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The Washington times., 1921-04-22
|She's6l,He's 63
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Dan Cupid Scores Bulls
eye With Fairfax County,
Va, Couple.

The little. plump, unclothed per-
SON who goes around carrying .
bow and . bundle Of arrows. and
who answers to the name Of Dan
Cupid. II no respecter of ages. He
shoots his love darts into the hearts
OF the rich and the poor. the young
and the old.
But Charles Webster Walker. six
ty-three. and Mrs. Rebecca d. Sea-
ton, sfxty-one. both Of Fairfax
county. Va. say they are young. re-
senting any reflection on their ages
Yesterday they eloped to Mary
lands Kretna green. the thriving lit
tie township of Rockville. Mont
gomery county, and declared their
desires OF sailing on the sea of
matrimony.
Clerk Ray issued the marriage IL
cense and q few minutes later tho
Virginia couple were welded by the
Rev. J. w. Duffey. pastor of the
Rockville Methodist Church. Walk
er was the third to fall for the
feminine charms Of Mrs. Seaton.
Nevertheless. Cupid has his
troubles.
Apparently his love darts have
pierced the hearts of pretty Sarah
Elizabeth and Stewart II. Richards.
son and daughter of Mrs. Stewart
+. Richards, of Mt. Rainier. Prince
Georges county. Not strange?
Well, Mrs. Richards is determined
to Illustrate his attempts to steal
her daughter and son from the fam
lily firesids.
Yesterday Mrs. Richards wrote
Clerk Preston Ray, of the Circuit
Court of Montgomery county, not
to issue marriage licenses to either
Sarah or Stewart whom she sus-
poets have fallen to the wiles OF
Cupid and who intend to elope to
Rockville to wed
The Washington times., 1921-04-22
FINGER PRINTS CAUSE
JANITOR'S ARREST
IN THEFT

Finger-prints on a Tx box from
which $1.45 was taken last Nom
day at the new Scottish Rite Tom
pie, Sixteenth and s streets, result
ed In the arrest OF Howard j. Jack
son, colored assistant jan,tor
formerly employed their. Another
charge involving $3.50 stolen from
the temple last October will prob
ably be made against Jackson, De 4.
tective Bradley said today. The
negro was held in bond yesterday
on the minor charge for the action
OF the grand Jury.
The Washington times., 1921-04-22
CHINESE HELD, OPIUM
SEIZED IN AVENUE RAID

Two gallons of yen shee," three
pipes and opium from which 500
pills" could be madA were coniscat-
ed yesterday afternoon at 325 Penn
sylvania avenue In a raid by Detec-
tives Evans and Sanders
Sam and James Lee, Chinese, sixty.
two and hfty-hve years old, respec-
lively, were arrested and charged
with violating the Harrison drug act
They furnished bond and were re-
leased.
The Washington times., 1921-04-22
HAYS INACCURACIES
P 0. RADIO SERVICE
New System viii Garry Daily
Market Reports to
Farmers.

ThS~sending of q radiogram "s3
the American public" by Postmaster
General Hays marked the inaugu-s-
ton this morning of q nationwide
postoffice radio system.
The system. comprising fifteen large
stations In a belt extending from the
Capital to the Pacific coast, was
built in connection with the airma,l
service.
Daily market reports prepared by
the Bureau of Markets will be sent
out several times daily to farmers of
The Washington times., 1921-04-22
3-YEAR-OLD BOY BITTEN
BY DOG WHILE AT PLAY

Douglas Mccoy, thre years old. 1908
Belmont road northwest. was playing
in the yard in the rear of his mouse
this morning, when he was attacked
by a dog. which bit him on rhe right
hand. The animal, the police say. Is
owned by James A. Cahill, 2319 Wy
oming avenue northwest.
The boy's wound was treated at the
army dispensary. His condition is not
serious.
The Washington times., 1921-04-22
Pershinu to Attend Ball.

General Pershing has accepted the
invitation, to attend the Relief Ball
for blinded soldiers to be given by
Roy Mckinley Bassford Unit of the
American Women's Legion Wednes-
day evening at the Raleigh Hotel.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
SCHEDULE
FOR NAVY OFFICERS
Final Plans for Instruction in
Banking and General
Business.

Final arrangements have been COM
pleted by those in charge OF the lec-
lures to be given in conjunction with
the business classes to be conducted
by the Supply Corps Of the United
States Navy, which start tomorrow
when all young officers, from the
grade of ensign to senior lieutenant
will be instructed in the fundamental
principles of banking and genera
business, according to A. c. Flather
manager of the new business depart.
ment of the American Security and
Trust Company.
Topics and Speakers.
Following is a list of the bankers
together with the subjects they Will
talk on. when the lectures begin
which will be August l, to continue un-
til September %:
History of Banking in United
National Banking Systems" v; B;
Deyber. president of Second National
Bank; Bank Organization and Ad-
ministration." A. c. Flather, Ameri
can Security and Trust Company
Mature and Use Of Money" Mr.; Dey-
ber: Functions of a Bank" e; J. Nc
Quade. cashier Liberty, National
Bank; Banking Practice" Mr.. Nc
Quade; Mature and Uses of Credit
Loans and Discounts" Joshua Evans
jr., vice president Riggs National
Bank; Protests" Charles Boyer
Federal National Bank; THE Bank
Statement" Mr.. Evans.
Functions Of a Trust Company
Mr.. Flather; "Acceptances. Bankers
Acceptances. Trade Acceptances," H
V. Haynes. president Farmers and Me-
chanics' National Bank: Investments
and Securities" Richard Hynson. Ma
tional City Company; Real Estate
Loans" Howard Moran. American Sc
curity and Trust Company; Loans on
Warehouse Receipts. Bills OF Lading.
f. H. Thomson. Washington Loan and
Trust Company: Special Law Prob
lems." S. c. Peele; Interest and Al
lotments." F. G. Addison, jr:. vice
president Security Savings and Com
mercial Bank; Foreign Exchange
Letters of Credit. Travellers Checks" "
George NJ. Mckee. Riggs National
Bank; "Transits," Robert Fleming
Riggs National Bank; Postal Savings
System and Farm Loan Act" Mr.. Nc
Quade; "Analysis Of Accounts" Mr.
Addison: Federal Reserve Act" Mr.
Fleming; Central File" Mr.. Flather
Evening star., 1921-07-14
TEXAS CORN ACREAGE.
Largest in History, Says Federal
Report,

AUSTIN. Tex. July 14.-Texas has
the largest acreage in corn this year
that has ever been planted. accord
ing to a crop condition report just
issued by E. NJ. Johnston. agricultural
statistician, bureau of markets and
crop estimates.
This, the report further states. is
due largely to the material reduction
in cotton acreage, much of the land
usually given over to cotton having
been planted to corn. The increase
over last years planted acreage Is IA
per cent, making 7.63S,00O acres
standing at this time.
Rains have been ample during the
past month over virtually the whole
state, and the major portion Of the
crop is practically assured so far as
this factor is concerned. the report
states.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
JOIN TO FIGHT TAMMANY.
New York Civic Organizations
Unite to Combat Faction.

NEW YORK. July 14.-Various civic
and independent political organiza-
tons have Joined forces in a move TO
combat Tammany Hall in the mayor
atty election this fall.
Sixty men and women met at the
call Of Henry w. Taft, named him per-
manent chairman and adopted rcso-
luton providing for the appointment
of a subcommittee to consider candl-
dates and a platform.
The subcommittee will be composed
of fifteen members of the republican
organization, five from the citizens
union and nine from the coalition
committee, The subcommittee was en-
powered to invite other organizations
to send delegations.
Ernest Harvler, who said he rep
resented Independent democrats, asked
that at least three Independent demo-
Gratis be named on the subcommittee.
William Jay Schieffelin pointed out
that independent democrats already
were represented in the other or
ganiZations.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
BY GUY T. ROCKWELL.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLEVELAND. July 14.-Although
there is a better feeling among the
steel trade here there has been little
buying since the announcement of the
latest cut in steel prices. The air is
clearing. however. and it is believed
that better conditions are on the way
Continued favorable reports emanate
from the rubber center at Akron. I'm
employment there is decreasing and
all the tire~plants are working toward
increased production.
Employment here fell off sharply
last month. Ninety-nine firms which
normally employ about 100000 men
had but 56.139 men at work, less than
any time since January l. Automo-
bile plants laid off over % per cent of
their men, and employment in auto
accessories plants fell off over 10 per
cent.
There has been sharp f1uctuation in
food prices. potatoes having advanced
to $4.75 a barrel. Wheat is up 6 cents
bushel. corn . cents and oats l cent
Fully $27.O00.0O0 worth Of new build
Evening star., 1921-07-14
GETS SEVEN-YEAR TERM,
Housebreaker Receives Allowance
of Four Months for Jail Wait.

Charles Cook, colored. was convicted
yesterday afternoon by jury in
Criminal Division l of a charge of
housebreaking. Justice Bailey i'm
posed a sentence of seven years in the
penitentiary. Cook asked the court il
he was not going to give him credit
for the four months he has been in
Jail awaiting trial. The court said
he would and 50 made the sentence
six years and eight months.
Cook was shot in the back by Po-
liceman Myers Of the seventh pre-
cinct as he fled from the home of Vim
cent Cosimano, which he had entered
in the night. After the shooting Cook
was captured by Policeman Sheely of
the sixth precinct. who testified that
he found quantity of clothing taken
from the Cosimano home in a bag.
The defendant offered testimony of
several witnesses that he was drunk
earlier in the evening and declared he
knew nothing of the occurrence
Assistant United States Attorney
Vandoren conducted the prosecution
while Attorney A. w. Gray appeared
for the prisoner.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
JURY PRAYER DELAYS CASE
Visit to Sheriff's Grave Causes Re-
quest for New Trial.

LAFAYETTE. Ga. July 14.-Because
the jury. which convicted James
Douglass, young mountaineer. of the
murder of Sheriff r. G. Catron, went
to the grave of the dead officer and
prayed for Divine guidance. and
thereby winning over four jurors who
were standing out for life sentence,
counsel for Douglass have petitioned
for a new trial and Judge Moses
Wright has set August 20. or fifteen
days beyond the time fixed for the
execution, for a hearing.
Sheriff Catron was killed May 29,
when he and a posse approached an
automobile standing on the side of
Lookout mountain in search for
whisky. Douglass admitted the kill
ing on the stand, but declared that
he did not know that he was an
officer. The jury which tried the case
could not agree. and it was then that
the visit was made to the sheriff s
grave. a proceeding which is declared
unusual by counsel for Douglass.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
CONCERT TONIGHT,

The first annual concert Of the Hell
lenic Dramatic Society will be given
tonight, at $3.50 o'clock at the I'm
maculate Conception Hall.
The society, organized last winter.
has already played several Greek
dramas and comedies for the benefit
of the Greek Church and the near east
relief.
The program for tonight will include
selections by the Mandolin and Ha-
waiian clubs, M. s. T. Papas, direct
ing; one-act comedy, monologue by
A. korsson, vocal selection by Mrs.
Caparelli, a poetic recitation by p.
Papageorge and a selection of Ha-
waiian guitar solos by Mrs. Hilda
Allen.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
OFF TO SUMMER SCHOOL,

William Knowles Cooper, general
secretary Of the local Y. M. c. A., will
leave tonight for Black Mountain,
N. c., to attend the Southern Sum
mer School. at Blue Ridge, where he
Is dean Of "The School Of City Ad-
ministration." Accompanying him are
George Goodwin, interstate secretary;
C. e. Beckett, physical director, and
G. K. Roper, tr., railroad secretary, all
Of this city. Each will take an active
part in the program. During Mr..
Cooper's absence. Clifford o. johnson,
associate general secretary, will act
in his place. Mr.. Cooper will go to
Estes Park. Col, before returning to
Washington some time late in Sep
tember-
Evening star., 1921-07-14
ALEXANDRIA.

| ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 1.-THE
| Old Dominion Boat Club last night at
| its meeting elected ten new members.
| bringing the total active membership
to 1876, the largest in the history Of the
club. New members elected follow:
~. c. Bramell, L. w. Corbett, T. E. Nc
| Donough. w. E. Pierpoint. Everette J.
Pohl. Albert ]. Poss. Louis B. Poss. ].
\ E. Ross. Paul Simpson and W. Everett
| Swan, jr.
| Announcement was made that this
club has practically completed the
| financing necessary for the purchase
of the property of the Norfolk and
| Washington Steamboat Company,
which it recently acquired. This prop
erty is the old ferry slip at tht foot OF
King street.
The committee in charge Of the re-
vision of the constitution and bylaws
completed its report and it was decid-
ed to have some printed and distrib-
uted to its members by August /.
The state corporation commission
has granted a charter to the Barry
Pate Motor Company. Incorporated,
of Clarendon, Arlington county. The
| maximum capital stock Is $4,000 and
and incorporatrors are David ]. Barry.
president; Lester c. Pate, secretary;
william A. Pate. all of Washington.
Mrs. Florence Powell Brookes, a well
known Resident, died shortly after 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
Alexandria Hospital after long ILL
ness The deceased was the wife of
William Fowle Brookes. In addition
to her husband she is survived by four
children, Miss Esther Fowle Brookes
and William Fowle Brookes of this
city; Mrs William l. Lewis Of Geneva,
N. Y. and A. Powell N. Brookes of
Baltimore.
The executive committee Of the
chamber of commerce at a meeting
held yesterday afternoon discussed
the referendum No. 36 Of the Chamber
of Commerce Of the United States
dealing with problems Of taxation
sales. In addition the committee also
discussed other matters Of Importance
to the membership Of that organiza-
ton, after which 1t adjourned till Sep
Joseph Burns Mudd. seven years old,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hezekiah Mudd,
died Yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of his parents. sos South Patrick
street.
died Tuesday night, will take place at
3 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon from his
late residence at Fairfax Court House.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
BELG1AN.AMER1CAN MARKET

The business situation in Belgium
in June continued to reflect the i'm
petus< furnished by the British strike
according to federal reports. the
metal industry has obtained impor-
tant orders for railway material from
South America.
Most of the stocks Of imported mer-
chandise held in Antwerp last winter
have been consumed, and large part
of the American cotton warehouseo
by Ghent mills has been made up
Smaller cotton mills in Flanders are
reported to be purchasing cotton 1or
present requirements.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
MAY RELEASE WOMAN,
Mrs. Burkett Charged With Forg.
ing Name Of Theodore Roosevelt.

NEWPORT. Ind, July 14.-Mrs.
Emma Burkett Of Hillsda1e, held in
Jail here on the request of New York
authorities that she be arrested on q
charge of forgery in connection with
her filing of note for $69, 200 against
the estate of the late Theodore
Roosevelt, said today she would not
protest against removal to New York.
Sheriff Lewis Sweet said unless he
received further word from the New
York authorities he would release
Mrs. Burkett tomorrow.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
JUNE EMPLOYE CUT.
2,S7O Separations Made, But 1888
New Ones Named.

The federal government reduced its
force of employees in Washington by
1887 during June, according to a re-
port of the Civil Service Commission
made public today
The actual number Of separations
from the service during that thirty
day period was 2,S70. but 1888 new
appointments were made, bringing
down the net reduction.
The Treasury Department led the
list in reductions with a net cut of
us employees. The Navy Department
was second. with a reduction of 463.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
LOCAL WHOLESALE MARKET.


Eggs-Strictly fresh, per doZ., 3Oa3l;
average receipts. 80.
Live poultry-Roosters. per lb., II:
turkeys. per lb.. 33a35; chickens
spring, per fb.. 3sa42; hens, per lb..
30; keats, young. each, 60a75; chick
ems, winter. per h.. 80.
Dressed poultry-Fresh-k killed spring
chickens. per lb., 40a45: hens, per lb'
81; ROSTERS, per b.. %; turkeys: Ssa
40: keats. young. each. 6Oa75; chick
ems. winter. per h.. 35a40.
Pork-Dressed. small. per lb.. IS.
Live stock-Calves. choice. per lb.
sh; lambs. choice. per lb.. IL; live
hogs, 1Oh.
Green fruits-Apples. per bbl.. 3.0oa
1000: western. per box. 3.5oa4. o.;
California lemons. per box, 1O00a II w
California oranges, per crate: o;uva nn
$50: grapefruit. per crate, 6;o0aS.oo;
ries. per quart. 2Oa3O: raspberries. per
quart. 25a45; cantaloupes. 3.O0a4.o0.
Observation-Disclosures new. No. 4.
per barrel, 2.5Oa4. 90; lettuce, nearby, per
crate. 75a1.25: New York lettuce. per
crate. 1.25a2.0 90; celery, per doz., l.oOa
so: Romaine lettuce: ooal.SS; Gym YIN
per barrel. sooa4.5o; kale, per barrel,
5cal.25: peppers, per crate, ooaS. 80 80;
peas, nearby, per barrel, 6.00a12.OO:
onions. 1.25al.75; cabbage. per crate
2. 0Oa3.0O; cucumbers. l.5oa25o, egg
plant. per crate. 3.0Oa3.50; tomatoes. per
box. 15oa4.5O; asparagus, per doz, 1;ooa Ca
500: corn. 1.Ooa2.5O beans, 7.oOalO.oo
per Dbl.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
BALTIMORE. July a (speciaD.M
Po,atoes' new: bni:' lgoaS'ooi Soa goas 9a 50 20
Reans. hu.. 75al.5O, Beets, bunch. 3
al. Cabbage, head. 4a1O. Carrots.
bunch, 3a4. Celery, doz.., Local So
Corn, doz.. 12a35. Cucumbers, bas-
ket s5as5 ba scafco fta.e LIMA
S.uVi Beans, u.e; bu, ssca4.oo. Onions. 100 lbs,
1.5Oa175 Peas. bu., 3.25a35o; Pep
pers, basket. 1.O0a1.10. Squash. bas-
ket, 4Oa60.
tomatoes, basket. 1.5oa25o. Ap-
pies, bbl. 2.50a6.00; hamper, l.5oa
2.25: Blackberries ooa Ct so 14a22i ierries Gan
,sloTpss 81 crate s,1,ants 1eoaspo' at 14ais
Huckie berries, qt.. 20a25.. Peaches
crate i.50a2.5O. Pineapples. crate
35Oa6.50. Raspberries, Qt.. 2oa25
Watermelons, each. 25a65.
Selling Prices at Noon'
wheat-No. red winter, spot,
1.42k: No. red winter. garlicky.
spot. 1924.
July wheat, 1.soh per bu-; Au-
Saies-Bag lots Of new wheat as
to quality and condition, at 80. IS,
1.07, 1.15. 1.16. 1.1s and 1.22.
Corn-Cob, new. yellow, 3.75 per
bbl.; for white. Is to 20 per Dbl. lower
in carload, lots; contract corn. spot,
70: track corn, yellow, No. or bet
ter domestic, 79 and so.
Oats-No white, so; No. 3. 49k
Rye-Bag lots of nearby rye, as to
quality, 1.O0a1.20 per bushel: No. ?
western export, spot. 1.42h per bushel;
No 3, no quotations.
Hay-Prices nominal.
Straw-No. /, weak; No. 1 straight
rye nominal: No. l tangled rye. 1900;
No. tangled rye, 1900. No. l wheat,
Is. .O0a15.50: No. 2 wheat. 13.00a1350;
No. / oat- nominal. 15.50a16.50.
CHICAGO, July IA.
Forecasts Of cooler weather and
rains led to renewed setbacks
for wheat, but later were more than
offset by word of much black rust in
Manitoba and of irreparable crop
damage in the domestic spring crop
belt. Prices closed strong, 3k to AZ
net higher, with September i.31A to
Evening star., 1921-07-14
Grain. Produce and Live Stock

1921 and December i.3o TO l.3o 9.
Subsequently selling on account of
| rains in Illinois brought about a
sharp corn decline. The market closed
steady, 1 to 1la cents net lower with
September 61h to 62.
Evening star., 1921-07-14

On a certain day IN the beginning Of
China, for people to partake OF dogs
flesh to fortify themselves against the
coming heat. and as a preventive
against disease.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
DAIRY MARKETS.

BALTIMORE. July IA Especially
Chickens, dive, springers. per pound
35a43; white leghorns. 32a33; Ole
hens. 29a32: old roosters, IS; ducks
22a26; spring ducks. 2Sa32; pigeons
pair. 35a40.
| Eggs, loss off, native and nearby
firsts. 30a31: southern, 2Sa29.
Butter, creamery. fancy, pound. Ala
AZ: prints, 42a43; nearby creamery, 81
ass; ladies. 27a2S; rolls. 25a27: dairy
prints. 25a27: process butter. 31a32.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.
CHICAGO. July IA Omitted States
bureau of markets). - Cattle-Re.
ceipts, 1900 head: yearlings, strong
beef steers steady; prime 739-lb
yearling steers and heifers. $50; bulk
beef steers, 7.25as.75; she stock, Il
to 25 lower; bulk fat cows and
heifers. 4.50a6.50; bulls weak to Il
lower; bologna bulls mostly, 5.00a
$50: butcher grades mostly, 5.75s
big packers bidding lower; stockers
and feeders steady.
Hogs-Receipts. $1,000 head; active
10 to 20 higher than yesterdays aver.
age; in-between grades up most; big
packers doing very little; top par,
load, 1925; practical top. 1920; bulk
better grades. 9.60a1015; bulk pack.
ing sows. S.40aS.s5; pigs, 10 to Il
higher; bulk desirable, 99OalO1O.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900 head; sheep
culls and feeder lambs steady; fat
lambs around 25 lower; native lamt
top. 1000; culls mostly. 604 loads
Oregon lambs, 1915; sorted Oregon
two-year-old wethers. $40.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
LITTLE BUYING IN STEEL TRADE
SINCE LATEST CUT IN PRICES
Cleveland Situation Clearing and Better
Conditions Are Observation-Disclosures
Drops Of-Elsewhere

ing was begun here in the first half
of the year. compared with $41,OO0,O0O
in the first half of 1920.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
PARIS B0URsE CLOSED.

| PARIS, July 1.-THE bourse here
will be closed today. Friday and Sat-
Evening star., 1921-07-14
LONDON WOOL SALES.

LONDON, July 1.-THE wool auction
sales brought out fair selectlon:
Merjnos occasionally sold per cent
above the opening. while crossbreds
were irregular.
Evening star., 1921-07-14

Canada has a larger railway mileage
in proportion to population tnah any
other country.
Evening star., 1921-07-14

CHICAGO, July IA.
Forecasts of cooler weather and
rains led to renewed setbacks
for wheat, but later were more than
offset by word of much black rust in
Manitoba and Of irreparable crop
damage in the domestic spring crop
belt. Prices closed strong, 3A to ~
net higher, with September 1.31% to
Evening star., 1921-07-14
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

Selling checks-Dollar values q
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-10-27
THOMAS B. BEALL, OF
LEWISTON, is DEAD

Thomas B. Beall, 81 years old, an
oId-timer of the west, and well known
in Grangeville, died last Friday in
Lewiston.
Mr.. Beall was born in Washington,
d. c., in 1886, his father being
commander in the U. 5. army
and his mother daughter of prom
inent merchant of the south. He at
tended the University of Missouri, the
University of Illinois and two other
universities in Missouri, his father at
this time being in command Of Fort
Leavenworth.
In 1854 Mr.. Beall went to Callfor-
MIA. and entered the employ OF the
government, remaining in that SER
vice until 1861. He constructed Fort
L,apwai under Agent A. j. Cain IN
1860. and was prominent in the In
dian wars of which the Battle OF step
toe Butte was an event, himself being
in that engagement and being IN
large part responsible for saving from
the Indians a government pack train
He mined in Montana and British
Columbia and for many years con
Quoted ferry on Clearwater river
Mr.. Beall's grandfather was in com
mand of Fort McHenry during the
war of 1912 when Francis 5. Key was
inspired to write ''The Star Spangled
Banner.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-10-27
OVERLAND MAIL
GRANGEVILLE TO
LEWISTON, PLAN

Carrying the U. S. mail over
land between Grangeville and
Lewiston, as in early days, be-
fore the railroad, win probably
be resumed, in case of strike of
railroad employees, set for Octo-
Der 80, materializes.
early this week, was instructed
Postmaster Charles Simm cns,
~ the postoffice department to
all for bids for carrying by
tiny conveyance, all first class
nail, daily newspapers, perish
lble articles and as much addi-
ional mail as could be trans
orted, between Grangeville and
lewiston and vice versa.
The mail need not necessarily
be carried by automobile. Wag-
ms or hacks may be used.