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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-07-01

old scrub fowls, we decided
to try some thoroughbred fowls,
and Quilt some nice, large yards
out of poultry netting, and then
we ordered few red games of
best blood money would buy.
The first year we raised quite a
number of this variety, and the
4 second year we got enough of
them as they were always fight
q ing. Oftentimes we would come
q in from our work on the farm to
81 find two or three ofcur best BIRDS
M cold in death from fighting. We
N sold our entire flock out at very
nice figures. In the meantime
we had been taking some Of the
best journals and reading up on
Il tn, best varieties of fowls, and
u we, had at that time, thought the
i white Leghorns just what we
ought to have. We noticed from
advertisements in journals that
white Leghorns were noted for
heaviest LAYERS. and were also
beautiful birds, that they would
breed true to feather, year after
year. Also that large flock of
them on a green grass range was
very fine sight, which we have
since proved true.
We wrote a we'll known breed
er of high class 5. c. White Leg
horns for his lowest price on two
pens of his birds from his high
est scoring yards, and also
heaviest layers. His price was
$500 for the twopens. two cocks
and eight hens.
This good breeders advice we
thought pretty high, but he spoke
SO highly of his pure white birds,
their heavy laying qualities, scor-
Ing show points and beauty, that
4ntgave him our order and sent
Withlur $500 for the two pens,
is1cr4 ,ey were highly satisfactory
thei1ase birds we almost slept
khef and. of course, by this time
wo ad carefully read our poultry
LEI mails and knew exactly, how
kpDbegin breeding for heavy egg
l oduction and our poultry
" uarters were just exactly right
= for the BIRDS health, and COM
fort.
This was in the late fall, and
in a short time our birds we're
Smelling out large white eggs.
During that winter we sold eggs
enough from the birds to repay
the amount we paid for them.
1 BY the following spring, our
Il friends had paid us for Is settings
of eggs from these good birds
$4,000, or So per setting, which
amount you will readily see paid
us for the careful feeding and
care of these birds throughout
the winter and spring. Besides,
we saved up tire hundred large,
white, smooth eggs of best shape
to hatch under our scrub hens
in separate yard fixed especial
ly for them and their broods.
From the three hundred eggs we
hatcheG two hundred and seventy
three birds, which were almost
jail perfect.
From the 273 birds we raised
to maturity 252, of which we very
carefully selected so OF the best
shaped pullets for demonstrating
with eight of the very best cock
erels for the next years mating
and yards. Pullets we selected
were rather long legged, necks
and deep body. as we learned
from our journal that it took the
above points to make the heaviest
laying strains; also that we had
decided to follow out every point
in the American Standard of Per-
lection, a book which guides one
and all breeders of thoroughbred
poultry to the show room. So
with all the above in view we
named our Leghorns the Seem
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-07-01
Suggestions tc
| Beginners in J.. ps CULTURE.
Creep Before You Thy to Walk:
Begin Right, Then Go Ahead
BY WILDER BROS PETRoS. TENN.

Written for Southern Farm Gazette.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
ApULTERATEo FOOD PRODUCTS.
Jams and Jsllies OF Apple Peslings-wins
OF Coal Tar Dye, Sugar and Alcohol.

Jams and JolkieS OF Applo foounEs-"iu9
ofCoai Tar Dye. Sugar and Alcohol.
Washington, D. Cdr. H. w. Wiley,
Chief Of the Bureau Of Chemistry for
the Department Of Agriculture, who
according to his own statements, has
been making Investigations in food
products for more than ten years. ap-
peared before the House Committee on
Commerce in behalf Of the Hepburn.
Pure Food bill He exhibited q large
variety of canned goods. jams. tellies.
wines and syrups. and explained to the
Committee the results Of an analysis
of the products.
DR.. Wiley showed the Committee sew
eral kinds Of jellies made from the
peelings and cores Of apples. chemically
colored. and favored to represent DIFF
ferent fruit jellies. DR.. Wiley added
that the by-products Of the apples from
which the jellies were made are
shipped to Europe and used in the
making Of champagne. An "Ohio
wine" made from coal tar dye, sugar
and alcohol, and containing absolutely
none Of the products Of the vine. was
next shown. DR.. Wiley gave instances
where manufacturers were themselves
deceived by coal tar dyes. which were
represented as pure vegetable dyes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
Prominent People.

Sir Richard Temple. the former Gov
c-n,r of Bompay. Is dead.
King Edwards proposed visit to the
Riyier, has been abandoned.
Lord Paunccfote has returned TO
Washington. d. c.. from the South.
not ut all improved in health.
II Is said that President Roosevelt
contemplates writing history OF Tex
as as soon as he finds the time.
Lord Francis Hope has turned over
all hls property to an insurance com.
pany for . life income Of $4,000 q
year,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
MINOR HENTSOF THE WEEK
wAsNIN0rOH ITEMS.

Ldne officers of the Navy want one
OF their number made Chief Of the
Bureau Of Yards and Docks. the Of
fee now being held by stan officer.
The House Committee on Public
Buildings purposed to cut the appro-
priation for q New York postofice to
100000.
Governor. General Wood. Of Cuba.
discussed Cuban questions with Pres
ident Roosevelt and Secretary Root
President Roosevelt nominated Ne.
vada n. Stranahan to be Collector OF
Customs for the District Of New York.
The House Committee on Naval AZ
fairs voted to take no action on the
numerous Schley bills and resolutions
pending befort 1t.
President Roosevelt offered the Va.
cant Civil Service Commissionership
to James 4. Garfield. son Of the late
President Garfield.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
HUGE PROFITS IN EGGS
Their Value and That Of Poultry
Given as $2si,t7s,o35.
One Of the Largest Industries Connected
With Agricultufe-Iowa Leads the
States In Chickens.

Washington. D. CA census report
shows that Of the 5.739.G57 farms In
the United States. 5,036,255 reported
poultry. The total number Of fowls
three months old and over reported
were ak follows: Chickens. including
guinea fowls. 233.58S, ,OS5; turkeys.
B.599. .367; geese. 5.676.s63; ducks.
1907 1853. The numbers Of nearly all
these classes OF poultry are smaller as
reported In 1900 than In 1890. owing
to the fact that in 1890 they reported
all fowls Of whatever age. while In
1900 only those three months old and
over were reported.
The eggs produced in 1899 were l.
293,S19, 1876 dozens, against S19. 722.9l6
dozens In 1889. An increase In the
number Of eggs produced. rather than
In increase in the number Of different
kinds Of fowls. marked the progress
Of this branch Of the industry. The
value Of poultry on hand June l, 1900.
was $S5. .794. .996; the value of poultry
raised in 1899 was S136. .S91 .S77. and
tuc Nakuc VI cSSo pooosS0 AZ Aoo"
was Sli4,2SG. G.15S. The total income
derived by the farmers from their
poultry industry in 1899. representing
the total value Of the eggs produced
rs well as the poultry raised. was $751;
17S.035. This total makes the poultry
industry one Of the largest connected
with agriculture.
Iowa leads the States In the number
OF chickens. including guinea fowls.
having 1S.9O7 .6I3. Illinois Is second.
with 16.6OO.72S Texas leads In the
number Of turkeys. with 42S.671: Mis-
souri, Is second, with 4O6.665. Ken
lucky leads In the number Of geese.
having 51.576. Missouri is second.
with 2S.307. Iowa raises the largest
number Of ducks. reporting $4S7. .752;
Illinois Is second. with 3S2.S57. Iowa
reports the largest value Of poultry
on hand June l. 1900. S6.535. .46i. ILL.,
nois Is second. with $6,4l5.033. Illinois
reports the largest value Of poultry
raised In 1890. S11. .307. 800: Iowa Is Sec
ond. with SO. .491.S Illinois reports,
for export, eggs, 36, 400, $40 dozens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
FOREIGN.

Owing to a disagreement between
vicar and vestry Of the benelitinS
body, the former announcement that
funds contributed In America for the
repair Of Penn Church. Buckingham
shire. England. would be returned to
the donors.
The British House Of Commons
adopted without discussion a motion
Of Mr. Balfour to limit the expulsion
Of John Dillon to week.
The United States Embassy in Lon
don will remain ut Its present quar-
ters In Victoria street.
Both the French chambers passed
an appropriation Of 100000 to defray
the expense Of President Loubets
visit to the Car.
The Belgium House of Representa-
tiyes voted In favor Of the bill for the
suppression OF gambling houses
throughout Belgium.
Liberals and Socialists Of Belgium
demonstrated In favor Of universal SUI
frage.
d. de Tlsza, former Premier OF Hun.
gary. died. aged seventy-two years.
China will appoint independent le'
cations TO Italy. Austria and Spain.
General Hennequin. the Director OF
the Military Cartosraphical Society.
committed suicide ut Brussels. Bel
sium. by shooting with 4 rifle.
Eleven men We're drowned In col
lision between ishboats at Nazareth.
Portugal.
Rio Janeiro. Brazil. was declared free
of bubonic plague.
French Deputies voted amnesty to
large class OF minor Offenders. but re-
considered their vote. as the list was
becoming too large.
When 4 trip to America was suc
-csted to the German Emperor hg
thoughtfu!ly admitted that 1t would
take no longer than his Journey to
Palestine.
The French Chamber Of Deputies
voted for six instead OF four-year leg
islative terms.
The Venezuelan revolution headed
by General Matos was spreading rap
idly. and the position Of the Castro
Government was critical.
1t was reported that the entire force
under Marshal Su, 10000 men. hat
deserted and gone over in body Il
the rebels of Southern Chipa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
MINERS READY TO GO OUT
Anthracite Workers Adopt . Pro-
visional Strike Declaration.
Final Appeal to the Civic Federsaon-
II No settlement Results 1%4'oo0
Disxsrs WIN Quit Work.

shamoktn, Pa. The United States
Mine Workers Convention adopted q
resolution declaring for o strike. 10
take effect on date to be fixed By the
district executive boards. provided u
final effort at reconciliation with the
operators through the medium OF the
National Civic Federation proves una
vailing. The resolution was unani'
mr usly adopted. -.
Should a strike occur as q result OF
to-day's declaration. over l44.oo n,ne
workers would be rendered idie. VI
this number nearly 10000 are on the
membership roll Of the union. the du'
fies of the remainder being OF char
acter which renders them Ineligible 10
membership.
The convention Of Districts Nos. !.
? and o. United Mine Workers OF Amer
ica. which districts comprise the en-
tire anthracite field. made q provision.
Al strike declaration. leaving the date
to be decided by the executive boards
of the three districts. This was prac'
tically the last official act Of the dele.
gates. and the convention adjourned
sine die.
The adoption Of the resolution con-
tanning the ultimatum Of the mine
workers was followed by a scene OF
wild enthusiasm. and the opera house
rang with the acclamat!ons Of the del
egates, who, with lusty cheers. ap'
proved the work Of the special resoiu'
tion committee and expressed their
confidence in President Mitchell.
The convention from the first session
showed a disposition to insist on an
adjustment of the mine workers
grievances. but the delegates were
willing to relinquish the question OF
recognition providing other more I'M
portant concessions were granted.
This fact Is evidenced In the resolu-
tlon adopted. which states as the chief
demands q shorter work day. a mini
mum day wage scale. uniform In.
crease In wages. and the weighing OF
coal wherever practicable.
Commenting on the action Of the
convention President Mitchell said:
II am free to confess a strike 10 ir"
minent."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
soeR.sRrTlsH ARMIsTicE.
rhs London Daily Chronicls Ssys OaA
Has Boen Arranged.


Has Boen Arranged.
London.-The Daily Chronicle says
nm armistice has been arranged pend
Ing the duration Of Acting President
Schalk. Burgers mission to Mr.. Steyn
and General De Wet. and that onen.
sive operations against De Wet. Delarey
and Botha will be suspended. these
three generals having agreed honora.
bly, to observe the armistice and to re-
frain from operations until the return
Of the ENJOYS to the Boer lines.
It Is believed, continues the Daily
Chronicle. that the ENJOYS. after ac-
Quainting Commandant General Botha
with the result Of their mission. will
again confer with General Kitchener.
although no second conference with
the British Commander.in-Chief has
actually been arranged.
It Is reported that General Kitch-
ener, In his interview with Mr.. Schalk-
Burger. agreed to withdraw the ban
lshment proclamation issued last Sep
tember II De Wet and the other Boer
leaders surrender.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
sWeeTHeART'S HAIR FALSE.
Court UphoIds Fianee's Right to BreaA
an Engagement.

Des Moines. Iowa.-In Emmetsburg,
William Strong made love to Jennie
Amsler. proposed and was accepted.
What attracted Strong most was ths
young woman's hair. beautifui nut
brown. Strong boasted Of Jennie =
ualr. 4 young woman who hearu nili
remarked: Yes. Jennie has beautifui
h,jr And why shouldn't she. consid-
erins what she paid for it,"
Thereupon the young man charged
Jenu.e with deceit. compelled her TO
confess that tn. adored tresses were
not hers. and broke of the engagement
Jennie promptly sued for breach or
promise and won. But the Supreme
Court reversed the judgment. declaring
that, US she had won his love because
OF her hair. and her hair was raise.
therefore she had won his love on a
false pretense.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
Six Killed In O Ditch.

By the caving in Of an excavation at
the foot of Lighthouse Hill. where the
Cleveland Gaslight and Coke Com
pany Is erecting an immense gas re-
tort. at Cleveland. Ohio. six men were
killed. Half dozen more men were
able to avoid the avalanche OF earth
by warning cries Of their fellow work
men and escaped. though they were
pelted with dying Jumps Of dirt and
stone
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
OUR ADOPTED ISLANDS.

Acknowledgement Knox decided that
the public lands of Porto Rico are the
property of the United States.
In Mindanao. p. l.. seventeen sig
nalmen were attacked by Moros. who
killed one signalman and captured
the transportation Of the Americans.
Twenty.six cases Of cholera and
twenty -one deaths were reported from
Manila. No white person had been
attacked.
Cuban customs revenues for January
were $1,4O1.717. an increase over the
same month Of 1901 Of S2S5.T5.
Lieutenant William s. Sinclair. of
the Twenty eighth Infantry. recently
tried at Manila by court-martial on the
charge Of causing the death Of SOL
der prisoner by gagging him and pour.
Ing water on his head. was acquitted.
Guevarra, successor to Lukban. In
command Of the Samar tP. L. insur-
gents. agreed to surrender. with all
his men.
Porto Ricans gave S1497.40 to the
Mckinley memorial fund.
Acting Governor Wright. Of the Phil
ippines. said there was no insurrection
In ninety-five per cent. Of the archt.
pelago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
HorsewAipped Mayor Of Topeka.

Miss Blanche Boise. a protegee OF
Mrs. Nation. horscwhipped Mayor
Parker in his office Mt Topeka. Kan.
As Miss Boise was elected from the
office she exclaimed: Thank God. I've
done It: I've horsewhipped you. and
now I'm going to horsewhip the Gov.
ernor" Before applying the whip she
accused Mayor Parker of being re.
sponsible for the open running Of
"joints" In Topeka.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
SENT TO JAIL INDEFINITELY.
Committed For Contempt OF Court IN the
Matter Of $4,000.

Louisville. XIV. T. Nugent was
committed to jail indefinitely by Judge
Evans on account Of his failure to pay
$4,000 to the creditors Of his father.
the late F. B. Nugent a dry goods
merchant Of this city. who failed sew
eral years ago.
At the time Of the failure young NJ
gent sold goods to the amount Of $14..
600 and failed to turn over the pro-
ceeds to the creditors when ordered
to do 90 by Judge Evans. He was
committed for contempt Of Court. but
the Federal Circuit Court Of Appeals
reversed the decision. The United
States Supreme Court, however. sus-
tanned Judge Evans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
Jealous Aunt Kills Nephew.

Mrs. Lillian Wilson shot and killed
her nephew. Stewart Hutchinson.
thirty years old. In their home at New.
ark, n. ]. Then she committed suicide
by swallowing carbolic acid. Jealousy
because the nephew was about to
marry a young woman whom Mrs.
Wilson disapproved Is supposed to be
the cause Of the crime.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
Shot Her Brutal Husband Dead.

During 4 quarrel at the supper tame
Liberty Kempf. 4 wcll.&nown business
man at Washington. Ind. rhoked his
wife. The woman managed to get 4
revolver and fired five shots at her
husband. one bullet penetrating the
brain. He died in 4 few moments.
The wife told her story to the police
ana wis not arrested.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
SHOT BROTHER FOURTEEN TIMES.
Albany Man Twice Emptied his Revolver
Into His Body.

Into HIS BODY.
Albany, N. Y.-John Dieterre. forty
Ave years old. q we'll known business
man. shot and instantly killed bis
brother, william. The murder was the
result Of a family feud. caused by their
father leaving the bulk Of his fortune
to the elder son and disinherlting the
remainder Of the family.
John met his brother IN local es-
tablishment, and they Quarreled I'M
mediately. A few seconds later be
drew his revolver and fred seven
shots into his brothers body. He In
mediately reloaded his pistol and az.
ter soaring back the crowd that had
gathered he fred seven more snots
into his brothers PROSTATE form.
Policemen arrested the murderer
lust In time to save him from injury
Mt the hands OF bystanders. Doctors
who were callei said that death was
instantaneous.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
MAINE OUTLAW SHOT,.
Hs Had Pulled Gun ON Game wardsu.
Who Fired First.

Who Fired First.
Waserville. Me.-A telegram was re-
ceived from Northeast Garry. to the
Commissioners of Game and Inland
Fisheries, announcing that Warden
Henry o. Templeton had shot Peter
Fountain. who pulled gun and made
an attempt to shoot the officer. who
was attempting to arrest Fountain
for violation of game laws.
Fountain was q noted outlaw. Sew
'eral times he fred at the wardens
within q year. For ten years the
wardens have tried to arrest him, but
he persistently avoided them by 60
Ing across the line into Canada.
The Commissioners uphold the ac-
ton Of the warden.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
Mother. B.by and Rsscu.r Drowned.

Mrs. Ida Isison. the wife of tailor.
jumped into the East River at New
York City. with her seven.weeks-old
child Goldie in her arms. The woman
and the child were drowned. and In
trying to save their lives Michael Mic.
Carthy. longshoreman. was drowned
with them
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
House Unseats Mr.. Rhea.

Tic House OF Representatives,. at
Washington. by vote of 1871 to l27.
unseated Mr.. Rhea. OF Kentucky. a
Democrat. and seated in his place J.
Mckenzie Moss. vino was formerly 4
Democrat. but who. according to his
brief. Is In accord with the Republican
party on the dominant issues.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
Cuts Revenues 100000

The estimate OF the Finance Com.
mittcc of the United States Senate.
based on reports for the past year. Is
that the abolishng Of the war taxes
will reduce revenues by $1O.OOOOOO
n year. The taxes come Of on July
l next. except the tax on tea. which
Is not abolished until January /.
1903.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
,,a,.,s R.voi, Asains. rumigation.

Governor Cummins has been asked
10 send troops to the Tama Indian res
eryation to compel the Sac and Fo.
indians to submit to fumigation anc
other regulations Of the Iowa Board
N Health. The Indians have locked
heir blankets, tepees and other ef
fects In q building. which they care
fully guard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
New Rino For British Troops.

A new rifle will shortly be issued to
the British Army. 1t is called the
improved Enfield. 1t has 4 brcech
action similar to the Mauser rife. and
cartridge clip will he used. The
barrel Is five inches shorter than The
weapon at present In use.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
ne.vizan Now In tho Cars Fleet.

IS1tvt13n IS0W IN s"o css' s07<S
The big battleship Retvlzan. just
completed for the Russian Govern.
ment In the Cramps sh!pyard. at
Philadelphia. has been added officially
70 the Cars navy. and the regular
routine OF n man-of-war has begun
on board. The battleshIp will sail for
Cronstadt in about three weeks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
Lake ships TO Carry Ore.

A. number Of ships have been with
drawn from the grain trade on the
Great Lakes. having been leased for
ore transportation for the season. The
event marked the success Of the United
Steel Corporation in Its long battle with
ship owners.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
Seaman Killed By Fall on the Oregon

Seaman Killed By Fail on the Oregon.
A fatul accident occurred aboard the
battleship Oregon at Seattle. Wash.
resulting in the death Of n veteran sea.
man. Frank Huntley. While engaged
In escorting two women visitors over
the historic ship and leading the way
down 4 narrow ladder. Huntley fell.
breaking his neck.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-04-09
DOMESTIC.


The State OF Washington will pro-
ceed to prevent the merger OF the
Northern Securities Company.
The North and South Methodist
Episcopal churches may federate In
several branches Of work.
Two men were killed and eleven
were injured In train wreck at
Covesville. Va.
The temporary injunction asked for
by the Interstate Commerce COmmls-
sion against six railroads entering
Chicago was granted by the Federal
Court.
While under the influence Of liquor
Edward Farley set fire twice to the
Astor House, in New York City. and
confessed II.
Russell 8. Taft. Chief Judge Of the
Supreme Court Of Vermont. died In
st. Albans.
For selling "hop tea" Thomas A.
Brady. a wealthy merchant OF JET.
ferson City. No.. will be imprisoned
thirty days.
washington uuu kSC Su'SActy' -
Lexington, Va, received q legacy OF
$4,000 by the will of Mrs. Susan 2.
Lee, Of New York City.
Governor Dockery. Of Missouri. ap-
pealed for aid for farmers In Ozark
County. who lost all last years crops.
The estate of Coils P. Huntington.
which was estimated at 100000 900.
Is said to be worth only S3O.OOO.OOO
now. There are 100000 in worth
less notes. !
George Gordon. colored. was hanged
Mt Raymond. Miss, for the murder OF
bis wife.
Henry Hitchcock. brother Of Ethan
Allen Hitchcock. Secretary OF the In
terror. and we'll known as n lawyer.
died at Ills nome In g. Louis. Mo.
On his way home from the Philip
pines, where he served in the Fifth
Infantry. Henry c. Hale was killed at
Winfield. Kan.
Three Slavish workingmen were
killed In the iron mills at Steubenville.
Ohio.
Police protection was asked by
George Van Sittart. British Consul at
New Orleans. La. for fear Of Boei
sympathlzers.
A million postage stamps were dis
posed Of ut one sale In the Chicago
postodice.