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LIENS AGENCY.
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FOR SALE-Fifty feet of shelving. m
guire at VALLEY HARDWARE
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per month per head. A. S. FELL, 4
miles northeast of FL Centro.
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and 7th for S525. LIENS AGENCY.
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Is acres $500; terms. LIENS AGENCY.
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LIENS AGENCY
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FOR SALE-Three horse power gasoline
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MUSICIANS

MRS. w. e. cox
PIANO TEACHER
Has reopened her studio on Broadway
next door to Metz's Photograph Gallery.
Latest methods and best references.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
Means a Return to the Evils Of the
SpOils System.

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
That the enforcement of the various
laws for the reform of the civil service
are now conceded by all impartial pei-
sons OF Judgment to have worked for
the betterment both OF the service per-
formed and also SO far as II is a factor,
Tor the cleansing away of q sore spot
In our politics, namely, the spoiis sys-
tenn. On the grounds of ordinary hu-
manity our not over we'll paid clerks
should at least have the satisfac ction
and comfort Of knowing that they are
not to be disturbed during good be-
haVior and competent service, nor can
l think OF any good that would be con-
Ferved by Limitation OF the term OF
service to Ave or any other term of
years, with the uncertainty and even
anguish that would entail upon a very
hard working and on the whole do
serving and conscientious body Of men
ana women. Where contentment and
security now reign would succeed the
anxiety which ell of US who have been
In fhe city for more than a few years
were all SO painfully familiar with.
That It would also be a serious dis
turbing element to our merchants re-
auires no argument, since that 10 pat &.
ent, but do not wish to dwell upon this
aspect of the effect of passing the law
referred to. I trust that Congress will
renect we'll upon the retrograde effect
of the bill and refuse to pass II. Very
respectfully, G. F.HEILPRIM,
(Of Franklin e. Col
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
Would Make Clerks Bank Upon
Which to Draw Political Checks.

10 tne EDITOR or THE TIMES:
l wish to commend the stand of The
Times in making vigorous fight
against this proposed unjust law. In
the first place It is an absolute VIOLA
ton OF the spirit of the civil service
act, which, according to my interpreta-
tion, was intended as q life work to
those who render efficient service. I
hope you will call upon all the business
men and the citizens OF Washington In
general, also the Board Of Trade, Cham
Der OF Commerce, and other organiza-
tons, to use their influence in defeating
this proposed law.
lt seems to me that II should be the
policy Of our legislators and the Ad.
mlnlstration to enact such laws that
would tend to elevate the civil service
Its working force the model for all other
employers to look to as an inspiration
In improving the service OF the en-
ployes In private enterprises through
out the United States. can see no
motive for the enactment of this law
unless 1t Is to use the Government en-
p!oyes as bank, so to speak, upon
which to draw checks to pay political
debts. 1t was to prohibit Just such a
policy as this that the civil service law
was originally passed.
What Congress should do is to enact
such additional laws as Is needed to
make the term OF all civil service en-
ployes. including everybody In the Gov
ernment except the Cabinet and Presi-
dent. absolutely life term. instead of
five years.
When I held the Convention Hall
mass meeting a year ago in the interest
of the betterment OF the Government
employees. I made a pledge that II 1t be-
came necessary ] would endeavor to
have plank inserted in the Presi-
dental platform at the coming cleo
tion for the general improvement of
the civil service. and II Is my intention
to go to the Baltimore convention for
this purpose, and l will try to word
the platform so that II will cure this
and the many other serious defects, as
we'll as to give increased pay to the
major portion of the employees, who
have not had an increase In the last
sixty years. notwithstanding the fact
that the enormous output of gold has
deprecated the purchasing power of the
money of the United States and the
other large countries at least one-half,
thereby cutting the income In half OF
those whose salaries were f1xed twenty
or more years ago.
Assuring you of my most hearty sup
port and commanding The Times In
fighting this unjust law. I remain.
FULTON r. GORDON.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
MERCHANTS ARE
AGAINST TENURE
Law FOR CLERKS
Letters to The Times Tell
Of Their Pronounced
Opposition.
CONTINUED from First Page1

VCVHtIIueu ITuIH FITst FHBe'J
speaking, and the passing of this bill
would work an added hardship TO the
business men OF Washington.
L. p. CULLEY q SON.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
No Business Concern Would Think
OF Adopting a Five.year Tenure
RuJp

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
The five-year civil service tenure bill
Is, of course, nothing more nor less
than a return to the old spoils system,
extended to all Government employees.
1t Is more than surprising that an at
tempt should be made to pass such a
bill at this time, when the President
has just recently recommended that
practically all OF the present political
offices be placed in the civil service.
All the present and past efforts to
put the Government departments on an
economical and efficient business basis
will go for naught under the five-year
tenure bill. No present-daY business
concern would think of adopting such a
policy. Many of the oldest industries
in the country have employees who have
years and more. They are evidently
proud of the fact, for they are using
the most expensive advertising space to
give publicity to the length of service of
perience and efficiency of old employees
adds to their business prestige.
If the large business houses and pub
lie service corporations can successfully
retirement system, there is no reason
why the Government cannot operate
under such a system. 1t Is the only
just method of eliminating old EN-
ployes
The fve-year tenure bill would be at
best only an experiment. and the long
suffering Government employees are en-
titled at this time to more than an
experiment. There Is only one plan, to
my mind, that will put the Govern
ment service on an economical and ef-
ficient basis, so far as its personnel is
concerned, and that is the plain nom
contributOry pension and retirement
system.
Government positions now have little
attraction for men of ability. and 1t is a
strange perVersion of business policy TO
assume that to make them still further
undesirable would have the effect OF
securing and retaining men and women
of ability.
GENERAL BAKING COMPANY,
Irwin Rittenhouse, Manager.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
Disagrees With Courts.


In speaking of the palm garden and
hotel evils. Mr. Harvey testified at vari-
Gus times before the committee. as fol-
lows:
"I do not believe that the Excise
Board would grant a license to a known
violator OF the law. but there was an
application for a hotel license recently,
and I think the Excise Board granted
the license. II was in the case of a
man who came from out OF the city,
of whom 1t was said had violated the
gambling laws OF Virginia or Maryland.
The Excise Board said that wnen an
applicant complied with the Law In tac
case of a hotel that they had no dis
cretionary power. have all the respect
in the world for the courts decisions,
and for the Corporation CounsePs opin-
ions but do believe that the present
Excise Board has discretionary power
when IT comes down to the character OF
the applicant for a hotel license just the
same as any other liquor license, re-
gardless Of the property In which he
II believe they would he sustained
In rejecting a license where mans
character Is involved, where 1t has been
conclusively shown he is not a fit man
to engage in the business; the fact that
1t might be a hotel should not affect
the decision. I have so stated that rs
my opinion before, and I still think the
Excise Board has the power under the
present law to handle the liquor bu5i-
ness In a discretionary manner. particu-
larly so as regards the character Of
the applicant for license"
Senator Works-In this particular
case to which you refer your organiza-
ton had knowledge of the fact that the
granting OF the license to him was OBJ
jected to on that very ground. did you
not?
Mr.. Harvey-We had knowledge of 1t
in the same manner that this informa-
ton is usually obtained.
Senator Works-Did you make any
Mr.. Harvey-No more than this, that
the Excise Board has stated that they
have no discretionary power to refuse a
LIQUOR license for a hotel when the law
has been complied with. That let us out
entirely on that.
suggest to them that. IN your judg iaent.
they did have the power?
Mr.. Harvey-No, not as an organiZa-
ton, in this particular case.
The Chairman-Well. did anyone rep
resenting the organization?
Mr., Harvey-Yes; have said to men,
bers of the Excise Board that 1 thought
that they had, and thought everybody
else thought they had, discretionary
power in the granting or rejecting Of a
license on account of the character OF
any man applying for the place.
Mr.. Shoemaker-Has your organiZa-
tion ever proposed the nongranting OF Il
license before the Excise Board?
Mr.. Harvey-Only as have told you.
and you can find that as matter of
record. We have asked the Excise
Board to cooperate. We have told
that We would act with them at all
times.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
Italians Say They
Climbed Into VesuviuS

LONDON, May 18.-Scientists today
are discussing the remarkable claims
of Prof. Mallada, of the Royal OBJ
servatory at Mt. Vesuvius. and an as
sistant named Varvazza. that they de-
scended a thousand feet to the floor
of the great volcanoes crater yester-
day.
Prof Mallada declares that trip
consumed over nine hours, during
which time the two men were nearly
overcome with gases. He says they
made remarkable photographs of ava
Ianches and showers of red hot ashes,
which were taking place in contigu-
Gus parts OF the crater. After plant
ing a flag in the center of the crater's
floor, they made the return climb
which took them nearly three hours.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
THE TIMES DAILY SERIAL
The Parsimonious Cocktail EDeAk FkAANkLIN
1872, Tho Frank A. "
All Rights Reserved

backed into the crowd; and perhaps a
at the unmistaKa BILE shabby shoes of
his friend, protruding from the end of
the stretcher.
And the significance of the whole
thing came over him.
The man was deedl
The Washington times., 1912-05-18

4 Continuation of This story VIII
BE Found In Tomorrow
Issue Of The Times.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
Rebels Badly Beaten.

ME%ICO CITY. Mexico, May lS..-
Federals under Captain Sanchez have
inflicted a crushing defeat upon Cal
gado. leader of the inseurrectos in the
state OF Guerrero. The town of Taxco
which was held by the rebels. has been
reCaptured by the government forces,
More than ffty rebels were killed or
wounded In the fightinE.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
New Bank Supervision.

Comptroller of the Currency Lawrence
o. Murray, has inaugurated new
scheme of national bank supervision.
Letters will be sent out today to the
directors of these banks asking them
to transmit to the comptroller a copy
of the semi-annual reports of the banks
examining committee. These -eports
show the existence Of any forged paper
or detaleationS.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18

steamer Charles Macalester to Mt. VernSn ~
~ a. m. Leaving at as p. IN. Round Trip
ibe. including admission 10 grounds & mAnSiOA
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
Police Sell Goods.

The annual sale of unredeemed prop
erty in the possession of the Police
Department was held this morning at
the auction rooms Of Samuel Bensing-
er. 61S T. street northwest. over 500
lots of articles will be offered for
sale. The articles consist of lost, stol-
en- and abandoned property which the
department has held for one year
without finding the owners.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18
Dog Saves Family.

WATERFOWL, Conn, May is.-Fire,
believed to be OF incendiary origin, to,
Keane, of oakville. today, and the
family narrowly escaped death. Mrs.
Keane was awakened at o'clock by
the barking of the pet st. Bernard,
and at. that time the first story was in
flames.
The Washington times., 1912-05-18

the question Of the chairman. wHlich
IL ono of the most pertinent questions OF
all; is i not true that there are not
only few isolated cases. but many
side It. nr In the rear Of II, restaurant
or an eating place where men and woni-
en- sometimes women alone, may go
ana have their cat or drink and do \; Il
other secret entran ,es7
Major Syivcster--I do not think we
have what Is ordinarily known as a
Ser s!Se dqnn feel Xsry srpe OF thG ,Ss
side Of = saloon on q main street.
here have those lining rooms. largo
music in CONNECTION with them at GER
tain times, do thev not, maJor?
Major Sylvester--Yes, sir.
Mr. Farvey-Whorn men and women
Major syIvester--Yes.
Mr.. Harvcy--Soue of our best hostel
ries in washington have them in con-
nection with their places. have they
n1t7
Maior sylve:ter-Ycs. 80
Question of Authority.
Relative to the disposition Of the Ex-
else Board to stop these evils, Major
Sylvester said:'
senator WOTkb-Diu you dt any hiihS
take UP these matters personally-that
is, by word of mouth-with the Excise
Board? Or do you simply make writ.
ten report in respect to them2
Major SylvesteT-We send Ill our writ
ten report, and the members OF our
force report to the Excise Board to give
Information, to answer questions, to be
interrogated at any time on the cases
that may be under consideration there
where any point of law in the granting
of licenses is concernedf
Senator Works-Have you at any time
taken the initiative in undertaking to
inform the Excise Board OF conditions
that you think should result in the re-
fusal to renew the license?
Major Sylvester - l was appointed
chairman Of the commission by Com
missioner Johnston, the present com
missioner of police, to give my views as
that regard.
Senator works-I am speaking now OF
specific cases in the granting OF IL
censes.
Major Sylvester-Yes, was getting
back to that. Recommendations were
made after they had fully gone into the
question, the assessor serving as one
member Of the board with me, and the
corporation counsel Of the District OF
Columbia serving also as a member OF
the board. We talked over the questions
at that time, and from their viewpoint
they felt that they were largely wanting
in authority and power to do some
things that they should like to do II
they had had that authority.
Major Sylvester made the following
report regarding arrests for violations
OF the excise laws for the year ending
March /, 1912:
Valuations rannrtPd hv
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09

The Park church parish house as sociation, instead of holding the regu- ar afternoon meeting this month, eel ebrated the tenth anniversary of it's entrance into the Osgood Memorial parish house by an enjoyable meeting on Friday evening. A large company were present in the parlors which were decorated with potted plants. Mrs. Henry T. Arnold, the president. con- ducted the formal exercises, and the programme was specially fine one in honor of the special event. Two se- lections by the Harmony club, Deli ber's Naila, and a Melodie by Pader- ewski. were finely rendered The min utes of the last meeting were read by Miss Croweu. secretary pro tenn, and the treasureTs report was given by Mrs. SymingtOn.
 After graceful introductory speech by Mrs. Arnold upon the present an- utVersary and it's importance, Mrs Symington gave her story of ten years in finance. A szw spending nearly S5.000 in furnishing the parish house, $500 year for current expenses, and giving towards the redecorating of the church. the association still has on hand over SS.000.
 Historical Sketch.
 Mrs George W. Lane read an able and brilliantly written paper giving an historical sketch of the parish house and the association. Although the church, built in 1874, was considered very modern at that time and equipped in every possible direction. new social conditions soon arose which made ap- parent the need of a parish house.
 Formed in 1886.
 In 1886 the association was formed by small group of young people who
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
Have Color in Your Cheeks Be Better Looking
 Try Olive TabIeis

If your skin is ye1low--oomplexion pallid-tongue coated-appetite poor a bad taste in your mouth-a lazys1r1o- . good feeling-you should take Olive Tablets.
 pr. Edwards Olive Tablets-a sub stitute for calomel-were prepared by pr. Edwards after IT years of study
 These Olive Tablets oil the bowels yet have no oily taste. They are a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil.
 If you want a clear pink skin, bright eyes, no pimples. feeling of buoyan- cy like childhood days, you must get at the cause. Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like calomel-yet have no dangerous after effects. They start the bile and overcome constipa tion That's why millions of boxes are soId annually at 6l,a 1Ge and abist 25e boz box movement all it's own" Take one oI two nightly and note the pleasing re- suits.
 bus O.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
CONCERT ENDS CONFERENCE.
Programme Given at Mckinley Avenue Church-Hartford Woman Recom mended for Missionary Field.

With the concert at the A. M. E. Zion church, on Mckinley avenue, Fri day evening, the seventh annual com ference of the Women's Home and For eign Missionary societies of New Eng land came to a close, adjourning to next Nov. 5, when the conference will be held at New London. The following programme was given: Selection by Busy Bees of Mt. Calvary church. rec itation, Miss M. Bates of Willimantic; duet, Miss Lottie Jackson and A. F.. Drury; recitation, Mrs. Nellie Peters of New Bedford; bass solo, Professor Geary; recitation, Lincoln Harris rec itation, Mrs. T. E. Auton of Cam bridge: exercise, Buds of Promise of Mckinley Avenue church, led by Mrs. Carroll, superintendent; duet, Am prose Wilson and Miss Ada Simons i; chorus, Be on Time, Buds of Promise; recitation, Mrs. Ida Davis; recitation, Mrs. Martha Riggs of Hartford: solo, Rev. J. H. Dennis; paper by Mrs. c, E. HoXter, conference E. P. superin- tendent The programme was conclu- ed by remarks by Rev. E. A. Carroll and Harrison Gregson.
 At the morning session reports from the young WOmenS $ uepdrlHleIlS WeIre heard and discussed.
 In the afternoon there was report from the Buds of Promise department by Supt Mrs. c. E. Hoxter of Cam bridge, and an address by Miss Martha P. Riggs on The Work of the Y. W.s Joy in Mission Service was the sub- ject of a paper by Mrs. T. E. Auten ol Cambridge. Mass, and it was voted that her paper be printed in the Sta1 of Zion and Missionary Seer papers Mrs. NJ. s. Thompson of Boston re- ported on the work of these two publi cations Mrs. Alice Scott of New Be1- ford was appointed delegate to the council to be held in August, 1913. il was voted to send the name of Miss Martha Biggs of Hartford to the gen. eral church, recommending that she be chosen to attend the seminary to be fitted for mission work in Africa.
 A vote of thanks to the pastor, the members of the church. those in whost homes the delegates have been enter tained and others who have helped ir the success of the convention was passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
HAVE YOU TRIED PAxTINE
The Great Toilet eermicide !?


 You don't have to gay soc or $1.0O a pint fer lIsteric-i antseptics or per- oxide. You can maKe It pints of a more cleansing, germicida, healing and deodOrizng antiseptic solution With one 25c box of PaXtine-a soi4- ble sntiseptic powder, obtainable at any drug store.
 Paxtins destroys germs that cause diseese, decay and odors--that is why T. is the best month wash and gar g!e, and why it purities the breath, cieai.ses GGu preserves the teeth bet ter ;bdn ordinary Gantifrices and !n srorge bathing it completely eradi tztes precipitation and other disagree ale body odOrs. Every dainty wom- an appreciates this and it's many other tolIet and hygienIC uses.
 Paxtipe is splendid for sore throat. infamed eyes and 10 purify mouth and breath after smoking. You can get Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic at any drug store. price 25c and soc. or by mall postpaid from The Paxtine Toi- let Co.,, Boston, Mass. Tho will send you free sample if you would like to try it before buying.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Interesting Programme Conducted by Broadway Church Society.

The Women's Missionary society of the Broadway Congregational church held a pleasant session Friday after noon in the church parlors. An inter- esting article by A. E. Cross on Why 1 Believe in Foreign Missions, was read by Mrs. H. W. Gallup. Mrs. James l.. Case told of some of the good items in November Life and Light and Mrs. c. F. Stark spoke of the interesting things in the Mission ary Herald Mrs. F. T. Fuller spoke of the missionary work in three of the provinces of China, and Mrs. F. J. Leavens gave the English translation of the song about the new flag of Chi na. Entertaining papers read included an article on the Changing Attitude of China Towards Foreigners, by Mrs A. A. Browning; an account of the life of the empress dowager, Miss Pollock; Opium Traffic in China, Mrs B. W. Hyde; Kuang Hsu, Miss Beatrice Sharpe
 On the close of the interesting ses- sion tea was served by Mrs. F. J. Leavens. Mrs. R. D. Rudd and Mrs. J. c. Averill.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
THERMos CLUB DANCE.
Large Crowd Made It a Social and
 Financial Success.

The Thermos club dance held Fri day evening in Cadillac hall was so- cially and financially a decided success and the members were. well pleased with the results of their efforts. The Cadillac orchestra furnished the music for the dancing which lasted until midnight. There was an attendance of nearly 200
 The committee iii charge of the af- fair was composed of Carl G. Johnson, William Enos, Harry Heaps and Will liam Hollin. Alex McNickle was in charge of the coat room, William HoI- lin took tickets and Edward Under wood was in charge of the ticket of fica
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
QUEEN ESTHER SOCIAL.
Methodist Church Circle Gave Pleas ant Evening for Large Number At- tending.

Queen Esther circle conducted well attended social Friday evening in the Sunday school rooms of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. There were pretty decorations. The inter esting programme included selections by the E. R. orchestra, readings by Miss Viola Seavey, excellently render ed violin solos by Frank Benson, vocal selections by Miss Gladys F'iske, solos by Miss Mary Gray, readings by Miss Elizabeth Lane. trombone solo by Le roy Whitmarsh and selections by the chorus
 Ice cream and cake were served by Misses Bessie Armstrong and Marion Swan. Creswell Coleman was in charge of the programe and the committee in general charge of the affair was composed of Misses Mary Gray, Gladys Fiske and Edith May nard