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The Washington times., 1908-09-27
OVERNIGHT STARS
MANY IN AMERICA
Actresses Who Have Leaped to the
Front Without Dramatic
Experience.

Grace George, who IS this season star
ring In SardOu's famous comedy. "Di-
Vorcons,' is an example OF the actress
who. in these latter days. wins a oosi-
ton as a star without having served
mat arduors apprenticeship which was
long considered essential for the egIin-
ment and maturing OF a lradi,lg pIaver.
Yet players, especially actresses. are
continually coming before the public
prominently who exhibit aimira HE
technique, which has not been acquired
by any course Of mechanical training
Mrs Patrick CampDeI' bad little expe-
rience on the stage when she became
famous overnight by her performance
Of The Second Mrs Tanqucrav.
Mrs Leslie Carter took q stellar DO
sition when she had been seen IN only
four plays Margaret Anglin, now in
. The Great Divide vas graduated
from a dramatic school and gained in
slant commentator by her perform
ance Of RoNane I'm Richard Mansfield 5
production Of 'CyranO de Bergerac. -
Ethel Barrymore and Blanche Bates
could not boast Of extensive experience
Eleanor Robson essayed small parts
for a while, then she made an instant
hit in a performance Of In a Balcony. -
Olga Nethersole's experience was like
that OF Mrs. Pat CampbeU's. She was
q novice until The TransgressOr'
/ caused her TO awake the next morning
a famous actress. Mary AIannering
rise was very -apid.
Grace George was a successful Amer
lean star for many years, but it re-
manned for the London critics TO discov-
er that she was a brilliant artist.
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COLUMBIA.

Washingtoniaus have had quite Few
first nights" already this season. and
there IS another one coming. Liebler x
Company VIII present Israel Zaugwill
new PLAY. The Melting Pot" al the
Columbia TheaJer Monday evening. Oc-
tOber o II was in this city that Mr.
ZanswiTs first efforts as a playwright
were presented 10 the public. when The
Children OF the Ghetto" was produced
with such great success.
The n, ting Pot is symbolic Of
America Itself, and while each and
every one OF the scenes are laid in and
about New York. the drama Is said 20
be national in its scope and meaning.
Walker Whiteside IS 10 appear IN the
title role, and his support includes John
Blair, Grant Stewart. Henry Bergman.
ChrystsI Herne, Louise Won Otunger,
Louise 8iCldOuer. and others
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brought from the country by Adrian /.
Homer. VINO Is also familiar with
the country and its best products. A
diligenJ search was made for a supply
Of sunhOwers. but there were none 70
be had on the market, and 50 these
choice and radiant blossoms could not
be added to the collection.
After having the collection photo
graphed, Mr.. PindeH had II carefully re-
moved 20 one Df the side rooms. where
the janitOr daily supplies several buck
cts OF water 70 keep the various plants
IN condition. Mr.. Pindeu reports q fine
time on his vacation. but says that he
has been touched by the reception he
has received on has return TO Office.
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DroqUning of TzUo Clerks Noted
By Line on the Bulletin Board

home in Virginia, where he VIII visit
relatives and friends until October Il
Frederick Watts. jr., Of the Bureau OF
Immigration, viii return tomorrow
from a vacation Of two weeks.
Clifford r. Whyte. g. TIE Bureau Of
Standards, has resigned his position IS
a laboratory apprentice
N. +. FIannery. Of Maryland. has re-
signed his position as chief engineer at
$40 per month in the Coast and GeOdetic
Survey
Austin H Clark. fishery expert In the
Bureau OF Fisheries. has resigned his
position. which paid 800 per annum.
The department has been advised Of
the death az Baltimore. Nd Of George
A Burnley. a g.,teman In the immigTa-
ton service.
Fred H Tracy. Of Michigan. has been
mum in the Office n the lighthouse
board
George p. Cavalier. assistant engi-
ueer In the Bureau of Standards. at
$40 per annUm. has resigned 10 take
transfer 20 the TreS-rsry Department.
II. c. Thone. messenger boy at the
Bureau Of Standards. has been trans
ferred 20 the department proper FOR
similar duty.
Frank Evans. OF the dIsbursIrg office.
VINO renoUnces IS equally frivolous the
roller skating habit and the pedestrian
stunts Of the department. clerks mas
. been enjoying a few DAYS vacation in
virginia on long drive through The
. historical places OF the Old Dominion
with a friend
W. r. GreenwaId. Of the printing d.
vision, has returned 10 his desk after
On Illness Of tao weeks
Capt. T ". Baker. OF the watch force.
mas been on leave OF absence for sew
eral days.
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CHASE'S.

Chase's next week viii offer The
Naked Truth" presented by Harry
Davenport, Phyllis Raui-in and a large
company II is an original comic opera
~ Edward A PaultOn. the composer
The supplementary comedy stars VII
be TUder Cameron and Edward Flaua-
san, in on and on a stage dressing
room scene. Another special feature
viii be the famous performing baby
elephant Little Hip Charlie Cart
nell and Laura Harris IN a singing and
dancing specially, Ethel IuurOe. and
the three Hanlons in their handbaIanc-
Ing feats are Included on the buI.
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NEW ACADEMY.

An ocean race where fortune and
honor are at stake, takes place be-
tween French liner and a private
J. CHr in A Il Woods drama The
Prince o. SpeudthrirIs-- The race IS
one OF interest as il tells iu fiction
what happened during the panic last
year when Americans in Europe InadIy
tried % save their shattered fortunes.
The play comes 20 the Academy for the
week beginning Monday. OCTOBER ..
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NINE. NORDICA TO SING.

Madame Lillian NOrdiCa- who VIII
come TO Washington to dedicate the
new Masonic Temple Auditorium. OC-
tOber .. IS probably TIE best known
prima donna in America. while her fame
abroad IS hardly less marked. She has
sung IN opera and concert with the
most famous organizations On both cor
tinents and as a festival artist her work
Is not less familiar.
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DELAYED FOR LONG NINE.

They claim to have discovered in an
Egyptian tomb the mummied remains OF
an early native who had unmistakable
symptoms Of appendicitis.
The mournful expression of the sur
geon who verified the fact as he sadly
shook his head and mUrBlured You
have delayed the operation. too long
can only be magined.-Ex change.
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The simple notice on the bulletin
board Tuesday that William H Gray.
Of Illinois. a clerk at SEQ in the Blu
reau OF Navigation, and William )
Rule. Of Kentucky. a clerk al $500 per
aunum IN the same bureau. had died,
was the sequel 20 the fate nat befell
the little party OF friends IN Saturday
last as they were having an outing on
me Potomac in power launch. The
young men were popular among their
acquaintance. and many expressions OF
regret have been heard at their Untimely
death The body Of Rule was shipped 70
the home Of his parents in kentucky for
burial
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wAzENe TO PARENTS.

WAENTNG TO PARENTS.
The MIX Conference appointed 6y tbs
District Commissioners. IN view OF tho
MANY DANGERS OF RAW MILK. has
recommended the hOme-pasteurizfnE Of al
raw milk BY bringing IL 10 the boiling
point. then withdraw. cool. and keep cold
until used
The Conference has thereby endorsed the
advice given BY this Society for q mum
Der q years 20
sCALD ALL MIX
Tor children
Parents are particularly warned against
the erroneous opinion held BY some that
pasteurizing Affects either the digesti-
nifty OF the nutritlvs value cf the milk,
Or that as q rule It VIII I-Oduos any
bsd effects Whatsoever
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS
T. BERLINER. Secretary,
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BIG ATTRACTIONS
HERE NEXT WEEK
Local IheaterS Will Have
Dramatic Treats for
Patrons.
Continued from Third Page.

Frank WOrthing- The company viii 90
the same as that which appeared 81 the
support Of Miss George during TWO New
York runs. and the London run OF three
months.
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Numerous letters received by POST
master General Meyer. in regard to lis
recently announced plan 10 nave postal
matters taught and discussed in the
schools OF the country. indicate that he
has struck Il popular chord, and Will nave
hearty support in carrying out the idea
by TCstmasters and school teachers gen
orally. The home discussion that is
calculated u follow the work in the
schools. will. II IS believed. do mach 10
advance the interests OF the postal saw
ings banks and the parcels post PROPOSE
ton. as 1t is expected in this way TO
ge- home to the people the unC' Flying
principles Of these propositions and Sc
cure q discussion of them that would
not otherwise be had Many pOstmas-
tiers and principals Of schools are writ
ing for further information in regard to
what The department thinks to bc he
best line OF posta. work 10 be taught,
and Il is believed that no time Will be
lost in establishing a proper course
Some schools already have limited in
struction "a mail matters, but 4 -
proposed by the Postmaster General 10
have the postmaster arrange for lee
tures and lines of instruction calculated,
primarily. tC secure the better address
ing Of mail.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

The announcement by Postmaster
General Meyer Of the resignation Of
Second Assistant Postmaster General
McCIeary. following his recent nominal
ton for Congress in Minnesota. has
been responsible for starting several
booms for favorite sons for the position
Of Second Assistant. Should the pO-
SitiOn go 10 some one now in the de
partment as would seem natural from
the policy recently established in the
promotion Of DIT GTaudfleId as First
Assistant, II is believed that John w
HOllyday, chief clerk OF the bureau, and
one OF the best equipped postal officials
IN the department, viii be the logical
successor OF Mr.. McCleary.
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X " POSTOFFICE ~ X
Meyers Plan Meets Approval;
Many Letters Come Pouring In
Proposal to Have Postal Matters Taught in the Schools
of Country Has Apparently Struck
Popular Chord

day after being confined to Garfield
Hos oital for eight days.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Robert Bruce, controller Of the British
postal service, accompanied by W.
Pugh. of his staff, has been spending
some time at the POstOffice Department
it conference with the officials and in
speeding the service. Mr.. Bruce has
been particularly interested in discuss
ing plans with the department officials
looking to the Improvement Of tie
postal service between the two coun-
tries. Mr. Bruce was struck with the
forcefuluess of a sign he rad in the
registry division of the city postofhce
If you are not employed in this cage
keep out" is printed on the cards that
superintendent Hunt has placed On the
cage door of each of his clerks. pre-
caution to protect the emLIoye ard In
sure the safety Of the mails There
l. no mistake about the meaning of that
sign commented the British Official.
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meut have followed the lead of Auditor
Merit o. Chance. and have adopted the
pompadour style of hair cut, which is
designated lhe Chance hair cut Mr.
Chance has entered a fiat denial Of the
charge. however, that he was induced
TO lead the pOmpadOur class in hair
dressing because of the recent victory
Of Battling Nelson, who essays this par
Lcular style.
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Robert T. Cannon, a clerk in the
GreenviIle, Tex, pOstoffice, has been
appointed 10 a clerkship at $500 per an
mum in the bureau of the fourth assist
ant, by transfer.
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c. +. Granholm, Of the division OF
dead letters, has been on leave Of alb
sence for the past week.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Ella Victoria Leigh, Of the re-
Cording division. office of the auditor.
has returned from q vacation of 1--WE
weeks, spent principally in the North.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

DT T S. c. Marshall OF the Office OF
the purchasing agent, returned 10 his
desk Monday after a trip 70 Atlantic
City.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

George T. Dalton, Of the recording di-
vision, office of the auditor, who has
been seriously i'll at his home, is re-
ported 20 be slightly improved
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

A valuable piece of jewelry was re-
Ceived at the dead letter Office recently
bearing the Chicago pOstmark, that the
officials are very anxious 70 return 10
the owner IL possible. Should the owner
fail TO claim and prove title 10 the
property il will be sold in accordance
with the provisions Of law on the sub
leCt.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

J. NJ Priest, Of the division Of sup
plies left Thursday for a vacation and
fishing trip Of two weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Postmaster Stewart. of Seattle. Wash,
was az the department the past week
10 make arrangements for Increased
postal facilities in Seattle during the eN-
position period. He came 10 Washing
ton from Chattanooga, Tenn, where he
attended the convention Of Tennessee
pOstmaSteTS.
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Capt. Lee VI. Lipscomb. chief of the
asserting division, is as happy as
school boy with his first pair of red-tOp
paign he has succeeded in getting his
office freshly painted. adding greatly 70
the appearance Of the surroundings.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

A. b Foster. clerk in charge of the
money order and official envelope sec
ton, division of supplies, left Wednes-
Gay for a vacation Tor the remainder
OF the month.
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Richard 2. Covert, superintendent Of
the division of supplies, mas returned
20 his desk, after a trip 10 Chattanooga.
Tenn, where ne attended the COnvCn-
ton Of postmasJers.
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Mrs X 3. Throckmorton. Of the COLO
room, bindery, who has been very i'll AT
Bristol. Pa, is reported to have COM
menced to reCuperate.
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Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
De Graw IS out Of tine city for short
vacation He plans 70 spend a few days
in Philadelphia and some time at both
Atlantic City and Princeton. y. j.
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w Z. Burlington, of the division OF
salaries and allowances, has returned
from a vacation of three weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

D. ". Worley, Of the railway mail di-
vision, returned To duty on Friday from
his annual vacation.
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d. NJ. Gould, lieutenant Of the watch,
returned yesterday from his annual va
cation.
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Guy f Partridge. Of the first division.
has returned 10 his post Of duty after
spending twenty-one days in Kansas.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

S. r. Stratton, of the division Of rural
delivery. is spending the remainder OF
the month at his old home in StTatton-
vile. Pa.
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/ Z. II. Mooney. of the bindery. spent
few DAYS of leave the past week on a
Z fishing trip.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Harry r Perry, OF the bindery, has
been granted leave OF absence for If
teen days.
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George 3. Tallmau. Of the Job division
accompanied by his family. has re-
turned from vacation trip 70 Atlantic
City.
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Michael Shaen, foreman OF the foun-
dry division, was on a vacation the
first half of the week.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

William r. Spilman. superintendent
Of the division of rural delivery, left
Washington Wednesday for Lexington,
Ky. where he attended the convention
of Kentucky postmasters.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Harry c. Arnold. OF the blndery has
been on leave OF absence for a few days
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Samuel O. Mawson, Of the front door
watch force, has returned TO duty after
/ a visit Of a month 20 various Eastern
points.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

". II. DERRICK. OF the mouotype di
vision, has returned to his post OF duty
after a vacation Of fifteen days
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

c. o. Buckingham and Ralph Garland.
Ct the foundry division, are taking part
of their annual leave. which they Will
spend touring the northern part of New
York State making phOtcGra phiC views
They both rank high as amateur
rHpfOey1.a hers
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Michael shea. of the foundry division,
has returned TO work after a vacation
OF six weeks. most of which was spent
around his old home city, BOstOc, Mass
Mr.. Shea is a member Of the executive
board of the International Stereotypers
and ElectrOtypers' Union, which re-
Gently held its annual convention IN
Boston Mr. Shea and the other Of
hcers Of the union remained in that
city after the adjournment Of the con-
vention 10 attend 10 some executive
business.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Ryan. Of the asserting division,
Office Of the Auditor, has returned,
after several weeks leave Of absence
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

William J. Cassiday, stenographer and
Typewriter in the Office Of the private
secretary, has returned from a vacation
trip TO Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

G.. y DaIzeU, chief clerk Of the di-
vision Of dead letters, returned 10 his
desk Monday from his old home, Wad-
dingtOn, y. Y, where he spent a va
cation Of a month His brother, r 5.
DalzeU, Of Albany, y. Y, was also
home for a vacation, and together they
spent most OF the time boating on the
st. Lawrence river.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Wilbur w. Fowler chief Of the supply
division has returned from a vacation
spent in Delaware n company with his
The Washington times., 1908-09-27
MARTIN SPEELNAN
LEAVES HOSPITAL
Receivers From Operation,
But Will Not Yet Re-
sumo Duties.

Martin R Speelman, OF the supply di-
vision. is now at his residence, 1l5 T
street northwest. having recovered suf-
hciently from the effects of a surgical
operation recently performed At George
Washington Hospital TO leave that in
stitGtion. II is thought that IL win be
several weeks longer before he is able
10 resume his duties at the office.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Mrs. Emma *. McDermott, OF the
bindery, was taken ~ at the office on
Wednesday. and has since been away
from office.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Louis Goubeau of the monotype di-
vision, has returned 10 duty after be-
ing on leave OF absence for six weeks
visiting in Massa Chusetts.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

c. G. Judson, of the chief clerks divi-
sion, who is one of the best tennis
players in the department. has been
on a vacation for the past week indulg-
ing in this favOrite game.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

:. :. LuttreU. OF the division Of in
spection, Bureau OF the Second AS
SiStant, has been granted leave of Alb
senCe for the remainder of the month.
which he is spending at his home at
Falls Church, on account of the illness
of his wife.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Chief Clerk d. W. Duncan. Of the Of
flee of the auditor for the POstoffice De-
partmeut, returned 10 his desk Monday
after an absence of a few days on q
trip out of the city.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

L J. Rudy, of the recording division.
office OF the auditor. left the past week
for "a vacation Of twenty-fOur days. and
Will spend some of the time in PennsyI-
vania.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss L. J.. Jordan has been transfer
red from the Navy division 10 the press
division.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Mrs. Maggie Curtis, Of the gold room
biudery, has been absent from the OF.
fee for several days on account Of IL
ness.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

DR.. c. 5. Brooks. Of the registry dlvi-
sion. city pOstOffice. will spend a week
on his farm at Garfield, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Jessie E Hutchinson. Of the dIvi
sion Of dead letters. will leave this week
for a vacation OF a month.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

William Heron, Of the recording divi-
sion, office Of the auditor. left Thurs
day for vacation of nine days.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss NJ. G. Duck, of the division of
dead letters, left Monday for a vaca-
ton of a month.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Charles F Bauers, Of the mo1otype
division, has returned after being on
leave for the past three weeks visit
ing in Buffalo. y. y, and Chicago, III.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Col II. L. Strawn, paper inspector.
accompanied by his wife is spending
his leave at his old home in Pennsyl-
Vania
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

n. +. Flannery. Of Maryland. has re-
signed his position as chief engineer at
$40 per month in the Coast and GeOdetic
Survey
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

W. F. BOYLE. Of the division OF con-
tracts. Bureau Of the Second Assistant.
has been granted leave OF absence Tor
a week.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Fred H Tracy. Of Michigan. has been
appointed q craftsman at $500 per an
mum in the Office II the lighthouse
board
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

A II. Baldwin. OF the division OF sal
aries and allowances. has gone 10 At
lantic City and other points of interest
in that locality to spend vacation OF
two weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

K. J. Gibson, assistant chief Of the
Bureau Of Manufactures. has returned
from a months vacation in Canada,
the absence Of Major John n Carson,
who is spending some time IN Atlantic
CITY
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Michael F Connor, jr., Of the office
of the private secretary. has returned
from a vacation trip Of two weeks TO
Atlantic City and other points Of in
terest In the East.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Richard Kendall, OF the mOnotype dlvi-
sion, has resigned his position and viii
20 10 New York city 10 locate Mr.
Kendall was previously employed in the
linotype division.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Mrs. Lulu Downs and Mrs. Rosa
Downs. Of the press division, continue
on the sick list.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

A II. G. Richardson. Of the division
OF foreign mans, Will be on a vacation
this week.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

J. J. Corridor, of the railway mail di-
vision, left Thursday, for a vacation
Of about four weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

c. X. HetfeId, Of the division Of in
speCtiOn, Bureau Of the Second As
sIstant, is taking a short vacation
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss virginia r Campbell. Of the
Coast and GtOGetic Survey has re-
turned from z vacation OF ten days.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

| NJ. A. Cram, Of the Bureau Of Labor,
/ has returned 10 his desk after short
! vacation trip with his wife 10 Williams
town. KY. where a visit was paid TO
( his relatives A few days were also
| snenf IN Philalelphia.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Mrs. Hilleary, Of the asserting divi-
sion, Office of the Auditor, has return
ed 10 duty after a shOrl illness
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Alexander a. Carr. Of the watch force.
left the past week tJr stay of six
weeks in Wayne county. Ohio.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

home in Virginia, where he VIII visit
relatives and friends until October Il
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

FuDloyes Of the mOnOJype division
Going on vacations the past week in
Guided +. Z. Briggs. H J. McClurs, W.
II Carpenter. Henry Presley, J. r
Wejtzel, w. G. Jordan, and Mrs Mamie
NJ McMichael-
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

II. s. Deleplane. of the asserting divi-
sion, office of the auditor. leaves to-
morrow for points IN Virginia TO camp
and hunt game for the next eighteen
days.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Mrs. c. I. Tretler. Of the division Of
dead letters, has returned from a vaca-
ton.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Austin H Clark. fishery expert IN the
Bureau OF Fisheries. has resigned his
position. which paid 81 200 Del. aunum.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Having about completed the summers
sport ia the baseball line. John II An
derson, of the chief clerks division.
who is one OF the most popular among
the various manag rs in the Depart
mental Baseball League, IS beginning
70 Law plans for a revival Of the roller
skating habit among the Jerks OF the
department II is planned 70 have
large, number Of clerks using roller
skates thus year than ever, and several
parties will be organized In the vari-
Gus sections of the city 20 come 10
work T1sr.-f her