The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-02-28
WEST POINT CADBTSHIP.
E. {. Wood of Stockton the Success
full Applicant.
Military Life at West Point =
Excellent Educational
Facilities.

In Sacramento yesterday competitive
examination was held for the purpose OF
electing West Point Cadet as successor
to William Delaney of Stockton, who
was selected to represent the Second Con-
gressional District, but who through i'll
health was forced to resign.
The Board of Examiners consisted Of
p. 7. Riley, Grass Valley attorney-at-
law, Assemblyman Sargent of Amador,
Fl. r. Noble of Stockton, and Senator
Martin of Placer.
There were five young gentlemen who
sought the coveted honOr-E. E. Wood OF
Stockton, Benjamin Baird of Lodi, Ar
thur Fisher of Grass Valley, Edwin f.
Foster of Stockton, and j. NJ. Walthall OF
Modesto.
The successful young gentleman was
Mr.. Wood of Stockton, who is but II
years of age. Mr.. Baird of Lodi passed
the second best examination, and he will
be alternate. The studies which cadets
for West Point are required to pass ex-
animation are arithmetic, spelling, read
ing, grammar, history, geography and
penmanship. They are required to pass
critical physical examination, the leas
! intirmiuy being barrier to success.
! \ second examination will be held in
/ San Francisco tomorrow by the Board
OF Army Commissioners, at which Mr..
| Wood and Mr.. Baird only will appear.
| Naturally, the former young gentleman,
! having passed the better examination in
this city, will have the advantage, but
should he fail, Mr.. Baird will secure the
appointment. The cadet must qualify
at Vest Point on the first of next June,
The plan for holding the second ex-
animation in the State is an innovation
! Two years ago, when the last examina-
ton was held, the successful candidate
and alternate had to go to West Point tC
! be examined, entailing a heavy and need.
| less expense.
Each congressional district is entitled
| to one representative at West Point, who
may be selected by the Congressman di-
rect, providing the appointee can pass q
satisfactory examination, or the CONGRESS-.
man may order competitive examina.
| ton to be held. The latter course has
usually been taken by our Representa-
! tives in Congress from the Second Dis
! trict.
4 young gentleman who is fortunate
| enough TO secure the honor of a cadetshiI
at West Point has every advantage fol
| securing not only an excellent military
education, but opportunities are afforded
for the best scientific and literary educa-
| ton to be obtained in the land. Every
social advantage is also within reach Of
the cadets, the youths being taught the
etiquette of balls and society in general.
In fact, an education secured at West
Point is more practical and comprehen-
sive than can be obtained in any college
Cadets are bound to serve a tour-years
course at West Point, during which time
they are allowed a stipulated sum to cover
their actual expenses. starting with 81;
per month. Under no circumstance OF
| from any source are they allowed more
than Uncle Sam remunerates them. After
serving their time at West Point the sol.
diers are then required to spend like
period in field service. They are then al
| liberty to continue in the army or t
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