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The Washington times., 1908-03-29
FEW PROPOSALS
IN LEAP YEAR
Women Too Shy TOT Take Advantage
Of Opportunities.

Women are supposed 10 take advan-
tage Of Leap Year 20 propose, but we
doubt II they ever do. In the only in
stance which is known 70 have taken
place last Leap Year the incident had
very tragic sequel In IS04 il was
reported that a beautiful Austrian girl
had taken advantage Of the privilege.
1t was at a ball in Vienna where. she
became sc infatuated with a partner
that she then and there invited him 10
become he partner for life Her pro-
poSal being most ungallantly rejected
she was so mortified that she went
home and committed suicide
Another and similar case. though not
Leap Year proposal was that Sig
norma Maria COlonna, who, though only
in her twentieth year. had been the re-
ctpient Of several proposals..
EaCn and ali OF these she firmly re-
fused and on returning 10 Rome as
founded her friends by presenting her
SELF 10 n GuillaUme, the famous Octo-
genarian sculptor, and begging him TO
marry her, Guillaume did his best to
convince her that no happiness could
result from the union Of May and De-
In this. however. he utterly failed, the
fair prOpOser becoming greatly distress
ed-and, indeed. quite insonsolable. She
declared herself 10 all intents and pur-
poses e widow. and aTrayed herself in
sOmber mourning garb, which she vowed
she would never Law aside until a change.
came over her hero, and she could
realize the wish of her heart
The late Baron de LesSeps enjoyed a
like novel experience in his declining
years. When an old man Of seventy.
nc was proposed 10 by a damSet OF
seventeen
What is more extraordinary still, the
proposal Vas made in the presence Of
the baron's own son. Small wonder,
therefore. that he thought II was not
intended for him. but for his son.
However. on being enlightened. he
did not refuse the offer, but accepted IL
and married the fair prOpOSer. Ncr
did he have occasion tC regret so doing
for durinE the time of the sensational
Panama scandals his faithful girl-wife
was the only sOlace and comfort he had.
A few years ago a melancholy fate
befeu q young Paris widow-One Ma
dame AIilheT. She fell desperately in
love with a neighboring resident. who,
however, repealed her advances, includ-
ing an offer of marriage
Thereupon she retired for a time to
Metz where she had relatives: but
shortly afterward Ser dead body was
found on the footpath Just outside of
the house Of the man she loved.
In her rockets were several letters
addressed o him, and before cor nit
ting suicide she had thrown into his
garden her pocketbook, containing bank
notes. bonds. and other securities COM
pr1sing her estate, together with her
last viii and testament.-ExchanSe
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
Samuel Einstein Celebrates
Thirty-ffLh Year OF Service

Monday, March q. marked the thirty
fifth anniversary Of tns entrance OF
Samuel Ei1steln. pOundmaster. into the
service of the District. Mr.. Einsteiu is
the legal executiOner OF 5000 victims
II falls TO his duty 10 collect and i'm
pound all dogs not 50 fortunate as 10
possess tag and license. Something
Ike J00.eOO dogs are impOunded annually
III the District and tWO-thirCS Of this
number are killed. Therefore. Mr.
Einstein Is busy man.
The pOundmaster has met with Eu-
merous exciting experiences during his
term Of office. Indignant owners have
threatened 10 sue him for DAMAGES
amounting 20 thousands Of dollars and
LIS very life has been threatened. In
disturbed by threats. however he pur-
sues the even tenor OF his way. caring
naught for criticisms.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
CLERKS DETAILED
TO WORK IN FIELD
Will Gather Data on Va
rious Inquiries Being
Made by Bureau.

Several clerks have been detailed
from the Office force for field duty in
the last few days Those leaving dur
ing last week were Daniel HarJnett,
who goes 10 Ohio for work on the cleo
trical investigation; WILDER 3. Swat
ford to Iowa on the same investigation;
Harry H. Clark 20 California, Wash
ington, and Oregon, on statistics Of
cities and electrical industries; John W.
Farrar. 70 Maine; John g. Halves. 10
Virginia; Timothy F. Murphy, to Ohio;
John D. Roberts, 10 Texas; James D.
Boyle. 10 Pennsylvania; and John VI.
Brady, TO Missouri. all on the electri-
cal Investigation, and Walter F Car
ruthers. 10 Massachusetts on marriage
and divorce work
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
BBureau Of Engraving and8I
E&&$S3>]PrintinSR

took advantage Of the good weather 70
have some painting and repairing done
az his home
Miss Bette Quinan. OF the hydraulic
press division, has been on leave Of al
senCe for a week
f ". AsCwith. Of the engraving d.
vision. is OF duty as the result OF
rheumatism
DAME Schroeder, CT section seven,
printing division. continues quite II CT
his home in this city.
Miss Mary Mccarthy. OF the exaui1-
ing division, has been on a vacation for
q week
Miss Lice Reagan. OF the examining
division viii return Monday from q
short vacation
Mrs Eva D Grasty. Of the examining
division. is tax ng part OF her annual
leave.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
DINNER TO WILEY
MARKS ANNIVERSARY
ChiefChemist Nearly Twen-
ty-flVe Years at Head
of Bureau.

Considerable interest is shown BY the
employees Of the Bureau OF Chemistry
IN the forthcoming dinner 70 Dr. Har-
vey ". Wiley, chief Of the bureau,
which is 10 be held in New York city
April 9. The affair is in Charge Of lead
ing scientists, physicians, and chem
lists, who seek TO honor Or. Wiley for
the twenty-five years Of successfui
ork that he has done III his present
position.
Dr. Wiley was appointed chief OF the
Lre2u OF Chemistry, April 2. lSS3, and
IS believed &c be nestOr of officials II
washington, serving for a longer
period IN a stated position than any
other official Of the Government
a bulletin has Just been issued ~ the
department giving the result Of an in
vesugation Of the Neosho Valley in
southeastern Kansas with respect TO Sc
curing proper draining TO overcome food
conditions IN that section The engineers
who made the investigation recommend
the construction Of 3gS miles OF new le-
wees az a cost OF s., Il5.J00. and the en-
largement Of about thirLy-fVe miles OF
old levees at a cost Of about $500
z. T. Allen, chief inspector OF the
sixth district. forest service. with head
quarters al Portland. Ore. left Wash
ingtoa for his post last week, after at
tending the meeting Of the chief inspect
Ors F +. OlmSJead. chief inspector Of
the fifth district. VIII leave for his head
quarters ar san Francisco. Cal
K. ". ThurstOn. supervisor OF the
Shoshone division OF the Yellowstone
National Park. VIII leave Washington
the first part OF the week for his head
quarters at Cody. WyO-
W. G. WcigIe. assistant chief OF the
office OF management. Forest Service,
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
Four Team Baseball League
VIII Begin Playing in May

That there Will he an Inter District
Baseball League in the field is assured.
Ralph B. Pratt, president OF last years
league. has addressed a number Of let
tiers to the former managers. asking
their opinion about reorganization The
replies received thus far are all in favor
of playing ball.
The league viii be composed Of four
teams, and the teams viii start early
in May. Last year il was discovered
that with seven teams il was exceeding
ly dithCUlLin every Instance 20 place a
fun team H. the held. because many of
the men were away on their vacation.
The schedule of games has not been
arranged Each team viii be allowed a
sufficient number of men TO assure a
fun size nine for all scheduled games.
Mr.. Pratt has announced that he will
not accept the presidency OF the league
This year. owing to the pressure OF Of
fetal business.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
FAIRHONT STUDENTS
IN ELEVATOR CRASH
Twelve Young Women in
Car as it Falls Seven
Floors.

Twelve young women, students Of
Fairmont School, who were being shown
through the Government Printing Office
last week, were precipitated from the
seventh floor to the basement by an
accident 10 the elevator. but miraculous
y escaped serious injury. The party
was in charge of Hynes L Terry, one
CT the office guides, and was on one Of
the passenger elevators at the front en-
trance when the accident occurred. Aside
from bad shake-up and a great scare.
the students were none the worse for
the terrible experience.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
JOHN F. RALDRON
HAS BROKEN LEG
Plate Printer Fell on Curb
stone, lnjuring
Member.

known plate printers in the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing. has been con
fined 10 his home for a week with
broken leg. He fell on a curbsJOne Sat
Urday night a week ago and received
The painful injury.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
Census bureau
@B0JOT[-KI {I31@1S7

clerk in the geographer's division. has
been promoted from 500 10 s., 900 per an
mum.
Miss Florence Bartlett has been trans
ferred from the Government Printing
once 20 her former position in the Of
fce OF the chief clerk
Charles L. Murphy. skilled laborer in
the Bureau OF Fisheries, has been
transferred 10 the bureau as a watch
man.
William II. Snyder. Waterman. has
been transferred 20 the Bureau OF Fish
cries as a skilled laborer.
John Penn Norris, Of the agricultural
division. was on q vacation for several
days last week 70 entertain his friend.
w J. Patterson, from North Carolina
Miss Caroline T. WOlfey has been
transferred 10 the Bureau Of Labor for
field work on the investigation OF child
labor and will be assigned 10 duty in
the West
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

y new Sitting machine has been in
stalled in the supply division for the
purpose Of Sitting and reminding rolls
Of paper 20 permit It's proper inspection
and 10 fully meet the requirements of
the paper analysis The new machine
IS an Improvement over. those previously
used for this purpose, and is giving sat
tsfaction.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
NEW RECORD MADE
IN DEAD LETTERS
Albert F. Hodes Returns
916 in a Single
Day.

New records were made in the dead
letter Office the past week in returning
letters, two of the clerks establishing
what IS now the high-water mark for
this character of work. Albert f.
Hodes returned 9l5 letters in one reg
ular working day, and Audrey d. Law
Sence returned SS1. The average for the
day among the nfty-two clerks in the
returning, branch was go.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

The Government Printing Office has
been made to feel the fact that this Is
q Presidential year. The Speech Press, 20
the press that grinds out more Congress
sional eloquence than the public finds
time 10 read, was started Wednesday
for Neutrality-suspicious. run. and will be
continued on that basis until the de-
mand for the campaign literature has
been met
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

PercivaI o. Lawrence. Of section one
printing division. accompanied by hi.
wife. left for New York city the frs
part Of the week 10 be al the bedsid,
OF their son-in-law. who is said 10 b,
IN a critical condition.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Richard N. Webster, special counsel.
office OF the Assistant Attorney General
for the Postoflee Department, left
Tuesday for a short vacation trip,
which Will include a visit to the Pacific
coast and a stay with his brother at
SpOk2rC Wash
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

The old building Is being relieved Of
the surplus weight The accumulation
Of paper on the third floor IS being moved
TO the basement of the new building.
The superintendent Of documents is
moving the books from the old building
70 the annex. The paper and junk in
the l. street warehouse is also being dis
triouted TO the unoccupied space in that
building to relieve the weight on the
floors Some Of this material Is being
moved to the main office.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

clerk at $40 10 copyist at 500 per an
mum.
Dan c. Vaughan, of the printing divi-
sion, was on the sick list the latter
part Of the week.
Charles F. Rougeou. Of the Bureau OF
Corporations. has been promoted from
$40 70 $50 per annum.
Jay L. Miller. OF Ohio. has been ap-
pointed clerk al 1920 per annum in the
Bureau Of Fisheries.
Herbert w. Elder. Of Indiana. has
been appointed a laborer in the de-
partment.
Edward J.. NfcF4t ridge has resigned
as coDyist in the Bureau of Corpora
lions being transferred 70 the lmmigra-
ton Service.
Thomas II. Denne mas been appointed
an assistant surgeon in the Coast and
Geodetic Survey al $40 per month.
strudwick Y. Tutwiler has been re-
instated as a copyist at $50 per annum
in the Bureau OF Statistics.
Charles =. Sepser. who was appointed
to the Immigration Service from the
District, has had his official station
changed from Herman 70 Fl Paso, Tex
George II. I.oudenslager. Of the Blu
reau OF Labor. has been promoted from
clerk at $500 20 expert AT Sl,205 per
annum-
Harry Ely. chief engineer in the Coast
and GeOdetic Survey, has resigned his
position.
Horace y. Wcodrun has been rein
stated as a clerk in the Steamboat II
spectiCn Service In Baltimore
Michael L. WHuer. copyist At 500 per
annum in the Bureau Of Statistics. has
resigned.
Thomas J. Fitzgerald. of New York
city, a recent appOintee in the division
or appointments, entered on his new
duties Thursday.
DR.. George W. LeadIey. chief Of the
division of appointments. was on the
sick list tie latter part OF the week.
William l. Soleau. disbursinE clerk OF
the department. was III with the grip
several days last week
z. n. HawIey, OF the division Of ap-
pointments, was III with grip the latter
part or the week
Walter Punnphrey. OF the office Of the
chief clerk. has been granted annual
leave for week. which he will spend in
the country.
Bert Myers. OF the division Of natu-
ralization, has been on the sick list a
week.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Joseph /. Porter, OF 1he bureau Of the
Second Assistant Postmaster General.
left fCr san Francisco the first part Of
the week TO attend the funeral of d.
W. Stevens, his brothcr-in-law, who
was shot On the streets OF that city by
q Koreat. anarchist
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

The several bureaus that have been
assigned quarters in the new buildings
have practically completed the task OF
moving.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

c. A. Kupfer, Of the Office OF exten-
sion. r-OrcsJ Service, has returned 10 MS
desk after a ten-day trip through
Kansas
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Dr. A. n. harrington, OF the Bureau
Of Animal Industry. returned 70 his
desk Friday from a trip 10 San Fran
cisco and other points in the West on
Official business.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Mrs. Matte l. Porter. Of the examin-
ng division. night force, is spending a
week at her home in Westmoreland
county, Va. with relatives and friends.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

D. f McComb, superintendent OF sew
crs, is the proud possessOr Of d new
vehicle. The wagon IL some respects
resembles an English dog cart, but this
nsinTatiOn is resented BY Mr.. McComb.
who declares that Z is modelled after
an Irish jaunting car.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

George William Hill, chief OF the d.
vision Of publication, who has been at
SOmmerviIle. s C. for several weeks
70 recuperate, is reported 10 De no bet
ter.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

All doubts as to the final acceptance
by the District government of the new
District building have been removed.
Capt. ". r. Myers. assistant secretary
TO the Board OF Commissioners. and
Miss Lydia Marshall Of the Executive
Office, visited the building recently. and
have given IL their formal approval
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

has returne1; after a field trip covering
several OF the national forests. during
which he attended a number OF ranger
meetings.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Irving FricEey. OF the Office OF the
chief clerk has called a meeting 81 the
baseball players for Tuesday afternoon
10 discuss plans for {. team in the De-
partmental League
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Harry S. Boteler, web pressman. and
w. II. Booth and WI. II. Ford, help
ers, nave been transferred from the day
10 the night force in the press division.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Commissioner Macfarland addressed
the students OF Princeton University
Thursday night upon Public Life" The
Commissioner returned to Washington
the following day.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Mrs. Lena Long. who is employed in
the department museum, has been at
the bedside Of her son for several days.
The young man was operated on for
appendicitis at one Of the local hos
pitfalls.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Miss Clara J. Graham, stenographer
in the Office of the appointment clerk.
has been promoted from $500 to $1,000 per
aTnum.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Bernard NJ. Focke, stenographer in
the Office of the Assistant Attorney
General for the Postotfice Department.
has been placed On the permanent rolls
of the department, having served the
probationary period OF six months.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Louis A DelanO, of the office OF the
disbursing clerk, has been confined 10
his home for several days with the
measles,
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Charles F. Rougeou. OF the Bureau oi
Corporations. has been promoted from
$40 10 $50 per annum.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Z. w. Ford. assistant superintendent
Of the division of appointments, bureau
Of the First Assistant, has gone tC
Syracuse, N y, on business for the de-
partment
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Joseph W Campbell and John w. Mo
ran. presSmen: William a KeU and An
drew Jackson helpers. and Miss Flora
j. Miller. press feeder have been trans
terred from the night 20 the day force
in the press division.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Edward l. McFe ridge has resigned
as coDyist in the Bureau of Corpora
lions being transferred 70 the lmmigra-
ton Service
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Jay l. Miller. OF Ohio, has been ap-
pointed clerk al $500 per annum in the
Bureau Of Fisheries.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Z Il
week at her home in WestmoreIand
county, Va. with relatives and friends
Mrs. J. /. Stewart. counter on the
night force. is on a vacation for a week
Miss Pearl s. Young. OF the examin-
ing division. is taking part Of her an
nual leave
Miss Made ". Fisher. Of the exam
lining division. spent last week at her
home a Jamestown, Montgomery
COUNTY, Nd
Miss Emma Doniphan. OF the examin-
I ing division, continues IL at her home in
this city
Thomas Devlin. OF section ten. print
ing division, has been on the sick list
for week
Miss Margaret Kennedy. OF the exam
ming division. night force, is on leave
Of absence for a week
Mrs. NJ B. Lanham. Of the sizing
room, night force, is on leave OF absence
for several days
William Guckert Of section ten. print
. ing division. is inCaPaCitated for work as
the result Of an injured wrist
c. J. Keller, OF the printing division.
who has been confined to his home by
Illness for a month. was able TO resume
his duties at the bureau last week
Miss Sadie Saunders. Of section eleven
printing division. has been at her home
in HagerstOwn, Nd. the past week at
the bedside OF her mother.
George T. Tyser. Of the machine di-
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Mrs. Mary NJ Farnsworth. of the
bindery, has been transferred TO the
State division.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
d6fBondN News and 6agbpa2 Government Department
9ED Postoffice g.. ;

y. Franzoni from $500 TO $500 per an
mum. both effective from March 80.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

| been on the sick list for some time, con-
tinue i'll at their homes in this city.
William II. Drayton. of the linotype
! division, who has been confined 20 his
home by illness for several weeks Is
reported as improved
l. 4. Neuer. of the office Of the yu-
perintendeLt Of documents. received q
visit last week from his cousin. Charles
L. Miller, Of Elmira, y. Y. who stopped
In Washington for a few days on his
way 10 the Pacific coast
David Bccles, Of the first division, who
met with an accident several weeks
ago while riding his bicycle through the
II street tunnel. reported for work Mon
day. His left arm is still quite sore.
Ephraim Cornman, formerly of the
proof room, but for the last five years
OF the Agriculture Department. visited
the office Tuesday. He was highly
pleased with the new shop, and met
many Of his old friends.
Jacob c. Lesher, in charge of plate
correction in the first division, was
sick several days last week.
Miss Helen NJ. MCGOWAN. assis,an.
librarian, office superintendent Of docu-
ments. who has been i'll for the last
three weeks. was able 10 return to her
post Of duty Tuesday.
william NJ. Leavitt. in charge Of the
''Y" first division, who has been i'll for
the lest few days, reported for work
Thursday.
Albert Noel and Miss Faith Stock.
who are employed IN the office Of the
superintendent Of documents, took a
special civil service examination last
week for positions as catalogues.
Miss Alice Keenan,. stenographer in
the office Of the superintendent OF dOcu-
ments. resigned her position last week
TO take similar situation in the Forest
Service, Department OF Agriculture, at
an advance CT $500 in salary.
Hazard Wheeler, Of the carpenter
shop, entertained the past week Mr.
and Mrs. Schultz. Of Elmira. N Y They
were shown through the Office Tuesday
Mr. Schultz is in charge OF the watch at
the State reformatory at Elnlra-
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

W Harry Olcott. who has been COL
lecting statistics in Pennsy lvania for
the report on crininaHty, has been
transferred to West Virginia for the
same work.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
Commerce aLabOr
sEss. 81 - Q 6 g g.

clerk at $40 to copyist at 500 per an
mum.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Mrs. a. ". Crane, clerk in the divi-
sion Of dead letters. has been promoted
from Sl.0CJ TO 81 200 per auuum. and ).
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Thomas II. Denne mas been appointed
an assistant surgeon in the Coast and
Geodetic Survey al S1l0 per month.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
HOPE Of CLERKS
AGAIN DEFERRED
Redistribution SC he m e
Now Best Chance for
Increase.

The employees of the Department OF
Commerce and Labor. who In common
with the other Government employees
in Washington began to sit up and take
notice when Senator Bacon came 10
the fore with his amendment providing
for an increase in pay for the clerks
and others in the service. have settled
down again with hopes deferred 10 con-
unue the regular routine grind. There
is but little hope that any arbitrary OF
fat increase viii be voted the clerks,
but IL Is believed that Congress viii this
session adopt the plan for a reclassih-
cation and new grades as recommended
by The Keep Commission, which will
mean an average increase Of about :
per cent.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Harry Beauverd has been transferred
from d position as letter carrier in the
Washington city postOf1ce to a clerk
slip IL the division of dead letters.
bureau OF tho Fourth Assistant, at $500
per annum, effective March 80.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Dan c. Vaughan, Of the printing divi-
sion, was on the sick list the latts q
part Of the week.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Charles Z. Trotter. assistant superin-
tendent Of the division Of salaries and
allowances, with headquarters at At
lanta, Ga, is at the department on bust
ness.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

James L. Andrews. OF New York, has
been appointed stenOgrapher at $500 per
aTlIum ard assigned TO duty in the dl-
vision of rural delivery. bureau Of the
Fourth Assistant lie reported for duty
Thursday.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

F. 3. Squyer, Of the chief clerks d.
vision is confined TO his home by an at
a stay of several weeks at Auburn,
n Y, TO regain his health.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

William Schodeld. OF the division OF
dead letters, has been granted leave OF
absence for a week
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

G: E. zimmerman. Of the linotvpe dj-
VISION, has been transferred to the
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Walter s Elvidge. electrician, was
called to St. Paul, Mimi. Wednesday
by a message announcing the serious
illness OF his wife.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

Herbert w. Elder. Of Indiana. has
been appointed a laborer in the de-
parrment.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

perintendeLt Of documents. received q
visit last week from his cousin. Charles
L. Miller Of Elmira, y. Y. who stopped
In Washington for a few days on his
way 10 the Pacific coast.