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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-06
LAWYERS IN SESSION.
Subjects Considered by the State
Bar Association.
Laws and Courts Said to Be in Need of Radi-
cal Reform : Some Proposed Measures
for Adoption.

An adjourned meeting of the California
state Bar Association was held yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at 207 Suffer street,
Nathaniel Holland presiding during the
greater part of the session, with Charles j.
swift Secretary. About thirty members
were present
PRESIDENT Stoney also occupied the chair
ior awhile and made an address outlining
the work which, he said, is before the assoei-
atlon, and urging the necessity for carrying
IL through in an energetic and fearless man
ner He urged that almost every one knew
That the law and the administration of it
are Ill q deplorable state in this State.
Delays on the part of the courts have been
SO numerous as to cause litigants to lose
nope, and sometimes even the subject of
iitlgation had expired before settlement. 1t
Is in the hands Of the members OF the Bar
Association to remedy these palpable evils,
and they must do it.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-06

Ex-Judge E. u. Sawyer read several
papers which ne said he had proposed to
present for consideration by the Judiciary
Committee. One was proposed amend
ment to the State Constitution forming a
court of appeals, supreme court and a
superior court and inferior tribunals, as
the Legislature may determine. The court
of appeals will have three justices elected
for the term of twelve years and drawing a
salary of $1,000 a year. 1t Will have APP
pellate jurisdiction to hear and determine
all criminal cases where the punishment is
DEATH
The headquarters of the court will be in
San Francisco. Appeals will be taken on
transcripts and records from the Supreme
Court. OF the latter court there will be
three judges serving twelve years and
salaries $1,000 year.
Other proposed amendments were as
follows: Every county or city with
a population of over five thousand
shall have the absolute power to enact
such laws as it chooses, irrespective of the
law of the State and may adopt a charter
an amendmentto the Civil Code setting forth
that marriage in this State must be by solem-
nlzation and must be licensed and recorded :;
an amendment requiring all persons desir-
GUS of adopting children to file age, sex,
residence, names of parents, legitimacy or
illegitimacy of such child, and reason for
adoption; also an amendment to prevent
collision in divorce cases.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Church Items.

Rev. j. w. Tongue preached IN the
NJ. e. Church South last Sunday.
The Church Meeting of the Baptist
congregation will be held next Satur-
day, at 3 p. NJ.
The first Sunday in June will be
observed as Children's Day in the
NJ. E. Church South in this place.
There was no preaching in the
Baptist Church last Sunday, owing
to the disability of the pastor, Rev.
Mics S. Read, resulting from his re-
cent accident. There will, however,
|(D. V.,) be service on next Sunday
as usual.
Rev. DR.. A. C. Hopkins returned
from Keyser, where he has been la
boring for a couple OF weeks, and
preached in the Presbyterian Church
here ON Sunday morning and night,
He will return to Keyser again on
Thursday, but expects to be home to
occupy his own pulpit next Sunday.
Rev. Miles S. Read will lecture on
Friday night of this week before the
Guild at Ripon, on the subject what
it Costs to be a Christian" and
"What it Costs not TO be a Chris
tian"-being unable, from his recent
accident, to fill his appointment at
that place last Friday night. Lecture
at q p. NJ. Public cordially invited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

The Harper's Ferry Mining, Man
nfactnring and Improvement Com
pany has been INCORPORATED for the
purposes, as set forth in the articles
of agreement, Of mining, selling and
shipping minerals and ores and for
manufacturing said ores; to own, buy
sell or lease timber, mineral or agri-
cultural lands. and to build and oper-
ate She necessary railroads, tramways,
etc, and to carry on any business in
cident thereto.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Personal Mention.

Col. R. P. Chew was in Staunton,
Va, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Diehl are in
Frederick City.
Mrs. w. Scott Kennedy is on a
visit to Maryland.
Miss Sallie H. BelIer is hemee from
a visit to Washington City.
Mr.. j. P. T. Matthias and wife are
visiting the Misses Mccurdy.
Braxton Davenport is home from
the West Virginia University.
Mrs. Gen. Strother is visiting Mrs.
S. Brisben Walker, in Orange, n. j.
The well-known virginiah Mr.. H.
C. Maddox is at the Watson House
B. c. Washington, Esq, has been
in Philadelphia for several days, on
business.
Mrs. 1t. B. o. Scott and children
have returned to Capt. Flagg's froHs
Philadelphia.
Mr.. R. K. HOugh, of Corsicana,
Texas, has been visiting his brother,
Mr.. C. NJ. Hough.
Capt. Frank P. Cord. of the shen-
andoah Valley Railroad, is ill at his
homo IN Ho~rsfO%,D
Maj. A. w. Mcdonald, of Berry
Vile, spent Sunday with his daugh-
ter Mrs. Judge Beckwith.
Messrs. Joseph Trapnel and R. A.
Alexander left on a business trip to
Roanoke, Va, yesterday morning.
Major Dawson and son Baylor are
at "Claymont Court" the handsome
country residence of Mr.. c. L. Daw-
son.
Mr.. A. d. Barr has been called to
Hollidaysburg, Pa, by the illness of
his father. Mrs. Barr accompanied
him.
DIR. Trapnell, of Frederick county,
Nd, accompanied by his wife, visited
his brother, Joseph Trapnell, Esq, re-
Gently.
Misses Belle Trussell and Bessie
Sites, of Harper's Ferry, have been
visiting their sister, Mrs. Eugene
Shugart.
Mrs. Jas. Watson, who has been
visiting her brother, Mr.. Jas. Walms-
ley, in Norristown, Pa, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. Monte Griffith, of Berryville,
well known here, has graduated in
the National College of Pharmacy in
Washington City.
Mr.. VIM. Bell and wife, of Don
nelson. Iowa, are at Mr.. j. w. Golf
mons, being called here by the death
of their daughter, Mrs. Coffman.
Mrs. Eliza Souders, mother of Mr..
F. b. Souders, is quite i'll. Mrs. S.
is in her ~ninetieth year, and is prob-
ably the oldest resident of Charles
town.
Mr.. w. De II. Washington, who
for four-and-a-half years past has
been engaged in the mining regions
of Mexico and New Mexico, is on =
visit to Ills parents at ..hta5rewood,' y
near this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
A Gard.

The undersigned begsto announce
to his friends and patrons that, hav-
ing severed his connection with the
Stephenson Female Seminary after
June 1890, he will be prepared to
give lessons at his pupils homes, aud
will also have a music room in town
where he will have two pianos on
hand Tor quartetts and other lessons if
desired, also for practice. For terms,
&c, address MAX. BRowNoLD,
M133m. P.O.Box3 So, Charlestown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

Tremendous reductions in NIilli-
merry. Having purchased the entire
line of samples of Flowers and Hats
from one of the leading importing
houses of New York at about one
third their value. Our bargains are
your gain, come and look at them and
get prices, it will astonish you how
low the prices are; the assortment is
simply immense.
S. d. HmsCHMAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

We like Tor YOU to know NJ. PALM
BAUM & Bro. are receiving new Goods
daily and selling at very low prices,
you will never regret it by dealing
with them. Next to Watson House.
If you need fine Dress Goods or
low price Dress Goods, White Goods,
Emhroideries Laces, &C., our store
is the place to find them.
NJ. PALMBAUM & Bro.
For Hosiery, Underwear, Corsets,
Gloves Ruchings, Silk and Velvet
Ribbons, see us.
NJ. PALMBAUM & Bro.
We are full up with Cents Fur
nishings, also Mems and Boys Pants.
PEOPLES BARGAIN STORE,
Next to Watson House.
b5:s To1nlinSon7a
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREETS.
CHARLESTOWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Advertised Letters.

List Of letters remaining IN the
Post Office at Charlestown. jefferson
county, w. Va, May ID, 1905,
Alfred Mcclure, Joseph Stakes,
Miss Cadie Washington, Kate Hut
chen.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter, office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised.
S. 81. H1G1NBorHAM 2. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
S. d. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Tremendous reductions in Mill

Tremendous reductions in Mill
merry. Having purchased the entire
line of samples OF Flowers and Hats
from one of the leading Importing
houses of New York. at about one
third their value. Our bargains are
your gain. como and look at them,
and get prices, it will asLonish you
how low the prices i the assort-
ment is simply immense.
s. d. HIRscHMAS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

Our Standard White Unlaandried
Shirt can't be beat for ct and work
manship, mono better made. We also
carry an elegant line of Mems Night
Shirts, the largest line to select from.
All made of the very bestzof -cott.
6 ID HIRsnHahAN & Co
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Lee Memorial Association.

a meeting of the Lee Memorial AS
s~ociatfton will be held on
Saturday, Nay 3Ist, 1890,
at 4 p. NJ, in the CoettzH6hse in this
place. Afull attendance r~cqhcsted.
A. c. HOPKINS, Pres't.
GEO. w. BAINrs, Sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

we have just received a large as
sortnent of Queensware, and are pre-.
pared to meet the wants of our Gus
toners. Also on hand a new and
complete assortment of Shoes for La
dies, Men, Boys and Children.
CAMERON & CuEw.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

Down go the prices in Millinery
Our entire stock of Ladies' and Chill
dren's Hats have been reduced
Don't forget to call if yoit. want to
save money in buying your Hats for
yourself or children, at
S. D. HIRsCHMAN & Co.'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
childrens Day at kabletown.

The Kabletown Sunday School will
hold Children's Day services on June
s, 1890. An entertaining programme
is in rehearsal, and ar Interesting oc-
casion is anticipated. Friends of
Sunday Schools and public invited.
Services to commence at 10 y. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

Go to Dalgarn's for your Shoes,
OveralIs, Shirts, Hosiery, Groceries,
Tubs, Buckets, S~toneware, Brooms,
and everything kept in a f1rst-class
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
BdckIen,s Arnica Save.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
COrns. and all Skin Eruptions. and positively
cures Piles. 81. no pay required. 1t is. guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction. or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
DIR. Jno. 2. Bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

The jefferson Guards paraded
with full ranks last Tuesday aud
Saturday evenings, the Band accom-
panying them on the latter occasion.
Capt. Baylor is getting his company
in good trim for their trip to Rich
mond, for which destination they will
embark on the $3.50 b. & o. train to-
morrow morning. The rank and file
of the Guards" is composed as fol-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

DAISINS. Curranta Cftron. Nuts. Lemons.
Oranges. Mince Meat, CncoauHfs and Can
lies Just received by $ s DALGARN-
ID UBBER Boots and Shoes. in Sreat variety
for sale by s S DALGARN.
November 26. 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Corporation Election.
DE result OF the CONFORMATION ELECTION held

cit is due to DR.. T. w. Tomlinson 20 say that
he had, declined to be a candidate for Council
man, but was voted for Notwithstanding.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
w4AE IS
sGRoEULA

1t is that impurity in the blood, which, ac-
cumulating in the glands of the neck, pro-
duces unsightly Jumps or sweIlings; which
causes painful running sores on the rms
legs, or feet; which deYelopes ulcers in the
eyes, ears, or nose, often causing blindness or
deafness; which is the origin of pimples, can
cerous %Growths, or the many other manifesto
tons usually ascribed to "humors;" which,
fastening upon the lungs, causes consumption
and death. Being the most ancient, it is the
most general of all diseases or affections, for
very few persons are entirely free from ii.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Very Best Grade Binder Irvine
Also Manufaeture and sell the

Excelsior Self Opening Farm Gate.
of the best things out. Call and see it.
May IS. 1890. D. A.. P.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Ladies' Hair Work.

MISS IDA TUTwJLER is prepared TO do
WI Hair Work at moderate prices. and VII
make Braids. Puffs- Curls, Prizes. etc. atrcEz
idence of hcrfather. near the Baptist Church,
in Charlestown.
April 1. 1ST9-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

Tremendous reductions in Mill
merry. Having purchased the entire
line of samples of Flowers and Hats
from one of the leading importing
houses of New York, at about one
third their value. Our bargains are
your gain, come and look at them and
get prices, it will astonish you how
low the prices are; the assortment is
simply immense.
s ID q &. Co
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

The Shenandoah Mill property, or
a portion of it, including the mill, is
said to have been sold to Eastern
capitalists by Mr.. S. w. Lightner for
$40, The purchasers propose to
manufacture -FOUR, we understand,
and are said to have engaged Mr.. A.
Murphy to take charge of out door re-
pair work immediately.-H. r. Sent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

The Shenandoah Milling Co. gives
q nice present of fancy China Ware
to any one who buys N ID. of good
Roasted Coffee at 25c., also they
give away q nice present of Glass
Ware to any who hugs a 15c. boz
of Baking Powder.
SuENANpoAH MILLING Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

PUBIC SALEs.-The following Pub
lie Sales are advertised in this paper:
Friday, June 6.-Engine & Thresh-
er, by George Baylor, Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

When you visit Baltimore stop at
the Maltby House, where will be
found f~irst-class accommodations and
exceedingly low rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
How ~ e Ga" CURED

By taking Hoods s~arsaparilla, which, by
the remarkable cures it has accomplished,
often when other medicines have failed, has
proven itself to be a potent and peculiar
medicine for this disease. Some of these
cures are really wonderful. II you suffer from
s%crofula, be sure to try Hoods S~arsapari1a.
"My daughterNIarywas AFFLICTED with scrof-
ulous sore neck from the time she was22months
old till she became six years OF age. Lumps
formed in her neck, and one Of them after
growing to the size OF a pigeons egg, became
a%running sore for over three years. We gave
her Hoods Sarsaparilla, when the lump and
all indications of scrofula entirely dis.
appeared. and now she seems to be q healthy
child" j. S. CARLTLE, Nauright, Nj.
NE. Be sure to get only
Hoods S~arsapariIIa
BOldb by all druggists. SIS sir for IS. Prepared only
By HOOD 8 co, Apotheearies, Lowell, Mass,
100 Doses One Dollar
August 20, ISS9-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Wanted!

Oh SnOATS Weighing so to rs ths. Bork-
~ shires and Poland-C hinas preferred.
Dee. "a. 1889. GEO. BAYLOR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
$4,000 Sold Last Year /!
The demand greater than ever, and nc wonder,
for the
MCCORMICK BINDER

is tile Gs6Sest, Lightest. Strongest and Bea Ma
chine made. Notice u few of the Special Points
of our machine. 1t is made of Steel. and there
can be no Rotting, Wrapping or TtCisting of any
of the Parts; Divider and Platform all Steel !;
no straw catches on the Steel Diyider, and if
ven doubt the Stiffness and Strength of the
Sheel Bottom. jump'on it and test it. Impossi-
b1s for Elevators tdgst ont of lire the toughest
GROUND docs no. effect the construction every
Beating for the Rollers has u Brass Bush all
Oh Holes are on the outside the very best
Leather Straps aud the very best Ducking that
can be produced are used for the elevators and
platforms. and the dew can wet, the sun can
dry. but the Canvass always runs Just the same,
as the Self-Adiuster reanlltes the Tension:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

The best soc. Corset in town.
Goods are selling off fast. Call and
see what great bargains we are offer
ing. SHENANDOAH MILLING Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

A NEW and fresh stock of Garden Seed
y just received. aud for sale at
DIR. BISHOPS Drug Store.
DoCKET-BoOKs, Money Purses. Ladies'
4 and Gents Leather Cara Cases and Vest
Memorandum, az.
DIR. BISHOPS Drug Store.
A FULL line of Pure Drugs aud Medicines
N always in stock. FROM which Physicians
can supply themselves. at
DIR. BISHOPS Drug Store.
A LII the popular Patent Medicines found in
"a well stocked drug stores at Lowest Prices,
at DIR. BISHOPS Drug Store.
INVESTS Home Safety Coal Oil. Non-Ex
w plOsive. free from Smoke and Color
This is the best Oil for the money on the mar
ket. at DR.. BISHOPS Drng Store.
March II. 1890.
HuGARS.-A dne Stock of Cigars. at
" GEO T I1GHT'S ORIG Storr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
Puny children Made Strong.

Don't you think your children are
troubled with worms? Children are
often weak and puny from this cause.
There is no remedy equal to "Bore-
mans Sweet Yermifnge," for remov-
ing these pests from the system
Sold by all dealers at 20 cents. Do
not be put off with something else
just as good. my20-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

Butter sold in Shepherdstown last
week at 8 cts. per pound.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

tCUtSS3
II. L. Alexander,
Arthur Bates,
Edmund Bates,
+. l.. Beller,
Luther Beavers,
a. S. Crittendehi
L. I. Clipp,
Walter Conrad,
Z. w. Daley,
w. B. Dunlap,
Jay 4. Eyster,
L. b.. Getsendannef,
I. c. Green,
w. b. Hopkins,
G. e. Hemp,
Jack Hoffman,
j. Woodville Johsoni
VIM. w. johnson,
C. +. Long,
j. c. Mcknight,
Theodore Nicewarner.
w. R. Newman,
B. S. Pickett,
j. G. Shirley,
Vernon n. Simmons,
G. I. Stonesifer.
P0rer-George L. Travis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27
The Binder Apparatus

has Fewer Parts and Weighs Less than that of
any other machiue, and its prizes are numbered
hy ;the theEsands-, Any lsi-e ball Of Irvine eau
beused with our AdJ Unstable TRittel Can. There
ART less, blowing parts ON our EuuttCr Than any
other ever made only two adjustments with
two moving parts. ~,
Time would fail and space will not permit us
to mention all the Unsurpassed Qualtties.and
Points of Excellence of our Bindcrssand Now
ere, These: machines are sold only on their
Merits. and must give entire sattstaction--
Don't fail to examine the Mccormick and as
of any marliine. Viii have q large LOT of the
Very Best Grade Binder Irvine
for sale. at the Lowest Cash Prices. Also sell
Syracuse Flows and Harrpws. Haynes No. 4
Self-Dump Horse Rake. Agricultural Imple-
ments. Cultivators. &c. Call at our establish
ment, opposite the b. s o. Depot, Charlestown,
b. 4. PHILLIPS, Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

HIGARS.-A fine Stock of Cigars. at
U GEO. T. LIGHTS Drug Stoer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

Mr.. w. De II. Washington, who
for four-and-a-half years past has
been engaged in the mining regions
of Mexico and New Mexico, is on a
visit to his parents at Hardwood"
near this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-05-27

CGpta;h-C. L. Baylor,
ISt Lieut.-T. Lee Shirley.
81 S. Lee Phillips.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
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--zE NEE % n AEE

= - stock in Black Fish Net Dralefies IAN new II,
We tn. prices OF the entire line as follows: At so
season a n - five styles Sl5 reduced from $780, numbers
e. . -. o. numbers at $780, $780,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
A Sunday Question.

4 great Sunday question has
arisen in the town Of New Haven.
Ind. The Sunday law i being
vigorously enforced there and all
commercial people have been CON-
PEELED to close shop. A cigar dealer
on Sunday last placed a slot ma
chine in front Of his place Of bust
ness into which customers could
drop nickels and receive had cigars
in exchange. The law-enforcers
held that this automatic Indian was
a viOlatCr OF the Sunday law. but
inasmuch as they couldn't hold
the wooden Indian responsible
they arrested the man who owns
tue machine. a delicate point is
thus raised. Ii would thus seem
that the man who Grols a nickel
into a slot machine on Sunday and
takes out n cigar is the person who
commits n repreheusibie act. The
night Of "a man TO set an automaton
IN front Of his shop which viii res
pond to nickel demands cannot lie
denied. limo nickels are dropped
no law is violatej..-Ez.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
Tie Peoples Postage.

One. Of the promises on which
this administration aud Cougres,
secured election was that postage
shoui,i-tae reduced.
The promise was positive and
specific. Il named one cent as the
letter rate 20 be established.
Nothing fTas been done by Con-
gress to redeem this pledge. Nothing
i doing. Nothing IS attempted.
The administration openly sets its
face against the reduction. The
Postmaster-General notifies the pub
lie that he prefers to retain the
present rates, quite IS If a pie ige
given TO secure power carried no OBJ
legation with il.
Meantime. it is proposed to raise
the rate on cheap books published
in pamphlet form ct low prices fOr
the people. These have been car
ried az newspaper rates, with the re-
suit Of placing not only light read
Ing but much Of the uohiest litera-
ture and most advanced science
within reach OF the people at merely
nominal cost.
II is BOW proposed to increase
postage on this class OF matter by 200
per cent Why, nobody seems to
know. There IS no occasion for the
change and no sense in II. 1t is a
direct injury to the people. 1t adds
unnecessarily to the cost Of the
means Of popular culture and will
check the reading habit 10y just s.
much as il makes literature more
eostly.-N. Y. World.