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The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Mord Hyams. until recently .imekeep-
er OF the nth division. has rendered his
resignation and returned to his old home
in North Carolina, where he viii engage
in business.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Earl r. Field. of the stenographer's
room Of the division of appointments.
was promoted from clerk, at $50 per an
mum, the promotion being effective on
February ], vice Hobart II. Ramsdell
resigned.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Lieutenant OF the Watch Daniel A.
Babcock. who was severely injured re-
Gently in a street car accident, is report
ed to be slightly improved, and it is
now believed that he has a chance for
recovery.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Frank A. Martie has received a trans
er from the main Office to the plate
5ault, al an increse in salary.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
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Wallace J. Young. formerly n clerk in
Mr. Halloran's room Of the division of
appointments, has accepted a position
IN the State Department. Mr. Young
began his new duties on February Is.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Leonard Nachman. plate printer in
section FIVE. is on the sick list He is
confined 10 his home with an abscess on
his neck
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
IOHN FRANCIS MIDDLETON,
The Baby Mascot Of Hancock Com
mand, No. 7, q. V. o.

John Francis Middleton. the eight
months-old grandson OF Col John Md
dleton. OF the Western division lthe new
lieutenant colonel of Hancock command,
L. V u. nas been adopted as the mas
cot of Hancock command John Francis
is sturdy young gentleman. and good
luck "A predicted TO the organization
because OF his connection with it, Han
cock command is composed largely Of
Pension Bureau clerks and is in a -four
ishing condition. Among the prominent
members Of this organization who are
Pension Bureau employees are J. /. Da-
venport, First Deputy COMMISSIONS:
Capt. J. +. Hart. chief Of the army di-
vision. and T. d. Yeager. private secre-
tsry 20 the Commissioners.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Bert Thornett. Of the plate vault. has
resumed his duties at the bureau after
an absence OF several weeks on account
OF illness
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Mamie Kephart has gone 20
Frederick, Md. TO spend week with
friends.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

S. H. Marks. private secretary to
Chief Clerk Ludlow. returned last sun
day from short trip TO Norfolk, Va.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

r. A. Huett. plate printer in section
light, has been detained at home by
revere attack OF the grip.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

I y
The Pension Bureau is wen represent
ed IN the department encampment.
Grand Army Of the Republic. now in
session at c. A. r. Hall, IH2 PenusyI-
vania avenue northwest J. +. Daven-
port. First Deputy Commissioner. is a
representative from his post: ]. II.
SpragUe. OF the special examination di-
vision. who is past department com
mander OF Lincoln post: Capt John J.
Freeld. r. Fl. Holbrc5k. and r. d.
Schwikardi, of the Eastern division G.
5. Wilder. b. f. Chase. and Abraham
! Myers. OF the Western division: y. y.
Mccullough and W. A. Moore. of the
Southern division: Capt J. L. Hart and
J. Harry jerks. Of the Army division:
( Capt Riley. % the Old War and Nav
division; ;. ". McEldcrry. Of the Law
division. and W. II. Il Warman. Of the
Medical division. all being members. +.
Hoibrook is A candidate for the Office Of
Junior vice department commander.
Miss Johnson has been transferred
from the Western to the Eastern divi-
sion
Miss Grace D. Hayes, Of the Western
division, is away on ten DAYS trip to
Illinois.
The great demand for blank forms for
applying for pension under the new pen
sion law Ohe McCumber biID. and the
great number OF applications being re-
ceived under that law. has necessitated
large detail OF clerks from the several
adjadieating divisions to the chief
CLERKS force.
DR.. r. Hester, Of the medical division.
has been transferred TO the Eastern di-
vision
.. p Hallam. who was assistant chief
clerk of the bureau when Green p
Raum was Commissioner OF Pensions.
has been transferred from the Eastern
10 the Southern division.
I W. Y. RepDart, formerly a clerk in
the Pension Bureau. and later a speciaI
examiner, who resigned about a wear
ago and began practicing law at Chi
cago, died February 4.
Capt. L. NJ. Kelsey. Deputy Commits
sloner of Pensions. is away on business
and pleasure combined. He viii visit
several points in Illinois during his alb
sence.
J. O'Connor Roberts, Of the Board OF
Review, who has had a serious illness.
is now regularly on duty.
Capt E. d. Tracy appears TO have
fully recovered from his recent attack
Of the grip.
DIR. E. A Duncan is i'll with partial
paralysis.
Capt. c. s. Wilder. Of the Western
division. who has been III. is again on
duty.
Miss Barnes. OF the Western division.
has returned to her desk after a short
leave of absence.
H. p. Holden, of the Western division.
is on sick leave.
Read Heanna, of the Western division.
is again at his desk. after a sick leave
Of several days.
Miss Florence E. Crandau. OF the East
ern division, has returned to duty after
an absence. of fifteen days, caused by a
severe attack of grip.
George f Woodbury.. of the Eastern
division, has been confined 10 his home
for some time. and his friends are very
anxious as TO the result.
Miss Theresa g. Houghton has re-
turned 20 the Office after long and
trying illness.
Mrs. L. Arnold. Of the Eastern divis-
ion, who has been in the hospital SUI
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

J f. BorIand, the chief clerk. has been
confined to his home for several days
with the grip.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

First Assistant Postmaster General
Frank A Hitchcock has been the act
ing Postmaster General for several days.
owing 10 the absence Of Postmaster
General COrtelyOu who has been in
Canton. Ohio. comforting with Mrs Ne
Kinley in regard 10 several matters con-
nected win the late President McKiu-
ley's estate. Of which Mr.. COrtelyoU is
one Of the administrations.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

superintendent William Mckinney has
)een Ill with the grip for a week.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

II. \. Hess of the examining division.
was absent from his Office for several
days during the past week on account
Of the illness of his little daughter The
child is reported to have scarlet fever.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss NJ f. Melick. of the ASSERTING
division. Office of the Sixth Auditor. has
been promoted in salary.
Captain LipscOmb. chief Of the assert
ing division, was called to Annapolis,
Nd, on business, Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

G. W. Hall. of the examining division
was absent two days during the past
week on account OF illness
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

William S. Waudby, special agent in
the Bureau OF Labor. has been detached
from deld service for the time being and
assigned TO duty at the bureau. Mr.
Waudby was shot In the face while
watching a bad fellow recklessly
handling a gun under his hotel window
IN Bowling Green, Ky. a few weeks ago
Mr.. Waudby got out Of Kentucky as
soon as he could and returned East. A
few days ago ne was caught in a hotel
fire. at Syracuse. " " and escaped
with only his trousers and one shoe. Mr..
Waudby thought Office duty would suit
him better until the evil spell was
broken.
Mrs Nancy G. Billups. OF Louisa.
Lawrence county. KY. who has been
visiting her son, r. S. Bmups, a clerk
I'm the Bureau Of Labor. for the past
three weeks, has returned 10 her home.
i. a. Prindcll. jr.. OF the division OF
appointments was with home people at
Prindeli. Nd, over the holiday.
Charles T. Graf, OF the division Of
printing. has been in Lebanon, Pa, FOR
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

The depart--7ut cafe has resumed op-
being out Of commission for several
months. The gasJOnomic requirements
OF the inner man are being properly
looked after. and there is little reason
for anyone going hungry. provided he
has saved the price out OF his semi
monthly stipend
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Mabel Maloy, Of the gold room.
bindery, has been III for the past week
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Hattie 3. Mcfarland has been
given temporary appointment in the
stenographers' room of the division OF
appointments, dating from Saturday.
February 1e Miss Mcfarland was Sc
lected from the register for the State
Of Maryland
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

MISS Flora Pierce has been unable TO
te at her desk in the examining division
ior week. because OF sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Col. Charles L. Walker. of Rock
Island. Ill, was q visitor IN the big
printery on Tuesday. and vas taken
through the office by special guide. The
colonel is a personal friend of Fore
man A. W. Bowen, of the first division.
He was very much pleased with his
short visit.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss a. z. D. Bierly. Of the asserting
division, has received a transfer 10 thu
foreign division.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

John y. Massey, jr.. a recent acouisI-
ton TO the job force, an imposer. has
joined the press revisers on the main
press room floor as an assistant and Is
now enrolled under Superintendent Nc
Farland.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Promotions throughout the various
bureaus of the department have
been numerous during the past week.
This fact in connection with a holiday
has served TO make nearly everybody
happy
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

w. l.. Griggs. J. Z. Burkhart, and AL
fred Wright of the stamping division,
blndery. are taking a weeks leave.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

William Singleton, OF the bindery, re-
turned To the Office Wednesday after on
illness of two weeks duration
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

II. c. Coles, chief Of the rural car
rier division. was confined to his home
Wednesday by sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

J. F. MoCarty. Of the bindery, was
called to his home in SaTgerties. y. Y.
on Tuesday on account of the serious
illness of his mother
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Clara c. Martin, of the bindery,
rendered her resignation last week 10
take a position In the General Land
Office of the Interior Department as
clerk.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

James B. Knapp. veteran typo, assist
ant foreman of the job division in pre-
yious administrations. and one Il the
best job printers in the big shop, has
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Harry Hook. of the blank division of
the bindery. left Thursday for his home
in philadelphia. to spend several DAYS
with his family.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss c. f. Creighton. Of the asserting.
division. was absent the first part of the
week on account Of the death of her
father, which occurred at his home in
this city. He was eighty-nine years OF
age. and said To be the oldest Mason
in the city Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Minnie E. Hunter. of the Score
lary's division, was III two days during
The past week.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

The Government Printing Office will
be represented in the Capital City
League by a strcnS aggregation Of
ball players,
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

writer in the Office OF Chief Clerk
Chance. is reported 10 be considerably
improved after a six weeks siege OF
typhoid fever.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

David r. Warren. clerk in the division
OF dead letters, has been transferred to
the General Land Office. in the Interior
Department. ard assigned TO duty as .
sJenographer and typewriter.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

division Of postoflce inspectors, returned
10 the department Monday and resumed
his duties after an absence Of about six
weeks, due 10 his illness.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Arthur il. Bachmann, of the stenog
raphers room of the division of ap-
polntments. was unable 10 be present
at the commission several days last
week on account OF the illness Of his
utuc son. Hollis.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

ferinE with nervous prOstration. has re-
turned TO her desk much improved.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Sigmund Di-nfeld. clerk In the division
of dead letters. has been transferred
10 the Bureau Of the Third Assistant
Postmaster General and assigned TO the
money order division
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

George H Tucker. Of the recording
division. has been on the sick list for
the past week
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss f. X. Eckert, clerk in the Office
OF Chief Clerk Chance returned 10 her
desk during the week. after a short i'll
ness
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Chancellor c. Willis. of the office of
the foreman Of binding, who has been
temporarily assigned TO duty at the
White House, returned to the office
Monday and resumed his former posi-
tiCn.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

William r. StovaIl, special examiner
at VicksbUrg. Miss. was in the city
last week visiting friends
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Mrs L. Arnold. of the Eastern divis-
ion, who has been in the hospital SUI
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Judge c. ". Tompkins. Of the board
Of review. is on sick leave
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

J C.. Towers, chief Of the opening
branch Of the division OF dead letters,
was on the sick list for few days
the first part Of the week.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Ernest /. Howard. of the record divi-
sion. has been appointed postmaster az
HerndOn. Va.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Nelson y. Lucas. Of the board of re-
view. is hack at his desk again after n
severe attack OF grip.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Luther s. Cannon. OF the board of re-
view. : at his desk again. after suffer-
ing from a severe cold.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

teudent Of the division Of salaries and
allowances. has been in New York for
the past few weeks on special business
connected with the department.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Helen Murray, Of the sewing ma
chine room, who has been at home i'll
for the past two weeks, is reported
TO be rapidly recovering.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Charles IT. Perry captain ~ tho
watch. is on duty again, after an alb
sence on account Of sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Fred Cromwell. clerk in the Office Of
the superintendent Of documents. left
Thursday night for New York city,
where he will attend an exhibition Of
motor boats as one Of the representa-
tives of the Caledonian Boat Club.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

George f Woodbury.. Of the Eastern
division, has been confined 10 his home
for some time. and his friends are very
anxious as to the result.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

John Nolan, Of the document division
Of the bindery, was taken suddenly in
Monday on his way home from the
office. He was carried into a drug store
and later taken 10 his home. He was
able 10 return to his work the latter
part Of the week.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Theresa g. Houghton has re-
turned 70 the Office after a long and
trying illness.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Charles T. Trotter. assistant superin-
tendent Of the division Of salaries and
allowances. stationed at Atlanta. Ga,
arrived in the city Wednesday 10 con-
fer with the department on matters per
tanning TO his district.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

John Carvi. Of the bindery; William
S. Adams. Of the ruling room, bindery.
and Mrs Jane +. Minor I'm charge of
the piece sewing room of the bindery.
old building, were III last week.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

V. NJ Tucker, of the board Of review,
is confined to his home at Congress
Heights with a severe attack OF grip.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

r. Fletcher Dennis has been trans
ferred To the board Of review.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

John II. Bell. board OF review, is on
duty again, after a spell of grip.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

fering with nervous prostration. has re-
! turned TO her desk much improved
V. NJ. Tucker, of the board Of review,
is confined to his home at Congress
Heights with a severe attack Of grip
William II. StovaH, special examiner
at Vicksburg. Miss, was in the city
last week visiting friends,
Judge c. N. Tompkins. Of the board
Of review. is on sick leave
Nelson y Lucas. Of the board of re-
view. is hack at his desk again after \
severe attack OF grip.
Charles H. Perry. captain 81 tho
watch. is on duty again, after an alb
sence on account Of sickness.
r Fletcher Dennis has been trans
ferred to the board Of review
John II. Bell, board Of review. is on
duty again, after spell of grip.
Luther 8. Cannon. of the board of re-
view, Is at his desk again. after suffer-
ing from a severe cold.
Ernest l.. Howerd. of the record divi-
sion. has been appointed postmaster aC
HerndOn. Va.
Walter VI Campbell. assistant chief
Of the finance division. who has been
disabled by a wounded finger. is on
| duty again
John Bate, OF the board of review. has
returned "a duty from an absence on
account of sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Florence Suit. of the bindery.
has been III with the grip for the past
week ana detained at home.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Walter W Campbell. assistant chief
Of the finance division. who has been
disabled by a wounded finger, is on
duty again
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Dr. +. Hester. Of the medical division.
has been transferred to the Eastern di-
vision
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

I d. c. Ringgold. Of the bindery. re-
turned TO the Office Monday. after hav-
| ing been III at his home for the past
/ six weeks
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Florence E. CrandaT. OF the East,
ern division, has returned to duty after
an absence. of fifteen days. caused by a
severe attack of grip.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

The boOkbinders' MINISTRIES gave an
afternoon and evening performance at
Alexandria on Washington's Birthday,
under the direction of Charles F. wes-
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

.. ?. Hallam. who was assistant chief
clerk Of the bureau when Green 3.
Kaum was Commissioner OF Pensions.
has been transferred from the Eastern
20 the Southern division.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

John Bate, OF the board of review. has
returned "a duty from an absence on
account of sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

been promoted 70 the post OF revis,r ant
assigned a desk in the main press room
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

The great demand for blank forms for
applying for pension under the new pen
sion law Ohe McCUmber biID. and the
great number Of applications being re-
ceived under that law. has necessitated
a large detail Of clerks from the several
adjacicating divisions to the chief
CLERKS force.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

several days. paying a visit to the fam
| lily OF his uncle.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24


way mail clerk thirty days sick leave
in any fiscal year, with pay. Carriers
who on June 80 1897. are regularly en-
ployed at $500 per annum, VIII be en-
titled to promotion TO the fourth grade
upon satisfactory evidence Of their ef-
fciency during at least one years SER
vice.
First Assistant POstma ster General
Frank A. Hitchcock has been the act
ing Postmaster General for several days.
owing 10 the absence Of Postmaster
General COrtelyou. who has been in
Canton. Ohio. comforting with Mrs Ne
kinley in regard 10 several matters con-
nected win the late President McKiu-
ley's estate. Of which Mr.. COrtelyoU is
one Of the administrators.
The deparf--7ut cafe has resumed op-
eratiOns under a new management after
being out Of commission for several
months. The gasJOnomic requirements
OF the inner man are being properly
looked after and there is little reason
for anyone going hungry. provided he
has saved the price out OF his semi
monthly stipend.
Chief Clerk Theodore Ingalls,. OF the
division Of postoflce inspectors, returned
10 the department Monday and resumed
his duties after an absence Of about six
weeks, due TO his Illness
G.. L. Waring. stenographer and type
writer in the Office OF Chief Clerk
Chance. is reported 20 be considerably
improved after a six weeks siege OF
typhoid fever.
David Il. Warren. clerk in the division
OF dead letters, has been transferred To-
the General Land Office. in the Interior
Department, ard assigned TO duty as =
sJenographer and typewriter.
Sigmund Di-nfeld. clerk IN the division
of dead letters. has been transferred
10 the Bureau Of the Third Assistant
Postmaster General and assigned to the
money order division
J. c.. Towers, chief Of the opening
branch Of the division OF dead letters,
was on the sick list for q few days
the first pai1 Of the week.
George 7. Wood, assistant superin-
tendent Of the division Of salaries and
allowances. has been in New York for
the past few weeks on special business
connected with the department.
Charles r. Trotter. assistant superin-
tendent Of the division of salaries and
allowances. stationed at Atlanta. Ga.
arrived in the city Wednesday 20 con-
fer with the department on matters per
tanning 20 his district.
Miss f. X. Eckert, clerk in the Office
OF Chief Clerk Chance. returned TO her
desk during the week. after a short i'll
ness.
George H. Tucker. Of the recording
division. mas been on the sick list FOR
the past week
Miss c. r. Creighton. of the assortin-.
division. was absent the first part of the
week on account Of the death of her
father, which occurred at his home in
this city. He was eighty-nine years OF
age. and said TO be the oldest Mason
in the city Of Washington.
Miss a. f. D. Bierly. Of the ASSERTING
division. has received a transfer TO thu
foreign division.
Miss NJ f. Melick. of the ASSERTING
division. Office of the Sixth Auditor. has
been promoted in salary.
Captain LipscOmb. chief Of the assert
ing division, was called to Annapolis,
Nd. on business, Wednesday.
fering with nervous prostration. has re-
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Harvey w. Graham. who presides at
the copy desk IN the south wing Of
the job division, has been confined to
his home the past week with a severe
attack Of the grip.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Read Heanna, of the Western division.
is again at his desk. after a sick leave
Of several days.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Lucille Brooks has been certified
TO the ofEce az n temporary clerk by
the Civil Service Commission. She re-
ported a few days ago and was as
signed to the Office OF the superintendent
of documents.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Joseph n. Bell a clerk in tue 81 zoo
grade in the Bureau of the Census. has
/ TesiRned
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

RumOr has il that In a contest be
tween machine composition and hand
on bill work the other night.
the machine forces were routed.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Grace d. Hayes. Of the Western
division, is away on a ten DAYS trip to
Illinois
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Johnson has been transferred
from the Western 70 the Eastern divi-
sion
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Miss Barnes. Of the Western division.
has returned to her desk after a short
leave of absence.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Fisheries promotions: Allan z. Wilson.
from assistant car messenger at 500 TO
car messenger at S1.Oo0; Lewis West.
$40 10 $780, and made an assistant car
MESSENGER
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

w. Y. RepDart, formerly a clerk in
the Pension Bureau. and later a special
examiner who resigned about a year
ago and began practicing law at Chi
Cago. died Fcbruarv 4
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Harry J. Outcalt. Of the Fourth divi-
sion might. is reported ill at his home
in this city.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

On Tuesday the Senate and House got
busy and the Fourth, the new machine
division. gave an exhibition OF human
c''durance. Following is the record OF
the nights work: Bills. 2S5; takes OF
Brownsville testimony, eco; takes Of
House calendar. 81; Senate reports. "A:
House reports, l0I- The laymsn under
stands that a bill and a report Is a
pamphlet making from two TO a dozen
RACES.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Fisheries appointments: James p. De-
Pue, OF Pennsylvania messenger boy at
$3.50; Miss Annie NJ English, OF Vir-
ginia, clerk ut $40.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

Capt. L. NJ. Kelsey, Deputy Commits
sioner of Pensions. is away on business
and pleasure combined. He will visit
several points in Illinois during his alb
Sencc.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24

H. P. Holden, of the Western division.
is on sick leave.