The Washington herald., 1913-02-09

After an illness of several months'
Charles b. Buchanan, foreman OF the
navy branch, passed away at his late
residence, 1S24 Massachusetts Avenue
Northwest on Thursday evening. Inc
deceased was born in Indiana. forty-tour
years ago. He learned printing in the
office of the Journal, Delphi, Ind. the
Hon. Charles b. Lands, being editor
and proprietor, and a distinguished Con,
gressman from that State for seVeral
terms. In 1898 Mr.. Buchanan went 70
Chicago, ILL.,, where he secured employ
ment on the Evening Post. Two years
later he obtained an appointment TO the
Government Printing Office as q compos-
itor, through the civil service, during
the administration of Public Printer Ben
edict.
His first assignment was to the speci-
fications, where he remained conslo-
cradle time. He was afterward advanced
10 reader then reyiser, and in 1SS made
an assistant foreman in the office of
superiutendent of manufactures; also
foreman on the day side of the Congress
sional Record, and in 1909 promoted to
the important position OF foreman OF the
navy branch. A fine printer and scholar
IL person the subject of this notice made
hosts of friends. and his advancement
was rapid His legal or voting residence
was the Sixth Congressional UIorimer)
District of Illinois. He was worthy
member OF Myron NJ. Parker Lodge of
Masons, and of Columbia Typographical
Jnion No. 10l.
lie was married in Huntington. Va.
where his remains were conveyed for in
terment on Friday evening, after fu-
Eeral services held in Lees undertaking
parlors at o'clock. Mr.. Buchanan is
survived by his wife, who has the pro-
found sympathy OF a large number or
friends in printing circles in the demise
L l,..el fhA NhEa
manhood.
John Mulroy a many years compositor
an the spcss, who has been On the sick
list for several weeks. IS sojourning at
the Soldiers Home, Hampton, Va.
Edwin 7. Atkinson and James Willis.
nf the hand section. are on the sick list.
During the past week two former em-
ployes visited the office-D. c. Leahy, Of
this city, accompanied by his brother.
". u. Leahy, editor and proprietor OF
the Daily News Milford, Mass. The last
mentioned gentleman was employed on
the specifications during the administra-
tion IF Hon. s. 2. Rounds. resiSning in
few years 10 engage In the newspaper
business. Daniel c. Leahy was COM
positur in the first division. but resigned
about fifteen years ago and returned to
Milford. where he became associated
with his brother in journalism They
They were warmly greeted by their old
associates still remaining IN office.
Clarence Lewis. imposer on the spess.
returned to office on Monday, having
lccovered from his recent sickness.
Harrison F. Wilson, of the hand Sec
tion. has been summoned to his home
in Pontiac, ILL.,. owing TO the death of
his father at an advanced age.
At the last meeting of the G. p. o.
Council, National Union. held at Typo
graphical Temple on the evening of Feb
rIIary !. President Dan V. Chisholm pro-
vided most enjoyable programme OF
entertainment, succeeding the regular
order of business. with sOodly supply
Of eatables, cigars. &C, and the large
attendance voted it one of the best this
popular organization, noted for its abil-
ity TO dispense hospitality mcst enjoyably.
has ever held.
Otis J. Singleton and Leonard Koon,
of the day proofroonn, have been promoted
tp copy editors, with increase TO s. cents
per hour.
Quite n number Of the members Of Co
Iumbia Irnoin have signifed intention of
annual ball Of New York Typographical
Union on the eve of Washington's Birth
day This function of Big Six is one
Of the big affairs in New York each year,
the proceeds going to endow beds in the
various hospitals for the needy members
OF The union.
Reynold C. Harris and Samnel E. Da-
,ics, compositors. have resigned
william II. Cornish, who headed Co
lumbia Unions delegation to the Cleve-
land convention, has concluded there
is nothing but work for a night man in
the 6. p. O., and has returned to the
day force in the proofroom.
The G. r. O. Athletic Association
clubhouse will be headquarters for Wis
ring members OF the printing trades
during the inauguration, and Manager
McInerncy intends to pull off one or
his best entertainments during that
period There will no doubt be many
visiting printers. pressman. bookbinders.
clcctrotypers, SC, TO witness the inau-
guration. and all will be made welcome
by the G. Z. o. Association.
Horve W KitzmilIer. of the day
proOfroom. has been promoted to copy
editor. with increased compensation
from so to 65 cents per hour.
William F. Mahoney, clerk in the ac-
counting section. has been transferred
10 the departmental detail roll.
Benjamin F. Dorsey has been pro-
NOTED from stableman to chauffeur.
with an increase in pay.
Arthur Allison. of the night proof
room. has a most Interesting collection
of relics of his days professional
hall player. one of which is a group
nhoto of the famous Red Cap nine, of
s. Paul. Mimi, in 1877, for which Ar
thur played the outfieId. and two other
members will be well remembered by
old-time fans here, Joe ElliCk. who
played third base. and Mcclellan. short
stop on the Washington Nationals for
several seasons The catcher OF the
Red Caps was Emil Gross, one of the
hest men of his day behind the bat, and
who played for a number of the Ma
tional League clubs afterward. Arthur
Allison is a brother of Doug" Allison.
the famous catcher OF the Cincinnati
Red Stockings, now also a resident of
Washington.
Harry D. Beach. of the copy prepar-
ing force, has been transferred to the
departmental detail roll.
Miss Laura r. Gordon. who has been
one OF the most active and useful MEM
berz NJ Columbia ITuiou for number