Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
FOURTH CLASS MEN MEET
District Association of Postmasters at
Council Bluffs.
WOULD ENTER THE CIVIL SERVICE
President Barry Of Iowa League
Makes Address FnvorIng substi-
tuition of Business for
Politics.

w. B. Keith Of Mondamln and L. L. Rey-
nolds Of Little Sioux were reelected presi-
dent and secretary-treasurer, respectively,
at the midsummer meeting of the district
association of postmasters Of fourth class
offices held yesterday in the federal build
ing.
The following vice presidents Represent
ing the several counties embraced in the
district organization. were elected;
Audubon-R p. Larson. Kimbantown-
Carroll-P. NJ. Moore, Arcadia.
Cass-W. b. Davis, Lewis.
Crawford-W. L. spottswood, West Side.
Fremont-H. NJ. Townsend, Randolph.
Harrison-Fzra Miller, Pisgah.
Mills-T. F. Plumb, Silver City.
Montgomery-A. F. Newquist, Stanton.
Page-T. r. Shaw, Coin.
Pottawattamie-W. p. Dinwiddie. Mace
donia.
shelby-A. D. Ames. Kirkman.
These delegates in addition to the vice
presidents were elected to attend the meet
ings of the state league, to be held in Des
Moines, October 10, and the meeting Of the
national organization. to be held at the
same place, October Il, Is and 16:
Audubon-R. H. Garnet, Hamlin.
Carroll-H. L. Olds, Ralston.
CASA. w. Baird, Marine.
Crawford-Robert Moffett. Buck Grove.
Fremont-C. B. Abbott, Imogene.
characterization Keith and Secretary
Reynolds.
Mils-E. M. Duke, Henderson.
Montgomery-W. r. Draper, Stennett.
Page-w. e. McKowen, Hawleysville. .
Pottawattamie-J. F.. Owens, Hancock.
Shelby-S. A. Bendon, Portsmouth.
In Favor of Civil Service.
In addition to adopting resolutions ex-
tending thanks to Congressman Walter 1.
Smith, Postmaster A. S. Hazelton Of Coun-
ell Bluffs and Inspector J. s. Swenson for
their interest in the association, the meet
ing placed itself on record as favoring the
placing of fourth class postmasters under
the civil service.
In part the resolutions adopted were as
follows:
That in our judgment the merit system is
right, just and equitable, both to the de-
we believe that in all fairness we should
be placed under the classified civil serv-
ice whereby each postmaster would be COM
PEELED to stand on his own merits and
would be encouraged to give his best to
the service.
That we favor a local rural free delivery
parcel post, for the delivery of parcels
along the route from the local postoffice
at which the parcel originates.
That We favor a just and equitable allow
ance for rent, light and fuel, based upon
the gross receipts of our offices.
That the government ownership of all
fixtures in all offices would give better
sdllSldCuOn tndH the present arrangement.
Feature of Opening Address.
The feature of the opening session in
the morning was the address by Charles
o. Barry of Walker, president of the Iowa
State league of postmasters Of fourth class.
In opening Mr.. Barry warmly commended
! the work of President Keith and Secretary
Reynolds in making this district one OF
the very best in the state and declared
that the district was one OF two in the
state fortunate in having the assistance
or a first class postmaster in a first class
office. Your district is very fortunate
In having the able assistance Of a first
class postmaster in a first class postoffice.
l know of but one other district in the
state that is thus favored and that is
Burlington. In Postmasters Hazelton and
Waite we have two Iowa postmasters who
not only take an active part in all the
meetings held In their districts, but who
give their time and money to see that the
meetings are a success and never miss ar
opportunity to encourage the work among
all postmasters." said the state president
Inspector SwensOn on Hand.
Congressman Smith addressed the meet.
irg as did Postmaster Hazelton. Congress.
man Smith told of postal legislation
ShoSNSu ny NOh6ItSS White MT. ftdZelIOf
spoke generally on matters connected will
the service, especially as affecting fourth
class offices. Post Office Inspector ]. s
Swenson answered and made rulings on &
number OF questions which were pro
pounded to him for the benefit Of those II
attendance. w. II. James, president OF tn
Pottawattamie county association of rura
free delivery carriers was also heard from
The following committees were appointed
at the morning session.:
Resolutions-Ezra Miller. Pisgah; W.. o
smith, California Junction; w. p. Din
widdie, Macedonia.
w. S. Bronson, Irwin; w. L. spottswood
! West Side.
The afternoon session was devoted to
discussion OF questions OF interest to tn
members, to the election OF officers ar,
other routine business.
The meeting was well attended. amonI
those present beirg several members O
the rural carriers association.
w. C. Dorsey OF Louisville, Neb., presi
dent Of the Nebraska State league O
fourth-class postmasters, was a visitor a
the session and in response to an invita-
ton addressed the meeting, telling Of tn
work being done by the organization 1
his state.
Ihe tourth-class postmasteTs in attend
ance included: w. p. Dinwiddie, Mace
donia; Nellie Haldeman. Loveland; w. /
Spottswood, West Side; w. w. Morton
Modale; Ezra Miller, Pisgan; W. S. Bron
son. Irwin; A. 7. Newquist, Stanton; "
b. Keith, Mondamin; L. L. Reynolds. Lit
tie Sioux; l.. H. Bolton, McClelland; w. {
Smith California Junction; S. A. Bender
Portsmouth; T. F. Plumb, Silver City;
~ Owens TIanaAAls na-.a n.
lett; Jacob Yeiger. Minden; Z. NJ. Duk,
Henderson; {. b. Abbot, Imogene.
GARNER TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATE
board of Supervisory Grants Reques