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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03
STATE souss aaA1rsss.

Librarian Hobbs and wife returned fro.
Fryeburg. Monday afternoon.
Hon. Nicholas Fessendea Of Fort Fair.
hsh. member Of the valuation c .mmission
arrived on the Pullman. Monday night.
Selectmen A. q. Whittier and S. W. Can
Of Vienna were before Pensioa Agent Purin-
ton. Monday. on town pension business.
Work on the extension goes on nicely
The coping on the south side is all on With
toe exception Of one stone. which, We under.
stsn~i, has not yet arrived.
The Railroad Commissioners met Mon.isy
NJ kennebupk To consider : road CROSSING
matter Today they meet 1t Auburn on
business of the same nztsre.
In the Industrial and Labor Statistic de
psstment the compilation Of returns from
she tom and city assessors to the valuation
commission will probably be completed to-
day.
In the Trezsarer's department the ofiicials
are busy picking up odds and ends and get
ting them into shape for the completion Of
their report. Monday saw the first pay
ment Of interest on the rev issue Of State
bonds. II took about s2s. 900 to settle tina.
little account.
Bushes, 10 quiet in the Secretary Of States
ONCE Routine work i. about all that is be-
ing done, except fling the returns from cor
porations. As the limit in time, December
sth, draws near these return. are sen, in
large numbers. Nearly all have been heard
from nov. The officials say that the failure
TO nave complete returns in past years was
almost ~holly from the corporation officers
not understanding the requirements of the
Law, aud not from any desire To evade them.
Today will see the commencement Of the
work by the Valuation Committee Messrs.
ingrahsn of Cumberland county, Bean of
Franklin and Partridge Of Lincoln arrived in
town yests rdsy, and full ate dance of the
Board and clerks are expected to be present
today. The first business will be To compare
the returns with the town or city books to see
If they agree. Some forty FIVE towns have
not sent in their returns, and are being re-
minded OF their negligence. The new tab
uIation blanks have been printed and are
ready for use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03
AP0PLExY!


The eost of running street railways with
horse power and with electricity has been
carefully estimated and for the purpose OF
comparison a line running fifty cars il
taken. Such line, operated with horses,
costs $500 IS per day and with electricity
goo so. The difference in favor of electri-
city is S23l.25, or s4.62 per day saved on
each car.
The new electric transfer table which has
been built by the Fitchburg Railroad Com
pany, at Fitchburg, Mass. is -un by the
lightning dynamo of the shops. The whole
operations of the table and dynamo require
the service of but three men, who are thus
enabled to accomplish about four times the
work formerly done by twelve men and a
locomotive and its crew. The great con-
venience of the table is acknowledged by the
company, and it has been visited and exam
ined by scores of railroad people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03

The trustees of the Cumberland County
Apriculturai Society are winding up the af-
fairs Of the late fair and meet Dec. Ith for
that purpose.
The T'll.on Light Infantry of Rockand,
will visit Portland Tuesday a. the guett CT
the Mechanic Blues and be escorted BY the
battalion of city companies. commanded by
Colonel Kendall. ard headed by Chambers
Second giment Band to their headquarters
at the United States Hotel II the evening
there viii be grand ifi!l and hal at City
Hall. aud on Wpdne.day evening the Till
s)rs will return home.
At Pine Point. scsIboro, the seas were
to -,ible durrr ,ha Storm of No % The
hr-akwa,sr in trout of Mr. George Eat .
cottage was washed so ny and the house lett
.t,nling or .,iits thu under part being
usseei on, rs vas. MIR. Leavitts cottage
wa .ss.d by brush pi ID about it and loade d
anun With g-snite POWDERS. Messrs James
f. Carers and tept Hight's cottages were
A 80 some shat is,ntged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03
Richmond Duplex Crate!
What One Lady Says.

MRs. J. II, CARPENTER, o
Belleville. N. Y, says for TIE,
LONG YEARS l suffered untol.
miseries from Rheumatism Kid
ney pains. Running Sores an,
Nervousness. For days, week
and months | had TO keep III,
bed and be constantly waited up
on, vi hen | learned Of and pegar
to take OXEN, a wonderful
change came over me; there i
naught but happiness in my life
now and | feel as young rs 1
girl of sweet IL. IAN COMPLETE
IL CURED of all disease. and nov
RIDE AROUND most of the tint
to TALK UP and let every on
know what your WONDERFUL
POOP v i'll do. l want all TO try ii
OXEN is also sold in Tablet an'
Liquid form by Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03
CHURCH AND PEOPLE.

The Congregational church edince Al
Alfred which has been undergoing extensive
repairs is to be rededicated in January.
Since this church was organized in 1871 II
has had the psstorate of twelve ministeis'
the present pastor being Rev. s Richards
The months of the year will be Represented,
by the different booths at the Congregational
Fair in the Town Hall Oldtown. Dec. iitn
and 18th. The programme for both evenings
will be an attractive one, 50 the very oes'
local talent is engaged in it. The suppei
will be in the dining room and under the
management of Mr.. o. B. Bridge, assistet
BY the ladies of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03

One thousand four hundred and forty
seven sacks of newspapers were sent OUT
from the post office last week. five days
Thanksgiving being omitted. During the
week three sacks were forwarded for Aus
trails. two for New Zealand and two for
other foreign countries. Ten clerks are nov
employed in the newspaper department
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD CO.
Annual Meeting, 1859.

Notiee l. hereby given that the annual meeting
o. the Hsine Central Railroad Company will BE-
held At the sompany's Office 10 Fofflaad, on wsd.
ne ada The eighteenth day Of Dsesinbsf \. D. tes.
At one O'Clock 10 the afternoon TO act upon the fol
lowlsg articles, 20 sit
/. TO hear the reports OF the Direct"fs $50
Treasurer, and net thereon.
e. 10 tx the number Of, and elect the Directors
for the snseiag year.
r. To zee N ~. Company will ratify the lease 81
the Derisr 4 Fiseata9ui, Raiirosd dated hs fhlr-
..sth day Of Deesmter, A. ID. Isss, made BY the
Directors in behaf u the Company, and the fahieg
Of the mortgage of SAID Dexter Pisestsqnis Rail-
road, provided for Ia aid lease.
g. 10 see II the Company Will rs.ify the sxfsn-
.lop Of the lease Of the Dsxter and Newport Kali
road made by the Directors in behalf Of this Con.
psny. and dated the thirteenth day Of Deesnbss.
a. u. fs.-
g. 10 see II the comps1y will ratify the action Of
the Directors In constructing the portion Of the
Portland 4 Ogicnst,u z Railroad between fabyess
and -eett's Mills in the STATE Of View Hsmpshtfe.
and 10 guarantseiDz the payment Of the bopds y
.ssd BIZ the Portland 4 OgdeDsburg Railway fes
that pnrpose In accordance win thr provisions Of
the lease.
g. Toat upon any other business that nsy law
fully come before -aid meeting.
PonTLssD. No.. zisf. is~s.
b. order Of the Director,
JOSIAH ~. DEUMx0ND. Clerk.
nov,zd,d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03

Tonight kemps Balsam for the Throat
| and Lungs can be bad at any drug store in
Augusta A trial bottle free of charge. II
you are suffering from Cough or Cold,
Bronchitis. Asthma. Sore Throat or Con.
sumption, don't hesitate; get a free sample
tonight and test for yourself the power Of
this nnfsiing remedy. Large bottles soc.
and 81 At all drug stores.
novl9deod&w 4w3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03

Some won.e.s imagine that
nothing will stand the pecu-
liar breaking strain OF their
forms on corset "bones.
They don't know kaoo'
which neither breaks or
kinks.
If Kabo breaks or kinks IN
a year, bring it back and let
us give you your money again.
every cent OF it.
If the corset doesn't suit
YOU. after wearing a week Of
two or three, come back ior
your money.
We have q primer on Cor
sets for you At the store.
MI ANDREWS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03

The high position attained aud the uni
versal acceptance and approval of thu
pleasant liquid fruit remedy Syrup Of
Figs. as the most excellent laxative known
illustrate the value of the qualities on which
its success is based and are abundantly
gratifying to the California Fig Syrup Com
pany. nov26d&w lmo3pfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03
Dileo.

In Augusta. Dec. l. Entered into rest, Ma, garet
aurence Nicharis beloved little daughter OF MAJOR
d, tho = and ka,e Woodbridge Michaslis. aged
Twelve wears and six months. Funeral from the
Ar.euai Tuessis, Dee. ). at : 10 l., NJ Friends OF
the family are invited to attend
Coro. aged 10 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03
Marrifo.

In Chin, Tuesday. Nov. vi. at IL NJ by Rev. L
A ridden. assisted by Rev. A. II Jones. Mrs ARC
NJ Palmer, of china, 10 Hen. J D. Ia, Tor, NJ. T.
Of Cambridge. Ohio Corrected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03

The king of nil Maine trsmps. Harry Villas
alias Harry Velvet, probably alias half
dozen other names, was returned TO his Old
quarters IN he jail MOT day, coming down
from Vssstlboro with u thirty days sentence.
Last winter Harry was sn inmate OF the
same place He complained of not being
able To do the work in the shop so was set to
carrying coal and wool and such work about
the building On the frs, opportunity Harry
shook the jail dust from his feet in a hurry
He recently ,irned up in the Bangor Jsii
where he tod loud stories of his treatment
here lie probably wi not get more than
ordinary treatment during his stop his time.
Major M;chaelis steadily improved Sunday
night and all day Monday. and although not
yet en,irel, free from danger, is considered
on the road to recovery, HIS condition 10
much more comfortable than as reported
Mouias morning. The funeral of his
daughter will take place this afternoon at
hslf-psst two o clock Rev. Walker Gwynne
of St Marks church will conduct the SER
vices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03

Purest and best. Index Soap,
dec3dltfolfmsP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-03
Ant-Apoplectine
Proven

Apopisry. but cures Paralysis. Rheumatism Heart
pisesse. Angina Pectoris Chronic Bronchitis Liver
Complaint. Kidney and Bladder Trouble Dys-
pepsia, &C.. &c.
For Sale by all druggists. Price u a bottle six
bo,aes for s.. Send to DR. r. s. HUTCHINSON Co =,
Enosburgh Falls. Vt. U. s. A, for circulars, test
mopfals and treasi.e on
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-20
ghildren's Day Exercises.

We listened to another treat last
Sunday evening in the exercises of the
children at the NJ. p. church. The
church was handsomely and artistically
decoratedWith evergreent,howers and
ported plGnts. Order and system pre-
vailed during the exercises and the
manner in which the children took
their several parts showed careful
training. The music was indeed fine
and the children acquitted themselves
very credit2bly in their recitations, etc.
The feature of the evening was the
last exercise, the Lords Prayer and the
dwelling ofthe Cross. All the Seve-
raj classes were grouped together in the
attitude of prayer while the Lords
Prayer was repeated. directly after
which. the classes remaining in the
same position, two verses of tie hymn,
Must Jesus bear the Cross alone. -
was sung very softly. while large
cross which had stood at one side with
curtain drawn before it was un-
covered, revealing two little girls dress
ed in white with long flowing fair hair
kneeling at tho foot of the cross. The
effect was very pretty. Following we
give program of the evening
Singing by the congregation, Jewels
Responsive reading 10y the school
Prayer by Rev. 5. n. HILL
Opening address bV Jennie Barrett.
Singing by Glass, Lead me-.
Recitation by Glass, Little Hands.
Singing by the school.
"ZOns Watchman,' class exercise.
Singing 10y Glass, "GrOwing ND for Jesus
Recitation by Glass. THE Echo"
Singing by the Choir
~ am licensed to sell, - by Mile kilgCVG.
Singing by the school
psalm of Life, by Mile kilgour.
Recitation by Lena kilgOuT.
Remarks by ID. Drake, superintendent.
Calling of classes, Lords Prayer and dwelling
the Cross.
Singing by the Choir.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-20
OBITUARY.

William Cooper was born in Gaffan
Sussex Co., England, February IA, 1885
In 1892 he moved to Canada, locating
in Strathroy, Middlesex Co., where he
lived until 1854. From there coming to
Michigan, he located in Brockway
st. Clair Co., where he lived until he
died June 10, 1887. lie was the survi-
vcT of family of 9-5 brothers and 3
sisters nearly all of whom lived to a
very old age. He was never married,
choosing to live single life. He was
a brother of James Cooper, of Strath-
roy, who was father to Mrs. II. G.
White. G. Cooper, Mrs. Thos. Rapley,
Mrs Caroline Holden and Mrs. James
Holdea of this village, and who died
about six years ago at the age of 81
wears.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-20
DEATHS,

CoOPER-SaNa,lay, June Is, William Cooper, of
BrOckway Centre, aged 90 years The fune-
raj was hfh Monday in the NJ. +. church,
Rev. G.. w. Barnum, officiating.
Internationally, June 10, Christian I.aFever,
AN rlypiOneer of Berlin township aged 81
wears.
PAYNE-Nt,luesday, June II, hls Henry Payne,
of Port Huron, aged 81 years.
McPHEE-Thursday, June 10, Daniel McPhee,
ofPof Huron, aged ~ Yeas.
NELSON Saturday, june Is, Mabel, five year
old daughter of ID. Nelson OF the Upton
WOIks.
RoBINsoN-Sa Saturday, June 10, VIM. Robinson,
effort Gratiot.
APPtBGATE-Friday, June Il. Mrs. Applegate
at the Wooden Track, near Port Huron
aged 50 years.
SNITH-Sunday, June &c. Howard Smith, of III
GratOt, aged 30 years.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-20
BIRTHS.

MILLARD-Thursqay, June 10, to the wife of
George Millard- OF Fort Gratiot, son.
KEMPF-Saturday, June 3. to the wife f John
Kempf of Capac, a son.
STARKwEATHEIs-Tuesd June II, 10 the wife
of Chas. Starllweather. of Marine City, a son.
HUNTINGTON "Wednesday, June 12 to the wife
of George Huntington, OF Port Hugon n son.
BRowN-NIOnday, June 10, to the wife Of engi-
neer Andrew Brown, of Fort Grattot, a son.
SECoRD-Saturlay, June 10, TO the wife OF G.
Sec0rd, of Fort Gratiot, a son.
GoRDoN-Satuulay, June 10, to the wfe Of VIM.
Gordon, of Port Huron, twins.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-20
Tne verdict unanImous.

w. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus. Ind.
testifes: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case
One man took six bottles, and was
cured of rheumatism of 10 years stand
ing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Bell.
vile. Ohio, afiirms: "The best selling
medicine | have ever handled in my q
years experience. is Electric Bitters.
Thousands of others have added their
testimony, so that the verdict is unani
nous that Electric Bitters do cure all
diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood
Only half dollar bottle at Chas. A
Wells drug store
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-20
Enolish Snovin ,,n,mor, roroov,

English SPAWN Llnlment removes all
hard, soft, or calloused Jumps and blem-
ishes from horses. blood SPAWN, curbs,
splints, sweeny, ring-bone, stiles, spav-
in, all swollen threats, cough, etc. Save
$50 by use of one bottle Warranted.
Sold by Chas. A. Wells, Druggist,
Brockway Centre, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-20
GOOD FARM
FOR SALE!
Within two and one
half miles Of Brock
way Centre
Containing 80 Acres.

Nearly fifty acres under cultiva-
ton or partly cleared; creek run
ming the entire length of farm,
affording splendid water facilities
for stock-raising; good orchard; &c.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-20
MARRIAGES.

MURRAY-SAIsBTnY-On June IL, tsS9 ut the
NJ. T. parsonage, Brockway Centre, by Rev
G. w. Ba1tuIn, David Murray and Miss
Sarah c. salisbury, both of Maple Valley.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23
DESTRUCTIVE FLAMES.
The City Hall at Dover Completely
Destroyed by Fire.

DOVER, N. HI, March 22.-At 2:3O
o'clock this morning fire was discoved
near the furnace under the court room
in the city hall building. The flames
quickly enveloped the entire building, in
which were the police station, all the
city and county offices, the police court
room, the aldermanic and council cham
bers, the High School Cadets armory
and the City Opera House, the last with
a seating capacity of 1000 The fire de
partment responded promptly, but the
fire in the city hall was beyond control,
and spread through the whole building
via the vertilators, soon rendering the
structure mass Of smoking ruins.
The city hall was built in 1867 and
with Improvements cost $7I 900; insur-
ance, $4,000 A number of fremen
were severely injured by falling walls
The damage to city and county records
stored in the vaults beneath the build
ing cannot be learned.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23
The Decatur Conference.

We have received from the Secre-
tary, Mr.. E. F. Jennings, the official
proceedings of the Republican con-
ference held at Decatur last week.
AS it does not materially differ from
the very full and able account contri>
buted to these columns by" Merchant"
and published last Saturday, we do
not consider it necessary to republish h
the matter. Just here, in view
of the communication of Justice, .
which appears else ewhere in this issue
we may acknowledge the RECEIPT of
an invitation from Hon. J. G. Good
loe to the conference. Justice" is
right, however, so far as relates to
our able and wide awake chairman of
the county Executive Committee,
Mr.. H. G. Binford, not having re-
ceived any notice of the meeting.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23
The Fourth Authorship.

Among the applicants to be fourth
auditor of the treasury appears the
name of DR.. Robert A. MoseIey, jr. !,
a native Republican Of Alabama, at
present the chairman of the state
Republican executive committee.
DR.. Moseley is gentleman Of cul-
ture, refinement, and acknowledged
ability. He is highly indorsed for
the fourth authorship by distin-
guished and influential Republicans
from number of states, by United
States senators, members Of Con-
gress. and by the united Republican
party of Alabama. No applicants
Endorsements can be said to be stron-
ger than those Of DR.. Moseley for
any place.
DR.. Mosely entered the service OF
the confedracy when quite a young,
man, as private soldier, and served
to the close Of the war. He is a rep
resentati, g of that class in the south
who accej ted the situation soon after
war in good faith, and has ever since
exerted his influence for and given
his active support to the Republican
party in his state. DR.. Moseley is
from one Of the best families of the
south, and has courageously faced
opposition without compro missing
principle or forfeiting the personal
respect of his political adversaries
Through the efforts Of Dr. Moseley
and for the first time in many years,
there was a Republican candidate
nominated and voted tor in the last
campaign in each of the eight con-
gressional districts of Alabama, and
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23
BOOMERS APPLAUD.
Congress smen Mansuf Address
es the Raiders.
A COMPARISON TO THE IS-
REALITIES OF OLD.

The Missouri Statesma an Lets off a Flowery
Gust of Rheto1ic-Wii the Raiders be
Deprived of their Modern Canaan?-
Advising Obedience to Law and the Pres
idents Proclamation-HerOd vs. Harrison.
PURCELL, I. t., March 22.-Congress-
man Mansur of Chillicothe, Mo-, address
ed an immense mass meeting of Okla
homa settlers at Purcell yesterday. His
speech was an able argument for the
prompt opening of the territory, and
was received with great enthusiasm.
When Congressman Mansur referred to
the presidents proclamation for the
opening of the territy, there was deafen-
ing applause.
II do not know said he, whether
the press of the north and east in its
comments on the Oklahoma affair ap
plause appreciate or exactly understand
your motives in emigrating hther. |
have noticed articles in which you are
pictured as a rapacious horde OF van
dals eagar to deprive the patient. long
suffering a origine of his inheritance.
You are described III the graphic cOiCrs
of the elder Dumas as being creatures of
plun3ef = ithout soul, consc.esce or
honor rank horde of bombastic ''boom-
ers," ready to defy law and government
for the sake of capturing territorial
spoils.
81 ask these gentlemen of the effete
and cultured east. was Mos, barbara
an-were the children of Israel low
land grabb4rs when they yourneyed
out of the land of Egypt
where they We're sore laden
and oppressed? Applause You, too.
with your wives AM families ha been
crushed by monopoiists and petty land
agents, until you could sand the c. .pres-
sion no longer. You have gathe Ell
like the chosen of cid,
your wives, your cattle and
servants and have .iourneyed to Canaan.
Shall you be kept hungry and shivering
without the gates: IS it Herod's will
that YOU sho Id but gaze on the green
valleys and flowing rivers and then sor-
70 vfully turn back into bondage
IN closing. the speaker urged peace
and patience and obedience to the presi-
dents proclamation.
Would be sett ers are daily N reasing
in numbers, and show a determined
spirit.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23

being himself candidate for elector
at large, that gentleman made per-
sonal canvass of almost every county
iu the state. The appointment of
DR.. Robert A. Mosely, jr., to the
office Of fourth auditor would be a
graceful recognition of honorable
party services, merit and courage,
and partially of the claims of south
ern Republicans who should be en-
courged by the present administers
ton Washington !. D. c. National
Republican.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23
Gov. Wilson on His Ear.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. March 22.-Gov,
Wilson met Mr.. Reber, editor Of the
State Tribune in tie lobby of the Hotel
Rui ner and proceeded TO denounce him
with flood of profanity for criticism
that Mr.. Refer had made in regard to
the governors action in Civ ng the de-
featel candidate for congress in the
fou til congressional district certificate
of election. Friends interposed and pre-
vented a serious collision from occurring.
and Wilson went away Threatening per-
sonal violence to Reoer if he presumed
to criticize the former again.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23
Shortage in the Lumber Cut,

EAU CLAIR, Wis, March 22.-Every
tram is bringing loads Of woodmen from
the pineries, and nearly all will be out
by the latter part of the week. There is
much disappointment among lumber
men over the result of the seasons work.
The shortage will lie fully % per cent of
the total projected cut, and the big log
pool is 80 per cent short. All the camps
on the Eau Claire and tributaries have
broken up. and but little more can be
accomplished on Chippewa water.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23
The Indianapolis Police Difficulty.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 22.-Col.
John w. podd, assistant postmaster, ar
re.ted last III. hit at the instance of Al
Travis. superintendent Of the city police,
cha g with Withholding mail address
ed 10 him, came before the On ted States
commissioner, and the commissioner
suggested a compromise between the
ri al oil ce SUI lerintendents, so that there
wo Id be no further inter- lpti MS Of the
mail TO VIII ch either might be entitled.
Neither side was wiling to axe con
cessionS, and the matter was therefore
referred to the postmaster general for
arbitratiOn