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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
THEIR; Are OTHERS

The dispatch sent out from Norfolk
Monday night that the Spanish steam
ship Saturina. Captain ZebraZa. from
Galveston. was the first steamer flying
the red ard yellow to enter that port
since the war was declared. is incorrect.
On October { the Spanish steamship
Wilma, Lanezuaga. Galveston, to Liver
tool, with cotton and general merchant
disc, took bunker coal. cleared and sail
ed October 5th. and since then there
lave been several. I.
Newport News has also had several
Spanish craft enter and clear with
cargoeS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
THE NEW MACHINE.

Post-O Office Authorities Installed the
Wonder Yesterday
The new electric cancelllng machine
has been duly installed in the Newport
News pCst-office. and WAS yes
t"rday given a fair and successful
trial. ali the letters for that date being
stamped by the machine.
This machine is manufactured by the
american Postal Machine Company. of
Pest, n. and mas 225 devices of it's k!rd
in operation in Uncle Sans postoffices
Th.' amount Of mali matter comin:,
i'll al Il going out of the city postofiic !.
daily has become SO large that too
much time is consumed in cancellinE
III" letters and Postmaster Read made
@pnlis:htinn Tor an electric CHANCELLOR.
The order WAS given by the department
ard several DAYS ago the machine ar
rived here. Tuesday Mr.. G. f. Ber-
nard representing the company ar
rived in the city and by night the ma
chino was in position and in working
order.
All of the letters that entered and
left the post-office yesterday were can
celled by the device. The cancel!ing
stamp is as clear almost as printed type
and Il great Improvement over the hand
'7"fH.'d. The stamp is cancelled by a
line-tlas and the postmark is stamped
two inches from the stamp, where 1t can
be read with ease.
The ease with which the machine
works and the perfection with which it
does the work is remarkable 1t ru rs
at tn. rate of $50 revolutions to the min
Ute and Will cancel and stamp as rapid :
l. as the clerk can feed it. A rapid
feeder can put in from 200 to $50 letters
Il minute. The capacity Of the machine
depends entirely upon the speed of the
feeder.
Th" letter is dropped in groove, with
Il RAPIDLY moving bottom which has an
e,liptical course and almost on the in
slant the letter is carried to the receiv-
ing alley. having been both cancelled
ard stamped.
MIR. Bernard stated yesterday that
the machines put out by his company
are leased to and not purchased by the
government. This method is adopted
II: order to get the advantage of all OF
the latest improvements in stamping
machines There are several devices in
use in the government postoficeS and
together they aggregate about 325 ma
chimes. 25a OF which are those manufac-
tured by the American Postal Machine
Company. Of Boston.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
30 DESIRABLE LOTS FOR SALE

We are offering fe sale for the next
few DAYS. thirty of the most desira bly,
located lots on Forty-seventh, Forty
eighth. Forty ninth and F'iftieth streets
on the high plateau above the shipyard
These lots are put on the market at a
very reasonable price and there are
such restriction put on the property
!: this neighborhood that those pur-
chasing for the purpose Of securing a
home can feel satisfied that they secure
lots in section which will always be
desirable. Terms are very liberal. For
further info nation apply at our office.
Irwin Tucker & Company, Twenty
eighth street and Washington avenue.
de 13-6t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
a New F1ontius I.1and.

You have recipe in your book fcl
floating island: it is made out Of tke
yolks Of eggs and milk favored will
Vanilla. sweetcncd and cooked 10 the
consistency of soft custard
The next time you make this yor
may line II glass dish with sponge cake
bottom and sides. FIJI with the baket
custard and on top of the cus;ard dist
pile up spoonfuIs of the whipped white.
Of eggs.
This makes new sor. Of floating is
land which is very delicious.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
SAVED From THE SEA.
eight Mere Survivors az the Londonian
Wreck Arrive.


r''ssH' AHCAS sui ViNOTS or the LOndOnian
Wreck Arrive
(By Telegraph,
BALTIMORE. Dec. l4.-Eight add
:3oral survivors Of the crew OF the lost
'teainship IoEGonian were brought into
nls port tonight by the North Gerrna.,
They are Captain l.. b Lee. Third
officer Joseph Cottier. Hoa,sw:lin
chm ouarter4liaster +. Garrison. Able
Seamen ]. e. Webb and w. Carness.
Cook w. Martin.
lhcse, win fort:-fire previously res
ued by the Johnston Line steamer
?cdamore. complete the list of survi-
vors. eighteen having beer lost in the
tempt to leave the disab ship In
'nc Of her small! boats OF the latter.
.w'' were cattiemen. and the balance.
we're members of the crew.
When the Maria Rickmers sighted the
Efeck. heavy swell! prevailed. max
hE it difficult to launch boat. but.
without an nstant's hesitation. the
lttenlpt was made. Second Mate D.
LenZ. of the Rickmers. and six men
,uttih; OF to the rescue For more
nan three hours futile attempts were
:ade to reach the wreck.
THE RESCUE.
i!'2l:y. lS a last resort. the rescuers
cot in close TO the stern of the dsa bed
,aft and shouted to those on board.
III Of whom We're huddled on the
ridge. to make their way aft and
hrow them Il life lire.
This being accomplished. the ship
''reelsed sailors We're instructed to
make the lire fast about their bodies
iter another they obeycd and were
nus drawn aboard the life boat.
When the rescucrs and the rescued
reached the side OF the RickinerS it
vas found that the sea was still SO
high as =, maxi. it Impossible. to bring
;lt. boat :.iont-Siflf, ON,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
FAvon GOLD STANDARD.

"-AS!iINC.ToE Dec. IA rcsolu-
lon IA :orins the gold standar was
adopted To-Day by the National Board
: Trade: in session III this city. a res
Gut'un WAS also adopted urging upon
'onSreSs the importance Of enlctng a
ntioral trade mark registration law
iv"rinE the speedy construction of the
Nicaragua canal by the United States:
amendments to the In
ser-.Nt;Itc Commerce law
resolution asking that Con-
;resS t" use it's power To prevent the
combination of persons or capital tend
ng to increase of decrease the prices
i articles required for general public
use and which shall stfle fun and free
GGmpetition, was defeated.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
A brilliant Career.

Miss Bright has made quite sue
cess on the comic opera stage"
Decidedly. Five years ago she was
an obscure soubrette. and since then
she's made enough money to support
three extravagant husbands.
!yn Life
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
Rather Warm,

speaking OF battles. major" said the
bud of q former season, were you
ever in what might be termed real
serious engagement?
We'll, rather" replied the major, a
was once engaged 10 widow for three
weeks" Chicago Daily News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
MURDER IN LEE COUNTY.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Dec IA spe-
ial to the Times from Middlcshoro
NY. says:
News has ben received here of the
murder of Hunt I<rstcrson and p.ob:l-
bic fatal shooting Of Fred Herk by
:'ieaS Coin. on Clirch river. in thu. east
.rn part Of Lee county. Va, vest ertlay
Ncstcrson and Scrk were logging in
n" mountains when Coin appeared. He
mad Il revolver in each hand. and. with
nut Il word Of warning. shot E<.stersnn
killing him instantly. Berll attempted
to escape. but was shot in the body
wiz" by Coin. The murderer then
n;ld, his escape to the mountains A
-.nssc Of determined mnuntainecrs or
sanl2rd, and are now in pursuit of Coin
" CAPTURED he will undoubtedly be
ruchpti =
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
CONNECTIONS

You will want nice candy for Christ
mas. We are, agents for Nunnally's
and are now taking orders for beautiful
fancy baskets and boxes. They range
IN price from $3.50 to $500 Leave or
ders now. We also handle Allegrett:' =
chocolates. Everyone 4enows how fine
they are. Fred f. Allen & Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

Best Mince Meat Whiskey and Bran
dy. SOC per quart. Newport News Wine
and Liquor Co. Gec15tf.
While loaking for Christmas presents
stop in al Mnglers and examine their
l'ne-,3yf neckwear. slippers and umbrel-
las. You will find a we'll selected stock
bouf ut especially for the holiday trade
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

Geo &c Washingt on's hair. 1t has been
ir our family ever since the revolution
AIRY war.
Clara Indeed. wasn't aware tina,
one of your ancestors was a barber
Chicago Daily News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

Yes" said the young man. literary
worl, is very fatiguing."
II should imagine So" replied Mrs.
Cayenne. When l realize that some
authors have to keep their minds on
the staff they write feel positively
sorry for them" -NVashingto on Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
To SETTLE LIP

City Treasurer James NJ Curtis will
go to Richmond this morning to
settle UP with State Treasurer a W
Earman.
The total amount due the State in
taxes for the year is sl9%S?.03
Mi Curtis Will present checks for $l1,-
1872" and for the rest Will give the
school warrant recently sent him.
which is worth $2.23i so. the amount Of
this city's share Of the second apor,ion-
men; of school money by the state.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
PENSION APPROPRIATIONS.

WASHlNGToN. Dec. l4.-The pen
sion appropriation bill reported to the
House carries sl45.253 $50 being tn.
exact amount Of the estimates and
'i.Ooo.o00 more than the current act
The increase is due to the increase in
tension disbursements, which increased
from l39.943.Il1. in 1897 to $l4463l. SO
IN 1925 The total number Of pensioners
n the roll is ya37li
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
ono Woman. Way.

Jack was poor and Clara persuaded
me to marry him; She said :, true ~cl-:
mn always hurried for love"
"Wcll?"
Then She went and fell in love wi, 4
rich man. '-Chicaeo Record
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
POLICE. COURT.

The following cases wr.e disposed of
in lie Police Court Yesterday:
Jacob Stafford, Peter Collins. Tony
POGO, drunk fined s. and costs.
~ y !aSkcy. bl"ckating sidewalk
fined 81 and costs
Stenfcn r Ter and Junius Grandson.
diSord1rly: i':.ed s. and costs
G. +. Turner tlisordery. fined IS and
s..,sfs.
james Scanlon Hattie Boston, Alice
richardson. Leila Robinson. larceny:
dismissed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
THE CHRISTMAS GERMAN

The Friday Cutilion Club will give
its Christmas german at the Casino on
the evening of Friday. December 80
The club is making extensive arrange
rne'its for this event and it is expected
that it will eclipse all previous holiday
germans.
Invitations will be extended to prom
inent society people OF this city. Hamp-
ton. Old Point and vicinity and an en-
jOyable affair is expected
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
How Il Hammered.

Sympathetic Visitor Ito prisoner)-
Ny good man, what brought you here !
Facetious Prisoner-Borrowin1 mon.
ey.
"But they don't put people in prison
for borrowing money!"
"ies. | know, but had to knock the
man down three or four times before he
would lend it 10 me. Pick Me-Up.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
CONDEMNS GERMAN SYMPATHY
(I,y 'r,i....r:ipj \

BERLIN. Dec. li.-In the Reichstag
day the debate on the budget was
nnt;nucd Count Won karduf, leader
II the Free Conservatives. condemned
sentimental German sympathy with
spain and welcomed the appearance
Il the great and vigorous American
alton among the coloniZinE powers
,ie said he hoped that. in accordance
With RiSnarck's principle. commercial
questions would be kept separate from
rni!iicai relations. for il this We're done
Germany would be on very good terms
Ni;h the United States
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.


Vess-Ta ArrEs al Fr-terdav
Steamship Rapidan (Br), Buckng
ham, Liverpool.
Stea mship Berlin Omitted State
transporD, Wilson, New York.
Steamship Lugano tBr). Liverpool.
Schooner a. a. Shaw. New Haven.
Barge Chalmettc. New Haven.
Barge Caravan, Providence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

beautiful line of neckties and sus-
penders just received at Woodward G.
Womble's. They make beautiful Christ
mas presents. de14-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
BRYAN IN WASHINGTON.

tl!y Tclerraph.)
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Hon. Will
,lnn j. Bryan arrived here today from
savannah. Ga. He will remain for sew
sral days before proceeding to his home
II Nebraska.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
RESTING nIrIl.rI.Y

Mr.. e. r. White. who met with an ac-
cidcnt at his home on Twenty I h
street last Monday. is resting as quietly
as can be expected.
He accidentally fell down stairs. strik-
ing his head against the foot-post, caus-
ing conclusion of the brain.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

WASHINGTON Dec 14.-Fore-
cast for Thursday: For Virginia-Fair:
not cold: light variable winds. be-
coming Southerly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
BIG SNOW IN TENAs.

S->N ANTONIO. TEN, Dec. 1.-THE
heavies; fall Of snow in twenty years
visited this city today. AT noon the
SNOW ahiicd and !, general thaw has
set in.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
THE OYSTER CATCH.

The, catch this year is particularly
tree from green gills. The weather for
the past four weeks has been favor
able for the oyster business, and ship
mentS have heen heavy
The interior cities have been large
buyers during the cold weather. If the
low temperature holds out to the first
Of the year the stock on hand will be
we'll worked off.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
GOVERNMENT TUGS IN A GALE.

GOVERNMENT TUGS IN a GALE.
The government tugs Olympia Adj
onis Eugene Grassell and Watson
which rasseu down the coast Tuesday
m their way. it is believed to Porto
Rico. We're reported last night to have
put into Ocracoke Inlet North Carolina.
% escape the gale prevailing off the
cast yesterday.
The wind at one time attained a We
ocity of forty miles an hour and the
.ugs We're in imminent danger of going
% the bottom
The Watson is leaking and in distress
The t1otilla is lying at anchor in Ocra-
coke harbor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
4 Field for Action.

DasEcry--i hear that Young Blower
gave good acconn, Of himself AT the
front.
Flasherly Huh! II WASH, anythin.
to tie one he gave when he go, home
N. y. Journal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

sun rises .I:11 A. NJ.
Sun sets. 80 T.. NJ.
high tide. ..10:1 a. M. and 10:4O p. NJ.
LOW tidc..... 3:46 A NJ. and 4:40 z. Nj.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

Lookout for ad. in Fridays issue of
Trade Sale Of General Merchandise at
Laskey's Auction House 3l01 Washing
ton avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

ieast-I see that joke about fel
lows stolen umbrella is still going
around
Crimsonbeak-So is the umbrella
NonlierS Statesman.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
kLONc THE WeTER ROM
Ut f.s,sI 49,,
AEIitr1 f.i. t.rfe

: l.Ir III. <slta -. -.
Enux- t.'.: e! We ~-is Nov w Poet
'bthrr Mmr..,- ts.ss.~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15

FOR EITHER sen.
This remedy being
applied directly to the
seats of the disease. re-
Iulrcs no change OF
diet Cures guaranteed
in one to TWO days.
Small plain packages,
by mail, S1.0o. Sold only
by Klor's Drug Store.
Newnort News. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-15
v.s..ls S.,,en v--,.r,..v

Steamship Lugano CBrD. Galveston.
Steamship caprivi (Nor), Nielsen.
Baltimore
Steamship Arabia (Ger.), Scrotter
New Orleans.
Schooner Percy BirdSall Holmes
Providence.
Schooner j. b. Manning Sprague
Providence.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-25
QUITTING TT ON GENTLEMEN
If Has Been Decided Thai Brand Ger
 fifiCafes Must Be Taxed.

The longer people live the more they find out about the revenue tax It has just been ascertained by ruling on the subject by the treasury depart ment that certificates of cattle brands must bear ten cent stamp. The question was submitted some time ago by Secretary Harrison of the livestock board to Collector Morrison MT. Mor- rison gave as his opinion then that the certificates did not require the stamp, but he referred the question to the department. A reply was received on Sunday morning saying that it had been lately ruled that the certificates must be stamped.
 Since the law became effective about 600 such certificates have been issued by the livestock board of the terri tory. They will all have to be re- called. Notwithstanding the ruling there is an opinion that these certifi- cates clearly do not belong to the class of documents contemplated by the bill. It is likely that the matter will be submitted to the attorney general of the United States.
 The subject of stamping bills of sale was settled some time ago in favor of the cattelmen, many of whom had been periodically paying for the war with Spain without question or mur- mur. It was subsequently learned that this was unnecessary.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-25
MARKET REPORTS.
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Wholesale Prices Current.

EGGS. BUFFER AND CHEESE EGGS-Ranch, sz.5OQs25 per case; East ern, N.25 per case.
 BUTTER-Ranch, per ID, 20Q25; Man- copa creamery, 25c.
 CHEESE-Eastern. full cream. per 10. 1SG1S; home. 1O1A@n.
 REAriS.
 BEANS-Per cwt., small white, 3 Esq 400; Lady Washington, a75Q4.0o. pinhs, S.7594.00; Lima, 5.OSG5.25. POTATOES. ONIONS AND WICHITA
 BLES.
 OTATOES-1-6OQla0 req sweet pota- toes, s1.10q1.25 per cwt.; yellow sweet po- tatoes, s1.5Gq1.75 per cwt
 ONIONS-California, per cwt., s2.c5. VEGETABLES-BeetS per cwt., 1.40 egg plant. per 1b, Sc; green cnili. per 10, 10c; eyaporated chilis, per ID, 25; green dog punches, 25; summer squash, per ID. 10: asparagus, per ID, 1713@20; tomatoes, per ID, 1GG1211; Lima and string beans, 121z; Kentucky field pumpkins, Der cwt., $1.20; green peas. 121a- DRIED FRUITS, NUTS, RAISINS. RAISINS-London layers. per box, 1.75, loose. per ID, 4Q51z; seedless Sultanas. 6119S.
 DRIED FRUITS Apples, evaporated. fancy. per tb, Il; peaches. fancy. TAO 8; choice, 612Q7; pears. fancy evaporated. Tz: plums. pitted, choice, 8; prunes, choice. 71a: fancy. s1z@1o.
 NUTS-Walnuts. paper shells, 1G12; fancy softshells, 12Q1212; hard shells, S1s; almonds, soft shells, 10@12; paper shells, s@10; oceans. SQ1O; flberts. s@10; Brazils. roasted, 11Q12; raw, SQ9; home raw, 7Q8; roasted, 10Qu
 FRESH FRUIT AND BERRIES. Lemons, fancy, per case, S5.25@6 %; late Valencia oranges, $4- 25 per case; peaches, 41a@6 per ID; canteloupes and muskmel- ons, 35d75 per dog; California apples per box, $2.00G2.50; pomegranates per ID. Sc; Italian plums, per ID, 121z; figs, per ID, 121z; Cornechon grapes, per ID. 1214. Strawberries. Arizona Everbear1ng, per ib basket, 15; black berries, per basket, 15; Kelsey Japan plums, 5.
 FRESH MEATS.
 Beef. per ID. 7z; veal, per ID. z; mutt ten, per ID. 7c.
 GRAIN AND HAY. WHEAT-Per csntsI for shipping. 1.1OG HAY-2er ton, alfalfa, 7.5O@8.0o. BARLEY-1.40 per cwt.
 ROLLED BARLEY-l50.
 FLOUR AND FEED STUFFS FLOuR-Per bbl, local extra roller pro cess. 4.50; graham, 2.50 per cwt; whole wheat four. 2.50 per cwt.
 CORN MEAL-White, s2.O0 per cwt yellow. 2.50 per cwt.
 FEED STUFFS-Brar, per ton. 5.00 rolled barley, 1.15 per sack.
 POULTRY AND GAME. POULTRY-Hens. good heavv eer dog 450G5.00; spring chickens, 3.75G400; fancy Pekin ducks. 55O@6.00; turkeys, live, per ID, Is.
 HIDES. WOOL AND TALLOW. HIDES-Dry. u1z per ID; kip. 10: calf IA; bull. 5. -WOOI-Nominal. TALLOW-Per ID. No. 1, %.
 PROVISIONS.
 BACON-Breakfast, fancy, per ID. 100 10k
 HAMS 10@iOh for medium; 10@1OA for large. DRY SALT PORK-Per ID. 8K@S1z. @LARD-kettle rendered leaf. Sos 4-50 los 5.4c. 5s 5.45, 3s $50.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-25
WANTS CUBA'S DEBT PAID
Spain Nay Insist on America ASsum.
 ing This Obligation.

Washington, Oct. 24.-A special from Paris says:
 The position taken by the represen- tatives Of the Madrid government to the Hispano-American peace commits sion in respect to the Cuban debt is regarded in we'll informed circles as be- ing a menace to the continuation Of the negotiations. I have good reasons fer believing that the efforts of the Span ish commissioners are directed more toward obtaining relief from those ob- Iigations than the retention of terri tory. They contend that to compel Spain to shoulder this enormous finan- cial obligation, and at the same time to take from her the only means she has of paying it, is to seek to ruin the country absolutely. Without her col onies and with the crushing weight of this debt resting upon her it would be impossible, they argue, for Spain to rid herself of her financial incubus.
 The Spanish newspapers have been working along this line for scme time past, one very influential journal even going 50 far as to strongly advocate the relinQuishment of Spaln's sover- eighty in the entire Philippine archi- pelago, provided the United States would assume the war debt The ar guments employed are net many and are all based upon the inability Of Spain to pay. Practical repudation Of the obligations, it is maintained, is sure to follow. if a treaty is signed which stipulates that Spain must ac- cept all financial responsibilities in cured by the instructions in the An titles and the Pacific.
 On the osher hand. the reascns why the United States should accept or guarantee all or 8, part Of this debt ara plentiful from the Spanish standpoint. It is pointed cut that in losing her col onies Spain would be deprived cf the
Arizona republican., 1898-10-25
CIVIL SERVICE.
Examination for PosfoffiCe Clerks
 and Carriers.

The United States civil service ccm- mission announces that an examina- ton will be held by its postoffice board of examiners in this city on December 3, 1898, comencing at a. m., fer the positions of clerk and carrier in the pcstoffice in this city. Only citizens of the United States may be examined.
 The examination will consist of spelling, arithmetic. letter writing, penmanship, copying from plain copy, geography of the United States and reading dresses. The arithmetic will consist of tests in the fundamental principles, extending as far as com- mon and decimal fractions and em- bracing problems.
 The age limitations for this exam1- nation are as follows: Clerk, not less than IS years; carrier, between 21 and 40 years. Applicants for carrier must weigh at least 125 pounds, must be not less than 5ft Ain. in height, and must file with their applications a medical certificate showing them to be net under the required weight and