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The Washington times., 1908-09-27
Nine Additional Clerks
Dropped From the Rolls

Nine additional clerks employed on
the Cuban census have been dropped
from the rolls on account OF the lack
Of work in this connection The clerical
work on the report Will probably be
completed within the next week or ten
DAYS. when the remaining clerks viii
be dispensed with s Albert BaJtisOn,
OF the manufactures division. has re-
turned from a vacation or uNe weeks
He went by way OF the Hudson river,
Lake George, and Lake Champlain 10
northern New York, where he spent
three weeks IN the Adlrondacks- de
then continued the trip 10 Vermont
and New Hampshire, through the
White mountains TO Portland, Ne, ana
thence 10 Boston Mass where he spent
the remainder Of his leave His grand
daughter. Miss Eleanor Batusonr &C
cOmpan&ed him
Emnons x. Ellsworth, Of the disburs-
ing office, has been granted az increase
OF 500 per 5unum in salary Mr.. EllS-
worth recently succeeded Daniel A
Dunning as principal auditor, and has
made a success IL this important post
HIS friends have been ccAgraiulaIlnS
him on his increased remuneration
John w Andrews. Of the manufaC-
lures division, who has been on annual
leave for three weeks following the
completion OF field work, has returned
10 his desk in the bureau from Detroit,
Mich.
Marion T Tolson. of the manufactures
division. has completed his field work
on the census. or electrical industries IN
Texas. and returned to the Office
Marvin II. Bacon, Of the manufac-
lures division, accompanied by his wife,
has returned from an extended trip
KenOSha Wis. where a visit was paid
to two sons. The remainder Of the time
was spent on outings and travels en- the
lakes in that State.
Miss Nellie Z. Humphrey, Of the
manufactures division, has returned
from a vacation OF five weeks, having
paid a visit to her sister at syracuse
y Y. She also took a "trip 10 Watkins
Glen. Thousand Islands, and other
points Of interest in that section
Miss Mary 4. Feeney, of the manufac-
lures division. who has been spenQlng
a month al Intervale, In the w nlte
mountains. has returned to W asIlnslo h'
and is at present quite III az her nome
August H. O. Role. Of the manufac-
lures division. is taking vacation OF
several weeks
Daniel c. Roper. expert chief OF di-
vision, manufactures division, mas
moved into the cOmmOdiOUS new house
recently erected by him al $40 MasSa-
chusetts avenue northeast.
Ernest Hawkins. Of the manufactures
division. who has been employed as a
special agent IN collecting statistics con-
corning the cotton and electrical indus
tries, has completed his field assign
ment and is now i'll Of malarial fever
at his home in Huntington, Tenn
Miss Minnie r Aerons- Of tho arricr,l-
ture division. has gone 10 New York
The Washington times., 1908-09-27
HARDEN WELL PAID.

BERLIN, Sept, 26.-Maximilian Har-
den, who exposed the Round Table
scandals in his weekly, Die Zul1unft, is
the best paid writer in Germany, and
perhaps on the continent of Europe.
each number Of his small periodical net
ting him 5000 marks. His average in
come is, therefore, $500 per week.
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Mrs Emma Speed. Of the manufac-
lures division, mas returned from 4 va
cation visit Of about two weeks az her
home near Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Richard Leach, OF the manufactures
division. has returned 70 his desk, after
spending a few days al his farm At
Hyartsville, Nd
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WILDER B SwaHord, OF the rnanufac-
lures division VINO, since comOIetine
his field assignment in South Dakota,
has been visiting friends az various
points in Iowa, has returned 70 the Of
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John ". Far-ar,. OF the manufactures
division. has completed his field work
on the cotton inquiry, and returned 10
the Office. Previous 10 receiving this
assignment. Mr. Farrar had been en-
piOyec IN Maine and New Hampshire for
several months collecting statistics
concerning the census Of electrical IN
duSrries.
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Mrs. ". Alice Smith, who has been
employed as clerk in the Cuban census
division, resigned her position on Mons
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city 10 do some sJeuOgraphfc work n
connection with the collection o. ofdcial
statistics Of cities
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Edward 3. White, OF the manufac-
lures division, has been spending a TeW
days al his home in Baltimore, Nd
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DISTRICT
NO DANCE PLANNED
IN BIG BOARD ROOM
Commissioners Decision Dis
pleaSeS Employees, Who
Expected Entertainment.

Universal regret is expressed by the
employees and especially those Of the
fair sex at the failure of the powers
that be 10 adopt the suggestion to give 2
dance in the board room Of the District
Building.
1t was pointed out by those interested
that no building in the city contains bet
ter facilities for the display OF terpsi-
chOrean graces- But II is evidently not
10 ne The room has been furnished and
viii probably be devoted 10 dry hearings
on the questions Of assessments and the
appeals Of policemen.
That the dance would be a success
is undisputed as the District govern
ment boasts a number of fascinating
and eligible bachelors.
DR.. Tindall is Of Irish extraction and
proud Of 1t. lie resents therefore the
remark recently made to him by a col
ored man. on his way from the office,
the doctor stopped to observe a gang
OF coIOred men at work in a ditch
Why he inquired, ARE there no
Irishmen on this jobg'
Don't know. mister" answered one
OF the men, but All reckOns the boss
thinks de Irishman's pipe goes out TOO
often. A Job such as dis requires con-
siderable energy"
And the doctor is asking his friends
what's the answer.
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George ". Gibson, OF the nanufac-
lures division, who was recently detail
ed 10 collect statistics on the supply and
distribution OF cotton in Baltimore and
vicinity, has completed the field assign-
ment and returned 10 the Office.
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7. 5 Merrill GisbUrsing and appoint
ment office, has returned from 2 basil
ness trip l. Boston, Mass, and nearby
points.
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Arthur ". Danpier, Of the population
cation
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A P GOrdon-CUmmins. OF the dis
bursting oflce, has been on the sick list
for a few days
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Gilman B. Howe, OF the manufactures
DIVISION, has returned from q brief trip
70 his home in NorthbOrO. Mass his
"lte accompanied him on his return and
VIII spend the winter IN washington
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And the doctor is asking his friends
what's the answer.
Although he does not find much time 10
devote 10 the sport, Commissioner Mac
farland IS fond Of baseball. Several
times during the season he journeys out
TO the ball park. always manifesting
much enthusiasm when the home team
Is winning and corresponding despGHd-
ency when the Nationals are defeated
Major Sylvester is a thorough sports
man and probably no man in the DIs-
trict is better versed in hunting and
fishing lore than the head of the Police
Department The major knows when
the water IS In right condition for bass
and where are located the best pools.
The week end generally finds him At
Harpers Ferry, where for a day he
endeavors to lay aside the duties, cares,
and responsibilities OF Office
Miss Elsie Butler and Herbert Rams
del, Of the executive Office, are engaged
in preparing the tentative draft of the
Commissioners estimates for 1910.
Officials and employees are wondering
as 10 the cause OF the delay in INSTALL
ing the metal file cases in the various
Offices The floors are still Uttered with
files Of books and papers as they were
when the building was first occupied
Uniforms for the watchmen are ex-
pected within the next week or ten
days Samples OF materials have been
submitted for the approval Of Capt J.
J. Strain and the new clothes are now
IN the hands of the tailOrs.
Although the elevator service is bet
ter than when the building was first
occupied, the opinion prevails that there
IS still room for improvement. There
nna hut
only four are in operation at time
Major Morrow, Engineer Commission
or, returned last week from a vacation
Of which was devoted to golf Golf is
the majors favOrite form of exercise.
BY means of it, he keeps in condition,
and, therefore, looks forward to his
ninety miles on horseback as a pleas
ant recreation.
c. T. Shoemaker, of the Engineer De
partmenr. has returned from a months
vacation in Maryland
c. Z. Hunt. Engineer Of Highways;
E A. Fuller, Of the water department F;
Z. S. Greenwich, OF the record depart
surface division, made the river trip
from Baltimore to Washington last
week.
w llilaIu u montague, o. ln6 ASSES
Bor's office, is on leave
James T. Petty. Assistant Assessor,
has returned to his desk, after a few
days vacation
Aaron Bradshaw. Of the Assessors Of
fee, is absent from the office on aC-
count Of the death of his wife. Mrs.
Mary L. Bradshaw.
Daniel E Carges. chief clerk Of the
Engineer Department. has returned 20
mis- office. after 4 two weeks vacation
81 his summer home, Washington
Grove.
Miss katherine HUMPHREYS, Of the As
SCISSORS office, has returned. following a
visit TO friends in Roanoke, Va.
w. c. Allen, electrical engineer, viii
leave within a few days for Europe He
will be accompanied by his wife
AIonzo Tweedale, auditor Of the Dis
trict. IS attending a convention Of al-
ditOrs in Columbus, Ohio.
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Major Morrow, Engineer Commission
or, returned last week from a vacation
in the AdirondaclIs. the greater part
Of which was devoted to golf. Golf is
the majors favOrite form of exercise.
BY means of il, he keeps in condition,
and, therefore looks forward to his
ninety miles on horseback as q pleas
ant recreation.
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Miss Elizabeth H Burroughs. OF the
manufactures division has returned
from her vacation. She spent one week
at Elmer. n J., and one week sight
seeing IN New York city.
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?. 3. Squyer. Of the chief clerks d.
vision, IS again at his desk. after a
pleasant vacation OF a few days spent
In Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

c. T. Shoemaker of the Engineer De-
partmenr, has returned from a months
vacation in Maryland.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Elmer E Christensen has been trans
ferrec from the population division 20
the chief clerk's division.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Henry J. Wei. OF the manufactures
division, is taking three weeks OF his
annual leave. the first week TO be spent
IN Washington and the remainder visit
ing his family in New York city.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Albert T Fiddle. Of the manufactures
division, has returned to office after a
short vacation.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Mss Alice y. KirlSer, Of the uanufaC.
lures division. was on leave OF Al
sence for a few days last week
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Della Kippen. Of the cost &C.
counting section Of the chief clerks d.
vision. has returned from a vacation
trip 10 her old home In Louisville. X.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

John W Curry, Of the manufactures
division. has returned 20 Office. after .
SIX weeks vacation. which he vas
forced 70 take on account Of Illness He
spent the last two weeks in AtIanric
City, ana has returned much improved
IN health
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Mrs. Adelaide c Hersey, OF the asrI-
culture division. has returned TO dJItg.
after an absence Of about four months
spent at her home in Iowa on extended
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

c. Z. Hunt. Engineer Of Highways;
F. A Fuller, Of the water department;
L. S. GreenweIl, OF the record depart
ment division. and w. NJ Barton, Of the
surface division, made the river trip
from Baltimore to Washington last
week
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Alice B Weaver, of the uanufac-
lures division. has returned from 4
three weeks vacation. which she spent
at her brothers country place al SUNNI
side, Nd.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Although the elevator service is bet
ter than when the building was first
occupied. the opinion prevails thatJhere
is still room for Improvement. There
are six elevators in the building, but
only four are in operation at time
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Aaron Bradshaw. Of the Assessors Of
fee, is absent from the office on aC-
count Of the death Of his wife. Mrs.
Mary y. BRADSHAW.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

A I. Clark. of section one, has been
of duty for the past week as the result
Of a badly spTained wrist
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Daniel E Garges. chief clerk Of the
Engineer Department. has returned 20
mis- office. after q two weeks vacation
ot his summer home, Washington
Grove.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Elsie Butler and Herbert Rams
del, Of the executive Office, are engaged
in preparing the tentative draft of the
Commissioners estimates for 1910.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

F. NJ Newkirk. OF the division OF
vital statistics, returned to his desk
Tuesday after spending some time
with relatives and friends al his Old
home, near Cincinnati, Ohio
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Uniforms for the watchmen are ex-
peCted within the next week or ten
days. Samples Of materials have been
submitted for the approval Of Capt J.
J. Strain and the new clothes are now
IN the hands of the tailOrs.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Officials and employees are wondering
as TO the cause OF the delay in INSTALL
ing the metal file cases in the various
Offices The floors are still Uttered with
files Of books and papers as they were
when the building was first occupied
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss katherine HUMPHREYS, OF the As
SCISSORS office, has returned. following a
visit TO friends in Roanoke, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27
ENGRAVING
CLAIM THE RECORD
FOR FISH CATCHES
Party Which Spends Forty
Eight Hours Above Great
Falls Has Good Luck.

One Of the most remarkable catches
Of fsh Of the season IS reported by a
party just returned TO the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing from an outing
above Great Fails
The party. which consisted Of Henry
s. Chick. John Kldwen, Ted Miller. and
Henry c. MacFa;e, spent Saturday and
Sunday fishing. and report the biggest
catch that has been made this year
They make claim % the record for
-eight-hour fishing. It IS claimed
that none OF the fish caught weighed
less than three pounds. and IL is also
claimed that Kldweu caught twelve
bass. Director RALPH. who spent a
fruitless day IN the same vicinity last
Veek, was presented By Chick and Kid
well with three Of the fOur-pOUuders as
q consolation gift on his bad luck, and
10 convince him that the report they
bought back was true.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Thomas g Weiricl. of the watch
force. has been promoted and appointed
foreman or the labor force
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

William Rouutree, Of the machine d.
vision. is spending three weeks OF his
w cation at BlUemOnt. Va.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

George W. Hoover, assistant chief OF
the drug laboratory. Bureau OF Chem
istry, Is taking q vacation of two weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

division. his many friends wiz learn
with pleasure, is Improving from his
recent serious illness, and las hopes OK
returning 10 his post of duty IN = few
days.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Mary 2. Hartman, Of the Bureau
Of Chemistry, is on leave Of absence for
the remainder of the month.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Helen .Finckel. OF the division
OF vital statistics. has returned from her
vacation. having spent the time IN At
lantic City.
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Daniel c. Roper. expert chief OF di-
vision, manufactures division, has
moved into the cOmmOdiOUS new house
recentIv erected by him al $40 MasSa-
chusetts avenue northeast
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Augustus W. Stuhrman. OF the manu-
features division. left Tuesday from q
vacation Of three weeks
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Minnie b AerOns, Of the agricul-
ture division. has gone 10 New York
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Evelyn lyons. Of the office OF
accounts, Bureau Of Animal Industry,
Is spending her vacation in the coun-
try near Warrenton, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

George NJ. Whitaker. Of the market
and milk section, Bureau of Animal In
dustry, is making trip to Wisconsin
and Illinois on official business.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Elizabeth Prentiss. Of the manu-
features division, who has been spend
Ing her vacation In Charleston, S. G.
Is now reported 70 be quite III at that
place
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Charles I. Conway. Of the manufac-
lures division. has been granted annual
leave until October 70. and viii spend
a part Of his vacation at Falmouth, Va
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

John ErEardt. pressmeh IN the print
ing division, is taking leave Of absence
for two weeks Mr.. Erhardt is one Of
the pioneers in the printing division,
and has a splendid record for appIica-
ton TO duty and faithful performance Of
the work intrusted to him.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Middleton Smith, Of the Bureau Of Sta
tistics, returned to Office Thursday after
an outing Of a Few days on Chesapeake
Bay.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Ernest Hawkins. Of the manufactures
division who has been employed as
special agent IN collecting statistics con-
corning the cotton and electrical indus
tries, has completed his field assign
ment, and is now III Of malarial fever
at his home in Huntington, Tenn
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Reuben Cook, Of section six, IS TAX
ing a vacation for two weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

The monthly meeting OF the Bureau
Mutual Relief Association viii De held
tomorrow night at which time several
matters % interest 20 the membership
win come up for discussion
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assistant Director Frank z. Ferguson
IS taking a few days leave OF absence
10 enjoy a mUch-needed and weII-earned
rest
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w. c. Allen, electrical engineer, Will
leave within a few days for Europe. He
will be accommodated hv his VIE
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

&. c. Thompson, os the dairy manu-,
IA curing section Of the Bureau OF Ami
NAL Industry. is in Maine on OTicia
business
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

William Foley. president Of the Stee'
and Copper Plate Printers Union. OF
North America, left washington Wed
nesday night for his home in Boston
Mass. after attending the unwilling 81
the monument erected by the plate print
ers to the memory of the late T. l.
Jordan
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

The exercises Incident 10 the Inyeil-
ing Of the Z. L Jordan monument on
Saturday last were conducted IN such
manner as 20 reflect great credit on the
committee having the arrangements in
charge, and many compliments have
been bestowed on the various members
during the week.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Laura +. Shipe, Of the Bureau
OF Chemistry, has returned to office aft
er spending part OF her vacation in At
lantic City. and also paying a visit TO
relatives and friends at her old home
in Pennsylvania
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from his summer vacation spent a. his
old home IN Oshkosh, Wis.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Several additional members were obi
gated at the meeting Of Plate Printers
Union. Local No. .. on Wednesday
night The meeting was well attended,
and considerable routine business was
transacted
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

| J. A. Abel. of the Bureau Of Animal
Industry. who will have charge of the
| Bureau OF Animal Industry exhibit at
the Seattle exposition next year, is now
making trip TO Vermont and New
York on business connected with the ex-
hibit
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Troy A NubSOn. of Wisconsin, who
was appointed through civil service
channels to 2 clerkship in the Bureau
of Animal Industry, reported for duty
Tuesday, and was assigned 10 the APP
pointment section OF the bureau.
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Rex Shively. scientific assistant Blu
reaU of Chemistry, is taking a week s
vacation.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Mabel Wood, Of section two, Il
spending q vacation OF Two weeks a.
Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Although he does not find much time TO
devote 10 the sport Commissioner Mac
farland IS fond Of baseball. Several
times during the season he journeys out
10 the ball park. always mauifesting
much enthusiasm when the home team
Is winning and corresponding depend
euCy when the Nationals are defeated.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Mrs Elizabeth @. Bernard wife II
: Joseph O. Barnard, Of the night force,
died at the family residence. III TWen-
! ty-ninth street. on Monday The fI-
neral services were held Wednesday az
4ar-1par1
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Nina He hitt. Of the Office of
accountants, Bureau OF Animal Indus
Try, has returned from vacation spent
with relatives and friends in New York
State.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

R. S. Albee. Of-the Office of accounts.
Bureau of Plant Industry, has returned
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Emmons K. Ellsworth, Of the disburs-
ing office. has been granted an increase
OF 500 Der iunum in salary Mr. Ellis
worth recently succeeded Daniel A
Dunnine as principal auditor, and has
made a success IL this important post
His friends have been cCIgraIul2ting
MIN or. his increased remuneration
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

William D. Montague. Of the Asses
Bor's office, is on leave
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

". A. Hooker, who has been stationed
at Dallas. Tex. as a representative Of
the Bureau Of Entomology. has arrived
n Washington 70 take up his new
duties with office OF experiment sta
lions, 10 which he was recently transfer
red.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

August II. O. Role. Of the manUfac-
lures division. is taking vacation OF
several weeks
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss L. A. Skinner, Of the Bureau OF
Chemistry, who IS on leave Of absence
TIN October 10. will spend most Of the
time at her home at Takoma Park.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

c. L. Marlatt. OF the Bureau Of En-
tomoIogy, has returned from an ex-
tended vacation trip abroad, most Of
the time being spent in Ireland and
England.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

James It. Petty. Assistant Assessor
has returned to his desk, after a few
DAYS vacation
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

John w Andrews. Of the manufaC-
lures division, who has been on annual
leave for three weeks following the
completion OF field work, has returned
10 his desk in the bureau from Detroit,
Mich
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Bertha NJ AIuth. OF this city,
has been appointed 10 a temporary posi-
ton IN the Bureau Of Chemistry as
stenographer- and typewriter.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Mary A. Lambert. Of the Bureau
OF ChemiStrv, was on leave of absence
for few days the past week.
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Assistant Chief Arnold Goes Home
To Attend Marriage of HIS Son

Joseph A. Arnold. assistant chief Of
the division Of publications. q spend
ing a few days at his old home. Column
bus, Ind, where his son, Arwin Perry
Arnold. OF this city. is TO be married
on Tuesday 10 Miss Mabel McSweeny.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Marion T TOlson, of the manufactures
division. has completed his field work
on the census. or electrical industries in
Texas. and returned TO the Office
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Asher. stockton, OF section seven, has
been on leave Of absence for the past
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Mary L. Feeney, of the manufac-
lures division. who has been spending
a month at Intervals, IN the w nlte
TnOlIntafls has returned to Washington,
and is at present quite III at her home
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Jacob Strong, assistant property clerk,
Bureau of Chemistry, is taking leave
for three weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-09-27

Miss Nellie L. Humphrey, Of the
manufactures division. has returned
from a vacation OF five weeks, having
paid a visit to her sister at Syracuse
X Y She also took a "trip 10 Watkins
Glen, Thousand Islands, and other
points of interest in that section