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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28
FouRrH.cLAss posrMAsrERs APPOINTED

Washington, March 27.-The Postmastor-General mas
appointed the following fourth-elass postmasters;
ThAddeus Bell Dafen, Conn; q. S. Dunnns, East
Canaan, Conn. A. W. Edwards, Glenyine. Conn ;
Edward Plat, Long Hill. Conn; A. B. Mash.
Cherrynen Ne; A. NJ Thompson, East Madison
Me-; r. T.. Palmer. Nonne. Me-. william p sprague,
North Isssborough Me-; o, II. CumminsS Horthporh
Me- wnllstoa Jennings, North Wayne Me-. ID. D.
Cobb, sesrsmount Ne. sherburns Lawrence, North
Gardiner Ms. II. g Chandler, Unity Ne. H. Frank
Thomas North weynouth, Mas A. II. 0rose, Ridge
HIlL Mass J. w. Hrmsntsr. saSonyiilc, Mas L. w.
CurFlsr Enfield n. 4. Richard Morgan, Aurora, NJ l.
James HAnlln. Euclid N. Y; n. W. Parsons, Dempseer
~ T.; Il II KnOwlbn. Hannibal Centre, NJ T.; J. r.
Sessions Hartford, MY; Ira NJ Dsro, Honeoye' NJ T.
L. d. Judson ousco. N. Y c. II. Hubbard. Aseunsy'
Vile. VI George X Smith, Laurel, Del N. H. Van
Northwiek, Three BSdgeS N. J., s. X. Large, White
house Station n J. Philip steiner Dakerstown, Penn
H. T. Hsrpc Bsnjsain Penn Philip Fetter, Bursunde,
Penn. d. W. Dale Daloyille. Penn; Albert Wright
Freehold, Penn. AbAlom Kotb FruitVilo. Penn F. j.
Drum Gouldsboro Psnn. j. s. shlrk. Grahtville Penn
T. A. Boak Hughesvillo. Penn. William DE Haven
Llnnsld Penn. John Barry LogAnson, Penn; ]. w.
swartz, Middlebwgh Penn; j. r shenk, Mount Neoo.
Penn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28
!, nrryouIrr arrwsrs pnYsroIAss.

a DfFFICVLtft aEIHnnS = ~ $500 = -.
committee o. the faculty Of ne College OF fhyassn
testimony about the daieaity beween young Dr. whs
and Dr. Nesaest hepss surgeon Of the sloane Malsny
Hospital TAs eomntise declined v give sny ssten -
q the nstimony II win report 90 The faculty to-nias-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28

BONDS ACCEPTED BY THE sEoRBTARY.
washington, March a7.--The Secretary Of tho Treas
uy today accepted oner Of sSOO. IL per cents n
los.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28
WATCHES.

Messrs. THEODORE A.K0HN y
SON, Jewellers, So West 2Sd'st.,
invite an inspection of Gold and
Silver Watches, superior make
at attractive prices.
Late Of A. yrsnkfesd q Co, .. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28
THE GENUINE
J0HANI H0FFS MALT EXTRACT.
THr bEsTMuTRlTIvE TONIC

q Deblufnfed, sfss
have ussa 5ossnn Hos sfst Extinct for the pass ne
years my private psAceee and hare founo = % % s
bsve foysd il especially soos fof p7sops csavstshs
rom fever In cases Of dyspepsia, fos Heshers nsr.as
sud IN cAscs Of weakly ehiIdrens and siso In Ishs
trounies NY attention vas drawn BY the Immense I'M
artatio ssi.nonthly and about million o. bottles
ro,ed by you have PASSED my inspection in the casseA
House satisfactorily for the past ave seasA
800 $3.50 Yours fcspectfully.
w. w. LAME. NJ D.,
ch,.f drug inspector U. s. Port PhilsdelphiA
',..,YS ~ limitations The Genuine" hes the ssanH
,,,,c ~ q Johann HoEF" and - NORTH ErsNEar 81
tts neek Of every bottle. ~ ~ - .fS,qe
J. Johann Hsa. Berlin, Paris, ricssss N i
gIsNKR a MENDELsON CO., SOLE Agents.
BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28
Taken In Season,

AYERS sarsapariils arrests blood
poisoning before It peryades the system.
Don't delay till the forces OF nature arc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28

exhausted and there
is nothing to work
on. Begin at once
the use OF this medi-
cine, and be sure
you take no other
to counteract its
effects.
ayers Sarsapa-
rilla cured me OF q
bad case Of blood
poisoning and re-
stored me to health.
MY system was
saturated with q
poison which all or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28
ALLEN THoRNDIKE RICE


Alien Thofndlhe Rice, who has been nominated 30
be Envoy Extraordinary and Minister plenipotcnttay
10 Russia, was born in Boston on June 1s 1888 but
at he are Of nine he taken abroad By his parents
and most Of his education gained In foreign coun
tzfes. rs was taught the Languages Of France and
gefmaDy white living IN those oounties, and speaks
them fuenfy Ror fDur years he studied at the uni
vAxsty Of ozsced, and was graduated from Christ
Church College With honoH IN 1873. Aftcrwsrd he
s4sdied Law Al Columbia College Law school
Although ne inherited o largo fcrtane from bis
pAren M. Rice kas always been man OF tseless M
dusfry and Of marked literary tastes He has been.
contributor 70 many magazines and periodicals.; his
hestmown works being his iusrOdneHon to Remins-
ecnces Of Abraham Lincoln 1S5eD. which he edited,
ara HIS cnntxfbutiohs 20 Aneasnt cities Of the New
wcrlds tfse7. In 1876 be purchased aTAe North
Armesiean Review Of which no st1 remains the
Editor He has made it one Of the
oost known az TIE magazines o. this country.
As an exponent Of acknowledging Asercanisu II Ia
hooked up 20 - authority abroad BIZ Rice Is also
the proprietor OF : Ie Mstns of Paris
m 1870 DO organized and directed Whist vas known
Is fbs caarnay expedition. which was sent under the
sIees IL the United States and France 70 invesugate
fnc remains OF tic ancient Civilizations Of Central
A,,sxcs and Mexico Plaster casts Of tie most charac-
tr4a1jc ana Interesting portions o. he ancient xrchltec-
ts< 81 tnpss eonass have been placed In the droca
40 u PARIS and duplicates Of them vii soon be suit
ttly sxhlblted ~ waxhingtph.
Ii 1ee0 M BIce was Ecninated for Congress %
III Republican fieket 81 ths xth Ney.york Distrlct
ne noxinaiion cane late. and ashcueA he virtually
SAd osiy fhfes wofkiag dags. III which 70 push BIZ
es,ssss Ac eAs Within s21 votes o. an election in
S<trsrf syhlcz Is nosmkiiy Dsnocrstc By 5000 His
arts,t ns brought sbous by she tfexchcrs Of party
ro,st ana with ebasaeser:sfic energy DO scf sboui
~ v,esk Il bringing thch 20 nsticc. xAey wers
ev>n&zellx sx1sIssa IRON ihs County conniitss NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-28
THOMAS RYAN.
John HICKS.

John Hicks, Of wisconsin, who has been nemlnau'
~ ha Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo
teu,,ary to Peru is the Editor and proprietor OF an
pary northwestern Published at Oshkosh, 'he pom
:, senator sawyer. He has never he'd once oeioie
he was born in this country ana Is aOVu' my '''
ia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
Odd Fellows Installation.

Western Home lodge, No. 60, 1. o.
o. F., installed its newly elected officers
Tuesday eve The ceremonies were
conducted by Deputy Grand Master a.
S. Davidson.
The following are the officers: Rich
ard Waring, Noble Grand; F V Close,
q; G n Fisher, Sec'y; M v Brill
hart, Permanent Sec'y; L Lipps,
Warden: D Fl Metzger, Guardian; J
w Monroe, r S n G; F G Holzworth,
L S n G; ID Blubsugh. R S VIC; Fl
Shadinger, L s VIC; Wv Herr, Con-
ductor; j Bradfield. Right Scene Sup
porter; A S Davidson, L Scene Sup
porter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
STRANGE POSTAL METHODS.
The Abilene Postofice Sends Peculiar
Messages to Its Patrons.

There is evidently profound agita
ton in the mind of Abilene's postmas
ter on the Sunday morning opening
question. He has not seen fit to accede
to the wishes of a maturity Of his pa.
irons but yet has apparently become
considerably exercised over the subject
Yesterday morning there was dis
tributed large number of small cards
having printed upon them collection
of chestnutty gags" that were old
when Noah was boy but which in the
mind Of the publisher were evidently
considered an able article against
opening the postoffice. The cards read
IS follows:
LOsT-A small boy, about the size of
man; bare footed with his fathers
shoes on; his hair cut curly; he wore d
Father Hubbard coat and Sister Win
>low pants; tooth pick shoes and picka-
dilla collar with Butterfly necktie at
achment; had an empty bag thrown
across his shoulder containing three
railroad tunnels. The last seen of the
aforesaid individual he was gathering
up bung-holes which he intended to
make barrels of. He was also seen
contracting for the city's gas well,
which he will probably cut up into post
holes and sell to the farmers. Wagon
tracks will Oe loaded by him and hauled
off the street if he can make satisfac-
tory arrangements with the city council.
The money he raises will be expended
in the attempt to have Postmaster Bu-
chanan open the postoffice on Sunday
mornings.
Now, as to Mr.. Buchanan's part in
matter. Whether he stopped to so un-
dignitied and petty an act as publish
ing the above or not, it is certain that
there was a plentiful supply at the
postoffice. So anxious was the depart
ment that this Office should receive the
message that one was delivered by
carrier in the Office while another was
sent us through the mails.
It is to the latter card that we wish
to call attention as probably the most
unique specimen of
vULGARITY AND PROFANITY.
ever sent out by postal authorities. 1t
was inclosed in a sealed envelope, ad-
dressed to the REFLECTOR" There
was no stamp thereon--a plain viola
ion of the postal rules, as postmaster
has no more right to send purely per-
'onal correspondence through the mails
without postage than any private indi-
7Idual. The card inclosed was the
same as the above described but upon
he back was this remarkable informa-
ion, which is given as there spelled
and capitalized:
"We don't want non of your Dam
Slang P. o. DEPARTMENT"
Abilene has stood a good deal from
he present administration of the post |
'ffice but such breaks" as the above |
ather overstep the limit.
In itself, the sending of the I'M
tamped envelope is enough to invite a |
evere reprimand, if not dismissal,
While the contents of the missive signed |
" the ''P. o. Department" still more |
trongly violate both civil statutes and |
'ostal rules.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
Special Notice.

The end of the year always brings
about, in well-regulated firm, a bal
ancing of the books. 1t is perhaps I'M
necessary to state that the REFLECTOR
is not published for amusement. 1t
gives its readers the best material
available and then expects its pay
therefor. A years subscription pays
ifty-two dividends, every one of which
is worth almost 100 per cent. on the
investment.
We wish to revise our books and
request every subscriber who has not
paid for the past years subscription to
do so at once that his account may be
balanced and his name retained on the
subscription list.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03


was emphatic in his declaration that
there was no crookedness, for It was
his first experience on an election board
and he watched the proceedings O.:
election day very closely. The testi-
mony of these men is important and
will have much weight in the case.
The afternoon has been taken up
with the examination of other wit
nesses for the defense from Jefferson
township. All are positive in their
declarations that the election i'm Jeffer-
son township was perfectly fair and
straight in every particular.
The trial will be continued Friday at
o'clock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
SHERIFF'S SALE.

T TNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
" OF sale issued by the clerk of the District
Court Of Dickinson County. State Of Kansas. in a
cause pending therein, wherein o. P. Gallagher
is plaintiff, and Ann Abberton, Mark Abbertop.
Kate Abberton. Maggie Abberton, Timothy ABB
berton, Julia Abberton. Mary Abberton, Thomas
Kirby, administrator OF the estate of Timothy Alb
Robert Chaplin are defendants. Will, on
Monday, February 4th. A. D. 1889.
at the front door Of the court house. In the CITY OF
Abilene. county Of Dickinson, state of Kansas at
10 o'clock a. m of said dav sell TO the highest hid
der for cash, tn following real estate 10 wit:
The northeast quarter OF section twenty-six f2O
in township sixteen (16) south Of range two l2l
east In Dickinson county, State of kansas. W
The said real estate will be sold pursuant to the
judgment Of the court In said cause recfted I'm said
order OF sale.
Witness my hand this End day of January A.
ID. lsS ID. w. NALL,
19-5t Sheriff Of Dickinson county, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
Institute Program.

The following is the program for the
Southwest Dickinson Institute district.
The institute will be held at Dist. No.
s, known as the Highland School. 1t
is hoped that all teac lers of the district
will be present, and all other teachers
and friends of education are cordially
invited. Date of meeting, Jan. 10Th,
1889:
Observation-Disclosures.
Address of Welcome. o. W. Kirby
ResponseS...... BY Teachers
Grammar-Analysis and Diagraming -
The = Use &: s'e Of Newspapers in SCHOOL,.
T. H. Mcconnell
Literature-Tennyson ...............C. G. Bear
Selection from Tennyson-- Miss Rose Gleissner
Selection from Tennyson -. John Meserve
Selection from Tennyson Levi Humbargar
Sentiments from Tennyson.. ..All Members
Methods-Hlstory NJ. Cook
Shall We Teach Music In Schools -
Miss Ida Humble
Science, Astronomy, Consultations and Star
0roups..-..-... -..-.-.-. .-..-J- n. Nfesley
Committee on Music:-Miss Anna
Bradfield, Mrs. Geo. Kirk. Mr.. David
Sommer.
Committee on ArraDgements:-C.
Rugh, John A. Burk, HI. G. Lower.
Chiidpon erv e.. p;4chaJe ro>&~-s.,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
Sunday School Lesson.

International Series; Lesson for
January 6, 1889. The mission of John
The Baptist, Mark I, Ill. Questions
on the lesson to be answered and sug-
gestions discussed primarily by the
members of the Bible class in the Luth-
eran Sabbath school of Abilene and by
all others who desire.
l. When did the events of this lesson take
place?
2. Where did the events occur?
3. Who are mentioned?
4. What is taught in the lesson?
5. What was Johns baptism?
6. What is Christ's baptismI
Z. What gave John his power?
Lesson suggestions: The messengers of
preparation sometimes come from the most
unlikely sources. God warns us through per-
sons of the plainest character. We are to pre-
pare the way for Christs work in the world,
Repentance does not save one. Christian
greatness always exalts Christ. All forms of
baptism are powerless. John not spoken of
as messenger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03

Germantown Yarn, worth 15c and zoe.
now your choice for 1Oc per skein. German
Knitting Yarn, fine quality, worth Boo and
35c, reduced to 25c for IA pound skeins
Barbour's Linen Thread (white only sc
per spool Think of buying 200 yds. of Bar
bours Linen Thread for sc; just the same
price as spool Of cotton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
Teachers Examination.

The next teachers examination will
be held at the central school building.
Abilene, Kas., Saturday, Jan. 26th,
1889, beginning at a. m. sharp.
194t J. S. FORD, Co. Supt.
Abilene, Kas.. Jan. I'd. 1889.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03

Another extraordinary cut in Ladies Fine Shoes. Dur
ing the month January will offer dozen Zegler
Bros Ladies' Fine Shoes former price, $4OO $3.50 and
co. your choice for So co. If you want good rstcass
that will well and give perfect satisac
tion-for less than first cost is opportunity
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
Died on New Years.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Bars many
friends here will be sorry to learn of
the death of Walter, their infant son.
The death took place at the home in
Salina yesterday. The funeral will be
held tomorrow morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
ABILENE. KAs., Jan. 8.
SheriH's Sale.

TTNDER AND By VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
- Of sale issued by the Clerk Of the District
Court OF Dickinson county. State Of Kansas. in a
insurance Company was plaintiff, and lillian
r Brown, Rhodema Brown. NJ B. Hewitt, E. G.
Tyler. Prudence A. franklin. Helen c. Knowles,
James B. Knowles and Henry A: Mash, executors
on the estate OF Lucius J. Knowles, deceased. and
Alferd G. Ely were defendants. viii, on
Monday, February 4th, A. D. 1889,
at the front door of the court house. In the city Of
Abilene county of Dickinson, State OF Kansas
AT 10 O'Clock a. m, OF said day. sell to the hiresf
bidder for cash, the following real estate. to-wft:
The north half Of blocs seventeen % In the
Kansas.
The said real estate VIII be sold pursuant to
the judgment Of the Court In said cause recited
in said order Of sale.
Witness my hand this End day Of January, A.
ID. 1850. ID. w. NALL.
ie-a Sheriff It Dickinson County, Kss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
GREAT
REDUCTIONS.

Notwithstanding the hard times, our sales
up to the first Of the new year have been
greater by SO per cent. than any other years
trade in the history Of our business career.
To make this wonderful increase in our sales
it has been necessary for us to carry a ire
mendous stock of merchandise and to make
low prices. That our efforts in the way of
low prices have been appreciated, is proven
conclusively by the large increase in our bust
ness. SO per cent increase in sales during
year when times have been as close as during
this past year, is wonderful showing. but
this is just what we have done by our Low
FrlGes ana Great variety OF stock.
In carrying such an immense stock. of
course it is next to impossible not to have a
surplus in some department. But rather than
carry over any of this surplus we have made
Great Reductions tor the month of January.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Under and by virtue of an order OF sale issued
by the Clerk OF the District Court of Dickinson
County, State OF Kansas, In q cause pending
therein. wherein The Travellers Insurance com.
pany was plaintiff aud Andrew E. Knapp MARY
3. Knapp, Elmer E. Grubbs and L. B. West were
defendants. viii on
Monday, February 4th, A. D. 1889,
at the front door OF the court house. in the city OF
Abilene, Coenfy OF dickinson, State of Kansas. at
% O'Clock g. m, Of said day, sell to the highest
bidder for cash, the following real e-tate TO wit:
West half Cd Of the northwest quarter al o.!
section twenty-eight (2s) township fifteen fS
south OF range one ~ east of the sixth 90 p. nj
In Dies inson county. State Of Kansas. The said
real estate VIII be sold pursuant to the judgment
of the court In said cause recited IN said order OF
sale.
witness my hand this I'd day Of January, A.
D. 1883. DIV NALL Sberif.
Of Dickinson county. Kansas 1885,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
REDUCED PRICES ON
A X s. !!

Children's Cloaks now 9Oc. S1.25. l.5O.
LIS, 200, $50 and 800.
Ladies Newmarkets now $3.50, 400, 800,
$40, 7.2O and 500.
II you haven't bought Cloak, you can
afford to at these reduced prices. We don't
want to carry over a cloak; therefore, we
are willing to part with them at great re-
ductiOn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03

H9JOhn Lancaster has been on the
sick list for day or two but IS able to
be around.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

civilian, go and shut the shutter
This heard a parent utter;
The youth replied with surly stutter,
81 cannot shut it any shutter"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03

Closing out Mems Gloves-every pair at
a reduction.
Telegram-herald., 1889-05-13
STEAMSHIP on FIRE
C0aBCSIlOy OF C0lI0S N TIE HOLD
Tie Captgla Compelled 70 lee His he
solver a. Coatrel Fssseu geEs aua
SreD Ehe FLAMES Finally
subdued bg steam.

IoSn0N. Nav -. Tie steamship
Ruz.a. which sailed from New York
Nay = for Hamburg. pui ato Plymouth
~ o'clock this afternoon. Ca the
-ht Of May tae COTTON whicn was
slowed b her after hold took nre from
sputAue0u. combustion, and m spte
of tle effort. made 20 sutdue the
lames. the ire spread TapQiy ana
Hheu the lron balk-held doors were
opened Ghe heat Wa, Intense aut many
o1 The pass myers We're scurrned. The
s0llou uale- slowed arDuId the passeu-
g.gs baggage t-soum l-Htod and the
flames Wtre led hy casks Oi lard near
fN. The cabin, were flooded
with water, and the passengers were
compelled 90 remain ou delk forty
eght hours. F.se hours before tie
hames were eNtugu shed everything
Nas put u readiness 10 lake L. the b0ats
and leave the vessel 10 her fate Ger
tain men passengers and members of
the crew made an attempt 10 desert the
ship prematurely, bat the captain pre-
vented them from dong So by pointing
ms revolver AT them and declaring he
would Kill the first man who left the
ship until he gave the orders. Finally
all hope of saving the snip was aban-
dOned, and the order was given 10 low
er the boats, when the idea occurred Ia
the captain tO try steam M
stead ot water. The order 10
lower the boats Was countermanded.
and volumes of steam were turned
INTO the hre-strcken portion OF tho
ship with the result of oXtlngulshing
the flames and assuring the safety al
all ON board. one hundred and thirty
burning bales of cotton We're thrown
overheard. When the confidence of
the passengers I'm their safety was re-
stored they presented the captain and
crew with an address, expressing their
confidence and admiration OF the
bravery of the officers and men, and
also distributed among them giftsin re-
membrance of the perlous experience
through which they had passed.
Telegram-herald., 1889-05-13
ONE-CENT POSTAGE
Not Likely 10 be Recommended Just Yet
bY Mr. Manamakrr.

WAsHNGTON, May l2.-There are IN
dicauons of attempts TO bring public
sentiment 10 bear upon the authorities
in behalf of l-cent postage Many cor
porations having large correspondence
put into their letters small slips bear
ing the following: Are you not IN
favor of l-cent postage? \ little effort
on the part of each one of us viii Sc
cure il. Write your Congressman or to
Hon. John Wanamaker, Postmaster
General, Washington, d. c., urging
that letter postage be reduced 10
cent"
pne ofthese was shown To Postmaster
General Wanamaker, and he was asked
II the Department mail showed any re-
spOnse 10 the suggestion. Not yet,
ne SAID. 80 far as | have been IN
formed, but one letter on the subject
has reached here"
Are you IN favor of reducing letter
postage 10 cent, or Will you recon-
ment lt2' was asked.
when | was appointed" said the
POstmaster-General, speaking hSlOwly,
Il was impressed with the idea that
penny postage. as IL Is termed, was very
desirable, and | came into the de-
partment predispoSed IN It's favor. In
fact : thought II ought TO be estab-
hsfled at Onee. But when | learned
of the poor condition of the service, one
cent postage receded INTO the dim dis
tance. When l discovered that there
are many places n this country which
receive a mail but once a week, and
that not always regularly, II seemed
that what WAS needed most by all con-
cerned was frequent and regular ser
vice from the Post Office Department.
Postage in this country Is as low as that
OF any country in the world, for penny
postage IN England Is really twO-cent
postage IN our money. For the present
| prefer 70 conduct the business Of the
department on the principle of the
sleeping car companies; not TO reduce
the rate but improve the service"