The Washington times., 1908-03-22

II. n. LALELLE,
Who Is Proud of His Strength at 70
Years.
office last week and was warmly re-
ceived By his old friends.
A ". Payne, of the finishing and for
warding section Of the bindery. has been
on the sick list FOR the past week
Ellis Hughes. Of the carpenter shop.
has returned 80 Office after being on the
sick list for two weeks.
Salvador Camatella, OF the press d.
vision, returned 10 duty Monday after
being III ten days
Mrs. Louise L. Gregory. Miss Rosa A
Downs, and Mrs. Mary r. Carver. press
feeders, are on the sick list.
Miss Amy A. Keleher. press feeder.
has been transferred 10 the Agricul-
John +. Hauer. Of the first division.
Is having cOuslde-a BILE trouble with his
syes. and was compelled 10 be away
from the oihce several days last week.
David Eccles. of the first division. who
net Win aH accident while Tidfuar his
wheel under The II street viaduct about
zen days ago, is still confined To his
nome but hopes 10 be able TO reporr FOR.
work IN a few days.
Daniel O'ConnelI. formerly a proof-
reader on the Record. but who resigned
a couple of years ago TO take a POSITION
IL 81 Louis. was .reinStated and as
signed TO the night proof room on Mon
day.
Mrs. Minnie Q Sanders. OF the bind
ely, mas resigned her position 10 take
a place in the Postofhce Department
Arthur c. Deans. or the bindery. Is
on annual leave for three weeks.
James c.. S0wer OF the first division
was called 10 Illinois on Tuesday by the
serious illness OF his father. who is in
MS eiEhty-fifth year
Three temporary and one probationary
operator were dropped from tie rolls
M the night lutoyPJe division the mast
week.
Charles Benner. Of the stock-keeping
setbon, OIuC6 superintendent OF dOCrT-
ments, was away from Office severa Z
days the past week TO take am cNa1ufna-
ton as veterinary In one of the local
schools.
Edward w. Morcock. a composftor
employed IN tho night mOnOtypc sec
I Lon, has announced his candidacy for
/ delegate TO represent Columbia Typo
graphical Union No. l0l, At the Boston
convention OF the International TvDo-
graphical Union.
Edward Bixlegl who was seen at the
Gay ETY. IHeater the past week as the
star comedian en- the Boston Relies
Company. was for several years an er7,-
ploye IN the folding divisions Of the
PTin cry Mr. BiXley has done well on
the stage. TWO years ago when ne play
ed enc week at Chase's ne received S250
Harry c. Knapp. one of the prominent
candidates from down town" for the
presidency Of Columbia TylpOgraphical
1 Union. No. 10l, has decided TO withdraw
/ from the race. This leaves the down
town field to Frank s Lerch. Mr..
Knapp is popular and hard working
member Of the local union, who has al
ready been hOnOTed by his union TO
elective positions, 1t is understood that
he retires from the contest for the sake
of harmony and TO solidify the down.
town vote.
There is a noticeable falling off in the
volume Of work IN all divisions Of the
office. which Is accompanied by a feel
ing among tho employees that a COnsid-
erable reduction IN q re force is imi-
nent. Many Of the temporary employees
have already been dispensed with.
I
still employed. and it is believed thai
there will be no occasion for laying of
any OF the regulars before the adjourn
ment of Congress.
George w. NewaT. Of the supply sec
ton, first division, was away from
ONCE several days the past week on
account Of illness.
Wallace Brewer OF the first division,
took advantage of the mild spring
weather The last week. and the scarcity
Of nominations coming down from the
Hill. and went TO mis- Brentwood farm.
Edward Thurman. of the bindery, was
OF leave of absence for several days
the last week
Miss A. T. MCGOWAN. assistant
librarian, continues on the sick list.
Miss s. X. Becker and Miss J. Hitch
cock. of the catalog section. Office super
intcHdent or documents, returned Mon
day after spending several days at At
laEtic City
Miss Jennie Goss. of the bindery. has
been on the sick list for week past.
Luxe +. Ludlow. OF the bindeTy, was
on a vacation for several days last
week.
Rush W. ConElin. OF the bindery. has
been confined 10 his home by illness for
several days.