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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-10

Makes finest Eastry, bread or biscuit.
The best = cheapest and most sstis-
factory.
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BAD MANAGEMENT.

Another Paper Mentions ID. q o. Negli-
sgence.
The Keyser Tribune, Of last weeks
issue says:
The B. q @. have had considerable
trouble by having cars run ont Of a
switch near Main ST. and running down
the track to the imminent peril of west
bound trains, and last summer put in
derailing switch, which derails truant
cars and stops them in a short distance.
Monday eve several cars were pushed
through the switch just before the eve
ming accommodation was due. a flag
man was dispatched down the track,
who after faging the train jumped
aboard without informing the engineer
Of the trouble. The engineer started
up again at fair rate Of speed and
was tagged again but a few yards from
the obstruction, by Tom White who thus
averted what might hav been a more
dangerous occurrence. AS i. Was, the
engine struck lightly, and did very
little damage, but, to say least, it was
very foolish piece Of railroading, no
matter who was to blame.'
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WHISPERS OF THE WIRE.

Bits OF News From Various Sections.
Broker Edward Field is in very bad
shape in Ludlow streetjail. He neither
sleeps nor eats.
4 The Broadway Surface Railway, Of
New York, is experimenting with. gas
to light its cars.
The Cherokee Indians have at last
agreed to sell the Cherokee strip to
Uncle Sam for $4,000, 900,
Witha pin, Murderer Charles Albert
Benson tried to cut his throat in the
Leavenworth, Kan, prison,
Policeman Kavanaugh, of Savannah
Ga, shot and fatally wounded Dennis
Garrigan, after indulging in q saloon
quarrel.
Ashas been his custom for five years
General Alger will put suit Of clothes
inthe Christmas stockingof 600 Detroit
newsboys,
In suit for damages against Cincin-
natl by the Cincinnati Southern Rail
road, Grover Cleveland has been named
as an arbitrator.
There will be no business Of account
transacted by Congress this week.
Both branches win adjourn over the
holidays on Wednesday.
s-.. A stately bridegroom prospective,
' Col. Ralph VIVIAN, Of England, who is
to marry Mrs. Marshall Q. Roberts, ar
rived in New York yesterday.
While bushy-bearded revivalist was
praying in Celina, o., an enemy stuck
alighted match in the whiskers and the
prayer ended in screech.
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DAVID WE'LL

wash 70; BALTIC. s,ts' rhIIa. ii;io :. M, and
New York ist1 D. M.
No. q vestibuled Limited DAILY leaves
81. Louis SOD a. mi, Cincinnati 5s2o p N. ar
fivea nt MnrtinshnrG tiat 4. N. Wash. 4;il p.
M. BALTIC. A:fb Philn. O.ib and New York $50
ID M Stops At Shenandoah junction. connects
1T HNfpcf's Ferry for lsexington Va. and iufof<
mediate stations, Connects II WcvcrtQn Tor
HaeerHtown. and ~ Washington junction Tor
Frederick, except sunday.
No. 4 Vestibuled Ekprcss Daily" leaves
81. Louis 500 p: n, Cincinnati s:is i. m. at5
Balto. 4.sS Phia s:sS ana New York ip:S5 a ii.
No. ID. Cumberland and baltimore Accom-
mediation. "naitysf leaves Cumberland a;ll, and
arrives IL Mnrtinshpfg 800 y. nj; WnshiiiRtou
$40 Baltimore 1000 b M; Philadelphia taa ..
nj; and New York rio 4. m. stops AZ an
stations west OF Washington Junction. connects
al ffnrpersa Ferry for Winchester. at Wcayerton
for HnfcrHfoWn, except sunday.
No IL Piedmont 4 baltimore accommodate
tion, daily, except sunday. leaves Piedmont at
9t0 q. m. arrives az Mnrtinshufu III f1:i0 H. M.
arrives at Baltimore, via. old line ut 140p. m
stops at all stations and connects NJ WavertOn
for 1ingerstown and ~ Frederick Junction Tor
No. 10. Martinnbnrg and Brunswick accom-
mediation, Daily leaves MnrtlnehufR at U:iv
H. M !: arrives at Brunswick At z,f0 i. M and
connects Ut Unrpera Ferry for Lexington and
Baltimore, and at WeYcfton for uaecrstown.
q. d. SCuII. q. W. SANTMAN,
JsTs o'DELI., General Manages, 81.
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No. B. vestibuIed Limited sDaily,u leaves
New York 1915 a. M, Phila, e:15; BALTIC. 1870 !;
Wash. 1870 arrive AZ Martinsburg i:ao p. nj;
and Chicago il:5s g M connects At Hancock
IN No rs Vesfibnisd Express ..DaiIy.'' leaves
New York 1870 b. M, Phila. 4O5 BALTIC. 7:l5
Wash. s:i5; arrives at Martinsburg 1887 p; n.
berkeley Springs on Saturday only.
NO. i Vestibnled Limited Daily leaves
New York, 300 a. m, Phiia, 1f:35 BALTIC 2:30 p
M; wash. $50 arrives at Martinshurg $40 p.
Connects a. Hancock fox berkeley springs, *.
9 Nj s. vestibnIed Express DAILY leaves
New York 300 p. M; Phila; re Balto 1920 !;
Cincinnati SIS >. w.; and st, Louis 1:l5 a. m.
No0 PittsbufE Express DAILY, ( leaves New
York 1870 3. m: Phlla. 4O5; Baltic 740 and
Wash. s:45 arrives At Martinsbnrg ii;06 p. M,
No. ~. Baltimore and Cumberland Accomo-
dafi0n Daily leaves Baltimore 400 q. M, Via
old line, arrives at Martinsburg SO 0. M; Cum.
Connects at Hancock for Berkeley springs, ex-
Ko. Is. baltimore and Piedmont Accommo-
dalton Daily except Sunday, leaves. Balti.
Martinsburg ia b M. and Piedmont at 5:25 p. m
Sfops al all stations and connects at Hancock
| for Berkeley Springs and at Green Spring Run
~ 'S'''s EAST BOUND.
| No. 8. vestibuled Limited DAILY, leaves
Chicago T arrives sa n s PSiIg ~ ~
and New York 1910 p. m, Connects with Pitts
| burg train at Cumberland.
| Ms. yestibuled Express Daily, leaves Chi
A. Nv wash. II ts Baito. 100 5. M Phiis
No. ID. Express Daily leaves pitfsburg .
a2O p. m, arrives at Martinsburg 5:oa :. n
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Additional train viii leave Harrisburg daily
except Saturday and Sunday at go r. n, aFIiy-
ing III CariIse az 10 y. NJ, stopping at az inter-
mediate stations; on saturdays train VIII leave
p Nv stopping at all intermediate stations.
Memphis Express and New Orleans Express
run daily between Harrisburg and HaRerstoWu
and Morning Mall daily between Harrisburg and
ChambersburR.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars between HaN-
elsfown and New York on Atlantic Express and
Night Express east and on Memphis Express and
New Orleans Express west
Pullman Sleepip0 Cars on Night Express and
New OrlennA 4. &. \
Through Coaches to and from Philadelphia on
Morning Mall east and nagerstoWn Acconmo-
dation west.
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The stone crusher purchased some
time since BY the Improvement Com,
pany has been put in operation, and
stone are being hauled il dump can
All along the line Of the street railway.
Ere long our streets will Be ii better
condition than ever.
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Holiday Excursion Rates ON G. v. r.

Holiday Excursion Rates ON G. v. r. Il.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad
will sell excursion tickets during the
Christmas Holidays to all points on
main line and branches, and to points
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, Decem-
Der 23d to January LIST, good for return
passage until January 4, '92, inclusive.
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wonK on THE STREET EAILwAr

Car No. is being used to push the
dump trucks carrying the stone from
the crusher to be placed along the
track. Considerable delay is caused
to the trucks jumping the track, and
the dumping Of stone, but the travel
ing public win have to grin and bear
it.
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For Christmas and New Year holidays the D.
& O. r. R. will sell tickets at greatly reduced
rates at all stations east Of the Ohio River.
Tickets will be sold from December 2srd to
January 1st inclusive, and win be valid for re-
turn passage until January 18th inclusive. I'd
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THE PREDICTIONS

For Rastarn n. X, 4. Pa. warmer southerly
winds, occasional shower. Colder on Sunday.
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RAILROAD TIME rABLEs.
MARYLAND RAILROAD.

NV EtTEI[N IA3l LAND 7(AII7fUNDs
CONNECTING win
r. HAP II. II, az shipponsburg Shenandoah
Valley and y. = o. Railroads 1T HagerS-
town Pennsylvania r, II. al Fred.
erick Junction, and r. w III.
N. G. and b. 4 r, Railroads
at Union station. Bal
tImofe Md.
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MONT ALTO RAILROAD.

Connections for an stations % CumbpElonq
TEN. = y. bV14. SUBJ
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Observations taken ct
Narttnsbur< every morning
Whlis Flag. V.rrr4rr. t6e rsure~sut, Is.
tive Of the United States
weather Bureau I'm
WoE1D Win use he s4ms
1ags - displayed At the
Court House and the people
Clear o. fair can come very near know
us'nN' inR what weather 10 expect
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P.H.4P. Il. Trains leave shippensburg Sos
and g:45 q. M. and 200 and 0:16 ,. N. Arrive
at shippensbufg 6.4b and 11;06 Q, m, and 3s4n
and Dds p. m, daily except Sunday.
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we have never seen in our town line to equal
the one you win have to select from at this
popular store. They are marvels Of beauty N
their bindings there are
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NUTS
MORE THAN a TON in STOCK.

Mixed Nuts, 17c, 8 lbs. for
Paper Shell Almonds, 23e, 5lbs. for il
Fancy Brazil Nuts, l0c, II lbs for
Fancy California Walnus lie, lbs. for
Fancy Filberts lie, 6 lbs. for
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His Writing Desks

are perfect beauties-in Mahogany, Bird's-Eys
Maple and Rose Wood, besides the plainer ones
they are really elegant. and win last life
time, and certainly make most useful and
appropriate gift. In
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Blue Mountain Express leaves Baltimore az $40
81 M, stopping at Westminster, New Windsor
Union Bridge, Frederick junction. Blue Ridge
Buena Vista, Blue Mountain, arriving ut Ha
gerstown 0:fb D, m. Returning leave HaRers
town 6:45 q. M, stopping at above named sta
tions also MechanicstoWn.
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in the makeup of their orchestras. A
6rst-class gong can be bought for Sl5.
A gong of concavc form and of very
light weight, that gives forth tingling
sound, is another orchestral instrument.
It costs $3.50. Mongolian tiddles arc of
peculiar construction and emit sounds
which from musical point of view are as
inharmonious Us the instrument is un-
oouth in appearance. Divested OF its
strings @ Chinese fiddle has the same ap-
nearance as malet, with the handle long
aud flattened to about an inch in width
and an eighth of IN inch in thickness. In
the lower part of the handle are inserted
two keys, one above the other. 10 eacn
of the .keys arc attached two strings of
horse hair or catgut: the other ends are
firmly wound about the mallet head.
What varied and discordlnt sounds are
produced when the Chinese fiddler runs
his bow across the strings And besides
the Chinese have the temerity to ask
$3.50 for such device.
The banjo of the hcathcn may be very
appropriately likened to small size fry
ing pan with very long handle. The
drum is covered with snakeskin drawn
tight. Three keys and four strings COM
plete the instrument, which is sold for
Is.
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(hoosins an Indian CHEF.

Thursday was big day for the In
dims, 1t was the occasion OF choosing
a successor to the late Chief Homilie OF
the Walla Wallas. About 3OO Indians
had mammoth tepee constructed on
the Umatilla, south of Athena, and many
from this place and neishborlng towns
were present. Hi.u mucamuck was on
hand, but all vas eaten. After the least
the Indians elected No Shirt first CHIEF
and Umapined second chief. Young
Chief, Man-that-eats. no-Ineat, Billy Five
Crows, Cash Cash and others delivered
sneeches in the native tongue, in the
main eulogy on the departed chieftain
and winding up by the belief No Shirt
a nephew of Homilie, would make as
good a leader, and wanted TO live IN
peace. The robes, cattle, horses and AL
the personal effects of the deceased chief
were, according to their custom, divided
among the relatives, in value OF several
thousand dollas.-A!hena (IHashington)
Press. .....,--,-.--.- -
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Why Fruits Change Color.

On October rs, last year, I told the
great family of the curious why leaves,
change from o dark or light emerald
green to yellow, scarlet, red, brown and
many intermediate tints. Below will be
found the best opinions of leading;
scientists as to why most fruits undergo
similar changes during the ripening pro-
cess: 1. 1t is known that as fruits come
to maturity there is a process of absorp-'
ton of material from the trees sap, as
we'll as cell-growth within the fruit it.,
self. 2. That the absorption of oxygen:
and the giving off of Iarbonic acid gas Is
an action strictly analogous to the respira-
tion of animals. 8. That there is q
transformation of vegetable fibre into
sugar and water. The rapidity and per-
fection of this process depends principally
upon the amount of sunshine to which
the fruit is exposed while it is going on.
The outer membranes of most all fruits
assume positive color when the ripening
change is coming on, but why one plum
is green and another blue, one apple red
and another yellow, the most rigid re-
search has failed to discover; but that the
primary changes in the color OF each
particular species of fruit is due to the
reasons given above there is not one i least
doubt. When fruit has turned all It's
fibre to sugar and water the absorption
of oxygen must be checked by cutting
off light and air; or, if allowed to con-
tinue, the next chemical change involves
the decomposition of the sugar, snd the
fruit becomes "rotten." The action OF
frost upon fruit is to crystalline all OF Its
contained moisture. If this can again be
converted into sugar by very gradual
process the sugar of the fruit is found 70
be uuinjured. Louis RepuIlic.
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The bass banjo is the size of a large
size snare drum and about half the depth.
-Four keys and the same number OF strings
are used. The sum of S2.50 will buy one
for ordinary use.
A Chinese flute is purchasable at sew.
enty-fTe cents if of ordinary make and
without ornamentation. Ithas ten finger
holes and gives vent to shrill and discor-
dant notes, which delight Chinese ears,
but ha,shly CRATE upon those of the eau.
casian.
In some cases Chinese orchestras con-
tain several futists, who, when together,
appear to vie with each other in tue
emitting of the most dismal and shrill
tunes that ever Iacerated human nerves.
The clarionet is to the Mongolian what
the cornet is to us. It's evident use is to
add variety to the clamors of the drums
and cymbals and the discordant sounds
of flute and fiddle. 1t is sort Of medi-
ator between all those revolutionary in
struments, and has tendency to veneer
the discord, which apparently is the basis
of all Chinese music.
The Mongolian ear has lecome Injured
to such strains, and to the child of the
howery kingdom it speaks of home,
tragedy, love and revenge. So as long
as he docs snot take summary vengeance
upon his musically inclined fellow-coun.
trymen let him enjoy to the full the
agonies of sound which Mongolian or
chestras produce.-San Francisco Chron''
c2e
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A PaIatial Pavilion in Siam.

The King of Siam is said to have in
one of his country palaces wonderful
pavilion. 1t was built by a Chinese
engineer as a refuge for the king during
the extreme heat of the summer. The
walls, ceilings and floors are formed of
pieces Of plate glass an inch thick. These
are so perfectly fitted together with a
transparent cement that the joints are
invisible, and no huio can penetrate.
The pavilion is twenty-eight feet long
and seventeen wide and stands in the
middle of huge basin of beautifully
colored marbles.
When the king enters the pavilion the
single door is closed and cemented.
Then the sluice-g gates are opened, and
the basin is filled with water. Higher
and higher it rises until the pavilion is
covered, and only the ventilators at the
top connect it with the open air. When
the heat of the sun is so great that the
water almost boils on the surface of the
freshest fountains this pavilion is de-
liciously cool. And this is the way the
kind of Siam cools himself off in hot
weather. 1t sounds very delightful
CAica1o Herald.
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ALARM. DRUM

To thoroughly equip an orchestra with
proper instruments entails a cost of
S69.50, which amount any nervous
householder who has ever had the mis-
fortune to reside within earshot of one at
practice would be willing to advance
twice over in order to have it moved on.
After purchasing the instruments players
are needed, and their services vary in
price according to ability, expertness and
reputation. The Mongolian musician
values his ability at from 81 to 50 per
night, but if he has climbed the ladder
of fame he will demand from S. to $50
per night.
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CHAPTER XXXIy.

ooME AND GONE BEFORE ONES VERY EYES.
The great and unexpected earnestness
of this remark, on the part Of MIR. Bent
w." as matter Of course caused all eyes
10 be turned toward Josper.
why, Mr.. Bently," said Noel, with a
tofo5a lannh. you SOON MS mnch dis-
turbed about my loss MS am myself! Is
it possible that You can throw any light
upon the origin OF the paper"
Il? Bless me! how should II" e1-
cluimed Jasper, recovering his composure
with an effort. Il don't know what pos
sessed me, am sure. But your sudden
distress was so evident, Mr.. Mar!owc,
perhaps it was merely natural for me to
reflect it..
But you said, 'Gone-gone once
more! Just as if this wasn't the first time
it had disappeared. don't understand.
My friend Bently's sympathy, doubt
less, merely got the better of linn for the
moment" said Roilingstone. coming to
the rescue. The question now is, to re-
cover the stolen document, if you think
it worth Your while, Mr.. Marlowe."
Il certainly do think so," said Noel,
still disturbed. IAN unscrupulous Der
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CHAPTER XXXIII.
JUGGLING TO A PURPOSE.

It seemed very incomprehensible t.
protty much every one present, with, per.
haps, the single exception Of Rolling.
stone, whose recul ar experience enabled
bin to be more critical than any Of his
Companions.
-Sleight-o hand, my boy, and the
beggar's ewes are not really closed at alll'
ho muttered over and over again in Ja1-
pered, in addition. Dye mark how the
rascal is gradually edging toward young
Marlowe? Ha! Boncourt, my boy, that
deep one, Boncourts at the bottom of it!
And this may yet give US the opportunity
We are seeking"
1t did seem, before long, as though
there was some occasion for these secret
comments.
Noel had manifested much interest in
the juggler's proceedings from the outset,
and he looked up with o slight flush OF
expectation when at last approached
after all the others on his side of the
table had submitted the eoutstts Of theil
- 'asta.
pCfbbe'Si Tbe iuesIer hal taken up Ills '-t IT ruo
and hung It over BIZ ulsu - ,nourh pre-.
paratory to taking h;:s departure, but still
fingered, and made his salaam before
Noel.
evil the sahib deign to make some
final tests?" he asked.
| why not?" said the young man, laugh
ing, and lie produced package OF mis-
celianeous papers, secured by an elastic
band, which he handed over.
Describe the contents of that packet,
without undoing it, and I'll have some
faith in you"
Jasper and Rollingstone at once became
absorbingly interested, and the formers
fingers began to twitch anticipatively..
Ah-Ben- -Medan did not this time close
his eyes, or make pretense Of doing SO,
but fastened them twinklingly now upon
the young mans face, and now upon his
own hands, in which he slowly turned
tho packet over and over, as blind man
might have done, to discover as much as
possible of its nature by the sense of
touch.
There is no paper of much Importance
here, sahib, said he at length, in dull,
half-inquiring tone.
"Ididn't say there was, was the laugh
ing reply. But you can describe such
as there are.
Certainly. sahib. The papers are five
in number, perhaps still another; but my
second sight is obscure as to the presence
of sixth"
There are six. Go on"
Il can distinguish clearly now" went
On the juggler, in a strangely muffied and
absorbed tone. real or pretended There
is receipted bill for repairs of dog
cart; another for veterinary services
three Lrief notes in lady's handwriting,
signed Adele; and-aud" (Jasper at this
juncture could scarcely control his excite
ment) q mere memorandum, in lead pen.
Gil. whose characters cannot make out.
The description is truthful, said
Noel, taking back the packet and giving
the man sovereign, with aood deal o1
sat siaction.
Give him something else!" cried sew
eral voices. Test him, as We did, with
] sTerYthine ON vapr nss--ssSSS .-
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per night

The drum, in the estimation of the
Chinese musician, is the most important
instrument, which opinion is likewise
shared by the juvenile American. A
Chinese drum costs S12, and has much
the same appearance as keg con-
structcd of light wood, covered with
cowhide. This instrument is beaten
with pair of heavy wooden sticks, and
produces booming sound, which grows
extremely monotonous when it is contin-
ucd for several hours.
The alarm or taps is Chinese musi-
cal device of peculiar construction. 1t
consists of framework of wood upon
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
Postage Stamps at Every Corner.

The English Postmaster-G General, Mr..
Raikes, has given his sanction to private
enterprise which promises eventually to
turn every pillar box into a postofice.
The pillar box in England takes the
place of the box which is fastened to a
lamp post here. 1t is a good sized con-
struction, built entirely by the Postoffice,
and has the merit of holding all the let
tiers and packages that people wish to
put into 1t.
Mr.. Raikes has given his permission to
the Stamp Distribution Syndicate to
attach twenty of its automatic machines
for the sale of postage stamps to twenty
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THE POSTOFFIcE,

oillar boxes in London. This will be as
an experiment. If it is satisfactory in
every way and the machines do not cheat
the public, the company will be allowed
to fix them generally to pillar boxes.
Mr.. Raikes, it should be remembered, is
the gentleman who recently caused so
much trouble in England by forbidd!ng
the establishment there of q district
messenger system of the American kind,
on the ground that it was an infringe
ment of the Postoffice rights. He gave
way in thatc asc, and now has grown
progressive:
The machine to be used is about twenty
inches high five deep and caa be screwed
to box of any pattern. At the top IS
slot into which you drop penny. Then
you pull out handle and push it back.
The stamp drops into tray at the back
of the machine. 1t will be in the cover
of small note book contained in an en-
velope. The company expects to be re-
imburscd for giving so much more Tor
penny than the Postotficc by the money
received for advertisements in the note
book.
The only addition to this continuance
necessary 70 make it an efficient post
office is that of pair of scales, with
weights, and table of rates. The ac-
companying sketch shows the machine c,,
attached to the pillar box, rs it WILL be
in London, and the scales and the table
of rates Which should be added.
The machine refuses to work Tor any
coin smaller than penny u cents), or
If metal baser than silver or bronze.
Discs of iron or lead, though they are
,he right size, are bent double by it,
NeU York Sun.