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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-11
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TOMMISSlON ER'S SALE OF CITY
~ BUILDING LOTS-Pursusnt to an order
OF the Corporation Court for the city of Aexan-
d'ia, Virginia, entered at it's July term, 1881, in
tho case of John Crilly against Thomas Day, the
undersigned, So com missioner of sale therein
named. will sell, st public auction to the highest
bidder on MONDAY, August 22i, 1881, at II
O'clock m, on the premises the INTHREST of
tho defendant in TWO BUILDING LOTS, in
the ssid city OF Alexandria. on the south side Of
Oronoco street, between Patrick and Henry sts.,
fronting on Oronoco street thirty four feet and
extending back with equal width ninety feet-or
30 much thereof as may b, necessary to pay the
iu ujgment in said sui. sttef creoi:ing thereon the
sum of Sl4 so. The lots are each II feet vide,
sDd will be tlered separately.
Terms OF Sae: Clsf, Conveysncing at the
cost of the purchaser. G. D. SIPPLE,
jy23"04w Conn missioner OF sale
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AUCTEDH SALES.
FKUSTEE'S SALE OF THE STEAMER
MARY WASHINGTON,
CT Alexandra, Virginia.

Under authority Of deed of truat executed
by the Upper Potomac Steamboat Coupsny,
bearing date on the frat Of May, 1875 cf record
IN the Custom aouse of Ale1sndris, Va. l will
offer FOR sale At public auction, on the SIX-
TEENTH DAY OF SKPrEMB;tR, 1881 1T
the dock foot of Prince street, alexandria. Va.
at twevs O'clock, the STkAMER MARY
WASHINGTON, Of Alexsndra. vs..
THIS stasmo. was built in 1874, is $50 fac. in
lnnG!h, 2S feet broad on oor tim bers End IS feet
over yusrd, bIr.hen t07 tons, light draft, gsy 81
inches; has psrmi; from the Government In.
apectors to carry coo passengers. She has bsen
lately overhruet on tho ways and thoroughly
repaired, and ia believed 10 be, in all respects,
in good running order. For several seasons
past she has been running very successfully as
an excursion boat on the Potomac
Terms Cash.
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
Jy2J-tG Trustee.
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TIN ROOFING, GUTTER AND RAIN SPOUT.
attended to promptly. by STANsBURY 4 Bro,
manufacturers and dealers in Stoves, lin Ware.
So. IMoBuroey's Buildiue) corner King AID
Washington streets.
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G. II. MUMM & Cos DRY VERzENAY
CHAMpAGNE-Pin,s and Quarts, at MCBUR'
NEY d Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-11
Malaria Is an Unseen, Vaporous

Malaria Is an Unseen, Vap0rous
Poison spreading disease and death in many
localities, for which quinine is no genuine anti
dote, but for the effects OF which Hostettar's
Stomach Bitters is not only thorough remedy.
but reliable preventive To this fact there il
an overwhelming array of testimony. extending
the liver, stomach and bowels arc also conquer
ed by the BiLters.
For .la hu all Nrnnoiat and Dealera unnerallv.
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fsfRUSrEE'S SALE OF A. VALUABLE
4. FlSHlNG SBOkk ON THE POTOMAC

fy'AUSTEE'S SALE OF A. VALUABLE
II FISHING SHORE ON THE POTOMAC
RiVAh IN Charles County. Md.-By pirtuu OF
decree OF the Circuit Court for Charles county,
Maryland, sitting SIS q Cou.. OF Equity in 3
cause wherein VIM Gregory was com plsin-
ant and ia II u. Chapman and others were de-
iendsnts, bearing dete May 24!h. 1881 the un-
derslgned, ss Trustee oppoipted By said Court,
Will offer st Public sale 81 the west front Of the
Market House, in the city Of alexandria, VIr-
Sina, on TU EoDAI the pa Day OF August
next at II O'clock m, all tho REAL ESTATE
and PERSONA Ell Property NJ mantlDned in
the proceedings III said csusa, OF winch the late
John b. Chapman dtodr De'sod end pocrccsod,
to wit: the FISHING SHORE. situated ia
Charles co, Nd. and known as CHAP1AH'S
POlhT, together With ali the sppertaDn1c3s 50
thereto belonging or appertAuing, aud the boats,
senes, snd other fishing apparatus used ia fish.
irgi This shore. which has been fshed PRO-
htsoy for hundred and thirty y ears, and is re Z.
garded AS one Of the best on the river is shout
one mile in extent sad has ready access by roat
TO the back country.
The purchase money 10 be paid in three
equal instalments. onc.third cash on tho day Of
| ssIa, aud the residue in one snd Two years. tho
deferred pay ments TO bear interest from the day
Of sale, end the payment thereof to be secured
by the bonds Of the purchaser, with surety or
| sureties to be approvec By the Trustee, or sl
cash on the day Of sale or on the ratification
thereof by the Circuit Court for Charles county,
hsrE lsld. q. {. CHAPMAN. Trustee
jy1O-eots Port Tobacco Md
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AUGTEs5H SALES,
By Grean s. Wise, Auctioneers.


/ WILL OFFER for sale by public auction,
;" on hTU ROAI, the 18th day of Augu.t
iSo', At II o'cioc& 10, in front OF the MsrKe;
Hou'e on Fairfax street, the following proper.
y, 10 WI: gCot Work Horses, set of double
Etarocss, Z SITS Of singe harness, 2 two horse
Wagons ono hor-s w4gong end Platform
GALS The above rsT:lei property can be seen
3! N"lls' i.ill on Uaion 81.
Io ms: Cash on CeiIyery
su>o-:s NO. u FRENCH agent:
YALE OF T!MBG2 D-Pucsusn. to a
~ decree rendered NJ the Movenl Der term. 1879
oi .-9 Gjftu'! CUu7. Vi F.iriax county. IN ths
sai o. ;4es Ct s's vs. L. K i.ea's sCIniatretoy:
It's Undersigned, surviving Conmifsionsr of ssie
lhefeI" hanlet On IDh DA :, tao l5.h day of
f'uHu'., !S'' at II O'clock ~, vii. sell Z; public
""t.lDn before IN" Court House door of said
coai!y, s. ii :.s,T Of LANU--a part of the
si"i s5.I'o O ms late T. d Ice, esq containing
Il+t scra'. Ihis ari ia in Lee Uistr;ct ies
bclu:i : mile AID one ha!f south Of Eurke's Sta
loA, a.JO.as Inc Land. 0: MIis Elizabeth Lee and
Hi=o IN, taaG purchased by Harshall 81 Fairfax
from the undorsi<ned Com missioner. 1t is we'll
:lLnbereL, M. being close 10 :ag railroad il. on
tLa: sccOunt very dcsir.5is
Terms: Cash oaoulh 10 pay coats Of spit and
c&naHs9S o, ei.i2 SEd the residue on credit OF
=: IL and Is noutns, 70 bs secured By the pur-
sans; En.ssE oonas' ~ItA goot ps7sonsi security
retained iii the last pagraentis is made.
THOMAS AOORR,
j7l4-W8W Surviving Com mr. of Sslo
GALE OF VALUABLE LANDIN FAIR
- FAN COZ ETT.-Fursusnt to DEGREES rem.
deed ~ Lao june tenn lSS nnd the Novembcr
term 1889 OF the CircOI. Court Of Eairts. County
IN tna SUIT OF ;:iupao. vs.. Grigsby aud others
the undersigned Commissioners of sale therein
HAInaI, on MONDAY, EUgus. 18th (Uourtdny)
o. ebou! IL o clock ~ viii sell a. puo bic suction
Aci9re the da"- Of the :jourLhouse Of said coun-
= Inc FAi'h on winch Judge i. G. Cockerlle
8. present Tesiios, Containing 2ll acres snd a
smaller Tract adjacent thereto, containing 81
acres.
This ,a1i lies near the village CT Chantilly and
On tho L!.!lo hiver wG:Epike. 1t is OF rich
red sol, well ADAPTED Doth TO agriculture aad
gTsz ng. The IN mprovemea!s, consist of II
comfortable ID DWELLING HOUSE and sub.
stAutisi ou,-bui.dings This is oo the whole one
Ct the nCs. Taul5!o and desiga5; &c ia ns in Fair
FAX county.
Terms ot Ss,c: Enough crsh % pay the costs
q suit aaj expenses OF ,&lc; the residue in three
tqaaI "nnusi iHs'almeats, secured by the pur.
chasers Lo.cs, With a0od personal security
hd.rinK Interest from day Of ssle. Title to be
Jo.zl.ed III th9 as. payment is made
il. w. THOMAS,
THOMAS x LOVE,
FERG USON BEACH,
FHANCl| l. SMITH,
L. WALTON MOORE,
Jyit-|4" Commissioners of sale
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Ok SACKS RIO, I,AGUAYRA. MARA.
40 CAIBO and OLD GOVERNMENT
JAVA COFFEE received this day and Tor sale
very low. [ie28l K. w. AVERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-11
SALE OF LAND AND MILL PROPER
- 1Y In EAIREAX-Pursuant to 8 dacrn

SALEOF LAND AND MILL PROPER.
~ IY IN FAIRFAX-Pursuantt to decree
rendered at the June term, 1881, Of the Circuit
Court of Fairfax county in the suit Of Nskeley
vs.. Seldecn and Helzel, the undersigned, COM
missioner of sale, therein named on MONDAY
Au9uet 18th, 1881. Court day. st about II
O'clock M. will sell ct public auction, in front
of Inc Court House door of said county, the fol-
lowing HEhE ESTATE owned by Otis & Het
zol: A TR CT OF LAND, contsining 1872
acres, | rood and 16 poles, known ns the
WHITE TRACT" ly ing in Centrevile Dis
trct near Clifton. and sojoiaing Fullerton.
buckley and others. This land will be sold in
parcels. If desired.
TUE MILL LOT ct Clifton, about otan
acre with the STEAM saw MILL located
thereon, and the MACHINERY and other az
purtences thereto attached; also a SPOKE
MACHINE.
Terms os Sale: One fourth cash; the residue
IN three equal annual inttallms msnts, secured by
the ru;ch.ser's bonds, with good personal secur-
ity, besring interest from day of sale, and title
to DO retained ill last pay msnt is made
II not sold on the day named, this property
can be bought OF private sale.
H. w. THOMAS,
THOS MOORE
iv11 -w3W GOu -nieeiOnnrs of Sa1o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-11

IF YOU WANT A GOOD WINE for the
l. table, try the VIRGINIA CLARET from
the Burnside Vineyard. know it vii give
satisfaction. r. w. AVERY
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BOOhs. STATIONERY. etc.
NhW BOOKS
"A T.
FRENCH'S93 & 95 KINGST.

The COMPARATIVE EDITION OF THE
NEW TESTAMENT; both versions in one
book, arranged in parallel columns; very
handsome edition; 81 90.
Miss PAkOLA'S NEW COOK BOOK snd
MARKETING GUIDE, by Maria Parols {;
81 30; new lot received to-day. All the StsLd.
ard Cook Books on hand, to wit Breakfast
Lunckeon and Tes Common Sense in the House
mold, BY Marion Hsrsnd Mrs. Less Cookery,
Mrs. Randolpb's Fifty Years in 8 Maryland
Kitchen, Widdfeld's, Lesle's. Godeys, Ns-
tlonal and others.
FARM FESTIVALS. by Will Carleton
author of Farm Ballads" Farm Legends"
etc; So; beautifully illustrated
A COSTLY HEkITAGEi Franklin Squsre;
20 cents.
PUCK ON WHEELS is very rich; 25c.
NEW SUMNER NOVELS-Led Astray,
15ci An Artful Widow, 75c; Heart and Hand,
75c; Friend aud Lover, 75c.
New publications daily.
JED GEO. K. FRENCH.
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4 hooked OORNED BEEF, very choice and
" ice cold, for sale by the pound or in 2. 4
and II Id cans. K. w. AVERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-11

ENNGLEHARDTS ZOE GOLD LAGER, Coz
~ per dCzsn bottles must be returned.
K W. AVERY.
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ESTABLISHED lSH
GROCERIES.

SMALL HAMS, Sugar cured Shoulders,
~ Breakfast Bacon and Casssrd's best ref 1ed
Lsrd for sale by K W. AVERY,
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" OGDEN PLAQUESl WOODEN
w PLATES just received fine assort-
ment of three ply Wooden Plaques and Plates
Tor painting.
MCLEAN & UHLER,
aug2 76 King Street.
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rROlCE KNGLISH BREAKFAST, Japan,
" Gnnpowder and Oo!ong Teas just received
by [sug3l j. @. MILBURN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-23
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The Vice
President laid before the Senate the un-
finished business.
A motion for an executive session
was lost, and Mr.. Morrill, addressed the
Senate.
A colloquy took place between Mr..
sherman and Mr.. Beck concerning the
dilistory proceedings, during which Mr..
Beck remarked that he would be very
careful what he said. in view OF the dec
laration Of the Senator from Rhode Is
land [Burnsidel that this thing was
"false false, false! and must stop" be-
cause il he should have to fight he
might shoot his man and thus break it
up 1.-THE constitutional msjority.)
Mr.. sherman declared that the doc
trine that the minority should rule was
dangerous and revolutionary, and il car
ried out under the rules the Senate
might be compelled to revise its rules,
or do what the House Of Commons had
recently done to prevent diliatory mo-
tons.
Messrs. Harris and Sherman engaged
in brief discussion of Mr. Riddleber-
ger, and Mr.. Sherman said he did not
know What the majority would do, but
the TACT that IL should be compelled to
think OF what il would do showed q re-
vival Of the doctrines Of 1861. What
sver might come Of this contest, il would
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-23
STAR ROUTE SERVICE.
THE GREAT FRAUDS WHICH HAVE
BEEN PERPeTRATE0.
The Government Robbed Last Year OF
s2,OOO,OOo-POstmaster General
lanes Going to the Bottom OF the
Whole Affair-Prominent
Officials Engaged in
the Rascalty.
BRADY DENIES ANY IRREGULARITY.
THE STAR SERVICE.

some Startling Developments Expected
WAsHrSaroN. April 22.-The irregu-
lar transactions which have been un-
covered in the contract Office oil the
Postoffice Department by the investi'
CATION OF Postmaster General James are
the principal topics OF discussion
throughout the city to-day, especially IN
the executive departments.
The case against General Brady and
his friends has been presented in its in
complete shape tn the President. and
instructions were at once given to COM
plete the evidence and lay the whole
subject, including the accumulated mass
of documents, affidavits and various de-
scriptions OF discriminating memoranda,
before the Attorney-General.
IL is reported, and is probably true,
that while Judge Tyner. was c'gnlzant
Of the Star route operations, and long
AGO manifested disposition to expose
them, both he and General Key were
over-ruled by General Brady, whose
power in the Department seems, In
view OF recent developments, to have
been almost absolutely supreme.
Aword from Brady.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-The National
Republican will print the following to-
morrow:
New YORK, April 22i.
To Geo. C. Gorham, Republican Office,
Washington, ID. c.!
You will please say for me that all
the charges, direct or indirect, affecting
my integrity as public official are abso-
lutely and unqualifiedly false.
GSi1ned.1 TnoS. J. BRADY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-23
STILL SOLID.
the DEADLOCK REMAINS FIRM AS
EVER.
The worsted Radicals Will Hold Another
Caueus-Thsy Intend to Adopt the
Democratic "0rder Of exer-
eisss"-A Windy DAY
in the Senate.
GARFIELD APPROVES The COURSE OF
THE DEMOCRATS.
THEY Will TUMBLE.

The Radical Ranks Wavsring-Ths De-
mocrscy Clearly Proven to be in the
Right-Executive Business to be At
tended to Next Week.
WAsHSeroS, April 22.-President
Garfield has declared to the leading Re-
publican Senators that il is his earnest
desire to have the pending nominations
confirmed, especially the most import
ant ones. He spoke OF the embsrras.
msnt OF the Administration and some OF
its departments and divisions because Of
the untitled vacancies in important
places. The sentiment among the Re-
publicans in favor OF confirming the
important nominations has been grow
ing OF late. The request OF the President
has determined the Republicans 70 hold
a caucus for the consideration OF the
matter, and to arrange for executive
sessions. The caucus will be held, it is
said, before the middle of next week,
and some Republican Senators favor
holding it tomorrow. There are pend
ing l54 nominations, most OF which have
not been referred to committees. A
meeting of the Judiciary Committee
has been called for tomorrow morning,
to consider nominations before that
committee, prominent of which is Stan
lev Matthews. The Republicans are
preparing for executive sessions, but de-
clare they will hold the control OF busi-
ness, and will not surrender the present
fight. A number OF petitions have
been received from the citizens OF Bal
timore against the confirmation OF
Adreon as Pos ostmaster of that city.
General Anderson, President of the
TredegAr Iron Works OF Richmond, Nir-
ginia, has written to Senator Johnson,
urging the Democratic Senators to stand
firm in the present fight TO prevent the
Repudiationists from carrying Virginia.
Such a result, he writes, would ruin
every interest of Virginia.
Secretary Blaine. talking to some busi-
ness men to-day, said that he intends 70
use every exertion 10 increase the trade
between the United States and Mexico,
and that he wants to see legislation en-
acted next winter by Congress to in
crease the facilities for communication
between this country and Mexico and 10
build up Mexican trade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-23
SUICIDE OF HAIRY KAINFoRD
One Less Uncls Toms Cabin Troupe on
the Road.

DIXON, ILL, April 22-J. II. Raintord.
a former manager OF snap" Uncle
Toms Cabin party, ended his life this
morning by committing suicide at his
boarding house, the means used being
morphine. He retired to bed last night
shortly after 10 O'Clock. and when called
for breakfast this morning it vas discov.
cred by a colored boy that he was lying
upon the bed in an undressed condition.
He went in to awake him, and receiving
no answer, informed the landlady that
Rainford must be sick. The woman
went in the room. when she soon ascer-
tained that Rainiord was dead, leaving
conclusive evidence that he had taken
morphine powders. Until quite re.
Gently Rainford had been the manager
OF an Uncle Toms Calm party on the
road, but the company disbanded owing
to poor business. 1t is supposed that
financial embarrassment and iLhealth
was the cause which lead the man to
commit the rash act.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-23
Though, 10 be Murder.

PrrTSBURGH, April 22-The McKees-
port lug.s thinks that il an Investigation
is mafe u will probably be found that
John CulP, who died suddenly Wrdnps.
iAV morning VAS poisoned. II is alleged
that Culp knew about some burglaries
tna' r4cersly occurred in the town, and
Vas WorSing 20 bring the burglars to
Justice, AMI thew learning OF the fact
Alled him by giving him poison in the
91eer beer he was drinking With them on
, ,laesiay evening. An examination will
he male.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-23
BELLAIRH NoT1
Yesterdays Happenings st the olass City
Personals.

-fervOuaibs
Bellaire will send delegation to KEN.
Piles lecture at Wheeling tonight
Both ferries were out OF repair yester-
day, and considerable Inconvenience re-
suited therefrom.
The competitive examination for the
selection Of youth for appointment to
the U. S. Military Academy at West
Point, takes place in this city next Tues
day.
Rev. B. S. Dean will preach both
morning and evening tomorrow.
Mr.. Rube Morton is behind the bars
for drunk. He will 60 on the stone
pile to work his S. 30 out for the city.
Mrs. Judis Birdson9, who has been
sick for some time past withe fever, is
again delivering the mail.
The steps at the City Hall have been
in very bad condition for some time
past. New ones are now being built,
and a ticket office will adorn the space
at the bottom of them. These improve
ments, with the new dressing rooms,
will make the accommodations better,
but the hall is not large enough Tor the
audiences that gather.
Now that the mud IL about dried mp,
the Fourth ward school house will re
ceive a thorough cleaning.
Will Manley, who has been down
with the lever, is again able to be out
and around.
Miss Daisy Glenn, OF Columbus, is the
guest OF Miss Mary Smith, in The Fifth
ward.
&C. McMechen, OF Wheeling, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. II. p. Frasise, OF st. Clsirsville,
was in the city yesterday.
MessIs. Husbands & lnskeep have re-
ceived a new quarter round counter Tor
their new sola fountain. These gentle
men will begin the manufacture ot the
delicious beverage in about ten days.
The Druids are having their hall thor.
oughly cleaned and are fixing il up lit
for king.
The spelling bee at the Chapel on
Gravel Hill, Thursday. netted 81. This
with the proceeds OF the other bees, will
about carpet the rostrum.
Miss Heron, Of Psrkersburg, was in
the city yesterday, trying to secure
class for elocu,ionary drill.
Mr.. Gaiewood's Jubilee Singers sang
to a filleh house last night Tney will
appear again tonight, and any person
who enjoys M evening" pleasure should
attend.
II there is an ordinance against driv-
ing or riding across the public square 1t
should be enforced. II any improve
ments are to be made on it. the sooner
this is done the better, because the con-
tinual beating down OF the soil only in.
jures it,
Mr.. Gordon will Gil the pulpit at the
Presbyterian Church tomorrow.
Three new houses are being built in
the cut. Mr.. Sharp will soon begin the
erection of a residence Immediately
north OF Albert Weatherald's house in
the Fifth ward.
Talk OF forming boat club here is in.
dulged in.
Don't forget Jake Kemples lecture at
Wheeling 10 uight. Ii is for tho bene
fit OF the Press Club and Bellaire
9 ould send up large delag on. IKE
~ one ui the most humorous takers in
the country aud his lecture will prove
rare treat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-23
THE FRAUDS

Which Have Been Perpetrated Upon the
Government Through the Star Route
Service.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-Tom Brady
was forced to resign his Second Assist
ant Postmaster Generals billet. be-
cause of the Star Route scandals. When
James took hold as Postmaster General
he made up his mind TO get at the bot
tom of the Star Route service, and either
exonerate Brady or bounce him. He
organized Committee OF Investigation
Oh the quiet, which had hardly made a
preliminary skirmish before pay dirt
was struck. The investigating commit
tee took up the investigation lst where
the Sub b-Committee OF Appropriations
dropped it. Bra iy knew nothing about
it until his resignation was enforced yes
terday. ,-..-t
The Postmaster General makes no
bones in stating that the Star Route Ser
vice has not only been extravagantly,
but corruptly, managed. Although his
invest Laton is not yet complete, he has
discovered enough to know that it was
run in the interest Of ring. The bulk
of the heavy appropriations made for
this service seems TO have been ex-
pended on few routes, which were
controlled by favored contractors. 1t is
developed that many routes on which
the service has been expedited" as
they call it, have no terminal points,
but run into deserts and waste places.
Ir is believed that the Mississippi
steamboat service from Memphis reeks
with corruption, and for this purpose
the Postmaster-General has sent com.
mission to Memphis to make thorough
investigation. This steamboat service
does not properly belong to the Star
route service, but the easy.golng Key,
when Postmaster-General, ordered lts
establishment because it was thought to
b. beneficial TO the merchants OF Ten
nesseC.
Postmaster G eneral James has sue
ceeded in obtaining evidence that
will establish beyond question the
fraudulent and corrupt charac.
ter OF the Star Route manage.
ment during the past four years,
and which will at the same time con-
firm the suspicious that certain promi-
nent officers had not only guilty knowl.
edge OF the methods practiced, but were
beneticiaries OF the corruption fund free
" used to further them. 1t has been
ascertained that OF the S., SOC, 600 regu-
larly appropriated for 9,225 Star Routes
for the Last fiscal year, nearly SS,OOO,0 900
was awarded for service on ninety-three
ronres controlled by favored contractors,
leaving less than SS,0OO,000 for the re-
naming Q l32 routes. Ii is believed
that at least $1,000. 900 was distributed
among the Star Route group during the
last fiscal year, the Government, OF
course, receiving no service whatever
the amount distracted.