Collecting old bottles is hobby of retired professor. Washington, D.C., Nov. 27. Bottles here, bottles there, and bottles everywhere amply describes the home here of W. Edwin Priest, retired Professor of History in the Washington high schools. Now 78 years old, Professor Priest has been collecting b

Uncle Sam's authority on Washingtonia. Washington, D.C., March 20. A walking text book of information on George Washington, Dr. John Clement Fitzpatrick is guardian for the 400 enormous volumes containing most of Washington's original letters, personal and private, and their answers, which are now c

Defies Uncle Sam. Washington, D.C. Aug. 14. After much persuasion William H. Abbott, 77, finally signed the papers agreeing to sell his house to the government but has now refused to move after receiving several notices from Treasury agents. The ground is wanted for the new Bureau of Engraving and P

Librarian of Congress rounds out 40 years on job. Washington, D.C., April 6 Dr. Herbert Putnam is this week celebrating his 40th Anniversary as Librarian of Congress. Now 77, Dr. Putnam in theory became Librarian Emeritus last July 1, but since President Roosevelt has not yet appointed his successor

Watchdog of senate folding room has 'crop control' of own. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Since 1900 John W. 'Happy' Deards has been foreman of the Senate folding room which carries with it the responsibility of guarding thousands of volumes of Senate records including congressional records, agriculture

Custodian of Patents. Washington, D.C., Feb. 29. An informal picture of John I. Cusick, who is in charge of models in the United States Patent Office, 2-29-40

Senator Carter Glass reaches 80th birthday. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, today celebrated his 80th birthday and thereby attained the goal he set for himself on his last anniversary. At that time the veteran Senator told friends his only wish was to reach 80 which would

50 years for the I.C.C. Washington, D.C., April 7. Carroll Miller, Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, is shown looking over the model of the first boiler ever made by one of the men of the Commission back in 1911. This is one of the safety appliances with glass windows and gauges so tha

Famous handshaker in new role. Washington, D.C., Sept. 9. After greeting precallers at the White House executive office last 36 years, Lieut. Ernest M. Lar. has retired and accepted a post in charge. deposit vaults for a local bank. 'Larry' has probably greeted more famous people than any o