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In the last item In the above statement our
friend finds something new. He has alwa,
supposed that this was the Portland post
office and was devoted to doing Portland
business but. In realty. this Office does great
deal more. He very naturally asks, "what
are postmaster's deposits?" The answer to
the inquiry is this. For the purpose Of
gathering up and covering into the United
States Treasury the net revenue Of post
offices, every postmaster must at certain
times, designated by the Postmaster General
deposit al. money accruing at his Office in
some government depository. Presidential
Offices must forward funds as often as once
month, or oftener II directed. For example.
tue Portland postofice deposits surplus
funds inithe United States Sub-Treasury In
Boston every two weeks. Fourth class post
masters must deposit at the end Of every
quarter. The Portland postofice Is the des-
ignated depository for all the country Offices
Of the counties Of Androseoggin, Cumber-
land, franklin, Knox. Lincoln, Oxford. Saga
dahoc, Washington and York. some five hdn-
dred Offices In all. At the Portland ofice
last year, these receipts varied In amount all
the way from one cent to SLIGO.
The stamp sales OF last year put in figures
for the benefit Of lovers Of statistics follows;
SALES AT STAMP COUNTER
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o O6ITuARY.
Rev. J. r. Bowler.
Especial TO the Press,1


RocKLAND, January 20-The remains Of
Rev. j. r. Bowler. formerly of this city. and
for the past few years pastor of the Baptist
church In South Hancock. who died at the
Maine General Hospital at Portland yester-
dsy morning, were brought here today for
interment Mr.. Bowler was born in Paler-
mo In 1925, the son of Deacon Joseph Bow
Ter of that place. He spent most Of his early
life in teaching. having received good edu-
cation. In 1855 he was ordained pastor Of
the Second Baptist church In South Thomas
ton, where he officiated several years. At q
meeting Of the Board Of the Maine Baptist
Missionary Convention, held at Auburn In
1867, he was appointed missionary to what
was known as the middle district, where he
remained, rendering excellent service, until
his health became poor aud he was forced to
seek change of climate, removing to Cali
fornia. He went to the hospital in Portland
last month. where he gradually failed. The
news OF his death was sadly received here.
as he was we'll known aud beloved by all,
He was prominent member Of the Masonic
order, where his loss will be deeply felt. The
funeral Is expected to occur tomorrow
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WHAT THE TRoueLE WAS.
A Times Correspondent Let His
Imaeination Work.

WASHINGTON, January 20. - Secretary
Blaine was asked today if the state depart
ment had learned what was the cause of the
"war" excitement a fortnight since in Lon.
don. He replied that the London Times of
January contained a despatch from the
regular American correspondent, dated Phil
adelphia, January 5. stating that a powerful
American fleet was gathering in Alaskan
waters. Mr.. Blaine said he had been in
formed by Secretary Tracy that there had
been TINS winter smaller naval iolce on tne ,
years. Mr.. Blaine added that he thought the
correspondent of the Times owed an explan-
alton to the American people; that there was
no excuse whatever for transmitting such
erroneous statements TO Europe.
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MAIN e.
Eastern Maine hospital,

AUGUSTA. January 20.-At meeting of
the Governor and Council today the council
committees announced that that the commits
sioners appointed to purchase site for the
Eastern Maine Insane Hospital at Bangor
and to prepare plans for the buildings for
that Institution have reported TO the Goyer
nor and Council. The legislature will be
asked for an appropriation to erect the build
ing.
BIDDEFoRp, January 20.-George c. Yea
ton. counsel for the Boston &c Maine TODAY
filed exceptions in the case against the road
In which verdict of $1,000 was recentlv rem
dered in favor of the heirs of Daniel Good
win of Eliot
Shirley Saw Mill Burned.
BANGOR, January 2O.-rhe steam saw mill
ofE.&J. Fred Webster, at Shirley. was
burned this morning. 1t contained rotary
gang edger and accompanying machinery
The engine and boiler were saved. Loss,
$1,000; insured for S4,ooo'
Miss Yates at Winthrop.
WINTHROP, January 2o.-Elizabeth N
Yates, of Round Pound, ,lectured last evening
under the auspices of the Womau's Christian
Temperance linton on "Woman's Snhere ;
Mrs. Hannah ]. Bailey, Winthrop's well
known philanthropist, presided.
Box was Empty, Money Gone.
BANGOR, January 2o.-Mrs. Abigail Snow
| a South Orrington woman, had a large
amount of gold in a trunk In her sleeninc
room which she claimed she had not looked
| at for year. Yesterday she found tha boy
empty, and there Is no clue to the thieves.
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Death eff Kalakaua.

SAN FRANCISCO. January 2O.-Kalakaua.
king of the Hawaii Islands, died at the Pal.
ace Hotel. in this city, at 2.3O this afternoon.
n is probable that funeral services will be
held in Trinity Episcopal church Thursday.
and the 6Sareton w st % before eose u
the week. Flags on the public buildings
WEI We're placed al half-mast this afternoon.
Kalakaua's successor will be his sister,
Princess Lillokalani.
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SIMPLE SERVICES.
George Bancroft's Funeral Attended
by DISTINGUISHED People.

WASHINGTON January 20-The funeral
of the venerable historian, George Bancroft.
took place this morning at st. John church
and was attenped by large and distinguish
ed gathering.
Among those present were President Har-
rlson, Vice President and Mrs. Morton. men,
bers of the cabinet, members of the diplo-
matte corps and the navy departments.
The remains were incased in a handsome
black cloth covered casket with silver OrDa.
ments and bearing on its lid heavy silver
plate inscribed, "George Bancroft, Born Oc-
t0ber 13, 1900, Died January II, 1891" The
floral tributes were beautiful and very nu-
merous.
The services were simple and brief and
were conducted by Rev. DR.. Douglass, rector
of the church. No address was delivered and
only the floral offering rested on the casket, a
gift of the Emperor of Germany. The re-
mains will be taken to Worcester, Mass.
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r. G.. BAILEY & CO.,
AustiOneers and Commission Merchants,
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nariz du
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

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PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At ~ EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND. MIR
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RATES OF ADvERrfsING-On inch space 81 0i
the length Of column, or twel ilnee n0npd'e"
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week after; three Insertions or less, Sl.0o; con
tinuing every other day after first week, DO GEMS
Half square, three insertions or less, 1b ctpts'
one week, $l.OOi b0eents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, 0ne-thrd additional.
Under head OF f"AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three -inser
tions or less, Sl.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Pnbhsneo every THURSDAY MoRNINo, at $3.50
ayear; II paid In advance, $40 a yeaI.
Advertisements inserted In the "MA ATNs SNARE
PRESS (Which mas large circulation 10 eyery
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sertion. and 30 cents per square tof each suhee-
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The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. January
Goth, taken at 8 p. NJ, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind. state of the weather:
Boston, 800, w. cloudless; New York, 800,
SW, cloudless; Philadelphia. 36o, SW,
cloudy; Washington, 1852, S, cl0udless; Al
bany. 24o, Sc, cloudy; Buffalo, $40, S, part
ly cloudy; Cleveland. $50. SW. partly cloudy
d1ed, 1etrSt, SS s. clSsdy Lou u Chicago. Chicago. ss SW
400. NV, cloudy; st. Vincent, 26o, w, cloud
less; Bismarck. 36e, NV. cloudy; jackson
vile, 64o, Sc, cloudless.
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Profit snarng viii continue.

FALL RIVER, Mass, January Cooper
atives and 0verseers of the Bourne mills
were paid their portion of the dividend of
the mill for past six months today, In ac-
now being tried there. Over 400 operatives
participated, each receiving q per cent on
his earning during the period named. Nearly
S1,257 were distributed in sums ranging
say they will continue the system another
six mnnths
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BYLAWS ADOPTED.
The Rockland Public Library Moving
on-aoIIer Skating Contest.
Especial to the Press.l

RocKLAND. January 20.-The schooners
Delaware and Geo. A. Pierce, which went on
the beach at Owls Head during last Mon
days high tide. still remain nigh aud dry,
waiting another high course Of tides.
A five mile rolling skating match for three
cash prizes will take place in the Opera
House Saturday night. Several of Rock
lands we'll known experts are among the
contestants.
At meeting of tie Rockland Public Lii
brary Association held last evening code Of
bylaws was adopted
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Collision Near cravesend.


LONDON. January 2O.-The Wilson line
steamer Ontrato, which sailed from New
castle January 18th, for New York. arrived
here today in damaged condition, and was
docked for repairs. The Ontranto's bow
was damaged in collision with the sinking
steamer Lyon. The accident occurred at
Gravesend at midnight last night.
Tenants Are Frightened.
DUBLIN, January 20-From official sources
it is learned that 900 tenants in Kilkenny,
who adopted the "plan of campaign" :have
paid no rents since the split In the Irish par
ty, and that 80 per cent of the tenants are
now anxious to come to terms with their
landlords.
French Men Of war Closing In.
PARIS, January 20.-The French govern
meDt has decided TO order several French
men-of-wsr to rendezvous in Gillian waters.
chiIisn Porte aIockaded.
NEW YORK. January 20.-Flint & Co.
have received cable message from their
correspondents at Valparaiso, Chill. an
nouncng that blockade has been estab-
lished at Iquique. Pisagua and Caleta Bue-
Da
Formal Protests Entered.
LONDON, January 20 Representative of
foreign governments at Santiago de Chill
have entered formal protests against the
blockade of Chilian ports by war vessels In
posse ssiou of the insurgents.
Foreign Notes.
Heavy snow storms are reported through
| out Greece.
The condition of Charles Bradlaugh is
| said to he extremely critical.
| The Pope has authorized a denial of the
| report that he has cabled President Harrison
| In regard to the Sioux war.
A general thaw has set in throughout Eng.
been suffering on account of the recent Sc
| we're weather.
The tariff committee of the French Cham
per has rejected proposal of the sub-com
mlItSe to tax raw cotton and fax, and these
articles remain exempt from duty. The
cOmnittee approve the placing of duty or
Some OF the employees of the Southwest
ford Scotland. They were pravaiied n n nor
to quit work by John Burns. Np0'
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Cornelius StackpoIe.

Cornelius Stackpole, respected business
man Of Auburn. died suddenly Oh Tuesday.
A few weeks ago he was thrown from his
been In poor health, but no serious appre
tensions were felt as he seemed TO be
gaining. About fifteen minutes before his
death Mr.. Stackpole complained Of faint
ness and was pressed for breath, followed by
nausea. A few minutes later he breathed
his last. at one time he was In business in
Portland, but most of his life was spent In
Auburn In the grocery business. He was a
member Of the Court street Baptist church.
He leaves a widow, and daughter by his
first wife, who died years ago. and who was
a sister of the late James Dlngley. This
daughter is the wife Of Arthur Sprague Of
Auburn. Mr.. otackpOle was 6S pears Of age.
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Oxford Bears.

A meeting of the executive committee of
the Oxford Bear Association will be held at
the residence OF DIR. Z. E. Holt. Congress
street, next Thursday evening at o'clock.
A full attendance Is expected
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

FTHE Judiciary Committee will give public
IL hearing at their room, State House, Augusta,
on THURSDAY, Jany. 29th, at 2 O'Clock D. M,
upon question of expediency OF changing present
method OF publishing Maine Reports.
BY order of the committee.
FRANKLIN G. PAYSON,
janl6dsntd Secretary.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

HE judiciary Committee vii will Igypte give public
Enousta- on THURSDAY. January %, 1891, at
two o'cIoc D. m to all parties Interested In bill
70 amend Sec. so, Chap II, OF Rev. Stats, relat-
in o. 10 fptox icatlDg liquors.
By order of the committee,
FRANKLIN q. PAYS0N,
tan16sntd Secretary.
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Patents Granted.

WASHINGTON, January 20.-The following
patents have been granted to Maine people:
E. G. Farnham Dover, COW tall holder.
F. Robinson, Bangor railway time signal.
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SENATOR HILL.

Not Ben of Georgia, But David 3.
New York.
ALBANY, January 20.-The legislature at
noon today proceeded TO vote for United
States Senator. The result in the assembly
was as follows David B. Hill, Is; VIM M.
Evarts. IS. In the senate, David B. HILLS
VIM. M. Eyarts. IS.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

VIHE judiciary Committee will give public
Ill hearing at their room at the State House,
Augusta, on TUESDAY, January q, 1891, at
two o'clock p. m. upon question OF expediency of
repeating Chap, 298 Of Public Laws of 1889, re.
ating to peddlers and hawkers.
By order Of the committee.
FRANKLIN G. PAYSoN,
jan16sntd Secretary.
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PEACE AT HARTFORD.
Senator Piatt Receives Every Re-
publican Vote.

HARTFORD, Ct, January 2o.-In the
House the committee on contested elections
reported in favor of Chichester, Republican,
of Wilton. The report was adopted, 151 to
SS.
The Senate was called to order by Lieuten-
ant Governor Merwin, who holds over under
the old administration. Alsop, Democrat.
who was declared lieutenant governor last
week, was absent and is said to be out of the
city.
The House today voted for United States
Senator as follows:
Whole number of votes ....252
Necessary r choice. lce...........-........127
Orvle II. p att. Meriden, Rep. ....134
Carlos s. French, Seymour Dem... %
TN. Walker. New London, Dem. 80
OCdll6IluB ..sss.................... W
In the Senate Platt has seven votes and
French II. Both houses meet tomorrow at
IL o'clock
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NEW YORK. January 2O.-Flint g. Co.
have received cable message from their
correspondents at Valparaiso, Chilli. an
nouncng that blockade has been estab-
lished at Iquique. Pisagua and Caleta Bue-
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WEST END CLOTHING HOUSE
WIN. NASH & co.,
$50 Congress Street, cor. Oak Street.
Janl3 diff
THE w EAThE
Fair and Warmer,

FaIr and Wafmer.
Following Is the forecast Of the weather for
Maine: Fair; westerly winds; stationary
temperature except Eastern Maine. warmer.
Local Weather Reoort.
PORTLAND, Me-, January 20, 1891.
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Relating TO InsoIvent Debtors.

An Act additional to Section 43, CHdptef 10, Rs
s., relating to fnsolvent Debtors:
Section 1.-The debtor may take and subscribe
the oaI h contained In the forty-thrd section OF
chapter 10 r. s., and petition for his discharge in
accordance with the provision of said chapter at
any time within two years from the date OF the
fails TO take said oath and pc fti0n for his dis
charge within the time herein limited, all proceed
ings In Insolvency may be dismissed upon the pc
tltion OF any party interested. after such notice
shown the time herein limited shall be extended
Section 2.-Chapter 63 Of the Public Laws OF
1887, and chapters z17 and 218 of the Public
Laws OF 1889 are hereby repealed.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.
RAILROADS AND TELEGRApHS.

VyHE committee on Railroads and Telegraphs
IL have assigned hearings upon bills and petit
tions referring 10 them as follows:
For Wednesday, Jan. 81, '91, p. m.-An act
to amend charter Of Biddeford s. Saco Railroad
Company.
For Wednesday Jan %, 70 8 p. m.-An act TO
incorporate the Waldo Street Railway Company.
An act to incorporate the Lewiston, Augusta and
Camden Railroad Company.
1an2osntd W. Nj. AVER, Sec'y.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

JANUARY 13, 1891.
ORDERED, That the time for the reception of
" bills and petitions for private aud special
legislation be limited to Saturday, January 81,
1891, and that all petitions and bills presented
after that date be r. ferred the next Legislature
Read and passed. w. S. COTTON, Clerk.
A true copy. Attest: W. s. COTTON, Clerk.
ianIA dtdsn
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Among the petitioners for the passage of
the dental registration bill whose prayers
have reached the legislature. are B. w. Part
ridge and 6S others of Gardiner. VIM. Dew.
Hyde and 54 others of Brunswick. w. B.
Thompson and % others of Newfeld, Fred
erick Robie and GA others of Gorham, +. H.
Upper and % others of Lincoln. A. r. Blk
by and 1O4 others of Skowhegan. Henry In-
and 81 others Of HouIton, Dr. A. E. Cole and
20 others of Buckfeld, c. F. Whitman and 20
others of Norway, Franklin j. Rollins and
IA others of Portland
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weather Observations.

M ,au daiiy ther....22.7l Max. vel. wind. ..13
M iximum ther. Cotal precip.. o
Minimum tber.....l7.2
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Bribery Charged In Washington.

OLYMPIA, WASH, January Ex-senator
Watson G. Squire has been renominated by
legislative caucus in the state Of Washing
ton. No ballot was taken in the House for
United States Senator. Metcalf of Stevens
county charged Clarke of Spokane with at.
temptto bribe him to vote for Calkins. He
deposited with the Speaker $500 paid him.
The House adjourned till tonight to inyesti-
gate.
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Points.

Petitions for an increase of the appropria-
tion for the State Board of Agriculture SO
that 1t may do the work that the agricultural
interests Of the state demand; also that the
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d icSloidtlNo CduCuo III tuo Sbdtc VI w douluS-
ton. No ballot was taken in the House for
United States Senator. Metcalf Of Stevens
county charged Clarke OF Spokane with at.
tempt to bribe him to vote for Calktns. He
deposited with the Speaker $500 paid him.
The House adjourned till tonight to investi-
gate:
Cameron Re-EIected.
HARRISBURG, Pa, January 20-The vote
for United States Senator in the Senate this
Black, DEM, 10. Senator Dogan, Dem., vot-
ed for j. c. Aioly. Three Democrats we're
absent In the House Cameron had 49,
Black u, Taggart Ind. and Rep, u.
Senator Jones Endorsed.
LITTLE Rock, Ark. January 20.-Both
Houses of the Legislature balloted for
United States senator today. In the House
the vote stood: James K. Jones, 80; Jacob
Fricher, Rep, IL and 3 scattering. In the
Senate. Jones, 26; scattering 2.
against EIecrIons Bill.
TRENTON. N. j.. January 2O.-The DEM
ocratlc majority in the House OF Assembly
has passed joint resolution requesting the
Senators and Representatives in Congress
from New Jersey to oppose the passage OF
the elections bill.
Senator vance's Vote.
RALEIGH, N. c., January 2O.-Today.'s
ballot for Udited States Senator resulted: In
the Senate, Zebulan B. Vance, 40; Peter =.
Pritchard, Z. In the House. Vance Sc, Pritch-
ard 13, Oliver 81. Dockerp1.
Three Houses EIecr Teller.
DENVER, January 20.-Tne Senate this
morning elected 81. M. Teller to succeed
himself by vote of IA to 10. The regular"
aud combine" houses met separately. Both
gave Teller majority.
Nh Elao<lo, ia fIIInnIc
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. January 20.-The bal
lot for United States Senator to succeed Far
well resulted: Senate, Palmer, "a; Oglesby.
27. House, Palmer. II; Oglesby, 70; Street.
er, 8.
Missouri Elects Vest.
JEFFERSON CITY, NJ T., January 20.-The
vote in the Senate on United States Senator
today was: Vest. dem, "a; Headley, rep.
Z; Jones, labor, 1. In the House, Vest, lV6
Headley, 25; Leonard, labor, 6.
Senator Mitchell Reelected.
SALEM, Ore, January 2O.-The Senate and
House today balloted for United Senator.
In the Senate the ballot resulted: j. III.
Mitchell. Rep, %; B. Goldsmith. DEM, 6.
In the House, Mitchell Al. Goldsmith 10.
Toll Syc amore Re- e-NomInoted.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, January 2O-The
Democratic majority in the legislature has
re-nominatrd Daniel w. Voorhees, for United
States Senator.
North Dakota Fails to Elect.
BISMARCK. N. d., January 20.-There was
no choice 10 the legislature for United States
Senator today.
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Cameron Re-rIected.

HARRISBURG, Pa. January 2O.-The vote
for United States Senator in the Senate this
atternaon resulted: Cameron, Rep. 81;
Black, DEM, 15. Senator Dogan, DEM, vot-
ed for j. c. Ai0ly. Three Democrats were
absent In the House Cameron had 49,
Black II, Taggart, Ind. and Rep,
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up. He moved that the Senate be asked to
return the order. The Senate reconsidered
the vote by which 1t had passed the order
and sent 1t back. Mr.. Hawes declared the
order one which would entail a needless ex-
pense. He Thought the members could file
their Kennebec Journals and that they
would answer all purposes.
Mr.. Porter of Bangor agreed with Mr..
Halves. Several other members spoke on
the subject and finally on motion Of Mr..
Harriss of East Machlas, the matter was
tabled until II n m. tOm0rrOw.
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N About a Journal.

Today Mr.. Hawes Of Deering. brought the
matter Of printing the journal Of proceedings
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RECEIPTS AT ,srAMP COUNTER
Total Postal Receipts,

Total receipts Local Bust
ness b......-...sss.s. So.
P0sImasters' Deposits.... a