The Washington herald., 1919-05-24

When he saw a pair Of eyes spot
ting him through the periscope in
the mailing division OF the superin-
tendent OF documents office, Foreman
Allan Benner ordered his trusty lieu
tenant, Richard C. Sullivan. to ac-
company him on an investigating ex-
pedition. Dick and Doc emerged from
a window in the document building
and, after stealthy maneuvering, cap
tured an urchin. sans hat and shoes.
who had ascended the fire escape to
the roof Our heroes surprised him
and escorted him to the street. via
the elevator.
Residents on the east side OF G
street evidently object to cars being
parked there during the day. One
OF the G. p. o. men who had been in
the habit OF leaving his flivver against
the curb opposite the shop. when he
started home the other evening found
one tire slashed with a knife and
another Debated but unframed. Here
after he will leave his machine at
home.
In an effort to catch up with an
5000 invester on the fifth floor, WILL
lam Riedl boosted his Victory loan
subscription to $500. Bill is 100 per
cent patriotic with his dollars and
with his sons, two of whom were in
the service.
Corp. Ross NJ. Lehman. brother Of
Mrs. Gertrude CORDOBA of the ma
chine room, who is now on duty over
seas. was the first man of the fifth
division to re-enlist. Corp. Lehman
was born in Maryland but is a resi-
dent of Washington. He enlisted at
the beginning of the war.
Texas O'Connell has a brother, w.
B. O'Connell. who is a candidate for
the office OF clerk of the court of
Charlie will be in Newport in August
to put the family name on the ticket
william ]. Connors, ready and eff
cient assistant to Mr.. William ]. De-
lano. OF the day proofroom, has been
transferred to Mr.. Albert Riddles
section. office superintendent of work.
Ray Wilson has Joined the owls"
in the ruling room. He says % per
cent for night work looks good to
him Just now.
William r. Dorsey has been absent
from the proofroom several days be-
cause OF illness.
J. c. McCrackin, who maintains the
efficiency Of the elevators at night.
has been enjoying several days leave.
Ernie Strudley. after being boss for
a week. has returned to his three
beam automatics to make room for
Elmer Webster. Just back from At
lantic City.
William A. Smith and Paul G.
Schulze are now reporting with the
day foundry force.
John B. Dickman piloted a partv n,
friends to Mount Vernon THURSDAY.
W. L. Jenkins was absent fron, the
electrical section on leave several davs
this week.
Ernest ]. Braswell has resigned from
the casting room and will devote his
time to law work.
Tom Arlington has some fiivver
Took him two hours to get her going
the other night. and left him with
three blisters on his hand.
II. A. Lawson has been absent fror,
the electrical section several days he
cause Of Illness
Alexander Goodspeed, machinist IN
the machine sewing room, is back On
the job after being III for several
weeks.
Miss Anna Fulton is detailed tn tbs
ONCE of Assistant Foreman of Print
ing Green.
Herbert NJ. Taylor. Jimmy Pbe,ps
and c. r. Bear are looking after cleo
trtcal repairs from 40 D. m. until
midnight.
Chairman Mark Barnum. of the loo
section, has been on the sick list sey-
eral days suffering with boil on his