The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-24


Pressmen's Union to an international con-
vention, has been an active and influen-
tial worker IN trades unionism in the
District for about a dozen years. He
came here FROM New York. and has
been member Of the executive commit
tee Of the local union almost continu-
ously for ten years, and, being Of the
progressive type, has used his time and
talents in advocating support for the in
ternational officers IN every movement
looking 70 the betterment Oe conditions
for the pressmen as a whole. and that
his views are indorsed by a majority OF
the local members is proven by his Sc
lection for the third time as a delegate.
Messenger Leapley. press division, has
been confined to his home for several
days past with the mumps.
Pressman William Earhardt. formerly
Of the G. P. O., paid flying trip TO the
city during the past week on his wedding
tour. He reports a prosperous business
in New York City.
The nomination speeches of last Sun
days meeting. while they did not dis
close any oratory that would take rank
with the best efforts Of the people on
the hill, were interesting and enjoyable
as a whole. Tom Bynums effort was like
everything he does-good He is about
the best nominator in Columbia Union
to-day. J. Z. Cotton and Judge Tallman
are old and experienced orators, and sus-
tanned their reputation. Billy Gutelius and
Charles Garrels also did exceedingly well,
and Stanley Rulings. for a new one, was
first rate For a good, common-sense ef-
fort-just plain reading matter. without
small caps, italics. quotation marks. or
explanations points-the gentleman who
nominated Percy Lowd is entitled to the
prize. And then there was Bill Baueyl
Frank Hambright Of the night proof
room. viii have fine collection OF for
eign postais by the time his friend Albert
completes his tour around the world.
It certainly recalled old times to hear
Joe Eggleston on the floor OF Columbia
Union Sunday.
Vice President Joe STEELE reports a
grand time while I'm New Orleans.
Steve O'DonneI. Of the folding room.
met with a distressing accident early IN
the week. Re has been compelled 10 use
clutches FOR many years. and one OF
them broke causing him 20 fall and break
one of his legs so badly that amputation
may be necessary.
Benjamin c. Wright, one OF the best
known compositors. not only in the docu-
ment section, but throughout the c. p. O.
and among the downtown printers, as
well, celebrated his elghty-third birthday
during the week. He was kindly remem-
bered by his friends with gifts, post
cards, and letters Mr.. Wright IS well
preserved, in the enjoyment Of all his
faculties, and seldom absent from the
Office. He is the oldest compositor in the
Government Printing Office. as far as age
is regarded, but his time Of employment
will cover about thirty-seven years An
active member Of the Oldest Inhabitants
Association Of the District Of Columbia
for more than twenty years, he is the
present senior vice president Of his time
honored organization. Mr. Wright IS also
an honored member OF Columbia Lodge
No 70. I. O. O. F. his membership extend
ing upward OF thIrty-fve years. He has
been identified with the Government
Printing ONCE Mutual Relief since its
organization, more than quarter OF a
century since. He has been a union
printer for almost three-score years, and
during that long period has witnessed
many changes for the advancement Of
his fellow-toilers. We know that his host
of friends viii unite in many happy re-
turns to this grand old man"
Fletcher V. Shipley, Of the night docu-
ment force. has been granted thirty-days'
annual leave.
Composltors Shanks. Dilsaver. and
Burkholder. Of the document section.
have been temporarily detailed to the
day linotype section
On Monday morning last. Emmett II.
Burke, well-known probationary skilled
laborer in Foreman Bowen's section,
resident of the Monumental City. and
B. & o. r. r. commuter. had the luck
to pick up a valuable gold watch in the
aisle Of the parlor car in which he was
travelling He at once ran down" the
owner In another coach TO whom the
missing time piece was returned. and for
which Burke received Thanks"
Among those who received the 18th
degree of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite Of Freemasonary during the
past week. was Foreman Lehr. of the
ruling room, and Capt. Dan Chisholm OF
the press division. Both OF them. fellow
employees, are well-known workers in the
secret cause. Keep a weather eye on
them.
William Leatzow. Of the night proof
force, recently underwent an operation
for appendicitis at a local hospital. and
his condition is reported as very serious.
The Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
is working it's force an additional hour
each day. owing to the great volume of
work.
number Of the officials and members
Of the press division force are spending
to-day at the palatial home of William
Bond. at Laurel. Md. Mr.. Bond has been
connected with the printing office for