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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
MARsHAL FISKE TO REMAIN.
MIR. HAYES DETERMINED NOT To MAKE A CHANGE
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Mr. HAYES DETERMINED NOT To MAKE CHANGE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON March 20.-Ihe President has con-
cluled to reappoint Marshal Fiske IN the Southern
District of New-York in the place of Mr.. Payne,
whose nomination for this position was sent to the
Senate and confirmed few days before the eXplra-
ton Of the last Congress. Mr.. Fishes commission
did not expire until this week. and the only reason
why Mr.. Payne was in advance appointed Ill his
Place was apparently to fill the Office before the
close Of Gen. Grants administration, and while GER
tain political influences which have controlled ap-
pOlnments in New-YOTk continued potent Mi.
fske has been represented to the President to be an
excellent officer, while Mr.. Paynes political record
Is said not to be good The new commission Will not
be issued to Mr.. Fiske until Mr.. Payne has had
hearing; but the President has apparently made up
his mind, and will probably not change 1t unless
evidence Of a very important character, which will
make such change seem desirable is brought TO his
attention. Senator COnkling, who was understood
TO have favored Mr. Payne's appointment denies all
responsibility for il.
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FOREIGN NOTES.

LoNDoE, March 20.-The betting to-day on
the Oxford and Cambridge boatraee is even.
HAVANA, March 2O.-The German merchants
have been informed by the authorities here that they
must pay contribution of 80 per cent, else their prop
erty coed at the expiration OF three days.
CAPTAIN General Joyelar says this tax Is different from
the former tax. The German Consul has referred
tho matter 10 the Imperial Government at Berlin.
OTTAWA, March 2O.-In the Senate yester-
day the Hon. Senator Campbell moved series Of
buttons to the effect that the Senate expresses appre
citation OF the conduct Of Her Muesty's Government in
refusing the application Uf tho Canadian Government
for the appointment OF six Senators. The rosoiu
uons were carried by vote Of 80 " %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
PAPAL AFFAIRS.
ysIsr0RY HELD-TEMPoRAL POWER 10 BE RE-

\ CtNSlS iONI utLD-lEMfohAL fO"H" AZ ~ ~
CLAIMED.
ROME, Tuesday, March 20, 1877.
At consistory which was held to-day, the
Pope nominated several bishops among them the Rev.
Hannah for Halifax end the Row john Moore ior
st. Augustine. Florida.
The Pope pronounced a brief allOcution reaifrmng,
with Increased vchemence, his declarations of March II,
and adding that he would raise protest before the whole
world against the attempt deprive him Of liberty OF
speech MI. % ,o--
The Daily NecS publishes remarkable letter from It's
correspondent at Rome containing the following: The
extreme section the UltramontaneG at this moment
eulstng adherents 10 create Roman question Various
esuts bearing instructions from Father Beckx General
az the Joss nave arrived at the Vatican from Florence
Father Beckx warmly cOunscls the project have posi-
tive assurance that Beckx aud his adhcreDs promise
little short of speedy establishment OF the temporal
oover of tue Pope There doubt that steps In this
direction have long been preparing. The Catholic soce-
ties in Austria and Germany have pledged themselves to
next conclavc be held in Rome, that the new
Pope may be proclaimed prisoner like Plus. Cardinal
smeon approves and supports the plan, and the Pope
has himself written letters 10 the Emperor Of Austria,
the kim of Belgium, President MacNahOn, and exQueen
Isabella series Of express instructions nave been
Issued from the Vatican avoid collision with civil
authorities but at the time To keep up pressure
on the Catholic Powers TO obtain Their adhesion 10
crusade for the rcSuscitaon Of the Roman question.
The Vatican has obtained lists Of volunteers prepared 10
serve under the Pdpal flag, and large sums OF money
have ALREADY been deposited in France and England"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
THE GERMAN EMPIRE.

BERLIN, TUESDAY, Salch ~, 1871.
The Rcichstag yesterday commenced discuss
sion OF the hill for establishing the Supreme Tribunal Of
Germany at Leipsic. The Prussan Minister OF Justice
and the Moderate Liberals declared Berlin the only
fitting place for the tribunal The Advanced Liberals
declared favor OF Lepsc rs to free the court from
Government influence The Ultramontanes, Particular
ISIS and some the Modcrateiberals will vote vi n the
advanced party majority OF about 20 is expected in
favor OF Leipsic.
LONDON Tuesday, March 20, 1877
A sppcial dispatch from Berlin TO The POst says
prince Bismarck has again promised Asae-Lorrane
as conslderate and large measure Of local
autonomy as is compatible with imperial interests" The
Asace-LorIaiue bill passed It's second reading in the
Rcichstag to-day.
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THE AGRICULTURAL BUREAU.
DR.. LIE CONTE RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED sUPPoRi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Or. LIE CONTE RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SUPPORT
FOR THE COMMIssIONERsHIP.
lBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUSE.I
WASHINGTON, March 20.-The three principal can
didates for the Commissioner of Agriculture are
DIR. j. l.. lie COnte of Philadelphia, ex-Repre-
sentative j. d. Rusk of Wisconsin, and Prof. Langs
ton Of this city. Prof. LangstOn's name has
been suggested by the cOlored people, but there
Is little probability that he Will receive the
appointment. OF the other two, DR.. lie Conte
hrecommended by nearly all the scientific societies
Oh the country, by the professors of Harvard Uni
Sersity, Yale, Columbia Princeton, and many other
universities and colleges. and by great number OF
leading agrieuturists of the United States He
stands at the head of his profession in this country
NAT Of entomologist and is corresponding
member Of more than 30 of the leading scientific
societies Of Europe. As a public officer he had
iour years experience in the United States
army during the war, being one OF the
swo medical inspectors appointed from the volun-
yer force. HIS appointment has been asked by
Sfot Henry Of the Smithsonian Institution, Prof.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
LEE INSURANCE EXPENSES.

c,r,pTFS r.Ip BY SOME LARGE CoMPANIES-EvI-
DENcE BEFoas THE INSURANCE COMMITTEE OF
TIE ASSEMBLY,
GrFoM THi. REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, March 20.-The Committee on In
srrauce Of the Assembly heard the testimony toda, Of
officers Of the Mutual Life, Equitable Assurance, New
York Life KuicSerbuckcr, and World Mutual Lie insur-
ce mics in relation to the condition Oi their bust
moss method OF carrying 1t on, ana salaries PAID TO
officers The inquiry provoked by resolution OF
Senator Bixby calling upon the companies for the in
formation made the subject OF inquiry by the committee
to-day Most of the companies gave the Information,
mt the conlpanies named did not. Prof ". H. C..
rI,tt aciuary jude H. L. Davies, attorney and Mr.
tiovd secretary OF tho Mutual Life, appeared
Tor that company. Mr. Bartlett said that COM
p.rv found il impossible to comply with the
d,mopds of Senator BiXby's resolution at once,
in consequence % beng ut the time involved in three
rcot undertakings: committee Of Its trustees were
,o,n0 I tlorough examination OF Its affairs, the In
sur3nre Department agents were making another, ana
m clerks we're busy preparing the annual report OF the
oo,,narv to the insurance Department Sir. winston,
M PRESIDENT was sick in California the NcePresldent
VA. unable come i'll consequence of business engage
coma abatement hal been prepared, however, CON
tanning all the facts the committee might desire 10 KNOW
Mr. partat; then read the statement. IL contained facts
in rI an 10 the number Of policies held aud the amount
of the assets and liabilities Of the company Tie only
, fart i'm the document revelation OF the amount
A.. ..t,r;os of mo utIicprs They follows:
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GOV. HAMPTON SUSTAINED BY THE CIRCUIT
COURT

CHARLESTON, S. c., March 2O.-Judge Reed
in tn Circuit Court to-day rendered hi decision in the
Fynn ahcas corpus case releasing Flynn toe ground
that Chamberlain has lawful authority Governor.
The decision concludes % follows:
I am a. opinion Therefore. that wade Hampton was
made Governor I'm dd over me statc OF south Carolina
through the b.do.-DnS, IN accordance Tl,h tiC
C0ns! luton the election held 81 the th 81 November
last; tina, lie qualified. II not following The letter IN the
splt aud intent OF ,e Constitution, Oh the Iith Of Dc
cpnbrr last nat o.. has been since mat tnc and Is now
The lawful Governor uf South Carolina. and should be
opc ed and rcs!g ci accordingly II follows from thcs2
views that -. H. thinl IaIn not Governor on the
Sd Fl January, 1877, tho date Of Inc commits ION ~ w
f. Dover I'D MA. Justice for the city oil Charleston, and
that his appointment and commission were without law
!uI autLOEty, ana iuiI.
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PARLIAMENT AND THE STOCK BROKERS.

In the House of Commons to-day Mr.. Reg
inad Yorc moved that address be presented to tho
Queen PRAYING for the appointment OF royal COM
mission to Inquire into the origin objects present con-
stutol customs and usages of the London Stock Tx
change and the mode of ransacng business in anl IN
connection with that institutions and whether such eXt
ing rules customs and mode Of conducting business
accordance with the principles that should govern public
policy and if not ADVISE Her Majesty In what respect
they might be bcnecally altered, aud how far legsl
ton might be usefuy employed for lhlt purpose.
Sir stafford NJrthcOte personally opposed t!c NOTION
but tic Government remain neutral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
THE FRENCH EXHIBITION.
ALLAN MsrUEED FOR An AMERICAN EXuIEI-A
RIFORT TO SECRETARY LYhHfS.
lGENrMkI. LLL.s nIerAIEh.I

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-l.r. Nathan APP
pl,to returned to-day from Philadelphia, where lie aaS
been in consulate with tie late Centennial author
ios and presented to Secretary Evarts sketch oi an
organization for the proposed American exhibit at tie
Paris Exposition together with e>tmG' Of the neces
sary expenses. He estimates that 100000 is the least
amount with which proper exhibit can he made, ana
This on the suppostion that the goods VIII be received at
New York in Government warehouses and shipped 10
Uayre in United states Government vessels. He he
eves however that $500 600 should Dc appropriated, TO
do the country credit Paris. Tie gentlemen who are
shapng the present OyCulcnt cnte'lin strong hopes
II 1t the President win le able in some way 90 accept
the invitation OF the French Republic at cary date
they find there is very general desire among Ameri
cans TO take Part in the Exposition not only TO keep
our traditional friendship with France but also as
matter of business TO receive in luopc the verdict Of
superiority for many OF our goods as compared with
European products OF the same description.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Tuesday, March 20. 1877.
A large delegation of merchants and other
men OF Philadelphia is here 10 call on the Pres
don, to rho purpose OF recommending John r. Verree
former President OF the Union League Club for collector
OF the port in case change in the office should be con-
templated The present incumbent is Mr. Tuition who
was formerly Supervisor OF Internal Revenue lie
does not live In Philadelphia and is IN no respect repre-
sentative mau OF either the business or politics oil tha
city II he is removed II will be against the protest %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21

Hilgard of the Coast Survey, and by great number
of other scientific people who desire that the Agri-
cultural Department shall become thoroughly
scientific in its character and take position in this
respect by the side of the Coast Survey, Signal
Office, Naval Observatory, and other scientific
bureaus of the Government. From what the Pres-
dent sand to-day to Senator Cameron of Wisconsin,
who called upon him IN the interest of ex-Repre-
sentative Rusk, Dr. lie Conte or Mr.. Rusk will
probably be selected, although the appointment may
not be made for a month to come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
TEL EGRAPuIC NOTEI

NorTU TROY, VT, March 20.-A severe shock OF
eaItonake lasting seconds, elt here tins morning
CHICAGO March 2O-1he supreme lodge of the
Ancient Ordcr of United Workmen Is holding secret session
har ic win las' The object II order II 10
nj 81 and nd pecuniary WIDOWS and orphans OF It's
bers There are about 20, 900 members
BosroS March 2O-A freight train on the New
york and England Railroad thrown from the track
AZ Enots miles west Of Putnam, Conn., THIS moilhe.
seven cars were smashed abOat 100 feet OF the
t,k torn up accident causoi W the spreading Vi
The rails No one injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
KILLED BY A STREET CAR.

George Nelson, age =, who lived at NO. %
Forsy inst. playing III the street near his residence
last evening, when he thrown down and run over
by a Second Avenue ear. lie picked up and taken
10 the station house, 1t asceraned that his
LEFT Thigh and right had been broken lie was sent
10 Brevue Hospital whore he died after suffering III
.f,. D. M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
own examination supply omission OF the society IN
case IL was TO report once he had every

own examination supply the omission Of the society IN
necessary TO report at once as nc nau e'oi'
our annual statement required by the laws OF the
State has been necessarily delayed to await the
the different examining bodies, and when conpst!eh
would have contained and Will contain the desi
the officers to furnish with statement all the details
legally required by the Legislature or the Depar m
insurance. was from these causes ana from no
spect to legislature that the Information pas pee nv
layed, and desire to xpress my regret lhat une ,
occurred now beg leave to submit 10 you lun n,
ment under OATH III accordance with the requirements
your resolution Of the 18th inst. - III, or,o,
In presenting this statement trust you VIII pafon
my venturng few observations pertinent 10 Tue @ ~
inquired OF, aud quite necessary 10 enaoe amy maid
form a correct Judgment in regard 10 tne amounts p
by this society," salaries The Equitable Lie M
Society Of the United states was Grgsm m
organized in this state with equal 0pportu tnnd
These companies We're ior tae most p cceedinS
cotemporane0usly WITH or WITHIN Ve year, h nnmher
the organization OF the Equitable Liie vi lhs ~
20 have been wound up IN one manner OF h F1nitaSe
are upward $3l 800 600, while the cOnOineu i t
pubnshed oicia reports TO but $50 100000 The surplus
Of Equitable Life IL over $3,oOoOoo anu no p n ~
is composed Of premium notes the coulDlnsu 81 rts
the remaining IL companies, by the last official reports
was 81 700 OOO and these combined companies nola pT
MUM assets exceeding T3,oOo,oJo' vi h''""
81 900, 900 more than their combined surplus ooo
This comparison made, not to disparage other G1n
panies many of whom have done well unuer 80
Of no ordinary character that your honorable Dohy
NAV at a Glance understand the results which nav %
accomplished II years by the nanagenent vi ,i
societ and for the attainment Of when the salaries
mentioned IN the accompanying list nave Deeh aGoo fr
the wear 1876 nncuding salaries and travelling expenses
OF managers Of agencies and general special anu oyi
agents. we're $685. 600, while the total reported oy tne
OTHER II companies, the latest published olcIa re-
ports was 1925 600 OF nearysoube. Al the beginning
of 1877 salaries Of the Equitable society "eIe o
duced S26.32O ~ for the current year. ,,
IT but just that the salaries OF large success success i
company Ike the Equitable Lite should he viewed IN
conjunction with the results achieved AT much .ger
ex ensc by other companies organized c0tempOaneouSy
H. ID mir,
Salaries fees and other cOmpeHsaons OF CHceis anu
EMPLOYEES of the Equitable Life Assurance society VI Iue
A 49,. H..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
NO Ac1lyE orro.!rIaN 30 MrrMws IL ONO.

Columns, Ohio, March 2O.-ln the lower
branch Of die LEGISLATURE today ballot was taken for
United States Senator Stanley Matthew's, Republican,
received a yotcs Alfred Cashier IT, and Frank Hurd,
l. Thirty democrats voted blanks. In Tia" Senate
Mr. Matthews received % so'es Thirteen Democrats
voted blanks Iot houses viii meet III joint convention
topCrG 10 official, declare the election Of Matthew'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21

Mr. Bartlett said that officer clerk, or other person
,avcl any fees compensation, donation, or per1sltcs
If any kind excep; the salary rated to him by the Board
Trustees The expenses were thrtyelGht hundredths
of one Der cent Oh the assets Of the company.
Mr.. HIDE President OF the Equitable, presented the
foIoviug statement respecting the salaries:
Ella SOCIETY OF TIE UNITED STATES
NEW-N DIRK, March 10, 1877.
To N, Insurance C0uRiHee or the House of assembly
Of he state ~ Aetc- OrE: ,.'
On or about the 20th day Of January TINS society was
n.t,d b, the Superintendent OF the Insurance Depart
et of the state of NcNNOrk OF tine resolution passed
nv Ibe Senate ON the 10th day OF January, lo'"
Al the time when ibis notification was received the
forcc o the Superintendent Of the INSURANCE. Depart
,nant Including the Deputy superintendent ana MS
clerks was engaged IN making an exhaustive oAahlha-
RON of the condition Of this society III lts ONCE III the
city o. New York ~. -, .ta .., 81,
A. the same time a committee OF nine, composed OF
noc, LoeIs and representing pOlcy-h0ides. was en-
H. 81 i'm separate but equally searching examination
of the society's affairs ia its Oinoe
to nt date these examinations
have bepn IN progress, and coupled Win the usual bnsl-
ness OF the society which il specially engossng at the
hennng of the year, have occupied the Time ana at
tentiOn OF the officers and employees OF the society To the
exclusion of everything whcn was SUBSCRIPTION, VI post
ponement, ,,.,,,.,
desired at the earliest date pracicabe ana IN delay
ing the report therein required There was no Intention
ON the part OF officers vi the society To disregard lie
legal reauisition Of Legislature. IL was natural Ia
suppose that the late superintendent would, from his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
CURRENT TOPICS All TIE CAPITAL.
LUNArIC SUES CEN GRANT.


WAspNcToH, Tuesday, March 20, 1877.
Salt was entered to-day il The Circuit Court
Of this District by Thomas Dgsins against cXPTcsidcnt
Grant for 100000 damages fOr false Imprisonment
The plaipT CHARGES that the defendant the 23d Of
March 1874 had him arrested ia tho City Of Washing
ton had MN Imprisoned in tie Government Hospital
for the Insane period O! eight months; ana further
that the defendant the Goth Of November 1874 com
pecd Tie plaintiff TO 20 under guard from the City Of
Washington on board train Of railroad ears to the City
Of Nev-York and then aud there ny force compelled
him to embark on board tho steamer italy, and sail from
thence to Liverpool England. The records OF the De
tectiyes Office show thai Thomas higgins arrested
on charge OF threats at o'clock on tie evening or
March o. 1874 by the metropolitan Police detectives
and sent to insane asylum. his unsoudnets O mind
having been certified o. ny DIS. hn'On, Elliot ana c.
s. Magruder Il is stated that the threats were against
Gen Grant whom he RggIns) met as ne was leaving
the Whit House grounds f0T walk. and ti0t HiG@ns
raising stuck said: " II catch yen AT my h.d ,id az "a
I'm kIuck vOur head of" Gen. Grant replied: " We'll
when DO 50 knock IT off, 1t will De remembered tat
Higgins was before the committee the administration
Of Inc affairs of the asylum rs a witness yclt ago.
when he testified about the spirit OF Cen Grant DelnS
nt IL hal etc,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
billiard TOURNAMENT ~ UTICA.

UTICA, \. Y, March 2O.-A billiard tourna-
ment opened here tonight. knight OF Corning won the
first game of 800 points by 10 feet table, beating
Bcsscngcro of Newborn, who scored 273 Winners ave
rage, Il7la. BureiSh Of kaamdzOO Mich, won the
second game beating Schacr of NcwYOrk whose score
was 2G7. Winner y average, l1.7.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
TIE WAR IN KASHGAR.
LONDON, Tuesda

LONDON, Tuesday, March 90 1877.
A special dispatch from Berlin TO Tie Times
SAYS the main army OF Yakoob Beg OF Kashgar, $4,000
strong is stationed in fortified camp Tarfr Tue
Chinese force opposing him at least numerous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
MONTGOMERY NoMIyATICHs.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 2U.-The Demo-
cratic and Conservative City Convention unanimously
renomnated VI. L. Hoses for Mayor and entire Al
dermanIc tcAct Their efforts adjustment Of the city
Indebtedness are thoroughly ndor,ed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
PEACE UNBRoKEN IN NEw-oRLEANs.

quiet ana there hostile demonstrations from any
quarter conflict involving loss OF life is regarded
Improbable The Nichols police to-day arrested four
more of Packafd's recruiting officers. They were i'm
nIi.uned On ch..IhC Oi tieasOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
JrDGr pEyUNs's SUCCESSOR.

BosrOS, March 20.-Gov. Rice this after
noon nominated Augustus l. soule OF Springfield TO the
Supreme bench, III the vacancy caused by the ap
po.ulmcnt or judge DSNcns to the Cabnet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
POLITICAL.
SENATORIAL CONTESTS.
A MAJORITY OF IFrY-INO FOR CAMLhVN IN
PENNSYLVANIA.

PENNSYLVANIA.
HARRISBURG, Penn, March 20. - Both
branches OF the Legs lture ne separated, AT p. N. 10
day to ballot for United Stcs senator The vote III
the Senate was: Cameron iE'pJ, 81 On Deti)' Is I;
Cymci U.mJ, /. j. the noase tAc vote was: Cameron,
ZIG: DU Il; Cdstin, Jackson, l. The final vote VIII
be taken Tomorrow III joins convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-21
AT THE DEPARTMENTS YESTERDAY.

Secretary McCraIy has issued the I0IOWlng
circular in regard 20 removals. promotions &c IN The
War Department: "Thc civil employees now III the
service of the United States under the War Department
are hereby informed that hereafter removals VIII bc
made III this department for only, ana promotions
will he ordered upon the sole ground Of merit Every
official must understand hat retention and Advancement
in the service will depend upon his record Of good be-
bavor and efficiency aud not upon external influence
M politlcal test is required beyond an earnest
suuport Of the Constitution and its amendments
and proper respect for The rights Of citizens
Guaranteed thereby. Industry and iaithiuness ia
tbe discharge Of duty, good moral character, ana
strictly temucrae habits Will he regarded and enforced,
and heads of bureaus viii report promptly ny ease OF
idIencss neglect OF duty, nCapacity, WhhkcnrcSS or
any immoral or dishonest conduct IN ease or vacancy
r,nort thereof will he made, accompanied DV list or
al IL most reliable ana efficient clerks in the
Office division, bureau from winch l'S The vacancy
sboIl H.. filled" First Assistant tmasef-General
yner entered upon the duties Of his Office today and Mr.
W Marshall who formerly held That position received
his appontnent OF the supeIintendents OF the
railway mail service.