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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11

The Rev. II. G. Bowers, principal
of the Burkettsvillc (NId.) Female
Seminary; visited Mr.. James H..
Rodricll, of this place, and baptized
two of Mr.. Rodrick's children, last
week, also preached at Mt. Hope on
Friday evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11

PUBLIC SALEs.-Attcntion is called
to tile following Public Sale advertise
ments, in this paper:
Saturday, September I0th.-Pcr-
sonaL Prop erty, by Mary y. Lewis,
AdlniniStr atrix.
Friday, September 21st. Real Es-
tate, by n. S. White, Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11

DTCtEEN not life is sweeping by, 20 and
hGnC i dare before yor diE,Es6Ibcthing
mighty and sublime leave behind to csINquer
time" 5GG week in your own town. sBOut-
fit free. No rick. Everything new. Capital
not required. We will furnish you everything.
Many making fortunes. Ladies' make as
much Us men. aud boys and girls make great
pay. Reader. If yoH want business at which
you can make great pay all the time, write for
particulars to nAILETT !G Co, Portland, Maine.
December 10 1SC2-1Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11

AGRICULTURAL FAIHs.-Thc follow
ing Agricultural Fairs will be held at
the dates named:
Wheeling, w. Va. (state)-scpt
1918.
Culpepcr. Va.-Scpt. lib.
Frederick, Md.-Oct. 9-l2.
lIagerstown, Md.-Oct. 1919.
Roanoke, Va.-Oct. 1919.
Winchester, Va.-Oct. 1920.
Stanton. Va.-Oct. 1926.
Lynchburg, Va.-Oct. 2l-2G.
Richmond, Va, Estate, )-Oct. 81
Nov. 2.
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cal Miscellany.

Of Boots and Shoes at S.
yns Exner, of IIarper's Fer,
secured a patent for a sled.
chester Presbytery will meet at
Cliff Church, September 18th.
dfst frost of the season, in
3eality, appeared on Thursday
t,S95 l3.t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11
orr PAGEANT MIGHT,

Another remarkable spectacle will be witnessed,
and effects produced never before attempted in
any city of the world.
The parade will be the grandest in extent
The costumes. all entirely new. were made in
Paris and beyond all comparison the finest
ever imported to this country. The unparal-
leled number of Forty TaDcau Floats will be
in line. and will be larger and more imposing
i'll construction than ever before known. Some
conception of the amazing extent of the pa
gcant may be CLEANED from the fact that up
wards of thirteen hundred men. two hundred
and thirty horses, six bands, and six hundred
carried lights are required to place it upon the
streets.
No advance will be made in the usual rates
for Hotel Accommodations either in Baltimore
Or Washington. visitors being enabled to stop
i'll either city. the Baltimore and Ohio running
FIFTY-MINUTE TRAINS
between the two cities. Trains run at least
every hOur.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11
MaItbY House,
Taylor Hotel,
WINCHESTER, W.

THE undersigned takes pleasure in annoauc-
4 ing 10 his numerous friends in Virginia and
elsewhere. that he has undertaken the manage
lnent of this Famous Hotel for term of years.
To those who know him it is useless to saw that
he will spare no effort to render tile TAYLOR
HOUSE worthy of their patronage. Strangers
and the public at large are cordially invited to
give tie Taylor House Il trial. He has rcfitted
it from top to bottom, and with No. 1 cooks and
polite and accommodating employees in every
department, hopes to maintain the reputation
of the Taylor Hotel. famous among Travellers
for the last fifty years. Every Department of
the House will be conducted with view 10 the
comfort and convenience of its guests.
-" Special Facilities for Commercial Tray
clcrs. Terms to transient visitors 81. Copper day.
and advantageous rates to weekly and inOuthiv
BOarders. HENRY MULFERT.
April 10. 1851.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11

Ok 10 \ week made at home bY the indus
- I n trious. Best BusIness now before tbe
public. Capital not needed. We will FtBrt you.
Men, women, boys and girls wanted everywhere
tn work for us. Now IL the time. You Gun
work i'll spare time, or give your whole time to
the business. No OtlIeT bmsiHess will pay you
nearly as wei. No one can fail To NAL &c eTior-
nous pay, by engaging at once. Costly outfit
and terms free. Money made fast. enSfly, and
hOnOrably. Address THUE &c Co.. Augusta,
Maine. Deccmber 10. 18Sg-1Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11
ORIoLE FESTIVITIES
Electrical Displays
And another night of Wondrous
MYSTIC PAGEANTRY

NEVER EQUALED IN THE WORLD.
On the Electric Night. Lord Baltimore will
arrive i'll the Harbor of Baltimore upon one of
the finest steamers ailOat and which will liter
ally be blaze of electrical illumination. The
Royal Steamer will be escorted up the harbor
by from sixty to eighty tug boats, four abreast.
colOrs. From all sides of the harbor Fire
Works in great profusion will he discharged
from special burgess stationed for such purpose.
and the spectacle US u Whole will be an unpre
ccdcntcd one.
Arriving in the city, Lord Baltimore, his
COurticrs. Household and Officers will be es-
corted to the City Hall by a most novel Mil
itary Paradc-a thousand soldiers covered with
Electric Lights i'll different colors; horses with
electrical plumcs. and the whole city present.
ing scene simply Understandable.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11
TO FARM Frs.
GRAIN I

III purchase WEtEST and CORN for one Of
the strongest firms In the United States. cam
offer inducements that should secure the larger
quantity of grain grown IN the Shenandoah
Valley. md kindly ak our farmers To call and
get quotations before selling their grain. Cash
pail N. defice7y. e. ". TKUsSEI.L.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11
UNDERTAKING.

I um prepared to give my special attention to
the business of Undertaking.
Being practical mechanic and determined
to give satisfaction. respectfully solicit share
of public patronage.
May Is. 1877. LEWIS STARRY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11

CUPEREOR Liverpool Refined Table SoIt. put
- up expressly for Family and Dairy use
Come and buy at
JOSEPH II. EASTERDky's
Tin. Stove and Grocery Store.
RROOMS! BEOOMs The Largest and
ID Best Assortmcnt of Brooins & for sale at
JOSEPH II. yesterdays.
HAVE several secondhand Cook Stoves on
4 hand, which l VIII sell cheap. Come carly
If yOu want them. j. II. YESTERDAY.
CRACKERS and Cakes Just received, and
" they are fresh and nice.
JOSEPH Fl. YESTERDAY.
4 MOTHER lot of those Farm Bells. for cali
IA ing harvest hands to dinner. DC. Come
and buy az JOSEPH H. YESTERDAYS.
REST Kerosene Oil. by the gallon only L5 cts.
II JOSEPH II. EASTERDAT.
June &c. 1883.
GREEN Apples. by the barrel, bushel, Peck
VI or piece. Call aud see me.
Jan. 8. 1853. JOS. IL YESTERDAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11
Arlington House,
LURAY, PAGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

TNHE undersigned has taken charge of tho
Il above Hotel, and having thoroughly rem
Ovated and rc-furnished the same. is prepared
to serve the travelling public with every accom-
mediation afforded by nrst-class country hotels
The patronage of the public. and especially of
my friends in Jefferson county. is respectfully
solicited. Rates moderate.
March %. 1s3-oaS1,S1-tr. - - ~ =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11
NOTICE.

December 10. 1889.
lust received large lot of Frcnch's SUI
- pcrior Cologne; Infailible Corn Curc-''No
cure no pays" T0Othache Drops; aromatic
CaChous. for purifying tho breath; PretlO Fills
ctrCic's7 best handkerchief Extracts of choice
odors, by, the ounce or quantity: fellows.
SWANS Down and other Toilet Powders.
July II, 1883. Dr. CIAS: f; PRATT.
lust received. at DIR. PRATTS Drug Store.
- choice lot Cigars. The best 2 for &c. i'll
the town-also fine lot of higher priced goods.
AN now prepared to furnish: in any guam
titles and all colors: :'AVEREL'S READY
test of years, and is used by ali the leading
Railroad Companies upon their DcpOts, Shops
and other buildings, which is a good guarantee
OF its superior quality. Sold by the quantity
ut reduced rates. Price per gallon, $50.
July II. 1885,. DIR. CHAS. Z. PRATT.
Use DENTITRINE q fragrant and refresh
- ing preparation for Cleansing the Teeth.
Purifying the Breath and Hardening the Gums.
Prepared by DIR. CHAS. Z. PRATT.
HAVE in stock and keep constantly on
i hand, q full supply Of Spices. Nutmcgs.
White and Black Ginger, TEsmerIc, &c, for
Preserving and PiCsling purposes.
July II. 1881. DR.. CTtAE. E. PRATT.
SUBSCRIPTIONS BRING THEM TO US
L THIS department of our business receives
our greatest care and attention. and nothing is
spared to make everything connected with it as
complete and perfect as possible. None but the
purcst and best ingredients are ever used. The
greatest care and attention to even the miuutest
details are invariably Observed. None but ex-
pcrienced and thoroughly competent persons
are allowed in this particular department. No
| pains is spared TO have the prescription pre-
pared from the yer: best ingredients with e9l-
trcnic accuracy in order that the result may be
PERFECTION. Weinyitc your patronage, guar
antccing satisfaction and reasonable CHARGES at
all times. GEO. 7. LIGHT,
| October 8, 1882. Druggist.
| lust received good assortment of Coffee
! q Mills. Those in need of them will please
| give inc call. JOS. II. EASTERDAY.
SWEET Potatoes. for setting to raiser plants.
I'D for sale at JOS H-EASTERDAY'S.
| A MOTHER lot of those superior ChoppfnI
| "A Axes just received.
| February 6. JOS. H EASTERDAY.
| CNOAL AND WOOD Just received. a fun
| ~ supply of Stone. Nut and Lump Coal: also
full stock Of good Wood. For sale and de-
livered at lowest prices.
january O. 1888. JOHN 4. kRNETT.
zTUST received the best varieties of Glass
- ware ever offered in CharlestoFvn. and for
sale at low prices. by 5. s. DALGARN.
| WARNER'S Safe Remedies. SCOTS FInuI.
w sion, India Chologogue. and Parker's
! Tonic: sold by GEO. T. LIGHT. !
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-11

TUsT received a full line of Henry A. Drecr's
- Garden Seeds. Silver Skinned Onion ScttE,
&c. by the quart. pint or package. These
seeds lave been sold in fhis market and huve
given perfect satisfaction, and will he Gold as
low rs any. For gale by
Feb. %, 1893. DR.. CHS. E. PRATT.
4 ESQ large line of Books. Stationary.
"A Blank Books. Cranes Note AID Letter
Paper. the best in the market and Of all shades.
Latest Terra Gotta Cream, Azure. Pink, Silver
Gray, Cadet Blue, &c. With Envelopes ~ match.
Correspondence and Regret Cards OF the latest
styles. Also. hTgc assortment Of Pfang's.
r. Tuck d Co.'s. &C., Easter and Birthday
Feb 81. 1888. DIR. CIIAs. E. PRATT.
IHOMTSY, Beans. Dried Apples. Peaches and
II Prrfncs. Cheese. Fresh Crackers. and u
| variety of lamps and other Glassware jnst re-
| ceiyed by S. 8. DALGARN.
November 81. 1882.
! GEO. T. LIGHT has for sale Ridges infant
lO Food, Taylor's Arrow Root. Condensed
Milk EagIe). BiEcontiHe, Tapioca. &c.
| q EO. T. LIGHT has for sale PIoYcstan Co
W lognc. Hoyt German Cologne: aiso tho
Genuine German Cologne. AJsO Toilet Soap
all kinds. Castillo Soap. white aud NOTED.
4! q 60. 7. LIGHT has for sale HOrsefOr6s
~ Acid Phosphate.
! July 10, 1881.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17
s"Skill and patience succeed wher

s.s"Skill andpatience succeed where
force fails" The quiet skill and pa
tient research which brought forth
Kidney-Wort illustrates the truth OF
the fable. Its grand success every
where is admitted. Disease never comes
TO us without 4 cause. Ask any good
physician the reason and he will tell
YOU something interferes with the work
ing Of the great organs. Kidney Wort
enables them to overcome all obstruc
lions and preserves perfect health
TRY a box or bottle at once.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

Every farmer needs reliable Live
Stock Journal and we have made ar
engagements to furnish to our subscribers
Just such journal. The Plateau Gaaette
and the Breeders Live Stock Journal
one year for the small sum of $500.
Every subscriber will receive a large
and choice engraving of the famous
Hereford cattle. Call at our office and
examine this journal and We are certain
you will want it.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

SwAYNE's rILLs-CoNrorrINs 70 THE SIcK'
Thousands die from neglect to properly Teat
Impure blood, Constipation, Dysprpis. Mals-
ria, Apoplnxy. Liver, Kidney, Heart Diseases,
Dropsy. and Rheumatism. But to the debll-
tsted. burdened with such serious sickness, We
.cuseientously recommend ''SwATSE's PiILs.
which contain medicinal properties possessed
~ no other remedy. Sent by mail for 25c.
Box Of 80 pills; s bOx,s. 81. tin stamps
,dlress DIR. SwArsE & Sos, Philadelphia, Pa
49, y DyS0iAA
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

An old lady being asked to sub
scribe for newspaper, declined on
the ground that when see wanted
news she manufactured it herself.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

"Well, there is something in
that as the man said when he
tried to put on his boot with kit
ten in it.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

A poem in an agricultural paper,
called "Song Of the Farmer Boy"
very appropriately commences, Ho!
brothers, ho!'
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

SKINNY Men," Wells Heslth
Remover" restores health and vigor,
cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual
Debility.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

The chaplain of the Iowa State
prison was asked by a friend how
his parishioners were. "All under
conviction" was the reply.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

Mrs Farnham, Of Wisconsin, has
just buried her sixth husband, and
the papers call her successful plan
ter.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

A Western editor says that a girl
who is now called "a beautiful
blonde, was, a few years ago,termed
"a tow-head."
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

1.-THE prisoner has very smooth
countenance." Eyes, he was ironed
Just before he was brought in.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

"RoUaH ON RATS Clears out rats,
mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs,
.kunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c.
Druggists.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

fy-Faded articles of all kinds res
tored to their original beauty by Dia-
mond Dyes. Perfect and simple. 10
cents, at all Druggists.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

In some parts of Colorado water
sells at two cents pint, which shows
that they haven't dug their wells
deep enough to reach the quartz.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

What is the most profitable of all
manufactures? The shoe, for every
pair is soled before it is finished.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

cit is impossible for a woman to
suffer from weakness after taking Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

BUcHuPAlBA." Quick, complete
sure, all annoying Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary Diseases.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

The circus lion is not so fierce as
they paint him.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17
Late to bed and early to rise is a
cool weather proverb to despise.

Anything for a quiet life," as the
merchant said when he quit adver-
Using.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

The all-niyht street-car smells of
the lamp.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

England may be merry. but the
merry part Of her must stick close
at 'OM8.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

Honesty is the best policy when
you play with transparent cards.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

Eternal drumming is the price of
business.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17

EXTRACT.
THE GREAT VEGETABLE
PAN C--c--2oYE3 and SPECIFIC
TOR INFLAMMATION AND
hEMO3,HAcEs.
rheumatism, Neuralgia.
No otner preparation has cured so many eases
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Our Eaasf,' is invalaatlc in these diseases,
Lumoaso, Pain in Back or 81 &C. etc. Ou.
O,rtsn"ni $50 cents) for use when removal Of
clothing is inconyenicnt, is great help IN 70.
lievirE infannatory cases.
'iemorrhages. f fsss., s sss% q,
and stopped Or Nasal tSri"g" (1s
cents), and anoal"rs s. oo), are great aida
in arrestng internal bleeding.
Diphtheria e. Sore Throat
Use the Extract promptly. LISA sure cure.
Delay is dangerous.
Catarrh. CHIC tic for hi. disease AS" cyll il
Head, etc. Our Cat .r"h. "r.." special;
" prepared to meet rous cases, contains all
the curat properties Of the Ex'r"ct; eur
Nasal kyrins,. inval able for use in ca.
tarrhal Affections Is simple andinexpensive.
Sores, Ulcers, Wounds,
Sprains and Eruiseo.sas.li:.
iax, cooling and cleansing. Use eur ",n,-
IOrrt in connection with the Tfnc':n
will aid III healing, soitening and n keeping cut
the Air.
Burnsand Scalds. s ss+ all. :a'y y.is
1t i. unrivaled. and should be kept in every fam
lily ready for ,,se in case OF accidents; dressing
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vent scars.
lnfiamed or Sore Eyes.
1t can b. used without tn. slightest fear o.
. aar%: s" ni.nsu. . ps. AL ''A
'arache, T'oothache and
Faceache. S wsin .. 'ss hst 70 :,.s
lions, it. effcc, i. simply wonderful.
Co;loe nNnt DleeuinK" r E'cni"S'
ftIcSy Iii. the Ereatest known remedy: rap
iiy curing when other medicines have failed.
I'vnd's Ex,ra"s MediSstea PNptr
and Pies Oar Ointm ant s Of great ser.
vcs where tho renewal Of clothing is ineenve'
nent.
For Broken Breast and
Sore Nipples. :. .1 sl..niy and a.:
eacieus that mothers who have sncs USED u VIII
never Be without it. Or Ointment is the
best emol!ient that can be applied. :,
Female Complaints. esn n.sd
be called in for the majority oftemale diseases il
the l.x'rar, be used. Full directions ACCOM-
pany each bottle.
CAUTION.
Ponds Extractaa!ss:: been ssau lni''i e.:
the word. ponds Extract" blown IN
the glass, and our picture Grade MARE ON SUR
Rounding BUN wrapper. Always insist on hav-
tux Ponds Extract, pntty IN orr oOtt!ee
Take no other preparation. I.ss 7IessY so'@ W
6ulk Or by measure.
Prico Of Ponds Extract, Toilet .rt.
tles and Specialize,
PONDS EXTRACT. Soc, St.vJ, $i.75.
Toilet Cream. ......i.00 Catarrh Cure..... Is
DsntIfrIes......... so Plaster ......... 70
.upSaks .......... rs Inhaler Glass 6oeol.o0
Talst Ssap( 3CaksO so Nasal Syringe 70
| Eminent ......... SO Msdleated Paper. -
Family Syringe, Si.00.
Prepared only by PONDS EXTRACT CO,
NEW YORK AND LONDON.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-11-17
ODDS AND ENDS.

Generally in the wrong bo1--cig-
Hr0,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-05
Telegraphic.
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL.
Provisions Of the New Civil
Service Rules.
Avoiding on the sly-Ths Usual
List Of Crimes and Casual
ties Strikes, Etc.

NKw YORK, Nav A.--.Th. Times to-day
prints the draft OF the civil service rules as
they were presented to the prexident. They
open with Two rules couchedFsh the Ian
ruage OF the statute prohibiting coercion
by any one IN the service VI the poliiicsl
action OF other person OF body, and all
interference with any election, and also
announcing that no one in the service shall
be under any obligation 10 contribute
10 any political fund, and will not be re-
moved or otherwise preiudced for refusing
TO DO 80.
The officers coming under the rules are
divided into three classes, 10 be known az
1.-THE classified service at Washington"
'The classified customs service snd''Ths
classified postal service Under the
second class are embraced eleven custom
houses. Under the third are included
twenty-three postoffices. Rule . pro-
vides, in the language OF the law, FOR open
competitive examinations, practical IN
their character and calculated TO test fitness
for the positions sought, and II also pro.
yides for competitive examination OF 4
suitable character 70 test the fitness OF per-
sons for promotion in the service
The subjects OF the examinations for ad
mission 10 the service arc described in the
seventh rule. They are penmanship, copy
Ing and letter. writing, the fundamental
rules OF arithmetic, fractions and percent
age, Interest, discount, and the elements
OF book keeping aud accounts, In all OF
which minimum rank Of 80 per cent II
required. The subjects OF the clements OF
the English language, and OF the geogra.
ply, history and government OF the United
States are Included, but on these only 80
per cent. Is required 81 , minimum, aud
for the lower Offices examinations will be
limited 10 penmanship, copying and orthog-
rapby. and the Fundamental rules OF arith.
metc, with grade of 65 per cent at least.
Special examinations may be beld for APP
pointment TO offices requiring peculiar
qualifications.
Provision is made In the rules TO exclude
any consideration OF political or religious
views or affiliations and TO discourage any
disclosures Of them. Arrangements are
made for observing the requirements OF the
law regarding the superintendent OF ap-
pointmcnis among the various States. The
commission il 10 certify to the respective
appointing officers the three pensions
standing highest IN examination among
those eligible 10 the place 10 be filed, aud
from these the appointment is TO be made.
II the appointing officer requests II, the
certifcafion will be made from those Of one
sex; otherwise sex Is TO be disregarded.
Appointments are to be made nrst for
probationary term OF six mouths, and de-
tailed provision Is made for securing salts
factory evidence OF tha conduct OF the sp-
po.ntee durins this term. II II confirm his
iitness he will be absolutsly appointed; "
not, h. WI be regarded tbe Gloss ~ the
probation AZ out OF the service.