11/26/1885
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"Hereafter compositors and pressmen will be appointed by competitive examination."
"Provided, That appointments to positions at pension agencies shall not be charged to the apportionment."
"I hereby direct the Secretary of the Interior to amend the classification of the Department of the Interior."
"Professional experts and special agents employed for short periods at per diem salaries and paid only when actually employed."