The Washington herald., 1911-11-05

has chosen a WY that others might wen
emulate, and one more lasting ana 1ar-
reaching in its benefits to mankind than
any other"
Miss Madge Evans, of the proofroom,
enjoyed during the early part Of the week
a visit from her 25o-pound nephew, How
ard Evans, Of Youngstown, Ohio. The
young man is a student of the Cleye-
land (Ohio) University and a member Of
the football team. and came East to play
in the game with the Middies at Annap-
oils on October q, which, by the way
resulted in tie. Besides being crack
football player, young Evans, who is only
seventeen years old. Is said to be COM
ing first baseman, and that Jim McAleer,
who also halls from Youngstown has
string on him.
Bookbinder William r. Johnson, Of the
forwarding and finishing section, has
been promoted to the departmental de-
tail roll. as has also NJ. ]. Hagerty, OF
the bindery Of the Library branch
Charles E. Johnson and Alexander NJ.
Forester, recently appointed compost
tors, have been assigned to the mono
type night force.
Washington Topham, of the well-known
firm Of James Topham's Sons, was a
printer in his earlier days, and declares
he regrets having forsaken the trade.
One Of his most priced possessions Is an
honorable withdrawal card from Column
bia Typographical Union, signed oy
Charles NJ. Robinson. president and
Thomas T. Hurdle, secretary.
The latest G. P. o. man to acquire
the automobile habit is Capt. Dan CHS
holm, press reviser.
Harry E. Faust has received a proba-
tionary appointment as compositor- ana
been assigned to the document section.
After many years Of good service as
both compositor and proofreader. ne
resigned and has been away from wash
ington for quite a period, and his many
friends welcome his return.
Marion E Bullock, in charge of the
night editorial force for some time. has
been re-rated editor in charge" with
substantial increase in compensation.
In an establishment like the G. P. o.
there are always a number Of butters-in
who deprive worthy and deserving people
of little privileges and concessions to
which they are Justly entitled. The use
of the front elevators has always been
understood as intended for people in OFF,
cial position, but the Office has kindly
permitted aged and infrm employees to
enter and leave the building by this
means. This privilege has been en-
croached upon to such an extent by that
class Of near-great or would-be great
those who imagine that to be seen en-
tering or leaving the building by other
than the entrances assigned to the COM
mon people gives the public the idea
they are something they are not-that an
order has been issued confining the use
OF the front entrance exclusively to GER
tain persons, which order is really graft
flying to certain other people.
George Johnson and Thomas E. Nc
Eneaney are recent details to Fore
man Buchanan's section, at the Navy
branch.
Word has been received here that in
the recent great labor demonstration and
parade in Seattle, Wash, one of the most
active and energetic men was W. A.
Miller, the man who was the cause Of
President Roosevelt making the G. P. o.
an open shop. Miller was always a fight
er, and many here are glad to hear that
he is again in the ranks and doing good
work for unionism.
Pressman Emil Peterson is doing a de-
tail as a web man in the money order
section.
A hot contest is predicted in the COM
ing election OF officers OF the Monotype
Relief Association.
Little encouragement can be given the
friends Of Oscar Hyler, his condition still
being critical; the same is reported of
Nicholas Watkins, the veteran Of the
job proofroom; but Mai John D. Rus