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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Willis e. Brown. after a service OF
fourteen years In the Government Print
ing Office, has resigned his position TO
enter the employ OF the Forest Service
in this city, where he is to be chief of
section one of distribution. in the di-
vision of publications Mr.. Brown spent
thirteen years of his time in the job
division IN ali capacities, and for the
last eighteen months has been employed
Ia the editorial section under the super
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
HORNBAKER FINDS
GAME PLENTIFUL

=. y. Hornbaker. OF the pathological
division, Bureau Of Animal Industry,
has returned from what ne states to
lave been a most successful and en-
joyable hunting trip TO Virginia and
Maryland. Mr.. Hornbaker was ac-
cumpauied by Dr.. Howard P Cobey, a
Washington nimrod. and E. Maury
r Posey, OF New York city, most of the
hunting being done on the Maryland
farm of AIr. Posey's father. The party
bagged forty-niue birds, forty-three rab-
bits, and four ducks in two days hunt
ing.
+. Il. Webster, chief Of the dairy divt-
sion, Bureau OF Animal Industry. re-
turned Tuesday from the Central States,
where he had been on official business.
aa Robert McAdam: who has been sta
Toned IN California Tor some time in
connection with the dairy manufactur-
ing Investigations OF the Bureau of An
last week.
Fred S. Noise. Of the Bureau Of Plant
Industry file room, accompanied by w
+. Taylor. of the chief clerks Office,
will leave today for u cunning trip at
points below Colonial Beach.
James C. SHIRLEY. of the Bureau of
Chemistry, returned to his desk Mon
day from trip 10 his old home in KAN
Sas, where he paid a visit 70 relatives
and friends and cast his vote.
Il. b. Hartman. of the Bureau of
Chemistry, returned on Wednesday
from vacation and voting trip to his
old home in Indiana,
e. S. Moore, OF the Bureau OF Chem
iSJTy, reported for duty on Wednesday
after vacation of a rlCnth
"
Mrs. Mary T. Dent, of the Bureau of
Animal Industry, has been in at her
home for the past week reports from
her bedside indicating that she is quite
sick.
H. l.. AmoOs. of the Bureau Of Chem
istry, returned on Tuesday from a va
cation OF two weeks.
q Arthur Bell, of the Bureau of Ami
NAL Industry. returned Friday from
New York city. where he was in attend
ance a the Horse show.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
RIM. PINDELL TO HUNT
THROUGH MARYLAND

RoDert Monroe PIndeIl, IT,. OF the di-
vision Of appointments, has planned to
spend the week on a hunting expedition
in the southern part of Maryland He
viii have as fellow nimrods a party OF
friends from Washington.
Charles T. Moore. of the Bureau OF
Corporations, has returned 10 the Of
fee from field duty, and q vacation
spent at his home in Ohio.
James E. NichoI Of the Bureau OF
Corporations, is again at his desk after
a trip to his home in Michigan, where
he was enrolled as member Of the
first voters brigade.
Charles c. Tansill, OF the chief clerk
division, has resigned his position
Moses D. Null has been reinstate6 as
an expert at $1,000 per annum in the
Bureau of Labor.
Franklin J.. Adams, magnetic observer
in the Coast and GeOdetic Survey, has
been promoted from $500 to 81 ,260 per
annum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
DEPARTMENTAL NOTES

Ezra c. SOules. of the plate vault, is
on leave OF absence for the purpose OF
having an operation performed 10 re
move a cataract from his eye. which
has almost blinded him. Mr.. SoUles is
an old war veteran, and has been con-
necjed with the department for about
half a century.
John A Onyun. of the proof division,
has returned from a vacation and visit
to his old home at Peoria. Ill, where
he cast his vote at the recent election.
Paul r. Birge, Of Arkansas, has been
selected through civil service channels
for position as clerk at $500 per an
mum, and has been assigned &c TIE divi-
sion of revision and results.
Harvey Hunt. Of the power pressroom,
is taking a vacation for a week
Miss Maude A Barnes, of section
eleven. resigned her position in the
bureau the past week
Announcement has been made Of the
approaching marriage OF Miss Anna
Colin, daughter of Jacob Collin, OF thu,
city. " view 'o'N
Thomas +. TuChy, makeT-up in the
job division returned TO work Thurs
DAY after seveTaI weeks absence. due
70 a brilliant case of yellow iaundice.
Charles +. Weston. in charge OF the
finishing division of the bindery, has
-eturned from a leave Of absence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
COMMERCE AND LABOR
STRAUS ENTERTAINED
BY CHINESE CHILDREN
Youngsters From Oriental Home in San Francisco Enter
tain Office Employees With Their Songs Make
Striking Picture in Native Costumes

Visitors to the offices Of Secretary
Straus about the noon hour on Monday
were impressed with the thought that
the customary staid dignity Of Mr..
Straus had been laid aside and a vaude-
Vile performance put on in the midst
of the busiest part Of the day. The
Performance" was supplied by the
group Of children who have been spend
ing gJIne time IN Washington from the
Oriental Home, in San Francisco, Cal
They are all Chinese children, ranging
from about three 10 ten years Of age.
In their fancy costumes they made a
striking picture, and reminded one Of
a performance OF the "Gelsha Girl"
The children, led by a small boy. the
only boy in the party. who welded a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

FRANK Elder attorney ana ltEd
adviser OF the office, has returned II
his desk, after a visit 20 his old home
in Canton. Ohio, where he paid a visit
20 relatives and friends, and also cast
his vote.
Or A. +. Cowles, OF the proof divis-
ion. president OF the Wisconsin Repub.
liCau Association, mas returned from q
voting and visiting trip TO his old home
in Madison, Wis.
NJ r SpeCIman, assistant 10 the Chiel
OF the supply division, has returned
from Missouri where he went to cast
his ballot and visit relatives and friends
Miss Daisy J. Loomis, correspondence
and filing section, office superintendent
of documents, resigned her position the
past week. and viii go TO New York city
10 attend an art school for the purpose
OF continuing studies In portrait paint
ing.
Elliott s Hubbard. office superinten-
dent of documents. has return TO office
after having spent several days at MS
old home ia Auburn, y, y.
Van Mendel. of the pamphlet biudery
has returned from a fifteen-day trip
TO his home in Iowa
Herbert Z. Weston. of the pamphlet
bindery, IS again at his post of duty
after spending eighteen days at his old
home in Massachusetts.
Max Craft of the pamphlet bindery,
returned the past week from New York
where he was on a vacation for fifteen
days.
Edward A. Muligan. Thomas Shomo.
and William A. smith, of the foundry,
have been transferred from The day to
the night force.
Harry Lunt. Of Boston, Mass, has
been given a probationary appointment
as an electrotype dnisher i'm the foun-
dry division.
John Hebner. of Boston. Mass, has
been selected for a position in the fOun-
dry division as an electrOtype mOlder.
James Mcpherson, of the pamphlet
bindery, has resumed work. after a
stay OF fifteen days in New York
Joseph P. Van Overmeer. stamper in
he bindery, missed the pleasure OF a
contemplated voting trip to his home ia
Ohio by an accident and injury 10 his
foot.
During the week two first division en-
pioyeS who. were so ANXIOUS to get back
to work that they overlooked the fact
that their leave had not expired, re
ported for duty, but were promptly flag
ged by TimekeeDer Leeds, who set them
right as to the date for their expected
return.
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baton as only a trained bandRa stsr
could DO, sang several patriotic Ameri-
can airs including My Country, It's
OF nee secretary Straus and several
officials and clerks Of the dens yfrnenf
comprised the interested and pleased au-
dlence. and voted the show one Of the
best ever.
Inc Secretary. following a recent DOB
uiar custom in this country, took a
poll of the youngsters IN ascarfafyl
how they liked to live in the United
States. Some OF them said that Ameri-
ca was good enough for them. while
others declared that there was no place
lige dear old China, and they preferred
to live In the land OF the Emperor. The
children all speak English fuently; I'm
fact, Herbert Stevens, private secretary.
declared that they spoke as good Eng
fish as any OF the employees Of the de-
paTtment end better than some.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
WILLIS BROWN TAKES
FORESTRY SERVICE POST
Will Have Charge of the Section of Distribution in the
Division of Publications-Spends Thirteen Years
in One Place-Compies Book

intendent of documents. While in the
latter position Mr.. Brown compiled a
valuable publication embracing all the
laws and regulations governing the
printing, binding and distribution Of
public documents, and the administra-
ton OF the Government Printing Onice.
including all legal opinions and decisions
touching on printing office matters,
making a book OF between 400 and 800
pages.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

voting and visiting trip OF ten days 10
mis- home. in New Jersey
Richard Y. Cadmus. of the chief
clerk division, who recently christened
MS new power boat the r. Y c." IS
soon 10 have another christening in his
household the stork having left a
handsome boy the past week.
John Z. Whitman, OF the chief clerk
DIVISION, IS still confined al his home by
illness.
Daniel LUckstt, a brother Of Harry
Nj Luckett OF the disbursing office.
ana Thomas J. Luckett, of the chief
clerks division. was taken to George
Washington Hospital the past week
suHering with an attack OF typhoid
fever.
a. B. Griffith, of the I5gbtbousa
Board, has been promoted from 500 10
81 zoo per annum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
Secretary Discusses the Plans
Of National Chamber of Commerce

Laurence Vincent Benet, president OF
the American Chamber of Commerce, or
Paris. France, called on Secretary
Straus one day the past week to dis
cUss with him the work and plans Of
the new National Chamber of Com
merce, in the promotion Of which the
secretary has taken a prominent part
IT is expected that the foreign and
domestic commerce of the United States
viii be greatly benefited by the estab-
Iishmeut OF the new organization, and
il is gratifying TO the promoters TO have
IL already recognized abroad as a COM
ing power for good in the business
world. Secretary Straus announces that
the next meeting Of the National Cham-
Der OF Commerce will be held in this
city on December 10.
Theodore L. Weed, former private
secretary to Secretary Straus, who re-
signed his position 10 assist Frank Il.
Hitchcock in his work at the Repub-
Iican national headquarters in New
York city, called AT the department
on Wednesday and was warmly greeted
by his many friends, who extended best
wishes and heartiest congratulations
over the good work done by the man
ayers of the Tart campaign.
Mr.. Weed accompanied Mr. Hitchcock
TO Hot Springs, Va, and stopped in
Washington for a few hours on his
return 10 New York city, where ne is
stEl engaged in winding up affairs at
the headquarters as one OF the chair
mans right hand men.
An elegant floral display, prepared
BY the officials and clerks of the Blu
reau Of Corporations. which adorned
the desk of Commissioner of Corpora
ti0ns Herbert Knox Smith, suffered in
beauty and fragrance by the delay OF
Mr. Smith in returning TO his desk The
commissioner arrived N the city from
his honeymoon trip the first part Of
the week. but was prevented from tax
ing un his work d. the department for
a Few DAYS by severe cold ChryS-
anthemums, roses, and gOldenrod were
tastefuIly arranged about the desk, and
presented 81 attractive appearance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
GOES With BOARD
ON COUNTRY LIFE
J. A. Rice Accompanies Commits
sion lnquiTing Into Rural
Conditions.

J. \. Rice, OF the Bureau of Animal
Industry. is accompanying the Presi-
dents commission on country life in the
capacity of stenographer. The commits
sion has been holding hearings in the
South for the past week. returning to
Washington today This week the West
Will be invaded, the principal agricul-
tural centers In each State 10 be visited
for the purpose of gathering information
and data for the report TO the President.
Secretary Wilson delivered an address
before the National Chemical Society in
this city on Friday, and also spoke be
fore the grangers on Saturday DIT
Harvey w. Wiley. chief OF the Bureau
Of Chemistry, has also been much in
demand for addresses i'm the past week
or two. He made a characteristic talk
at a banquet at the Waldorf i'm New
York city one night the past week.
L. w. Page. director Of the Bureau Of
Good Roads. has returned from the In
ternational Good Roads Congress in
France, which recently adjourned after
most successful meeting. Mr.. PAGE
attended the congress as chairman Of
the American delegation, and was able
TO accomplish a great deal OF good work
Al his suggestion the congress ordered
the establishment Of the international
bureau of roads. Twenty-nine nations
were represented Jy $50 delegates.
Miss Helen NJ. Kline. popular clerk
In the Bureau Of Chemistry, las resigned
her position, and was married on Tues
day TO Harvey Townsend Winfield.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
L. ALLISON
IS ILL IN HOSPITAL

l. Alilsonp or the Bureau of Mauufac-
lures, who is confined 10 a hospital in
New York city, is showing improve
lheht IN his condition, although il is
not expected that he will be able 70
return 10 Washington before the .lrsr
Of the year.
Nergil A. Sanders, Of the BurssY of
Labor. who is on a vacation for
diana. -' Al
Walter L. Van Enron. Of the T2,,-es,,
81 corporations, has returned from a
LID 10 his home in Illinois, where he
cast MS FIRST vote.
John X Hagy, of the Bureau Of I'm
migration, returned 10 his desk Mon
day after short illness.
George NJ. Depue. of the Bureau ~
LABOR, IS on annual leave and VISITING
MS old home In Indiana.
F. J. Phillips. OF the Bureau NJ I'm
migration, returned Tuesday from =
short vacation.
W l. Altdorfer. Of the Bureau Of
Corporations, who was on the sick
Ilst Tor about week, has returned to
MS post of duty.
Miss Elizabeth D. L. Lewis. snectzI
agent Of the Bureau of Labor. is an
sent from Office on a visit 10 her home
in Virginia.
j.. T. Quigley, chief clerk Of the Of
nee OF the solicitor, has returned from
a voting and short visiting trip TO his
home at Auburn, y. y.
Robert Lenihan, Of the division of
appointments. has been granted leave
OF absence for the week, and will
spend the time In New York visiting
relatives and friends
c. NJ. Booth, OF the Office Of the so1ic-
home in Indiana
Sam F. ShTOut, Of the Bureau of Cor
poTalons, returned Thursday from q
vacation trip OF three weeks 10 his old
home In Missouri, where he cast =
vote and paid visit TO old friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
KAISER
NOW IN FISHERIES

Gustavus II. Kaiser of the District.
has been appointed to position in the
Bureau of Fisheries.
H H. Pierce, OF the division of print
ing, was on a short vacation the past
week.
DIT. George c. Havenner, chief of the
division of printing. was detained at
his home for several days the past week
by illness in his family.
T NJ Baker, acting captain of the,
watch, has returned TO his post 81
duty after an absence of eight das
suffering with an attack OF the grip
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
rHE wAsHNGTON TIMEs. SUNDAY, NOvEMBER Is. 1gOg
CHARLES H. LEEDS
TO WRITE FOR PAPER

Charles II Leeds. timekeeper in the
first diYisiOn. has arranged with the
Carlisle Pa, Evening Sentinel for the
publication Of a series Of reminiscent
letters, which are to be printed as a
part Of the general scheme to arouse
interest in the forcomlng old home week
IN Carlisle. Mr.. Leeds is well posted
on tbs history Of his old home town,
and he will recall to tho villagers the
long-forgotten incidents Of schooI-bOy
days, as well as give for the first time
IN print a recital OF many interesting
local events interpreted with humorous
references to ismiliaTly remembered
local characters. The paper announces
the forthcoming articles with much in
terest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

The following linotype operators have
been transferred from the first division,
where they have been working as hand
cOmpOsitOrs during the Gull season, to
the linotype division. &. r. Cooke, II.
A DuCe, B. G. Fun 81 G. Gaddis. A.
else. VI. II. Guthridge. W T. Hall, W.
Nj. Hamilton. ". 2. L.aun, T. J. Nc
DonOugh. 4. Z Richards, /. J. Runyans
and G. K. TCgethoff
Or. Cornelius g Weeks. veterinarian
and superintendent of the stables, has
returned from a vacation spent at his
home in Sullivan, Ind, where he took
occasion to cast his ballot
Edward r. Long. CLERK 70 the board
Of inspection, has returned from "a Sot-
ing and visiting trip 10 his home in Gin
cinnaUs Ohio
James X. Wallace. of the cost-keeping
section, Is again at his desk, after "A
trip 70 Cincinnati, Ohio, for the cleo
ton.
Mrs. X. B. ThrOckmOv-On, Of the gold
room. biHdeTy, who has heeu ilI iu Phil
adelphia, Pa, for the pas three months,
is reported 10 be improving, but with
little prospect Of being able to leave
the doctors care inside OF two months.
Fred Tarhox. OF the foundry division,
has returned from a trip 20 his home
.T North Carolina, where be was for
the election
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Harry c. Mcfarland, superintendent
OF the press division. has returned from
a trip to his home in Indianapolis, Ind,
to vote.
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/ Nergil A. Sanders. Of The Rursa,, -
/ Labor. who Is on a vacation -. - -
month IS spending the time in In
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
FRANK E. ELDER
AGAIN AT DESK

Frank Z Elder, attorney and legal
adviser OF the office, has returned TO
his desk, after a visit 20 his old home
I'm Canton, Ohio, where he paid a visit
10 relatives and friends, and also cast
his vote.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

r. S Feed. of the JOB division is
among the Hoosier voters returning
from the election.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

i. T. Quigley, chief clerk Of the Of
nee OF the solicitor, has returned from
a voting and short visiting trip TO his
home at Auburn, N y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

+. Il. Webster, chief Of the dairy dtvt-
sion, Bureau Of Animal Industry, re-
turned Tuesday from the Central States.
where he had been on Official business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Miss Elizabeth .. L. Lewis snaci=r
agent OF the Bureau of Labor, is an
sent from office on a visit 10 her home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Samuel z. Mullan. II c. Evans. Jake
Covert. and II. c. Shearer. of the first
division, are among the printery sick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Miss Sara Skinner. Of the Bureau OF
Statistics. left Friday for ten-day visit
TO relatives and friends in New York
CITY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Robert Lehman. OF the division of
appointments, has been granted leave
or absence for the week, and will
spend the time In New York visiting
relatives and friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Henry Hobby, OF the bindeTy, is again
II work after q voting vacation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

" l. AItdorfer. Of the Ruraau Of
Corporations, who was on the sick
Ilst Tor about week. has returned to
I his post of duty. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Julius c. Meier. of the bindery. re-
turned on Tuesday from Ohio, where he
went for the election, and is now filling
the position OF foreman. of the ruling
and sewing section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Edward Ryan. proven Of the engrav-
ing division has been taxing Few
DAYS of his annual leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Walter +. Van Emon ~ tb. D..
u Corporations, has returned from =
LID 10 his home in Illinois, where he
cast mis- first vote. ne
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

.- Robert AcAdam. who has been sta
Toned IN California for some time in
connection with the dairy manufactur.
ng Investigations of the Bureau of An
mal Industry, was al the department
last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Miss katherine Mccall. OF the Office
IF the superinueT dent of documents, has
resigned her position to take a similar
place In q library at Utica, y. 7.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

William Brearley. Of section two, is
confined to his home by Illness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

George ]. Bradbury, of the number
ing division, is III at his hcme in this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

John X Hagy, OF the Bureau Of I'm
day after a short illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

II. L. AmoOs. of the Bureau Of Chem.
istry, returned on Tuesday from a va.
cation Of two weeks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

q. Arthur Bell, of the Bureau of Ami
NAL Industry. returned Friday from
New York city. where he was in attend,
ance a the Horse Show.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

John Peabody, of the Bureau of Sta
tIstiCS, worked part Of the week and
spent the remainder of the time smiling
and passing out the cigars, the result of
visit from the stOrk, which left a fine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Mrs. Mary T. Dent, of the Bureau of
Animal Industry, has been in at her
home for the past week, reports from
her bedside indicating that she is quite
sick
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Fred s. Noise. Of the Bureau Of Plant
Industry file room, accompanied by W
j.. Iaylor, OF the chief clerks office,
will leave today for u cunning trim al
points below Colonial Beach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

e.. y. Moore, of the Bureau OF Chem
istTy, reported for duty on "Wednesday
after a vacation of a r1Cnth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

George N. Depue. of the Bureau Of
his old home IN Indiana. 40
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

William w Malone. Of the engraving
division. who has returned from a hunt
ing and fishing trip TO points in Nir-
oinia. reports lots of game, and fine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

c. NJ. Booth, OF the Office Of the soIic-
Itor, has returned from a trip to his
home in Indiana
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

James @. SHIRLEY. of the Bureau of
Chemistry, returned to his desk Mon
day from a trip 10 his old home in KAN
SaS, where he paid visit TO relatives
and friends and cast his vote.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

George NJ. RommeI, animal husband
man OF the Bureau of Animal Industry,
who Is making an extensive official trip
abroad, cabled from Buenos Ayres of
his safe arrival at the place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

r J. Phillips, OF the Bureau Of I'm
short vsCs ton.