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The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Erastus c. Johnson, formerly Of the
Eastern division of the Pension Bureau.
in attempting TO board a car at Great
Falls last week. fell, fracturing his
shoulder and sustaining other injuries.
He was taken TO the Emergency Hos
pital, where his injuries were dressed,
and is now at his rooms. on G street,
opposite the Pension Bureau, in a seri-
Gus condition.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
A MILLIoN-poLLAR sEcREr.

The thin paper on which the Oxford
Bible is printed is made after a secret
process by the oxford University Press.
The secret Is valued AT S1250.0 900.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
Notes and Personals.

F. p Sargent. COMMISSIONS General
Of immigration, spent last week making
an official trip TO Galveston. Tex. and
New Orleans. La. He viii return to the
DEPARTMENT tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
Notes and Personals.

The return of DR.. Woodward. health
officer. last week from q short visit TO
Pittsburg,. instilled new life into the
Health Department and especially the
sanitary inspection force.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

The spring cleaning has commenced in
the District building. The carpets in
the Offices of Commissioners West and
Riddle have been taken up as a starter
BY the middle Of the coming week the
work will be on fun head
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
Notes and Personals.

The Bureau Bowling Team. while in
ST. Louis at the international bowling
tournament, did not forget the boys at
home, as many souvenir postal cards
were received every day
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

sence, and Assistant Engineer Commits
sioner Kelly took Captain Morrow
desk. Each of these officials is back
in his own office now.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Capt. James F. oyster. Admiral Baird,
president Of the Board Of Education, and
Senator John w Daniel OF Virginia
were callers at the Commissioners Of
fee last week. Captain oyster and Ad-
miraI Baird called IN connection with
school matters ana Senator Daniel was
on personal business.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Julius c. Stats. who was employed
as a plate printer in the printing divi-
sion and who was also secretary of the
Plate Printers Union, resigned both po-
sitions last week in order 10 return 10
his home in Chicago, where he has Sc
cured a good position with the American
Bank Note Company
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Disbursing OFFICER Charles Rogers and
DEPUTY Auditor TWeedale are receiving
congratulations all over the building for
the good showing OF their offices under
the careful investigation of expert &C
ccuntants from the United States Treas
ury Mr. Rogers was handed a big
bouquet for his strict accounting for
every cent charged up to him, and Mr.
Tweedale a like compliment for the
highly satisfactory and business-like
manner in which the Auditors Office
accounts are kept.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Commissioner West, who has been in
Mexico for ten days. is expected to be
in mis- office sometime this week.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
GOSSIP OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
4nsionOUreaU
C S16A z71S

Capt. A Schweikardi, Of the eastern
division, "a veteran of the civil war as
we'll as veteran employee OF the Pen
sion Bureau, had a pleasant surprise
last week in the shape of a promotion.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Engineer Commissioner BiddIe re-
turned to his office from a three weeks
trip TO Cuba last week. He reports hav-
ing had a fine trip and that Havana IS
the Hcleanest city he has ever seen As
sistant Engineer Commissioner Morrow
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Judge c. NJ. Tompkins. of the board
of review, is still confined 10 his home
by illness. The judge is the dean of
the board and his friends hope TO see
him out soon.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Foreman c. T. Smith and Edward
Fowler are away on ten-day vacations.
which they are spending in and about
Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

William Russell. of the printing divi-
sion. who has been away for several
weeks nursing a bone felon, expects TO
De able 70 resume his duties tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Miss Ellen McNally has been trans
ferred from the printing division to the
examining division
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Miss NJ A. Con. Of the Eastern di-
vision, has been transferred to the board
Of review.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

been singing temporarily as soloist IN
the choir Of the Foundry Methodist
Episcopal Church during March, has
been engaged permanently. Herbert D.
Lawson. basso and director Of the choir
has resigned. and Mr.. Sheetz will sing
IN his place today.
Miss Julia Marscher, a young singer
of promise. was heard in recital yester-
day in the studio of Miss Margaret
Veitch. She made a good impression
and sang the following songs: Saint
Saens' 'Printemps qui Commence"
Massenets. Cute Nacht.' Franz's
Until You Came" 8Ietcalfs Absence"
and Three Fishes Went Sailing" Miss
Veitch will go 10 Baltimore on April
TO sing in the New Eastern High
School. Several members of the faculty
of the Peabody Conservatory OF Music
viii also be on the program.
Robert Cary stea-ns, who is well and
successfully known as a composer, has
orchestrated the music OF Phelps
Browns musical comedy eve Are in
Society" TO be given tomorrow. Tues
day, and Wednesday evenings IN the
BeIasco Theater, for the benefit OF the
National Junior Republic. Mr. Stearns
has also written in some choruses which
are very good ones. Harry Wheaton
Howard is the conductor and Percy
Leach. a former washingtonian, is the
stage manager.
Mrs. Belts. director of the choir Of the
eastern Presbyterian Church, will spend
/ the week in New York
/ Mrs. Henry Hunt Mckee will present
her pupils in concert in the ball room
I of the Arlington on Wednesday. evening.
They viii be assisted by S. NJ Fabian,
/ pianist. and Charlemagne KOehler. read
er.
/ Mrs. Marie Macnichol Richmond will
sing at the special song service Of the
Y NJ. C A in their rooms this after
noon.
Fraulein Won Unschuld is engaged for
a recital TO be given on April 4. in the
residence of Mrs. Macarthur. in New
York, Kneisel being the other artist
Last Monday, Fraulein Won Unschuld
was the guest of honor at luncheon
with Mrs. Charles Hoffman, and at din
ner with Mrs G. Wentz. of New York.
/ This is her eleventh recital in prominent
/ residences OF musical New York. where
she has become a pronounced favorite.
The quartet choir of the First Pres
/ byterian Church, composed of Mrs. L.
A Roberts, soprano: Miss Mary 3.
/ Finney cOntralto: Clarence Fitzgerald,
/ basso; S. F. Compton. tenor. and -1rs
{ George r Shut Orga MIST will sing to
day among other selections the Sane
tus," ''Credo." and "Agnus Del" from
/ c. P. Cathey's Service in p Flat"
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Joseph CalIan has been transferred
from the Postofice Department to the
Office of the Secretary and assigned to
the division of printing.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Charles Mccarthy. of the printing divi-
sion, has been on leave for several days.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Max KiesO. a plate printer is on the
sick list. but is reported to be getting
along nicely.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

DIT. Frank Wardman, of the medical
division. has been promoted to qualified
surgeon.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
Music Notes az Persenals.

william J. Caulfeld. one Of the best
known tenOrs in local circles. who has
been singing temporarily as soIoist in
the choir Of the Foundry Methodist
Episcopal Church during March, has
been engaged permanently. Herbert D.
Lawson. basso and director Of the choir
has resigned. and Mr.. Sheetz will sing
IN HIS place today.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Miss Bessie Tompkinson has been
transferred from the printing division,
day. to the examining division of the
night force.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

James Connolly. Of the wetting divi-
sion, who has had a long period of Ill
ness, is reported to be improving slowly.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Deputy Health Officer Mclean was
indisposed two days of last week, and
II. his absence DR.. Motter acted.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

William K Bennett. Of the printing
division, has been granted leave for
one week
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Frank A Smith is acting chief of
the widows section of the board of
revie~-, in the absence of Capt w. w.
Case
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

John l. Lewis. aide in the Coast and
Geodetic Survey, has resigned.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

George Rice. Of the printing division,
is paying a visit 10 his daughter, at
Yonkers, \. y.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

James Hoadley, register clerk, has
been on leave for several days
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

John Hawkins. OF ths printing division
has returned from a four weeks trip to
Florida. where he has been for the bene-
mt OF his health. His condition shows
marked Improvement.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Charles Long, OF the printing division,
has resigned his position on account OF
i'll health Mr. Long was popular in
the bureau, and his friends hope he will
soon be able To resume work
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Thomas Byron is enjoying a weeks
leave Of absence.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

G. r. WhiDsE. Of the mail division,
the man who originated the custom or
launching a fiower-laden boat on Me
mortal Day, as a tribute to the soldiers
and sailors of the civil war, who were
buried at sea, is already at work upon
the craft for the approaching May 80
Mr.. Whitney viii this year have larg-
er craft, and it win be launched with
unusual ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Louis '. Woulfe has been transferred
from the Government Printing Office
and assigned to a clerkship in the Blu
reaU of immigration and Naturalization
at 81 900 per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Harry Scott. of the printing division,
IS seriously I'D at Providence Hospital.
where he recently underwent a painful
operation.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

The department was notified on Tues
day Of the death Of Mrs. Nellie G..
Brown, clerk in the $1,000 grade Of
the Bureau of the Census. Mrs. Brown
was from MARYLAND
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Joseph A. Dial, of Texas. who has held
a pcsftion as clerk at s.. 200 per annum,
in the Bureau Of the Census. resigned
last week.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

V. NJ. Tucker, Of the board of review.
who has been seriously i'll. is much i'm
proved. and is at work again.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

ct craft, and ii viii be Launched WIN
unusual ceremonies.
Miss Grace D. Hays, formerly stem
ographer of the Western division, has
been assigned to a desk as an exam
iner Of widows claims. for which work
it is believed that she is well qualified
l. NJ Yount, formerly assistant chief
Of the Western division, has been trans
ferred TO the board of review.
Capt w w. Chase. chief Of section
IL, the board OF review. is in the West.
J. S. Virgins, formerly OF the original
invalid section. Western division, has
been transferred TO the widows sec
ton, and is wrinkling his brows over
the many rules and regulations in force
relating to his new work
Mrs. c. NJ. Marshall, Of the East
division. is still confined TO her home
by illness.
Miss Florence CrandalI. East division.
has returned from Atlantic City, much
improved in health.
DR.. Frank Hester, having recovered
from an attack OF grip, is again at his
desk.
Or. William E. Brandt, Of the middle
division, who has been detained at his
home by illness, has returned to his
desk.
Mrs. D. P. Holloway. Mr. Mccoy, and
Dr. Howard have been transferred from
the eastern to the certificate division.
F. J. Fitch, OF the southern division,
who has been absent several weeks on
account Of a serious case of rheumatism,
is again on duty-not well, but some
what improved.
J. w Swassey. OF the southern divi-
sion is again at his desk after an III
ness of about FIVE weeks.
Lincoln Post. No. S. q. A. r.. gave
a progressive euchre party Thursday
evening last in its hall. 1n2 FennsyI-
vania avenue northwest, when was
largely attended and proved financial
success. The affair was IN charge of
the entertainment committee Of the post,
many of whom are tension bureau en-
plOyes, az follows: 3. +. Chase and
Abram Myers. western division; s w.
NfcElderry, law division; j. D. D. Blood
good, eastern division: and A. II. Froth-
ers. r. B. Harlow. J. S. Walker, A. E.
Johnson, G. W. Street, G. B. Rose, w.
s. Seymour, Robert Acton, F. B.
Heughes, G. r. Ferguson, ". J. Har-
bison, A. Patton, J. z. McCabe, and A.
3. ChatfelG. All money realized from
events of this kind goes into the relief
fund OF the post. and Is used for char
ity. This committee is planning a trip
to the jamestown Exposition for the
benefit Of the relief fund
B. A Chaplin, Of the board of review.
is confined to his home with severe at
tack of grip.
Luther w. Cannon, Of the board of re-
view, is away on sick leave.
V. NJ. Tucker, of the board of review,
who has been seriously i'll. is much i'm
proved. and is at work again.
Frank A Smith is acting chief of
the widows section of the board of
Tho ohzaD-a Of can't W
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

The departemnt has been advised of
the death of William II. McGit, of
Texas, who was a special agent to col
Iect statistics of cotton ginning.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Luther w. Cannon. OF the board of re-
view, is away on sick leave.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Clarence F. GOoding, of the Bureau Of
Census, has been promoted from clerk
at $500 to $1,000 per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

George E. Kelleher. of Rhode Island,
has been appointed to a clerkship in the
Bureau Of Navigation at $500 per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Rowland z. Colcock, of the Bureau
Of the Census, who held position OF
assistant messenger at $40 per annum,
has resigned.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Emanuel A. Chaffot, of the District Of
Columbia, has been appointed clerk in
the Office of the Light House Board at
S720 per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

J. w Swassey. or the southern divi-
sion is again at his desk after an al
ness Of about five weeks.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Gilbert P. BayIess of the Indian Ter
ritory. a special agent to collect stats
tics on cotton ginning. has resigned.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

B. A. Chaplin, Of the board OF review
is confined to his home with a severe at
tack of grip.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Frederick NJ. Kerby, a native of this
city. has resigned as a clerk in the 81 900
grade in the Bureau of Corporations.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Francis 3. Moriarty, of Connecticut
has been appointed clerk at $500 per an
nun in the Office of the Light House
Board.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

c. NJ. Van Week who has held a
position as skilled iaborer in the Bu-
reau of the Census. has resigned
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

George B Kulp. Of Michigan, and John
Wenstrand. of Illinois, have been ar-
pointed special agents to collect stats
tics of religious bodies. the work 10 be
performed under the supervision of The
Bureau Of the Census. The positions
pay s. per diem.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Francis c. Fitzhugh, assistant keeper
of the light station at Cherrystone, Va.
has resigned his POSITION.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

F. ]. Fitch, of the southern division,
who has been absent several weeks on
account Of a serious case of rheumatism,
is again on duty-not well, bgt some
what improved.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Miss Grace D. Hays, formerly a stem
ographer of the Western division, has
been assigned TO desk as an exam
iner Of widows claims. for which work
it is believed that she is well qualified.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

DR.. Howard have been transferred from
the eastern to the certificate division.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

John L. Lewis. aide in the Coast and
Geodetic Survey, has resigned.
Louis Y. Woulfe has been transferred
from the Government Printing Ohice
and assigned to a clerkship in the Blu
reaU Of immigration and Naturalization
at $1,000 per annum.
The department was notified on Tues
day of the death of Mrs. Nellie G.
Brown, a clerk in the $1,000 grade Of
the Bureau of the Census. Mrs. Brown
was from Maryland.
Clarence F. Gooding, of the Bureau OF
Census, has been promoted from clerk
at $500 to $1,000 per annum.
George E. KeIIeher. of Rhode Island
has been appointed to a cIerkship in the
Bureau Of Navigation at $500 per annum
Frederick NJ. Kerby, native of this
city. has resigned as a clerk in the 81 600
grade in the Bureau of Corporations.
Rowland E. Coleock, of the Bureau
of the Census, who held a position OF
assistant messenger at $40 per annum
has resigned
Emanuel A. Chaffot, of the District Of
Columbia, has been appointed clerk in
the Office Of the Light House Board at
500 per annum.
Francis c. Fitzhugh, assistant keeper
of the light station at Cherrystone, Va,
has resigned his POSITION.
c. NJ. Van Week who has held a
position as skilled iaborer In the Bu-
redu Of the Census, has resigned.
George B KuIp. Of Michigan, and John
Wenstrand. of Illinois, have been ar-
tics of religious bodies. the work 10 be
performed under the supervision of the
Bureau Of the Census. The positions
pay s. per diem.
Francis 3. Moriarty, of Connecticut
has been appointed clerk at $500 Der an
nun in the Office of the Light House
Board.
Joseph A. Dial, of Texas, who has held
a Dcsition as clerk at $500 per annum.
in the Bureau Of the Census, resigned
last week.
The departemnt has been advised of
the death of William H McGin of
Texas. who was a special agent to col
lect statistics of cotton ginning.
Gilbert P RayIess. of the Indian Ter
ritOry. a special agent to collect Stats
tics on cotton ginning. has resigned.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Mrs. Belts. director of the choir Of the
Eastern Presbyterian Church, will spend
the week in New York.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Mrs. Henry Hunt Mckee will present
her pupils in concert in the ball room
of the Arlington on Wednesday evening.
They viii be assisted by S. NJ. Fabian,
pianist. and Charlemagne KOehler. read
or
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Mrs Marie Nacnichol Richmond will
sing at the special song service Of the
Y. NJ. C A. in their rooms this after
noon,
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Z. NJ. Yount, formerly assistant chief
Of the Western division, has been trans
feTred TO the board of review.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Dr. William z. Brandt, Of the middle
division, who has been detained at his
home by illness, has returned to his
desk.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Miss Florence CrandaH East division
has returned from Atlantic City, much
improved in health.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

DR.. Frank Hester. having recovered
from an attack of grip, is again at his
desk.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing
PLATE PRINTERS.
UNION ELECTION

The meeting of Plate Printers Union,
Local No. p on Sunday last, was well
attended by the members, and mueh I'M
portant business transacted. The secre-
tary having rendered his resignation and
LETT the city an election was held &c
select his successor. which resulted in
the naming Of Charles Cameron. Samuel
r McCuLy was elected member OF
the executive committee.
Notes and Personals.
The Bureau Bowling Team. while in
St. Louis at the international bowling
tournament, did not forget the boys at
home, as many souvenir postal cards
were received every day.
The heavy strain under which the
force in the main office has been work
ing all winter showed signs Of relaxa-
ton for the first time last week The
office work is now assuming its normal
condition, James NJ Fisher, secretary
and principal stenographer, being able
for the first time in many months to
loop I'D for a few minutes from his
work.
Julius c. Stats. who was employed
as a plate printer in the printing divi-
sion and who was also secretary of the
Plate Printers Union, resigned both po-
sitions last week in order TO return 10
his home in Chicago. where he has Sc
cured a good position with the American
Bank Note Company.
Miss Bessie Tompkinson has been
transferred from the printing division,
day. to the examining division of the
night force.
Harry Scott, Of the printing division,
IS seriously I'D at Providence Hospital.
where he recently underwent a painful
operation.
Charles Long. OF the printing division,
has resigned his position on account OF
i'll health Mr.. Long was popular in
the bureau, and his friends hope he will
soon be able To resume work.
John Hawkins. OF ths printing division.
has returned from a four weeks trip to
Florida. where he has been for the bene-
mt OF his health. His condition shows
marked Improvement
Miss Ellen McNally has been trans
ferred from the printing division to the
examining division
Foreman c. T. Smith and Edward
Fowler are away on ten-day vacations.
which they are spending in and about
Washington.
William X Bennett. of the printing
division, has been granted leave for
one week
Thomas Byron is enjoying a weeks
leave Of absence.
James HoadIey, register clerk, has
been on leave for several days.
James Connolly. of the wetting divi-
sion, who has had a long period of Ill
ness, is reported to be improving slowly.
Max Kieso. a plate printer. is on the
sick list. but is reported to be getting
along nicely.
William Russell. of the printing divi-
sion. who has been away for several
weeks nursing a boneo felon, expects TO
De able 70 resume his duties tomorrow.
George Rice. Of the printing division,
is paying a visit 10 his daughter, at
Yonkers, \. Y.
Charles Mccarthy. of the printing divi-
sion, has been on leave for several days.
District Buildn>a
Xxx YSSC&SJ
Announcement CT Appointments,
designations, and Promotions
These amendments. resignRtions and
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-13
ALABAMA IN MOURNING.
Sorrows Over Demise of Late
Senator Morgan.

Montgomery. June i2.-The state
ceased business Wednesday TO mourn
the death OF the late Senator John T.
Morgan. The flag on the capitol was
at half mast. The governor issued a
proclamation reciting the virtues. SER
vice to the state and the long public
career OF the distinguished dead. The
death OF the senator was reported to
the governor BY Senator Pettus. his
colleague. and executive at once be
gan preparation 10 pay tribute.
BY the primary last summer the peo
Pile nominated ex-Congressman John
II. Bankhead OF the Sixth congress
sional district. any vacancy that might
occur by reason Of the death or inca
pacity OF either OF the old senators
This endorsement for the appointment
10 the unexpired session and does
not apply to the election. as the plat
form OF Democracy STIMULATES that such
appointment be only to the next regu.
lar or adjourned term Of the legisla.
ture.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-13
AKIN PARDoNED.
Had Returned to Serve Balance
of His Sentence.

Austin. June i2.-Goyernor Campbell
pardoned John X Akin, the convict
who escaped from the Huntsville pen!-
Tertiary twenty-fcur years ago. and
who came from his hone near Hot
Springs a few days ago and voluntarily
surrendered 10 the Texas authorities.
The board Of pardon advisors recon-
mended that a full pardon be granted
TO Akin and the Governor Immediately
took up the matter and issued the par
don. Akin is now at Huntsville where
he went to finish serving his term OF
fifteen years. X. 7. Cook. former In
ternal revenue collector OF Arkansas,
who has been here since Akin came.
In the interest OF the applicant left for
Hot Springs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-13
Rulina Accepted.

Los Angeles. June le.-Japenses i'm
migrants who threatened a week agc
10 bring mandamus proceedings
against the county clerk TO compel him
TO issue first papers to Japanese appli
cants for citizenship In the United
States have abandoned their purpose
and announce they will accept without
further contest the ruling Of the de
partment OF immigration that a sub
iect of the emperor OF Japan must not
be granted privilege OF citizenship.