1576745 President Cleveland handing a paper to Henry Pearson, 1885; (add.info.: Consistent civil service reform\' President Cleveland handing a paper that states "Re-appointment for Honesty and Efficiency" to Henry G. Pearson for his appointment as Postmaster in New York. Pearson is carrying a box labelled "The People\'s Trust". In the background, are Whitelaw Reid with dagger labelled "N.Y. Tribune" and Charles A. Dana with dagger labelled "N.Y. Sun"; both appear angry that an efficient and honest citizen has been appointed to a civil service position.); Universal History Archive/UIG; out of copyright.