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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
SUNSHINE IN THE CAMP.
A GREAT CHANGE TAKES PLACE AT THE
PEEKSKILL GROUND.
RELIEF At LAST FOR THE RA1N.soAKED

RELIEF At LAST FOR THE RAlN-SOAhED
SOLDIERS OF THE 47TH REGIMENT.
Peekskill, N. Y, Aug (speciaD-" Come over
and see the walking match" yelled one visitor to tho
state Camp to another yesterday.
Trampng up and down two Of the company streets
in the quarters OF the Provisional Battalion a
dozen privates, each trying his best to cover tho
distance as quickly as possible. No wonder that the
visitors thought that II a walking match and
stood hing It for tmo But II nothing
Of tie ,.nd: the men only being punished for
sneaango drills by being obliged to walk the length
OF the company street fifty times.
Last night guard OF ten meO, under command Of
s.rpcant harrington started quietly for Annsvillo by
n hack road. The object OF the guards trip was
,node known when late at night It returned with
four nrsoners. who were found without passes. A
score or more of Others seen, but they received
the alarm and escaped TO the woods before they
could be gathered In 49,
This was the seventh day for the 4'tn Regiment
in oamp and the sum- after long struggle with the
bank of heavy clouds which obscured It's rays from
,ho .artb finally broke through when the forenoon
was half gone. and It's appearance was greeted with
cbeers from the men In camp. There were grave
fears entertained that the dampness would cause
somo serious illness among the men, pue uey nave
weatherod the storm eXcenenuy' Te'eFHeleSS
they were glad enough to see the sun W-u@S, anu III
iiay the whole place had changed its coat Instead
of tho snowy whiteness OF the tenH, tDore was
plenty of color Bright red blankets and dark blue
coats were spread out on the tents, making the place
look like largo patchwork quilt Of the Nsbon&i
colors. The men will be glad enough TO get away
from the place tomorrow, and they VIII not carry
away many pleasant memories of their week at camp
this year Next week the camp viii be occupied Dy
tho igth Regiment and detail from the Sd Battefy'
OF Brooklyn . 49,,
This evening while the men were ont at dress
narade the first lieutenant OF one Of the separate
companies was having his picture taken standing ID
front Of his tent The photographer was lust aDou.
looked around and noticed that table containing
a number OF suspicious looking glasses ana ooteS
was in plain view Walt minute he said. Then,
after thinking for a moment, he ordered the pho-
toglaphor to move his Instrument so II would take
the picture from another angle ana une Doltles
would be behind the tent flap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
THE CHICAGO WORLDS EXPOSITION

Chicago Aug. 2.-At meeting OF the kxeeu'i'
Committee Of the Worlds Fair Association ms ai'er
noon the following gentlemen were appointed ooli
mittee on Finance: Lyman j. Gage, chairman - l.
Hutchinson. James W. Scott. Jesse spading' D. lN"s
Pierce W. C. seipp and John L. CARSON ME- 0oo''
nronosed that the committee organize immedlatsiy
with a captal stock sufficiently large to meet All
necessary expenses. This could be increased II II Wac
sound necessary. The general manager of the ILLINOIS
Central Railroad. Mr. Jeffrey, made motion Una"
such a company be organized. and that rs name %
the Worlds Exposition Of 1902. After this m0uoi
prcvailed the committees discussed the amount oi
capital stock II was finally agreed that % oOo'OOo
,rrud be sufficient TO begin with. and the tinance
Committee was ordered TO incorporate company WIN
such a capital stock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD.
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER WHICH IT
is TO BE REoRGANIZED.


Charleston, S. c. Aug. 2 6pecial.-A copy OF the
proposed agreement undcr which the South Carolina
Railway is to be reorganized was received here to-
day and will be submitted at once TO the creditors
Briefly stated, the agreement is as follows COM
mIttee is appointed. consisting OF F. P. Ocott, W. w.
Phelps A. p Graves A. Dutonhoffer, and II. r.
Talmago to represent all parties All the old securities
are to be deposited with the Central Trust Company
Of New-York, each depositor 10 pay in Dash to the
Central Trust Company TO per cent of the par value
of the securities deposited by him. the floating oeot
is TO be paid purchased by the committed on inc
completion of the reorganization tho first mortgage
bondhodes are TO receive per cent bonds AT par OF
cash with accrued interest they may prefer'
the second mortgage bondholdew are TO receive for
their bonds at par new accumulative preferred STOCK
bearing per cent dividends; the income ooho-
holders and common stockholders are TO receive new
common stock to the amount of go per cent Oh their
present holdings. ,...,o, -,
In case OF failure to effect the reorganization on
this basis the committee is authorized 70 take steps
TO sell the road under foreclosure OF either the HIst
or second mortgages. The total issue OF the rev
preferred stock Is limited 10 81 100000 WIN PoWe.
fo tho committee TO increase it TO S2oOoDoo,, anu
the holders are entitled to elect majority Oh the
directors for e years after the reorganization ~ Is
tbought that there Will be trouble In getung ai
the Southern creditors to sign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
STILL BUSY WITH LEWIS BROTHERS BOOKS

STILL BUSY WITH LEWIS BROTHEhS bOohS'
The accountants continued busy with tho books of
the firm OF Lewis Brothers & Co. yesterday. IT was
said that no statement for the creditors would be
ready this week. Another attachment has been Issued
by the Supreme Court against the Manvlle Company,
of Providence in connection with the Lewis Brothers
failure In favor of the Peoples Bank OF Johns;own,
n Y for IS OOO Reports from Providence yesterday
.sid thai The Manvflle Company held $70l 900 Of
lewis brothers paper Of which 100000 was secured
by collateral.
Philadelphia, Aug 2.-The assignment of Edward
and Emile schcppeS, trading as scheppers Brothers,
which occurred yesterday, was generally expected,
and has caused little discussion In dry goods circles.
The failure is due TO that of Lewis brothers & Co.
The assignment includes The mill building ana ground.
The assignee says that the firm owed over $4,000
for wages and that the Indebtedness for general mer
cbandise would probably he about $1,000. The firm
f. Indebted 70 Lewis Brothers d Co. for advances and
has Endorsed some Of the paper. \ statement OF
the assets and liabilities of the embarrassed firm VIII
lie nrcuared as soon as possible.
Media Penn Aug. 2-The sheriff has seized tho
uersona property in the Bancroft NILS near Media.
lately leased G. F. Denis, and advertlse 1t al pub,
lie sale. The product of both the bancroft ana
yeadon mills tho latter I'm ter were handled bY
the firm OF Lewis Brothers q Co.. and their failure
led 10 the closing Of the mills. The sherliIs eNecu
lion is made on account of the $4,000 judgment
entered here on Monday by Amos Gartsidc, Chester
manufacturer, against the properties owned by u. +.
Denis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
4 DANCING GALE IN VIRGINIA.
BRIDGES AND BUILDINGS DEsTRoYED-TREEs
rpRooTEp-THE RIVERS HIGH

BRIDGES AND BUILDINGS DEsTRoYED-TREEs
UpRooTED-THE RIVERS HIGH.
Petersburg. Va, Aug. 2 (specaD.-A terrific wind
storm visited portion OF Prince George County last
night leaving destruction and havoc In IFS track
Trees which had stood tho storms OF years were up
rooted. while others had their limbs broken ana
twisted Fences wore Frustrated, barns unloofed ana
all the growing crops which had not been washed away
by the rains ievollcd tho ground. The hurricane
was preceded by dark cloud from which tho rain
came down IN torrents, causing rise
in the streams. Many bridges have been washed
away Thre were also heavy rains last night In tho
nner counties and reports received from that section
Of the State are to tho effect that the crops have
been literally ruined by these constant rams Inc
farmers are respondent. The incessant rains nave
caused heavy freshet IN the Appomat'ox RIVER
and the wharves here are flooded. AS tho river con-
tnucd rising tonight It is feared that all the build
mrs near tho wharves will DO flooded before morning
One of tho s5utments Of the treste bridge OF the
Norfolk and Western Railroad over the Appoha''oA
River was washed away this morning. Tho James
River is so high that the passengers, VINO arIlVe9 a
C{ty Point by steamer from Newly ofk thls morihs'
had to go TO Richmond by rail- via Petersours'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
AGAIN TROUBLED BY LAKE COMPETITION.

Chicago Aug ? (SpecaD.-The Northwestern break
IN rates was again brought 20 the front by the re-
fisal to-day on the part Of the Central Traffic Asso-
citation TO prorste with Chcago-st Paul lines On
basis such as 20 meet lake competition The Chicago,
ST. Paul and Kansas City only induced 10 refrain
from applying the low ST. Paul rates TO the Missouri
River by the action of the Interstate Commerce Rail-
way Association in opening negotiations with the
trunk lines and the Central Traffic Association with
a view To meeting lake competition The trunk lines
refused two weeks ago 10 cooperate and the Central
Traffic Association followed suit to-day. This opens
again the whole Northwestern disturbance, the srla-
tton being mora demoralzed than before. NO road
Il vet ready 10 take action, but lively times arc
iicipated If the Chicago. ST. Paul and Kansas City
makes good IT'S threat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
THE TwO-CENT CLUB RATE.

Baltimore Aug 2.-The Baltimore and ONO has
fled its answer to the objections raised by the Pitts
burg. Cincinnati and ST. louis Railroad In reference
10 the club rate OF cents mile for parties Of ton
or more travelling one ticket. The complaint was
made to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The
reply alleges that the complaining company has no
standing before the Commission. and that while tho
rate originally fixed without due notice. 1t was
Withdrawn and presented second time In the proper
manner IT also contends that the Baltimore and
Ohio has the right tx such rate whenever 1t thinks
prOueY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
GEORGE II. JAMESON.

washnpto,. Aug. 2.-George H. jameson popu''
osnoner man died in this city early this morning oDi
malignant malaral fever. lie was porn IN n
Mich thirtynlne years and Is wen known ~ 'ng
" IL, - the old " National Republican when pr'"N
natton and Clinton snowdcn secured control OF tha' u
nal when thosa gentlemen went INTO tne h,"stN.'
business in Chicago Mr. Jameson accompanied ole. ,i
secured an interest In the publication u H. 49,,
na,er The Daily Business" lie resnrhea " W 1nanL
,af g,rter 70 toke position The Post unoeF FRANK
T,t,on HIS wife daughter of Judge J. j. N0ao' sur
i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
srBrOUS AccrnryTs IN NEWARK.

Henry Vreeland Of No. 273 Walnutst., Newark, was
taken St. Michaefs Hospital IN that city tonight
he had both logs cut of by New-Jeney Central
train and will die.
Patrick Farley, age eighteen, was thrown into a
ditch and rereived serious intcranl and external in
iuries while driving from Wayerly to Newark last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
THE WEATHER REPORT.
FORECAST UNTIL p. NJ. SATURDAY.

FORECAST UNTIL p. NJ. SATURDAY.
Washington Angus, 2.-For New-England fair, VIVA
stationary temperature. except Vermont showers ana
cooler. 49,,
For Eastern New York. Eastern pennsylvania Ne"
Jersey Delaware. Maryland aud virginia i"'l' ,
10 loo, ,h,nders,orns during the afternoon evening"
stationary temperature excep: cooler in Northern New
York; Southwcsterly winds -.
For Western New-York fair. except along inc i"A'N
light local showers. ...
day. slightly warmer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03

An unknown man, thirty seven years old, committed
suicide at wolfst and sedgwichave. yesterday after
noon by shooting himself in the right temple with a
French pistol. pay envelope found in his pocket
was the name of Otto Metger and the card of f.
Ridley q Son. He was taken to the Thirty first
Precinct Police Station and died Immediately upon
arrival there. Tho man was feet inches tall and
had light complexion, brown hair and mustache.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Ia ,ba diagram continuous line shows me oafc Ses
~ wv I yses,raay as observed al the United Sta,s
49,, Ssr,,,Se station at this city The dAShe,
signM Srs no,ei Mt Perry's Pharmacy sun BUILDING
Tribune Once Aus 81 m.L'sn, 'nOw s' a =.
,.oing we're followed yesterday by only parity eoUs,
N'V.s ,r,. ,emnerature ranged between 70 ana %
SeSreSs the average (7o) being higher than on 's
aay last year. and 80. higher than on thurs
day. . a ,haro will he slightly
warmer generally fair. Tut mugsy "s''n''' 'N
lowed by q shower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
RAGS FROM EGYPT NEED DlsrNFEcTIyG

Washington. Aug. John Cariwcll. United States
Consul General az Cairo. reports 10 the Department 81
state that smallpox IS raging in the lower provinces
Of Egypt The matter becomes 81 importance to the
United States 10 view Of the large expectation Of rags
from that country ~ this. The communication viii
be referred 10 the surgcon-Genera Of the Marine Hos
pital Service with View 10 putting IN force rcgula
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
FOURTH CLASS PosTMAsTERs APPOINTED
Washington, Aug 2.-FOurth- Glars pOstmasters were
10 daN anrrllnfeh as fnllnW,:

to-day appointed as follows:
Penns lvahia-Ienry Andrews, Ardmore l.. W.
MentZer. BlanepoT. AMMO h. Zolgcr, BOwmanvllle :,
Robert Weir. H.. Branchdale: C. a. Brown. Fails
H. J. Johnson, Limerick. Is. J. Ayers, Pittsheld
A. Z. Wilmer, Paradise; John D. Waller Point
Pleasant A. K. shannoner, Reinhod's station; II. A.
kaufman, Zcigerville
New-Jersey-H. T. Downing Barnegat Park +. b.
sheppard, Cedarvllle; Christopher Ehni. Rattan.
New York-A. a Hardy. Burr's Mills \. r. Oher,
Fort Jackson a. NJ. Meas Helena, John Sheen ak,r,
Natural Bridge T. l. Stevens North Hoosick H. r..
Horton. Philemont George W. Murray. south Centre
vile; Eva \. Boecher. south Rutland; y. a. Cook
Washington Mills.
Connecticut Marshall Emmons, East Haddam
George II. Spa STAFFORD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
AMrR1cAN coRNERs RussIA,s opPoRTUNIrY.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Thc state Department IS In
receipt of an exhaustive report upon Russian agu
culture and cereal trade from Charlton II. WAY,
United States Consul General to st. Petersburg. He
says the export Of cereals from Russia IN the past
two years shows an abnormal increase due TO three
causcs-Grst, the crops gathered from both
the black lands and the arabic prairie second, the
deprcc alton Of tho paper roube and third. the
corners in the United states. "The arabic lands
Of Russia in Europe Mr.. Way says. excluding
Poland. cover an area Of 100000 square miles. The
wheat-grower Of Kansas and Dakota will see at a
glance the area Of that fertile territory, which, with
the cheap labor Of Russia, Will always prove 10 be
formidable rval, and the merchants of Chicago and
New-York, who imagine by cornering wheat that
they Will control the marbes Of the world. AL
WAYS take into their calculations the product Of this
country as an efectual check to their operaiions7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
GrogGE ]. GUGGEyHEIM DIsApPE4Rs.

Tho police were informed yesterday OF the disappearance
OF George j. Guggcnhem assistant superintendent Of the
Mctropolltan Lie Insurance Co. At No. "A Broadway
urooklyn Ills friends fear he has committed suicide.
me- il said 70 have been financially embarrassed. Guggen
helm left the Office July 81 about and told his
clerks that he was going back 10 his home nj NO 3Ss
Maron..t brooklyn becauso had forgotten something
h had left there lie did not return that day and has
not Alneo been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
WAS NOT LOST IN GLAorER BAY.

Omaha, Ncb., Aug. 2-"Thc Bee" this morning
prints a letter from Minor W. Bruce. rs Alaska CORE
spondcnt de aing his experience in Glacier Bay For
three days be Wa lost glacier but w1> finally
rescued by Indians I'm an exhausted condition pi:n5
tie time be witnessed the wonderful mirage OF ih'
.iIcnr clty.' which first discovered by Professor
Wnlougaby. Bruce VIII shortly start on another ulp
to Glacier Bay, IL company with Willoughby. and an
outfit Of Photographic apparatus Bruce Is the young
man recently reported lost Ia crcyasse in Glacier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03

Denver, COL, August "a prominent cattle man ar
rived here to-day from Gunnls0n bringing the in
formation that the Utes again of their reservation.
They travel In small bands iniimldatng the ranchcrs
for the purpose Of securing provisions and ammunl-
ton They are killing of all the game IN that see
ton and In one week slaughtered 400 deer for the
hides only. Tho settlers threaten q 90 upon a war
~ determination unless something g. done 10 drive the
red marauders their reservation and keep them
there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
PENNSYLVANIA AND THE SHORT HAUL CLAUSE
MIR. GOULD IN SARATOGA FOR REST. HE SAYS.

TT =
Saratoga, Aug. . special-Jay Gould being asKcu
tonight about the report concerning his so-caneu ra
way clearing house scheme replied that ne hao DO
knowledge of any such project On Delng aSheu Il
there was TO be conference of railway managers
Nth him hero within day or So Mr. Could responded
Not that am aware of Mr.. Gould said that he Is
IN Saratoga for the sole purpose Of obtaining needed
rest. ViceProsident Clark Is here to-highs guest
of Mr. Gould at the United States Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
CONNECTING WITH A FAST TRAIN.

The New-York Central announces that beginning
Today during the season. except sundays the
fast Pitsfeld express leaving the Grand Central station
at 4O D. m. VIII stop al Golden's Bridge, connect
ing there with special train over the Lake Mahopac
branch arriving at the lake at 10 p. m ms VIII
rrove welcome ufornt5on TO summer res idents at the
lahe. enabling them 10 make the ufp from New forh
10 the lake In an hour and thirty minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
cnrrnvMrNr prrRcHAsE or BONDS.

Washington Aug. 3.-To-day's bond offers aggre-
gated se2O. 900 as follows: Coupon tours, $4,000
at 1919: registered tours, $4,000 at 100; coupon
four and one-haIfs. $4,000 at 100 IS The Score
tary of the Treasury accepted the $4,000 four anu
one half per cents, coupon, at 100 IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
AMERICANS OVERWHELMED.
THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS ROLL UP
TERRIFIC SCORE.
HAMILroN's TREMENDOUS WORK ApPALs ru
yrsIroRs-THEIR ONLY HOPE TO STAY
AT THE wIcKErs ALL DAY.

AT THE wIcRETs ALL DAY.
Portsmouth, Aug 2.-The Philadelphia cricket teas
began here this morning tho tenth mate Of their TIN
their opponents this time being from the Unite
Service Corps Of Great Britain In tho ranks OF IN
homo team are included many crcketers OF note,
that when the names of the eleven were announced
became recognized fact that the Philadcphians woub
have to be at their best II they wished TO bring tn
match to a. successful termination. The weather va
delightful, and the attendance large and enthusiast.
large percentage ladies' most of whom showe
the Interest they took in the sport by keeping
accurate score OF the play. The Philadelphians hS
hopes when in the beginning Of the. week Capital
NewhalPs long Of bad luck in tossing had change
that the alteration would be permanent one but TO
DAY proved to DO repetition OF the old story AM
the Visitors once more had to face great battin
team on perfect wicket That the homo team
rolled UP tremendous score surprised no one. Tn
almost phenomenal proportions to which tha MOUNTS
before tho inning was over. however. is in no wa
discreditable TO the fielding bowling OF the visitors
who. under the circumstances, did really good work
Tho homo oatsmen were at their best, and pushe,
their luck to the greatest possible advantage
L. A. Hamilton's inning Of 2o3 is the biggest eve
made against a Philadelphia team He of course ha.
some good fortune, every man who makes such
tremendous score Is bound to have, but his battinl
was simply terrific. and his work Of to-day must b,
put down as one of tho great achievements of tn,
English season Of 1850. The stand made b.
Jenkins and Hamilton was also a most remarkable
They got together at the fall Of the fifth wicket wher
the total was 172 and before they separated
less than 2Os had been tailed on the score sheet
jenkins carried out his bat for fautless 90. TIT
only other men whose figure prominently in tn,
great scoring are Westmoeand and Russell, WHIT
scored respectively 43 and AZ.
With but few minutes Of playing time remaining
| A.. Jof, had m talk tht
enormous total of 4o9. AS his most reliable batsnel
were rather used up with their work with the ball
CAPTAIN Newhan went in first himself. with Fitting
When only had been scored, the Philadelphia skipper
was retired and after only eight more were added
without accident stumps we're drawn for the day. Al
idea Of the absolutely perfect condition Of the wicket
may be drawn from the fact that not man wal
bowled during the entire day. The fielding featun
was SCOTS splendid catch of hard hit from
Bethunes bat. AS matters now stand the visitors ara
In pretty deep hole, with only one more day lef
for play there is no possibility OF their winning and
their only hope rests in being able to stay at the
wickets all day tomorrow and SO make the game
draw Summary:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
NORTHWESTERN COAL RATES.

Chicago, Aug. DISQUALIFICATION Walker OF the
interstate Commerce Railway Association today ended
the senscess competition Of the Northwestern and 81.
Paul coal rates 10 points Ia Dakota and Minnesota
Both roads have been meeting rates made by the North
orn Pacific and Manitoba although the latter by reason
of getting coal lake Superior points have meaSa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
SITES FOR WEST POINT BUILDINGS cHosEs

SITFS FOR WEST POINT HUILDINHS IFUStN.
Washington, Aug 2.-Secrctary Proctor after con
sultaton with Richard NJ. Hunt, architect, Of New
York. this afternoon, decided upon the location of
the new buildings at West Point authorized b. the
last Appropriation bill-an academic building and a
gymnasium-for which $4,000 was appropriated.
The Academic Board divided as to the best loca-
ton for the buildings, and secretary Proctor person.
ally inspected the grounds with Mr.. Hunt As a
result of their visit, they decided thai the gymnasium
should stand lust west of the barracks and the
demic building upon the site of the present one. In
accordance with the recommendation Of mo majority
of the Board. The gymnasium Will be erected first
Mr. Hunt viii probably be the architect Of the new
buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
AnANnoNEn sAILoRs ro RE REscrED.

Washington, Aug 2.-Admiral GheraFdl to-day IN
formed the Navy Dcpai tment by cable that he would
at send vessel probably the Osspec! to rescue
the three sailors abandoned on an ISLAND OH the
Yucatan coast by American vessel. This was In
pursuance to instructions sent by Secretary Tracy on
Wednesday upon the suggestion OF Secretary WINDOW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-03
THE AGE LIMIT OF LErrER-CARRIERs.

Washington Aug. 2.-Postmastsr General Wana-
maker to-day issued an order extending the ago limit
of appointment of lctter-carrers In nonclvil service
postoficcs, from thlry-1ye to forty years This
age Limitation does not apply TO persons honorary
discharged from the Military or Naval service