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: : •9 . . ... JfcliU.. 4 . « !*T 23,1913. — ,y THE PRESS AND 8TAJIDARI), WALTEKBORO, S. C MAirr BXAMHf ATIONM . FOR CIVIL SERVICE te Al ExpUiwtiun •/ — WuMugiimr StiIt- 1*—Sp^ciar.- **T«i, tb«re are many good oppor- taaltias for residents of South Caro- Raa to aocnro appointment in the Government service,” said Mr. Ckorlei M. Galloway, of Columbia. wAo has entered upon his duties as civil service commissioner, to which position he was recently appointed bj President Wilson. “However, there is one point that I wish to emphasise," said Commis sioner Galloway, “and that is that applicants for Government positions most have both patience and per- ssverance. I am speaking of appoint masts to positions under the .juris diction of the civil service law, and when I say applicants must have patience and perseverance I do not mean that they should deluge their Senators and Representatives in Con- gram with letters of recommedation. because that is not the right .way to ga about It, but I do mean that they mould apply for and take some exam- toation which will most nearly fit their qualifications in the .way of. education and experience, and when they have in this way had their name pat upon the eligible list, they should have the patience to wait their turn for certification and appointment. As Vacancies Occur. “Appolnements are made as vacan cies occur. No one can tell far in advance when a vacancy is likely to occur, except when there is to be an increase in the number of positions in an office, and during the past year or two there have not been many in creases in the number of employees. If one examination does not. seem to offer good prospect of appointment because of keen competition for such places or because there is only a limit ed need for men of the,qualifications tested in such examination, then the applicant should take some one of the many other examinations which the commission holds. In other words, the proper way to go about the securing of a position in the Government service under the clvH service law is not to pick oat some position which seems most at tractive and try f<* that, but to got the literature that the civil service commission issues on the subject of Its examinations and study that, and then pick out * thw examination de scribed which seem most nearly to fit the experience, education, ami training of the applicant. He shou d then file his application and go nto the examination with the determina tion to be very careful to follow in structions and to do his very best. If he does this he will be likely to come out on top and flnd . 4 , hln “^’ 1 ; In due time in line for a position that he can fill afid fill creditably. Begin on ttmall Kalarte*. “It should also be remembered gt the outset that it is customary for the Government to, pay beginners in its service, particularly in the clerical lines, the lowest salary provided for the kind of work to be done, and to fill the higher places by promotion. It ta well, therefore, for the appli cant to make up his mind to start at the bottom and to work his way up '■ga be ahows proficiency in the work. “The examinations of the commis sions are divided into two general classes—those for positions in the local Government establishments throughout the country, called the field service, and those for the great departments and offices in Washing ton. In the field service are post- offices, custom houses, internal reve nue offices, navy yards, / arshals’ and attorneys' offices, the service having the care of public buildings, the lighthouse service, the life saving service, and so on. For positions in these local services persons examin ed In the vicinity of the place where the offices are located are appointed. The country is divided into twelve civil service districts lor the purpose of taking care of the examinations and appointments to these local ser vices. South Carolina is in the 6th district, with Georgia. Florida, Ala bama. Mississippi and Tennessee. The headquarters of the district are in At lanta. Ga., in charge of a district secretary, whose office is in the Fed eral building there. Detailed infor mation about the examinations for the field positions can be obtained from the Atlanta office. . ^ Examinations August Id. “I can say now, and I want to call wpecial attention to this fact, that on August !• there will be an exami nation held for general clerical posi tions in South Carolina. It will be. held at Beaufort, Charleston. Colum bia, Georgetown and Greenville. Ap plication forms and full information about it. including sample questions Illustrating its general character, can be obtained simply by addressing the district secretary, 5th sivil service district. Atlanta. Ga. As a result of this examination an eligible list w.ll be made up for filling general cleri cal positions in all Federal offices in South Carolina, except postoffices and ths railway mail service, for which separate examinations are held. Jt man of good general education ougnT' to be able to pass the clerical exami nation without trouble. It is de signed to bring out the genera! in telligence of the candidate, rather than hie book knowledge. An expe-1- enced. intelligent clerk should be able to pass it well, even though he haa been out of school for a num ber of years. Male Stenographers anted. “There la always a demand for male stenographers in the Govern ment service, bdth r or the field ser vice and the servue at Washington. The usual entrance is f$0o a year, though some office? pay fl.O'tO a ihe start. Stenographers usually have first-class opportunities to work up la the service. ■ This examine.f:cn. for the field service, is held quarterly, c:i the third Tuesday of February. Aiay. August and Novehiber. at Anderson, Charleston. Columbia. GreenvH’e ■ Nev!e-»y, Orangeburg. Spa’ta: !nir< , nn<t S imtcr. ’Voin «* v-*' :s • j may be examined, but the u-Mnand is greater for male than for f^mule j stenographers. “Other kind? of ev.n> u.: > - are } held in South Carolina fo • the held service. What these arc and how fo apply for them la set fort.i «in a pam phlet published by the tow mission, obtainablejrom the district secretary at Atlanta. \ v. - Jlwal of ExamiiaafWma. “The fall edition of the Manual of Examinations will be off the press in a day or two: This contains a Hat of examinations to be held during Sep tember and October, mostly for po sitions in the departments of Wash ington. Among them is the examina tion for clerk in the departmental service. This examination is the same kind as that given for Clerical positions in the field service. The de partments pay entrance salaries rang ing from 9720 to 1900 to persona ap pointed from this examinatino. There are also several examinations for the Government printing office. These are electrotype finisher, electrotype molder, stereotyper, press-feeder, printer and pressman. Other ex aminations in the fall list are Ap prentice may engraver, elector con ductor. guard in the penitentiary ser vice, aid of the coast afid geodetic survey, apprentice plate-cleaner, transfer and engrafer in the bureau of engraving and printing, local and" asaiatant inspectors of boiler*, local and asaiatant inspectors of hulls, computer, various kinda of drafts men. mstron, teacher and kindergart- ners in the Indian service, pharma cist. physician, aid in the lighthouse service, assistant observer in, the weather bureau, cadet engineer and cadet officer in the lighthouse service, civil engineer and draftsman, civil engineer and superintendent of con struction. electrician, civil engineer, mechanical or electrical engineer, scientific assistant in agriculture, trained nurse, vetenarian, wireman and several others. “In addition to these there are ex aminations for agricultural inspector, printer and physician in the Phillip- pines and for postal clerk, draftsman (mechanical or topographical) and trained nurse in the Ishmian Canal service. Pay of Stenographers. “I have said nothing about the ex amination for stenographer and typewriter for the departments in Washington^ but what I said about the demand for male stenographer in the field service applies as well to the service in Washington. Male stenographers are paid, from $000 to 31,000 at the start, and practically all those who pass the examination are appointed. The opportunities for appointment of female stenographers are not so great as for males, al though quite a number of such ap pointments are made each year. The examination is held for men on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Anderaoif. Charleston. Columbia. Greenville, Newberry. Orangeburg. Spartanburg and Sumter. It is also held semi-annually in the spring and fall for both men and women at the places named, as well as at ( hester. Florence and Greenwood. Any per son who want* a copy of the Manual of Examination* can get one upon request addreaaed to the commission at Washington or to the district sec retary at Atlanta. “It ia the aim of the commission to Hat in'the Manual of Examinationa those position* to fill which ikere la a fairlv conatant demand in the de partment**. but the coramision cannot anticipate all the want* of the va rious department*, and so it is often required to announce (examinations between the usual dates of the issu ance of the Manual of Examlnat ons. At present-there are pending quite number of auch examinations. « N«w Barewu Market*. There are six kind* for the new bureau of market* in the department of agriculture—asaiatant in co operative organisation accounting, assistant in cotton marketing. ant in cotton aeed marketing »n d tilisatlon. specialist in ° of farm products, specialist in operative organisation and specialist in marketing Perishable product* The commission furniahea derailed information gnd application forma for these examinationa upon request^ There are also seventeen different kinds of examination* pending for positions in the valuation of rail road* under the inter-atate com merce commiaaion. as well as a num ber of other examinations. “When theae special announce ment* are isaued they are given to the press and posted at all the larger postofficea throughcwU the country. The commiaaion also keeps a mailing list made up of ue nan.*** of p^fsous who desire to be notified of any ex amination not in the regular sched ules, hut which may be held at tame later time. ■ There is quite a demand in eome sections of the country for mechar.'o* in the Government service. Informa tion about appointments to such places is usually obtainable at the place where employment is desired. The commission designates a local board of examiners to supply infor mation and application forms to ap plicants for such positions. For ex ample, the labor board at the Char leston Navy Yord furnishes such in formation for that yard, and appli cations for mechanical positions may be filed there at any time.” -y How She Did It. As a married copule were welkins down one of the main thorough'ar-s of a citv. says the Houston Post, th" husband noted the attention which other women obtained from pas- sersby, and remarked to his better half: ‘“Folk? never look at you. I wish I had married some one better look ing. The woman tartly replied: “It’s your fault. Do you think a man will stare at me when you're walk ing with me? You step behltid arvfl pee whether men don’t look ct me." j The husband hung back about a dozen yards, and for the length of the street was surpr sed'to pee every man hi? wife passe ) stare har l aj h«r arj even tu r n around and 3c,ok aft-' ' her. “Sure, lassie!” he ex. lalm-d. ?« he rejoined hyr. “I was wrong s •. i •ike it back. ITI ' V~r ray aup.'.t about your looks again.’ Th; »if# had made a fa< * at every * man she met. Bailey Military laatltate. By request we publish the follow ing 1 : The Bailey Military Institute (formerly the Couth Carolina Co- beautiful scenic foot hills of the Blue Mountains. It is noted fo.Ml.e elaborateness of its hospitality. No Visitor a ho comes to ifi j encamp ment w II ever regret !t. Ho will bo -BducationaT Institute of-Edgefield) _»blc to_?.je not only one of the great will begin ita twenty third session i» of .D 5 ** State but also to have the progressive City of Grenewood. ■■ cspe.iaj opportunity to vi°w the progressive City The Co-Educational feature has been elimlA&ted and a.high grade school for boys and young men will bo con ducted strictly along military Haas. The B. M. I. is a Christian, mili tary school offering instruction/ iq. classical, scientific and commercial de partments. Young men who do not expect, to attend the University of higher learning are fitted for life's work and thorough preparation Is given for entrance into the higher classes of the colleges and universi ties tq,those who desire to do so. Ths Institute is situated In s choice section of the City of Green wood. on an eieva(pd site command ing n view of the entirq city and ad joining country, andjurrownded by a gentle sloping campua -having an area of ten acres. ~- The large new brick bailatofs, three atorie* in heighf,* or* construct' ed along lines of moderta architec ture. and in accordance with mili tary need*. Every rodm in the build ing ia an outside one. Buildings contain cadet’s quarter*, professor'* apartments, large well ventilated recitation room*, infirmary, library, offlcea, chapel, reception hall, large dining room, and are lighted by elec tricity, heated by steam by latest improved process and supplied with hot and cold running water in every room. Toilets are conveniently ar ranged on every floor. Ample bath ing facilities are provided with a large number of shower baths. The entire arrangement is made with a view to convenience, comfnrt and health. Being a select school, student* are not gathered in by the hundred*, but only a limited number ia taken, thereby making it possible for ea- h student to receive the personal at tention of the members of the facul ty. The fauclty is composed of gradu ate* of universities, colleges and military institutions and are men of wide and successful experience, all of them having been actively engaged as professors or instructors in col leges. ,, i . , Applications are coming In every »av and the indications are that the barracks will be tpxed to their ut- iriost capacity at the beginning of the session, Thursday, Sept. 25th. Oblleton County has alwaya been a liberal patron of this Institution, having educated no less than, one hundred of her sons within Its walla. This session she had nine representa tives in the student body, and would have had more If it had not been for the short crops. Mr. J. B. Huggins, son of Mr B. G. Huggins of our town, has been at tending this Institution for several year* and last session was Captain of Company B. Mr. Harry Yarn, *oi) of Mr. G. J. Yarn, of Ruffin, waa First Lieutenant in the same Com pany. Mr. R. D, Carter. Jr., son of, R. D. Carter. Sr., of Ruffin, was sec ond Corporal of Company A. and Mr. J. W. Williams, aon of H. J. Wil liam* of the same place, was ?c, ond Corporal of Company B. Mr. \\. Croaby. aon of Mr. F. A. Crosby, of Islandton. waa first Corporal of c ora- pany A. All of the above young men have been attending this Institution from two to three years and the very fact that they held the above offices proves that they have been making good record*. * -- , .. In addition to the names of the young men who have been mentioned above, Mr. George Herndon, aon of our Dr; Herndon, Mr. Lloyd Brant, son of Mr. K H. Brant, of Snider ? Cross Road* and Mr. Cary Yarn of Rufllin, apent their first year in the school. encampment and the movement o* the soldiers with various gun prac tice, dress parade, etc. Koecial en tertainment will be provided at Bnena Yista Park, a beautiful coun try place, reached by the ear* ol the Anderson Electric railwt.y. Lv.v i .tea are annoum-ed ty all Important railways, and also the electric interurban line*. Governor’* •©ey should bring a large crow*! to Anderson. P. C. Whaley, Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas it hath pleased God. the Supreme Architect of the Universe to call the soul of our brother.,J. H. Smith from his labors here below to the Temple not made with hands. Eternal in the Heavens, be it resolved by the members of Hope No. .122 A. F. M. , 1. That we expr-'J'-- o\* recogni tion and appreciation of his faithful work a? a member of our Craft, and his devotion to the principle* for which it stands. 2. That we recommend bis at tainments in moral manhood to the faithful consideration of all who would make true advancement aa men and masons. That we extend to those be- reaved by his departure our sincere sympathy, and devoutly pray that the r.hest blessings of God may rest upon them. 4 That a blank page in our min ute book be inscribed to h.s memory, and that a copy of these resolutions b< kept in the archives of the Lodge, that one be sent to the bereaved family, and that one be senv to the coun*v paper for publication. C. J. CONE. J. W. M1LEY. J W. WALKER, UNIVERSITY OK MOUTH CAROLINA Scholarship Exeminatioe. The University of South Carolina » offers a Teacher’s Scholarship to one young men from each county. The scholarship is worth $100 in money and examption from all fees, amount ing to $158. The examination will be held at the icunty seat Friday, July 11. 1913. G« n» ral entrance examinations will be held at the same time for all Students. The University offers great ad vantages. Varied courses of study in science, history, law and business. Writ# at qpce for afi’ applicat'o® blank to THE PRESIDENT. ,* University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C. First Regimeat Encampment. Anderson. S., C.. July 22.—Every effort ia being made here locally and by the Publicity Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to make the encampment of the South Carolina Natioaal Guards. First Regiment, memorable in the history of en campments in this State or through out the South. Plans not exceeding ly elaborate but sufficiently enter taining and simple a* ♦: w:i:vjt. t u most successful encampment having been made, and especially so from the standpoint of the visitor. Anderson la one of the most beaut- ful and progressive cities in the South, having nearly 20.000 people, fine churches, schools, public build ings. many manufacturing plan:?, i street railway and interurban rail- j way* to both 'Greenville and Greer.- ! wood, 8. C., and ia located in the i Bailey Military Institute (Formerly the S. C. C. I. of Edge- m t field. South Carolina.) A Christian military institution offering instruction in classical, scientific and commercial courses. Large new brick buildings. Modernly equipped. Steam heat. Electric lights. Hot and cold water in every If y.ni want to place your son in a school where his health will be care fully loo!:ed after, his mind thorough ly trained, and where he will be taught habits of obedience, punctu ality and industry, send him to our institution. V ^ *> Here each cadet is under the close personal control and. watchful care of the teachers from the time he reaches the school until he leaves for his h >me. F r < atalogue and ether infonna- « tion, address: BAILEY MILITARY INSTITUTE, 6«op. s. o uj. % ***.-v .V.„ pj r ■ CAN you doubt it? Wbea Um Proof Cb* B So Easily !■* v«Mtigftted. When *o many grateful citixena of this Ipcnlity testify to benefit derived from Doan’s Kidney Pill*, can you doubt the evidence? The proof is not far away—it is almoat at your door. Read what a resident of Beau fort says about Doan’s kidney Pill*. Caayou demand more convincing teat! mony? Antons Kainut. Bay St.. Beaufort, 8. C., aaya: ”1 have used Doan’s Kid ney Pills and they have been very beneficial to me. I took this remedy when 1 was suffering from a lame and aching back and trouble with th% secretions the good work it did convinced me of its merit.” "When your )>a<k ffc lame—Re member the Name.” Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—ask dis tinctly for Doan’a Kidney Pills—the same that Mr Kainut had. 50c. all stores. Foster-MiIburn Co, Prop*., Buffalo, N. Y. Vakerboro’s Newest Store Racket WE «EG TO ANNOUNCE TO THE TRADE THAT WE HAVE JUST OPENED A FIRST-CLASS RACKET STORE, ONE THAT WILL FILL THE LONG FELT NEED OF SUCH AN ESTABUSHMENT IN THE TOWN. ^ OUR GOODS WILL BE SOLD AT THE LOT PRICES, AND ARE GUARANTEED TO BE CLASS IN EVERY PARTICULAR. WE BUY DIRECT FROM THE LARGE MANUFACTURERS OF THE NORTH, AND HENCE CAN GIVE YOU EX CELLENT VALUES AT THE LOWEST PRICES. As a starter we offer the following specialties select ed from our large line: $1.00 7-Piece Water Sets for $$.70 20 pounds of Sugar and 25 picnic plates for $1.10 See our $3 and $3.50 Men’s Shoes which we sell for $2.00 SPECIAL—$2.00 Ladies Shoes for $1.25 SEE OUR LINE OF BOYS’ CAPS. SPECIAL—25c Oil Cloth for $0.20 Cups, Saucers and Plates at $0.05 FINE LACES AND EMBROIDERIES at SPECIAL PRICES, FROM 3c to 20c PER YARD. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF 5c AND 10c GOODS—EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. Wakerboro Racket A. C. von LEHE, Proprietor. Near Grace and Warren’s Old Stand. Charleston Surprise Bargain House, which was previous ly located in its main Store at Charleston, S. C., haa just opened at Dr. Padgett’s old stand. j Mr. J. Frank, the well known experienced buyer, has just returned from New York and Boston with a large stock of shoes and clothing, AS FOLLOWS: «► • w | $2.50, $3 and $3.50 Men’s Trousers, Sale price $1.97 $4.00, $4.50 Men’s Trousers, Sale price $2.97 | $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00 Men’s Trousers, Sale price . .$1.33 MEN’S SHOES.' $3.00 and $3.50 Good value, Sale price $2.69 $2.25 and $2.50 Good value.Sale price $1.73 LADIES’ SHOES. . - , tf ■■ • v <■ $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00 Good value, Sale price $1.25 $2.50 and $3.00 Good value, Sale price $1.97 ALL CHILDREN’S SHOES AT VERY LOW PRICES. MEN’S BLUE SHIRTS. 50c Value, Sale price 37c MEN’S DRESS SHIRTS, 50c and 75c values, Sale price - 47c 10c Dress Gingham at, per yard 7c 12 l-2c and 15c, 40-inch lawn. Sale price 6c per yard, (colors, light, blue and lilac only). We also carry full line of DRY GOODS, LADIES AND CHILDREN'S FURNISHINGS. We positively guarantee to give you the l^age<t bargain you ever bought in Vfcd- terboro at surprisingly low prices at the Charleston Surprise Clothing Company J. FRANK, Manager Don’t forget Dr. Padgett’s old Stand-—Walterboro S. C. / The King of Ail Laxutive.'i. For constipation, headaches, in- dlgestion and dvsj.ojia. u?e Fr K-ing’a New Life Pill*. Paul Mat- bulka, of Buffalo. N. Y., a ay* they are the “King of all iuxatlaes. They are a blesring to all ruy family and lalwa.ravfceep a box at home." G*V a box and get well. Price 25c. Kec- ommended by John M Klein, Walter boro, S. C.