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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
.LAVTON'S SBODY MOVED
Taken to Manila and Placed
In . Vault.
UNIVERSAL SORROW IN THE CITY.
hsd Great Popularity In All Ranks.
Commanded Respect and Confidence Of
Natives In Marked Degrso-Thirtscn
Americans Wounded,

MANILA, Dec. 2l.-Major General
Lawton's body was brought from San
Mateo to Manila. his staff and squad
ron Of cavalry acting as escort. 1t was
found necessary TO bridge the r1ver.
The funeral will take place from hie
late residence here, q mansion formerly
occupied by . Spanish general. The
body was temporarily placed in q vault
In FL Paco cemetery, where many OF the
American soldiers have been inferred,
and guard of honor will be maintained.
When Mrs, Lawtoa and her four chill
dren shall have completed their arrange.
ments for returning to the United
States the remains will be taken on
transport with an escort OF officers foi
final interment, as is Thought probable
here, in Arlington cemetery.
General IIawton's death caused uni
yersal sorrow in Manila. No American
officer had greater popularity among all
ranks, and in his dealings with the ma.
tives he commanded their respect and
confidence to remarkable degree
The mayors whom he installed in the
neighboring towns were arranging te
dLLenQ INC luutEbl III Douys
To his executive ability and personal
leadership is chiefly due, the brilliant
execution of the plan Of campaign in
North Luzon, which has scattered the
insurrectionary forces from San Isidro
70 the gull of Lngayen. That section
Of the island which had to be traversed
during the very worst season OF the
year, presented difficulties considered
by all acquainted with 1t TO be almost
insurmountable, but General Lawton
thoroughly covered the program as
signed him.
When he reached Tayug and found
that the other division had not arrived
he went through to Dagupan on hi
own responsibility. Although he I'M
posed great hardships on his men he il
variably shared their lot cheerfully..
Thirteen Americans, including thre,
officers, were wounded in the engage
ment Mt San Mateo, where Genera
Lawton was killed. Captain Breckin
ridges wound is not considered danger
GUS, although tho bullet penetrated hi
arm and side.
1t is estimated that the insurgent
numbered 800 and that half Of then
were armed with rifles. The American
numbered 1900, but the command ha,
been much depleted by sickness.
The wagon train found tho road, il,
passable and was obliged 20 return.
The insurgents retreated to the nortl
east, leaving six dead.
They have other forces near Taytay
This region, although close to Manila
has proved the most difficult from whic
to dislodge the enemy. 1t Is now r,
ported that the insurgents intend to cor
centrate ut Santa Cruz, Laguna provirc
and III the district east of LaRuna d
Bay.
The American secret service roporte
that Aguinaido bad joined tho Mar
quini force. a
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
FlLlsusTeRlNe IN HOUSE.

Grow Given Chance to Reply to state.
ments by Gaines.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.--No business
was transacted at tho brief session OF
the house. The time was occupied IN a
tilibuster against motion to adjourn.
She Democrats and some Republicans
did the filibustering in order to give Mr..
Grow, the venerable ex-speaker OF the
house, an opportunity TO reply to some
statements made Tuesday by Mr.. Gaines
(Dem.).
Mt. Payne, the majority leader, was
son a unaheu mn az m,s NsnoaS NJ n ~ gov,
made his statement the house adjourned
until IL o'clock jan. 3, 1000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
LORD ROBERTS IN LONDON.


The General Mourns His Sons Death
Making Prepsratioos-AM Mos-
sage to Americans.
LONDON, Dec 2l.-General Lord Rob
erts, who is to have full command of the
British troops in South Africa, accom-
panied by Lady Roberts and their two
daughters, arrived in London, having
Travelled from Dublin with Mr.. Cham
berlain. Their departure from Dublin
was marked by cheering crowds, but
the general made quiet entry into
London. After going to private hotel
he spent about an hour ut the war office
in consultation with the Marquis OF
Lansdowne, the secretary OF state fol
war. Then General Roberts returned
to the task OF packing his effects and In
terviewinR the officers selected for his
staff. He was dressed in black and his
eyes were dimmed by the great personal
sorrow that has befallen him (the death
of his SOM.
Butin spite Of this and the multitude
of details that claimed his attention,
General Roberts willingly assented tc
send n parting message to the American
people and gave II statement, saying IN
part: s'
circumstances naturally forbid my
speaking about the campaign ahead oi
me, except to say that have entire con
fidence In the British soldier and thai
/ believe the traditions Of our army will
be upheld in South Africa. stes
"For the friendly interest mud sym.
pathy exhibited by many Americans
am most deeply grateful. feel sure
| the Justice OF our cause merits this
Though we may be Mt war, can safely
say that 10 unnecessary harshness ant
no acts OF inhumanity will mar the fail
name of this branch Of the Anglo-Sa
race. s
"The reports which indicate that dis
loyalty exists In the Irish regiments ar,
absolutely untrue" y5tt
The representative learned that Gen
eral Roberts entertained u great friend
ship for General Kitchenor,o th6ugl
they had never served together. ant
that the combination Of generaiship
created the greatest satisfaction IL
military circles. ~ lF4s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

tho most modern methods throughout
its entire length; wire fences have been
placed before all the trenches ut every
point; guns have been got into position
and there is every evidence that the
Boers nre we'll supplied with ammuni
ton. Only powerful attacking force
can hope to make successful assault. V
The latest dispatches received seem tt
show that the British forces are stand
ing on the defensive ut all points
General Butler is ordering the troopt
now arriving at Cape Town to proceed
to Durham to reinforce the Natal
column. Absence of news from him
has led to surmise that be is trying tc
join General White by flank move
niant
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2l.-The Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania Is free museum
OF science and art, one Of tho late DIR.
William Peppers cherished hopes. was
formally opened. Following the pre-.
sentation to the board OF trustees of the
museum. bronze statue of the late DIR.
Pepper, the gilt of friends. was un-
yelled, As her memorial to the memory
Of her husband, the deed Of gift OF
$50. 900 as 10 fund to carry on the work
started BY DIR. Pepper, was authorized
presented by Mrs. Pepper.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

Students Of architecture may have
often wondered why the two towers
of Notre Dame at Paris were not Of
the same size. 1t appears that when
the cathedral was built 1t was the
cathedral of sufrragan bishop, who
was not entitled to two towers of equal
height, and for centuries the bishop Of
Paris was enffrogan to the bishop OF
Sens.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

Let candle burn until 1t has good
long SNUFF; then blow 1t out with sud-
den puff A bright wreath Of white
smoke will curl up from the hot wick.
Now, II a flame be applied to this
smoke, even at distance of two oi
three inches from the candle, the flame
will run down the smoke and rekin.
die the wick in n very fantastic man.
ner. To perform this ceremony nicely
there must be no draft or "bang!ng'
doors while the mystic spell is rising.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
INDICATION OF UNDERSTANDING.
c:iina nnd Japan Apparently Have M
Agreement.


SHANGHAI, Nov. 25.-An additional in.
Gication Of the secret understanding
recently arrived at between China and
Japan was seen In the honors lately con.
ferred on Yano Fumio. who resigned
his post az Japanese minister at Pekin
In order, IT was said, to take the post Of
foreign adviser to the imperial Chinese
government. The empress dowager
conferred on Ynno Fumio the Order OF
the Double Dragon Of the first class.
This gave him Chinese rank equal
TO that of the highest viceroy or the
president OF the greatest OF the six gov.
ernment boards or departments al
for special instructions from the Japan
ese government.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

PirTsHuRa, Dec. 2l,-Rev. DIR. Will.
lam =. Robinson, pastor of the First
United Presbyterian church OF Ale.
gheny and one OF the most prominent
men in the United Presby terlan church,
died yesterday afternoon at a sanitarium
at Battle Greek. Mich. The immediate
cause OF death was pneumonia, aided by
an attack Of rheumatism and compli-
cation Of nervous diseases from which
the deceased had been suffering for somo
time
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.--The senate
committee on foreign relations author
Iced . favorable report upon the two
treaties negotiated with Great Britain
md Germany for tho dissolution OF the
triparnto 1,greemont for tho control OF
the Samoan islands.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
British Anxious About Menclik,

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.--London papers
lst received display much anxiety oven
le attitude OF Menellk, emperor OF
Abyssinia, toward England. AT pres
ent there is u dispute between this
;lrtentate and Great Britain us to the
,undary between Egypt and Abyssinia
,ad 1t is feared Menelik may consider
the present an excellent time to make u
demonstration against the British.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

CHICAGO. Dec. 2l.-Hepburn Johns,
dramatic critic OF The Chronicle, died
here of pneumonia. Mr.. Johns for.
merly was connected with various New
York papers and in 1886 was managing
editor Of the Harrisburg Telegram.
Later he was o member Of tho editorial
staff of the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

LONDON, Dec. 2l.--rhe Daily News
vas tho following dispatch from Cape
Town, dated Saturday, Dee. II; "Tne
Soers intend to make a big stand at
Stormberg and are massing great
force Mt the abandoned British camp.
One commando OF 1900 consists chiefly
OF rebel Dutch,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

RosEpALE, Miss, Dec. 2l,--r. II. Nc.
Lemore, an extensive planter and NOR.
chant, and mis- manager, A. b. Dumas,
were shot aud fatally wounded by two
negroes, Bob and Wash Code. The
trouble grew out Of business dispute.
A largo posse Is in pursuit.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
TRIBUTEs TO LAWToM.
The President and Secretary Root Sent
Messages Of Praise and Condo
lence to Manila.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.--The prcsiden,
has sent the following cablegram te
General Otis:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WARRINGTON, Dec. ~, 1,.9
Major General Otis. Manilai
havo learned with incxpreysible sorrow OF
the death OF Major General Lawton, and ash
to share with the officers and men of tn,
Eighth corps In their grief. One OF tho mos'
time the sad news came to US his nomination
~ brigsdier general Of the regular army wa
already made Tor transmission to the senate
hut no rank can enhance his fame. Ho ros,
from the ranks Of the Ninth Indiana volunteer
infantry, filling every grade In tho service u,
thAt Of major general Of volunteers, and 10
three wars was conspicuous for bravery nnt
devotion to duty. Tho country mourns til,
death Of this intrepid leader. Convoy to Mrs
Lswton my heartfelt sympathy In her over
shadowing aiiiction.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Secretary Root cabled as follows
wAA DErAaTMEsT.
WARRINGTON. Dec. 20, !
Otis Manila;
Ijoin with the officers and men Of tho Eighth
army corps In deepest regret over tho deati
OF thsir heroic comrado. General Lawton,
beg you to convey to Mrs. LAwton expression
Of my sincere sympathy. IL was the idea
death OF soldier. As his splendid courage an,
devotion to duty has met the ideal Of q sol
dier's life. The sad news will bs announced
10 the army and duo ceremonies Of respect
for his memory will be directed In general OF
dars. ELIHu Roof,
Secretary OF War.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

LONDON. Dec. 2i,-The Madrid cor,
respondent of The Standard said ''rhe
Boer governments have recently inti-
mated to their agents in Europe their
badness to be moderate in regard to
9eaco conditions, The chief anxiety OF
she Burghers is Us to the question OF re.
0eiving supplies by way of Eourenzo
Marquee z"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
Japs Sign Peace Conventions.

THE HAGUE, Dec. 2l.-The Japanese
envoy, on behalf Of the mikado, signed
oil the conventions Of the international
peace conference. A Chinese envoy
from ST. Petersburg is expected to sign
certain declarations for the Chinese gov
ernment excluding the laws Of war.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

New YORK, Dec. 2l,-Mary Barrett,
0 years old, who was terribly burned
in Tuesdays Harlem tenement fire,
died. This completes the extintsion OF
the family, her father, mother and sis
ter having been burned to death in the
fire f
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
THE MARKETS,


PlTTsBURo, Dec. 70.
wHEAT-No. Pred, GR105c.
CORN-Shelled yellow No. ., 39940c; high
mixed do, 87;1jsc; mixed, 91l4937c; No. Q vel.
low ear, 40Ss@ilc high mixed 30 d4oc: mixed,
S8 g39c; low mixed. 3iQr3llsc; No. 2yellow car /.
new, Ys(93s5sc; No. yellow shelled. now, 35A
@38l4c.
oATs-No. white sJst 13lIlc; No. white,
8114g3y3ic; extra No. 8, 2JisiGaOc; No. y, ESQ
2S.sc. f'
HAY-No. l timothy. sla 25dbl3.5O; No. 9 tim.
othy. Sl1 5J0l2.5O; No. 8 timothy. sl0.0OGll LOO;
No l clover mixed. sl2.00Gl2.50; No. clover,
sl2,00 0aIlb0; No. / prairie, sS.25GS50: No. &
prairie. s775Ss.25; No.. prairie, $7.50Cns00; No.
prairie. s7.v0Sg7.5J; packing hay. S.O0gs.0j;
No. timothy from country wagons, $l3.0OG
400.
PoULRTY-Live-Lsrge chickens. 60955c
per pair; small. l5,dp50c; spring chickens. 25d
45o. as to size; ducks, Sep0o per pound; tur-
keys. 8,a019,sc: geese, 6,aIc. Dressed chickens
Old, l0.Stg1lc per pound; spring, l2(Gl8c;
ducks, l0lDllc; turkeys. l39l4c; geese, SGec.
GAME-Rabbits, drawn, 20G25c; pheasante,
T.O0S@7.5) per dozen; quail. sl75G2.00 PSI
dozen: gray squirrels, 7bcfssl.C0 per dozen.
BUTTER -Egin prints, 2s,st@z9c; extra
creamery. 26@28, &c; Ohio fancy creamery q
G26c; country roll. ls9cl8js low grade and
cooking, l69isc. "a
CHEESE Fall cream, Ohio, new, 140l4L1c
three quarters. l2'f09l8c; New York state. full
cream. new, l89iS,sc. Wisconsin. l4IaCGl5c
81 pound brick. Swiss. ltlS(gl5c; limburger
new, l3,sGltc.
EGGs-strictly fresh. Pennsylvania and
Ohio, IN cases, 2l,G2!c; storage lTglSc Qc a1.
ditionsl for candliny,l
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

Gran'pa Macpherson-How many
does two and two make, DonaldF
Donald-Six.
Gran'pa-What are You talking
aboutY Tive and two make four
Douald-Y know; but thought
you'd 'beat me down" a bit!-London
Punch.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

4 PARIS, Doc. ai.-M. Paul Deroulede,
president Of the Lsague OF Patriots, and
who is one OF the prisoners on trial for
conspiracy against the government, was
seiitenced' to two years' imprisonment
on the charge of libelihg senators com.
posing the high court of Justice.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

ATLANTA. Dec. ala local paper
started fund for the purpose of erect
ing q monument to the memory Of Lieu
tenant Thomas Brumby. The fund is
to be subscribed to by Georgians princi-
pally and the monument will be erected
In Atlanta.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

FARGO. N. D., Dec. 2l.-President II.
@. simmons Of Fargo college. while
standing In q bookstore, dropped dead
from heart disease. Tho deceased has
been u prominent figure in Congrega.
lional work In the northwest.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
Won pledrloh's AppoIntmont. /.

BERLIN, Dec, 2l,--Admlral Won Died.
r,chs was appointed chief of the naval
general staff. Vice Admiral Bende.
mann was appointed to command the
cruiser squadron, in succession TO Prince
Henry OF Prussia, who is coming home.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
An Aid to tho Court.

Maglstrate-what are these prisoners
charged with? II
Policeman arrested them for fight.
ing, your honor. They are II couple Ct
golf players, and
Mngistrate--Send for the court inter-
preter.-Philadelph Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

MARsEILLEs, Dec. l.-n,ahmoud
Pasha, the snltan's son'in.law, who re-
gently fed from Constantinople with his
wife's jewels and all the money be could
collect prriyed here.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Fair
banks introduced bill granting pen.
sion OF $4,000 a year 10 tho widow OF
General Lawton. A similar bill was
introduced in the house.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

MASKATo, Mimi. Dec. 2l.--Rev. DR..
+. d. Newhouse, presiding older Of the
Mankato district, NJ. Il. church, Is dead
OF pleuro pneumonia, aged ~.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

BALTIMORE, Deo. 2l.-Captain Louis
Sohneoberger, cashier at the Baltimore
postofiioe, committed suicide. Unfor.
tunate speculntions We're said to have
caused ".
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
soan,stre.,os Out Of work,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2l.--Upward oy
1900 seamstresses have been thrown
out of employment by the closing OF
most of the departments OF tho Schuyl.
kill arsenal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

MoNraoMEsy. Ala. Dec. ar.--The
law ''to prohibit bookmaking or pool
selling or horse racing and other forms
Of gambling" was decided constitu'
tioual by the supreme court.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

Advance of Money 10 English Banks.
PARIS, Dec. al.--It is rumored here
that the Bank of Russia has advanced
to the Bank of England eS.0ol,o00.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
GALL FOR CONVENTION.
Republican Chairman uanna Issusd Ono
For the Gathering In Phiiu-
delphia Next Jure.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 2l,--The follow.
Ing call for the next Republican na+
tional convention was issued here:
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN NATiosAL1
COMMITTEE
N. W.. Cor, llgg AND q STREETS,
wAsugGfoS, d. G. =
To the Republican Electors of the United
States;
In accordance with established custom and
In obedience to Instructions Of the national
convention of 1899, the national Republican
committee directs that "A national convention
OF the delegated representatives OF the Repub
llcan party be held at the city Of Philadelphia
In the state OF Pennsylvania, ior the purpose
" nominating candidates for president and
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

COLUMBUS, Dec. 2l.-M. j. Meaqher,
an elephant trainer, better known as
Patsy Forepaugh, was instantly killed
by an elephant ut Sellsville.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.--John NJ. Med
dins, formerly well.known politician
OF Lancaster county, Neb.. was declared
insane,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.--It will proba.
bly, cost $500 900 at least to repair the
Olympia :. the Boston navyyard.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21


CATTLE--Receipts liberal OF. Monday l8
cars on sale; market slow; prices lJQe2oc lower
today supply light market steady, We quote
as follows; Extra. $50 go.i5i prime, $500
$40; good. s.s0,95.25; tidy, sL75g5l0; fair,
A40e4.70; good butchers, $,25t945) common,
sSOSaa.8o; heifers, s8.25Ss45o; oxen, $2.5O(a+75;
bulls and stays, s2.5JSd450; common to good
fat cows. Si75Gt.25 good fresh cows stO.vt
0te).0O; fair cows and springers, s25O0S9S5Oo;
bologna COWS, $l0.00(ga000
HoGS-Receipts were liberal on Monday,
with good demand; the market ruled active
and prices stronger: today's receipts light;
also demand light; market ruled slow. We
quote: Prime assorted mediums. t80'
extra heaxy, st2O(G42j; heavy Workers., s425cs
,4s0 light Yorkers and pigs, ss.2 gA2S; roughs,
e2.750ti7S. ff' ~
SHEEP AND DLAMBs-supply fair on Mon
day, 10 loads on sale market active prices lOc
higher on both sheep and lambs; today re
cespts fair: market lower on sheep; about
steady son lambs; prices unchanged. We
quote: Choice wethers, st46QDA 10; good. s4st
40; fair mixed 49, ;08t.00; common, Sl5o9
$50, choice lambs. sS3S a5.5o veal calves, 800
D7.6O; heavy and thin, sl0J(950o
I g
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21
INV YORK, Dec. 20.

NEW YORK, Dec. fu
\ market weak; No. 2 red,
73s1c I. o. b. ahoat; No. northern Duluth,
100 {. o. b. afloat, nominal; No. l hard Du'
luth s0Isc g. o. b. anoat spot; No. rcd
355tc In elevator.
CoRN-Spot market easy; No 2. 39kc L.
o. b. afoat and Sp1c in elevator.
OATS-Spoe market dull; No. 2. 29c; No.
U. sst,c; No. 2white. all<c: No. white. sossc;
track mixed western, :ygJOSsc; track white,
SlCgBitsc
CATTLE-sixty cars on sale demand little
more active prices unchsnged; market closed
dull some late arrivals unsold. steers, s4,oo
Ql5.91; oxen, S2,5CpA76 bulls, sl,759a.2S. COWS.
Sl.50G3a5; extra fat do, Si4h
SHEEP AND DLAMBS-Marketfo for sheep slow
und easier; choice lambs Arm; others steady
to Ice lower: 0 cars unsold. sheep, s2,5N -'4.o0;
culls. $s.o0@2.2S; lambs. A.6274,S5sS; Canadn
lambs. t5,'5: culls. 81 0,oBs.50.
HOGS One and one.half cars on sale; mar
ket nominaily woak; quoted at SLt0S&to;
state pigs, sa.to0Loh ,-,s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-21

BAroN ROUGE, La., Dec, 2i.--The
Democratic state convention nominated
w. ". Heard for governor.
The evening times., 1899-09-14
An Explanation of the decrease.

According to a statement of the gross postal
receipts for August, just issued by the Post
Office Department, Washington, with six other
large cities out of fifty in The Union, is cred
tied with decrease compared with August,
1893. The postal receipts of this city in August,
1898, s4s,ss5. The receipts for August,
1899, were S43,072 decrease of $5,s13; per-
centage, 11.9. The cause of this decrease in the
gross postal receipts of this city last month,
compared with August, 1898, is found in the fact
that Washington thirteen months ago contained
a floating population of from 10000 to 40, 900,
mostly soldiers, which population did not ex-
ist this year. Postoffice officials say that, elm.
mating this large abnormal increase from the
postal figures of August, 1893. Washington would
show an increase this August over the August
OF 1893. The other large cities which show a
similar decrease Buffalo, n. X; Detroit
Newark, Omaha, Syrscuse, and Hartford, Conn.