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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13
COST EXCEEDS REVENUE
THE REGISTRY DEPARTMENT OF
THE POsToFFICE.
Some Interesting Facts Cleaned from
Oscar n. Wilmington, Who Is
I'm Charge.

1.-THE registry department is often re-
ferred to as the Jonah of the mail serv-
ice." said Oscar N. Wilmington, who has
charge of the registration at the local post
office. THE reason for this designation
the department. But. as a matter of fact.
the men connected with the registry branch
OF the postofice do about all the charity
business of the government. All of the
business carried on between the thousands
Of postofices in the country that is re-
CURED to be registered is handled by US
without a cent Of charge. Every year we
receive at this office about 1850 letters and
parcels which have been registered free
because they come under the head of gov
eminent business and. of course. we are
obliged TO do all the necessary handling Of
them at this end OF the line free of charge.
This Office dispatches in a year about 1856
letters that are registered without the pay
ment of the customary fee OF 8 cents for
each letter. Pay checks for railway postal
clerks are transmitted free through the
registry department. Then we receive from
Washington in the course of a year about
1000 or 100 public documents. which are
usually good-sized bound books. and. being
valuable. are registered. We receive every
day about thirty-two register and inner
| pouches of mail and send out about the
same number. During the fiscal year which
| ended June so the Indianapolis postoffice
handled 324.041 pieces of registered mail.
GENERAL PUBLIC.
From the number of inquiries that are
received at my window" continued Mr..
| Wilmington, 81 fear the general public is
not as well informed as 1t should be con-
corning the method and Importance OF reg
istering valuable letters and packages.
! When a letter or package has been regis
tered the sender is thereby given increased
assurance that 1t will reach the party for
whom 1t is intended. This added security
of transmission is due to the fact that the
letter or parcel Is by the act OF registration
placed IN especial custody, instead OF being
thrown promiscuously in with general mail
matter. Besides. the registry system In
cludes q series Of checks which enable =
missing letter or parcel to be readily and
accurately traced. The government allows
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an indemnity of not exceeding so for the
loss Of hrst-class registered matter.
The holiday season is so near at hand
that / believe the publication of clear direc-
lions as to registering packages, especially,
will be timely and valuable. Several thou
sand Christmas parcels will go out OF this
office in the next few days and In order that
these may be handled as expeditiously as
possible, the public ought to understand its
part in the matter and thus be prepared TO
cooperate with the men in the registry
department. In the first place. the fee is 8
cents for each piece which is desired 20 be
registered. This sum must be affixed to the
letter or package in the form of stamps.
and the required number of stamps TO pay
for mailing must also be placed or the
package. Care should be exercised also I'm
wrapping bundles securely so that they
will not come open during transmission
The instruction TO securely wrap parcels
applies only 70 those In the first class.
READY FOR INSPECTION.
"All matter Of other classes that is sent
by registered mail must be wrapped so as
TO permit the contents TO be readily in
spected. Third and fourth-class registered
packages must nave Endorsed on them the
nature of their contents. When a letter or
parcel properly wrapped. addressed and
provided with the required amount OF
stamps TO pay for both registry and mail
ing reaches the registry department a re-
ceipt for the same Is given the sender and
when the package reaches its destination
the one who receives IL is required 20 sign
another receipt. which is also transmitted
10 the person who sent the package. This
regulation exists imperatively in the United
States and it's possessions only. IL a letter
or package Is sent to a foreign country by
registered mail and the sender desires a re-
ceipt for the same he must direct the post
master in his town or city 10 demand such
receipt. when the letter or ackag viii be
deposited in the mail bearing the indorse-
ment, Return Receipt Demanded
Mr.. Wilmington also directed attention
10 the fact. which seems little understood.
as yet, that I'm the residence districts OF the
city letter carriers have authority TO issue
registry receipts Tor letters that are prop
erly prepared in accordance with the In
structions given. IL the letter Is sealed and
addressed correctly. but the sender lacks
the stamps, the carrier may accept the
requisite amount OF money. issue a receipt
for the same. and afix the stamps after he
returns To- the nosfoflce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13
THE ENEMIES OF DRINK
PROHIBITIONISTS IN CONFERENCE
AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
A Republican RenounceS His Faith
and Joins n Water Party-Many
Talks Made

One of the chief incidents of the Prohi-
bition conference yesterday occurred dur
ing the afternoon when a man arose from
his chair, and asking if a Republican might
speak. walked to the platform and an
ncunced that he had become a convert TO
Prohibition and proposed to vote that way
hereafter. He said he voted for Mckinley
for President but he would no longer re-
main in the party represented by Mr.. Nc
Kinley. The incident aroused much enthu-
siasm among the Prohibitionists and the
new convert was warmly welcomed. 1t
was said he was from Greenfield, but his
name was not announced.
The conference opened at 10 O'Clock at
Plymouth Church, with music by the
Archibald brothers quartet, of Morocco.
and prayer by Rev. A. L. circuit, of this
city. The first address of the morning was
by Rev. Aaron Worth, of Bryant. who
discussed The Outlook" NJ. w. Harkins,
of Anderson. who talked on the same topic.
asserted that the liquor dealers stand in
greater awe of the Prohibition cause than
ever before. which he thought was evidence
of the influential place the party is now
holding in the countryS politics. Mrs.
Eunice Wilson, president of the Indiana
w. c. T.. o.. discussed the topic What
Women Can Do for the Prohibition Cause"
contending that the women can teach the
children prohibition and can help the cause
greatly by assisting in putting the party's
literature in circulation. Mrs. Hattie
Brand. of Indianapolis. led the discussion
OF this topic.
DISTRICT EVANGELISTS.
In the afternoon at $50 the State and
district ~evangelists gave Reason for Re-
joicing." and it was during these talks that
the conference was addressed by the man
who announced that he desired to stand
with the Prohibitionists hereafter. The
evangelists. in giving reasons why the
party should rejoice. spoke among other
things Of the vote polled at the last cleo
ton. and of the liberal manner in which
people have contributed financially TO the
work since the election. State Chairman
Hall. the presiding officer OF the confer
ence. followed with his report. declaring
that while only 3.71S Prohibition votes were
counted at the last election IN this State,
he believed that there are $1,000 voters In
the State who have been converted TO the
Prohibition cause. In speaking OF the
finances Of the State committee the chair
man reported that since the close OF the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13

The Rev. r. v. Hunter. of the Seventh
Presbyterian Church. who is confined to
his home by Illness. said last night he was
greatly pleased with the success of the
meetings during his absence. The ministers
OF the North Side have assisted him, and
will continue TO do so during the week. The
Rev. G.. L. Macintosh preached last night.
and the Rev. Joseph A. Milburn will con-
duct the meeting tonight. Tomorrow
night the Rev. Frank Hood. OF Columbus
Ind. will have charge of the services. The
people are taking great interest in the
| meetings and are taking advantage OF the
opportunity to hear the North Side preach
ers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13
BARRIERS TO ORGANIZE.
Enough Have signed the Petition ia
Secure a Charter.

The journeymen BARRIERS Of the city will
hold a meeting. tonight. at Central Labor
Union Hall for the purpose of organizing
a local Lranch Of the international Union
OF America. The object OF the organization
is opposition 10 the so-called barber
schools" the scent shaves and 15-cent hair
cutting shops and for the furnishing of
sick benefits 10 members.
A petition for a charter has been signed
by Elmer l.. Keller. COS Park avenue; w. A.
Nicholson. 40 West Washington street; A.
Marmarowsky. l5 West Washington street:
r. A. Emminger. q North Meridian street;
r. q. Knapp. n North Meridian street: ID.
Lynn. II North Meridian street: T.. j.
Eecker. 1923 South East street. Henry j.
Bany. 34s Virginia avenue: John Ungerlcht.
as West Washington street: Norman Nc
Dermud. SOC South Meridian street. Riley
Cooper. $40 South Meridian street; Frank
Rid1en. sos South Meridian street.
IL Is said by the promoters OF the new
organization that most OF the shop pro-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13

Yesterday workmen at Goldsmith. Ind,
found 1897 in checks. paper money, silver
and gold. About three weeks ago the post
office at Goldsmith was robbed and sus-
picion at once iell upon Joseph Boude and
George Harold and they were Immediately
arrested and lodged in Jail. The post
office authorities took the matter in hand
and the two men were brought TO Indian
apolis. where they are in Jail awaiting
federal grand jury action. Both men bit
terry denied the charge and claimed that
they would be able 10 prove their in
nocence- AT the time OF the arrest the
house was searched and a quantity of mer-
chandise was found. belonging 10 the store
OF Van & Van, who had been robbed but
a few weeks previous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13
william NichoI. Arrested.

William Nichols. of go North Senate av-
enue, was arrested yesterday at SO Indiana
avenue and charged al police headquarters
with operating n policy game In a desk.
which he attempted TO close TO hide the
contents, was found a large quantity OF
slips. printed ard written. such az are used
in the game of policy. and several lists OF
plays reported by runners.
The case against Charles Smith was con-
tinued I'm Police Court yesterday on account
of the absence OF witnesses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13

and in his opinion the cause cannot fail.
He said there are two classes that the
drink habit Injuries. One is the class that
drinks and the other is the class that does
not drink. He urged his hearers to take
fresh courage and go into the fight with
renewed vigOr.
The conference will continue to-day and
this afternoon at 4:3e o'clock there will be
q meeting of the State committee at the
Hotel English.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13

Breeders and buyers OF beef cattle are
taking much interest In the coming sale
of registered beef cattle to be held at the
Union St~ockyards Feb. SIS. Two well
known auctioneers have been engaged for
the sale and additional facilities are being
provided for the large shipments which are
expected. The sale Is being promoted by
the indianapolis Combination Cattle Sale
Company
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13
Further Indorsement..

J.. d. White has been Endorsed for prin-
cipal doorkeeper OF the Senate by the pres
ent commander of George III. Thomas Pos.
an6 several past commanders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13

j. Rutledge. a veteran soldier of this city.
is a candidate for the position of chief
doorkeeper of the Senate. He has always
been a stanch Republican and served in
tie war of the rebellion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13

Governor Mount yesterday issued . re-
QUESTION addressed to the Governor OF
Arkansas. for the return OF William Chris
". who Is wanted At Upton on the charge
or assault and battery with intent TO k11
Christy - under arrest - 6uncyviLla AEk
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-13
Possibly Rain.

II at This SeasOn of Xmas present
buying. Remember at our store any
article yOU buy now can be r0 turned
after Xmas, and your
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prietors are in favor OF the movement,
though some of them do not care to be iden-
tilted with IL until assured OF its success.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Attention HORSE OWNERS

Is located st the fair Grouass aDdis prepar-
ed 10 train horses for Speed or facing
Purposes. Parties having colts they wisI
broken and developed viii do we'll by calling
on him and get his terms. Kramer Loggy has
hau % years experience with trotters and
PAGERS and has handled and driven such
horses AS May Douglass 2:l55a; Lulu May,
217I4 Giadius Sprdgue 2:I9h; Harrison Reed
2l91a; Chippewa Chief, 2:2o; Leayarth 2:22A /;
Rltta S. 2:24I4 Lady X, 224h; Captain Herod
225: Topsy V, 2:24; Forest King, 2:27; Cow
auda, 2:2S; Doctor NJ. 2:26 William X, 2.29A /;
Maude Hanson, 2;29b.
Telephone 1857
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

EATE CONVENTION At MILWAUKEE,
AUGUST :.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
First publication July II. 1900.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Order for Limiting Time and Not

VERNON COUNTY CoURT--IN PROBATE IN
tue matter Of the estate Of Samuel j. Mckee,
deceased.
or the application Of j, L. Mckee, executor
of the estate Of Samuel J. Mckee, late Of Yer
non county, deceased. no one having requrenthe
appointment of Commissioners to recelTe, exam :
inc and sdinst claims against said estste
1t is ordered. Thatsix months from and after
the date of this order be and Is hereby hxed aS
the time v thin Which all creditors are reGuired
to present. tbel- eisims ard demands against the
said Ssmuel j Mckee, deceased. te the county
court of Vernon county, Tor examination and
allowance.
1t is further ordered. That all claims and de-
mands 50 presented will he examined and ad-
iusted before the said county court, az It's conrt
roora in The court house 10 the city Of Viroqpa, III
said county, at regular term thereof, appointed
TO be he'd on the first Tuesday Of February
1901 and sill creditors are hereby notified thereof
II is Further Ordered that notice of TIC time
within which creditors may present their clsims
and demands and of the time when the same Will
be examined and adjusted by the court as afore-
said be given by publishing copy OF this order
for four successive weeks, once in each week, in
the Vernon County Censor, newspaper pub
lished in the city OF Viroqua in said county; the
first pub ication TO be made within Is days
| from the date hereof,
Dated this Bird day Of July 1900.
Bv the Court d. O. MAHONEY,
County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
II n.1y,es the world .

No Discovery in medicine has ever
cress one quarter of the excitement
that aas been caused bv DR.. Kings New
Disc erv for consumption It's severest
tasts have been on hopeless victims OF
cons-5nption pneumonia. bemmorhage,
r,lari- AZ and bronchitis. thousands Of
WHOM il has restored to perfect health.
For coughs. colds, asthma, Group hay
fever. hoarseuess and whooping cougt
II i the quickest, aud surest cure in tbs
world. 1t is sold by A J. johnson &
Co who guarantee satisfaction or retunf
money. Large bottles soc and S1.00
Trial bottles free
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

sEN AToRrAL CONVENTION AT SOL
l DIERs GROVE, SEPT. 13,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
The
The

is q newspaper for bright and intelligent poo
pie 1t is made up TO attract people who think.
Is not neutral OF colorless, constantly trim
ming in an endeavor TO please both sides, but
it is independent in the best sense of the word.
1t has pronounced opinions and is fearless in
expressing them, but it Is always fair 70 its
opponents.
Matters Of national or vital public interest
pet more space in THE TRIBUNE than in any
other paper In the West
For these reasons it is the newspaper you
should read during the forthcoming political
campaign.
THE TRIBUNE's financial columns never
mislead the public.
It's facilities for gathering news, both local
and foreign, are far superior % those of any
other newspaper in III West
II presents the news in as fair way as pos
sjbIe. and lets ITS readers form their opinions.
while it publishes tire most comprehensive
articles or all news features. i you are busy
the Summary of THE DAILY TRIBUNE
published daily on the first page gives you
briefly all the news Of the day within one COZ
umB-
It's sporting news is always the best. and its
SUNDAY Pink Sporting Section Is better thar
auv sporting paper in the country.
Il lis the .'clsaDest" daily printed In me Wess
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

Joint districts. Nos. and towns Of Har-
rnonv and Genoa. closed spring term OF TWO
month on June l& Enrichment "a; aFefage
n.t,a,,,..e RI. No OF visitors during term ~
rhrse no made most progress in primary
form F2utiey and Mabel Powell. Oracle and
RRy il sftlerson. Ines johnson, Rosa bailey'
Elenu Hall Gherlie Shuu way. Goidie Powell
and Ciertje HaiaersOn; upper form May hlIl.
Fisie fs3x, Grace Powell ana lstsi9 Wo9o-
hoifsa The schanl was visited the last day
by n h rye number of parents and friends;
one visitor. Miss olive Bnsweu enterta anne q
the schuoi with a song. The Dying SOtuler.
4 ire Of peanuts aad candy was given, ana
Inc scholars have the best wishes ~ the
taac6sr JESSIE E. GoOI MAN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
THE SUN
SHINE

And complexion tan if you don't par
asol Yourself. Win you let us parasoi
you7 soc to 81 90.
You want an umbrella II never rains
but il poars. Come in and let as I'M
hrella you,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

Textures 50 airy
styles nOw7a for 2o nwl5c
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

/ District No. 3. town Of Forest closed the
Snrinp term n June % No. enrolled Ia;
,,either absent nor tardy Anna Eastman;
absent but not tardy Mary Mckee, Jessie
Ethel Harvey, Maynard ana blanchard Fast
nan. Iswrence and Mary kelbei and Nellie
MaTke.. Pupil who received most head
marks in G spelling class Anna Eastman; IA
"A cll-s I.ena Markee. The teacher wishes
20 aXpr'es- thanks aud best wishes to parents
and n,lufls for interest in school work. also to
th1ss members OF the Valley band who enter
fnipe1 tie school with music on the last day
NELLIE X. GOODMAN, Teacher,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

In shoe department All lots broken in sizes are
going to slaughter with the knife deep through the
sole so deep is the that you should not purchase
pair until you inspect them TO find out that by loss
1t is you who makes the gain
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION CALLS.
COUNTY CONVENTION.
srATE OF Wisconsin, SIS
Anrr ArnrN -. v ED MN ~

sTATE or WISCONSIN, tss
rlouNTY OF VERNON, -
9 Atari llariy called meeting of the county
Jconmitt of the republican party of said
scouuty, cid on Jure 30th, the following
pusiness Ntas transacte.
On mo. t}n of A. H. bihl, it was resolved
and dete lineG:
That t., county convention of said party
"A said c,s.tn ty, to select eighteen delegates to
represen. aid county ia the republican stat o
onveu,i n to be he'd ia Miiwe ukee, August
III also 10 select eighteen delegates to rep
:. esent 50 county il. the repub lican conven-
~ ion for iae Twenty Ell nth sena torel district
to be heiH 1t Soldiers Grove, Septe M Der 1aGh,
for the nomination Of Il candidate for state
senator sh II be held at the court house, 10
the CITY # Sir0qna, on saturday, the All
,iay of August 1870 at Il O'Clock m,
That the caucuses IN the several towns,
,IuIy 49, 1900 opening at the hour of O'Clock
in The Afternoon and continuing at least one
+ hour, or as nrovided by law, and IN the sew
eral wards and villages at 1880 D. m at the
following places respectively; and that the
numb r of delegates from each shall be as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
SCHOOL REPORTS.

I Best light Bslbriggan underwear at
MSch5alsOSn's
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-08-09
EAST SIDE ITEMS.

U. G. Cowans spent Sunday at
N. R. Bishops.
B. l. VanHosen and family
dined with c. l.. Edwards and
wife last Sunday.
We hear that Glen Sheddan is
improving from his accident rap
idly which everyone is glad to
hear.
L. G. Kris1e visited with F. 1.
Bennett the first of the week.
Alex. Mathew says his crop
was so large that he can afford
another boy.
Jess Pitman is threshing in
the Mathew neighborhood.
Mrs. N. R. Bishop has receiv-
ed her new organ. Now there
will be music.
Mrs. F. 1. Bennett and Jennie
Fitzgerald spent Tuesday after
noon at W. H Walters.
John Fanchar is feeding Pit
mans threshing machine in John
Trober's absence.
Mrs. J. c. Rag1and, of Meade,
brought Claud out to the thresh-
ing machine of which he is engi.
neer, Sunday evening.
R. A. Brannan has put a new
Finch 40 foot belt and some
other repairs on his machine this
week. Bob believes in keeping
up to date. He has one of the
best outfits in the southwest.
Will Mott and Miss Cora Wal
ter were calling at G. l.. Edwards
Sunday.
Chas. Mcnamara has b1oomed
out in a new suit of clothes since
that wheat was threshed.
Arthur Pinnick went to Fow-
Ter Tuesday to assist his uncle
Vol in putting up feed for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Bennett
were over at John Cranes one
day last week.
Joe and Vol Pinnick contem-
plate shipping a carload of cattle
from their Sand Creek ranch
soon.
Well, as our news machine has
refused to work longer, this is
all for this time.
EAST SIDER.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-08-09

parents can raise their children
up is all sorts of dev11try and
when they are caught in the act
of breaking the laws of our coun-
try, the aforesaid partnts weep
and wall and say '1ook at our
sorrows" and expect sympathy,
when in fact they are only griey-
ed because their offspring are
halted in their meanness by JUS
tice. They are simply reaping
what they have sown.
Unique scenes happen in our
quiet little rural village that
would never be witnessed in a
city of larger pretensions. To
illustrate, one evening last week,
we saw or seemed to see a bike,
a pest petit young lady mounted
coquetishly upon the handle-bars,
a knight-errant dressed in short
grass country attire guiding said
wheel, one plump arm of the
graceful rider was wrapped low
ingly about his neck. her dainty
head nesting cozily upon his
shoulder and thus they rode
across the common and up the
street. The sun fastened down
behind the clouding horizon and
passers-by turned from the Wis
ion and hurried home to blush or
milk and do up the chores. we
don't know which, perhaps both.
GUMDROP.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-08-09
FOWLER GUMDROPS.

Mr.. Cases little daughter was
quite sick one day last week.
Mrs. Levi Martin, of Dodge,
was in town last week visiting
her bosom friends.
We did not intend to trespass
upon "Crackerjack's" territory,
and now we are wondering if he
will not gobble us all up.
We are quite hand to wonder
at this, that and the other thing
as we peram bulate through this
world. For instacce, we wonder
how some folks like buying cows
and then have another owner
turn up and take them. And.
again, we wonder how some in
dividuals can sit and shuttle and
shed quarts of crocodile tears
about the transgressions of their
neighbors, while they themselves
are entire strangers to the
straight and narrow path, and
thirdly, we wonder how some