The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-07-24

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Next place of meeting in 1914-
Grand Forks.
Jamestown, n. D.. July "a. - That
was the result of the seventh annual
state convention of North Dakota
postmasters in jamestown. The two
days session came to a close Wednes-
day after much excellent discussion
had been held and much information
disseminated among the delegates.
Tuesday night a fine banquet was
held in the Elks hall where a pro-
gramme or song ana speeches made
the evening pass very delightfully."- to
the postrnasters and their better
halves, and those who hope to be
some time. , n'sa 2.
Wednesday afternoon the delegates
made a tour Of the big plant at the
asylum and visited the college and
other points of interest in and about
the city. rs
Charles Draw Of Edmunds was no.
ticed among the delegates. +
D. F. Humphries Of Brockett was
appointed postmaster last August and
he is in attendance at his first meet
ing. He has been editor of The
Herald for nine years. ~. 81.
Executive Committee.
Postmaster Spencer of oberon.
Mrs. Pence of Grand Rapids.
c.. r. Kendall of Granville.
Delegate to the national league
Postmaster hanger Of Sanborn. AL
ternate-J. Mullett of Perth.
Delegate to the national conyen-
ton at Denver, next week-Postmas-
ter e. H. Myhra and President Lat
ia of this city.
Resolutions.
/. We believe rnat there should
be a reclassitication of mail in the
third and fourth classes as there is
considerable confusion at the pres
time and postmasters are often
at a loss as to the exact classical
ton of matter offered for mailing.
z. We would suggest change in
that part Of the money. order regu-
whereby strangers are often
unable to. cash money. orders at post
offices drawn upon.
3. We suggest that the postof-
fee department formulate a plan
whereby each postmaster and each
postal employee would pay a premium
to the government, said premium to
be for the bonding of the postmast-
ers over the United States, and if
the money SO collected is more than
enough to meet d~efalcations that a
reserve fund be created. When the
reserve Is sufficient to pay the esti-
mated losses for one year, the said
premiums to be discounted for that
time, Or until again necessary to call
for payments. J, ..
4. We are of the opinion that post
masters of the fourth class should be
paid by some other method than the
present one of basinef their salary. on
the cancellations at their offices; that
In cases where there is reason to be-
lieve the salary is not in proportion to
the work done special allowances shall
be given and that there be an allow
for fuel and rent.
5. We r heartily in accordance
with, and will give our best aid to the
efforts for efficiency and economy be-
ing put forth by Hon. A. S. Burleson,
postmaster general, and other officers
OF the postoftice department. believing
n a the people have a greater interest
in this department than is customary
in other lines Of government work.
6. There should be some protection
for the health Of those who daily han.
die mail sacks and pouches, many of
which nave been dragged or thrown in
dirty or filthy places, and that the
and pouches should be thorough
ly cleaned and disinfected, at stated In
tervals. r. =
7. This league. is opposed to any,
change in the rate Of postage on first
class matter. and is in favor of the
rate as it now stands. ..a-
s. We are in favor of all measures
or work that will tend to the improve
of the public highways and will
do all in our power to help work OF
kind, believing that it is a step
better service on rural delivery
lines. ~ "
g., We are opposed to efforts to
amend the Mann Sunday closing law
as 1t has been suggested that
same be abolished. =
10. We believe this association can
OF value to every postmaster in the
state and urge all to join with us in
he work of trying to better conditions
n the postoffices of North Dakota. We
urge every present member to make
a committee of one to see that
the enrolment next ear is larger.
IL. 1t is w~ith.sincere regret that we
OF. the illness of Mrs. d. F. Hum
wife Of our efficient secretary
and treasurer That her may.
be swift and complete is the wish of
Iii.
IL. President Metzger and secre-
.ary Humphreys have been especially.
liligent in looking after the affairs of,
The league for the past year, have!
that they are especially valu-
able and the members all join in X
tending hearty thanks for the good
hey have accomplished.
i3. We desire to extend to our host,
j. J.. Latta, to Mayor Blew
the Elks lodge, the local commit
,ae and commercial bodies, our hearty
for the welcome extended and
The many things done to make our.
stay in Jamestown a pleasant one. We
assure them that the meeting has re-
suited in much good and the members
If the league who attended the 1918
meeting have a warn spot in their
for jamestown.
c.. r. Kendall, chairman,
Luther w, Lee,
Mabel Searle.
w. c.. Scoville,
e. J.. Clamp,
Committee.
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