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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25

The statute requires that the ex-
f.minations be practical in character;
it is fundamental that the examina-
tions must be practical if the compet-
tive examination system is to sur
VlNe, and for thirty years the Commits
on has been earnestly engaged in
making it's examinations practical in
character.
There are positions, of course, for
which tests in the actual kind of
work to be done may be given with
best results. In such cases there
can be no question as to what con-
stitutes a practical examination. For
example, there is little room for diff
ference of opinion as to what consti-
tutes a practical examination for
steographer and typewriter. But for
some positions the requirements are
not definite, but rather so general
and diversified as to be more accu-
rately represented by a certain de-
gree of general intelligence. 1t
would not be a fair test of relative
capacity and fitness, for example, to
include in the examination for post
Office clerk test in the actual dis
tribution of mail or in the actual
duties of a money order or registry
clerk. Bat it would be practical
examination to give tests that will
determine which of the applicants
Rave the proper degree of mental
training and development to enable
them to adapt themselves to the
duties after appointment. What is
wanted is a man who can learn the
business-one who can learn it more
quickly than some others, and who
when he learns the work, will per-
form it well.
One other point: in preparing ex-
aminations the Commission has in
mind not only making them practical,
but also. that they must be competi-
tive and therefore of such character
that a person in the service will have
no advantage in the examination over
competitors not so employed.
1t has been the aim of the Commis-
sion to make these tests of general in
telligence such that man who has
had actual business experience will
be better able to pass them than one
who has had no such experience but
who is fresh from school. Thus. the
questions in arithmetic are framed
with the idea of ascertaining the COM
pet'tor's ability to reason rather than
his memory of the rules of arithmetic.
SO far as the scholastic knowledge
necessary to pass the examination
given August Is is concerned, it does
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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
STRONG IS FIGHT
AGAINST SULzER
Impeachment Proceedings Now in Full
Blast Before New York Senate
Sulzer Lawyers Fighting Hard.

Albany, N. Y, Sept. 23-After a day
spent in listening to lengthy argu-
ments, the high court for the trial OF
the impeachment of Governor William
Sulzer adjourned tonight without hav-
ing decided whether the impeached ex-
ecutive will have to answer charges
involving the misuse of the funds con-
tributed for his campaign last fall. 1t
is expected that the court will reach
decision early tomorrow.
IN event of the denial of the motion
to strike out the three articles deal
ing with the campaign contributions
the guns of the impeached executives
legal battery will have been spiked.
as far as the preliminaries are con-
ce1ned, and the actual trial will begin.
That counsel for the assembly man
ayers are confident the court will not
dismiss the three articles is evidenced
by the fact that they announced that
Jacob II. Schiff and others who con-
tributed to the Sulzer election fund
would be on hand tomorrow to testify,
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
City School Year Began Monday
Morning With Large Attendance
Another Grade And Manual Training Department Have
Been Added Since Last Sesson--Prospects Bright For
Active Year-Several New Teachers Are Added To
Prof. Gales Staff

The autumn term of the Henderson
vile Graded school began Monday
morning and the new academy build
ing was again the scene of much activ-
lty. Hundreds of the city's youth,
rosy checked boys and girls we're ther9
greeting each other after delightful
vacation and in some cases an extend
&c separation. Prof. Gale and his staff
OF assistant teachers were on hand
early to welcome back the pupils to
tne1r studies. The morning was spent
IN assigning the pupils to their re-
SpectiVe classes, arranging the seating
and in other ways getting ready for
the business of the term. A very large
percentage of those who attended the
graded school last year returned this
session and many of those who had
completed the course of last year will
avail themselves of the eleventh grade
work which has been added to the
school. A manual training depart
hent has also been added to the curri-
culum which will be feature that
VIII be taken advantage Of by many Of
the pupils. The attendance at the
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
Formal Notice Served On Civil
Service Com. By NIL. Shipman
Prest Mchenny Answers Criticism and Invites Suggestions
Designed to Improve Examinatons--HendersonvileM Man
Gets Hearing and Declares He Will Follow Matter
Until Hope Of Fair Play Vanshes

In a recent issue of this paper there
appeared an editorial taking the Civil
Service Commission to task, on ac-
count of the character Of the examina-
ton given on August Is, and intended
tc apply to those seeking employment
under the Commissioner of Internal
revenue, along with those desiring po-
sitions in various branches of the pub
lice service. The substance was put in
form of letter and mailed to Col. w.
H. Osborne, Commissioner of Internal
Revenue who, after debating a re-
sponse to the same, forwarded the
letter itself to President McIlhenny, of
the Civil Service Commission.
Des;rous of according to Mr.. Nell
benny the courtesy of having his side
of the controversy presented the Dem
ocrat is privileged to publish his ex-
PLANTATION touching the character of the
examination in question and Mr.. Ship
mans reply. Although personal, in a
sense, this correspondence relates to
subjects of a purely public character
and we consider it no breach of pro-
priety to acquaint readers of thi spa
per with the whole story, a sit ap-
pears below:
President McIIhenny's Letter.
u. S. Civil Service Commission,
Washington, d. c., Sep. IL, 1913.
Hon. M L. Shipman, Raleigh, N. G.
My dear Sir:
Col. w. H. Osborn, Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, sent me your letter
to him of August q on the subject of
The character of the examination given
on August 16 for the Internal Revenue
Service and other branches of the Gov
eminent service, and requested that l
write you about it.
l feel sure that your conclusion that
the test is too difficult and that it is
Lot practical must be based upon a
9isapprehensfoms9r lack of full knowl-
edge of the questions given; and l am
in position to know that you are mis-
taken in assigning any other motive to
the Commission than the good of the
service for the change that it made in
1910 in the character of the examina
ton given for positions in the Internal
Revenue Service. The change was
proposed by the Commission, and
happen to know that it was proposed
without any idea whatever that it
would help or hinder anybody on ac-
count of their political Affiliations.
Moreover, do not see how the in
creased difficulty of the examination
could be detrimental to the interests
of any democrats who may desire to
enter the service through this exami-
nation.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
MILLIONS HONOR
THE DEAD MAYOR
Late Mayor of New York is Laid to
Rest Beneath the Dew Fall of a
City's Tears-Impressive Funeral.

New York. Sept. 22.-Historic Green
wood cemetery, the resting place in
Brooklyn of many famous dead, receiv-
ed the body of New York's late mayor,
William J. Gaynor, at midafternoon to-
day, after funeral services in his hon.
or that were without parallel in the
history Of the city. In the presence of
the family, the honorary pallbearers.
including William Howard Taft, and
city officials; among them Mayor Kline,
the flag-draped coffin was committed
to the grave in the Gaynor family plot.
The brief Episcopalian service was
lead by the Rev. Frank w. Page,
former pastor of st. Jonn's, the church
where the mayor worshipPed.
Million Saw Funeral.
A million people, it is estimated
first from the city hall, where thou
sands had witnessed the body lying in
state Sunday, to Trinity church, where
Bishop Greer conducted the solemn
service; then back past the oity hall,
across Brooklyn bridge, through
Brooklyn streets past the late mayors
Eighth avenue home and on to the
cemetery.
Upon the bridge, hung in black,
traffic did not move. City employees
stood six feet apart, heads uncovered,
as the police-escorted catafalque pro-
ceeded into the mayors home borough.
Below, the river noises were still. Not
craft blew it's whistle, not a gong
was sounded The funeral train
across the bridge and for a distance
in Brooklyn paralleled a favorite
route fthe mayor, who in all kinds
of weather was accustomed to walk to
and from the city hall.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25

vile will be proud of, goes without
saying for the specifications as drawn
warrant this assertion and there is
reason to believe that there will be
no delay in erecting the building when
it is once begun. Postmaster Brown
low Jackson said to the Democrat to-
Cay that he was greatly pleased by
the information from Washington that
the department was to begin action on
the local postoffice. If these was
ever city in need of an up to date
post Office, it is Hendersonville and the
public here, visiting and residential,
has been long suffering while the local
pcstoffice officials have "been up
against" to the limit. Mr.. Jackson is
of the belief that the new building
will be ready for occupancy by the be-
ginning of next season if no unfore.
seen delays occur.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
MIR. Shipman to Preside.

The Hon. M. L. Shipman, State
Commissioner of Labor and Printing,
has been invited by the Western North
Carolina Fair association to preside
over the morning exercises of Brother
hood Day, when Secretary of State
william Jennings Bryan will deliver
one of his popular addresses.
Mr.. Bryan is scheduled to speak
during the morning of October 3, ana
IN yicw OF tke fact that tsic g to be
one of the biggest days in the history
of the fraternalism of Western North
Carolina, it is likely that Secretary
Fryan will deliver one OF his ad-
dresses along brotherhood lines.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
Gordon Darlington to Wed.
(Spartanburg Journal.

The approaching marriage of Miss
Amy Elizabeth Edwards and Gordon
Fleming Darlington is an event of
statewide interest. The engagement
was announced by the parents of the
tride-to-be, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Ed
wards, of Hendersonville, several days
ago The wedding will take place in
October.
Mr., Darlington is originally Spar
tanburg boy. He was reared here and
attended the graded schools and later
Clemson college. For time he was
employed ON the Spartanburg Journal
taft. He is a son of the late John
Conway Darlington, prominent
newspaper man, and Mrs. Annie Gar
lington, of Laurens.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
.HUERTA MAKES
Announcement
Mexican President Declares He WIN
Use Army to Enforce Fairness at
Polls Plays no Fayorite.

Mexico City, Sept. z21.-"Not only
would it be an anomaly that the gov
eminent should have a candidate, but
it can be further said that the govern
ment has no prediction for, nor will
it aid any candidate.
In these words, Provisional Presi-
dent Huerta today replied to the quer<
ton as to whether he favored can
didate in the coming presidential cleo
tions. The interrogations which has
been freely indulged that General HUI
er ia intended to throw his support to
this or that man for the presidency to
succeed himself.
President Huetro received the news
papermen at Popotla, suburb where
he is erecting res dence, and where,
for the greater part of the time, he
resides He explained the attitude
which the administration will main
tain, especially in the present circum-
stances, ''as one of absolute impartial
ity." and added that it would only take
precaution to prevent any disturbance
of public peace and order and would
suppress any effort in that direction.
Use Army, If Necessary.
The president said he would use the
y
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
OLD ST. JAMES
CELEBRATION
AuspiciOus Occasion Duly Celebrated
at Historic Place of Worship Visit
ing Prelates Assist In Services.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
September 18th to 18th, the convoca-
tions of Waynesville and Morganton
united and met with the parishioners
of st. James church to celebrate the
semi-centennial of the conservation of
the church building. The opening
service Wednesday evening was de-
voted to Sunday school work. The
Rev. w. s. Cain and Mr.. Thomas, both
of Asheville being the speakers.
Thursday began with the Holy Eucha-
rist at 1880 followed by morning
prayer at 9 80 and business session of
the two convocations at 10:3O. Some
important business was transacted.
Among the most important being the
appointment of committee to investi-
gate ways and means of making the
Missionary District of Asheville do
cese. The Rev. Wyatt Brown of Ashe-
vile, was appointed chairman of this
committee. Another committee of
which Rev. r. N. Wilcox was made
chairman was appointed to investi-
gate the matter of increasing the num-
Ter of lay workers, especially in the
mission field, and making their work
more efficient A correspondent for
the church papers was established, and
Rev W. c.. Cain appointed, his ex-
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25

opening of school was most gratifying
and there is every indication that the
youth of HendersonVille will enjoy one
of the fost profitable school years of
their young lives. Several Of the
teachers who were appointed on the
staff have not yet arrived but are ex-
Lected shortly and the teachers corps
is this year one of the strongest that
the. school has ever enjoyed.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
CURRENCY. BILL
W|LLPASS SOON
Strong Pressure Will be Brought to
Bear on Congress to Rush Admins
tratiOn Measure.

Washington, Sept 21.-The strongest
test of President Wilson's control over
rarty policies and over legislative
performances of congress is about to
occur. He has seen the triumph in the
house of his currency reform demands
and the practical completion of the
tariff revision bill so far as admins
tration ideas are connected with it.
The question now paramount in con-
gressional circles bears directly upon
the presidents potential control of the
currency reform situation In the SEN
ate. Except for those Immediately
connected with the handling of the
currency bill, the general query is:
Will the president be able oinduce the
senate to act on the Glass-Owen bill
without delay in the senate and that
teration of its provisions?
No doubt remains of the determined
purpose of the president to urge con-
gress, by every legitimate means at his
command, to complete currency legis-
lation within the next few weeks, and
to give the country new banking sys-
tenn and a revised form of paper cur
rency before December.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-09-25
No Recess fer House.


Evidences of his concern in the mat
ter have come in a series of events in
which his influence has determined
the action of congressional Leaders.
After conference with Mr.. Wilson
more than week ago members of the
Senate Democratic steering commit
tee" announced that consideration of
currency reform would be pushed
without delay. nthe senate and that
there would be no senate recess.
A growing demand in the house, for
a months recess to begin this week,
eliminated few days ago, when Rep
lesentative A. Mitchell Palmer, one of
the Democratic house leaders, after a
conference with President Wilson, an
nounced tina tthe house would not re-
cess for more than three days at a
time, but would remain close at hand
where it's influence could be exerted
on the senate, if desirable to speed up
that today's work on the currency bill.
With the aid of Secretary McAdoo,
who helped in the original preparation
fthe currency bill, it is understood
the president will attempt to satisfy
many of the criticisms that come from
Democrats and will endeavor to bring
Democratic forces into united support
of the plan embodied in the bill that
has passed the house.
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The Forrest City times., 1913-10-31
ACT QUICKLY
Delay Has Been Dangerous in Forrest
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The Forrest City times., 1913-10-31
WIDENER TIMES.

The few recent warm, sunshine days have been rushing the cotton from the fields again, and the gins have re- sumed their regular runs, after having been practically closed down for the past week. Cotton and seed continue to bring good prices, with some pros poets of still better prices.
 Widener has had three different depot agents in the past week After MT. J. (. McCabe, who had been here for quiie long time, gave up the po- sition one week ago, he was relieved by w. C. Powell, of Sunset, Texas, but only held his job one week, when he was relieved by the Company on ac- count of being intoxicated while on duty. A young man by the name of Knott will take MT Powell's place, and We hope he will prove to be all right.
 We wish to congratulate the Rock Island Company for being so striot on this line, especially when we realize the number of human lives the sta tion agents hold in their hands daily. In fact, no one is entitled to any kind of a position who tampers with this soul and body destroying stun. And again, no one need expect to sue ceed ill anyway whatsoever ill this life, or in the life to come, who tampers with it in any shape or form.
 Dr. F. Darnell, from Aubra, Ark has located in Widener to practice medicine and surgery, making four physicians in our little city. We give the Dr. a hearty welcome in our midst, as there is always room for one more. And although young man the Dr. comes to US well recommended and no doubt will finally get a reasonable share of the practice
 MT. Tom Tarver has resigned his position with the firm of C. C. Fogg $ Co.,, and is now a Knight of the Grip.
 If the writer could prevail on the Railroad Company to transfer all of Dr, Pelton's fishing tackle from For rest City to Widener and return at reasonable frice, we would be glad to have him come over and spend a few days fishing with us.
 oct. 3l, 1913.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-31
HUGHES TIMES

Health is fairly good. Little Miss Jewel Spruill is having few chills, but hope to see her we'll again soon.
 We are having some dreadful wealth CT for the time of year.
 Business is little dull on account of so much bad weather. All kinds of work has almost stopped.
 Several are trying their luck hunt ing nowadays
 Messrs. Max Rutsky and Thomas Cochran made business trip to For rest City last week.
 Mir. J. P. Hughes returned home Monday after several days away on business.
 MT. F. Sprull made business trip to Marianna Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Spruill, and MT and Mrs. Young, spent Sunday very pleas antly at the hospitable home of MT. and Mrs. ]. D. Stoddard. Jim is be- ginning to look blue over this bad weather too.
 MT. Gelvin spent from Saturday un- til Monday in Memphis.
 MT. Shaver, of Earl, was in Hughes one day last waek. MT. w. w. Duncan, of Proctor, spent several days in Hughes last week.
 Seems like there is plenty of booze in town, not only on Saturday night, but through the week also. Behavior is getting to be very bad here on Sat urday night. We would like for Sheriff McDougal to come over and investigate, as our deputy sheriff seems to think it all right, and in- stead of stopping such doings, is talk ing stock in it.
 A fter two weeks visit most pleas antly spent with friends in Hot springs, MT. Press Jackson returned home one day last week Welcome back, Press.
 MT Glascoe, of Pryors farm, is very sick with hematuria