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The herald., 1896-02-06
Hiss BumilIer Entertains

Miss Bumiller entertained delightfully."-
with cards at her home on South Olive
street yesterday afternoon. Eight tables
were arranged for whist, which was partic-
ipated in until late hour. At the conclu-
sion of the game conversation was enjoyed
at the small tables over tempting refresh
ments which were served. The rooms
were artistic with palms, papyrus and a
profusion of cut flowers. There were two
very pretty prizes and they we're awarded
as follows: A salad howl of unique design
was given to Miss Eta Bicknell. Miss
Eleanor Tuttle won the second, mush
bowl, with plate.
Those present were: Mesdames Lewis,
Workman, Noble, Mueller, Barnes, Hall,
Braly, Carey, Conant. Gates, Jevne, Work
man, the Misses Tuttle, the Misses John
son, the Misses Conger, the Misses Stod-
dart, Misses Bicknell, Spence, Van Vie,
Dixon, Boyse, Forester, Miltimore, O'Don.
ahue. Bidwell, Ducommun, Chapman
Baker, Kemper. Eta Bicknell, Harndon'
Tufts.
The herald., 1896-02-06
AT THE HOTELS
E. Pratt of Pomona is at the Natick.

E. Pratt of Pomona is at the Natick.
Louis Zitz of Detroit is at the Nadeau.
c. B. Shaver of Fresno is at the Hollen-
beck.
C. A. Tripp of Chico is at the Hollen-
beck.
]. w. Nunce of Perris is at the Hollen-
beck.
q. L. Garfield of Saa Francisco is at the
Nadeau.
V. P. Matheret of Cleveland, O., is at the
Nadeau.
Geo. H. Armstrong of New York is at the
Nadeeu.
Mrs. E. S. Jones of Milwaukee is at the
Nadeau.
At. Corbn of PlainfleId. H., is at the
Nadeau.
j. H. Hill and son of New York are at the
Nadeau.
w. G. Boyer of Clarion. Iowa. is at the
Natick.
E. Wilson, Shell Rock. Iowa. is at the
Natick.
Harry S. Morgan of New York is at the
Nadeau.
M. Macdonald of Riverside is at the
Nadeau.
S. C. Shopstall of St. Louis is at the Hol
lenbeck.
E. H. Avery, Mrs. E. H. Avery and Miss
Jennie Avery of Riverside are at the Hol-
lenbeck.
c. E. Maund of Riverside is at the Hol-
Ienbeck.
H.J. Small of Sacramento is at the Hol-
lenbeck.
Eugene Q. Bates of San Francisco is at
the Nadeau.
A. Garston, from Meadville, Pa, is at
the Natick.
E. L. Streeter of Brooklyn, N. Y, is at
the Natick.
j. A. Gray, from Old Town, Me-, is at the
Hollenbeck.
O. H. Mandel and wife of Chicago are at
the Nedeau.
Miss H. e. Mitchell of New York is at the
Hollenbeck.
Thomas II. Lynch of Fresno is at the
Hollenbsck.
II. H. Sephton of San Francisco is at the
Hollenbeck.
c. W. Hatch of San Francisco is at the
Hollenbsck.
j. C. Frye and wife of Boston are at the
Westminster.
Walter A. NewhalI of San Francisco is
at the Nadeau.
S. Moseley Woods of San Francisco is at
the Hollenbeck.
I. T. Andrews and wife of Chicago are at
the Hollenbeck.
Adolph Muller and wife from San Pedro
are at the Ramona.
Mrs. W. S. Williams from Socorro, N.
NJ, is at the Ramona.
Lee w. Foster and wife from Montana
are at the Westminster.
Mrs. George Congdon of Elmira, N. Y,
is at the Abbotsford inn.
Master Congdon- Brown of Deming, N.
M, is at the Abbotsford inn.
c. Huber and wife of Oskaloosa, Iowa,
are at the Abbotsford inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Averell of ST. Louis
are at the Westminster.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Be Dell Of New
York are at the Westminster.
WiNam Brennerman and wife of Hope
dale, ILL.,, are at the Ramona.
f. Brewster Highet and wife of New
York are at the WestmiI ster.
Mrs. A. P. Smith and family of Highland
Park are at the Abbotsford inn.
Mrs. J. e. Mackenzie and Miss McHenry
of Chicago are at the Westminster.
&c. Descent and wife and H. +. Bassett
and wife are at the Ramona from Elsl-
more.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Tappan and Miss
Tappan of Chicago are at the Abbotsford
inn
The herald., 1896-02-06
nlsical at Plaza Vista

A large number of friends responded to
the invitation extended by the guests of
the Plaza Vista last night to a most de-
lightful musical. The program was we'll
selected and rendered in a most accepta-
be manner. The occasion was in honor of
Mr.. Wood of Detroit, Mich, who has just
completed the setting of the new organ in
the First Congregational church. One of
the most pleasing features of the selections
was the duet with drum and piano by Miss
Smith and Mr.. Wood. At the conclusion
of the following program an informal
dance was enjoyed.
{a) The Belle OF New York: (b) Mandolin
Band march-Euterpe Mandolin club.
Bass solo, selected-Mr Wallace
Reading: (a) the Minuet; tb) Ji n mie Browns
Prompt Obedience-Mrs W. Carleton Adams
Vocal solo, .elected-Miss Kimball.
Xylophone:soio- Mandolin clnb.
Soprano solo, Enchantress-Miss Grace
Adams.
Piano solo, selected-Miss Jameson.
Trio--Miss Quincy, Miss Jameson and Mr..
Wood.
Duo, Nearest and Dearest-Misses Matte and
Grace Adams.
Reading, humorous, selected-Miss Annie
F. Adams.
Tenor solo-Mr Braidwood
Piano solo. sslected-Miss stevens.
Mezzo soprano, Bobolina-Miss Matte
Adams.
Duet, drum and piano--Miss Smith and MIR
Wood
Reading. humorous. Aunt Sophronia Taber
at the Uproar-Mrs and Miss Adams.
Miss Smith and Miss Jameson, accompan
lists.
The herald., 1896-02-06

Mrs. I. b. Handbook and Miss Bassett
entertained their many friends yesterday
afternoon at the spacious home of Mrs.
Handbook on the corner of Maple avenue
and Adams street. From 3 to 6 o'clock the
rooms were thronged with guests going
and coming at pleasure. The enjoyment
of dainty viands, music and the charming
hospitality of the hostesses made the after
noon one which was replete with pleasure.
The rooms were decorated with groupings
of papyrus and a generous scattering
flowers. The drawing room was fragrant
with violets, and in pretty contrast to these
were quantities of pink carnations that
graced the small table, in the dining room.
These, combined with graceful vines Ct
English ivy running over the
wall, made an artistic whole. A
cosy nook in the back drawing room
which was made bright with yellow bios
soms, was presided over by Miss Cockins,
who refreshed the guests with delicious
punch. Tall growing plants adorned the
hall and coming from the library was the
eoft strains of Willey's orchestra. Rey-
nolds did the catering.
The guests were cordially greeted at the
front door by Misses Adele Handbook,
Florence Williams, Maria Handbook. Mrs.
Handbook and Miss Rassett were assisted
IN receiving by Mines j. L. Jones. william
Niles, Alex Campbell, Frank Walsh.
Among the invited guests were Mines. h.
c. Whitehead, G. ID. Willard, Milo Baker,
G.. M. Baker, Dean Mason, J. ID. Hooker,
Frank Kelsey Tuttle, I'D. Stimson, Ezra
Stimson, Willard Stimson, Fay of Chicago,
L. w. Blinn, Irving W. Blinn, Hazard,
Hill, Mullen, Miss Mullen, Mines. S. B.
Lewis. q. NJ. Severance, Seymour, Cock
ins, Page, Willoughby Rodman, Albert
Crutcher, Kirkpatrick, Miss Kirkpatrick,
Mines. Moore. Isen, Cole, Barnard,
Frost, Fish, Folsom, the Misses
Folsom, George Caswell, Klokke, Miss
Klokke, Mines. Ira o. Smith, James
Foord. Waterman, Duncan Williams,
Koepfli, w. A. Elderkin, Parsons, Miss
Parsons, Miss Mccullough, Miss Marsh,
Miss Quinlan, Miss Fette, Mines. Greer,
Bluett, Miss Bluett, Miss Maurice, Mines.
Tyler, Gwinn, Carr, the Misses Carr,
Mines. F. Taylor, Hale, Pooley, Webber.
Montague, T. j. Fleming, Wadsworth,
Shorb, Barnes, Desmond, Whitney. COL
BIRTH, Margaret Hughes, Shoemaker, But
Ter, Swanwick, Mccormack, Whitaker,
Littleboy, Roberts, Kreuning. Bingham,
John Wills, Bell, Jewett, Carter, Roland.
Mayhem, Foshay, Gates, Sanborn, Ham.
mond, Hardy, Jenkins, the Misses Kalifv
Roland, Carter, Wills, Mccormack, Tur-
ner, Spencer, Pooley, Casey.
The herald., 1896-02-06

has been neatly illustrated BY New
York railroad pre- sident who in discuss
ing the attitude or want of attitude of
some Republican presidential candi-
dates on tie financial question, re-
marked:
Oh, Allison is all right. but he can't
change the mental habits and political
methods of his life. Why, Allison could
walk OH piano keys from New York TO
Omaha and never sound a note.
The herald., 1896-02-06
A Pleasant Afternoon

Mrs. George E. Dickson of West Twenty.
fifth street entertained, charmingly at
luncheon and o'clock tea yesterday af-
ternoon. Invited guests: Mrs. Mitchell,
Mrs. Guiteau, Mrs. Ben E. johnson, Mrs
c. +. A. Last, Mrs. Hirschfield, Mrs. Boyn.
ton, Miss Maud Boynton, Mrs. San.
ford Robinson, Mrs. William Lacy, Mrs.
Will Conant, Mrs. f. T. iced, Miss Adam
Dewey, Mrs. Maudsley, Mrs. w. E. Dunn,
Mrs. Morris Albie, Mrs. HaRan, Mrs. J. c.
Rays, Miss Alice Severns, Miss Menefee,
Mrs. S. Grant Goucher, Mrs. Tolhurst,
Mrs. George Steckel, Miss G.. Robinson,
Mrs. Farrar.
The herald., 1896-02-06
Ebev.yhiolev Nupt,sis

The marriage of George M. Ebey to Miss
Myrtle Shipley occurred at the residence
of the BRIDES parents yesterday evening at
6 o'clock. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. E. Leonardson. The bride
was gowned in a beautiful creation of
white silk, the becoming costume being
completed by large cluster Of white car
nations and ferns which she carried. Miss
Florence Fowler had the pleasant duty OF
acting a. bridesmaid. and Howard d.
Ebey az best man. The drawing
reoms vsrs ornate with fragrant
The herald., 1896-02-06
Surprise Party

A jolly crowd of young people assembled
at the home of Miss Zaidel Maxwell, on
South Main street, to surprise the charm
ing hostess and enjoy an evening that
proved to be full Of fun and pleasure.
Schoneman and Blanchard furnished
music for dancing, and the evening was
concluded with the serving of most de-
lectable supper. Those present were: !:
Misses Elsie Gibson, Annette Gibson,
McCrae, Hattie Talent of Astoria, Ore.
Alma and Irma Foy, Alice Giffen, Julia
Winston, Carolyn Winston, Messrs. Will
Inues, Jack McCrae. Bert Chadwick, Fred
Shoemaker, Ned Field, Robert Parsons,
Tom O'Hara, Louis Godin, Phil Lyon, Barry
Martin, Jack Martin, Allan Brown, I.
Mott, Steven Mott, Jack Laying.
The herald., 1896-02-06
II Is Not Needed

We see nothing Objectionable in the
Davis resolutions except lhis-that no such
declaration is needed. 1t is just as we'll to
leave the Monroe doctrine as it has been
left for years. The general statement Of
the policy and the principle involved is the
safest statement.-[B Buffalo Enquirer.
The herald., 1896-02-06
Picn Roa f1ciRhfa

hills and Get a breath Of good fresh co,,n-
try air? But first come in and get the adj
dress of that neat little cottage we can sell
for $3.50 at SIS month. Now If you want
place for $40 month, and it's pretty
good too, 1925, all right; we are the pei
pie. Langworthy Co., 226 S. Spring street.
The herald., 1896-02-06

the friends of sound money irrespective of
party lines and in firm defiance of the
willy influences of party leaders. The one
thing that at this moment needs to be i'm
pressed upon congress is that the solid sem
timent of the country is determined to put
this question outside of political control,
and TO arrange their party affiliations ac-
cordinplY.
The herald., 1896-02-06

THE Republicans of New York are
in the predicament that the coward end
compromiser nearly slway lands in.
They want to unload strict construc-
tionist Roosevelt because his rigid en-.
forcsment of New York's Puritsnical
statutes has offended the Germans SO
that the support of that powerful ele.
ment in the Empire states cities has
been lost. At the same time the high
priests of the organization dare not
openly oppose Roosevelt and advocate
the repeal of the obnoxious, un-Ameri-
can laws he has made some people feel
the weight of, for if they do either of
these thing the pumpkin rollers" of
the rural districts will rise up in their
wrath and demolish the temple. Ard
thus it is and should be with the party
that is sll things to all men.
The herald., 1896-02-06

ONE of the funny things about the
war in Cuba is that almost every vic
tory Of the Spanish troops, and accord
ing to official reports the engagements
with the insurgents invariably result
in victories for the government SOL
diery, is followed by an advance of the
rebels. Maybe the Spaniards consider
an escape from total humiliation a
proud triumph,
The herald., 1896-02-06
AT THE THEATERS

ORPHEUM-The packed houses that have
greeted the performers at the Orphenm
this week demonstrates the fact that the
people of Los Angeles appreciate good
comedy show. Lovers of refined comedy
should not miss this opportunity to see one
of the best bills that has been offered in a
long time. The witticsms of Gilbert and
Goldie, the Irishisms of Gilmore and Leon
ard, the funnyisms of Mason and Healy
are a show in themselves. Then there is
the acrobatic comedy act of Caron and
Herbert and the songs of Bernard Dyl,yn
and the great balancing feats of the De
Van sisters. All these go to make up one
of the most complete attractions ever
offered.
r 4 =
BURBANK THEATER-MiIton Mobiles and
his company of players are nightly pleas
ing critical audiences in the play, A N an of
the People. The clever acting in the prison
scene and at the trial particularly, appeal
to the hearts of those present and invar-
iably win rounds of applause. This is the
last week in Los Angeles of this versatile
and accomplished company. The usual
matinee will be given on Saturday.
The herald., 1896-02-06

The Los Angeles W. c. T. q. held q
meeting yesterday aftasnssn in The First
Rantisf church.
The herald., 1896-02-06

flowers and smilax arranged with
pleasing effect. Mr.. and Mrs. Ebey
left last night for trip through Southern
California. Among those who were pres
ent to extend congratulations to the happy
couple were Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Baird, Mr..
and Mrs. c. b. Ebey, Mr.. and Mrs. A. X.
Ebey. Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Keil, MIR. and
Mrs. Frank Gosnell, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Baker; Misses Florence and Alice Fowler;
Howard D. Ebey, Clarence A. Ebey.
The herald., 1896-02-06

WAR

is NEVER ENDED.
From cradle to grave
feminine good looks
and complexion are in
confiicI with their NOR
tai foes-Sickness, over
work, trouble, age.
, Beauty's greatest pro-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
WEALTHY BRIDESMAIDS.
Fortunes of the Young Ladies Who VIII
Attend Mas Vanderbilt

New York August 19.-The brides
maids selected by Miss Gertrude Wander
bilt, who is 70 be married TO Henry
Payne Whitney at Newport next Tues
day, are, with one exception great heir
esses. Il Is expected Miss Glayds Van
derbilt, the younger sister Of the bride.
will attend her as flower maiden. She
is q pretty girl in her fourteenth year.
She is heiTess 70 at last si5,000,000,
and will probably have double that
amount. Mss Emily Vanderbilt Sloane
and Miss Lila Sloane are first cousins Of
the bride They are the daughters o.;
Mr.. and Mrs William Douglass S,oan7,
the latter a sister Of Mr.. Cornelius Van
derbilt. II is safe to put the Misses
Sloane down as heiresses each 10 $1,000
600. Miss Amy Bend, who has ben the
guest for some time Of the Sloans at
Elm Court. will be bridesmaid. ". SIS
Bend is a favorite niece of a rich bacle-
lor. Isaac Townsend, and an ED l.y
fpinster sister of his. Miss Amy Town
send. The impression is that there are
no greater heiressss in Amsr.ca than
the Misses Gerry. Their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry, are said 10
be the second greatest real estate own
ers IN this city. Miss Angelica Gerry
viii no doubt have a fortune Of $4,000
600 She will be 2 bridesmaid ar the
Whitney Vanderbilt wedding. Miss
Minnie Taylor is included n Miss Van
derbilts list. Miss Taylor is likely TO
come in for $1,000 900. Miss Edith
Shepard, another bridesmaid. is one Of
the brides pretty cousins and viii her
self be married in November to Ernesio
G. Fabri. Mss Shepard's fortune viii
equal that Of her cousins, the Misses
Sloane Der mother, Mrs. Elliott F.
Ieing a sister Of Mr. COrnslius
Vanderbilt.
Miss Gertrude VaGderbHt's SIX brides
maids will be richly arrayed at The we'd
ding. Their costumes have all been
made abroad and have just come over
with more for the bride.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
lIINSTRELS TONIGHT.

No company ever opened the theat
rical season in Wheeling that can out
shine the Grands attraction Thursday,
Friday and Saturday. II is Barlow
Brothers Ninstrels, and judg ng from
the press notices, It is Uhis season enc
of the best on he read. In speaking Of
it the Salt Lake City News says:
The Barlow Brothers M.nstrels which
appeared here last night, opens a new
era. in minsrelsy. The performance
was deYod of boisterousness, and the
usual rough and uncouth language,
which IS common with some OF the So
claimed frst-class companies; yet the
vivid portrayal of the unique Attributes
and the vo,ant humor Of the genuine
darkey, was charming in the extreme.
The vocal numbers were well given n
manner that took with the audience
from the start, while the orchestra was
all tina was claimed for It. The Barlow
Bro, hers Minsrels always find a cor
dial welcome awaiting them here.
Seats Will be placed on sale al the
box Office Tuesday morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
BELLAIRE.

J. N. Boyd, of Jh5 Fourth ward. is IN
town. Gr. Boyd is running a produce
store at Pittsburg al this time. He has
always been a firm Republican, but now
is strong advocate for free silver and
an enthusiastic Bryan man. Mr.. BOYD
has the greatest fa.ta in the success OF
foe silver movement, and has pretty
good evidence from a Columb.ana coun-
~ Republican that that district Will
surely give a majority for Bryan
Vance Nancursn, Of Eas- Richland.
Richland township, vas in Beilaire yes
terday, and gives a glowing account Of
,he free silver sentiment in his neigh
borhOod. He says that in his village
there are only three gold advocates. ali
the rest are Tor silver.
James Elliott, Of Pi,Isburg, is down on
visit with his mother. He will spend
TWO We ks seeing old friends
Mrs Samuel p Piper. Of Barnsv.l,e.
was a guest at the Windsor hotel yes
terday.
Z. J. SJiger, the tailor. was in Wheel
ing yesterday on business.
We hope you have heard of the big
silver demonstration in the city last
night and If the fine shDeech General
Warner is going to make here. Be sure
and bring your neighbor out TO hear
this frank discussion Of the Give issue"
Of this campaign. Come early for thsre
will be q big crowd out.
A man with a black jack" showing
from his pocket was picked up by Mar
shall Bahra on Tuesday. He was quite
under its influence and the mayor
taxed him 50 and costs.
The funeral Of Walker Me,lott took
place YES erday afternoon from his par
ents' home on Rose Hill. He was about
ten years old, and had been ailing for
some tiIns.
Train No. 105 vest bound On The B.
& 0. will stop at any station for Gs
many as five passengers. The silver
clubs Of Franklin and Neff's, with the
Franklin band. VII be on hand tonight
So according to the above accommodate
ing offer of the b. & O.. a crowd Of five
persons may come from any way sta
ton. with the assurance. of being able TO
get hons on the midnight train. a re-
port Is on that Hackett's band will
play. This is good news. if true, as thsy
are one Of The leading Ohio Vo.iey bands.
A good pointer comes from Bethesda.
An agent was there selling campaign
badges. he sold 4 Ogold badges, and ~
silver badges. Comment is unnecessary.
Lots of farmers attend there.
Misses Maggie Jones and Flora WelJy,
of Wheeling and Ida POultOn, of Barnes
vile. were guests of Miss Lille Ia
Roche. Tuesday.
Misses Laura HipEins and Amelia
Eeitz. of Martins Ferry, are visiting
friends in Bellaire.
Ell La Roche IS down the river on
business.
The c. L. & W Railroad will carry
visitors to the Stewards Grove Farmer S
picnic to-day for so cents round trip.
Gen. Warner will speak.
Israel Pslky has The contract TO fur
nish the different school houses Of Bel
laire with their coal, at 1885 per nun
dre5 bushels. clean mixed coal.
J. NJ. Richardson VAS elected tfuant
officer for another year. Samuel Me-
Donald was elected janitor Of the Central
school building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
Standing OF Clubs

Brooklyn, n. Y. August 19.-The
Pitsburgs baJted Abbey out of the box
in the second inning OF to-day's game.
Daub than went in and held them down.
In the seventh inning the Brooklyns
woke up. making four doubles and a
single off Hughey before any one was
Gus. Hawlty was substituted and two
triples were made off lin, which put
the Brooklyns TWO runs 10 the good.
The features were catches by Pad1en
and Gihin. Score:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
WILL. PIE ASKED TO RESIGN.

ST. Louis. No, August 19.-An af'er-
noon paper says: Il is very probable
tina, Douglas w. Robert, the local mem
Der Of the L. A. ". racing board, will
be asked 10 resign his position on the
board within a few days. 1, is stated
that the cycle board of trade Will ask
for his resignation.
The cycle board of trade discussed
the subject at meeting held last night
The members felt that the presence Of
q racing board member was handicap
to ST. Louis. Hence they resolved to
ask Mr.. Robert TO withdraw from the
board.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
RIVER NEWS.
Daily Chronicle Of the Movements OF the
Boats and 8Oatmen.

Daily Chronicle of the Movements OF the
Boats and 8oatmen.
TO-DAY'S BOATS.-Pittsburg. To-
rena. ( a. m; Bedford, Z a. m. ;Parkers-
burg. Liberty, Il a. NJ; New Majamor-
as. Victor. Ii a. m; Steubeny.ile, lay
lor. ESQ p. m; Darlington, Jewel, $3.50
p. m. .,
The Zen Hur cleared for Pittsburg
with a good trip yesterday morning:
The only other boats were the local
Dacke-s. and all had fair trips.
The marks last night showed a stage
OF feet. Failing.
4 Methodist excursion was brought
down from Steubenv,ile on the Taylor
Yesterday morning. The Jewel took
an excursion from Weiisburg to
Browns Island Tuesday.
The Ruth cleared for Charleston sew
teral hours late. having been detained
by heavy business.
Pittsburg. Pa, August 19.-Riyer .
fest two tenths and falling at the cam.
Clear and pleasant. ~
Oil CIV. Pa, August 19.-Riyer l
foot and stationary. Clear and cool.
Warren. Pa, August 1O.-Riyer $40
foot. Clear and cool.
Morgan,own, W. Va, August "
River 6 feet II inches; weather clear
and cool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
CARRIER SERVICE
At the Local Post Office to be Re-
duced Says Telegram From
Washington 80 Reasons for This

duced, Says a Telegram From
Washington 80 Reasons for This
Action.
The appended special to the Regis
ter contains Jhe very interesting IN
formation that the postal authorities
will reduce tle letter carrying force IN
This city, as well as Oth5r cities in the
country. II has long been claimed that
the local force has been inadequate, and
if further reductions are TO be made, It's
efficiency will be seriously impaired:
Special 70 the Register.
Washington, August ia number
Of d.smissals and reductions are 10 be
made within the next month in the let
ser carrier service Of Wheeling by The
Postmaster General. The names or eX-
act number Of the unfortunate carriers
who are 10 be slaughtered are not
known, but the list viii probably IN
ciude dozen or more.
These changes in the service are TO
be mads on account OF the lack of funds.
In view Of the failure of the last Con-
gress TO grant the department It's &C
cus,omed increase in the PosJofiice APP
preparation Bill for the compensation OF
letter carriers. the officials do moi feel
warranted in retaining the present num-
Der of carriers.
The reductions and dismissals will not
apply TO Wheeling alone. but viii be
made N every large city in the country.
The appropriation bill enacted for the
fiscal year 1895 granted for the salaries
of letter carriers the sum OF S12,tyOO0O.
The bill enacted for the year 1896 car
RED S12.S1S $50, being an Increase OF
only 2S.250, or about one quarter OF
one per cent, while for the past SIX
years the increase mas averaged nine
per cent. Before the last bill was en-
acted. preparations were made by tn
Department for The most efficient dis
charge Of The duties Of the carrier ST.
vice. and the expenditure C. much more
money was contemplated The refusal
Of Congress 70 maintain its usual in
crease. has wrecked all The plans OF the
Postmaster General, hOwever,-and il has
been found necessary TO reduce the far
ces 60 Is IN avoid a deficiency.