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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
LATE PERSONAL

Gcu. 4. G. Noris left today for two
days business visit in Buffalo.
Judge c. II. Grant is in Canada on
business.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
Platt Gives His UItimatum
to Hanna.
Cannot Spank New York to
Punish Quay
Advises Mark to Get In Rough Riders
Band Wagon.

Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pa,
June 1o.-(SpllrAt, l2:3s, the conven-
tion was called to order by Chairman
Hanna. The Rev. DR. J. Gray Bolton
Of Philadelphia, offered prayer, and
everything was in readiness to wei
come the delegates There was loud
cheering, but the first outburst of en-
thusiasm was when Mr.. Hanna men.
toned President McKinley's name.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
LATE LOCALS.

The employees of the Globe Sign com
pany VIII hold u picnic at Cottage
Grove Saturday.
4 new school house. 3Ox4O, is being
erected IN District No. 4, of Springfield
township. II is of brick.
The Sunday school class Of y. -.
Coates. Of the West Congregational
church. picnicked N Bath today.
N was reported Monday that Star
and Crescent Cominandery Of the Red
Cross had held picnic Sunday. This
was an error.
The funeral of the late John Gilbo
will he held at o'clock Wednesday
morning at st. Mary's church. Inter.
mcnt in ST. Vincent dc Pauls GENE
terry.
The quarantine card was removed
from the residence of Mrs. Anna
Lundy today A case of small pox was
reported at that place several days
ago.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
WoIcOit Is Chairman.

Senator Wolcott was named as tenn
porary chairman, Mr.. Fairbanks
moved the adoption of the resolution
for Wolcott Wolcott then began his
speech. He discussed the expansion
question, and supported the Presidents
policy. The differences, he said, were
the result of good times. The money
question. he said, is settled. Hundreds
of those who came 10 the convention
hall, had no tickets, and they were
unable to pass through the gates of the
fence which surrounds the park on
which surrounds the park on which the
hall stands. They. had to he content
to stand outside the police lines, and
catch an occasional glimpse of one of
the prominent men. From 1870 on
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
Hustler.
This Is the letterhead Of an Iowa law


--- -, LAW 1EN.
Practices in every court on the western hemi'
sphere. Per'ects titles and buys and sells mort
cages. Makes loans and collections Am the red
headed, scar faced, freckle begrimed legal Ma
poeon of the slope and always in the saddle. Ac-
tive as the wild, untamcd feline Fierce as lion
and gentle dove.
"AND WITH GOOD ADVICE MAKE WAR"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19

'urc the official photographer got IN
his work.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19

forced TO leave him. This has so prey.
ed on her mind that sne lost her rea.
son.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19

Fatal mistakes are mace by those
who do not heed the earlier symptoms
of kidney or bladder trouble that often
end in Brlghts disease or diabetes.
When Folcy's Kidney Cure makes the
kidneys well, how foolish it is 10 de.
lay.
j. NJ LATER, j. Lamrarter & Co., A.
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
CONVENTION BREAKING AWAY FROM HANNA!

there was steady stream of the more
fortunate ones with tickets, although
any impression in the vast auditorium
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
SRESIAL.
The Famous
WERNTZFAMILY

Has been retained for another week
in order to give every person in Ak
ron an opportunity of seeing this
great performance,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
Contract Closed.

The County commissioners closed a
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
A GOOD SHOW.
Angelo Scampini Makes His FIRST
Appearance Before Good Audi
euce.

The opera house was well filled Sat-
urday night on the occasion of the
first appearance in public of Professor
Angelo. Scampini,' as a hypnotist
and magician.
1t was just SIS p. m. when James
P. MARI appeared on the stage, accom-
panied by the professor and that gen.
tleman introduced him to the audi
ence in few ve1l chosen words. Mr..
Scampini then explained the science
Of hypnotisns and said that <alth@ueh
a pupil OF Santanelli, he could not
possibly hope to be in the same class,
but would do all in his power to please
those present and illustrate the science
to the best of his ability. He then
called for volunteers and sixteen young
men from the audience went on the
stage.
Mr.. Scampini had no trouble with
eleven OF them, but the other five not
being willing subjects were asked to
step down. He took these eleven
gentlemen under his wing and pro-
ceeded to make them do as he wished,
dancing, singing, making believe
they were in the north and south
pole and other foolish things which
man in his ordinary senses would not
do.
After giving most complete and
amusing seance of the hypnotic art,
the professor closed the evening with
a few items from the catalogue of
magic art and also pleased his audi
ence greatly by his aptitude in this
line.
The entertainment all through was
a good one and will no doubt be much
improved by the practice necessary
before an audience.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07

Hssasf@lseEs ssay supreme
tssgsg& ssssa yeasss 7'aestsay aah the trial
BBse Bss@& ssassss4 sSa4s~s 1ns cases for
tstat. Msssssngteas tstsnsy sving the
greatest syssssIaF ~, Asnisor has y,
f'rmsaAiin :, ERtaas,ta u, w indham 5,
tfssEtesseAen 4, t1aAsxatasaa 4 Addison >,
/. aakssassa 2. EenasHgtssFs md Orange
L.
Al ttse yswssxss siass tsss4c are only
~4seeH esasesN mfssasa tave tgel heard by
ssae esassre aaa sasa ssee&fteas, the most
tsnsssHfEaaE NJ @Aaaat4 aFe sA cases oi
sqaase VA. sasstss l.. Taft aud state
x&, ssaytA ~, Mfsaasa fra Ohittcn-
gtsaas s~stssssy. T'fassxs srs aa Iwn as the
#ssssss aaewae case and will
gsssssxaAssy ase ssaesss@sa IA sae opening Of
fssays Sg'ssssaay
A szssagt t*fgn ts sEse ssp eme court
as exysassssaa. lasting ffssn 10 to three
@awks
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
WAITSFIELD.

Rev. VIM. Ganley started last night
for Boston and vicinity. He is to be
away two weeks. Before returning
he will 60 to Bangor, Me.
Mrs. W. E. Jones returned last
Friday from St. Johnsbury.
The Home Circle will meet at the
Cong'i vestry Wednesday p. m.
The Ladies Aid will meet at the
NJ. +. parlors Wednesday p. m.
The Methodist people are to give
their new pastor and wife reception
at the church parlors Wednesday
evening. Refreshments will be serv-
ii. T.. Brewster was in town last
week buying fat cows.
1t is reported that Dan Bisbee, of
>xarrc, has purchased what is known
as the New York farm, also that
Sherman Somerville, of .Fayston, has
purchased the Baird place of his
brother, George.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07

VIII Be Built to Axe Place Of Old
veF9ent.


Burlington, WI, May THE
Champlain TRANSPORTATION company
are planning for talf construction Of
another line steamt
The new boat VA take the place Of
the Vermont, and bll be one Of the
finest craft Of the tnd and size in
the United Statea, II.
The new steame bnil be 24S feet
long at the water l, ~ feet width
beam and IL feeSs9 9fAsp. These di-
mensions compare th those Of the
Vermont as follo4 the Vermont is
1s feet longer and Ne two feet wild
er. She will be bniy along practical
ly the same lines aSfths Chateaugay,
and will be equipps with ali the lat
est improvements did most modern
and up to date accsories.
The boat will bsslnilt elsewhere but
will be put togetheSand launched at
Shelburne Harbor al the historic and
interesting ship yards.
1t may be Of intcssst also to refer
to some of the cartier boats which
have piled the waters Of the lake in
pioneer times. There have been sew
eral eras in boat building since the
Revolutionary war when the shipping
trade began to be factor in the in
dustrial commerce OF this section. In
1927 the "FrankliEs was built. She
was called the 'stearn packet Frank
lin" and was run BY Capt. R. W.
Sherman.
Capt. Sherman had for motto,
keep your temper
The Burlington was constructed
in 1887 and was also managed by Capt.
Sherman. The Burlington was at
that time the finest boat on the con-
tinent, and received great publicity
through mention by Charles Dickens
in his "American Notes" as being one
of the things he liked in America.
In 1874 the United States was built
and the Adirondack followed in 1851;
the Vermont in 1871 and lastly the
Chateaugay in 1888. The Chateaugay
was launched in the fall Of 1887 and
went into commission In June, 1888.
Although no nans, sas been decided
upon as ) name ror nt~ ssean,srr''
the suggestion is here made that ow-
ing to the popularity of the name
"Vermont,'' it tshould be perpetuated.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
IS TO l..
Middlebury College does up Goddar d
Seminary.

The Goddard Seminary and Middle
bury college teams had very good
ball game on Saturday afternoon, but
the visitors were too much for the
home team, they winning by score
of 16 to 1. 1t is noticeable that the
Goddard team can be improved great
ly as there are some players who
could easily be replaced by better ma
terial. There must be better stock
around the Seminary somewhere.
The names of the players were as
follows:
The line up of the two teams was
as follows:- Middlebury; Lester,
Drake, McCuen, Stearns, Bailey,
Stafford, Duffield, Wilds, Witherell.
Goddard; Chase, Wheeler, Hutchins,
Wells, Valentine, Durham, Butter
field, Cutler, Houghton.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
LEAUGE STANDING.
, MIDDLEsEX.

o. Dutton was in Montpelier Sat-
urday.
H. Greaver was in Waterbury over
Sunday.
The school in the village commenc-
ed today with Miss Flora Shepard as
teacher in the upper grade and Miss
Sadie Cross Of Montpelier in the lower
grade.
There was large crowd of school
children in town Saturday from Barre
and Montpelier gathering arbutus.
Grace Anthony of Montpelier
Seminary spent Sunday at w. H.
Hammond's.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
LAST EDIT ION.


tsmtIa#As Vt. May County
G8#fk VI. A.. TgagasHa ssas received ar
,assAey sTssaa tfsxsseasAgg Jssa W. Row
egs, ~ RassdEghs NJ. dit &lecting him
so isssae " Temporary aaag@s'ciion again
M MayaF gtssssa H. speIamla and Act
lng 'ssagwFins.zassemt "A ssreets y. -.
k@ansssy. restraining tssea frm doing
@ny wgFk @FHws Esse street ~ this city
tsAseFHs wswser tsse 'sgfeesfNn and con-
srsa vi A staaaamg esaaas,t tee ~ the
ssafsa We streets aHs8 highways. The
yaesasssss practically ira lsfen the
stFesys sssssassaaaaee psN~f. " rmerly ex-
@es'As#et sss tase mHayax 4" Ghs city coun-
Ssss
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT.

The introduction of evidence in the
divorce case of Joseph Dumbrouski VS..
Mary Ann Dumbrouski was finished
Saturday, when court took an adjourn
ment for Supreme court until Tues
day May %. 1t is the only contest
ed divorce case this term.
On the docket Hoar appeared for
the petitioner and j. w. Gordon for
the libelee.
A divorce was given Joseph W. Yaw
of Northtield, from his wife on the
grounds of wilful desertion, and a
divorce granted Minnie L. Bryant
from Walter G. Bryant.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
At THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Tomorrow afternoon and evening
the Ladies Aid society of the Baptist
church will hold sale in their par
lOrS.
Most attractive golf and sun bon
uets for ladies and dainty and service
able little sun bonnets for children
will be on sale. Also aprons fancy
articles and delicious ice cream and
candies will be ready for your patron
age. Come and add to your summer
outfit and be entertained by choice
musical programme.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
WELCOME the pEwEYs.

Memphis, Tenn, May T. Festivi-
ties in honor of the Deweys are being
held today. The city is crowded
with visitors from the southern states.
The decorations are elaborate. "A re-
ception and floral parade is being held
today and there will be grand ball
this evening.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
FRIGHTENED AWAY:
Postofhce Robbers Defeated by 9
Woman.


Franklin Falls, N. II. May An
attempt was made between midnight
and 2 O'Clock this morning to rob the
postoff1ce, but the burglars were dis
covered and frightened away without
securing any booty.
Three men were concerned in the
crime and the job was being carried
out in true professional style, when
their presence was discovered and
the alarm given. Mrs. E. G. Parker
who lives close by the postoffice, saw
all three Of the burglars, but as it
was dark, she can give no accurate
description of them.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
BOERS RETREAT
The British Have Crossed Vet
River
A DASH|NG AFFAIR
Departments Vie With Each
Other in Gallantry.

London May THE capture OF
Winburg by the British is confirmed.
The main advance to Pretoria contin-
ued with a machine like precision and
rapidity which has characterized all of
Roberts forward movements.
London, May Roberts reports
from Smaldeel Sunday: we crossed Vet
River this morning and are now en-
camped at Smaldeel Junction. The
enemy is in full retreat towards Zand
River and Kroonstadt. The turning
movement was made by the mounted
infantry just before dark yesterday.
1t was a very dashing affair. The
Canadians, New South Wales, New
Zealand rifles and the Queensland
mounted infantry We'd with each other
in a determination to close with the
enemy.
Capt. Ainley, of the Essex regi-
ments commanding the third infantry
battalion behaved in a very gallant
manner. The naval guns and artil-
lery did excellent practice. We cap
tured maxim, and Is prisoners. The
casualties are very few; fifteen wound
ed, one killed, and three missing.
London, May 7.-Nothing in the
annals of history has parallel the en-
thusiasm expressed when the naval
heroes, Ladysmfth officers, and crew
of the British cruiser Powerful were
greeted in London to-day. The whole
route was a floating mass Of color and
the enthusiasm was frantic. The
Prince ot Wales reyleMed and spoke
words Of admiration for their work
and bravery and shook hands with
each.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07

%sAmsa&ss Mss Y. \ Republican
cs@ssaasssssa "a geae Sgxa g. sgress,onal
sfastFaea "a tsrHsasaf wall he held al
ttaEEiragsssEs ese T1ssarsaay the 2stll
saay "A .ssasss isssssa, All Z 80 'cb@.k In the
afssszN@at fs# tsae psggs#esss % { naminat-
issg candidate FssF fvFsese ntatise In
gsH@ 5TtsA sssagEsaa ~ $40 United
Statss Wv t~ saspfns1tssi tw &c frcemcn
tss sassf asssFass at tEse asat tate cleo
kisss4 ard tn ssfsss a esastFssS commit
aes.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
:. QUINCY settlement.
Articles Of Agreement as They We're
Signed.

Quincy, Mass, May Elm connec'
tion with the settlement of the nine
weeks strike in the granite city, the
following articles have been agreed to
the manufacturers and cutters.
"The articles quoted below will be
inserted in the bill Of prices of the
Quincy Granite Manufacturers asso.
ciation:
"The special committee on the bill
of prices reports a settlement of the
difficulties with labor as follows, TAX.
ing the bill of prices of 1899 as basis
and where no change is reported that
portion is adopted without change.
"Agreement:
"Article provides for term OF
three years, to March l, 1908, with.
out change, and an additional two
years under an arbitration clause
which precludes the possibility Of any
suspension of work.
'Price list-A IA per- cent. increase
is made on the price list of 1899 and
in computing same, in each item
where a fraction Of cent appears, a
whole cent is to be allowed.
Article 6-Diagram and price on
same to be given with stone when
practicable, in all cases within two
days, but in case of man starting in
a yard, diagram with the price mark
ed thereon is to be given when stone
is taken up unless arrangements have
been made to work by the day.
'Blacksmiths, article Eight
hours shall constitute days work.
"Article 2-Thirteen men shall
constitute gang at .363 cents per
hour Gf extra men are employed the
right to substitute is allowedD or $3.50
per eight hours work.
Miscellaneous The pay of the COM
petent workman shall be thirty five
cents an hour, but in cases where a
workman cannot earn that amount on
the basis Of this price list, he may be
employed at his average weight per
hour, to be in no case less than 80
cents.
Article 3.-Eight hours shall con.
stitute days work.
"Article 3-All extra men to be
paid 23a cents per hour per man.
"Article ALI piece men to be 25
cents per hour per man, no deduction
to be made for less than one day rs
absence"
How Ara Y0ur KldnevsV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
CREAMERY BURNED.

Vershire, Vt, May THE Ver-
shire creamery company plant was
destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
The loss was $1,000. The building
and machinery was insured for 81, 900
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
lAURENTIoEs' PAPER MILL.

Montreal, P. O., May THE pulp
mill, saw mill and pump-room of the
Laurentides' paper mill at Grand Mere
we're destroyed by fire today. The pa
per mill itself was not damaged, but
was crippled by the burning pulp mill.
Russell A. Alger is prominently inter-
ested in the company. His son is man.
ager. The loss is very heavy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
FRANK SHAW.
Especial to TELEGRAM.)

Middlebury, May THE condition
81 Frank shaw Is about the same as
for the past few days, with very little
change either way. DIR. ID. c. Noble
told your representative today that
Shaw is not In dangerous condition,
although he still continued to have
hemorrhages. Whether he will be
able Ia bc taken to Woodstock jail
very soon Dr. Noble says he cannot
tell at present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
VERMONT PENSIONS.

Renewal and increase, Alonzo T..
Bell, Manchester Center, $14. In
creas, Morillo c. McLoud, South
Barre, s24: George A. Parker, Hyde
Park, $50; Henry A. Gould, Chester
Depot, $l2: James G.. L. Woodruff,
Brandon, sl7: Anthony Burton, Mt.
Holly, 81.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
EMBEzzLEMENT
Was an Ex-0fficia| Of the U.
S. Government
TREAS. C. F. NEELEY
Was Arrested While Enroute
from Cuba to California.

Rochester, N. Y, May 7.-Chas. f.
Neeley, ex-treasuaer Of the post Office
department in Cuba has been arrested
for embezzlement of government funds
to the amount of S36, 900. He ar
rived in New York from Cuba last
week en- route for California. to meet
his wife. Six Thousand dollars cash
were found in his possession.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
RETURN TO WORK.

Quincy, Mass, May THE strik-
ing granite cutters returned to work
this morning after being out nine
weeks. The agreement was signed
covering five years and increasing the
'Wa9e for afiT iTeIghts tsiour dag ssssss
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
BASE BALL.

YESTERDAYS GAMES.
Chicago I; Pittsburg 6.
st. Louis 4; Cincinnati 5.
SATURDAYS LEAGUE GAMES.
Boston ID; Philadelphia 10.
New York 5; Brooklyn 3.
Chicrgo A: Cincinnati 3.
Pittsburg 5; St. Louis l.
LEAUGE STANDING.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
STRAU8 and SELIGMAN.

New York, May 7.-Henry w.
Seligman and Frederick Straus have
resigned from the directorate of the
American Steel Wire Co. They left
the meeting at LIS this afternoon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
PosToFFICE ROBBED.

South Acton, Mass, May 7.-For
the second time in this month and
the third time within year the post
Office was entered and robbed last
night. Little plunder was taken.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
MORETOWN.

Fred Hunt has taken charge of II.
0. Wards grist mill.
Mrs. Mary Hoffman is visiting hel
brother in Warren.
Hon. H. o. Ward is on business
trip down country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Atkins visited
Mrs. Atkins parents in North Fays-
ton, Sunday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
ASSASSINATION
The Life Of President A|faro
Attempted
ASSASSIN CAPTURED
He was Fortunately Unsue>
cessful in Accomplishing
His Purpose.

New York, May THE Herald's
correspondent at Guayaquil, Ecuador,
reports an unsuccessful attempt to as
sassinate President Eloy Alfaro of the
Ecuador republic. The would be as
sassin was captured.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
EDITOR ASSASSINATED.

Was the Well Known Cuban Pollti-
clan.
Gubara Province Santiago, Cuba,
May 7.-Senor Alborti, editor of the
Don Olaridades was shot and killed
by an unknown assassin in theatre
last night. He was an active politi-
clan. His paper was recently CRITICS.
ed for it's action by American officials
particularly on election orders. He
had received threatening letters
which he ridiculed in his paper.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
BY Mr.. Powers.

Bill for the relief of Ida M. How
ell, Elizabeth Mesgher and Alberta
II. stephens.
Papers to accompany bill to remove
the charge Of desertion now standing
against Philip Il. Yates.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
By Mr.. Grout.

BY Mr.. Grout.
Petitions OF II. a. HOvey & Co.
and 80 commissioned merchants and
Bartlett Bros. & Co and So produce
merchants, all OF Boston, Mass, F..
NJ. Hopkins and 90 farmers of South
oxford: II. NJ. johnson and 81 farmers
Of Alton, and W. f. Colby, master of
Dog River Valley grange, West Ber-
lin, VT, In favor of the Grout bill to
increase the taxation on oleomarga-
rine.
A petition from W. E. Colby, West
Berlin, VT, in favor of Senate bill re-
lating to an act to regulate COM
mercc.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
CLOUDY WEATHER.

Boston, May 7.-Cloudy tonight
and Tuesday east winds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07
VERMONT IN CONGRESS.

Washington, May THE follow
ing measures have been introduced by
Vermont representatives during the
past week
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07

y To Cure Constipation Forever.
= EEks ascaF laudY Cathartia. 100 Or 25c,
II &. G. q. fail tocure, drugg lists refund Money
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-07

How Are Your Kldneyss
p aooS fls ~ @ NV
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-12-11
FOR FREE RURAL DELIVERY.

An enthusiastic plea for wide ex-
pansion Of rural free delivery is made
in the annual report of w. M. john
son, First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral. He says that the extraordinary
development Of this system during
the past twelve months under the
stimulus of appropriations of $780,
900 for the fiscal year Of 1899-1900,
and $1,75O,OOO for the fiscal year
19OO-1901, is conclusive as showing
that hereafter it must be a perma-
nent and expanding feature Of the
postal administration. The service
can now be extended as swiftly as
Congress may direct or as the means
permit, until it covers all those por-
tions of the United States now
reached in whole or in part by the
more primitive methods of the pos
tai service which have come down to
us almost without change from
colonial times. This change, Mr..
johnson believes, can be effected
without excessive cost to the govern
ment.