The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

ment section, returned 10 the Office or
Wednesday, after passing her vacation
in Meadville, Pa.
Charles d. Morris. brother of William
Morris. assistant foreman OF the proof
room, has been elected chairman OF The
Missouri State Republican committee
He is the editor Of the ST. Joseph Ga
zette, and was energetic in the enter
tainment of the /. T. u. convention a
St Joseph in 1903.
Phil Baker, the popular proofroom
messenger who is making such a strong
bid for one Of the Washington HeraId's
trips TO Philadelphia. is nephew OF Phi
Baker, who was a famous catcher fol
the National Baseball club at one time
Col. Tom Elliott of the keyboard room
leaves tomorrow for a week on the York
River, where he hopes to break the rec
ord as a fisherman.
w. S. Seymour OF the plate vault. at.
tended the C. A r encampment at At
lantlc City and VIII finish his fifteen.
day vacation at that popular resort.
The following resolutions were adopted
at the regular meeting OF Columbia
typographical Union on the death OF
Treasurer James f. Bright:
Whereas IL has pleased Almighty God in Hi,
Infinite wisdom 10 call 10 his eternal home our late
friend and fellow-cTaftaman James + Bright, and
Whereas Brother Bright had endeared himself 70
al VINO we're fortunate enough 20 know him. either
as consistent and faithful member Of our union
Christian gentleman. or a fellow workman. wh6
was ever ready 10 assist his fellows by kind word
OF ACT and whose sterling qualities were recognized
b. al With whom he came in contact: and
Whereas Brother Bright had been a member Of
our union for many years, filing ofnces n trust
With that high degree q efficiency and fidelity
WHICH characterized his every act; therefore Ia II
Resolved, BY Columbia Typographical Union. No.
l0i. That IN the death Of james T. Bright We have
,o5t one % our leTy best and most useful and BE-
loved members and be il further
Resolved That these resolutions be spread upon
The minutes q this meeting COPY sent 10 the he
paVed family. and published IN the Trades UnioniSt
The typographical Journal. and the daily press
John r. Berg. W. J. Dow. William C.
Conner, and Z. A NJ. Lawson are the
C. p. o. men selected by the League Of
Republican Clubs 10 aid in getting voters
10 exercise their rights Of citizenship.
Skilled LabOrer James H Wynne has
been transferred from the document sec
ton TO the money-order section.
Ernest c. Saltzman. the well-known
maser-up on The specs, document section
was the chairman OF the successful ex-
hibitiOn of homegrown fruits, flowers.
and vegetables under the auspices of the
Brookland Brotherhood held during the
past week.
II is now obsolete for the female en-
ployes 10 prefix Miss or Mrs. as the
case may be, 10 their names in signing
the pay roll. Neither is II obligatory to
address our side pard Mr." as in by
gone days.
Two expert fishermen. Messrs L. c.
Richards and William II. Van Bibber. OF
the document section. having been grant
ed annual leave, took their departure for
Piney Point yesterday evening. where
they expect 10 obtain large catches OF
fish.
J. Latham Shober. OF the wer-known
printer family OF that name. has returned
to Washington after an absence Of sew
ersl years.
The g. P. o. force yesterday enjoyed
the last half-holiday Of the year, a boon
that is thoroughly appreciated by all.
This IS only one OF the great benefits the
working man gets through the influence
Of his trades union. and those who are
inclined 10 complain and criticise should
look back few years and compare con-
ditions.
NJ. L. Statler, OF Columbia Unions dele
cation 10 the Minneapolis convention. re-
turned TO Washington on Tuesday, hav-
ing made a tour as far West as the
Pacific Coast.
President Felix Belair OF the Book
binders Union, is again enjoying the
Of a home, Mrs. Belair and his
three boys having returned from a long
visit 10 home and friends in Minneapolis
MINI.
Mrs. Henry Hobby and Miss Lulu
Hobby. who spent the summer in Min
neapois. Mimi. have returned 10 their
Randolph place home.
big Sam" Mcbride resumed his desk
in the proofroom after an extended va
cation in West Virginia, where he en-
Ioyed good fishing and other recreations.
Clint o. Price has been doing duty as
reviser in the pressroom, subbing for
Capt. Dan Chisholm.
Charles Fisher. The affable and oblig-
ng proofroOm messenger. had the mis-
fortune TO lose a SO bill during the week.
and Chairman Brockwell collected the
necessary contribution among the force
10 make up the loss.
George a. Maloney, son of Reviser W. !
W. Maloney. who is farming near Mo- |
bile. Ala. and acting as local agent for
he Department of Agriculture, has been |
so successful in experiments in stamping
1ut the boil weevil that the Mobile Reg
ster has headed movement 10 raise |
he necessary funds to enable him to con- |
inue his good work throughout the /
county.
Australia leads the world in sheep farming recent /
ficial figures creditiug the commonwealth with /
more than 81 GOO coo sheep.
In the