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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Francis c. Dom, craftsman in the
Coast and Geodetic Survey, died on
Wednesday. January %. at the age OF
sixty-fve. Mr. Dom was a native Of
the District. and previous 10 his en-
pIcyment in the Coast and Geodetic
Survey was connected with the In
ternal Revenue Service. HIS death
made a vacancy in the 5000 grade,
which was filed by the promotion o.
Charles n. Deetz. Harlow Bacon was
advanced from 1850 &c $3.50; Percy
3. Castles from 81 400 to s.. $50. and
Henry 6. Gamble from $3.50 10 81, 100
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Charles Tansil. OF the Office OF the
chief clerk returned 10 Office Friday
after an absence caused by an attack
Of the grip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

The death Of William A wilcox. a
statistical agent in the Bureau OF Fish
cries. was reported TO the department
on wednesday, January %.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02
RCOvernment Printing OffiCea

Cutters Association. Is guest of A.
w. Bowen, foreman Of the first divi-
sion. and was a visitor in the office
on Friday. Mr.. Emig will visit Buffalo.
Niagara Falls, and return by way OF
the Lakes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Herbert Bose. Of the office Of the chief
clerk, has oeen laid up for the past two
weeks with a bad arm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Harry Ely. OF Maryland, has been ap-
pointed chief engineer at $3.50 per month
in the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

John L Sim, Of the proof division,
who has been ill for the past sixty
days. was granted an extension or his
leave last week, after working a short
time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Commissioner Mcfarland left Thurs
day for New York, where he spoke be-
fore the Manufacturers Association of
New YORK, at their annual banquet IN
the Union League Club. Commissioner
MacfarIand returned 10 Washington
Friday morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Director North was compelled to yield
to an attack Of the grip, and remain At
home for several DAYS during the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

The death OF Arthur F. Boomer takes
from the ranks of the printing craft
in the Government Printing Office one
OF the most familiar figures in the ser
vice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Charles T. Trotter, assistant superin-
Eendent OF the division Of salaries and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Paul 7 Zimmerman, Of Maryland, has
been appointed a special agent at SSGl
per annum in the Bureau Of Corpora
tons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Gus A schuIdt of the Office Of the
CORPORATION Counsel. returned last week
from d short business trip to New
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

r 3. Handy, in charge Of the docu-
mert division OF the publications d.
vision OF the publication division, re-
turned Thursday from a three weeks
siege of the grip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Walter +. Wilcox. who holds a pro-
fessorshiD in Cornell University. and
who is an expert special agent of the
bureau. has been authorized to visit
Washington in connection with the
work on The Census Advisory Commit
tee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

A J. McCurdy, Of Roanoke. Va. son
Of W. s. McCurdy. OF the job division,
has been appointed linotype operator.
He reported for duty Tuesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Fred. ". Henke. Of the electrical divi-
sion. has received an increase in salary
from $3.50 to 800 per day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

DR.. A. D. Melvin. chief Of the Blu
reau OF Animal Industry. r. p Steddom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

DR.. =. l. Dunlap. Of the Bureau OF
Chemistry. was in New York city last
week on business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Harry Redheld has been transferred
from the Record division TO the proof
division. and promoted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Mary A. Dovyney. of the bindery-.
has returned from Baltimore, where
she was present az the burial OF her
sister and the latter's husband, which
took. place at the same time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Albert II King has been transferred
from position Of proOfreader to the copy
editing section, and promoted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Emmons X Ellsworth. who has been
working in the South on the report on
religious bodies, has had his assign
ment extended 10 cover points in Mis-
souri,, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio,
and Pennsylvania
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

John II. Harrison, jr-, who is working
on religious bodies. has been authorized
to visit Oklahoma and Kansas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Mrs. NJ. F. Stafford, Of the Bureau Of
Statistics. returned 10 Office Tuesday,
after a three weeks illness Of the grip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02
CRYSTAL PATENT

In order to secure the best possible
In baking, be sure TO use
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

William w Sawyer, who is collect
ing criminal judicial statistics in the
field, has been transferred from Texas
20 New Mexico
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Henry W. Sandmeyer, who has been
working on the marriage and divorce
and criminal judicial statistics inyesu-
CATION in Texas. has been authorized
to assist with the work on religious
bodies IN louisiana and Mississippi
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Samuel X. Murphy and Val. c Scan
nell have been given appointments as
messenger boys and assigned to the
press division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

II. s. Barnes. of the division OF sal
aries and allowances. has been promoted
from S14OO TO 81, 600 per annum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Anna Wilson, who recently an
nounced her candidacy for the position
of trustee of the Union Printers Home,
has already been Endorsed ny more than
fifty unions in various parts If the
country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

John w Rodgers, OF the supply di-
vision, returned from Philadelphia last
week. where he was called as a Wit
ness against the members OF a mob nat
almost murdered him IN that city in
November last. Tie trial was post
POned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

J. c.. Roberts, OF the first division. has
been quarautined at home, because OF
scarlet fever in his family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Jesse c. Shoemaker. Of the supply di-
vision. was off duty for several days
the past week because OF Illness in his
family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Willie d. Mills. Of the first division,
has the sympathy OF the entire force
IN the loss Of his brother, who died
Thursday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

ture division. who has been collecting
criminal judicial statistics at Boston
and Lowell. Mass. returned 10 the Of
fee Wednesday. having completed his
field work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

National Forest. washington. and T Q.
Spencer, of the san Juan National For
est, Colorado. arrived in Washington
this week for three months work in the
District fOresteT's office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss N. S Houston, OF the asserting
division. was taken TO the Episcopal
Eye, Ear. and Throat Hospital. on Fiji
teen street, wednesday, suffering with a
/ severe threat trouble
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Assistant Superintendent Bushnell. Of
the division of salaries and allowances,
was at Norfolk and Hampton, Va, last
week on official business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

recuperatng her health. which has been
r~o,--Tx- Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Mrs. NJ. Z. o. Green, OF the asserting
division Office Of the auditor, is con-
fined at Garfield Hospital from a
nervous breakdown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Allan NJ. Russell. who until recently
was employed in the office as a book
binder. and Mrs May Jordan, who has
been employed in the bindery, were mar
ried last week. The happy couple has
gone to Lansing. Mich, where the
Bridegroom is now engaged in pros
porous business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss NJ. r. Melick, Of the Office Of the
auditor for the depa .tment. has been
transferred from the asserting to the In
spection division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Joseph 3. Dalton has been transferred
from the skilled laborer roll TO the
watch force
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

- Charles r. Merton. imposer. ns6 been
transferred from the first division 10
the prOOfroom and promoted to proof
reader.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Maude I. Shipley. of the exam
ming division. resigned her position
last week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Ella G. Ratham. Of the Burea n
OF Statistics. returned 20 duty Friday
q fter a six weeks illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

The following pressmen have been
given APPOINTMENTS in the Office during
the past week: Albert Mohr. San Fran
cisco. Cal: Frank Bush. Pittsburg. Pa:
@. W. Horne. Akron, Ohio. and Wallace
J. Cousins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Mrs. J. E. Bates. of the division OF
dead letters. has returned from a vaCa-
ton of two weeks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Mrs Jennie NJ Hicks has been trans
ferred from the division Of publications
to the division Of accounts and dis
bursements and promoted 10 $73o per
aunum-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss VI. A. Brain and Miss H Block,
Of the asserting division, are on the
sick list
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Mrs. r. + LAWSON has been given
a temporary appointment as press
feeder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

David Pollock, compoSitor. has been
transferred from the first division, day,
TO the first division. night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

The sick list OF the forwarding and
finishing secticE Of the bindeTy contains
the names Of Thomas r. Pendei, john
b. Conner, John II. Hunter, Harry r.
Perry. and Chester Hassel-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Capt. John u. Carr. Waterman at the
engine-room. was taken III Tuesday.
Tie many friends Of Captain Carr VIII
Ge pleased TO know that the report that
he was stricken. with paralysis is not
true. and that he vii soon be able TO
resume his duties
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

c. o. Kimball, of the division Of in
speci0n, bureau of the Second Assist
ant, was on vacation for several days
last week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Mrs +. q. Dinsmore, who resigned
her position in the Office OF the auditor
last October to go to WyandOtte. Okla.
has returned TO Washington AMI been
rcinstated in her former position.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Joseph Levy, who has been doing duty
as a messenger n the press division
for the gast three or four months, re-
Ceived an appointment as stenOgTapher
and Typewriter In the Var Department
last week and has entered upon his new
Duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Fifteen Compositors OF the first div!-
sion. day. have been transferred to tic
first division. night, and assigned 20 the
lobster Shift"-l1 ,. m. 10 100 a. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Tohu ZiFwes. receiving clerk in the
supply division, who has been on tho
sick list ror the past month, will make
a trip South for the benefit Of his health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Anna j. Smith. OF the gold room,
biudery. was called 10 Baltimore sunday
by telegram announcing the critical
condition OF her sister 4 son OF her
sister died soon after Miss Smith
reached Baltimore. Her sister is stil
aarfErrelN an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Harry D. EasteTbTOOk has been trans
ferred from the day Record force TO the
PROOF division, and assigned TO TeadIns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Raymond A. Hart, of the District II
Columbia, has been appointed a clerk
at $500 per annum through civil service
channels. He has beer assigned to the
population division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Paul a Ewing. of Nebraska has
been appointed clerk at $1,000 per an
num-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Mai. William A. Dodge. chief Of sec
ton. Group G, proof division. was away
III fOT several days last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

James NJ. Amos. OF the forwarding and
finishing section OF the bindery. re-
turned 10 duty Wednesday after an HI
ness OF about three weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Jesse Morgan has been transferred
from the Record division to the proof
division and promoted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Alta Z. COblentz, who has been
employed temporarily as a clerk in the
Office OF the superintendent Of docu-
ments for the last six months, was
certified for permanent appointment as
a clerk at 500 per annUm last week
She has been assigned TO the division
of manufacture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Maggie O'GoTman has been ap-
pointed superintendent Of manufactures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Charles y. Black. OF the press division,
was called 10 Harrisburg Pa, last week
by the death OF bis mother Mr.. Black.
who IS distinguished for his rich bari
tone voice, which has been heard In the
concerts at the office, has the sympa-
tins OF his many friends in his bereave-
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Mrs Marguerite A. mcfarland, Of
New York. has been appointed 10 a
position in the chief clerks division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

7. J. Weiskof, who came TO Washing
ton some time since 10 take temporary
position IN the office as an electrician,
fell from a sCafold while engaged on a
lob In the store room Tuesday, ard
broke his hip. besides sustaining other
injuries He was attended by Or. Bush.
and later taken o~Casualty Hospital
where he is reported TO be doing as well
rs could be expected. Mr.. Weiskon Is
from Shevboygan, Wis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

CaDt. Charles NJ. Robinson. assistant
chief Of the proof division, has re-
turned 10 duty after being on the SICK
LIST Tor a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Title r. Sjoberg, assistant
switchboard operator. returned from a
pleasant visit with relatives at her old
home At Brooklyn. N Y. last week on
her return, having completed the pro
stationary period, she was given an
absolute appointment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Anna Montgomery, Of the di-
vision OF accounts ana disbursements,
who has been I'll for several weeks
Is reported TO be improved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

y new room has been partitioned OF
on the first floor Of the old building and
the electrical ana general storeroom
combined. John +. By san, formerly IN
charge Of electrical supplies. las been
placed in charge of the consolidated d.
vision. and Henry J. Frank. formerly
in charge of the general store-oom, has
been assigned 90 clerical duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

The following clerks, who have been
serving on temporary appointments in
the bookkeeping section Office super
intendent Of documents have had their
appointments extended an additional six
months by the Civil Service Commission.
Miss Annie +. Boarman, Miss Grace D.
Thomas, Miss Josephine Emery. Miss
Mabel T. Smith, Miss Bertha NJ. Rig
giles, and Miss Matilda o. England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Sara Y. Weckerly, Mrs. Mary A.
Prather, and Miss Annie 2 RGnEdh OF
the gold room. continue i'll.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

Miss Mary Hunter, who resigned her
position in the division of rural delivery
recently, was married in Baltimore last
week to Albert Riddle Foster.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-02

allowances, with headquarters at At
lanta, Ca. was al the department sew
eraI DAYS last week on official business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-05-23
BANDITS RAID IN
NEVADA

RENO. New. MAY a3 After aay
ering all wires b. which assistance
could have been summoned. three
bandits entered the old kirk Ian.
a rnad house in the suburb Of Reno
last nlEht. engaged IN a Wild night
with their victims. but finally ~
capped ON bicycles The inn Waa
crowded with men aud women
whom the holdups surprised them
hN rushing ia and commanding
them 90 throw up THAR hands one
OF tNo men more brave than the
others grappied With the deper.
ADDE'S. WhefUupou the bandits open.
Cd FIRE IN the meantime women
we're pcrambling for places Of
safety. some Of the weaker ones be
iuE trampled on 4 Wild scene Of
confusion reigned for few sec
nnda.
FINDING their intended victims
unwilling "a surrender a. a whole
the holdup men dashed through a
door. leaped on their bicycles and
escaped IN The darkness
Il was learned later that the trio
did damage amounting Ia 81 600 la
cutting the wires.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-05-23
SOLDIER GETS THREE
YEARS FOR CHEERING
MISS GOLDMAN

san FRANCISCO. MAY "a
Gen Funston today gave final de-
oielUu IN the oourtmartial case Of
William Buwalda. private In Com
pany A. Engineers. corps. e. = A.
Who was found guilty and sen.
fenced 70 five years imprisonment
for applHudinE and shaking hands
with Emma Goldman. Queen Of
the Anarchists
Gen Funston cut the length Of
the sentence TO three years I'm
prisoumeut. this reduction being
made because Of the soldiers Il.
eoilent record for the past Is years
In the army.
Gen. Funston. however. ap
proved the conviction. because II
was clearly shown that the soldier
had committed a graye 0ffense by
cheering an anarchist. although he
denied this AZ the trial
Gen. Funston says " r. one OF
the most rcgrettable cases that he
has seen in the army Huwalda
will serve his three years sen.
tenco at the military prison on Al.
catraz island.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-05-23
GETS SIX
MONTHS

Bendetto MontAlbano might have
seen the fleet this afternoon II he
had used his fists Instead OF
knife IN an alteration over s. last
New Years day.
Judge A. " Frater IN passing
sentence today said that this coun.
try had no use for knife wieidefs.
aud gave him SIX months IN the
county jail Ia spite Of the fact that
be had been a prisoner Tor almost
five months already.
Montalbano rs a handsome young
Italian from Sicily. aud his attor
ney. Philip TWoroEef. pleaded that
he was not accustomed 10 the Ways
Of this country. Judge Frater said
that he would have given him hiH
liberty but for the fact that he
Hlahhed bis victim with a knife
lie Was convicted several days ago
By a jury 81 assault aud battery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-05-23
CUT RATE ON
LAUNCHES

Aroused By the storm Of protests
which followed the announcement
that launch and steamboat rates
would be Increased from - 10 80
ecutH during the stay Of the fleet
Captain u A Crosby. representing
the mosquito fleet. notified Acting
Chief of Police Irving Ward this
morning that Il the launch owners
we're permitted to sell tickets on
Railroad aya they would reduce the
fare 90 81 esnts. beginning tomor
row
The acting chief promptly gave
his assent and the launch owners
who Wish 10 be fair IN the rate
matter want 1t announced that theY
viii not charge so cents 10 Walt the
fleet II any launch owner attempts
90 chars. more than % cents, Cap
tain Crosby and the owners be rep
rva.nta desire the people Of Seattle
and all visitors 10 ignore the At
tempt
Twenty five cents 10 the charge
beginning tomorrow Pay no more
because there viii be plenty 81
small vessels 10 carry passengers
al that price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-05-23
FRATER HOLDS
WEEKLY FARCE

Are you ready to begin with the
weekly farce. gentlemen asked
Judge 4 " Frater At the open.
lng Of court this morning. prepar
Ing to hear the Saturday Eist Of
default divorce cases
n. r. Bishop drew a separation
from Alice Gertrude Bishop claim.
Ing that abe had married Fred l..
Rice az Issavenworth. Kan. June
q. 1906 lie had only heard Of this
a feW months ago
Ida Korstad vas only 10 years
old when she married Neia KorBtad
at CrOokstUn. MINI, March -.
1891. Vhife re was IS She told
her story today OF how he had
failed 20 support her. and nog she
is single again.
Maud Craig had similar com.
piaint against John ". Craig who
gave her s. a week to support the
family out Of t2i weekly salary
She says that he drank and gam.
BLEED up the rest 81 H.
Emma Van Horn didn't look like
a seeker for a divorce at all. but
when she told Of having received a
black eye AZ the hands OF her hus.
band. Il was the same old story
over again. Isaiah Van Horn con.
ducts a hotel, restaurant and sa-
loon at Monroe. Wash. She had
started divorce proceedings once
before, but he had persuaded her 20
drop them.