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The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
THE INAUGURAL BALL.
The Methodist Preachers of Indianapolis
Are Opposed to II,

The Methodist Preachers of Indianapolis
Are Opposed to It.
The local Methodists' meeting OF In
Annapolis, yesterday appointed a COM
lnittee of three to wait upon General
Harrison and urge him TO prevent the
holding Of the customary Inauguration
Ball. This action was taken in response
to request from the clergy of Columbus,
vino, it IL apparent, are the prime movers
in the crusade against the bali. Private
Secretary Halford is known to be op-
posed to any outside interference with
established customs, and 1t is believed
that he reflects the sentiments of General
and Mrs. Harrison.
The matter has practically passed out
of General Harrison's hands, and there
is scarcely a possibility that he would
under any pressure interfere with the
arrangements of the Inauguration Com
mittee. Should the preachers finally APP.
peal to him they will doubtless be po-
litely referred TO General Britton. Gen
eral Harrison, like many others, does
not look upon the inaugural ball as a
dance, but rather rs part OF cere-
mony that custom has identified with
the occasion. Those who attend the ball
expecting to see the next President trip
the light fantastic. will be disappointed
in this feature. He will be present, of
course, but no one has yet been able to
ascertain that he has any intention of
participating in the dance.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


The delightful Tuesday receptions given by
Madame Romero will be resumed next week.
General Teran and family Of Mexico, who
have been her guests, left yesterday for their
home.
Mrs. Senator Payne has returned TO tho city;
she will receive as usual on Thursdays
Miss Mary Wylie and Rev. sydney &. JEFF
foris of st. Paul, MIMI, will be married next
Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock at Christ
Church, Fast Washington,
Mr.. Jose Goethe Gomez Of the Brazilian
Legation sailed from New York on Saturday
for his new post at Rome.
Miss Annie NJ. johnson and Mr.. j. j..
Williams of Luray, Va, were married at /
o'clock to-day at the First Baptist Church.
Miss Carlotta French gave a german last
evening at her residence on Dupont Circle.
Mr.. Harry Wells and Miss French led the
german.
Miss Mary McCulloch, at her residence last
evening, gave dancing party TO her friends,
who "tripped" the old year out and new
year In.
Miss Beall of Fifteenth street yesterday gave
a luncheon party of ten covers.
Cards have been issued by Miss Georgine
Campbell for studio reception.
Mrs. Senator Stockbridge, after January 10,
will be at home on Thursdays
Mrs. McKlm is the guest of Miss Charles
Maury Of 1907 Corcoran street.
The Misses Prall of 920 sixteenth street have
as their guest Miss Henrietta l.. Erni who has
recently returned from Paris.
Miss Miriam Sutro and Miss Fannie Ben
lamiu are spending their school vacation with
Miss Helen Baum
Mrs. Rines at the Elsmere House last even
ing gave costume ball at which some OF the
most prominent society people participated.
lightful luncheon in honor of Mrs. Cleveland.
An enjoyable dinner was given last evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. Letter in honor of Secretary
and Mrs. Whitney.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
A Young Colored Man Who is Thought
to Have Murdered Ofiicer Seal.

A Young CoIored Man who is Thought
to Have Murdered Officer Seal.
Officer Acton arrested a colored man at
the Baltimore & Potomac Station this
morning on suspicion of being the muir
derer of Policeman Seal of Charlotts-
vile, who was killed last night.
The prisoner came in on the Virginia
Midland road on the II :l3 train, and
claims that he boarded the train at
Brandy Station, and does not even know
where Charlottesville is.
He calls himself Henry Mitchell and
stated that he worked for Mr.. Summer
vile at Terra Gotta Should Mr. Sum
merville identify him as one of his en-
ployes he will Of course be released NJ
once, but he answers the description
telegraphed from Charlottesville very
well, with the exception that instead OF
scar on his forehead he has a burn
just beneath his left eye. He was taken
to see Mr.. Summerville and Albert Glea
gnu
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Tie Bohemans gave n honse-warmng at
their new bachelor quarters, 9l3 street. last
evening.
The trAchers and scholars Of the Lincoln
and Gcddiugs schools gave dinner 20 the
p ,or children living in that part Of the city
yesterday In the play-room OF the Lincoln
building.
John White, livery stable keeper on F
street, between Twenty-second and Twenty
third streets, has made Au assignment To A. S.
Taylor. Preferences are given TO W. d. Nc
Grath, $1,000; l.. 4. Littlelord and A. b.
Hines, $500; II. Z. Pilsbury, sld4, and carriage
drivers, S35.
The number Of transfers recorded during
the year 1888 was 5,l93 OF which 1853 were
for city property, 2l2 for West Washington
property aud LIES for county (suburban)
property.
The new National Guard Drum Corps ser
enaded the newspapers last night
The National Guard Drum Corps serenaded
Sergeant Phiuney and Mr., Farquhar last
night
Anchor Lodge has elected the following
officers; W, NJ, \. T. Evans; J. NJ, a. G.
stevens; r. s., James p. Hall Qe-electedl;
y. ), w. }. Capner (re-eected); IT, Joseph
Fish tre-elecledG conductor, j. g. Wilson;
chaplain, j, H. Chism; trustees, Thomas L.
Clark, A. I. Evans and &, e. Wilson.
Arthur Roberts and George Scott, two of
the richmond Flats walters, quarreled yester.
day aud Scott hit Roberts with champagne
bottle.
The Postmas'er-General has directed that
the eight new postal cars for the New York
and Chicago Line be named as follows;
"Daniel Manpiug' "Mr. Justice Field, y
"Goyernor Felch," teX-Governor of Michi-
gau); George 5. Bangs" (ox.General Super
intendent and founder of the Railway Mail
SeryiceG "Goyernor Palmern Cof Illinois,;
"Goyernor Gray (of Indiana; "W. T..
Villas" and "Alen G. Thurman"
The Ladies' Aid Society and John A. Lo-
gan Camp, No. 2, s, Of. ", gave hop at tho
Grand Army Hall last night. There was
large attendance and good time was had by
all present
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
Daily Special ''''
STORE NEWS"
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
CLOSED ALL DAY NEW YEARS DAY.
We beg to announce to our customers and the
public generally that beginning
Wednesday, January & 1889,
we shall naugurate our
9th Annual Special Sale
Or
Ladies' Muslin Underwear,
Or
Linens and Housekeeping Goods,
Ready-made Bed-Wear,
AND OF
Fine Hamburg EmbroiderieS.

Each Of these departments
having been extensively en-
larged by the addition of new
stock-fresh, clean and d.
rect from the manufacturers.
These January Special
Sales have now become with
US a regular institution, &C.
curing annually, and are
looked forward to by a num-
Der of our customers with
considerable interest, mas
much as these sales give them
the opportunity Of laying in
the years supply Of these
particular goods at the low
est prices possible to name
for equal qualities.
BY virtue OF our extensive
purchases direct from the
largest manufacturers of the
United States, we are enabled
to offer bargains otherwise
unattainablc.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
A Bad Way to Begin the Year.

John Hogan, colored, who has been up be-
fore for threats, was on trial in the Police
Court this morning for assault and for carry
ing revolver. lie went to the home of
Charity Jackson, began cursing and swearing
and was ordered to leave. Before doing SO,
he struck Mrs. jackson, then went outside
brick, which he carefully tossed through the
window.
Hogan then went around the corner OF the
alley, pulled a revolver and threatened TO be
avenged before night. lie was frightened
away and arrested about 2 o'clock. This
morning the Court was severe In It's comments
on this case, and gave Hogan sixty days for
the assault and $50 or ninety days for carrying
the revolver
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
SILKs' PLusnEs A Nd GAUzrs'

Successor 10 Perry Il Bro.)
HAS NOW OPEN 4 LINE OF 22;lNoH EAILLE
AT 81 PER YARD
SUPERB STOCK. OF LYONS ROYAL AR
MuREs, SATIN, ,DUCMESs, FAILLE FRAN.
GROs GRAIN SILKS IN BLACK, WHITE AND
ALL TIE FASHIONABLE COLORS FOR
S,lREET AND, HOUSE WEAR, RANGING
MORE ANTIQUES AND MORE PEKINs IN
BLACK AND ALL COLORS.
ELEGANT BEADED SATINS, YELVETS AND
"EvENiNG SHADES" IN SATIN STRIPPED
SIclLIENNEs AT 81 90.
NQyEELTlEs Nm IN COLD AND SILVER BRO.
c6MPLETE ASSORTMENT OF 2aINoH SILK
PLUSHEs IN ALL SHADES. WHICH ARR IN
GREAT DEMAND FOR LONG EVENING
Lyons BLACK AND ooLoRED ALI-slLK
NhLXETs FROM $500 70 s. PER YARD,
NELNETs FROM 81 % no 81.
"MAAktKED;DoWN pklGjEs" ON ALL FANCY
NEW MARQUlSE AND CHANTILLY LACE
FLOUNCINGS.
NooyELrlEs IN BLACK AND WHITE ORA.
NEW CREPE DE CHIMES, INDIA SILKS AND
NEW"LA rosCA" SILK NETS AND rINsEL
N9yEITIEs IN FANCY SILK GAUzEs AND
NEW POINT DESPRiT AND BRUSSELS
NETS.
TREFOUSsE KID GLOVES.
NEW SILK HOSIERY.
"LOWEsr PRICES" ON ALL WINTER WRAPS
TO CLOSE.
"GREATLY REDUCED PRICEsn ON ALL
PARIS COMBINATION SUITS -'"N
I'll ERMSDORF'S" FAST BLACK, STAINLESS
HOSIERY FOR MEN, WOMEN AND Chill
DREN, RANGING FROM 25c TO SOC PER
PAIR.
gH-pLAIN FIGURES AND CORRECT PRICES.
SEATON PERRY
Perry Building, pennsylvania avenue, corner of
Ninth street. Established 1910.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
lee the $3.50 Suits Elseman's, 9TH * E.
Trade with Central America.

FfONt Htc fftNUdetDhttu h6COlW.
A correspondent sends us the following
shipment OF goods from this city to Central
America (by way of New York; during the
present month. 1t is of value as indicating the
kind of trade that is done despite lack of
suitable facilities:
Thirty barrels Of flour; 1859 pounds barb
wire; so cases astral oil 1 dozen cuspidors
| case dry goods; cases furniture; Z bales do
mestics, 1000 yards; 2 bales American prints;
l2l boxes soap; bales horse collars; piece
handsome carpet; carboy; dry goods; lace
curtains, bales; 700 coffee bags; boxes of
chairs.n
With steam transportation established be-
tween Philadelphia and Central American ports
a large and lucrative trade might be built up.
There is to be National Exhibition at Car
tagena, United States Of Colombia, in FebrI-
airy and March, 1889, which will afford fine
opportunity for tue merchants and manu-
features of the United States to lay the foun-
dation for future business
See the $500 suits at Elsemans. 9TH & e.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
The Thieves Take Their Pick.

Miss Annie Campbell, residing at Sl4 FIT
teenth street northwest, reports stolen from
her house last night Il bangle, sleeve buttons
and gold scarfpn with diamond center.
4 ladies' gold watch aud chain, ten, yards of
cloth and $50 in money were stolen last night
from the house Of Humphrey Ware, No. 600
b street southeast.
James I. Brennan, 1907 Fourth street north
west reports the loss Of a brown plaid ulster.
William Mills, 1911 Eleventh street south
east, had his push-cart stolen yesterday.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
WILL LIVE IN GEORGETOWN.
The President, 1t Is A gain Said, viii Sell
His Oak View Home.

The New York Heraid's Washington CORE
spondeut says: "Mrs. Cleveland said in CONVEX
satiou few DAYS ago that the President in
tends to permanently reside in Georgetown
d. c., after the close of his official term, and
that the Oak View property is for sale. Mrs
Cleveland also says they intend to spend u
few weeks in Buffalo before settling down in
GEORGETOWN
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
Slight Hopes of a Raise.

From the Detroit Tree Press.
"Do you expect raise of salary the first of
the year," he inquired, as they rode together
on the rear platform of the car.
"Not now.n
'iias anything happened lately to upset
your eXpectatons?'
"rhere has. [ had my salary cut down "a
week, and was told that didn't earn half
what was getting after that
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
Manner in Which the Water is Put Up
and Sold

Strontla water Is sold IN effervoscent condi-
tion, IN pint, quart and hall gallon glass bottles
Bach bottle bears upon It, face yellow label,
centre hearing fac similo OF the Strontia spring
house, which constitutes our Trade Mark. and
Il yellow neck lao'l having upon II the word
'Stronta" The water Is also delivered in
efferyescont condition, ia sphons uid iuunts.
In the state in viii 90 It Is fakpn from the
spring, 1t i sold In put, quart and halt gallon
glass bottles, labeled rs above.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
Rochester for light.

Chas A. Muddiman, Gas Fixtures for new
houses. Rochester and other lamps. 1905 + ST.
tits the Best.
Ask for IT, Schlitz's Milwaukee Lager Beer.
For sale by all leading houses,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES.
From the President of the Board OF
Health for the State of Maryland.

TpwsON, MAY %, 1887.
o. p. MAcGILI, ESQ. Dear Sir:---It gives me
great pleasure to state that / was entirely re-
lieved of Muscular Rheumatism OF sio m6atlS'
standing by the free use of your Strontia Water.
suffered much pain and inability TO use my
arms. tried "a number of remedies without
effect Noticing the excellent results In DR.
Chnncelor's case, and having always II high
opinion of the water, used ii, with the abo We
tism. Sincerely yours.
JACKSON PIPER, NJ. D.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01

Rudden's installment houses, centrally located
at O3O aud p32 Seventh street northwest, Is the
place To- buy your housekeeping outfits. lie has
The largest STOCK of stoves, carpets, furniture,
etc that he has ever kept, and Is doing an i'm
mense business by selling them at cash prices on
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
From the Secretary of the Board of
Health for the State of Maryland.

bALIIMpNki lNWD 7, 1851.
Col o. p. MtCGlLL.
DearSir: Your Stronta Water has certainly
doue me a great deal of GOOD. For several years
! suffered painful attacks Of Rheumatic Govt
for the cure Of which was induced TO visit the
principal springs aid water cures of Europe, as
well rs many in this country, but without any
positive relief, Ihdpg Tdceirsd more begefi ltt1JS
driHkilg Sti0Atiq Water MaR from all oiAef
sources and / must reGdid u as Ue1y gdiVd5le
JeH,eiidi agent As a table water and food sol.
vent II is unsurpas ed, and especially valuable
in many forms OF dyspepsia.
Very truly yours
C. W. CHANCELLOR MD
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01

no 20 John II. Kelly, stalls Cps 629 and $40
Centre Market and 200 and DOS Northern Lib
erty. Cornod beef a speciality.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn.
Ing and de ivered In n n ward" prints, soc:
per 10. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC per qt. Cream, 16c. per ~.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01
THE EVENING POST.
CITY SPECIALS.
Special Rates for thirty Days.

NTNNIHI NNHItH TOT InITIN UHNNs
Messrs. Houghton Co., the reliable and pop
Mar merchants at 1918 and 1920 + street
northwest, who are extensive dealers in excel.
lent Furniture, Carpets and fine upholstery
also numerous other desirable goods in their
line. are Offering unprecedented cut rates in all
departments for the next 80 days. The holiday
trade Is about over, and business Is to certain
extent depressed, hence this ind uCement in the
price of goods In every department Is offered
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01

We could add hundreds of others 10 the above
but space will not permit.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-01

oEAlON fEhlt1
Perry Building, pennsylvania avenue, corner of
Nlnth atreeL. kstnbllshed 1910.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-16
SEINE Arbor Day Suggestions.

There j time d plant ami ;imy to
PlIck up that which = planted. says ilir
Preacher; anI sometimes the time for
hath tasks coincide and the planting aud
plGtku- UP - on nlcrrjiy together There
are both need and Indication that such VIII
hr the case In Maine next Wednesday
Many handsome trees amt shrubs will he
Set out amt many an un>ightly hurlpck aud
thistle viii disappear from roadside GENE
terry or >chool-hou-c grounds
We hear good deal about the ser. ic,s
10 the community Of The man who makes
two BLADES ui grass grow whci puc had
struggled along alone: but not 80 much
about the equally deserving ph5lanthropI>t
who leaves hBt one wild carrot where twn
had previously numbered the ground /,
: true that one Of thc best WAYS to ensure
the disappearance OF th0rn- AMI hriar> j.
To cultivate something worth raising, hut
IS bile corn aud potatoes seldom SOW them
selves ami never relieve a nelGhhpr VI the
task ~ planting his crops one farmer wAp
.yt~ hi> fields grow NJ 10 " hItewc,d VIII IN
a short time make hl> ue..hhar'~ moving
frad au eyc~orc and 4 vtNatiou ~ >pir.t
Because In some places. the season ha~
- far gained on il usual record a. t.
make tree planting impracticable j. ~
reason why The day should not he oh-crv
ed. There j. not 4 town in Maine where
a day can not De we'll spent iu bani>hlug
undesirable floral netgi.bor> Besides the
weeds on public highways and grounds
there are trees that sadly need irImmii
bushes that should be- cleared away from
sidewalks. fences that need repairs AMI
wet places that need draining. There are
Trees set ont long ago. that for years have
- "a al cir m
and few hours work in digging Or en-
richiug the soil about the roots Of these
NAV result even better than the same time
spent in putting new ones where they viii
share the experiences Of those already set
While in most parts OF our State there j.
yet no such urgent need OF tree planting in
masses a. : the case i'll some other por-
lions Of the country, yet even here public
attention has been called to the impor-
lance Of forest culture none too soon
And there i always room for Improvement
- far a. beauty j. concerned. There are
villages in Maine which have widespread
reputation for their handsome well shaded
streets or their lovely gardens and Law rs
There j. no good lea>on why every village
and hamlet should not more nearly re>em
bic Paradise IN this respect Every person
Who sees something to improve in that
part Of the world that comes under his jur
l>diction, has work - do. One day in
three hundred and siXty-tve i none too
many % devote to such task. But when
The one daY j. thus well->pent, ii i prob
able that room will be found for more such
well-dolng. Even if but one person in
each town spends the day in accordance
with the Governors instructions, much
will be accomplished and it is not unlike
Is hot. 10. Il. b. har.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-16
State News.

The body of an unknown man was found
in the dock in Portland. the 18th dressed in
soldiers clothes, and evidently a Togus
soldier. He mad a Grand Army badge and
a First Maine Regiment badge. His face
was decayed SO that he could not be rec
ogniZed.
AT midnight, the 18th, fire was dis
covered in the residence of Enoch Anderson,
1 Roe kland. The family barely escaped
Loss 81 900; insurance 500.
George S Rowell and Walter c. Elmer
son have purchased the entire stock in the
Portland .iicertiser owned by the late
Hobart W. Richardson, Mr.. Rowell taking
the controlling interest in the corporation
The 4drertiser will continue to be Republi-
can Mr.. Rowell h been business man
ager of the idcertiser for twenty years
and the financial success of the paper has
been largely due to his manag ement Mr..
Rowell is the son of Major +. Rowell. of
HaIlowell went to Colby University two
years al d was formerly connected with the
Hallowell Gdzete. Later he was connected
with the Aroostook Pioneer and Aroostook
Suarise. Mr.. Emerson is gradua te of
Colby in 1884 and hiss been at the head of
the news department of the 4dcsrtiser
since 1856.
A heavy shower, accompanied with
thunder and hail, passed over Norridge-
wock Friday afternoon. At one time
during the shower the wind reached the
height of cyclone, sweeping trees and
chimnevs before it. The houses of Misses
Clark, J. w. Hathaway and the one occu-
pied by c. A. Harrington each lost one
chimney, while the Sawyer House, hotel
lost three. Near it one roof building
l5x20 feet, was lifted and moved six feet
The American Shoe Manufacturing
Company was organized IN Auburn the 18th,
with a capital of $50, 900. p. NJ. Bickford
is President, A. A. Hutchins. Secretary,
and F. A. Harlow, Treasurer. They succeed
to the business of T. A. Harlow.
Jennie Pinkham, q girl of FIVE, died
at midnight, Friday. at Beth. She re-
ceived sunstroke Thursday afternoon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-16


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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-16
Veterans Sons.

The seventh annual encampment Of the
Maine Division, Sons Of Veterans, was
held in Bangor. Wednesday. Col. Waldo
H. Perry of Portland. presiding. A good
number of Camps were represented, and
the adjutant reported "a Camps and 2,092
members in Maine, a gain Of eight Camps
and 347 members from last year. At the
afternoon session the following officers
were elected
Colonel-C J. Hutchings. Bangor.
Lieutenant Colonel-A. L. Cloudman,
Saccarappa.
Major-C. b. Gardner, Calais.
Division Council Frank Davis, Auburn :;
E. W. Heath, Belfast; c. F. Hayford
Lewiston.
Delegate LARGE. S. Tozier Old
town.
Delegate e. f. Philbrook, Portland
Alternate to National Encampment-
Geo. Tarr, Livermore Falls.
The encampment closed Wednesday
evening with banquet. DR.. A. c. Ham
liz presided. Speeches were made by Hon.
Hannibal Hamln, Congressman Boutelle,
Hon. ID. A. Davis, Col. A. b. Farnham,
Col. E. h. Gould of Rockland. II. J. Chap
man, E. c. Milliken of Portland, Col. ID.
A. Robinson. Brief remarks followed
from Col Victor Brett, Capt. l.. S. Chill
colt, Comrade Merrill. Adjutant E. E.
Philbrook. Col. W. II. Perry, of Portland.
Comrade Wright, Peregrine White, Esq,
COmrade Hamilton, Quartermaster kelle-
her, Maj. c. 5. Lunt, Adjutant Robinson.
Junior Vice Commander c. L. Getchell
and Past Commander ii. L. Sellers, of the
G. A. R., and Comrade Blake.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-16
Robbing the Mails.
Prom the y. Y. Courier des Etat Unis

Prom the Y. Y Courier dies Etat Unis.I
Few have any idea that thefts from the
United States mails are of almost daily oc-
currence even from letters and packages
which have been registered. The follow
ing is a striking example:
Two postotice inspectors have arrested
at Washington an employe in the register
ed letter department named Harry Darby,
on the accusation of theft. The letter was
from Harpers Ferry, W. Va. and was adj
dressed to the treasury at Washington. 1t
contained S246. After having taken out
go, Darby went to work to reseal the let
ter, but was caught in the act. He had
been in the employ of the postoffice since
1850. When searched they found on him
the sum of $500, the proceeds, it is sup
posed, of similar thefts If there are
among the employees of the postoffiee per-
sons of this character who do not even re-
spect registered letters addressed to the
United States treasury. it will be under
stood that they would not have much hes
itation in tampering with those addressed
10 the general public. We cannot too
greatly impress on our readers that the
most simple and best means of making re-
mittances is by express money orders