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ing the rights of warships may well in
spire some uneasiness for the future.
Victory for Russia.
The Telegraph also prints a moderate
editorial. II says that, assuming the
version given OF the report, is accurate,
Russia has certainly gained q diplomatic
victory.
The Morning Post. Tory organ which
advocated forcibly stopping the Russian
fleet. says that a new dogma of interna-
tional law has been established. A
peaceful neutral vessel has now no
rights and no protection against bel
Hgerent. 1t declares that the lack OF
hrmHess on the part of the government
has huIailiated TIE nation liz the eyes OF
the world
The Daily News (RadicaD says that
the report is drawn in the interests of
peace rather than justice.
The Chronicle U1iberaD says the Rus
sian navy has won its first victory IN
the japanese war against trawiers IN
the North sea-. and the Russian govern
ment has also won its first victory of
the War in Paris.
The Daily Mail declares that the. re-
port has dealt death blow to arbitra-
tion. People reading the amazing YER
dict will rub their eyes and ask If they
are living IN a world of dreams.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

KIeptomauia was the defense made by
Attorney Carringto.i. who represented
Mary Stewart in the Police Court to-
day charged with the larceny of about
$50 worth Of clothing. jeweiry, and
money from members of the choir CT
the Church of the Epiphany.
Judge Kinball refused to believe that
the young woman. scarcely out of her
teens. was irresponsible for her actions.
and sentenced her to- pay 800 or serve
$50 days in jail Four eases Were heard.
She pleaded net guilty in each but was
convicted in all of them.
Seldom has the Police Court been edi-
fed as much as it was today by the
presence of the most prominent mem
bers Of the church where the larcenies
occurred on the night of February 3.
Pending the imposing of sentence by
the court. the room was crowded to
oveFfowing.
Description OF
Miss Stella Johnson. petite and de-
mure brunette. clad iii a long tan rain
coat. giving her address as 600 Sixth
street northwest, tod Judge Kimball
that she was a member of the Epiphany
Church choir and was there on the night
the articles were stolen. She had a
costly handbag, a purse. card case. and
about 8. 30 in money stolen from her
The articles were left in the room II
which the choir members don the black
robes preparatory TO going into the
church.
Testimony was next heard from Miss
Margaret Marean, a handsome blonde
from Brookland. who said that her
pocketbook containing some cash and
car tickets had been stolen from the
rDbtfae room
a breastpin valued at $50 and priced
highly as an heirloom by Mrs. George
Terry was also stolen. Mr.. Terry, who
appeared in court because of the III
ness of his wife, said he accompanied
Mrs. Terry to church on February 8.
and knew that she wore the pin which
was missing after the services
Tell-Tale Fur Boa.
Miss Lillian HALEY. from whom fur
boa. worth $50. was stolen, told the
same story as the other witnesses. She
wore the boa to church. Ie.t it In the
robing room, and discovered that it was
missing when she came out This boa
was stolen By the Stewart woman, who
sold it to Abraham Kebesky, a
pawnhroker. He failed to make re-
port TO Police Headquarters regarding
The purchase Of the boa and in addition
TO being fined $50 for that offense he
was assessed $40 for buying stolen
property.
IN Mary Stewart Judge Kimbali rec
egnized a woman who had been before
him on several occasions. each time the
charge being larceny. From the bench
today he told Of convicting the young
woman on a charge Of stealing $50. and
afterwaFd taking her personal bona.
suspending execution of the sentence
of $50 fine or half year in Jail
A Former Conviction.
The Stewart womaT~was employed as
a nurse at the Washington Asylum Hos
pital on December Is. That day a pa
tient in her charge was robbed Of $50.
Miss Stewart pointed to the head nurse
rs the guilty party. Superintendent
Ztnkhan, of the institution, says the
head nurse paid over $50 IN cash. al
though she protested that she was in
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
BRAVE ICE FIGHTERS
NOW TAKING A REST

After eight or ten hours Of battling
with the ice yesterday, Commodore"
Sutton ana his feet of twelve tug
boats are lying at rest at the Seventh
street wharf today, waiting for Il COM
bination Of the elements to help them
clear the river.
MIR Sutton sail today that although
they had broken a channel 400 feet
wide from Aqueduct Bridge TO Aiexan-
dria the ice was not moving at all:
This is due to the fast that there is no
current to force the ice cakes down
stream aud there has been no wind to
speak of in severe days
The fleet of ice fighters viii take q
rest now until warmer weather APP
tugboats IS injured in some wa OF
other. One. boat had a wheel torn off
IN the ice, and others reported injuries
to the ice plows, etc
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
DIED.

DsATI4 4EY-AHTHUR DeATLEY. formerly
CT Washington, .. c.. at his residence, Bal
timore. hid. 1t
FOx-on Wednesday. February %. 1905. at
The Portner. LUCY LAURA FOX, daughter
OF James H. end Sarah 3. Fox. II
HAGNER-In Washington city, on Thurs
day morning, February q, 1865, at 8 o. clock
IN the segenty-sixth year of her age. LOUISA
HARRISON EAGNER. wife of Alexander
B. HagneF. and daughter of the late Ran
deiph Harrison and Heningham Wills. Of
Goochland county. Va
Funeral from st. Johns Church, Lafayette
Square. at 1850 o'clock. Saturday. February
IS.
9Hichmond. baltimore. and Annapolis pa
pers please copI.l fe23-2t
FRENCII-Ol Wednesday. February e.
1865. at the residence Of DIR. William &
French. 500 East Capitol street. Mrs. MARY
E. FRENCH, widow OF b. 3. French. feZ3-2t
HALsTED-On Tuesday. February 81 1906
at ssl5 p.H-. at his residence. 1886 Nineteenth
street northwest, after a short illness, JOHN
J.. husband Of Frances L. Halsted, aged
esghty-Ifree Years
Funeral at the New Church. Sixteenth and
CorcoFan streets. p. m, Friday. the Path.
New York and New Jersey papers please
copy.) II
sMITH-on Wednesday, February 22 1905
ST 10 a m, LIE ROY H. infant of
Carroll and Mary Smith tnee Wallaee).
Funeral private from parents residence
ssIs Prospect avenue northwest. Kindly omit
flowers.
tAlexandria and Baltimore pagers please
copy 1t
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
JAPAN HAS MADE
PEACE OVERTURES

cessions in regard to the press censor
ship. freedom Of worship and exemption
from public s. arch except III special
cases.
He added a definite prohibition against
agitating for the eo9vocation OF the
Iemskl Sober or anss other representa-
tive assembly. He also declared his un-
alterable adherence to the present inn
periai policy.
1t is understood that at the end of the
interview NJ Witte resigned the presi-
dency of the council of ministers.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
IN MEMPHIS;
WANTED IN WASHINGTON

Wanted in Washington or charge of
Edward Ingerso.I Wade is under arrest
IN Memphis, Tenn, and viii be brought
30 this city within the next ten days
to stand trial for his alleged crime.
Captain Boardrnan says Wade OBJ
tanned $50 fron, Major Bryan. member
of the law firm of which Senator Dick
OF Ohio is Il member, by fraudulent
means about eleven months ago.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.

The Washington Times advertis-
ing representative in Atlal.tic City
is John G. Benson. general manager
OF the Resort Advertising CO., Bart
lett building, North Carolina and
Atlantic avenues. All advertisements
will be accepted at the same rates as
at the home Office of The Washing
ton Times.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
Standard Starts Buying
It's Kansas Competitors

TOPEKA. Kan. Feb. 23-The Stand
ard Oil Compang has begun what is be-
lfeveG campaign to buy up every in
dependent property in the Kansas field.
and at the same time acquire posses
sion of all the damaging evidence that
might be used against 1t in the coming
Investigation. This information is Civ
en- out by Mayor E. N Bowen. of Inde-
pendence. headcaarters for the oil trust
in Kansas.
Mayor Bowen says the Standard has
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
BUTCHER Is KILLED
IN a KNIFE DUEL

duel with butcher knives In the ware
house of the Hosier Packing Company,
Henry Wibbe stabbed John Price in the
heart killing him instantly, after Price
had cut Wfbbe's chin and nose almost
off.
Running hone. wibbe told his mother
of the crime and disappeared
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

acquired ownership of the Consolidated
OH and Gas Company Of Independence
Further, he says, It Is reported the
standard has bought from /. n Knapp.
the biggest producer in the State. ey-
cry bit OF his oil, gas. and tank line
property, together with all of his books
and records
This is taken to mean that the Stand
ard has bid defiance to the Government
and the State, and from now on it will
be open war.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
Gear Yields But Little
To Popular Demands

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 2s-M
Witte, president of the council, went to
Tsarskoe-Selo yesterday afternoon and
submitted to the Car the report Of the
committee ordered by the ukase Of De-
cember %.
His majesty sanctioned certain con-
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He is A GRANDFATHER
AT AGE OF THIRTY-EIGHT

TOLEDO. Ohio. Feb. 2s-Bert House
man. OF this city. is one of the young
est grandfathers IN America. He Is
thirty eight years of age and his wife
is thfrty-six.
The first grandchild was born on Feb
ruary Is. He married at nineteen and
his wife was then seventeen. Their
first child was girl. who when sixteen
was married TO Gordon Boden, aged
seventeen.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
Sewing Machine Bargains,

real ones at Singer Stores. Buy here and
0eaI with the manufacturers. The Singer
Company is permanent and responsible.
its representatives are always at ham.
TO care for Singer Machines. Look soi
the red S. 1716 18th st NV. Gle 9th St
NV, 20 Pa. ave. Sc. 1868 n St nv.
Washington, d. c., 526 King ST., Ale
andrIa. Va
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
DEATH RECORD.


Anderson. John, /. Stanton ave-. D C.
Barber. Laura. 1. 49S + st. NV.
Burtholow. Ann s.. 80. se3 D st. NV.
bottom chas. W. So. 1923 r st. NV.
Grow. Patrick, 7s, Govt Hospital Insane.
Caldwell. Margaret, ca. 1929 st. NV.
Chester, Margaret, II. 1921 North Capitol St.
Estes. IleweIiyn e., 81, 1910 T st. nv.
Fcrto. Pasaqualie. b. Emergency Hospital
Foster. May. g. 3l4 Pennsylvania ave NV,
Click, Rachel B., 50, 1913 18th 81. NV
Grant. Henry. 10. GOVT Hospital Insane.
Grinder, Elizabeth. IS. Home for aged.
Grey, Richard. IS. Freedman's Hospital.
Green. Thomas. So. 235 17th ST.
Henry. William W, a, Govt Hospital Insane.
Harris. Frank. 90. Frsedmen-s Hospital.
Hickman. sfoliie, 80. I2G Brooks court NV.
Jones, Laura. 10. Washn Asylum Hospital.
Kraft. John. 20. so 10Th St
Mckenzie. John. 90. Garfield Hospital.
Palmer Minnie, I9. : Vincent St, Reno
soIgies. Juliet IS. 1890 Cincinnati st.
Thorne, BIanch. ii months 80 Ilth st. Sc
Tucker. Leroy W, days, 2257 18th ST. NV
Parsons. Mildred E. b. q mos, Io2l 18th NV.
Smith. Leroy. months, 54l5 Prospect ave.
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MARRIED.

ERsON-BoLANDT-In Fort Myer. at
the residence OF AIRS Bolandt. the nf,tfer
of the bride. on Saturday. February Is, :e05.
JOHN 4. Y. PETERSON and AGNES Bo-
LANDT. Ii
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

TO CURE COLD III ONE DAY.
Take Laxative BEomo Quinine Tablets. Al.
druggists refund the money il it fails to cure
e, W. Groves signature is on each box. *
seats
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
Muslin Underwear


A lot of soiled Short Skirts. made of
cambric. with deep fiounce on bottom
and trimmed with wide lace n nr
and inserting. Worth T5c. ~
Green Ticket price. .........--..As - -
Odds and ends in Skirt Chemise, with
round neck, finished with Val lace
and ribbon, and another style. made of
India Linen, trimmed with tucks. in
5s:aS s. and SIC oo ''Ss3ss sassa TisEss HsEsa 30e
pIlCS ..-..--.--..-.-.-,.. -
A lot Of soi!ed Cambria Gowns. en-
pire style. trimmed with embroidery
and Val. lace. and deen ruff z0e
fes trimmed with lace; worth n W
l5c. Green Ticket price.
100 dozen Low Neck Corset Covers.
made of cambria. French style. with
hemstitched rtIffle, also one
style trimmed with Torch
on lace. Green Ticket price,. e
Cambria Corset Covers, best Berke-
ley Cambria, in low and high neck
styies-only Il limited quantity Tr
OF lac goods. Green Ticket
III iee
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

TO OWNERS.
Having recently sold for cash $3.50 o0a
worth OF District OF Columbia realty
can re-Invest same In business property
or small houses.
]. EAKIN GADSRT.
fels-0 5zS 18th st. NV
NEW DOMESTIC sewing machine:
either chain or lock stitch; two ma
Chimes IN one: IghtesI running. bah
bearing machine; simple and darabIs.
Sold On monthly payments. Special
discount for cash Phone or mail orders
promptly attended to- DOMESTIC
SEWING MACHINE co. AGENCY. 50
+ st. nv. Machines rented. soc week
5a16-tg
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EEEE EVENING LECTURES
UNDER UxEEEEgoH
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Illustrated lectures to which the gem
eraI public is cordially invited. Chill
dren under sixteen years not admitted.
Program at o clock
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH, L Street
between Sixteenth and Seventeenth
February %. Florence Rev. John
Gordon.
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL, Seventh
street, between Pennsylvania Avenue
and c street southeast. FEBRUARY "a
Hollands 5 War With the Sea- Prof.
j. Howard Gore
WAsHINGTGN CITY LIBRARY. nj.
Ice" Rev s. NJ Newman. D. D.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

wv make Ticket Sale more inviting than the
M aS-fs strenuous undertaking TO better this each
- week but we believe do it.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Furnishings
New styles in Neck Ruches; very
fun side knife and accordion plealed
effects; rich warm shades of red, also
light blue. pink, plain white. black,
and two-tone white and black,
and d few of fancy quilted eff or
fects. Green Ticket price, per ~
feliS -.-.---...s-....--.,
Large Shoulder Collars for Children's
Coats and Dresses, in Battenberg,
Venice. Plouen Lace. in cream and
white-many pretty applique A nc
patterns; regularly 79c. Green ASS
Ticket price. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ready-made Spring Wells. In the very
newest effects. with wide hemstitched
around four sides, III gray. red, green,
navy. brown, black and white and two
toned effects. Elegant soft nf
finish chiffon; regularly 59c. 4SS
Green Ticket price.
New SILK Girdles - the advanced
spring and summer shipment-high
girdle effects worn back or front with
double row of shirring-shades OF
green. brown, black, navy. light blue
aud white. Made of the best kar
soft silks: regularly l9c- Green ~
Handsomely Mounted Combs, in the
newest designs, with Colonial Gold and
Je eWeied mountings-very fine scroll eff
fecta. also some mounted with
80 white stones (guaranteed), nT
in shell and amber. CSC val II ~
ues. Green Ticket price....-...
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

CONTINUED From First Page.)
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
YOUNG'S HOTEL.

BEAUMONT Tsaaessss ssa, ave- s,, De nsaea s
$50 daily; special weekly. j. B. CORE.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
HOTEL ARLINGTON.
HOTEL RUDOLF.

Open all year. European and Am Plan.
Ocean front rooms. Hot and cold sea al
fresh water baths. Orchestra. c, r, MYER
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

DeATLEy-ARTHUR DeATLEY. formerly
CT Washington, =. c., at his residence, Bal
tiTnore Md 1t
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
DR. l.. 6, WIGHT MAN ....Phys,oian and Surgeon.
Oates and Wightman Building
 Opp. Post Ottioe

for the addition to Central school. He is hampered somewhat for want of rock for the foundations, but work will be rushed once the stone walls are laid. Contractor Grabe, who will do the car penter work, is getting out the frames and otherwise preparing to keep his end up. A strong effort will be made to have the building ready by the open ing of the new school term.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
$500 REWARD
Arrest for Murder

Tall, light-complexioned, thin-faced Mexican, about feet, or 10 inches in height, small beard all over his face, heaviest on the chin; about B years of age: was wearing straw hat when last seen.
 Also, short, heavy-set Mexican; black {; looks like Yaqui; 22 or 23 years of age; smooth face; wearing blue over alls and black slouch hat, and carried dark colorcd coat when last seen.
 These men are wanted for the mur- der of Sam Plunkett and E. E. Kenne- dy at Livingstone, Gila county, Arizona, on July i2, 1905.
 They stole about $l00 in currency, a gold watch and 3S-caliber Colts re- volver on I5 frame
 Three hundred dollars will be paid for the arrest and conviction of the murderers. F.. F. STANLEY,
 Sheriff of Gila County, Arizcaa.
 Dated July l5, 1905.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
This Is the Last Notice

We want money. We have a mum Der of accounts which are due and pay able, and the people are able to pay.
 We have waited long and patiently have been lenient but it seems this kind of treatment is not appreciated by some few people. These are the ones we intend to reach at once.
 If these accounts are not settled al once, or proper arrangements made, wt must-for our own protection place them in the hands of our attorney for collection. This will add more costs. Come in while there is yet time This is the last notice.
 GLOBE COMMERCIAL Co. Globe, July 27, 1905.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
A Valuable Compilation

A volume of the Copper Hand Book for 1905, by Horace J. Stevens, was received by the SILVER BELT yester- day. An advertisement regarding it's valuable contents appears elsewhere in this issue. No work published on the subjects of copper mining, pros pccting, developing and smelting can excel it for breath of scope, accuracy and comprehensibility. The informa- tion on the capitalization and value of shares in the thousands of properties enumerated is almost indispensable to the investor.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
Gone to Superior

E. J. Edwards, Henry Thompson anc James S. Towle left for the Superior district on Wednesday afternoon to look after mining interests of New man, Gibson, Thompson, Towle and others. There seems to be disposi- ton on the part of local people in that country to butt in on mining claims owned by the above and Judge Ed wards will fortify himself with data for the purpose of bringing suits tc quiet title. The party expects to re turn on Saturday night.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
Births

Born, in Globe, Arizona, July %, 1905, to the wife of John Ellis, 8 daughter.
 Born, in Globe, Arizona, July 24, 1905. to the wife of E. J. Bennett, a son.
 Born in Globe, July 22, to the wife oi Frank Cloud, a son.
 Born in Globe, July 20, to the wife oi George Davis, son.
 Born in Globe, July 20, to the wife of w. Stevens. a daughter.
 Born in Globe, July 26, to the wife ol C. w. Holt, a son.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
n of FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GLOBE
 y n a
Arizona Silver Belt
PERSONAL MENTION

A postal received by J. J. Keegan yesterday brought information that Lawrence Tulloeh will return to Globe about August 10.
 F. s. Hanna and George II. Thwaites left this morning for Sierra Ancha for an outing of ten days. Cameras will form a large part of their baggage.
 Fred H. Briggs has secured posi- tion with w. s. Sultan at the Arizona Commercial Copper company's plant on Copper Hill. He will assist in the assay office and camp store.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
4 dvance in Diamonds

Dealers have just been notified of a further advance of 20 per cent in the cost of diamonds to the importer. Dia- monds are safe investment and now is good time to make selection from a large stock of choice gems bought be- fore the advance. The Globe Jewelry Co. will give it's patrons the benefit of their forethought.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
NEW STEAM LAUNDRY Arrs

ments are practically completed for es- tablishing new steam laundry in Globe. A lot has been secured and machinery ordered. A suitable build ing will be erected in time to receive the working plant which will be of the most modern kind. Frank Lund. form erly of Troy, is financially interested in the neM venture
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27

The railroad man who depends upon watch that is not reliable takes his life in his hands All the best move ments and an infinite variety of cases at the Globe Jewelry Co.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOUSE-Tb

View House in North Globe are now in position and are as ornate as any in this vicinity. The bar is 24 feet in length and one of the most co omplete that the Brunswick, Bake, CoIlender company can turn out.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
MAKING GOOD PROGRESS The wal

are being raised rapidly for the exten- sion of the wholesale house of Solomon X Wickersham. The excavation for basement under the whole warehouse IS completed and it will be but short time till the structure is finished.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27

The handsomest devices in watch fobs and chains ever shown in Globe may be seen at the Globe Jewelry Co. 8 store. Their assortment IS large and varied
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
BASEMENT WALLS UP-Andre Mau-

rel has nearly finished the construction of the basement walls for his handsome new building in North Globe. Material is arriving daily and there will be no halt in operations.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27

MARRIED - On Wednesday evening Judge F. C. Robertson performed the marriage ceremony for Mrs. Matte Proctor and Thomas H. Thomerson, both of Troy. Graham county.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
NEW FIRM IN EwpENCE-A

delivery wagon made it's appearance on the streets Wednesday morning bearing the inscription: Edmondson X Board man. This is the shalow before, cast by the coming event of their opening up business in few days in the Pas quale Nigro block.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
WAREHOUSE FINISHED

storage warehouse for J. P. McNeil at the Bone street crossing of the railroad is completed and will soon be filled with new stock for the fall demand.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
BAND CoNCERT-The Globe co

band will give its concert on Saturday evening this week, instead of Friday as heretofore announced. Watch the weekly announcements in the SILVER BELT
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
School House Extension

Contractor Geo. F. Briggs is busily engaged on the stone and brick work
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27

Don't lose the pieces but have your jewelry repaired at once by the Globe Jewelry Co. If your timepiece neaL regulating, there is the place to got the best work at reasonable rates.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27

FOR RENT LARGE ROOM, ,NICEIY
 furnished; suitable for two gentle men. Apply to H. E. Williams, neu to new Gibson residence. tf
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
Choicest Lot on the Hill

For Sale. Owner leaving town. In- quire at the Globe Real Estate Office.
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27
Weather Report

For the week ending July 26, 1905:
Arizona silver belt., 1905-07-27

DR. B. c. Fox, Vol. Observer.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-09-06

With all the cures for yellow fever
and the advent of cold weather, this
country will not be entirely rid of it
until some of the sensational divorce
suits have been concluded and many of
the others prevented.
Under the head of foreign missions,
what would be the matter of Mr.. Rookie
Teller paying the price of peace, but
then at present he is paying for more
than he is getting in some lines and in
others he is getting more than he has
paid for.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-09-06

Hon. J. T. McCleary seems to have
risen above the protests of some of the
members of his party and is about to
take his place at the head of one of the
greatest committees Of the house. He
is to be chairman of the comittee on
appropriations, and there is some show
then of the people of this city getting
a public building and the defenders
of the city getting their proper recog-
milton at the hands of the pension de-
partment. Mr.. McCleary has demon
strated that he is strong man, and
has succeeded in spite of the oppo-
sition of some of the editors of his
district who would liked to have been
postm asters.