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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16

his duty hs appointed and re
quired Of him by the senate
OF which he is member. 1t Is
threat, sir, which 1 despise and de +,
and condemn.
Senator Sherman said there was n,
further necessity for argument. Whei
| the questions were raised by ufferip,
testimony, it would be time enouyi
to discuss and decide them. SO ia,
as the threat to involve member O
the committee personally MS TO hi
character and conduct was concerned
1t was entirely improper.
Sims-My character is as precious
to me rs that ofapy member of con.
gress. 1t has been reported as having
been said before tho committee that
was n dishonest man. Now, IL he
merely attempts to prove that, | have
no objection at all.
Senator Nance--I said it OF Won
with reference to proof, said.
Col. Sims, who Is partially deaf. was
proceeding, when Senator Sherman
persuaded him to stop.
Mrs. G. b. Rain of Baltimore was
sworn.
Gov. Vance asked il she was ac-
quainted with Col. Sims.
She replied she had known him
about seven years.
She was asked to state his reputa-
ton for truth and veracity,
Senator Sherman said he would not
consent TO turning the investigation
into the channel proposed now to omen
up an opportunity for bringing in
personal suarrels without direction of
the full committee. If there was any
desire to contravert any of Col, Sims
statements us u witness, lie should
have no objection.
Senator Vance said it had been put
in evidence that Col. Sims was man
ofgood character, and that hi, defeat
IN the election was due to Intimidation
and violence. l propose to prove he
continued, that this man IL n
thief; that he stole bonds of this wit.
ness on the stand here, and that he il
utterly unworthy of belief. He has
blackened the character and rnpute.
ton of the citizens at Danville, and
we propose to show who he is.
Mr.. Wise-l think it Ia due Sims
that the proposition to show that this
man is n thief, that he stole
bonds of this lady and
that he is unworthy of belief
should not be allowed TO go unan.
swered; also That Sims hurled back the
iusinuotion into the teeth of its author
and at the proper time and proper
place will prove its falsehood.
Senator Vance.--I make this state
ment of course not of my own knowl-
odge, but l make it with witnesses
here rendy to prove 1t.
Congressman Cable and George ID.
Wise had now arrived in the commit
tee room, and in their turn stated with
much earnestness their willingness to
submit to any investigation which
might he proposed respecting their
personal records.
Senator Sherman still Directing to
the introduction of the testimony pro-
posed, Mrs. Ralin was excused.
After comparison of views between
members of the subcommittee, all the
witnesses in attendance We're dis.
charged, and an adjournment subject to
a call of the chairman was reached.
1t is not yet decided whether any
more witnesses will he subp@naed.
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Associated Fress
THE OHIO MEMBERS.
i PRIVATE CONFERENCE.

L A PkiNhlb WV
kphIngton April l5.-Nine of the
Ess Democratic members of the
|sjtIepsiion in the house of repre-
|ri,,. met at the house of Repre-
kf,s Jordan last night to take
IA together as to what their ac-
I .Asali be In respect to taking up
|NriOn bill in the house to-day.
EIysre Jordan. Follett, Warner,
Il, Hlri, wilkins, LeFevre,
\, and MuTay; the absen,ees
kCnverse, PAie, Hill and Geddes.
! nouiion was fully discussed,
I,hNnsh no vote was taken, the
|snae brought out the fact that
sdIhsnlae present would vote to
tP iheblll. II was also stated in
|nalng that two Of the absentees
fNtQlcsd their determination to
tRlts bill. There was no at
SBpsige the delegation to abide
be n,lorlty, it being understood
iyalld be impossible to bind
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16

CSsro
SperInl 10 tho Gazelie.

Special 10 the Gazette.
Gu cAeo, April l5.-with a decrease In
the Visible supply of wheat the bulls scored
point to-day. The market was active and
considerable trading was done. The specula-
ton mania is settling fast on wheat AID to
the detrlment OF corn and provisions.
Pork has lost caste, the great out side hay.
Ing found out that 1t wai In the hands of
gamblers and will not touch IL.
Corn IL maintaining Its own under most
unfavorable OF circumstances.
May pork opened at 1885. started up,
iiuotuated some, and went TO 1890, snd then
fell TO 1890 and again rallied 10 1875. June
showed life at the iiuctuatlon. No business
WINS transacted In any other months.
4 Lard iluctuated but little, but was towards
weakness right along.
Loose meats were dun and l5.cenis lower.
May wheat closed at IS cents.
May corn 4gs1.
Cattle receipts, COO. Yosterdayis demornl-
ilation still continues and price, 10 cents
lower.
sheep dull and lower.
PRODUCE.
FLOUR Improved. Demand nrmer but not
quotably higher
WHEAT--Actiye. Advanced Is&toI7S. Closed
\,
7o,s@s Closed, sOK. May, s %gSiH. Closed,
IS. June, S,NlaS7st. Closed, ~. July, Sgk65
ss>s Closed, bSl6 August quotabIy lsas.
CoRs.- Activs and unsettled. openoa
stendy, and soon declined i, but rallied / to
ia, with July leading. Closed x higher for
May; u higher for June. 4 higher Tor July
than sterday: Cash, i6sS@isIs: Apfil, ils4.
May, 5000. June. 5Ol4@51sG July o., aa5Iis;
August quoiably over July.
OATs--In good demand and flrm. Cash
2Slsa3lH; April, 25lza2stf; Mny. 3I1sa8Jl4; June
Sl3.s3i; July, 3iysa32Iz; Year, IN.
PROVISIONS.
PoRR-Cash 10 $50 SIX: May 10 TX, closed
10 771sGsl6 So June 10 vJ'al7 g.: June 10 900
IL az, closed ~ 9!Iisol6 rs, July I6 b.
LARD Cash, s 'AG8 10; May ITIsGS8 81:
juno 4 25s1S 42,s;July $3.50 81.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 20. short rib,
20; short cIearS p.
LIVE STOCK.
Drovers' Journal report:
Ho -s-Receipts 100, rough packing 400
30: packing aud butchers 0JG6 -: Hight
Sod6 %.
.ArrLE--Receipls COCO; shipping exporters
25Gs5 90: good 10 choice shipping steora g 10
az III common to medium: 6 2O@ Is 20, corn
fed fair: Texas s i0@5 10.
SHEkP-Iteceipts, 100; Inferior TO fair 60
61i rs; medium 10 good t09j Is; common
TO prime 0JgG 20
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TELEGRAPHlC MARKETS.
Special u the Gazette.


Special v the Gazette.
ST.. Louis. April lo--In the wheat msrket
prices advanced some ami were ,s@ss higher
than yesterday. At the close the feeling was
right bullish, and thrre was considerable
buying on long account, some shorts cover.
ing also. May closed nj t9X.
For corn during the forenoon prices eased
OIL and the market was duh. Later In the
day vnlues s,iffened up steadily, the demand
far surprising the selling offers and Mt the
close was strong and %@I!c above yes,er.
days close, May selling at ~.
Provisions were quiet, In fact were really
dun. The order demand was only moderate
and buyers were willing to postpone their op.
cratlons.
Pork sold nj u 90.
Tho cattle market was slow and prices
weak. Sales ranged at 400 TO 30; Texa.
steers 20 to5e).
sheep offerings We're small and prices abe II
stendy. Fat clipped Texas sheep OF to5tO.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16
WASHINGTON.
m'' , \, National Capital
,,,,,... Tariff ,,l Bill Fairly ''''''
sss,s.s,s,..,sIss; s DISTRICT.

ocHIlrsE.sl.,s ' ar RACE.
Ion D. c., April 10 1o;;oc,;nn
|wrhlas.soiih hat the coming 9,ey Saw.
|sl', I nss campaign ,l 10 vn Of o the
|usas', ,is.'' Colonel Murphy o y, for
hcdIl. saas"w who hiss been le,sn "I,t to re-.
|c6nnue' saws that he inleiius Ia, ~
Faayss'.. 4 s n early date an ~ p. ont
n al II The field as . . srra's oshil.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

Washington, ID. c., April ll.-Senor
Batcis, the Central American minister
in this city, received u telegram from
the minister of foreign affairs for
Guatemala, saying it is true an attempt
was made to assassioate President Bar
rios, but adding that no harm was
done him, and he is perfectly well.
The dispatch also says there il no dis
turbance of public order; that the at
tempt to assassinate is universally exc
Grated, and General Barrios is receiv-
ing the congratulations of all classes
of peOple.
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KNgsnnsas CITY.

Special TO the Gazette.
KANSAS CITY, April Is Provisions, lower
all found. Shoulders g. clear $. Lard, dull
at Pork about steady ut 10. Cattle, re.
ceipts l.51o, and slow AT a decline of nc. per
hundred pounds. Sales were at to 60
Wheat slow. sheep dull
LIVE STOCK,
CATTLE Receipts 1900; weak; native
steers i,l2l to 1908 pounds average
5 al 40.
hoas Receipts 400; DUH; IL lower,
lots 2Sl 10 zISpounds average 526a so.
SHEEP Receipts ~.
PRODUCE
fancy, t0d5 b.
WusAr- Weaker and nominal, 81 Id cash
ste bid May: So bid June.
CoKN-Steady, Ssjs6DSsN cash, S0iS May; iOl.
bid June.
OATs-Lower, 29,4 bid.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16
Marine Arrivals.

Galveston April 10 Arrived.
Steamship City of Norfolk from Nor.
gan City; bark Regia from Rio de
snneiro; schooner Helene from Mo.
bile; schooner Lottie Mayo from Point
Isabel; schooner Lizzie b. Moore from
New York; schooner Thos. g. Smith
from Philadelphia.
New York.
sailed.-City of Norfolk for In.
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THE CATTLE DISEASE BILL.
scoTcHED BUT NOT KILLED.

Washington, April 10 -Consldera-
ton of the cattle disease bill will com
mence in the senate again in few
days. The opinion of the veterinary
surgeon that the foot and mouth disease
did not exist in Kansas, and that
pleuro-pneumonia was in little danger
of spreading, especially in the South
west, has greatly lessened the chances
of its plssage.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16
al DANvILLE RIOT,
II srHER TESTIMONY.

Al
jS1sSS b, April l5.-Congress-
N. ~ -. :, disappeared before the
n, M S' asee today, aud adj.
NE n s chair said a he represented ted
\ po l,uis' Col. Sims had re-
is is, =. that witnesses were
|sl,S, ,aaallled IN respect to his
EntSii 's S'r Wise read a let.
AlSv , S'ms to Senator Sher-
H. sh 'aai he knew not the ma
hi. ss,,sa'etaedattack upon him.
d. ' ~, II he was allowed ~
Ii s ssil ass which prompted
A Va 81 N.Y. leason to believe The
as.s, I SS' for the purpose Of
lss,um"i,ssaI on the subject be-
sss IaNe. but to blacken his
eaai'isaa ausndo. He desired, if
Vi ss,, saw fit 20 go outside
b Ii asaeer for veraci,y.
sss lived to summon
NiAs us,, ug The moral charac,
Fad ksa,sslNes including Senator
Gsorrsssssfna!aliyes George G.
klaIsrn.Sfs y. Wise, who were
hssss'.san 1, engaged in Mt the eat at,
slhsIs ,,an. n \. character. After
isiIsa i Ss',,.' Wise said since the
NIfeasplssaSn he had to some
Position the affirmative OF
AUD n,sss.asl st there were
ADD Ss y and outlaws in
ss:rs.,srs II I'll honestly believed
Assa s, wished to say thai
ssshg n.y. II true, It mat.
tsIslibs' 1s private chsra na..,
NssrsssII,es.S except as to Ills ren.
AssIi a''!y',, He gave no Xix.
sadilr bsscl to The inveslira.
W x, ,,syond Sims genera
ssha T., - yeraeity, unles.
Sali ape, opened up, in which
ss' = =, !, kufin, and l shonIa
M, ., the records S Of IN,
YsDs.nvllle circular. wy
Wl.st well NJ. m
~ cIara uet,ee IS an intima
sis,s sas ought not AI 10 myself sa,n
seits and IsLall certs ami
/ dss'asssIt is uposo., =.
aAfrsdr aud i de,y, s III
sae y /. any where eel, else. ny
laio ! e' : deposition as chr
We i ,usmeer Of tie com,
simply doin,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

Washington, ID. c., April l5.-The
chair laid before the senate the joint
resolution Of the California legislature,
urging the passage Of the amended
Chinese restriction act.
Bills reported fayorably and placed
on the calendar:
Blair, from the committee on educa
ton and labor--To provids commits
sion on the subject Of the alcoholic
liquor traffic
ingalls,. from the committee on
Indian affairs, with an amendment
Bill for reliefof the Nez Perces indiana
OF Idaho.
Miller, from the committee oil
finance, with an amendment Bill 4
provide Tor coinage ut the branch MN
IN Denver.
Morgan Offered resolution, which
he asked to have printed and laid over
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soLIDLY OPPOSED.
nETARIrR AGITATION.

alglon, April l5.-At an in
lmtlence Of Democratic mem
disPeansylysnia delegation in
i,slDis morning, it was unani-
i'prcssd 10 any tariff agitation
X'.t.,
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PAIRING orr

|,,.,S,,,,ou. April l5.-ln expec'
Nsu ai,ss a,ht over the Morrison
y ' y S ,s,ase place in the house to-
\ y v, S... s,,abers on the Republican
! Y Y, s, M sides, who have The
\, = ssallug pairs for the alb
'.,' : :, sept busy this morning
|s, ih,t the vote Of no man
III ~ !, vasted, and that MI
4. y, .hrdc,ntsln the names of al
H. ssd opponents OF the meas
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suPREMg couRr.
SMpoRTANT DECISION.

alIsloa. April l5.-rhe supreme
u zoe United States affirmed the
sa lhe lower courts, with costs
Involving title to the famous
god minein Calaveras county,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16
TARIFF REFORM,
FAIRLY BEFORE THE ROUSE

EAlhb1 ftOIof,
Washington, April Is The great
battle for tariff reform and
the abolition of war taxes be-
gan i'm the house to-day imme-
diately after the reading of the Journal.
Morrison's bill came up for considera-
ton. This was objected to by Eaton,
protectionist Democrat from Connec-
ticut, and Pig Iron Kelley, but their
objections were defeated by two votes,
and Morrison began lengthy and
able speech in favor of the passage of
the bill. He clearly showed the in
Equities Of the present system of taxa
ton, and was listened to with marked
attention by members who crowded
around him for the purpose. A few
hide-bound Republican protectionists
who busted themselves at writing were
the only ones who failed to give atten-
ton.
Kelley followed next with speech
full of time-worn protection argu-
ments. He piteously described Englis
factory life, and walled in be-
half of American working men. he
was frequently applauded by The Re
publicans.
Mills came next and delivered n
ihdsleily uIEuiitut III luNoi vi hio Io'
sition-tarih' reform and ultimate free
trade. He showed the beneficial ef-
fects Of free commercial intercourse
from the earliest ages of the world, and
vigorously bombarded the protectionist
breastworks held by Kelley and his
Pennsylvania battalions. Mills was
attentively heard, and at the close BE- .e
was congratulated by a host OF tarlft
| rafnruars ,uhn rue had nroiInd him
With the exception of Ochltree, who
voted with the Republicans, and Rea-
gan, who is seriously sick, all of the
Texas delegation voted for considera.
ton of the bill. Carlisle did not avail
himself of the privilege to vote, and
several other Democratic members
who would have voied in the aiiirma
tive also did not vote. The majority
of two in favor of considering the bill
il not considered an indication of how
| the final vote will stand.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16
E Eg,.re ,.s closed b,s steady; 10 points on
New York.
PRODUCE,

NEW York. April ij.--FLouR--wcak.
WHEAT-Spot grades 10 higher nnt flrm:
wards weaker and fell bach hlp N, closing a
shade under ontslde figures; ungraded red 7s
Dl0p. No. 7 red Di: No: = red lOjIS, ~
.CoRs-spot lots To ~ higher fatrly NO
i've; DIPLOMA opened q 10 * higher, after
wards declined y 10 VI. later advanced / To
~, closing strong; nngraded 45Gbss. No. a.
o0Sos,s;s Gamer Si@6s: No. 2, 68Ja.
PRovisIoss.
toTrEE-spot fair; Rio dull; options f,Irly
active, Opening ID 10 70 pol III lower, owing
70 drop in Rio do jenro aud recovered n nor.
Hon OF decline, owing To u firmer market
Hnvrc; closed barely steady.
sales $50 bags.
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A LUCKY COON.
| NEWS SUCCESSOR.

rg ISs'on; April l5.-Chas. L.
N s wv. York will be nominated
~ 1sc,Ssiary Of the treasury,
-, 49,, New, Resigned. Coon il
= a., assistant chief of the loan
w Tue treasury.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16

sv9AM-Sio.9y and more active; dcmorara
ceitlliusnl O5lt: ipncia 40 81; u ara III ba AZ
MoLAtsEs-Qu md uncnanand. cuba 2l
New Orleans quoted 2s&55, -
TALON Firm.
FORK ,Lull AMI lower; old mess 1871
d Ing ~. ''1-
LAaD--steady; Western steam srots0.
LIVE STOCK. -
New York., tpril I5.-BErv, s.-I,ecoIyod.
~, equity divided To executors and city
trade. rlAusbtereIs' dressed beef duh and
easier Tor cily az ~ and 10Y.
shtEr.--Itecelved, 40. Dull trade, prices
barely tneiaincd 8 5lsez 90 h r upsIlorii sheep:
1913 % Tor yeafiipgs; coa55s fur clipped
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Now Orieans.
.s..-

eHSRNalEs
NEW oHLEANs. April I5--f'LouR
Qnisi and s'eosady; family l6ogfs6; high
cons quiet and weak: mixed oaGcs whiic
OAqs--In fair demand at uai5
HAy.Qniet but firm; prime 10 0}li5 20:
PROVISIONS.
Cogs MEAL--Scarcc ana easier al Bn66, "a
fcAK-r teaiy with mir deniatd AZ ISUO.
LAHD-Lower; tiercs refined ) S7lt; keg
D7j - -
BULK MEAIs--Feir demand; sl,ouldcrx
packed easier at 10 long clear and clear
BAros Scarce ana frm shoulder. , s7,z.
long clenr aud clear rib S7K. ="
at ~ Bai37j. ~ "'>'">'
WHISKY Fair demand; lots In request.
Western rcctifcd TOD 10 $500
uVYffh- Dun aud lower; Rio. caYgoea OF
cDinInon ~ prime e1j2 $3.50" =
suGaH-Fatr demand: irregular; common
70 good co,ninon 4ssab: fair 5lfG6k, prime
70 choice TX. PIX; yellow clarified Cl6685l,
White clarified G,saG,k; gran iascd I.
MoLAssEs Dull sud nnchanped: ccntrlfa-,
ga, I@so fermonLlpg 20tl3t raboi ou 400.
hIcE-.A cilve and iirn; Louisisna Ordinary
Bias D,iil alto.
| rDTTor sksp OIL Prime crude Gr1nts,
| Gtx summer yellow ". '4t
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-16

NEW YORK, April l5.--Money TX and q;
closed IL. prime mercantile paper 4d5Ls
ste Ring exchange u steady ut a b7l<; sight
ivy.
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lnE 0AzETTE: FORT WORTH TExAs wEnNrsnA x Apprr :

airecting the committee ON iud;c,or,
20 inquire and report whether pa,
Svropacn, whose confirmation a.
Shited States marshal In Alabama !, 20 - !
ueen rejected by the senate. il poa ass
charging the duties of his Office en ana
whether lie Is entitled TO do So any
~ Dawes called up the bilf to a,,,s
portion of the great reseryation oc, ~
sioux nation OF Indians In na,. Wy
INTO separate reservations. md ,n ~.
S J;ns 'ne REIMBURSEMENT of the In.
uans 10 the remainder. Dawes
saoteu an amendment to the bill. so
~ 10 make the amount of land In
9e given In severalty to the Ponca In.
u'a m fourteen sections. Agreed TO.
ak n,ehhulng action on the bill, the chair
,aiu before the senate the unfinisbed
business, being the bankruptcy bi.l.
dawes remarked that he would 10.
morrow, after the morning business
eau up the Indian bill for further com
sideratop. 'si ooi'-
consideration of the bankruptcy bill
was proceeded with by sections md
much progress made, the debate being
confined to its legal aspects. Amend,
,,ents were proposed by George.
bayard, Hoar, Wilson, Sauisburv and
slater, most of which were agreed 10
me debate was participated
IN ny the senators named.
ana oy Harrison, Aldrich, Garland
cameron of Wisconsin and tthers
me sections agreed to to-day provide
aimongother things that any person ow-
ing any debt exceeding $500 NAV yolun-
tariiy petition to be adjudged bank
rupt. ANY trader owing debts in en-
cess OF $1,000. who leaves his state to
avoid his creditors, or copeeals
himself to avoid arrest or service
o. legal process, or fraudulently trans.
ters his property or conceals or re-
moves tho same TO avoid process or
with intention to defraud his creditors,
proc'ires or suffers judgment TO be pro-
cured against him, or who being ac.
tuaiiy iinsolveut suffers his property to
ne seized Oh execution aud fails
within 20 days to redeem
1t, or has suspended payment of his nc.
counts for u period OF thirty days after
the day they were found payable, shall
he deemed 10 have committed an act
OF bankruptcy, and may be adludged
bankrupt on petition filed by one or
more OF his creditors.
After executive session the senate
adjourned.
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NEW ORLEANS, April 15.-sight exchange on
New York at 2i@l 90 per 1850 PR MUM.
Sterling exch snge Is. -. it8x.
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Yesterday To-day


NEW ORLEANS. Aprii IL Co1rox :.
spots closed quiet but arm. AoN
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COTTON MARKETS.

COTTON RECEIPTS AT ALI UNITED STATES
PORTS.
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Exports this week 70 Great Britain.... 1910
TfHnrcss.-.
1,a9h
stock ~ all u. y. ports this day, 6isda2
$40 ......-. D2lyOs
This DAY last year..----.-.A...t.n....". 1884 -
Galveston.
9ALvnror. Aprl 1s.--COTron.- Receipts
net JOB; gross isS; exports TO Great Britain
49,: ennsfwihe co.,
Stock is $50
hpo closed flrm and oferings were light.
| Gales bales.
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s Fn,are 4, . closed steady at points OH.
Rev York.

closed dun and easier "Pos
eplea BIZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-17
ANNU Al REPORT
or Henry ID. Lyman. Second Assistant
Postmaster General.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l6.
Mr.. Henry ID. Lyman, second assistant
postmaster general, submitted his annual
report for the year ended June 80, 1884. Ii
shows that the cost of inland transportation
for the year was S20,699, III. Comparison
with the last annual statement show for the
star route service an increase of 402 routes,
a decrease of sc miles and an increase of
$3.50, 463 in annual cost. For the steamboat
service, an increase of two routes, a decrease
of SOP miles and of Sl1, ,04S in the annual
cost. For the railroad service, an increase
of GO routes, of 6952 miles and of 81, ll4.7O3
in annual cost The star service in operation
at the close of the year exceeded in extent
the average of the preceding five years, and
was performed at diminished cost. The
annual cost of the star service for 1884 was
$3.50 ,94l, and for the preceding five years,
Sc, 1874 ,S02, decrease of 1884 per cent An
estimate of $4,000 900 is submitted for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1886
Considerable space is devoted TO the dis
cussion of the question of railroad rates,
which Mr.. Lyman says has been before the
public since the beginning of the railroad
service, and has given rise to controversies
between the department and railroad compa-
MES, which has been detrimental to all its
interests involved. He embodies plSn for
gauglng the pay OF railroad companies for
carrying the mails in draft of the proposed
bill, and asks the postmaster general to urge
in Congress the importance of its adoption.
He also submits draft of the proposed
bill to regulate the letting of mail contracts,
and says if it had been acted sit will exclude
from competition at the general letting ali
persons who now secure solely for sub-let-
ting over three quarters of the routes an
nually advertised and in endeavor to acquire
the largest possible margin of the profit Of
sublet service.
Mr.. Lyman estimates that Sl5, ,6S4, ,205 will
be required to defray the cost of railroad
transportation for the fiscal year of 1886,
including payments to the Pacific roads and
he recommends that s266, 764 be appropriated
for special railroad facilities. Continuance
of which he says is required by the interests
of the people.