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ports and showed that thero are now scattered
about 1Os tons Of State officers reports printed
since 1885, which are valueless. Bond docn-
count Some are in German and Italian. Re-
Gently German reports had been sent to the Ger
man newspapers in an effort to get them circu-
The Governors messages were usually printed
and i circulated ,! by the Governor at the injecting
printed in the Journal Of each house. and finally
fer The German and Italian copies; It cost
than for anything else. Last year the cost was
close to 5000. 900 and at least $5o.ooo OF this
body, 1t appeared that much of the printing
had been done since 1883 without authority OF
law Mr.. Corbin bin said the fault was with tho
had been printed in German. and not single
copy distributed. even tho Geologist had not
seen q copy. and did not know it had been
Tho whole morning session was devoted to an
paid 10 Hugh Kinnard & co. OF Newark wa 'td had
gone TO. They had the contract for painting
jobbins BOOK had been S found and Kinnard H Mas
ssRl, naked TO explain various 70. entries The book
on Sn,n thi. ! Sll. ~ Another hllI e sl7as had
plain them. and said hi. missing @ partner. ~. Mer-
rick Martin kept the books and hs had pleit
low se a % to "' S"a SS%s n"s hSs essPso sPsoo
against Martin. while the, firms books
to that c.,r. hs m GsS THAT
pounds Of paint The 5iil paid by " the er State
vas vas for 3:Sl1 pounds. Anothe: account was for
put in as paint and labor. These Kinnard
Other transactons Rinnard said wepe ineaps
BILE OF eXpIanstion. and he couldn't think Martin
would 90 such crooked work.
A bill was paid OF 81 o8o in .Tanuarv 1904
book to show what II. bill was Tor, although i
fed checks for sioo and $3.50 drawn IN ,'I1i to his
and s sad ey rs'S5a S 70 70 ps9 fs9
Ssnt ha sonss Ws' to get for The
percentage; The committeeman smiled at this
and and wanted to know II all the money was not
that was our way OF doing business" Credits
TO ex-Snperintendent Ford on tho firms books
friendship for Ford. for whom the firm had
', ne stub q a check for $3.50 showed tn. word
been erased. This was not explained. On Jan
II. 1892. the State, paid the firm s., ,26e Al. On
s429, or ten per cent. of the bill.
M 'Iid no got that money! Kinnard was asked.
ITS endorsed by Kinnard g. Co.. why did you
not have i drawn to your order, and endorse it
he replied.
'If any money was given by any one for YOU,
who got it - inquired Mr.. Corbin. ~ should say
Ford" replied kinnard. who added that hc never
paid anything To Ford. Ford got money from
every one else and your checks show some one
got 10 per cent. Who was il ~
II don't know, replied Kinnard II never
have done"
On n stub OF a check for S25O drawn Jan. l.
the letter -" appeared. Then two or three
letters had been erased. and a small "h" ap-
peared at the end. kinnard was asked what
the name had been.
Don't know" he replied.
Might 1t not have been SMITH"
Don't know"
We're moneys given to Smith,"
Don't know"
The Smith referred to is supposed to be United
States Senator Smith. and the theory of the
tribution. ~eA
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D1sMIssED ExCIsEMEN GO TO Law.
Seventeen whs VIII Ask the Courts to
Put Their Heads on Again.

Seventeen whS Will Ask the Courts to
Put Their Heads on Again.
Seventeen of tho inspectors and other en-
ployees who were dismissed from their offices by
the Reform Excise Commissioners on Feb. 2s
last have engaged Lawyers Bandy. Mooney. and
Shipman totest in tho Supreme Court tho legality
of the removals. The first proceeding was taken
yesterday in tho name of Henry w. Stefan. who
was special inspector at 81, 500 year. Lawyer
Blandy obtained from Judge Beach in Supreme
Court, Chambers. u writ Of certiorari for tho
purpose Of reviewing the action OF the Commits
sioners in dismissing Stefan.
The dismissals OF the inspectors by Commits
sloners Murray. Woodn an. and Harberger were
made subsequent to the passage Of n resolution
by them on Feb. 2S last. by which the clerk of
the Board was directed to request the resigna-
tions OF inspectors and employees of the Board
II was provided that In the event OF their refusal
they should be considered as having been dis
missed.
Stefan says he was not requested to resign,
and received no notice OF his discharge. He
says that when the question of the discharge Of
the inspectors came UP before the Board on Feb
% 1t was agreed by tho Commissioners to allow
the matter To lie over until tho next day. The
Murray pretended to dismiss him and others, at
a meeting early in the morning when Commits
stoner Woodman was not present He says that
Woodman has not ratified the action, and has
In fact repudiated 1t. 1t is ayerred that the &C
tion of the two members OF the Board is ineffcc-
tuaL Stefan says that no charges were ever
presented OF made against him, and that he was
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AM USEMENTS.
Ada Rshan's Carnencita Spanish Dance In
"Tho Honeymoon.o

"The Honeymoon"
Cissy Fitzgerald has piqued and amused tho
town for n month with an interpolated dance in
Tho Founding" at Hoyt's Theatre. Her
achievement is something like a French cdn-cdn.
with winks and ogles along with tho swishing
of petticoats and the high kicking Of feet. Ada
Rehan followed suit at Days last night by
dancing Spanish bolcrO in The Honeymoon"
Miss Rehan was much like Carmencita in
this dance as she was capable of being, and,
while she did not exactly rival the Spanish
woman, fhe gave an industrious, arduous imi-
tation of her. Just the one had been bru-
nette in q dark dress. and tho other was
blonde in white. one had been fery
and fierce. while tho other was comparatively
cool and calm. But Miss Rehan was quito as
active as Carmcncita had been. although some-
What less sensuously graceful during the
dance, and very tired and wheezy after it.
She tapped her tambourne as often znd rs
showed pnir of dark stockings to about
the same reasonable extent. notwithstanding
that she could not exhibit them in as high
state Of passionate Commotion. She was called
out three times by tunlultuous applause, and Mr..
DAILY once by the vociferous cries and clappings
DAY. lfa ii til the sa
and then Speech. speech. speech" till he
went in.
entitled THE Honeymoon" was revived in an
entertaining fashion. This piece used to be in
% @hch leading 's ctr liked 'I play Ia and Of
VT were fond Miss Kehnn and ,: Mr. r;s;,: TsT:
great beauty and tolerablc acting made her. as
tho IG.ontt competitor t for the dominance H or
girl in boy's gulse Mr. Worthing was q halt.
ing and stumbling Ardnzn, but the average of
The acting was excellent and tho mounting
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GRESHAM OTERWORKED.
To Spend Sunday Mt Fortress Monroe I,
Deferenee to the NyIshes Of His Family

WAsHINGToN. April 5.-Secretary Gresham
loft Washington this evening by steamer for
Fortress Monroe. where he will spend Sunday.
returning TO this city. according to his present
intention. on Monday morning. Although the
Secretary processes to feel as well as he ever
did, he has taken a few days at the seashore in
difference to the deep concern manifested by
his family and closest friends, who declare
that he is overworked. Affairs requiring con-
sdsration by the Department of State have sell
dom been exacting as curing the past few
months. and every one IN the department has
suffered from the unusual strain.
Nearly all the important officials, as well as
many of the clerical force, have been employed
on an average from twelve to fourteen hours
every day. and Secretary Gresham himself has
established reputation for continuous npplica-
tiOn To public affairs second only to that OF
President Cleveland, whose hard working is
proverba in Washington.
Secretary Gresham expects to make frequent
trips OF "A day or two each from Washington this
summer. hut anticipates no regular vacation,
unless, possibly, a few weeks stay at BuzZard's
I,ay in August. Mrs Gresham and her son. Col,
Otto Gresham. of Chicago. will sail from New
York OH July %5 for six weeks in Europe.
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Plat COMES BACK.
Lexow Police BNl May Go Through-(ity
Magistrates Bin Hardly.

Mr.. Platt returned from Albany last evening.
He was at tho Fifth Avenue Hotel hut short
time. He had engagements which were the out
come of his Albany visit, and he only had time
to say that he had had \ very pleasant call on
Gov. Morton and a very interesting chat with
Speaker Fi,h and with other Republicans.
Mr.. Platt believed that the Legislature would
adjourn between May and May o. but other
Republicans who were at the hotel believed
that inasmuch as tho important legislation of
the session is yet to come and all bills regarding
cities must be submitted to tho Mayors for their
consideration. the session won't end much he
fore June |. These Republicans said that it was
now quite apparent that the l.exOw Bi-Partisan
Police bill would DO passed, as there WAS no dis
agreement practically between the majority at
Albany and Mayor Strong on this bill There is
little or no prospect of the final passage of the
City Magistrates bill. Yet with some amend
ments 1t might go through.
Gov. Morton. It was said, has given little or no
conside Grafton TO tho selection of a Judge in the
place of tho late Randolph Il. MARITIME. Gov.
Morton will take his own time about this mat
ter and he will make his selection when he gets
ready and that may not be for two or three
weekn
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TROLLEY MOTORMAN TRIED.
Found Not to Blame for killing n Child
-Fenders to he Adopted at Last.

-Fenders to He Adopted at Last
The first trial of motorman in the case Of a
fatal trolley accident in Brooklyn took place
yesterday In the Court OF Sessions. 1t resulted
in an acquittal. Tho accused was Orlando
Worthington who was employed by the Heights
Company during the strike and wns the motor
man of tho Nostrand avenue car which ran over
and killed nine-year-old Samuel Broshley on
Feb. /. He was indicted for granddaughter in
the second degree. The testimony showed that
he had used all possible efforts to avoid tho ac-
cidcnt, and the jury oaly spent few moments
in deliberaing on a verdict.
Mayor Schieren said yesterday in reference to
the Killing Of little Irene Madden. the 1O6th
trolley victim. on Thursday:
~ nm convinced that this latest accident
equipped with proper fender"
The railroad officials have now concluded that
something must be done to stop the slaughter.
and yesterday there was a conference between
the Presidents OF all the roads at the office OF
Mr. Lewis OF tho Heights Company. The ques-
tion of getting the hest possible life-saving fen-
der was considered. and it was determtnedt to
select one which would be approved by tho
Mayor and q committee of citizens.
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: district for pupils in the In.titu.

e. hs New York City district for pupil. in the In.titu
ca,; MT; Halnln- Authorizing the New York city Fire
nS,ounlssioner TO determine ths claim OF Margaret
hpas9n 70 q place on the pension roll.
a. NJ nler.Extending the boundaries OF the district
constructed. s' '""" ''' w
MT Wray-ProhibitinH steamboat companies one.
Isung upon inland waters from charging different
tates OF inre and compelling uniform OF fare To
De estanished by each company. The hill ercmpts
the hudson River from the provisions OF the bill
The Assembly Committee on Public Education
reported favorably the bill reorganizing tho
published. a'''""S
resolution of Mr.. Abell calling upon Tho Mssvors
on cities, when disapprovinR of bill which has
passed both Houses, to state the reasons for
their objection In writing. IL was adopted
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SIGNED BT THE GopERNoR.
The Saratoga Charter Amendment and the
Mussuun OF Natural History Bills.

1he BarntoGn Charter Amendment and tn o
Mussum OF Natural History Bills.
SARATOGA, April 5.-Gov. Morton signcd the
Saratoga Charter Amendment bill. 1t goes into
enect Immediately and legislates out OF office
tho existing village President and the two trus-
tees In the three wards. II creates six wards
and provides for the election OF thirteen trus-
tees next Tuesday. two from each ward except
ing the Fourth, and three from that. The trus-
tees are to elect a village President. The Gov
ernor has also approved these bills:
cu.s and the ssus Of bonds therefor 'A
uTs The
ho.,cnitnra inve.tigaons and experiments in the
Ch.pter neutrality-suspicious. o. 900 for the establish
a E S relative
10 funds and school lots in the several towns
.schsPssr s$s.H .HssemSlyman wllds'. bill relative to
vsns esS Gy poss magistrates of charges for
pfasSss iS.t N The
and to Tns MSyor
sSa s erR sy TO
600 bonds to provide Tor enlarsing the building
os e. ;ss Of
81 .n. sf Sunday
1a %ds bill relative to
~ see Ga Of
sy New Ss5f e.y and County ,'',, ' u ''' '"SAA
the Ppses the % qn m the ns aSS Of
2Gnondssga; G onondaga county, to DO chosen by the
Chapter 28e-Assemblyman winne's bill amending
the town law relating to commissioners OF Highways
chapter 240-Senator Higgins's bill taxing foreign
stock corporations annually eighth OF one per
e
lie insurance m companies and corporations wholly
cooperative fraterna insurance companies endow-
ment orders, and building and loan assoeiations
Chapter 2tl-Assemb yman Vacheron's bill amend
Ing the Code Of Civil Procedure, relative to fees Of
references upon saies Of real property.
Chapter 242-AsSemblyma Ainsw orth's BILL regu-
ulatinG the performance OF highway labor by tho
Thousand Islands Park Association, in the town of
Orleans. Jefferson County.
Chapter 24s-Assemblyman Stewards bill. amend:
Ing the charter of Mount Vernon relative school
moneys In the town OF East Chester.
Chapter 24A-Iegalizng the acts Of Nellie c. A. GU
lick, Yates county notary public, appointed under
the name Of Nellie c. Agan.
Chapter 24oMsenator Csntor's bill. authorizing tho
stock ef New YORK city to tho personal representa-
Chapter aae.Assemblyman N. Gonklns bill.
Chapter 249.Appropristing $4,000 to pay certain
debts Incurred by the first Separate Naval Division
OF Rochester.
tho Glens Falls armory
Chapter 252-The Cohoes Election bill.
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CONDITIONS OF ANNEXATION.
Canada May RosubmIt Sir Charles Tupper's
Proposals te Newfoundland.

OTTAWA, April 5.-Regarding the delibera-
tions OF the conference between Newfoundland
delegates and tho Dominion Government, 1t has
been agreed that, as in all such diplomatic pro-
ccedngs. secrecy shall be observed until both
governments consent to disclosure Of tho
suit, but it is understood that tho basis
of negotiations win be tho informal
offer made to Newfoundland by Canada
through Sir Charles Tupper in 1883. Az
that time Sir Charles. whilo Financial Minister,
made passing visit to the island colony. Sir
Henry Blake, the present Governor Of Jamaica,
was then Governor of Newfoundland. and at his
solicitation Sir Charles Tupper stated the terms
Canada would be willing to offer, and IL was
generally believed tho Informal proposal was
made. not only with the consent Of Sir John
Macdonald, whose colleague Sir Charles was,
but with the sanction Of the imperial Govern
mcnt. These terms were:
Lightly cent? bead a a S q up to 400 900
reach every "wner OF Boat.
portion to tho debt OF the Dominion and to allow
Tho local Legislature Ave per cent on tho excess. II
i, The Dominion to pay expense of the Governor
The s1a s a.sd ~ tSs Of artillery
lie SsA Hs
TSs sf SfsSs % anG uf IL neee
sary Tor the crown lands OF the colony
rop waters By ar
nclal propagation.
Since these proposals were offered new con-
ditions havo arisen, and they will doubtless
have to be supplemented, but they will serve as
the basis upon which tho negotiations will
begin.
At the conference between tho Newfoundland
delegates and the members Of the Government
to-day the former submitted . statement show
ing tho condition of the PROVING financially and
otherwise. The conference then adjourned un-
til tomorrow to permit Of its being printed.
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Another Verdict Against the D.. l.. and w

THENToS. y. j.. April 5.-In the United States
Circuit Court TO-DAY the third of tho seven
suits Cor damages against the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna aHd Western Railroad Company was fin
ishcd end n Jury gave Ia Frederick W. Fergu-
son OF Wyoming y. j.. Il verdict of $4,000 for
jurinies received IN the wreck at Hackensack
bridge. lie sued for $50. 1000.
Judge Green granted Il rule to show cause why
new trials should not be granted IN tho cases Of
M?s. Jeann. Remmer and Christopher Arnold,
WHO recently recovered verdicts OF $4,000 and
Si5. 900 respectively against the same company
The application was made on the allegation OF
counsel that the amounts were excessive. Tho
court adjourned until April 8 when the suit of
LestcrB, foungs for damages against the com
pany Will be tried
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A Missing Man. Effects sen. Home.

PROVIDENCE, April 5.-on Nov. 10 last John
w. Wilcox OF Auburn disappeared mystsri-
ously. This morning relatives discovered some
of his personal effects in tho mail box on tho
fence in front OF his home. The effects consist
ed OF the missing mans money bag. u common
shot pouch. second bag OF blue check, a ham
neriess 3s-calibre revolver of five chambers. a
bicycle wrench. bicycle oiler hemp cord six
feet three inches long and q card. upon which
10 written several sentences in female hand.
The propertywRs placed in tho box some time last
night. but il is not known who placed IL there.
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Her Music Won Her n Fortune.

PoRT JERvIs. April 5.-Two years ago Miss
Agnes Eppewhte was engaged in the Delaware
House. one of tho leading hotels in Port Jeryi.
to entertain the guests ~ musical Iecitals in
compensation for her board. She was poor
girl. but was possessed Of Superior musical
talent. One of the hotel guests waH Mrs. Hen
dricks. a wealthy Philadelphia widow. who WAS
paralytic She was very fond of music. and IN
her wheel chair she spent much timr In Miss
Epplewhte's company, who often entertained
her at the piano ard gave her many kind alton
at the clCsc 81 tho season. and Miss kullewhite
went to Chicago. Ihey never met again. Two
weeks ago ths poor girl received rtt"r from
Bennett A. Baxter. LAWYERS, informing her that
Mrs Hendricks WINS dead, and lad left a will
bequeathing her 100000.
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To secur. the Columbu. Avenue Bonds.

ALBANY, April 5.-There was He'd with the
Secretary OF State to-day II contract wherein
the New York Guaranty and Indemnity Com
pany Is trustee between tho Columbus and
Ninth Avenue Railroad Company and the Met
ropolitan street Railway Company for the use
of their respect i've roads routes parts there
of. The contract is made for additional security
for the Columbus and Ninth Avenue Railroad
Company's first mort.age . per cent. gold bonds
amounting to 81, 600. 900.
The sun., 1895-04-06

Fistlcufhs End n Discussion Of she Question
of Higher Biblical Criticism.

Miss Rebecca Freain is n member of the Res
cue Band Mt II Doyers street. Her ideas of
mission work differ from those OF George H.
Hcke, President OF the Board. and an attempt
was 10 have been made last night to have Miss
Frcam resign on the ground OF intentional ac-
tivity in stirring up rows. Miss Fream was not
expelled. and the whole matter was postponed
for two weeks. Some of her propositions were
defeated and the Hickie faction were in good
spirits when the services opened.
Miss Annie ii. Ruggles, secretary of the band |;
Miss Bender and Miss 1essie Williams had an
argument on the question OF higher Biblical
criticism. Miss illams called Miss bender
I" notorious liar and counterfeit Christian" !"
Miss Bender was shocked Wy Miss Wiliams's
slapped Miss Bender. and tried to reach Secre-
tary Ruggles, She left tho meeting aiterward.
Miss Fay Leslie, the sergeant-at-nrms. threat
ened to throw out red-headed man, who
changed his scat. Altogether tho Rescue Band
had a very interesting meeting last night
The sun., 1895-04-06
Trolley Breaks III 900 Horse. Leg.

While returning last evening in his light
wagon from spin down the Ocean Boulevard
behind his $1,000 trotter, Richard Treacy Of
81 STATE street ran foul Of Brooklyn trolley
car. The collision occurred at Fifth and St.
Marks avenues. a car of the Fifth avenue line
bumped into the wagon with such force that it
was upset and Mr.. Treacy thrown out
He received only n few slight bruises. but his
horse had one leg broken. and will probably
have to he killed: The horse was conveyed to u
neigE gEboring stable.
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Gen. Peck Gets a dob at Last.

Comptroller Palmcr of Brooklyn has ap-
pointed, under the Veteran act. Gen. Lewis ".
Peck. u First ward Republican, to a Sl."OO Il
year clerkship. Gen. Peck WAS brcvetted Major
General for meritorious conduct at the battle of
Cedar Creek. He has work ed night and day for
the Republican cause for the past twenty years.
hut Comptroller Palmer is the first man TO rec
Ognize his services wit h an Office. Mr.. Pa liner Il as
also appointed Lawrence T.. Malone. a nephew
Of the Rev. Father sylvester Malone. and Nathan
who are also active Republicans. as
se8rchers in the office.
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William A. FensIey Pals.

VILLA N A. Fcnsley, dealer in paper, twinc,
and cord at ?"0 Fulton street, mado al asst gn-
ment yesterday to George &. Case Of Brooklyn
without preference. The place was closed yes
terday, and creditors wero unable TO learn any
particulars OF the failure 1t MAS surprise TO
those most closely connected with him In tho
trade, and IT Tas thOnRht that the assignment
was the result OF some matter outside OF the
bu
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Conch Smnshcd d by the Trolley.

Benjamin Norris, an undertaken at 9O3 Myrtle
avenue. Brooklyn. while driving coach across
tho Flushing avenue car tracks. TO go into
Whipple street, yesterday afternoon. was struck
by a Flushing and Graham avenue car. Tho
coach was badly smashed. and Norris who was
thrown TO the pavement. dislocated his shoulder
and broke two ribs. He was attended by an
ambulance surgeon and taken home. George
Howard, the m0torman of The car. was arrested.
The sun., 1895-04-06
The state Treasury.

ALBANY, April 5.--The financial report OF
State COMPTROLLER Roberts for hequarter ended
March 81 shows that at that date the cash in the
the Treasury on Jan / was $4Bl ,:353. Tine pay
ments into the State Treasury for tho quarter
were .4l0.45l. and the amount Withdrawn
WAS S2.5S0.34l. The general funds receipts
during the quarter amounted TO 81 .S07,723 and
the payments from that fund aggregated 81
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Supervisor or Teachers Institutes.

ALBANY, April o. Superintendent OF Public
Instruction elect Charles r. Skinner announced
to-day that he had appointed Prof. A. S. Down
ing OF Palmyra, now an institute conductor, as
supervisor of teachers institute and training
classes. This is the place now held by Mr..
skinner. Prof. Howard }. Rogers OF this city
has been appointed deputy superintendent to
servo until the ad j0urnment of the Legislature.
when Assemblymnn Ainsworth assumes the
place. Prof Rogers will continue, however,
with the department in another capacity.
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Tho Big Four suspected OF Cutting.

One OF the subjects to bo considered ut the
meeting of Presidents Of tho railroads in the
Joint Committee territory to be held here on
Tuesday is u recent discovery of irregularities
in east bound rates. The agreement which
went into effect Jan. l on this business mas
worked well until quite recently. 1t IL charged
now. however that the Sig Four has bscn man
ipulating tickets in the West. and that discovery
followed close on the attempt OF that road 10
secure an uufair adynntaCc.
The sun., 1895-04-06

ST. LOUIS. April 5.--General freight agents Of
all tho railroads handling import business west
OF the Mississippi River have signed an agree
ment to charge local rates on all such imports
billed at present without rebate 10 the
steamer companies. This viii about double
railway revenues from that class or business.
The sun., 1895-04-06
Civil s.rvie. Examination OF NJ. D.'s.

An examination for filling the vacancy in tho
Department of Charities and Correction. caused
by the death OF DIR. Matthew ID. Field examiner
in lunacy, was held at the ofice OF tho Civil Ser
vice Board yesterday. The applicants were Pr
street; DIR. Alexander Trautmann, IL West
Twenty-second street. and DIR. Wickos Wash
burn, az Irving place.