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Watermelons on ice at
 Joe C. Never & Co.
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Mrs. A. E. Grace and Misses Lizz e and Lutie returned this morning af- ter spending month at Hot Springs.
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Mir. E. P. Ladd. of Ladd's Mill, is registered at the Trulock.
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vtnison at Reap Bros. Friday.
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Bluff City Lumber Co. mannfactu ar and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes, doors, blinds @a all kinds of interior and exterio- nnish
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MT. Jesse R Core, of Plum Bayou, is a visitor to our city today.
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AMERICAS Greatest Medicine is ~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, because it pos sesses unequalled curative powers and its record of cures is GREATEST.
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Venison at Reap Bros. Friday.
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EDw J.Ke IRWIN, City Editor.
 
 CITY ITEMS. genison at Reap Bros. Friday. watermelons on ice at
 Joe C. Never & Co. Mir. Nj. W. Ware, of Linwood, isup on business.
 Mir. { MeRae, of Camden, is visi- tor in the city.
 MT. A. Jarvis left this morning for Noble Lake,
 MT. A. J. Clemons, of Grady, is SO iourning in the city.
 vrnison at Reap Bros. Friday. Mir. E. P. Ladd. of Ladd's Mill, is registered at the Trulock. MT. Jesse R. Core, of Plum Bayou, is visitor to our city today. Mr. W. F. Breedlove went south on the Valley road today. Mr. Joe c. Meyer, returned this morning from Hot Springs.
 
 The largest elephant in captivity will be here October :. MT. Ed Owen is in the city on busi- ness.
 Mir. Nj. J. Hurley, representing the Waters Pierce Oil Co.,, is in tie city. Mir. F. A. Jarvis, the well known planter Of Noble Lake, is in the city. MT. John Keeley is now with the Kansas City, Pittsburg x Gulf Rail- road.
 The Knights of Honor met last night and transacted important business.
 Mir. Joe Brown. of Grant county, is in the city. Cotton, he says, ih 60 per cent short.
 Sheriff Julius Clary and Capitalist John N. Wheeler, of Bradley county, are in the city.
 Venison at Reap Bros. Friday. Mrs. T. Pearce, who has been wis ising in Alabama and Tennesse. re- turned home yesterday. Miss Thenie Stubblefield left this morning on the lO:45 for Dumas. She will be gone for week. Mr. W. $. Crenshaw left last night for Vanderbilt University, at Nash vile, Tenn. He goes to study den tistry.
 N MERICA'S Greatest Medicine is ~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, because it pos sesses unequalled curative powers and it's record of cures is GREATEST. Mrs. A. E. Grace and Misses Lizz e and Lutie returned this morning af-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
Story of a Slave.

To Toe bound hand and foot for years
bv the chains of disease Is the worst
torn of slav. ~. George ID. Williams.
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made tree. He says: my
wife has been so helpless tor five years
that she could not turn over IN bel
alone. After using two bottles OF Elec-
tric Bitters, she Is wonderfully improved
and able 70 do her own work. This
supreme remedy Tor female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness,
melancholy, beadace, backache, iain.ing
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is d godsend TO weak, sickly.
ruu down people. Every bottle CUR
anteed. only 90 cents. Sold 10y al
Druggists.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Circuit Court for the county of James
City and city Of williamsburg. Jadge
Blackstone presiding. convened Monday
morning and adjourned Wednesday ev-
euing. As usual this Court pushed things
from start 10 finish. During the three
DAYS a great many DEGREES were entered.
several suits tried and considerable work
dOnc.
The case Of Archer Brooks ". Arthur
Denmead. in which the former sued the
latter for a years salary as manager
of the ice factory. alleging a contract.
The jury gave verdict for the plaintiff,
allowing him 1915, subject 20 a credit
Of $50. The jury decided that defend
ant had contracted with plaintiff Cor g
seasons work. Messrs. ]. +. Hubbard
and y L. Henley represented plaintiff
and Messrs. K. NJ. Lett and b. y. Peach,
defendant
The case OF II. y Bucktrout vs.. VII
liam and Mary was continued on &C
count of sickness ofdefendant's witnesse,
away from here.
The attendance upon Court was quit
large.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
Remarkable Rescue

Mrs. Michae Curtain Painted. T..
makes the statement thst she caught
c, d. which setted on her ungS: sh e
WAS treated Tor a month by her iami '
physician. but grew worse. He tod her
she was hopeess victim of cOnsump.
ton and that no medicine cou d cure
her. Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption: she
bought bott e and To her delight found
herself here6tted from fret dose. she
continued is use and after taxing six
bottles found herself sound and we'll.
now does her own bnuscwork. and is as
well as she ever was--Fr-c trial bottles
OF this Great Discovery at sll Drug
Stores. Only 50 cents and sl,00, every
bottle guaranteed.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Miss Lucy Walden has returned from
visit to New Kent county.
Gilbert Nelson. Of Milan. Mimi. has
moved his family TO this comfy to live.
NIessrs. e h. and & W. Jones spent
several days in Richmond this week.
Rev. ]. 0. Moss, former pastor OF the
Methodist church. visited Mr.. &. ]. Per
son this week.
Mrs Baily King. of New Orleans. is
visiting her husbands relatives. Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Powell.
Mr.. a. W. Gagg. of New Jersey. has
been visiting his brother-inlaw, Mr.. W.
A. Bozarth.
Remember tho meeting Of the business
Mems Association next Friday night, at
the Courthouse.
Read the new ad. Of L. W. Lane s. SON.
the well-known merchants. They offer
some excellent bargains.
Mr.. L. A. Jensen, Of Trent, 5. D., has
moved his family 70 this city he Is
looking for a farm or investment ofsome
kind.
Mr. Waldrop. Of Norfolk, spent several
DAYS here last week with his brother,
Dick" who Is a student at William and
Mary.
Mr.. y. A. Lung. of Indiana, was here
this week looking for a large timber
tract. Michigan man spent several
days here looking over the country.
Mr.. Harry y. Phillips. cashier OF the
Peninsula Bank. has the sympathy of his
many friends in the death of his father
which occurred last Saturday in Peters
burg.
DR.. Marcus Gayle. well known herr
where he was inferno at the Hospital
died early this week at ms homein Math
vws DR. Gayle was "A most eNcclicn
young man.
Mrs. k. NJ Smith and daughter, Mis-
Edith. have returned after an EXTENDED
and very delightful stay IN Europe. ans
th.ir many friends gave them heart
welcome home.
Mr. !. " Foglesong. of Coldwater
Mich. has returned home from tri
here He Is the travelling agent of the !
J.. x l. Co.. and Land x ENcursio
Agent of the {. 4 o. railway company
Among the wcll-known attorneys pres
ent at Circuit Court were Hon. VI. II
Barnes. of New Kent; X. NJ. Lett, %
Newport News. J.. T. Hubbard and Is. i
Evan. Of York; Hon. J. y Stubhs. %
Gloucester.
Mr.. Clarence Richardson. OF Toano.
a clerk in the store of Richardson
Wright, In attempting 90 board aireigl
train had one OF his toes badly mashc
by the car wheels. DR.. Stephenson rei
dcred the necessary medical aid.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Proof Of the pudding lies In the eating
Of it. Proof of ROBERTS TAsTELEss
CHILL TONIC lies In the taking Of 1t.
COST NOTHING II IL falls to cure. %
cents per bottle II IL cures. Sold strictly
N Ia merits b
ROBERTS DRUG co., svroLs, Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
A Natural Delay.

Mr.. Eator-Waiter, can't you Go
something TO hurry up that lunch Of
mine?
Walter-It's al ready, sir. except
dressing the salad.
Mr.. Eator-H'ml One would think
that salad was a woman, from the time
Cts dressing takes!-Harlem Life.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
In Society. .


The entertainment az Cameron Hall
on Thursday evening last despite the
vigorous assault of Jupiter Piuvius was
an unqualified SUCCESS The performance
was given 20 aid the Episcopal sunday
school and a very satisfactory amount
was realized. The entertainments was
opened by a selection from Faust by Mes
srs. J. b. {. Spencer. ]. b. Bonneville.
violinists. and Miss Armistead. pianist
The "Clee Club. accompanied by Mrs.
W. G. Jones. rendered some most enjoya-
Die selections and gained great applause.
Then followed what might he termed SIC.
An amatuer Matrimonial Bureau for
the first part, and was concluded by
cakewaik. the participants IN which did
themselves proud. The opening portion
was taken up with the explanations Of
certain OF our young ladies and gentle.
men as 20 why matrimony had not come
their way, and Judging from some Of the
reason advanced. think that after all,
marriage licenses would prove erninently
satisfactory ell around. While Of course
no great amount of histriouic talent
could be exhibited in a performance ofthis
kind, mention should be made Of the fine
stage presence Of Mr.. Gayle Andertor,
who announced the programme, and
much credit is due all the participants in
their new role, especially Misses Map
Waller Mercer and Julia Armistead. who
SO successfully managed the affair
The cakcwalk was a howlng success,
and would not have disgraced the pro
fessional stage. The cake was carried of
with great gusto by Miss Schutt,
and Mr.. Randolph Macon. Miss
Schuttc's walking and acrobatic effort,
were much appreciated by the audience
Mr. Harry Hundlcy and Mr. Heulc,
Sweeney led the dance and the affair wa.
ably managed by Miss Virginia ARMS
tcad
After this part of the entertainment
was completed the audience repaired t,
the lower hall where cake and chocolat,
were served in great abundance
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
Rev. Mr.. Cranberry Coming.

Rev. John (. Cranberry, Jr., a son of
Bishop Cranberry. has been sent 20 the
williamsburg Methodist church. Mr..
CRANBERRY is said 10 be an able young
man. He is unmarried.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

The Boys Father can't let my son
remain at a college where they have
such poor football team.
College President-But your son does
not play football.
The Boys Father-No. but be always
backs the team.-N. Y. Journal
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
Not Dt.nutlnu lt.

Anybody who knows enough" saio
Mr.. Spiffins, 'can learn something from
anybody else, however ignorant the lat.
ter may be-"
THAT IL true" asserted Mrs. Spifiins
cheerfully. Now, can occasionally
learn something from you" - Pitts
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Those coal-barOns can't squeeze
me-"
Don't you burn anthracite?'
yes but when the price gets high
/ 60 70 bed early" Chicago Daily
Record
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Observation-Disclosures Our Johnnie Is
beginning to think that he knows more
than his parents
Father-Well. If he remembers the
answers 10 al the questions he used ~
ask. he ought 20 know at least as much
as We do.-N. Y. journal.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Esteila-Jaek is just the man ior
me. He has never been in love before.
Belle-How do you know?
Estella-He writes letters that show
lack OF experience.-Town Topics.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

The Poet-Poets. ike others, have to
begin at the foot.
Shs-Is that the reason a poets head
has such a neglected look Flown Top
lea.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
Willing.

Cholly-If you wefuse me shall go
Toto the Philippines. and get shot
Miss kNwstique-is that q promise
N. Y World.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

AIr. William Thompson and wife. ct
Camden. y. j. Mrs Cheney and Mr.
Cameron. OF North Carolina. wcrc guests
az Carriers Grove last week
Mrs. John l.. Mercer and the Misses
Garrett returned from Norfolk Monday
after "a charming visit
-
Mrs z. T. Lamb and children have re.
turned 10 their homc in Norfolk.
Mr.. James Barron has left 10 continue
his business after spending a short va.
cation here
-
Miss Henrietta Booth spent several
days in Richmond this week.
Miss Elizabeth HobSon has returned
10 Richmond after a deli ghtful visit L,
her friend, Miss Marion Jones
-
Miss Elizabeth Coleman left for Rich
mond Thursday TO spend several weeks
-
Mrs. Virginia Christian has returned
from a pleasant visit 20 Hampton.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Jones says his wife has one saving
quality as ccNk."
What Is that7"
'She doesn't try" - PhIladelphla
Bulletin.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
New Advertisements.

NOR RENT OR LEASE.-A PART OF
- Neck GLAND Farm. Good House
Barn, Orchard, and tenant viii be give,
as much land as he wants Tor cash O.,
shares. THOS. SHOOSMITH, lanes
town. n-25-2ts.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Mrs. f. NJ. Brooks, who has been very
sick. Is mucn improved.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Connection made az Richmond Tor
Washington and the North.
No. 1 Cincinnati Express Daily.
Connects at Gordonsville tor Orange
and principal stations ON Southern R'v.
North OF Orange Pullman Richmond
70 Cincinnati, Louisville and ~. Louis
Pullman on No. 90 Hinton. W. Va,
Cincinnati and Louisville.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Mrs. g. b. T. Coleman gave "a most
enjoyable whist party to number OF
her friends on Tuesday evening last from
10 .. Delicious refreshments were
served during the evening. and the score
was close enough 90 make th- games
very exciting Among those present
were. Mesdames Julia Mitchell. of Pc
tcrsburg x. NJ. Smith. John l.. Mercer,
Lyon G.. Tylcr, II. G. Leigh, J. Leslie
Hall, Il. l.. Humidity, Misses Cora and
Estcllc Smith. Elizabeth Coleman and
Edith smith.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Poor Human Nature.
When we az last succeed
For self We credit claim:
But when We fail indeed
Our luck gets al the blame.
Judge.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25
College Notes.
Things at the College are moving along
peacefully.

peacefully.
President Tyler is now devoting his
time 10 collecting funds for the proposed
handsome gymnasium building. II any
Of our readers want 20 donate any sum
no matter how large or small the same
may be sent 70 the President AZ Williams
burg.
Dr. ] Leslie Hall. who won fame iu
MS translation and version OF Beowolf.
the Anglo-Saxon epic has Just issued ms
new book. odd English Idyl~" Iudg-
ing from the criticisms already given by
prominent educators and au,hors. this
new book of DR.. Halls viii place him
still higher in the literary world
Or. Chas. L. Bishop Is writing a Greek
grammcr which viii be published later.
Prot. Hugh ). Bird delivered an inter
csting and highly instructive lecture 70 a
good sized audience in the College Chap
el Monday night.
DE- Thomas Nelson Page. the author
of Washington. will deliver the annual
address before the Pm Beta Kappa Soci
ely IN the College Chapel on the might OF
February 10. 1900 The programme ior
this celebration Is now being arranged
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

No. ? connects az Norfolk except
Sunday with the Old Dominion steam-
hip for New York and with Merchants
and Miners Line Monday. Wednesday
and Friday.
No. connects at Old Point with che
Washington Steamers daily. with Ba.'
timore steamers except sunday. aut
with y. =. Il. * \. line daily tor & pc,
Charles and New York.
For miorAation. rates. etc. see the l.
x. station Agent or address.
JOHN ID. POTTS,
Asst GEN. PAssNeR AasNr.
Richmond. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

We have opened np our entire hne Of
FANCY GROCERIES. and NC invite
careful inspection ot same.
Seedless Raisins. l2l,c
Drained Citron, 1Sc
Cleaned Currants. Toe
French Prunes. 8. :. 10, II. Is and zoe
Cal Peaches. 10. II and 15c
Apples and loo
<ecrarines 15c
Cape Cod Cranberries Toe
We have an unusually NICE Ene Of can
ned goods such as
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

Cal Lemon Cling Peaches 2o.
Eastern Peaches r.
l-S'hoh ~iins OAii"n Peaches soc
Car'nello White Asparagus aN.
Ex. Standard and fancy Tomatoes
Corn
Fancy Early June Peas 12t<e -
/ A Price Preach Peas a..
Cal Pears. Apricets and Cherries
Also have Srape-Nues. Shredded wh~ns
Biscuit. Dat Meal. Cracked wh<as ana
Hominy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-25

L. W. LANE & SON,
!; a s::: !: g, WILLIAMSBURG, VA. 5000 >,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
FIogging In Britaiu's Navy.

From the Boston Transcript: Flog-
ging Is almost unknown In the Brit
ish navy nowadays, but 1t has not
been abolished by law. The lash Is
used as a punishment for a limited
number of offenses and not infre-
quently years pass without a single
application of the lash. Recently,
however, an incorrigible bad. charac-
ter on board one of the warships at
Cape Town was sentenced to receive
eighteen lashes. He became uncon-
scious before the punishment was
completed and was sent back to his
quarters. The affair has created
great sensation In England and may
lead to organized agitation for the
abolition of fiogglng In the navy.
Fifty years ago sentence of eighteen
lashes would have seemed to the pub
lie simply a normal penalty for an in
fraction of discipline and would have
occasioned no comment. Today 1t Ia
described as brutal. The difference
between 1S49 and 1899 and the con-
sequent. development of humanity Is
strikingly shown In the different views
OF the two periods of the fit punish
ment for naval and military INSIDE
meanors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Now that her point was gained Mar
guerite was filled with all sorts OF fears
and was shivering and trembling as
che followed her guide--now wishing
from the bottom OF her heart that she
had not come, now utterly carried
away by the thought OF seeing him
again. She dared not ask the nurse
any questions as to his coniition-shs
could not trust her voice.
They reached the door OF the private
room he occupied.
Now wait here a moment" said
the nurse. as she passed inside.
Again the suspense was almost sick
ening. 1t seemed to Marguerite hours
before the nurse returned.
Its all right You can go In" she
said:
For the first time Marguerite won
dered what she should do.
rs he delirious?" she asked OF the
nurse.
"Oh, no; he's perfectly sensible"
Marguerite had expected delirium-
she had not realized the fact that VAL
dane would know her, and now felt
herself tremble until she called forth
all her strength, physical and moral.
and walked steadily and noiselessly
into the room.
There was slight movement as
Valdane sank back upon his pillows.
My wife," he said, in rather low,
but distinct voice-"my wife. could
not believe 1t. But it is you-really
YOU"
The flowers fell from her hands. She
made a step forward, and tried to
speak. but could not, for the tears
which oVerran ner eyes and fell down
her face. He had held out his hand
and she took it, held it for moment
between her own, and then impulsive-
ly carried it to her lips.
Take care" said Valdane. gently.
do nothing you will regret afterward.
You think / am dying, and hoped l
was; but they tell me now that / am
to live and be sound again, SO let us
have nothing that you wish recalled. +"
You will live-you will? All, how
thankful / am"
Thankful" he echoed.
Eyes, thankful-so thankful for ev-
erything! First, that you married
me. then that Bernard threw me over,
then that I happened to come to Lon
don yesterday, and last that l came
here. with you-wlth you!"
And you said you were my wife
you told the nurse you were my wife"
he said slowly, his eyes fixed long
ingly upon her face. Marguerite, my
life, my love, did you mean that?"
There was a long silence. At last
she said:
Yes, l meant It,"
The bed was strewn with fragrant
flowers. A shaft OF spring sunlight
streaming through the tall window
rested on the two heads.
VAL" she whispered, "Val," we
must never be parted any more"
(The End)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
THE BEST OF 1T.
And stin Lovely Woman Is Clamoring
for Her Rights.

And stin Lovely Woman Is ClamoIing
for Her Rights.
Every man has his day; but thanks
to his gallantry, woman has every day.
If reasonably indulgent, she is mis-
tress of her destiny. She has her fin-
ger in all sorts of pie, writes Jean Po-
tage in the Boston Home Journal. Her
sins are forgiven her. If she murders
a man who has failed to treat her like
the perfect lady she was not, the jury
is pretty apt to acquit her, taking into
consideration the naughtineGs Of the
man. On the other hand II she treats
man hastily, and he does her quietus
make with large bodkin, twelve good
men and true disbelieve his story and
order him to the scaffold. If she sues
her lover for breach of promise, she
gets at least part of what she sues
for If he sues her he gets the ha-ha
from all the newspapers. In case Of a
quarrel in which she Is to blame, she
has court of last resort which is
closed to mankind-she can always
shed tears when she finds things are
not going her way. If she loses a
part Of woman's glory-her golden
locks-she may piece out the remain
der with some adroitly commingled
curls, to the eternal deception of the
public, and SO never hear the remarks
OF de-ision turned toward her bald
headed husband. II she's an, actress
she can play Juliet and Hamlet both,
while the male Thespian, though he
may make better Hamlet, is preclud-
ed by public prejudice and an insipient
black beard from ever looking at the
moonlight and asking Romeo where
fore he Is Romeo. And still she asks
for her rights" and seeks for power"
The first person who asked for the
earth, and then scolded because 1t was
not fried on both sides and turned
over, must have been OF the sex that
brought Adam to grief with an apple.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
Nepaless Letters.

The author of I'm Northern india"
tells OF his experience at Bhagwanpur.
where he wished to post four letters.
They were addressed to friends In
England, who are stamp-collectors
and only contained few lines to say
] had sent them In order to secure
Ncpalese stamp. The postmaster re-
fused to accept them. Foreigners, he
said, were not permitted to post let
tiers In Nepal, the postal service being
only for use by the Nepalese. We sat
on our elephant and reasoned, but he
was firm, and tho police and other off,
Gals all supported him. After long
discussion we at last persuaded him to
let us post the letters and leave Il to
the government at Katmandu to de-
eide whether they might be forwarded.
Then we went into his office, mud
hut, and sat on low stools. nearly the
whole population watching In a crowd
In front OF the large open space. The
postmaster redirected each letter In
Nepalese characters. and taking a large
sheet of paper, prepared full report
for his government, the police In
spector reading our description. and 80
forth, from the permit" We were
particularly required to declare that
the letters did not contain any polltI-
cal matter. Then came the very serI-
GUS business OF stamping them. lie
had to get out large wooden box for
t." stamps. and another for the date
stamp. There are stamps of three
values, equal to one penny, twopence
and sixpence. He assured us we could
not pay beyond Nepai. so we decided
to put one-penny stamp on each. and
leave the excess to be collected ON
delivery II they ever reached England.
Fortunately they arrived after some
delay, and strangely enough. no excess
was charged, and thus had the pleas
ure of anticipating the penny post.
which is not likely to be extended to
Nepal for many years to come.