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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03
RULES WAIVED So TIMES
Report 81 0ommissiou Records Pros.
eeutieu for Pesnicious PoIit.
:. .jcal Activity.

The report Of the civil service com.
ifhisticn. tJutt ssdhsnitted. calls attention
10 the support which has been given by
administrative olAcers ana the federal
courts IN the enforcement Of the civil
service law. ana says that in certain
caAees Of Violations offenders have been
prosecuted. tried and convicted and the
principles OF the law and the integrity
ef the ffefit system upheld through, the
iaid 81 the Department Of Justice and the
federal courts.
The eona'nassion says that there are ap-
1rox1mateiS $4,000 oficers and en-
ri6yts In the executive civil service, OF
which nusttner 16e. 91S are subject to ex-
4minAsion. OF the 10000 stu unclassi-
~. e.ia7 4Fe presidential appointees.
SU@ Of whom axH firm, second or third
rsn PsSssss ss There are in add
1900 clerks in post ofices without free
eelivery service. 22,704 minor employees
On the tgthnfian canal work. and 10000
nefe thskilied iaborers throughout the
fed service.
Rules WAIVED Nxty-Eight Times.
Attention 10 called to various executive
orders issued during the year, classifying
i.6Se diaerent po1itions, and also TO other
executive orders waving the rules for
speciAl ftasons In Individual cases. and
tdrnnittinG the appointment or reinstate-
ansnt OF sixtyseisht persons. These
cases averaged only one in zoo appoint
n6ests.
During the Ssar 1se.Ioe persons were
EXAMINED. Se,2U paused and 4e,7lo we're
appointed. ~ compared with the previ-
Que year this b an increase Of 14.o74 In
tho number examined, 4.2as In the num-
~ that ptseed. and 4,ss5 in the number
ekEoanted. Tho commission states that
while the number Of persons examined
w. ABOUT thfse times al ereAt az the
Hunnef appointed. there have been in
eunicSsut eli9fbteS for . number of posi-
tons. especially stenographers and type
Sfst<fU. bookkeerers, drafssmen. COM
puters. civil engineers, patent examiners,
post efnee and railway mail clerks In GER
tam localities, and for vatious positions
"a tho Indien service. The lack of ell
etblte 10 64li4vtd to Be duo to better pay
Of 1ppoftuRitH. fof advancement In COM
ntercaal employment. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03
FRANCE FoMENTs TROUBLE.
Soaring Of tht New Anglo-Japaness
;. Treaty.


LONDON, February s. One of the
mysteries OF the day is the motive
o. the French press in trying to en-
btoil the United States and Japan. The
Americans here. who consider that they
were very scurvily treated by France
during the financial slump. in view Of the
traditional relations between the two
countries. are very xroth with the
French comments.
Japanese. who have neither likes nor
dislikes, content themselves with dis
claiming the warlike projects attributed
to Them An already delicate situation
has been further complicated by indis-
Greet speeches both on the American and
Japanese sides. and there is undoubtedly
. feeling Of apprehension that the arrival
Of tho American fleet on the Pacific coast
may lead to outbursts ana reprisals that
may end In the most serious possible
manner.
The renewed Anglo-Japanese treaty. in
It's bearing on the position and obliga-
lions Of England in the event OF an
Americo-Japanese war, is also attracting
attention, and II Is evidently the opinion
Of some eminent jurisconsuls that Eng
land 10 Bound to observe neutrality in
that contingency. and to assist Japan
should any other power come to the aid
of the United States. Beyond this, It lis
held. England should not go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03
Prank Recketeller Denies.

CLEVELAND. February 3.-Frank
Rockefelief made a vigorous denial yes
terday Of the story printed in New York
Newspaper that w. A. Rockefeller. the
father Of John d. Rockefeller. had been
4 Mgan,ist and under the name of Dr.
Levinsston had died and was buried at
FYeeport, IN. Mr.. Rockefeller said:
Like others which have preceded it the
story 10 In unqualified lie. The where
sNb,Its az my f6Ahsr concerns no one but
hfs immediate family, and 1t is precisely
to protect himself from. being bounded
by cranks ana others who would break
In pnola the peace and quiet of his re.
tired Nfe that tle prefers to live in such
sAolusiOn e. best suits his convenience,
admitting to his retirement only such
tf,ieteA friends N have demonstrated
gAsig pyssonA attachment beyond doubt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03

pilot boat was headed In the direction OF
the cries and ran across disabled motor
boat. Charles A. Cassler. who had
charge of the little craft, had been
drifting seward several hours and was
almost done up when the New York
took him OF and made line fast to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03

SAN FRANCISCO. February 3.-Upon
the arrival OF the transport Crook yester-
day from Manila via Nagasaki, w. NJ
Reed, passenger. was arrested by the
police. 1t is charged that he is wanted in
China to answer to the charge of the
embezzlement Of $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03

Boys and Children's Hats and Caps.
Boys Caps, Chldren's Skating Caps, Chidftn's Wild
Brim Felt Hats and Chdrens Straw Hats. Good
sold for soc and 7sc Special. ...............
Boys Derbts. Childrens Wide Brim Cloth and Fef
Hats and Childrens Tan,-o Shanttfs. Goods solt
for 500 and $I.e5. Special. ...:.......:.:..
Boys Felt Hats Chidren's Wide Brnh Cloth Hat
and Children's Tan,-o' Shanters. Goods Sold f.
$la5 and $3.50 Special. ..:..;.:...:.:...:..:.
Chdrens Novelty Caps, in silk plush. cloth and vel
Formerly sold for $1.1s Is $i.7s. Sptcsl ....
Chdrens Novelty Hats, in tufban and hat styles, i
all the popular shades and materials Formerly solt
Chdrens Tam Hats and Turbans, in gray squirrel
sable black and white eoney in all the newest ef
fects. Formerly sold for $500, $500 and $500. Spe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03
Swamping in Motor Boat.

NEW YORK. February 3.-The men
aboard the steam pilot boat New York,
cruising in the neighborhood OF Sandy
Hook. heard shouting borne to them on
.AA westerly gale Saturday night. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03
Mems, Women's and Children's Footwe

One assorted lot Of Slippers for Men, Women !
Children, that sold for 100 and $f.sS. For.
One assorted lot Of Women's High Shoes; .il lesth
and all styles. Shoes that sold up to $3.50 p
TOT
One assorted lot Of Women's High and Low SIN
$3.50 and LOO. For. observation-disclosures,
Included in the lot the famous Queen Quail
Travellers Samples.
:. One assorted lot of Mems High and Lew Cot Sho
all feathers and all styles Shoes that sold up
$500. Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03

boat. intending to tow her In. The sea
was too strong. the line parted and the
boat vanished In the darkness, probably
filing. and sinking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03

wrecked steamer Mount Temple which
was too badly damaged By NJ suemArs,
encc to be forwarded 20 tts destination
has been COMPLETED se auction In this
city and It u ssttmste6 thst alsnsst e1Qn.
ouo was rssHsaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03
"xsfnieiNus Activity"

Alteration n called to investigations
during tbs year. iAppivins partisan activ-
Ry the soliciting Of political contributions
" ohieehol6efs. and frauds ia examina-
stoais. Two Convictions were secured for
Violations Of tho cavfi service act relating
b political Assessments, and several re-
nhoVals we're MADE for pernicious political
seth1ty. There were also other cases OF
conviction for frauds in examinations. In
one case the guilty party was sentenced
cases nnes Were imposed ranging from
e100 to $500 and costs.
Tho commission dweils at some length
on the matter OF political activity Of EN-.
ployes, ana says that the civil service Law
Attentton 10 called to the distinction
drawn between. the action OF classified
And uf1cIA1sifAd employees. as indicated
q the rule ad4pted by the Presiden'
June Il. 1901. which provides that per
as in the eonpstitive CLASSIFIED service
while fetainfng tho right to vote as they
kaSa4s ana to express privately their opin-
tef,s on I'll pofittcxI subjects. shall take
ne active bsrt IN political management
Adisason states that II 70 thus given power
% inve1ttse IN CASES Of political activ-
~ By employees IA the competitive serv-
N, ana that ehe standard now set seems
The htchsst pracrie.bse at this time. The
sxaniina4foiis are open to members Of all
parties On equal terms and public off3ciaIs
may freely vote and exercise their opin-
tons. the various forrns Of political coer-
eion ana .carnratfn assessments are being
overcome. ahA the avoidance Of partisan
spirit ON The psft Of the adherents Of one
Of the ttE4t pafties will be offset by like
f6rbeAraHce on the part OF the adherents
Of tie other crest party"
Appointments From South.
Special attention is called to the ar
ttaraSs Of the southern states In appoint
naefsfs. The commission says that it has
hong been convinced that these states
have. to Q certain extent. refrained from
participating In It's examinations Target,
through udis,fRdefstanding Of both the
intent ana operation Of the civil service
law. Commissioner McIlhenny visited
the south in the spring OF last year and
explained the operation Of the law and
rules and the non-partisan basis upon
which appointments are made. He found
that through lack Of Information on this
subject d most desirable class Of persons
Wh1 would render excellent service were
entering pffv4te employment Of various
kinds rather than seek government posi-
items. 6o-0pefaffon has since been prom.
tsed by m4ny school authorities who
are to establish new courses of study
along civil service lines.
The commission urges the reclassifca-
ton Of employees as recommended by the
Keep commission 30 that the salaries OF
employees may be based upon the grade
Of work done and uniformity Of compen-
sation thus affected.
The report refers TO the progress made
in developing tho merit system in the
Philippine Islands. Attention is also
called to the new civil service law passed
last year by tic legislature of Porto
Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money II II fails to cure. kW.
oc7sm.H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03

HALIFAX. n. s.. February 3.-rhe eale
Of that portion OF the cargo Of the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-19


his cigar and went to her. "Wait In
there"-he pointed to Natcheft's room
It'll you're quite composed. Then 60
to your own room and wait till I come.
Mind. countess. no sign of agitation!'
He led her out Stafnitx shrugged his
shoulders.
"She'll b all right" he said to Mark
art, with passing smile.
II think she was fond Of the king"
said Markart.
Stenovics returned ''Now!" be said,
seating himself again and resuming his
cigar "You suggest that we still use
that order for the arrest Of Baroness
Dobrava?'
tits signed Alexis and King Alexis
lives till 8 tomorrow. Moreover. II all
goes we'll. King Alexis lives again for
many years after that"
Stenovics nodded slightly. "The bar
oness comes willingly or you bring herr
At any rate. one way or the other. she's
In our hands by this time tomorrow
Exactly. general. fail to perceive
that this lamentable event"-he waved
MS hand toward the kings empty chair
-"alters the case as regards the baron
ess one jot."
Not the least. unless you consider
that risking our heads on the throw
has any such effect" replied stenovics.
And for the flrst time he smiled.
"Oncc you wanted to play the big
stake on bad hand. general. Won't
you put 1t on the table now, when
you've good one?"
I'm thinking Of certain strong card
In the other hand which you haven't
vet. Baroness Dobraya Is
to be In our power by this time tomor-
row. but what will the Prince Of Slav-
ma be doing? Still drilling his men at
Volseni. still waiting for his gunsy'
Stafnitz looked him full in the face
NO" he said. 1.-THE prince had better
not still be drilling his men at Volseni
nor waiting for his guns"
II think not. too" Stenovics agreed,
twisting his cigar round again.
General. do you think the prince
will let Baroness Dobrava come to
Slavna without him?"
Il don't know. He might have con-
adence enough In you. He wouldn't |
Wish to annoy or agitats the king. He |
night await his summons to an audi
nee. On the whols, think be would
lubmit and rely on being abb to In
luce the king to alter his mlnd when |
hey. met I'm not sure ho woujdp't ad- |
IL her to 50 With you"
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ANTHONY HOPE


as this to be the beginning or the
end?" he asked. "For US and our friends
which? II we send q courier to Pras-
lok to call King Sergius to his capital
what them For you, countess. and
your son oblivion and obscurity at Do
bravo for all the rest Of your life, just
that! For you. general, and for me and
our friends-yes, you. too, Markart-
our congo, more or less civilly given.
There won't be more Insignificant men
in all Slavna ON the day King Sergius
enters. But there's no King Sergius
yeti"
his brain. His eyes grew distant In
deep meditation. Countess Ellenburg
looked eager and grim. Her lips could
not swear a false Oath-well, she was
not asked to swear any oath now.
I Markart could not think. He stood
staring at Stafnitz.
'1n half an hour that courier must
start for Praslok If he starts at all. OF
all things, we mustn't hesitate"
He had painted the result to them Of
the coming Of King Sergius. 1t meant
the defeat Of years of effort. 1t entail
ed the end Of hopes, Of place, Of power
or influence. There was no future for
those three in Kravonia If King Ser
gius came. And Markart, of course,
seemed no more than one Of Stenovics'
train.
"And II the courier doesn't start 2" ask
ed Stenovics. He took out cigar and
lit 1t, asking no leave Of the countess.
Probably he hardly knew that he was
smoking 1t.
Stafnitz looked at his watch. give
o'clock! We have twenty -four hours.
1t would be risky to keep the secret
longer. There's not much time. We
must be prompt, but we mustn't sac
rifice anything to hurry. For instance.
it would look odd to present the kings
orders TO Baroness Dobrava in the mid
die Of the night She'd smell rat II
she's as clever as they say. and so
would the prince. think. l could have
a hundred men at Praslok by midnight,
but ! shouldn't propose to have them
there before II o'clock tomorrow. Well,
they could be back here by In the
afternoon! In the course Of the day
We'll Occupy all the important points of
the city with troops we can trust.
Then. in the evening. as soon as we see
how matters have gone at Praslok, we
proclaim King Alexisv'
The countess gave q little shiver,
whether OF fear or of eagerness It was
impossible to tell. Stenovics drummed
his fingers on the table and turned his
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-19

"Well. yes. I confess that struck me
too, az rather likely or at least posi-
ble."
IF 1t happened it wouldn't be con.
venient," said Stenovics, with a patient
sigh. because he would come after her
In a day or two"
"But II we're detained by urgent
business in Slavna-and we've agreed
that there's work to be done tomorrow
in Slavna-another officer would 60 to
Praslok. The order, which have here,
mentions no name, although the king
designated me by word Of mouth"
1.-THE order mentions no manner"
mo; 1t directs the baroness to accom-
pany the bearer. True, at the foot my
name is written, Entrusted to Colonel
Stafnitx.' But with care and q pair Of
scissors He smiled at Markart again,
AZ though taking him into the joke.
"Well, well, suppose another onaceR
goes to Praslok. Why shouldn't the
prince trust the baroness to the care
Of that officer as readily as to you7
You don't-how shall put it-monopo-
lie his confidence. colonel"
Stafnitz still wore his easy, con-
fidential smile as he answered, with an
air Of innocent slyness: Suppose the
officer were Captain Mistitch? think
it's just the job for Captain Herculesv'
Even Stenovics started a little at
that. He laid down his cigar and look.
ed at his friend the colonel for some
seconds. Then he looked at Markart,
smiling, seeming to ponder, to watch
how Markart was taking it, even to
sympathize with Markart on having to
consider a rather startling proposal. on
having possibly to do some little vio-
lence to his feelings. Certainly Cap
tain Markart gathered the impression
that Stenovics was doubtful how he
would stand this somewhat staggering
suggestion. At last the general turned
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-19

O6efed to strike him. "You-you-you.
my wife! You, Stenovics! You, whom
tFusted-trusted-tr like All.
. that you. Lepage? Did I hear right
N-wouldn't she swear?''
with the utmost respect to Mime. ID
Comtesse, she could not swear, SIR"
The king sprang to his feet. "Gor
~ cried.
Tney all rose-the countess shaken
with uhcoSaaerable sobs. But the next
Ooment the king made a quick indraw-
ing Of the breath, like a man suddenly
0ricked by some sharp thing. He drop
pa back in his chair. His head fell to
1Deet his hands ON the table in front
Tia hands were palms downward. and
0ts forehead rested on his knuckles.
There was a moments pause. Then
A1page darted from the room, crying:
TN. hatcher! DR.. Natche6v' Ste
Aovics wiped his brow. stafnits raised
A1s head. with queer look At the king,
and his mouth shaped for a whistle.
The countess sobs seemed a. though
frosen: her whole frame was rigid.
3he king did not move.
Natche6 came rushing in. Lepa9e.
Who followed closely. shut the door
Afeer him. They both went to the king.
zhere was silence while Hatcher oade
~ sxamination. In q couple OF min.
0eeo he turned round to them.
something has caused his majesty
strong agitat iony"
Yea" answered StenOvics.
Yes" said NatchefY He cleared his
throat and glanced doubtfully at the
countess.
.Well7' asked 6tenOvics.
hatcher threw out his hands. shrug-
G1ng his shoulders ever so slightly.
II regret to say that the effect il the
worst possible. His majesty Is dead"
silence again-a silence strangely
teoken. Stafnits sprang across the
room with Z bound like a cats and
caught the physician By the shoulder.
Nor he said. ~Not for twenty -four
Aours yet! His majesty dies tomor-
row.
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cigar quickly ROUND ana
round In his mouth.
Markart had recovered
his clearness Of mind
and closely watched all
the scene.
The countess rose sud-
denly In strong agita-
ton. Ill can't bear
It," she said. "With him
lying there! Let me 10!
Presentiy-presentiy you
shall tell me-anything."
StenOvlc0 laid down
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01Jenburg's sObs. which had threaten
ID to break forth again. were arrested
IN their dow.
Il "Markart, lock the door leading to
fhA kings apartments. DR.. NatchefY
and Lepage, carry the king into his
bedroom. Lay him on the bed. Stay
there till call you. Countess. general,
N invite your earnest attention"
Afopovics' mind excelled In the wait.
|ne game. the slow. tortuous approach.
- inch By inch advance Of leisurely
DIPLOMACY. For him this criais waS at
lfst too sudden. The swift and daring
intellect Of Stafnits naturally ard In
|ov1fabay took The lead. His styule WIN
nseinated he coafsdesates.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-19

you've heard Lepage, and I know
that you'll speak the truth to me on
your oath-the truth about the thing
nearest to the heart Of q dying man.
nearest to the heart Of your dying hus-
band. You wouldn't lie on oath to a
dying man, your husband and your
king. for I am dying. You have years
still. but they'll end. You believe that
some day you and I will stand together
before the throne. As you shall an
swer to heaven in that day, is this
true? Was 1t in your heart and in the
heart OF these men to keep my son, the
heir Of my house, from his thronei IL
It true7 As you shall answer to God
for your soul. is there any truth in it,"
The woman went gray in the face
. sheet Of gray paper seemed drawn
over her cheeks. Her narrow lips
showed a pale red streak across it.
Her prayers-those laborious. ingen-
lous. plausible prayers-helped her
nothing here.
II protest! At this time. sir! The
countess will be upsetw
Stenovics had been driven to this
He feared greatly. Not soul needed
MIN. Every eve now was on the wo-
man. She struggIed-she struggled TO
lie. She struggled to do what she be-
Heved would bring perdition to her
soul. Her voice was forced and harsh
when at last she broke silence.
"As shall answer In that day.
"As you shall answer to God for your
soul In that day the king repeated.
She gave a wild glance at Stenovics,
seeking succor, finding no refuge. Her
eyes came back to the kings face. "As
] shall answer Every word came
forth by Its own self. with its separate
birth pang--"As | shall answer to God
for my SOUL
She stopped. There was silence while
r man might count ten Sho throw
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his eyes back
to s ia ( n / t z
again.
THAT'S as in
genious a bit of
deviltry as I
ever heard. colo
nel," he remark
ed quietly.
Captain Mis-
itch Is restored
to duty. He's
of nrODQr rank
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-19

The first market day" held at
Emmett proved such a success that
It II the intention Of the promoters
70 repeat It regularly In the future.
Every thing offered for sale brought
good prices and everyone was apper-
entity satisfied with the way the az
fair Was conducted.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-19

her hands above her
head and broke into a
violent torrent Of sobs.
Il can't! I can'tw they
heard her say through
her tumultuous weeping.
The king suddenly
started back in his chair
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Chapter
lwe,.tfour

Is majesty dies tomorrow
Stafnitz's words seemed
to freeze them all stin where
thou otAn6 E-a~ O0r,>A4uo
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go
Ito BE Contrnued.)

The Teller Want Ads. Bring Safe
and Certain Results. Try one and
Be convinced.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-16
Promises Republican Party Will
Be Good

Under New York date line of Sept.
- the daily papers of the countri
publish "A dispatch from which the fol
lowing is taken:
THE visit of Charles G.. Dawes, of
Chicago formerly Comptroller of the
CURRENCY, had more influence than
anything else in arousing Wall street
uncaSincss. Mr.. Dawes came to New
York primarily to raise money for the
Republican congressional campaign
called upon very clearly to under
stand that the Republican majority in
the house is in danger.
"Wall street has stccled itself
against the opportunities of political
canvasscrs for funds, but Mr. Dawes
visit was unquestionably impressive
The people who saw and heard him
were convinced that he really meant
what he said when he announced that
unless means were taken to arrest the
current and change the situation the
Democrats would swing into control
of the popular branch of congress and
probably elect president. Mr.. Dawes
did not confine his visit alone to
bankers and fnanciers. He devoted a
good share of his attention to leading
representatives of the manufacturing
interests. He carried away some
money. but not nearly as much as he
had .hODed for" -.