The Washington herald., 1913-07-27

Charles c. Thompson, whose death oc-
CURED during the week, came to the q.
p. o. about 1890 as a compositor, but
his ability soon was recognized ana ne
was promoted. He was a delegate from
his home union at Meadville. Pa, 10 the
Pittsburgh convention in lsss, and also
represented Columbia Union at Phnadel-
phia in 1888 He was an ideal foreman
CT a composing room, fair and Impartial
with good judgment in the handing OF
men, and a thorough knowledge OF all
that pertains to making a newspaper
He never deviated from what he con-
sidered the rights of a union printer
and his time and abilities always were
at the command Of his union. He was
chairman Of the board Of trustees OF
Columbia Union for many years and TO
his energy the present financial condi-
ton Of the union largely Is due.
The rebuilding Of the Lyceum Theater
has called forth numerous "Reminiscences
of that structure during the many years
Of its existence under various titles At
one time II was run as a straight variety
house - the Theater Comique - under
the Management Of John R. Rogers.
Charley Hurdle. q well-known char
acter. kept a saloon across the street
on Eleventh. Hurdle had some reputa-
ton as a gun-man and there was . feud
between him and one Charley Goodman
This writer was sitting in the Comique
! one night when Hurdle took seat be-
side him. wearing a pair OF fur driving
! gloves reaching to his elbows. He took
OF one and asked the writer to feel in
| side and there was q revolver. Asked
! the reason for the gun. he said tina.
Goodman was looking for him and he
| was prepa, ed for the meeting. The writer
| took occasion at the FIRST opportunity
| to change to a seat in another part OF
| the house.
Hurdle essayed the part of q watch
man on the night force Of the G. p. o.
| at one time. but only lasted short
| while, his ideas of government job
not comporting with the rules. and be-
cause he was called down for failing to
| give the proper evidence that he was
awake on watch he resigned,
Stanley Gilbert, linotype operator,
has been transferred from night to day
| work
S. Maurice Briscoe. Of the night proof
force. spent the past week among the
scenes OF his former activities. typo
graphical and political. in and about the
Monumental City.
George A. johnson. bookbinder. has
| been transferred to the Library Of Con-
gress branch.
Mrs. Delphine Lord has been trans
| ferred from the ruling and sewing Sec
tion Of the bindery to the Library
| branch.
| Mrs. W. R. Ramsey desires to express
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| offerings and expressions of sympathy
from the different chapels and indi-
viduals Of the G. p. o. on the death of
her husband.
John NJ. Barr. of the day keyboard
force. accompanied by Mrs. Barr. Is
spending his vacation at Essex. on Lake
Champlain. n. Y. where he has a COM
Portable bungalow. with a motor boat
and other friends.
| Charley Shackleford, one Of the best
known members Of Washington Press
knights Templar drill team that will go
to Denver for the Conclave
Jason Waterman has resigned to accept
Q position with the Marine Hospital
Service. Mr.. Waterman has been con-
nected with the g. p. o. for many years
as compositor. proofreader, &C.. and has
| given the government good service in
all capacities. He Is a graduate Of law
and one Of the ablest men In Columbia
Union. (which he represented as a dele
gate TO the Boston convention few
years ago, and was honored with the
craftsmanship Of the committee on laws
Harvey q. Ellis. Of the Pension once.
but always a printer. has gone with Mrs.
Ellis and . party Of friends on q motor
ing tour to Lake George, New York. to
spend the summer.
Fred T. Knobles has resigned from the
Iproofroom and gone to Panama to ac-
cept tht foremanship Of the Government
Printing ONCE at Christobal. He put m
q year or two at Porto Rico In the same
capacity. but did not like It. The job at
Panama has been tried by several mem
bers of the Columbia Union, . year or
two being about the extent any Of them
held II.
serEt. Bill Mattock, formerly Of Roose-
lvelt's Rough Riders. with his family. has
gone to the Adirondacks for . vacation
of two months
Stanley Ridings Is acting foreman Of
the night keyboard room while Jack
tODonoshue Is enjoying vacation down
the Potomac.
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