WORCESTER, MASS 
Epwarp P. Down, Inspector in charge, was born in Boston, Mass., Feb. 22, 1868; 
acquired his education in the grammar and high schools of that city, and the 
veterinary school of Harvard University, receiving degree of D. V. M.; afte1 
graduation practised veterinary medicine for five years; on Sept. 16, 1895, was 
appointed assistant inspector at National Stock Yards, I11., from Boston, through 
civil service examination; transferred to Philadelphia, Sept. 9, 1896, to Boston, 
April 1, 1897, and to Worcester (in charge) Feb. 1, 1898, and on Dec, 21, 1898, 
was promoted to grade of inspector. 
Henry LELAND, Tagger, was born at Dayton, Ohio, March 17, 1858, and at- 
tended grammar and high schools of that city; was principally engaged in farm- 
ing prior to entering the service of the Bureau; received appointment from Lan- 
easter, Mass., Feb. 1, 1898, after civil-service examination. 
BRIGHTWOOD, MASS. 
Witpur J. Murpiry, Inspector in charge, was born in New York City, Feb 16, 
1871; attended public schools and the College of the City of New York; acquired 
veterinary education at American Veterinary College, receiving degree of D. 
V.S.; for a number of years engaged in veterinary practice in New York City; 
was appointed assistant inspector at New York, Dec. 2, 1895, through civil-service 
examination, and transferred to his present station June 1, 1900; promoted to in- 
spector June 2, 1900. 
ALBERT C. CHAPIN, Tagger, was born in Chicopee, Mass., Aug. 1, 1867; received 
his education in the public schools; entered the United States Army in January, 
1888, and served as private and non-commissioned officer; was appointed in the 
Bureau at Boston from Newport, R. I., through civil-service examination, Fe). 
14, 1899. 
NEW HAVEN, CONN. 
Narnan K. Fecury, Inspector in charge, was born at Mertztown, Berks Co., Pa., 
Jan. 14, 1866, and was reared on a farm: completed course of study in public 
schools; attended Keystone State Normal School, Kutztown, Pa., several spring 
terms, teaching school during winters, and finally graduated; also attended On- 
tario Se ee. College, Toronto, Canada, and National Veterinary College, 
Washington, C., graduating from latter with degree of D. V S.; took a night 
course and gr ea in chemistry at Cooper Union, New York City: practised 
veterinary medicine one year at Pottsville, Pa.: was appointed assistant inspector 
through civil-service examination, June 8, 1896, and stationed at Jersey City 
N. J.; promoted to inspector July 1, 1900: transferred to New Haven and placed 
in charge Novy. 8, 1900. 
Joun L. Atctutson, Tagger, was born Jan. 1876, at Hartford, Conn.:; for six 
years previous to present position was hes ees ed in mechanical department of 
newspaper; was appointed from Hartford July 1, 1900, through civil-service ex- 
amination. ; 
NEW YORK, N. Y. 
MEAT INSPECTION, 
Harry N. WaALier, Inspector in charge, was born at Benares British Indi: 
Aug. 19, 1859; attended Wimbledon school, England, taking preparatory co he 
for Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 1874 and 1875 subsequently atte idea 
college at Toulon, France, preparatory course for military colliezs at St nee 
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