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The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs Mary NJ. Phelps, OF the manufac-
lures division. left Thursday for a va
cation that viii extend until the mid
die of September, part OF the time 10 be
spent on d visit 10 friends In Pitts
burg, Pa.
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c. o. Burg. OF the division of inspec-
ton, will leave tomorrow for vacation
Of two weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

F. NJ. Mclaughlin. chief of the money
branch, division Of dead letters. re
turned TO his desk Wednesday from At
Iantic City. where he spent three weeks
OF his vacation.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

J. F. West, assistant chief clerk in
the office OF the Auditor, lef' Tuesday
for a vacation of three weeks, 10 be
spent at Atlantic City anu ether points
of interest in the East
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Paul Sloan, OF the manufactures 5iI-
vision. who was called TO h.s home ia
Burlington, ". Va. about two months
ago on account of the illness of his
father, returned 10 his desk Monday.
his father being somewhat improved.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

has remembered her bureau friends wit Il
souvenir cards.
Miss POrtia Sommerville, of the ex-
aiming division. is away enjoying a
good rest.
Edwin f. Putnam, OF section eleven,
left last week tor Maine, where he win
remain for one month.
Miss Mary B. Jones. Of section eleven,
is enjoying the sea breezes at Colonial
Beach.
Mrs. Ella HI JUS. of the examining
division, is spending two weeks of her
vacation in the State OF New York
visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Mary O'Neil, of the examining
division. is taking a vacation of several
weeks.
Mrs. Johanna Hack, a counter, has
returned to the bureau to assist with
the work in the examining division dur
ing the rush.
Miss Pearl Bean. of the examining di-
vision. has been transferred from the
night to the day force.
Miss Florence Yeatman, of section
seven, is paying a visit to her home in
Delaware for several weeks
Mrs Josephine NJ Murch. Of the ex-
aiming division, night force. left the
past week for Hampden, Maine where
she will visit relatives for month.
Mrs. Frances L. Huntington, of the
surface branch left the past week for
Luray. Va. where she viii pay a visit
TO her sitter, Mrs. Robert Prints for
two weeks
James BOlter. of the printing divisicn,
returned to duty Monday, after a va :
cation trip Of two weeks in Maryland.
Miss Minnie c. Sheppard. of section
three. left the past week for her home
in Virginia for stay Of three weeks.
Miss Collins. Of section one. has been
spending several days at Colonial Beach
Miss Harriet z. Burns. OF section
Miss Helen Smith of section seven. Is
away from office on her annual leave.
F. r. Wiseman, OF section seven. has
been on the sick list for the past tive
weeks.
Yost =. Harbaugh. night foreman in
the printing division, has gone to Rock
vile, Nd, TO visit relatives and attend
the fair
Mrs Muriel E. Wrenn, of the examining
division, has resigned her position and
left the city with her husband. William
WreDn. for trip to California by sea,
Continued on Seventh Page.)
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss c. b Stevens. OF the division of
dead letters, will go on a vacation to-
morrow for about five weeks, the time
TO be spent on a visit to her old home
and other points in Massachusetts.
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Mrs. lone Bolton, Of the division of
rural delivery, left Monday fer a vaca-
ton visit of two weeks 20 her old
home in Iowa
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

S. H. ThOrnburgh. OF the division OF
inspection, Bureau Of the Second Assist
ant. left Friday for q vacation Of three
weeks.
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Miss c. R A. Nelson, of the division
of dead letters. left Friday for her va
cation, going to Boston, Mass, by the
sea route. She will be away from office
about three weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

c. @. Thomson. who recently resign
ed the position OF assistant chief clerk
10 go to Chicago as second in charge
of the Republican headquarters, writes
that the machinery is now well oiled
and moving along in good order.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
Nsllicf BiIGn,g
LIST Of OCCUPANTS
IS BEING PREPARED
Assistant Assessor Compiling
List of Offices and Officials
and Employees.

Where is the Tax Collectors ontceT'
''Win you direct me. please. 70 tbs
office Of the Building Inspector?r
Where can find the secretary 10 tbs
Board Of Clarifies"
These and hundred Of similar oueriss
are directed daily TO the watchmen OF
the District building II is a difficult
matter 10 keep in mind the location
OF the various offices. TO say nothing
Of the employees or officials concerning
whom Information is desired. The
Watchmen, as well as the public, ara
new TO the building, and It happened
the first week or so that mistakes were
made in the directions given 70 citizens.
Ihereupon the taxpayer naturally be-
came peevish and expressed his Opiu-
ION Of the District government and the
watchman IN particular.
NOW ali this IS TO be Obviated Ben
JaTIin T. Adams, Assistant Asses 5Or. IS
engaged In compiling a list OF offices,
and the officials and employees occupy
ing each The work is Of consiC cradle
magnitude involving the writing OF
three lists Of 500 cards each. A list
viii be placed in the office Of the
! superintendent OF the building and one
each viii be given 10 the watchmen az
! the Thirteen-and-a-hal street and
Fourteenth street entrances to the
bHAaAaA4E
Engineer Commissioner Morrow Is
looking forward with pleasure 10 his
ninety-mie horseback ride. which he
VIII take by order OF the War DEPART
ment. The word pleasure is used ad-
Visedly, for Major Morrow. although
not an officer Of the cavalry branch OF
the service, numbers hOrsemanshfD
among his varied accomplishments IN
later years the Engineer Commissioners
{ mas devoted his days OF reeSeation 10
g0lI and he Is a familiar figure on the
links OF the Columbia Golf Club That
ne is an expert at the game is evidenced
by a pair Of cun buttons which he re-
celved recently as a prize in a golf
tourney.
In his younger days Major Morrow
was famed as a football player He was
a member Of the first team organized
az West Point, and after his graduation
coached the army squad several sea
sons The journey 10 Franklin Field
on the occasion Of the Army-Navy game
IS never too far for Major Morrow II
ne IS IN the United States he is amone,
the Army rOOters, and il is said is not
aYerse 10 veEturtng as much as a box
or fudge or a chocolate soda on the
result of the contest.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Charles J. Callahan. Of the division
of rural delivery, left yesterday for 2
vacation of three weeks, which will be
spent at Hampton Beach and points in
Massachusetts
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

o. II. Briggs. chief clerk in the office
of the purchasing agent, left Wednes-
day for Ocean City, y. j., where he
viii spend his vacation.
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c. H. Burnham. Of the division OF in
spection, has been granted leave % lb-
senCe until September 3.
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Mrs. J. P. Chapman, Of the office Of
the City Postmaster, is spending two
weeks at Morristown. n. j.. as the
guest of her son, Charles NJ. Chapman.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

John c. AIcCabe, Of the division of
contracts, will return tomorrow from a
vacation Of two weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

c. w Camalier. cOpyist IN the offics
of Superintendent of Trees and Park
ings at $50 per annum, has been trans
ferred 70 CLERK at s. e DAY. Charles n.
Watts has been appointed copyist. Vica
Camalier transferred.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs. NJ A Birchfield, of the division
of rural delivery, is on leave Of absence
for a week.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Daniel Donovan. assistant auditor
claims to be the discOVerer Of a hair
restorer which will make hair grow on a
billiard ball While they express doubt,
Mr.. Donovan has a number Of friends
in the building who are willing TO be
shown.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Fank Lees, Of the division OF rural
delivery, will leave tomorrow for his
old home in Kansas. where he viii
spend a month visiting relatives and
friends
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

William r. Spilman, superintendent
of the division of rural delivery, who
with his family has been spending his
vacation at Pen Mar. Pa. has returned
10 duty. Mr.. Spilman also made a trip
10 Springfield. Mo-, TO attend the con-
vention of rural carriers last week.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

John W. Johnston, of the division of
pOstoffce inspectors. who, with his fam
lily, has been spending his vacation at
his cottage at Colonial Beach, has re-
turned TO the city
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Ralph B. Pratt, secretary to Commits
missioner West, is reserving his vaca-
ton until fall Asked the reason, his
only answer is a shy smile.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs Clara H. Summers, OF the man
ufactures division. is spending a va
cation OF three weeks with friends in
the country.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

G. B. Price, Of the division OF con
tracts, Bureau of the Second Assistant.
leaves tomorrow Tor a vacation OF three
weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Gus Schuldt. assistant corporation
counsel, has returned to his office, after
an attack Of pneumonia.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

l. Lubekert has been appointed in
spectOr of construction of District gov-
eminent buildings at $40 a day.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
EFFICIENT CLERK
IS TRANSFERRED
David G. Belt Resigns to
Accept Position in For
est Service.

David G. Belt. Of the division Of vital
statistics. has resigned his position 10 go
with the Forest Service. Mr.. Belt, who
was a clerk in the 81 400 grade, is one
Of the efficient and promising young
men Of the Government service. lie
leaves a good record in the Bureau or
the Census. and is understood 70 have
bright prospects for future advancement
in mis- new field Mr.. Belts services
were rennquished with regret. but with
best wishes from the officials and his
felIow-clerks for his success. Mr.. Belt
has entered upon his new duties at the
Washington office Of the Forest Service
S. Albert Battison. OF the manufac-
lures division, accompanied by his
granddaughter Miss Eleanor. is visiting
friends near Saranac Lake. in the Adj
rondacks Later they win go TO Boston.
Mass. BY way of northern Vermont and
the White mountains. returning TO
washington about September Is,
]. A. I'M, IN charge of the special sta
iistical work for the immigration Com
mission. whose friends have been anX-
ious about his health for several days.
was able TO leave the hospital or Tues
day. having recovered from an illness
that threatened to develop into typhoid
fever.
T. f. Murphy. of the manufactures di-
vision, completed his fleldt assignment
on electrical industries in Ohio and re-
turned to Washington last week. He
left again for his home at Lewiston, Ne.
where he will spend vacation Of two
weeks with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Winnie c. Chuds. OF the manu-
features division. who. since July Il. has
been at OwlyOUt Lodge, IN the Adiron-
dacks. is now at the Belmont, Lake
Placid y. Y, where she will remain
until September 5.
Mrs. Grace D. Pickford, OF the vital
statistics division. left Tuesday for
Colonial Beach. where she viii spend a
vacation OF several weeks.
Story 3. Laid. Of the manufactures
division, has been granted leave Of alb
sence for a month, and lett Monday
for vacation.
Mrs. Sadie r. Pons. Of the manufac-
lures division, returned TO office Mon
lantic City, accompanied by her chill
dTen.
Miss Minnie b Aarons, Of the agri-
culture division. I'm company with a
party Of friends, was at Langley, Va,
the past week for a camping trip.
Everett I. A. Anderson. Of the manu-
features division. who left Monday for
"a vacation of three weeks. is making
the trip TO Boston by water, and will
spend some time in the East
Miss Rose L. Withers. Of the manu-
features division, who is on a vacation
for three weeks IS spending the time
on a visit TO friends in the vicinity
of Baltimore, Nd.
Elmer z. Christensen has been de-
tailed from the population division ID
the chief clerks division.
George H. VanBuren, Of the vital sta
tistics division. left Wednesday for a
vacation trip 70 RehobOtA Beach, Del,
accompanied by his family and his
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

J. ]. Strain. captain of the watch, has
been elected captain Of the first march-
ing club of the Taft and Sherman Re-
publican Club Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Alice HOgue OF the division of
vital statistics, left Monday for Atlantic
City, where she viii spend several
weeks.
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father-in-law. J. z. KAN. of Chicago,
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

The tentative promotion of Johr {.
Schultz 10 clerk III the Building Depart
ment at Sl,o50 d year. has been con-
nrmed by the Commissioners,
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss A. a. Davis. Of the division or
vital statistics. who has been spending
her vacation at Braddock Heights, Md,
viii return TO Office tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Walter z. Kelly. stenOgrapher in the
Office of the Fourth Assistant. has been
granted leave until September 5. After
spending a few days at Colonial Beach
he will visit Atlantic City and Niagara
Falls. Edward I. Siegelwitz is acting
in hts Mace
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Neither Commissioner West or Com
missioner Morrow viii take an extended
vacation this summer. Pressure Of Of
fetal business keeps them in the city
but they ind some reCOmpense in week
end stays at the Blue Ridge Rod and
Gun Club.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Henry J. We'll, OF the manufactures
division, has returned TO his desk, az
ter spending a few days IN New York
city with relatives.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs Josephine Rich. Of the division
OF vital statistics, accompanied by her
mother. Mrs. Arnold, left last week
for a trip 10 Niagara Falls and other
points Of interest IN that section.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Harold P. Berkeley, of the auditors
Office Is spending a two weeks vaca-
ton near Leesburg.' Va
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Ella NJ Stanley, of the asserting
division, office OF the auditor, returned
having spent three weeks at the sea-
shore.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Charles c. Rogers, discussing officer,
is spending few days at Atlantic City,
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Charles c. Coilihower- has been ap-
pointed a clerk IN the Office OF the
Building Inspector at 81. 900 a year
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Max Roman. of the division of post
office inspectors. has returned from a
vacation of four weeks spent at Balti-
more, Nd
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Edwin F Putnam, OF section eleven,
left last week for Maine, where he viii
remain for one month
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Mabel Doris, Of the division Of
vital statistics, accompanied b. her
mother and sister, Is making q trip TO
Buffalo and O6kdeld. y. y. ard At
lantic City, y. j., where she win spend
most OF her vacation, the remainder TO
be spent IN Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs. May F Weir OF the registry
division city pOsUL flee, has gone to
Elllins, W. Va, 70 visit her son, who is
the editor of the Randolph Enterprise
and also a member Of the West Vir-
ginia house OF delegates.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Corporation Counsel Z. H Thomas
has laid aside the cares OF office for a
few days and is listening to what the
wild waves are saying on the New Jer--
sey coast
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Max Abel. OF the division of rural
delivery. was on leave Of absence for
the past week.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

has remembered her bureau friends with
souvenir cards
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

r. w Devendorf. OF the division Of
topography, is on a vacation for about
three weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

d. II. AIcCosh. of the division Of rail-
way adjustment, is spending a few days
at Atlantic City. AMI his home In Penn
sylvania-
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

With hts left arm in a sling. E. z.
Helm, chief of the record division OF
the Engineering Department, is again
at his desk. Mr.. Helm, known TO his
intimates as Bun" is an enthusiastic
fan and in his hurry 10 catch a car
on his way TO the first game the Ma
tionals played after their recent trip.
he slipped and fell. The result was a
broken arm and what Mr.. Helm con-
siders Of far more cOnseQuence-his
absence from the ban game.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss POrtia Sommerville OF the ex-
aiming division. is away enjoying a
good rest.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs. Emma a. Graham, of the regis
try division. city pOstOfhce. IS taking
weeks leave II absence.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Foreman John P. OChsenreiter. Of the
registry division. city postonice. is
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Mary B. Jones. Of section eleven,
Beach.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Mabel V. Plat, Of the manufac-
lures division. has gone to WoodmOnt.
Conn. TO spend thee weeks. She Will
Join her father and mother. Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Plat, and her sister,
Mrs. Frank Winchell and little daugh-
ter. who have been there some time.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

f E. Bernsdorf has been transferred
frcm the mail bag repair shop 10 the
asserting division in the office OF the
auditor.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Agnes g. EitZsimmOns. of the
manufactures division, has been on the
sick list for the past two weeks
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Simon F. Peavey, Of the manufac-
lures division, who has been detailed on
field work IN New England in connee-
ton with the census OF electrical in
dustTies. completed his assignment
Monday, and will spend the remainder
OF the month on leave at Higgins
Beach. near Portland Ne.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

c. A. Fisher, Of the recording division
office of the auditor, is spending two
weeks Of his vacation at Colonial Beach
with his family.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Flora NJ. Gibson and Miss Jean
r. RaisOn, Of the division of manufac-
lures, who left Monday for vacations Of
a month. Will spend the time at STAN
ford, y. Y, in the CStskill mountains.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Mary A Burger, OF the manu-
features division, who left yesterday for
a vacation Of two weeks, viii spend the
time at Ithaca, y. Y.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Ruth Foster. Of the chief clerk
division, has returned from a short stay
in Baltimore. where she was the guest
Of friends
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss c. T Byrne. OF the division Of
vital statistics. was away from Office
was drowned at Colton's Point, Nd.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Windsor l. Bean, OF the registry di-
vision. city postoffice. is spending zen
days Of his annual leave on his farm
rear Rockville. Ma.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Matte o. Winnie and Miss Cor
neiia b. Dodge Of the manufactures
division, who left Monday for a vaca-
ton of a month. viii spend the time at
Monhegan Island, Ae.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

James w. Nichol. OF the Bureau OF
Corporations left the first of the week
for a vacation stay of two weeks at At
lantic CitV.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Charles II. lie Roy. Of the division of
manufactures, accompanied BY his fam
lily, has been spending a week at Co
lOniaI Beach.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

r. b. Eakle, OF the division OF tOpo-
graphy, left Tuesday for a vacation OF
three weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Frank T Horner, Of the division Of
naturalization. who left Monday for his
vacation, will spend the time at his old
home in West Virginia, fishing and
visiting relatives and friends.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

of "REMINISCENCES, left Monday for a va
cation of three weeks, going &c Boston.
Mass. by sea. thence TO northern New
Hampshire and Vermont, camping near
Lake Champlain-
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs. Z. T. Melville. of the division of
dead letters, is taking a VACATION of
mont
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Margaret aSammOns, Of the CHEZ
clerks division. has returned from
vacation stay at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs Ella KI JUS. Of the examining
division is spending two weeks of her
vacation in the State OF New York
visiting relatives and friends.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Robert Watson, of the division of In
formation Burt+I OF immigration. left
yesterday for his home at Lowell, Mass,
where he viii be on a vacation for about
three weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Burton +. Gardener. of the Bureau Of
Corporations, left Wednesday for his
old home. Liberty, Ind. where he viii
remain until September 10, on a visit
TO relatives and friends
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Charles AfcCahery. of the registry
division, city postoffce with his wife,
viii spend the week At BluemoEt, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Edward ?. Burkett. OF the Bureau Of
Corporations. left Wednesday right for
Asheville, n. c. 10 visit relatives until
the middle OF September.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Henry A. Shore, OF the railway mail
division. accompaI ed by Mrs. Shore. Is !
spending his vacation at Palmers, Nd
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Francis c. Evans, Of the disbursing
office, left Friday evening for Bluemont.
Va, where he will spend a week Of his
annual leave
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

NJ. d. PastOrfield, OF the division OF
naturalization. left Monday for a vaca-
ton OF about three weeks. which he
is spending at his old home IL Asbury
Park n. J.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs. Grace d. Pickford, OF the vital
statistics division. left Tuesday for
Colonial Beach. where she viii spend a
vacation OF several weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs. Matte Griggs. copyist of maps
al 81 600 per annum in the division OF
topography has resigned TO take a po-
sitiOn in the Treasury Department
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

a T. Reed. OF the division OF dead
letters, has recovered from a week S
illness.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Mrs. Winnie c. Childs, OF the manu-
features division. who. since July Il, has
been at OwlyOJt Lodge, IN the Adiron-
dacks. is now at the Belmont, Lake
Placid. y. Y, where she will remain
until September 5.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

William T. Worcester, Of the division
of manufactures, who has completed his
field assignment IN connection with the
census OF electrical industries, Is TAX
ing s few weeks leave in Milwaukee,
lErfE
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

J. A Hlu, IN charge of the special sta
iistical work for the immigration Com
mission. whose friends have been anX-
ious about his h1aIth for several days.
was able 20 leave the hospital OF Tues
day. having recovered from an illness
that threatened TO develop into typhoid
fever.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

7. +. Templeton. of the division of
supplies. is spending ten days of his
annual leave at Colonial Beach.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Miss Katherine Manning. Of the di-
vision of salaries and allowances, has
been a vacation for a few days the past
week.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Marvin H. Bacon. of the division Of.
manufactures, accompanied by his
wife, left Monday for KenOsha, Wis.
where a visit of three weeks viii be
paid to their sen.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Story b Ladd. Of the manufactures
division. has been granted leave Of alb
sence for a month, and lett Monday
for a vacation.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

George II. VanBuren, Of the vital sta
tistics division. left Wednesday for a
vacation trip 10 RehobOtA Beach, Del,
accompanied by his family and his
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

William ". Sawyer. of the division
of manufactures, who has been detail
ed for about eighteen months on field
work IA the far West, returned to Of
fee Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

| Miss Lucy Craycroft. of the division
| of manufactures, left Thursday for
vacation OF three weeks, which she will
/ spend at LeWeS. Del.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Joseph G. Shumate. of the division OF 1
topography. left Friday for a vacation /
of three weeks.