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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
Tresiis Faii. At caiambu..

Columbus, Tex. April 2s.-Heaviest
rain 81 the season fell here Friday. The
trcstlework of the Southern Pacific Just
completed acr,ss the river where the
bridge nearly went down. fell into the
stream with crash and was washed of
with the current. This will again put n
stop 10 all traffic over the rad until an.
other temporary bridge can b. erected.
The water is now % feet above the low
water mark aud Is rapidly rising.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29

Galveston, April ~. The government
reports show that the whole state was
visited by Fridays storm. The greatest
precipitation was at Temple, which was
six inches.
Three boys caught on the hay at Gal
weston when the storm arrived are miss
ing. Il is believed they were drowned.
Another storm lasting two days is pre-.
dicied by the government.
Tho water at Soaly is nowup 20 the
height reached by the food Of last July.
Most of the railroads are crippled by
bridges being carried away and track
wRshouts.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
IN SOUTH TEXAS.
All streams Are Rapidly Rising aud the
Worst l. Feared.


Galveston, April rs. IIcavy rains fen
all over south Texas yesterday, causing
enormous losses.
In one hour 9.29 inches Of rain fell.
flooding the city and doing much dam.
age. Hail did also considerable damage.
Allcrecks and rivers are mridly rising.
and coming upon the hccls of the former
flood, there is no telling where It will
end.
Railroad traffic ismpedcd and in some
instances entirely suspended.
As far as asccrtained the wind did bu,
little damage In any south Texas town.
In the vicinity Of San Antonio the
rain came from cloudburst.
The rain reaches from the Louisiana
line TO Mexico and Mt many places the
record exceeds inches Of rain.
No trains out Of Houston as result OF
the food. Railroad bridges near ther,
are badly injured aud dumps almost
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29

Fort Worth, Tex. April - -Superin.
tendrni Scoble of the waterworks has
information that 9-foot rise Is coming
down the river. and II the present wat.
ers Do not suhside by the time this vast
volume reaches the city. the river is GER
tain : overflow and food the entire hot.
toms IN the vicinity Of the Cotton Belt
freight depot, where several hundred
pour families live. They have been noti.
fed ot the danger Some Of the people
have already moved out.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
WILL BE PROTECTED.
Active step. n-ing Taken In China TO
Look after American subjects.

Look after American subjects.
Washington. April IS. Minister Con.
ger has informed the state department
that he is making renewed demands
upon the tsung Ii yamen for protection
a. Americans in China The depart.
ment's ndviccs are 10 thecfTcct that hos.
tility VI the Chinese 20 the missionaries
has now extended to all foreigners. and
Minister Couger's latest representations
dcal with the protection of American
salesmeu who are travelling IN the en-.
pire.
Commissioner Burwell. commanding
the guuboat Wheeling which is at Taku.
has reported her presence there to Min.
istcr Conger and viii cooperate with the
latter in protecting American interests.
IL Is the expectation of the adminis-
tration officials that Rear Admiral
Remey will place a sufficient force under
Real Admiral Kcmpf's command 20 nd.
cquate protect American interests in
China. Admiral Kempf will probably
be- charged with matters relating to
American interests in Asia, while Al.
miral Rcmcy will devote his attention
more especially TO the Philippines
II is the belief Of the officials that Rear
Admiral Kempf viii proceed with his
flagship to Chinese waters, and the
presence Of flag officer and several
American vossals Mt Taku will undoubt.
edly have good effect upon the tsuns
Ii yamen.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
ono KsntueLr ono. undI.put.d.

Frankfort. KY, April Attorney
General Breckenridge enjoys the dis.
tinction Of being the only state officer In
Kentucky whose title Is not in litiga.
ton Judge Clifton J. Pratt. the Re.
publican contestee, as anticipated sew.
eral days ago, has quit the contest and
on his failure 10 file supersedeas bond
prior 20 Friday night, the uudisputed
title passed 20 Breckinridge
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
Eashcdaway.
IN NORTH TEXAS.
Rainfall the Heaviest Ever Known an,
Damage Enormous.

AAihial the Heaviest Ever Known and
Damage Enormous.
Dallas, April 2s. - The rainfall in
North Texas yesterday exceeds all re
cords and every creek and river is risinl
At a rapid rate. Railroad traffic is in !
bad condition and the damage t. crop,
will b. enormous.
In johnson county tho wind reached
the proportion of cyclone and at Blum
did much damage
A. Gainesville four houses were struck
By lightning. but no one seriously hurt.
40 Plano It Is feared the dam at the
waterworks will not stand The water
reaches the pumphousee windows.
Reports from northwest Texas show
that rain has been general as far a,
Quanah.
The rain extends west on the Texas
ana Pacific as far a. Big Springs. beiup
general all along the line. 80 washouts
are yet reported on this road
a general rain Is reported along tho
line ~ the Cotton Belt A report from
tho Fort Worth aud Rio Grando rail
road Office is b the effect that the Brazo,
river washed outa trostls near Grand.
barry
The train in eastern Texas was heavy,
but ~ yet no damage comes from that
EsGtion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29

Navasota. Tex. April 2S.-A torrent
Of rain fell here Friday II was the
hardest rain ever seen here Il started
with four inches OF rainfall IN 90 min.
utes. Al communication Is cut of from
the surrounding country. Al trains on
the Santa Fe branch have been laid off
ON account OF the high water.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
Gettinn Money
From Home

Is tine thing, vs everyone will agree
! he next best thing is keeping II at hone
You may think your laundry bill iss
small item when vou send II away fror
home, Dut many small orders sent ava,
l'ake big hole in the profits Of hom,
enterprise.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29

called cabinet. was captured in the
mountains near Trinidad. province Of
Benguet, on April -. Paterno recently
through relatives in Manila. requested
and received permission 20 enter Amer.
lean lines but failed TO appear The rel.
atives explained that he had been sick q
long time and was an invalid. He was
brought 10 San Fernando ON litter by
soldiers Of the Forty-eighih regiment
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
woman struck by Lightning.

Navasota, Tex. April Is lightning
struck the home u Matt Streeter here,
hitting his wife and turning over sev.
eral pieces Of furniture. but she is not
seriously hurt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
sympaihilsrs Arrested.

Constantiple. April 2S.-Twenty ar
rests have been made Of Musselmans al
legged TO be sympathizers with the younl
Turks party.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
rillplpo President Captured.

Manila, April 2s. = General Lloyd
Wheaton reports that Senor Paterno,
former nrcsident Of tho Filipino so.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-29
THE AMERICAN
LAUNDRY

Guarantees TO do strictly frst.elas.
work promptly aud At reasonabl,
prices. We eheeriully correct all mis-
takes when called 10 our alter n
Drop n postal or phone l4l ana -
will get your bundle and appreciai,
your patronage. Two doors south a.,
Exchange hotel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

,ci al to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Louisville, Ky, Feb. Cit is
learned here this morning that at
the peace conference last night be
tween the representatives Of the
democrats and republicans an
agreement was reached, reduced to
writing and signed
1t provides that if tie legislature
shall adopt a joint resolution lati-
fying the action OF the demoerd K
members since TAYLOR adwn4ed
lie egislature. and ratif>ing the re-
ports of the contest committees
seating Goebel and Bcckhom. that
Taylor and Marshall >hali submit.
All parties are to unite IN bring
ing about such amendments to the
Goebel election law as shall insure
nom partisan returning boards and
free and fair elections.
Nothing is to be done hy the re-
publicans to hinder or DELAY the
/ general assembly in taking acti' Il
the ratification resolution. and all
state troops are to be removed
from the capital immcdiatcly.
Republican officers Of tAc miiitia
are to nave immunity from
charges Of treason. u~ulpatioa Of
office or amy other oiTcn>e IN con
nection with the recent troubles
The text OF the agreement viii
not be made public before Monday
Meanwhile TAYLOR viii continue il
possession of the executive build
ing as the recognized governor OF
the republicans, while the demo.
Gratis will recognize Betkham
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
PecuIinr to Boiler Makers.

Il noticed Il popularity about a GER
tain class of men not long ago." re-
marked a life insurance agent, 'the
cause of which l can't explain. My
business not long ago carried me into
one of the large boiler making shops in
Memphis, and amid the din of the riv-
citing | tried to talk to one of the men.
l raised my voice to the loudest pitch
possible. hut he was unable to hear me.
Finally lie said, Speak low and | can
hear YOU | found he was right. But
the evening of the same day saw the
man at his home and found that there.
where there was no noise, he could not
hear me at all when Ispoke in a mod
crate tone. | had TO raise my voice TO
a very high pitch in order to be under
stood
"This was not only the case with this
man, but | noticed the peculi3rity in
all of the other boiler makers | had
any dealings with."-Memphis Scimi-
tar.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
Dan Rice'- First CIrcu. Tumble.

did you ever hear OF the joke which
got Dan Rice, the most famous of all
the circus clowns. his first job under
the canvasT asked an old timer.
mo. What was it,"
Dan, while still in his teens, applied
to circus manager for position.
"'What salary do you want? asked
the manager.
Eight hundred dollars a night re-
piled Dan.
Tell you what I'll do said the
manager.
well. speak quick returned Dan.
I'm losing time
"I'll give you 81 week
"'All right said Dan. It's co.
Atlanta Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

READ the convention call in to-
days ARDMORElTE. 1t is signed
by some of the leading men of the
Territory and should meet with a
general response from every city,
town and village i'll the Territory
Only by general and concerted ac-
ton, showing unanimity on the
part of our people in the demand
for relief from present conditions
and the inauguration Of a better
and more equitable system of deal
ing with Territory affairs, can we
hope to accomplish anything.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
Tariff at Guam.

Washington. Feb. 5.-The pres
ident has issued a proclamation
fixing a tariff of duties for the is
land of Guam. The proclamation
bears date of February l, and is
based upon the Philippine tariff,
with such notifications as seem
proper. The schedules were pre-
fstea by Assistant Secretary Allen.
~ Is provided that the expenses of
fecing the duties shall be de.
ha, sea out of the collections and
a' any questions arising eonnoat
bv M .hn Inc ne. tariff shall be decided
Tn;,as " tne of officers commanding the
.nlIed States forces there '1e
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

A BASIS for settlement has been
agreed upon hy the democrats and
republicans in kentucky. The
agreement is very favorable to the
democrats and there is some doubt
as to TAYLOR subscribing to its
terms. Pressure has been brought
to bear on him from Washington,
however, and it is believed by
some that he will sign.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
ARDMoRE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6.

NORTH CADDo street is going to
have the best sidewalks in town if
the residents on other streets don't
take a little more interest in their
own improvements than they have
b zen doing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

Butler maintains a dead silence
Perhaps lie has learned that daily
bulletins fortify the British public
against surprise by preparing them
for disaster, and since he can sur
prise the Beers he has probably de
termined to surprise London by
keeping quiet until he can send a
full account Of another disaster.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

ARDNORE now has waterworks
proposition that must apeals to the
most conservative fnancier on the
board Of aldermen. Ne bonus is
required, no monopoly is exacted
and IA moderate hydrant rental for
fire protection is the only outlay.
We will soon learn whether we
have progressive men in eur coun-
ri
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
TAYLOR Won't TALR.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. G.-Gov-
ernor Taylor declines to discuss IN
any way the agreement reached last
night by the republican ard dem
cratic conference at Louisville until
formally notified Of the text Of the
agreement He says that he tavor~
an honest election law. aud iLat
his personal ambition Shall not
stand in the way of securing It.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
tiDtI] Rt1AIh5 Ii (OYIfdi()1.
RUMORS OF AN AGREE MENT LAST
NIGHT CONFlR NED.
TEXT of the Agreement VIII mol be Made
Known Tm Monday ana Meantime
Ststu Quo VIII he Maintained.
American Losses at Nsace.
Special 10 the Ardmorelte.

special 70 the ArdmorolIt.
Covington, Ky, Feb. ca sre-
cial train bearing the remains Of
William f. GocbeI reached mere
this morning. The body was at
once taken to the Odd Fellows hall
where it is lying in state today.
The body will be returned to Frank
fort tonight where TIE funeral will
take place next Thursday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

THE street commissioner is doing
some much needed work on our
street crossings now He has re-
paired several recently sothat they
will he passable during the next
muddy weather. There is plenty
yet to do. however, and it is to be
hoped that the work has only be
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

For driving out dull, bilious feeling
strengthening the appetite and in
creasing the capacity of the body for
work, Prickly Ash Bitters is a golden
remedy. Sold by w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
TOLD By TELEPHONE.
Words Whispered in Our Ear From
Inland Towns in the Territory
Tuesday Afternoon.

Tuesday Afternoon.
DR.. CLANCY OF Oklahoma City
passed through here yesterday on his
., ay to sulphur.
Mr.. Taylor of Oklahoma City is
here buying hogs
L. w. Frame and Birge Kelley
went 10 Wynnewood today.
The new bauk fixtares are being
put in today.
Judge Reed returned this morning
from Ardmore.
w. L. Byrd has returned from
business trip to Gainesville.
James Ballard was tried in the
mayors court yesterday charged
with aggravated assault. lie was
acquitted. (
Lon Frame and J. r. Shannon are .
out duck hunting today.
Ed Hudson and wife of Wynne- /
wood are here.
THACKERvILLE.
W. II. Harper and family left this
morning for Colorado City, Tex.
81. II. Miller returned from Gaines
vile yesterday evening.
II. Feeler has gone to Pilot Point,
Tex, on business.
J. II. Holland is here today.
Earl Gibson returned today to his
home at Wynnewood.
II. Splawn is sick today.
j. E. Martin las gone TO Sivils
Bend on business.
The young people were given a
social last night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Reasouer
Elmer Reasoner went to Marietta
today on business.
L. J. Shook and J. \. Clark return
ed to Rolf Saturday.
w. l.. Sutton of Thackerville is
here.
j. t. Morris is moving the house
which be bought al his place to
Thackerviilc.
MARIETTA.
Simon Westheimer and Frank Hill
;, went to Ran today to buy cotton.
Judge j. +. Hayworth of Gaines
vile is here fitting up loan Office
for the firm of Hayworth * Walker.
!, Gen. Hudson OF Cooke county s
= here visiting j. c. Washington.
5. ). Evants leaves tomorrow for
his future home in Western Texas.
W. f. McLemore is here today.
> oVERBRooH.
. Sam Thacker OF York was here
yesterday.
~ j. ii. Johnson, representing Chi
n cago Poultry company, was here last
-e night.
d Jim Perry returned from Gaines
II vile last right.
9 Marshal Jones went to Ardmort
20 today.
L LONE GROVE
9, Mike Snced is here from Ardmore
le f. ii. Williams Ct Kansas City anc
s. c. NJ. Williams of Fort Worth art
vi here.
is Mrs. c. F. Sullivan and Miss Vii
is lie Byrd went to Ardmore today.
MllSiN.
e, J. r. Wilson and wife OF Viola ar,
er visiting relatives here.
e G. w. Wilson and family af Davis
n are visiting at this place.
IT NORTON.
to w. NJ. Hague and 4. B, Philip
C. went 10 Ardmore today.
X EARL.
Id DR.. S. y. Helm moved here las
ty night.
le DIR. Butts OF MannsViile is here.
le Clarence Thomas has moved t.
IL Mannsville where he Will live unit
ri he builds his residence at Tisho
to mingo.
sc l. n. Chaney OF Powell is here OF
IN business.
Faults of digestion cause disorder
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Manila, Feb. G.-The insurgents
have attacked the first battalion Of
the Forty-ftth infantry, inhicting
considerable loss. The list Of cas-
ualties reported are, wounded, one
major and one captain; killed, one
surgeant. Details Of the engage
ment have not yet been received
The fight took place at Nyace.
Sparks Tasteless Chill Tonic is alb
solutely tasteless, and is guaranteed
by VIM. Green. Could you ask for
anything more?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
TIME TABLE,

TIME TABLE,
uuIf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.
sOUTH-BoUND.
Galveston and Chicago Express - 3:33 a m
Uleburne and Kansas City Express 3;O' p NJ
NORTH HOUND.
aelveston and Chicago Express -.-. II so a. n.
CiaGmrne and Kansas City Express II :3s a. m.
A. LUCAS. Ticket Agent.
W s. KEENAS. General Passenger Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

Faults of digestion cause disorders
of the liver, and the whole system
becomes deranged. Herbine perfects
the process of digestion and assimi-
lation, and makes pure blood. Price
so cents. Sold by City Drug Store,
w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
win Yield to English Demands,

New York, Feb. 3.-The jour
mails Washington correspondent
states that in return for the British
renuniciation of rights under the
Clayton Bulwer treaty the state
department has promised free
port in Alaska for Canada.
London, Feb. 5.-The Westmin
ster Gazette this afternoon alone
comments on the Nicaragua agree
ment. 1t welcomes the announce
ment, but says is surprised Great
Britain does not get compensation
for ''relinquiShing her undoubted
rights
The paper realizes that Lord
Salisbury may have good reasons
for asserting to this but hopes
Great Britain's friendly action will
count in the settlement of the
Alaskan dispute"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
no panacea, but is recommended for
Files only. These it will cure. Price
o. cents in bottles; tubes rs cents.
Soio Dy City Drug Store and I. N.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06
S. S. S. Is a Great Blessing
Old People. II Gives Them z. E:
New Blood and Life. ia i6s ai l9'l1 to
the remedy which

I
Mr. ] w Loving. of Coiquitt. Ga. says: " For eight
acn Years I suffered tortures from fiery eruption on
nv skin tried almost every known remedy but they
extv six ,vas against me and that could hope
To- b., we'll again finally took : : :. aul It cleanSed
my bi,od thoroughly and l in perfect health
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

Age does not necessarily nsan
feeblencss and ill health. and
nearly all OF the sickness arnong
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

,A,,..ad Evarv Afternoon (Ssturday Ex-
ceptedl and sunday Morning
once OF publication. Court street
catered At the Postotnce at Ardmore SO
second class mail matter. NOV. ~ 'ss-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-06

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
5 .lb
one Weeh so
one Month "a
One Year
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-05
FROM POSTMASTER STRONG.
A Statement in Regard to Recent
improvements and Additions.


To the Editor OF The Post
Houston. Texas. October i.-NotIng the
Huntsville correspondence in your issue OF
the Sd from which 1t appears that Con-
gresham Ban thinks sufficient credit has
not been given him in the wrileup Of the
postofflce in Saturdays Post, beg your
indulgence and that OF the public. fist,
to relieve Tue Post OF responsibility. as
the data upon which the article was hased
was furnished by ma, and. second. to d.
claim any intention of withholding gny
part OF tho credit due to Mr. Ball or TO
others who responded 10 my Request for
AID. found the office snort on clerks
and carriers, having had no additions for
some -Four years. and | believed that 10
get what was Needed out OF the appro-
prlations for the then approaching fiscal
year would be difficult in view OF tha
number asked for. The aid of Congress
men Ban and Hawley, the Cotton Ex-
change Business league. Manufacturers
association, and individual business men,
was solicited and most freely granted At
my request letters were written to the
department and to Mr.. Ball. the atm te-
ms not 10 fail FOR want OF pressure"
Later Senator Culberson, who Is a MEM
Der Of the senate committee on postofiices
D FAA ipSh IOduSt WI tl 90 0eCNtlo 2 mt IN
her OF tine senate freely promised his
assistance TO this community wien
spoke 10 him upon the subject for
| anything We wanted" and has promptly
/ responded as has Mr.. Ball ana all others
| when called upon.
With all these agenclel at work | was
not in position TO suggest to the re-.
/ porter that any one. ~ which ono. vas
most potent feel very graceful 10 them
all, and ain sure the public does. The do
partmcnt letter published i'm the H,p MS
Vile correspondence. OF ed in 81 tpCrt Of
tho claim that MIR. Ball .as wholly re-
spoHsibe for securing the additional car
riers' is similar to one IT game date sent
TO Senator Culberson. copy of which he
kindly sent me- and having various @
partmenL letters addressed 10 MIR.
i, Hawley on same subject. it seemed that
when | advised that the cordial support
Of senator Culberson and Congre' Smr
Ball and Hawley had been given. It was
Il stating "a fact just TO all aud nm pain d
} to learn that 1t Is unsatisfactory 10 any
one
Tho closing paragraph in the Huntsville
: correspondence SCENE TO confuse the
rural free delivery for country popula-
ton, with the city free delivery for
city population. The method Of securing
tho former Is as indicated by Mr.. Rail
but city free delivery Is under the jur s
diction Of the local postoffce, and is no
restricted 10 the corporate limits, but
. may include the suburban population o
' such city. 1t is my desire to extend tn,
y, free delivery lini as soon Is prac I
n cable that the suburban population ma
!, be served. and in this there can ho n
q doubt OF Mr. Balls cordial support Re
n GREETING more than | can express the mis-
4 understanding. I am, very respectfully.
a S. h. Strong. Postmaster