Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1897, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1897-16 PAGES. © OpensEvenings During December.“ Santa Claus Smashers! sets his face against the Should be smashed into emithereens and snowed under forever! ——— ‘Whosoever harmiess illusion so dear to every juvenile heart is more kuave than fvol. ‘Cherish it hearts, little ones. All christendom is at your beck. “ _ It is more blessed to give than to receive, therefore GIVE-good gifts. meo—Four — lots and as many different styles. but Xmas is so near at hand, and we tor aust CLUB gted ware! Your choice of these $10 Suits because we bought the gvods present beset be GIVE them to trade $ '~5Q KERSEY OVERCOATS — Blue or | Bi ASTRAKHAN OVERCOATS Black only. Any one of these $15 garments for $7.50. other idence of our desire to $ 98 fs set ak Graco $5" B oatine wat mee- quench = ALL 35.98. went into effect. Practice what for a BLACK SHACK OVERCOAT— ‘WOOL 8U! OO Genuine, CLAY, | WORSTED $§ || S Sults—Not affected by the tariff you at the old free price. YOUNG MEN'S SUITS $2.48, Up to % breast measure. $3 OR up. BOYS’ SHORT PANTS SUITS_trom....$1.25. MEN'S REEFER—with and $3.98, without STORM COLLARS— $5.00. ROYS" REE OUR JUVENILE DEPARTMEN' MEN'S PANTALUONS, LARGE SUCK, GREAT VAHIETY. LOW PRICES. WHAT SHALL I GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS? Look over this list carefully—you'll find it written out: 660 dozen Imported Japonette Handker- 400 dozen Hemstitched Japonette Initial chiefs, fancy borders. . 5c. Handkerchiefs . AS. 2 for 25e. @50 dozen Imported Ja chiefs, hemstitehed 5 One-half doze: ‘Tecks, Four-in-hand, Imperial and Band was, Se. kind i 25c. Se. Neckwear in elegant tk xes. Everywhere ¥ e else SOc. Here. oe = 39c. Hist erage Loxes—$i kind Silk Suspenders, Te. kind... Imported White P. value ee Imported Astrakhan Gloves—plush lined, Be. kind ... in’ Gandsome boxes. $1 Dress Shirts for Erglish Walking 6 Heavy Fleece-lined Te. a garment English Walbriggan Underwear, blue, ec: brown. kind Fads Adler's Celebrated 4-ply Linen ¢ wes. Valu Underwea: | Heavy Natural Wool Sox. 25c. kind Hesvy Rolled Plate Link Buttons. cifferent designs. 50c. kind . All up-to-date styles.......... Z 4ply Cuffs, 20 style Boys’ Cloth and Corduroy Caps........ cemtnrand corduroy Bee. and 75e. kinds 2 Boc. and kinds . : Bess’ Hats—Derbys and Fedcras. ne Se ae eee | ae, value $1.75 and $1.50 kinds........ Men‘s Hats—Derbys and Fedoras. 98 pew styles and colors. $1.50 kind. . C- | Men's Hats. $2.50 kind Large Stock of Fine Umbrellas. VICTOR E.- ADLE Ten Per Cent Clothing House, 923, 925, 927, 929 7th St. N. W. CORNER MASSACHUSEITS AVENUE. Men's Hats. $2 kind ... it WASHINGTON, D. C., Tuesday, December 14, 1897. We Will Redeem Your Trading Stamps Up To January Ist. With a desire to give all those an opportunity who have Trad- ing Stamps we will redeem same any time between now and Janu- ary Ist. We do this in order to prove to you our sincerity in our offer to you of long ago, to redeem every Trading Stamp issued by us should the courts decide against us. We have issued alto- gether 170 (one hundred and seventy) books, eack book containing 5.000 (five thousand) stamps, aggregating 850,000 (eight hundred and fifty thousand) Stamps. You can readily see which are our stamps, by comparing them with appended Underline them, bring them to us and receive cash for same. The only re- striction we make is that you bring your stamps in before five o'clock in the day, because it is difficult to decipher the numbers on the stamps aiter this hour. We have already redeemed thousands of these stamps. On Friday $1,408.00, on Saturday $1,203.00, and on Monday $422.00 worth. We give you these figures to prov: to you that we never flinch in doing anything which we consider fair and just, and we have proven to you beyond contradiction that we live up to all our promises. PACACABCAEGA. bettttrtetttttttt htt ttt bbb bib bbe ib beta dedi eee breed dh dete A cash discount of Five (5) per cent on all your purchases dur- ing this month. 9 ¢ BY rg 3 * Pad Pad 225, 226 and 327. . S84, 285 and 387. o4 and 365, Pad 2 and 343. De Pad 413 and 414, 7 Pad Sand 439, bd Pad 449, 450 and 451. : Pad . 459 and 460, bd Vad 9 « 439 and 440. . 484 and 485. . 489 and 490. 4v9 and H-117, 110 and 111. 139 and 140. Pad Pad Pad Ped 136, 138, . 126, 137, . 152, 153, Pad Pad 180 and 181. Pad ‘334 and 335. Pad , 22) and 221. Stamp Pad 227 and 228. Stamp Pad . 167 and 182. . Stamp Pad . 189 and 160. . Stamp Pad H, 391, . 184 and 195. 7, Stamp Pad H, 198, , 201 and 202. Stamp Pad H. 206, 207, 208, 209 and 2iu. Stamp Pad H, 211, 212, 213, 214 and 222. Dee. Si ip Pad Ii, 223 229, 230, 231 and 232. Dee. . St p Pad I, 233. 234, 235, 236 and 287. Dee. , “887, Stamp Pad H, 259, 260, 261, 262 and 263, 420, 422, 424, 426 Seventh Street. 9 a] ra Bd £ 2% £ 3 £ sz ig 3 a 2 £ 3 ££ 3% ra 9 £ ; £ 3 fS del63t £ ® OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL NINE O'CLOCK. Credit Makes Gift Buying Easy! No need to worry about getting the Christmas Pres- ents; everything will be EASY if you buy HERE—for you can take your own time in paying the bill—weekly or monthly—no notes or interest. Fine Furniture Gifts. Parlor and Banquet Lamps, with decorated porcelain or rich silk shades—all prices, from $2.50 up. Elegant line of Onyx-top Tables; Beautiful Dressing Tables in Oak, Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple. Combination Secretaries and Book Cases—beautifully carved and mirrored. Oak and Mahogany Writing Desk; Leather Upholstered Rock- ers and Parlor Chairs. Sideboards from $10 to $200—beau- ties at $25. Solid Oak China Closets—single or double doors—all prices. Parlor Suites—Bed Room Suites—Rugs, etc. Carpets made, laid and lined free—no charge for waste in matching figures. 817-+819-821-823 SeventhSt.N. W. Between H and I sts. OGOS OOTOOHSTHONOSS H OFOGOOOOS @6OSOS0OS06500000G08005C0S0G08 | 16-TEd * Good gifts, gifts that will afford both giver and receiver infinite Rudolph, West & Co. Allow Us To Suggest —the appropriateness of a se- lection from the ¢mnumerabie -usefal and -practical presents that make up our stock. There are suitable gifts here for boys and girls, and acceptable ones for adults. Useful gifts of really reliabie-worth are always welcomely received. Only the most dependable its in Skates, Tools, Knives, Cutlery and the like here—the kind ahy one can buy with absolute certainty of get- ting the best. SKATES. There'll be some keen sport in for ever of a Skates ere the exit of winter. store pair of And the or ie gets a-pair for Christ- mas will probably find them-a timely means fcr much enjoyment. Only the best Skates bere—the famous Peck & Snyder make. Not a bit more expensive than inferior ki Boys’ and Men’s Skates. 75¢. ones for 5oc. $1.25 ones for &5c. $2.00 ones for $1.40. $3.50 ones for $2.50. Ladies’ Skates. $1.50 ones for goc. $2.00 ones for $1.50. $2.50 ones for $2.00. $3.00 ones for $2.50. Professional Hockey Skates, 75c. up. KNIVES. The ivy is made when he has a Knife in bis pocket. It 1s the one tl in all the world that will surely tickle bis fancy. Good Pocket Knives here in abundance to fit any price you'll care to give. 3 2-blade size, 25c. 4-blade size, 50c. Walden'’s famous make of Pocket Knives, anteel, ee During the holiday season we will give @ Spring-clasp Kid Case free with each of these “Walden” Penknives. TOOLS. Encourage the boy who fs handy with tools by giving him good, reliable {m- plements. Lots of good tools here—the kind experienced carpenters use—reacon- ably, too. We Invite shoppers to aak our advice before buying tools. We have a stock of Xmas tree fittings that is second to none in the city. Prices are much below par of other stores. Rudolph, West&Co Succescora to J. H. Chesley & Co., 1004 F and 522 10th. 1t EEEEEEEEE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE Open evenings. rare QPALS with Diamonds The “Fad!” itn diamonds are the most popular Rings We anticipated the demand for these ble stones and now carry more than any velers combined, Ours are genuine Opali import the diamonds direct and manuf: ture the Rings in our own factory oa the prem: his is the reason our prices are so much for the same quality than others’. sample values: ELLEN EEEEEELEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELEEEELEEEEL ERE DELETE EEEREEEEEEDEEEEEEEE EEE EEEEEED EEE EEE EEE DEE EES CO Me ae Me See ee a ee ee ° i?) a *- - *- - i *- > = *- Ld > + : *- * *& Here are two uN 3S Cars This Genuine Opal Ring, surrounded bs 10) (This Superb Large jamonds. Cannot he | Opal Rings surrounded ry large = Guplicated under §16 | onde.” Worth $125. Only $10. Only $90. We can spread before yon more than 150 other Opal Rings from $12 to = R. Harris& Co., Cor. 7th & D Sts. eee eM CNT i i oT A AD See our Xmas Display. | Banquet Lamps And Globes. * We are displaying the largest and handsomest stock of Banquet Lamps and Decorated Banquet Globes in the city—hun- dreds of them—all new and very desirable for Christmas Gifts. Don’t fail to see them—LOW- EST PRICES—guaran- * teed. Brass Reading Lamps, $1.25. Brass Banquet Lamps, $2.75. (Both with best burners.) 75c. Dec. Banquet Globes, 43c. $4.50 Onyx & Brass Tables,$3.75 BEST BEACON DROP LIGHTS, 75c. | 25: ETCHED Gas “GLOBES, 15e. GAS AND OIL HEA’ 'G STOVES. eS CT HHH HH HH * * * * * * * * * * GAS LOGS, IRONS & FENDERS. and $ SHEDD =. Plumbing, Stoves, Lamps, Etc., 432 9th St. | aT TTT ATTRA asted Power. * If yonr printing plant or machine shop ‘* 8 operated by steam power more than © half your power is wasted—for no matter * whether you are using it or not, you must © still keep up the fires. With electricity ° ° . ° at you turn on the switch when you want power and turn if off when you don’t— you pay only for what you use. We sup- ply the current. U. S. Electric Lighting Co., 3 14th st. o.w. ‘Phone TT. . . . . DEFENSE... OF MERIT Oarl Sohum's Addr Before Nationa Givil Barrioe League. AMSWERS “ATTACKS OF ENEMIES President McKinley Highly Com- mended for His Firm Stand. SEC’Y MANENY’S LETTER — S -En tis amnual-Midress befere the National Civil Service Reform League at Cincinnati last night €arl Schurz, prestient of the league, devoted most of his remarks to an answer to the attacks which have lately been made on civil service in Congress and elsewhere. z He said in introduction: “The American people have hardly ever beheld @ rush for the spoils of office more tumultuous than that which followed President’ McKinley's accession to power. Nor have.we ever heurd a more furious, and, I-may add, a more disgraceful clamor from party men for the breach of party faith than that of republican politicians demanding the re- Feal, or at least the disembowelment, of the civil service law by a President and a majority in Congress solemnly pledged to its maintenance and extension.” He then renewed the utterances of the party as expressed in the national conven- tion at St. Louis and eulogized President McKinley for the firm stand he has taken to honestly carry out those declarations. Said the speaker: “It is ‘worth while to contemplate that scene. There stood the President of this great republic with the solemn vow honest- ly and thoroughly to enforce the civil ser- vice law and, wherever practicable, to ex- tend it—with that vow still warm on his lips; and facing him a group of persons pretending to represent a great organiza- tion ‘embracing the young and active men of the party,’ coollly insisting that this President should by one of his first official acts break and dishonor his party’s and his own pledge and thus before the Ameri- can people and all the world declare his party to be a cheat and himself a dishonest. man. Did it not occur to those persons that In approaching the President with such a request and in professing to think him capable of so disgraceful an act, they offered him just as deadly an insult as if they had asked him to forge a book check or to embezzle a trust fund, with the ex- pectation that he would do it? Did not one of them feel that after so outrageous an affront the President would have been justi- fied in treating them as persons not to be recognize@zas gentlemen, and as base slan- derers in falsely pretending to represent the young men of the republican party? Could they forget that if it really were true that the young men of the republican party can be inspired to strenuous effort only by the prospect of spoll, and that to obtain that spoil they would have their party dis- honer itself by breaking a time-honored vow, and by repudiating its faith, the moral vitality of that party would soon be gone? It was indeed a repulsive exhibition of the effect which the spoil system has exercised upon the moral sense of men, and the young men of the republican party cannot too soon repel the calumnious imputation cast upon them by their pretended repre- sentatives.” z In answer to the attack on the system based on the charge that Cleveland had gone beyond all precedent in placing em- ployes of the government under the protec- tion of civil service, the speaker maintained that the same charge had been raised by the democratic spoflsmen over similar ac- tions by republican presidents. It would be the policy of the league to, uphold all such extensions of the civil service, no mat- ter by whom made. On the questio visions of the Ia he said: is - A matter in which not only the civil service reformer, but the whole commer- cial community takes a lively interest, is the improvement of our consular service. If our commercial community wants a real reform in the method of appointment to consular positions, it must insist upon three things—competitive examinations for admission to the lowest grade of the con- sular service, promotion only for merit, and removal only for cause. From this rule should, at most, only those few consular positions be excepted that have a diplo- matic character. Summing up the attack on the system, he said: “I repeat, it is the aristocracy of influ- ence on one side and the democracy of merit on the other. And I cannot too strongly impress upon the mind of every- one concerned that every public employ- ment unnecessarily withdrawn from the domain of the democracy of merit and turned over to the aristocratic rule of in- fluence is an encroachment on popular rights. There is constant urgency on the part of so-called practical politicians, and sometimes also from executive officers who are exposed to political pressure, for the withdrawal of this or that class of posi- tfons which are now in the classified ser- vice from the competitive rule. In hardly any case has my examination of the rea- sons for such a demand convinced me of the necessity of the withdrawal. In al- most every instance we find the same or a similar class of offices elsewhere success- fully administered under the competitive rule, and nothing can be more certain than that the withdrawals asked for would re- sult in turning over the positions con- cerned to the abuses of patronage mon- gering and spoils politics. Those in power should never permit themselves to forget that when an office, the subjection of which to the competitive rule is at all practicable, is withheld from the domain of that rule, or whenever an office already un- der the competitive rule is without the clearest necessity withdrawn from it and is thus made a matter of patronage com- manded by influence, the people are robbed of their right of free competition for that public employment. That right cannot be too jealously guarded, especially by the men and women who are poor, or without influential backing, or too self-respecting to make themselves dependent upon the favor of the powerful Instead of their own work, and who, when serving the public, will not make themselves anybody's political slaves. In presenting his report, George McAneny, secretary of the league, read an open letter to Representative Grosvenor, in which he onswered the charge that the merit sys- tem tends to bulld up an aristocratic class. He said: I shall show that through the establish- ment of a trained body of subordinates the public busizess has been expedited to a remarkable degree, and that, as a direct consequence, many millions of dollars have been and are beg saved to the public treasury. I shall show also that for this and other reasohs, the filching of a single office or branch: from the merit system at this juncture will be resented by the peo- ple as quickly a it fs understood. But an- other matter first: You say that the con- tinued employment of men who are fitted and trainec for the twork they have to do develops “life tehure in the public aervice,” creates a “class separated from the com- mon people of the country” and “saps the fundamental principle of a government by the people.” Pardon me if I suggest that this is talk of an exceedingly reckless de- scription. There is‘mo “life tenure” in our civil service. Ani employe, even under Pre: ident McKinley's’ rete, may still be dis- missed for reasons watisfactory to the de. partment officer’ He is permitted to pre- sent a defense, *but“that must he in writ- ing; it involves ‘No “trial,” as you have per- sistently declared, and the decision of the superior officer is final. The President's rule, which by the way did not exist on the date on which your sentiments were writ- ten, but appeared before they were printed, guarantees merely that so long as a man’s work is well done he is to be rewarded by decent treatment. That is merit tenure, not Ife tenure. If anything could be more es- sentially American you have not suggested it. Nor have you explained why the non- political public servants form a “class sep- arated from the people.” If you mean that they are snubbed, both sides will resent it. If you mean that these clerks and mechan- ics, and inspectors and scientific workers, form an “aristocracy,” both will be amused. If these officers. and employes form a “class” of any sort it is a class of faithful, honest and capable men and women, from among whom the drones are rapidiy being driven, and the character of whose serv- ef extending the pro- to the consular service a : Garters—in fancy boxes—25¢, Baltimore Store, 108 N. visit Castelberg’s daily, and it is almost giving them away ‘ when you compare Castelberg’s prices with those of the com- : , bine of high-profit cash jewelers, and consider that a little down ‘and a little each week or month buys anything. Credit we offer to rich and poor alike--a generous credit which places the buying possibilities of all on the same scale. Half a million dollars’ worth of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry here for you to make your choice from. and largest stock south of Mason and Dixon’s line. é Everything marked in plain figures. Transactions strictly confidential. Goods delivered on first payment. Castelberg’s Nat’l Jewelry Co., 1103 Pa. Ave., Next Star Office. Eutaw St. ; Diamonds Given Away! : That’s what it fooks like from the number of buyers who ; The finest Established 1846. cfler Ie. big ferent kinds as the most pri tentious cafdy stcres in town 19¢. assortment--as many di cheap in nothing but the price. Priced | chocola ighest priced su The highest nothing but the best of everything 1s used. chocolates and other candies. 2, 3. 4 and 5-Ib b Schools, Sunday Sci Every variety of Packed in 1, is, Societies who have use for large lots can pocket the handsome dis- ccunt we offer. lor write about it. The 30c. grade at 25c. spd fancy boxes. In glasa faced Finer ones at 4%c. and Sterling silver Buckled Garters, 98c. es a ss ae es ~ Attractive Offerings throughout the store. $2.25 and $1.98 Pil: +6 _ styles—embrok fancy appliqued . ow Shame 1 rnd Fancy Swiss Aprons—Trimmed in 1ibbon (all colors) and lace. Special of | Silk Skirts—Taffeta silk of all shades Changeabi deep | ruflle—corded velvet bound—guaranteed all 5 pure silk—honestiy worth $7.50. D946 $ White Elderdown Coats — 4 three years— sizes one to trimmed with Angora’ fur— regularly sold at $1 Sete “s $1.37 coco 3, ¢ Think of selecting from ¢a stock of several thou- ¢sand of the finest UM- * BRELLAS! Engraving free. Children's School Gloria ralgewooe iekendiseeiccie Siesptotcsit se | ASC. 98c. for Ladies’ and Men's Umbrellas of Gloria Silk (the celebrated Otto Muller silk) —about 3 scores of style han- dies to select from—every one worth, exclusive of ribs and frame trom $1.25 up to, $2. A sigantic pureiuse enables Ro us to offer them at . e Ladies’ 26-in. Taffeta Silk Umbrellas—worth up to $3.98. Steel rod—close rolling and with fine imported Dresden handles—Ivory, Pearl, French Horn, IT Wood, mount- ed wit! sterling silver........ $1.98 Among the many novelties shown is the ‘“Princess’”—the daintiest appearing—most recher- che umbrella made. Rolls up to the dimensions of a walking stick! $1.98 up. A Handkerchief Sale unrivaled. One of the greatest of this year’s trade evénts is an assemblage of Handkerchiefs, embracing the finest products of the best makers —bought under conditions that enable us to quote record-estab- lishing prices! Latest Footing, Mechlen and Lace-edge— Drawn Work—Scalloped—Hemstitched Em- broidered Handkerchiefs. 49c.==75c.-=98c.-=-$1.25 to $2. 75e. Large Silk Mufflers, white brocaded—regularly sold for 75e.—our price. 50c. Japanese Silk Initial Handkerchiefs — at the sale price 49c. 39c. 7c. 12%4c. . Handker brotdered — scalloped bemstitched—drawn work.... rcbiefs, _em- edge— Ladies’ All-linen Hemstiteh- ed Hand-embroidered—Initial Handkerchiefs — 6 in fancy SoedecatoairatontratoatrsiondosdondontonSoegosieodegeogretreteasoatesbontongetesseotesteeseedbeseesreseespatresnesoatoetoateatostodiontodfedteedteegtreseage abasraghelontoeebasoasessessee sees smasmecialoncoasenconcefesseedeeg 75¢c. ee divine eee {tla tisndkerchiefe cone 1214c. "1 -1 \—He! iteh- od “Tultial Handkerchiefs 6 $1.50 = Holiday Bulletin. | ENGRAVING--50 cards and plate — guaranteed the same quality work and stock as the highest pricer sta- tioner in town gives for double the price. 59c. | Handsomely boxed—leave orders now for | Christmas delivery. i B ON MARCHE’S Hints and Helps for Your Gift Selecting. This is a great place to get ideas. Scarcely a thing is lacking that would not match your want. The Christmas fancies of bright minds and makers are ali about the store. Here are art things and artistic things—useful and service-giving wearables—knick knacks for home brightening—eye pleasing and mind instructing things tor the little ones. And mind this, please—forget the rest if you will— today’s prices are representative—not special—of the rare price offer- ings this December sale presents you. Greatest Cloak Clearing Event. One of the most unusual interest. It’s a mid-season clearing at end-of-the-season prices—a chance to buy a Wrap now—when you want it—at the usual when-yvu-don’t-want-it prices! wee i ee $8 Brocaded Satin Skirts. ..$5.98 Sonat cutee smiecter aoe $8 Brocaded Gros Grain notch collar; Reefer Coats, r in fine coverts, kerseys, Skirts .. cessentss gD whipcords and astrakhans, caterpillar cheviots and $7.50 Satin Waists go at... $4.98 Giagonals. Lined throughout J Soides Px with black and colored extin | $7.50 Fancy Silk Waists. . . .$4.98 Valage—tiap. pockets — lap seams—inlaid velvet collars. Actual $10 and $12.50 values $781 $7.50 Roman Stripe Waists.$4.98 Soeoedoatbageegoegeegeegeesecsentengonpoasoatoatoapeater tector tentereaoatoaseareaSoesenteasenaroaroesmeseetocsesseesenSoaSbageege goa sfoaseasmespesoesbaghasengvaseasbasvate ates geen atoegonsnasnagy French Cones Collarettes, edg- with, chinchilla — actually ¢> 4g Lot of Ladies’ Wrappers worth $8.50......... -» 92.4 end Bath Robes—and La- r Reefers dies’ Fine Saxony Wool See eee ae ‘Wrappers—have been pre- fine quality cloth reefers— vlously sold at $8 and #49) —on sale at the sensational price of.. splendidly made garments— ie 4. 3 and. Gyear sizes. Worth $4, $5 and $6. 15°. $D-98 Ladies’ Mink Scarfs, ornamented with Io tails and genuine mink fheadswoitercd ater -- cece seeere ee eebererepeh ese heres Special line of Mink Scarfs offered at...................-89¢. Child’s Fur Sets, chinchilla, white angora and oposum, flat muff with pocket book and scarf............. ceeee seen ee ee ees $1.68 Grand Display of Holiday Gloves. Extraordinary efforts have been made to make this season’s Glove bargains greater than ever. Handsome Glove Cases gratis with all purchases. Sizes selected not suiting exchanged after Christmas. Bon Marche’s Peerless Gloves. ...... Bon Marche’s La Tour Gloves. $1.25 the pair. Bon Marche’s Maurice Gloves. . . -$1.50 the pair. Bon Marche’s Morsy (Courvosier).............-$1.75 the pair. In all the new shades—-in 4-button and new patent clasp. Bom $1.00 the pair. Wear a size smaller Glove. The PATENT THUMB GLOVE (bere only) enables you to @ it! Outwears any of the other sorts—its better and looks handsomer. Box and Glove Buttoner. wate. ad im all the ML new shades—white, black, c tan, red, brown, green with . Dew embd. backs. Honestly 89 AIeC © ead ae 5 j ; regular retail price. 314-316 Seventh. is making their calling costantly aoa honorable. To be a member of the civil service will be as proud a thing to an American citizen before very long as it now is to be a member of the military or navy You have not explained, by the way, why for consistency’s sake you do not advocate the disbanding of the army oeety ot 7earh 20 nema eee crete the 8] fo untrained men. While, however, a reasonable degree of permanence has been secured in the govern- ment's- business force, the tenure of each man and woman continues to depend solely on the faithful and efficient perf. rk keeps his books badly be- duty, Af Socn't believe in the tarif’ pollcy ‘son, count room or | predecessor, though he might See cians Stacia “the — to any. other, he pleases,”‘The Secretary of pretty sure fault will lavy retains as wate secretary eotckly Sa these things do| gentleman he found occupying that office, not Your own theory that em-/| and similar instances might be related by ployes a different faith “hate | the score. If such employes may be safely hope. and its ultimate occupant minor positions I think: Shs by very few of the | may also be.