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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-18

The little four-year-old son Of An
tone Antrovich fell of the Booth can
merry dock yesterday afternoon. Th'
father happened to be near by and i'm.
mediately jumped into the water to the
rescue The current was very swift al
the time, but he succeeded after hard
work in rescuing his boy and safely
LAM ling him. Soon after the applica-
ton Of the usual remedies the little
fellow came TO and is now doing well
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-18

Go to the Spa for your candies and
ice cream. The only first-class place
in town. Crushed fruits always on
hand.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-18

Have the front of your place Of busi-
ness decorated for the regatta. swope
can do it.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-18

The Gypsy Fantasia at Fishers Op-
era House at o'clock Wednesday
evening. Tickets rs and 50 cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-18

See Swope about decorating your
store front for the regatta. Prices
reasonable.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-18

A fine entertainment will be given
by the Ladies' Aid Society Of the Nor
wegian and Danish II. z. church, Up
per Astoria. Wednesday evening, Aug.
18th. A good program is arranged for.
Refreshments, including ice cream, will
be served. Admission, 25 cents. Ev-
erybody is cordially invited.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-18

C. B. Smith, the confectioner, carries
the only complete stock Of French and
American candies in the city. Prices
from 1Oc to $500 per pound. All mail
orders receive prompt attention. Fresh
candles manufactured every day. 4s3
Commercial street.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
oampaIen Thundor for WINE.

WASHINGTON, d O. July 30.-Con
gresham Willis. Of Delaware, while not
taking part In the Addicks Higgins con
.est in that State. WAS nominated by the
Addicks Convention held recently at
Dover Addicks was among the callers
st Republican Congressional heRdqusr
ters yesterday. and had talk with Vice
Chairman Apsley In regard to the fac
tional fight and the political conditions
10 Delaware. After telegraphic commu-
nications with O0slrmsn Hanna. of the
National Republican Committee, the
Congressional CSmDittee placed all the
campaign material for Delaware Ia the
bands OF Mr.. Willis. which practically
recognizes him as the Republican ncmi
nee for Congress in that State.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
JOHN S. sEEsoN BADLY HURT.
Bis Horse Backed Down an Embank-
ment-Fciehtenod BY a Train.

Bis Horse Backed Down an Embark
ment-Feiehtenod BY Train.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon
as Mr. and Mrs. John S. Beeson were re
turning to their home Ia Brandywine
hundred from Wilmington, they met
with a serious accident at Ninth street
and the Baltimore and Oaio railroad.
They were driving horse attached to
a farm wagon along Ninth street intend
Ing to cross the Baltimore aud Ohio
railroad bridge.
Just at that time a south-bouud ex
press passed, badly frightening the
horse. which reared and backed
down the high embEnkmsnt at the
street Mr. and Mrs Be eson were
thrown out and the wagon fell on the
former, seriously iniuring him.
Mrs Bseson escaped with only 70
scratches. but her husband was injured
internally and his Injuries may result
fatally.
DR.. john Palmer attended him aftel
which he was removed to his home
Mr.. Beeson was resting easily thi
afternoon bus the result OF his Injuries
cannot yet be determined Though be
Is perfectly rational injuries received
sbont his head and neck seem TO have dc.
privsd him OF the use Of his limbs having
q similar effect TO paralysis.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
THERE ARB SOME DAYS
when the EKchequor of the Municipal
COURT Can Not Lay Up Cent and This
Was One of Them.


COURT Can Not Lay Up Cent and This
Was One of Them.
II WAS bad day for the city exoht quer
this morning, and tho rust on the scales
hagan TO grow very deep by the time
Judge Ball cast off the ermine, Kicked
tho wool sack over into the corner aud
left the court room for his Office. whore
duty gave wsy to business and the
lxmsls were aupplsnted BY the bank
accountH
The victims were Edward Lewis, Of
Philadelphia, arrested ~ Thirteenth and
Railroad avenae by Officer Rslnholtz.
fine 81 and costs; Henry ID Haven. OF
Chester, arrested by Special Officer
Smith Ar the p, w. & B depot, 81 and
costs; john Denver, by Officer Gum,
pain drunk, 81 end costs; Edward
Mooney, Chester, by Officer Davidson, at
Ninth and Shipiey streets, drunk, 81
and costs
Lizzie George, colorsd. charged with
assault on Eben Harris. colored, was
/ discharged on payment OF costs.
This closed the soIrse aud there was a
note of dlscord ss Tenor SOloist Heal
sang the closing ode. II was bad day
but there are others
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
WON YHE LOVING CUP.

City Solicitor HArman Distinguished
Himself In swimming Contest on the
Delaware Yesterday Afternoon.
For several years there has been a
controversy going on between City
Solicitor Robert e. Herman and Josiah
Marvil, two popular young members Of
the New Castle bar, relative TO their swim
ming capacity. They have had contests Ia
the Great Salt Lake and In the Atlantic
ocean at Rehoboth. Lewes, Asbury Park
and Atlantic City, but one or the other
slwRys fixed the judges and their de-
csions were never aetisfactory TO both
parties Early this week they
appesled TO the sporting editor
OF the EvEGIEG JOURNAL TO Judge
their merits, leaving TO him the arrange
ments leading up 10 and attending the
contest. Pursuant 10 those arrange
ments the two men, attended by the
sporting editor "a Judge; r. Baldwin
A. Springer, OF the bar. as
orator and Daniel o. Hast
ings, Democratic nRmesake Of
Pennsylvania Republican governor.
AZ timekeepsr, boarded the sloop-yaoht
REPORTER and sailed out the Christlana TO
the Delaware, the bosom OF which was
pulsating In expectation OF the honor
about TO be conferred
Tho ooorso WAS laid from a point 200
feet eouth Of the outer end Of the stty
to point forty feet south or Deep
Water Point on the Jersey shore
Al 4 10 the Reporters light sails were
taken IA aud q double reef was put in
the maInsail, in order that tho yAch {
might not run ahead Of the two men
City Solicitor Hsrmnn wore trunks Of
red, white and blue, while Mr. Marvel's
oolors we're yellow and old gold.
At 4 30 the word was given aud both
men leaped upon the brass rail on tbs
starboard side OF the yacht. One minute
later they plunged la head FIRST aud the
struggle began Mr. Marvll had the
lead on the start, but the city
solicitor forged slowly ahead until
The two were neck and neck. Thus tho
battle waged, tho orchestra In the bow OF
the yacht playing "Rulo Brittanie, "a
Life on the Ocean Wave "Pull for the
| Shore. Sailor" and other appropriate
collections for the inspiration OF the
swimmers
At A 80 City Solicitor Hsrman was
three lengths ahead and from that time
to the finish. Rt . %. continued TO To-
CREASE bis lead. When no crossed the
line Mr., Marvel was badly winded and
called for the yacht to pick him up. II
did 30. aud mono too soon, for he could
not possibly have held ont FIVE minutes
longer.
The trophy was presented to the city
solicitor. IL consisted Of twenty-five
ounce loving cup, Of special desigr
beautifully chased and bearing figures o
Neptune aud his sea horses, to say moth
ing OF the mermaids, peri and all thoa
other old things which inhabit the deep
Mr.. Springer made the presentation
speech. which was exceedingly effective
he rovlcwed the art OF swimming frou
the time OF Jonab's little excursion
, down 10 and Including the present mem
oreble contest HIS reference to Her
and Leandar WAS especially touching
Mr. Herman sreply Was marked by hi
characteristic modeaty He Was warml
congratulated by Mr. Marvil, aud by TIA
time the Jersey shore WAS reached an
All hands wsrs In the water swimming
thero WAS not dry eye In the boat
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
serrIcee nt st. Jamaa,

The annual parish gathering at st.
James Church, Stanton, was held to
day. The Observance OF the day, 81
Jsmss' day began this morning at 8
o'clock At IL o'clock, Rev. H NJ
Bartlett preached sermon and
Bishop Coleman administered Holy
Communion. After dinner a social
gathering was he'd. and a very enjoy
able afternoon was spent. Services were
held In the church again after the
social lntermission
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
WILMINGTON NEWS NOTES.

The home OF the sisters whn have charge
Of st. Joseph's school on the Brandywine. is
being repaired.
DUPONT Pest G.. A. r., has elected VIII
liam Haley commander to succeed II. W.
Zimmerman. deceased.
The annual reunion of the Fourth Della
ware regiment will be held at Shellpot Park
on September II.
Give the baby sterlized milk from
Diamond Dairy, 26 jefferson st. Phone SD.
Also best quality OF mill. cream ana butter.
The bid of James b. Stidham for rem0v-
Ing GARBAGE, ETC.. has ben accepted by the
Street and Sewer Department. The price IS
Sl5.0Co.
"A very pleasant entertainment known as
n birthday +. ceptlon WAS given ~ SilYerbrook
NJ. b. Church last night.
Many people last night notice strange
beautiful red light toward the East resenn-
bling the aurora D0re.li1.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
Dln.tInr ont tho Rocka.

All pilots and masters OF vesrels sre
required to exercise care In navigating
Delaware river. as a steal drill Is at
work ln mid stream removing what Is
known as Illinois rock, 800 feet of the
oil works at South Chester. The drill is
between a dredge aud ithe Pennsylvania
Bhore, closing the channel on that side
OF tho river.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
The etartle stnrtIed.

Deputy United States Msrshsl David
w. hughes had 3 Mica ride from Della
ware City to Philadelphia aud back 10
Wilmington on the tug Stsrtl', which
he.llbeled on claim filed by James T..
Sadler, of Delaware City, through his
attorney, George A. Elliott. The claim
is made that in April last the Startls
had several sturgeon skiffi In tow and
ran them ashore. The damages are 6xeC
AZ Sc 600
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
M was = Prirnta GO.

Shortly after midnight last night a
contest for points and blood occurred In
front Of No 205 West Seventh street
The contestants were Harry 3. Appleby
aud William A. Ostergren. aud the
latter got the worst OF it. Onicsrs Kel-
leher aud Marr interrupted the 60 and
sent the two men home, In place 4
sending them In. Ostergren is nursing
a badly cut face to dsy IS q result Of the
oontoet
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
Funeral OF mrr. Hodaon.

The funeral Of Mrs Mary Hodson, wife
OF Rev Jsbez Hodson. who died at Allan.
tic City, will take place at her late home,
No. 1907 Washington street. tomorrow
night at o'clock. Services will be con-
Quoted BY Rev. w l. y. Murray. d. d ,
pAstor OF st. PAurs N E.Ohurch, assisted
by Presiding Elder T.. e Barrett. The
body will bs taken to Philadelphia satur-
day morning, aud interment will be
made Ia Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
InfL fnr InrnnInn.

The steamship Lsurads, about which
hovers an air OF mystery because Of her
alleged connections with allbuatering,
sailed down the Delaware yesterday
afternoon ostensiLly bound for Jamaica
She left with a crew OF oolored men
because as Ciptain Ker Bays, they have
been found to be much more relia bic
than the Huns aud the others whom
they displscsd. The ship Is In command
Of Captain Murphy
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
shippod a Private Car.

The ptivsts car Falmouth, belonging
to the president Of the Florida Central
and Peniueus railroad which has b zen
repaired by the Jackson and Sharp Com
pany, was sent TO New York this morn-
ing attached to tina north bound P w.
& railroad train leaving Whining ton
at II 20 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
nTerolv Meet and Nothlnr More.

This afternoon the stockholders Of the
Hartmann and Fehrenbsch Brewing
Company will meet and adjourn. They
are prevel lted from doing any business
by reason Of the recent order OF Chan
callor Nioholeon
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
MoonIIaht ro-morrow NIohf.

The moonlight on the Delaware to-
morrow evening under the chaperonage
Of Rev. and hrs. j. r Mhllgsn will be &
delightful occasion. The electric lights
Of the famous barge Recreation will
afford an excellent substitute for the
late and waning moon. Fine orchestral
music will add TO the charms of the
excurafnn
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
anoninI Tnraa Are Ono.

Deputy Collector William d Robinson,
who has charge of the Wilmington
Internal Revenue ofiise, gives uotice that
all special taxes must be paid bsfore 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Ia case
they are not 90 per cent. penalty Will be
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
PETER ]. FORD'S CANDIDACY.

Expressions OF Approval From Leading
Cttirsns of Delaware in Evsry walk
OF Lifo
DR.. George z. CarmiohaeI-'I don't
think there is any doubt that he will get
the nomination, and II nominated, ne
will certainly be elected. / am for
Ford, and will do all that can for him. "
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
The Avernre Reaerve

The Comptroller OF the Currency has
given out an abstract OF the reports of
the national banks OF Delaware The
average reserve held by them is 26 SO
per cant
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
Arrived in Oueenstomn.

MIR. Relzensteir, OF the firm OF N Sael-
lenburg and Company, has cGbled from
Queenstown TO the Wilmington firm that
he and the teachers Ia bis charge bad
arrived there and had very Enjoyable
trim
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
Next Excursion 60 Bay Ridge Sunday,
Aueunt 2nd.

Trains leave Market street 90 a. N. a,
Delaware avenue. 750 3. m. Excursion
tickets 81 90. Trains run via Baltimore
going and returning. Thirty miles dowa
the ChesapeRke on ths pRistlal steamer
golumLia
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
wbe Weather,

In the Middle states and New England to-
day partly cloudy and suitry weather viii
prevail. with local thuuderstOrms on and near
the coasts slightly lower temperature and
fresh sOuthwesterly winds. followed by clear
ing. un Friday, in both Of these sections. fair
and less sultry weather will prt vail. with
fresh westerly winds and slightly lower tenn
pera'u aud on saturday, fair and rather
warmer weather.
New York Herald Weather Forecasts.-T
heat wave now covers almost tho entire
country ca OF the Rocky Mountains, and
will continue its easterly movement to-day.
The maximum temperature yesterday was 92
degrees At Albany. SO at Cincinnatu and ll0
AZ Dodge City. Kan. A depression, IN Ontario
is moving East A slow fall of tempe rature
viii occur on the la, es to-day and viii ex-
tend 10 the Hudson Valley by tonight. Local
rain ard thunderstorms on the Middle
Atlantic coast viii afford some relief from
the heat to-day.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30

The barge party to be given on Friday
evening by Rsv. aud Mrs } r Milligan
promises 20 be delightful affair. Three
hours up the river. Orchestra. Ice Cream.
Tickets. % cents FOR sale at LAwton's,
Belts aud Buffers.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
Rsosptloo 70 Fnther .Torr.

The farewell reception to Rsv Sylves-
ter Jorg. o s. b, the retiring pastor Of
the H. g. Church of the Sacred Heart,
will be held this evening,
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
70 The oeooers and Jobbsrs.

We sell ouly fresh Delaware eggs,
recrated, fue butter--sil at Philadelphia
wholesale pricss Goods guaranteed. @.
w. SrICER, 100 East Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
Do You smoker

Tbsa DO not forget to ask Tor 'City
Mlrsul" manufactured by q. F Bourbon,
Second and shipley. For ssls by cigar
deslers
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
4c. Flsh 40.

Large Sea Trout. Cookers and Blue Fish
direcs from the ocean, 4c per pound,
Friday aud Saturday at 119 KluR street.
@ M MURDxN Il Co.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30

besd, e G. fall. Ferris Gles, Townsend
w. Miller.
Eesrly every Republican of prominence
and many Democrats shook hands with
the clubs guests. IL was a delightful
affair throughout.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30

once Seventh and.KinE. Phone 545.
Il. I Sergeant, dealer In coal and wood
EE-Lsrge pea coal for family use.
Oak or pine wood. large load S1.50.
Evening journal., 1896-07-30
The Rsce ptIon At Night.

Last evening the Young Mems Repub
licsn Club gave the candidates a recep
tIoD. Hundreds of Republicans called to
pay their respects to Messrs. Higgins
and Houston. an orchestra rendering
several selections curing the evening
The candid ites were introduced by Hugh
Brown, q A. Brown and George W.
Sparks
The house aud reception committee
having the matter IN cnsrgs con sisted of
Gsorge w. Sparks, h. A. Brown, Philiq
! Q Churchman. @ F Rudolpb, Joseph l..
0cheIIrse, q r. Triggs, John 1 White
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
BLOW AT THE SCHOOL BOOK TRUST
Action of Washington State an En-
terinE Wedge of Rivals.

Chicago, May 22.-The recent decision
of the school authorities of the state Of
Washington, and by which the Rand
McNaly biographies are ordered used in
the public schools of that state. is re
garded in publishing circles as a vital blow
at the schoolbook trust. especially as it
follows upon the heels Of similar action by
the school authorities of New York,
Brooklyn, Jersey City, Harrisburg and
Springfield, Mass. a year ago IT, looked to
the trade as though the schoolbook trust
had firmly intrenehed itself and had Sc
cured a monopoly in this country. School
boards and county education commission
ers, however, have not proved as amena-
BILE to It's influence as had been calculated
upon, and the result Is that within that
period the text books of the Rand-Mc-
Nally corporation, which has been the
most vigorous and active opponent of the
trust, have been officially introduced into
over 10000 schools, east, west and south.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
THE SHEEP HAVE SCAB
INFECTED HERDS IN THE ROCK
SPRING CANYON.
announcement That Unless prompt
Measures Are Taken by Author
tiles Others Will Act

Sprague, Wash, May PA prominent
sheepman in town today says there are
"a large number of sheep badly anected
t!th scab owned by Winona parties. lie
reports a large number of Scabby sheep
aneared in Rock Springs canyon, and that
sHeeD owners who have clean sheep are
taking measures to prevent these HOOKS
from going over the trails and roads INTO
the mountains before they have been
dipDed or at least till the clean sheep
get i'm ahead of them The informant IN
Inmates that if the authorities who nave
been notified, do not take the necessary
steps to prevent these sheep from COM
municatlng the disease to the we'll ones,
the owners Of the clean sheep will take
the law into their own hands and protect
themselves.
There have been 1860 head of cattle
shipped from this town during the past
week These cattle were bought in the
early spring by representatives of the
Montana cattle kings and are intended
for the Montana ranges till fall when
they will be forwarded to Chicago. This
shipment is from Cow creek and Snake
river, and there are many more to come.
The Northern Pacific company has en-
tirely rebuilt and enlarged the stockyards
here to accommodate the number which
has been contracted to ship. There is no
better place than Sprague to ship from,
as water is handy aud hay cheap.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
rup WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE
business Is Poor on Account OF the
Time of Year.

New York. May Pr. G. Dun q CO. S
Weekly Review Of Trade tomorrow Will
say:
The waiting condition, which Is to some
people nothing better than stagnatloh'
stiII continues. But here is a difference
Thousands of orders and contracts are
merely deferred because they can be more
safely given a little later. There is noth-
ing exciting in the speculative market
for exportable products. II the output OF
nigiron were always a reliable barometer
of business conditions, the return of tuf-
naces in blast May l, according to me
Iron Age, 1SS,3l9 tons, against 49, 4ol Aprll
l, would be convincing. But the increase
Of stocks unsold since January has been
293 2i3 tons. and this. deducted from che
ontpnt OF the furnaces, leaves 2,976 H6
tons for four months, which is certainly IN
excess of the actual consumption, pc
cause the stocks of the great steel com
panies are not included in the statement.
There is scarcely any Improvement IN the
demand for finished products, though the
bar association has become strong
enough to enable makers of steel DlllelS
to get a slightly higher price.
The sales of wool have been 2,64S2OO
pounds for the week at the three chief
markets, and for the three weeks ending
May q, 9187, 400 pounds, of which 4,882,3yO
were domestic against 15,94S,35O in the
same weeks of 1892, of which 8,601, 700 were
domestic.
The failures numbered 227, against 273
last year.
Bank CIearanccs.
New York May 22-The following table,
compiled by Bradstreet's, shows the total
cIearances at the principal cities and the
percentage of increase or decrease as
compared with the corresponding week
of last year:
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
No Tobacco for Export.

Madrid, May 24.-Senor Canovas del Cas-
tillo, the premier, declares he will only
sanction the export of orders for tobacco
from Cuba which were given prior to Cap
tain General Weyler's decree prohibiting
the export Of tobacco. This is presumably
in reply to the representations made by
the United States government to Spain
with regard to the prohibition of the ex-
port of tobacco
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
IL HING. CHANG SUBMITTED TO AN
INTERVIEW ON THE SUBJECT.
4onds tn Come to America
After Visiting France an"
England.

Moscow. May A.-Li Hung Chahe' Inc
spocial envoy of the emperor OF Chili" ~
the coronation of the car, has sup1hItte"
IN an interview on the subject oil ms his
sion in Russia, and in other western coOn
tries which he will visit when ne leaves
Russia. He said he intended to go 10
America after visiting France and Eng
land. -,
The sole mission intrusted TO hlhl' "e
continued. apart from the coronation, Was
RI study European and American systems
of government with view to lntfoduclil7
foreign customs in China.
He formally denied that any treaty hdo
vet been concluded with Russia, as mas
been SO often asserted in the last lie"
months.
Reported Concessions.
London, May N.-The Standards Der
lin correspondent says:
1t is reported that Ii Hung Chang mas
concluded negotiations with Russia p9
which for the concession of a Russian
railway through Manchuria, Russia con-
sents to China nearly doubling the import
duAs at the treaty ports. 1t is doupuo
if the other powers will consent to IN
crease of duties without counter con-
cessions. In spite of opposition the en-
peror of China has confirmed the lorna
ton of reform club in Pel1inS for the
purpose of studying the reforms which
China needs.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
Her Parents Foresight.

Mrs. Dmpleton-It's all nonsense to
have girls complain because their pa
rents pick out their husbands for them.
My parents picked out husband for me,
and Pm sure I've always been perfectly
contented.
Miss Walsingham-So you were per-
fcctlr satisfied with the one they chose"
MIS-. Dimpieton--W ny, yes. OF course; he
was the one l had already picked out
Notwithstanding Journal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
a Cuban Victory.

Key West, Fla, May 24.-Advices from
Cuba say that in a recent engagement the
Spanish General Serrano Altman was de-
feated at San Cristobal in Pinar del Rio,
losing many dead and wounded. The Gu
ban loss, it is said, was small compared
with that of the Spanish.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
WAGON LOADS OF MAIL BURNED
Cripple Creek Citizens Complain OF
the Action.

Denver, Col, May PA special to the
Times from Cripple Creek says: The citi-
zens are indignant because wagon loads
of mail have been taken from the post
office and burned. Much of it was plainly
addressed to box numbers. In the de-
stroyed mail were letters addressed to
other places. Postmaster Rose says the
mail was burned by order of the postoffice
inspector.