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The Washington times., 1907-03-03

vile, Otsego county, y. Y. where he
expects 70 engage In the poultry busi-
ness extensively Mr.. TarbOX is a vet
eran OF the civil war and has many
friends in the office who viii wish him
well in his new business.
Andrew PenDell, for many years en-
ployed IN the sewing room Of the bind
cry, has resigned and expects TO pass
the remainder Of his days on his fino
fruit farm in Pennsylvania
Mrs. Jane Minor. forelady OF the piece
sewing room in the bindery, who has
been i'll for several days. is able to re-
sumo her duties at the Office.
Mrs. Charles 4. StiIlings. wife OF the
Public Printer, accompanied by party
Of friends who have been visiting in the
city for the past week. vas conducted
through the Office one day during the
week.
Richard NJ. Calhoun. Lieutenant OF the
watch, new building. was called TO his
home in Hartford. Conn, by a message
announcing the death of his brother.
which occurred on Monday.
Lieutenant Daniel a. Babcock,' of the
watch force. who met with a severe ac-
cident several weeks ago. resulting IN
concussion Of the brain. is rapidly re-
covering.
Harvey ]. Southwick. assistant fore
man Of the fifth division. has returned
to the Office after an illness of about
one month.
At a recent meeting the Knights of
Momus Club reelected w Z. Burch-
field president The remaining officers
for the ensuing year are F. n. White
head. vice president; Frank d. Smith,
secretary, and A. l. Huss, treasurer.
Miss Julia NJ. Burke, of the fifth di-
vision. who has been mentioned as a
candidate for delegate to the Hot
Springs convention Of the International
Typographical Union. has declared her
self out Of the race.
William T. Sherrard. formerly of the
fourth division, who is among the re-
cent rosigning prints" is said to be
doing well with weekly newspaper in
Georgia
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Watson McMorris
Weds In Baltimore

Cards have been received announcing
the marriage at Baltimore, February 10,
OF Watson Longan McMorris. formerly
Of the Government Printing Office. who
resigned short time ago 10 accept a
position as stenOgrapber and typewriter
in the POstOfhCe Department. The
bride was Miss Irene Schuyler Hawkins.
After March I Mr. and Mrs. McMorris
viii be at home al 902 Maryland avenue
northeast
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Captain Meyers Invited
To Visit Friend In Cuba

Capt. William z. Meyers. chief clerk
IN the Office OF the Commissioners Of
the District OF Columbia, has just re-
ceive ed an invitation u visit his friend.
Judge Otto Schoenrick, from san J,Ian,
Porto Rico, who is t6 mDCrarily chair
man OF the judiciary CoTlmittee Of the
Commission. appointed ~ the President
to revise the laws of cuba, and VINO re-
sides at the Palace in Havana, cuba
Captain Meyers is anxious 10 make the
tourney
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Joseph Mehan Dies
After Operation

Joseph Mehan, an old and well-known
employe Of the document division OF the
bindery. died at Sibley Hospital on
Sunday following an operation for
peritonitis. Mr.. Mehan was from Gin
cinnati, and had been employed in the
bindery about eighteen years. He is
survived by two sons. He was buried in
Mt. Olivet cemetery on Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Volume of Poems
By Mrs. j. M. Long

Among the pleasing books of poe-ns
that have been published during 1907 is
Songs Of a Hone" written by IGa
Carroll Long, wife of DR.. J. NJ. Long.
Of the division OF appointments of this
commission 1t first appeared a num-
Der of years ago, when 'Dr. Long was
acting as pastor of a Baptist church in
Maine The present edition of loo
copies Is published by Helen A. Caster
line, Of Dansville. n. Y. a member Of
the Kings Daughters organization.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Herman Jacobson's Death
Loss to Department

Prof. Herman jacobson. of the division
of foreign mails. whose death occurred
a few days ago at his home in this
city after a brief illness, in the sixty
ninth year Of his age, removes from the
department one of the most efficient en-
ployes or the rolls. Born in Koenigs-
felt. Germany, he came to this country
about sixty years ago. He possessed a
splendid education and was employed
as a translator IN his division.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Temporary Employe
Does the Unexpected

It Is not often that a temporary en-
ploye resigns, 50, when John II. Wheeler.
for several months compositor in the
Job division. applied for a resignation
blank the other day the boys in his
immediate vicinity Strengthened up on
their stools TO take notice. Mr. Wheeler
has secured a position in the printing
business in New York. and left for that
place last week.
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specifications printed ar the office The
number Is constantly on the increase,
the present issue breaking all records.
The issue OF March y will contain S64
patent specifications, No. SAC. .440 TO No.
S47. .303. inclusive. The issue O. February
L was the next largest, containing al
patents. The increase in the current
issue represents several hundred gal
leys Of type. all of which is handled by
the fifth division
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Cooper-Hewitt Light
Recently introduced

The weird greenish-blue light observed
on several floors OF the printery by peo-
pie passing the place after nightfall is
among the new wrinkles introduced.
and If proved satisfactory will proba-
bly, be Installed in the remaining sec
tions. The iiluminant, the great ad-
vantage Of which is its shadowless fea-
ture, is a vacuum bar light of the
Cooper-Hewitt variety. often seen IN
show windows OF the stores.
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ONLY THING TO HOPE FOR.

The passenger train has made a great
recor dthis week 1t started in sunday
by being four hours late and has kent
up the lick every day since. Tie little
teapOts the road uses in the place OF
engines can't keep Up steam during
cold weather. They run a mile or two
and then rest up for an hour. IN a few
days the train viii get the full twenty
four hours behind and II may drop in
somewhere near on time for a day
That's ths only thing to hope for.-Os-
borne, kans.s Farmer
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Colonel Knifin Burned
In Turkish Bath

Col. G. c. Kninin. CHEF OF the rec
ord division, is detained at home nurs-
ing a very sore ankle, due TO a severe
burn received at a Turkish bath. Dur
ing his absence Captain Robinson, as
sistant chief OF division, IS acting chief
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Francis Nye an Expert
At Chess and Whist

oflce, who won the championship OF the
District last year as the best duplicate
whist player, is also an expert cness
player. He is now engaged in game
contest for this years championship
The games so far played by Mr.. Nye
and his partner place them sixteen
points ahead OF all contestants.
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Notes and Personals.

William F. Ashford. acting assistant
foreman of the job division, was last
week summoned 10 Iowa by the unex-
pected death of his mother. During Mr..
Ashford's absence the assis-lnt fore
mans desk is presided over by Willis G.
Brown, a proofreader
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Inspect Steamers
Three Times a Year

Secretary Straus has caused 70 be is
sued circular letter instructing super
vising and local inspectors 10 begin at
once reinspect the various steamers
within their respective districts. with
particular reference 10 steamers carry
ing -..tse numbers Of people. such as ex-
cur son boats and ferryboats Here
aft'r this class Of boats is 70 be in
spected three times year. no inspector
20 inaPect the same boat twice in sue
cGssiol-
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Notes and Personals.

CHARLES A. Trotter. of the division of
salaries and allowances, who has his
headquarters in Atlanta, Ga, left We'd
nesday for St Augustine Fla, where
his family is located, where he will
spend a few days previous to returning
20 his post OF duty.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
@PostOffice@
TONS OF ACCOUNTS
MOVED TO STORAGE
Thirty Thousand Pounds Taken
From the Post
office

About fifteen tons Of more or less anti
quated and obsolete postal accounts
were moved on Thursday from the office
OF the auditor for the Postoffice Depart
ment to storage quarters in the Union
building. on G. street. The papers were
packed IN two bushel canvas bags and
required a large force OF men to handle
them
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

DR.. Albert Clarke Patterson, statis-
tician of the Health Department, who,
with his wife was a victim Of street
car accident the latter psrt OF Janu-
airy, IS reported as cOnvalescing. He
sustained fractures Of both wrists and
internal injuries. His wrists are still
in plaster casts. Mrs Patterson suf-
fered from a slight fracture of the
skull. She is improving nicely. W. O..
Roome jr one of the most popular
employees of the Health Department.
Is filling DR.. PattersOnS position for
the present
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Captain Wilder Elected
Director of Home

Capt. c. s Wilder. Of the western
division. who is a past commander Of
Kit Carson Post. No. 2 G. A. r.. has
been elected by that post as its repre-
sentative upon the board Of managers
OF the Temperance Home for ex-Sol-
dlers and Sailors, located AT lO6 Third
street northwest.
He will assume his new duties at
once
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Notes and Personals

Capt. William F. Meyers. assistant
clerk Of the Board Of Commissioners.
and chief clerk OF the Executive Of
fee, after an illness Of a few days. re-
turned to his duties last week He
had ar attack Of the grip.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Thomas c. Solen, who resigned several
months ago for the purpose of engaging
in business in this city, 4taS given up
commercial pursuits and returned to the
Government fold. He was recently To-
instated in his old position with Chief
Engineer Collins force.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

W. A Moore. Of the Southern division,
has been elected as alternate represen-
tative 10 the National Encampment Of
the G. A. r.. TO be held at Saratoga,
y. y, the last Of next August.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

James r. Young, superintendent OF the
division of dead letters. was confined TO
his home last week, suffering from
severe cold
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
CAN YOU BEAT THIS7

IN Hull there is a street called Land
Of Green Ginger and in Leicester an
other called Holy Bones. These are said
10 be the queerest street names IN the
world.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

James p Greeley. a clerk in the War
Department in $1,000 grade. has been
transferred 20 the Bureau Of Imnigra-
tiOn and Naturalization
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

II. c. Lemon, Of the asserting division,
office of the sixth auditor, has given up
his residence at Hyattsville. Nd, and
moved into the city. taking a house at
729 Thirteenth street northeast.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Personal Gossip
Around the Bureau

Thomas E B. Pope has been made
special disbursing agent in the Bureau
OF Fisheries
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

John Maddox. of the mOney order
branch Of the division of dead letters.
IS i'll at his home in Rockville. Md.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

l. H Fisher, secretary of the fourth
civil service district, with headquarters
in the Commissions building, was in
Norfolk, Va, Wednesday, holding an
examination.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

DR.. 7. =. Chapman. of the division
OF appointments, was called suddenly to
the bedside of his father, who is very
III, at his home in Farmerville. Tex DR..
Chapman left on Sunday last
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

L. NJ. Phelps. Of the asserting division,
office Of the sixth auditor, has been
transferred to position in the inspect
lnS division.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

c. W. Fitzgerald has resigned the
position Of watch officer in the Coast
and Geodetic Survey in order to take a
position in the Agriculture Department.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Vernon z. Torney has resigned as
plate printers helper in the Coast and
Geodetic Survey in order to take a SINH
lar position in the Treasury Department.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Notes and Personals

Miss Violet Foster. Of the application
division, has been absent since Feb
ruary 20 from her desk.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Willis @. Brown, a prOofreader, Is an
inventor, having recently secured patent
rights on a collar button that promises
to relegate cuss words 20 the back
woods
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Miss Yer Planck. Of the certificate di-
vision, who has been seriously iu for
several weeks. IS much better and able
70 be NJ the Office
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

B. +. Chase. Of the Western division,
is having tuSsle with neuralgia Of the
head and face. He does not appear 20
enjoy II very much.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

John F Little, OF the Bureau Of the
census, has been changed from special
agent 10 a clerk in the bureau at 81. 900
per annum-
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

DR.. John A. Holmes. assistant super
intendent Of the division OF salaries
and allowances. returned from Brook
lyn the first part OF the week. where
he was called on official business
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

r. y. Childs. OF the application dIvi-
sion, was confined to his home Monday
by illness.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Roy Paddock, Of the division Of print
ing, has been detained at his home for
the past week on account of illness.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Grace D. Hayes, Of the Western d.
vision, who made a flying trip 10 Mon
mouth. H.. 10 attend the marriage OF
her sister. has returned
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

J. Speed Smith. jr., OF the Southern d.
vision. contemplates leaving the Gov
eTnment service 70 engage in private
business. He will leave for his new
home. Seattle, Wash, next week.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Clarence c. Weidemann, leave clerk
IN the division of appointments, was
forced to relinquish his work on Friday
By reason Of Illness and go home.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Harry Tansill. of the division of sal
aries and allowances, is away for a
weeks leave.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Charles T. Gran, or the division OF
printing. is again at his desk. after a
pleasant visit 10 relatives in Leba-
non, Pa
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Notes and Personals.

Benjamin s. Sisson and John II. Wood.
OF the board OF review. are absent on
account Of sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Patent Specifications
Plenty This Year

The great growth OF the patent busi-
ness is shown in the number of pttent
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

4. c. Howard. Of the certificate dI-
vision, Is detained at home sick.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

rooms by prOtracted illness. His con-
dlton does not seem TO improve and
his friends are deeply concerned.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Miss Mary Wesner of the application
division, was away from her division
on Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

". Y. Levy, clerk in the Bureau OF
immigration and Naturalization. has re-
Gently returned from a pleasant visit
TO his family. who are located in Hack
ensaCk, N J.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Engineer Collins force.
Andrew McGarraghy. foreman Of the
document alley of the fifth division, has
been confined to his home by Illness for
several days. James C. Roberts is filing
the position in his absence.
Inspector Van valkenberg. of the Mer-
genthaler factory, visited the machine
divisions last week and greeted many
friends. He left later in the week to do
the Southern circuit.
John J. Noonan, blank finisher in the
bindery. had as a guest last week Louis
Grose. of Troy, n. Y, nephew of Mrs.
Noonan.
Thomas J. Travis Of the job room, is
learning the montoype keyboard
Charles w. Moore, of the bindery.
was taken suddenly i'll while at work
in the Office on Monday. and was taken
to his home.
Joseph P. Day. of the bindery. is on
vacation for fifteen days. He will visit
relatives and friends in New York city
before returning.
The piece sewers in the bindery in
alternate shifts are being furloughed
three days at the time. The gold
workers are being furloughed in two-day
shifts
F. A. Tarbox, Of the watch force, has
resigned his position and with his WIFE
has left for his old home at Portland
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Miss T. z. CrandaH has again been
compelled to remain at her home with a
serious attack OF grippe.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

eral we ks on account Of sickness, is
again at his desk in the Office.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Howard S. McCandlish. Of tho. board
OF review, has returned 70 duty from
a vacation spent on the farm in Vir-
ginia-
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

J. 5. Hursey, connected with the
Water Register Office. is on DUTY. re-
ported i'll with the grip
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Charles Fernald. Of the Engineering
Department, after an Illness of more
than a month. returned 10 his duties
last week. He was given a royal wei
come on his return
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

G. G. Thomson. the affable and ef-
1cient assistant chief clerk of the de-
partment, is again at his desk after a
trip to New York, Boston, Hartford. and
other New England points. where he
was engaged on business matters.
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John R Garrison. auditor. is reported
dangerously i'll at his home. 1887 r street
northwest His trouble is physical
breakdown, grip. pneumonia, and COM
plicatiOns. Mr.. Garrison has been un-
well for two weeks
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Miss Mabel Hurst has been added to
the force Of clerks in the asserting di-
vision, office of the sixth auditor, under
temporary appointment.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

+. F. Warner. Of the Water Depart-
ment, has been absent from his Office
for some time by reason of illness.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Ernest Farmer. of the asserting oil
vision. Office Of the sixth auditor. wss
detained at home Thursday on account
Of the illness of his wife.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

II. p. Holden. of the Western division,
Is still on the sick list
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

H C. Addison. OF the sewer Service
Department. is stin con- ined TO his
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

J. T. Allison, o. the Eastern division.
was taken seriously III at the Office last
Wednesday and is confined to his home.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Serg. James T. Robey. the veteran
police officer in charge of the entrancs
10 the District Building was forced
to give up bis work during the week,
and has been confined to his bed His
advanced age makes his illness most
serious.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Charles Laucks, Of the Eastern dIvi-
sion. has returned 10 mis- desk after a
severe attack OF grip.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

r. c. Uppermann. police officer as
signed 20 the Tax Office. after an H.
ness OF two weeks. has returned to his
duties. In his absence Private h p
Stout of No. Police precinct. has been
filing Onicer Uppermann's position Of
hcsr Stout Is now filling Sergeant Ro-
beys place
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

James NJ Kearney. Of the Army divis-
ion. has been taken 70 a hospital. His
illness appears TO be some form OF liver
trouble.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

George T. Woodbury., Of the Eastern
division. IS still confined to his bed. seri-
ously Ill
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Mr.. Garesche. Of the certificate d.
vision. who was detained at home sew
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Arthur H. Backmann, of the stenog-
raphers' room of .he division of an
points, returned to his division Thurs
day, after an absence of several DAYS.
because OF the illness of his wife and
son, Hollis.
The papers Of the examination held
for clerk-examirers have been rated.
and the division of appointments has
been very busy during a part of the
past week indexing the names of the
successful applicants ready for certifi-
cation.
Frank o. Everett. Of the division of
appointments, has been absent since
Monday noon because of illness.
William H. Cheesman. of the division
Of appointments, was absent several
days of the past week, being confined
10 his home by illness.
J. L. Milisaps. of the examining divi-
sion. is the proud father of a baby girl,
Marg aret Elise. born February 19
A. T. Gallagher, Of the examining
division. returned to the commission
Tuesday after a visit Of several days
with his parents In Allentown, Pa. and
in New YORK city
C. H RAIDER. Of the division OF an
pointnents, moved his household effects
from northeast Washington to his new
ly-huIlt home in Mt Rainier. the past
week.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Miss Clara J. Graham. formerly of the
international Library Bureau, of this
city, has been given temporary employ
ment as a stenOgrapher in the office of
the chief clerk of the department
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Dr- J. Edward Nelson. formerly Of the
Eastern division, who was stricken with
paralysis about a year ago. is yet con-
fined TO his bed by that trouble. His
left arm and leg are very much af-
fected and IL IS doubtful If he ever re-
covers the use Of his limbs.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Samuel Pollock, formerly Of the record
division. who had been absent for some
months. with q dropsicaI trouble. died
last Thursday morning. He leaves
wife and three children.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Mr. Acheson. Of the certificate divi,
ion. has received promotion 70 81 200 pc
aunum.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

COL. EDWIN H. HoLBRoOK,
Junior Vice Department Commander Of
the G. A. R.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Miss Helen Brown. clerk in the divis-
ion of salaries and allowances, has re-
turned from pleasant visit TO her home
In New York State
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Mrs. Jane Minor. forelady OF the piece
sewing room in the bindery, who has
been i'll for several days, is able to re-
sumo her duties at the Office.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Andrew PenDell, for many years en-
ployed IN the sewing room of the bind
cry, has resigned and expects TO pass
the remainder Of his days on his fino
fruit farm in Pennsylvania
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

Details TO the new law work continue
70 be made nearly one-haf Of the force
Of the bureau being now upon that
work
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

hrleS anu allowances IS away LOT
weeks leave.
DR.. John A. Holmes. assistant super
intendent Of the division OF salaries
and allowances. returned from Brook
lyn the first part of the week. where
he was called on official business.
Ernest Farmer. of the asserting oi-
vision. Office Of the sixth auditor wss
detained at home Thursday on account
Of the illness Of his wife.
Miss Mabel Hurst has been added to
the force Of clerks in the asserting di-
vision, office of the sixth auditor, under
temporary appointment.
G. G. Thomson. the affable and ef-
hcient assistant chief clerk of the de-
partment, is again at his desk after a
trip to New York, Boston, Hartford, and
other New England points. where he
was engaged on business matters.
Miss Clara j. Graham. formerly of the
International Library Bureau, of this
city. has been given temporary employ
ment as stenographer in the office of
the chief clerk of the department
MISS A1tAtA DAOWu. Nitlh III lllt ulNlS-
ion of salaries and allowances, has re-
turned from a pleasant visit 10 her home
In New York State
J. T. Gould. an assistant superinten-
dent Of the division of salaries and al
lowances. with headquarters in the
West, was at the department last week
after a long absence
x. G. Burken, OF the division of postof-
fec inspectors. is taking three weeks
leave resting and recuperatng.
q A. J. Delevingne, clerk in the division
of postoce inspectors who has been i'll
at his home in this city for the past
three weeks, is reported 20 be rapidly
convalescing, and is expected to be able
10 resume his work in n few days.
William B. Covell, Of the supply di-
vision. who has been in at his home in
Baltimore for several weeks is report
I'd TO be recovering slowly.
z. T Cheatham. clerk ia the divis-
lon OF postoffice inspectors. was taken
~ on Thursday.
George Wood. assistant superintendent
Of the division of salaries and allow
hnces has returned 20 the city after an
absence OF several days on business
trip.