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or the Old-raper contractor. The new
arrangement VIII prevent the carrying
of thousands of pounds OF worthless
material through the corridors Of me
building. as has been necessary under
the previous arrangements
Second Assistant Postmaster General
James T. MCCleary made number Of
last week on the life and character OF
Abraham Lincoln. he spoke at Mar
shall. Jackson Flint. and Pontiac.
Mrs. Lottie ]. Miller and Miss Lille
a Overaczer, clerks in the division Of
ruTal delivery, Bureau Of the Fourth
Assistant, have been promoted from
$500 TO $1,000 per annum each.
Alexander Jameson, stenographer and
typewriter in the division Of rural de-
livery. Bureau OF the Fourth Assistant
has been transferred to the Interstate
Commerce Commission, where he VII
perform similar duties at $1,000 per
annum.
e. W. Ford, of the appointment di-
vision, Bureau of the First Assistant,
has been promoted from clerk at $3.50
10 assistant chief at 5000 per annum.
George B. Corey Of the bond division,
has been promoted from 1880 to $500
per annum.
Charles F. Trotter. assistant super
!ntendent of the division Of salaries
Atlanta, Ga. was AT the department
the past week on official business.
Miss A. B. Sanger. Of the chief clerks
division, was on the sick list the past
week.
Guy Adams. supervisor Of mails on
the Chicago and Rock Island railway,
was at the department the past week
to see the Second Assistant.
Joseph Cochran. Of the division Of
contract Bureau of the Second Assist
ant, is confined 70 his home by illness
James O'DonneH. chief engineer. has
resumed his duties after an absence
caused by the govt
p. P. Carpenter, assistant electrician,
has resumed his duties after short
illness.
Miss An Eckbert. of the chief
clerks division. has returned from her
home in Pennsylvania. where she at
tended a wedding and family re-
union
William r. Spilman. superintendent
of the division of rural delivery, Blu
reau OF the Fourth Assistant, was in
Philadelphia for a few days the past
week.
Henry NJ Camp OF the division of
salaries and allowances. Bureau of the
First Assistant, has been confined 10
his home by illness for several days.
J. NJ. White. assistant superintendent
OF the division OF salaries and allow
ances. with headquarters at Boston,
was at the department Wednesday and
Thursday on official business.
Z. J. Bowling, assistant electrician,
is confined 10 his home by illness.
]. B. Cady. Of the chief clerks di-
vision, has been III at his home at Ia
koma Park for the past week.
Capt. w. s. Belden. chief OF the re-
ceiving division, office Of the auditor,
who has been on the sick list. was
able to resume his duties Monday morn
ing.
Miss Ella NJ Stanley, Of the assert
ing division, office OF the auditor leaves
tomorrow for Philadelphia TO spend a
week with friends.
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wARxrxe TO PARENTS.

The MIX Conference appointed by the
District Commissioners. in view OF the
MANY DANGERS OF RAW MILK. has
recommended the home pasteurizing Of an
raw milk BY bringing It &c the boiling
point. then withdraw cooL and keep cold
until used.
Ths Conference has thereby endorsed the
advice given by this Society for num-
Der Of years TO
sCALD ALL MILK
FOR children.
Parents are particularly warned against
the erroneous opinion held by some that
pasteurizing Affects either the digesti-
buity or the nutritive value Of the milk.
or that as a rule It viii produce any
had effects whatsoever.
SOCIETY RoE PEEvENTzoN
OF SICKNESS.
z. BERLINER. Secretary.
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WALDO HIBBS SEEKS
REST IN NATURE
Ralph Pratt, When Not Bro
ken Down From Work,
Accompanies Him.

Waldo Hiibbs. secretary TO Commits
sioner mcfarland, is a lover az nature.
It is only in She open. far from the
maddening crowd that Mr., Hibbs can
forget for a heeting space the manifold
duties which encompass him. Burdened
as he Is by affairs OF State, whose wor-
mes have marked his once raven hairs
with tinge of gray and left upon his
oountenance the wrinkles OF deep
thought. II Is by close communion with
the birds and fields that he finds re-
juvenation.
Upon pleasant Sunday Mr.. Hibbs
sallies forth armed with a big stick
The stick is not the badge of Office
all such thoughts of care are left be-
mind. over the hills and far away The
secretary wanders. returning at night,
tired. but ready 10 again gTapple with
the problems which s..e ~ confront him
on the morrow.
Sometimes Ralph Pratt. secretary TO
Commissioner West, accompanies him,
but this is not often. The strain OF
having written six letters on the preced-
ing day IS too much for Mr.. Pratt. IN
Ike MIR. Hubs, his delicate constitution
requires absolute rest from the strenu-
Gus Iabors OF the week.
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OFFICER
SEES MONEY MADE
Assistant Director Ralph and
Wife Visit Ship at
Baltimore.

Capt. and Mrs. A J. Mulcahy we're
guests yesterday Of Assistant Director
Of the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing and Mrs. J. z. Ralph. and were
shown the process II making money.
Captain Mulcahy, WHO is the captain Of
the steamship Eretia. an auxiliary ship
of the British navy, is an old-time
friend of Mr.. Ralph. The Eretia is IN
port at Baltimore, and will sail on
Monday for Havre, France.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph are today guests
of Captain and Mrs. Mulcahy aboard
the ship in the Baltimore harbor.
The Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing was making preparations to give
eupIovunent to a number of the skilled
Ia borers that were discharged at the
NAVY Vary to reduce the force, having
made a call for the men, when the Navy
pepartment modified the suspension Of
the force and recalled ali the employees.
q I Keller. of section three of the
n.intfng division, was attempting to pull
a window down. when the cord broke
and let the window fall on his hand.
one finger was so badly mangled that
| il was necessary 10 amputate It at the
first joint
walter Saunders, OF the plate vault. Is
detained at home with light attack
of the grip.
Mss I,ora Jean Parsons, who resigned
her position as an assistant the latter
part OF last year to return TO her nome
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8Bureau Of Engraving and8
" Printing! ~

in Vineland, n J., 20 reeuperate. has
been reinstated in the bureau. and as
signed 10 section ten of the printing di-
vision.
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Miss Mary Sullivan, OF the numbering
division, is reported critically IN with
pneumonia at her home in Georgetown
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u. B. Miller. who was recently an
pointed messenger by transfer from
the Civil Service Commission, reported
for duty Saturday ana was assigned
to the Office Of the chief clerk
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FARMERS OFFER
PREMIUM FOR HELP
Alien Farm Hands Prefer
to Starve in Big
Cities.

The division Of information Of the Blu
reau of Immigration and Naturalization
is receiving a great many calls for farm
hands, the requests coming from all
parts of the country. The officials OF
the division find il hard 10 keep up
with the constantly increasing demand.
IT is said that the farmers among the
aliens do not readily accept this class OF
work when they arrive in America, but
prefer to live in the cities at less re-
munerative employment. The farm own
ers are sending transportation to in
duce the laborers TO leave New York
for the country, and in this way the
division Is getting some Of the aliens
70 take up farm work Could the farm
ers among the aliens be prevailed on
To leave New York for the country, IL
is said there would be much less star
walton and a smaller number o. people
Out OF employment there.
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Miss Mary z Underwood. of section
seven OF the printing division, has been
granted leave for an indefinite period,
and she lett last week for New Haven,
Conn.
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Col. Sylvester r. BuTch. chief clerk
or the department. who was selected as
one of the committee Of experts to make
an investigation OF the purchasing sys-
tenn at the Government Printing Office,
Is well qualified for the position, because
OF long experience in department pro-
cedure. Colonel Burch was in the divi-
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

John Lester Rollins, clerk in the d.
vision of manufacture, has returned to
Office, after a few days vacation.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Michael +. Mckinley. of the agricul-
ture division, has returned from MS
home at Mauch Chunk. Pa, where he
was called recently by the serious Ill
ness OF his mother. She is now much
improved.
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William F. UIlrich. Of the watch force,
continues on the sick list.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Henry T. Houck. Of the watch force.
has been on leave Of absence for the
past week.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Jasper M. Sweeney. Of the District Of
Columbia, has been appointed messen-
ger at $50 per annum in the Office
Of the Twelfth Inspector in the Light
house Service.
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William Ruff of the chief clerks Of
fee. was III with the grip several days
last week
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Stark N Grogan. Of the agriculture
division. has returned after a short va
cation spent at his old home at Alberton,
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

George w. Arthur, assistant store
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ORYSTAL PATENT

manufactures. by W B. Bakers Sons, VIA
chester Va who have been making this
-four for more than IS years.
IN the manufacture Of CRYSTAL PATENT
only choice wheat and the most improved
processes are used, which. with careful mill
ing and our personal attention 70 all de-
tails result IN q product which s. the best
and most satisfactory -four for family use
that can Be made from wheat
For color and strength Bakers Crystal
Patent is incOmparably the best -four made
For further recommendation We refer YOU
10 the best families. many OF whom use nS
other -four.
S. A. GEE. General Agent. els Florida
Ave. n. W. Washington. D. c.
SOI.D BY ALI, GzoCEEs
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Taylor Thorn has been appointed mes
senger boy and assigned to the supply
diYisic~.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

John " BriEton. OF the population
division. who WIS designated to DO field
work in COnnereiOn with the collection
Of statistics Of religious bodies, left for
points in Virginia.
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RAISES" GRANTED
PLEASE employees
Believed Congress Is Dis
posed to Make Increase
General in Future.

The increases in salaries in the Treas
ury Department provided for in the sp-
proP-iation bill reported in the House
last week. while not OF the general and
sweeping character hoped for by the
employees are regarded as favorable in
dication Of the disposition OF Congress
to make a general raise" at some fu-
ture time. Although not a sweeping
Increase the employees are glad OF the
good fortune OF those who win be bene-
flied.
Jackson Morris. formerly OF aW
division. Internal Revenue Bure-' :. now
assistant secretary Of State for Ken
lucky, was a visitor last week at the
department lie was on his way 20
Newark. N j., where he was married
last Wednesday 10 Miss Mona Chris
tan, of that city A. l.. Clothier, Of
the internal Revenue once. chum Of
CaItain Morris. accompanied him on
the trip 10 Jersey City.
Commissioners Capers. OF the Inter
nal Revenue Bureau, returned THURSDAY
from a short trip 10 points In mary
land.
Two veteran employs Of the Treas
uy Department have gone 20 thedr maj
reward during the last week. Robert
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G. /. Masten, Of South Dakota. who
has been In the Government service in
the Philippine Islands recently. where
he held a clerkship at 81 800 per annum.
has been transferred TO the Bureau of
Corporations as a special agent at
81. 200. He reported at the department
for duty Monday morning.
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William n Steuart, chief statLstician
for manufactures, who IS conducting
the investigation into the condition Of
the electrical industry, reports cOnsid-
cradle progress in the work. Mr..
Steuart finds from preliminary inepec-
ton Of the schedules so far received
from various electrical interests that
nc industry has made greater progress
in the last few years than the electrical
The large electrical interests are pre-
pairing and sending IN their own re-
ports. This work win be supplemented
later by a force to be sent to the field,
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

John G. Reckert messenger. in the
chief inspectors office, has been pro-
NOTED from $3.50 to $40 per annun.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Great interest is shown among the
workers in the next annual banquet OF
the Knockers Club. which viii be
pulled of next Sunday. The "buscom-
boos ''harpoons," and meat axes
have been put in good shape for a
proper degree Of knocking
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Leo Schoenthal. OF the Office Of the
Sealer Of Weights and Measures, who
has been confined 10 his home with
grip. resumed his duties last week
The Washington times., 1908-02-16
CLERKS
ENTER BUSINESS
Leave Service TO Become
Connected With Real
Estate Firm.

Rarely have two more popular young
men graduated from the Government
service and entered the business field
in Washington than John r Maury and
LIewellyn Powell. Mr. Maury was one
the principal clerks in the chief clerk s
division and Mr. Powell was a popular
and efficient clerk in the population d.
vision. In leaving the Government ser
vice 10 enter the real estate business
with a strong firm in this city, these
young men carry with them the best
wishes OF their many friends in the
Bureau d the Census
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Richard B. Porter, formerly of this
city. who has been stationed in Bal
timore as a Chinese inspector in the
Immigration Service, has been trans
ferred to San Francisco, Cal.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

IsemueI A. Carruthers has returned
after an absence Of three months, hav-
inE been stationed at Cleveland. Ohio.
statistics
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Tom '. Walters, Of the District OF
Columbia, has been given an appoint
ment in the immigration Service as an
inspector at $3.50 per annum.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

john G. BallOu. of the Bureau of Cor
pOratiOns, who has been on the sick
list for some time past, returned to his
post of duty Wednesday morning.
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Miss Emma Arnall, formerly a clerk
in the bureau at S1.Go0 per annum. has
been reinstated and assigned TO the
population division.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Miss Matilda England temporary
clerk in the bookkeeping section, Office
superintendent Of documents. resigned
Thursday to take a temporary appoint
ment in the Bureau of Animal Industry,
Department of Agriculture.
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Columbia Typographical Union viii
meet in regular monthly session this
afternoon at Typographical Temple. A
number of important matters are to be
brought up fer consideration and &C
ton.
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&z3@ POstoffice s.

character will go direct to the furnace
or the Old-raper contractor. The new
arrangement viii prevent the carrying
of thousands of pounds OF worthless
material through the corridors Of me
building. as has been necessary under
the previous arrangements
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Eugene J. Hempel. mate in the Coast
and GeOdetic Survey, mas been promoted
from SlS5 10 $50 per month,
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Frederick B. Squyer, of the chief
clerks division. has been on the sick
list for a week.
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pressroom.
John Sherman. Of the first division.
mas been suffering lately with rheuma-
The following pressmen EMPLOYED in
, the press division resigned their posi-
Ilons during the past week: Henry b.
+. Kelley, Albert s. Mohr, and James
A. Mcleod.
Harry 3. samueIson. OF the press di-
vision, has been transferred to the Ag-
rlcultuFe division.
z. J. Shine. Of the press division.
was on the sick list for several DAYS
the past week
Henry Foster. of the sanitary division
/ Is confined 10 his home b. a serious
illness.
James II. LOwrey, Of the proof di-
vision, was away from the once sew
eral days the past week on account OK
the death OF his son.
Charles c. Koehl formerly employed
on the proof press in the specialization
division who resigned his position sew
eraI honths ago has been reinstated in
the office.
George Peter. Of the bookkeeping sec
ton office of superintendent of docu-
ments, was fE Philadelphia the past
week 70 attend the wedding OF his
brother.
The following employees in the for
warding and finishing section of the
bindery are on the sick list: James
Fogerty, Thomas F. Pendle. Robert NJ
Phipps, Timothy Shea, and Edwil b
! Stsoh.
John PrIdgeon, OF the bindery. con-
tinues seriously i'll
Asbury A smith. OF the binderv is
absent from the office on account Of his
wife's illness.
Miss Annie E. Runyan. of the
| bond room, bindery, Is still absent on
| account Of sickness.
Henry FrahTu. OF the bindery. returned
20 work Wednesday, after being absent
| several days TO attend the bedside Of his
I John G. Reckert. messenger in the
chief inspectors office, has been pro-
NOTED from $3.50 to $40 per annum.
Taylor Thorn has been appointed mes
senger boy and assigned to the supply
/ divisic~-
/ JOih lester ttoillnsr clerk IN the IL
vision of manufacture, has returned to
office, after few days vacation.
Henry T. Houck, Of the watch force.
has been on leave Of absence for the
| past week.
William F. Unrich. of the watch force.
continues on the sick list.
| Miss Matilda England. temporary
/ clerk in the bookkeeping section, Office
| superintendent Of documents resigned
| Thursday TO take temporary appoint
/ ment in the Bureau of Animal Industry,
/ Department of Agriculture.
| An announcement OF interest to the en-
| ployes OF the printing division of the
! office IS that OF Frank S. Lerch- OF the
| downtown contingent, that he v III be a
! candidate for president of Columbia
many friends in the Office who viii rally
to his support.
/ The funeral of Michael G. Nolan.
/ makeup at the Treasury division, who
! died Tuesday, took place from his resi-
/ day afternoon. The burial was IN Glen
| wood Cemetery. Mr. Nolan lad been
employed in the Office fifteen years.
Great interest is shown among the
! workers in the next annual banquet OF
pulled of next Sunday, The "buscom.
| boos 'harpoons," and meat axes
/ have been put in good shape for a
proper degree Of knocking
| Columbia Typographical Union will
| meet in regular monthly session this
| afternoon at Typographical Temple. A
number of important matters are to be
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Entirely incommensurate with his size
is the voice possessed by Daniel J. Dom
ovan. Deputy Audisor Of the District
Nature intended Mr. Donovan for an
aucuOneer. When the Deputy Auditor.
becomes excited the new employees II
the building seek the basement under
the impression that q tornado IS threat
ening the destruction of our fair city.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Commissioner General Of immigration
Frank b. Sargent was in New YORK
city during the week on official busi-
ness.
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Orville H Calkins. compositor in the
press division, has been transferred 10
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Mathew A. Thompson. who was ap-
pointed a clerk at 5000 per annum. has
been assigned to the population di-
vision.
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Elmore ". Sanderson. of the chief
clerks division. has been promoted
from 81 900 to LOO per annum.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Henry FrahTu. Of the bindery. returned
20 work Wednesday, after being absent
several days to attend the bedside Of his
wife, who is Ill
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Census 0Ureau
10II-I-SX-1g-1N--4S-

the purpose being to start out a num-
Der OF clerks about March l 70 push
the investigation.
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John r Morrison. of the proof di-
vision, is Ill at his home with the grip.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Ferdinand D. Dawson has resigned
his position as copyist in the Bureau
Of Corporations.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

An announcement OF interest to the en-
ployes OF the printing division of the
office IS that OF Frank S. Iyerch. OF the
downtown contingent, that he y i'll be q
candidate for president of Columbia
Typographical Union. Mr. Lerch has
many friends In the Office who will rally
to his support.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

George r. Ryan. assistant foreman in
the surface division, has resigned to
engage in business.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Second Assistant Postmaster General
James T. McCleary made a number OF
addresses at various points In Michigan
last week on the life and character of
Abraham Lincoln. he spoke al Mar
shall, Jackson, Flint. and Pontiac.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

William Il Long, OF Arkansas. has
skilled IabOrer at $40 per annum.
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Secretary Straus viii leave Washing
ton Thursday night for Boston. where
he is 10 deliver on Friday an address
al the Somerset Hotel before the mer-
chants and business mems OrganiZa-
tions of that city on the general subject
of cooperation between the Executive
departments OF the Government and
lhe business interests OF the country,
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Ocea Taylor. of the Coast and Geo
detic Survey, has been promoted from
writer at 5000 TO a similar position at
500 per annum.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Charles NJ Conway was appointed to
a position as FRESHMAN the past week
and assigned to the press division.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

George NJ. ". Shea. OF Connecticut.
h~a been appointed messenger boy at
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Miss Louie Gunton, of the proof di-
vision, is on leave Of absence for the
purpose of securing treatment for her
eyes.
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The funeral of Michael G. Nolan,
makeup at the Treasury division. who
died Tuesday, took place from his resiS
dence. rs Twelfth street northwest, Fri
day afternoon. The burial was IN Glen
wood Cemetery. Mr.. Nolan lad been
employed in the Office fifteen years
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Chief Clerk Frank H. Bowen has been
confined to his home with the grip for
several days.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Michael L. Willier has been reinstated
in the Bureau of Statistics as a copyist
at $500 per annum.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Mrs Lottie ]. Miller and Miss Lille
a. OVeracker, clerks in the division Of
raral delivery, Bureau of the Fourth
Assistant have been promoted from
$500 TO 1900 per annum each.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

MISS L.ora Jean Parsons, who resigned
her, rosition as an assistant the latter
part OF last year to return to her home
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Walter Saunders, OF the plate vault. !
detained at home with a light attacl
of the grip.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

w. r. Carpenter and c. r. Pelton, Of
the division of printing. were on the
sick list during the week, and ]. a
Gallon was on leave.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Commissioner West. who has been
confined TO the Providence Hospital for
three weeks as the result OF an opera
ton, is recovering rapidly He IS again
able to walk and expects TO leave the
hospital within a day or so.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Interest in the checker contest con-
tinues TO increase After the close Of
the present series between II. p. Child
ers and William Johrs. which decides
the championship Of tde agriculture di-
vision, the winner viii be challenged TO
play for the championship Of the bureau.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

s. F. Reynolds, OF the Engineer De-
partment. has been transferred from
the probationary TO the permanent roll.
The Washington times., 1908-02-16

Lieut. Col. William NJ Black, former
Engineer Commissioner Of the District,
ana now stationed IN Cuba, was q visi-
tor 70 Washington last week Ac-
ccmpanied by Commissioner Morrow,
Colonel Black inspected the new
Union Station, the new District build
ing, the Connecticut avenue bridge, and
other structures. all of which have been
erected under the supervision Of the.
Engineer Department. Colonel Black
expressed himself as much pleased with
the Improvement ic the city, an end
toward which he devoted several years
OF arduOus labor