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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

The snow is still faur feet deep in tho
woods about Blue Mountain lake in the Act
rondack wilderness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

TIE Richelieu River is oren from Eousea
Point to st. Johns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

Essen JUNCTION o. S. Basford
closed his labors with the Mcthodists last
Sunday, and. with his family, he leaves Yer
mont for the West about the 10Th inst. At
the same time quite number leave the
State for tie same destination. Among them
are Hiram Woodwork and wife, who take
with them materials for putting up house on
the land they expect to occupy. Jerome D.
Doty and wife of Jericho are also among
tho uumhpr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

The appl.catlnn OF DAYS kIpNEY PAD il 80 SIM
pie that NO one rlG i.lil 20 understand II.
aprl3eOdIwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

IIIXEsRrEGH.-Wi fingers in the lap
of Spring with unaccoun'able pertinacity this
year. The winds from the snow-capped
hills are ladened with pneumonia and KIN
dred ills There is much sickness in conse-
quence and everyone looks forward auxious-
" for settled weather.
John {. Allen left here for Lincoln, Neb.,
short time since Last week two young
men, +. Davis and I. Degree went West
and Walter p. Mead starts next Monday
for Boulder City, Col, where he has secured
position.
Mr.. James Miner is expected home soon.
lie has purchased the Baldwin Farm, east OF
the village. for 5000. Il. o. Castle will
carry it on the coming year.
The public schools will begin Mays.
A Union service was held Fast Day in the
Congregational church. Sermon by Rev. A.
C. Field
Last Sunday, Rev. A. E. Field, Congrega'
,innalist and Rev. \. :. Gilbert, Baptist, eA'
changed pulplts.
This town loses by the new apportonmen'
S5O6 of the Uri,ed States Deposit fund.
Our secctmen have purchased an interest
in the Williston Poor Farm Association
| for S2l6o The capital of the Association,
valued at sic 900, divided into 100 shares, !:
owned as follows; Essex, % shares, Jericho,
% Williston, IS, llinesburs, Is, and Shell
/ burn, -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

The creditors of II. W. Mason x CO. hold
a meeting on Saturday, April Esd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

STRAWBERRIES have now become 50 picn-
tiful that a good photograph Of large one
can be obtained for 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

BuRrIxarox is certainly booming. Wit
ness the coming electric light and letter
carrier system.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15
The Epricu!tural Pri.es.

We think We are violating no confidence
in mentioning that the gentleman who has
placed ct the disposal of the University and
State Agricultural College the sum needed
to continue for another year the offer OF
prizes for the best yields of corn and pota-
toes grown 10y young Vermont farmers, Is
Hon. John Gregory Smith Of st. Adams.
Gov Smiths generous offer is certainly
substantial proof of his interest in the Uni
vcrsity, in the farmers boys, and in the agFi-
cultural progress of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

Now is the time To use EAXTERS MANDRAKE
TrI"rEl;s and prevent Dyspepsia, Bilinusncs', and
Jiundicr. which are 80 prevalent IN the spring
months Only - cents bottle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

MoyIrEuER-Th title TO the Pavilion
real estate is NOW in Mrs. c. ". Bailey, OF
the Charles W Bailey estate, by decree Of
foreclosure, closing out any claim that the
subscribers 10 the fund for building that
hotel may have had. The control Of the
properiy still remains with T. q. Bailey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

Ar Trinity church, Rutland, Tuesday
evening Bishop Bissell confirmed twelve
Persons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15
Boil TON.

Auction. a; the Bishop House, IN said Bolton, on
As shall ~ requisite 70 discharge sild taxes. with
/ February. \. u. ISL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

JERICHO CORNERS C. n. Percival OF the
Beach House is seriously Ill with inilamma-
ton of the bowels.
Dr. J. q. Thompson, who recently settled
here, is gaining large practice and is highly
est ccmcd rs a skilful physician and genial
rent leman
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

The Rtjormer says that the amount Of
personal property returned in Braitlcbofo
thus far, shows very large increase. In
~" instance. msn returned $1,000, Who
la. ncr.-loforc only paid poll tax. Public
sentiment in regard TO the new law, seems
TO be entirely changed, and there is univer-
sal desire to comply with the law and aid in
It's enforcement
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

STATE OF VERMONT, ! Tue H'.0. y =.
{ Probate Cont. forth
DisTEIcr OF CHITTESDES IS instruct OF ta.ir-a ~
To all persons interested m tHt estate % t-.-i
p Dow laieoi Gorraia. u the "a, 'i Ne" 20 D.
shire. deceased. cor
WHEREAS. saii tuuit la as~l-a-t tir .'li5f
of Nav l-sl. next tur thc .r.t-uIv.. D.
the administrator account ui the l.'.l.-ui .- %
said estate and ordered that pubic -1-
thereof be given 10 a.. rrtaons Ilj-.'- . e..
said estate by publishing iht- u:d'f lAi'r ="
,urrrs-iyely previous TO The day a~-fsI-t!. D..
the Burlington Free Prs. Frn'.t -
IinrtOu, III said District.
Therefore. YOU are hereby nome" I'D f.' - -
the Probate court Rooms. III Burlington. 'A -- '.
assigned, then and there 30 contest 'lr @-.'"'-
said account. II yOuste cause.
Given under ms hand. lh.7 ."iu .'t' . -.
d. ISL. GEO. ". Ar !'.=
45NSw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

EssFv CzSrrE- Rev. George ). Guernsey
will preach in Esscy Centre noNt SUNDAY
April Eth, forenoon and afternoon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

We understand that the position tof Goa
sul-General to the Dominion Of Canada was
offered to Gen. George W Grandey OF Yer
eenncs, whose ability and s!oadiast EePuh-
licanism are known Of all men. Gen. Gran
dey, however, after mature consideration,
declined the place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

We are ihIarmed iha' Hh 1i, ile ni,ei
Peek Peek Who has born noninatcd To- ,hc Sen
ate for Postmaster Of Montpelier, viii not
on continuation become ineii@Ihc TO ms
'lSsna ,'''' M 3r;, 600" form fty
The inflammation Of public officers express
~ says that officers Of the state militia are
exempted by Ia" from the l 80. oil persons ,l1
| ~, ,l,,''.,. - c.n,,aI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

VExxor says one more snow storm this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

THAT dclectahle ard cheese is sold q, s..
Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

TnE WrSoasEI FAurrE. The firm of ii.
". Mason d Go. Of Winooshi, recently adj
Indicated iasolrent, fled lis schedules Of
assets aid liabilities, Tuesday The sum-
mary is rs follows: Assets, merchandise,
fixtures, clc., March 10th, S3G,3'2.i'; add
goods purchased 10 March 2itl, sos. 4G gives
81 900 % deduct sales 10 March 9th, 81
i9i. -. gives 50. SO CO book accounts, Sl1, =
1914 making SlL0l614; less account Of
-2.9lig2 against II. ". Mason, included
in the above. su, sol. %; less cvncnses
paid, March / 9th, Siia.5s, Sll, 3Go.6i /;
cash IN han! in Marshlla possession, S2l2.-
/ &c: in possession Of +. G. Kennedy, agent
/ ;sll40 g total assets, Slo.7l3. The liabli-
tics are 5Gs. S22.1i. OF this amount S25,-
. 800 a is due the Merchants haik of this city
/ SIS. 100. % the Nl,i0nll Revere bank of Bos-
/ ton: 1898 G. John l.. Mason; SiGS0 81
Joseph Sawyer 519i3.15 Grafton Brand all
On notes for money advanced. The balance
is almost wholly due merchants Of this city,
Boston and New York for goods obtained
on credit the debts ranging in amount from
u few dollars TO >l200 \ mcciin- Of III,
creditors will be called Immediately.
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Vi Ass EEst.sb.


Miller HiSpLEE.-N the residence of a.
TAYLOR. Esq. April Cih. ly Nv. l. q. BfastOw,
VIM. I. Miller aud CurnciiJ chandler.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

MONlfEIIEE- y lCltEtdnl WIS I''ti'C' at
this place Monday, announcing the death oi
Mr. Arthur Bancroft, Il lifelong resident OF
Montpelier, at the Loon Lake House, Loon
Lake, y. \. He leaves Il wife and three
children.
\ barn belonging to james Il. l.angdon'
situated on Barre street, was burned Sunday
nl-Al The damage was slight. The fire Is
supposed 10 have been Of inccndary origin.
FrXEEAL oF Hon UocvM ilosroEp.-1hc
last rites of the | nvcrsalist church service
were sai,. over the remains Of the late Hon.
Hocum IIosford al Lowell Saturday. The
house was crowded with monrncrs and
friends. who came from Boston, Nashua anu
Providence The floral decorations were
p-ofusc and beautiful. Among those present
were Ex-Governor Talbot, Hon. Josiah g..
| Abbott President Of the Boston and Lowell
/ Railroal. W. IL. Kent, Eminent Grand
| Commander and y. +. Chapman, Grand
Recorder of the Grand Cummandcry OF
Knights Tcmplars of Massachusetts and
of the City Government and cX-Mayors OF
| Lowell. There were also in attendance
directors of the Boston and Lowell Railroad
Directors of the NassalbOrough WOODEN Mills
Directors Of the Fire and Marine Insurance
company, Directors of the Merchants an,
National bank, representatives. ut the firms
of Jordan, Marsh X Co, Shepard, Norwcl
& Co, Ordway. Blodgctt a Hidden, Jackson
Nandcl II Daniel, and the employees of II
IInsford n Co. The pall-bcnrcrs were Hon
jonathan T. Flosc"m, Hon. George +. Rich
artson. Hon W. +. Salmon, Hon. Henry II
Wilder. President Chas. &. Hutchinson e.
the Common Council, and MIR. {. l.. a Bart
lett. treasurer of the Boston and Lowcl
road. Rev J. l.. Seward delivered the iunc
raj address The remains, after the buria
service ut the house, were conveyed to Tia
$ Lowell cemetery, where they were conslsnc
, to their final resting place in the new iamll
lot There were sixty seven coaches IN til
] funeral procession
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK
NAItNt.F.

For the week ending rucsitv. Apr e. ISL.
ANorSr or LIVE sIacE At MARKET.
Cattle Slrga aud Lambs. Swine.
This week 1866 alGs sly,
/ al week I.g, .lf $3.50
Prices Of Market Beef Jew choice. = 5esi ) %
extra s. Oo6s ~; hrsi guI;, u 20 90 ~ second
quality s. ~ "a i 90 thud puiit - On" -.
prl..ss Of Store Catll,. N9,' ~ oxen, 4 pair,
from SlO6 "a 10. Mich tur5 ANT caves from
SO, ~, "a II fairow 60" 10 90 =. lcailnEs !.
f IL two years old 81 30; tncr years old go %
fI5.
Swine-western fa', i've q 80. e t'c. Northern
dressed Hogs o. r u.
Prices OF Sheep and Lambs In lots. 81 81. ),
and each extra 90 "a -. % from 3 a exc 2 ~
Veal Calves 3a c. q -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

'sBooM" has 4 place in tha new di'ti'n-
aries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

The NEST ADDISON MYSTERY SOLVED
Discovery OF TIE MISSING MANS REMAINS.
As heretofore chronicled, on Thursday,
the 3lst ult, Addison Nanderhoof of West
Addison was suddenly missing from his
brothers house, where he had been living.
lie was about Is years of age, and had been
cripple for years, one leg being some inches
shorter than lis mate and he had been
afflicted for some time with a gradual soit-
cuing of the brain Ills body was discover
cd about noon Sunday iii an open pasture
near Dead Greek, by one Of the parties III
quest of Inn. 1t was in nude state and
showed signs of decomposition, having been
there several DAYS. When found the corpse
lay upon the back, with the hands under
meath. Crows had mutilatcd the eyes and
mouth, but no other injuries were noticeable.
He was seen day or so after his disappear
ance in the vicinity of the place where his re
mains were found, wandering about in Il
nearly naked condition. Parties had been
| in search of him for over i week and on Sat
urday nearly one hundred teams were fast
ened along the roadway and in the pasture
near where his remains were finally dscov-
cred, while their owners were busily search
ing for his whereabouts Nandcrhoof leave,
a wife and four children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

GARpExIxG operations are commcncinT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

iNsoIvENcY MATTFEs.-The creditors OF
n. c. Barber held their second meeting OF
Saturday, when the amount Of debts proved
was Sl0. 3G3. or this the sum Of 'SSS.i5 is
preferred and to be paid in full, leaving :
balance for dividend Of >@ili.55. OF this
balance. however. S102to .; Is for intHNicqt
inc liquors and a motion is pending 10 strike
out these claims, which is TO he heard April
Goth. Il they are struck ont the amount re
naming for dividend will he 5S}903l. Tho
total amount Of assets in the assignec's hands
is in round numbers s510o. This sum vii
Of course be frs: applied to The payment Of
the preferred claims, SssS.45, in full. Tho
halancr, it will be Observed, will pay hand
some dividend on the general Indebtedness.
KXIGHrs OF IioNoE,-A lodge of Knights
OF Honor was organized at Richmond, Sat
urlay cvcning,b by d. e. d. j. L. Simonds OF
Baitlehoro. The officers elected ore rs fol
loss:
Dictator. Z. I. jacobs vice dictator
VIM Christian assistant dictator, {. j
Shedl reporter. J. f. Jones; financial re
porter. y. J. Burleigh; chaplain, Rev. G.
ii. Barnes Guide, I. l.. Freeman guar
dian. l.. f. Jones sentinel, K. L. Fasscit
past dictator. nr T. G. Green trustees. DIR.
+. &. Green, Il. l. FasSltt, L. +. Jones
representative 10 grand lodge at Rutland,
April l3, 1881, pr i. c. Green alternate (,
T. J. Jacobs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

The TAX LAVA very few instances
are given of indi giduals refusing to make ont
their inventories under the rev tax law ami,
as was 10 be expected, special cases OF efforts
at evasion are reported but the evidence of
a cheerful compliance with the law is general
and conclusive. As TO its effect in bringing
ont property hitherto untaXed, all the indica-
lions plainly point to a triumphant vindica-
ton Of the law. Take for instance the town
Of Montpelier The Waterman says that
the lists thus far taken indicate that the
grand list Of the town may reach $4,000
In other words, the assessed valuation OF the
town will be four millions Of dollars. In
1880, the grand list was only l1,3l3, or Il
valuation of 81, l3i 800. The case Of 81.
Adams puts in 4 still more striking light the
effect of the law as regards personal proper
ty. In 1880 the assessed valuation OF
its entire personal property was S3lS,-
| l1S. This year 81 200 600 worth OF stock
of Il single corporation - the National
| Car Company - held in st. Adams has
| been brought to light. In other words
| this single item gives sum liable TO taxa
| ton nearly lour times rs large as the whole
personal property under the old system.
| The general result looking over the whole
State, completely vindicatcs the position
taken at the start and all along maintained
by the Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

HIVE " t>ttr's 1shishhos
always At hand. II cures Coughs Colds brohch''is'
Wnoopnr Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption
and all Throat and Lung Complaints. 90 cents ana
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

And 80 much Of said Lads WEI h. soil at Public
the 18th day OF MY y. u. i,S', a. ID o'clock = NJ
costs, unless previously pad.
Dated at Bo!ioH. Aforesaid, 'hi3 s'a dY oil
j2wS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15
5sean Temperature for the Week s'nd-
ing April o, for Eight Years.

PAPER coffius are the latest luxGrics
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

Kurrpry TIE Casa French boy
named Missile. G years of age, was run
over and killed at Bennington, Tuesday
afternoon. by train on the Labanon Springs
railroad The train was running backward
at the time and the hoy, who had stopped on
the track to play as he was returning to
school, was not seen by the engineer The
body was terribly manglel, the neck being
nearly severed and the trunk cut in pieces
The ELECTRO LdHT-We learn that
negotiations are in progress for the organiza-
ton of 4 company to introduce the Brush
electric light in this city. The projectors Ct
the enterprise are confident that there is
money in it and are sanguine of success,
Tie advantage and economy Of the electric
LIGHT are shown near home at the mill at
Winoosli. There is no question but that
this is the coming light and its general in
PRODUCTION is only question Of time.
RAuroND MATTrrs.- \ meeting of prom
inent railway officials, comprising Hon, j.
Gregory Smith, and Superintendent Hobart
Of the Central Vermont, and officers OF the
Boston, Concord and Montreal, Passumpsic
and Southeastern roads, was held in Montreal
recently \ satisfactory agreement was
concluded 10y the several parties, 10 take
effect from April I. The arrangement in
cludes also all passenger business from points
in Canada between Ottawa and Quebec
which may he brought 10 New England
points by the roads mentioned. SPECIFIC
rates are to he maintained, and the expenses
incident 10 ticket runners and agents are TO
he done away with,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15
(h0urin'S .JHTIson absH Com.
mission store.

snan line Young black Wlr' Ter ale.
rniy carnage Tor 'h, 80 % ~ ald $3.50.
AT Oh a u Y | n =,
College 81 Huntingdon, w
Apr -, dSwtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15

@. o. F.-NEw LODGE INSTITUTED. -
Wednesday evening was a notable occasion
at Odd Fellows Hall, ii being the institution
of new lodgeof that order. The institution
tool, place under the auspices OF Grand
Master Charles Woodhousc of Rutland, and
was a very pleasant affair. The new lodge
will be known as Hamilton Lodge, No. "A.
The list of officers elected was as follows;
y. G.-M r. Tyler.
Y. Gil. ii. Davis.
Secretary-C. Il. Nash.
Treasurer-C. l.. Hart.
Trustees George A. Rumsey. W. l.. Mil
lington, r. A. Miles.
Chaplain-S. c. kimball.
Warden-Wm. b. Lund.
Conductor-W. ii. Lang.
Guar,lans-T. W. Downcr, J. II. Marks.
RS. ST X. Weaver.
Is. S.-B. F. Ostrander.
r. :. y. Gil. y. Crandall.
l.. :. y. G.-George l.. Draper.
II. :. V. &c. II. Nash.
l.. 5. V. CIV. |. Fennel.
Members of the Order from Green Noun
tain, Winocski and various other lodges were
present After the institution, At the invita-
ton OF the newly organized lodge, the party
adjourned TO the American Hotel, where
was found fiuc collation., served in mine
host nrews best style, TO which was done
full justice. After the enjoyment of
pleasant social hour the company dispersed,
gra,ilicd, as they well might be, at the flat
tcrinr prospects of the new lodge. The
order Of odd Fellows is daily growing in mem
bership and prosperity all over the country,
and of lis future greatness there is hardly 4
| limit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15
nd Cap Depa1

exclusively 10 Hats and Caps, and shall display
ular.y line line of Soft and SIN iiais from
from 80 etc. up TO the finest of French felt. Self
shape. In BOlS AND CHILDRENS HATS we
no, giving satisfaction. Call AMI examine sly les
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15
tment.

the largest and most varied lin. ever shown IN inc
best manufacturers IN the country. SOft HAS,
Conforming Stin IIats.-these Hats Will NJ Any
nav, taken special pains 10 select some new anu
and prices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-04-15
COMPANY'S STORE.

that goes to make up tirst-c!ass Gents Furnishing
EoN%ET SILK. Inc finest line OF Spring Ties
We offer as a special bargain, one lot oil lhiahl-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

A REMARKABLE PLACARD.
The Way the Lines Were Drawn in Wiz.
giBia.


The following placard was torn from q
school house door in Richmond on the day of
election, and shows how closely the lines were
drawn between the two parties in that State:
PAUSE, VIRGINIAN!
READ BIFoRE YOU voTEl
Remember,
Ifyou vote the Cameron ticket this day
I. You vote Yourself and your state repudlator.
2. You vote for mixed schools now aud mixed mar
You take the African side in Camerons war on
!. You vote that MANNED confederate soldiers must
be kicked out of office to make room for negroes
5. You vote to perpetuate strife IN Virginia.
q. You indOrse MahOne'S treason TO the national
Democracy last year and 10 Virginia this year.
4 You ndOrse his destruction of more than six and
n third millions OF Virginia property
4, You vote for COnkiing and Dawes who persecute
Virginia, against Bayard, who loves her, and Hamp-
ton, who fOughtfOr her
a. You turn your back on the national Democracy
and embrace your enemies.
- You belle your vote Of last November. ,
L. You vote against three as gallant vrgInlans as
live.
II you vote the Daniel ticket this day
!. You vote TO end the debt question honorably.
without adding cent to your taxes. .
. You vote for peace between the races but II
Caneron's war comes you stand by your blood,
81 You vote against wearing Mahones or any
]. You vote to standb your friends and against
&. You vote on the side of every Democrat In III,
Union, In Office or out OF onice.
G. You vote for separate schools and for the purity
7. You vote against turning Virginia over to n re
!. You vote that MANNED confederates have still
D. YOU vote to keep the Judiciary out of politics.
10. You repudate John r. Lewis ana all who sup
ii. YOU stand by your principles for twelve year
past, and by your vote last November for Hancock
- You yote for three gallant confederate soldier
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
CIyIi.scrvIc- Conundrum..

To the Editor of Tux hiTuuLicAS;
In your Tuesday sissuc you say, "squibo-
graphically" that after examining list of civil.
service questions Of the current pattern In the
Treasury Department, three distinguished uhey
are all distinguished" amt they p Senators aud
u Cabinet officer, came 10 the conclusion that they
were not IT for Government clerks II such were
the mouds in which clerkships were cast Well
so much for admission TO elerkships under
the "eiyll service reform" rules that have
prevailed for some time And now how is II In nc.
gard 10 promotions" In the civil service. Yesterday
a third-class clerk In one Of the divisions Of the
Sixth Auditors office, went 10 the Treasury" rs
is the good old custom, To be examiner for pro.
motion" TO the fourth grade-to determine whether
he was III TO be promoted, This gentleman, who
is an excellent clerk, has been engaged In exactly
the same sort Of work, and nj the same identical
desk and in the same room, for nearly ten years,
When he gets back from the ordeal at the Treas
uary, he will occupy the same chair, use the same
desk and room, and resume the same work where
he len ofi-that Is, if he finds out through this
civil.servicc examination that he is competent for
the taskI W.