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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
SHE WANTED EXPERIENCE.

A woman who had become suddenly
rich was travelling in Europe, and
while there it occurred to her that 1t
was the proper thing to have her por-
trait painted by a prominent artist.
Accordingly she called at the studio
in Paris OF painter of high reputa-
ton.
"will you kindly sit down and wait
a few moments?" asked the attendant,
when Mrs Newrich had stated her er-
rand
sTWell, I'm in a hurry. Is your
master busy?" she asked.
eyes, madam. He is engaged on q
study"
con a study!' exclaimed Mrs New
rich. ''Well, no matter. guess l
won't wait. I shan'f want him to
paint my picture. ! want an artist
who has got all through with his stud
AegT'Erom Success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
FoRTY-sToRY sKY-scRAPBR.
Tall New York Office Building to Be
But 4ox97 Feet on Ground.

Architects have been much interest
ed lately by reports that a forty story
among the possibilities of the next few
office building in Manhattan was
among the possibilities Of the next
few months. 1T can be stated definite
ly that plans for such a structure
have been prepared, although whether
it will actually be built Is another
question.
1t is not only the height that makes
the proposition SO grotesque, but the
width. site is that now occupied by
the old Virginia hotel on Eighth ave-
nue., Broadway and Fifty-etghth
street, facing the Grand circle. This
site fronts 70 feet on Broadway and
40 on Eighth avenue. The property
thus contains about 5000 square feet
and even If suitably located would
hardly be regarded large enough for
an office building.
A skyscraper 400 feet high on this
small would be the greatest architec-
tural monstrosity yet developed by the
high building craze. ut would resemble
nothing SO much as a huge telegraph
pole. From a business standpoint as
well the proposition is grotesque. The
location is entirely without the sky
scraper district. High-class tenants,
even In a fairly proportional building
cannot be obtained. There are few
modern office buildings north of Twen-
ty-third street that pay. The failure Of
one of the best known OF these recent
ly constructed is attributable to the
scarcity Of high-paying permanent. ten
ants.
would probably be dismissed as alb
surd were 1t not that wel1-known yell
low journal Is back of It, The new
building is to house the newspaper in
question. The proposed monolith,
therefore, would be erected largely for
the notoriety to be gained thereby. At
present it is said that the 40-story
Moulding is seriously proposeu.-New
York Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
FORBsT PARK.

Tonight will be amateur night and
already Ben Bolan has secured several
good attractions, each amateur anx-
ious to be declared the winner. Be
sides these attractions the regular bill
Of fare which has been giving such
enjoyment all week will be presented
tonight Tomorrow will take place
the picnic Of the st Jean society and
it is expected one of the biggest
crowds of the season will be on hand.
All of the attractions of the grove
will be in use by the members of THE
society and their friends. Dancing
will be of course one of the principal
features. The little vaudeville thea
ter will be crowded with the lovers of
good vaudeville. In fact 1T will be a
gala day in French circles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
TOOK A TAR BATH.
Lawrence Walsh Net an Unpleasant
Experience Recently.

Derby, June 24.-L.awrence Walsh
met with an accident Tuesday after
noon. He was working for Mayor Sui
Ivan near Downs's slaughter house
and shortly after i o'clock was en-
gagged in carrying tub of tar with an
other man who does not understand
English well. The foreigner nlisundeT~
stood some instructions given him by
Walsh and instead of going along as
he should, he made a short cut among
the barrels. Walsh fell over an OBJ
struction In his path and slid to the
ground, and the tar, which was soft,
fell on top of him.
He gave yell which brought the
others IN his gang to his side, and
when he was pulled out he was>a sight.
His head and face were completely
covered by a thick coating of tar and
be was unrecognizable.
His companions wiped the tar from
his eyes and face as well as they
could, but It began to harden and stuck
to his skin. Water did not seem to
have any effect on it and somebody
proposed kerosene oil. A bottle was
procured from Downs's, and half of IT
was poured on the unfortunate's head.
Mayor Sullivan claims that the oil
turned Walsh's hair brilliant fiery
red. so that 1t resembled the sun when
1t shines through haze, only the co,or
was more fiery. Whether the oil alone
caused this change in color or whether
the combination of oil and tar did 1t is
not known, but men who were present
say that It is fact.
The men worked on Walsh for sew
eral hours and finally got most OF the
tar off, and he finished the Job later.
The tar. fortunately. was not hot
enough to burn the skin. else serious
results would have followed the bath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
FABLE OF THE -FOUR MEN.

II got Off street car this morning. y
said a doctor to me, land being In no
hurry, I began moralizing on the &C
tons and probable character of three
men who had alighted just ahead OF
me. The first one was even then half
way down the block and was going on
with such rapid strides that he had
already put couple of hundred yards
between himself and the next man.
Inere,' thought I, goes a hustler-a
man who's bound to succeed in life.'
The second man was walking rather
slower, and impressed me as one who
would do fairly well, perhaps, in this
world. But the last fellow was just
dawdling along in the most shiftless
sort OF way. I very quickly set him
down for a loafer.
''Just then another idea came home
to me. All three were ahead OF mer'-
Hubert Mclean Johnston in Success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
ARMED w1TH Two PISTOLS.

lily two days, until she was forced by
an officer to return to her fathers homo.
But Kiger armed himself and appeared
with two 44-caliber pistols at the Gov
ington home. The father and two sons
armed with muskets, appeared and or
dered Kiger to get away, but KigeV
didn't, and the Covingtons fired over
his head. Then Kiger and his pistols got
into action. He covered the Coying-
tons with the two revolvers and they
took to the woods. Then Kiger got Miss
Lulu from the house, drove to Dennis
station, Forsyth county, and went on
the train to Martinsville, Va, where
they were married.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
THB VALUE OF A SUNNY SOUL.

The world is too full of sadness and
sorrow, misery and sickness; it needs
more sunshine; it needs cheerful lives
which radiate gladness; it needs en-
couragers who will lift and not bear
down, who will encourage, not discour-
age.
Who can estimate the value of n
sunny soul who scatters gladness and
good cheer wherever he goes, instead
of gloom and sadness? Everybody is
attracted to these cheerful faces and
sunny lives, and repealed by the
gloomy, morose and the sad. we envy
people who radiate cheer wherever
they go and fling out gladness from
every pore. Money, houses and lands
look contemplate beside such a dlspo-
sition. The ability to radiate sunshine
is a greater power than beauty, or
than mere mental accomplishments
Success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

FL@UR-steady without change; Min
nesota patents, $490Q6.26; winter straightss
N.B@4SOi winter extras, SS.S5q89O; winter
WHEAT lrmer on bullish foreign crop
news and cables. besides small northwest
receipts; July, 8e1hQS9 13-16c.; September,
EYE5T7Nfomi,nal; No. western. zoe.
wheat advance and small receipts; Sep
. .T1LIo SSt9SsG: city, 44o.. country.
fYAYspur; shipping, TO-: good to
ehNodic ;s,A sSe Grs sea-, - :.
Jersey sweets, per n bssk saS s@i E
Es-Quiet; masroxss ss.SS@g so y; me-
ss.s5a2s5. - ps'' 'A.0N7ssSi'00' req Aioney'
WooL-,steady; domestic fleece. 2S@s2c
1903 2ss5e fs62 Ss2sc ods s 81 eho Ps
oiic coast. 1903. AQSoc.i 1902, 23Q26c.; olds.
o e9R s{s5gSls' rn 1ailE sattSo short
BEEF-Steady; family, $9.50GD1050; mess
$sYS.6o; beef hams, $2o.50Q22; packet, $50
BuTTER-steady fair demand; extra
western creamery, 1885,; extra nearby
EGds~ Steady; fair demand; fresh near
on fresh seuthwesteTn. tic, loss Off; fresh
: Firm good demand; New
S York full creams, choice to fancy new,
sF R2G1aiEsFTT11sfBjLEs-potatoes, southern ros.
per barrel, $2.25G3; Chilis, $.75@2.50; COM
mon. 75c. @a. Is; old potatoes, per sack. $40
2.50i sweet potatoes, Jersey, per basket,
81 25a1.76; asparagus per dozen punches.
5oc @s250; beets. nearby, per 100 punches.
81; southern. S1GD1.5 caulihowers, Long
Island. per barrel, 75c. Q$2.5O; cabbages,
Long Island. per 100, S.; lettuce. Staten
Island, per half barrel crate. 75c. D$1 peas,
Rochester, per bushel basket. 81; Long Is
lana, per bag, SOC: 2$1i Jersey. soc. G41
LIVE POULTRY--Steady fair demand:
fowls, 12@121sc.; old roosters. sQS1sc.;
spring chickens, 17425c.; ducks old loo
11e.; young. 12013c
DRESSED PoULTRY-steady fair de-
Inand; fowls, choice, fresh killed, 123kc.;
do, fair to good. 11&Q12c.; old roosterz,
she; nearby broilsrs. choice 3oQs2c, do.,
1QAc.; do, fair to good, 10000.
DRESSED MEATS-Beef in fair de-
nnand at 8410c. per pound for common TO
choice native sides; calves slow at 6G9c.
per pound for city dressed veals and at
64Sc. for country dressed; mutton steady
at 7q1oc per pound; lambs at sg13o.;
country dressed hogs firm al 6GDTNc. per
pound for medium to light MaiRhta.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
LOVER SHOWS His COURAGE
Tt Took Two Revolvers to Get the Girl
He Wanted, But he Got Her,
Sure Enough.

A pair Of pistols, q girl in love, dar-
ing lover, an irate father and two bel
1igerent brothers are enough of COM
bination to make a tempestuous romance
and they did.
f. M. Kiger, of Germanton, N. c..
loved and was beloved by Miss Lulu
Covington, daughter of Mr.. Charles Cow
ington, of the same place. On April /
the young couple eloped to Greensboro
to wed, but telegram from the obsti-
nate dad to court officials stopped the
event.
Then Kiger took his sweetheart to his
home, where she visited the Kiger fam
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
]. E. ROE, Druggist
lilo Baldwin street
NOTICE.
City of Waterbury

City of Waterbury
VS.
Patrick j. Callaghan, Adm ct al
New Haven County, SIS,
Waterbury, Jule %, 1904.
Pursuant to an order of the District
Court Of waterbury, will sell at pub
lie auction in the Clerk Office Of said
District Court, to the highest bidder
on Thursday, June Both. at 10 O'clock
a. M, the following described prop
ertv:
Lot Number ninety -one l91), ninety
two (92), eighty-one (81), and eighty
two (S2), on the tract of land known
as Edgewood. For more particular
description, see Waterbury Land Rec
ords, Volume 145, page 10.
Terms made known at time OF sale
by order of Court,
MAURICE II. CARMODY,
6-24-27 Committee appointed to sell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
MDHTrNGs To-NIGHT

Rosedale camp, No e,e15. NJ. w. OF A.
Brass Moulders.
Ladies' Aid society.
Court Shields, b. of A.
Pythian Aid association.
SpeedweIl lodge, K of p.
Continental lodge. L o. o. F.
Waterbury lodge, A. o. q. w.
Connecticut lodge, int o. o. F.
Winona council. Jr o. U. A. M.
Hawthorne lodge Sons of st George.
A. Won HuIpboldt lodge. N. e. o. P.
Ladies' auxiliary, Fifth division, A.
o. III.
Townsend lodge, L o. o. F.. school
meeting.
Fifth Division. A. o. H.
Plumbers and Steam Filters.
Sheridan lodge. ". q o. p.
Etampers' local, 2076.
Ivory Workers union.
Court d. r. Crosby, r. OF A.
EieCt8c1aus' union.
~ AnneS drum corpA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
HEALTH Is WEALTH

and health is all the wealth many of
us poor mortals can claim. How i'm
portant, then, to preserve what we
have. Another proverb-A stitch in
time saves nine For simple ailings,
that lie taken in time may save a long,
expensive illness, reliable druggist
can furnish remedies If a doctor has
to be called our long experience in
sures a safe preparation of prescrip-
lions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
HAMILTON PARK CONCERT.

The American band will give a con-
cert in Hamilton park tomorrow after
noon at $50 O'clock. This will be the
first public gathering held In the park
and everything points to very large
attendance. The program:
March-"Russe" ......... Came
Overture-"Merry Wives of Wind
Popular selection-''Th Climax.
..... .-................ OHare
Ballet music from "Faust" .Gounod
selection-''When Johnnie Comes
Marching Home .... Edwards
~American PATROL $4,000. Meecham
March-"Nationnl Unity $3.50. Knight
Popular selection-"The Leader" Boyer
selection-"The Sultan Of Sulu"..
WinthaIl
(a) Polish Dance No ]. .Scharwenka
or Idyll, 1.-THE Warblers' Fare
welP' ................... Tobanl
Descript the MISSISSIPPI
Finale-"March Tannhauser'' Wagner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
FLAsKs HAD BRANDY.

Lhao Yang, June 24-The messen-
ger of the NTanchurian army. says
that TASKS found on dead bodies of
the japanese at Vafangow contained
brandy instead OF water and fntimates
that the Japanese sebolstered them
selves ON Dutch courage
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
LATE WANTS..

T OST-Last evening. eyeglasses, either
IL on Washington street, east side, or
along route of trolley line to Oakvile, at
lawn fete of ST. Mary Mag 6alene's church.
Glasses were in shield and were valuable
to owner. Finder please return to Demo-
crat office. 6-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
Live stock Markets.

.CATTLE-supply lightI market steady;
snStas 1 2eSs Calves Pr9sss 5Os ss9sO fair
IIOGS-Receipts light; market slow
prime heavy mediums and heavy York
pigs, 81. 30Q5.40; roughs, $3.50074.50,
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Supply fair;
market dyll; prime diHmss = wsthers. 5000 eS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
A Lost balance

Eyes, the poor fellow was cleaning
the window of the bank, standing on
the narrow ledge outside"
"Well?"
"He lost his balance"
KILLED."
mo, the cashier defaulted with it,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

MACHINIST-Fore in machine shop.
III One who understands automatic mar
chinery and tool making and Is good or
ganizer. Must furnish highest recornz
mendatons. Steady work and good sals-
ny to competent man. Address Metallic
Specially Mfg Co.. SO North Sd street.
Philadelphia. 6-23-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

MACHTNlST-Expert In running wita
IA forming, buckle tonguing and head
ing machines. Must be OK periencod with
double stroke headers and have best of ref
erences. No other need apply. Steady
work at good payto the right man. Ate
dress Metallic Specially Mfg Co.. so NORTH
Sd street. Philadelphia. 6'23-z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

WANTED-Ho usekeepers TO call and
W see our line of new and second
hand Furniture, Stoves, Clothing. Shoes
etc. Special prices on Iron Bedsteads:
Springs and Mattresses Bedsteads, 81. 98.
Springs, $l.98; Mattresses, $i.os. Abra-
ham Cohen. 246 Bank ST. 5-z3-st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

WANTED-The people TO know that tbs
Salvation Army industrial store I'D
now located at As Union street. Store open
evenings, Tuesday and Friday excepted.
6-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing stock Quotations.

Money on call firmer at IN per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 31SQ4M per cent.
Exchanges. 8 so.551. 087; balances, $s,s97, o64.
las r,cr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

DOR RENT-First floor, five rooms, fur
u mace and all improvements, $22;
third floor SIP, at 9Ol North Main. Inquire
Russell Bierce, As Elizabeth street. 6-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

EOR SALE-Up-to-date drug store, COM
i plete stock; everything that goes
to make a first-class drug store. Quar-
tered oak fixtures. Puffer soda fountain,
also cash register. Established Mstle
over two years. Will sell at bargain as
the owner Is going to leave city. Address
Drug Store, Democrat office. 6-5tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

TOR SALE-lt will cost you nothing to
IL look at one-family houses, 2 with
good barn and garden; lots Of fruit. The
others at about cost of building. Also two
small farms three miles out. ]. E. SAND
IFORD, 100 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
miscellaneous.

MONEY loaned at low rate on real e.
Ii tate and suburban property. Apply
at 122 Meadow street, New Haven, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
POPULAR PENNY A WORD ADVS
WHD8ED.

WANTED-People to Insure their fsire
w niture. Look out for fire. James
A. Hynes & Son. - East Main street.
Room 9. 6-23-i2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

INOR SALE-A 4-family house on Charles
i street, 49, want to sell cheap. Small
amount cash and easy payments. Inquire
1919 Charles street. 6-23-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

NV as we'll Is gentle
w men to know that recent I'm prove
ments make our dining room one OF The
most convenient places to drop in for ii
lunch at any hour. Our zoe dinner. 6 Tor
a dollar. is popular fixture. Avery 3.
South Main ST, opp. Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

no YOU want a truss If so go TO Wat
~ erbury Drug Co., corner East Main
and Spring streets, and get the advice of
an experienced truss man, who Fas sold
hundreds of trusses to satisfied customers.
7-o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

EOR SALE-Marble counter slab, store
IL awnings, nearly new. Sell cheap.
Call 1856 Mill street 6-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

WANTED-By Lithuanian girl, a pea
w sition as hcusekeeper, address
Agatha Baltrusaitis. 1903 James Street.
6-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
For SELE.

DOR SALE-Private family must sell
Il a handsome walnut upright piano, al
most new. Good sweet tone, full guaran
tee. Call evenings. Vine street. o-23-3,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
SAYIN ROCK PLEASANT VIEW HOTEL

Beautifully situated on Beach street.
corner Washington avenue, facing the
sea- Unrivalled bathing, boating and
fishing. Summer boarders will find
this one of the most desirable places
along Long Island Sound. House thor
oughly renovated. New management.
J. OAMPANE, Proprietor. 6-24-1m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

EOR SALE-A lot of pictures; any sub
Il ject for S9c. Also all kinds of house
hold furniture on easy weekly payments.
Metropolitan Household Goods Co., 20l
East Main street. 6-2l-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

WANTED-Men or women loo repre-
sentatves for high class magazlne
Large commissions. Cash prizes. Wril&
J. N. Trainer. 30 East Washington square.
New York. N. Y. 1-l8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

dor SALE-Househol furniture, almost
Il new. Reason for selling, family to
move out of town. Call J. Ginsburg, 9
Vine street. 6-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

TT .OST-A fire badge. owned in New Ha
IL ven. Marked Associated Press. :
Lost at parade last Sunday. 6-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

WANTED = Position as bockkeeper.
w Good experience. Can furnish rei>
erence. Address 'Bookkeeper. Democrat
office. 6-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

EoR SALE, CHEAP-A good horse.
i weight about 900 pounds. 10 years old,
good roader. Call evenings on William
Atkinson, Mill Plain, Frost road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

EloR SALE-The building corner Of
Il South Main and Jefferson streets;
also the brick buildings corner East Main
and Orange streets. Divided up to suit
purchasers. Men with everything behind
their eyes blank, have neither use for
nor talk for. The common sense man
that knows good thing when he aces It
can have a bargain. If not sold in two
weeks long lease will be given. I'm for
the tides. Inquire of Joe Corr. 6-l3-l2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

DENSlON VOUCHERS, correctly enz
4 ecuted day or evening. by George
Robbins. Pension Claim Agent. IS Center
St. Fire Insurance. l1-3f-Iy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

ECR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
Il man and wife, with use of kitchen If
desired. Cars pass door. Inquire at Dem
ocrat office. 6-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

EoR SALE-A good pair of heavy
4 horses, kind and gentle everywhere.
Inquire cor. South Elm and Scovill SITS.
6-2O-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

WANTED-One small safe and desk
w Write TO H. Fine. ITO North Elm
street 6-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

0LD gas and electric fixtures made IA
" look Ike new q. half regular cost
Waterbury Electric Plating and ChandslIs.
Co., Moriarty's building. East Main street
Work guaranteed. called for and delivered
Telephone 243.l5. il-9-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

ITO Rents first-class rooms at 2l4
i South Elm street. Inquire on the
premises. M. Meyers. Tel. 1918. 6-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

nor RENTING rooms, all improve
II mnnts. 90 Locust street. Inquire on
premises. 6-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

EOR Reimbursement at 1913 Franklin
Il street Inquire at 100 Burton street.
6-23.a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

ITO RENT Tenement Of five rooms,
i third floor, all improvements. l36
Washington Street. 6.23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24
FOR REDO.

ITO RENT-Flat of six rooms. all mod
/ ern improvements. Apply to Patrick
Holohan, Holohan block, l49 South Main
street. o-25-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

ITO RENT-Four rooms at 81 South Elm
l. street. o-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-24

WANTED-A chambermaid at CONNER
cial house, Naugatuck. 6-24-3
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-01-01
THE PEOPLE ARE FLEECED.
Into the Pockets of the
Voters.

The investigation. OF those two emf
nent lawyers. Holmes Conrad and
Charles J bonaparte. Of the postal scan
dals. expose more rottennessa and involve
many much higher in authority than the
legal proceedings indicate. In their re-
port they denounce Perry Heath. the
secretary Of the republican national
committee, in immeasured terms. and
say that Charles Emory Smith. ex-post-
master general. Robert Tracewen.
comptroller Of the treasury. Henry A.
Castle. auditor for the post Office depari-
ment, aad the late and present postmas-
ters Of Washington, ID. c.. all appear TO
have shared in the sponsibility for the
acts OF the minor officials that have
been indicted. They also say that the
"Tulloch charges" have never been
properly investigated. The far-reach-
ing grab game OF the minor officials has
been described by the Kansas City jour
nal in a way that Will bring the mat
ter home TO the voters:
Whenever within the last ten years
anyone in America mailed a letter. the
>chances were that he deposited IL in a
letter box which was bought by graft.
painted by graft and attached to the
lamp post by graft. lie found what time
the letter would be collected BY reading
time card put on the letter box By
graft The mailcarrier who took up the
letter. if he lived in the east. perhaps
paid bride TO get his JOB or 10 get an
increase Of salary. The postman placed
the letter in pouch suspended from
shoulder strap, both Of which were sOsi
10 the government by fraud, and carried
! il to the post Office. where. perhaps.
some favored or mulcted clerk Cancelled
| the stamp with ink and machine fraud
ulently foisted upon the post depart
ment. The letter was then bundled up
with other mail matter tied together
with a piece Of Irvine or leather thong
/ which the government was swindled in
TO buying. and thereupon thrown into a
railroad mail bag; and this bag. its fas-
tener. its locks. its keys. became public
property by three distinct and separate
CRAFTS. Finally. the laden bag was sent
& DAA ~ A4At ~ tAlA eAAFAN4--r ~ NAAh AAAAAC
I told out b. a peculiar clock. during every
! tick Of which Uncle Sam was being OUT
/ rageously robbed and swindled"
IL might be added that the greatest
graft has not been included, the rail-
Y roads every time a wheel goes round
/ charge Uncle Sam more than twice as
much for carrying a pound Of mail as
they charge the express companies. The
postal cars. even while standing still,
\ are bringing rentto the railway corpora
tons equal each year 10 double what they
cost 10 buy from the car manufactur-
ers.
Yet the voters in many states seem 10
approve this era Of looting. and go on
electing representatives Of the party
whose morality has departed and whose
slogan is stand pat"