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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
Meetings Of the County Com
missioners--O Orphans Court
School Commissioners
and Board of Health.

The Board of School Commissioners were
in session on Tuesday.
The matter of Bridget Mckay estate was
referred to the President and Counsel of the
Board.
The resignation OF John r Anderson, Jr.,
teacher at the Cecil County High School was
received and accepted to take effect Decem-
her 23. Claude S. Snively was appointed to
the position.
The Secretary was directed to have the
Colora school house insured, to expire at tn
same time as the oth,r houses and in the
same company.
1t was decided to hold the Teachers Iusti-
tute at Port Deposit. during the week COM
mencing April II, 1899.
Miss Ida NJ. Cooley was appointed as an
assistant in the High School department at
North East.
| The following bills were ordered to be paid:
George A. Lynch. repairs, No. ., Third, - 90
Theodore Sharpless, repairs, No. 8,
ol&tn. Observation-Disclosures. III W
W. 7. Mccullough, incidentals, No. 8,
| Fllth. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3 w
| IL 'iH9iuSSi, lul HiluIt, NJ y, Il lESl... 20 OU
W. j. G. DuIaney Co., books, November, 47j rs
W. j. G. Dulaney Co., stationery, No
| 'eiloer ..'.....'........ ............ ~ w
o. S. Jackson. painting, No. l, Sixth. 81 90
o. S. Jackson, painting, No. 5, Sixth. q 90
o. r. Cnaytor, repairs, No. 8, Third. . 20
9. NJ. Bouden, repairs, No. 8, Third. l u
S. NJ. Reed, incidentals, No. 8, Third. 90
The Treasurer was directed to pay to f. b
Fockler school No. 5, Fifth, the sum of ten
dollars for library purposes, said schoo
having raised for the same the sum of 413. 50
The Secretary was directed to contract
with J. VI. Post tor one hundred vaccin
registration books at twenty cents, he bein!
the lowest bidder.
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PRINCIPE FURNACE ITEMS.
PR1Nc1p1o FURNACE, Dec. 1G, 1898.

PRINC1PIo FURNACE, Dee. 1G, 1898.
Miss Mabel Wright, OF Baltimore, is spend
ing few weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John j. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reinshaw and daughter, Of
Havre de Grace, were the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel White
Mrs. May Gillespie, OF Wilmington, is the
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Haines.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ward, Of Perryville,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. V. j. Sent
man.
Mrs. Edward White and son Norman, have
returned back to Jackson after pleasant
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood
Morrison, OF S;rickersville.
Mrs. w. Craig and daughter, Hattie. were
the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson.
Mrs. Cornelia Hamilton spent several days
with Mrs. Cecil Craig.
We are sorry to hear of tho sad death OF
MIR. Edmund Whitaker. one of our premi-
nent citizens who died Tuesday morning very
suddenly OF heart failure.
Mr. j. J. Wright VINO was hurt the last OF
November by tho breathing Of the boom OF his
sloop, is able to be about again.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special Letters From the Wings Large
Staff of Correspondents Giving
All Local Happenings.
PROVIDENCE ITEMS.
PROVIDENCE, Dec. 16. 1898.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 16. 1898.
John Ingram has secured a situation at
Carter's paper mill, as finisher.
William Hamilton and Howard Gregg, both
had their fingers caught and considerably
mashed this week, in the calanders at
Carriers mill.
Mrs. Taylor is dangerously i'll at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Leech.
The recent cold days have frozen up the
creek and cove, and our young folks are hav-
ing good time skating
Mr.. L. Jordan, of Yorklyn, Del, spent last
Sunday here with his sister, Mrs. William p.
Kite.
The roads in this vicinity are in excellent
shape for hauling, and the farmers are max
ing good use of them, hauling out their hay
and grain.
The young sport from louisville, says he
won't drive Joe's horse down here any more
us he is bound to awaken tho whole town in
| the small hours Of the night.
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Observation-Disclosures.

Miss E. Lorena Gathers was married on
Thursday evening to Mr.. Harry N. Johnson
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
w. Gathers of Blake. The house was hand
somely decorated with potted plants and
evergreen The bride wore white organdie
gown and carried a bouquet OF white carna-
tons. Miss Fannie Taylor, of Wilmington,
was bridesmaid, and Mr.. john Gathers.
brother OF the groom, acted as the best man.
Tie ceremony was performed by Rev. T. S.
H DIT, of Lewisville, assisted by Rev. Frank
wing. A reception WIS held after the cere-
mony, and the happy couple took the 8
O'Clock train over the Baltimore and Ohio
l,ailroad for tour south
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NORTH EAST NEWS.
NORTH EAST. Dec. IL. 1898.

49,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burns, of Bay View,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. W. s.
Wilson.
VIM Tyson and Misses Amanda and Emma
Tyson. Of SngerIy, and Miss Blanche
Applehy, Of Ohio, spent Sunday with MIR.
and Mrs II. NJ. Pierson.
Mrs Rachel Jones, wife Of John Jones, of
Wilmington. died suddenly last Thursday, of
paralysis. She was a daughter OF the late
Capt Will Wilson, OF Havre de Grace Her
remains were taken to Charlestown, on Sat
urday morning for interment
Ira NJ. the youngest son OF NJ Cameron.
while playing last Saturday. fell from a couch
and broke his collar bone. DR.. Housekeeper
set the bone
Charles Sweet had his foot smashed while
at work at the Maryland Clay Works last
Saturday. DR.. Rttenhonse rendered the
necessary attention.
Mrs. Julia Johnson, colored, aged 30 years.
wife of Wesley johnson, dropped dead while
at church in Elk Neck, last Sunday, just after
having given in her experience in which she
stated that she felt she he'd not long to live
and hoped that she might enjoy the promised
rewards.
Miss Teresa McCarty is spending few
days with Miss May Cole at Perryvlls.
Dr. Herbert II. Ford, OF Washington, son
of Capt. Samuel Ford, has been appointed to
the medical staff Of the regular army with
rank OF First Lieutenant Of Cavalry. DR..
Ford passed the examination at the head OF
a class of 1O7, and was ordered to report for
examination at the end of the year for pro-
motion.
Independent Council, No. IA. o. U. A. NJ. =,
will attend the NJ. E. Church in a body or
Sunday.
John Lockard, of Elk Neck, killed hog
last week that weighed 53S pounds,
Richard L. Thomas prominent citizen o.
North East, died early last Monday morning
in the Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, after
a short Illness OF pneumonia in his Ard year
At the time of his death Mr.. Thomas was
employed at the Internal Revenue Depart
ment in Baltimore, having been appointed
10y Mr.. Murray Vandiyer, while he held tn,
position as Collector. In politics Mr.
Thomas was a Democrat he having repre-
sented Cecil twice in the Maryland LegisIa
ture, once in 1886 and again in 1894. H
was son OF the late Richard l.. Thomas
ono of the most prominent merchants OF hi
day in this county. After tho death of hi
father he succeeded him in the mercan til
business until within Il few years ago. Hi
funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon
the ceremony being private. Interment wa
made in the family bUrying lot in the NJ
Cemetery.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs Harl
Prior died suddenly last Saturday. Burie
on Monday in the NJ. L. Cemetery.
Mr.. S. r. Shippers is having the wrenc
factory converted into commodlous stor
room.
The large engine in tho Wrench factor
has been purchased by L. I. b. Day. from S
I shippers the present owner. Owing to tn
increase in business Mr. Day is compelled /
add a larger engine to his plant
Mrs VIM. Burroughs died at her home q
Chase. Md, early last Thursday morning {
heart disease. She was u daughter of Mrs
Crouch, of Turkey Point, at one time keepe
of the Turkey Point light house. She leave
a husband and several children.
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Board of Health.

The Cecil County Board of Health met in
Elkton on Wednesday.
The secretary reported that he had postal
cards for the notification Of infectious dis
eases and sent a package to each physician
in the county.
A letter was received from Perryvlle Town
Council say ing that surface drains had been
cleaned and that owners had been notified
in regard to back yards.
The secretary reported extensive drainage
in Elkton by means of sewers. A death has
not occurred in the town since October %
the longest period on record. The abolition
OF pig pens and the Introduction of privy
system will reduce the death rate 20 per cent.
Vaccination in the schools was discussed
The school examiner always asks teachers if
vaccination certificates have been produ C ed
and he always receives an Affirmative reply.
A case OF boy attending school since Sept.
in Third district school who has not been
vaccnated, has been referred to the Secretary
OF the School Board. Teachers are liable to
a fine of $40.
One case Of membranous Group in Third
district, one case OF measles in Port Deposit
two eases OF chicken pox at Blue Ball, sis
cases Of scarlet fever at Perryvilie and one
at Warwick, one case OF typhoid fever al
Perryville and one case at Elkton.
Seven additional deaths were reported fol
October and fifteen for November.
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PORT DEPOSIT POSTOFFICE
Understood That William 7. COulsOn
Will Receive the Appointment.

A news dispatch from Washington, on
Wednesday, stated that Congressman Baker,
had finally settled the contest over the Por
Deposit postofllce by endorsing W. T. Coul-
that the appointment would be made in
few days.
The contest for the office was particu-
larly active one between Mr., Coulson, Theo-
dore ]. Vanneman, Edward Boynton and
Thomas G. Bond, Jr. The salary OF the Office
is about II 400 year. and the term of the
present incumbent expired in June last.
Mr.. CouIson is engaged in merchandising
at Rock Run, the northern section of Port
Deposit, and is about forty-tlve years of age.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
COL. T. EGENTON HOGG,

Col. 7. ESenton Hogg died ia Philadelphia
on Thursday, OF last week. He was son of
the late William and Jane Hogg, and was
born in the Seventh district OF this county.
Colonel HOgg when n young man, went to
California, and was largely Interested in the
Oregon Pacific Railroad. of which he became
president He returned to Cecil county
about ten years ago and purchased the farm
where his parents had lived, and erected
thereon one of the handsomest buildings in
the State. This building. which cost more
than 100000, was destroyed several years
in Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
RICHARD L. THOMAS.

Richard l.. Thomas, an e1-member OF the
Maryland House of Delegates from Cecil,
died at the Nay land Hospital, Baltimore, on
Sunday night after short illness from pneu-
monia. MIR Thomas was son Of the late
Richard l.. Thomas, for many years pros
ferrous merchant Of North East, where the
deceased was born in 1856. For the past two
years Mr.. Thomas had held position in the
Internal Revenue office, i'll Baltimore.
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InternnentS.

The funeral Of Mrs. Rachel Jones, wife Of
John T. Jones, was held at the NJ. j.. Church,
in Charleston, on Saturday last. Mrs. Jones
died at her home, in Wilmington. on We'd
nesday, OF last week. from apoplexy. She
was the eldest daughter Of the late Capt. Wm
II. Wilson, of Havre de Grace, and had lived
in that city prior to her marriage.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
JAMES DENNY,

James Denny Il former citizen Of Elkton.
father Of Frank j. Denny, OF this town, died
on Wednesday,, at the home OF mis- son.
Hamilton Denny, i'll Philadelphia, He was
in his 73d year. For n number of years he
engaged in merchandising at Elkton. Eight
children survive him. The remains will be
brought to EIkton, to-day for internent.
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JOHN w. BOUCHELLE,

John W. Bouchsle, an aged resident OF this
county. died at his home, on Bohemia Manor
on Tuesday night. Mr.. Bouchelle was nine
ty-two years OF age, and had lived in the
Second district all OF his life. He voted at
seventeen Presidential elections and always
cast the Democratic ticket. Mr. Joseph H.
Steele and DR.. William G. Karsner. Of Chesa-
City. are his sons-in-laW.
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BURTON DICKERSON.

Burton Dickerson, brother Of Miles Dicker-
son, OF Elkton, died on Sunday at his home
In Stanton. Delaware, aged 70 years. He
had visited his brother in EIkton that week
William Dickerson, Of Back Creek Neck, this
county, is also a brother OF the deceased
The intermsnt was at Head Of Christina.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
COUNT AFFAIRS.
THIS WAS a WEEK CROWDED
WITH WORK FOR THE OFF,
GALS IN ELKTON.

Clerks office and Register of Wills office
The Board also passed the election bills,
amounting to about SO 500. Hester Hess, of
Elkton, was reelected counsel to the Board
for the ensuing year. The Commissioners
decided that all work on the public roads
throughout the county must be stopped on
the last day OF the month.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
BURGLARS at Warwick

The town OF Warwick was visited nv burg
lars on Tuesday night. They entsred the
store OF Mrs. V. Hayden, securing about 800
worth of boots, shoes and other merchandise.
The hotel of II. Delbert Aiken was also entered
and quantity of liquors taken.
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MRS. ALFRED ENGLAND.

Mrs. Mary England, wife Of Alfred Eng
land, and daughter OF the late Richard Newton
of this county died at her home in
Burlington, n. j.. on Sunday. She was a
sister OF Mrs. Miles Dickerson. of EIkton.
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MRS. WILLIAM BURROUGHS.

Mrs. William Burroughs, formerly OF this
county, died on Thursday, last week, ut her
home at Chase, Baltimore county. from heart
disease. Her maiden name was Crouch. She
leaves several children beside her husband.
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MRS. THOMAS WARNING.

Mrs. Thomas Warning, formerly OF Coora,
died at her home in Camden, n. j.. on Fri
to Darlington, Hartford county, for burial on
Monday.
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The Work Of the December
Term of Court Began on
Monday Morning Court
Proceedings.

The December term of the Circuit Court for
Cecil county, opened on Monday, Judges
Pearce, Martin and Stump all being on the
bench Judge Stump delivered the charge to
the Grand Jury, of which George W. Lock-
wood, of Warwick, was made foreman,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17

An infant child of Mr.. aud Mrs. Harry
Prior, Of North East, died on Saturday.
Interment on Monday in NJ L. Cemetery,
North East.
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Church Hlews.

The Christmas Festival OF Trinity School
will be hold in the church on Sunday even
ing, January 1st
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Average age A l-5 years.
Three additional births for September,
eight for October, and twenty-four for
November.
The death rate for November is the lowest
yet reported; the health of the county as a
whole extremely good.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The County Commissioners were in ses-
cepted the metallic cases recently put in the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17

Books, Bibles, photograph albums, pock-
ct books, card cases, Acknowledgment
Christmas presents at FraAer's, Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17

If you want first class pair OF scissors,
razor or pocket knife, call at Frazer's, Elkton.
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An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Veasey
Kirk, OF Cayott's Corner, died on Sunday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-10
AMI SE.NE<TS.


Only one performance OF "A Scrap Of
Paper" VIII be given by the Henderson
company in this city az the Seattle the
alter. The engagement begins Wednesday
evening and VIII terminate on Saturday
night; During this period "A Scrap Of
Paper The Ironmasier." Young Mrs.
Winthrop" and Thu Crus: OF society"
will be given Although "A Scrap Of
paper" is strong enough TO admit OF more
than one performance 1t has been deemed
advisable. in order to display the abili-
ties OF the organization in several lines
of work. TO present The pieces named
above. This is repertoire embracing
legitimate comedy, domestic drama. COM
edy drama and modern society drama,
and appeals 10 nearly every class of play
eoer. ~ Scrap OF Paper" is one OF
Sardou's works. and possesses many Of
the characteristics Of the spicy comedy
work turned out by the disciples az the
present French dramatic school. In the
arrangem ent for the English stage how
ever. its adapter. Mr.. ]. Paigrave Simp-
son. has succeeded admirably in recon-
struct.ng the piece on Enes which make
1t genuinely acceptable % the most cul-
tured tastes. "A Scrap Of Paper" viii
be produced in superb style, as the Hen
derscn company brings win IL ali Of the
scenery and effects Tor all or the plays
presented. The sale Of seats begins this
morning
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The sale Of seats for the Mathews and
Eulgtr rac-ttme opera. by the Sad Sea
Waves" tonight has heen one of the larg-
est ever had by any comedy attraction at
this house. Manager Howe predicts a
recoFd-breaker especially ~ this Is the
opening Of The fail season. and This fact.
with such well known attraction. sc-
counts for the immense safe both tor to-
night and tomorrow.
Tie company numbers thirty people.
with fine scenery. While the costumes Of
the ladies ara saii u be revelations, be-
ing cui3ed from the most fashionable
''Ilaily Hits From Paris
TIE story IS most laughabie. the action
taking place in an exclusive fashionable
sanfta,iun. which SHOWS - the outside
world what tnese establishments really
are The muse has been carefully So ect-
Ell. and includes 4 number OF or ginaI COM
positions ard with The aid Of a most pic
tureSque chorus. with al, the vim lash
and beauty - a Casino production, there
Is no Ka!nsaying bat what Cur taeater-
goets viii f;ni IL Mathews and Bulgers
latest piece the best ~ the,r many efforts.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-10

There is every prospect that the receipts
and shipments for the remaining three
months Of the year Will exceed in like or
greater ratio the foregoing. as the output
In those months of 1851 were about the
same as for the previous months. In Octo-
her 1891 the shipments amounted 20 a.
33S tons, in November 10 1881, and in De-
cember 10 24095 tons. or 1.2i in all. bring
ins the shipments for that year up to ISL
5l3 tons or but S,s01 tons more than for the
first nine months of 1898. The percentage
OF increase of this year over last. as
shown by the months already gone, Is al
mos, exactly 32 l-3 per cent. II this gain
keeps up far the next three months. In
GLIDING October. as there is every reason
10 believe il Will the shipments for the
year will be SG3. 53S tons or So osS tons more
tnan In the twelve months OF the last year.
The exact shipments by the Pacific Coast
company from Seattle, the dates OF sail
ing and names OF the vessels taking coal
for fuel and cargo during July. August aai
GEntpruhpr were as follows:
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Nine Months Of 1898 Nearly
Equals All Of 1897.
INCREASE IS SO Ia PER CENT.
Already This Year 2,3,OOO Tons Has
Been shipped by the Two Great
Companies of Seattle, Amounting
TO $4,000 More Than in the Same
for the Great Industry OF Seattle.

The shipment Ct coal from Seattle shows
most gratifying increase over that Of last
year. and the companies handling the trait
fc from here 20 coastwise and foreign
ports believe that this is going 10 be the
greatest year in the history of the indus
Try On Puget sound.
During the first nine months G. this year.
ending September 50. the shipments made
by the Pacific Coast Company and the
Seattle Coal * Iron Company amounted TO
20 7la tons or only s.soi tons less than the
entire shipments for the whole OF 1897. and
Is Z23 tons more than during the same
months OF last year. In every month Of
this year the shipments exceeded those OF
the Sd ME months OF 1887, as IS shown BY
the following comparative table:
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MARTIN GOES FREE.
Judge Jacobs Gives the Omaha Man
His Liberty

If the Omaha authorities desire TO have
j. Martin taken back 10 answer the charge
OF grand larceny. they vii! have to look
for nam 50 where than in Seattle now. He
Was released by Judge Jacobs on a writ OF
habsas corpus yesterday afternoon. As
would have Il fugitive warrant issued and
Deputy Sheriff brewster agreed 10 Keel;
track OF Martin until the papers Were out.
/; was necessary however, for the Omaha
agent 10 put up certain costs. as provided
by United States statute. The agent. il APP
pears, had telegraphed for money, out had
not received ii. He said that he could not
do anything until he heard from home. It
was evening before ne heard and by that
time Martin could not be found.
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JuStifi0b1c Violence.

See the gentleman who has acquired a
severe case of delrium ue,nens. Is 1t
nor dreadful?
Hush. The man is not in the same To-
cai-ity with derium tremens. The man
Is very angry. that is all.
Why does the man bite huge portions
from the atmosphere?
Because he is a polf-ticiln
DO politicians always go about giving
limitations of railroad accident
On. nc. But II so happens that this
politician Will run for office against a
hero home from the wars, and the p0l-i-
tician feels that his finish Will be spec-rac-
ular and swift
Oh, see. Come. let us go Away be-fore
be hits IS with the walk.-BaltimcsO
News
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out early at the Third Avenue ,heater Ia ;;
night. and Hhan the curtain went up on
th., Hrs- act of Under the Dome" every
seat ~&4 occupied The play Is one OF
IAnco}n J. Ca}ter'A heSt. SoECsa II his c1oV-
crest f.t4 u realism are IN this play. n3ta-
bly, the crossing Of the ferry from Hoho-
ken - tho Nav York side. and the awe
roar If he temp-s: and the awfuI en@ct
81 tire u rG an8 wS1@r thrills ;ae aud ence
In'o ,teaf,0irE applause
The company this wear Is better than
last StNet4l fJtec.res ara retained.
Bl&acha Warren ard WI Chapman. wao
have arp sTed iu Seattle hotafa. ara now
aeon s3.jcrs. "Jaier ire Dome" i on FOR
th., rs, % .he week
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sage Of the situation and acting on the sug.
eession OF some official, applied for aiio
secured concession 10 deliver TIE mai z
and around Dawson He went 70 CAPT
Harper. q large, sleek. wel-fed and well
Erocmed official, ana got troTn him me ex-
elusive right 10 deliver all incoming Fial'
matter. for which services re charges pr
Vate individuals s. month and business
men SO month This fellow pGts up no
boH1s as a guarantee that be VIII deliver
within 4 certain tine or that ne will de-
liver AZ ali. and yet ne is given authority
10 go irto that postotfice ahead Of every
body e,se, 20 over all OF her majesty =
maa and soTt out his clients letters. while
the general public IS kept waiting untl ne
j through with his sorting. and this IN the
face OF the fact that q mIEer coming into
Dawson from an outside creek with an
ORDER froEn his partner is unable 20 secure
his partners mail. This new scheme was
Matched sof the purpose OF forcing every
one N the town and all the outside miners
10 ratronize this atest addition TO the al
ready long list of profitable concession