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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
HOW DO you FEEL7

Hyou feel dull, drowsy, debilitated, have
frequent headache, mouth tastes badly,
poor appetite, and tongue coated, you
are suffsring from torpid liver or bilious
ness, and nothing will cure you so speedily
and permanently as to take Simmons Liver
Regulator, Take a half Tablespoonful af-
ter each meal. Increase or reduce the dose
as will be found enough to produce one
action from the bowels every day, and in a
short time you will be perfectly cured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
DONATIONS WANTED.

Mayor Harrison received letter this
morning from Mayor Reaves, of Browns
vile, Mo-, saying the loss to the town by
the recent cyclone was $3.50, 900, and many
people are homeleis and destitute on ac-
count of it. Any relief would be thank
fully received, and if sent to Mason G.
Brown it will be judiciously expended.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, April "a.
wheat-strong, higher: 81 cash April; 3os
May; 2S1s June.
CONFIRM higher; 7s cash; 7e8 April; 771s
Rye-SS.
Barley-l 06.
Whiskey-Unchanged. 10.
Pork-Strong, higher, II ssh bid, cash. II s5A
April; II 905s May.
1ard-strong, higher; II 30 cash; IL 40 April II
IS May.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 12 800; active, firm; 8 75Gl7 25.
Cattle-Receipts 200; strong, exports 1907 20
good to choice shipping 50a6 81; common to fair
4 9005 90; mixed butchers 40Gl5 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
Workingmen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after a winter of relaxation, your sys-
TEN needs Strengthening and cleansing to
prevent an attack of Ague. Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
win unfit you for seasons work. You
will save time, much sickness and great ex-
pense if you will use one bottle of Hop Bit
tiers in your family this month. Don't wait.
See another column
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
FoRTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WAsHrNeToN, April 24,-The public
lands committee this morning agreed to
report favorably the bill to create another
land district in Dakota. They also agreed
to report fayorably the nomination of
George B. Armstrong for register of lands
at Huron Dakota
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
CHICAGO NEWS.

CHICAGO, April 22-The National Glu-
cose and Grape Sugar Association conclud-
ed its session to-day. Fifteen factories
were represented, and all reported that
they were oversold 1t was decided not to
advance rates bn syrups beyond 4S to SO
cents per gallon, or on glucose beyond AZ
tn 44
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24

WAsHNeToN. April 24.-The Senate
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds to-day agreed to the bill appro-
priating one hundred thousand dollars to
erect public building at Quincy. Ill
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
JUMPED THE TRACK.

INDIANoPLIs, Ind, April 24.--Two of
the sleeping cars attached to the train on
the Indianapolis & ST. Louis road which
left this city at four o'clock last night,
jumped the track. No one hurt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
New York Market.
COMMERCIAL,

COMMERCIAL.
Flour-Steady.
Wheat-Heavy, unsettled lower April 43k
al 432s May 5o0D1 sea- June 5Ot1 579s July
1 3l(Q1 324.
Corn-1a@A higher. fairly active; mxd western
8417; futures 81 4@S5
Oats-1s0A better; western 60062
Pork-Firm: 1S 25A4@18 5011.
Lard-Opened higher, afterward weak; steam
rendering 1852.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL wEAKNEss OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling. no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL ovER-w0RK, iEDIs-
cRETIoNs Oh ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24

Hone KoNa, March 29.-C Chinese mer-
chants in Hong Kong and Shanghai have
received dispatches from California depre-
eating the arrival of so many Chinese pas
sengers.
Prejudices against foreign innovations
have been revived with the introduction OF
telegraph and railway lines. The conserv-
ative party at court have taken the alarm.
and the New Keping coal mines,
worked with good prospects, win be clos
ed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
A Cure Guaranteed.

DIR. e. G. WEsTas NERVE AND BRAIN TREATMENT
o specific for Hystera, Dizziness Commissions
Nervous Headache, Mental Oppression, Loss OF
Memory. Spermatorrhga. Impotency, Involuntary
Emissions, Premature Old Age. caused by over-ex-
ertion, self-abuse, Indulgence, which leads
to misery, decay snd death. One box will cure re-
cent cases. Each box contains one months treat.
mea One dollar box or K boxes for five dol
lass, sent by mail prepaid on receipt OF price. We
guarantee six boxes to cure any case. With each
order received by us for six boxes, accompanied
with five dollars, we will send the purchaser our
written guarantee to return the money II the treat
ment does not effect cure. Guarantees issued
only by McCabe d Wheaton, Druggists, Rock lei
and. III. Orders by mail at re nlar price. d&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
Catarrh.
WORKING MEN

ITTTLL ind 10 ride tickets good between Rock
w Island and Moline on sale at the G. b. q @
ckst oficss ct 20 cents each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
FOREIGN.
RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 22.-The Go1os
saws that in consequence of the recent
report of the Minister of Justice, the
Emperor ordered the trials of all persons
accused of outrages against the Jews to be
treated as urgent. and taken up without
regard to their order on the lists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
IRELAND.

LONDON, April 22.-Smythe, member of
Parliament for Tipperary, in reply to the
vote of censure passed on him by the
priests Of Tipperary for not supporting the
Land League, violently denounces the
league and declares that until its conspira,-
cy is demolished root and branch, Ireland
will have no peace.
The American legation denies the report
published here of the alleged interview be
tween Foster and Lowell touching the
release of Americans imprisoned in Ire
land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24

Cholera dissipated.
Ship Fever prevented
by its nse.
In case of death in the
house, 1t should always
be used about the
corpse--it win prevent
any unpleasant emell.
An Antldote fof Arimai
or Vegetable PoIsons,
Stings, &C.
Dangerous eff1uvias of
sick rooms and hospi-
tails removed by its use.
Yellow Fever
| Eradieated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
Great Germ Destroyer.
DARBY'S
PR0PHYLAOTIC FLUiDl
SMALL PoX
|ERADIc ED


Contagion destroyed.
Sick Rooms purified and
made pleasant.
Fevered and Sick Per-
sons relieved and re-
freshed by bathingwith
ProphylacticFluid add
ed TO the water.
Soft White Complex
ions secured by it's use
In bathing.
impure Air made harm
less and purified by
sprfnkling Darby q
Fluid about.
To Purify the Breath,
Cleanse the Teeth,
IL can't be surpassed.
Catarrh relieved and
cured.
Ervsipelas cured.
Burnsrelieved instantly,
Scars prevented.
Removes all unpleasant
odors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding five lines will be
inserted In this column for TWENTY-FIVE cents 0
week, payable invariably in advance.
WANTED.

yHANTED-For Washing and Ironing. call at E.
w Gerstners, 22d Street, between Sd and 4th Aven-
ue. Fine work guaranteed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24

CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. ManufaS
u turere Of Doors. Sash and Blinds.
Novelty Works. Rock Isiend. III
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
BUSINESS CARDS.
WILKINSON, KENwoRTHY g BEARDsLEY,
LAWYERS,

Have formed co-partnership for the general prae-
tice of the law. OfRce in Fries Block, No. 17a6
Second Avenue, Rock Island, Ill.
March !, 1852.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24
FO r RENT.

ITO LET-Furnished Rooms for families or single
l. gentlemen, on corner of 18th and 1st Avenue
Good river view and large yard,-fnest location in
the CITY, MRS. STOCKW ELI.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-24

WANTED-A position az Clerk In Dry Goada Q,
w Grocery store whole sale or retail Address c
s. Brayton, Reynolds, Ills.
The Ketchum keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1881-1884, 1882-01-26
MINE vAMLY.

Dimbled scheekss NIT eyes OFF plne,
Moat like IL vas moised init dew
Und lectle teeth shnst peekin' droo-
Dots der baby.
Curly head, und full OF plee,
Drowsers all oudt at der knee,
lie vas been blaying horse, You sec--
Dots lectle Otto.
Won hundord and seexty in der shade,
Der oder day ven she vas Weighed,
Sha beats sne soon, / vas avraid--
Dots mine Gretchen.
Bagefooted he'd and pooty stoudt,
Nit crooked legs dot will bend ondt,
Fond of his beer and sanrkraut--
Dots me himself
Won achmall young baby, full OF fun,
Won ieedie prite-eyed, rogueish son.
Won frau to greet ven work was done
Dots mine vamiy
The Ketchum keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1881-1884, 1882-01-26

An ingenious Baltimore small boy
got a good kite string for Il cent.
He Went into drug store with his
dog, called for a cents worth of lie
orice and, when the clerk turned
his back to get it; tied the end Of
the ball Of Irvine on the counter To
the dogs tail and gave the animal
u kick
The Ketchum keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1881-1884, 1882-01-26

Communications on local matters and mining
news 81 the Weed River country solicited,
The Ketchum keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1881-1884, 1882-01-26
KETcHuM. IDAHO. JAN. 70. 1881.
An Appropriation Asked For.

AL SAPitf0pIidbiOH AskcA * o1s
lThe following communication was handed In
hy prominent Wood Klverite, who emphati-
naiis objects to having ssdosO voted To Boise City
Tor capitol LuildinRs.l
Congress has been asked by bill
10 appropriate 100000 for the pur-
pose of erecting Government build
ings OH the western verge of our
great Territory, probably based on
. claim OF right upon the fact that
~ an early stage OF our Territorial
existence thoprescnt capital was the
center of few surrounding mining
camps, with 4 floating population
of few thousand, who have now,
for the most part folded their tents,
like Arabs, and silently stolen away,
and tho places which knew them once
will know them no more forever
These " saio remained, except Il
few who are rooted and rivit-
ed, are now eking out All cxis-
tence on "oIickcr' in country pro
iuee, md leaving a. fast as oircum.
stances will allow In the mean
time the great center Of our Terri
torial population has removed to
tho southern, central portion. The
Wood river valley to-day is more
convenient Of access 20 vast ma
iority 81 the people OF the Territory
than any other portion, as one only
needs 70 glance III tho map to see.
II this valley i To receive one-halt
the aeeessions of population that
are predicted on all hands for the
coming season, and II the railways
surveyed and located, as they are
positively promised and in process
Of construction To this country or
even within days stage ride Of il,
then the status ii the Territorial
center o! population will be unal-
torably fixed in Our favor as cen.
Ter We have no quarrel to make
With our Boise friends we esteem
them highly-but they nigh, ms
well begin TO look the inevitable
-anarely IN the face and pack up
their household goods and gods and
direct their steps this way. The
bin might be appropriately entitled
An Act 20 tail up u deserted vii
lage." Congress i not going TO put
is pedal extrcmities into any such
ganzy trap.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02

BROWNS IRON BITTERS is
a complete and sure remedy for
indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases requir-
ing true, reliable, non-alcoholic
tonic. It enriches the blood, gives
new life to the muscles and tone
to the nerves.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02
JOHN THOMPSON.

0ate of Corsica, Jefferson county, Physi-
clan and surgeon. Office In rear of Messen-
gers Drug store.
Reference-G. A, jerks, w. p. jerks, w.
W, Corbett, Drs. Lawson, Balmen and G. NJ.
Matson of Brook Vile; Dr. Brown, of Troy
II. Rulofson, Strattanyille.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02
BUSINESS. Cards.
HALL & M,CAuLEY

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Office in new brick building, Main
street, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa. v32t
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02

-Noepaper and envelopes the
same ns before at No. shanty row.
ADVOCATE Office.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02
GE1TTAN INVIGoRAToR

whichpositively and permanently cures
Impotency Caused by eXcesses of any
kind), Seminal weakness, and all dis
eases that follows as sequence of
Self-Abuse, as loss of energy, loss of
memory, universal lasitude, pain in
the back, ,'dimness of vision, premature
old age, and many other diseases that
lead to insanity or consumption and
premature grave
Send for circulars with testimonials
free by mail. The INVIGORATOR
is sold at 81 per box, or six boXess for
So by all druggists, or will be sent for
by mail, securely sealed, on receipt Of
price by addressing
+. j. CHENEY, Druggist,
1877 Summit St., TOLEDO, OHIO.
Sole Agent for the United States.
The most wonderful curative REM
edies of the present day, are those that
come from. Germany, or at least Origi-
nate there. The most recent prepara-
ton placed upon the market in this
country, is the GREAT GERMAN
INVIGORATOR, which has never
been known to fail in curing a single
case of impotency, spermatorrh9a,
weakness and all diseases resulting
from self-abuse, as nervous debility,
inability, mental anxiety, languor,
lassitude, depression of spirits and
functional arrangements ofthe enervOus
system. For sale by druggists, or sent
free by mail on receipt of the PAIGE
81 90 SoleAgent for the United States
Send for circular. For sale by Chas.
McVean, st. Marys, Pa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02
AGENTS WANTED.
FOR
HEROES OF THE PLAINS,
By J. W..BUELL.

Embracing the lives and wonderful
adventures Of Wild Bill, Buffalo Bill,
Kit Carson, Capt. Payne, Capt. Jack,
Texas Jack, California Joe. And
other celebrated Indian Fighters,
Scouts, Hunters and Guides. A true
historical work of thrilling adventures
on the plains, and in western pro
gress and civilization. Fights with
Indians! Grand Buffalo Huntsl Des-
perate Adventures! Narrow Escapes
Wonderful Shooting and Riding I!
Wild Life in the Far West! Bayn 100
illustrations! 16 Full-page Colored
Plates! A grand book for Agents.
Outsells everything. 54S pages, price
$500. Agents complete outfit 81
cents. Outfit and copy for $500.
nay Write at once for agency, or terms
and illustrated circulars to N. d.
THOMPSON & CO., Publishers, N
w. Cor. Sth, and Broadway, NEW
YORK.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02
ORGANS.
Walnut Leaf Hair ReStOrer.

1t is entirely different from all
others. 1t is as clear as water, and, as
its name indicates, is perfect Vege-
table Hair Restorer. 1t will immedi-
ately free the head from dandruff, re-
store gray hair to its natural color,
and produce a new growth where it
has fallen off. 1t does not in any
manner affect the health, which Sui
phur, Sugar or Lead, and Nitrate of
Silver preparations have done. 1t
will change light or faded hair in a
few days to a beautiful glossy brown.
Ask your druggist for it. Each bottle
is warranted. SMITH, KLINE d
CO., Wholesale Agents, Philadelphia,
and G. n. CRITTENTON, New York
II II ".
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ROBBED.

Thousands of graves are annually
robbed Oftheir victims, lives prolonged
happiness and health restored by the
use of the great
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PIANOS.

PIANOS.
$16O up (Stool, Cover and Book(.
Elegant Square Grand, 8 strings, full
Agraffes, every improvement, only
S245. Cabinet Grand Upright $21O
and $3.50. Other Grand Holiday Bar
gains. Jubilee Organs, $50 up (Stool
and Book. Excelsior, style ~, Five
sect of Reeds, Is stops, only Ss7.
"Oriental,n style 103, Ten set of Reeds,
20 stops, only 125. No. bogus" sets
of reeds or dummy" stops. All sent
on Is days trial, freight free If unsdtts-
factory. Fair and honest dealing
guaranteed. Sheet Music ] price.
Piano, Organ, or Music Catalogue free
MEN NDELSSOHN PIANO CO., Box
205s, N. Y.
ORGANS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02

Cheap and reliable, B. p. Mercer
agent. Get yonr horses insured.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-11-02
HYDE HOUSE.
Notice to Holders Of County Bonds.


NOTICE is hereby given to the holders of
~ the following recited bonds of Elk county
to present said bonds to the County Treasurer
for payment on or before MONDAY, NOV.
Q, 1889, as the interest thereon will cease on
that day, viz:
Nos. and 2, each $500.
Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6,7 S, 81 IL, H. 49, IA, Is. 16, II,
lS, 10, 20, 81, % and %, each $780,
Nos. So and 6i, issued to J. w. SimontOn,
each 81 900. Nos; 6s, 20 and 70, issued 10 ]. W.
Smonton, each 800.
Nos. 81 and 65 issued to NJ. L. Olmsted,
each 1000 Nos. 90, "A and II, issued to M. E.
Olmsted each $500.
Nos. q. 25, 20, q, 90 80, 81, S2,,33 "a, S5 SO. 81,
3S, 80, 40 and Al, each 500.
Nos, 43 and A. each $500.
Nos. 45, AZ and 63, each 800.
Notice is also hereby given TO the holders
of the following recited bonds of Elk county
TO present said bonds to the County Treasurer
for payment on or before WEDNESDAY,
DEC. 8, 1882, as the interest thereon will
cease on that day, viz:
Nos. 7S, 10 and So each $780,
Nos. 81 and 49, each $500.
Nos. "a, IS. SO, 81, SO, 50 and 80, each 500.
HIRAM CARMAN,)
j. X. GARDNER, Co. Comr's.
JOHN NISSEL,
Attest-W. &. HORTON, Clerk. 2o-4w.
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GEO. a. RATHBUN

ATTORNEY-AT-
Main street, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.
Particular attention. given to thu
examination of titles, also to patents
and patent cases.
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SOL N. Fremont ST., Baltimore

SOL N. Fremont ST., Baltimore
During the war 1 was in
jured in the stomach by piece
of a shell, and have suffered
from itever since. About four
years sagoit brought on paraly-
sis, which kept me in bed six
months, and the best doctors
in the city said / could not
live. suffered fearfully from
indigestion, and for over two
years could not eat solid food
and for a large portion Of the
time was unable to retain even
liquid nourishment. l tried
Browns Iron Bitters and now
after taking two bottles l am
able to get up and 60 around
and am rapidly improving.
G. DECKER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-20
WHEEIING W. Va. FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 90 1882

sfrengthened with his strength. He de-
spised insincerity and hypocricy, and was
always frank and candid in the expression
Of his views. He was honorable and Just
ri his intercourse with men, and his hands
ard heart were always open to the appeals
OF charity. In his social relations he stood
without peer, and he was the centre OF
friendship true and unsefish. He was faithful
in all OF the relations Of life-son, husband,
father, brother, neighbor and friend. The
uiembers of this Exchange, keenly alive TO
the loss that they have individually and
collectively sustained in the death OF Col.
Slsyback, desire to place upon the records
Of the Exchange their appreciation OF his
gfsat worth, a record that will live after
the summons shall have come to those
participating in this meeting to-day to join
thergreat army of those who have gone be-
fore. In addition to the tribute we thus
pay to the dead, we are not remindful OF
our obligations to the living, and we desire
toexpress to the aged mother, the widowed
wife, the orphan children and TO the
brothers and sister of our dead friend, our
unfeigned sympathy for them in the
irreparable loss that they and each OF them
have sustained.
Resolrsd, That the proceedings OF this
meeting be entered upon the records OF this
Exchange and that the secretary thereof
cause TO be engrossed this testimonial and
transmit the same over his signature and
the seal of the corporation to the widow OF
our deceased brother, and that like copy
be engrossed and transmitted to the Honor
a{Ae Charles z. Slayback, the brother OF the
A8tkeased, and the beloved President OF this
Exchange
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-20
A LEGAL CROOK.
A New York LAWYER in a bad box.

New YORK, October l9.-William Caring
ton, lawyer, was q prisoner at police head
quarters tonight, charged with the larceny
Of g, ZOO worth Of diamonds. The com
plainant was Philip Clark, a diamond brok-
er. The prisoner and complainant have
been on friendly terms for years. A few
days ago Darlington asked Clark to procure
for him diamond jewelry OF the value OF
5000. He stated tha: he had been com
missioned to make the purchase. To-day
they went to Pemberton's jewelry score on
Broadway, and Clark told Pemberton that
his companion had a customer for $1,000
worth of diamonds. The jewelry
was given to Clark, and the broker and the
lawyer set out for the residence OF the sup
posed customer Darlington took Clark TO
his (Carrington's) own residence, and while
there snatched the package Of diamonds
out of the brokers' hand, left the room, and
made his escape by the basement door.
Darlington was arrested this afternoon, and
said he had Just been to Pemberton's store
and returned 81 900 worth OF the diamonds.
This statement proved true. He said he
had pawned ring and pin at Green's for
$3.50, three rings at Simpsons for 500, and
four rings at Abraham's for SIPS. The
property pawned was worth $1,000. 1t was
all recovered. At police headquarters Car
rington said he had been robbed OF the
money received from the pawn brokers' aud
went back to Pemberton's to give up what
was left of the diamonds. When arrested
he only had SIS in money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-20

points where needed, and were employed
upon steamboats,, making total OF 5,oIO
postal clerks in the service, with salaries
aggregating $3, ,4S6, 779, or an average annual
salary of $S76. During the year the rail,
way postal clerks handled and distributed
2,155, ,213, $50 letters and postal cards, ana
1,27S. lis, 600 pieces of other mail matter, or
a total of all classes of ordinary mail mat
ter of 3433, 800 4s0. besides IA, 2S4, $40 regis
tered packages and $40, ,483 through regis
tered pounches. There were eighty-three
causalties, in which three railway postal
clerks lost their lives, sixteen were seriously
and twenty slightly wounded. Supt.
Thompson recommends that Congress au-
thorize the widows or guardians OF minor
children of railway postal clerks killed
while on duty a sum equal to two years
salary. He adds: "This need not involve
any additional appropriation, as deductions
from pay for failure to perform service, alb
sence without leave, leave Of absence with
out pay, and violations OF regulations
could be constituted a permanent appro-
priation for the purpose"
Last year these deductions amounted TO
nearly $4,000, which reverts into the
Treasury. The estimates for the next year
for railways are: Postal clerks, $3,977,l l2O,
an increase of 7.20 per cent.oyer the appro-
priations for the present year; for post
Office cars, 81, ,626, 900, an increase OF $iOo,-
600 over this year, and for special facilities
5000, 600, the same as the present year.