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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
The Element. of Mercantile success.

A little more than twenty five years ago,
lin 1850 when Boston contained only about
40. 900 inhabitants, and an assessed valuation
of $50, OO0, 900. three young merchants open
ed small jobbing store, in the dry goods
line, on Milk street. They were Eben d. Jor-
dan. Is. L. Marsh. and Charles Marsh. They
had but small capital, comparatively, but
they multiplied that many times by their
knowledge of the business, their characters.
courage, and that genius for hard work"
which is at the bottom of all worthy success
They had three clerks and did the rest them
selves. Their trade was mostly in New Eng
land, and was done for cash only. Six years
later they removed to larger quarters in Pearl
street and in 1861 TO Devonshire street, where
in 1865 their business had grown to a total of
from twenty to twenty-three millions a year,
and four or five hundred employees We're en-
gagged. They had also, ut this time, stores in
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and
thus established lines of trade that have been
of great service to them, and of much value
10 Boston, since then. In 1862 they bought
Co.. on Washington and Avon streets-the
same now used for their retail business-and
conducted both stores.
Partners have come in and dropped out
but still Jordan, Marsh d Co.," have gone
on, until their name is the best known of any
in Boston, and their sales, in the wholesale
and retail stores, are double-and perhaps
more nearly treble-those of any other house
in New England. Their wholesale store, front
ing ON Bedford and Kingston streets and
Rowe court. is said to be the finest jobbing
store in America, There are five floors, each
with an area of u, 900 feet--2I acres in all
and the stock is complete in all departments.
The retail store is equally complete in its way,
and In them both there are employed from
twelve to fifteen hundred persons, according
to the season of the year And to-day, when
the Boston of 1851 has grown TO a population
of nearly $50, 600, with an assessed property
amounting TO almost $500, 900, OOO-with an
export trade of SIS, 900, 600, and imports foot
ing up to $40, 900, 600 in gold value-with un
equalled terminal advantages, and greatly in
creased railroad facilities, -the house of Jor
dan, Marsh X Co., maintains its position a
the head of the dry goods trade, The retail
store is supplied directly from their own job
hing house. and one profit at least is saved
And in buying such immense quantities, il
the marts of Europe and wherever in tn,
world trade has made its way, there is n man
ifest advantage. In fact, facilities for buy
ing, with all that this includes as to money
opportunity, and amount, has come to be
prime condition Of success in trade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

DEMONSTRATIONS for the year are thus
given in Pucks Almanac for 1873:
The moon will be out all night oftener than
usual this year, and consequently be very full
in the morning
Jupiter will have little alteration with
Uranus. Mercury will be bottle-holder, and
Venus umpire.
The first eclipse of the moon will occur
little sooner than later, and will be visible in
Hoboken, through smoked beer-glass.
Rapid Transit will be Saturn by the old
fogies of the consultations
There will be more weather than has been
known for fifty years.
Sun rises in the east and sets in the west un-
til further notice.
Neptune will play sancho Pedro with Cas-
tor and Pollux.
The base ball season comes in rs usual.
Westward the star of Umpire takes its way.
Hash-Wednesday will come as often as your
landlady chooses this year
The moon will make phases as heretofore.
Unless something unforeseen shall have oc-
curd, the milky whey will remain the cheese
with the man in the moon.
Apogees, perigees, and all the delicacies of
the season can be had in quantities to suit the
purchaser. If you don't see what you want,
ask for it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
Business Notitrs.


Many persons say Il haven't got the Con-
sumption" when asked to cure their Cough
with Shiloh's Consumption Cure. 10 they
not !.aow that Coughs lead to Consumption
and u remedy that will cure Consumption will
certainly and surely cure Il cough or any lang
or throat trouble. We know it will cure when
all others fail and our faith in it is so positive
that We will refund the price paid if you re-
ceiye no benefit Is not this fair PROPOSE
ton. Price 10 cts. 80 cts. and Sl.O0 per bot
tie. For lame Chest Back or Side, use Shi-
loh's Porous Plaster. Price - cts For sale
by II. c. Willard a Co., l. n. Thorn a Son,
Brattleboro.
Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
liver complaint Constipation, and general
debility when you can ct at our store Shi-
loh's System Vitalizer which we sell on a pos
tive guarantee to cure you. Price 10 cts and
- cts. For sale by II. c. Willard x Co., and
l. n. Thorn & Son, Brattl,boro.
"HAcKNETAcK" n popular and fragrant per-
fmne. Sold by II. c. Willard 4 Co., and !. n.
Thorn & Son, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

VERMONT SAVINGS BANKs.-According to
the figures of Hon. William II. Dubois, of
West Randolph. State Savings Bank examin-
er, the total amount of deposits in all our saw
ings banks is Ss32l. 72G. There are in the
State twenty savings banks and trust compa-
MES, with 81, j2s depositors-an increase in
number during the year Of 2,O47. The in
crease in the amount due depositors is SOB,
1881. The total yearly expenses of all the
banks were 81, G13.Gl, which amount in
cludes United States revenue taxes paid. The
amount of surplus held by all the banks, MS
shown 10y the report was S3jG, 27I.l9, an in
crease over the amount held at the same time
the year previous of SEC, 777.5l-''which
would indicate the Examiner says, that the
savings banks are in sound condition, and
are prudently managed by capable and honest
men. who have the interests of the banks and
depositors at heart, and who will faithfully
fulfill the important trusts committed to
them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

How BIRD WAS IDENTIFIED. The Sara
toga, N. Y, Sdrdtogidn contains this pleasant
little story; "A lady visiting Walton street
residence few days since was attracted to Il
beautiful canary bird by its close resemblance
to one she had lost last spring She was in
formed that the songster had come TO them.
they finding it one chilly morning perched
upon window-sill The lady stated that the
bird had been taught to perform the pretty
little feat, when given its liberty in room,
of picking up pin and sticking it in the car
pet. The cage door was opened and as the
canary flew forth the lady threw pin out in
the centre of the floor. The bird immediate
ly few down to where it lay, caught it in its
bill, deXterously stuck it in perpendicular
position in the carpet after which it hoped
of a step or two and warbled forth some of
its sweetest notes, as if in exultation of the
feat it had accomplished. 1t was her long
lost songster."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

Friend, stop that cough! Do not neglect a common
cold even for day. 1t may end in Consumption and
death REV. y. II. DowNs ELIXIR las cured thous-
ands, both old and young; and 1t will cure you, if
taken freely and in The Elixir has been be-
fore the American people FoRrY-sIx years, and has
failed to give relief to all who have used it. 1t
has won its way by ACTUAL SERVICE, until 1t has be-
come a household friend in thousands Of our best
families. Regular physicians use and recommend it.
Clcrgynen aud all public speakers its best pat
rous Railroad employees, much exposed to colds,
coughs, etc, should always use It, Farmers, Law.
yers, Merchants and everybody, old and young,
speak highly in its praise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

THR PHoNoGRAPH The new phonograph
invented by Thomas Edison is IL wonderful
invention. II is composed of brass cylinder
about four inches in diameter and about ten
inches long, with axles ten inches long on
which thread is cut. coming from either end
and passing through nut journals. To one OF
these axles n crank is attached, by which the
cylinder is turned, moving either way rs the
crank is moved. This cylinder has small lines
cut intoitand running around its whole length.
it. BY the side of the cylinderand resting on it
is u pin attached to vibrating plate, over
which is n mouthpiece with small hole lead
ing to the plate Immediately over the hole.
When the phonograph is to be used, a sheet
of lead paper is spread over the cylinder the
words or sounds TO be Reproduced are made
very close to the mouthpiece and the vibrn-
ton in the air occasioned by their utternuce
causes the plate to move, and the pin indents
the lead paper upon the cylinder, which, by
the way, is turned by means of the crank dur
ing the operation. The words being spoken,
the paper is indented by the pin, and the
crank turns the cylinder back to its starting
point tunnel is then placed over the
mouthpiece. Mr.. Edison used one made of n
plain piece of writing paper. The cylinder is
then turned over the same space 1t originally
traversed and the sounds are reproduced ac-
curately and can be heard for several feet
around the instrument, varying always with
the loudness of the tone in which the words
were spoken to the machine. After receiving
the indentations made by the pin the lead pa
per can be taken off the cylinder and 10y re-
placing it at any other time the words can be
exactly reproduced Several days ago Mr..
Edison adjusted the phonograph to the tele-
phone and succeeded perfectly in sending n
conversation over the telegraph wire from his
laboratory at Menlo Park to Newark, dis
lance of seven miles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
COLLINS
N0LTAIG PLASTER

Affords the most grateful relief in Rheuma-
tism, Weak Spine, Local Pains, Nervous AZ
f,ctions, Local rheumatism, Ale Douloureux,
Nervous Rain, Affection OF the Kidneys,
Fractured Isibs, Affections orthc Chest, Colds
and Coughs, Injuries Of the lack, Strains
and Bruises, Weak Brck, Nervous Pain Of tho
Bowels, Cramp in tho Stomach and Limbs,
Heart Affections, Enlarged Spleen, Bruises
and Punctures, RheGmatism of the Wrists
and Arms, asthma, Gput, Local and Deep
seated Pains, Pain in tho Ghost, Stitch in the
lack. Pain In the Hip, Varicose or Enlarged
Ncins, CriclS ia the BagiS and Neck, Pain and
Weakness in Side and Sack, Ionrsencss, Sore
Throat, Lumbago, WhOOping Cough, Sharp
Pains in the Breast, Heart Disease, Oulnsy,
Diabetes, and for Lamcness in any part of the
Body.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

FfOm Mfs. Mary fr1ncIs, vol kno"n a3 ''HaIEaF'I
Blount"
BRaHrB,HK, woodstock VT, oct. 6, $40.
Seth W. Fowle X Sons:
Gentlerneu,-Two years ago I began TO take the Pr
RuviAN sYnUP. / was In lauguid, hali-alive state,
through incpent dyspepsia and defective circulation
Of the blood. Three bottles Of the PERUVIAN SYhuP
changed this to glowing, bounding health. have
fine appetite, sleep soundly, and can walk hve miles
easily without resting busy myself out OF doors ali
day long without fatigue.
4 lady COUSIN who resides with me, took the Syrup
during her recovery from a serious illness 81 some
weeks. She has been invalid for years. Five bot
ties Of the Syrup have built up her system that she
now eats quite heartily sleeps we'll and can walk
three miles Gn fine weather. without fatigue. con-
slider the medicine invaluable to perscus of scden
tary pursuits, to those who suffer from languor or
low spirits that relate this personal experience Of s
effects 20 yuu leaving you to make what use you
please Of my letter. Yours, very respectfully,
MARY FRANCIS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
tHiA BAY STATE HOUSE, BOSTON,

FINHE undersigned has taken an interest in the
i aboye-named house upon such favorable terms
that he accommodate travellers at such reasonable
rates cannot fail TO give satisfaction. The hotel Is
situated on Hanover street, within ten minutes Of
Northern aud Eastern depos, has all the modern con-
yeniences Of hrst-class hotel, and excellent table.
Perfect satisfaction in every respect guaranteed.
Terms 81 to 80 per day Horse cars pass the house
every few minutes for all parts Of the city.
p. A. ROBERTS,
A Formerly of Marlboro Hotel, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

Henry & Johusou's ATnica and Oil Lnment is an
external remedy for man East, for curing Wounds
Sprains, Strains, Sores, Cuts, Bruised, Burns and
Ulcers OF every kind, including skin Diseases geuor-
ally and while it, application is harmless and never
painful, its effects most wonderful. As Family
Eminent it meets the wants Of every household.
Warranted 10 satisfy all who use it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

The BURLINGTON ALMANAC AND BUSINESS
DmEcToRY, published by the Free Press As
sociation of that city, is compact and well
gotten up little annual, creditable to its pub
fishers, and welcome souvenir, doubtless,
to all the patrons of the reliable and substan-
tial Fro6 Pres
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
10 YEARS A SUFFERER.
From Hon. Theo. P. Bogert, Bristol, r. l.
CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS,

Such as Sore, Wcnk, InAamcd, Red, and waery Eyes
Ilccrat1n Hau Inflammation OF the Earj Ringing
Noises 81 Tic Head; Sure ThrCut Elongaton Of the
Uyula nud svcllcd TuusNai Nervous Headache Men.
ralga, pi1zmlus, Coudcd Memory. Loss Of Nervous
Force, llcprcs iun OF Eprit6,-uru all carefully and
scientifically. atcl with this remedy according 10
directions WTigh accompany each bottle, or Will be
mailed 20 cNv address on rrcpipt OF STAMP.
. Each package contains I'r. Saufords Improved In.
nalng Tube with iull directions In ali cases.
lHceSlW. Sold by an Wholesale and Retail Druggists
throughout the nlted States aud C1uudHs. WEEKS Il
iuliEla General Agcu'a and Wholesale Druggists,
li0SLDu.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

yoring Extracts, 2l blackstone ST., Boston,
soMERyILLE, Mass, Dec. G, 1876.
Mtssrs. Seth ". Towle Sons:
Gentemen,-Last spring my little daughter, aged
Ave, became very much emaciated with loss Of appe
tite and great prostratOn OF strength, 80 much so
that obliged to take her out Of school. This
continued through the summer, and caused us much
anxiety After trying various remedies without de-
irving any benefit Our family physician recommended
the use Of PERUVIAN syrup After using II one week
We saw marked improvement in the child's condi-
ton and in month she rapidly gaining in health
and strength, her appetite being excellent. At this
date she Is perfectly well, with round, plump checks
and healthy color aud Is again attending school regu
larry. consider her restoration TO health entirely
due to the Peruvian SYRUp, and feel that cannot
too highly recommen nd it a. q tonic.
Very gratefully yours,
CHAS. II. COLGATE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP
Hardware!

We have a very full and complete
stock OfHardware, in all its branch
eS, comprising Heavy and Shelf
Hardware, Nails, Iron and Steel,
Saws, Axes, ChiSels, Planes, Table
and Pocket Cutlery, Screws, Bolts,
Springs, AXleS and Carriage Wood
Work, Wheels, Hubs, Rims, SpOkeS,
Shafts, &c. Also Horse and Ok
Shoes, Horse Nails, Files & RaSpS,
Betting, ShOyelS, Spades, Picks &
Hoes, ---all Of which we offer at low
est possible prices for good goods.
c, T. THOMPSON & CO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD

TRAINS LEAVE BRATTLEBoRO AS FOLLOWS:
Going south.
4:l2 a. m. for South vernon, Springfield, Miers
Falls, fichburg, Boston, &c.
:3j a. M, for Conn. River Il. Il.
10 :0j A. m, for Millers Falls, Fitchburg, Boston,
Hoosac Tunnel, &c
1920 p. IN, for Conn. River r. H., with Fitchburg
train west, with fast express for Boston via Boston
Albany Il. r., and at New London with steamers
for New York.
Going North.
Trains arrive IN Brattleboro-
1887 a. IN, from New London and New York.
l2:li =. m from Millers Falls, Hootac Tunnel, Dos
ton, fitchburg, sc.
:43 y. M, from Springfield New York, &c.
:35 ,. m, from Boston, Worcester, HOosac Tunnel,
&c.
1O:ll ?. me- from Millers Falls Boston, Fitchburg &c
@. W. BENTLEY, Gen. supt.
New London, Conn, Nov. 30, 1871. 80
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

THIS PATENT is now owned by
JOHN GORE and S, M, WAITE,
and a right to use it must be secured
from them, or its infringement will
be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law.
Address JOHN GORE or S. NJ. WAITE, Brauleboro,
Vermont tng
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
Moving Machines.

NTESSES, NEWHALL 4 STEBBINS having issued
vi their circular in which they propose to guaran-
tee all parties using th ir moving machines from
damages for infringement Of John Cores patent, the
subscribers would say to them and the public that If
Newhall Stebnius will furnish any good evidence Of
their pecunary responsibility that would be a respect
able guaranty that damages could be collected Of them
on the issue uf suit they shall be rratihed with such
a chance. JOHN GORE,
s. NJ. WAITE.
Brattlchoro June u, 1911. "a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
maye Won yellow ErcsI

Bakers Mandrake Bitters will certainly cure yuu
II You have any Liver dincuy Indigestion constipA
ton, pain in the right tide, try these Biters at once
and see how much good you can receive for 25 cts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

CLAIMS.
l. The combination, substantially above set
forth Of the hnger-heam projecting atcrally at
sid of the main frame aud sti-draf tongue, and Of
both the running wheels " the harvester the hinged
link connecting the huEer-heam aud main frame, and
the hand-lever connected with the inner end Of the
hngrrooam, for the purpose Of turning up the outer
end thereof upon the lower hingo-Iiyot Of the said
link an axis.
,. The combination, substantially as before set
forth, Of the hnger-bcgm projecting ateraily
side Of the main frame and stidraft tongue, and Of
both the running-W heels Of the harvester. the link
connecting the hnperbeam and main frame, the hand
lever connected With the Tuner end Il the hngcrbeam
and the second lever upon tho main frame.
3. The combination, substantially before set
forth, Of the cuttersock the crank for driving the
same, the connecting rod. aud the swivel jOurnal-bo1
Of the connectipRrod having its Iiyots arranged lon
gitudinally of said ounoctiug-rod.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
Railroads.
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD.

,.,-..z,.z.D m ONand after 20, Oct g. 1911 BIZ
-------A--a---pOints North at 1855 n. M,
5:ij =. M, and 10 10 p. m.
The 1910 .. m. train is express for Montreal with
sic. ping car attached
The lO:35 T. N. train is mail train Tor Montpelier,
st. Adams. Rutland, Burlington Montreal, the Pas
sumpsc road and the White Mountains.
The J'45 r. train is II all train for Rutland aud
White River Junction.
Trains leave bellows FALLS for the South, con-
Meeting with the Connecticut River line at BrutebO-
70, follows: Montreal express train at 40 a. IN.
mail aud accommodation, 40 a. m. mail and accom-
mediation, 1875 =. IN. The 800 M train arrives in
New York at 1900 the 7:ft train at 4:l5.
All these trai1s make close connection with Boston
Albany T. r., both cast and west Of Springfield.
% S. NJ. WAITE, Vice President.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
IRON in the BLOOD
Is Natures Own Vitalizer!
PERUVIAN SYRUP,
PERUVIAN SYRUP,

A protected solution Of the Proto1ide Of IRON Is 20
combined a. to have the character OF az aninen', ~
easily digcsted and assimated with the p9oC ~ w
simriest food IL increases the quantity OF Nature
own WALKING agent Iron In the Blood anu cu'es
thousand Ills simply by toning up invigoTanng ~
vltazing the system. The enriched anu ','si,ing
damages and waste, searching out morbid secre'iouH
and leaving nothing Tor disease to feed upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
Price, % Cents.
Az for CoLLINs, YoLTAlO PLAsIER.

Sold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists
throughout the United States and Canadas,
and by WEEKS s. POTTER, Proprictors,
BOSTON. NIass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
For a Spring Medicine,

II has no equal. stimulating without reaction its
effects are permanent, differing IN tniS r'tpec' rum
all Alcoholic TONES.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
CAUTION d!
New England Mower


$3.50. HARvEsrEns. John Gore, Brattleboro, W.
Patent No. 26,532, dated Dec o. 1859: reissue No.
l,l29, dated Jan. 10, 1861; extended seven years
Titled May II, 1871
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
FIom nc ohrIsLlan Union, Aug. p. ls77:

"a valuable horse of the writer's was kicked on the
heck swelling and lamenesB eRsued, rendering the
animal nearly worthless. We We're advised 10 try
Giles Liniment, aud gratifed to say acted like
charm. About two inches Of bone came away, the
sore healed up, aud the lameness and swelling are
fast disappearing.
HgNRY WARD BEEoHER,( Editorr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01

Send postal card for pamphlet containing full in
formation to DOCTOR GILES, 4Gl sixth Avenue N. Y
HENRY G. WILLARD h co, Agents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-01
PERUVIAN SYRUP.
PERUVIAN SYRUP.
From Cha.. n. Colgate, Esq,

OF the firm Of Colgate 4 Co., Manufacturers Of Fla
yoring Extracts 81 blackstone ST., Boston.
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PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP
DyspEPg1A DEBILITY. LIVER COMPLAINT,
DROPSY, CHRONIC DlAnRHGA, Hollis NH
VOUS AFFECTIONS, CuILLS fENEEsi
uUMORs, loss OF CONSTITUTIONAL
VIGOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, &c.
From "a WeII-KnOwn writers

Prom Mrs. Mary Francis, we'll known as margaret
Blount"
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-05-01
POLITICAL As-EssM MEN rs.

A bill is now before the House of
Representatives to prevent the levyinQ
and collecting of assessments for politi.
cal purposes. This is move in The
hight direction for real reform ia the
civil service. II has been customary
for che party 10 power to tax every
Federal office holder aud clerk in the
Departments to raise funds to carry on
its campaigns. aud the refusal of the
person 80 taxed to pay was followed by
his speedy removal. Every employe
Of the Government at w sshing,on. and
in the various Custom Houses, Mints.
Revenue offices. etc., was expected to
pay. in. proportion to the wages on
salary he received. his regular assess
ment to National, State. and county
committees for campaign expenses.
This worked hardship on subordinate
atficl.ls aud employee OF the Govern.
lnent who received limited salaries, vet
fear Of the conse qaeuces, which were
sure to follow q refusal to pay, COM
PEELED them to meet the demand with
alacrltv aud pay the assessment with.
ont murmur. Ha, es' civil service
order, preventing Federal office holders
flom participating acriveiy Ia po,illcs
aud paying assessments for political
purposes which created such dissatisfac.
ton In certain quarters Was Intended to
correct this abuse. Recently the Presi.
dental order WAS modified Dy permitting
office holders to make voluntary contri.
buttons for campaign expenses. aud
now Congress proposes to N .ae it IN
offrnse.. punishable BY flung the assess
s0rs' and the Dismissal Of those who
pay chs assessment from the service of
the Government, aud making the tsuor
of Of3ce Independent of the amount
the office holder pays Oh cou.
tributes tor party purposes.