The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01


ucular, many new machines being add
&c 10 the equipment. This move leaves
the entire annex OF the old building for
the superintendent Of documnts, who
and ready for occupancy by early
spring.
Harry Thompson and Edward J.
Foley of the engineer division. who
had charge Of the decorations for the
Government Printing Office PhIihar-
monte Society on Friday last, have re-
CeIVed many compliments for their
work, the decorations this year being
more beautiful and attractive than ever
before.
H. c. Knapp one of the most active
OF The downtown printer contingent, has
announced his candidacy for president
of Columbia Typographical Union. This
statement has been received with pleas
ure by his many friends in the Govern
ment Printing ONCE, where he has al
ways been strongly supported His
friends in the Office claim that he IS
one OF the strongest men yet suggested
for the position.
Louis V. Woulfe. formerly employed
as stenogTapher and typewriter In the
Office of the foreman of printing. had
a narrow escape from serious injury last
week. while walking in the vicinity Of
the Connecticut avenue bridge with 81
friend. They were run down by an
automobile. and while Mr. Woulfe es-
capped with n bad shake-up his fT.and
had TO be taken 10 the Emergency Hos
pital for treatment. Mr. WOulfe'g friends
in the Office extend concentrations on
his close escape. as we'll as his recent
good luck in being promoted from 81, zoe
TO 81. 100 per aRnur In TIE Bureau OF
immigration ana Naturalization, where
he is now employed.
Roy Palmer. who resigned his posi-
ton IN the Office as a messenger early
IN the fall, to complete course in
school, was reinstated th~ past week
and assigned to the letter and files
division. office Of the superintendent Of
documents
William F. Ashley. of the Y, first
division, received a telegram on We'd
nesday announcing the death of Mrs.
Ashley's mother. and he Immediately
left for New York to be present at the
funeral
John w. Sherman. Of the first divi-
sior, who has been on the sick list
for the past two weeks, is reported to
be improving, with bright prospects Of
returning to duty in day or two.
James w. Mathers, one OF the eff
cient T1akers-up on the Y. first division.
Gay, mas been transferred to the first
division. night, and viii keep the in
termediate force In the foundry busy
on stereotype and electrOtype work.
Mrs. G. L Carter, directress. in the
pamphlet binding section. spent the
past week in Philadelphia visiting
friends.
H. p. Larcombe, clerk in the chief
electricians Office. gathered with the
thrOnE in Alexandria on Washingtons
Birthday.
r. w. Henke. Of the electrical divl-
sion who represented the Government
dence 1881 T street northwest, and the
interment was in Arlington.
Vincent N Shane, formerly a clerk
in the bureau, now an attorney at St
Louis. and member of the city council
Of that cisy, @~s - s@ashington last
week on a business and pleasure trip.
He called at the bureau TO pay his
respects TO his old friends.
James Gardner Greene. a popular en-
ploye of the bureau. has formed a law
partnership with William Alfred Starnes
at PeH City, Ala.
The checker contest that has attracted
the attention of the employees of the
agriculture division for several weeks
IADoNA Ae7N WNNAs ~ ACouAtCu III a Qe-
cisive victory for Hickman p Childers
over William Johns.
Michael Mckinley. Of the agriculture
division spent Saturday and Sunday
last in Philadelphia with old friends and
helping 10 celebrate the.natal day OF the
Father Of His Country.
Charles H. Wright, of the agriculture
division, has been absent several DAYS
en- account Of sickness