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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17

Click to put the town under martial law.
The trouble is the elimination or
long-stsnding feud between two ele-
ments in that place. Dodge City long
bore the reputation of hard town. 1t
is one of the few points in Kansas
where saloons are run openly and gam
ding is legitimate. 1t is also the head
quarters of the cowboys and cattle
mem of the vicinity. Before the last
citv election the Mayor was man
named Webster, proprietor of a dive, }
half saloon AMI half gambling house and
variety hall. He was tie representa-
tive of the lower element of the Sport.
ing fraternity. The head of the other
faction was w. II. Harris. This ele-
ment was more peaclble, but there was
bitter feeling between the two. AT
the election for Mayor Harris was beat
en- and Degree, Webster'S candidate, e
lected, and since then it has been con-
ceded that Harris woull be driven out
of the place. About ten days ago a
man AIMED Short. who is partner of
Harris, and police officer had shoot
ing afrray, but neither was hurt. Short
was thrown into jlil, although the evi-
dence showed he was fired ut first. La
ter five gamblers were arrested aud
lodged in jail. That night a vigilance
committee was formed, with Tom Nix
on. proprietor Of one of tie most motor
ious dance houses in the West, at its
head. They repaired to the jail and no
tilted the prisoners that they must
leave town in the morning. In the
meantime the vigilants took possession
of the town. Newspaper correspond
ents were notified that they must not
send telegramS. A body of armed men
watched the arrival of each train to see
tha5 there was 10 interference. y law
yer from Larned, who WAS sent for by
one Of the prisoners, MAS met by the
vigilantes, who leveled guns at his head
and told him not to stop. The next
morning the five gamblers were put on
a west-bound train ana Short left for
Kansas City, where he is now. Dodge
City IS practically in the hands of vigil
ants and the situation is more serious
from the fact that the Mayor is acting
with them. l. was he who notified the
prisoners that they must leave town.
The trains are still watched and armed
men guard the town, while a list of
others who will be ordered away is be
ing prepared. " Another dispatch says:
dodge City is IN the hands of despera-
does and the lives and property of citi-
zens are not safe. Serious trouble is
apprehended."
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
Church { Sunday School Directory.
EVANGELICAL.


Reus b. HengSt and II. A. BeTger, Preach 5
Rev, II. A. Benfer will preach next Sunday
morning, English.
unday School, IfP. M,-Rev.C.F. Gephart,Supt
Missionary Society meets on the third Mon
day evening of each month.
Methodist.
Rer. FtrmGn adams Prodcher-in-chdrge.
Regular services next Sunday evening.
Sunday School at 1913 AND. A Musser, Supt
Reformed.
Reu ZaciRgli A. Yedrici, Pastor.
Mite society meets regularly on the first Tues
day evening of each mouth
United Brethren.
Rev. J. G. W. Herald, Predcher-ir.chdroe.
Sunday school, "A. MA. r. Alexander, Supt
Lutheran.
Reu. John TbN,linSon, PdStor.-
Preaching In Aaronsburg next Sunday after
noon and In MilIhefm in the evening.
Sunday School at 9'% AN. B' o. Deininger, Supt.
The Augsburg Bible Class meets every Satur-
day evening at I O'Clock.
Ladies' Mite Society meets on the first Mon
day evening of each month.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
LODGE & Society Directory.

Millheim Lodge, No. 955, l. O. Q. +. meets In
cir hall, Penn Street, every saturday evening.
Rebecca Degree Meeting every Thursday on
or before the full moon oI each month.
w HARTMAN Sec r. ". MAUCK y. G..
Providence Grange, No. 2lI +. of H.. meetSin
AleXander'S block on the second saturday OF
each month ut IL, p. NJ. and On the fourth Sa-
tNrday of each month at Is r. NJ.
ID. L. L.ZERBY, Sec. I. q. ERHARD, Master.
The Millheim e. & l.. Association meets IN
the Penn street school house on the evening OF
the second Monday Of each month.
A. WALTER, Sec, Il. \. DEININGER, PreSt.
The MNheim Cornet Band meets in the
Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings.
j. w. Foote, See. ID. |. Brown PfSSt.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
Public Estimate Of Conkling.

From the Philadelphia Chronic!e-Herald.
Senator Conkling's recent speech has
been every where received with con-
tempt and derisiou. No one has risen
up to Justify its fretfu!ness and cynic-
ism. The snallness and bitterness OF
the mans mind have been fully expos.
ed to the country, and most people are
disposed to mock rather than Pity him
in the disappointment which has stun5
him since his downfall.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
The Need Of a Political Chang. ,.

From the Chattanooga Democrat.
The present party has been in power
about a decade too long. All manner
of uncleanness is hidden beneath the
pretenses of patriotism and progress.
Eyer and anon this upcieanness crops
out in hideous malpractice, jobberv
and fraud. Political wisdom dictates
a chan ye, and the nation will be cloth
ed IN its right mind in 1884.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
ADVICE TO MtlGuiERs.

Are yen disturbed ut night and broken OF
your resi- by sick child suffering and crying
and get a bottle of MRs WINsIOW's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHII IIDREN TEETuING. Its value Is
mcalculable,. twill relieve the poor little suf-
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and dtarhoea, Regulates the stomach and
bowels, cures wind colic, sOftens the gums, re-
duces Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
ING SYRUP FoR CHILDREN TEErnING Is pleasant
TO the taste, and Is the prescriptions of one of
the oldest and best female Physicians and nurS,
es In tho United states, and Is for sale by al
druggists throughout the world. Price %
cents u bottle.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
japanese Crepe.

In order 10 introduce our Japanese Crepe
goods we viii send postpaid To any address on
the following: ! window banner size Il by Il
inches, with rich colorand deep border; tidy,
size by II inches. very handsome: lamp mat
wall screen large and handsome. Address f..
Florence 4 Co, z. o. box 1850, South Bend,
Indiana.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17

4 DMlNiSTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letters Of
IN administration on the estate OF Reuben :.
Z-rhy having been granted 10 The Undersigned,
Ill persons knowing themselves indebted Ia said
estate are hereby notified To make immediate
payment, and those having claims to present
them duly authenticated for settlement.
\, y. ZERBY,
Administrator.
Penn township, April L., 1883.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
TWO GOOD BODKS.

CtGm3er' Information for the People; or
1901 Things Worth Knowing, comprising the
history and mystery OF everything in common
use. CraJbs s Handy Cyciopedjd; or ENplana--
ton Of Words and Things connected with all
the Arts and Sciences, Illustrated with over So
engravings nicely bound in cloth, gilt, size about
6 by inches aud nearly two inches thick. Re,
tails at $l.50. Sample Of either to agents only,
for 81 or both for -, Address i. Brent Il Co.
south Bend, indiana.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
MOB LAW IN KANSAS.
Dodge City's Rival FactiOns-The
Town Entirely in charge ofDes-
peradoes.
ST.. LOUIS, Nav 9

OI. LUUI5, May 3.
A special from Kansas City says ::
"For the past ten days a remarkable
and startling state of affairs has existed
at Dodge City, Kansas, and all mention
thereof has been kept quiet. Several
prominent Kansas City attorneys left
to. day for Topeka to petition Governor
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17
LEAVE EASTWARD.

Montaudon ar. 645ar. 9.0Oar l.Ciar.5.2olr 7.i0
Nos. and connect nj MontaGdnn with Erie
Mail Vest and 1 with Sea Shore Express
East and with Day Express and Niagara
Express West; Taud with Fast Line West: 9
aud 10 with Wiliamsport Accomm odation
East.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17

The Senate committee have at
last agreed upon senatorial, legi8la-
tive and judicial apportionment bills
and reported them to the senate.
Wednesday the 9Th has been fixed
upon for their consideration, but there
is not the slightest probability that
any such appointments can pass.
In fact it is extremely doubtful
whether any apportionment bills can
pass the regular session, and an ex-
ira session is becoming more proba-
BILE every day.
The sento rial and legislative bills do
not differ from the drafts already pub
lished. The judicial bill provides for
eighty-two law judges-an increase of
two. The democratic house bill makes
reduction of three. making differ
ence of FIVE judges, at ST, 800 year "a
piece, or 81, 3OO between the two bills.
The two additional judges are placed in
Clesr6eld and Cambria counties. Dau,
phin and Lebanon remain together.
Perry, Juniata are joined in one district:
Union, Snvder and Miflin Hunting
don and Centre, Elk, Cameron an1
Clinton, Carbon and Monroe, Wayne
and Pike, Wyoming and Sullivan, For
est and Warren, Potter and McKean,
Clarion and Jefferson, aud G. reene aud
Fayette. A dams, Beaver, Butler, Cam
bria, Clearfi ED, Lawrence and Tioga
counties each make separate district.
No change is made in the other dis
tricts. York and Northampton each
retain Two law judges.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17

Mr.. Lands, of Lancaster, has made
canvass of the Presidential preference
of the Republican members of the
House at Harrisburg, with this result :
Blaine, 43 Edmuuds, 21 /; Lincoln, !;
Grant, 2 Sherman, w. D. Kelly, l.;
Blaine or Edmunds,l ; Blaine or Liz
coin, Harrison or Edmunds, |; un-
decide d, 10 absent. 4.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17

"a SE RA EF7notf life is sweeping by, so and
ES Ia "a n dare before you die, something
60 B9 IA mighty and sublime leave be-
hind to conquer time" 500
week your own town. - outfit Tree. No
risk. Everything new. Capital not required.
We will furnish you everything. Many are
making fortunes Ladies make rs much as
men, and boys aud gillS make great pay.
Reader, il you want business at which you can
make great pay all the time. write for pdrticu-
lars TO H. H. HALLETT & Co, Portland, Maine.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17

Chairman Hensel has called a meet.
ing of the executive committee of the
Democratic State committee at Harris
burg, May %. Arrangements for the
state convention Will be completed at
that time.
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FARM ERS!

If you want free sample copies of the largest
and best AGRICULTURAL parer in the country
write yours and your neighbors' names on a
postal card and mail it to FltrnerS' Friend Pa6.
CO.; South Bend, Ind. PIlce ,.,Ior 10 Genus year
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17

NOTICE or ApPEALS.-Appeals viii be
N held at the election houSes Tor the differ
cnt Roroughs ard Townships OF Centre county
a follows.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-05-17

w. MILES WALKER,
Secretary.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
Prohibitions approach.

Knowing that the reign of whiskey
in Monroe county would end in ac-
cordance with the result Of the ballot
Of that county, with the close of last
week we had curiosity to see how
CHASTITY and dismal a town'under such
circumstances would look Conse-
quently we boarded the train and
vent down to Forsyth.
Notwithstanding the lowering
clouds and the general gioominess
produced by failing weather, there
was o smile on the visage OF every
one we met, save one who had been
reveling till he had ovarLaken the
monkeys.
The result Of the election is CON
siderei a decided triumph FOR pro
Aibition, since but little was done in
the canvass to make votes for pro
hibition, while the anti-prombitioh
ISIS were more than active
We spoke with several gontleme
as to their opinions concerning The
result to Forsyth and to the county
and we found every Que confden
that a new era would be entered OF
Che first day Of January 1888.
OAe gentleman who said he has
always drank when he desired, said
"You cannot estimate the saving t,
the county when you consider til,
amounts actually drank up by Tn
drinkers of this county, the saving 0
time that has been heretofore spen
under the influence of liquor, tn
preservation of body and mind, an,
all such results, to say nothing of tn
expenses incident to crimes tina
accrue from drunkenness. Barnes
vile Gazette,
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
MagnetiZc the Bed.

A German has occupied many
years in studying the art of bed
making, or rather bed placing.
Baron Reichenbach, the painsta-
king German, maintains that i'm
properly placed beds viii shorten
a mans life. He says:
If a mere magnet exercises an
influence on sensitive persons, the
earth's magnetism must certainly
make itsilf felt on the nervous life
Of man.
In whatever hemisphere you
may be, always sleep with your
feet 10 the equator, and let your
body lie "true as needle to the
pole"
The baron says the polar direc-
ton Of the body is of the utmost
Importance for the proper cujtiva-
ton Of the blood, and many dis
tubancas in the human organism
have been cured by simply plac-
ing the bolster at a different point
OF the compass from that it had
occupied.
let such rs have hitherto been
in the habit of shaping with their
heads where their feet ought to
be take to heart the example of
the late Dr.. Elschwaiter OF Madge-
burg, who deid recently at the age
Of one hundred and nine years.
The most unhealthy position,
we are told, is when the body lies
east and west. Some observers
assure US that to sleep in such a
posture is tantamount to commit
ting suicide, and that diseases are
often aggravated by definitions
from the proper posture.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18

"No, I never invest in stocks"
answered the Fat man, IS he blew
his nose with a loud report, and
and leaned back in his chair.
Perhaps you prefer dealing IN
grain?'
mo, sir; when l feel ike specu-
lating [ go to regular poker
room, conducted in frst-class
manner, and lay down my money.
1t is far more satisfactory to me"
"How?'
"Why, I know just how long it
will take me to loose $500 and get
back to my Office, and I don't have
to waste time, put up margins, run
to the brokers' or lose any Sleep"
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
Chrssttnas Cien,encv.

Atlanta Post Appeal.
His excellency, A. H. stephens.
Governor Of this state, reUembering
the penitenliary inmates, sent a
"Merry Chris.mas' in shape Of "a
pardon to a score, as follows:
From Fulton county: James b
Mccullough crime assault with intent
to murder; sentenced May, 1889, t.
term of ten years.
James Afford crime murder: sen
tenced to be hanged; BY Governor
Colquitt, conmutoa to life term,
September, 1873.
George Washington crime, rape;
sentenced November, 50, 10 Il term
Of twenty years.
Henry Thomas; crime, larceny /;
sentenced December, 1871, to term
Of fifteen years.
w G. II iii; crime, assault with IN
tent to murder; sentenced, JuIr,
1880, to q term OF twenty VEINS
From Richmond county JACOB
Lawson; crimo, burglary sentenced
November, 1873, to term Of twenty
years.
Caesar Afford crime burglary
sentenced May, 1868, to term Of
twenty years
From Pickens county; J. +. Bur
ges; crime carryirg coocollol waa9-
3as; sentenced May, 1892 to q term
Of ten months.
W. G Y,uug crime murder; son
tenceA November, 1881, to tern
Tor life.
From Stewart county; Henry
Wilkes; crime arson; sentenced Nay
1876, 10 a term for life.
Joe Reynolds, crime, rape; scnten-
/ May, 1870, to term Of wenA-
i've years.
From Burke county; Jam,s Hi
day; crime, murder; saltcu.al Feb
uary, 1873, to tern fol life.
From Catoosa county W. r. Ia.
:am; crime, assault with intent tc
nurder, sentenced May, 1873, TO d
,arm IF seven years.
From Museo3eo county; Johr
simpson; crime, murder; sentence,
| september 1853, t. tara for life.
From White county, j. Anderson
nme murder sen euced December
1876, to term for lie.
From d 'oly county; james Braz
zell; crime, assaul, vita intent t,
marder; sentenced April, 1889, to
terra Of twenty years.
From Chatham county; All Rich
.nond; crime, rape sentenced lae
1874, to a term Of twenty wears.
From Campbell county; Jonu Run
dall crime, arcony; sentenced An
gust, 1881, to Il term Of tive years
From Dawson county; jos Eag
land criine, murder sentenced Man
1881, to term for life.
From Camden county Calvi
MILLER; crime, rape; sentenced Ma,
1876, to d term Of twenty years.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
Dawson Ca, Thursday, January 10, 1885

truth, that we can, by conforming
to his laws, which demand repen-
lance, convert evil into good, or
by violating them make evil ten
fold more deadly and destructive.
We can, by our minds and senti-
ments, change the influence of
material events, and vary the &C
ton Of laws which govern the
world. Ii man, with all his weak
ness, can do this, it can only be
by the aid of a higher power
which shapes, directs, and regu-
lates.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18

that | am crediting Dick, Tom and
Harry, aud if | didn't have drop OF
whiskey, they would find me, and my
trade would be lively. The truth is,
tao merchants Of this country are
more anxious to collect what they
already have out than 10 put out any
more.
Mr.. Iightower, have you done
mach OF business in Arlington
Yes, for this section.
How have trade aad collie tions
bean this fall and winter?
Better with me than for several
seasons.
Does the town gain morally and
socially BY the absence Of whiskey7
, 'eay more quiet. want to
say that | think merchanss would
gain ami all ne people In the county
be benefited by stopping the sale Of
liquor. Men trale Ike business men,
buy only,yhat they want and expect
to pay for WAY, sir, zever have
any uipleasa1Sness i'll trale Or settle
ments. The business mon Of this
county need to pat down wtiiskey.
DR.. Mccain, has the business of
your town been hurt by closing Us
barrooms
Benefited, sir, decidedly
Ii there are not 30 many people
here rs usual, it is duo to the fact
that our merchants have not done al
extensive furnishing business, and to
the tact tat they are collecting now,
rather than selling.
Mr.. Gee, how lave collections been
since the closing Of the saloons il
a. AliI8 ooi'
Not quite so good, this winter but
| do not think any falling off is
traceable to the absence OF whiskey.
How has trade been?
Two hundred per cent better.
Several citizensof Fort Valley, Ga,
write as follows on the effects 0.
Prohibition i'll that town:
1t is our candid opinion that trade
IN our town mas not suffered any
depression or injury from he proai
bitory law, during the time it. has
been in operation, whilst the improve
nent, in general good o Ter and pub.
lie department., has been marked and
gratifying. Blakely News.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
From the Thomas Ga, Times.

Thsasplanters Of Georgia will do
well to look to their interest 10y
sowing a large acreage in oats this
spring as the almost incessant
rains in the fall leasened the grain
area In the state for this year.
The truth is the people OF Georgia
will find great profit this year in
turning their attention to agricul-
ture and development Of all the
resources at our command. The
man who raises, tho most products
to an acre solves the problem Of
more interest to Georgia than he
who secures a petty Office, and
does more fdr the prosperity aDJ
good Of Georgia.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18

Union anil Recorder: On the sub
ject of cotton. seed as, food for
cows: "Rev. A. J. Beck has called
our attention to the fact that many
COWS in the city are dying from
overlooking on cotton seed. He
says that one gallon Of the seed
boiled, is plenty to give a COW in
one day. People should sbe very
carefulsnot to over-feed On cotton
seed"
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18

Banner Waterman: "Mr. Ivey, the
carpenter who was killed in -Ath-
ems while building the Georgia
railroad bridge, had insured his
life for $4,000 but few days be-
fore the accident. The Georgia
road also agrees to support his
family until the youngest child be-
comes Of age, as the unfortunate
man was in the employ of that
magnanimous corporation at the
time of the accident. Mr.. Iyey
was poor man With a large and
dependent family"
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
From the Albany, Ga, News

Jimmy Reynolds, grandson Of
old man Geiger, a bright and
promising youth raised about AL
bany, and who moved with his
mother few years ago to Balm
bridge. Some time since he was
Frustrated by a severe attack Of
typhoid fever, and soon after his
recovery, a series of religious
meetings began in Bainbridge.
The young man became deeply
Interested, and being of a peculiar
ly impressible temperament, he
was not Of sufficient metal stami-
ma to stand the strain, and became
insane. Yesterday his mother re,
turned through Albany from
Milledgeville where she had gone
with her boys who had been adj
Judged q lunatice.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18

ro--iiie .lmsrjcan: The last
danefe. Assembly under a JOINT
resolution. appotu5-l COMMITTEES.
",sh Hon. l'nom. Il Baker, Of
this eounty,as Chairman to revise
the road laws of Georgia. If this
committee with the aid of the
Legislature, can give us a good
system of road laws, such as some
of the more progressive States en-
JOY, they will have accomplished
more for our good old commons
wealth than anything else they
can do. We hope the committee
can be- induced to have their sit.
tings at Gainesville.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
On last ruasiaY evening Me. Y j

On last Puesily evening Mr. TT.
Anderson sec red nearly two gallons
Of milk from Two cows, and when the
milk WIS., strained, 10 less than five
minutes AFTER lump of pure butter
about the size Of pecan nut was
folua in thc bottom Of the strainer.
We had heard Of butter coming d.
fect from the udder Of cows. but until
Tuesday night we had regarded all such
statements as being incorrect The
butter spoken of We saw taken out of
tho strainer, an We know there is no
err # il the state utli we have made.
The butter hss sen preserve aud is
nov in this. h miI, from Which the
butter came WI exceedingly rich, as Isl
all That comes RON lac cows Perry
Journal
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
Wawross Rporter. thers IS more

WaTross RsDorfer; there is more
land stealing going On in Southern
Georgia than ever before. BuIl
chains of titles can be manufac-
turod in day, to any vacant lots,
with the great seal of the State
attached. Detectives are nosing
around and somebody will be run
up with ere long.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18

The saHl7g3Yille ,uercury gives
this advice: BE sure and plant a
good corn crop this: season. From
all accounts from the west, corn
will bring 9 nice little p5ice this
summer,
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18

A man who is too thin skinned
to be asked for money he owes,
ought to leave this world and go
to ''be an angel and with the an
gels stand if the angels viii lel
him, winch is doubtful. Eaotal
said. Monroe .Aduarptiser. Il ism
doubtful. if the angels have been
as well brought up as we suspect.
Further, the man who can pay his
debts and knows he ought to ply
tam, an.l yet waite to be dnnnau
re,ra fw ~ befot5UJic
. ne y @enaiat The gvtl
a.37 us
T.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
GEORGIA NEWS.

Marshal K. Pok, the defaulting
treasurer of Tennessee, was cap
tured on the Rio Grande, just in
the act OF passing over into Mexi-
co.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-01-18
The Banner- Watchman: "C4ovar

nor Stephens has locked up the
States stationery and postage
stamps against Official kleptoma-
MACS, and will thus save a round
little sum to the tax payers"