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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Indifference.

JOSH never could see that them as.
tronomers were much use anyway.
lliram-Why not?
Josh--Well, here they're telling us
there's a comet comm hyin' towards
the earth, and not one of them is doin'
anything to prevent it.-llustrated
Amerirnn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Kitty-O, pa! bow much beer would
It take TO dye all my dolies' frocks red?
Pa-Beer? Why, you can't dye things
with beer, child!
Kitty-O, but I'm sure l heard ma
say ii was beer that made your nose so
red, pa!-Fun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

In a well,known college an old negro
called Tim had waited on the students for
many years. He was not without his
peccadiloes in the way OF petty larceny,
and caught tripping on one occasion by one
of his employers, he was gently reproved.
"Ah, old fellow, you are bound for the
devil! What are you going TO do, sir, when
you get down in his reeions?' Il dunno,
Mars Ed" answered Tim, "douten ies
keep on waitin' on de students!"-House'
hold Wards
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Wise Ind,

what will happen to you if you are
good, little boy?" asked the kindly old
lady.
an get a stick of candy for being
good"
"And what will happen TO you If you
are bad?"
IN get two sticks of candy for prom
ising TO try to be good, Chicago Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
They're Living In Town Vow.

When you and we're young, lass,
l roamod the fields with you;
In rustic swings we swung, lass,
And the sky above was blue.
But years have filtered by, lass,
Since you and roamed there
Now we seldom see the sky, lass,
Through the smoke that fills the air.
Chicago Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Onion Seed CSC and Up n LIB.

Catalogue tells how to grow 1918 bus. per
acre as easily as 100 bushels. Largest grow
ers of Earliest Vegetables and Farm Seeds.
Earliest vegetables always pay. Salzers
Seeds produce them weeks ahead Of others.
Coffee Berry l5c per ID. Potatoes 81 90 Dbl,
Cut this out and send with lac for great
Catalogue and 10 packages OF vegetable and
flower seed novelties to JOHN A. SALZER
SEED COMPANY, LA CROSSE, WIS. TX. |
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
An Even Game,

ITS all foolshness to talk about any.
one getting the worst Of il in the matri.
monial game" declared the big man
with a silk hat and loud suit oil
clothes.
flows that?'
Marriage is always Detroit
Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Little Boy-G'wan, wot go know
bout bein' in love?--N. y. Evening
journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Current Literature.

"You are preparing a new edition Of your
popular novel said the caller.
81 am" replied the novelist.
"Well, have a proposition by which we
may both make money Where you say
She glued her lips TO his why not add:
Using Stycker's celebrated glue" "-Phila
delphia North American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
On he Verge of snccen..

There's many a day OF trouble and dout
For the man who Is trying TO rise;
There's many baleful wind blows out
OF the clouds that obscure the skies
And many heartache. many tear
He forces aside with laugh
Until finally people begin TO appear
with requests for his autograph.
Cleveland Leader
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

The aged attorney looked keenly at the
young lawyer. "Do you love my daughterp
he asked. The youngster hesitated. "Be-
fore give you direct answer, judge" he
said, with much earnestness, 81 want you to
pledge me your word that the information
will not be used against me. "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Where lie Would Succeed.

1--WE are all qualified for some occupa'
ton, said the thoughtful man. "Ihe trouble
is we don't always know what il is, and so
we make the wrong selection. Now there
is Brown, the dumb man. He always is
complaining that he is handicapped by his
affection, whereas it would insure him sue
cess if he only knew enough to take up the
right line of business"
What would you call the right line for
him"
"The tonsorial line, Of course. y Chicago
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
A Way widows Have.

81 always look out for number one
said the selfish man; don't your
"Well, hardly" said the person al.
dressed, who happened 10 he widow;
Il am looking out for number two
Tit-Eits.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Wit is folly when in the keeping Of fool.
Chicago Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Not saving Much foruer.

MISUNDERSTANDING that Boobley
is henpecked, I'm surprised that his
wife boasts of it.
Babway-Does she, indeed?
Blabmore-YeS-she's been frequent
ly heard to say that she's made him
what he is to-day.-RoXbury Gazette.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
A DIploniatist.
beat yen

81 say, Jimmie, dyer ma beat yer
when yer got in last night?"
mo; you bet she didn't"
"My, you got off easy
"Yes; you see, she was 'fraid I'd yell
so loudId wake the baby."-lllustrated
American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
iding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Truly Great.

SIS there anything grander than MA
you can trust?'
Eyes"
"Well, what 10 it,"
"Why, a man that doesn't ask you to
trust him. Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

"Haye you no fears for the future"
None" answered the new theatrical
star her eyes flaming. 81 have past!"
And it was ever present with her.
Chicago Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Flemming-What frustrated the
elaborate plans that Miner had made
for his marriage?
Lenox-The answer TO bis proposal.
N, Y. World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Mrs. CT wonder where in the world
the alarm clock has gone! saw it on the
mantel yesterday" Mr.. Cit was there
yesterday, but heard it going off this morn.
ming" Mrs. C.Well, hope it hasn't gone
where you told it to go."-Yonkers States
man.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
A SkiIIful Mnn.

Mrs. CrimsonbeakA western paper tells
us about tornado that struck train, and
the only man in it who wasn't hurt was the
baggage man. g,
Mr.. Crimsonbeak- Perhaps he succeeded
in checking it.-Yonkers Statesman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
The Chief Hero.

Little Edgar-Papa, who was the
greatest hero Of the war?
Papa-Cnpt. Bibbeson, guess. Ills
magazine story is three pages longer
than any of the rest of them has writ
ten.-Chicago Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
AnrN Munh IeaicI

The Circassian-W What's the matter
with the two Fire Eaters?
The Wild Man-Oh, some hot words
passed between them.-N. Y. journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Glcient.

The Sweet Young Thit g-But why
should not women enter politics?
The Savage Bachelor--Too many
bosses there now.-Indianapols Jour
nal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
I'reJIItiicen.

They say she was embodied grace
AS on the chair she sat;
But IL failed 10 see It.; she
Was sitting on my hat.
N. Y. Word.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

"Do you believe in expansion, Mr.,
Noodle|
Noodle-No; quite the contrary.
believe in making two one,-Brooklyn
Life,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
you Can Get ALIENS Foot-Ea,e FREE

Write today TO Allen S Olmsted, lie Roy,
N. Y, for a FREE sample OF Aliens Foot
Ease, apowder to shake into your shoes. IL
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
easy. An instant cure for COrns and Bum
ions. All druggists and shoe stores sell IT, Csc.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Sea Captain-Now, Pat, what would
you do If you were left on barren rock
in the middle of the ocean?
Pat-I'd pull out me teeth, an live
on their roots.-Harem Life.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Are you troubled with letter, Salt-Rheum,
Eczema, Ringworm or any skin diseased Tet-
terine is n sure cure; try it, SOC. at druggists,
or by mail for cash or stamps, J. T. Shup-
trine, manufacturer, Savannah, Ga.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Know He's Got II.

81 hear my friend Meyer has married 8
phenomenally ugly woman"
Eyes, all his friends. as soon as they have
seen her, want to borrow money of him.
Eliegende Blaetter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Mere wealth won't make man, an no
AS we go oft have said,
Some chaps who have lot of dough
Might be much better bred.
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

/ told her she would take the cake,
Ny bashful shyness shedding:
And then she archly looked 81 me,
What kind" sine quer.ed, 'w,adLsi'
BROOKLYN Life.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
Outside the Risk.

Life Is not all merry skate
Don't be u reckless crank;
Where ice is thin. and crowds are great,
Just stay right on the bank
Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
AnIIopest Admission.

$50 you want TO marry my daughter,
young man? What are your pros.
pects?"
pretty poor, unless you give your
consent. Town Topics.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Dauber-l confess that have no nj.
terror interests live for my art.
Friend-You'd find II much les,
agreeable 10 live by it,-Town Topics
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
No Resemblance.

Creston-Barnes doesn't look like an
actor does he?
Clarke.--No, doesn't act like one,
either.-'lown Topics.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Mr.. C.-"They call him onehorse law.
YER Mr.. Y.-"How did he get that
name, do you SUPPOSE" Mr.. C:-"BeGause
he's such fine charger, imagine. lyon.
kers Statesman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
The Pen and the sword.

The pen Is mlghtler than the sword,
And longer fingers on the scene;
For when the sword has finished up
The pen takes to the magazine.
Cincinnati Enquirer
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
The Untutored savage.

Moneys the root OF all evil.
AS the civilized person agrees;
1t is only the savage who thinks he
May find the stuff growing on trees.
Chicago Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
ArIup.

along the cool, sequestered vale Of life
He keeps the noiseless tenor of his way"
HE also Keeps, afar from worldly strife,
The tenner that l lent him tother day"
-Chinn rrihuna
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

There is one attractive feature about
WY drama on the stage; no investigating
commission appears in connection. --Atch.
snn Glnhn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
ALLOWANCES.

He-What allowance do you think your
father ought to make US when we are mar
ried?
She-Well, think ii he makes allowance
for your faults he will be doing as much as
can be expected OF him.-Chcago journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

She's such a desperate little fllrt
That 1 believe she'd try
TO get up Irritation with
A rain-beau In the sky.
Judge.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

A cake walk is like a circus; II you have
seen one, you have seen all Of them.-Atcbi.
son Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

When well digger finishes job he prof..
ably considers it "well done."-L. A. w.
Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

"Truth lies at the bottom OF we'll"
But how can truth die" anywhere.-L. A.
w. Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Bil-"Has the boss raised your payw Jill.
--"Well, no; he hasn't been able to raise II
for three weeks now. "-Ycnkers Statesman
man.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Some people put on airs while others
merely whistle them.-lChcago Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

l cannot speak too highly OF Piso's Cure
for Consumption, Mrs Frank Mobbs, 2l5
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
4 Fearful EXAMPLE,

"Prof. Suffer always discourses or
the evils Of g!uttony before dinner"
"Why?'
Because after dinner he is not able
to discourse. Chicago Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

The man whose wife chased him With
the frying pan said the spider made him fly.
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

The rich and the poor have different rea-
sons for fasting.-Chicago Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Beauty may be only skin deep, but the
ugliness Of those who say so generally goes
to the backbone.--Town Topics.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

IIales Honey of Horehound and Tar re.
lieves whoopng cough.
Pixies Toothsche Drops Cure in one minute.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ii it fails to cure. 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

Philosophy with some men means the
love OF their own wisdom Rams Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-03-17

To dream of sudden riches is bad
sign.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-15
Many Tributes to Mr..
Dingley.
HIS GREAT Sc RWCE.
The House Takes Action on
the Funeral.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE House of
Representatives assembled today un-
der circumstances of deep and unfver-
sal sorrow, in the death of Represent
tative Nelson Dingley of Maine.
AS Speaker Reed entered the cham
Der hush fell upon the members as
they rose and with bowed heads lis
tened to the eloquent tribute from the
chaplain, Rev. DR.. Couden.
Mr.. Boutelle, the senior member of
the Maine delegation, was then rec
ognized for brief and feeling an
nouncement of the death of his col
league. ut becomes the most painful
duty of my public life," said Mr.. Bou-
telle, ito announce the death of my
revered colleague, Nelson Dingley of
Maine. This is not time to revert
in detail to the character and the IL
lustrious service of Mr.. Dingley At
later time / will ask the House to set
aside time to fittingly express its
tribute to this great man, who has
been conspicuously identified with a
remarkable period in the history of the
country He has been taken at a time
when his loss will be most seriously
felt by the whole country, a loss which
will be shared by all alike without re-
spect to party or creed
Mr. Boutelle then offered the follow
ing resolutions, which were adopted:
Resolved that the House has heard
with deep regret and profound sorrow
of the death of Nelson Dingley, late a
representative from the state of Maine.
Resolved, that in recognition Of the
long and distinguished services rem
dered in this bodv bv Mr. DinPIay an
propriate services will be held in the
hall of the House of Representatives
on Monday, Jan. 16, 1899, at 70 o'clock
noon.
Resolved, that a committee of nine
members of the House, with such mem
bers of the Senate as may be joined, be
appointed to attend the funeral at
Lewiston, Me-, and that the expenses
attending the execution of this order be
paid out of the contingent fund Of the
House.
Resolved, that the sergeant-a arms
of the House be authorized and d.
rected to take such steps as may be
necessary for properly carrying out
the provisions of this resolution.
Resolved, that the clerk communi-
cate these resolutions to the Senate
and transmit a copy thereof to the
family of the deceased.
Resolved, that as a further mark of
respect to the memory of the deceased,
the House do now adjourn.
The speaker announced the following
committee underline resolutions: Messrs
Boutelle, Payne, Dolliver, Tawney,
Evans, Hilborn, Clarke IN. HI, Bailey,
Dockery, Bell and Mcclellan. At 1920
p. M, as a further mark of respect, the
House adjourned until Monday, when
the funeral services will occur
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-15
which were telegraphed to Mrs. Ding
ley at Washington:

which We're telegraphed to Mrs. Ding
ley at Washington:
CITY of Lewiston, in, board of mayor
and aldermen, January IA, 1899.
Whereas, in view of the long con-
inued and distinguished public services
of the late Nelson Dingley, it seems
eminently fitting and proper that the
citizens of the second congressional
district, which he has so long and faith
fully represented in the national CON
gress, and that especially of the city
Of Lewiston, Of which he has been for
so many years a most honored citizen,
should have opportunity to give public
expression of their esteem and affec-
ton for him, and their deep sense of
grief and irreparable loss at his death.
Therefore, be it ordered, the
common council, concurring, that a
committee Of six, to consist Of the may
or, two aldermen and three councilmen,
be appointed to confer with the family
of Mr.. Dingley with view of holding
a public funeral service at such time
and place as shall be deemed most ex-
pedient, and as shall meet with the ap-
prevail of the family"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-15
SPEAKER REEDS TRIBUTE.

Speaker Reed said today of the death
of Mr.. Dingley; II have never known
the sense of loss to be more nearly uni
versal than in the case of Gov. Dingley.
His death comes at a time when the
need Of his services will be most keenly
felt. Not only have we lost his know
ledge, but we cannot at once create in
any one else the confidence which we had
in him. Mr.. Dingley had rendered con-
spicuous public service in his own state
before he came to Washington and his
success was no surprise to us. His hab-
it's of labor and his untiring industry
gave him the greatest command over
the subjects to which he devoted his
attention. Upon finding it he always
said something and wasted no time in
saying it, and 1 accorded to him the
high compliment Of silence and atten-
tion. His record As well known and has
been so much In peoples minds during
his Illness that his services need not be
specified. He was a public servant and
to all his duties, who won the respect
and esteem not only of his associates.
but Of the whole country"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-15
THE COUNTY EXPENSES.

County expenses for 1898 were greatly
in excess of the expenses for the previous
year. This is the feature of the annual
report just prepared by County Treasurer
Brown, which has been sent to the con-
troller of county accounts at the state
house.
The increase over the expenses for 1897
have been due largely to the addition to
the court house. The figures for 1897
were $2S6. 49, and for 1898. $5S2, 649.S7. The
item of $179, $40 was for the new court
house. and the permanent loan of $2S0,0O0
has to do with the same work.
The books of the treasurer show a bal
ance on hand of $111.5S SO, but of this
amount $50, 321 Is all eady appropriated to
the fund for the new court house work,
so that the real balance for the general
expenses of the county Is but $51, 264. The
only debt upon the county at present Is
$50, 900 for the jail building, which is to be
paid in this year and in 1900, and the new
court house work.
The treasurer's report is as follows;
Receipts-County taxes, $273000; perma-
neht loans, $3.50 900; temporary loans, $50
fees, viz: Sheriff, supreme and superior
courts, $6234 10; inferior courts and trial
justices, $194 SO; jailors and masters of
houses of correction, $3.50; clerk Of court
listers of deeds fees, $13, 013. 55; naturaliza-
ton, $685.; jailors and masters, labor,
board, etc, Worcester $l167 I'll; Fitch
burg $545s "a; truant schools, .sS753.47;
peddlers licenses, sS16; miscellaneous.
$115 OF; dog licenses, $2S594 20; balance on
hand Jan. 1, 1898, $97,SH.52 Total, $685.
246. 40.
Expenditures = Interest $500 81; debts
and loans, $4,000; salaries of county Of
ficials and assistants, fxed by law, $23.-
$50; clerical assistants in county offices.
$31, SO 80; salaries and expenses, district
and police courts, $50, 1868. 10; care and sup
port of prisoners including salaries, %7,-
26S.7 criminal costs in superior courts,
S14 498 Al; civil expenses In supreme and
superior courts, S11eAs16;i trial justices.
1896 .3S; transportation. of county com
missioners, $500 SO; medical examiners,
inquests, care of insane. 1884 IL; audi
tors, masters and referees, $2S12.74; build
ing county buildings, $179, $40. S.; repair
ing, furnishing, etc, county buildings,
s183S 80; care, fuel, lights and supplies,
county buildings, $14, 62S. %; highways,
bridges and land damages. $2S. 430. "a; law
library $685.; truant schools, S901S. II; mis-
celIaneous, $4964 IS; dog damages and
hand Dec. 81, 1898, cash S1646.06; deposits
in bank on interest, $109, $50 SO. Total,
$685. 246. 40.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-15
MOURNING IN MAINE.

Lewiston, Me-, Jan. 14,--Lewiston is
plunged into mourning by the news of
the death Of Congressman Dingley,
whose hold on the people was that Of a
neighbor and friend
Flags were displayed at half mast
on all the schools, mills and shops and
factories, and on all public buildings
The Lewiston board of trade has call
ed public meeting of citizens on Mon
day evening. A desire has been ex-
pressed that the funeral be held from
the Lewiston city hall
1t was apparent here today that men
in every walk of life, all grades Of poll
tics and all sorts of religious faith, are
heartfelt in their tribute to the man
who was always cordial, kindly, helpful
neighbor, in spite of the cares OF public
life.
The city government met at 2 D. m.
and passed the following resolutions,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-15
FOR POSTAL SERVICE.
Appropriation Bill this Year Carries About
Six Millions More Than Last Year.

Washington, Jan. IA number of
important changes In the postal system
are embraced in the appropriation bill
agreed upon today by the House com
mittee on post office and post roads.
The amount carried by the bill is
about $105,OO0,0O0, or an increase of
about $6,000,000 over the bill of last
year. OF this the item of railway
transportation of mails is 1913, 2T5 ,000 an
increase of S2,775,0 900 over last year.
The amount for subsidies is 5000, 900
and for railway postal services $4,024,-
The bill contains for the first time an
newly acquired territory and territory
held by military rule, amounting to
100000. The pneumatic tube appro-
priation is struck out entirely. The es-
innate for it was $225,0OO. The plan
has been on trial in New York, Phila-
delphia and Boston.
The postal commission for the inves-
tigation of all subjects relating to the
post office is continued, as it has been
found that the commission cannot com
plete its work in time TO report to this
congress. The rural free delivery serv-
Ice receives an increase from $150,000 to
100000 The most important new fea-
ture of the bill is a complete classifi-
cation Of the post office clerks and their
salaries throughout the country. Here
tofore lump sum has been allowed to
the post office department for clerk
hire in various cities and towns. Now,
however, definite number Of clerks
is allowed in each class, and the de-
partment cannot go beyond this num-
her.
The salaries are also readjusted, be-
ing scaled upward until the $1,000 point
is reached The readjustment makes
the minimum salary in first-class
offices $500, instead of $500 and $500, as
heretofore, although the latter amounts
are retained as the minimum in second
class offices.
The increase of clerks thus provided
for 1924 over the present force Of 13. III.
In this way the number Of clerks, their
pay and to some extent their duties
are made matter of law, instead Of
departmental regulations. Another
new provision is $4,000 for vacations
foi post office clerks. At present the
laws allow the vacation, but the clerks
must furnish substitutes. The new
provision will permit, by doubling up
OF clerks, the desired vacation.