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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-13
Her House Nus. Ne shaved with the Res,

Mrs Belle b. Bates. whose house at
10 Riverside Drive Is one Of the six
ordered shaved by Park Commissioner
Slower in the mandamus proceedings
,rought by Charlotte y. Alderman be-
aIse the house fronts encroach on the
street. lost her last chance 20 save her
house front when the Appellate Division
RI the Supreme Court denied her motion
r. make her party TO the proceedings.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-13

In ~. Bartholonew's Protestant Epis-
copaI Church. Madison avenue and Forty
fourth street. the Misses Houghtou will
be married To the Niessrs Ellis and Gass
next Wednesday afternoon. Miss Helene
seymour Houghton and George NJ Ga-.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-13

SIR William " Ramsey and Lady Ram
sey Of London are al town. Baron 'hf-
ford j. on his Nay home 10 England Lady
Antoirstte JOhnstDn" at" of SIR Alan
John-tone. who has been British Minister
Ia Cop@nha gen for several years has been
mere several dave. she Will stay With
her mother and brother Mrs Jarn.- "
Pinchot and Clifford PInchot. ~ their
winter home IN Washington for a time
Lady AIGernon Gordon Lennon Of London.
who has been motoring IN the Berkshlres.
10 IN TOW n for the Hors" show The Hon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-13

rage. At the reception at the Gotham
there will be sixteen IN the receiving hne.
Mr.. aud Mrs Ellis will pass their honey
moon IN Cuba and Mr.. and Mrs Gass
are going TO California. Both couples
are to make their homes in New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-13
Art and Literary Property
Collected by the late
Mr.. and Mrs. John Y. |. Pruya,
of ALBANY. y Y

~
consisting 81 old Oriental Pores
Iain-. European Ceramics and
Glassware, large quantity of
exceedingly rare and beautiful old
English. Dutch. French and Amari-
can silver. including pair Of
pair ~ Cups once owned by Lord
Daraiey. Cote. Pot from the Col.
lection of Lord Lyudhur-t Lon
don. $50: small Paten from
which Mary Queen 81 Scots 10
aid to have taken tho Sacrament.
and an elaborate silver Vase. pre-
scented by the citizens Of PhilAdel-
phia To- Commodore Decatur
4 rare Cincinnati Plate one Of
the -st 81 celebrated Cincinnati
china which was presented to
was presented by Lord Byron 10
tns actor who first played the
character 81 Mazsppa: a act ~
Chairs which once belonRed 20
Victor Hugo. the PRAYER Book
IHeurss de Sostrs Dame. Paris,
1851 ~ Catherine de Medicis,
and objects from the collection 81
tn. King Of Holland which Was
sold IN isss Watches. Ivorie-.
OIL Painting. Scarce Prints. Au-
tograph Letters. rare and valuable
Books. including all Of the most
important publicat ions 81 William
I.oring Andrews and the bsbiio-
pbils society. two Old School
-Grangsrizs-d- Books with val
liable old copper plate engraving
by Faithorne. Hollar and oth~r-.
unique Copies of the Strawberry
Hin Catalogues and ss-lsisu's Table
Talks a portion VI De Bry's Grand
yoyagSs. rare additions ~ tho Bible
and the Book 81 Common Prayer.
and notable items in Americana.
supplemented by many rsfersnc.
books pertaining to the various
work. % art IN this collectIOn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-13
Stern Brothers

have prepared for Tomorrow. Monday.
A large collection Of Very Desirable and High Cost
Imported Lingerie
which they will place sale
At One-tIalf Former Prices
Night Robes,
sl.35, $50. 3.25, Ats TO $50
Chemises,
s2.25, 200. EOS, 3.25 to 7o5
Plantations,
$3.50. 2.o5, 3.3s. AIS TO 900
Corset Covers,
sl.45. as. $50, 3.25 TO $50
Co ordinations,
sl.os, $50, $50, 6.75 20 $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
\ FEW DOSES WILL
REGULATE KIDNEYS,
The Most Severe Backache or ANY
Urinary or Bladder Misery
Win Simply Vanish.

Tne blessed relief that follows the use of
Pspe's Diuretic is a revelation to sufferers from
backache or kidney, bladder and urinary dis
orders.
The time to cure kidney trouble is when ii is
only trouble - Before il settles into Dropsy
Gravel. Diabetes Brghts Disease.
Papes Diuretic acts at once upon the kidneys
bladder and urinary system: cleanses. vitalizes
completes the cure within a few days The
moment you suspect any kidney urinary de-
-ansement or feel a constant. dull backache or
the urine 10 thick. cloudy. offensive or full of
sediment, irregular Of passage attended by a
sensation Of scalding. you should begin taking
Pape's Diuretic directed. with the knowledge
that there Is other remedy. at any price.
made anywhere else in the world. which will ef-
feet thorough and prompt a cure.
Misery In the back. sides or loins. sick head.
ache. innsmed or pudy eyelids, nervousness,
rheumatism end darting pains. heart palpita-
tions, bilious stomach. Prostatic trouble. dizzi-
ness. sieepieesness. lstless weak, WORKOUT feel
ing and other symptoms caused by inactive, slug.
ssh kidneys simply vanish.
Your physician, pharmacist. banker or any
mercautiie agency will vouch for the responsible
ity Of Pape. Thompson & Pape Of Cincinnati.
Ohio. who prepare Papes Diuretic-JOcent treat
ment-sold by every druggist in the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
A Pound
a Day
That Is the Rate Fat Man Loses

There many cases of record where flesh
has been reduced at the rate OF pound \ day
by the use of Rengo. This is better than all
the exercise and dieting in the world-and so
much more pleasant. For Rengo il really good
TO eat. natural remedy-not a drug. The
more you take the better your health will be-
there is reason why you should not ut
least give 1t trial. You can buy 1t at any
drug store for 500 per box. Or IL you are
skeptical we will send you 50-cent trial box
free if you will write to the Rengo Co.. 1919
Rengn Bldg. Detroit, Mich.
For sale and recommended in Washington by
Ii. Evans, 1902 st. NV; A. ". Ad1eck Drug
Store. 18th and + sts.; Peoples Drug Store 92T
18th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
Choice Of Three Names.

The report opposes giving the appoint
ing officers wider scope Of selection
from the eligible list than three names,
the number now allowed for original ap-
pOintments, as allowing greater opening
for favoritism and political influence
1t declares that examinations for pro-
motions should be open to all persons Of
q particular grade throughout the entire
department, and from the results list
Of department eligibleS should be select
ed. The list should then be subdivided
for bureaus and divisions.
Discretion should then be lodged in
LITIGATION from the top of the division list
if, in his opinion. 1t is best to promote
man with experience in the particular
line of work required or II on the other
hand he considers the persons on the
division list not fully qualified for the
certification from either the bureau or
the department list, and in this way Sc
cure a man of broader qualifications
Referring to probationary service, the
report states:
THE principle Of probationary service
is as fully applicable to promotion as to
original appointment, although the fact
has generally been overlooked in civil
service laws. Probation is, in reality,
part of the examination. and, as applied
to promotion examination, 1t Is that part
which tests In actual service the qualifi-
cations of the candidate who has been
shown to be faithful by the efficiency
record, and to have the requisite knowl-
edge Of the duties of the position by the
competitive examination. The establish
ment of the principle that all promotions
shall be for probationary period. to be
needed in the way Of check upon err
rors in the examination"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
Cures Consultation

Tropical fruit Juices cure constipation. Multo-
Fruto contains these juices Take this fruit
treatment for stomach howell trouble or for
weak, tagged nerves. Eat and enjoy Multo-
Fruto like candy. Full size packages. &c and
5"c, at all drug stores. First free trial package
direct from Rengo Co. 1919 Rengo Bleg, De
troit. Mich. if you will write.
MultoFruto is for sale at druggists. names
given above
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
Records of Efficiency.

The report contends that to make eff
fciency records perform their Proper
function the system should be standard
ICED and made uniform and De placed
under the supervision of the civil service
commission. The markings for efficiency
by immediate superior officers should be
reviewed by supervisory board to cor
rect injustice and favohtism, and lastly
by the civil service commission.
THE forms Of efficiency recort-- now in
Use in various departments and in certain
cities under civil service rules" the re-
port recites, are fairly satisfactory, and
their improvement is only matter OF
detail. To secure the best results we be-
heye that these records should be marked
monthly under each heading by the chiefs
of divisions. In order TO secure a uni
form standard of marking SO that en-
ployes IN one bureau will not find them
selves disseminated against wnen they
come into competition with employees or
another bureau, and also in order to MIN
imiZe the influence OF personal favo. itisIn
or prejudice, boards of promotion should
De established in each department and
office 10 revise and equaliZe the ratings of
division chiefs
Each division chief should be required
to maintain a blotter upon which he snail
make from time To time entries of any
significant facts in relation to the eff
fciency OF his employees The ratings
should be based 50 far practicable, on
these entries. and the blOtter should be
brought before the board of promotlon as
evidence in any cause of controversy.
The employees should have access to the
ratings made by the board of promotion
And should have right of appeal to the
civil service commission, which can, If
necessary. investigate through its own
force The boards OF promotion should
meet emi-annually and make their re-
ports TO the civil service commission.
Should Be by Competition.
The examination must be competitive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
Introduction Of New Blood.

The report refers to the introduction OF
new blood into the service and the danger
of building up bureaucracy. and con-
tains the statement that it would not
make the system Of promotions hard and
fast. but would lodge In the civil service
commission discretion TO decide whether
the higher places demanding executive
ability can be better filled through pro-
motion or through holding an open orig
inal examination. competitive in char
acter. from which departmental employees
should not be excluded. The report con-
cludes:
"A consistent plan Of promotion. ap-
plea BILE to all departments and Offices in
side and outside Of Washington, is here
presented in its broad outlines. Its prac-
teal application to the different branches
Of the service will require consideration
of many details. which it is not p. ofitable
for us to enter into. Such details can
best be cared for in rules and regulations
drawn by persons thoroughly familiar
with the exact conditions in the different
branches.
"In thus presenting a plan of promotion
applicable to the classified service as IL
now exists. your committee does not wish
to be understood as recognizing that the
classified service has reached its proper
limit, OF that the principle OF promotion
cannot prOntaDly De carried nl8ner. IN
the contrary. it is clearly of the opinion
that the time must come when 1t Will be
generally recognized that administrative
officials not connected with the policy OF
the government, such as postnlasters, COL
lectors of customs. collectors of internal
revenue, commissioners OF immigration,
etc. outside of Washington. and heads Of
bureaus In the service OF the departments
In Washington. should hold their positions
regardless of politics and should be placed
on a secure tenure during efficiency. When
questionably be best filled through the
promotion Of persons who. In addition to
possessing capacity to ill them, shall
| have enjoyed a sufficient degree of de-
partmental experience"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16


if the best results are to be obtained. If
the head of the department is allowed to
select any of those on the eligible list
on the theory that they are all qualified
political pressure and favoritiSm are not
eliminated but may be brought To bear
in favor of particular candidates. The
examination would then. in fact, be non
competitive, and the employees, knowing
in advance the person whom the head of
the department desires to promote and
Will promote in case he passes the exami-
nation. will be discouraged from entering
the examination.
Seniority, efficiency records and COM
petitive examination all have their value
as elements which should enter into con-
sideratiOn in making promotions. The
question would then seem to be how they
can best be combined.
In our opinion seniority shoald be
made a determining factor in promotion
only when the application of other tests
ofeffi cheney shows that two candidates
are practically equal.
Efficiency records, as they do not bear
directly ON the main questionable ability
to perform the duties of higher position
should not be given a preponderating
weight.
competitive examination, as going
most directly to the root of the matter
and providing an impartial test Of ability
to perform the duties Of higher position,
should be given at least weight of so
per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
Subject Of Seniority.

Elm applying combined system of pro-
motion made up of seniority, efficiency
records and competitive examination to
the present classified service, the subject
of seniority presents no difficulties for
the civil service commission in installing
such system, as it is a matter of abso.
lutte record. The board of promotion In
the departments and offices might we'll be
composed of one representative Of the
commission and of higher officers of the
department, detailed for this purpose by
the official head. We suggest boards of
five members. and in order to secure con-
tinuity and the maintenance OF standards
of marking it would be well to have as
signed to it the chief clerk and two chiefs
of division-who as members of the CLASH
fed service could be expected to serve
long terms-the chief of the bureau the
employees of which are to be rated. and
the representative of the civil service
commission.
In applying competitive examinations.
the question has been raised whether
they should be scholastic with view
to ascertaining the candidates general
Intelligence and education. or whether
they should be practical with a view to
ascertaining his ability to perform the
duties of a particular vacant position.
1T seems to US that the examination
should relate to more than the fixed du-
ties of a particular position, in order that
1T may bring to the top predetermined
vi oil Tie VAIL
GUS duties included in that grade of work
and of progressing to higher grades.
Otherwise the promotion will serve only
the temporary purpose of filling Satisfac-
torily an existing vacancy, and will not
furnish material for further advance
ment. But 1t is obvious that the exami-
nation should be confined. in the main,
to the standard of the grade Of positions
to be filled and the duties required In
that grade, and should not he wholly
scholastic test. In the classified service,
as 1t exists today. men are wanted who
can step in and fill vacancy without
serving long apprenticeship in learn
Connecticut western news., 1910-03-03
THURSDAY, MARCH 8. 1910
MAHOMET AND THE COMET.

'Tis rumored that Mahomet Has designs on Halley's comet; He is going to try and grab it by its tall' And tie his coffin to it;
 If he makes out to do it, Then Mahomet on the comet takes Q sail. And 'tis said the reason why That old prophet wants to fly, Is because so fast soaring alrshlp Jared It bumped his coffin hanging 'Twixt heaveu and earth and bang Up against him has got Mahomet scared. And further more Mahomet Would like to own 8 comet, And that one of Halley's seems to him
 the stuff.
 And if he doesn't fail
 When he tries to grab it's tail, Twill be Mahomet's comet sure enough. From his coffin door, Mahomet Keeps an aye out for the comet That, though it will not hasten, never
 dallies.
 What if the great Mahomet Should pull its tail out from it Then twill be the bob-tailed comet that
 was Halley's.
 B. H., in Lexington Leader.
Connecticut western news., 1910-03-03
INAUGURATION DAY

The Outlook gets after those Congress- men and others who are advocating 8 change of date for Inauguration Day from March 4th to April 30th.
 It asks: For what purpose Is a Presi- dent of the United States inaugurated? :? administering the government of ninety millions of people? Is it to carry out great government policies? Is it to put iu force, with efficiency and prompt ness, the peoples will?"
 Replying to it's own questions, The Outlook says that not for any of these reasons is there a desire for change, but for the purpose of having more pro- pitious weather for sightseers, and to af- ford the residents of Washington and visitors to the city a chance to hear brass bands, to see procession, and to dance in the Pension building. Also that the aforesaid crowds may fatten the receipts of hotelkeepers and others to whom a more favorable season would mean largely increased business.
 The Outlook then proceeds to con- demn the long interval now existing be- tween the election and the inauguration of President. and draws 8 contrast be- tween this delay and the promptness with which such matters is done in Eng land, where the members of the govern ment who were elected a month ago are already performing their duties. The delay, particularly when there is a change of the party in power, is danger ous, it says, and surmises that if Lincoln had been inaugurated as promptly as a Prime Minister in England forms oab- inet we might have been spared civil war, as the weeks between election and inauguration at that time were taken advantage of by the enemies of the Un- ion to perfect their plans. The article then says: By all means let Inaugura- tion Day be changed; but let it be put back from the 4th of March to the 1st of December '
Connecticut western news., 1910-03-03
WEST CORNWALL

Miss Abbie Smith of Sharon was the guest of her brother, q. R. Smith, last week.
 Mrs. O. N. Fitch spent last Tuesday and Wednesday with MT. Fitch at Hill crest hospital.
 Mrs. Frank Van Ostrem entertained her sister, Mrs. George Oldfield of West Stookbridge, last week.
 Leroy Williamson of Boston, spent Sunday with l.. J. Nickerson.
 Mrs. Hubert Pratt left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Omaha, Nebraska,
 Mrs. R. w. Dean entertained her mother, Mrs. Egbert Barton of Kent. two days of last week.
 Joseph Miller went to Pittsfeld Mon day.
 Frank Whitney spent last week in Kent.
 R. F. D, carrier Hart was able on Monday of this week, to entirely serve his route for the first time since Feb. 12, having been obliged to leave out the Cornwall Hollow road because of it's being blocked with snow. This is the third time this winter that part of the route has had to be left unservod.
 Robinson w. Dean has resigned his position with c. w. Cochrane where he has been for the past three years, and will conduct a general grocery and dry goods store in the Richter building at Cornwall. MT. Dean expects to be pre- pared to open his store by the last of this week.
 Miss Cora B. Hallett went to New Preston Tuesday.
 On Friday of last week, L. J. Kicker son lectured on the Yellowstone Park before Hamilton Commandery in the Masonic Temple at Bridgeport.
 A Mrs Painter of Clinton, represent ing the Church Building society, will speak next Sunday at both North Corn wall church and the chapel.
 Miss Clara Sheppard of New Haven, is visiting at Eugene Wickwire's.
 Daisy Huxley of Falls Village has been visiting Mae Roraback.
Connecticut western news., 1910-03-03
New Milford Factory Burned

The plant of the New Milford Foun- dry and Machine company, which has been in operation here for the past sev- enty years. during forty of which Jasper Northrop has been owner, was burned to the ground early Tuesday, together with scores of valuable patterns and moulds which it will be impossible to replace. The loss at a conservative esti- mate will be $20, 900, a small portion of which is covered by insurance. No def mite cause has been assigned for the blaze although it is believed that a spark settled on the dry interior woodwork and developed into flame during the early hours of the morning.
Connecticut western news., 1910-03-03
neld yesterday at the home of Mrs. c. G.

held yesterday at the home of Mrs. c. G. Smith.
 The rehearsal for the old folks con- cert will be held at the parsonage to- night. About forty are rehearsing under the direction of Mrs. Bullock. A full attendance IS desired tonight.
 The topic for the Lenten service to- morrow at three o'clock will be "The Failure to Fulfil Conditions" It will be in the nature of a preparatory service for the communion next Sunday.
 The topic for discussion in the Friendly class next Sunday will be What to do for the Infirm and Diseased"
 The church was thrown open to the visiting veterans and friends last week and nearly three hundred meals were served daring the day. This is probably the largest number ever served in one day ill our social rooms. Many express sions of appreciation were heard and the church building came in for its share of complimentary remarks for it's pleasant appearance and convenient arrangement.
 Methodist Church
 Rev. Harry Cornford, Pastor.
 Methodist Church.
 Next Sunday the usual Communion service will be held in the morning.
 Friday evening" March 1, at 7:30, there will be a meeting of all the men of the church, to complete tho arrange ments for the annual mems supper, which will be given in the church par lors March IF.
 Christ Church.
 Rev. Joseph P. Smyth, Rector.
 Tomorrow, Morning Prayer and Litany will be said at lo:30 a. m. To- morrow, at 2:30 p. m, the Women s Auxiliary will meet at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Peet.
 Sunday, there will be celebration of the Holy Communion and sermon at 10:45 a. m. Evening service aud ad- dress at D. m.
 On Wednesday of next week, there will be the usual Lenten service and ad- dress at 3:30 p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1910-03-03
LEGAL NOTICES

nISTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate v Court February 15, 1910.
 Estate of Maria A. Swift, late of sharon in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly nttested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- questcd to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES c. MARSH, EXecutor,
 Post office address, Cornwall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-03-03
POINTERS

Another of those popular sewing ma chine clubs is announced by E. P. Hunt 6S Go. They also make special offers in carpets, rugs, spring dress goods, etc. and big sale of suits for three days.
 Housekeepcrs who care to save money will wait long time for better oppor tunity than is offered by Bullock & Eel ten during their big clearance sale. Bar gains, singly and in combination, are of feIed for each day until the sale closes, Wednesday, March 9.