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The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Death of Richard D. Walker
Throws Gloom Over Bureau

It was with sadness that the many
friends in the bureau learned OF the
death Of Richard y. Walker at the
home Of his parents in this city on
Thursday, April IS. Mr. Walker had
been in poor health for several months,
being compelled on account Of illness
70 give UP his position in the bureau
about n year ago He was a plate prin-
ter and was employed I'm the printing
division. He was a son Of Richard A.
and Sophia r Walker Of this city.
Death was due to consumption. The
funeral was held from his residence.
111 p street northwest. on Saturday
afternoon last
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Superintendent Frederick Crocker
Is Married In New York

Frederick Croker, superintendent of
the cumming room, who treated his
many friends in the bureau 70 a pleas
ant surprise by going over to New York
city and getting married several days
ago, returned to the bureau on Monday
last. He was not only showered with
the customary congratulations. but the
ladies employed in his division pre-
sented him with fine cut glass water
set. Mr.. and Mrs. Crocker are at home
to their friends at 1211 X street north
west
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing
PLATE PRINTERS
NAME DELEGATES
Messrs. Murphy and Schrack
Go to Chicago
In July.

Jeremiah p. Murphy and Edward L.
Schrack. plate printers employed in the
bureau, will represent the local Plate
Printers Union as delegates 20 the con-
vention of the international Union,
which is TO be held in Chicago the lat
ter part of July. Mr.. Schrack has held
many positions Of trust in the local
union, having only recently retired from
the position of financial secretary after
a long service. The alternate delegates
selected are Frank J. AIcKenna and
James 2. McNally.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Foreman Theodore Hodes
Married to Miss Hattie Jewett.

Foreman Theodore IIodes, OF the fifth
division. and Miss Hattie NJ Jewett, who
for many years was employed in the
same division. but who recently resigned,
were married on Tuesday, the cereaony
being performed by the Rev. H. r. Nay
lor
Mr. Hodes is from Hudson, n. Y, and
Is htty-tnree years Of age. The bride
Is from Lynn, Mass. Mr.. Hodes and
Miss Jewett have been engaged for sew
eral years. and the wedding, while quiet,
was not surprise TO their friends.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
LAST OF THE CONVICT SHIPS.

Readers of The Convict Ship" will be
interested to know that until recently
one Of these craft was in existence. The
ship few years ago was moored and
exhibited in the Thames, between Black
friaIs and Westminster bridges. II had
taken to Australia in its time 137. 900
poor wTetches exiled from England for
various offenses. The vessel sank in
Sydney harbor, but was later raised
and sailed to England. 1t had seventy
two cells, a black hole and a chapel. The
ship began its voyages to Australia in
ITS7 and sailed eighty-One years, in
which time il carried to imprisonment
and exile 1852 men and 2O,SlS women
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Job Division on the Move,
Second Time Within Decade

For the second time within n decade
the job division is on the move on
Wednesday morning a force ~ work
men commenced operations against the
formidable walls forming the inclosure
of Foreman Nichael's office, and within
few days, when the removal Of the
printing paraphenalia viii begin in
earnest, II is expected that only the
partition gashes will remain where the
walls once stood. The costly enameled
and face brick are taken out with as
much care as possible, TO be used again
in other parts OF the building where
walls are in course Of erection. While
the work OF demolition is In progress
the Office force has secured temporary
quarters IN the main corridor Of the
seventh fOor-camping out, as one Of
clerks expressed il. 1t is not known
definitely what disposition will be made
of the space vacated, but IL is pre-
sumed that part of the bindery depart
ment will use 1t. At the western end
Of the seventh floor, c street side. the
office, room Of the foreman Of the foun-
dry, which was razed last week. will
probably serve as quarters for the ster-
eotype molderz, who are said to be bad
ly crowded in their present location.
The job division employees will probably
be forced to break the Sabbath in or
der to facilitate removal, as the division
is Just now crowded with work that
cannot be sidetracked while the removal
is going on. There are many tons of
live matter and many more of stand
ing pickup jobs. stacks OF chases. cabi-
nets, frames, racks, presses. ETC.. all
Of which must be placed in trim order
ready for the regular run of business,
so IL will be seen that the removal of
one of the large and Important divi-
sions of the big shop is a task Of some
magnitude The new location on the
second floor, G. street side, will be
shared, 1t is thought, by a number of
ruling machines from the bindery.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Win Hustle For Lexington
For Next Printers Convention.

f. c. Leaning, Of Lexington. KY,
many times president OF the Typograph-
ical Union in that city, and often dele
gate 10 the annual conventIon OF the
international Typographical Union, who
has many friends among the craft in
this city, Is 10 represent his union again
this year as delegate 10 the Hot Springs
convention. He viii present a strong
invitation 10 the convention on the part
Of the citizens Of his city 70 hold the
next convention there.
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land, is the guest OF his sister-in-law,
Mrs. z. F. Andrews.
Mr. and Mrs. Allied Uhler left Thurs
day for jamestown. Lewis Machen also
attended the opening
Mrs. A. D. Brockett has as her guest
Mrs. Branchford Adams.
Alexander Stratton has returned from
short visit 10 his father in Lynchburg.
Miss Rose Mcdonald enter. aimed at a
seven-hand euchre party on Friday
night TO which she invited Mrs. William
Wattles. Mrs. CabroH Ashby, Miss Ros-
allie Stuart. Mrs. c. c. Carlin. Miss May
Green, Miss Henderson and Mrs. George
Uhler, who won the prize
Mrs. Williamson, OF st. Louis. spent
the week end with Mrs. Albert Brockett.
Mrs. Charles Warren Lippet is visiting
Mrs. Howell
Mrs. Charles Eylott CabeH has gone
to BerryvilIe for the summer.
Mrs. Samuel Monroe entertained Thurs
cay night in honor OF her sister. Miss
Snow. Invited TO meet Miss Snow were
Mrs. Carroll Ashby, Mrs. Stewart Jami-
son. Mrs. Alexander Sands. Miss Carrie
Stribbling. Miss RosaHe Stuart, Miss
Gault Norton, and Miss Helen Cum
mings.
Miss Rosalie Mccormick spent a short
time in this city with friends on her
way 10 BerryviIle.
Mrs. X. w. Barrett and Miss Kitty
Barrett left Wednesday fer Cape Henry,
where Mrs. Barrett viii open her cot
tage. Mrs. Barrett attended the opening
OF the exposition
r. D. Rodgers has moved TO Curnber-
land, where he will make his future
home.
c. c. Carlin and J. F. Ryan we're in
Upperville during the week.
Miss Willis Williams. who has been
visiting Miss Mary Glenn Uhler, has
gone 70 washington Miss Louise
Payne. who has also been visiting Miss
UhleT, has returned TO her home in
Wytheville.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shepardson en-
| tertained Thursday evening, the occa-
sion being the first anniversary OF their
wedding
A reception was given Tuesday even
ing in honor OF the Rev. W w. Van
Arsdale. the recently appointed minister
70 Trinity Church. Addresses were made
by the Rev. F. s. Stokeley, Walter Pier
pont, end oscar Baggett.
Hunter johnson is visiting his trother.
John NJ. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolfo de Nesti and Mrs.
de Nesu. the latter Miss Agnes Arm
istead, of this city. Will sail for Italy
May 2. where they viii take a cottage
near Vallambrosa for the summer.
J. E. Kidwell, who is connected with
the Panama Canal. IS IN this city for a
visit. lie expects soon 70 be assigned 10
duty in Washington.
w. D. Wickers expects to remove his
family from Hampton, where they now
reside, to this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Klienburg spent a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. B. Well. Mr..
and Mrs. Kienburg were on their we'd
ding tour
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Nominations For Positions
Brings Out a Good Array

While some Of the races did not "hll''
as anticipated. the nominations for Of
fetal positions in Columbia Typograph-
ical Union last Sunday brought out a
good array OF those who viii make a
good showing on the track. Contrary TO
custom President Parsons is not to have
a second term without opposition. The
race for president viii prove interest
ing and viii make up for the disappoint-
ment caused by some Of the previously
announced candidates for minor posi-
tions failing 10 qualify at the last mo-
ment
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Bade Walter WelIman GOod-ry
As He Started For Polar Trip.

r. Z. King, of the main proof room.
who returned a few days since rom e
weeks trip TO New York, whiie there
said good-by at tho wharf to Walter
Weilman, as the latter took his depart
ure for Paris in order to look after the
construction OF the airship that Is to
take him and his party in quest of the
North Pole. Mr.. King and Mr. Wellman
have long been warm personal friends.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

W. F. p. White, Of the main proof
room, who has lost much time from the
Office on account of several painful ac-
cidents the past winter. has been forced
10 undergo another operation, the sur
geons having found upon examination
that the bones had failed to knit proper
~ after setting.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Notes and Personals.

Charles B. Cameron, the new record
ing secretary OF Plate Printers Union.
local No ?, is again at work, after hay
ing spent a week in attendance on the
annual meeting of the American Funeral
Benefit Association of Baltimore. which
was held this year in Lynchburg, Va.
Mr. Cameron was the delegate from the
local branch Of the association.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Gertrude Deach. OF section s Of
the printing division, has resigned her
position on account OF i'll health and
returned to her old home in PennsyI-
vania- Miss Deach was very popular
IN the bureau and her many friends hope
for her early return to good health.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Anna Deahl, Of the miscellane-
Gus division, who has been i'll at her
home in Alexandria for the last two
weeks. is reported to be slowly i'm
proving
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Notes and Personals

Samuel GOmpers. 5r., compositor, was
recently trf dsteFred from the fifth divi-
sion to .nC .udit division and assigned
10 clerical duties
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Ella Onett. Of the miscellaneous
division. resigned her position on Mon
day last, and surprised her friends by
announcing her approaching marriage
to Ernest Follin-
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

John A. Phillips, Of the main proof
room, is again at his desk after an III
ness Of several days
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Wallace Saunders, Of the vault, has
been confined to his home with a bad
attack Of the grip for the last week.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Cove. Virgil NJ Boyd. c. E. Jones. Lee
Hartley, H Van De Bogert. w. ]. L.
Dlllman, J. L, Fritz. c. L. Williams. b.
s Elliott, and c. c. Hipkins.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mrs. William Bowie and her ut+ls
daughter are visiting her mother, Mrs.
Starr Wattles
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CONTINUED from Fifth Page.)

renee Faneut. Johnson Mcclure, Clar-
enee and WILDER Robinson, Louis Bar
ley. George Cochran, Gilbert Cox, Rich
ard Green. and Edward Kemper. The
color scheme was pink and green, each
little girl being presented with a beau
tiful La France rose
!, Miss Emily Smith. OF Berryville is the
! guest of Miss Mary Watts Blackburn.
Mrs Louis 9. Barley entertained very
handsomely Wednesday afternoon at a
bridge party at her home on Columbus
street. Her guests were Mrs. T. Mar
shall Jones. Mrs Carroll Ashby, Mrs.
Thomas w Robinson, Mrs. Arthur
Snowden Mrs. John Leadbeater Mrs
William j. Boothe. Misses Lid, Phil
and Nellie Waters, Mrs. Jessie Arm
strong Mrs. Henry F. Robertson. Mrs.
William Waters, Mrs. Robert Fuller,
Mrs. James Reid. Mrs. William r.
Dangerneld, Mrs. George French, Mrs.
Richard Gibson, Mrs. David ]. Howell.
Mrs. Kirk Uhler. Mrs. Samuel Gordon
Brent, Mrs. Stuart JaInison, Mrs.
George Uhler, Miss Thompson. Miss
Ellen Herbert, Miss Jean Brent, Mrs
James D. Gatewood, of Washington,
Mrs. Gardiner Boothe and Mrs. CIar-
| ence Leadbeater.
Miss Cora s. Latham was married
wednesday morning at the home OF
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs w. Z. Lath-
am. to J. f. W. Timberman. The Rev
:. r. SERVER performed the ceremony
inc couple left for q short weddine
trip. after which they VIII reside at 2Os
Fairfax street An interesting feature
OF the wedding was a silver service
! presented TO Mr.. Tlmbernan by the
young men Of the town, With whom he
Is g great faYorite.
Ernest Simpson. a brother OF the late
Mayor George Simpson. was in this eity
TO attend the funeral OF his brother
but as Mr.. Simpson was in Oklahoma,
ne was not able TO ret here IN time 70
do so.
Mrs. A. d. Brockett entertained
Thursday evening in honor OF Mrs
Beresford, OF Washington. and Mrs
Heart, Of Philadelphia. Invited 20 meet
them were Miss Fanny Dixon, Mrs WI.
liam Wattles, Mrs. David J. Howell. and
Miss Rose Mcdonald.
Rathbone w. Smith, OF Canada. is vis.
iting at the home Of his mother.in-law
MRS. Kate Waller Barrett.
MISS Mary Pattisson, Of Baltimore. who
mas been visiting Miss Mary Hooff. on
( seminary Hi, returned on Friday.
Miss Belle Dangerfield IS travelling with
friends IN China, where she win be
joined shortly by her brother and sister.
with whom she Will return to this coun-
| try in September.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Mex Aitcba-
son have returned from their wedding
| trip.
Francis Watrus, Z. S. N. spent the
weekend with friends IN this city.
The Thursday Club held its weekly
meeting at the home Of Mrs Thomas
w Robinson Those present were Mrs.
James Reid. Mrs. William J. Boothe. ir
Mrs. George Uhler. Mrs Henry r Rob
eFtson. Mrs. Louis S. Scott. Mrs. Ar
thur Snowden, Mrs. George French. and
Mrs. I. Marshall Jones. Mrs. W. 7
u III
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Trewalla, Of the miscellaneous
division. has been on vacation for the
last week
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Harry J. McGOwan has made good IN
the position Of acting c1ief stockkeeper
and received a permanent appointment,
with a salary Of 5000
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Robert ". Summers. assistant fore
man. is in receipt OF a promotion 20 the
5000 class.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Theodore Helmerichs and Ed Myers.
employees OF the printing division, have
been selected to take charge of the
specimens TO be exhibited and printed
during the jamestown exposition, un-
der the direction of the Treasury De
partment. Messrs. Helmerichs and
Myers handled the bureau exhibit at
the St Louis exposition, and made a.
decided success of the undertaking.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Capt c. W. Manning. Of the main
proof room, became suddenly III at the
Office the first Of the week and was taken
TO his home, where his trouble was pro-
nounced a nervous breakdown. He was
able 10 resume his duties at the Office.
however, on Thursday.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

HouNceu a nervous breakdown. he was
able to resume his duties at the Office.
however, on Thursday.
Maj. John D. Russell. Of the main
proof room, has been confined TO his
home for ten days with an attack OF
rheumatism.
5. d, Howells, Of the main proof room.
has been away from the office for the
last ten days at the bedside of his wife.
whose proUacted illness IS said to have
reached a critical stage. Mr.. Howells
is a brother Of the novelist, william Dean
Howells.
Mrs. Josephine Plumer. Of the sewing
room Of the bindery. who recently suf-
fered a stroke OF paralysis as she was
entering the Office. is still confined 10
Georgetown Hospital. where she is re-
ported as doing as well as could be ex-
pected.
J. Nat Stecd. who short time since
was transferred from the War division
to the audit division at the main office.
has resigned his position in order TO 90
to NoFth Carolina, where he VIII edit
and manage q newspaper.
S T. Covert, chief of the estimating
division, comes in for one Of the many
promotions that have been passed around
recently. His salary is increased from
$1,000 to $3.50 per annum.
Howard G. Brown, a clerk in III
estimating division has been promoted
in salary to 5000 per annum.
Louis II Wilcox, watchman at the
main door of the old building. has been
confined to his home for several days
by Illness.
Miss Lucy II. Van Kirk. temporary
clerk in the division of documents. re-
signed her position Thursday TO take n
permanent position in the forestry di-
vision. Department of Agriculture.
Miss Ora A. Brady, cashier in the di-
vision Of documents. has been transfer
red to the audit division. Fred Crom-
well has been appointed acting cashier,
to succeed Miss Brady.
Miss Alberta y. Rowzee. temporary
clerk in the division of documents. has
resigned her position in order to take a
permanent one in the forestry division.
Department of Agriculture.
W. J. /. Dillman is among the recent
transfers from the first division to the
job room. Mr.. Dillman is an amateur
photographer Of the first rank, some of
his camera work. particularly views Of
public buildings, having attracted wide
attention.
Lee Hartley, veteran typo, who cruise6
with the famous Missouri pirates years
ago, is back to the old stand in the lob
room, having been transferred from the
first division last week.
Work in the job division has been
steadily increasing The force emploved
is larger in numbers than ever before.
with constant additions to both the dav
and night shifts. I.ast-week q call went
through the 9fiice for men who could 10
jo5 work, and the following compositors
were brought up from the different li-
visions; Charles w SOWer Charles n
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Many Theologians
Employed in the Printc1y
The resignation of Albert z. Ogg, q
popular young compositor, whose more
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

The committee selected by Plate Print
ers' Union. Local No. 2. to present the
resolutions recently adopted culogistic of
the life and character OF Edward d.
Jordan to his widow,-was composed of
Yost Harbough. Theodore Rooney. and
President Leissler.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

William Pritzer. pressman. who has
been employed in the main pressroom.
has resigned his position in order to re-
turn TO Cumberland, Nd, where he
takes a position with a commercial
printing establishment with which he
was formerly employed.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

The Thursday Club held its weekly
meeting at the home Of Mrs. Thomas
W. Robinson Those present We're Mrs.
James Reid, Mrs. William j. Boothe. ir.
Mrs. George Uhler. Mrs. Henry r. Rob
eFtson. Mrs. Louis s Scott, Mrs. Ar
thur Snowden, Mrs. George French. and
Mrs. I. Marshall Jones. Mrs. W, ].
Boothe won the prize.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss O'Maria, messenger in Foreman
Szegedy's division, has been i'll for three
weeks, but is reported TO be improving.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Leroy Strasberger, who has been en-
ployed in the Office for the last six
years, resigned his position in the pack
ing and delivery division a few davs
since in order to enter into business at
Frederick, Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

FRANCIS Watrus, L. s. N, spent the
weekend with friends IN this CITY.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Maj. John d. Russell. Of the main
proof room, has been confined to his
home for ten days with an attack OF
rheumatism.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Michael Featherston, Of the hydraulic
press division. who has been a we'll
known employe OF the Office for the last
thirteen years. has resigned his position
in order to return to his old homo In
Wilkesbarre, Pa, where he has a posi-
ton as special policeman with min
Ing company. Nike formerly engaged
. the occupation OF digging black dia-
monds. and he says he is looking for
ward TO his employment on his old
stamping gToun2s with a great deal of
pleasure.
John Martin, comPositor and Lanston
operator. has been granted leave for an
extended period without pay. and will
go to Morgantown. N. c.
William L. Post, superintendent Of
the division of documents, has been in
Chicago for several days on official
business.
S. P. O'Donnell. of the pamphlet sec
ton of the bindery, is making a trim to
Baltimore. Philadelphia, New York and
Boston, and will return by sea to James
town, where he will spend ten days
sightseeing.
The employees of the printing division
of the office have extended condolences
to President T. c. Parsons, of Columbia
Typographical Union, in the deah Of his
mother, which occurred at Union
Springs. Ala, on Wednesday. Mr.. Par
sons has been at her bedside for several
weeks past.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Mex. Aitche-
son have returned from their wedding
trip.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Work in the job division has been
steadily increasing The force employed
is larger in numbers than ever before,
with constant additions to both the day
and night shifts Last-week a call went
through the Office for men who could 10
JOB work, and the following compositors
were brought up from the different IL
visions; Charles W. SoWer. Charles Il
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

W. D. Wiciers expects to remove his
family from Hampton. where they now
reside, TO this city
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

;. D. Howells, Of the main proof room.
has been away from the Office for the
last ten days at the bedside of his wife.
whose prOUacted illness IS said to have
reached critical stage. Mr.. Howells
is brother Of the novelist, William Dean
HOwells.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

renee Fancut. Johnson Mcclure, Clar-
enee and WILDER Robinson, Louis Bar
ley, George Cochran, Gilbert Cox, Rich
ard Green, and Edward Kemper. The
color scheme was pink and green, each
little girl being presented with a beau-
tifuI La France rose.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolfo de Nesti and Mrs.
de Nesu. the latter Miss Agnes Arm
istead, of this city. will sail for Italy
May 2 where they viii take a cottage
near Vallambrosa for the summer.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Lee Hartley veteran typo. who cruiseG
with the famous Missouri pirates years
ago, is back to the old stand in the Job
room, having been transferred from the
first division hast week.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mrs. l.. H. French. wife of Major
French. OF the United States Army, ac-
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

J. E. Kidwell, who is connected witt
the Panama Canal. IS in this city for q
visit lie expects soon 20 be assigned tc
duty in Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
SOCIETY NEWS AND CHAT OF THE WEEK

William c. Butler, OF London. Eng
land, is the guest OF his sister-in-law,
Mrs. z. +. Andrews
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Allied Uhler left Thurs
day'for jamestown. Lewis Machen also
attended the opening.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mrs. A D. Brockett has as her gues
Mrs. Branchford Adams.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mrs. Williamson. Of st. Louis. spent
the week end with Mrs. Albert Brockett.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Belle Dangerheld is travelling with
Irlends IN China. where she viii be
joined shortly by her brother and sister.
with whom she Will return to this coun-
try in September.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Hunter johnson is visiting his crother,
John NJ. johnson.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

A reception was given Tuesday even
ing in honor OF the Rev. w w. Van
Arsdale. the recently appointed minister
10 Trinity Church. Addresses were made
by the Rev. F. S. Stokeley, Walter Pier
pont, END oscar Baggett.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mrs. Josephine Plumer. Of the sewing
room Of the bindery. who recently suf-
fered a stroke OF paralysis as she was
entering the Office. is still confined TO
Georgetown Hospital. where she is re-
ported as doing rs well as could be ex-
pected.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Emily Smith, OF Berryville Is the
guest of Miss Mary Watts Blackburn.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Alexander Stratton has returned from
short visit 10 his father in Lynchburg.