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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-06-10
ROBBERS FIRE STORE.
Enlistment and Causes $4,000
Blaze-Get Little Booty.

MELLEN, Wis, June 6.-[Speciall.
Robbers early this morning blew the
safe in the building occupied by the
Meredith Mercantile company. The en-
tire first floor was wrecked by the ex-
plcsion.
Fire broke out and damaged the struc-
ture and stock to the extent of $4,000,
the loss being covered by insurance.
The bandits booty amounted to less
than $40 in silver currency. They got
away during the excitement and thus
far there is no trace of them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-06-10
Natural as Life.

The Servant (giving evidence on the
morning following a burgIary)-Yes.
mum. and it sounded just as if someone
'ad been throwed downstairs 'eavy; but
thinkin as 'ow I card your voice.
says to myself ssOh, that's only master"
and turned over to sleep.-Sketch.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-06-10
CHAPPLE SELLS PAPER.
Assemblyman Will Join Brother in Pub
LEGATION of National Magazine
School Teacher Becomes Editor.

ASHLAND, Wis, June 6.-[Special]
-Assemblyman Jonn Q. Chapple has
800 aooper cty superntendent of 80 schools
The legislator will close up his business
affairs here ard go to Boston, where he
will assist his brother, Joe NJ. Chapple,
in the publication of The National Maya
zine. Mr.. Hooper has taken charge of
the newspaper.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-06-10
An Eternal Reason.

you seem to be awfully bitter
against old Busby What's the cause"
"Oh, a money reason"
II didn't know you had any business
dealings with him"
Il don't. / hate him because he has
more money than I have. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-06-10
knew Him Well.

Griggs-Hickson wants to borrow
some money Of me. Do you know any
thing about him?
Briggs know him as well as l do
you. I wouldn't let him have cent.
Boston Transcript
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-06-10
On His own.

while I was engaged to her she
made me give up drinking, smoking
and golf. Last of all, | gave up some
thing on my own account"
"What was that?"
'The girl."-Judge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-06-10
Carnegie Considers America Invincible.

In discussing the possibility of war
in the future. Andrew Carnegie is re-
ported to have said in London: 81 be
Iieve that the United States has thor
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-06-10
BIackmaiI In England.

Blackmail in serious case may be
punished with penal servitude for life
in England.
The Washington times., 1910-12-30
Family Man Wants
Increased Pay First

To the Editor o. The Washington Tines
Your able and fOrcefUI editorial OF the
20th instant IN behalf OF the employees
Of the Government deserves the highest
commentator
] do not believe there IS an emSoye
In the service who does not feel crate
ful 70 The Times for all that & has done
~ this matter. but for reasons well IN
oerstood there is a timidity on the part
Of those mos; interested IN getting into
print
From the viewpoint Of family man.
/ think al increase Of salary should
come before a retirement act 7 believe
the same view VIII be taken By 50 per
cent Of all the employees In the present
situation Congress hardly viii PASS an
act apprOpriaung ali the funds out Of
the Treasury foT retirement II there
.yHS any hope OF such a law being en-
acted no one in the service would OBJ
1ect- on the other hand. the thing
that Congress would be most likely 70
90 now IS popular only with those who
have reached the age Of retire 3 eUt and
would hope 10 be retired without con
trib1tinE anything toward 81
The man with a family cannot stand
any deduction from his salary without
great hardship. he has struggle now
20 pay his rent and his bills FOR food.
clothing. fuel. medical attendance, etc
] am convinced thar some OF the lower
grade employees are not now able %
provide their families with proper food
and clothing These men viii strongly
oppose any Coutributory retirement
plan And these are TIE men that con-
The Washington times., 1910-12-30

the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing.
stating that the methods introduced by
the present official are harsh and IN
fair TO tire mass OF employees, etc
It is wei known among the employees
longest IN the service that conditions
throughout the bureau are improved by
new methods, and newt invented ma
chinery under. the present official head,
which has made easier work for the
operatives. and at the sane time greatly
reduced the cost Of DrOlust-on- It has
enabled the saving to the -erTment OF
the vast sum. stated 10 be nearly half a
million Of dollars.
This has been accomplished without
the discharge OF an employe. These re-
suits are no doubt largely due TO the
fact thar Director Ralph IS possessed OF
knowledge Of the workings IT. all the
processes. knowledge gained BY years
Of service IN the bureau, starting ia at
the bottom. and rising step by step 10
the top
While L = 10 doubt true that the
rules promulgated by Director Ralph
have for their object the greatest econ
omv in the production Of the work.
there IS due regard 10 the health Of the
employees Il IS also well known that
tneh director Is the champion Of fair
compensation 20 all the employees from
the highest 10 The lowest.
As one who has seen the force OF the
bureau grow from about 400 TO its
present number Of 1000. the wording
conditions are improved. and the en-
pioveS In general are better paid. and ]
believe that ninety-niUe Of each 100 Of
the employees would Unhesitatinglv in
dOrSe Director Ralph JUSTICE
The Washington times., 1910-12-30
Letters to Congressman
Urged by Square Deal"

To The Editor ~ the Washington Times:
In order for the clerks TO get their
very reasonable request for an Increase
in salary squareIy before Congress. con-
certed action IS absolutely necessary
an ], therefore, propose that every
incividuH clerk IN the District write a
personal letter to his Representative in
Congress and also 20 each OF the Sena-
r5rs fro-L his State. directly asking him
TO use his influence TO secure legislation
for an increase OF at least . per cent
In the salary Of all clerks IN the clas-
sified service within the District. n
this manner approximately $500 let
tiers viii De written 70 the members OF
Congress, and each individual member
viii have the matter brought TO his
personal attention. and led TO make
personal inquiry as to the merits Of the
request.
1 believe that once Congress IS salts
ned that the request Is a reasonable
one, which conclusion viii inevitably
follow Investigation on their part that
rem ediai legislation VIII speedy follow.
As Congress Convenes again oE Janu-
airy ;, 1911, these letters should ali be
mailed on January , or (, 50 that the
members VIII have them by the opening
day Of Congress SQUARE DEAL.
The Washington times., 1910-12-30
His Salary Too Low
For Contributory Plan

To tire Editor Of The Washington Times.
The magnificent salary paid ne by
the powers that be for the past SIX years
would not permit me to contribute a
penny 10 any alleged retirement fund.
Any attempt 20 force such contribution
would mean the curtailment OF food and
clothing on my part
Every business firm reckoIs that its
clerks, etc. are Of more value year after
year. because Of their increased skin
at the work assigned them Salaries are
therefore raised, not at the y-rhfrn Of q
chief clerk, foreman, OF I.5tty boss.
but as a business proposition
Even the British civil service, which
is supposed TO be so Anticipated In its
methoCS. long ago recognized the fact
that to be at all fair and TO get the
best efforts out Of its employees, promo
tons. INST be made regularly on the
basis Of yearly service The increase
Of wages then becomes q matter OF
right so far as the employers are con-
cerned, regardless OF the recOmmenda-
tons Of petty officials
You rarely hear Of an employee in the
Federal service appointed through com
petitive examination, being promoted TO
the position Of chief Of anything. Such
positions are filed by political ap-
pointees- the bigger the pull, the surer
the job. This is the class that has the
soft snaps and big salaries, which gives
the idea to the great American public
that a Government clerk IS s'fn clover
for life,'' a fallacy. It's true. but no more
so than 10 say that the recommendation
for promotion for the rank and n1e
The Washington times., 1910-12-30
Would Have Vote
On the Cary Bill

To the Editor Of The washington Times
II Is no doubt very gratifying to some
or the Government employees 70 know
mat through the medium OF your great
paper several propositions of pensions
VIII be submitted for their consideration,
IN order that Congress may act ju-
diciousiy in the matter, and in that
connection. as there are other important
parts OF the great Govern ment machin-
cry requiring careful attention. 1 would
respectfully suggest that an additional
proposition be put, something on this
Do you favor passage OF the Cary
tions2
This special and peculiar suggestion
may strike many as being unfair, but
let US All reflect for . feV moments.
u IS a known fact that the persons VII
now desire retirement pensions today
are taking an unfair advantage Of the
poorly paid clerks Even II their sals-
ries should be increased for that pur-
pose. II would, in my opinion, be class
legislation for those clerks.
II was the practice in the old days TO
sGch clerks 20 report at . a. m. sta
ABOUT an hour. disappear for the bali
ance Of the day, and. IN many instances
MAKE extra money by various other
occlpa lions, when thew should have
been giving their undivided attention 10
the Government
1t IS quite different TO-DAY. as many
oi nose EhO look advantage OF those
unlawful methods and practices Of other
days are the very first 20 put spies
watching the employees and keeping Ia
on every moment q person is out OF the
room e. these same persons would
nave your salary taxed 20 further graf
ify q selfish desire
] have too much confidence in your
paper 20 believe tF at you will let the
matter or salary IT. sreases De an after
consideration. especially as many Of US
have al least four CT a family 10 SUP
port
7 do not include in this number cases
where there are both wife and husband
working ogether-sOuetime IN tha
same department They. as a rule are
nOnproducers. and II would be better 81
the husband received half Of the wffe's
salary and let her take her place at
home, and divide the other half OF the
wife's salary with some OF the other
clerks.
IN conclusion. permit me 20 thank
your paper for the valuable service
rendered in behalf Of the Government
employees. a 81 BSC RTBER
The Washington times., 1910-12-30

scientious legislators who Lave the I'D
Ou1oing OF nation at heart viii con-
slider The young and the unmarried
employees viii Tor other reasons IN
faTorably consider a contributory retire
ment plan
But all this would be changed should
an Increase Of salaries come first. The
family han would then be able 10 live
little better, and would not object.
while the others would be able to save
a little after the necessary deduction for
retirement. and would look with some
favor upon the plan
hope, therefore. The Times viii in
every way possible advocate the pas
sage Of the joint resolution introduce
by MI Cary, or some similar measure
that VIII first give Us a little more for
the necessaTies OF life, and place US IN
a position TO be able to stand some He-
duction from our salaries 20 provide a
retirement fund FAMILY NAN.
The Washington times., 1910-12-30
'OLD STAGER' GIVES
THE OTHER SIDE"
Thinks Government Clerks
Get All They Earn, and
Some More.

To me Editor or The Washington Times.
Tae Times has been the pronounced
advocate OF many good movements in
the last Dozen years, notably that
against the outrageous impositions Of
the Washington Gas Light Company.
But what warrant or call FOR The
Times strenuous undertaking to obtain
an Increase Of salaries for the Govern
ment clerks? 7 have been a Govern
ment clerk myself many years. and
have had exceptional opportunities TO
learn OF the abilities Of these Govern
ment employees and Of the tasks cTdf-
narily put on them.
Seven hours is not . long day to work.
especially when the work is performed
In leisaseIy and oftentimes IN desuI-
tory ro27er. Then they get pay for
two sJd half days out Of every TWEEN
ty-six for which they render no service.
and also pay for as much more in csse
Of absence on account OF sickness.
] have seen many clerks who evidently
did not get as much pay as fhey de-
served IN comparison with the compen-
sation received By others, simplyg be-
cause they had less influence back Of
them or for some other extraneous rea-
son, but I have rarely seen a Govern
lAltAl eiupiDNe VINO was not getting. at
least. as much for his services az they
would bring IN any market, while many
are getting much more. some OF them
three OF four times as much as they
would be likely 10 get at any outside
work
Then no one is obliged 10 remain in
Government civil service II he does not
wish TO- There are thousands who would
gladly take their places and be content
with less pay.
Do those favored with GOvernement
Jobs ever think where the money comes
from 20 pay them. and, indeed. All Gov
eminent expenses? Do they know that
there is no tax on property. but that
the immense sUm-a billion dollars a
yesr-is all taken cut OF the living OF
the people many Of whom work long
days. when they have the opportunity
for g mere pittance compared with the
pay Of a Government clerk Do they
know that the tariff pays the bills and
that the tariff IS raised by taking half
the earnings Of the people. millions OF
whom always are on the ragged edge
OF want and despair
OLD STAGER-
The Washington times., 1910-12-30
GLLLETT BILL WOULD MEAN GREAT HARDSHIP FOR ALL
OF THE CIVIL EMPLOYEES OF THE IT, S. GOVERNMENT

would protect his family in the sum
Of thousands, when at the same cost
the Giliett bin offers at his death pos
sibly nothing And life insurance
policy or any other Investment would
have q loan value while the Gillstt
savings account could not be used 20
secure a loan nor could Il be drawn
upon, no matter what the emergency
The Washington times., 1910-12-30
No COMP ULSORY
SAVING EQUITABLE
Sacrifices Good of Many to
Better Few, Says Miss
Smith.
AIDS ONLY EMPLOYEES
NOW READY TO RETIRE
Offers At Best Nothing That Any
body May Not Do Better
Himself.
CONTINUED from First Page)

savings account could by any posi-
bility be equitable. Not that the
money would not be returned. and
not that the young man would be
paying the old mans annuity. but be
cause a man forcibly deprived of the
use OF his own property is perhaps
driven TO actual need and is at the
very least hampered in business Op-
portunity and acknowledgements to an
extent that may mean to him many
times the return OF a 81 per cent
savings account
Thus he is paying for the plan and
the price IS all that opportunity
means which often can not be reck-
oned in dollars and cents.
Deductions From Salaries.
Let the question be applied con
cretely, with the rates II contribution
in view; remembering, by the way.
that the Secretary Of the Treasury
may at any time increase the rates If
he sees ft-
Present Retiring F21rf-F-r-- E1-+s-f--~
The Washington times., 1910-12-30

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It's the only foot remedy ever made
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You viii feel better the very first
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There IS nothing on earth that can
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druggists p cents per box or direct
n YOU wish, from Walter Luther
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The Washington times., 1910-12-30
Director Ralph Upheld
BY Bureau EmplOye

To the Editor o. The Washington Tines
In a recent issue OF The Times. ap-
peared an article signed Indignation.
evidently an employee nc long In the
service therefore new 10 actual cOndI-
tiCns. and using inaccuracies rejecting
unjust criticism uDon the Director Of
The Washington times., 1910-12-30
Reaction upon the Seruce-

The Gillett bill is a striking example
OF paternalisrn. with unsurpassed par
TALLY to the weak brother and Injustice
to the numerous stronger As a national
policy is opens up ra1i.7r startling pos
sibilities- But in the present question,
what IF the efficiency Of the service ?
what happens TO men and women as IN
dividuals when they are deprived Of pres
ent comfort and their personal oppor-
tuDity. when their ambitions are frus-
trsted and their Initiative blocked ,
What sort Of young men can be tempted
by an offer to deprive them Of = per
cent Of their $50 salary for six months
and , per cent of their salaries ever
after2
Under such conditions the Government
could expect nothing but a mediocre
level in its personnel as individuals and
consequently nothing but mediocre
level Of efficiency in its service Quite
aside from the Injustice and deSpOtism
OF its attitude toward the emD1Oye. the
GiIlett bill Is almost incre edible in its
false economy and bad business policy
The Washington times., 1910-12-30

ellldHaling rom those same politically
Stpitclhted chiefs are free from Influences
oIner than strict resolve TO give ali
Like square deal, regardless of their
w. pOlucal or personal interests.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-12-15

lyq OF course he said call him Bill
". Mary Was-too tired to eat much
supper, but after it was over she
again went to Billy and laid a lit
tie hand on his knee, saying, 4
always slept in the room next my
father, may I sleep in a room next
to you9 She did not notice Bill
" : confusion, but was perfectly
satisfied when he told her that
was just where he wanted her to
sleep. It SO happened that Joyce's
room was next to Billy's, and.
Mary was to stay in there. She
was too small to be alone. When
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-12-15

came she was the most lovable
child. It's a wonder she was not
spoiled, they made such a pet of
her ! went over there the next
Saturday, and she ran to meet me
with q bit of color in her pale
cheeks Aunt Sally, she said,
" e got two chickens, live ones,
with feathers on them, one is yell
low, and one has speckles on it.
Joyce gave them to me. She says
they will lay eggs when they get
big. and I'm going to bring you
one. While we were talking Billy
came in. Her devotion to him
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-12-15

Joyce took her to bed she kissed
Evelyn good night then went to
Billy and kissed him too,as a mat
ter of course. Joyce said she could
hardly keep her face straight
and Billy nearly fell off of his
chair. 7 doubt if anybody, ex-
cept his mother, had kissed him
since. he was a baby. Mary kis-
ed him good night every night,
and after awhile he got used to it
and liked it. From the day she
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-12-15

was really lovely, and though she
had been there but a few days, he
was sort of getting used to her,
and did not turn red every time
she touched him. He said some
thing about its being Saturday,
and at that Mary spoke up say
ing, Then tomorrow is Sunday,
and we must go to church. VIII
you take me to church, Billy
Now Billy hardly ever went to
church. It worried his mother,
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billy a.........
k4rtatr ttaa.
.,u,A RIPLEY BARNWELL.

r is now Oct, yet summer is
pgsring in the fields and skies,
\ outstanding the many evi-
|,,,es of recent visits of Jack
.ost, The scarlet and gold of
snsples, the crimson Of the sour
[ood the yellow of the hickories
exquistely combined with the
,ny shades of tan and brown
the hillsides. Waving masses
colden-rod, quantities of white
N purple asters, SO appropriate
called by Blue Ridge folks,
,,e.Weu summer, and along the
aided streams our lovely frost
aver, the blue gentian. We had
rain last night, and today the
arid looks so fresh and sweet,
ii brand new in fact. Truly
rer season has its peculiar
harm, and it is hard for a true
yer of Nature to decide which
most beautiful. Lowell is near
i truth when he says, Some
mes she dons a robe OF green.
Onetimes a robe, of snowy white
If in whatever grab she's seen
seems most beautiful and right,
nd is the loveliest to my sight. :
L all know that, Tome is
her the heart u.s." and assured
to me home will always be IN
midst of these everlasting
lis. Actually resent the social
i march Of progress. With US it
cans cutting Of trees, straight
Of streams, clearing of thick
S and bringing about changes
ieh may indicate prosperity,
It certainly alter the charms of
e landscape. On my way to
mt sally's yesterday I nearly
ept to see some men buslly en-
ged in clearing a tangled dell
bose thick shade and lovely
DOM has been lifelong joy.
be tiny, silver stream which ran
ndingly through it, has been
mpeled to flow, with a protest
murmur, through a straight,
attractive ditch. / found a
ady sympathizer in aunt Sally,
DO judiciously tempered her
npathy by describing the prac7
al advantages of good, new
Omd, The Carroll girls, aunt
lly'S great nieces, were just rid
g away as I came to the house.
delighted me to see their
pOded horses and skillful
semanship. cit does me good
see those girls, - I said
hey are not only young and
city, but always look healthy
q happy. They ought to be-
v girls have had such a nice.
me, and splendid opportunities
Ihey have. They do not seem
oled though, their father and
'aef gave them a sensible bring
up I've heard you say that
VarrOH was such a shy man.
w Old ne ever happen to get
Elned'" Aunt Sally laughed,
uatS a funny story. I reckon
was as much surprised as any
y, lie married the very wo-
+" suit him, though he is thir-
years older than she is. = She
y with his family, were they
$, related, or something of the.
No, but her father and
''ueW Carroll were friends
Ooyhood, a regular David
'Unathon pair. Mat married
ARter' Evelyn. There was
Jug IN the world that MatCar-
sua Maurice Stewart would
9 LOT each other. Years ago
~. sTarts lived here. Mrs.
I'd. was an elegant lady, such
ers. and such gracius ways.
, 'so one little girl named
= = :, When Mary was just three
!. w aG they went to New York