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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
CONDITION OF RUTH CORE.
The Little Girl Who swallowed
Rinu steadily Improving.

The condition OF little Ruth Core, the
7-year-old child of Mrs. NJ. u. Core, Of
east Leigh street. who ten days ago
swallowed brass ring. is unchanged
The child thus peculiarly affected suf-
Corcv he family physician, thinks she
has a good chance FOR recovery.
ON Saturday. August 18th plumbers
were working at Mrs. Cores residence,
snd Ruth found q brass ring which they
Mad laid around She put II on her finger
and because II was tight tried to pull i
off with her teeth. She swallowed II, ana
r. lodged az afterwards discovered by
Dr carey. AZ the opening of the right
bronchus. The case is attracting con- con-
siderable attention from the doctors, ana
Dr stuart Mcclure. consulting with Dr.
Corey. employed y rays, verifying Dr.
Coreys diagnosis. The hole In the ring
allows the child TO breathe.
Ruth seems 20 be improving, and DIT.
Corey thinks she will recover. An opera
ton is regarded as impracticable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
10 REVIVE STATE LEAGUE.
Organization Perfected and Pr"tec'
lion ADpIfed For Yesterday.

Now that the Atlantic League has
passed out Of existence, the time is ripe
for the Virginia State League to be re-
vived, and steps were taken in this d.
rection yesterday.
The gentlemen interested in the leagues
revival met al the Bijou Theatre. Mr..
Il. Harvey Cunningham. Of Norfolk. pre-
sided. and Mr. Hugh l.. Cardozo acted
as secretary Others present were Mr.
Jake Wells, Of Richmond; Mr. John ID.
Brady. of Portsmouth, and Mr.. G. Is. "A.
Booker, Of Newport News.
Messrs. Wells, Brady. Cunningham ana
Booker control the franchises in their
respective cities, and they entered into
an agreement to revive the old state
league. A committee was appointed TO
draft a constitution and bylaws, and pro-
tection was asked from the national or
ganization. Applications for admission
~ the league were received from Hamp,
ION and Petersburg and at an adjourned
meeting to be held September 18th these
Two cities will be admitted thus making
n six-club circuit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

fed as aforesaid. the city Committee
shall meet and canvass the returns, ntai
ing appeals. II any, ana MAKE Ger &c
OF the final result Of the election. III CO.
Of a tie vote the committee SNAIL uSN'NN
the same by lot.
the 18th and last section reads; 80,
Should any candidate be dissatiSneu
with the face Of the returns, he shall De
permitted to make complaint 10 the cum
mlttee not later than u NJ, wednesday,
Sepfember g. 1899. specifying the ward IN
which the alleged irregularities or irauus
have occurred. and the commute sn's',
decide whether the complaint De pa0eu
ON good grounds and whether "A recaiNdSS
Of the returns or a recount Oh lne pai'''''
or both, shall be had. .......,,..
DEATH OF MIR. GARRETT PATIESON
Mr.. John Garrett Patteson, son OF MI
J. II. Patteson. Of this city, died at ms
fathers residence, No. 100 Porter street,
Yesterday afternoon. after "a Compare
lively brief illness. Deceased was IN the
18th year Of his age. He was popular
lad with his companions ana seheIany
liked by all who knew him. lis ue".n
casts a gloom upon the many triehus Oh
Mr.. Pdtteson's family. ,s.
The funeral will take place from Meaue-
Memorial church tomorrow morning az
II O'Clock, ana the interment VIII Dc hl"uo
in Hollywood Cemetery.
MARRIED LAST EVENING.
Mr.. Chastine V. Riggin and Miss Ida
Y BOTTOMS. both Of this city, were mar
ried last evening al the residence OF the
bride. The ceremony was performed uy
Rev. j. a. Sullivan, pastor OF Odh-rro'S
BAPTIST church. There was a deiighlIul
reception following the wedding. Iheso
popular young people received the best
wishes of all
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Huldah Taylor. Of swansboro', IS
visiting friends In Scottsvilie, Va.
Mr.. l.. II. Clements il indisposed at his
residence in swansboro'.
Mr.. George Brandis is III with malatiai
fever at his residence, SO Bainbrldse
street.
Mr.. Charles VI. Amos, who has been
quite sick at his home. on west I"eilth
street has returned TO his work.
-Four cars are now running on Hun
street and a satisfactory schedule is De-
ing maintained. -.
Mr.. J. ". Ferris and family have lett
10 visit friends and relatives In Prince
Edward county.
Miss Beale FAIR, who has been spend
ing the summer in the mountains oil VII
ginia. has returned 10 her home.
Nessrs John :. Wray and Herbert J..
Smith. Of Newport News. were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G. Branch a lew Gays
ago. 81
Mrs. Ernest II. Wells, her mother Mrs
Perdue. and Mr. J. Il. Perdue. Jr., leit
yesterday morning for the Cold sulphur
Springs ,.
Mr.. G. A. Atkins, Of Temple, Tex. is Wis
itng MS sister. Mrs. Il. VI. toperlsoh,
Mr.. Atkins has not been TO Manchester ior
twenty-five years.
Mr. Willie T.owery is I'm the city, stop
ping with relatives. after an absence OF
two or three years.
The funeral of Mrs. Kate Comber Beck
man. who died Monday morning at the
residence Of Mr. Joseph il. MiddendorI'
took place Yesterday morning at O'CLOCK
from ST. Mary's church, Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
CONGRESSMAN JONES MAY COME.
IL is Hoped That lie VIII Speak In
Manchester Soon.

Hon. w. A. Jones. congressman from
the First District, has not as yet named
any date for his appearance IN Manches-
ter. The committee invited him last week
asking him to come on the date most
convenient 20 him I was hoped that he
would be able to speak last night, but
no is too busy at present to make any
new engagements. II is hoped however
Thai he will he able TO speak in Manches-
ter before the primary. on September 5th.
Hon. w =. Barksdale, state senator
from Halifax. was al Murphy's Hotel last
night. and called upon Senator Martin.
The Republican leaders who assembled
Tuesday night have all returned noine'
II any conclusions were reached concern
ing the patronage Mr.. Agnew Is 70 DIS
pense. no announcements were made, ana
the candidates for the respective plums
are stiu guessing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
Grand Circuit Races.

READvILLE, MASS. August o.
Grand Circuit summary;
Massachusetts Stakes (unhnisheO,
q0.Oco-I.eceo won the fourth and fifth
heats. Tom Boy won the first and Sc
cond. Charley Herr won the third ana
sixth. Time. 2:il 2:l0 IL, 2l2, 2AS Ia
2l03-i 2i2 IL.
21s class, pacing-purse 81 Cooking A.
bert won, Belle Cannon second, Actuary
third. Time, 2l3 Ia. 2:l5.
2l2 class, trotting-purse, A,0o0-Who Is
II? first. Queechy second. Owybee third.
Time. 2l0 IL, ZIP.
2I4 class, paclng.-purse. $4,000 (unhn-
ished)-Daniel won FIRST and second heats,
Johnny Agan second, Dombey, Jr., third.
Time 2:0o Ia 2:l0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

new factories have been built I'm Rich
mond. The latest move in this direction
is now being taken by the firm of Spicer,
Son 81 Co. The present factory on Nine
teenth street being too small TO accom-
mOdate the increase In business, Mr.. Spi-
Ger has purchased a site at the southwest
corner OF Tenth and Byrd streets. where
he Is erecting a handsome brick factory,
four stories In height, with a basement.
The building has a frontage of $50 feet,
and a depth Of 73 feet IL will be fitted
with all the latest improved machinery
for the manufacture Of plug tobacco.
The firm Of Spicer, Son q Co, now
over 300 operatives. and does a very large
export business.
The new factory will be ready for occu-
pancy October LIST, and when completed
will have cost, exclusive Of the machine
~, $1,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
CARTRIDGES ron SOUTH AFRICA.
Millions Of Them. Apparently Des-
tined for Bocr Rides.

BIRMINGHAM. ENG. August pa
firm of this place has received an order
for 100000 Mauser cartridges for urgent
delivery 70 South Africa. Secrecy IL be-
Ing observed as to the exact destination
Of the cartridges, but It is said that the
Beers alone use Mauser rifles in that ter
ritory.
BOER REPLY IN LONDON.
LONDON. August 23.-The Secretary Of
State for the Colonies. Joseph Chamber
lain has received the text OF the Trans
walls reply TO the proposals Of the Brit
ish Government, and now has them I'M
der consideration. The members Of tho
Cabinet are within reach. but untn the
government has determined on what
course TO pursue Mr.. Chamberlain Is un-
willing to divulge the contents OF the
message from South Africa.
THE AMMUNITION AT DELAGoA.
LORENZO MARQUES. DELAGOA
BAY, August 23.-The detained ammunl-
ton intended FOR the Transvaal has been
removed to the Portuguese troop-ship
India. II IS reported that the Beers con-
template sending commands FOR the am
munitiOn.
BETTER FEELING AT PRETORIA.
PRETORIA, August 3.-Conyngham
Green the British commissioner, to-day
presented 10 the government q further
dispatch from the British Secretary OF
State for the Colonies, Mr.. Chamberlain.
the nature Of which has not been divug-
ed. The presumption Is that IL Is con-
nected with the present pour parler. The
members Of the Executive Chamber are
apparently moro cheerful.
BAD NEWS FROM NATAL.
LONDON. August 2f-The Johannes
burg correspondent OF the Times says;
Disquieting reports have been received
here from Natal. II Is said that on sun
day train from Johannesburg was nref
on I'm Transvaal territory. The feeling
near tho border rs bitter. and the disloy-
al Natal Dutch are armed with Mausers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
DEATHS.

MERRILIA-pleG. August Sd. ~ her
parents residence, No. -y3 east Leigh
street. LOLA LUCELIA, the infant child
OF samuel A. and Annie y. Merrill; aged
"a months. 49,
The funeral will take place from the
above residence TO-DAf (AusVst 2iih) .
at IL A. NJ. Friends OF the rasr,lY re-
spectfully invited 10 attend.
PATTEsON.-D az tho residence
o. his parents, 'iio0 Porter street. Man
chester. va, August q. 1888. JOHN GAR
RErD1' son OF l. II. and NJ. +. Patteson.
I'm mo 18th year OF his age.
Funeral from Meado-Memoriai church
NJ II O'Clock A. NJ. FRIDAY. August -,
1893. Interment at Hollywood
SIMPSON, at the Retreat Tor
tho Sick. Tuesday. August ed. at 10 L.
NJ. FRANCIS &. SIMPSON, V. s.; aged
u years.
Funeral at o'clock THURSDAY AT.
TERNooN from the residence. No as
west Grace street. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT.
The City Hinder Makes Complaint 10
n Council Committee.

The Courcil ComUiittee on Accounts
ard Printing was called to meet In spe-
clal session last night TO consider a COM
plant of Messrs. weymouth, Meister *
smethle. the city binders, Of an allesed
breach Of contract
They claim that under their Agreements
with the city they were TO do all the
binding. but that recently a contract Tor
the binding Of the Revised City ordi-
nances was let 20 Mr.. Everett Wadgei'
This work was advertised. and MT. Na"r
dev's hid was tho lowest. The city coa-
tractor entered this contest and made n's
complaint after the contract mad peeh
given out 20 mis- competitor
There We're only two members preschs
at the meeting. and I'm the absence OF a
Quorum the matter could not be taken
up. and another call was Issued Tor M0h-
day evening. Messrs. Weymouth Mels-
ter & Smethie wer0 represented by couh-
sci
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
DEyLN INCIDENT CLOSED.
New Editor of Press Durcnu 10 Be
Chosen

CHICAGO. August 1.-The Chronicles
says:
senator Jones' Chairman OF the Demo-
cratic National Committee, has closed tho
Devlln incident, that disturbed the peace
and harmony Of the National Committee
at 81. Louis last May and again I'm Chi
cage In June, by ordering the removal
OF the Press Bureau 20 Washington. and
authorizing the selection by Ex-Governor
Stone, OF Missouri. Of a new editor.
"Devlin will be out Just as soon a. Mr..
Stone can ind tho right man 20 succeed
him. That will be within the next ten
days.
1t is said that Samuel 3. Cook. chair
man OF the Missouri Democratic state
Central Committee, or ex-Congressman
Hanrichson. Of Illinois. may be the next
editor OF the bureau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
THE EASTERN SHORE MONUMENT.
Cornerstone 10 he Laid at PnrlSsIey
Next Ghursdnv

The cornerstone OF the monument 70
be erected at Parksley, Accomac county.
in honor OF the memory Of the Confede-
rate soldiers from the Eastern Shore
who fell during the war, will be laid
next Thursday by Chesapeake Lodge Of
Masons
The occasion will be one OF great in
terest and there will doubtless be an i'm
monse crowd. 1t will be remembered that
there was a big and exciting fight as to
whether this monument should be located
at Accomac Courthouse Drummondtown)
or at Parksley. and the latter finally won.
This fight was followed by the agitation
Of the question Of moving the courthouse
TO Parksley
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
FELL FROM THE roRrEDo-no,r.
Painful Accident to Young Foikes
at the SbIp-Yards-A Negro Injured

Willie Folkes son Of Policeman Mel
Folkes. had quite a severe fall yesterday
afternoon at the Trigg ship-yards, where
he Is employed, and was badly bruised up.
He fell from the top Of one of the tor
pedo-boats. and his back and arm were
bruised. while his scalp was cut for
inches. The ambulance was summoned.
and ne was taken 10 his home, No. Sl3
north Twenty-siXth street. Or. cunning
nam. the surgeon i'm charge, rendered the
necessary attention. The injuries ara not
serious
The ambulance was called at 2:3o yes
terday afternoon TO Gums undergrad,
on Broad street, 10 attend negro driver
who had been caught under falling lum-
Der and had his thigh and shoulder badly
bruised. DR. Cunningham dressed the
mans injuries and LETT him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
In Honor of the Bridal Couple.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Taylor gave de-
lightful entertainment Tuesday night at
their home on Grove road. i'm honor OF
their son, Mr.. J. V Taylor. and his bride
Among those present We're Mrs West
Mrs. Chall,ley. Mrs. King, Miss Alexan-
der. Miss Sadie ThaXton. Miss Nernette
Miss Rex, Messrs. Marsh, Joe Hoyle, H..
Seaton, $. Taylor, Bert Weisiger Edward
Van Buren,, :. J. Wingfeid, and @.
Walker.
Mr.. Edward Van Buren, was awarded
the prize as being the best looking and
most popular young man there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
Quny VIII Control.

HARRISBURG. PA. August 23.-Thers
Is nothing 10 Indicate tonight that
there Will be any change IN the pro-
gramme arranged for to-mOrrow's Re-
publican State Convention by United
states Senator Quay and his lieutenants.
Even the most radical opponents Of the
Senator concode that be will control tho
convention. and that the ticket and plat
mis- wishes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
Auditorium Vaudeville.

Another large and we'l-pleased crowd
enjoyed the cool ride 10 the Auditorium
and the vaudeville entertainment pre-
scented there last night.
Annie Lloyd. the pretty little miss who
so well holds the sOubrette part. IL quite
a favorite. The dashng stewart sisters
Hoppe. and the other stars on the bill,
close their engagement with tO-nights
performance. thus ending the vaudeville
season al this place.
Fields Ministries close the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

A neat and clever act that is pleasing
the large crowds i'm attendance az the
Main-Street Park vaudeville Is that OF
Tom Morrissey and Annie Rich. whose
merry comedy Is spontaneous and catchy.
Miss Rich gains considerable favor with
her singing Of coon songs, and the cross
talk of the team is snappy and fun of
wit.
artists are also helping 10 make the bill
4 winner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
REUNION OF cONFEDERATEs.
Survivors OF Company f., Gist. Va.
Regiment. Meet Mt CarrsVii,e.

NORFOLK. VA. August 23.-Company
T. Of the Slxty-hrst Virginia Infantry
commanded in the late war by General
V. d. Groner. of this city. held reunion
at Carrsville to-day. a large number Of
people attended. All the commissioned
officers have passed away, and the roll
was called by Sergeant j. 4. BRADSHAW,
the only surviving non-cOmmissiOncd OIL
Ger. There We're speeches and an old
fashioned dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

Grace street. this afternoon at o'clock.
The pall-bearers will be: Colonel G. Percy
Hawds James X. ,Turpin, Harry. -,
Beatty. John w, Taiiey. J. - Burhe,';
John III Montague, Jr, r. b. soule, AMI
y. r. Leathley.
The funeral Of Mrs Mary A. Wade VIII
take place from Randolph-Street bSp-
fist church this afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

IT will be seen by this score that both
Mr. Cox and Mr.. Lawson made two rack
runs each. Mr.. Lawson scored the nrsI
100 points. and up to that time led Mr.
Cox by q considerable number. Aiter INC
baif had been turned, however Mr.. Cox
heGan IN null up. and AT one time had
lead Of fifty-one points over Mr.. Lawson.
The opening contest closed with Mr. cox
thirty points to the good. The gentlemen
will play again tonight at O'CLOCK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
Novel Feature ut Epwortb LenSue
Meeting.

The Literary Committee Of Park Place
Epworth League announce "a lecture
for tomorrow night TO the league meme
bers and friends. II will be delivered by
one OF the delegates who attended the
Indianapolis conference last month. This
Is a complimentary entertainment 10
which all are welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
steamer oneida Disabled.

. GAIILEF n. j., August 23.-The Clyde
steamer Oneida. from Wilmington, y O.,
for New York. broke her propeler-shatt
and IS anchored fifteen miles south II
Absecom. A life-saving crew from Abse-
com light has gone % her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
Richmonders In New York..

NEW YORK, August 23.-(Special.)-V.
Newton, Murray Hill. r. S. Bosher, wal
dorf; J. II. Pank. Continental; J. r. Elan
and wife. B. :. Heene. Marlborough: l.
g. Rosenbaum, Manhattan; O. NJ. eau
bert, Aston; II. r. Bernhard, CosmopOli-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

The special committee Of ST. Marks
Episcopal church vestry. appointed some
weeks ago 10 select a rector % succeed
Bishop Penick has not yet formulated q
report. Seven applications have been re-
ceiVed and are being considered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
VIII Investigate Charges.

The Committee on Health will meet IN
the City Hail tonight az 3 o'clock. lm-
portant matters are TO be considered, and
an investigation of charges against an
employee Of the department Will be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

n OF wOrnanly
This instruc-
i should begin
,arly. If a girl
.nters woman
lood free from
the ailments
that usually
beset her at
this period,
; she will pos
sess the great
est Of IL
!. Qualifications
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
Two Funerals To-Day.

The funeral OF DIR. Francis c. Simpson,
whose death at the Retreat for the SICK
Tuesday night was mentioned. Will take
placa from tha rsxldence- No. ALI hess
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
ronAcCo BUSINESS GROWING.
spIcer, Son a. Co. Erecting Large
New Factory ia This City.

The tobacco interests Of Richmond are
growing with each year, and the present
business year marks many important
progressive steps in the trade here. Seys-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

A favorite subject of great painters is
a mother instructing a daughter i'll music
giving the early lessons. Mothers nat
urallv want their daughters to be accom-
plished musicians. II helps them along
ia a social way. But the most important
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
EARLY Morning Fire on Cary street.

A fire occurred shortly after 3 O'Clock
this morning IN the grocery store OF
Messrs. T. L.. Vial q Brother, No. So
west Cary street. The origin IS unknown
and the damage small The alarm was
turned in from Laurel-street engine
house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
Funeral Notice.

The funeral OF Mrs. MARY A. WADE
will take place from Randolph-ssfeet
Baptist church TO-DAY THURSDAY.
August 2ith) At $50 p. u. py request, 10
flowers. .,'t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24
ABScEUTEEY PURE

sov.t aas.o posues CO.. NEW YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-24

The plan provides that the polls shall
be opened September 9Th at the usual
voting places at 8 a. NJ. and closed at
S =. VI. There are to be two judges and
one clerk al each precinct. 10 be elected
by the city Committee-one judge being
the registrar Of the precinct. Each shall
receive $50 for the day.
The state herald., 1899-06-16
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The state herald., 1899-06-16

II Indications count Tor anything the
season at the western summer resorts
is to bs even more successful than last
summers. The contingent which for
'''patriotio" reasons avoided the Atlantic
shore twelve-month ago, and postponed
indefinitely intended trips to Europe
found out what splendid places there
were within easy reach OF the big cities
Of the west, and have promptly trans
ferred their affections nearer home Tho
stay st these places now becomes a
choice, and this year people will go flock
ing back to them to enjoy beauties which
In the first instance were in . sense
thrust upon them.
The hotsl men OF Colorado are jubilant
over the prospects for busy season.
The railroads have helped matters
wonderfully by making extremely low
rates to the mountains. Every day from
June 25 to July IL, for example, the
round trip rate from Omaha will be only
el9.
The state herald., 1899-06-16
There 10 published in Washington a

There 10 published in Washington a
table showing the average amount con-
tributed by each inhabitant Of each state
to the postal revenues. This constitutes
. pretty fair gauge OF the intellectual de-
vslopnsnt and activity Of each state. At
the head Of the list 10 Massachusetts,
With an average last ysar Of $3.50 for
each inhsbitant. Next fellows New York
with SAT-, then the District Of Columbia
with e2i6. Colorado with sl.93 and
Connecticut with ei.S0. Thirty-third in
respect to the number OF poet Offices, Col
orsdo 10 fourth among the states IN re-
spect 70 the average amount Of collec-
tions for postage. They amounted to
1926.000 last year; and will certainly
exceed q, oOo, 900 this year. 1t Is observ-
able that all the Pacific states appear to
pay for large amount OF correspond
snce. California, tweuty-frst in the
number Of postofices, is sixth among the
states aud territories in the per capita
collection. Nevada, forty seventh among
the states in the number of postofiices,
b eighth in the number Of collections.
The charge Of illitsracy has been laid
up against the plebeian west, but the
figures do not seem to prove the yankee
srgumsnt.-Ex.