Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-17
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the Hocout Orders.

BosroS, Aug. is. The Reorganization
Of the civil force Of the Charlestown Navy
Yard, under special order No. 7, issued BY
Secretary Tracy. vas promulgated Satur-
day, nsmiug the seven heads OF depart
menis who have successfully passed the
civil service board examination.
The board vas in session for . week,
about 10 days ago at the navy yard, Capt.
+. M. Bunce being the president.
According 10 the circular, the places be-
came vacant yesterday, but the announce
ment Of those who have passed keeps the
machinery in operation - il nothing had
happened.
In the equipment department the plum Of
superintendent Of rope walk is awarded to
Robert Gardner ii = salary Of 81 so per
diem. Ex Sup. Webber Was the only
competitor with Mr.. Gardner for the po-
sition. The successful man was for many
years in charge Of the rope walk. taking
the position at about the close Of the war.
He established q rope walk for the govern
ment st Memphis before the var, and is
thoroughly competent man. Mr.. WebbeH
succeeded him at the Charlestown yard.
Samuel Dwight il awarded the position
or master blacksmith, in which capacity he
has served for many years NJ the yard. and
is considered by the men competent to
Judge to have but few equals in his line Of
shipbuilding and repairing work. His
compensation will be S. per diem. He will
have the making of the chains and anchors,
aud will be at the head Of the blacksmith
shop. The only man to take the examlna-
ton fos the place with him was Mr.. Foley,
who held the position during the Cleveland
administration.
Tbs position Of master sailmAkef goes to
Mr.. Benjamin Wiley, who has fulfilled the
duties Of this office for 20 years or more
There were four spplicants for the position.
II carries S5 30 per diem.
Ben. Roberts will be the quarterman
ship8tter. He is An old navy yard boss,
having worke in the yard ever since the war.
Mr.. Durgin, who has been employed T.
the Portsmouth navy yard. will be quarter
man machinist. He has worked in the yard
pointment displaces Timothy Bradford, who
for the past two or three years has filled
the place under the title Of quartermAn
mschinist in galley shop.
The position OF foreman laborer in the
yards and docks department 10 given to
Joshua Eldridge. He has held this position
for quite . number OF years. For this
desirable place there were 22 applicants,
bright, smart young men, most Of them.
Benjamin Hersey receives the appoint.
rnent Of foreman shipwright- There were
four applicants, including Mr.. John L.
Frisble and Mr.. Alfred Green. II was
thought that Mr.. Frisble, from his large
knowledge Of ship building and draughting.
would win this billet. When he was employ
ed at the Chaflestown yard he was consider
cred one Of the most competent men in the
service. The reason that Mr.. Hersey was
selected wss doubtless on account Of his
recent work on iron ships at the Brooklyn
yard, and his consequent more modern in
formation. He lives in East Boston. but
has been employed at this yard as leading
man several years. .
Most, il not all. Of the appointees are
Republicans and are members Of the Grand
Army. They are all known to the Off GERS
of the board Of examination, Who had either |
sailed with them or had direction over them |
on shore. They were all strongly indorsed
by naval officers, and this doubtless carried |
weight in the appointment, aside fsom their |
other qualifications.
Secretary Tracy, in his circular calling |
the board, states the rules governing the |
appointments
The applicants antecedents and expert
ence in his trade, Is well - the character
Of bis previous wors, will be duly consid |
cred by the board in making its recom-
Where there is no substantial differet CO |
in the merits Of two applicants for the
same position. the board will give prefer
ence to candidate residing in the neigh |
borhood Of the locality where the yard is
situated rather than to candidate from
Tie board really had The matter in its
own hands. simply designating to the sac
. tsrd the names OF the individuals who, |
it's opinion, we're the best qualified for the
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