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The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Efficiency Plan Will
Improve u. S. Service
Rate of Remuneration Will Be Fixed According to
Real Value of Service Rendered-Will Ad-
just System for Promotions and De-
motions in All Departments.

II the urgent deficiency bill as report
ed from conference passes both houses
II Will mean that all clerks in execu-
tive departments Of the Government will
be put on an efficiency basis.
This is nothing to get alarmed about.
IL doesn't mean stop watches and sharp
orders. or an awful strain In the offices.
IL merely means that Congress is at
tempting to secure an equitable dis
tribution OF the funds devoted TO each
department. seeks to favor the deserv-
ing. and give a spur to the others.
This. It has seen fit to do by estab-
lishing the Bureau of Efficiency over
al the departments. The bureau ts at
present In charge Of promotions Of the
total Of about 1000 employees. The new
law Will put ten times that number
under its influence. The bureau is not
UNDER the sway OF any one department.
put reports directly to the President.
more economical methods OF doing the
Government work. effected a great
many beneficial changes.
Pomoted by Seniority.
The salary changes under the old re-
gime went almost entirely by senioritv
and In this manner men who did simnle
bookkeeping received often an much a.
sz.WV q year, while younger men. with
more difficult problems to solve we're
IN enect. penalized for their knowiedpe
9no made to work for smaller salaries.
haIest inJustices of this kind
thet the Bureau of Efficiency has been
able to remedy. oeeh'
II an employees work Is At variance
Win MS rating. and radically so, there
are Inree seps hat can be taken, on
cheney. These are promotion, demotion.
or dismissal. There has not been haif
a dozen complaints against the oper.
auon OF the bureau since It was inatigu- :
m.e ee' demofsS esneSsh i This has had good many
shows that its findings have been recog.
and deserved. 'N'>
The The way the efficiency program
indicative Of the way It might be ex-
pected to work In other executive de-
partments.
Determined Nature of Work.
The first step taken is to get the na :
ture Of what each man does. sated in
as accurate terms as possible. The Bu-
reau does not want II stated "cIerica,
work" but filing cards." or doing one
class OF letters" and 80 on
The rating Is 100 per cent. but this
means normal. not superlative. And SO
employees who are abov normal in their
work get Q plus rating--over 100 per
cent. Similarly hose who are under 100
per cent get n minus rating. One hun
dred per cent means the quality and
quantity of work a Government en-
ploye should do. 1t Is tn standard OF
the office. but not exceptional.
Three factors enter into the caicula-
tion of tn efficiency OF the individual I:
the type Of work. quantity Of work
done. and quality Of work done.
These. according to the scheme used
by the bureau. win multiply TO give the
salary that the employe Is earning. II
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Washington. August 80.
Suggests Way to Handle Railroad
Strike Through Government Oper-


To the Editor Of THE TINES;
In looking over your editorials on the
threatened railroad strike. l am some
what surprised to find The Times un-
able to suggest a remedy. Allow me TO
suggest one that have in mind. First.
the people should be considered second
ly, the railroad workers. and last, the
railroad magnates.
The people bear the cost Of the trans
portation, therefore should be entitled TO
first consideration.
The railroad workers are entitled to
second consideration because Of the fact
that they have helped to make the rail-
roads what they are today, and speak
ing generally are composed OF men who
are required to have special ability.
courage and tact. as to the railroad
magnates, 1t is true that they have
great deal Of money invested In the
various railroads OF the country, or In
other words, they represent stock-hold-
ers who are interested in this matter.
but there Is a vast difference in the
interest as represented by the railroad
magnates in this matter as compared to
the great interest that the public has
to consider and their rights to demand
square deal. G.---.
Now az to the remedy. Let tho rail-
road workers strike II they wish to. then
let the Government throw the railroads
into the hands OF receivers. In the
meantime, the Government can operate
them and give the men an eight-hour
day. Congress can then take up the
question as to a compulsory arbitration,
or II this Is impossible. then the people
will know that the time has come when
II is absolutely necessary for the Gov
eminent to take over the railroads as
Government property.
Now Is the time TO act, and I for one
firmly believe that the President knows
exactly what he Is doing and that the
people will stand behind him and ap-
prove any action that he may take
along this line.
A. r. JOHNSON.
Wasbington Aug %
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
WILL RECRUIT NEW
ARTILLERY COMPANY
Officers Are Organizing Additional
Guard Unit.

An additional coast artillery COM
pany OF the District militia. whose
membership will be limited to college
men, college graduates. or men of
that educational standing is In proc
ess or formation under direction Of
Capt. Walter w. Burns. commander
OF the present company OF coast ar
ttllery. Of the District National
Guard.
The present coast artillery company
was recruited last winter from stu
dents Of the George Washingt ton
University. The success of this or
ganization prompted Captain Burns
J. G. Castner, Y. S. A, adjutant gem
eral OF the District. to form another
company. The permission was prompt
ly granted. and recruiting for the or
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there Is a very wide variance between
this figure and what he 10 receiving, 1t
is likely that some action will be taken
to equallze the two.
Promotions Are Frequent.
Promotions under this regime are
more common than demotions. but sew
eral hagrant cases have been discov-
cred in the last few years. Fifteen
postoffice clerks were denoted a few
months ago. the same number being
promoted at the same time.
This was done by what was called
the order OF differences plan" All the
clerks are rated In order OF the differ
ences between their salaries and their
earnings. beginning with the largest dis
parity OF plusses at the top, and the
greatest minus differences at the bottom
When anyone at the first rating falls
below so far that he In earning 60 per
cent less than he Is getting. he is put
down one rate. and the excess between
given to the man having the greatest
excess Of earnings over salary in the
next lower rank.
Seek Equal Distribution.
Herbert ID. Brown. chief of the Bu-
reau of Efficiency, said: 'It 10 merely
an effort of Congress to make a more
departments. We try to FIX the stand
ards from Is per cent to 30 per cent
above commercial rates. When our sys-
tenn was put into effect In the postoffice
II meant a general increase of wages
there.
"The Government wants to pay the
men equitable compensation for what
they are doing. But II wants to pay
a man for what he does, not for pull,
prestige. or age.
instead Of efficiency: the new system
has worked we'll In the Treasury and
Postoffice Departments. and. doubtless.
will prove successful I'm the others to
which 1t is proposed to extend It,"
Devise Working Method.
Another duty of the bureau Is to de-
wise better and more economical meth
ods Of doing the Governments work.
These two keep the twelve permanent
members Of the bureau staff busy con-
men employed extra. The extension OF
the bureau supervision to all executive
departments will mean that its force
Will have to be largely increased. as
the work will be for @.0oo instead OF
Any clerk who is Indifferent TO his
work Is in line for demotion, while on
the other hand. any employe who takes
jealous interest In a proper perform
ance OF his duties may expect to be
rewarded by an increase of salary. This
is the result Of the establishment OF a
standard. and the evolution Of each
employe in regard to the standard he
should attain. II is claimed one Jf the
gratest advancese in the administrative
department Of Government that has
been made in some years.
TT Is a subject that affects the COM
fort and happiness OF 20OUO people in
the District OF Columbia" stated Her
bert ID. Brown. chief OF the bureau, but
II Is one that Is much NncSS likely to
We will do tho right thing"
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
POLICE INVESTIGATING
LOSS OF DIAMOND PIN
Heirloom Of Hawaiian Princess
Disappeared Here.

Investigation, Is being made by the
police Of the loss of platinum bar pin
set with diamonds. owned by Princess
kawananakoa. of Honolulu.
The loss. which was not discovered
until after the princess had left Wash
ington for Honolulu. was reported by
Dr. Nathan Boyd. The princess is now
in New York. She is the widow of
Prince David Kawananakoa. and for q
number Of years has been a resident of
Washington during the social season.
The pin is a family heirloom, and 10
valued at sc,000
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Times Mail Bag
Sees No Good Reason Why Workers
Should Not Own Railroads.

q" tnS buitor OF THE TIMES;
When one considers the efficient buss-
ness ORGANIZATIONS of the various BROTH
erhoods Of the railroad workers. their
vast influence in the industrial world,
and their power as organizations. one "a
at time inclined to speculate on the
reason why they do not use this power.
as examinations. to secure by purchase
the controlling interest in the capital
stock OF the railroads affording employ
ment to the larger number.
SO far as the principle is concerned.
there appears to be no good reason why
any organization of workingmen. as an
organization. could not acquire a con-
trolling interest In the capital stock.
and operate. by committee system or
otherwise. almost any large industrial
organization. and It appears to be very
unlikely that any considerable number
OF workers would ever act in n manner
to cause serious injury to their personal
interests. where they have a voice in the
MANAGEMENT Of affairs by the personal
vote Of each man affected. J. c.
washington, August 20.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
WHAT'S GOING ON IN
WASHINGTON TODAY
Amusements and Meetings of Fra
ternal and Social Bodies.
Today.

Concert. Marine Band. Dupont Circle. TN
p. m.
the PhilippinesT' ]. Panlasigui. Idle Hour
Park. Georgetown.
Meeting. Potomac Boat Club. 10 discuss life
saving on Potomac.
Excursion TO Chesapeake Beach, Sons Of
Jonadab. for benefit OF sanitorium fund.
Meeting. membership committee, Chamber of
Commerce. IL o'clock. in chamber rooms
Meeting. Women's National Republican Club
gridiron room. Willard Hotel. s p. IN.
Concert, United States soldisrs' Home Band
Soldiers Home Band stand, $50 D, m; Capt.
tol. Marine Band, p. m.
Odd Fellows-Eastern, No. 7. degree; Federal
City. No. ., degree: Harmony. No. 10. busi-
ness; Columbian, No. !, degrees.
knights of Pythias-Mount Vernon. No g.
business. Pythian Sisters-Friendship Tenn
pie, No. 3, initiation.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
White House Airedale
Motors to ShadOWlaWn

"Davie" went to Shadowlawn to-
day. He has been, impatient for some
time to get his nrst glimpse of the
Summer White House. This morning
midst fearful scenes he left in his
House pet-and airedale terrier.
His car" Is small Ford tear
about" the rear of which is fixed up
in true Pullman style with a sumptu-
Gus bed OF straw: The trip wiz re-
0pire about two dayA
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

shall get into domination Of the sit
uation.
The thing needed right now is
man strong and determined enough
to enforce his grip on all the
elements and straighten them out.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
AMuSements.

Keith's-Vaudevilie. 2:l5 and s:i5 D. m.
Polis-"Look WHO'S Here" s:15 D. m.
Gayety-buries9ue,S S.io ana $40 P m.
II p. m.
Glen Echo-open air amusements. dancing,
and free movies.
Great Falls. va.--conoerts. dancing. music.
and movies. all free,
Garden-Continuous motion pictures, 10 O. m.
TO II p. m.
strand-Continuous motion pictures. 10 q. m.
to IL p. m.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Patrick Sullivan.

Funeral services for Patrick SulIi-
van. who died Monday at his resi-
dence. 260Sh l. street northwest, will
be held tomorrow at St. Stephens
Catholic Church. where requiem mass
will be celebrated at 9 O'clock. He
Is survived by his wife and four
daughters and two sons.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Anent AduReration.


The following verse kept US
worrying for . long time. But
finally we doped II out. 1t
means the farmer, by shame
lessly adulterating his dairy
products, has acquired so much
worldly wealth that now he Is
able to HE to the modiste and
trap his simple little daughter
out regardless. The hunor ID .
bit too subtle for this column,
but here goes:
Little drops OF water. 49,
Added to some cream -
Makes the farmers daughter
A veritable dream.
sASHEE. of Woodbine.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Judd Lewis Corrects Tom DAILY.

JUuu LEWIS CUTTeCtb IOIU duly.
A bold. bad rake reached out his arm
And strove a kiss to take:
But Sue. who worked upon a farm.
Knew how to use a rake.
Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
I cannot say in honesty
blame the rural miss:
He is a Jay who would reach out
His arm to take kiss.
Houston Post.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
The Epitaph.

This isn't original, our contributor ad
mits. but we've never heard It before:
Meath this pile OF rustic stones,
Lies the body of Mary Jones.
Her name was Smith.
1t was not Jones.
We called her Jones
To rhyme with Stones.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

She wore a little csssock chic,
And over II a. surplice cute;
In fact this little maiden meek,
Was certainly an honest beaut!
Just as my heart had me deserted
A bat came winglng to her hair.
And / was really dlsconcerted--
Gee. how that little saint coul'
swear!
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Places and Time Of Services Ar.
ranged by Bereaved Familiea
Preston .Nabors.

Funeral services for Preston Ma
borS who died Monday. will be held
at his late residence, 71S Portland
street. Congress Heights. today at 2
o'clock. Interment will be made in
Congressional Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

The Aid Association for the Bind. the
Methodist Home, the cnIldren's Hospi-
tai. the Episcopal Eye, Ear, and Throat
Hospital. the Washington Home for In
curables, and the Young Women's
Christian Association. all of Washing
ton, are the residuary lcgatees under
the will of Mrs. Helen A. Howard,
widow OF DIR. Florodora Howard, which
was admitted to probate in the orphans
court mere yesterday. The will was
executed December s. 1913. and disposes
of an estate valued at about $4,000.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Tomorrow.

IAwne fete, Junior Society. Christian En-.
deavor Of the Fifteenth Street Christian
Church. Fifteenth and d streets southwest.
Odd Fellows-Columbian, No. 10, degree; Cow
enant, No. 10. business. Pythian Sisters-
Meeting OF general committee on Dunn
celebration.
Knights OF Columbus-Dance, Columbus
Country Club.
Masonio-Grand Lodge, special meeting.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Concerts Today
By the u. 8. Soldiers Home
Band, at Bandstand, at
$3.50 O'clock.
JOHN Q. n ,IMMEsMANN. pireotos.

March. The Grand knight"
Overture medley. THE King Pin"
(Witmark Song Hits)
Andante ReliGieso ...,.,.,..... Thome
Selection. Tom Jones'. German
Intermezzo. "Omeomi" ......Powers
Frolique Sans souci. "Bohemiana"
vs!se Hesitation. Lure of the
Finale, Your Wife". $685.. .Pia ndatosi
THE Star-spangled Banner"
BY the u. s. Marine Band, at
the Capitol, at s P. M.
WILLIAM II. sANTELMANN, Leader
March. "staunch and True. :: :Teike
Overture, "Tannhauser" Wagner
Serenade. Les Millions harlequin
cornet solo, "The Volunteer. .Simons
Musician Arthur s. witcomb.
Prelude ::....;.;...:.. Rachmaninoff
Grand scenes from La Gioconda"
PonchiellI
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
Notice-The audience is requested
to stand. men with their hats re-
moved. when THE Star-Spangled
Banner" is being played.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
More Of the Causes and Cures for
Rheumatism.

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
In a recent issue w. A. NJ. gives ex-
cellent advice to rheumatics. namely,
elimination Of poison by perspiration in
duced by exercise.
Prunes are highly recommended by
DR.. Woods Hutchinson as an aid to
health. taken freely at least twice
week. All laxative fruit Is helpful.
This 10 in line with Metchnikoffs theory
that the colon. through autointoxica-
ton. is a fruitful! source Of disease. and
the cause also OF senile decay. Doctors
and dental surgeons give three reasons
for rheumatism: Absorption of pus
from teeth or glands or slight appendi-
citis; vocational. as in laundresses; uric
acid.
Free perspiration practically ceases
In the fall. when rheumatism usually is
felt. Dr. Hirshberg's articles In The
Times are always interesting. ! have
ofte nthonght that the press and NOV
ing pictures, do an incalculable service
by making hygiene popular.
A SUFFERER.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
ROCKVILLE.

Miss Pearl Elizabeth Ray. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Ray. Of
Iaytonsville, this county. and Mr.. For
rest King, Of Germantown. were mar
ried at noon today at the home Of the
BRIDES parents. The officiating minister
was the Rev. Harry Albaugh.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

Johnny's back and work is slack.
And he admits quite meekly.
A shark caught him and 'roped him in
He's paying II back now weekly.
Our Own Telegrapher.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
The Dictionary.

Those who ought to use It most
Rarely give 1t heed:
Those whose words comprise a host
Hourly feel its need.
Now York Sun.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Sharks! |!

Johnny Leach. while at the beach.
Spending his vacation.
Caught a shark and made his mark
His name spread DER the nation.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
This Doesn't Apply to Us.

On a winged horse named Pegasus
Our authors once did ride;
Today you see them fly about
In autos big and wide.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

]. Mahlon Sullivan died at his home
here Monday evening. aged forty-four
years. He had stroke OF paralysis
about a year ago His wife. who was
Miss Sadie Burries. of this county. and
a son. Harry Sullivan. are living. The
funeral took place at 10 o'clock this
morning. from st. Mary's Catholic
Church here.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

A. r, Bowers. manager OF the River
dale Jur iors. will play his baseball team
Labor Day against the Hyattsville Boy
Scouts.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
EVANSVILLE.

The Prince Georges County Teachers
Institute began yesterday and will con-
tinue for two weeks About 125 teachers
are receiving Instructions as to the
course of study for the coming season.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

A special meeting of the town council
has been called for next Tuesday even
ing.
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With Due Credit
The Chorister.

saw her singing In choir.
A dainty thing, q little saint
Thought I, my lovs she might
acquired
Upon her face no sign of paint
The Washington times., 1916-08-30
Just q Little Bunk.

o let us sing an autumn song!
The days are growing shorter
But still were working Just aA long.
Tho we don't think we orter..
Springfield (Mass) Union.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

Preparations are being made for men,
bers OF Oriole, Mt. Rainier and Forest
Vile Lodges OF Odd Fellows to visit
Hampden Lodge. Of Baltimore. About
nifty members will 20 from here.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

o let us write an autumn pome
(The grapes are on the vine),
Vacationists are coming home.
But I'm Just starting mine.
The Washington times., 1916-08-30

Lodge, special meeting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-25
Runor Has ItSThat Big New
Concern Has Virtually De-
Cided to Locate Here.

That the international Save-a-Life
Fender Company, recently chartered
for the purpose Of manufacturing a
patented automobile fender and other
automobile supplies. has virtually de-
cided upon Clarksburg as q manufac-
turing site was the substance OF a
runior circulated In business circles
today. Representatives Of the COM
pany are here now, 1t was said, to
make preliminary arrangements for
the establishment Of a plant. They
could not be located when sought by
the press for an interview.
Olarksburg Is one Of the four or
five West Virginia cities, including
Wheeling and Charleston. that made
a bid for the factory through the me-
dunn Of their commercial organiza-
tions. II. indeed, the company has
decided to come to Clarksburg, much
credit is due George w. Dudderar.
the secretary Of the board OF trade,
who worked untiringly to make clear
to its promoters that Clarksburg Is
the one logical location for such a
factory.
The central location Of the city, the
security Of its future as a manuiac-
turing center. cheap fuel and un-
equalled shipping facilities form the
chain OF advantages that was thrown
out by Secretary Dudderar to drag
in one of the largest business enter
prises ever chartered IN this state and
one that will advertise Clarksburg to
the world.
The company will engage In the
Of detachable automo-
bile fender, designed TO prevent the
wheels Of the machine from coming
in contact with a persons body in
event Of accident. Another Of Its
products will be an automatic drop
steering wheel, designed for the con-
venience OF chauffeurs. The half Of
the wheel next to the driver b SO con-
that 1t can be dropped, with
out the use Of oil or other lubricants.
allowing him to get in and out Of
the car on the steering wheel.
The company also will operate a
Il
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-25
PAIN AND IT'S RELIEF
BY DIR. E. /, AVOCADO

Oura Is not nation OF 6toicl. We ar,
not Indifferent TO palm. We abhor II. b
10 ever 30 slight, We fume and fret until
We get rid Of It, because II annoys uS-il
interferes with our work and pleasure.
And II pain Is asyere-the pain Of rheu.
matism, scintica, neuralgia, govt or some
acute nerve arrangement, wo are apt to
regard II o. sufficient excuse for hurried
call Ut the doctor'g ONCE.
In the aggregate, the American people
probably suffer more annoying. useless
pain than any other people on the face Of
the earth.
That 10 because OF the intensity OF our
complex clyilization-the strenuosity Of
our effort 10 SECURE dollars-thg rapidity
Of our pace In pursuit OF pleasure-the
indulgence OF our appetites.
Rich. poor. saint, sinner, stray from the
straight. narros path Of natures inimut.
able law, until Pain IL 20 universally pres
emit, 20 much Of the time, that one can
scarcely nnd o home. in any walk In life,
in oil this broad land. that 10 unacquainted
with pain. Pain Is 10 common that to SEQ
. frown 10 10 bring forth the question,
Are you In ppipin /,
Despite the almost universal prevalence
Of pain 10 It's various manifestations. II IL
p curious fact chat some people dread TO
assume the responsibility Of attempting TO
relieve themselves Of II, almost as much
- they dread the pain itseli.
How fortunate therefore II 10. that there
Is simple and reliable remedy, which,
because Of IS power 70 bring sure and
speedy relief from pain IN any form, may