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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

ment service at one time to the lowest
possible plane of efficiency.
The fundamental principle of the merit
system, which is the theoretical basis of
the civil service system today, is that
the best material among those applying
for government places is chosen. But in
practice this is not true. If certain
state has exceeded its quota in the list
of departmental appointments, the high
est rating i'm another state that has not
yet reached that point is drawn upon
Thus the selection may be that Of per-
son several degrees less capable. as us
closed by the examinations. than several
candidates in the competition.
1t is not only unfair to the District OF
Columbia. but to other parts OF t2.c coun-
try. in which are located large centers OF
government employment New YORK
holds a great number OF government
workers Why should men and women
from Nebraska or Montana. Florida or
Arkansas. be given preference over New
Workers, when the latter have passed al
tests more satisfac toriiS? Here II the
District OF Columbia are thousands OF
capa BILE Young men and women. who nave
grown up in the pCpifc service athios-
phere, who understand the worhsnEs OF
the government. and are fully uIdl.hed
in all respects 10 meet tee requirement
OF the administrative. Tncy are barred
today from federal afDoiI maIts because
the Districts quota $ lons .I!!9s .'.i,s'..
They must GO else. here. TO Soit4c safe
that has not suppl, ! all the Toysf.iinea
workers 10 which Il is emitted, ana
acquire "A residence By I've Eeais OF con-
t'nuous ivns. May Of these never try
for tine service. but 20 into c;nes' nncS.
Thus tho District 5 constantly ic5 ms
good citizens and the government = los
ing the services of highly capable ForE-
ers While less efficient applicants iroai
the states are. under the superintendent
system given vacancies and new posi-
tons.
The practice is illogical. unfair and
wasteful. The commission report should
bring the matter sharply to an issue be-
fore Congress. and result in the repeal or
the apportionment clause of the civil serv-
ice law. leaving the government free to
select it's workers from the most efficient,
regardless of places of residence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
The Apportionment of Offices.

Several years ago Congress created
commission To- study the question OF econ
0my and efficiency in the government
departments. and il has been at work
since inquiring into the workings OF the
existing system of administration. with
a view to discovering means of making
the force more businesslike and effective.
several reports have been submitted to
congress relating to various phases of
the public work, and yesterday another
Was sent 10 the House and Senate. touch
inG upon a vital point of the govern
inents working methods. According to
Inc commission, the practice of distribu ut
ing the subordinate offices of the govern
Tnont among the states, in relation to
their population, known as the apportion-
ment system, is uubusinessiike and leads
10 deterioration OF the service. depriv-
ing the government of the best available
sources OF labor supply. The repeal of
this obnoxious and illogical mode OF Sc
lecting appointees is strongly urged
For years the District of Columbia has
Tor its own sake. been asking Congress
10 abandon the apportionment OF offices
method OF public appointments. showing
bv conclusive statistics that it suffers
thereby "A most unjust discrimination
which at the same time imposes a handi-
cap upon the government. in that IL cuts
II off from a valuable and Immediately
available source of supply. The Presi-
dents commission now supplements this
representation with its own argument.
founded upon the broad needs of the gov
eminent itself. IL is difficult to see how
the House and Senate can resist the
showing which the commission makes OF
losses in government efficiency.
No business house would select its en-
llnyes as the government has been doing
luder the apportionment OF Offices law
appointing the majority from places far
emoyei from the points Of employ
'Ghe practice in commercial lines should
followed by the federal administration
10 GO To the nearest market for its labor
IS appoint the most efficient TO be found
legardless OF the places OF residence oil
,I voting. The apportionment OF Offices
mode Of selection is a survival OF the pat
ronase eriitwhieh reduced the govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
The Suffrage Parade Report.

The Senate subcommittee charged with
the investigation Of the circumstances at
tending the iamentahle failure Of police
protection for the suffrage marchers on
tjlc ID of March last finds in its report
that the marchers were not protected,
And that while there We're few cases of
Indifference as 10 the protection of the
marrhers on the part Of both uniformed
and special policemen. the primary cause
IF this condition lay in the failure to OBJ
tain law for the stopping of traffic on the
Avenue in season to insure clear way
for the parade. Nobody is blamed for this
failure. though the responsibility is
divided between the suffragists for neg
lecting to include the item in their re-
quest for legislation upon the police for
not suggesting this course. and the Com
missioners for not themselves appreciating
the need Of such enactment.
The committee finds that with few ex-
ceptions the police force did its work as
we'll as the extraordinary conditions
permitted. II finds. Furthermore. that
In no case is there evidence that words
or acts of the superintendent created
the impression among the members of
the force that he did not expect them
TO do their utmost 10 give the marchers
protection. The vindication of Mai Syl-
rester is complete. That there were iso-
lated instances of police Indifference is
established but the committee does not
feel that there is ground for individual re
proof or condemnation. Yet this clearance
is accompanied by the mild rebuke that in
the Judgment of the committee with
more earneStness and with a more sys-
tematic effort on the part OF some of the
officers better protection might have
been afforded
Some surprise is certain to be felt by
those who We're personally aware Of the
conditions on the Avenue that the COM
mittee should have disposed of the mat
ter of the War Departments action in
sending cavalrymen to the scene in
these words:
NO conditions existed and none were
threatened that warranted a request
for United States troops, and the War
Department went to the limit of its au-
thority, If ii did not exceed it, in de-
failing a troop of cavalry from Fort
Myer."
1nasmuch as the only semblance of Or
der maintained at that point was that
which resulted from the appearance of
the cavalry at the junction Of 10Th street
and the Avenue, and as 1t Is evident that
hut for these troops a disaster would prob
ably have occurred at that place. 1t is
unfortunate that the committee. in seek
ing TO absolve the War Department from
blame for failure to take the initiative
earlier. should have employed language
that seems to indicate belief that the
presence of the troops was unnecessary.
This report is the result OF a pains
taking. intelligent and impartial inquiry
and the findings should insure in the flu
lure that no precaution will be neglected
TO prevent recurrence of any such scan
dalous scenes as those enacted on the Sd
Of March. The lesson has been well
learned, even IL nobody is held specif-
ically TO blame for the lamentable occur
renee,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

encounters between armies. the pulsing
back and forth of vast bodies of men
seeking to take life. impersonally. but
none the less relentlessly. Now these
scenes are but shadowy memories save
to those who participated. the men who
form the thinning ranks of the veterans.
To them they will always remain vivid
and realistic But on Memorial day there
is no harshness of recollection. The bit
terness of warfare has passed and re-
united nation observes the day of mem
cries in a spirit of true reconciliation
and non-partisan appreciation of the
valor and the patriotism which animated
strewn with flowers and decked with
flags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Footwear That Boys
Cam Wear With Comfort.

here claim that thoroughly verify when speak
ing shoes it their comfort This afforded by the
oropedc which all the lasts of
developed Their durability and style treated just
portant No stronger illustration of the excellence of
wear could be presented than these items:
$500 pair. $3.50 pair.
o
$500 pair. $3.50 pair.
Gun MeaC Butcher
to to
$500 pair. $3.50 pair.
W0rmem's New Pumps-Special attention is directed o a
shipment OF Women Lowhee Pumps made OF black gun
cakin patent con, also cafskin
Our complete the unusual favor which
this style is held this
$500 pair.
Thm floor TenAe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Summer Millinery for Children.
Many Becoming Modes.

Every youthful face should be framed suit its indd
ualy and this than possible Summer Millinery
children Hats for the little rough and raine are
made in chic models for the eashore and soft mlas
for dessier the dainty lingerie the
light frocks The poke the prevailing shape for the
dress hat made of soft hemp braid and trimmed with small French
flowers and quantity grlh New ideas have
cept this heavy connection with soft lowered chit
being used for making the lingerie hats and though sound
ing heavy they carmng simple and dainty All of these notes
and many in display hats for
young folks and all of them have that distinction of mode
characteristic of Millinery Department
Secondno o Tenth 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
What Happened.

Are you the man who writes all this
joyous advice about scattering sunshine
and giving everybody that seems worried
a glad hand and a word Of encourage
ment?"
Yes" said the man with scarce hair
and inky fingers. Il am one of the pro-
fessional optimists who do that sort of
thing
We'll, I'm not going to sue you for
damages or false pretenses or anything of
that kind. ] just want to let you know
that 1 tried to heed your lesson. I went
to one of our great cities and tried to
speak words of cheer and comfort to
the overburdened souls that I saw
rushing past me-"
What happened"
Before ] had cheered up four people
l got arrested for being a confidence
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Time and the Civil War.
From the indianapolis News.

the NeWS
There is another side to these en-
campments which should not be for
gotten. The time was when q Grand
Army Of the Republic meeting was the
scene Of moro or less bitter reviews Of
the rebellion. Time has sweetened bit
terness and each year. at state and ma
tional encampments. 1t becomes more
beautifully noticeable that friction Of
the past is being forgotten-and for
given We are a nation no longer Of
south or north or east or west. The
grandchildren of these visiting vet
Grams see only a united country. For
this the veterans deserve word of
gratitude. Had 1t not been for them
there might not be today that larger
thought Of nation which pervades the
states. The veterans are welcome, and
1T is hoped that they will ind the oc-
casion ana opportunity to hold many
another encampment in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Pretty Near.

Pretty near was what upset the plans
of JabeZ Jones.
He allus KEEP repeatin' it in discontinued
tones.
He pretty near got wealthy, but he
didn't take the tip.
He pretty near got married, but the girl
gave him the slip.
He never quite got rid Of all his various
little sins.
His life was jest story all made up
of might-have-bins
Sometimes his voice was plaintive an
sometimes it was severe,
But his conversation always seemed to
turn on pretty near"
Il hope l. get to heaven. said poor
Jabez with a sigh,
my energy amt much, but that's one
thing I'm goin' to try.
I'll bet when they're collectin' cash for
which my life's insured
The doctors will be saying that I pHetty
near got cured.
An when / seek the Pearly Gate, / bet
my foot'll slip
And I'll find myself a-travelin' along
the other trip.
An then I'll have to tell the imps that
sit around and grin
How for Glory / set out-an' how l
pretty near got in"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
ParasOls.
At $500 We Offer Variety of Styles.

Just hint OF the variety be found here at this moderate
Paasols that will amply from the sum- and
right be carried with simple outing costume
Silks many colors, mounted and rib frames with
and black ebony handles splendid quality silk
black and shades with 6nch border of blackand
white striped silk around the edge and black ebony handle that
pleasing combination Another particularly good
made Of striped silk edged with deep coored
lborder and mounted a ten-rib brass frame
marked the moderate price OF and Is
hard duplicate such good at this figure.
Main floor. G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

White Lingerie Dresses at $40
Sheer lawn and batiste. round. square
and We neck styles with three-ouaftsr
sleeves: the waists and skirts are vari-
ously tucked and garnished with Irish.
cluny or valenciennes laces: every model
treated differently.
White Lingerie Dresses at
SI2.75-The practical voile and tin !.
neck effects, tucked and trimmed with
Irish laces: square. round and necks
in charming types Of waists with skirts
tucked over the hip in graduated effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Regular $500 quality,
Special price, 1918 each.
OTHER FETCHING NEW STYLES.

White Coatee Linen Dresses at
Simple. but exceedingly refined.
low neck with scalloped collar
and turn-back cuffs on sleeves. charm
ingly embroidered in pink white
ablue-and- white black-and- white and law
ender- and white combinations, with silk
or linen girdles to match.
Ratine Coatee Dresses at Sig
In these the combination of colorings
now SO popular is carried out to an ire
sistible completion by making the coatee
of rose. copenhagen or cadet blue and
the skirt OF white. finished with a dainty
lace collar and white kid belt; large but
tons; the buttonholes in the coatee are
worked with white.
Third door. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Omtfitting the Boy
For Dress and Vacation.

Sts-1t is hardly necessary for speak of the pre-
the Norfolk but do want to emphasize the exten
under the term of Norfolk
And fashion each distinct STYLE ideas
entirely original you will notice them in the pas the
vokes the belts the pockets the design of the lape The best
assortment fabrics plain and fancy blues also and
and novelty mixtures
$3.50 is the highest price, and they
descend gradually to $500.
Smart Wash Suits unusual display in every smart
for the larger boys garment handsome es and
peang pracicaness Russian sailor and beach eff
fec white trimmed with coors, and fancy strip ID
coors each will withstand the test Of the tub
ST to 5000.
and
boys $I.oo to $500 and $I.oo
News STRIPE trimmed
each. shrts-pain sturdy materials in good
in uisoft
5oc each. soc and $Ioo
Third Flor.N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
A Patron of the Latest Models.

How are you going to vote next
election
We'll, answered Farmer Corntossel,
II can't say. I've voted republican,
democrat. populist and bull moose.
Mebbe by next fall there'll be somethin'
new out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Professionally Considered.

THE Declaration of Independence is
a wonderful document" said the patriotic
citizen.
Yes" replied the legal expert. Its
one of the ablest documents l ever saw.
And the most remarkable thing Is that
with all the ability it represents. nobody
appears to have received cent Tor
drawing it up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
The Knocker.

The old brass knocker seemed to smil
In saEdonic way.
/ paused with him a little while
To hear what he might say.
Quoth he: "A knockers LIES bore.
He helps to make a din
And simply hangs outside the door
And never quite gets in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Right Job for Every Man :?
ON the Detroit Free Pres.

T f'FeSs.
The United States bureau of education
has seriously set forth the value of
physiological study to determine the
right job for every man. In other
words. by a scientific chart applied to
human nature. 1t is possible to At the
man to the job. the job to the man. The
means. in the new plan. are very SIM
Pile The e1st OF It Is to Judge q man
by his facial expression and by his
physical attributed. such as the shape
Of his nose, the way he walks and many
others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

When Secretary Bryan says he loves
the democracy OF the heart" he proves
that the epigram is not necessarily a
pungent and critical form of expression.
The meaning of the phrase, however.
may not be instantly clear to all the
members OF his party To Tammany
men. for instance. democracy of the
heart is likely to sound more like a
disease than Il doctrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

Direct election of senators may en-
courage William Lorimer to try again,
without fear that any of his leutenants
will he led into temptation by the ILL
nois legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANpER JOHNSON.
Frankly Puzzled.

What is your idea Of tariff legisla-
tom
Its a matter of very delicate calcu-
lation.-' replied Senator Sorghum.
man is liable to lose votes, most any
way he decides
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

American politics should be spared any
further factionai differences. There
should be no lineup between soft drink
ers and hard drinkers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

Democracy takes frequent occasion TO
show appreciation of J. Hamilton Lewis
!, as a man who may be listened to. as well
| as observed. with interest and admira-
! tion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

few more collectors like the late
J. T. Morgan would make america the
Leader irsL.ad of q follower in matters
Of ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

eYIn order 70 avoid DELAYS account ns
personal absence. Letters TO THE STAR should
rot DO addressed to any individual connected
~-':h the ONCE but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial business Department. according
IN tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

Militant suffragettes have appeared IN
India Even the dreams of the Hindoo
philosophers are not to be respected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

There nsy.. .seen Zines and places when
the iden OF legislation without a ioboS
seemed like Hamlet minus the title
role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

occasionally cure IS suspected Of en-
ploying germs with a shocking tendency
to desert and enlist with the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

| Occupation &c Inc center of the stage
! sN Editor Nenett in Marquette was ex-
| rec;ed to he rather brief in the lace OF
exy6r. competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

-Pugilism has been unfortunate in not
heing able for various reasons TO share
in the elevation of standards that has
characterized sport in general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

II sky-craft continue 10 develop the
yacht race may become as archaic as
the wheelbarrow race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

Authorities in finance are disposed to
introduce the high cost of railroading as
factor in the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

Announcements of peace in the Balkans
frequently rank with the interviews tnat
are liable to be denied next day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

Business ONCE. nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago once: First National Bank Building.
European once: Regent ST.. London. EnEl4nd
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pstiv Sunday Included. month. ~ cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. month. 40 cents.
saturday Star 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 40 yea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

The Evening Star. with the SUNDAY morning
EDITION - delivered nv carriers within the cftv
st IS cents pcr month: daily only. q cents per
month: Sunday only 30 cents pe- month. Orders
n:.v be sent b. mall or telephone Main ol40
collection Is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Table Limems-Bed Linens
Toilet Linens.
Values that should receive the
recognition of every housewife.
Silver Bleached TableclOths.


Bleached Table Linens purchased largely TINS
year. the opportunity for bleaching better
housewives select them performing the bleaching
fortunate purchase enables offer table
cloths the following prices.
2x2h yards regularly S35. $500
2x3 yards. regularly $3.50 $500
so Dozen Seamless Pillow Slips.
These are made tubing containing no inside
their and makes them easier
launder.
Special price, Csc each. :
100 Scalloped Linen Luncheon Sets.
These particularly adapted camp home
of and halt dozen each and inch doIe
scalloped and embroidered in white, blue green.
Special price, S1.50 set.
Cluny Lace Luncheon Sets Special
purchase Is Cluny Lace Luncheon Sets consisting
bier does These regularly $685. their qua
beauty this price the special purchase allows the
saving.
S3.95 the set
Sheets and PillOWcaSes.
Judgment the value made in America q
sheet sold trade Spcn
did soft ubleacned with the hemmng
and the hemstitching all handdrawn The sizes:
o osx99 inches inches 9oxee inches ''''''
The prices are N less than similar qualities.
Huckaback Towels.
For quarter OF a century have imported from
Scotland Linen Tuckaback Towel, hemmed
Od fitzpatrick bleach; they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Misses New French Linen DresSe
Specially Priced, SOS Each.

Securing sample line OF Dainty Linen Froks, in white and
pretty shades pink and light blues places posi-
ton offer this special value The collar and cuffs and front of
skirts hand embroidered very effective designs Hand
broidery this modes is the linen
of which these dresses made. Sizes ID, 10 and 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30

Entered as .econd-clas mail matter at the post
once at Washington. ID. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-30
Sheets and PillOWcaSes.
F1uckaback Towels.

quarter OF have imported IRON Bonnie
Huckaback Towel with hemmed edges,
aoxo inches the odd Fitzpatrick bleach they have
uc well deserved that only
showing full assortment 49,. ~
Priced at $500 dozen.