Evening Star Newspaper, November 23, 1894, Page 11

150 PCS. NO.4 AND 5 ALL-SILK RIBBONS, IN ALL COLORS, INCLUDING BLACK. WORTH 8c. AND 10c. ¥D. For 5c. and 6c. 200 POS. NO.7 AND 9 ALL-SILK RIBBONS, IN ALL COLORS. WORTH 0c, AND 12¢. YD. For 8c. and toc. 150 PIECES NO. 12 AND 16 ALL-SILK RIBBONS. IN ALL COLORS, INCLUDING BLACK. WORTH 15. AND 1%. YD. For 12c. and 14c. 300 PIECES ALL-SILK MOIRE RIBBON, ALL SHADES, IN NO. 9 ONLY. WORTH Se. YD. For 2c. 200 PIECES ALL-SILK MOIRE RIBBON, IN NO. 12 AND 16, ALL COLORS. WORTH 2c. YD. SATURDAYS REDUCTIONS IN For i9c. gg megs es “For ase. ae “For 1g¢. ae E : | NSBURGH # BRO, Handkerchiefs. 163 DOZEN LADIES’ MULL HANDKERCHIEFS. WORTH 10c. EACH. FOR THIS SATURDAY, 7c. Each. CHILDREN’S SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, IN WHITE, PINK, BLUE ani YELLOW. WORTH 18e. EACH. FOR THIS SATURDAY, roc. Each. MEN'S INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, NgIN. HEM. WORTH 18e, FOR THIS SATURDAY, 2 for 25c. SATURDA! | REDUCTIONS IN Jewelry. DOUBLE-HEALT STICK PINS, LN GOLD OR SILVER. Only 5c. HAIN?PINS, WITH GILT AND SILVER TOPS. DAINTY DESIGNS. WORTH Be. Only 12¢. STERLING SILVER RINGS, ASSORTED STYLES. Only 16c. OUR REGULAR $1.50 GRADE. GENTS’ FINK ROLLED PLATB WATCH CiALNS. WARRANTED FOR 5 YEARS. oO ly 98c. SATUDAY'S RE REDUCTIONS IN Ladies’ Neckwear. “For 12%C. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S Se. EMBROIDERED SILK TIES For 25c. $3.98 Vandyke Collars. For $1.98 SATURDAY'S REDUC IN THESE GOOD LADIES’ AND GENTS’ PURSES, WITH PATENT METAL Tours. WORTH 25e. IONS For 5c. GLASS FRAMES, WITH GILT EDGES. WORTH 25e. For toc. WHITE METAL CUPS AND SAUCERS, GOLD LINED. For 48c. Saturday’ s Special. From a pecuniary standpoint this Special Dress Goods Offering must interest you. 25 styles, Mix- tures, Plain and Two-Toned Jac- quards, and Silk and Wool Suitings. Worth soc. and 6oc. yd. For 33c. Remember, we are open until 9 tomar- row aight—plenty of shopping hours. ip gat McKnew’ look different and better than others, and yet are no higher.” Two of our best manufacturers do not sell any other house in Ws Bo other house can get our styles. ‘Ladies’ Suits. Just in—elegant Black, Cheviot “Prince Albert” Street Suits, lined throughout, en . . MOEO Black Skirts, $5.50. DOS OOSOSHS HOSS OOPS OOEHOOOOSHOSOSOOS Ladies’ Dress Skirts of All-wool Black Cheviot, lined, different lengths, on a fit. Only... ese. $5-50 oe o — Waists REDUCED. About 36 fine “odd” SI” Walsts which we propose to get rid of at once. Half price and less ought to clear them out by Saturday night. 6 Silk Watsts, 2 red, 1 navy, 2 black polka-dots, and 1 faney striped. $Were $3.50 & $4. Now , $1.95. cream, 5 cardinal, 4 11 Silk Walsts, 2 2 black and 2 navy. e Were $4 & $5. Now $2.45: 5 Silk Waists, 2 navy, and 3 cardinal. eo $4.75. Now $2.95. 4 Silk Waists, 2 navy and 2 cardinal. Now $3.45. a other single Sik Waists equally 3Were $5.75. e [3 $ $ 3 3 6. 3 3 3 F Reduced. Exquisite line of “Novelty” Walsts, % to $15. Line of Flannel Waists at $2. loves (MicKnew’ Ss). We are as careful of our reputation for good gloves as for that of cloaks, As perfect as the French can make them—and every pair ts closely serutl- nized by us before being placed in stock. Beyond a doubt we have the finest and best dollar gloves that are mana- factured. We pay as much at whole- gale for them as the average store- keeper pays for his $1.25 gloves. ‘They have 4 large pearl buttons, are shown in black, tans, reds, modes, ox- bloods and browns, and are in self ‘and black embroidery on back. Every pair fitted and guaranteed. Only $1 Per Pair. SPECIAL—Misses’ 4But. Kid Gloves, large pearl battons,. assorted tan shades, tted and_guaran- teed... eg 75¢- '50C. Underwear, 27¢. Just in frem an importer, 40 dos. Ladies’ Swiss Ribbed Balbriggan Drawers, French band, ankle lengths. Regular 50c. quality: For 27c. Pair. 5@ doz. Ladies’ Fleeee-tined Swiss Ribbed Vests, high meck and long sleeves, 38c. quality. For 25¢. Each. Sole WASHINGTON AGENTS for “DR. JAEGER'S’ UNDERWEAR AND McKNEW'S “HEALTH? UNDER- WEAR. The finest goods the world” produces. ‘The counter will contain 3 or 4 “edd lots’ of Corsets tomorrow, which we desire to close out. Here is one— the finest line: P. 13 pairs elegant Fast-black C. in Spoun-bust Italian Cloth Corsets, sizes 19, 21, 23 and 24 only— From $5 to $3.75 Pr. We carry the Lest “‘dollar-and-a-quar- ter’’ Fast-black Nursing Corset that is made. Hdkf. Specials. A table full of Ladies’ White Scal- Embroidered Handker- — qualities, for 124. bs Colored Bordered Handkerchiefs, tape and bem stitched borde quall- 10C.. ty, for. o coecce W. H. Mcknew, LADIES’ CLOAKS, SUITS AND FUR- 3 head NISHINGS, 933 Pa. Ave. : ; $1 SOOSOSSSO50S “KUPS, You are always sure of finding the season's latsst fads in fure here Just. as soon as they come ont in the market. We have a representative in the New York markets, constantly on the alert for aaything “furry” that has the slight- st semblance “of a novelty. These novelties are shipped to us every two or three days. ‘Beautifal Woot Seal Capes, black mar- ten trimmed, one of the season's most SOSTOSEOS SOS 99 lar wraps. Handsome Electric Seal Capes, full jength “Queenly"? Astrakhan Capes, cut is the very latest modes. Tare Extra Dark Mink Sable Capes, Hehly marked, Intest cut, Magnificent Seal Ja Aud a full ine of Pen Lamb Coats and Capes. You are invited to fnspect our om 5 Stinemetz= Son H. PA. AVE. French Hair Brushes, 50c. to $5. Dupont & Cle of France, manufacturers of the Finest Hair Brushes in the world, have closed gut to us thelr eatire line of sumples of Foe French Hair Brushes, 150 differ patterns, guaranteed all bristle. We will ¢i them out at the reduced prices of Gc. to $5. C7See the window exhibit. 9 1211 grams, f Ave. n23-24d _ THE EVENING. bichon FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. Lehtatedeasi bid ‘See How Little sIt Costs to ‘Heat by Gas —and not only “how little the cost,” but also how much better and more conventent. If you saw the quantity we bought a month or 80 ago you wouldn't wonder why We can sell at such low prices. No- body beats us on Gas and Ol ; ombination Gas sHeating & Cook- 25 sing Stove for - = $I. 83 of i Stoves, $2.28: a-b $34 Oil Stoves, “Home Comfort"—it is $2.25: 1S 7-e Radiators, DO —have four tubes, high nickeled base, with three jewels. 5C. tor sotia Steet COAL SHOVELS. for Galvanized STEEL TOC. roxens. 15c. for Round ASH STEVES. for 16-1n. Japanned COAL , Bc tn oS for 16-in. Galvanized COAL e 25C. nos. 4 50c. for Large Fine FURNACE ‘ fe SCOOPS, for Large Covered Ash Steves to fit over barreis— GOC, %. eAvanized tron wire— solid oak inside frame—un- breakable. for Mrs, Potts’ Celebrated Nick- $1 el-plated Ircns, wood handles and stand, 3 sizes to a set. Genuine Christy Knives, 55c. Set. ©All sizes in Galvanized Ash Cans. : ‘Burnishine,” $20c., 25c. & 50c. Can Cleans brass and nickel work on stoves. —is Uke presenting you with a check for one-third the amount of your onlinaiy: ‘coal Mll—for it . Means a saving of one-thint of the if the stetps are of felt and Valentine's, which are the best. A postal will bring & man who will give you an estl- mate. ‘Barber ‘& Ross, :G and th Sts. LOUVRE GLOVE ©0. | LOUVRE GLOVE LOUVRE GLOVE Co, | LOUVRE GLOVE TRADE MAGNETS OR the coming week, representing big value for little paying. Fresh, co. co. new, high-grade stock in the popu- ler styles and shades. fitted by experts and perfectly, too, or your money’s refunded. Nothing in the way of “worth having” Gloves but we've got them and priced pleasingly. 4-batton (large pearl) Z 5 ins &buttn, in white and pearl, for evening wear— @ $1.50 quality else- ° Glace, pearl and white, where for evening and visiting 4-button English Streep Gloves, in all colo: large buttons, pique sew- I. ‘They're ee Y eee wear. Splendid value. ing. Takes $1.50 to get same quality elsewhere. eeeee seeee a Y'S ONE AN TWO-CLASP WALKIN AND DRIV GLOVES in all the newest colors. ° value for the Splendid money. LOUVRE GLOVE CO., _ 937 F ST. We've Put A Price On Portieres That's not to be overlooked. Portieres at HALF REGULAR prices for the next fow days. No reason except that we want to tO REUPHOL SrERING FURSTEU RE 1s a branch of our business. your orders are in within the next two days we'll estimate a fifth under the price. he fioug' hton Co., 23-200 1g Sx PO SLO DOO Reign supreme at | our pubes the ac iged favorites in the candy kingdom. Ours stand without a peer purity, tn freshness | and Sar. PRICE, A POUND Gl LL's Candles tox. uth & F Sts. Infants’ Cloaks, Coats & Fur Rugs are a spectalty with us at present. We clean the “iittle one’s” garment with the same careful attention to details as ie exercised to making Ladies’ Gowas fresii und tumaculate, ©7 The same low prices prevail. Anton Fischer, 906 G St., Matchless Process Dyeing and Cleaning. 023-164 No Readid Why You Shouldn’t Market ‘Here-- We guaratitee everything we sell satisfactory—and sell everythingat the lowest prices for wh you can possibly buy it. , You know: what you’ve been paying for staple groceries, meats and the like — Haven’t the prices been larger than these?— Whitest, Sweetest. Bread ict Fine Meats. 2 cans California Apricots. 2 cans Fresh Peas,.... 8 bottles Helnz’s Catsu: Sauer Kraut, quart. Large Ptekies, doz.. Chotce Burbank Potatoes, bush +1408 cts, 2 packages Macaronf or Spaghetti.15 ets. 4¥rlb. crock Assorted Jellies......20 cts. 4¥%rlb. crock Assorted Preserves. ..25 cts, And they're tg ey wheat produces. re A cake of Compressed Yeast FREB with every sack of either WHITE WON- DER or ee LEADER. Green Peas, ny}, and Navy Beans at the lowest Pro All Goods: On Show At The Food Exhibit: Are On Sale At Our Stores. EMRIGH Main Market and Grocery, 1306-1312 32d St. (Telephone 84T.) BRANCH MARKETS: 1718 14th st. ow. 2ist and K sts. ow, 2026 14th st. n.w. ‘2d and Ind. ave. n.w. 4th and I sts. '. th and I sts, o.w, ‘Sth and M sts. o.w. 8057 M st. nw, 20th st. and Pa. ave. n.w, 13th st. and N, Y. ave. o.w. s —Our .$3 WEAR-WELL stands unrivalled. ‘There's a superior fin- ish—a high-class appearance about it that you will not find im the regular $3 Shoes. You'll never complain of the wear—more service ar Shoes are not made. , y ar & 3 Shoes) Are made in about all the styles— viel glazed kid and dull dongola, in needie, razor, Piccadilly, Paris, Philadelphia “and square toes, tipped and plain—button, Inco and cloth tops. ‘Then we've Just added cloth- top razor, common-sense and Picca- dilly styles to the lst. CO'MISSES' ENAMEL LEATHER SHOES, with cork soles and spring heéls, are soniething entirely new on the Shoe market. We have them )) —— just tn. eerste sewed. EDFONSTON, POPULAR SHOE STORB, 1334 F St- IA YF it Bog ag RA NTT TTR iEvery Home In This ‘City ‘That appreciates, a _Guattty nod delicious SAUSAGES That many homes do ap- Prelate quality is shown, by, the, fact hat- more of LOEFFLER'S SAUSAGE i is sold than of other make. 7 Come to our Btands. We're in all | Jaf ing Beware of Popp 640 ANI lA. Loeffler, teledie ama not aieo L, 72 O St. and 65 WEST. M n23- £2220 Vv four | Dinfier On On ; hanksgiving Day Can be obtained here. ‘That 1s, everything youll need for) dinner. We ‘have every Substantial. and ielledcy that tempts the petite. Not seasonadle edibles, but everything. tat “oetginable anywhere we have or can ge at cM jortest notice. fail abd "telephoue ordera’ filled promptly. Cottage Market, 818 14 St. 2.0 we wwe we we we ww vv Beane eaanan iAnother ¢ Case of } ‘Parisian Hat ‘And Bonnets, Comprising all the latest creations, Just received. ‘Their daintiness, their beauty. the exquisite effects, cannot be dence mast be ed. They seen be We cordially Invite you to call and sce s. T1.J. fiunt, 1309 F St.r IN THE ROPED ARENA Spirited Sparring Contests at the Oolumbia Athletic Ofub. A Drawn Fight Between Glynn and English—One Man Was Knocked Out. ‘The Columbia Athletic Club gave its members and their friends a spirited exhi- bition of sparring and slugging last even- ing. It is the first affair of the kind that has. occurred at the club house since last spring. From a sporting 51 ipoint no fault can be found with last ht’s pro- gram, exccpt in one instance. That was where an alleged sparrer, devoid of merit, was pitted against an expert, and was knocked down and out before he had been in the squared circle more than five min- utes. The program included four bouts— three of six rounds and one of eight rounds—end, with the exception noted, they were well contested. Mr. Robert J. Elder had charge of the affair and Mr. Arthur J. Moore of New York officiated as referee. Mr. Moore, in announcing the character of the contests and the rules which would govern them, stated that to prevent any criticism of brutality no infighting would be allowed. With this exception, the Queensbury rules would be enforced. The contests were sharp, and although not al- ways decisive, were characterized by enough hard hitting to satisfy the most ultra sport. While doubtless the relative sparring abilities of the contestants could be with softer gloves and fewer round: to the credit of those having the exhibi- tion in charge that finish fights were not insisted upon. In most of the bouts when the scheduled number of rounds had been fought the contestants had about reached the Hmit of their endurance. Had they been allowed to continue, more than one man would have been felled like an ox be- cause he could not defend himself. But, as stated, this was not done, and there were many present who were-glad that it was not. There were others present, how- ever, who, judging from their comments, wanted all the biood and insensibility that they could get. Manager Elder, however, promptly suppressed these flagrant offen- ders and threatened their expulsion. There was a good attendance and much enthu- siasm. Knocked Down and Out... The first contest was anncunced to be be- tween Lou Dehler of Wilmington and Ed. Vaughn of Philadelphia, 105 pounds each. When they jumped into the ring it was geen that while Vaughn had the advantage in height and reach, his opponent was the more stockily put up. At the call of time Dehler proceeded to mix it up, hitting his man with right and left. Vaughn returned the compliment with interest, and at the close of the round had clearly outpointed the other. During the ininute’s rest Dehler had evidently received instructions to make short work of his antagonist, and when they came together in the second round he went at Vaughn savagely, rushing him with right and left blows, demonstrating that the Philadelphian was no match for him. Taking advantage of an excellent opening, Dehier shot his right over Vaughn's left eye, and the latter went down as if he had been hit with a sledge hammer. His head struck the floor with a hard thump, and as he was being counted out he vainly endeavored to rise to his feet. He could not, however, and was car- ried to his corner, where his second soon revived him. A Pounding Match. The second bout was between Jimmy Hagan of Philadelphia and Frank Hoffeck- er of Wilmington, at 125 pounds. Hagan was very awkward and the other was wild, so that they were able to do each other little harm. What both did not know about sparring would have filled several volumes. They worried through the six rounds, much to the amusement of the crowd, although in the fourth round both men were so exhausted that they could not hit hard. They clinched about every second, the referee having considerable difficulty in keeping them apart. The referee decided in favor of Hagan. A Real Sparring Bout. Unquestionably, the best bout of the evening was that which followed, in which Johnny Glyn of Wilmington was pitted against Sol English of Baltimore. They are old-time enemies, and have met before in the roped arena without decision as to which was the better man. They were scheduled to spar six rounds, at 115 pounds. When they appeared, however, it was announced that English was over weight, but that Glynn had consented to go on, English weighed in the vicinity of 135 pounds and Glynn weighed about 114 pounds. The latter was in fine condition, | and was picked out by many as an easy winner. They are both good, clever spar- rers and put up a strong fight. Glynn was the aggresror and did most of the landing, but English displayed superb fistic skill, and held his own at nearly every stage of the game. They fought fast and furiously for six rounds, with the result so evenly balanced that the referee justly dectdod it a draw. The two fought hard, but with the skill of experts, and their offensive and de- fensive tactics excited frequent applause. Very little damage was done in the open- ing rounds, but in the succeeding rounds the two came together like battering rams and fought like veritable wildcats. Each was struck hard and often, but they were in such fine condition that they did not appear to mind the punishment. Glynn had a trifle the best of the fight at first, and in the third round he got in a swing- ing right-hander that floored his adver- sary. English jumped up on the instant, however, in good shape, and met the rushes of his opponent with stiff lefts that knocked his head back. In the fourth round Glynn continued to force the fight- ing and made several vicious rushes, but most of his blows were wild, and were easily avoided by his nimble opponent. So far Glynn had done the most work and had landed several hard blows, but English was tough and game, and invariably gave a good account of himself when they came together. In the fifth round English struck Glynn hard in the jaw with his right, ond later received one of the same kind himself, which made his teeth rattle. He showed wonderful recuperative powers and toed the scratch in the sixth and last round in prime condition. He then cut out the pace, and made by far the most points. His work after the severe punishment he had received was marvelous, but there was no question of the justice of the de- cision of the referee. Many persons in the audience clamored for another round, and English joined in with them, but it was properly denied. The bout was for points in six rounds, and the club wisely declined to have any more. Taken altogether, it was the best exhibition of the “manly art of self defense” that has ever been seen in the club. Wore Each Other Out. The last event on the program was an eight-round pout between Jimmy Fox of Philadelphia and Pat Sheehan of Bethle- hem, Pa., at 133° pounds. Fox took the place of Jack Daly of Wilmington, who failed to appear. The two put up a good fight. Fox had a decided advantage in height and weight, and was clearly the better sparrer, but Sheehan is a strong fighter and was in much better condition. Although he lost the fight on points, he demonstrated to the satisfaction of the audience that the result would have been different if the fight had been allowed to continue. He was game and tough, and at the close of the bout was in decidedly better shape than his adversary. In fact, in the last round he did much the better work, and would undoubtedly have knocked Fox out but for the call of time. Fox had made the majority of points, taking the fight as a whole, and was ac- cordingly given the decision. He forced the fighting throughout and did most of the leading, but was not so well able to stand the punishment as his opponent, and consequently was more distressed at the close than the loser, Columbias to Play the tmdians. The Columbia Athletic Club foot ball eleven will play the eleven from the°Car- lisle (Pa.) Indian School on Columbia Ath- letic’ field, foot of 17th street, Saturday. ‘This i$ the first time an Indian team has hert hd the novel sight Sir delbucde: ttreot aaasy i will line up as follows: That Positions. c. Austin gana = End . Scannadore aes “Right tackle. American Horse.Kight end. Donnell .. . ‘lan follows: Lehigh, 22; Indians, 12; cadets, 8; Indians, 0; Bucknell, 6; Indians, 0; Dickinson, 12; Indians, 12; Harrisburg, 0; Indians 14. The Philadelphia Inquirer says of the Indians’ playing: “he play was full of vim and dash on the part of the Indians, and they used great headwork in ——s each other; their wedge work was fine, an: they were quick in starting, so they sel- dom failed to gain when they were given the ball.” About the same game the’ Philadelphia Press says: “The Indians from Cal le played a fast, snappy game. The inter- ference of the Indians was excellent, in fact, it was the neat ae seen here this year.” Everhart Chalienges the World. Jack Everhart, champion light-weight fighter of England, has issued a challenge to the world, for its championship hy priv fore any responsible clu! ithe United. States, "The 4 The challenge bars nobody and prefers Jack McAuliffe. Four Favorites at the Junction. Four favorites and two outsiders won at the St. Asaph Junction track yester- day, the outsiders, Indra and Beauregard, being at 15 and 8 to 1, respectively. The winners finished first easily, the only sem- blance of a close finish being in the long distance race, 1 1-4 miles, when Charter beat Baroness a good neck. The winners and odds were: Ed Kearney, even money; Olly Gamin, 4 to is — 15 to 1; Charter, 3B to 5; Beauregard, 8 to 1; and Wernberg, 1 to 2 One Favorite on the Island. But one favorite won at the Alexander Island track yesterday, the other events going to second and third choices. There was another large attendance and specula- tion was unusually active. Thewinners were: Con Lucy, 8 to 1; Joyeuse, 3 to 1; Illume, 4 to 1; Jersey, 5 to 2, and Blackfoot, 18 to 5. —_——.——_ Civil Service and the Board of Trade. To the Editor of the Evening Star: All honor to The Star for its stout and sensible advocacy of civil service reform, not only in general, but especially in con- nection with the gcvernment of the Dis- triet of Columbia. To one who haa been in @ position to observe the working of the system of spoils and thet of merit, the op- position to the reform resolution in the board of trade appears simply incompre- hensible. So far as the question of poli- tics is concerned, your editorial of the 20th sums up the points completely. No one, I presume, doubts either the sincerity of pur- pose ur honesty of endeavor of the gentle- men of the board in their devotion to the interests of the District. What is strange ig that they cannot see that every ques- tion of public policy or reform, especially the latter, must, under a government of parties like ours, take on a political char- acter. The outs are always fighting the ins, whenever office rewards service; and the most wholesome measures must expect the opposition of those who desire defeat and disgrace for the party in power. And the board of trade, however much it yond deprecate the necessity, must always the hostility of a strongly partisan ele- ment, no matter how beneficial may be the projected legislation. As to the Dis- trict offices, the real point for considera- tion by the board should have been, is the District business a business to be tra acted on business principles, or is it a “snap” to furnish fodder for the partisan crib? And if the former, would not a non- partisan home-rule mode of selection give us a better service, a more satisfactory source of appointment, and a system tnur- Mg to the greater prosperity of the Dis- trict? If so, it is the plain duty of the board, as representing the best practical thought of the District, to formulate its Opinion in plain language, and so to give notice to the citizens of the United States that this community, denied the right of suffrage, demands the right to have its public servants selected from its own ranks and by a merit system that shall com- pletely exclude partisan politics. As to the criticisms on the merit system row in partial operation in the depart- ments, they are really arguments in favor of the reform, since for the most part they merely sum up its defects, and these de- fects arise from the determination of the iismen, when the civil service act was passed in 1883, to render It as ineffective as possible. An experience of thirty years in the public service, including a member- ship of examining boards and some years’ duty as head of division, thoroughly con- vinced the writer that the only defect of the présent system les in its incomplete- ness. If it be true, as has been alleged, that hostile heads of departments violate the law by ee. unworthy persons on the rolls without examination, or through a fictitious designation of them as “ex- perts;” that heads of bureaus sometimes hold the names certified by the civil ser- vice commission till the political character of the candidates can be ascertained; that ignorance d incompetency frequently find their way to responsible positions among the “excepted” places; if promo- tions, reductions and dismissals are still made the media of political reward or pun- ishment; what does all this prove, but that the law reeds strengthening, and that the rules need stricter construction? More than this, it proves that the importance of the merit system must be brought home to the people by a campaign of education, so that politicians will learn that it is danger- ous to tamper with it. And in such a cam- paign the importance of a sturdy stand by a dignified and trusted body like the board of trade cannot be overestimated. A comparison of the two systems seems almost superflucus, since a selection based en intelligence must strike even the most ordinary mind as far superior to one based on mere party adherence. After serving in the various grades of clerkship, and as division chief, I unhevitatingly assert that the merit system gives 50 per cent more efficierey to the employed force than toes that of “‘spoils;” to say nothing cf the sinecures permitted under the latter. For instance, take the position of chief of di- vision. Prior to 1885 chiefs were usually selected by promotion from the lower grades, the orly way by which competent and experienced men could be assured. But on the false plea that these positions were confidential in character, they were exvept- ed from the examinations required by law for other grades end have since been fill- ed politically, under the administrations of both Cleveland and Harrison. The result is that a chief—the very man whose know- ledge and experience should enable him to direct others—enters on his work ignorant of his duties, remains four years without learning them, and departs to give place to another who plays the same farcical role. There are now on the rolls of the Treasury Department some forty-odd chiefs of division to whom nearly a hundred thou- sand dollars is paid in salaries, and this money might as well, for all the good it does the people, be thrown into the treas- ury macerator. It is easy to see that if, as one of your correspondents intimates, the public work is nevertheless done, it is done in spite of the spoils system, not because of it. Against such a policy of waste and dishonesty it behooves every good citizen to protest, and especially every organized body of good citizens, like the board of trade. The writer is not a sorehead; he was rot “put out;” he has no ax to grind, or favor to court; but in the interest of this community and of gcod government, he IN MANY INSTANCES A LIFE SAVER: THe GENvINt Jona MAL maker MAKES FLESH ' AND BLOOD © would like to sée an expression from the justly, reepected & of trade, in condemnation of i renders the interests end large percentage of the tants a th District Insecure and unc Instead INDEP. E * ee Be ses JUST REST FOR TWO YEARS pve : Mr. Reed Addressed the Home Market Club on Republican Policy. The annual banquet of the Home can oh Club of Boston, the leading republican ganization of Massachusetts, was held Mechanics’ building, Boston, last nigh} Upon the platform, besides the ing the reception commit! Russell Alger of Detroit and Rev. Ed Everett Hale of Boston. »} Gov. Greenhalge exten: a relgome the guests for the people of Massac! Senator Hoar, who spoke next, referring to the result of thé recent tion: “This politica) victory of éurs, victory in Kansas, in Vermont and in sachusetts, is but the vic! Ay ingman. It is the vict house and of the works! perform a work in these gentlemen x rem the League are total whey ge Ex-S; 7T ‘homas an ovation when = = shoes alt tating his hearers See ao eeputlions victory, h he; proceeded: les bring responsibilities, an pointed out to you, our ie ana mae werd that it probably meaus responsibility for many years. Of those many ‘years | shall not now speak. If we have Wisd for * two years we will be trusted for — yer a apne of = — two eems easy. We neither the President nor the Senate, and all we fan do is to let the country try the results of the folly of 1592. It is a poor prospect, but it is all there is. I hate to say this. I wish it were not so, and that we had such possession of the government as would enable us at once to devise such remedies as the country cry, needs. But the Constitution of this country was so made that the will of the people must become fixed before it can be effective. ‘It may be,” he went on to say later, “that at the last election hard times caused some irrational voting. It may be that disgust at the utter inefticiency of the democracy as rulers played no small part, but the fact remains that the overwhelming victory we have had was a victory for protection, as the firm faith of the Ameri- can people.” Col. W. 8. Parkerson of Louisiana was next introduced. He said that the old- time people of Louisiana believe in pro- tection. The democratic party had treated . them with contempt, so they allied them- selves with the republicans and made the more ier & as cio -— did Before. m. Russel er of Michigan was the last speakor. Governor McKinley, of Ohio bari © that such occasions in the like home-coming after the Coes of the He congratulated both the club and ear. Mtr. Reed upon the magnificent voting of 1894, and spoke with praise of the work of the Home Market Club. ——_—-+oe_____— PREMIUM ON GOLD. No Importance Attached to It by Bul< lon Brokers, The attempt to create an impression that the sale of gold at a small premfum has some significance has not borne fruit in Wall street. A reporter for the Associated Press talked with a lot of leading bullion brokers of New York city, and they in declaring that no importance is to be at- tached to the fact that a few small sales of gold have been made over the counter at_a trifling premium. The facts of the case are that less than $100,000 in all have been sold, and the pre- mium paid in no case reached quarter of 1 per cent. The gold was purchased by in- dividuals who desired to make sinall sub- scriptions for the new government bonds, and who either did not care to take the trouble to go through the form necessary to secure the gold at the subtreasury, or thought that it might possibly lessen the chances to obtain the bonds if they touk the specie from the treasury. Members of the firms of Handy & Harman, Zimmerman & Forshay and Nesslage, Colgate & Co. agree in saying that it was not unusual to buy gold at a premium of 1-8 and 1-4, and | even at half of 1 per cent to supply an im- * mediate want, and no notice would ordi- ~ narily be taken of such a transaction. It is only in connection with the goyern- ~* ment bond issue and the question of in- creasing the gold reserve that the matter is used as a subject of public interest, and only those who do not understand the sit- uation give it a second thought. They say further that there are no indications of flurry in gold, and that gold is not at a premium in New York in any sense of the . word. There are times, when, to meet a was wanted quickly, and a trifling profit was charged in the transaction. +00 G. H. Jennings, brother of the late Louts J. Jennings, the well-known journalist and member of parliament, is dead. BELONGS TO A PAST AGE —the geen R. sence fo have eeuacns sedermone Site Seeuee Pye ees THiS PAKENT OF ALL DISRASE, CONSTIPATION, permanently cured and every bone, Servet the Boke, tyes sonra ‘eathy hy using Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. NT—PRICELESS. Foster’s German Army & Navy Cure. 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