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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
THE BOUNDARY QUESTION.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Says Joint Com
mission Accomplished Nothing.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Says joint Com
mission Accomplished Nothing.
Toronto, July pa special from OF
tawa says:
"A violent criticism of the American
position concerning the Alaska boundary
question by Sir Charles Upper at Satur-
days sitting of the house brought forth
full and explicit statement from Sir
Wilflid Laurier. The premer's words go
to show that the negotiations between
Lord Salisbury and ambassador Chonte
have been absolutely unfrutful and that
SET Element is as far away as when 1t
was abandoned by the Anglo-American
commission at Washington.
at is clear" said Sir Wilfrid, that
there are only two ways by which the
difficulty may now be settled-nrbitratio
Or war. I have no hope nl this moment
that we can settle the G>lion by com
promise. No one wants war. We must
exhaust every means of removing the diff
ficulty by peaceful methods. | have not
given up hope that 1t is possible to agree
to arbitration. Negotiations are still go
ing on. We must find some means Of
bringing about peaceful settlement"
Sir Charles Tupper's words, which led
to these grave statements by the pre-
mier, were strongly denunciatory Of the
United States.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Burrlars Rob postofnces.

Boston, July 24.-The United States
postoffice inspectors here believe that a
systematic raid is being made on the
country postofices in New England. Six
burglaries have taken place recently.
The methods employed in each case have
been very similar. At Marlboro Mass,
and Wiscasset and Hollis, Me-, the
amounts secured by the burglars are still
a matter Of question. At Wilton, N. H.,
$470 was made off with; at Hinsdale,
N. H., $1,4O0, and at Gorham, N. H.,
$211 was secured. The burglars are be-
lieved to be professionals, as their work
is always effective and very rapidly con-
Quoted. The government has extra men
working on the case.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
A Hawaiian Temple of Refure.


Kawuihaes one remaining point of
interest is the ruins back on the hill,
Of a temple of refuge built by Kane
hameha the Great. 1t Is the very last
Of the heiaus, where in the old days,
during strife, the peaceful sought and
obtained immunity from harm-for
into these temples a man might not
pursue an enemy. This ruin indicates
a very substantial structure, in paral-
telegram FORM about 220 feet long by
100 wide. Entrance is gained through
narrow passage between two high
walls, and the interior is laid off in
terraces and paved with smooth, flat
stones. The wall up hill Is S feet high,
and on the down hill side 20 feet high,
and both are II feet thick at base.--
Caspar Whitney in Harper's Weekly.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

WANTED Hustling Agent wanted for
Barre and vicinity. Attractive line, good
commission address for catalogue terms etc.
E. e. Davis, No. Montpelier, vt. S7-1w*
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

Seattle, WASH, July 24.-A passenger
on the Brunswick is on his way from
Kotzebue sound to Washington in behalf
Of 1,OUU miners said to be stranded in
the 1[utzebue district. He will ask the
government to send revenue cutters to
Kotzpbue sound. end he is provided with
proof that unless government help is
given many lives will be lost In all
1900 persons went into the Kotzebue
country well QUILTED for the search for
gold. Two hundred succeeded in getting
over the snow last winter, but many
died. There are now nearly 1000 persons
on the shore of the sound waiting for
chance to get home. No merchant yes
sells will run to that district this year,
and the whnlcrs which call in there for
fresh water will not take passengers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
DESIGNING Nam.

Ibid you ever notice. Ae asked. "that
it is always the homely woman who
wants pug dog? The pug is so hide
Gus that it makes her seem good look
ing by comparison. Still, the ruse is so
well known now that the possession Of
a pug is sufficient
"Whos going to buy a pug?" she ask
ed. "Who ever thought of getting
out?"
"Why, no one, Of course, my DEAR"
he answered, for he was too wise a
man to admit that he had heard her
telling neighbor that she thought
she'd get one.--Chicago Post.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
TRAPDOOR SPIDERS.
The Curious Nests That These Inge
NOUS Insects Construct,

Tic CuTIOus Ncstb 1hHc-
NOUS Insects Construct.
A curious species of insect is the
trapdoor spider, whose nest consists of
q tube eXcavated in the earth to the
depth Of six or eight inches. 1t is al
ways lined with silk, and it is closed
with an ingeniously constructed door.
One sort Of door closes into the nest
like a cork in bottle, another Is as
thin as piece Of paper.
In all cases the door opens outward,
and when the nest is placed, as it usu-
ally is, on sloping bank, 1t opens up
ward, so that there Is no fear Of it's
gaping. The object Of the trapdoor is
to conceal the nest, and consequently
it is always made to resemble the gen.
eral surface of the ground. Sometimes,
however, an enemy attempts to open
the door, and then the inmate braces
Its legs against the sides of the nest
and holds 1t as fast as possible.
Still other spiders have inner doors
besides outer, so that If their first de-
Tense be carried they may have anoth-
cr behind which to retreat. More curl
Gus still is the ingenuity of the branch
trapdoor-that is to say, a door that
opens from the main tunnel Of the
rest into a side branch, which the
stranger could discover. since there Is
nothing to distinguish 1t from any 9th
er part of the main nest. So, then, If
an enemy should effect an entrance
the lawful occupant of the nest can
quietly slip into the side branch, close
the door and there remain in security
while the intruder wonders what has
become Of her.-Our Animal Friends.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
3.25 p. M.

Connects at Wells River and Express train
North over B. 4 NJ. II. X. for st. Johnsbury, Lynn
donyille, Barton and Newport, with Accommodation
train South for all stations between Wells River
and White River junction. Also with Express
train North over White Mountain Division for Lis
hon, Lttleton, Bethlehem Street, Profile House,
Twin Mountain, Fabyans Crawfords, Whiteheid,
etferson and Lancaster
Trains West
Leaves Wells River. rs, 10 80 u. IN. 2:32 3.40 pm.
Arrive Barre 10 :O5, n. IN. - 10 4 :05 p. m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Then He Didn't Eat,

An English merchant was invited by
a Chinaman to dine with him. Neither
could speak the others language, and
conversation was carried on by
means of gesticulations and signs.
Among the dishes was one which SEEM
ed very savory. The Englishman had
an idea it was duck, but to make GER
tain he pointed to the dish and pleas
antly insinlnted, "Quack, uuack!
The Chnaman wagged his head and
said: "No-ey, no-ey! Bow-wowwow"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Central Vermont Railway
Time-Ta able.
CORRECTED TO JUNE, 20 1899.

COPYRIGHTED TO JUNE, 20 1899.
Trains leave Barre daily, except Sunday, as TO-
GOING SOUTH.
a.lO A. M.-MAIL. For Boston via. Lowell o.
FitchburJ; New York via: Springfield and
all New England points. Parlor car to Bos-
ton via Lowell, and White River junction
to New York. without change,
% oOP. M,-FAsT EXPRESS. For Boston
lowell: New York via. Springfield andvia
New London. Buffet parlor carlo Boston
IN P.M.-LOCAL PASSENGER. For North
field, Randolph, White River juno
ton and Windsor.
!, m p.M.-NIGHT EXPRESS. Leaves Barra
LAW week DAYS only but leaves Montpelier II 40
AM daily including Sundays. Due Bos'
ton via. Lowell daily S.15 A. M. Boston via.
Fitchburg, daily Except Sunday $50 Am
Sunday 1920 am. New York Except Sun
day) Il 26A.M NJ. On Sundays runs to Spring
AeId only. Wagner sleeping cara to Boston
via. Lowell and to Springfield
GOING NORTH.
q HOA, M.-LOCAL KXPRESS. For Burning,
ton. ST. Adams, Richford Rouses Point and
Ogdensburg Connects at Essex Junction
with express TO all points on Rutland Il. II
3.O5 P. M.-MAlL. For Burlington kut iaan1
Norwood, Ogdensburgn and the West. Wag-
ner Parlor Car to Montreal
,Jo p. M.-IXPRESS for Burlington, st. Al
hans, and Montreal. Pullman Sleeping Car,
MONTPELIER Junction Chicago, without
change. Due Chicago S45 p. n. next night
Connects at Essex junction for New ork
via, Rutland and Troy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

LOST.-A small wallet containing $5
bill 81 bill and % cent piece. Lost Burns
Day near the park. This money belongs to
a poor boy who worked hard to earn it and
the finder will confer a great favor by leav-
ing 1t at this office. 87-4d*
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
AIwer AcknONledues Letters.

Washington, July 24.-Sccretary Alger
is in receipt of a great number of letters
and kilograms from persons in every
station in life all touching upon his re-
tirement from the cabinet. So numerous
are the communications on this subject
that the secretary finds hlmse ephyslcal-
ly unable to make proper separate re-
sponses to all OF them. Therefore he has
requested the press to convey to the
writer's and senders an acknowledgement
of his deep appreciation of the senti
ments expressed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
The CNhnn IenHuc,

Washington, July 24.-(irn"ral Carlos
Garcia. II son of General CaIlXto Garcia,
saw the president for few minutes by
appointment. Gcn"ral Garcia represents
the C,;ban Republican league. and ais
mission to Washington IS to explain to
the president the aspirations and pNr-
poses Of the league The league desires
the complete political Independence Of
the island at the earliest pos ,blc mo-
ment. It's MIN. however. At present Is 20
secure authority for holding conventions
.o,,, ,r,.+; ..,,; C., \ -:.-.,-ss;s...- !.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Sympathy.

Probably the reader has heard voices
which the following will recall to
mind:
II know Mr.. Pidgerly Is good
man." said one Of the members of the
family after the caller had gone, but
1t makes me so tired to hear him talk"
II know why it Is" said another
member Of the family. You feel like
clearing your throat all the time to
help him out"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

Jesse Lee of Atlanta has the letters
of the alphabet clearly imprinted on
the iris of his eyes. He inherits this
strange phenomenon from his father,
A. f. Lee, who had the same markings
on his eyeballs. The grandmother Of
Jesse Lee is said to have pored inces-
sanity over the Bible previous TO the
birth of her son, and 1t is supposed
that the birthmark is due to her con-
slant application to the letters of the
aluhabet.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
FORTUNE LEFT TO HIM.
EckrOyd Transformed From a Pau
per to a Landed Proprietor.

EckrOyd Transformed From a Pau
per to Il Landed Proprietor.
Ncwburg, n. Y, July 24.-Word came
to Abram Eckroyd Il year ago from
firm of solicitors in England that there
was an estate in England to which he
was entitled. Eckroyd was In the Dutch
pss county poorhouse at Oak Summit
when the message found him.
He left the poorhouse and went to live
with an old friend at Glenham. Eckroyd
received word recently that the solicitors
wanted him to come to England to prove
his claim. Fifty dollars was sent to pay
his expenses.
A letter received from Eckroyd said
that he had obtained the estate, which
consisted of several pieces of property
md considerable money, and was enjoy
ing life,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Forests of the North,

The forest area of all the British pos
sessions in America Is estimated at
about S00,0OO,000 acres. The settler has
cut his way into the fringe of the vast
woodland, but his depredations are
nothing as compared with the terrific
scourge Of fire which has rampaged
through 1t at different times
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Winning Ways.

"Moncy," said the philosopher, may
often do more harm than good. Some
times the mighty dollar is Il mans
worst enemy"
yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
land often feel that Il number of peo-
pie love me for the enemies | have
made. "-Washington Star.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
phiIiDDIne Customs Receipts.

Washington, July 24.-Thc receipts Of
the Philippine Islands for the first five
months of 1899, according to statement
made by the war department, are: Ma
nila, $1,779,247; Iloilo. $16S,912; Cebu,
500, 397; total. S2,047,5 500. The war de-
partment announces that the total OF
customs receipts at the port of Cebu for
April was S21 COG and for the month of
Nav S56 40
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Worcester Man Dead.

Worcester, Mass. July 24.-Willam
H. Morse, for a long time closely ldenti-
fed with the financial institutions Of this
city, died here after Il long illness. He
was born in Hubbardston in 1871, but
spent most of his life in this city. He
was one of the promoters of the Boston,
Barre and Gardner road and had a great
deal to do with its construction and man
pppmnn1
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
The Wagner Festival.

Baircuth. Bavaria. July 24.-The Wag-
ner festival began here Saturday with
the performance of "Das Rhcingold.'
Herr Siegfled Wagner acted as con-
ductor and was enthusiastically applaud
od
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
The Indiana offered to Dickins.

Washington. July 24.-Secretary Long
has rendered to Captain F. W. Dickins,
acting chief Of the bureau Of navigation,
the command of the batteship Indiana
when Captain Henry Taylor relinquishes
it in the fall. Captain Dickins will prob
ubly accept the appointment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Its Chief Use.

A little boy writing n composition on
the zebra the other day was requested
to describe the animal and to mention
what it is useful for. After deep re-
Election he wrote: 1.-THE zebra is like
horse, only striped. 1t is chiefly used
to illustrate the letter H."
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
WINS n Hero In Vain.

Chicago, July 24.-Raymond Corcoran
ii years old, risked his life before II
crowd to save Oscar Anderson, IS years
old, from drowning and lost. The boys
persisted together before Il throng of
pleasure seekers standing on the beach
Mt Lincoln park.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

demonstrating their capacity for holding
elections and for local self government
prepare the way for complete po!it-
zeal control of the island. They desire
the authority for the municipal elections
early this fall.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

The ink plant of New Granada is a
curiosity. The Juice of it can be used
as ink without any preparation. At
first the writing is red. but after II few
hours it changes to black.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
The Accident of Butter.

1t is said Arabs first made butter.
They wero carrying milk in skins on
the backs of camels, and the steady
logging churncd the fluid into butter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Choice Of Eyfln.

"Mrs. Smith, you don't seem to mind
your two boys quarreling."
"No. When they're quarreling, know
they're too busy to hatch up mischief"
Chicago Record.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Helps Trade.

Whenever young wife proposes to
bake her own bread in order to save 3
cents a week, the man who has put on
the market an infallible cure for dys-
prpsa smiles like a cat that has just
eaten the canary-Nauvoo Rustler.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
A Note From Dublin.

Dear Tim, I'm sending you my old
coat by parcel post, so I've cut the but
tons off to make it lighter. But you
will find them in the inside pocket.
Yours truly, Pat"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
AlEer to Root.

Washington, July 24.-Secretary Al&er
addressed the following telegram to Mr.
Root at Southampton upon hearing of his
acceptance of the war portfolio: Accept
my best congratulations and thanks"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

FOR SALE.-My Hardware Store and
stock at East Barre vt. Cheap to the right
parties. A good business. Good reason for
selling. Inquire of H. B. Partridge, East
Barre, vt. SIT +
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
CerrnIhO Ordered to QUIT.

Paris july 24.-The Marquis de Oar-
ralbo, the representative of Don Carlos,
who is now at Hendaye, has been official
ly notified to quit the frontier and to take
up his residence north of the Loire.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
One Ahead,

First Girl-Do you see that hand
some fellow by the piano? | rejected
him once.
Second Girl-That's nothing, dear. l
rejected him twice.-Stray Stories.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

In Sweden ther(N are floating can
neries. They are Shall vessels, which
follow fishing fleets, and men on them
can the fish while they are fresh.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

The Indian crocodile Is ferocious
and dangerous animal and causes great
destruction to human life. especially
tn lower Bengal
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Postmaster For Surf.

Washington. July 24,-Harry l.. Lu-
kens has been appointed fourth class
postmaster at Surf, n. Y.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

We apprehend that black cats, take
them rough and running, have brought
more fieas than good luck.-Detroit
Journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Suburban Service.

TRAINS TO MONTPELIER.
Leave Barre $40, $50 A. NJ, II 90, 300, 5.lo'
l.00P M.
TRAINS TO BARRE.
Leave Montpelier ss5, 9.16. 1850 A. M, 1885,
SO and $40 p. NJ.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
To Rent.

TO RENT.-Two suites of rooms on
the third floor of my block, and an office
room On the second floor. Inquire of l..
J. Bolster.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

Washington, July 24.--The contribu-
tons to the Dewey home fund amount
to SIS, 0O3.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Willlamstown Trains.

Leave Barre 1901 M. 43OP.M. Due Hllllams-
own l. 55 p. M. $40 p. M.
Leave Williamstown 7.3O A. M. 23o p. M. Due
Barre 500 A. ID. 800 p. M.
K. II. FIrzHuGu, 8. W. CUMMINGS,
Vice Pres. j. Gen. Mgr. Gen. Pass. Aeenl
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

A tenement o t SIX rooms on the AM
brose Averill farm. For further parti-
culars address.
32tf w. r. GALE, Box IA City,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

An Irish philosopher says it's a great
blessing that night comes on late In the
day when one is too tired to work
longer.
Most people who rob Peter to pay
Paul forget the last part of the con.
tract.-New York News.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

A mans record is made up chiefly Of
what he SayS-Galyeston News.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
1920 p. M.

Through service, Burlington to Fabyans. stops
at all principal stations between We'ls fiVer aua
Fabyans, arriving AZ Fabyans 400 p. M Connec,
tons at Fabyans with train for Portland and GA
Orchard Beach Also with train for summit Mt
Washington, arriving summit 80 ?. IN. Con.
meets at Wells River with the Mail Train north over
Passumpsic Division, and the Pacific Coast Ex-
pre- a" via Canadian Pacific Railroad to Montreal,
Quebec, Chicago and the Pacific Coast. Thr"ueh
Sleepinp Cars, Montreal to Chicago every day ex-
cent SATURDAYS To Pacific Coast every day ex-
cept sundays. Also with Express Train arriving
in, Boston at $50 p. m. Also with train for FaSy'
vans. Lancaster, Whitetied, jefferson, Berlin,
irayeton and Grand Trunk r. II.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

Mrs. l.. A. Houghton runs the Barre
Steam Laundry. Take your soiled linen
here for treatment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
Montpelier & Wells River R. R.
TIMETABLE.
7.3O A. NJ.

Corrected to June 26 $780, trains leave Barre as 1o-
lows: Gong East, Sundays excepted.
7.3O A. NJ.
Connects at Wells River with Accommodation
Train North, and with Mail and Express ram
south ovr Pasumpsi, Division Boston Maine
R. r, Through train service from Wells River VIA VIA
Plymouth or w. h. Junction to Boston and wa.
Bellows Falls and Springfield fol New ork;
Central Dppot) 7 10 D.. m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LOST.--Pocket Book, marked with my
name and address, and containing check on
Montpelier Savings Bank on which payment
has been stopped, also papers of no value to
anyone except myself. Suitable reward paid
for return of same. NJ. w. Wheelock, Mont
pelier, vt. S7-2d
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-24

LOST.--On Burns Day, near the park.
A long red wallet containing note for $1Oe,
bank book and pension vouchers. Finder
please leave at this Office and get suitable
reward. S7-1w* AS
Evening journal., 1899-08-12
A STRING OF DoNTs
Some Of which May BE Helpful II RE-
membered and Put Into
Daily Practice.

Dont eat candy in the theater II IL
necessItates rattling paper during the
performance. Besides IL is bad form TO
eat in public.
Don't let your dress drag when walk
ing down stairs unless you want to ada
materially to your collection OF rai-
crobes--te say nothing Of the lust.
Don't worry because there are half
dozen fredisles On your nose. No one
win notice them II you don't oan at
tention TO thom. Besides, theF hars
probably been there all winter.
Don't order more than you can eat
simply because some one Is looking at
you. Independence is more to be sd-
mired than extravagarce.
Don't wait for inspiration to say
something graceful when you walk up
TO congratulate the bride. Impromptu
speeches are always more successful
when they are prepared beforehand
DON'T scowl at the conductor If he
fails to let you OF at the right corner.
A sweet1y resigned look win draw the
sympathy of the passengers and an ath-
letic apology from the pasteboard col
lector--but if you look cross and ugly,
they'll sTpile and think il good joke
on you.-Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1899-08-12
QUEER POSTAL SERVICE
THAT OF Havana whun the unite&
states Took Charge OF
It's syatem-

Under the Spanish system the letter
carriers received their pay by charging
from three to ave cents, and sometimes
more, for every letter they delivered.
1t took only day OF two to have uaat
system abolished in Hanvana, much 10
the relief Of he merchants. The car
riers were PUT on salaries equivalent 70
that which they were supposed to earn
by the eassessment method they we're Per
mitted to use under the former regime.
The carriers under the Spanish sya-
sem not only charged for the delivery
Of mail matter, but they riflea letters
freely, and made money BY stealing
stamps from mail matter and selling
them. The letters and other grades Of
mail matter would be. forwarded with
cut stamps, and the carrier at the sthcr
end otytAe roste woaad collect not ossaf
for delivery. hut for che stamps that
had been stolen. There was simply an
unparalleled looseness In the conduci
Of post Office business. and every nan
seemed TO have license to steal wherever
he could. Even newspapers would be
stolen from bundles and sold for what
ever could be got for them.
Another form Of corruption was evi-
dent when the salary lists We're ex-
amined. There was no scale Of salaries
IN one city postmaster would receive
twice the salary that the postmaster Of
larger city received. Salaries seemed
10 be arranged on the ''pull' plan, witai
the possibilities OF division with the ap-
pointing power aftcrward. Places that
under the liberal payment Of the United
States woula rate at si,5eo a year wore
worth frequently as much as $1,000 9
year.-Harper'S weakly.