Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-03

by one OF the buyers. Here is fac smle of the card
THE LABoRER is WORTHY OF HIS REWARD"
| ATTENTION. FRIENDS OF LABOR.
street and Pennsylvania avenue is unfair in ali his
dealings with Organized labor and also with his female
ing hours, arbitrarily filming them for petty offenses
and has been guilty of other acts of tyranny.
REFLECT Is HE WORTHY OF YOUR PATRON
TAKE THIS CARD TO YOUR FAMILY,
BY advice of several of the buyers it was decided to
| show the card to Mr.. Lisner.
1t was somewhat nervously the advertising man ap-
preached the Office and the interview was very brief
"7his is he' "Time ,oal sho,c,n .Dont notice ar,
the Palas Royal proprietor returns to his letter
writing with action that said to him who knew him
Don't let me hear of this dsagreesble subject again"
Thus disagreeably ends Chapter II.
CHAPTER III.
That good should come Of evil is a bad maxim but
that good does often Of evil is certainly true
Those of the PAIAIs ROYAL clerks who have grown
| from almost children, into men and women, in the
service of Mr.. Lisner feel the sting of that .horrd
card"-as one pretty girl termed it-even more than
proprietor appeared to. Said one young lady, who
has been sone years in the store who now holds
an important position, III that card true uo,ad
De ah'aned to acsnowlst9s that ,oorked IN SUCH a
store"
The outcome Of these talks between the clerks was
meeting at which the following was drafted and
signed By erery clerk in the store excepting Of course
| those who were absent on their vacations
| AN anonymous card having been put in circula-
non by some malicious person representing Mr..
Lisner. the proprietor Of the PALAIs ROYAL, as
being unfair in all his dealings toward his employees
not allowing them to sit down and being disposed to
md them for trivial oFenses we the employees take
this method of extending our sympathy, and pro-
nounce the above statement grave misrepresenta-
ton and utter falsehood and add that Mr. Usner has
always proved himself a kind employer and q true
friend"
The above with the long list Of signatures of his
ployes was duly presented MI Lsner who feelinsiy
REPLIED "IhGrdy regret the Objectionable card since
has proved have the confidence respect Of my en-
p1oye' and feet assured that thinking people ,u not
toterate the means used to i,Jure msS
That that card has frightened the bonds tina. unite
the employer and employees of the Palais Royal only
illustrates that good can come Of evil and thus hap
ply though mixed with evil. ends Chapter III.
CHAPTER iii.
Mr. Lsner leaves for well-earned vacation but not
before consultation with the heads of the various de-
the result Of which is that the buyers are
left absolute masters Of their departments the sdyer
Using man being advised to his own discretion,
subjectof course to the suggestions Of the buyers
and thus it that this story is published and
with the assurance Of all the clerks that the Palais
Royal patrons viii have it practically demonstrated
that the utmost cordiality exists between employer
and employees. But deeds shall tell more eloquenty
words The patrons Of the store shall see that the
clerks appreciate their employer.
In the large center show window on Monday will be
exhibited handsomely framed the resolutions adopted
By the members of the Palais Royal Beneficial Asso
ciaton-' This will greet Mr.. Lisner when he enter,
his ONCE on his return from Saratoga 1t reads; "A,
meeting Of the Palais Royal Beneficial Association,
held July "a. 1889. the following resolutions were
; adopted:
. "Whereas. the many acts Of generosity by the pro
prietor Of the Pzxis Royal Mr. A. Lisner has placed
the Palais Royal Beneficial Association under oblgs
TONS and his uniform kindness TO his employees ha,
demonstrated his consideration for their welfare ant
IL being desired to perpetuate testimonial Of thu
sentiment Of attachment 10 him now existing in thu
establishment
Therefore be it resolved That the contribution tc
the treasury Of the association Is gratefully acknow
edged with the assurance that 1t win find Its way into
many avenues leading good aiding the objects OF
. the organization;
Resolved, That the Saturday half day closing IN
summer is appreciated an act to his credit winnius
the esteem Of those who enjoy the privilege and thu
eommendstion Of his host Of patrons and the public;
Resolved. That the many years OF relationship az
sns between Mr. Lisner and many of his clerk, ia m
evidence Of his business in every way TO those In hi
employ. and that the assocission tender, ths.s A.
preasions with wishss for long life and prospsrity"
William a. Kant. President.
Alex. Wolf. Secretary.
Susie A. Riehaxds
. Nellie q. Vernon.
Emmanuel Blout
John r Portsr.
Sol Cohen,
aus comnistsa