SEC. 10. That no recommendation of any person who shall apply for office or place under the provisions of this act which may be given by any Senator or Member of the House of Representatives, except as to the character or residence of the applicant, shall be received or considered by any person concerned in making any examination of appointment under this act. FOURTH SUBJECT.-Letter-writing. [N. B. This exercise is designed chiefly to test the competitor's skill in simple English composition, knowledge of the rules of punctuation, and conception of the proper form of a letter. In marking the letter, its errors in form and address, in spelling, capitals, punctuation, syntax, and style, and its adherence to the subject are considered.] The competitor writes a letter on the subject given by the examiners. The following letter subject was used in Series 20: "A brief account of some of the leading industries of your State." The competitor must avoid allusion to his political or religious opinions or affiliations. The letter must contain not less than 125 words, must be addressed to the United States Civil-Service Commission, Washington, D. C., and must be dated at the place where the examination is held. The examination number, and not the name of the competitor, must be used for a signature to the letter. FIFTH SUBJECT.-Elements of the English language-Construction of sentences. Write the following sentences with such changes only as are necessary to correct errors in syntax and in the use of words: Question 1. Neither of the great powers of Europe dare to disband their immense armies in view of each other's threatening demonstrations. Question 2. Either you or he have lain yourselves open to the imputation of descriping more than you saw. Question 3. The greater part of the fields on the banks of the river are low, and abound in swamps which are almost impossible to cultivate. Question 4. He who devotes himself quietly to his duties we should regard as more to be depended on than him who is continually promising to do so. Question 5. You ought to have seen them feeding the animals; there was an elephant, rhinoceros, and hippopotamus, and either one of which can eat more than a horse. SIXTH SUBJECT.—Arithmetic. Question 1. Express the following in figures, using such signs, monetary or other, as may be necessary: (a) Eight million and eight ten-millionths. (b) Eight million eight hundred and eight ten-billionths. (c) Seven million nine hundred and seventy-four thousand dollars seventy-five cents and five mills. (d) Four hundred and thirty-five pounds (sterling) eighteen shillings and nine pence. Question 2. Express the following in words: (a) 7,988,800.00088; (b) $97,970,120.058; (e) XXVXLIX; (d) 2% of 1027 25 96 44 9 97 of 7 Question 3. From the sum of 976,438, 2,526, 57,694, and 698,342 subtract 937,660, divide the remainder by 388,000, and multiply the quotient by 2.005. Question 5. The fence around the four sides of a square field measures 3.708} miles What is the length in fur., rds., yds., and ft. of the fence on one side of the field? Give work in full. Question 6. A merchant buys 42 gallons of whisky, at $2.50 per gal., and keeps it for 3 years. He then finds that he has lost 7 gallons by leakage and evaporation. Estimating the value of money at 6 per cent. per annum, how much per gallon must he charge in order that he may realize a profit of 163 per cent. on his outlay (including interest)? (Taken from Series 22.) Give work in full. Question 7. At 624 cts. per cu. yd., what will it cost to remove an embankment 240 ft. long, 38 ft. wide, and 9 ft. high? Give work in full. Question 8. What is the weight (in tons, cwt., etc.) of the water which fills a cistern 9 ft. 8 in. long, 9 ft. 4 in. wide, and 6 ft. 9 in. deep, a cubic foot of water weighing 1,000 ounces? (Taken from Series 21.) Give work in full. Question 9. What sum placed at interest at 8 per cent. per annum will amount to $18,590 in 2 years 11 months and 27 days? Give work in full. Question 10. What is the difference between the interest and the true discount of $380, due in 2 years and 5 months, at 6%. For explanation of the "relative weights," and of the method of determining the "general average," see p. 190. The time allowed for this examination is limited to five consecutive hours. The first and second subjects of the copyist examination are the same as the first and second subjects of the clerk examination. The first and second exercises of the third subject are also the same as the corresponding exercises of the third subject in the clerk examination. The third exercise of the third subject is as follows: H. Ex. 1, pt. 8——13 with the plan of the refore [N. B.-Spelling, use of capitals, punctuation, and all omissions and mistakes are taken into con sideration in marking Exercises 1, 2, and 3 of this subject. 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Question 1. Add the following, placing the sum at the bottom: 79, 654, 321, 908. 25 3, 335, 602, 017. 90 Question 2. Express the following in figures: One billion ten million eleven thousand and twenty, and (decimal) one thousand and twenty-five ten-millionths. Question 3. Express the following in sign and figures: Ten billion one hundred and ten millions one hundred thousand and five dollars six cents and three and three-tenths mills. Question 4. Express in words the following figures, signs, and abbreviations: 6 hhd. 1 bbl. 16 gal. 2 qt. - 1 bbl. 2 qt.: =6 hhd. 16 gal. —2—3 hhd. 8 gal. Question 5. Express in words the following: Question 6. Add .5, .05, .125, .0625, and divide the sum by 2. decimal fraction.) Give work in full. £25 68. 4d. (Express answer in Question 7. A merchant purchased 340 bushels of potatoes at 80 cts. per bushel, lost 20 of them by fire, and sold the remainder at $1.10 per bushel. Did he gain or lose, and how much? Give work in full. Question 8. A miller grinds for customers 3,600 bushels of wheat, taking from each bashel 4 quarts as toll; how much does he receive for the work, wheat being worth 62 cents per bushel? Gite work in full. Question 9. A man purchased a house, paying for it in four payments as follows: On the first payment of the purchase price; on the second payment of the remainder; en the third payment of what then remained due; and on the last payment $2,000. What was the full amount paid for the house? Gire work in full. Question 10. A field 250 feet long and 125 feet wide is inclosed by a tight board fence 6. feet high; what will it cost to paint the outside of the fence at 12 cts. per square yard? Gice work in full. PRINTER'S ASSISTANT AND SKILLED HELPER EXAMINATION (SpecialSeries No. 1). For explanation of the "relative weights," and of the method of determining the "general average," see clerk examination, p. 190. The time allowed for this examination is limited to four consecutive hours. The first and second subjects of this examination are similar in character though less difficult than the corresponding subjects of the clerk examination, and the third subject is the same as the second exercise of the third subject of that examination. This examination can be given only in Washington and at such times as the needs of the service require. It can not be given in connection with other departmental examinations. Those who have applications on file will be notified when an examination is held. FOURTH SUBJECT-Arithmetic. Question 1. Add the following, placing the total at the bottom: 742,155.74 397.49 1,956,374.20 Question 2. Express in figures one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight. Question 3. From 332,721 take 143,832. Give work in full. Question 4. Write in words the following number: 501,045. Question 5. Multiply 371,645 by 34. Give work in full. Question 6. Divide 109,782 by 342. Give work in full. Question 7. If a printer's assistant earn $1.25 a day, how much will she earn in a year of 300 working days? Give work in full. Question 8. If a skilled helper earn $325 in a year, how much will he have left after paying his board at the rate of $16 a month? Give work in full. Question 9. Add 125,324 and 3,507; from the sum subtract 342. Give work in full. Question 10. If a printer's assistant spend 10 cents a day for street-car fare, how much will she spend in two months of 30 days each? Give work in full. |