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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-01-19
OppcseS 20 Webster.

4 special dispatch to the Columbia
Register says. Senator McL2urin,
nov Ill, has requested the finance
committee, iu charge of Iuteraal Rev
enue Collector Webster's nomination,
to take no action in regard to the mat
tertiIl he can be heard, which will be
done. OF course, the implication is
that he will oppose the confirmation,
1t is also ascertsine6 that Mr.. Webs
ter has opposition from within the
ranks Of his own party.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-01-19
A Hssh.ngeou Dinner Party

John, enquired the wife of sen
ator from Nevada, on his return from
his first Washington dinner party.
"Wha1 did the ladies have on at din.
ner to day" With much confusion he
replied. Liza Jane, they did not
have on muc0 of anything above the
table, and you know, dear, / was too
modest TO go under It,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-01-19
THE G0VERNOR'S MESSAGE.
AVERY SosER MOTTO SAY SCM67E
PUBLIC DOCUMENT.

The Pscp,e no. 20 be Congratulated on The
Condition OF Affairs Vgith.n the State
The EIa&pcss CT tbs state IL Very Un-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-01-19

CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

p which told that the thin ice on tn
rifle had broken through.
Bob. Bub!" she called, "they'r
drowningl"
what? What did you say?" came tn
painting reply.
They're drowning, tell you! Wer,
saved"
The sled slackened and the boy tot
tered. He was at the point of exhaus
ton.
"Drowning!" he gasped.
1t was true. The weight of the strug.
Cling mass had been too much for the
weakened ice, and the swift water be-
meath had swept the hungry creatures
to death. Two managed to struggle out
and disappeared over the bank.
"Oh, Bob! It's like Pharaoh's hosts"
cried Liza, Historically. Were de-
livered from the Egyptians"
They were, indeed. Bob listened a
moment, then he said:
Lets go up on the other bank and
go back and see if we can find anv of
the things"
Eliza hesitated at first, but presently
her courage returned. The wolves were
gone, and when they passed the break
in the ice there was no sign of ANYTHING
but the swift water. A few hundred
yards further back they found every.
thing but the meat. That the wolves
had devoured. They gathered up the
bundles and returned to the sled Then
Bob hastily repaired the broken skate
trap, and half hour later thew
reached home in safety.
When Mr.. Claiming heard the story
le was filled with remorse and thanh.
illness.
1T was my weakness" he said "to
et you go, but, as Eliza saws. God tool.
are OF you and delivered you as He did
ne children of Israel"
Bob sat rubbing his arms and LOOKING
Ito the fire. 1T was pretty close cali
II the children" he said thouehtful. {
IN. Y. Herald o
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
THE TRUTHFUL HUSBAND.
He Wouldn't stOOp to Lie About q
MeasIy Letter.

George" said Mrs. Wildwood, Il an
going to ask you something, and | want
you to cross your heart and tell me the
truth"
my darling" he cried, catching her in
his arms, you know | never tell YOU any.
thing but the truth. Why will you go on
mistrusting me?'
Forgive me, dearest" the beautiful wom-
an said, IF | haze panied you. | know
you always tell me the truth. You are
the dearest old fellow in the world. I'm
sorry for what | said, and you needn't cross
your heart if you don't want to. III believe
you without that"
Alter he had kissed her. she continued:
You know that letter to mother which
gave You last week-the one inviting her
to come here and visit u.s."
Yes, he replied, gazing steadily into
her eyes. INV
well, she never received it. I thought
II was queer she, didn't answer, and so |
wrote again, and her reply came to-day.
George, did--you- mail-that letter.
Yes, darling, cross my heart"
There, she exclaimed, throwing her
arms around his neck, and standing on
tlptoe to kiss him, IL knew you did / be.
Iieye you when you look at me that way
ana say yes. suppose it was lost in the
mails, some way. You have made me so
happy, dear You don't know how mis-,
raole l have been ever since the horrible |
thought that you might do such a thing !
irst occurred to me" "e
No., George Wildwood said to himself
when he was alone, there's no Use max.
1g 1t necessary to lie about a thing ike
nat, when one can neglect TO put ON n
lamp and still be able to tell the truth
,leveland Leader.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
1.-THE wolvesl" he gasped. "a pack Of

}. "The wolvesl" he gasped. "A pack o
theml"
The girl seized the rope without {
word and In spite of the cracking ant
swaying ice they leaned forward to
gether at the top OF their speed.
But they were not swift enough
They could tell by the voices that the
wolves had descended to the river and
realized that they were gaining. Bob
drew his fathers revolver and fred two
shots over his shoulder. This checked
the bowling for brief moment anc
they believed the pursuers had hesi-
tated. Perhaps in this way he could
keep them back long enough. He had
four more more shots and they were
still more than four miles from home.
Suddenly Liza stumbled and gave
low cry. Her strap had broken again
and her skate hung uselessly on her
foot.
"Oh, Bob! we're LOST" she cried,
speaking now for the first time.
The boy whipped out his knife and
cut the strings that held the bundles
on the hand sled.
sect on!" he commanded, as he
thrust the packages aside.
The girl obeyed and in another mo-
ment they were speeding away again,
though less rapidly than before.
The girl on the sled looked back up
the river where she could see dark
mass In the dimming light.
"Give me the pistol, Bob." she
called.
He reached it back to her. and when
the dark mass drew nearer she fired into
IT, There was yelp, and brief pause.
Then the pack moved forward again,
bowling now and then in concert When
they reached the packages they
paused again and seemed to be fight
ing. This gave the fugitives a little
better start, and Liza felt encouraged.
Then the dark mass came rushing on
again and her heart sank. She had three
more shots in the revolver, and when
the band was few yards behind she
tired one of them and little later the
second. just before she fred the third
she felt the ice beneath the sled crack
md give alarmingly. She realized that .
hey were on rifle, where the ice was =
llways thinner than elsewhere, owing Il
o the swiftness OF the water, and she
'reathed easier as they passed beyond II
/. Then, for the wolves were close m
pom them, she fired the third shot, and
he fierce howl that followed told that al
had gone home. There was n chorus IN
I yelps and snarls-they were fighting so
YER the wounded animal. And then, yo
he girl could scarcely believe her eyes, 20
'r the dark bowling mass suddenly "y
and she saw the splash | !
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
A Beautiful Girls AhlictiOn
From the RenubIican. Wei

From the Republican. Versailles, Ind.
The fuckers, Of Versailles, Ind, like al
fond parents, are completely wrapped up n
their children. Their daughter Lucy, in
particular, has given them much concern.
She is fifteen, and from Q strong, healthy
girl. three years ago, had become weak and
kept falling off In flesh until she became a
at all. Her blood became impure and finally
she became the victim of nervous prostra-
ton. Doctors did not help her. Most OF the
time she was confined to bed, was very nerv-
ots and irritable, and seemed on the verge
of st. Vitus' dance. 49,.
Zone morning." said Mrs. Tucker. .'the
doctor told us to give her DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, which he brought with
him. He said he was treating similar case
with these pills and they were curing the pa
tient. We began giving the pills and the
next day could see a change for the better.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Thus says E. Walters 80 LIE Raysvinlle, Pa Pa.
corn per acre. That means 1920 bushels
on 100 acres at 30c bushel equals 81, $50
That is better than prospective gold mine
Salzer pays 800 in gold for best name
for his T.inch corn and oats prodigy. You
can win. Seed potatoes only $3.50 barrel.
SEND TuIs NorrcE AND 10 CTs. IN STAMPS
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis,
and get free their seed catalogue, and ii new
farm seed samples, including above corn and
oats, surely worth $40, to get start. KS
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
STATE OF Ono, CITY or ToL. DO,

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner OF the firm of +. j. Cheney
a. 20, dolng business in the city OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid. and that said
urn will pay the sum OF One Hundred Dol.
lars for. each and every case Of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK I CIIENEV ="
Sworn to before me and subscribed in nv
presence, this 9th day of December. A. ID
ieSe. >, A. W. GLEASON,
Ieai Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
hee. +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Just before the rising of the law courts
case involving the playing of golf was heard
and a queens counsel engaged in it thu:
described for the instruction OF the judge
the ancient and royal game: II believe, my
lord, that the game OF golf is played in ilr.
regular fields or waste grounds with small
ball which the player tries to hit with a
stick. If he succeeds in hitting the ball he
spends the remainder of the day In looking
Tor it. That, as | am informed, my lord, Is
the game Of golf."-London Telegraph.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
From Baby In the d.,

for t .ba una IN the rocker Grain.o i aoo,
subs,itutke" 9 9o family. 1t is the long des spod
nerves or in 'Sr coffee i Never upsets the
pure grain ; 4 = The digestion Made from %e
ana appearance Of the best , coga as inc taste
anS IL is genuine and sc;on, Cent a. the
and come to stay. II makes snr aatllGle
anu strength. Ask your grocer ~nes Co. ,or health
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
Preparing for Trouble.

'IIave you de ring, Mistah ,Johnsng?"
mo, sab, | amt got no ring. Fac is,
pahson, done expect trouble wild some o
my credtahs, an put up de ring foh Is
cents SOS | wouldn't have no vallerabIes on
my pusson. | spec it'll be bout de same
thing If Lucindy puts her finger troo hole
in the ticket. Thank you, pahson. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

bers nesr sgoe Of American Wbee,,aa.
startling s d last few weeks. In sa,,s y marx sn!
The comio sy DC attained by tho asm mum OF
ssrs stomscSs snd thorough tonic Ho., ase
sssssticn. healthy ts aS, " wb p promotes d.
Il i bowels, and countersetys e regularity Of
y malaria and rheumat,s,mO ' and preventive
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
Land and "A Living

Are best and cheapest in the New South
Land 50 to S. an acre. Easy terms Good
schools and churches No billiards. No
cold waves. New illustrated paper, Land
stamps. w. c. RINEARSON, G.. Z. a.,
Queen & Crescent Route, Cincinnati.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
A Useful nco,...

600 to YelrnaseSa r that Mr.. scadds left sloo.
Cawker..iiss ), university. '' ''"'
chairY s"ch as the endowment 30
mont me money Is TO be used g., 81,
0' football hospital. Sr lse endOw.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
Information Wanted.

Teacher-At what age does a man usually
get bald?
Bright Pupil-What kind Of a man-mar.
ried or single ?-Chicago Evening News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
WHEN baby coMEs-ANu GOES.

When baby comes
What glad parade,
What happy tippings
To and fro:
While mother lies
A smiling queen
And holds a court
For young my lord:
And lauds him king
OF every heart
When baby comes.
When baby goes
What sad parade,
What hushed tlppings
To and fro.
While mother weeps
A dazed thing.
Her baby holds
His solemn court.
His brow Is crowned
With silence, awe,
His mute sweet lips
Give no command;
But lord and lady
Weeping bow
When baby goes.
When baby comes
What glad surprise
That love has shaped
Itself king.
a rosy king,
With dimpled hands
That signal oft,
Are oft obeyed.
BY lord and lady.
Great and small
When baby comes.
When baby goes
What sad surprise
That death has claimed
Our baby king.
Our marble king,
Whose dimpled hands
Make signal none,
But all obey.
Pathetic, white.
And motionless,
His tiny hands
BID all to weep
When baby goes.
,. l.. Ward. In N. Y. Independent
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
Hard I,ucL

"R easonm made YOU quit the club B;llv, ~
five ve". enough, can tell Won ''I' III
they ns;s, 20 ne elected treasurer and Y theu
-Boston 'gS on putting in cash register H ."en !,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

~. a copy of the new edition of Miss parloa, =
onolce Receipts will be sent postpaid TO S onv
D NJ our readers who will make application by
fGo.ai Sar9 or note TO Walter Baker & Co..
Limited, Dorchester Mass. " W.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
""nds' me Metal Pape. Cutter
Hook Mark Combined

reca;r free OF postage under sealed cover on
Inc tato y. zen cents in silver or STAMPS,
me latest; best and most serviceable ad;upct
~ Every library and office. Adde'S &C." u
IuT'nord' $40 Old Colony Building, Chicago.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
Eight Days on the witness stand


The longest time ever saw one wit.
ness on the stand" said a man from
Hardinsburg, "was during the life NJ
Judge Kincheloe, who was regarded "a
one OF the ablest members of the Breck.
I'M 'dge bar. He was honored nv hi.
people with the high offices TO which
ne asplred, and he was always respected
IN the highest as a man of learning AID
ripe scholar. rlring his active LEGAL
practice land titles were much unset.
'ied IN our county. and some Of tba
most important suits came un over
Jules. In the case of Askins vs.. Ask;ns
IN which Judge Kincheloe and the LAT.
George w. Williams, of Owensboro wsrs
the counsel, the taking Of TESTIMONY
two months. 1t was then
that Mr.. Aslins was on the stand CON-
for over eight days, and when
me Judge had questioned him from
very conceivable point of view. he aid.
Wen, Mr.. Askins, you are excused Inv.
m AFRAID we've pumped you SO d,v
oa wont have anything to tell vopr
vIie and fami' when you get home
ne witness retired badly confused hu,
videntiy glad to get of the racL -
ouisville Post.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Humbug-A bug that always preys upon
the unwary .-Chicago Daily News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
A Puzzled infant.

Paw" asked the little boy, who had been
tackling statistics in the daily paper "how
beer is drank by people in the temnerate
zone?'-Cincinnati Enquirer
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
No Room 10 Tnrn

hrst Of the year?v '' " "e" 'eaf the
troll; f'9 TroU y no; we live in a hat."-De.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Rupture. Surecure. Book free. Write for ii
.oS.J. Sherman, Specialist, Mt. Vernon,N.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Ill ne inventor of suspenders that ,ya
i pul 'ne buttons off will have h;o@sr go no'
WE asb .nan shareholder in Klond;Le aol
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

~ ries stopped free and permanently cured
C 10 ','s after tirst days use of DR.. KIM
, %Ieat Nerve Restorei. Free 50 trial hottie =
treatise DIR. Kline. 933 Arch st. Pb;la Ps
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Plso's Cure for Consumption relieves The
most obstinate eoughs-Rev d. Bucb.
mueller, Lexington, Mo. Feb. "a. '04
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

a a oig investment for workingman is
St' Jacobs Oil. 1t cures rheumatism.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

a treasure laid up is st. Jacobs Oil
III cures the worst Neuralgia.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
The Dack-nifer

The back;biter," remarked the observer
OF men and things, is usually somebody who
mas been frustrated in the attempt 70 get
WI whi'e meat off the breast. > Detroit, Jour.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

A writing teacher never knows anything
about grammar-Washingto Democrat.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
DeyOnd His knnNIedpe.

''Do you really mean to stand by what
you say about retiring from public hfe?'
inquired the intimate friend just before an
election.
''lIow do | know" responded the politi.
clan. "I'm no prophet" - Washington
Star.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Love0A game the result of which 10 or,on
tle.--Chcago Daily News. NV" - oi'en
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Take Laxative I}romo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists -efund money il it fails to cure. 25c
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

The man who makes the best of every
thing is always sure of a market for his
products-Chicago Daily News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

W omen whose clothes do not look like il
are V very partlcuar about their dressmakers
w ashlngton Democrat. nv =
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Dis6gured from a bruise? No; not
When st. Jacobs Oil cures il. No chance
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Disability is made ability to work from
The cure of Lumbago by st. Jacobs Oil.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

me inventor of a kind of suspenders that
WI TVn wear out IS assured of the blessings of
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Whispers and runaway teams mate N,
k-ups.-Ram's Horn '''''-e 'n'
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

~ IL Is Knockout when St. Jacobs
oli cures Sciatica promptly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
FRANK TUCKER.
MRS FRANK TUCK1

Subscribed and sworn to before me this
2Sth day of April, 1897.
HUGH JOHNSON, Justice of the Peace
These pills are wonderfully effective in the
treatment of all diseases arising from inn
pure blood, or shattered nerve force. They
are, adapted to young or old, and may be
had at any drug store
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
Almonds and SmiInx.

a good deal is said and written abou
society, but all there is to it is sailed al
monds and smilaX.-Atchison Globe.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

,hi mere are people who think it is bio
ton Democrat. -" "si'iug-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

People whose children can't talk plain
don't care as long a. older ones can 90 no
Washington Democrat.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Hhen dld you arrive-not to know st.
Jacobs Oil will cure a sprain right off
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

?, Actors, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
la male Honey of Horehound and Tar.
fiKe Ioothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

Pleasure soon pals when it costs nothing
Rams Horn.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24
The MARKETS.

:, Spnster-Either a boy with ton or ~
elderly unmarried lady. 'op VI dn
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

4, You can tell good deal about a man nv
me KIND OF team he drives. -Washingto1
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

The doctor came and was surprised to see
such an improvement. He told us to keep
giving her the medicine. We gave her one
pill after each meal until eight boxes had
been used when she was well. She has not
been sick since, and we have no fear of the
old trouble returning. We think the cure
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

When boy can't think of anything else
to do he eats something Washington Dem.
ocrat.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

iici SIOTE
is told to
a woman,
not to a
man. DO
not hest
tate about
statingde
tails that
she may
not wish
to men
ton. but
which arc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24
RURAL MAIL DELIVERY.
An Experiment to BE Made on Five
Routes.

An Experiment to BE Made on Five
Routes.
In accordance with the suggestions of the
road inquiry bureau Of the Department of
Agriculture for a combination of rural free
delivery Of mails and the daily care of
roads, and at the request of the New Jer-
sey State Road Improvement Association,
the Post Office Department sent an in
spector to Burlington county, New Jersey.
who, after examining the road systems CEN
tering at Moorestown, recommended a route
embracing that section and also another
route including Riverton and Cinnimison,
contiguous to the above route. These
routes are all macadamized and the trisl
there will test the efficiency of such a COM
bination on smooth hard roads. As a mat
ter OF further experiment, three routes, on
which the roads are of gravel, clay and
common dirt, have been agreed on in Bucks
county, Pennsylvania. These five routes
are experimental: and are intended to show
relatively upon what character of roads the
best results can be obtained in regard to
prompt and efficient service, both as to
mails and road repair, at the least cost.
The continuance of the service will depend
in great degree upon the proper MAIN
tenance of the roads.
The routes are chosen with reference to
reaching many schools as practicable
from which mail matter can be delivered
by pupils to families remote from post
offices and the delivery routes. The cost of
the delivery on each of the routes Is $780,
making a total of 81 500 while the star
route and messenger service. which would
be rendered useless by these delivery
routes, cost at present about 81 300. thus,
the postal officials say. giving a better serv-
ice at a saving of $500 per annum. The de-
partment expects to have all the details
arranged so as to be ready to begin the
service March IA next.