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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

THE delicacy and good taste, and the
unfeigned sorrow and grief of our public
men-we are thinking, now, of Gen. Grant
and President Arthur and Secretary Blaine
during the trying scenes since the assas-
sination, command respect, and make one
feel that there is genuine worth in all these
criticised statesmen
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

Robert Rowe, late candidate for
Mayor of San Francisco, sought to free
himself from the charge of having en-
ployed Chinese servant in his family
or upon his fruit ranch in Southern Cal
ifornia. AS to the first count, the cam
didate cleared himself from the imputa-
tion by saying that he has seven daugh-
ters, and has never even had occasion
to hire help. AS to the farm, he is only
part owner, and the labor is hired by
the contractor who works it.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
AN ORDNANCE
To build Sidewalk on the North
Side of Hamilton Street.

sEcTIoS L-Be it ordained by the Council Of the
Village of Wellington, That sidewalk be put down
on the north side of Hamilton Street, from Main
Street to Roger McClory's west line, be 1--WE feet
four inches wide, to be laid of oak pine lumber
four good three by four oak sringers be put down
within sixty days from date.
Passed Aug. 1, 1881. j. W. WILBUR, Mayor.
r N. GOODWIN, Clerk SIS
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

Mr.. James A. Weatherford, of Spring
field Ohio, says: Browns Iron Bitters
cured me of the worst case of dyspepsia
man ever had, The muscles of my stom-
ach, liver and bowels now seem so strong
1 believe L could almost digest petrified
cheesei 1 reccomend it to all who suffer
as did.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
ANNOUNCEMENT

We are ready to greet all who may
favor us with call in our new store,
which has been fitted up for our custom
ers as well as for our own convenience.
We shall make special endeavors to
keep first-class Clothing and Grocery
Store, including everything needful in
our line. Our stock of Clothing will
not be surpassed, as the best manufac-
tured will be found in our stock, rang
ing in size from four years to a NAM
moth size. Our customers will all be
served alike, as we mark our goods in
plain figures. We keep no prize pack
ages. nor throw out any bates, as they
all cost money and somebody must pay
for them. Everything we keep will be
sold on its merits, az the lowest price
possible for first-class goods as to quail
ity. Don't forget that we sell the cele-
brated Meerschaum Flour, which is un.
surpassed.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

Ex-President and Mrs. Hayes, and Ex-
President and Mrs. Grant, are among the
friends invited to accompany Mrs. Garfield
on her sad journey to Ohio.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
CLEVELAND DISTRICT

F. NJ. Searies, Presiding Elder.
Avon-Benias Hushour
Berea-A. j. Lyon.
Brecksville-to be supplied.
Brighton-To be supplied.
Brooklyn-W. II. Painter.
Brunswick-P. +. Graham.
Cleveland-Franklin Avenue W. A Robinson
Cleveland-Taylor street, John Mitchell.
Cleveland-Lorain street, j. F. Brant.
Cleveland-Grace Church. Samuel Mower
Columbia-T. H. d. Harold
Elyria-T. c. Warner.
Granger-E. s. Thompkins
Huntington-W. W. Bailey
La Grange-Robert Nc Caskey.
La Porter and Grafton-D. Kneale.
Lorain-L. A. Markham.
Lindale-E. H. Bush.
Medina and Montvllle-W Farrah.
New London-J. w. Buxton
North and South Amherst-J. W. Dwire.
Oberlin-A. d. Knapp.
Penfield-J. A. Wachob.
Pittsfeld-W. G.. Dawson
Richfeld and Hinckley-D. r. Moore.
Rocksport and Dover-J. d. Donelson
Wellington-W. G. Ward.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

"Sorrow hath filled your heart. If 1 go
not away, the Comforter win not come
unto you; but if depsrt will cend him
unto you.'1Iohn xvi, 6,7.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
STATE OF OHIO, ls

CUYAHoGA COUNTY
Before me- Notary Public within and for said
Cuyahoga County, personally appeared james b.
Higbee of EIyrfa, Ohio. and NJ Higbee OF Cleveland
Ohio being the parties who signed the foregoing
cetIacare and acknowledged that they did sign the
same and that It was their own free act and deed
In testimony whereof hereunto afix my hand and
IsEALl official seal this 18th day of August,
A d. 1881. ALEX. C. CASKEY,
1915 Notary Public.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
CAUTION.

1 forbid all parties trusting my wife,
Mrs. Hattie Crane, on my account, for
will not pay any debts contracted by
her. W. G. CRANE.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

ga METHODIST Preachers OPINION" /"
in this issue, gives some wholesome facts,
which we commend to the consider .tion
of our friends of the Prohibition party.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
So sleep the brave who sink to rest
BY all their countIy's wishes blest. y


aAn ye that are about him bemoan him ;
sud ali ye that know his name say, How
is the strong staff broken and the beautiful
rod."-JeIemiah Xviii, II.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
sANDUsKY DISTRICT.
I. H. Mcconnell, Presiding Elder.

L u McConneI, Presiding Elder.
Bellevue-OrlandoB Badgely
Bloomville-Joseph Matlock.
Brighton-S. z. Kaufman.
Clyde-B. J. Hoadley.
East Townsend-E.J j. V. Booth.
FBirfield-J. II. Reager
Melmore T. j. Gard.
Milan-A. K. Owen.
Monroeville-Orlando Pierce
Norwalk-J. W. Mendenhall.
Olean-M. j. Keyes.
Perkins-C. .. Patterson.
Republic-H. c. Martindale
Sandusky-G. W. Pepper.
Tiffin-G. II. Hartupee.
Vermillion-M. ID. Chilson.
/, Wakeman-H. B. Palmer
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
Wednesday, Sept. FL, 1881.
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

REPUBLICAN STATE TlCkEI.
For Governor,
CHARLES FOSTER,
OF Seneca County.
For Lieutenant-Govern
REES G. RICHARDS.
OF Jefferson County.
For Judge of Supreme Court
NICHOLAS LONGwORTH,
OF Hamilton County.
For Attorney General,
GEORGE Z. NASH,
OF Franklin County.
For Treasurer of State,
JOSEPH TURNEY,
OF Cuyahoga County.
For Member of Board of Public Works.
GEORGE PAUL,
OF Summit County.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
NORTH OHIO CONFERENCE.
appointment of Minister'S.

The following are the appointments of
ministers in the North Ohio Conference.
To save space we have omitted the names
of some ministers who are strangers in this
part of the conference, and would be un-
known to most of our readers.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

"why all this toll for triumph of an hour;
What though we wade in wealth or soer in fame;
Earth's highest station ends in Here he lies
And Dust to dust concludes our noblest song. y
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
General .ag'Is for .V0a2h
WesIeaw NezZSlSzez' Co.
f. 3. Hamlin,
Headquarters For
Feed,

ALL KINDS OF GRAIN
Has on sale a new Brand of Flour of
absolutely the best quality in tow at
the same price you pay for L. e-lcr
kinds. Try it, and get rid of that bare
of the family, bad bread.
Farmers having grain sLolld re-
member that this is the place to get the
highest market price for it in cash.
They should also remember lat in or
der to continue to raise good crops they
must apply fertilise-s to their lands.
SUPERPHOSPHATES
have been proved to be tho n ost pow
ertul. best aud cheapest ferti izc in the
market. Made by experienced and
liable manufacturers, prepared as
plant food by the best known process,
it is the standard fertilizer; causing
immediate and lasting fertility, and is
perfectly adapted to all crops. Call
and get circulars.
Warehouse South of Ry., Depot,
Aim 33-tf Wellington, Ohio.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

aFrom the round at the top he stepped
to the sky"
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
"What sileth the people that they
weepS"-1 Ssmuel x, 5.


know ye not there is prince and
greet man fallen this day in Israel g''-
2 Samuel iii, g.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

"And by it, he being dead yet speaketh.' .
Heb. ri, T.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

"The wisdom of God was in him to dc
Judgment Kings iii, %.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
GALLON DISTRICT.
Andrew Pollock. Presiding Eide,

Andrew Pollock, Presiding Elder.
Bucyrus-George Mather.
Caledonia-G. E. Scott
Cardington-L. K. Warner.
Crestline-G. W. Huddleston.
Delaware Grace Church-E. o. McIntire.
Galena-S. T. Dunbar.
Gallons. A. Thompson.
Iberia E. II. Dissette.
Latimberville-W. Ben. Taggart.
Mt. Gilead-A. Nelson.
Westfield-D. d. Mattison.
Woodbury. and Olive Green-B. D. Jones.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
MT. VERNON DISTRICT.
Pr. Stronn. Presidina Elder

P. B. Stroup, Presiding Elder.
Bakersville-T. G. Roberts.
Chesterville-L. H. Barker.
Fredricktown-J. p. Mills.
Gambier-F. A. Gould.
Homer-M. L. Wilson.
Keene-J. L. Sandford.
Mt. Vernon-E. Persons.
Newcomerstown-P. ID. Brush.
New Moscow-A. p. Jones.
North Liberty-J- W. Thompson.
Utica and Martinsburg-Joseph Long.
West Bedford-Andrew McCuIlough.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

"Death is come up into our windows
and entered into our palaces."-Jelemiah
tx, 81.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
MANSFIELD DISTRICT,

E. Y. Warner, Presiding Elder.
Ashland-M. F. Warner
Greenwich-J. II. Barron.
Hayesville-J. A. Kellam
Mansfeld-J. S. Broadwell.
Ontario-E. o. Buxton.
Plymouth-C. c. Ball.
Shelby-G. L. Hannawalt.
Shiloh-W. L. Philips.
Troy-W. T. Lewis.
West Windsor-F. s. Wolfe
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

ga nations prayer shah bless his mould,
A nations tesrs bcdew his sFrve-"
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

"He was a good man, and JUST
xiii, 90.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

"Gone, gone. alasi our noble, true and brave;
When fond hopes clustered round his life,
When every heart with love was rife,
Our brave, true chieftain fell"
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
WOOSTER DISTRICT


G. A. Hughes, Presiding Elder.
Apple Creek-J. ]. Phifer.
Burbank-John Whitworth.
Canal Dover-S. r. SQuier.
Canal Fulton-B. +. Bell.
Dalton-Joshua Crawford
Doylestown-Philip Kelser.
Fredricksburg-N. W. Wagar.
Lodi. +, Smith.
Loudonyille-G. A. Peters.
Millersburg-G. W. Ball.
Mount Hope-0. NJ. Ashbaugh.
Nashville-J. F. Mccarthy.
Oldtown and Trenton-A. B. Shaw.
Orville and Smithville-R. W. Freshwater.
Seyille-S. II. Clark
Shreve-T. Struggles.
Spencer-C. 1. Russell,
Wadsworth-John Whistler.
West Salem-Uri Richards.
Wilmot-G. A. Reeder.
Wooster First Church-N. s. Albright.
Wooster Trinity-C. II. Stocking.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

DEAR BRoTHER-Your letter of the
10th inst. is at hand. have read your
suggestions on the temperance ques-
ton" with great care.
beg of you and of all our ministers
for the sake of the Church and for the
sake of true temperance to leave the poll
teal phase of this question alone. Don't
touch it.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

Yours truly, So.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21

The following account of the Presidents
death is from the Cleveland Leaders, Long
Branch special dispatch:
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-09-21
Partnership Notice.

r. J. ROBINSON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-30
CONEY ISLAND RACES.
Close of the Jockey Clubs meeting.

CoNEY ISLAND, June 29.-The spring
meeting of the ConeY Island Jockey Club
closed to-day in an auspicious manner. A
large concourse of people was present and
the weather was all that could be desired.
The racing was excellent, the track In good
condition and the betting exceedingly lively.
The first race was for purse of five hun
dred dollars, for all ages, one mile. The
starters were Oden, Ripple, Bliss, Green
land and Spark. The race was exciting to
the last furlong, when Ripple came away
and won by length and half, Oden
second, Greenland third. Time 1:45%.
In the second race, for a purse OF $500,
the winners to be sold at auction, three
quarters of mile, the starters were Little
Buttercup, Rob Roy, Victim, Sinbad, Charlie
Gorham. Sir Walter, Bette M, Rosalie,
Charlie Ross and Vampire. Charlie Gorham
won by half length, Victim second, YAM
plre third. Time l:13.
In the third race. a handicap sweepstakes,
$50 each, with 5000 added, one and one
quarter miles, the starters were Saunterer,
Krupp Gun, Uncas, Rapid, Buster, Ven
triloquist and One Dime. At the three
quarter pole Donohoe gave Krupp Gun his
head. He came away and landed the win
ner by two lengths. Ventriloquist, One
Dime and Saunterer made a pretty finish for
second place, coming In In the order named,
Rapid fifth, Buster sixth and Uncas last.
Time 2:141S.
Ia the fourth race for purse of $500, for
two year olds, three-quarters of a mile, P.
Lorillard's Sachem galloped over the ccur e
"a walk over-G. Lorillard's Rambler be-.
ing withdrawn.
To the fifth race the stirrup cup handicap,
sweepstakes of $50 each, with 81, 500 added,
two miles and furlong, the starters were Fe
rda, Elias Lawrence, Franklin, Parole and
Irish King. Ferida won by head, Parole
second, Elias Lawrence third. Time 3:48.
In the sixth race, an extra race, for
purse of $500, welter weights, for all ages,
sweepstakes Of $40 each, with $500 added,
one mile and a furlopg, the startere were
Terror, Vagrant, Kittie Dark, Flight and
Tom Kinsella. Flight finished an easy
winner TWO lengths ahead of Vagrant, who
was second, Kittie Dark third. Time
2:0115.
In the seventh race, for purse Of $3.50,
steeple chase at catch weights over short
course, the starters were Frank Short, Devan
and Cannon. Cannon bolted the first hur-
die, and Devan at the entrance to the out
field bolted for his stable, leaving Frank
Short to win as he pleased. Time 4:Ol.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-30
WIND AND HAIL.
Great Destruction at franklin, New
KOrk-The First Storm Followed
BY Deluge.

FRANKLIN, N. Y. June ga destructive
tornado struck this village about O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, attended with a tenn
pest OF rain and hail and almost incessant
thunder and lightning. Hail stones, MANY
more than an inch in diameter,
fell In great numbers, and spread
ruin everywhere. Half the houses
In the place had their windows shattered.
A multitude of chimneys were swept down,
trees uprooted, and gardens everywhere
ruined. The damage seems to have
Deen mainly confined to this VII
lage and the valley for miles on
each side. Part of the tornado was
not more than two miles wide. MANY
buildings were badly damaged, among them
the Methodist Church in West franklin by
q hood OF rain and hail, which poured into
It through the shattered windows. The
catholic Church was moved six
inches on its foundation, twisted,
aud badly damaged. A two
story house, together with the barn and
shed belonging to David E. Brown. was
blown down, and George II. brakes new
house was lifted and turned several feet
from Its foundation, leaving It a complete
wreck. Freight cars at the Northern
Railroad depot were blown off the
track, and great damage was done through
out the town by the furious sweep of rain,
though the storm lasted scarcely fifteen
minutes. At IL o'clock last night another
furious storm occurred, accompanied by
much thunder and lightning, rain falling in
perfect deluge for two hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-30
BRITISH TOPICS.
Herr Most Sentenced-A Process
Server Killed = Progress OF the
Land Bill,

LONDON, June 29 in the Central CrImi-
nal Court to-day, Lord Chief Justice Cole
ridge sentenced Herr Johann Most, pub
Usher of Freiseit, convicted of inciting to
murder, to sixteen months imprisonment,
with hard labor. Lord Coleridge said the
prisoners offense was detestable and
cowardlY, and but for the jury's recon-
mendation to mercy, he would have in
fiicted sentence of penal servitude. Herr
Most, on leaving the prisoners dock, ex-
claimed: "We might as well be in Russia. u
"A process server named McAuliffe was
shot dead at his residence, near Castle
Island, county Kerry, last evening. He re-
Gently gave evidence in the Court of Ses-
sions against the President of the local Land
League.
Ia the House of Commons comm 'ttee to.
day. clause of the land bill was adopt
ed by vote of 238 to 49, After the gov.
ernment had consented to an amendment
offered by Mr.. Healy, Home Rule mem
Der, removing some of the existing limits
to the tenants power Of assignment, and
on the other hand consented to some modf-
ticaiion tending 10 favor the landlords in
the scale of compensation for disturbance.
The committee is now discussing a vital
clause, upon which there are twelve pages
of amendments.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-30
ABDUL AZTZS ASSASSINS,
THE PRISONERS CONVICTED
AND SENTENCED.
A Batch Condemned 60 Death
Others TO Penal Servftude-Apathy
of Defendants' CounseI-Summary
Proceedings OF the President of
the COuncil-The Convicted TO be
Allowed 20 Appeal.

LONDON, June 29.-The Constantinople
correspondent of the Times saws "The
advocates appointed by the Judicial authori-
ties In the trial of the prisoners implicated
In the murder of Abdul Aziz conducted the
defense so tamely that Mahmoud Damad
Pasha undertook his own defense and re-
futed some of the accusations against him.
Upon Midhat Pasha commencing his de-
Tense Sourouri Pasha, President of the
Council, retired from the bench, stating
that Midhat Pasha had accused
him OF personal enmity. Midhat
Pasha spoke over an hour. He
pointed out several mistakes in procedure,
and asked permission to cross examine wit
nesses and the prisoners who had confessed.
These demands being refused, Midhat
Pasha declined to proceed with his defense,
and after the court had three times vainly
invited him to proceed the hearing was de-
clared closed. The JUDGES then retired to
consider the verdict of the court.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June 29-The court in
the cases of the prisoners Midhat Pasha,
Mahmond Pasha, Nouri Pasha, Ali Bey,
Nedjib Bey, Fabri Bey, Hadjimehmed Mus
taphs, the wrestler, and Mustophs, the
gardener, convicted of the murder of Abdul
Az, has passed sentence of death. Izzel
Pasha and Seija Pasba, who were implicated
in the murder, have each been sentenced to
ten years penal servitude. The prisoners
have eight days to appeal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-30
THE COTTON EXPOSITION.
Revenue Regulations In Regard TO
Foreign Shipments.

WASHINGTON, June 29.-The Treasury
Department to-day issued circular notify
ing Collectors of Customs that all machinery
and other articles arriving from abroad at
the ports of New York, Boston and Phila-
delphia, destined for the International Cot
ton Exposition at Atlanta in October next,
may be shipped by bonded common carriers
from the port of first arrival to Atlanta
under the provisions OF the act approved
June 10th, 1880, and the act of February
2Sth, 1881. Goods arriving at Beaufort
may be similarly shipped on entry,
from the warehouse, and trans
ported after examination by the GUS
toms officers usually required in such
cases. On the arrival of the goods at At
lanta they will be taken possession of by
the Surveyor of Customs, aud entry at the
warehouse In the usual manner Will be re-
quired after the bonding of the exhibition
building. Goods Withdrawn for consump-
tion on payment of duties after one year
from date of importation will be subject to
an additional duty Of 10 per centum OF the
duties Otherwise accruing. All goods en-
tered In the foregoing manner not with
drawn for consumption or for expectation
within three years from the date of impor-
tatiOn will become subject to sale to realize
the duties due.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-30
SNAKES In THE STOMACH.
A Newark yvoman's BODY Hnhab1
tied by Reptiles.

Some months ago Mrs Hannah Young,
who lives on the outskirts of the village
Of Irvington, about three miles from
Newark, New Jersey, began to complain
of peculiar sensations in the stomach and
the region OF the heart. She became
nervous, had fainting spells, and although
her craving for food and water daily IN
creased, she gradually lost flesh, until
she is at length little better than living
skeleton. She thought she was troubled
with water or milk snake. Within the
past year she has lost nearly fifty pounds.
To reporter she said i eat vora-
cious]y, but my food does not give me
strength. My thirst is so great that |
drink much water and tea. When
cannot allay my thirst at once feel
something crawling about in my stomach
and sometimes it creeps up to my heart
and coils there. giving me great pain and
q choking sensation. As soon as drink
any fluids the coil about my heart is re-
moved aud I feel something crawl back
into my stomach. Frequently ] have
been awakened at night By the same
sensation"
DR.. Charles w. England, of Newark,
has lately been attending the woman.
He is the person who, about two years
ago, claimed to have coaxed five small
lizards from the stomach of colored
woman in Newark.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-30
The Star Route Rxuosures.

The New York Times gives detailed
account Of the "star" route from vinita,
Indian Territory, to Las Vegas. New
Mexico, as specimen containing many
of the wort features that psrya6e most
Of the other frauds Of this siad. nAe
TINES says The route w4s originals
lei for some SO, 800 3 year. sa.e,
for the two years aad n1e months it
was operated. il would Is 1eG faa
contractor 81 ,406 By -srsasiug Ire
nunher q trIps and by decIqaslaS she
time allowed, the happy contractor Sc
cured during the term that his contract
was allowed to 60 on more than quar-
ter of million of dollars, or, in exact
figures, 100000. In other words.
for every dollar which the gov.
ernment originally agreed to pay it
actually did pay fifteen dollars. The
route was unnecessary. It was calcula-
ted at 724 miles in length. Three huu-
dred and fifty miles of the route Git can
not be called Z Toad) was through an
uninhabited country. Along the re-
mainder were scattered 9 few small
offices, all of which were. or could be.
better served by other shorter and better
routes. AS early as January, 1879. the
Postmaster at one Of the termin; of the
route, wrote that there was practically
no mail to be Carried; that for some
months only fifty letters and half dozen
papers had gone over it. Another
wrote that we had no knowledge. ex-
cept from the word of the agent, of the
existence of a three times-a-week con-
tract on the route General Hatch.
of the regular army. who had
advocated the establishment of
the route, now wrote protesting
against having the mail sent over it, be-
cause it could be brought much quicker
by the old routes. A month later the
Postmaster first referred to wrote that
'the letter mail would not average over
two letters to the round trip" that is,
two letters to some fifteen hundred
miles of pretended service. The depart
ment was already paying $64, $50 for
this absurd contract. immediately after
the receipt of these letters, with the
absolute proof that it was authorizing a
distinct and barefaced swindle, the CON
tractors pay was more than doubled,
giving him $3.50, ,501 year. The Post.
master General, after careful inVestiga-
ton DY agents who have gone over the
route has discontinued some three
hundred and fifty miles of &c. and re-
duced the pay on the remainder to q littIo
less than sls. 900 per apnum," ~