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The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-28

Resources: Coal, Copper, Oil, Fish, Clans, Gold. No other district in the north offers such assurance of perm anency as Cordova. No other community has such rich and varied re- sources behind it.
 The largest dock in southwestern Alaska.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23
1897 s36.79 1915

T these three prices have grouped the very Coats
n which will be priced quite bit more AFTER Satur-
day night They are excellent standard Osgoods quality
garments There's not the least reason to delay pur-
chasing one Of them if you will need Coat during the
season
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23

No sooner had Cob rung OF, than
Mr.. Sprinkle Blows telephone rang
again. Nick answered 1t this time.
"HelIo!" said he. Who is IT.
'Mr. Crow" came the voice. MIR.
Chris Grow. Esquire"
ASK him what he wants" whts
pered the weatherman, so Nick did
so
'Darkness." croaked Chris. "Just
as the corn gets ripe, doesn't
Mr.. Moon swell up like a balloon
and shine like a headlight! call It
cheeky. Daytimes I'm afraid to Et.
near the cornfield because there's a
man there with gun. He never
moves, hut he might. My friends
tell me he's only a dummy called
Scare.Crow, hut can't be sure.
Anyway Id feel safer without a
moon.
"I'll tell Mr.. Sprinkle-BIow." said
Nick politely. TIN sure that he'll
do what he can"
Thanks! croaked Chris. rinEini
on.
so Cobb and Chris want no
moon" said Sprinkle. Blow. 1T
looks as though the corn.crop might
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23

Philip Ames' face told why Lila
had screamed.
His usually handsome features
wore blue and Sreen.sh.yellow AMI
purGed out CT shape.
Lila smilei apologctirally. I
dared not ask what tho trouble had
hcsa ana felt the only thing to do
was tc leave them alone.
Don't rush away" Philip said
rs | continued across the room
coward tho door.
There are things a secretary
should be doing in the morning"
| replcd. trying to speak Lightly
AZ you will" His attempt n
smiling was tragic.
sat down on the stairs. need
cd In think. My world had become
place q; such utter confusion
tha; | tclt rs II must find some
thing with which to steady myself
/ first thought Of Tom what a
comfort it would have been to
havo had him there Just then! J
needed some one on whom to lean.
| Fad come to the realization that
/ could not be really happy plug
ging on alone. | had learned that
after all companionship, is the one
worthwhile and necessary thing. II
humans are to be completely
shorty Grace appeared in the
fau below. She had the morning
paper. When she saw me- she
,, r,,rrinr lightly nm the
stairs. :,
what did I tell you " she call
Cd sofly as she held ~ the sheet.
read the headline and then the
names in the smaller type and
suddenly tho thing seemed to be- a
myraid Of black and white imps
GancinE in front Of me. For sec
ond seemed to he losing my grip.
and then took the paper and fore
60 mysel ito read.
Club Men Figure in Brawl. !
Tread across the top of the page
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23

ness years ago and retired to the
county,
what arc YOU talking about,
mothcr?" asked Joan as she came
around tho corner with n gay party
Of Young people, who Immediately
r;ttheyed about the pair on the YER
anda
we are talking about you,
jewels" laughed Mrs. Gilbert.
Nix jewels" repeated Joan
jewels, good people-buried treas.
ure," she went on as they followed
her TO the kitchen garden, now a
large half acre OF growing things
Robert LLOYD. standing in the back.
ground, watched her wtstfully.
Jewels? Buried treasure? How
romantic!" cried one of the girls
"Emeralds!" announced Joan, as
she plucked some pods and display
ed perfect green peas in matched
rows. "Rubies! Oh, you think they
are only beets, but you are mlstaR-
en-, These silky kernels OF corn are
peaft8-@uu BOLu0 ASy var 80
yellow gold from those turnip tops,
! ivory from the potato bills. Dia-
monds? Why, II you had seen the
shower this morning. with a bit OF
sunshine slanting through, you
would have seen 1t raining diamond
drops, You must believe this Is a
magic Garden!"
Indeed, we do" they protested,
and then Mrs. Gilbert carried them
of to feast on peach shortcnke with
cream, but Joan remained behind
to pluck some ears OF corn and
Robert stayed to carry them for
her. AS she gave them to him he
caught her hand and looked at the
faint circle.
1T will not fade, he said trium-
phantly.
"somo day." she faltered.
Not unless you wish 1T TO. Joan
why can't we make home hero for
your mother. can commute &c
| Town every day. We will start
square now. am not rich yet. but
will have jewel Of wife. Joan?'
80 many jewels?' she laughed
but her eyes were wet when he
kissed them.
AT the house jeremiah greeted
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23

be short this year, doesn't 1t, Kid
dies. What shall do?"
Just then the phone tinkled
again. This time Sprinkle blow an
swered 1t himself 1t was Farmer
Smith. Say. Sprinkle-Blow." satn
he, "the roasting ears are ripe and
ready to use. We're going to have
our first meal OF them tomorrow.
Golden Bantam. Country Gentle
man, and Black Mexican. all as
sweet as honey. You couldn't leave
the moon hung out tonight. could
you?"
Why" asked Sprinkle. Blow in
surprise You don't pick your corn
by moonlight, do you, Mr.. SMITH"
mo, but Don, my big dog, can
pick out thieves if there is enough
light"
Sprinkle. Blow clicked his tongue
in perplexity. "I'Il do the best
can, Mr.. Smith. he answered. "Soalr
other folks have got in their orders
first"
ITO Be Continuedl
Copyright, 1921. by Newspaper
Enterprise.l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23

Copyright. 1921, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23
At S3l.79

VERY fine Frocks appear in this
Y large collection which regular
Iy should bear prices of $3.50 to.
$49.50. Such fine fabrics as Rosha-
nara crepe, satin back crepe, crepe
back satin-all this seasons new
est-and Poiret twill are shown.
The styles are simply exquisite. IT,
is possible to choose YOUR BEST
Frock Of the season from this very
large and complete group.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23
WHEN A WOMAN TELLS
BY RUTH AGNES AsEL'Ne

, and then Went on With the story l.;
which werc the names OF Philip
Amos and Tom Bradford, concern
cd with scme unnamed girl
1t seemed that they met diwn-
town at tn, E,ub very early in the
morning and Tho name Of som"
woman touched off tho explosion
The newspaper story left tho
woman unnamec.
sat there staring at the page.
hut not reading. Who was the
girl? cOI;ld thinc Of nothing else.
Could Ten he mixed up in some
girl affair with Philip Amcs?
The thought hurt me.
Finally realized that Grace had
been tnlking
Some girl that Philip was try
ing to get 10 70 out with him, ri
bet you--or something OF that
sort" she was saying.
what do you mean, Grace"
muttercd
why. just this: II Philip Amos
and Tom Bradford were fiEhtinF
over a girl it was in just one way
Philip was trying to put some.
thing over and Tom was trying tc
mako him play square. That's the
only way Il man of Toms type
would ever mix with a man OF
Philip Ames' type over a girl, Mis-:
Sorensen.
Her voice was convincing and
! wanted to believe her.
Il wish | could feel so certain
hut ought not to care at all"
added.
"I'm glad you do" Grace said
softly.
The door OF Mrs. Ames roor
opened. Philip Ames stepped out
and started past me down the
stairs.
Il want to sec you-a minute
please" he said MS he passed.
Copyright 1921 n. f. AZ
ITO Be Continue6
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23

4 GOOD looking Suit may be worn through coolest Y
~ you have one for the early days Of Fall you miss
reductions which customarily when stocks have
Until closing time Saturday night several groups Of 81
Reducing Selling Event will be on sale at surprisingly
ures. All are Suits of established Osgoods quality.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23
These Blouses Add Attractive.
ness to the Autumn Tailleur

HE deliberately ornamented Costume Blouses 50 mod
ish for Fall increase the Wearabeness of ones Suit
by dressing up for many afternoon occasions where
tailored lines would ordinarily be too severe. New
Blouses in exquisite shades Of soft shimmeng silks are
ready Some fine Blouses worth up to $1,000 are selling
at $5.97.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23
Among Newest Osgood's Coats
Many Are Temporarily Reduced

IF you choose Coat now you can't help being glad be-
cause you will obtain the choice of immense as
sortments at substantially lowered price Until closing
time Saturday night you purchase any Coat in the
store at a discount and especially point to three
groups as follows:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23
At Sl9.89

THE largest one-price group Of
L Frocks ever shown in this
Store, and, perhaps, ever shown in
Fairmont. Delightful garments in
serge, tricotine, satin, taffeta and
Canton crepe. ALL ARE NEW,
this Fall and Winter modes. Equal
to Frocks regularly selling at $3.50
and $500 and you can't make a
mistake by choosing one or more
of them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23
The Autumn Millinery Displays
Reveal Extraordinary Values

IT'S high time you selected your Fall Hat, indeed many
specially priced groups now on sale 81 for instance
there are many charming modes available and many OF
them are from such celebrated makers as Gage Bueb
Paige and Knickerbocker.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23
Cleverly Youthful Autumn Frocks.
Come at Surprising Low Prices

the afternoon the first cool
IN you suitable Frock when youthful
becoming ready such nvng low prices Two very large
groups
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-23

them with twinklinE eyes, his gaze
on Joan's third finger.
Seems like you got a drop Of
that diamond rain on your finger,
Miss joan he drawled,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR sALE-Up q date soda fountain.
and complete fixtures for ice cream
parior. at q bargain. phone Hammond
l-62-1d 3-t4-3
WANTED-A girl to work In store. call
AZ y. + Hunter Piano Co. $50 Da45lev
avenue ha1nmond 3-l4-1
LOST night. haud bag ou state
or slQlcr street finder please return
90 49, Holman street Hammond Pc
ward. 3-t4.2
WANTED-Position BY Young woman.
competent st~enotypist, clerical work.
four years experience. II S. graduate.
business college graduate; Eva Thelin.
box 514 Hammond. 3-14-3
WANTED-.A Hustler. large anufa
urer of Washing Machines. Ironing
Machines and Vacuum Cleaners offers
splendid opportunity to an aggressive
man. ambitious and capable 20 operate
his own business. Attractive contract
including arrangement for financing IN
stallment paper. Give details vt bus
mess experience and references address
K. c. Smith, 140 No. Dearborn street.
Chicago. 3-14-1
FOR SALE-UpFight Piano, almost new
modern case. Colonial design. full So
note; fine tone and action. Viii sell
for balance due OF S135. Terms $500
per month. Call day or evening, $50
Broadway. Gary. Ind. ASK for Mr.. Bar
rvs piano. 3-l4-6
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14
LOSES STTCKPIN

Mrs. steve Jursa a2t Washington
street, reported to the police that she
lost a diamond stiokpn yesterday az
@ternoon while visiting the public Ii
brary at 18th avenue and Madison. She
stated that she did not notice her loss
until her return home. The pin. which
IS valued at SIS was Of a star shape.
and the diamond in the center was
surrounded with pearls. She oners a
reward Of $40 for the return OF the
pin
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14
HARDING FAVORS
SOON

WASHINGTON. March 14-Presi-
dent Harding today informed Senator
Lodge that he is willing to have the
senate adjourn as soon as the calendar
IS scared The president insisted. how
Ter. that the senate should not ad-
ioarn until action has been taken on
t}e more than 1000 army nominations
which are pending. Senator Lodge was
uncertain as to whether it would be
possible to clear the calendar for ad-
J-earnnaert today.
The president is expected to send ad-
ditional nominations to the senate to-
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

II her ilfe. either in event OF acqsit-
tai or conviction, It was learned today
According to close friends. she will
sign a movie contract as soon as her
trial ends, If she IS acquitted.
According to her present plans. If
she walks from the court room a free
woman. she will go % California With
her sister. Mrs. Van Allen James OF
Los Angeles and first take a RESI-.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL NEWS

xTfss Ts4+-b t.rr.a.r44d Rrae da4e-N -
go. $3.50 =, mls,erer@., E.,
49,, i, bsr honor nv
60, !. III, ION. al r.n5+t
800, Iast .,.n. MSS u-r-envsll
,...5yet ~ 4,a~ nr,f.v stfte To
4,rcr oae ,,.lrv.. bv r4.e.t.or
800 Is tae e,.nfns al 81. K and n.
81 S han Ata a,e hour covers we.e
ls5a for s.ztv -ses,s Those present,
-s Ra. krot. phia rice ana Anna.
t,as.en - ..a.1 Chl.ara Martha N,-
satr .foItte NrivrcAv ana lena Re,r
Farns stn ID Karlfn ana Sid charn
taro ~ rast r,5 ~ar, Rhea Gola.n,tb
rf#te gsrFow,+ IN arose sniyak h
~s,a Erna go sonpIs 4,rs~
rr 800 ,,otit- XII sa,a Grsar.
,r Batne-Id l~rattIda Donson
r.etr.ce Dobson Helen nobsan I1a
C7avxen. Ruth Greenwold and RIA
a-d Harry Tstschner ~ CHICAGO.
E.3nencranz ,~fonrsce KroIl ana i.@.-
ter pick Of SCUM chicago Mvsr Cor
liam Mipatz strsmnna wschs III
Jacobsen ana Harry AronsoD ~ ca
Myer Gordan. smanual Gordan. tl,rIv
Herman zeitlin ana Milt5n smear ~
whitinp Nanrc R-Irwantho1 GO
Rrovou,sL, ,.ooIl Go - -.
RarnstatD ~ 1rdta,a 49, $500
Millar. Harry sIepal Norri. sh}ensy
irving CbavkeD Of uannord
Mr. r Row, u I.sya +oasv III.
Rochester Ind where sho wu1 a++e,a
the funeral OF = relative
Ml,4 Gertrude zarndt ~ Kana avc-
nua. who .,as seen seriously III -
Tha WtrY4an rsIkins " r q will
meet Tuesday. March Is. in add.t,o.
10 the regular business and inttt..s n
dinner viii be served at 1890, All
mAmhera oov5ia1tv Invited n atten1
ana M. Y " Cbta1aw ana Mr.
ara Ms r q wfnckIer for rrsncn
10y SATURDAY
=
Mrs. Mrs Duncan az ~ndfanaDoIfs IS
a house r,est o. Mrs O,Toole of Rim
nacb ven.
=
Mrs. Howard TtIlman and three chill
dren ar Toronto. Canada. are the house
guests OF her brother and siste--in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. e. s TillmaD of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Milan, March THE international
firm OF Plldzian brothors. 2hs
Of the largest in Italy, failed today
The liabilities are put at 100000
lire: the assets are unknown. Pilsiziat
brothers have Offices in New York cit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

The George-Vay Co, nave purchased
the business from the Joy La Restaur-
ant, 100 state street. and have opereo
for business, al creditors are re
ouested TO present bills before March
18th for payment. 3-I4-3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

On that overhaul Job use Burd Step
Cut. quick aeating piston rings. X. s..
Auto Supply Co. 36I Calumet Ave,
Phone 1882 Hammond. S-9-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

cheney n reliability go to I. L Cohen.
Phone 1036-W. 2-16-l.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14
LIVE LOCAL
NEWS lads"
PLEATTNG AND
~HOL

HEHEsTTTCHTNG, BUTTON COVER
SING. BRATDING
PROMPT sERVICE-
All CONGRATULATIONS 446
P1 x. STATE ST, HAMMOND
2-IS-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Made to order of high class materials
$50. Fit and workmanship guaran-
teed. We specialize remodeling.
THEO, LEVIN.
0 L. state st. Phone 1882 Hammond.
3-7-9-Il
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Knights 81 Pythias Pleasure Club
dance. Thursday evening. March II.
s-10-7
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

viii you be there st. Patrick Fve'
Easles' dance. Unity Hall. 2-9-7
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14
Willard
Batteries Win

They win on reputation-when you
think of batteries you naturally think
first of Willard. They win on
quality. The most important battery
improvements, including Threaded
Rubber Insulation. originated with
Willard.
They win in dollars-and cents saw
ing, No outlay for replacement of
insulation if you buy the Willard
Threaded Rubber Battery because
Threaded Rubber Insulation outlasts
the battery plates.
The Willard Threaded Rubber Bat
terry is standard on III makes of cars
used for export on 2 others. Ask
US about it. We're headquarters for
Willard Batteries and Willard Service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. McKiverin u
Fort Wayne spent the week end as tine
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Je1lIson
Of Doty street. The Jelltsons also nave
as their house guest Miss Marie Becker
OF Waupin. Wis, who is enroute for
New York rom where she will sail for
Porto Rico.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Mrs. Howard Tillman and three chill
dren or Toronto, Canada. are the house
guests OF her brother and siste--in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. [. s. Tillman Of
Waltham street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

The Mesdames G. Hanrauer anu L
l. Bomberg4r Y n sing at the Atcc
club tea and linen show ii tomorrow
afternoon. accompanied by Mrs. j, A.
Weiss. Public invited.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Mrs. Mrs. Duncan OF Indianapolis IS
a house guest OF Mrs. O'Toole of Rim
bach avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Nrs. D. Brown is leaving today for
Ind. where she VIII attend
the funeral OF a relative.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Hammond Charter No. $40 order Of
he Eastern stars held three important
sessions at the Masonic Temple, Sal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-14

Mr.. and Hrs. Martin Cunningham
were guests at a dinner dance given
by the Franklin Typothetae Society
at the Congress hotel Saturday even
ing.
The evening world., 1921-04-20
BABE RUTH CAUGHT
IN AUTO
CHASE AS SPEEDER
Ordered to Court Tomorrow
Despite Date to Play Ball
in Philadelphia.
CROWD SEES CAPTURE.
"What Do You Mean by Say
ing This Car Can Speed"
He Asks Cop.

If Babe Ruth is as fast on the bases
this season as he was at noon to-day
in his new touring car going up
broadway he won't have to hit the
ball out of the diamond to make home,
runs. This is the calm and deliber-
ate Judgment of Motorcycle Police
ran Merritt, who chased him and his
car from s6th Street to 1O7th Street
and arrested him for busting the
speeding ordinances right on the
nose.
The Bambino is listed on the cops
little book as George Herman Ruth,
and Is under orders To appear at the
West Side. POLICE Court tomorrow
morning. He is also under orders
from Coils. Huston and Ruppert TO
appear in Philadelphia tomorrow af-
ternoon and perform in a ball rame
between the Yankees and the PhIIa-
delphia team of the American
League.
The policeman who arrested Babe ia
not a baseball fan. He didn't know
what ne was doing when he picked IN
the trail of Babes car and followed
1t through the mazes OF traffic on
upper broadway. He says he had to
put his motorcycle in high to head Off
the Ruth vehicle at fo7th Street
What do you mean" asked the
cop. by running twenty y-seven miles
an hour7"
What do you mean" said Raho
Ruth, just like that, "by saying that
this car can run twenty-seven miles
an hour?"
Il mean just this" said the con
Here is a summons.
What Is your name?" asked tho
guardian of the law as he prepared
to fiji out the bad news.
They call me Babe Ruth" nen,iea
the driver OF the automobile. "b,t
my real name is George Herman Rutb
and have to play ball in Philadel-
phia tomorrow"
BY this time crowd had ratbero,,
and everybody in the cfowd knew the
offender against the law. Judging nv
the demeanor OF the populace the
law has no friends.
knock him for a four -sacker
Babe" yelled a truck driver.
"I'll pinch you. too" yelled the
cop.
Amt you in bad enough now %
queried the truck driver.
Eventually Babe was allowed to
proceed to the Polo Grounds, driving
slowly and carefully.
The evening world., 1921-04-20
OLIVER MOROSCO
HAD g BOTTLES|N IN
EXCESS Of LIMIT
Had Permit to Ship 40 Barrels
to Los Angeles, but Dry
Agent Arrests Him.

Oliver Morosco, theatrical pro-
ducer, was arralgned to-day before
United States Commissioner Nc
Goldrick in Brooklyn charged with
violation Of the Volstead Act in DOS
sessing ninety-two bottles of whis-
key which, according TO an enforce
ment agent had been bottled subse-
quent to the adoption of the Vol
stead Act Mr.. Morosco waived ex-
animation and was held in 81 900
bail.
Recently Mr., Morosco applied to
Charles r. O'Connor, Federal Prohi-
bition Director for New York State,
for a permit to transfer a quantity OF
liquor and wines from his home at
Station Road and Hicks Lane, Great
seek, l.. l., to Los Angeles, Cal. The
beverages were put in forty barrels
for transportation, and an enforce
ment agent called TO inspect the
goods to see that the terms of the
permit were carried out.
Meyer Kaplan, the agent said he
found ninety-twO bottles in excess
of that in the barrels. which bore
labels alleged TO indicate that the
liquor had been purchased after the
Volstead Act became effective. He
seized these bottles, and also held up
the shipment Of the barrels The
seized bottles bore the popular brands.
Leon C, Winstock, State Superin-
of Mr.. Morosco, furnished the bail.
The evening world., 1921-04-20
HARDING TO REVOKE
WILSON'S RULE FOR
POSTMASTERSH|PS
Would Name Them on Eff
cheney Basis Instead of
Political Manipulation.
By DGUid Laurence.
Especial Correspondent Of The Eve
ming Worldly

HIH9 "OTlusJ
WASHINGTON, April 20 Copy
right, 192D.-President Harding to-
day tackled the problem of post
masterships throughout the country,
their removal and appointment on n
basis that would make for efficiency
instead Of political manipulation and
ineffciency.
Postmaster General Hays talked
with the President about the execu-
tive order issued by President Will
son whereby Postmasters were
placed under civil service rules.
There has been much misunder-
standing about the Republican de-
sire TO revoke that order. 1t has been
called a return to the "spoils" sys-
TEN. Mr.. Harding is unwilling TO
have that meaning attached to the
plans of his Administration in respect
to Postmasters. He does mean, how
ever, to see to IT that all Postmas-
ters shall be appointed on a merit
system, Although no definite an
nouncement can be made as yet il
looks as If the Administration policy
would be somewhat as follows:
/ First-Revocation Of the Wilson
executive order whereby only one
man was eligible for appointment
of group of applicants who had
passed an examination.
ecutive order putting all Post
/ masters under civil service rules
and requiring examination. but
permitting appointment from any
one of the top three on the ELI
gible list.
Third-Recommendation to Con-
gress that legislation be enacted
making the system permanent 50
is elected the Post Office system
shall not be subject to the whInls
of executive orders but that the
responsibility for change shall uc
/ with Congress as a whole.
In support Of Mr.. Harding's plan
the argument is made that many OF
the Postmasters appointed under the
Wilson Administration were placed
in the civil service classification
without examination ana that 1t is not
fair to permit the Democrats 10 re-
main in Office without taking thelr
chances in an open examination. II
is insisted that both Republicans and
t-ouunued, on Twcnty- tbird PaEe)