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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Boomers Independents will play ball
with the New Sharon team at the fair
grounds Sunday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Dorothy left Friday evening for an ex-
tended visit at Grand Ledge. Mich.
Over $4,000 G. E. fat irons put out
last season with no burn outs. Blu
chaann- Boughton Company always sell
the best.
The canvass for help for charity
work in the city will start Tuesday
morning. Meet the committees cheer
fully
Mrs. w. E. Wright. 512 East State
street, was taken to st. Thomas hospi-
tai today suffering from peritonitis. re-
sulting from premature childbirth. Mrs
Wright's condition is very critical.
DR.. F. j. Neiman, assistant state
veterinarian; DR.. c. l.. Wilmington. as
sistant practitioner. Office and veteri-
nary hospital, LOT and 100 East State
street. Office phone 4o4. residence
372.
Services at Elm Norwegian Luther
an church Sunday will be at the usual
hour both morning and evening. Mr..
Jacob Frohlin. of st. Olaf College
Northtield. Mimi. will preach at both
services.
Mrs. ]. r. Crabtree and daughter
Edith and Mrs. c. r. Birks, of Okla
homa City, who have been visiting for
two months with the formers sister,
Mrs. J. H. Crabtree, left Tor their
homo Friday evening.
Miss Bertha Campbell went to Day.
EXPORT Friday night to join Mrs j. A.
Walser and a party Of friends in a
camping trip. The party will camp at
Geneva Island, Mississippi pleasure
resort between Davenport and Musca-
tine.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Proctor, of the Sol
diers' home. reached home today from
Lake George, N. Y. where they have
been spending a thirty days furlough
with their daughter, Mrs. Henry Bar
Der. Mr.. Proctor had not seen his
daughter for twenty-five years.
The funeral of Luther Fitch. the SOL
diers' home veteran who died Friday,
was held at 4 o'clock this afternoon
from the assembly hall, in charge of
Chaplain Cole. Miss Ida M. Fitch, Of
Lafayette, I'LL, a daughter Of Mr.. Fitch,
reached the city Friday night to at
tend the funeral.
Mayor Q. l.. 1ngledue left at o'clock
this morning for western trip Of ten
days or two weeks, which he VIII de-
vote to pleasure and visiting among
old friends and acquaintances along
the coast. where he travelled for many
years while on the road for a whole
sale shoe house. The first stop Of the
mayor will be at Denver, and from
there he will go to Salt Lake, Sacra-
mento, and San Francisco. From 'Fris-
co Mayor Ingledue will take boat for
Seattle, and will visit there and at
Portland He will spend few days
at Bellingham, Wash. with George
Gage, formerly of this city, and will
also visit at Spokane, Wash, and
Missoula, Mont. It is not improbable
that the mayor will journey thru the
Yellowstone National Park while he is
in Montana.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Get your electric fans of Buchanan
Boughton Company. We have a large
assortment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mr. John H. Sundell. Of Mason City.
arrived in the city Friday evening, and
will remain for a short stay on busi
ness,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

The regular business and study
meeting Of the Methodist Home Mis-
sionary Society, was held at the church.,
Friday afternoon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Sneak thieves, evidently hungry, I'M
vaded the. premises OF John, Bristol
DR.. II. II. Nichols, and the latter's
father Benjamine Nichols, on Meth
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mrs. George Gould. Of the soldiers
home, went to Sioux City today for q
months visit with son.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Office rooms for rent in Masonic
Temple. Inquire w. I. Soules. Wood
bury building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

The canvass for help for charity
work in the city will start Tuesday
morning. Meet the committees cheer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

We have just received 1000 pounds
OF Irvine and can fill all orders now.
Irvine S1k cents Giants place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Another large shipment Of general
electric fiat irons, just the iron for this
hot weather. Get one on trial. Bu-
chanan- Boughton Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

DR.. A. r. Lynn, physician and sur
geon. Office 1872 West Main. phone
S88.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mr.. E. w. Lundy. Of Union. was IN
the city yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

The canvass for help for charity
work in the city will start Tuesday
morning. Meet the committees cheer
fully.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll b. Johnston will
arrive from Cedar Rapids Sunday
morning for a few days visit with
Marsha1ltown relatives and friends.
They Will leave soon for San Francisco.
probably to reside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

| Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Schechter went
to Iowa Falls this morning for few
days visit with DR.. j. H. Stops and
| family
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Dr.. Wood, eye. ear, nose, throat.
Glasses fitted. Opposite Pilgrim Hotel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Conner, Of the
soldiers home. went to Mason City
this morning for fortnights visit with
their daughter, Mrs. ]. e. TWoney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mrs. NJ. J. Boughton and daughter
Dorothy left Friday evening for an ex-
tended visit at Grand Ledge. Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

John w. Wells arrived home Friday
hight from Spirit Lake, where he has
b in attendance at the annual en-
cal. mt Of Iowa knights Templar.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mr. and Mrs. H. Kendall, 9OS1s
Mitchell street, are parents of an eight
and one-half pound son, born Friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Services at Elm Norwegian Luther
an church Sunday will be at the usual
hour both morning and evening Mr..
Jacob Frohlin. of ST. Olaf College,
Mortified, Mimi. will preach at both
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

DR.. F. j. Neiman, assistant state
veterinarian; Dr. c. L. Wilmington. as
sistant practitioner. Office and veteri-
nary hospital, LOT and 100 East State
street. Office phone 4O4. residence
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Eastman kodak. at N.weoa.a
Miller, the jeweler. 1os EAST Main.
Brown, photographer. 10 West Main

DR.. L1erlo, eye. ear. nose and throat.
fremont block. Glasses lifted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
The City In Brief
Chamberlain. optometrist.
futile, jeweler. 10 East Main.

George j. Allen, optical specialist
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
DR. Burk.rs, osssopatn. IA w. Main.
Low real estate loans. William Battin.
DR.. Bul,ard. osteopath. 10 West Main.

Elk chocolates the the best Hoag
Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. D. IS. Valentine, of I'm
ion. changed cars here this morning
for Lincoln, Neb. where they will visit
for three weeks with the formers
brother, Mr.. j. II. Valentine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Suit Is been filed for the August
term OF court by George T. Hager
against Ell Kenagg, his unknown wife
or widow, and others, to quiet title to
certain real estate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Over $4,000 G. 3. fiat irons put out
last season with no burn outs. Blu
chaann- Boughton Company always sell
the best,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

II you are interested in a bargain in
J. city property, centrally located, examine
mine. Lot 90x1S0. home with modern
conveniences and hot water heat. Good
barn, shed, fruit trees, shrubbery and
large shade trees e. r. Lay
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mrs. j. r. Crabtree and daughter
Edith and Mrs. c. r. Birks, of Okla
homa City, who have been visiting for
two months with the formers sister,
Mrs. J. H. Crabtree, left for their
hone E~,ido1, o1,apjpo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mrs. w. E. Wright. P12 East State
street, was taken to st. Thomas hospi-
tai today suffering from peritonitis. re-
sultng from premature childbirth. Mrs
Wright's condition is very critical.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

- The ladies Of the United Brethren
Missionary Society. gave a shower for
the infant of Mrs. Shockley, at the
latters home, so. West Nevada street,
Friday afternoon. 1t was q miscel-
laneous shower. and many pretty gifts
were presented. The ladies also took
light refreshments, and the afternoon
was spent on the lawn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mrs. B. Fitzgerald, Of Union, who
has been in attendance upon her son
Roy. sick in Cedar Rapids hospital
since the first of the month, was in
town this morning on her way home, in
response to a telephone message an
nouncing the illness OF her husband.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

The canvass for help for charity
work in the city Will start Tuesday
morning. Meet the committees cheer
fully.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Miss Bertha Campbell went to Dav-
EXPORT Friday night to Join Mrs. j. A
Walser and a party Of friends in a
camping trip The party will camp at
Geneva Island, q Mississippi pleasure
resort between Davenport and Musca-
tine
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

The funeral Of J. P. Kirk was large
ly attended by relatives and friends
from the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Packer. 407 North First street,
Friday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. N NJ.
Hodgin was in charge. Many pretty
flowers were sent by friends and MEM
bers OF the family. The tributes also
included pieces from the Masonic fra
ternity, the EIks, and the Woodmen.
The pail bearers were Mr.. Kinks four
sons. Give. Carroll, George, and
Archie Kirk. and two nephsws. Clar-
ence and Ralph Kirk, sons OF willis
Kirk, Of Clemens. Interment was in
the Marietta cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Full value means satisfaction or 1t
isn't value. You may be satisfied that
your bread baking is the best, but you
can't be con tented that it Is until you
try Ceresota flour and know the differ
ence. There Is as big a distin elton In
the results as there is little difference
in the price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mrs. Minnie Allen was hostess at an
informal affair Friday evening. enter
tanning eight Of her neighborhood
friends at five hundred. A delicious
lunch was served, following cards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mrs. George Baustin. a pioneer Of
Poweshiek county, residing near NAL
com, arrived in the city this m orning
to make her future home, with her
daughter, Mrs. Andrew Appleby, sos
North Second street She vas accom-
panied by, her son, George Baustin and
wife, who spent the day here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Deputy Sheriff Carl Bratt, accom-
panied by his father, A. P. Bratt. DR..
F. S. Hynds and Assistant Postmaster
NJ. s. Mcfarland, made an auto trip to
Waterloo Friday. taking in the Ring
ling circus and other attractions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Mr. and MIS-. J. G. Mcconnell, OF Los
Angeles, Cal. who have been visiting
here q couple Of weeks with the lat
tiers brother. MT. John D. Vail. and sis
ter, Mrs. T. II. Harris. left this morn
ing for visit with other relatives at
Moline, Joliet and Chicago, ILL, after
which they will leave about Aug. s. for
their western home. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Connell formerly Lived for many years
near Cherokee, this state, where they
still own q large farm
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Otis skie. aged IL. son of Thomas
Skie, I'll Noble street, jumped from a
homemade merry-go-'round Friday af-
ternoon and alighted on a piece Of
glass which penetrated the lads left
foot and cut terrible cash On the out
er edge. The wound was deep and two
inches long. Prompt surgical atten-
ton was given, and no serious results
are ANTICIPATED.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Another detachment Of regular army
volunteers belonging to the Twenty
eighth regim ent, infantry, stationed at
Jefferson barracks, Mo-, passed thru
the city this morning, accompanied by
q special tourists car on the Iowa
Central, In charge Of Sergeant Don
nelly, destined for Fort Smelling, st.
Paul, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

southwest of the city, arrived this
morning to take treatment for an af-
lection Of the throat, which trouble has
almost destroyed his voice. Mr.. Rash
is also an invalid as a result Of tuber-
culosis Of the bone, his right leg being
withered and useless. He was accom-
panied by his wife.
Le
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Conlan and son
Leslie, of Chicago, who have been rusti-
eating for a couple of weeks at the
home Of Mr.. Conlan's cousin, Aaron
Coulter. In eastern Liscomb township.
came to the city this morning and de-
parted for their home. This was the
first time Mr.. and Mrs. Conlan. whose
lives have been spent in New York City
and Chicago, had ever been west or
really made a country visit, and the
broad and productive fields Of Iowa
were a revelation to. them.
G->e~-
French Metal Polish makes metal
laugh. Try 1t on your silver, brass.
aluminium, tea kettle, faucets, bath
room fixtures or auto and see II It
doesn't. Make your home more attrac-
tive. your life brighter. by polishing
your metals with French Metal Polish.
Polishes the polish Of any other polish.
A small can Of 1t does big lot Of pol
ishing. At drst-class grocers, drug
gists. garages, hardwares, furniture and
department stores. Half pints, 25 cents;
pints, 40 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-23
NEGRO CHURCH TRUSTEES
WOULD GUST NEW PASTOR
Legality of His Election Is Disputed
His Wage Is $13 a
Week.

Rev. James L. Garfield. acting, pastor
of Mount Zion Baptist Church. at 18th
and C streets northeast, has been cited
by Justice Wright to show cause next
Wednesday why he should not be re-
strained from performing his pastoral
duties.
Lloyd Graham. Andrew Tate, Frank
Larkins and Philip Elwood, members OF
the church. are also directed to show
cause why they should not be enJoined
from disturbing the church meetings.
The citation is issued at the request
of George Washington and the other
trustees Of the church, who claim that
the pastor and the other defendants are
spreading discord among the congrega-
ton.
1t Is alleged that during period when
the church was without pastor the
officers of the church decided to have a
revival to arouse interest in the church.
Garfield was employed to preach and con-
duct services, and his reward for work
and labor done" was S13 every week
Garfield, it is alleged, was selected as
pastor at a meeting which was not at
tended by the requisite number OF MEM
bers of the congregation. The election is
claimed to be Illegal and the trustees
would enjoin the further exercise OF pas
toral functions by the Rev. Mr.. Garfield.
Attorney Thomas l.. Jones represents
the compliments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-23
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS.-Nearby fresh Virginia. 10;
west Virginia and southwest Virginia.
Is; Tennessee, Is.
BUTTER-Creamery. fancy, 3Oa30s;
western firsts, 29a29h seconds. 261aa29k
process, fancy, 2oa26
CHEEsE-New York state factory.
new, large, 16a16R.
POULTRY-Chickens. spring, per h.,
1sa2O; hens. per h., 16a161s; ROSTERS. h.,
IL; turkeys, h., 17alS: DUCKS, per 3D., la
IL; geese. per h.. SalO.
DRESSED POULTRY.-Hens, choice
per h.. IS; ROSTERS. per h.. -; springers
2Oao1: ducks, per h.. 12a14; geese, per h.,
8a1O.
VEGETABLES.-Potat new, No. l.
per bbl., GOAL 80; No. ,, Dbl, 10; cucum-
bers per basket scars: onions, per box.
rs; cabbage, per Dbl. 2oa4O: egg
plant, per crate. 1.2oa1.oO; squash. per
5Oal GO; lettuce, per basket, 5Oa1.OO; to-
matoes, Coan river, per crate, 25a5O;
home grown, per box. 90; celery.
per crate, 3.OOa6.OO; radishes. per 100,
l.OOa2OO; peppers. per basket. 4Oaeo;
100 punches, 1.5Oa2OO; green peas, per
basket. LOCAL %; per bbl.. 2.OOa3O0; green
corn, per doz.. 1Oa2O.
GREEN FRUITS-Apples, per Dbl, Loo
AZ. 20: oranges, California, per box, 3. jOa
425: lemons per box, 4.OOa6.OO; grape
fruit, per crate, 3OOa5.O0; pineapples. per
crate, 1.Ooa225: blackberries, per qt., IA
10; cantaloupes, per crate, 1.OOa2. 10
plums, per crate, 2oaSJ; peaches, per
crate, 7oa1.75; watermelons, each, 25a35
North Carolina grapes, 1.15a2.OO.
HAY AND STRAW.-Hay, western, NO
/ ~ ao2.OO; No. =, 2O.5Oa2100; mixed
Iy.OOa2l. 90: straw. rye, bundle, 11.5Oa12. 70;
straw. rye, machine thrash, SOOaS. 30
straw. wheat, per ton, 900: straw. oat,
per ton, 6.5Oa7OO.
LIVE sTOCK.-Hogs, per- cwt.. gross.
9.OOa95O, sheep, per h., 3haa4; lambs.
spring, per h., 6a6k; calves, choice. per
h., 8; medium, per lb.. Z.
WOOL AND HIDES.-Wool, washed
free of burs, per h.. u; wool, unwashed
ner h.. %; hides, green, per h., 3; hides,
drv. per IT,, 12a14, sheepskins, green
each, 1.2o; calfskins. green. each. 1.25a
LAO.
GRAIN-Wheat, new. per bu., S0a9S
corn, shelled, per bu., 13a7S; new ear,
No. 2, per bu.. 45a6O: oats, mixed per
bu.. 43a4S: bran. per ton. :4.O0: middling
per ton. 26OO.
SEEDS.-Red clover, per bu., 700aS!OO;
alsike, clover, per bu., SO0a9.00: white
clover, per bu., 12.5Oa13.5U; timothy, per
bu, o75a3.O0; blue grass. per bu., 2.55a
800: orchard grass, per bu., 175a2.UO;
redtop grass. per h.. 9al2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-23
NEW YORK BANKS.

NEW YORK, July 23-The statement of
tearing houses for the week shows that
he banks hold s4O,313, 425 more than the
equirements Of the p per cent reserve
ule. This is an increase of $13.17OII0 in
he proportionate cash reserve as COM
Jared with last week.
The statement follows:
Loans 81 ,1S2, 4J9. 800: decrease, So, Ola. coo.
Deposits. $1,1s5Oo5, 100; increase, 1854
O.
circulation, s4s.Js6, 800; increase. $685.
10.
Legal tenders. :7O,517 600; increase, ST.
1880
Specie, s26sO47, 700: increase. sl3. 428. 600
Reserve, 1854, 700; increase. $15,144.-
10.
Reserve required. $3.50, 251 20; increase,
1913. 12j.
Surplus, $40, 3l3, 425: increase, s13. 10, 775
Elk United States deposits, $40. Us, $50;
Increase. S13. leo, 16J.
The percentage of actual reserve of
he clearing house banks today was $3.50.
The statement of banks and trust COM
Anies of Greater New York not report
ng to the clearing house shows: Loans,
4. 49,, 600. decrease S7.i34, 200; specie,
az3. $4,000. decrease O6. TOO: legal ten
ers. $2i .9s7 go. decrease $123, 200; total
eposits, 81. 232o, sO4. lOO decrease $s.401,-
%.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-23
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, July 2a-The cotton mar
let opened steady at unchanged prices
~ an advance of Z points, the new crop
positions being relatively firm on cover
ng Of shorts and bull support inspired by
better cables than due, talk of a better
lemand for cotton goods. and the con-
iinued bullishness OF crop accounts from
me eastern belt. There seemed to be
tome scattering liquidation of old crop
POSITIONS which sold OF to a net loss OF
Ioout 4a1S points during the early session,
'ut the new crop was evidently attracting
good demand on slight setbacks, anu
ield some TO points net higher
The cotton market closed easy on near
md firm on late months, with prices
&c ii lower to 13 higher.
Estimated receipts of cotton at the
'orts today, 1000 bales. against 1861
ust week. and 1884 last year. For the
veek. $4,000 bales, against 56,441 last
seek. and 1S,401 last year. Today's
eceipts at New Orleans, 1,464 bales,
sainst 1855 last year, and at Hous-
un, 1876 bales, against 239 last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-23
Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, July 23.-Cattle-Receipts es-
timated at COO; market steady. Beeves
50OaS 40: Texas steers, 3.60a5. 20; western
steers, 5OOa6. SO; stockers and feeders
415a64O: cows and heifers, 265a6. Is
calves, 6.7JaS.75.
Hogs-Receipts estimated at 5000; mar
ket steady Light, S.70a9. 10; mixed S3Oa
S95: heavy, S.O5aS.S0: rough, SOFAS %
good to choice heavy. S.25aS.s0; pigs, s. 75a
10. bulk of sales, 8 45aS.7J.
Sheep-Receipts. estimated at 1000
market steady. Native, 2.eOa4.25: western
25Oa42J; yearlings, 4.10a5.J0: lambs
native 4.J0a7. 10; western, 4.Jea7.JO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-23
NO BAN AGAINST WOMEN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
ENTERS A DENIAL,
Examinations Open to Men Only Be-
cause Supply is Less
Than Demand.

Gen. John C.. Black, chairman Of the
civil service commission, this afternoon
denied that the commission had issued a
decree" for the dismissal of girl
stenographers in the government service
and in carrying it out had ordered that
women be barred from the examina tons
TO be held Tuesday in all parts Of the
country for these positions. He declared
that the reports are not only misleading,
but are grossly in error and consequently
call for denial on the part of the COM
mission.
The demand for girl stenographers is
not SO great as the supply. while not
enough men apply.
Commission Lacks Power.
mo decree has been issued by this
commission for the dismissal of girl ste
nographers," the chairman said, land it
has no power or authority to issue any
such Decree nor has the commission de-
clared that the girl stenographers are
less amenable to discipline than men,
are less easily shifted about to places
where their services are needed, and are
less adapted to other kinds of work; nor
has the commission made any statement
that would give any color TO any such
assertions.
For many years the stenographer and
typewriter examination has been held
semi-annually, in the spring and fall,
open to men and women alike.
Plenty of Girls Available.
These semi-annual examinations have
resulted In obtaining an ample number Of
qualified female applicants. but the num-
Der of men who pass and are willing to
accept the usual entrance salary of $500
year in the departmental service in
Washington is so small that it has been
found necessary, in order to meet the
needs of the various departments, to hold
examinations Oftener than twice a year
Therefore an examination was held in
June, and another will be held July g.
open to male applicants. AS the commits
sion is able to meet all the demands of
the departments for female stenographers
from existing registers of eligibles' who
have been obtained from the semi-annual
examinations, it was unnecessary to adj
init women to the examinations last
month and this month. Women will be
admitted to the September and October
examinations, as usual"