1. It has spent largely for parks,
a. Which are also for the pleasure and improvement of the citizens;
b. Hence it can pay for additions to the library.
a. Which are also for the pleasure and improvement of the citizens;
b. Hence it can pay for additions to the library.
A. That the readers want only recent fiction and that they should buy these books for themselves; for
1. They mostly are not able to buy books; hence
2. They should be encouraged to read other books.
3. Give an example of an argument and an audience where it would be necessary to put the refutation first; of one in which it would be necessary to stir up the interest of readers at the start.
4. Suggest methods for gaining the interest of the readers in the last case.
1. They mostly are not able to buy books; hence
2. They should be encouraged to read other books.
3. Give an example of an argument and an audience where it would be necessary to put the refutation first; of one in which it would be necessary to stir up the interest of readers at the start.
4. Suggest methods for gaining the interest of the readers in the last case.
SPECIMEN BRIEF
Wytown should adopt a commission government like that of Des Moines, Iowa.
General references: C.R. Woodruff, City Government by Commission. New York, 1911; J.J. Hamilton, The Dethronement of the City Boss, New York, 1910; City newspapers of various dates; draft of proposed charter, published by the Citizens' Association.
(The successive steps of the introduction will be found on pp. 43, 53, 70, 74-75, 76-77, 79-80.)
I. The admitted inefficiency of the city government at present is due to the system of government; for
A. Partisan politics determine nominations to office; since
1. The organization of the national parties is permanent, and that of any citizens' movement temporary.
2. There has been bargaining between the parties to reward political services by city offices. Daily papers, March 12-20, 1909; March 3-15, 1910.
B. Advantageous contracts cannot be made; for
1. Contracts must be passed on separately by aldermen, common councilmen, and the mayor. Present city charter, sections 19-21.
2. Bargains are made between the aldermen representing different wards. Daily papers, October 3, 1908; January 25, 1910.
C. The responsibility for expenditures is scattered; for
1. Heads of departments are responsible to the two boards and not to the mayor. Present city charter, section 15.
2. Accounts are submitted to separate committees of the two boards in which no members have special responsibility. Present city charter, sections 22-23.