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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26
CATERING FOR A zoo.

Catering for the inmates Of the Lon-
Con zoo is a formidable work and the
1000 Dill tor the last year gives a re-
markable insight into the variety "
me oietetlc requirements OF the socI-
ely s menagerie- Altogether the total
cost OF the menu was $1,000 and TIE
items include 2,224 pounds of beef Is 20
pounds OF biscuits. p 6s3 eggs. 7f3 gallons
OF milk, $3.50 tons Of preserved milk,
500 whiting Z555 pints OF shrirnps and
S4.zaz parts CT fowl In addition. there
were - pounds Of sugar. g jars OF
meat extract. " lemons. 800 pounds Of
monkey nuts. go bushels Of green's. u. go
pounds Of potatoes, 4.5s9 dozens Of "a
naras, 6.456 oranges. PA pounds OF
grapes and 5-si6 quarter leaves OF
5reah- II Is interesting To note t1af
me rice and preserved milk OF which
nucA larger quantities We're used in
| the last year than in 1905, were REQUIRED
mainly for the young elephant tbe
young Inian and African rhinoceroses,
and the young hippopOtamus.
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Yacht Races Begin.

On Saturday yacht racing will begin
with the matches OF the Seawanhaka-
Corinthian Yacht Club. at Oyster Bay.
for the fiCteen-foot class boat. On the
following Thursday. that is TO say Me
mortal Day, not only the Seawanhaka-
Corinthian, but likewise the New York
Yacht Club and many other kindred or
ganizations along the Sound will have
regattas, and. in one word. the Sound
will be dotted with so many pleasure
craft owned and freighted by society as
10 convey the impression that fashion
has temporarily abandoned Fifth ave
nue. for that beautiful marine highway
which extends from Hell Gate TO Block
Island.
Many boats are already in commission
and yachting parties are the order OF
the day. But II is not until the racing
begins that real zest is infused TO the
sport Of yachting.
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farmer when he was over in this city
the other day. Not only was he looked
upon as a ''rube' by some OF the police
department with whom he came in con-
tact. but by nearly all OF the news
papers OF the resort zIr- Mcdowell was
here early in May and was unfortunate
enough to have $500 for pickpockets to
steal away from him. The thieves we're
caught later and ne got the greater part
of his money back. But the experience
was worth all he lost because OF the
Joke" of being called a 'hecker'' when
it has been years since he has "sowed''
potatoes of piloted a "pesky'' mule
attached to a pillow through a corn
patch.
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Entertaining the Duke.
Two Dog Shows.

A feature { the week viii be the an
nual sumne- dog show Of the Ladies'
Kennel Association Of America, which will
take place IT. the fair grounds Of Mine
ola, L. /, on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This MineCla dog show is always made
the occasion Of much hospitality in the
district. where II eXcites much interest,
as there are few who own country
houses and villas there who do not have
one or more show dogs. Among the
moving spirits in the management Of the
affair are Mrs. James L KernOchan,
Mrs. J. J. Vatable. Mrs Reggie Wander
bilt, Miss Anna Sands, and Mrs. r. c.
W. Wadsworth.
Another dog show of the week viii be
that Of the WestChester Kennel Club on
Saturday next at Gedney Farm, the
Howard Wilets' place near White
Plains.
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Two Horse Shows.

Quito a number Of people viii. as
usual. so over this week TO Phiiadel-
phia for the horse show there, which
opens tomorrow and lasts TIL Friday.
As usual, the Reggie Vanderbilts will
be to the fore among the New York
contingent. But Alfred G. Wander bit
viii be missing from the scene, having
sailed once more for England on board
the Adriatic in order TO be on hand for
the presentation of his twenty-eight
horses at the great International Horse
Show in London. which opens at the
Olympia next Friday week, lasting until
June Is. Besides his string of horses,
Alfred Vanderbilt viii likewise show
three coaches. namely. two road
coaches and park team, and will have
altogether the largest and, perhaps. the
finest showing of any one exhibitor at
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CtNil.NprvioeGOIrgn.
S0AAA0|5
CUSTOMS SERVICE
EXAMINATION HELD
Not Enough Applications
Were Received for Two
Previous Dates.

An examination was held yesterday at
Norfolk. Va, to secure eligibles for I'LL
ng the position OF inspector IN the Gus
IONS Service at the jamestown EXPOSE
lion. An examination was heli for This
position on March q, but owing to the
aumber of inspectors needed TO handle
The large foreign exhibits. not enough
iigibles were secured TO ill the posi-
lions. Another examination was TO have
been held on May s, but 50 few appii-
cations were received that the exami-
nation was postponed until yesterday.
1t is thought that enough applicants will
have passed this last examination TO
all the positions which still remain
vacant
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Martineau-Robbins Wedding.

Probably the smaTtest wedding OF the
week win be that OF Cyril Martineau.
of England. to Miss Muriel DelanO Rob
bins. daughter Of Mrs. Price Collier by
her first marriage. on Saturday next at
Tuxedo, where Mr.. and Mrs. Price
Collier have a villa.
Many Invitations have been issued and
the picturesque St Mary's Church viii
be crowded Miss Ellen and Miss Laura
Delano. COUSINS OF the bride. and her
two little half-sisters. the daughters OF
Nj. and Mrs Price Collier. will be her
only attendants. Cyril Martineau VIII
afterward take his bride to England to
live. He Is a widower.
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NEWS AND CHAT OF THE WEEK
Continued from Fifth Page.)

Continued from Fifth Page.)
where they will make their home in the
future.
ID. ID. Davis is in Harrisonburg.
Miss Chandler sails for Europe the 1st
OF June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ Shepardson
have been the guests during the past
week of Mrs. Bradley Peyton, of Char
lottesville.
Miss Nee Payne has returned to Bal
timore after visit to Mrs. T. NJ. Jones
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washingtonians Registered.

The following residents OF the National
Capital have registered At these Atlantic
city hotels during U-e week;
American Hotel-G. :. Bond.
The Brevoort-W. 4. Redgel
Berkshire lint. 3. Zane, A J. We'd
derburn, jr.
Craig Halls. Brown. J. ". Vail
Hotel ChalfOnte-Pstcr Taylor, Mrs.
Charles o. Foster, Miss Mary c. Foster,
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PLAN IMPROVEMENT
OF ATLANTIC CITY
Clerk Mcdowell Hears
"Come-On" Call When
He Arrives.

ATLANTIC CITY. May 2S-PIans
showing how Atlantic City might be
beautihed and become the Paris Of
held at the Hotel Chalfonte. The plans
Include the building of drainage canal
from the Inlet Park to Illinois avenue,
building OF two parks, a boulevard l35
feet wide from the Inlet 10 Illinois and
Pacific avenues, TO run between Pacific
avenue and the ocean and curve into
Pacific avenue, an unbroken chain Of
driveways through the most attractive
of avenues.
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Directors of Baseball Team
Think Their Nine a Winner

Eddie Robinson and Jesse Watt, man
ager and coach, respectively, of the
Treasury baseball team, are highly
pleased over the result of the opening
skirmish in which the Money Makers
showed excellent form and won easily.
Both are still of the opinion that in
the nine representing the Treasury TITS
year they haxe one OF the strongest in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

NEW YORK, May 25.-June opens this
week to the sound of marriage bells
which will continue well nigh without
interruption throughout the month
There are at least a score of fashionable
weddings on the very first day. that Is
10 say on Saturday next. and so many
are scheduled to follow that the next
FEW weeks are bound 10 prove particu-
larly gay. and above al, very busy from
social point OF viuw. Not that the
remaining days Of Nav are destined 20
be in any respect dull. For the arrival
OF the Duke of the AbruzZi. Prince Louis
Of Italy, yesterday, for a weeks stay.
and the presence in port of a number
Of French, Austrian, and Italian war
ships with crowds of dashing and tilted
officers on board, is being the occasion
Of much hospitality. both by the smart
set and by their foreign guests
Entertaining the Duke.
The duke will be extensively enter
tanned while here. Tomorrow night the
consul general OF Italy. Count Massiglia-
gives a banquet in his honor at the
Waldorf-Astoria, and on Thursday even
ing he will dine 9Th Mayor Mcclellan
At a private dipner Given by the latter
at his house in Washington square. Be
sides these there win be a number OF
other dinners, and it Is reported that
/ before taking his departure he will ac-
| knowledge the hospitalities accorded tC
him by giving a dance on board the
Varese, which viii be, in a measure, q
counterpart Of the memorable ball given
! by Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg
/ on board his flagship. Drake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Mrs. Stuart Jamison has returned from
Trenton.
Mr. and Mrs. A S Doniphan have re-
turned from a visit 10 Atlantic City.
The Rev. C. B. obermayer and Mrs.
Obermayer, of st. Louis. are visiting
friends in this city. Mrs. obermayer
was Miss Kate Appiek. of this city.
c. ]. Dearborne and sister, Miss Irene
Dearborne, have returned from a pleas
ant visit to Richmond.
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Entertaining Abruz1
And Foreign Officers
New York's Social ask

the Olympia Among others who will
be In London for the show will be Au-
gust and the Perry Beimonts, Reginald
Rives, Creighton Webb, Mrs. John
Jacob Astor, ]. Pierpont Morgan and
Clarence Mackey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26
Charles o. Cole Goes West
To Be Lawyer in Oklahoma

Charles o. Cole. of the Treasurer
office, left last week for Oklahoma,
where he goes to look over the field with
the view OF selecting a location to settle
and engage in the practice of law. He
Is graduate in law from George Wash
ington University.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Miss A. 3. Marshall and Miss Eliza
beth Cook, both of Charleston. S. c.,
who have been visiting In Washington
as the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. C.
Coles, the former the chief OF the rural
carrier division. left on Monday for a
two or three weeks visit in Fauquier
county, Va, before returning home.
Miss Cook, who is the cousin of Mrs.
Coles, and Miss Marshall intend re-
turning in a few weeks for a longer
visit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

DR. L. NJ. Tolman. chemist of Internal
Revenue Bureau, recently moved into
the new home which he has built at
the corner of Fifteenth and Emerson
streets northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26
Washington Visitors.

Rabbi Abram Simon, 4 well. known
Washington divine. is spending a few
days at the shore He is accompanied
by Mrs Simon. and they are registered
at the Hotel Pierrepont.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Joel Hillman, OF Washington, who re
Gently leased the Hotel Rudolf, arrived
this week and Is now quartered at the
hotel. supervising several improvements
that are TO be completed befoie he takes
control Of the place on June 1. He Is
accompanied by Mrs. HillEian.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Spencer E. Bomar. of the application
division. who is the inventor Of a now
type Of airship, will send a model of his
machine to the jamestown Exposition
the coming week for exhibition by &c
quest of the Aeronautical Congress Of
the exposition Mr. Bomar's machine
is Of the heavier than air type. consist
ing of light car, on wheels and cap
able Of running on the ground. with lit
ing propellers set above and parallel
with the car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

The Rev. J. Ernest Iitsinger, pastor
OF one Of the Methodist churches OF
Washington, is spending some time at
the shore. He Is accompanied by HIS
wife. They are at the Hotel Monticello
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Arthur B. Adams, of the chemical
laboratory, Internal Revenue Bureau.
was called to st. Louis on official bust
ness connected with that office last
week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Engineer-in-Chief c. A. .McAllister is
directed TO proceed to Baltimore, Md,
on official business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

c j. Tracewell. Comptroller OF the
Currency, of Washington, is a visitor
at the Hotel Chalfonte. He IS here
for the benefit of his health and will re-
main two weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Chief Clerk Ludlow returned last
Monday from a short trip on official
business to the jamestown Exposition.
He reports that the Government eXnib-
its are in frs shape.
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MUCH MORE PROFITABLE.

There be also those who. having failed
to make good, not only decide to make
bad, but find that it really pays better.
Puck
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1. Kaufman and Louis ,-aufmann, of
Washington. are spending a couple of
weeks at the Hotel Lorraine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Cheesman.
the former of the division OF appoint
ments. are entertaining this week H.
Harold Stepler. of Woodstown. N j..
at their home. at 3Ol6 Q street north
west. Mr.. Stepler expects TO remain
their guest for about a week before Ie-
turning home. He has just completed
his freshman year at Pennsylvania Uni
versity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

d. A. Gates. chief of internal revenue
agents, went 10 Rome, Ca, last week
on business connected with that office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

w. S. Shelby, Of Washington, d. C,
is spending a fortnight here
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Mrs. McIntire of Washington, is regis
tered at the Hotel Elwood for the entire
season
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Notes and Personals.

An examination for deputy collector
and clerk in the Internal Revenue ser
vice will be held at Alexandria, Va.
on June u.
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z6S> Treasury [@Z8<1

the league. and that il will be in the
race for the flag.
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Gen. A. Hartsuff. retired, OF Washing
ton, is enjoying an outing at the shore.
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McDowell's Welcome.

Alexander Mcdowell. chief clerk Of
the House of Representatives was called
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Gel. James Oaks, U. S. A. retired.
veteran of the Mexican, Seminole In
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Br and Mrs. r. V. lie Dow. of Wash
ingtOn. are spending few weeks at
the Hotel ElwOod.
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II. T. Mitchell, of the examining
division, is spending ten days leave at
Atlantic City. He will return the mid
die Of the coming week.
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dian and civil wars, is spending a few
weeks at the Hotel Chalfonte for the
benefit Of his health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Miss Blanche A. Dalton, one of the
buresu's popular young ladies. Is spend
ing two weeks at Hot Springs, Va.
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Notes and Personals.

Second Lieut.. c. NJ. Gabbett is grant
ed twelve days extension leave.
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Second Assistant Engineer w. NJ
Prall is granted ten days leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Miss Matte E. Bean. OF the cxamin-
ing division, recently rendered her res
ignation in order to Eecuperate her
health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Mrs. Ida Kelly. Of Iowa. National
Banker Of the Woodmen Of the World,
who has been in attendance at the
jamestown Exposition in that capacity,
is the guest this week OF her cousin,
Mrs. John S. Gibson, wife of John H.
Gibson. OF the custodians force.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Bruner II. Simon. of section Of the
printing division, returned TO work
Monday, after an absence on account OF
Illness. 8 part Of the time being spent
at his home in Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

William f. Manning, plate printer in
section 2. reported for duty the first
part Of the week. after an illness OF
several weeks.
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Miss Bertha o. Sherry, OF the wetting
division. is taking a portion OF her an
nual leave.
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Miss Mollie Z. Scaggs. messenger in
section Of the printing division, left
Thursday for her home at Highland,
Nd, where she viii spend a week with
relatives and friends
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Capt. J. II. Quinan is granted thirty
days extension sick leave.
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Miss May Edmonds. of the miscel-
laneous division, has been spending sew
eral days in Lancaster county, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

William J. Davidson, OF the machine
division, has been enjoying a week 8
leave.
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Miss Pearl S. Young. OF section 4 OF
the printing division, has been trans
ferred to the night force. and assigned
TO the examining division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26
ENGRAYERS ELECT
THEIR DELEGATES
They Will Attend the An
nual Convention in Chi
cago During July.

The various locals of the International
Plate Printers Union have selected del
egates to represent them at the annual
convention, which is to be held this year
In Chicago the latter part of July. The
list OF delegates selected is as follows:
Union No. l, John z. Mailman and
David A. GOrdan; No. ?. Edward L.
Schrack and ]. p. Murphy; No. 3, Will
lam Foley; No. 4, Frank Nystrom and
J. c. Price; No. 3, John Hayden and
James Cookery; No. 8, William II. Kent
and ]. A. Glen; No. I. Arthur Van SAINT
and z. G. Schauenberg; No. 8. G.. Konert
and J. X. Eccles; No. .. John C. Miller
and Orrin r. Bronx; No. 10. Charles La
Hayne and r. Z. Clifton The alter
mates for the local union are Frank J.
McKenna and James p. McNally
Foreman Emile Huck. of section six
of the printing division. had a pleasant
visit last week from his son. wardloe
Huck, who was on his way 20 the
jamestown Exposition to visit his
father
William J. Myth. OF the printing di-
vision, was called TO his old home in
New York on Monday by a message
announcing the death OF his father.
Miss Josephine G. Holohan. OF sec
ton three Of the printing division, is
i'll with an attack Of typhoid fever.
Col william H Peck, foreman OF sec
ton 8 Of the printing division. goes on
vacation tomorrow for one week
Foreman Thomas F. Roche. Of the
printing division. viii return tomorrow
/ from a short vacation.
Bruner II. Simon. OF section Of the
| printing division, returned TO work
| Monday, after an absence on account OF
| Illness. g part Of the time being spent
at his home in Philadelphia
! William f. Manning, plate printer in
section ?. reported for duty the first
part Of the week. after an illness OF
several weeks.
William J. Davidson. Of the machine
division, has been enjoying a week 6
leave.
Miss Linda c. Shelton, of the stamp
book room. left on Monday for her
home in Fredericksburg. Va. where
she win spend some time with relatives
| and friends.
| Miss Emma J. Robey, of the number
| ing division. has been on leave Of aD-
senCe for several days.
, Miss Frances J. MONK. of the wetting
| division, was on leave last week.
Miss Pearl T2lley, OF the numbering
II 81 HafH n 4 FOR hnr
home in West Virginia, where she in
| tends remaining for several weeks, IT
! order to improve her health.
| Miss Beulah Harris. who has beer
1 employed in section Of the printing
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The Tires Easy Money Man" mas
not yet put in an appearance at the
commission. Some have seen him on
NE street. at theaters. and other places.
Ind the others are not discouraged in
their hope of meeting him, for they
realize the gigantic task the Easy
Money Man" has before him and re-
member that he is doing his best to get
around.
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Miss Kate Reilly, Of the miscellaneous
division. has beer on leave for several
days
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The family of J. H Richardson,
who was recently appointed to the divi-
sion of appointments. from the State of
Maine. arrived last Wednesday 20 take
UP their residence in Washington. from
Portland, Me, their former home.
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W. Sherman, Of sehe examining divi-
sion. was absent on leave for two days
of last week
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Foreman Thomas F. Roche. Of the
printing division. win return tomorrow
from a short vacation.
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Chief Engineer J. E. Derry is granted
ten days leave.
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Miss Josephine A. Kinsey. who has
been employed in section five Of the
printing division. resigned her position
on Thursday in order to recuperate her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-26

Peter Maus. Of section one Of the print
ing division, has been at his home Ill
for the last two or three weeks, suffer
ing with rheumatism.
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William J. Myth, OF the printing di-
vision, was called TO his old home in
New York on Monday by a message
announcing the death OF his father.
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Richard Rogers. Of section l of the
printing division. is numbered among
the bureaus sick.
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Mrs. Mary +. Anderson and Mrs Lucy
H. Rotenbury, formerly employed in
the sewing division of the bindery at the
Government Printing Office. have been
given positions in the bureau.
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William f. Little plate printer. Is
taking a portion OF his annual leave.