The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-07-08
VIII TAKE A MONTH
TO COMPLETE CENSUS

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with headquarters at McAlester.
9th District Frank l.. sanford. with
headquarters al Chicl,asht. r1
II IS expected thai these gentlemen
will be able to leave for. their fespecf
tive posts by the middle Of the week
az the latest and Immediately thereaf.
ter she matter OF the appointment OF
enumerators VIII be given considera-
ton. II will be impossible in the short
time available for the necessary pre-
paralions hr taking the cpusus to ac-
knowledge The many hundreds OF an.
plications which have been or will o.
received. but due and careful consid-
Grafton will be given them with the
end in view of selecting able-bodied
competent. and trustworthy persons to
assist IN the work of enumeration.
Divided Into Townships and Wards
The counties and other divisions
comprising these five census districts
bcNe been divided. for enumeration
purposes. into about 1900 districts
The enumeration district. as far as
practicable consists OF a municipal
township or ward of a city. and one or
more enunerators are TO be appointed
In each OF these districts and the per.
sons 80 appointed must be. as far az
possible residents OF the enumeration
districts they are 20 canvass
There are to be no county super
visors. but nroviaion has been made
for supervising the work Of the enum- !
orators II zach of the five census
districts ihroughthe assignment Of |
snch number OF trained census en-
pIoyeee from Washington az win en-
able The district chief to keep in touch |
With the enumeration as the work in
his district progresses.
Enumefators are 20 be appointed by
the director of the census upon the
recommendation Of the supervisor in
charge.
When to Apply for Appointment
Application for appointment as an
enumerator should be addressed to Mr.
William c. Hunt. supervisor in charge.
in care of the chief OF division for
the general census district in which
the applicant resides The applica-
tion must be IN the handwriting of the
applicant. and should state briefly his
business experience. education. pres
s5nt occupation. previous census ex-
perience. or any other qualifications
which specially fit him for thu posi-
tion sought The application should
be accompanied by references rs TO
the general standing and trustworthi-
ness Of the applicant. his knowledge
Of the district Of which he is a resi-
dent and his ability to do the work
correctly and rapidly.
Rate Of Compensation.
The rate OF compensation to be paid
enumerators Is 70 be fixed by the sup
ervisor in charge, and varies from
three TO five dollars for each day Of
ten hours fieldwork. according 10 the
difficulties OF the work or other con.
dltiOns attending the enumeration. In
general, It may be said that three dol
lars will be paid IN cities and incor-
porated towns four dollars in town
ships, aud FIVE dollars in districts
where the nature OF the region to be
and the sparseness of set
Element make the highest rate necos.
sary. II is intended that these rates
shall be in full compensation fty all
services rendered and no allowances
for mileage or travelling expenses viii
be made
Duties Of Enumerator.
n win De the duty OF the enumera-
tor when he has duly qualified under
his appointment. 90 visit every house
and dwelling place of whatever des-
criptiOn. and tD ascertain the facts re-
quired concerning each and every per
son who had his or her residence or
usual place OF abode there on the first
day OF July. 1907 The information to
be obtained concerning each person
enumerated covers residence name
Relationship 10 head OF family. color
sex, and age only, and these rentre
ments are so simple and so easily as
certained that there Is no reason for
delay Ia the completion Of the enum-
Grafton in any district.
Must Take Oath Of Office.
Under their oath OF Office the enum-
orators are sworn 90 the faithful per
Torrance Of their duties and penalties.
varying in seyerity gccording To the
nature 9f the offense are prescribed
IN the general census act for viola
tlon Of ileir oath and instructions IN I
any particular
lnterpreters Not Permitted.
The employment of Interpreters viii |
not be allowed ANA care viii be taken |
IN the appointment Of enumerators In |
diairicts where English rs not the only /
languaee spoken, 10 select persons !
wlm fll fhe requirements of the |
work ia this respect
viii Push Work With Viaor.
The census viii be taken as of july |
J, 1907, and viii l0e commenced In the !
several enumeration districts as soon
as the enumerators can be selected
and appointed The actual work OF on
nmeration viii be prosecuted with Wig
oi and brought 20 close in the short.
esl practicable time. II, in the course