The Washington herald., 1909-02-28


Wellington n. Nelson. paying teller, IS
native Of Metropolis, H. A practical
printer. he drifted through the typo
graphical world. aud was appointed to a
position as compositor in the cfice from
New York State. He served several years
IN various positions in the composing divi-
sion. ard successfully passing examina-
tion. was promoted to the clerks roll and
assigned 10 have charge OF the executive
filerOom az a salary OF $3.50. Promoted
TO the position OF paying teller at roo
makes good fob for a good man. Mr.
Nelson was happily married a few years
ago to Miss Agnes Laudrlgan. very
popular lady member OF the specification
division force
Bookbinder Allen N. Russell. Of De-
troit who mas been on. OF the service for
about two years. was reinstated on We'd
nesday morning. and received congratu-
latIons OF his many friends in the bfndery.
with whom he IS exceedingly popular.
On the sick list Of the monotype section
during the week were A P. Hoekstein
and Jesse Clark.
Comrade John Maley. Of the monotype
section, is exceedingly reioiced over the
arrival OF a new grandson. who IS 10 be
John Maley. third.
The rumor committee has been working
full time Of late with changes among the
Public Printers Official stan. the latest
being the elevation OF S. F. Mcbride,
foreman Of the Interior branch Big
Mack" IS a good man and good printer.
and there is no place in the Office too
big for him
Business in the monotype section has
been exceedingly duh during the week.
Louis r Taylor and Phi Nachmaa.
candidates for delegates. are both popu-
lar and deserving members OF the union.
and they are going 20 cut a figure IN the
race.
Some practical joker started the story
that a number OF the lady operators
OF the day force were 10 pay a fraternal
visit 70 the night force during the week
for the purpose Of setting acquainted. and
had those gentlemen busy keeping
spruced up for the entire periOd-Henry
S. Sutton and some others paying a visit
TO the BARRIERS daily.
A good suggestion IS made by q member
OF the proof force that q neat little
pocket guide book, descriptive OF the vari-
Gus departments OF the Office, should be
provided for the benefit OF the many
visitors.
The Public Printer IS doing the proper
thing by the bookbinders who we're VIC
tins OF the big discharge q couple OF
years ago. several OF them being recently
reinsteted.
The meeting Of Columbia Union last
Sunday was largely attended. and the
necessary business was put through by
President Kidd and Secretary Seibold
without unnecessary delay
Indications are that the Inauguration
viii bring an unusually large number Of
printing trades visitors 10 the city. nearly
every one IN the Office expecting relatives
and friends
The work Of the Office has been handled
during this session OF Congress with less
Sunday work and overtime than hereto
fore. proving that three forces can be
worked 10 advantage
In the moving OF the furniture of the
specification work to the fifth floor re-
Gently. "on the rock was taken with It.
much to the comfort Of those remaining
on the seventh floor
A committee OF baseball fans viii short
" wait on the Capital Traction Company
and endeavor TO secure a car for the ball
park az the close of the Official day. The
Bureau Of Engre-sng and Printing has
enjoyed this privilege for some time, and
It is hoped that the printing Office may
secure this favor. as no more loyal fans
can be found anywhere
Mrs. Clara B Holliager. Of the main
pressroom, IS still absent through illness.
The many friends OF Mrs L. F. Greg
ory. OF the pTessroom. viii be pleased 10
learn that she is rapidly recovering from
the effects OF a severe surgical operation.
Joe Gibson. Of the monotype section. is
having a try-Out on all the shifts in that
department First he tackled the early
night force. then the late one, then back
at regular day duty, and now from 70
10 $50
Placing the specification and Gazette
force OF floor hands under Foreman
Bowen. OF the document section, consou-
dates two desk positions. the duties OF
which fall to George Gerberich. and 4. J.
Arnold resumes his former place as a
monotype operator.
Thomas Martin and Edward J. Shine
of the pressroom, are contemplating .
visit to Ireland next summer. Mr.. Mar
tn made q tour OF the little green isle
a few years ago.
A T. Whiting has resigned from the
pressroom force.
Another shift has been made OF the
specification and Gazette floor force OF
&c: this time tc the G street
side OF the fifth floor. the fourth time
since they were transferred 70 the new
It was an unHise move IN the
first place TO transfer the specification
division to the new building. as there Is