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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

AS soon as we divorce love from the
occupations of life, we find that labor
degenerates into drudgery -Whlpple.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

Sincerity. a deep genuine sincerity
is the first Characteristic of all men In
any way heroic.-Carlyle.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
Results All That Count.

Who asks whether the enemy were
defeated by strategy or by valorr-
Virgil
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

Don't pose as an earthly angel un-
less you want to attract suspicion
your way.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADEDf
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
SeA@ SSy p
"a @1zi5s9@A -

IA T BREAKFAST we have no
- -zA time to spare. for the du-
ties OF the day are
clamorins for attention; at the noon
day dining hour some of the family are
absent; but at six o'clock In the evening
we all come to the tea table for chit
chat and the recital OF adventures We
take our friends in with us. the more
friends, the merrier"-T. Dewitt Tai
mage
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
d56z27B;a 80 ;:... e.. &

IN. the American cook. as a
rule. uses too much pep
per. and English sauces. An overdose of
condiments kills the finer tastes. Chef
OF st. Regis
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

Honest politicians are as plentiful
in some places as white blackbirds.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

for curing cramps rThea nd az ls by using
Pifnktuer Perry DdpisD. This medicine has su =
taned the reputation for overT yearsc soc and 5Oc
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

No Alonzo. a silver cup never runs
when II is chased.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

Falling Eyelashes and All Eyes That
Need Care Try Murine Eye Salve. Asep-
tic Tubes--Trial Slze-25c. Ask Your Drug
sist or Write Murine Eye Remedy Co..
ChlcaRO
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

Y OF what we would. but what
we must
Makes up the sum ~ living
Heaven Is both more and less than Just
IN taking and In giving.
swords cleave to hands that sought the
pillow.
And laurels miss the soldiers brow"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18

Mrs. Wipsiow's Soothing syrup.
foFehlidren teething. sOftenA Tho gums. redueeain
ANIMATION AlAys palm. cures wind cole. As SOtls.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-18
IT @,.. .I-!ETa'.'S,,zz#. !, s. s
Economical Ideas.

to Oe served"

~ minutes success paws the failure OF
yenrs "-Robert Browning
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
Application No. 1903.

Application No. 1903.
Notice of Application for Per-
mission to Appropriate the Public
Waters of the State of Nevada
Notice is hereby given that on
the 23dda y of August, 1910, in
accordance with Section Is,
Chapter XXI, CT the Statutes of
1909, one Golconda Cattle Company
of Golconda, County of Humboldt
and State of Nevada, made ap-
plication to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission to ap-
propriate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such appropri-
alton is to be made from Rock
Creek and tributaries at points N.
l3 degrees 81 minutes E 275O feet
from the / stake on S. side of Sec.
80, T. 40 NJ, R. 48 E., M.D.B. & M.
by means of a reservoir and dam,
and all flood and unappopriated
water is to be conveyed to points
in all that part of T. 38 N, R. 46
E., T. 38 NJ, R. At E., T. 80 NJ. R.
Al E., Sec. SO, T. 80 NJ, R. 46E.,
Sec. 6 in T. 80 NJ, R. 48 E., and
Secs. 81 and &c.. T. 40 N, R. 48E.,
M. D. B. & NJ, not irrigated under
previous appropriations by means
of spillways. headgates, tunnels
and bitches, and there used for ir-
rigation and domestic purposes.
Water hot to be returned to stream
Date of first publication September
8, 1910
Date of last publication October
ID, 1910.
Signed:
Emmett D. Boyle,
State Engineer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

Application No. 1888.
Notice of Application for Per-
mission to Appropriate the Public
Waters of the State of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 18th day of August, 1910, in
accordance with Section Is,
Chapter XXI, of the Statues of
1909, one Bradford Leavitt of San
Francisco, County of San Francisco
and State of California, made ap-
plication to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission to appro-
pirate the public waters Of the
State of Nevada. Such appropria.
ton is to be made from Maggie
Creek, at points in about SW3 Sec.
%, T. 81 NJ, R. 81 E., by means of
reservoir dam, and all unappro-
priated water is to be conveyed to
points TIPS. 81, 35, SO R. 81 E..
TIPS. "a, 35 and SO, R. SO E. TIPS.
SO NJ, R. 80 E.; TIPS. 35, SO and
81 NJ. R. al E., TIPS. "a, 35, SO &
81 NJ, R. AZ E., TIPS. 80, 81 SO, "a,
35, SO, & 81, N, R. 43 E., TIPS. 80,
81, 80, SO, 81, 35 and SO, NJ, r. "a
E., TIPS. 80. 81, 80, SO and "a NJ,
R. 45 E., and Fps. 80, 81 and 80
NJ, R. 46 E., M. D. M. by means OF
three main canals, and there used
for irrigation, town and domestic
purposes.
Water not to be returned to
stream.
Date of first publication August,
25, 1910.
Date of last publication Septem.
Der, 20, 1910.
Signed:
Emmett D. Boyle
State Engineer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

preparation is to be made from
Corral Cany n Greek. at points in
or near the Sci of S. ction Is, T.
% NJ, R. S., M. D. M. by means
of a reservoir and two cubic feet
per seconds is to be conveyed to
points in the Sci of Sc. tion 9, T..
% NJ, R. Sc E. M. D. M. by means
of ditch, and there used for ir-
rigation and domestic purposes.
Water not to be returned to stream.
Date of first publication September
9, 1910
Date of last publication October
ID. 1910.
Signed:
Emmett D. Boyle,
State Engineer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

Application No. 1882.
Notice of Application for Per-
nilsson to Appropriate the Public
Waters of the State of Nevada
Notice is hereby given that on
the 2sth day of October, 1909, in
accordance with Section 25,
Chapter XXI, of the Statutes of
1909, one Golconda Cattle Com
pany of Golconda, County of
Humboldt and State of Nevada,
made application to the State
Engineer of Nevada for permission
to appropriate the public waters of
the State of Nevada. Such appro-
priation is to be made from Rock
Greek and tributaries. at points N.
76 degrees 9 minutes E 2750 feet
from the / stake on the S. side OF
Sec. so, 7. 40 NJ, r. 48., E., by means
of reservoir, dam and headgates,
and $500 acre #. is to be conveyed
to points in T. 38 NJ, R. 46 E., T.
38 NJ, R. At IT. 80 N, R. Al E.,
Sec. SO, T. 80 NJ, R. as E., Sec
6, T. 80 NJ, R. 40 E. and Secs. 81
and 80, 7. 40 NJ, R. 48 E., M. D.
B. & M. not now under irrigation
by means of spillway, tunnel anc
bitches. and there used for irriga
tion and domestic purposes.
Water not to be returned t.
stream
Date of first publication Angus
rs, 1910.
Date of last publication Septem
Der 20 1910.
Signed:
Emmett D. Boyle
State Engineer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
Application No. 1884.

Application No. 1884.
Notice of Application for Per-
mission to Appropriate the Public
Waters of the State of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 18th day of August, 1910, in
accordance with Section rs,
Chapter XXI, of the Statues of
1909, one Bradford Leavitt of San
Francisco, County of San Francisco
and State of California, made
application to the State Engineer
of Nevada for permission to appro-
pirate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such appropria-
tion is to be made from Pie Creek
and tributaries, Dorsey, Lone
Mountain, Fox Springs, Reeds,
Willow and CAM Greeks, at points
in about SW4 Sec. "a, T. 80 NJ, R.
So E., by means of a reservoir,dam,
all unappropriated water is to be
conveyed to points in TIPS. "a, IS
and SO NJ, r. 81 E., TIPS. 81, 35
and SO NJ, R. 3S E.; TIP. SO NJ, R.
80 E.; TIPS. 35, SO, and 81 NJ, R.
Al E.; TIPS. 81, IS, SO and 81 NJ,
r. AZ E.. TIPS. 80, 81 33, 81, 35, SO
and 81 NJ, r. 43 E.; TIPS. 80, 81,
80, SO, 81, 35 and SO N, R. a. E.,
TIPS, 80. 81, 80, SO and Sd N. ? R.
45 E. & TIPS. 80, 81 80 NJ. R. 46
E. M. D. M. by means of three
main canals, and there used for
irrigation, town and domestic
purposes.
Water not to be returned to
stream
Date Of first publication August,
Is, 1910.
Date of last publication Septem-
Der, 20, 1910.
Signed:
Emmett D Boyle.
State Engineer.
Mothers who spend the night
with sick baby appreciates the
help they get from McGEE'S
BABY ELlXIR;-especially in hot
weather. 1t quiets fever and
irritation. soothes the stomach,
cheeks the bowels and helps both
mother and child to obtain sleep
and rest. Price Csc and SOC per
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
Wheeler & Company
DEALERS IN
Candies, Tobacco, Cigars,
Magazines, ETC., Etc.
First Class akery Products
GIVE Us YOUR TRADE
-ALSO

When the bowels feel uncomfort-
able and you miss the exhilarating
feeling that always follows a
copious morning operation, a dose
of HERBINE will set you right in
couple of hours. If taken at bed
time you get it's beneficial effects
after breakfast next day. Price SOC
Sold by Elko Drug Co.
If you sit in a cool draft when
you are heated and get stiff neck
or lame back, you will be looking
for something that will ease the
pain. Fix your mind on BAL
LARD'S SNOW IMMINENT and
don't be talked out of it because it
is the best pain relieving liniment
you can get anywhere. Price Csc,
SOC and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by
Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
Application No. 1899.

Application No. 1893.
Notice of Application for Per-
mission to Appropriate, the Public
Waters of the State of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 10Th day of August, 1910, in
accordance with Section Is,
Chapter XXI, of the Statutes of
1909, one E. C. Mcclellan of Elko,
County of Elko and State of Ne
vada, made application to the State
Engineer Of Nevada for permission
to appropriate the public waters of
the State OF Nevada. Such appro-
priation is to be made from South
Fork of Humboldt River with
tributary, Dixie Creek. at points
about Sec. 10, T. 33 NJ, r. So E.,
M. D. M. by means of reservoir
dam, and all unappropriated water
is to be conveyed to points in TIPS.
90, 35 and SO NJ, r. 81 E., TIPS.
90, 35 and SO NJ, r. 38 E.; TIP. SO
NJ, R. 80 E.; TIPS. 35, 36 and 81
NJ, r. al E., TIPS. 90, 35, SO and
81 NJ. r. az E., TIPS. 30, 81, 33,
90, 81 and SO, 81, NJ, r, 43. E.;
TIPS. 30, 81, 80, SO, 81, 35 and SO
N, r. a. E.; TIPS. 80, 81 90, SO,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

Yellow complexion, pimples and
disfiguring blemishes on the face
or body can be gotten rid of by
doctoring the liver, which is
torpid. HERBINE is a powerful
liver correctant. 1t purifies the
system, stimulates the vital orangs
and put the body in fine vigorous
condition. Price SOC. Sold by Elko
D Co
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
Application No. 1896.

Notice Of Application for Per-
mission to Appropriate the Public
Waters of the State of Nevada
Notice is hereby given that on
the 25th day of August, 1910, in
accor nee with Section 25, Chapter
XXI Of the Statutes of 1909, one
George Brehe of Shelton, County
of Elko and State of Nevada, made
application to the State Engineer
of Nevada for permission to APP
propriate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such ap-
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

and "a NJ. R. AZ E.; and TIPS. 80,
81 and 80 NJ, R. 46 E., M. D. M.
by means of three main canals, and
there used for irrigation, town and
domestic purposes.
Water not to be returned to
stream.
Date of first publication August,
25, 1910.
Date ofilast publication Septem-
Der, 20, 1910
Signed:
Emmett D. Boyle
Stae Engineer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
One Acre.

1t is possible to make a living on
one acre Of land. The thing is being
accomplished in more places than one
A resident Of San Bernardino, Cal,
for many years made a good living on
single acre Of land. Around the
acre was row Of fruit trees, from
which he realized $500 for a season,
fruit. From quarter OF an acre in
strawberries he made 5000. From
the rest of the acre he took three
different crops OF vegetables, and was
so successful with them that he sold
$1,000 worth. besides keeping a Dig
and many fowls. 1t is said that in the
suburbs of Paris man. on less than
an acre OF land. under glass and heat.
ed by underground pipes, makes ten
crops of asparagus a year. for which
he receives $1,000.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
SERIAL O6O6

Carson City, Nevada
Sept. 8, 1910
A sufficient contest affidavit
having been filed in this office by
John Saval, contestant, againt
Homestead No. 1927, Serial Entry,
No. 0606, made Oct. %, 1906, for
Lots a, S, 9 & 10 Section 81, Town.
ship Al North, Range So E. M. D.
Meridian, by Ygnacio Arrascada
Contestee, in which it is alleged
that said Ygnacio Arrascada has
for more than six months last past
and next Immediately preceding
the date Of this affidavit, deserted
and abandoned his said homestead;
that said Ygnacio Arrascada is not
now upon the land embraced in
his said homestead Entry, and does
not reside upon said land, and has
not his home thereon, and has not
been upon said land and has not his
home thereon, and has not been
upon said land and has not resided
thereon and has not had his home
thereon for more than six months
last past the next Immediately
preceding the date hereof said
parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear, respond, and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10
o'clock a. m. on October 20, 1910,
before the County Clerk of Elko
County, at Elko Nevada land
that final hearing will be held at
l o'clock p. m. on November 10,
1910, before) the Register and
Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Carson City, Nevada.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit, filed Sept. l, 1910,
set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal
service Of this notice can not be
made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
Louis J. Cohn, Register
Earl w fremont, Receiver.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
We guarantee the best job of French
Dry Cleaning in Eastern Nevada
COMMERCIAL
I A / l. O R S
Watch Us Grow

Check cough coldtheon ir
ungs before it develops seriousl
case. BILLIARDS. HOREHOUND
SYRUP is an effective remedy for
all soreness or congestion in the
lungs or air passages. Price Csc.
soc, and 500 per bottle. Sold by
Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
POLAR PROVERBS.

Ais not a pole that glitters.
He poles best who poles last
Too many Cooks spoil the pole.
There's no pole like q north pole.
Where there's a pole. there's a way.
Uneasy lies the man who finds the
pole.
It's an i'll wind that blows nobody
north.
Polar communications corrupt good
manners.
A friend at the pole II worth two in
the bush.
A discoverer is known by the com.
pany he keeps.
One dash for the pole makes the
whole world kin.
A good claim is rather to be chosen
than grea' riches.
Don't count your records before thew
ire watched.-Carolyn Wells in Judge
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
BUSINESS LOCALS

A child that has intestinal
worms is handicapped in its
growth. A few doses of WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE destroys
and expels worms; the ehild i'm
nediately improves aud thrives
wonderfully. Price 25., per bottle.
Sud by Elko Drug Go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

The best example some people can
be Is by keeping out OF sight
A man can overdraw his wife's pa
tience worse than his bank account.
It's better TO be an ass and enjoy
life than wiseacre and be wretched
over it.
Little children are 80 naturally
honest that II fools the life out or
grown-ups.
The reason a man can make so
much love to girl Is he doesn't
dream she is making him do it.-New
York Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
Right Bathing

The pores Of the skin have more
to do in maintaining ones good
health than is generally supposed.
They are a source of elimination Of
certain poisons that the body gen.
crates.
The pores should be kept in
healthy condition by frequent and
proper bathing
To battle properly one must have
the right bathing requisites.
We can supply anythiEgneeded.
SPONGES, Rubber Sponges,
Bath Mitts, Bath Brushes, Neutral
Soaps, Violet Ammonia, Toilet
Waters, Bath Powders. Etc.
Everything in right quality and
at right prices. Let US furnish
what you need.
ELKO DRUG COMFY
INCORPORATED
In Business for Your Health
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
bottle. SOLD by Elko Drug Co.
WARMING

Owing to my beef cattle being
pastured in the fields along the
river, all persons are hereby for.
hidden to hunt or fish on my ranch
west of town.
William Hunter.
Elko, Nevada, Aug. 10, 1910.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

AS a consequence the women tai
about cooks and clothes. and the me
about weather and women.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

See DR.. Gilliland when needing
dental work. Office over drug
store.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

The trouble is that were we to try
to develop the art Of keeping still we
should Immediately begin to talk
about it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

Conversations are fortunately for
gotten as soon ss they are over, other
wise people would be 80 mortified
over their inane remarks that they
would seek new friends every day.
The idea that when people meet It ia
necessary for them to talk has grown
out Of helpless self-distrust. Not over
five out OF a million people say any.
thing when they converse.-Life.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

Conversation may be divided int
chats. arguments. PINE and palaver
with gossip and quarrels as side is
sues
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
An AntldotA.

An Antldote.
Mrs. Crabshaw--The doctor said nv
condition was due to living in an over.
heated room.
Mrs. crawford-What did he recon.
mend7 ''"'
Mrs. Crabshaw--A steam.heated IA,
Judge. """
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23

People spend thousands of dollars
in education, In books, in travel, in
theater tickets and all that In order
To he able to carry on a conversation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
CONVERSATION.

Conversation Is one of the blights
Of civilization.
The art of conversation Is a lost
one and the art OF keeping still de-
mands cultivation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
Contest Notice

Department of the Interior
u. S. Land Office.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-09-23
I. eoopEniEHc Hanaess

.jCCHro!-ND H"~E!
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-22
DANCE TO SAVE LIFE

CHICAGO. Ill. Dec. 21.-The col cred population of Chicago is on
 edge ia anticipation of the grand balf' to be given tomorrow night, the proceeds of which will be enl- ployed in an attempt to save Thom- as Jennings, the finger print bur. slar, from the galiows. Jennings, a negro ex-couyict, was recently convicted of the murder of Clarence Hitler, whose house he is alleged to have entered for the purpose of- robbery. Finger prints left in the soft paint on q rear porch rail
 ing were the principal evidence against the negro. The proceed. Of the bali will be used to carr; tie case to the supreme court foi a ruling on the admissibility o
 finger print evidepce' in Q trial
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-22
OREGON TEACHERS MEET

PORTLAND. Ore. Dec 2I. The western division Of the Oregon State Teachers association met in Port land today and began what promised to be the most profitable c"nven- ton in the history of the organiza tion. Teachers from all of the coun- ties embraced in the territory of the association were present when the gathering was called to order this morning by President E. T. Moores of Salem. The principal speakers heard during the day were nr. Margaret. Schallenberger. of the State Normal school at San Jose. Cal, and Dr. David Snedden, com missioner of education of Massa- chusetts. The convention vii con tinue it's sessions over Thursday and Friday.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-22
DEATH PENALTY DELAYED

OAKLAND. Cal. Dec 21.--one Of the lrngest legal fights ever waged in California by convicted murderer to escape paying the pen alty for his crime has ended here with the re-sentencing of Mark A. Wilkins to be hanged in February rext Wilkins crime was the murd CT of vernie Carmin, woman who hved with him as his wife, iE November, 1907. The woman died from poison. The crime was com mitted in a little cottage in Elm hurst, near here, where the c7uple lived After committing the murder Wilkins buried his victim in quick
 lime in the yard hack of the house.
 Wilkins was tried in the early [ part cs 1908. He was quickly con
 yicted and sentenced to be executed in November af that year. Then
 began a legal battle that has es tablished a record for longevity in the criminal records Of this state i Though Teputed so be a burglar by 1 profession ard having q long pris T
 record. Wilkins is we'll educated anc
 is said to come of a well-to-dt [ family. Every step known to the
 law was employed in fac nast tt save him from the gailows. Tn
 ease was %-sarried to the highes courts, bus without avail The high est tribunal reaffrmed the jad&
 nient Of the trial court, sssd afte fa legal battse lasting three year there now appears no legal meant
 for the condemned murdered to es cape the death penalty.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-22

mail on Sundays, and this sentiment should be respected. If the plan of discontinuong entirely Sunday serv- ice by letter carriers which is now being tried in ? -p.ae'5 of the larger cities. where the sentiment of the communities is strongly in favor of Sunday closing, proves practicable, 1t would seem that the desired result may be obtained without legislation"
 A renewal of the recommendation that thirty days leave of absence with pay be allowed postoffice clerks and city letter carriers is made. Un- ter existing law not exceeding fifteen Jays leave of absence with pay may be allowed clerks and carriers.
 From the view point of economy and efficiency in the service congress is urged in the report tt take action looking to the retirement with some reasonable pension provis ion of the superannuated employees tof the post office department.