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Sale and Want Column

If you have a want that You think some one car
NIL, take in the whole field at once by inserting
/ want advertisement in the MILFORD CHRONICLE
/ If YOU have something for sale or have lost any.
i thing. put an ad. in this column if you want re-
suits The rate one cent word for each insertion
$4,000 to loan on first mortgages, Robert p.
Davis. 2-l4-ltp
FOR sALE-COw and Calf. A. R. Stats. Mil
| ford. Del. 2-7-2tp
WANTED Good Horse for cash. Mrs B NJ.
Cain, Lincoln. 2-l4tf
WESTERN WHITE OATS on hand at Hsrring-
ton. /. D. Short. 2-l4-2t
,wANTEDz5ocO baskets of Corn. 1. D. Short.
Harrington, Del. 1-i7tf
FOR RENT-Room now occupied by the Grange.
Apply to D. G. Collins. 12-ls6
FOR RENT-Truek Farm. Possession at once.
J. c. Wharton. Houston. Del. 2-l4-tf
FOR SALE Registered Chester White Boar Pig.
Ready for service. L. Austin Milford 2-l4f
FOR sALE-A Two Seated Surrey. Apply to
Mrs j. r. Hail. R. D. No. l. Milford. 2-7-2tp
FOR sALE-15.OOO Red Cedar Berry Stakes.
cheap. Ellegood & Son, Ellennale. Del. l-sltf
FOR SALE CHEAP-one pair of Mules. work
anywhere. P. Causey Loiiand. Milton. Del. 2tp
FoRsALE CASH CHEAP-one pair good Mules
for farming. George Dutton. Lincoln. Del. 2tp
LOST-Big Silver Watch. between Central Hotel
and my home in South Milford J. Harry Lynch. ltp
FOR SALE-Property io4 Lake Avenue Good
location all conveniences. Captain j. j. Derrick
son. l-sl-St
FOR SALE-one pair of Horses well matched
and well mated. Apply to Howard Boyee, Milford.
NoTICE-AIl persons owing me must settle on
or before April !, 1913. A. J. Cain. Milford, Della
ware. 2-14-2tp
Mr.. FARMER-Be sure and see the New Idea
Spreadel.' at work on the farm Of j. j. Rosa Feb
ruary nth. p. m. 2-7-2t
MONEY TO LOAN on approved security by
Milford Building and Loan Association. Apply 10
Jas. F. Anderson Sec. 12-6tf
FOR SALE-Frost Proof Cabbage Plants $3.50
1000. Stone and Red Rock Tomato Seed 81 50 pound.
H. Austen, FELTON, Del. l-Sl6tp
FOR SALE-Three Colts. One coming years
old. pair coming years old. Address. F. 7. Har-
rington, 3 miles north of Milford. 2-7tf-p2t
FOR SALE-5OO bushels Buckwheat. 800 baskets
Corn tons Timothy Hay. 2 small Fat Hogs.
Houston Hudson Lincoln City, Del 2-7-st
WANTED-To borrow S6OO.OO, per cent, first
mortgage farm property near Marvels School
House Address Lock Box 297 Milford, Del. 2tp
FOR SALE QUICK One Bay Mare years old.
gentle and kind for man or lady. Will be sold at
Davis Farmers Shed Saturday. February Is. ltp /
FURNISHED PARLOR and Bedroom light. |
heat. electric bells, of phone. open fire and
vice Apply to Mrs, r. Roudebush. 203 North |
Street.
FOR SALE-One Cypher Incubator almost new. |
400 eggs capacity. in first class condition. Also
tw1 BrOoders. All at a bargain. VIM. II. Warren, /
Milford. Del. l-31H /
WANTED Chickens and Eggs. VIII pay high /
est cash price for Chickens and Eggs. Want all /
kind Of country produce. Joseph L. Warren |
South Milford. 7-23f !
FOR SALE The House and Lot (about one |
acre. formerly occupied by James II. Reed. de- /
ceased, at Bowers. Del This is the best place for
a home at the Beach. Submit cash offer to Alex |
Mlnner Agent. Bowers. Del. 2-14-St
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Good assortment of Coal on hand. |.
D. Short, Harrington, Del. 12-2Otf
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Go to W. S. Wroten's for your fine
large Mackerel.
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Go t6 Warrington's and try one of his
Boston iStews.
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Heusted's tor Rubber Stamp Stencils
and TnIs
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First class Cement at l. D. Shorts.
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NOTICE-All persons owing me must settle on
or before April l, 1913. A. J. Cain. Milford, Della
ware. 2-14-2tp
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FOR SALE-One pair Of Horses. well matched
and well mated. Apply to Howard Boyee, Milford,
Del. 2-7f
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Getit at Heusted's.
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Mr.. FARMER-Be sure and see the New Idea
Spreadei'' at work on the farm Of ]. j. Rosa Feb
ruary 18th. 2 p. m 2-7-2t
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MONEY TO LOAN on approved security by
Milford Building and Loan Association. Apply 10
Jas. F. Anderson Sec. 12-6f
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FOR SALE-Property io4 Lake Avenue. Good
location. all conveniences. Captain J. j. Derrick
son. 1-S1-St
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will sell at public sale the personal property Of
the late Daniel Scott, coored. Of Milford Neck on
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LOST-Big Silver Watch. between Central Hotel
and my home in South Milford. J. Harry Lynch. Itp
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FOR SALE-Three Colts One coming years
old. pair coming years DID, Address, F. 7. Har-
rington. miles north of Milford. 2-7tf-p2t
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FOR SALE-Frost Proof Cabbage Plants S15O
1000. Stone and Red Rock Tomato Seed 81 80 pound.
H. Austen, FELTON,, Del. 1-3l6tp
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GHtlfnrn Ghrumtrlr.
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY "A. 1918

FRIDAY. FEBRUARY IA, 1913
Get it at Heusted's.
First class Cement at l. D. Shorts.
Heusted's tor Rubber Stamp Stencils
and Inks.
Go td Warrington's and try one of his
Boston Stews
Go to W. S. Wroten's for your fine
large Mackerel
Good assortment of Coal on hand. l.
D. Short, Harrington, Del 12-2Otf
You can get your Galvanized Corrugat-
ed Iron Roofing at l. D. Short.
Blankets, Quilts and Comforts at bar
gain prices. Lena 7. Stayton.
Why not go down to Warrington's S and !
have him send you dozen Fried Oysters !
for supper?
Highest cash price paid for Corn on
the Cob, delivered to Harrington, Del. /
/. D. Short. 12-20tf |
L. o. Welcome pays the highest cash
price for Eggs, Poultry and all kinds of /
country produce. 3-22tf
If you have any good Umbrellas that
are out of order leave them at Warren's.
All work done neatly and satisfactory.
i l. /
at Warrington's northeast corner of
Windsor Hotel. All orders promptly filled
If your Bicycle is not in good running
order leave it at Warren's Bicycle and
Supply Shop. All work done quick and
cheap. !
! Write for advance folder of the Key
stone Incubator. go egg machine $500;
100 egg machine $12.0 w. I. Watson,
Jr., Milford, Del. 2-14-4t
Oysters in all styles, Sandwiches, Cof-
fee, Soups of all kinds, Clam Chowder
on Wednesdays and Saturdays at north
east corner of the Windsor Hotel. +.
If your Watch or Clock does notkeep
good time just try me and if don t re-
pair 1t satisfactory 1t will not cost you
8 cent. My prices are right. Warren's
Repair Shop. {
Send your Baby Carriages to me and
have new tires put on. have all sizes
and prices of tires also one of the lat
est tire stretchers for putting them on. c
Prices right. VIM. H. Warren, No. 5,
West Front Street, Milford, Del.
Notice.
Will begin to deliver Seed Peas We'd
nesday, February 18th, if weather con- c
ditions are favorable at F. A. Torsch 4
cannery. PITT t
Notice. n
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage +
Plants, wintered over, for sale. Can be
shipped at any time now. 1-24-12t
]. H. PRETTYRAN, Milton, Del.
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Rankin. Washington A. A.: William W
Kirby: unattached: Morrison RaIr. Eastern High
schocl: George Regis, jr.. ard j. NJ. Kelly IN
PUTTING TwELvE-PoUND SHOT.
Decker, john Mahoney and E. C. Rick. unat-
tached: Charles II. Orne. Y. NJ e. A.: s. <
Jackson. f. :. Iiakenian. Z. b. Rakeman. L.
Dreisonstok Charles Latterner. jesse e. Yea AMI
Edward {. Davis. unattached: T. H. Crahtree.
\ n. G; A.. Harry Henn;g. unattach.d;. Waiter
Kirby. George Re~ir j.. p. H. Johnston and
J. ". Kelly, unattsched: James = r.erkely St.
Paul's \. A r. q. Cecil. unattached
RELAY RACES. 50 POUNDS
Curtis SCHOOL,. Rich. l.. t'reehnr.-er ~ Nc.
Intyre. 4. Raascii. higgins AMI Pend =. n
Fillmore School-AIilo Su:lir iohn = .nahre
Ealp;, sotn , Arthur Nichols. ,ai, ii Hull
Leno1 School-c. H. Beail II. se;t. L.
Johnson scaooI@stanforl o' Ane Amard Don.
nell. Arthur Hayes. john Mitchell MINER Hos
HOlmead Schnol-WflI.am Prince Henry Evans
Harry Smith and Milton Rove
RELAY RACE-1O0 LBS.
Curtis School-William Schwartxel s Wise. E.
Ardingsr; William shipman. A. Deuterman. FIJI.
Frank. Leonard Rlackman, Henry Weaver. Fred
Buchanan. Holmead schoc,-Wiilam Prince.
mont SchOol-E. Swaine, r. Stein, H. Cissel, {.
kcane, L. Levy.
RELAY RACE-l15 LBS.
:, Monroe School. Willard; Ed Edmonston,
r.. Wise: F.. Frain. c. Collier. i. Tarreps,r.
F., schooi-Frank Hairkev. Roy shellhnrn.
Harry Myers Anthony finley Walter McCrrw.
RELAY RACE, UNLIMITED WEIGHT.
Peabody School-E. Y. Davidson. Leo Flaherty.
Raymond McElllannon, Earl Wheeler. Curtis
School. Davidson. n; Moyarity; \, Schron;
Iennyson. Sinclair Dufief, Claude Chamberlain.
Warren Hilleary. Harold McNaily. eugene More
crowthers. Antonio Sousa william Kelluln.
George LeFoe. Edward Snyder.
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FOUR TEACHERS ADDRESS
SPEECH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Delegates to Convention Are Spend.
ing Afternoon on Mount
Vernon Trip.

The members Of the National Speech
Arts Association listened to papers by
four teachers of public speaking and
voice training at the meeting of the
twenty-second annual convention Of the
association in the Public Library this
morning.
Miss Laura E. Aldrich OF Cincinnati
took as the subject of her paper. "A Plea
for Specially Trained Supervisors OF Oral
English in Public Schools" Miss Amelia
+. Lucas of the State Normal School, Mil
waukee, Wis, told of the Relations of
Expression in the Normal School to Read
ing in the Grades" Charles A. Dawson
of Syracuse. y Y, read a paper on The
Materials for Speech Training in Public
High Schools" prof. L. b. McWhood OF
Drew Theological Seminary. Madison. n.
J.. spoke on The Relation of Music to
Public Speaking Miss Macra +. Palm
of Coshocton. Ohio. who was scheduled to
speak on The Educational Value of a
Story" was unable TO be present
The delegates are spending the after
| noon on ii boat trip to Mount Vernon.
For this evening q recital program. to
! which the public is invited, Is scheduled
| for o'clock at the Public Library. Dele
gates to the convention will recite selec-
| tions from various authors.
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TUMBLEE INTO SEWER.
Man Who Sought Relief From Heat
Nearly browns Policeman.

NEW YORK, July Unable to sleep
on account Of the heat, William Hun
teen. middle aged. left his bed in an
East Side hotel during the n ght and
sought comfort on the river front. where
he toppled of into the mouth OF one OF
the huge sewers which empty into the
East river. Policeman William ]. Cow
den, who heard the mans cries. ran uD
and found him struggling in the muck
against being drawn into the sewer by
the intake with the tide.
The officer stripped OF his uniform and
plunged into the loathsome water where
he too found the current 30 swift that
both men were in danger Of being suck
ed into the sewer. A second officer
threw a rope and Cowden. by desperate
effort, pulled himself up with Hunteen.
the latter almost unconscious
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predicted that much faster time will
be made at the races than was made
last year. as the Benning track is this
year harder and contains less loose
material :
The club in charge of the events
announces today a number OF additions
10 the list Of entrants. John A. Merz
OF the Stutz racing STAFF will probably
drive the Stutz Bear Cat" belonging
TO Mr.. Gordon OF Popes creek, Md.
Irving t. Donohoe has entered his Ohio.
which Will probably be driven by W.
II. kessler- Cleveland c. Campbell VIII
again drive the Cole car. after winning
the twenty-,uile Face with IL last year.
Irving Barber has entered his Warren.
Frank Stewart has been making good
time in practice with his REQ and ex-
poets to be contestant l.. every race
Among the motor cyclists Wil.iam
Moor has entered his De Luxe. William
Denham his Excelsior and E. Altman
his Harley Davidson.
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READY TO START NORTH.
Donald B. Mcmillan to Head Arctic
Exploring Expedition.

NEW YORK. July Equipped to
spend three years in the arctic in in
spection Of Croker Land, the supposed
continent which Rear Admiral Psary
believes he discovered, the whaler
Diana was made ready today to start
north either this afternoon or early
tomorrow.
The Diana carries a high-power wire
less outfit which will be set up in the
camp at Flagler sound in Ellesmore
Land at the top Of 1,000-foOt cliff.
The expedition hopes to be able to
communicate with the Hudson bay sta
tons, and by consent OF the Canadian
authorities news of the exploration will
he relayed TO New York. Donald B.
Mcmillan, a graduate of Bowdoin Col
iege, is in charge of the expedition.
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unattached: Melvin s. Mailman, Y. II. c. A.:
Warren Craven, Edward e. Davis aud F. Eu.
". G. Coryeii. Y. u. C. A.; J.. l.. Rowen.
Washlngton,, A. S a.; a. J Decker. unastaehed
William w. Kirby. unattached Morrison Barr,
Eastern High School: +. d. Johnston, unattached.
SsO-YARD RUN.
E.. q. Rick. Edward Duke, John j. Camp5eil. s.
II. Jackson and J. II. Darnell, unattached;
ston and Edward G. Davis, unattached: John
ManRsn and w. @. Coryell, Y. NJ. q. A.; Z.
II. Bowen. washington A. A.; Frank 81. Driseol.
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Coale, Stanley Craven, Charles Latterner and
Jesse f. Yea. unattached William i. Nash. jr..
w. Palytscb. inst: Frank II. Diisroli. Briariy
Hal! NJ. A.; A. j. Decker and Harvey Donneli.
unattached; L. Il. Rankin, Wash ingion 4. A. /;
William W. Kirby and ]. ~ Kelley. unattached.
RUNNING BROAD JUMP.
Iof'I Mahnnfv AMI o. ". Strattol. una: sched:
Chase I'nIa.ds,n. Western High schoo.: Andrew
Gross. Z. r. Prodigy, H.. L. naken.an F. b.
Stanley Craven. l.. DreIsonstok, Warren Craven.
Charles Latterner and Jesse Z. Xea unattached !;
Frank H. Driscon. Briarly Hall M A.; A. J.
Decker and c: F. Boss. r., unattached; L. L:
Bowen and Walter C.. RathbOne, Washington
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Rriarly Hall NJ A.; II. Z. Ricketts,, Memorial
a. C.: NJ Sheeaan, Nonrc. Sieehan AMI Albert
stern. unattached Morrison Barr. Eastern High
Sch,ol; T.. D. Johnston. u.att:'s'.sd
TWO-MILE RUS.
Thomas Houston Gerald Duke. Edward Duke.
John J. Campbell and L. T.. rrohey. unattached:
William T. Nash jr.. w. f"lytecll. Inst: Edward
q Davis. unattached: Harry Shishmanun. John
Nanran and " c. C1r.ell. i. " {. A.; +. III.
Shoemaker Colgate 4. G.: H. b. Tickets
r;son Rarr. Eastern High School; z. d. John
ston and Earle Blumer, unattached.
RUNNING HIGH JUMP.
rhase DonaldeOn, Western High School;
Charles s. Hartung Technical: Donald n. Me-
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BALTIMORE, July a-Tne VIII made In
1903 by the late Joseph Friedenwald. q
wealthy business man OF Baltimore was
set aside by jury in the Baltimore coun-
ty circuit court. As result an estate
now valued at $4.0OOoO6 will be divided
among his children, according to the Laws
OF descent, after the charitable requests
are deducted. II
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Children to Interpret Dances.

One of the most beautiful erents of the
celebration is expected to be the dance
Of the Wood Sprites. A beautiful spot
in the grounds where tire celebration is to
take place will be roped off. and there.
under the trees. forty or fifty children of
the public schools are to give a series OF
interpretative dances.
These children are pupils of Miss Alys
Bentley, who was superintendent of music
in the public schools, and they are men,
bers of her class in rhythm. They will
be directed by Miss Ruth NJ Doing, a
teacher in the West School. THE Dance
Of the Wood Sprites'' was arranged by
Miss Bentley, and 1t is expressive of the
woodland Out-Of-doOrs. The children will
dance in draperies.
Arrangements are being completed to-
day for roping of various walks and
ton is to take place. Col Cosbys forces
being in consultation with those OF the
District superintendent of sewers The
latter are expected to provide the neces-
sary stanchions and ropes and cables
and are assisting those in charge of the
pageant and procession in carrying out
their plans.
With the exception of few final de-
tails yet to be arranged, the program
for the celebration seemed today to be
complete.
Entries for Track and Field Events.
The list Of entries for the municipal
track and field events July 4 is now
complete. There are 139 individuals en-
tered and a total Of 247 entries in the
events, including the relays
The following is a list of the entries
100-YARD RUN-NOyICE
III. h. Ashley. Y. NJ. c. A.; Thomas Houston
unattached Chase Donaldson Western High
school; Andrew Gross. unattached T.. Y. David
son, Eastern High School, ;. ii. Jackson. III. G.
Rakeman, +. Ii. Rakeman, Il. b. Smith and q
j. Holt. unattached; Melvin =. Mailman y n a.
A.: Stanley Craven, l.. Dreisenstok Warren
Craven. Jesse +. Yea and +. Eugene Lampkin
unattached; Harry Shishmanan, John Mangan
coll. Brisriy Hall NJ. A.: Peter Rockeili. John
Kline and Harry Honng. unattached: Harry
Bailey, National Guard A. A.: Robert l., Konn.
unattached: f. b. Rankin, Washington A A
Albert Stern and William w. Kirby unattached /.
]. +. Riordan, Twining A. c.: Charles A. Nc.
Kay and Earle Bumer, unattached
1OO-YARD RUN-OPEN.
attached: Chase Donaldson, Western HiYh S.h a .
Andrew Gross. f.. {. Rick, T.. Y. Davidson. q. j.
Holt. $. Roblin. Donald N. McNeaie and +.
Eugene Lampkn unattached: L.. L. Hovep
Washington A. A.; Peter RockeIli. John Kline.
4: J. Decker and Harry Hennig, unattaeh he'd
Walter c. Rathbone, Washington A. A.: Harry
Bailey. National Guard A. A.. William W.
attached.
44O-YARD Run.
H b Ashley, Y. n. g; A.; John Mahoney,
School: Andrew Gross. q. G. Rick, r. b. Rafe
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TRACK PREPARED FOR RACES.
Motorists Practice for Fourth of
July Contests at Benning.

Benning race track is being rolled
and oiled in prepare ton for a series
of automobile and motor cycle races
to be held there Friday. July 4. be-
ginning at pm. under the auspices
of the National Capital Motor Cycle
Club.
Practice has been going on at the
track all week, as well as at the Laurel
track. twenty miles away. and 1t Is
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Entered Service in 1887.
frequently Called Here.

From 1895 10 1897 Mr.. Johnston was fire.
quently called to Washington for con-
ferences On service problems, as repre-
sentative of the fourth assistant post
master general and of the Postmaster
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The Derfflinger Launched.

HAMBURG. July 1.-THE German bat
tleship cruiser Derffiinger was launched
successfully yesterday. Three previous
attempts had been made to move her
from the stocks.
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Decorations for July 4

Washingtonians are asked to
take an individual interest in the
display of the national flag and
other decorations July 4. The
city will be en- fete. because of
the pageant and other features of
the public celebration which have
been arranged. and the citizens
of the District can add to this
gala appearance of the city by a.
display of decorations more
liberal than usual July 4.
The committee on decorations,
Frederick ID. owen chairman, re-
quests that all automobile own
ers decorate their cars July 4
with from two to four or six
flags and as much bunting as
possible.
The work of organizing the
public celebration is one of ex-
pense and great personal effort.
Citizens are asked to send con-
tributions to George W. White.
president, National Metropolitan
Bank, or to leave them at any
of the fire engine houses in the
District.
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Joe p Johnston has been sworn in
10 succeed Carter 3. keene as chief post
office inspector, Mr. keene having as
stunned yesterday the dictatorship OF the
postal savings system. Mr.. Johnston was
born in New Cambria, Mo. March >
lss3. lie was reared and educated in
Warrensburg. Mo, and his youth was
spent in printing offices and the Offices
of country newspapers in Warensburg
Knob Noster. Monroe City, Plattsburs
and Jefferson City. His legal residence
al this time is Plattsburs, Mo.
In 1881 Mr. Johnston was made print
ing clerk of the Missouri House of Rep
resentatives; in 1888 ne was official re-
porter 10 the Missouri senate; in March,
1883, he was made clerk in the office of
the Missouri secretary OF state. to COM
pile and index the laws and tho journals,
and in February. 1881. he was regularly
appointed TO clerkshp in that office.
Entered Service in 1887.
ae nrst entered The postal service on
-1iy 1, 1887. - post office Inspector
"a served for two and half years in
RE field Of the II. Louis division but in
December 1889. was removed. the rec
ords say, for political reasons" lie be-
came special agent of the census bu-
reau in 1880. and served there for six
months. In 1s91-2 he was engaged in
work in the adJutant generals office.
In September. 1893. he was restored 10
the postal service as inspector in charge
of the st. Louis division and from that
time until now he has served as Inspector
II charge in the divisions OF New Orleans
SAN Francisco ana Kansas City. He is
today the second IL seniority among the
leslectCrs cn3 .2e, being ranked by
Gen. James r Stuart OF the Chicago d.
vision only.
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General. as well as to serve on important
committees and commissions.
In 1899 he was one of two inspectors In
charge to revise the book OF instructions
for post office inspectors. finishing the re-
vision alone. He also assisted in 1901 in
revising the postal regulations. acting as
the Postmaster Generals representative
in the final conference for the adjustment
of differences.
He assisted in preparing the supple
ment of 1907 to the postal regulations
and the regulations for the rural de-
livery service and in the Bristow in
vestigation of 1903.
Head of Investigation.
In 1867 he had personal charge of
an exhaustive investigation of the
service under the second assistant
postmaster general. and assisted in the
investigation of the Office of the third
assistant postmaster general.
Mr.. Johnston. it is explained in the
official statement announcing his ad-
vancement, is considered one of the
best posted men on regulations and
procedure in the department, and as
having had a wider range of work
and greater field Of labor than any
one connected with the SERVICE
Postmaster General Burleson also an
nounced today that divisions of equip
ment and Of topography. as such. had
been abolished. both being merged into
the division of post office supplies.
effective today.
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To Have Police Protection.

Capt. Hollinberger of police precinct
No. 1 was visitor to headquarters this
morning to ascertain on behalf of Maj.
Sylvester what arrangements it will be
necessary to make for police protection,
and Maj. Sylvester is to be furnished
this afternoon with a copy of the map
showing the location OF the various
events that are to take place in the
Monument, Agricultural and Mall
grounds. with the necessary data as to
how the procession will move. Capt.
Hollinberger told those in charge at
headquarters that the police VIII do
everything in their power to assist in
the celebration.
Another visitor to headquarters was
little Miss Kent, daughter of Represent
alive Kent of California, who, with a
friend, desired to volunteer as one OF
the flower girls" in the procession. Her
offer was accepted, and she and her
friend will be given a place in the
pageant.
Still an ,ther visitor to headquarters to-
day was c. Edward Llufrio, head of the
Italian Boys Club Of the Christ Child So
ciety. Mr.. Llufrio, who lives at 1855 Hol-
mead place, volunteered the services of
the fifty boys in the Italian Boys Club,
telling those at headquarters that these
Italian boys are anxious to show their
patriotic interest in American customs
and to participate in the American ma
tional holiday. They have been given
places in group ii, consisting Of Flag
Boys