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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Proposals for the Navy Department
are running heavy now in the job room.
and ali hands expect to be busy for
some time TO come on this class of WORK.
which has already passed the record
mark.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

". Fl Mutchler. of the rural carrier
division, was absent for two days last
week on account OF an operation per-
formed on his little son. The operation
was successful and the son is recovering
rapidly.
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g IarineHo spitalService.B

autlne Station snd directed TO proceed
to New Orleans Quarantine Station. re-
porting to the medical officer in com
mand for duty and assignment to quar-
tiers.
in. Jackson. jr.. acting assistant sur
geoH. Granted leave Of absence for ten
days from March q
]. T. Mccormae. acting assistant sur
geon. Granted leave Of absence for
thirty days on account Of sickness from
February 3.
E. F. Mcconnell, acting assistant sur
geon. Department letter Of February Is,
amended so as TO grant Acting Assist
ant Surgeon Mcconnell twenty-five days
Of absence from February 3. 1857. In
stead OF thirty days
NJ. V. Stafford. acting assistant sur
geon. Directed to proceed from Boston
10 Westborough, Mass. for special tenn
pofary duty. upon completion OF which
to rejoin his station.
E. MEG. Robertson. assistant surgeon.
Relieved from duty at Philadelphia. and
directed 10 proceed to Reedy Island
Quarantine Station, reporting to the
medical o4ncer IN command for duty and
assignment to quarters.
A board Of medical officers was con-
vened to meet at Philadelphia April 1,
for physical examination Of an officer
OF the revenue cutter service. Detail
for the board: Surgeon J. N. GassaWay.
chairman: Passed Assistant Surgeon +.
Clark, recorder.
A board OF medical officers was con-
vened to meet at Wilmington, n. c.,
April g, for physical examination Of an
officer Of the revenue cutter service. De-
tail for the board: Passed Assistant
Surgeon c II. L1avinder, chairman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Mrs. JOHN H. Gibson, wife Of John II.
Gibson, Of the custodisn's force, left
Monday for a six weeks visit with
friends and relatives in Illinois, and at
St. Louis. No.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Z. o. Amer. assistant secretary Of the
fourth civil service district, will return
today from an extended examination
trip which he has been taking through
out the fourth district. The last exam
nation Of the trip was held at Charlotte.
y. c.. yesterday.
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John NJ Stephenson, messenger for
the rural carrier division, was absent
from the commission a few days last
week on account OF illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Mrs. Louise K. Locke. Of the pamphlet
section, biHdery. has been transferred
10 the audit division. and promoted 10
a clerical position.
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CtyilNrYioeCOlnrJn.
RJ-AAACIeE

Examination has been announced to be
held on May 2 TO provide eligibles for
filing vacancies IN the positions of clerk
and carrier in the washington Post
Office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss JEANNE Wakefield, of Virginia,
Who was selected from the register
for clerk-examiner for appointment to
the commission. entered on her duties as
stenographer in the division of appoint
ments on Monday last
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

William y. Goldstein, who resigned
his position as compositor IN the third
division about three years ago in order
10 engage In business in New York city,
Is in Washington for the Benning races
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Miss E. o. Williams. of the examining
board division. has been kept at home
since Tuesday of last week by illness
in her family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
Launch Aurora Made Ready
For Coming Boating Season

B. c. Getsinger has had his power
launch. aurora, overhauIed and put IN
the water preparatory for the boating
season on the river.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

w. B. Ahlgren. of Michigan. has been
employed in the division of appoint
ments since April l. He was selected
clerk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Eleanor Buynitsky and Miss Rose
stickney. who were formerly employed
in the Carnegie-Library. IN this city.
and Miss Eleanor Hegeman. formerly
employed IN the city library Of Brooklyn,
~ Y, who have been employed as
sataloguers IN the division OF documents
under temporary assignment, and who
subsequently took the civil service ex-
animation for the position OF cataloguer.
were last week given probationary ap-
continents. Some thirty persons par
ticipated in this examination, which was
the first Of the kind given by the Com
mission. and Miss Buynitsky stood at
the head of the list. Miss Stickney and
Miss Hegeman were also close to the
top.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

J. r. Wood. OF the bil section Of the
folding room. is on leave for two weeks
and viii spend the time at his home irs
MARYLAND
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Arthur c. Romhilt OF the pamphlet
section. bindery. is taking two weeks OF
bis annual leave.
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Notes and Personals.

B. F. Chase. OF the Western division.
has been attending United States court
at Richmond, Va, in the case OF the
United States Us. John Braxton.
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; L. II. Fisher. secretary OF the Fourth
civil service district, win be in Balti-
more tomorrow and Tuesday condl citing
the regular spring departmental examin-
atoms.
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DR.. Pospisiel, formerly Of the medi-
cal division. has been transferred to the
western division and assigned to an ex-
an1iner's desk.
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assignment IA the Record mailing room
during the session. is back to the old
floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

turned TO work after an Illness. suffered
relapse few days ago, and IS now
confined in Sibley Hospital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Maude Murphy. Of the applica-
ton division, was absent a few days last
week on account OF sickness.
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Writer Appeals to Horrible"
Commissioners Asking for Job

Here is a communication received at
the office of Engineer Commissioner
Biddle last week, and as a specimen Of
crude English it is interesting: ITO the
horrible Commissioners this is to certify
that; still Hold my self in redyness to
be at your surquis TO take charge of
the station and Pa ave. should the
announcement Of your appointment be
in my faiquor. your obea 1ient sur
quaint"
The solution to this is that the CORE
spondent filed an application to take
charge of the public service station at
Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street
northwest, and wanted to keep in touch
with the horrible Commissioners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

G. D. Hendricks. of the watch force
Office of the Secretary, was transferred
70 the watch force OF the Treasury De-
partment on April l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Timothy Hayne, a veteran Of the
civil war ami partly paraiyzed who
is employed II the pamphlet section OF
the bindery. was thrown 10 the ground
while alighting from a street car at
First and II streets northwest on Tues
day afternoon, as he was returning TO
his home from the Office. He was bal
ly injured about the head. and was taken
10 a hospital and later conveyed - his
home. Owing TO his feeble health has
recovery Is expected 70 be slow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

The night Job force now reports for
duty at p. N. instead OF as formerly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Lewis G. Huling. formerly a clerk
and special examine Of the Pension
Bureau. who for the last few years has
lived at WilliamspOrt, Pa, died April
1, leaving a wife and three children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Former Representative Hemphin OF
South Carolina. chairman of the House
Committee on the District Of Columbia.
was a caller at tEei office OF Engineer
Commissioner Biddle this week. He is
interested in the improving of W and
Adams streets northwest. Senator Bur
rows OF Michigan made q personal call
On COMMISSIONS Wssts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Charles II. Hardison, of Georgia. har
been appointed a special agent under
the Bureau of the Census to collect
statlstics Of cotton ginning William II.
bradford, o. Georgia, and Thomas b.
Williams, Of Texas, have just resigned
similar positions
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

W A Folger, of the western division,
has been transferred TO the raters' Sec
ton OF the board Of review.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

". T. Evahs and Judge c. s. Davis,
Of the western division; V. n. Tucker.
OF the board of review; Benjamin E.
Smith, Of the law division, and Caleb B.
Moore, assistant chief OF the certificate
division, have been absent on account or
illness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

In the JOB division another shift OF
the ever-changing Kaleidoscope reveals
Mr. Clough at the assistant foreman S
desk. and Elr. Ashford resuming press
revising.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

DR.. E. A Duncan. Of the western d.
vision, is still very i'll, suffering from
general paralysis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

tA"tlsAte-- 80 - 80 $50 - 80
ing April 3.
S. D. Brooks. surgeon. Relieved from
duty at San Diego. Cal, and directed
TO proceed to Los Angeles. Cal. ard as
sumo charge o. the service at that port.
relieving Surgeon J. o. Cobb.
10. Cobb. surgeon. Relieved from
duty at Los Angeles, Cal, and diTected
TO proceed TO Cairo. H.. and assume
command Of the service at that port,
relieving Surgeon G. NJ. Guiteras-
G. N. Guietras. surgeon Relieved
from duty al Cairo. H.. and directed to
proceed to Mobile, Ala. and assume
command of the service at that port.
relieving Passed Assistant Surgeon Ed
ward Francis.
r. II. Won Ezdorf. passed assistant
surgeon. Assumed command OF New Or
leans quarantine station April !.
Carroll Fox, passed assistant surgeon.
Leave of absence granted December q,
1896, for fourteen days, revoked
Edward Francis, passed assistant sur
geon. Relieved from duty at the Ma
rine Hospital, Mobile, Ala, and directed
10 assume command of the quarantine
service at that port April l.
II. c. Story. acting assistant surgeon.
Granted leave Of absence for thirty days
from May l.
T. W. Salmon. assistant surgeon.
Granted leave Of absence for four days
on account OF sickness. from March q.
Hugh de Vain. assistant surgeon Re
iieved from duty at Reedy Island Quar-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

About twenty-five bookbinders have
been transferred from the new building
10 Meier's division In the old building,
to assist temporarily with the general
run Of work and TO take the place OF
bookbinders on leave and furiough.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Charles R. Cleave has been appointed
chief of section s of the board Of re-
view.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Charles T. Yauch. clerk in the 81. go
grade in the Bureau Of the Census. mas
resigned his position.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Eugene A. Borst. legal resident OF
the District of Columbia. has resigned
per month in the CoasI and Geodetic
Survey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Charles Henderson. of the board Of
review. is away on annual leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

D. J. Berkeley. Of the southern divis-
ion. who has been very I'll for a long
time is no better.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

George r. 1. Turberville, Of the hy-
draulic section or the packing and de
livery division, Is spending ten days of
his annual leave with relatives and
friends in Virginia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Austin D. Du Came. of the fifth di-
vision. resigned on Tuesday last In or
der to take a position with a San Fran
cisco firm as a travelling salesman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Brook 2. Vowel. of tbcz afth d.
Sision proof geQms who reeaayx Tes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Hattie NJ Jewett, conpositor. and
lately employed as copyholder in the
proofroom Of the fifth division resigned
from the office the first part of last
week Miss Jswest was one of the
speedy compositors in the Office and as
a keyboard operator on Lanston ma
chimes established a record for fast com
position which has not been excelled.
This accomplishment was used as an
exhibit before the Keep commission at
the time that body was making the in
vestigation At the office that grew out
Of the controversy over the buying OF
additional typesetting machines Miss
Jewett had many friends IN the office,
who regret her departure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

c. c. Birdsell. Of the board Of review,
is on annual leave visiting in New
York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

List OF changes Of stations and duties
of commissioned and on-commissioned
officers Of the Public Health and Marine
Hospital Service for the seven days end
ing April 3.
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Hugh de Vain. assistant surgeon. Re
iieved from duty at Reedy Island Quar-
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The following temporary clerks who
have been employed in the division Of
documents for the last six months were
dropped from the rolls last week be-
cause of the expiration Of the temporary
assignment: Miss Esther F. Jenkins,
Mrs. Nina Pickrells Miss 2 Hazel AIaltbys
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

T. W. Salmon. assistant surgeon
Granted leave Of absence for four day.
on account OF sickness. from March g
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Lillian Mcpevitt. and Mrs. N. C.
Walters
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J. Nat. Steed, compositor at the War
division, has been transferred to the
main office and promoted to a clerkship
in the jacket ROOM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

the eNeF-Cntln84nE hdltiuoScDFS reveals
AIr. Clough at the assistant foreman's
desk. and EIr. Ashford resuming press
revising,
George r. L. Turberville. Of the hy-
draulic section or the packing and de
livery division, Is spending ten days Of
his annual leave with relatives and
friends in Virginia.
John /. Sim. copyholder in the fifth
division, who has been at home i'll for
the last two weeks, Is reported TO be ira-
proving.
airs. May Parsons. compositor in me
nth division. has returned to the Of
fee after an illness Of several weeks.
Mrs. Maud Gardner. of the pamphlet
section. bindery. has been transferred
&c the audit division as a clerk.
Jack wIedr,an, of the bindery. Is
among the recent designations from TIVE
big shop. Mr.. wiedman viii hereafter
devote his time to fruit culture IN his
native state. This name ssi0uId not be
confused with shat Of John Wiedman.
another weli-known employee Of the
same department, who is noted as a
fine tenor singer.
James Weaver. one OF the fiTst-class
Mergenthaler- operators, has given up
his POSITION and departed for Chicago.
having secured it IS said, better pay
ing Job at the keyboard.
Among the recent assignments TO the
lob room are John F. Luitich and Frank
NJ. Hauey, from the sixth division. and
Robert Z. Bragg. James Walker Miller,
Albert z. = Doyle. and James r. Al
ford, from the first division. Messrs.
Doyle. Luitich. Alford. and Hatley are
assigned to the jobbng side.
Robert II. Busted. veteran typo and
employing printer. who viii be remem-
bered by the old-timers. died recently
aged sixiy-six. the funeral taking place
from the residence, To2 Four-and-a-half
street southwest. Mr.. Busted came
here about twenty years ago from North
Dakota, where for a time he was editor
and proprietor of a weekly newspaper
at Cakes, the home Of Congressman
Marshall. He worked for some years at
the state branch of the c. p o. and
was a veteran of the civil war.
John NJ. Tuoey, who resigned from the
bindery several months age to engage
with a partner in the advertising bust
ness in New York city. has returned TO
washington and entered employment
outside the Government service.
William H. Duling. compositor in the
third division, is i'll at sibley Hospital.
Alton P. Tisdel. chief clerk of the di-
vision Of documents spent last week in
New York city.
Mrs. Laura Barnes, Of the pamphlet
section, bindery, who was called to
jamestown by the serious illness of her
son. found him with a case of typhoid
fever and has had him returned TO his
home in this city. Mrs. Barnes has been
absent from the office for the past week
in attendance at his bedside
]. Nat. steed, compositor at the War
division, has been transferred to the
main office and promoted to a clerkship
in the Jacket ROOM
Austin D. Du Came. of the fifth di-
vision. resigned on Tuesday last In or
der to take a position with San Fran
cisco firm as a travelling salesman
Miss Brook z. Vowel. of tbcz afth di-
vision proof g0oms who ree7s SIX yes
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Francis Miller. treasurer Of the Home
Savings Bank. who died at his nome in
this city on Thursday, was well known
among the old-time employees of the Of
fee. He worked at he bench as book
binder for many yeara.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Aaron NJ. SakOloka. of New York. has
been appointed a special agent IN the
Bureau of Corporations at an annual
compensation of 81 600.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Mrs. L. J. Spear has been made chief
of the new section Of the certificate df-
vision. This division viii have charge
of the issue. OF certificates under the
new law
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

William A. Naughten. of Ohio. has
been appointed 70 the position of copylst
At 500 per annum in the Bureau OF
Statistics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

R. ". Burroughs. OF the law division.
is again ct his desk, after a visit to his
home. in New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Jack Z. Whitman, of New Jersey. has
been given an appointment as messen-
ger boy at S366 per annum IN the Ru-
Teau Of Standards
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John /. Sim. cOpyholder in the fifth
division, who has been at home i'll for
the last two weeks, IS reported 10 be ina-
uroviug
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Harry {. McCarty. Of Maine. has bee,
appointed to a position as special agent
al $500 per annum in the Bureau OF
Corporations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

II. c. Story. acting assistant surgeon.
Granted leave Of absence for thirty days
from May l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Louis Lowe. chief of the magistrates
and attorneys section Of the law d.
vision. is away. sick and in his absence
George r. Marble has been acting
chief
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Work in the bindecy continues at low
ebb in certain divisions. The book
binders continue te be furloughed for
short periods. the second round start
ing last week.
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Charles II. Cove, a compositor and
chairman Of the fifth division. is receiv-
ing the congratulations OF his friends
over happy event that occurred at his
home in Brookland on Wednesday even
ing-the. marriage Of his two daughters.
Miss Helen NJ. Cove was married to
George L. Barnes. of Riverdale. Nd
and Miss Co-inne A. Cove was married
10 Harry ]. Crlss. Of Bethlehem, Pa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Adrian Horner. clerk in the division Of
appointments. IS again at his desk after
oiz recent illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

The following eompositors have been
transferred from the first division. day:
James R Afford, J. walker Miller. and
Robert Z. Bragg 20 the job division.
day: A P. f. Doyle 70 the job division.
night: Hunter 5. Ellington to the fourth
division. night. and John c. Lightcap to
the war division.
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Mrs. Laura Barnes, Of the pamphlet
section, bindery, who was called to
jamestown by the serious illness of her
son, found him with a case Of typhoid
fever, and has had him returned to his
home in this city. Mrs. Barnes has been
absent from the office for the past week
in attendance at his bedside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

airs. May Parsons. compositor in the
NTH division. has returned to the Of
fee after an illness Of several weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

A ". Reynolds. assistant foreman of
the packing and delivery division, is
taking a portion Of his annual leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07


has been attending United States court
at Richmond, Va, in the case OF the
United States Us. John Braxton.
DR.. Pospisiel. formerly OF the medi-
cal division. has been transferred to the
western division and assigned to an ex-
aniner's desk
W A Folger, of the western division,
has been transferred TO the raters' sec
ton of the board Of review.
DR.. E. A Duncan. OF the western d.
vision, is stu very i'll, suffering from
general paralysis.
Lewis C. Huling. formerly a clerk
and special examiner Of the Pension
Bureau, who for the last few years has
lived at WilliamspOrt, Pa, died April
1, leaving wife and three children.
D. J. Berkeley. Of the southern divis-
ion, who has been very I'll for a long
time, is no better
Mrs. L. J. Spear has been made chief
of the new section Of the certificate d.
vision. This division viii have charge
of the issue OF certificates under the
new law.
Louis Lowe chief of the magistrates
and attorneys section of the law d.
vision. is away sick and in his absence
George r. Marble has been acting
chief
R. W Burroughs. OF the law division.
is again ct his desk. after a visit to his
home. in New York.
c. C. Birdsell. of the board Of review.
is on annual leave visiting in New
York.
Charles Henderson. of the board Of
review. is away on annual leave.
Charles R. Cleave has been appointed
chief of section s of the board Of re-
view.
". T. Evahs and Judge c. s. Davis,
Of the western division: Y. n. Tucker.
of the board of review; Benjamin E.
Smith, Of the law division, and Caleb B.