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ranged for and ordered at any time at the shops of the New York Trade School, and Pratt Institute of Brooklyn.

We have observed that this system of trade examination is most popular among applicants for mechanical positions in commanding their entire evidence and approval, and has the advantage of securing the best material for the various departments of the Municipal service. A number of candidates for promotion to these positions in different Departments have also been examined in this way, and the results have been generally satisfactory.

We note with some degree of satisfaction that the average cost per capita for trade examination is $1.96, or less than one day's pay for a laborer employed on probation.

We have had little or no difficulty in filling requisitions from Departments, and have been enabled to furnish acceptable persons, and, in many cases, the appointing power has expressed satisfaction as to the marked degree of efficiency exhibited by the appointees.

On the whole, we are convinced that our own system is well adapted to the requirements of our City, and guarantee to the Departments a more effective and intelligent service than could be had in appointments made without examination or registration.

We anticipate no difficulty in handling the work for the entire Greater New York, should such task devolve upon the Bureau, as we now easily supply the needs of Manhattan and Bronx, together with the Aqueduct Commission in Westchester and Putnam counties.

Complaints and appeals are few, and from our own observation we are of the opinion that the practical working of the Labor Bureau has met with the approval of the public in general, and commands the confidence of nearly all the registered applicants for positions.

Respectfully submitted,

FRANK A. SPENCER,

Labor Clerk.

Comparison of Merit Examination for the Position of Inspector of Pier Building with the Examination for Fitness held by Park Department.

TECHNICAL.

Merit Examination.

1. What tools does a builder of timber, pier and dock work, composed of stone-filled crib work, etc., require?

2. In preparing for shrinking a crib at any selected place, what requirements are necessary, and how can they be obtained?

3. Suppose rock is found which is inclined across the line of crib-work; what should be done to keep the cribwork in line in the two cases, (a) where the inclination is moderate; (b) where the rock is quite steep.

4. For a good job, how should the lowest course of logs be arranged in a crib? State all that you think essential.

5. How should the second course be arranged, and how secured to the first? Describe all the work.

6. Is it best to place the longitudinal logs in tiers over each other and the transverse logs the same, or to distribute them, and why?

7. How are the stones for sinking the cribs supported by this crib? Describe just how the supports are put in place and fastened?

8. Are the cribs loaded over the whole bottom, or only a part, and why?

9. If a crib settles out of level, can it be straightened, and how?

10. If a crib forms part of the foundation of a street or road, what is required in filling it?

11. What constitutes a good job in fitting a transverse log on the longitudinals, which it crosses?

12. How should the spikes at each crossing be driven, to prevent interference with ones below, and to make a strong job? Give this in full detail, including length and size of spikes.

13. How do the ties or transverse logs for the squared timber work used above low water in a pier, differ from those in the crib work?

14. Describe a proper form and method of fitting and securing a dove-tail in such work?

15. Where the ends of squared timbers are to be fastened together, describe the two ways in which it is done.

16. How may the ends of round timbers be fastened together? 17. What size bolts or spikes are used in securing the squared timbers in one course in a pier to the timbers in the course below? 18. Suppose round drift bolts are used for this purpose, how may the greatest holding power in the timber be secured?

19. Describe the several defects in a piece of timber which, in your opinion, would warrant you in forbidding its use in a work?

20. Describe the several defects in logs which you think would make them unfit for use in a crib. State also what the size should be.

ARITHMETIC.

(Give all the work on the ruled sheet.)

1. Add: 11′ 10′′, 7′ 33′′, 87′ 10′′, 4′ 51′′ and 27′ 81′′.

2. Subtract: 678945 from 722341.

3. If 17 men in all receive $5,490.50, how much does each receive?

4. How many square feet in a platform 114′ 51′′ long × 27′ 31" broad?

FITNESS EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF INSPECTOR OF PIER BUILDING. Date, July 30, 1897.

Q. What are you doing at present?

A. I am inspector in charge of the bulkhead construction in the Wallabout improvement, Brooklyn.

Q. The work to which this examination has reference is the inspection of borings in examinations for the foundations of two bridges, and will probably not last much more than a month; would you care to give up your present position for such a job? A. No, sir.

Q. Then you do not wish to be considered a candidate for this position?

A. No, sir.

The above questions were asked all candidates, except the one who received appointment.

FITNESS EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATE WHO WAS APPOINTED TO THE POSITION OF INSPECTOR OF PIER BUILDING.

Date, July 28, 1897.

Prof.

Mr.

What are you doing now?

- Practically nothing.

Q. You are rated as Inspector of Pier Building?

A. Yes, sir.

Q. I believe you have done some work of that kind on the Harlem River Driveway?

A. Yes, sir.

Q. How long were you engaged on the driveway as Inspector of Pier Building?

A. Two months.

Q. I want you to understand that the work which is contemplated under this request for an eligible list of Pier Inspectors is not Pier Building; some boring in the examinations for the foundation of a new bridge at City Island are to be made. Are you familiar with methods of examining material and location for engineering work?

A. Where I have been working, I have seen considerable work of that kind, and am acquainted with it.

Q. Have you seen under-water boring done?

A. I have seen well boring and work similar to that.

Q. Have you been familiar with work similar to foundation work around New York City or elsewhere?

A. Yes, sir; at Chattanooga, Tenn.

Q. What work did you do there?

A. Engineering work, connected with the Construction Corps in the United States Army.

Q. Have you done much similar work since?

A. I have done some.

Q. Are you a veteran?

A. Yes, sir.

Q. In boring operations for foundation work, such as we shall do at City Island, do you know how to keep a record of the material passed through?

A. Yes, sir; I should watch the material brought up in the pipe and keep specimens of it, and make reports of depths, and so get the whole record.

Q. Have you lately had connection with work built under water?

A. Yes, sir.

Q. Do you know in a general way what data and information must be known in order to make such construction?

A. Yes, sir.

Q. How long is it since you began to do engineering work of this character?

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