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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-28
CIVIL SERVICE BUNK
How Many Examinations in CHICAGO
Are Framed Up for Favorites to
Shut Out Ordinary Citizens?

The People Of Chicago demand a
thorough investigation Of the Civil
Service Commissions department Of
the city government.
They demand an investigation that
will 90 back for years and unearth
the treacherous and illegal treatment
accorded to honest citizens for the
benefit Of q chosen few.
They demand an investigation into
all Of the examinations that have
been held In order that the public
may be informed as to how many. II
any. Of them were on the square.
They demand an investigation Of
the numerous examinations held for
the beneht Of particular persons,
where questions were asked which
could only be answered by the persons
whose appointment in the civil serv.
Ice was evidently arranged for in ad.
vance.
The people are paying 100000 q
year for the administration Of the
civil service law in the city govern.
ment.
They are paying 100000 a year for
q roosting place for men to make
out psychological" examination pa
pers.
In recent examination for stenog.
raphers the easiest word handed out
for them to typewrite quickly was
"eleemosynary."
IL any one foolish enough to sup
pose that this examination was on the
square and that these hard words
were not asked to keep out people
who were not Of the favored class?
New departments, entirely unnec.
essary, have been created in the civil
service for pet faddists and high.
browed loafers.
The taxpayers who pay the freight
would not be permitted to pass an ex.
animation for dog catcher.
Poor men, devoid Of education, and
with starving families, who are look.
ing for work with pick and shovel
as day laborers, have to 60 through
a civil service examination that would
shock the Sultan of Turkey. A daily
newspaper printed the following
about the absurd questions asked Of
these poor laboring men by these
high.browed reformers who control
the aristocracy Of office holders in
Chicago:
"Ten thousand men who want Jobs
in the streets, sewers and small parks
are being put through an examination
by the labor bureau Of the Civil Serv.
ice Commission. Here are some ques.
lions that apply:
How much more does q wheelbar.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-28

row Of dirt weigh in jackson Park
than on the moon?
what amount Of street sweepings
can be put into curb box three feet
long, two feet wide and hfteen
inches deep?
What IL the superficial area OF
Madison street from State street to
the river?
How long would It take a gang
Of 200 men to shovel ten.inch snow.
fall of It? How much could the time
be increased?
III hod Of brick be dropped from
the top Of q building 200 feet high
with what velocity will It strike Q
street sweeper in the alley?"
But the Jobs that have been created
for intellectual giants are the ones
that take the cake.
You can search all of the diction.
aries and encyclopedia in vain for
words and titles that can beat for ut.
ter obsoleteness some Of the produc.
lions Of the Chicago Civil Service
Commission.
The Ofiicial Bulletin Of the Chicago
Civil Service Commission for April 8.
1915. contained the following under
the head Of Examinations ordered"
Read It carefully and you will learn
the duties Of an Industrial Psycholo.
gist", for which you will have to Day
out $2,100 every year out Of your hard
earned money:
Industrial Psychologist, Glass H,
Grade w, 91,740.2.100. April z.
Subjects Of Examination: Special
subject 4, educational (penmanship /.
arithmetic u 2, experience 3, report
/.
Duties: Makes thorough mental
examination and partial physical OF.
animation Of individuals, using mod.
en experimental material; makes In.
spection Of the subjects capacity 40
to memory, imagination, retention.
association and their psychological at.
tributes; organizes intensive system
Of experimental research to deter.
mine value Of these tests; make
analyses Of mental and physical units
and processes involved In manufac.
ture Of certain articles in the institu.
tion aids in placing inmates in most
suitable industries; cooperates with
outside industries for placing of OF.
inmates, and checks up on work they
do after leaving the institution; 40.
sists superintendent in formation and
abolition Of industries"
II this doesn't take the cake, our
ignorance 10 more profound than We
thought II was.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
Communicated
LIBERTY BELL DAY.

On Friday, November 10Th, be-
tween 6 20 and 6 40 A. NJ. there
will pass, through our town the
most valuable relic of the ma
ton. The old Liberty Bell which
rang out on July 4th, 1176 the
glad tidings from the tower of the
old State. House in Philadelphia,
that these Colonies are and ought
to be free and Independent. This
loved relic Will stay with us but
very few minutes and will then
proceed on its way home to Phil
adelphia. So we ask all of olr
citizens to be on hand promptly
to view this honored symbol of
Liberty.
As is proper a delegation from
Teche Tribe Of Red Men and
Nokomis Council, Degree of Poe
ahontas will act as a guard of
honor while the Bell is here.
These orders being the only pure
ly American patriotic orders the
coming of this relic will be made
the occasion of great rejoicing
among the members and on the
same night the Degree of Poca-
hontas will give grand enter.
talnment at the Elks Theatre. for
the benefit Of the Order. This
entertainment will be under the
direct charge of Mrs. J. p. Hull,
and this guarantees it's class. |
Many OF our most talented young
people will be in the cast, and
there will be some refined vaude-
vile, plenty of good music and |
Indian Camp in full operation. |
the whole bill to wind Nd with a
playlet entitled Memories -
which was especially prepared
for the occasion.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
Lime Treatment
in Tubercu|0gil

In tho May Is, 1912, issue Of II
journal Of the American Medical A.
ISOLATION appeared this statenest
concerning calcium (lime) media.
non In the treatment Of puImonau
tuberculOstH (cOnsumptfOn).
under the systematic, cOntinDel
anu persistent regime Of caleiun
assimilation, Van Gies0n has seen D
NUMBER OF his patients improve, n.
dergO an emulation or partial ~.
sO!idatiOn In the lung, which then ~
sowing would appear to contribsts
20 the walling off and closing Of III
LESSONS. Hand In hand with thb
course OF events, the sputum clean
up OF tubercle bacilli, which finally
disappear, and the patients are d.
charged with healed pulmonary t.
berculOsis."
Ethical medical journals seldom
agent. yet this testimony coincdes
with that from many consumptiva
VINO have secured like results
through the use of Eckman's Altefa'
tive.
Since calcium is a constituent Of
this remedy for pulmonary tubercu.
losis and allied throat and bronchial
directions. its healing power may 10
some measure be attributed to the
manner in which this element Is -
combined with other ingredients y
to be easily assimilated BY the aver.
age person and 1t does not irritats
the stomach
Eckman's Alternative contains 10
opiates, narcotics or habit forming
drugs, so it is safe to try. II your
druggist Is out of it, ask him 70
order. or send direct to
Eckman Laboratory, PhiladelphlA
oA1 r. Tsyiss 4 DyA New noh =
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
GET BUSY. MIR. MERCHANT.

We notice by our exchanges
from different parts of the State
that the merchants are all getting
busy in different ways, formulat
ing plans to bring trade into their
respective communities and in
some instances are meeting with
considerable success. Some have
what they call the DOLLAR Day"
in which the merchants get to-
gether and advertise their goods
extensively every month bringing
in thousands Of dollars of trade
from the surrounding country.
Alexandria. Lake Charles, Nor
gan City have these sales month
" and they all pull together in
seeing how many visitors they
can bring to town on the first day
Of each month.
1t occurs to us that our bust
ness men ought to form an asso-
citation at once ant offer some in
placements to outsiders to come in |
here and make their winter pur-
chases. We feel fertain if rail- |
road tickets to and from, say a
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
kespe ctfuljy
FRED DECUIR.
FOR JUDGE OF CITY COURT

thereby announce TO the voters of New
Iberia ami OF the On ward vi Iu-rla Par
ish, my candidacy tor the nomination to
the Office OF Judge of the City Court, sub
ject to the Democratic primaries to be
held January 25fh, 1916 The manner
in which the affairs OF tAls otfice nave
bsea conducted during my tenure. is sub
mitted as q criterion of the service to be
expected at my hands if re elected to
this rssponsiDle position. Ny record In
the enforcement Of the laws is the basis
upon which my candidacy is offered, aud
il again honoved with the votes and sup
port Of the electorate l, will pursue the
same ofdcial course in the future rs in the
past. Respectfully,
8. o. NUCKOLLS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
SOUR, ACID sTOMACHS
GASES OR INDIGESTION
Each "Pape's DIapepsIn" dloests 5000
grains food, ending all stomach
misery In five minutes,

Time 1t! In five minutes all stom-
ach distress will 90. No Indigestion.
heartburn, sourness or belching of
gas. acid. or eructations of undieested
food. no dizziness, bloating. foul
breath or headache.
! Papes Diapepsin Is noted for its
speed In regulating upset stomachs.
1t 10 the sureat quickest stomach rem
edy In the whole world and beeides II
10 harmless. Put an end to stomach
trouble forever by getting a large
nIty-cent case OF Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store. You realize in
nse minutes how needless it is to suf-
Ter from Indigestion, dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder. It's the quickest
surest and most harmless stomach
doctor in the world.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

Itsks this method of announcing to
the public my candidacy for the nomina-
tion to the Office of City Marshal, sutjsc
20 the Dsmocra alto primary election to be
held January 25th, 1916, to succeed my
self. Having occupied this position for
the past four years l invite attention to
my record rs an officer, and to the man
ner In which the duties of my Office have
been fulfilled. II re- elected will pledge
myself to give the public the same eff
cient service rendered them in the past.
Soliciting your support and asking your
suffrage. NJ. J. DOMINIQUE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13

distance Of twenty miles would be
given each person who spent $40
or more in any business house III
New Iberia that they would have
no trouble in bringing outsiders
in here to do their shopping. The
! merchants Of New Iberia have the
/ goods and the prices, but from
our observation they make but
/ little effort to even let our own
/ people know what is on their
/ counters. \ systematic effort Of
advertising could be done i'll
which all would pay their proper
ton and it would rebound to the
benefit Of all of them. Aside
from that each merchant could
also conduct his own method of
adj, ertising his goods and show
that he means to get the busl-
ness. Every business house in
our little City, more especially
the clothing houses and hardware !
and furniture people could profit
materially by such an undertake
ing if it be properly carried out
showing good faith and a desire
to court trade from distant points.
There is no community so well
with several railroads
our doors that could
conduct a proposition of this ma
ture more effectively than our
merchants if they would only get
together and work as unit to
bring new and cash business to
New Iberia. The people of the
surrounding country could be in
luced to come here for their
goods if we showed the proper
spirit. 1t is high time now for
on refining to be done if we hope j;
o see our business people thrive
IS they do in some other sections
+ the country. The local trade ,
$ not nes.r sufficient to make our {
lily PROSPEROUS and now is the I
inc for them to put their heads i
ogether and work up a legitimate t
rade that will come here if they {
o after it. We ourselves have !
evoted column after column Of {
he Enterprise trying to counter e
ct the influence of the catalog a
ouses in this community. but we t
lust not be expected to do it all.
he business men must do some Q
hing for themselves if they have a
ny hopes to get rid Of their large
inter stocks. Goods can be e
ought in New Iberia at a much t
'wer price than New Orleans ow- t.
lg. to the low rents and the addi- t
onal fact that many of our bus |,
less men own their own prop c
rty. The business can be OBJ |,
aimed from long distances. but e
ome inducements must be offered f
get the people here. t
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
bioh as 10 900 horse power.

/ | am 50 confident OF the entire
feasa bility Of my artificial system
Of water pressure for power pur-
poses, so much 50, that | called
on Mayor Seaiy and offered my
services free Of charge and to
not charge anything tor the Sys-
TEN if he and the other Commits
si0ners would put the system III
and also suggested that he call
a number Of representative cltl-
zcns together, and that | would
meet them and explain the whole
system. just imagine the great
saving 10 the City, say from eight
10 ten thousand dollars a year
and / feel sure that to put III the
s., STEM, would not cost one-halt
OF this amount. This SYSTEM, |
forgot 10 mention operates Ill
combination with electricity, thus
the water power turbine wheel
operates the electric generator,
tie electric generator transmits
the electric current to the eiec
tric motor, the electric motor
then operates the air compressor,
the air compressor supplies COM
pressed air to the air tank, and |
the air supplies the air pressure
to the air pipes that are i'll the
B water supply pipes and lifts or
forces the water upwards to
predetermined height around and
Town into the water power tur-
)ine wheel and the water returns
% original source Of supply, con-
family and continuous.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13

| hereby announce myself a candidate
for The Off ;e Of Sheriff OF iberia Parish
SUB sct TO the election at the next Demo
cratic Primary. | pledge myself in case
of election to perform the duties of the
Office to the best Of my ability. | submit
my candidacy free from any political fac
lions or combinations, soliciting the sup
port of each and every voter simply and
solely on my own merits.
Respectfully,
FRED DECUIR
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13

This entertainment is given for,
the purpose Of raising funds ic
the Nokomis Council, and is ws
thy the support Of all our GILL
ZenS. .ss5
Several days before the enter
tainment the young ladies Of thu
Council will take charge of M J
ticket selling, and we predict /.
crowded house and a grand sue,
cess. This event will be the gab-
night of the season.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
FOR CITY 4AkShAL.

To the voters OF the Sixth Ward Of
Iberia Parish:
| take this means of announcing my
candidacy for the Office Of Marshal of the
City Court of the 9th Ward and earnestly
solicit your vote in the Democratic Pri-
maries to be held on January 25th, 1916.
II nominated aud elected, promise the
best service aud street enforcement of
oil the duties incumbent upon the Mar
shal OF the Court. Respectfully,
J. FAY BREAUX.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
EDUCATIONAL.

Editor Enterprise:
The only true method of teach.
ing children to read is the sum of
all methods. Those present at
the Institute Saturday were Civ
en- treat which they will remem-
:. Der, when Prof. Dominic and Miss
Graham explained their methods
Of teaching beginners the i'm
portant subject Of reading and
writing. But it is Of one pc
culiar phase Of the reading sub
ject which Miss Graham men,
toned which comes home to the
rural teacher of Iberia Parish !;
the teaching of reading to French
speaking children. How many
young teachers have been COM
pletely discouraged when facing
class Of beginners, to find that
they know nothing whatever Of
English. When ii Basil upon be-
ing shown an apple answers
"pome'. Happy the teacher,
who has few words Of French
at her command, for if used jul
dicially it will prove boone.
And right here many make the
mistake Of refusing to allow a
word Of French because the pupil
must learn English.
Good do not approve of
French being made the means of
communication in a school where
English is taught. but how often
will one word in French, clear the
cobwebs from some little brain.
For example, | was giving a les
son to a class in the Second Read
en-, upon the five senses, | soon
found out that while they all
answered with smiling faces thew
did not know what bind, deaf
and dumb meant. In fact the
words meant nothing whatever
to them. "A picture of a human
face was quickly sketched on the
blackboard, and the words blind.
deaf and dumb placed Opposite
eye, ear and mouth. This failed
entirely to throw light, until L
explained that a boy who could
not see, talk or hear was avengle. |
ct sOued.'
Immediately every one bright
ened up, and all was clear. Pic
lures too are great aid with
such pupils and frequent econ
versation' parties as we call |
them are held, in which every OBJ
Ject IN the school room is called
by name and pointed out. Il
must be borne in mind that be-
fore the child can begin to read. /
he must have a sufficient number
OF names Of objects imprinted |
upon his mind by drills and con
versatlons until at least the fourth
tons until at least the fourth
year, and even then uch depends |
upon the personal magnetism Of
the teacher. by which she or he
may succeed in drawing ont these
pupils and make them willing TO
express their thoughts in a lam
guage which is foreign to them. 4
II ~ n 4
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
FOR ASSESSOR.

To the Voters of Iberia Parish:
wish to inform you that l will be
. candidate for reelection for the Office
OF Assessor of the Parish of Iberia and
would appreciate your support, subject
to the Democratic Primary, and
promise that If elected, to do with you
as have done in the past with all Tax
Payers. putting your assessments as low
- the law will permit me. Soliciting
-FOUR support, l remain yours very truly,
T. ARMANCE DEROIJEN
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
FOR RENT.

Several tracts of land in iberia
and St. Marin Parishes. on easy
terms. Lands especially suita BILE
for dairy purposes, adjacent to
Jeanerette and also to New iberia.
WEEKS & WEEKS.
New Iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

The undersigned announces to the vo-
teis of the Sixth Ward that he is q candi-
date for the position of Marshal of the
City Court, subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary on January Is, 1916.
Promising faithful performance of my
duty ~ did when I was Chief Of Police
OF New Iberia some year since, solicit
your support for the important Office OF
City Marshal. Yours truly.
ROMAULD MIGUES.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
FOR ASSESSOR.

10 the Voters Of the Parish of Iberia:
The undersigned takes this means of
announcing his candidacy before the
Democratic Primary for the office Of
Assessor of Iberia Parish, promising if
elected to fulfill the duties encumbent
upon me to the best Of my ability.
submit my name and solicit your vote
without making any promises, other
than faithful compliance with the law.
Yours respectfully,
LOUIS b. DELAHOUSSAYE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
CIVIC LEAGUE.

AN important meeting at
which will be held the annual
election of officers will take place
at Hotel Frederic on Monday,
Nov. 18th at 1 P. M. BY the
new amendment there will be no
dues attached hereafter to men,
bership of the League and large
enrolment is expected for the
coming year.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF..

| adopt this method of advising you OF
the fact that Will be candidate tor the
Democratic nomination fo1 tn office OF
Sheriff of the Parish of IBERIA, to succeed
myself, | would pe very much pleased to
have your suppo,t. | viii conduct tn"
off &C. in the event OF my election, as
have conducted is in the past and sub
nit my claim TO the electorate of this
Parish upon my record as an officer.
Yours verv truly,
GEORGE HENDERSON.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
NEW IBERIA & NORTHERN RAILR01

Leave New IBERIA. 1915 A. NJ Leave Opelousas $50
Arrive Upelousas LII P M. Arrive New Iberia $40
BRYAN SNYDER E. H. BUFFN7os
franc Manager General Agent
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13

FOR RENT OR SALE
The pretty cottage, No. 7Ol b .
Main st. 3 rooms. Good como
ton. Apply 7O7, next door
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-13
FOR SHERIFF..

George HENDERSON
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-27
BURNS TALKS TO
ALL SAINTS ATHLETIC CLUB

Farmer Burns. the well-known wrestler,
visited the All Saints Athletic club on
Monday evening. during the regular meet
ing. and gave the boys a splendid talk on
manly sports. He told the story Of his
life. and said he owed his success TO
temperate habits OF life and conduct. lie
never used tobacco OF liquor of any kind,
Is member in good standing In the
Roman Catholic church, and he advised
the boys to attend some church. to avoid
swearing and indecent language. to cut
out cigarettes, avoid pool halls and pub
lie dances and to live a clean, manly
life. lie was listened to with close at
tention and after watching the boys in
their sports. he was given vote OF
thanks for his interesting talk. The club
meets every Monday evening In the
Wattles' Memorial parish house Of All
Saints church. Mr. @. w. wattles is
honorary president and Mr.. Morley Young
is director.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-27
Villa Confiscates
Big Smelling Plant

Ell PAso. Tex, Oct. decentralization
of the Chihuahua plant Of the American
Smelling and Refining company by the
villa state government OF Chihuahua was
announced today by c. l.. Baker, legal
representative OF the corporation
There are 1000 tons of fuel at the
plant" said Baker. MY adVices are that
the Villa government Is operating or is
about to operate the plant"
Recently General villa denied that he
had ordered the smelter or any other for
eign owned property confiscated. Gov
ernor General Avila of Chihuahua state
later announced that he smelter plant had
not been confiscated.
NEW YORK. Oct. 26.-At the main
office OF the American Smelling and Re
filming company in this city 1t was stated
that word had been received that the
villa faction had taken possession of the
smelling plants owned by the company
In chihuahua for the purpose Of reducing
the gold and silver ores acquired by that
faction. 1t is not believed the villa fac
ton intends TO confiscate the American
Smelling company's property. It was
stated