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The Washington times., 1907-03-24
TREASURY CLERK
GETS POSITION
George Iden Has Won MeTited Recog-
milton by His SuperiOrs.

Among the changes in the clerical
force OF the Internal Revenue Bureau
last week was the promotion of George
Iden from 81, 500 to $500 per annum and
placing him in charge of the miscellanc-
Gus division of that office. He is a
native Of Newark, Ohio and entered
the service of the Treasury Department
ten years ago at SO per month, as a
laborer, and by diligence and hard work
has advanced through the various cleri-
cal grades until he has reached the
highest pinnacle in the classified service,
below that Of chief of division. Before
his entering the Government employ he
engaged IN various business enterprises
in his home county and for two terms
represented his district in the Senate
of his State. He has q wide circle OF
acquaintance and friends who VIII
doubtless be glad TO learn OF his success.
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Miss Henderson Promoted
To Clerkship in Class -Four

Under the civil service system OF
grading. a clerkship of class Is the
highest in the service, ranking next to
chief OF division. carrying with II sal
airy Of 1850 per -annum; and, While
there. are q few OF the fair sex who have
reached this enviable position on the
rolls Of The Treasury Department. they
are the exceptions rather than the rule.
one Of the latest 10 be thus distn-
g7Iished IS Miss Grace N. Henderson. Of
the law division, Internal Revenue Or
flee. who last week was promoted from
81 600 10 1850. after she had very sue
cessfuIIy passed an examination pre-
pared by the officials TO test her knowi-
edge and fitness for the higher clerk
ship.
Miss Henderson IS a native Of Illinois,
but was appointed from New York
state. and has host Of friends in both,
in addition tC those here, who viii re-
iOice with her In the good fortune ana
honor bestowed Jpn her.
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Books Of 0ne-Cent Stamps
On Sale Throughout Country

Stamp books, containing twenty-foUr
1-cent stamps and sold fer % cents. have
just been placed on sale at the various
postothces throughout the country.
Since the Introduction of the 2-ceut
stamp book four years ago there has
been a notable increase OF sales in 2-cert
stamps. and IN the past year there was
an Increase Of Is per cent in the books.
which were sold In three sizes, contain
ing twelve. twenty. and forty-eight
stamps.
For a time the 1-cent stamps books
will only be sold in one size but will
later be made upin different size books.
in proportion 20 the demand. The
stamps in these books are guaranteed
not to stick together in any climate.
owing 10 the waXed- paper that IS bound
between them.
The last foreign country TO adopt the
stamp book was France, !n which coun-
try they have been in general use for
several months. Many governments
have been issuing stamps IN a similar
form for some years, although the
United States was the first country TO
demonstrate the utility OF the device.
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WILLIAM H. WALL
TAKES NEW DUTIES

William r. Wall, OF St. Paul, Mimi,
has begun his duties in the Division of
Appointments. IN Mr.. Brobsts room,
having had assigned 70 him the desk
formerly occupied by William II. Chees-
man. who has been transferred TO Mr.
Halloran's room, of the same division.
This is not Mr.. Wallis first service un-
Ger the Civil Service Commission, as
he has been holding a position as clerk
in the office Of the secretary OF the
eighth civil service district, at St Paul
since September Il. 1906. Mr.. Wall
comes to the commission with letters
from Secretary Shoemaker. Of the
eighth district.
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ProofTeader Frank A. Kidd
Advanced to $4,000 Position

Frank a Kidd, Of the force OF proof
readers, has been advanced to a posi-
ton Of clerical and advisory nature in
tho main Office at salary Of 5000 per
annum. Mr.. Kidd advancement is the
source Of much pleasure to his many
friends. He has long been an active
worker in the ranks Of organized labor.
His performance Of the duties of organ
iZer for Chicago Union, No. Is, after
the disastrous eight-hOuT strike Of 1887
was at once creditabIe and conspicuous.
He represented Chicago Union in cen
trail and other bodies and at the Inter
national Typographical Union conven-
ton at Boston in 1891 He came 20
Washington In 1901, and has been en-
ployed in various capacities in the Of,
flee.
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Charles H. Sawyer Will Try
For Position as Auditor

There was a general rubbing and re-
vising Of states in and around the
PrinteTy last week on account Of the
authoritative announcement that Charles
II. Sawyer had declared his intention of
putting up the entrance fee and weigh
ing in for the auditor handicap-three
10 be elected. 1t is not definitely an
nounCed that all of the present board of
auditors of Columbia Union viii stand
for reelection and il is therefore hard
to pick the field. Sawyers friends,
however, are tOuting him as an odds
on-favorite.
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MAIL BAG ROBBERY
FROM LACK OF CLERKS

The loss Of $4,000 from a sack Of reg
istercd mail on board the French
steamer La Provence, as Indicated in
The press dispatches on Thursday, brings
out an interesting feature Of the inter
national mau service. It is believed In
postal circles that the loss, II really
sustained, might be attributed 70 tbs
fact that the French steamers do not
carry postal clerks, as do the American
and other steamships.
II is also believed by the department
that the amount said 70 have been
stolen is greatly exaggerated. as II is
seldom one sack viii contain that
amount Of money.
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Notes and Personals.

Harry J. Yauchler, a known book
binder. living at 10 G street northeast,
has the sympathy Of his friends in the
death of his daughter, Retta Lucille
YauchleT. whose funeral took place Mon
day from the Church of the Good Shop
herd. Miss YauchleT, who was twenty
two years of ago. was the only child
in the family and had been in i'll health
for some months
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ATTEND LAUNCHING
OF ARTILLERY BOAT

George a. Anthony, marine engineer
OF the Quartermaster Generals Office,
with Major Littel. represented the de-
partment at the launching Of one Of the
four new twin-screw artillery steamers
being built for the War Department.
under his supervision, at the Pusey &
Jones shipyards, Wilmington, Del
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Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing
Notes and Personals.

The failure OF Congress to provide the
necessary funds for the erection Of a
new building for the use Of the Bureau
OF Engraving and Printing. was j sad
disappointment 20 many people. Instead,
il was provided that plans ana specifica-
tons be prepared, same to be submitted
at the next session.
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GENERAL GIBEs AT BOSTON.

Everybody OF the wicked loves 30 gibe
at Boston not because she is so admir-
ably sufficient 10 herself-laTger cities
are more largely so-but because a small
but determined class Of her citizens has
the means and leisure 10 have no other
business than TO mind that of the rest
OF the world. The old town has admir-
able qualities that have not changed.
Civic patriotism and the inclination TO
intelligence and the habit OF baked
ssans.-NeW York sun.
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Notes and Personals.

DR.. J. NJ. Long, Of the division Of ap-
pointments, viii occupy the pulpit both
morning ana evening at the BrOokland,
D. c., Baptist Churcs. today. The regu-
lar pastor of the church, recently Sc
lected, will preach his first sermon in
that church the Sunday following
Easter.
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President Parsons Mother
Seriously Ill in Alabama

The many friends in this Office Of Pres
ident Parsons of Columbia Topographic
cal Union regret to learn of the serious
illness of his mother at. her home at
Union Springs, Ala. Mr.. Parsons left
on Monday night for Alabama IN order
TO be at the bedside of his mother She
is suffering with a cancerOus growth
that has been pronounced by her physi-
clans TO be inCura BILE. Mr.. Parsons will
not return for several weeks.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24
William McHenry Transferred
To Work at Chattanooga

William McHenry, who for several
years has been an empIOye in tie dlvis-
ion OF pOstOfdce inspectors, recently
holding the position Of ckief Of the rural
free delivery section, has been trans
ferred TO Chattanooga, Tenn, and pro-
NOTED to the position Of chief clerk
in the office Of the inspector for that di-
vision. Mr.. McHenry was formerly
employed in the Government Printing
Office.
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1t is probable the night job room
force, now in charge of Robert A Mar
tin, will be continued indefinitely. Work
in that division shows steady increase,
and the night force has been found very
useful in clearing up unfinished work
left by the day hands, particularly such
hurry jobs as the proposals for the
Isthmian Canal Commission, better
known among the men as "Panamas, -
which have the call over nearly every
thing else of a hurried nature, and the
rapidity with which the work is exc
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

L. II. Fisher, secretary of the fourth
civil service district, with headquarters
at the Commissions building in this
city, VIII conduct examinations at Bal
timOre, Nd. on April s, 9 and %.
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Promising Baseball Material
For Departmental League Team

The first try-out and practice game Of
the baseball team representing the De
partment of Commerce and Labor in
the Department League, took place Fri
day afternoon. Assistant Manager Weed
has q good lot If material from which
10 select the new team, which viii be
strengthened this year by the addition
Of Leo B. Russell. who heretofore has
played good ball on the Navy Depart
ment team. Roy NJ. Paddock, also Of
the division Of printing, VIII no doubt
be one Of the candidates to get on.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

The news OF the death OF jeremiah
Donovan, which occurred at his home IN
this city on Tuesday, was received with
much regret throughout the bureau. He
was for number Of years foreman Of
the surface printing division.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

II. K. MacGearv, formerly private sec
rotary 70 Representative Martin Of
South Dakota. is filling a temporary
clerkship in the Office Of auditor for In
terror
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brary is at a standstill for the present
on account Of the depletion Of the quar-
teTly appropriation for the work, it is
said. but which viii become available
again OF the first Of the month.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Z. o. ATner. assistant secretary Of the
fourth civil service di trict, has been au-
thorized 10 conduct the spring exami-
nations throughout the territory begin
ming at Cumberland, Nd, on March %,
and ending at Charlotte, n. c.. on
April G.
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Notes and Personals.

F. B. Wheaton, advisory archi-
tect, and B. +. Fisher. jr, electrical
engineer, spent a portion OF the past
week in New York on business for the
Quartermaster Generals Office.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

". o. Barr, assistant representative
Of the Postonice Department on the
board managing the Government exhibit
at the jamestown Exposition, was in
Washington on Friday for a hurried
business trip in connection with the
exhibit. The Government exhibit has
now all been shipped 10 the exposition
grounds, and is being rapidly placed in
position
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Revenue Cutter Service retiring board
ordered to convene at the appraisers
building. San Francisco, on Tuesday,
April ?, for the physical examination OF
First Assistant Engineer 3. A. Minor
Detail for the board; Capt. II. B. Rog-
ers. 4. s. r. c. S: Chief Engineer J.
z. Dorry. T. s. r. G. S; Chief Engineer
II. n. Wood, L. s. R. c. S: Passed As
sistant Surgeon G H Gardner, L. $. p.
H and NJ. II. 8; Passed Assistant Sur
geon W. c. Hobby, L. s. P. II. and NJ
II. S; Second Lieutenant N. S. Hay. L..
S. =. {. s, recorder.
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Notes and Personals.

James A Healy. proofreader in the
Government Printing Office, who has
been on detail to the Bureau of Labor
for some time, has been permanently
transferred to that bureau at a salary
OF S1,4o0 per anlum.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Mrs. Nora Tenant. whose death oc-
CURED at her home In this city the first
part OF last week. was a favorite with
all who knew her. She had been with
the bureau for thirty years and had
good record for efficiency. The in
terment was made IN Mt Olivet Gem
etery.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

NJ Harralson. Of the inspection
branch, took the oath of office last
Thursday. after having passed a sue
cessfuI examination at the bar as a
praeticing attorney for the District Of
Columbia,
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printing, was away from his desk from
Saturday until Thursday. having been
called to Lebanon, Pa, by the death Of
his uncle.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Dan L. SAMSON, Of the first division, is
serving q temporary detail 70 the Treas
NV branch.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

First Lieutenant F. A Lewis, granted
fifteen days extension Of leave on half
pay.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

James W Long, Mrs. Kate A. Ashby,
=. s. Hubbard, y. i. Jacobs, 9. r.
Marshall. Capt Robert Armour, and W.
II. Burnett have been absent on sick
leave.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

S. r. Mason, stenographer and type
writer OF the clothing branch, rendered
his resignation last Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Arthur Armstrong has returned 10 the
first division after a weeks absence on
account Of sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Chief Clerk Chance has greatly i'm
proved the quarters OF the Office Of the
chief clerk by an exchange Of rooms in
his department, effective the past week
The office OF the chief clerk is now one
door south Of the former office, which
is a larger and more convenient room
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is i'll at Providence Hospital
The bureau bowling team was in St
Louis last week. IN attendance upon the
tournament Of the national association.
Word has been received that Washing
ton was honored with the position Of
vice president OF the national orgrniza-
ton. Edward Meyers, Of the bureau
team. being chosen to I'LL that position
Charles Long has returned from a six
weeks Trip TO Florida. much improved
in health He will return 70 his duties
in the bureau in a day or two.
John Danner IS reported to be i'm
proving at Sibley Hospital, where he re-
Gently underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis-
Edward sill, Of the power press room,
after an illness Of two weeks. is eX-
pected 70 return to his place in the
bureau this week.
Thomas G. King has returned to work
after a severe attack Of the grip.
James Clinton is again at york after
an Illness OF two weeks.
Jacob Won Derlehr. who has been i'll
for several days, reported TO be
recovering.
Charles ". Rich, Of the printing divis-
ion, was on leave last week.
Chris P1askett, Of the wetting division,
who has been fl. has returned.
William Wade was on vacation last
week.
Miss Mabel Brown. Of the stamp d.
vision, was On leave last week.
Frank Cohiu is taking a months
leave.
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Foreman Charles Smith, of the night
force, was on vacation last week.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Conrad Neuman. OF the machine divi-
sion. who is III at his home on Ten
nessee avenue northeast. is reported TO
be somewhat improved
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

First Assistant Engineer Z. w. Davis
granted thirty days leave Of absence.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Harvey S. Wilson, OF New York, has
resigned as gateman in the Immigration
Service, in view Of transfer TO the
Bureau Of the Census
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

c. E. Warren. stenOgrapher and type
writer in the office Of the chief clerk
of the department, has returned to his
duties after an absence Of three months,
having recovered from severe attack
of typhoid fever
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Dr. Clarence A. Hartley, a clerk in the
office Of auditor for Interior Depart
ment, he's taken a transfer to the Gus
toms division.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

George c. Furbershaw. cOmpositor in
the first division, is back TO work again,
after a months siege Of pneumonia.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

II. F. Molzahn. of the printing division
office Of The Secretary. has been trans
ferred TO the Bureau Of immigration and
Naturalization
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Notes and Personals.

Mrs. Griffith, Of London. Ontario,
mother Of the wife Of George G. Thorn
son, assistant chief clerk Of the depart
ment. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Thomson
at their home, 1872 Monroe street north
west.
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John NJ. McGTaw has been appointed
TO the position OF page in the office Of
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
De Graw, succeeding Irving a. Holt.
who has been transferred 10 the OffiCe
of Third Assistant Postmaster General
and given promotion.
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cuted reflects great credit upon the d.
vision as a whole.
Work is at low ebb in some sect;o,s
OF the bindeTy- For this reason. LEAVE
taking has been made compulsory and il
I has also been found necessary il. some
Instances TO furlough without pay.
Hamilton r. Roy, Duncan L. Kilborn.
and Alfred E Schultz, bookbinders. are
on leave
John Smith, bookbinder in the folding
room, is seriously i'll with tie grip.
Miss Alice Hoover. Of the gold room.
bindery, has been detailed to a clerical
position in the audit division.
Miss May Clemson. of the gold room.
bindery, has recovered from INJURIES
sustained by falling on the icy nave
ment In Baltimore several weeks ago.
and VIII return 70 the Office tomorrow
Mrs Agnes Hickey, of the folding
room, has been detailed to the audit
division.
Miss Nellie Dillon. Of the sewing ma
chine room, bindery, met with a painful
accident last week Her hand was
caught in the machine, but fortunately
the injuries were not serious.
Ed. Reinmuth, Congressional Record
clerk, division of documents, is confined
to his home with a severe case Of grin
and tonsilitis.
Miss Jennie Eisenstein. who was Ger
titled 10 the office as a temporary clerk
last week. resigned on Thursday in or
der 10 take a permanent position with
the Department Of Agriculture as a
stenographer.
Miss Margaret Chapman and Miss
Ophelia Kerley were certified to the Of
flee last week as temporary clerks and
have been assigned to the division OF
documents.
Miss Mary A. Hartwell has been given
charge Of the index and checklist sys-
TEN of the division Of documents.
George SchIosser, wat@hman, confined
TO his home last week by illness, is
reported to be improving.
OoL4AtA ~ LDetDCtShs lieutenant OF the
watch force, who met with a severe
accident about two months ago, being
knocked down by a street car, was able
to be out Sunday for the first time.
He is now rapidly convalescing.
Miss Ada Nixon, Temporary clerk in
the division Of documents, resigned on
Tuesday, in order to take a position as
stenOgrapher and typewriter in the State
Department.
Miss Mable II. Owen. temporary clerk
in the division Of documents. resigned
last week.
William L. Post, superintendent of the
division Of documents, returned Wednes-
day from weeks business trip to New
York.
A z. Barker. chief clerk in the divi-
sion of documents, has been made acting
deputy superintendent of the division
at salary of 5000.
Alton p TisdeI has been made prin-
cipal clerk in the division of documents
at salary Of $500, nice promotion.
Miss ora A. Brady, recently trans
ferred from the office of the chief clerk
TO the division Of documents, has been
made cashier of the division.
w A. Pollard has been given charge
OF the inventory and stock-taking sec
Walter Y. Smith. we'll known com
positor and machine operator, will leave
In few days for New York city to take
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

John A J. Yoos has been promoted
from extra IabOrer 10 plate printers
helper at 500 per annum in the Coast and
GeOdetic Survey.
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A son Of Foreman Bulough. OF section
one, printing division. has been ap-
pointed TO a position in the printing d.
vision.
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First Lieutenant II. II. Wolf, commits
stoned hrst lleuteL-at to rank from
March i, vice First Lieutenant S. ri
Landrey, promoted
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E. H ThOrp. superintendent OF city
delivery, office Of the First Assistant
Postmaster General has just returned
from an Official trip TO points IN the
East
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Foreman Huck, Of section six, print
ing division. was on vacation last week.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Leo B. Russell, of the printing division.
Office Of the secretary. has been pro-
NOTED from clerk at $500 to $1,000 per
aunum.
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A]REB Teasyzz~ O.

ergy ana self-reliance by resigning his
position to engage in outside business.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

The little daughter Of John Newman,
OF the engraving division, was badly
bitten by a pet bulldog. The parents
have had several anxious days. but no
bad results have come from the injury.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Foreman John Osterman. Of section
two. printing division, has returned to
the bureau after an absence Of two
weeks, caused by illness.
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Capt. D. p. Foley. directed 70 pro.
coed to Washington, D. c., and report
at the department on official business.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Second Lieutenant +. 3. Harwood
resignation accepted to take effect March
10
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

C. D. HendriC Ks. Of the watch force,
is taking a weeks leave
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a. c. Chatdeld, captain of the watch,
has purchased an acre tract Of land in
Madison subdivision at Northwest Park,
on the Rockville road, where he will
build a house.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

Frank W Litchfield. Of Rorto Rico,
has been promoted from copyist at $500
to clerk at $1,000 per annum in the
Bureau OF Statistics.
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Henry F. Starkweather. Of the Blu
reau Of the Census. has been promoted
from assistant messenger at $40 to clerk
at 500 per annum.
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Personal NOtes 10 Items.

H. H. Belden, a clerk in the depart
ment. recently set a good example IN en-
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Capt s. NJ. Landrey. commissioned a
captain TO rank from March l., vice
Capt w. +. KIgOre, retired.
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Orders for the Past Week
In Revenue Cutter Service

Capt. W. F. KIgore, having attained
the age Of siXty-our years on March
Il, is retired from active service by dI-
rection Of the President.
The Washington times., 1907-03-24

The rebinding of 1000 volumes of old
newspapers TOR the Congressional Lii