Evening Star Newspaper, March 4, 1923, Page 12

| 4,00 RECLASSIFICATION WINS AS FILIBUSTERING KILLS BILLS IN DYING SESSION (Continued from First Page.) the Senate action, and provision 18 made for the _clerical-mechanical service, as carried in the Senate bill, with the one amendment already dis- cussed. Text of Bill. text of the blll as finally to follows Ssction 1. That this act may be| cited as “The Classification Act of 1923 H Section 2. That. the term “com- yensatioh schedules” means the ®chedules of positions, grades and ralaries, as contained in section 13 of this act. The term The ngreed “departmen means an executive department of the United States government, a governmental establishment in the executive branch of the United States govern- ment: which is not a part 6f an exec- | utive department, the municipal gov-| ernment of the District of Columbia, | \e Botanic Garden, Library of Con- | ress, Library building and grounds. government printing office and the hsonian TInstitution. ] The term “the head of the depart-| me means the officer or group of | officers in the department who are 1ot subordinate or responsible to any | r ofticer of the department The term “board” means the sonnel classification board establish- ed by section 3 hereof, The term “position™ cific civi’ n ofhi or employment, | whether occupied or vacant, in a de- | partment other than the following Offices or employments in the postal teachers, libra ns, school officers and employes of mmunity center department the b of education of the ct of Columbia: officers and| members of the metropolitan police, | the fire department of the District of Columbia and the United States; park police, nd the commissioned versonnel of the coast guard, the public heaith rvice and the Coast and Geodetie Suryey The term “employ person temporarily or in_a position The term “service’ yroadestdivision of «nd employments Personnel of B means a spe- | | means any permanently means _the related offices ard. [in said the rate of compensation of each employe thereunder, in accordance with the rules prescribed in section 6 herein. Such allocations shall be reviewed and may be revised by the board and shall become final upon their approval by caid board. When- ever an existing position or a posi- tion hereafter created by law shall not fairly and reasonably be allocable to one of the grades of the several services described in the compensa- tion schedules, the board shall adopt for such position the range of com- pensation prescribed for a grade, or a class thereof, comparable there- with as to qualifications and duties. In determining the rate of com- pensation which an employe shall receive, the principle of equal com- pensation for equal work, irrespec- tive of sex, shall be followed. Section 5. That the compensation schedules shall apply only to civilian employes In the departments within the District of Columbia and shall not apply to employes in positions the duties of which are to perform or assist in ap- prentice, helper, or journeymen work in recognized trade or craft and skill- ed and mi-skilled labo: except such as .are under the direction and of the custodian of a public | or perform work which is ate, incidental, or preparatory worle of a professional, scientific, or techni charact The E make 2 survey of the fleld service and s port to Congress at its first session following the passage schedules of positions, and salaries for such service which shall follow the principles and rul of the compensation schedules here contained in so far as these are applicable to the fleld services. This | report shall include a list prepared by the head of each department, after con- | su ion with bo d nd in accordance | with a uniform procedure prescribed by | it. allocating all field positions in his department to their approximate grades hedules and fixin the pro- posed rate of compe 1 of each em- | ploye thereunder In accordance with the rules pre ribed in sec! 6 ! Rules for Compensation. Section 6. That in determining the compensation to be established initially for the several employees the following rules shall govern: 1. In computing the existing com- pensation of an employe, any bonus which the employe receives shall be i within THE SUNDAY ance with civil service rules, and when so promoted the emplove shall recelve compensation according to the schedule estiblished for the class to which he {s promoted. Sec. 8. That nothing in this act shall modify or repeal any existing pref- erence in appointment or reduction in the service of honorably discharged soldiers, eallors or marines under any existing law or any executive order now in force. May Revise Systems. Sec. 9. That the board shall review and may revise uniform systems of efiiciency rating established, or to be established, for the various grades or classes thereof, which shall set forth the degree of efficiency which shall constitute ground for (a) increase in the rate of compensation for em- ployes who have not attained the maximum rate of the class to which their positions are allocated, (b) con. tinuance at the existing rate of com- pensation without increase or de- crease, (c) decrease in the rate of compensation of employes who at the time are above the minimum rate for the class to which their positions are allocated, and (d) dismissal. The head of each department shall rate in accoxdance with such systems the efficiency of each employe under his_control or direction. The cur- rent ratings for each grade or class thereof shall be open to inspection by the representatives of the board and by the employes of the depart- ment_under conditions to be deter- mined by the board after consulta- tion with the department heads. Reductions in - compensation dismissal fqr inefficiency shall made by heads of departments in all cs whenever the efliciency rz warrant, as provided herein, to _the approval of the board. The board may require that copy of such current ratings shall be transmitted to and kept on file with the board. Sec. 10. That, subject to_such rules and_regulations as the Presi- dent may from time to time prescribe, and regardless of the department or independent establishment in which the position is lccated, an employe may be transferred from a position in one grade to a vacant position the same grade at the same rate of compensation. or promoted a va nt position in a higher de at a higher rate of comp = e with civil service existing n. in accordar rules, any pro statutes to the contrary notwith- standing: Provided, That nothing shall be construed to authorize permit the transfer of an em- ploye of the United States to tion under the municipal government of the District of Columbia, or an employe of the municipal government of the District of Columbla to a posi- vision of ! tion under the United States. c. 11. That nothing contain- ed in this act shall be construed to make permanent any temporary ap- and | for positions in this grade shall be| be | £3,800, posi- | STAR, WASHINGTON, D6, MARCH 4, 1923—PART 1. subordinates, work requiring profes- sional, scientific or technical training as herein specified, previous experi- ence, and, to a limited extent, the exercise of independent judgment. The annual rates of compensation for positions in this grade shall be $2,400, $2,500, $2,600, $2,700, $2,800, $2,900" and $3,000. Grade three. in this service, which may be referred to as the associate professional grade, ‘shall include all classes of positions the duties of which are to perform, individually or with a small number of trained & sistants, under general supervision, but with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, re- sponsible work requiring extended professional, scientific or technical training and considerable experienc Professionnl Employen. The annual rates of compensation for positions in this grade shall be $3,000, $3,100, $3,200, $3,300, $3.400. $3.500 and $3,600. Grade four in may be referred this service, . which to as the full pro- fessional grade shall Include il classes of positions the duties of which are to perform, under general administrative supervision, important specialized work requiring extended professional, sclentific or technic: training and experience, the exercisc of independent judgment and the as- sumption of responsibility for resuits, or for the administration of a & scientific or technical organization. | The annual rates of compensation | $4,000, $4.200, $4,400, $4.600.! K3 5,000, unless a higher| t specifically authorized by | in this service, which may be referred to as the senior pro- fessional grade, shall include all} classes of positions he duties of which are to act as assistant head of | a large professional or scientific ¢ v’ ganization, or to act as administra-{ tive head of a major subdivision of such an organization, or to act as head of a small professional or scientific organization, or to serve N’ consulting speclalists, or ndepend- tently to pla organize and conduct investigations in original research or development work in a professional entific or technical fleld. i annual rates of compensation lful’ positions In this grade shall be 1$5.200, $5.400, $5.600, $5,800 and $6,000, unless a higher rate is specifically authorized by law. Grade x in_ thi service, which may be referred to as the chief pro- | fesgional grade, shall include 1 | s of positions the dutles of| | which are to act as the scientific and | administrative head of a major pro- | fessional or sclentific bureau, or as a professional consultant to a de partment head or a commission r board dealing with profe -slnn.’!Ll In these days when manufacturers in all lines are endeavoring to get prices down to the lowest possible levels, be sure that in every piece of furni- has not been sacrificed for the sake of low price. Our standards are as high as ever. At this store you will find that we have suc- ture you buy quality FREE —Beautiful 26-Piece Rogers Silver Set FREE With Every Purchase of $100 or < =i — [ ] AN I, A Quality Counts 7701& Qs Never Refore before. where tional values! ceeded in finding furniture at a low price, in which the quality standards are as high as or higher than ever Our reputation demands that our merchan- dise measure up to the highest standards. Buy our dollar secures real quality and excep- We Deliver Anywhere. Freight Paid to All Points Not Reached by Our scientific or technical problems The annual rates of compensation | for positions in grade shall be $6.000. includ pointments under existing law. the employe is recelving That it shall be thej which approxi- | compensation less than the minimum | duty of the board to make & stucy s basic qualifications | rate of the grade or class thereof in 0f the rates of compenfivion PTG ind compensation wre prescribed. the | which his duties fall, the compensa- | yided in this ac for the FiGOUS distinction becween grades belng|tion shall be increased to tnat min- e fiiatrient deemica. by aan based upon differen 1 the mum rate any 5 Y ce. dif esponsibility and | board to be just and reasonable. D i zespensibllitvsad e s Satd board shall, after such study The term s* means a group of | sar: and at su quent time as it ositions)ip be established under this] o o may deem necessary, report its con- G i e i et clusions to Congress, with any rec- Whe utice Sub PeaLonBILINiTe: herent be made in the | ommendations it may deem advisable. ihat the same requirements as to edu- o Graden of Service. rf;:“”:‘}! Sec. 1. That the compensation e orl > cribed for the appropriate | Echedules be as follows : : . A Erade, but not at the rat The professional and scientific Lib Tabl xed therein, the compensation shall | service shall include all classes o be increased to the next higher rate, | positions the duties of which are to 1brary 1ables vl 5. If the employe is not a veteran | lerform routine, advisory. admints- ] salary. wa rlof the civil war, or a widow of such | {rative or research work which is To add a final touch of dis- tinction to the living room these tables offer many opportunities. They are finished in beautiful «molument r|veteran, and is receiving compe based upon the established principles Ben . gteran, and is receiving compen of a profession or science, and which mahogany at the surprisingly w T shade Section scribed for the approp requires professional. scientific or and The term “grade” means a subdi- | including one or e employe is receiving ensation within the range of prescribed for the appropriate one of the rates fixed there- in, no change s existing compen; If the employe is compensation within the We are now showing the greatest number of new and attractive styles in many seasons, and exceptionally moderate in price. Bridge Lamp, $9.75 with mahogany base and genuine «ilk shade. Floor Lamp, $12.75 mahogany know lec and of incumbents, | fitness are used ppointees, compensation cation, experience ability are demanded he same tests of to choose qualifie he same schedul 5 made The term Massive Buffets Reduced We have t few colonial buffets in golden oak that we are going to close out sacrifice. All mirrors, structed and extrao ary val ues a.t \Lh(t_ spe- $17'75 Gas or electric, hase with silk shade. Polychrome Floor Lamp, $27.50 heautiful georgette having 6-inch heav Eenuine ychrome a big have large established an | fompensation =hall be reduced to the | technical training equivalent to that massively lcnow s the it i cpresented by graduation from a £ the bureau bud e phensation standing. Sthe Dursau ol e udce new appointments shall be | Grade one in this ated by the dircetor, a member o mum rate of the appropri- | ma referred to as the junior pro- B CIoh) Shiviee Corsolssion br an le or class thereof. | fessional grade. shall ~include "all nate from that commission desig . 7. Increases in compensation | classes of positions the duties of difernate Fromithat commission colts {mnallibe aliowedinpon ttainment | which are to perform. under imme- chief of the United States burcau ot 1 maintenance of the appropriate | diate supervision, simple and ele- efficiency « \ alternate Teau %i|efficiency ratines to the next higher |mentary work recuiring professional. Dureat gesignated by the chief of the | r2te Within lary range scientifie or technical training as B T O 1 oa peralie: Provided Howe! hat in no | herein specified, but little or no ex- e budeet Cr o e burkillcase snall the compensation of any [verience. e Chatiar of “he Bosed ‘mploye be increased unless Con-| The annual rates of compensation Subject to the approval of the appropriated money from |for positions in_this grade shall pe President, the heads of the depart- the In se may lawfully be|$1.860, $1,920. $2,000, $2.100, $2,200. e il e tatlite e bonrd: uE nor shall the rate for $2,300 and’ $2,400 FadieRt for temporans be increased ond th Grade tw in this service, which e vtion: sMersior mum rate for the grade to which his [may be referred to as the wssistant sed of special knowled, { position is allocated. Nothing herein |professional grade. shall include all OF lesperiencs nequiradiin il classi: jconsaluedisHAllboconatiiedto ipn s of positions the duties of r experience reauired in the Cone. | vent the prometion of an employe | which are to perform, under imme- ticacton sand allocation 0f P9 | trom one elass to a v tion in |diate or general supervision, indi- R e a higher ¢ n accord- | vidually or with a small number of of efficiency shall board such co-operation a ; s the board may req formance of its duties under this act. The board shall mak, les and regulations not incor wvith the prov this act, provide such subdivisions of rades tained in sec hereof, nd such titles and de as it 3 g to the personnnel arc con- silk fringe ervice, o hasc mix Cuticura Soap Baths l Are Refreshing ,l Cleanse and freshen your skin by bathing daily with Cuticura Soap. If there are any signs of pimples, redness or roughness follow with a gentle application of Cuticura Oint- ment to soothe and heal. Dust with Cuticura Talcum; it perfumes as well | H a8 powders your skin. rive, Doy 150 Mot S - Dep: Sortevery: where Soun 2. Ointment 2 and t0c. Talcam e y S Cuticura Soap shat ut mug. ¥ 1 Choice of Any Three Pieces Pictured for $98.50 w you may come in and choose any threc oi the pieces pictured above at this greatly reduced price. A beautiful suite fin- ished in walnut, every piece extra well made and designed. Just think what a wonderful combination the bow-end bed, dresser and semi-vanity toilet table is at such a low price as this! Magnificent Velour and Tapestry Overstuffed Suites Here is one of the very latest creations in overstuffed living room furniture. Note the large upholstered fireside chair with its inviting wing back and deep cushions. $129.00 ind and difticul th ulacions shall provid aining and recording the positions and the qualifications quired of incumbents, it prepare and publish an statement giving (1) the duties and responsibilities involved in the classes to be established within the se illustrated where nece amples of tvpical task minimum_qualifications required for the satisfactory performance of such duties and tasks. and (3) the titles given to said classe In performing the foregoing du- ties the board shall follow as nearly s practic the classification made pursuant to the executive order of October 24, 1921 Form New Classes. from time to time onal ¢l within the seve rrades and n combine, divide, E or abolish existing classes. Department heads shall promptly report the duties and re- sponsibilities of new positions to the hoard. The board shall make nece s in compensation for rrying intenance and | requiring only part- You may have this suite in either combina- tion velour and tapestry or in plain velour, complete for o'~ Paint and Varish Products Prevent Destruction designate ses o 8-Pc. Walnut-Finished Dining Room Suite This beautiful Queen Anne Walnut-Finished Dining Room Suite. Here is a real bargain! The bed has massive continuous posts with substantial fillers, while tle dresser, finished in golden oak, has four spacious drawers and a large mirror. A full size chiffonier com- pletes this wonderful suite—one of the most extraordinary bedroom ] f irs ¢ values we have ever offered. in genuine leather. Special price.... : $5.00 Cash—$1.00 a Week Easy Terms ?‘Efi!fi!fi!fi!fiflfimfififlfifl&fi SSRSPECIALY, consisting of large Buffet with Mirror, Oblong Table, five Side Chairs and one Armchair, $98.50 position: for p. time service Section 4. That atter consultation with the board, and in accordance | with a uniform proceduvre prescribed by it, the head of each department shall ‘allocate all positions in his de- partment in the District of Colum- bia to their appropriate grades in the cmopensation_schedules and shall fix by Tons of Metal! N a year’s time your table bears the brunt of a tremendous down- pour of silver and steel. Knives, forks, spoons—nicking and denting, digging and cutting—slowly but steadily whittling away the glossy beauty of the surface. ‘What neediess ruin! Devoe Paint and Varnish Products coat the table with a smooth, dura- ble glase-like surface, guarding the wood from harm and keeping the beanty unmarred. Devoe & Raynolds Co., Inc. New York Philadelphia Chicage Founded 1754 In making your plans for new furniture this spring, do not forget that the floor cov- erings are the background for your furniture. The new rugs are exceptionally beautiful, including the latest Oriental and Chinese effects in all the most popular colors. Pric too, are down to rock bottom levels, $32.50 Prussere Y. $15.75 9x12 Grass $4.98 $16.20 Carriages All the and finishes SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PLATES—$15 PAINLESS EXTRACTION BY CONDUCTIVE ANESTHESIA. Removable Briagework Inserted j Without Grinding Your Teeth Plates Repaired $1.50 While You Wait. Plate DR. LEHMA 307 7th St. N.W.—Opp. Saks’ Open Evenings—Olosed on Sundays newest styles (d . 16-Piece Cereal Set Beautifully Decorated, With Rack—Exactly as Pictured This Cereal Set consists of 15 pieces and Rack—making 16 in all. This is very fine im- ported ware, with beautiful decoration and let- tering on each piece. Just 50 of these sets. Come early. For Monday only.............. are repre- 9x12 Axminster sented in the Spring Opening. 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