Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-21

y. Harvey fauldS... 10 10 II
Peter Shcridan..... 10 10 )
Perfect.
This table needs no comment
There is Il surprising difference in the
value of these three questions, compar-
ing last years examination with this
examinations: and Notwithstanding the
average number of points for each ques-
tion last year and this year are nearly
alike, showing the basis of marking to
be the same. The value Of questions t.
, and 6 last year, 70 points. and the
value OF the same questions this year,
10 points.
Here it may be proper to state that
have urged the board again and again
to ask the attorney general for his opin-
ion in regard to the method of marking
the answers. But the majority declar-
ed that they knew as much about it as
he did.
append to this report an opinion of
one of the most eminent attorneys of
the state Hon. 5. p Woverton, on this
subject.
The board worked at examining the
papers only two hours day. and suf1i-
cient time was not taken to examine
them properly The secretary read the
answers and Immediately they were
marked. On several occasions the an
swers were wrong, but they were mark
ed perfect as shall show further on.
| objected to this method of procedure
Mr.. laval, however, directed the see
retary to 20 on reading the answers. at
one time remarking that if | wanted to
be heard | could 90 and get an order Of
court. l insist that this method of pro-
cccding is Illegal, that the answers of
the candidates have not been properly
examined, and that their relative stand
Ing has not been properly aSccrtaincd.
Mr.. Jones, one Of the members Of the
board was i'll on the 27th, 2sth and 2Qth
of August and did not attend the meet
ingS of the board. SO that all answers
passed on, during those DAYS, were by
three members Of the board. Not by
four members as required by the sta
tute. 1t is alleged that the secretary
took the papers to Mr. Jones' house in
the evening, and read the answers to
him. and in some of the markings he
did not concur. He was not present.
however, to hear any discussion that
might be had on the answers.
| now offer incontrovcrtiblc proof that
William H. Davies did not answer 80 per
centum of the questions, as required by
law at the same time assuming that the
arbitrary method Of marking the papers
is in accordance with the law.
Mr. Berry here quotes large num-
bor of the questions. giving Mr.. Davies
answers, which he SAYS are in most part
Incorrect. The Recoid cannot publish
these questions and answers. as it has
not the algebraic signs used.
Question ~ is as follows; "EXplain
the defects Of the present anthracite
mine law. Suggest amendments that
will have tendencies to reduce the num-
bgr of accidents
append to this report his answer in
full to this question. verbatim ct liter
atum.
You will notice.
First. That he considers the law
worthless and gives as his reason be-
cause there is nothing in the law to en-
force the law.
Second He suggests that another
law be passed to enforce the present law.
This reaches the climax. We have
here a man recommended for the i'm
portant Office Of inspector Of mines, de-
claring that there is nothing in the law
to enforce the law.
Ii Mr.. Davies has given an Incorrect
answer 10 any one of the five questions
| have reviewed, he fails to reach the 90
per ccutum required by the law. even
assuming that the arbitrary method of
marking the papers is in accordance
with the law.
Not one of the candidates answered
90 per centum Of the questions, and
am sure that as Il result of this cXamina-
tion Mr.. Davies's standing is far below
that Of other candidates.
protest against the appointment of
William II. Davies to the Office of in
Spcctor OF mines as result oi this OK
animation, and for obvious reasons, |
repeat my suggestions Of last year.
| namely: THAT the board of which |
am member be dissolved. That its
recommendation be set aside. That an
other board be appointed and another
examination held"
The total number of points allotted to
each question and the number of points
/ given to each answer of Mr.. Davies:
| Thirty-sevcn questions, i25 points. 800
| given to Mr. Davies. Ninety per cent
Of 425-3s2E. Mr.. Davies answers to
| questions H. II, II and SO have shown
to be absolutely wrong. and his answer
to question 10 is a decided confusion Of
| thought and should be marked wrong.
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