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, 1892-04-05
GOULD'S MOVE.
He has Arranged a Surprise for
the Union Pacific.

Some Railroad Nem WILL Not Like
the Change he is Going TO Make.
WILL the Gould management
Continue is Asked.
OMAHA April Sit is announced today
in railroad circles that Gould has arranged
a surprise for the traffic departments of the
east. 1t is to make Leeds succeed MelIen
as Union Pacific traffic manager. It is
stated thus by an old official Of the Union
Pacific. The new traffic manager
will be J. S. Leeds if Jay Gould con
tinues in control of the road Leeds lost
his official head last summer because he
made a cut rate on sugar from New York
to Denver. He was favorite of Gould's,
and Of course, was associated with NJ.
Clarke. While they could not retain him
in the service of the Missouri Pacific with
out breaking up the traffic association the
rules do not prevent his employment by
anotherroad. Gould possibly feels there is
something due the man who has suffered
in his service, and he proposes to
use the opening on the Union
Pacific to settle the score. In
cidentally he may want satisfaction out
of The lines that insisted ON Leeds dis
missaI and he may find it in putting Leeds
where be will be thorn in their side.
Leeds is now on the coast at the head OF
the freight bureau organized by the Cali
fornia merchants for self-protection Gen
eral Manager Clarke, of the Union Pacific,
has said that he will not appoint a traffic
manager to succeed Weller until after he
, 1892-04-05
TACOMA'S ELECTION.
Encouraging Outlook for the Republic
cans Today.

Colonel H. F. Garretson, of the harbor
line commission, arrived on the noon train
today from Tacoma, where the municipal
election is in progress and is exciting the
attention of everybody. Col. Garretson
stated that matters looked most promising
for the republicans, and that the whole re-
publican ticket would probably be elected
by a respectable majority
Business was largely suspended through
quietly, and there was a digniied effort on
the part of both parties to show their
strength. Yesterday their was some heavy
betting both ways. "The demonstration
last night" continued the colonel, twas a
magnlncednft d to one eeno PeoPie We're 6us en-
If Huson is elected the demonstration to-
morrow evening will be unparalleled in the
history Of the state"
, 1892-04-05
New Corporations
Filed in the Office Of secretary of stat

Filed in the Office Of secretary of state,
April 4th;
The Puget Sound Hospital Association
of Tacoma; capital, 100000
Mcconnell, Chambers company Of Pull
man, Whitman county; capital, 100000.
The Washington Shingle company, Of
Spokane capital, $4,000.
New corporations filed today were:
Centralia Grocery Company, Of Cen
tralia; capital, $25, 900.
Tacoma Lake Park and Columbia River
Railway Company; capital, 100000.
, 1892-04-05
TELEGRAPHIC TALES.

Rudyard Kipling, is in Vancouver, B. o.,
with his wife, en- route to India.
Things are quieting down in Buenos
Ayres and the revolution is over.
An engineer fireman and brakeman were
killed on freight train OIL the Chesapeake
& Ohio +. r. near Charleston, West Va.
Struck rock.
]: IS. Leeds is to be appointed general
traffic manager of the Union Pacific in
place of Mellen. Jay Gould it is said is re-
sponsible for this appointment.
The house of representatives passed the
Chinese exclusion bill. Yeas, 179; nays, AZ.
--latest News From Washing tom.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Mr. Whitelaw
Reid, United States minister to France,
called on the president this morning in
company with Secretary Blaine. He (pre-
sented a treaty concluded with France and
it will be transmitted to the senate for ac-
tion.
Owing to the absence of SO many mem
bers, the cabinet meeting today was of
very short duration.
1t is said at the department of state that
Minister Egan has been granted leave OF
absence to visit the United States and that
McCreery will act as United States charge
d affairs until the minister returns to his
post at Santiago.
The improvement in Justice Lamar's
condition continues. 1t is reported at his
residence today that he rested easily last
night and that hopes for his complete re-
coyery in short time are encouraging.
, 1892-04-05
shot Him Dead.

ST.. LOUIS, April 5.-A special telegram
from Bristol, Tenn. to the Post Dispatch
says; At 2 o'clock this morning, J. R.
Jordan, furniture dealer Of this city, shot
and killed N. g. Adams, husband of his
(Jardan's) paramour. 1t seems that
Adams was trying to keep Jordan from the
woman's bedroom when the latter pulled
his pistol and shot him dead.
, 1892-04-05
"A Grave Crisis.

LONDON, April 5.-The effects Of the coal
miners strike in Durham promise most
disastrous results. The coal in the large
factories is almost gone. Soon many fail
ures of we'll known firms are expected All
berths on the riveriTyne are filled with idle
vessels, the coal which whole communities
trade and industry in North England.
, 1892-04-05
COnnetent.

Troy Chief: Nicholas Crouch, the COM
poser Of the music to Mrs. Crawford's song
of Kathleen Mavourneen, is now old and
feeble He is the father of twenty-five
children. A man with that many children
necessarily had to be stirring at all hours
of the night, and was therefore compe-
tent person to notify Kathleen that the
gray dawn was breaking.
, 1892-04-05
New York stock Market.

New YORK, April .-Noon-Fours cou-
pom, 1574; Pacific IS, 8; Atchison, 36z5;
Central Pacific, 3o14 Burlington, 371z; Den
yer & Rio Grande, III; Northern Pacific,
%; preferred, 615s; Northwestern, 1917 !;
New York Central, 14113; Oregon Naviga-
ton, 85; North American, IA; Pacific
Mail, 35; Rock Island, so; ST. Paul 4
Omaha, Az; Texas Pacific, 1O26; Union
Pacific 43A; Wells Fargo Expess, 43;
Western Union S71I
, 1892-04-05
I'm a Dangerous Condition

SAN Francisco, CAL, April Sal. Will
son, plumer, who was stabbed in the head
by young man named Coffroth, during
quarrel Saturday night, is pronounced to
Be II dangerous Condition. Coaroth IS IS
secretary for the superior judge of this
county, and it is alleged was under the in
fuence of liquor at the time.
, 1892-04-05
Republicans had the Rest of i,

CHICAGO, April "a resume Of city cleo
tions in Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Kansas and
North Dakota show that in majority of
places local issues took precedence over
politics; that when party lines were drawn
the republicans had the best of it. Demo-
Gratis generally were successful in securing
large maiorities.
, 1892-04-05
Prisoners Revolt,

MADRID, April 5.-There is a serious re-
volt among the convicts in the prison at
Granada. The gendarmes were called to
quell the disturbance, and fired upon the
prisoners killing one and fatally wound
ing two. The rest of the prisoners were re-
turned to the cells,
, 1892-04-05
The Outlook i'm Rhode Island.

Providence, R. r., April 5-The prepar-
atory work for the election on Wednesday
is about over. The indications point to
the election of republican majority leg
islature. The state ticket is likely to fail
Of election, with the democrats with a
slight plurality. This, however, will be of
no avail, if the legislature is republican.
, 1892-04-05
Nervous Pr0stratinn. .

drunkenness, fits, opium habit. st. vitus
dance, hysteria, headache. hot flashes,
nervous dyspepsia, confusion, are cured by
DR.. Miles NerYine. Trial bottles and fine
books free at Acme drug store. Mari & Ross
proprietors, or by mail 10 cents, DR.. Miles
Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
, 1892-04-05
Rough On the Alliance NEen

LITTLE Rock, April Sat an alliance
picnic held near Cove, Saturday, storm
came up and blew trees down on the pic
nickers and killed two, mortally wounded
two and dangerously hurt seven.
, 1892-04-05
olympia Representative Odd Fellows

Representatives. to Che Grand lodge q
Washington, I. o. o. f., were elected in
Olympia lodge No. / last night as follows:
g. M. Moore, T. N. Ford and g. s. Prince.
The grand lodge meets at Walla Walla on
the 10th of next month. The representa-
tiYes from here will invite the grand lodge
to meet in Olympia next year. The SOY
ereign grand lodge of the United States will
meet i'll Portland next September and the
Olympia lodge is taking steps to arrange
for an excursion by that body through
WASHINGTON
, 1892-04-05
The Negroes were ssLost.,,

LITHoNIA, Ca, April 5.-The men who
followed the two negroes accused of raping
Postmaster Browns daughter, returned
saying there was no use of further pursuit
as the negroes were ''lost." 1t is generally
understood that they were lynched.
, 1892-04-05
nesperate Men ont OF Iatl.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 5.-A special from
Anderson, Ind, to the News says; George
Cox and Shorty Wells, two of the most
desperate burglars ever captured in this
county, broke jail here this morning.
, 1892-04-05
School Land Timhar

at public sale Of timber on school lands,
Colonel Ben Turner today purchased 545,-
600 feet in section 80, township IS, range
west, at so cents per i, 900, and O. L. Bran
son purchased $1,3oO,000 in township 49,,
range 2 west.
, 1892-04-05
The Readimg Deal yatoed,

TRENTON, N. J., April 5-Governor Alb
bett this morning vetoed the bill legalizing
the Reading Railroad Company deal on
the ground of unconstitutionality
, 1892-04-05
Nine MEN Blown TO Atoms.

ST.. PETERSBURG, April 5.-Fiye tons of
gun cotton in the state powder factory ex-
ploded last night. The whole city was
shaken. The building was wiped out of
existence. The remains of nine workmen
employed in the hefactory were scattered to
the winds. At first it was thought the nj
hilists had begun work again and panic
prevailed till the true cause was made
known. The adjoining factories were
greatly damaged and five workmen were
hurt,
, 1892-04-05
Truble tnsFfawatt.

Honolulu, March 29.-The island is in a
state Of ferment in consequence of barri-
cades and Knapp breech loading guns
found surrounding the royal palace. 1t is
said they were placed there by the troop
fearing an attack by the adherents Of
Robert M. Wilcox. It is said that Wilcox
and others favor annexation to the United
States and it is feared by the government
that they are strong enough to effect the
foundation Of a Hawaiian republic first.
Wilcox was interviewed and laughed at
their fears.
, 1892-04-05
BuckItn,s Armfca saIye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblajns,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25cents per box.
For sale by Acme drug store, Marr & Ross,
Proprietors.
, 1892-04-05
She wouIdn.f FNtss FVim.

WHEELING, w. Va, April 5.-WilIiam
Nicer, a negro, shot and killed his wife be-
cause she refused to kiss him. The muir
derer escaped.
, 1892-04-05

WE WILL sell you bedroom suit for $40,
easy; new bed lounge, daisy, for $12;
an oak frame genuine single lounge, S8;
chenille covered couches, $18 and $40. The
best made springs and frames guaranteed
OLYMPIA TRApINq co.
, 1892-04-05
DeemIng the .murderers Laughed.

MELBOURNE, April 5.-The inquest on
the body Of Mrs. Deeming, formerly Miss
Mather, for whose murder Deeming is in
custody, was begun todady. Deeming sat
in full view of the audience, and seemed to
enjoy the opportunity to give the people a
chance to see him. The evidence went to
show his connection with the murderer.
Deeming laughed loudly at different points
in the testimony.
, 1892-04-05
A CROWDED STORE.
Great Success of Kaufmau's Spring
Opening.

Opening.
That the enterprise displayed by @.
Kaufman at his spring opening is appre-
ciated, was evidenced by the large number
Of people who visited the establishment
last evening.
The store presented beautiful appear
ance, and the excellent music BY the Capi-
tai City band, which discoursed from a
raised platform in the rear Of the store.
kept the crowd continually onthe increase.
This evening the following program will
be rendered:
, 1892-04-05
Notice.

All subscribers who do not receive the
EVENING TEIBUNE promptly will please
notify this Office at once.
, 1892-04-05
PART I.

Overture Welcome -Gallih.
Waltz.-"Sobre Les Oles'' sfs5ses.
Potpourri. -" College Songs -Meyrelles.
Song.-"M Must we then Meet as Strang-
ers 2'-Thomas.
Medley overture. -''our Spring stock''-
Nathan.
, 1892-04-05

Chicago Produce Market.
CHICAGO, April SCI -Wheat--Firm
buyer season. $1.52M.
, 1892-04-05

Gavotte.- "our Favorite''-Linden.
Anvil Chorus, ii Trovatore- Verdi.
Overture. tan Irish Bouquet - God
frey.
schottische -"The Darkey's Dream''.- =
Lansing.
: March. "oall Tomorrow Evening"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
DONE IN CONGRESS.
Labor of Week IN two Interests OF tho
Nntlen.

The Senate on Wednesday of last week
continued tho discussion Of tho anti.option
bill, Mr.. George speaking ia favor OF it,
The house pa sed tho army appreciation
bill after atpirtsd debate.
Ia the Senate Thursday Mr.. George con-
tinusd bis argument in favor OF the anti
option bill aud sn adjournment until Mon
day was taken. Tho Hsuse passed u bill
rotating to contracts in connection with
the carriage Of property aud adjourned un-
til Saturday.
The House did nothing OF Importance
Saturday and after & short session adjourn
ed for want OF II quorum
There was a very small attendance OF
senators Monday and after a 10 minute scs-
sion tbs Senate adjourned AZ a mark of re
6rect to tho late Senator Gibson of Louis
iaun. In tie House. the unoccupied seats
far outnunbored those that wero occupied.
Passage was refused bill FOR the relief Of
William J.. Winans OF Baltimore, the in
ventor of the spindle shaped ships. The
Senate bill increasing the pension OF zen
sioners Of the Mexican war from $8 to s J
a IN Onth was passed.
In tho Senate Tuesday Mr.. Palmer pro-
ssnted his objections to the Gnti. option bill
and several measures wore introduced. The
House did 10 business OF Importance aad
adjourned for'Want OF a quorum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22

Young sMEosURY,a SUIT.

sena.o or Frcctor I.Npinias tns Character
cad lrpuaGaV.9u a. IL. --ar.
1VAsU1%GroN, Dec. @0.-S2cslti-c OF The
sUio brorg4, against HIM j" -nuec..ou v-th
tho crnont Mclbls coUPanY. Senator
Proctor nays ''ThIs Is the secoad 3le Nth
il year thar caao has bsea iu count. an,
u0t SotaeIal IN the east about the suit, eud
our lawyer is anxious to Asvo the thiag
sot:!vl. ihe party who brings aut docs -
"a ly opiu4ou NJ ths lustg%uon OF hi5
tatper, who is director aai wn3 tsCmer.y }
tgo'sur1r of tHs company.
rlo son is c youE6 man sr3 owns only
100 shaytg ont OF q totol Of 30, and is,
50 rLr ~. 7 kacw, S.oro IN Lrirsin. tho sui:.
!: auo t!.ac ago 10 rithjrs7 Tie su.1 aud
renewed it wAor ny lawyor waved ,,o scr
v.1a oE Lrocsss. "a regards esasli dlv.lep5N,
it g.. q -5ct that t-s company EGa mad.
lauoL rore u.orgy t-aH hos leon Psi3 out
~ diy.aenu5 but We hare YlrchaEed : lcs
OF property ser the company and the fata9r
o' young E.csdbucy has voted on every
( IL. ar exueHG2d"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
MoNTANA's SILVER STATUE.


ArtiSts' studio.
CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-Ada Rehan's sym
netrcal figure appsars in model, which has
Just been completed, and whioh was eShi-
bitsd to the mem bers of the press in Sculp-
tor K. II. Perks' studio. To-day invlt ID
guests Waved the model of Montana's
worlds fair silver exhibit.
The figure stands eight feet in height,
and is posed on globe At tia bsso OF tho
globe is a Montana eaglo, the original Of
which was killed near Bozepnan and sent to
the sculptor A crown covers tho head OF
she figure, which wears drapsd garment
to tho knsos. In hsr right hand is the
swerd of justice, and in the left pair of
scales are held upward. In ono side OF the
scales will be silver coin, and on the other
side will be gold This is supposed to rep
resent gold and silver coin on an equality
as q circulating medium.
After the completion Of the statue 1t will
occupy the central position in the space as
signed to Montana in the mining building,
The figure will rest upon plinth of gold
valued at $3.50, 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
VERMONT BEEKEEPERS.
Tbs Programme for Their Convention in
This City Next Week.

Tbs Programme for Their Convention in
This CITY Next Week.
The programme for the eighth annual
OF the Vermont BeeksepOrs' as
ISOLATION, to be bold at tho Van Ness House
on We1pcsdey and Thursday OF next week,
is out The officers OF tho society are:
President, v V. Blacsmer of Orwell; vice.
presidents, ". G. La-rabee Of Larrsbee s
Point, +. II. Walker of Manchester, j. d.
Goodrich OF East Hardwck, II. H. Dodge
of Shelburns, j. ". Smith of Mos COW. A.
F. Cram Of West Broolfield, H. l.. Leon
ard Of Brandon: secretary and treasurer,
Il. W. Scott of Barre.
The order OF exercises is as follows
WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON.
l.3o-Convcntion called to order by the prcsi-
Reading minutes Of last meeting.
Calling roll.
APPOINTMENT of committees.
Eeport> oi SecretH.y aud Treasurer
2:01-Tvo years at t,e Michigan Agricultural
College Experiment station.
}. ii. arrGLCr, Larrabee's Point.
2:3O-The Possibility OF Ree-kesping at the
Vermont Agricultural College EX'
+. Ii. Wheatley. Burling ton
3:l5-Dscnssion: The Advantages and Dis
advantages attending the use of Per
o. ]. Lowrey. Jericho
33O-Address: House Apiar,cs, ana How tC
Manage them"
II. P. Ian edon, East Constable, y. y
Question hoE.
wEDTFsDAT EVENING.
7oO-Rsceiviug new members and annua
reports Of the member
$50 Discussion ow far shall we use one
queen as breeding qneen:
II. W Scott, Barre
ahu "a gst Al lAD ~ D.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
LOST NEW HAMPsHlRE LAD.
Aftor More than Years Absence, His
Father Inquiries About Aim.

Aftsr More than Years Absence, His
Father Inquiries About Aim.
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Dec 20.-Charles
T.. Dillingham; Of Haverhill, Mass, was in
this city to-day looking for his son Charles
A., who has been missing from Ltttsield
Crossing since year ago last October and
whom no one has seen since. Mr.. billing
hams story WAS as follows About five
yonrs ago hs placed his oldest son, then
about 10 years Old, in tho keeping of man
named Richard Abbott, Il farmer, at Little
ilsld Crossing, station just above New
market Junction on the Concord Gnd Ports
mouth Railroad, thinking ne could do chores
enough 10 pay his board.
From tho STORY of nslghbors it Is quite
evident that the boy was oyerworked aud
was not treated right, and one year ago last
October he disappeared suddenly, withe9t
msnsy visible means OF gaining u living
At the time Of his disappearance Albeit
told the boys father that hS would look for
him, but hs did not seem to care much
whether he came back, and made no ssPec-
| ial sffo,t to find him. fbsre was consider
sbls tslk at the tiulo by the nsigEbors about
foul play, but nothing definite was learned
as to the disappearance Of the lad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
ANNEXATION TALK PREMATURE.


WooNsoCKET, r. l., Dec 20.-The busl-
neas non's club tendSred a banquet to Hon.
Erastts WiHar tnis evening. In the course
OF bis address. 5;r. Wiuan said that ths
yecrle OF the United States sbould not be
be7uhcd into the belief that the annexation
of Canada was poaslbis within quarter Of
a ntury, even II then.
Tia recent agitation, with this end in
view. was entirely inconssquent, SO far ns
pracIoal polite, ware concerned. So great
an event as ia lss}en by 40 per cent tho
arer Ct tho British empire won only he
brouzht about By revolution or By consti-
tutioral means. A rc9o ution was impossi-
bic in tia rressnc, c. the ballot box aud Il
responsible government, especially when
Great Britain wa, ready TO yield every thing
to Cnneda short OF separation. As for con-
stitutional methods resulting from appeal
to the people, not in sirgls Canadiaa con-
stituency couHd momber OK Parliament or
en adernaa 10 elected on this platform.
A continental free trade was at least an
early possibility, without seriously inter
FOR E- with existing protected intsrssts.
Indeed il woua confirm and strengthen
every Oil end new interest ia the United
States, ond III addition to creating a vast
market it would cpal up country OF vast
grsGs, for tAe obsorbtion Of emigration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
RAILROAD STATUTES.

Arbitrary Power conferred Upon the
RailroEl Cos Eltssion or South IzrolirH
CuLUADIA, :. c., Dee. 20. A bill put
ting ausoiu,s contrll of all railroads in the
State into tho hands OF the railroad com
mission, from whose decision there shall be
no appsai, vas signed by Govornor Tillman
last evening, All the railroad employees in
the State ars opposed to toe bill.
- ~, C,o"'' LAW Constitutional.
NEW OELEANs, La, Dec. 20. -rhs Su-
pra,ao Court yesterday declared coustitu-
tioral the law pissed two years ago aud
known Il, ths "Jim Crow" law, whtch com
pse railroad companies to provide separate
cars for negrosa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
I.;,r Condition t'avorebie.


DuEANG0, Col, Dec. s2,--The city has
gone crazy ovsr the reported discovery 81
rich placer digsiug,, 100 rliies from this
poirt In southern L tah, where the San Juan
river emuties into the Colorado. Tho ex-
element IS unparalleled since the dsys Of
30 h!oac tho line of the Atlantic aud
Pacific ra.lfoad, from Gallup to Needles,
the towns arc almost depepustsd aud 1895
mon ar9 sIeEdy at thu soene. In Aibu-
cgareuo, y. E., nuggets are on exhibition
rsafiug in weight from ore TO five ounces
Of coo41e gola ara all classes Of people are
gisavins their BUSINESS and hurrying ts
Utah.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
DINNER TO HARRISON.



Occur.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Politicians are
already discussing the propostion Of tho
Union League of Philadelphia 20 give PTesi-
dent Harrison n national dinner shortly at-
ter his retirement from the White House,
and claim TO see in il tho inception OF
Harrison movement for 1896. They say
that it is more than likely that there will be
a republican Springer at the Union league
banquet board, who will ulacs Mr.. Harri-
son IN nomination fer 1896. just ms did the
present chairman OF the House committee
on ways sad means nominate Mr.. Cleveland
at the Thurman banquet shortly after bis
retirement from the White House in 1889.
All the national leaders Of the party are
expected to attend the dinner, and II is sup
posed by many here that they viii be asked
In their speeches to discuss the polioias and
ths courses of action to be pursued by the
republican party. 1t is also expected by
maay that President Harrison in his speech
before the club, will forecast the future Of
his party and lay down the lines Of policy
on which the republicans will make their
nght for return 10 p0Ner four years
hence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
une,o sam wtu Look Ai,or CARA.

WAsuINcToN. Dsc. ~ Con. Schofsld
to-day rucsived adiSpetch from Cen. Frank
Nh0aton, cVmnRnaer OF tile department Of
Texas, cents !uiuS tho reports OF the recent
raids by GagZa's band niOpcths Hio Gpscds.
Gsn. schoGsld today ordered three cssspa
mics from tse eeventh esvrdry at Fort Ri
ley 10 proceed at once ~ the scene Of action.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-22
PeNMY P0HTAGE.


I.stuhl.sil s::Nsi.
WAsuINoroN, Dac lQ.-Mr. Caldwell, a
p.om.rsnt Quo member Of the Heu4e com-
nittso On yostotiices and post roads, teieves
tua; le penny postage proposition rgcom-
r2en4sa by PystluAstsr-G 2neral WtaGm aker
in hls annual report 10 perfectly feasibo,
aud he viii ofiuT aH amend m ut to tha post
Office appropriation bal re!uoins the rate o;
letter postage to QUE cant for every half
ounce. Ite proportion EorsIofore has b1en
to cut the present r4to OF oGo ounce for
every two c5nts n hall, maain. u penny
carry one ouucc.
TIE latest proposition Of a halt ounce for
penny would not reduce tks income from
tho lattor postage to SO iarEs an eItent and
.s therefore not open to tia objection that
hes bsen urged TO PJEny postage in the
mast.