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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
Y0RK.RlVER LINE, VIA "EsrroISr
THE FAvoRITE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVE RICHMOND.

TRAIN NO. 10, $40 p. NJ.
LOCAL EXPRESS, daily. except Sum
day. Stops at all stations. At Lester
Manor connects with stage for Wa!kerton;
also, at West Point with York-Rivss
steamers for Baltimore.
TRAIN NO. Is. AS p. NJ.
BALrIMORE iaii Ia. daIly. except
Sunday. Close connection at West PoIDs
with steamer fcf Baltimore.
steamers leave Baltimore at s p ~,
and West Point p. NJ. daily. except
Trains from West Poin, arriye at tsich.
moni at s:W A. M. daily: 1850 A. NJ,
daily, except Sunday and Monday. and at
~" TRAIN No. a, 7:20 A. Ii.
LOCAL MIXED, daily. except sunday
leaves Twenty third street for West Poine
and intermediate points.
TICKET Once at station. foot Of Virginia
street. Open from 500 A. NJ. to 6y0 r. NJ,
and iron $50 p. M. to zoo a. n;
j. n. CULP. W. a: TURK.
frame Manager. General Pass: AE't
g. II. GREEN general Isl s 9; IpsJIn,
" CECIL ..:t Main r'v ss4.s h RsSssasst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01

Total sampling for twelve months end
ing September 30, 1895, was 32,J0l hogs
heads and 1913 tierces and boxes; against
S6317 hogsheads and ass tierces and
boxes in 1894
STOCK on HAND.
Fourteen years to September Goth for
wears foiloWinF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01

No. q, daily for Atlanta ara points be-
You'd with through Pullman service.
No. lO3, "Vestibuled Limited Train."
Buffet Sleepers. Richmond to Atlanta.
Close connections At Atlanta for New
Orleans and all points South and South
west: and at New Orleans with the South
ern Pacific and Texas and Pacific rail-
s rSsds to S dsass PGnfs
ARRIVE RfckYoNp,
Ne, 4o3 atlanta "a Special ds vestiSuled
No. II. Mall and Express. s'as p. NJ.
day. ~. ,.k.ts Pullman reservations etc
apply 10 II. D. owen, Ticket Agent. Byrd.
Street station; Richmond Transfer Com
psny. s c east ia NAN Ma, M street. . and Com
Il. ST. JOHN,
Vice-President.
JOHN Fl. WINDER.
General Manager.
r. ]. ANDERSON,
General Passenger Agent.
II. II. BOYKIN. City Passenger Agent.
Sc east Main street. - -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01

Appointed sailing days: Every TUES
DAY and FRIDAY at p. NJ, and every
SUNDAY at 5 a. NJ
Freight for Tuesdays and Fridays
steamers received till sailing hour: for
Sundays steamer till 5 +. NJ. Saturday.
Freight received daily until p. N.
Fare, s.
For further information apply to
J. w. MCARRICK,
General Southern Agent; office, Rockets.
w =. CLYDE e. CO.
ne . General Agents. philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
years following:
Hogsheads and Tierces
LOOSE TOBA.

LOOSE TOBAttU.
Receipts for twelve months 10 Septem-
Der Goth for thirteen years past:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PIEDxoNr AIR-LrNsl
CONDENSED SCHEDULE
IN EFFECT NOVEMBER .. ioa4
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. VA,

2:V0 A. NJ. sou nsRN E.APRk.sS. da1ly
Winston Salem. sIeepers Rich:
mond. Va, to DanvilIs and
g. Greensboro. Connects at Dan
st.y..,,,s. Vile with the Washington ana
g.. southwestern VestibuIed Linn
tied mo. sd, carrying slespers
DanvilIe to Asheville. Atlanta.
S McmphiS' New d S1Irm1nsh and
s dsy.soacHes bet SS n''S WasS.
ington and Atlanta. Passsn-
gers can use tnese coaehse
without extra cnarEe. Conncc-
lions made At Memphis ana
New Orleans for all po.nts in
Texas and California. Sleeper
oven for passengers At go II.
rs P. n. THE EXPOSITION FLYER.
Tuesday and Thursday each
week: carrying through Pun.
man Sleepers to Atlanta. Close
CONNECTIONS for al points
rs r. N. FAST MAIL daily. for At
ianta and points South, Com
meets at Moseley with Farm.
Vile and Powhatan railroad;
at keysvillc for Ciarksyille.
Oxford. Henderson. and Dur.
ham. and at Greensboro for
Durham. Raleigh. and Win
ston-SaIem. Carries siecper9
New York to Atlanta and
Montgomery. and from New
GO p. NJ. LOCAL. daily. except sunday.
for Keysville and intermediate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
cuorArIONs COMPARED.

and boxes, against 2O.3H hogsheads and
si5 tierces and boxes on hand December
81, 1894
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
RAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND:

600 "A. NJ, From Atlanta and Jackson.
vile.
SIS A. NJ. Thursday and Sunday each
week. from Atlanta ana the
South "ff.f.
$40 p. NJ, From Atlanta and Augusta,
$40 A. NJ, From keysytlle, t-
FREIGHT TRAINS VIII also carry pas
sengers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
December, 1894. Decemb

The following Is a comparison OF De-
cembcr quotations for 1894 with those OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
Lcnf-Tobncco Statistics.
I)eliverie.
Iteceiots.

TOTAL RECEIPTS AND DELIVERIES.
Total for twelve months to September
Goth for the following fourteen years:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
INSPECTIONS.
INSPECTIONS.

Totals for twelve months TO Septemb,
Goth for fourteen years past:
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Mr.. James Pilling's Will.

The will of the late James Pilling, dated
January 20, 1891, was filed today. To Cath
crime Bond Sarah Rea and Elizabeth Pill
lirg, daughters Of Joseph Pillng; Emily
Lamason Carrie Porter, Louise Porter and
Jennie Porter, children of Elizabeth Por
ter; Franklin A. Pilling son of Albert Pill
lirg, and Ella daughter of Susannah Tru-
man, IS given the sum Of $500 each out Of
the personal estate, as well as the sum of
$500 to Mrs. Amanda Dodd, niece Of the
testator's deceased wife. The sum Of $4,000
is given to Frederick Webster. John Walter
end James Constantine Pilling, sons Of the
testator. in trust for Mary Emma Pilllng,
their sister, the trustees being authorized
to terminate the trust In their discretion
residue Of the estate is given the three sons
equally as tenants in common.
In a coiicil dated October 80, 1894. the
death of James Constantine Pilling, one Of
the testator's sons, is mentioned, and the
other two sons, Frederick and John. are
made trustees of the sum of s25.OO0 for
their sistec Mary, and also of a like amount
under the same conditions and powers for
Ruth Harper Pilling, the daughter of the
deceased son, James. The codicil appoints
the two sons, Frederick and John, execu-
tors, and gives them equally and as ten
ants in common the residue of the estate
ard to their heirs.
The will of the late Brenton L. Baldwin,
dated June 1S, 1896, was also filed today.
The widow of the testator, Caroline Bald
win, is named as executor and made sole
and absolute beneficiary.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
A POPULIsT ADDRESS.
The Final Ante-Electfon Appeal of
the Peoples Party

The final ante-election address of the
pcpulist national committee to the populIst
voters OF the country will be issued from
tie headquarters here this afternoon. Some
Tune ago Senator Butler wrote to IgnatIus
Donnelly, telling him OF his intention to
Issue such an address, and asking the
ideas Of Mr.. Donnelly as to what should be
placed In IT. Mr.. Donnelly wrote out whs-
ne thought would be the proper address
and sent IL to Chairman Butler. The latter
was SO well pleased with IT that he has
accepted Mr.. Donnelly's matter as th. OFF,
c!al utterances OF the committee
A1ter referring to the depressed condi,,on
OF anairs In this and other countries. and
cCinpiimentlng the candidate OF the peo-
pes party. VIM. Jennings Bryan. the sd-
cress goes on to say:
we are no less fortunate I'm our cand,
1ate Tor Vice President, Hon Thomas Il
watson He is fit to stand by Mr. Rryan
anu mold up his hands. A scholar, su
son ot an orator hero: a fiery-souled
'ou vi .ne B4liant south: as wise and inst
as he is brave. 'N~'
But do not take discouragement from
tne ract that there are two candidates for
wee PRESIDENT in the field marching ,,ndor
Mr.. Bryan's banner There will he 80
Honths between the date of th, election
ana The day when the electors are rennirea
py Ia" 10 cast their votes. Surely there is
wisdom enough. I'm the two parties ubicb
support Mr.. Bryan to adjust that cornniii
catiCh during that time in a manner saiis
factory to ALL "ie
brethren, some of you fear that this
TUa.hiaieh VIII destroy 1.-The peoples party.
We nave no such apprehensions Its prin-
cIl,ies are right, and being right, they are
lE'hof'a In four years they have taken
possession OF the democratic party and on
.noVt mber they will take possession Of
the nation In 1892 we had but one milI;on
votes On November Z. 1856 we shall hav
a majority Of the whole country. We have
not become democrats. but the democrats
nave, IN the broad sense of the word no
eohe popunsts. We have not given I'M our
organization. We do not propose to close
the academy because the first class is about
10 graduate with honor As the spirit ss
greater than the flesh, so the principlcs of
party are greater than its traditions We
are educating democracy now from the in
SIDE We shall find IL easier to reach their
convictions as allies than as opponents
Mems opinions are not fixed quantities hut
nuctuate with events. If democracy lives
UP TO Its pledges, the alliance, now tenn
porary, may be continued. Ii ;hey do not
and the forces have 10 divide three-fourtbe
OF their people will march of under our
standards. The banquet is not over with
the soup. The peoples party has yet a
Tremendous mission to perform and II
seeks nothing that Is not just and reason
aple 1t must ever remain the guiding
force OF the American republic led by the
pioneers or the great army of REFORM
Evening star., 1896-10-24
The EnRinecrs, .ljnton.

The regular weekly meeting OF Engineers
Union. No. GG1S. was held last evening at
Electrical Workers Hall. Ne. s-srs Ilth
street northwest. Communications were
read es follows: From the AmalGamated
Woodworkers International Tn!on OF Chi
cago. asking the engineers to refuse to pat
roniZc certain firms who have declined to
grant the wcodworkers of that city fair
wages: from the Pork Butchers Union of
Kansas City asking the Engineers Cn,on
to place Oh the unfair list q prominent con-
cerii Of that city: also from the National
Engineers Union requesting the local or
gu nizaton to elect one delegate 10 repre-
seId the Ergineers' Union of Washington
in the .appreae hing national convent on
Delsgate Mst,rii1k- from the Central La
bor Union made very interesting report
on the work of that body, which was re-
ce.Neu with great enthusiasm.
Committees were appointed to report at
the next meeting concerning the advtsa-
biiiiE OF having a bali m tho near future.
Tie quarterly report of the trustees
showed II at the union was in a prosper
Gus cond.t on.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Two Dishonest Servants.

William Bradshaw. coiored boy, who
SAYS his home Is in Wellsboro'. N. c., was
a prisoner il the Police Court today on
charge of theft. He was employed as a
domestic in the house of Mary e. Hosmer.
and yesterday, while in the kitchen, Mrs.
Hcsmer dropped her pocketbook. contain
ing about SIS. on the floor William picked
it up and would have succeeded in get
ting away had not Precinct Detective Har-
tigan arrested him on train at the Bal:f-
more and Potomac depot He hao bought
a new, pair of shoes and had bought a
ticket to Wellsboro'. In court today the
boy entered plea of guilty and was given
nirety days In Jail.
Fannie jackson. the colored servant who
was arrested for robbing her employer. Mr.,
David Fenton. of articles OF clothing, a
watch and other articles. was also given II
hearing. Detective Weldon produced the
recovered property in court. and Mr.. Fen
ton explained that Fannie was employed by
him. and she stole s26 worth of property.
She was given sentence of six moct.is.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
BUENA VISTA CLUB.
The License Case Argued Before the
Excise BOnrd.

The Buena Vista Club was arraigned be-
fore the excise board this morning. Notice
to show cause why the liquor license to
this club, which has been held up nearly
year now. should not be refused, was served
upon the club. The hearing opened with
the statement of President Bessler of the
club, who arrived at the rooms of the board
before the hearing was called. His testi-
mony was to the effect that, although he
was the president, he knew but little OF its
management. John Hockemeyer. the man
who ran the place. he said, was understood
to receive all benefits in the shape of
profits. There had teen two meetings dur
ing the year, but they were short and did
not amount to much AS far as he person.
ally Was concerned, he didn't take any in
terest in the club. and didn't care to be-
long to 1t.
The regular hearing was scheduled for 10
O'clock, and promptly at that hour Mr.
Simon Wolf, representing the club, ap-
peared to defend the case. He explained
at length the object of the club, and re-
ferred to the articles Of incorporation, the
list Of members and the minutes of all
meetings, which were in the hands of the
excise Dcard. 1t was true, he admitted
that Hockemeyer received the profits Of
the Club, as any caterer would, and he did
so In lieu Of exacting rent for the building
occupied by the club This was perfectly
proper lie introduced Mr.. George En-
inert, who testified that he lived in the inn
mediate neighborhood. and had no fault TO
find with the club. His door bell was fire.
quently pulled in mistake; but he had no
objections to offer, although he was the
one who suffered most from the proximity
of the club.
Stephen Helmuth, who lives next door to
the club, made a strong and vigorous state
ment against the club. He was the closest
neighbor. he said, and suffered the most
1t was worst of all or Sunday nights, and
Often he had been compelled to walk the
streets until or O'clock in the morning
to get rid of the noise. He had appealed
10 the police. and they had replied that
they could do nothing, as the place was
ncensec IS club. 1t made him sick last
year, and was getting worse all the time
Such a place was a shame TO the neigh
Dorhood. Young men, from sixteen to
twenty years Of age. were frequently seen
going in and out of the place OIL Sunday
hen asked what Was the nature of the
noise he replied: Why. beating the piano
and singing such songs as would make a
cat sick. They are like wild Indians"
Mr. +. A. Byrne also gave testimony
against the club.
Mr. A Z. Shoemaker, attorney for the
Anti-saloon League and President Ew;n
or the league opposed the license The
board reserved its decision, although IT is
coniideltly expected the license will be re-
fused.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
SILVER IN THE SCHOOLS.
A Debate on the Money Question
With Girls ms Judges

The political contagion is finding its way
into the public schools. The children of
scme Of the schools have become SO greatly
interested In the campaign that they have
so, ght to hold debates on the subject of
free silver. This was SO in the eighth
grade Of the Carberry school, over which
Miss Emma Little presides. Yielding to
the demand for a debate on political issues
Miss Little set aside the last hour OF school
yesterday afternoon for the debate and
Masters Robert E. Patterson Krieter and
Robert Sullivan argued for silver, while
Arthur klinger and Clarence Boesch up-
hold the gold standard. Six girls of the
school were appointed judges. and after
the two sides had spent an hour in a war
of words they decided by a vote OF FIVE
TO one that free silver had won the laurels
OF the contest The young free silverites
were at democratic headquarters today
very mucn pelased over their victory, and
say they won 1t In spite OF the almost
unanimous sentiment I'm the school In favor
of Mckinley, SO that only six boys Of the
entire school wear Bryan buttons and
shou. for the white metal At democratic
headquarters the successful debaters were
presented with Bryan badges as a reward
for their political work.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
CANTON AGAIN CROWDED,
Five Delegations Visited Major Me-
kiMlcX YenterIaY.

Five Delegations Visited Major Nc
kinlcy Yesterday.
Kansas came smilingly into Canton, Ohio
yesterday several hundred strong. Employees
of the Santa Fe Railroad Company and
others made one of the most enthusiastic
delegations that have yet visited Canton.
Some Of the party were two days on the
road. They were headed by President H.
B. Morris of the Emporta Railway Men s
Sound Money Club. The singular crowd of
the day was the party of poor supervisors
Of Pennsylvania, who came to Canton from
Pittsburg, where they were in convention
Armstrong county, Pa. was represented by
several thousand people. From 10 o'clock
in the morning until last evening the
streets were again crowded.
Major Mckinley was visited by five dele
cations and to every one he spoke They
were from four states-Pennsylvania sent
two; Indiana one, Ohio one an1 Kansas the
other. The first lot of callers was
the Indiana company that arrived before
daylight. They waited at the hotels until
93O o'clock, when formal call was made
at the Mckinley residence.
The second party came from Kansas
This consisted of several hundred railway
secutive hours to feacf tn, city. and ar
rived at the Mckinley home Unexpectedly.
They were very e9rdfally received. how
se Showed and that the M Mckinley nsa to ssm
place in his heart fer TIE railroad men of
the land. ls
The third party Of the day was about a
hundred from Pfttsburgs' They were rest
dents of Pennsylv4hia.i who had been in
the iron city as delegates to the annual
convention Of the directors of the poor and
charities. = rs
Following this party, Chic had its inning
and sent large party from Vanwert and
contiguous territorXs The next delegation
ns aes. eegnty % vas came sdn from
largely of employesstof 1ron. glass and tin
mills. 1t was a vecy enthusiastic party.
This delegation presented to Major NC
gass faetory OF he eopnfS of
Evening star., 1896-10-24
C0NFEDERATE MEMORIAL.
One VIII BE Inyeiled Near Silver
Spring November IA.

A meeting Of the committee of the con-
feIerate camp Of the District of Columbia
and Montgomery county. Md. having In
charge thc unreiins OF the monument a.
Grace Church, near Silver Spring, in men,
ory of The confederates who fell near that
place July II, 1864, was held at Rockville
today, and 1t was determined to hold the
ceremonies Saturday, November H. at IL
Il m. Samuel Blackwell of Alabama will
deliver the GRAFTON. A number of dis
ling sulshed mcn Who served In boIh the
Cniol. and confederate armies will attend,
and tie camp will be fully represented.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Republicans of Hyatt.ville.

A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held last night In the hall OF the Prince
Georges County Republican Club at Hy-
attsville, with President NJ v. Tiernny
in the chair. A number of members from
the Riverdale Republican Club, headed nv
Mr.. Blundon and Mr.. E. C. Fowler, and a
large representation of the Bladensburg
club. headed by Mr.. Geo. Mcfarland and
Robert Barron. attended the meeting.
Interesting and gratifying addresses were
delivered by Mr.. Holden of HyattsyilIe
Mr.. Blundon of Riverdale and Mr.. Barron
Of Bladensburg. 1t IS surely claimed that
the Biadensburg district, usually demo-
cratic. will give Mckinley. Hobart and
Madd at least 1o0 majority. ArranKemenrs =
were perfected to give a grand torchnxnt
procession and fnal mass meeting ON me
evening Of the 18th instant A ban;f nf
forty pieces will leave the cars at High
lands, where 1t will be met by the process
sion, under the marshalship Of Major. IL
V. !Tierney.. The line of march VIII he
through Bladensburg to Hyattsvilie, pass
ing through the principal street to Masonic
Hall, where the meeting will: be addressed
by speakers of national reputation A fea-
ture of the procession will be an escort of
fifty mounted men and a display of bon
fires aiong the route. The joint clubs decid-
ed to send $50 men to attend the ma IS
meeting to be held at Beltsville en- the a1rh
frstant. -. -
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Carpets.

Not a day that We are not re-
minded 10y some patron who is
seeking best value that our line
of Carpets excels any in town In
worth merit and pattern merit.
We have got the reputation OF
paving m0e per yard than any
hcdy else-but We can look Won in
the face when We recommend our
Carpets. We know the satisfac-
ton giving virtues are there-apd
good taste picked the designs.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Draperies.

Lace Curtains and Portferes have
always been a special feature with
us. We carry n very large variety
and We make orr selections with
the greatest care. Soa'n find the
best styles here-aiways- sure.
- Upholstery silks and Tapestries
lots OF choice patterns.
Shades that are ready made
ard the facilities for making 10
or'ler-and 81 We make them they'll
Ice u.ade right.
We pruInise you shan't pay US
more than you ought for any thing
Evening star., 1896-10-24

involving q vast amount Of expert labor.
They have been diligently employed dur
ing the past three months, each one devo:-
ing four hours in eech secular day in ad-
dition to the regular official hours, In ORDER
to complete the work at the time required
by law. The work Is now nearly finished
and will reflect credit upon the manage
ment and the clerks engaged In its prose-
cution. This class of work has heretofore
cost the District an average of $500 dur
ing the respective assessment years, and
at times when the amount of labor in
volvcd was not equal to the present. Each
triennial assessment, by reason OF the
additional number of subdivisions and
transfers Of property, creating an increase
In the number of accounts and lots, neces-
Sarily produces an extra amount of labor
In the preparation of this important branch
OF the office records.
License Receipts.
The receipts from licenses during the year
ended June So 1885, follow:
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Paraor Suites.

II we have got a hobby it is
Furnlture-and perhaps Parlor Fur
niture strongest Of all. We have
a say I'm the designing and up
hOlstering Of 1t. Ours is made di-
cectly upon eur order and accord
ing to our instructions. That is
why 1t Is 20 different from any
You see elsewhere. 1t is exclusive.
This season. particularly, we're
offering some very choice designs.
Suites for coy parlors-and others
for saloon drawing rooms. Big
values from
S2S to Su5O.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Chamber Sets.

The thorough workman has but
cne way of doing his work -cOnsci-
entiously. We are thorough. From
our cheapest to our highest-priced
Chamber Sets We show but one
q kind Of n-aking-aud that Ii the
best. Our stock is noted for the
superior finish and reliable con-
price. Well show you u complete
assortment Of all the staple styles
the fads-the eleganees- for as
little as they can cost and be
good
Sis to $3.50.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Delegates Elected.

At the last meeting of the Epworti
League OF Fifteenth Street Church dele
gates to the District convention In Novem-'
-ter were elected as follows: Rev w. W.:
Van Arsdale. Miss He.en Bickfcrd, Mr..
Frank j. Metcalf, Miss Anna CrandaI,
Miss Olive Osborn.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
-Pn r<lOn Denied.

Tine President has denied the applications
for pardon in. the scaste-of Ambrose Hamlyn
sentenced last May In InGiana to one years
imprisonment At hard labor for larcen;
from the mails.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
We All Listen


Ioke beer Of
guarantee,
couldn ntguarante
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Soldiers. Home Temperance Union.

Sheridan Hall, at the Soldiers. Home, was
crowded to its utmost capacity last even
irg. the occasion being the celebration of
the thirteenth anniversary of the organiza-
-tion Of tic Soldiers. Home. Temperance
Union. An excellent program was render
ed for the entertainment Of the veterans
and friends.
The president of tire unicn, Miss Levy.
made some remarks showing that the work
accomplished during the, past year was
very satisfactory.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
A Dsasnntic Departure.

Fr.m the Chicago ,corl
ANY features in the Hamlet that
Plodgett is getting up?''
Yes; he is going to have q tat ghost"
Evening star., 1896-10-24
He was safe.

From the Chicago Record. g. :. ..
Listen, Mrs. Tugby: isn't this horrible?
They make candles out of human fat"
We'll, you wouldn't serve: you are ever
lastingly going out at night"
Evening star., 1896-10-24
General Assessment Books.

THE act Of June IL. 1896. appropriated
5000 TO enable the clerks in this office to
perform extra duty necessary for the COM
pilation of the general assessment books,