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THURSDAY, APRIL 21. 1921. THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. OREGON '5 MR T SYSTEM IS TO BE APPLIED TO POSTMASTERSHIPS By David Lawrence (Copyright. 1921, by Tb Journal) Washington, April 21. President Harding: today tackled the problem of postmaaterships throughout the country, their removal and appoint ment on a basis that would make for efficiency instead of political manip ulation and inefficiency. Postmaster Genera) Will Hays talked at length ; with the president .about the executive order issued by President Wil son, whereby postmasters were placed under civil service rules. There has been much misunderstand ins about the Republican desire to re voke that order. It has been called a return to the' "spoils" system.- Harding Is unwilling to have that meaning at ' tached to the plans of his administra tion in respect, to postmasters. He does mean however, to see to it that all post masters shall be appointed on a merit -system. .;.!.. . POLICY OCT LINED , ; Although no definite announcement ; can be made. as yt it looks as if the administration policy would be some what as follows : : First Revocation of the Wilson execu tive order whereby only one man- was eligible for appointment out of a group cf applicants who had passed an examination.- Second Substitution of an executive orjier putting all postmasters under civil service rules and requiring examination, but permitting appointment from any -.cn of, the top three on the eligible list. Third Recommendation to congress that legislation bo enacted making the system permanent so that every time a new president is! elected the postoffice system shal not be subject to the whims cf executive orders Put that the re . eponsibility for change shall lie witt : congress as a whole. TLAS IS SUPPORTED In support of the Harding plan, the argument is made that many of the postmasters appointed under the Wil son administration were placed in the civil service classification without exam ' lnation and that it isn't fair to permit the Democrats to remain in office with out taking their; chances in an open examination. It is insisted that both republicans and Democrats who passed their examinations under the Wilson executive order will not be disturbed. The new arrangement would apply only to postmasters who had their Jobs by political appointment and who never were obliged to pass any examination. Of course there are objections to the examination system on the ground that a school teacher could answer questions asked on an examination paper more readily than most applicants with execu tive ability and little book lore. But Postmaster General Hays insists that the examinations will cover executive " talents, and indeed the section will be based on organizing ability-rather than ri ere book knowledge. The postmastern general is heartily In favor of. the merit system because he thinks it is the only way to put the postoffice department on an effi cient basis. He is full of enthusiasm about the future and realizes - tne r- tponsibility of his task. He therefore urging President Harding to make it possible for postmasters to.be selected ! on an efficiency basis that an improve ment in the entire mall service may re Suit. ,W1LI SEEK ADVICE ) It is probable that Mr. Harding will accept the advice of Will Hays and put all the postmasters under civil service rules and require examinations of all incumbent postmasters who got their jobs through potitics. The nevf postmaster general also has the full support of Harding in the plan to humanize the postoffice department. There are many places throughout the country where conditions under which clerks are working are conducive to bad health. Hays declares the government should .keep pace with progressive em ployers who are spending large amounts of money for social welfare. He called a conference of the heads of the employes organizations and be gins at once: a careful study of the whole subject. ;AU the energy and in dustry which Witl llays exhibited as chairman of the Republican national campaign seems to have been trans fused, into the postoffice department. He is alive with new plans and new schemes for efficiency. It will not be his.-fault if the country before long doesn't find an improvement in the mail service. Dartmouth College Dean Hera for Visit To Alumni Societies Craven Laycrtck, dean of Dartmouth jollege. Hanovef. N. H.. arrived in Port land this morning:, on a tour of the country, visiting the various Dartmouth Alumni associations. He spoke at 10:10 a. m. to the students at Jefferson high school. Friday morning at 10:1a he will address the Linlcoln hiph school students and at 1 :20 p. m. he will apeak at Wash, ingtpn high school. At 6:30 p. m. Fri day. Dean Laycock will be the honor guest at a dinner given by the Dart mouth alumni at the University club. Dean Laycock is a native of England, but came to the United States in 1883 at the age of 17. i He was graduated from TH0n03HED VEEKi Tllton seminary in New Hampshire in 1832 and from Dartmouth college in 1896. He was then appointed instructor in public speaking at Dartmouth, and after graduate study was made first assistant and finally professor of public speaking. In 1911 he was appointed dean. Laycock was admitted to the New Hampshire bar in 190S and practised law In Hanover for a number of years while connected with the college as teacher. He is co-author of "Argumentation and Debate,"! and "Manual of Argumen tation, text books for college and high school students. V City Appropriates $5000 to Carry on Thone Rate Fight Portland city officials waited expect antly . all of Wednesday for word from Salem that the state public service com mission had granted a rehearing on the telephone rate case, but they waited in vain. It was stated tbat one of the commissioners was away and no action would be taken until his return to Salem. i Meanwhile the city Council passed an ordinance bearing the emergency clause that appropriated $5000 for this city's share of the expense of carrying on: the preparations for the expected rehear ing. City Attorney Grant was author ized to employ E. C. Willard as rate engineer at a salary of $21 a day for such time as may be necessary In pre paring and j presenting the case to the commission. He also was authorized to retain Alexander Young & Co. as ac countant1 investigators in the case and to employ an additional stenographer for the extra work involved in the rate, case. VJ I KMESfK)4 Hero of Eastland Disaster May Make Home in Portland A. Loeb. diver, who is known all over the country as the hero who saved the lives , of dozens when the passenger steamer Kastland capsized in the Chi cago river,: returned today with Mrs. Loeb for a short sojourn In Portland after a trip around the world! He visited various European countries and China, arriving in Santa Barbara. Cat., in time to suffer loss of most of his personal ef fects in the Ambassador hotel fire. Loeb expects to dive for the safe that went down with the S. S. Governor r.t the entrance to Puget Sound, but has not matured his plans. "Portland is the best town I've seen in the world." said Loeb today. "I'm go ing to buy some property and live here." Dealers in Electric Goods Coming to Local Exposition An exposition of electrical equipment for household industrial use will be held at the Multnomah hotel . Friday afternoon and evening under auspices of the Pacific States Electric company. The principal feature of the event will be a showing In miniature of home and factory interiors with electrical ma chinery installed and in operation. Eight of the large manufacturers of electric appliances in the country are cooperating in the exhibition, which travels over the cduntry in a special car. Seven hundred retail dealers in electric goods from Oregon and Wash ington towns will attend the exposition. V ' o . t' m u w is u Indian Chiefs to Come Here to See Selves in Movies Five of the Indian chiefs of the Gla cier National Park Indian reservation who were featured in the motion pic ture "Bob Hampton of Placer,'' taken by Marshall Neilan at the park last fall, will be1 in Portland about May 1 to see themselves in "the white man's running pictures," to be shown here, according to advance information received. The Indians are those placed in the park by Louis W. Hill of the Great Northern railway and are well known in Oregon, some of them attending the an nual Round-Up at Pendleton each year. Magee-Herigstad Marriage in Salem Is Secret 4 Months ' . Salem, Or.. April 21. L. W. Magee, prominent Salem man. Wednesday de clared to friends that he was married to Mifis Ruth Lillian Herigstad in Port land on New Year's eve. Mr. and Mrs. Magee had kept the- secret for four months and had not intended to make a formal announcement of the marriag until they moved to the former's ranch near Shaw on May L, Since the marriage, Mrs. Magee haj been residing With her parents at Scotu Mills.' while Magee has been employed by his brother in this city. $15,000 Necklace Lost at Theatre San Francisco. April 21. fU. P.I A $15,000 diamond necklace was lost by Mrs. Henry Scott of San Francisco last night while she was attending the per formance of the Chicago Grand Opera company, according to reports to the police today. Police are working on the theory that the necklace was stolen by a clever thief. Auto I Kills Father Of Seven Children Seattle. Wash.. April 2L (I. N. S. Police are searching here today for the driver of an- automobile who ran down and killed John H. Graves, father of seven children, the' youngest of which is 2 weeks old. After striking Graves and his stepdaughter. Lila Porter, who was rendered unconscious,, the car sped on. i i Blair Is Named for Internal Revenue Washington, April 21, (L N. S,) David H. Blair of Winston-Salem, . N. C, will be the new. commissioner of in ternal revenue. Formal announcement was made today by Secretary of the Treasury Mellon that he had recom mended Blair's appointment to the presi dent and he said the nomination would go to the senate this week. Queen of Talcums, Friday, 2 cans 25c MJipmanffloiSc (So. -Scottomu jasamant Store cMerclianJiso of c Merit Only "Everything for Cash Everything for Less" Women's Imported Sports 'Kerchiefs 3 for 25c Everything Advertised Here Is a Genuine Money-Saver Read! All-Silk Pongee 89c Yd. : Just about the pres' ent wholesale price for this quality. i ? ' Imported Japanese Pongee, standard 12 - momme weight, all silk and entirely free from rice powder or other dressing. A very superior wash silk for many uses. 33 inches wide. ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe &. Co. i ! Jewelry Samples 10c-25c The fact that" these are mostly a manufacturer's sam ples accounts for the wonder ful variety, quality and sav ings In these Rings, Brooches, Lingerie Clasps, Lavallieres, Neck Chains, Men's Watch Chains and Fobs, gold -front Barrettes, metal Vanities, Girls' Coin Purses, Cuff Buttons, Scarf Pins and Imitation Pearl Necklaces. ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. ; ACTUAL REPRODUCTIONS. Higher-Priced Ail-Wool and Fiber Skirts ACTUAL REPRODUCTIONS. 150 M-Wool Jersey Suits Friday at $8.85 $13,75 It Will Pay You to Be Among the First ISO Women to Come for These tor $8.85 is the lowest price for high-grade Skirts like these that we've seen in several years you'll quickly agree to this when yon see them. New Plaid Messaline Skirts, $4.50. Another remark able special saving! ' I ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Yes, fine and fashionable Suits of. a quality and ttyle not heretofore seen at this new low price. ; Tuxedo and semi-tuxedo models in blue, brown,' green and other heather mixtures, some with inverted plets in back, all -smartly belted. . -. ,.' The most critical shoppers will be'-enthusiastic over these high, class Suits-and astonished at the, savings. ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. ACTUAL REPRODUCTION $7.50 Is the Phenomenally Low Price on These New All-Wool Jersey Sports , Jackets In the newest plain colors golf red and green, brown, tan, navy and black. Not only are these Jackets all-wool, but they are SMART LY styled and WELL tailored something you have not found before at I7.SQ come early for your size and color. ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. The Newest, Smartest, Most Favored Models in Ready - to - We ar Hats Sale Priced Friday at $1.95 9 ' ; M Many Are Priced at Less Than Regular Wholesale Cost! You will find in these Hats not only the best and smartest styles of the hour, but also the shapes and colors most be coming (o your individual requirements. ; . ( - ' "! New straws, ribbons and combinations in black,and a rainbow of colors. ' .. ! ; J - ; Hats, for the most particular of informal occasions, as well as for all-round wear. Wonderful choice, wonderful sav ings, Friday at $1.95. v : ' ; : i ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. $2.98 a price that offers unusual savings on these new I Elastic-top Pink Brocade Corsets i' ' Of excellent quality, well i: boned,, with suspender web ! hose suppo.ters attached, j Sizes 21 to 2 8. 1 Batiste and Lace ' Brassieres, 98c ; One model of heavy white lace, boned under arm, fas tened in front, has shoulder straps. ! Another of heavy batiste, ' lace and embroidery? has built-up shoulders. Both very exceptional at 98c. Sizes 34 to 42.- ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe &. Co. Women's and Cliildren's Underwear savings ! Women 's and Children's Women's Princess May Union Suits Kegular and extra sizes in white knit Union Suits,: with band neck and narrpw shoulder . . . . r. .i ri.i! . a l strars. tight knee, flat lock seams, reintorcea, penecr. lining, very exceptional. Stockings 3 Pairs for 600 Spring Weight Union Suits For Boys and Girls, All Sizes at 79c 50c Fine ribbed cotton Union Suits in knee length, the girls trimmed with crochet edge at neck and shoulder straps, the boys' made with round neck and cap sleeves, all well tailored and all very spe-, cial at 50c! , ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Women's Lisle Hose, Blak wnite and cordovan Stockings' of fine guag; lisle, double toe and heel and garter- Cj-f AA proof top with seam up the back, perfect fitting and splendid for wear. Sizes SXA to 10. "tDJteUl Boys' and Misses' Stockings 25c Pair .,r Boys' heavy ribbed Hose with double knee, toe and heel, fast dye black, first quality. Misses' fine mercerized Stockings, elastic ribbed, double toe and heel, slightly irregular, in black and cordovan, all sizes. v , j . ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Kayser Silk Gloves 49c Pair Because Seconds Also Niagara Maid Silk Gloves, regulation ,two-clasp style, with double tips, most ly in black and white. ECONOMY BASEMENT, . Lipman, Wolfe & Co. j Four Great Specials in Bath Towels These are all firmly woven, double-thread Towels, very absorbent and long wearing.- l- Special Number One at 59c Red-Border Towels, very thick and extra large (22x 4p inches). - ; Special Number Two at 45c Extra heavy Towels, size 21x40 inches. , 1 18x32-Inch Towels. ' ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Special Number Three jit 25c 20x40-Inch Towels, extra large and good. at this price. Special Number-Four at 17c Umbrellas $1.85 Women's good every day black Umbrellas, . with hard wood handles, colored caps and cord loops or black ebo nene handles with white rings. ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. r Men's High-Grade Khaki Trousers $ 1 .95 -Made of cloth for service, cut full to the size., finished with wide belt ; loops and riveted buttons, all pockets faced with self material, re inforced seams, well made. All sizes at this price Friday. ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Cleanup of Women's Pumps, Oxfords Broken lines in black kid I Q Et . and patent, pair-T. . . . p X t9 i The following table shows sizes and quantities: " , I 2 2y2 3 32 4 4y3 s 5y2 6 6y2 7 iy aa ..(... 4 ; i i 2- 3 lj 1 lj... A .,............( 1 2 13 9 ? 10 4 7 4j 1 B 1 6 . 6 10 7 4 j 3j- 3 -lh2 :.V C ) lj 4 S S j3j 111 7 4. 1 4 3f 2 D 21 3 9 '8h 4 2j... 1- 11 1 4 ECONOMY BASEMENT Lipman, Wolfe Sc Co. Women's oateen Bloomers 69c Pair In white and flesh, well made and reinforced, finished at knee with ruffle and clas tic, Gowns 98c Of white lingerie cloth, trimmed with Valenciennes lace insertion and edging or touches of hand embroidery. -ECONOMY BASEMENT. 56-In. All-Wool Plaids $2.49 Yard Beautiful color combina tions of excellent quality for' plain and pleated skirts. The price alone tells you how big the'-savings are. ECONOMY BASEMENT. . THIS STORE USES NO COMPARATIVE PRICES THEY ARE MISLEADING AND OFTEN UNTRUE
