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Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
IN m & M ORlAM.
TRINITY LODGE, No. ~, + & A M.

We the Committee appointed to draft
Resolutions expressive of the feelings OF
the Lodge on the Death of Broi hel
William John Dyer, beg leave to report
the following:
WHEREAS, The Supreme Grand Mas,
ter of ihe Universe having, in his inscru
uble wisdom taken from us our estimable
brother William John Dyer, in the Ma,
turity of manhood and usefulness, there
fore be it
Resolved, That we deplore the sudden
loss of our brother and offer to his friend.
and iraternal brothers the assurance OF
our sympathy in this sad event
ResoiUed, That to the relations of our
deceased brother we tender our heartfelt
sympathy in the sad bereavement that
has placed them in condition of such
sorrow, feeling that he has demitted to
JON that Lodge mot made with hands,
Eterna in tue Heavens "
Resotped, That the Mem bers of Trini
ty Lodge. No. u, Il. It A. NJ. wear the
usual badge OF mourning for thirty days
and the Lodge be draped in mourning for
the same period
ReSotUed, That a copy Of these reso-
lulons be furnished the friends of the
deceased
ReSotged, That these resolutions be
spread upon the Minutes OF the Lodge
and also published in the TRINITY jour,
NAL.
w L TINNIN
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

CHANGE OF TIME. Owing to recent
instructions from the Post Office Depart
ment liking the schedule on the Weaver
VlIle and Reading route at 10 hours IN
winter and hours in Summer, stages
are now running on the new Winter
'l'ne' Until further notice the stage fo.
'nis place will leave Reading at 6A. NJ,
ana arrive here at p. NJ; returning leave
"eaVervllle at A. NJ, and reach Read
ing at P. NJ. This time has been made
regularly during the past week.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

THE Boss CABBAoE.-We have re-
ceived from Hay Fork, by VanderhoA' s
Express, with compliments of I" Big
Jake" the largest cabbage ever grown
in these parts. Placed upon the scales it
tipped the beam at 3411 pounds and only
lacked an ounce or two of weighing 80
lbs. 1t is Of a good variety and if the
remains will keep from time to time we
don't propose to starve this Winter
Thanks to the donor.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
MINING MACHIN FRY
FOR SALE

THE UNDERSIGNED offers for Sale
at cost price FOR CASH, one Distrib-
utor, together with the necessary Fix
lures, Flanges, Bolts, etc. also guam
tty Of heavy Wire Screen and Five Air
Valves. For full particulars apply to
JOHN MARTIN.
Weaverville, Nov. 12lh, 1879. I'm.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

PREAcHING.- Next Sunday at IL A i.
NJ, Rev. G. II. Darling will preach at
Douglas City, and at P. NJ, in the Court
House, at which time he will give the
second in the series of doctrinal sermons.
Subject" Judgment" The public arc
earnestly requested to be present.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

DENTISTRY DR.. ID. Lindsay, late of
San Francisco has opened an Office at
the Union Hotel, where he will remein
only short time. The doctor is pre-
pared to do all work which may offer in
his line, and invites trial.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

DANCE.-A Social Dance will be given
at Todd's Theater on Thank sgiving even
ing. Tickets, 81 90. All are invited
See advertisement.
Nj. f. GRIFFIN has been appointed
Local Agent for the Mutual Life Insur,
ance Company of New York.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
My Stock of Gentlemen's
CLOTHING

far surpssses anything ever brough: here,
both In the quality Of the material as
we'll as in the make up and finish. The
stock comprises a full line OF latest style
Of DIAGONALS and other fine text
ures. a l-o complete assortment of
OVERCOATS Of new style.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

FRosTY.-W wanted to say it but the
Red Bluff Sentinel got in on us with the
following - The mountain SHOWS ara
waiting their breaths upon the town these
mornings, causing the streets to assume
a crystalized appearance.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

DENTIsTRY.-It should not be forgot.
ten that DR.. T. j. Holden, the Dentist is
here and that he will remain only very
short time longer. Those who may de-
sire first class dental work should avail
themselves Of this opportunity Office at
the New York Hotel. Do not delay but
have your teeth attended to at once.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

PROBATE NoTIcE.-In another col
umn notice is given that Thursday, Dec.
4th, 1879, has been fixed for hearing the
return of sale of Real Estate in the estate
of VIM. McElvaney, deceased, when any
person interested may appear and file OBJ
jectons to the confirmation Of said sale.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

PERsoNAL.-Mr, Sanderson, of the
great Staging firm of Barlow, Sanderson
u Co., was here last week in company
with Col. w. S. Stone, Superintendent
of the California and Oregon Stage Line.
Mr.. Sanderson expressed himself as well
pleased with the manner in which the
Company's business was transacted in
this section, and gave assurance that
the Reading and Weaverville line would
be kept up to the standard and run on
time.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
RECORDED DURING THE PAST WEEK.

A. Gratis to Wood & Shroder-l60 acres OF
land S. w. Trinity-$200.
G. w. Duncan to Charles Fenton-Land S.
W. Trinity-$300.
r. D. Wells to M. B. Parlin-Mining Claim,
Hay Fork-Sl.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

CATHOLIC SERvICEs.-Fat Walsh
desires us to say that he will hold services
in French Gulch on Sunday the 23d, and
in Weaverville on the 30th.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
wtesklu Trinity Jmrnal.

TRINITY. COUNTY. W.sRR.s.N.Ts
taken al their Market p'afHs fn Pay
n,snf for Subscription to the Journal.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
Prt bate Sale.
SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND
Personal PROPERTY.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
~ IN pursuance of an order of the
Probate Court of the County OF Trinity,
State OF California, made on the 3d day
OF November, A. ID. 1879. in the matter
o: The Estate Of Joseph Deppinette, .
ceased, the undersigned, the Administra
tor Of said Estate, will sell at Public Auc-
ton to the highest bidders and subject to
confirmation by said Probate Court on
TUESDAY, the End day of December
a. ID. 1870
at clock P. NJ. at the late residence of
said deceased, on Canon Greek, Trinity
County, State of California, all the right,
title, interest and estate, of the said Jo
seph Deppnette ut the time of his death,
and all the right, title and interest that
the said Estate has, by operation of law
or otherwise, acquired other than or in
addition TO that of the said Joseph Dep
pinette at the time of his death, in and to
the following named and described Real
Estate, situate, lying and being in the
County OF Trinity, State OF California,
to-wit /:
The enc undivided one half of that GER
tain Placer Mine, situated in Canon
Creek mining District, known as the
Huyck Hill CLAIM, particular de
scription of which is recorded in the Of
flee Of the County Recorder of the County
OF Trinity, State Of California, in Book
l3, Page 236, records of said office to
which record reference is hereby made
together with one undivided one bal OF
all improvements Oh said Mining Claim
or belonging thereto also the undivided
one-half Of the second right to the water
in the main Canon Creek, with the Ditch
es and Fumes thereto belonging also
the undivided one half OF the first and
whole right to the water Of the Second
East Fork of Canon Creek, with the two
bitches, one leading water to Huych's
Hill Claim and one to Corral Bar a lso
the undivided one-half of that certain
Placer Mining Claim, situated in Canon
Creek Mining District, Trinity County,
State of California, known as the Deppi-
netts Red Fiat Claim, together with the
improvements thereon also the personal
property Of said deceased, consisting Of
Clothing, Tools, Books, etc.
Terms and conditions Of Sales, Cash
Gold Coin of the United States, Ten Per
Cent. thereof to be paid to the Auclioneer
on the day OF Sale, balance on confrma-
ton of Sale by said Probate Court.
DAVID TAYLOR.
Administrator OF the Estate of Joseph
Deppinette, deceased
Weavervile, California, Novem Der
9th, A. d., 1879. I'd.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
ROLL OF HONOR.

SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIPTS DURING THE PAST WEEK
r. B. 90
VIM. Guthrie 90
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

IHE Rebekah Lodge, l. o. o. F.,
meets next Wednesday evening. A full
abundance of members is requested.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

NEXT Thursday is Thanksgiving Day.
A load Of Turkeys would sell we'll here.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

Weavsrville, November 90, 1879
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

PRoDUCTIoN OF QUICKsILyER.-Two
weeks ago the Journal copied an item
from the MiHing ami Scientific Press to
the effect that i've counties in California
contained quicksilver mines, but Trinity
was not mentioned, the counties referred
to being Napa, Lake, Sonoma, Fresno
and Santa Clara, the production Of the
mines therein for the past three years be
ing given. We then suggested that the
Altoona Mine in this county had pro,
duced as much, if not more, than some of
the mines quoted, and asked for infor.
nation. Mr.. Oh. Aller erberg, Secretary
OF the Altoona Quicksilver Mining Com,
pany, has kindly answered our inquiry
with the Information that the product OF
the A ltoona Mine for the last three years
amounted to 1914 TASKS of quicksilver
This is 987 TASKS more chan was produced
by the Oakland Mine in Sonoma county
for the same period.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
KID GLOVES

which have just perfected. / am now
prepared to furnish Superior Kid Gloves
made to order AT the celebrated DANI-
CHEFF Glove Factory, San Francesca.
Every pair warranted to fit and made
rom the best imported stock.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

FIRE INsURANCE.-W When owners et
property seek insurance against loss by
fire. they should be careful to select only
reliable companies in which to place their
risks, to the end that they may be secure
in the event of loss. or all the Compa
nies, ard combinations of Companies
now engaged in this business, the best is
the Imperial, London and Northern OF
London and the Queen OF Liverpool, rep
resentng an aggregate capital of S3S 900,
000 w. Lane Booker, British Consul
at San Francisco, is the Agent and At
torney for these companies and Mr.. Robt.
Dickson, Manager. The indemnity Of
fered is justly acknowledged as the best
in the world. Trinity County residents
who desire to secure themselves against
loss by fire are recommended to try this
great combination and can secure Join;
Policy in the Companies named on ap
plication to G. w. Craig, who has been
duly commissioned as Agent Tor this
section. See advertisement in another
colum IN.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

Particular attention is directed to my
complete and satisfactory system Of
furnishing
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
PIN NAEORE

Hats and full line of Trimmings Of all
kinds.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
SOMETHING
NEAT, NOVEL, NOBBY

LADIES'
UNDERWEAR,
UNDERWEAR,
UNDERWEAR,
UNDEktWEAR,
DRESSES,
DRESSES,
DRESSES,
DRESSES,
FLANNEIS,
FLANNEL
ET.ANNELS,
ANNELS,
SUITS,
SUITS,
SUITS,
SUITS.
CLOAKS,
CLOAkS,
CLOAkS,
CLOAKS,
WRAPPERS,
WRAPPERS,
WRAPPERS,
WRAPPERS,
READY MADE !
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

A fall line Of Cashmeres Of all colors
with Silk and Velve: Trimmings to
match. All of the --latest Styles.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

in every variety, bought at reduced prices
and sold cheaper than ever. Rubber
Boots for Ladies, Boys and Gents.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-09-20
WEST VA. UNIVETRSIY

Nine departments of study; text books
furniShed at cost calendar arranged, 10 suit
,eachctsi expenses for one year itom Sl75
to 1900 non.sectarian, liberal, thorough.
Fall Term begins September 1l, 1870.
Na-for catalogue md other iniorna ton,
apply 10 the President, J. r. Thompson
Morgantown, W. Va.
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Educational.
SAVE EksGM $40 10 $50
4 YEAR pY ATTENDING
THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,


TIE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
GhENlYLLE, Giln.er Co., ". w.,
which has II full Normal Course, an nd
vancrd course, and department Of music.
In every study the most careful and
thorough woik Is always done.
Fall Term begins September 9th, 1878,
Winter Term begins January 5th, 1870.
Spring Term begins April 7th, 1879.
Much Advantage is Gained
TO those who teach during the year, by at
tending two months In the fall, getting
"leave Of absence, from Nc vember till
March, and returning in the spring.
engagements TO bSgin teaching at the
middle of November eau be uade 10 Gilmer
or other counties now.
For catalogue and particulars regarding
FREE TUITION see the County Superin-
tendent, or write 10
I. MARCELLUS MARSHALL,
Principal
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
or TIE NAILS

Ciarkshurg-daily except Sanlays-leaves
Weston at s A. M.--arrives at 1 +. VI.
Rnxton Court llouse-dally except Sun:
lnys-arrives at lptston by $3.50 7. W., and
leaves Weston same day at G:30 ?. ".
Glenville-leaves lreSton at a. NJ. on
yondays, Wednesdays and Fridays-arrives
ut 5p u Tuesdays, Thursdays and sa'uF'
days. ,
Buckhannon--arriyes at Weston u ".
TUESDAYS, Thursdays and Saturdays-leares
Weston 2P n. same days.
Philippi-arrises at Weston Tuesday. mad
Fridays Mt 6P. II Leaves Weston Bedues-
day and Saturdays at I A. N.
Mount pleasant-leayes Weston Mondays
aud Thursdays att A.M.-arrives Tuesdays
and Fridays by p. u.
West Union--arrives Mondays At Z. A.
Leaves Weston Tuesdays at I A. ~.
Sand Fork--onec week-leayes Weston
Moudaysa, A. M.--arrives Mondays ats
+. N.
Ed- Parties having mail to go should
bring It to the office hall IN hour before the
departure Of the mails.
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Local Directoy.
COUNTY OFFICERS

Judge Circuit Court-J. BRANNON.
Clerk ". G. HARRISON.
pres't County Court. PETERSON.
Clerk J. WOOFTER.
Prosecuting Att'y-A. EDMIST0N
Sheriff J. G. VANDERvOTR
Sup't. Free Schools G. ". CROOK
County Surveyor D. 7. PETERSON.
Assessor Jst District JOHN KEE.
" % " GEO. FISHER.
0u91dooS9
Court House District.
G. ". Turner and P. Dargan.
F"een.an's Greek District.
Wm. Hall and W. v. Wood
fuckers Greek District.
NJ. blcWnortcr and y. X. Swisher.
Collins Settlement District.
s. y. Smith and ". X. Wilson.
Skin Greek District.
wv. Chidestcr md " G. Nc " horter
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HOLDING OF COURTS.
C\vc\llt Cowvts.

klSAAlINN VI SSS' ~
C\vcMlt Courts.
Lewis, 20.h Of February and Angus,
Gilmer, ll,h OF March and 10Th Sept.
Upshur. 18th Of May and 9TH !Dec.
Preston, I'D Of March and 81 October
Randolph, llth Of May and 23d Nov.
Tucker. 10th Of April and Oct. 81.
Barbour. April 20 and November I'd.
Webster. 10Th Of June and 9Th Sept
Braxton, 18th March and 18th August
Harrison, 3Oth May uud 3O'h Oc,ubrr
Calhoun. 29lh Of May and 18th Of Oct.
County Courts.
I.ewi..-First Monday in February.
April, June. August, October aud
Deccmber-,he June nnd October
terms for fiscal and police business
only.
Gilmer Second Monday in February
April. June, August. October and
December.
Upshur Second Monday in February
April, June, August. October and
peccmber.
Braxton.-Firs, Tuesday in January
March. May. July, September and
November.
Webster. =. Fourth Tuesday in Februa.
ry. April. June, August. October
and December.
alhoun Fourth Monday in Fchrna
ry, March, June. August, Scptc'n.
Der and November.
TOWN OFFICERS,
M'yor-G. A Jackson.
Rrconicr-l.. II Wool.
.lhlermra-lM l'nri-Jnln Shea
"a IEanl-Wm Mcbride.
81 I!anl-JacOb Schmi's.
4M Ward Joseph a. Watson.
Scrgrami.-J. s. Wilkinson.
SGeI4IIXa.
A.F.kA. M.--S,n,ei communis 'ut ms
uf Weston I.ndgc No 10, A. T. and 4. NJ,
si,l hr held on tie Firs, mud Third Mon
days Of every month. ..
". q. BENNETT, ". ".
J.J. PETERSON, Sec
JANE LEw.-Sia,cd communications OF
IHckson Lodge No rs, \. F. md a. NJ
will Lr held in their Hail, in june Lew, on
the Recond Saturday In each month.
ISAAC JACKSON, ". H.
". y. CAREER, Sec
St. Joscpl's G. r. 4. B. Socic,v.-Stated
meetings are held on The first Suhhh!ll in ev-
ory month. FATHER TRACY, Prcst.
Il. J. SiArs0S, Secretary.
CHURCHES
N. z. Church, Rev. S. +. Jones, Pas.
TOR. Preaching every Sabbath. PRAYER
meeting "Wednesday night. Sunday Srhnol
j A. Barnes, SGperintcndent-every Sun
,lav at . o'clock, ?. NJ.
Presbyterian Church, Rev. George N.
Fleming, Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday. Sabbath Schuol-Wm Il. Dun.
ning,on. Superintrndent-cvcry Sunday Ht
8 o'clock, 4. ".
Catholic Church, Rev J. 4. Tracy, Pas
tor. Serviets every frs, and third Sundays
nj "a AMI 10 A. NJ, and I r. u. Sabbath
Sehool-jnroh Schmitt, Superintendent
every Sunda, nj o'clock, I. w..
Episcopal Church-attendrd occasionally
by The Rev. Mr. Wood, Of Clarkshmrc.
Eap,is, Church. Rev. John $. Fisher, Pas
tor. Preaching every second Sabbath in
each month. Prayer meeting every Tues
day night.
African ". r. Church, Rev. T. n. Crris,
Pastor. Srrricrs every Sunday at 10 O'Clock
Sunday George T. Jones, Sapcrin-
,cuden,-every Sunday nj o'clock.
colored ". u. Church, Rev. John Hughes,
Pastor, Services every Sunday at II
O'Clock. Sunday School, Charles Lee, Su-
prrintcnieu,-cvery Sunday n, ? o'clock,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-04-12
THE NEW CONE OF VESUYIUS.
Tho Difference Retwcen the Lava OF The
Present Eruption and that oT Isse.
London Academy

first aSceudcd Ncsuvius i'm January,
1875. at which time the crater was full
of sulphurouS smoke, so that il was quite
impossible To descend into it. Iatcr i'm
the year hydrochloric acid appeared,
which indicated an intensification Of the
volcanic activity, and on December Is a
deep chasm opened in the floor of the
crater, at the bottom of which glowing
lava was visible. The lava gradually
rose TO the floor of the crater, and a new
cone was formed above the chasm, from
which small quantities of lava issued
from time To time. On the night of No
vember l, 1878, the lava was emitted in
greater quantity, and il rose TO the level
of the lowest lip of the crater, and be-
gan to flow down the great cone of the
mountain IN northwesterly direction.
When assembled Nesuvius on peccm-
ber % last the lava was still very hot,
and in some places red-hot Just beneath
the surface. Having reached the sum
init OF the cone 10y the usual route, we
bore To the west, and walked along the
rim OF the great crater until we came TO
the side toward Monte di Somma where
the crater was broken down by the new
lava. We then descended 10y verv steep
path 10 the bottom of the crater, and
Immediately saw tho new cone on our
right, vomiting clouds of smoke and
steam, and ejecting red-hot scorim TO n
height of several hundred feet The
most notable feature of the new lava was
the quantity of red and yellow sub
Inmates of scsquichloride Of iron, which
appeared in many clefts and cavities in
the lava, from which also issued
hydrochloric acid in abundant, sitting
fumes
We approached ~ near as we could TO
the new cone, and stood upon heap of
cindcrs which il had elected, nearly on
level with its mouth. II is quite small
indeed not much larger than n large
iron furnace-but its dynamic activity
* considerable. Lumps of scorip were
continuously elected, and sometimes the
ground shook under our feet, and loud
noises, like the surging of n furious sea,
were apparent. Sometimes more sud
den and furious outburst would occur,
and would scatter the red-hOt fragments
all around. A mass weighing four ounces
fell within six feet of where WAS stand
ing, and when this was followed by a
piece at least seven times as large beat
n hasty retreat, for a guide had been
killed fortnight before by an elected
stone falling on his head.
Tho lava of 1873 does not resemble
that of 1872; it is much more leucitic in
character, and possesses a fine black lus-
ter when cold. The sublimatics in it's
cleits are very interesting, both az TO
form and composition. They consist
mostly of salt and chloride of iron, but
Palmieri has also detected chloride of
ammonium, chloride of Gthium, and
boracic acid. The new cone is still in n
slightly active condition, and Palmieri
anticipates that it will increase.
G.. f.. RoDwELL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-04-12
BriC-a-Brac.

There are stone bridges in China three
and four miles long, and an arch Of the
incredible span of three hundred feet.
The Russians are peculiar. When
collins are covered with cloth, the color
indicates the character Of the deceased
If the body is young person, crimson
is used if a widow, brown if father
yellow; but black is never used
IL is stated that the practice OF giving
children two Christian names was un-
known in England before the accession
OF the Stuarts, that it was very rare down
10 the revolution, and never became
common till the HanOverian family
occupied the throne.
The piles Of old London bridge driven
eight hundred years ago, were found 10
be in good condition when the new
bridge was created in 1923, and those
which served rs the foundation for Ira
jams bridge over the Danube, A D1O5.
are said to be still visible at low stages
Of water.
Rabbits fight in n very singular man
ner, with perpetual recourse TO what
French boxers call the saUanfe. Each
endeavors 70 leap over the O.her and
kick his adversary's head in doing so.
These tactics often infict much pain and
injury upon the combatants, and the ami
mails spring over each other so quickly
that the eye can scarcely follow their
movements
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-04-12
Points In Etiquette.

Anonymous letters are beneath notice.
Lettersof introduction should be brief.
"Gours, &c" is a rude ending To n
letter.
Say Goodbye" and not Good
morning"
Never wait over fifteen minutes for n
tardy guest.
Upon introduction at once enter into
conversation.
Upon leaving room one bow should
include all.
A call should not bo less than fifteen
minutes in length.
A note requires as prompt an answer
as spoken question.
Glazed cards and papers are not used
nor are giltedged ones.
" Genteel and "gentility are words
tabooed in good society.
Strangers arriving should notify
friends by card of their presence.
Regrets in reply to invitations should
contain the reason therefor.
At table you are not required TO thank
the one who waits upon YOU.
You should exchange calls with indi-
viduals before inviting them to your
house
Only letters 10 unmarried ladies and
widows are addressed with their bap-
tismal name
The custom of leaving "A blank margin
on the left hand side of each page of a
letter is obsolete.
To return personal call with cards
enclosed in an envelope signifies that
visiting between the persons is ended
Unless there is great difference in
age n lady visiting should not rise, either
on the arrival or departure of other
ladies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-04-12
Money NV Mail.

a correspondent of the Scientific inner
icdn offers the following suggestion with
regard TO an Inconvenience widely felt.
The plan proposed would doubtless
prove as great n convenience TO the re-
ceivers as TO the sender Of small sums by
mail. The writer says: Now, since
postal currency has gone out Of use and
dollar bills are getting scarce, we, in the
country, need some mode OF sending
small sums Of money by mail The
money order system IL excellent but the
charge for sums less than one dollar is
too high n percentage on the value Of the
thing wanted. / would suggest that
postmasters be authorized TO receive
change in sums less than one dollar, and
issue certificates for the same, which
shall be receivable at any post Office for
stamps, or when presented in quantities
Of five dollars and over to be cashed.
The certificates to be issued to post
masters in book form, and 50 printed
that the piece torn of will represent the
sum, the whole page representing one
dollar. The certificates TO be at the
sender's risk. Postmasters to make re-
turn when n book is used up. Such n
system would facilitate trade between
distant points and increase the revenues
OF the POst-Oflice Department.