#### The People of the State of Illinois ex rel. William E. Baldwin, appellant, v. Charles E. Frazier, civil service commissioners of Chicago, et al., appellees.

Gen. No. 27,821.

Suit for mandamus to civil service commissioners and general superintendent of police of city of Chicago to have canceled certain certifications to the police force and to have three persons certified for each of eleven vacancies and appointments made from persons so certified. Judgment for defendants. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. Francis S. Wilson, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the March term, 1922.

Reversed and remanded with directions.

Opinion filed February 16, 1923.

Rehearing denied March 1, 1923.

Busch, Leesman & Roemer, for appellant. Roy D. Keehn, forappellees; Charles Center Case, of counsel.

Mr. Justice O’Connor

delivered the opinion of the court.