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The Washington times., 1907-09-08
]. {. RALPH BACK
FROM VACATION
Assistant Director Visited
Boston and James :.
town Fair.

Assistant Director J. T.. Ralph, OF the
bureau Of Engraving and Printing, re-
turned % hts desk Tuesday morning
after taking his annual vacation. Ac-
companied by his family he spent some
time IN Boston. Mass, and at Prcvi-
dence. r. l.. going from the latter place
on the Fall River line to New York.
after spending some time In the me-
tropolis. a trip was made to Norfolk
and the jamestown Exposition by the
water route.
Miss Lydia z. Shoemaker. Of the ac-
countant's office. is spending her vaca-
! ton at Atlantic City.
W. F Kennedy, or the printing divi-
sion, has been away from the bureau
for several days on account OF illness
John BuIlough, Of the printing divi-
sion. viii be on vacation this week
Miss Alice z. waller, OF the account
ants office. who is on vacation, made
the trip 10 Boston BY sea.
/ Miles Gowen. Of the printing division
/ reports the arrival at his home OF 4
] 2
also OF the printing division, Is the
bearer OF similar news. but he says his
IS a boy, which arrived on Tuesday
morning.
William McPhilomy, Of the printing
division. and family have returned
from a pleasant weeks visit 20 friends
! in Philadelphia.
George P. Cook. OF the printing divi-
/ sion. accompanied by his family. has
returned from St. Louis. Mo. where
two weeks were spent visiting friends
Bruner simon and James Lord. Of the
printing division. have returned from
A weeks visit TO friends and relatives
at their old homes IN Philadelphia.
william Foley. T. L. Mahan, and Ed
| ward /. schrack. composing the COM
mlttee on coincidence. have forwarded
to Mrs. Ella Jordon. widow OF Edward
/. Jordan, res.d ding at Ballston. Va. an
ergrossed resolutions. setting forth the
! high esteem IN which Mr.. Jordan was
held By his fellow-members Of the Inter
national Steel and Copperplate Printers
! Union, as ordered by the recent con-
I yentiOu IN Chicago.
The first edition Of lie Plate Printer
/ the official organ OF the International
Steel ard Copperplate Printers Union,
which was recently purchased by the
: local plate printers union from the es-
/ tate OF the late z. L. Jordan. appeared
I last week under the dit0rial direction
Z Of Charles Smith, VINO resigned his posi-
ton IN the bureau 10 edit the paper.
/ Charles J. Baker and Louis Perron, OF
/ the printing division, spent a few DAYS
I last meek On the s,r,re~ potor,ac sshs,e,
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Miss Helen A. Murray. Of the Oindery,
has returned from Atlantic City and
New York. where they spent two weeks.
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Albert Whitacre. OF the machine shop.
had his right hand badly injured while
repairing one OF the automatic feeding
presses last week. He Is temporarily
incapacitated for duty.
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Miss Margaret c. Upleger and Miss
Annie L. Smiley. cataloguers. returned
Wednesday from pleasant stay at At
lantic City.
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John w. Wills, Of the monotype ma
chine division, has returned from Phila.
delphia, after spending a week with his
parents. he was accompanied home by
his wife and child.
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John a. Handiboe. of the first divi
sion. is spending his vacation at Sara
tcga Springs.
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Thomas Flint, of the binedry, is At
tending the q. A. r. encampment a
Saratoga Springs.
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proofroo1a: Edgar p. Bennett. William
y. Brookwell. Harry B. Goodrell, Frank
II. HambTight. William F, O'Brien, VIII
liam A. PETER. it., and George W. Sar-
gent
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Charles S. Taylor, Of the monotype
machine division, announces the arrival
at his home Of a underground boy.
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Joseph Silverberg. Of the first divi-
sion, is at Atlantic City.
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William S. Schneider, clerk IN the edI-
tOrial division Of the office CT the su-
peTintendent Of documents, resigned his
position last week in order 70 take pO-
sitiOn as teacher ia an Episcopal school
for boys. at Long Island. n. Y. He
viii spend two weeks at Albany, n. Y,
with his parents before entering upon
the new duties.
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John Kraemer and George z. Dill. OF
the foundry division. are I'll at their
homes iE Baltimore.
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Miss Bessie A Sanford. OF the mlsceI-
laneOus division. who has been spending
several weeks at her home in West
moreland county. Va. IN order to Tecup-
crate her health. is EXPECTED 70 return to
the bureau tomorrow.
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Miss Isabelle D. MCKEE and Miss
Emma +. Walker, Of the uiscsIla neous
division, were among the bureau en-
Dloyes N do the jamestown Exposition
last week.
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! Miss Madeline NJ. Hoppe, Of the print
/ ing division, is enjoying ten days OF
/ her annual leave at Virginia Beach and
I the jamestown Exposition.
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Miss Rosamond K Stickney, cata-
loguer. is spending two weeks at the
seashore.
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Mis- Ada ]. Hudson. OF the printing di-
vision. spent last week at her home IN
SpOttsylvsTiia county, Va. and will also
visit the jamestown Exposition before
she returns TO office.
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Clarence w. Hogarth, Of the bindery.
is on q vacation for seventeen DAYS.
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II. A. Hesse, OF the examining divi-
sion. visited his home in Herndon. Va,
Labor Day. He was expected 20 return
to duty last Thursday. but Is detained
there by Illness in his family
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Clarence r. McLeIland, OF the super
intendent Of documents division. has
resigned to take a position witt the
Seneca Chain Company, at Mansfield.
Ohio. as general timekeeper at salary
Of 1900 a year. Mr. McLellnd is a ma
tive OF Chicago, and had been employed
in the Office about ten years.
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Murray Hackett. J. r. McKelvey. and
William A. PeIeT, jr., are taking vaca-
tons from the proof division.
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boat for Baltimore and Boston. for a va
cation trip. The return trip viii be
made by rail
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Miss Mae z. Borst. messenger IN sec
ton four, OF the printing division. spent
last week at Virginia Beach and the
jamestown Exposition
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The following proofsesders have been
transferred from the day to the night
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John A Huston, Charles ". Trey. and
Aaron r. Nathan. OF the proof division,
have returned from vacations.
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Miss Ethel Carr and sister, Miss Maud
Carr. of the miscellaneous division. are
making a visit 20 Atlantic City for ten
days.
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81 three weeks, which was spent at
neighboring pleasure resorts
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Mrs. Ella (. Fryan. Of the bindery.
IS on a vacation.
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Frank NJ. Thompson. OF the first divi-
sion, is at his home at Fails Church.
Va, for a vacation rest.
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=. J. Byrne. assistant foreman In the
bindery. mas returned after spending
about three weeks at points ia Massa-
chusetts.
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Miss Margaret Thorne. of the uiscel-
ianeOus division. returned 10 Office last
week after spending ten days at her
home, in Maryland.
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r. E. schofeld, OF the printing divls-
Ion, was an interested visitor at the
jamestown Exposition last week
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Miss Lydia z. Shoemaker, Of the ac-
countants office. is spending her vaca-
ton at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Charles J. Baker and Louis Perron. OF
the printing division, spent a few days
last week on the upper Potomac fishing
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Mollie F. Truslow. Of the misceI-
laneous division. Is spending a week
with relatives and friends at her horne.
In Virginia
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E. r. Finley and George Burke. OF
the printing division, were members Of
the vacation thTong last week.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Edward Farley. Of the printing div
ision, celebrated Labor Day by remain
Ing at home to welcome a bouncing biz
boy.
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Harry Gum. of the first division. Is
spending his vacation at Atlantic Cid-
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Miss Julia Iardella. Of the misceIlane-
Gus division. Is spending her vacation at
Atlantic City.
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Louis K. Weber, OF the miscellaneous
division. IS spending his vacation at his
summer home, in Virginia.
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F. Tabler. OF the printing division.
has resumed bis duties in the bureau
after being on leave Of absence for sew
eral weeks.
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Miss B. NJ. Smith, Miss A. c. Ken
ealy, Miss II. VI. Smith, and Austin
Gray are among the humber taking
vacations In the asserting division,
office OF tie auditor
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Miss I. NJ. Phillips. Of the asserting
division. Office Of the auditor, reported
for duty Thursday after an illness Of
about three weeks.
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George II. SIsemore, Of the storeroonl.
leaves today for the jamestown Exposi-
tion, where he viii put in a few days
seeing the sights.
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". F Kennedy. OF the printing divi-
sion, has been away from the bureau
for several days on account OF illness.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Rufus L. Christian, OF the foundry di-
vision, is at Colonial Beach TO spend his
vacation.
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John J. King, Of the printing division,
is again a. work after spending a week
in Philadelphia
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Miss Julia r. Collins. OF the miscel-
ianeous division. is al ocean City, Nd,
for ten days.
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Charles T. Trotter, assistant super
intendent Of the division OF salaries and
allowances. with headquarters at At
lanta, Ga, was a caller at The depart
ment during the week.
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8Bureau Of Engraving and&
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for bass. Baker declares that he swung.
unaided. a three-pound bass
P. F. Brady. Of the printing division.
was on vacation last week
r. E. schoheld, OF the printing divls-
Ion, was an interested visitor at the
jamestown Exposition last week
E. r. Finley and George Burke, Of
the printing division, were members Of
the vacation thFong last week.
John J. King. Of the printing division,
is again az work after spending a week
in Philadelphia
Edward Farley. OF the printing div
ision, celebrated Labor Day by remain
Ing at home TO welcome a bouncing bis
hoy.
F. Tabier. Of the printing division.
has resumed his duties in the bureau
after being on leave of absence for sew
eral weeks.
George II. SIsemore, Of the storeroonl.
leaves today for the jamestown Exposi-
tor, where he viii put in few days
seeing the sights
Miss Jennie Garretson. messenger IN
the stamp room. spent last week at the
jamestown Exposition,
Miss Eula Z. Burke, OF the printing d.
vision Is spending her vacation at her
home IN Virginia.
Miss Nellie NJ. Cleary. Of the printing
division, has returned from a visit to
the jamestown Exposition.
Miss Ethel II. Day. OF the miscelane-
Gus division. is enjoying a ten-day va
cation trip 10 her home, in Virginia.
Miss Julia r. Collins. OF the miscel-
ianeous division. is az ocean City. Nd.
for ten days.
Miss MoIlie F. Truslow. Of the rnisceI-
laneous division. Is spending a week
with relatives and friends at her hons.
In Virginia.
Louis K weber, Of the miscellaneous
division. IS spending his vacation ct his
summer home, In Virginia.
Miss Margaret Thorne. Of the rniscel-
/ ianeous division, returned 10 Office last
Z week after spending ten days at her
home. in Maryland.
Miss Isabelle D. MCKEE and Miss
I Emma +. Walker, Of the miscellaneous
( division. were among the bureau en-
/ ployes n do the jamestown Exposition
/ last week.
Miss Ethel Carr and sister. Miss Maud
/ Carr. of the miscellaneous division. are
| making q visit 20 Atlantic City for ten
days
4 Miss Julia Iardella Of the misceIlane-
Gus division. Is spending her vacation at
/ Atlantic City.
I Mis- Ada J. Hudson. OF the printing d.
! vision. spent last week at her home IN
/ SpOJtsylvaria county, Va. and will also
-, visit the jamestown Exposition before
! she returns TO Office.
! Miss Mae 2. Borzt. messenger IN sec
! ton four, OF the printing division. spent
/ last week at Virginia Beach and the
! jamestown Exposition
! Miss Madeline NJ. Hoppe, of the print
/ ing division, is enjoying ten days OF
/ her annual leave at Virginia Beach and
/ the jamestown Exposition.
/ Miss Bessie A Sanford. OF the mlscel-
/ laneous division who has been spending
| moTeland county. Va. IN order to Tecup-
| crate her health. is EXPECTED 70 return TO
| the bureau tomorrow
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Miss Nellie NJ. Cleary. Of the printing
division, has returned from a visit to
the jamestown Exposition.
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Miss Jennie Garretson, messenger IN
the stamp room. spent last week at the
jamestown Exposition,
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John Bullough, Of the printing divi-
sion, viii be or vac alton this week.
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F. A Mumford OF philadelphia. has
received a probationary appointment as
an electrotype molder in the foundry di-
vision
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Miss Eula E Burke, OF the printing d.
vision IS spending her vacation at her
home, in Virginia.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

William L. Duncan, stenOgTapher in
the Office OF the superintendent of doc
uments. spent last week with relatives
and friends at his old home IN Boston.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Robert II. Pronder. OF the bureau OF
the Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eTaL returned Thursday from his vaca-
ton, which he spent at Barbourville
y. Y, accompanied by his wife. A few
days were spent with friends in New
York city and Brooklyn On the return
Trip.
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E. T. Bushnell assistant superinten-
dent Of the division Of salaries and al
lowances, is spending some time at his
home in Connecticut
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Albert H. King, of the proof division,
was on a vacation for several days last
week in order to entertain a party OF
relatives and friends from New York.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Ethel n. Day. OF the miscellane-
Gus division. is enjoying a ten-day va
cation trip 10 her home, in Virginia
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

John E. Walsh. Of the pamphlet bind
ing division, is spending two weeks at
Colonial Bach.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

George A. r. McNeir. of the proof di-
vision. was seized With chill while at
the office one day last week. He has
since been confined TO his room
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Edward Reinmuth, record clerk IN the
office OF the superintendent OF docu-
ments, has returned from his vacation
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Edward lie Bossiere. Mrs. Bette A.
Tanner, and Miss Mary A. Cramer. OF
the bindery, started on vacations last
week.
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c. H. RAIDER. OF the division OF APP
pointments, returned Tuesday, after a
vacation of three weeks, accompanied
by his wife. at his old home in New
castle. Ind.
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William H. McReynolds. of the divis-
ion of pOstofffce inspectors, accompanied
By his wife. is snending two weeks at
Harpers Ferry. W. Va.
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". a. Kemper. OF the examining divi-
sion. returned Thursday from two
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

W. H Wall. Of the division of ap-
pointments. is absent on two weeks
leave.
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Charles T. Carter, of the division OF
inspection, is on vacation for about three
weeks.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Edward Herbert. of the foundry d.
vision, led three fingers badly iacerated
by q routing machine.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Elliott S. Hubbard. clerk in the letter
and files division Of the office OF the
superintendent of documents. viii re-
turn tomorrow after spending a week
with relatives at his home in Auburn,
N Y
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Alfred 7. Hawksworth, Of the divi-
sion OF salaries and allowances, is
spending about three weeks at points
in the North.
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George L. Wood assistant supcrln-
tendent OF the division Of salaries and
allowances has been detained at home
on account Of Illness for several DAYS.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Charles Cardwell. Of the bludery, was
of duty Tor several days last week.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Mrs Emma F-aTrigan. Of the bindery.
, returned Tuesday from a pleasant stay
at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Henry A Shore, assistant chief clerk
Ct the division Of railway mail service,
IS spending TWO weeks at Salem, \. c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

John II. Carr and George o. Burke, Of
the watch force, leave today with the
Grand Army hosts for the Saratoga en-.
campment.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

William F. Walsmita. OF the fifth d.
vision proofroom, spent last week as a
member OF a piscatorial expedition.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

L. F. Orrison. OF the division OF post
Office inspectors, with his wife, made
the trip TO Atlantic City 20 spend Labor
Day. Mr.. OrrisOn's baseball instincts
got control OF him. however, and he
returned 30 Philadelphia 10 witness the
ingtCn-PhiladeiDhia double-header,
at the beach with relatives Joining her
Oh the retcrn home at Philadelphia
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George o. Barnes. o. the bindery, re-
turned Tuesday after being on vacation
for three weeks, the pleasure Of which
was destroyed by r bad attack OF rheu-
TAatism.
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S0Civil Service COmmiSSiOn1j

weeks vacation spent at LOTIONS Val
low Va
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John w Allen. copy messenger IN the
flfta division. has been promoted from
81 to $3.50 per day.
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Thomas A. Bvnum. Of tho proof divi-
sion. who has been 81 for several weeks.
IS reported to be Improving He will
go to washington Grove, Md, to re-
cuperate as soon as he is able 20 make
the trip.
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Miss Ida Reilly Of the division Of ap-
pointments, will return tomorrow from
a two weeks outing at the jamestown
Exposition.
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Miss Alice z. Waller, Of the account
ants office, who is on vacation, made
the trip 10 Boston BY sea.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Clara !. Graham. OF the chief
clerks division, was called away from
the department Thursday by a message
announcing the death OF her grand
mother.
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Among the bindery employees on vacs-
ton are Miss Eleanor NJ. Chambers.
Miss Ella T. Murphy, Miss Nora Leahy
Mrs. Annie NJ. McKevitt. Armour ].
Mathewson. and Henry o. White
Among those recently returning are
Louis Allen, Leonard Meyer, J. Wilson
Clark. and ]. L Mann.
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James Keogh.= Of the division of rail-
way adjustments. has been granted
leave Of absence for one month.
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Transfer Of PittsbuTg Secretary
Adds to Force Of Commission

An additional position for the force OF
the commission has ben secured as the
result Of the transfer Of the local secre-
tary at PittsbUrg, Pa, to the Isthmiah
Canal Commission. The vacancy VIII
be filed by an appointment for the com
missions force at Washington, and the
Postoffice Department viii be requested
To detail an employee OF the Pittsourg
office to act as local secretary Tor the
commission.
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Or. 7. P Chapman, OF the division
Of appointments, who has been absent
on leave the last three days Of the week,
Will return to duty tomorrow.
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K. L. Russell. journal clerk in the
chief clerks division, is on vacation for
two weeks, and is spending the time at
the jamestown Exposition.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Edna b. Cross. OF the folding and
packing division. has returned from 4
two-week vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Capt Richard B. Harlow, captain OF
the watch. will leave this afternoon by
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Deputy Public Printer Brian continues
70 offic!ate as acting Public Printer.
The absence OF Superintendent OF Manu-
facture Mcfarland also causes a move
up along the line First Assistant Su-
perintendent OF Manufacture Young is
acting superintendent. Foreman OF
Printing Constantine Is acting first as
sistant superintendent Of manufacture.
and First Assistant Foreman OF Print
ing Spottswood is acting foreman OF
printing
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Kenneth c. Vlpond. stenographer to
the chief OF the appointment division.
will return tomorrow from three
weeks vacation.
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for bass. Baker declares that he swung.
unaided. a three-pOund bass
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Arthur H. De RiemeT. Of the Bureau
OF the First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral, has returned from a pleasant outing
az Haven, Me. and nearby points.
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eral. has returned from a two weeks
vacation. having spent the time with his
wife at points in Maryland.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Mrs. Estelle Duvan. of the division Of
rural delivery, left yesterday for In
diana, where she VIII spend a month
in order to recuperate her health.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

H. Conq'est Clarke. assistant super
tntendent OF the division of rural de-
livery, is spending two weeks at Allan
TIC City.
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George W. Harris. Of the division of
railway mail service. left yesterday for
q vacation of three weeks.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

William Krail. OF the supply division,
made the trip to Philadelphia last week
in order to register his name for the
approaching election. He also accom-
panied HIS daughter to Atlantic City,
where she will remain for her health.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

P. F. Brady. Of the printing division.
was on vacation last week.
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John L. Clendenin. Of the proof divI-
sion, who lefS for East St. Louis. III,
last week, will remain there permanent
" and engage In the commission bust
ness
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division, returned Tuesday from a vaca-
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Miles Gowen. Of the printing division.
reports the arrival at his home OF a
handsome new daughter. George Cleary,
also OF the printing division, Is the
bearer OF similar news. but he says his
is a boy, which arrived on Tuesday
morning.
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l. NJ. Harr. of the examining divi-
sion, who has been absent ali week
spending a short vacation at Atlantic
City, VIII return TO duty tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

F. W. Huyler, of the application di-
vacation at his home in Pennsylvania.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

George P. Cook. OF the printing divl-
sion. accompanied by his family. has
! returned from st, Louis, Mo. where
two weeks were spent visiting friends
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Bruner simon and James Lord. Of the
printing division. have returned from
A weeks visit TO friends and relatives
at their old homes in Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Emma Fisher. Of Trenton, y. J.,
is the guest OF her brother. L. H. Fisher.
secretary Of the Fourth civil service dis
tTict. in Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Michael shaen, acting foreman OF the
foundry division. is spending his annual
leave with his family at Chesapeake
Beach. Thomas W. Shomo is filing the
position as acting foreman.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Joseph H McAllister, Of the Bureau OF
the Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Jeanie II. Moxon. Of the divi-
sion Of dead letters, returned Thurs
day after spending her annual vacation
at points in New England
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Joseph F. splann, Of the foundry ii
vision, is spending his vacation at In
dianapolis, Ind.