Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

John Plass, an apprentice of the too
lantic City recently.
William Stokes, a former machinis
of the yard, now connected with the
Chinese bureau of engraving and print
ing. paid a visit to the yard last week
Mr.. Stokes was a charter member OF
Columbia Lodge, No. ia, I. A. of M.
and was it's first treasurer.
c. K. Kreichbaum. machinist of the
west gun carriage shop, was installed
as a delegate to the Central Labol
Union from Columbia Lodge, No. ia
!. A of NJ, Monday night.
Lieut. Hendricks, P. E. Mckinney
chemist; W. E. Hays. master mechanic
of the cartridge case shop. and w. S
Blankenship, leading man Of the forge
shop: spent some time at ;, indian ...o Aeae
proving grounds last week witnessing
the testing of eight-inch armor-pierc-
ing shells.
c. W. Boyd, a machinist. was called
to work in the miscellaneous shoI
during the past week.
W. Winsder, a boilermaker, has re-
signed, and has left the city.
The following apprentices were called
to work in the tool shop last week: w
E. Franks, E. NJ Pletzer, E. S. Rob-
ertson. NJ. N. Johnson, s. D. Herrell
and A. c. Ryon.
J. W. Crawford. a machinist of the
miscellaneous shop. and Evelyn SherzeI
of this city were married in Baltimore
July 10. They left for bridal tour
to Atlantic City. They will make theil
home in Washington.
]. A. Riani and W. Lescallett, machin-
lists of the breech mechanism shop, re-
signed last Saturday to accept posi-
tions in New Mexico.
A. Drummond, master mechanic OF
the forge shop, who has been on leave
for ten days. returned to duty Thurs
day. Mr.. Drummond spent most of his
time in short automobile trips in the
vicinity of Washington.
o. Baker of the boiler shop has re.
turned from a fishing trip to the Mo.
Frederick. Md. His catch was string
Of fine bass.
The following machinists were called
to work in the breech mechanism shop
last week: Frank Ballanger, a former
machinist of the shop: Albert c. Ber-
ger. Charles Berger and John Towers
an apprentice.
F. E. Meyer, a toolmaker. has been
absent from duty on account of the
death of his only son, who passed away
at the Homeopathic Hospital Wednes-
day night. The body was taken to
Baltimore for interment.
]. T. Null, a toolmaker, has resigned
to accept a position with the Reming-
ton Arms Company. He will be sent to
different shops through the country to
inspect machinery under construction
for the company. but ultimately will
receive a position as foreman at the
Eddystone plant at Eddystone. Pa.
H. D, Shannon. a machinist of the
breech mechanism shop. left Thurs
day to spend ten days vacation at At
lantic City.
Camille Lombardy, a former machin-
list of the tool shop. and at present In
city on leave of absence. He paid a
visit to the yard Thursday.
Edward Hitler, quarterman of the
breech mechanism shop, Is absent on a
weeks vacation at Atlantic City.
The following machinists were called
to work in the secondary mount shoI
last week: w. Cleland. D. J. Dolph, E
A. Clements, W. A. Romig, W. N. Sto.
well, Harry Huchl and c. R. Lane.
W. Fields. machinist of the breech
mechanism shop, is absent on ten days
leave.
C. f. Rehlmeyer. a machinist Of the
secondary mount shop. has resigned.
Walter Hamilton. an estimator on the
planning board. successfully passed the
examination for leading man in the gun
shop, with a high rating.
J. H Roberts, toolmaker, returned
with his family from Yonkers Monday
Charles Suydan, machinist Of the sec.
ondary mount shop. has resigned tc
accept a position with the Bliss Tor
pedo Company. at Brooklyn, N. Y.
The following list Of injuries re.
ceived at the yard has been reported by
| the dispensary:
July John H. Goss. scalp wound
Lord, removal of finger nail. right mid.
die finger; J. H. Parater. particle re.
moved from left eye: C. A. Senner. pune.
tured wound. right wrist.
moved from little finger: Alexande,
Rein, confusion left hand; c. ]. Wood.
side, emery removed from right eye
| Russell Willard, superficial burn, LEFT
arm.
July 81. T. Ayers. irritation RICH,
| eye; r. o. Drach. confused wound righ
hand; H. A. Goldborough, laceratet
| wound right hand: J. P. Hutchins. in
| cised wound left hand.
w. H. Jones. lacerated wound oyel
right eye; J. NJ Rodgers, abrasion ovel
July Io-w. W. Hartley. laceratio,
left hand: D. Knelly. abrasion RICH,
hand: J. NJ Melcher. incised wound lief
hand: w. L. Stone. particle removed
| from left eye.
July ia. Licarione, incised wound
left elbow; p. f. Bradburn, laceratet
wound left thumb: E. s. Mcknight, in
cised wound left leg; b. G. Mills, lacer
ated wound left hand; W. H. Smith
lacerated wound right forearm: w. e
Walker. punctured wound under lef
| eye.
| July &c. Hardy. confused woun,
right hand: J. Camp, slight incise,
| wound left thumb: J. w. Dunnington
lacerated wound right hand; c. A
Bright, punctured wound right hand.
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