The Washington herald., 1909-06-27


A very popular appointment was made
by Public Printer Donneny when be
named August Donath as superintendent
OF documents. A sturdy and typical Amer
lean in all save birth is Mr.. Donath- When
but nine years Of age. along with his
parents. he landed in this country from
Germany. the family settling in Masse-
chusetts. The Donaths were people OF
substance and refinement in the father
land. but hating the oppression and feel
ing the innpoverishment OF the ruling pow
ers, they sought home here.
August DOnath learned the printer $
trade in Boston, and that profession and
its allied occupations has constituted
much OF his hfes work. Entering a
Massachusetts regiment during the war
OF the rebellion. he served through that
struggle, being mustered out OF the serv-
ice here al the National Capital, where
he went 10 work n the Government Print
ing Once, and has lived here most OF the
time since
In all the years OF his work as a printer
(and in the years likewise since he re-
linQuished the real activities OF the trade)
I 4
lumbia Typographical Union and twice
that body honored him by electing him
its delegate 10 the International Union.
in 1870 and again IN ISSS. He was one of
"he principal figures In the founding OF
the Union Printers Home al Colorado
Springs. doubtless the greatest institution
OF the kind ever owned by a union. and
was one OF the members Of the first board
OF trustees OF that institution He has
always borne answering allegiance 20 the
printers craft Though for several years
not actively connected with the trade. be-
ing an employe OF the Pension Bureau.
and VIXEN the printers unions Of the
country inaugurated their great fight for
the eight-hOur day Mr.. Donath was
among the first 20 respond with 30 Der
cent OF his salary-the same that his
brothers and sisters az the trade contrib
uted.
Mr.. Donath has been quite successful
as newspaper editor and publisher, al
different times conducting daily and week
~ papers In Chester and West Chester.
Pa. his writings in these and other pub
lications always showing a high order OF
ability. He IS also a logical and pleasing
public speaker. IN politics he is a stanch
Republican.
His appointment means the recognition
Of an excellent citizen. a fine business
man, lifelong Republican. and an able
advocate Of wholesome unionism. II also
means good service 10 the government.
A well-nerited promotion during the
week was that OF Miss Clara DoweU
who was transferred from the main
pressroom 70 the cost-keepIng section.
To Smiling Tommy Burke. once
messenger, was due the first defeat OF
the Aggies in the Independence League
this season. That boy is a conner.
J. Nat Stead, connected with the Office
for many years in various capacities
and nrst-class printer IN every way.
has received a clerical appointment and
been transferred TO the Adiutant Cen
erals once OF the War Department
with increased pay.
The only word received from one Of
the gay old boys WHO IS doing Atlantic
City, occupying place OF honor on the
water wagon. is a card bearing IN black
letters the legend, Being good IS a lone
some job"
George Lyoman. Of the bindery, was
taken suddenly III Friday afternoon. ne
cessitating treatment at the Office hos
pitaL
Morton c. Harmon. Of the bindery. was
married on Thursday last in Baltimore
70 Mss Anna Wells.
Fred Neusthon. Of the bindery. Is
spending the remainder OF HIS leave at
Atlantic City.
William z. Rink. Of the pressroom. IS
confined to his home with spraIned
ankle.
Dr. Rush ". conklin, Of the bIndery.
who was recently graduated from George
Washington University, was presented
last week with a set CT valuable surgical
instruments by his friends in the bind
cry.
Miss Ruby May Burklin. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burklin, was mar
ried 10 Mr.. Willis N. Mitchell. Of Ban
gor. Ne, on the evening Of June %
1909, at her parents residence, 1871 Girard
street northwest The ceremony was
performed by Rev DR.. woodrow Of
the First Congregational Church Of
this city, and Rev. J. H. Hyatt. of Bal
timore, and was attended by a large con-
| course OF friends Mr. Burklin Is a we'll
known attaehe Of the proofroom OF the
Government Printing once.
One OF the best-known members OF New
York Typographical Union, No. G. for
merly for years a reader in the G. P. O..
writes:
That surely was q nice 'send-or the
boys gave my dear old friend Charlie
| Cyphers. Wei. he deserved II all from
any point Of the compass you viewed him
-as soldier. friend. union man. or fellow
worker May he enjoy many years Of
prosperity and happiness Is ny heartsest
wish to him.
i feel particularly pleased to-day over
dispatch that fen 10 my desk to read
last night saying that Public Printer
Donnelly had appointed August Donath
as superintendent or documents In place
OF Post resigned. This Is just recogui-
ton OF the worth and services OF one Of
Columbia Unions best and stanchest
members, and win be pleasing news 10
all good union men throughout our cour-
~. Looking at It from q business point
Of view, It could notshave been better,
Tor August Is q thoroughly capable and
s1hcient man, and Public Printer DonnelIy
is certainly carrying on Affairs et the
Government Printing ONCE along lines
that mean for the best interest os the