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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25
II MARRIAGE A FAILURE ?

Ne. 1t can never be a fail
ure when flour can be purchas-
ed at following figures per
100 pounds
Kerdolf's Swansea own. So 90
Kerdolf7s Golden Age. 3 20
Kerdolff's Excelsior. . 3 so
Kerdolf S Belle of Lex
lngton. 2 80
McGrew's Hope. 3 90
McGrew's Comfort. . 2 25
McGrew's Pure Gold. 3 90
Cooks Delight, Yelling
ION. ...... ........ = 10
Fidelity, Higginsville. 2 20
Never before in the history
of Lexington has good flour
been offered so cheap. All of
this flour is fresh and in first
class condition. We have
made these sweeping reduc-
tons for the purpose of re-
ducing our large stock. Come
early and avoid the rush.
Remember, We keep Shell
by's pure Jersey butter in
refrigerator all the time. 1t
is by all odds the best on the
market.
Look at our china and glass
ware, the finest stock in the
city. Prices lower than ever
before.
Our syrups are free from
flies and are the finest, by
kegs, buckets, or in any guam
tity.
Don't forget to leave your
order on Saturday for
meat for Sunday. We will
keep it over Saturday night
IN our refrigerator, thus giving
you nice sweet meat for Sun
day. We will open store for
the purpose OF delivering from
Z to 9 o'clock a. m.
THE FAVORITE
BARGAIN HOUSE.
D. NJ. SMITH & co
18th and Franklin Avenue.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25
Notice to Tax-Pavers.

The undersigned Will commence his assess-
ment of Lafayette county for the present
year promptly upon the 1st of June, rs the
law requires. He wishes to notify all inter-
ested to have their deeds anti other title pa
pers where they can Immediately lay their
hands upon them, so as to save time when he
calls to make the assessment. All agents of
nonresident taxpayers are also requested to
have the necessary papers re ,dY for exami
nation on short notice.
may11t4 JNO. b. SANTMYER.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25
II. j DULING.

A AT La w. VIII practice In all
IA the state and federal courts. Prompt atten-
ton TO collections, examination OF land titles,
writing legal Indenuures. &c. Office in Inlelli-
gencer D~uIIdlng-lrOnt room. may25
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s o U v K N l Il.
May %. 1859.
Mrs. William 8. Clagett.
Miss Ella ID. Nickel.

While partaking OF the good things spread be-
fore them the guests viewed with pleasure the
magnificent scenery presented to their view by
the mighty Missouri river and the prairie and
forest lands oil Ray and Carroll counties beyond
the picturesqueness OF which only II poet can
describe. A pleasant feature was a pair of
large cut glass bowls filed with cool lemonade
and served throughout the afternoon to the
guests from the back parlor. just before the
company dispersed a delightful surprise was
rendered them by Messrs. Hacker & Schram,
from The candy factory near by, consisting Of q
mammoth tray of Boston Chips. hot from the
oven.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25

A BOUT "a, 600 To 81. 900 leet of A l Walnu
"A Logs for sale on nv farm near Dover. The
logs Will measure from IL TO 30 inches, ant
perfectly SCUM |.
mayllml j. IT, DIN ID
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25
s2 25 PER 100 POUNDS.
City Assessment Notice.

To the Citizens of Lexington Il will COM
mence the assessment for the city of LeXing-
ton June the first. All persons who have
property will save trouble by preparing a list
and have it ready when called on. Much
time will be thus saved to them and to me.
mar25 ROBT. HALE, City Assessor.
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DRS. RUSSELL Il TUCKER,

DfkS. bUSSELL Il TUCKER.
DHYSiGIANS AND SURGEONS, OFFICE
l. over Lafayette County Bank, Main street,
Lexington, Mo.
In giving notice TO the public of the formation
OF The above firm. u is deemed proper 10 state
mat Or. uckcr Is prepared TO treat properly
All affections oil the eye, ear, throat and nose,
as well as all disc ases peculiar to females. DR..
rs residence at Mr. Bells, corner of Frank
IN avenue and Thirteenth street. where he may
be found at all hours of the night Careful at
ientIon given to the fitting OF eyeglasses for all
conditions of detective sight. may25
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25
JERSEY cows AT AUCTION.

WILL SELL AT PUB. &c AUC-&x1TsxzRn
L ton, on the courthouse square, @kEy&&
ON Monday, June 3. 1889, (stOck N
sale day) 10 or Is head of One-half ~
anu three quarter blood JERSEY COWS, all
fresh and good butter makers. The stock can
he seen mt the vacant lot on franklin avenueb be-
fore the sale.
mnN2hll IAl IL SHELBY In
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25
MONARCH GASOLINE RANCE
-AND THE
ALASKA REFRIGERATOR

has achieved. These VI articles re Indispensable in the household, WHARF,
good cooking and the proper preservation of food is a deideratum.
The stock of Goods kept at the establishment where above articles cn he
found comprises the most complete by far in the county. You ask: "Wen,
whose is ir" Why, of course,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25

II n1cGREW MILLING co.
Have Cut the Bottom out of Flour.
YOU CAN NOW BUY OF THEM OR
THE MERCHANTS, THE
TnE BEST FLOUR
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25
SHORTS

The Lewis Lawn Mower, at Senden's.
shiloh's Catarrh Remedy-a positive cure
for catarrh, diphtheria and canker-mouth.
For sale at G. w, LoomIs'. sleow
The finest line of corn planting machinery
ever brought to this market, for sale 10y H..
W. Kruse, al Higginsville. mcnzomo
That hacking cough can be SO quickly cur
ed by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee It. For
sale at LOOMS, Franklin ave. aug e.eow
The "Muhammed" coffee pot. at Senden's
Group, whooping cough and bronchitis
Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. For
sale at Loomis', Franklin ave. a20eowly
Latest styles IN millinery, fine lace, straw
and Neopolitan hats, just received at Mrs.
Arnold's. Also a choice selection Of flowers
and laces. including all novelties of the sea-
son. Respectfully, Mrs. s. 2. Arnold mil
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure Is
sold by US on a guarantee. 1t cures con-
sumption. LOOMS, Franklin ave. eowly
FOR Sale Cheap-A medium sized HalPs
safe with combination lock, for sale cheap Tor
want OF use. Apply at this office. JUL
Why will you suffer with DIV spez2lz Az
f{aer complaint shIoh,s Yitalizek
ea<eea,<e pprs ypn : EIee1l& 1<z3ESz4xs
ToE's VitalIzer Is what you need for
Npation, loss of appetite. dizziness. and
pptoms of dyspepsia. Price 1Oc and
Abottle. At LOOMS. a25eowly
yatat a cured, health and sweet breath
ISeurcd, by shiloh's Cough Remedy. Price
soc. Nasal injector free. At'Loomis'.
For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porus Plasters. Price Zoe. AT LOOMS.
DR.. William Fl. Kimberlin, Oculist ana
Aurist. Karsas City Eye and Ear lnfrmary'
will visit the Commercial Hotel, Saturday.
Nav %. IL
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''They are a Thing Of Beauty and a Joy Forever.

We have them in qualities from a sumner at 10c up t. the most ell
giant French. Now we give you Il pointer, and ii 8 this. we will Sc
you these goods lower than you can buy them anywhere else.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25

Mr.. o. Andreen has had his lot on Main
street nicely graded and fenced.
We hear that another man contempiates
going into the ice business In the near future.
The contract for macadamizing trankiin
avenue between 9th and 10th streets mas
been finished.
Ground was broken last Monday Tor the
foundation Of Mr.. NJ. W. Smiths new house
on Main street.
The Old Mems Club meets at the residence
OF Mr.. G. R. Page, Page City, to-day. Afuii
o attendance Is expected.
The Aullyille Masonic lodge gives q festi-
val to nIgh t. the proceeds to be donated to
The new Masonic Home. IN st. Louis.
One hundred and eighty three perch Oh
rock have been broken and measured ior
macadsmizlng the block on South street, De.
tween 18th snd2Oth streeRssaA
@klinetoe kae F5iea fzlQo4 tc1osL 4<'|a
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25
We cannot quote prices on one in a hundred of the
BARGAINS WE HAVE,

Sateens will be the leading thing this season it thin fabrics
and re by far the handsomest printed goods made in design and
colorings they rival the art of the painter and the dream of the poet
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25

Anticipating an early spring, and an increased demand for all
seasonable Dry Goods, we have made our purchases much earlier
and much larger than usual. Our selections have been made in per-
son, and not on orders, and we fatter ourselves that we have not
nnIv tho
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-25

We have the correct things in Wooden Dress
with a nice, neat, half wool at Toe. and running VI
grades to the sublime quality of Henriettas. The
and we have them in all the new Spring shades. /
beauty of color and delicacy of texture they stand
lsh Beiues at Ole.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
The Middle states League.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.-The Middle
States league was organized last Decem-
Der and from then until month ago the
baseball know alls were predicting all
sorts of disasters for the frail little
thing. First the league would not last
until June and when these wise men
saw May pass into June they predicted
that the league will surely collapse after
July 4. July came and the clubs not
only continued, but strengthened their
organization by admitting three more
clubs and now at this date there is a
strong desire on the part of the clubs to
lengthen the season from Sept. 10 to
Oct. 16.
Few of the clubs have made money,
it is true, but few of the present menu
bers are behind. All OF them have a
great deal of rain to contend with, have
had their players stolen from them by
the baseball gulls and have met with
numerous other troubles, but the little
league has braved all the baseball
storms so far, and there is every reason
to believe that they will finish the sea-
son.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
A BOLD TRAIN ROBBERY.
Two Men Hold Up the Passengers Of =
Sleeping Car In Missouri and Escape.
The Conductors Desperate Fight.

KANSAS CITY, No., Aug. 5.-One Of
the boldest and most daring train rob
berries ever perpetrated in Missouri oc-
CURED on the Wabash train which left
the union depot at $50 o'clock Saturday
night. The train had rum distance Of
about four miles, when two men en-
tered the rear door of the st. Paul sleep
er. One of them had utilized a white
handkerchief as mask and the other a
red one.
They ordered all the passengers to hold
up their hands, and enforced their or
ders with a brace of Colts revolvers.
One of them approached each passenger,
and while the other kept watch of the
victims, took everything of value that
could be conveniently found. There
were only few passengers in the car
and the work of robbery was soon COM
plete.
AS soon as all had been relieved of
their valuables, amounting to $s75 in
cash and two gold watches, the robbers
backed out of the front door of the car,
being careful to keep their shooting irons
pointed toward the helpless travellers.
The Robbers Strike - snag.
They stepped on the platform and just
as they were about to enter the Illinois
Central coach Conductor Roach came
out of the door. One of the robbers
pushed his revolver under the conduc-
tors nose and with an oath ordered him
to hold up his hands. He had no
weapon, but he carried his lantern in
his hand, and with that he dealt one Of
the men vicions blow ON the head,
smashing the lanterns glass and ex-
tinguishing the light
simultaneously with his assault the
other robber fired shot at him. The
aim was bad AMI the bullet missed its
mark. The first robbcr haS by this time
recovered himself and he took shot at
the conductor. His aim was no more
precise than his partners.
The robbers then with one more part
ing shot swung If from the steps OF the
car. That was the last seen of them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05

Crowds Greet the Prisoner PngIIlst and
Ladies shake His Hand.
JAKcsoN, Miss, Aug. 5.-Sullivan's
trip to Mississippi was like . triumphal
tour. Crowds gathered al every rail-
road station and cheered fhe pugilist
and at several points ladies sent bouquets
to him. At Durant, Miss, the crowd
numbered several hundred. The priv
ilege of shaking SuIlivan's hand was
fairly begged for. Severalladies gained
entrance to the car and were introduced
to the champion.
At jackson the crowd was still larger
and no less enthusiastic. Sullivan was
met by Renaud and other sports and
taken to a hotel where a spread had
been arranged for. The crowd followed
ana cheered for the pugilist. Sullivan
went into the rotunda of the hotel and
held fevee shaking hands with hum
dreds of persons.
The governor, on being informed of
the demonstration, was very much I'M
censed and ordered Sullivan locked up
in the city Jail. He said he would not
allow prisoner charged with a serious
offence to make a 6nockery of the law.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
4 FataI wreck In Virginia.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 5.-A fatal
accident occurred on the Virginia Mid
land road near Burley's early Sunday
morning. Two freight trains collided
on heavy grade. The engines were
smashed and the cars almost entirely
destroyed. Fireman Fox, of Washing
ton, was killed. Charles Davis. the en-
gineer of the south bound train, was
His legs and arms were broken and he
was injured internally. A brakeman
named Leaser was injured about the
head. Conductor Burnam. of the south
bound train, has disappeared entirely.
It is reported that he disobeyed orders in
not taking a siding at the bottom of the
grade and that the accident is directly
attributed to his disobedience.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
suits in Louisiana.
saved Iva .rht Can.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5.-The throat of
Mrs. Mary Smith, widow, was cut by
u burglar while she was asleep. She
was awakened by consciousness of q
stinging pain ia her neck and involun-
tarily raising her head she found the
keen edge Of a knife or razor across her
fingers She screamed and her son
from a room upstairs came to her as
sistance, but the burglar escaped. The
wound was deep and the severance of
the lugular vein was prevented only by
the slight obstruction of the strings to
her night cap, which We're cut. She
will die. No attempt at robbery was
made
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
DESPERATE DERvIsHEs.
Official Report of the Battle Near ToslxI.
British Troops VIII Withdraw.

Official Report of the Battle Near TosIxI.
british Troops VIII Withdraw.
CAIRO, Aug. 5.-The official report of
Gen. Greenfell of the battle near Toski
has been received here. According to
this report the Dervishes wore them
selves out by desperate and repeated
charges.
The brunt of the assault was borne by
the infantry line of the Twentieth hus-
sars, but the Egyptian cavalry and the
Egyptian horse artillery rendered excel
lent service. The report places the num-
Der of fighting men brought into the en-
gagement by Wad-el-N lumi at 5000.
The number of casualties suffered in
the engagement by the British and
Egyptians is surprisingly small. Their
total loss is IL killed and 13l wounded.
A thousand Dervish prisoners were cap
tured.
The British troops will return to Cairo
at once, there being no further need for
their services on the threatened frontier.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05

ERIE, Pa, Aug. 5.-Eriehad chapter
of horrors
The day opened with terrific fly
wheel explosion in the Watson Paper
mills. The governor refused to act and
the fly wheel burst. The engine house
was demolished and the flying frag-
ments carried ruin in all directions.
Engineer Samuel Fuller rushed into
the wreck to shut Of the steam and was
50 badly mutilated that be will die.
Joseph Proeski was struck with n
piece OF the wheel and had part of his
scalp carried away. His recovery is
doubtful.
William Bates. son OF w. b. Bates.
fOrman ship carpenter ct the Anchor
line dock, committed suicide. He
had been IN i'll health, but the generally
accepted theory was that his af1ianced
would not consent to a speedy marriage.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
Saturdays Games.

At ladelphia-Athletic, 3; Louisville, 0.
At Baltimore Baltimore. o; Cincinnati, 2.
At BROOKLYN Brooklyn, Id; St.Louis, Q.
At Columbus Kansas City, 8; Columbus, 4.
At New York = New York, IS; Philadei-
phia, 8.
At Washington, 3; Boston. Q.
At Chicago Chicago, 2; Cleveland, l.
At Pittsburg -Pittsburg. O. Indianapolis. 8.
At Lowell-Lowell, 8; New Haven.2
AT Worcester Worcester, s; Hartford, 9.
AT Hazelton-H azleton. 2; York. 3.
At Hob0ken-Cuba Giants, l; Norwalk. 8.
AT Harrisburg Harrisburg, 10; Shcnan-
doah. 8.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
4 Tree Climbing Lady Of -.

NORWICH, Conn.,, Aug. 5.-Jeremiah
Wilcox, Of Lebanon. lis 80 years old. his
wife -. and both are well. Mrs. VIII
cox is spryer than her husband. One
morning last week she slipped the bail
Of 4 six quart tin pail over her arm.
climbed the family cherry tree to the
top Of it. aud picked the measure full OF
cherries. She didn't need a ladder. Mrs.
Wilcox descended. went into the house
and made q cherry pie IN as quick time
as the celebrated Nellie Bly, could have
done it
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
An Epidemio Of moody r.ux.

CHIcAGo, Aug. "a Herald special
from Carthage, Ills., says: The epidemic
of bloody lux at Warsaw is undated.
Five deaths occurred Saturday, and it is
feared that many of the invalids viii
not recover. DIR. Hunt has fifty or sew
enty- i've cases Of bowel complaint. He
considers the epidemic very severe, and
SAYS it is caused by impure water and
the extremely hot days and cool nights.
1t Is feared that the disease has reached
Hamilton aud Keokuk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05

Records 81 che Various Leagues Games
60 Ne Played This week.
The feature Of the National League the
past week has been the fine work Of the
ChicagOs and Wasningtons. both clubs
considerably improving their percentage.
The distance between Boston and New
York has been diminished and INDIAN
apOlis has passed Pittsburg and now 90.
cupies sixth place. The PhIllies are
likely TO lose the very slender lead over
the Cleyelands In few days.
Following are the records of the various
associations:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 5.-Henrv Cole
man, two year United States prisoner
from Texas. received a year ago. died
IN the state prison hospital from lung
fever caused BY the cruel ducking tub.
He was subjected to the usual punish
ment and the stream was kept on him
until he was thoroughly exhausted. In
that condition he was taken to the hos
litals where fever set in on his lungs
that resulted in death. 1t IS understood
an investigation will be ordered.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
Mlddle states League.

Games to BE Played
Mohday-Gorham at Norwalk; Norristown
at Trenton; Harrisburg at Shenandoah; York
at Hazleton.
Tuesday and Wednesdays orham at Tren-
ton; Norwalk at NOrristown; Harrisburg at
Hazleton; York at Shenandoah.
Thursday and Friday NorristOwn at Shen-
andOah; Cuban Giants at Harrisburg; Cor
ham at York; Norristown at Hazleton.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at Hazleton; Norwalk
at Shenandoah; Cuban Giants at York; Cor
hams at Harrisburg.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05

ericsson SPRINGS, Pa, Aug. 5.--Judge
member of the commission
30 distribute the funds to the Johnstown
sufferers, is lying dangerously i'll here.
suffering from Brighf's disease. His
family physician. DR.. Lyons, OF Will
iamsp0rts j. ia attendance. with Others.
His recovery Is reported impossible.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
Amerlcan AasocaAtlon.


Games 90 he Played.
Monday--Cincinnat at Baltimore.
Tuesday Baltimore at Philadelphia; Brook
lynn az Columbus.
Wednesday and Thursday baltimore II
Philadelphia; Brooklyn at Columbus: Cincin-
natl at Louisville; st. Louis at Kansas City.
Friday-Cincinnati at Louisville; st. Louis
at Kansas City.
Saturday. Athletic at Louisville; Brooklyn
at St. Louis; Baltimore at Cincinnatl; Colum.
bus at Kansas City.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
aEanager Philllr. IN an Aarlnm.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.-Rpor Horace
Phillips is in an insane asylum. He was
removed from the Girard House to the
private asylum of DIR. Jones at Mer-
chantvllle, n. J. He was accompanied
BY his wife, his brother and DIR. w. S.
Foster, who came from Pittsburg to give
an expert opinion in the case.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05
6undaY'a Ganaa.

At Columbus Columbus. O; Kansas City, 4
At Newark-Newark, 9; Baltimore, ID
At Brooklyn Brooklyn, Z; st. Louis, 2.
At Gloucester Athletic. 0; Louisville, 4.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05

WAmN8 % Do EINyous
Monday, Tuesday and wednesday -Phila-
delphia at Pittsburg; New York 1t Chicago;
Boston at Indianapolis; Washington At Cleve.
land.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday - Phila-
delphia az Cleveland; New York at Indian
apolis; Boston at Chicago; Washington at
Pittsburg.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-05

OWuA9N 20 DO EEAYGUs
Monday and Tuesday Wilkesbarre at New
ark; Lowell at Hartford; Worcester at New
Haven.
Wednesday and Thursday Lowell at New
Haven; Worcester at Hartford.
Saturday -Wilkesbarre at Hartford: New
ark at Lowell.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-11-22

The inherent weakness of all tenn
'per::nce legislation does not lie so
much in the nature of the law, be it
prohibitory, restrictive or liberal, but
in the widespread indifference to the
enforcement of laws OF any
nature. And on the law-making and
law enforcing branches of government
much of the blame for this indiffer-
ence must rest. The chief end and
aim of mankind, from the Wall street
speculator down to the fellow who
wants to bag a few prairie chickens
before the legal time, seems to be to
step over the lawful limits for his
own personal advantage, and yet
evade if he can the responsibility
which attaches to his infraction of
the law. Once proper respect for
constituted authority is cultivated in
the public mind, many of the most
serious problems of the age will work
themselves out
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-11-22

In marked contrast to the methods
which prevailed under his predeces-
sors, Villas and Don Dickinson, when
the postoflice department was one vast
political machine, are the methods of
postmaster general Wanamaker, ac-
cording to we'll posted writer in the
New York Press:
Ii postmaster general Wanamaker
does not make a higher mark IN his
annual reports and in the general re-
suit of the conduct of the postoflice
department than any of his predeces-
sors, then l shall be disappointed. l
have recently been told something of
his methods and they are so busine. IS
like that it will be a marvel if good re-
suits do not flow from them. Two
weeks ago he had all the principal rail-
way mail l'superintendents in Washing
ion for day and spent it all in con-
ference with them over ibe details and
needs of the service. Last week he
had seventeen of the principal post
masters of the country in Washington
for similar conference He is carry
ing on conferences like these in every
branch OF the service. Within six
months he has personally visited and
inspected all the leading postolfices.
and studied carefully the systems of
collecting and distributing mails.
The only conferences which Dickin.-
son ever held with his subordinates
were for the purpose of assessing them
and devising schemes for helping
Cleveland into a second term.