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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Mrs. Corbitt arrived here Mon
day from Nashville to spend some
time with her husband who is run
ming the Sloan orbitt photo gal
lery here. She is accompanied by
her two children. $500
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The Best Salye in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Tteter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect sat
sfaction, or money refunded.
Price 20 cents a box. For sale
by j. X. Barlow. fowls
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Queen Victoria has a remarka-
bly, fine head of hair, for lady of
her age; but her son, the Prince
of Wales, is quite bald. Had he
used Ayers Hair Vigor earlier in
life, his head might, today, have
been covered as well as that of his
royal mother. It's not too late yet.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

j. B. Wesson aud Miss Lucy
Wolf were married Tuesday even
ing at the residence of Esquire j.
N. Paulk, by that official.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06
Hornbeake, Tenn, Nov. 90 1890.

Hornbeake, Tenn, Nov. 20, 1890.
take great pleasure in recon-
mending your most wonderful
Lemon Chill Tonic to all who may
have cause to use a medicine of
that nature. My daughter had
the chills for twelve months and
all to no purpose until she tried
your Lemon Chill Tonic, of which
one third of a bottle cured her,
and now she is we'll and healthy.
Would say, | hear it often spoken
of, and have yet to hear of a sin.
gle case it has not cured.
j. w. HAYS.
For sale and guaranteed by j,
X. Barlow. 2
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

The Epworth League meeting
will be next Sunday night instead
of Sunday evening. W. P. Barn
hill will conduct the services.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

d. j. Hughes g. Co. have the
most complete line of Dress Goods
and Trimmings they have ever
had. Call and see them.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Without money and regardless
of price at KendalPs will be found
the incest assortment of Ladies'
Hats, trimmings, and Fancy Gro.
ceries, Dry Goods, &c. Cash paid
for eggs, chickens and all kinds
of produce.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

If you want to see the best and
the cheapest stock of Over Goats
and Clothing in general, go to d.
J. Hughes & Co.'S.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Misses Mary and Inez Street
and Miss Tolie Davy are making
the round trip to st. Louis on the
CITY of Savannah. u
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Mrs. Winfield and daughter, Miss
Lizzie, of Memphis, passed through
here Tuesday going to visit DR..
and Mrs. l.. b. Irwin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

w. w. Crawford came in Satur-
day night and left on the Clyde
Monday night with his family, to
return to their home at Birming-
ham. Ala. M M
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. V. Sewer are
entertaining a very young gentle
man at their country villa, who
arrived Monday, Oct. 3, 1892.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Thos. Travillion, of Ruth, is ma.
king a tour of the West and writes
that he is well pleased with the
country.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

The Republicans put j. G. Mitch
ell, and the Democrats put ID. w.
Broyles in the field Monday as
candidates for the Legislature.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

DR.. L. L. Convey win preach at
the Methodist church the Sd Sun
day night, and Rev. J.Y. Morley
the 4th Sunday night in this month.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Baker Bros. have just opened
a large stock of The Hamilton
Brown Shoe Co.'s celebrated
Boots and Shoes. They are the
best goods on the market; try them
and you will never want any other
kind.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

ID. j. Hughes & Co. have Just
received a large line of carls3lng
and furniture.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

The many remarkable cures of
ootarrh effected by the use OF Az
e er,s' sarsaparilla is conclusive
''reof that this loathsome and dan
p psyoas disease is one of the blood,
e svIy needing such a searching and
no. ooverful Alternative to thoroughly
eradicate it.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

you want German Town yarn,
SaxQny yarn and Shaker tlannels,
90 to ID. j. Hughes & Co.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

1. M. Hopper will preach at the
Christian church Saturday night
and Sunday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

ii. L. Yancy and daughter, Miss
Della, of Morris Chapel, were in
town Monday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06
Insurance.

OF all kinds effected at the of
fee Of James Williams, fire, life
md accident insurance agency, up
stairs over Bank of Savannah.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Donald Edwards left Tuesday
night for Nashville to. attend
school at the State Normal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

j. NJ. Paisley is very low with
typhoid fever.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

When will it rain again.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

j. X. Barlow went TO st. Louis
Tuesday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

The Allen j. Duncan was out
this week in place of the Clyde.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Kendall & Quinn have begun the
erection Of q new stable.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Are you comingl
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

soy- WINE or cARDuI. Tonic Tor Women.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06
Corinth House.
Md You Know

That the small sum Of one cent
dav will insure one thousand
dollars for three years against Fire
and Lightning. Is your Home IN
snred, if not the price is no ex-
cuse; good aud solvent companies
will protect you. See
James Williams, Agent
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Elder b. p. Odeneal will preacl
at Eureka at 3 p IN Sunday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

- slscg.plAuonT ss. for Dyspepsia
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06
CORRESPONDENCE.

soy- sLAck.DRAueHr tea cures Constipation
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-06

Next week.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
For cHARIrY,s SAKE.
Contributions Solicited Tor the support
n CharIta bio Institution.

Contributions Solicited Ior the support Of
u Charltn bio Institution.
George Mcdonald has somewhere
said: when God comes to man, the
man looks around to see what he can
do for his neighbor. The kindest thing
a man can do for his Heavenly Father is
TO be kind to His other children" "
Some of these children are now shell
tered in the home at 81 Thirteenth
street, q charity which commonds
itself to all benevolent people, and OF
which it is duty and delight to speak
in terms OF praise. The West Virginia
Home for Friendless and Aged Women
is non.sectanan, and opens its doors to
needy ones OF all creeds and no creed.
Lodging and food for limited time are
given free, and employment secured for
all who are willing to work. Demands
on its hospitality are constant, because
it is the only place in Wheeling which
offers shelter and protection to women
and girls in need OF temporary home.
Contributions Of groceries, potatoes and
apples can be left at Mr.. A. ]. McGar-
rell's, 1850 Market street; Mr.. Gregory
Gilbert, $500 Market street, and o. E.
Murray & Co., 1906 Market street.
Clothing can be sent to the Home, 81
Thirteenth street, and money to Mrs. ].
A. Bell, treasurer, or Mrs. D. A. Gun.
ningham, president OF the board OF
managers, 1903 Fourteenth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
John Chambers, who Burned the
Marshall County Aims House,
ADOPTS A REALLY UNIQUE METHOD.
OF Shutting on tho Mortal Coil in his
Cell ut the MoundsvilIe Jail, where
he is Awaiting Transfer to the Peni-
tentiary-He is Nearly Successful in
his Endeavor

John Chambers, who set fire to the
Marshall county aims house last July,
causing a damaging confagration in
which two aged inmates Of the institu-
ton were roasted to death, attempted
to kill himself in the Moundsville Jail
Sunday night. He succeeded in getting
the iron bedstead in his cell loosened
and showed the end OF it UP alongside
the cell wall, caught his throat between
it and the wall His weight only tight
ened its grip on his neck, and but for
the timely arrival of the iailer, life
would soon have been extinct. Cham
bers was convicted in the circuit court
last week and sentenced to four years
and half in the penitentiary for his
crime. The prospects OF his long incar-
ceration no doubt preyed upon his
mind and led him to attempt selt.de..
struction. Chambers is supplemented
and is not considered responsible. This
fact accounts for the light sentence
given him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
CIRCUIT COURT OPENS.
The Grand Jury has not Completed Its
Labors-ProCeodipgs Yesterday.

The Grand Jury has not Completed It,
Labors-ProCeedipgs Yesterday.
The November term of the circuit
court opened yesterday with Judge
Campbell on the bench in Part / and
Judge PAUL in Part II. The grand
jury was impaneled and all criminal
business will be heard in Part II. The
jury consists OF the following gentle
men, William Wolvington having been
excused by the court: John W. Mich
oils, William &. Lewis, A. L. Carter
Charles Hess, Lewis Fox. W. r. Don
aldson, John Friedel, Fred Unruh,
Lawrence Zarnitz, Henry Amick, Fred
Happy, James Reed, Frank Grubler,
A. J. Schultze and Charles Brandfass,
The grand jury did not finish its de-
liberations, and will be in session again
to-day.
IN the case of Louis Rheims vs.. the
Standard Fire Insurance Company, the
defendant fled an additional statement,
to which the plaintiff demurred, and
the argument was set for another day.
In the case OF the Chicago Arc Light
and Power Co. VS.. the Standard Insur,
ance Co. the same proceedings were
had.
James Casterline, of Pennsylvania,
was allowed S. 80 as special witness fees
and expenes in the felony case OF Elsie
Gray.
The ballots inadvertently sealed up
by election commissioners and given
into the custody OF Clerk Mitchell were
ordered to be opened by the grand
jury. resealed and handed over to the
board of commissioners, in pursuance
OF that body's request.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
ROsInn yoke,,. Enrnromon.

The sale of seats for Rcsina Vokes's
engagement at the Opera House Novem-
Der "a, % and 90, will open at Houses
music store this morning. Among the
thousands Of good things said about this
charming star are the following:
Her personality has a charm Of
which no other actress gives even sug-
gestion. "-Boson Beacon.
"Rosina Vokes is Just as trulya an artist
as Nine. Bernhardt Chicago Times.
"There ia not another comedienne on
the stage who can boastof the perfection
OF finish that Miss Vokes shows."-Kan-
sas City Journal.
"The daintiest, brightest, pretties t
piece OF comedy that the English stage
has produced. "-,Sdn Francisco Examiner.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

Eight cases were disposed OF in the
police court at yesterday mornings ses-
sion, the majority being plain drunkb,
and only one paid his fine. Joseph
Dixon, Louis Jordon, James Johnson
and William Miller, charged with being
drunk on Sunday, we're each fined S.
and costs, in'default Of which they went
to the hill for short period. William
Kemp was fined S. and costs for in
decent exposure OF person, which he
failed to make good, and he was sent
up for thirty days. dukes" Reilly was
fined So and costs for raising q dis
turbahce at his home. in default OF
which he was sent to the hill for thirty
days. John 0'Neill, charged with rails
ing q disturbance at his boarding house,
was given s. and costs which no was
unable to pay, and he also was sent up
for thirty days. Robert Osborne, also
charged with disorderly conduct at his
homo and kicking in a door, was fined
s. and costs. which he paid.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
INC Dramatic Event Of lho sea.On.

The warde-James company repre-
sents, in a very large measure, the uni
ted strength OF the best tragedy clement
on the American stage, and their en-
gagement in this city at the Opera
House on Monday. November IS, is
looked upon rs the most Important
theatrical event OF tile year.
Henry Guy Carleton's beautiful ro-
mantle drama, "rhe Lenis Moutt," will
be seen Tor the first time in this city.
Mr.. Warde will appear in his original
role OF RinGJdo, and Mr.. James will act
the strong rolc OF Fra Angelo. All the
scenes for the piece is carried by tho
company, none OF the local scenery be-
ing used. The scenic effects are parti-
cularly fine, especially the moonlight
scene in the palace gardens, and
the costumes are distinguished by a
lavish use OF taste, beauty and richness.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

Clerk Hook yesterday admitted to
record transfers OF real estate as fol-
November 81, 1892, by Benjamin F.
Bachman and wife to Charles +. Bach
man, for a strip Of ground on South
Front street, Island; consideration
April %, 1892, by Mary Gion to Laura
NJ. Deiibaugh, all her dover right to n
lot at the corner OF Market and Pike
streets; consideration S66 90.
November IA, 1892, by Andrew II.
Patterson and wife to. Annie NJ. Smith,
for lot No. 4 in Patterson's addition to
Elm Grove; consideration $3.50.
October 3, 1902, by I. J. Hugus, guar
dian, to Laura NJ. Defbaugh. for lot
located at the corner of Market and
Pike streets, the sale OF which was or
dered in suit in chancery; conbidera-
tim S150
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

The Steubenville Star says: There is
a general expression Of sympathy for
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Sulzbacher on account
OF the death OF their only child, S. Syl-
van, at their home on Dock street Sun
day afternoon. at 2:SO o'clock, aged
seven weeks. The child had been in i'll
health for some time and despite every
thing that medical skill and careful at
tention could do, it gave up its spirit to
its Maker, leaving its grief stricken pa
rents to mourn its loss. Only those
who have undergone the affection can
realize their sorrow, but all will ex-
tend to them the heartiest sympathy.
The funeral will take place on Tuesday
ut Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
Did Not stenI the parrot..

The examining trial of Wash sayre,
charged by George Rinkus with the lar
ceny of two parrots valued at $40, took
place last night at Z o'clock before
Squire George Arkle, and resulted in
the discharge OF Sayre. He had been
arrested Saturday afternoon at Elm
Grove by Constable Anderson, and in
default OF bail went to jail. The prose-
cution failed to make out case.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

people overlooked the importance OF
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action, but now
that it Is generally known that Syrup
of Figs will permanently cure habitual
constipation, we'll informed people will
not buy other laxatives, which act for Q
time, but finally injure the system.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
Two BOYS Injured Iyhile CoastlnS.

Henry and Joe Maynard, two youths
OF Caldwells Run, are the latest victims
of the inevitable boys sled. They at
tempted to coast down hill, and when
about half way down the sled struck a
tree stump, throwing both boys agrinst
it. Joe's right arm was broken, and
the other lad received fractured skull.
Neither is in dangerous condition.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

New Pullman Vestibule Buffet Sleep
ing Cars have been added to the Balti-
more & Ohio Express leaving Wheel
ny daily at 1910 p. III. for Cincinnati,
ST. Louie, and all points south and south
west. The Baltimore 4 Ohio is the
only line operating Pullman Buffet
night service and Pullman Parlor Cars
between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

IF you cannot SEQ and need Speotnoles
you should call on IT'S md have your eyes
tcsted without charge. We have the tines vt
instruments and more experience than amy
other Opticlnn in the Stnte, and guarantees
satisfaction or money refunded.
JACOB W. 0RUBB,
Jewelor md Optieian.
Corner Twelfth and Market.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

II you need spactacles, eyes tire or
head aches when reading or sewing,
consult and have your eyes carefully
and scientifically tested for Glasses
without charge by Professor Shelf, the
Optician, corner Main and Eleventh
streets. The only exclusive optician in
the state. TThs&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

Two marriage licenses were issued by
Clerk Hook yesterday, one to James
BuchannoH, aged 20 years, and Laura
B. McGlumphrey, aged % years, both
OF Delos, Monroe county, o., and one to
George G. LeRey, aged 81 years, and
Elsie Garrison, aged 81 years, both OF
this city.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
NEW GOODS, Ngw GoopsM

our Fall and Winter Overcoatings, Suit
ings, Pnntnloonings and Fancy VestingS
have been received, which we Will make up
In the latest styles at reasonable prices.
Call in and inspect same before purchasing
elsewhere. c. HESS Il SONS,
Merchant Tuilors and Rurnishers,
rrh4s 1881 and 1898 Market Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

THE shooting season is now open. We
have 1876 hrst-clhss single and Double
Breech- LOntlinE shot Guns, including the
"Pnrker," 'Coit" and "Lefever." We offer
these goods Mt lower prices than any
i. G. DILLON & co.,
Lending j cMelers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
Now wan pnpe.a and uorasr.

Just received, $1,000 pieces for spring
trade OF 1888. Prices 8, s, 10 and loo.
Borders and ceilings to match. Best
bargains ever offered. Call and sec
them at Jos. GRAVES,
90 Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

This Is the seAs0n-John FriedeI-FiIh Page.
Thanksgiving Dinner-Alexander Frsw-sec
ond Page
For Sale-River Lots
I.Dst-SmRll Dog.
Card OF ThRnkS-Louis schwnlb.
Piano Tuuing-F. ". Baumer i Co.
WHnted-A Young Man,
Furniiurc-House & Herrmann-Eighth Page.
For SaIe-Heatlng Stove.
last India Curry Powder-o. E. Murray 4 Co.
0ystOrs-W. o. McCluskey.
Wheeling Business College
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

scRoFuL4, whether hereditary or &C
quired, is thoroughly expelled from the
blood by Hoods SarsaparilIa, the great
blood purifier. I2
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

THE children at the Homo need yoni
contribution. Please lot your grocer Ill
yDur anCk
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22

For the next three days only We offer
regular So Shoe for 81.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-11-22
Glre GateIli9earer.


0tleel No,. :.S nnd "a lourtoontll streot.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-27
WEALTH, DEBT AND TAXATION.

One of the most valuable of the one
hundred and seventy-six bulletins issued
by the census bureau is the last one
bearing that number The compilation
embraces detailed information as to the
Indebtedness of more than 10000 places
in this country, and in each instance
comparison is made between the debt,
total and per capita, of 1890 and 1880. 1t
also embraces statistics of foreign
national and local debt.
The debt less sinking fund of the
world on June /, 1890, including 81, $780,,
740, 252 local foreign debt, was $780, 1885,
132, 1913.
The national debt Of the United States,
less sinking fund, at the date given, was
1891, 1863, 104, a decrease in ten years Of
$1,000, 557, 260.
State and local debts of the United
States, same date, 81. 135, 210, 442, which
is an increase in ten years of 81, 931 ,795
The aggregate of state debts is given
at $22S, 997, 3S9. a decrease of sos, 246, 700.
County debt, S145, 04S, O45: increase $780,
942, O19. Municipal debt, $724, 463, 600;
increase S40,114,217. School district
debt, $50, 7O1, 94S; increase $40, 121, 1866.
The average annual decrease in the
national debt of the United States dur
ing the decade exceeded 500, 900, 900;
the decrease per capita of combined ma
tional, state and local debt during the
same period was from $60o7 to $32.37,
while other statistics show that the
value of property assessed for taxation
meanwhile from 81, ,000,-
900 to $25, 900, 600, 900, or so per cent,
indicating reduction of public debt and
an increase of wealth for the country
at least in modern times.
Maryland has the largest per capita
of combined debt. it being $40, 46; the |
smallest is credited to West Virginia, !
So, 30; the average for the states and |
territories is given at $1S. 10, decrease
in ten years of $4.27.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-27
MOTIVES.
To the Editor Of the EaS.e.

To the Editor OF the Faye
What consideration is to the best
men the greatest mducement TO accent
public Office" Plato represents Soc
rates as saying 10 Thrasmachus in
answer TO this question, that men must
be paid in one of three WAYS for being
willing to govern, namely-with money,
or honor or a penalty for refusing 10
govern" Ambition and avarice beino
justly discredited.' The best men will
not be influenced by money considera-
tons. and not being selfishly ambitious
for honor, solely. they would not be
persuaded by this motive; therefore
necessity must be laid upon them
and they must ne induced to serve from
a Trustworthy fear of punishment. for
he who refuses 10 serve is liable To be
ruled by one who is worse than which
no punishment can be greater. and the
fear of this induces the good to take
office; not because they would. but
because they cannot help but DO So
under the call OF necessity"
This great philosopher saws further;
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-27
KRATS.

Effort is revived in congress to secure
reduction in the rate of postage on
first class mail matter from 2 to l cent
Postmaster General Wanamaker, who
has been understood to favor such re-
duction, when asked his opinion there
on stated that he is in favor of the prop
osition at the proper time, but thinks the
time has not yet arrived. If the depart
ment were self sustaining or the proposed
reduction would stimulate a sufficient
increase in business to make good the
loss the reduction would unavoidably
entail there would be no objection to its
being made, but since there is regular
deficit in the receipts from the postal
service, and it being certain that the re-
duction would not be made good by the
increase of business and revenue, the
public interest does not demand that the
change be made at this time. The re-
duction would unquestionably greatly
benefit portion of the business commu-
nifty, but the number so benefited would
be very small in comparison to the whole
people, to whom the rate of postage is a
very small matter, but who would have
to help to make good the losses reduc-
ton in the rate would entail.