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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
HAS AN OLD LETTER
PERFORATED BY BULLET

William A. Roberts, Of the FIRST divi-
sioni has in his possession letter ad-
dressed 10 his parents ar Columbia, Pa,
which was perforated bv a minnie ball
passing through his knapsack at Camp
belts station, November Is. 1858, forty
five years ago. while on retreat 20 Knox
vile. Tenn.. from Lenoir station. The
letter, written by himself, is dated
''Blainss Cross Roads, near Knoxville.
East Tennessee" Mr. Roberts has
three brothers still living, who also
served in the Union Army with him.
At the time the Roberts boys enlisted
their ages we're. William. twenty-four
years; Samuel, seventeen years. Albert.
fifteen years. and Edward, fourteen
years. the last three named serving as
drummer boys. William A. Roberts.
with two OF his brothers, enlisted in the
FOrty-fifCh Pennsylvania Veteran Vol
UHteerS, which was attached 20 the Sec
Ond Division Of the Ninth Army Corps,
under General Burnside. and partici-
pated in many engs gements. including
the campaign from the Wilderness TO
Petersburg, in 1864 The fourth broth
er enlisted IN the FIfty-secoud Pennsyl-
Vania Veteran Volunteers. All the
brothers were present AZ the surrender
Of the Confederate Army at App0mat-
tOx, in 1865
Frank r. Buck'Fnd. Of the time room.
is substituting To- John l. AlyeTson on
the latter's desk, while he is taking the
rems iuder Of his leave
Mrs. Clara r. Hollinger. Of the press
division, has returned from a vacation.
Harry J. Bradford. pressman. has re-
turned from a leave Of absence Of sew
eral days.
Thomas J. Martin. OF the press divi-
sion, is again at his post of duty. after
a vacation.
Joseph c. Watson, OF the press dI-
vision, has returned from his annual
leave
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
ADAMS RETURNING
FROM HONEYMOON

Benjamin F. Adams, Assistant AS
SCISSOR, will return this week from a
honeymoon trip in New FORK, Massa-
chuset-s. and New Hampshire
Frederick c. Lee. secretary to Com
missioner West is contemplating run
ming over TO New York Christmas week.
Charles {. Rogers, Collector Of Taxes,
who has the reputation of being. the
best-dressed man in the District build
ing, declines absolutely to wear a green
hat The line he says mus be drawn
some where.
A number of employees are already sig
nifying their intention OF asking for g
few days leave around Christmas time.
Ralph Pratt, secretary TO Commission
er West. has returned from a visit 10
New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
AGRICULTURE HAS
VERY BUSY WEEK
Flour Hearings and Diseases
of Cattle Give Work
for All.

The past week has been one Of the
busiest in the history of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. The bleschsd -four
hearings have taken up much time and
have attracted great attention. There
has also been the work on the annual
reports and the other work incident 10
an approaching session of Congress.
Another very troublesome problem is
that of the outbreak Of the foot-and-
mouth disease in New York State and
Pennsylvania. Both districts have now
been completely Guaranteed. This
quarantine has the effect Of stopping ali
shipment OF cattle abroad It's sudden
PRONUNCIATION brought forth many com
plants from the exporters. but Secre-
tary Wilson had no alternative but
10 hold to the law, which Is fortlf4d
by international agreement, which was
insisted on by the British representa-
tives.
Several additional experts have been
sent from the department to cope with
the outbreak OF the disease in the tNo
States mentioned. DR. r. ". Hickman,
chief % the quarantine division, has
gone 10 Pennsylvania. 81 Adolph
EichhOTn has been sent 10 Buffalo, n
Y. DR.. Jacob Traun has been ordered
to Danville, Pa. DR.. Thomas H. Nc
Keown. inspector in charge OF the lab
oratories of the Washington district.
/ has also gone to Danville. Pa, where
he will render aid in the present emer-
gency.
Dr. John s. Buckley, OF the Bureau OF
Animal Industry. returned 10 his desk
! Thursday after an absence OF a few
days caused by the death OF his brother
at Mt, Washington Nd, the first part
OF the week
Mrs. Lewis R Steely. clerk in the For
est Service, viii go TO Aibuqueroue,
New Mexico, as a member OF the Office
force OF the new quarters at an increase
in salary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
Government Accountants Make Plans
For Instructive Winter Courses

OniCe and mechanical contrivances TO
give demonstrations OF the practicability
and availability Of their wares.
The lectures are also 10 be given n
wider scope, and instructive talks on
successful business methods and other
themes. will be included. The members
Chairman; s. r Jacobs, office of the
auditor for the State and other Depart
meRts; NJ. o. Chance, auditor for the
Postofice Department, AlonZO Twee-
dale, Auditor for the District OF Column
bis; and V. G. Croissant, accountant
in the Reclamation Service
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Public Printer John S. Leech
Returns From Vacation
Takes Wel-Earned Rest in Old Home in Illinois,
Whittier He Cues TO Recuperate, After Getting
Work in Big Printery Properly Systematzed.

Public Printer John 5. Leech returned
10 Washington Tuesday night, after
spending a short vacation at his home IN
Illinois, where he secured a well-earned
rest from his arduous d. ties, and also
took occasion to cast his vote at the
recent election.
Mr. Leech has had a large task IN
putting the Office in good working or
DER following the unsettled conditions
resulting from the inve stigation and
the change In methods CT accounting
and office procedure. This task. while
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22

The Knights OF MOmuE, OF Knockers
Club. composed Of employees of the Gov
ernment Printing Office, will hold the
twelfth annual banquet on January II
next. The committee on arrangements
will soon announce the place.
The officers of the club this year, who
viii have charge OF the banquet. are r.
n Whitehead. president; John r. Pur-
Wis, vice president; Frank Smith. sec
rotary; Harry A. Watkins, treasurer.
The committee chairmen are viii f
Burchfield. arrangements; John r Pur-
vis. entertainment; r. " Summers
printing; John r. Berg. speakers
Thomas A Bynum. invitation; joan A.
Huston. reception. and c. c. Thompson,
press
Allan 9. Clough. assistant foreman III
the lob division. has returned fror' two
weeks leave He was in Manchester
y H where ne cast his vote, ana later
visited Concord, y. H., and Boston.
Mass. His wife has also returned from
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
DONOVAN SILENT
ON TWO SUBJECTS

Cough medicine and hair tonic are the
only two subjects upon which Daniel
Donovan. Deputy Auditor, absolutely
declines to enter into conversation.
Capt. ]. J. Strain, captain of the
watch, desires 20 have it under stood
that he is not resting from his laboTs
of the camOaign. The recent snow
storm. he declares, caused lim to be-
com exceedingly busy.
Cant Edwin Markham, Assistant En-
eIneer commissioner. believes in keeping
his work up to the minute and is fire.
quently in his Office at night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
MAY EQUAL RECORD
MADE BY BROTHER

harris Barnlm mas been appointed TO
q position as messenger in the Office OF
the ciief clerk OF the department. He
Is a brother of Walter Barnum, one of
the first messengers to be appointed on
Inc establishment of the department
ana gives promise of equaling his broth
er's record, who Is now working for
Frank II Hitchcock. as confidential
stenographeT.
Adr1in T.. Homer. Of the division OF
appointm ats. who has been III at his
home for the past week OF ten DAYS,
and thought 10 be threatened with
tvphoid fever, has been assured by his
physician that his danger has been over
come. and that he viii be able 70 re-
sumo his york at the department IN a
f,W DAYS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
BULLET-PROOF CUIRASS.

BERLIN, Nov. IA new buIIet-proof
cuirass has been invented by Carl Kein,
Munich engineer. Made of thin steel
rings and in the form of a woman's
corset. the cuirass is impervious to re-
volver bullets fired ar eleven yards. The
inventor has refused an offer OF $4,000
from the Russian government, but Is
offering the invention to the German
government.
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about completed. left him somewhat
broken in health, and the vacation came
AT an oppoTtune time. He is the picture
OF health again. and has resumed his
work with his customary energy. The
office is meeting the demands of the de
partments for work promptly. and there
is less DELAY IN filling orders for print
ing than ever before, largely the re-
suit OF better system. and the policy Of
the officials In not permitting work %
accumulate. but keep in moving until
the finished product Is given 20 the de-
paTtmentE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
DR.. TINDALL FEARS
Loss OF ASSISTANT
RamSdelI Does So Well in
Temporary Place He
May Be Moved.
More trouble for DR.. TIndaII.

More trouble for DR.. Tindal.
The secretary 10 the Board OF Com
missione~s is probably the most hsr-
raised man in the service Of the Dis
trict government. To him is givsn the
task Of pscifying irate citizens who
want 10 know why in the name Of all
that is artistic the Commissioners have
decided TO place the statue Of Governor
Shepherd 10 one side instead Of direct
ly in front Of the District Building He
is called upon to explain the delay
In the erection of the substation in
Southeast Washington, and questions
pertaining to the paving OF thorough
fares trouble him in his dreams.
The doctor has an able assistant, one
Hobart RarnsdeIl Mr.. Ramsdeu bears
the distinction OF being the fastest type
writer in the service OF the District.
To rattle off twenty pages Of steno-
graphic notes IS play 10 him, and as
means Of greatly expediting the work
In the executive office, he IS regarded
| by the doctor as a wonder.
Recently, Ralph Pratt, the valued sec
Rotary TO Commissioner West, entered
! into the bonds Of matrimony and for
the last TWO weeks has been on his
/ honeymoon. Mr.. Ramsdeli was detailed
as his temporary successor, and the
doctor is afraid that the Commission
T
Ramsdells abilities and promote him
I TO another office, shus depriving the
secretary to the board OF his services
Jack GasS. Of the Engineer Depart
ment, is busily engaged in filling en-
gagements as referee and umpire in
| the football games in Washington and
the South For the last five years. Mr.
| Gass has officisted at nearly all Of the
big games in the District, and is called
frequently to the Southern cities. The
I fact that he officistes year after year
/ is an evidence OF his ability and pains
/ taking efforts TO give absolutely fair
and impartial decisions
MIR. Gass has had considerable ex-
peTience in football. He was a star
member OF the team while al Lehigh Uni
veTsity, and after his graduation, identi-
/ fed himself with football interests in
the District.
\ close student Of the game. Mr.
/ Gass gives his decisions quickly and
! there are no arguments after that de
CisiOn Is once made. Mr.. Gsss has
demonstrated more than once that he
! means What he says ard players. who
may labor under the delUsion that
he can be influenced by blum are quickly
set Alright.
Waldo Hibbs secretary to Commits
sioner Mcfarland, who holds the record
as the lonR-distance walker, was forced
owing 10 weather conditions, 10 post
pone a twenty-five mile stroll, which
he had in mind last Sunday. Mr. Hibbs
frequently walks twenty or thirty miles
in the ccLTse of a day, with no more
fatigue han he incurs in an anduOus
days labor at the District Building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
ONE TIME EMPLOYE
ELECTED TO OFFICE

r. l.. EdmondsOn, who was an en-
pIcye Of the specification division of the
office during tie Old days Of hand COM
position, was elected 10 the Office OF au-
ditor for Hamilton county. Ohio. at the
recent election
Jake Covert, of the first division, re-
turned to work Monday after an illness
of several weeks.
Charles Wilhelm. Steve Smith. David
Eccles. Cyrus z. Cook, and Andrew J.
Boyer. FIRST division compositors. have
been transferred to the proof division
and promoted 10 proofreader positions.
Capt. William Daily, OF the pamphlet
bindery. has returned from a trip 10 his
home at wabash. Ind, where he went
TO cast his vote and pay visit to rela-
tives and friends.
Rollin F. Ham, Of the JOB division
has resumed work after spending some
time al his home. in wabash. Ind
where he voted and visited
Daniel ]. McCarty, Of the first di-
vision. who is detained from office by
an affection OF the eyes, is reported 70
be- somewhat improved with q hope FOR
his ultimate recovery. although his con-
dition has been sufficiently grave 10 give
his friends cause for considerable alarm
A. B. Johnson and Charles q. Koonce,
of HE monotype division. who were
born or the same day. in the same
month and the same year, enjoyed a
twin anniV ersary celebration on Tues
day last, the fOrtieth anniversary OF
each
The monotype division is having q
large run Of weddings recently. H. J
McCIurg combined his voting and vaca-
tiOn trim 10 his home, in Beaver Pa
with Wedding enga cement in which he
played the principal part, and James F
Spence, who votes in Nebraska, did z
like service while at home. Both have
returned 10 their positions in the Of
fee and have been warmly congratu'
lated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22

A meeting of the lecture committee
OF the Association Of American Govern
ment Accountants, OF which William L.
Soleau, disbursing clerk OF the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, is chair
man, was held Wednesday afternoon
Tor the purpose Of outlining and making
arrangements Tor an entertaining and
instructive course of lectures for the
winter meetings OF the association.
It is planned TO have more diversi-
red program for the subsequent meet
ings. There is 10 be not only talks along
lines to be offered manufacturers OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
CENSUS BUREAU NOTES

Edwin Carlson. mail clerk Of the
manufactures division, has returned %
his post Of duty after two weeks va
cation spent at his old home in James
town. y. Y.
Joseph G. bllman, of the manufac-
lures division, who secured a position in
the Interstate Commerce Commission
by transfer from the bureau, assumed
his new duties Monday.
The population division having com
pleted the compila ton of the report on
marriage and divorce for the twenty
year period, is now engaged on the de-
cennial report on churches, which will
be completed early In the new year
Simon F. Peavey. of the manufactures
division, who has been on annual leave
in Boston Mass, for the past two
weeks, has been instructed to make a
stop in New York on his return to
Washington. for the purpose Of securing
additional data for the report on tn,
electrical Industries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
J. |. CAMPBELL AT 10
DEVOTED TO MUSIC
Celebrates Natal Day by Attending
Damrosch Concert
Musical Family.

Musical Family.
James irwin Campbell. OF the Bureau
of Labor, celebrated the SEVENTEEN an
niversary OF his birth on Friday, taking
a dav and a half from his desk Tor he
purpose. MI Campbell is unsteady in
clned and has a talented musical fam
ily. 50 ne elected TO spend part Of the
anniversary day in hearing the walter
DsmrOsCh concert
One son. Harry Campbell, is well
known in Washington as a bass singer
Miss Edith Campbell. daughter, is
studying music at the Peabody Insti-
tute in Baltimore, Md Mr. Campbell
is a native Of West Newton, Pa. and
has been connected with the Govern
ment since 1859. He is one of the young
old men of the department, and Is
rateS as one OF the best clerks in the
Bureau Of Labor.
f. NJ. Hidebraudt, of the Bureau Of
Corporations. whose home is In Balu-
more. Md. took two days from his work
the past week. and with Mrs. Hide
brandt enjoyed some sightseeing trips
about the city.
John T. Harris. Of the Bureau OF
Corporations. who has been engaged In
field work for the past eighteen months
travelling over practically the entire
country in the discharge OF his duties,
has returned 20 mis- desk in the bureau.
ON his return TO washington Mr.. Harris
stopped at his home in Missouri and
paid a visit to relatives and friends.
DR.. Roy Dunmire, OF the Bureau OF
Corporations. having passed success
fully the examinations required by the
District authorities to entitle one TO
practice medicine in the city, and hav-
ing complied with all the other neces-
saTv requirement IS now ful-hedged
saw bones and an practice medicine
after office hours.
DR.. Thomas b Moore. OF the Bureau
Of Labor, has returned from trip TO
his nome in Kentucky.
George II. Burkes, OF the Bureau Of
Labor. is paying a visit to his old home
In Alabama
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
COMMERCE AND LABOR
MANY PERSONS SEEK
POSITIONS TO TRAVEL
Examination for Places in Bureau of Corporations l.
Taken by Many Clerks Who Wish Promotion
and Pleasant Duty

aries. These positions ray from Sl,19
10 S.0C0 per annun. with one grade a.
S900. and are considered specially at
trsctive, as they call for travel TO all
parts II the country.
The examination was taken By several
of the clerks of the bureau, who seek
advancement. There is at present no
vacancies in these positions. the list
being made up at this time. so that
subsequent vacancies or increases In
the force may be supplied from 1t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
COMES TO REPORT
ON TOBACCO PEST

A c. Morgan, o. the Bureau OF Enty-
molOgy, who is special agent of the
bureau stationed at GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
for the purpose Of investigating the
prevalence and character of tobacco in
sects, is at the bureau for the purposs
OF making his report. Mr.. Morgan
district covers the territory that IS 20
badly troubled by the night rider sit l.
alton, and he has had to deal with to-
baccO raiSeIs connected with the pool,
as we'll as those who are independent
growers While his position has been
an extremely delicate one, he has had
no trouble the tobacco men on both
sides recognizing that he came as the
representative Of the United States
Government. gave him every assistance
possible.
Percy II. walker. chief of the con
tracts laboratory, of the Bureau OF
Chemistry. left Tuesday for a vacation
of two weeks,
George ". Knight, of the Bureau Of
Chemistry. mas been granted leave Of
absence for three weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22

For the purpose Of creating new list
Of eligibles for the positions OF special
agent and examiner in the Bureau of
Corporations. the Civn Service Commits
sion OH Tuesday held an examination in
all parts of the country. Two years ago
when this examination was last held.
about 100 persons took advantage OF
the opportunity to get their names on
Uncle Sans pay roll at handsome sal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
GETS APPOINTMENT
TO FISH DIVISION

Bruce r Doueherty. OF New York. has
been appointed a clerk at $40 per an
mum IN the Bureau or Fisheries. and as
signed to desk in the division OF hsh
culture.
Franklin Moore has been reinststed as
a clerk at 81. 800 per annum in the Blu
reau OF Statistics.
Edward C Kemper, of Virginia. has
tbeen appointed clerk at $500 per annum
in the Bureau of Manufactures.
i Iouis Bixler. Of the Bureau of I'M
migration. returned 10 his desk Friday.
after having spent vacation of
month at his old home IN Pennsylvania.
John +. CarTaWay, time clerk in the
RI1reau of immigration, is taking a fff-
teen-lay vacation. Mr.. CaTaway will
atfend the Army and Navy football
game ct Philadelphia. Pa, on Saturday.
Rudolph b. Schsvickardi. jU., Of the
Bureau % Corporations. was best man
at the wedding of his sister, Miss Nir-
ejuia Lane SchwiclSardi. who was mar
ried 70 Malcolm Emmons Turner Brown.
OF New York, at ST Paul's Episcopal
Church IL this city on Tuesday after
noon Mr. and Mrs. Brown viii reside
> Eorwaik. Conn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
MORROW SEES YALE
DOWN THE TIGERS

Commissioner Morrow was among
those who witnessed me Yale Princeton
game. Major Morrow is an old foot
ball player and established a reputa ton
while a cadet at West Point. After
his graduation, he cached the team
several seasons, and never misses the
Afmy-NaVY game, il he is within 4
radius Of Loo miles OF Franklin Park
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
y y u GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE u - -
EXAM" TO BE HELD
FOR PROOFREADERS

The desired number of pr0ofreaderg
not having eveloped by the exarnins-
ton held two weeks ago, a second ex-
animation for aspirants TO Wleld the
pencil viii take place in a few days,
which is expected to iii the quota
About twenty readers have already re-
ceiNed appointments and all have been
assigned to desks as the result of the
first examination. The candidates gen
orally express satisfaction with the
practical features embodied in the test
P. A. Rigney, of the first division, re-
ported for duty on Wednesday. having
left the office on his vacation a bach
eior and row returns blushing bride
groom Dir. Rigiey was married 10
Miss Elizabeth Constantine at st. Pat
rick's Church. Fall River, Mass, on
Monday, November 9. by the Rev. NJ.
J. Coke. Miss Nellie Riley. OF Man.
chester, y. II, a cousin OF the bride,
was the bridesmaid, and William Mar
tin, OF Taunton, Mass, was the best
man. Mr.. RigTIey was given q hearty
reception on hrs return 10 the office.
Exactly One-haIf dozen strap-hangers
u INC III - wv oit4ts from lltlfl4o uOEAil
and SOUTH were late for work Monday
morning Timekeeper Leeds declares
that the EnoW WAS not at fault either.
Edward HeidingsfeId, OF the first di-
vision. has been transferred TO the limo
type division, and promoted from com
pOsitor 10 makvr-uD.
Henry n. TOwneT. OF the first division
reported for work on Tuesday upon the
expiration OF his annual leave. He
passed most Of the time in Alexandria.
George Ii. Alberts5n and Harry S
Gum. OF the first division. why force
returned 10 duty Monday after vaca-
tiOns. thus filling the quota Of workers
in this section or the office for the first
time since the beginning OF the fiscal
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
MISS MARY HAYES
BACK FROM LEAVE

Miss Mary Hayes. OF the press di-
vision, returned the past week from
leave OF absence for several days
Jacob Lesher, of the first division.
has received a letter from L. ]. LiIlaTd.
foreman of the Daily Journal, at Pen
sacola. Fla. in which the writer gives
a pleasing account OF his present en-
viroEments and sends kindest regards
TO all his Warrington friends.
Sumner F. McDOnaugh, Of the first
division, is a recent transfer to the
day linotype division, where he will
operate a machine
The annual election of the Govern
ment Printing Office Mutual Relief AS
ISOLATION, held the first Of the week,
resulted in the reelection of the pres
ent efficient officers as follows: PTesi-
dent. Albert W. Bowen; vice president.
+. y. Morgan: secretary. z. r. Geyer;
financial secretary, J. r. Keefe, and
treasurer, Howard @. Brown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22
TAKE HUNTING TRIP
IN MARYLAND FIELDS

g'rank r. Rynex, IF the division OF
naturalization, with Mrs. Rynex. spent
Thursday shooting for game in Mary
land. Mr.. and Mrs Rynex are devoted
followers Of Isaac Walton. as well as
expert nimIods, and MAKE many trips
to the country to fish and hunt
Mrs Annie S. Hamilton, special agent
Of the Bureau OF Labor. is On vaca-
ton fol two weeks.
Miss Laura r. keiskeF. special agent
of the Bureau of Labor. Is spending her
vacation al Orange Grove, Fla