The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO G. P.O. WORKERS

Harold B. Sweat. stenographer in the
purchasing division is now wearing the
smile that won't come of. all because of
the arrival OF a ten-pound boy The
proud father has named the youngster
Butler Sheridan Sweat. and says he ex-
poets the latter TO appear as a Presiden-
tial candidate in the future.
Russell o. Beene. proposition clerk in
the purchasing division. has returned
from vacation OF ten days. spent in
Chattanooga and South Pittsburg. Tenn.
The Book OF Estimates necessItated the
services OF about 900 Of the employees of
the proof and composing divisions on
Thanksgiving Day, this being one OF the
big jobs that must be ready when Con-
gress convenes.
The bookbinders of the Government
Printing Office and down town offices,
representing Local No 4. International
Brotherhood of Bookbinders, will hold
their annual entertainment and dance
New Years Eve at Pythian Temple. Two
hours OF mirth, music. comic recitations,
and song viii be furnished. The floor
VIII then be given over 10 the younger
set. who will chase the glowing hours OF
the old year out with flying feet TO the
music Of a selected orchestra OF excel
lent musicians, The talent for the enter
tainment will be the best Washington
can produce Refreshments will be served
tr the lower hall at midnight William
c. Conner will act as chairman OF ar
rangements; Forest c. Pendleton record
ing secretary: Lewis Stark. financial sec
rotary, and Felix Belair, treasurer.
William Z. Shields has been compelled
10 give up night work on account OF his
health and is holding forth in the proof
room OF one of the evening papers.
The Columbia 1Ol Athletic Association
viii hold a meeting at Typographical
Temple to-day at p. m. at which the
report OF the committee on the advisa-
bility Of establishing a clubhouse will be
submitted and other important business
transacted President ". r. Love is
making good progress in getting things
In shape for the coming season. and only
the hearty cooperation of the member
snip Is needed 10 make the printers a
power in the athletic sports OF the Dis
tTict
He was eligible in appearance for the
highest hOnOrs in the Down-and-Out
Club, but he had new one in the graft
line. Say bo.'' he said. Il have been
suffering all night with the toOthache
and IL Is absolutely necessary 10 have
the gold filling in this tooth replaced"
And he got dime for some liquid fill
ing
II. Y. Bisbee. whose original poem was
50 we'll received at the specification ban
Quet is a writer of good abilities on eco
nomic subjects and has been a welcome
contributor TO the labor journals of the
country for over a quarter of a century
Jesse Grant, separated from the Office
some two years since after a service. as
man and boy, for over thirty years, holds
clerkship In the Office of the Auditor
of the Treasury
For the first time since the work, OF
printing the postal cards by the G. P @.
was begun the men employed at that
work have been able 10 take leave OF
absence the work being in such shape
that the daily output of two forces of
eight hours each Is sufficient to supply
the demand and also put by a surplus.
The presses built expressly for that lob
are now doing what was guaranteed of
them, and il is expected that one force
working eight hours viii be able TO pro-
duee the necessary supply in the near
future
Madison Ss4sfe Garden. New York |
will be occupied tomorrow night by the
members of Big Six. their families and |
friends. the occasion being the annual /
hall Of the New York Typographical /
Union, the big garden being the only /
place large enough 10 accommodate the |
number expected
Proofreader Leonard Koon is doing a
detail at the Capstol. assisting with the |
Book Of Estimates
At the Sunday school Of the United |
Brethren Church. North CapitoI and r |
streets, Rev. Dr. Fultz has inaugurated |
plan of awarding the custody for that |
day of beautiful American flag 10 the |
class having the best record for prompt |