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The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17
VIII.
INCOMPETENTs ARE KEPT

The annual turnover in ihs govern
neni service is something almost ln
credible No business corporation.
however strongly established. cuuld
lnug endure tho heavy annual drain oii
is resources Hundreds of iuen leave
iie government service dli'y. aud
new. unframed people have tn BE- taken
on nud taught 90 do ihe uurk This
costs money. as every employer
knows
The rrslrnnilons from the govern
mrnt service are chiefly FROM fhs m.
pertisnry aui moai highly raid posi-.
unns and FROM fir trfJ lowest grades.
80 men at the iUp u ihoy have atty
inIi'ailte or ability or ambition o.
make o. name fuf themselves are cf
Terrell isifaie employment ~ dnuhs
of inhir ur more uhat ihs gntera
ment cnn pay them The people o.
ihe 'naesi grades leave Coz private
employment uhrn oplnrisnIiy affords
hefuuss in too many Instances tfiey
actually cannot keep hulJ and sau'
tosriher ou iheir government pay.
u D. ihs people ln lhs middle ciar
Who siny on ihe iuurssi The whole
constant precsss makes far . steady
deterioration in fhe quality % fhe
government ffrticl aui iflis o. O..
Tain The mediocre 10 public employ
mfui
The civil service commission. through
Nhirh ihr great huiE of susefnmsni
employees are brought into the ssr,
icf, is acuisiy aware ~ this condition
u reports Flte EMPHASIS o. ths am.
Guilty constantly eKpeusncod in sccur
lng and retalninE campeisnt employ
go Tho rotation in ofire has h-cums
Increasingly frequent and tiiaiiy im
pairs ihs eaiclenry - ths service
During the var there sss = iawrf
ris of turnover in ths mechanical
forres Than in outside establishments
The pruls.aiilnn ~ sspauiiaus how.
esrf. j. excessive IN clerical. pfofcs
sional and technical fatiflons ln
which fhe rate ~ turnover somsiimss
nmaunts o. . third u ths fore. 10 q
year
During me nine m0nfh- pre-, ding
the armisiise more than 0lea ~
fsninimeuis ssre made 10 the civil
fsriiru ami aiQut 2suo sspau'ians
oorurei that y. far evsry too ap
lsl'nimsuis made one psr.au iefi the
sefticc inf period ~ similar ielsfh
follueins ihc nrmlsflcs ouiv ~ Der
0rui us many aplainimeui. we're ua,ls
boz there uerr hearty u per csnf uars
s'larailons in this refioi aimnsi as
manf p,siiious vsro ,acaioi a. ucfr
hiIUd
The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17

LESSER EVIL, AS IT WERE
oarky's Eseellsn, Reason for Pre-
fsrrlne 10 Take Hls Chances
With the Bear.

A New YORK man tells u an excit.
ing bear hunt IN Mississippi The
bear was surrounded IN a small cane
thicket The dogs could not get him
uut, and the gentleman who was a.
the head of the hunting party called
10 one Of the darklesi
-Gus. 80 In there and set that bear
out"
Gus hesltatei for a moment and
then plunged Into the cane. A few
moments later the uegro. the bear aud
the DOGS were rolling 90 the ground
outside. After the hunt was over the
man from the north said % the darky
Gus weren't you afraid % 20 into
that thickei with ihe hearT'
colonel sald Gus. "a was jrsi dls
way; ! neher bad met dat bear. hut .
uns pussunailr acquainted with a. Ola
boss ~ ! jest nachurally iook dat
h.ur"-rhllnde'rhia Lc.igcr
The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17

conrrrss enacted iaW in Ism ~
qulrlug an heads ~ depsumsuts end
Independent establishments ln the
ir'israi service to rsnoft each year o.
DO sfsreiary ~ ths treasury the mum
hrf NJ emp'oiees nullsf them aho were
helou faif uahdand ri efficiency
itey is1r this L. ions AMI ihe Letters
fn ihD srTfriny of fhe irrasun from
ihe various departments uni hurraus
arr rflniui ln ths l0ak af estimates uf
appropriations cumIi'oi fnf use By
rHnEfrss in making up fhe anuuai
surniy t.lis Couenass never pays no
slightest heef Co ihrsr fcpous They
arF maie up year after year. hui the
inefficient arc never nrud
lur eKamrlc. LAST year the chief
elers ~ ihr irrusup reported 100 em.
plntrrs ~ tho Treasury department ~
helou fair standard ~ sfIcieuc,. nnt
nuih.nE vili he dnne ahout ii The
inier'of department. rpofiei IN in.
endeuis nnd wli probably ro on ~
r0u|ng thrm tin ihey dlu ~ oid arc
Ihcre arr employees ~ thc eoyem.
mrni in Wash.ngfnn who orr totally
blind nni who arc iei from their
hNmes io tle'r olocs zach daY ami
harl hHur uEa'n lu ths nfiem nn
turu o. iu1n one reuirmar ~
1'nriftuu yeau who hid bern .n ihr
rntrfumrni uulor Cor seventy two
fear. iie was ioluE paid at thsi tine
san "a YrHr ll's maximum ray dur
Iua h.s hu. urtIHr uus fiNsi d year
lamrs o. lut was President utrr
fh.a 600 .,ui'ruau came lnfn ihe ssrt
irt o. uas hnm on January lu
is.N iia father uns Uu'a.n of
fhe rruaf lmy n 600 uar m tsis
Auef th1i srrIo. Del IrI an active I.Ir
m 0fhrr ootulatns uHiI isiA vhfu
b. dIrd 'raUmg n dependent family 10
ulur Irreuus ihrr of ihrm boys o.
f,I in ihr lol of oae ni them to te thc
,h'ef mpfnrt uf ihe family.
% omc Co. paF, then. that ut the ace
uf twenty De- revived through thu
lunupncc of navy friends NJ hls father
SMALL clsrk,h.p ut iho uayal ohsUry.
uiop. then undor the supcr.nlendcncr
of that accomplished onlccr Matthew
rouihlne Mnug, whom be- served as
amauutnsls fnr ten yuars. accounting
H Ia rfs.Hf urItIlH.u and nlrIanrn a.
ha,c heard Maur1's ,olco debating tho
words ~ sense and wisllom which
make up the saillng dlrectluns the
wind and currvui charts and other
publications. issued ffom the oh,cr,.
atop iur the benefit ~ the world
rrum a cupyisi ai FIRST November q.
isis 81 81 day, tho young man was
advanced o. fellows;
Dol, I. iS,1 clcrt NJ ti.20 a
,cari July 1. iSji. clerk Al $3.50 a
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have YOU THESE
SYMPTOMS?
" So, Commence Taking GUIDES
PeptO-Mangan and Get Back
to Good Health

Lack of vitality. a feeling OF tired
ness. nad breath. pale llps. oolorles.
cheeks. loss OF weight. nabhy fess
lessened sircusth oil on these cali n,
,ne ihmediaie use u Guides Pepio.
hhnfan Il win positively produce
satisfactory results 1ry taking Il
Win your meals for a few weeks ana
BE- surprised with tho improvement IN
your condition. Guides pepio AianFan
VIII help you hack 20 strength during
con'niefrcnce from nny Illness Il has
been prescribed successfully by phy.
hdans everywhere for thlfty wears
u is "a fecogn.fei Iron tonic or honest
merit for nie in liquid ana tablet
form BY ull drugglsis Ak fnr n hy
ihe full name "Uude's repto. Man.
rln. '--Adteriisement
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oos, Eat oosti

Ever eat any Enat meath Surrf
Department ~ Agriculture says about
Ji20o goats are slaughtered anil siid
ne mrai yearly. Pew cities require
goat meat o. h. marketed under IT,
rial name Il tastes IKE mutton. "a
Trims EuUUfcr
IN this nightmare called civilization
w probably eat rrsat many strange
lhinrs without knowing a.
n written history could accom.
pany each article ~ food. few city
folks would hav O. b. cuutlons,i
against uyrrraiinr
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ROTHERl MOVE
cHlLD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

iiurry. moihsfi Even q SEA chnd
loves The 'fruliy- taste n "Cauforuia
Ig sIrur' and q hover falls 90 open
ne bowels A isaspuoufai today may
pwfsni q slck child iomorruv. n COO.
siipaiet. bilious. fevsrish. ffstfui. has
cold collie. 90 n stomach is sour.
ioorue ooaied breath bad rsmembcr =
good cleansing % no little hoaela l.
often aii that is nsorssary.
Ask your druggist for rrnuine "Cali.
fornia Dc syrup' uhich has ilfecilons
fof babies and chilirgn n all ages
printed uu bottle Mother You must
say -Nallfomla' ~ yon may 50 an
imiiaii0u n sfrup Advertisement
The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17

mm'nfham Ala After heonminr
4 u0ilff my health save uaI. ] suf.
fcfrl severely ulfh o. nain lnH iguu
IN uF nEhi side MY sister in law
hatinr BEEN cured ~ n laf rlsr of
feminine trouble by iutinr nf ilsfres
lHturIfr Prescription. advised mr o.
iate Do. which ! iid nm uHu start
ine nn mf thinl lnifie ari che Iain
haa nil Irn me ~ husband saii o.
mc ihr ether d1T. That fayufiie prc
scflpiinn must hr wonderful mrl.
cinc ! dHnt hrf 500 complaining Huy
more Mr. Ruth Wliiamson. fni0
rirsi Atrnuc
Nou should ohiain this famous prr
frfiriInu roW nt Ynuf nrnffsf dwf
Ftofe. in tablets of llquii ur write nf
rierrr President inVnlifs' Hotel IN
uufain q \ fnr fre1 mcilIrni advlrr
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H,t Rahx

"i,e left my babe In there 10 der
shriekcd frantic woman who vas
rescued from the burning building.
Policemen were asking the number
q her room when 2i.sione man IN
paiamas and iauniy hat appeared
on a halccny and called down. -Dunr
worry. Lou; Tn safe"
"Niy baby gasped the woman
thankfully.
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Having cleared your skin keep Il clear
by making Cuiicura your every day
toilet preparations The Soap 10 cleanse
md purity. the Ointment 20 soothe and
heal. the Taicum % powder and per.
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them Advertisement
The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17

In ircland some years uFo M Irish.
American was brought up hefore Jus.
ticr Harry on the charfe ~ suspicious
conduct Tho oiiiccr WIN arrested him
stated. among other things. that BE-
wus wearing a Republican hat"
-nues yurf honor know what that
81" asked ihc Counsel.
IL may be-" responded the judge.
"thai it's hai without a crown
uosiun Transcript.
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'MnrT sa.i ihe mlurrss. -did 500
ask everyone fnr earis today. as ! told
you uhen rey aiirif
'lesm nue fciiah be- wouldn't give
ms nn rnfi bot ! suiprd h's hni an
shovel h'm N th steps Heres his
nsme on ih sweet hand nlchmous
Timss uispaich
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-rhea ahs rsss-sd 10 smlle upon
your
"fes. she gave me the laugh.--
Louisville COURIER Journal
The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17

-poss your daughter practice her
music rcgularlyf
-ies. Just ~ regularly rs remem
her % remind her that she must do
IT,
The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17

IA. shat is this hssi - Achillesf
"srusfhinE nee On fuiher I
aposs Louisville C1ufisr Juuual
The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17

Whfn anyuus asts ~iiae are yauf
you are nu' expected % orer = A.
iaiisf nnsufr
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ny the siuhble ycu may Eues. the
grain.
The Crittenden press., 1922-03-17
BY EDWARD C.LOWRY

The eHlgencles Of the war required
a grsli expansion ~ the clerical
forces NJ Washington and elsewhere
md this was accomplished hy q labor
turnover several times above normal
The percentage N decllnniinns N ap.
rnIninenis among eiiglbiss nn me CIV.
% service register Increased in many
instances frum 90 a. more than ~ per
ceni that u. more than haif ihs men
and women Who successfully passed
elvil service examinations nnd were
offered inlis under tho government n.
fused to take them Il b. estimated
iiI1f more Than n'OO0 ~ those who
met the test we're appointed during
fhat time.
The cirli service commission snys
fatty
Those familiar with ths federal
service at Washington knnN that the
serti'e D. noa hampefed by the re
puiion N incampeienis whose o.
matai T. rendered dlnlculi hy innuenoes
which are Incompatible with tho efli
risncy ~ the service Preferences
and exemptions Increasingly CLOG tho
departments with psrsons vho no
matter how inefficient are dincnii 10
rrmote. and whose retention tends 20
cesirny the discipline u the service"
Among thess iueflclenfs. ~ eaurse.
Ere he supernnnuaicd and tho phys
irsily in-apsoliatei The bureau -
sfirlenry estimated. before the pass
sie ~ ne supsrannuaiion retirement
lee ne number ~ employees 10 the
civil n~r,ios n tho United st-ies sev.
siiy yen-s q age and ovcr a. fellows
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Tive the present hour. Never mind
the day.
The New York herald., 1922-12-17
PERUVIAN PLAYS OWN WORKS
Carlos Valderrama Gives Piano
Recital at Town Hall.

Carlos Valderamma. Peruvian pian-
fst and composer. familiar to many con-
cert goers. gave the first recital of his
own works this season at the Town Hall
Yesterday afternoon. Nine. Edith Hell
cna, soprano. assisted in the program.
Mr.. Vaderramas compositions, as an
nounced by his program, are based upon
the old melodies and rhythms of the his
toric Incas OF Peru. The composer di-
vided his offerings into two groups, one
typical of the primitive age. the other
q Aracteristic of the colonial epoch.
Among these offerings were tribal
dances. laments. descriptive fantasies.
"1manirta.' an Inca love hymn, and
colonial airs colored by Spanish influ-
ences. Mr.. Valderrama is a good pian-
ist with touch and te' unique, admir-
ably adapted to the descriptive passages
of his program, which were indeed his
most attractive works. His extensive
use of minor keys sometimes proved
nonotonous. but many Of his compost
tions possessed decided dramatic power
and richly colored harmonic treatment
Nine. Helena acquitted herself credit
ably and managed some difficult pas
sages we'll
The New York herald., 1922-12-17
Notes of the Stage

Lillian Owen will preeent her maronetfes In
their second annual Christmas show at the
Princess Theater the mornings OF December
%, 2s. 20 and 80 and the afternoons OF De-
cember 26. 81 and 20.
John Halliday has been added to the cast
OF 'The Masked Woman" which A. IL
Wood. will present a. the Eltinge Theater
next Friday evening.
Lucille Watson. Dudley Dsges. John DAILY
Murphy. Mary Blair. Gladys Hurlbut. Malre
Roden Quinn. Sara Enrlghe.~ William Will
Jams. Albert Carroll and F.. S. Pely viii be
seen in the Lady Gregory comedy, THE
Dragon" opening at the Earl Carroll Theater
Tuesday for special matinees
Walter Hampden, Hassard Short and
Arthur Hohl viii be judges for the examina
-sions December 80. of the second year OF
the School of the Theater, to select those
students whose work entities them to be-
come members OF the Threshold Playhouse.
Dan Coleman and his American Girls Com.
pany will give a two act burlesque, called
silent Partners" at the Columbia Theater
beginning tomorrow. II will be Coleman s
first appearance at this house in several
seasons.
The Elizabeth S. williams Neighborhood
House has bought the entire capacity of the
Earl Carroll Theater for tomorrow even.
ing, and 200 friends and supporters of this
Institution will enjoy the performance OF
THE Gingham Girl"
The New York herald., 1922-12-17
MISS LEvIN's DEBUT RECITAL.

youthful artist. Miss Evelyn Levin.
vloIinist. made her debut before a large
audience at Carnegie Hall last evening.
An American girl from Chicago and her
aided as one of Leopold Auer's numer-
Gus protegees. Miss Levin created a
strong impression as a promising young
artist OF generous possibilities rather
than actual accomplishments. Her pro-
gram consisted Of Haenders ID major
senate. Vieuxtempss concerto No. in
A minor. Hungarian dance No. by
Brahms. compositions by Adiron and
Grasse. Sarasate's "Habanera," Chopin's
Nocturne in ID major and the Paganini-
Amer caprice No. 20.
Miss Levin appears to possess the ele-
ments and attributes OF an excellent vio-
lirist. She has a beautifully clear and
lyric tone. Her technic Is very good and
at all times under intelligent control.
Repose. serenity and skillful phrasng
we're evident In much OF her interpreta-
tion Of Haendels sonata. or brilliance
and emotional depth, however, there was
little trace. Miss Levin SKINNED Lightly
over the surface OF her interpretations
for tho most part. and although there
was nothing 10 offend ~ ear much OF
her playinE was colorless and lacking in
warmth. Nevertheless she shows much
promise and deserves 20 be heard again.
Miss Vera Giles. at the piano. was not
entirely satisfactory as IN accompanist
The New York herald., 1922-12-17
RARE EUROPEAN SILVER
BRINGS 45,S73 AT SALE
Receipts Are $37 ,8lS on Clos
ing Day of Auction.

The combined collections of the late
Countess OF Essex and the late Major
La Touche. of ireland. comprising old
American. early English. Irish and Con-
tinental silver and old Sheffield plate.
sold at Anderson's for A5.S73. Receipts
for the last session held yesterday af-
ternoon We're $37,S1e.
A very rare Queen Anne silver low
ing cup and cover made by Thomas
Bolton in 1104 sold to w. Ryle. for
81 900 and Queen Anne fire-gilt cup and
cover from the workshop of David
Willaume went TO w. r. Hart for
$1.5Jo. Mr.. Charles Morley paid $500 for a
pair OF George III. two-branch silver
sconces; Miss II. Counihan, agent. $50
for an old Irish silver-gilt dessert
stand and $4S5 for an old Irish silver
basin. dated 1717: r. S. Phipps. s725
for a rare two-handled silver porringer
and cover: Mrs. G. A. Freeman. $500
for an old Georgian silver dinner SER
vice; Mrs. +. Nadelman. $42o for a set
of four Georgian slver-gilt fruit dishes; !;
Mrs. III. Walters, $40 for fine George
II. silver cake basket and similar
price for George III. cake basket.
The New York herald., 1922-12-17
RUSSIAN TENOR SINGS.

Vladimir Rosing. a Russian tenor. who
has orecently returned from Europe for
his second season herer, gave song re-
cital last evening in Aeoian Hall. This
singer was born in Petrograd and after
singing all over Russia gave in London
alone during one season 104 recitals.
sang in New York several times last
year and made a strong impression by
the dramatic appeal of hls singing.
Last night he gave Il miscellaneous
program which included several Rus
sian song. operate airs. Schumann's 3
Itch Grolle Nicht'' end Bantock' $
Feast of Lanterns"
Mr.. Rosing seems TO have modified
his style somewhat. His voice now is
more smoothly produced and he shows
n finer regard for fnesse of style. His
frequent use of the falsetto IL question
able, although he does 1t very effectively.
His facial play diction and tonal ex-
preston in Moussorgsky's "Savlchna,
or Love Song of a Village Idiot" were
remarkable. and the number was re-
peated. Another selection OF special In
terest was the "Serenade CT Levko'' from
Rimslxy- -Korsakovs Might of Mai"
Carl Deis played the accompaniments
well.
The New York herald., 1922-12-17
/ SALES AT sTERN's NET $3,562.
Maternity Center Benefits by
Women's Efforts.

Mrs. John s. Rogers. chairman of the
committee In charge OF the Maternity
Center Associations four days sale
held at Stern Brothers Department
Store week ago. presented. at meet
ing of the executive committee of the
Association held yesterday, Stern
Brothers check for 1852. This sum
represented the amount earned by the
directors and friends OF the Maternity
Center's In the infants wear and toy
departments A vote of thanks. ex-
pressing the associations appreciation
OF the stores cooperation and that OF
it's employees was adopted
''The sale was of value in more
ways than one" said Mrs. Rogers.
while the s3.562 we received will help
us very materially i'm our work of saw
ing mother ana baby lives. there Is an
added advantage in having made many
new friends for the Maternity Center
Association. and having done consider
able missionary or educational work
along the lines of maternity protec-
ton"
Mrs. John r. Drexel. Jr., Mrs. Guy
Fairfax Cary. Mrs. John 5. Ellsworth
and Mrs. Rogers were in charge on the
different days of the sale.
The New York herald., 1922-12-17
Paderewski Charms
Audience With His
Superb Playing
Performance Of Great Variety
Applause Rewarded With
Extra Numbers.

Ignace Jan Paderewslli, the worli
famous pianist, gave his second recita'
esterday afternoon in Carnegie Hail
The matinee had certain features SIM
liar TO those of Mr. Paderewski's first
recital.
When the virtuoso appeared on the
platform the audience rcse and greeted
him with prolonged applause. The
pianists program was again of prodig-
ious compass. 1t began with Bach's
"Chromatio Fantasia and Fugue." which
was followed by the great c minor
sonsta, opus III. Of Beethoven, and
Schumanns sonata, opus IL, in + sharp
minor The fourth group contained Sc
lections by Chopin, the i major ballade,
nocturne. three etudes. opus 10. in
Guiding No. II. a maZurka and a wal :.
The closing selections We're his own
''Noctarne" and a Hungarian rhapsody
6f Liszt. The list was, cf course.
heightened by a demand for encores.
The pianist was in splendid form and
during his performance he drew in full
est measure upon his instrument, giving
now the most exquisite and finely
wrought display of colors and tone, or
again turning the piano, seemingly. for
the moment into full orchestra. The
Bach "Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue'
he played with fine power and clarity.
In She Beethoven sonata every tone was
beautifully colored and sung. Each
phrase was perfectly turned. while the
whole work was fiaught with poetry
and deep sympathy with the com
poser's design. The same comments in
n way would apply to Mr.. Paderewski's
rhythmic yet rarely poetic playing Of
Schumanns sonata. He was long ap-
rauded at the close of these three COM
positions and following the Schumann
music he gave as an encore an un-
familiar Song Without Words OF
Mendelssohn. In the Chopin numbers
Mr. Paderewski gave great delight. The
hallade was taken in the storm passage
at terrific speed. but the tonal effects
were always superb.
The New York herald., 1922-12-17
STRING QUARTET CONCERTS.

The series of afternoon concerts by
the French American String Quartet the
first of which was given last Friday in
the York Cub, So East Fifty-sixth
street. under the auspices of Mrs. Henry
p. Loomis, are to continue at intervals
through the winter. The second is to be
in the home of Mrs. John Henry Ham
mond, East Ninety-first street, on
January L. The other concerts are to
come on February % in the home of
Mrs. Reginald de Koven. 1925 Park ave-
nue., and on March 20 with Mrs. Andrew
Carnegie at 2 East Ninety-first street.
At the opening concert the musicians
played quartets by Haydn. Borodine and
Gustave Timlot.