Appellate Court of Illinois January 24, 1920, Gen. No. 24,387 (McArdle v. City of Chicago)

Mr. Justice Taylor

delivered the opinion of the court.

An original petition for a writ of mandamus was filed by the petitioner on May 11, 1908, to compel the respondent, the City of Chicago and certain officers thereof, to restore the petitioner to all the honors, duties and responsibilities of Cement Tester as they existed March 12, 1908, and the salary of $250 per month thereto attached.