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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18
40 TRACE or EDWARDS,
| detectives Make Thorough search I'm
Palmyra SciEhborhood.
[speeIal to The Tlmes- pisnatch

ISV"cIdI 70 The Times Dispatch.
Pa!hlNri. Va, April l7.-Aftcr spend
ing Ing Two days and nights III going over
ny country within radius of ten
rules of Palmyra, Detective Baldwin
and his men have been unable to finI
any trace or information in regard Ia
me man VINO was seen near PALMYRA
on sunday and again on Monday, sum
posed to be Wesley Edwards, the out
law: Reliable witnesses testify In
having seen and talked to a man, and
wnether 1t was Edwards the dctec-
Ives nave been unable TO find out.
Ihey consider further sea rch in the
heig hborhood useless and left on To-.
days train.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18
Declines TO Definite

Silver Creek, Neb.. April l7-CoioneI
Roosevelt to-day declined TO engage in
Joint debate with Congressman Gard
mar, OF Massachusetts. who said an
effort was being made to link the
name of President Taft with that oil
Senator Lorlmer and other unpopular
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18
Married in .wnah,nxtnn.

W.. @. r. Frayser announces the
marriage OF his daughter, ida Bcrta,
TO James Walter Proctor, which took
place at the home OF the brides sister.
Mrs. NJ, Il. Frayser. Washington, y.
G., on Wednesday. April II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18
peath sentcnee AholI,hea.

Columbus. o.. April 1.-THE consti-
tutional Convention to-day adopted. 60
to 81. Delegate Plcrce's proposal abol-
'shing capital punishment rho pro-
posai contained an amendment provid-
ing i'ie imprisonment for first degree
murder.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18

New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroad There is much interest in
to morrow's session. when tho hnan-
clal report and the election of lay dol
esates to the annual conference will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18
'rHE WEATHER.

foreenst: For observation-disclosures. ana
~" ,hurndhEi Friday FUR, moder-
winds. 10 west
TOR North OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ,r5
eooier thursdays Friday fair, modsrn, :.
,rtr1s southwest, shifting 10 west
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18
Transfer HAS SMALLPOX.
chesterfield Authoritios Quarantine Hon
Of Negro Mhn NHnrL. Ga C;I..

OF negro VINO Works I'm City.
The Chesterfield county health autbor,tics
nave quarantincd tho home OF Louis Roh-
eitt, coiored teamstcr. living n, ."n NiI
."th'an Turnpike. Swansboro. who is n vic.
tim of smallpox " Wv
nnDpit' was first taken III ON SATURDAY
tfter he had been at work In nc, 49,. .a' u -, >
insured IRON pipe for several local nrms ana
at thht time was believed 10 b, sny.rinS
from the pest ihs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18
persons whom the President has al

ways opposed"
Colonel Roosevelt declared the '1ink-'
Ing" was done by Lormer and that
Mr.. TAFT made no effort to break the
link until 1t was proven unprofita bic
10 him
Colonel Roosevelt spoke at n number
Of places on the days run, finding good
crowds In spite OF the threatening
weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18
DEATHS

HAwKNs-Died. Tuesday evening
April 10. 1912. at the residence of
her son-in-l law. Geo. W. Harton. 2als
Venable Street. NARY ]. HAWKINS,
relict of y. J. Hawkins. in the eigh-
tyffth year OF her age.
Funeral Gpr,vate> from the rest.
o'clock. Interment lakewood.
cRUrE--Died. "Wednesday. April H.,
at a. n, ut the residence Of II. c.
JOHN H CRUT, formerly Miss
Daisy Belle Hunt. of this city.
wALLAcE-Died. at her home. 1s3i
GRACE WALLACE. wife of Samuel
g. Wallace.
Funeral notice later,
wELLFoRD-Died. Tuesday, April 1G,
1912, c. e. WEXFORD.
Funeral from First Presbyterian
Church. Grace and Madison Streets,
THURSDAY. April IS, u P. NJ.
THEDIEcK-Dled. at his residence,
$50 A. NJ, CARL G. THEpiEcK
aged fortyt,eight, Leaves wife seven sever;
sisters.
Funeral from St. Mary's Catholic
C cn,nct FE,nAY Mo MsTI; ;,.
etery
TRIMMER-nied,a at his residence, s24
Jessuminc Street. ut S:55 o'clock last
night. JAMES TRIMMER. In the
seventy-hfth year of his age.
Funeral notice later.
FARINHOLT--Died, at the residence of
his daughter, Mrs. j. T. Cuthriell. in
Ciordonsville, "Wednesday, April II.
at o:io A. NJ. LUTHER FARINHoLT,
In the SEVENTEEN year Of his age.
Funeral services will be. conducte ed
at his late residence. 130 North
Thirty-second Street. this city. FRI
DAY MORNING at II o'clock.
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onpo,es woodrom wilson.

Omaha, Ncb., April lI.-Ccorge Fred
Williams, Of Massachusetts. speaking
in behalf of Champ Clark's presiden-
tial candidacy, declared to-day that he
was absolutely opposed to Governor
Wilson, OF New Jersey. and said If Will
son were nominated and William j.
Bryan supported Wilson. that he (Wil-
liams) would part company with Bryan,
though he had supported the Ncbrns-
kan for fifteen years.
Former Governor Dockery, Of Mis-
souri,. closed the day with a speech for
Clark at Seward. and James Mytton
Of st. Joseph, spoke for Clark at Falls
City.
May he Held In Contempt.
Chicago, H., April l7.-An echo OF
the conflict OF count nrnrrs NInnhn Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18

CRUTE--Died, Wednesday. April Il
at I a. N. ut the residence OF II. {
Womack, 1921 Floyd Avenue, MRS
JOHN IL. .CRUT, formerly Mis-
Daisy Belle Hunt. of this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-18

WALLACE-Dicd. at her home. 1851
Monument Avenue, MRS. MARY
GRACE WALLACE. wife of samue
e. Wallace.
Funeral notice later.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
A FAREWELL DINNER
Mr.. r. M. Gordon, Who Soon Goes &c
Houston, compIimented Employees
Saturday Might.

On Saturday night at 8 o'clock at
the Hotel Bryan, Mr.. r. M. Gordon,
manager of the Gordon-Sewall Grocery
Company, gave dinner to the EN-.
ployes of the Bryan, Calvert and Nav
asota houses.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Cor.
don has been elected to take the man.
agement of the Carson, Sewall & Co
wholesale business of Houston in place
of the late E. w. Sewall, and the din.
ner was a farewell compliment to the
men who had been associated with
him in business for several years.
1t was one of the SWEETEST affairs
of the kind ever given in this city. 1t
was perfect in every particular, and
there was absolutely nothing left UNI
done by the thoughtful host that could
have added to the pleasure of his
guests.
Those entertained were G. c. Sang
ster. Andrew Sangster, James Ran
dolph, ]. T. Mcdonald, Louis Morris
George Gibson, w. P. Bryan, John 7
Brogdon, Hugh Foley, T. H. Jordon
Milton Fore, L. A. Cooper, w. d
/ Cooper, T. D. Hathaway.
The menu, which was faultlessly
caryed was az follows:
Caviar Canape
Bayou Cooks on Half Shell
] Hearts of Celery Stuffed Olives
Sailed Almonds
Broiled Spanish MackerelLemon
Butter
Julienne Potatoes
Cold Asparagus Tips la Vinaigrettt
Broiled Squab-Drawn Butter
French Peas en- cas-
French Fried Potatoes
Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Cake
Vienna Rolls Beaten Biscuit
Black Coffee-Demi Tassa
Amontillado st. Julian
Mumm's Extra Dry
Cigars
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
Rev. Brown Located Here.

Rev. and Mrs. w. r. Brown and
children have arrived from Beaumont
and will make this city their home in
future. Rev. Brown is one of the state
missionaries under the Baptist Gen.
eral Convention, and Bryan being con-
venient to his territory he will make
his headquarters here. He has been
coming to Bryan for quite while and
is already we'll known, and he and his
family are cordially welcomed by ev'
erybody.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
Attention, KNIGHT. Of rPy.hl.sl

There will be a called meeting
Tuesday evening, January 8, for work
in the third rank. All members are re-
quested to be present Visitors vel
come
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
Gnral Nrms

]. E. Convey visited Hearne yester.
day.
E. II. Astin went to San Antonio
today.
Let Watson Bros. do your hauling.
Phone 1893.
G. B. Franklin was in the city today
from Benchley.
Frank Oprsteny was in the city to-
day from Smetana.
II you have any old rags we will
buy them. Eagle Printing Co.
c. +. jenkins has been confined to
his home several days by illness.
J. & NJ. shoes have no superior and
few equals. They are going at popular
prices. Brandon e. Lawrence.
Mrs J. NJ. Dunn has returned from
a holiday visit to her parents in Fort
Worth.
Mr. Robert Horlock OF Navasota
came up yesterday to enter his son
In Allen Academy.
The highest quality underwear Is
being sacrificed at absurdly low prices
at Brandon & Lawrence's.
Miss Robbie Scale returned to her
home at Banohley today after a pleas
ant visit to Miss Mary McInnis.
Walkers sc and l0c store window is
full of s1,O0 slop jars, only SOC. Phone
377.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08

B. Sbisa of College was in the city
today.
Henry Koontz was down today from
lack.
Judge ]. w. Doremus went to Frank
lin today.
w. e. Jerry returned to Fort Worth
yesterday after visiting in the CITY,.
District Attorney w. C. Davis re-
turned to court at Franklin yesterday.
One dollar clothes drying rack
folder, only soc, at Walkers. Phone
377.
Good, gentle Young buggy horse for
sale cheap, If taken at once. Ed s.
Derden.
Wanted-Woman for cook and gen.
eral housework. Apply to Mrs. c. F.
Moore.
Hugh Foley went to RockdaIe today
in the interest of his firm, the Gordon.
sewall Grocery Company.
Buchanan will sell you wood or will
saw your wood. Plenty wood on hand
for sale.
Gentle young Jersey COW, just fresh
with fine heifer calf, for sale cheap.
Ed S. Derden.
Mrs. Steve Greer of Rock Prairie
is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. j. Cay
wood, in the city.
| Hair switches and transformations
made from combings. Phone 41S.
Beatrice ]. Calhound.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Jones Of A. & NJ.
College returned yesterday from a
visit to Mr.. Jones old home in Ala.
bama.
Business has been good-we are not
loaded down with stock-but we want
to clean house. Now is your chanee.
Brandon & Lawrence. ~
Knox Williams came up from Mill
lean today to visit his brother, S. C.
| Williams, ana famlly.
Tans, browns. blues, blacks-all
shades. Your size is here, but may not
be tomorrow. Brandon G. Lawrence.
Mrs. r. P. McMinn returned to he:
home at Wellborn this afternoon after
visiting in the city.
Oyereoats and cravenettes are neces
stiles. Sixty-five cents on the dollar
while they last. Brandon & Lawrence
Miss Frances Davis OF College Sta
ton was visitor to the city this
morning.
Have you looked at the slop jarl
and clothes dry racks at Walkers 81
and 1Oc store? Only soc. Phone S77.
Prof. E. ]. Fermier Of A. & NJ. Col
lege was a visitor to the city this aft
ernoon.
Rev. ]. T. vinson returned to Aus
tin today after holding services at th'
Presbyterian church yesterday.
Think Of getting a hani-tailore'
suit, absolutely guaranteed In ever.
particular, at SO 1-s per cent off. Bran
don & Lawrence.
ASam Lobello has moved his barbe
shop from the Whitman building Of
the Dunn & DAILY block to a larg
room In the rear OF Marwil's saloon.
The Eagle is requested to announc
that the Entire Nous Club will NEE
with Mrs. John T. Hanway on Thurs
day afternoon from to 5.
There will be no meeting of tn
Embroidery Club tomorrow. The clu
will meet one week from tomorrow a
the usual hour with Mrs. Ed S. Derder
DIR. Albert Taylor of Waco, VIII
cane down some days ago to spen
the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. Jess
Henry, was taken i'll with pneumoni
few days ago and is still very sic
at Mr.. Henry's home He was slight
, improved today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
Given Examining Trial.

Maria Hill, colored, charged with
murder, was given an examining trial
on Saturday afternoon before Justice
MCGEE and her bond fixed at $1,000,
which she gave and was released. She
is charged with killing a negro man
named Henry Spriggs, near Midwife,
in the Brazos bottom, on Christmas
Day, by stabbing him in the head with
pair of scissors.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
Repairing Building.

Mr.. w. ]. Coulter, who recently pur-
chased the two.story Whitman build
ing on Main street, is having same
completely remodeled and renovated
in the interior. A large force of hands
is now engaged in the work When
seen by an Eagle reporter Mr.. Coulter
stated that he had not leased the
building, but wanted to put it in first
class shape for occupancy so that
when it was leased the tenant would
have nothing to do but move in.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
Episcopal Church.

An important parish meeting will be
held in st. Andrews church at p. N.
Tuesday and every member is urged
to be present The object of said
meeting is to consider the new church
proposition. Let nothing interfere
with you, but come and show your
interest in the welfare OF our beloved
church.
TYLER HASWELL,
Chairman Building Committee of st.
Andrews Church.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
Drew 500 Fine and Costs.

Tom Strain, colored. charged with
carrying a pistol, pleaded guilty In
vacation in the county court this morn
ing and drew a fine of 800 and costs
amounting to about s125. Not having
the required amount of cash to liqui
date, he will go to the county road
gang where he will have steady jot
for some time.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08

DR.. Bartlett Sims, city health officer,
left today for Dallas, where he will
consult with a specialist from New
York who is in charge of the menin-
gifts situation in that city. Before
leaving DIR. Sims stated to an Eagle
reporter that there were no cases of
miningitis here yet, but he wished to
be prepaid for it in cas- it did come.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
.L0R|MER WILL TESTIFY

Washington, Jan. S.-Senator Lori
mer will be called to the witness chair
upon the resumption today of the
hearings OF the senate committee
which is investigating the election of
the Illinois senator.
Mr.. Lorimer will testify in his own
defense for the first time under oath.
It is probable that no other witnesses
will be called.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08

If you want to buy, exchange, rent
or have a sewing machine repaired or
adjusted, it will pay you to see me.
The old reliable Singer, worth 100
cents on the dollar, will give satisfac-
ton. T. A. Satterwhite, Salesman and
Collector. Phone 467.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
NOTICES!

Our big White Sale begins Thurs
day, January IL. Very comprehensive
line of underwear can be seen that
day.
MRS. L. L. STEPHENS,
Agent Levy Bros. Dry Goods Co.
Houston, Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
TURKEYS WANTED

| will pay for the next fifteen days
1Oc per pound for any number OF tur-
KEYS. Chickens also wanted at the
very highest market price.
ALLEN SMITH.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
HereditY.

Howell-Do you believe In heredityf
POWELL should say did. married
the daughter OF Judge. and she Is al
ways laying down the law TO me
Iudue
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
Chancellor Commander,


Maud-ln that book Won lust finish
ed did they marty and i've happily
ever afterward' Marjorie Gracious
no. 1 don't read fairy stories any
more. New York Times.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

| will be at the following places for
the purpose of receiving taxes for the
year A. D. 1911, at time and place
stated:
Edge, December %, 1911.
Kurten, December 20, 1911.
Harvey, January 2, 1912.
Wellborn, January 5, 1912.
Steeles Store, January s, 1912.
Millican, January 20, 1912.
Yours truly,
w. wIPPRECHT,
Tax Collector, Brazos County, Texas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-13

The 1911 laws pertaining 70 Tloa T.
HigcWayE, Eitehes and Dral9e
ps implicit form Price 25c each
Bpeciai prizes OIL Quantities address
Book Department. Leader PRINTING
e@mpany. Crtnrta
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-13

The st Louls Racket. now Kings
Racket is getting the trade Fail In
iius
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-13

..... FROST IN KANSAS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-13
GEO W GULLtK

Serefars.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-18
CISCO SETTINGS.

A. T. Cook and family Sundayed at Garfield Lovett's.
 Jim Hooton and family Sundayed over night at Lewis Linch's.
 Charley Tyson and family now occu- py the property vacated by Jasper Shipman.
 George Lovett and family of Yocum visited over Sunday at the home of Garfield Lovett.
 Chas. Frazier and wife started Friday for Texas. They are going to make the trip in wagon.
 L. V. Hammons and wife spent Sat urday night and Sunday at the home of John Pinkley at Maple.
 The protracted meeting at the Union school house is still going on and will probably continue all week.
 Mrs. J. G. Ingram and two daugh ters, Ada and Nell, visited Mrs. Laura Wannamaker out near the Missouri last Saturday.
 Jasper Shipman and family have moved to what is known as the Uncle Tom Duncan place and are well pleased with the situation.
 A letter from Cornell, Wash. brings the news of the arrival of girl at the home of Mir and Mrs. Jack Gibson of that place. Mrs. Gibson was formerly Miss Vesta Wight of this place.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-18
PARKER PARAGRAPHS.

Jack Frost is visiting out this way.
 Little Basil Kilbourn is reported sick.
 J. R. Jones has moved to Urba- nette.
 Grace Brawley visited on Long Creek Saturday and Sunday.
 Isaac Calen and family left for Idaho Sunday to make their future home.
 Jesse and John Walker went to Eu- reka Springs with a load of apples Monday.
 Ed. w. A. Walker and wife visited Enon Sunday, where he held worship on Sunday.
 John Hampton and family of the Oak Hill community were guests at E. H. Satterfeld's Sunday.
 Several of our people attended the Holy Roller baptizing at Denver Sun day. Five persons were baptized.
 Mrs. L. R. Twilleager and daughter Anna have gone to Springfield, Mo-, to visit her mother and meet sister she had not seen for 19 years.
 Miss Lean Jackson was bitten by a copper head snake one day last week. As good luck would have it, Dr. Callen of Denver was just passing at the time and administered an antidote. She is getting along nicely.
 Mrs. Myrtle Wells was taken on surprise by quite few relatives and friends who went from this neighborhood to her home near town Saturday, the event being in honor of her birthday w. K and B. F. Kill bourn and their families and Mr. Rea- gan, the Farewell teacher, were among the participants.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-18

half were the new rate inaugurated. At the present time, they claim, an enormous deficit is caused on second- class mail through the carriage to eX- treme points throughout the country of magazine mail Magazines, some of them charging from S4, 900 to $5,- 900 a page for advertisements, are carried throughout the United States for one cent per pound or S20 a ton compared to S1680 per ton which busi- ness men pay on letters. The large proportion of second class mail matter carried throughout the country is said to be weekly and monthly magazine matter on which publishers are making vast profits.
 "You pay more than ninety cents per pound for carrying letters about the United States although it costs less than half that sum to transport them, " declares Assistant Postmaster General James J. Britt. ''To correct this manifest injustice we intend to ask congress to lower first-class mail from two cents to one cent and to so adjust t other classes as to put them on cost paying basis.
 "I certainly believe that one cent letter postage will pay if rates are ad- justed. During the fiscal year of 1911 the government made a profit of $62,- 031, 990 95 on first class mail, profit of $182, 184 29 on third-cass mail and a surplus of S6, 6O1 574 on fourth class mail, while it suffered a loss of $66, 336, : 662. 68 on second class mail.
 Hundreds of commercial bodies, chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and national business associations, as well as thousands of individual business houses, have endorsed the campaign for one cent postage A bill provid- ed for the lower rate will be introduced in congress this winter, and will be supported by commercial bodies and other organizations located all over the country. The American Bankers As sociation in session at Detroit in Sep tember unanimously adopted resolutions favoring one cent postage, and urging the government to adopt the new rate at the winters session of congress.
 An unusually active campaign on be- half of tbe propaganda for one cent letter postage is being conducted by the National One Cent Letter Postage Association, which has it's headquar- ters in Cleveland. It's officers are Char les Wm Burrows, president, and Geo. T. Mcintosh, secretary and treasurer. It's advisory board is made up of some of the biggest merchants throughout the country.
 Millions of stamps are being distri- buted throughout the United states for use on correspondence of business houses, urging the lower rate, and ac- tive steps will be taken this winter to press through congress a bill providing for one cent postage.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-18
PENNY LETTER POSTAGE.

Local business men are greatly in terested in the campaign now being conducted for one cent letter postage. Active steps looking towards the in- auguration of the lower postage rate will be taken by congress this winter, according to the present outlook.
 Now that the parcels post problem has been disposed of, the next import ant step in postal affairs in this coun- try will be the inauguration of one cent letter postage, according to the officere of the National One Cent Let ter Pjstage Association, which is con- Iddcting campaign for one cent post age.
 Business men are backing the movement for the lower rate. The as sociation already has a big membership in the east, and is constantly seeking to enlarge it, so that when the real battle for lower postage is waged in congress next winter, the association will receive ample backing from the business men, whom it will most bene- fit.
 Many important postal reforms have been inaugurated during the past year, resulting in the elimination of a huge deficit and the accumulation of credit able cash surplus. In addition to this, plan has been adopted for a limited parcels post, to be put into effect early next year. Advocates of one cent postage declare that in simple justice the government must establish the lower rate at once.
 Under present conditions frst-class mail is paying a surplus to the govern ment of over S62, ,O00 GOO a year. AL though 1t requires two cents to mail a letter anywhere in the United States, it is estimated that it actually costs the government about one cent to carry it.. The post office department has always been operated with a view to carrying mail at cost. At the present time the department receives on first-class mail a revenue of at least 84 cents per pound, equal to $1680 per ton, thus making a profit of 66 per cent AL though frst-elass mail supplies less than one-eigh5 of the total tonnage of the mails, yet t pays 75 per cent of the total revenue. This is the princi- pal reason why the advocates of cent postage claim the rate should be cut in two.
 Business men say they would have their postage accounts cut exactly in