The Washington times., 1908-06-14

wednesday morning has been given a
hearty reception by the employees, es-
pecially that portion of the force who
knew Mr.. Leech rs an employee before
he was called to the Philippines to in
Srcduce modern printing in the Orient
The incoming of the new head has
been effected without the least show OF
lost motion, and in a manner most sat
isfactory 10 the many employees OF the
Office, who are pleased that a perma-
nent head for the establishment is now
at the helm.
The sudden and almost tragic death
OF William J. Boyd, of the foundry d.
vision, who was taken i'll while on
street car coming to the Office and eX-
PRED IN a few minutes, came as a great
shock TO his friends. Mr.. BOYD was
prominent in local fraternal circles.
In the death OF Capt. J. NJ. Price. of
the document division, the office loses
one OF its oldest employees. He was in
the seventy-nrst year of mis- age. Cap
tain Price was native of Greenville.
= c., and veteran Of the Confederate
Army.
The employees of the proof division OF
the once held a chapel meeting on the
chairman, Louis r. TAYLOR, one day the
last week. and after telling him several
Things surprised him by presenting to
him a leather-bOund edition of the
STANDARD Dictionary. a fountain pen,
and so in gold. Mr. Taylor has just
graduated in law from George Wash
ington University. Jason Waterman
was spokesman for the chapel.
Allen C. Flowers. VINO was in charge
OF the mOnOtype night force during the
Congressional session, has been made a
foreman on the day force.
Dudley w. Fleming. a former en-
plOye Of the office, who is now located
at Ashland, Ky, has been called 10
Washington by the illness OF his mother
Tie first of the week some sixteen
sub-chiefs or group supervisors in the
mOnOtype and linotype divisions We're
reduced to the case. The reduction is
made necessary, il is understood. by
the recent adjournment Of Congress
and the curtailment Of the night forces.
The following employees Of the press
division are on leave: William Craw-
ford Charles II. Evans. Nathan s. Nc
knew, Miss Lillian Z, Wibirt. SANFORD
+. Campbell, Julius W BurkharGt,
Charles c. Cawson- and Wallace E
Christian. Charles r Francis is act
Ing time clerk in the absence Of the
last named.
Lawrence NJ. Hurdle, OF the office of
the superintendent of documents, was
married Wednesday TO Miss Charlotte
+. Davis, daughter OF Mrs. Roberta f.
Davis. The Rev. Lionel a Wye offici-
ated. Soon after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Hurdle left for an extended trip
North. On their return they Will be
presented with a handsome wedding
gift by friends OF Mr. Hurdle in the OF
flee.
The urgency deficiency bill carried
appropriations TO pay 5000 each 10
Samuel Robinson, William Madden, and
Joseph De FOntes. as additional COM
pensation.
Henry Yiese, OF the bindery, was
stricken with paralysis while on his
way 10 the Office Tuesday morning. He
is said to be in a critical condition.
Henry c. Neal, who recently returned
from his bridal tour, was presented
with a handsome cut-glass set by his
friends IN the bindery.
Miss Gura Pollock, Of the office Of the
superintendent OF documents, has re-
Eumed her duties after an illness Of ten
days.
James NJ. Carter and Jesse NJ. Grant.
OF the mOnOtype composing section,
were on leave of absence.
Robert H. Rathvon. assistant fore
man, pamphlet bindery, has returned to
duty.
George o. Barnes, Of the bindery. who
has been Ill with the rheumatism for
three weeks. is reported TO be imprOv-
ing His wife is in a critical cOndi-
ton.
James B. Mauack. Of the proof di-
vision, is spending a week at Atlantic
city.
Theodore Hades, of the division of
manufacture, has returned from a va
cation Of three weeks.
benjamin F. Constantine. former
superintendent Of manufactures, has
been suddenly called 10 his home in
Illinois by the illness Of his brother.
Leonard L. Ball. the official mail car
Tier OF the Office, is taking leave for
fifteen days.
Miss Mary H. Fitzpatrick. of the bind
cry, was called from the office Tuesday
10 the bedside OF her sister
Newton H. Shaw. reference clerk. Of
fiee superintendent Of documents. has
been granted an extension Of his leave.
Robert T. Frailey. chief Of the bindery
stock room, is paying visit to his
daughter in Arizona
The following employees Of the mono
type composing section are taking the
remainder of their annual leave:
Charles 3. Huse, John c. Euler, Rich
ard L. S. Halpenny, Edward L. Red