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The Washington times., 1908-10-25
STRAUS GETS A TIP
FROM TEXAS JOKER

Secretary Straus has received from
some practical joker at Bastrop, Tex,
a political souvenir card with a gas
tip attached by q string, and containing
the legend, Here's a tip, Bryan and
Kern will win" Written on the card
are the words, Here's hoping" The
Secretary thinks that his activity on
the stump may have prompted some one
to mail him the card, but he refraius
from permitting himself TO become dis
cOuraged over the outlook by IL, and
saws that he Is satisfied II his anony-
nous correspondent got any pleasure
out OF the little joke.
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HOLSTER
is TRANSFERRED

Ralph r. Molster has been transfer
red from the Government Printing Of
flee to the Bureau of Navigation and
promoted to q CIerkship at $500 per an
mum.
I. Beales, Of The Bureau of Corpora
lions. is engaged on some special work
IN the office OF the disbursing clerk OF
tho department.
William Run, Of the chief clerks di-
vision. has been spending part OF his
annual leave or a fishing trip up the
Potomac.
Wilbur W. Fowler, chief Of the divi-
sion of supplies, has been named as
a member of the committee on sched-
ule for the standardization of Govern
ment supplies.
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Goes to Direct Cotton Force,
Beyond the Mississippi RiUer

Harvey J. Zimmerman. OF the manufac-
lures division. left Monday to inspect
the work Of the agents who constitute
the field force now collecting the data
for the report on the distribution and
consumption Of cotton. Mr.. thinner
man will have charge OF the district
west Of the Mississippi river. and will
go first 10 Oklahoma.
William W. Frost. who recently went
10 the field on a similar mission, is 10
have charge OF the district, or subdi-
vision, lying east of the Mississippi riv-
er. The sending of these census experts
70 the field is a part Of the general
policy Of Director North to secure the
maximum degree Of perfection in the
statistics and cotton reports. The d.
rector is earnestly endeavoring TO per
feet the local field organization IN every
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VIII Inspect Df0iSion Offices
While AqUay on a Vacation Trip

ant. left wednesday for his home IN
West virginia, where he viii visit home
folks and vote.
Mrs. n. Rauterberg, OF the division
Of dead letters, will return tomorrow
from a leave OF absence OF twenty-fOUr
days.
Miss Katherine L Preston, OF the
division OF supplies. left Thursday for
her home in Philadelphia TO remain
till November <
G. B. Price, Of the contract division,
Bureau Of the Second Assistant. left
last week for Virginia, where he was
called by the Illness Of a men Der OF
his family.
A. 3. Graesle. OF the contract divi-
sion, Bureau OF the Second Assistant,
has been granted leave till November
10. and viii spend the time at his old
home IN Iowa.
J. T. Callaghan, Of the inspection divf-
sion. Bureau OF the Second Assistant,
was on leave for several days the past
week.
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P. BROWN
IS ON HIS LEAVE

Arthur P. Brown, OF the Bureau of
Labor, is on ann Ial leave till after the
election.
T. ]. Phillips, Of the division of in
formation, Bureau of Immigration, has
been granted = weeks extension Of his
vacation
J. Louis Bixler, Of the Bureau OF Cor
porations, IS spending a months vaca-
ton Al Terra HILL Pa.
Miss Emma Duke, special agent at
$3.50 per annum in the Bureau of Id
Dor. has been transferred to the Bu-
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CENSUS BUREAU
CENSUS REPORT SHOWS
WATER TRAFFIC DATA
Bureau Issues Statistics Transportation Wherever
Freight Is Carried-Work Done Under William
NJ. SteuartS Direction

The Burec. OF the Census has just
issued a report on the transportation by
water as or the census year 1906. which
includes a report on all American docu-
meuted and undOcumented vessels or
craft Of fve tons net register OF over.
The report IS divided into five parts,
covering separately the sections repre-
rented by the Atlantic coast ard Gulf
or Mexico. the Pacific coast the Great
Lakes and tina St. lawrence river, the
Mississippi river and its tributaries. and
the canals and other inland waters
The work has been done under the di-
reCtiOn OF William NJ Steuart. chief
statisucian for manufa ctures. and IL
thought 20 be particularly complete on
the subjects covered. The schedule was
designed principally TO develop statiS-
tics which would show the magnitude
OF the water transportation interests on
the coasts and inland waters of the
United states.
One OF the popular clerks OF the Blu
Tedu OF the Census entered the state
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way, so as to guard against mistakes
and imperfect reports.
A fine photograph raffled by a clerk
in the division Of vital statistics vas
won by Edmund Schriener, +. W. Kerr.
jr-, and Patrick Mcnamara who Jointly
held the lucky number '54 " Mr.. Kerr
says plans are being perfected for q
sort or transforming company, for the
purpose of giving concerts with the
monograph at various points IN The
surrounding country.
Politicians who desire to euliven their
meetings with some canned selections
from favOTite authors viii be aCcOmmO-
dated at nominal prices. County fairs
and other attractions VIII also receive
visits from WashingtOn's newest and
latest amusement enterprise The pres
ent plan is TO have Mr.. Kerr for the
barker Mr.. Schreiuer for the ticket
taker, and Mr. Mcnamara as the man
ipulator OF the talking machine.
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DR.. BOYD RESIGNS
TO ENTER HOSPITAL

Dr. ". a. Boyd. OF the Bureau OF
Labor has resigned his position and will
20 10 New York city. where he has
arranged 20 enter the service Of one
of the hospitals.
George harrington, Of the lighthouse
board has returned from a two weeks
inspection trip 10 the rivers OF the Mid
die West. with a view OF perfeCting a
lighthouse tender adaptable 10 those
waters.
Frank r. Rynex. OF the division OF
naturalization. has returned from his
automobile trip through Montgomery
county. Md. on which he was accom-
panied by hia wife and children. the
trip being made in celebration Of the
third anniversary OF the wedding.
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WHEELER AT DESK
AFTER A LONG TRIP

Assistant Secretary Wheeler has re-
turned to his desk after spending sew
eral weeks on the Pacific coast trans
acting business for the department.
L. D. Diggins, OF the Coast and &C.
odetlc SURVEY, has returned to office af-
ter an outing IN Maryland
c n, Johnson, Of the Bureau Of
Statistics, Is on leave of absence for
three weeks
George T. Dalton, of the Bureau Of
Corporations, was away from his desk
the first of the week. because of the
death of his father. George 7. Dalton.
ST., who died at his home, 1903 Thir-
tenth street northwest, in the sixty
ninth-year of his age.
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G.. P. DYER TO READ
PAPER ON EXPERTS

Disbursing Clerk soleau announces
that George P. Dyer. paymaster Of the
United States Army. Will read his
paper on The purchase Of supplieS FOR
the United States battleship cruise
around the world" at the meeting Of
the Association of American Govern
ment Accountants, to be held at the
Public Library on Tuesday night The
principal speaker for the meeting on
Novenber 10 viii be James 3. Adams,
assistant foresttr, Forest Service. who
will discuss Property Accounting"
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reau Of tho Census as q clerk at 81 100
per annum.
Thomas r. Dawley, jr.. OF the Bureau
Of Labor has been granted leave OF alb
sence till November a.
J. F. Whitney, Of The Bureau OF Ia
Dor. IS spending some time in Chicago.
III.
R. p. Brown of the division Of natu-
radiation, has returned 10 his desk.
after being confined 70 his home by III
ness the first TART Of the month. He IS
now entirely recovered.
William WoIfiey Of the division OF
naturalization. has returned from
registration trip Of few days 10 his
home IN New York State.
Arthur J. p. Stewartson. Of the Blu
reaU of Labor. has returned from q
trip 20 Pennsylvania.
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GOES TO NEW YORK
ON ANNUAL LEAVE

Charles A Clark, of the manufactures
division. accompanied by his wife, will
spend part OF his annual leave in Erie
county, n. X, where Mr.. Clark viii
also cast his vote.
John G. Haas. Of the manufactures
division, is spending a vacation at New
burgh, n. Y, where he will remain for
the election.
Henry F. Hayden. OF the chief clerks
division, has returned 70 duty, after his
recent illness,
Edmund Schreiner, OF the division Of
vital statistics, VIII leave this week for
his home at Newark, n. J., TO remain
till after the election
William Johns. Of the agriculture d.
vision, who has Just returned from field
duty, VIII 90 10 his home in Minnesota
Tor the election.
J. s. Wickham. OF the mechanical lab
oratOTy, has gone to his home at Court
land, n. Y, 20 remain for the election.
Miss Grace E koch mas been trans
ferred from the cost accounting section
of the chief clerks division 70 the pub
icatiOn division.
William A. Bolinger, or the mail and
correspondence section OF the chief
clerks division, is taking part OF his
annual leave.
William Birdsal, OF the watch force,
Eas been on the sick list for the past
week.
Mrs. frankie N. Evans. OF the chief
clerks division, has returned from
vacation OF two weeks.
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NOTES
IN DISTRICT OFFICE

Daniel orc. Canaghan has COntribut ed
to the Districts archives, a ticket OF
admission TO the impeachment trial of
President Andrew Johnson, which was
held in the Senate chamber. The ticket,
which was issued 10 Justice Nathan
Clifford OF the United States Supreme
Court, is priced as a sOuveneir Of an
event unique in the history of the coun-
try.
Benjamin F. Adams, assistant asses
sOr, who was married Wednesday TO
Miss Harriet Hersey, Is spending his
Hampshire.
Miss NJ. z. Mattison, Of the record di-
vision. Engineer Department, is visit
ing relatives in Pennsylvania.
DR.. ]. A. AIudd, of the water regis
trar's office, is spending his vacation at
ILyattsviEe, Md.
Bernard Cain. of the onice Of the Col
leCtOr OF Taxes. has been transferred
temporarily TO the Office OF the auditor.
Paul Dean, Of the disbursing office.
is visiting friends at Round Hill. Va
c. z. Ayton. Of the Water Registrars
office, has returned from a visit to
Chicago and Toledo.
Philip H. Ward. of the Office OF Col
lector Of Taxes, is on leave.
c. NJ. Lewis, assistant disbursin- Of
hcer. and h. Z. CLOUDY, newspaper
man, spent the week end canoeing on
the upper Potomac.
Bob" Barr. Of the Engineer Depart
ment, is hunting in Maryland
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HOWARD MOUNT AND
HAZEL DOYLE MARRY

Howard Mount, Of the cashiers office.
CITY postOffiCe, and Mss HaZel II
DOYLE, OF the registry division, were
married last night at the home OF the
bride in Brookland- Mr.. and Ms Mount
viii spend their honeymoon at the home
OF the bridegroom, in northern New
York. where Mr.. Mount viii also take
occasion TO cast his yo' e.
J. r. Roe, Of the inspecting division,
office Of the auditor. has returned from
an extended vacation.
J. -. Fule, Of the inspecting division,
office " the auditor. has been grant-
ed leave for twenty days.
Miss Sophia Weber. Of the inspecting
division. office OF the auditor. is on a
vacation for sixteen days
Frank E. Waring, Of the division OF
rural delivery, viii leave this week for
his home in New York state. 10 spend
two weeks OF his annual leave.
William r. spilman. superintendent
of the division OF rural delivery. was
in Baltimore Nd. on Wednesday, TO
attend the convention Of fourth class
Postm7sters of Maryland
J. c. Taylor. OF the inspection division,
Bureau Of the Second Assistant, IS on
a vacation for two weeks
B. c. Coon, OF tie contract division,
has been on leave OF absence for the
past week.
A. N. McBath. chief of the pay divi-
sion office Of the auditor, is in Knox
willie, Tenn, 10 spend his vacation and
cast his vote.
Charles A Conrad chief clerk of the
department, left last night for his home
at Somerset, KY, TO pay visit 10 old
friends snd cast his vote.
Robert II. PTendeT. chief clerk in the
Bureau Of the Fourth Assistant. spent
two days at Castleman's Ferry, the last
week, fishing.
Fred n. Austion, Of the office Of the
purchasing agent. has been away from
office for the past week because Of the
serious illness of his wife.
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R. H Lovett, OF the disbursins Of
fee, is spending a week of his annual
leave on the Eastern Shore of Mary
land.
E. F. Barber. OF the Washington d.
vision Of postOfice inspectors. viii leave
tomorrow for Batavia. n Y. where
he will pay visit TO home folks TN
after the election.
G. p. Durham. of the recording divi-
sion, office Of the office OF the Auditor.
has been granted leave for eighteen
days, and viii go to his home in Ohio
for the election. Mr.. Ddnham Is a
former collector Of internal revenue.
and was an intimate friend Of Judge
Taft, while holding this position IN
Ohio.
N NJ. Wagner, OF the inspecting de
vision, office Of the Auditor, IS on sick
leave.
J. r. Harrison, inspector IN charge or
the Washington division Of pOstofice
inspectors, left for his home at Kan
sas City. Kan. last week, where he
expects to spend his vacation. and
also cast hts vote at the coming eiec-
ton.
T. II. Bell, OF the Washington division
Of postoffice inspectors. left last night
for his home in Valparaiso, Ind, where
he VIII spend three weeks.
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X x POSTOFHG " *
CLERKS ONLY HOLIDAY
GOING HOME TO VOTE
J. B. Moulton, of Postoice Inspection Division Has Re-
markable Leave Record in Thirty Two Years
of Government Service.

Nicholson, OF the Bureau or the Fourth
Assistant. has been Transferred 70 the
division OF pOstoffice inspectors.
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]. B. Moulton. OF the division Of post
office inspectors. viii leave tomorrow
for his home in Massachusetts. where
ne win cast his ballot at the approach
ing Presidential election. Mr. MoultOn
has what is considered the best leave
record in the Government service. He
has been employed as a clerk in the
Postoffice Department for thirty-two
years. and never takes a day Of annual
leave except for the Presidential cleo
tiOns every four years. at which time
he invariably makes the journey 10 his
old home TO cast his BALLOT.
Theodore ingalls,, chief clerk OF the
division Of postoffice inspectors. left
Thursday for a short visit 10 New York.
after which he will go 20 his old home
at Louisville, KY. 10 cast his vote.
Mrs. A. W Israel. OF the division OF
postoffice inspectors. has been .rans-
ferred to the office Of the Third Assist
ant Postmaster General. ana Mss S. J..
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Joseph Williams. Of the railway mail
division, has been on q vacation for
the last week.
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Miss Elizabeth Lawson. OF the manu-
features division, has returned TO her
desk after taking a few days annual
leave
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-.
has resigned his position TO take place
with the advertising department OF The
Times.
AIphonse Girouard. OF the money or
der division. is on leave OF absence.
r S. Tower. Of the bookkeeping divf-
sion, office Of the Auditor. left Thurs
day for his old home IN Michigan. whers
he viii pay a visit TO his parents, and
also vote at the election
John NJ Yule, Of the inspecting divi-
sion, office Of the Auditor, left Friday
for a vacation trip 10 his old home, at
Detroit, Mich, where he win remain till
after the election.
J. c. Weldon, OF the bookkeeping divi-
sion, Office Of the Auditor has gone 10
his home. in Michigan TO vote and visit
relatives and friends.
Miss Charlotte Johnston. OF the dlvf-
sion OF rural delivery viii be on
short vacation this week
J. H. Haring, OF the division Of sup
plies. will leave this week for his home,
in Pennsylvania, where he has planned
10 do some hunting, as well as 70 cast
his vote.
u l.. SchultZe, or the DIVISION OF ty-
biography, left Wednesday for q vacation
to extend till after the election.
J. W. Stewart, of the division OF dead
letters, is taking three weeks Of his an
nual leave.
W. S. DeaTdOff, of the division OF dead
! letters, left Monday for a months vaca-
ton, which be spent at his old home, in
Illinois.
F. NJ Price, Of the division Of typogra-
ply, is on leave of absence for the re-
mainder of the month.
A. P Klaas, OF the division of dead
/ letters. left Wednesday. for a vacation
TO extend till election time.
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Miss Julia V. Battles. OF the division
of vital statistics. has returned to her
desk after a vacation OF two weeks.
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W. s. Deardoff, of the division OF dead
letters, left Monday for months vaca-
ton, which be spent at his old home, in
Illinois.
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KOCH REINSTATED
TO OLD POSITION

Edward ". Koch. expert chief OF d.
vision at $4,000 per annum, who has
been engaged on the Cuban census
work, has been reinstated in his for
mer position in the bureau. the COM
pilation OF the Cuban reports having
been completed. William W. Ordway
and s. y. Rhoads, clerks at $1,000 per
Rnnum, who were also engaged on the
Cuban work. have been Teinstated in
The bureau
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LEAVES FOR HOME
ON HIS VACATION

Capt. James z. Walker, OF the agri-
culture division. left Wednesday for his
old home IN Indiana, where he viii
spend a months annual leave. and also
cast his ballot, He was accompanied
by his wife.
Thomas ]. Steuart, OF the egriculture
division. viii leave this week for his
home in Indiana for the election. and TO
pay q visit TO relatives and friends FOR
about three weeks.
Charles L Conway. Of the manufac-
lures division, has returned from a visit
Of a few weeks TO relatives and friends
in Virginia.
Mss Elice Baker, OF the manufactures
division. has been on the sick list for
several days the past week.
Miss Margaret Beatty, stenographeE
and confidential clerk to the chief OF
the manufactures division, has returned
20 Ofnce after an illness OF Two weeks.
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JOSEPH M. CROOKS
GOES HOME TO VOTE

division, left Thursday for a vacation
trip OF fifteen days to Indiana, where he
VIII pay a visit to relatives and friends.
and also cast mis- vote It Kaukakee.
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is RAISED
TO $1,000 A YEAR

Z. B. Henry, Of the division OF rural
delivery, has been promoted from 500
TO 81 900 per annum.
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William A. Mckenzie. of the manu-
features division. has resigned his po-
sition as a clerk at SI.4O0 per annum,
and Will take a place in the Forest
Service. Mr.. Mckenzie leaves a good
record and many friends IA the bu-
reau. His work In the field has been
especially noteworthy.
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Harry B. Cohen. Of Alabama, has
been appointed a clerk at $1,000 per
annum IN the bureau. and assigned 10
the agriculture division
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Miss Clara J. Graham, OF the Office
Of the chief clerk, is on a short vaca-
ton.
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vital statistics. LEFT Monday for a vaca-
ton OF two weeks.
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Hart Nomsen. chief OF the agriculture
division, is taking q months vacation,
and viii spend most OF the time at his
home, at Garrett Park, Nd. He will
spend some. time at his old home. IN
New York city. where ne VIII cast his
vote az the approaching election.
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RESIGNS TO ENTER
PRIVATE BUSINESS

c. c. King. OF the division OF supplies,
has resigned his position TO take a place
with the advertising department OF The
Times.
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S. N. Mcmillan, Of the division Of sup
plies. left Wednesday for a trip TO his
old home IN Iowa. where he viii visit
relatives and friends and cast his vote.
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William B. Worcester. Of the manu-
features division, who has been III at
the George washington Hospital. Is
turned to his home the last week, and
continue TO show Improvement.
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F. NJ Price, Of the division Of typogra-
ply, is on leave of absence for the re-
mainder of the month.
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J. W. Stewart, of the division OF dead
letters, is taking three weeks Of his an
nual leave.
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J. H Haring, OF the division Of sup
plies. will leave this week for his home
II PennSylYanla. where ne has planned
his vote.
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c. /. Schultze, OF the division of ty-
Biography, left Wednesday for a vacation
10 extend till after the election.
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]. c. Weldon. Of the bookkeeping divi-
sion, Office Of the Auditor, has gone 70
his home. in Michigan, TO vote and visit
relatives and friends.
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Charles A. Conrard, chief clerk of the
department, left last night for his home
al Somerset. KY, TO pay a visit 10 old
friends and cast his vote.
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AIphonse GirOuard. OF the money or
der division. is on leave OF absence.
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Miss Charlotte Johnston, Of the divt-
sion OF rural delivery, will be on a
short vacation this week.
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". L Degnan, OF the division OF dead
letters. has been granted leave till No
venber 3, and will spend the time at
his home IN South Bethlehem, Pa
where he win cast lis ballot.
Miss Caroline Childs, OF the division
OF dead letters. left Friday for a vaca~
ton of about two weeks.
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Oscar H Gordon, Of the manufactures
division has been III for the past week.
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A P. Klaas, OF the division Of dead
letters, left Wednesday. for vacation
10 extend till election time.
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One OF the popular clerks OF the Blu
Tedu OF the Census entered the state
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Robert II. Prender. chief clerk in the
Bureau Of the Fourth Assistant. spent
two days at Castleman's Ferry, the last
week. fishing.
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Fred n. Austion, Of the office Of the
agent. has been away from
office for the past week because Of the
serious illness of his wife
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A. NJ. McBath, chief of the pay divi-
sion office Of the auditor, is in Knox
willie, Tenn, 10 spend his vacation and
cast his vote.
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n. NJ. Wagner, Of the inspecting di-
vision, office Of the Auditor, IS on sick
leave.
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John G. Haas. Of the manufactures
division, is spending a vacation at New
burgh, n. Y, where he will remain for
the election.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-27
PIG
UPsETS DIGNITY
Of BLOOMFIELD
Young Woman Gets in Way Of
the Porker and Exciting
Scene Follows.

There was an exciting pig race start
Ing from Frank Narucki's hotel In John
street, Bloomfield, yesterday. with ff-
teen contestants participating. The pig
was particularly fat, greasy and elus-
i've. Several Of those in the chase man.
aged to get hold Of him and he always
squealed and slipped away.
Across the swamp at the foot of John
street dashed the pig and his pursuers
with more than 400 enthusiastic specta-
tors cheering them on. Once or twice
the grunter ran between the legs of
some Of those looking on, and over they
went headlons. One young woman
who carried a nag with Princeton col
ors tried to get out of the way of the
pig, but was dumped undignifiedly to
mother earth before she could accom-
plish 1t.
The pig was finally captured in Belle
Vile by Henry Hett, Jr, who lives near
the Nafuoki place. A roast will follow.
After the chase there was a dispute
as to who won the pig and for a time
it looked as IL a riot would develop.
Peace reigned finally and Hett took the
pig home.