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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
FRUITS OF RECLAMATION SER,
VICE.

Figures are now available covering the
work of reclamation carried on from
the organization of that service qursu-
ant TO the act Of Congress in 1902 10 the
first of this year. AS a result OF the
operations, which are conducted under
authority of the Geological Survey,
eight new towns have been established,
10 miles Of branch railroads have been
constructed, and 10000 people have taken
up their residence in the desert. To
pave the wav for these homeseekers the
Government had dug 1.26 miles Of
canals-nearly the distance from Wash
ington 10 Omaha Some OF these canals
carry whole rivers. like the Truckee
river, in Nevada, and the North Platte
river, in Wyoming. Forty-seven tunnels
with an aggregate length OF nine and
one-half miles have beer excavated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Notes and Personals.

Daniel E. Garages. private secretary to
Engineer Commissioner Morrow vas
absent from his office on Friday sum-
intending the transfer of his household
eHects from his lie Droit Park home to
W washington Grove, on the METROPOLITAN
branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. where he has leased cottage for
me summer, Mr. Garges will now be-
come an. enthusiastic suburbanite with
tiie lad for raising garden truck. con-
Quoting a small poultry farm, and run
ming dairy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

He was but twenty-Seven years Of age
at mis- death, and was popular in the
printery, which he lefS q year ago 20
accept a clerical position with the
Isthmian Canal Commission at Panama.
III health on the Zore forced his re-
turn TO Washington, where he was en-
ployed as clerk in the Pension Bureau.
Death was due 20 heart disease
He was the eldest child of Mary
Manly and the late Ed G. Haywood. CT
North Carolina The funeral was held
from Wright-s undertaking establish
ment on Tuesday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
MAKING GOOD AUTO DAMAGE.

My brother bought an automobile
here last week" said an angry man to a
Detroit salesman. who stepped forward
to greet him, and he says you told
him If anything broke you would supply
a new part"
Certainly" said the clerk What
does he want?''
He wants two deItoid muscles, a
couple OF kneepans. one elbow, about
half yard of cuticle. and a left ear
SAID the man, and he wants them right
away. too. Judges Library.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Changes in BindeTy Divisions
Bring Up Two New FOremen

Important changes in the directing
force Of the bindery divisions were an
nounced last week. Thomas y. Penicks,
who IS a veteran employee Of the Office,
was transferred from the fOremanshi3
OF the document division 10 the audit
division, as was William G. COnnor.
foreman OF the finishing room, or what
IS best known in the Office as the Miller
place" Penicks and Connor, in con-
junction with Archibald iSdmonston,
viii compose a board Of review on book
binding. and will inspect the various
materials that ars purchased for the
use of the blndery. Charles L. Kialpas
and Julian c. Meier were promoted TO
the foremanships thus vacated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
" Commerce and Labor.

an examination for admission to tho
bar.
Ali Of these players will be on hand
Tor the game Tuesday between Com
-merce and Labor and Treasury. and
Manager Anderson expects his boys TO
give better account Of themselves than
in the three gaWcs already played
Except Kinney, the boys have not yet
hit their accustomed batting pace. out
are expected to get their eyes on The
ball from now on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Little Daily Paper Published
By Fourth Division Employees

La Tripe is the name of daily pub
hcation OF small dimensions, but inter
esting contents. that is now published
and circulated by the employees of the
fourth division daily chronicle of
things interesting and of a personal
nature is afforded by the paper, which
IS under the direction of E II. Redheld
and w J.. Kirby. Photographers and
cartoonists.
The paper is DrOfusely illustrated
some OF the cartoons being works of
real merit. Employees of a number Of
divisions are considering the feasibility
OF starting similar dailies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Women Recording Clerks Better,
Do Larger Amount of Work

In the recording division of the office
of the auditor, eight female clerks have
demonstrated that they can do the
hardest kind of bookkeeping The di-
vision has sixty-two recording desks,
which. until comparatively recent time.
were considered TOO hard for any but
male clerks 20 handle. At the present
time eight Of these positions are held
by women. and il is claimed that the
average amount of work they do has
been higher than that performed by the
male clerks FOR many months past.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Death of Edward Graham Haywood
Removes Young Man of Promis,

The sudden death Of Edward Graham
Haywood on Monday came as a distinct
shock TO his many friends in the Gov
eminent Printing Office. and much re-
gret was expressed over his sudden de-
mise.
Coming from North Carolina with his
parents some ten years ago. he secured
employment IN The job division as a
messenger. under r. E. HASTE. then
foreman OF that division, and while Vet
boy gave promise OF making good In
the various responsible positions in
which he Was placed from time to time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Govf.RnutingOHioe
MEMORIAL SERVICE
BY THE GLEE CLUB
Clock Turned Back Twenty
Minutes to Give Time
Enough.

The annual Memorial Day exercises,
begun three years ago in a modest way
under the auspices Of the Government
Printing ONCE Glee Club, were held
this year on a pretentioUs scale.
Heretofore forced to use the hall and
stairways of the Office. too small 10
accommodate the vast throng, the club
was fortunate this year to have the
use of a large room temporarily vacated
by machinery and material. With the
national colors and flowers Of many
hues, the surroundings were given a
pleasing and patriotic appearance. In
order that the services might be proper
" completed the officials followed the
example of Congress in the closing
hours. and turned the clock back for
twenty minutes.
The Government Printing Office Glee
Club, under the management of Benz
amin A. Lineback. director, who has
worked hard to build up the musical
and patriotic entertainments. is COM
posed of the following:
Charles r. Tompkins.
John HandibOc.
William A. Smith.
James Montgomery.
Charles w BridewelL
Thomas Rooney
Frank Morrison.
j. NJ Patterson.
w H. Richardson.
j. n. Klapp.
John r. PGrVis.
John T. O'HaTa.
George T. Chattaway.
Harry J. Reddeld.
Fred l.. Powers.
Cyrus Cook.
]. L. Jackson.
The club was ably assisted by Miss
May McNichael. Mrs. Charles B
Bayly. and Miss Jessie Young, accom-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Notes and Personals.

William L. Soleau. DIT. George "
Leadley. and DR.. George c. Havenher,
the business committee of the depart
ment who have been in the East for
the last two weeks making an inspec-
ton Of the Offices Of various shipping
commissioners, are. expected 10 return
10 Washington in day or two.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
LoNDoWs TUPENNY TUBES.

In all, London has six underground
electric railways completed, and five
more are under construction and pro-
lecteo: and Of the COO. 100 persons
carried annually on all her RAILWAYS
2SS.OOO.0 600 are accommodated by these
tunnel lines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Third Assistant P. NJ. G. Lawshe
Has Flying Trip to Roanoke

Third Assistant Postmaster General
Lawshe made a flying trip TO Roanoke,
Va. last week, leaving Washington on
Wednesday and returning Thursday, for
the purpose Of accompanying home his
the Hollins Institute, near Roanoke.
Miss Lawshe will remain with her
parents until the opening Of the next
session Of the school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Michael Dunn. one of the bookbinders
recently dropped from the rolls. has re-
turned from New York. where he took
the BODY or his son, who died at Gar
neld Hospital from Bright's disease Mr..
Dunn Is shipping his household effects
10 New York, and will leave. with his
daughter, in few days, TO make that
city his future home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Printer Plans His Own House
And Will Supervise Building Himself

George n. Sehorn, of the first division.
Is not only a good printer but possesses
much practical business sense. He is
preparing TO erect an eight-rooua resi-
dence at West Riverdale Nd. for which
he drew the plans. He will buy all the
material and supervise the building. He
estimates that a saving of more than
$1,000 will be made by acting as his
own architect and builder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

ionial Beach, fishing. Captain Bright
was sheriff at Leadville, Col. when
things were more lively than now, and
frequently describes many close calls
he had at the hands Of the dad men"
OF the mining country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Notes and Personals.

The executive committee of the League
of Republican state Clubs OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia was entertained on
Decoration Day afternoon by William c.
Conner at his residence. "KarIsheim,'
at Winthrop Heights. Mr. Conner
proved himself to be an admirable host,
all present reporting very enjoyable
time Mr. Conno- is president of the
New York state Club, and has also
served several terms as president of the
league. He is a member Of the new
board OF review on bOokbinding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Noble Newport Potts, Chairman
Of Accountant Membership COMMITTEES

President Webster. OF the Association
Of American Government Accountants,
has announced the names OF the new
committee on membership, Of which
Noble Newport Potts. OF the division
OF disbursements is chairman. as fol-
lows
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Newell Ball. OF the Street Cleaning
Department is spending ten days Of his
annual leave at his ancestral home. Ia
Bridgeville. Del. where he is a promi-
nent figure politically, socially. and
financially. being interested in several
large business enterprises Of that city.
In his absence his desk is being pre-
sided over by George W. Mercer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Association of PostmasteTs
Meets Here October "a

The annual meeting of the National
Association of POstmasters is to be
held in washington this year. from DC
tober p TO "a, inclusive. Great interest
centers in the meeting, and plans are
already being formed, for the reception
OF the delegates. Leave of absence for
a period not to exceed fifteen days has
been granted pOstmasters in order that
they may attend the convention
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

l. s Johnston. OF the executive Office,
Is on on a brief furlough. which he viii
spend on the Potomac fishing and boat
ing. He has a party Of congeniaI friends
with him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
gEz1DP Post Office


each day in order to catch up with the
great amount OF work on hand. The
officials say that great inroads are be-
ing made on the accumulation. and that
IL Will only be a matter of n short
time before the regular hours can be
restored.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Fred w FoIlett, of the 'Y' of the
first division, is taking the remainder
of his annual leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Maurice Rouselle, of the first division.
was in New York city the latter part
of the week to bid his mother good-by
as she sailed for Europe on Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

NJ 3. Hundley. of tlfG document
division, has been on leave for several
days. Mr.. Hundley has been with the
division since it was established in
1895, his knowledge OF Government pub
LEGATIONS and the workings of the docu-
ment division being extensive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

A L. Wood, for many years in charge
OF the pamphlet bindery, has been given
charge of the ruling machines in the
bindery, the transfer carrying with il
a considerable reduction IN salary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Miss NJ. E. Donaldson, of the assert
ing division. VIII leave Tuesday for ff-
teen days leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Miss Mary Daugherty. Of the assert
ing division, is taking a portion of her
annual leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

George L. Wood. assistant superin-
tendent Of the division of salaries and
allowances. is still confined to his home'
in this city. where he has been for the
last three weeks suffering with a bad
attack OF rheumatism.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Miss Pauline Chapman. OF the assort-
ing division, is on leave for the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

by a message announcing the serious
illness Of his mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
Notes and Personals.

The clerks in the inspecting division
are still working one hour overtime
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Robert Stack, until recently employee
in the bindery, has gone to New
Rochelle. N. Y, where he he's secured
a good position.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Charles White. of the Assessors Office.
Is actively engaged in organizing an
amateur opera company for the fall and
winter season, TO sing a repertoire OF
half dozen or more of the popular
operas. These operas will be sung for
charities The singers will be drawn
from number Of the best church choirs
of the city. Several rehearsals have
already been held Mr.. White will be
the business manager Of the enterprise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

ment who have been in the East for
the last two weeks making an inspec-
lion OF the Offices Of various shipping
commissioners, are expected TO return
to Washington in day or two.
George NJ. Bowers. commissioner Of
the Bureau Of Fisheries. spent the lat
ter part OF the week with his family at
Martinsburg, W va.
10 Walter r. White, clerk IN the office
Of the chief clerk Of the department,
returned 70 his desk last week after
having been on detail IN connection with
the exhibit Of the Bureau Of Fisheries
AT the jamestown Exposition for the
last tive or three months. George c.
Ferrow. of the division Of supplies, has
been detailed to succeed Mr.. White at
the exposition.
c. II. Dewey. of the division Of dis
hursements, has passed the final exani-
nations in medicine at George Washing
ton University
a. c. Chatfeld. captain OF the watch,
is again at his post OF duty, after
vacation of a week.
John L. Hargrove. who has held po-
sition as special agent at S1.40 per an
mum under the Bureau Of Labor, has re-
signed
Howard w Clark. scientific assistant
in the Bureau OF Fisheries, has been
promoted from s72o TO 500 per annum-
Thomas E 3. Pope. scientific assistant
has been promoted from $500 to S1.2s9 per
annum.
Thomas D. Anderson and Cortland E.
Overaker. legal residents OF Texas. have
been given positions IN the immigration
Service as Chinese inspectors at S1,20o
per annum.
Mrs. Louise z Kemp. OF the District
OF Columbia. has been appointed to
position under the oniee Of the seere-
tary.
William II. Gilmore. OF Texas, mas
been appointed TO the position OF immi-
grant Inspector at $3.50 per annum IN
der the immigration Service
William S. Rule. Of Kentucky. has
been appointed a clerk at 500 per an
Rule has been az Fl Paso. Tex, and
comes by way OF the recruiting station
at that point
The Coast and Geooetic Survey an
nounces the following promotions; Fred
erick T. LawtOn. aid, promoted from
81 IG0 10 $500 per annum: Raymond s.
Patton. cid. from S9Qc 10 S1.l00 per an
mum; Samuel II. Schapiro. aid from
TO I - Too
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Joseph A. Arnold, assistant chief of
the division of publication, Department
Of Agriculture, who has been mentioned
as the probable selection for the new
position of Deputy Public Printer, was a
guest Of honor at the Memorial Day ex-
erclses on wednesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

department for saving property and lives
during Chief Belts administration has
been equal TO its best achievements in
the past No member OF the department
has been killed or seriously injured II
is a cardinal principle and motto Of the
chief to order no member of the service
TO perform "A dangerous duty that he
himself would not perform. and that no
amount OF property is the equivalent Of
human hfe- July l next Chief Belt
will have been with the department. as
assistant chief and chief. for twenty
four years.
Maj. Richard Sylvester. Superintend-
ent of the Metropolitan Police Force.
stands ace-high with his official chief,
Commissioner West, Notwithstanding the
knocks he receives for alleged sins of
omission and cOmmissiOn-particula
in matters like the Mulhall-Mathews
verdict IF the Police Trial Board, o--cr
which he has no control. Commissioner
West places the most implicit conhdencS
in the major, and his executive ability
to do things and run the Police Depart
ment in the best interests OF public
safety
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02
There is also a Reason

There is also Reason
WHY there are Parasites who attach
themselves TO the Healthy Body Of Cascar-
cts success-Imitators Counterfeiters, Sub
sttutors.
They are Trade Thieves who would rob
Cascarets of the Good Win" of the people.
and sneak unearned profits, earned and
paid for by Cascarets.
A Dishonest Pu-p27e means a Dishones,
Product and Disregard Of the Purchasers
Health or Welfare.
Beware Of the Slick Salesman and his
ancient "Just as Good" story tina, common
sense refutes.
Cascarets are made only by the Sterling
Kennedy Company, and put up in metal box
with the iong-taIled C" on the cover.
They are never sold in bulk.
Every tablet marked "ccC."
Be sure you get the genuine. aa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

George NJ. Bowers. commissioner Of
the Bureau of Fisheries. spent the lat
ter part OF the week with his family at
Martinsburg, W. Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

The Coast and Geo6etic Survey an
nounces the following promotions. Fred
erick T. LawtOn, aid, promoted from
81 I00 10 $500 per annum: Raymond s.
Patton. cid. from S90c TO 81 100 per an
mum: Samuel H. Schapiro aid. from
$40 TO $500 per annum- Larry ;. Jack
son. of Indiana. and Arthur R Fletcher
OF California have been appointed aids
a $40 per anuum
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

time before the regular hours can be
restored.
Assistant Superintendent George F.
Stone. of the railway mail. service. has
been away from the department for sew
eral days making a tour of inspection
in the Middle West.
G. G. Thompson, assistant chief clerk
of the department, left Friday after
noon for n business trip to New York
city and points in New England.
e. T. Bushnell, assistant superintend-
ent Of the division of salaries and al
iowances, and DR.. Charles p. Grand
field. chief clerk in the bureau Of the
First Assistant Postmaster General, left
Wednesday afternoon for Schenectady
and other points in New York State on
cffic1al business. They will return the
first Of the week.
Miss f. X Eckert. Of the office Of the
chief clerk OF the department, has re-
turned 20 her desk after leave of alb
sence, having made a trip to the James
town Exposition in company with her
sister. who has been here on a visit
from Chicago.
Silas c. Herring. the star first base
man Of the departments baseball team,
has been given q position in the depart
II.Snt, and is now deeply engrossed in
dealing out stationery In the stationery
department under the Office Of the chief
clerk
Miss Gertrude Rosenthal, of the rural
delivery division. bureau Of the Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General, left
Wednesday for her home, at Logans-
port, Ind, where she will spend two
weeks OF her annual leave with rela-
tives and friends.
John Baptist Burg, clerk in the mail
equipment division. bureau of the Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General. is
enjoying a sixty-day trip in Europe
He IS accompanied by his wife. who will
seek special treatment for her eyesight.
3. Leslie Vipond, clerk in the rural
delivery division, bureau of the Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General. has given
up his position IN the department in or
der to accept a transfer 10 the Govern
ment Printing once. where he will have
clerical position in The Office of Elnan-
clal Secretary Russell .. Beene.
Miss Catherine T. Manning, OF the
division of salaries and allowances, is in
Brooklyn. n. Y, for visit of two weeks
to friends.
Miss c. c TalIey, Of the asserting dl-
vision, is on leave for a week
Miss Kate Volmer. of the asserting
division. is at home Ill with the cry
sipelas.
Miss c. NJ. Edwards. Of the asserting
division, has been at home III for the
last week.
Capt w. A. MacNulty, chief Of section
A OF the Office of the chief pOstoffice
inspector, is spending a few DAYS at
Old Point, Va, and vicinity Captain
MacNulty has an interest in hotel at
III & l..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Commissioner West devoted most Of
Memorial Day to revising an article that
will appear in an early number of thu
Forum Late in the afternoon he went
10 the Columbia Golf Club links and
spent couple of hours playing golf
Engineer Commissioner Morrow spent
the entire day on the Columbia golf
links and enjoyed himself IN royal style.
Commissioner Macfa-land spent the day
at home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

w. S. Mexican, formerly employed in
the composing divisions of the office. is
now manager for a printing company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Assistant Superintendent George r,
Stone. of the railway mail. service. has
been away from the department for sew
eral days making tour of inspection
in the Middle West.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Capt. w. A. MacNulty, chief Of section
A OF the Office Of the chief postoffice
inspector, is spending few DAYS at
Old Point, Va, and vicinity. Captain
MacNulty has an interest in a hotel at
Old Point and is looking forward 10 a
rushing business during the term of the
jamestown Exposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-02

Among the many lovers of vocal and
instrumental music in the District Gov
eminent Service none Is more enthu-
siastic than Louis c. Wilson, now as
sistant assessor He is possessed of a high
sense of appreciation of the classical in
music, being familiar with the best com
positions of ancient and modern COM
posers of this and other countries, his
favOrite compositions being among the
best OF the grand operas and all the
classics in church music. He is a lover
OF music as an art, but can not sing.
He plays the piano. While private sec
rotary TO Commissioner West he pur-
chased the best monograph that money
could buy and has from time to time
added 10 his collection Of records until
today he owns probably the largest and
most complete collection of records Of
the famous singers of the world ever col
Iected by an individual for his OWE
pleasure.