#### John P. Stift, appellee, v. City of Chicago et al., appellants.

Gen. No. 29,022.

Petition for mandamus to compel certification and appointment of petitioner as captain in fire department. Writ awarded. Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. Joseph Sabath, Judge, presiding. Heard in the second division of this court for the first district at the October term, 1923.

Reversed with a finding of facts.

Opinion filed May 27, 1924.

Francis X. Busch, Corporation Counsel, for appellants; Cora B. Hirtzel, Assistant Corporation Counsel, of counsel. No appearance for appellee.

Mr. Justice Barnes

delivered the opinion of the court.