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The Washington times., 1908-05-24
DAN CUPID BUSY
AMONG THE CLERKS
Cards Received TO Wedding
Reception at Roy Home
Tuesday Evening.

Dan Cupid has been at work indus
triously IN Room 23," Of the local
division of postoffice inspectors. Two
OF the clerks have fallen victims 10 his
darts during the week. Cards are out
for a wedding reception from S 10 10
o'clock Tuesday evening at the home
OF the brides mother. Mrs. Emma Roy,
IH5 Twelfth street northeast. who an
nounces the marriage of her daughter,
Miss Ethel Pollard Roy, 10 Earl Frank
lin Barber, one of the popular youns
clerks of the Office. Following the re-
ception the bride and groom viii leave
for a honeymoon trip to New York city.
Anthony H. Hemelt, the second victim
OF Cupid. stole away TO Baltimore.
where he was married on Wednesday
to q young woman Of that city.
The second team OF the department
which is making preparations TO play
an active part in the baseball sport OF
the season, is still open for the enlist
ment Of players, James II. McAllisTer.
Of the division Of supplies. who is
working hard in the interest Of the
new team, announces that he would
like to book several additional players
from the department. A game between
the second team and the second team
OF the Baptist Church will be played
Tuesday afternoon at Fourteenth and
A streets northeast.
The improved electric elevator that
is being installed in the office quarters
of the Postmaster General to take the
place Of the old elevator, is about com
pleted. The new elevator has all mod
err appliances.
Second Assistant Postmaster General
James T McCleary leaves today for a
three weeks trip to Minnesota ana
other Western States during which
time he viii combine pleasure with de-
paTtment business. He will be accom-
panied by Mrs. McClesry. who viii re-
main there for the summer.
&. G. Thomson. assistant chief clerk
of the department was in Scranton,
Pa, first OF the week on official bust
ness.
F.. G. Atkins. OF the division OF rail-
way adjustment, Bureau OF the Second
Assistant, is in New York State where
he has taken his family TO spend the
summer.
W. R Stevenson. of the Office of the
Postmaster General, has been at home
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Cornelius Bradshaw, Of the printing
division. who has been away from Office
for the past week, continues on the sick
list.
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Miss Heitman Anpointed

Miss Lula Hoffman has been placed
on the roll as a clerk in the Cuban cen
sus work.
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The regular monthly meeting Of Plate
Printers Union, Local No 2. will be
held on Tuesday night al Typographical
Temple, at which time there are 10 be
considered several matters Of import
ance 70 the craft. On Monday night the
Bureau Mutual Relief Association Will
hold its regular monthly meeting al
lis headquarters, at Ninth and @ streets
northwest The principal business will
be the initiation OF a number OF new
members
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Joe Sullivan, Of the printing division,
has returned 10 duty, having recovered
from his recent Illness.
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Mrs, Laura A. Miller. of the number
ing room, is on annual leave for two
weeks, and viii spend part Of the time
on visit 10 her brother at Stamford.
Conn.
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Silas D. Pcarman, of the nanufac-
lures division who is doing field duty
on the electrical investigation, has
been transferred from South Caroline
10 Florida.
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Michael Harris. of the bindery. re-
turned TO office the first OF the week.
after visit OF ten days IN New York
State and is now aC ing chief OF the
forwarding and finishing section in the
absence OF Foreman Charles z. Nal
pas. who is on a vacation.
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z, W Kerr. Jr., OF the chief clerks
division, who has been III at his home
at Clinton, n. c., writes that he is but
little improved, and will go to a water
ing resort for rest and recuperation.
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Dennis Murphy. well known to many
employees Of the bureau. who was for
many yesr RS &C injected with the Amcri-
can and Continental Bank Note Com
pany, died recently at his home IN The
East
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dUStllCt VI FOREMAN Alldllts t. MIL
pas, who is on a vacation.
Charles n. Knott. Of the bindery, is
on a vacation for seventeen days.
George J. Hurst. head stamper. dind-
erv, is spending few days in Phila-
delphia with his mother. who is H.
Henry Frahm Is acting in his absence
Ferdinand Hofmann, Of the binderv.
has beer on a vacation for several
DAYS, part Of the time having been
spent down the Potomac fishing.
Grant L. Austinh clerk in the pamph-
let binderv. is or annual leave for thirty
da 5. which he will spend camping and
fishing.
Miss Emile HUMPHREYS Of the pamph-
let bindery. is on vacation for fifteen
days.
Marcus r. King. OF the pamphlet bind
cry, is spending three weeks Of his an
pual leave with relatives and friends in
South Carolina
Jc1eph S. Cornish. of the supply di-
vision, has been detained at home for
several days with a sprained knee.
William HaIsted Mellach. Of the sup
ply division has been assigned TO duty
as a wagon messenger in the division
of special administration
John Dohoney on Leave.
John J. Dohoney. Of the machine shop.
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Marriage &c pivorce Report.

The report on marriage and divorce
covering a period OF twenty years.
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William J. Barrows, of the agriculture
division, VINO has been I'll for several
weeks, is convalescing, and viii return
return 70 duty In few days.
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Patrick OConnor, bindery section
supply division has returned from g
a twenty-five day vacation
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Force Is Increased.

The increasing orders for printing
from the departments, and the heavy
demand on the office by Congress in
the closing days has necessitateG a still
further increase in the number of com
pOsitors employed, a call having been
sent out through the Civil Service Com
mission last week for more hand com
pOsitOra
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George Daw. Of the printing division,
was on leave OF absence for the past
week
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OTIS who have just completed the period
Of six months have been given absolute
amendments.
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Lavenders Daring Rescue.

The mOdesty OF Thomas +. Lavender
is responsible for the fact that a daring
deed Il praiseworthy nature has been
slow TO become known 10 the fellow en-
ployes IN the bureau.
Last Sunday week at the Soldiers
Home, Lavender, popular plate print
er, employed In the printing division,
rescued from drowning a young woman
who had fallen into the lake az that
place. The friends OF Mr.. Lavender are
pointing to him as a worthy candidate
for one of the Carnegie hero medals.
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Miss Rose T. AIcGinness. one OF the
efficient chiefs OF the examining df-
vision is taking one week of her an
nual leave
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ter. who has been III with typhoid fever.
is on the road to recovery.
s. Z. Beach. Fred f. johnson. Robert
Doyle, pop Meyers. AID Samuel
Moores, Of the printing division, are
among the plate printers who viii be
on vacation this week.
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Lewis r. Steely. of the chief clerk s
division. accompanied by HIS wife. left
Wednesday for Williamsburg, Ky.
where he will spend several weeks with
relatives and friends.
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Waldo Hibbs, secretary to Commits
stoner mcfarland, and Louis Wilson,
OF the board Of assistant assessors. are
contemplating a walking trip through
Virginia
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Miss Alice N. Wolfe, of the printing
division. has been assigned to messenger
work
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The improved electric elevator that
is being installed in the office quarters
of the Postmaster General to take the
place Of the old elevator, is about com
pleted. The new elevator has all mod
err appliances.
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and his secretary. Charles Eckstein, are
arranging a camping trip to the lower
Potomac.
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68md News and lGdgff t9ae Government DEPARTMENT.
9Hz4@ POstOffice St..

1t the bedside of his son. who for the
nast two weeks has been seriously Ill
with TYPHOID fever, but is now some
what improved.
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Charles Gates and Louis Lang. of the
printing division, have been on the sick
list for the past week.
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Joseph z Goodkey. one Of the we'll
known compOsitOTs OF the Office. IS SUP
plementing the work OF William y.
BrOCkwell as washington correspond
ent OF the International Typographical
Union Journal published at Indianap-
oplis. Ind. and circulated throughout
the Jurisdiction OF the union.
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]. R. Carpenter OF the watch force,
has returned 10 duty after a vacation
OF two weeks.
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Gilman B. Howe, OF the manufactures
division, who has been doing field duty
in Alabama. was taken I'll, and returned
TO Washington. He left last week for
hts home in Massachusetts,
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Assessor z. ". W. Griffin, who is III.
IS IN a somewhat improved condition
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c. c. Rogers. disbursing clerk. will
spend two weeks OF MS vacation in At
lantic City.
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Mrs X 3. Throckmorton, who was
employed in the bindery until about a
year ago. mas returned from France.
where she spent several months on a
visit 10 her sou-in-law, Dominic l. Muir
ply, United States COnsuI@at Bordeaux.
She will spend several days IN New
York city and Philadelphia, Pa, before
returning TO Washington
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Capt. William Cookson. of the print
ing division, has returned 10 duty after
having been inS charge of the District
Rife Range Captain CcOksOn's daugh-
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Henry W. Sandmeyer. who is working
on the electrical investigation, has been
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Walter S. Elvidge. electrician. has
resigned To take position In the War
Department.
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William /. Post, superintendent OF
documents, is spending a week OF his
annual leave in New York city and
other points OF interest in the East.
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Miss Wolfe Is Transferred.

Charles B. Cameron, Of the printing
division. Is on a vacation.
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Mrs. Mary A. PTather Of the bindery
has returned to office after an Illness
OF three weeks
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Hugh B. Meloy of the manufactures
division, has been transferred from
Ohio 10 Indiana, where he Will continue
TO do duty on the electrical iavestiga-
ton.
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Assistant Chief Larner On Leave.

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Frank Larner. assistant chief of the
wetting division. has been away from
Office for several days TO nurse a sore
foot that has given him considerable
trouble.
Mrs Laura A. Miller. of the number
ing room, is on annual leave for two
weeks, and viii spend part Of the time
on visit 70 her brother at Stamford.
Conn.
Miss Rose T. McGinness. one Of the
eihcient chiefs OF the eNa raining d.
vision. is taking one week of her an
nual leave.
Miss Blanche Walker, Of the printing
division, has returned 10 duty after a
Pheasant Visit 10 her home in Virginia.
Miss Mary Mccarthy. an examiner
and counter, has been granted leave OF
absence Tor week
Miss Mamie Hume, OF the printing di-
vision, returned 10 the bureau last week
AFTER an Illness Of several weeks
Miss Elizabeth O'Connor. Of the slz-
ing room, has been transferred TO the
redemption division Of the Treasury De-
partment.
Miss Nellie NJ. Day, who has been Of
nciatlng as clerk IN the printing divi-
SlOns has been transferred to the exam
ming division.
Miss Fannie Taylor. of the hydraulic
press room. has been transferred from
night 20 day duty.
Miss Mary Lowe Of the examining d.
vision. has taken a transfer to night
duty IN the hydraulic press room.
Miss Blanche Mowrer. an examiner
ana counter on night duty. has been
transferred 10 the day force.
Joseph W. Heating. of the printing
division, has returned 10 work. after
having been on the sick list for the past
three weeks.
Charles b. Cameron. Of the printing
division Is on a vacation
Miss Wolfe Is Transferred.
Miss Alice N. Wolfe. of the printing
division. has been assigned to messenger
work
Miss Alice A. Cruit. an examiner and
counter in the examining division. who
mas been on leave OF absence for the
past week, has been entertaining her
mother and other visiting relatives.
@
Miss Lillian b. Gray has been pro-
Inoleq from the printing division 10 the
miscellaneous division.
William d. Clark, OF the printing di-
VISION, was away from the bureau for a
rev days last week because of tbe
death Of his wife's father, Mr.. Gordon.
me inJerment was made at Congress
sional Cemetery.
Clement J. Ciergen. WIN recaDti,, nm
Ger went a surgical operation at the
emergency Hospital, is rapidly convaI-
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John F. Dali. who Is doing field wor
on the electrical investigation 70! the
manufactures division, has been iii for
several days IN Illinois.
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The marriage OF Henry Clay Neal. OF
the bindery, 10 Miss Mayme Z. John
son, Of Washington. came as a surprise
10 the many friends OF this popular
young man. Mt. Neal. before coming to
Washington, about three years ago, was
engaged in business IN Lexington, KY.
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Miss Blanche Walker, of the printing
division, has returned TO duty after a
pleasant visit 10 her home in Virginia.
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L. A. Neuer. Of the editorial section.
office superintendent Of docuul ents. has
been on leave Of absence for the past
week TO entertain some friends from
the West
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Miles ]. Higgins. OF the electrical div
islon. Is spending his vacation OF thirty
days IN Maryland and at Great Fails.
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Joseph W. Heating. Of the prfnting
division, has returned 10 work. after
having been on the sick list for the past
three weeks.
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J. Seidel Raup. OF the division of
postOffCe inspectors. has returned from
short visit to his home al Watson
town, Pa.
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Miss Nellie Cartwright and Charles. p.
from $1,000 to S1,2OO per annum.
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John J. Mccarthy, OF the press divi-
sion, has returned to duty after an alb
sence OF several days
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Miss Mary Mccarthy. an examiner
and counter, has been granted leave Of
absence Tor a week
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G. G. Thomson assistant chief clerk
of the department, was in Scranton,
Pa. first OF the week on official bust
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Charles S. Brundage. OF the division
OF dead letters has been on leave of
absence for a week
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Harry +. Esterbrook. Of The proof
division. who recently lost mis- wife by
death, returned 20 his duties At the Of
fee last week. and was extended SYM
PATTY by his many friends.
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Samuel Hendricks Returns.

Samuel Hendricks Returns.
Samuel Hendricks. Of the buildings
division. has returned from a vacation
Of fifteen days spent IN Shepherds
town. ". Va
Charles r. Sugg. of the drafting con
tingent buildings division. has return
ed 10 duty after attending the funeral
Of his father
Joseph l. May, the papa" Of the
buildings division. has been grained
twenty days leave. Mr.. May will spend
his vacation in improving his residence
and in "chauTering. a gO-cart, In which
repOses his week-old boy.
r. Allen. chief engineer. spent a
portion OF his annual during the past
week.
Patrick Oyconnor, bindery section.
supply division has returned from
twenty-five day vacation
Several probationary linotype operat-
ors who have Just completed the period
Of six months have been given absolute
appointments.
Joseph z Goodkey. one Of the we'll
known compOsitors OF the Office. IS sup
plementing the work OF William -.
BroCkweu as Washington correspond
ent Of the International Typographical
Union Journal published at Indianap-
oplis. Ind. and circulated throughout
the Jurisdiction OF the union.
Harry T. Esterbrook. Of The proof
division. who recently lost mis- wife by
death. returned 20 his duties At the Of
fee last week. and Was extended SYM
pathy by his many friends.
The Peoria, Ill, Typographical Union
has passed resolutions on the death OF
John 3. Gilliland, a former employee of
the pTintery. who recently died AZ his
home in this city. Mr.. GilIiiand was
a member OF Peoria union before com
ing to Washington.
Frank D. Smith. a proofreader. has
returned TO duty after q long Illness.
during which time T. was necessary for
him to take hospital treatment. He is
regaining his former strength rapidly.
Albert 3. O'Meara, OF the bindery, Is
spending several days Of his annual
his place in good condition for the sum
mer.
Henry J. Frank. Of the supply dIvi-
at Motley Hail. Md. where he paid a
visit to his cousin, Levi Scott.
Miss Annie F. Runyan. OF the bindery.
=
PEELED to remain at home last week
on account OF Illness
Joseph ?. Day. Of the bindery, who
sustained painful injuries by fail
about two weeks ago. was able to re-
sumo his duties AT the office last week.
Dudley ". Fleming. a former we'll
known emplove OF the typographical
divisions Of the office. VINO has been
IN the citv several days to visit his
mother. will return rOn1oTrow TO Ash
land. Ky. where IS IS employed on a
daily newspaper bis mother has been
I'll during his stay here.
The announcement has been made
semi-0fficially that the Joint Printing
Committee OF Congress has decided 10
drop the iHvestiga ton OF the office with
reference 20 the administration OF for
mer Public Printer StiIlings-
John s Leech. the new Public
Printer. who left Manila April =. is
expected to arrive IN San Francisco
about the first OF the month, and will
probably be ready 20 take up his new
duties by June 10.
ON THE OTHER SIDE.
A British soldier out walking with his
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Andrew p. Perkins. special agent to
collect statistics Of cotton. has resigned
his position.
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That the Commissioners team viii
figure near the top OF the Marquette
League is the prediction Of Captain
Hendiboe.
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transferred from Louisiana to Ar
kansas.
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Miss Nellie NJ. Day. who has been Of
heiatlng as clerk IN the printing divi-
sion, has been transferred TO the exam
iaingf division.
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Miss Blanche Mowrer, an examiner
transferred 10 the day force.
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MISS Lillian b. Gray mas been pro-
NOTED from the printing division 10 the
miscellaneous division.
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Miss Alice a. CrUit. an examiner and
counter In the examining division. who
mas been on leave OF absence for the
paat week. mas been entertaining her
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Charles n Knott Of the bindery, is
on a vacation for seventeen days.
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Miss Mamie Hume, OF the printing di-
vision, returned 10 the bureau last week
dLlef an illness OF several weeks
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/. =. ikiGJIe. Of the manufactures di-
Vision. returned 10 office on Tuesday
after a short vacation
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"Au 10 the windward is solid array.
Let her list till she washes her decks.
There is Joy IN the light flying spray,
And the sting Of its salt-laden fiecks-"
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Miss Mary Lowe. Of the examining di-
vision. has taken a transfer to night
duty In the hydraulic press room.
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Miss Fannie Taylor of the hydraulic
press room. has been transferred from
night 20 day duty.
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William d. Clark, OF the printing di-
VISION, was away from the bureau for a
few days last week because of The
1eath Of his wifes father, Mr.. Gordon.
me inJerment was made at Congress
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Henry J. Frank. Of the supply dIvi-
sion. spent several days the past week
at Motley Hail. Nd. where he paid a
visit to his cousin. Levi Scott.
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The Peoria, Ill, Typographical Union
has passed resolutions on the death OF
John 3. Gilliland, former employee of
home in this city. Mr.. CIIIiiand was
a member OF Peoria union before com
ing to Washington.
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L. NJ. Abbott. OF the division Of dead
letters; Is taking several days Of his
annual leave.
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Sanford 3. Campbell, pressman. has
been transferred 10 the state division.
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". ". Chance has been transferred
from the division OF the Postmaster
General to the division OF salaries and
allowances.
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Frank =. Smith. a proofreader. has
returned to duty after q long Illness.
during which time T. was necessary for
him to tske hospital treatment. He is
regaining his former strength rapidly.
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John 6 Leech, the new Public
Printer. who left Manila April 3. is
expected to arrive IN San Francisco
about the first OF the month and will
probably be ready 20 take up his new
duties by June 10.
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Miss Elizabeth O'Connor. Of the sIz-
ing room, has been transferred TO the
redemption division Of the Treasury De
paTtment
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semi-offciaIly that the Joint Printing
Committee OF Congress has decided 10
drop the investigation Of the office with
reference 10 the administration Of for
mer Public Printer StiIlings-
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SANFORD b Iamppel, pTeSSman- has
been transferred 10 the state division.
Charles Evans. Thomas E BIakeIy,
William Crawford. and Andrew Cham
hers. OF the press division, have been
transferred from night 20 day work.
Miss Annie HansbrOugh. Of the edi-
t0rial section. office SUPERINTENDENT OF
documents. IS spending two weeks OF her
annual leave at Richmond, Va, and
other points Of interest in the South
William s. Campbell. edftor-in-chief
NJ the editorial section. Office superin-
tendent of documents, is on a vaca-
ton for three weeks. Willis G. Brown
IS acting chief in his absence.
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Albert 3. O'Meara. OF the bindery, Is
spending several days Of his annual
leave at his home IN Brookland putting
mer.
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F. c. Atkins. OF the division Of rail-
way adjustment. Bureau OF the Second
Assistant is in New York State. where
he has taken his family TO spend the
summer.
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s. S. Slick, OF the agriculture division.
left on Saturday for Pittsburg and Ale
gheny, Pa, where he viii be engaged
on field work In connection with firaD-
cial statistics Of cities.
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-. F. Creager. Of the division Of rail-
way mail service. has returned to duty
after a short vacation spent at Balti-
more and vicinity.
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Fred J. Leonard. OF the office Of the
Postmaster General, and wife. are en-
tertaining the latter sister Miss Edith
NJ Buchanan, OF Berkeley Springs. w.
Va, at their home, I71S Euclid street
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Mrs. N. A. Coyle. Of the division OF
dead letters, is taking a short vacation
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Dudley ". Fleming. a former we'll
known employe OF the Typographical
divisions Of the office. VINO has been
IN the citv several days TO visit his
mother will return tomorrow 70 Ash
land Ky where IS IS employed on
dsilV newspaper. HIS mother has been
I'll during his stay here.
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Miss Annie F Runyan. OF the bindery.
who has been in bad health, was com
PEELED to remain at home last week
on account OF Illness
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Richard G. McAuley. foreman of press
work. has returned from a ten-days' va
cation.
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NJ. F. Noble. OF the division Of sup
plies, has been on the sick list several
days.