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THr " Bon MAncHR"
s1e-s1s 7TH STREET NORTHWEST.

The attendance at our Grand Opening on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday last, and our efforts to see that
all who came received prompt and satisfactory service
has not permitted US to devote much time as we
would like to our advertising department. but the
lowing can be taken as an
INDEX OF THE FUTURE
MILLINERY.
This department during the past few days has at
mind you that our Trimmed Hat branch Of the same
Is one OF our leading features All orders will be
Elaborate Jet Benness. ierens Shapes and styles of
trimming at $3.50 They are the wonder of all who
Chiidren's School Hats. large variety. 4sc. 5sc,
Ladies' Bonnets. Fancy Tulip Straw in all shapes
81 lie stock s. seem to be ap
All the Newest and Latest Novelties in this line will
De found upon our counters 'Brocade" "Picot Edge
warranted pure silk "Brocade' No IL Rshosss only
ench WIDE Waisred Sash Ribbon. imported quality.
TRIMMINGS.
Beads, Jets Piouets. Ornaments, HatPins, STRAW
Brads and Laces. Crepe Lsse Laces and Nets n de-
FLOWERS
The '.Mikado Monture" only Csc. Handsome Bou-
quets 4sc. 64c. 74c soc and 9Sc admirable for hat
trimming.
Gauze Vests only &c., ong Sleeves
Gauze Jersey Vests, 39c Balbriggan Vests only
S9c, Long sleeves. Short Sleeyesl
49c.; Jersey Baimoral Vests, CSC
Immense assortment Merino Vests and Pants at all
wss Wg9 Lace all coors AZ inches
4 fS11s .s spanish FIoaasisss AS ss1e.
4neH I5e IN all
Splendid assortment Torchon and Medci.
as M '''aGs acSSess 2 Vide Csc
yard: 5 Incl wide. l5c yard:
Escurial Flounce. S425. beaded Grenadine $36s.
g. 4 and inches WIDE only 1215c.
SWISS InsertlngS and Edgngs very fine work, 1Oc
swiss and Nainsook Flouncangs for dresses, espec
spanish Gupure 1aces--2uch, 1sc; s-inch, csc; s.
lncn &c; 1-nch, Soc: 9-inch. SOC; l2-inch, csc.
HANDKERCHIEFs. COLLARS, &C, &C.,
Have been changed. and have obtained more space
(Which was needed and can better display the attrac
Pure Linen Hemsttcked coiored Borders, &c. 1Oc
Tablespoonful Values.
Pure Grass Linen, Colored, Embroidered, Zoe, 22c
and 25c
COLLARS, CUFFS AND RUCHlNGs
BY combining these departments it makes it more
convenient for you.
3-rows Crepe Lisse. Silk Stitching Ruching, 15c,
The New "Mikado' Ruching, in yellow only 4Oc
Ladies Linen Collars, &C.: 8 for Csc.
&c., 2 for CSC.
Cuffs, Pure Linen all Sizes 13c. pair; 2 for CSC.
~ Watch the papers for announcements which
will result to your benefit.
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WANTED--ROOMS.

NTANTED-BY APRIL 18TH. THREE UN-
w furnished Rooms on first or second floor, by
family of terms reasonable; state price, refer
ences. Address Box %, Star office. Its
VEIANTED-ROOM FROM Doth APRIL, FOR
w six months; O room not less than 16 feet square,
and 10th ST., for storage of furniture Address
T. J. Star office. ap5-3t*
VgIANTED 1.-TWO FIRST OR SECOND-STORY
w rooms. convenient to Treasury. furnished or UNI
furnished. Rent not SlS by the year. Address.
Mrs HavenS Third Auditors Office. ap34t&
TAINTED THREE COMMUNICATING
w rooms, suitable for light housekeeping. between
10 and I'd Address Ii. l. j.. Star office.
apS3t*
VIZ ANTED by A FAMILY OF ADULTS,
w three or TOUR unfinished Rooms, the second
floor Permanent, if suited References required aud
best references given. Address ~ H., Star office a3t'
VTyANrED-THREE OR FOUR UNPUBLISHED
w rooms same floor. or mediuum-5iZed house
10Th and north Of + SITS W.. state terms Ad
dress Nv. j. w. star office. ap3-3ts
yyyANTED-BY TWO PERSONS, THREE UN-
w furnished Rooms, secoud floor, for light
housek coping. Must be between and and Sth and
1Ith SITS. State price. Address Box IL star Office.
ap2-3t*
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OFFICES.

Per. Mo.
$50 F st. NV, Sd fioorS6O
46S La. ave, basement..30
46S La. ave-, Sd FIR, 4r.3O
portion of property on my
office for bulletin issued ON
fHOS. +. WAGGAMAN.
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FOR RENT-HOUSES

LNoR RENT-FoUR-RooM HOUSE. WATER IN
II the yard 2019 18th ST. nv Apply a CHARLES
;. SbRENES. 1928 9TH St ap5-,rs
LN0R RENT-FURNlSHED HoUsE-FROM NAY
hrst TO December first; containing L. rooms cor
her OF and 18th SITS. n. w: house very pleasant,
with large parking whole length of oc Very low
Call AT 1902 X ST. W. w. WRIGHT. an.S-sts
E>oR RENT-oR LEASE-oNE OF THE FINEST
corners In the northwest section. good opening
drug store Address Box 20, Star Office. aS-lw
LNoR RENT-l9O2 nth ST NV. SIX ROOMS
II m. l.: $50. 602 4th hve-room brick: Sll.
DAVIDSON & DAVIDSON,
ap5-StH 3ir aud ID SITS NV
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U.NuR sALE-ONE OF THE MIST DIssIRARIF
building sites In the city. Corner 10Th street and
scott Circle. 40 n mont, and about $500 feet park
ing. Nm A. NDI-NG
o-.G st nv
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EUR REM
II 10th st. bt. O&P.l66.67
1873 y. H sv :, Is TIPS
62l 18th sI................lO0
1a2S / St NV. IL ISIS. 80
las n St NV. 1or...--6o
2Ol6 Hiilyer Pi.. l0r.--tio
225 + ST. NV. q rs .........5u
$40 n. j. ave. w. 9r....J0
1919 4 ST nv. l4r..-l5O
nO2 9tn 81. NV. IL rs IS
$50 LIST st.sw. Or. 1850
1870 10Th ST.. z rS.......4o
1887 14th st. NV. Sr....45
THO,
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The attendance at our Grand Opening on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday last, and our efforts to see that
all who came received prompt and satisfactory service
has not permitted US to devote much time we
would like to our advertising department. but the fol,
lowing can be taken as an
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I,NoR sALE-THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
10Th ST. and Rhode Island ave. One OF the cholc-
est locations In town. Call for plat.
Nm p Y9ifNG
ap oSt n m ~
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IN ANACoSTrA-
hveroom HOUSE 800
FOR sac OR RENT
. new modern seven-room Houses. with large front
and side yarCS.
Apply 10 IL A. GRlSNOl.D.
mh2olm AnacoStla. u. a.
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lNoR sALE-FINE BUILDING LoT ON MASSA-
a chusetts ave, 9Th aud lSth. $500 viii buy Il
taken promptly this 1880 feet Of cheCe ground with
small buildings thereon. paying sinE OF inter.
ST a4,a-pf
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A FEW SECONDHAND PIANOS IN GOOD
AAorder. Prices reasonable and terms easy.
SANDERS d STAYMAN,
apo-lw 1874 + st. NV.
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FOR SAIE-LOTS

LNoR sALE-tINE LOT, 3oSeo. l. st, NEAR
Il 9Th n.w- 9oc per foot two lots l. NSn. Vermont
ave, bet. I aud NV, zoe; rs 600 fronting On
n and l. ana l2th SITS Sc. c3.OOo two lots, l1N.l
feel, on l4th. near " - NV Sl-5o fer fout two
fine building lots fronting on Vermont ave and l2sh
- near Iowa Circle, with brick Dwelling $4,000.
apps" Apply TO ]. {. COX. cor. and lth SIS NV
NOR sALE-A PLAT or GROEND go BY "a
Il feet, on a corner; suitable for small houses
HCF1N q OYER
apS-1 18th aud St. NV
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HOR Rent.

EOR RENT
II 426 College ST.. Sr $50
5 Langdon Terrace. ~. =
.sS I'd st, Sr..w'rAga&ls
.l3 Irwin St NV, or..-li
pn Wilson 81. NV. Sr--la
1904 - Can 81, 5r--lo.s'l
sso2 LIST -. s.w-. Sly
9th 81. extended, Sr......s
APPS ST. A. - CANNt
EOR RENT-Bl - ~
h lana ave. n w.-soS q.
and fixtures. best stani fol
SO 3le & st. a.w., l6 TO
ne, > rooms. water and
rooms and water: Sl4
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EOR RENT
II S.E. &S.W. Per. Mo.
100 LIST St. Sc, 10 rs...S40
81 ID 81. Sc. mi, 9r.25.53
%. 18th st. S w, 4 rs...-25
3S;S { st. Sc, 8 rs-........-2o
$50 c 81. Sc. 9rs. %
62ISo.5 { ST. s.w. q rS.l
43l 10th ST. s.w.. q rs...-l5
10 Va. ave. Sc, D rs..-11
STORES.
Per Mo.
1913 F ST. NV, . rs. ..Sl25
3o9 Eel.av.n.e., st &dw-2O
S E.cor.l0th&S.C. av.s.el5
The above is only a small
books. For full lis. call at
the LIST and 18th. ap2l
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND.
II OST-ON THE Sd INST. IN CENTER MAR
IL ket, Locket Monogram. w. r. T. liberal re-
ward will be paid If left at DOT 1th ST NV. lts
OST-LARGE MALE CAT; WHITE BODY
IL gray tall one hind leg partly gray and one gray
ear. Reward at 223 4l2 ST. s.w. ap5-lt*
II OST-APRIL 3. A LADIES GOLD WATCH.
Il with fOb-chain; monogram r s. outside of
Liberal reward If returned to 1915 10Th St W.
ap53t*
r OST-$4 REWA RID FOR RETURN TO STAR
IL Office OF q pair Of Gold Cuff Buttons lost Thurs
day night Initials, X. +. ap5-2tS
CTRAYED-A COLLIE FEMALE PUP-BKOWN
- and whte had velvet collar, and tag No. 1851.
suitable reward If returned to J. G. JUDD, 14th st.
extended. ap5-2ts
II OST-A SMALL GOLD ANCHOR SUITABLE
IL reward if returned to oil St NV. ap5-2t*
T osT-LAST NIGHT AT ALBAUGHS OPERA
House, or going to returning therefrom, piece
OF Brown Chenille Trimming or Fringe from lady's
cloak. The finder will be rewarded on return of
to Box Office. Albaugh's Opera House. ap3-2ts
T osT-ON FRIDAY. BETWEEN $50 AND II
IL O'clock small gold Watch, with Louise en-
graved on outside Liberal reward ii returned TO Col.
OATES, National Hotel. ap3-3ts
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Elk. GOV.
A. H. STEPHENS COUSIN.

l am first cousin of the late Ex-Governor AL
exander H. Stephens and have been postal
clerk on different railroads since 1868. For ten
years have been sufferer from cancer my
face. which grew worse until the discharge of
matter became protuse and very offensive. | be-
came thoroughly Disguised with blood purifiers
and pronounced them humbugs, as had Tried
many without relief
Finally was induced to use B B. B., which
was about the LIST of February, and continued it,
use until the latter part of April. The offensive
discharge decreased at once and the hardness
around the cancer disappeared. Ii improved my
general health and l rapidly gained flesh and
strength. The discharge gradually decreased
and the cancer became less and less in size un
til nothing remains except scar to tell the tale
of once dangerous cancer. All who have seen
me since have commenced the use of B. B. B.
bear testimony ofmy great improvement, and the
scar on my face shows that il cured the cancer
l find that B. B. B. comes squarely mp TO whal
it is recommended, and l cannot say too much
in praise of this wonderful medicine. | hAye
tried them all. but B. B. B. stands at the top as d
blood purifier.
The above is copied from the Athens (Ga BIN
ner- Waterman, being the voluntary language 81
Mr.. James A. Greer, which Editor CAN'T in
dorses
Mr. Greer is an honest, upright citizen O
Athens, who had bad cancer, and his nWner
Gus friends thought that he could not live very
long, as the cancer was gradually sapping tn,
foundation of his constitution but now look.
| well and hearty.
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erLMoRR AT THE ST. LOUIS KNIGHTS TEMpLAR
CONCLAvE-

eiLAoRE AT THE 81. LOUIS KNIGHTS TExpLAR
CoNCLAvE-
About noon the bands began to arrive. and as
soon ~ they put in appearance they were given
instructions. Mr.. Gilmore made his divisions by
instruments, the solo comets being made up in
one squad, the second comets into another &c
Al O'Clock the order was given 10 march, pre-
coded by Colonel Gilmore bearing his baton in
his hand, aud the army Of 1900 musicians
marched toward the race track. As they filed
into the stand they were assigned their POSITIONS
The comets grouped themselves together on one
side OF the grand stand and the clarione,s Oppo
site them. Directly in front of Mr.. Gilmore's
stand sat the $50 brass tubas While the mu>i-
clans were arranging themselves the crowds
docked into the field, packing the space betw cen
the grand stand and the band platform There
were fully 10000 people standing ON The field
was packed to overiowing
The overflow stand to the right groaned with
its burden, while between them, filling the field
doated a sea of human heads OF the different
instruments taking part in the concert there
were: First or second B fiat cariOnets, $50 !;
flutes and piccOlOs, 76; E fiat clariOnets, 100;
bassoons saxophones, bass clarionets; &c, SO !;
French horns, 307; solo alto horns, 20; first Sec
Ond and third alto horns $50; solo fat cor
nets, co. first fiat cornets. 60; second B fiat
comets, 80; E fat comets, 60 trOmbones, 90 :;
first tenor horns, 60; second tenor horns, 60;
clarionets, 60; euphoniums, 40; bass tubas, $50 ;
bass drums, go; cymbals, go; snare drums, $50.
An appropriate programme was rendered. The
10000 people on the grounds echoed their feel
ings in round after round of cheering piece at
ter piece was rendered with the greatest perfec-
ton and success. 1t was glorious day for Gill
more.
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For Reliable Information

Read the Florida Annual 200 pages and latest
nap in six colors. Now in its Sd ear.
Lands Resources, Routes, Climate etc., impair.
TALLY aud fully treated Price 80 cents of all deal
ers or VIM. WHITLoCK, Publisher,
If 81 w. ed ST. n Y.
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Jacksonville Herald, 23d.1
The Tallahassee FLoRIDIAN is beyond doubt
the best advertising medium of the middle coun-
ties of the State. and to reach the people there is
no better channel than by advertising in rs COL
umns. In age it outranks almost any other
Southern journal, and in influence and sound
discretion it has no superior in the State. Let
our business men show their appreciation of
Middle Florida trade by making effort
through the FLoRIDTAN to secure it, and the
Herald vouches that they will find it money jul
dicously expended and will be returned 10 them
in the future with comnOund interest
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9 AGAINST l8.

Several physicians have pronounced my dis
ease blood poison, caused by paint or lead in the
paint, but they could not cure me. Last sum
mer used eighteen bottles of largely adver-
tised blood medicine which did me no more
good than 80 much water
l have used only two bottles of B. B. B. and
am proud to say that l have received greater
benefit from them than from the eighteen, and
am now rapidly recovering. There is no ques-
ton about the superiority OF B. B. 3. over all
blood remedies.
215 Reynolds street. W. II Woody
Augusta, Ga, April 21st, 1886.
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BOOK OF WONDERS FREE.

A BOOK OF WONDERS FREE.
All who desire full information about the cause
and cure of Blood PoisOns Scrnfula and Scrofu-
lous Swellings. Ulcers, Sores. Rheumatism, Kid
ney Complaints, Caiarrh, etc. can secure by
mail, free, q copy of our 80 page Illustrated
Book Of Wonders, filled with the most wonder
ful and startling proof ever before known.
Address, BLOOD BALM CO.,
Atlanta, Ga
Sold in Tallahassee by w. A. Raws and NJ.
Lively. Oct 7-1m
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Il h well, sonstimes, In the worry Of life,
To pause and listen 70 Others strife;
To feel the jostllng, 70 hear the beat r..
OF the wheels Of time on the busy street,
Thaf leads NJ home.
On, human heartsi how strange II seems,
With 20 much woe. and want, and need,
Thai ye gather strength In the trial hour,
And grasp the reins with Q mightier power,
And still press on.
IL there nobler work In Heaven above,
Where all Ii light, and JOY, and love,
Than eArth-born spirits do and dare,
In faith and hope, trusting His care
Who trod this path!
Then. weary ones, fresh courage take!
The victory won, the golden gate
IL opened wide, and Gods own hand
VIII lead you home TO that blest land,
To rest ct last
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ECZEMA
And Every Species Of itching
and Burning Diseases
Cured by Cuticuva.

ECZEMA. Salt Rheum, with lite agonizing itching
II and burning instantly relieved bv warm bath with
CurIcURA soar, and single application Of CurIcURA,
the Skin Cure. This repeated daily with two or
three doses Of CurcuRA REsoLvENr fhe New Blood Pm
rfer keep the blood COOL the Precipitation pare and
unrtating the bowel the liver and kidneys active
win speedily cure Eczema. letter, Ringworm Psoriasis
liched Prutns Scald Head Dandrud and species
of Itching, Scay and rimpy Humors Of the Scalp and
skim when the hest physicians and all known remedies
fail.
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FLESH sloUeHINo OFF IN PIECES.

For two years have been confined to bed with
a loathesome form of Blood Poison, which had
about eaten me up, and and others had no hope
OF a recovery. For awhile l could neither walk,
sit down, nor lie down, only in misery as my
flesh seemed to be falling of my bones in pieces
as big as hen egg My appetite was lost my
bones ached and panied me, and friends even
Stunned me. l used various blood purifiers
without benefit, and several physicians treated
me until large sums of money had been expend-
ed, but not one particle of good did any one
give me.
On the 10Th of February, 1886, Mr. F. r, Jack
son called to see if l was not dead, as it was
thought could not endure my suffering much
longer He concluded TO try B. B. b. on me and
got a bottle from Mr.. Rrockington, at Beaufort,
8. c., and before one bottle had been used com
menced gaining strength, my appetite improved,
sores commenced healing and when two bottles
had been used was on my feet and walking
around to the establishment of everybody
Witness Mrs. LAURA HART
FRED r. JACKSON.
Beaufort, S. G., May 10, 1886.
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Sept. Both, 1885

viii you have the kindness to give me space
In your paper TO announce TO the parents of deaf
or blind children the opening of the annual ses.
sion Of the State Institute for the Blind and
Deaf
This school, which is free TO all deaf or blind
children Of school age residing in the State, will
be open for the reception Of pupils. old and new,
Monday, October 4ih.
II is hoped that any one who knows OF
deaf or blind child will kindly communicate
with The principal of the school, giving the name
and address Of the parents or guardian of the af.
nicied child. In this way we can reach many
who would otherwise grow up In Ignorance.
beParate departments are provided for white
and colored, 90 that none are shut out
Sincerely,
PARK TERRELL,
Principal Blind and Deafmute Institute, St
Augustine, Fla
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For Exchange.

There are some one hundred Of duplicate, sripii
cate and Quadruplicase volumes in the University
Library which the Directors are desirous OF e.
changinr for such works q are not on the shelves
Parties Who desire such exchange viii confer n
vor by calling on the Librarian
The books sought to be exchanged are valuable
by standard authors-and would be an acqu'siuon
to any Library needing them.
Sept %, lS86-tf
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Prom The Atlanta Constitution.
In October, 1888, Ii will be Cleveland and
Blaine.
In November, 1888, Il will be Cleveland by
an increased majority.
Those who feel that they cannot become re-
concied 20 either of the above events with salts
hcfion have Just two yean and one month in
which 70 move out Of the country.
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ECZ EM

Some five months ago had the pleasure to inform you
of my improvement in the use of the CUTIcURA RENE
in of Chronic Eczema ythematosa
and to-day cheerfuy confirm ell then said. consider
perfect and complete and attribute it entirely &c
your remedies, having used no others.
FERNAN ESENCHARDO,
1906 Penn Avenue st. Louis, Mo.
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II you want 100 copies Of the New Constitu.
ton. in convenient pamphlet form, neatly printed
n large book type, and on good paper. send Tires
FLoRfDIAx Ovvrcu,
Tallahassee, Florida.
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CUTICURA REMEDIES

Are sold by all druggsts Price: CUTIcURA, 80 cents
REsoLvENT, ST. SOAP, 25 cents. Prepared by the PoT
TER DRUs AND CHEMICAL Co.. Boston: Mass. Send for
g How to Cure Skin Diseases.'
DE a fifty the Complexion and Skin by using
BEAU the CuTIcURA SOAP
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ECZEMA,

have suffered from Salt Rheum for over eight years,
at times bad that could not attend my business
for weeks at time. Three boxes of CUrIcuRA and four
bottles REsoLvENT have entirely cured of this dread
full disease MIR. JOHN THIEL,
Wilkesbarre, Pa
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l gratefully acxnowls dge a cure OF Eczema, or Salt
Rheum on head neck face aims and legs for seventeen
not able walk except hands and knees for
one not able to help myself for eight years tried
hundreds Of remedies doctors pronounced case hope
less permanently cured by the CUrIcURA REMEDIES.
WILL MCDONALD
2542 Dearborn Street Chicago Ill.
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Civil Service Reform.

THE PRESIDENT THINKS IT NO LONGER AN EX-
PERIMENT-ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COM
MISSION.
The President yesterday transmitted to Con-
gress the third annual report of the civil service
commission for the year ended January 16 last.
With the report the President sent a message,
In which he said: "The exhibit thus made of
the operations of the commission and the &C
count thus presented Of the results following the
execution of the civil service law cannot fail to
demonstrate its usefulness and strengthen the
conviction that this scheme for a reform in the
methods of administering the government is
no longer an experiment. Wherever this re-
form has gained a foothold it has steadily adj
Vanced In the esteem OF those charged with the
pubic administrative duties, while the people
who desire good government have constantly
value and efficiency. With The Dement'S it has las
already secured to the public service plainly
apparent, and with its promise of increased
usefulness easily appreciated, this cause is COM
mended to the liberal care and Jealous protec-
ton of Congress-"
The report says that the whole number
has been 1902, of whom 6,S72 were males
and 40 were females. The whole number
been 17,491. OF the 1902 examined during
the past year, 5,O34 attained the minimum OF
TO per cent, which makes them eligible for APP
pointment, and 1868 fell below it. The aver
age age of all those examined was 80 years,
The whole number OF appointments made
during the past year from those examined has
Deen Is 10, each for the probationary period of
six months. In two years 4,176 have been ap-
pointed At this rate the whole number of
places to which the examinations extend will
be filled by applicants examined under the
rules In from eight to ten years. The report says
that under all circumstances and in every part
OF It's work the commission has had the cordial
ana answering support of the President and
the heads of the departments. The report saws
IN conclusion, that the responsible heads .of the
government departments are convinced of the
utility OF the new system, while its opponents
are found among the politicians who know
nothing of the responsibilities of the admins
tration, and whose participation in the appoint
ments has been a simple intermeddling and
ust patton.