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Sarbarti (Callrge Htbraru

FROM THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
THROUGH

LfLa*v,rR<]0.

REPORT

POSTMASTER-GENERAL

UNITED

STATES;

BEING PART OP

THE

MESSAGE

AND

DOCUMENTS

COMMliXICATEII TO THI!

TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS

BEGINNING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS.

J ft?

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WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1887.

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CONTENTS.

REPORT OF POSTMASTER-GENEKAL
General review of postal service, 3 ; post-offices and classification, 6 ; appointments of post*
masters, and statistics thereof, 9; compensation of postmasters, discussed, 12 ;
buildings for post-offices, suggestions as to provision of, 18, clerks in post-offices,
suggestions as allowances for, and more systematic employment of, 23 ; free dolivery service, and extension of, recommended, 30 ; the money-orderservice, 33 ; the
special delivery service, 31 ; post-office supplies, 34 ; readjustment of post
masters' salaries, 36; the inspection of post-offices, 36 ; postmasters' accounts and
returns, the new system explained, 37 ; claims of postmpsters for losses by fire,
burglary, orother casualty, 40 ; transportation of tho mails, 41 ; statistics of, 42 ;
railroad transportation, extension of and comparative statements as to cost, etc.,
42 ; steam-boat service, 45 ; star-routo transportation, 45 ; mail messenger service,
i
46 ; fines and deductions imposed on carriers, 4ti ; the railway mail service, extent,
increase, change, cost, caso examinations in, and suggestions as to employment
and qualifications of postal clerks, 46 ; employment of railway carriers, 53 ; foreign
mall service, 58; postal convention with Mexico, 60; parcels post conventions,
61; tbe financial exhibit, 63 j revenues and expenditures for past five years sum
marized, 64; revenuoof past year, 66; expenditures, 66 ; the current fiscal year, 69;
next year's estimate, TO ; stamps and stamped paper, consumption of and cost, 71 ;
the dead-letter office, its operations and results, 72; the inspection service, its
work and results, 73 ; tbe postal laws and regulations, new edition of, explained,
75; exterior marks on mail matter, 77 ; amendment of law relating to, recommended,
80; the post-office at Washington, SI; the Department, its appropriations, ex
penditures, and balances, 81 ; tho library for the Department, 83 ; the official pos
tal guide, 83; the money-order building, 84; a fourth assistant postmaster-gen
eral recommended, 84 ; salaries to Departmental chiefs inadequate, 84 ; commenda
tion of the officers, clerks, and employes of the Department, 85.
Appkswx A:
Table A.Tabulation of the number of post-offices in the United States at which the
compensator of fourth-class postmasters ranges from $10 to $1,000, and salaries of
Presidential postmasters range from $1,000 to $8,000 per annum
Table B Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential
and fourth-class post-officts for tho fiscal year ended June I?0, 1884
Table C.Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential
and fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year June 30, 1885
Table D.Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential
and fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1886
Table E.Comparative statements of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential
and fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887
Table F.Statement of receipts from waste paper and twine and from box rent at
Presidential and fourth-class post-offices for the quarter ended June SO, 1687
Table G.Showing the gross receipts, salaries, allowances, etc., of tbe 82 first-class
.post-offices for four quarters ended March, 31, 1887
Table H. Showing gross receipts, salaries, allowances, etc., of 149 second-class postoffices, graded from $2,900 to 2.500 inclusive, etc
Table I.Showing gross receipts, salaries, allowances, etc., of 286 second-class postoffices, graded from $2,400 to $2,000, etc
Table K.Statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices in alphabetical order, by
States and Territories, for each grade from $1,400 (postmaster's salary) to $1,900 in
clusive, showing gross receipts, box-rents, and commissions, salary of postmaster,
allowance for separating clerk, and surplus or excess of box-rents and commissions
for each office, in effect July 1, 1887 ; also, the aggregate amounts for each of the
items stated' for each grade from $1,400 to $1,900
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REFORT OF POSTMASTER-GENERALContinued.
Appendix AContinued.
Tablk L.- Showing the number of third-class post-offices in each State and Territory,
arranged to exhibit the number of each grade (salary $1,000 to $1,400 inclusive)
from July. 1887.....'.
148
Table M.Showing the number of post-offices, the aggregates of gross receipts, boxrents and commissions, salaries of postmasters, allowances for separating labor,
and the surplus and excess of box-rents and commissions, for each grade from
$1,000 to $1,400 (salary, inclusive, in effect from July 1, 1887
149
Table N.Show Outnumber of post-offices and aggregates of gioss receipts, box-rents,
box-rents and commissions, salaries of postmasters, allowances for separating labor,
and the surplus and exeess of box-rents and commissions for each grade from $1,400
to $1,900 (salary), inclusive, in effect from July 1, 1887
18
Table O.Showing the salaries paid to the principal clerk s in t ho 82 offices of ihe first class
151
Table P.Contrasting the aggregate gross receipt* which necrued at offices of the
firBt, second, and third classes for the four quarters ended March 31, 1S86, and
March 31, 1887, arranged to show amount and increase of receipts, also per cent,
of increase by classes ; also the number of offic es in each class for 1886 and 1887,
.
and the increase and per cent, of increase of offices by classes, July 1, 1887
152
APPENDIX B.Statement of post-offices and postal stations where premises are leased by
the Government, showing the number leased, animal rental paid, total salary and
allowances, box-rents and commissions, surplus or deficiency, and gross receipts
in each office, etc., June 30, 1887
154
AppkkihxC. Report nf Commissioners, upon inquiry into the proper organization of postoffices and clerical allowances
168
Forms suggested therewith
198
Exhibit A .Suggesting the probable necessary organization, and division and assign
ment of operating force
205
Exhibit B.Statement of details of the several divisions of post-office service
211
Exhibit C (first section) Arrangement of employe* of the New York (central) postoffice in divisions, claapos, and grades
229
Exhibit C vsecond section).Employes arranged by divisions, with maximnm, inter*
mediate, anil minimum compensat ion rates for each grade
:
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237
Forms therewith
287
Appekdix D.Statement of railway postal-car service, in separate cars of 40 feet or more
in length, for the fiscal vear ended Juno 30, IJ-87, showing the several loutes and
statistical details of each
238
Appendix E. Parcels Post Ceuvent ions
247
No. 1. Jamaica itnd Cnited S'ntes
247
No. 2 Barlmdoes and United, States
253
Estimates . f appropriations for the postal service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, 261;
memorandum by the Postmaster General as to, 263; for bis office, 263; for First Assist
ant Pott master-General's office, 263; for Secoud Assistant Postmaster-General's office, 266;
for Third Assistant Postmaster-General's office, 268 ; tot office of chief of post-office inspect
ors, 290 ; letter of First Assistant as to estimates for his office, 272 ; for compensation to
postmasters, 272; for clerks iu post-offices. 273 ; for rent, light, and fuel in post-offices.
275; for miscellaneous and incidental items, 576; for office furniture, 277; for advertising,
278; for the free delivery service, 278; for post-office supplies. 279. Letter of Second As.
sistant as to estimates for his office, 279 ; for inlaud transportation by star routes, 279 ; for
same by steam-boat routes, 280; for mail-bags, mail- bag catchers, mail-locks and keys,
280 ; for inland transportation on railroad routes, 281 ; for railway postal car-service, 282 ;
for railway postal clerks, 282 ; for special facilities. 282. Letter of Third Assistant as to
estimates for his office. 283; for adhesive postage-stamps, -83; for stamped envelopes,
newspaper-wrappers, letter-sheets, '284 ; for postal-cards. 2K4 ; for registered package, tag,
official, and dead-lettcr envelopes, 285; for postage-stamp, stamped-env elopes, and postalcard agencies, 285; ship, steam-boat, and way letters, 283; for engraving, printing, and
binding drafts and warrants, 286 ; for miscellaneous expenditures, 286 ; comparison o^ es
timates with present appropriations, 286. Letter of superintendent of foreign mails as to
estimates for his office, 288.
Report op the Assistant Attornet-Gkxehal upon claims of postmasters under the act of
March 17, 1883
291
Claims allowed under sa d act, 29.1 ; claims disallowed, 203 ; cases in which post-offices
weie broken up-n, 294; claims disallowed. 291; reason for, 291.
ExnrBiT A.List of claims for losses by fire, burglary, etc., allowed
296
Exhibit B.List of claims for same disallowed
808
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CONTENTS.
Report of Chief Post-Office Inspectou
Operations of iuspective force
Cases investigated
Statement (Exhibit A) of number, class, and disposition of OMM of arrest
Statement (Exhibit B) of recommendations made by post-office inspector* for removal of
postmasters and other employes for violation of postal laws and regulations, etc. .
Statement (Exhibit C) ofnumber and disposition of cases investigated
Statement (Exhibit D) of number and character of registry cases
Statement (Exhibit E) of number and disposition of "A" cases referred and investigated
during year
Stateme nt (Exhibit F) of complaints received and result of complaints investigated in
Class H. ordinary letters
Statement ( Exhibit G) of number of eases and office of original reference of miscellaneous
cases, ('lass C
Referred to post-office inspectors for investigation during year.
Statement ( Exhibit II) of disposition of miscellaneous cases referred and reported upon . .
Exhibit I.Recapitulation

Foreign cases
Statement (Exhibit J) showing States and foreign countries between which mail matter
was passing which became subject of investigation
Statement (Exhibit K) showing States and countries between which mail matter was
passing
Statement (Exhibit L) of States and foreign countries between which ordinary losses oc
curred
Statement of work received and performed by inspectors
Remarks of inspector as to.
Rxpoet of Fnm Assistant Postmaster-General
Work of appointment division, 347 j work of bond division, 349; work of division of cor
respondence, 351 ; work of division of post-office supplies, 351 ; statement of sup
plies furnished, 352; statement of appropriations and expenditure for fiscal year
compared, 353 ; for wrapping paper, 353 ; for twine, 354 ; for stamps, ink, and pads,
355; for stationery for first and second class post-offices, 355; for printing and
binding, 256; estimates for next fiscal year, 357; work of salary and .allowance
division, 358; tabulated statement of operations of salary and allowance division,
359; table showing business transacted in salary and allowance division, 301; re
view of Presidential postmasters' salaries, 362; statement showing number of
Presidential post-officesand grade of salaries, 303; review of salaries of postmasVrs
nnder act of March 3, 1883, 361; statement showing progress of work in sneh re
view, 365; remarks as to boxes and box-rents, 360; remarks as to key deposits, 366;
legislation recommended, 367 ; for allowances for rent of first-class ollices, 367 ; for
money-order clerk-hire, 369; for free-delivery service, 369; statement as to results
of free-delivery service, 370; statement of post-offices at which local postage ex
ceeded cost of service, 370.
TabiJC A.Showing number of Presidential post-offices in each State, with increase and
decrease, number of offices of each class and all money-order offices and statement
Table B.Detailed operations of appointment division, showing also number of post-offi
ces, with increase and decrease

Table C.Showing number of appointments made upon resignations, commissions ex

pired, deaths, etc., at Presidential offices during year
Table I).Showing growth of free-delivery service from its inauguration July 1, 1863
Table E.Showing nnmber of carriers in service June 30. 1887 ; amount of mail delivered
and collected ; number of pieces handled ; cost of service, and amount of postage
on local matter, during year
Rxpoet of Seconi> Assistant Postmaster-General
Statement of annual rate of expenditure for inland mail transportation, 383; statement
(Table No. 1) comparison of star and steam-boat service, 386; statement (Table
t
No. 2) percentage of increase and decrease of estimates for inland transportation,
386 ; remarks on star ionten, 387 ; on regulation wagon-service, 388; showing amount
expended at each place, 388 ; remarks on steam-boat service, 388 ; on mail-mes-*enger
service, 338; on work of division of inspection, and fines and deductions imposed
and remitted, 389 ; remarks on mail equipments, 390 ; on mail bags, mail locks and
keys, 391 ; on railroad transportation, with table showing comparative cost, etc.,
392; on railway transput tat iou and railway post-office cars, combined with com
parative statements, 394 ; on fast mail, Pittsburgh to Kansas City, 395; on require
ments for the current year, 395 ; on estimates for 1889, 395 ; ou railway post-office
cars. 3'J7 : on special facilities, 308.
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Tage,
Report of Second Assistant Pobtmastkr-GeneralContinued.
Exhibit No. 1.Showing amount of current business disposed of duriug year
Table A.Inland mail service Jono 30, 1887
Table B.Star, steam-boat, and railroad service in operation during fiscal year ended
June 30, 1887
Table CRailroad service as in operation Tune 30, 1887
TABLE D.Steam boat service in operation June 30, 1887
Table K.Showing increase and decrease in star, steam-boat, and railroad service during
year
Table F.Statement of deductions, fines, and remissions during year ...
TABLE B.Showing readjustments of rates of pay per mile on railroad routes, new routes,
etc, based upon returns of weight, etc
Table I..Showing rate of pay per annum for use of railway post-ofllce cars for 1ant fiscal
year
Table K.Statement of expenditures on account of special facilities for fiscal year
TABLE L.Showing miles of railroad service ordered from July 1, 1886, to June 30, 1887...
Statistics of rjileago, annual transportation, and cost of railroad .service from If&G to June
30, 18j7
TABLE O.Statement of number, description, prices, and cost of mail bags, mail-bag
catchers, clc, purchased and put in service during year
Table P.Statement of mail locks and keys imrebased and repaired, and of the expense
incurred on account thereof during year
Repobt ok Geskual Sltebixtrndknt of Railway Mail Seuvicr
Summary statement of Railway Mail Service, 575 : statement of case examinations of per
manent railway postal clerks for > ear. 577; lerord of city letters distributed by
postal clerks during year, 578; remarks upon casualties, &~S ; comparative statcnient of Railway Mail Servico, 579 ; remarks upon closed-pouch lines, 580 ; remarks
upon salaries of clerks, 582; remarks upon fast-mail trains, 582; tabular statement
of special facilities, 583 ; trains upon which special facilities are furnished wilhout
extra compensation, 585; estimates of expenditures for, 687; statement showing
growth of service from July 1, 1879, to Juno 30, 1887, 587; statement of increase iu
expenditures on account of salaries since July 1, 1S85, 588; remarks upon expendi
tures, 588; commendation of clerks and employ6s, 589.
Table Aa.Statement of railway post offices in operation in United States June 30, 1887. .
Table Bo.Statement of steam boat service, with postal dorks in operation during year..
Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and parts
of railroads over which no railway post-offices run during fiscal year.
Tadle Dd.Comparative statement of the R; ilway Mail Service from 1830 to 1887
Table E*.Statement of mail distributed ou route on ears by railway postal clerks during
year
Table /. Statement of errors made by railway post-office clerks during fiscal year
Table Gg.Statement of errors in .the distribution and forwarding of mails by post-offioes
of first three classes during year
Table HA.Statetneut of case examinations of permanent railway postal clerks for year..
Table I.Statement of case examinations of railway postal clerks during probation for
year
Table Kk.Statement of new routes established and routes extended during year
Table LI.Statement of annual salaries of railway postal clerks by classes
Othku tables.Statement of distribution of mail for city delivery for year.
Statement of miles of routes supplied by railway postal clerks during year
Statement of leaves of absence with pay granted to railway postal clerks injured on
duty and amount paid acting clerks
Statement of casualties during year
Recapitulation of same
Repobt of Third Assistant PoeiMASTEu-GKKhiRAL
Statement of exhibits, 809; statement of financial operations for 1885, 1886, and 1887, com
pared, t>70 ; revenue for fiscal year ending Juue 30, 1888 and 1889, 874 ; appropria*
tions, expenditures, and estimates for the service ot the Third Assistant's office,
875; suspense uccounts and bad debts, 87(i ; amounts drawn from the Treasury, 8*6;
transactions at Treasury depositories. 876; deficiencies of appropriations, 877;
cases involving false return of cancellations, etc., 878 ; the special delivery service,
879 ; division of postage stamps, stamped envelopes, and postal cards, 883 ; requi
sitions from postmasters for stamps, etc., 885 ; parrels forwarded of same, 885 ; re
dumption of 3 and 6 cent stamps and envelopes, 885 ; postage on second-class mat.
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Report of Thibd Assistant Postmastrb-GbxebalContinued.
ter, 886 ; reduction iu cost of stamped envelopes, 888 ; changes in stamps and
stamped envelopes, 889; changes in design of posta} cards, 800 ; stamp, envelope,
and postal-card agencies, H00 ; subageucy for distributing postal cards and stamped
envelopes, 891 ; new contract for registered-package and other official envelopes,
893 ; division of registration, 804 ; losses of registered matter, 894 ; improved sys
tem in registry divisions in largo offices, 894 ; exchanges of through registered mat
ter, 895; international registered pouch exchanges, 895 ; exchange of registered
mails with Mexico, 890; return of undelivered correspondence between the United
States and Canada, 890; division of files, records, and mails, 898; business of Dead*
Letter Office, 898; administration of oaths by postmasters to publishers, recom
mendation as to, 898; second-class matter under new postal regulations, 899; de
fective method of paying postage, 899 ; abuse from the statutory definition of a peri
odical, 901 ; abuse of the privilege of mailing sample copies, 902 ; force of the office,
903; conclusion. 904.
Table No. 1. Explanation of estimates of appropriations for the office of the Third AsBistnnt Postmaster-GeneraI for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889
Table No. 2.Statement showing itemized appropriations for the service of the Post-Office
Department for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, and the expenditures made
out of the same ...
Table No. 3.Statement exhibiting the receipts and expenditures, under appropriate
beads, by quarters, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, compared with the re
ceipts and expenditures of the fiscal years ending -Tune 30, 1885, aud June 3u, 1886.
Table No. 4.Statement showing receipts and disbursements at Treasury depositories
during the fiscal year euded Juue 30, 1887
Table No. 5.Statement showing the issue, in detail, of all the several kinds of adhesive
postage stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, aud postal cards for the
fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887
Taule No. 0.Statement showing tho issue of postage stamps, stamped envelopes, news
paper wrappers, aud postal cards, by denominatious, for the fiscal year ended June
30,1887
Table No. 7.Statement showing the increase iu the issues of postage stamps, stamped
envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and postal cards for the year ended Juno 30, 1887,
as compared with those of tho previous year
Table No. 8.Value of postage stamps issued, by fiscal years, from their introduction to
June 30, 18*7
Table No. 9.Statement, by fiscal years, of the issues of stamped envelopes from their
introduction to June 30, 1887
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Table No. 10.Statement, by fiscal years, of the number of postal cards issued from their
introduction to Juue 30, 1887
Table No. 11 Comparative statement of second-class matter mailed at first-class postoffices, 1835-'86and 1886-'87
Table No. 12.Statement showing the number of registered letters and parcels trans
mitted through tho mails from each of the several States and Territoties in the
United States during tho fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 13.Statement showing the increase of registered letters and parcels upon
which fees were collected at thirty of the leading cities during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1887, over the number registered during the preceding year
Table No. 14.Statement showing tho operations of the registry system at the cities of
New York:, Philadelphia, Chicago, Saint Louis, and Washington during the fiscal
year ended Juno 30, 1887
Table No 15 Statement showing the number and value of registered letters and parcels
carried for the several Executive Departments during tho fiscal year ended June
30. 1887
Table No. 16 Statement showing tho operations of the special delivery system during
the year ended September 30, 1 887
, Table No. 17.Contract for furnishing registered package, tag, official, and dead letter
envelopes during tho fiscal year ending June 30, 1888
KePOBT Or SCFEIiLNTESDEXT OF THE DkaD-LETTER OFFICE
Statement of work of office, 949; matter returned from foreign countries, 951 ; dead regis
tered matter, 951 ; value of inclosure in mail matter restored to owners,951 ; revenue
derived from dead mail matter, 052; postage-stamps received and destroyed, 952;
dead matter given to charitable institutions, 952; comparative statement of mail
matter received and treated for fiscal year 1886 and 1887; statement showing
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Report of Superintendent of the Dead-Lettek OfficeContinued.
amount of matter treated in last fiscal > ear, 955 ; statement showing disposition of
same, 956; statement showing number of pieces and disposition of nnmailable, ho
tel, and ficticious matter received at the Dead-Letter Office during fiscal year, 957;
statement of letters returned from foteign countries, 958 ; of undelivered matter re*
turned to and received from foreign countries, 958; concluding remarks, 960.
Report of the Superintendent of the Money-Order System.
Number of money-order offices, 963; number of postal-note offices, 963 ; issue and payment
of domestic money orders, 964 ; issues and payments of postal notes, 964 ; war claims,
965; duplicate money orders, 966; drafts and transfers. 965; remittances of moneyorder funds, 966 ; lost remittances, 967 ; erroneous payments of money oiders, 967 ;
revenues and expenses, 967; international money-order business, 968; statistics of
international money-order business, 9G9 ; general financial results. 970.
Appendix A.Tabular statement showing operations of the domestic money-order system
. during each year Bince its establishment in 1861 to June 30, 1887
Appendix B.Statement of duplicate money orders issued by the Department during
fiscal year
Appendix C.Statement of monoy-order funds lost in transmission through the mails,
or otherwise, during fiscal year (1), received (2), referred to Assistant-AttorneyGeneral
1
Appendix D.Statement of money orders improperly paid, on a forged signat ure or oth
erwise, during fiscal year: (1) recovered, (2) paid to proper payee, (3) charged to
payee to paying postmaster, (a) orders issued prior to June 30, 1886, (b) issued after
June 30, 1886, 976 ; (4) charged to Department, 977 ; (5) charged to payee or order,
(a) order issued prior to June 30, 1886, (b) order issued after June 30, 1886, (6) un
settled, (a) orders issued prior to June 30, 1886, (b) orders issued after June 30, 1886.
Monky-Ordbh Convention* with Norway
With Netherlands
Report of the Superintendent of Foreign Mails
Operations of office, 1003; weight of mails. 1003; foreign mail statistics, 1005; cost of the
service, 1006 ; cost of transatlantic service, 1007 ; cost of transpacific service, 1007 ;
of miscellaneous service, 1008; of foreign closed mail service, 1009; number of trips
per quarter and year, the average apparent time in hours, per trip, and year, occu
pied by steamers of the different transatlantic steamship companies, between New
York, London, and to Paris, etc., 1010 ; estimates. 1012 ; Mexican postal treaty, 1014 ;
parcel post, 1015; parcel post, postage charges, 1016 ; details of the parcel-post aerv ice in postal union countries, 1017; universal postal union during 1887, 1014;
statistics of service therein in principal countries, 1020 ; statistics of the collec
tion service, 1022.
Appendix A.Correspondence
Appendix B. Postal convention with Mexico
Retort ok the Topographer of the Post-office Department
Operations of office, 1033 ; exhibits of work, etc., 1035.
Report of the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office Department
Revenue account of the Post-Office Department, 1039; general revenue account, 1040;
postmasters' quarterly accounts current, 1040; stamps sold, 1041; letter postages
paid in money, 1041 ; balances charged to foreign countries, 1041 ; mail transporta
tion accrued, 1042; .Pacific railroad service, 1043; payments to aud collections
from late postmasters, 1,043; accounts therefor in suit, 1043.
Table No. 1.Statement exhibiting quarterly the receipts of the Post-Office Department
under their several heads for the fiacal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 2.Statement exhibiting quarterly the expenditures of the Post-Office Depart
ment under their several heads for the fiacal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 3. Statement by States of the postal receipts and expenditures of the United
States for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 4.Statement showing the condition of the account with each item of the ap
propriation for the service of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1887
Table No. 5.Statement in detail of miscellani ous payments made by the Post-Office De
partment during the fiscal year ended Juuo 30, 1887, and charged to "miscellaneous
items, office of the Postmaster-General"
Table No. 6 Statement in detoil of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office De
partment during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1687, and charged to " miscellane
ous expenses, office of the First Assistant Postmaster-General "
VI

961

973
973
974

979
991
1001

1023
1027
1031
1037

1046
1046
1047
1060
1061
1061

CONTENTS.
Page.
Report of the Auditor of the Tkkasuby fob tub Post Office DepartmentCont'd.
Table No. 7.Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office De
partment dnring the fiscal year ended June 30. 1887, and charged to "miscellane
ous items. Second Assistant Postmaster-General "
Table No. 8 Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office De
partment daring the fiscal year ended Jano 30, 1887, and charged to "miscellane
ous items, office of the Third Assistant Postmaster-General "
Table No. 9.Comparative statement of the receipts and expenditures of the Post-Office
Department from July 1, 1836, to June 30, 1887
Table No. 10.Gross receipts, expenses, and net revenue of Presidential post-offices for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 11. Statement showing the transactions of the money-order offices of the
United States for the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887
Table No. 12. Statement showing the number and amount of international money-orders
issued, paid, and repaid, and foes collected during the fiscal year ended June 30,
1887
Table No. 13. Statement showing the receipts and disbursements of the money-order
offices of the United States during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 14. Statement showing tho transfers to and from the money-order account dur
ing the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 15. Statement showing the money-order transactions with the Assistant United
States Treasurer at New York, N. T., during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887. .
Table No. 16. Statement showing the revenue which accrued on money-order and postalnote transactions for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1837
Table No. 17. Recapitulation of net revenue for the fiscal year onded Jnno 30, 1887
Table No. 18. Statement of assets and liabilities June 30, 1887
Table No. 19. StaU-nient showing the principal international money-order transactions
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 20. Weight of letters, newspapers, etc., sent by sea from tho United States to
European countries during the fiscal j ear ended June 30, 18S7
Table No. 21. Weight of letters, newspapers, etc., sent by sea from the United States to
countries and colonies other than European of the Universal Postai Union during
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Table No. 22. Weights of retransportcd foreign closed mails and cost of carriage of same
by steam-ship companies
VII

1051
1054
1055
1058
1115
US
1140
1140
1141
1141
1145
1146
1140
1148
1151
1152

ill:
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Ik

REPORT
OF
THE

POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Post-Office Department,
Washington, D. C, November 26, 1887.
Sir: The following report presents an account of the transactions
of this Department and the operations of the postal service during the
year ended with the 30th of June, 1887, the second complete fiscal year
of your administration. The multitudinous statistics necessary to ex
hibit in detail the affairs of this extensive service will be found, intelli
gently digested, in the reports of the officers in charge of its several
branches and the accompanying tables, subjoined as appendices hereto.
But I shall attempt to summarize the principal facts and to deduce
therefrom the reasonable anticipations and probable needs of the im
mediate future, with such recommendations as appear important for
your consideration, or worthy of submission to the Congress. In pref
atory explanation of the character of the suggestions to be made, the
more particular presentation of the financial condition of the service
may be briefly anticipated, and some observations submitted in respect
to the policy and principles which should govern the direction and
object of measures for enlargement of its usefulness.
The expectation of growth and improvement in the affairs of the postal
service, indulged in previous reports, has been realized during the
past year. In part arising from an extension of the limits of mailable
matter of the fourth classordered to meet the requirements of trade
and from the receipts of the special-delivery service, but chiefly from
the greater employment of all postal facilities consequent upon the ris
ing business prosperity of the country, faithfully reflected in the postal
service, the revenues have gained upon the preceding year by nearly
$4,840,000, attaining a height never reached before, despite the restrict
ive operation of various reductions in the rates of postage. Upon the
other hand, the study of economy has not been without effect in restrain
ing the necessarily rising scale of expenditure, so that the increase of
cash disbursements has but little overstepped $2,000,000.
3

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Thus the deficiency charged upon the General Treasury,which two years
since was a round seven millions and a year ago but about seventy thou
sand less, has been reduced almost three-sevenths, while the fair argury
from our present circumstances gives hope that during the current year
it will nearly if not entirely disappear. If there shall remain at the
year's end any excess of cash expenditure above receipts, it can not but
be much less than the postages upon the mail matter of the Government
itself, estimated to be at least two millions annually, and reasonably its
debt to the postal service. It may, therefore, be fairly affirmed that
from the beginning of the current fiscal year the postal service has
again become substantially self-sustaining ; and the prediction be vent
ured that if the revenues be not further crippled, and only a similar
ratio of increasing expenditure be held, the next fiscal year will yield a
surplus, which should, under the same conditions, annually increase.
It is proper, also, parenthetically, to add that expansion of the power
and usefulness of the service has kept pace with its improved fiscal con
dition by much increase in the number of its post-offices, of its em
ployes, of its routes and mileage of mail transportation, by additions to
its fast mail, and other special features, and, indeed, in every branch of
its work.
In this promising condition special interests may be expected to vig
orously press for a reduction in rates of postage in some class of mail mat
ter, always of specious appearance of popularity ; indeed, their organiza
tion "for the improvement of the postal service" is already begun; but
the general iuterest will perhaps rather require that a reduction of the
rates of postage shall be deferred to a somewhat later period. The time
is probably not distant when, if the wisest measures of economy be
pursued, the rate of charge upon letters can be properly lowered to one
cent an ounce, and some diminishmeut permitted in the postages upon
merchandise and other matter. But the letter postage of the United
States is now fixed at a rate below that of all other countries save one,
and, when the distances of transportation are considered, is cheaper
than in any other. And the combined receipts from all mail matter
not of the first class fall far short of the cost of its handling ; affording
little claim, therefore, for less postage charges.
The taxation for the maintenance of the postal service by the impo
sition of postage levies on its beneficiaries commends itself as the justest form in which the burdens of government can be assessed upon
citizens, if the assessments be laid with discriminating fairness. It
must be conceded that the disproportionate levy upon newspapers and
periodicalswhich furnish perhaps one-tbird the weight and bulk of
out mails, while they return but about one-fortieth of the revenuevio
lates this principle; but it has been yielded in this instance to the gen
eral advantages of a freer circulation of intelligence, the attainment of
which should be regarded as a sufficient consideration.

POSTAL ADMINISTRATION.

Otherwise the present rates appear to recognize the differences be

tween the different classes of matter with as near approximation of
justice as can be attained in our currency ; the greater burden being
npon, and probably all the profit arising from, the carriage of first-class
matter, which must make good the loss sustained in the other classes,
in order to a self-sustaining service.
The paramount duty of the Government, so far as concerns this De
partment, is to furnish the most perfect and useful postal facilities to
the people, within the authority of the Constitution, which the skill of
man can provide. It is due to the character of the citizens of this
country, to their freedom and enlightenment, to their enterprise and
activity, to their wealth and power, and especially to the intimacy of
their personal relations maintained over so great an expanse of terri
tory to an extent never equaled, hardly aimed at, elsewhere on the
globe, from which arise the fraternity of feeling and community of in
terest that furnish the safest guaranties for the future stability and
valne of onr Federal institutions. It is, indeed, their due as a personal,
individnal right, because the Government monopolizes the postal busi
ness, and forbids them all other attempts at self-service. Upon every
ground the postal service rightfully urges a constant and exacting de
mand npon legish tive and executive wisdom and labor for its enlarge
ment and improvement to the utmost of perfectibility.
Whatever the postal revenue, whether it be sufficient to postal burdens
or whether the General Treasury be chargeable for their support, this
snperior obligation remains unchanged and undeniable. The method by
which the taxation which maintains the service is imposedso that it
be constitutional and not unjust or partialis of far less consequence to
the country than the character and efficiency of the facilities it affords.
Yet, obvious as this principle of governmental duty appears to be, it
will rarely command the same obedience in practical legislation or ad
ministration when, by abridgment of the postal revenues, the service
imposes a heavy charge upon the General Treasury, as when its inde
pendent revenues are sufficient to meet its exigencies. .
The present juncture in its affairs, while postage taxation is cheap and
fair, and yet sufficient to promise a coming period of prosperity, appears
to afford a favorable opportunity to direct the inauguration of measures
ofjustice to postal servants, of improvement in appliances and methods,
and of expansion of facilities which experience has shown to be desir
able or an enterprising spirit may conceive to be prudently worthy of ex
periment. It is by no means intended to suggest either extravagant
expenditure or any outlay without a profitable, even an immediately
profitable, return. The most desirable measures in view are dictated
by the soundest principles of economy, such as it is believed a wise
manager would employ if the postal service were a private business in
stead of a public monopoly, and ought to be executed, as ought every
branch of the public service to be performed, wjth unflinching frugality
and prnde.nt. measurement of cost and ends, but without parsimony.

BEPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENEKAL.

I shall venture to poiut out iu their proper couuectiou in the course

of this report, although with necessarily limited and inadequate ex
pression of the reasons which might be adduced in their favor, some of
the objects which claim attention as apparently worthy of effort, and
some of the steps which suggest themselves as proper to be takeu to
wards their accomplishment. Among these objects there appear to
me most prominent and attractive the ascertainment and formulation
of the true principles and rules to govern the provision of clerical force
for post-offices, and to fix the grades and compensation of their officers
and employes upon a just and discriminating basis ; the establishment
of a correct system for approximately uniform organization of the ad
ministrative and clerical force in offices of the higher classes; the pro
vision of buildings for post-offices in communities of such size as to re
quire an office independent of private affairs ; tbe extension and per
fection of the system of free delivery until all communities enjoy its
privileges which are so situated as to make it tbeir due ; the thorough
reformation of the system of employing and paying for railroad trans
portation ; the establishment of additional fast-mail service until all the
trunk lines of mail communication are so provided ; provision for the in
struction and examination of persons for appointment in the railway
mail service ; enlargement of the foreign parcels post system recently
entered upon so as to embrace all countries with which a retail trade
will be advantageous to our people ; and the addition of some auxilia
ries to our meaus of postal convenience calculated to enhance the
utility of the service to the people.
If measures to these ends be taken with intelligent forecast and skill
ful adaptation, can it be doubted that our postal administration will be
of greater value to the countryso vastly benefited, indeed, that our
people will greatly prefer thecontinnauceofthepresent moderate postage
rates in order to secure such gains without perception of their cost f
Yet it is confidently believed that if these forward steps be takeu with
fair prudence, their accomplishment will reduce rather than enlarge the
annual ratio ofincrease in postal expenditures, and expedite the period
when diminished rates of postage can be justly allowed with prudence
and without partiality.
The considerations which may urge the acceptation of the various
measures suggested, as well as the general poKcy, naturally arise upon
an account of the present circumstances of those parts of the service to
which they pertain, and, for the most part, require little more of argu
ment than a clear exposition of the facts.
THE POST-OFFICES.
The supervision and care of post-offices, embracing their establish
ment and discontinuance, the appointment and qualification of post
masters, the adjustment of the salaries of such as belong to the salaried

THE POST-OFFICES AND POSTMASTERS.

classes, allowances and supplies for maintenance of the service in them,

and the government of the carrier system at such as make free delivery
of mail, are conducted through the office of the First Assistant Post
master-General, and his report exhibits the figures which represent the
changes and transactions of the past year.
The prosperity of the service is the prosperity of the post-offices, and
the gains of the year are marked in their advancement. The number
of salaried offices at its beginning was, of the first class, 75 ; of the
second, 400 ; and of the third, 1,769 ; a total of 2,244 of the Presidential
classes. By the annual review and readjustment, based upon the re
turns of their business for the four quarters ended with March 31, 1887,
it was disclosed that on the 1st day of July the net gains of the several
classes were 7 in the first, 35 in the second, and 50 in the third ; making
respective totals of 82 in the first, 435 in the second, and 1,819 in the
third ; in all, 2,336, a net increase of 92. This showing indicates less
than the real facts, because there were other offices entitled to advance
ment from the fourth to the third class, which, by delays in the neces
sary reports, were postponed until the next quarter. And on the 1st of
October there were added to the third class 45 offices by assignment
pursuant to law ; thus making the total number of the third class, at
the time of this report, 1,864, and of all Presidential offices, 2,381 ; the
highest yet reached in the history of the Department.
By this annual adjustment many salaries were raised within the sev
eral classes, and compensation of the Presidential postmasters as then
existing was fixed for the current year at $3,880,300, a net increase of
$194,800, or 5 + per cent, upon the adjustment of last year.
The changes resulting in this increase were as follows :
Total number of first, second, and third class post-offices whereat increases were made July
1, 1887
944
The aggregate of such increases being
tUft 100
Sew offices dnring fiscal year :
No. Salaries.
October 1, 1880
47
$49, 100
January 1, 1887
49
52, 000
April 1, 1887
20
21,000
July 1, 1887
2
2,100
154, 200
Total
242, 300
Leas reductions and changes :
Relegated to tho fourth class J aly 1, 1887, 22 offices, with salaries of
$22, 800
Seductions of salary kt 1S2 Presidential offices
18, 100
Presidential offices discontinued :
Norembor 1, 1886. East Now Tork, N. V
1, 600
July 1, 1?87, South Pueblo, Colo
2, 000
July 1, 1887, Derby, Conn
- 1, 000
Joly 1, 1887, Brick Church, N. J
2,100
47, 600
Net increase
194,800
To this sum is now to be added tho salaries of the offices assigned to
the third class on the 1st of October, being $35,000 ; and the operation of
the stature will doubtless cause further additions on the 1st of January
and the 1st of April next. In the last report, the defect in the statute

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

as it stands, whereby some offices rise from the fourth to the third class
daring the year which at the end of it must be relegated by the annual
review again to the fourth class, was pointed out and its correction
suggested. The inconvenience occasioned, every change requiring a
new appointment, commission, bond, and oath at each office affected,
might be obviated by the slight amendment recommended.
Twenty-two offices which had been before assigned to the third class,
fell back into the fourth at the end of the year, by application of the
statutory rule to their respective businesses. Of these, nine had been
assigned to the third class during the last fiscal year, and illustrate the
defect mentioned.
The fourth class comprised on the 1st day of July 52,821 offices, the
number having increased during the year by 1,543the establishments
having been 3,043, and the discontinuances 1,500. The new offices were
439 less than the previous year, the number of that year being unusually
large because of an accumulation of undisposed of applications from the
former year. The number of discontinuances exceeded that of the
former year by 380, one of the good products of the systematic inspec
tion of fourth-class offices begun in accordance with the plan discussed
in the last report, by which the useless have begun to be weeded out.
The net increase in the number of post-offices was distributed in dif
ferent portions of the country as follows : To the New England States,
45 ; to the five Middle States and the District of Columbia, 202 ; to the
fourteen Southern States and the Indian Territory, 785; to the three
Pacific slope States and Territories, 115; and to the States and Terri
tories of the West and Northwest, 396. Tho largest increase in any
State fell to Pennsylvania, amounting to 118, and in Nevada alone there
was a decrease, 8 in number, but 7 having been established while 15
were discontinued.
The total number of post-offices of all classes on the 1st day of July,
1887, stood at 55,157, besides which there were also 613 branch offices
or stations. Of the branch offices, all auxiliary to the post-offices in
the larger cities, 458 are stations for the sale of stamps and stamped
paper only, maintained at small cost ; 41 others are also registration
offices ; 35 more are both registry and money-order stations beside ; and
79 more are carrier stations in addition, except that 6 of them do no
money order business. The carrier stations are generally post-offices
in all but name, having a superintendent, rented apartments, and suit
able allowances.
Among all the post offices, 7,745 were on the 1st day of July moneyorder offices, in addition to 108 money-order stations ; and 197 offices
beside were authorized to issue postal notes. The tables which the First
Assistant Postmaster- General has exhibited to his report give in detail
the statistics of the various changes in the several States and Territories
for the year under review.

POSTMASTERSAPPOINTMENTS.

To bring the general figures up to a more recent date, the whole

number of post offices on the 1st day of October had become 55,434, of
which 2,381 were salaried or Presidential offices, distributed in classes
as before mentioned, and 53,053 were fourth class. Besides these were
625 branch offices or stations, an increase of 12 for the sale of stamps
only. Of the whole, 8,089 were money-order offices and 1 10 moneyorder stations.
The Appointments of postmasters numbered altogether during
the fiscal year 13,079, of which 6,863 were to fill vacancies happening
upon the expiration of commissions or by resignations; 2,584 upon re
movals or suspensions; 589 by death; and 3,043 to newly established
offices. Among these appointments, 893 were upon your commission
to vacancies which happened from the causes and in the respective
numbers following : By expiration of commission, 350 ; by resignation,
122; by removal or suspension, 237; by death, 39; and upon the as
signment of fourth class offices to a Presidential class, 145.
I renew the tabular representation in summary form of the statistics
of appointment given in the last report, with the addition of the year's
figures, thus covering a period of twenty years.
Statement ofpostmasters appointed during each fiscal year between June 4, 1868, and June
30, 1887, with number of post-offices in operation at the end of each fiscalyear mentioned,
at well as the number discontinued each year.
For the year ended Jane 30
1868. 1 1869. 1870.

1-72 1873.

1875. 1876. 1877.

Xamber of poet-offices established

2,16- 1,653 2, 3.'9 2. m 2,703 2,462 2,318 2,313 1,993 1,825
Jtuniber of post-offices discontinued . . 849 1,028 962 8541 88.r. 1,081 1,268 1,060 1, 137 863
Total nnmber remaining in operation . 26, 481 27, 106128, 402 30, 04 31, 863 33, 244 34. 294 35, 547 36, 383 37, 345
Appointments on resignations and
commissions on
expired
Appointments
removals and sus 4,021 3, 994 4, 105 4, 30: 4,091 4,80! 5,354 6, 017 5,140 4, 800
pensions
1.194 2,691' 1,449 1,170 939 945 907 974 1, 045 711
Appointments on changes of names
and sites
167 166 204 178 199 198 477 187 2:.l 215
Appointments on deaths of postmas
ters
267 230 I :
309 328 386 368 3801
397
For the year ended June 30
1878. 1879. 1880. 1881. 1882. 1883. 1884. 1885. 1886. 1887,
Xmnber of post-offices established . .
Number of post-offices discontinued..
loul nnmber remaining in operation
Appointments on resignations and
commissions expired..
Appointments on removals and sus
pensions
Appointments on changes of names
- on deaths of postmas-

e 3, 462 2,915 3, 166, 3,

1, 3281 1,415 1, 447 1,
871| 1,
,258 40, 855 43, 012: 44, 512 46, 231 47,
,117 i, 027 6,322| 6,217 7, 346 7,
748 558 561 958 1, 021
184 187
242 349
378 356 421 461
I

3,414 2,121
1,200 886
iO, 017 51, 252
7, 265 6,204
513 810
234 Lli
477 -112

; 482] 3,043
,120 1,500
,614 55, 157
,112 6,863
,566 2,584
463 482
.187

10

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

A change of administration, resulting from the success in the elec

tions of a political party for a long period previously excluded from par
ticipation in Government service, naturally constitutes a peculiar epoch
in the course of appointments of postmasters, from which statistical
information may be exhibited with an interest, if not a value, not at
taching to the ordiuary annual periods.
Of the offices within the Presidential classes, a careful review of the
registers presents the following figures of the action taken between the
date of your inauguration and the termination of the fiscal year under
review. On the 4th of March, 1385
The entire number of Presidential post-offlces was
2, 339
Of these, have been discontinued
5
And relegated to fourth-class
185
190
Leaving a remainder of
;
2, 149
The following statement shows the comparative status of the incum
bents of these offices at the end of the fiscal year, so far as disclosed by
number and time of appointment, and the causes of vacancies :
New appointments, on expiration of commissions
868
New appointments, on voluntary resignations
415
New appointments, on deaths
34
New appointments, on suspensions or removals
%
492
Reappointments, on expiration of commissions
27
Remaining under former commissions
313
2, 149
Thus, the same incumbents held at the end of the year 340 of these
offices, and new ones were in possession of 1,809.
Besides the 27 reappointments, you were necessitated to choose 1,890
new appointees to these offices, because of the happening of second, and
even third, vacancies in some. To succeed your own appointees in a
portion, you have subsequently named others, respectively, for the fol
lowing causes :
On suspensions or removals
6
On resignations
45
On deaths
30
Id all

81

Of the 185 offices which, being Presidential on the 4th of March, 1885,
subsequently fell to the fourth class, 129 were so retired July 1, 1885,
41 a year later, and 15 on the 1st of the last July ; and among these,
while they were so in the Presidential class, you took action in 35 cases
in which vacancies occurred, respectively, as follows :
By expiration of commissions
8
By resignations
15
By death
1
By suspensions
11
35

POSTMASTERSAPPOINTMENTS.

11

Daring the period in question, 203 fourth class offices, in varying

numbers at the different quarter-yearly periods, were advanced to the
third class, whereby appointments were required of you. These were
made in 170 cases by choice of the then incumbents, and in 28 by com
missioning new officers.
Of the additions to the Presidential list, 16 have subsequently re
turned to the fourth class, including some in which no action was taken
daring their short duration as salaried offices.
Recapitulating, the summary is :
OF OFFICES.
Number of Presidential post-offices, March 4, 1885
Nnmber advanced from fourth class since

2, 339
203
2, 542

Of which, discontinued
Retired to fourth class
Leaving in Presidential classes, July 1, 1887
OF APPOINTMENTS.
New appointments :
On expiration of commissions
On voluntary resignations
Ou deaths
On suspensions or removals
Reappointments on expiration of commissions
New appointments in offices become Presidential
Reappointment in offices become Presidential
Total cases of action
Offices unchanged since March 4, 1835

5
201
206
2,336

876
475
65
509
27
28
170
2, 150
313

Among the Presidential postmasters in office on the 4th of March,

1885, the percentage of suspensions and removals so shown is 21 .5, and
the percentage of their voluntary resignations during the period of two
years and upwards 18.3.
In the fourth-class offices it is impracticable to prepare any corre
sponding statement without an amount of labor in the examination of the
registers beyond the power of the limited clerical force in the Depart
ment to yield from their ordinary duties. It would possess even less
value, because, had no other principle been operative, the local circum
stances in so many such offices subordinate political considerations of
choice, that no approximately just inference would attach to the dates
of appointment, either of the prior incumbents or new appointees.
On the 7th of March, 1S85, the entire number of the fourth class
omces was 49,017. The new establishments. since have been 6,599, of
which 74 in tho liscal year 1885, 3,482 in 1886, and 3,043 in 1887 ; and
the discontinuances in the corresponding periods were 72, 1,120, and
1,500, respectively, a total of 2,692, besides a net addition to the Presi

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

12

dential classes of 103, leaving the number in the fourth-class on the 1st
day of July last, as stated, 52,821. In all these offices the total number
of appointments have been 36,252, and the causes of them during the
several periods were as follows :
Resignations.

Total

1, 755
8,344
6,248
10, 345

Deaths.
130
563
5S0
1,243

Removals. New offices.

399
9,319
2.347
12,065

74
3, 482
3.043
6,599

Among the resignations, deaths, and removals which have occasioned

these appointments, many have been of officers appointed within the
period under review ; but, as already stated, the requisite labor of
search has forbidden the extended examinations necessary to accurately
give the number. The causes for changes from resignations and re
movals are proportionally more numerous in fourth-class offices than in
the Presidential, and the desirability of their possession less. To ap
ply the proportion derived by the exact statement of the course of ac
tion in the latter will indicate, therefore, a less, rather than a greater,
number of vacancies following my appointments than the actual facts ;
and, moreover, as fourth-class officers hold during pleasure, no vacan
cies occur and no changes are made upon expiration of commissions ;
but no better mode of approximating the facts appears practicable.
Applying this comparison, there must be deducted from the total num
ber of appointments upon resignations, deaths, and removals, being
29,653, for second or third appointments to the same offices at least
1,271, leaving the number of offices actually changed to be 28,382.
This shows the percentage of removals of fourth-class postmasters
to have been 24.4, and of their voluntary resignations 31.9 since March
7, 1885.
To ascertain the number of postmasters of this class who have re
mained in office since prior to the change of administration, allowance
must be made of the then existing offices since discontinued, estimated
at 2,144; and thereupon subtracting the number of the changed officers,
as above found, the number still remaining would be 18,491, or a little
above 39 per cent, of the incumbents of offices then existing and not
since abolished.
The Proper Compensation of Postmasters, a subject
fruitful of legislative effort, still presses upon the attention of the Depart
ment and appears to justly demand further consideration by the Con
gress. It was a topic of discussion in the last report, and, in again pre
senting it, much of what.was then said may be repeated. It is more or
less confused, as the statutes now stand, with the provision of clerical
force for such offices as require more personal service than the postmas
ter alone can properly render. This tends to relative injustice between

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postmasters, has excited much discontent, and, in part, has stimulated

their association to unitedly represent to Congress their opinions and
claims. It is believed that the two subjects may more wisely be dis
tinguished and each treated independently with greater justice and
better results to the service, by suitable legislation addressed to the
peculiar circumstances and principles affecting them severally.
The statutes proceed upon two theories of compensation, salaries to
some and commissions to othersa necessary difference, inherent in
the varying nature of their business and supported by experience of
former attempts to pay salaries to all, but a difference which ought to
be first applied with discrimination and then maintained in administra
tion; and success iu neither can be truly affirmed of the existing law.
To more than 95 per cent, of the postmasters (53,053 out of 55,434 on
the 1st of October), compensation, in addition to money-order and specialdelivery business, is awarded by the allowance quarterly of all box-rents
collected by them, and of graduated commissions upon the postages on
matter mailed, deficient postage collected, and sales of waste paper and
twine, at their respective offices ; all adjusted by the Auditor in settle
ment of their accounts. When this measurement yields $250 per quar
ter for four successive quarters, exclusive of fees on money-order and
special-delivery business, the Auditor reports the office to the Depart
ment, and it is then assigned to the salaried class, and the salary fixed
upon an entirely different basis, the volume of gross receipts at the
office arbitrarily rated by the act of 18S3.
Compensation of the fourth -class postmaster is graded upon the theory
that it should be sufficient to remunerate all the expenses of his office
as well as his personal service ; and hence not only all box-rents in
everj- case, but all postages canceled up to $50 per quarter, and round
commissions upon the residue, are awarded him. On the other hand,
compensation by salary naturally implies the recompense of the post
master's personal service only, irrespective of the expenses of the busi
ness, which then belongs wholly to the Government. If this distinc
tion is fairly maintained in the provision for the two classes, with a
just and appreciative perception of their circumstances, the chiefarbitrary
determination required is of the line of division between them ; and
even this may rest approximately upon some natural boundary. It is
not now, perhaps, although improvable, seriously misplaced ; nor does
much room exist for postmasters of the fourth class justly to complain
of the measure of their recompense.
But on directing attention to the salaried postmasters it is disclosed
that the theory of division is quite discarded in the treatment of by far
the greater part. Notwithstanding the salaries of all are fixed upon
the same general basis, the gross receipts adjusted to a graduated scale,
they are arbitrarily divided into three classes, by mere numerical refer
ence to the thousands touched by that scale, and very different conse
quences awarded to the differentclasses. To such as thus receive $2,000

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or more the full salary is bestowed without abatement, aud adequate

provision made of an office, with all its accessories, and of all clerical
assistance, supplies, and other expenses of equipment and maintenance.
The second-class postmaster especially is the favorite of the statute ;
charged generally with duties which exact but a moderate share of a
competent officer's time, and sustaining no drawback in any necessity
of applying part of his salary to the expenses of his office.
Yet from the third-class postmaster, who has so much less than the
others in nominal salary, is taken " even that which he hath." To him
no allowance (except in a case which is no exception, that of the sep
arating office) for rent, light, fuel, clerical service, stationery, or other
outgo whatever is made, but all must be defrayed from his miscalled
salary, which thus proves too often, instead of the apparently promised
reward of labor, but the weak residuum of a well-nigh exhausted cup.
" The consequences are, first, injustice, more or less, to all postmasters
of the third class, and frequent instances of grotesque inequality and
unfairness in the proportion of labor and responsibility to net compen
sation ; and, secondly, a resulting tendeucy to poorer provision and
service in sucb offices, only counterbalanced by the pride and sense of
duty of the officer.
Salaries of the third class vary from $1,000, whore gross receipts are
$1,900 aud not exceeding $2,100, to $1,900, where gross receipts reach
$7,000 but not over $8,000; and immediately following, salaries of the
second class rise from $2,000, for gross receipts of $8,000 aud not over
$9,000, to $2,900, for gross receipts of $35,000 or more and not exceed
ing $40,000. Thus, if the business of an office be between $7,900 and
$8,000, the postmaster must bear the entire charges of it and have for
himself only what shall be left of $1,900; while if the business be but
$100 more the postmaster may take $2,000 net for his services, and these
often more of mere easy supervision than actual office work. Instances
have come to my attention where third-class postmasters with salaries
of but $1,600 to $1,700 have been compelled, in order to provide such
service as to satisfy their sense of personal honor in performance of
public duty, to make an annual outlay of from $1,000 to $1,300, besides
giving continuing personal labor. It is obvious, indeed, that so great is
the difference between the decent provision of an office for the transac
tion of postal business yielding annually $7,000 or more and one yield
ing but from $1,900 to $2,100, it may be almost affirmed that as a thirdclass postmaster's business and salary increase his compensation
diminishes; and it is to be safely asserted that, in a large majority of
cases at least, his proportionable compensation (to labor and responsi
bility) will surely diminish if he fairly discharges his obligations to the
service. Such a condition is neither creditable to the justice of the
Government nor wisely conducive to the finished service which should
be exacted of postmasters to the public."

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The appropriate remedy for relief of the incongruities now existing

6eems to be in seeking a less arbitrary and more natural classification
of the post-offices and the proper execution of the theory of the division
by such provision for the several classes as the character and amount
of their respective business require.
It appears more in accordance with the affairs of their offices to di
vide postmasters into two, or perhaps three classes. The largest should
comprise those who serve the smaller communities, and whose limited
business requires for office room but a share of the space in some apart
ment employed by the postmaster for other uses of his own, as a store,
shop, professional office, or room in a dwelling ; and requires no more
personal service than he alone can render if he devotes his own time.
Snch an office imposes no charge for rent, fuel, or light, beyond a mod
erate addition to the expense he would otherwise- sustain upon his indi
vidual account; and for clerical service nothing but what he chooses
to provide in substitution for his own ; and he is supplied by the De
partment, according to his necessities, with blanks, wrapping paper,
twine, facing-slips, cauceling-stamps, canceling-ink, and an account
book. For all the expenses he sustains, as well as for his service, he
is sufficiently compensated by the large commissions granted by the
statute ; and he frequently derives incidental gain by the attraction of
people to his place of private business on their post-office errands.
Such a class might well embrace' not only those postmasters now in the
fourth class, but the lower grades of those at present in the third class,
drawing the line, perhaps, at a business which produces gross receipts of
13,000 per year. The limit of such a class is properly determined when
the business becomes so great as to rightfully demand a post-office de
voted entirely to postal affairs, independently of the interruptions of any
private business in the same apartment. Whenever one of this class is
designated by the Department as a separating office, special provision
for the necessary additional clerical force should be allowed. Other
wise his commissions should allow, and probably now do, all which is
justly demandable by the nature of the service he renders ; and these
should not cease at any merely arbitrary limit, but continue, being
properly graded upon an upward diminishing scale, until the growing
volume of his gross receipts carries the office into the next class above.
Appended to this report is a table (marked Table A) prepared by the
Auditor, showing the respective numbers of postmasters now receiving
various quarterly sums of compensation from $10 upward, and also
tables of the statistical data of the Presidential offices arranged in the
order of their rising salaries, which may aid the practical consideration
ofthis subject. During the past fiscal year the gross receipts for stamps
and stamped paper sold, aside from box-rents and money-order busi
ness, at all the fourth-class offices, were, in total, $11,854,748.34; and
the postmasters' compensation at the same offices $8,313,383.21, or
70.13 per cent, of the stamp sales. In addition, these postmasters en

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joyed the entire box-rents, araouutiug to above $700,000, as well as fees

on money-order business and for special delivery whenever any such
service was performed. It can hardly be maintaiued that the Govern
ment should have nothing from their gross receipts to apply upon its
expenditures in transporting and handling the mails of these offices ;
nor, if anything, less ^han the small proportion now received. Con
trast with the salaried offices is sharp. The latter sold during the last
year stamps and stamped paper to the amount of $33,925,161.27, and
the postmasters' compensation was $3,625,598.86, taking but 10.68 per
cent. Tables furnished by the Auditor are appended to further exhibit
these details.
To establish such a class, some rearrangement of the graduated com
pensation is necessary, but the product of it, relatively to the officer and
the Government, should perhaps be little modified. Two points of special
attention are suggested by experience and sound reason. The one is,
that box-rents should be taken up as part of the revenue of the Gov
ernment, and brought under the control of Department regulations, in
substitution for the present system which makes this feature practically
the personal business of the postmaster. The gain would be in uni
formity of dealing with the public, in disengaging private interests from
the public business, and in the consequent more orderly and systematic
conduct of it ; while the proper adjustment of the commissions may se
cure as satisfactory compensation to the postmaster as he now enjoys.
The other point of desirable improvement is the application of the com
mission scale by allowance of specific sums of compensation out of spe
cific sums of the cancellations and collections on which the commission
is graduated, instead of various percentages to be separately computed
in each case ; the gain of which change would lie in the avoidance of
errors of computation, and the relief to the Auditor's office from the work
of such computations, the extent of which may be estimated from the
necessity now recognized In practice, to insure accuracy! of a threefold
examination of each of more than 53,000 accounts in each quarter year.
The division of post-offices into the two general classesby distin
guishing those the importance and magnitude of whose business is
such as to require independent and separate maintenance from those
which can properly be carried on in connection with a private busi
nessimplies that the former be regarded and treated entirely as Gov
ernment offices in every particular of their affairs. This consequence is
demanded by the soundest principles of public business, and its recog
nition appears to promise far more satisfactory and efficient service.
The office should then become the care of the Department, be provided
and equipped, supplied and maintained at its cost, and the postmaster
paid by a salary measured by the nature of the responsibilities and
duties imposed upon him. His time and labor, reasonably exacted, be
long then to the Government, to be applied not only to proper super
vision but to such other duties of his office as their use may enable the

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proper discharge of by him personally ; and for the excess of necessary

service required the proper provision of clerks devolves upon the De
partment.
The consideration of the principles and the arrangement of a system
adapted to the suitable provision of quarters, equipment, and clerical
force, and to govern the organization and administration of such offices,
become then an independent subject of departmental care, not involved
with the adjustment of the postmaster's compensation, nor subject to
the detriment almost inevitably resulting from making them a charge
upon him. Somewhat farther on I shall venture to propose some sug
gestions on these points. It is obvious at once that the correct settle
ment of a scheme for salaries, while perhaps necessarily to be graduated
with some reference to the volume of business, depends upon a correct
measurement of the character of the responsibilities imposed on, and
personal duties to be exacted of, postmasters in the various offices. The
lowest salary ought not, as now, to be fixed at the maximum allowed
the highest grade of the commission-paid postmasters, but at a suffi
ciently lesser figure to recognize adequately that commissions are de
signed to cover the expenses of the office as well as the postmaster's
compensation. Thus, in such a division, the largest commissions might
yield a yearly aggregate of nearly $1,400 on a business approximating
$3,000. But alter his office enters the salaried class, and the expense
of it becomes a departmental charge, the postmaster who collects gross
receipts from $3,000 to $4,000 will perhaps be sufficiently remunerated
by a clear salary of $1,000, and the graduation rise thenceforward in
proper proportions.
The value of a subdivision of the salaried class can not be great, nor
are specially useful results promised to it. There is, however, a line
which naturally separates these into two classes. In the large offices
of the service, perhaps such as receive $30,000 or more, the duties of
supervision and general management may be properly regarded suffi
cient to require the postmaster's attention to such an extent as to leave
little or no opportunity to share in its detailed work ; while in those
which rise from the lowest salaried limit to this point he ought to par
ticipate in the labors of the office more or less, accordingly as its reqnirements of a supervisory nature vary from the least to the most ab
sorbing degree.
The adoption of these lines of demarkation ranges all the offices into
three natural classes. To draw them is in some degree an arbitrary
work, and their location as above suggested may not be the most cor
rect application of the natural principles for the division which have
been indicated. It may be esteemed desirable to require offices to be
independently maintained at which less business is transacted than will
yield gross receipts of $3,000 per year. But as that line can be subse
quently lowered, and every such change is experimental and requires
experience to correctly adjust the true boundaries, it would appear
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proper at this time to carry the salaried class to no lower limits. Upon
the plan above proposed, the offices of the first or npper class will num
ber 118, of the second or middle class, 1,471, and of the third or com
mission-paid class, 53,845, ticcording to the returns upon which the
latest annual review proceeded and the entire number on the 1st of
October. Assuming this arrangement, some further suggestions in re
gard to the provision of offices and clerical assistance may be properly
added.
Buildings for Post-Offices.As the law now stands the entire
number of post-offices for which, if not in Government buildings, the
Department may rent quarters is 517 ; all of the first and second classes.
In the appropriation act of March 3, 1885, authority was given in the
expenditure of the appropriation then made to lease premises for offices
of the third class, also, for a term not exceeding five years ; but the ap
propriation was not enlarged beyond the estimates for first and second
class offices, and the authority could not be exerted with propriety
except where leases at a nominal rent were offered, and but three or
four such were made.
Of the whole number of offices chargeable to the Government, 8C
were, on the 31st of October last, in Government buildings, the heating
and lighting of which the Secretary of the Treasury provides for out
of the general appropriation for the expenses of the public buildings ;
303 were under lease for different terms at a gross aunual rental of
$285,729.00 ; besides 50 stations at the rental of $62,621 ; and to the
remainder, money allowances for rent, incurred and to be paid by the
postmaster, to the amount in gross for the year of $92,643, have been
ordered. Appended hereto is a tabular exhibit prepared by the law
clerk, of the post-office leases in force at the end of the fiscal year ; and
also an amendatory exhibit showing all the changes up to the 1st day
of October. On that day the annual rate of cost for the rentable offices
and stations stood at $501,331.50; of which $440,993.50 was for rent,
and $60,338 for heating and lighting, not included in rentals; besides
31 offices recently elevated to the second class, the cost of provision for
which had not been definitely adjusted.
Should the plan discussed for the reclassification of post-offices meet
approval (or should third-class offices of the grade of $1,400 salary and
upwards be included in the list for renting), it would add 1,072 offices
to the charge of the Department, making altogether 1,589 as they are
at present graded ; a number to increase gradually from year to year
if peace and prosperity continue with us. There are now 104 Govern
ment buildings containing post-offices, and the Supervising Architect
of the Treasury advises me that 44 Government buildings, which will
furnish post-office quarters, are in process of erection, and that special
appropriations have been made for 32 more whose construction is
not yet begun. Of the 104 in present use, 3, all in the State of Maine,
are fourth-class offices ; 2, 1 in Maine and 1 in Massachusetts, are of

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the lowest of the third class, and 1 holds the Georgetown office, now
a station of the Washington post-office. This leaves 98, of which 80
are in the first and second classes, and 12 in the third, ont of the
number of 1,589 proposed for renting, already so provided for ; besides
7C which soon will be also in buildings owned by the Government.
The number remaining for further provision, ou the i>Jan suggested, will
therefore be 1,415.
The average rental of the 303 offices now leased is $943.00 ; and of
the remainder provided by allowances, $604.41 ; and of the total of both
sorts, as now provided for, is $857.74; and doubtless suitable premises
can be secured for the additional ones proposed, because of their small
requirements and location iu small places, at an average annual rental
not exceeding $400 each, or a total additional cost of $435,800 per year
for rent. Add for heating and lighting the estimated sum of $50,000
and the annual charge for quarters for post offices will become approxi
mately $1,000,000, and increase from year to year at the rate of 3 to 5
per centum.
This subject may be further temporized with, and the limits withheld
from the immediate expansion proposed. It can not be done without
injustice to the cities and towns so deprived of the privileges and fin
ished service to which they are as fairly entitled as others, and to the
postmasters, who are compelled to pay out of their salaries rent of build
ings solely for the use of the United States.
Xo long delay can at best be gained, and the course of wisdom is to
look at once to the fact that already the charge of nearly 1,600 offices
fairly belongs to the Government, and within not many years the num
ber must be 2,000. The question therefore rises, what is, what ought
to be, the policy of the Government in dealing with this feature of its
postal service? not how best to avoid, by temporary expedients or in
action, the exigency of the public interest, but in souud forecast and
prudence unshaken by timidity how best to provide, with human per
manence, for the great service for the generations that ought to be bet
tered by our wise action.
Provisionally, it can hardly be questioned, the Department should be
authorized to pursue its present course of leasing, or making allow
ances, as may, in the particular case, be most expedient and economical,
and adequate appropriation be made. Authority to make a lease for
five or more years, at least, subject to termination when a Government
building is provided, or whenever, in the judgment of Congress or the
Department, the public interests so require, appears to be a proper ac
companiment, and is again recommended.
But such a course is, necessarily, and ought to be regarded merely pro
visional. It presses upon the mind that a broader and more compre
hensive policy should be settled. The enduring permanency of the
postal service is so potential a factor in determining the just require
ments of the public interest as to compel assent to the proposition

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strongly re-enforced by many other reasons that, whenever an inde

pendent office is fairly required, it should be the property of the Gov
ernment, upon land ceded to its jurisdiction by the State, and subject
to its proper regulations for the best administration of the service.
This proposition has already received such repeated legislative rec
ognition in numerous enactments for the construction of public build
ings, that it may bo regarded as a settled principle, in general ; the
reservation being that its particular application shall bo made by
special acts of Congress. Yet, whatever the theoretical value of that
reservation, it can hardly bo gainsaid that, in practice, public build
ings have been often unnecessarily expensive; and, in many instances,
the expenditure has been extravagant and needless, by no means even
productive of the best results. They have proven especially unsatis
factory in their accommodations for the postal service.
In the buildings hitherto constructed the wants of the post-office have
been generally subordinated, in the original design and in the completed
structure, to the architectural show of the exterior and tbe claims of
other kindsof Government occupa tion, which, though often of much less
relative value and usefulness to the public, were given an exaggerated
importance to furnish reasons for obtaining the appropriations origi
nally, and so secured a disproportionate share of the subsequent use.
Thus, many post-offices in expensive buildings are poorly lighted, badly
arranged, and illy adapted to the proper requirements of the service.
In some cases the growing needs of other departments have pressed
upon and narrowed the provision originally made for the postal service,
whose own necessities have meantime also continually increased, until
mauy Government buildings furnish at this time entirely inadequate and
unsuitable quarters for the work of the post offices; notwithstanding,
often, the portion designed for such uses occasioned an expenditure in
original construction much beyond what would now provide independ
ently a satisfactory establishment. This fact is occasionally brought
prominently to notice by the demands upon Congressfor appropriations
to alter, sometimes to rebuild, existiug structuresalterations difficult to
adjust to inexorable present conditions. So it chances that in many
such buildings the clerks of the post-offices are found in basements, in
lofts, or huddled in some portion of an apartment so darkened by indis
pensable furniture necessarily crowded in arrangement that the labors
of the day must be performed under artificial lighta condition not only
unfair and harmful to public servants by no means overpaid, but se
riously obnoxious to the proper performance of duties, which, because
of the rapidity, accuracy, and infinite details involved require the most
favorable provision of light.
As a rule, the Government buildings furnish apartments less than
satisfactory for post-offices; and many much superior are to be found
iu buildings rented by the Department and equipped, sometimes built,
by owners under the care of its inspectors. Upon this subject, I wish

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to urge a reading of the facts presented by the commission for the ex

amination of post-office organization in their report hereto appended,
but which is more particularly mentioned in discussing the next follow
ing topic.
The conviction has become strong in my mind, from the observation
and experience enjoyed in this place, that the Government should build
its post-offices separately and solely for postal uses ; that they should
be constructed wholly by this Department, and with requisite precau
tions of law to secure economy, suitability, and harmony of design ; that
they should be built in every city or town where the magnitude of the
service warrants an independent office, although from time to time only,
perhaps, as the surplus revenues of the service will warrant.
The Department should be provided with an architect and practical
builder, to be chief of the division of construction, some of whose clerks
should be skilled draughtsmen, and two or tbree competent inspectors
be assigned to his aid. A moderate addition to the roster of the De
partment will be amply sufficient if uniformity of design be required
and followed. With the aid of the Supervising Architect of the Treas
ury, or otherwise, and subject to proper approval, a design for a postoffice should be so devised that, with modification in size only, similar
buddings may be built in different cities without limit of number, and
all so designed and built that, while in its first construction the fairly
prospective as well as immediate needs of each office shall be entirely
met, great if not indefinite eulargement will be possible without impair
ment of the general plan or the utility of the portion first constructed,
when further development or growth shall necessitate such action. To
this end, as well as for proper security against fire, an ample space of
groundthe relative dimensions of which might be prescribed by law
should be secured in the beginning, and jurisdiction- as well as title
properly ceded to the United States.
Uniformity of design and plan in the exterior, and generally of the
interior also, but with adaptable variations of the interior arrange
mentto only a small extent necessary appears so highly desirable
that it should be established by law. It is a measure of equal justice
to the different localities; it will afford to the eye everywhere instant
advertisement of the character and objects of the structure as the na
tional post-office; it will insure the most serviceable office as well as tend
to uniformity of administrative service (upon which point I urge care
ful attention to the next topic discussed, the provision of clerks) ; arid,
especially, it becomes a guaranty against extravagance in construction,
the limits of cost being necessarily fixed thereby to a great degree, ca
pable, even, of definition by statute.
Obviously the first objection to bo fairly met and perfectly guarded
is the risk of unnecessary and lavish expenditure ; and the sure economy
of such a course of extensive construction demands to be demonstrated
and its satisfactory safeguards discerned'and provided. Tet it will be

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remarked tbat the Congress necessarily loses uo coutrol over the sub
ject, and can apply any checks from time to time not foreseen to be
requisite but discovered to be by trial ; and the official responsibility of
theofficersof the Department, with thelimitations fixed by appropriation
and by public criticism, affords trustworthy grounds for confidence in
the experiment. Indeed it may be truly said, notwithstanding instances
of peculation and criminal misconduct inseparable from human trusts,
that the record of the vast expenditures and performances of the PostOffice Department, during its history, displays such fidelity in the use
of public money and the accomplishment of results so satisfactorily an
swerable to its proportionable outlays, that no agency of the Govern
ment promises to better justify the proper deposit of extensive authority
to attempt a great undertaking for the public benefit and the improve
ment of its service.
A careful consideration of the probable cost of such buildings will, it
is believed, satisfy the inquirer that in a considerable number of the
cities and towns where they would be constructed, less than 410,000
will be amply sufficient to build a lire proof edifice in every way ade
quate to the proper wants of the locality, the ground not included, and
. provide apartments vastly better thau anything hitherto enjoyed or
hoped for, but not beyond their deserts or the demand of enlightened
public judgment ; and that, taking together the places which have not
yet been, but ought to be, provided with a Government post office,
$10,000, or at most $12,000, will supply the average necessary expense
of such a structure for all the offices now of the third class which have
been suggested as deserving governmental provision, and $20,000 the
average of the remaining offices of the second class not now in Govern
ment buildings. Indeed, whatever the satisfaction which is gained by
lavish expenditure from the national Treasury for the ornamentation of
favored places, a glance at the list of cities and towns which would be
in this manner served induces belief that the useful and suitable pub
lic post-office suggested, with its additional postal conveniences, will be
everywhere heartily welcomed.
It may be perhaps anticipated that in many cases the locality will
provide the ground, with a view to secure an earlier construction, nor,
so great and so peculiar to the community will be the value of the im
proved service, should it perhaps be esteemed unfair that so moderate
a share of the cost should be thus sustained. But, reckoning that cost,
it may safely be assumed that, upon the whole, an average of $20,000
will provide the land aud structures at all proper places remaining.
Fifty offices for each million of expenditure ought so to be realized to
the couutry, a sum which the postal service will soon annually provide
if its revenue be judiciously conserved ; and the public treasure has
never been better used.
I refrain from an extended argument of the merits of the suggested
course, most of which will arise to the reflecting mind. The vast gain

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to the postal service from well-ordered post-offices is so established by

a long experience that, by them familiar with its operations, the asser
tion will be at once accepted that the increase of business so occasioned
must of itself soon recompense the cost in nearly every locality. If the
view be much more narrowed the economy of the plan is approved. So
long as the Department rents of private owners, the average rate of
rental, which must include the local taxation, will but rarely be less,
and never average less than 7 per cent, upon the cost or value of the
proi>erty obtained, and not infrequently at least 10 per cent, is ex
acted. Yet the Government borrows easily at 3 per cent, on call, and
its time obligations sell in the market at prices which yield but 2.30 to
2.40 per cent, annually. Fifty offices, rented at the present average
of $857.74 per year, impose a total of $42,887 upon the annual appro
priation for this object, while the interest charge upon the million limit
of cost will be at most but $30,000. The appropriation of surplus
revenue to this purpose, if no more be provided, will in the course of
some years obliterate the item of rent from the debit side of the Depart
ment's ledger, and prove remunerative in the merest pecuniary sense ;
altogether the most insignificant advantage reasonably to be hoped for.
In everj- city which has witnessed the repetition of controversies over
the location of the post-office, as leases have from time to time expired,
and the migration of business from one point to another following its
changes of situation, with the attending loss in real estate values and
disturbance of local affairs, not to speak of the engendered bitterness,
the assurance of stability and permanency of influence on business es
tablishments to result from the fixation of the post-office by Govern
ment ownership, will be welcomed as not the smallest boon conferred.
If reasons be sought against the course of action proposed, it seems
difficult to find any sufficient to oppose it. The aggregate cost of all
such structures, economically built, is a sum too insignificant, although
a large one, to be set off against the resulting benefits to a people finan
cially so circumstanced as ours. And, as already indicated, if the en
tire sum were immediately borrowed and its repayment charged upon
the postal revenues, it would prove an economical measure, because the
interest-charge would be less than the rents to be paid for the same
buildings, and the saving of rent would in time sink the principal of
the debt.
Clerks in Post-Offices."For compensation to clerks in postoffices, $5,450,000," reads the latest act of appropriation, pursuing with
only a difference in amount the language of those which have preceded
it. And, except that the general statutes authorize allowances to post
masters for its expenditure at offices of the first and second classes
oaly, and at distributing or separating offices " for the necessary cost
of clerical services arising from such duties ; " and that an old statute,
in part, at least, repealed, directs that " whenever unusual business ac
crues at any post office, the Postmaster General shall make a special

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order allowing reasonable compensation for clerical service and a pro

portionate increase of salary to the postmaster during the time of such
extraordinary business;" there is substantially the end of the law on
the subject. The statute does, indeed, limit the total allowances to the
first and second class offices " for the necessary cost of rent, fuel, lights
furniture, stationery, printing, clerks, and necessary incidentals" to
" the surplus revenues of their respective officesthat is to say, the ex
cess of box-rents and commissions over and above the salary assigned
to the office;" but the statute which fixed such commissions has been
repealed.
There is also a special limitation respecting money-order service not
necessary to repeat. So far as the postal service is concerned, this
large and increasing item of expenditure (besides others for rent, light,
fuel, furniture, stationery, and necessary incidentals) is turned over to
the Department to be disbursed nominally at the will of the head of it,
practically by the clerks in the division of salaries and allowances,
under correction of its chief and the First Assistant. This is in striking
contrast with the nice limitations fixed in the annual act for the service of
the Department itself, appropriating but about $800,000 to be expended
immediately under the eye of the officers charged with its government,
in which the particular amount applicable to each of the various classes
of clerks in each office, and for each item of supplies is carefully as
signed. A greater sum is appropriated by t he Department for a single
post-office.
I have been unable to find that there has ever been a regulation or
order fixing system or principles upon which this vast sum of money is
to be annually scattered. The First Assistant directs the entry of the
necessary orders, prepared in the division and brought up by its chief,
after such examination as he finds it possible to give in the mass of du
ties crowding upon him. The chief of thedivision makes hisbesteffort
to guess the proper sum for each importunate postmaster to expend;
and the postmaster adjusts, subject to the same approval, the salaries
of his force in accordance with his judgment of their merits. He files
his roster of clerks and wages ; and the Department, with good success
upon the whole, sees to it that he speDds for the prescribed objects the
amounts allowed. Inspectors are directed to examine the office in par
ticular cases, and they assist by their opinions, formed on the ground,
the ultimate discretion of the division chief and First Assistant. Such
seems to have been from the beginning the only " system " known to
the Department. In his report for the year 1882 Postmaster-General
Howe directed attention to this subject, and said of the prevailing
usages :
These large sums are distributed among the different post-offices entitled thereto
by a series of orders, allotting so much to one and so much to another. Iu theory
these orders are made by the First Assistant Postmaster-General ; in practice they
are made by a fourth-class clerk in the office of the First Assistant. No matter by
whom mode, this distribution will not be well made. Finite intelligence could not

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make a wise and just allotment of such a fund ; infinite intelligence can not bo ob
tained for fourth-class clerks.
Postmasters arc eager for large allowances. The most importunate are apt to be
beet served. They ask earliest and oftenest. They employ every kind of entreaty,
aud offer every sort of influence, personal and political. The clerk must act upon such
a case as the postmaster presents. He has no means of rebutting it. It is not sur
prising, therefore, that the recent investigation by the First Assistant PostmasterGeneral resulted in a redueti-m at eight offices, amounting in the aggregate to
$54,530. It is not to be doubted that a broader inquiry would result in still larger
reductions.
Such a method of providing for the post-offices may have been adapted
to the early days of the service ; but, with gradual expansion, its errors,
misjudgnients, and inequalities must have been constantly accumu
lating; and it is a nigh mark of the integrity and fidelity of those who
have had charge of the distribution that no other reproach can be
aimed at tbe history of their office ; and that reproach is not theirs ;
theirs is the credit that in such circumstances of embarrassment and
difficulty it is no worse.
But the condition presented is sufficiently repulsive to any sense of
administrative order or justice. To bring it as fully as possible to your
consideration, and enable its free submission to the Congress, there are
appended to this report tables showing the circumstances of all the
first, second, and third class offices, their receipts and allowances of
divers kinds, ranged in the grades of their salaries. The differences
between them, in the proportion of allowances to receipts, are startling
in every grade ; and a more minute, inquiry will not furnish thoroughly
satisfactory reasons for them, although they will explain and excuse
their existence in great degree.
Among the large offices of the first class there is not only a similar
disparity in the proportionate expenses of their maintenance, but little
uniformity of organization, of principal officers, of gradation in clerks,
in their assignment of duty, or compensation. These will be better
understood and their effect conceived by a thorough examination of
the accompanying exhibits. As a mere illustration notice is called to
the appended table (marked Table O) showing the variety of prin
cipal officers and in the salaries paid to them at the first-class offices.
A difference among these officers might reasonably be anticipated and
approved. The existing differences will appear to a great degree
capricious, and are excusable only because the assignment of duties is
exceedingly various and not accurately indicated by the names employed
to designate the officers.
In tbe first-class offices total allowances vary from 8.5 per cent, to 24
per cent., exclusive of rent, light, and fuel, and at Washington 48 per
cent, of gross receipts ; and in each of the different grades of secondclass offices similar or greater disproportionate allowances are shown.
Holyoke, Mass., and Houston, Tex., stand side by side in the table, with
a difference in gross receipts of $32 in favor of the former and of $6,203
of allowances in favor of the latter, which receives three times the sum

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for clerical service that the former requires, the percentage of gross
receipts so consumed being 9.4 percent, in one and 28.2 in the other.
These tables proffer numerous instances of similar discrepancies read
ily observable. Examination of the disbursements will show wide dis
proportion in the salaries paid to clerk?, and in the numbers employed.
In many instances, they indicate the studious performance of office
duty by postmasters themselves; in others, this studious performance
per alios as plainly preferable to per se. The differences are often not
the resultof the characteristics of the present officers alone. They have
accumulated through years, are the fruit of the importunity spoken of
by Postmaster-General Howe ; and being once established, it is difficult
to change the methods and salaries.
Much of the want of uniformity in the clerical organization and allow
ances of the larger post-offices is due to differences in the quarters they
occupy. The commodious, well-lighted, and well-arranged offices both
require less force and admit of its more natural adaptation iu arrange
ment to the most convenient performance of their functions. Where
apartments are separated, some in basements, others in upper stories,
ill-lighted or crowded with their necessary furniture, clerical arrange
ments must be adjusted accordingly, and invariably at greater cost. A
perusal of the appended report of the commission to inquire into postoffice organization, mentioned below, will be found instructive on this
point; and it will be observed how strongly this consideration reenforces the expediency of providing uniform post-office buildings.
It is, or it seems to me, apparent upon the face of these facts, that a
comprehensive, well-ordered system ought to be devised for the gov
ernment of this feature bf the service. The objects of it suggest them
selves ; the means of securing them present the laborious and trouble
some problem. But however vexatious the inquiry, it should no longer
be delayed. Necessarily, the details of such a distribution, involving
the ascertainment of the particular facts of each case and the applica
tion of the principles or rules of measuring their requirement, must bo
committed to the clerks of the division. But this may be accomplished
by such regulations and instructions as to leave the result dependent on
discretion to the least degree. And it is not impossible to provide such
a system, although the great number of offices, the differences in the
character and extent of their work, and local conditions, render the
task a delicate and painstaking one.
The first aim should seemingly be to settle the rules by which to de
termine in what offices and to what extent clerical service, in addition
to the postmaster's personal service, ought to be furnished by the De
partment. Thisisproperlydependentonthenature and magnitudeof the
work required at the office. It does not depend on the gross receipts,
nor is it to be gauged by them. The tables show this clearly. And the
work in post-offices divides into many different kinds, each of which
requires an especial consideration. The desideratum is, a fixed scale for

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measurementuot in money, but in clerical power or capacityof the

several kinds of work, in order to make the adequate provision for each
branch of duty, and in total. This appears attainable by a study of
each species of labor sufficiently to determine how much of it a person of
average competency should perform in a given time ; the perception of
the proper unit of measure in each grade of duty.
Given the rules, the particular facts to which they are to be applied
must then be reliably found. This suggests the second aim of such an
inquiry : the discovery or invention of the methods by which the post
master may trustworthily take the census of his various duties and
make faithful reports thereof in such form that the true estimation of
the clerical service due his circumstances arises from the application of
the rules.
The third point indicated is, that the eutire body of post-office clerks
requires to be intelligently graded into classes and divisions, adapted
to the work in post offices, the pay of each grade and rank predeter
mined ; and assignment of the force found necessary for the workac
cording to the prescribed rulesshould be of clerks of the requisite
grades, chargeable to the Department, instead of being in money to
the postmaster to employ service.
The last prominent desideratum necessary now to be mentioned is,
the uniform organization of the large offices employing many men into
the most useful form, and the proper adjustment of salaries.
I content myself here with the brieiest indication of these featiyes of
a desirable system, the value of which is, I think, obvious, and the sup
porting reasons will follow on reflection. The advantage of a uniform
system in snch a wide-spread service needs no argument. It is the only
trustworthy means of equal justice and efficient business. The exi
gency for it multiplies now with every year. That the lack of it has
caused no grearer evils than already exist is matter of congratulation.
It is true, full legal power over this entire subject has been vested in
the Department for many years ; but, for many reasons involving no
personal criticism, the exhaustive and radical treatment of it, indis
pensable to the situation, has not been applied. One reason only needs
be mentioned. No sufficient provision of means has been afforded to
pursue, singly and thoroughly, the necessary course of investigation,
followed by competent stndy. The ordinary force at command of this
office has been too heavily laden with exacting duties to spare all the
time demanded, and the limited compensation within the power of the
Department to offer debars employment of men best suited to such a
task.
It appears ouce to have engaged a brief ^consideration by the Con
gress. In the act of July 12, 1876, the Postmaster-General was directed
"to cause a careful inquiry to be made into the rates of compensation
now paid to clerks in post-offices, with a view to a more equitable ad
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ticable, to put the same in force from and after July 1, 187G: Provided,
That such adjustment shall in no case involve an increase over and
above the present aggregate compensation arc provided in this act." In
the report of 1877 Postmaster General Key said that, in obedience to
the act, such investigations were made as the force and means at com
mand would permit, " but so far without discovering how such reduc
tions may be made without impairing the efficiency of the service."
The expenditures under this item were, in fact, reduced between 1876
and 1S77 nearly $250,000, according to the showing of the Auditor.
But it does not appear that any attempt at systemization or uniform
organization was made, nor possible with the means at hand; and the
drift toward chaos has since continued.
With a view to attempt better methods, if possible, three officers of
the service, Inspectors Ryon and Metcalf and Mr. Alexander, superin
tendent of mails at Philadelphia, were directed in May last to enter
upon and diligently prosecute an inquiry. Before it was finished, Mr.
Metcalf retired from the service, but submitted his views so far as then
fixed in a separate report. Inspector Harrison took his place on the
commission. Recently the completed report of the commission has
been submitted. No time has been afforded me since to satisfactorily
pursue the study of the subject with the aid of these reports. Their
hurried examiuatiou indicates that much has been accomplished which
will tend to facilitate the final settlement, but that very much remains
to be done, both of inquiry and digestion. These reports will materi
ally assist understanding of this subject, and I append them hereto,
with the papers returned by the commission, prefixed by a copy of the
order directing the inquiry.
So far, however, the examination has been limited to offices of the
upper classes. It should comprehend all at which any clerical service
is necessary, especially if the third-class offices are to be added to the
list for general provision. It will properly embrace the question of
compensation of postmasters and the line of division between the classes. *
If the inquiries, apparently well begun, can be pushed to a thorough
and comprehensive perception of the principles of order which must
uuderlie this branch of the service, the head of this Department may
establish them by regulations in a just and adaptable plan for organi
zation and adequate provision of clerical service ; by which is meant
in the law all necessary officers and men below the postmaster. With
out such aid as will enable the attainment of that clearness of under
standing which makes action easy and firm, it would be unjustifiable to
risk any such radical general attempt at amendment as alone can reach
the extent of the evil ; the continuance of patch working, at whatever
cost, being at least sufficient to keep the service in clothes, however
ill shapen and disfigured.
The present duty is to bring the existing condition of this business
faithfully and openly to your attention, to be submitted to Congress.

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It appears to require either that a legislative solution shall be given, or

that adequate means be placed at the command of the Department to
pursue by the most competent assistauce such further investigation as
shall enable and authorize the adoption of suitable regulations to bring
about a complete and useful reformatiou. It needs hardly to be added
that in view of the vast annual outlay and the magnitude of interests
involved, no probable expense so incurred would fail to be ten times
restored in a single quarter if the object be fairly attained.
The appropriation for clerk-hire in post-offices for the last year was
very insufficient in amount. This happened because the estimates on
which it was based were prepared only for clerks in the postal service,
and the act of June 29, 1886, approved only a day before the appropria
tion act, amended the law (as recommended in the annual report of ISSo)
to require that clerks in money-order service, theretofore paid out of
the proceeds of money-order business, should no longer be so distin
guished, but be also paid from this appropriation. This cast upon the
sum provided the unexpected burden of all the money-order clerical
service, then amounting to nearly $305,000. The large increase in pos
tal business also pressed for unexpected additional clerical service in
post-offices; and notwithstanding the economical gain of consolidating
the postal and money-order clerical service, the expectation of which
had caused the recommendation and passage of the act, the appropria
tion failed to meet the combined demands, and the absolute necessities
of the condition compelled the Department to authorize the expenditure
by postmasters of the further sum of $235,812.74, for which a deficiency
appropriation must be solicited.
This item of appropriation is one of those in which the purpose of
Congress is more particularly manifested than in some others, and
eau be justifiably exceeded in expenditure only when peculiar circum
stancessuch as have been mentionedwarrant the conclusion that the
omission of necessary provision was not designed, but casual ; and the
obligation to limit the excessive expenditure to the absolute necessities
so arising has been fully acknowledged. The duty not farther to over
step it prevented the Department from fully meeting all the demands
for increased allowances which might have been properly granted if the
appropriation had been sufficient, and caused complaint by some who
mistakenly supposed the subject one of purely departmental provision,
or who did not recognize the obligation to conform action strictly to the
will of Congress. The appropriation for the current year enables par
tial, though not great, relief. The estimate submitted for the next year
proposes an addition of $200,000 ; a sum which will be indispensable to
obtain satisfactory service, unless by that time the allowances can be
placed upon a just and proportionably uniform basis ; which can not, I
think, but operate a considerable saving in their total with much im
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The three topics above discussed, the proper classification and com
pensation of postmasters, the organization and cleiical service of postoffices, and suitable buildings for their occupancy, concern deeply the
immediate convenience of this service to the people. Satisfactory solu
tion of the questions which arise iu respect to them will prove an ad
vantage not easily to be overestimated. The appropriate remedies for
the existing conditions deserve early and painstaking attention. Vari
ous opinions may be anticipated, and other plans to attain the objects.
It is, however, ardently to be hoped that a contrariety of opinion may
not longer hinder and delay desirable improvement, but stimulate a dis
cussion which shall evolve a practicable conclusion. The presentation
of the foregoing suggestions has been in acknowledgment of the obliga
tion upon one who points out existing evils, to propose, at least, some
betterment. That greater improvement may be otherwise secured, will
furnish, when the fact is shown, a stronger argument for an early course
of provident relief.
The Free-Delivery Service was, during the last fiscal year,
extended to eight additional cities which had reached the limits then
required by law of $20,000 gross receipts or 20,000 population, and were
thus within the discretionary consideration of the Department. These
were Birmingham in Alabama, Wichita in Kansas, Battle Creek in
Michigan, Winona in Minnesota, Joliet and Rock Island in Illinois,
Bradford in Pennsylvania, and Eutland in Vermont. Their addition
left the total number of places within the privileges of this system to be
189 at the end of the year.
The increase in the performances and requirements of this service
was iu greater proportion than of added towns. The report of the First
Assistant Postmaster General presents interesting statistics of the
growth of the year, of which the following are specially noteworthy.
There was increase in the whole number of pieces of mail matter han
dled by carriers of 14.16 per cent., or 285,044,057 pieces, the aggregate
reaching 2,234,564,656, the gain being in every class of mail matter, and
in the following percentages, respectively: in deliveries of mail letters,
13.13; of mail post.il cards, 11.43; of registered letters, 8.78 ; of newspa
pers, 14.06; of local letters, 20.19; and local postal cards, 15.11; in col
lection of letters, 16.15; of postal cards, 13.32, and of newspapers, 11.15.
The enhanced local use of carriers will be observed with interest, and
its effect noted in the increase of postage receipts on local matter by
$852,010.72, or 14.59 per cent., bringing the gross to $6,691,253.09.
Necessarily, such rising demands caused the addition of many new
carriers, 469 ; by which the total number at the year's end became 5,310.
This was but economical provision, 9.66 per cent, of increase for the
added work, shown in the fact that the average number of pieces
handled per carrier rose, notwithstanding the increase of carriers, from
402,710 to 420,822, or 18,112, a percentage of 4.31 ; more than for years
previously ; and in the large increase in the excess of postages on local

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matter over the total cost of this service, amounting to $545,625.35, or

35.73 per cent., never before equaled since the system was on foot.
The numl>er of cities in which the postages on local matter exceeded
the cost of the free-delivery service therein increased from 19 to 30. I
find significance in these figures corroboratory of the opinion already ex
pressed in another connection, that all reasonable improvements in the
local affairs and facilities of post-offices will produce more gain of reve
nue than tbeir cost.
The average cost per carrier fell still below that of last year, from
$889.15 to $807.67, or $21.48 to each,2.41 per cent. This was due to the
larger proportion of offices in towns which have but two grades of
carriers, and to the considerable number of carriers in the lowest grade
by new appointments. In all particulars of cost there has been con
tinuing improvement, as will appear by the diminishing ratio of rising
expenditntes shown in the following statement :

Tear ending Juno 30

1885
1836

Total cost free- Actual increase Per cent

delivery sys ovor previous of such
year.
tem.
Increase.
$3 504,208.52
3, 985, 952. 55
4,312.300.70
4,618,692.07

$481, 746. 03
326, 354. 15
306,385.37

13.7
08.2
08.6

The appropriation for the last year was $4,928,531.25, and the bal
ance unexpended thereof is $309,839.18. The record of the year is a
testimony to the faithful and well directed efforts of the superintendent
of the service to steadily augment its usefulness to the public, while
by judicious economy its great and growing cost is checked to a slower
pace ; in conformity to the sound policy that stints nothing in the per
fection of postal facilities and expends nothing of the public money
needlessly.
. The act of January 3, 1887, gave effect to the recommendations urged in
the former reports submitted to you, and authorized discretionary exten
sion of carrier deliveries to cities having a population of 10,000 or collect
ing $10,000 of gross postal revenue. It was hoped that these privileges
might have been at once enjoyed by as many as fifty to seventy-five cities,
whose applications had anticipated appropriation, and which the inves
tigation of inspectors had found suited to the service in local conditions.
Bat the failure of the usual deficiency bill to become a law left the De
partment without rightful authority to make the expenditure until the
beginning of the current year ; in the mean time, however, pursuing the
examination of applications with a view to the earliest accommodation
of applicants.
The eagerness with which the advantages of the carrier delivery of
mails are now sought is in marked contrast to the reluctance of many
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partment was obliged to enforce its acceptance in many cases; in the

first two years the number of cities so at first served decreased by
twenty; in seven years afterwards but six were added; and it was not
until the year 1880 that the list embraced one hundred. But the recent
act was no sooner approved than applications for the service, besides
those filed in anticipation of the act, pressed rapidly on the attention of
the Department, and during the past spring and summer the inspectors
assigned to this work have diligently pursued it, while the office has
spared no pains to meet the public expectation.
By the 1st of October, in the exercise of the discretion conferred, 140
additional cities have been brought within the system, in all but one of
which (delayed by local complications) it is now in operation, and ap
parently with all the favor indicated by the general desire for it. The
limit of expenditure for extension fixed by the estimates for the current
year will soon be reached, at which point it will be necessary to suspend
establishments until authority therefor shall be renewed by Congress.
There should be no hesitation in providing every city and town in
the United States with this service, whose business interests and local
conditions are such as to make it of an advantage compensatory to its
cost. There can justly be no shorter limitation. One such community
of our people is equally entitled with another; and all such are entitled
by the best claim, American citizenship upon American enterprise, to
the highest conveniences of the best postal system. No limitation is to
be justly fouud in the relation of local postage to the cost of this serv
ice. The aggregate of such postage exceeded the entire cost of carrierdelivery iu the past year by $2,072,501.62, and each year the excess will
be more. But 30 cities out of the 329 now in possession realized this
result independently, so that the claim of such as do not enjoy it is
equal to that of the other 299 which are assisted to maintain it. The
liberal policy approved by Congress is fully warranted by the finances
of the postal service and will doubtless be generously pursued here
after.
In this view, the immediate anticipations of the future under the
present law are readily to be seen by the following summary :
Applications are now nearly ready for final order to the number of
3(i
Cases now under inspection
3
The probable number of further establishments during the current year
is thus limited to
Other cases reported but postponed for the present for various reasons are
Places apparently within discretionary limits which have not yet applied
.
Additional places which indicate a probably sufficient revenue by the ond of
this fiscal year

39
13
43
35

Probable total of possible establishments before the end of the next fiscal
year
129
The fully established equipment and maintenance of all- which with
carriers of the higher grade may not be expected to cost annually over
$475,000 per year.

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To these may be added in the following year the possible number of

40 more offices, regarded as probably to attain by the end of the next
fiscal year the requisite revenue.

It was suggested in the last report that it might be expected tbe

limitation then proposed would have permanence. The experience
ander the recent act has raised the question whether within the just
principle of limitation, above mentioned, there may not bo cities con
taining 5,000 or more inhabitants, although with less than $10,000
gross postal revenue, whose local conditions are such as to warrant
carrier delivery. The entire number within this category is but 147,
and it is not unlikely that after two or three years, at least, it will be
deemed just to consider favorably the claims of some of these.
The proposal has been before urged that iu the larger cities a sepa
rate class of collection carriers should be provided. It would be a
measure of economy and a measure of fairness. At the present some
carriers are put exclusively to these duties, and with requisite age in
the service gain the same pay as those employed in delivery. The
duties of collection require men of less education and less capacity than
those of delivery ; and the discrimination proposed is in the interest of
the universal sense of justice which demands a proportionable adjust
ment of recompense to merits and performances, and tends to avert the
natural discontent of those who, while obviously earning more than
others, receive no recognition of the difference in compensation. As a
proper measure of economy, also, it deserves consideration; and its
adoption promises to be to the interest of the service.
The Money-Order Serviee continued to increase in volume
during the past year, the amount in the aggregate of domestic orders
issued reaching $117,462,060.89, and of international orders $9,035,530.31 ; 3.2 per centum of increase over the preceding year in domestic
orders, and 25.86 per cent, iu foreign. The aggregate of postal-notes
issued was 11,768,824.81, an increase of but $50,814.76. The reduction
of the fee from 8 to 5 cents for domestic money-orders not exceeding $5,
pursuant to the recommendation of two years ago, has operated to in
crease the use of this service to the remitters of small sums in a noticable degree. The average amount of each order issued last year was
bat $12.72 as against an average of $14.33 in 1886, and larger sums iu
previous years. This is also indicated by the increase of 16.27 per cent,
in the number of orders issued, and by the small increase in the use of
postal-notes. In. like mauner, the reduction of the fee for foreign orders
operated an enlarged use of them, amounting to 24.72 per cent, in
number.
Complaints of improper payments of money-orders numbered only
forty-seven for the year, or one to each 194,459 orders paid. Of these
a portiou was recovered, others were shown to have been correctly paid,
and but a mere trifle, by comparison, resulted in loss to postmasters
or the Government.
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The total net revenue, after deducting all amounts payable hv law
from money-order proceeds, was $719,335.45. This is a sum sufficient
to pay the entire expense t)f all salaries, rent of buildings, and inci
dental expenses of the Department's and Sixth Auditor's money-order
force, and all clerk hire in post-offices on money-order account, lacking
bnt a few thousand dollars, notwithstanding the reduction of fees on
both domestic and international business ; and the current year will
doubtless yield a surplus.
The painstaking and excellent exhibit of all the details of this busi
ness by the Superintendent of this system in his report renders a more
elaborate account here wholly unnecessary.
During the year money-order conventions were entered into with
The Netherlands and with Norway, copies of which are appended ; and
both went into operation on the 1st of April last. Negotiations are on
foot likely to result in the conclusion of similar arrangements with the
Kingdom of Denmark, the Empire of Austria-Hungary, and the Re
public of Mexico.
The Special-Delivery Service does not appear to have com
manded much increase of patronage during the year. Exact reports
have not been received from other than free-delivery offices ; but by the
Auditor's allowances of compensation for deliveries and the sales of
stamps, the indication is afforded of about a million and a quarter of
special delivery articles. The total number at the carrier-delivery
offices was 1,024,567, of which nearly 71 per cent, arrived in the mails,
and 29 per cent, were of local origin. This certainly shows that this
service is desirable to some, and not unlikely may increase considerably
as its uses become better known. Meantime it imposes no cost, but
yields a small return, about $29,000 for the past year. Messengers
earned an average of $10.28 monthly at the free-delivery offices, which
only employ them under the act; a sum which will command the
services of competent youths. And the service was well performed,
the average time between the arrival of the matter at the post-office
and its delivery being but twenty-one minutes.
I concur with the Third Assistant in the opinion that the system is
beneficial and will probably gain patronage in the future. It is em
ployed by a considerable number, at all events, and is so simple and
free from risk or burdens that it should be afforded to them who desire
its continuance.
Unquestionably, however, this ought in no manner to qualify purpose
and zeal to bring the delivery by carriers of all mail to the highest
attainable perfection. There will then remain an abundant field for
special delivery, especially at the vast number of offices where no carrier
service is maintained.
Post-Office Supplies.The improved methods of business in
the division of post-office supplies have been before brought to your
attention, but deserve renewed mention from observance of their re

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suits jipon the last year's transactions. In 1886 it was shown that
with an actual increase in supplies provided and issued of some 18 or
19 per cent, there was a decrease of cost of nearly 19 per cent, from the
preceding year. Equally satisfactory results hare followed upon the
work of the past year in economy, and some further perfection of the
business system has been secured. The increase in the quantity of sup
plies furnished has necessarily been great, in consequence of the en
larged business of the whole service and the greater number of offices
which have come to be furnished under the legislation of recent years.
Yet the entire cost of all supplies for the year, in quantity fully 30 per
cent, more than in 1885, has been more than $20,000 less, and the amount
of the appropriation, which was reduced below that of 1885, that re
mains unexpended is $05,859.23, besides a stock of goods on band
amounting at the close of the year to $35,120.05.
The volume of business may be judged from some of the principal
items of issues: 60,468,900 blanks, 112,403 books, 193,091,700 facing
slips, 17,500 marking, rating, and canceling stamps, 778,152 pounds of
twine, 21,747 reams of wrapping paper, 13,575 pounds of canceling ink,
506,200 slide labels, and a long list of other articles, shown in the re
port of the First Assistant Postmaster-General. The number of requi
sitions supplied was 287,055 as against 162,640 in 1885.
This division now furnishes not only all the stationery and other
supplies of the Department and the post-offices of the first and second
classes, but twine and facing slips to the Railway Mail Service and postoffices, and also canceling, post-marking, and rating stamps, canceliugink, pads, blanks, and account books to all post-offices. It is the pur
chasing agency for the entire service, and experience shows tbat no
other means is comparable with it in economy, while in uniformity and
excellence of quality it would be practically impossible otherwise for
postmasters generally to procure so good articles for their use.
Some amendment of the statutes is desirable to authorize the most
complete employment of its facilities. The postal clerks are not em
braced in the terms of the act authorizing all postmasters to be fur
nished with canceling ink, post-marking, rating, and canceling stamps,
and stamping pads. This ought to be done. They are the postmasters
of the railway post-offices, and the security resulting from effective
stamp cancellation will be increased by their being supplied in like
manner.
Machines have within a few years been invented for facing-dp, post
marking, and canceling stamps upon letters and postal cards wbicli
are effective in their work and, at large offices, can save much time of
clerks. Some years ago machines lor postal cards were purchased under
a special appropriation and have proven valuable. Since then otbers
for letters have been invented, and some of the latter were placed
without departmental authority, and without imposing any obligation
on the Government, on trial in the post-office at Boston. Experience

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shows them to be useful. The prices demanded for them or for their
use appear unreasonable. If, however, they could be purchased at a
fair price, it would seem to be to the convenience and advantage of
the service in post-offices to add them to the list of articles to be sup
plied. Some enactment directing inquiry and authorizing proper action
is desirable, and it is not improbable that reasonable terms can be in
the end secured.
The Readjustment of Postmasters' Salaries of the
third, fourth, and fifth classes of the act of 1864, for the ten years end
ing June 30, 1874, as required by the act of 3883, has been pushed with
all the force of the Department assignable to this duty. I hoped the
entire review would be completed by the end of the last fiscal year, but
the work of , the division failed to meet this expectation, although it
appears to have been pressed industriously. There remaiued at the
date of the last report from the office 6,578 claims on file for consider
ation. These can be completed with the present force in time for a
final appropriation on this account during the coming session of Con
gress. Nine extra clerkships were dropped from the departmental ros
ter at the end of the year, which had been temporarily established to
hasten this work. The total number of claims already reviewed is
54,453, of which 21,573 have been allowed, and the total amount of
such allowances is $1,050,915.66. This indicates that the entire amotint
necessary to discharge these claims for readjusted salaries will be but
little less than $1,200,000. The sum of $603,904.49 has already been
appropriated by three several acts upon this account and disbursed.
The Inspection of Post-Offices upon the plan discussed in
my last report proceeded during last year as far as was possible with
the inspective force. The systematic examination was finished of the
Presidential and money-order offices, and nearly three thousand other
offices of the fourth class were also inspected. The additional appro
priation for this purpose available during the current year will enable
this inspection to be extended to the greater number of the remaining
offices. The results have entirely met the expectation entertained of
the value of this thorough work. It has disclosed many desirable
changes in the arrangement of mail routes, the valuelessness of many
fourth-class offices to any one but the postmasters thereat, enabled a
better knowledge of the character and competency of many such officers,
has instructed them and their clerks in their duties, and removed errors
and faults accumulated through many years.
In the feature of discovering false reports of cancellations by post
masters to increase their compensation, the nature of which practice
was fully explained last year, the work has been both remunerative and
disciplinary. The number of cases in which orders have been made with
holding commissions and fixing compensation because of false reports,
since the 10th of October, 1886, the date to which the figures were
given in the last annual report, and including November 5, 1S87, is 329.

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ami the auiouut so withheld from the claimed commissions of the post
masters coucerned, over and above the compensation allowed, is
$127,057.77. Forty postmasters have during the same time been ar
rested because of their offense in willful violation of the statute, of
whom 10 have been convicted, 7 discharged, 1 escaped, and 22 await
trial. In 18 cases the illegal excess was between $1,000 and $2,000 each,
in 4 between $2,000 and $3,000, in 1 over $3,400, and in another over
$5,000. In the last named the postmaster committed suicide immedi
ately on detection.
Summarizing all which has been so far accomplished in this matter
since the necessity for it was discovered and the task undertaken, from
the 1st day of July, 1885, to November 5, 1887, orders have beeu made
in 501 cases, charging back an aggregate of $205,033.37 ; 56 postmasters
have been arrested, of whom 18 have been convicted, 8 discharged, I
escaped, aud 29 await trial.
Many hundred cases of suspected offenders are now undergoing in
spection, and the current year will make considerable additions to the
foregoing statistics. It is hoped that the fraudulent practices which in
many cases were maintained for years will be wholly eradicated. The
act of 1878 wisely provided ample authority for the requisite course of
action, but the necessity for its exertion had not been made manifest
until the changes in office during 1885 revealed the numerous contrasts
between the compensation claimed by new incumbents upon an honest
reckoning and what had been paid to their predecessors. The entire
tumber of cases in which orders had previously beeu made, beginning
February 11, 1879, was but 37, and the aggregate amount reclaimed by
them but $19,380.45.
The Territory of Utah has developed an overproportion of these
violations of the law, and combinations have been apparently some
times made between postmasters to cover one another and thwart the
inspectors. In one instance the correspondence has been secured by
which the scheme was sought to be carried forward, and significant aud
interesting inferences of the extent and character of such confederacies
are furnished by it.
The value of the action taken by the last Congress to prosecute these
inquiries is thoroughly approved by the results obtained already, and
its progress during the year can not but yield further confirmation.
Postmasters' Accounts and Returns.The experience of
the Department and the Auditor in dealing with postmasters' accounts,
and the revision of the regulations for new publication, directed atten
tion to the irrational and cumbersome methods in which these accounts
have been kept and returns made, and to the lack of proper forms and
instructions. Account books have been heretofore supplied only to
postmasters of the first and second classes, leaving the great body of
the postmasters to provide themselves with everything but the blanks
for quarterly returns. All postmasters were required to keep general

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or ledger accounts with the United States, in which certain items were
to be entered. They were required also to keep separate books in
which should be entered a record of all stamps and stamped paper,
of all postal books, blanks, or other property, of all box rents, and
of all other rents, emoluments, and moneys received by them in any
way. They were required to make quarterly return of their "accountscurrent" as one thing, and quarterly statements of their "general pos
tal accounts" as another; aud were enjoined to "particular care" not
to include in the quarterly " statement " any items entered in the quar
terly " accounts-current," but to enter in the " general postal account"
all the items pertaiuing to it, aud all payments on account of the quar
ter for which it was rendered.
From these twofold exhibits from each of the 55,000 post-offices,
after their careful examination and correction, the Auditor has been
required to settle quarterly their accounts. It is obvious that such a
system must operate almost inextricable confusion, error, and delay.
Even if the regulations clearly defined what things were to be kept
aud reported in one and what in the other of the accounts, it would be
an unpromising requirement to make upon the ability as accountants
of thousands of the postmasters, left to provide themselves with books
and to their own resources for the means to keep them. But the regu
lations came far short of furnishing such clear instruction. They were,
indeed, so confusing and contradictory, that it requires a clear and prac
ticed mind to determine their meaning, and at best not without much risk
" of mistake. It necessarily resulted that a large share of the postmasters'*
accounts required to be practically made up by the Auditor, from such
returns as they furnished and such informatiou as subsequent corre
spondence secured. ~So further explanation is needed for the painful
delays in the adjustment of postmasters' balances aud their protracted
waiting upon the United States for settlement. No office could cope
with such a system so as to evolve clarity of understanding, certainty
of result, and prompt adjustment from the vast number of accounts
necessarily so crude aud unsatisfactory. The duties of that ottice have
obviously been excessively and unuecessarily onerous and complicated,
and, in its best possible condition, these duties are sufficiently heavy.
The singular condition of the regulations and system of accounts
described appears to have gradually been evolved from modes which in
their origin were well adapted to the exigencies arising from the condi
tion of the laws and the methods of the service at the time, but which
lost their applicability by the passage of subsequent statutes or the
adoption of other courses of service, productive of results to which the
old system was inapplicable ; and instead of the provision of new and
appropriate forms of accounting, the old were unnaturally forced, with
the aid of patch-work amendment, to the functions of the changed cir
cumstances. A review of the regulations from an early period discloses
this apparent explanation of the methods recently existing.

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39

It seemed too manifest to admit of hesitation in an attempt to relieve

the evils, that in the present usages of the service under existing laws
every postmaster should keep (besides his inventory of public property
other than stamps, stamped paper, and moneys) one account in which
he should make prompt entries of his transactions, in simple form, and
should return, quarterly, a statement of it, giving a summary of the
quarter's business transactions under each appropriate head, and dis
closing the correct balance to be deposited by or credited to him; and
that it is the Department's duty to provide him the proper books in
which to keep accounts and forms on which to make returns.
Accordingly, after much labor and ingenuity on the part of the
Auditor, and numerous consultations, a plan of account for each month
of the quarter was devised in such apt and convenient form that upon
a single page every required daily entry can be accurately set down,
and all the entries of the month consolidated, and the balance struck
and carried forward. And another form for a quarterly return, equally
ingenious and suitable, was provided. These, together with minute
instructions for their use, and with a form for inventory, to be taken
annually or whenever a change of postmaster occurs, were united in a
book in such manner that the daily and monthly accounts and quar
terly return require but six pages for a quarter-year, and yet provide
for every entry requisite for the business of an office of the third or
fourth classes. By official regulation under the statute these forms
were substituted, with instructions for their use, in the place of the
forms and regulations then in force ; and the Department has caused
to be printed and supplied to every third and fourth class postmaster
one of these books, arranged to provide for accounts for a period of
five years.
There were also issued, in time for making returns for the first quarter
of the current fiscal year, the new blank forms for duplicate quarterly
returns, and they have been made accordingly. The Auditor advises
me that the results are satisfactory ajid of his expectation soon to be
able to adjust each postmaster's account, if promptly rendered, in time
to report to him his correct balance before the date required for the
succeeding quarterly return. It is also anticipated that much relief will
be enjoyed in the rendition of that part of the duties of bis office which
relate to and depend upon the returns of postmasters.
The beneficial advantage of correct, simple, and orderly accountiugt
easy to understand and to keep, for so vast and many-handed a busi
ness as that of the postal Rervice, is incalculable. It can not but oper
ate to repress dishonesty as well as to diminish error, and must yield
pecuniary gains, by both means, of no inconsiderable amount. Irre
spective of its advantages to the Department, it was obligatory, in fair
dealing on the part of the Government towards its postmasters, to ren
der them this assistance in their affairs.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.

The provision of the books and blanks required an outlay of about

$40,000 from the appropriation for printing, and, as this was unex
pected, some further appropriation will be needed to carry through the
current year the departmental demands upon the Government Print
ing Office.
Claims of Postmasters for losses k'of money-order funds, post
age stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and postal
cards," resulting from burglary, fire, or other unavoidable casualty, and
of money-order funds lost or stolen while in transit by mail, as adjudi
cated by the Department, are shown by the report of the Assistant At
torney-General. It exhibits the action in each case, with the reason
therefor, as required by the statute. Several claims not within the pro
visions of the act of 1882 were considered and allowed under special
acts of the last Congress for the relief of the claimants respectively
named therein.
The number of claims considered during the year was 607, of which
471 were allowed in whole or in part, and 136 wholly disallowed. The
amount of claims presented in which final action was taken was $51,814.42, and the amount allowed was $40,600.55$10,996.21 for moneyorder funds, and $29,604.34 for stamps and stamped paper. This total
exceeds the like aggregate of last year by $12,213.34; in part owing to
considerable allowances in pursuance of special acts. Of the moneyorder funds, for which credit was allowed, $75.96 were lost by fire,
$30.18 by storm, $6,128.15 by burglary, and $4,761.92 in transit. Of
the stamps and stamped paper the losses covered by allowed credits
were $8,651.89 by fire, $20,741.83 by burglary, and $200.62 by storm or
flood. Of the amounts embraced in claims allowed in part, $3,076.52
were disallowed.
The wholly disallowed claims were, for money-order funds, $5,448.36 ;
the alleged losses being, by fire, $249 ; by burglary, $1,304.31 ; in transit,
$3,872; by larceny, $23.05; for stamps and stamped paper, $8,137.34, of
which $702.01 were claimed to b,e lost by fire, $1,650.64 by burglary,
$35 by larceny, and $301.33 for postal funds for which credits are not
authorized under the act.
The reasons for denial of the 136 claims are summarized in the re
port thus: In 51 the losses were attributable to the postmaster's neg
lect; 13 were not presented within the limited time; 8 were not satis
factorily proven; 9 were abandoned or dismissed upon recovery of
the property lost; and in 27 cases of lost remittances there had been
failure to comply with the regulations.
In 103 cases safes were opened by burglars and the property ab
stracted. The large losses each year from burglary indicate some need
of more effective efforts for prevention. Post-offices, particularly of
the fourth class, are peculiarly exposed to the depredations of the
burglar. They are frequently iu buildings somewhat isolated or into
which entrance can easily be forced. The statute forbids the postmas

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41

er to deposit his postal or mouey-order funds in any except national

banks. He must keep on hand a supply of stamps and stamped paper
of considerable value. He usually deems his post office the proper
place of custody, and in many cases provides such a safe as his means
will permit. Experience proves that but few ordinary safes are an ob
stacle to the skilled burglar. The largest losses adjusted under the act
of 1882 are those in which the postmasters had relied upon the security
of their safes.
The postmaster can be allowed no reimbursement for expenses incurred
in efforts for apprehension, and the burglars are usually at a safe dis
tance before a post-office inspector can reach the ground. Arrest and
conviction but seldom follow, when the depredation is committed by the
roving professional. It is worthy of consideration whether a moderate
standing reward might not profitably bo provided by law to be paid for
the apprehension of such offenders, with evidence which shall secure
their conviction.
Amoug the claims allowed pursuant to' special acts, the sum of $409.12
for postal funds lost by burglary was included. In the tables appended
are included claims equally meritorious for $802 of lost postal funds,
which were denied because the general act does not authorize their al
lowance. The last Congress so far departed from this policy, which
leaves the burden of losses of postal funds upon the postmaster, as to
pass several special acts directing allowance of claims, aggregating
about $5,000 for such losses. Congress will doubtless be called upon
to consider many similar claims where postal funds have been lost by
casualty without fault of the postmasters. Iu hundreds of claims here
tofore adjusted losses of postal funds were proven. It is probable that
the investigation of these claims can be more satisfactorily pursued by
tbe Department, and that the same reasons which induced the act of
188:i suggest that the Department should be charged with the author
ity aud duty of adjudicating claims for lost postal fuuds also, if the
Congress purposes to so alter the past policy of the law as to place such
consequences upon the Government.

THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE MAILS.

The large area of our country and the equality of privileges enjoyed
in all parts of it, with the corresponding diffusion of all the advantages,
accompanied by all the demands of high civilization, have caused the
gradual augmentation of our system of mail transportation to its present
immensity aud continually press its greater extension. The most trust
worthy statistics at command show that all the residue of the globe
iwssesses no more miles of railroads employed in mail carriage than the
Cnited States alone, aud that no other one nation maintains one quarter
the amount of other methods of mail transportation. Yet, year by year
these services increase in extent, and, necessarily, in cost.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The general observation is to be made that, so great and continuous

has been the construction of railroads, usurping the entire field of trans
portation and permeating so minutely the settled territory, the use of
steam-boats has diminished and the star service is changing in char
acter, many long routes being abandoned and numerous short routes
substituted. The star and steam-boat service is much more within the
discretionary government of the Department than the railroad carriage,
and the advantage of this will be apparent on examining the gains accom
plished in the reduction of cost, while at the same time more extensive
and more efficient service has been secured. The heavy additions to the
annual expenditure are due to the item of railroad transportation, the
cost of which is fixed by law and little governable by the Department.
On the 1st day of July, 1886, the total annual rate of cost of the
entire transportation service under the care of the Second Assistant
Postmaster- Generalwhich embraces all but the foreign mailsstood
at $129,073,328.56. The actual cost for the year was less, the expendi
ture already made being $28,031,103.62, besides estimated unpaid
liabilities of about $;*52,000 for railroad service as yet in process of
adjustment. So far as already paid, the expenditures, as contrasted
with the rate of cost at which the year begun and also the annual rate
of cost on the first day of the current fiscal year, in the several items
of this service are shown by the following table:
Kate. July 1,
1886.
Railroad transportation, weight pay
Special facilities
I'ost-office cara
Postal clerks
Star-route transportation
Steamboat transportation
Mail-messenger service
Mail equipments (locks, keys, bags, and catchers) .
Total.

Expended
daring year.

$15,924,863.00 $14,707,281.94
285, 372. 81
251, 726. 00
1.816.321.00 1, 713. 391. 92
4.516 826.00 4, 693. 381. 91
6, 091, 225.28 5,119,049.30
405, 945. 08
421, 370. 24
831,223.00
825, 338. 17
265,320.33
235, 198.60
29, 073, 328. 56 28, 031, 106. 62

Sate, July 1,
1887.
$16,775, 938. 00
295, 987. 53
1,881,580.00
4, 827. 466. 00
5, 040, 790. 97
441, 1-25. 72
820,619.
265.
320. 61
33
30, 354, 82a 16

* In the item of mail equipment no fixed rate of expenditure is established, as in the

the amount of last year's expenditure is given Instead.
In Railroad Transportation there was an additional em
ployment of 7,016 miles of newly built roads, lying in the following
States to the number of miles respectively stated: Kansas, 1,393.06;
Nebraska, 754.66; Texas, 603.68 ; Illinois, 576.48; Minnesota, 417.75;
Iowa, 335.35; Florida, 271; Oregon, 268.33 ; and in the Territory of
Dakota, 449.13 ; the increased cost of which, not yet entirely adjusted, is
estimated to be $304,166.40. In making these additions to the service,
however, the same principle has been applied which governs the ad
justment of the statute rates above the daily weigut of 200 pounds, and
instead of paying the maximum price of $42.75 per mile allowed for that
full weight, the rates have been graduated according to the daily aver
age weight. This has operated favorably to the public, because em
ployment of new railroads has been often hitherto delayed when the
amount of mail was so much less than 200 pounds as not to justify the

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43

payment of the full rate, and favorably also to the roads, which in
crease their public value and hasten the growth of their business by
carrying the mails; and although the rates bear somewhat dispropor
tionately to the burdens when the weights are small, it is still much to
their advantage to carry the mails at the price fixed by law rather than
to await the growth of larger business. The economical effect of this
course is sbo wn by the lessening in the average cost per mile between
the past and the preceding year, although t here have been greater ad
ditions to the service. The following table, furnished by the Second
Assistant, shows the changes since 1872 in this service :
Comparative statement showing total length of railroad routes; annual increase and annual
percentage of increase in length of routes ; annual rate and increase or decrease in rate of
cost, and average annual rate of cost per mile for weight; annual increase or decrease in
eogt for railway post office cars ; total annual rate of cost and total annual average cost
per mile for weight and railway post-office cars combined, from 1873 to 1887, inclusive.
Annual [ Annnal
Total increase | increase Annual
length of| in length in length' rate of cost
routes.
of | or for weight
routes, routes.

Annual
increase
in rate of
cost fot
weight.

MUee. Milt: P. ct.

63.457 5,546
9.57 $7. 257.
67,734 4,277
6.74
ua,
70,083 2,349
3.46
216,
72,348 2,265
3.23
543,
74,546 2, 198
3.03
77,120 2,574
3.45
560,
79,931 2 871
3.72
667,
IT,,
85,320 5, 329
6 66
91,569 6,249
249,
7.32
100,503 f, WH
9.82
297,
9. 59
110,208 9.645
288,
273,
6.30
117,100 6, 9:>2
121, 032 3,872
758,
3.30
123.933 2,901
1 39
tm
130,949 7,016
174,
5.66

8754, 425
1, 855, 994
103, 328
326, 616
512, 659
t905
1,011,316
1, 048, 072
991,400
984,807
1,4.-4, 8.-9
761, 096
654,500

Annual
increase
in rate
ofcost
for
weight.

Annual
decrease
iu rate of
cost for
weight.

Annnal
decrease
iu rate
of cost
for
weight.

Annual
average
rate of
cost per
mile for
weight.

P. ct.
P. ct.
11.60
8114.36
25. 57
134. 54
1.13
131.50
3.54
131.90
'$489, 198 5. 12 121. 45
5.60
124.04
tO. 01
119.60
*829, 645 !3.44 108.27
10. 95
111. 92
10. 23
112.34
8.78
111.50
8. 01
113.29
11. 19
121.95
5. 16
125. 23
4.22
123.52
'Cawed by 10 per cent, reduction under act of July 12, 1876.
#
'Caused by 5 per cent, reduction under act of Juue 17, 1878.
;5o separate appropriation was made for R P. O. cars until fiscal year ended June 30, 1880, and, coni the account* prior to that year for this service were combined with thosefor cost for weight

Tear.

Annunl
Annual rato increase in
of cost for R. 'rate of cost
P. O. cars.* for R P
O cars.

Annual
increase
in rate
of cost
for R P.
O. cars.

Annnal
decrease
in rate of
cost for
R. P. O.
cars.

Per cent.

81.261. 041.00
1,364.107.0.,
1, 455. 851 00
1,609, uOl. 00
1. 738. 997. 00
1.809.488.00
1.816.321,00
1,881,880.00

$103,066
91, 744
143, 150
139, 090
130,491
65. 259

8.17
6. 73
9.83
8.70
7.50
3.59

Annnal
decrease
in rate of
cost for
R. P. O.
cars.

Total annual
rate of cost
for weight
and R. P. O.
cars com
bined.

Annual
average
rate of
cost per
mil.' fur
weight
and li. P.
O. cars
combined.

87.257,196
9,113,190
9,216,518
9,513, 134
9. 1153, 936
9. 566, 595
9, 567, 590
10, 498.986
11,613, 308
12, 753. 184
13 887,800
15.012,603
16, 627, 983
17, 336, 512
18, 056. 272

$114.36
134.54
131.50
131.90
121.45
124. 04
119.60
123. 05
126.82
126.81
120.01
128.13
137.38
139.88
137.88

Per cent.

$53, 167

riation for R P. 0.

2.84

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The regular quadrennial weighing took place in March last in the

third section, comprising the States of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Min
nesota, and Missouri, and showed the enormous enlargement of the
service by the remarkable increase of 10.03 per cent, in the aggregate
over the weights at which their payments stood adjusted; adding to
the annual rate of compensation to the roads in that section the gross
sum of $001,247. The expectation, derived from the weighings in the
middle section last year, was of an increase of about 12 per cent., but
sufficient allowance had not been made for the rapid expansion of busi
ness, testifying to the prosperity of the western section.
The considerable increase in the amount of new service caused un
avoidable delay in the adjustments of the compensation and disap
pointed the desire of the Department for prompt settlement at the end
of the year, according to recent usage, so that at the time of the Au
ditor's report 4,195 miles awaited disposition. The arrearage is not,
however, at all disproportionate, in view of the amount of new service, to
that of any recent years, as the Second Assistant shows by his table,
and will be removed so soon as the information necessary to adjustment
is obtained.
The prospect for the current and the coming year is of large additions
to the railroad service, doubtless an average of 6,000 miles in each. Al
ready, up to the 21st of October, new service has been ordered on 2,555
miles since the beginning of July.
The fast-mail service gained an important addition by the facilitation
effected between Pittsburgh, Saint Louis, and Kansas City, and most of
the Southwest territory. Arrangement was made for a special mail
train from Pittsburgh to Saint Louis, and another thence to Kansas City,
whereby the Eastern mail is delivered at the latter place in the forenoon
instead of at night,*as theretofore, and in time, by the considerate
accommodation of the outgoing roads in deferring somewhat their
morning hours of departure from Kansas City, to effect immediate
connections for the great Southwest and California; resulting in the
gain of a day to the business interests of that section and their East
ern correspondents. The General Superintendent of the Eailway Mail
Service gives in his report an interesting table showing the advantages
so secured in detail. Copies of the contracts made are appended.
The appropria tion for special facilit ies on certain roads mentioned in
the last report was expended according to the estimate; chiefly upon
the Atlantic Coast Line. The General Superintendent and Second As
sistant recommend the continuauce of this appropriation. I think it
ought to be conditioned on the time being so shortened on the south
ward trip as to put the mail train in Tampa, Fla., at least as early as 3
o'clock in the afternoon, so that the mail steamer may reach Havana by
sunset of the follownig day; with corresponding facilitation on the
northward run. The time seems fairly arrived to insist upon this speed,
and the growing importance of the Cuban mail demands it.

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45

The Steam-boat Service requires a brief notice only. In pre

vious reports the considerable changes made in the interest of economy
have been discussed. The resulting advantage is sharply presented in
the fact that the addition last year of the fine service between Tampa
and Havana, at a charge of $31,000 and an increase in the routes else
where, were accomplished with a net decrease in cost, as compared with
the year before, of $13,229 82. Wherever it can be made useful, the
Department seeks the aid of this mode of carriage; but the fact can not
be but apparent that on few inland routes, comparatively, can it now
compete with more expeditious means resulting from the extension of
railroads and the use of short auxiliary star routes for distribution.
The Star Route Transportation merited, and has received,
a rigid and judicious scrutiny, resulting in many changes productive ot
more efficiency and marked reduction of cost. The sound principle
that the mail accommodations should fairly meet all justifiable demands
and reasonable wants has been faithfully observed; but excessive and
unnecessary charges have been curtailed, routes remodeled to provide
as good and often better service at less cost, and in some instances,
where no adequate results followed, given up altogether, and new con
tracts have been obtained at the annual lettiugs for better prices.
In March, 1885, the annual rate of cost of this service stood at
13,430,993 ; and contracts had been during the preceding winter
awarded to begin on the 1st day of July, 1885, which added to that
rate of cost $238,856; leaving the service to stand, if unchanged at
the latter date, at the annual rate of $5,669,849. On the 30th day of
September, 1887, this rate stood at $5,020,498.71; and it is believed
the facilities afforded are superior in usefulness. This conclusion is
obvious from the comparison of the number of routes, mileage of serv
ice, and rate of cost per mile. On the 30th of June, 1885, the number
of routes stood at 12,371, aggregating 232,222 miles in length, and re
quiring annual travel of 83,027,321 miles, at the cost of 6.52 cents per
mile. On the first day of the current fiscal year the" routes numbered
14,368, an increase of 1,997 ; their total length was 236,896 miles, an
addition of 4,674; their aggregate annual mileage of travel was
83.133,077, being 2,105,756 miles of greater service ; and the rate of cost
was 5.921 cents per mile, a gain roundly of 6 mills to the mile of travel
in decreased cost.
Notwithstanding, therefore, the considerable increase of the service
necessary to the rising demands of the country, the actual decrease in
the expenditure between last year and the year ending June 30, 1885,
*as 8283,609.70; and the reduction on the cost of the fiscal year 1880
i* more, because of the considerable increase of expenditure put upon
that year by the contracts previously made, as already mentioned, and
the necessarily gradual process of change (as inspection and study dis
closed the means of improvement) operative of reduction in cost for but
a portion of the year. To a less extent in total changes, but in pursu

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4G

ance of the same policy, the transactions of the past year have contrib
uted to diminish the rate of cost and enhance the value of the service,
and their full result does not appear in the decrease of expenditure of
the year, but will be even more operative on the current year.
The following brief table contrasts the condition and cost of the star
service last year with the average of the seven years 1879-1885 in
clusive :
per
Miles traveled. Annual cost. Rate
mile.

Average years.
1879-1885
1887

77, 705, 236

84,2.-,9,284
*6, 554, 048
'Miles gained.

t Saved.

$5,925,537.00
5, 119, 049. 30
t805, 887. 70

Centt.
7.67
6.05
;L02

; Decrease.

The mail-Messenger Service, being the transportation which

the Department must provide between distant railway stations, steam
boat landings, and post offices, has been carefully reviewed and some
improvements secured. The rate of cost at the close of the last year
was $829,548.01, and there had been an increase of 103 routes over the
previous year and a lecrease of $5,311.39 in the annual rate. The ex
penditure in total was $825,338.17, being $40,801.53 less .than the cost
in the year ending June 30, 1885. A balance of $74,661.83 of the ap
propriation remains unexpended.
Fines and Deductions imposed ou contractors and others in
the service for failures and delinquencies and remissions thereof upon
explanation or excuse were as follows :
On whom imposed.

Total

Fines and deduc

tions.
$208, 725. 01
6), 191.79
26, 790. 49
2, 324. 59
3,760.73
295,795.61

Remissions.
$61,373.46
11,668.11
2,752.04
99.57
75, 893. 18

Net fines and

deductions.
$147,351.65
42, 526. 68
24, 038. 45
2,324.59
3,661. 1R
219,902.43

Complaints for failure or delinquency in the carriage of the mails

have been less frequent than formerly, indicating a more satisfactory
performance of the service.
The Railway Mail Service, its extent, increase, changes,
operations, and conditions, are presented in the report of the General
Superintendent, from which and accompanying exhibits it appears that
at the close of the fiscal year there were 913 lines of railway post-offices,
an increase of 42, extending over 116,609.12 miles of railroad, an in
crease of 5,936.82 ; the clerks in the service numbered 4,851, an increase
of 278; the total daily distance run by clerks was 130,958.53 miles, an
increase of 7,213.38. The entire miles of service performed by clerks in

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FINES, ETC., K. M. S.

47

crews was 107,067,643, a gain of 6,143,733 over the preceding year.

These clerks handled 5,834,690,875 pieces of ordinary mail matter;
505,169,400 more than in the previous year.
The statistics of case examinations and errors continue to show favor
ably the improving efficiency and discipline of the service and the cor
rection of abuses therein. The record of probationers receiving perma
nent appointment is higher than for several years past, as shown by the
following averages :
Year ended June 30
Per cent.
1882
80. 49
1883
80. 37
1834
81.41
1685
83. 11
186
82.68
1887
85.34
Unhappily the casualties to clerks in their perilous service were more
numerous and distressing. Five were killed by accidents while on duty,
45 were seriously and 72 slightly injured. Fifty were disabled to such
extent that their places were filled for a time by acting clerks at the
Department's cost. In this connection I again urge the suggestions in
my report for 1885, that some provision be made for these servants of
the Government who are seriously maimed or permanently disabled in
a service which puts them to such risks of life and limb. If the promise
were hopeful, the argument might be well enlarged upon. The man
who shall bring this deserving subject so effectively to the favor ot
Congress as to secure the enactment of suitable legislation will earn
for his benevolence and service the grateful homage of a faithful body
of public servants and a monument in the hearts of all right-feeling
people.
The report of the General Superintendent, to be found in the appen
dices, merits a careful attention, and its details will suggest many in
teresting deductions. It will be much to the public advantage if his
recommendations for provision of a chief clerk for that service and
fairer rates of pay for the examining clerks and assistants to the di
vision superintendents, as well as for the addition of two division su
perintendents, shall meet with favor. No one can look with care to the
present immensity of this system without yielding the ready assent of
bis judgment to the expediency of these changes.
The qualification* of postal clerics, their selection for appointment,
and tenure of office are subjects of too great importance to be passed
without some expression of the opinions which anxious care and study
of the railway mail service during two years and a half have begotten.
The public interests involved in this service are tremendous, and their
security is now based on a too uncertain foundation. Viewed entirely
from the standpoint of the common interest of all our people, requiring
the instant, unflagging, accurate, and faithfully honest handling of

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many thousand million pieces of mail annually, which are not only the
missives of friendship, but the messengers of finance, trade, and profit
able intercourse of unspeakable value, it seems impossible to question
the enormous gain in efficiency of performance, and in security for the
uufailing continuance of efficient performance, which will result from
previous education and a rigorous examination of the men to be charged
with these duties, their judicious selection, and assurauce of a tenure
during good behavior. This statemeut is made notwithstanding the
fact that the railway mail service is to-day in superior condition, I am
thoroughly assured, to that of any previous period. No immediate
exigency presses. The present is easy and safe, nor is there cause for
serious apprehension in anything within near view. But, though all
this be, the perils of the future are too obvious and too immense to be
disregarded, and they may be the better avoided by calm prevision
than risked to sudden encounter in realization.
The postal clerks constitute a body different in many particulars from
any other force of the Department. Postmasters, post-office clerks, and
letter-carriers serve chiefly the particular localities in which they live,
and if disorder anywhere arises from their incompetency or misconduct
its effects will be. with slight qualifications, local and easily remediable.
And already the provisions of law applicable to the greater offices are
devised to prevent the appointment of incompetents, or derangement by
sudden extensive changes. Mail carriers, other thau railroads, are
bound by well-secured contracts to the execution of their duties ; and
these are also measurably local, and their failure would be harmful to
but a limited extent and only in isolated instances, since there is no
general interweaving of their functions. Railroad transportation is
differently situated, and merits an especial and separate consideration,
to which attention will be invited.
But the postal clerks compose a connected and interdependent body,
which operates over a wide area, handles the most important mails,
and requires constant and efficient co-operation in all its parts. The
failure in duty of any one clerk affects more than a single locality, and,
with exception only of branch lines, the failure of performance on a
single line will operate injury to many others. If serious interruption
in the functions of any of the numerous trunk lines were to happen, im
mediate and general derangement of the service in many States, and of
incalculable injury, would inevitably result. It is not difficult to imagine
such an interruption of the course of business through an unlawful con
federacy of clerkswhich has been already once deliberately attempted
as would inflict injuries upon business interests liable to result in general
disaster; and such is the present state of the law that no statute would
perhaps be thereby violated, unless that aimed against conspiracy. Such
an event is doubtless not very likely to occur, nor the grosser disorders
.maginable to be regarded as menacing evils. It is enough, however,
that they are possible, and, more particularly, that much individual lack

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49

and resulting impairment of general efficiency mast follow unsatisfac

tory methods, to command the attentive care of the thoughtful to seek
and find that system of best promise to prevent all possible risks of in
jury, when every disorder may inflict extended harm.
Postal clerks must, in the beginning, possess native qualities of body
and mind adapted to their duties. They must be of sound physical con
stitution, strong and enduring of continued labor, with a quick and yet
retentive mind to keep fresh for instant call the mass of irrelative facts
they are charged to memorize for ready use, and quick also in physical
response of eye and limb to the requirements of rapid thought. They
must be of patient temper and kindly dispositions to perform effectively
in crowded collaboration their tiresome and sometimes vexatious tasks.
Especially must firmly-rooted honesty, incapable of weakness in any
temptation, rule their minds, in order to justify their trust with the
numerous packets of value daily passing through their hands. Super
added to such natural gifts and fixed habits of character, there must
be long and patient study and training in the service, varying, of course,
from the possible acquirements of a few months on the least important
to years on the heaviest lines. And notwithstanding the schemes for
their various work are so devised that all mutually contribute to the most
rapid dispatch of mail matter to destination, their duties on different
connecting lines, even, require such differences in memorizing and dis
tributing that an expert clerk can not shift from one to good performance
on another without additional protracted study and preparation.
Nor is the pay of these clerks such as either to command its seeking
by the most ambitious and well equipped, or to maintain a strong hold
upon them who have become expert in the knowledge and skill of the
postal car, unless security of tenure shall follow good behavior.
So signally helpful to the public service is a well-trained, well-disposed,
faithful, honest, and patriotic postal clerk, who is devoted to his duty,
and content to confine himself to its excellent performance as his best
recommendation, eschewing foreign contentions which excite needless
animosity and invite attack, that no superior who sustains the care of
the service fails to recognize the injury to the public interests of his
loss. It is undeniably true that equally as good may elsewhere be found,
and in time a practiced and competent successor may stand in his stead.
But it is not enough for the particular exigency that humanity betters
with time, and the present and future hold as suitable for every voca
tion as the past. Time is of the essence of excellence in the mail service,
and immediate provision for a loss is its imperative demand, rendering
the needless loss of a valuable, well-governed employe in such a place
a breach of public duty. The private wrong may be also great, espe
cially when many years have been given to faithful service of the Gov
ernment for a rate of pay which offers no possibility of much saving,
and natural disqualification for other avocations cannot but have re
sulted.
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Nor is there any necessity, in any interest, justly measured, for the
disturbance of valuable clerks in this service. Its demands for new
appointments, resulting from the application of proper discipline, the
changes which wise exceptions on the general doctrineunnecessary to
now discusscontinually require, aud the constant increase of numbers
by expausion, not ouly afford sufficient opportunities for entrance on it,
but already tax the appoiating power in many cases to provide the best
material. The statistics of appointment during the history of the serv
ice approve this conclusion.
To seeure fairly-taught and suitable eligibles for original appoint
ment it would appear a practicable course to provide the Department
with means for an annual or semi-annual examination in each of the
States and Territories, under proper regulations. Information of the
general subjects to which examinations would be directed, the ordinary
duties of postal clerks, and, as well, of the qualities of person and
character requisite, might be readily furnished to all intending candi
dates to guide their preparatory work. Germany has wisely provided
a school for instruction of persons in her postal service in which a.regular course of lectures is established. In the absence of such aids, the
proper preparatory course of study may be pointed out and profitably
pursued by applicants and their proficiency be measured by examina
tion, without fear of the abuse of mere superficial preparation. The
scholastic requirements are simple and easily attainable. Careful scru
tiny of the personal characteristics, physical, mental, and moral, is of
even superior necessity.
The utility of some well-advised system of distinguishing the fit among
the many seekers for such places is approved by all the experience of
the service. All appointments have been habitually made for a proba
tionary period of six months. Yet for years, indeed always, the propor
tion of failures has been very greatapproximating one-fourth of all
nominated. These unfit appointments result in futile efforts to make
competent clerks, the loss of the money paid for their salaries, the em
barrassment of the service by their valueless presence hindering for so
long the employment of satisfactory men, and the humiliation of the un
successful. It seems too obvious for argument that the discrimination
may far better precede appointment so far as possible, and that the
mere pecuniary cost of it will thus be less.
The Department will be much aided in another way. Its postal-car
lines extend over 117,000 miles of railroad. The clerks ought, generally,
for apparent reasons, to come from the region traversed, and should be
fairly distributed along the respective lines. Thus it is of frequent oc
currence that an appointment is urgently required 4'rom a community
of which no convenient information to guide the choice is at hand, and
injurious delay is sustained, which a list of examined candidates would
at once relieve.

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51

The tenure of valuable clerks during good behavior is sufficiently

secured by such a method of selecting appointeesby no means its
least commendationwithout impairment of the perfect disciplinary
government of the entire body. It is probably enough for this object
that every candidate must pass the periodical scrutiny, abide its effect,
and wait the proper vacancy for his nomination. Additional benefit
will be gained by well-considered legislation providing proper penal ef
fects for acts done individually or in conceit which might imperil the
utility or security of the service.
When the vast extent over which the central office must extend its
care, the great number (already near 5,000) of its postal clerks, the
personal qualities and training indispensable, the large proportion of
probationary failures, with consequent embarrassments, and especially
the vast interests depending in more or less jeopardy upon the higheststrung perfection of this service, are fully understood, the urgency of
adequate means to aid its choice of men, the unwisdom of leaving it in
such comparative helplessness that near one-quarter its appointments
fail, wear a clarity of color not to be hid by any opposing interest. The
public exigency is supreme, and obvious.
The postal service is prominent among the agencies, which the com
mon Government can better wield for the common good than any pri
vate or corporate hands. Yet its efficiency demands so vast a body of
public servants, responsive to the will of the central authority, that no
branch is more within the just apprehension of lodging excessive power
iu the Federal Government. No principle has been more aptly and
vigorously invoked to limit the extension of the Department's powers,
especially to withhold control over the kindred function adjoined to it
by so many civilized countries, the management of correspondence by
the electric wire. Yet no counteracting force can more effectively
modify the danger and deliver the agency of Government from the
chains of that wise fear to a greater public usefulness than such a
course of appointment and such a tenure in appointees as will render
them dependent only on excellence in public service and fidelity to the
common interest, while they remain in and subject to the influences of
different localities to which they belong and their service is immediately
directed. Discrimination in original selection diminishes the risks of
iocurring the censure of sound discipline; and amenability to no other
criticism for continuance in duty enfranchises the officer in great de
gree from the perilous subserviency.
It may some time be required of this Department to undertake control
of the most advanced and rapid modes of correspondence of modern
device. I purpose no discussion of the subject, which has already at
tracted and must continue to enlist the general attention of the Con
gress to such an extent that discussion here could be of little additional
value. It involves protracted argument upon not only the question of
general expediency, but of the proper means of dealingjustly with pres

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

out conditions. Yet, if it shall happen that the difficulties yield to pa

tient consideration, and the demands of the country for the best auxil
iaries to its business facilities, it will be of supreme importance to the
end to make wise provisions for a safe and satisfactory establishment
of the requisite force of employes without dangerous increase of Federal
power, and steps for improvement in the establishment of the postal
service must be a beneficial beginning.
The present status (October 31, 1887) of the force is shown, so far as
figures may show it, by the following recapitulation of changes during
the time of my service in this office :
The whole number of clerks March 7, 1885, was
4,356
To which have been subsequently added
495
Making a total October 31 , 1887
Of the clerks in service at the first date named
The number remaining is
The number gone is
Appointments to new places......
Making the present number of my appointment

4, 851
2, 271
2,085
495
2,580

Total
4,851
To effect tljese changes, irrespectively of the 495 added clerks, it has
been necessary to make appointments to the number of 3,138.
For vacancies occurring as follows:
By resignation
.
1, 309
By removals :
For partisanship
383
For disciplinary causes
805
1,188
By death
84
By expiration of probationary appointments recommended by division su
perintendents to be dropped
405
By expiration of probationary appointments made recently before March
7, 1885
152
Add new appointments

3, 138
495

Total number of appointments

3, G33
Of the resignations, some were in anticipation of failure on probation
ary examinations, and some because unfitness had been disclosed by the
regular examinations of clerks not on probation. On the 31st day of
March, 1885, notice was given through the Daily Bulletin that
Railway postal clerks who have become efficient and valuable men, against whom
no just complaint of neglect, inattention, or want of fidelity, honesty, or efficiency
can be brought, and who have not turned their attention to political labors during
their service, need have no fear of being disturbed so long aa.they continue to render
meritorious and faithful service.

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53

Experience has strengthened the conviction of its expediency as a

rule of service, and it has been faithfully observed. There may yet re
main, doubtless, some within its exceptions, the facts concerning whom
have not been known.
Employment of Railway Carriers.The unsatisfactory
state of the law, as it now stands, for the employment and compensation
of railroads for the transportation of the mails requires no fresh demon
stration. It has long been a topic of annual representation, and the
Congress has attempted more than once to find a solution for the diffi
culties in which it is involved. An inquiry was made by a committee
of the Senate in 1874, resulting in a report of value, but not in legis
lation. By the act of July 12, 1876, a commission of three persons was
provided for, " to examine into the subject of transportation of the mails
by railroad companies, and report to Congress at the commencement of
its [then] next session such rules and regulations for such transporta
tion and rates of compensation therefor as shall, in their opinion, be
just and expedient, and enable the Department to fulfill the required
aud necessary service for the public." Failing to finish its work by the
date limited, the commission was further authorized by the act of
March 3, 1877, to continue and complete the service required of them.
This commission made an extended inquiry and collected information of
valne. Failing to agree in conclusions, majority and minority reports
were submitted in 1878, and subsequently attempt was made to attaiu
a determination by enactment, but the bill failed of passage, and no
valuable result was secured.
The inquiry was renewed by a commission of officers of the Depart
ment in 1883, and a project for a law submitted, which also failed
of adoption. In 1885 the Second Assistant Postmaster-General was
directed by me to renew the pursuit of some basis for satisfactory leg
islation, and after much study made many excellent suggestions, his
conclusions being shown in the report of last year. This was accom
panied with the draught of a proposed enactment, upon which no ac
tion was taken.
Thus, many apparently promising eflforts have euded fruitlessly, and
the evils which have been so long recognized remain not only unre
lieved, but intensified by the accumulation of many additional miles of
routes and a vast increase in the volume of the mails transported.
Tbe difficulties of solving this problem do not diminish with lapse of
time; they 6teadily increase. The peril to the public is not lessened,
but augments yearly. There must be legislation adapted to the condi
tions of the time, or this wretched system, with its inequalities, injus
tice, unnecessary expenditure, irritating complications, and risk of
signal disaster, must remain a reproach to the Department until some
serious misfortune awakens decisive action.
It is well-nigh a hopeless task, if not an unpardonable assumption,
in yiew of this experience, for one to venture on any suggestion of

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amendment. The importance and tbe perils of tbe subject must apolo
gize for tbe attempt.
The thought has arisen, in reviewing tbe projects which have failed,
tbat their attempts were too radical, sought to reduce all engagements
to a single scale, and thus encountered too many and too powerful op
posing interests, and that possibly if, instead of striving for immediate
reduction of the entire mass to one arbitrary scale, more moderate meas
ures were begun, they may be followed, upon successful experiment,
with other cognate and naturally sequent steps without disorder or
injury.
The statutory rule of compensation is based on the daily average
weights of the mail, to be obtained by ascertaining the entire weight
carried by each road during a period of at least thirty successive work
ing days, at intervals not exceeding four years, and computing there
from the average weight carried daily the whole length of the route.
Thereupon is applied the scale to fix an annual contract price for all
mails whatever until auother weighing. The prices are not to exceed
for each mile of the railroad route the following sums per annum, as re
duced by various acts, for established average daily weights, respect
ively :
Not over 200 pounds
$42. 75
Not over 500 pounds
(54. 13
Not over 1,000 pounds
85. 50
Not over 1,500 pounds
106. 88
Not over 2,000 pounds
128. 25
Not over 3,500 pounds
149. 63
Not over 5,000 pounds
171. 63
Not over each additional 2,000 pounds
21. 33
This scale of rates is by regulation subdivided so that for each huudred pounds increase in the average daily weight its proportion of the
next statutory step is applied.
In return, the railway carrier must provide "sufficient and suitable
room, fixtures, and furniture, in a car or apartment properly lighted and
warmed for route agents to accompany and distribute the mails"; must
convey the mails with due frequency and speed upon all such trains and
in such manner as the Postmaster-General prescribes, including the
fastest trains on tbe road ; must deliver thorn into all terminal postoffices, and into all way offices not more than 80 rods distant from the
station, and must carry post-office inspectors and special agents, mail
bags, blanks, and stationery supplies without further charge.
The operation of this statute iu its best application fixes rates of pay
not proportioned to the burdens imposed, and of very unequal propor
tionate compensation, overpaying some roads heavily and underpaying
others : and tbe ascertainment of weights is exposed to much risk of
fraud" and uncertainty. It is manifest, also, that as the weights on
some roads greatly increase from time to time, the rate must be either
unfair to the Government in the beginning or unfair to the roads in a

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short period, or that frequent weighings must be had in special cases.

The latter is especially a vicious course in experienced consequences.
Another result, illustrative of the evil, and frequently inflicted ou the
service under the present system, is that, after weighings have taken
place and rates been fixed thereon while the mails were dispatched in
large volume over some particular route, by the subsequent action of
the companies connections have been broken and the current of dis
patch entirely ch anged, rendering the pay established much out of
proportion.
Superadded to the foregoing system, and multiplying its inequalities
of operation, the statute further provides additional pay " for every
line comprising a daily trip each way of railway post-office cars, at a
rate not exceeding $25 per mile per annum for cars 40 feet in length ;
and $30 per mile per annum for 45-foot cars; and $40 per mile per an
num for 50-foot cars ; and $50 per mile per annum for 55 to CO foot
cars."
This compels all roads not requiring a 40-foot car for the mails to
perform nearly the same proportionable car service for the weight pay
aloue that is required of the roads on which postal cars are operated,
and to which this largehow large will presently be shownadditional
pay is granted, and which also necessarily receive much more weight
pay. This tended to the illegal course heretofore reported on, of allow
ing certain favored roads additional pay for apartments of less than 40
feet ; a practice which occasioned an unlawful expenditure of nearly
$1,000,000, that had risen to an annual charge of $80,000 when, two
years since, it was stopped, and that, if it had been fairly and equally
bestowed, would have required nearly or quite a million a year.
The statute is seriously defective in its omission to grant authority
to require and compel the service of railroads in mail transportation.
So far as the statute goes, it is at the mere option of these common car
riers to serve the Government, and it illustrates the defect and evil of
it to state that one road, the Old Colony Railroad Company, of Mas
sachusetts, has notified the Department of its refusal to comply with
the statute if the Department does so by insisting ou the provision of
cars necessary to proper mail service ; a condition which can only be
temporized with until Congress shall have opportunity to consider
what measures of legislation may be proper.
The aggregate of effect as between the Government and its railway
carriers undoubtedly is, to impose an excessive charge ou the Treasury,
probably a large annual sum ; while in particular instances the recom
pense is inadequate. Were a just, fair, and reasonable compensation
awarded to each carrier, much of the discontent arising from unequal
treatment should disappear and a substantial reduction of the total
cost result.
Among the committees of inquiry there has been consensus in one
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sis of measurement of pay. But this has been so c uali fled by differ
ences in the proposed modes of application, and in respect to additional
compensation for frequency and speed, that little advance toward solu
tion of the problem has been accomplished.
Among the possibly desirable amendments of present methods, there
appears to be one step of great advantage to the Government, one pre
paratory to any more radical change, which may be immediately taken
without the least injustice to the roads. I append a table (Appendix D)
showing all the lines of railway on which separate postal cars were,
on the 30th of June last, run for the additional pay, their respective
lengths, number of trips, annual mileage, number of cars in use and in
reserve for contingencies, the size of such cars, average weight of mail,
annual transportation pay, annual post-office-car pay, and total com
pensation ; and the whole recapitulated in a summary exhibit. Careful
inquiry discloses that very many of these cars, such as they are, would
not cost to build $3,000 each, that the best 50-foot cars can be built for
$4,000 to $4,500 each, a new 60-foot car equal to the most complete
and handsome now in the service for not over $4,600 ; and that tak
ing together all the post-office cars in the United States their average
value does not probably exceed $3,500 ; certainly not much more.
Pursuing the inquiry into the cost of cleaning, heating, lighting, sup
plies of oil, ice, dusters, scrub-brushes, soap, lamp-fixtures, pails, and
other minor articles of daily use, embracing all necessary labor, and
including ordinary repairs, it appears that $60 per month for each car
in use is an ample provision. The appended table shows that all the
post-office cars in the service of the Department number 432 ; of which
but 342 are in ordinary use, and 90 are in reserve on different lines for
contingencies. It is within bounds to affirm that all these might be
to day purchased or their duplicates manufactured for $1,600,000 ; add
for cleaning, etc., as above, at $720 per year each for 342 in use, $246,240,
the total is reached of but $1,846,240. Yet simply for the use of these
cars for the last year, including cleaning, etc., the Department was
under the annual rate of charge by the existing system of $1,881,580,
and the estimate deemed necessary to submit in prudent provision for
the coming fiscal year, on the same basis, is $2,000,000.
Eeference to special instances in the annexed table of the longer lines
discovers greater disparity than the average. In illustration, $59,037.75
is annually paid on one line for the use of 4 cars that might be built
and fully equipped in the best modern style for less than $17,500. And
this in addition to the full weight pay for transportation, amounting in
the case mentioned to $504,573.69.
Instead, then, of appropriating $2,000,000 to rent the use of these
cars for the coming year, why should not the appropriation be of a
smaller sum to buy them,and of another, say $250,000, for their keeping,
the two together not aggregating the proposed rent f The Department

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will thereafter gaiu at least $1,500,000 per year while sustaining the
cost of casualties.
This involves no injustice to the railroads. If the change terminated
at this point, and each such road should then store, inspect, and trans
port these cars, as heretofore, for only the weight pay, it would enjoy
the advantage of the same rate of compensation given all roads which
carry iu apartment cars, without the burden of furnishing the use of
the cars, or of keeping them.
It cannot be objected that the Department is unable properly to as
sume the charge of these cars. The Department can easily discharge
these functions. It might receive the custody of all the cars in the
service, and thenceforward care for them, on a month's notice. With
moderate addition to its force, the railway mail office can provide for
the manufacture of all necessary. Whatever maybe done by any pri
vate hands may as well be done by the Department.
Ownership by the Government of its postal cars can not but much re
lieve the difficulties of the compensation problem. So far as they are
concerned, their transportation may be compensated, doubtless, by the
payment of a just price per mile for the distance each car is run, upon
a scale not difficult to arrive at fairly ; to be accompanied with simple
provisions for the protection of the mutual rights of the Government
and the transporting companies. The advantages and convenience of
such a system will find many strengthening arguments which are not
now enlarged upon. Provisionally, the continuance of the present rate
of payment would be more than just, as has been demonstrated.
The elimination of the lines on which post-office cars are run will
much simplify the compensation problem. Payment for transportation
in cars, of which but a portion is used for mail service, can probably be
adjusted more easily upon the basis of space employed, the favorite
remedy of those who have examined this subject. Such cars will neces
sarily be drawn in the usual passenger trains, and the vexatious com
plications touching speed and frequency slip out to a great degree.
All fast mail trains, with few exceptions, draw only post-office cars
and express cars. In the gradation of compensation for the transpor
tation of these, suitable allowance may be made for special time. It is
probable, also, now that so many roads compete for the business which
flows on the principal routes, that resort may again be had to the
method of soliciting bills for the trunk-line service of the Department.
Such has been the difficulty of arriving at a comprehensive scheme
by a single enactment, and so great would necessarily be the embar
rassments of undertaking at once to transfer all the mail service to
another and entirely different basis, that it may seem the more prudent
course to proceed by successive legislative steps and by successive ad
justments of the service accordingly, submitting temporarily to a por
tion of the present evils rather than risk the possible derangements to
follow any attempt at general immediate remedy. In this view, little

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is to be gained by attempting to forecast too far the precise methods of

later changes.
It will be indispensable, at the outset, whatever shall be attempted,
to exert the rightful prerogative of Government and impose it as an iin
perative duty on all railway carriers to accept and transport at the
compensation established by law, and according to the statutes and de
partmental regulations, all mails, mail supplies, postal clerks, and in
spectors on duty, with sufficient sanctions to enforce compliance. Unless
such legislation be provided, no success upon auy plan can be assured.
The right to this acquiescence in the purposes of the Government is undeniable. The absence of means to compel acknowledgment by obedi
ence constitutes a menace to the business of the country which ougbt
not to continue.
In 1838 the Parliament of Great Britain enacted a law which it has
been unnecessary since to alter, giving to the postmaster-general of the
Kingdom power to require any railway company to carry the mails on
such a schedule and by such trains as he found necessary to the public
service, leaving the question of compensation to be settled by mutual
agreement, or, failing that, by arbitration. The latter is rarely re
sorted to there and is not a satisfactoryprocess. In the United States
the Congress has fixed the rates of just compensation by statute, and
may continue doubtless to so determine them with justice. In what
ever way that be settled, the carrier ought to be without power to deny
the use of his transportation, in order to extort more pay or greater ad
vantages than the law has adjudged suitable. His redress of supposed
grievances should be sought from the legislature, not through conipul
sion of his Government.
The Foreign Mail Service has been satisfactorily conducte
during the past year. The use of all vessels, whether foreign or do
mestic, departiug from our ports for other countries, has been regu
larly tendered to the Department and the most favorable opportunities
for frequent and rapid transportation afforded by ocean carriers have
been availed pf. In the transatlantic service, where many vessels of
rival lines compete for patronage, the swiftest have been chosen for
employment from week to week in accordance with the settled policy
of the Department. The service so secured is unequaled by that of
any other country ; contrasting conspicuously to our advantage with
the service inward from Great Britain, which is maintained at greater
cost and less efficiency by adherence to the system of contracting with
particular lines for annual subsidies. The rates paid by the United
States are highly remunerative to the principal companies whose swift
ships secure the heaviest mails; probably yielding greater profit, pro
portioned to space, weight, and expense, than anything transported ex
cept jewels and precious metals; if, indeed, they are to be excepted.
The Department is recently in receipt of a petition signed by proini
nent merchants, importers, and bankers who deal with foreign countries,
questing its good offices to assist in inducing the postal admiuistra

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tions of Europeaa Governments whicli dispatch direct mails to the

United States to adopt a similar policy, and send their mails hither by
the swiftest vessels departing from their ports, irrespective of the flags
under which they sail, and suitable action has been taken to invite
consideration of the subject by foreign postal administrations. Upon
other routes the carriage has been chiefly in American steamships, at
the threefold higher rates of sea and inland postage, although no for
eign vessel has hesitated to accept whatever mails were offered for sea
postage only.
The entire weight of our foreign mail dispatches by sea was nearly
1,500,000 kilograms, or 3,278,269 pounds, of which 508,728 were of let
ter mail and 2,709,541 pounds of prints and merchandise samples. Ninetenths of the letter mail was European-bound, and but about one-tenth for
South America, the West Indies, Pacific islands, and the Orient com
bined ; but of the paper and samples mail the latter countries received
Dearly one-fourth, and the dispatches across the Altantic were little over
three-forths.
It is interesting to note from the latest compilation of general postal
statistics by the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union
that although the United States are surpassed by Germany, by Aus
tria, and by France in the number of letters dispatched to foreign coun
triesas might be anticipated upon contemplation of the circum
stances of those countries on the Continentyet that in number of
newspapers mailed to foreign destinations our country stands far in the
lead, amounting in the single year to about 34,750,000 pieces, while
France followed next, but much behind, with 23,250,000, and Germany
dispatched less than 11,000,000. This superiority doubtless arises in
good part from the advantage given by the convention with Canada to
our publishers, of sending thither at the pound rates of domestic secondclass matter, a privilege extended by the recent treaty with Mexico.
The increase in the gross weight of our ocean mails was about 410,488
pounds ; the transatlantic letter mail gaining 10.59 per cent, and the
Central and South American 19.21 per cent. ; the paper mail in approxi
mate similar ratios. As an indication of increasing trade with the coun
tries of our hemisphere these are acceptable facts. The increase in the
sailings from our ports of steamships bound for the West Indies, Cen
tral or South American ports is pleasingly cumulative, having been
greater during the last fiscal year than for many previous years, per
haps than for any, the total number of such sailings at the three ports
of New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco being reported at 831,
as against 712 during the preceding year.
These gains in the volume of mails find expression also in the rising
scale of cost for the maintenance of this service, which is reported as
follows :
For transatlantic service
$314, 380. 32
For transpacific service (including inward service on certain mails from
non-conventional countries)
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For West Indian, Mexican, Canadian, Newfoundland, and Central and

South American service
$61, 416. 44
For the postal agencies at Shanghai and Panama
2, 392. 20
For Panama Railway service
6, 018. 74
For foreign closed mails
24, 773. 8(i
437, 447. OS
Of this sum deduct amount settled for in payment of balances to foreign
countries
11,628.52
And there is left chargeable to the appropriation for foreign mail trans
portation
,
425, 818. 53
Add the expense charged to the appropriation for payment of balances
to foreign countries and for our share of expenses of the International
Bureau
54, 286. 86
Total cost of service
480, 105. 39
The appropriation "for transportation of the foreign mails" was but
$375,000, and the deficiency in that item is, therefore, $50,818.53. The
appropriation to pay balances was 8100,000. It will be observed that
the cost of the service to those countries to which American steamships
mainly ply approximates one-fourth of the whole, notwithstanding the
letter mail to them was but about one-tenth, which was occasioned by
the payment of sea and inland postage to vessels of domestic registry.
In the report of last year there was some discussion of the advan
tage which might be derived from direct mail service with the coun
tries lying on the River Plate, in South America. A petition for the
establishment of such service has been recently addressed to the De
partment by merchants in New York engaged in that trade, inciting
the further consideration of that project. This Department has infor
mation that the Argentine Eepublic regards so favorably a direct steam
ship line with the United States as to have proffered an annual subsidy
of $120,000 in their currency, equivalent to $100,000 in ours, for the in
stitution of a monthly service between New York and Buenos Ayres.
This may eventually induce its establishment, without requiring from
the United States the payment of a higher rate for the transportation
of their mails than is now authorized by law. It has so far failed, how
ever, while it seems probable that the allowance of a compensation of
perhaps $3,000 or $4,000- per month by this Government will prove
a sufficient additional stimulus to immediately secure this desirable
service. Unless properly met, also, the offer may be withdrawn.
I have nothing to add to what has been hitherto submitted on this
subject except that I have seen no reason to think such a course may
not be pursued in the particular case, if it should meet the approval of
the Congress, without crossing the boundary which distinguishes true
mail compensation from mere subsidy, a boundary which should be defeuded with firmness but without the sacrifice of any advantageous
postal facility.
A new postal convention with the United Mexican States was negotiated
during the year through the honorable Matias Romero, envoy extraor

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dinary and minister plenipotentiary of the Eepublic, was ratified by the

Senate of Mexico, and, having thereafter received your approval, went
into operation on the 1st of July last. The provisions of this conven
tion promise, it is believed, results of high value to both .Republics. It
extends to the citizens- of each country the privileges of the mail service
of both at the same rates at which they enjoy their own, and admits to
the international mails of both all the articles of mail-matter allowed in
either, with but a few necessWy exceptions. Under this convention
articles of merchandise not exceeding 4 pounds in weight may be
transmitted, being so packed as to be capable of ready examination,
and upon their arrival at destination are rated with the proper customs
duties and delivered to the addressee on his payment of them. Tbis
dispenses with the usual formal requirements, and attending fees and
charges, of invoices, consular certificates, and the like, for entries at for
eign ports, and affords a simple and comparatively unrestrained trade
in such articles as may be within the limited weight. The number of
these is considerable, and the establishment of purchasing agencies in
Mexico by our merchants, already begun, will facilitate and extend the
trade in such goods. It is hoped that within no long time hence this
opportunity may be still further widened by the conclusion of a parcels
post arrangement with the Mexican Eepublic.
The differences in the currency val ues of the two Eepublics hinder
largely the full enjoyment of the exchanges under this treaty; and,
with a view to relieve this inconvenience, negotiations have been begun,
looking to the conclusion of a money-order convention, which will enable
the transmission of purchasing funds between the countries. The ad
vantage to both countries from such further arrangements are so mani
fest and considerable in other points of view beside the conveniences of
trade alone, as to justify a reasonable expectation of their early estab
lishment.
Parcels Post Conventions have never been hitherto negotiated with
other countries, nor have any domestic arrangements of the kind been
set on foot. It has been our policy to leave to express companies and
other carriers the transportation of all parcels above the mailable weight
of 4 pounds, and no general demand for any change in this policy has ever
arisen, such service by private hands having apparently been hitherto
accepted as satisfactory. This, however, has little or no relation to
the interchange of small parcels of merchandise with foreign countries.
The restrictions of the tariff laws, not only in the duties imposed but
still more in the troublesome and expensive requirements attending the
passage through the custom house and the forwarding of articles, have
to a great degree prevented the purchase here by persons presiding
abroad, or their sending hither, the smaller goods in retail, which
within our borders are freely purchased, though long distances intervene
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It has seemed probable that tbis obstruction might be removed with

great advantage to our people, especially to our merchants and the
ocean carriers, by concluding with the countries of our continent and
its contiguous islands arrangements for the use of the mails for such
purposes, which would afford entire freedom of transmission of single
parcels of moderate weight and size, subject only to the payment on
receipt by the addressee of the proper duty, without further charges.
It is a reasonable belief that by providing such freedom of direct indi
vidual dealing, much increase of retail trade will follow, and the en
largement in the volume of the mails redound to the benefit of the
carriers in part as well as to those directly pursuing it. The question
was therefore submitted to the Attorney General whether, under the
authority given by the statutes to the Department to conclude with
your advice and consent postal conventions with foreign powers, it is
permissible to fix by such conventions a higher limit of weight aud
size on articles to be admitted to such mails than that provided by law
for domestic mails. Upon consideration the Attorney-General resolved
this question in the affirmative, and advised the Department that the
power so granted was not limited by the statute defining the mailability of matter for domestic mails.
A convention was soon negotiated with the governor of Jamaica for
the exchange of articles by the parcels post-system, which had indeed
been previously urged by the enterprising postal administration of that
island, and having been duly signed, received your approval aud came
into operation on the 1st day of October. Since then a similar conven
tion has been likewise concluded with Barbadoes, which will take effect
on the 1st of December proximo. Copies of these conventions are ap
pended hereto. Their general provisions are simple, admitting articles
of a weight not exceeding 11 pounds, and of corresponding size; to be
so packed as to be readily examinable ; to bear a customs declaration,
in a simple, fixed form, which dispenses with all other trouble on the
part of either sender or addressee except payment by the latter of the
proper duties when the package is delivered; and to be shipped in
separate boxes or sacks properly marked, to distinguish them from the
ordinary mails. The postage fee is 12 cents per pound, or fraction
thereof, payable in advance; and the addressee is required to pay a
delivery charge of 5 cents if the parcel does not exceed a pound's weight,
and at the rate of 4 cents per pound for higher weights. The latter
provision affords the proper and usual division of the business between
the contracting countries without the necessity of keeping and adjust
ing international postage accounts. Provision for return receipts and
other minor points is made.
Besides the foregoing, negotiations have been opened with the coun
tries of the Central and South American states, and the favorable re
plies received indicate that, after a sufficient consideration, many, if
not all, will join in this arrangement of such excellent promise to en
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this continent, it is the purpose of this Department to spare no pains

to this end, if the course shall be found to have the favor of Congress.
The great gain which would surely follow such a system with the
Republics of Uruguay and the Argentine Confederation furnish addi
tional reasons for the provision of a direct mail between those couutries
and ours.
*
The Superintendent of Foreign Mails calls attention to the delays
which are occasioned by the frequent failure of vessels destined to
ports on this continent to sail on the days appointed caused by depart
ing either before or after, as their freight business may require, and
suggests the payment of premiums for prompt performance and deduc
tions for delays. It is worthy of careful consideration.
Two foreign agencies were maintainedone at Shanghai, the other
at Panamawith the usual results.
THE FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
The past four years constitute an interesting epoch in the financial
history of the postal service. The fiscal year 18S2 closed with a cash
surplus of about $1,400,000; and the year 1883 increased the amount to
nearly 2,000,000. With the single exception of the year 1S65, there had
been an annual deficiency in the revenues of the service to meet its ex
penditures for thirty years, sometimes of large, at others of small sums.
Upou the concurrence of two years of surplus, the rate of letter postage
was reduced from 3 to 2 cents, thus striking from the revenue one-third
of its principal supply. This change took effect on the 1st of October,
1883, and was directly operative during but nine months of the fiscal
year 1884. Its effect was marked, necessarily, and at the end of the
year the historic deficiency was again restored to the ledger in the sum
of three and aquarter millions. The increase in the employment of the
service expected from cheapening of rates did not appear in the follow
ing year; but the revenue continued to diminish and the expenses to in
crease so that the 30th of June, 1885, found a balance of nearly 7,000,000
against the service to be defrayed by the General Treasury. This result
was due, beyond doubt, to the general business depression prevailing
from the autumn of 1S83 in the financial circles of the country, and the
inference seems fairly indicated that the volume of the mails and the em
ployment of the postal service depend less upon the differences in the
rates of postage, when already low, than upon the condition of general
affairs, by which the service becomes more or less deirable to business
men. The later results add to the apparent correctness of this deduction.
Notwithstanding the already large deficiency, the act of 1885, which
took effect on the first day of the fiscal year then approaching, imposed
two further limitations upon the sources of revenue, by doubling the
weight for the single rate of letter postage, makiug the unit an ounce in
stead of a half ounce, and diminishing by one-half the charge upon news
papers and periodicals, from 2 cents to 1 cent per pound. The measure

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of money loss of the former it is difficult to determine, but ha b been esti

mated as probably from $800,000 to $900,000; the loss by the latter is
practically a calculable sumabout $1,200,000. Contemplating the
consequences of these limiting changes in the postage rates, it was not
anticipated that a less deficiency than $9,000,000 would be found on the
30th of June, 188^, although aniucreasein gross receipts sufficient toyield
a total revenue of $44,000,000 was estimated. The revenue came some
what short, about $61,000, of the latter sum, but the expenditures were
found capable of reduction to less than the estimated total by so much
that the deficiency, instead of increasing, was lessened nearly $70,000,
and amounted only to about $6,900,000.
The past fiscal year has been burdened by no change in the rates of
postage, while the highly prosperous condition of business affairs, giv
ing loose to the enterprise and activity of our people, has greatly aug
mented the employment of the service and improved its financial aspect.
To keep supplied the rising demands upon it, some increase in the scale
of expenditure has been requisite ; yet the increase in gross revenues has
gone so far beyond that the year closed with a deficit of but $4,000,000,
reducing the postal burden on the General Treasury nearly three-sev
enths. May not the hope be fairly indulged that, as the same happy
circumstances of successful business and profitable enterprise remain
apparently in undiminished vigor, the advantageous disproportion in
the increasing ratios will continue on the side of the revenue ; so that
the Congress, in prudent forecast and wise employment of them, may
apply coming gains to the generous perfection of the agencies of this
minister of universal usefulness ?
The cost of transportation upon the Pacific railroads, as well upon the
unsubsidized branches as the subsidized lines, has been excluded in all
these statements, as it has been from the cash accounts of the service
during former years; because, notwithstanding the difference deter
mined by the Supreme Court, the Congress has hitherto refused appro
priation of money on this account, and no payments have therefore been
made.
Subjoined are summaries of the general items of the financial account
during the past five years, giving with exactness the figures which have
been above but roundly mentioned :
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1883.
Revenue : Ordinary postal
Money-order business

$45,097,073.24
411.61k 37
45,508,692.61

Expenditures to Septeratcr 30, 1885

Net balance closed by bad debts
Audited

$43, 519, 187.96

38,802.82
1,758.44
43,559,749.22

Cash surplus
Dednct credits to Paciflo railroads for transportation
Net surplus

1,948, 943. 39
915,710.22
1,038,2*. 17

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1884.
Revenue : Ordinary postal
Money-order business

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$42, 818, 635. 00

507, 323. 81
43,325,958.81

Expenditures to September 30, 188G

Balance closed by bad debts
Additional liabilities

|17, 062, 623. 56

8,455.83
3,500.75 .
47,704,580.14

Cash deficiency
Add credits to Pacific railroad companies for transportation
Total excess of cost over revenue

3,748,621.33
1,543,417.00
5, 292, 038. 93

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1885.

Revenue: Ordinary postal
Money-order business

$42,151,910.53
408, 933. 30
42, 560, 843. 83

Expenditures to September 30, 1887

Outstanding liabilities

$19,533,149.55
1, 639. 10
49,534,788.65

Cash deficiency
Add amounts for Pacific railroad companies for transportation
Total excess of cost over revenue

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1886.

Revenue: Ordinary postal
'
Money-order business

6, 973, 944. 82
1, 344, 752. 12
8, 318, 696. 94
843,597,871.08
350, 551. 87
43,948, 422.95

Expenditures to September 30, 1887

Estimated outstanding liabilities
Balance closed by bad debts

$50, 839, 434. 87

2,500.00
12, 174. 25
50,854,109.12

Cash deficiency
Add credits and earnings of Pacific railroad companies

6,905,086.17
1, 363, 631. 23

Total excess of cost of over revenue

8, 2i 9, 317. 40

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1887.

Revenue: Ordinary postal
Money-order business

$48,118,273.94
719,335.45
48,837,609.39

Expenditures to September 30, 1867

$52, 391, 677. 43
Amount certified and not reported paid...
75, 000. 00
Estimated amount not yet reported to Auditor
251, 700. 00
Amount of indebtedness incurred for which appropria
tion is required
'.
119, 302. 98
Deduct net gain by suspense account

52,837,0s0.41
23,560.81)
52,814,113.61

Cash deficiency
Add credits and earnings of Pacific railroad companies

3,970,504.22
1, 482, 598. 92

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The several sums earned by the Pacific railroad companies on unsubsidized roads, and not above included in the cash expenditures be
cause not disbursed, were respectively in the following years, as follows:
In the fiscal year 1883, $217,697.89 ; 1884, $ 1 93,800.73 ; 18S5, $247,830.44 ;
1886, $251,101.61 ; 1887, $295,571.59.
The Revenue of the 'past year enjoyed its chief increase from the
sale of stamps and stamped paper, in which the gain was $4,223,887.96,
more thau 10 per cent. This item had the advantage of the estimated
amount of $122,000 arising from the sales of special-delivery stamps, of
which one fifth only is the share remaining alter the allowance for de
livery is made ; and it was doubtless augmented by the operation of
the order made in 1886 admitting to the mails fluids, pastes, and powders
formerly excluded, but which, by reason of improved modes of packing
of recent iuvention, may now be safely carried. There was also a gain
of nearly 15 per cent, in the sale of newspaper and periodical stamps,
over 4 per cent, better than the general rate of increase. The main
cause, however, was the activity of business ; and the large gain is a
pleasing testimony both to its flourishing condition and to the useful
ness of the service as its auxiliary.
The revenue from the money-order business is nominally more than
doubled ; but this is only an apparent, not a real, gain, and is due wholly
to the fact that clerical service in post-offices on money order account
was, under the act of 1886, charged last year to the appropriation for
clerk-hire in post offices, instead of deducted from the money-order pro
ceeds. There was in fact a diminished money-order revenue, the con
sequence of the reduction in the rates charged for international orders
and for domestic orders of $5 or less. The item of box-rents shows the
substantial increase of $140,451.94, and the receipts for mails carried
for foreign countries rose about 56 per cent. Every avenue of revenue
gain was manifestly quickened, the miscellaneous receipts being more
than trebled.
The Expenditures show au apparently rising percentage of
3.4, which, although but one-half the average of the six years ended
June 30, 1885, which was 6.8 per cent., yet exceeds the ratio of increase
in 1886, which was but 2.6 per cent. In fact, however, there was little,
if any, addition to the ratio of growing expenses, because the item of
clerk-hire for money-order business, amounting to over $300,000, which
in 1886 and previous years was deducted from the money-order pro
ceeds, the. act of Congress mentioned transferred last year to the other
side of the account, and because the sum of $92,726.42, allowed out
of the receipts for special-delivery business is entered as an expenditureof theservice, instead of being deducted from such receipts, a course
pursued as the more convenient method of keeping the accounts.
Making these allowances it will be seen that the service of the year
has been as economically carried on as during the preceding, and is
entitled to as favorable consideration in comparison with the several

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years before. This is of consequence in estimating the probable resalts of the current and coming year.
The appropriation for postmasters' compensation, an expense over
which, if legitimate, the Department cau exercise no control, was ex
ceeded by $229,481.41; the appropriation to compensation to po.-t.
office clerks by $235,812.7J-, although there was actual reduction in the
cost of this service, as already explained. The Department has been
obliged to incur indebtedness in excess of appropriations for its sup
plies of adhesive stamps to the amount of $0,884.45, and for stamped
envelopes to the amount of $<'>5,237.78; expenses caused by aud con
tributing to the large gains in receipts from their sale; and for sup
plies of wrapping paper in the sum of $2,165.77, and for official and
registered package envelopes of $17,813.49, arising from the great in
crease of the business of the service, and of $50,818.53 for foreign mail
transportations, because the volume of the mails so much exceeded the
anticipation of Congress. Of the latter item, the sum of $24,773.86 is for
closed mails carried for foreign countries, and is only a nominal expense,
the whole amount being returned in the settlement of their balances.
The several items mentioned will require to be provided for by a de
ficiency appropriation. The amounts due for supplies of paper, ad
hesive stamps, and envelopes of both kinds ought to be included in one
urgent deficiency bill and promptly provided, because they were prop
erly payable during the year past on delivery of the purchased articles,
and but for the considerate favor of the contractors in furnishing the
needed supplies the service would have suffered. No increase in price
was paid iu any case and no obligation to pay interest incurred; and
the earliest possible discharge of these debts is an obligation upon the
honor of the Government.
Notwithstanding the appropriations for these items of supplies were
exceeded, it is to be noted that the actual expenditures have been less
than before, and that the supplies bought aud issued have been much
greater iu quantity. The appropriations were overrun, because they
were largely reduced in consequence of the favorable arrangements ef
fected by the new contracts of the Department, and the magnitude of
the coming demand was not sufficiently foreseeu. Thus in 1885 the
total expenditure for adhesive stamps was $137,753.47, while for the
last year the appropriation was but $116,700, the entire cost but $123,584.45, or $14,169.02 less than in 1885 ; aud yet the increase over 1885
in the issue of ordinary stamps was 281,862,5^5 in number and $5,344,528 in face value. So, in the item of official aud registered-package
envelopes, the expenditure in 18S5 was $90,097.20 ; for last year the ap
propriation was only $07,200 ; the entire cost $85,013,49, or $5,0S3.77
less, while the number of such envelopes issued exceeded 1885 by 17,129,300 ; being an increase of more than 40 per cent.
In the item of wrapping paper the expenditure in 1885 was $34,997.60;
the appropriation for last year but $30,000 ; the total cost but $32,137.59,

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or $2,860.01 less than in 1885, but the purchases and issues were nearly
double in quantity. The stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers
were under a four-year contract, which did not expire until the 30th of
September, 1886, at which date the new contract, fully described in the
report of the Third Assistant of last year, came into operation, so that
the whole of the fiscal year 1886 was governed by the old contract. The
expenditure for that year under this head was $692,435.04, while the
appropriation for the year 1887 was but $583,500, having been passed
from estimates based on expectation of the operation of the new con
tract. The better prices and more convenient forms under that contract
so largely increased demand that the issues have been beyond anticipa
tion, very much to the advantage of the service and the revenue. The
quantity of stamped envelopes put out last year exceeded that of 1886
by 27,269,350 in number and $496,993.48 in value, and of newspaper wrap
pers by 333,850 in number and $3,707.35 in value, yet the total cost was
only $648,737.78, being $43,697.26 less than the year before. These facts
show that the incurring of these deficiencies was not only demanded by
the imperative and gratifying wants of the service, but that there has
been good saving in every item of these expenditures, besides the re
sulting gains of revenue.
There was increase in the expenditures, as contrasted with 186, for
the free-delivery service of $306,325.35, for transportation of mails by
railroads of $557,880.09, for railway post-office cars of $21,944.12, lor
special facilities in railroad service of $33,831.99, for compensation of
railway postal clerks of $225,603.83, for mail bags and catchers of
$30,595.53, and for special deliveries of $25,074.28, all of which have
been discussed and explained in previous pages. The payment of bal
ances to foreign countries required $22,359.77 more thau in 1886 because
of the greater volume of our foreign dispatched mails, an increased cost
much to the advantage of our revenue and quite beyond departmental
control, if desirable. There was also an increased expenditure over
1886 for postal cards of $13,320.21 from the greater quantity sold, to
the gain of the revenue. Otherwise, the excess of expenditure over
1S86 was in but small sums for supplies aud needed provision for the
enlarged demaud upon the service, needing no special comment.
On the other hand there was a decrease from the expenditures of
1886 in the cost of star-route transportation of $332,S06.89, of steam-boat
service of $50,077.02, aud of mail-messenger service of $8,630.21, the re
sult of the reductions before explained. And other lessening of cost in
various small sums in other items, for which reference is made to the
table. Altogether there was increase in expenditure ever 18S6 in 23
items, and decrease in the remaining 14 items of appropriation ; aud, as
compared with 1885, there was increase in the expenditure of but 17
items of appropriation and decrease in 19 items, there being in 1885 no
special delivery system, and hence one head less of account.

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69

Although there was during the last year an excess of expenditure in

seven items, as shown, in the other thirty there remains unexpended of
the appropriations a total sum of $2,532,206.39, which, after the dis
charge of the yet outstanding liabilities, estimated liberally at $326,700,
will be covered into the Treasury.
The Department has striven to pursue the simple policy previously
set forth in former reports, of' providing all the enlarged advantages
and conveniences which would subser ve the public interests freely, but
at the same time maintaining a firm economy in the means takeu to the
end. The bope entertained of the results of this course is now in pro
cess of realization, and in that coudition the policy is justified, and the
severity of the labor of its maintenance rewarded.
The Current Fiscal Year has commenced with all the mani
festations of business activity and consequent continuing demand upon
the postal service which characterized the past. Little advantage is to
be derived from any attempt to further forecast its results than this
fact indicates. The appropriations have been settled and at this time
appear in the aggregate to be more than sufficient. It is now certain,
however, that the sum fixed for the compensation of postmasters is in
adequate. It is the same as for the last year, and was then overrun by
nearly $230,000, as has been stated. No inconvenience will follow, and
no action is necessary to supply the deficiency until its true amount shall
be accurately known. The appropriation for the transportation of the
foreign mails is also insufficient for the expenditures inevitably to be in
curred under that head. The lacking amount can not yet be definitely
computed, but probably may be, approximately, in time for the Con
gress at its coming session to supply it. Otherwise there is no present
reasou to apprehend any marked want of appropriation, and there will
doubtless be considerable unexpeu ".ed balances.
The probable revenue of this year has been estimated upon the foot
ing of the results of the past. The gain in postage on newspapers and
periodicals was 14.70 per cent., and this percentage of iucrease has risen
daring each of the last three years. It may be expected, to exceed 15
per cent, this year, but to avoid overestimation is placed at 14. The
ordinary postal revenue gained at the rate of 10.3 per cent, last year.
It appears to be moderate to anticipate a gain of at least 9 per cent.
The money-order business is placed at $730,000, less than $11,000 more
than it yielded the past year; a difference which will bo more than gained
by the saving of expense under the new contracts for its supplies. It
woald not be unreasonable to expect more than $750,000.
The revenue for this year, so estimated, is shown by the following
figures:
Amount of ordinary postal revenue, exclusive ofreceipts from secondclass matter, for year ending June 30, 1887
$46, 855, 9>5. 1 1
Add increase of 9 per cent
# 4, 217, 033. 25
M, 072, 958. 36

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Amount of revenue from second-class matter for year

ending June 30, 1H87
$1, 862, 348. 83
Add increase of 14 per cent
176, 728. S3
$1,439,077.66
Ordinary postal revenue, total estimated amount
Amount of estimated revenue from money-order baseness

52,512,030.02
730,000. 00

Total estimated gross receipts for year ending Ji.jc 30, 1888 ... 53, 242, 036. 02
The appropriations exceed this total by $2,100,114.13. But they are
placed above the expected expenditure rather thau below it, and the
deficiency will be a million less than the sum so indicated, if the pros
perity now enjoyed continues. In making a similar calculation last year,
the difference between the estimated revenue and the appropriations
was more than three millions greater than the deficiency is found to be.
The Next Year's Estimate is necessarily more uncertain. It
may be conjectured that, as usual duiiug the period of a Presidential
canvass, there will be somewhat less of business activity and somewhat
more carriage of newspapers and periodicals ; but there is, at best, little
more than conjecture to base an estimate upon. The following is the
calculation upon which the estimate was transmitted to the Secretary
of the Treasury :
Estimated amonut of ordinary postal revenue, exclusive of receipts
from second-cluss matter, for year ending June 30, 1888
$51, 072, 958. 3fi
Add increase of 8 pt'r cent
4, 085, 836. 66
55, 158, 795. 0-2
Amount of estimated revenue from second-class matter
for year ending Juno 30, 1888
$1, 439, 077. 66
Add increase of 15 per cent
215, 861. 64
1,654,939.30
Total estimated ordinary postal revenue
Amount of estimated revenue from money-order business

56, 813, 734. 32

750, 000. 00

Total estimated gross receipts for year ending Juno 30, 1889 ... 57, 563, 734. 32
The estimates submitted for the appropriations aggregate $58,907,233.74, a sum greater than the estimated revenue by $1,403,499 42. It
is designed, however, to submit the estimates for appropriation in each
of the thirty six items prudently high, and the aggregate of unexpended
balances may be reasonably expected to bo more thau the foregoing
difference, as it has been during each of the three or four years past.
Unless legislation or some uuforseen event changes the relation between
revenue and expense, a cash surplus may be confidently anticipated as
the product of the coming year.
The Stamps and Stamped Paper, embracing ordinary and
request envelopes, letter-sheet envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and
postal cards, from the sale of which the revenue is chiefly derived, form
the subject of several interesting pages iu the Third Assistant's ap
pended report. lie exhibits the very considerable reduction in the

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VI

cost of stamped envelopes uuder the new contract which went into op
eration on the Lst day of October, 188G, a sum estimated to amount
during its term of four years to over three-quarters of a million of
dollars, the benefits of which go to the public in the reduced cost at
which the envelopes are sold. The advantage of the use of stamped
envelopes is clearly explained, and it is gratifying to note that a largely
increased demand for the special-request envelope has arisen.
The changes in the colors of the adhesive stamps and the embossed
stamps, which were ordered during the past year to secure uniformity,
are explained, and as well the new designs of some, and of the postal
card. I wish to mark for notice his comments on the sub-agency sys
tem, just begun, for distributing supplies of this kind. Its advantages
are well shown and they commend its permanent adoption.
The letter-sheet envelopes are issued under a contract, the character of
which was fully explained in mj- last report, largely to determine ex
perimentally their value to the public. There appears to be little doubt
that the present product is not satisfactory. The sales during last
year were less than 3,500,000 in number. But it is very clear that if
the letter-sheet envelopes could be printed, when manufactured, with a
form of letter on the interior they would be extensively bought and
used. They are manufactured now upon a machine which transforms
the bare paper, automatically fed to it from a roll, into completed en
velopes, printed, gummed, and embossed with stamp, without the in
tervention of any other labor than that of operating the implement. It
is said to be easy to add to it the printing of any desired matter in the
nature of a communication within, with little more of added cost than
the composition and stereotyping of the forms. The combination of all
this in one process of manufacture would furnish these at such prices
as to command a large sale, and they could not but greatly convenience
many forms of business and add sensibly to the revenue of the De
partment by their enlarged use in substitution for postal cards. The
difficulty of printing on these envelopes alter they are manufactured
by the present method is such as to render its expense a bar to much
use of them in that way. It would be easy to obviate this in the man
ner indicated. But the proposal may be expected to encounter opjwsition by those who will apprehend it would trench somewhat on their
employment; an influence which, in various forms at different times,
has shorn the service of many features of advantage to our people.
Another course may be pursued with probable gain of convenience to
business men. There are mauy different devices for the letter-sheet
envelope and those interested in them seek the privilege of the embossed
stamp of the Government. Unless some one of these is taken up and
manufactured exclusively by the Department on its own account, the
rule of equality ought to be applied to the owners of these devices, and
no one given a preference. It appears to be entirely feasible to place
the embossed stamp on any such of these" as proffer payment of its

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face value and the cost of the work, similarly to the practice of the
Treasury Department some years since in printing the revenue stamp
on bank checks, without risk, leaving it to those interested to find their
customers who conld select the letter-sheet envelope most to their
wishes.
The subject ought to await such action as the Congress shall think
wise to take at the next session. If no action be taken, the existing con
tract should be terminated with this fiscal year, and further experiment
abandoned by the Department.
The Third Assistant Postmaster-General also interestingly discusses
the registration service, the improvements effected by changes during
the year, especially in the post office service, and the registered-pouch
and inner-sack exchanges. No special recommendation is urged, there
is no occasion to repeat, and nothing to add.
The details of the various financial transactions of the Department
with the Treasurer, the assistant treasurers, and depositaries, as well
as the minute exposition of all the fiscal affairs of the service, are given in
the report of the Third Assistant and the Auditor. The priucipal facts
and inferences only have been presented.
THE DEAD-LETTER OFFICE.
The Dead Letter Office was placecfunder charge of a superintendent
at the beginuing of the year, as a separate office, pursuant to the act of
Congress authorizing its detachment from the office of the Third Assist
ant. From the report of the superintendent it appears that the work
of this office has considerably increased. During the year 5,578,965
pieces of mail matter were treated, increasing by 11.4 per ceut. over
188G and by about 17 per cent over 18S5. This increase is in part at
tributable to the enlarged volume of mail matter transported, and partly
to the greater care taken by postmasters in rendering returns of unde
livered matter and withdrawing from the mails such as is unbailable.
Among the interesting items of the work performed it is to be noted
that 456,183 pieces of mail arriving from foreign lands were returned to
the country of origin; that 19,7:35 letters, inclosing in the aggregate
$22,639.12, and 21,868 letters, containing drafts, notes, checks, moneyorders, etc., to the amount in face value of $7,581,761.10, were restored
to the owners.
There was derived to the postal revenue from dead mail matter the
sum of $9,593.77, $714.4S in excess of the previous year.
Magazines, pamphlets, and other reading matter incapable of return,
have been distributed to the various charitable institutions iu the Dis
trict of Columbia, in all 18,182 pieces.
The report contains carefully prepared statistics, for which reference
is made to it, which fully demonstrate the advantages of the present
organization of the office. Through improved methods and better dis

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tr.butiou of work the same clerical force, with the same expenditure,
accomplished during the year over 11 per cent, more business than was
done in the preceding year.
THE INSPECTION SERVICE.
The report of the chief of post-office inspectors, herewith submitted,
gives a summary and carefully, tabulated statistics setting forth as fully
as can be shown the results of the labors of the inspective force for the
year and attesting the excellent discipline, zeal, thoroughness, and steady
improvement of this branch of the service. The duties of inspectors em
brace not only the detection of depredators but the investigation of most
of the cases of public complaint, especially such as arise from casualties,
losses, irregularities, violations of law, breaches of discipline, the conduct
of business in post-offices and other agencies, the furnishing of informa
tion as to the character and competence of officials, and various inquiries
concerning every branch of the service. The prompt and clear discern
ment and correct action of the Department depend largely upon the
zeal, ability, and intelligence of these officers. Special effort has been
made to promote the efficiency of the force and to secure the speediest
action consistent with thoroughness in all matters referred to it. Two
years ago the business had fallen considerably in arrear, and some
3o,000 cases of more or less importance were awaiting examination, so
long delayed that satisfactory investigation of a large number was ren
dered impossible. By energetic exertion this work was closed up and
the current business of the year also received prompt action. At pres
ent the cases under inquiry relate mainly to current business. The fol
lowing summary contrasts the work, results, and costs for the past four
years :
Fiscal year.
1884

Clues
Cases in Money re
referred. vestigated. covered.
50,410
56, 2<i9
6.1. 351
75, 009

Cost of
service.

47, 134 $15, 125. 02 1S7,18*.00

51,219 73,555.87 199,239.57
84. 303 115,513. 41 194,955.39
70, 9.-5 253, 951. 00 197,621.63

Cases for action of inspectors are thus classified :

Class A.Depredations upon, delays, and losses to domestic regis
tered mail matter.
Clans B.Similar complaints concerning ordinary mail matter.
Class F.Complaints affecting foreign mail, including violations of
customs and other laws.
Class C.Miscellaneous cases, such as breaches of law or regulations
by contractors, officials or employes in the service ; the inspection of
post-offices ; the leasing of buildings ; proposed establishment, discon
tinuance or change of post-offices, post routes, free-delivery or mail-mes

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senger service ; losses by burglary, fire, or other casualties ; the respon sibility of sureties on bouds, and many others affecting the well-being
of the service.
In the first-named class 5,286 complaints were referred to inspectors
during the year, and 993 cases remained undisposed of at the close of
the previous fiscal year, making a total of 0,279. Of these, 5,680 have
been investigated; in 1,961 complaints proved groundless; in 2,325
cases no loss resulted ; in 681 cases the losses were caused by accident,
without fault of the postal service ; in 121 cases no trace of the article
or evidence of responsibility for loss could be obtained. In 1,339 cases
out of nearly 12,000,000 pieces of registered matter was actual, irrepara
ble loss sustained, and of these, 680 were caused by the burningof postal
cars, post-offices, or other accident, leaving 637 eases properly charge
able to depredations or irregularities ; a favorable exhibit, as appears
from the followiug comparative statement :

Fiscal year.
1883
1884
1885
1886

Number Loss of
of plei-p one piece in
bandied. | every
10.450.716 '
11, 2.6,545 |
10. ,V.I, 642 |
11.102,607
11,914,792

9.009
8. 932
8,488
10.655
11,556

Of Class B, 42,096 complaints were received during the year, and'

9,777 cases were on hand atits beginning, in all 51,863; of which 43,017
have been fully in vestigated. Iu 24,423 cases letters were lo3t, delayed,
or rifled; in 18,5J4 they were alleged to contain valuable inclosures ;
16,264 ordinary packages of third or fourih class matter were reported
lost, rifled, or destroyed ; 11,130 cases are believed to be chargeable to
the depredations or carelessness of postal employes; in 8,117 no loss
occurred ; in 12,829 no discovery could be made. These complaints
embrace losses caused by the burglary or theft from 620 post-offices, the
burning of 298, the burning or wreck of 81 postal cars, the robbery of
13 mail stages, the robbery of 5 railroad trains and 18 mail-messenger
wagons, the accidental loss of 153 mail pouches, and the rifling or theft
of 226. The ratio of loss to the amount of matter handled has evidently
considerably diminished, as compared with previous years.
Iu the foreign-mail cases (Class F), the report presents exhibits
showing the painstaking efforts put forth in tracing irregularities and
the satisfactory results in a large proportion of the cases.
Among the miscellaneous cases, a summary of which need not be
given, 773 arrests are reported, of which 211 were of persons in the
service and 5G2 were not ; 94 were postmasters, 24 assistant postmas
ters, 24 clerks in post-offices, 11 railway postal clerks, 23 letter carriers,
23 mail carriers, 4 special-delivery messengers, and 8 other employes
One hundred aud thirty-two arrestsan increase of 53 over last year

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75

were made for burglary, greater efforts having been diiected to the pre
vention of this class of depredators than heretofore. In 713 cases the
Federal courts took cognizance, and the State courts in GO. Conviction
followed trial in 144 cases, acquittals in 2C ; 485 await trial, and the re
mainder were dismissed for various causes or failed of indictment.
In a letter accompanying his submission of estimates for tbe coming
year, which is appended as one of the documents affecting the estimates,
the chief of inspectors proposes a scheme for the reorganization of the
force under him which should have careful attention.
SPECIAL TOPICS.
Postal Laws and Regulations.By the act of March 30,
1886, the Congress provided for the publication of a new edition of the
Postal Laws and Regulations. The edition of 1879 was exhausted and
its provisions had become so much changed by subsequent enactments
and rulings as to be an insecure, and sometimes misleading, instructor
of postal officials. The analytical arrangement was unsatisfactory and,
upon studious examination, it was apparent that an entire aud thorough
reconstruction of the plan and revision of the text were demanded of
any just and faithful attempt to discharge the duty imposed. No pro
vision had been made by the act for such an undertaking. Although
for tbe preparation of the edition of 1879 $2,000 had been appro
priated, the late act directed that no extra compensation should be
allowed to any officer or clerk for his services about the work. Under
these circumstances, the Assistant Attorney-General has contributed
his services for many months in addition to the punctual performance
of all the duties of Lis office, daily protracting labor until a late hour
of the night. This toil was not imposed upon him by law, nor contem
plated in any assignment of duty hitherto made by the Department,
but was given patriotically, from desire to render a good service to the
public, and in personal assistance to him upon whom the task was in
cumbent I record the facts as a testimony to his worth of character
and in grateful acknowledgment, officially and personally, of the obli
gation due to his merits and services.
The preparatory labor consisted of the painstaking collection of the
fragmentary statutes affecting the Department and postal service scat
tered through the general revision, subsequent enactments and acts of
appropriation, and of the regulations, general orders, and rulings of
the Department from its publications, journals of records, and corre
spondence, and their provisional arrangement for study.
This was followed by effort to correctly analyze the entire subject aud
so to frame the structure that the whole should possess natural and
jwrspicuous arrangement, with such divisions and subdivisions that
every distinct rule should be provided with its proper place and be found
in it. It was deemed of prime importance to a clear comprehension of

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its requirements by the officials to bo subject to this code, that each

chapter should contain only, and should exhaust, the law and regula
tions pertaining to the subject of it, and that each sub chapter and secrion should be equally complete in its presentation of the appropriate
minor topic assigned to it. Such arrangement tends to remove incon
gruous and inconsistent provisions and to relieve the difficulty of appre
hending the theory and details of the system to a very great degree.
The work proved to be, upon closely engaging with it, so much beyond
anticipation, and the desirability of its completion in time to become
operative during the first quarter of the fiscal year so urgent, that some
failure to attain the aim may exist which a more protracted labor might
have relieved. Its aim is, however, sufficiently clear to render such short
comings of moderate harm, and repeated and severe reviews were ap
plied in the effort to prevent them and accomplish as far as possible the
execution of the purpose mentioned.
This code is divided into two parts, corresponding with the under,
lying but not distinctly expressed theory of the statutes which dis
tinguishes the Department as an arm of the General Government,
maintained out of the General Treasury, and whose cost is a Treasury
account, from the postal service, as a distinct machinery of business
wielded by that arm, with separate and peculiar methods of its own, and
an independent fiscal system by which its revenues are gathered and
applied to its maintenance, in aid of which the General Treasury acts
only as a depositary, except as the final results of its operations are
brought into the Treasury accounts. Accordingly, part first relates to
the Department proper, its organization, official duties, financial main
tenance, and accounts with the Treasury, and the laws which pertain to
it in this character; and a single title in three chapters is sufficient to
embrace the provisions which pertain to and govern this subject. The
second part deals with the postal service, and is divided intoeight titles.
The first (being the second of the book) contains the laws and regula
tions which pertain to its independent fiscal system, provide for its
revenues and expenditures and the methods of conducting and account
ing for its varied transactions. The third presents the laws and reg
ulations for the classification of mail matter and its rating for post
ages, with addition of the functions of the Dead-Letter Office. The
fourth title is devoted to post-offices and postmasters, exhibiting the
provisions for the establishment and discontinuance of post-offices, the
appointment and qualification of postmasters, the compensation, al
lowances, and supplies, the organization and functions of post-offices,
and the duties of the officials employed in them in all their relations to
postal affairs. The fifth title comprehends what relates to the trans
portation of the mails in all respects, except such as relates to the rail
way mail service by postal clerks, which constitutes an independent
title, the sixth of the volume. The registry system and the moneyorder system are each treated independently as the subjects of the next

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two titles, and the laws relating to crimes affecting the postal service
form the final division of the work. The disposition of the chapters
within these titles and the arrangement of their sections seek to follow
the natural order of presentment appropriate to the matters severally
contained.
To every part of the work I have given personal labor and study, and
have enjoyed the assistance of those officials of the service best equipped
by experience and knowledge to aid its correct execution. This author
ized some desirable changes, the expediency of which was so developed.
The most important of these has been already discussedthe substitution
of an improved system for keeping and rendering accounts by postmas
ters. Some changes were made in the distribution of duties in the Depart
ment, with a view to a more systematical and efficient adjustment. In
many instances the regulations have been rewritten, with advantage of
condensation and greater perspicuity. The rules for treatment of for
eign mail matter have been deduced from the existing conventions and
expressed in phraseology more conveniently to be understood by postal
officials generally than that usually employed in such instruments.
These conventions are therefore withdrawn from the general body of
the Laws and Begulations, where they served with very unsatisfactory
results. Their interpretation is incumbent properly on the Department
and can not be left without disadvantage to the various post-offices.
The observation and study bestowed reveal the desirability, almost
necessity, of a thorough and sensible codification of the legislation affect
ing the service. One statute now frequently so overlaps and qualifies
another, that it is with difficulty the will of the legislature is taken from
the written law, and obvious defects exist in many instances. The ne
cessity for literal reproduction in this book of the enactments as they
are has operated to make some parts more open to misapprehension
than it is desirable such a work should be. When some legislation which
must have independent Congressional action shall have been enacted,
touching subjects already discussed in this report, it will be possible to
codify the postal laws in such form as to afford promise of reasonable
permanency and prove of great utility.
Exterior Marks on Mail Matter.The following sections of
the act of 1879 relate to the writing, printing, and other marks which
may be placed upon or accompany mail matter of the second, third, or
fourth classes :
Sec. 22. That mailable matter of tho second class shall contain no writing, print,
mark, or sign thereon or therein in addition to the original print, except as herein
provided, to wit, the name and address of the persou to whom the matter shall be
wnt, and index figures of subscription book, either written or printed, the printed
title of the publication, the printed name and address of the publisher or sender of
the same, and written or printed words or figures, or both, indicating the date on
which the subscription to such matter will end. Upon mutter of the third class, or
upon the wrapper inclosing the same, the sender may write his own name or address
thereon, with the word "from" above and preceding the same, and in either case
may make simple marks intended to designate a word or passage ofthe text to which

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it is desired to call attention. There may be placed upon the cover or blank leaves
of any book or any priuted matter of the third class a simple manuscript dedication
or inscription that docs not partake of the nature of a personal correspondence. Upon
any package of matter of the fourth class the sender may write or print his own name
and address, preceded by the w ord " from," and there may also bo written or printed
the number aud names of the articles inclosed ; and the sender thereof may write or
print upon or attach to any such articles, by tag or label, a mark, number, name, or
letter for the purpose of identification.
Sec. 23. That matter of the second, third, or fourth class containing any writing or
priuting other than indicated in the preceding section, or made in the manner other
than therein indicated, shall not be delivered except upon the payment of postage for
matter of the first class, deducting therefrom any amount which may have been pre
paid by stamps affixed to such matter ; and any person who shall conceal or inclose
any matter of a higher class, and deposit, or cause the same to be deposited, for con
veyance by mail, at a less rate than would be charged for both such higher and lower
class matter, shall, for every such offense, be liable to a penalty of ten dollars: Pro
vided, however, That nothing herein contaiucd shall be so construed as to prevent pub
lishers of the second class and news agents from inclosing in their publications bills,
receipts, and orders for subscription thereto ; but such bills, receipts, and orders shall
be in such form as to convey no other information than the name, location, aud ubscription price of the publication or publications to which they refer.
These sections have remained in force since tbeir enactment, and
have never been qualified, so far as I am able to discover, by any regu
lation or ruling of the Department. It is almost needless to add that
no regulation or ruling could properly attempt to alter them, or dis
pense with obedience to them on the part of postal officials or the pub
lic. Necessarily, they were embraced in the new edition of the Laws
aud Regulations, the several provisions being placed in appropriate, con
nection with other rules relatiug to the respective classes of mail mat
ter. All postmasters and postal officials were enjoined to familiarize
themselves with the regulations, and special directions were given for
the proper protection of the revenue aud the equal administration of
the lawto examine all mail matter as provided by the statute and
collect the rates of postage required by it ; also, to report cases of vio
lation of the statutes against the fraudulent trausmissiou of matter of
a higher class under the rates provided for a lower class.
The statute is minute and plain in its terms, and little room for in
terpretation is afforded by any ambiguity in phrase or application.
Matter of the second class which is entitled to the pound rate consists
of newspapers and periodicals sent from offices of publication, or by
news agents, for distribution to subscribers or for sale. To aid this
form of disseminating intelligence, the cheap rate of 1 ceut per pound
only is required under such circumstances. When otherwise trans
mitted, matter of this class must pay at the rate of 1* cent for 4 ounces;
and when the publisher deposits it at a free-delivery office for distribu
tion by carriers, another rate is imposed.
Matter of the third class comprises books, circulars, priuted matter,
proof-sheets, and accompanying manuscript copy, aud is taxed at the
rate of 1 cent for 2 ounces, or 8 cents for the full pound.

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79

Matter of the fourth class is all such as is admissible to the mails

and not within the other classes, chiefly goods and merchandise and
samples of goods, and is charged with 1 cent per ouuce, or 1G cents for
a fall pound.
In the application of the quoted sections to these classes it is seen
that the revenue might be unjustly impaired, and that it would consti
tute an abuse of a special privilege given for a public and not a private
object if advertisements or communications of any sort were permitted
to accompany in any way or form, inside or outside the wrapper, the
privileged newspaper or periodical required to be transmitted as orig
inally published. The statute descends to the minutest particulars of
definition, therefore, of the additions which may be permitted, and de
clares that beyond such clearly denned allowances such matter "shall
contain no writing, print, mark, or sign thereon or therein in addition to
the original priut." Assuredly, this is a case for literal obedience, since
the minute letter has received such legislative attention; a conclusion
strengthened by subsequent amendments in similar detail, one of which
was specially enacted to provide that "any article or item in any news
paper or other publication may be marked for observation, except by
written or printed words, without increase of postage.
But it is not for the benefit of the revenue to prohibit the inclosure
with matter of the fourth class of any circular or other third-class
matter, because it would in that form pay double the rate of postage
chargeable upon it if sent independently ; nor is there auy satisfactory
reason to suppose it could have been the purpose of Congress to pro
hibit the printing which invariably accompanies 60tne articles of mer
chandise frequently transmitted by mail, in the nature of directions for
use and advertisements, notwithstanding the twenty-third section of the
act forbids such matter as " contains" any writing or printing except as
previously indicated. The statute appears aimed in part against the con
tents of either a third or fourth class parcel to the extent of forbidding
any tcritten communication, by so much as a word even, but is in terms
directed against the wrapper of third-class matter and the exterior of
the fourth-class package.
The regulation touching fourth-class matter therefore permitted the
inclosure of printed matter in such a package, and directed the atten
tion of postmasters to the statute as specially applicable to the exterior.
It was not known or suspected at the Department that disregard of
this statute had become general by postmasters or the public; nor was
that evil in contemplation in the preparation of the regulations. The
statute was published as part of the law, and a regulation added with
a liberal explanatory interpretation of its meaning on the only appar
ently donbtful point. It transpired that in an infinite variety of forms
senders of third and fourth class matter have been accustomed to tran
scend the statutory boundary, and postmasters, desirous to discharge
their doty and abide by the statutewhich seems to have come upon

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them as a sudden revelation, doubtless from tbe lack of a suitable book

of regulations and the pre-existing confusion of regulations and rulings
generallybut without any other directs from the Department, every
where began to enforce the law and to exclude matter in envelopes or
wrappers which carried forbidden printing. It appears that envelopes
bave been frequently printed by those who habitually send circulars or
merchandise samples, with advertisements ranging from simple addi
tions to the sender's name descriptive of his business pursuits, to very
elaborate representations, sometimes pictorially illustrated; and that
wrappers of merchandise samples occasionally bore printed communi
cations as explicit in direction as could be desirable in a written personal
communication to accompany them, and such as would dispense with
necessity for any other first-class correspondence in that connection.
The suspension of the use of these prepared envelopes and wrappers
rendered them temporarily valueless for their objects, and caused much
annoyance and irritation with those who had been in the practice of
using them. Appeals from postmasters to the Department have pre
sented almost every aspect of these cases. Some are exceedingly
trivial in so far as real importance attaches to tbe added matter, but
many are obviously abuses, and between the two extremes the range
of transgression extends over innumerable different instances. The
majority of wrappers appear very harmless, and no injury to the revenue
or the service can be likely to result from their use. With few excep
tions all would have been admitted if any rightful power to dispense
with the statute were vested in tbe Department. Tbe want of it has
been somewhat painful, because it would have relieved substantially
all complaint could the use of only such envelopes and wrappers as had
been already prepared bave been authorized, the public generally mani
festing no unwillingness to comply with the requirements of the law.
No such authority could be discovered, nor any lino be drawn other
. than that drawn by tbe explicit statute, and the Department has been
compelled to inaction, except to relieve from penalties in some proper
cases.
The law appears to go upon the theory that advertisements ought
not to be permitted upon third or fourth class parcels. I am not able
to discern any sound objection to this privilege, if the advertisement
be so limited as to leave a sufficient space for the address, for post
marking and rating, and for reforwarding or return addresses. Such
printing adds nothing of burden to tbe mails, and cannot bethought to
limit their employment otherwise. More probably it increases it.
Tbe statutory classification of mail matter is not unsatisfactory, and
can be but little, if at all, improved. Probably no relaxation of the
guards over second-class matter is desirable. But removal of the pro
hibition against reasonable advertising and printing on the wrappers
of third and fourth class matter, so that they do not extend to commaications of tbe nature of correspondence, would appear to be due to

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81

tlie business iiitt'rests and convenience of the public, and is earnestly

recommended.
The Post-Ollicc at Washing ton is in a building insufficient
for its proper requirements, although conveniently located, and no con
tinuing lease exists. The proprietor has demanded a higher rent, which
does not appear to be reasonable. But the law forbids the Depart
ment to rent a building in the District, except in pursuance of special
enactment; aud serious inconvenience might result from these condi
tions. Some action by the Congress ought not to be delayed.
THE DEPARTMENT.
The disposition of the moneys appropriated from the Treasury for the
maintenance of the Department, its officers, clerks, and employe's, with
its additional buildings and its publications of post-route maps and the
Official Guide, during the year past, is shown in the following table,
which embraces for comparison the like figures of the two preceding
years :
Appropriations, expenditure*, and unexpended balances of appropriations for objects perto the care of the I'ost-Offtce Department building, Jot the conduct of the dcparlservice, and for salaries of officers and cmployds of the Department ; also amount
and rate of decrease of expenditures for 1667 as compared with ledli and Id&o.
Year ended June 30, 1887.
rtenia.
Appropria Expendi
tions.
tures.

Balances unex
pended.
Amount.

Koel, etc.
Gu..
1'lnmMng and gas fixtures
Telegraphing
Hunting
Carpets and matting
Harnitare
{horses, etc.
Miscellaneous items
Kent:
Topographers
Monc
' py-Ordfr building
AdditUonal building for Aaditor'a office.
Official1 J\
Poatal Guides
Post-ronte maps
I^alized from aalo of post-route niaps .
" 1 postage
1 of Items pertaining to cam of building, etc. ..
i of officers aud employes of tbe Post-Office De-

13,000.00
8. 0(10. 00
6. 200. 00
3. 1 0J. ( 0
3, SOU. 00
4, 000. 00
4, 000. 1 0
0. 000. 00
1, 500. 00
1,70J. 00
13, 000. 00
1, 500. 00
8, 000. 00
4. SOU. on
]*, 000.00
15,000.00/
2,171.00?
500. 00
113,571.00
719, 010. 00
832,011.10

$7, 470. 02
0.711 95
3, 990. 40
1,792.23
1.989.40
2,859.71
2. 490. 80
2. 008. 58
1, 152. 80
770. 23
8, 370. 70
1,500.00
8, 000. 00
4, 500. 00
17, 873. 42
10,031.89
377.50
88, 573. 81
Tot. 4:;;. oo
793, 008. 81

as a further appropriation.
48p M G. 87-

5. 52!). 98
1, 288. 05
2, 203. 00
1.207.77
1. 510. 54
1,140.29
1, 503. 14
3,031.42
347. 20
923. 77
4, 023. 24

126. 58
539. 11
122.50
21, 997. 19
14, 003. 00
39, 002. 19

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Appropriations, expenditures, and unexpended balances of appropriations, etc. Continued.

Decrease of ex
penditures of
18.-6 us compared
with 1885.

Year ended June 30, 188.1.

Item*.
Appropria
tions
(8, 000. 00
7, 2oo. 00
U, 000. 00
4, 700. 00
.1. lil.O Ml
4,700.00
5, W0. 00
7, 500.00
1, 500. 00
1,700.00
Ilardwnre
13, 5t0. 00
Miscellaneous items, addition*] building
1,500.00
li -Hi AIi'iu'v-OhIci' bntldlnji
8, 000. 00
29.000 00
20,0 0.1.0
Realized from Bale of post.route maps .. t 1,210.15
Foreign pos'age
Fuel, etc

Expendi
tures.
$8. 913.30
7, 032. 07
5,331.94
4,092.49
2. 88(1. 93
4, 002. 22
5. 370. 01
6.3.0.02
I, 104.51
1, 6111.22
13,500.00
1. 500.00
8, 000. 00
20, 421.C9
21,004.25

Balances unex
pended.
Per Amonnt. ,22
Amouut. cent.
cent.
$2, 564. 30
2(4.73
398.83
l.tt&U
560. 14
2.251.00
1. 81 6.01
4, 973. 31
" 76 54
1.006.41
2,002.07

28.75
3.05
7.48
22.5
19. 4i
48.3
33. 59
78.44
7.1
60.5
19.27

8.f9 12, 713.09

.73 4, 074. 21

18.1
19.34

$86.70
.96
167.93 2.33
1,268.06 19.2
7. 51
.16
3,019.07 51. 1
37.78
.8
523. 39 8.8
1, 159. 08 15.4
43.1.49 "29 "
oa78 5.8

2, 678.31
154. 00

Totril of items pertaining t" care of

Department, i tc . .
127,019. 15 118,381.25 0,537.90
Salaries of officers mil empl< yes of
098,480.00 6r'0, 207. 02 6,212.38
824, 390.1.1 808,648,87 15,750.28

7.45 27,287.00- 23 0.1

.89 *7. 407. 88 1.07
..9 19,879.12 , 2.43

Decrease of ex
penditures of
1887
11s compared
Balances unexwith 1886.
(teuded.
Per Amount. Per
Amount. cent.
cent.

Tear ended June 30, 1886.

Items.
Appropria Expendi
tures.
tions.
*:), ooo oo 16,319.00
7, 2oo. 00 0. 817.31
1, 3110. Ml
43(1. 0(1
0, OI'O. 00 4,9.3.11
400. 00
400. 00
4. 700. 00 3, 6 14. 36
Plattlbing and gas fixtures
5. 000. 00 2, 320. 79
4, 700. 00 2, *T. 58
I'.Ill 11: .
5.900.10 3, 570. no
Carpets and matting
7, .'00. 00 1,300.71
17.00
500. 00
1, 500. 00
987. 07
1, 700. 00
534.81
Hardware ....
13, 000. 00 10,897.93
Miscellaneous items
500. 00
Miscellaneous
Iteuis, additional building
114.50
Hcnt
topographers
1, 500. 00 1, 500. 00
Kent M onev-t hilor building
8,000.00 8, 00 i. 00
4, 500. 00 4, 125.00
Kent, additional building
29, 000. 00 13, 70S. 00
Official Postal Guides
20, 000. 00
Re lized ftoru sale of post-route n aps.. 12, 2.12.00 16. 090. 04
50(1. 00
448. 50
3, 000. 00 1,533.89
Total of items pertaining to care of
138, 852. 00 91,091.25
Department, etc
Salaries of officers and employes of
715, 120.00 697, 675. 50
853, 972. 00 788, 709. 75
Fat i, etc

* Increase.

$2, 651 . 00
382. 181
863.40
1,600.1-9
1.065. 70
2,079.21
2,292.41
2, 329. 411
6, 133. CO
481. 1 0
512. 03
1, 10.1. 19
2, 102. 07
385.50

29. 4.1
5.31
06 4
23. 2.1
22-'fl' '
53. 58
48.7
30. 14
81.77
90.6
31.1
6-1.5
16. 16
77.1

37.1 00
15,291.40
5,261.96
51.50
2, 066. 1 1

&3 *375. 00
52.7 4, 10L 82
23. 73 381.15
10. 3
71.00
67.3

8 33
23. 30
0.6
2. :o
15.83

17, 757. 75 34.39 2,520.44

17,444.50 . 2.4 0.759.50
05, 202. 25 7.03 4,239.06

2.76
.94
.53

$112.87
5.23
511.99
7.47
1,336.71 ' 25.'64
1. 842. 13 ta.fi
331.33 14.27
452. 15 1.1.81
1,073.74
30. 07
084. 87 33.10
'161.83
241.42 "l4.'29
31. 10
2, 635. 67 23.93

I By law credited as a further appropriation,,

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83

The Department building has been freshly painted, its gas pipes and
much of its plumbing renewed, and all requisite furniture supplied for
much less than the appropriations, within the two years last passed,
and its good condition reflects credit on the superintendent and his
force.
Mention has been repeatedly made of the necessity for its enlarge
ment. Three additional buildings are now rented of private parties,
and neither is fire-proof. The destruction of either would entail much
inconvenience and probable loss of important books and papers, but
especially the burning of Marini's Hall, or the building on the corner
of eighth and E streets. So often has the subject been pressed that
nothing more is purposed now than not to omit the duty of recalling at
tention to its circumstances upon the occurrence of a new opportunity.
The Library is the name which has been misapplied for a long
period to a mass of books stored in a lower room of the Department in
such unrelievable disorder as to be of small practical value. Yet it can
require but little knowledge of postal affairs to realize the value of a
suitable library in fact, specially devoted to the literature which pertaius to the service, or is calculated to assist in the proper understand
ing and disposition of the problems which arise in the Department.
Books upon postal topics are continually printed in every civilized
country, and the mere fact is a proof that they contain information of
value. Of cognate character aud utility, would be a museum for the
preservation of the various implements, appliances, devices, specimens
of stamps and stamped paper, aud other products of ingenuity, skill,
and art illustrative of the history of the postal service in this country
and the world, or designed for its improvement. To suggest the pro
posal to an informed and thoughtful mind is enough to commend it,
and the opportunity does not serve for more elaborate discussion for
the benefit of others.
The act of March 3, 1885, having enabled an additional building to be
rented, every effort was made to secure as much space as possible, and
with such favorable result that the Department became sufficiently re
lieved to enable the placing of the library in a somewhat better, though
very insufficient, apartment. This has been fitted with shelves, and
some arrangement and order secured, and such steps as were within my
authority have been taken to give an air of germination to the seedling,
in the hope that it may secure the beneficent attention of Congress, so
that, when the Department shall be rebuilt, suitable rooms will be
planned and constructed to afford this most desirable establishment.
Meantime a small annual appropriation, perhaps $500 or even less,
might be profitably employed in securing works which at a later day
may become uu purchasable.
The Official Postal Guide formed the subject of a lengthy dis
cussion in the last report, with a history of its publication and the ex
travagant outlays made therefor, It was urged that authority should.

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be given to contract for its publication for a continuing term of years,

as a measure of economy and stability. I wish to renew the recom
mendation. The statistics and the argument were then presented so
fully that reuewed discussion would be repetition. The contract for
the current year is less favorable than might have been secured had
the desired authority been granted.
The Money-Order Building, so called, was leased for a term
which expired with the 1st of October last. No other authority for any
renewal of the lease was given than the appropriation of the annual
rental for the entire fiscal year. No new lease has been arranged, but
the Department holds over for the residue of the fiscal year to await
such directions as Congress shall give. The building, though as fairly
suitable for the uses as could be perhaps expected of a rented struct
ure, furnishes but little more space for clerical use, and not as much of
all kinds, as Marini's Hall, rented at a lower rate. Some additional
provision should be made by the owners to bring it to the condition
fairly to be required ; which being done, it appears desirable, especially
because of its convenient contiguity, to rent it fioin year to year until
the Government shall enlarge or rebuild the Department.
A Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General becomes with
every year a more desirable additiou to the official force of the Depart
ment. The care of post-offices requires the assistance of such an officer.
This must be conceded by any one who will inquire into tbe subjects
of which some discussion has already been presented. I respectfully
invite a fresh consideration of what has been submitted in former re
ports in support of the recommendation. Should the suggestions here
inbefore made in favor of post-office buildings lead to their construction
by the Government, the duties of such an officer would naturally com
prehend that subject, as well as the supplies and allowances of postoffices. The appointments, the correspondence for instruction of post
masters and others, and the free-delivery service will demand all the
labor, exhaustively, of any First Assistant.
The Salaries of many of the officers of the Department are grossly
inadequate and unfair. It is in every point of view unwise to inflict on
men of whom great labor and responsibility are demanded the sense of
injustice in their compensation. The difference between high devotion
and care in tbe performance of duty and the mere ordinary discharge
of functions without special zeal for the interest of tbe Government
will, in pecuniary effect only, result in gain or loss to an amount many
times greater than his salary in the case of nearly every division chief
in this Department. To illustrate this, compare the contingent expend
itures of the last and the previous year with the same items before.
For 1885 $118,381.25 were expended, while for 18S6 $91,094.25, and for
18S7 $88,573.81 were sufficient to cover the same charges and also pay
$4,500 annually for rent of another building and keep it supplied. Yet
tfte officers whose zeal and efficiency show such results are seriously

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85

underpaid, while others in the service of the Government, ivhose duties

are by no means more responsible, receive much higher compensation.
In the estimates for the coming year an increase of salaries, amount
ing in all to $3,800, is asked. It will illustrate the reasons for all to
mention one, the superintendent of the Department buildings and dis
bursing clerk, to whose excellent service much of the saving in Depart
ment expenditures and its excellent condition are due. He gives bond
in the sum of $40,000, disburses annually $800,000, has charge of nearly
one hundred men, cares for the Department and three additional build
ings, and ought to receive not less than $3,000 salary, while he is paid
but $2,100. An increase of $300 is asked in the salary of the chief
clerk, the chief of post-office inspectors, the superintendent of the divis
ion of post-office supplies, the superintendent of railway adjustments,
and the chief of the finance division; of $300 in that of the chief of the
salary and allowance division ; of $250 in that of the chief of the stamp
division and the superintendent of the Dead-Letter Office; of $200 for
chief clerk of the Dead-Letter Office; of $200 for engineer in the addi
tional buildiugs. These additions would give the chief of inspectors
$3,500, the chief clerk $3,000, and the chiefs and superintendents of
divisions named $2,500 each. The entire additional sum is not half of
the saving effected in the contingent expenses of the Department last
year. Were the postal service a private business no wiser first step
could be taken. Justice and wisdom favor these moderate and suit
able provisions, and it is to be sincerely hoped they may be made. The
superintendent of the Railway Mail Service ought to be paid a much
higher salary, because that officer must be of a class of men who com
mand much better compensation by railroad corporations, and an assis
tant should be provided, with at least the superintendent's present
salary.
I am very sure they to whom the following words are most due will recog
nize their thorough sincerity, however custom may give them a perfunc
tory appearance to others. And I should do violence to a deep feeling
were I to omit to commend to you as worthy of the warm approbation of
all good citizens who honor their faithful servants for deserving service,
the officers, clerks, and employes of this Department. With the friend
liest personal co-operation and patriotic zeal, free from the slightest
interruption by any untoward sentiment, the officers of the Depart
ment have striven to carry forward all its attempts to benefit the
service in its charge and have made my labor with them as agreeable
as without them it would have been unprofitable. The clerks have
been, with hardly an exception, diligent in duty, admirable in con
duct, and as zealous for the success and good name of the Depart
ment as if it were a personal charge. The inspectors, though widely
scattered, have maintained a constant interest in the common affairs, and
contributed faithfully to strengthen and perfect the discipline and use-

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fulness of the service. There have been but few instances among all
these public servants of reprehensible conduct, and the reprehension
of their associates has pursued with severe judgment every fault which
might stain the Department's good report. In this spirit of fellowship
to advance the public interests committed to our charge are to be found
the springs of whatever measure of success has followed our exertions,
and this is equally the pride and reward of all.
William F. Vilas,
Postmaster General.
The President.

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Table A. Tabulation of the number ofpost-offices in the United States, etc. Couliuued.
States and Territories. $110 $150 $100 $170 $180 $190 $200 $210 $220 $230 $240 $250 $260 $270
Alabama
Alaska
California

Idaho

Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey

Pennsylvania
Kho.lo Island
South Carolina
Utah
Virginia

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1
20
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30
32
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101
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34
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16 13 11 6 a 8 5 11 8 8 8 10
12 7 14 16 6 8 6 14 16 14 9 7
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20 21 17 18 21 43 12 9 9 15 8 9
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3 1 8 2 1 5
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32 16 20 19 25 13 21 8 12 17 12 19
20 31 10 16 19 11 17 17 22 9 10 15
12 ia 17 10 9 7 6 7 8 9 9 11
18 25 30 22 11 22 19 19 7 16 10 6
17 15 18 8 15 16 8 10 U 6 6 8
13 15 14 9 14 18 13 15 14 11 22 16
32 31 30 22 27 22 23 28 22 it 24 16
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16 14 8 10 17 15 10 8 10 4 11 10
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Alabama
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California
Colorado
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South Carolina.

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92

Table A.Tabulation of the number of post-offices in the United States, etc. Continued.
States and Territories.

$120

$450 '$160 !$470 $480

$500 '$510 $520

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Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware...
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Florida
Georgia
Idaho .
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Iowa .
Louisiana
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Minnesota
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Nebraska
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New York
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2 6 4
2 1
8
2
1
" 1
47 44 35 43 38 37 -.-1
41) 40 | 42 40
53 j 33

$970
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
I
2
2
1
""
2
"1
3
2
1
....
1

....
31

96

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A. Tabulation of the number of post-offices in the United States, etc.Continued.

I
$900 $1,000A$1, 000 $1, 1C0 $1,200 $1,3C01,
I 0 I. SOU l,6Co[*I,70u|?i,800

Si.it. - and Territorif-s.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California:
Colorado
Coi nccticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia .
Florida
(ieo'gia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon,
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Teias
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Ter
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total..

17
8
11
17

1
M

49

5
13
1
118

249

2
1
2
2
10
)
24it

1
2
1
6
1
9
2
0
1
II
1

13

207

161

247

212

170

174 I

114

POST-OFFICE TABLES.

97

Table A. Tabulation of the number of post- offices in the United States, etc.Continued.
States and Territories. 1.900 12,000 $2,100 12,200 12,300 82,400 *2,500 82,600 $2,700 $2,800 $2,900 $3, 000
1

Alabama
Alaska
2
1
Dakota
Delaware
.
District of Columbia
Florida
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
...

1
2
5
4
S
2
1

Louisiana....... .........
Massachusetts
Minnesota
friii ill' **"*
Nebraska
W-vada
Xew Tork
Vorth Carolina
Ohio

e
l
l

8
10
2
9
1

iSS^SmA............
Texas
Utah

1
2
1
3

1
5
2
1
3

1
2
3
1

2
5
4
3
2
1
......
3
3
1
1
2
1
6
1
6
2
1
1
2

Total

65

63

1
1

2
1
1
1
2

1
3
2
8
1
1

1
1

1
4

1
1

1
3

1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
3
7
1
2
1
1
2
5
8
4
1
1

3
1
3
1
2
1
2
2
2

2
1
fi
2
1
6
1

1
1
58

2
1

5
3
1
1

4
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1

2
1
2
1
1

1
1
1

1
1
1
2

8
2
2

1
2

3
1
1

4
2
1

5
2

1
2

2
2

1
1
1
1

40

3
1
2
8
6
S
1
1
1
1
1
1
46

1
1
2
6
1
4
7

2
3
1
2
1
"i
l
1
l
2
l
1
91 2
1
51 35

1
2
3
1
3
1

1
2
4
3
2
1
1
1
1

2
31

2
3
1

1
1
1

14

12

2
35 1 ia
1

98

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A.Tabulation of the number of pott-offices in the United States, etc.Continued.

States and Territories. |t, 100 $3,200 $3,300 (3,400 $3,500 $3,600 $3, 700 $3,800 $3,900 $4,000 5,000 $0,000
Alabama.
Alaska
1

2
1
1

.... ....
1

1
...1

lilnbo

1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1

2
1

1
1

1 ....
i
1
2
1

1
1
3
Ohio

1
1
2
1

1
1
2

1
1

l
l

1
1
2
1
Utah
Virginia

1
1

Total

12

12

Whole number ofpost-offices July 1, 1887

Less number of non-reporting offices
Total reporting
Salary of poxtmaster at New York City, N. T

s
55, 14n
331
54,810
$8, 000

POST-OFFICE TABLES.

99

Table B. Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, le84.
THIRD QUARTER, 1883.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. 'Compensation.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
..
Arkurs2s
California
Colorado
Connecticut
l>.kota
XJeUwarc
l)istrict of Columbia
Florida
Illinois
Indiana

Indian Territory
Liwa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mi&ftUsippi .
Missouri .
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire .
N,-w Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina . .
Oregon .
..
Pennsylvania .
Khmle Island .
Sont b Carolina
Tenn*aee
Vermont'.'.'..
Virginia
.....
Wi-hiocton Ter.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wvoming

...

35, 723. 49
0, 199 27
23, 759. 71
190,210.32
70, 1C0. 75
148,377.82
41,584. 51
10, 382. 12
04, 597. 0.')
18, 007. 23
78, 257. 09
3, 149. 82
700, 327. 20
181, 344. 53
200, 91-0. 12
108,895. 11
11,1,370.81
71,990.58
73, 093. 02
152, 000. 51
(.05, 0:K 81
252, 307. 31
143,474 07
22, (13. 70
354,373 48
11,0-4. 1!)
07, 913. 25
7, 850. 19
41,380.71
177,538. 10
0,814.13
,859,829.81
27, IJ03 02
511,037.02
28, 573. 50
701, 130.01
03, 802. 79
30, 40.1. 22
70, 987. 03
127,341.74
13, 938. 7*
30,355. 61
83, 851. > 0
10, 097. 92
24, 2C0. 54
154, 945. 63
6, 738. 05
7, 664, 408. 80

$8, 800. 00
2, 525. 00
7, 037. 93
24, 075. 00
17,025.00
24, 325. 00
11, 856. 44
2, 725. 00
1,000 00
5, 300. 00
12, 025 00
1,475.00
79, 550. 00
39, 300. 00
55, 075. 00
33^ 2 0.00
14, 957. 00
s, o:o. 00
14, 725.00
7. 1-00 00
en, 2."o en
41. 775.00
21, 173 00
8, 875. 00
30, 800. 00
5, 17 .00
10, ,' 00.00
4, 800. 00
11,1175. 00
27, 350. 00
2, 834. 79
90, 331. 00
7, 025. 00
83, 050. 00
5, 125.00
00,450.00
8, 125.00
7, 100.00
10,
.'9, 000.
351. 00
00
2, 875. 00
10, 700 00
J.:, I." il. (.
::, 025. mi
a, 450. 00
33, 100. 00
t 000. 00
985, 172. 16

35, 530. 41
85.78
7, 115. 33
31,439.40
70, 422. 73
24, 992. 28
40, 079. 02
41,594.93
7,523.17
797.00
20, 052. 07
4 2,002. 29
9, 1 70. 99
133,434.21
60, 144. 22
0, 298. 89
107, 218. 28
70, 439. 94
51,470.20
21, 175.47
03,992. 13
38, 675. 38
80,310.72
90,533 11
54, 702. 08
580. 52
85. 508. 41
11, 130. 14
41, 100. 54
0, 0G8. 85
41,921.00
53, 519. 79
9, 322. 88
218, 793. 30
46, 510. 71
13H, 634. 87
17, 023. 18
199,059. 41
11,460.21
27, 769. -J7
45, 2C0. 07
71,580.72
12, 278. 89
36, 720. 19
7.
hi
11,319.33
31, .11 0.24
77, 763. 45
5, 725. 30
2, 453. 829. 38

*30, 756. 14
153. 73
8, 954. 96
20, 239. 11
51, 037. 36
21,011.78
31, 450. 40
30, 557. 38
5, 734. 48
278. 47
16,970 08
31,838 02
7, 101.44
107, JOS. 71
65, 533 ( 3
4, 454. 90
83, 373. 82
55,118.26
42, 444. 78
19.423.83
49, 440 37
29, 546. 86
55, 674. 30
85, 773. 40
43,0(3.15
27,210.78
73, 468. 00
8,313.57
34, 564. 88
5,681.88
31,539. 11
40,340.13
8, 403. 36
171,794.73
35, 803. 88
110, OeS.83
14, '589.54
155, 180.84
8, 175. 70
21, 216. 11
35,850 8a
60, 250. 93
10, 069.40
29,018. 57
58, 336. 44
9,262. 32
24,318.11
59, 814. 57
4. 254. 36
1,942.895.09

100

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table B. Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1884Continued.
FOURTH QUARTER, 1883.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.
Alabama
Alaska ..
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Counectlcnl .
Dakota
Dela
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana .
Indian Territory
Iowa.
Kansas .
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts.
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada.
New Ilampsbiro
New Jersey
New Meiico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island-.South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Ter...
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming .

*4l,3Gl. 50
8, GOT. SO
25, 454. 97
228, 540. 07
73, 887. 37
157,522.21
44, 087. 47
17, 1(S3. 97
72,91* 13
20, 473. 70
88, 710. 04
2, 519. 73
758, 590. 05
170, 281. 98
215, 032. 02
117,935.91
122, 020. 73
82, (.55. 78
80, 815. 98
144, 9H7. 07
642, 300. 12
219. 923. 97
150,213.72
27,112.51
340, 747. 91)
15, 585. 16
77,(89. 17
8. 779. 74
47, 201. 57
171, 704.42
11.307.43
L 803,813.39
81, 717. 34
526, 302. 75
30, 8".a 55
763, 530. 24
70,471.52
30, 300. 05
83, 92R 37
125, 582. 70
13,871.52
31,282.03
87, 9(16. 34
13, 776. 90
24, 411. 34
177, 159.67
6, 521. 96

$9, 709. 74
2, 325. 00
0. 811.71
23. 075. 00
13, 425. 00
24, 700. 00
12, 744. 50
2, 900. 00
1,230.00
5, 375. 00
12,000.00
1, 175.00
74, 640 00
37, 950. 00
53, 300. 00
33, 075. 00
14, 700. 00
5, 725. 00
13, 830. 00
8, 300. 00
61,125.00
47, 300. 00
20, 700. 00
9. 250. 00
29, 350. 00
4, 550. 00
17,500.00
3, 7J0. 00
12,600.00
28, 230. 00
3, 605. 22
93, 000. 00
9, 275. 00
00, 010. 44
4, 925. 00
68, 075. 00
5, 650. 00
7, 100. 00
10, 025. 00
28, 375. 00
2, 575. 00
9, 675. 00
13, 400. 00
3, 605. 22
6, 475. 00
33, 150. 00
1, 775. 00

$38, 407. 52
07. 11
8, 259. 42
35.831.32
67.904.11
20, 939. 06
S9, 997. 80
41,289.24
7, 052. 46
771.11
25, 275. 66
45, 047. 07
10, 007. 81
156,587.40
83, 200. 35
6, 711.02
114, 289. 28
75,701.89
51,367.30
24, 448. 39
00, 885. 17
32, 797. 03
85, 389. 98
104, 840. 97
58, 887. 48
35, 044. 08
101,505.10
12, 222. 46
49, 028. 21
0. 897. 40
33,817.99
45.918.11
9, 8C8. 28
204.511.44
4.\ 953. 48
143, 033. 43
20, 782. 84
207,249.10
9, 507. 17
29, 030. 41
47, 074. 15
92, 050. 02
12,864. 10
41, 154.91
G8, 87R 09
13,249.33
31,691.67
7a5, 515.
404. 44
08

$28, 481.01
80.33
0,880. In
25 474. 95
46.471.03
20. 001. 77
27,914.44
29, ML 65
4, 945. 95
35a 54
17, 123. 72
32, 047. 06
6,791. 18
105. 487. 40
02,451. 75
4,432.00
81, 272. 85
53. 523. 119
38 421.03
18,874 8i
43, 366. 02
24, 581. 37
44, 404. a<)
74,701.41
4 1 , 8.18 59
25. 210. 07
72, 142. ID
oca ru
18
34,8, 675.
5, 160. &{
23, 700. 08
33, 572. 4 U
7, 743. 8t)
146,904.94
31, 79a 09
1(15, 997.14
15, 109 79
140.021.74
0. 803. (13
20. 089. 55
33, 876 07
56.931 10
9, 717. 32
27, 079. 48
51,154.98
9,279.44
22, 454. 85
56, 313. 30
4, 116. 77

POST-OFFICE TABLES.

101

Table B. Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for thefiscal year ended June 30, lfe84Continued.
FIRST QUARTER, 1884.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. [ Compensation.

Alabama
Alaska
Arson*
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
Diatrlct of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
..
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kaasas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Karjlnd
Massachu
Michigan ...
Minnesota . .
Mis&iasippi .
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska...
New Hampshire.
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Nonh Carolina ..
Oreeon
Pennsylvania...
Rhode*Island ...
Sown Carolina .
Utah .
Vermont
Virginia
ajbisrtou Tei
Wart Virginia.
Wisconsin
Wyoming

$'i6. 624 58
6, 482. 37
24,981.47
209, 075. 67
62,883.20
194, 044. 55
31, 168. DO
16, 045. 70
68,129.35
20, 085 60
80. 356. 63
2, 136. 49
754, 905. 21
179, 739. 75
200,311.12
110, 902. 07
104, 56f. 14
73, 845. 40
69,022 85
151.5.-0. 11
608,448.13
238, 392. 64
136. 082. 34
24, 999. 00
350, 05(1. 69
13. 5 -9. 38
75. 558. 32
7,718.89
43, 88(1. 39
168, 326. 80
9,330.58
, 698, 258. 33
31,022.61
609. 506. 00
26, 347. 61
759,919.41
02,904.41
35,311.60
79,635 18
124,600.65
12,685.79
36. 8 >1.08
82, 542. 22
13,556.99
23, 370. 88
155,361.70
6, 779. 35
7,711,416. 47

9, 150. 00
2, 325. 00
6, 492. 70
24, 367. 58
13,950 00
24, 075. 00
11,000.00
2, 800. 00
1,250.00
5, 375. 00
13,000.00
1, 075. 00
75 910. 00
38, 300. 00
53, 225 00
33, 740. 00
15,025. 00
5, 650. 00
15, 074 96
8, 300. 00
53, 450. 00
48, 025. 00
21,000.00
9, 400. CO
29, 400. 00
4, 700. 00
10, 125.10
3, 750. 00
12, 300 00
27,875 00
3, 225. CO
95. 501. 17
8, 425. 00
60, 9I>0 00
4, 925. 00
68, 025. 00
5, 650. 00
7, 125 00
11,000. 00
28, 928. 30
2, 676. 00
11,200. 00
18, M0.00
3, 850. 00
6, 800. 00
32, 075. 00
1,775.00
952, 209. 71

$40,476. 15
254. 42
911.47
615. 94
465.19
090. 22
977 41
420. 05
045. 32
770.34
28, 166 36
5, 621.33
837. 98
134, 912. 46
8*, 1-08 83
(i, 713.50
120, 001. 61
91 010 21
6* 3(564
23, 060.32
63, 972. 85
3' 059 80
69 932. 71
Inn 217. 03
61 077. -72
34, 807. 92
104, 515. 45
12 531. 08
50 537 49
6 417. 74
32, 612. 21
49, 842 84
10, 264.58
191 0>3. 04
19. 784 12
140 893. 08
21 779. 02
308. 80
890. 43
622. 18
425. 26
282.11
508.13
333. 74
613.25
0SI.22
238.21
86, 495. 44
6, 467. 27
2, 556, 664. 49

102

REPORT OF THE POSTMA8TER-GENERAL.

Tablk B. Comparalire statement of stampt told and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1884Coutiinied.
SECOND QUARTER, 1884.
Presidential.

Foul th class.

Stamps sold. Compensation

Stamps sold. Compensation.

States and Territories.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District ot Columbia.
Florida
Georgia.
Ittabo
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa . ..Kanraa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
*..
Mississippi
..,
Missouri
,
Montana.
,
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
.,
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
,
Ohio
Oregon
IVuiiRylvnnia
Rhode' Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
.-.
Vermont
Virginia
"Washington Ter
West Virginia
Wisconsin
....
Wyoming
Total .

lO, 803. 26
5, 507. 56
23, 348 92
105. 341. 03
60, 959 OS
139, 293. 47
35, 503. 67
14, 926.17
68, 156. 29
21, 291.91
C9.J. 400
115. 54
70
705,211.11
161,033.51
188, 049. V9
112, 041. 85
130,324.21
68, 792. 19
72, 825. 71
136, 9rA 4i
S67, 593. 93
228, 896. 29
138, 320. 42
20, 933. 51
3.15, 085 35
13, 813. 28
71, 463. 26
7,221 77
41, 465. 66
160.681.11
8, 247. 90
, 613, 443 22
20, 488. 71
481, 059. 51
25, 044. 05
638, 438. 29
00,019.22
27, 019. 73
72,066 56
109, 112. 15
11,210 4.1
24,478.60
74,911.30
12, 711. 24
22, 375. 08
147, 385. 29
6, 727. 20
7, 180, 442. 82

$9, 125. 00
38, 896. 53
2, 325. 00
8,295:89
7 100 Oil
35, 305. 13
24. 325. 00
62, 869. 18
1 1, 775. 00
22, 419 64
30, 008 30
24. 200. 00
51. :.o :. 50
13, 200. 00
2, 900.00
7, 285. 22
1,250 00
898. 57
5, 076. 00
22, 982. 28
12, 675. 00
42, 443. 26
1, 075. 00
9. 914. 57
75. 150. 00
207, 518. 83
37. 74S. 00
80, 259. 67
6,606.56
105, 406. 74
53, 470. 00
33, 150. 00
78. 803. 83
21, 875. 00
20, 295. 37
5, 650. 00
21, 863. 86
14, 650. 00
55. 350. 16
8,300.00
32, 543. 72
53, 025. 00
76. 4)4 85
48, 825. 00
'90,956. 18
21,425 00
53, 807. 80
33, 635. 17
9, 300 00
31,275.00
98, 776 86
5. 095. 00
11, 370 04
51,953 23
16, 875. 00
6,611 19
3, 7.-.O. 00
12. 950. 00
30, 944. 56
28. 525. 00
45. 8-9. 21
9, 344. 20
3, 225. 00
94,900.00
225. 50\ 05
9, 375. 00
45, 876. 79
62, 050. 00
1X5 0*1. 37
20,' 199. 52
4,923.00
72, 12.'.. 00
257, 6)5. 56
5, 550 00
8,6:0.78
7,000.00
20. 072. 97
48,343.73
10, 8U0. 00
19. 125. "(l
79, 273. [A
2, 575. 00
13, 252. 09
45,805. 88
11. 100. 00
13, 400 00
69. 718 9J
4, 100. 00
13, 388 51
6.075.00
30, 255. 44
32, 0110. 00
71, 918. 92
5, 295. 09
I, 775. 00
961, 635. 00 I 2, 550, 372. 95

:-0. 256. 24
45. SO
6, 746. 89
27, 345. 05
45. 868 11
17,895 04
27. 363. 67
34. 780 37
5, 361. 29
399 07
17, 593. 59
32, 559 60
6, 09V 61
144, 760.43
63, 550 60
4 941. 77
79, 997. 99
58,535.50
34. 344. 06
19, 173. 22
41.972.
U
25, 535. 57
53, 050 84
70. 811 98
41.664 06
25.661 90
73. 602 70
8. 099 62
37, S31. 42
23.4. 928
890. 06
0
26,511. 08
7,991. 12
119. 515.00
33, 774. 91
105, 089 14
15, 120 62
141.111 85
7.5,2 1J
19.9.9 49
35, 9&5 05
68, 858 56
10, 286, 87
26, 872. 92
54,044.42
10,345.35
22, 600. 71
5), 957. 56
4, 051. 41
1, 870, 167. 30

Summaryfor fiscal year ending June 30, 1884.

Percentage of value of
stamps
Value of Compensation
stamps sold. ol postmasters.
Received by Received by
Government. postmaster.
$30,567,417. 18
10, 121,442.26
40,088,859.44

\
$3, 822, 75S.76
7, 484, 868.>1
11,307, 027.07"

Percent.
.8745
.2677
.7222

rer cent.
.1255
.7323
.2778

AUDITOR

STAMPS SOLD AND COMPENSATION.

103

Tablk C. Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for thefiscal year ended June 30, 1885.
THIRD QUARTER, 1884.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.

A Ultima. .
Alaska ....
Arizona . . .
Arkansas. .
California .
Connecticut
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana .............
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
,
Michigan
........
Minnesota .
Mississippi .
Missouri
New Hampshire .
New Jersey
New Mexico
XewTork
North Carolina . .
Orecon
Pennsylvania...
Rhode Island . . .
South Carolina. .
Utah
Vermont.
Virginia
WaaUsrton Ter
West Virginia...
Wisconsin
Wyoming.

$31, 103. 89
5, 251. 30
21, 733. 67
200, 347. f9
58,480.08
130, 209. 98
37. 499. 01
15, 171 21
70, 688. 26
17,808.91
70, 998. 50
2,448.31
697, 875. 96
161, 917. 33
188, 982. 04
118, 269 50
105, 244. 70
64, 475. 30
75, 100. 81
141, 444 08
554,204.95
216, 640. 97
140, 721. 35
19, 994. 52
332, 023. 86
12, 200. 95
72, 045. 23
6, 836. 49
44, 209. 78
101, 516. 90
7. 792. 11
1, 488, 255. 70
29, 036. 98
471, 023. 83
25,955.49
678, 670. 54
61, 860. 40
27, 201. 95
74, 672. 53
111, 553. 23
11, 304. 58
31, 167. 41
79,112. 27
10,631.84
23, 407. 52
163, I - 1. 50
5,563.58

8, 225. 00
2,100.00
6, 675. 00
23, 675. 00
13, 775. 00
21, 400. 00
15. 159. 78
2,800.00
1, 250. 00
5, 800. 00
12, 100. 00
1, 300. 00
74, 514. 40
30, 900. 00
51,150.00
31, 700. 00
15, 725. 00
4. 800. 00
14, 000. 00
8, 225. 00
52.600.00
45, 975. 00
20, 550. 00
8, 240. 49
30, 425. 00
1, 500. 00
1H, 175. 00
3, 325. 00
12. 225. 00
28, 275. 00
3,125.00
87,625.00
9,250, 00
60, 450. 00
5, 525. 00
69, 025. 00
5, 625. 00
6, 413. 65
10, 875. 00
30,186.90
2, 275. 00
10,600 (10
14. 175.00
4, 000. 00
6, 150. 00
33,225. 00
1, 775. 00
943, 265, 28

35, 417. U
56.22
7, 591. 75
3(1, 626. 47
60, 817. 22
21, 189. 97
36, 358. 79
41, 020.80
7, 041. 96
642.11
22. 426. 711
K>, 308. 38
10, 396. 31
121, 968. 52
72, (>98 16
8. 201. 80
94, 065. 12
72, 872. 08
49. 468. 71
21,485. 11
56, 547. 92
33, 607. 14
7d 092. 34
97, 974. 98
49, 287. 80
30, 735. 16
88, 877. 01
10, 990. 17
16, 587. 57
0. 615. 48
36, 748. 82
49,118.69
8,916. 17
292, 089. 15
41, IKS. 32
125, 751. 36
16, 480. 41
176, 142.31
10, 753. 46
25, 453. 70
43. 912. 98
67, 382. 97
11, 932. 55
34, 01:9 11
68, 919. 01
11, 566. 49
2'.i, 337. 11
54, 155. 49
1,884.91
2, 359, 315. 56

104

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Table C.Comparative statement of itamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offiees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1H85.
FOURTH QUARTER, 1884.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.
Alabama.
Alaska
Arizona.
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idabo
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kausns
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryhind
Massachusetts .
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode' Inland
South Carolina.
Teunesseo
Texas
Utah
Veimont
Virginia
"Washington Ter
"West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .

$38, 298. 90
4, 9-1R 25
26, 058. 81
219, 871. 84
63, 933. 56
147, 397. 25
40, 460. 80
16, 061. 29
70, 996. 30
24, 446. 24
86,017.41
8, 689. 50
748, 177. 18
165, 901. 41
200, 74a 41
128, 605. 60
105,163.38
81,021.02
78, 703. 73
143,310.40
635, 208. 04
242, 202. 81
147,031.76
21, 083. 44
351,586 51
14,231.87
80, 057. 24
6, 526 77
45, 610. 38
158, 287. 25
8, 908. 68
,758,690. 15
32, 060. 80
482,790.28
25, 060. 67
749, 176. 36
63, 706. 0")
36, 324. 01
80,416.29
114,929.38
11, 101.63
37, 054. 77
81, 667. 00
13, 78a 08
24,150.83
163,087.19
6, 096. 54
7, 784, 643. 69

$8. 825. 00
1, 950. 00
7, 725. 00
24, 675. 00
13, 800. 00
23, 975. 00
15, 250. 00
2, 800. 00
1,250.00
6, 150. 00
12, 100. 00
1, 650. 00
74, 475. 00
37, 450. 00
52,175.00
34, 675. 00
15,450.00
4, 425. 00
15, 350. 00
7, 850. 00
52, 300. 00
45,650.00
20, 650. 00
7, 750. 00
30, 800. 00
4, 500. 00
19, 000. 00
3, 325. 00
12, 825. 00
28, 275. 00
3, 125. 00
93, 575. 00
9, 250. 00
60, 700. 00
5, 525. 00
69, 925. (IU
5, 625. 00
6, 875. 00
Id, 875. 00
29, 300. 00
2, 275. 00
10,6)10.00
13,725.00
4, 850. 00
6,150.00
32, 825. 00
1, 775. 00
053, 550. 00

$39, 585. 43
129. 58
8, 672. 12
35, 649. 23
66,714.82
23, 066. 43
37, 837. 66
46, 440. 95
7, 143. 98
1,112. 12
28, 723. 68
45,001.44
10, 890. 21
118,288.75
76, 184. 15
7, 009. 88
104,626.81
84, 690. 76
48, 679. 11
25,212.39
55, 127. 33
35, 647. 92
75,056. 11
95, 346. 38
58, 583. 49
33, 918. 29
96,913.01
, 357. 56
50, 484. 40
6, 989. 33
31, 875. 42
44, 625.14
9, 338. 68
205, 248. 53
45, 051. 61
133,106.99 I
17, 899. 92
189,314.68
9, 064. 69
30, 203. 14
44,981.24
75, 728. 92
14, 1)67. 15
36,719.06
68, 965. 05
12, 520. 75
29, 353. 76
78, 50a 22
6,471.3.5
2,420,127.63

), 840, 311. 06

AUDITORSTAMPS SOLD AND COMPENSATION.

105

C.Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offlees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1885Continued.
FIRST QUARTER, 1885.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.

California
Colorado.
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Idaho. ..
Illinois .
Indian Territory.
Iowa

Musachnsotts'
Mississippi
Missoaii
New Hampshire .
New Jeracy
.
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Obio
Orecon ..........
Pennsylvania
thaw Waad
Sjulh Carolina...
Tennessee
Texas
Utah..
Virginia
'Washington Ter .
West Virginia . . .
Wisconsin
Wyoming

$38, 632. 16
7,153.70
26, 689. 69
217, 773. 54
62. 206 52
147, 157. 22
37. 036. 78
16, 280. 56
75,67a 17
31,411.16
78, 762. 28
3,03a 45
720, 682. 48
172, 067. 43
28,424.21
136, 054. 04
110,680.90
85, 726. 24
76.06(1. 47
164,004.48
612,721.11
255, 030. 12
143, 132. 18
27, 798. 01
350,081.23
12, 973. 68
87,421.79
7, 442. 36
46, 287. 95
162, 493. 44
8, 891. 85
1,757,627.69
33, 983. 41
601,502.61
26, 114.80
760, 639. 36
62. 116.45
34,481.81
81, 282. 78
116,905.19
11,017.48
36, 932. 70
81,201.32
12.635.39
25, 092. 80
162, 945. 7C
6,642.73
7, 837, 922. 54

$9, 348. 37
2, 575. 00
6, 675. 00
23. 875. 00
13, 722. 50
23, 975. 00
14, 027. 50
2,800.00
1,250.00
5, 725. 00
12, 100. 00
1,650.00
71,600.00
38,725.00
51, 736. 00
33, 527. 78
15, 450. 00
4,800.00
14, 975. 00
8, 225. 00
52, 500. 00
46, 570. 00
20, 275. 00
9, 434. 24
30, 675. 00
4, 500.00
18. 450. 00
3, 325. 00
12, 525. 00
28, 375. 00
3, 125. 00
93. 050. 00
9, 250. 00
61, 375. 00
5, 755. 00
69. 225. 00
5, 625. 00
7, 125. 00
10, 875. 00
29, 825. 00
2, 275. 00
10,600 00
12. 850. 00
4. 425. 00
0. 150. 00
23. 200. 00
1, 775. 00
938, 796. 39

$40, 905. 32
J2.98
8,831.89
37. 795. 93
69, 929. 13
21,011.69
40,404. 44
54, 227. 56
7, 178. 82
714. 22
82, 703. 59
50, 857. 75
10, 780 38
158. 445. 51
88. 935. 95
7, 663. 09
117,236.16
97, 223. 46
57, 662. 60
24, 572. 31
54, 489. 74
38, 105. 13
76, 761. 03
80,310.06
66, 041. 75
37, 269. 60
110, 542. 15
14,351.79
60, 947. 89
7, 342. 02
32, 815. 44
. 46,086.76
10,231.68
200,961.99
49, 423. 55
150,942.31
20, 343. 90
204, 956. 68
9, 412. 02
31,388.37
52,249.41
88,537.81
15,013.42
37, 233. 50
77, 253. 53
14, 259. 45
31,713.95
82, 669. 29
6, 274. 50
2, 638, 921. 31

106

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Table U. Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1885Continued.
SECOND QUARTER, 1885.
Presidential.

Fourth

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentneky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts.......
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Khodo Island
South Carolina
Tcnuesseo
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Ter
West. Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .

$32, 113. 54
5, 480. 56
23, 122. 93
204, 138, 97
61,758.92
142, 472. 02
39, 682. 6*
15, 453.46
70, 773. 92
23, 671. 56
68, 220. 55
3, 524. 23
726, 665. 57
161,994.49
207, 405. 12
132, 900. 70
99, 093. 86
71,552. 97
72, 839. 39
139,231.65
608, 893. 72
225, 851. 38
145, 714. 25
19, 705. 27
349, 972. 81
13, 759. 80
83, 534. 67
6, 060. 42
44,166.91
154, 438. 92
8, 504. 55
1, 666,014.09
30, 187. 82
494,204.11 I
25, 478. 14
715,514.60
59, 574. 03
28. 064. 27
76, 570. 54
100, 178.39
10,991. 10
34, 817. 12
74,713.86
10, 846, 69
22, 657. 45
185, 157.01
5, 706. 38
7,488,671. 15

$8, 801. 37
2, 375. 00
6, 859. 34
25, 200. 00
13, 500. 00
23, 975. 00
15,975.00
2, 800. 00
1, 250. 00
5, 750. 00
11,850.00
1, 650. 00
74, 510. 00
37, 175. 00
, 54, 295. 60
34, 809. 73
15, 725. 00
4, 800. 00
14, 200. 00
8, 220. 00
53, 000. 00
45,731.87
20. 575. 00
7, 750. 00
29, 721. 43
4, 500. 00
19, 475. 00
3, 325. 00
12,52.1.00
27, 975. 00
3, 125. 00
89, 354. 00
9. 250. 00
59, 748. 35
5. 625. 00
09, 60(1. 00
5, 625. 00
7, 125. 00
10,875.00
80, 140. 00
2, 275. 00
10 550.00
12, 950. 00
4, 150.00
6, 050. 00
33, 000. 00
1,775. 00
949,510.69

$37, 478. 58
141. 21
8,416. 03
36, 860. 82
65, 356, 48
23,013. 15
37, 887. 21
47, 240. 88
6, 803. 34
957. 42
31, 225. 58
43, 832. 58
111. 562 IS
132, 397. 65
76, 435. 92
6, 358. 39
96,311.65
92, 577. 05
62,417.73
23, 117.00
55, 418. 20
34, 267. 59
72, 240. 54
93, 198.06
56, 955. 43
36, 252. 17
99, 337. 84
14, 006. 95
57, 526. 93
6, 737. 36
32, 336. 61
47, 836. 03
10, 358. 96
225, 527. 33
44, 905. 79
134,857.28
18,866.23
190, 624. 08
9, 000. 06
27, 497. 43
43, 435. 28
73,070.75
13,407.71
36, 784. 58
71,700.89
15,5-10. 07
29, 883. 27
65, 824. 43
5,710.91
2. 453, 180. 41

$30, 193. 80
151.99
6, 539. 35
28,317.02
47, 117. 60
18.320.35
27. 973. 30
35, 100. 42
5, 034. 91
508.71
22, 700. 57
33,610. 77
7, 592. 82
104, 269. 06
62, 307. 51
4,903.57
79, 052. 19
67, 870. 15
41, 830.09
20, 554. 20
42. 658. 33
20, 849. 27
53. 508. 05
71,450.58
43, 580. 92
27,900 16
75, 191.68
9,871.31
41,694.39
5. 075. 53
23, 980. 55
37.712.50
8, 228. 18
154,965.70
::4,
106, 142. 75
14, 787. 84
145, 774. 69
7, 343. 73
20. 885. 94
35, 873. 59
58,115.18
10,224.63
26, 759. 91
55, 509. 78
11,412.75
23, 533. 82
56, 222. 52
4,366. 11
1,878,016.91

FISCAL YEAR 1885.

Percentage of value of
stamps.
Value stamps, Compensation.
of postmaster.
sold.
Received by Received by
Government. postmaster.
$30,190,637.22
9,871,580,91
40,068,218.13

$3,785, 128. 36
7, 402, 769. 77
11,247,898.13

Per cent.
.8747
.2441
.7193

Per cent.
.1253
.7558
.2807

ADUITOR

STAMPS SOLD AND COMPENSATION.

107

D. Comparative statement of stamp* sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1S86.
THIRD QUARTER, 1883.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

State* and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.
AlabamaAlaska
Arizona
Arkansas
..
California
Colorado .
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Iij'tnua

Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Lnuiiana
-Mamo
...
Maryland

Massachusetts.
Michigan
Minnesotai
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
XeTftda
New Hampshire
Xew Jersey
Kev Mexico
2iew York ...... .....
NorthCarolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island ...
Ssilli Carolina..

jton T r
est Virginia
Tisconsin
Total

.(2,911.71
4, 157.01
10, 727. o:j
104, 108. !.0
5G, 401. 10
136,443.02
38, 278. 10
13,261.64
0:1,420.87
21,434.24
74, 472. : 0
3, 008. !l0
702, 787. 00
144,530.83
401. 34
106, 182. 28
125, 099. 63
00,631.47
63, 724. 67
65, 903. 03
134, 370 02
582, 387. 33
215,837.08
143, 306. 68
18, 80H. 50
322, 748. 72
13. 232. 07
. 78, 16U. 30
3,1114.30
42, 719. 38
101,000.40
8, 040. 92
1, 348, 420. 81
28, 150. S3
433, 013. 15
24, 126. 67
660, 558. 53
63,093.0i
27, 281. 93
70, 243. 05
107, 067. 81
10, 493. 48
33, 479. 23
70, 671. 34
11, 633. 46 I
21, 537. 70
150, 313. 09
5, 633. 73
7, 06ti, 123. 47

7, 925. 00
1, 000. 00
5,7:5.00
23, 785. 00
11,4.'.0 00
2.', 7C0. 00
15, 100. 00
2, 700. 00
1,250.0;)
0, 350. 00
11, 575. 00
1, COO 0 J
67, 825. CO
33, 175. CO
250. 10
46, 975. 00
33, 658. 58
14, 600. 00
4, G50. 00
13, 700. (.10
8, 023. 00
50, 1100. CO
40,841.30
18, 825. 00
7, 475. 00
27, 380. 10
4, 424. 19
19, 475. 00
2, 830. 0 )
11. 800 00
24, 850 00
2,900.00
89, 7;o. 00
8, 650. 00
56, 425. 00
5, 050. 00
0.-., 173. 00
5, 525. 00
6, 475. 00
0. 875. CO
20, 675. 00
1, 875. Oi)
10, 053. 80
13, 058. 00
4, 025. 00
5, 475. 00
i:0,025.00
1,700.00
888, 171. 03

Jlfl, 090. 02
103. 36
8, 298. 38
33, 134. 72
64, 032.47
25, 927. 91
37, 018. 73
43, 137. 60
7, 078. 81
849.33
24, .12. 47
4l', 9!)6.51
10, 0-'O. 38
131, 445. 17
81, 9811. 72
5, 900. 28
08, 330. 80
84, 380. 05
47,844.38
22, 331. 63
50, 838. 46
34,167.41
77, 597. 16
88, 729. 38
51, 887. 10
30, 004. 83
88, 502. 73
IK, 4011. 70
50, 574. 93
6, CG0. 01
30, 072. 38
48, 307. 41
8,431.64
203, 781. 01
44, 063. 22
125, 201. 52
17, 918. 55
178,297.73
11, 823. 02
"6, 149. 19
42, 003. 70
73, 142.41
12, 992. 98
33,718. 80
07,(07. 31
12, 438. 27
28, 87l). 40
98, 264. 22
7, 285. 82
2, 380, 120. 07

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

108

Table D.Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for theftseal year ended June 30, 1886Continued.
FOURTH QUARTER, 1885.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

States nnd Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Colnmbia .
Florida
Georgia
In Man Territory.
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire.
Now Jersey
New Mexico
Now York
North Carolina ...
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode' Island ....
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Tor.
"West Virginia...
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .

*39, 103. 53
4, 8C0. 33
23, 402. 74
228, 143. 34
65,350.62
163,454.87
48,419.82
16. 14!). 23
79,591.82
29,745.38
86,459.71
3,451.88
770,545.82
174,871.00
428. 23
205,841.51
142. 009.14
106,894.39
82, 830. 83
79,799.31
151,530.95
662. 950.90
240, 210. 55
162.417. 37
26, 178. 03
295. 368. 8'.'
15.628.21
94.413.81
0,678.99
46,821.13
109. 451.73
s. 956. r*j
1,831,270.24
33,493.81
522,122.47
28,948.54
784. 301.78
68,461.02
36,071.98
83, 937. 16
121,895.85
12, 038. 12
87, 702. 00
85,601.45
13,674.55
23, 773. 88
171,319.98
6, 550. 46
8,115,090.74

88, 078. 80
1,700.00
0, 175.00
23, 575. 54
11,800.00
24.200.00
15,400.00
2, 700. 00
1,250.00
6,350.00
11,575.10
1,000.00
69. 100. 00
33, 925. 00
250.00
46, 575.00
33, 050. CO
15,2:14.51
4. 030. 00
13, .'25.00
7.400.00
50, 775.00
41.100.00
18,091.85
8. 575. 00
25, 000. 00
4, 450. 00
19. 975. 00
2. 850. 00
12. 050.00
27, 810. 00
2, 050. 00
89,800.00
8, 550. 00
50, 200. 00
8,050.00
04,175.00
5, 523. 00
0. 523. 00
9. 775. 00
27,925.00
1,875.00
10, 225.00
13.325.00
4, 325.00
5.475.00
20, 900. 00
1,700.00
895, 330. 70

38, 164.06
152.60
9, 717. 04
37.958.42
69, 755. 02
24,541. 18
40.101.43
51,808.49
7, 375. a.
909.83
32. 073. 26
47, 767. 50
12. 128.34
160,015.30
79, 270. 90
0. 898. 75
114, 594.23
90. 395. 60
30. 684. 06
26 667. 91
59,307.21
37. 143.60
76, 838. 81
107,099.(2
04, 137.91
35,731.34
Oil 353.99
16.004.02
00,052.61
6. 006. 04
33. 208. 06
47,898.94
11.400.09
232.228.21
49,902.22
145,309.00
21 840.63
205,510.26
9.483.26
30 695.12
47,373.49
83,443.43
14,851.96
37,181.86
70, 430. 33
15, 077. 90
33,826.91
83, 687. 34
6, 699. 17
2, 643, 350. 95

r29, 064. TV
181. 73
7, 591. 16
28. 290. 84
49,000.45
18.630.24
28, 22 -.67
35.783.09
5,468.15
419.40
23.799.64
35, 263. 63
8.227.35
108,055.89
06.420.22
2. 045. 26
86, 164.36
08.943.23
40, 799. :!0
21.843.90
43, 994. 86
28,147.08
54, 947. 62
77,511.53
40.472.03
28. 082. 59
75. 520. 77
11.212.43
42, 624. 23
5.042.2J
25. 840. 70
36.351.51
8.505.04
153.837.08
36.031.89
110. 874.31
15.704.65
149.844.98
6. 924. 88
21.765.93
36, 324. 15
60. 766. 93
10,916.40
26, 372. 39
54.679.44
12, 131.81
24.570.21
61.268.56
4. 743. 65
1,935.038.01

AUDITORSTAMPS SOLD AND COMPENSATION.

109

Table D. Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1886Continued.
FIRST QUARTER, 1886.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.

Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia .
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Indian Territory.
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Massa-rhiuetts ..
XfcfaJfcan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
.
Xevada
New Hampshire .
Now Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina . .
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island ....
S.ith Carolina.
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
,
"Washington Ter..
West Virginia....
Wisconsin
Wyoming

*36, 907. 43
4.741.94
23. (HI. 40
223, 778 25
62, 433.. 3
148, 562. 72
44,554.22
16, 774. ('8
80, 795. 87
37, 265. 90
82, 829. H
3, 031.65
767, 690. 23
173, 421. 52
477. 11
208, 534. 55
142,403.41
112,336.08
70, 8.56. 41
78, 214. 28
1*7, 972. 23
646, 901. 51
243,643.71
157,407.54
20, 373. 81
297, 159. 24
15,285.82
95, 170. 91
6, 242. 7!)
48, 123. 37
178, 377. 63
8, 446. 61
1, 828, 585. 46
33, 589. 01
535, 073. 23
25,90ai6
782, 283. 38
66,916.53
32, 923. It
88,693.43
127,123.70
11, 339.63
39, 474. 20
83, 793. 66
12, 516. 03
23,890.31
185, 909. 04
6, 067. 13
8,082,435.27

$7, 832. 22
1, 800. 00
6, 175. 00
23, 275. CO
11,675.00
22, 750. 00
15,225.00
2, 700. 00
1, 250. 00
6, 350. 00
11,375.00
68,1, 600.
400. 00
00
34, 020. 0J
250. 00
46, 650. 00
36, 000. 00
14, 298. 89
4,fi.-|l.lii)
13, 700. 00
8, 025. 00
61, 375. 00
41,025.00
19, 075. 00
8, 175. 00
20, 000. 00
4, 775. 00
20, 125. 00
2, 850. 00
12,050.00
28, 450. 00
2, 950. 00
88, 675. 00
8. 650. 00
58, 075. 00
5, 050. IM
64, 250. 00
5, 525. 00
6, 575. 00
9, 975. 00
27, 875. 00
1,975.00
10, 125. 00
13, 325. 00
4, 350. 00
5, 475. 00
29, 875. 00
1, 700. 00
894,326.11

$13, 625. 48
97.86
10, 233. 08
42, 513. 42
70, 969. 77
26,490.68
50.720.94
56,431.41
7, 471. 80
36a85
37, 000. 36
49,950.61
12,606.41
163, 656. 93
93, 530. 49
7,718.70
129.857.15
108. 909. 98
00, 303. 67
27,474.53
58,365. 15
39, 240. 62
88.339.51
115,609.45
67, 882. 64
42, 051. 43
318,061.11
15, 767. 06
68, 510 60
7, 055. 45
34, 136. 70
50,961.61
10,475.93
224, 386. 43
53,459.38
164, 899. 64
24, 159. 83
225,408.19
9, 822. 47
32,499.47
45,709.10
8U, 75R 29
15, 880. 00
38, 850. 60
74, 17a 36
16, 230. 42
33,710.45
89, 853. 34
7, 099. 47
2,862,427.38

32, 334. 77
153.58
7, 098. 12
30. 8-'7. 28
49. 490. 80
19. 402. 71
30.089.80
39, 095. 08
5, 479. 54
262.60
26.017.65
36, 556. 69
8,360.32
117, 809. 9S
73, 347. 43
5, 095. 61
91,862.02
76, 387. 61
45,415.26
21, 753. 95
43, 069 84
29. 4l 8. 27
54, 747. 57
8.', 468. 34
49, 582. 49
29.701. 18
83, 057. 67
11. 198. 16
48, 661. 90
5,043.98
24, 833. 85
35,822.21
8. 1115. 'Jfi
15R, 050. 77
38, 322. 02
120.982. 13
17, 387. 80
159, 793 97
7,303.15
22, 232, 17
37,841.08
65, 655. 40
11, 339. 73
27. 057. 97
54 815. 15
12, loii. 81
24, 576. 21
64, 657. 75
5, 285. 07
2, 048, 797. 29

110

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table D.Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-clans post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 'AO, 1886Continued.
SECOND QUARTER, 1886.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory .
Iowa
Kansas.
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire.
New Jersey
New Mexico
Now York
North Carolina ...
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Khode Island
South Carolina ...
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
AVashington Ter.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
"Wyoming
Total .

*26, 881. 40
4, 455. 65
15,260.40
231, 200. f.6
76, 300. it
147, 601. 50
42, 770. 36
16,418. 38
78,071.20
27, 067. 80
60, 676. 26
3. 074. 44
750. 320. 86
166. 156 60
447. 45
106, 010. 05
138. 035. 00
00, 750. 44
65, 080. 24
82.573.21
130,583.02
632. 823. 10
236, 672. 48
153, 700. 70
21, 148. 33
270, 687. 34
15, 455. 02
06. 200. 03
5, 725. 65
40. 005. 03
173, 300. 10
7,815. 65
1, 754, 566. 72
311, 033. 60
404, 106. 36
26, 320. 55
734, 860. 40
64. 361. 86
26, 803 67
74.108.87
107,321.11
11.446.84
38, 077. 42
70.740.21
12, 464, 45
22, 678.
155,
84K 88
04 j
6, 215. 30
8. 686, 465. 83

$7, 350. 00
1,800.00
:,, i ii n,i
23. 745. 04
12.340.00
23, 250. 00
15.400.00
2, 700. 00
1.250. 00
0, 670. 00
11,450.00
1,600.00
70, 125. 00
14. 300. HO
250. 00
46, 225. 00
30, 800. 00
14, 850. 00
4, 650. 00
13, 425. 00
7, 625. no
5t, 208. 00
41,700.00
18. 525.00
7, 025. 00
23. 150. 00
4, 775. 00
20, 750. 00
2, 050. 00
12, 050.00
28, 325. 00
2, 050. 00
90, 785. 00
8, 550. 00
55, 150.00
4, 775. 00
63, 205. 00
5, 525. ()
6, 44(1. 00
0. 750. 00
27. 375. 00
1, 875. 00
10, 225. 00
13,325.00
4, 350. 00
5, 475. 00
29, 025. 00
1, 700. 00
893. 389. 54

40, 746. 37
228. 00
9,291.01
47, 980. 86
01, 075. 82
11,109.23
39, 281 54
15, 184.87
7, 282. 28
342. 02
31,015 04
47, 125. 14
11,200.32
144,983.81
111.803.61
0. 934 57
108. 471.54
107. 302.41
56. 057. 47
20, 254. 92
50,968.48
30. 048. 18
04, 567. 73
101,474 33
'59, 353. 51
37,828 70
172, 268. 52
14, 450. 89
62, 020. 57
0, 645. 89
33, 245. 56
47, 607. 23
10,375 13
205. 005.13
50,717.58
145, 877. 83
21, 700. 05
210, 303. 41
9. 804 38
28. 888. 47
50. 075. 13
87,242.13
14, 008. 09
30, 380. 97
73, 436. 21
14, 8ti9. 00
82, 207. 94
80, 112.52
7, u80. 54
2, 660. 350 04

31, 75.. 3
201.47
6,631.03
30. 269. 82
49. 972. 80
18,704.27
28. 413. 48
10 982. 40
5, 300. 28
354. 70
23.591.41
35,433 07
7, 687. 31
108. 758.41
66. 323. 47
5,014.10
84. 810. 01>
76, 205. 92
44,094.32
21,361.84
41.091.52
27, 903. 08
54. 030. 31
77,238.39
45,350.18
28,242. 01
82, 537. 17
10.397.57
45,
047. 23
4,711.9(1
24. 791. 5!>
36. 304. 63
7, 702. 75
152, 754. 02
36, 744. 30>
111.107.55
10. 150. 80
153, 382. 14
7.078.01
20.085 58
37, 257. 62
64. 742. 61
10. 8011. 65
26.412.81
55, 72,'. 18
11. 177. 04.
24.401. IS
59,280. 2l>
5,101.62

FISCAL YEAR 1886.

Percentage of valne of
stamps.
Value stamps Compensation
of postmaster.
sold.
Received by Received by
Government, postmaster.
31,950,115.31
10,552,254.34
42, 502, SCO. 65

$3,571,217.38
7, 758, 039. 55
11,329,256.93

Per cent
.8883
.2648
.7335

Per cent.
. 1117+
. 7352
.2665

AUDITOR

STAMPS SOLD AND COMPENSATION.

Ill

Km statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
THIRD QUARTER, 1886.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compensation.

Colorado .
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaw >r: of Colombia .

Territory .

Mississippi
Nevada
New Hampshire
Sew Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina . .
Ohio

Vermont
Virginia
Washington Ter .
West Virginia ..
Wi^onsin
Wyoming

$41, Gil. 90
4, 712. 80
24, 223. 70
210,037.76
61,415. 10
147, 740. 80
40, 124. 25
15,014.32
08, 303. 40
23, 285. 95
78,339. 01
2, 756. 66
750, 319. C8
100, 533. 73
.186.228. 63
142, 272. 17
104.482.71
69,153.0.".
75,600. 12
144, 545. 23
617, 5*4. 30
231,616.37
170, 5! 6. 15
21,719. 15
274. 834. 77
13, 804.51
97, 574. 75
5,507.01
45, 065. 62
181,085.77
7,191.21
1, 655, 488. 06
27, 606. 21
477,459. 03
26, 918 58
723, 225. 40
60, 135. 70
27, 782. 70
78, 946. 56
112. 543. 92
11.95J. 90
27, 688. 64
72, 484. 73
11,624.18
23, 028. 99
156, 429. 00
7, 274. 06
7, 542, 631. 90

$8, 425. 00
2, 250. 00
0, 775. 00
24, 150. 00
12,025. 00
23, 275. 00
14,925.00
2, 475. 00
1,250.00
0, 700. 00
11. 37.V 00
1,625. 00
67, 475. 00
34, 025. 00
43, 275. 00
39, 325. 00
15, 225. 00
4, 575. 00
14, 775. 00
7,77:.. (hi
51, 975. 00
41,750.90
18,925.00
8, 225. 00
24, 925. 00
4.350.00
22, 000. 00
2, 500. 00
11,725. 00
28. 075. 00
2, 975. 00
88, 000. 00
8, 500. 00
54, 200. 00
5, 050. 00
65, 550 00
5, 200. 00
6,150.00
10,125.(10
27, 150. 00
2, 200. 00
8, 825. 00
12, 375. (10
4, 375. 00
5, 500. 00
29, 450. 00
2, 025 00
896, 200. 00

$37, 213.41
244. 21
8, 685. 55
34, 894. 26
09, 722. 22
27,141.35
41, 078. 10
49, 723. 22
8, 061. 63
412.10
29.459. 19
44,071.05
11,354. 13
131.532.93
77. 605. 64
7, 484. 29
103.059.5)
99, 703. 37
54, 002. 62
24, 533. 17
57, 729. 78
38, 872. 08
81,824.78
99, 530. 74
55, 800. 78
33, 896. 08
295, 335. 67
15, 032. 97
60, 007. 08
7. 523. 25
41,223.47
57,091.64
10, 230 90
221, 103 47
50,208.41
161.678.16
19, 716. 21
196, 194. 67
12,361.26
27.
191.77 ,1
46,990.73
82, 797. 93
14,000. 11
41.510.08
80, 845. 06
13, 900. 77
33, 552. 37
72, 254. 94
6, 750. 08
2, 784, 428. 22

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

112

Table E.Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887 Continued.
FOURTH QUARTER, 1886.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold, i Compensation.
Alabama.

$33, 928. 45
4, 849. 58
27,281.93
2.10, 842. 51
72, 552. 31
174,415.93
49,843.21
17,701.55
88, 787. 80
31,249. t8
04, 220. 88
4, 170. 12
848,521.61
182, 440. 12
219, 120. 70
166,902. 97
111,572.30
82, 583. 4.1
83, 307. 35
159,868.47
7:18, Mini. 79
268,812.81
183, 982. 84
24,734.77
393,071.22
19,067. 70
115,979. 99
6, 243. 71
47, 307. 03
190, 803. 59
8, 738. 57
2, 040, 332. 97
85, 757. 25
640, 188. 02
32, 270. 97
879, 875. 93
73, 574. 88
35, 777. 94
92, 745. 99
131,111.33
12,991.36
39,151.84
88, 498. 06
18, 650. 64
28,316.87
182,510.81
7, 909. 06
8, 921, 642. 60

California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
,
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
,
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iodiati Territory
,
Iowa
,
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massaeh usetta ....
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri.... . ...
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico .........
Now York
North Carolina
Ohio
,
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Hhodolslnnd ........
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Tor
West Virginia ........
Wisconsin .........
Wyoming
Total .

$0, 450. 00
1,725.00
6, 276. 00
24, 100.00
11,975.00
23,
15, 025.
OHO. 00
Illl
2, 475. 00
1, 260. 00
6, 500. 00
11. 350. 00
1,925.00
08.3J5.00
34, 175. 00
48, 175. 00
*0, 740. 00
15,475.00
4, 325. 00
14, 100.00
7, 775. 00
52, 700. 00
41, 750. 00
18,250.00
7, 925. 00
28,900.00
4, 760. 00
23, 830. 00
2,500.00
19, 725. 00
28. 350. 00
2, 840. 00
9), 950. 00
8, 950. 00
E8, 275. 00
5, 400. 00
66, 500. 01)
6, 600. 00
6, OS. 00
10, 125. 00
28, 300. 00
1, 950. 00
9, 775. 00
13, 300 00
4, 725. 00
5, 500. 00
30, 550. 09
2, 025. 00
816, 510. 00

$44, 908. 19
244.01
9.72U :)
44,265.09
75, 053. 63
30, 047. 67
45, 776. 73
. 61. 676. 79
. 7, 537. 97
375.25
35. 194. 60
51,092. 17
13, 698. 73
162, 534. 78
93,213.82
8, 832. 65
117,810.40
111,301.80
54, 330. 51
29, 207. 95
64 606. 00
3S.3K4 70
82, 603. 42
117. K.-.L'. 80
71,444.10
39, 968. 86
104,917.84
17, 370. 04
67, 128. 32
8, 066. 93
88,317. 75
53, 657. 43
11,566.82
296, 930. 21
63, 705. 96
152, 142.34
25. 634. 19
210,750. 16
11,525.88
31,657.65
51,664.71
102, 448. 98
16,612. 16
40, 150. 63
75, 030. 20
18,045.34
36,48a 14
86, 983. 03
7, 57& 93
2, 924, 330. 63

AUDITORSTAMPS SOLD AND COMPENSATION.

113

Table E. Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential and

fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887Continued.
FIRST QUARTER, 1887.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation. Stamps sold. Compansatlon.
Alabama
.
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Colombia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana

55,400. 69
4, GC9. 10
30, 29a 80
281,422. 15
69,863.56
1( 9, 03a 92
47,444.00
18, lta25
87, 176. 96
41,461.31
92, 499. 69
3, 839. 24
833,
358. 31
"-,539.90
191,5
224, 877. 88
170, 7ia 97
110, 836. 51
83, 136. 69
92, 616. 73
299, 247. 00
.701,031.67
270, 384. 98
181, 112. 52
20, 747. 23
394, 876. 18
16, 104. 24
123, 641. 40
6,338.00
49,910.94
198, 131. 38
8, 620. 48
, 999, 276. 20
34, 434 18
579, 943. 97
32,045.36
875, 635. 69
73, 232. 85
34,384.32
93, 218. 67
130, 357. 00
4,815.33
40, 896. 34
90, 335 89
16, 860. 26
26, 318. 80
179, 903. 09
7,485.55
9, 105, 567. 92

Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire .
Xew Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina . .
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Sooth Carolina. . .
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
neton Ter .
West Virginia...
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .
48P M G 87

*7, 750. 00
1,725.00
6, 275. 00
27, 200. 00
11,725.00
22, 975. 00
15, 525. 00
2, 475. 00
1,250.00
7,425.00
11, 625. 00
1,925.00
68, 725.00
34,425.00
47,126.00
37, 925. 00
13, 575. 00
4,326.00
14,850.00
8, 700. 00
51, 875. 00
40,725.90
18, 200. 00
8,500.00
26, 425 00
4, 9511. 00
22, 625. 00
2,225.00
10,900.00
28, 975. 00
3, 100. 00
91,450.00
8, 700. 00
57, 475. 00
5, 400. 00
66,900.00
5, 600. 00
6, 175 00
9,850.00
25, 900. 00
1, 500. 00
10, 150. 00
13, 050. 00
4,600.00
5, 200. 00
29,875 00
2,025.00
909, 675. 00

$52, 818. 05
257.74
10,983.51
51,206.86
89,210.97
33,406.64
47, 7ia 00
59, 303. 90
8,283.77
482.66
42,230.48
57,983.15
15,080.00
175,703.63
107, 122. 66
9, 929. 10
133,604.62
132,914.66
72, 529. 00
3D, 4.-0. M
62, 241. 63
43, 180. 54
89,447.25
127, 104.30
77, 339. 40
47, 052. 21
130, 985. 58
17, 176. 40
72, 86a 13
7, 477. 17
38,081.04
54,781.60
12, 298. 36
231, 097. 36
60, 150. 15
174,067.94
27, 257. 25
247, 705. 28
1 1 . 262. 88
32. 352. 06
61, 357. 32
108,493.41
16, 859. 54
40, 775. 59
83, 839. 03
20, 633. 88
41,989.44
95, 092. 58
8,577.63
3, 160,791.37

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Table E.Comparative statement of stamps sold and compensation at Presidential

President and
fourth-class post-offices for the fiscal year ended June 30, Ids"Continued.
SECOND QUARTER, 1887.
Presidential

Fourth class.

States and Territories.

Stamps sold. Compensation.
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia .
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indian Territory.
Iowa.
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota .
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire .
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina. . .
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina. . .
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont.........
Virginia
Washington Ter .
West Virginia . . .
Wisconsin .......
Wyoming
Total .

$12,414 23
3. 123. 47
28,413.31
252,180.89
73, 393. 45
148. 278. 70
48. 804. 64
18, 790. 50
78, 951. 44
29, 524. 35
78, 423. 80
3,753.38
814, 928. 76
181, 084. 35
192. 853 82
170, 662. 25
110,852.68
71,971.80
71,421.50
141. 763. 66
671, 098. 57
242,654.07
188, 1U6. 15
23,015.72
306. 211. 19
16. 086 09
117,739.87
6,141.97
48.326.02
179, 058. 99
6, 073. 07
1, 880, 719. 96
33, 029. 51
493, 555. 09
32,709.62
803,001.95
68, 928. 21
30, 102.64
87,300. 11
111,883. 18
22,008.20
38,800. 14
80, 761. 39
16,791.94
25, 269. 78
175,404.22
8, 944. 08
8, 355, 418. 79

$7, 625. 00

16.600.00
2, 475. 00
1,250.00
6, 560. 18
11,625.00
L 025. 00
68, 225. ;:o
34, 975. 00
48. 775. 00
40,975.00
15, 725. 00
4, 575. 00
13,346.15
7, 249. 83
52, 475. 00
43,600.00
19, 925. 00
8,500.00
29, 225. 00
4, 155.00
13, 862. 36
2, 500. 00
12,000.00
28, 320. 00
2. 52V 00
92,310.00
8, 950. 00
57, 700. 00
5.400.00
48, 475. 00
5,600.00
7, 112. 00
10, 125 00
28, 730. 00
3, 100. 00
10, 525. 00
13. 050. 00
4,900.00
6.500. 00
31, 093. 00
2, 022. 00
903, 193. t

48,748.62
47a 90
12,581.50
45, 200. 48
77,380.54
33,601.61
61,767.08
58,124.23
9, 612. 79
465.61
34,013.32
52, 237. 26
14, 305. 12
150,934.80
90, 347. 01
9, 610. 71
119, 370 91
117, 550. 50
60. 673. 46
30. 341. 83
74, 024. 08
40, 790. 74
81, t>33. 27
131,377. 76
65, 781. 39
40,264.54
108, 976. 57
18,2111 92
70,371.22
8, 529. 65
35, 585. 32
68,812.14
14, 260. 69
221,142 14
54, 142 01
201608. 27
26, 736. 31
218,092 00
10,739.80
29, 8A3. 76
56,498. 18
102. 630. 16
15, 948. 09
39. 353. 17
81,329.61
18, 269. 81
38, 933.43
84, 36a 28
7, 754.65
2,985,198.12

FISCAL TEAR 1887.

Percentage of value of
stamps.
Value stamps Compensation
sold.
to postmasters.
Received by Received by
Government. postmasters.
33,926,161.27
11,854,748.34
45,779,909.61

$3, 625, 598. 86

8, 313, 383. 21
11, 936, 982. 07

Percent.
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.2987
.7393

Percent
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Tabus F. Statement of receipt*, waste paper and twine, and box-rents at Presidential and
fourth- class post-offices for the quarter ended June 30, 1887.
SECOND QUARTER, 1887.
Presidential.

Fourth class.

Waste paper. Box-rents. Waste paper. Box-rents.

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Anion* .
Connecticut .........
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District of Colombia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana.
Indian Territory
Eentack
Maryland
Msawrhoaetta.

Ojjjo.^
Oregon
PennnTlvania .
Rhode" Ijdand . .
taOtOantlaa
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Utah
Virginia!!"!"
Washington Te
West Virginia.
Wisconsin

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3. 2U
59:51
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1,298. ( 8
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684. 42
89.86
42.28
9.66
36.43
3.90
24.28
74.49
245.32
104.08
76. 98
1.05
141.68
3.0U
3.85
7.57
92.50
1.00
1,339.21
4.53
513. 35
12.85
350. 47
26. 02
7.23
15.87
12.50
4. 91
23. 34
.25
10.76
47. 13
5, 523. 57

3, 704. 70
780.25
2, 373. 47
16, 960. 98
8, 423. 30
12, 387. 85
5, 950 93
345.84
1,275.85
3, 109. 27
3, 3011. 88
767. 49
23, 824. 87
11, 383. 41
9, 908. 25
14, 855. 09
4, 639. 50
3,340.00
5, 088 12
2, 735. 84
31, 236. 35
17, 942. 03
7, 799. 53
2, 720. 95
8, 980. 09
4,418. $5
8, 974. 50
1, 394. 50
5, 015. 40
9, 840. 18
1,121.82
44, 604. 25
2,388.93
21,914 35
8, 124. 30
25, 012. 65
4, 51U.S9
1, 922. 70
2, 492. 61
10,555.24
2, 191 05
2,745.01
8,731.64
2, 783. 76
1,417.57
11,801.31
1, 597. 85
377, 442. 80

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6.75
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12.31
3.25
78
20
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11.32
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38.60
38.01
42.67
20.94
11. 63
2.40
4.68
7.07
24.84
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11.01
1. 15
28.34
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9.39
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9.48
9.87
6.55
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13.88
67. 00
6.49
60.97
1.49
1. 15
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14.87
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Table K.Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the posl-offices, in alphabetical order by

States and Territories for each grade from $1,400 (poitmastcr's salary) to $1,000, iicJusive, showing the gross receipts, box rents, box rents and commissions, salary ofpostmaster,
allowance for separating clerk, and surplus or excess of box rents and commissions for
each office, in effect July 1, 1887 ; also the aggregate amountsfor each of the items stated
for each grade from $1,400 to $1,900.
THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1,400-^IULY 1, 1887.
Office.
Gadsden. Ala
Greenville, Ala
Marion, Ala
Bakersfield, Cal
Colu&a, Cal
Gllroy.Cal
Monterey, Cal
San Buenaventura, Cal .
Watsonville, Cal
Golden Colo
Mllford, Conn
Portland, Conn
Stonington. Conn
Thompsonville, Conn...
Unionville, Conn
Canton, Dak
Castleton, Dak
Ellendale, Dak
Groton, Dak
Ipswich, Dak
Lisbon, Dak
Madison. Dak
Millbank, Dak
Reddeld, Dak
VaUoy City, Dak
Smyrna, Del
Balnbridge, Ga
Dalton, Ga
La Grange. Ga
Mllledgeville, Ga
Newnan, Ga
Amboy, 111
Anna, 111
Beardstown, 111
Carthage. Ill
Duquoin, HI
E Iwardsvillc, Dl
Efflngbara, 111
Greenville, 111
Havana, IU
Henry, IU
Lanark, 111
Lewiston, 111
Marseilles, 111
Monnt Cannel, 111
Naperrille, 111
Nashville. El
Oregon, 111
Peru, HI
Petersburgh, HI
Pittaflold, 111
Bavenswood, HI
Rushville. HI
Tuscola, 111
Vandalia, 111
"Washington, HI
Watseka, 111
Woodsteck, HI
Auburn, Ind
Delphi, Ind
Lebanon, Ind
Ligonler, Ind
MoblesviUe. Ind
Princeton, Ind
Rochester. Ind

Sullivan, Ind
Ames, Iowa
;
Audubon, Iowa. ........
Avoca, Iowa
' Iowa
Iowa

Gross
receipts.
*U23
3, 198
3,024
3,030
3, 216
3,097
3,064
8,213
3,475
3, 156
3,381
3,251
3,296
3,441
3,036
3,140
3, 102
3,496
3,026
3,313
3, 365
8,079
3,133
3, 332
3,073
8, 434
8,078
3,068
8,018
3, 168
3,085
3,284
8,042
3,264
3,116
3, 255
3,055
3, 307
3,287
3,019
3,841
3, 329
3,147
3,344
3, 391
3,103
3, 453
3, 192
3,468
3,335
3,481
8,302
3,400
3,266
3, 170
3,001
3,163
3,238
3, 137
3,172
3,407
3,013
3,228
3,261
3,411
8,122
3,800
3,886
3,011
8,228
,073

Allow, Sur
Box- Box-rents
rents. and com. Salary. ance. plus.
*
$309 (1, 593 11,400 ?150
200
:,400
341
1,638
1,482
193
L400
1, 400
316
1,562
1,400
400
1,655
358
1,400
367
1,617
1,400
171
1,479
1,400
300
350
1,649
1,400
398
1,761
1, 400 '206
321
1,611
1, mo
425
1,752
1,400
438
1,722
1,400
267
1,616
1,400
267
1, 659
1,400
324
1,569
1, li'il
100
430
1.674
1,401)
1, 518
211
1,400
312
200
1,707
1, 4L0
1, 579
848
1,400
178
1,558
1,400
416
200
1,740
1,400
100
1,555
274
1,400
200
415
1,662
1,400
1.636
280
200
1,400
460
1,065
1,400
1,069
285
1,400
1,447
300
jat
SI
1,400
1,552
200
1,400
1, 520
255
200
1,400
:i.v>
1,639
1,400
309
1, 579
l,4u0
1, 720
421
1,400
1,510
226
1,400
1,742
463
1,400
1,608
:;::7
200
1,400
1,616
200
385
1,400
1,654
200
453
1,400
1,697
300
378
1, 400
200
1,668
341
1,400
1,601
200
322
1,400
1, 813
530
1,400
1,820
100
558
1,400
150
I, 025
344
1,400
1.030
ITS
1,400
1,082
320
1,400
1,652
410
1, 400
1,732
365
200
1,400
1,696
150
432
1,400
1,884
577
1,400
1,769
469
300
1,400
1,670
400
274
1,400
1,670
312
1,400
1,717
368
400
1,400
1,006
266
200
1,400
1,604
200
305
1,400
1,600
400
1,400
299 | 1, 599
1,400
408 . 1,697
1,400
358
1,630
1,400
1, 655
250
378
1, 400
1.676
100
300
1,400
100
1,455
159
1,400
1,031
817
1,400
1,730
200
445
1,400
1,078
150
307
1,400
1, 590
150
314
1,400
1,690
100
229
1,400
10C
1,717
373
1,013
415
1,720
448
1,572
305

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES.

133

Table K.Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit tlie post-offices, etc. Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1,400JULY 1, 1887Continued.
Gross
eceipts.
Creaco, Iowa
Kldorj, Iowa
Glenwood, Iowa
Ida Grove. Iowa
Jefferson, Iowa
Marengo, Iowa
Monticello. Iowa
Nevada, Iowa
Sheldon, Iowa
Sigourney, Iowa
Stuart, Iowa
Tipton, Iowa
ViliBca, Iowa
West Union. Iowa. ..
Belleville, Kans
Clyde, Kana
Coffeyville, Kana
Hays Citv. Kana
Humboldt, Kana
Tola, Kana
Kiowa, Kana
Lincoln, Kana
Osborne, Kana
Sabetba, Kana
Wamego, Kana
Catlettsburgb, Ky...
Glasgow. Ky...
Rnsscllville, Ky
Dexter, Mo
Eaatport, Mo
Farmington, Mo
Norway, Me
Richmond. Me
Elkton. Md
Ayer. Mass.
Canton, Mass
East Wevroontb,
Everett, Maaa
Florence, Maaa
Millbury. Mass
Monson, Maaa
Reading, Mass
Stockbridge. Masa
Stonghton. Mass
Warren, Maaa
Wept Gardiner, Mass
Whitman, Mass
Caro, Mich
Houghton. Mich
LoweU. Mich
Mount Pleaaant, Mich
Ovid. Micb
Paw Paw. Mich
Reed Citv. Micb
Romeo, Mich
Sault de Ste. Marie, Mich.
Stanton. Mich
Alexandria, Minn
Wabasha. Minn
Waaeca, Minn
Willmar, Minn
Canton, Miss
Holly Springs, Misa
Oxford. Misa
West Point, Mlaa
Harriaonville, Mo
Neosho, Mo
Pleaaant Hill. Mo
Livingston. Mont
Aabland, Nebr
David Citv, Nebr
Friend, Nebr
Hobron, Nebr
Minden. Nebr

Allow
Box- Box-rent*
rents. aud com. Salary. ance.

$3,333
$308
3,205
til
3,191
417
3,488
530
3,451
409
3, 067
308
3,073 - 353
3, 074
208
3, 102
322
3, 147
427
3,251
453
3, 210
361
3,311
381
3.428
285
3,123
321
3, 295
349
3,193
353
3,447
317
3,240
385
3, 139
463
3, 332
201
3,457
301
3 4-11
281
3 084
307
3,018
298
3,117
241
3,005
210
3, 492
203
3.364
332
3, 408
130
3,214
3,415
298
3, 200
345
3,399
145
3, 130
307
3,318
194
3, 163
301
3.415
025
3,253
189
3,290
448
3, 151
295
3,169
603
3.027
J85
3, 004
255
3.328
399
3, 372
427
440
3, 072
3, 233
330
3,174
325
3,286
357
3, 352
359
3,017
366
3,254
433
3, 481
305
3, 047
217
3, 034
284
3,341
268
3,042
371
3,236
379
3,305
439
3, 189
201
3, 057
244
3,434
391
388
.3,358
3,313
378
3,778
413
3, 004
246
3,371
415
3,074
599
3, 312
3)9
3, 027
285
3,085
337
3,223
254
3, 422
314
3, 085
192
301

$1, 697
1,041
1,688
1,857
1,763
1,571
1,001
1,503
1,614
1, 075
1,732
1,050
1,700
1,608
1,002
1,073
1,015
1,090
1,081
1,094
1,022
1,088
1,000
1,578
1,510
1,514
1,488
1,030
1,081.
1,585
1,540
L 673
1.000
1, 581
1,653
1, 572
1,641
1,901
1, 548
1, 741
1, 592
1, 790
1. 477
1,515
1,717
1, 751
1, 05't
1,041
1,619
1,07.)
1,697
1,586
1,720
1,698
1,500
1, 544
1. 030
1,599
1, 070
1,757
1,579
1. 528
1,744
1,710
1,098
1, 742
1,509
1,741
1,743
1,050
1,542
1,596
1, 585
1,087
1,500

$1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1, too
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,-400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1, 400
1,400
1. 400
1,400
1, 410
1,400
1,400
1.400
1, 400
1,400
1.400
1,400
1, 400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1, 400
1, 400
1,400
1,400
1, 400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400

$.100
100
150
243
200
ISO
250
300
200
MO
300
108
300
200
250
100
100
100
300
150
too
400
400
MO
200
H

250
ioo

100
100
200
150
200
200
300
200
250
200
150
500
150
200
100
100
250
100

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Table K. Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc.Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1,400-JULY 1, 1ST!Continued.
Office.
Wymore, Nebr
Eureka, Nev
Lake Village, N. H
Peterborough, N. H
Plviuouib, N. H
Tilton, N. II
Bergen Point. N. J
Hightstown, N.J
Lakewood, X. J
Milliugton, N. J
South Orange, N.J
Weehawken, N. J
Detniug, N. Mei
Astoria, N. Y
Babylon, N. Y
Cani'di-n, N. Y....
Cobloskill. N. Y
Coxsaokie, N. Y
Delhi, N- Y
Deposit, N. Y
Greenwich,
N. Y
.
Haverstraw, N. Y
Hempstead, N. Y
,
Huntington, N. Y
Sag Harbor, N. Y
Trutnanaburgh, N. Y
Wulton, N. Y
Warwick, N. Y
Waterford, N. Y
Weedsport, N. Y
Henderson, N. C
Tarborough, N. C
Wilson, N.C
Bridgepoit, Ohio
Cadiz, Ohio
Cardington, Ohio
Clyde, Ohio
Cuyahoga Falla, Ohio . . .
Grccntield, Ohio
...
Martin's Ferry, Ohio
Miatnisburgh, Ohio
Napoleon. Ohio
Ottawa, Ohio
Shelby, Ohio
Wauseon, Ohio
West Liberty. Ohio
Corvallis, Oregon
Brownsville, Pa
Bryn Mawr, Pa
,
Catasauqua, Pa
Clarion. 1'a
Conshobockcn, Pa
Houtzdalo
Irwin, Pa..
Kecuett Square, Pa
Kingston. Pa
Monongahela City, Pa.
Muncy.Pa ..........
Oxford, Pa
Rochester, Pa .*
Scottdole, Pa
Sewickley, Pa
Tamaqua, Pa
Troy. Pa
Tunkhaunock, Pa
Union City, Pa
Waynesborgh, Pa
West Newton, Pa
Warren, R. I
Lebanon, Tenn
Pulaski, Tenn....
Rhelbyville, Tenn
Beaumont, Tex
Brownsville, Tex

Gross
Box- Box-rents s . J
receipts, rents. and com.
3, 006
3, 400
8, 130
3,344
3, 225
3,216
3, 490
8,324
3,368
3,192
3, 240
3, 002
3, 069
3, 240
3, 077
3, 3.")6
3,454
3, 204
3,400
3,107
3, 027
3,274
3, 100
3,302
3, 355
3,003
3,381
3,001
3, 148
3,415
3, 142
3, 145
3, 204
3,084
"3,4%
3. 324
3, 382
3, 343
3.0J5
3, 342
3, 122
3.197
3, 029
3, 099
3, 402
3,407
3, 425
3.019
3, 109
3,450
3, 201
3,458
3, 107
3,250
3, 020
3,239
3, 187
3, 078
3,190
3, 398
3,219
3, 4US
3, 472
3, 133
3, 078
3, 403
3,105
3,057
3, 137
5,198
3,375
3. 329
3, 379
3, 131
3,400

$388
1, 044
400
229
180
300
491
258
ISO
19
239
170
384
263
ICS
342
242
408
332
198
188
347
2T2
204
259
205
185
280
357
307
140
249
267
248
313
277
510
406
390
243
271
281
328
2**2
447
297
148
151
185
344
196
349
118
256
318
2*5
5J
265
310
371
291
249
207
275
254
237
424
226
300
301
209
507
332

$1, 595
X1.055
149
1,C0
1,534
1, 615
1,830
1.618
1,581
1,411
1,582
1,460
1,018
1,596
1,479
],.;>()
1,645
1,705
1,710
1,529
1,480
1,065
1, 02
1, 573
1, 628
1, 553
1,558
1,532
1.033
1, 721
1,481
1,557
1,588
1, 5:19
1,708
1,031
1,811
1,727
1, 004
1.013
1,567
1,598
1.484
1.535
1,69(1
1,018
1,781
1,546
1,494
1,683
1,548
1,718
1,527
1.C01
1,430
1,591
1,619
1,502
1,430
1,645
1,023
1,721
1,085
1,554
1,509
1,07.'
1,567
1, 523
1,060
1, 558
1, 663
1,049
1,600
1,752
1, 092

Allow
ance.

*!. 400 $150

1,400 1, 000
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
120
1,400
300
1,400
1,400
1. 4' I)
1,400
1.4O0
1.400
1,400
1,400
1,400
180
1.400
1,400
200
243
1,400
200
1,400
1,400
1,400
1 400
1, 400
1,400
1,400
200
1,400
100
1,400
1,400
1.400
200
1,400
1,400
70
1,400
90
200
1,400
1,400
300
1.400
1,400
1,400
200
1,400
1,400
150
1,400
1,400
1,400
200
1,400
1,400
1,400
100
1,400
300
1.400
1.400
1,400
1.400
162
1,400
300
1,400
70
1,400
200
1,400
100
1,400
100
1,400
150
1,400
1,400
ISO
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
200
1,400
1,400 -500
1,400
1,400
1,400
480
1,400
350
1,400
3511
1,41.0
300
1,400
200
1,400

Sur
plus. Exc
$45
He
204
134
95
130
218
181
11
182
HO
18
198
79
Ht
65
105
67
80
65
162
173
28
153
32
233
321

8
231
211
327
4
63
167
198
135
290
118
81
140
94

91
69
162
245
M
321
285
154
272
123
269

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES.

135

Table K.Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc.Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1,400JULY 1, 1887-Contlnned.
Xo.

Office.
Mexia. Tex
San Marcos, Tex
Taylor, TX
Newport, Vt
Poultney, Vt

Springfield, Vt
Yeruenoes, Vt

West Randolph, Vt
Wiadsor, Vt
Woodstock; Vt
Abingdon, Va
.
Faraivillo Va
Fortress Monroe, Va. .......
Glen Alien. Va
Leesl.urch, Va
Salem. Va
Suffolk. Va
University of Virginia, Va.
Wythevillo. Va
Dayton. Wash
Poi t Townsend. Wash
Grafton. W.Va
Antigo, Wis
Mansion, Wis
Menasba. Wis
Mineral Point. Wis
Ifeillsville, Wis
Plattevillo. Wis
Bivor Falls. Wis
Tomah, Wis
Total, grade $1,400.

Gross
receipts.
$3,312
3, 107
3, 280
3, 134
3, 1C0
3, 101
3, 252
3, 112
3. 1 -2
3, 402
3,452
3, 183
3.432
3, 22.1
3, 085
3, 377
3, 411
3, 422
3,451
:t. 357
3,316
3,210
3,311
3,402
3,227
3, 1U2
3.231
3,427
3, 233
3,010
820, 160

Allow, Sur
Box- Box-rrnla
rents. [ and coui. Salary. ancc. plus. Excess.
$ISC
358
414
93
152
SSI
300
215
810
178
131
ata
i:
139
179
878
107
5:14
3*8
161
271
215
459
;:.:|
359
580
290
254

$1. 078
1,017
1.717
1,445
1, 494
1, 506
1,020
1,584
1,612
1, 585
LH7
1,541
1, 502
1,407
1,488
1 , 550
1, 599
1,727
),6U
1,821
1.7H7
1,510
1,625
1,611
1, 726
1,600
1,661
1,874
1,013
1,519
415, 472

$1, 4lr.) $300

100 $117
1,400
1,400
H7
200
1.400
45
1,400
94
1,4011
166
1,400
26
KM
1,400
200
250
1.400
300
1.400
1,400
300
400
1, 400
1, 4H0
400
1,400
7
300
1,400
1,400
150
1,400
200
1,400
'327
350
1, 1"0
800
1,400
m
1,400
500
2o0
1,400
1,400
25
200
1,400
211
1.400
400
1,400
150 "til
1,400
11
2.0
1,400
384
90
1,400
213
1,400
200
357, COO 33, 394 31, 146

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1.500-JULY 1, 1E87.

1 Op. lika. Ala
2 Talliadega. Ala
alburn. Cal
3 Aul
Berkeloy, Cal
Healdsburgb. Cal
Hoilister. Cat
Merced, Cal
OroTiile. Cal
Pomona, Cal
San Rafael, Cal
Santa Clara, Cat.
Buena Vista, Colo
Central City, Colo
Gunnison, Colo
Idaho Springs, Colo
Montrose. Colo
Ouray. Colo
Silverton, Colo
Greenwich, Conn
Litchfield, Conu
Moodus, CoDn
Stafford Springs. Conn .
Tbomaston, Conn
Grafton. Dak
Plankinton. Dak
De Land. Fla
Feroandina, Fla
Gainesville, Ga
Hailv, Idaho
Basbnell, 111
Carbondale, HI
Cannl, 111
CaMTollton. Ill
Clinton. Ill
Fmirbary, DJ
Grand Crossing, 111
Morrison, 111

Mount Carroll. Ill

$3,9.-2
3, 539
3,6X7
3,976
4,011
3,578
4,003
3.7 3
4,147
4, 199
3,575
3,570
4, 150
3,819
3,886
3, 625
3,609
4, 109
4, 151
3,781
3, 820
3,701
3. 800
3,515
1, 001
3.549
3,517
3,666
3,897
3,904
3,540
3,585
3.973
3,815
3, 546
3, 095
1, 148
3,804
3,909

$323
311
412
301
519
486
440
393
358
583
585
511
956
65S
733
390
594
878
363
335
121
252
651
150
30!
385
396
105
622
513
276
238
626
290
413
285
611
521
291

$1,860
1,721
1,834
1,885
2,006
1,854
1,949
1,860
1,935
2, 108
1, 922
1,869
2,354
2,016
2,119
1,801
1,938
2,287
1,910
1, S23
1,071
1,727
2, 036
1,809
1,894
1,771
1,772
1.823
2,014
1,997
1,695
1,682
2,070
1,787
1,793
1,838
2,112
1,948
1, 817

$1,500
1,500
1,500
1,5(0
1,500
1, 500
1,508
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1, 500
1,600
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1, 500
1,500
1,500
1,600
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1, 500
1. 500
1, 500
1,500
1, 500
1,500
1, 500
1, 500
1,500
1,500

$250
500
180

321
150
200
1,000
000
100
300
100
BOO

200
200
200
500
200
250
200
201
200
200
200

$110
"iii"
385
500
351
149
26
135
008
272
169
619
1
38
187
410
323
171
27
$.16
109
194
271
72
:ui
247
370 I
87
293
338
612
218
7

136

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table K. Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc.Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1,500JULY 1, 1887-Gontinued.
Office.
Paxton. Ill
Polo, 111
Rocbelle, 111
Rock Falls, III
Toylorvillo, 111
Urbana. 111
Wright's Orovc, 111...
Auica, Ind
Blufftoo, Ind
Columbia City, Iud...
Danville Ind
Franklin. Ind
-.
Lawrenceburgh, Tnd..
Mount Vernon, Ind. . .
Portland, Ind
Winchester, Iud
Albia, Iowa
Anamosa, Iowa
Centervillo, Iowa
Hampton, Iowa
Harlan, Iowa
Indianola, Iowa
Iowa Falls, Iowa
Knoxville, Iowa
Osceola, Iowa
Spencer, Iowa
Cawker City, Kans . . .
Chetopa, Kans...
Fredonia, Kans
Holton, Kans
Lyons, Kans
Marion, Kans
Marysville, Kans
Peabody, Kans
Pittsburgh, Kans . . .
Russell, Kans
Seneca, Kans
Ashland, Kv
Cynthiana. Ky
Harrodsburgh, Ky
Winchester, Ky
Monroe, La
New Iberia, La
Ellsworth, Me
Hallowell, Me
Cambridge, Md
Salisbury, Md
Westminster. Md
Arlington, Mass
Auburndale, Mnss
Bridgewater, Mass . ..
Campello. Mass
Chicopeo Falls, Mass .
Concord, Mass
CottagoCity, Mass ...
Dauvers, Mass
Dcdbatu. Mass
Hudson, Mass
Ipswich, Mass
Lenox, Mass
Newton Centre, Mass.
Provincetown, Mass..
Rockland, Mass
Shelburne Falls, Mass
Southbridge, Mass
Turner's FallB. Mass..
Wellcsley, Mass
Williamstown, Mass..
Bessemer, Mich
Buchanan, Mich
Dowagiao, Mich
Eaton Rapids, Mich ..
Fenton, Mich
Holland, Mich
Mason, Mi

Gross
receipts.
It,
3,
8,
3,
8,
8,
4,
3,
3,
3,
8,
8,
3,
3,
4.
3,
8,
3,
4,
8,
a
4,
3,
8,
8,
3,
8,
3,
a.
4,
8,
8,
3,
4,
3.
8,
3,
8,
8,
8,
8,
3,
3,
3,
3,
3,
8,
4,
4,
3,
8,
4,
8,
4,
3,
4,
4,
4,
8,
8,
3,
8,
4,
3,

Allow- |
Box- Box-rents!
rents. and coin. Salary. ance.
$305
454
497
450
529
237
389
321
351
8M
342
462
543
388
306
451
428
387
198
566
473
407
468
390
239
308
428
420
310
417
362
420
317
460
303
490
382
358
435
284
399
438
556
632
198
217
129
396
304
336
664
512
303
443
420
442
576
509
290
408
303
490
310
237
460
161
294
345
383
410
240
342
327
41

$1,781
1, 908
1,940
1,684
1,882
2, 008
1, 828
1,900
1,780
1,819
1,884
1,845
1,850
1,088
1,021
1,729
1,908
1,840
1,938
1,738
1,907
1,985
1 , !-'91l
1,883
1,811
1,674
1, 835
1,812
1,887
1,905
1,902
1,888
1,805
1,880
1, 936
1,774
1,920
1, 866
1, 860
1,885
1,832
1,780
1,832
2,009
1,982
1 693
1,660
1,782
1,945
1, 721
1,744
2,156
1, 960
1, 905
1,882
1,983
1.952
2,045
1,950
1,698
1,838
1,751
2, 028
1,733
1, 725
1,948
1,798
1,810
1,761
1, 766
1,961
1, 792
1,903
1,829
,818

-nil
500
.-nil
500
500
500
.100
:.i H.I
too
500
BOO
500
:,iio
w)
BOO
.0011
BOO
500
5M
BOO
do
500
oo
BM
BOO
00
500
BM
BM
500
;.on
BM
500
BM
5M
:,oo
BM
BM
500
500
:,0o
BM
;,oo
:,oo
500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1, 500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1, 500
1,500
1,500
1.500
1, 500
1,500

$150
150
" 150
500 1
200
200
200
'366
300
100
300
240
300
200
300
200
200
200
700
200
200
200
200
300
2.'.0 II
100
"200
150
'256
300
200
150
350
100
300
300
700
* '266
90
500

200

150
"266'

100
"iii-j

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES.

137

Table K. Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the poit-oflices, etc. Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADB $1,500-JULY 1, 1887Continued.
Office.

158
138
160
161
162

Quincv, Mich
Saint Louis, Mich
Sturgis. Mich
Litchfield. Minn
Moorehcad, Minn
New Ulm. Minn
Sauk Centre, Minn
Aberdeen. Mies.
Yaxoo City, Miss
Brookficld. Mo
Cameron, Mo
('ape Girardeau, Mo
Hulden. Mo
Pierce Citv. Mo
Rich Hill. Mo
Billings. Mont
Dillon. Mont
Aurora. Nebr
*
Blair, Nebr

Broken Bow, Kebr

Central City, Nebr
Falls City, Nebr
Pawnee City, Nebr
Plum Creek. Nebr
Saint Paul. Nebr
Schuyler. Nebr
Seward. Sfebr
Tecuinseh. Nebr
Frjnklin Falls, N. H ....
Hanover. N. H
Lancaster. N. H
Littleton. N. H
Milford. N.H
BliKimBcld. N. J
Flemington, N. J. . .... ..
Hackettstown, N.J
Madison, N.J
Summit, N.J
East Las Vegns, N. Mcx.
Socorro, N. Mex
Addison. N. T
Attica, N.Y
N
Baldwins'.ville. N. Y
Boonevillile, N.Y
Brighton., N. Y
Cambridg
mbridfco, N. Y
Canaxtota, N. Y
Carthago, N. Y
Cazenovla, N. Y
Chatham. N.Y.
Clifton Springs, N. Y
Clinton, if. Y
Clyde, N.Y
Cuba, N.Y
-Fishkill-on-the-Hndson,N. 1
Fort Edward, N. Y
Greenport, N. Y
Homer, N.Y
Jamaica, N. Y
Matteawan, N. Y
Mount Morris, N. Y
Patchogue, N. Y
liiver Head, N.Y
Sandy Hill, N.Y
Skaneateles. N.Y
Wappinger's Falls, N. Y
WaturvUlo. N.Y
Weatfleld, N. Y
BeldsTiUe, N. C
Salisbnrv. N C
Statcrriile, N C
Barnesville, Ohio
Berea, Ohio
Conneaut. Ohio
Delpbon.
Eaton. "

Gross
receipta.
$3,791
3,658
3, 741
:), 597
3,929
3,607
3,612
4,029
3,770
4, 103
4, 085
3,714
4,131
4,010
3, 950
3,949
3, 526
3,934
3,840
3, 670
4,08-2
4,001
3,814
3, 575
3,895
4, 120
4,111
3,619
3, 542
4,093
3,843
4. 149
3,776
4, 124
3,777
3,597
3,547
3, 674
3,813
4, 118
3,985
3, 687
4,087
3, 514
3. 702
3,915
4,145
3,917
4,157
4, 002
3.961
3,003
4,118
3,531
4,038
3, 757
3.6G6
4,050
3.661
3, 857
3, 891
3,773
3, 082
3, 739
3,542
3,771
3,027
4, 193
3,567
4, 102
3,644
3,815
3,622
4,075

Box- Box-rents
Allow- Sur
rents. and com. Salary. anco. plus. Excess.
$.'115
304
498
Bl
642
423
316
573
290
500
556
2.SI
584
398
479
409
62.)
93
r.o2
215
506
456
013
321
409
421
525
519
404
312
206
176
282
315
317
315
301
230
401
588
357
322
386
285
76
212
619
436
374
468
237
337
331
287
219
268
221
334
468
330
436
204
182
370
337
249
447
360
238
341
181
258
356
340

$1,798
1,813
1,907
1,751
2,068
1,818
1,744
2,050
1,774
2,003
2,055
1,751
2,053
1,921
1, 962
1,953
1,035
1,900
1,945
1,691
2,019
1,960
1,943
1,737
1,895
1,971
2,041
1,910
1,780
1,886
1,737
1,848
1,770
1, 899
1,795
1,739
1,715
1,703
1,865
2,087
1,885
1,772
1,936
1,694
1,604
1,763
2,040
1, 920
1,940
1,968
1,794
1,847
1,008
1,700
1,804
1,755
1, 65
1,880
1,865
1,828
1, 012
1,714
1, 702
1,825
1,738
1,746
1,841
1,950
1,676
1,909
1,660
1,765
1,776
1,901
1,865
1,718
1,513

$1, 500
1, 500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1, 500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1, MO
1, 500
1, 5110
1,500
1,500
1, -JKl
1,500
1,500
1,500
1, 500
1,500
1,500
1,600
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,600
1, 500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1.500
1,500
1,500
1, 500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1.500
1, 500
],5H0
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1.500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,600
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500

$400
162
1M
200
250
250
300
200
300
200
4u0
300
200
200
300
160
ISC
300
200
250
l.'o
200
250
200
250
200
200
150
200
243
150
500
200
400
200
200
200
243
150
200
300

200
300
700
500
300

87
245
1411
3(8
818
300
503
IM
251
353
121
263
135
ail
245
309
310
443
195
221
391
210
286
386
2:;7
08
270
399
H
215
3
363
587
185
122
236
104
203

8
'ia

109

240
68
294
147
208
61
255
45
3fc9
215
128
112
214
262
325
238
246
341
250
124
291
340
35
270
401
115
18
13

138

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table K.Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, 4-0.Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1,500JULY 1, 1887Continued.
Office.
Jackson. Obio
Logan, Ohio
National Military Hooic.Ohio
New Lisbon, Obio
Oxford. Ohio
Pomeroy, Ohio
Wapakoneta, Ohio
Albany. Oregon
Baker City, ureeon
East Portland, Oregon
Eugeuo City, Oregon
Pendleton, Oregon
Athena. Pa
Kane, Pa
Latrohe, Pa
Middletown, Pa
Mount Pleasant, Pa
Nanticoke, Pa
Renovo, Pa
Riilgway, Pa
Shippeusburgh, Pa
Aiken, S. C
Anderson, C. H.. S. C
Beaufort, 8. C
Newberry C. H-, S. C
Sumter C.H.. S. C
Union City, Tenn
Bonham, Tex
Brownwood, Tex
Corpus Cbristi, Tex
Denton, Tex
Georgetown, Tex
Hillsborough, Tox
Hnntsvillo, Tex
McKmney, Tex
San Augelo, Tex
Victoria, Tex
Waiachie, Tex
Park City, Utah
Bradford. Vt
Brandon, Vt...
Fair Haven. Vt
Harrisnnburgh, Va
WarronUm, Va
Ellensborgh, Wash
Olvnipia, Wash
Cliarh'stowu. W. Va
Black River Falls, Wis
Delevau, Wis
Hudson, Wis
Jefferson, Wis
Lake Geneva. Wis
Oconoiuowoc, Wis

Oconto, Wis
Stougbton. Wis
Waupun, Wis
Evanston, Wyo...^
Rawlins, Wyo
Total grado $1,500

Allow
Gross
Box- Box-rents
receipts. reuta. and com. Salary. ance.
$1, 073
3, 795
3. 524
3, 6G3
3,673
3, 532
3, G48
4,054
3,708
3, 035
3, 580
4,030
3,645
4,181
4, 153
4,112
3,883
3,589
3,619
3,886
3,779
3, 788
3,512
3, 540
3,568
3,992
4, 064
4,110
3, 002
3,911
3,944
3,685
3, 020
3,930
4, 020
3,845
3.898
4,012
3, 689
3,850
3,683
3,880
3, 810
3, 767
3, 531
3,958
3, 818
3.995
4,016
4, 197
3,516
3, 950
3, 660
3, 515
3,718
3.680
3. 805
4,193
901, 634

$r.96
409
254
256
167
408
320
638
IU
474
405
545
302
447
338
268
294
535
459
344
329
258
253
390
375
345
355
424
313
668
412
312
356
320
338
362
683
203
707
202
371
218
253
276
472
579
286
593
297
402
412
410
380
419
501
318
300
659
98, 707

$2.o7'l
1,805
1,675
1,718
1,659
1,785
1, 759
2, 103
1,845
1,862
1,797
2,031
1, 745
2,008
1,923
1, 861
1, 810
1,890
1, 847
1,846
1,804
1,757
1,670
1, 777
1,773
1,879
1,908
1, 970
1, 740
2, 081
1,911
1,764
1,775
1, 813
1. 883
1, 847
2,087
1,785
2,104
1,736
1,804
1,757
1,700
1,764
1,830
2, 033
1,78(1
2,053
1,853
1,980
1,783
1,914
1,804
1,788
1,906
1, 767
1,851
2,159
4C8, 054

$1, 500 $250

1, 500
200
1,500
1, 500
300
1, 500
1, 500
180
1,500
300
1,500
200
1, 500
500
1,500
no
100
1,500
400
1,500
100
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
100
loo
1,500
1,500
1,500
100
1,500
300
1,500
300
1,500
200
1,500
200
200
1,500
1, 500
200
1,500
200
1,500
1,500
300
1,600
1,500
300
1,500
150
1,500
1,500
80
1,500
100
1,500
100
1, 500
400
500
1,500
1,500
100
1,500
70
1,500
200
1,500
1, 500 1,000
1,500
350
1,500
1,500
500
1,500
100
1.500
300
1,500
1,500
162
1,500
1,500
76
1,500
200
1,500
150
1,500
1, 500
1,500
1,500
376, 500 41, 276 54,414

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES$1,600 GRADEJULY'l, 1887.

Anniston, Ala
Tuscaloosa. Ala
Eureka Springs, Ark
Fayettevillo, Ark....
Alameda. Cal
Grass Valley, Cal
Nevada City, Cal
Saint Helena, Cal
Salinas, Cal
Santa Ana. Cal
Tulare, Cal

4,820
4,987
4, 940
4,'219
4, 508
4, 865
4,877
4,401
4,630
4,251
4,577

176
492
344
4l'4
620
945
870
482
541
496
500

2,009

Sarplus.

1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600

200
4.".0
900
500
200
500
100

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139

Table K. Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc. Continued.

THIKD CLASS POST-OFFICES-GKADE $1,600-^TULT 1, 1887-Contkiuod.
Office.
CononCity, Colo
Georgetown. Colo.
Longmont, Colo. ...
Salida, Colo
Panielsonville, Conn
Niucatuck, Conn .......
South Manchester, Conn
Southington, Conn
West Winsted, Conn
Winsted, Conn
Devil's Lake. Dak
,
Wahpeton. Dak
Tallahassee, Fla
Americus, Ga
Griffin, Ga
Maiietta. Ga
Curlinville, 111
Charleston, 111
Galva, III
Hyde Park, 111
Jerseyville, 111
.....
Normal, 111
Olney, IU
Pana, IU
Sbelbyvilie, DI
South Evanston, HI
Aurora, Ind.....
Brazil, Ind
Grecnsbnrgb, Ind
Krndallvdle, Ind
MUhawaka,Ind
New Casile, Ind
Notre Dame, Ind
Plymonth, Ind
Union City, Ind
Washington. Ind
Algona, luwa
.
Carroll, Iowa
Cherokee, Iowa
Denlson, Iowa

Emmetsburgh, Iowa
Maquoketah, iowa
Missouri Valley, Iowa . Osage, Iowa
Perry, Iowa
Storm Lake, Iowa
Toledo, Iowa
Waverly, Iowa
Webster City, Iowa
What Cheer, Iowa
Winlerset, Iowa
Caldwell, Kans
Chonuto. Kans
Cherry Vale, Kans
Council Grove, Kans
Ellsworth. Kaus
Garnett, Kans
Girard, Kana
Kinsley, Kana
Medicine Lodge, Kans. .
ObcrUn, Kans
Osage Citv, Kans
Sterling, Kans
Wakeeney, Kaus
Washington, Kans
Georgetown, Ky
Lebanon, Ky
Richmond, Kv

Shelbyville, Ky .
Lake
!!.; Charles,
Ue La
Saco, Me _.,
Franklin, Mass
Gardner, "

Gross
Box- Box-rents
Allow
receipts. rents. and com. Salary. ance.
4, 856
4,394
4,238
4,715
4,588
4,865
4,764
4, 202
4,294
4,073
4, 247
4,880
4,380
4, 797
4,318
4,848
4, 619
4,691
4,317
4, 781
4,880
4,297
4,770
4, 620
4,789
4,669
4,258
4,491
4,803
4,515
4, 948
4,301
4,412
4,443
4,504
4,424
4, 279
4,816
4,1-87
4,349
4,537
4,987
4, 301
4, 522
4,211
4,778
4,271
4, 681
4,865
4.287
4,244
4,297
4,212
4,767
4, 304
4,638
4,1)04
4,481
4, 432
4,327
4,690
4.745
4, 912
4,675
4, 300
4,271
4,616
4,535
4, 422
4,483
4,304
4,851
4,662
4,690
4,220

$470
734
729
828
434
818
532
345
504
378
422
400
4*4
414
412
MS
629
500
486
535
634
441
455
M
691
M
602
366
584
399
525
401
4
371
325
444
302
445
847
573
176
620
693
554
409
541
328
7S7
547
555
530
511
447
430
209
230
628
562
402
381
312
628
477
345
561
408

2,220
2,272
2 2*'2
2| 434
2,120
2, 472
2, L'41
1,942
2,081
2, 197
2, 010
2,184
2,093
2, 169
2,024
2,136
2, 206
2,197
2, 075
2,248
2, 347
2, 0.18
2, 189
2,203
2,360
2,024
2,139
2.043
2,290
2,074
2,292
2,011
1,706
2,032
2,019
2, 078
1,035
2,196
2, 499
2,146
1,924
2,370
2, 233
2, 184
1,990
2,102
1,851
2,366
2,282
2, 115
2,084
2,087
2.017
2,171
1,878
1,992
2, 351
2,177
2,051
2,005
2,065

$1, 600
1.6U0
1, 600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,000
1,000
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,000
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,000
1,000
1, 600
1,600
1,600
1,000
1,600
1,600
1,600
3,600
1,600
1,000
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,000
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1.600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1.600
1,000
1,600
1,000
1, 600
1,600
1,000
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1, 600
1,600

250
200
M0
150
300

180
250
]!!!>
400
9110
170
200
MS
250
300
600
:i< o
250
MS
300
100
J I.!
-'ml

200
150
243
150
150
300
200
100
300
500
150
100
200
243
200
350
200
180
200
300
230
200
300
300
200
500
200
2'JO
300
200
200
300
600
250
150
300
300

Snrplus.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table K. Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc. Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES$1,600-GRADEJULY 1, 1887Continued.
Office
Orange, Mass
Palmer, Mass
Winchester, Mass
Berrien Springs, Mich
Calumet, Mich. .
Hastings, Midi
Howell, Mil h
Hudson.
lion Mountain, Mich
Lapeer, Mich
Tecumsel], Mich
Anoka, Minn
Austin, Minn
Hastings, Minn
Lake Citv, Minn
Saint Peter, Minn
Greenville, Miss
Boonovillo, Mo
BiUler, Mo
Carrollton. Mo
Fulton, Mo
Joplin, Mo
Lamar, Mo
Lexington, Mo
Saint Charles, Mo. - .
Trenton, Mo
Anaconda. Mont
Missonla, Mont
irbury, Nebr .
Holdrcdge, Nebr
Norfolk, Nebr
Red Cloud, Nebr
Great Falls, N. H ..
Lebanon, N. H
Cape May. N. J
Euglewood, N.J...
Lambertville, N.J.
Millvillo.N.J
Orango Valley, N. J
Philipslmrgh, S.J.
Silver City. N. Mex
Canton, N . Y
City Island, N. Y
Ellenville, NY..
Kairport, N. Y
Genesco, N. V
Hamilton, N. Y
Herkimer, NY
...
Lowville, N.Y
Richfield Springs, N. Y
Salamanca, N. Y
Saugertics, N. Y. .
Silver Creek, N.Y
Stapleton, N.Y
Suspension Bridgo, N. Y
Wntkins. N. f...
Whitehall, N. Y . .
Fayettevillo, N. C
Ada, Ohio
BbIIovuo, Ohio
Bryan, Ohio
Coshocton, Ohio
Genova. Ohio
Kent, Ohio
Loudon. Ohio
Marysville, Ohio
Medina, Ohio
Now Philadelphia, Ohio
Wollsville, Ohio ..
Wilmington, Ohio
Ashland, Pa
Bedford. Pa
Broddock, Pa
Brookvillo, Pa
Doylestown, Pa
Do Boia, Pa ....

Excess.

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141

Table K.Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc.Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES$1,600 GRADEJULY 1, 1887.
Gross
recoiptH.
nollidaysburgh. Pa
Kiltanning, Pa
Merrer, Pa
Montrose. Pa
Now Brighton, Pa
Plymouth. Pa
South Bethlehem, Pa ...
Steelcton, Pa
Stroudsburph, Pa
Siisuuohanua, Pa
Wellsborougb, Pa
Bristol. R.I
Central Falls, R. I
East Greenwich, R. I
Brislol, Tenn
Murfreosborougb, Tonu .
Bryan, Tex
Greenville, Tex
Temple, Tex
Terrell. Tex
Barro. Vt
Middlebnry. Vt
Lexington. Va
Lilirrlv, Va
Colfax; Wash.
Clarksburgh, W. Va
Beaver Dam, Wis
Beilin. Wis
Columbus, Wis
Fort Atkinson. Wis
Menoinuneo, Wis
.
Merrill, Wis
Monroe. "Wis
Ripon, Wis
Total, grade $1,600

$4. 301
4,893
4,481
4,411
4, 321
4,923
4, 738
4,365
4,346
4,351
4,752
4,951
4,705
4, 453
4,522
4,809
4,227
4,732
4,910
4,673
4,880
4,381
4,503
4,290
4,419
4,558
4,727
4,843
4,427
4,590
4,801
4,207
4,814
4,898
908,148

Box- Box-rents
Allow- Surrents. and com. Balary. aiice. plus. Excess.
$338 $1, 985 $1,600 $100 $.'85
377
2. 172
I. GOO
200
372
428
2,084
1,600
400
84
1,971
1,600
7JO
297
420
2,031 , 1,600
431
093
an
2,2,402
124 1I 1,600
1, CU0
376
.124
469 I 2,078
478
1,600
1,6110
141
1,842
80
1,600
4"9
2,080
380
1,600
2,205
571
463
1,600
705
628
2,365
1,600
2, 274
904
274
1,600
4.2
300
2, 022
2, 013
1,600
213
200
908
377
1.600
2, 146
350
196
1,600
2, 051
490
150
1,600
350
2,173
448
223
1,600
2,348
622
200
548
2,200
1,600
100
51]
800
2,204
J, GOO
428
200
401
1,600
2,088
477
500
1,000
1,982
246
500
2,043
457
1,600
300
149
1.600
2,203
623
500
103
2,072
378
1,600
72
IM
1,600
600
2,278
678
2,370
1,600
U94
617
1,600
422
2,064
404
230
1,000
445
2, 128
278
1,600
615
2,311
211
500
451
1,600
2,018
218
200
3119
2, 209
1,600
464
3C0
1,600
652
500
2,366
206
193 425, 281 318, 400 42, 138 67, 546

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES-$1,700 GRADE-JULY 1, 1887.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
-

Eufaula, Ala
Phcsnlx, Ariz
Preacott, Ariz .
Tombstone, Ariz
Helena. Ark
Ctaico, Cal
Eureka, Cal
Modesto, Cal ....
San
LuisCal
Obispo, Cal
Valleio,
Visalta, Cal
Woodland. Cal
Durango. Colo
Fort Collins, Colo . .
Trinidad, Colo
Now Milford, Conn .
Putnam, Conn
Torrington, Conn ..
Gainesville, Fla
Ocala, Fla
Albany. Ga....
Tbomaaville, Ga
Boise City, Idaho...
Bclvidi re, 111
Centralla, 111
DcKalb. Ill
Dwigbt. 111 ......- -.
East Saint Louis, III
Lltchrleld. 1U
Macomb. HI
Morris, 111
PontiacHl_.

$5, 775
5.164
5,134
5,035
5,188
5,273
5,940
5,517
5,817
5,701
, 144
5,738
5,775
5,514
5,977
5.751
5,876
5,101
5,724
5,665
5,547
5,747
6,065
5,038
5,098
5,288
5,309
5,190
5,021
5,022
5. 212
5,338
(B

$307
791
979
1,373
454
693
763
1,082
1, 012
835
745
1, 055
1,259
671
864
464
683
753
639
333
528
400
1,093
785
650
379
419
62!)
633
730
041
502
421
637

$2, :i:;i $1, 700

1, 700
2,543
2,665
1,700
2,912
1, 700
2, 314
1,700
1,700
2,507
2,750
1,700
2,833
1, 700
2.894
1,700
2,735
1,700
2,504
1, 700
2,900
1,700
3,054
1,700
2,564
1,700
2,838
1,700
2,490
1.7C0
1, 700
2,681
2,515
1,700
2,005
1,700
2, 342
1, 700
2,473
1,700
2,448
1,700
2,906 . 1, 700
2,501
1,700
2,424
1,700
2, 202
1. 700
1. 7illl
2,344
1,700
2, 437
2,389
1,700
1.70J
2,458
2,452
1,700
2,393
1.700
2,452
1, 700
1,700
2.451

300
300
01)0
201)
400
300
400
200
Him
300
500
200
350
200
loo
180

:.t;
953
8M
l.o:
501
1. 200
1,054
504
s:;8
5!lii
581
515
503
442
473
448
700
G01
374
092
G44
737
489
058
752
093
752
| 571

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table K.Tabulated statement atranged to exhibit thepoeUoffices, etc.Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1,700JTTLT 1, 1887Continued.
Office.
Anderson, Ind
Bloomiugton, Ind
Jcffersonville. Ind . . .
Rushville, Ind
Seymour, Iud
Warsaw, Ind
Chariton, Iowa
Chv rlesCiiy, Iowa . .
Clarinda, Iowa
Corning, Iowa
-.
Lyons. Iowa
McGregor, Iowa
Manchester, Iowa . . .
Mai ion, Iowa
Newton, Iowa
Shenandoah, Iowa . . .
Vinton, Iowa
Washington, Iowa ...
Anthony, Kans
Burlington, Kans
Columbus, Kans
Concordia, Kans
Eureka, Kane
Harper, Kans
Minneapolis, Kans ...
Olathe, Kims
Oswego, Kans
Paola, Kans
Mount Sterling, Ky. .
Bar Harbor, Me
Belfast, Me
Calais, Me
Skowhegan, Me
Easton, Md
Adams, Mass
Athol, Mans
Chicopee, Mass
East Hampton, MaRs
Great Barrington,
Medford, Mass
Nantucket, Muss
Spencer, Mass
Stonehnm, Mass
Ware, Mass
Watertown, Mass
Webster, Mass
West Nowton, Mass..
Winchendon, Mass
Allegau, Mich
Benlon Harbor, Mich.
Cadillac, Mich
Cheboygan, Mich
Escanaltd, Mich
Grand Haven, Mich ...
Hancock, Mich
Ludington, Mich
Monroe, Mich
Potoskey, Mich
Saint John's, Mich
Saint Joseph's, Mich .
West Bay City, Mich.
Albert Lea, Minn
Brainerd, Minn
Northfield, Minn
Owatonna, Mian
Kirksville, Mo
Macon Citv. Mo
Marshall, Mo
Maryvtlle, Mo
<
North Springfield. Mo
Warrensbnrgu. Mo...
Bozeman, Mont
Miles City. Mont
Cbadron, Nebr
,

Gross
Box- Box-rents
Allow Sur
receipts. rents. and com. Salary. ance. plus.
$5, 552
5,133
5,738
5,350
5, 194
5,232
5,406
5, 10'J
5,397
5, 128
5,003
5,884
5,591
5,441
5,435
5,115
5,154
5,123
5, 344
5,254
5,271
5,907
6, 138
5,013
5,231
5,400
5,352
5,240
5,477
5,337
6,937
5, 100
5,328
5,002
5, 903
5,889
5,911
5,290
5, 082
5,754
5,254
5,819
5.413
5,454
5,021
5,095
5,090
5,390
5,332
5,295
5,885
5, 038
5,483
5,509
5,400
5,903
5,904
5, 028
6,327
6,042
5,188
5, 96".
5,K65
6,537
5,430
5,123
5,387
5,396
5, 946
5,764
6, 335
5,403
6,204
5, 826
5,749

$089
474
598
637
607
617
M
680
857
411
701
402
744
719
706
504
674
576
529
620
458
744
528
525
449
805
070
673
474
256
560
683
443
244
993
541
842
770
615
736
781
912
855
793
623
077
467
304
654
870
693
562
508
717
850
1,118
768
683
546
590
784
710
L 304
708
702
438
703
E96
713
606
619
1,327
917
442
604

$2,588
2,312
2,579
2.491
2 423
2.372
2,509
2, 449
3,659
2,287
2,449
2,487
2, 638
2, 576
2,007
2, 327
2,458
2,380
2,414
2,450
2,342
2, 332
2.351
2,312
2,324
2,024
2, 374
2,413
2,415
2,220
2,617
2,396
2,349
2,112
2,906
2, 435
2, 802
2, 508
2,505
2,682
2,563
2,854
2, 662
2,631
2,383
2,442
2,294
2, 312
2,497
2, 638
2, 692
2,344
2,482
2,613
2,655
3,021
2,766
2,280
2,420
2,365
2,545
2,731
8,112
a 638
2,560
2,283
2,542
2,478
2, 723
2,624
2,474
2,990
2,643
2,497
2,617

$1,700 $500
300
1,700
400
1,700
200
1,700
1,700
200
200
1,700
400
1,700
1,700
300
600
1,700
400
1,700
200
1,700
1,700
1,700
400
OIK)
1.700
250
1,700
1.700
300
200
1,700
1,700
400
1, 700
300
1,700
1, 700
400
400
1,700
1,700
200
1,700
200
1, 700
200
300
1,700
1,700
200
1,700
200
1,700
288
1, 700
1,700
600
1,700
700
243
1,700
400
1,700
1,700
1,700
1,700 " * 200
1,700
200
1,700
1,700
1,700
1,700
1,700
1,700
1,700
1, 700
300
1,700
1,700 '""256
1,700
200
1,700
200
400
1,700
1,700
1, 700
150
1,700
400
1,700
200
1,700
400
1, 700
300
1,700
00
1,700
400
1, 700
1,700
500
1,700
250
1,700
400
1,700
200
1,700
200
1,700
200
1,700
500
1,700
300
1, 700
200
1,700
100
1,700
324
1, 700
600
1,700
600
1,700
1,700
260

$388
312
479
591
523
472
409
449
359
187
549
787
58
370
657
327
558
280
714
450
242
232
451
412
424
624
474
513
427
520
317
406
12
1,200
735
902
660
805
082
863
1,154
962
931
683
442
594
362
597
738
592
644
632
513
755
921
760
M
320
665
345
781
1,012
738
000
383
342
476
823
724
450
090
443
797
567

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143

Table K.Tabulated statement arranged to exltibit the po$t-offlee, etc.Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES-GRADE $1, 700JULY 1, 1887Continued.
Office.
North Platte, Xebr
Wahoo. Xebr.
Carson City. Xev
Rochester, X. H
Bordentown, X.J
Dorcr, N.J
Freehold, N.J
Hackeneack. N. J ...
Long Branch, K.J
Newton, N. J
Ocean Grove, N. J
Salem. N. J
Sotnerville, N. J
-Las Vegas, X. Mex
Ballston, X. Y
Canajobarie, N. Y
Cooperstown, X. Y
Goavernrux, N. Y
Ilioc, N. Y
Long Island City, X. Y
Lyons, N. Y
New Brighton, X. Y
Palmvra,N.Y
Port Richmond, X. Y
Wellsvillc, N. Y
White Plains, X. Y
Goldsboroogh, X. C
Ashland, Ohio
Athens, Ohio
Cambridge, Ohio
Hillsborough, Ohio
Upper Sanduskv, Ohio
Wellington. Ohio
The Dalles, Oregon
Bristol. Pa
Carbondale, Pa
Clearfield, Pa
Coatesville. Pa
CocnellaTillc, Pa
Gettysbnrgh, Pa
Honesdale. Pa
Lewisbnrgh, Pa
Lewiston. Pa
Mohanoy City, Pa
Mechanicsburgh, Pa
Milton, Pa
Phillipsburgh, Pa
Sanbury, Pa
,
Waynesliorough, Pa
Spartanburgh C. H-, & C . . .
Abilene. Tex
Belton. Tex
Brenham, Tex
Cleburne, Tex
Colorado, Tex
Lampasas, Tex
Laredo, Tex
Palestine, Tex
Weatherford, Tex
Fredericksborgh, Ya
Hampton, Va
Huntington. W. Ya
Xeenab, Wis
Portage. Wia
Sparta, Wis
Total, grade $1,700...

Gross
receipts.

Allow
Box- Box-rent*
rents. and com. Salary. ance.

958,265

$714 $2, ;H0 1, 700 $200

2,388
1,700
300
6J1
2,851
1. 700
700
888
2,580
1,700
400
779
31P7
2,346
1,700
400
2,370
200
L 700
S87
2, 253
1.700
336
800
2,132
1,700
248
2,261
1,700
253
2,5X16
1,700
428
2,361
390
L700
2, 102
229
1,700
443
2, 376
300
L700
2,7)3
500
1,700
895
2,479
1, 700
SC3
300
2, 169
1,700
278
200
1, 700
2,427
459
300
2,633
541
1, 700
4.-.0
2, 401
635
1,700
2,361
100
1, 700
401
2,624
SCO
1,700
689
2, 20(1
1,700
342
2,698
1,700
720
1, 7CI0
2, 324
3G4
2,516
452
1,700
400
2,334
479
1,700
037
2.681
1,700
900
518
2,564
1,700
405
2,348
463
1,700
600
2, 506
525
1,700
850
2,042
750
1,700
SM
2,396
558
2' 0
1,700
2, 261
376
1, 700
200
2, 9 19
1, 026
1,700
800
2,418
339
1,700
180
2, 573
603
1,700
250
2,136
206
1,700
150
3S6
2,213
200
1,700
2,254
448
300
1,700
2,259
305
80S
1.700
2,061
629
400
1,700
3IIU
2,638
079
1,700
2,517
412
1,700
2.608
737
1,700
2,321
303
1.700
2,483
lcil
443
1,700
2,373
304
1,700
200
579
2,560
1,700
300
2, 361
287
1,700
M0
2,513
607
1,700
600
2,454
638
1,700
300
698
2,602
1,700
400
2,706
724
1,700
800
2,470
7S7
1,700
400
2,434
C98
1,700
2, 515
682
1,700
250
2, 56
9u9
700
1,700
2,568
786
1,700
700
2,611
0i (0
688
1,700
2.430
357
1,700
810
2, 002
164
1,700
100
2,372
547
1,700
400
2,780
809
1,700
180
2, 656
703
1,700
500
2,439
590
1,700
200
K 0, .VI 440, 723 299, 200 47, 080

144

REPORT OF TiiE POSTMASTER- GENERAL

Table K. Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc.Continued.

THIRD CLASS POST-OFFICES91,800 GRADETULY 1, 1887.
Office.
Hmilavillc, A lk
lYtaluma. Cal
Uimliler Colo
Bismarck. Dak
Dradmod, Dak
Jamestown, Dak
Dover. Del
Snnl'oid. Fin
Tampa. Fla
Brunswick. Ga
Grneseo. Ill
Kewuuee. Ill
La Salle, 111
Mondota. Ill
Pulimau. lit
South Chicago. Ill
Waukegan. Ill
Conncrsvillo, Ind
Frankfort, lnd
Huntington, Ind
Knkumo. Ind
Marion, Ind
Sliclbyvillo, Ind
Boone, Iowa
Fail field. Iowa
Fort Madison, Iowa
Independence, Iowa
Mason City, Iowa
Beloit. Kans
El Dorado. Kans
Great Bend. Kans
Hiawatha. Kana
Independence, Kana
.luuction City, Kans ..
Danville. Ky
Hopkinsvillo, Ky
Paris, Ky
Brunswick. Me
Andover, Mass
Leominstor, Mass
Marlilfbead, Mass
Newtonville, Maaa
Peabody, Maaa
Quincv, Maaa
Wakefield. Mass
Weatboroush, Mass ....
Albion, Micb
Alpena. Mich
Greenville, Mich
Niles, Mich
Three Rivera, Mich
Traverse City. Mich. . .
Crookston, Minn
Columbus, Miss
ChUUeOthe, Mo
Clinton, Mo
Iiidci>endencft, Mo
Louisiana. Mo
Mexico, Mo.
Nevada, Mo
Plaiismonth. Nebr
York, Nebr
Reno. Nev
Clatcmont, N. H
Exeter, N. II
Latonia. N. H
Mount Holly. N.J
Perth Anilaiv, X. J
Uahway, N. J
Red Bank. N. J
Rutlioiford, N. J
Woodbury, N. J
Albion, N. Y
Goabcn, N. Y
Hoosick
inn
Falls. N. Y ...
N. Y.
Me.
71 Medina,
77 Nei , N. Y.

Gross
receipts.
$G, 39-2
6.529
6, 238
6,802
6,130
6. 155
6,001
6, 909
6, 688
6,451
6,037
6, 032
6, 051
6,057
6,940
6,738
6,279
6, 726
6,473
0,553
6,010
0, 187
6,804
6,767
6, 424
6,008
6,689
6,839
6,303
6,796
6,062
6, 554
6,539
6, 423
0, 144
6,349
6, 537
6,075
6,781
6,688
6,395
6,262
6, 192
6,656
6, 182
6,243
6,713
6,610
6,406
6,388
6, 180
6, 072
6, 508
0, 307
6,489
6, 209
6, 69.1
6,865
6, 517
6,738
6,230
6,870
6,596
6, 346
6. 122
6,121
6, 107
6,139
6,831
6, 724
6,327
6,367
6,582
6,876
6.716

Allo.v. Sur
Box Box rents
rcuts. and com. Salary. ance. plus. Excess.
$641
1,041
1,108
988
975
925
859
598
456
571
1, 165
644
MB
777
1,032
685
761
714
599
1,079
573
787
690
892
602
549
867
808
709
781
510
735
930
815
773
561
1,000
618
740
977
548
400
947
1, 121
921
984
904
900
086
863
555
870
863
811
774
681
610
442
592
708
1,056
758
1, 093
807
752
076
401
834
876
359
216
288
725
344
4:6
722
472

$2, 806
3,127
3, 087
3, 173
2,902
2, 984
2,492
2, 949
2. 707
2, 775
3 006
2,880
3,134
2,801
3,244
2, 941
2,856
2,958
2,801
3, 1112
2, 824
2,847
2,901
3, 095
2,788
2, 027
3, 054
3, 057
2,869
3, 025
2,615
2, 921
3.063
2,937
2, 824
2.738
3,101
2, 695
2,993
3,131
2, 742
2, 599
2,961
3,222
2, 939
2, 002
3, 087
3,053
2,842
2, 960
2,682
2,871
2,990
2, 899
2,928
2, 779
2,879
2,809
2,810
2, 957
3,018
3, 032
3,184
2,909
2, 803
2, 749
2, 571
2, 806
3, 102
2, 709
2,489
2, 552
2, 922
2,743
2,760
2, 842

$1,800
1,800
),800
1,800
1,800
1.800
1,8011
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1, 800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1.800
1,800
1, 800
1, HM)
1,800
1.800
1.800
1,800
1,800
1.800
1,8)0
1,800
1,800
1, 800
1,800
1,800
1, 800
1.800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1, 800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1. 800
1,800
1, 800
1,800
1,800
1, 800
1,800
1.800
1, 800
1,800
1,800
1, 8.10
1.800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1.800
1,800
1,80;>
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800

$200
300
900
1,000
1, 200
400
120
700
400
300
1,000
300
200
200
200
250
350
000
400
600
243
400
500
300
300
400
400
200
200
400
400
400
500
400
30O
100
200
250

"loo
400
200
5i 0
408
5(10
300
200
300
250
100
200
600
100
270

200
500
'l00
I

$806
1, 027
387
373
7,14
692
1, 029
267
575
900
1,080
334
701
1,244
911
836
90S
651
702
021
447
858
893
4&s
827
954
609
825
615
921
8U3
737
1,024
538
801
493
893
1,231
742
799
911
1 ''22
'iiS
202
1,087
808
842
800
882
671
996
599
728
779
809
710
907
1.148
1, 032
784
1,009
733
949
771
810
802
709
689
352
622
443
960

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES.

145

Table K.Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit post-offices, etc.Continued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFK.'ES-$I,800 GRADEJULY 1, 1887Continued.

78 New Lebanon, N. Y
79 New Rocbelle, N. Y
80 Xorthport, N. Y
81 Nyack, N. Y
82 Pott Chester, N. Y
83 Potsdam, N. Y
84 Warsaw, N. Y
85 West Troy, N Y
86 New lierne, N.C
87 Bcllefontaine, Ohio
88 Fostoria. Ohio
,-'J Oalliou. Ohio
90 Gallipolis, Ohio
Dl i Greenville, Ohio
92 Lebanon, Ohio
03 Ravenna, Ohio
M Van Wert, Ohio
05 Bloomsbnrgb, Pa
98 Bntler, Pa
B7 I Greenville, Pa
88 Indiana, Pa
99 I Media, Pa.,.
KO Pbtcnixvillo, Pa
101 Shenandoah, Pa
192 Tyrono, Pa
101 Cniontown, Pa
104 Olncyville, R.I
li 5 I Columbia, Tenn
ICO Marshall. Tex
IM Tyler, Tex
ICS Bi How's Falls, Vt
1"9 Bennington, Vt
no Charlottesville, Va
in Mariinsbnrgh, W. Va...
111 Baraboo, Wis
113 Kenosha. Wis
114 Manitowoc, Wis
llfi Marinette. Wis
LM Stevens' Point, Wis
Total grade, $1, 800 .

Gtobs
receipts.

Box- Box-rents
Allow Snrrents. and com. Salary. ance. plus. Excess.

$6, 364
6,580
6,172
0,707
6,452
0.401
6,180
0,300
0,170
6,855
6,370
6,350
8,933
6,240
6,047
6,315
6,610
6,271
6,454
6,222
6,423
6,024
6,075
6,447
6,258
6,175
6,451
0,659
0,754
6,447
6,754
6.074
6,048
6,246
6,441
6,148
6,769
6,722
6,517
747, 533

$20 $2, 363

2,644
BI
2,370
112
014
2,882
2,714
483
410
2,675
2,563
381
2,779
612
2,838
782
3,103
8M
2,782
818
2, 755
589
2.930
587
2,920
969
2,741
690
2,678
890
2,831
583
2,674
KM
2,770
571
2,588
402
2,633
181
2,464
310
2,513
358
2,784
585
2, 723
580
2,052
514
2,673
425
2,809
530
3,115
920
2,818
035
2,910
643
2. 702
714
2, 820
431
2, 091
539
2,090
891
2,815
759
2, 930
669
2,817
515
2,815
600
78,520 329, 265

$1, 800
$563
1,800
844
1,800
570
1,800
1,082
1,800
$70
8.18
1,800
875
1,800 '300
403
979
1,800
1,800
400
838
503
1,800
BOO
4-0
532
1,800
J00
755
1,800
030
1,800
too
1,800
720
400
1,800
611
300
1,800
478
400
1,800
631
400
1,800
634
MO
1, 800
676
BOO
1,800
788
1,800
233
600
1,800
664
300
413
1,800
1,800
984
1,800
523
400
1,800
352
BOO
1.800
573
300
1,800
409
600
1,800
300 1,015
1,800
400
618
1,800
510
000
1. 800
762
200
1,800 1,000
26
1,800
591
300
1,800
806
BOO
1,800
200
815
1,800
839
HO
1,800
1,017
1,800
300
715
208, 800 35,584 84,919

THIRD CLASS POSTOFFICES-$1,900 GRADE-JULY 1, 1887.

1 Texarkana, Ark
2 Riverside, Cal
3 (Aspen. Colo
4 Greeley, Colo
:. Bristol, Conn
0 Rockville.Conn
7 Watertown, Dak
8 Key West, Fla
0 Athens, Ga
10 Batavia.Ul
11 j Canton, 111
It Galena, HI
13 Paris, Dl
14 Princeton, 111
15 Greencastle, Ind
10 Michigan City, Did
17 Wabash, Ind
18 Cedar Falls, Iowa
19
Decorah, Iowa
_0 GrinneU,
Iowa
21 ] Red Oak, Iowa
22 [ Arkansas City, Kans
23 1 Lamed,
Kingham,Kans
Kans
25 I McPbcrson, Kans
26 I Manhattan, Kans
27 J Henderson, Ky
28 ' Baton Ronge, La
29 I Gardiner, Me
30 Annapolis, Md
48P M o 87

$7,007
7,488
7,942
7,259
7, 203
7,160
7,250
7,399
m
7,132
7,699
7,145
7,660
7, 686
7,080
7,
7, 218
7, 200
7,7, 800
119
7, 187
7, 860
7,7, 876
699
7, 657
7, 218
7, 605
7, 077
7, 505
7, 478
10

$748
985
2,151
1,065
1,017
846
607
765
672
597
1,025
902
835
852
641
979
999
953
784
832
787
731
725
734
710
774
923
429
897

$3,066
3,376
4,328
3,363
3,331
3 180
3; 042
3, 195
3,275
2,997
3,467
3,215
3,263
. 3,173
3,014
3,495
3,306
3, 269
3.3S9
3,158
3,147
3,309
3,311
3,263
3,238
8,147
3,367
2,863
3,319
2,952

$1,900 $1, 000

1,900
1,900 '1,606'
1,900
100
1,900
1,900
1,900
500
400
1,900
300
L 900
1,900
1,900
300
1, 900
400
1,900
500
1,900
400
1,900
500
1,900
500
1,900
500
1,900
300
1,900
COO
1,900
500
1,900
400
1,900
400
1,900
600
500
1,900
1,900
500
1,900
200
600
1,900
1,900
278
1,900
200
1,900

$106
1,476
1,428
1,363
1, 431
1,280
642
895
1,075
1,097
1,267
915
863
873
614
1,093
000
1,069
929
758
847
1,009
811
863
838
1,047
967
685
1,219
1,052

$38

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

146

Table E.Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc. CouXinued.

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICESGRADE $1,900JULY 1, 1887Continued.
No.

Office.
Attleborough, Mass
Midilleborougb, Mass
Natick, Moss
North Attleborough, Mass
Woburn, Mass
Ishpeming, Mich
Meuominee, Mich
Owasso, Mich
Fergus Falls, Minn
Virginia City, Ncv
Burlington, K. -T
Mont Clair, N. J
Passaic, N. J
Vineland, N.J
Flushing. N. Y
Fort Plain, N. Y
Fnltou, N. Y
Niagara Falls. N. Y
Tarrytown. N. Y
Waterloo, N. Y
Durham, N. C
Greensborough, N. C
Winston, N. C
Alliance, Ohio
Ashtabula. Ohio
BucyruB, Ohio
Ciroleville, Ohio
Defiance, Ohio
Lancaster, Ohio
Washington C. H., Ohio ..
Astoria, Oregon
Bcllefonte, Pa
Columbia, Pa
Greensburgh, Pa
Maucb Chunk, Pa
Shamokin. Pa
Sharon. Pa
West Grove. Pa
Jaokson, Tenn
CorBicana, Tex
Portsmouth, Va
Winchester, Va
Wausan, Wis
White Water, Wis
Laramie City, Wyo
Totals, grade $1,900..

Gross
receipts.
$7, 233
7,459
7,881
7,467
7,574
7,771
7,301
7,182
7,025
7,238
7, 083
7,081
7, 401
7,288
7,051
7,127
7,014
7,801
7,110
7,004
7,499
7,652
7,918
7,700
7,131
7,393
7,265
7,876
7,072
7,730
7,115
7,539
7,639
7,701
7,330
7,373
7,454
7,406
7, 251
7,882
7,653
7,674
7,363
7, 055
7,806
658, 132

Box- Box-rentsI
Allow Sur
rents. and com. Salary. ance. plus. Excess.
$857
693
1,255
1,130
1,267
1,285
798
731
775
1,572
609
532
688
005
498
998
771
737
013
979
595
550
308
fcO
904
948
1, Mi
917
580
1,102
1, 393
430
608
570
440
872
1,022
110
729
1, 018
902
694
744
747
1,587
62,212

$3, 210
3, 163
3,683
3,471
3,599
3,670
3,189
3,107
3,000
3,712
2. 922
2,937
3. 143
3, 092
2,904
3, 136
3, 086
3, 298
3, 004
3,407
3,167
3, 091
3,073
3, 326
3, 212
3, 321
3,341
3.444
3.152
3,531
3,549
3,007
3, 126
3,172
2, 951
3, 262
3,391
2,754
3, 125
3,517
3,307
3,228
3,170
3,079
3,911
243, 816

$1, 900 $400 $010

1,900
1/263
1,900 ' 200 1,683
1,000
200 1,371
1,900
250 1,449
1,900
l.'.O 1, 020
1,289
1,900
300
907
1,900
300
890
1,900
8'0 1,012
1,900
300
603
1, 900
1,037
1,900
1,900
200 1,013
1,900
992
200
1,001
1,900
1,900
500
730
?30
1,900
350
1, 91)0 1,000
396
1,104
1,900
1,900
100 1,407
1,900
200 1,067
1,900
691
COO
720
1,900
453
020
1,900
500
912
1,900
400
1,900
921
500
1, 900
5011
911
4' 10 1, 144
1,900
1,300
552
700
500 1, VU
1,900
91J
1, 900
700
1, 900
807
300
420
1, 900
800
672
1,900
too
1, 9C0
200
851
1, 362
1,900
1,900
20o 1, 191
51
1,900
8D0
1,900 1, 0U0
1,900
900
717
1,900
400 1, 057
1,901) 1, 000
328
1,900
00
600
1,000
1, 179
1,900
2,011
142,600 29, 208 72, 138

KECAPITULATION.
Grade.

$1,500
L 600
$1,800
$1, 900
Totals

Box-rent*
Gross
com
receipts. Box-rents. and
missions.

Salaries. Allowance. Surplus. Excess.

$828, 180
901, 634
908,148
958, 265
747, 533
558,132
4,959,892

$357,000
378, 500
318, 400
299, 200
208, 800
142,500
1, 702, 400

$80, 000
98, 707
93, 193
109, 581
7C, 526
62, 212
522,219

$415,472
408, 054
425,281
410, 723
329, 265
243,846
2,322,641

$33,394
41, 276
42,128
47, 080
35,584
29, 208
228,680

$31,146
51,414
67,548
94,768
81,919
72,138
404,931

*0,08
4,130
2,803
325
38
13,370

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES.

147

Tahle K. Tabulated statement arranged to exhibit the post-offices, etc.Continued.

RECAPITULATION Br STATES.

3 =2
g jS

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California

District of Columbia.
Florida ..............
Georgia
.
Illinois ...........
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iova
Kentucky
Maryland

Mijsoun .
Montana
Nebraska
Xerada
New Hampshire .
Kaw Jersey
N't w Mexico
Wm York
North Carolina .
Ohio
...
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode IsUnarl ...
South Carolina
Vermont
Virginia
,
Washington Ter.
West Virginia....

2|
;i
2

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OE

Si
ill
39
o
SW, MO i 1, 180 017,720 I (13, 900 I 2, 526
15, 3:13
1,100
8, 120
3,144
5,100
9, 531
2,900
II, 3M
1,950
6.800
3,
754
l:i9.3T0 18,762 68,566 48,700
T, 0. II
14, 920 44,413 29,000
>
Hi, 5.-.K 10. 237 44, 765
1,580
76, 04.H
8,453 36, ,102 27, 500
4, 850
9,435
4, 161
3,200
C44
43, 791
4,058 19, 497 13, 500
2, 420
58,674
5, 024 26.860 20,:), 400
3, 870
'.no
4,950
9,562
700
1,717
339, 143 38,840 Hi-'. IMi 120, 100 13, 280
9,970
199, 030 20,569 92,584 67, 400
293, 464 33,583 140, 007 102. COO 15,459
272, 093 28, 070 1'jr.. 7'.'2 01,600 13,818
75, 128
7,146 :u..>i 25, 600
4, 288
6, 500
18,738
1,028
1,522
8.445
68,846
7,109 32,230 23,700
4,843
9. 500
27,327
1.300
1,316 11,760
320, 585 37,038 151,600 108, 700
4, 190
244,232 29, 357 116, 744 83, 400
7,809
87,379 11,701 42, 749 30, 100
3.7UH
32,053
3, 320 15,463 12, 000
2. 200
148, 776 15, 835 68,791 48, 600
6, 924
30, 104
16,
151
11.000
2,800
5,817
134.626 14, 175 64, 360 49, 300
5,226
23, 2113
11,896
0,
800
3, 100
4,697
65, 652
1,590
6, 666 30,994 23,400
59,
200
181, 450 13,663 79.914
5, 350
21,207
7,700
1,003
3,284 10,850
428,846 35, 400 193, 740 140, 000 15. 572
4, 723 20, 831 19, 500
5,080
60.619
2p2, 350 27, 838 130, 210 94,800 ii.-it:.
2.700
35,516
6,340 17, 01 ; 12,500
376, 492 30, 368 168,907 120, 700 15, 682
8,000
23,702
2. 431 11,003
700
21.398
0. 200
1, 700
2,228 11,369
3, 530
37, 207
t, IS] 16, 871 12, 600
54, 900 10, 210
156, 859 18, 420 7:.,
:i. omi
1, 500
100
797
2, 104
100
2, 720
55,905
4, 555 26, 179 21,
7,410
5. 233 85, 460 27. HI"
79,611
9, 594
2, 598
7,400
1.8C0
18,681
8,000
1.400
1,901 10,431
23,002
161,354 17, 024 76,342 55,400 I 6,640
15,924
7,921
4,000
250
2,600
4,959,892 | 522,219 2,322,64111,702,400 228,680

c.2
c
^3
$1, 573
1, 020
280
10. 308
8.613
10, 185
3, 090
961
3. 577
3,470
1,030
29,510
15,264
22, 405
20, 505
5,061
931
4, 470
1, 134
38, 710
25,652
8, 908
1,301
13, 3.-.S
2. 508
10, 199
2,217
0, 004
15, 405
2. 150
33. 128
3.119
21,270
2. "72
27, 7811
2, 30 I
542
1. 251
10, 585
604
2, 534
2.310
587
1, 121
14, 457
2, 771
404,931

148

REPORT OF THE J>OSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table L.Statement showing the number of third-class post-offices in each State and Ter
ritory, arranged to exhibit the number of each grade (salary $1,000 to (1,900 inclusive),
from July 1, 1887.

States and Territories.

Alabama .
Alaska . . .
Arizona . .
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida.
Georgia
Idaho .
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa . . .
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota

THIRD-CLASS POST-OFFICES.

149

Table M.Statement shotting the number of post-offices, the aggregates of gross receipts,
box-rents, box-rents and eommmissions, salaries of postmasters, allowances for separating
labor, and the surj)lus, and excess of box-rents and commissions,for each grade from 1,000
to $1,900 (salary), inclusive, in effect from July 1, 1857.
Four years ended March 31,
1887.
Grade.
So.
I
$1,000
1,100
$1,200.
$1. 300
$1,400
$1.500
*I.C00
$1.700.
$1.800
$1,900
Totals

122 $244,
20~\ 500,
.11 I
170 4s:i,
234 8J2,
252 hi;;..
Hill '.IIS,
170 !l".8,
111'. 747.
75 5.-8,
1,810 0, 768, 054

*a
tiri
*23. .-()_'
52, 871
48 081
4.1. 7ill
7!', 715
207
93. 193
103. 581
78, 5J0
02, 212
691,188

-=
3
--I c

S >,
So
v u
a91

$131,330 $122, 000

2f8, 437 277. 200
267. GOO 243, 000
240, G83 221,(00
413, 801 355, 000
469, 937 378, OdO
425,281 318,400
440. 723 29i). 200
329, 266 208. 800
I 243,810 142, COO
pi3,266,908 I 2,566,300

X- u
si
fJ
- 3

3g

$10, ooo
16,418
19, 110
20, 884
33,094
41,570
42, 138
47, nS9
:i5, rsi
29, 208
293, 738

$4, 937
13,907
13,581
11,983
31, 140
54,497
67,540
91, 708
81,919
72, 138
449,425

S=

Statement showing the numbir ofpost-offices and the average of gross receipts, box-rents, boxrents and commissions, salaries of postmasters, allowances for separating labor, and the
surplus and excess of box-rints and commissions, for each grade from $1,C00 to $1,900
(salary), inclusive, in effect from July I, 1887 :
Four quartern ended March
31, 1887.

t9
||

Grade.
-i- _o
2
$1,000..
$1,100.
$1,200..
$1, 300..
$1,400.
$1,500.
$1,600..
$1,700..
$1,800.
$1,900.

122
252
203
1711
2.-,4
252
199
170
110
75

$2,002.08
2. 240. 17
2, 534. 19
2, 842. 46
3, 239. 18
3, 830. 46
4,563.56
5, 444. 69
6, 444. 25
7,441.76

|=|
a .2
aI ia

$192.64 $1 076.47
184.27
209. 8:
239. 33 318. 22
2.17. 61 451.00
313. 84 629. 15
393. 08 864. 83
468. 31 137. 09
622. 62 504.10
670. 95 838.49
8J9. 49 251. 28

.Sa
a
Is

It
8
5s;

s>
SI

2g
Wit
rco
t c
-4

$1, oco
1, 100
1,200
1, 300
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,800
1,900

$87. 37
65. 15
04.16
122. 73
130.29
164,98
211.75
267. 50
300. 70
389.44

$40. 46
65. 18
06.01
70.49
122. 14
216. 20
339. 43
538. 45
732.06
901.84

y.

9 Oea
t<
S5
<
8.11.30
30.06
42.80
42. 13
23. 70
10.48
14.00
1.80
.33

150

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement on the basis of above data, showing per cent, of gross receipts (average) absorbed
for expenses (arerage) for each grade from 1,000 to 1,900 (salary), inclusive, in effect
from July 1, 1887.

Grade.
s
122
252
203
17(1
254
252
199
170
116
75

$1,000.
$1, 100.
$1, 300
(1,300
$1,400
l,500
$1,000
$1,700
$1,800
$1,900

9Bo
$2, 002
2,240
2,534
2, 842
3,230
3, 830
4,504
6,445
6,444
7,442

$1, 087
1, 165
1,294
1,423
1,530
1,605
1,812
1,968
2, 107
2,289

Table N.Statement showing the number of post-offices, and aggregates of gross receipts,
box-rents, box-rents and commissions, salaries of postmasters, allowances for separating
labor, and the surplus and excess of box-rents and commissions for each grade from $1,400
to $1,900 (salary), inclusive, in effect from July 1, 1887.
Four quarters ended March
31, 1887.
u

&O Q83C
si
11

3
-
11
-1
254 $822, 752
252 905, 277
199 908, 148
176 958, 265
no 747, 533
75 558, 132
4, 960, 107

$79,715 $413,804 $355, 600

99, 207 409, 937 378, 000
93, 193 425, 281 318.4U0
109, 581 440, 723 299, 200
78. 520 329, 265 208, 890
62, 212 243, 846 142, 500
022, 434 2, 322, 856 1, 702, 500

$33, 094
41,570
42, 138
47, 080
35, 581
29,208
228, 680

$31,
146 II
54,497
67. 540
94,768
84, 919
72,138 I.
405, 014

Statement showing the number of post-offices and the arerage of grots receipts, box-rents,
box-rents and commissions, salaries of postmasters, allowances, for separating labor, and
the surplus and excess of box-rents and commissions for each grade frotn$l, 400 to $1,1)00
(salary), inclusive, in effect from July 1, 1887.
Four quarters ended March
31, 1887.
32
2
6,1

252
199
176
110
75

$3, 239.18
3.830.46
4, 563. 56
5, 444. 69
R, 444. 25
7, 441. 76

el

-a
uu
G Ba aS5
o&o
$*8

$313.84
393. 68
408. 31
622. 02
670. 95
829. 49

$1,629.15
1, 864. 83
2.137. 09
2,504.10
2, 838. 49
3, 251. 28

SlS
> E2
$1,400
1, 500
1,600
1,700
1,800
1,900

eo
S3
o

9c

- $130. 29
104. 98
211.75
207. 50
306. 76
389. 44

$122. 14
216.26
339. 43
538.45
732. 06

THIED-CLASS POST-OFFICES.

151

Statement on the basis of above data, showing per cent, of grots receipts (average) absorbed
for expenses (average) Jor each grade from f1,400 to 1,000 (salary), inclusive, ineffect Jul!)
1.18W.

ll
Grade.
I3

1,400
*1,500
L600
1,700
1.800
1,800

B
to

<

251
263
1M
m
116

3, 239
3,830
I'M
5.415
0.444
7,442

a,5S iw
c." p
o
SB h-aa
E cs
1. 530
1,665
1.812
1,968
2, 107
2,289

47. H
43. 47
39. 70
36. 11
3.'. 09
30.77

Table O. Statement showing the salaries paid to the principal clerks in the 82 offices of
the first class.
Note.Those marked (IT) were appointed by direction or the Postmaster-General, as shown by records
in the office of General Superintendent Railway Mail Service.

ij
No.

Office.

3
I
5

11
aa

a ~>

3f. =6S

ooo
'4, 000 $2, 000
New York, N.Y.... 3,500
*3, 600J62,
500;$2,1, 500; 5,200*2,500
ooo l, 500[48,
2,5001 1,700 3,000 2,000
3,400
7001 3, 000
700W1, 200 ITS,
Chicago, 111
i
000
3,000
1,500!
1,500
2,000
1,200
2,000 1,500
100
1,200
Philadelphia, Pa... 3,400
2,500
500[
in, 800 1, Sim 2, 0'JO 1, 5"0 1,800! 1,300 2, 000 1,600
Boston, Mass
800
2.200
1,500
1,500
2,200
l,600l
2, 200 1, 250
1, 600
3,000
Saint Louis, Mo
600
3,000
Cincinnati, Ohio
eon 1, 200 1 -'. J 50i 1,500 1, 800 1, 000 1,800 1,200 1,800 1, 500
l,
1,800
1, 600
1,500 1,560 1,600 2,000
000'
San Francisco. Cal . 3,000
112, 230
1,500
000
2.500
Baltimore, Md
1,600) 1,000 1,6011
1,300 .
1,200
700 720 ' 1, 8'Hi
2.600
l.iooj
Brooklyn. N. Y
11, 540
1, 1001
2,300
1,250
I
640
Buffalo, N. Y
1,200
T2. 000
1, 600
1,100
1,700
400!.
Pittsburgh. Pa
\"2.o 000
1,550
1,400
1, 200
Cleveland, Ohio ... 1.600
800
.
000 1,100 2, U00
2, 000 1,400 2,000i
GOO
Washington, D. C 3. 000l
HI, 800
1, 700
800
2, 500 . . .
Detroit. Mich
2, I'm 2,400
1, 500
1, 600 1,100
1,500
1, 500
Now Orleans. La
1, 600 1, 050 1.600 1,000 1,200
1, 750] 1, 200
Milwaukee, Wis
(2.1O0)
HI, 200
1, 300
1,350
1,000
Kansas Citv, Mu... 2,000 ...
1,200, II1, 300
1,300 975| 800
990
Rochester. N. Y.... 2,500
1, 300
1,200 1,000 1,000
1.600|
Louisville. Ky
2,200
400
1,800
1,201'
1,000
Saint Paul. Minn. .. 2,100 ...
ui. 000
1,000
1,400
1, 250
Minneapolis, Minn. . 2,100 ..
i, 2001 750 1,200
ooo
850
1,600
Providence, R. I
1,700
1, 250
720
Indianapolis. Ind . . . 2,000
in, 500
800
OOO
1,000
1,240
1,
080
(2,000)
Albany, N. Y
ni, 100
930| 1,200
1,210
1,500...
970
Newark, N. J
i, 060
1,080 90" 1,400
1,700
Denver. Colo
1,000
1,000
1,100
2,000
Hartford, Conn
1,000 810 900
850
1,600 ..
e, N. Y
1,000
1, 000
1,200
Nebr
1, 500 ...
97,r
11,
1, 100
1,000
(2, 000)
bus, Ohio
1,200
1,200
11,
1,200
5. Ohio
2, 0001
1,000 650 720
900
i
Haven. Conn.. 1,900! 1,600
1,
100
mond, Vjt
1,000
1,200
(2, 000)
ni,
1,000
720
900
Moines, Iowa.. 1,200;...
1,200 1,050 1, 700
1,200
(2, 200)
Atlanta, Ga
1,300
1,800 ...
111,400! 1,000 1, 300 950! 1,200
Nashville.
1, 200 1,000 1,000
985
1,000 ...
boy. N. Y .
1,000
Worcester. I
1.000 ...
850 850
on
1,000 1,340 800 900
1, 020 1,020
Memphis, Tt
1.800 ...
l,20ll!
-2,000 h.hoo
600
Portland, Me
1.1""
JerseyrCitv. N.J... 1,600
l, ooo
900,
I Rapiids, Mich. 1,400 1,000
875,
600;
945
.Mass... 1,000

152

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table O.Statement showing the salaries paid to the principal clerks, etc.Continued.
Note.Those marked (Tf) were appointed by direction of the Postmaster-General, as shown by record?
in the office ot General Superintendent Railway Mail Service.
rdinotern,dent
~>a -Suopemoney
Sueplrivnterndyen.t sAupseirsntaendtent
L
5 a dcity

u
"as
~
i
dcity
elivery. "to
"E
la If 1

division. c
2
3
II
>.* =No.
Office.
Is
cc
p.5
1
II
G
e
5
a
Cashier.
a
la -3 o
$so
'u

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OB
9P. "5
*3OB COhs
a
m
i T.
OS
mT.
t=
<B
<
Om
SO
Peoria, 111
, 1,200
900
970
460
900
Lowell. Mass
1. 400
1,040
Saint Joseph, Mo... 1, 400
1,140
900
1,100
Dayton, Ohio
1,000
1, 800
700
600
1,300 900 1, 100
Portland, Oreg
1,000
1,225
1,500
Charleston, S. C 1,800
1,000
1,000
Savannah, Ga
1,700
1,000 900 1,000
950
900
1,000
Topcka, Kiins
1,500
1,225
900
1,070
Springfield, Ohio ... 1,132
870
708
820
1, 600
500
Trenton, N.J
820
1,050
1, 300
Utica, N. Y
1,100
850
1, 015
850
1, 200
Galveston, Tex
1, 725
1,000
900
Bridgeport, Conn...
960
(1.2 00)
1, 300
Augusta. Me
111,000
860
700
000
Los Angeles, Cal ... *1,
1,000
600
1,800
Oakland, Cal
850
Wilmington, Del ... '1, 300
800
750
1, 200
Lynn. Mass
900
Rarrisbiirgh, Pa 1,200
800
(1. 800)
900
800
1,000
Elmira, N. Y
1,000
815
900
liinghamton, N. Y., 1,000
"eoo
900
Dallas. Tex
i.'ioo
(i 500)
900
960
Norfolk, Va
, 1,400
870
Lincoln, Nehr
1, 100
600
Reading, Pa
835
1)00 650 925
600
Allegheny, Pa
800
900
5900
600
Jacksonville, Fla... 1,500
060
....
800
m,
200
New Bedford, Mass -1,400
680
740
Burlington, Iowa . . . 1, 600
1,000
1,400 .... 600
660
1, 700
Dubuque, Iowa
500 .... MB
990
1,400
Quincy, 111
900
90C
S.ic-ramento, Cal .., 1,
1,469
1,061
810 .... 96l
Davenport, Iowa ... 1,250
850
Scranton, Pa
1,050
870
900
950
1,300
Erie, Pa
Roekford, III
780
900
600
1,420
Chattanooga, Tenn
840
600
1,400
], 100
n Bangor, Me
"Wheeling, W. Va .. 1,460
111,300
900 750
delivery
.*And
\ superintendent
.
;..,.,.i.,,., city
...i,;.. division.
..,..1 regissuperintendent
money-order
and
tar division.

;And superintendent registry division,

And superintendent I

Table P. Statement contrasting the aggregate gross receipts which ncc-ued at offices of
the first, second, and third classes for the four quarters ended March 31, 188l>, and March
31, 1887, arranged to show amount and increase of receipts, also per cent, of increase by
classes ; also the number of offices in each class tor 1886 and 1887, and the increase and
per cent, of increase of offices by clashes July 1, 1887.
Presidential offices.
Aggregate gross receipts at Presidential offices.
Increaso fourquaretersnded
Fourquaretersnded
Fourquaretersnded
Increase
Increase.
Increase
March31,
March31,
M31,
srch
Julyl,
18 7.
1
8
7
.
1
8
7
.
1
8
7
.
im
July
11,8 7.
>>
3
t>
Per cent
Per cent.
9.42
75
9.33 $19, 738, 960. 00 $21, 598, 951. 00 $1,859,991.00
82
7
o
8.97
435
8.75 6, 267, 399. 00 6, 829, 659. 00 562, 260. 0J
400
35
4.05
1,769 1,819
50
2.83 6, 485, 192. 58 6, 747, 552. 00 262, 359. 42
8.26
2,244 2,236
92
4. 10 32,491, 551.58 65,176,162.00 2,684,610.42

Appendix B.

Post-Office Department,
Office of Law Clerk,
Washington, D. ., September 20, 1887.
Sir : I have the honor to submit herewith a statement of the number
of post-offices and postal stations where premises have been leased by
the Government, showing the annual rent paid, the total salary and
allowances, box-rents and commissions, surplus or deficiency, and gross
receipts at each office.
This statement covers the leases in effect June 30, 1887.
Very respectfully,
J. VV. Nichol,
Imic Clerk.
Hon. W. F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.
153

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List of post-offices which were raised to the second c!ass July 1, 18s7, for which provision,
either by lease or rental allowance, has not yet been made, showing postmaster's estimate
of what provision will be necessary for them; also showing present allowances, box-rents
and commissions, and gross receipts.
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mate of allow* Present allowances
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for
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Office.

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Aberdeen, Dak . - Amcsbury, Mm .

Columbia, Mo ....
Colurubus, Ind
Fiudlay. Obio
GardenCitv, Kans
Iroutoo, Ohio
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
MuDi'ie, Ind
Norwich, N. Y
Oneonta, N. Y
Pasadena, Cal
Penn Tan, N. Y
Pottstown, P
Kanid City, Dak
Ked Bluff. Cal
Koanoke, Va
Saint Augustine, Via
San Bernardino, Cal.
Santa Fe, N. Mex ...
So'tl-Praminghani,Mas]
Spokane Falls, Wash
Wallmgford.Conu . . .
TVntertown, Wis

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700
700
900

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2, 400
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3,300
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2,500
2,500
3,025
2,000
2,700
2,500
3, 200
2, 100
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2, 400
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2, 700
2,800
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List of post-offices which were raised to the tecond class July 1, 1887, etc. Continued.
RECAPITULATION.
Allowance for rent, fuel,
and light.
Total
mounts.
Total number of offices leased
Aggregate allowed at above offices (303) whereat leases are in oper
ation
Number ofoffices wbereat allowance* are made for rent, fuel, and light
Aggregate allowed for rent, fuel, and light at above offices (102)
Aggregate ullowtd lor fuel and light at offices where amounts for
fuel and light are not included in lease
.Aggregate ofannual allowances for rent.fuel,and light, as above stated
Number of new (July 1, 1887) second-class post-offices whereat con
tracts for leases are pending
Aggregate amount allowed under said contracts
Number of stations whereat leases are in operation
Aggregate allowed for rent, fuel, and light at above stations (50)
Number of stations whereat contracts for leases have been approved
Aggregate amount involved in said contracts (3)
Aggregate allowed for rent, fuel, and light nuder leases at stations (r>3)
Number of stations whereat annual allowances for rent, fuel, and light
Aggregate allowed for rent, fuel, and light at above stations (94)
Number of new second c-lsss offices whereat allowances for rent, fuel,
and light are under consideration
.Imount (estimated) required for rent, fuel, and light at above offices
(28)
,
Number of offices wbereat contracts for leases have been made
Aggregate amount involved under said contracts for rent, fuel, and
ht .
Aggregate amount of allowances for rent, fuel, and light heretofore
made for said offices
Additional amount required to complete contracts (10) as above stated
Grand total for rent, fuel, and light October 31, 1887

Aggregate
amounts.

303
285, 729. 50 $285, 729. 50
102
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Appendix C.
Inquiry into tiie Proper Organization of Post -Offices and
Clerical Allowances.

Rooms of Post-Office Commission,

Post-Office Department,
Washington, October S!5, 1887.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postinaster-Gtncral:
Sir: The. undersigned, commissioners designated in your order No. 89, dated May 8,
1887, to investigate the public service in the first and second class post-offices of the
United States, and to formulate a uniform system of classification aDd compensation
therein,
haveabove
the honor
to submit
thetofollowing
:
The order
referred
to seems
indicatereport
five distinct
lines of inquiry, which
may be arranged as relating^ to
First.Employments: (a) Character, (6) measure, (c) value.
Second. Employe's : (o) Capacity, (ii) time, (c) compensation.
Third. Organization : (a) Supervision, (ii) operation, (c) cost.
Fourth.Classification : (a) Employments, (b) compensation, (c) post-offices.
Fifth.Statistics: (n) Quality, (6) quantity, (c) arrangement.
(1) Employments." An analytical inquiry iuto the nature and character of the work
of every kind required to be performed for the proper conduct of the public business
at post-offices." " The differentiation and definition of the various subjects of cler
ical service with reference to the quantity of man power necessary to performance,"
in order to " fix a unit of measurement, in quantity and in time, by which the clerical
labor may be awarded " for each specific duty. That is to say :
(a) As to character or variety ot operations.
(2i) As to measure of bulk, and of requisites to accomplishment.
(c) As to value in their dependence upon security, skill, and dispatch.
(2) Employe's."An analytical inquiry into the best means of measuring the serv
ices of officers and clerks, in such post-offices, necessary to the performance of those
duties." The commissioners are directed to inquire "not so much into the necessary
amounts requisite for the proper discharge of the public business at such offices as
into the principles by which measurement of the force adequate to their needs
may be discovered and formulated ;" to " ascertain and prescribe, uniformly as far as
possible, and specifically indicating necessary exceptions, a system of proper arrange
ment of the ollicers and clerks," etc. They are to givo latitude " to the variations
arising from difference in business capacity and power of administrative performance
in different men." In other words to inquire :
(a) As to capacity or skill of employe's.
(6) As to timo (duration) and order of time proper for daily tours of duty.
'(c) As to compensation for service rendered.
(3) Organization. " They shall ascertain and prescribe, uniformly as far as possi
ble, and specifically indicating necessary exceptions, a system or arrangement of the
proper officers and clerks, with proper classification of their duties and pay, to the
end that, upon the reports nnd returns to bo made in such manner as shall be devised
and determined, a just and proportionally equal allowance may be made to the sev
eral post-offices, according to the labors and duties devolving upon each respectively."
That is, to deviso rules :
(a) For uniform supervision, management, custody of properties, etc.
(6) For uniform operation, in order that similar occ upations anil duties may, in all
offices, receive analogous designation, rank, and compensation.
(c) For uniform cost of service (based upon amount of labor and responsibility) in
offices of similar grade.
(4) Classification."To prescribe a system or arrangement of the proper officers and
clerks with proper classification of their duties and pay," which seems to carry with
it a grouping of the offices, etc. That is to say :
(o) To classify employments, locating together in the same group such only as are
homogeneous in their character.

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(6) To classify compensations, awarding similar pay for services which require
equal skill, or ability, celerity, strength, or responsibility, as the case may be.
(e) To classify (grade) post-offices into groups in which transaction, employes, reve
nues, are similar in number or amount and in character.
(5) Statistics.Of " the natnre and character of the work of every kind to be per
formed for the proper conduct of the public business at post-offices of the first and
second classes, and the best means of measuring the services of officers and clerks,
and the best methods of securing discriminating and accurate returns of the work
performed." That is :
(a) As to quality (character) of w ork, measure of skill, celerity, physical strength,
or financial responsibility requisite to its performance.
(b) As to quantity of such work within a given period which should be required of
employe's of a given average standard of capacity.
(c) As to arrangement of employments and employes into a systematic and harmo
nious whole, and the tabulation of the same.
Ia compliance with said order, and in pursuance of its intent, our interpretation of
which is above set forth, yonr commission entered upon its duties on the 10th day of
May last, and it has devoted its entire time to the work in hand until the present
date. During the last fonr months the members of the commission have personally
inspected, and have obtained reports and statistics in relation to the organization
and management of the post-offices at New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston,
Saint Louis, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Saint Paul, Buffalo,
Hartford. New Haven, and very many other first, as well as second class post-offices.
The reports thus obtained are herewith placed at yonr disposal. Their details are
too varied and prolix to be embodied in this report.
NOMENCLATURE.
The technical nomenclature used in post-offices is heterogeneous in character, and
in many cases neither elegant nor expressive. The words department and division
are used interchangeably aod indiscriminately; in some offices the chief groupings of
labor being called departments, and the subordinate or inferior divisions, while in other
division is the principal word and department is applied to the most iusiguificaut sec
tions or subdivisions of groups. In some cases the employes assume titles not war
ranted by regulation nor by the character of their service; such as general superin
tendent, superintendent, chief, etc., each vieing with the other in the struggle to
dignity his position with the most high-sounding title.
Your commission deems it a duty to recognize at the outset a uniform system of no
menclature, composed of terms short, expressive, and well adapted to their uses, and
to suggest that ail post-office employe's be required to adopt said system. Your atten
tion is respectfully called to the following definitions of the leading terms referred to
above, and to their significations as used in this report, a use which has found place in
in many of the best managed post-offices :
Department : Defined as " one of the principal divisions of executive government,"
ought not to be permitted in the nomenclature of post-offices or other subordinate
branches or bureaus of Government organization.
Division : "The portion separated by the dividing of a mass," commends itself as
describing the principal groups into which post-office operations are separated.
Section : "A distinct part of a class," (or division) is the word best adapted to rep
resent the secondary or subordinate groups into which the primary are subdivided.
Crew: "A company," etc., "the seamen belonging to a vessel," etc., seems well
adapted to designate the grouped employes at a section.
Squad : "A small party," may be used to convey the idea of the petit groups into
which a crew is divided.
"Superintendent : "Ono who has tho oversight and charge of something, with the
power of direction," is the word best adapted to describe the chiefs of division.
Foreman : "The chief of a set of hands, or an overseer," therefore, " the chief of a
crew" (like tho sergeant in a military company) is an employe^ next subordinate to
him, who has "the power of direction," and is, therefore, properly applied to the
chiefs of sections or secondary groups.
Staff : "A corps of executive officers connected with some large establishment, who
act in carrying out its designs," is more appropriate, as being more comprehensive
than "executive," as a designation of section A of the firet division of a post-office.
Staff includes executive, treasury, supplies, etc.
Finance : " Revenue," should be the title of section B of the first division, which
should embrace every transaction relating to the receipt, custody, and disbursement
of moneys, auditing of accounts, etc.
* The term " general superintendent" should not be permitted.

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Grade: "A step or degree in any series, rank, or ordei," is more appropriately
applied to the st atus of a post-office, as developed by the number or cost of its trans
actions or the number of its employe's, than " class, " which is applied to groups with
distinct and fixed boundaries and inflexible characteristics.
Tour: "Anything done successively, or by regular order; a turn," is a military
term which is in common nso in many post-offices to designate the consecutive hours of
daily duty assigned to each crew or group of employe's. The word is short and ex
pressive, and may bo adopted as convenient for general use in the post-olflce vocab
ulary. It answers to the word relief (military), relay (stage couch), shift (mining),
turn, etc. The daily tours of duty are usually three of eight hours each.
Sort : "A kind or species; any number or collection of individual things charac
terized by the same or like qualities," is properly applied to portions of mail matter
which have been divided into separate lots for convenience of distribution or of dis
patch to different localities.
Sortation : To the business of sorting or separating into such lots, and
Sorter : To the person who performs the work of sortation, while
Distribute: " To divide among several," defines the work of subdividing the sorted
or separated lots, aud of placing their units into individual or alphabetical boxes or
drawers.
Distributer and distribution are used to designate the person who distributes, aud
the work of distributing, the individual pieces of mail matter into their final re
ceptacles.
Separator and separation are used in the same sense as sorter and sortation.
ORGANIZATION OF POST OFFICES.
The development of an operative system of postroffice organization must, in logical
seqnence, progress through five distinct stages, which for convenience may be de
nominated divisions.
These divisions may be classified advantageously and harmoniously as (1) staff, (2)
dispatch, (:!1 delivery, (4) registry, (5) money-order, to one or another of which may
be assigned legitimately every species of transaction appertaining to, or properly per
formed in, a local or inland post-office.
First (staff) division.To the staff division belongs tho duty of giMieral supervision
and management, the receipt and disbursement of moneys, the custody and repair of
properties, and the furnishing to the public of general information of postal import.
The local post-office can not be opened for the transaction of business with the pub
lic until after the more or less complete organization of this division. It is therefore
the framework of the structure, and the first in order of numerical sequence. It
naturally subdivides itself into the following sections : Section A, executive ; Section
Ii, finance; Section C, equipment ; Section D, directory.
Section A is supervisory, and to it appertain general oversight, management, enstody of rooms or buildings, correspondence, aud the making up of records and reports.
Section B is financial. To it appertain tho receipt, custody, and disbursement of
furds, tho auditing of accounts, and the recording of all monetary transactions. It
embraces the duties of tho treasurer, tho cashier, the auditor, the paymaster, and the
financial secretaries of other establishments.
Section C comprises whatever relates to the procurement and custody of supplies,
the repair of furniture and equipments, the arrangement of partitions and screens,
etc. It corresponds to the quartermaster's bureau in military organizations.
To Section L> (in many offices improperly designated " the inquiry division ") be
longs the labor of deciphering blind addresses, the furnishing of information to the
public in regard to location of post-offices, and the proper addresses for mail matter,
in regard to postal laws, regulations, and rulings, and tho answering of inquiries in
relation to tho operations of tho post-office establishment. It corresponds to the
" bureau of information " of railway companies.
Second (dispatch) division (sometimes denominated the mailing division).A postoffice having been authorized, and quarters obtained therefor, in a community pre
viously destitute of postal facilities, and a first division, more or less complete,
having been organized, the next progressive step is obviously the opening of the
post-office to the public for the transaction of its legitimate business, the first of
which is the collecting of letters and packets, and their dispatch to the persons ad
dressed. Obviously this service should be performed through the agency of a second,
or dispatch, division, whoso labor, for convenience of operation, is most naturally
divided into two sections, viz: Section A, letter dispatch; Section B, packet dis
patch.
Two other sections are sometimes recognized in the largest post-offices, the first of
which 1s variously denominated the "foreign department," the " foreigu division,"
etc., and the second the "newspaper department," tho "newspaper and periodical

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department," etc. In the offices of Chicago, and Boston an unnecessary expense ag

gregating $4,000 per annnm iB sustained by the Government in order that these sub
divisions of the dispatching service may sport the dignity of separate bureaus or
departments. All outgoing mail matter, whether addressed to foreign or domestic
post-offices, and whether consisting of letters, papers, books, packages, parcels, or
simply articles with address-tags attached, is properly assignable to either tho letter
or packet section, and legitimately belongs to the dispatch division.
We earnestly recommend that all such petit bureaus be prohibited, and that post
masters be instructed that all outgoing and transit mail matter of every description
be placed in the custody and nnder the direction of the superintendent of mails.
To Section A may be assigned conveniently all letters, postal cards, and other mat
ter entitled to transportation at letter or first-class rates, and possibly also all circu
lars or other matter inclosed in unsealed envelopes.
To Section B should belong all matter inclosed in wrappers, boxes, bags, or pack
ages of every description (including periodicals and books) entitled to transportation
at less than letter rates.
Third (delivery) division.Next in order of natural sequence is the transmission to,
and receipt at, the new post-office of replies (letter or paoket) to letters dispatched
through its agency. The labor of distribution and delivery of this matter to the
persons' addressed logically belongs to a third, or delivery, division. This labor
naturally subdivides itselfinto three sections, viz, office, carrier, and special delivery,
bnt for convenience of classification and operation we add another section, viz : Sta
tion (branch office) delivery.
The delivery service, then, is subdivided into Section A, office delivery ; Section B,
carrier delivery-; Section C, station delivery; Section D, special delivery.
To Section A should be assigned the delivery of all mail matter addressed to the
general delivery ("poste restante") and box sections within the post-offico; to Section
B, all matter proper to be delivered outside the post-office, at residences, hotels, board
ing-bouses, places of business, etc ; to Section C, all which can most conveniently be
delivered through the intermediate agency or branch or subordinate post-offices;
and to Section D, all which bears stamps entitling it to immediate delivery by special
messenger.
Fourth (regUtry) division.When, after long experience with a system, or establish
ment, organized as above set fortha system practically complete in itselfit has
been found that unavoidable losses of letters and packets in transit occur from time
to time, some scheme seems necessary for insuring greater security to valuable letters
and packets,tbe expense of which can only be covered by au additional tax upou
the sender, a fourth, or registry, division is in natural sequence orgauized, the
province of which is, by means of records and receipts, to bo kept and exchanged by
special custodians and messengers, to throw additional safeguards around the custody
and transportation of valuable matter. This division, like the second, naturally
subdivides itself into Section A, letter registry ; Section B, packet (or merchandise)
registry.
Fifth (money-order) division.When, notwithstanding an immense reduction in the
number and value of letters lost while in the custody of the agents of the Post-Office
Department, as the result of the establishment of the registry system, it is found that
occasional losses of money continue to occur, for which restitution is, at least, impracti
cable or unprovided for, an additional adjunct scheme is devised for greater security in
the transmission of money through the mails by means of drafts or checks of one spe
cially designated post-office upon another, through which means loss is rendered theo
retically impossible. (To this device or scheme is subsequently added a minor form of
check called a postal note, for which a smaller fee or tax is exacted, in consideration
of the assnmption, by the sender, of the risk of its loss or destruction after issue.)
This organization is called the " money-order system," and in the local post-offico
naturally constitutes the "fifth (money-order) division," which is conveniently Bubdivided into Section A, domestic money-order ; Section B, international money-order ;
Section C, postal note.
EMPLOYES.
In great post-offices, in which, by reason of the vast number of annual transactions,
the employment of a large operative force becomes necessary, it is possible so to subdivide and classify employments that each employe1 may be permanently and constantly
assigned to some specific duty, thereby contributing greatly to excellency of service
at well as economy of management.
In descending the scale itbecomes necessary to reduce the number of the operatives
and to merge or combine duties and employments, likewise to reduce the compensa
tion of many in a measure proportionate to the reduced measure of supervisory or
financial onus and the operative skill required.
Recurring to the first division, the following-named employe's find, or may find, in
our opinion, a logical demand for their services in post-offices in which the amount
of matter handled necessitates the employment of a very large corps of operatives.

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employes of section a (first division).

(1) The assistant postmaster, who is, next to the postmaster, the chief executive
officer, with general supervision over the whole business of the first division as well as
of the post-office,
(2) Secretary.
Stenographer.
(4) Recorder ; clerk and hook-keeper in charge of records, files, statistics, corre
spondence, official orders, bnlletins, etc.
(0) Messengers; duties as designated.
((>) Janitors; duties as designated.
(7) Watchmen ; duties as designated.
(8) Firemeu; duties as designated.
(9) Laborers; duties as designated.
employes of section n (first division.
(1) Accountant (auditor) ; in charge of section, of financial transactions, and audit
of accounts.
(2) Book-keeper; records financial transactions and assists accountant.
(3) Cashier; iu charge of receipt, custody, and disbursement of moneys.
(4) Assistant cashier (same as cashier).
(5) Salesmen of stamps, envelopes, postal cards, etc
(0) Collectors of postage on second-class matter.
(7) Collectors of under-paid postages.
*
(8) Collectors of box rents.
(9) Miscellaneous; sales of waste paper, etc.
(10) Stamp agents.
(11) Messengers.
employes of section c (first division).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(G)
(7)

Foreman of repairs ; the -workman in charge.

Stock clerk.
Supply clerk.
Printers.
Pressmen.
Mechanics (cabinet-makers, pouch repairers, etc.).
Laborers.
EMPLOYES OF SECTION D (FIRST DIVISION).

(1) Foreman ; in charge of public information.

(2) Assistant foreman (same as above).
(3) Clerks; in charge of inspector's cases, unmailable matter, unclaimed mail, nuaddressed matter, forwardod matter, nixes, etc.
(4) Messengers.
EMPLOYES OF SECTION A (SECOND DIVISION).
(1) Superintendent; in charge of division.
(2) Assistant superintendent.
(3) Stenographer; in charge of correspondence, orders, etc.
(4) Foremen.
(5) Operatives, graded, viz : Separators, or sorters, helpers, distributers, mail open
ers, mail closers, pouch examiners, stampers, dispatchers, etc.
(6) Porters.
(7) Laborers.
EMPLOYES OF SECTION B (SECOND DIVI8ION).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Foremen.
Operatives (as in Section A).
Porters.
Laborers.

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EMPLOYES OF SECTION A (THIRD DIVISION).

(1) Superintendent; in chargo of division.
(2) Assistant superintendent.
('.$) Recorders.
(4) Foremen.
(5) Operatives, graded, viz : Separators, or sorters, distributers, searchers, forward
ers, window clerks, stampers, etc.
EMPLOYES OF SECTION B (THIRD DIVISION).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Assistant superintendent ; in charge of carrier service.

Recorders.
Foremen.
Operatives (as in Section A).
Carriers.
Collectors.
EMPLOYES OF SECTION C (THIRD DIVISION).

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(1) Assistant superintendent; in chargo of branch offices.

(2) Chief clerks at branch offices.
(3) Operatives (as in other sections).
EMPLOYES OF SECTION D (THIRD DIVISION).
(1) Foreman ; in chargo of special (messenger) delivery.
(2) Record clerks.
(3) Messengers.
EMPLOYES OF SECTION A (FOURTH DIVISION).
(1) Superintendentj in charge.
(2) Assistant superintendent.
(3) Foremen.
(4) Clerks, graded, viz : Re gistera, recorders, punchers, checkers, openers, stamp
ers, mailing and delivery clerks, etc.
(5) Watchmen.
EMPLOYES OF SECTION B (FOURTH DIVISION).
(1) Foreman.
(2) Clerks (as in first section).
EMPLOYES OF SECTION A (FIFTH DIVISION).
(t)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
?)
8)

Superintendent; in charge of division.

Assistant superintendent.
Cashier ; receives and disburses only.
Issuing clerks.
Examiners of orders for payment.
Recorders ; files, records, reports, and weekly statements.
Advice clerks.
Messengers.
EMPLOYES OF SECTION B (FIFTH DIVISION).

(1) Chief international clerk, in charge.

(21 Issuing clerks, examiners, recorders, and messengers (as in Section A).
EMPLOYES OF SECTION C (FIFTH DIVISION).
(1) Chief postal-note clerk, in charge.
(2) Issuing clerks, examiners, recorders, and messengers (as in Sections A and B).
Uote.The mailing, city delivery, registry, and money-order service of branches
should be under the immediate charge of the respective superintendents at the chief

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REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

UNIT OF SERVICE.
It is impossible, in the estimation of your Commission, to establish a uniform unit
of measurement of service. Iu each division a different unit must be recognized, and
it is scarcely within the range of mathematical science to reduce them to a common
unit or denomination. The unit of expense of supervision must depend largely upon
the number of employe's, the size and arrangement of the post-office building, and
the facilities furnished by the Government.
Supervision as well as operation is much more economical in a building of ample
size, where all the business is transacted upon a single floor, well lighted and venti
lated, and in which each division has ample screen-inclosed space, located in the most
convenient juxtaposition with other divisions, and with the lobbies, and having exits
and entrances abundant and convenient, than it is upon two or three Moors, in a scant,
dark, and ill-ventilated edifice, where the divisions are uncomfortably difficult of ac
cess to each other and to the lobbies, entrances, and exits.
In tho first or staff division the data which we have obtained indicate that the ag
gregate compensation of employes in offices of the first class averages about
per
cent, of the gross receipts, or of 1 per cent, per employe', averaging the salaries of the
division at $1,000 each.
A basis of expense such as this is not founded absolutely upon correct mathematical
or logical principles, but it approximates thereto, and may be used as a temporary
expedient until greater experience shall have developed a more satisfactory unit of
measurement. Probably hereafter the proper cost ofstaff service, and of an equitable
compensation to postmasters likewise, may be arrived at with a reasonable degree of
accuracy by using a certain fixed percentage of the aggregate cost of the service
in the other four divisions.
In the second division the statistics go to show that the average annual labor capac
ity of each employe" in large offices should be the handling of not less than 1,400,000
pieces of original or transit matter ; in the third division.not less than 1,200,000 pieces
delivered in the city, (exclusive of labor of carriers) ; in the fourth division, about
45,000 pieces of registered matter dispatched, delivered, and handled in transit ; and
in the fifth division, 30,000 completed transactions.*
These figures are for offices where a heavy force is employed. The average capac
ity of the employe' decreases and the total number of employe's required increases in
the ratio of the decrease in the aggregate annual num ber of transactions of an office.
Below we give in diagram form an il lustrati ve model of the service of an office the
number and the cost of compensation of whose employe's is fixed upon the basis
above set forth :
Model ofpost-office.
[Gross receipts, $1,000,000. Transactions as hereinbelow stated.]
Units employes.

Annual labor capacity.

Divisions of service.

Per unit of service.

Total.
Measure.

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Staff..
Dispatch
Delivery
Registry
Money-order..
Total

Percent.ofgross
eceipts.
1,400, 000
1,200,000
45,000
30, 000

Character.
Variable
Pieces bandied. .
....do
...do
Transactions

Indefinite.
112, 000, 000
84, 000, 000
540,000
300, 000

Aggre
gate
Average cost of
Number. compen service.
sation.
$1,000 $25,000
850 08.000
-'5 67,750
900 10,800
1,000 10,000
171,550

Average compensation per employe

$870.81
Percentage of gross receipts absorbed in clerk hire
17. 155
"By the act of March 3, 1883, tho total compensation forthetransactionof the moneyorder business, except that of international exchange, is fixed at a commission of 3 J
cents for each money-order issued, paid, or repaid, aud for each certificate of deposit
issued, 1 cent for each postal note issued, and} cent, for each postal note paid. A inonej order transaction upou this basis, assuming the order as the unit, is one order or cer
tificate (issued or paid), 3} postal notes issued, or 41 postal notes paid. In practice
the labor of issuing a postal note is equivalent to half a transaction, and of its pay
ment to one-third of a transaction, ami we so assume in this report. No commission
is fixed by law for the listing and certification of inter national orders at the eight ex
change offices of the United States, but experience has proven that the total la'
nected with such certification, etc., averages for each order about double
domestic money order.

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In tbe above model no account is taken of the cost of carrier sorvice for the reason
that in the "suggestions to the Commission," which are appended to tbe PostmasterGeneral's order No. 89, of May 8, 1887, we find these words : "It is not designed
that the Commission shall give attention to the number of carriers necessary to
adequately and properly deliver the local mail ; but proceeding upon the assumption
that sufficient carriers are provided for that purpose, they should inquire what cler
ical force within the post-office, if any, should be assigned to this branch of duty,
and how it should be measured ; " and for the additional reason that the cost of the
carrier service is not defrayed out of the amount allowed through tbe salary and al
lowance division, notwithstanding the fact that such service is identical, except in
its peripatetic nature, with that of the clerk who delivers mail to the public through
the box or general-delivery wickets.
In our opinion, the average annual performance of tho employe's of the third divis
ion, as shown in the above table, should be arrived at by dividing the aggregate num
ber of pieces handled in the division by the sum of all its employes, carriers included,
and the aggregate expense of that division, so far as it acts as a factor in establish
ing the status of an office in group or grade, should include the compensation of
carriers.
The model upon. page 88 of this report, if modified to include carrier service, would
appear as shown on page 89.
Model ofpost-office (to includefree-delivery service).
[Gross receipts, $1,000,000. Transactions as hereinbelow stated.]
Units employes.

Annual labor capacity.

Divisions ofservice.

Per unit of service.

Total.
Measure.

Character.

(1) Staff

Per cent, ofgross

recipts.
1,400,000
(3) Delivery
336,000
(4) Begistry
45, 000
(5) Honey-order ...
30,000
Total

do
do

Aggregate
cost of
Average service.
Number. compen
sation.

Indefinite.
112, 000, 0?0
84, 000, 000 <)
540, 000
300, 000

* Clerks.
t Carriers.
Average compensation per employe
Percentage of gross receipts absorbed in clerk hire and free-delivery sorvice

25
80
*70
tl80
12
10
377

$1, 000 $23, 000

850 68,000
825 57,150
950 171,000
900 10,800
1,000 10,000
342,550

$908. 62
34. 255

NEW YORK POST-OFFICE.

The New York post-office is for the United States what the London office is for the
United Kingdom, the great international exchange and distributing center of thenatioD, it might almost be said for the western continent. In many features its char
acter and service are peculiar and distinct from those of all other post-offices ; San
Francisco being nearest akin.
Its organization and management are excellent, but are too complex for and only
partially adapted to the characteristics of the service in other cities. In November,
1686.
employes"first,
and employments
were grouped
tho following
'stairthe(special);"
auditor;" "second,
cashier;"into
"third,
mailing;"divisions:
"fourth,
city delivery ; " " fifth, money-order ; " " sixth, registry."
In our opinion the grouping sot forth upon the tenth page of this report is the
most simple and natural. Under it the stall', auditor, aud cashier of New York would
lie assigned to the first division, the mailing would then become the second, and the
city delivery the third, while the money-order and registry would exchange positions
in the order of numerical seqnence.
Aa the organization of the New York office has been frequently investigated and is
thoroughly understood, we will not dilate upon it here. It should be graded at the
head of the list as " special."
Permit us in this connection to state our earnest conviction that the business of the
exchange of mails and of money orders between the United States and foreign coun

REPORT' OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

tries, now performed for the most part through the agency of the post-offices at New
York and San Francisco, should bo placed under the direct supervision and manage
ment of an agent of the Postmaster General, through whom it can be much more sat
isfactorily as well as economically managed. In our opinion no more cogent reason
exists, especially in the business of money-order exchange, for the control of this
agency by the postmasters of New York and San Francisco than foi the assumption
by them of the management of the business of t he manufacture of stamps, stamped
envelopes, postal cards, and postal notes, now so satisfactorily accomplished through
the independent agencies of the Post-Office Department.
GRADING OF POST-OFFICES.
It will be inferred, doubtless, from the foregoing illustrations that the unit of meas
urement of service, and the grade of post-offices dependent, thereon, as understood by
your Commit! ion, must be arrived at through factors, diverse in themselves, whose
atomio structures are not by nature homogeneous. In other words, the unit from
which the grade of a post-office is developed must be composite in its nature. It is
impossible to reduce the various species of transactions, or the capacity of the persons
employed thereon, to a common denomination. Grade, must therefore depend either
upon tlio total Dumbefof employes required for the given service iu each office or
upon the aggregate cost of such service. Neither of these factors is absolutely uni
form. Uniformity of service is impossible because organization and the allotment of
work gives the great offices the advantage over the small in the amount of labor per
formed by a given number of persons, while difference in salaries and other items of
expense operates in the opposite direction. Manifestly, however, the aggregate cost
of the service in dollars is the safest basis of gradation, for the reason that the in
creased expense in larger post-offices, incurred by reason of the higher salaries therein
paid, is iu a measure offset by the gains resulting from greater efficiency obtained
through perfected organization and distribution of labor.
In fact, we are impressed more and more firmly with the belief that the royal road
to economy as well as excellence in post-office operation and control lies in securing
the permanent services of educated and zealous experts, upon equitable scales of com
pensation, by which means, through celerity, carefulness, and perfect organization,
the minimum of numbers as to employe's and the maximum of accomplishment as to
service may be attained.
Referring to the " models of post-offices" upon pages 88 and S9 of this report, and to
the explanations and suggestions in relation thereto, permit us to add that, in the es
timation of your Commission, the introduction of the cost of free-delivery service as
a factor in establishing the grade of a post-effice is in perfect conformity with the
principle of grouping and grading herein set forth, inasmuch as it is an integral part
of the expense of the delivery division, though paid from a separate fund.
Following we give two models illustrating our views in regard to the grouping and
grading of post-offices of the first and second classes. In each the principle is the
same, as well as the number and designation of both groups and grade. In the first
the element of cost of clerk hire alone enters as the governing factor, while in the
second the expense of both clerk hire and carrier service is considered. Necessarily
the maximum and minimum limits of expense for each grade are much higher in the
latter than in the former.
Diagram (A) illustrating proposed system of groups and grades of pont-ojfices of the first
and second classes {cost offree-delivery service omitted).
Cost of service.
Group.

Grade.
From minimum. To maximtun.

New York, N. T
B
C

Special
Third
Fifth
Sixth
Eiehth
Ninth

$800, 001 Not limited.

$800,000
250, 001
250,000
150, 001
75, 001
150, OCO
75.000
40, 001
24, 001
40,000
24,000
12. 001
12,000
5,001
5,000
2.001
2,000
1

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Diagram (B) illustrating proposed system of //roups and grades of post-offices of the first
and second classes (cost offree-delivery service included).
Coat of service
Group.

Grade.
From ruiuimum. To maximum.

3ewTork, N. T

.1

Third
Fifth
Sixth
Soventh
l'.iirhtb
Ninth

$1. 000, 001 Not limited.

500, 001
11, 000. 000
200, Oitt
500,000
75,001
200, O00
40,001
75,000
20, 001
40, 000
10, 001
20, 000
4,001
10, 000
1,501
4,000
1
1,500

It is impossible to state the number of first ami se court class offices which will ar
range themselves in each of the above grades until after the proposed plan of organ
ization shall have been in operation loug enough to permit of the receipt aud tabu
lation of a comprehensive system of statistics, but. tlio present allowances for clerks
and carriers give au approximate basis of such arrangement, which would be as fol
lows under the second of the foregoing diagrams :
No. office.
Special
1
Group A :
First grado
Second grado
Third grade

:i
(i
H

Total

17

Group B :
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade

12
20
69

Total

101

Group C :
Seventh grado
Fighth grade
Ninth grade

74
9ii
18C

Total

356

Grand total

47!
COMPENSATION.

Your Commission finds that the present compensation of the assistant postmaster
averages a fraction over 50 per centum of that of the postmaster iu first-class postoffices, aud between 40 aud 45 per centum in those of tho second class.
We recommend t hat such compensation be fixed at 50 per centum for the former
class, and 40 per centum for tho latter, which rulo will result iu a considerable saving
to the Government, and will, we believe, bo a just compensation for tho labor and re
sponsibility devolving upon that office iu each of the two classes.
We find that the compensation of tho superintendent of mails in twelve of the larg
est offices averages 40.7 per centum of that of tho postmaster. Tho statistics thus
far obtained tlo not enable us to state accurately the present average compensation of
such superintendent* in a majority of tho offices. In our estimation, however, it is
considerably over 40 per centum of that of tho postmaster in offices whero one is em
ployed exclusively on that duty.
Inasmuch as, iu the tho largest offices, the superintendent of mails has heretofore
been appointed, and his compensation fixed, by the Postmaster-General on therecom48 P M G 87
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

mendation of the General Superintendent of Railway Mail Service, and inasmuch as

his duties are exclusive of the local service, such as supervising the transfers of
mails, etc., and are of a nature only partially governed by the rules for measurement
of such service, we recommend that at all post-offices where the superintendent of
mails is appointed by the Postmaster-General, his compensation be fixed by that of
ficer upon data establishing the amount of labor and responsibility devolving upon
him in each case, such data to bo furnished by the General Superintendent of Rail
way Mail Service, and at all other post-offices his compensation bo fixed at 35 per
centum of that of the postmaster.
The data in our possession show that the supervision of the delivery service in
eleven of the largest cities averages over 48 per centum of the compensation of the re
spective postmasters. In each of live of these cities two superintendents are employed,
one of delivery and one of carriers, the services of one of whom can bo dispensed with
without detriment to the service.
We recommend that superintendents of carriers bo disallowed, and that the com
pensation of the superintendent of delivery in all first-class offices at which the serv
ices of one aro necessary be fixed at 4i per centum of that of the postmaster, and at
second-class offices, where such services aro necessary, at 33 per centum, provided,
however, that no such superintendent shall receive more than $3,'200 per annum.
FIK.ST DIVISION (COMPENSATION).
Executive lection (A).
In addition to the assistant postmaster, the fixing of whoso compensation at 50
per centum of that of the postmaster in all first and at 40 per centum in all second
class offices we have hereinbefore suggested, we respectfully recommend the follow
ing schedule of salaries :
Secretary (a stenographer) to postmasters in New York and Group A (none rec
ommended forGroups 15 and C), $1,400.
Chief clerk (New York only), $1,800.
Messengers, four classes, for all groups, viz : $600, $500, $400, $300, according to
duty and location.
Watchmen, three classes, viz: $600, $500, $4il0.
Firemen (where employed), three classes, viz : $700, $600, $500, according to duty
and responsibility.
Laborers, three classes, viz : $600, $500, $400.
Finance section (11).
Chief accountant (the auditor), New York, $3,000 ; first grade, $2,500. In all grades
below tho first the duties to be performed by the cashier.
Cashier, New York, $2,800 ; fust grade, $2,400; second grade, S'2,000 ; third grade,
$1,800; fourth grade, $1,600. In all grades below the fourth tho duties of cashier to
be performed by tho assistant postmaster.
Assistant cashiers, where their employment is necessary, 50 per centum of the sal
ary of the cashier.
ilook-kcepers, three classes, viz : $1,400, $1,'200, and $1,000.
We find that the percentage upon the gross value, of stamps, stamped envelopes,
postal cards, etc., sold annually to post-offices, chargeable to the expense ot compen
sation of clerks engaged in their sale, exclusive of Bales at stamp agencies, approx
imates the averages stated in tho following table at post-offices whoro the auuual
sales amount
ClasH.
I...
II..
III. .
IV. ..
v..
VI...
VI t .
VIII..
IX..

Amount.
Over $8,000 and not over $70,000
Over $70,000 and not. over $.'00,000
Over$200,000 and not over $400,000
Over .$400,000 and not over $000,000
Over $800,000 nnd not over $1.000.000
Over $1,000,000 and not over $2,000,000...
Over $2,000,000 and not over $4,000,000 ..
Over $4,000,000 and not over $0,000,000. ..
Over $8,000,000

Per
centum.

in
A
ft
A*
A

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We recjniinend that the allowances for the compensation of stamp venders iu postoffices and their branches bo based upon the above table, as follows :
Clan.
t
111.
IV.
v..

Gross amount
per aim . in.

Class.

I
VI
taoo
1,600 VII
2.800 VIII.
3,6j0
IX
5,000

Gross amount
per annutu.
*3.000
14,(100
18,000
21,000

and that the compensation of stamp agents be fixed at $~'4 per annum eacli, the present
allowance ; also that the compensation of stamp venders bo classified as follows :
Chiefs, tiveclasses, viz: $1,600, $1,600, $1,400, $1,200, 1,000.
Salesmen, eleven classes, viz: $1,400, $1,300, $1,200, $1,100, $1,000, $900, $800, $700,
$000, $500, $400.
Collectors o f postages and box-rents, viz : $000, $600, $800, $900, $1,000.
Inquiry section (C).
Chiefs of section, lour classes,' viz : New York. $2,000 ; first grade, $1,600 ; second
grade, $1,400; third grade, $1,200. None required below Group A, where duty de
volves usually ou the assistant postmaster.
Assistants to above : $1,400, $1,200, $1,000, and $800, respectively.
Miscellaneous clerks, seven classes, viz: $1,200, $1,100, $1,000, $900, $800, $700, aud
$600.
Messcngors, when required, same as iu section A.
Equipment section (D).
Foremen, three classes, viz : $1,100, $1,000, $'JO0.
Head printers, same as foremen.
Machinists, when employed, $1,000.
Carpenters, three classes, viz : $700, $300, $500.
Compositors, same as above,
Preasmeu, two classes, viz : $500, $400.
Messengers, same as in other sections.
SECOND DIVISION (COMPENSATION).
Compensation of superintendents as hereinbofore recommended.
Assistant superintendents, throe classes, viz : $1,600, $1,500, $1,400.
Stenographers (a correspondence and general utility clerk), three classes, viz : $,1,000,
$900, $800.
Letter section {A).
Foreman, $1,200.
Distributers, six classes, viz : $1,100, $1,000, $900, $i00, $700, $600.
Sorters (separators), five classes, viz : *900, $800, $700, $.00, $500.
Helpers, five classes, viz: $#0, $700, $600, $500, $400.
Mail openers and closers, three classes, viz: $300, $700, $600.
Stampers, chiefs, $1,000, and four classes, viz : $700, $600, $500, $400.
Dispatchers, five classes, viz : $1,200, $1,100, $1,000, $900, $800.
Weighers of second-class matter, chief, $1,500 (special at New York and Chicago
oalv), and four classes, viz: $1,100, $1,000, $900, $800.
Porters, three classes, viz : $600, $500, $400.
Laborers, three classes, viz : $600, $500, $400.
Packet section ( II).
Salaries the same as in section A of this division.
THIRD DIVISION (COMPENSATION).
Compensation of superintendents as hereinbefore recommcuded.
Assistant superintendents, threo classes, viz : $1,600, $1,500, $1,400.
Recorder (a time-keeper and general utility clerk), three classes, viz : $900, $300.
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Office taction (A).

Foremen, $1,200.
Distributers, six classes, viz : $1,100, $1,000, $900, $-00, $700, $600.
Sorters (separators), live classes, viz : $1)00. $800, $700. 8(500, $.">00.
Searchers, six classes, viz: $1)00, $800, $700, $600, $500, $400.
Wicket
chiefs,
two classes, viz : $1,500 $1,200 ; clerks, six classes, viz: $1,000,
$1)00,
: 800,clerks,
$700, $1500,
$500.
Box clerks, same as wicket clerks.
Stampers, five classes, viz: $1,000, $700, $ti00, $500, $400.
Carrier section (/?).
Foremen and operatives, same as in section A.
Carriers and collectors, compensation tixed by statute.
Branch office section (C).
Chiefs of branches, sixteen classes, viz: $2,500, $2,000, $1,800, $1,600, $l,5o0, 1,200,
$1 ,000, $900, $800, $700, $i>00, $500, $400, $:100, $200, $150.
Foremen, clerks, and operatives, classed same as clerks, with same duties iu the re
spective head offices.
,Slic< ial-messcnge.r section (iJ).
Foremen aud clerks, five classes, viz : $800, $700, $600, $."i00, $400.
Special messengers, compensation tixed by statute.
FOURTH DIVISION (COMPENSATION).
We find that the compensation of the superintendent of the registry division at the
lamest offices averages 35.4 per centum of that of the postmaster.
Wo recommend that.the compensation of this superintendent at New York, Chicago,
and Washington bo lixed at 40 per centum of that of the postmaster, and at all other
offices at :J5 per centum.
The first assistant in New York should receive $0,500, and the second $1,000. At
Chicago and Washington (one assistant each), we recommend that the compensation
bo fixed at 30 per ceutum of that of the postmaster, and at all other offices at 25 per
centum.
Letter section (A).
Correspondence clerks, New York, one at $1,500 ; also seven classes, viz: $1,200
$1,100, $1,000. SIMM, $800. $700, $000.
Foremen, $1,200.

Searchers, four classes, viz : $1,000, $000, $81)0, $700.

Interpreter, Ihrw classes, viz : $800, $700, $000.
Miscellaneous clerks, four classes, viz : $1)00, $800, $700, $600.
Dispatchers, seven classes, viz : $1,000, $1,100, $1,000, $1)00, $800, $700, $000.
Pouch openers, four classes, viz : $J!)0, $800, $700, $iit)0.
R. P. E. openers, live classes, viz: Sl,200, $1,100, $1,000, $900, $800.
R. P. E. examiners, four classes, viz : $900, $800, $700, $000.
Receiving clerks, six classes, viz : $1,100, $1,000, $1)00, $800, $700, $600.
Receipt clerks, four classes, viz : $1,200, $1,100, $1,000. $1)00.
Letter examiners, three classes, viz : $1,100, $1,000, $900.
Letter ami packet numberers, three classes, viz: $800, $700, $600.
Eutrv clerk-, four classes, viz, $900, $800, $700, $600.
Distributers, liveclasses, viz: $1,200, $1,100, $1,000, $900, $800.
Sorters, four classes, viz : $1,000, $900, $800, $700.
Delivery clerks, five classes, viz: #1,200, $1,100, $1,000, $900, $300.
Pouchers, seven classes, viz: $1,200, $1,100, $1,000, $900, $800, $700, $600.
Porters, three classes, viz : $ .00, $500, $400.
Merchandise section (II).
Compensation of employe's classified as insect ion A.
FIFTH DIVISION (COMl'RNSATION).
By the aol, of June 29, 1886, the allowance for the transaction of the money-order
business is limited to the amount of the accruing commissions as fixed by the act of

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March 3, 1883. The ratio of the number of transactions, or amount of business, in

the
delivery,
registry
post-offices
interchange
abledispatch,
uniformity
in each and
office,
and in divisions
different- of
offices
a ratio toapproaches
tho population
within
their delivery, but in tho moucy-ordcr division such uniformity and ratio can not be
relied upon in all cases. Sharp competition with bunks, and the money-order facili
ties offered by telegraph and express companies, in some localities ; in others, the con
venient proximity of many banks, the acquired habits of the' community, or the
cheapness of exchange due to local commercial causes; and iu still others, the pres
ence of large manufacturing interests, of insurance concerns, of heavy dealers in seeds
and cuttings, of lotteries, of institutions of learning, tend to disturb the ratio which
tie current of postal money-order exchange is supposed to bear to population.
The above are some of the reasons why the expense of transacting the money-order
business cannot be fixed in uniform ratio with tho compensation of postmasters,
the ordinary business of post-offices, their classification or grade, or the population
or business character of the communities in which they are located. Instance : The
cost of clerk-hire and carrier service at Providence, R. I., aggregates $66,530, and at
Indianapolis, Ind., 64,927. The annual money-order transactions show a roverse
status, aggregating 47,48-2 in number at the, former office, and 128,143. at the latter,
while the accrued commissions, which limit the allowance for money-order clerk-hire,
are 81,544.05 at tho former and 4,211.41 at the latter.
Referring to the first paragraph under tho caption "Employes," on the 85th page
of this report, your Commission has ascertained that tho unit of capacity of a single
money-order clerk who transacts all the business of his office, with the exception of
occasional slight assistance from the postmaster, fluctuates between 15,000 and 18.000;
uf I wo clerks so situated it varies from 18,000 to 21,000 each ; of three, from 21,000 to
24,000 each ; of four, i'rpm 24,000 to 27,000 each ; of live, from 27,000 to 30,000 each ;
of six to ten clerks, from 30,000 to 33,000 each ; of more than ten clerks, from 33,000
to 36.000 t-nch.
This condition of things by necessity affects unfavorably the compensation of em
ployes in the smaller offices, while in tho larger it permits of equitable compensation
with a surplus of accruing commissions unexpended.
.We recommend that tho scale of compensation for employe's in money-order offices
hpreinbelow given iu tabular form be adopted.
This scale increases by diminishing steps from the lowest to tho highest number of
annual transactions reported in first and second class offices, permitting increase in
compensation of superintendents and other employes who incur financial risk and
responsibility, with the proviso here made that tho average annual compensation of
the employe's at any office shall not exceed $1,000, and that no superintendent shall
receive a higlier salary than 83,200, unless an additional amount be specially allowed
by the Postmaster-General at international exchange offices, under the acts of March
3, 1883, and June 20, 1886, for additional risk and responsibility in superintending the
exchange business with foreign countries at such offices.
It is understood, moreover, that each additional clerk appointed iu a money-order
offico shall" be appointed after the minimum number of transactions in his class shall
havo been passed, and he shall be entitled to a fractional salary iu proportion to the,
increase in the number of transactions, the full salary to bo paid only after tho max
imum number of transactions shall have been reached. For instauce,,an office after
reach ingl08, 000 transact ions may increase its clerks from four to five, but the fifth clerk
can not receive full salary until after 150,000 transactions shall have been reached.
At 129,000 transactions he would bo entitled to half a salary.
Under 1 he above systerr of gradation, iu money-order offices which do not give
employment to more than six clerks, the whole of the accruing commissions, less
fractional parts of 850 which may lapse into the revenues of the, system, will be abMbed in clerk-hire, but in the larger offices tho unexpended sum will be greater.
Instance: Philadelphia, with 514,199 transactions, and accrued commissions for tho
la>t fiscal year amounting to $10,596.69, would bo entitled to tho full services of four
teen clerks and to half the timo of a fifteenth, and to an allowance of 14,500, a saving
in commissions of $2,096 per annum.

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Table illustrating methodfor /ijriny xalnrie* of employ in money-order office".

' Annual transactions.

8
-Ez

s
I

3
He

0
15,000
18,000
41', 000
7.', i (Ml
108, 000
150. COO
200. 0 ,0
235, 000
275, "fid
310. 010
350. 000
385, COO
420, 01 (l
45\ 000
600.000
s:o, 000
560, 000
000,000
630,000
000, 000
"CO. 000
740, 000
7811, 0U0
KJO.OIHI
860, CO:)
900,000
040, 000
980, 000
1,020,000
1.C60.000
1, 110,(00
1, 140, 000
1,180, 000
I, 220, 000

U, COO
18,000
42, 0:10
72, COO
108,000
ISO, 000
200, 000
2!5. COO
2:5,000
310,000
350,000
385,000
420, 000
455, 000
500, 000
510, 000
500, 0( 0
600,000
6.10, 000
630,000
700,000
740, C'CO
780, 001)
820, 000
860, 000
1)00, 000
040, 000
OHO, 000
1 , 020, 000
I, iKin, Olio
1, 100, coo
1,140,000
1.183,000
1.220,000
FpwanU

EmplovlM anil salaries.

$800
1, 00C
1,200
1, 500
1,860
1, 800
1, 900
1,000
2,000
2, ( 00
2. 100
2, 100
2,200
2,200
2, 200
2,300
2, 400
2, 400
2, 500
2, 500
2,000
2, 600
1,790
2, 700
2,800
2, 800
2, 000
2,000
3,000
3,000
3,100
3, 100
3,200

4
-

1,2110
1,200
l.iOO
l.roo
1.400
1.400
1, .'iOO
1, 500
1,500
1.500
1, 500
1, 50O
1,6 0
1,600
1,600
1,600
1.7(0
1,700
1,700
1,700
1, Mill
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,900
1,000
1,000
1,900
2,000

*1,20(>
1,200
1.200
1,200
1,200
1.300
1,300
1, 41 0
1,400
1, 500
1, 500
1,500
1, 500
1, 000
1,600
1,600
1,000
1,700
1, 700
1, 700
1,700
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,900

*1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1, 100
1, 100
1,200
1,200
I, 21 ii
1.200
1,300
!,2O0
1.C00
L 3oo
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,500

The above table is not intended to include the special transactions of the inter
national money-order exchange ollices of New York, San Francisco, Buffalo, Saint
Albans, Bangor, Saint Paul, and Portland, nor the labor in the offices of San Fran
cisco. Cal., and Portland, Oregon, of examining weekly statements, and labor* and re
sponsibility connected with supplying money-order funds to certain offices in the
Pacific States which issue money orders in greater amount than they pay.
The value of I he labor expended upon each exchange transaction has been care
fully estimated by the superintendent of the money-order system at 6* cents for each
certified order, both outgoing and incoming, or about equal to two domestic transac
tions, and the labor and responsibility of examining weekly statements and supply
ing funds from San Francisco, tho full time of one clerk at 51,400 per annum, and at
Portland at a portion of the time of one clerk, for which the sum of $3*20 per annum
is paid.
The principal book-keeper in the money-order office at New York receives a salary
of 81,800 per annum. Mo is an expert of many years standing. Among other duties
he has charge of all the accounts connected with drafts and credits of postmasters,
which amount to about $15,000,000 annually. Ho also has charge of the books con
taining the accounts of the Postmaster-General's drafts in settlement of balances due
foreign countries on account ofexchange of money orders. \Ye mention this accountant
as special, for the reason that he is the only person in the United States who performs
this duty, and the compensation wo believe to bo equitable.
ACCOUNTS, STATISTICS, HKPORT8.
We respectfully recommend that the postmasters at all first and second class offices
be required to couform to a uniform system of book-keeping, in accordance with
formn to be prescribed and furnished for each post-office division by the Postmaster

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General, and that they also bo required to recapitulate, or tabulate, at the close of
each fiscal quarter, and to keep on tile for reference in their respective offices, the
complete statistics of the business transacted therein. We find that few postmasters
are ablo to Htate, when called upon, even the number of money orders and postalnotes issued and paid at their offices during any given quarter or year, or the aver
age working capacity of their money-order clerks, much less thcdata in relation to
the transactions of the other divisions of their offices. The great majority seem una
ble to say more than " Wo do au immense business, and ought to have, our allowance
for clerk-hire increased " When asked, " How many transactions do you average
per day f" they are bewildered.
In the matter of book-keeping forms we beg to call attention to that now in use in
the post-office in this city as worthy of consideration. All blanks furnished to postoffices should be printed upon sheets the sizes and shapes of which are uniform multi
ples of some fixed standard or pattern, say the fold of a page of the ordinary letter or
qnarto post paper, in order thatsueh documents may bo folded and tiled evenly.
Each division of each office, and, in the larger divisions, each section, should be sup
plied with a service register, similar to the following in general form, with one page
per month for each employe" :
Specimen page.
Service TOgisIor of For the month of -

188 .

How employed
(Hoursminnte.s.)

Time rcconl.
Absence.

i* i
Date.

= "Si I a
8 e , -a
<

I !

a \3

1
2
3

5
6
7 .- -- 8
Ktc
Total
Each employe; on his arrival at his post of duty should bo required to enter oppo
site the proper day of the mouth the time of his arrival ; also during his tour to enter
the sum of his absences, as at lunch, etc., and likewise the time employed upon each
species of work ; and at the close of his tour the time of departure, and the total time
actually on duty. At the end of each month he should foot up and balance the re
spective columns. The labor of making iIicko entries need not occupy moro than two
minntes per day of the employe's time, and the record thus obtained would be invalu
able.
EXAMINATIONS AND PKOMOTIONS.
As at present in the dispatch, so should be required in the delivery, the registry,
and tho money-order service, that candidates for promotion bo subjected to technical
examinations as to tituess for the positions to which they aspire. In each sectiou or
division all new appointments should bo mado to the lowest class.
We also suggest, without recommendation, for your consideration, the advisability
of authorizing, as a reward for special merit or long service, slight increments of
salary within grade; for example, a meritorious employ6 after a continuous service
of five years in a 8T>00 class to receive thereafter $625 in the same class, etc. We fur
ther recommend that employe's promoted from a lower to the next higher grade bo
required to serve for at least six months in the latter before becoming entitled to au
increase in compensation by reason of such promotion.

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POSTMASTERS.
Ill tho opinion of your commission nil postmasters in Group C can, without neg
lecting th flnty of supervisionami under penalty of removal should he required
todevote not less than eight hours per day to the active detail work of their respect
ive offices. In this group the number of employe* is so limited that perfect super
vision does not necessarily interfere with active labor. One of the greatest obsta
cles in the way of economical service is the idea which seems to pervade the mind of
the average postmaster that his office is a sinecure, given him as a reward for politi
cal service, and that the bands for performing its work are to be furnished to him by
the Department. In Group B the postmaster ought in the sixth grade to give an
average of six hours per day to active labor; in the fifth grade, four hours ; in tho
fourth, t wo hours. In Group A the whole time of the postmaster can be devoted, with
greater advantage to its service, to tho supervision of his office than to any manual
labor therein. In all groups and grades we helieve that removal from office should
be tho penalty lor persistent neglect on the part of the postmaster to give his personal
presence and attention to the business of his office during at. least eight of the busiest
hours of each day, and, iu times of great pressure of work, as many additional hours
as the good of the. service demand of him.
Were it possible for each post-office to secure the services of the most energetic,
competent, and worthy person within the area of its delivery which the salary apper
taining thereto would command, the problems of thorough organization and economic
management would then he easy of solution, but unfortunately for the service tho best
material for those indispensable instruments of the public weal is not always obtained.
In our opinion an act fixing the compensation of postmasters upon the basis of the
relative cost of operation as illustrated iu tho "Table" upon page 89 of this report,
would be a great improvement upou the present law, under which very many salaries
are not in proportion to required labor and responsibility, some heing too low and a
great numher too high.
POST-OFFICK ARCHITECTURE.
A largo majority of tho post-offices in the United States are so wretchedly lighted
and ventilated, so hampered by scant or ill-shaped area, by the isolation of divisions
or sections iu different and widely separated rooms upou the same or upon different
floors, by rickety aud antediluvian furniture, screeus, and other equipments, and by
badly located aud insufficient lobby space, t hat the expense of operation is frequently
more thau 25 per cent, higher than it would be were all these facilities up to a maxi
mum standard. Several years ago an inspector of this Department superintended tho
remodeling of the interior of the x>ost-oftice at Pittsburgh, Pa., through which a sav
ing was effected in tho item of gas alone of $3,000 per annum. The same can he said
of several other offices, changes iu whose interior construction were made under Departmeut supervision. From time to time it has been the urgent desire of the Super
vising Architect of the Treasury that some experienced officer of this Department he
detailed to co operate with this Bureau iu au effort to improve tho interior construc
tion, arrangement, and equipment of post-offices. We believe that an expert, detailed
for this service, would save to tho Government many times the cost of his salary and
expenses.
We helieve it possible, by a system of personal inspection and statistical returns
from postmasters, to arrive, with an approximation to definiteness, at the average area
or floor space required per 1,000,000 pieces haudled per annum, or per 1,000,000 trans
actions of other kinds, by second, third, fourth, and fifth divisions, and at the aver
age area per employe required for tho staff division. The divisions upon the floor of
each large office should bo separated from each other by wire screens. In future the
leasing of post-omces should be based upon plans aud specifications conforming the
floor space and its divisions and lobbies to the requirements above suggested.
Were it possible to seeuro Congressional enactment which would enable the Post
master-General, or the Secretary of the Treasury, to purchase a lot aud erect upon it
a suitable fire-proof building for every first and second class office in the United States,
specially adapted to the necessities of tho respective localities, a much better as well
as more economical service could be secured than in the rented premises now occupied,
which in a majority of cases are not such as the Department needs, while the high
rents and additional expenses required to keep up the grade of efficiency are a heavy
tax on its revenues.
We respectfully suggest the propriety of adding post-office architecture as a branch
of the bureau of organization, if one shall hereafter be established.
SUBURBAN POST-OFFICES.
During our recent investigation of the service in the first and second class offices
our notice was forcibly directed to tho large, number of suburban offices, and to oc

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casioual clusters of rural offices, situated within short walking distance of each other,
or of some large office, whose combined collection and delivery service, wherever the
consolidation of such offices would entitle tho resultant organization to a corps of car
riers, could be much more creditably and economically performed, and with greater
satisfaction tu the public, under a single official head, than, as at present, under sev
eral petit postmasters. Instauco : Norwalk and South Norwulk, Conn., whose postoffices are less than i miles distant from each other, and whose collection and delivery
district join. Each of these offices failed to obtain carrier service by only a few dol
lars of gross revenue. Their consolidation with two or three smaller ones in the same
neighborhood would entitle a district not over 5 miles in diameter to a force of from six
to uiue carriers, and to a well organized metropolitan service. Birmingham, Derby,
and Ansouia, Conn., consolidated would have a total length of not over 4 miles and a
breadth of less than '2. They constitute practically a single city. Derby post-office
has recently been annexed to Birmingham ; Ansouia should follow the example. Sim
ilar annexations can be made with advantage to New Haven, Middletowu, Bridge
port, New Britain, and other cities.
POST-MARKING AND CANCELING.
We respectfully call your attention to the post-marking and canceling machine now
in use in the Boston office.
One of tbese machines, with one man as feeder, accomplishes fully as much work in
a given time as three expert stampers working with hand-stamps. We have been in
formed that the proprietors of the patent will furnish machines, and bind themselves
tu keep them iu perfect repair fur a stipulated annual rental which will insure better
work at less cost thau is now performed in the great, post-offices.
We recommend that these machines be put into service in New York, and in each of
the seventeen post-offices in Group A. Their utility in a portion or perhaps all of
those ir. Group B may be considered at some future time.
CITY DIRECTORIES.
A potent check upon errors in the dispatch of letters would be secured were it possi
ble to supply the directory sections of all the great offices with the directories of the
principal cities of the United States. Gazetteers would be invaluable in large offices.
We believe the consideration of this subject to be in the line of more perfect service
and of ultimate economy.
POPULAR RESORTS.
The number of pleasure and health resorts iu the United States is constantly in
creasing. Annually tens of thousands of pleasure seekers and invalids spend from
one to lour months at these places. During the crowded season the postal operations
thereat are sometimes almost gigantic and metropolitan iu their character, requiring
temporarily double, treble, quadruple, or over, their ordinary force of operatives. At
the same time the population of the neighboring cities is depleted, and the labor oi
their post-office employes light.
We respectfully suggest for yonr consideration the plan of detailing from the great
offices certain clerks, whose services can be temporarily dispensed with, to do duty at
the neighboring resorts. By such course the frequenters of these places will secure
the advantages of a thorough service, performed by trained post-office employes, and
the Department will at the same time avoid the expense and annoyance of temporary
and unskilled labor.
11UREAU OF ORGANIZATION.
Should you see lit to consider favorably the system of organization, and of grading
and grouping of post-offices, and the classification of employments and compensation
above recommended, yonr Commission is of the opinion that such system can only be
put in operation successfully through the agency of persons possessing knowledge of
post-office business of a general as well as practical character; persons who can visit
the offices concerned and inaugurate the system and make it effective by their per
son il presence and inspection Irom time to time.
The success of tho plan of unifying the organization of post-offices depends, more
thau upon any other element, upon its being placed under tho control of a thoroughly
experieuced and zealous chief, comprehensive in his views, ingenious in devices, fer
tile in expedients, and a natural organizer. Such an organizer should be aided by
several assistants, who would not ouly not antagonize his efforts, but would second
and aid him at every turn. For this pnrpose permit us to suggest the advisability
of detailing an experienced post-office inspector as supervisor of organizations, and

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the furnishing him with t wo or more expert assistants who are good mathematicians
anil statisticians. One should understand short-hand and type-writing.
The returns from post-offices thus far received by your commission are many of
them crude and far from homogeneous, aud are therefore to a great extent unreliable
as a basis upon which to inaugurate a system of post-office organization. The first
step to be taken is to furnish to each postmaster of the first and second classes a set
of printed blank returns containing full instructions for making out and forwarding
his statistical report. It would be well if the first returns could be made to cover
six consecutive months, but in order to expedite the genesis of the project wo recom
mend that postmasters at the seventeen offices of Group A be supplied with blank
returns at once and bo required to furnish reports embracing the whole of the month
of December, 1887. After this has been accomplished a second supply of blanks, to
be used for January, 1888, should be sent to offices of Group B, and upon these returns
their initial organization should be made up as rapidly as possible.
Afterwards permit us to recommend that full returns be required from all offices
for each fiscal quarter in each year, and that the grade of offices bo established an
nually upon the aggregate transactions of the next preceding year, the change of
grade, or of degree within grade, to take ettect upon the first day of July following
each January return. In the case of the summer aud winter resorts, great educa
tional centers, and other localities whose postal characteristics are modified by spe
cial causes, it maybe necessary to require special reports adapted to their environ
ments, and in case of somo of these it may bo found that their grade fluctuates with
their business season.
A system of blank returns and other forms adapted to the system herein proposed
will be furnished by your commission if desired.
We have the honor likewise to submit in this connection a partial report from In
spector J. T. Metcalf, whose services as a member of this commission terminated on
the third of September last, when ho tendered his resignation as inspector; also a
very able and elaborate report, with accompanying documents, by Postmaster Pear
son, of Now York, upon the organization and service of his office.
All of which is respectfully submitted by
Most respectfully, your obedient servants,
Wallace P. Ryon,
Edward W. Alexander,
M. La Rue Harrison,
Commission.

ItEPOBT OF J. T. METCALF, POST-OFFICE INSPECTOR.

Washington, D. C, September 3, 1887.
The undersigned, member of a commission appointed by the Postmaster-General
to make certain inquiry regarding methods of proper organization of post-offices
and classification and compensation of employe's, submits herewith, at the request of
the chief inspector, some hastily prepared memoranda, giving briefly his views on
a portion of the topics presented for the consideration of the commission.
Ueing about to retire from the service, and in advance of the period when his asso
ciates will be in readiness to submit their views, at a time when the work of the
commission has scarcely developed, the report of Iho undersigned is, as a matter of
necessity, confined to the outlines of analysis of post-office work aud the organization
of post-offices, and briefly to classification and measurement of services of employes.
At t his period the statistics procured by the commission have not reached that pro
cess of minute examination necessary in order to reach the conclusions it is believed
they will develop; hence it is left to his associates to in duo time advise the De
partment of the further result of the commission's labors. The memoranda of the
undersigned may therefore be considered as simply of a preliminary character, con
fined to analyses of the work aud its results ; later reports will embody more elabo
rate theoretical aud practical illustrations of these analyses!wholly in harmony
therewith, the undersigned is constrained to think.
SUBJECT OF INQUIRY.
Restrict iug inquiry to post-offices of the first and second classes, the commission
wns directed to ascertain :
Section 1. The nature and kinds of work properly required to be performed (the
service).
SiiC '2. The principles by which an organization adequate to the need of offices is
discovered (organization of the service required under section 11.

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Sec. 3. To devise a system or arrangement properly classify iug post-offices, such as

by comparison shall permit equitable equipment of clerical force, according to the la
bor devolving on the office.
Sec. 4. The proper classification of employes under an organization contemplated
under section 2.
Sec. 5. The best method of measuring services of employes necessary to perform
the work under classification proposed under section 4. What is the man power re
quired to do the work ? What the unit of measurement f
Sec. (>. To indicate a system of uniform compensation of employ6s, specifying the
exceptions and reasons.
Sec. 7. To submit forms by which accurate returns of the labor thus performed
may be made to the Department, and based upon which requisite clerical force may
be determined, fixed, and allowed.
THE PROPOSITION AND ITS SOLUTION.
My construction of the order of the Department is that the simple proposition is
submitted
Is it possible to devise such an organization after a fixed method of measurement ?
If no, is it practicable?
In my judgment a negative reply should probably be made to the general proposi
tion ; au affirmative answer to certain subdivisions of the query.
Sly reason for doubt is mainly based on the fact that neither my experience in
practical post-office work nor the research made with this commission enables mo
to suggest a plan whereby the reliability of the count reported by postmasters can be
authenticated in manner available for the use of and satisfactory to the Department.
To assume that a report of such importance, made tho basis for the apportionment of
public moneys, is correct on the simple statement of an interested party vitiates, ir.
my judgment, the essential feature of this method of computation. Records of un
doubted reliability establish and verify every detail of money-order and registry
transaction, but the bulk of postal work is the labor involved in handling mail mat
ter, and t hi:, I think, can not, be accurately computed, at least after any method with
in my knowledge.
I am likewise doubtful of success because of the difficulty in adjusting the status
of au office which, while approaching the maximum of its grade, is, on the one hand,
iu that delicacy of position which perhaps involves an extreme degree of labor on the
part of its employes, and. on the other hand, when it occupies the minimum of the
next grade, receives an allowance in excess of its needs during tho period between
th minimum position and tho average position of that grade.
In addition, I am constrained to think that the local conditions well known as
largely affecting the postal service are of such a complex character that the adoption
of a fixed scale of organization, measurement, and detail is quito impracticable, and
eatirely theoretical, likely to result in a degree of embarrassment injurious to tho
serviec and vexations to the Department. These conditions require various excep
tions to any plan likely to bo presented. Au exception, in one instance, to a rule,
implies similar laxity m additional cases. Once departed from, tho seemingly wellconceived rule simply becomes a general custom, and its object is destroyed. If the
minimum and maximum latitude of the scale is widely divergent, I am unable to seo
the advantage that might accrue to a chauge from the present objectionable methods.
To some extent, however, tho terms of the proposition cau cortainly receive favor.
The methods I shall propose are simply suggested as possible moans for reaching a so
lution thatminuto research may discover.
One method of avoidance of the principal difficulty, and, if accepted, a possible so
lution of the vexed question, is to assume that returns made by postmasters are cor
rectto accept their count as absolute proof". If this be a safe assumption, the other
difficulties might possibly be met.
INQUIRY APPLIED TO THE PROPOSITION.
Section I.Service.
Assuming, more as a basis for further inquiry than as a correct solution of the probIem, that an organization of tho character contemplated can bo perfected and main
tained, the following analysis is submitted :
The factors of post-office work are (a) supervision; (6) operation.
The service may conveniently be illustrated as " internal" and " window," thus:
Internal.Executive, accounts, dispatch, and distribution.
Window. Delivery, revenue, registry, and money-order.
Service is primarily subdivided into five systematic parts or divisions, thus:

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The general divisions.

(1) Tlie executive division.The business; supervisory control of the estalishment,

its personnel, its revenues, and its disbursemeuts.
(2) The mailing (or receiving) division.Dispatching of mail presented to be for
warded to its destination.
(3) The city (or delivery) division.Disposal by delivery to addressee of mail re
ceived from elsewhere.
(4) The registry division.Dispatching and deliwry of registered matter.
(5) The money-order division.Transactions relating to uior.ey-orders.
All service necessary for the conduct of postal business is classified as above. There
should be no increase in the number of divisions ; but, for convenience, these divisions
may be subdivided into departments, the extent of subdivision to be in keeping with
the volume of business transacted, and the titles of departments to be strictly in
harmony with the plan of organization.
This analysis of service is, in my judgment, correct, comprehensive, logical, and
convenient. It takes up and classifies postal work on the exact plan under which all
large business establishments are organized. It contemplates
First. The concern ; the " stock " account.
Second. The material received for barter ; merchandise " debit " account.
Third. The material disposed of ; merchandise " credit. " account.
Fourth. Certain Bpecial transactions incidental to the business, from which a reve
nue is derived, pertaining to transmission of valuable papers or money.
Fifth. An additional special transaction, also producing revenue, but distinctive as
relating to money.
The homogeneous relation of special transactions to tho business is illustrated by
further comparison with the mercantile transactions of a concern which, known as a
dry-goods establishment, and the bulk of its revenue derived from tbe sale of dry
goods, desires, for purposes of future consideration, that special record bo made of
debits and credits of the line of silks, of tho transactions in prints, of the dealings
in woolens, as distinct from other articles of traffic. These transactions in special
lines may or may not produce a revenuethe record establishes the question.
Section II. Organization of the service.
The organization of a post-office, as contemplated under the foregoiug analysis,
implies tbat the labor shall be subdivided under the following general heads :
First (executive) division.
(1) General direction, supervision, and discipline, and mauagemont of the business.
(2) Appointment, status, assignment, and removal of employes.
(:?) Custody of the public property creating a revenue.
(4) Control and revision of all financial transactions, and custody of funds.
(5) General correspondence, with preparation of records and stated and special de
partmental reports and returns.
(0) Investigation and disposal of irregularities.
(7) Determination of status of second-class matter and supervision of its revenues.
, (rt) Disposal of dead and unmailable matter.
(9) Publication of information and determination of construction of laws, regula
tions, and usages of the service.
Second (mailing) division.
1 1 ) Receiving and dispatching of mails.
(2) Postmarking and stamp-canceling of all matter mailed within tbe city.
(:1) Coutrol of mail-messenger service.
(4) Preparation of schedules, schemes of distribution, etc , and statistical records
of measurement of service.
(5) Eating, weighing, and collection of postage on printed and second-class matter,
((i) Custody and disposal of mail bags, locks, and keys.
Third (city) division.
(1) Distribution and delivery of all matter addressed to the post-office, whether
through carriers, boxes, or general delivery.
(2) Control and direction of carriers and clerks employed in these duties.
(:{) Custody and delivery of special delivery matter, and control and direction of
messengers.
(4) Supervision of stations and cont rol and direct ion of employe's.

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189

Fourth (registry) division.

(1) Receiving, rating up, uud forwarding to destination of all registered letters,
packages, and parcels mailed at t he office.
(2) Custody, distribution, and forwarding of all registered matter received in
transit from other sources.
(3) Receipt and delivery, through customary channels, of all registered matter ad
dressed to persons within the delivery of the office.
Fifth (money order) division.
(1) Performance of all duties relating to the issue and payment of money-orders.
(2) Receipt, custody, and proper accounting lor money-order funds.
Suction III.Classification of post-offices.
The factors of classification are (1) revenue; (2) labor.
Post-offices possessing common characteristics should be classified in groups.
Neither factor will apply as a rule for classification, but the true principle is a judi
cious combination of both. Rating by revenue is tho present objectionable system,
bat it is manifest that gross receipts can not equitably measure the labor, nor can
tbe internal service have comparison with or affect the receipts.
For both supervision and operation there should be of offices of tho first class, sis
grades ; of the second class, three grades. In these grades there should be grouped
the scveial offices, iu position according la the terms of the grade, and Having a
right therein, in accordance with tho minimum and maximum limitations.
To ascertain a grade to which an office helongs a process of measurement is requi
site. This process implies statistical information regarding (1) the gross receipts;
(2) pieces of mail-matter handled; (3) transactions in special" divisions.
As applied to tho several divisions, the count required from each is as follows :
(1) Executive.By the annual gross receipts of the office.
(2) Mailing. By an actual count of tho total average number of pieces received in
a given period for mailing and in transit.
(3) City. By the total average number of pieces received in a given period for de
livery and city drops.
(4) Registry.By the average total number of pieces handled iu a given period.
(5) Money-order.By the transactions (issue and payment of orders and notes) in a
given period.
Tho period during which measurement is made should obviously be embraced
within a fiscal year. The first count should be made for the month of December,
that maximum business may be learned, and the second during June, when the av
erage minimum business is transacted.
Semi-annual counts will be sufficient.
Incidentally it will bo observed that tho count made under direction of the Com
mission, and upon which its deductions are based to some extent, covers the dullest
bnsitiess season of the year ; hence it may properly be considered tho minimum of
postal business. The exception is the summer resorts. To meet this always difficult
matter the month of June is also proposed as being iu ample time to provide for a
temporary change in grade, iu force simply during the summer season.
An illustration of the proposed classification of grades is appended:
Classification of yradts.
Clans.

First cLiss .
Second class.

Grades.
Special . . .
A
B
G
D
JS
L
M
N

Relative position.
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3

Ascending scale of position 20 per cent.

Ascending scale of position 33 per cent.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Illustration of the method of (trading offices of the. first class for supervision.

Grade.
Special
A
B
C
D
K

Maximum and minimum limitations.Annual gross . Offices iu order or position as shown

1-eceiptB.
by revenue ofl8S6.
.. Upwards of $2,6(10,000 (ascending grade of 100 per
out).
| From $1,000,000 to $2,500,000; average, $l,250,000.(asending grade of CO per cent.).
; From $500,000 to $1,000,000; average, $750,000 (ast conrling grado of 114 per cent.).
From $20(1. 000 id $500,000: uvei age, $ 350,000 (ascend
ing grade of 133 per cent.).
I From $100,000 to $200,000 : average $150 000
I All loss lhan $100,000

| New York.
Chicago, Philadelphia. Boston.
Saint Louis, Cincinnati, Baltimore.
Brooklyn, Butfalo, Pittsburgh,
Washington, Milwaukee, Saint
Paul. '
Albany. Newark, Hartford. New
I Haven.
1 Portland (Me.). Jersey City, Lowell,
Harrisburg, Wheeling.

Illustration of method of grading offices of the first class for operation.

i ! Average number of pieces
handled of all classes in a
L,ra,,given period.
I
Special . . Over G50.000
From 400,000 to 050,000
A
From 150,000 to 400,000
B
From 73,000 to 150,000
From 30.000 to 75,000
Below 30,000
E.

New York.
Boston, Chicago. Philadelphia.
Saint Louis, Cincinnati, Washing,
ton.
Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee,
i Saint Paul.
Albany, Hartford. Portland.
i Loweli, Newark, Wheeling.

The ready adjustment of theso grades will bo observed by reference to the position
of Washington, which iu revenue is in grade C, but iu operation is entitled to posi
tion in grade B. Portland occupies a similar standing. There seems to be no appar
ent difficulty iu so readjusting the relative positions of offices, and no want of har
mony. No more supervision is required for a revenue of $100,000 than for $300,000 ;
but a reasonable increase in the number of subordinates or clerks is necessary.
Section IV. Classification of employis.
Among the vexatious matters meeting the attention of the Commission was the
diOculty of locating the service or position of an employe) by the title he holds, as
cjowii by the rosters of the Department. A " porter," for illustratiou, in one office
performed the responsible duty of labeling, assorting and dispatching pouches; iu
another the porter performed a service connected with the care of the building. la
one the ''helper's" duties were precisely alike those of the "separator" at auother.
Illustrations of this auuoying condition of affairs might be carried out to considera
ble length.
I find no good reason for a departure from a uniform nomenclature that will apply
to all offices. Circumstances may require certain combinations, but these should be
in keeping with a harmonious system.
Employe's should be classified as follows:
f Division (us superintendents).
Officers I Department (as cashiers),
and
{ Subordinate (superior, as superintendents of stations, tellers; inferior
supervision.
as examiners, stamp clerks).
I. Petty (as foreman of janitors).
f Skilled (superior, as foreman of letter distribution ; inferior, as sepaSubordinatcs | rators, delivery clerks).
and
{ Ordinary (as letter stampers),
operation. | Helpers (as so called in several divisions).
(.Carriers.
A classification in harmony with the above is wholly feasible, and is now under
consideration. It will embody not only the status of each employe), but the specific;
duties to bo performed by each, with distinction as regards day or night service,
hours, etc,

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191

Section* V. Measurement of Service.

The unit of measurement of clerical force necessary for the proper conduct of the
postal business is likewise determined through the ascertainment respectively of the
revenue accruing and of labor performed, thus:
(A) Revenue.
( B) Pieces of mail matter handled, and the actual time required to perform a given
amount of work.
(C) Transactions in special divisions, and the time necessary to perform a specific
transaction.

There are various proposod methods of arriving at this basis of measurement. Two
of these methods are thus illustrated :
Method (.1).Let a single transaction in the registry room be taken. Assume that
the delinitiou of iho terms of such a transaction is concise Assume further, for ilhis
iratiou, that it involves labor for a period of three minutes; that 40 letters may be
bandied in a similar period in the mailing room, and f>0 lotters handled in the same
time in the city division, or two money-orders issued or paid. The unit of measure
ment is thus obtained, and an application of the principle may be made as follows :
Oue clerk can perform this labor.
Character of labor.
liepntry
Hailing
City
Money-order

In three
one
minute*' Inhour.
1 time.
1
411
.Ml
i

In oue
(lav.

->o
suo
1.000
10

Thus the equivalent of ono specifically defined transaction in registry, as ascertaired

by measurement of time actually employed, is tho mailing of 40 pieces, the distribu
tion to carriers of 50 pieces, or one-half tho period required for the issue of a moneyorder.
Method (2).It is well kuown to those who havo mado money-order business a
specialty that two postal notes may be issued or pa id in the same time that one moneyorder is completed; hence a homogeneous record of transactions in that branch may
be had by simply adding to tho completed money-order trausactionsoiie-half the busi
ness in postal notes. It is likewise known that 10.000 yearly t ransactions will occupy
one-half tho time of a clerk; 20,000 the whole time; 4.">,000 requires two clerks;
7.->,000 requires three clerks; 110,000 requires four clerks, etc. It is demonstrated
that although the time of one clerk may be fully occupied in 20,000 transactions, two
clerks can do 12 per cent, more work, because of superior methods of division of
labor and economical use of time. Three clerks can make more judicious divisions
of time ; four may still more advautageously.
Application of these principles can readily be made to the measurement of all
service.
Ascertainment of the actual number of pieces handled being the basis of measure
ment, opinions greatly differ as to the proper method of computation, and whether it
shall be by actual count or weight. It i^ assumed as a general custom that for each
pound of first-class matter 40 pieces sliould be counted, in second-class matter 5
pieces, to the pound. Tradition and custom in the Railway Mail Service fix 40 lotters
for each package tied out. To an actual count the objections of use of considerable
time, aptness of stampers to make incorrect count, and the fears that the count will
show the result in accord with inclination of employes rather than statistical data of
reliability, are made. To measure by weight removes some objections, but increases
others.
Tho computations necessary in order to apply tho several methods of measurement
are necessarily complex, requiring careful study aud considerable time; hence I am
not prepared to submit other thau the foregoing outline
I am unable to define other than in a general way the duties properly devolving
upon a postmaster at an office of the second class. It is objectionable that they shall
lie known simply as those of " general supervision," as the term may imply much or
nothing. It is impracticable to assign to such an officer a specific duty, as moneyorder or registry; or a general duty, as aiding in the receipt, delivery, and dispatch
of mails. Hence it seems best that his duties lie not fixed, but that they shall em
brace assistance in each and all of the branches of his office at opportuno times, and
to such extent as its business shall demand, leaving to him, as.is now the case, dis
cretion as to whether be shall perform a specific or general duty.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Section VI. Compensation of employes.

The equitablo proportion of cost of supervision is 12 per cent., and of operation 88

per cent.
In adjusting compensation of postal employe's decided consideration should" be given
to tbe precedent fixed by usage of representative business establishments. An in
spector, called upon to inquire into the salaries of employe's, will invariably, at the
outset, have brought to his attention by the postmaster the average position bisforco
bears to that of the average employ6 of a loading business house, and t he illustration
must strike one as pertinent, and entitled to a marked degree of consideration. The
Government employd should receive equal compensation with other persons engaged
corresponding hours and having similar responsibility, but I caunot present a reason
why this compensation should be greater or less.
REMARKS.
I have no confidence that a commission can arrive at a satisfactory solution of this
Bnbject, or can demonstrate, by practical example, the degree of success or failure of
those methods subjected to thorough tests. I think that an individual, having ex
perience in all departments of the service, exceptionally capable in the way of ob
serving the methods of men and of good judgment in discovering and correct ing ob
jectionable methods of service, might in reasonable time meet the difficulties thus tar
encountered, and finally solve the problem. Difference of opinion, honest and wellmeaning as it may be, tends to retard the progress of such a measure. One mind,
having in view the ends to be gained and the means to be employed, mnst reach the
object through harmonious methods.
Selecting one of the leading offices of the country (let it be of an extreme character,
whether the best managed or showing the most unsatisfactory condition of service),
it is suggested that, providing such a person with authority both specific and ample,
a test be made at that office of the general methods proposed by this commission.
Eliminating the methods found to be impracticable, but preserving those shown to
be valuable, let a further test be made at a second office presenting certain dissimilar
features, thus carrying forward to final success, if possible, by practical demonstra
tion, the measure of service and plan of organization found to be most worthy of
adoption.
Respectfully submitted,
James T. Metcalf,
Inspector.
SUMMARY OF PRESENT CONDITION OF WORK OF THE COMMISSION.
The commission agrees in a general way on the following points : (1) The service
required. (2) Organization of post-offices. (3) Classification of post-offices.
The commission has under process of speedy adjustment, and has given largely of
its time to: (4) Classification of employes.
It finds, as possibly the most difficult problem, and likely to involve greater re
search : (5) Measurement of Berviee of employes, ((>) Compensation of employe's,
(the latter the less difficult).
Attention has been given incidentally, as being of minor importance, to : (7) Forms
of rendering reports.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENEKAL.

Washington City Post-Office,
October 13, 187.

Wallace P. Ryon,
P. O. Inspector, Washington, D. C. :
Sir : Iu response to your request I herewith transmit an explanation of the system
of keeping.the postal account at this office.
The method formerly in vogue consisted iu having pass-books or accounts between
the cashier's office and the various stamp clerks, superintendents of stations, and
other parties handling the funds of the office. Upon these various pass-books what
ever stamps, etc., were drawn upon requisitions were charged, and the sums paid in
at odd times credited. When, therefore, the postmaster or the Department desired
to ascertain the linancial condition of the office, it was not only necessary to count
the money and stamps, etc., on hand in the cashier's office, but to count also the
various and odd lots of stamps, envelopes, and money iu the hands of all the various
stamp clerks, superintendents of stations, etc., and, in addition, to count all unpaid
charges upon letters, etc., in the hands of the box clerks, general delivery, and lettercarrier divisions ; an action obviously not only very troublesome, and therefore sel
dom resorted to, but requiring, for the proper accommodation of the public, several
thousand dollars, for which the postmaster was responsible, to remain in the hands
of various employe's. It was impossible for the stamp clerk in the cashier's office to
make out an accurate monthly report of sales of stamps without, a summation of all
outstanding accounts, and the practice was to report the amount delivered from the
office upon the proper report, and make a foot-note, deducting from the amount as
shown delivered the amount of unaccounted sales as obtained by balancing nil out
standing pass-books. Such a system was not only awkward, but attended with great
risk.
Upon the appointment of Hon. Thomas L. Tulloch. lato postmaster, r.a assistant
postmaster and cashier, a gradual reform was instituted and the present system de
veloped. Its one aim is to simplify all accounts, and make them brief, simple, and
easy of comprehension, and to abridge and protect the responsibility of tlm post
master wherever possible. One of the first steps towards this result, was the adop
tion by the Department, of the postage-due stamp, which enabled the closing of all
" overcharged and undercharged " accounts. The principal one, however, was the
adoption of regulation requiring every stamp envelope, newspaper and postagedue stamp clerk, and all superintendents ofstations to furnish from their own pockets
all money required in the transaction of their business. By this regulation not only
were all pass-books and accounts done away with, with their necessary accompany
ing book-keeping; but no funds for which the postmaster was responsible remained
in any bauds except his cashier's, and the monthly report of stamps, etc., delivered
from his office was at the same time a true report of stamps, etc., sold and money
collected. The accounts then became simply a record of cash receipts and disburse
ments, and the balance of the cash-book at any time showed the balance due the
United States aud the liability of the postmaster, which a count of the cash soon ver
ified.
The system can be practically shown as follows :
With all the requisitions for stamps, etc., delivered to superintendents of stations
and stamp clerks by whom the public are served, the full amount of cash is required
to accompany the order. .For all newspaper and postage-due stamps the full amount
of cash is also required to accompany the order. The postage-duo stamp clerk fur
nishes all carriers and clerks with postage-due stamps without liability to the post
master. The clerk having charge of mail matter forwarded to Dead-Letter Office
also purchases with his own money all stamps used upon said matter, aud upon the
receipt of his approved statement from the superintendent of said office presents
the same to the cashier, and the amount so approved is refunded. All old nlaterial is
sold per quarter to the highest bidder. An estimate is made before delivery, and the
purchasing party required to make deposit covering the estimated amount. All sur
plus money is deposited with the United States Treasurer subject to check, and at the
end of a fiscal quarter the unexpended balance equals the balance- due the United
States, and is so transferred.
The following books are used :
(1) Counter cash-book. In this book every transaction at counter is recorded inform
ally, in pencil or otherwise, and is balauced, and the balance veritiad by count of cash
each night.
(2) Postal-account book:Theeutries in this book are made by transferring formally
and in convenient shape the items of Book No. 1, and should consist only of complete
transactions, ready for transfer to tho quarterly accounts, and a balance of it at any
time shows the balanee due the United States.
OS) This is ii detailed record of stamps, envelopes, etc., received and delivered, and
a balance of it at any lime shows in detail the stock on hand and sold. At tho close

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197

of each month the balance correspond* with the monthly report to the Department,
and the gales equal the cash receipts from stamp clerks, etc., as shown in Book No. 2.
These three books comprise all absolutely necessary for the use of tho office. It is
found expedient to have in an offico of this size a record of allowances, and all pay
ments are checked oft" in same.
Book No. 1 is balanced daily, and can be entered daily in Nos. 2 and 3, and the
quarterly accounts kept up from day to day upon their proper blanks, or the transfer
from No. 1 can bo made weekly, or as convenient.
I inclose herewith an example of a day's work, comprising typical entries and their
treatment.
Book No. 1,Upon opening the office the imaginary balance of 81,125.74 is tho bal
ance of the preceding night, and represents cash in safe. A requisition is received
from Stamp Clerk McClellan for $737.20, with accompanying cash. D. Dreyfuss doposits $40 on purchase of old material, subject to weighing. Annie Smith is paid
?)?.42 for washing towels, on a yearly allowance of $100. Stamp Clerk Baker orders
special-request envelopes, 321.80, and sends cash with order; also turns in his stock
of spoiled and redeemed envelopes, for which ho is paid $(>o.6y, and envelopes for
warded to stamp division, Post Office Department, for necessary credit. Stamp Clerk
Thomas draws and pays for $330.00 newspaper stamps. Gas Company paid $138.88
for lighting. De Sanies, clerk in charg". of matter forwarded to Dead-Letter Office,
presents approved accounts from said office for $15.25 postage-due stamps, which he
has previously bought with his own funds, and the amount is refunded him. Specialdelivery messengers paid oft", $1205.36. Postmaster draws salary, $421.20$5,000 per
annum. Stamp Clerk Thomas purchases $30 postage-due .stamps. $1,000 surplus funds
is deposited in Treasury. Report of old material having been received, the quantity
delivered is found to amount to $30.02, and $0.98 is refunded Dreyfuss from his de
posit. Balance of $420.56 is called for at close of day and verified by count of cash.
Book No. 2.Imaginary balances brought forward and day's work posted up from
Book No. 1. Requisitions for stamps, etc., transferred together, and total, $1,125.00
entered. Tho sale of old material, $30.02, transferred, only the completed transaction
made a matter of record. Payment, Annio Smith, $8.42, transferred. Post-Ofiice De
partment charged with $65.00 spoiled envelopes, forwarded for credit. Payment to
Gas Company, $138>8, transferred. Amount, of $15.25, approved account from DeadLetter Office, charged to .same. Pay-rolls, $205.36, transferred ; also salary of post
master, $421.20. The amount of $1,426.56 balances tho account, and shows also the
amount due the United States and the total liability of tho postmaster, and is met
by $426.56 in safe and $1,000 on deposit in Treasury.
Book N. 3. Requisition $737.20 from McClellan, after being transferred to book 2,
is entered in book 3. Stamps, etc., $450, on sheet 3. Envelopes, etc., $287.20, on sheet
4. Special request, $21.80, isal.so entered on sheetNo. 3. Newspaperstamps, $336.60, en
tered in detail sheet No. 2, and then gross number ofstamps, 421, and amount, $330.60,
entered on sheet 3. Postage-due stamps, $30, entered in detail sheet No. 1, and then
gross number, 2,350, and amount, $30, entered on sheet 3 A balanco of sheet 3 shows
record of sales of stamps, etc., during the day and amounts to $816.00. A balance of
sheet 4 shows record of envelopes, etc., sold during tho day and amounts to $309.
These two sums amount to $1,125.60, and by reference to book No. 2 that is shown 1o
be the total amount of cash sales during the day.
The same system holds good for close of month and close of quarter, showing all
transactions in both detail and aggregate.
This system of postal accounts requires no particular knowledge of book-keeping,
and the many checks cause a mistake to bo discovered and remedied. Tho cash linbility of tho postmaster can be ascertained from day to day with tho books properly
posted, aud also whether he has the necessary funds on hand equal to said liability.
Whatever other supplementary accounts may be necessary can readily bo originated,
as occasion demands, andtheir results only entered in book No. 2.
Respectfully,
Seymour W. Tulloch,
Cashier.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

[Book No. 1.1
Tuesday, Augwit 30, 1687.
Keceivcd.

Balance forward
McClelian, stamps, eto
D. Drevfuss, deposit old material
Annio Smith, washing towels
Baker, special request
Baker, damaged envelopes
Thomas, newspaper stumps
Washington Gas Company, lighting .
Do Sanies, D. L. O., postage-due stamps.
Pay-rolls, spccial-delivory messe
Frank B. Conger, P. M., salary
Thomas,_postago due-stamps .
Deposit U.. S. Treasury
D. Droyfuss, 1,390 pounds canvas, at $2.16 cwt. ($30.0."), balance, deposit re
turned

Paid.

1,125.74
737. 20
40.00
*8.42
21. 80
""65."69
MM
"138.88
U.2S
20.1. 3(i
421. 20
30. 00
"i, 000. 66
9.98
420. 50
2,291.34 2,291.34
$1, 426. 56

COMMISSION

BOOK-KEEPING.

199

(No. 1500.)
Requisition for stamps and stamped envelopes.
Post-Office, Washington, D.C., Avgugt3Q, 18*7.

Ono-cent

Two cent

Three-cent
Four-cent
Five-cent
Six-cent
Ton-cent
Ten-cent, special delivery
Fifteen-cent
Thirty-cent
Ninety-cent
25,000 Postal cards, 1-ceut
Postal cards, 2-ccut, international .

$200. 00

250. 00

ENVELOPES.
by 5$ inches :
1,000
One-cent, No. 3, first, white or amber
11.00
Two-cent, No. 3, first, white or ambr r
Two-cent, No. 3, 2d quality, oriental bun* or blue, $2.12; 3d quality, plain manilla
or aruber. $2.10
<
One-cent, No. 4, manilla, plaiu manilla
3j} by inches:
One-cent, No. 4J, first, white or amber

One-cent, No. 4$. third, plain manilla or amber

B MO
Two-cent, No. 4$, first, white or ambor
100.00
Two-cent, No. 4*, 2d qnality, oriental hniT or blue, $2.14 ; 3d quality, plain manilla
or amber. $2.10
Five-cent, No. 4J, first, white or amber
3$ bv tfT"s inches:
Two-cent, No. 5, first, whito or amber
110. 00
Two-cent, No. 5, 2d quality, oriental buff or blue, $2.1C; 3d quality, plain manilla
or amber, $2.12
Four-cent, No. 5, first, whito or amber
s
Knur-cent, No. ft, t hird, plain manilla or amber
Five cent. No. 5, first, whito fir amber
3 000
33.i
Onivcent, No. 0, manilla, plaiu manilla
3f bv G) inches :
Two-cent, No. 9, first, white or amber
Two-cent, No. 9, 2d quality, oriental huff or blue, $2.18; 3d quality, plain manilla
or amber, $2.14
Four-cent, No. 9, first, white or amber
Four-cent, No. 9, third, plain mauilla or amber
3] bv 8| inches
Two-ct-nt, No. 7, first, white or amber
23.00
Two-cent, No. 7. 2d quality, oriental buff or blue, $2.26 ; 3d quality, plain manilla
or amber. $2.10
Four-cent, No. 7, third, plain manilla or amber
43 bv 10W inches:
'Two-cent, No. 8, first, white or amber
Two-cent, No. 8, 2d quality, oriental bnffor blue, $2.28; 3d quality, plain manilla
or amber, $2.18 ^
Four-cent,
plain manilla
ambermanilla (newspaper wrappers)
One-cent,
No. 12,No.5J 8,bythird,
9TT inches,
manilla,orplain
Two-cent, No. 12, by 9/s inches, manilla, plain manilla (newspaper wrappers)
287. 20
NOTE ENVELOPES.
Two-cent, No. 1, 2J by 5J inches, first, white
Two-cent, No. 2, 3ft by inches, first, whito or amber .
Two-cent, No. 10, 3ft by 48 inches, first, white
One-cent, No. 11. 4A by S& inches, first, white
737. 20
McClbllan.
Stamp Clerk,

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

(No. 1006.)
Inquisition for stamps and stamped envelopes.
Post-office, Washington, D. C, Aurwt 30, 1887.

$21.00
4.H0

One-cent...
Two-cent ...
Three-cent.
Four-cent..
Five-cent . .
Si* cent.
Ti'it-cent
Ten-cent nperiul delivery
Firteeu-cent
Thirty-cent
Ninety-cent
Postal-cards, l-cent
Postal-canls, 2-cent, international.

ft. 00

30.00
(Across the face:) Postajre-duo stamps.
3J by inches :
One-cent, No. 3. first, white or amber
Two-cent, No. 3, first, white or amber
Two cent. No. 3. 2d quality, oriental huff or blue, $2.12 ; 3d quality, plain manilla
or am her. $2.10

One-cent. No. 4, maiiilla, plain manilla

,
3| by TijS inches :
One-cenint, No. 4$, first, white or amber
One-cent, No. 4$, third, plain manilla or amber
Two-cent, No. 4), first, white or amber
Two-cent, No. 4$, 2d quality, oriental huff or blue, $2.14 | 3d quality plain manilla
or aruber, $2. lu
Five-cent, No. 4j\ first, white or amber
H by OA inches i
Two-cent, No. 5, first, white or amber

Two-cent, No. 5, 2d quality oiieutal huff or blue, $2.10 ; 3d quality plaiu MML>
or amber, $2.12
Four-cent, No. ft, first, white or amber
Four-cent. No. 5, third, plain manillaor amber
Five-cent, No. 5, first, white or amber
One-cent, No. 0, manilla, plain manilla
3} bv 6] inches.
Two cent. No. 0, first, white or amber
Two-cent, No. 9, 2d quality oriental buff o- blue. $2 18 ; 3d quality plain manilla or
amber, $2.11
Four-cent, No. 9, first, white or amber
Four-cent No. 9, third, plain manilla or amber.
3Jbv 8J inches:

Two-cent, No. 7, first, white or amber

Two-cent, No. 7, 2d quality oriental buffor blue, $2.26; 3d qnality plain manilla
or amber. $2.16.
Four-cent No. 7, third, plain manilla or amber
48 by 10ft inches |
Two-cent, No. 8, first, white or Amber
Two-cent. No. 8, 2d quality oriental buff or blue, $2.2K ; 3d quality plain manilla
or amber. $2.18
Four-cent,
No.5|8,bythird,
plain manilla
amber
One-cent,
No. 12,
9,Ta inches,
manilla.orplain
manilla (newspaper wrappers)
Two-cent, No. 12. manilla. plain manilla (newspaper wrappers)
NOTE ENVELOPES.
Two-cent, No. 1. 2J bv 5i inches,
Two-cent, No. 2, BA by 54 inches, first, white or amber.
Two-ct nt, No. 10. Wfk by 4ft inches, first, white.
One-cent, No. 11, 4J
4ft by
BJ M inches, first, white
Two-cent, No. 11, first, white

Thomas,
Portage-due Stamp Clerk.

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203

IBook No. 2.]

Postal account, Washington City post-office.
Date.
1887.
Aug. 30

Received.
Brought forward
$77, 731. 03
Requisition lor stumps, etc :
McClellan
$737.20
Baker
21. 80
Thomaa
330. 60
Thomas
*
30.00
1, 125. <50
.300 ponml
30.02
Annie Smith, washing towels
Post-Office Department, damaged envelopes redeemed, forwarded
to stamp division for credit
Washington Gas Company, lighting
Dead-Letter Office, postage-due stamps
Pay-rolls, special delivery
Frank Bdue
Conger,
Balance
tTnitedpostmaster,
States salary
78, 887. 25

Paid.
$76, 005. 80

8.42
65. 60
138.88
15. 25
205. 3fl
421. 20
1, 420. 56
78, 887. 25

[Book No. 3Sheet No. 1.]

Postage-due stamp account. Washington City post-office.
1-cent. 2-cent. 5-oent. jlO-cent 30-cent. 50-cent. Amonnt.
1
2, io6 j
l

1887.
Aug.

200

i1
i
1

50

$30.00

A new edition of this page, on account of the limited number of denominations, should be doubled
in capacity by duplicate ruling of same, using the present blank spaco for that purpose.

[Book No. 3Sheet No. 2.1

Newspaper stamp account. Washington City post-office.

3
Brought f(
1887.
Ang. 30 Thomas

10 2030 .. :i0 20|20L.|..;10'10 20 10: 7

man. i

A new edition of this page should transfer the two blank spaces to tho right and .head them in the
proper places for $36 ana $48 denominations.

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

204

[Book No. 3Sheet Xo. 3 ]

I'ostage-stamp account, Washington City pout-office.
"3 * Tostal-cards.
au
3
1887.
Aug. 30

Ain't forward
Thoniaa
Do

4-cent.

2-cent.

C
16o

10-cent. 4sa j
90-cent. s t
30-cent. |
<uo
ol

10, 000

*E
{fi pa
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25, 0C0

2,330
25, 000 2, 350

10,000

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P&

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8
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*4r.o. oo
421 336. go
30. 00
421 1 810.80

[Book No. 3Sheet No. 4.]

Stamped-enrelope account, Washington City post-office.

"3 "3 , *z

1887.
Brooght forward
Aug. 30 McClellan .
Baker, special register, Box
324

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5,0003,000 1,000 .

. |27. 20
. 21.80
309. 00

1,000 .-j..j..,0,000|.
[Circular letter.]

Postmaster,
Sir : The Department is desirous of obtaining as soon as possible accurate informa
tion in regard to the amount and. details of the business conducted at your office, and
for that purpose the accompanying blank forms of special report are forwarded to
you, both of which you will please fill up, and, after certifying, over your own signa
ture, to its correctness, forward one of them (as per instructions at the head of Part
1) by registered mail, addressed to

Very respectfully,

COMMISSIONEXHIBIT A.

205

206

EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENEEAL.

COMMISSIONEXHIBIT A.

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210

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

COMMISSION

EXHIBIT B.

211

Exhibit B.Statement of details of the several divisions of post-office service.

EXECUTIVE DIVISION.
This comprehends the several duties of general supervision over all divisions',
branches, and departments of the office ; the supervision of all official correspondence :
the preparation of all official letters to the officers of tho Post-Office Department and
of correspondence with the public of a miscellaneous character and not relating to
the routine of tho office (which is otherwise assigned; ; the copying, tiling, recording,
and indexing of official correspondence and instructions, and tho tiling of special rec
ords; the arrangement, and from time to time correction, as necessity may arise, of
schemes for the distribution and sorting, and of schedules for the despatch of mails,
with the issue of instructions as to the methods of conducting the service by its offi
cers and employe's asdevised by the office or directed by the officers of tho Post-Office
Department; with the decision of all disputed questions arising within tho office ot;
between the office and the public relating to postage rates and charges, inquiry with
reference to missing or delayed mail and postal information, and to all other matters
governed by the postal laws and the regulations of the Post-Office Department.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Indexing and tiling departmental and miscellaneous correspondence received and
tent; indexing and tiling ' change of address " notices, lock-box applications ; em
ployes' absence from duty, excuses for ; publishers' affidavits and specimens of publi
cations entered; copying, inclosure, and despatch of departmental and miscellaneous
letters ; preparation and mailing of incidental " mail news items " for the information
of the public through the "press," and of miscellaneous notices ; furnishing copies,
to superintendents, of departmental instructions; distribution, for attention as
checked, of departmental instructions and inquiries ; verifying money-order remit
tances ; tiling in " special cases "exceptionally important correspondence ; preparing
answers to written inquiries from the public ; answering oral inquiries from the pub
lic ; opening postmaster's mail; opening and distributing official mail; withdrawal
of letters from mail ; checking official registered book and deliveriug registered offi
cial documents to the departments of tho office by which they are to be given atten
tion ; interception and return of letters on telegraphic requests from postmasters;
making requests by telegraph for return of letters and accounting for deposits.
INQUIRY, SEARCH, AND IRREGULAR MAIL,
Keeeiviug, investigating, and recording complaints of missing mail matter aud the
necessary search aud correspondence relating to same ; reporting to the ch ief inspector
of the Post-Office Department all instances of loss, with cases properly jacketed and
official numbers given for reference to and use of inspectors; recording location of
losses and reportiug to chief inspector all cases successfully terminated since pre
ceding reports: sending all mail matter which may have been held to tho Dead-Let
ter Offico, as classified under the general heads of " Unclaimed, or ' Uniuailablo" ;
notifying addressees, and forwarding all domestic held-for-postage matter, and sending
to the Department, with accompanying lists, such portion as may remain unclaimed ;
sending daily or weekly lists to the Dead-Letter Office of misdirected (foreign and
domestic) foreign held for postage, unclaimed hotel, fictitious, lottery, obscene, uuunailnble, destructive, unaddressed letters, etc., mail matter "in dispute," "refused"
letters, and mat ter inadmissible to foreign mails uuder regulations of the Postal Union;
receiving misdirected aud irregular matter from the Railway Mail Service ; return
ing misdirected second class (" nixes") to publishers ; returning all unclaimed aud
misdirected card matter to senders aud notifying senders of the detention of unmailable third and fourth class matter; retnrning to senders unclaimed, unpaid, shortpaid, and misdirected circulars; making record of unclaimed third aud fourth class
matter of "obvious value " ; keeping record of loose coin and " shed stamps" ; col
lecting cnstoins duties on dutiable matter received from foreign mails ; the charge of
all unaddressed packages and loose wrappers ; sending loose wrappers to addressees
asking for a description of contents, and, when possible, associating unaddressed ar
ticles with wrappers returned and forwarding same to destination; holding all unad
dressed foreign papers one month to await claimants; receiving and delivering valua
ble dead letters; receiving andcheoking daily all held for postage and other irregular
matter from branches.
SUPPLIES.
laneous supplies " and tho custody aud issue thereof ; the keeping of inventories and

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

accounts, and tne custody of all vouchers incidental thereto, distributed ana classi
fied under titles, as follows, viz :
' The preparation of estimates and requisitions on the Post-Office Department for
miscellaneous supplies furnished therefrom, including blanks, blank books, books of
record and accounts, official envelopes, twine, writing paper, canceling ink, letter
balances, miscellaneous stationery, carriers' and collectors' satchels, and street letter
boxes and equipments ; the preparation of estimates and requisitions on the PostOffice Department for allowances for the purchase of working implements, seal cups,
office aud working furniture (tixed and movable), and of dranghtmen's electric pen
and battery, electric call-bell system supplies; foreign mail-sack labels; printingoffice and janitors' supplies; books of reference, directories, etc., for advertising and
general incidental expenses ; for the purchase of materials for the repair and preser
vation of street letter-boxes, working furniture (fixed and movable), working imple
ments, and for the manufacture of composition blotters, canceling-ink pads, and
stamping-pad beds; the examination or inspection as to the quantity and quality of
all supplies as received ; the delivery, on requisition, of all supplies to designated
officers of the service, and to the authorized "stamp agents" the bulletins, signs, and
blanks required in their service ; the assignment of numbers to blanks introduced;
the supervision and keeping of all inventories and accounts relative to construction
service and repairs assigned to this Department, and the inspection and custody of
all bills, requisitions, aud receipts incident thereto.
PRINTING.
The printing of facing slips for distribution and delivery letter and circular pack
ages and mail sacks, foreign mail aud special sack labels, box and case labels, notices,
forms or small blanks and small posters.
INSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION.
The arrangement, preparation, and issue of schemes for the distribution, separation,
and sorting of ordinary and registered foreign and domestic mail matter; of sched
ules directing the despatch, circulation, and transportation of mails; the correction
of record copies and of those distributed throughout the service by order; of the
preparation and record of changes in post-offices; of the inspection of copy for and
recording of blanks with a view to maintaining un 'fortuity in the system ; of the prep
aration of and distribution to Departments and branches, and keeping tiles of bul
letins for lobby display for the information of the public; of correspondence relating
to the hours of receipt and despatch of mail ; of the making and control of designs
for and issuing and recording postmarking instruments and other metal and rubber
hand-stamps.
WASTE.
The sorting of all waste material for the recovery of mail matter which may inad
vertently have been included, and for further sorting preliminary to selling to the
best advantage.
ACCOUNTING, RECEIPTS, AND DISBURSEMENTS.
The custody of all moneys officially received through the divisions, departments,
and branches of the office (money-order excepted) ; the preparation of estimates for
and the procurement, custody, and Bale of supplies furnished on requisitions by the
Post-Office Department, division of postage stamps; the duties thereunder being
classified and distributed as follows, viz :
The custody and accounting for all moneys received from the sales of ordinary post
age, newspaper and periodical, postage-due and special- delivery stamps ; postal cards,
domestic and Postal Union ; stamped envelopes, letter sheet envelopes and newspaper
wrappers; of moneys received from transfers from money-order to postal accounts;
from Postmaster-General's drafts collected ; from rentals of boxes at central and dis
trict offices; from postage due collected by central district offices and delivery car
riers attached thereto ; from sales of waste paper and twine, scrap iron, brass,
leather and canvas, empty cases, boxes, bottles, etc. ; the preparation of salary
checks, the payment of salaries and procurements of receipts therefor on rolls sev
erally prepared for clerks, carriers, mail-bag repair shops, mail-bag depository, Rail
way Mail siervice, mail messengers, substitute carriers on special- deli very service,
substitute carriers for service for regulars absent on vacation and otherwise : sub
stitute clerks for clerks absent; and licensed stamp agents, disbursements for inci
dental supplies, and for light, fuel, furniture, rent, mail- bag repair supplies, advertis
ing, ship letters, incidental service, telegraph and telephone ; the payment of PostOffice Department drafts, the redemption of spoiled envelopes, and the accounts,
records, reports, aud service incidental to these duties.

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213

ACCOUNTS.
The supervision of all accounts of the office, and the keeping of the principal ac
counts between this office and thePost-Office Department, also accounts with t he subtreasury and depositing bank, with publishers aud news ageuts lor the mailing of
second-class matter, and with stamp agents for sales made of postage stamps, and the
snpervision of all official matters involving the collection of rcvonne and receipt and
disbursement of money, including duties classified and enumerated as follows, viz :
The verification of the accounts of the cashier's and money-order departments, and
of all accounts of the divisions and branches of the office ; the authorization of all
expenditures; the distribution of clerk-hire and free-delivery allowances; the prep
aration of pay-rolls for clerks, carriers, mail messengers, mail-bag repair shop, mailbag depository, railway mail service, special-delivery service, substitute carriers for
regular carriers on vacation, and the auditing of all regular substitute service per.
formed for employ6s on these rolls. The custody aud preparation for payment of all
vouchers and bills for construction service, supplies, repairs, rent, fuel, light, and other
items paid on the various accounts of the office; the auditing of Department drafts,
both on money -order and post-office accounts; the examination aud charge of all state
ments rendered by the various departments of unpaid postage, including the " deadletter" bills; the entry of second-class matter; the soliciting of proposals for the sale
of waste material, for the purchase of coal, wood, and ice for the branches, aud of the
making of contracts for same. The supervision of all matters involving the appoint
ment of eligibles certified for appointment, and their assignment to duty, and the prep
aration and correction of the register of officers and subordinate employe's of the
office, and of all accounts, employes, individual record of conduct and efficiency, and
records, reports, and service incident to the performance of these dntics. The' prep
aration of the account-current and examination of the general account, and final in
spection and verification of all pay-rolls, abstracts, and vouchers in connection there
with, and the charge of forwarding same to the Auditor for the Post-Office Depart
ment at Washington. The examination of all money-order statements and vouchers,
including the checking of money-order remittances, and the charge of transmitting,
weekly, these statemcuts to Washington, and the auditing of all such other reports
and statements of accounts as pertain to the finances of the office, and verification by
an inventory of balances as represented on the account of "post-office cash," " postage
stamps," "postage due," " box-rents," and the various money order cash accounts.
Attention to personal inquiries and the furnishing of oral information, especially re
lating to second-class matter and postage charges disputed, and the preparation of
correspondence with the officers of the Post-Office Department aid with the public on
matters incident to these duties.
DESPATCH.
The custody, reception, and despatch of all mails and Post-Office Department sup
plies ; circulating mails in bulk to ami between the general office, its district and
subdistrict offices aud railway depots, either by wagon or elevated or surface rail
ways, and by the mail messengers assigned to the office in transit charge of such hulk
mails ; the custody, reception, and despatch of bulk foreign mails, and the records of
their arrivals and departures; of domestic bulk mails and Post-Office Department
supplies, and the preparation of all reports iu regard to the same that from time to
time may be required by tho regulations of the Post-Office Department or of the postoffice, distributed and classified as follows, viz:
Way-bills for each domestic mail despatched and for each domestic mail received ;
record of niuit arrivals and departures by pouches, sacks, and cases; monthly regis
ter of arrivals and departures of domestic mails for transmittal to Second Assistant
Postmaster-General ; reports of late mail arrivals ; record of contract mail-messenger
service irregularities ; notices to mail-messenger service contractor of irregularities
in the service and inspection of return reports ; record of transit mails ; connections
with mail-train despatches ; at New York a record of arrivals at Sandy Hook and
Quarantine of mail steamers, and at tho post-office of foreign mails therefrom re
ceived ; receipts aud records of receipts given steamship officers on delivery of for
eign mail ; and record of arrivals and departures of foreign mail steamers by lines
and transits; the separation for and delivery to the departments of the office of bulk
mail, both received from iulaud aud foreign offices aud mailed by tho public for dis
tribution and sorting; records of deliveries to and receipts from the several depart
ments of the office of supplies and mails; transportation schedules of arrivals, de
partures, and direct transfers to and between railway post-offices; the transfers from
the several departments of tho office and separation for despatch of mado-np mails,
foreign and domestic; tho making and checking of transit time-cards, and miscella
neous duties incidental to this service.

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EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

MAIL EQUIPMENT.

The receipt, from all sources, of pouches, sacks, catchers, aud raw-hide trunks, the
examination of pouches and turning of sacks to see that no mail has been inad
vertently left in them, the treatment of all such matter found, the inspection of
pouches and sacks to ascertain if in serviceable condition, the counting of all pouches
and sacks so received, the entering to proper account, the stowing in appropriate
bins, the issue, upon order from the Second Assistant Postmaster General, with bag
ging, labeling, aud registering, for despatch to -offices so directed to bo supplied, the
custody and issue of supplies of twine, wrapping-paper, seal-cups, and locks, the rec
ord of receipt and issuo of same, aud preparation of monthly statements to the PostOffice Department of all transactions of the depository.
MAIL SLIPS AND LABELS.
The preparation, by closes, of all facing (or mail) slips used on packages of letters
and circulars aud in sacks of newspapor matter, the numbering, postmarking, and
Jespatch-marking of such facing slips, the labeling aud arrauging by closes, in ad
vance, for pouches for letter and circular departments, of their issue, and of separa
tion and return of wooden tags and card-slide labels received on mails from other of
fices.
'
DISTRIBUTION.
General supervision of the receptions, treatment, "mailing," and makiug up for
despatch of all ordinary mail addressed to United States officers and foreign coun
tries ; of the conduct of competitive technical examinations of distributers; of the
investigation and charging of errors in distribution reported ; the preparation of let
ters, reports, and statements relating to the work of ihe division sent to the PostOffiee Department and to the public.
INLAND BRANCH.
Letter and circular mail.
Attendance at the public " drops ; " classification, facing for postmarking aud count
ing, postmarking, aud in connection with matter received by collection, layiug aside
for inspection of unpaid or questionable matter, rating short-paid ; opening ot pack
ages of matter in transit from branches aud other post-offices ; its transit-marking
and counting; of matter from foreign countries, transit- marking and examination
for dutiable or prohibited articles ; primary " separation "with " tying-out" or " clos
ing" under facing slip; secondary "distribution," "tying-out" or closing uuder
facing slip, verification of closes ; "pouching " of packages from cases and (transit)
from opening form ; verification of pouch label and delivery to transportation depart
ment for despatch of all first-class matter and circulars addressed to inland offices in
the United States.
Printed and package mail.
The reception, cancellation of stamps on second-class (mailed by other than pub
lishers or nows-dealers) ; third-class and fonrth-class matter received by " collec
tions," iu transit from branch post-offices, inland United States offices, and from for
eign countries, the examination lordutiablo or prohibited articles, the reception of
second-claas matter mailed by publishers and newsdealers, the primary "separation"
of all such matter, its secondary " dislribution " when not disposed of finally at "sep
aration " cases, the sacking, verification of sack labels, the loading of trucks, the de
livery of trucks loaded at elevator entrances to transportation department for despatch,
the handling and (in connection with the Railway-Mail Service) the "separation"
and the despatch by " fast-mail " trains.
Foreign Vranch.
The reception and examination as to nature of contents (iu all cases required by re
gulation) of articles of foreign destination, their weight, dimensions, the " Bpecial ad
dress " postmarking or transit-marking, primary " separation," elimination of " spe
cially addressed." of unpaid and short-paid matter and rating aud marking of same;
secondary and subsequent "distribution," "tying-out," or closing of letter mails, letterbilling in duplicate, weighing and noting weight of mails, making up duplicate reports
to the Department of the net weights of mails and number of bags for each exchange

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office sent at each "despatch," preparation of way-bills or certificates of delivery, in

duplicate, to accompany mail for each port of call, special accounts of mails despatched
dnring statistical periods, preparation of schedules in advance, preparing " weekly
bulletins " of inward foreign mails, the in-checking as received, breaking of seals and
careful comparison of contents (consisting generally of other closed mails, registry,
and money-order bags) with accompanying letter-bill, opening of packages and sorting
for delivery division and domcstio distribution departments, respectively, postmark
ing of " unpaid matter" for domestic offices and all extra-national matter, careful com
parison of foreign rating on short-paid matter with the prepayment indicated by post
age after comparison of the latter given in denomination of country of origin, to the
Postal Union standard offrancs and centimes, subsequent conversion to United States
currency, the marking of these charges on the matter, the receiving, recording, and
paying cash conveyance charges on " ship" letters, rating and postmarking of same,
special charging of extra-national unpaid matter, adding to the regular Postal Union
charge the charges of the intermediary office, ignoring or allowing for, as the case
may require, stamps used in prepayment, and the examination throughout for dutiable
or prohibited articles.
Delivery.
Treatment of mail originating locally or received from inland and foreign points
for delivery, involving collection, facing, opening, post-marking, back-stamping, and
sortation (combination, carrier, and branch district) of all mails for the several sec
tions of lock-box delivery, special wiudow, general delivery, and the carriers' routes
of the district and for branch office districts ; closing of mails for despatch ; of the
transportation of mails to and between the geucral post-office and branches and rail
road depots; of the delivery of mail by carrier, at the special window, general deliv
ery, through lock-boxes, and by " special delivery ;" the collection and accounting lor
postage due on matter for delivery ; the preparation of reports and keeping of records
of information relating to mail matter collected, deposited at district offices, delivered
by carriers, delivered through lock-boxes, general delivery, and special window deliv
eries ; the receipt and notification of" removal notices "received; the record of number
and location of street letter-boxes ; the reception and investigation of complaints of ir
regularities in delivery or collection servico, and attention to inquiries and the prep
aration of correspondence incident thereto ; the receipt, custody and linal disposition
of undeliverable mail matter ; the preparation, inclosurcs, and forwarding to publish
ers of " atop notices" and of notices of changes of address, and the technical exami
nation of sorters.
Lock-box delivery.
The delivery of mail through lock-boxes, or of packages, bundles, and satchels con
taining mail through windows to box holders ; alo, for the delivery of and accounting
for postage-due matter, the delivery of same through windows when tho amount is
in excess of the capacity of the box"; the delivery of postage-due matter, and the col
lection of the amount duo on same.
Delivery at special window.
The boxing and delivery of mail addressed to banks located on tho general post-office
district, and letter mail for the daily newspapers.
General delivery.
The duties of receiving, sorting, aud boxing mail matter addressed " to be called
for "and " post restanto " or which is without definite address; all matter for any
cause undeliverable, for delivery on call through advertising, or return to card, or
forwarding to Dead-Letter Offlco; tho preparation from classifications of the mail of
the several " advertised lists;" attendance on the public and delivery of such matter
as may be called for; the forwarding to other offices of mail upon orders from the ad
dressees, and the search for misdirected matter.
Xewspaper delivery.
The sorting, boxing, and delivery of periodical-publication mail addressed to news
paper pnblishers ; advertising agents aud others who receive largo numbers of papers.

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Registry.

The receipt, delivery, and despatch of all registered matter, both of domestic and
foreign origin, and with the required treatment of same while in the custody of the
office. These duties may be enumerated as follows, viz :
The acceptance of mail matter presented for registration, the issuance of a receipt
therefor, the examination and proper rating under domestic regulations, the provis
ions of the Postal Union treaty, and the special requirements in force with the vari
ous foreign countries not members of the Postal Union.
Certilicatiou as to condition, cancellation of stamps affixed, preparation of the re
turn receipts, attachment of same to articles, and transfer under consecutive numbers
to " separation " case and foreign.
Separation of matter to distribution cases in accordance with schemes provided ;
accounting and obtaining receipts therefor.
Distribution of matter at the various cases to tho larger offices, thus avoiding du
plication; deciphering "blind" addresses, adding county where omitted; addressing
registered package envelopes; making up return bills; entering in mailing books; seal
ing package envelopes and transfer of same to " pouch" or "direct '* deliveries and
obtaining receipt therefor.
Distribution of registered-package envelopes to the various through-pouch offices
according to schemes furnished by the Department entry of samo on manifold pouchbooks, pouching and certifying thereto; entry of pouches for delivery and prepara
tion of pouch "check list," showing exact disposition of all package envelopes re
ceived ; delivery of "direct" package envelopes and through pouches to the Rail
way Mail Service within schedule time ; calling pouches by label, serial, and rotary
numbers, and obtaining proper receipt therefor.
Receiving " direct " registered-package envelopes aud through pouches from the
Railway Mail Service, back-stainping, checking, and notiiig condition ; separation of
" direct " package envelopes into "city " and " transit," and entry of same ; entry of
pouches on " through-pouch-received" book, and preparation of tho "record of ar
rival and entry of registered mail," showing exact disposition ofall matter received.
Opening pouches, checkiug contents on accompanying bill, separating into " city,'*
" pouch," aud " direct ;" certifying as to correctness of contents on through-pouch
bill and coupon ; delivering to "city," "pouch," and "direct;" obtaining receipts on
pouch bill therefor, and the preparation of the memorandum slip for "city" matter
and certifying thereto.
Transferring of " city " matter to "opening " table ; opening of package envelopes,
certification thereon of contents, and comparison of contents with the uecompaujing
bill; examination ofstamps aud " rating " up " short-paid " matter ; examination and
certification of condition of letter envelope ; separation into "desk," "carrier,"
" branch," and " foreign ;" preparation of slips showing matter " received without
bill," without "return receipt," and "split bill," and the consecutive nnmbering of
matter under each of the four divisions given above.
Entering in "desk" book, in the manifold "carrier" and "branch" books and in
the "foreign" book; transferring to " desk," "carrier," " branch," and " foreign ;"
noticing matter for " desk" delivery, giving strict attention to special requests made
as to method of delivery and mailing of notices.
Separating "desk matter" alphabetically, according to address, and into separate
boxes, forspcciul delivery to consuls, baukers, and publishers; delivering, custody, and
nttention to special orders received ; governing delivery ; accounting for matter de
livered, and the assorting and tiling of the receipts therefor ; distributing " carrier"
matter to tho various routes, obtaining receipts therefor ; supervising tho trip aud
daily accounting; examining signatures obtained to receipts, aud the assorting and
filing of tho receipts by consecutive number when returned ; separating matter for
the various branches; billing, bagging, and despatching same; examining bills anil re
ceipts returned from branches, and assorting and filing same by consecutive numbers.
The receipt and custody of all matter for foreign despatch ; verification of postago
and conditions; separating to the various exchange offices according to the schemes
provided; entering on bills, weighing, bagging, sealing, delivering to foreign depart
ment; and certifying to iuclosure in the proper ordinary bags; preparing return re
ceipts, checking same on records when returned aud inclosing to sender ; keeping rec
ord, by number, of the bags despatched to the different exchange offices and checkiug
the return of same.
Receiving mails from the foreign department, attesting record of the same ; opening,
checking, examining, numbering, entering in "dis" book, and preparing checklist
of foreign mails received.
Receiving postage stamp and postal-note packages from the agencies ; verifying and
signing receipts therefor, calling and checking samo against entries on lists ; separat
ing into " pouch" and " directs;" entering ou pouch bills and in " direct " books ; pre
paring return bills aud inclosmg under cover to the post offices addressed ; checking:

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return bills on records ; advising postmasters of the irregularities in signatures ; pre

paring circulars of inquiry, tracers, and final reports to Third Assistant Postmaster
General and chief inspector of failures to acknowledge.
Beceiviug envelope aDd postal-card cases, checking same on manifold bills and cou
pon; return of coupons ; entering on record; separating to the various routes, and
delivering to the Railway Mail Service.
Beceiviug mails from branches ; opening, examining, certifying as to contents ; num
bering, preparing return bills, inclosing in registered package envelopes, entering on
mailing books, sealing, and delivering to "pouch" and "direct."
Receiving fourth-class matter mailed in "bulk;" comparing with the accompany
ing bills ; numbering, canceling stamps; preparing return bills and returu receipts;
addressing "tag" envelopes and attaching same ; entering on mailing books, and de
livering to " pouch" and "direct."
Becording " bad order," misdirected and " held for customs" matter; officially seal
ing and returning to proper course: in the first case preparing circular letters of in
quiry and forwarding or returning to writer, according to the tenor of the replies re
ceived ; in the second case, delivering to customs officials for appraisement, receiving
same on return with duties computed; and final forwarding in the third case, or if
seized notifying addressees and the Department and delivering to the customs official.
Correspondence : Departmental, official, and from the general public and replying
thereto, searching, preparing circulars and tracers, attending to blanks and orders
for same when special to this division, preparing, mailing, and distributiou schemes,
and filing of records.
Considering and treating questions of delivery, entertaining inquiries and com
plaints personally made, and prosecuting searches involved.
Money-orders.
The issue and payment of international and domestic money-orders and postal
notes ; stamping and punching of postal notes paid ; stamping of money-orders paid,
and their advices; keeping account of letters of credit in favor of other post-offices
authorized by the Department ; payment of drafts against post-office credits; the
custody of deposits of surplus money-order funds received from postmasters ; the
issue in duplicate of certificates of deposit of same, of forwarding the originals to the
Department, and duplicates to the depositing postmasters; entering in detail and
summarizing in weekly statement all domestic and international money-orders and
postal notes issued and paid ; forwarding to Department with accompanying vouch
ers ; stamping and punching of postal notes paid ; stamping of money-orders paid
and their advices; opening aud sorting of money-order mail; tiling of applications
and advices ; certificates of deposit issued, postmasters' drafts paid, aud bills of ex
change ; issuing certificates of non-payment of domestic and of international moneyorders, on applications for duplicates on loss of originals; receipting to bearers of
postal notes that are over three months old, and applying for duplicates thereof ;
sending to issuing postmasters for corrected particulars of money-orders and postal
notes; sending to issuing post.uasters monthly inquiries relative to repayment of
money-orders, advices of which remain unpaid; informing payees, monthly, of ad
vices in their favor on hand unpaid ; sending second notices to payees disregarding first
notice; apprising issuing postmasters of failures to present for payment; keeping a
record of all powers of attorney aud written orders ou file ; sending notices to paying
postmasters of repaid niouey-orders ; notifying payees of lost original orders of the
receipt of from the Department.
EXCHANGE BRANCH.
[New York. San Francisco, and exchange offices for Canada.]
The preparation and certification ofdescriptive lists, in duplicate, of all international
money-orders issued in the United States payable in foreign countries ; the verification
of all lists received from foreign countries, and the verification of the entries therein
by comparison with relative advices; issuing inland money-orders and advices of all
orders payable in tho United States, certified in lists received from foreign countries ;
inclosing, addressing, and despatching all inland money-orders to payees, aud corre
sponding advices to paying postmasters, international advices received with lists;
corresponding with postmasters relative to orders irregnlar in form or issue ; presscopying all outgoing and incoming lists of international money-orders; and with the
preparation and despatch of lists of money-orders by all available outgoing mail
steamers to all countries with which the United States has an interchange of moneyorders ; of notifying the Department upon despatch of lists, of the number and total
amount of orders certified in each list ; of purchasing from lowest bidders bills of ex

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change upon London, Paris, Basle, Berlin, etc., and to examine " daily reports" of
money-order transactions at stations, and of reporting to the Department the course
of foreign exchange, and of all accounts, records, reports, and service incident to these
duties.
REVENUE.
Publication-postage collection.
The reception, weighing, and proper entering of weights and postage on nil secondclass matter mailed by publishers and news-dealers, making out receipts in duplicate,
receiving payment in cash, charging to individual account, consolidating the week's
receipts that all may appear in stub-book on one itemized receipt, affixing newspaper
and periodical. postage stamps to each stub, depositing cash with cashier daily, mak
ing requisition for needful supplies of postage stamps, keeping register of all publi
cations and news agencies authorized to mail matter at second-class rates, writing
general cash book daily, recording decisions affecting second-class matter, notify
ing publishers of matter held for non-compliance with regulations and general verifi
cations of all transactions.
MAIL INSPECTION AND RATING.
Examination as to compliance with conditions for transmission and payment of
postage on mail matter received for delivery, and of that mailed for forwarding to
other offices.
In considering the subject of methods whereby a proper and equitable distribution
of clerk-hire appropriations among post-offices of the first and second class through
out the entire country may be accomplished, it would appear to be essential, for use
as a foundation for tests aud inquiryand, when verilied, for the information, and
as a means of a better control of post-offices by the Post-Office Department, as well
as a guide to postmastersthat somo further classification than that provided by law,
or rather, sub-classification, should be determined upon whereby the comparative
status of all post-offices of the first classand perhaps those also of the second class
should be more definitely fixed than at present, in the order of their relative impor
tance as indicated by the differences in the organization of their service as required
by local conditions and the number of persons employed arranged under distinctive
heads, with assignment of duties thereunder to employe's.
Taking one of the smallest, post-offices within the seopo of this inquiry (one of the
secoud class), its service naturally divides into two branches, which may be properly
designated, respectively, as "internal" and "window" service; while, taking an
office at the opposite extreme (i. c, the highest grade of the first class) in an ascend
ing grade of importance, it is found that "internal" service has finally developed
into tho important general divisions of executive, accounts, despatch, and distribution,
and that ' window " service has widened and divided into delivery, registry, moneyorder, and revenue.
In the elucidation of this view of the subject, the accompanying table, marked Ex
hibit A, has been prepared, in which the whole of tho maximum supervisory and
operative service required at each offlco of each grade during a single tour is given as
tho unit. Tho number of tours necessary at each will of course depend upon local
conditions; at some three will be required '(representing continuous service); at
others two (where service begins at an early morning and extends to an early night
hour) ; and at others one (whero the service is limited to the usual hours of ordinary
private business)"tours" being understood as beginning with the first attendance
of departmental supervisory officers.
,
In column 1 of this table are arranged the general divisions of service, each being
further divided into departments, the work within each of which is classified under
the heads of " supervision " and "operation." Extended from each of tho several
items of column 1, and distributed throughout columns 2 and 3, are " titles of employ
ment," indicating the assignment of employe's by division and by department, and
also their general classification as "officers" and "subordinates," respectively, and
their duties as pertaining to " supervision " and "operation."
In venturing a suggestion for tho sub-classification or grouping of post-offices ot
the first class into grades I have assumed that five of such groups would be sufficient,
viz : Special, Grade A, Grade B, Grade C, and Grade D. Tho post-office at New York
is alone assigned a position under the first head, while, in the order of importance,
follows a list of all the other largo offices (1) at which the compensation of the post
master equals or exceeds $4,000. These aro again followed by examples (2) (as af
forded by New York State post-offices) of the lower grades :

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First class post-offices.

Offices.

Postmasters' Clerks em*

couiponMil
lion yrade. plowed.

1.
Chicago, 111
:..
Philadelphia, Pa ..
Boston, Mass
Saint Lonis, Mo
Cincinnati, Ohio . . .
'Washington, D. C .
San Francisco, Cal.
Baltimore, Md

$0. 00(1
ft, tlOO
ti, 000
0,000
0,000
5.000
5,000
4, 000

m
;;7i.
195
140
105
105
148

3, 1)00
3,800
3,700
3,000
3,500
3,400
3, 300
3, '.'00
3, 100
' 3,000

1110
55
S3
ay
L'O
23
11

2.

In considering the matter of grading of offices of the first class, and the question
whether the grades suggested are sufficient in number, it will, as it seems to mo, be
necessary that local inspection be made at each of tho larger and at several of the
relatively smaller offices named, or others of similar grade.
In the accompanying statement, marked Exhibit B, are given (where titles are not
self-explanatory) the details of service which are included in the operations of a largo
post-ofiice, generally classified under the several divisions of service heads as given in
column 1 of Exhibit A.

In dealing with this subject, I apprehend that the points to bo determined are found
primarily under the heads of "supervision" and "operation," and that the determi
nation of how much "supervision" is necessary, and how many of the duties per
taining to "operation " require separate employment, and, under each head, what is
the number of employes required, must depend upon the quantities and qualities of
mail to be dealt with, and also npou such local conditions as may give preponderance
to sonic part icular class of service.
In the matter of organization, beginning with an office where the business trans
acted is so small thai no allowance is made or is necessary (and where the service sim
ply comprehends the duties of receiving, back-stamping, boxing, and delivering; re
ceiving, postmarking, separating, tying, jionching, and despatching ; receipting for,
record entry, postmarking, the preparation of return receipts, and envelopiug and
pouching of registered articles; recording cancellations, accounting, and occasional
correspondence and requisitions), the postmaster (or in his absence the assistant
postmaster) can readily and efficiently perform all those duties in person without act
ually consuming, in their performance throughout the year, more than would in the
It being obvious that it is always the duty of a "postmaster to reserve for personal
attention as much of both supervision and operation as possible ; in ascending the
scale one step, an allowance is found to have been made for an assistant, the service
of practical operation being interchangeable between them. Taking still another up
ward step to an office with two employes, one may bo properly employed at what
may be termed window service, including the sale of stamp supplies, delivery of mail,
registerin ; articles, and perhaps issuing and paying mouey-orders, and be properly
designated as " window clerk," tho other clerk's attention being specially given to
internal service of receiving and opening mails, back-stamping, boxing, postmarking
articles from the droji, separating or distributing for despatch, and despatching, sug
gesting the designation of " mail clerk." The two may assist each other on occasiou,
so that callers or mails may not be avoidably delayed. lu this last case the condi
tions will unavoidably involve the necessity for an allowance from the appropriation
really in excessive proportion to the value of the work performed, or that can be per
formed, at such an office, as neither the skill nor the volume of service of the em
ployes, compared with corresponding class services at higher grade offices, can be
qaite worth tho compensation that must necessarily be made them, although their
constant attendance for tho public convenience is requisite, even though their time is
only partially filled in the performance of duty.

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In tins matter of allowance there is inevitably au unending couflict between the

Post-Offlce Department on the one hand and postmasters on the other, tho former be
ing restricted by limitation fixed by Congress, and naturallysometimes, perhaps nnduly influenced by considerations of economy, while the tendency among the latter is
to secure, or ut least apply for, increased facilities l">r the accommodation of the pub
lic. This conflict results, as a rule, in the inadequate equiptneutof post-offices, while
at the same time there is no doubt that some postmasters, rendering little if any per
sonal service andneglecting their offices, seek to insure their private profit at the ex
pense of the Department, by obtaining a second payment for the service to enable
them to employ a clerk to attend to duties they themselves should attend to, thus virt
ually "farming out" their offices.
Iu moving upward in the scale, it will be found that the duties of both supervision
and opt ration are of necessity being gradually diffused. The simple items of service
at the smaller post-offices gradually become the duty and fill the time of one employe',
and then of several. Then they assume the proportions of a department, and finally,
in the larger post-offices, of a division of service.
The distribution of " supervision" (including correspondence, records, reports, in
quiry, and attention as to the conduct and efficiency of employes, and the development
of methods to secure celerity, certainty, and economy in both labor and cost ) involves
the employment of such officers as may be necess iry to secure and maintain a proper
degree of efficiency, they beiug first departmental, as "clerks in charge," then "chief
clerks," then "superintendent of mails" (in supervision of all the operations of des
patch, distribution, and delivery iu connection with ordinary mail matter), "superin
tendents," and then " division superintendents." In needed amplification to secure
the proper degree ef precision, celerity, and accountabilityto these are added " assist
ant superintendents," and finally "head clerks" in coutrol of minor departments of
the service.
In order to the better understanding of the scope and proposed use of Exhibit A,
the following examples, representing the gradual diminution of force, by absorption,
successively, of employments representing " supervision," are given : Taking the di
vision of " accounts " (under the head " divisions of service"), and following ou the
same line the columns on the right, it will be seen that the service of this division
requires at office of " special" grade a cashier, assistant cashier, chief accountant or
auditor, a chief clerk, and subordinates; at an office of grade A a cashier, assistant
cashier, chief accouutaut or auditor, and subordinates only; at an offico of grade B,
a cashier and assistant ; at offices of grades C and D and below, no officers whatever
the accounting service at such offices beiug left to the postmaster or assistant, or
both. Again, taking tho divisions of "despatch," "distribution," and "delivery"
(all of wnieh iu this connection should be considered together), it will be seen that
the possible requirements of the service at each office call for the employment of su
pervisory officers in a diminishing scale of importance until, as the volume of work
diminishes, as iu the case of "accounts," their duties are merged in those of the post
master or assistant. The red lines indicate "officers" and the blue lines " subordi
nates."
The distribution of " operation," as has been stated, first brings forward a mail
clerk and window clerk. The duties of a mail clerk, under further distribution, may
be properly separated into those of a distributer and sorter, and those of the window
clerk into money-order, registry, stamp, and delivery-window duty. Another upward
step, and the duties of a distributer are subdivided ; one duty becoming that of a sep
arator. A further subdivision will require the employment of a stamper, the sorter
of the non-carrier offices becoming, iu offices beyond those in which the assortment
may be conducted by carriers employed, "branch sorters," "carrier sorters," and
"combination sorters." At the larger offices porters become necessary to handle the
increased bulk mail transferred within the office and despatched outward to and in
ward from mail wagons, the last duty requiring finally the employment of an ad
vanced grade of porters, termed "despatchers."
By local examinations and comparison of service tho organization of the classes and
number of supervisory officers will be found relatively of little difficulty. With refer
ence to subordinates, it will not. be necessarily difficult to determine which of those
of the several designations shall be employed ; but to determine the number of each
will be found not so easy, as it involves, to secure absolute correctness, practically
the drawing of a line distinctly between an expenditure which shall be marked by
strict economy and an expenditure which shall still afford the public adequate service
whenever and in whatever form it may bo required. It will be necessary to make
allowance for all of the uncertainties beyond the possibility of accurate calculation
by any post-office management, and to consider the degrees of efficiency and conscien
tious attention to duty on the part of official heads and of tho qualifications of s nbordinates, as represented by their adaptability to the service, zeal, and developed skill.
Aside from these considerations it is extremely difficult to present figures of lneasnrement with any confidence in their sufficiency or safety in application. Such figures

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only, however, as approximately represent the rate of possible service per hour in cer
tain classes of work of ordinary skillful employe's are hereunder presented as follows,
viz. :
FACING.
No. per boar.
Letters
10, 000
Circulars
7,500
Printed matter
2, 000
DISTRIBUTION*.
Letters :
Separating
Distributing
Circulars (when received in large quantities. If mixed, 10 per cent, more
than letters) :
Separating
Distributing

2,400
1,600
5,000
3,000

DISTRIBUTION. PRINTED MATTER AND PACKAGES (ORDINARILY IN IRREGULAR FORM).

Rolled :
Separating
Distributing
Flat :
Separating
Distributing

800
600
'
900
750
DISTRIBUTION.

Package matter (ordinarily irregnlar form) :

Separating
Distributing

900
750

DELIVERY.
Letters :
Combination sorting
Carrier sorting
Branch sorting
_
Circulars ;
Combination sorting
Carrier sorting
Branch sorting
Newspapers :
Combination sorting
Carrier sorting
Branch sorting

1,600
2,200
2,700
1,400
2, 000
2,500
1,200
1,300
1,900
BOXING.

Lock boxes :
Letters
Newspapers
Call boxes:
Letters
Newspapers

1,500
500
1, 200
400
STAMPING.

Letters :
Postmarking
Back-stamping

3,800
5,000
CIRCULARS.

Canceling

5,000

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PRINTED MATTER.

Rolled :
Canceling
Flat:
Canceling

Ho. per hoar.

,00
750
PACKAGE MATTER (ORDINARILY IN IRREGULAR FORM).

Canceling

700

CLOSING.
Domestic :
Pouches, closing and locking
Sacks, closing and tying
Foreign :
Sacks, closing, sealing, and labeling

50
180
i

MONEY-ORDEK.
Domestic :
Issuing, including signing postmaster's name in advices and orders, stamp
ing date, checking, entering in weekly statement, proving, addressing
and despatching advices to paying offices
Paying, including opening advices, arranging alphabetically aud numer
ically, stamping, identifying payees, making out checks on paying
teller, entering in weekly statement, etc
Postal notes :
Issuing, including siguing, stamping, enteriug in weekly statement, etc.
Paying, including stamping, makiug out chocks on paying teller, enter
ing in weekly statement
International :
Issuing, including stamping, signing postmaster's name, filling up corre
sponding advices and coupons (and, in case of German, an additional
card order), enteriug in weekly statement, in numerical sequence, fol
lowed by separation according to nationality and entering iu recapitu
lation sheet of weekly statement, aud verification
Paying, including arrangement of relative advices alphabetically aud
numerically according to issuing office and nationality, identification
of payees, tilling up checks on paying teller, entering in weekly state
ment, etc

25

21
30
68
70

14

28

In the measurement of service in all the above branches, that of money-order serv
ice should perhaps bo qualified in the least degree by the relative efficiency required
on the part of employds, and that of distribution in then greatest. As, however,
money-order service is the ouo and distribution is the other extreme of the range of
items qualified by varying degrees of required efficiency, possible efficiency is qual
ified by tho varying extent of service requirements, asmay best be illustrated by pre
senting the two following cases:
Iu tho State of New York thore are somewhat over 3,000 post-offices. Assuming
that at one post-office the distributers make 20 divisions of those offices by routes or
distribution post-offices for which they close twice a day, involving the mail-slipping
aud tying of a total of 40 packages, and that at a larger office 350 like divisions
would be made for the State, with say ten closes a day (with variations of omission
or inclusion caused by exceptional despatch sorvice), of an average of 50 divisions to
" tie-out" at each closingwith advanco packages for tho greater number of the di
visions, which (if we except the latter) would make 500 packages aloneit is evi
dent that (all other considerations beingeqnal) a distributer at the latter office would
not bo able to make such a rapid disposition of matter as one dealing with the smaller
number of divisions, the greater range of required knowledge appreciably retarding
operation, and the wider range of separation between tho 350 boxes of his distribu
tion case and ono including only 20 boxesagain materially affecting speed.
Tho same illustrations are applicable, possibly iu a diminishing degree, to the work
of braiuh or carrier or combination sorter, tho duties of each of which at different
offices vary in complexity aud extent as well as in the volume of matter to be dealt
.with.
The difficulty of establishing a standard, applicable to all post-offices, by which the
requirements necessary to proper performance of service demanded by tho public may
bo measured is obvious; as, assuming that it is ascertained that the capacity of one
employe* is exactly equal to the proper performance of tho average daily transactions

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223

at a post-office, manifestly the service would be quite satisfactory to the Department

and to the public, provided those transactions were called for successively, each one
following the completion of the previous one, and thus involving no delay to the
pnblic, while securing from the etnpjoye' continuous and not over-hastened service;
bnt it is obvious that such desirable conditions can not be anticipated with any con
fidenceit being certain that a number will demand service simultaneously, which
fact, in the absence of adequate force, could not fail to result in great dissatisfaction
and afford reasonable foundation for complaint of a lack of proper attention to the
public needs.
To base allowances ou too close a calculation would bring a pressure that would in
volve very quickly the risk of mistreatment of mail and subject it to more or less
delay.
At the smaller offices no doubt a measure can bo approximately made of their re
quirements without local inspection and without much risk of disturbing the efficiency
of their service; and with a view to presenting a means of possible test, I beg to sub
mit the inclosed blanks or detailed report forms, suggested as possibly applicable
thereto, to be filled up and returned by postmasters ; a suggestion for a form of letter
of instructions to accompany the same, and a test table for use in collating and
measuring the averages of service furnished by the postmaster, for the purpose of
determining approximately the requirements of his offico.
For the purpose of illustrating the use of these forms (heroafter described) figures
representing a Bufficiout number of items for the purpose are entered in red ink (which
of course should be omitted from the forms printed).
In explanation of the uses of tho several forms. Table A (of the special report)
when properly filled in will furnish information as to the number, names, and com
pensation of persons employed, with time devoted by each to the several duties em
braced in tho operations of the office, for each of which duties (assumed to bo suffi
ciently represented) a separate column is furnished, and also information of the total
time absorbed in attention (by one or more persons as may from time to time be
severally employed thereat) to each duty.
Table B will afford detailed information regarding the reception from and de
spatch by railway or other routes of made up mails, their number, the hours sever
ally due at tho post-office of those inward, and the successive hours of closiug for
those outward ; tho number of bulk pieces (pouches and sacks) and of pieces of mail
(letters and other articles both of ordinary and registered mail included therewith).
Table C will furnish detailed information relating to carrier delivery and collec
tion service, the number of trips comprised in each class of duty ; the time at which
ccah begins and ends, and the number of pieces of mail matter (letters and other ar
ticles ordinary and registered) dealt with on each trip.
Certain requisite information will be furnished by Table E regarding second-class
mail matter originating locally, tho titles of the several publications, frequency of
issue, time of regular mailing, number of pieces to tho pound, tho total number of
pieces of such mail aud the various methods of its dispositionwhether through local
delivery or through destinations to other post-offices, both thoso within and those be
yond the county.
Table D is provided for the purpose of exhibiting tho daily averages throughout
each hour of a singlo day (comprising one or more) of the number of pieces of mail
matter (ordinary and Registered) received and disposed of by delivery and despatch,
and the totals of each for the day, and will be compiled from or should agreo with
the several corresponding items in Table B (daily mails inward and outward), C
(mail matter dealt with on daily carrier trips), nnd E (publication matter locally
mailed), which provides for all mails received except mail received or originating at
tho offico (handed in or deposited at the drops), the latter bjing provided for in this
table (D).
Information furnished in Tablo F relates to money-order transactions. That af
forded by items marked H (number of lock boxes rented); I (number of call boxes
rented); K (total receipts last quarter from sales of ordinary postage supplies) ; L
(total receipts last quarter from postage paid on second-class matter) ; and M (total
postage collected last quarter on unpaid and short-paid matter delivered), and by
answers to the ten "questions" (Part 3) may bo found useful in various ways in test
ing the quality of the information furnished elsewhere in the special report.
For use in connection with tho above a "test tablo" is submitted, in which it is de
signed there should be entered under their respective heads the figures obtained from
the various tables of tho postmaster's report, as representing the nature aud volume
of doty performed during each hour of a single day, aud, in connection therewith
(under the head of "Time required"), the time that should reasonably bo required
for the performance of the volume of each duty indicated, as measured by standards
of possible work per hour in each class of duty. The column headings and numbers
of Table A (except numbers 1 to 8, aud 21 to 2G, inclusive), will bo found repeated iu
the test tablo.

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EEPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The column numbers of items of duty in Table A, which, as performed, will be re

quired for insertion in columns, correspondingly numbered, of the test table, are
given below, as the first portion (under the heading " Duties"), of a suggested tabu
lated scheme for use (within certain limits) in, and as an aid to, ascertaining the re
sults intended to be finally shown by the test table, followed (under the heading
"Volume of duty ") by references to items in Table D and other tables by column and
line numbers, and from the aggregates of which the volume of each duty performed
may be ascertained for further elucidation, using nnder the head of " Quantity "
those figures incidentally entered in several of the special report forms in illustra
tion of their uses as previously explained.
[The volume of duties as represented by column numbers and description, as Riven below (common to
both Table A and the test table), is equaled by the aggregate of the several quantities as entered
below opposite each duty.l
Duties.

Volume of duties.

Description.

Ftciag at drop

Facing collections
Letter post marking

Canceling other articles

Back stamping
Distribution of letters.
Distributing other articles.

Sorting letters.

Sorting other articles

Boxing letters, general delivery

Boxing other articles, general delivery .

35
37
42
44
57
59
38
45
6(1
55 ;.
58 I.
50
57

201
108
116
104
111
210
201
104
108
111
111!
219
153
105
110
112
518
320
706
113
321
210
219
321
1,617
518
320
322
201
KI4
700
108
111
113
702
153
105
307
109
110
112
114
108
111
113
100
110
112
114

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225

Duties.

Volume of duties.

Description.
4
1
H

to

Delivery to callers .

Bulk mail.
Registered mail for delivery.

Registered mail for despatch .

30 [ Money-orders issued
31 ' Mouey-orders paid
32 Sales of postage stamps, etc.

E
ItemG

In the last column (33) of the tost table is to be entered the aggregate time requi
site for the proper performance of the entire reported volume of all duties performed
within each hour; and by comparing the totals given in the footings under tho heads
" Timr required," with tho total time reported (in Table A) by the postmaster as con
sumed in each class of duty, it will be possible to determine what relation the time
consumed brars to that required, thus supplying an approximately correct basis for an
estimate of the efficiency of his service.
Tho correctness of the distribution of the estimated quantities as found in Table
D is capable of test, as illustrated by tho suggestion in tabulated form belowthe
items of ordinary mail, when divided under heads of " Received," "Delivered," and
"Despatched," being used as an exampleas of course tho aggregate of the last two
items should be just equal to tho sum of the first.
Table D.
Received.

Delivered.

Despatched.

Table.
Column.
Ba
Co
Co
E
D

Line.

9
S
17
18
9
33
40
55
36
42
57

Quantity.

5
C
32
33

MO
743
434
537
2,428
525

Column.
33
45
39
40
30
43
37
44
34
41
33
40
35
42

Quantity.
206
113
307
114
104
111
105
112
702
109
201
108
153
110

781
2,555
6,088

48p M G 78

15

Column.

Quantity.

60
61
58
59
56

321
322
219
320
1, 617

55

216

57

518
3,533
2,555
6,088

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

In conclusion, I can only say that how far upward in the scale of post-offices a sat
isfactory method of measurement without local inspection and solely by means of in
formation elicited by report from the postmaster on some such form as presented can
be obtained, or how far downward beyond New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and
Boston a local inspection will be required for that purpose, cau, in my judgment,
only bo decided through successive local inspections (beginning at the office next
below Boston in importance) until the point is reached at which tho latter method
should cease and the former begin. So far as second-class offices are concerned my opin
ion is that ample means will bo supplied through tho replies given to the questionsembodied in the forms herewith suggested to enable the Department to form an ap
proximately correct estimate of the amount to which each of them is fairly entitled
in the matter of allowance ; and unless I am greatly mistaken it is in that direction
that the best results in the lino of avoidance of excessive expenditure may be looked
for.
The subject of the "value" of post-office workunder which head is included both
" supervision" and " operation," varying in proportions of combination and in de
grees of importance in the organization of a post-office, tho variety and volume of
the elements of its service being in a measure suggestive of tho range of knowledge
and degrees of talent required on tho part of its officers and subordinates for its effi
cient and economical operation(or rather the relative value of such work as between
post-offices, or between divisions and departments within post-offieeB, and as betw een
their needful equipment of officers and subordinates in their possibly several classes
and grades, respectively)must bring under consideration several elements for their
approximate determination, of which the principal is the degree- of talent required in
each (as far as it may be practicable to measure it) ; the additional value attaching
as an .incentive to its continuous development, not alone among those holding those
positions, but amoug those in tho lower classes and grades, through such gradual at
tainment of efficiency as will load to and justify selection for promotion ; and such
value as maybe determined by taking into account tho relative cost of living at
different localities and a fair remuneration for undivided time and attention.
Efficiency and economy are the main elements of correct and thorough servicethe
first being essential and the latter, while important, principally dependent upon the
former, as growing out of it, and most certainly, and in the greatest degree, to be at
tained by the introduction and the strict observance and maintenance of such condi
tions as will produce and stimulate competition; by dividing employes as between
officers and subordinates ; by the subdivision of each of such divisions, so as to mark,
as nearly as practicable, degrees of relative value in the service; by the fixing of
ratesof compensation on an ascending scale (which for officers' may be termed " fixed"
and for subordinates " maximum " and " intermediate") ; by their allotment to posi
tions on a considerate basis of adequate compensation for talent required (as far as
possible to measure), and of encouragement to effort to retain or obtain such compen
sation under conditions of retention for interest and efficiency displayed in tho service
and of prompt retirement for lack of these qualifications; by making all original
appointments to the lowest grades; by filling vacancies within lines of promotion (as
a rule confined within divisions or departments) ; and by selection on basis of merit,
to be ascertained through examinations (whenever practicable), through record of
proved efficiency, or through recommendation of officers immediately in control based
on their actual observation.
Among employe's of tho subordinate skilled grades assigned to duties the charac
ter of wh ich admits of the application of such tests, promotions should be made as tho
result of purely technical examinations. Distributers and sorters are probably the
only classes in which those examinations would afford such practical results as would
warrant the labor involved in conducting them and would be sufficiently frequent if
held annually, and as such examinations occupy the time of several months, an al
lowance should be made to the larger offices for the employment of an examiner to
conduct them. Following these examinations tho competitors' rates should bo fixed
and graded in the order of their standing as therein shown, such rates to remain
fixed until changed by the result of the next examination, except that when vacan
cies occur between the holding of such examinations, one from each grade should, in
the order of his standing as determined by the record of the last previous examina
tion, move upward one full grade.
Among employes of the subordinate skilled grades assigned to duties which do not
admit of profitable or conclusive tests by examinations, promotions should be made
by successive compensation rates, by advancement to the "maximum" by way of
the " intermediate" rate after one year or such period of faithful service as will con
firm the propriety of the original selection, and by gradual periodic or annual ad
vancement in compensation (by promotion when possible) or by increment, from
extra allowances, until maximum rate may be reached (this in the case of subordi
nates, to apply to groups of limited number assigned to special lines of duty, and to
those of the lower pr " ordinary " apd entrance grades, ffere may bp offered the Bng*

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227

gestion that all annual rates of compensation (increasing at the rate of $60 annually)
whether as originally fixed or as increased from time, should be multiples of twelve,
a system which, at large offices especially, will be found to greatly promote conveni
ence and accuracy in tho accounts connected with the pay-roll.
The promise and development of efficiency can be aided in large degreo by a system
whereby original appointments are made invariably to tho lowest or ''entrance "
grade as helpers or learners, divided as to clerks into two groups, "seniors" or those
who have reached their majority, and "juniors " or minors, the rato for tbo latter of
which, though (at the New York post-office) heretofore fixed at $480, might, perhaps,
be consistently reduced to $360 per annum, provided tonuro of office during good be
havior and merit could be assured, and a system of annual increment, for this nu
merous class of employe's, be observed, whereby they would bo given (on reaching
their majority), as the maximum, tho entrance rate of "seniors."
The first duty of the Post-Office Department is certainly to afford, through its postoffices, the utmost facility for tho prompt and efficient performance of all tho various
functions pertaining to its service, and thereby satisfy tho reasonable demands of the
public whenever and in whatever form presented. It is no less true that it is also
the duty of the Post-Office Department to maintain these conditions with duo regard
to economy in expenditure; but for the purpose of attaining the best results in both
directionsit is desirable to fix such rates of compensation for tho several positions
as will present sufficient inducement for the Btcady development of efficiency and
constant, zealous, and intelligent attention to the best interests of the service, and,
under propermethodsof promotion, not alone stimnlato those already promoted to contiauous activity and zeal, but also induce those in the lower grades in line of pro
motion to fit themselves for selection for promotion in turn.
As a possible aid to an elucidation of the subject and iu securing tho results which
such an arrangement promises to afford, it is suggested as an essential featuro that
officers should bo divided into classes, possibly to be respectively termed "executive,"
"divisioD," "department," "subordinate," and perhaps " petty " officers, and that
subordinates should be divided into the several classes of "skilled" (again divided
into "superior" and "inferior"), " ordinary," and " helpers," tho Benior and junior
grades of tho latter marking the clerical entrance rates, except for tho registry divis
ion, which should be higher (say the ' ' minimum rato " of tho " skilled " classes) than
forother employments, vacancies in that division to bo filled only by promotions from
other divisions after such period of employment as may suffice to demonstrate tho
possession of the necessary qualifications, integrity, and efficiency.
Incase of a number employed in a similar class of duty a further classification
should bo made by their equal division into groups distributed among tho several
grades assigned to such dutyone for each.
It is further essential that for each class above tho " ordinary " there should be
several grades, each with its rate of compensation, those for officers to bo termed
"fixed" and for subordinates of the "skilled" ("superior and iuferior ") class each
grade to include both a "maximum" and an "intermediate " rateeach maximum
rate being practically the minimum rato for first maximum rato abovethus laying
the foundation for the promotion of the greatest degreo of efficiency, through com
petition, as obviously if a larger number of clerks aro paid equal or nearly equal
rates of disconragingly low compensation, there is little inducement for tho most
desirable among them to remain, nothing to create emulation, nor anything beyond
the conscientiousness of an employ6 to induce more than an apparent or merely
perfunctory compliance with tho requirements of duty, while there will result an
unavoidable tendency to degeneration of the force, rendering it more and more in
capable of dealing satisfactorily with the worka condition which would not bo
remedied but rather aggravated by mere additions to the force, which oftentimes
would appear, from the indifferent character of service rendered, to be very much
needed and, if granted, would involve unjustifiablo expenditure.
As the result of an observance of methods of appointment only to the lower grades
the arrangement by groups and grades in classes and progressive advancement upward
in tho order of grades and classes, of subordinates until the divisions of officers are
reached, and through which advancements aro made iu the order of classes, the force
of an office will bo mechanically and naturally arranged in lines of promotion, with
all of tho advantages growing out of tho encouragement of emulation in the force
afforded by the possibility of selection of the one oi greatest merit and promise fnm
the class and grade in which ho is included, for advancement to a higher position.
In elucidation of these propositions a tablo marked Exhibit C is herewith furnished,
of which the first section exhibits a distribution of the employes of tho New York
(central) post-office (district offices or stations, it is assumed, being subject to such
system of measurement, qualified by local conditions, aa may be adopted to apply to
post-offices of eqnal grade) by divisions and departments of service, and under the
"divisions" of employes as officers and subordinates, their sub "classification" and
"grading," while the following sections exhibit the range of compensation rates, tho

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

compensation " rates " for each " grade " being indicated, the figures for which rates,
however (some not being found in fact), have largely and necessarily been assumed
for the logical expression of "relative " value, but the assumption of wbicli is be
lieved to be fully justified by experience, judgment, and fact.
With reference to low compensation rates it is believed that tbo majority of the
employments in the postal service, except in the case of letter-carriers, are very much
underpaid; that this fact will be found to discount any expectation of the withdrawal
of oven an inconsiderable amount of money from application to clerk-hire. In justi
fication for the figures that have been adopted.it may not be amiss to briefly relate
the conditions which have been instrumental in so greatly reducing the compensa
tion rates of the New York post-office, in increasing the number of employes of the
lower grades, and in reducing the average annual pay to $839 (and tho gross allow
ance to much below, moderately estimated, the actual value of the service rendered),
while tho average for the much loss complex service of the carrier is greater, being
$912.
The subject of grading officers and subordinates was first given consideration sev
eral years ago, when a system was found to prevail whereby the larger payments were
made to the least competent and attentive and the smaller to those upon whom the
burdens of tho service mainly rested. Much in the nature of a proper adjustment of
rates of compensation was accomplished, although early in the process it was recog
nized that the payment of rates on a basis (as far as practicable to measure) of the re
lative value of services required even then was impracticable without a further but not
considerable expenditure in order to increase rates amoufj the existing force ; but tho
process ofgradual adj ustment was being successfully carried forward, when the recom
mendations of successive visiting commissions disturbed much that had been accom
plished in securing efficiency by expenditures not incompatible with economy. Reduc
tions of salaries, selected apparently at random, wore adopted, or recommendations
made and adopted that such allowances only should be made as would obtain but a por
tion of the force for which requisition had been made ; and as a rule, instead of tho sev
eral rates requested, a very low and uniform one was substituted ; and as the force had
to be strengthened numerically to cope with the rapidly increasing volume of work
thrown upon the office (methodsto develop efficiency having been adopted and being
in successful operation as far as theso conditions would admit of it), whenever a salary
capable of such division was released by retirement, it was divided into two (in somo
c ases three) portions, so as to secure that number of additional clerks, which enforced
policy, of course, resulted in agradual increase of underpaid help, rendered impossible
any grading as represented by rates of compensation, and left no distinctions except
those of title and lines of promotion, limited tho number ofadvancements in rates of
compensation, and left such long intervals between them that tho larger encourage
ment to development of efficiency through tho hope of itssubstautial reward was prac
tically nullified, and enforced, so far as rates were concerned, an almost total abandonmentof tho scheme. Attho present time, of 1,075 persons paid out of " clerk-hiro
allowance," 023 are paid less than $900, of which 309 are paid 8600 and less, and of theso
115 are paid $480 or lessfacts exceedingly discouraging to thorough good or willing
service, and, if tho expression be permitted, not creditable to the service.
In setting forth the unfortunate results of the action of theso commissions, I refer to
those whose visits occurred from 1882 to 1884, and who practically destroyed the
system that had been approved by preceding commissions, and I have done this
lather by way of explanation than of criticism.
In conclusion, it is deemed proper to suggest, as affecting the subject, in order that
tho service represented by the larger offices should not suffer by the widespread and
unexpected demands from tho aggregation of smaller offices upon the appropriation,
that the estimates for appropriations by Congress should be predicated, so far as their
service is concerned, upon estimates of their growing needs previously obtained from
the larger offices.

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Special report from

claes, post-office at
,
County of
,
State of [To bo till*l >pined by the postmaster. Post-office opens at
- a. m., and closes
operations of the office.
Inntrtic'i'Hi
those ofriivjiliii<;
the postmaster
assistant postmaster),
to he
written in bla?h person,
the sameand
(if necessary)
as indicatedthe
by names
the beading
of each column** 7 to '.'2, inclusive, enter (on line opposite the name of each person)
the Diimlifr of rrs' trips for each class of service is to o inserted). (5) Trie item
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( is of possible'work per hour in each class of duty.
I In the^last^c^
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tot.- given in thefootingt, nndertbe beads Time required,"
s
an approximately correct basis for an estimate of
the eHiScJius supplying

Registry.

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From 4 a.m.
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From 6 a. m.
From 7 a. m. ti
From 8 a. m.
From Sam.
From 10 a. m. to
From 11 a. m. to
From 12 m. to
From 1 p. m. to !
From 2 p.m. to i
From 3 p. m. to t
From 4 p. m. to
From 5 p. m. to i
From 6 p. m. to
From 7 p. m. to
From 8 p. ni. to
From 9 p. ni. to
From 10 p. m.
From 11 p. m.
From 1 a. m. to

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Appen
Statement of railway postal car service, in separate cars of forty fett or more in length, for
a*

mft

Designation of railway post-oflice.

6
Bangor and Boston.
Boston and Albany
Boston and Now York (short run) .
Boston, Providence and Now York .

Boston, Springfield and Now York ......

Saint Albans and Boston

Skowhegan and Portland

Vnnceborongli and Baugor
Albany and New York
Albany and Rochester
Now Yoik and Dunkii k . . .
New York and Pittsburgh
Now York and Washington .
Willlaiusport and Baltimore
Baltimore and Bristol
(Cars on this line run through to Chatta
nooga, Tcnn.)
Baltimore and Grafton
,
(Cars on this line run through to Saint
Louis. Mo.)
I.ynchburgh and Bristol
(Cars run through to Chattanooga, Tenu.)
Richmond and Danville
Roanoko and Bristol
(Seo Baltimore and Bristol R. P. O.)
"Washington and Charlotte
(Cars run through to Atlanta, Go. )
Washington and Charlotte (short run) .
Washington and Wilmington .

6
3001
3025
5005
3035
4002
5004
5005
(part.)
3025
(part.)
5005
2002
(part.)
1008
1001
(part.)
3016
5
12
C011
(part.)
6011
(part.)
MM
6001
7001
(part.)
8001
7004
(part.)
10001
10013
8006
1U002
10000
(part.)
11021
11013
(part.)
19O02
10003
(part.)
11013
1100C
11013
(part )
11018
11002
11010
11038
11018
(part.)
11002
(part.)
11O01
11008
11000
13002
15003
17001
18001
15001
15002

Atlanta and Montgomery

(Department pays for 40-foot cars only.)
Cairo and Now Orleans
(Department pays for 40-foot cars only.)
Charlotte and Atlanta
(See Washington and Charlotte.)
Chattanooga and Atlanta
(On trains 1, 2, 11, and 12 Department pays
for 40-foot cars only. On trains 3 and 4
for 50-foot.)
150
40 feet.
feet.
Seefeet.
B., P. N.Y. EL P. O
1< 42
'54 feet.
Ml feet.

247. 35
201.20
136.00
157. 5K

13
12J
6
7

335, 4C6. 60
262,4*2. l(i
85, 136. 00
115,033.40

201.20

20

419,890.94

266. 39

12

333, 520. 28

102. 03
114. SO
143.00
251.50

0
12
12.
12|

64,434.18
143, 804. ft
186, 472. 00
327, 950. 00

459. 56
443. 50

13 I
20.)'

623, 149. 80
948, 203. 00

228. ( 11

475, 795. 74

320. 40

112,035.22
L 272. 00

293. 75

643,312.50

204. 40
140. 70
150. 16
382. 75

140, 212. 00
102,711.00
109,616. 80
558, 815. 00

126H88S.60

173. 82
365. 36
173.57
550.80
208.03
138. 47

1I

533, 425. 60
253,412.20
402, 0*4. 00
391, 323. 80
303, 249. 30

' 50 feet.
* Four cars 40 f

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEPOSTAL CAR SERVICE.

239
DIX D.
theflscal year ended June 30, 1887, showing the general routes and the statistical di tails of each .
.
Length of cars, in feet.
11
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I
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15, 122
29, 499
42,810
11,597
12, 702
13,103
64, 611
(4>

|38, 404. 74
40, 202. 52
115,653. 18
10 608. 84
15,640. 34
13, 326. 10
109, 885. 28

*13 800. 00.

ID. ML CO
24, 959. 75
2. 500. 00
8, 090. 00
2, 589. 00
22, 708. 50

5,453
0, 579
11,733
14, 303
1,521
6,599

27,829.20
13, 002. 50
8 800. 50
10, 800. 94
11,088.64
21,507.53

3,012.50
1, 744. 00
007. 00
996.25
2, 871. 50

2 ....

4,375
12, 297
130,401
(,0)91, 679

16,806.40
114,340.03
143, 143. 50
387, 120. 71

4, 100. 00
31, 628. 40
38,628.25
97, 047. 50

20, 906. 40
145,969 33
181,771.81
484, iea 21

2 ....
"2
1 ....

58, 491
57, 708
1,388
11.371
3, 570
2.012
0,222
6,520
21,912

68, 128. 45
33, 304. 08
7, 949. 92
32, 922. 28
14, 015. 70
32, 804. 64
37, 574. 85
45,346. 33
137, 186. 94

20, 000. 00
9, 180. 00
17,419.20
4, 540. 00 5\ 21,900.00
1,024.00
3, 450. 25
15,804.50
2, 105. 00
5, 995. 00
8, 864. 00
12,108.50
39,115. 00

07, 308. 45
17.419.26
59, 744. 98
8 973. 92
36, 372. 53
31, 983. 20
38, 799. 04
46, 438. 85
57,454.83
17C, 302. 54

"1 152 16!

2
"2

1,901

17, 445. 22

21,016
21,338
11,904
14,430

2, 582. 08
57, 477. 88
18, 205. 75
38,815.03

853. 30
19, 130. 00
5,914.80
12, 888. 90

5 .... 1

19,320
14, 840
13, 590
11,291
7.493
6,851
4,317
9,595
8,087

37,857.39
6, 459. 01
16, 799. 30
38,522.41
17, 254. 47
10,437.06
88, 535. 59
58, 896. 91
28, 177. 26

13, 908. 00
1, 871. 20
5, 120. 00
12,965.60
4, 368. 00
4.310. 50
10, 524. 00
24, 122. 70
12,402.30

4
.... 2
1
-

2 2

03, 204. 74
51,137.52
140,012.93
12, 80& 84
18, 730. S4
15, 015. 10
132, 593. 78
$17, 047.00

2
2

11,707.19
31,088.61
24, 379. 03
25, 000. 00

1
3
.... 4
"9
a

134

8
4
2 3

M See Sew
" One car 50 feet ; fonr 52 feet.

52 feet.
'* One car 41 feet.

17, 647.00
30, 481. 70
806. 56
14,9,716.50

17, 445. 22
3, 435. 38
76, 613. 88
24, 120. 55
51, 704. 53

4, 268. 67
11.64S0. 00
29,077.77

-39 f<
"One car 44 feet.

51, 465. 39
12,599.48
33, m 36
81,065.78
21,022.47
. 20,718.10
105,050.59
83, 019. 61
40, 639. 56

240

report of the postmaster-general.

Appendix
Statement of railway postal car service, in separate cars offorty feet
mAinleuagle.
No.ofcars
3 In
a
No.of week.tripsper
round
res rve.
i
%&
Designation of railway post-omco.
fll
J

Moridian and New Orleans

18010
(No pay for postal-cars.)
Meridian and Yieksbnrg
18003
(No pay for postal-cars.)
Montgomery and Now Orleans
17012
17013
Wilmington and Jacksonville
14002
(One line of 40-foot cars and ono lino of 50- IPart )
foot cars paid for by Department.)
140J5
14004
15009
Bowling Green and Memphis .
20O08
Chicago and Cincinnati
23020
[Part.)
22029
22005
22003
Cincinnati and Chattanooga
20020
Chattanooga and Meridian
17015
(No pay for 42 and 45-foot cars.)
Cincinnati and Nashville
20017
20005
Cincinnati and Saint Lonis
22010
(Seo llaltimore and Grafton R. P. O.)
Cleveland and Cincinnati
21012
(Patt.)
Cleveland and Indianapolis .
21012
(Part.)
21010
Grafton and Chicago
10003
(Part.)
(East Division) ...
2101)1
Gralton and Chicago .
21010
(Part.)
(West Division) ....
21047
Grafton and Cincinnati.
12002
21028
(Seo Baltimore and Grafton K. P. O )
Indianapolis and Saint Louis
22025
22013
Pittsburgh and Chicago (East Division). .
21002
(Part.)
Pittsburgh and Chicago (West Division).
21002
(Part.)
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati
21032
21014
(See Now York and Pittsburgh It. P. O )
Pittsburgh and Saint Louis
21012
(East Division)
21011
(See Now York and Pittsburgh K. P. O.)
Pittsburgh and Saint Louis
22002
(West Division)
22014
(See New York and Pittsburgh 11. P. b.)
Toledo aud Saint Louis
i
21019
(Part.)
23023
Bloomington and Roodhouso
,
23018
Burlington and Council Bluffs
,
27005
(See Chicago and Burlington It. P.O.)
Centralia and Cairo
23020
(Part.)
Chicago and Burlington
23007
Cedar ICapiils aud CounciKBluffs
23003
(See Chicago and Cedar Kaplds It. P. O.)
Chicago and Cedar Itapida
(Part.)
Crete and Bed Cloud
34000
34010
Chicago and Streater

190.24
140. 09
322.00
498.50

0
7
14
14

122, 840. 24
102,703.70
470, 120. 00
727, 810. 00

2
n
4
9

'1
'1
n
3

203.15
301.81

7
13

192, 099. 50
413, 322. 36

2
4

:i

338.20
295.45
299.60

7
7
14

246, 880. 00
215, 078. 50
437, 410. 00

2
3
4

338.20
244.00
281. 07

44
14
7

493,772.00
357,116.00
207, 371. 10

4
2

1
1

108. 47

77, 723. 10

358. 79

225, 228. 51

299.05 "u

437, 4^9. 00

233.42
188. 70
279.50
311. CO

164, BOO. 02
i37, 751. 00
201,035.00
455, 371. 00

3i0.40

11

655, 384. 00

241. 08

14

351,970.80

318. 70

232,094 0

0
7

*3

10!
>;

111.27
291.00
113.43
200.00
273.82
216.32
150.82
" i95.*30

09, 055. 02
1
6
14 ' 424, M50. 00
o
71. 007. 18
6
300,
760.
CO
12
14
399,777.20
14
6
315,827.20
14
91,413.32
1
0
......
ei,'i47.'68
6

'1

"2

1
3

1 50 feet.
'44 feet.
" 50 feet.
4 49 foot.

542
Onefeet.
car 44 feet : three ears 42 feet.
'45
feet.
40 feet

RAILWAY MAIL SEEVICE

POSTAL CAR SERVICE.

DContinued.
or more in length, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887Continued.
Afornpayual traneportai on.
Afornpayual sfpaecilail
Length of cars in feet.
S3 8
st
!*
es
4 4
4
ties.
e 5. s
J 1 I & 1
S to s *0
>2
2 ....
4
5 .... 4 ....

2
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4 ....
2
3
2 .... ...

2
4

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V

2
1 ....
2
12
2 .... 4
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241

Tnomtouanlt.

630
1,531
6,146
5,897
6,781
8,326
7,191
7,442
7,903
10,499
20,239
21,442
18,154
4,762
2,273
19, 548
16,822
18,947
18.551
13,788

(13,591.58
13, 105. 70
28, 667. 75
25, 615. 38
36, 633.33
21, 018. 12
22, 320. 35
33, 725. 47
52, 424. 73
61, 006. 95
24,258.48
22, 435. 48
34, 609. 91
56, 675. 55
31, 276 46
35, 866. 18
1,335. 10
55, 204. 00
106, 702. 10
64,623.32

6, 540. 00
270.00
11, 100. 00
23, 674. 00
14, 230. 00

*13, 591. 58
13, 105. 70
37, 690. 25
32, 686. 88
63, 858. 33
44, 985. 62
49, 505. 35
76, 171. 72
60, 319. 23
81, 476. 00
30, 805. 98
28, 206. 58
44,695.91
65, 130. 55
31,276.46
42, 406.18
1,605.10
66, 304. 00
130, 370. 10
78, 853. 32

5,882

36, 816. 26

5, 101. 75

41,918.01

7,261
6,889
4,930
24, 107
24,538
. h1,222
477
23,000

23,297.34
19,615.10
45, 877. 59
39, 134. 20
74,082.84
7, 707. 90
18,045.23
170, 134. 51

4, 218. 80
3, 551. 60
10, 840. 00
8,360.00
15, 812. 00
1,832.25
4, 753. 25
23, 410. 00

27, 516. 14
23, 066. 70
50, 717. 59
47,494.20
69,094.84
9, 540. 15
22,798.48
193,544.51
1

61.656
20, 281

148 940. 83
40! 133. 91

62, 758. 75
12,005.00

201,699.58
52,138.91

42,547
40, 874
38,301
1L242
12,380
1,333
3,731
(")
54,621
12,894
m
1,939
(M, 3,020
1,420

107, 850. 60
41,215.03
87, 792. 28
112,515.32
22,695.91
13,319.02
121,008.00

32, 996. 25
13,018.25
29, 170. 75
26,851.80
5, 672. CO
58,200.00

140, 846. 85
54,233.28
116,903.03
139,367.12
28,367.94
13,319. 02
179, 208. 00

144,426.60
91,201.40

48, 645. 00
28,286.80

193,071.60
119,488.26

51 feet.
' 60 feet.
11 Sec Chicago and Cincinnati R. P. O.
"See Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs.
48p m a 87
1G

3,816.05
17,170.49
6, 759. 13

*9, 028. 50
7, 071. 50
7, 150. 00
0, 630. 00
7, 475. 00
11, 147. 50
7, 894. 50
20, 469. 05
6, 547. 50
5,831.10
10, 020. 00
8, 455 00

$20, 075. 00
17, 337. 50
19, 710. 00
31, 298. 75

3,816.05
17, 170. 49
6, 759. 13
> Whole car, 35 feet.
Whole car, 27 feet.
16 See Chicago and Burlington R. P. O.

242

report of the postmaster-general.

Appendix
Statement of railway pjstal-car service, in separate cars of forty feet
aa
mAniluea!ge
a
No.ofround wtrips
eperk.
S
^ r. mt t.
- u
ts
s = ftB
Designation of railway post-office.
=
i&
c
6
'A
A A

23020 252. 10 13
4
341,847.60
(part)
125, 600. 64
23007 200. 01
2
6
(part.)
23030
23021
(pari.)
2J002 100. 10
US, 058. 94
2
Chicago, Frecport and Duliuque
a
23021
(part.)
Chicago, McGregor and Saint Paul (East Di
23054 185.20
115,035.20
2 2
vision
6
25024
27028
27012
Chicago, McGregor and Saint Paul (West Di
132,081.18
'"1
26009 212.43
vision
6
890, 006. 20 "ii
23035 420. 70 20
Chicago and Minneapolis
25002
26013
23007 264.00
192, 785. 70
3 1
Chicago and Quincy .
7
(part.)
23O10
Chicago ond Quincy (short rnu) .
73, 703. 70
23010 101.00
(?>eo Chicago and Quincy.)
381, 266. 52 . 4 '2
Chicago and Saint Louis
23017 281.17 13
23015 221.77 11
Chicago and West Liberty
323, 784. 20
0 "1
27014
(pari.)
425,363.61
Chicago and Winoni.
4
25009 313. 69 13
(part )
25011
25010
25014
(part.)
2501)4
Davenport and Atchison .
2M,633.22
27017 401.07
0
2
(part.)
28057
28032
Fort Howard nnd Chicago ...
A
2 "1
25000 2(2.70
ML 030. 20
Grd'n Kiver and Huntington.
417, 370. 20
34001 671. 74
4
7
37001
130,998.50
Ishpeining and Fort Howard.
21031
170.45
2 "1
17. 799. 30
La Fayclto and Quincy
21010 208.05
2
1
(part )
Milwaukee, and Chicago
85. 37
6
53,441.02
23001
1
157, 707. 00
Neche and Saint Paul
35005 216.12
3
7
(Cars paid for between Saint Paul nnd 26005
20000
llrccKcnrittgo.)
Norfolk and Columbus
, 34012
60.68
31,726.68
6
1
208,232.60
Omaha and McCook
, 34038 285.25
7
3
34002
34000
(part.)
Omaha aud Ogden
34001 L 031. 24 11 1,509, 990. 40
8 "2
Pacific Junction and McCook .
213, 380. 30
27073 292. 31
7
2
34030
34002
34000
Peoria and Jacksonville .
62, 009. 62
23038
81. 52
a
1
Powers and Florence
26, 120. 24
24032
41.74
6
1
(part.)
Saint Paul and Mandan
011, 100.00
26001 475. 00 13
4
Saint Paul and Council illufl's (between Saint
Paul aud Sioux City)
26025 209.65
190,814.50
7
2
27020
I (part.) |
See Chicago, Forreston andDubuque.
50 feet.
1 41
feet.
30 feet.
10 54 feet.
4 1 lent.
1 Bee Chicago and Cincinnati.
7 40 feet.
11 51 feet.
* See Chicago and Durliugton K. P. 0. CO feet.
" 50 feet.
Chicago oud Ceutralia
Chicago, Forrectoo anil Dubuque.

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DContinued.
or more in length, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887Contiuaed.
ailway
Afornpayual transporta ion.
Afornpayual rpostal
,o
LeDgth of cars in feet.
='p._
Hi.
* s - cars.
i J 1 o- O
<
s $ S ^>
....
'2 g ....
2
n
5,877
*13, 390. 53
*2, 039. 25
42,258.94
4, 834. 15
4,579
.... 5,
003
2
20,
757.
69
4,
855. 60
(s)
72

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2 -....
1
,s Pnv not fixed.
14,s See
Whole
car,
feet.0;;den R.
Omaha39and
. O.

8, 012
231
2,249
2,982
2,720
43, 949
35, 167
28.360
w
13,263

2,912.50
550.00
68.50
2,415.00

Taomtuantl.

*15, 429.78
47, 093. 09
25,613.29

22,312.08
25,720.38
41,137.22
24, 040. 22
25,171. 48
Ml, 517. 15
07, 650. 05
59,973.49

15,081.50
32,019.50
21,385.50

25, 224. 58
26, 270. 38
41,205.72
26, 455. 22
25, 171. 48
65, 018. 65
129,676. 15
ei,358.99

23, 336. 62

0, 570. 85

29, 907. 47

66, 111. 50
22, 493. 60
88,605. 10
14, 824
11, 889. 80
40. 104. 84
52,084.64
12, 155
10, 700. 75
59, 550. 51
6,186
42,843.76
42,581.29
12, 216. 00
51,797.29
7,499
9, 532. 90
592.00
10, 124. 90
1,376
38, 080.25
7,580.80
45,001.05
7,507
6,050.00
1, 192. 80
7,251.80
5,560
4,139
<">
43, 143. 37
43, 143. 37
3,017
1,655
(")
2,669. 05
2, 069. 05
693
7,499
423,
572.
99
59,
037.
75
482,
610. 74
27, 325
81,000.70
81,000.70
2,315
19,
394.95
19, 394.95
2, 5a
112,515.32
20, 851. 0
139, 367. 12
11,242
17, 883. 30
2, 134 25
8,980
20, 017. 65
15,654.57
1, 322
16,654.57
7, 333. 14
2,863
7, 333. 14
20, 165. 65
5, 403. 00
31, 568. 65
4,937
3,<IJ>070. 78
460
3,070. 78
780.00
5, 377
780.00
6, 009. 00
: 0, 399. 85
24, 300 85
7,641
6, 509. 00
57, 629. 03
3,479
04,228.03
(ii,
<") 00
8, 556
1,041.
i,'2i.:r
17,<ir)443. 61
784. 25
6,800
18, 227. 89
<">
("'
<")
620
6, 070. 22
3, 220. 83
386
3, 220. 86
11,448
237, 120. 12
11, 908. 25
249,026,37
30, 412. 70
37, 173. 95
6, 741. 25
7, 158
10,551.69
1,901.50
12, 456. 19
7,209
91,201.40
91, 201. 46
12, 894
" Whole oar, 36 feet
SeoOmabannd McCook K. P.O
17" Ono
car, 50 Ilivor
feet ; and
ono Hunting59 feet. Jl" 35Whole
Sen Green
feet. car, 38 loeU
ton R. P. O.

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Appendix
Statement of raihcay postal car service, in separate cars offorty feet

1*
Designation of railway post -office.

27014 279. 10
(p.rl i
2M)15 231.05
2001 I
(part )
2"014 574. 09
Ilannihal and Deuisou . ..
28011
Kansas City and Denver .
33001 641.02
:i:ioio o:a. 07
Kansas City and Pueido .
3:i0io
(part.)
28005 220. 49
Quincy and Kansas City . .
(pint. I
2801(1
28001 (s283.
Saint Louis and Atchison .
331.20
13)
(47 08)
28003 287. 20
Saint Louis and Halstead
(Service between Pierce City and Halstead (part.)
performed in apartment cars.)
28001 277. 20
Saint Lonis, Molicrly and Kansas City
2*002 480.31
Saint Louis and Tcxarkana
28020
41003 405.88
Butte City and Ogden .
40003 200. 97
Delta and Sacramento.
40022
40001
(part )
40001 715. f
Doming and Los Angeles .
40014
(part.)
40001 834.17
Ogden and San Francisco
40(01 483.84
San Francisco and Los Angoles.
4C032
4B0UI
4G014
Cleveland and Toledo .
1MM 113.00
(part.)
21007
Detroit and Chicago
2 00 285. 10
Xew York and Chicago (Ea.st Division) ...
0011 289. 50
(patt.)
Xew York anil Chicago (Middle Division).
con 335. 00
(part.)
2ions
(part.)
Xew York and Chicago (West Division) . . .
21005 356. 80
(part.)
74.00
21C07
21015 134. 20
Total. .
WcBt Liberty and Council Bluff*.
(See Chicago and West Liberty B. P. O.).
Winona and Tracy

$407, 486. 00
144,637.30
419, 085. 70
467, 944. 60
927, 202. 20
it

330, 675. 40
513, 8SC. 45
419, 312. 00
401, 712.00
714, 392. 00
296 292. 40
153, 27a 10
522, 599. 70
008, 944. 10
353, 203. 20
70, 738. 00

20
20
7
121

380, 595. 00
C03, 697.
700, 001. 00
744,284.80
54, 077. 00
87, 547. 52
33,481,020.57

1 Whole
50
foot. car, 35 feet.
s Whole car, 39 feet.
40 feet.
feet.
50
'Service threo ti:nes daily between Saint Louis and Kansas City; twico botween Kansas City f
Saint Louis ; once between Kansas City and Atchison.
55Twofeet.
cars, 49 feet; two cars, 51 foot.
SI feet.
10 See San Francisco and Los Angeles R. P. O.

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RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEPOSTAL CAR SERVICE.

DContinued.
or more in length for the fiscal year ended June 30, ld-7Continued.
Lengths of cars in feet.

v. ^3
toa 0,3
J S3

-19

-8

-s a,*
I
3S

2*o
1 D ,TgSc
<

5,004
2,385
3,731
12, 003
6,881
18,512
11,663
10, 773
0,900
47, 46i

$17,090.29
22, 780. 20
20, 853. 93
89, 389. 20
115,095.11
21, 043. 12
127, 362. 44
32, 089. 52
10, 435. 75
139, 250. 81

$3. 505. 75
10, 780. 50
5, 360.40
46,680.00
11, 148. 15
3, 673. 70
30, 732. 50

$17,690.29
22, 780. 20
24, 419. 68
100, 175. 70
115,095. 14
20, 393. 52
172,942.44
43,837.07
14, 009. 45
109, 989. 31

7,334

46, 151. 20

14, 300. 00

CO, 511. 20

9,310
18,426
14,457
2,289
1,323
2,448
21,802
4.20S

63,327.73
21,497. 71
89, 891. 34
64, 899. 80
18, 889. 82
14, 986 65
292, 4ia 29
74,(I.,295. 63

20, 923. 01)

1, 168. 60
2, 791. 00
42,843.50

67, 187. 73
20, 390. 91
110, 814. 34
54, 899. 80
20, 058. 32
17, 777. 55
3^, 20L 79
74. 295. 03

5,068
5,007
3,880

1, 555. T5
3. 6.19. 75
6, 009. 50

12, 197. 08
28,692.44
06, 949. 38

m
<")10,713
99,901

10,641.33
25, 032. 69
60, 879. 88
()
81,(")341.13
523, 783. 20

69,142
32,012
30, 210
2, 270, 522

402. 164. 40
34, 453. 25
58, 916. 15
8, 530, 500. 85

18, 531. 50
157, 520. 00

$25, 000. 00

102, 872. 03
681, 303. 26

C01, 909. 40
10,480. 00
44. 939. 25
25. 422. 00
84,338. 15
1, 908, 432. 30 $231,718. 61 10,090,717.00

"Cars run from San Francisco to Doming ; 40-foot cars authorized.

"See
One New
car 50York
feet, and
ono Chicago
44 feet. K. P. O.
"44 feet.
ensions of cara in reservo not given.
total amount appropriated for " special facilities " was $291,000. This statement covers
, namely, $39,281.49, was the amount allowed tho Jacksonville, Tampa and
i Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla. The Jacksonville

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Appendix DContinued.
SlatiDient of railway-postal car service, etc.
WHOLE CAES IN USE AND IN RESERVE.
Length of cars.

f0 feet

02 feet
45 feet
44 feet

Cam in Cars in
daily reserve.
use.
80
11
4
26
3
4
10
88
26
11
12

21
1
1
2
1
4
4
24
S
8
7

Length of cars.
43 feet
42 feet
41 feet
40 feet
39 feet
38 feot
3B feet
35 feet
27 feet
Total

Cars In Carain
daily reserve.
3
7
C
34
5
1
2
2
1
342

i
8
2
1
1
to

Appendix E.

PAKCELS-POST CONVENTIONS.
No. i.JAMAICA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For the purpose of making better postal arrangements between Ja
maica and the United States of America, the undersigned, Sir Henry
Wylie 2sorman, G. C. B., G. C. M. G., C. I. E., Governor of Jamaica,
and William P. Vilas, Postmaster-General of the United States of
America, by virtue of authority vested in them by law, have agreed
upon the following articles for the establishment of a parcels post sys
tem of exchanges between the two countries.
Article I.
The provisions of this Convention relate only to parcels of mail mat
ter to be exchanged by the system herein provided for, and do not af
fect the arrangements now existing under the Universal Postal Union
Convention, which will continue as heretofore ; and all the agreements
hereinafter contained apply exclusively to mails exchanged under these
articles, directly between the office of New York, in the State of New
York, and such other offices within the United States as may be here
after designated by the Postmaster-General of the United States, and
the office of Kingston, Jamaica, and such other offices within the Island
of Jamaica, as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster of Ja
maica ; such matter to be admitted to the mails under these articles as
shall be sent through such exchange offices from any place in either
country to any place in the other.
Article II.
There shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Conven
tion, articles of merchandise and mail matter except letters, post cards,
and written matter, of all kinds that are admitted under any conditions
to the domestic mails of the country of origin, except that no packet
must exceed 11 pounds (or 5 kilograms) in weight, nor the following di
mensions: Greatest length in any direction, two feet; greatest girth,
four feet ; and must be so wrapped or inclosed as to permit their con
tents to be easily examined by postmasters and customs officers; and
except that the following articles are prohibited :
Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of des
tination ; poisons, and explosive or inflammable substances ; fatty sub
stances, liquids, and those which easily liquefy, confections and pastes ;
live or dead animals, except dead insects and reptiles when thoroughly
dried ; fruits and vegetables, and substances which exhale a bad odor ;
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lottery tickets, lottery advertisements, or lottery circulars ; all obscene

or immoral articles ; articles which may in any way damage or destroy
the mails, or injure the persons handling them.
Article III.
A letter or communication of the nature of personal correspondence
must not accompany, be written on. or inclosed with any parcel.
If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable,
and if the communication he inseparably attached, the whole package
will bo rejected. If, however, any such should inadvertently be for
warded, the country of destination will collect double rates of postage
according to the Universal Postal Union Convention.
No parcel may contain parcels intended for delivery at an address
other than that borne by the parcel itself. If such inclosed parcels be
detected, they must be sent forward singly, charged with new and dis
tinct parcel -post rates.
Article IV.
The packages in question shall be subject in the country of destina
tion to all customs duties and all customs regulations in force in that
country for the protection of its customs revenues, and to the following
rates of postage, which shall in all cases be required to be fully pre
paid with postage stamps of the country of origin, viz :
In the United States, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight,
12 cents; and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, 12
cents.
In Jamaica, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight, six
pence, and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, six pence.
Article V.
The sender of each package must make a Customs Declaration, pasted
upon or attached to the package, upon a special form provided for the
purpose (see Model 1, "A," annexed hereto), giving a general description
of the parcel, an accurate statement of the contents and value, date of
mailing, and the sender's signature and place of residence, and place of
address.
The sender will, at the time of mailing the package, receive a certifi
cate of mailing from the post-office where the package is mailed, on a
form like Model 2, annexed hereto.
The sender of a package may obtain a return receipt for the same by
paying in the United States a fee of five cents, and in Jamaica two
pence, in addition to the postage on each packet, to be affixed to the
packet in stamps of the country of origin.
The sender of a package may have the same registered by paying the
registration fee required for registered articles in the country of origin,
and will receive the return receipt without special charge therefor.
Article VI.
The addressees of registered articles shall be advised of the arrival
of a package addressed to them, by a notice from the post-office of des
tination.
The packages shall be delivered to addressees in the country of desti
nation free of chargefor postage ; but thecustoms duties properly charge
able thereon shall be collected on delivery in accordance with the cus
toms regulations of the country of destination ; and the country of
i

PAECEL-POST CONVENTIONS.

249

destination may, at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for
interior service and delivery a charge not exceeding five cents iu the
United States and two and a halfpence in Jamaica on each single par
cel of whatever weight; and if the weight exceeds one pound, a charge
eqaal to one cent or one half-penny for each four ounces of weight or
fraction thereof.
Article VII.
The packages shall bo considered as a component part of the mails
exchanged direct between the United States and Jamaica, to be dis
patched by the country of origin to the other at its cost and by such
means as it provides, but must be forwarded, at the option of the dis
patching office, either in boxes prepared expressly for the purpose or iu
ordinary mail sacks, to be marked "Parcel post," and not to contain
any other articles of mail matter, and to be securely sealed with wax,
or otherwise, as may be mutually provided by regulations hereunder.
Each country shall promptly return empty to the dispatching office
by next mail, all such bags and boxes, but subject to other regulations
between the two administrations.
Although articles admitted under this Convention will be transmitted
as aforesaid between the exchange offices, they should be so carefully
packed as to be safely transmitted in the open mails of either country,
both in going to the exchange office in the country of origin and to the
office of address in the country of destination.
Each dispatch of a parcel post mail must be accompanied by a de
scriptive list, in duplicate, of all the packages sent, showing distinctly
the list number of each parcel, the name of the sender, the name of the
addressee with address of destination, and the declared contents and
value; and must be inclosed in one of the boxes or sacks of such dis
patch. (See Model 3 aunexed hereto.)
Article VIII.
As soon as the mail shall have reached the office of destination, that
office shall check the contents of the mail.
In the event of the parcel bill not having been received a substitute
should be at once prepared.
Any errors in the entries on the parcel bill which may be discovered,
should, after verification by a second officer, be corrected and noted for
report to the dispatching office on a form, "Verification certificate,"
which should be sent iu the special envelope.
If a parcel advised on the bill be not received, after the non-receipt
bas been verified by a second officer, the entry on the bill should be
canceled and the fact reported at once.
If a parcel be observed to be insufficiently prepaid, it must not be
taxed with deficient postage, but the circumstance must be reported on
the verification certificate form.
Should a parcel be received in a damaged or imperfect condition, full
particulars should be reported on the same form.
If no verification certificate or note of error be received, a parcel
mail shall be considered as duly delivered, having been found on ex
amination correct in all respects.
Article IX.
If a package cannot be delivered as addressed, or is refused, the
sender will be communicated with through the central administration
of the office of destination, as to the manner iu which he desires the

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package to be disposed of, and if no reply is received from him within

a period of three months from the date of the notice, the package may
he sold for the benefit of whom it may concern.
An order for redirection or reforwarding must be accompanied by the
amount due for postage necessary for the return of the article to the
office of origin, at the ordinary parcel rates.
When the contents of a parcel which cannot be delivered are liable
to deterioration or corruption, they may be destroyed at once, if neces
sary, or if expedient, sold, without previous notice or judicial formality,
for the benefit of the right person, the particulars of each sale being
noticed by one post-office to the other.
Article X.
The Post-Office Department of either of the contracting countries
will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any package, and no
indemnity can consequently be claimed by the sender or addressee in
either country.
Article XI.
Each country shall retain to its own use the whole of the postages,
registration and delivery fees, it collects on said packages ; conse
quently, this Convention will give rise to no separate accounts between
the two countries.
Article XII.
The Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the'
Postmaster of Jamaica, shall have authority to jointly make such further
regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry out
the present Convention from time to time; and may, by agreement, pre
scribe conditions for the admission in packages exchanged under this
Convention of any of the articles prohibited by Article II.
Article XIII.
This Convention shall take effect and operations thereunder shall be
gin on the first day of October, 1887, and shall continue in force until
terminated by mutual agreement, but may be annulled at the desire of
either Department, upon six months' previous notice given to the other.
Done in duplicate, and signed at Washington the twenty-second day
of July, 1887, and at Kingston, the third day of September, 1887.
H. W. Norman,
Governor of Jamaica.
< Seal of Post-Office \
Wm. F. Vilas,
( Dep't of TJ. 8. )
Postmaster- General of the United States.
The foregoing Parcel Post Convention between Jamaica and the
United States of America, has been negotiated and concluded with my
advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.
In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the United
States to be hereunto affixed.
Grover Cleveland.
By the President:
T. F. Bayard,
Great Seal of )
Secretary of State.
U. S.
}.
Washington, September 15th, 1887

PARCEL-POST CONVENTIONS.

251

A.
Form 1.
Parcel Post between the United States and Jamaica.
Date.
Stamp.

Place to which
the parcel is
addressed.

FORM OF CUSTOMS DKCLAKATIOX.

Description of
parcel: (State
whether box,
basket, bag,
&.C.1

Contests.

Total
Valno. Percent. customs
charges.

Total.

Date of posting :
,18..; signatiue and address of sender 5
ty For use of Post-Office onlv, and to be filled np at the office of exchange
Parcel Bill No.
No. of ratos prepaid
; Entry No
B.
Parcel Post from Jamaica.
The import duty assessed by an officer of customs on contents of this parcel amounts
to $
, which must be paid before the parcel is delivered.
,

Pate
Stamp.

Customs Officer.
Parcel Post from Jamaica.
This parcel has been passed by an officer of customs and must bo delivered
Frer of Charge.

Date
Stamp.

Postmaster-General.

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

252

Form 2
Parcel Post.
A parcel addressed as under has been posted here this day.

Office
stamp.

This certificate is given to inform the sender of the posting of a parcel, and does not indicate
that any liability in respect of such parcel attaches to the Postmaster-General.
FOKM 3.
Date stamp of the
United States
Post-Office.

Parcels from the United Statu to Jamaica.

Parcel Bill No

doted

Date stamp of the

Jamaica
Post-Office.

18. . ; per S. S. '

* Sheet No. .
u
Origin of Name of ad- Address of parcel. Declared Declared z
parcel.
di
value.
contents.
s

Remarks.

Totals.. *
When more than one sheet is required for the entry of the parcels sent by the mail, it will be
sufficient if the undermentioned particulars are entered on the last sheet of the Parcel Bill.
lbs.
* Total number of parcels sent by the mail to * Total weight of mail
Jamaica
* Number of boxes or other reccptacloa foim- * Deduct weight of receptacles
ing the mail
Signature of dispatching officer at New York
* Net weight of parcels
Post-Off!oe
Signature of receiving officer, Post-Office Kingston, Jamaica.

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253

No. 2.BARBADOS AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

For the purpose of making better postal arrangements between Bar
bados and the United States of America, the undersigned, Sir Charles
Cameron Lees, K. C. M. G. Governor of Barbados, and William F. Vilas,
Postmaster-General of the United States of America, by virtue of au
thority vested in them by law, have agreed upon the following articles
for the establishment of a parcels post system of exchanges between
the two countries.
Article I.
The provisions of this Convention relate only to parcels of mail mat
ter to be exchanged by the system herein provided for, and do not af
fect the arrangements now existing under the Universal Postal Union
Convention, which will continue as heretofore ; and all the agreements
hereinafter contained apply exclusively to mails exchanged under these
articles, directly between the office of New York, in the State of New
York, and such other offices within the United States as may be here
after designated by the Postmaster-General of the United States, and
the office of Bridgetown, Barbados, and such other offices within the
Island of Barbados, as may be hereafter designated by the Posinaster
of Barbados ; such matter to be admitted to the mails under these arti
cles as shall be sent through such exchange offices from any place in
either country to any place in the other.
Article II.
There shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Conven
tion, articles of merchandise and mail matter except letters, post cards,
and written matter,of all kinds that are admitted uuder any conditions to
the domestic mails of the country of origin, except that no packet must
exceed 11 pounds (or 5 kilograms) in weight, nor the following dimen
sions : Greatest length in any direction, three feet six inches, greatest
length and girth combined, six feet; aud must be so wrapped or in
closed as to permit their contents to be easily examined by postmas
ters and customs officers; and except that the following articles are pro
hibited :
Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of des
tination; poisons, and explosive or inflammable substances; fatty sub
stances, liquids, and those which easily liquefy, confections and pastes ;
live or dead animals, except dead insects and reptiles when thoroughly
dried ; fruits and vegetables, and substances which exhale a bad odor ;
lottery tickets, lottery advertisements, or lottery circulars ; all obscene
or immoral articles; articles which may iu any way damage or destroy
the mails, or injure the persons handling them.
Article III.
A letter or communication of the nature of personal correspondence
must not accompany, be written on, or inclosed with any parcel.
If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable,
and if the communication be inseparably attached, the whole package
will be rejected. If, however, any such should iuadvertently be for

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warded, the country of destination will collect double rates of postage

according to the Universal Postal Union Convention.
No parcel may contain parcels intended for delivery at an address
other than that borne by the parcel itself. If such inclosed parcels be
detected, they must be sent forward singly, charged with new and dis
tinct parcel-post rates.
Article IV.
The packages in question shall be subject in the country of destina
tion to all customs duties and all customs regulations in force in that
country for the protection of its customs revenues, and to the following
rates of postage, which shall in all cases be required to be fitlly pre
paid with postage stamps of the country of origin, viz:
In the United States, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight,
12 cents; and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, 12
cents.
In Barbados, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight, six
pence, and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, six pence.
Article V.
The sender of each package must make a Customs Declaration, pasted
upon or attached to the package, upon a special form provided for the
purpose (see Model 1,"A,'- annexed hereto), giving a general description
of the parcel, an accurate statement of the contents and value, date of
mailing, and the sender's signature and place of residence and place of
address.
The sender will, at the time of mailing the package, receive a certifi
cate of mailing from the post-office where the package is mailed, on a
form like Model 2, annexed hereto.
The sender of a package may obtain a return receipt for the same by
paying in the United States a fee of live cents, and in Barbados, two
and a half pence in addition to the postage on each packet, to be af
fixed to the packet in stamps of the country of origin.
Article VI.
The addressees of registered articles shall be advised of the anival
of a package addressed to them, by a notice from the post office of des
tination.
The packages shall be delivered to .addressees in the country of desti
nation free of chargefor postage; but the customs dutiespruperly charge
able thereon shall be collected on delivery in accordance with the cus
toms regulations of the country of destination; and the country of
destination may, at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for
interior service 'and delivery a charge not exceeding five cents in the
United States and two and a half pence in Barbados on each single par
cel of whatever weight ; and if the weight exceeds one pound, a charge
equal to one cent or one half-penny for each four ounces of weight or
fraction thereof.
Article VII.
The packages shall be considered as a component part of the mails
exchanged direct between the United States and Barbados, to be dis
patched by the country of origin to the other at its cost and by such
means as it provides, but must be forwarded, at the option of the dis
patching office, either iu boxes prepared expressly for the purpose or in

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255

ordiaary mail sacks, to be marked "Parcel post," and uot to contain

any other articles of mail matter, and to be securely sealed with wax,
or otherwise, as may be mutually provided by regulations hereunder.
Each country shall promptly return empty to the dispatching office
by next mail, all such bags and boxes, but subject to other regulations
between the two administrations.
Although articles admitted under this Convention will be transmitted
as aforesaid between the exchange offices, they should be so carefully
packed as to be safely transmitted in the open mails of either country,
both in going to the exchange office in the country of origin and to the
office of address in the country of destination.
Each dispatch of a parcel post mail must lie accompanied by a de
scriptive list, in duplicate, of all the packages sent, showing distinctly
the list number of each parcel, the name of the sender, the name of the
addressee with address of destination, and the declared contents and
value; and must be inclosed in one of the boxes or sacks of such dis
patch. (See Model 3 annexed hereto.)
Article VIII.
As soon as the.mail shall have reached the office of destination, that
office shall check the contents of the mail.
In the event of the parcel bill not having been received a substitute
should be at once prepared.
Any errors in the entries on the parcel bill which may be discovered,
should, after verification by a second officer, be corrected and noted for
report to the dispatching office on a form, " Verification certificate,"
which should be sent in the special envelope.
If a parcel advised on the bill be not received, after the non -receipt
has been verified by a second officer, the entry on the bill should be
canceled and the fact reported a once.
If a parcel be observed to be insufficiently prepaid, it must not be
taxed with deficient postage, but the circumstance must be reported on
the verification certificate form.
Should a parcel be received in a damaged or imperfect condition, full
particulars should be reported on the same form.
If no verification certificate or note of error be received, a parcel
mail shall be considered as duly delivered, having been found on ex
amination correct in all respects.
Article IX.
If a package cannot be delivered as addressed, or is refuse.!, the
sender will be communicated with through the central administration
of the office of destination, as to the manner in which he desires the
package to be disposed of, and if no reply is received from him within
a period of three months from the date of the notice, the package may,
be sold for the benefit of whom it may concern.
An order for redirection or reforwarding must be accompanied by the
amount due for postage necessary for the return of the article to the
office of origin, at the ordinary parcel rates.
When the contents of a parcel which cannot be delivered are liable
to deterioration or corruption, they may be destroyed at once, if neces
sary, or if expedient, sold, without previous notice or judicial formality,
for the benefit of the right person, the particulars of each sale being
noticed by one post-office to the other.

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Article X.

The Post-Office Department of either of tbe contracting countries

will not be responsible for tbe loss or damage of any package, and no
indemnity can consequently be claimed by the sender or addressee in
either country.
Article XI.
Each country shall retain to its own use tbe whole of the postages,
registration and delivery fees, it collects on said packages; conse
quently, this Convention will give rise to no separate accounts between
the two countries.
Article XII.
Tbe Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the
Postmaster of Barbados, shall have authority to jointly make such fur
ther regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry
out the present Convention from time to time; and may, by agreement,
prescribe conditions for the admission in packages exchanged under
this Convention of any of the articles prohibited by Article II.
Article XIII.
This Convention shall take effect and operations thereunder shall be
gin on the first day of December, 1SS7, and shall continue in force until
terminated by mutual agreement, but may be annulled at the desire of
either Department, upon six months' previous notice given to the other.
Done in duplicate, and signed at Washington the tenth day of No
vember, 1887, and at Bridgetown, the twenty-ninth day of October,
18S7.
C. C. Lees,
Governor of Barbados.
i Seal of Post-Office >
Wm. F. Vilas,
i Dep't of U. S. )
Ponlmmtcr- General of the United States.
The foregoing Parcel Post Convention between Barbados aud the
United States of America, has been negotiated and concluded with my
advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.
In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the United
States to be hereunto affixed.
Grover Cleveland.
Bv the President :
Great Seal of
T. F. Bayard,
Secretary of State.
U. S.
i
Washington, November 10th, 1887.

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PARCEL-POST CONVENTIONS.
A.
Form I.
Parcel pott between the United Stales and Barbados.
Date.
Stamp.

Place to which
the pareol is
addressed.

FOKM OF CUSTOMS HKCLAUATION.

Description of
parcel: [State
whether box,
basket, bag,
&.C.J

Content*.

Total
Value, i Per cent. customs
charges.

Total
Date of posting :
18.. ; signature and address of sender j '
For use of Poet-Offico only, and to bo filled up at the office of exchange.
; No. of rates prepaid
: Entry No. . .
Farcel* Bill No
B.
Parcel Post from Barbados.
The fanport duty assessed by an nfticerof customs on contents of this parcel amount8
io$.
which must bo paid beforo the parcel is delivered.

Date
Stamp.

Customs Officer.
(.'.
Parcel Post from Barbados.
This parcel has been passed by an officer of customs and must be delivered
FBEB OF ClIATtGE.

Date
Stamp.

Pottmatter-General,
48p M a 87

17

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258

.Form 2.
Parcel Post.
A. parcel addressed as under has been posted here this day.

Office
Btanip.

This certificate is given to inform the sender of the posting of a parcel, and does not indicate
that any liability in respect of such parcel attaches to the Postinaaier-GoncraL
Form 3.
Date stamp at the
United States
Post-Office.

Date stamp of the

Barbados
Post-Office.

Parcels from the United States to Barbados.

Parcel Bill No.

, dated

18.. j per S.S. ".

Sheet No. ..

Origin of Name of ad Address of parcel. Declared Declared

contents.
value.
parcel. dressee.

Remarks.
=c

Totals..
"When more than ono sheet is required for the entry of the parcels sent by the mail, it will be
sufficient if the undermentioned particulars are entered on the last sheet of the Parcel BilL
lbs.
* Total number of parcels sent by the mail to * Total weight of mail
Barbados
* Number of boxes or other receptacles form- * Dednct weight of receptacles
ing the mail
Signature of dispatching officer at New York
* Net weight of parcels
Post-Office
Signature of receiving officer, Post-Office, Bridgetown, Barbados.
-J

ESTIMATES.

ESTIMATES

APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL

YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1889.
Estimates of appropriations required for the serrice of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1880,
by the I'ost-Office Department.

Detailed objects of expenditure, and explanations.

I THE POST-OFFICE DKI'ABTMENT Ol'T OF THE TOBTAL REVENUES

TOSTAL 8EBV1CI.
Office of the PottmaiterOeneral.
Mail depredations and post-office inspectors, and fees to United States
marshals, attorneys, eto
Advertising
Miscellamous items in the office of the Postmaster-General
Total
Office of the Firtt Assistant
f'ompensation to postmasters
Compensation to clerks in post-offices
Kent, light, and fuel
Miscellaneous and incidental items for first
offices, including furniture
Free-delivery service
Stationery ,n post-offices
Wrapping twino
Wrapping paper
Letter balances, scales, and test weights
Postmarking and rating stamps, and ink and pads for stamping and
canceling pnrposes
Total
Office f/ the Second Assistant Postmaster-General.
Inland transportation by star rentes
Inland transportation by steam-boat routes
Mail messenger service
Mail bags and mail-bag catchers
Mail locks and keys
Inland transportation railroad roates
Railway post-office car service......
.
........
ltailway post-office clerks
Necessary and special facilities on trunk lines
Miscellaneous items
T

Estimated
amount which
will bo required
for each de
tailed object of
oxpenditnre.

Amonnt appro,
priatcd for the
current fiscal
year ending
Juno 30, 1888.

$200, 000. 00
16, 000. 00
1,500.00
217, 500. 00

*300, 000. 00
20, 000. 00
1,600.00
321,500.00

$12. 800, 000. 00

5, 650. 000. 00
500, 000. 00
100,000.00
5, 900, 000. 00
55, 000. 00
80, 000. 00
40, 000. 00
10, 000. 00
35, 000. 00
25, 170, 000. 00

$11,700,000.00
5, 450, 000. 00
495, 000. 00
95, 000. 00
5, 522, 500. 00
50, 000, 00
80, 000. 00
30, 000. 00
10, 000. 00
30, 000. 00
23, 402, 500. 00

$5, 400, 000. 00

450, 000. 00
900, 000. 00
285, 000. 00
25,000.00
17, 000, 000. 00
2.000.000.00
5,248,790.21
295, 987. 53
1, 000. 00
31, 603, 777. 74

$5, 400, 000. 00

450. 000. 00
900. 000. 00
275, 000. 00
23. 000. 00
15. 807, 902. 00
L 934, 560. 00
4, 990, 240. 62
295, 987. 53
1,000.00
30, 137, 750. 15

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year, etc.Continned.

Detailed objects of expenditure, and explanations.

Under tiie Post-Offtce Department out of ttir Postal

RevenuesContinued.
postal servicecontinued.
Office of the Third Assistant Postmaster-General.
Manufacture of adhesive postago and special-dolivery stamps
Pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamps, and expenses of
agency

Manul'actareof stamped envelopes, newspaper-wrappers, and letteritueets

i
Pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamped envelopes, news
paper-wrappers and letter-sheets, and expenses of agency
Manut'aoture of postal cards
.Pay ot agent and assistants to distribute postal cards, and expenses
of agency
Registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter envelopes
,
Ship, steam-boat, and way letters
Engraving, printing, and binding drafts and warrants
Miscellaneous items
Total
Office of the Superintendent of Foreign Mailt.
Transportation of foreign mails
Balance duo foreign countries
Total
POSTAL REVENUES.
Estimated amount which will be provided by the De
partment from its own revenue accruing from post*
ages and other sources, viz :
Ordinary revenues
*56, 813, 734. 32
Net revenue from money-order business
750, 000. 00

Estimated
t amount which
jwillberequired
for each de
tailedobject of
expenditure.

$144, 14a 00
8, 000. 00
730,687.00
10, 000. 00
212, IM. 00
7. 800. 00
102. 800. 00
2, 600. 00
2, 500. 00
L 000. 00
1,253, DOG. 00

$647, 000. 00
7S, 000. 00
722, 000. 00

67, 563, 734. 32

DKHciE.scr 15 tostal mn
Leaving a deficiency In the revenue of the Pout-Office Department to
be provided for out of the general Treasury
Total postal service

1, 403, 499 42
58, 987, 233. 74

Post-Office Department,
Office of the Chief Clerk,
Washington, D. ft, November 14, 1887.
Sir: In compliance with your directions, I have compiled the fore
going table of the estimates of appropriations necessary for the service
of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889,
as they have been finally settled by you upon a review of the same as
submitted by the heads of the different Bureaus of the Department.
Your memoranda made at the time are appended hereto.
The explanatory communications prepared in the several Bureaus,
marked A 1 to A 5, are also herewith annexed.
Very respectfully,
Jos. Roy,
Chief Clerk.
The Postmaster-General.

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263

MEMORANDA BY THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

1. Office of the Postmaster-General.
The item for the inspection service was for the current year fixed at
$300,000 to enable the examination of fourth-class offices. I am satistied that the money will have been well expended by work being done
and to be finished during the year. It will not be possible, perhaps, to
entirely complete in that time the inspection desired, but no more will
remain than it will be possible to perform, as well as the work has been
heretofore performed, with the force provided for by the ordinary ap
propriation. I consider it due, too, to the generous and provident re
sponse of Congress to the request of the Department, that this esti
mate should be restored to its former limit. That will be sufficient for
the maintenance of this service in as great efficiency as it has hitherto
been maintained. I think it should be greater, became when the year
terminates the best, most experienced, and valuable inspectors should
be retained for the future. But in this connection I invite an especial
attention to the plan proposed by the chief of inspectors for the reor
ganization of the force. There is no doubt in my mind that at least so
much of it as seeks to secure the highest ta'en t attainable in some officers
by offering a larger compensation is of very great consequence. With
out discussion of it here, it is sufficient to say that, if it should be
adopted, as in the main it ought to be, and proper legislation enacted,
this item would require tp be raised to the sum proposed by him,
$225,000. Otherwise, I do not understand that it is the opinion of the
chief of inspectors that more than $2 0,000 will be necessary.
The expenditures under the second item last year do not indicate that
more than $15,000 or $16,000 can be necessary, and that the larger sum
leaves a' sufficient margin for risks, and the item is estimated accord
ingly.
2. First Assistant Postmaster-GcneraVs Office.
Item for compensation to postmasters.The estimate of the division
submitted in the accompanying communication goes in part upon an
erroneous estimation as to theiucrease of revenue during the past year.
It is said to be over $5,000,000, an increase of 14.G per cent, over the
former year. This is an error, the increase being but a fraction above
11 per cent, of the gross revenue, and part of that percentage being due
to the money-order business. It matters no more whether this appro
priation be correctly estimated or not than the trouble of supplying by
deficiency appropriation such deficiency as may arise. The expendi
ture of it is wholly beyond the control of the Department, except as it
represses false reports, and, since postmasters pay themselves from their
receipts, it is practically beyond the control of Congress. Whatever
the law allows will be expended, because the postmaster will keep it,
and whether the appropriation reach the aggregate of their retentions
or not will not affect the matter, since nothing can be recovered from a
particular one, each being entitled to what he has retained. Aside from
the error in respect to the revenue for the past year there appears to be
no criticism to be passed on the reasoning submitted for this appropria
tion. I am inclined to believe, however, that it is upon the whole en
tirely safe to submit it at a somewhat less figure, because there seems
to be, by comparison of the increase in receipts and increase of post
masters' compensation between the last year and the year preceding,
reason to think that the percentage indicated by the last year is per
haps a little too high. I have placed the estimate at $12,800,000.

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Item for clerks in post-offices.Touching the item for clerks in postoffices, particular attention should be given to the statements in the
communication of tho First Assistant Postmaster-General on this sub
ject. The estimate is very carefully and rationally prepared. The
number of post offices rising into the second class is growing, as well as
the demands of others. Indeed, according to the discussion in the an
nual report this year, I think this item ought to be made even larger,
if necessary, to accomplish the ends proposed. Yet, if a proper system
of organization may be effected, it will doubtless result in no increased
expenditure. I can not but regard it as necessary to follow the esti
mate of the office, and place the amount accordingly at $.3,050,000.
Item for rent, light, and fuel.The expenditure for the year 188G under
this head increased by but .01.13 per cent., the expenditure during the
past year but 02+ per cent. There has been an increase of offices as
signed to the rentable class by the last adjustment. But there is also
a likelihood of as many additional government buildiugs being occupied
by post-offices during the current and next year as that increase
amounts to, there beiug now 14 in process of erection and 32 for which
appropriations have been made and the construction of which will soon
proceed. Besides, many offices are upon fixed leases and will not in
crease at all, and I do not see any reason to anticipate more increase
than at the rate of 2 per cent, during the current or the next year in this
item, which would require less for the coming year than $500,000. It is
therefore submitted at that sum as sufficient for present rentable offices.
If the recommendation made in the report for an extension of leases to
some of the offices of the third class should receive favor, additional
provision will be necessary to meet that changed condition, and au
amended estimate should then be submitted accordingly.
Miscellaneous and incidental items for first and second class offices, in
cludingfurniture.The recommendation of lastyear thatthis item should
include furniture having been then followed with good results noth
ing further need be said. The expenditures for the past year indicate
that probably the amount appropriated in the last act of $95,000 will
be enough, but the item is submitted, as recommended by the office, at
$100,000.
Item for free-delivery service. I have given greater pains to estimate
this item with satisfaction than all the others together. The accom
panying estimate submitted appears to me inadmissibly excessive, and
to ask for a larger expenditure than ought now to be awarded to this
branch of the service, and much beyond its necessities. I have reviewed
it with all the information obtainable from the books of the Free-Deliv
ery Division, and think a safer estimate can be reached by another pro
cess, partly following that of the estimate submitted.
Rate of expenditure on tbe 1st of July for carriers is stated to be
$4, 476, 400. 00
Add for cost of additional carriers during the year
130, 000. 00
For promotions according to estimate
199, 375. 76
For pay of substitutes
140,000.00
For incidental expenditures, including pay of inspectors
200,000.00
Total for old offices
5, 145, 775. 76
The sum appropriated for the establishment of new offices during this
year Is
347,500.00
The expenditure of this sum has already been incurred by establish
ments, and but a very moderate increase of new establishments should
occur during the residue of this year. The amount estimated, and it
is probably enough, is
35,000.00
Making the total apparent probable outlay for tho current year

5, 538,275. 76

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265

This would exceed the appropriation but for the reductions in expen
diture from the above estimates to be probably gained by the changes
in the service resulting from vacancies inthe higher grades and the rule
that new appointments must begin at the lowest grade of $600, and
some minor savings. The amount so gained may be safely esti
mated at
100,000.00
This leaves the probable expenditures, very freely and sufficiently
estimated, to stand at
5, 428, 275. 76
Upon this is to be credited, according to the estimate of the Superin
tendent
20,827.67
Resulting in
5, 407, 448. 09
I believe the above figures are a fair approximation to the probable
actual expenditure, unless there be a very considerable establishment
of new offices beyond the limits above indicated as proper; and they
derive additional support from their correspondence with an estimate
submitted on another basis a little later, that of average percentage of
increase for the past few years, which gives as the cost for the current
year $5,404,907.81. There is no very great difference between these
sums and that reached by the Superintendent in the estimate submitted,
of $5,432,557.24, and all three are well within the appropriation for the
current year, as unquestionably they ought to be, of $5,522,500.
Assume that the total cost for the present year will bo the sum esti
mated by the Superintendent
$3,432,557.24
For the next year this must bo increased by the following items :
Promotions, safely not to exceed
300, 000. 00
Additional carriers, not to exceed
200, 000. 00
Increase in incidental expenditures
15, 000. 00
Increase in substitutes' pay
10,000.00
Extension a service, as liberal sum is
75, 000. 00
A high estimate at
6, 032, 557. 24
From this should bo deducted for saving resulting in changes by car
riers of the upper grades going out and new ones coming in at lower
rates, from $100,000 to probably
150, 000. 00
5, 882, 557. 24
I think the excessive estimate submitted to me was chiefly caused by
overcalculation of the amount necessary to pay promoted carriers; an
estimate which I have carefully reviewed upon the figures of the num
ber of carriers in each of the several grades liable to promotion, sub
sequently submitted to me, and think must be reduced by a percentage
for those who fail of promotion; and also by the repetition in another
form, practically, of the same estimates under name of the additional
amounts required to pay carriers appointed during this fiscal year,
which must be included in the estimate for promotions or additional
carriers ; and the additional sum required to pay carriers appointed at
new offices established during the next year, which must be included in
the estimate for their extension or for additionals. This seems to indi
cate that $5,900,000 will be easily sufficient for the next year.
Another method of calculation gives substantially the same result
satisfactorily. The following shows the expenditures for the fiscal
years named, the increase in amount, and the percentage :
Tear ending June 30

1887

Incrense
Expenditure. Increase. percent
age.
i
3, 385, 852. 53 $481, 74(1. 03
4, 312, 30(1. 70 326,354. 15
4,018,002. 07 300, 385. 37

13.7
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The figures show a decreasing percentage of increasing cost in the

established offices. This clearly ought to be so, because there is little
to increase their cost but the necessity for occasional increase of car
riers. It mifjht well be assumed that the increase for the current and
for the next fiscal year in the old offices should not be greater than the
percentage indicated of increase in the last fiscal year. But for pru
dence, and to cover enlargements and establishments of new offices
fully, assume the average increase of percentage shown by the three
years, which is .005 per cent. Applying this sum to the cost of the last
fiscal year, and it would indicate the expenditure for the current year to
be $5,037,407.80, aside from the cost of new offices established under
the act of January 3, 1887. Add the proper sum for that cost, $347,500,
and the total expenditure for the current fiscal year is indicated to be
$5,404,967.81. As already shown, this corresponds with a reasonable
approximation to the estimate arrived at otherwise.
Applying to this sum the average percentage of the past three years
increase in cost, .005, which seems more than abundant for all the pur
poses of the service, and the result is $5,9 L8,430.37. This is as great
au increase in the cost of the free-delivery service as is justifiable, in
my opinion. There is uo occasion for extravagant advancement in
this branch of the service to the retardation of improvement in others
quite as desirable and more general in benefits. I feel confident that
the sum of $5,900,000 is sufficient for this service, and the estimate is
accordingly so submitted.
Stationery for post-offices.There has been much saving in the expend
iture of this item by the improved methods in the office of the divis
ion of post-office supplies, and I am iuclined to believe that the amount
appropriated lor the current year will be enough for the next, but pru
dence requires the submission of the item as proposed in the division
at $55,000. Wrapping twine was estimated to cost $S0,000 during the
current year, but the selection of au equally efficient and less expensive
material will bring the actual expenditure below that sum, and it is not
probable that for the coming year quite so much will be required. The
same consideration of a prudent provision to meet the demands of the
service, and the fact that nothing more than the necessities of the serv
ice will cause its expenditure, justifies its submission at the same figure
as appropriate'! for the current year, $80,000. I approve the estimates
submitted for wrapping and facing slip paper. But it does not seem to
me that more than $10,000 is necessary for letter balances and scales
and $35,000 for canceling stamps and ink. Nothing in the expenditure
during the past two or three years has indicated that these sums would
be exceeded in the coining year.
After reviewing the estimates and partially arriving at the conclu
sions above indicated, I have had a full conference with the First As
sistant Postmaster General, and upon a review of the items submitted
from the various divisions and transmitted by him, he is in accord with
the conclusions indicated, and entirely assents in judgment to the modi
fications made.
,

3. Office of the Second Assistant Postmaster- General.

Item ofstar-route transportation.In adjusting theestimates for tbelast
year I expressed the opinion that $5,200,000 would be sufficient for the cur
rent fiscal year. The annual rate of expenditure on the 30th of September
is nearly $200,000 less than that, and there is nothing to justify the ex
pectation that the expenditure will be as great as the sum indicated.

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267

It is suggested to increase the appropriation because of new and addi

tional star service advertised for in the second contract section and
upon a general estimate of new service elsewhere. But it is entirely
reasonable to suppose that the star service in the second contract sec
tion will be let for a less rate than the present, since in each of the con
tract sections in which letting has been made during the last three
years such has been the result. Even if this result be not attained,
there is no occasion for increasing the appropriation. The estimate for
new service is excessive. There is nothing to justify the expectation
that so much new service will be required. The Department has, during
the last two years and a half, increased the facilities and amount of star
service and reduced the rate of expenditure.. There is no reason for any
expectation that a different result will be secured hereafter. I deem
this item of appropriation one which should be retained within moderrate limits, and one which should not be exceeded by the Department
in expenditure. Experience strongly proves this course of policy. I
am satisfied that $5,400,000 is amply sufficient for the appropriation ;
indeed, I incline to the opinion that it is $50,000 or more too much.
But in view of the opinion of the office, and after consultation, I submit
it at that figure.
Item of transportation by steam boat routes.The appropriation as
made for the current year should be entirely sufficient for the next.
Steam boat service is diminishing, not increasing, as better methods of
service are discovered. The same general observation will apply to this
appropriation as to that for star routes. The necessity for the new
service, which is to increase the appropriation, ought to be submitted to
Congress, and I do not think it justifiable to ask, nor right to give, ap
propriations for the new service not yet found to be desired, but simply
to put money in the hands of the Department to expend. It is better
that the new service should wait until its claims can be known to the
Department and presented to Congress; subject, of course, to the rea
sonable exercise of a limited discretion. And that is sufficiently pro
vided for by the appropriation made this year at $450,000, the renewal
of which is recommended.
Item for mail-messenger service.The cost of this service has been re
duced during the past two or three years and the extent and quality of
the service increased. The cost of it during the last fiscal year was but
$825,338.17, and the annual rate of expenditure on the 30th of Septem
ber, 1887, was $832,348. I do not believe that more than $850,000 will
be required for the next year. But this service is of such a character
that there is less opportunity or risk of unwise expenditure for it than
of the preceding others; and with a view to abundant and safe provis
ion I leave the item as proposed at $900,000.
Items for mail-bags and mail-bag catchers, and mail locks and keys.
The item for mail-bags and catchers involved an expenditure last year of
but $255,391.83, while the year previous the expenditure was $268, 138.36.
The appropriation for the current year is entirely sufficient at $275,000,
and I see no reason to think that it will not be for the next year at the
same figure. Neither has there been any increase in the cost of the
mail locks and keys such as to demand special increase of appropriation.
There was a considerable proportionable balance unexpended of each
of these items during last year. But in deference to the Second Assist
ant's opinion, after conference, I estimate for mail-bags at an increase
over this year of $10,000, or $285,000, and for mail locks and keys at
$25,000, but suggest the privilege of transferring sums from one appro

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priatiou to another should be afforded, and a deficiency iu either will

probably be thus prevented.
Railroad transportation.This item of expense the Department has
little to do with, except as it orders new service or new weighings. New
service must and ought to be ordered whenever a substantial gain by
railroad carriage is offered, and the estimate of the Second Assistant
for increased service is justified by the amount of railroad building in
progress and by the amounts already ordered during the current year.
The estimate is made upon the same general basis as last year, and I
see up reason particularly to reduce it; but as the estimates for the sec
ond section are based upon a mere percentage the estimate may be sub
mitted at an even sum
000,000.
Item for railway post-office car service.After reviewing with the gen
eral superintendent carefully this item he is of the opinion that $ 2,000,000 will be sufficient, which I think a prudent and proper estimate.
Item for railway postal clerics.The estimate for this item, $3,246,790.21, seems to me to be carefully and prudently made, and I perceive
no reason to decrease it.
I deem it proper to say that I have carefully conferred with the Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster-General iu respect to these items, and after re
viewing them with me he assents to the suggested changes as being
proper and providing sufficient for the service.
4. Third Assistant Post?nastcr- GeneraVs Office.
The estimates of the Third Assistant Postmaster-General's office are
approved as submitted.
5. Foreign mails.
The estimate for foreign mails is approved at $047,000, but $75,000 is
sufficient under the head of balances due to foreign countries, as appears
from the expenditures of the past two or three years.
I am of opinion, and trust I may express it without hesitation, that
theCongresscansafelycommitsome limited discretion to the PostmasterGeneral to transfer specific sums appropriated for one object to the ap
propriation for another object of a similar character, and to be expended
within the same office, without incurring any risk. This should be re
quired to be done by a distinct order entered at large upon the journal
and certified to the Sixth Auditor, by means of which he would reduce
one appropriation and add to another, and for which the PostmasterGeneral would be always accountable.
Thus the several items in the office of the First Assistant PostmasterGeneral for stationery in post-offices, wrapping twine, wrapping paper,
letter balances, scales, etc., post marking ink, etc., are really all for the
supply of post-offices and might very properly be all appropriated for
together. If the appropriation for any one of them be insufficient it
could not be the desire of Congress that the service should suffer by
reason of it, and it never operates so, because at inconvenience and
sometimes additional cost the incurring of a deficiency must be assumed
by the head of the Department and somebody must be found, the con
tractor or some other, who will furnish the necessary goods and wait the
action of Congress. The total appropriation for these items is not at
all likely to be exceeded by necessity, and the inconvenience resulting
from a deficiency in one might easily be obviated if the head of the De
partment were authorized to make an order transferring from the sur
plus of one to cover the lack iu the other.

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la the office of the Second Assistant Postmaster-General the same

observation is to be made in respect to the items for mail-bags and mailbag catchers and mail-locks and keys. These are really but one subject,
and it would greatly relieve possible inconvenience and trouble if the
same privilege of transfer from one to the other were extended to these
items.
In the Third Assistant's office the items for the manufacture of ad
hesive stamps, manufacture of envelopes, etc., for manufacture of postal
cards are for one and the same purpose, the provision of stamped paper
for sale to the public. There is no just reason why they should not be
transferable, so as to avoid deficiencies and the risks that the Depart
ment might not be able to supply to the public the conveniences re
quired, the very means by which .it gains its revenue. A deficiency oc
curred during the last year in both the items for postal cards and stamped
envelopes, the latter being very muchover .$05,000and it would have
been impossible for the Department to have met the very great incon
venience caused by the lack of envelopes, necessarily very considerable
as the sum of the deficiency indicates, had not the contractor been able
and willing, as he considerately was, to wait several mouths for the
action of Congress to obtain the pay which was due him on the delivery
of his goods. He could not have been wholly relieved last year, it is
true, by the plan suggested, but it will often happen that a transfer may
relieve the difficulty in some degree, if not in total. I call attention to
remarks to the same purport by the Third Assistant Postmaster-Gen
eral in the submission of his estimates.

A 1.
Post-Office Department,
Office of Chief Post Office Inspector,
Washington, I). C, October 18, 1887.
Sir : I have the honor to ask for an appropriation of $225,000 for
this service, mail depredations, post-office inspectors, and fees to United
States marshals and attorneys for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1888.
I respectfully submit the following plan for the reorganization and
rearrangement of the salaries and per diem of post-office inspectors.
By those familiar with the duties and capacity required for their
proper performance, it will not be denied that salaries are too low, and
far below the compensation earned by men in private employ, or in
other branches of the Government service, performing similar work.
You are thoroughly informed as to the duties of an inspector and the
capacity of the men now employed. 1 will first state the compensation
now paid and itsdetailed disbursement and then suggest a different dis
bursement, which I think more just and equitable and without increas
ing the amount required and now appropriated. 1 shall make this
estimate on the basis of an annual appropriation of $225,000 for this
service, which, in my opinion, is the lowest possible amount to pay a
sufficient number of men to promptly dispatch the constantly increas
ing work of this office, and when it is considered that up to 1883 all
clerks employed in the offices of division inspectors were paid from a
different appropriation (the sum thus paid is about $18,000 per annum),
but now paid out of the annual appropriation of $200,000 for this

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Service, it will be readily conceded that do additional expenditure for

this service proper is asked, but simply an equitable distribution of tbe
appropriation.
This service is eminently one in which success depends on the zeal,
integrity, aud conscientious performance of duty by the inspector, and
in which no personal supervision can be exercised by the higher officials
of the Department over the work and time of the inspector. His duties
are of an independent nature. He is frequently absent from head
quarters thirty to sixty days at one time. He must exercise, his discre
tion as to manner of doing his work, economy of his time in travel, and
location of his business. Some of the most competent men have quit
the service during tbe past year, on account of inadequacy of compensa
tion, and more ad%'antageous offers of employment. Others are con
stantly seeking avenues of employment to escape the arduous work of
this service, and small compensation.
Men employed in similar capacities in the Interior Department (In
dian service) receive $3,000 per annum, and $3 per day for traveling
expenses ; in the Land Department, $1,600 to $2,000 per annum, and $3
per day for expenses, besides sleeping-car fare. In the Treasury De
partment, $3 to $8 per day and expenses. I do not hesitate to say that
the duties of a post-office inspector are equally as difficult as any of the
above, and of a far more delicate nature, and nearer the interests of the
people. Then why should we be less liberally paid ?
In connection with this matter it may be well to call attention to the
insecure, uncertain tenure by which an inspector holds his office. The
following remarks have no application to your management of this
branch of tbe service. All inspectors have received liberal and fair
treatment and consideration at your hands. In respect to the tenure,
of his office the inspector is at a decided disadvantage, as compared
with other officials of equal grade, and even with the clerks or inferior
officials. This tenure depends solely on the will of the Postmaster-Gen
eral. His appointment is only for twelve months. His commission ex
pires yearly, when his office is vacant unless his commission is renewed
by the Postmaster-General. He is necessarily uneasy as to his tenure,
toward the end of each year, and is liable to think more as to what lie
is going to do another year, than of his duties. In the English aud
Canadian service an inspector is appointed for life, or during good be
havior. His future is assured, and he can devote his thoughts to tbe
interests of the service, aud has a great incentive for the performance
of bis official duties, aud for making himself efficient.
I would suggest that all inspectors be appointed for four years, and
be protected in office as other officials are, only removed during that
time for cause. All subordinate, or per diem inspectors now receive
equal annual compensation, without regard to efficiency, and all di
vision inspectors now receive the same annual compensation, without
regard to efficiency, or the amount of labor performed. I would suggest
a radical change in this respect. Divide them into classes or grades,
based on capacity and energy, and give a deserving man an incentive.
Stimulate the interest as well as ambition of tbe man. Nothing im
proves tbe energy of a man so much as personal gain. Division inspect
ors now receive a uniform salary of $2,500 per annum. Per diem in
spectors, $1,000 per annum, and $4 per day for expenses, when actually
employed. The work of the division officers is not uniform, some of
them performing twice as much labor as others, and the same applies to
subordinate inspectors.

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I suggest that division inspectors be divided into three classes. Whole

number 12. The first class to consist of three division inspectors, at a
salary of $3,000 each per annum ; the second class of six division inspectors,at $2,750 per annum, and the third class of three division inspectors,
at $2,500 each per annum ; all three classes to receive actual expenses
when away from their division headquarters, not to exceed $4 per day.
The three first-grade inspectors should be assigned to duty at New
York, N. Y., Chicago, 111., and Washington, D. O. ; the six second-grade
inspectors at Boston, Mass., Philadelphia, Pa., Saint Louis, Mo., At
lanta, Ga., San Francisco, Cal., and Austin, Tex. ; and the three thirdgrade inspectors in charge of divisions at Denver, Colo., Portland,
Oreg., and Cincinnati, Ohio.
I would suggest that per diem inspectors be divided into three grades,
thus : One-fourth of the whole number to receive a salary of $2,400 per
annum each, and $3 per day for expenses when actually employed ;
one-half of the whole number at $2,000 each per annum, and $3 per
day for expenses ; one-fourth of the whole number at $1,800. each per
annum, and $3 per day for expenses. Promotions to be made from
lower to higher grades. The present force to be divided into their
grades upon the taking effect ot the proposed law. After that time all
new appointments to be made for six months, on probation, at a salary
of $1,500 each per annum, and $3 per day for expenses. Such examina
tion to be held before appointment as may be prescribed by the Post
master-General.
I will now illustrate the workings of this change on a basis of
$225,000 annual appropriation.
(1) Three division inspectors, at $3,000 each per annum
9, 000
Incidental expenses per diem, etc
1,800
(2) Six division inspectors, at 2,750 each per annum
16,500
Incidental expenses, etc
3, 600
(3) Three division inspectors, at $.2,500 each per annum
7,500
Incidental expenses, etc
1,800
(4) Thirteen subordinate inspectors, at $-.2,400 each per annum
31,200
Per diem, at $3 lor 300 days in the year for same
11, 700
(5) Twenty-six subordinate inspectors, at 2,000 each per annum
52, 000
Per diem for same, at S3 for 300 days in the year
23, 400
(6) Thirteen subordinate inspectors, at 1,800 each per annum
23, 400
Per diem for same, at S3 for 300 days per year
11, 700
Incidental expenses, private transportation, telegraphing, and rewards
8,400
Clerks in division inspectors' offices
18,000
Rewards and attorney's fees, or so much thereof as may be needed
5, 000
Total
225,000
The twelve money-order inspectors to be paid on same basisfour at
$2,400; four at $2,000 ; four at $ 1 ,800. Five free-delivery inspectors to
be paid, one at $2,400; two at $2,000 ; two at $1,800, and per diem.
The salary of the chief inspector is now paid from a different appro
priation, and is $3,000 per annum. This readjustment would seem to
require an increase in his salary. This you can fix in accordance with
your views, you being fully conversant with the duties of the office.
Should you see proper to consider this matter, I can furnish other
reasons in favor of this change.
Very respectfully,
Wm. A. West,
Chief Inspector.
Hon. Wm. F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General,

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A 2.

Post-Office Department,
Office f the First Assistant Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. C, October 26, 1887.
Sir : In compliance with your request, I have prepared the following
estimates of the appropriations deemed necessary for the use of this
office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889 :
compensation to postmasters.
The following were the estimates, appropriations, and expenditures
for this item for the past two fiscal years :
Item.

1885-1880.

1886-1887.

Increase. Decrease.
Per cent.

$13,000, 000.00 $12, 000, 000. 00

12, 000. 000. 00 11,71)0,000.00
11. 348, 17a 17 11,929,481.41

Percent.
07.89
04.87

05.12

The appropriation for this purpose for the present fiscal year is
$11,700,000. This amount, it will be observed, is exactly the same as
the sum appropriated for this item for the past year. The expenditures
for tho past year amounted to $11,929,481.41, or 5.12 per cent, more than
the expenditures for the previous year. The expenditures stated were
less than the estimate made by this office by only $70,518.59, but ex
ceeded the appropriation by $229,481.41.
The expenditures, by quarters, for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1886,
and June 30, 1887, were as follows :
Quarter ended September 30, 1885
$2, 721, 500. 40
Quarter ended December 31, 1885
2,829,899.00
Quarter ended March 31, 1886
!>,941,964.64
Quarter ended June 30, 1886
2,855,814. 13
Total for year ended Juno 30, 1886
Quarter ended September 30, 1836
Quarter ended December 31, 1886
Quarter ended March 31, 18-S7
Quarter ended June 30, 1887

11,348, 178. 17
2, 854, 647. 15
2, 966, 767. 09
3. 090, 182. 96
3, 017, 884. 21

Total for year ended June 30, 18S7

11, 929, 481. 41
This statement shows an increase of compensation to postmasters ot
$104,329.23, or 0.93 per cent., for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1886 ;
and $581,303.24, or 5.12 per cent., for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
The aggregate of the salaries of Presidential postmasters, or postmas
ters at offices of the first, second, and third classes for the year ended
June 30, 1886, was $3,650,475; and for the year ended June 30, 1887,
the aggregate of the salaries of Presidential postmasters amounted to
$3,752,575, an increase of $102,100, or 2.8 per cent. Deducting the ag
gregate amounts stated as compensation to Presidential postmasters, we
have the sums of $7,697,703.17 and $8,176,906.41 as the aggregate com
pensation to fourth-class postmasters for the fiscal years ended June 30,
1886, and June 30, 1887, respectively. These amounts, divided by the
average number of fourth-class post-offices for each of the years men
tioned, show that the average compensation of a fourth-class postmaster

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for 1836 was $103.36 and for 1887 $156.99. It also appears tbat the
increase of compensation to fourth-class postmasters for the year ended
June 30, 1887, was $479,203/24.
The aggregate of the salaries of Presidential postmasters in effect
July 1, 1887, amounted to $3,880,300, or an increase of $194,800, as
compared with the aggregate of the salaries of Presidential postmas
ters as fixed from July 1, 1886.
The total revenue of the Department for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1S86, is stated at $43,948,422.95, or an increase of $1,387,579.12, or
3.26 per cent., as compared with the previous year. The total revenue
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887 (the receipts for the second quar
ter of 1887 being estimated at $13,576,382.76), is stated at $50,127,659.82,
being an increase of $6,179,236.87, or 14.06 per cent., as compared with
the year ended June 30,1886.
In view of these facts, and believing that the increase of receipts and
the growth ofthe postal service will be maintained durin g the ensuing fiscal
year at not less than the present ratio, I am of the opinion tbat the sum
of $13,000,000 will be required to compensate postmasters for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1889. I therefore recommend that an appropria
tion of $13,000,000 be requested for the compensation to postmasters for
the year named.
CLERKS IN POST-OFFICES.
The following were the estimates, appropriations, and expenditures
for this purpose for the past two fiscal years :
Items.

1885-'80.

1888-'87.

Increase. Decrease.

5, 300, 000. 00
5, 150, 000. 00
4,979, 811.55

$5, 150, 000. 00

5, 150, 000. 00
6,385,812.74

Per cent. Per cent.

02.83
8.16

The sum appropriated for clerks in post-offices for the present fiscal
year, including clerk-hire on money-order account at first and second
class offices, as required by the act of June 29, 1886, was $5,450,000.
This is an apparent increase of $300,000, as compared with the appro
priation for clerks in post-offices for the previous fiscal year, but it
should be observed that the amount stated includes money-order clerkhire for first and second class offices. If this item had been treated as
heretofore (act of March 3, 1883), it would have required not less than
$450,000 to pay the cost of clerk-hire on money-order account. In other
words, the merging of the postal and money -order clerk-hire at first and
second class offices makes an actual saving of $150,000.
The total expenditures for this item during the past fiscal year is re
ported at $5,385,812.74, or an increase of 8.16 per cent., as compared
with the previous year. The total amount allowed on postal account
was $5,186,494.96. This amount should be reduced, however, by the
total reductions on postal account made during the year, amountiug
to $200,328.46, making the net amount allowed on postal account
$4,986,160.50. To this aggregate should be added the net amount of
the apportionment on money-order account. This sum is $405,406.49,
being the total amount apportioned on money-order account ($412,953.33)
less the aggregate reductions ($7,546.81) on money-order account. This
gives a grand total of $5,391,572.99 as the aggregate amount allowed
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for both postal and money-order clerk-hire ; and this sum exceeded the
appropriation as made by Congress solely on postal account by $241.572.99. This amount, therefore, should be appropriated by Congress at 1
the next session in order that the large number of accounts can be
properly audited and closed.
In addition to the needs of first and second class post-offices, and sta
tions in connection therewith, for clerk-hire both on postal and moneyorder account, under existing law (act of July 12, 1876, 19 Stat., sec. 11,
p. 82, and sec. 461, P. L. and H., edition of 1887), reasonable allowances
for clerical assistance in separating mails should be made to postmas
ters at all third and fourth class post-offices where mail routes intersect
and more mail is required to be separated for other post-offices than tbe
postmaster can reasonably distribute. Such allowances are made for
the necessary cost of clerical service in separating mails for other offices,
and should not bo understood as an increase of tbe compensation of the
postmaster. By close attention to this branch of the service, and the
careful inspections now made, a much smaller fund is sufficient to meet
the cost of separating labor at present, notwithstanding the growth
and increase of the postal service.
The aggregate of all allowances on postal account at present is
$4,996,985 ; and the aggregate of the apportionment on money-order
account is $409,938. This makes a total of $5,406,923.
In order to reach a conservative estimate for clerk hire for the ensu
ing fiscal year, it should be stated that the postal service is increasing
and expanding steadily and rapidly. The increase of revenue for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1886, was $1,387,579.12, or 3.26 per cent, as
compared with the previous year ; and the increase during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1887, was $6,179,230.87, or 14.06 per cent, as com
pared with the fiscal year 18S5-'S6.
The adjustment of the salaries of Presidential postmasters to take
effect July 1, 1887, in compliance with the requirements of the act of
March 3, 1883, placed S2 offices in the first class, 435 offices in the
econd class, and 1,819 in the third class. This assignment shows a
net increase of 7 first, 35 second, and 50 third class post-offices, or a
total increase of 92 offices, from July 1, 1887.
The following statement shows the increase of gross receipts which
accrued at seven of the larger post-offices for the four quarters ended
June 30, 1887. The receipts, it will be remembered, are on the basis
of the reduced, or two-cent, rate of postage, viz:

Office.

New York. N. Y
Chicago, 111
Philadelphia, Pa
Boston, Maad ...
Brooklyn, N. Y . .
Rochester. N. Y .
Kansas City, Mo
Total increase
Average Increase per office

Increase re
ceipts tour
quurters end
ing Jtine 30,
1887.
303, 651
IS.'. 3o:i
1'29, 077
71,862
62,312
99,197
52,357
900,759
128, 679

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I also respectfully submit a statement showing the receipts and in

crease of receipts for the year ended June 30, 1887, at seven of the sec
ond-class post-offices, selected to represent the whole country, viz :
Gross re
ceipts four
quarters end
ing June 30,
1887.

Office.

Increase re
ceipts four
quarters end
ing June 30,
1887.

*16,418
3fi,438
29,547
55,339
20, 074
23, 530
19,437
206,783

n,261
10,584
U, 771
5,635
4,650
10, 143
53,094
7,584

It will be observed that the total increase of receipts at the seven

first-class post-offices iR shown to be $900,759, or an average increase of
$128,079 per office. The per cent, of increase of receipts, as compared
with the receipts for 1886, is 8.65. At the seven second-class offices the
increase of receipts is stated at $53,094, or an average increase of $7,58t
per office. The per cent, of increase of receipts, as compared with the
receipts for 1886, for the same offices, is 34.48.
In view of these facts, I am of opinion tbat an appropriation of
$5,650,000 should be requested for clerks in post-offices for the ensuing
fiscal year. This amount is $200,000, or 3.67 per cent., more than the
sum authorized for clerks in post-offices for the current fiscal year. I
therefore recommend that an appropriation of $5,650,000 for clerks in
post-offices be requested for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
KENT, LIGHT, AND FUEL.
The estimates, appropriations, and expenditures for this purpose, for
the past two fiscal years, were as follows :
Items.

1 pen

1885-'80.

1888-'87.

$500, 000. 00 $510, 000. 00

1 490, 000. 00 ?
) *5,000.00} 495, 000. 00
470,728.57 471, 333. 23

Increase. Decrease.
Per cent Per cent.
02.00
0.13

* Sundry oivil act approved March 3, 1885.

The appropriation for this purpose for the present fiscal year is
$495,000. To this amount should be added the sum of $5,000, appro
priated (act of March 3, 1887) for rent of the Washington, D. (J., postoffice (main) for that period. The total appropriation, therefore, is
$500,000, or $10,000 less than the estimate submitted.
The amount expended during the past year for these items, for which
proper vouchers have been submitted to the Auditor to date, is stated
at $471,333.23. The aggregate amount authorized for rent, fuel, and
light for post-offices was $497,520.07. From this sum the aggregate of
reductions of allowances made during the year, in the sum of $18,820.82,

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should be deducted, making the net amount allowed during the past
year $478,099.25. The difference between this amount and the sum
reported by the Auditor will be approved when proper vouchers are
submitted.
Allowances for rent, fuel, and light under existing law are made for
offices of the first and second classes. By the adjustment made in
accordance with the requirements of the act of March 3, 1883, to take
effect July 1, 1887, 82 offices were assigned to the first class and 435 to
the second class, making a total of 517 offices. This is an increase of 42
offices as compared with the previous year. In addition to the regular
first and secoud class post-offices, a large number of stations or branch
offices have been established in connection with some of the larger
post-offices, and allowances for rent, fuel, and light have been authorized
for a number of the said stations.
The increase of revenue for the past two fiscal years should be con
sidered in making an estimate for this item. The increase of revenue
for the year euded June 30, 18S0, was $1,387,579.12, or 3.20 per cent.,
as compared with the previous fiscal year; and the increase for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, was $0,179,230.17, or 14.00 per cent.,
as compared with the year euded June 80, 1880. The aggregate for
all allowances for rent, in round numbers, is $402,000; and for fuel and
light, $94,000; a total of $49i>,()00. This is only $4,000 less than the
appropriation for this item for the current fiscal year.
Taking these facts into consideration in connection with the present
rapid growth and increase of the postal service, I am of opinion that
the sum of $515,000 will be required for rent, fuel, and light for first
and second class post-offices, including $G.300 for the Washington,
D. 0., post-office, and the East Capitol and F street (NVV.) stations or
branches thereof. This amount is an increase of $15,000, or 3 per ceut.
more than the appropriation for the present fiscal year. I therefore
recommend that an appropriation of $515,000 be made fortius purpose
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
MISCELLANEOUS AND INCIDENTAL ITEMS.
The estimates, appropriations, and expenditures for this purpose, for
the past two fiscal years, were as follows :
Items.

1883-'88.

1886-'87.

Increase. Decrease.
Per cent.

$80, 000. 00 $80, 000. 00

80. 000. 00 70, 000. 00
63,707.46 57, 779. 58

Per cent.
12.50

7.40

The appropriation for miscellaneous and incidental items for the cur
rent fiscal year is $70,000, or the same amount as that appropriated for
this purpose for the past year. The aggregate of the allowances made
by this office for miscellaneous and incidental items for the past year is
$61,082.77. The Auditor reports the amount for which proper vouchers
have been furnished and approved as $57,779.58. The total amount
authorized by this office will be audited when proper vouchers are sub
mitted.
Items chargeable to this appropriation include all articles required for
the postal service for first and second class post-offices which are not
piovided for by other appropriations.

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The number of first-class post-offices July 1, 1887, was 82, a gain of

7; and the number of second-class post-offices 435, a gain of 35, mak
ing the total of first and second class offices 517.
The increase in the number of post-offices to be supplied and also the
increase and growth of the postal service should be taken into consid
eration in making an appropriation for miscellaneous and incidental
items. The increase of revenue during the past year, as compared with
the year ended June 30, 188G, was $6,179,237, or 14.06 per cent. I am
of opinion, therefore, that if an appropriation for miscellaneous and in
cidental items is made without including furniture for post-offices, the
sum of $75,000 will be required for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
I renew the recommendation as made last year that one apppropriation be authorized for miscellaneous and incidental items, to include
furniture for post-offices. If but one appropriation is made, I am of
opinion that $100,000 would be sufficient for these items for the ensuing
fiscal year. This amount is recommended in the interest of good service
and economy.
In addition to the saving of $10,000, which can be effected by making
one appropriation for these items, I beg to suggest that considerable
labor and valuable time will be saved on account of simplifying accounts,
and reducing the clerical work incident to these items. I beg to rec
ommend, therefore, that, in lieu of separate appropriations, as hereto
fore authorized, a single appropriation of $100,000 be requested for
miscellaneous and incidental items, including furniture for post-offices,
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
OFFICE FURNITURE.
The estimates, appropriations, and expenditures for this purpose for
the past two fiscal years were as follows :
Items.

1885-'86.

1886-'87.

Increase. Decrease.
Per cent.

Estinj
Appr.
KTIMH

$40,000.00 835,000.00
30,000.00 25,000.00
14, 857. 70 20,470.88

Percent.
12.50
16.67

37.78

The appropriation for furniture for post-offices for the present fiscal
year is $25,000. This amount is the same as the sum appropriated for
this item for the past year, and is $10,000 less than the estimate for this
purpose as made by this office. The amount allowed for furniture for
post-offices during the past year was $24,530.32. This sum almost ab
sorbed the appropriation. In fact, many applications for furniture for
post-offices were declined on account of the limited appropriation. Un
der existing law allowances for furniture are made only for first and
second class offices. The number of first class offices is now 82, a gain
of 7 ; and the number of second-class post-offices is 435, a gain of 35 ;
making a total of 517 offices.
Articles of furniture needed to facilitate postal business in the first
and second class offices, chargeable to this appropriation, include safes,
stoves and fixtures, mailingtables, distributing cases, paper cases, desks,
chairs, pouch racks, etc.
In making an estimate for furniture for post offices it should be borne
in mind that the postal service is increasing and expanding very rap
idly at the present time, and that this increase and growth is likely to

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continue. The increase of revenue during the past year was $6,179,237,
or 14.06 per cent., as compared with the year ended June 30, 1886.
In view of this fact, I am of opinion that the sum of $35,000 will be
required for this purpose for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889. I
am, however, strongly of the opinion that, as stated in the text rela
tive to the estimate for miscellaneous and incidental items, it will be in
the interest of good service and economy to make one appropriation of
$100,000 for furniture and miscellaneous and incidental items for post
offices for the ensuing fiscal year, and I so recommend.
ADVERTISING.
Allowances for advertising for offices of the first and second classes,
in compliance with Department order dated March 7, 1882, are made out
of the appropriation for advertising for the office of the PostmasterGeneral.
The appropriation for advertising for the current fiscal year is 820,000,
being the same amount as appropriated for this purpose for the past
two fiscal years.
The amount allowed for advertising at the larger post-offices for the
past year was $10,426.12.
I am of opinion that $12,000 should be set apart for advertising under
the order of March 7, 1882, for the year ending June 30, 1889.
THE FREE-DELIVERY SERVICE.
The estimates, appropriations, and expenditures for this service for
the past two fiscal years were as follows :
I

1885-'86.
1,535,000.00
4. 485, OHO. 00
4, 312, 306. 70

1886-'87.

$4, 928, 531. 25 393, 531. 25

4, 928, 531. 25 443. 531. 25
4,818,692.07 306,385.37

The appropriation for current fiscal year is

Estimate tor the flseal year commencing July 1, 1888, and ending Juno 30, 1889
Rate of expenditure on the 1st day of July, 1887 :
2,143 carriers, at 11.000 each per annum
1.128 carriers, at $850 each per annum
663 carriers, at $800 each per annum
1.407 carriers, at $000 each per annum
5,341
Rate increased by additional appointments to October 24. 1887, Inclusive
Cost of additional carriers to J une 30, 1888
Promotions to June 30, 1888, .act of August 2, 1882 :
Promoted from July 1 to October 1, 1887
To be promoted at first-class oflices, 1,096
To be promoted at second-class oflices, 364
Pay of substitutes for carriers on vacation
Substitutes for holidays, elections, etc
Incidental expenses (1886-87, 1173,589.30)
Pay of post-otiice inspectors
Cost of new offices already established this year
Cost of new offices to be established this year
Credit by changes in grade (estimated at)
Estimated cost of service for present fiscal year
Estimate for presont fiscal year
Credit by incidental expenses of new offices

Increase.

$5, 522, 500. 00

6, 180, 166 65
*2, T43, 000. 00
958,800.00
530, 400. 00
844, 200. 00
4,476,400.00
60, 058. 64
73, 500. 00
70, 161. 74
92, 979. 55
36, 234. 47
199, 375. 76
139, 059. 27
2, 500. 00
195, 000. 00
...
15,000.00
347, 491. 24
35, 000. 00
5, 543,
384. 9100
90, 000.
5, 453, 384. 91
5, 453, 384. 91
20, 827. 07
5, 432, 557. 24

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Increase for next year :
Promotion of 1 ,735 carriers on books October 1 , 1887 (1888-89)
Promotion of carriers on account of change of grade
Promotion of carriers appointed since October 1, 1887
Promotion of carriers to be appointed this fiscal year
Promotion of carriers at new offices to be established this year
Additional carriers (equal to 300 for full year), old offices
Additional carriers at new offices (equal to 25 for full year)
_
Additional amount required to pay carriers appointed since July 1, 1887, for entire fiscal
year 18<-8-'89 ...
Additional amount required to pay carriers to be appointed this nsoal year for entire
yoar 1888- 89
Additional amount required to pay carriers appointed at new offices for entire year
1KS8-89
.V!
:.
Increase in incidental expenses
Additional pay of substitutes for carriers on vacation
Extension of s rvice
Credit by changes of grade, estimated at
Total amount of estimate for fiscal year ending, Jnne 30, 1889
Amount of increase as compared with the appropriation for the current fiscal year of . .

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277, 489. 58
30, 000. 00
5, 665. 00
27, 377. 28
17, 500. 00
358, 012. 76
If", 000. 00
15, 000. 00
14,941.36
102, 900. 00
26.430.29
30. 000. 00
10, 325. 00
75, 000. 00
6, 245, 166. 65
65, 000. 00
6, 180, 166. 65
657, 666. 65

POST-OFFICE SUPPLIES.
Wrapping and facing slip paper
Wrapping twine
Letter balances and scales
Postmarking, rating, and canceling stamps, ink and pads
Stationery, first and second class post-offices
Stationery and free penalty envelopes, Post-Office Department
Printing, binding, etc

$40, 000
80,000
15, 000
40,000
55, 000
12, 600
207, 0Q0

Total
449, 600
The reasons for the increased amount asked for for the Division of
Supplies will be found under that head in my report.
The preceding estimates have been prepared with due regard for the
interests and increasing service of this Bureau, and it is hoped that the
amounts asked for each item and the explanations following will be
considered satisfactory.
Very respectfully,
A. E. Stevenson,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General, Washington, T>. C.

A 3.
Post-Office Department,
Office of Second Assistant Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. C, October 21, 1887.
Sir : I have the honor to transmit the following estimates of amounts
to be appropriated for this office for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1889 :
INLAND TRANSPORTATION BY STAR ROUTES.
The appropriation for the current year is $5,400,000 ; the annual rate
of expenditure on June 30, 1887, was $5,099,533.43; on September 30,
1887, $5,020,498.71 ; the sum estimated as necessary for the current
fiscal year is $5,300,000.

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The general advertisement of September 15, 1887, invites proposals

for performing all the star and steam-boat service from July 1, 18s8, to
June 30, 1892, in the second section, embracing the States of North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,
Tennessee, and Kentucky.
The star service iu the States above mentioned on June 30, 1887, ag
gregated 17,052,200 miles' travel and cost $873,857.60 per ami n in. The
cost per mile traveled was 5.12 cents.
The star service advertised to be let from July 1, 1888, in the above
section aggregates 19,477,488 miles of travel per annum, being 2,425,222 miles more than was in operation in the same States on June 30,
1887.
Estimated cost under the general advertisement of the 15th of September,
1887, on the basis of rate for 1887, is for 19,477,488 miles at 5.12 cents
$997,247
An advertisement will be issued about February 1, 1888, inviting proposals
for the performance of miscellaneous service in all the States and Terri
tories from July 1, 1888 ; the estimated cost of such service, which will
include all routes under temporary contracts, which will expire June 30,
1888, that are not provided for in general advertisement
200, 000
Cost of service July 1, 1887, in the first, third, and fourth contract sections,
which embrace all the States not included in the general advertisement
of September 15, 1887, and all the Territories
4, 161, 623
Estimated annual rate of cost of all star service July 1, 1888
Allow lor new service thereafter
.

5,358,870
123, 130

Estimate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1888, being 32,000, or 1.52
per cent more than appropriation for current year
5, 482, 000
INLAND TRANSPORTATION BY STEAM-BOAT ROUTES.
Appropriation for the current year
$450, 000
Annual rate of expenditure on September 30, 1*87
434, 130
Sum estimated as necessary for the current year
450, 000
The cost of steam-boat service in the second contract section during
the year ended June 30, 1887, was 14.00 cents per mile traveled.
The general advertisement of September 15, 1887, embraces steam
boat routes iu the second contract section, aggregating 921,004 miles'
travel per annum.
The annual cost of such service on the basis of 1887
$129,577
The annual rate of cost of steamboat service July 1, 1887, iu the first, third,
and fourth contract sections was
305,500
Add for new and increased service during the residue of current year
14,923
Estimated annual rate of cost July 1, 1888
Allow for new service thereafter

450,000
25,000

Estimate for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1888 (being $25,000 or 5.55 per
cent, moro than appropriation for current year)
475, 000
MAIL-MESSENGER SERVICE.
The appropriation for the current year is
$900, 000
The annual rate of expenditure on September 30, 1887
832,348
The sum deemed necessary for the current year is
850, 000
I recommend that for the next fiscal year the appropriation for this
item be $900,000, the same amount as the appropriation for the current
year.
MAIL-BAGS, MAIL-BAG CATCHERS, AND MAIL LOCKS AND KEYS.
The appropriation for mail-bags and mail-bag catchers for the cur
rent fiscal year is $275,000.

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The appropriation for mail locks and keys for the current fiscal year
is $23,000.
After careful consideration I recommend an appropriation for mailbags and mail-bag catchers for the next fiscal year of $295,000 (being
$20,000 in excess of appropriation for the current year), and an appro
priation for mail locks and keys of $30,000, being $7,000 in excess of
appropriation for Current year.
The reasons for asking these amounts are stated in detail in my an
nual report
ESTIMATE OP APPROPRIATION REQUIRED FOR FISCAL TEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 1883, FOR INLAND TRANSPORTATION ON RAILROAD
ROUTES.
In making this estimate the method adopted last year will be fol
lowed :
(I) Annual rate of cost of transportation on all rontes ou 'which ratea were
fixed on June 30, 1887, as shown by Post-Office Department books,
was
816, 174,691
Add for 4,195 miles unadjusted service on said date, estimated at an
annual rate of cost of $60 per mile
251,700
Add for salaries and expenses superintendents of Railway Mail Serv
ice, weighing of mails, miscellaneous items chargeable to railroad
transportation, not included in above (estimated)
125, 000
Total annual rate of expenditure June 30, 1887
16,551,391
This sum, $16,551,391, represents as nearly as possible the annual rate
of expenditure on June 30, 1887, for railroad transportation. The proper
basis, however, for an estimate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889,
is the estimated cost of the service on June 30, 18S8, and this can be
obtained by adding to the annual rate of cost on June 30, 1887, the
probable increase in the cost of the service during the present fiscal
year. This will give the estimated cost on June 30, 18S8.
As a result of the regular quadrennial readjustment of railroad rontes
in the third section, embracing the States of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minne
sota, Iowa, and Missouri, which took effect from July 1, 1887, there is
an increase in the annual rate of cost of $601,217, or 16.03 per cent., in
that section. Tins is an ascertained item of increase and exceeds the
amount as estimated last year for service in that section by $97,247.
The estimated increase in the new service for the present fiscal year was
placed in the estimates for last year at 6,000 miles, and from present in
dications it would seem that the estimate was not too large. Putting
the cost of this new service at $60 per mile gives an increase of $360,000
on this account.
It follows, therefore, that the probable annual rate of cost in railway
transportation on June 30, 1888, will be as follows :
(2) Annual rate of cost June 30, 1887, as above
$16, 551. 391
Add for increase in third section, as above
601, 247
Add for new service 6,000 miles at $60 per mile, as above
360, 000
Estimated annual rate of cost June 30, 1888

17, 512, 638

The regular quadrennial readjustment for the next fiscal year will
embrace the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Flor
ida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and
Michigan. The present total annual rate of cost of railway mail trans
portation in the last-mentioned States amounts to $4,709,465.45. Esti
mating the increase in this section at 14 per cent., which is believed to

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be moderate, as the increase in the section just weighed was 1G.03 per
cent., gives a total increase of $059,325. The increase in new service
for the whole country for the next fiscal year is estimated at 6,00J miles,
the same as the estimate for the current year. It is, of course, difficult
to give a definite estimate at this time of the amount of new service
which will be ordered in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 18SS, nearly
nine months after making that estimate. We can only be guided by the
experience of the past', and, in the light of that experience, and what
seem to be the prospects for railroad construction and the business out
look for the future. There were 7,016 miles of new service ordered in
the past fiscal year, and present indications seem to warrant an estimate
of at least 6,000 miles in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889. As serv
ice on the entire new mileage will not date from the beginning of the
fiscal year, the cost therefor is estimated at $60 per mile for one halfyear, or a total increase for the year of $180,000. Adopting the same
plan for estimating the cost of this service as last year, the estimate
submitted for the next fiscal year (1888-'89) is, therefore, as follows:
(3) Estimated annual rate of cost June 30, 1888, as above shown
17, 512, 638
Add for new service 6,000 miles, at b0 per mile (per annum), onenaif year
180,000
Add for increase in second section, as above
659,325
Estimated expenditure for fiscal year ending June 30, 1889
Less amount earned by and withheld from Pacific roads

18, 351,963
1, 292, 346

Estimated appropria tion required for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1889.
,
17,059,617
ESTIMATES FOB RAILWAY POST-OFFICE OAR SERVICE, RAILWAY
POST-OFFICE CLERKS, AND FOR NECESSARY AND SPECIAL FACIL
ITIES.
The appropriation for Railway Post-Office Car Service for the year end
ing June 30, 1838, was
$1,934,560.00
Tho estimate for the next fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, excluding
amounts to be credited to subsidized Pacific railroads, is
2, 031, 288. 00
Being an increase on the appropriation for the current fiscal year of $96,728.
For railway post-office clerks the appropriation for the current fiscal
year ending June 30, 1888, was
$4,990,240.62
The estimated appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, is 5, 246, 790. 21
Being an increaso on the apprppriation for the current fiscal year of $256,549.59.
The increase in these two items of the service has been made neces
sary by the extension of the railroad transportation, hereinbefore ad
verted to, by the great increase in the weight of the mails, and also in
consequence of the demand for increased postal car service, especially
in the western section of the country.
The particular reasons for this estimate are given in the report of the
honorable Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service, to which I have
the honor to refer.
For necessary and special facilities on trunk lines the appropriation last
year was
295,987.53
The estimate for the next fiscal year ending June 30, 18-j9, is the samo
amount, to wit
295,987.53
The maintenance of these facilities is recommended by the General
Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service, and 1 indorse his recom
mendations, as they furnish very valuable facilities, which, by their use
for many years past, are regarded as indispensable in their character.

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RECAPITULATION.
Estimates for office of Second Assistant Postmaster-General for fiscal year 18S8-'89.
For Inland transportation by star routes
For inland transportation by steam-boat routes
For transportation by mail-messeugcr routes
For mail bags and mail-bag catchers
For mail looks and mail keys
For inland transportation by railroad routes
For railway post-office car service
For railway postal clerks
For necessary and special facilities on trunk lines
For miscellaneous
Very respectfully,

5, 482, 000. 00
475, 000. 00
900,000.00
295, 000. 00
30,000.00
17,058,617.00
2, 031, 2b8. 00
5,246,790.21
295,987.53
1,000.00

A. Leo Knott,
Second Assistant Postmaster-General.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Post master-General.

A 4.
Post-Office Department,
Office of Third Assistant Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. C, October 15, 18S7.
Sir: I have the honor to submit the following estimates of appro
priations for the service of this office for the fiscal year ending June 30,
18S9 :
1. For manufacture of adhesive postage and special-delivery stamps
?144, 148
2. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamps, and expenses of
agency
8, 000
3. For manufacture of stamped envelopes, newspaper- wrappers, and let
ter-sheets
750, 687
4. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamped envelopes, news
paper-wrappers, and letter-sheets, and expenses of agency
16,000
5. For manufacture of postal cards
212,455
6. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute postal cards, and expenses
of agency
7,800
7. For registered- package, tag, official, and dead-letter envelopes
102,866
ti. For ship, steamboat, and way letters
2,500
9. For engraving, printing, and binding drafts and warrants
2,500
10. For miscellaneous items
-
1,000
Total
1,253,9511
The following statements will explain the above estimates :
adhesive postage-stamps.
The contract prices of adhesive postage and special-delivery stamps
are the same now as they were for the last fiscal year, and they will be
the same during two years to come, the contract not expiring until
Tune 30, 1880. At these prices the actual expenditure for stamps dur
ing the last year amounted to $116,700, being the entire appropriation,
in addition to which issues were made to the amount in cost of manu
facture of 86,884.45, for which a deficiency appropriation is yet to be
made ; so that the total cost of the issues of the year was $123,584.45,
or 7 per cent, in excess of the expenditure of the previous year. From
the issues of stamps since the close of the year to the date of this esti

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mate, it is apparent that the above ratio of increase will bo kept up if

not exceeded during the present year, and I am inclined to think that
the same will be the case for the next year. At any rate, I should
hardly feel ^afe in basing an estimate for appropriation upon a smaller
annual increase than 8 per cent. Upon this basis the following result
is produced :
Cost of stamps issned in the fiscal year ended June 30, 1687
$123,584.45
Add 8 per cent, for increase
9, 880. 75
Gives estimated amount of expenditure for fiscal year ending Juno 30,
1888
'.
133,471.20
Add 8 per cent, for increase, as before
10,677. 69
Gives estimated cost for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, at present
contract prices
144,148.89
The current appropriation is $135,000.
STAMPED ENVELOPES, NEWSPAPER-WRAPPERS, AND LETTER-SHEETS.
The total cost of the manufacture of stamped envelopes, newspaperwrappers, and letter-sheets issued during the past liscal year was
$048,737.78, or $0.3,237.78 in excess of the appropriation, which excess
Congress is expected to make provision for by a deficiency appropria
tion. The envelopes and wrappers were paid for during the first quar
ter of the year at old contract prices; during the last three quarters
they were purchased under the present contract, the rates of which are
considerably lower. These latter rates will continue unchanged until
September 30, 1890. The contract under which letter-sheets were ob
tained is for no fixed term, it being discretionary with the Department
to annul the same whenever, iu the judgment of the Postmaster-Gen
eral, the interests of the public service require it.
Upon the assumption that the ratio of increase in the number of en
velopes to be issued during the present and the next fiscal years will
be about the same as the ratio of the past yearwhich is nearly 8 per
cent, for all kinds of envelopesI have thought it fair to take that as
the ratio of annual increase in expenditure. Upon the basis of the
last year's cost, the result will be as follows :
Cost of stamped envelopes, newspaper- wrappers, and lettor-sheot envel
opes issued during the fiscal year ended Jiuie30, 1887
048,737.78
Add 8 per cent, for increase
51, 899. 02
Gives estimated cost for fiscal' year ending June 30, 1888
Add 8 per cent, for increase, as before
Gives estimated cost for fiscal year ending June 30, 1SS9
The present appropriation is $7S0,000.

700,636.80
50,050.94
, ,

750, 087. 74

POSTAL CARDS.
The amount paid for the manufacture of postal cards during the last
fiscal year was $182,146.27, an increase of nearly 8 per cent, over the
amouut paid during the previous year. (This amount includes pay
ment for 2-3,000,001) cards issued to the distributing agency established
during the year at Chicago, III.) As the contract prices for the present
and the next fiscal years are and will be the same as those for the past
two years, and as no higher ratio of increase in the number of cards to
be issued than the above ratio iu expenditure is soon expected. I have

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fixed upon tbat as proper for the calculation of the estimate. The re
sult is shown in the following statement:
The expenditure for the fiscal year ended June 30, 18S7, was
$182, 14G. 27
Add 8 per cent, for increase
14, 571. 70
Gives estimated expenditure for year ending June 30, 1888
Add 8 per cent, for increase, as before

196, 717. 97
15, 737. 43

Gives estimated expenditure for year ending June 30, 1889

The current appropriation is $200,000.

212, 455. 40

REGISTERED-PACKAGE, TAG, OFFICIAL, AND DEAD-LETTER ENVEL

OPES.
The cost of the registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter en
velopes issued during the past fiscal year was $85,013.49, or an increase
of 1 7 per cent, over the expenditure of the previous year. This amount
is $17,813.49 in excess of the appropriation, for which excess a defi
ciency appropriation will be required. The ratio of increase in expend
iture will be hardly as great during the present or comiug year as in
the past; but as the contract upon which the envelopes are furnished
is an annual one, more or less of uncertainty due to fluctuations in the
prices of materials entering into the manufacture of paper always at
taches to the preparation of an estimate for this item of appropriation.
I think that 10 per cent, is a reasonable ratio, and I have predicated
the estimate upon that, as follows :
Cost of envelopes for fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
$85, 013. 49
Add 10 per cent, for increase
8,501. 34
Gives estimated amount for year ending June 30, 1888
Add 10 per cent, for increase, as before
.

93, 514. 83
9, 351. 48

Gives estimated amount for year ending June 30, 1889

The current appropriation is $87,500.

102, 866. 31

POSTAGE-STAMP, STAMPED-ENVELOPE, AND POSTAL-CARD AGENCIES.

The amount required for the expenses of the postage-stamp agency
during the coming year will be, in even figures, $8,000. This is $100
less than the usual appropriation, which is never fully expended.
The amount required for the expenses of the stamped-cnvelope agency
is estimated at $10,000.
The amount required for the postal-card agency will be somewhat less
than the current appropriation owing to the fact that some decrease in
the labor of distributiou at this agency will result from the transfer of the
work to the subagency at Chicago, and to two other agencies which are
contemplated. Making due allowance for this decrease of work, the
amount required will probably be $7,800.
The current appropriations for the several agencies are as follows :
Postage-stamp agency, $8,100 ; stamped-en velope agency, $10,000 ; pos
tal-card agency, $10,300.
SHIP, STEAM-BOAT, AND WAY LETTERS.
Under the law owners or masters of vessels, not regularly engaged in
the transportation of the mails, are entitled to compensation ou arrival
in port, for letters brought and deliveretl by them to post-offices, for

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transmission to destination, ta every case the amount thus paid the

owner or master of a vessel is collected by the postmaster at the office
of delivery, in addition to the regular postage, which amount is there
fore made good to the Government.
The expenditure for the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 183(5, was $2,030.83,
and for the three quarters ended March 31, 1887, it was $1,146.30. The
appropriation for the current year is $2,500 ; that for the next year
should be the same.
ENGRAVING, PRINTING, AND BINDING DRAFTS AND WARRANTS.
This appropriation is for the purchase of drafts and warrants used
for payment to creditors, transfers of funds to and from postmasters,
and collections of balances due the Department. The drafts and war
rants are prepared and furnished by the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing of the Treasury Department. The amount expended during
the last fiscal year was $1,939.50. The appropriation for the current
fiscal year is $2,500. The estimated amount required for the next year
is the same.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The estimated amount required for miscellaneous expenditures for
the office is $1,000, this being the amount appropriated for the current
fiscal year. The amount expended during the last fiscal year was
$114.73. It is expected that during the next year, by reason of the es
tablishment of several sub-agencies for the distribution of stamped
paper, a much greater expenditure will be made, so that no reduction
from the usual amount of the appropriation is considered prudent. *
COMPARISON OF ESTIMATES WITH PRESENT APPROPRIATION.
The excess of the above estimates over the present appropriations is
shown in the following table :

Object.

Appropriations Estimates
yearenduig 1 Tear ending
Juno 30, 1(W8. Juno 30, 1889

Increase, estimates
ovej appropriations.
Amount Per cent

Adhesive postage and special-delivery stamps

Postage-stamp agency
Stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers,
and. letter sheets
Stamped-envelope agency
Postal canla
Postal card agency
Registered package, tag, official, and deadletter envelopes
Ship, steam-boat and way letters
Engraving, printing, and binding drafts and
warrants
Miscellaneous
Total.

$135, 000
8,100
780, 000
18,000
200, 000
10,300
87, 500
2, 500
2, 500
1,000
1,242,900
Decrease.

144, 148
8, 000
750, 687
10, 000
212, 455
7,800
102, 866
2,500
2,500
1,000
1, 253, 056

$9, 148
MOO
23, 313
12,455
2,500
15, 360

11,056

ESTIMATES FOR 1889.

287

The increase of the estimates for the next fiscal year over the expend
itures for the last fiscal year is shown in the following tabular state
ment :

Object.

Adhesive postage and special-delivery stamps

Postage-stamp agency
-<
Stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers,
and letter sheets
fitaroped-envelope agency
Postal cards
Postal-card agency
Registered package, tag, official, and deadletter envelopea
Ship, steam-boat, and way letters
Engraving, printing, and binding drafts and
warrants
Miscellaneous
Total

Increase, estimates over

Expenditures Estimates of
expenditures.
I year ending appropriations
year ending
| June 30, 1887. June
30, 1889. Amount. Per cent.
*|123, 584. 45
7, 522. 40
*648. 737. 78
15,945.07
18J, 146.27
9, 970. 80
*8">, 013. 49
1, 505. 58
1, 959. 50
114.75
1, 070, 500. 09 |

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8, 000. 00
75, 687. 00
16, 000. 00
212, 455. 00
7,800 00
102, 806. no
2, 500. 00
2, 500. 00
1, 000. 00
1, 253, 950. 00

Including amount to be provided for by deficiency appropriation.

*20, 563. 55
477.60
107,9)9.22
51.93
30, 308. 73
12,170.80
17, 852. 51
994. 42
540. 50
885. 25

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20.9 +
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27.5+
771.4 +
10.4+

.t Decrease.

In submitting the foregoing estimates, I have the honor to suggest

that as the several articles of stamped paper for which provision is
therein made are all absolutely essential to the legal operations of the
postal service, and as their supply is dependent upon the demands of
the public for them as made known through the requisitious of post
mastersrendering it, to say the least, altogether inexpedient to cut off
the supply in any case where an appropriation is found toward the end
of the year to be inadequateit would be desirable to have the Depart
ment vested with authority to use, whenever necessary, whatever balance
might bo left from one appropriation for the purpose of supplying defi
ciencies in the others. This would, no doubt, sometimes obviate the ne
cessity of asking for deficiency appropriations, and relieve the Depart
ment from the responsibility of allowing obligations to be created in
excess of what the law strictly authorizes. I accordingly respectfully
recommend that Congress be requested to incorporate into the next act
making appropriations for the postal service some such provision as the
following :
Provided, That, in fnture, whenever it may become necessary, the PostmasterGeneral shall be authorized to uso any balance left over from auy one of the several
items of appropriation for the manufacture of stamps, stamped envelopes, or postal
cards, iu order to supply, as far as practicable, deficiencies that may exist in the
other items.
Tours, very respectfully,
H. K. Harris,
Third Assistant Postmaster-General.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.

288

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

A 5.

Post-Office Department,
Office of Foreign Mails,
Washington, D. 0., November 14, 1887.
Sir : The amount estimated as necessary to be appropriated for the
foreign mail service for the fiscal year ending June30, 1889, is $647,000.
This sum is composed of the following items, viz : For the transpor
tation of mails of United States origin, including open-mail matter of
foreign origin, $512,030.0S ; closed mails of foreign origin, $25,000 ; rail
way transit across the Isthmus of Panama, $0,000 ; maintenance of the
United States postal agencies at Panama and Shanghai, $2,710.88;
contingencies, $059.04; for balances due foreign countries for interme
diary transit, the United States portion of the expenses of the Inter
national Bureau of the Universal Postal Union, and the subscription
of this Department to the monthly journal " 1' Union Postale" of that
Bureau, $100,000.
There is no reason to suppose that there will be any material increase
during the next fiscal year in the balances due foreign countries, the
expense of the postal agencies at Panama and Shanghai, the cost of
transporting mails of foreign origin, or in the Isthmus transit of the
mails ; and I have, therefore, estimated these items at the same amount
at which they were estimated in my last report.
But I find that the cost of the sea conveyance of United States mails
in 1880 and 1887 exceeded that for 1885 and 1880, as follows, viz :
The weight of the mails conveyed to ports to which American vessels
do not ply waB :
Letters. Prints.
Fiscal year ended Jane 30, 1886
Fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1885
Increase
Fiscal year ended Jnne 30, 1887
Fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1886
Increase

. Percentage of Increase lR85-'86

Percentage of Increase 1886-'87
Average percentage of increase

Pound*.
*>. 360
448, 058
15, 302
513, 633
464, 360
49, 173
Per cent
3.40
10.59
13.99
6.99

Pounds.
1,930,817
1, 790, 908
139,909
2, 045, 772
1, 930, 817
114,955
Per cent.
7.81
5.95
13.76
6.88

At this rate of increase6.99 per cent, for letters and 6.88 for printed
matterthe weights for the fiscal year ending June 39, 1889, will give :
LETTERS.
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Add 6.99 per cent, increase

Pounds.
513, 533
35,89(5

Weights in 1888
Add 6.99 per cent, increase

549, 429
33,405

Weights in 1889

587, 834

ESTIMATES FOE 1889.

289

PRINTS.
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Add 6.83 per cent, increase

2, 045, 772
140, 749

Weights in 1888
Add 6.83 per cent increase

2,186,521
150, 433

Weights in 1889
2, 336, 954
The cost of conveying the above amount of mail at 5 francs per kil
ogram of letters and postal cards (44 cents per pound), and 50 centimes
per kilogram of printed matter (4J cents per pound), will make the total
cost of this service :
For letters and post cards
$258, 646. 20
For printed matter
105, 163. 08
Total

363,809.28

The weight of the mails conveyed to ports to which American vessels

"ply was:
Letters. Prints.
Pounds, Pound:
so, m 489,618
40. 281 408, 514
10,018
81, 104
50, 299 589, 059
48, 053 489, 018
2,246 100, 341
Per cent. Per cent.
24.87
19.85
4.67
20.48
20.20
40.33
20.16
10.10

ended June 30, 1886.

Fiscal year ended June 30, 1885..
Increase
Fiscal year ended Jane 30, 1886 .
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1887 . . .
Decrease .
Percentage of increase 1885-'86 .
(1886-87.
Average percentage of increase

At this rate of increase, 10.10 per cent, for letters and post cards and
20.16 percent, for prints, the weights for the fiscal year ending Juno 30,
1889, will give:
i
LETTERS.
Pounds.
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
48, 053
Add 10.10 per cent, increase
4, 853
Weights in 1883
Add 10.10 per cent, increase

52, 906
5,344

Weights in 1889

58,250
PRINTS.

Fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887

Add 20.16 per cent, increase
Weights in 1888
Add 20.16 per cent, increase
Weights in 1889
48p M a 87

489,618
88,802
578,420
116,840
695,260

19

290

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The cost of conveying the above amount of mail at the sea and inland
postage ($1.60 per pound of letters and post cards and 8 cents per
pound of printed matter) will be :
For letters and post cards
|93, 200. 00
For printed matter
55, 620. 80
Total
148,820.60
Add the amounts, viz :
For conveyance of mails to ports to which American vessels do not ply . . (363, 809. 28
For conveyance of mails to ports to which American vessels ply
148, 820. 80
Balances due foreign countries
100, 000. 00
Closed mails
25, 000. 00
Isthmus transit
6, 000. 00
Shanghai and Panama postal agoucies
2, 710. 88
Contingencies
659.04
Total
647, 000. Off
Should the parcel-post conventions, alluded to in my report, go into
effect, they will materially increase the volume of the mails, and cor-"
respondingly increase the cost of their transportation. There are as yet
no data upon which to intelligently estimate this cost, but it would
probably not be unreasonable to place it at, at least, $25,000.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Nicholas M. Bell, .
Superintendent Foreign Mails.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postm aster- General.

REPORT
OF THE

ASSISTANT

ATTORNEY-GENERAL
FOR THE

POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

UPON CLAIMS OF POSTMASTERS UNDER THE ACT OF MARCH 17, 1882.

291

REPORT
OF THE
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR THE
DEPARTMENT.

POST-OFFICE

Post-Office Department,
Office of the Assistant Attorney- General,
Washington, D. C, August 6, 1887.
Sir : I have the honor to submit herewith exhibits, marked respect
ively A and B, giving in detail the action of this Department during
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, under the act of Congress approved
March 17, 18S2, entitled "An act authorizing the Postmaster-General
to adjust certain claims of postmasters for loss by fire, burglary, or
other unavoidable casualty."
Exhibit A is a list of claims allowed, showing the amount claimed,
when specific claim is made, the nature, cause, and date of loss, and
the amount of allowance in each case.
Exhibit B is a list of claims disallowed, dismissed, or withdrawn,
showing in each instance the amount claimed, the nature, cause, and
date of the loss, and the reason for disallowance or other action.
The total number of claims acted upon is 607, of which number 471
were allowed either in whole or in part, and 136 were wholly disallowed.
The total amount for which specific claims were made, in the cases
acted upon, is $51,814.41 J, and the total amount allowed, $40,600.55.
The claims adjusted embrace the sum of $1,512.77 for loss of " postal
funds," the claimants being unaware that no provision is made by the
act of March 17, 1882, for the reimbursement for losses of such funds.
In many cases the proofs show considerable loss of postal funds for
which no claim is made.
The accompanying exhibits show that $409.12 were allowed on ac
count of loss of such funds, under special acts of Congress, in exception
to the general rule which has denied a large number of postmasters
like relief under similar circumstances.
The allowances are classified as follows, viz :
For money-order funds :
Lost by fire
$75. 96
Lost by storm
30.18
Lost by burglary
6, 128. 15
Lost in transit
4,761.92
$10,996.21
For postage-stamps, etc. :
Lost by fire
$8,651.89
Lost by burglary
20,741.83
Lost by flood
154.33
Lost bv storm
56> 29
29,604.34
Total
^ ._.
40,600.55

294

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

These claims embraced the further sum of $3,076. 52 which was disallowed. The
claims wholly disallowed or dismissed embraced the following items of loss :
Money order funds :
Lost by fire
$249.00
Lost by burglary
1, 304. 31
Lost in transit
3, 872. 00
Lost by larceny
23.05
$5, 448.36
For postage-stamps, eto. :
Lost by fire
702.01
Lost by burglary
1, 650. 64
Lost by larceny
35. 00
2, 387. 65
Postal funds [not Within the provisions of the statute]
301. 33
Total
8,137.34
It should be stated that in many cases, especially when the losses re
sult from fire, postmasters are left without data from which the amounts
of loss can be determined, and leave the amounts to be ascertained by
the Department instead of making a definite claim. The " amounts
claimed," as stated in the accompanying exhibits, therefore fall consid
erably short of the actual amounts.
The reasons for the disallowance of 136 claims mentioned above may
be summarized as follows :
Because of failure to exercise proper care
51
Because not presented within the time required by the statute
13
Because not within the provisions of the statute
a
8
Because of unsatisfactory evidence as to the fact or amount of loss
28
Because of failure to comply with regulations concerning remittances
27
Abandoned or dismissed on account of recovery of amounts lost
9
136
As noted in previous reports, the greatest item of loss is that result
ing from burglary, the amounts allowed on account of such losses being
For money-order funds
$6,128.15
And for postage-stamps, eto
20, 741. 83
Total
.....26,869.98
Of the claims wholly disallowed, the losses claimed to have resulted
from burglary were as follows :
Of money-order funds
$1,304.31
Of postage-stamps, eto
1,650.64
Total
2,954.95
Among the claims adjusted during the year there were 103 cases in
which the evidence showed that the property for which credit was
claimed was taken from safes in which it had been deposited. In 100
of these cases, safes belonging to or used by the postmasters were drilled
and blown, or otherwise forced open ; in one case the lock of the safe
was " picked," and in two instances the property was taken by burg
lars from bank vaults, in which it had been deposited for safety.
Very respectfully,
B. E. Bryant,
Assistant Attorney- General.

ASS'T ATT'Y GEN'L

LOSSES BY FIRE, BURGLARY, ETC. 295

Cases in which the Secretary of the Treasury has been authorized by spectal acts of the
Forty-ninth Congress to credit postmasters for postal funds lost by fire, burglary, etc.
Postmaster.
Carroll, Lysander...
Dawson, ti. B
Goodrich, James W .
Gorriaon, V. F
Low, U. W
Marrs, James R
Monroe, Grafton
Shutt, Frank
Tiiplett,T. H
Wifkey,H.C
Total .

Post-office.
Concord, N.H....
Boonton, N. J
Aniesbury, Mass
Graham, Tex
Gloucester, Mass.
DanvHle, Ky '.
Annapolis, Md ...
Liichfield,Ill
Dalton, Ga
Columbus, Ky

! Stat. Page Amount.

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918
821
918
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88:i
91!)
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86.52
403.97
245.33
603.90
126. 00
2, 430. 00
65. 93
120.00
307. 87
4, 563. 76

Cases in which the Postmaster- General has been authorised to allow credit as above.
Fisk, Harry..
Martin, J. R..
Total
Aggregate .

Aurora, Ind.
Perry, Kans

901
91G

$283.50
125.62
409. 12
4,972.88

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Postmasters.

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P.
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wholly
and

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wholly
mfForonuev:n-odrser
Post-oflices.

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VAriznltnre, WoMridbin.e, Total.s

b1,
by
Lost
650.64urglaryby
Lost
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by
304.31urglary by
l3a5r.c0eny
tLost3inr,a8n7s2i.t0 l23.05Lostarceny Petc.osta:ge-stamps, Lost
$Lost702.01
fire
by
%
AreLost249.0

REPORT
OF THK

CHIEF

POST-OFFICE

INSPECTOR

FOR

18 8 7.

313

REPORT
OF THE
CHIEF

POST-OFFICE

INSPECTOR.

Post-Office Department,
Office of Chief Post-Office Inspector,
Washington, D. C, Avgust 25, 1887.
Sir : I Lave the honor to submit tbe following report of the work of
this Bureau for the year ending June 30, 1887.
As is customary, the first table submitted is au exhibit of the criminal
branch of the service, and clearly shows the number of persons arrested,
their positions in the postal service, when couuected with it, naturo of
the offense committed, and disposition of the complaint, so far as the
same has been disposed of. This table is marked Exhibit A.
Exhibit A.Statement showing number, classification, and disposition of arrests made by
post-office inspectors and others during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
CLASS OF OFFENDERS SUBJECT TO JURISDICTION OF UNITED STATES COURTS.
-Sdpelicviearly foro1Atvah1ers orfieonsues.
employes.
Other
lerks
cLaertiersr.
IdCpostmes engers.
car iers.
Mail
i| si of ices. h
State or Territory where ar *>
B
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r
g
l
a
r
s
.
rested.
s 23
B "a
.
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5
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.........

Connecticut
Dakota
Floi ida
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana

7
4
1
2
1
1
2
14
1
11
2
1
5
2
1q
2
0

New York
Vorth Carolina
Ohio
Khode" Inland
lexas

1
1
1
1
6
1
1
a
2
i

i
i
l

2
1
1
1

1
2

1
2
3
1

2
3
1
1

1
2
1
1
1
1

i
i
2
1

1
2
1
1

2
1

1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
1
1

1
1
2
1
1
1

1
7
1
2

2
2
2

7
8

3
2

2
1
1
2
1

1 ......
......

3
3
7
5
9
5
2

3
1
1
3
14
8
1
1
2
1
1
4
5
2
2
4
1
7
4
1
1
2
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4
9
1
42
22
12
8
9
7
6
3
in
a
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6
28
1
13
6
1
20
6
26
/ 8
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12
8
2
40
8
315

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12
10
I
1
8
8
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2
63
31
1
0
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9
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7
4
26
18
2
17
I
1
16
2
1
11
3
48
15
37
8
48
1
21
11
62
4

316

EEPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Exhibit A.Statement showing number, classification, and disposition of arrests, etc.

Continued.
SUBJECT TO JURISDICTION OF UNITED STATES COURTS, ETC.Continued.

State or Territory where

arrested.

fto .
- s 58

s
=1
PS

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a
1

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it>1
Virginia
Washington Ter .
s
"W-eet Virginia ...
3
Wisconsin
H
Wyoming
11
Total.
713
DISPOSITION OF CASES SUBJECT TO JURISDICTION OF UNITED STATES COURTS.
So
States and Territories.

=9
II
?8
2O h4

3 a
at

Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
,
Illinois
Indiana

Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas

Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
uth Carolina
TexaB..
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Ter.
West Virginia ...
Wisconsin
Wyoming
50

23

ll

123

462

CHIEF INSPECTORARRESTS, ETC.

317

Statement showing number, classification, and disposition of arreats, etc. Continued.

SUBJECT TO JURISDICTION OF STATE COUIITS.
Disposition of cases.
tAj
rwia tli,ng
Ttouorvnerd
employer.
Grand
Acquit ed.
total in
Total. State.

Offenders.
ootherAllf end
State or Territory where arrested.

Convicted.

era.

Burglars.

Total

3
1

1
6
2
Missouri

-......-

J
2
1
2
2
1
1

4
1
5

38

5
i

1
1

6
3

8
1
3

2
8

1
3

5
>

6
2
1

1
\
2
2
9

1
1

1
5
1

22

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21

6
3
1

1
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1
2
6

I
2
2
0

1
2

2
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1
4
1
2
1
30

1
7
1
5
1
6

00

318

REPORT OF THE l'OSTMASTER-GENERAL

As shown by Exhibit A, 773 arrests for various offenses against the

postal laws, using the mails to further fraudulent schemes, sending
obscene matter or lottery circulars by mail, and other causes, were made
or caused to be made by post office inspectors. This is a slight increase
in the total number over last year. There is a notable increase in the
number of postmasters arrested48 more this than last year. The in
crease is principally accounted for by prosecutions under section 118,
Postal Laws and Eegulations, fraudulent returns of the number of
stamps canceled by fourth-class postmasters, and the general inspection
of fourth-class post-offices by inspectors, using Form (573 A). In all
other classes of employe* the number arrested this year is smaller than
last, though tbe total number of persons employed in the service has
largely increased. Of the persons arrested, 211 were postal employes
and 562 were not connected with the service. The postal employes are
classified as follows : Postmasters, 94; assistant postmasters, 24 ; clerks
in post-offices, 24; railway postal clerks, 11 ; letter carriers, 23; mail
carriers, 23 ; special-delivery messengers, 4 ; other employe's, S ; total,
211. Burglars, 132 ; all others arrested, 430 ; total outside of the postal
service, 502. The increased number over last year of those arrested
for burglary is 53. This increase is attributed to the greater and more
prompt attention given to this class of crime by the inspectors than
heretofore. It has beeu the aim of this office to cause the arrest of
post-office robbers, and no labor or reasonable expense has been spared
in the efforts of the inspectors to prevent this crime by securing the
arrest and conviction of this class of offenders. Seven hundred and
thirteen causes were subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the
United States, and 60 to State courts. In United States courts 50 per
sons arrested were discharged on preliminary examination, proceedings
dismissed in 5 cases, grand juries failed to indict in 12 cases, making
67 cases in which the courts or grand juries failed to sustain the action
of inspectors or sufficient evidence was not found to sustain a prose
cution. United States attorneys are consulted before arrests are caused.
Twenty-three offenders weie tried and acquitted ; in 9 cases the parties
arrested escaped ; forfeited bail, 1 ; died awaiting trial, 1 ; convicted,
123 ; awaiting trial, 482. This large number of cases pending is caused
by delays in United States courts, principally for want of funds to run
ihe courts and pay United States witnesses. Sentence of the court was
suspended in 7 cases. Of the 60 cases brought before State courts, 21
persons were convicted, 3 acquitted, 3 awaiting trial, 6 were turned
over to their employers, being messengers or office boys in private
employ.
In addition to the arrests caused by inspectors, as shown in Exhibit
A, they performed much other labor of a corrective and reformative
nature. In the performance of their various duties they have recom
mended, giving the reasons therefor, the removal of 509 postal employes.
Of this number 435 were postmasters, principally fourth-class, though
some were of a higher grade. I am informed that these recommenda
tions were generally acted upon favorably, and iu the vast majority of
cases the judgment of the inspector is considered by the First Assistant
Postmaster-General sound and for the good of the service. The discon
tinuance of 45 post-offices was recommended, besides which many other
suggestions for the improvement of the service were made and acted
upon, notably those for the abolition and change of star routes, the dis
continuance of mail-messenger service, the curtailment in cost of starroute and steam-boat service, and many other subjects pertaining to the
service under the jurisdiction of the Third Assistant Postmaster-General

CHIEF INSPECTORRECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMOVAL, ETC. 319

and the Superintendent of the Money-Order System, respectively. The
recommendations for removal referred to are classilicd in the following
table, marked Exhibit B:
Exhibit B. Table showing the number of recommendations made by post-office inspectors
for the removal ofpostmasters and other employesfrom thepostal serricefor violations of the
postal laics and regulations, and other causes; a/so the number of recommendations made
for the discontinuance ofpost-offices during the fiscal year ended June 'AO, 1887.
9T.
He St.

Month when mailo.

B
||

.Inly, 1888
Auinist, 1886 ...
September, 1880
October,
. ..
Xovembcr, 1888
December. 1K88.
J .i n ii .irv . 1887 .. .
Kt bruarv. 1887 .
March, 1887 ....
April. 1887
Mv, 1887
June. 1887
Totnl

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02in

1 '
1
IN

19

24

We will next take up the statistics prepared in this office as to the do

mestic registered mail, and to convey a correct understanding of the
depredations, accidents, and losses in this important branch of the serv
ice during this fiscal year, it is necessary to refer to the results ascertained
as to last year, and also show the result in the 993 cases remaining in
the hands of inspectors June 30, 188G. By reference to the PostmasterGeneral's report for 1886, page 127, it will be shown that 4,281 com
plaints of losses, delays, etc., in the domestic registered mail were re
ceived at this office during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1886. Of
this number 3,207 cases were investigated and the cause of loss or de
tention explained, leaving 993 cases in the hands of inspectors for ex
amination. Of the 3,207 cases investigated, actual loss to remitters or
receivers was shown to have occurred in 708 letters or packets.
By reference to Exhibit C of this report, it is shown that of these 993
cases actual loss resulted in 334 cases. Adding this number to the 708
cases above referred to, we find that the actual loss for the fiscal year
1886 was 1,042 letters or packets. During the fiscal year 1886, 11,102,607
pieces of domestic registered matter were handled, showing a loss of one
piece out of every 10,655 pieces handled for the year.
Last year was the first in the history of this office in which actual re
sults are shown. Heretofore its records are incomplete and the infor
mation furnished to the public largely conjectural. No accurate state
ment of losses could be made for the reason that but little over half of
the complaints originating in each year were investigated during the
year. The actual result would be obtained on about one-half the com
plaints, then the result in the balance estimated, based on that result.
This manner of arriving at a conclusion on the whole number is mani
festly erroneous. It is well known that the " no loss" cases are easily
ond quickly reported on, being generally finished by correspondence
from the office of division inspectois. Cases closed under this head
constitute nearly one-half of the whole number each year. It is also

REPORT OK THE POSTMASTER-GENERAT,.

320

well known that the more difficult cases were left over and the cases in
which the result was knowudepredation caseswere largely in the
hands of United States district attorneys and inspectors, at the end
of each fiscal year, for use in criminal prosecutions pending in the
United States courts against mail depredators. In addition this state
ment is clearly proven by the result shown in Exhibit 0. The actual
loss in the 993 cases left over from last year was 334, or practically onethird the whole number. The following table is marked Exhibit C :
Exhibit C.Number and disposition of " A" cases, referred in previous years, and inrestigated during thefiscal year ended June 30, lfcW.

b
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States or Territories.

Oeorgla. ........
.............
Idaho ... .............................
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa ..................... .....
Kansas .
iveniucKy
.............

Ohio
lthode Island
Utah
Washincton Ter
"Ill null

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4
7
8
12
3
2
5
16
5
10
1
2
3
8
5
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1
2
2
1
1
2
20
4
6
2
4
2
5
8
2
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of complaint being

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CHIEF INSPECTOR

REGISTERED CASES.

321

Exhibit C.Number and disposition of "A" cases, referred in prerioiiH years and investi
gated during the fiscal year ended Jane 'M, 1887Continued.
Chargeable to tlie depredations of

Esatnimoautetd
in
pCloesrtk-sof
rAecmoveurnedt.
i
q2
s ..
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fices.
lost.
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to
a

Loss resulting from-

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15.00

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1
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HuKua
- Georgia

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170. 00 170.00
1 10.00
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37.20
2.75
4 85.00 75.00
4 532.80 151.80

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15. 00

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Totals

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51

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2 350. 33
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10 97.70
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14.00
16.00

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4,548.16 j 835.15

48P M G 87

21

322

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

EXHIBIT C.Number and disposition of "A " casrn, re/erred in previous years and investi
gated during tkefiscal year endtd June iSO, 18tf7Contiuued.
Chargeable to tlm Lost by postal employes from
depredations of
otlior causes thau lUefU

i
SUU>8 or Territories.

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6

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1 10.00
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Florida

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2 200.00

1
1
1
2

1
1

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1

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60.00

33.00

*4.00
1
1

North Carolina
Ohio

2 178.00 160.00
2
.80
1 9.00

1
1
3
3

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80.05
293.33
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29 '.50
16.00

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38.00
80. 05
103.33
25.50
32. 40
272.34
272.50
10.00

2
2
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3
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193. 62
110. 40
180.00
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148. 62
97. 40
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15.00

4
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194.50
150.00
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' CHIEF INSPECTORREGISTERED CASES.

323

ExnmiT C.Number and disposition of "A" canes referred in previous years and investi
gated during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887Continued.
by
Losspaid
Department.
Loss by
Bpostofj
urglary Rofpostob erayl mV
;l
3rSUtoH or Territories.
of ices. cars. o s
*
i

s H
Alabama
Alaska

District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho

los .

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Minnesota
1
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Montana

42.00

37.00

3.00

3.00

2
1
1
3

2
2
1

2
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Ohio

8.97 5. 55
6. (10
85.00 5. 00
6.40 6.40
20.00
5.00
180. 00 105.00
5.00

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Texas
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side.

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993

The next table, marked Exhibit D, shows the number and class of
complaints and alleged cause of loss and detention in the registered mail
during this year. The number is somewhat larger than for previous
years. I am glad to say this increase is not from depredation or theft,
but is from accidental causes, principally from the burning of mail cars
in two instances, one near Muskoda, Minn., December 1, 1886, and the
other near Wagon Mound, N. Mex., March 4, 1887. The mail was a total
loss in the two wrecks. Five hundred and eight pieces of registered
matter were lost by burning. Many other losses resulted from similar

324

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

causes. It should also bo considered that the number of pieces of reg

istered matter sent has increased from 11,102,007 in 1880 to a total num
ber of 11,914,792 for this year.
Exhibit D.Number and character of registered "A " vanes referred topott-offiec inspector!
for investigation during tlic fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
I'.i.l,.
ages.

Letter*.

Alleged cause of complaint.

States and Torritoriea.

59
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
Dist. of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Iudiana
Indian Territory..
Towa
Kansas
1..
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire ..
Now Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
47
112
Ohio
< iregon
24
70
Pennsylvania
2
Rhode Island
South Carolina
27
44
Tennessee
114
Texas
16
TTtah
Vermont
Virginia
"Washington Ter ..
West Virginia
AVisconsin
Wyoming
Total
1,857

85

85

214
72
88
15
100
51
48
00
133
48
57
22
23
35
52
280
65
112
8
47
7
3
20
225
144
63
72
10
98
2
24
96
150
3
5
62
16

36
106
126
'.13
116
92
1
243
105
136
27
198
131
58
112
231
107
73
37
61
65
113
412
141
109
20
95
22
4
50
243
306
121
192

141
278
19
13
119
33
69
79
26

3
20
28
8
40
73
17
80
78
44
39
4
34
15
35
34
48
05
8
32
16
1
7
13
63
32
100
20
52
3
19
36
90
14
6
37
10
34
32
u

346 |
I 5,286 1,429

19
H
62
51 1
108
45
1
232
50
81
10
117
40
38
65
116
42
M
20
20
36
62
370
80
107

45
226
194
61
67
7
91
1
21
80
150

325

CHIEF INSPECTORREGISTERED CASES.

The disposition of these complaints is more clearly explained in the

following table, marked Exhibit E :
Exhibit E.Number and disposition of "A " cases referred and investigated during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1H87.
Closed. No loss. The
causeof complaint
being

Loss resulting from

States and Territories. 0.K

mm
9
ito
1
A laska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia .
Florida
tleorgia
Idaho
llliuoiH
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kentucky ....
Ixuiisiaua
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampsbire.
New Jersey
,
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina ..
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Khode Island
South Carolina
To
Texas .
Tuh
nt .
Washington Ter.
West Virginia...
Wisconsin Wyoming
Total .

$1.80*1.80
1

194
46
S3
ia
94
40
5
38
83
37
.-id
J'J
20
n
83
42
49
89
6
42
4
4
M
28
M
40
74
"9
106
4
28
42
73
-8
6
44
17
29

91.83
10.00

303 .
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19.

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4

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47.00 10 (10
12.00 .
'75.'66 !
50 221 SO 4.1 520 23 14,

l|7, 874. 45 41.et)

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

32G

Exhibit E.Number and disposition of "A " cases referred and investigated during the
fiscal yiar ended June :(0, 18H7Continued.
by postal employes
Chargeable to the depredation* ChiirBoaWo to the Lost
canaea tliiui
depredations of from oilier
of
theft
lost.Esatmiouatned
Elost.sntmioantetd
nEsmtoimnated
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a
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a

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10 *390. 85 *30. 85
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3 63.00 43.60
ArknttHun
4
3 40. 90 40. '.10
371.31 211.31 2
4
14 151.80 151.80
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1
30.00
3 6 71 1:. 7J 15
20. 00 20.00 ....
1 6 28 01 27.60
2
1 2 04. 10 94. 10
Dakota
3 15. OH 15.00
Delaware ...
Diatnrt or Columbia
1
8.00 R.00
1
Florida
3
103. 90 91.00 ....
....
ii.00 ii.00
100. 10 ftl.75
8 318. 501 318. 60
1 5 5
40. Ml
Idaho
2
1
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2 n 232. CO 217. 50
1 - I
74.00 ' 30.'00
i 68.00
37 1,021.85 702. 80 11 9 220 80 143. 95
i
2.10 2.10
I 13
332. 70 11.00 ft 441. 39
8 17-' llfl 17-*. HA
13 I
"6 261.60 6.00 12 110.00 110.00 13 10 -'.14. 2:: m, 42
01.02
209. 50 9.50
4
2 3
4 37. 40 37. 40
1 7 108.00 7.00
1:. 4 72. 83 42.83
1
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4 97. 50 97. H
30.00 30.00
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3 11 100.89 97. 30
35. 40 35. 40
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200. 06 173. 44
210. 35
1 1 14
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6 13 179.00 143. 00
1 3 134.00 74.00
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8 90.00 80. tO

1
Ohio
J
1
6
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Total

1
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1 24
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18 455. 35
10. 00
171.30 03.05 10 105.00
169.67
122. 00
9.00 9.00
07.00 07.00
14.25 14. 25
60.00 20.00
180. 70 160.70
300. M 285. 35 41 1.544.65

1
9
1
9
1
2

8i 101.07 83.97
8.00 8.00
20 204. 12 210. 82
8 107. 25 100. 75
12 120, S3 311. -1
:i 01.00 04.00
15 191. 53 134. 18
11 112.M 127.55
12 274. lio 234.00
17 1, 145.75 513. 75
4 69. 50 59.50
60.00 60.00
7 200. 88 166.88
2 87.20 41.00
9 211.49 100. :>:i
8 127.50 127. 50

17 .... 887.63
85 542.23
3
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a
56 18 117 64 4, 016. 02 1, 456. H 107 4, 933. 52 890.06 123 313 0.897.6. ,.9.76

CHIEF INSPECTORREGISTERED CASES.

327

Exhibit E.Number and disposition of "J " cases referred and investigated during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887-Continued.
Loss paid
by-

Lost by

St.;!. * or Territories.
E9
J
=
Alabam:
A l.iska .
Arizona
Arkansas
California ....
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
....
District of Colombia . .
Florida
Georgia...
Idaho
Illinois...
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa ...... ........
^fffflHI ..
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tenneaseo
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Ter
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .

$25.00
88.00
94. 05
22. 70
117.57
c,.-,. r.ii
193. 10
10.60
34. 50
92.91
193. 69
295.98
650.87
29.40
127.85
87.94
6.00
96. 00
150.00
120. 00
248. GO
63. 75
497. 00

$8S. 00
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'JO. 00

1.00
10.00
30.00
49.91
11.65
04.73
50.50
7.00
12
1

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111
22
1
111
8
22
107
68
6
2
8

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"2.00
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10.00
10.00
3.00
1.00
47.00
17.00
5.00
5.00
- 1
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10
11
11(1

486

113 1,218

It will be seen that Exhibit E sbows the ascertained cause of loss or

complaint in tbe domestic registered mail. The following statement in
dicates the number made up and disposed of and the manner in wbicb
disposed of in each peculiar class of complaints :
Whole number of cases made up during fiscal year 1887
5,286
Whole number of cases investigated during said year
4, 604
Whole number of cases outstanding June 30, 1887
Investigated by inspectors, in process of settlement

682
83

Number of casea unattended to June 30, 1887

599

328

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The cases investigated were disposed of as follows :

"No loss" or cause of complaint
-. ......
Improperly addressed, but delivered to proper addressee
Unavoidable delay, delivered to proper addressee
Careless handling, delivered to proper addressee
Wrong dispatch, delivered to proper addressee
Other causes, delivered to proper addressee
>
No inclosure (no loss)
Not rilled (no loss)
Not registered fno loss)

.... 1,961
24
...
45
147
74
71
50
271
4:!

Total "no loss," no just ground for complaint

2,686
Lost by accident or casualty, in which no blame attached to tho postal service :
By burning of postal cars
-.
'r>'-0
Wrecking of postal cars
23
Burning of post-offices
1*
Accideutal losses by postal officials
123
Accidents to steam-boats
1
C81
Cases in which the loss was recovered and paid to tho proper owners
579
Cases properly chargeable to theft..
537
Cases in which no discovery was made nor sufficient evideuco obtained to fix
the responsibility for the loss upon any person
121
Whole number of cases closed or disposed of
4, (104
The actual number of losses sustained in which there was no recovery
(hence a total loss to the senders or addressees) may be accounted for
as follows :
Accidental burning of post-offices and postal cars, wreck of cars and steam-boats,
and other unavoidable accidents
681
Cases in which tho responsibility could not be fixed
121
Actual number of cases chargeable to depredation or theft
537
Total closed as "no recovery "
1,339
In relation to the 121 cases in which it has been impossible to make
any discovery it may be said that the failure to do so results from the
fact that the evidence is not sufficient to fix the responsibility upon any
one of the parties handling the registered-package envelope. In cases
of loss it is not often that the inspectors fail to locate the point where
the registered-package envelope disappears, but it may occur that a
postal clerk will claim to have put the registered-package envelope off
at a given point, and the postmaster at that point state with equal em
phasis that he did not receive it.
Registered letters in many of these cases necessarily pass over a long
line of transit and are handled by a large number of employes.
Of the 123 cases chargeable to " accident " it may be stated that the
causes of such accidents can be classified as follows: First, and in
most of such cases, the accident was caused at stations where the
pouches are taken upon the postal-cars by catcher from crane, and the
pouch is drawn under the cars. Second, where the remittance is made
in coin and breaks through the registered-letter envelope and through
the registered-package envelope. These amounts, when found loose in
the mail, are usually turned in to terminal post-offices by the railwaypostal clerks or other employes, and are finally sent to the Dead-Letter
Office for identification.
The foregoing summary shows an ascertained loss of 1.339 letters
and packages from the domestic registered mail during the year, as
compared with 1,042 cases for last year, and without explanation would
indicate deterioration in the service, but when the causes of loss and

CHIEF INSPECTORREGISTERED CASES.

329

the increased number of pieces handled are considered I think it will

compare favorably with the record of previous years. The losses from
accidental and unavoidable causes are larger than ever before in the
history of the service. In two instauces 508 pieces of registered mail
were destroyed by fire; 303 pieces at Muskoda, Minn., and 205 pieces
at Wagon Mound, N. Mex., and from other accidental causes 173 pieces.
For the purpose of comparison I think it but fair to consider these two
accidents as extraordinary and deduct the 508 cases from the total
losses, leaving S31 cases properly chargeable to the depredations and
accidental losses of registered mail for the year. Adding to this num
ber one-third of the cases still unsettled (509) would make a total loss
of 1,031 pieces of registered mail for the year out of a total number of
pieces handled of 11,914,792, or one piece in every 11,550 handled, as
compared with a loss of 1,042 pieces out of the total number handled
iii the fiscal year 188G of 11,102,007, or one out of 10,055 pieces handled.
As heretofore explained, previous to 188G the records of this oflice do
not show actual results, but estimated results believed to be erroneous.
By reference to the reports of the chief inspector for 1883, 1884, and
1885 it is shown that an average of 2,229 cases were left over uninves
tigated out of each year, and that losses in these cases were estimated
in arriving at the total loss for each year. The actual result of in
quiry, as shown in Exhibit C of this report, in the 993 cases left over
from last year show a loss in one-third of them. I have used this basis
in estimating the losses in the 599 cases on hand Juue 30, 1887, and the
same in the unfinished cases for 1883, 18S4, and 1885, an average num
ber for each year of 2,229 cases. The following results and deductions
are arrived at for the years 1883, 1884, 1885, 1880, and 1887 :
Loss.
Yean.

Apoer- Estimated
on nufintained by ished
cases,
invent iga- one-third
tion.
of 2,229.
418
51G
500
1,042
831

74.1
743
743
200

Total.

1,161
1,259
1,243
1,031

" Cue-third of 699 cases, or apptxtximately.

Total reg
istered Total han
pieces han dled
one
dled for piecetolost.
thei year.

10, 459,710
11, 240, 545
10, 651, 042
11,102,007
11,914,792

9,009
8, 932
H, 4H8
10,655
11,550

REPORT OF THE rOSTMASTER-GENERAL.

330

The following table, marked Exhibit F, shows the complaints, depreda

tions, and casualties in the ordinary domestic mail, both as to letters
and packages and other postal property :
ExniBlT F.Statement of complaints received and result of complaints investigated,
Class IS, ordinary letters.
COMPLAINTS RECEIVED.

Whore mailed.

p-3
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
,
ConDecticnt
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maino
Maryland
Massachusetts
,
Michigan
,
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
Now Hampshire
New York
Now Jersey
,
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
,
Pennsylvania
,
Ilhodo Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
,
Vonnont
,
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin ......
Arizona
Dakota
District of Columbia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Montana
Now Mexico
Utah
Washington Ter
Wyoming
Total

2C0
88
1. I.M
311
mo
78
201
385
2,084
405
383
350
377
210
214
052
1, 421
544
230
125
748
230
20
150
5, 577
0(5
201
1, 244
51
2.393
110
140
202
332
142
447
136
432
28
105
507
2D
111
42
lit
n
64
43
24,423

153
48
113
32
69
It
699 452
493
259
129
52
325
478 151
67
11
21
29
75
172
184
302
83
1, 5711 514 2.196
82
341
383
199
323
60
no:.
159
51
291
391
86
II
103
178
201
43
137
520 132
345
1,089 332
769
405
291
79
1M
141
52
17
ioa
23
681 167
830
190
130
40
4
20
(i
53
124
26
3, 800 1,771 4,790
448 197
274
210
45
51
1,018 220 1,094
35
18
19
i, on 480 1,167
II
67
89
27
39
110
30
150
199
63
100
271
61
61
105
87
555
203
92
111
34
22
220
371
61
7
25
:i
35
N
19
265
. 100
5
3
26
1
12
1
37
5
17
63
11
10
25
3
7
54
10
18
35
8
8
18, 534 6, 889 16, 201 620 298

81 13

CHIEF INSPECTORORDINARY CASES.

331

Exhibit F.Statement of complaint* received and result of complaints investigated,

Class a, ordinary lettersContinued.
RESULT OF COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED.

Whore mailed.

California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
owa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New York
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsion. ...... . . .
Arizona
Dakota
District of Columbia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Montana............
New Mexico...
Utah
Washington Ter
Wyoming

No
discov
ery.
137
M
470
IM
330
36
120
207
215
149
227
63
in
405
763
20!)
00
54
207
134
13
80
!, 204
320
214
841
24
1,501
88
80
156
124
78
285
00
145
11
40
308
16
10
23
42
12
10
13
12, 829

Loss chargeablo to care

No lessness or
loss. depredation
of postal em
ployes.
109
32
322
159
131
24
95
205
799
1!)8
184
136
207
68
K1
190
398
1
102
35
3">S
137
11
37
1, 348
230
48
181
25
1,015
26
00
120
147
. 29
132
32
iar>
16
35
153
13
5
21
30
8
33
14
8,117

Losses
chargea
ble to ac
cident.

Losses
chargea
ble to per
sons not
in the
postal
service.

87

60
M
146
46
373
12
32
102
1,162
237
108
118
117
129
95
. 171
801
329
95
87
831
57
3, 012
171
29
815
8
412
SO
18
78
N
55
118
21
190
7
20
188
5
2
108
5
12
3
11, 130

Cases still
in hands ot
inspector
for investi
gation.

332

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-CENERAL.

This statement shows that 24,423 letters were lost, delayed, or rifled
of their contents in the different sections of the country18,534 with
inclosures, and 5,8S9 without inclosures or valuable contents. Sixteen
thousand two hundred and sixty-lour ordinary packages (third and
fourth class matter) were reported lost, rifled, or destroyed. Six hundred
and twenty post-offices were reported robbed and 298 burned. Eightyone postal cars were reported burned or wrecked ; 13 mail-stages robbed,
5 railroad mail-trains robbed, 18niail-messengersortheirwagons robbed;
153 mail-pouches lost from accidental causes, and 226 mail-pouches cut,
rifled, stolen, or injured by careless handling (thrown under trains);
making the total number of complaints of all classes 42,096, as compared
with 39,098 filed last year. Considering the vast increase in the amount
of mail handled during the year, as shown by the increased receipts of
the Department from the sale of stamps, and the fact that only 3,068
more complaints were filed this year than were filed last year, it is believ< d the service has improved, and certainly has not retrograded. In
the examination into the various complaints it was found that no loss
occurred, but letters wore properly delivered in 8,117 cases; no discov
ery was made in 12,829 cases, and 11,130 cases are believed to be prop
erly chargeable to depredations of postal employes. Eighty-seven losses
were from careless handling, and 83 by parties not connected with the
postal service, and 83 from accidental causes. This summary accounts
for 32,246 cases, and leaves 9,S50 in the hands of inspectors receiving
attention on July 1, 1887. In addition to the 32,246 comjjlaints above
referred to, the 9,771 cases of this class on hand June 30, 1886, were
also investigated and properly treated, making a total number of 43,017
cases of this class investigated by inspectors during the year.
Class C.Miscellaneous Cases.
Of this class 1,8S1 cases on various subjects were undisposed of on
June 30, 1886. All these cases received proper attention during this
fiscal year, and in addition thereto 12,710 cases originating during this
year were disposed of. At the beginning of this year 1,239 third-class
offices had not been inspected (Form 573). All these offices have been
visited by inspectors and thoroughly overhauled, abuses and errors
corrected, and, in addition, 2,999 fourth-class post offices have received
the same attention. Besides this large number visited specially for in
spection, a large number of smaller offices to which inspectors were
called on other business have received attention in this respect. In
cases made up under section 118, Postal Laws and ^Regulations (at
tempts to defraud the Government by false report of cancellations of
postage-stamps on the part of postmasters), post-office inspectors have
recovered from dishonest postmasters, or caused the recovery through
the office of the Third Assistant Postmaster General, of the sum of
$94,569.87, and for causes other than the violation of section 118 have
caused to be collected through the office of the Third Assistant Post
master-General the further sum of $24,000 ; total, $118,569.87.
In addition to this sum actually collected and turned into the Treas
ury many cases have been investigated and are in process of settle
ment. In cases originating in the Money-Order Office and investigated
by inspectors, the sum of $123,835.85 has been collected, or caused to
be collected, from defaulting and negligent postmasters and paid over to
the proper officials.

CHIEF INSPECTOR

MISCELLANEOUS CASES.

333

The following tables, marked Exhibits G, IT, and J, respectively, re

late to cases of Class C :
EXHIBIT G.Number, nature of case, and office of original reference of miscellaneous
eases (Class C), referred to post-ofliott inspectors for investigation during the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1887.
Offices from which references were made for investigation.
S.5 tfl!

: =
48(j
9 g $1
9a

3=
la

<a9
Is&
a a- .loa
Sa P
H
2*
h
Responsibility of sureties. 3,303
Inspection of post-offices ..
10
Complaints and charges r*.
post masters anil eniploj cs of post-offices
Violation of section 118...
Establishment of postoffice* and stations
Discontinuance of postoffices iiml stations
18
Allowances for post-offices 129
Locution, change of site,
etc., of post-offices
161
Appointmentofpostmasters' 20
Eice-delivery system
Mail-messenger service
Lease of post-offices.
liootes: Establishment, dis
continuance, or change
of service
Kontes: Charges vs. cont ractors, carriers, etc
Mail-keys: Loss, etc
Charges against railway
post-office clerks
Claims for credit by post
masters, etc
Collection of balance due
the United States.-.
Inspection of money-order
business, collection of
funds, forwarding state
ments, and instruction
of postmasters
Wrung payment of money
orders, postal notes, etc..
Establishing money-order
service
Discontinning money-order
serv ice - - - -JSection S0S...jrrO.
Section 226..
;g
Section 233. .
S . tiun 5*5. .
Stttftoo 12:!0
Sections- 12.12 and 1233
Section 1234
Section 1235
Section 1237
II
Section 1246
taction 1249
Section 1252
1
Miscellaneous investiga
284
tions and complaints

9
578

cB

i: 9Cew

573
18

104

3
....
47
339 | 118

IS 111 MS

23
a
2(19
21
et
L3
12
178
80
12
19
250
72
S74
9,704

30 1, 110
79 | 18,200

334

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Exhibit It. Disposition by office of Chief Pant-Office Inspector of miscellaneous cases.

Class C, referred to and reported upon by pout office inspectors during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1SS7.
Number,

Disposition.
Referred to tlio honorable PostmasterGeneral
Referred totlio honorable First Assist
ant Postniaster-Ge-ioral
Deferred to the hoiHtrablo Second As
sistant Post mistc. -General
Itefi rrod to the houoruble Third Assist
ant Postmnsier-Goueral
Referred to Superintendent Money-Or
der System
-.
Deferred to General Superintendent
Railway Mail Service
Referred to Assistant Attorney-General.
Referred to the law clerk, Post-Office
Department

90
4,450
348
1,403
S78
in)
45
100

Disposition.
Referred to Superintendent Free Deliv
ery
Referred to Superintendent Foreign
Mails
Referred to Auditor of the Treasury
for Post-oflioo Department
Placed on lile in uttico of Chief PostOtlice
Inspector
Inspection
reports (Form 573) divided
and referred to First and Third As
sistant Postmaster-Generals, and to
Superintendent of tho Money-Order
System
Total

Number.

1,190

4,238
12, 710

Exhibit I.Recapitulation.
Number.
Cases, Class C, referred to Inspectors for investigation during fiscal year 18S6-'87
Such cases on hand July 1, 1&86, referred for investigation during previous years
Total to bo accounted for
Number of such cases referred to inspectors, reported upon, and finally closed during the
tiscal year 18S6
Number of such cases referred to inspectors during previous years, reported upon and
finally closed during the fiscal year 1887
Total number of such cases closed

Number of such cases remaining in the hands of inspectors July 1, 1837 (uninvestigated)...

18.260
1, *81
20, 141
12, 710
1,804

Of the 1,881 cases referred iu previous years (1,804 Laving been re

ported upon and closed), the remaining 77 cases outstanding have been
placed in the hands of United States district attorneys and by them re
tained for use in connection with cases pending before United States
courts.
Of the cases mentioned in the above tables (Glass C) treating of
miscellaneous subjects, there were referred for investigation during the
year 18,200 cases, as set forth in the following summary:
Cases pertaining to the solvency of the sureties on postmasters' bonds
3, 303
Inspection of accounts of postmasters and their manner of conducting the busi
ness of their offices
9, 502
Special complaints and charges against postmasters and other employes
1,693
Establishment of post-offices and postal st ations
48
Discontinuance of post-offices and postal stations
'66
Allowances for salary (clerk-hire) and expenses necessary for post-offices
160
Location and change of post-office sites
, 188
Appointment of postmasters
34
Investigations pertaining to tho free-delivery service
252
Mail-messenger service
38
Leases of premises for post-office purposes
105
Establishment, discontinuance, or change of service on star routes
138
Charges against contractors and mail carriers
18
Complaints of mail keys lost
58
Charges against railway postal clerks
50
Collection of balances due to the United States by postmasters aud. late post
masters
43
Inspection of money-order business
157
Alleged wrong paymont of money-orders and postal-notes
99
Establishment and discontinuance of the money-order service at post-offices...
49
Complaints of violations of specific sections of the postal laws and regulations. 1, 139
Miscellaneous investigations and complaints
,
1, 120

CHIEF INSPECTORMISCELLANEOUS CASES.

335

Of the foregoing, there were 12,710 cases reported upon and closed.
To the above number of cases referred for investigation (18,260) should
be added 1,881 cases brought forward from the previous fiscal year and
on hand (uninvestigated) July 1, 1886, giving a total of cases to be ac
counted for of 20,141. Of the 1,881 cases so brought forward, 1,801
were investigated and finally closed during the year4 which, when added
to the 12,710 referred and closed during the liscal year, gives a sum total
of 14,514 cases disposed of, and leaves a balance of uninvestigated cases
on hand July 1, 1887, of 5,027. This large number consists almost ex
clusively of inspection cases and does not indicate that this office is
behiud in its work. For convenience of travel and to save time, cases
of inspection were made up on all money-order offices in the country
and sent to division offices in Jauuary last. Five thousand six hundred
cases of this nature were sent out in January, and some 1,800 others iu
April and May, ou fourth-class offices not money-order. It was not ex
pected that all these cases could be disposed of during the year in addi
tion to the customary and current work of the Department, which has
been promptly disposed of.
It is difficult to make an intelligible comparison of the work of tlris
class performed this year with that of last year, for the reason that the
work was largely of a different nature and requiring more time in the
disposition of the different cases. The inspection of a post-office usually
consumes one day. Four thousand two hundred and thirty-eight postoffices were thus specially treated, while last year only 1,030 were so
treated. Last year 6,812 bonds of postmasters were examined. This
year, only 3,303 required attention. This examination is made by cor
respondence from offices of division inspectors and does not require the
personal attention of inspectors. Still, the whole number closed is 2,109
greater than last year, with the same appropriation and number of in
spectors, and indicates a large increase in the work accomplished iu
this class of cases.
The following is a statement of the receipt and disbursement of moneys
collected and recovered on account of lost and rifled registered and
ordinary letters for the fiscal year 1887 :
RECEIPTS.
Balance remaining over unexpended from fiscal year 1886 (being moneys
recovered during previous liscal years, but not disbursed, for various
reasons)
$1,625.07
Amount collected and recovered from July 1, 1866, to and including Juno
30, 1867 (fiscal year 1687)
11, 548. 13
DISBURSEMENTS.
13, 173. 20
In 797 A cases, paid to owners
11, 913. 68
In 32 B cases, paid to owners
216. 38
In 8 C cases, paid to owners
198. 70
In 15 F cases, paid to owners
136.87
Sums covered into tbo United States Treasury (no proper
owners found) in 5 A cases
64. 00
In 3 special A cases
92. 98
12, 622. 61
Balance remaining over unexpended at the end of tbe fiscal year 1887..
550.59
Class F.Foreign Cases.
In this class are comprised all cases relating to alleged loss, delay?
non-delivery, tampering, and other irregularities (including violations
of customs regulations and of specific sections of the postal laws and
regulations), so far as concerns registered and ordinary mail matter
passing between foreign countries and the United Stales.

336

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

These cases are subdivided into three general classes as regards the
character of the complaints, and the treatment varies materially in the in
vestigation of each class. The three subdivisions consist of cases relat
ing to registered mail matter, unregistered or ordinary mail matter, and
those having reference to miscellaneous complaints against postmasters
and postal employes in their handling and treatment of foreign mail.
Of Class F there *were reported to this office for investigation dur
ing the fiscal year ended June 10, 1887, 9,362 cases. Of these, 5,467
cases related to registered mail, 3,555 to ordinary mail, and 340 to mis
cellaneous subjects. Of the whole number, 5,G7U cases were reported
from domestic sources, and 3,690 from foreign postal administrations.
Four thousand nine hundred and twelve of the registered cases treated
and disposed of during the year have been classified in the following
table, marked Exhibit J, showing between what States and foreign coun
tries the mail matter was passing which became the subject of investiga
tion:
Exhibit J.States and foreign countries between tchick the. mail matter waspassing which
became the subject of investigation.

States or Territories.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
<lcoi gia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indiau Territory
Iowa
Kaunas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maim*
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota.
Mississippi

CHIEF INSPECTORFOKEIGN CASES.

337

Exhibit J.Slate and foreign countries between which the mail natttr was passing irhirh
became the subject of investigationContinued.
o
.
a2
to ao
13
a
P

SouthAmerica.
States or Territories.

a
3E
M
8
A

|o
A

d
'Za
A
%tfi

Sweden.

d
1

Spam.
2

2
1
1

1
VI

District of Columbia
1
Iilabo
4

1
1
2
5

a
i
5
S
8
20
1
I
3

New York
Niii-th Carolina
Ohio
I'eDns\lvania>
Kboilo Island
Sooth Carolina
Texaa
Utah

1
' 2
1

1
X
11
4
1

1
1

S
1
2
2
1
1

3
6
10
0
11
1
2
11
140
2
10
1
71
1
3
M

11
1
2

Total

20

71

4u7

4
4
2

1
1

Japan.

Kentucky
Mansaehusctts

Ha

9}

20

1
15
1
5
1
4

14
1
2
6
1
1

4
1
1

l
4
1
1

4
1
1
1

2
1

1
3
1

1
1

2
11
1
3
3

3
3
8
4
1

3
11
1
2
2

3
10
4
1
2

3
17

3
2
1
1
2

91

89

4
n1
l

1
l
2

1
.....

10
1

2
1

40 1 17

49

G
1

1
1
74

Total.

9
1
17
19
203
62
53
51
9
75
41
14
7
340
37
1
98
9J
33
84
19
68
246
115
111
10
233
39
75
4
0
1"6
10
1, 113
10
190
49
527
30
6
27
isa
n
12
21
20
3
117
15
4,912

There were, besides the cases shown iu the foregoing table, 296 cases
relating to registered articles passing in trausit through the United
States, from one foreign country to another, but which were made the
subject of inquiry by this ofiice at the request of one of the foreign
countries interested.
Of the whole number of registered cases disposed of (5,20S) there were
4,662 closed without loss to the interested persons, and 546 cases in
which the losses or depredations were not located, by the investigation
made, either in the United States or in foreign countries, or, when
located, nothing could be recovered to make good the losses sustained.
The distribution of these losses and depredations will be better seen
48p M G 87
22

338

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

from the following table, marked Exhibit K, showing between what

countries and States the mail matter was passing :
Exhibit K.States and countries between which the mail matter was passing.
Britain.
Great
States or Territories,
i

Austria. Canada. i Germany.

a=
1

|
Switzerland.
>,U
Mexico. 1
eau
= Italy.
w
ft

>*r.
a
It S5 Spain.
i
tr.
1

Alabama
2
5
1 .... S
4
1
i 1

Connecticut
Dakota
District of Columbia
1
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory

i
1

1
2 .... i
2

6
4
1 ....
5 -- i
i

New York
Ohio
I'ennHvlvatua
Kbodo* Island
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin

|
Turkey. a
Total.

2
1
1
1
1 1
17 21

1
8
1
.... 1
2
4
3
S

5
i
2

2
1
4

15
1 .... 5 .... 1
1
1
.... .... .... .... 3 .... 1
18
1
2
1 2
1rt
2
9
6 .... 1
1
!
2 .... 1
5
1
CO
3 .... 2 2
1 1
2
) 3
1
3
2
78 1 .... 1 ....
0 27
9
1
1
2
1
JO1
1
32
2 4 5 2
1
3
1
12 3
1
3
1
2
1 1
174
173 89 7 14
.).
Li

3
1

1G

1
2
6
LM
10
7
7
K
3
3
1
30
T
6
22

1
.8
24
8
11
1
82
2
3
8
2
143
21
47
20

This table embraces large items between Germany and the United
States, and also between Russia and the United States. Tbis is chiefly
accounted for by the loss of a pouch of registered mail, containing 136
foreign registered letters, originating for the most part with the exchange
oflices of Germany. The pouch was made up at New York, TS. Y., Jane
28, 188G, for Saint Louis, and lost sight of in this service; also the loss
of a similar poach of mail, consisting of 142 registered articles, made up
at New York, N. Y., November 17, 18SG, destined for the Russian serv
ice, and stolen in transit while passing through Belgium. Leaving out
these two items, the above table is made up of the following :
Registered letters lost with the steamship Oregon Mareh 14, 1886, not embraced in
report of the previous fiscal year and not recovered
76
Registered letters lost between Havana and New York, N. Y., September, 1880,
consisting of one bag of registered letters claimed to have been dispatched from
Havana, but which was not received into the custody of this service
37
Registered articles confiscated in Russia on account of the dutiable nature of the
contents, for which no indemnity was paid to tho interested persons
20
Registered letters shown to have been lost or stolen in various foreign countries
and nothing recovored
10

CHIEF INSPECTORFOREIGN CASES.

339

Registered letters lost between Now York and Hamburg claimed to have been
duly dispatched but not admitted to have boon received
Foreign registered letters lost by burning of mail and mail cars in the United
States
Foreign registered letters lost by robberiesiu the United States
Registered letters comprised in individual complaints either of loss or depreda
tions, regarding which neither the facts nor the circumstances of the losses could
bo definitely determined by investigation in tho United States or in foreign
countries
Total (including the two pouches iirst above mentioned)

11
33
13

68
546

The ordinary cases treated of in Class F and disposed of during the

fiscal year are indicated on tho following table, marked Exhibit L,which
shows between what States and what foreign countries the losses oc
curred :
Exhibit L.Stolen and foreign countries between which the losses occurred.

States or Territories.

i
a
<
-35*
a
u

Belgium.

Austria.

Denmark.

fjjj
Xn
csB
O

Germany.
France.

aa
08
u
2

1
Uaho
3
1
1
1

1
1
1

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New York

......
16
1
* 1

11
8

5
23
3
3
7

22

a 1,041

Utah

lotal

27

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l

3
14
13
20
j8
5
0
4
1
2
90 "'2*
0
6
1
5
1
5
3
29
4
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1
0
1
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30
8
8
0
2
17
6
1
3
4
41b
30
1
2
42
13

1
1
8
3
5
1
5
1
7
1
8
1
1
4
1
1
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0
8
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6
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4
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8
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1
20
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1
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21

152

373

1
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28
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22
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4
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4
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3
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Mexico.
Italy.

1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
1

1
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1
10

2'
5

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1
35

340

REPORT OF THE I>OSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Exhibit L. States and foreign countries between, which Um losses occurredContinued.

j
countriea.
OTnceifainc
oSO
SouthAmerica.
Indies.
Switzerland.
id West
4a
Btotafl or Territories.
ao
|
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OStf
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Spain. o0)|S
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California

- ....

18
1

1 .... 2
2

2
2
Illinois

6
1

1
1

2
1
5

2
2

1
3

1
1

1
3

1
1
1
1

1
a
3
2

1
3

2
1
3
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11

1
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1
2

2
1
25
1
7
2
1

8
1
2

9
4

15
1
3

1
fi
2

Utah
1
1

Total

21

10

1
1 ....

69

7 1 36

29

22

6 10 88

For the sake of convenience the above table indicates the losses be
tween Great Britain and the United States, separate from those between
Canada and the United States, and it will be observed that the sum of
the losses reported between these two countries and the United States
is more than two-thirds of the whole number between the United States
and foreign countries. The result of investigation, .and the different
classes of mail matter involved in these ordinary letters and packages,
will be better explained by the following:
Ordinary packets containing printed matter
C49
Ordinary packets containing merchandise
747
Ordinary letters or packets containing jewelry
143
Ordinary letters containing no stated inclosuro
570
Ordinary letters containing money, drafts, money-orders, or other forms of re
mittance
1
1,061

CHIEF INSPECTOR

FOREIGN CASES.

341

Total unregistered foreign letters and packets treated of (including 83 "customs" and "miscellaneous" cases embraced in the above tablo as between the
United States and Canada)
3, 525
Ordinary
letters ofand
foreign
andsubjects
destination,
passingupon
through
the United
States service,
whichorigin
became
of inquiry
request
of the
foreign countries interested
31
Of the entire number of ordinary foreign letters and packets treated it was
ascertained by investigation that the number in which no loss was sus
tained was
1,272
Ordinary foreign letters and packets in which investigation failed to locate the
losses or irregularities either in the United States or in foreign countries
2, 284
The " miscellaneous " foreign cases, Class F, consist of 336 cases trea ted
of and closed during the fiscal year, of a character indicated as follows:
Cases based upon complaints of United States collectors of the non-payment
of duty on mail matter imported through their offices intended for delivery
in the United States

Complaints bearing upon the circulation of lottery circulars of foreign origin

in the mails of the United States
Complaints, originating with the Superintendent of the Money-Order System,
as to wrong or irregular payment, etc., of foreign money-orders
Miscellaneous complaints of violation of specific sections of the postal laws
and regulations by the use of mails between the United States and foreign
countries
Cases of Class F on band and undergoing treatment in the office and in the
bands of post-office inspectors July 1, 1880
New cases reported to the office during the fiscal year, July 1, 1886, to July
1,1887

193
70
22
51
1, 352
9,302
10, 714

Cases treated of and closed during the fiscal year, July 1, 1886, to July 1, 1887 .
In the hands of post-office inspectors, for special investigation, July 1, 1887 . .
On hand in this office in course of treatment July 1, 1887

8, 774
165
1, 775

10,714
The number of foreign cases on hand at the end of the fiscal year is
necessarily large, for the reason that it requires time to receive replies
from foreign administrations. In some instances a inouth or six weeks
is sufficient time to obtain the desired information, but in other in
stances live or six months may be necessary, and it sometimes happens
that a special or peculiar case may be under correspondence for as long
a period as two years. It frequently happens that an inquiry made by
this Department of one foreign country must bo by that administration
repeated to still another foreign service, and the necessary inquiries
made in the locality to which the mail matter may be addressed before
a reply can be made to this service. For these reasons foreign cases
can not be closed or the investigation completed in so short a time as
though the inquiries were confined to this service.
The number of communications received by this office from foreign
countries requiring translation was approximately the same as during
the previous fiscal year (4,000). The necessary translations were fur
nished by the office of the Superintendent of Foreign Mails.
Of the 0,302 F cases above-mentioned, only 1,280 were referred to
post-office inspectors for investigation, 8,000 of the same having been
treated entirely by correspondence from the office of chief inspector.
The number of F cases as stated above (1,352) on hand and in pro
cess of treatment June 30, 18SG, is correct, an erroneous number having
been used (800) in the report for the fiscal year 1886.

342

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Summary of work received and performed by inspectors during fiscal ytar ending June 30,
18d7, and the amount of money recovered and expended.
Class of cases.
A.

B.

Total
number.

9,771 1,881 1,352

42,096 18,260 9,302
51,867 20, 141 10, 714
42,017 14, 514 8,774
9,850 5,627 1,940

13,997
75,004
89,001
70,985
18,010

Number of arrests caused by post-office inspectors

'.
Total amount of money caused to be collected and turned into the United States Treasury.
Total amount caused to be collected from depredators on tbo mails
Amount caused to be collected from nil sources
Amount appropriated for this service
Amount expended for this service

773
$242, 403.72
11, 548, 13
253, 951. 85
200, 0(H). 00
197, 624. 63

Cases investigated and finally closed, (except 83 A cases

903
5,2801
6,279
5,680
599

F.

C.

Summary of work performed by post-office inspectors during the fiscal years 1884.
1885. 1886, 1887, except that as regards the number of F (foreign) cases below stated
are treated for the most part in this office :
1884.
Arrests caused by post-office inspectors
4, 238
33. 008
4,870
7,034
50,410 j

1885.
539
4,912
30, 410
0, 604
8,343
50.269 1

1880.
660
4,281
37, 956
13,544.
7.773
63, 554 1

1887.
773
5, "-'SO
42, 090
18,260
9, 302
75,009

Cases investigated and closed :

4, 590
4,550
28, 930
31,200
0,404
5, 223
8, 451
8,391
47,134 1
51,219
Total
.'
Money recovered from depredators on mails .. $18, 198. 81 $15, 203. 43
Honey recovered from post-office employes
$20, 927. 11 $58,352.44
and tinned into United States Treasury
$15, 125.92 $73. 555. 87
$200, 000. 00 ~$200, 000. 00
$187, 186. 00 $199, 239. 57
40, 221

6,583
58, 262
12, 345
7,173
84. 363
$14, 622. 23
$100,991.41
$115,513.41
$200, 0(10. 00
$194, 955. 39
13, 445

5,680
42,017
14, 514
8,774
70, 985
$11, 548. 13
$242, 403. 72
$253,951.85
$200, 000. 00
$197, 624. 63
18,016

The above summary shows a larger number of cases on hand than

last year, but this excess is fully explained on page 15 of this report.
When the character of the work this year is considered it will be readily
conceded that much more has been accomplished this than last year.
All classes of cases are reduced to current work.
Referring to the criminal statistics, it will be noticed that for the first
time in many years railroad mail trains have been robbed, 1 in Arizona, 4
in Texas. Strenuous efforts to arrest the perpetrators of these robberies
have been made with gratifying success. Twenty-two men have been
arrested, and the inspectors are still engaged, with good prospects of
succeeding, in the arrest of all the men connected with these robberies.
We are receiving the zealous co-operation of the railroad and express

CHIEF INSPECTORCLOSING REMARKS.

343

companies. Large rewards have been offered in each 'case by both

companies, in addition to the standing reward of $200 for each offender
offered by this Department. Arrests have been made in each case,
and it is confidently believed that convictions will be secured in four of
them. It is my pleasant duty to commend the zeal and energy of all
the members of this force.
Very respectfully,
War. A. West,
Chief Inspector.
Hon. Wm. F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.

REPORT

OF TIIK

FIRST ASSISTANT

POSTMASTER-GENERAL

FOR THE

FISCAL YEAU ENDING JUNE 30, 1887.

REPORT
OF THE
FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Post-Office Department,
Office of the First Assistant Postmaster-General,
Washington, J). C, October 29, 1SS7.
Sir : I have the honor to submit the following report of the work of
this Bureau for the year euiled June .'JO, 1887:
APPOINTMENT DIVISION.
Statement showing the number of post-offices established and discontinued, the numbtr of
postmasters appointed, and the increase or decrease as compared irith the prerious year.
Post-offices.

June 30,
1880.

.rune 30,
1887.

3,482
1,120
2, 362
53,014
2,244
51,370

3, 013
1,500
1,543
55, 157
2,336
52,821

N'llmber of post-offices established during tho year..

Kuuiberof post-offices discontinued
Net increase over previous year
Whole- number of post-offices
Number tilled bv appointment of tho President
Number filled by appointment of tho PostmasterGeneral

Decrease.
38U
1, 543
82
1,451

433
8i6

Appointments during the year.

Appointments.

June 30, June 30,

1886.
1887.

On resignations and commissions expired.

On removals and suspensions
On deaths of postmasters
On establishment of new post-offices
Total .
Total number of appointments during tho year
Number of post-ollices discontinued
Names and sites changed with retention of incumbents
Total number of cases acted upon during the year

9,112
9,560
587
3,482
22, 747

Increase. Decrease.

0,803
2,584
583
3,043
13, 070

2
2
-

2,249
6,982
439
9, 070
13,073
1,500
COO
15,273

It will be seen from the above statement that the number of postoffices established during tho past fiscal year was 3,043, a decrease of
43!) as compared with the number established the previous year, and
that the number of offices discoutiuued was 1,500, an increase of 380
over the number discontinued during the year ended June 30, 1S8G.
The increase in the whole number of post-offices was, therefore, smaller
than for the previous year, having been onlv 1,543, as compared with
2,3G2 for the year ended June 30, 1S8G.
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The increase and decrease in the number of offices, arranged by sec

tions, States, and Territories, were as follows :
Net Increase
previous
Increase. Decrease. Netforincrease
1887. for year.
New England State*.

Total
MiddU States and District of Columbia.
Now York

17
2
16
2
8
45

45

50

33
7
4
39
1
118
202

202

2C1

74
73
53
48
92
29
31
56
36
77
53
59
85
54
15
785

785

1,444

115

106

SoutJiem States and Indian Territory.

Kentucky
Total
TJie three States and Territories of the Taeific

slope.

32
40
41
10

123

Tlie ten Slates and six Territories of the. West and

Xorthwest.

Idaho
1 < >t .1 1

..........

71
43
26
37
22
1
36
40
3
8
39
4
10
26
19
7
396

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The largest increase in the number of offices in any of the States and
Territories during the year was as follows : Pennsylvania, 118; Georgia,
92 ; Texas, 77 ; and Virginia, 74.
There was a decrease in the number of offices in but one State8 in
Nevada.
There were seven States which, on the 30th of June, contained more
than 2,000 offices each, as follows : Pennsylvania, 4,119; New York,
3,248; Ohio, 2,834; Virginia, 2,335; Illinois, 2,200; Missouri, 2,117;
and North Carolina, 2,110, making altogether considerably more than
one-third of the whole number of offices in tho United States.
As a result of the annual adjustment of postmasters' salaries, which
took effect July 1, 1887, 22 offices of the third class were reduced to
the fourth class, and 2 offices of the fourth class were assigned to the
third class, leaving 2,330 Presidential offices in operation at the begin
ning of the present tiscal year, an increase of 02 over the number re
ported the previous year. Divided into classes the numbers areas fol
lows : First, 82; second, 435 ; and third, 1,819.
The number of money-order offices in operation June 30, 1887, was
7,745, an increase of 481 over the number reported the previous year.
Of the whole number of this class 610 were in Illinois, 548 in Iowa, 520
in New York, 493 in Ohio, 430 in Pennsylvania, 400 in Kansas, 302 in
Michigan, 343 in Missouri, and 320 in Indiana. The largest increase in
any State during the fiscal year was 04 in Kansas.
The number of postmasters appointed during the year was 13,079.
The total number of cases acted upon, embracing discontinuances
and names and sites changed with retention of incumbents was 15,275.
The number of appointments made to fill vacancies caused by deaths of
postmasters was 589.
For further information relative to tho establishment, discontinuance,
and change of names and sites of post-offices and the appointment of
postmasters reference is made to tables marked A, 15, and 0 appended
to this report.
BOND DIVISION.
To the bond division belongs tho work of recording the appointments
of all postmasters, tho establishment, discontinuance, and changes of
names and sites of post-offices, and the preparation and transmission of
the necessary letters of appointment, together with blank bonds and
oaths to be executed by newly appointed postmasters.
The aggregate of the business transacted during the past fiscal year
ending June 30 last shows, in several items, quite a largo decliue from
that of the previous fiscal year. The most marked is the falling off in
the number of new bonds and the work connected therewith. The num
ber of new bonds received and accepted during the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1880, was 14,003; whereas during the fiscal year ending June
30 last they had declined to 3,277.
liy j our order of May 21, 1885, old bonds, which had run five years
or over, were to be replaced by new ones. So generally had your order
been complied with during the fiscal year ending Juno 30, 1880, that
there remained comparatively but a few in number to be received dur
ing the fiscal year last past. This will explain tho large diminution
referred to.
As often as three times each year bonds are carefully examined, and
if any are found whose date reaches the limit, new bonds are made and
mailed for execution that they may displace the old ones.
The number of employes in tho bond division during tho fiscal year
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The work of the division can, it is believed, be successfully trans

acted by a still further reduction of two persons.
The following is a statement of the transactions of this division dur
ing the past fiscal year :
.1 statement of the operations of the bond division for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Number of Presidential cases recorded and npon which appointment papers,
bonds, etc., were mailed
1, 140
Number of cases of the fourth class recorded and upon which appointment
papers, bonds, etc., were mailed
14, 135
Number of appointment bonds examined, indorsed, and submitted to tho
Postmaster-General for approval
12, 273
Number of bonds returned for correction
3, 697
Number of appointment bonds tiled
12,273
Number of new bonds required under the Postmaster-General's order of May
21,1885
3,277
Number of new bonds required npon request of surety to bo released
607
Number of now bonds required at the instance of tho Third Assistant Post
master-General
252
Number of new bonds required upon recommendations of post-oflico in
spectors
183
Number of new bonds required in consequence of tho extension of tho moneyorder business
472
Number of new bonds required in consequence of tho establishment of tho
postal-note business
384
Number of new bonds scut upou requests from postmasters
654
Total number of new bonds required
5,829
Number of new bonds received, examined, indorsed, and submitted to tho
Postmaster-General for acceptance
5, 182
Number of new bonds reported to tho Third Assistant Postmaster-General
682
Number of new bonds reported to the Auditor
5, 182
Number of bonds reported to tho Money-Order Offico
9:52
Number of now bondsfiled
-- 5.182
Number of jackets prepared in sending new bonds
5, 829
Number of commissions prepared and mailed to postmasters
12, 313
Number of commissioned postmasters reported to tho Auditor
1:2, 273
Number of commissioned postmasters reported to tho Third Assistant Post
master-General
. 12,273
Number of commissioned postmasters reported for publication in tho Postal
Bulletin
12,273
Number of commissioned postmasters reported to tho Money-Order Office ... 2, 036
Number of blank designations and oaths mailed to acting postmasters
603
Number of designations and oaths of acting postmasters received, examined,
indorsed, recorded, and filed
428
Number of acting postmasters reported to the Auditor
428
Number of circular letters sent on appointments, establishments, changes of
names and sites, and discontinuances of post-offices
28,270
Number of circulars sent with new bonds
10,976
Number of circular letters relating to terms of service of postmasters sent.. .
487
Number of circulars sent to appointees delinquent in Vho execution of their
bonds
1,783
Number of circular letters accompanying bonds returned for correction
3,697
Number of circulars accompanying commissions sent to postmasters
12,273
Number of surety circulars sent to chief post-office inspector
3, 086
Number of circulars sent to postmasters delinquent in furnishing now bonds. 1,702
Number of circular letters sent notifying sureties of death of postmasters
603
Number of manuscript letters written
4, 144
Number of post-office inspector's reports on responsibility of sureties received,
examined, and tiled
2,976
Number of blank oaths for assistant postmasters, clerks, and employes mailed 40, 137
Number of oaths of assistant postmasters, clerks, and employes received, ex
amined, indorsed, and hied
31,300
Numberof establishments, discontinuances, and changes of names and sites of
post-offices reported to the Second Assistant Postmaster-General
5,782
Numberof establishments, discontinuances, and changes of names and sitesof
post-offices reported to tho Third Assistant Postmaster-General
4,815
Number of establishments, discontinuances, and changes of names and sites of
post-offices reported to tho equipment division
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Number of new offices reported to tho division of post-office supplies

2, 91H
Number of discontinuances reported to the Auditor
1,338
Number of entries made on the books of the division
70, 032
Number of current records in use
3(i
Number of blank forms in use
75
DIVISION OF CORRESPONDENCE.
This division lias charge of the miscellaneous correspondence of the
Department; instructions to postmasters in regard to the discharge of
their duties ; the construction of the postal laws and regulations ; the
adjustment of controversies between postmasters and the public, and
the classification of mail matter.
The following is a summary of the work performed during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1S87 :
Number of letters written to postmasters and private individuals, involv
ing the construction of postal laws and regulations
15,639
Number of telegrams sent in reply to communications requiring the imme
diate action of tbo Department
82
Number of newspaper and periodical publications claiming the right of
admission to tbo mails as second-class matter examined and accepted. .. . 3,925
Number of newspaper and periodical publications claiming the right of
admission to tho mails as second-class matter examined and rejected ...
219
Amount of money collected from publishers of second-class matter for vio
lation of law iu mailing third-class matter inclosed with their publica
tions at the second-class rate
$3, 122. 37
These collections were made through the office of the Third Assist
ant Postmaster General, and were the result of decisions made by this
division.
DIVISION OF POST-OFFICE SUPPLIES.
This division supplies post-offices of the fourth class with eight-ounce
letter-balances, facing-slips, canceling ink, stamping-pads, postmark
ing, rating, and canceling stamps, 38 forms of blanks, and, if the salary
of tho postmaster be $50 per annum or more, with twine and wrapping
paper.
Offices of the third class are furnished, iu addition to the above, with
31 forms of blanks, 4-pound scales, and, when necessary to weigh secondclass matter, 02 and 240 pound scales.
Offices of the first and second classes are furnished, iu addition to
the above, with test-weights, 000-pouud scales when necessary, 18 forms
of blanks pertaining to the free-delivery system, and with 77 items of
stationery.
The Department proper is furnished with 80 items of stationery, blanks,
blank books, labels, records, registers, etc.
WORK DONE BY DIVISION.
The number of requisitions briefed, filled, and filed for the various
classes of articles furnished for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1885,
June 30, 1S8G, and June 30, 1887, is shown by the following :
Table 1.
.

Class of articles.

1884-'85. 1S83-'8G. 188G-'87.

34, BOO
17, 529
3,728
104, osa
(*)
2,700
102,010

Total
* No appropriation.

39, 506
21,537
3, 170
135, 289
3,150
3,175
2U5, 827

51, 357
24, 885
4,122
192, 728
9. 868
4,095
287,055

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The number of packages, registered packages, sacks, and eases of

goods sent out for the same period of time is shown by the following:
Table 2.
Nature of shipment.

1884-'85. 1885-'86. 1886-87.

100,000
535
11,000
427
171,002

200,000
600
15, 557
450
210, G07

266, 589
1,008
27, 884
1,600
297,055

The following table shows quantity of the principal contract articles

furnished for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1885, June 30, 1880, and
June 30, 1887. Owing to the absence of complete records prior to the
present fiscal year, the comparative statemeut as to articles of stationery,
etc., furnished, is incomplete :
Tabi.k 3.
Articles.
Blanks.
Hooks . .
Harking, rating and ami canceling Htanijui
Cotton Iwine
Into twine
Hemp twino
I .'It or balances and scales
Wrapping paper
Canceling ink
lnkiue ..ids
Letter-fiends and follow sheets.
Card blotter
Card-hoard
Snatch blocks
Slide labels
Kxamination cards
Envelopes
Kubber bands
Kubber bauds
Kubber c
IVns.
Pen-holders
Lead-pencils
Writing inks
Mucilage,
Mucilage and inkstands
Spnngo cups and paper weights
Steel erasers and envelope knives.
Shears
Knlers and folders
Carbon and setni-carlwn paper
Kubber stamps
Press-copybooks
Copying and blotting pads
Thumb-tacks
Paper-fasteners
Pen-racks
Seal papers
Sealing-wax
Pins
Pins
--

pounds.
pounds.
pounds.
roams.
pounds.

1884-85.

le8.V8C.

51,409,447
87, 107
65, 140, 760
21,229
i:;o, iiii.i
500, U0O
210, 000
3, 72H
17, 313
(")
(*)

57, 674, 302

125,414
120,644,680
11,230
Kill, ooil
590, 1100
146,000
3,070
20,837
11, 100 ]
0, 475

.sheets.

.gross.

.pounds.
. . .boxes.
..papers.
. . pieces .

* No appropriation.
The amount of the more important portions of clerical labor per
formed for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1885, June 30, 1886, and

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June 30, 1887, is shown by the following table. Minor duties, though
occupying considerable time of the employes, are omitted for the sake
of brevity:
Table 4.
Work.
Entries of record, wrapping paper and twine
Entries of record, stamps
Entries of record, scales
Entries of record, ink and pads
Entries of record, journals
Entries of record, ledgers
Entries of record, order books
Entries of record, itemized accounts
Entries of Government Printing Oflice
Entries of record, on sheet*
!
Accounts kept, itemized
Accounts kept, dollars and cents
Inspection reports
Orders on contractors.
Labels and tags written
Letters written
Receipts written
Memo, bills filed
Duplicate bills passed
Books of record and P. C. books

1881-'85 1885-'86.
4,300
17, 629
3,728

15, 173

4, 500
16, 538
3,170
3,150
3, 744
3, 74 I
1, 212
15,337

-<

172. 000
1,843
8,800
27

406
535
216, 000
1,050
10. 300
648
324
33

The appropriation and expenditures for the fiscal years ended June
30, 1885, June 30, 188G, and June 30, 1887, are shown by the following,
omitting cents for convenience :
Table 5.
Appropria Expended, Appropria Exprnded, Appropria Expended,
tion,
tion.
tion,
1884-'85. 1884-'85. 1885-'80. 1885-'88. 1886-'87. Ie86-'S7.
Wrapping paper
Stationery, Post-Oilice DoStationery, first and secopd
Total

$35, 000
82, 277
25, 000
25, 000
9, 000
65, 000
180, 000
421,277

$34, 997
79, 149
17,802
10, 233
7, 756
40.914
169, 000
365,851

$35, 000
85, 000
20, 000
20, 000
12,600
05, 000
178,012
410,212

$28,910
69. 632
1.302
12, 570
8, 590
41,030
174, 055
330, 110

$30, 000
80,000
10, 000
30, 000
12, 600
55, 000
180, 000
397, 000

$29,971
63, 413
1,043
20, 938
7,5,4
46, 456
tJ 62, 403
331, 738

* An exigency order for 1,500 reams wrapping paper, amounting to $2,200.95, was made as tbe appro
priation was exhausted,
t Balance reserved by printer as percentage of bis enrrentoxpeuses.
The sum of the appropriations for the liscal year ended June 30, 1887r
amounted to $397,600, and the expenditures were $331,740.77, about 83
per cent, of the appropriations. This left at the end of fiscal year
$65,859.23 unexpended, in addition to which there was on hand stock
amounting, as per inventory, to $35,120.05.
WRAPPING PAPER.
As shown in Table 5, the appropriation of $30,000 for wrapping and
facing-slip paper was exhausted, and an exigency order for 1,500 reams
facing-slip paper was made, amounting to $2,200.95, the demands of the
service requiring that amount to carry the post-offices and railway mail
service through the fiscal year. This result was brought about by a
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reduction of the appropriation for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887,
of $5,000 ; by the demands of the service for a better grade of paper for
facing-slips, which was contracted for at an advance of 31 cents per
ream as compared with the price paid for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1886 ; from the increased demand for the slips, they being used to a great
extent in the place" of wooden tags and card slide-labels, and from the
advance in price of an especial manufactured paper. As shown by Table
3, there were furnished to the post offices and the railway mail service
193,091,700 facing-slips, and 21,747 reams wrapping paper during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, as against 120,644,080 facing-slips and
20,837 reams wrapping paper for the previous year. This is an increase
of 72,447,020 slips and 910 reams paper. This does not, however, show
the whole amount of slips used, as some of the larger post-offices and
the divisions of the Railway Mail Service printed their own slips, no re
port of which is made to the Department. Contracts were made in July,
1886, by which the slips were printed for 4J cents per thousand, but for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888, the coutract price has been reduced
to 4 cents per thousand.
It is estimated that an increase of this appropriation to $10,000 will
be required to meet the demands of the service for the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1889.
TWINE.
There was expended from the appropriation of $80,000 for wrapping
twine the sum of $63,413.47 (see Table 5), leaving to the credit of the ap
propriation $'6,586.53. The amount of wrapping twine issued for the
year ended June 30, 18S6, was 836,000 pounds (see Table 3), while the
total amount issued for the present fiscal year was 778,152 pounds, a
decrease in issue of 57,848 pounds.
This decrease accounts in part for the large balance remaining unex
pended. Until the last quarter of the year it was impossible to procure
from the contractors jute twine in sufficient quantities to fully supply
the requirements of postmasters and the Railway Mail Service; hence
this particular twine was issued in small quantities, to the great annoy
ance of postmasters and division superintendents, and often to the
detriment of the Rervice. With the present prompt delivery, the issue
of this twine will largely increase, but the substitution of a coarse jute
twine at a greatly reduced price for the hemp twine heretofore issued,
will materially reduce the cost of twine in general. Taking into con
sideration, however, the price paid for jute twine, the increased number
of pounds likely to be issued and the natural growth of the service, it
is not considered prudent to reduce the appropriation.
It is estimated that the sum of $80,000 will be required to meet the
demands for wrapping twine for year ending June 30, 1889.
BALANCES AND SCALES.
Table 5 shows that from the appropriation of $10,000 for letter bal
ances and scales there has been expended the nnm of $1,013.62, leaving
to the credit of the appropriation $8,956.38. When the contracts were
made in July, 1886, as there remained on hand from the previous year's
stock 1,755 8 ounce balances, which was considered sufficient to carry
the Department through the fiscal year, no contract was made for this
item. It was found, however, before the end of the third quarter that
the 1,755 balances had been issued ; and before the end of the fiscal year
orders had accumulated to the number of 903. As it was not thought

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advisable to purchase these balances on an exigency order, the accu

mulated requisitions were held over to be supplied from contract for
fiscal year ending J une 30, 1888. Had the 903 balances been purchased,
the cost of the same amounting to $2,483.25, it would have reduced the
amount remaining to the credit of the appropriation to $6,473.13. Owing
to the inspections ordered for all fourth-class post-offices, the demand
for balances and scales has greatly increased. For thirty-nine weeks,
from July 1, 1880, to April 1, 1887, the average of orders received was
52 per week, and from April 1, 1S87, to September 1, 1887, twenty-one
weeks, the average was 80 per week, an increase of 28 per week. As
the average of 80 orders for scales per week does not show the full num
ber likely to be received when the inspections are thoroughly organ
ized, it is estimated that 100 orders per week will be nearer the mark.
Taking the average price paid for the different scales this year, $3.74,
it is shown that the present appropriation is too small to cover the cost,
and should the inspections extend largely into the coming year, which
is likely to bo the case, the appropriation would have to be materially
increased to meet the demands upon it.
It is estimated that an appropriation of $15,000 will be required to
meet the demands of the service for the year ending June 30, 1889.
STAMPS, INK, AND PADS.
The appropriation for stamps, ink, and pads for the year ended June
30, 1887, was $30,000, and the expenditures were $20,938.08 (see Table
5), leaving a balance.of $9,061.92. There were issued during the year
17,500 stamps, 13,575 pounds of ink, and 10,411 pads (see Table 3). This
was an increase of issues over previous year of 4,270 stamps, 2,475
pounds of ink, and 4,936 pads. The rapid increase in the deinauds for
these articles is shown by a comparison of the issues for the mouths
of July and August, 1886, with those of the corresponding mouths 'of
the year 1887, which shows that an excess of 809 stamps, 888 pounds of
ink, and 1,671 pads were issued during the two months of the year
1887 over the corresponding months of the previous year. This is ac
counted for, as in the case of balauces and scales, by the inspections now
being made. As only about one-quarter of the offices have been sup
plied with these articles this year, consuming over two-thirds of the
appropriation, and as these inspections are likely to continue into the
following year, the necessity of an increased appropriation will be
apparent.
It is estimated that an appropriation of $40,000 will be required for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
STATIONEEY, FIEST AND SECOND CLASS.
The appropriation for stationery for offices of the first and second
classes for the year ended June 30, 1887, was $55,000. From this amount
there have been expended $46,456.19 (see Table 5), leaving a balance in
favor of the appropriation of $8,543.81. Included in this amount ex
pended is $500, the estimated amount necessary to cover all outstand
ing authorized expenditures of first and second class postmasters, where
quarterly accounts have not been presented, and which are chargeable
to this appropriation. This good showing is the result of the advanta
geous contracts made for this year, and the painstaking manner in which
the supplies have been cared for and distributed. Prior to June 30,
1886, there was no inventory kept of the amount of stock on hand at
the close of each year's business, consequently no comparison can be

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made with years previous to that date. During the fiscal year 1885-'86
there was expended the sum of $41,039, leaving stock on hand to the
value of $13,599.93. During the year 1886-'87 there were purchased
and paid for out of this appropriation stock and miscellaneous supplies
to the amount of $46,456.19, and there was on hand June 30, 1887, stock
valued at $22,658.94. Comparing the amounts expended for the two
years, 18S5-'86 and 1886-'87, amounting to $41,039.64 and $46,456.19,
respectively, it would seem that a greater sum was used during the lat
ter period than was necessary to perform the same service for the pre
vious year, but by contrasting the inventories of stock on hand at the
close of each year, $13,599.93 and $22,658.94, respectively, and adding
to the last-named amount the cost of extra supplies necessary to meet
the demands of the natural growth of the service and the furnishing of
supplies to the 9 divisions of the railway mail service, the 12 post-office
inspectors in charge, and the 22 additional second-class offices estab
lished, amounting to $2,976, not heretofore furnished, it will be shown
that a better and more extended service has been performed during the
last-named period at a reduced cost to the Department.
It is estimated that it will require $55,000 to meet the exigencies of
the service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
STATIONERY, POST-OFFIOE DEPARTMENT.
The appropriation and expenditures for stationery and free-penalty
envelopes for the Post Office Department for the year ended June 30,
1887, was $12,600 and $7,514.35, respectively (see Table 5), leaving a
balance of $5,085.65 unexpended. During the year 1885-'86 there was
expended the sum of $8,590.08, the stock on hand at the close of the
year amounting to $3,065.03. For the year 1886-'87 there were paid
out of this appropriation $7,514.35, and on hand June 30, 1887, supplies
valued at $2,746.42. Bv comparing the amounts expended for the two
years 1885-VS6 and lS86-'87, $8,590.08 and $7,514.35, respectively, and
the stock on hand as showu by the inventories for the same periods,
$3,065.03 and $2,746.42, it will be shown that while the inventory stock
on hand June 30, 1886, exceeds in value that for the same period ending
June 30, 1887, by $318.61, this amount is offset by the difference in the
expenditures for the two years of $1,075.73, or an actual reduction of
the cost of supplies for the use of the Department of $757.12 for the
year ended June 30, 1887, as compared with the previous year.
This reduction in the cost of supplies furnished the Department is
due to the same causes assigned in the case of the appropriation for
offices of the first and second classesthe order prohibiting the indis
criminate issuing of supplies to clerks and messengers, and from the
more economical use of articles issued to the different bureaus and di
visions. As in the case of stock remaining on hand for post-offices of
the first and second classes prior to the fiscal year 1885-'86, no inven
tory was kept ; therefore, comparison can not be made with years prior
to that date.
From the lack of knowledge of the demands likely to be made upon
this appropriation for the year 1888-'89, 1 am unable to give an opinion
as to the advisability of an increase or reduction of the appropriation,
and submit the estimate at the same amount as for the present year.
PRINTING AND BINDING.
From the appropriatiou of $180,000 for printing, binding, etc., there
have been furnished by the Government Printer 60,581,303 blanks,

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357

books, etc. (see Table 3), at a cost of $162,403.24 (see Table 5), leaving
apparently an unexpended balance of $17,596.76. This, however, is not
the fact, as requisitions were made upon the Government Printer for
blanks, books, etc., the demands of the service requiring the same, suf
ficient to have reduced this apparent balance to a nominal amount, but
were held up by bim until the beginning of the present fiscal year, for
the purpose of retaining a sufficient amount of this appropriation to
cover the Post-Office Department's proportion of his current expenses.
The amount thus retained is about 9 per cent, of ihe appropriation.
There was an actual increase of 2,781,587 blanks, books, etc., furnished
for the year ended June 30, 1887, and if the number were added for
which requisitions were made and held up by the Government Printer,
a larger increase would be shown. In view of this fact, and the in
creased demands likely to be made upon this appropriation from the
natural growth of the. service, an addition should be made to this ap
propriation of at least 15 per cent.
It is estimated that an appropriation of $207,000 will be required to
meet the demands for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
Estimate of appropriations for fiscal year ending June 30, 1689.
Wrapping and facing-slip paper
Wrapping twine
Lettrr balances and scales
Postmarking, rating, and canceling stamps, ink, and pads
Stationery, first and second class post-offices
Stationery and- free-penalty envelopes, Post-Office Department
Printing, binding, etc

$40, 000
80,000
15, 000
40,000
!>!S, 000
1*2, 600
207,000

Total
449,000
The present clerical force of this division consists of 19 clerks, mes
sengers, and laborers, This number is insufficient to do the work re
quired in the business manner and with the attention to details that
the quantity and value of the articles demand. Table 5 shows that ar
ticles to the value of $331,740.70 were received and issued from this di
vision for the year ended June 30, 1887. To handle and account for the
articles representing this amount, consisting of thousands of tons and
millions of articles, in a prompt and accurate manner requires an amount
of manual labor and clerical work that the present force is inadequate
to perform.
The want of sufficient store room nearly doubles the amount of labor
required, both manual and clerical, to supply the demands made upon
this division. The present system of book keeping as applied to ar
ticles issued to first and second class post-offices, representing a money
valuation, should be introduced for all offices, thereby preventing du
plicate orders being filled, excessive demands being made from careless
ness or otherwise, and in order to better know the wants and require
ments of the different post-offices. Keceipts covering items should be
required from all postmasters where the articles issued represent a
money valuation of amount sufficient to demand the same, but particu
larly so in the case of stationery issued to first and second class offices,
postmasters frequently claiming that they have not received certain sup
plies weeks and months after the records of this office show that the
goods have been forwarded.
Sufficient force should also be at hand to take accurate account of all
blanks and books received from the Government Printer and goods
from contractors. All of this, however, has been attempted so far as

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possible with the foree at hand, but with only partially satisfactory re
sults. The rapidly increasing correspondence required to understandingly carry on the business of tHis division demands a stenographer and
type writer.
It would seem that the interests of the Department would be better
served by relieving the Superintendent from the clerical work of the
correspondence, thereby enabling him to devote more time to the gen
eral details of the division.
I would, therefore, respectfully request that an allotment of eight
men be made to this division, consisting of six clerks, inclusive of the
stenographer and type-writer, and two messengers or laborers.
SALARY AND ALLOWANCE DIVISION.
The duties of the Salary and Allowance division may be briefly
stated as follows :
The adjustment of the salaries of Presidential postmasters, or postmas
ters of the first, second, and third classes ; the consideration of appli
cations for allowances for clerk-hire, rent, fuel, light, furniture, miscel
laneous and incidental expenditures; the examination of the quarterly
returns or accounts of postmasters at offices of the first and second
classes before they are finally passed by the Auditor of the Treasury for
the Post Office Department ; the regulation of the salaries and duties of
the employes necessary for the proper transaction of the postal business
in the larger post-offices; the supervision and regulation of the box-rent
rates, and the deposits for keys for lock-boxes; and the management of
the large and constantly increasing correspondence relative to the sub
ject-matter stated.
In addition to the regular duties, as above stated, the work of review
ing and readjusting the salaries of postmasters and ex postmasters at of
fices of the third, fourth, and fifth classes, under the act of Congress ap
proved March 3, 1883, was assigned to the division, by verbal order ot
Postmasttr-General Gresham, April 7, 1884. This largo and impor
tant work has been carried on under the supervision of the chief, and
has progressed as rapidly as possible with the limited additional force
of detailed clerks assigned to the work.
The duties of the division have been more than doubled, also, by the
act of Congress approved March 3, 1883, which requires an annual ad
justment of the salaries of Presidential postmasters to take effect at the
beginning of each fiscal year (July 1) instead of a biennial adjustment,
as heretofore authorized. The fourth annual adjustment of the salaries
of Presidential postmasters was made upon the basis of the gross re
ceipts accruing at the respective offices for the four quarters ended
March 31, 1887.
Additional duties have also been imposed upon the division by the
act of Congress approved June 29, 1886, to take effect July 1, 18SC,
which provides that clerks doing money-order business at offices of the
first and second classes shall be compensated from the allowance for
clerk-hire as made by this office: and that the commissions accruing on
money-order business from the date named shall be returned as a part
of the revenue of the Department.

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359

The various operations of the division during the past year are shown
in the following tabulated statement, viz :
Tabulated statement of the operations of the Salary and Allowance Division for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1887.
Fiacal year l886-'87.
Tot :il
number.
Letters received
Letters written
Circular letters sent out

Allowances for clerk-hire made

Total amount allowed for clerks in post-offices

'.
Allowances for clerk-hire declined
Allowances for lent, fuel, and light made
Total amount allowed for rent, fuel, and light
Allowances for rent, fuel, and light declined
Allowances for miscellaneous items made
Total amount allowed for miscellaneous items
Allowances for miscellaneous items declined
Allowances for furniture mado
Total amount allowed for furniture
Allowances for furniture declined
<
Allowances for stationery declined
Allowances for advertising mado
Total amount allowed for advertising
Allowances for advertising declined
Cases sent to chief post-office Inspector for information ......
Fourth-class offices reported by the Auditor, where the annual compensa
tion of the postmaster amounts to $1,000, exclusive of money-order com
missions

Fourth-class offices assigned to the Presidential class

Aggregate amount required to pay the saluriesof postmasters at the above
Presidential offices (118) for one year
Special adjustments of postmasters' salaries
Aggregate sum required to pay the above increased salaries for one year ..
Postmasters' salaries reduued and discontinued
Aggregate amount saved by salari
I and discontinued, as above. . .
Total number of salaries of postmasre adjusted during the year

ate amount of salaries involve* in the (2,478) adjustments, as above.

1 post-offices (salary of po*tr ster $3,000 to $6,000 a year).
ss post-offices (salary of poi master $2,000 to $2,9l>0 a year)
1 post-offices (salaryfit post aster$l,O11O to $1,900 a year)
Total number of Presidential post-offi a, June 30, 1887
Total amount required for salaries, Presidential pi
as above.
(2.330) for one year
Allowances for clerk-hire reduced and discontinued
Amount saved by clerk-hire reduced and discontinued
Allowances for rent, fuel, and light reduced and discontinued
Amounteaved by rent, fuel, and light reduced ami discontinued
Applications forreadjiistmcnt of postmasters' salaries, underact of March
3, 1888, received and plaocd on file
Applications under act of March 3, 1883, reviewed to date
Number found below the 10 per cent, requirement of law
Total number allowed to date
Aggregate amount allowed for back pay of postmasters to date
Kniployea (average)
" , review of postmasters' salaries (average)

Aggregate
allowance.

29, 83
35,508
25, 314
4, 737
$5, 391. 572. 99
2,455
1,359
496, 705. 50
683
6,726
3,131
24, 030 26
907
'207
" '9,'960.'28
243
436
118
LIS
124, 200. 00
124,300.00
6, 700. 00
2, 478
'l.'OM,'600.00
82
435
1,81!)
2,336
3, 880, 300. 00
1, 107
2i2,898.66
""76
18, 379. 00
61. 040
64. 453
32,880
21, 673
1, 050, 915. 66
6.2
11.5
119

* Postal and money-order.

The number of letters received during the fiscal year ended June 30,
1887, amounted to 29,834, an increase of 5,803, or 24.1 per cent., as com
pared with 1880 ; and 7,901, or 30.4 per cent, more than the number for
the year 188.5. The number of letters written amounted to 35,508, an
increase of 5,403, or 18.1 per cent, over 1880. Twenty-five thousand
three hundred and fourteen circular-letters were sent out, an increase
of 10,228, or 07.8 per cent, as compared with 1880.
Four thousand seven hundred and thirty-seven allowances for clerkhire were made, an increase of 1,325, or 38.8 per cent., as compared with
1886. The number of applications for clerk-hire declined was 2,455, an

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increase of 728, or 42.1 per cent, as compared with the year 1880.
These applications were occasioned chiefly by the operation of the act
of June 29, 188G, relative to money-order clerk-hire.
One thousand three hundred and fifty-nine allowances for rent, fuel,
and light, were made, being an increase of C, as compared with 1886.
Six hundred and eighty-three applications for allowances for rent,
fuel, and light, were declined, being an increase of 15, as compared with
1886.
Six hundred and fifty-four allowances for furniture for post-offices were
made ; and 907 applications for furniture were declined.
Two hundred and seven allowances for advertising were made, the
aggregate amount allowed being $9,966.28; and 243 applications for
advertising were declined.
One hundred and eighteen post-offices of the fourth class were re
ported by the Auditor where the annual compensation of the postmaster
amounted to $1,000 for four quarters exclusive of money-order com
missions. All of the said offices (118) were assigned to the third class ;
the aggregate of the salaries of the postmasters thereat making a total
of $ 124,200, an increase of 61 offices and $63,200 for compensation of
postmasters as compared with 1886.
The special adjustments of postmasters' salaries numbered 119, involv
ing the aggregate amount of $124,300 for salaries of postmasters.
There were 4 sal.ries of postmasters reduced and discontinued, mak
ing a saving of $6,700.
The total number of salaries of Presidential postmasters adjusted
during the year amounted to 2,478, and the aggregate amount involved
for salaries in all the adjustments amounted to $4,004,600.
The allowances for clerk-hire reduced or discontinued during the year
numbered 1,107, making a saving of $212,898.
Seventy-six allowances for rent, fuel, and light were reduced or dis
continued during the year, making a saving of $18,379.
From April 7, 1884, the date when the work of reviewing and read
justing the salaries of postmasters and ex-postmasters of the third,
fourth, and fifth classes, under the act of Congress approved March 3,
1883, was assigned verbally to this division by the Postmaster-General,
61,040 applications for review of salaries under the said act have been
received and placed on the files of the Department. The number of
applications reviewed and readjusted to date number 54,453. Of this
number 21,573 have been allowed, involving the aggregate additional
amount for compensation or back pay of postmasters of $1,050,915.66.
Thirty-two thousand enjht hundred and eighty applications were re
viewed and found to be below the 10 per cent, requirement of law, or
for periods outside the dates defined by the said act.
A tabulated statement is herewith respectfully submitted showing
the operations of the division for the fiscal years 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883,
1884, 1885, 1886, and 1887, with the increase of work since 1880:

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361

Table showing volume of business transacted in the salary and allowance division, office of
the First Assistant Postmaster-General, for the fiscal years ended.June ItO, 1880, 1681, 1882,
1883, 1884, 1885, 1836, and 1837. and increase of work since 1880.
Fiscal year endt-d Juue 30-

Increase
of work
of 1887
over
1880.
uw.

Itelll.i.
1880.
Letters received
Letters answered
Circular letters scntnut.
Allowances for clerk-hire
made
I
Allowances fore Icrk-hiudeclined
....|
Allowances for rent, fuel,
and light uiade
Allowances forTeut, fuel,
aud light declined
Allowancesfor miscella
neous items made
Allowances for miscella
neous items declined..
Allowauces for furniture
made
Allowances forfurniture
declined
Allowances for station
ery made
Allowances for station
ery declined
Allowances for advertis
ing made ... Allowances foradvertisCases referred to chief
post-office inspector. . .
Speoial adjustments
postmasters salaries. .
Biennial adjustments
postmasters' salaries..
Fourth-class post-offices
reported by the Audit
or, where the annual
compensation of the
post master amounts to
$1,000, exclusive o f
money-order commisPresidential offices rele
gated to the fourth
class
Fourth-class offices as
signed to the third
claws
Lease cases prepared. . Leases in operation
Cases of all kinds made
special
Discontinued rent, fuel,
and light
Discontinued clerk-hire.
Presidential post-offices.
Claims for readjustment
of postmasters' sala
ries under act of
March 3, 1883
Bailway-mail allowances
Employes (average) .

4,898
5,160

4, 255
4,751

1,336
1,929

1,694
1,603
379
144
703
.-,:!!
117
337
t;:;:,
19

48

34
251

1,704

1882.

1883. I 1884.

is*:..

lt.-O.

8.800
7, 308
13,503
2,280
1.U94
49U
171
3, 177
855
'J.'iS
244
2,628
918
J I
3!l
180
238
2,012

10, 520
10,002
14,483
2,758
2, 604
2, 461
022
4,070
2,501
543
913
3, 239
1, 128
368
120
Ml

17, 837
21,393
21,228
3, 917
1,319
2, 518
9117
4, 551
1,613
647
779
C)
207
218
lie
283
328
319
4,875

21, 873
28,332
24,944
3,352
1,688
1,690
507
4, 709
1,356
578
5:).'.

24, 031
30,105
15,086
3,412~
I +1,727
1,353
668
4, 983
2, 130
523
720

29. 834
35, 508
25, 314
4, 737
2, 455
1, 359
683
0. 726
3, 131
U5I
907

5ii
232
13U

128
240
214
278

2(17
243
426

228

41

H 57

118

184

45

>)

41
(?)
K)
181
110
720
2,233

+57
It)
(t)

118

107
122
2,244

76
1,107
2, 336

15 |
145
33
313

1,863

17
2, C03

174
176
228
378
22
217
2, 176

218
37
298
194
-'17
92
.', 323

6, 537 26,892 16. 521 11,897 11,189

i"43

'"uitV '11+13 ifn.'e

+Decrease.
* Transferred to division of post-office supplies.
t Relative to stationary, fiscal year ended June 30, 1883.
t Transferred to law and lease clerk.
^Transferred to office of Second Assistant Postmaster-General.
II Eight employes on review of postmasters' salaries (1885aud 1886).
11 Eleven + employes on review of postmasters' salaries (1887).

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362

ADJUSTMENT OP PRESIDENTIAL POSTMASTERS' SALARIES.

In compliance with the requirements of the act of Congress ap
proved March 3, 1883, making provisions for annual instead of biennial
adjustments, as heretofore, the fourth annual adjustment of the salaries
of Presidential postmasters, or postmasters at offices of the first,
second, and third classes, was made upon the basis of the gross re
ceipts which accrued at the respective offices for the four quarters ended
March 31, 1887, to take effect July 1, 1887.
This adjustment was made as usual upon the gross receipts for one
year or four quarters at the new or reduced rate of postage. The sal
aries of postmasters at 2,359 post offices were reviewed. The review
resulted in 82 post-offices being assigned to the first class, 435 to the
second class, and 1,819 to the third class. This was a net increase of 7
first-class offices, 35 second-class offices, and 50 third-class offices
from the date named. Two new offices (third class) were added to the
Presidential list from July 1, 1887; 22 offices (all third class) were rele
gated to the fourth class from the same date, making the total number
of Presidential offices July 1, 1887, 2,336, an increase of 92 offices, or
4-f per cent., as compared with the number of offices July 1, 1S86.
The aggregate amount required to pay the salaries of Presidential
postmasters was $3,880,300, an increase of $194,800, or 5+ per cent., as
compared with the same item July 1, 1886.
The grand total of gross receipts which accrued at the Presidential
offices for the four quarters ended March 31, 1887, amounted to $35,176,161.67, being an increase of $2,684,610.09, or 8+ per cent., as compared
with the receipts as shown by the adjustment which took effect July
1, 1886.
The aggregate of the salaries of postmasters will absorb 11.03 per
cent, of the revenue of the Presidential offices, being 0.31 per cent, less
than the percentage shown by the adjustment of 1886.
The grand total of the gross receipts which accrued at these officesfor the four quarters ended March 31, 1887, is 74.84 per cent, of the rev
enue of the Department for the same period.
The several adjustments of the salaries of Presidential postmasters
made in accordance with the requirements of the act of March 3, 188 J,
to take effect October 1, 1883, July 1, 1884, July 1, 1885, July 1, 1886,
and July 1, 1887, are herewith stated, viz :

Aggregate
receipts wbicb
accrued at
Presidential
offices.

Per cont. of
aggregate
receipts ab
sorbed by
postmasters'
salaries.

Percent, of
entire reve
nue of
Post-Office
Department
wbich ac
crued at
Presidential
offices.

$1, 680 $33, 535, 253. 95

1,648 33, 031,697.33
1,625 31, 792, 220. 55
1,642 32,491,551.58
1,661 35, 176, 101. 67
1,653 33,205,377.02
1

11. 06
11.59
11.42
11.34
11.03
11.29

74.28
74.80
75. 36
74.07
74.84
74.67

Aggregate Average
Number salaried of salary of
ofPresiden- Presiden* Presiden
tial offices. tial post- tial postmailers. masters.

Date.

October 1, 1883
Julv 1,1884
July 1,1885
July 1,1887
Average

2,195 $3, 707, 500

2,323 3, 828, 700
2,233 3, 630, 600
2,244 3, 685, 500
2,336 3,880,300
2,266 3,746,520 1
1

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363

I alsosubmitatabulated statement, arranged by States and Territories

in alphabetical order, showing the number of Presidential post-offices ;
the aggregate salaries of postmasters ; and the aggregate receipts for
the lour quarters ended March 31, 1887, as follows:
Statement showing the number of Presidential post-offices in the several States and Terri
tories, and the aggregate salaries of the postmasters thereat, as adjusted to take effect July 1,
Aggregate
Number of
Presidential Aggl't'gKtP receipts, four
post-offices ; salaries of ouarters
adjustment of postmasters. ended March
31, 1887.
July 1, 1887.

States.

Alabama..
Alaska
Arka
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Colombia
Florida
Georgia..
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa..
KeDtucky
Maryland
Massachusetts. . .
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri...
Montana...... ...
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire .
New Jersey
,
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina..
0hi<
III,-;egon
,
Pennsylvania ..
Khode Island...
Sonth Carolina.
Tennessee
Texas
,
Utah.
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia.
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .

.
'-

l!l
4
17
n
53
41!
Ii
1
17
n
s
178
87
124
110
39
12
38
It
126
MM
51
24
11
71
7
n
64
Jin8
24
138
14
1M
II
18
26
18
5
25
31
13
16
77
5

31,500
7. 100
27, 100
1!0, 500
46,400
95,200
68,100
10,100
5.000
30, 000
49,000
6,700
282, 400
144, 000
198, 500
176, 200
04, 000
19,200
62, 000
32, 100
224, 600
177, 600
80, 600
34. 400
118,400
18, 700
108,300
10, 000
50,800
11(1, 900
13, 100
382,000
38,600
241,300
22, 300
287, 700
22, 500
27,
42, 200
7(iil
115, 800
9,000
41, 'Jin
54,5i'0
20. 500
23, 900
124, 100
8,600
3,880,300 35,176,101.67

Grand total gross receipts

*35, 176, 161. 67
Grand total postmasters' salaries
3, 860, 300. 00
Percentage of gross receipts absorbed by salaries
11.03
The grand total of gross receipts of Presidential offices for the four quarters ended March 31, 1887,
amounted to 74.84 per cent of the revenue of tho Post-Office Department for the same period.

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

364

REVIEW OP SALARIES OF POSTMASTERS OF THE THIRD, FOURTH, AND

FIFTH CLASSES, UNDER THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1883.
In previous reports (see Report of the Postmaster-General for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1885, pages 217, 218, and 219, and Report for 1886,
pages 155, 156, and 157) a summary of the work of reviewing the sala
ries of postmasters and ex-postmasters of the third, fourth, and fifth
classes, as required by the act of Congress approved March 3, 1883, as
construed by the Attorney-General of the United States under date of
February 13, 1884, and reaffirmed June 14, 1884,, has been given from
the time the work was placed in my charge by Judge Gresham, April
7, 1884, to and including the completion of the second schedule for the
State of Arkansas, August 17, 1886. Since that date the work has pro
gressed as rapidly as possible with the limited clerical force at com
mand, and the second schedules for thirty-seven States and Territories
have been completed as follows : California, Arizona, Colorado, Con
necticut, Dakota, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Indian Territory, Kausas, Kentucky, Maine, Louisiana, Vermont,
Mississippi, Rhode Island, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mon
tana, New Mexico, Washington Territory, Nevada, Utah, South Caro
lina, Oregon, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Missouri, and New York. The second schedules for the
other States and Territories are being completed as rapidly as possible.
The second schedule for the State of Ohio is now iu process of review.
Fifty-four thousand four hundred and fifty three claims have been
reviewed, and 21,573 have been allowed ; 32,880 were found to be below
the 10 per cent, requirement of the law, or for periods outside the dates
defined by the act. At the present time, including the claims for the
second schedule of Ohio, 6,578 claims are on file for consideration. This
is the total number of claims that can be considered, as the act of Con
gress appioved August 4, 1886, limited the presentation of claims to
January 1, 1887.
The total amount allowed as additional compensation to date, includ
ing the amount reported as stated in the report for 18S6, which was un.
provided for at the last session of Cougress, is $1,050,915.60. This sum
exceeds the amounts appropriated by Congress to date by $435,435.70,
the aggregate amount appropriated by Congress being as follows:
Under act approved July 7, 1884
$45, 213. 80
Under act approved March 3, 1885
178, 481. 23
Under act approved August 4, 1886
380, 209. 46
Total
Total amount allowed to date
Unappropriated for to date

603,904.49
1, 050, 915. 66
435, 435. 70

A tabulated statement showing the progress of the work of reviewing

the said salaries from April 7, 1884, to date, is hereby submitted, viz :

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365

Statement showing progress of the work of reviewing the adjustment of the salaries of post
masters at offices of the third, fourth, and fifth classes, in compliance with the require
ments of the act of March 3, 1883.
ofTotal
number
reviceawsed.s
Si
<Mo aO
2V &*
8s

States.

Alabama
Indiana
Iowa
Connecticut
Arizona
Dakota
Florida
Colorado
Kansas
Arkansas
Georgia
Califnrnia
Delaware
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
M.in land
Massachusetts. .
Michigan
Minnesota
M Usi^sippi
Missouri
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Nebraska.
New Hampshire .
Montana
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina . .
Ohio
I'ennsj'lvania
Khod* Island
South Carolina. . .
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
"Washington
West Virginia ...
Wisconsiu
Wyoming
Idaho
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Arizona
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Indian Territory .
Kansas .

1
1
x
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
]
1
\
1
J
1
1
1
1
1
1
]
1
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12. 521. 84
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55, 103. 34
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45, 562. 70
144,872.17
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22,111.66
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56, 850. 60
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9, 890. 33
8, 487. 45
16,165.37
5,705.00
204,134.26
180,643.27
103,091.51
1,204. 50
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6, 157. 42
103. 54
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2, 634. 06
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3,486.93
1,506.02
2, 020. 40
3,422.31
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38, 747. 72
5, 80rt. 25
1,947.86
7, 657. 28
12,401.77
13,389.55
10, 947. 89
5. 269. 72
2,905.61
13,994.72
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1,138.53
2. 125.48
5, 409. 13
176. 83
0, 289. 94
77,059.2*
4, 967. 40
104,522.03
111,410.51
3, 060. 46
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10, 764.79
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728. 74
20, 007. 64
39, 306. 92
281. 73
85.42
6, 995. 03
4,371.68
6, 683. 64
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13,730.88
476. 75
2, 456. 65
2,721.06
4, 873. 38
1,271.40
58, 274. 80
57,816 85
29,111 87
124. 67
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21,721. 18
18,981.16
1,826.03

REPORT OF TUE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement shott ing progress of the work of reviewing the adjustment of the salaries of post
master* of the third, fourth, and fifth classesContinued.
-~
7-*- -

II

States.
fr a
May _'
4
4
in
2U
31
June 1
11
2
3

July

Vermont.
Mississippi
Rhodo Island ..
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Montana
New Mexico...
I Washington ...
Nevada
Utah.
! Sourti Carolina ..
Oregon Nebraska
North Carolina ..
New Hampshire .
Minnesota
New Jersey
Missomi
New York
Total .

c -R
_'!l9
m
134
775
1,183
1, 595
14
III
39
).-.
97
94
ISO
152
387
.".7!l
781
792
1,418
3,997
54, 453

II
ill
74
58
334
111"
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1
4
8
13
22
.'II
54
41
182
20(1
292
325
623
1,8311

$17,426.10
12.452.90
7, 028. 77
36, 269. 97
118. 931. 32
94, .'98 31
138 00
2,352. 18
1,819.61
4, : 81. 98
1,381.00
5,901. 12
7. 787. 65
3. 983. 82
12,032. 81
36. 164. 08
28, 263. 69
37,314.70
81,675. 09
242, 595. 57

21, 573 j 3, 739, 771. 72

1, 050, 915. 66

BOXES AND BOX KENTS.

Post-office boxes serve a threefold purpose, to wit: First, as an ac
commodation to the patrons of the office; second, as a convenience to'
the postmasters; and, third, as a source of revenue.
They are classed as call boxes, lock boxes, and lock drawers, and are
provided as follows :
(I) In Government buildings by the Treasury Department.
(12) At first and second class post-offices the lessor, by agreement in
bis lease, sometimes provides them.
(3) Individuals may provide lock boxes or drawers for their own use
under section 4!)0 Postal Laws aud Eegulations, edition of 1887.
(4) In all other cases the necessary boxes must be furnished and kept
in repair by the postmaster.
The revenue derived from the rent of boxes at Presidential post-of
fices, or offices of the first, second, and third classes, is included in the
gross receipts accruing at the offices in making the annual adjustment
of Presidential postmasters' salaries. The said postmasters, therefore,
receive, indirectly, a part of the box rents in the sum allowed as com
pensation. At the fourth-class offices all the box rents practically go
to the postmasters, the Government receiving no revenue therefrom.
The supervision of box-rent rates by the Department has greatly im
proved this branch of the service, securing greater uniformity of prices,
better accommodation to the box renters, and increasing the revenue
from box rents.
KEY DEPOSITS.
At post-offices in public buildings under the control of the Treasury
Department, and in buildings leased by the Government, postmasters
are required to exact in advance a deposit of 50 cents for each key de

FIRST ASSISTANT

KEY DEPOSITRECOMMENDATIONS.

367

livered to the renter of a lock box or drawer, as security against its loss,
snch deposit to be refunded when the key is returned. Postmasters
who provide their own boxes may require a key deposit at their offices
not to exceed 50 cents per key, but if they omit the deposit they must
advise the First Assistant Postmaster-General.
In the Government buildings where the lock boxes and drawers are
furnished by the Treasury Department the postmaster will deliver
amounts collected for key deposits to the custodian of the building, who
is charged with keeping such boxes, and drawers, and keys in repair,
and who will return the amount upon surrender of the key.
At offices in buildings leased by the Government, with box outfits
covered bythe lease, the postmasters are required to hold such keydepositsas a trust fund, subject to return on application upon forfeiture
as required by the postal regulations.
The modified regulations allowing postmasters who provide their own
boxes to exercise their discretion in collecting a deposit for keys, has im
proved this branch of the service very much. But during the past year
many postmasters and box-renters have complained that the regulation
requiring a deposit of 50 cents for each key issued is unjust, because
the amount (50 cents) is deemed exorbitant, as the actual cost of a key
will not exceed 20 cents. In many instances postmasters have been
unable to rent boxes because the would-be patrons refused to rent boxes
rather than make a deposit of 50 cents for the key.
Notwithstanding the fact, therefore, that offices located in Govern
ment buildings under the control of the Treasury Department are re
quired to exact in advance a deposit of 50 cents for each key, I recom
mend that the regulation requiring a deposit of 50 cents for each key
be modified by fixing the key-deposit rate at 25 cents for each key. I
am of opinion that a reduction of' the key deposit rate from 50 cents to
'25 cents will enable postmasters to rent more boxes, and thereby mate
rially increase the revenue derived from box-rents.
LEGISLATION RECOMMENDED.
ALLOWANCES FOR REST FOR THIRD-CLASS OFFICES.
I renew the recommendation heretofore made by this office, that the
Government pay the office rent at post-offices of the third class. At
tention has been invited to this important matter (see Reports of the
Postmaster-General for 1884, pages 20 and 79 ; 1885, page 225 ; and
1886, pages 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 158, and 159) ; but favorable action has
not been taken by Congress. As heretofore stated by the PostmasterGeneral (see Report of the Postmaster-General for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1884, page 20), " there is no reason why these expenses should
not be paid at third-class post-offices as well as at first and second class
offices."
In the appropriation act for the postal service for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1886, the Department had discretionary authority to lease
premises for use of post-offices of the third class, but that authority
ceased and terminated June 30, 1880.
I recommend that authority be granted and the necessary appropria
tion be made by Congress for paying rent for third-class post-offices.
I submit herewith a tabulated statement showing the number of
these offices of each grade by States and Territories in effect July 1,
1887, being a table of 1,819 offices, or an increase of 50, as compared
with the number of third-class offices July 1, 1886.

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

368

Statement showing the number of third-class post-offices in each State and Territory, ar
ranged to exhibit the number of each grade (salary $1,000 to $1,900, inclusive)r from July
1, 1887.
Postmasters' salaries.
State*.
$1,000. $1,100. ; $1,200. $1,300. $1,400. $1,500. $1,600. '$1,700. $1,800. $1,900
Alabama .
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District ofColumbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
ftttnoii
Indian Territory .
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts ...
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire .
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina. . .
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania . . .
Rhode Island . . .
South Carolina ...
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia . . .
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total

18
11
3
"h
l
13
10
4
4
8
1
a
i
4
(1
1
17
3
13
1
21
1

18
2
10
1I
11 I
1 I

13
1

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i
1
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12*2

232

170

254

2J2

1
3
199

176

116

FIRST ASSISTANTFREE DELIVERY SYSTEM.

369

MONEY-ORDER CLERK-HIRE.
The recommendation of this office (see Report of the Postmaster-Gen
eral for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1885, page 226) relative to moneyorder clerk-hire was favorably considered by Congress, but in the act
approved June 29, 1SS6, to take effect July 1, 1886, provision was not made
lor the payment of money-order clerk-hire. An estimate for this pur
pose made by this office was included in the deficiency bill of the last
session, but the said bill failed to become a law. Therefore no pro
vision has yet been made for this purpose for the fiscal year ended June
30. 1887. This matter, in my judgment, should receive early and favor
able consideration by Congress.
The recommendation of this office (see Report of the Postmaster-Gen
eral for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1886, page 160), that provision be
made for the payment of rent for a branch of the Washington, D. C,
post-office, known as " Station C," located on F street northwest, be
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, was favorably considered by
Congress, and the Postmaster-Geueral was authorized to rent a suitable
building for the use of the said station at a rate not exceeding $1,000
per annum. Accordingly, premises No. 1413 F street northwest were
leased at not exceeding $1,000 per annum for rent for a term of one
year from July 1, 1887.
THE FREE-DELIVERY SYSTEM.
At the close of the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, there were 189
free-delivery offices, an increase of 8 over the preceding year, the new
offices established being Bradford, Pa. ; Birmingham, Ala. ; Wichita,
Kans. ; Winona, Minn. ; Battle Creek, Mich. ; Rutland, Vt. ; Joliet,
and Rock Island, 111. The number of carriers was 5,310 ; an increase
of 469.
The appropriation for the service was $4,928,531.25. The total cost
of the service was $4,618,692.07, leaving a balance unexpended of
$309,839.18. The surplus was caused by the retirement from the serv
ice of a large number of carriers receiving the maximum rate of pay and
the appointment of others to fill the vacancies at the minimum rate, as
required by act of Congress of August 2, 1882. The estimate for 1888'89 is credited with the amount that will probably be saved by these
changes.
48p M G 87
24

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

370

The aggregate results of the operations of the free-delivery system

for the fiscal year and the comparison of the results with the preced
ing year will be shown by the following table :
Aggregate results of the free-delivery service for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Statistics of free delivery.
Number of offices.
Number of carriers
Mail letters delivered
Mail postal cards delivered
Local letters delivered
Local postal cards delivered
Registered letters delivered
Newspapers, etc., delivered
Letters collected
Postal cards collected
Newspapers, etc., collected
Whole number of pieces handled
Pieces handled per carrier
Total cost of service, including post-office inspect
ors
Average cost per piece, in mills*
Average cost per carrier*
Amount of postage on local matter
Excess of postage on local matter over total cost
of service
'

1886.

1887.

181
4,841
510, 310, 305
109, 829. 038
171,416.284
81,263,920
3, 407, 140
300, 138, 850
531,206,630
150, 077, 294
91,871, 132
1,949,520,699
402, 710
H 312, 300.2.2
70
1889.15
$5, 839, 242. 97
81, 526, 936. 27

189
5,310
677, 354, 923
122, 388, 278
206, 038, 135
93, 545, 734
3, 706, 346
342, 361, 621
617,016,182
170, 079, 552
102, 073,888
, 234, 564, 656
420, 822
|$4, 618, 692. 07
2.0
$867.67
$6, 691, 253. 69
$2, 072, 561. 62

* Based on the aggregate, $4,007,355.95, paid carriers and for incidental

811,336.12 paid post-office inspectors,
t Decrease.

Increase. Per cent.

8
469
67, 044.618
12, 559, 237
84,621,851
12,281,814
299,206
42, 222, 771
85, 809, 546
20, 002, 258
10, 202, 756
!85, 044, 057
18, 112
(8306, 385. 37
t.2
1821.48
j$852, 010. 72
8545, 625. 35
1 not i

The receipts from local postage exceeded the cost of service in 30 of

the 189 offices (an increase of 11 over the previous year). Of the re
maining offices there were 23 which exceeded four-fifths, 31 exceeded
three-fifths, 21 exceeded one-half, 41 exceeded two-fifths, 40 exceeded
one-fifth, and 3 had less than one-fifth of the cost of service.
The cost of service and the local postage at each of the 30 offices above
referred to are given in the following table :
rost-offices at which the local postage exceeded the cost of the service.
Name of office.
Atlanta. Ga
Birmingham. Ala .
Boston, Mass
Brooklyn, N. Y ...
Buffalo. N. Y
Chicago, III
Cincinnati, Ohio . .
Denver, Colo
Detroit, Mioh
Ilulutb. Minn
Elizabeth, N. J....
Kansas City, Mo . .
Lincoln. Nebr
Milwaukee, Wis . .
Montgomery, Ala .
Now Haven, Conn .
New Orleans, La . .
New York, N. Y..
Oranba, Nebr
Philadelphia. Pa . .
Pittsburgh, Pa . . .
Providence, R. I...
Saint Louis, Mo...
Saint Paxil, Minn . .
San Francisco, Cal .
Savannah. Ga
Syracuse, N. Y....
Topeka. Kan*
Troy, N. Y
Wilkes Barro, Pa .

Receipts
Cost
from local of carrier I
$14, 750. 80
4,432.20
501.942.94
316, 937. 05
85, 155.90
534, 103. 78
141,800.17
41,052.92
60, 13a 18
6, 543. 42
12,678.69
55, 469. 59
12, 929. 51
61,959.44
5, 184. 38
35, 085. 92
53, 693. 31
,956,887.37
31,182.72
998,089.43
90, 774. 93
45,401.71
274,123.72
53,231.27
162,573.71
9, 871. 68
22, 21& 99
9, 039. 77
20, 920. 03
9, 384. 97

$14,727.98
3,044.31 !
311, 122. 07
216, 495. 34
59, 706. 31
341,594.98
122, 439. 80
20, 977. 53
64, 161.60 |
4. 790. 01
7,833.96
41.276.90
6, 864.82
49, 044. 26
4, 426. 77
22,426.85
53, 072. 49
676,380.64
18, 562. 72
430,979.83
66,634.82
42, 058. 19
177,585.77
42, 795. 32
102, 967. 38
8, 572. 15
21,602.34
8,775.99
19,207.81
8, 082. 14 I

FIRST ASSISTANTFREE DELIVERY SYSTEM.

371

Under the act of Congress approved January 3, 1887, establishing

the free-delivery system in places containing a population of 10,000, or
at any post-office which produced a gross revenue of $10,000 during
the preceding fiscal year, 140 additional free-delivery offices have been
established during the present fiscal year to this date (October 25, 1887),
making 329 in all. A large number of applications from places having
the necessary requirements are now ready for consideration.
Additional information concerning the operations of this service, and
showing its growth from its commencement, July 1, 1863, will be found
in the tabulated statements, marked D and E, appended to this report .
In conclusion, I desire earnestly to commend the chiefs of division
and the clerks of this Bureau for faithful and efficient service.
Very respectfully,
A. B. Stevenson,
First Assistant Postmaster-General.
Hon. Wm. F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.

372

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A.Statement shotting the number of Presidential post-offices in each State and
Territory June 30, 183G, and June 30, 1887, with increase and decrease; also the number
ofpost-offices of eocA class, together with the number ofmoney-orderpost-offices and stations
by States and Territories June 30, 1887.

States and Territories.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia..
Florida
Oeorgia
Idaho
Illinois
,
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kentucky .
Maino
Maryland
Massachusetts...
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina..
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina...
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
"Washington
West Virginia...
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .

a
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= 3a

pa

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4
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62
28
54
43
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1
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6
170
u
120
99
38
12
35
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121
102
47
23
74
12
61
7
28
04
7
216
22
133
13
150
11
16
25
71
4
H
30
u
14
76
5
2, 244

19
4
17
65
28
53
M
li
1
17
28
5
178
87
124
no
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12
88
19
126
100
51
24
75
U
74
7
32
64
8
219
24
136
14
169
11
18
26
73
5
25
11
13
15
77
5
2,336

B
s

12
23
5
145

10

6
14
I
52
4
37
1
34
4
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I
6
6
4
2
15
1
435

104
til
30
10
29
15
92
82
41
20
65
9
66
7
26
47
157
SO
93
12
128
j
21
61
3
19
23
9
12
61
4
1,819

1,517
8
143
1,235
1,033
470
425
986
129
8
673
1,551
214
2,088
1,851
178
1,542
1,683
1,812
679
1,013
927
608
1,588
1,108
1,051
2,042
250
981
124
481
722
207
3,029
2,086
2, 698
514
3,950
116
8S8
1,944
1,834
242
495
2, 324
413
1, 292
1,433
143
52, 821

98
23
107
199
91
86
134
17
7i
124
25
610
320
8
548
406
120
70
123
67
194
362
194
110
343
33
212
25
86
95
32
520
120
493
69
430
22
66
125
295
28
101
122
42
65
286
11
7,745

FIRST ASSISTANTAPPOINTMENT DIVISION.

37.">

Table B. Total operations of the appointment division of the office of the l'irst Assist
ant Postmaster-General for the year ended June 30, 1867 ; also statement of the number
ofpost-offices in each State and Territory June 30, 1886, and June 30, 1887, with increase
or decrease.
So
States and Territories.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
18
A i k.inHaa
107
92
California
Colorado
.
.. Ill
in
Connecticut
Dakota
M
Delaware
4
District of Columbia .
1
!I41 St 17
Florida..
103 71 33
Georgia
5
:;l
Idaho
12
Illinois
M 29 20
70 27 15
Indiana
9
Indian Territory
11
Iowa
47 20
Kansas
149 109 185
n H
98
Kentucky
8
S9 23
Louisiana
5
26
9
Maine
23
8
82
Maryland
3
20
Massachusetts
1
23
SO 30
Michigan
00 24 42
Minnesota
107 51 14
Mississippi
Missouri
IM 45 61
30 20
Montana...
90 87
Nebraska
7 15
Nevada
10
8
New Hampshire
7
14
New Jersey
14 10
New Mexico
48 15
New York
118 65
Noith Carolina
90 19
Ohio
r>4 22
Oregon
Pennsylvania
166 48
Rhode Island
2
South Carolina
73
Tennessee
72
153
Texas
Utah
17
Vermont
8
Virginia
130
Washington
52
West Virginia
106
"Visconsin
62
Wyoming.
Total .
3,043 1,500 I, ITS

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a| tc 7H OX
p v .2*- ao
.2 * f 3
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413
204 28
1
26 1 I
72
493
252 40
474
in 138
91 M
212
7(i
35 21
157 83
428
8
21
6
1
3
390
167 48
211 46
538
107
19
41
5.77
294 125
468
280 79
30
I
93
228 111
468
309 137
794
468
232 58
200,
84 29
74 48
171
S3 29
227
86 43
let
238 119
468
172 8.7
371
1 Hi 7.7
324
.Kill
280 85
45 20
120
171 M
447
11 in
17
97
n 28
145
59 41
J 1 17
89
541
232 182
484
214 87
614
304 17,11
101 28
207
390 142
m
13 15
35
101 24
245
230 47
412
372 51
713
34 28
90
49 30
111
185 58
479
68 12
147
153 31
347
160 88
382
24
73
3,863 1,584 589 15,275

Cl-33

zs
Eg

1, 505 1,530
8
8
147 I
137
1, 1119 1,252
1,0.78 1,098
490
498
470
478
W)3 1,032
131
135
.8
9
061
690
1,488 1,580
200
219
2, 229 2,206
1, 895 1, 938
163
178
1,601 1,600
1, 753 1, 793
1,797 1, 851
091
655
1,034 1,051
907
940 I
808
1,668 1,0824 I
1, 123 1,159
1,019 1,075
2,058 2, 117
261
251
1,052 1,055
139
131
514
516
779
780
215
211
3,215 3,248
2, 057 2, 110
2,763 2,831
496
528
4,001 4, 119
125
127
858
900
1,935 3,970
1,830 1,907
240
247
520
520
2, 281 2, 355
420
385
1,234 1, 307
1,488 1, 510
122
148
53, 014 55, 157

374

REPORT OF- THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table C.Statement showing the number of appointments made upon resignations, com
missions expired, deaths, removals, etc., at Presidential post-ojfices, during the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1887.

States and Territories.

Alabama
AlaBka
ArizoDa
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
,
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts . . .
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
,
New Hampshire.
Now Jersey.
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina. . .
Ohio
Pennsylvania...
Khode Island. . .
South Carolina.
Tennessee
Texas
TTtah
Vermont
Virginia
"Washington
West Virginia..
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total

18

122

BfiQ

98

117

ISO

FIRST ASSISTANTGROWTH OF FREE DELIVERY.

375

Table 1).Shotting thegroicthof thefree-delivery xervicefrom Ut inauguration, July 1, 1663.

Year.
1863-'64
1KW-65
1865-'66
1866- 67
1867- 68
1868- 69
1869-70
1870-71
1871-'72
1672-73
1873-74
1874-75
1875-76
1876-77
1877- 78
1678-79
1879-eo
ntjvq
1881- 82
1882- 83
1883- 84
1884-'63
)885-'S6

Numberof Number of Cost of serv Postage on

offices.
carriers.
ice.
local matter.
66
45
48
V,
M
48
.".1
52
52
u
87
87
>7
87
87
88
104
109
712
154
159
178
181
189

685
757
863
943
1, 198
1,240
1.362
1,419
1.443
1,498
2. 049
2, 10.".
2, 269
2. 265
2,275
2, 359
2, 688
2. 861
3,115
3. 680
3.890
4.358
4,841
5,310

8317, 063. 20
448. 664. 51
589.236.41
699, 934. 34
995. 934. 59
1, 183,915.31
1, 230, 079. 85
1,353,923.23
1, 385, 963. 70
1,422,495.48
1,802,696.41
1,880.041.99
1,981. 180.51
1,893 619.85
1.824,166.96
1.947,706.61
2.363,693. 14
2,499,911.54
2, 623, 202. 74
3, 173, 336. 51
3.504 206.52
3, 985, 952. 55
4,312,306. 70
4. 618, 692. 07

$681, 864. 70
758, 120. 78
907, 351. 93
1, 112. 251.21
1,611, 481.66
1. 947, 599. 51
2,065,561.73
2, 254. 597. 83
2, 432,251.51
2,812,523.86
3, 068, 767. 14
3, 273, 630. 39
3.816,576.09
4, 195, 230. 52
4, 777, 484. 87
5.281,721. 10
5, 839, 242. 97
6, 691. 253. 69

Excess of
cost.

Excess of
postage on
local mat
ter.

$548,215.15
595, 802. 45
478,013.83
310,244.27
181, 211. 7."i
$07,517.55
84, 375. 22
360, 977. 98
0>28, 084. 55
881.771.14
703. 104. 00
773.718.85
1, 193,313.35
1,021, 894.01
1, 274, 278. 35
1,295,168 55
1, 528, 936. 27
2, 072,561.62

376

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table E.Statement showing the number of carriers in service June 30,1887, the amount
amount o/postageon local matter during
Doliverod.
Mail.
Post-office and State.
Postal
cards.

Letters.

Akron, Ohio
900,213
208 519
Albany, N. Y
473. 828
34 3, 378, 5*2
Allegheny, Pa
2,
6S9,
903
555, 599
21
Allcntowii. P
743,641)
211,052
7
AItoona, r.i
500. 640
102,239
Atchison. Ivans
033,001
219, 138
Atlanta, Ga
2,010,0)1
674,
803
II
Auburn. N. V
215,232
0 1,098,812
Augusta, Ga
1,639,708
4^,
4M
10
Augusta. Mo
885,800
171,039
1
Aurora, III

c-io.om
111,646
7
Austin, Tor
133, 758
820, 3S3
7
Baltimore, Md
ia 10,728,084 2, 239, 358
103, 109
Bangor. Me
520, 002
Battle Creek, Mich ..
454, 732
84,022
o
Bay City, Mich
130,700
742, 675
8
Binghamtou, N. Y
941,645
H
200, 018
Birmingham, Ala
323, 736
40,243
0
llloomington, 111
900,307
191,812
s
Boston, Mass
3!2 25, 878, 258 6, 136, 569
Bradford, l'a
95, 348
525.431
5
908, 967
156,783
Bridgeport, Conn
II
393, 354
Brockton, Mass
67,184
7
Brooklyn, N. Y
215 10, 625, 168 4, 644, 125
Buffalo, N. Y
M 11,013,609 1, 896, 289
Burlington, Iowa
208, 303
ID 2, 238, 821
Burlington. Vt
132, 460
775,793
8
264, 600
Camden, N. J
" Hi 1,033,525
Canton, Ohio
228, 202
940,387
7
Cedar llapids, Iowa . . . 7
461, 111)
98, 750
Charleston. S. C
280, 915
1 1 1,488,081
Chattanooga, Tenn . .
980,
535
194,
342
7
59, 687, 460 11,524, 187
Chicago, III
12,901,690
Cincinnati, Ohio
2,305,031
122
Cleveland, Ohio
08 9, 352, 793 1,901, 920
048, 285
Columbus, Ohio
21 4, 151, 920
Concord, N. H
700, 901
127, 358
T.
Council Bluffs, Iowa.
902, 452
212,662
8
Covington, Ky
Id
129, 30.1
613,499
Dallas, Tex
12 3,633,710
314, 174
Davenport, Iowa
308,471
9 1, 822, 993
Daylou, Ohio
505,064
HI 2,371,077
Decatur, III
107,219
4G0, 656
a
Denver, Colo
314,443
20 3, 307, 052
Des Moines, Iowa
402, 373
23 2, 552, 204
Detroit, Mloh
00 9, 701, 040 1,925, 719
in
823, 108
Dubuque, Iowa
130, 293
288,017
Duluth, Mlun
932, 375
10
899,668
Kaston, Pa
195, 367
7
East Saginaw, Mien... 0
939, 979
177,439
Baa Claire, Wis
70,360
453, 257
8
63, 737
442, 198
Elgin, 111
6
Hi
155,735
Elizabeth, N.J
891,623
Elminv N. Y
334, 102
9 1, 630, 579
Erie, Pa
291,363
12 2, 330, 940
Evansvllle, Ind
12 1,488,649
439, 872
137, 895
Fall Kiver, MasB
1,
498,
596
12
Eitcuburg, Mass
65,983
367, 510
5
Fort Wayuc, Ind
190,695
11 1,285,822
Fort Worth, Tex
90,118
568,476
Galesburgb, 111
107, 605
633, 065
Galveston, Tex
179, 710
1, 442, 698
Gloucester, Mass
65,220
3G1, 450
( 1 rand Kapids, M ich . .
3, 013, 173
670, 907
97,098
Hannibal, Mo
406, 708
Ilarrisbnrg, Pa
189, 457
825, e63
Hartford. Conn
1,301, 522
209, 874
Haverhill, Mass
928, 487
174,286
Hohoken, N. J
150,838
731, 080
I

Letters.

81,699
587,617
498. 453
65, 477
43, 742
74, 174
355, 431
140, 976
159.660
36, 934
69, 030
29,437
3, 280, 002
49, 310
33, 967
91,505
130, 054
22,925
83, 972
15,589,991
43,822
190,841
44,3)4
8, 271, 177
2, 678, 527
185,480
90,246
131,600
03.251
47,958
189, 612
100,894
23, 398, 729
3, 288, 802
2, 093, 070
353, 436
53,908
106,262
47, 390
105,43(1
153,271
368,615
45,984
629, 770
lit 102
2, 303, 142
75, 090
207, 834
90,033
112,559
40, 424
66, 973
199,001
214, 346
230,992
153,621
95,485
60,821
128,861
29, 698
35, 172
60,409
45,765
603, 972
38,515
79,038
374, 323
69, 903
77, 748

Postal
cards.
3,687
42,714
309, 0!)8 13,091
308, 361 15, 300
2. 420
20, 092
1,393
18,568
2,718
00,094
387,945 10,2.-9
4,030
50,403
9,980
108, 089
200
18, 952
3, 361
30, 865
2. mill
17, 567
2,201,093 78, 553
3.161
37.150
1,223
13,499
5,283
72, 209
08, 604
3, 673
1,080
12, 170
9,338
59.014
6.045,319 128,051
1, 492
32. 420
3, 518
67, 598
1,033
37,580
4,447,684 74, 437
1, 740. 449 53,093
4, 907
155,041
3, 920
28, 305
7, 105
117, 796
3,048
56,840
1,772
18,893
175,500 1 1, 727
(15, 157
9,624
5, 390, 638 523, 896
2, 229, 625 72, 469
1,048,623 78,32'
240, 152 13,37
:;, 159
30, 100
4, 090
62,783
3,028
47, 195
11,340
149,700
148,871
5,049
247, 203 14, 230
1 933
21,390
283, 557 lo; 027
189, 030* 12,483
1, 182,219 00, 770
52, 778
6,184
5, 339
122, 835
3,501
57, 922
5,314
40,519
12, 839
2, 103
20, 151
1,883
109,688
3, 168
129,600
9,706
194, 379
2,379
173,854 13,277
77,062
2,367
27, 474
1,317
77,413
6,895
18,225
6,218
28,807
6.989
42 925
9,734
26, 620
920
300,250 13,900
25,308
1,972
61,142
3,696
101, 771 10,245
45,064
J, 977
113, 825
4,227

FIRST ASSISTANTOPERATIONS OF FREE DELIVERY.

377

of mail delivered and collected, the number of pieces kandkd, the cost of service, and the
thefiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Collected.

s
904, 488
2,305,310
2,402,600
525, 670
298,901
795, 409
2,339,200
765, 373
593, 408
682, 404
455, 331
302,208
24,841,101!
654,704
142, 345
478,443
580,799
228,114
597 75'*
53, 477] 200,
241, 409
758, 642
265, 450
15, 848, 475
6,911,593
1, 695, 664
650,350
758, 088
990,41f,|
228, 9171
1,255,174
440, 6371
60, 512, 401
9,425,852
7,344,905
2,728,805
471,667
767, 088
504,794
2,661,700
966,437
1, 527, 378
261,554
1,977,857
1,434,134
4,852,860
903,322
1, 319, 803
675,755
733, 980
564,558
201,779
582, 189
547, 141
1, 405, 752
1, 207, 529
875,975
334,611
558,509
278, 819
441,436
1,074,538
184,600

2r.
Z
272, 089
564,547
601,087
192, 002
00, 512
187, 371
603, OflO
107,870
101, 209
143, 029|
00, 471
40, 153
5, 981, 8.10
162. 590
30, 8t>9
Ull, 642
142, 5K6
43, 855
2)0, 324
11,784,540
41,241
149, 097
B3.600
5, 048, 088
2, 074, 128
259, 928
111.347
278, 537
200,414
59, 699
322, 275
115,348
22, 536. 367
2,837,478
1,971,401
747,414
131,040
165, 185
147, 937
377, 652
266, 359
498, 40'
77,033
374, 963
377, 749
1, 408, 853
203, 997
328,896
188, 366
155, 131
87, 602
47, 394
152, 882
144,916
286,643
313, 397
184,345
85,036
149, 214
46, 936
243, 229
210, 109
48,468
718,351
76,234
161, 034
207, 620
116, 764

Pieces handled.

Cost of service (inclading incidental

expenses).

Z.~
03&
"-.
393,211
248,467
239, 893
46, 997
17, 804'
74, 617
242, 48'
80, 5941
44, 350
49, 545
5.1, 84G|
29, 308
1,775,221
40, 6051
11,443
43, 658|
. 56, 902
9,57t
206, 209|
5, 022, 417
31,010
49,50:
202, 134
2, 070, 99=
808, 254
196,080
70, 013[
87, 674
390,497
23, 275|
145,753
34, 981
24, 083, 145
2,028,118
778,219
381, 330
58, 009
300, 269
77,060
204, 631
126, 814
714,9'
30,648
231, 003
172, 894
614, 3i
86,863
77, 019
36,700
158, 879
159, 620
14, 020
94,803
89,185
169, 060
109, 005
90,834
33, 639
51,837
30,509
142, 085
119, 621
115, 636
281,947
90, 013
63,090
81,406
68, 307
24,1951

3, 533, 207 392, 579

10, 027, 086 294,914
9, 147, 310 435, 580
2,210,344 315,763
1. 555, 758 222,231
3, 011, 276 439, 182
9, 944, 671 523, 404
3, 253. 089 361.454
4, 247, 260 424 720
2,233,098 446, 62o!
1,975,278 282,182
2, 018,639 _I88, 377
50, 862, 638 348, 850
1,944,380 388, 876
990,384 165,004
2, 226, 399 278, 300
2, 681, 734 335,217
789, 514 131, 586
3, 376, 426 375, 158
140, 687, 778 450, 922
1, 300, 690 260, 139
3, 008, 533 214, 895,
1, 529, 809 218,544
67, 392, 548 275, 071
33, 910, 679 491, 546
6, 981, 960 698, 190
2, 362, 447 295, 300
3, 482, 752 217, 072
3,694,186! _17.741
1,371,679, 195,954
4,572,845, 326,632
2, 653, 547 379, 078
232, 451, 183 005, 342
41,192,279 345,838]
29,505,1211 433,899
11, 603, 759 483,448
2, 032, 650 400, 530
3, 183,635 397, 954
1,971,848 197, 185
8, 654, 505 721, 209
4, 688, 572 520, 952
7,914, 680 494, 667
1, 390, 553 231, 739,
9,430,314 362, 704
7, 040, 609 300, 116
26, 325, 752 438, 763
2,981,724 298, 172
3, 934, 785 393, 478
2, 620, 190 374, 313
3, 240, 350 300, 039
1,836,182 229, 523
1, 173, 108 234, 022
2, 958, 935 295, 893
3,841.814 426, 868
6, 754, 477 502, 873
5,051,674 420, 961
3, 843, 189 320, 206
1, 281, 885 256, 377
3, 350, 555 304, 696
1, 349, 377 192,768
2, 022, 750 337, 125
3, 892, 350, 353, 850
1,079,837 179, 973
10,025,443 501,272
1,451,120 290,225
2, 090, 380 209, 030
4. 366, 592 218, 330
2, 707, 481 380,, 783
. ,
1,964,874 245,609

$7,010. 72 $77a 97 1. 9
27,911.00 820. 91 2. 7
18, 705. 50 890. 74 2. o|
5, 060. 38 808. 63 :
6, 047. 44 863. 92 3. 8
5, 103. 86 729. 12 1. 6
14,727.08 773.101.4
7,396.91 821.88
751 2.2
1.8
7, 687. 55 708.
3, 767. 28 753. 401 1.6
4, 710. 26 672.89:
5, 604. 72 7S6.39,:
125,820.19 771.90 2.2
4, 319. 37 863. 87 2. 2
2, 840. 72 474. 45 2. 8
5,606.
708. 34 I
6, 121. 93 763. 24 2. 2
3, 044. 31 507. 38 3. 8
7, 768. 1)5 803. 12 2. 3
311, 122.07 997. 19 2. 2
3, 443. 33 688. 67 2. 6|
11,103.301 793. 10 2. 6
5, 629. 89| 789. !W 3. 0|
883. 05 3. 2
210,495.34j
59,700.31 805. 31
8, 324. 72 832. 47
5, 863. 1 1 732. 89
12,111.71 750. 9
4, 388. 67 626. 95
5,225.01 740. 51 3. 8|
10,729.73 700.4112.3
6, 027. 82 801. 12 2. 2
341,694.98 889.57,1.4
122, 439. 80 1,003.60,2.9
63,915.35 009.34!2. 2
10,111.99 671.33 1.3
4, 111.64 822. 33 2. 0
5, 860. 05 733. 20 1. 8
5, 857. 6: 585. 78 2. 9
10, 022. 22 835. 18 1. 1
6, 876. 31 764.03 1.4
11,608.41 719.28 1.4
4, 270. 43 712. 74 3.0
20, 977. 53 806. 83 2. 2
16,675.35 725. 02 2. 3
54, 101. 60 902. 69 2. 0
7, 703. 00 770. 30 2. 5
4, 796. 01 479. 60 1. 2
6, 443. 72 920. 53 2. 4
7,341.25 815. 69 2. 2
6, 247. 80 655. 97|2. 8
4, 271. 16 854.23,3.6
7, 833. 96 783. 40 2. 6|
7, 901. 84 877. 98 2. 5
10, 007. 53 833. 79:1.4
8, 990. 85 749.24 1.7
10, 402. 48 866. 87 2. 7
4, 380. 12 876. 02 3. 4
' 8.722.30 792. 94 2. 6
5, 795. 69 827. 90 4. 2
4, 930. 17 821. 69 2. 4
9, 458. 58 859. 87 2. 4
5, 546. 14 924. 36 5. 1
17, 030. 58 851. 53 1. 7
4, 678. 75 915. 753. 1
8,621.40 862.143.2
16,769.43 838. 473. 8
6, 836. 77 833, 822. 1
6, 105. 51 763. 193. 1

$2, 794. 30i

16,810.65
16, 224 13
1,780.02
1, 598. 67
2,093.44'
14, 750. 80,
3,526.41
4, 543. 57
1, 507, 09
1, 627. 85
1,636.33!
122, 820. 5ISj
1,832.71
1, 130.98'Oct. 1, '80.
3, 529. 671
4, 380. 39|
4, 432. 20 Sept. 1, '86.
2, 940. 39l
504, 942. 94
l,680.30'jalyl,'86.
7,939.241
3, 353. 04
316, 937. 05
85, 155. 90
7, 890. 00
2,054.01
4, 267. 32!
3, 136. 89!
2,227.23
0, 073. 21
4, 897. 59!
534, 103. 78i
141,800.17!
60, 298. 88
11,337.38
1,840. .M
3, 283. 41
1, 470. 80
0, 32a 31
5, 035. 13|
10,422.97
1,487.81
41,052.92!
9, 526. 73
60, 138. 18
3, 181. 91
6, 543. 42
2, 498. 88
3, 233. 12
1, 933. 26
2, 254. 03
12, 678. 69
6, 231. 73
8, 757. 07
4, 807. 31
5, 159. 06
2, 670. 39
4, 245. 06
1,979.43
1, 170. 241
2, 592. 24
2, 002. 36
16, 370. 14!
1, 153. 01
4, 040. 90
13, 027. 98
3, 293. 07
2, 811. 38

378

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table E.Statement ihowing the number of carriers in service Jane 30, 1887, the amount
Delivered.
y
Mail.

Local.
|

[Post-office and State.

Holyoke, MaM
Houston, Tex .......
Indianapolis, tnd
Jackson, Mich
Jacksonville, Fla
Jamestown, N. V
Jersey City, N. J
JoHot, IU
Kalamazoo, Mich
Kansas City, Mo
Keokuk, Iowa
Knoxville, Tenn
La Crosse, Wis
La Fayette, Ind
Lancuster.
Pa
i an i : u Mich
Lawrence, Ivans
Lawrence, Mass
Lead vilie. Colo
Leavenworth, Kaus. .
Lewiston, Me.
Lexington, Ky
Lincoln, Nebr
Little Book. Ark
Lockport, N Y
Los Angeles, Cal
Louisville, Ky
Lowell. Mass
Lynchburgh, Va
Lynn, Mass.
Macon, Ga
Madison, Wis
M anchester, N.I!...
Mansfield, Ohio
Memphis, Tenn
Mermen, Conn
Milwaukee, Wis
Minneapolis, Minn. . .
Mobile. Ala.
Montgomery, Ala
Nashville, Tenn
Newark. N. J
New Bed lord. Mass. .
Newburgh, N. Y ....
New Haven. Conn...
New Orleans, La
Newport, Kv
Newport. K. I
New York. N. Y
Noifolk, V
Norw ich, Conn
Oakland, Cal
Omaha, Nehr
Osbkosh. Wis.
Oswego, N. Y
Ottumwa, Iowa
Paterson, N. J
Pawtucket, K. I
Peoria, 111
Petersburg!!, Ya
Philadelphia. Pa
Pittsburgh, P
Pittafleld, Mass
Portland, Me
Portland, Oregon
Pottaville, Pa
Pougbkeepsta, N. Y.
Providence, R. I
Ouincy, 111.......
Kacine, Wis

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Letters.

7
9
37
8
7
5
38
7
7
82
7
8
8
0
10
0
G
13
4
8
S
7
10
1
8
15
49
19
7
1G
10
8
13
8
18
7
81
53
s
5
18
49
12
6
27
88
4
8
748
11
7
17
24
8
8
8
14
7
13
7
438
63
6
18
10
6
7
40
11
7

579, 348
888,761
8,387,863
1,242,971
1,013,390
492, 403
2,572,539
2 IX, 624
785,900
12, 397. 874
829, 660
701, 143
701', 080
772. 040
941,353
442, 509
653,433
1,228,670
569, 598
1, 824, 976
429, 299
769, 550
1,251,281
990. 245
502, 574
1,136,684
7, 156,409
1, 442, 214
407, 362
1, 556, 330
1, 007, 521
o Hi
1, 063, 557
640, 291
2, 532. 200
:c:8, 796
7,274.672
6, 389, 085
660,379
326, 041
2, 504. 3X7
3, uii2. 472
1, 694, 492
487, 557
3, 753, 9X2
5, 860, 815
259, 777
1,047,011
66, 417. 581
1, 216, 628
415,778
1, 691, 381
4, 953, 977
066, 347
682,746
633, 770
1,099,6x1
866, 978
1, 270, 620
699, 908
48, 623, 210
8, 683, 308
306, 473
1, 8X0, 436
961, 1.15
451, 195
697,017
3, 317. 877
1,445,566
640, 663

Postal
cards.

Letters.

Postal
cards.

104, 391
114,688
29,179
172, 141
80,671
42, 701
025, 301
f.'W.9
614,803
135, 321
75,098
216. 801
147, 051
68,838
40, 413
101,218
49,700
21,095
496,896
445, 865
37.-., 772
" 35, 019
28,633
7,875
200, 824
56.847
28,682
2, 823, 883 2, 060, 431 L 371, 721
127, 495
69, 262
205, 420
55. 785
142, 766
27.412
131, 848
74, 720
29. 302
191,650
70, 410
43,077
151, 532
60,442
57,402
102, 036
37,417
21,747
110.351
46, 051
31,814
135,840
112,128
01,602
24, 151
17,680
24, 314
l:i6, 334
199,718
261,293
16. 735
71,062
19, 725
182,888
84.823
35,305
219, 228
290.871
128, 334
122,916
238, 342
113,865
104. 441
49, 007
31,878
110.645
09,003
65, 994
1,742,653
988,731 1, 097, 408
212, 601
231, 1.00
147, 037
93, 170
35, 011
14, 781
287, 358
180, 376
167, 375
291, 875
66. 852
34, 108
102,217
38,628
17, 710
162,418
81, 754
74,638
146, 813
58,725
28,840
:it.s, 2.56
113, 036
278,833
82, 882
61,303
30, 848
1, 079, 718 2, 317, 282 L 172, 021
5.59, 167
896, 924 L 363, 300
56, hl.X
100, 681
66, 522
3X, 181
22, 672
23. 646
465, 719
211,908
160, 319
806, 205 1, 257, 822
8.56, 140
169, 3.56
147, 483
298, 689
80, 357
64, 101
15, 071
: 4. 271
727. 017 1, 294, 816
1 108, 308 1, .598, 207 1, 479, 780
52, 597
14,258
6, 976
241,088
161 315
87,000
IS, :i9li, 690 53, 440, 227 20, 386, 260
120,838
142,753
295.728
86, 369
62, 156
21, 724
223, 402
281,911
234, 492
612, 326
1, 028, 023 1, 078, 761
57, 066
107,484
30, 148
52,066
3U. 696
117, 144
69, 801
139, 227
36, 478
199.993
170, 692
134,412
150, 770
111,230
82, 815
1 .v., 482
271,686
100, 385
179, 834
51, 102
47, 740
14, 975, 789 34,795,126 15, 422, 038
089, 878
1,517,027 2, 663. 436
51, 070
31, 173
52, 571
339, 804
244, 006
170, 754
87, 062
118.686
42, 903
07,118
20, 612
36, 5">6
113,247
48,497
86, 171
625, 778 1, 782, 059
556,860
331,671
84,680
105,712
1 16. III
'] 1
47 468
HO,

|
To
W
2, 070
6,644
30,735
2,988
12,285
1,5-2
10, 337
683
3. 100
61, 828
6.31C
10,613
8,119
8,601
3,013
1,564
4,624
2,098
856
6, 450
2,336
2,634
1,934
5,783
1,898
4,021
60,071
3,838
3,271
2.002
9,057
3,513
4, 374
2,402
30, 140
1.300
80.764
2L 575
6.624
1,148
32, 296
22,764
3,093
1,797
12, 435
41,744
1, 136
2, 143
774, 110
6,348
1, 358
8,053
13, 747
3,003
2,575
2,358
4,059
1,253
6, 116
6,293
109,411
33, 308
982
82, 202
7,225
1.532
2.047
11,516
8,850

1
[
E
511,350
526, 889
2, 345, 007
1,136,868
328, 035
361, 162
2,012,273
152. 613
482, 116
6,390,212
468.400
480.812
603. 751
802,601
509.064
419,585
633,760
1, 007, 632
330,040
1,314,880
374,686
832,260
858, 119
728, 432
530.877
829, 286
8, 779, 895
L 239,855
085. 174
1,040.886
386,740
457, 201
832, 245
410,997
916,667
3IL710
3, 536. 814
3, 887, 433
843,044
241, 309
1, 882, 457
2, 247, 208
1, 225, 497
427, 124
2, 853, 540
3, 839, 857
201, 400
528, 360
36, 719, 148
910, 243
370,868
1 . 147, 030
8, 677, 806
558. 400
367,082
470, 623
L 605,888
300, 330
870,053
520,864
30, 706, 536
3, 175, 755
280,056
1,086,823
645, 802
513,705
622, 263
2, 496, 823
015,857

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old

of mail delivered and collected, the number of pieces handled, etc. Continued.
Pieces handled.

Collected.

Cost of service (in

cluding incidental
expenses).
3a

&
5408. 47.1
649,939
3, 201. 681
595, 689
1,083,091
326, ceoi
2, 063, 2O0[
91. 982'
337, 981
11, 162, 9941
356, 029|
389, 0911
4!t0, 596
551, 764
385. 285
275, 413
629, 340
1, 038. 955
236, 033
1, 007, 050
255. m
529, 110|
761. 081
1, 133. 8M
515, 08.1
mg, 9031
5, 479, U01
877, 767
242. 7191
963,758
729, 010|
347, 430
451,441
521,328
1,216,5511
88,722
5,301,162
4, 480, 883
619, 513
547, 4n6
1, UU2, 786
3, 082, 892
1,217,844
521,034
1,809. 449
6,130, 518
129, 330
586,990
114,816,261
1, 060, 345'
359,968
1,389,96)!
2,400,781
260, 120
428, 147
437,516
629, 128
361,502
889,383
470, 494
86, 002, 529
5,600,306
165,847
1,661,291
1, 278, 202
270,592
590, 979
3, 540, 122
497, 803
282,751

79, 880
198, 099
1, 021, 515
141, 801
182, 782'
76. 782
628. 663
17. 3!)0
105. 220;
5, 065. 300
101), 574
61, 559
141,325;
197. 534
91, 62fl!
86, 878'
107, 401 [
146, 784
19,503
277, 373
56,980
154, 490
169, 272
337, 154
92, 01
131,668|
1,665,606
209,284
63, 166
267, 803
188,931
84, 3851
90,381
155,045
281, 785
18,858
1, 223, 785
1, 062, 878
160,083
214.644
483, 075
1, 154,589
253, 324
9', 796
615,037
1, 734, 153
29,994
77,444|
28, 593, 355,
303,
66!j
54,042
259, 211
704,356
43. 273
96, 608
108,317
199, K13
87,316
229, 363
196,960
28, 209, 162
1, 652, 859
37,667
406, 519
174, 959
87,88.1
122, 716
844, 407
155, 361
61, 133|

70, 014
70, 427,
272, 507|
83, 674
06, 988
32, 9S-6
335, 102
3,026
69,607
1, 734, 850
36, 810
24, 209
188,158
100. 800
118, 809
79, m
33, 291
H8, 777
21, 125
177, 439
30, 357
39,729
95, 120
85.888
276, 617
102, 287
742, 372
88, 260
20, 701
85,865
4t,426(
36, 787|
30, 2591
196, 4co;
128, 501
7, 792
422, 570
764, 132
141.5991
37, 4721
609
362.
345,838
68, 821
80,503
325, 969
1, 149, 071
12,816
38,547
15, 731, 750
102, 376
31,124
176, 879
237, 251
32,311
66,473,
30, 660|
133,831
29. 759
122, 782
37, 226
15, 795, 036
540, 41S,
20, 284
211, 914
89, 848
134, 748
78,182
469, 302
29, 157!
24, 6791

2OS
1, 989, 395 284,199
2, 640, 873 293,430
14, 363, 234 388, 195
3, 630, 909 453, 864
2, 902, 779 423, 254
1, 466, 567 293, 313
8, 910, 647 235, 280
585, 875, 83.696
2, 070, 006 295,715
42, 759, 156' 822, 291
2, 207, 906 315, 424
1, 890, 319 237, 040
2, 367, 908| 295, 988
2, 800, 367 311, 152
2, 411, 647 241, 165
1, 406, 985 244. 497
2, 150, 074 358,340
3, 952, 576 301,044
1,244,309 311, 077
5, 805, 513, 725,689
1,256,276[ 209, 379
2, 300, 788 328,084
3, 775, 240 377, 524
3, 756, 493 536, 642
2, 105, 287 350, 881
3, 449, 397 229,960
22, 708, 926 463,448
4, 298, 581 226,241
1, 120, 036 160,005[
4, 560, 753 285, 047
2, 748, 820 274.882
1,663,613 277. 252
2, 800, 064 215,390
2, 157,331 359,555
5, 905, 428 328, 080
942,217 134,602
22, 397, 786 439, 172
19, 425, 377 366, 535
2, 654, 763 331,815
1,452,586 290,517
8, 125,419 451,412
13, 795, 939 281, 550
6,018,590' 418,217
1, 775, 340 295,890
12, 087, 419 447, 68.'
22,942,581 347, 615
708, 323 177, 081
2, 739, 567 342.44H
355,325,391, 475, 034
4, 248, 925' 386, 266
1,403,382 200,483
5, 409, 361 318, 108
14, 737, 121 614, 047
1, 755, 161 219, 395
1,850,417 231. 302
1,928,659 321,443'
3, 871, 768 270, 555
2,297,211 828, 173
3, 915, 870 801,221
2, 109, 92l! 801,417
274, 729, 737 562,971
22,916,895, 363, 760
956,032 191, 206
6, 033, 749l 877, 109
8, 404, 832 340, 483
1, 614, 031 822,806
2, 268, 949, 324, 135
13,654, 374 341,359'
3, 574, 657 324, 9fi4t|
1, 093, 001 241,99!)

5. 951. 47 850. 21 2. 0 4, 699. 12

7,913.06
879. 30 2. 9 2, 565. 69
32, 574. 68 880. 30 2. " 18, 855. 35
6, 136.08 707.01 1.6 3. 929. 01
5, 507. 34[ 795. 33 L 8 3, 342. 12
4, 204. 67 840. 93 2. 8 1, 702. 52
13, 395. 09
36. 837. 34 969.40
2, 496. U* 356. 67
940. B Jan.1,1887.
5, 619. 11 802. 73
1, 033. 38
41,276.00 793. 79
55, 469. 59
3, 242. 59]
4, 571. 00 653.00
6, 338. 11 792. 26
1, 006. 4
5, 008. 95 738. 62 2. 5 2, 485. 20|
6, 238. 72 693. 19 2. 2, 2, 326. 38j
8, 085. 02 808. 50 3. 3 2, 051. St
4, 453. 47 742. 24 3. 0 1, 273. 481
4, 838. 13 806. 35 2. 2i 1,427.21
10, 409. 51 800. 73 2. 6 4, 837. 72
3, 408. 60 852.15 2.7,
758.92
6, 730. 00| 811.26 1.1 ' 6, 413. 48
5, 160. 01 860.00 4. lj
915. 75
5, 479. 75 782. 82 2. 31 4, 600. 16
6,864.82 686. 48 1. 8, 12, 929. 51
5, 546. 52 792.
36 1. 4 4, 800. 90
5, 251. 06! 875. 18 2.51 1, 038. 18
12, 170. 73 811. 38'3. 5 7, 964. 36
47, 886. 07 977.27 2.1 43, 94a 26
15, T29. 42 827. 86:3. 6 13, 802. 26
6, 187. 75 741. 10 4. 6, 2, 409. 96
13,342.38 833.90 2.9 6.417.93
7, 057. 68 755. 77 2. 7 1,700.01
3, 879. 32 648.55 2.3 1,411.3'
8, 771. 73 674. 74 3. 1 2, 595. 17
4, 661. 81, 776. 97 2. 2 2. 079. 03
13, 959. 89[ 775. 65 2. 3 7, 247. 71
4,771.31, 681.62 5.0 3, 404. 43
49, 044 26 961.65 2.2 61, 059. 44
43, 694. 90 824. 43|2. 2 34,412. 33|
6, 896. 65| 862. 08 2. 6 2, 363. 79
4, 426. 77 885. 35 3. 0 5, 181. 38
15,471.04 859.50^1.9 8, 630. 55
40,432.49 885. 152.9 35.811. 51
10, 682. 69 890. 22 2. 1 6, 305. 74
5,231. 60 871. 93 2. 9 2,709.51
22, 426. 85 830.62 1.8 35, 085. 92|
63, 072. 49 804. 13 2. 3 63,593.3l[
3,177.65 794.41 1.6
616. 61
7, 224. 27 903. 03 2. 2 5, 673. 71
676, 380. 64 904. 25 1. 9 1, 956, 887. 37
8, 003. 92 727. 63 1. 8
830. 8'.'
6, 600. 09 80R 58 4.0 f,4, 097.
07
34,110. 19 830. 01 2.
8, 086. 30
18, 562. 7. 773.45 1.2 31, 182, 72
6, 189.40 773. 67 3. 5 2, 120. 04
5, r2, 75 695. 34 3. 0 1, 662. 30
4, 803. 68 800.61 2.4 2,100.92
12, 401. 171 885.80 3.2 5, 810. 92
6,010.10 858.58 2.6 4, 025. 10
10, 295. 86 791. 99 2. 6 6,982.37
4, 496. 89 642. 41 2. 1 1,650.19
430, 979. 83 883. 16 1, 6 998,089.43!
50, 634. 82 898. 96 2. 4 06, 774. 93
4, 200. 18 840. 04 4. 4 2, 226. 30
13.260.43 828. 78 2. 2 8,892.82
8. 996. 83 899. 68 2. 6 5,759.26
3, 901. 82 780. 96 2. 4 1, 199. 08
5, 706. 79, 815.26 2.5 3,411.91
42, 058. IB 1 , 051. 46 3. 0 45, 401. 71
9, 408. 76 855. 34 2. 6 2, 907. 72|
5,416.71 773. 82 3. 2 1, 518. 86|

380

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table E.Statement showing the number uj' carriers in scrrke June 30, 1887, the
a
1-5s
9

Delivered.

Post-oflko and State.

g
CO
*
V
fc
o

4
15
7
20
40
10
5
5
l.r>0
190
Saint Louis, Mo
45
Saint I'aul, Minn
10
Salt Lake City, Utah . . 7
9
San Antonio. Tex
6
Sandnsky, Ohio
118
San Francisco, Cal
7
San Jose, Cal
C
Saratoga Springs, N. Y
11
Savannah, Ga
19
Scranton. Pa
7
7
7
South Bend, Ind
111
Springfield, 111
13
12
Springfield. Ohio
20
Syracuse, N. Y
8,
Taunton, Mass
11
24
Toledo Ohio
10
Topeka, Kans
14
Trenton, N.J
27
Troy, N. Y
14
Utica, N. Y
Washington, D. C
84
G
Watertow'n, N. Y
7
11
Wheeling, W. Va
10
9
8
Williamsport, Pa
17
6
Wilmington, N. C
0
19
9
Yonkers, N. Y
8
York, Pa
Youngstown, Ohio
7
Zanesville.Ohio
6
5, 310
Amount paid post-of-

Raleigh, N. C
Richmond. Ind
Richmond, Va
Rochester, N. Y
Rockford. Ill
Rock Island, 111
Rutland, Vt

lRegtisetresr.ed

Local.

Mall.

Letters.

Postal
cards.

100, 995
1, 409, 744
794, 50!)
2, 283, 573
0,038,499
908, 1S2
104, 159
44.1, 318
539, 907
2, 150,740
24, 293, 592
7, 500, 515
003, 423
552, 979
714, 807
301, 501
12, 040, 430
459, 208
935, 253
1, 341, 097
991,047
721, 101
419. 553
1,134,707
1,475,080
1,497, 375
1,334. 82 i
3, 800, 372
050, 470
1,704,151
3, 42 1. 530
2, 042, 709
1,008,438
3, 229, 378
2, 184, 822
7,801,374
434,902
734, 070
1, 103, 772
872, 992
914, 179
833, 208
1,375,285
517, 278
282, 200
1, 038, 195
1,523,159
447, 907
' 025, 529
710, 440
577, 354,923

33, 398
250, 824
"183, 098
440, 527
984, 909
2"5, 534
18,811
70, 979
53, 752
508, 597
4, 778, 981
1, 099, 530
115,410
49, 008
57, 003
89, 721
1,820,087
51, 500
117,570
288, 208
190, 705
187,520
03.214
179,010
383, 223
200, 7311
318, 532
709, 727
108.312
522, 980
0."3, 273
450, 185
182, 557
017, 208
287, 141
1,447,070
03, 705
138,041
251, 858
58,223
109,033
152,071
273,992
135,211
41,737
291), 880
212,230
106, 409
138,925
222, 158
122, 388, 275

Letters.

Postal
cards.

4.804
17, 085
1,550
213, 731
149,218
4, 4:12
43, 283
84, 930
3, 704
240, 417 22. 784
291. 595
500. 775 28, 06.3
1, 197, 509
90, 4.".9
.7J, 955 10, 787
9,841
3, 800
072
25, 447
41, 758
1.707
35, 485 / 2, 817
41, 159
253, 987 12, 320
302, 495
7, 006, 574 4, 192, 867 180, 058
1, 590, 224
944, 201 39, 038
03, 04 1
70, 913
1, 820
84, 141
26, 127
5. 332
20, 055
37, 155
5, 432
20, 354
22, 0U8
1, 142
6,505,421 2, 958, 554 91, 009
35, 059
28, 848
1,619
25, 079
49, 554
3, 122
85, 827
129, 202
9,049
219. 177
89, 500
4,688
49,840
29,321
3.490
01, 122
21,709
1,940
2, tier
6H. 127
4, 828
118,550
112,217
5, 122
237, 2i.2
111,370
5, 298
102, 793
01. 115 14.311
458, 577 14. 432
8">7, 601
93,721
50, 001
1, 157
115, 459
8,415
8:1. 51 1
333, 786
207, 494 17, 189
333, 717
230, 543 12, 588
100. 93(1
153,801
3. 935
736, 207
452, 209
9, 927
283, 743
143,050
8,827
1, 283, 652
800, 777 42,006
89,401
1,343
31,292
2,891
58, 003
17, 197
98, 172
511, 027 10, 054
35, S21
20, 828
4,293
150,571
62, 932
2,693
90, 120
3,623
27, 120
229, 300
132, 302
5, 503
2,817
85, 770
61, 179
20, 530
1,203
15,771)
342, 205
261,689
4, 029
90,0(17
1,437
239, 884
49, 039
25, 477
2, 2.".2
70,848
2, 502
29,101
50,745
34, 779
4,446
200, 038, 135 93, 545, 734 3, 700, 346

asto
*c
eab
*
138,302
885, 728
573, 046
1.121,251
6, 816, 405
823, 639
91, 549
212, 228
381, 370
1,388,070
10, 954, 504
4, 946, 369
573, 712
304. 406
515, 020
371, 024
7,048,044
450,884
503, 931
561, 670
817, 035
611,455
411,446
767, 242
1,031,550
1, 020, 579
819, 220
1, 912, 901
608, 152
I, 557, 803
1,964,159
1,370, 001
720, 832
1,360, 255
1,092,911
5, 027, 558
376, 744
447,454
658, 708
528, 979
805,631
543,267
784, 675
OKI, 731
203, 375
1,332, 180
014, 020
410, 374
420, 691
479, 596
342, 301,621

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381

amount of mail delivered and colldcted, the number afpieces handled, etc.Continued.
Collected.

Pieces handled.

Cost of service (in

cluding incidental
expenses).
*3

1
m
-9
475,891 118.973 3, 332. 23
8,848
20, 454
80,217 4, 048, 939] 269, 029 10, 098. 50
272, 6671
2,
417, 473 345, 353, 4, 908. 80
133, 532 127, 578
440,411 117,470 6, 470, 423 248, 862 20,245.94
462, 382] 417,708 22,265,724 556. 643 37, 324. 24
353, 063) 659. 219 4,314, 370 431, 370 7, 247. 10
352, 338 70, 468 1,439.46
20,450
12,022
84,821 111.370 1,387,431 277,486 2, 677. 91
38, 141 1,563,416 173, 713 6,663.10]
62, 767
350, 950 179, 190 6, 712, 266 447, 484 10,831.68]
5, 868, 126 1,949,514 80, 526, 908 423, 820 177, 585. 7'
1,381.832 501,960 23, 407, 596 5211,169 42, 795. 3!
98,206
38, 316 1, 951, 028 1'.).".. 103 7,222.54
59, 998
40, 098 1 en'.. 1.--7 233, 779 6, 538. 56]
40, 513 1,910,265 212,918 7, 948. 18
68,074
59, 625
14, 367 1,119,835 186, 039 5,247.18
2, 976, 922 !, 556, 236 53, 300, 823 471,869 102, 967. 38|
33, 246 1.414,950 202, 136 5, 564. 71
36, 552
111, 137
74, 656 2, 613, 073 435, 512 5, 114. 091
271, 926! 100, 580 ::, h-:., uu 353, 240 8, 572. 15
72, 824 3, 304, 982 177, 104 15. 687. 37]
150, 221'
95,343;
43, 521 2, 076, 229 296,401 5. 333,
144,833: 164,972 1, 804, 310 266, 330 5, 446. 84
47, 845 3, 366, 257 480, 894 6, 035. 83
132, M6
357, 155; 401, 500 4, 945, 985 494, 508 0, 932. IS
281, 544 116,154 4,55<>,34l 350, 027 11, 379. U
168,741 104, 391 3, 556,537 290, 378 10,204.07
541,916 218,0111 10, 703, 874' 411,687 21, 602. 34
87,687|
36, 382 2, 128, 267 266. 033 6, 439. 95]
608,720 4:16, 748 6, 437, 996 585, 272 9, 135. 78
15, 783| 407.828 10, 513, 199 438, 050 21, 111. 1
68,993 6, 765, 477 070, 548 8,775.991
368. 874
214,515
67,416| 3, 209, 482] 229, 249 11,754.47
512,754 434, 025 9, 598, 778; 355, 510 19, 207. 81
339. 787 157,801 9. 000, 301 428, 593 11.979.88
1, 382, 167 879, 838] 24, 918, 581 296, 650 81, 938. 35
:>, cur. 1,285,454 214, 242 4, 609. 42
36, 592
109,865 2, 005, 050 280, 436 4, 990. 63
123,816 3, 697, 179 336, 107 7, 096. 97
81,823 2, 393, 283 239, 528 4, 345. 75
64,779
163,452
71,363 3, 125, 225 347,217, 8, 082. 14
77, 923 2, 593, 872; 324, 234 (i, 761. 25
160, 496
45, 463 3, 846, 093] 226,241 11,485.98
217, 061
119, 385
13. 595] 2, 059, 272| 343, 212 4 464.49
145, 14' 3. 397. 03
43, 703
26,
86, 672
161 1 5, 870,884i
138, 748 279, 400 15,243.69
257, 567
110, 182
66, 116 3, 463, 362, 384, 818 6, 784. 89
40, 6.-.I
26,758 L 347, 469 168,434 6,382.11
30, 8io: 1. 827, 191 201, 027 5, 183. 30
80,492
225, 108]
32,394 2, 247, 283 371,517 5, 029. 29
017, 016, 182 170, 079, 552 102, 073, 888 2, 234, 564, 650 420,822|4,607,355.95|
11, 336. IS
4, 618, 692. 07

2
1

833. 06 7. 0 1.278.18
073. 23 1 5 7, 1 72. 81'
701.26 2.0 3, 028. 95
778.69 3.1 9,113.12
933.11 1.7 34, 295. 89
7J 1.71 l.C 3, 359. 19
287. 89 4. 0
407.62 Feb. 1,1887
535.58 1.9 1,294. 4.) Oct.l, 1886.
740. 35 4. 2 2, 484. 95
722.11 1.0 9, 928. 00
924. 66 2. 2 274,123.72
951.01 1.8 53, 231. 27
722. 25 3. 7l 3, 845. 79
934.08,3.9 4, 007. 72
883.13 4.1 3,044.40
874. 53 4. 6, 2, 090. 09
911.221.9 162, 573. 71
794. 96 3. 9; 3, 350. 84
8'.2. 35 1.91 2, 262. 86
779. 29,2. 2] 9. 871. 68
825, 85 J. i; 12, 607. 94
1, 397. 40
761. 96 2.
2, 244. 59
778. 1
2, 061. 36
862. 28
3, 850. 24
693. 21
0. 386. 01
875. 32
4, 219. 33
850.34
830, 86 2. 0] 22. 218. 99
804.99 3. (l| 5, 898. 91
839.53 1.4 3,327.63
879. 63,2. 0 11.92L84
877. 60 1. 3 9, 039. 771
8:9.01 3.0 6, 880. 65
711. 40 2.0 20, 926. 03
855. Jlfi, 9 7, 880. 05
975. 46]3. 2 53. 890. 78
70S. 213. 1] 4, 142. 35
712. 95 2. 5 1, 704. 38
699. 72 2. 0 3, 598. 52
434. 57 1. 8 1,830. 00 Oct.1,1886.
9, 384. 97
898.02
845. 10 2. 51 3, 068. 00
075. 64 3. 0 7, 079. 74
744. 08 2. 1 3, 727. 16
566. 17 3. 9| 1,079. 69 Oct.1,1886.
11, 148. 00
802.30
753. 88 L H 6,338.48
797. 76 4. 7 1, 733. 02
740. 47 2. 8 2, 529. 37
838. 21 2. 2 1, 679. 49
867. 67,2. 0 6, 691, 253. 69

REPORT
OF THE

SECOND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL

TO THE
POSTMASTER-GENERAL
FOR
18 8 7.

REPORT
OF THE
SECOND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Post-Office Department,
Office of Second Assistant Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. C, September 24, 1887.
Sie: The annual rate of expenditure for inland mail transportation
on the 30th of June, 1887, was
For 13,830 star rentes, aggregating 231,208.53 miles in length
$4, 695, 268. 69
For 30 regulation wagon routes, aggregating 387.75 miles in length. ..
404,264. 74
For 5,518 mail-messenger routes, aggregating 4,300.64 miles in length..
829. 548. 61
For 123 steam-boat routes, aggregating 10,597.12 miles in length
433, 189. 18
For 1,827 railroad routes, aggregating 130,948.81 miles in length
16. 174, 691. 22
For railway post-office car service
1, 881, 580. 50
For railway post-office clerks
4, 827, 466. 00
For mail equipments
274, 913. 83
For necessary and special facilities on trunk lines
285, 586. 10
Total
29,806,508.87
Comparison with the report for June 30, 1886, shows: For the star
service (including the regulation wagon service) an increase of 615
routes, a decrease of 2,318.72 miles in the length of routes, and a decrease
of $252,647.57 in the annual rate of expenditure.
The number of miles traveled per annum was 84,259,284.27, at a cost
of 6.05 cents per mile; showing an increase of 1,031,563.27 in the num
ber of miles traveled per annum and a decrease of 0.37 cent in the rate
of cost per mile.
For the mail-messenger service an increase of 163 routes, an increase
of 126.64 miles in the length of routes, and a decrease of $5,311.39 in the
annual rate of expenditure.
Thenumber of miles traveled per annum (as estimated) was 9,901,805.61,
at a cost of 8.37 cents per mile.
In the special office service there were 2,434 routes, aggregating
15,431.86 miles in length.
The number of miles traveled per annum (as estimated on basis of
two trips a week for each route) was 3,209,826.88; an increase of 54
routes, and an increase of 679.86 miles in the length of routes.
For the steam-boat service, an increase of 6 routes, a decrease of 214.88
miles in the length of routes, and a decrease of $13,229.82 in the annual
rate of expenditure.
The number of miles traveled per annum was 3,112,283.32, at a cost
13.92 cents per mile; showing a decrease of 5,311.68 in the number of
miles traveled per annum, and a decrease of 0.40 cent in Ihe rate of
cost per mile.
385
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25

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

For the railroad service, an increase of 125 routes, an increase of

7,015.81 miles in the length of routes, and an increase of $654,500.22 in
the annual rate of expenditure for transportation.
The number of miles traveled per annum was 100,080,805.85, at a cost
of 0.53 cents per mile; showing an increase of 3,090,470.85 in the num
ber of miles traveled per annum, and an increase of 0.16 cent in the rate
of cost per mile.
For the railway post-office car service, an increase of $65,259.50 in the
annual rate of expenditure.
The annual rate of expenditure for the railroad service, including the
railway post-office car service, was $18,056,271.72; showing an increase
of $719,759.72.
The cost per mile traveled for railroad service, including the cost
for railway post-office car service, was 10.64 cents, showing an increase
of .18 cent in the rate of cost per mile.
For the railway post-office clerks, an increase of $259,821 in the an
nual rate of expenditure.
For mail equipments, a decrease of $13,220.17 in the annual rate of
expenditure.
For necessary and special facilities on trunk lines, an increase of
$33,860.10 in the annual rate of expenditure.
The sums actually disbursed appear in the Auditor's report.
The number of contracts drawn in duplicate during the year was
5,366 ; an increase of 887 over the preceding year.
Comparison of the star and steam boat service for the year ended June
30, 1887, with the annual average of said service for eight years next
preceding develops the following results:
Table No. 1.Comparison of star and steam-boat service.
Star service.

Steam-boat service.

Miles Kate of ex Cost por Miles Eate of ex Cost per

traveli d. penditure. mile. traveled. penditure. mile.
Average for years 1879 to 1888,
78, 395, 647 $5,85X867
For year ended June 30, 1887 ... . 84, 259, 284 5, 099, 533
7. 479
12.886

Cents.
7. 467
6.052
1R95

4,298,926
3, 112, 283

$817, 801
433, 1(9

Cents.
15.0C8
13.918

27.603

33.129

7.63

Table No. 2.Percentage of increase and decrease in estimates for in

land TRANSPORTATION.
Statement showing the percentage of increase or decrease in the estimates of cost for inland
mail service for the years 1H81 to 1889, inclusive, as compared toith the appropriation for
the year preceding each of them :
Appropriation.
Year.
1880
1882
1883
1885
1886
1887
1888

Amount.
$20,815, 000.00
23, 320, 000. 00
24, 378, 032. 00
26, 067, 000. 00
24, 387, 120. 00
2(1, 401, 000. 00
28, 510, 090. 00
30, 100, 432. 00
30, 137, 750. 15

Percentage of inert ase

or decrease.

Estimate.
Tear.
1881
1882
1883 .
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1869

Amount.
$24,125,000.00
25, 715, 032. 00
25, 738. 000. 00
25, 491, 120. 00
27, 441, 505. 60
30, 294,269.50
30, 363, 735. 61
30,137,750.15
31,816,082.74
.

Increase. Decrease.
15.73
10.24
5.69
12.52
14 74
6.50
.12
5.58

2.20

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387

The first of the immediately preceding tables 6hows that while there
has been a steady and uniform iucreaso in the percentage of the miles
traveled in the star service, or in other words in tbe quautity of the serv
ice performed, to meet the demands of the public for postal facilities,
there has been on the other hand a steady and uniform decrease in the
percentage of the annual rate of cost of such service per mile. The in
crease in the percentage in the service last year over the average service
during the preceding seven years was 7.11 per cent. ; this year the
increase of the same over the preceding eight years was 7.48 per cent.,
while the figures show a decrease in the rate of cost per mile this year
of 19 per cent, as against a decrease last year of 16 per cent.
In the steamboat service, as will be seen by reference to the same
table, there has been an equally gratifying result in the reduction of
percentage in the rate of cost per mile in the service performed.
A condensed statement of the whole service for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1887, shows that the total number of routes in operation on
that date was 23,762, being an increase on the previous year of 963
routes, or 4.22 per cent.; that the length of these routes aggregated a
mileage of 392,874.71, being a net increase in mileage of 5,288.71, the
percentage of increase in length of routes being 1.36; that the number
of mile's traveled during the year was 270,173,065.93, being an increase
of 5,016,728.44 of miles of travel, equivalent to an increase of 1.99 per
cent, in miles traveled ; that the cost per mile traveled was 1 1.032 cents,
being a decrease of 1.64 per cent, in the cost of miles traveled over the
previous year; that the rate of cost of this service on the same day,
to wit, June 30, 1887, was $29,806,508.87, being a total increase over
the previous fiscal year of $779,850.87, being an increase of 2.08 percent,
in the rate of expenditure over the previous year.
STAR SERVICE.
The annual rate of expenditure for this class of service, including
regulation wagon mail service, on June 30, 1887, was $5,099,533.43.
The number of routes was 13,860, of an aggregate length of 231,596.28
miles, and an annual travel of 84,259,284.27 miles.
The cost per mile traveled was 6.05 cents.
A comparison with the last annual report shows for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1887, an increase of 615 routes, of 1,031,563.27 miles
traveled per annum, and a decrease of $252,647.57 in annual rate of
expenditure.
The appropriation for the last fiscal year was $5,850,000. The sum
actually expended was $5,119,649.30, leaving an unexpended balance of
$730,350.70.
The contracts made during the last fiscal year for the performance of
star service from July 1, 1887, to June 30, 1891, in the third section,
embracing the States of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minne
sota, Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri, effected a saving of $86,507.32 in the
annual rate of expenditure in that section over the rate of cost during
the previous contract term, and represents a saving of $346,029.28 for
the ensuing four years from July 1, 1887.
The number of routes in operation on June 30, 1887, including regula
tion wagon routes, was 13,860 ; on July 1, 1887, 14,368, an increase of 508.
The annual rate of expenditure for all the star service in operation
on July 1, 1887, was $5,040,790.97, being $58,742.46 less than on June
30, 1887.

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REPOKT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL

The appropriation for the current year is $5,400,000 ; the sum esti
mated as necessary for the current fiscal year is $5,300,000, leaving au
unexpended balance at the close of the fiscal year of $100,000. Esti
mated as necessary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, $5,482,000;
being $82,000, or 1.52 per cent., more than the appropriation for the curreut year.
REGULATION WAGON SERVICE.
This service is that performed in cities in wagons of-a uniform char
acter prescribed by the Department, aud is a most important and nec
essary arm of the service for the dispatch and transfer of the mails in
the great centers of business aud population. It is awarded by con
tract, as star route service, and is estimated for in the appropriation for
that service, and paid for out of that appropriation. The statement fol
lowing shows the cities in which it has been established and the annual
rate of expenditure therefor :
Annual rate of expenditure for regulation, mail messenger, mail station, and transfer serv
ice in iteration on June 30, 1887.
Amoaut.
Baltimore, Md
Boston, Muss
Brooklyn. N. T
Buffalo, N. Y
Burlington, Iowa ..
Charleston,
O ..
Chattunooea,S. Teim
Chicago, III
Cincinnati, Ohio...
Cleveland, Ohio ...
Detroit, Mich
Kansas City, Mo . .
KdoxvUIp, Tenn ..
Louisville. Kv
Memphis. Tenn
Nashville, TenB

$8, 87.'). 20
: 900. to
16,800.00
4 9t;0. 00
L. 700. 00
2, 100.00
1 490. 00
?.T> 519. 1)0
8 997.00
4^990.00
ft 798. 00
5 850. 00
1,497.00
6,890.00
4,000.00
2,792.00

Place.
j|
!'
!
i,
I
'
;
11
I

New Orleans, La...

New York, N.Y...
Omaha, Nohr
Philadelphia. Pa ..
Pittsburnh, Pa
Providence, R.I-..
Richmond, Va
Sun Francisco, Cal.
Saint Louis, Mo ...
Saint Paul, Minn ..
Savannah, Ga
Toledo, Ohio.......
Washington, I>. C.
Wilmington, NO. .
11
|
Total

STEAM-BOAT SERVICE.
The annual rate of cost of this class of service on June 30, 1886, was
$446,419, and on Julv 1, 1886, $405,945, showing a reduction of $40,474.
On June 30, 1887, it was $433,189.18, showing a reduction of $13,229.82
since June 30, 1886.
This reduction has been accomplished notwithstanding the establish
ment of service from Tampa, by Key West, Fla., to Havana, Cuba
(under the provisions of the act of March 3, 1885), which went into
operation August 1, 1886, under a contract at a cost of $54,000 for the
ensuing eleven months of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887. There
has also been an increase of six routes during the last fiscal year.
The contracts for this class of service going into effect July 1, 1887,
in the third section were made at an aggregate rate of $3,362.46 less
than the service which theyr replaced, representing a saving of $13,449.84 for the contract term of four years.
The appropriation for this service for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1887, was $575,000, of which there was expended $421,370.24, leaving an
unexpended balance of $153,629.76.
The appropriation for inland steam boat service for the current fiscal
year is $450,000. The annual rate of cost on August 31, 1887, was

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389

$439,503.13, and in view of these figures, the fact that there is every
probability that the Tampa and Havana service will be kept up, and
the further fact that there is now pending an urgent application for in
crease of the service from Port Townsend, Wash. Ter., to Sitka, Alaska,
it is submitted that a slightly increased appropriation will have to be
made, and 1 recommend, therefore, an appropriation of $475,000 for the
next fiscal year.
MAIL-MESSENGER SERVICE.
The annual rate of expenditure for this class of service on June 30,
1887, was $829,54S.C1.
A comparison with the service on Juue 30, 1886, shows that there
has been an increase of 163 routes, of 126 miles in length, and a decrease
of $5,311.39 in the animal rate of cost.
The annual rate of cost on August 31, 1887, was $S29,535.60.
The sum deemed necessary for the next fiscal year is $900,000, the
same as the appropriation for the current year.
During the past fiscal year a very close and thorough review of this
service has been made with the view of ascertaining with as much cer
tainty as possible what railroads were liable for the performance of ter
minal service and the supply of intermediate offices within the 80-rod
limit, and it has resulted in a diminution in the rate of cost of this
service, which is shown in the tables.
DIVISION OF INSPECTION.
To this division is assigned the duty of inspecting the performance
of the whole service in all its branches throughout the United States
and Territories.- At the end of every month reports known as "Regis
ters of Arrivals and Departures" of the mails are forwarded to this di
vision by postmasters at the terminal or reportiug offices. These are
carefully examiued to ascertain if the service has been regularly and
properly performed without failure or delinquency, and in conformity
with the terms of the contract and the orders and regulations of the
Department.
To this division also are forwarded all complaints and reports of fail
ures, or delinquencies in the service, and it conducts all the correspond
ence incident thereto. It is gratifying to state that these complaints are
less frequent than formerly, which fact indicates a more satisfactory per
formance of the service. If the service is found to be performed in ac
cordance with the terms of the contract and the orders and regulations of
the Department, this fact is certified quarterly to the Auditor of the
Treasury for the Post-Uffice Department, and on these certificates pay
ments for the service are made. Wheu failures or delinquencies are
reported fines or deductions are made for such failures or delinquencies,
and these are noted on the certificates of the service transmitted to the
Auditor, and payments are made accordingly. The duties of this divis
ion are very important, as on the proper fulfillment of them the effi
ciency of the service greatly depends.
The following statement shows the amount of fine's and deductions
so made during the last fiscal year, and also the amount of remissions
of said fines and deductions when proper evidence was submitted in
accordance with the provisions of section 3962, Revised Statutes. (Pos
tal Laws and Regulations, 1887, p. 329.)

390

REPORT OF THE rOSTMASTER-GENERAL.

FINKS AND DEDUCTIONS.

The gross amount of fines aud deductions from postal contractors aud
others during the year ended June 30, 1887, was
$289,710.29
The amount of remissions on deductions ou account of satis
factory explanation was
$40,457.68
The amouut of remissions of fines was
35, 435. 50
Making total remissions of fines and deductions of

75, 893. 18

Leaving the net amount of fines and deductions on account of railroad,

star, and steam-boat service for the fiscal yearende I June 30, 1887, of. .. 213, 817. 11
To this are to be added fines imposed on, aud deductions made
from, the pay of railway mail service employes for failures, of. $3, 760. 73
And from mail messengers
2, 324. 59
6,085.32
Makiuj; total net deductions and fines for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1887, of
219,902.43
The above amounts are classified as follows:
Deductions aud flues, railroad service
208,725.01
Deductions and lines, star service
54, 194.79
Deductions and lines, steam-boat service
26,790.49
Deductions and fines, mail messengers
2,324.59
Deductions and flues, postal clerks
3, 760. 73
Total
Remissions,
Remissions,
Remissions,
Remissions,

deductions aDd fines

railroad service
star service
steamboat service
postal clerks

Total remissions

$295,795.61
61,373.46
11,668. 11
2,752.04
99. 57
75, 893. 16

Leaviug net amount of fines and deductions for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1897, of
219, 902. 43
MAIL EQUIPMENTS.
Appended herewith is a tabular statement (O) of the number, de
scription, prices, aud cost of all mail-bags and mail-catchers purchased
and put into service during the year ended June 30, 1887 j aud a tabu
lar statement (P) of all mail locks and keys purchased for the service
during the same period ; also a tabular statement (N) of all contracts
for mail equipments in operation on June 30, 18S6.
The total cost of mail-bags aud mail-catchers, with their appurte
nances and repairs, during the year ended Juue30, 1887, was $255,391.83,
against a cost for the same item during the previous fiscal year ended
June 30, 1886, of $208,138.30.
The appropriation for these items for the last fiscal year was $260,000.
The total number of new mail bags purchased and put into service
during the year was 185,500, of which number 25,500 were locked mailbags of various kinds and sizes, used chiefly for letters and registered
mail matter, and 160,000 were tied mail-bags, used for mail matter of
the second, third, and fourth class wben not registered.
This number of new mail-bags was required for the most part to take
the place of old oues worn out aud decayed. This shows a decrease of
12 per cent, compared With the quantity (212,362) put in service during
the last preceding year.
The reduced amount of appropriation, which was $15,000 less than
the appropriation for either the last preceding year or the current fiscal
year, necessitated this decrease, but it must be added that this decrease

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in the appropriation compelled the Department to afford less adequate

means to supply sufficient mail-bags during tbe year, and left the un
satisfied demands of tbe service to be met by tbe appropriation for the
curreut fiscal year.
'
The balance of the appropriation shown to have been unexpended
($4,608.17 statement O) resulted from the amount reserved out of the
appropriation for the reimbursement to postmasters for expenses neces
sarily incurred, and paid by them for repairs of mail bags, the cost of
which is contingent and variable, and can not be definitely and accu
rately ascertained until some time after the end of the fiscal year, when
all the postmasters' accounts shall have been settled by the Auditor of
the Post-Office Department.
The total cost of mail-catchers, including repairs, was $1,804.80. The
total cost of mail locks and keys, including repairs of the same, was
$19,522 ; the appropriation being $20,000.
The great increase incessantly going on in tbe amount of mail matter,
and the constant increase in the frequency of dispatching the same,
require, necessarily, a commensurate increase in the supply of mail
equipments. Larger quantities of such supplies will be indispensable
for the necessities of the service during the ensuing fiscal year.
Under a convention recently concluded betweeu you and the gov
ernor-general of Jamaica, a parcel post has been established, and, if the
confident expectations now entertained of the extension of this class of
service be realized, it will impose upon the Department the necessity of
providing a larger number of bags in addition to those used in the do
mestic service.
Alter a careful consideration, the necessary cost of requisite mail
equipment for the year ending June 30, 1889, is estimated to be as fol
lows :
For mail-bags and mail-catchers
:
$295,000
For mail locks and keys
30, 000
The above estimate amounts to $20,000 more for mail bags and mail
catchers, and $7,000 more for mail locks and keys than the appropria
tion for the current fiscal year, and it is believed that it will in no man
ner exceed what the requirements of the increased service will demand.
The act of Congress, approved January 3, 1887, extending the freedelivery system to places containing 10,000 inhabitants, and the con
tinual extension and expansion of the direct-pouch and the direct sack
systems for registered matter, will require increased supplies of mail
locks and keys, and a stock amply sufficient to meet any extraordinary
emergencies ol the service must always be kept on hand.
Accompanied herewith is a statement of the stock of mail-bags, mail
locks and keys which were in service on the 30th of June, 1887.
MAIL-BAGS, MAIL LOCKS AND KEYS.
The total number of mail locks and keys in the service on the 30th
of June, 1887, was as follows :
Mail-bag locks
240,264
Street letter-box locks
37,274
Total Dumber of mail-locks
277, 538

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Keys to mail-bug locks.

Keys to street lotter-box locks
Total number of mail-keys

t)7,41b
6, 487
7:i,S>03

Number of mail-bags in service? on the 30th of June, 1887, estimated from average
periods of their duration, and the quantity of new mail-bags put into Bervice dur
ing gnch periods.
ir>2, 789
Locked mail-bags of every kind
570.012
Tied mail-sacks of every kind..
722,801
Total number of mail-bags
The business of this division involves the lifting, moving, and carry
ing of large quantities of weighty material (boxes containing mail locks,
label cases, cord lasteners, etc.) ; which are to be haudledin the lock room
in the Department. For many years past the services of an able bodied
laborer to assist in the performance of this work Las been recognized
and furnished. No provision has recently been made for this necessary
work, and its performance is, therefore, imperfect and unsatisfactory.
I therefore recommend that in the estimates for this Department pro
vision be made for a laborer to perform this service, in accordance with
the suggestions of the clerk in charge of the mail equipment division.
RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION.
The annual rate of cost for railroad transportation on all adjusted
service on June 30, 1SS7, was 810,174.091, as against $15,520,191 on
June 30, 1880, being an increase of $054,500, or 4.22 per ceut. The in
crease tor the year ended June 30, 1880, was $701,090, or 5.10 per cent.,
and lor the year ended June 30, 1885, $1,484,889, or 11.18 per cent. It
will thus be seen that the increase in the annual rate of cost for the fis
cal year ended June 30, 1887, is $107,100 less than the increase for the
fiscal year 1880, and $830,389 less than the increase for the fiscal year
1885.
Notwithstanding this large comparative reduction in the annually
increasing rate of cost, the efficiency of the service has beeu fully main
tained, and more miles of new service were ordered in the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1887, than in the two previous years combined. The
amount of new service ordered in 1885 was 3,872 miles, and in 1886 2,901
miles, making for the two years an aggregate of 0,773 miles, whereas
in the fiscal year 1887 7,016 miles were ordered. There was, however,
more unadjusted service at the close of the fiscal year 1S87 than at the
close of either of the two previous fiscal years.
Had it been practicable to adjust the seivice to June 30, 1887, as
closely as it was adjusted at the end of the fiscal year 1886, the ascer
tained increase in the annual rate of cost for the two years 1886 and
1887, would have been very nearly the same. At the close of the fiscal
year 1886 there were 1,593 miles of unadjusted service and at the close
of 1887, 4,195 miles, being an increase in the unadjusted service of 2,602
miles, which, had it beeu adjusted, is estimated would have increased
the cost of the adjusted service on June 30, 1887, by $130,000, making
the rate of cost ot adjusted service on that date $23,000 more than at
the close of the previous year. It was, however, not possible to adjust
this service more closely owing to the great activity in railroad con
struction and the time required in obtaining the data necessary for
making the adjustments under the law.

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393

Weighings were ordered on all railroads in the third section, com

posed of the States of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Mis
souri, and also on new roads and extensions in other sections of the
country, for thirty days from March 30, 1887, but after that time it be
came necessary to order service on a large number of new roads which
could not be weighed the thirty successive working days required by
law iu time for the adjustments thereon to be made to June 30, 1887.
The following table shows the amount of unadjusted service at the
close of the past five fiscal years as compared with the miles of new
service ordered in said years respectively :

Year.

Now Unadjusted
service
service. June
30.
M,Us.
8,994
9,645
0,932

1882
1883
1881

Tear.

Miles.
8,449 1885
7, 234 1886
9,026 le7

yew Unadjusted
service
aervice. June
30.
Miles.
3, 872
2, 901
7,016

Miles.
2,945
1,593
4,195

The readjustment of the rates of pay to all railroad companies in the

States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887,
also in other States on new routes and extensions upon which pay had
not heretofore been fixed, are set out in detail in Table H of this report.
The regular readjustment from July 1 last occurred, as before stated,
in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri.
These readjustments have all been completed, and they show a net in
crease iu the annual rate of cost of service iu those States of $001,247,
or 16.03 per ceut. In the report of last year this increase was estimated
at 12 per cent. These States are among the most populous in the coun
try, and embrace several of the large trunk lines on which there was an
increase in the weight of mails which has enhanced the percentage of
increase in cost above the average weight of increase at regular quadrenuial weighings, which average of rate of iucrease has heretofore been
about 12 per cent.
The following table shows the average rate of cost per mile per an
num based upon the aggregate length of routes for the years therein
mentioned.

Years.
1880
1881
1882
1883

pay for Averaze rate

Length of Total
per mile per
route. transporta
tion.
annum.
85, 320
91,569
100,563
110, 208

$9, 237, 945

10, 249, 261
11,297,333
12,288,799

$108. 27
111.92
112. 34
111.50

Years.
1884
1885
1880
1887

pay for A veracerate

Lengthof Total
per mile per
route. transporta
tion.
annum.
117.160
121, 032
123, 933
130, 948

$13, 273, 606

14, 758, 495
15, 5J0, 191
16, 174, 691

$113. 29
121. 95
125.23
123. 52

From the above it will be seen that there has been a decrease during
the last fiscal year of 81.71 in the average rate of cost per mile per
annum in the length of routes. This decrease is iu part attributable to
the fact that the service was not as closely adjusted on June 30, 1887,
as it was at the close of the previous year for the reasQUS above ad
verted to.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.

RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION AND RAILWAY POST-OFFICE CARS COM

BINED.
Tbe following tabular statement shows the annual rate of expenditure
for railroad transportation and railway post-office cars combined for tbe
last eigbt years :

1880
1882
188:1
1884
1886
1887

Tear.

..
..
...
.

Per cent, of
cent.
Increase ofPer
Lenirtu of inIncrease
Cost
increase
cost per cost
length of increase
length of per annum. inannum.
routes.
per
routes. in routes.
annum.
Mile*.
8\ 320
91, 509
100, 563
110.208
117, 100
121,032
123. 933
130,949

ililet.
5,329
6,249
8,9!)4
9,615
6, 952
3,872
2, 901
7,016

6*. 66 $10, 4! 8, 086

7.32 11,013,368
9.82 12, 753, 181
9.59 13, 887, 600
6.30 15,012, 603
3.80 16,627, 981'
2.39 17, 330, 512
5.66 18, 056, 272

$631, 396
1,114,8*9
1, 139, 816
1, 134,610
1, 121,803
1,615,380
70 ',529
719, 760

9.73
10.61
8.81
.-.8.1
8.09
10.78
4.20
4.15

It will be seen by tbe above statement that the iucrease in the annual
rate of cost in these two items of expenditure, constituting together the
largest single element of charge iu the service during the last fiscal
year, is but $11,231 over the increase for the same items for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1886, while it is $895,020 less tbau the iucrease in
the same items for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1885. The percentage
of increase of cost per annum during the above-mentioned period of
eight years is shown iu the table.
It was the policy and determination of the office to promptly meet
the demands of the public for increased service by availing itself of the
facilities of the railroads as speedily as these facilities were furnished.
As has been already stated the increase in this branch of the service
during the last fiscal year was 7,010 miles. Herewith is appended a
statement showing in what States the largest part of this increase
took place :

States.

Texas
IUinoiB
Dakota

Total

Estimated
increase
iu tho an
Increase in Iucrease nual rate of
number in li nglhof expendi
of routes. routes. ture on ac
count of
this new
BCrvice.
Mile*.
1,393. 00
754.60
003. 68
570. 48
410.13
417.75
335. 35
271.00
268.33
5,009.44

23
11
8
6
7
5
5
6
4
75

883, 583. 60
45, 279. 00
30, 220. 80
34, 588. 80
2J, 917. (0
25, 065. 00
20,121.00
16,260.00
10, 099. 80
304,166.40

1
In addition to this, and as illustrating the rapid increase in railroad
service, it may here be mentioned that from July 1 to October 21, 1887,

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395

956 miles of new service were ordered in Kansas, 180 miles iu Nebraska,
278 miles in Dakota, 172 miles in Washington Territory, 155 miles in
California, 490 miles in Texas, aud 309 miles in the Indian Territory.
PAST MAILPITTSBURGH TO KANSAS CITY.
In March last contracts were made by you with the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company and the Missouri Pacific Railway Company for a
special postal fast train from Pittsburgh to Kansas City, to be run for.
a period of four years from March 14, 1887. The contract with the
Pennsylvania Company provided also for a special fast train to be run
in connection with the above from Columbus to Cincinnati, Ohio. The
contract stipulated that all mail for points properly servable from said
lines of railroad, aud for the southwestern part of the country which, in
the judgment of the Post-Office Department, could be as quickly, con
veniently, and beneficially to the public sent upon these lines of road,
should thereafter be transported thereon; that the company should
provide an additional lino of 00-feet postal cars to run from Pittsburgh
to Kansas City, for which the legal compensation provided by law
should be allowed ; and that a reweighing of the mails should be had
for thirty days from March 30, 1887, and compensation based thereon
readjusted in accordance with the law from April 1, 1887. The mails on
these lines were accordingly reweighed, and compensation adjusted in
accordance with the terms of the contracts. The increase in the cost
resulting therefrom was, for transportation $154,233.26, and for railway
post office cars, $45,162, or a total cost of $199,395.26.
For a full aud detailed statement of the postal benefits secured by
these contracts to a large and populous portion of the country I refer
to the report of the General Superintendent of the Railway Mail Serv
ice. It may be briefly stated that it has expedited the eastern mails
destined for Saint Louis six hours, and mail for all points west and
southwest of Saint Louis from six to eighteen hours, or what is equiva
lent to a whole commercial day. The States thus beneficially affected
embrace southwest Missouri, Kansas, southern Nebraska, and northern
Texas, Colorado, and Utah, and the advantage of this fast mail extends
as far west as San Francisco.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
The appropriation for the current year for railroad transportation is
$15,867,962. This is for the service exclusive of the amounts to be
credited the subsidized Pacific railroads. This appropriation will prob
ably fall short of the requirements of the service, by what amount I
am unable at present to state with certainty, but it will approxi
mate, if not reach, the sum of $250,000. The large increase iu the ex
tension of railroad transportation and the great and unprecedented in
crease in the weight of mails in the third section, which were weighed
last March, and the additional expense recently incurred for the fast
mail from New York to Saint Louis, which was not contemplated at the
time the estimate was made, will account for this anticipated deficiency.
ESTIMATE FOR 1889.
It is estimated that the sum of $17,059,617 will be required for the
transportation of the mails on railroads for the fiscal year ending June

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

30, 1889, being an increase over the appropriation for the current fiscal
year of $1,191?655. This large increase in the estiuiate for the next fis
cal year is owing to the causes already adverted to, namely, the great
increase in railroad extension and the consequent and necessary in
crease in railroad mail service, and also to the large increase in the
weight of the mails. The regular quadrennial weighing will take place
next year in the second section, embracing the States of North Caro
lina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky,
"Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, and the adjustment of pay of
* railroad service in these States will go iuto effect July 1^ 18S8.
As my letter of estimates will explain, 1 have placed the increase in
the rate of cost of the service in this section over the present rate at 14
percent., which is moderate in view of the fact that the percentage of
increase in the cost of railroad mail transportation in the third section,
embracing the States of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Minne
sota, which were weighed in March last, was 10.03 per cent., being 4 per
cent, in excess of what was estimated for. As three of the States to be
weighed next year, namely, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, are contiguous
to the States in the third section, it may safely be inferred that the
same conditions which have enhanced the cost of the service in that
section, as above stated, exist and will be found to operate in these
tlii ee States. There is every reason also to believe that, a considerable
increase will be found in the weight of the mails, aud consequently in
the increase in the cost in the Southern States comprised in the second
section, especially in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, aud Alabama.
This increase in the estimate for 1888-'89 over the appropriation for
the current year is further explained by the fact that there will be, in
all probability, a deficiency of about $250,000 in the appropriation for
the current fiscal year to meet the increased requirements of the serv
ice.
If we add to the appropriation for the current year the amount of
this anticipated deficiency in this branch of the service, it will be seen
that the difference between the estimate for the next fiscal year aud
the amount which will be actually required for the present fiscal year
is 041,055, which sum is but $233,557 more than the average annual
increase in the rate of cost for the past two years, and is abundantly
accounted for by the large expansion of the railroad service and the
general improvement of the business of the country during the current
year, to w hich improvement no public agency is more sensitive and
more quickly responds in increased service and increased expenditure
than the postal service. What may be called the express busiuess of
this service, that is, the carrying by mail of packages of merchandise
not exceeding 4 pounds in weight, has largely increased. This utiliza
tion of the postal service as an agent in the economy of distribution is
rapidly growing in popularity aud lavor and expanding every year,
aud adds materially to the increase in the weight of the mails aud the
consequent increase in the rate of annual expenditure.
From the Auditor's books it appears that there was of the appropria
tion lor the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, an unexpended balance re
maining at that date oi $888,150.00. There are, however, outstanding
liabilities chargeable to this item of expenditure amounting, it is esti
mated, to about $80,000, which, when deductetl, will make the total
unexpended balance for the last fiscal year about 800,000,

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397

RAILWAY POST-OFFICE CARS.

The annual rate of cost of railway postal cars on June 30, 1887, was
$1,881,581, as compared with $1,816,321 on June 30, 1886. This shows
an increase over the previous year of $65,260, or 3.59 per cent. There
was a decrease in the annual rate of cost in 1880 of $53,167, thus
making a net increase for 1886 and 1887 of but $12,092, or an average
for each year of $6,046, whereas the annual average increase in cost,
from 1881 to 1885, inclusive, was $121,689, as will appear from the fol
lowing table showing the increase or decrease in the cost of this
service :
Year.

1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887

Coat.

Increase Decrease. Increase. Decrease.

$1,261,041
1, 364, 107 $103, one
1, 4.-.S, 851 91,744
1, 500, 001 143, 150
1, 738, 997 139, 996
1,869,488 130,491
1,816,321
1,881,580 65, 259

Per cent. Percent.

8. 17
6.73
9. 83
8.76
7.50
$53, 167
2.84
3.59

The large reduction in the past two years in the average annual in
crease in rate of cost is principally due to the discontinuance in the fis
cal year ended June 30, 1886, of pay for apartment postal-cars less
than 40 feet in length, to which reference was made in the last annual
report. It will be observed, however, that the annual rate of increase
in the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, which was not affected by the
discontinuance of the pay for apartment cars, is only about one-half the
average increase for the years from 1881 to 1885, inclusive.
A full and detailed statement of the operation of the railway postal
car service for the past fiscal year will be found in the report of the Gen
eral Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service and the tables annexed
to his report. It will be seen by an examination of his report and the
said tables that this important branch of the service is in a very effi
cient and satisfactory condition, and that the changes made by the pres
ent superintendent have improved this service. I cordially coucur in the
recommendation which he makes for an increase in the number of di
vision superintendents in the Hail way Mail Service. The rapid extension
of the railway mail and post-office car service over the whole country,
and the great increase in the weight of mail matter render this increase
a matter of vital importance for the proper regulation and efficiency of
the service.
*
I also concur in his recommendation to increase the salaries of the
chief clerks attached to the offices of the various division superintend
ents from $1,400 to $1,500 per annum, and that an appropriation for an
allowance not to exceed $300 to each of the chief clerks to the division
superintendents in this service be made to meet their expenses while
traveling in the service of the Department. To these clerks is assigned,
in addition to other duties, that of conducting the examinations of the
railway postal clerks, which entails upon them considerable amount of
travel during the year, and additional expense, which now is defrayed
out of their limited salaries.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

SPECIAL FACILITIES.

The appropriation for special facilities on trunk lines for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1888, is $295,987.53, and the current expenditure
on account of this fund is as follows :
Number of route.
6005 .
4WI1..
10001.
10013
) .
11001 }Part"
11001 part...
11008.
111X19.
13002.
14002.
14005.
14004..
15009.
10006
10018, 10007.
Total .

Termini.

Railroad company.

New York. New Haven and

Hartford.
New Yoik Central and Hud
son River,
Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore.
Baltimore and Potomac
Bay ViewQuantico
Richmond, Frcdericksburgh
QuanticoRichmond
and Potomac.
Richmond to Petcrsburgh . . . Richmond and Petersburgh . .
Petersburgh to Weldon
PctATHburgb.
Wilmington and Weldon
Weldon to Wilmington
Wilmington, Columbia and
Wilmington to Florence
Augusta.
Floreuco to Charleston Junc Northeastern
tion.
Charleston Junction to Sa Charleston and Savannah . . .
vannah.
Savannah to Jacksonville Savannah, Florida and West
ern.
Baltimore to Hagerstown.
Wtsurn Maryland
Jacksonville, Tumpa and Key
Jacksonville to Tumpa
West, and South Florida.
Now York Springfield..
4.35 a. m. train
PhiladelphiaBay View.

Miles.

Pay.

13ft 00
144.00
91. SO

$17, 647.06
25, 000. 00
20, 000. 00

79.60
81.50
23.39
64.00
162.07
110.00
95.00
108.00
171. 50
86.60
242. 57

21,900.00
17, 419. 26
4,268.67
11,680.00
29, 577. 77
20, 076. 00
17, 337. 50
19, 710. 00
31,298.75
15, 804. 50
44, 269. 02
295, 087. 53

I recommend an appropriation of the above total amount, $295,987.53,'

for a continuance of this important service for the next fiscal year.
Attention is invited to the tables accompanying this report for full
details respecting railroad service.
Table 0 shows the railroad service in operation on the 30tli of June,
1887.
Table H shows the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on rail
road routes in States and Territories in which the contract term expired
June 30, 1887, and also in other States and on certain new routes ; the
readjustment of the rates based upon returns of the weight of mails,
and the speed at which they are conveyed ; the accommodations for
mails and postal agents, and the number of trips per week in accord
ance wi h the acts of March 3, 1873, July 12, 1876, and June 17, 1878.
Table 1 shows the rate of pay per annum for the use of railway postoffice cars for the liscal years ended June 30, 1886, and June 30, 1887,
and the increase or decrease of 1887 as compared with 1886, and the
reasons therefor.
Table K is a statement of expenditures on account of special facilities
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, out of $291,000 appropriated by
the act approved June 30, 1886.
Table L shows the number of miles of railroad mail service ordered
from July 1, 1886, to June 30, 1887.
Table M gives statistics of mileage, increase in mileage, and annual
transportation and cost of the railroad service from 1836 to June 30,
1887.
Before concluding this report I deem it my duty to call attention to
the existing method of compensation for railroad transportation, and
to reiterate the views on that subject which 1 had the honor to express
in my last annual report.

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399

Another year's experience in this office has only strengthened and

confirmed these views and furnished additional evidence in support of
the objections therein urged against the present system of payment for
railroad service and in favor of a radical revision of the law of 1873,
and the amendments thereto, on which the existing method of compen
sation rests.
Though by careful supervision of all the details of the service, and
strictly insisting upon the performance of all the duties and obligations
imposed by law on the railroads engaged in this service, and for other
reasons hereinbefore stated, there has been a considerable and gratify
ing reduction iu the increase in the rate of annual cost thereof, as here
tofore shown, it is apparent on the other hand, and abundantly demon
strated by the tables submitted both in this and in my last annual report,
that this large item of expenditure is steadily on the increase. This in
crease isdue not only to the rapid extension of the railroads, but also to the
constantly increasing weight of mails carried, and this increasing weight
is the more important of the two factors entering into the qu< stion of
cost, and goes on at a constantly accelerated pace, of which fact the
recent increase of cost resulting from the weighing in the third section,
hereinbefore referred to, furnishes a pregnant illustration. As I have
before observed, it is difficult to state with any degree of exactness the
annual tonnage of the United States mail carried on all the railroads
in the United States, but that it is enormous may be inferred from the
statement, that on seven of the great trunk-line routes there is carried
au average daily weight of 578,984 pounds, or 289 tons.
Not only, however, is the existing method objectionable on the score
of economy, but it is liable to further and perhaps graver objections.
This branch of the service is not only more than doubled since the
passage of the act of 1873, establishing the present rate and system of
railroad compensation, but it has had a growth and development in
directions and on lines of public usefulness which it is 6afe to say were
hardly conceived of by the framers of that act. In the early legislation
of Congress on this subject it was but natural that the old methods of
mail transportation in use should be kept in view, and as little departed
from as possible, and that only gradually. And on those methods of
transportation the present system of railway mail compensation pro
ceeds.
The character and requirements of the present service have under
gone an entire change, and the method of adjusting the pay, therefore,
is but ill adapted to the state of things resulting from this change.
When a route was established under the old system reference was had
mainly to the supply of points at the termini of the routes and the in
termediate offices thereon, and without much regard to any connections
to other and distant parts of the country or even of the same State.
The present railway mail service can only properly be regarded as one
vast, continuous, and unbroken system of postal communication in
ceaseless operation, spanning the continent and reaching and distribut
ing the mail to every part of it, and not as a collection or aggregate of
separate, distinct, and independent routes, each one furnishing local
supply within a limited territory at fixed periods and on designated
schedules. It is manifest that a method of adjusting pay, based on the
latter idea, can not be applicable to a system which is so altogether
different in its objects and provisions. We have a number of through
mail lines stretching from the Eastern cities to the Pacific coast, and
from the Lakes to the Gulf. These furnish extraordinary facilities for
the dispatch and distribution of the mails with every degree of speed

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and frequency. Mails depart from, and arrive at, the great ceuters of
trade and commerce not only daily but hourly, and even more fre
quently, and are carried with the same degree of frequency almost to
every town of any considerable size and population throughout the
country.
The present system of pay is liable also to another objection, and
that is its want of a proper and equitable adjustment for the service
performed between the Department and the railroads engaged in that
performance. To illustrate both of these objections I will state that
under the existing law a weighing takes place on every railroad in the
United States once in every four years, and on the weight thus ascer
tained the pay of the road is fixed for four years ensuing from the 1st
of July after such weighing. Now, the exigencies of the service are
constantly requiring changes in the distribution of the mails, and it
may, as it often does, happen that the weights thus ascertained may be
very largely increased or diminished at any time during this period of
four years. When this takes place, as it frequently does, the Depart
ment is under the necessity of reweighing the mails on the roads thus
increased or diminished, at a very large cost, as the weighing must take
place for thirty consecutive days over the routes thus affected by the
change in distribution. Many such instances occurred during the last
year.
Should space be the criterion of pay, as I have recommended (and
this recommendation is enforced by the opinion and judgment of all
those who have given any thought or study to this subject), it will only
be necessary to ascertain the space thus increased or diminished, and
readjust the pay on the roads affected by the change in distribution
accordingly.
Again, under the existing law payments for apartment car serviceis not allowed, that is, for apartments less than 40 feet. This service
is required of the railroad companies without any compensation in
addition to that which is given for weights, and this is the cause of
the only attrition experienced by the Department with the railroads.
On many of the railroads, especially some of the short ones, and in
very populous sections of the country, and where many trains are run
daily and the mails are sent on all of these trains, a small amount of
space only is required in each of the trains run, much less than 40 feet,
which is the minimum of space in the railway postal service for which
payment is authorized by the act of 1873, and it may be, and it is in
deed the fact, that some railroads are furnishing this apartment-car
service because of the number of trains which they run without any
pay, while if they ran but one train, and all the space in the apartment
cars which is necessary for the service were added together, it would in
the aggregate amount to 40 feet, or perhaps upwards, and would thereby
entitle the company to payment for such space, whereas under thepresent law they can get nothing for it.
While it can not be expected that any system that may be devised
will prevent what is inevitable, namely, a constant and uniform in
crease in the cost of this service, in consequence of the steady increase
in the demauds of the public for the superior and increased facilities
which this service furnishes, yet it is confidently believed that the sub
stitution of space for weight as a gauge or measure of adjustment of
the pay for this service will accomplish a reduction in the increase of
the rate of such pay, and will enalile the Department to more econom
ically and equitably adjust that payment to the service actually per
formed. And therefore, in additiou to a very considerable saving in

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401

the rate of annual expenditure for this service which will thereby be
achieved, the plan suggested will further advance the interests of the
service by removing all present grounds of controversy between the
Department and the railroad companies engaged in carrying the mails.
I believe we have reached a stage in this service which demands con
sideration of this important question, and to that end I have, therefore,
the honor to renew the recommendations expressed in my last annual
report in favor of a revision of the law on the subject of the compensa
tion of railroads for mail service, and of the adoption of the plan, therein
suggested and explained at length, of substituting space for weight as
the measure of the value of the service performed and the basis of the
compensation therefor.
In conclusion, I desire to express my obligations to the chiefs of divis
ion and to the clerical force generally for the intelligent and efficient
assistance I have always received from them in the administration of
the exacting and responsible duties of this office.
Very respectfully, .
A. Leo Knott,
Second Assistant Postmaster- General.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.

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ADDENDUM.
Exhibit 1.Statement of business disposed of during the fiscal year.
Table A exhibits cost, appropriation and estimates.
Table B shows length of routes, annual transportation and annual rate of cost in the
several classes of inland mail service.
Table C is a statement of the railway mail service.
Table D is a statement of the steam-boat service.
Table E shows the increase and decrease in transportation and cost.
Table F is a statement of deductions, fines and remissions.
Table H shows weight of mails, speed and accommodations for mails and R. P. O.
clerks, and readjustment of pay on railroad routes, with an index.
Table I shows the rate of pay for R. P. O. cars, with increase and decrease since
last annual report.
Table K states expenditures for necessary and Bpeoial facilities on trunk lines.
Table L is a statement of railroad service established since last annual report.
Table M shows the growth of railway mail service from 1836 to 1887.
Table N is a statement of all contracts for mail equipments and use of patents.
Table O is a statement of expenditures for certain mail equipments.
Table P is a statement of expenditures for mail locks and keys.

Exhibit 1.Statement showing the amount of current business disposed of during the year
ended June 30, 1887.
oS
Nature of work done.

o.S1
m

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20, 680 12, 800
Letters received
15,776 15,232
Letters written
Letters recorded
--. 15,776 15,232
126, 089 168, 083
Circulars sent out
758
Telegrams
21, 771
Orders made upon present or new service
26,211 20,584
Orders recorded upon present or new service
30,800
Pamphlet advertisements scntout
Routes advertised (general and miscellaneous ad
4,573
vertisement)
533
Routes advertised (bulletin board)
1,876
Routes advertised (mail messenger)
203, 000
Proposals sent out
Proposals endorsed, examined, and recocdod (general
01, 621
and miscellaneous advert isement)
Proposals endorsed, examined, and recorded (bulle
3, 351
tin board)
5,866
Contracts prepared (in duplicate)
Briefs involving cbangos in servico prepared........
4, 090
4, 099
Proposals involving changes in service prepared
48
Volumes of Route Registers completed
Weight returns computed and adjusted
452, 300
Postmasters' reports received ana examined
Dav-book entries
Mail locks and keys examined and tested
-.
Key chains examined and tested
Mail-bug label-coses examined and tested
Mail-bag cord-fastenors examined and tested
,
Locks Bent out

Mail keys in registered letters sent out

Mail-bag label-cases sent out
Mail-bag cord-fasteners sent ont
Account* examined
. .. 12, 829
245
Tables and statements prepared
.
139
Certificates prepared
185, 000 102, 808
Calculations made
5,075
Orders entered on reports for Congress

sea
4,072
3,541
1,500
10,795
1,559
1,559

7
499
1,559

199, 000

29, 108
1,360
1,260
40, 749
153
153

65, 007
120, 450
3,503
35, 191
115,466
96,907
6,916
25, 200
205, 000
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B. Table of star, steam-boat, and railroad
[The entire service and pay on each route are Included in the amount opposite the State
Length of routes and annual rate of expenditure in each class of service.

States and Ter

ritories.

Total
length of

Star.

Steam-boat.

Annual
Annual
Length. rate of ex Length. rate of ex Length.
penditure.
penditure.

Annual rate
of expendi
ture for
transporta
tion.

Dollar).
Miles. Dollars. MOm.
Miltt.
MiUl.
Dollar:
5, 206. 35 3, 684. 14 90, 903. 91 334. 13 5, 509. 00 1, 188. 08 112. 151. 03
Maine
76
2, 650. 00
1, 222. 51 34, 877. 48
785. 49
New Hampshire 2.081
84,717.93
886.31
105, 647. 05
Yermont
..... 2, 341. 88 1, 475. 57 40, 157. 80
3, 255. 20 1, 168. 54 79,341.06
89
12, 093. 50 1, 997. C6 337, 827. 21
Massachusetts
523. 59
83
12. 107. 56
214. 74
195.85 12 150.10
Khode Island
29, 900. 47
1, 110.73 229, 491.74
1,908.63
791.90 82, 665. 43
Connecticut
14.188.74 7, 542. 95 388, 784. 26 220.50 11,096.17 6, 423. 29 1. 131,864.20
New York
1,709.75 261, 300. 97
2, 641. 24
931.49 34, fOO. 51
New Jersey
6, 077. 55 825, 622. 38
15, 168. 08 o, im. in 274, 500. 30
Pennsylvania
318.
Delaware
553.81
235. 28
8, 028. 27
28.813. 76
4,597.31 2, 243. 27 81, 711. 37 1,011.50 13, 215. 00 1,312.54 319, 829. 52
Maryland
12,846.35 9, 247. 23 162. 851. 79 667.25 35,221.62 2, 931. 87 402, 079. 72
Virginia
722. 42
West Viiginia 7, 308. 62 6. 586. 20 86, 107. 50 "425""
81, 783. 09
12,683.66 1, 879. 43 183, 850 95
North Carolina . . . 12, 822. 89 10,518.46 136. 564. 24
99.50 2, 214. 00 1,610.56 140, 240. 37
South Carolina ... 5, 604. 91 3, 915. 88 58, 874. 83
600.00 3,754.71 319, 898. 74
10, 700. 18 6, 939. 47 101, 288. 50
12
Georgia
5, 277. 34 2, 830. 26 5.", 910. 9fi 737.87 68, 219. 00 1,700.21 112,016.53
Florida
9,
501). 00 2. 240. 09 228, 29H. 62
11,
913.
09
116.
259.
60
713
8,930
Alabama
5, 900. 00 2, 671. 55 231, 303.92
9, 090. 41 5, 942. 86 7,914.42 476
Mississippi
133.
75
3,
000. 00 1, 289. 35 136,675.73
10,
216.
21
8,793.11
111,463.
13
Tennessee
11, 108.43 8.184.53 138, 545. 83 374
21,879.57 2, 549. 90 335.818.80
Kentucky
16,
087.
63
109,
007.
45
220.50
6, 284. 34
14, 440. 00 9, 582. 79 1, 879, 824 24
Ohio
4, 702 45 62l,0>1.61
9, 247. 90 4, 485. 45 97, 600. 47
Indiana
137,593.52
8,454.22 983,403.38
12,950.95 4, 496. 73
Illinois
6, 256. 62 500, 023. 91
10. 274. 03 4, 739. 41 122, 085. 62 278
Michigan
4, 531. 89 480,0.0.48
9, 562. 48 5, 030. 59 103, 822. 33
Wisconsin
11,119.93 4, 619. 67 84, 595. 16
6, 600 28 098,4:13.31
Minnesota
7,748.59 709, 5.'-l.43
12, 600. 80 4.851.21 90, 709. 22
Iowa
17, 127.48 10, 423. 45 203, 027. 90 173 I 9,547.46 6, 531. 03 877, 130.07
Missouri
9, 102. 16 7, 497. 23 114,499. 49 694. 25 41, 500. 00
910. 08
Arknnsas
62,412.67
992.71
5, 949. 8 3, 873. 38 71, 624. 77 1,083,75 42,410.00
Louisiana
93. 059. 62
20, 411. 22 13, 376. 76 25U, 372. 33
39
576. 33 0, 995. 40 687, 987. 98
Texas
76. 12
2. 672. 6*
Indian Territory. . 2, 845. 37 2, 789. l5 40, 072. 78
15,391.63 9, 217. 25 143, 981.63
6, 174. 38 587, 138. 34
Kansas
10, 094, 72 5,841.52 88, 706. 22
4, 253. 20 720, 371.65
Nebraska
8, 772. 08 6, 847. 19 124. 461. 99
1,924.89 119. 742. 76
Dakota
80. 09
3,561.84 3,481.75 97.112.65
5, 228. 36
Montana
511. 34
2, 450. 50 L 909. 25 51, 39U. 47
Wyoming
81, MA 70
2, 530. 70 268, 765. 95
6.012.26 3, 511. 50 119,320.87
Colorado
3, 750. 33 2, 5.'>8. 75 61,011.95
1, 191.58 103, 277. 86
New Mexico
630. 56
3, 133.56 2,503
85, 657. 69
79, 441. 02
Arizona
3, 117.07 1,897.10 55, 241. 33
1,219.57 114,028. 62
Utah
83.89
Idaho
2, 833. 64 2, 749. 75 90. 182. 46
4, 420. 29
4.461.04 2, 371. 65 49, 608. 37 9S6. 12 59,U0>! 33 1,103. 27 106,217. 47
Washington
5, 807 51 4,571.50 113, 286. 95 154.50 11,071.81 1, 141.51 127
Oregon
180.53
31.610.70
537. 01
3, 131.91 2,594
71, 557. 34
Nevada
8,
388.
57
248,
252.
06
17,
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3,
795.
28
12,
589.
35
405.50
557,
878.
87
California
11,350.00
1, 050
1,240
190
795
Alaska
|373, 142.21 |>31,590.28 |5, 099, 533. 43 1 10, 597. 12 1433,189,18 1 130, 948.81 1 16, 174, 691. 22
Totals
Mail messengors .
Railway postal clerks
Mail equipments
Necessary and special facilities on trunk lines .
Aggregate

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405

mail tercice in operation June 30, 1887.

r which the route is numbered, though the route may extend Into other States.]
Length of routes and an
nual rate of expenditure
in each class of service.

Number of miles traveled per annum.

Kailroad.
Annual rate Total annual Star service. Steam-boat
service.
of expendi
rate of
ture for rail* expenditure
way post- for railroad
service.
nfiice cars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
16, 071. 50 158,822.53
2, 651. 00
87, 368. 03
3. 012. SO 108, BSD. 55
39, 091. 00 376, 918 21
33, 050. 47
3,090.00
25, 297. 50 254, 789. 24
193, 308. 40 1, 325, 172. 60
38, 628. 25 303, 019. 22
98, 071. 50 923, 693. 88
28, 813. 76
58, 450. 85 378, 2*0. 37
74, 551. 20 476. 630. 92
90, 143. 09
8, 360. 00
12,965.60 170,816.55
21, 255. 00 170. 495. 37
52, 100. 50 401, 999. 24
112,046.53
20, 410. 50 240,701. 12
16, 524. 00 250, 827. 92
12, 108. 50 148, 784. 23
34, 259. 50 370, 078. 30
380, 288. 95 2,259,913.19
94, 853. 10 715. 9)4. 74
175.P84.35 1,159,287.73
18,531.50 518, 555. 41
54, 151. 10 534,201.58
45, 436. 00 743,809.31
79, 487. 00 789,018.43
119,842.80 996, 978. 87
62, 442. 67
93, 050. 62
667, 987. 98
2, 672. 64
50, 930. 40 638, 068. 74
73, 300. 00 703,671.65
119,742.76
5, 228. 36
81, 000. 70
268, 765. 95
103, 277. 86
79, 441. 02
114.028.62
4, 426. 29
108,217. 47
127, 180. II
31.610. 70
615, 96J. 87

. Miles.
vow.
77, 038
1,998,382.23
15,080
720, 487. 73
896, 350. 65
69, 805. 00
990, 265. 90
160.795.60
56, 922. 67
586, 023. 10
4.695,471.85 106, 686. 66
593,462.41
4, 863, 948. i0
132, 386. 80
1. 321, 701. 48 306, 197.1
3, 824, 735. 86 291, 150
1,904,239.38
3, 134, 344. 12 i43,'666"
1, 127, 440
35, 182
1, 988, 844. 78
14, 976
229,
034
767, 724. 31
2, 653, 425
136, 266
1,681,353.18
62,244
27, 820
2, 874, 702. 75
2, 824, 432. 03 233, 376
3, 000, 343. 76 158,028
1,839,816.39
1,903, 405.15
1, 822, 798. 33
60,006
1, 680, 202. 75
1, 183,930.37
1, 760, 977. 50
3, 700, 897. 80
53, 978
2,276,941.50 190, 346
1, 158, 385
270, 018. 67
4, 635,371.78
12, 168
769,210
3, 220, 558. 50
1, 044, 228. 27
1,933, 121
1, 189, 899. 50
634,894
1, 119, 182.66
700. 387. 50
803, 5.19
700, 70
990, 528
601,081.20 312, 130
1, 322, 300
84, 552
652, 860
3, 197,018. 43 126. 880
4,560
38,800
1. 881, 580. 60 |18, 056, 271. 72 84, 258, 284. 27 3, 112, 283. 32

Railrond
service.

Total annual
rate of
expenditure.
Total.

Milet.
Dollars.
3,604,019.30
255, 235. 47
2, 171.31&55
124,896.41
2,335,713.03
148, 817. 35
6,511,009.50
468. 352. 77
903, 020. 46
57,308.13
3,572,504. 16
287, 454. 67
19,302, 127.36 1, 7:5, 053. 03
5, 125, 055. 85
337. 819.73
16,434,661.68 1, 198, 200. 18
503, 995. 50
36, 842. 03
5, 089, 294. 20
473, 206. 74
8,273, 423. 11
874, 707. 33
176. 250. 69
3, 056, 398. 97
4, 848, 546. 78
326, 063. 79
231, 584. 20
2,911,910.84
503, 887. 74
6, 168,937.31
2,381, 155.57
233, 842. 49
5, 263, 078. 30
402, 460. 81
3, 728, 310. 78
354, 612. V
4, 497, 367. 63
293, 247. !
6, 705, 307. 43
530, 503. 70
18,482, 149.66 2,443, 320.64
8, 586, 653. 25
813,545.21
12, 825, 973. 73 1,296,881.25
9, 488, 506. 09
647, 235. 03
7, 235, 255. 80
638, 023. 91
7, 142, 898. 68
828, 464. 47
9, 451, 466. 08
888, 727. 65
11,908,417.28 1, 209, 554. 23
3,303, 925.11
221, 442. 18
2,503,419.38
207, 124. 39
10, 754, 51& 68
918, 936. 64
823, 917. 94
42, 745. 42
782, 050. 37
9, 102, 645. 25
5, 524, 758. 63
882, 377. 87
244, 204. 75
3, 325, 629. 68
102,341.11
1,248,'165 20
135, 397. 17
1,030,072.20
388, 086. 82
3, 611,950.45
167, 192.81
1,618,961.14
185,098.71
1,255,910.52
169. 269. 95
1.593,810.91
94. 908. 75
1, 012, 875. 36
215, 434. 17
1, 691, 908. 58
251, 542. 12
2, 219, 8^6. 01
10.1, 168. 04
909,212.80
879, 398. 93
6, 970, 088. 74
12, 145. 00
4J, 360
23,
588.
994. 33
1 169, 889, 865, 85 [257, 061, 433. 44
rfffl, 548. 61
4, 827, 466. 110
271,913.83
285, 686. 10
29, 806, 508. 87
Miles.
1,528,599.07
1,435,750.82
1, 439, 362. 38
5, 450, 937. 94
685, 302. 19
2,986,481.06
. 14, 499, 968. 85
4. 531, 593. 44
11, 570, 713. 48
371, 608. 70
3, 401, 395. 00
4, 157, 537. 45
1,152,159.59
1, 571, 202. 66
1, 749, 288. 84
4,163,116.53
1,384,397.26
2, 473, 387. 30
1, 984, 713. 00
1, 594, 844. 88
3, 647, 498. 80
15, 323, 777. 90
6, 726, 836. 86
10, 922, 568. 58
7, 605, 101. 70
5, 555, 053. 05
5, 958, 968. 31
7, 684, 488. 58
8, 153, 543. 42
836, 637. 55
1, 075. 015. 71
6, 106, 978. 88
54, 707. 94
5, 882, 086. 75
3, 880, 530. 36
1, 392, 508. 68
58, 465. 70
395, 178, 20
2, 492, 767. 79
858, 573. 64
452,371.51
887,340.91
52, 347. 38
778, 697. 38
812,914.01
250, 352. 80
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H. Table showing the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad routes in States
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and Territories in which the contract term expired Jane 30, ls87, and also in other State*
of the math, the speed with which they are conveyed, the accommodations for mails and
March 3, 1873, July 12, 1876, and June 17, 1878.
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Mar. 30, 1887. r. p. o.
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Mar. 10, 1888.

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12, 1888.
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$50
per m.
33.23 572. 85 175. 00 493. 34 175. 00' 113,664.89 32, 102.75 97, 656. 65 32, 019. 50 July 1 Weighed
30 (lavs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.47 m.
increaso. r. p. o. on
104.83 m., at $150 per
m. ; formerlv$150|>er
m forl04.87'ra. Route
under contract to
Mar. 12, 18S8.
480. so 150. 00 420.66
21, 382. 50 59, 973. 49 21,385.50 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0 02 m.
decrease. Route un
dor contract to Mar.
12, 1888.
40.03313. 79 65.00
65. 00 23, 637. 80 4, 690. 45 21,497.71 4, 893. 20 July 1 Woighed SOdavs from
Mar. 30, 1887." 0.05 lu.
increase.
19.22 275. 31 80. 00 235. 13 80. 00 77, 389. 64 22, 488. 00 66,111.50 22,493.60 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.07 m.
decrease.
16.08 271.89 65. 00 257. 36 65.00 93,019. 4G120, 928.20, 89, 891. 34 20, 923. 00 July 1 Woighed
30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.25 m.
increase. 324 m. landgrant, at $217.51 per
m. ; formerly $205.89
per
m.
259. 07, 65. 00, 230. 85
20, 065. 03
23, 336. 62 0, 570. 85 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0 48 m.
doorcase. 1 1. 50 ft.
and 1 1..i.40 ft. r. p. o.

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H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad rouks tn

Termini.

Corporate titlo of
company carrying
the mail.

30^
i-3 u .
txm
jra c1
tS!
- - .

Size, etc., of mail-car

or apartment.

Miles. I Lbt.
111 .... 23008 Chicago, Union Pa- Chicago and North 489. 90 12, 894
cifto Transfer (n. o.). western Kwy.

Feet and incket.

r. p. o., 00 by 9.5, 1 L ;
40 bv 9.5. i L to Cedar Rapids, 219.40
m. ; 40 by 9.5, 2 L
thence to Missouri
Valley, 247.70 m.; 40
by 9.5, 31. thence to
Council Bluffs.21.40
m. ; 40 by 9.5, 2 1.
thence residue, 1.40
m. ; apt 12.2 bv 7.5.
1 1. Carroll to Maple
RiverJunction, 4.21
m.
111 ... 23023 Decatur, East Saint Wahash, St. Louis 113. 06 12, 380'30| r. p. o., 00 bv , 1 1. j
Louis.
and Pacific Rwy.
apt 25.6 by 9.2. 1 L
Chicago,
Davenport..
Chicago,
Rock Island 182.03 12, 155 2' r. p. o., 50 by 9.4. 1 1. ;
Ill ... 3015
and Pacific Rwy.
49.4 bv 9.4 (40 ft.
auth.), II.
Missouri Pacific Rwy 433. 13 12, C92 22 r.p. o., 50.6 bv 9 (40
Mo... 28011 Sedalia, Denison
ft. auth ), if.; apt.
22 by 9.4, 1 L
Minn. 26001 Saint Paul, Missoula Northern Pacific R.
R.

Kansas City, St. Jo

seph and Council
Bluffs R. R.
Hannibal and St. Jo
seph R. R.
Wabash
Saint
Louis,
Kansas
Western
Mo.... 28004
Rwy.
City.
Ill .... 23001| Chicago, Milwaukee . Chicago and North
western Rwy.
Pacific
Junction,
Chicago,
Burlington
Iowa.. 27073
and Quincy R. R.

Mo.... 28000 Kansas City, Union

Pacifio Transfer (n.
o.).
Mo.... 28010 Kansas City, Cameron

Ill .... 23054 Chicago.Lauark June

tion (n. o.).
Wis... 25010 Caledonia, 111., Winona Junction, (n.
o.), Wis.

11,448 22 r. p.o., 50 by 9.1.1 L,

Saint Paul to Mandan. 476.10m. (40 ft.
auth.); apt., 24.0 bv
9.1. 1 1., ilandan to
Missoula. 803.92 m. ;
11. addl.. Saint Paul
to Fargo, 276.40 m.
201. 22 10,352 30 22 by 9.5, 2 1.
I
55. 08 9,956 r. p.o., 52.9 by 8.9. 1
1. ; 40.4 by 9.2, 1 1.
277. 46 9.310 r. p. o., 55 bv 9.3, 2 1.
(40 ft,. auth'.).
85. 40 8 986 r. p. o., 50 bv 9.5, 1 1.
(40 ft. auth.) ; apt.
35.5 bv 8.7, 1 1.
5. 04 8,556 r. p. o., 40 by 9, 1 1.

Chicago, Milwaukee 116. 60 8,012

and St. Paul Rwy.
Chicago and North 189. 55 7,60'
western Rwy.

Wig... 25009 Chicago, Fort How ...do

ard.

242. 47 7, 499

Missouri Valley, Sinnx City and Pa 76.27 7, 209 27

cific R R.
Sioux City.
St.
Paul, Minneapolis
Minn . 20040 1 Minneapolis, Saint
6, 586 20
and Manitoba Rwy.
Clond.
Iowa..

r. p. o., 49.3 by a.3, 1 1.

(40 ft, auth.); apt,
24.6 bv 9.3, 1 1.
r. p. o., 50 bv 9.5, 1 1 ;
apt. 50 by 9.5, 1 L,
Kvansville to Wi
nona Juuction (n.
o.), 151 .611 m.
r. p.o., 50 bv 9.5, 2 1.
to Harvard,62.70 m. ;
1 1. residue; apt. 50
by 9.5, 1 1. Clucago
to Janesville, 91.01
in.
r. p.o., 50 bv 8.9,1 I.
(40 ft. auth.) ; apt.
18.11 by 8.8.
apt. by , 2 1.

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495

States and Territories in ichich the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
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Remarks.

DolU. DolU. Z>oH. DolU. DoUarg. Dollar8. Dollar). Dollart. 1887.

20. 22 254.701 03.00 209. 48 65.00 111,036.93 28, 321. 00 91, 201. 46 28, 286. 80 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 270.50
m. Cedar Rapids to
Union Pacific Trans
fer (n. o.), land-grant,
at $203. 83 perm.; formerly $167.58 perm,
r. p. o. cars on 219.40
in., at $05 per m. ;
247.70 in at $50 per
m. ; 21.40 in., at $75
perm ; 1.40m., at$50
perm. ; same former
ly.
0.24 m. decrease.
249. GO! 50. 00 200. 07 50.00 28, 370. 33 5, 683. 00 22,695.94 5,672.00 July 1 Weighed
30 d avs from
Mar. 30, 1887. '0.22 m.
increase.
21.63 247. 10 63.00 219. 74 65.00 45, 127. 87 11, 870. 95 40, 194. 84 11,889.80 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.20 m.
decrease.
M |246. 24 25.00 209. 48, 25.00 105, 491. 62 10, 828. 25 89,389.20 10, 786. 50 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 23 60
m. land-grant, at
$196.09 per m. ; for
merly $167.58 por in.
1.67 m. increase.
8. 73 230. 40, 25. 00 228. 29 25.00 248,615.94 11, 902. 50 237, 120. 12 11, 900. 25 July 1 Weigiied
30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 12o7.(i2
m. land-grant, at
$191.52 per m. ; formerly $182.63 perm.
0.25 m. decrease.
24. 32 227. 43
20

171.86

45, 763. 46

34, 612. 60

1223.16 65. 00 189. 81 65.00 12, 291. 65 3, 580. 20 10,435.73 3, 573. 70

23.12 216. 32 50. 00 192. 38 50.00 60, 020. 14 13, 873. 00 53, 327. 73 13, 800. 00
32. 90 212. 90 25. 00:209. 48 25.00 18,181.66 2, 135. 00 17,883.30 2, 134. 25
25.00 107. 58 25.00 1, 03R 90

141.00 1, 044. 00

172.25

17. 60| 202.64 25.00 191.52; 25.00 23, 827. 82 2, 915. 00 22,312.08 2, 912. 50
15.53 197.51 40. 00 200.93 40.00 37, 438. 02 7, 582. 00 38, 080. 25 7, 580. 80

July 1 Weighed 30 davs from

Mar. 30, 1887. "0.18 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.10 m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.26 m. *
incroase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.03 m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. *3.30 m.
land-grant, at $166.89
per m. ; formerly
$134.06 por in. 1.25
m. decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.10 m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.03 m.
increase.

22.23 197.51 40. 0: 185.40 40.00 45, 291. 67 12, 206. 80 42, 581. 29 12, 210. 00 July 1 Weighed 30 daya from
Mar. 30, 1887. 65.77
m. lund-graLt, at $158
per m. ; formerly
$148.43 perm. r. p. o.
on 62.70 m., at$80 per
m. ; saino formerly.
0.23
m. decrease.
17.99 194.09 25.00 138.51 2a 00 14,803.24 1, 906. 75 10, 551. 69 1,904.50 July 1 Weighed
30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.09 m.
increase.
13 187.25
180. 41
12, 414. 07
11,692. 37
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
30,1887. 1.49 m

496

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H. Table shotting the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in
ei
Termini.

I c"

Coi porate tltloot

company carrying
tho mail. '

Sizo, etc., of

i
10
Mo

Wits. Lbs.
28005 Quinry, Saitit Joseph Ilannibal and St. Jo -.MT. .V. 10, 773
seph R. It.

III

23010 Chicago, Cairo .

Illinois Central K. It. 365.53 10, 490

Feet and inches.

r. p.o., 52.9 by 8.9, II.;
40.4 by 9.2. 1 I. to
Cameron, 171.24 m.;
apt. 15.4 by 8.8, 1 1.,
Cameron to Saint
Joseph,
36.31
. p. o., 42.10
bym.
9, 2 1.
49.11 by 9.4,1 1.; 6(
by 9.3, 11. to Kanka
kee, 55.87 m.j 42.10
by 9, 2 1., thence to
Centralia. 196.23 m.;
42.10 by 9,1 l.,resldne.
12.8 by 9.2, 11

Wis.. 25012 Milwaukee, Fond <iu Chicago and North 64.12 0, 119
western Kwy.
Lac.
ni ... 23036 Aurora, Forrcston .. Cliirago and Iowa R. 81.60 5, 877 30 r. p.o.. 40.1 by 8.11, 1
K
l.;apt. K4 by 8.10,1 L
Nebr. 34039 Plattsmoutb, Ashland Burlington and Mis 31.37 5,800 22 r. p. o.,40 by 9., 1 1 ..
souri Itiver It. It. (in
Nebraska).
anil North- 33.86
r. p. o.. 50 by 0.5,2 1.,
II Wis.. 125014 Winona, La Crosse . . Chicago
western Kwy.
between Win on A
and WinouA Junc
tion, 29.71 m.; 1 1.,
authorized.
Omaha ami North 31.20 5,3" r. p..o. 40 by 9, 1 1.
31a Nebr. 34038 Omaha, Ashland
Platto K. K.
Jacksonville,
Tampa 126. 18 5, 186| 20 by 7.6, 2 1
Jacksonville,
Sanford
k\ Fla ... 16018
and Key Wej*t Rwy.

Wis... 25064 JanesTille, Evansville

Ill . 23032 East Saint Louis,
Nashville.

and Northwostern Rw
Kwy.
Sioux Citv and Pa
cific K K.
Chicago, Milwaukee,
and St. Paul Kwy.
Chicago, Burlington
and Qaincy K. R.
Chicago and North
western Rwy.
Louisville and Nash
ville R. R.

Mo.... 28003 Saint Louis, Vinita.

St. Louis and San 350. 70 7, 3341

FranciBCO Rwy.

Ill .... 23002 Chicago, Frocport

Iowji . . 2707' California, Fremont .
Tin.. 25001 Milwaukee, Xorth
McGregor.
Iowa . . 27011 Keokuk, Burlington . .

121.30 5, 003M r. p. o., 50 by 9.0, 1 1

32.01 4, 814124 25 by 9.6, II
195. 08 4, 506 25! 25 by 9 3, 11., to Pratrie du Chien, 129.70
in.
43.20 4,231 23.11 by 9, 1 1
16 75 4, 139:29 50 by 9.5, 11...
318. 78 4,07120 16.5 by 9.1,2 1.

r. p.o.. 49.10 by 9 (40

feet mud.), 21. Saint
Louis to Pierce
City, 280.70 m.; apt
22.0 by 7.4, 1 1.
Piorce City to Vin
ita, 73
33. 16 3,963 22 23.1 by 9.4, 11

Milwaukee
Ml Miun.. 26037 Minneapolis, Cologne. Chicago,
and St. Paul Rwy.
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States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
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Remarks.
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Dolls. Dollart. Dollart. Dollars.

1887.
18.95 186.041 65. 00 157. 32j 65.001 38, 612. 60| 11,130.601 32,689.5211,148. 15 July

Weighed 30 days from

March 30, 1887. 0.24
m. decrease. All
land-grant.

19.40 183. 31 140. 00 100. 90; 140. 00 67,005.30 20, 469. 061 61,006.9519.072.30 July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
March 30. 1887. r.p.
o.$140perm. for 55.87
ni.; $50 par m. for
196.23 m.; $25 per m.
for 113.43 m. All
land-grunt.
19 182. 12
153. 05
11,677.53
9, 805.
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 davs from
March 30, 1887. 0.05
m. increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
a 179.55 25.00 164. 16 25.00 14, 651. 28 2, 040. 00 13, 390.
March 30, 1887. 0.03
m. increase.
Jan. 5 Weighed 30 davs from
5, 632. 48 784. 25
14 179.55 25.00
March 30, 1S87. For
merly part of Route
34002.
17.07| 177.84 40.00 182. 12 40. 00 6, 021. 66 1, 188. 40 8, 059. 00 1, 192. 80 July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
March 30, 1887. 4.25
m. ext. VVinouaJunc
tion U> La Crosse
from Nov. 1, 1886,
0.21
m. decrease.
5,441.90 780. 001
Jan. 5 Weighed 30 days from
14 174.42
March 30, 1887. New.
1886.
20, 062. 39
7, 977. {
Apr. 16 Weighed 30 davs from
19 172. 71
141. 93
Dec. I, 1886. '69 97m.
ext. Palatka to Sanford from Apr. 16,
1884. 56.21 m. at
$141.93 per mile.
1887.
24.1 171.00 40.00| 171.00 40. 00 20, 742. 30 4, 852. 00 20, 757. f 4, 855. 60 July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.09 m.
5, 364. 23
July 1 Welehed 30 davs from
13 167.58
88.07
2, 838.
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.22 ni.
decrease.
Weighed 30 days from
26, 733.
July
15.82| 164.16
135.95
32, 172. 07
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.60 m.
decrease.
13 159.89
July
Weighed 30 days from
101.75
6, 910. 84
4, 375.
Mor. 30, 1887. 0.26 m.
increase.
May
Weighed 30 days from
2, 649.51 .
a 158.18
Mar. 30. 1H<7. New.
July
34, 611.60
15.13 157.32
50, 150. 46 .
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. Form
er pay from Kvausvillo to Nashville
(Route 20025) $131.67
per m. ' 0.49 ni. in
crease.
12.57 150.64 50. CO 127.01
56, 343. 40 14, 335. 00 46, 151. 20 14, 360. 00 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.11 m.
decrease. All land,
grant.
13

155.61

115.43'....

48P M G 87

5,160.02

3, 828. 81'

July 1 Weighed 30 davs from

Mar. 30, 1887. "0.01 1

498

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H. Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.
I

Corporate title of
company carrying
tbe mall.

ft* fa Size, etc., of mail-car

or
tt x c
1111!

03

I Lbs.
Feet and inches.
41 Minn. 20025 iAint Paul, Sionx City Chicago, St. Paul, Mile*.
269. 79; 7, 168 201 r. p. o., 50 by 8.9, 1 1.
Minneapolis and
(40feetau'th.);
apt
Omaha Rwy.
24 by 9.2, 1 L
43 Mo...
Hannibal, Sedalia . . . Missouri racific Rwy,
r. p. o., 50.6 by 9 (40
feet auth.), 1 L
143.
35^
3,
731j21
43 Mo...
Mount Pleasant, Saint! St Louis, Keokuk 189.27 3,563 22 24 by 9, 1 1
Peters.
I and Northwestern
, Kwy.
44 Iowa.
Burlington, Albert Burlington, Cedar 252. 70^ 3, 504 28 22.6 by 9.1, 1 1 .
Lea.
I Rapids and North
ern Kwy.
Ma Nebr.
Fremont, Eapid City. Fremont, Elk Horn 510.25 3, 4381 24, 25 by 9.6, 11
|
and Missouri Valley
R.R.
45 Iowa.

Calmar, Running Chicago, Milwaukee 350. Oil 3, 4021 23 26.2 by 9.3, 1 1 .

Water.
and St. Paul Rwy.

Iowa.. 27014 Davenport, TJ. P. Chicago, Rock Island 317.97 6, 186

Transfer (n. o.).
aud Pacino Rw3\
Iowa. 27017 Davenport, Leaven ...do .
worth.

48 ni ...

r. p. o., 49.4 by 9.4

(40 feet auth.J^ 2 L,
264 m. ; 50 by 9.4, 1
L, 53.97
33a 77j 3, 017 24 40 4 by
whole route and 1
add], line between
Trenton and Altauiont 33.40 m.

Chicago, Danville.

Chicago and Eastern 124 68 2, 984'28 25 by 9.2, 11

Illinois R.R.
49 Iowa. 27012 Clinton, La Crosse.. . Chicago, Milwaukee 181. 79 2,982 r.p.o., 49.3 bv 9.3, 11.
and St Paul Rwy.
between Sabula and
McGregor, 96.90 m.;
apt 21.5 bv 9.3, 1 L
between Dubuque
and La Crosse,
121.93 m.
50 Minn 26005^ Breekenridge, Fargo St. Panl, Minneapolis 53.41 2, 863 22 apt.
by , 1 L, to
and Manitoba Rwy.
Barnesville. 29 in. ; 2
1.
residue,
41 m.
Minn
51
26009 Saint Paul McGregOi Chicago, Milwaukee 212.21 2,720,24 23.7 by 9.4, 24
11
and St. Paul Rwy.
52 Mo... 28036 Fort Scott, Springfield Kansas City, Fort 104.32 2, 687124 25 by 9, 2 1
Scott and Gulf R.R.
51 Minn 26015 Winona, Saint Peter . Winona and St. Peter 139. 81 5, 064 22 35.4 by 9.3, 11
R.R.
54 Wis... 95018 Milwaukee, Two Riv Milwaukee, Lake 84.96 2,640 24.8by9.4, 11. to Maners.
Shore and Western
itowoc.
55 Minn 26035 Junction (n. o.), StRwy.
Paul,
Minneapolis
2,
636:15!
2.
15
apt
by, 1 1
BoundaryLine(n. o.) and Manitoba Rwy.
50 Minn [26006 Saint Paul, Brecken- ...do
214.58' 4,937 25 r. p. o., 40 bv 9, 1 1. i
apt 24.6 by 10, 3 L
toMinneapblis. 1 0.44
m., 1 1. ; thence to
Morris. 140.82 nv

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RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

4t'9

States and Territories in which the contract ttrm expired June 30, 1887, etc'.Continued.
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17.38 152. 19 2:i.00 146.21 25.00

11. 12150. 48

141. 93

18.24149.63

104.311

7. 43 147. 92

135. 09^

10.92 147. 02

125. 69 .

19.01 146. 37 65. 00

65.00

14.85 141. 93

127. 4"

22.27 141.93

14.5'

15.19 141. 93 25. 00 134. 24 25. 00

9.74 140.22

Remarks.

!_3

S ti

DolU DolU.
lti. 2!l ISi 58] 25.00 112. 86,

137.66

13

138.51

130. 82-

14

137.66

, 114. 57J

18. 04 136.80

128. 64

iai 136.80

10L7S ...

138.80

jioaos ...

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135. 43 25.00,121.07 25.00

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Dollart. Dollars. Dollars. Dollars. 1887.

41, 704. 13! 6, 744. 75] 30, 432. 70] 6, 741. 25! July 1 Welshed 30 days from
Mar.3u, 1887. 0.14m.
increase. Land*
grant.
21,816.43 3, 583. 75 20, 853. 93 3, 565. 75 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.72 m.
increase.
28,481.34
26, 877. 28
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar.30,1687. o.:Oin.
decrease.
37, 811. 50
26, 434. 24
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0 72 m.
decrease.
75, 476. 18
31, 336. 94
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 48.83
m. ext. Buffalo Gap
to Rapid City from
July 5, 1886.
45, 543. 59
Joly 1 Weighed 30 days from
38, 871. 47
Mar. 30, 1887. 210.79
m. land-gran t, at
$118.33 per m. ; form
erly *100.55 per m.
1.34 m. decrease.
46, 541. 26 16, 70a 05 42, 843. 76 16, 706. 75 Jnly 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. r. p. o.
on 264 in., at $.">0 per
m. All land-grant.
0.02 in. increase.
48,081.82
43, 143. 37
July 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1887. 64.98
ni. hranch, Cameron
toEansiiBCity, form
erly at $5.99 per m.
Made a aopara.i
ronte from July 1,
1887, under No 28000.
17, 695. 83
14, 213.55
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.62 m.
inciease.
25, 495. 40 2, 422. 50 24, 040. 22 2, 415. 00 July 1 Weighed 30 dnya from
Mar. 30, 1887. 10.78
m. land-grant, at
$113.54 per m. ; form
erly $1"7.3!) per m.
0.&5 m. incieasu.
7,489.15
7,333.14
July 1 Weighed 30 daya from
Mar. 30, 1887. "0.14 m.
increase.
26,619.43
25,171. 48
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. ' 100.10
n>. land-grant, at
$110.80 per m. ; for.
merly $104.66 per m.
0.22 m. decrease.
14, 360. 09
11,883.20
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.60 m.
increase.
19, 126. 00
17, 690. 29
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01m.
increase. All landgrant.
11, 622. 62
8,644.68
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar, 30, 1887.
294.1
284.26
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887." 0.48 m.
decrease.
29, 060. 50 6, 364. 50] 26, 165. 65 5, 403. 00 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.54

500

"

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H.Tahte shaming the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in
- .
1^3tr *2' 1
Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

Size, etc., of mail-c

or apartment.
it- 3

XT.
Mile*. Lbs.
Iowa. 27030 Dos Moines, Jewell. . . Chicago and North 60.021 2, 398
western Rwy.
Minn 26014 Saint Peter, Bedfield . Winona and St. Peter 253. 37 2, 385
R.K.
50 Minn 26010 Hastings, Bowdle . . . Chicago, Milwaukee 309. 74 2,377
and St. Paul Rwy.

Iowa. 27007 Creston, Hopkins .

Chicago, Burlington
and Quinoy R. K
Moberly, Ottumwa. . Wabash Western
Mo....
Rwy.
Mo.... 28022] Enst Saint Louie, Chicago and Alton R.
City.
R.
Tracy,
Pierre
.
Minn
26031
Chicago and North
63
western Kwy.
041 Iowa 27028 Savanna, Union Pa- Chicago, Milwaukee
ciflo Transfer (n. o.) and St. Paul Rwy.
65 111 ... 23021 Dubuque, Centralia . Illinois Central R R

HI ... 23005 Rock Island, East Chicago, Burlington

Saint Louis.
and Quinoy R. R.
Win.. 25024 Racine, Rock Island . . Chicago, Milwaukee
and St, Paul Rwv.
Minn 26004 Saint Cloud, Saint St. Paul, Minneapolis
and Manitoba Kwy.
Vincent.

Feet and
24 by 9.3, 11
21 by 0.3, 1 1..

apt., 17.6 by 8, 1 1., to

Aberdeen. 312.81m.;
no apt. residue, 56.93

44.27 2,370 26 17.9 by 9.2, 1 1 .

131.54 2, 36'i 25 19.6 by 9.2, 2 1 .
2, 302 30 r. p. o., 40 by 9, 1 1.
(not auth.).
255. 69 2,327 23 24 by 9.3, 1 1., to Iro
quois, 118.30 m. ; 2L
thence to Huron,
18.10 m., 1 1., resi
due, 119.29 m.
2,249 r. p. o., 49.3 by 9.3
(40 ft. auth.), 1 L,
Savanna to Sabula
Junction, 3.92 m.;
apt. 23.7 by 9.4, 1 1.
343.27| 4,579 r.p.o.,50by9.10, 11.;
40.1 by 8.11,11., Du
buque to Freeport.
69.50 m.;40.1by8.11,
11.. Freeport to Forrcston, 12.51 m.; apt
27.3 by 9, 1 1.
247. 71 2,233 19.8 by 8.10, 2 1., to
Barstow, 11.73 m.; 1
1., residue.
197. 8. 2,231 r. p.o., 49.3 by 9. 3 (40
ft. auth.), 1 1., Lan
ark Junction (n. o )
to Savanna, 22 m. ;
apti6.1 by 9.3, 1L
314. 85 4,496 25 apt. by
821

Mo... 28028 Saint Joseph, Hop Kansas City, St. Jo 59.80 2, 160 30 15 by 9.3, 11.
seph and Council
kins.
Bluffs R. R.
Miun 26023 La Crosse, Flandreau Chicago, Milwaukee 811.29 2,119 23i 21.1 by 9.4, 2 1., to
and St Paul Rwy.
Wells,151.13m.;lL,
residue, 160.16 m.
111 .... 23030 East Saint Louis, El St. Louis, Alton and 121.65 2,106
Terre Haute R. R.
Dorado.
Mo... 128013 Brunswick, Pattons- Wabash Western 79.99 2,012
burgh.
Rwy.
Iowa.. 27042 Chariton, Indianola . Chicago, Burlington 34.05 1,997
and Quincy K. K.

24.6 by 9.2, 1 1. .
22.4 by 9.2,1 1..
21.4 by 8.11, 11

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<3
T.

im
u

19
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Ml r SSH

=
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sr g r
11 a= 29

Kemarks.
5=c
E= == 7B,
QCBh

Dollt. DoU. DolU. DoUart. DoUart. Dollart. \DoUart. 1887.

75. 24
4, 509. 13
8, 005. 461
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.09 m.
' increase.
104.31
29, 154. 79
8.5 133. 38
22, 786. 26
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 183.90
m. land-g r an t , at
$106.70 per id. ; fornicrly $83.45 per m.
0.02 m. decrease.
9.451113. 38
43,923.62
36,009.20,
July 1 Weighed 30daya from
Mar. 30, 1887. 202.11
ru. land-g r a n t , at
$106.70 per m.; for
merly $66.45 per in.
30.54 ni. ext., I p s
"wich to Bowdle, from
Deo. 1, 1886. 0.04 de
crease.
13 133.38
76.10
5, 904. 73
8, 371 23
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar, 30, 1887. 0.03 m.
decrease.
13 133.38
101. 75
17, 544. 80
13, 359. 77
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.24 m.
increase.
20.71 133.38
113.72
42. 814. 98
36, 963. 65
July 1 Woighcd30days from
Mar, 30, 1887. 0.40 m.
decrease.
10.00 132. 53
117. 14
33,886.59
29, 953. 87
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.02 m.
decrease.
21. 78| 133. 38|

13.00 131.67

117. 14

14.32 131.32 65. 00

15.52 130. 82

05. 00

131. 67

10.25 130.82 25.001129 26!

a. 73 130.04

85. so; 41, 137. 22

4, 834. 15 42, 258. 94 4, 834. 15 July 1 Weighed 30 days from

Mar. 30, 1887. 1.87 m.
decrease. All landgrant, r. p. o. cars on
12.51 m , at $25 per
m. ; same formerly.
32, 405. 4
32, 327. 61
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 2.19 m.
increase.
25,882.73
25, 720. 38 550. 00 Jnly 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.06 m.

121. 75

41, 132.00

38, 464. 47

129.96

71.8

7,771.

4, 246. 72

8. 90 129. 11

110.30

32, 384 05]

27,694.76

14.18 129.11
128.2

127.40
134. 24

15, 708. 23
10, 25a 71

15,498.21
10, 709. 67

127.40

47.03

4,337.97

1,585,38

13

68. 60 July 1 Weighed 30 days from

Mar. 30, 1887. r.p.o.
on 3.42 m. only. 1.19

July 1 Weighed 30 days from

Mar. 30, 1887. 1.08 m.
decrease. All landgrant.
Weighed 30 days from
July
Mar. 30, 1887. "0.67 m.
increase.
Weighed 30 days from
July
Mar. 30, 1887. 302.23
m. land-grant, at
$103.28 perm. ; for
merly $88.24 per m.
0.37 m. decrease.
Weighed 30 days from
July
Mar. 30. 1887.
"NYibed30days from
July
Mai. 30, 1887. 0 21m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days fiom
Mar. 30, 1887. '0.34 m.
Increase.

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H. Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.
CO
Iowa.. 27033 Albia, Des Moines .
Minn 26021 Saint Tanl, Angus. .

sa

B
m
M
Miles.
Chicago, Burlington 68.81
and Quincy R. K.
Corporate title of
company carrying
the maiL

93
-I
H
;tl r.
1a
~-y 2H

Size, etc, of 1

Lbs.
Feet and inehtj.
1, 968 271 14.4 by 8.11, 1 1., to
Avon Junction (n.
o.), 60.54 m.; 21., res
idue, 8.27 m.
Minneapolis and St. 275.30 1,963 20 by 9.3, 2 L to Al
bert Lea, 121 m. : 1
Louis Rwy.
L, residue, 154.30 m.

HI .... 23016 Bureau, Peoria

Chicago, Sock Island 47. 13

and Pacifio Rwy.
Iowa . . 27021 Dubuque, Sioux City. Illinois Central R. R. 327. 70 3,922

20 by 9.4, 11.
27.1 by 9, 2 1.

Hill, Joplin. Missouri Pacific Rwy . 133.47, 1,902

24.6 by 9, 1 Lh

Mo.... 28030 Saint Joseph, Atchi* Hannibal and Saint 22.19! 1,835
son.
Joseph R. R.
Mo.... 28024 Hold, Faola
Missouri Pacific Rwy. 54.47 1,812

18.4 by 8.8, 11..

16.4 by 6.10, 11.

Mo.... 28020 Pierce City, Halslead Saint Louis and San 242. 97 1,804

20 by 7.4, 11...

Mo..-. 28040

Mo.... 28017 Springfield, Memphis Kansas City, Spring 285. 40 1,818|22 25 by 9. 1 1.

field and Memphis
R. R.
Wis... 25049 Manitowoc, Wausau . . Milwaukee, Lake 133.61 1,775 24.8 by 9.4, 1 L to
Eland Junction,
Shore and Western
Rwy.
110.63 m.
111 ... 23009 Peoria, Rio
Chicago, Burlington 66.10 1,759 H 19.4 bv 8.11, 1 L, to
and Quincy R. R.
Elmwood, 27. 41 m. ;
2 L thenco to Galesburgh. 25.90 m. ; no
apt. residue.'
Ark.. 29HII1 Memphis, Little Rock Momphis and Little 135 8,194 21 22.8 by 8.9,11
Rock R. R.
Iowa. 27070 Eagle Grovo.Iroquois Chicago and North 271.67 1,673 it 24 by 9.3, 1 1 .
western Rwy.
Wis.. 25017 Milwaukee, Ashland. Wisconsin Central 345. 94 1,669 25.7 by 9.3, 1 1.,'Rug
Associated Linos.
byJunction to Ash
land, 317.85 m.

Wis.
Mo.

Elroy, Saint Paul . .

Chicago, Saint Paul,

3, 000 26| 25.11 bv 9.2, 1 L to
Hudson, 176.99 m.;
Minneapolis and
21. residue, 19.70 m.
Omaha Rwy.
Altamont (n. o.j, Saint Joseph and 60. 68 , 655 20 40.4 by 9.4, 1 1.
Rushvillo.
Iowa R. R.

Iowa . 27010' Albia, Lyle.

Central Iowa Rwy.. 19171 1, 652 25 22 by 9.H, 1 1

Masc
m.

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Urn
91
kS
?d

g> U
5.'
5 fj
gE~

S.S2

11
i s-2
3-3 -Ii
IgeJ
sM

a. *
DolU.
8.82 126. 54
10. 10 126.54

124.83

12.43! 124. 48
14.53 123.98
120.58

14

11. 18; 119.70

119. 70

14

15.55 119. 70 .
17. 79 117. 90 .

14

115.60'

7.95 113.72
16. 19 113.72

'. 26 113.54
112. 80:

112. 80

a)

ri

lis

I*
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Q> -
If
Remarks.

DolU DolU.
Dollars. Dollars. Dollar*. 1887.
133.381
8, 707. 21
9, 187. 21
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 0 07 ni.
decrease.
34, 836. 46
25, 534. 43
92.34|
July 1 "Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 11.87
va. ext., Minneapolis
to Saint Paul, from
Sept 10, 1886. 3.17 m.
increase.
102.
5,883.23
4,825.27
Weighed
30 daya from
Jnly 1
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.10 m.
increase.
40, 792. 09
112. f
36, 971. 81
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887 . 0.11 m.
lucreaae. All laud,
grant.
16, 547. 61
10, 631. 82
79.52
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.23 m.
decrease.
2, 675. 22
1, 881. 78
86.36
July 1 "Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.40 m.
Increase.
6, 520. 05
4, 725. 91
87. 21
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.28m.
increase.
25,937.87
27, 268. 61
112.01
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. Lup
Wichita to Halstead,
25.27 in., at $47.88 per
m. ; formerly $06.43
per m. 0.70 m. de
crease.
34, 162. 38
20, 740. 69
72.68
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887, 0.03 m.
increase.
9, 595. 87
15, 764. 64
71.82
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887.
5,
052.
05
7,
742.
95
Weighed
30 days from
94.91
July 1
Mar.30,1887. 12.31m.
ext. Galeshurgh to
Kio from Mar. 29,
1887. 0.56 m. in
crease.
1886.
Weighed 30 days from
15, 606. 00
15,144.
1112.18
July
| Oct. 6, 1880. Landgrant.
1887.
30, 894. 31
22, 27a 97
82.08
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
' Mar. 30, 1887. 0.24,m.
increase.
31,511.22
32, 513. 40
July Weighed 30 daya from
111. 15
July b, 1887. 187.25
m., Steven's Point to
Ashland, land-grant
at $90.97 per in. ; for
merly $88.92 per m.j
32.99 m. lap service
at $35.91 per m. ; for
merly $17.10 per in.
3.72 m. decrease.
22, 332. 18
21,238.80
108. 08
July Weighed 30 davs from
Mar.30,1887. 0.18m.
increase. AU land
grant.
30 davs from
7, 412. 64
July Weighed
Mar. 30, 1887. On
65.91 m. from May 1,
1886; now. 0.23 m.
decrease
July
i
I
Weighed
30 days from
22, 774. 22
114. 57
22, 246. 41
1 Mar. 30, 1887. 0.07
in. decrease.

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II. Table showing the readjustment of the rate* of pay per mile on railroa'i routes in

51.2 *
Termini.

Corporate title of
oompany carrying
the mail-

2
HI ... 23027 State Line (n. o.l, Toledo, Peoria, aud
Western Kwy.
Warsaw.
Wis... 20003 Milwaukee, Berlin.. Chicago, Milwaukee
and St Paul Kwy.
Minnesota and NorthMinn . 20055; Saint Paul, Lyle
western K, K.
IU ... 23055 Decatur,Indianapolis Indianapolis, Decatur
and Springfield Bwy.
ni .... 23069| Cbicafjo.Rugby Junc Wisconsin Central As
sociated Lines.
tion (n. o. ).

In Pi =
<as

Size, etc., of mail-car

or apartment.

Mitel. Lot.
Feet and inches,
220. 20] 1,807 27 32 by 8.9, 1 1. State
Line (n. o.), to Keo
kuk, 223.70 m.
97.22 1, 56.V25 20 by 0.3, 1 L Mil
waukee to Ripon,
84.29 m.
10E53 1, 562|29 25 by 9.5, 11
154.28 L5i;

20.5 by 9.2, 11.

117. 60| L 501128] 21 by 9.4, 11..

Win. 25020 Ban Claire, Abbots- Wisconsin Central As-] 68.30 1, 469 27 30.2 by 9.3, 1 1. 54.84
sociated Lines.
ford.
- m.
Mo.. 28039 Monett, Fort Smith . St Louis and San 133.44 l,43oL 22.0 by 7.4, 1 1.
Francisco Bwy.
98 IU .. 23012 StTeator, Aurora .
Ill

23025 Hannibal, Bluffs..

Chicago, Burlington CO. 1,420 20 27.3 by 8.9,11

and Quincy B. R.
Wabash. St. Louis 50.36 1, 417 25 13.2 by 7.4,11....
and Pacific Bwy.

100 N. T. 6002 New York, Mariners! Statin Island Bapid

Transit B. R.
Harbor.
101 Wis.. |25011 Kenosha, Rockford .
102 Wis.. 25061 Chippewa Falls, Saint
Paul.
103 Wis.. 25050 Eland, Watersmeet
101 Iowa . 27052 Tama City, Elmore.
lor, m ... 23018 Klooraiugton, Roodhouse.
loo Mo .. 28081 Pattonsburgh, Coun
cil Bluffs.

9.78 1,403|15: 11 by 8, 4 1. to Saint

George (n.o.),5ni. ;
no apt res.
Chicago and North 73. 71 1, 376[20l r. p.o , 50 by 9.5, 1 1.
western Rwy.
betw. Harvard and
Caledonia, 15 m.
apt.
ipt. 12.8 by i8, 1 1.
Wisconsin CentralAs 104.63 1,374 30.2 by 9.3,1 l!
sociated Lines.
Milwaukee, Lake 105.48 1,351 ,28] 22.5 by 9.2, 11.
Shore and Western
Rwy.
Chicago and North 104.64 1,338 24 by 9.8,11 ...
western Bwy.
Chicago and Alton 111. 28 L333 40 by 9.1,11...
BE.
Wabash, St. Louis 144.61 1,
25.8 by 9.2,11.
and Pacific Bwy.

107 Minn. 26007 Saint Paul, Duluth . . St Paul and Duluth 154.23 L,
R.R.

22 by 8.6,11....

108 Mo .. 28034' Bismarck, Columbus St Louis,Iron Mount 121.34 1, 302; 13.10 ty 9.3,11.
ain and Southern
Rwy.
Milwaukee, Montfort Chicago and North- 146. 37 1, 276!25 24.7 bj 9.3, 1 1
109 Wis..
Rwy.

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31
.11

gI
d
Co
is
Eg 2
*- e ;
-ill
lb!
i
25
n
117. 99i Dulls. Dollars. Dollar: Dollar:
Doll: DoOt.DolU.
25, 475. 58|
27, 004. 37
1-'. 7.', Ill 161
109.44

103. 46

10, 639. 75

10. 085. 28

17. 42! 109.44

86.36

11, 877. 52

9,427.06

13

106.88

66.69

16, 487. 30

10, 262. 92

13

106.88

IS

105.17

56.43

6, 982.23

8, 691. 08

103. 46

81.23

13, 805. 70

11,362.45

12

103. 46

94.91

6, 307. 95

5, 759. 13

18

102.60

112.86'

5, 166. 93

5,644.12

1'-'

12, 509. 08

27 1102.

L 003. 421

U. 16 100. 89 40.00,131.67 40.00 7, 436. 60

600. 00 9, 532. 90

100.89

66.09

10, 556. 12

6,981.77

14. 16 100.04

47.03

10, 552. 21

4,970. 13

9.59 89.18

7a 10

16, 328. 99

12, 533. 67

16.30 99.18

119. 70

11,036. 75

13,319.02

99.18

134.24

14,342.41

19, 446. 00

17. 60| 98.40

75.93

15, 190. 11

11,738.02

14

98.33

85.50.

11, 931. 36

10,369.44

11. Ofl| 96.62

00. 01) .

14, 14Z 26

9, 761. 41

13

GM
*B- O~ RemarkB.
Pa
o * u,
liollars.

1887.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar.30, 1887. 0.33 m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30.1887. 0.26m.
decrease.
|.July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Har.30, 1887."0.63m.
decrease.
Weighed
30 davs from
July 1
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.37m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
July 6, 1887. From
Aug.25toOct.16, 1886,
on 122.50 m. from
Chicago to Sobleisingerville. From
Oct. 17, 1886, route
curtailed to end at
Kughy Junction (n.
o.), decreasing dis
tance 5.65 m.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
July 6, 1887. 0.98 m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar.30, 1 8p7. 6.44 m.
decrease. Koute for*
merly from Pierce
City to Fort Smith.
July 1 Weighed 30 "lays from
Mar. 30,1887. 0 29m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.35 m.
1886.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Sept. 3, 1886. New.
1887.
592. 00 July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar.30, 1887. 1.31m.
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Jnly 6, 18K7. ' 0.05 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887.
July Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30.1887. 0.06m.
decrease.
Weighed
30 days from
July
Mar. 30. lt>87. 0.01m.
increase.
Weighed 30 davs from
July
Mar. 30, 1887. For.
merlv part of route
28013. 0.25 m. de
crease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
M i 80, 1887. 0.36
m. decrease. All land
grant.
July
Weighed 80 days from
Mar. 80, 1887. 0.06 in.
Increase.
July
Weighed 30daya from
Mar. 30, 1887.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H. Tabic showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad route* in

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mall.

a'
Qj S"
z -~

Mile*. Lbt.
no Wis.. 25005 Watertown, Madison Chicago, Milwaukee 38.97 1, 26:
and St. Paul Kwy.
Paul, Minneapolis 114.65
LI] Minn. MM Crookston, Da Til' a St.and
Manitoba Rwy.
Lake.
Illinois Central RR.. 82.12 1,194
112 Iowa. 127022 Waterloo, Lyle
Milwaukee
111 Iowa. . 27027 Davenport, Calmar. . Chicaeo,
and St. Paul Rwy.
111 Iowa.. 27031 Dos Moines, Tara . . . Dea Moines and Fort
Dodge R R.
Ul Kilns MM Chanute, Longton. . . Chicago, Kansas and
Western & K.
North
115o| Iowa. . 27038 Maple River, Onawa Chicago and
Rwy.

Size, etc., of mail-car

or apartment.

wc i
6
Sas
Feet and inehet.
16.8 by 7.7,21
16 by 8.9, 11
18.9 by 7.5. 1 1

165.73 1, 183

20 by 8.9,11.

82.91 1, 161

13 by 9 3, 2 L to Angus;
1 1. residue.
22 by 9.2, 11..
no apt

43.13 1.174
81.27 L 163

Chicago and North- 39. 30 1,158 26 15.6 by 7.7,11.

lie Dak. . . 35023 Columbia, Oakes
western Rwy.
117 Iowa.. 27019 Keokuk, Das Moines Chicago, Ruck Island 163.04 1,152 21 16.6 by 9, 11...
d Pacific Rwy.
118 Mo... 28037 Saint Joseph, Albany Chicago, Burlington 49. 63 L UM 21.4 by 8.11, 1 1.
and Quincy R R.
30j 13.11 by 9, 1 1 .
119 Ill ... 23040 Peoria, Rock Island . Rock Island and Peo- 1 91. 82
ria iiwy.
Iron MilwaukeeandNorth-|209.30| 1,092 33.4 by 9.4, 1 1 .
111 Wis.. 25018 Milwaukee,
Mountain.
era RR
St Louis 215.84 1, OX,
121 ni ... 23066 Chicago, Altamont . . . Wabash,
and Paf-ifio Rwy.
Joseph and St. 73.48 1,083
IB Mo... 28012 Saint Joseph, Henry . St.Louis
R. R.
Cedar 399.68 1, 0761
123 Iowa. 27003 Cedar Rapids, Water- Burlington,
Rapids and Northern
town.
Rwy.

18.8by 8.6,1 1. between

Bcuient and Alta
mont, 63.04 m.
11.11 by 9.3,21

Junction Chicago and North* 12.28 1,073

IK Wis... 25042 Lanoaster
western Rwy.
(n. o.), Lancaster.
Chicago,
Milwaukee 20.40 1,055
Oshkosh,
Ripon
25008
Wis
and Su Paul Rwy.
Burlington 53.67 1,034
120 Iowa.. 27074 Red Oak, Nebraska Chicago,
and Quincy R R.
City.

24.7 by 9.3, 1 1. .

127 Iowa.. 27001 Bothanv Junction (n.

o.), Albany.
128 Wis... 25020 Warren.ni., Mineral
Point, Wis.

46. 12

19.10 by 9.1, 1 I.

20by9.3,ll....
15.4 by 8.10, 1 1.

21.4 by 8.11, 1 1
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= r.
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38 i a2
'18
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sJ

au
J u
Kg
Ph a

u
I

96.02

69. 26

12

93. 2u

75.24

7. 12 93.20

82.94

14.75 92.34

74.30

7 92.34
12.07 92.34

91. 411
91.49

72.68'
53.8

IS
89. M

79.52

13.06 88. 9.

88.0

10.95 88.92|

77. 81

13

88.92

74.39

9.52 88.07'

65.84

88.07

74.39

12

87.21

84. 13

7.57 88.36

73.53

13

85.50

04.13

12

85.50

87.21

11

Remarks.
.19
3 2 eu
E2
n

Dottt. DolU. DolU,

45.321
90. 6^1

e
12

=
3

Dollars Dollars. Dollars. Dollars. 1887.

3, 765. 28
1, 767. 48
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.03 m.
decrease.
11, 067. 82
7, 919. 18
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. "o.21 m.
increase.
7,853.58
6, 174. 94
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.05 m.
increaae.
13, 743. 16
15. 446. 03
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.03 m.
iucreaae.
6, 137. 18
7,855.90
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. .41m.
increaae.
4, 107. 30
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 31, 1887. New.
7,504.47
3, 507. 59
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 18*7. 21.09
ra. ext. from Mapleton to Onawa from
Jan. 12, 1887. 0.15 m.
decrease.
3, 505. 55
Feb. 10 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
14, 916. 52
11,854.83
July 1 Weighed 30 dayB from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.07 m.
decrease
2, 757. 60
4, 455. 78
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.56 m.
decrease.
8,243.59
7,284.03
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.22 in.
increase.
18,610.95
18,511.42
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 23.83
m. ext. Fikotolron
Mountain frou Dec.
1, 1886. 0.66 l L de
crease.
19,102.49
16,806.18
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.15 m.
decrease.
*
6,533.84
5,465.43
July 1 Woighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01m.
increaae.
33, 520. 90
25, 353.26
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.12 m.
decrease. Service
from Cedar Rapids to
Vinton at $15.39 per
m. ; formerly $23 91
perm. Lap on route
27001.
1,081.49
915.74
July 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.03 m.
decrease.
1, 348. 08
1, 779. 08
Weighed
30 dayB from
July 1
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.59 in.
decrease.
4, 634. 94
3, 730. 91
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mai. 30. 1887. 2.95 m.
ext. from Eaatport to
Nebraska Citv from
Feb. 28, 1887. 0 02 m.
decrease.
3, 943. 26
2, 998. 71
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 18S7. 0.64 m.
decrease.
2, 816. 37
2, 873. 56
July 1 Weighed 30 A
Mar. 30, 1887. '
decrease.

508

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

II.Table allowing the readjustment of the rates ofi>ay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.
m
Z

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

Size, etc., of mall car

or apartment.
S6~
tii

r.5

129 Iowa. . 27034 Elk Point, Sioui Falls Chicago, Milwaukee

and St. Paul Kwy.
ee.
ISO Wis... 25003 Watersiueet, Ashland
Shore and Western
Kwy.
111 Iowa.. 27006 Chariton, Grant City Chicago, Burlintrton
and Quincy R. K.
13'-' Wis... 25004 Milton Junction, Chicago, Milwaukee
Shullsburgh.
and St. Paal Rwy.
133 Minn. 2803 Minneapolis, Birch Minneapolis and St.
Cooley.
Louis Rwy.
134 Iowa.. 27095 Hayflcld, Dubuque. . . Minnesota and North
western R. R.
1*8 Iowa.. 27026 Conover, Decorah

Chicago. Milwaukee
and St. Paul Rwy.
136 Iowa. 27006 Jewell, Wall Lakf Chicago and North
Juuction (u. o.).
western Rwy.

137 Iowa. 27018 Elmira (n. o ), Iowa

J unction (u. o.)
188 Ill ... MM Rushville,Yates City.
i39|m ...
14H Wis. .
111 Mo
142 Tel..
m Nebr

Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and North
ern Rwy.
Chicago," Burlington
and Quincy R. R
.307:! Oregon, Saint Paul .. Chicago, Burlington
and Northern R R
25048 Eau Claire, Chicago Chicago, St. Paul,
Minneapolis and
Junction (D. 0.).
Omaha Rwy.
128033 Independence, Se- Missouri PacificRwv .
dalia.
31054 Fort Worth, Gainse- Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe Rwy.
ville.
340361 Grnnd Island, Ansel- Grand Island and Wy
mo.
oming Central R. R.

70.61
08.42
93.91
75.501
100. 99
172.68
9.51

993 24 24.8 by 9.4,11.

I
99122 11.3 by 8.10, 1 1
981 21 16.9 by 7.3, 1 1. to
Gratiot, 63.14 m.
!
976 25 20 by 9, 1 1
|
941 28 | 25 by 9.5, 11
935 18 no apt

73. 50. 934,25! 24 by 9.3, 1 1.

20. 80

92825 12 by 8.9,11....

83.27'

922 24 13.8 by 7.1,11..

333.31' 910 25 no apt

81.8.r,| 88627 22.2 by 9.4, 1 1. .
89. 22| 878 22 20.5 by 7.5, 2 1
875^26 13.7 by 8.10, 11
87s'2o'2l by 8.10, 1 1. to
Broken Bow, 80.22
m. ; no apt. residue.

144 Iowa.. 27008 Burlington, Carroll- Chicago, Burlington 220.57

and Kansas City
ton.
Rwy.
Sioux
City,
Mitchell.
Chicago,
Milwaukee 138. 18
145 Dak ..IsOOl
Paul Rwy.
146 Mo.... 28051 Bird's Point, Texar St. Louis. Arkansas
and Texas R R.
kana.
Chicago, Milwaukee
147 Wis... 25000 Horicon, Portage
and St. Paul Rwy.
148 Iowa. 050 Wall Lake, Sac City. Chicago and North
western Rwy.
Ill .... 123024 Peoria, Eyflnsville .. Peoria, Decatur and
Evansville Rwy.

Lbs.
Fert and inches.
998|25| 20.2 by 9.4, 11

804 T. 14.1 by 8.6, 1 1.

24 20.2 bv 9.3, 2 1. to Elk
1 Point, 21.20 m. ; 1 1
lesidue, 116.98 jn.

417. 92

24.0 by 9.2, 1 1.

52.24

827

15.6by7.ll...

14.13

?21

12.2 by 7.5, 1 1.

250.56

801

19.9 by 9,11...

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Stalet and Territories in which the contract term expired June ISO, 1887, etc. Continued.
I
li 3
s 3 i,

a.
9

8*1
Sri
5 9i

I?
*a
. *
h
oa

Em
DolU.
7.59 84.05
84. 65
84.65
11.40 84.65
6

83.79
82.94

18

82.08

82.08

82.08
81.23
80.37
79.52
79.52
79. 52

79.52,
I
77.81

77.81
77.81
77.81
76.0.-.

DolU. Dollar*. Dollars. Dollars. Dollars. 1887.

5, 977. 13
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 days from
5, 534. 51
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.25 m.
increase.
42 7.-.
8, 331. 25
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
4, 221. 13
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.32 m.
decrease.
71.82
7, 919. 48
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
6, 799. 92
Mar. 30, 1887. ' 0.7/ ni.
decrease.
July
1
Weighed
30 days from
87. 21
6, 391. 07
6,566.04
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.21m.
decrease.
July 1 Wcighod 30 days from
8, 461. 95
44.46
4, 561. 71
Mar. 80, 1887. 1.59 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
14, 322. 07
Mar. 30, 1887. From
Feb.l6.1887.on,172.83
ra. 0.15 m. decrease.
62.4!
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
780. 58
584.87
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.14 m.
increase.
49.591
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
6, 032. 88
2, 910. 44
Mar. 30, IW7. 14.96
m. ext. from Lake
City to Wall Lake
Junction from Feb.
28, 1887. 0.15 m. de
crease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
42.75
1, 707. 26
999.07
Mar. 30. 1887. 2.57 m.
decrease.
Weighed
30 days from
64.98
July
1
4, 154. 82
5, 193. 20
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.67 m.
decrease.
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 days from
27, 074. 77
Mar. 80, 1887. New.
50.45
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
6,578.28
3, 991.
Mar. 30.1887. 2.74 m.
increase.
52.16
4, 599. 99!
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
7, 094. 77
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.U3 111.
increase.
Feb. 14 Weighed 30 days from
5, 160. 84
Feb. 18, 1887. New.
Feb. 10 Weighed 30 days from
7, 938. 47
Mar. 30, 1887. 80.44
m. Grand Island to
Broken Bow from
Nov. 18 1886; 19.39
m. ext. Biokon Bow
to Anselmo from
Feb. 10 1887. New.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
16,595.68
75.24 ... 17,539.'
Mar. 30, 1887.
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 days from
9,127.83
59.85 ...
10, 751.'
Mar. 30. 1887. 47.76
m. ext. from Scotland
to Mitchell from Feb.
10, 1887.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
65.84
32, 518. 35
27, 524. 41
Apr. 4, 1887. 0.13 m.
decrease.
66.69
3,399.85
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
4, 064. 79
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.26 m.
Increase.
Weijraed
30 days from
629.99
July 1
1,099.45
44.46
Mar. 30,1887. 0.04 m.
deorease.
19,280.59
13,884.44
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
55.58
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.75 m.
increaae.
78. M

510

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H.Table thotcing the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad routes in
- r.
ofroute.
Length
Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

150 Cal....
Soledad, Templeton . . Southern Pacific K. li.
1S1 m .... 2.103:1 East Saint Louis, Mobile and Ohio R. R.
Cairo.
15J Iowa . . 27020 Farloy, Cedar Rapids. Chicago, Milwaukee
and St Paul Rwy.
188 W. Ya 12013 Wheeling,Point Pleas Ohio River R. R
ant.

14015 Grand Island, Ord.... Omaha and Republi

can Valley R R.

156 Wis. 23028

357 Iowa.
158 Wis..
IN Mo...
MO Wis..
161 Mo...
162 Mo...

Miles. Lb:
78.78 792|
153.54 769
57.87

02.44

Sire, etc., of mallear

or apartment.

Fret and inche*.

20.2 by 9, 1 1
21.5 by 8.0, 1 1

18 1 by 7.7. 11. to Ma
rion, 62.10 m. ; 2 1.
residue, 5.77 m.
15 9 by 8 6, 11

no

14 9 by 9.2, 11

172.20

Emery, Mount Pleas Toledo, Ann Arbor 116.23

ant.
and North Michigan
Rwy.

154

155 Neb.

u ?
Hi

7 III 25 16 6bv6.8,21. to Saint

Paul, 21.78 m, ; 1 L
residue, 40.66 m.

Chicago.StPaul.Mln- 181. 11 1, 142 25 22 by 9 4,1 1, to Chi

cago Junction, 78.47
neapolis and Omaha
m. j 2 1. thence to
Rwy.
Superior Junction
(n. o.), 8.2 in. ; 1 I.
thence to Ashland
Junction (n.o ).72.9
nt. ; no apt residue.
Washington, Knox- Chicago, Rock Island 7a 78 703 22.6 by 9.4, 1 1
and Paciflo Rwy.
ville.
Chicago, Milwaukee 108. 02 695' 10.9 by 7.0, 11
and St Paul Rwy.
Atchison, Atchison
29.24 693 w 25.3 by 8.11, 11
Junction.
Wabasha, Ean Claire. Chicago, Milwaukee 49.27 682 24 18.5 by 9.2, 1 1
and St Paul Rwy.
St. Louis and San 19.44 08122 20.8 by 7.3, 11., Joplln
to Galena.
Francisco Rwy.
Nevada and Minden 77.38 077 24 16.4 by 6.10,11
Rwy.

163 Mo... 201!l Qnlncy, Trenton

868 22 23.3 by 6.8, 1 1.

,64 Wis..

666 24 22.2 by 9.4, 11.

Qnincy, Missonri and 137.53

Pacific Rwy.
Superior Junction (n. Chicago, St. Panl, 70.83
o.), Duluth.
Minneapolis and
Omaha Rwy.

Galena, Woodman Chicago and North 78.29

western Rwy.
Detroit, Bay City and 104.50
Ml Mich. 2405:
Alpena R.R.
Ml Wis..

062 16
|
655 21

12 by 7.3, 1 1., to Lancaster Junction (n.

o), 63.25 m
12.9 by 7, 11

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511

States and Territories tu tchich the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
i=5 . a*
a|
= p. '5 * 1 3 I
ac
- I

b B1

COA

11
3C

s= 5
aao-

|&9

SI
<Jis?B.

if
eg"
Is

Dollars. Dollars. Dollars.

Dollt.

\DoUi.
70.97

5, 995. 15
11, 552. 34

10, 900.

9.07 75.24

03. 27

4, 354. 13

3, 661. 43

18.05 75.24

65.84

12, 963. 09

6, 140. 89

8,745.14

2, 306. 85

13.85 75.24

oE ft2
g .
Remarks.

SLal

7 76.10
8.14 75.24

a>P.*3x

74. 39,

67. 53

4,644. 91

4, 300. 87

13.27 73. 10

54. 04

13,255.44

9, 805. 01

12.07 72.68

59.85

725.73

4,704.81

71.82

65.84

757. 99,

7, 115. 32

a 48 71.82

90.63

100.01

2, 669. 05

9.12 71.82

42.75

538.57

2, 119. 54

16.67| 71.82

42.75

396.18

897. 75

12

July

491. 65

70.97

70.97

67.55

', 760. 50

9, 294.20

18

70.97

62.42

, 132. 20

3,591.89

8.24 70.97

65.84

5, 414. 30

5,022.93

70.11

70.97

7, 326. 40

5, 839. 41

1887.
Mar. 7 Weighed 30 day! from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
July 1 Weighed 3U days from
Mar. 30, 1887. *0.06m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887.
Apr. 21 Weighed 30 Ian from
Apr. 21,1887. 79.02m.
ext, Tarki'itthurgh
to I'oint Plensaut
from Mar. 7, 1887.
Mar. 30 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 20.35
m. extension, Saiut
Louis tn Mt. Pleasantf.-omFeb.21,1887;
55 m. ext., Owasso to
Emery from Feb. 21,
1887.
Mar. 30 | Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 12.07
m. extension, North
Loup to Ord from
Not 1, 1886.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.33 m.
decrease.

Weighed 30 days f
Mar. 30, 1877. 0.17 m.
Increase.
July Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1877. 0.05 m.
decrease.
July Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.21m.
decrease.
July Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30,1887. 0.31m.
decrease.
Weighed 30 days from
July
Mar. 3'J, 1887. 1.56 m.
decrease.
July Weighed 30 dayB from
Mar. 30. 1887. On
77. lb m. from Oct. 15,
1886. 0.20 m. in
crease.
July
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.06 m.
decrease.
July Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 63 m.
land grant, at *56.77
per m. } formerly
1)49.94 perm. 0.e9 m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887.
Mar. 3d Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 22.22
m. extension Black
Rivers to Alpena
from May 1, 1886.

512

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H..Table showing the readjustnunt of the rata ofpay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.

Corporate title of
companv carrying
the

Size, etc., of mail-oar

or apartment
c-=

2
107 IU

23011 Burlington, Iowa,

Qaincy, 111.
108 Iowa . . 27067 Van Wert, Shcnan| doab.
16U Iowa . . 27015 Den Moines, Indianola
I
I
170 111 . 23041 Qaincy, Hannibal
I

Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy R. It.
Humeston and Shen
andoah K. K.
Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Rwy.

MiUt. Lb:
72. 42 654

Ftt and inches.

22.7 by 8.9, 11

06.77

653

23 by 9, 11.

22.54

0i:;

19.18

843

123.39

030

9 by 7, 1 l.,betw. Des
Moines and Somer
set Junction, 15.82
m. 12 by 6.11.1 1., to Fall
Creek, 13.02 m.
20 by 9, 1 1

84.26

020

38bylO.Lll ....

122.21

617

13.8 by 9.1,11....

261.05

013

19.6 by 7.9,11....

107.31

61

15.7 by 8.8,11....

Wheeling and Lake 171.68

Erie R R.

B07

16.10 by 8, 11.

177 Iowa . . 27076 Summerset, Winter- Chicago, Rock Island 27.70

set.
and Pacific Rwy.
Hannibal,
Gilmore
...
St.
Louis and Hanni 86.41
178 Mo...
bal Rwy.
179 Wis.. 25027 Fort Howard, Winona Green Bay, Winona 214.88
1 and St Paul R R.
ISO Ill .... 23070 Galva, Gladstone.
Chicago, Burlington 74. 54
and Quincy R. R.

599

9 by 7,11

598

16.6 by 7, 1 1 ..

171 Minn. . 26053, Birch Cooley, Watertown.

123038 Peoria, Jacksonville . .
172 Ill
173 Iowa .- 27002 Cellar Rapids, DecoI
rah.
'230601 Danville, Cairo
174 IU
175 Iowa J2705J Des Moines, Cedar
Falls.
176 Ohio ..,21080 Toledo, Bowerston .

181 Fla ... 16025 Enterprise Junction

(n.o.),Titusville.
182 Iowa. . 127092 Indianola, Avon Junc
tion (n. 0.).

Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy R. R.
Wisconsin, Minneso
ta and Pacitlo Rwy.
Chicago, Peoria and
St Louis Rwy.
Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and North
ern Rwy.
Wabash, St. Louis
and Pacific Rwy.
Chicago, St. Paul and
City Rwy.

590 22 13.8 by 7.4,11.

I
584 25 11 by 6.11,11.

Jacksonville, Tampa 40.42 680 20 13.3 by 7.4,11..

and Key West Rwy.
Chicago, Burlington 14.47 1, 959 22 11.3 by 8.10,11.
and Quincy R R.

183 Kans - 13063 Le Roy, Independence Verdigris Valley, In 68.85

dependence and
( Western Rwy.
184 WIb... 25019 Sheboygan, Princeton Chicago and North 79.22
1 western Rwy.
185 Ill .... 23047 Chester, Tamaroa ... Wabash, Chester and 42.90
Western R R.
186 Iowa. 127009 Villisca, Burlington Chicago. Burlington 37.54
and Quincy R. R.
Junction.

573 10 16.4 by 6.10, 11.

570 19 13.8 by 7.6,11..
508

13.6 by 6.6,11..

55521 17.5 by 8, 11 ...

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513

States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
-Co
m . "2
;?
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&A Hi it *
= -*
Remarka.
rf
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^
ftp - = k R
hi ill
oa u o
in
>
<
<
-4
Dollt. DM*. .Dollar*. Dollar: Dollari. Dollars. 1887.
D;IU.
50.45
70. 11
5, 077. 36|
3, 003. in;
July 1 Weighed 30daya from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0 19 m.
decrease.
52.16
70.11
5, 026. 60
6, 784. 54
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1887. ' 0.40 m.
increase
64.98
1, 580. 27
13.78 70.11
1, 457. 50
July 1 AVelgbed 30 day a from
Mar. 30. 1887. "0.11m.
10.07 70.11

79.52

1, 344. 70

1, 573. 70

69. 26

56.43

8, 545. 9

6, 957. 81

12

69.26

71.82

5, 835. 84

6, 070. 22

68.40

58.14

8, 359. 1G

7, 109. HI

12.21 68.40

62.42

17, 855. 62

16, 219. 83

9.24 68. 40

49.59

7,340.00

5, 325. 90

6.84 68.40

60.71

10, 550. 34

9, 414. 90

12

67.55

59.85 ....

1,871.13

1, 659. 01

11.3 67.55

70.97 ....

5, 836. 99

6, 081.41

67.55

60.71 ....

14,515. 14

13, 083. 00

12

67.55

61.56 ....

5,035.17

4,027.461

67.55

13

66.69

14

66. 69

2, 730. 37
62.41

965. 00

909.31

4, 591. 60

9.82 66.69

I 63.27

5,283.18

5, 006. 55

11.78 66.69

70.11

2, 861.00

2, 927. 79

51.30 .

2,471.63

1,932.98

65.84

48p M a 87

33

July 1 Weighed 30 day* from

Mar. 3D, 1887. 0.61m.
decrease.
July 1 "Weighed 30daya from
Mar. 30, 1887. u.09m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30daya from
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.26 m.
decrease.
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1S7. 0.08 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.20 m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1887." 0.09m.
decrease.
1886.
Mar. 15 Weighed 30 dava from
Dec. 1,1886. 16.60 m.
ext. Zonr Station to
Boweratonfrom Mar.
15, 1R86. 155.08 m. at
$00.71 per m.
1887.
July 1 Weighed 30 daya from
Mar. 80, 1887. 0.02 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 80, 1887. 0.72m.
increase.
July 1 Woighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.62 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. "0.03 m.
decrease.
1886.
Mar. 22 Weighed 30 davs from
Dec. 1,1886. New.
1887.
July 1 Weighed 30 daya from
Mar. 30, 1887. Lap
service over Koute
27015; average daily
weight, 643 pounds.
0. 10 m. decrease
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1687. New.
July 1 Weighed 30 daya from
Mar. 30, 1887.
in.
inrreaae.
Juiy I Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30,1887. 1.14ni.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887." 0.14 m.

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H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.
I

BE5

IN Kans

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

Size, etc., of mail-car

or apartment
.3
6

El o
M
Milts. Lbi.
Council Grove, Salina Toneka, Salina and 72.22 5491
wester Rwy.

Feet and int het.

16.4 by 6.10, 1 1

IM Dl ... 23046 Jacksonville, Cen- Jacksonville South- 113.32

tralia.
eastern Rwy.
18!> IU ... 23034 Springfield, Gilman . Illinois Central R. R 112.71

549 25 12 bv 7.4, 21. Baroett

to Litchfield, 6.50 m;
1 1. res., 106.82 in.
53123 12.9 by 7.5, 11

IM Minn 26012 Austin, Mason City . Chicago, Milwaukee

and St. Paul Rwy.

191 Kans 3306 Ottawa, Council Grove| Council Grove, Osage

Cityand OttawaRwv
192 Kans 33062 Kingman, Cullison ... Kingman, Pratt and
Western B, R.
IM Iowa. 27004 Muscatine, What Burlington, Cedar
Cheer.
Rapids and North
ern Rwy.
IM Mo... 28000 Centralia, Columbia.. Wabash Western
Rwy.
IM Minn 26029 Lake Crystal, Elmore. Chicago, St. Paul, Min
neapolis and Omaha
Rwy.
190 Cal .. 46033 Citros Station (n. o.), California Southern
Riverside.
RR
197 Wis.. 25032 ABhland Junction (n. Chicago, StPanl, Mino.), Ashland.
neapolis and Omaha
Rwy.
198 ni ... 23081 Clayton, Keokuk
Wabash, St. Louis
and Pacific Rwy.
199 Iowa. 270891 Sac City, Kingsley Chicago and NorthRwy.
Charlotte, Ruther- Carolina Central R. R
200 N. C .
fordton.

41.33

529,

71.34
44.52
76. 62

539 22 16.4 by 0.10,1 1.

528 I 20 17.4 by 7.2,11..
526 21 11.11 by 9.4, 11.

22.14

524

no apt

44.15

521

12.1 by 7.4,11.

3.79
4.63

502
861

no apt
22 by 9.4, 1 1 .

43.09

491

17.6 by 8.4, 11..

58.28

400

12.2 by 7.5,11..

82.81

490

10 by 9, 1 1

201 Iowa. 27087 Tara, Ruthven

12 by 9.5, 1 1 .

Des Moines and Fort 55.40

Dodge R. R.
202 Iowa.. 270611 Harvey, Des Moines. Wabash Western Rwy| 43.52

48922 13 by 9.3,11 ..
485

19 by 9.2,11 ..

203 Wig... 25015 Stevens Point, Port Wisconsin Central 74.13

age.

810

15 by 7.7,1 1. .

28008 Versailles, Boonville Missouri Pacific Rwy . 44.25

467

8.4 by 6.5,11..

Los Angeles, Dnarte. Los Angeles and San 23.84

Gabriel Valley R R.

465

no apt

464

14.6 by 7.2, 11

204 Mo.
205 Cal....

18018 Jackson, Greenwood. Illinois Central R. R

98. 83,

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iI iI
3li- 0

hg .o ~ .O
UMo
oa
Si Ml
Kg Ms
*1 a a > 1= I s s B
u
s =>>a

12

64.98

13

64.98

7 64.98
6 64.98
6.03' 64.98
14

64.98

12

64.98

28
13

64.13
63.61

12

63.27

12

63.2

63.27

63.27

62.42

61.56

9.43| 61.56
12

61.56

61.56

S*3
a
11
f|

==
a- i-

4he-

B c 30
o ca*i.

u a 6.
- --

Remarks.

Is
o

Dolls Dellart. Dollan. DoUart. Dollars. 1887.

4, 754. 961
3, 928. 83|
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887'. 22.70
m. ext.. Bone to Cbico, from July 1, 1886;
13.72m. ext., Chico to
Salina, from Aug. 15,
1886.
50.45
7, 460. 98
5, 652. 92
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. "1.27 m.
increase.
7,323.89
56.43
6, 360. 7*
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. SO, 1867. 0.01m.
decrease.
2,527.40
70.11
2, 724. 60
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 12.17
m.)andgrantat$51.98
p. m. j formerly $56.08
Jp.ui.O.
04 m. increase.
4,635.0
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 daya from
Mai.
30,
1887. Now.
2,892.90
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 daya from
Apr.
1,1887.
"New.
59.85|
4,978.76
4,583.31
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.04 m.
increase.
60.71
1, 438. 65
1,348.97
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from .
Mar. 30, 1887. 'o.08m.
decrease.
2,868.86
1,965.13
44.461
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.05 m.
decrease.
243.05
Jan. 25 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30 1887. New.
34.20
294.51
158.68
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01m.
decrease. All land
grant.
70.11
3, 020. 33
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
2, 726. 30j
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01
in. increase.
53.87
3, 687. 3'
3, 146. 00
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.12
m. decrease.
57.27
4, 907. 31
3, 181. 31
Feb. 16 Weighed 30 daya from
Apr. 13, 1887. 27.28
m. ext. Shelby to
Rulherfordton from
Feb. 18, 1887. 55.53
m. at $57.29 p. m.
42.75
3, 505. 15
2, 350. 39
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.42
m. increase.
42.75
2,716.51
1,912.61
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.22
m. decrease.
47.88
4,563.44
3, 519. 65
July 1 Weighod 30 daya from
July 6, 1887. 0.62 m.
increase. All land
grant.
46.17
2, 724. 03
2, 063. 34
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.41
m. decrease.
48.74
1,467.69
1, 316. 1
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 daya from
Mar. 30, 1887. 12.03
m. ext. Paaadena to
Duarto from Mar. 7,
1887.
42.75
6, 083. 97
5, 215. 32
Feb. 15 Weighed 30 days from
Feb. 15, 1887. 62.65
m. ext. Yazoo City
to Greenwood from
Jan. 10, 1887.
42.751

12.34| 65.84

OS i
a a2

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H., Talle showing the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.

207!

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

A 50 <1
a- ~A 1'
a-,

Worthington, Salem. Chicago, St. Paul, 101. 57

Minneapolis and
Omaha Rwy.
Nobr. 34035 Chadron, Douglas... Fremont, Elk horn 140. 38
and Missouri Valley
R. R

Iowa. 27039 Turkey Klver, West

Milwaukee 58.63
and St. Paul Ewy.
Union.
Fla ...
Pemberton, Bartow . . South Florida RR... 67.82
211 II..... 23072 Elm wood, Buda ...

Size, etc., of mail-car

or apartment

Feet and inchet.

Lbs.
462121 11.7 by 9.4. 1 1. to
Sioux Falls, 62.07
m. ; no apt res.,
39.50 m.
14 by 9.3,11

454

11.1 by 7.L11..

4."ill

16.9 by 7.7, 11..

Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy B. K.
Chicago and North
western Bwy.

44.98

450

13.8 by 7.1,11.

72.07

445

12.2 by 7.5, 11.

213 Minn 20048 WatervUle, Bed Wing Minneapolis and St.

Louis Rwy.
214 Mich. 24041 Alma, Howard City .. Detroit. Lansing and
Northern B B.

66.82

443

9 by 8.10, 11....

42.73

443

15.7 by 8.9,1 1.

212 Iowa.. 27024 Clinton, Anamosa .

215 Nebr.

DeWitt, Superior..

Nebraska and Colo

rado R. B.

1 12 by 9,11

210 111 ...

Dlinois Central R. R 101.64

436

9.10 by 8.10, 11-

217 Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Ot- Chicago, Milwaukee 91.03

tnmwa.
and St. Paul Rwy.
27051 Sumner, Hampton
land North 64.08
western B. R.
23013 Meudota, Fulton
Chicago, Bnrlincton 64.82
and Quincy R. R.
27046 Dos Moines, Fonda. . . Wabash Western 115. 11
Bwy.
21100 Zanesville, McCon- Zanesvillo and Ohio 28.60
nellsville.
River Rwy.
26033 Wyoming, Taylor's St. Paul and Duluth 20.78
Falls.
B.E.
33056 Chetopa, Cedar Vale . Denver. Memphisand 89. 15
Atlantic Bwy.

436

16 by6.11,ll

436

18.6 by 7.7, 11

435

8 by 6.6, 11

435

19 by 9.2, 11

430
428

7 by 6, 1 1 .
no apt

423

16.4 by 6.10,11.

218 Iowa.
219 IU ...
Iowa.
221 Ohio .
222 Minn
Kans.

Mo.... 2801;>! Keokuk, Van Wert . . Keokuk and West 149. 32

ern E.R.

419 24 16.8 by 9,11..

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Slates and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.

E-

- Ml
b- . n
Z

Dollt. Dolls
IK). 71
48. 74
60.71

00.71

47. 03;

59. K

04. 98

59. 85

49.59

.'0. K>

51. 30!

9.85

53. 87

12

59.85

5;. ie|

59.85

59.00

55.58]

59.00

53.01

59.00

63.27

59.00

42. 75!

59.00

50.4

59.00
59.00

46. 17

58.14

9h
a
5H
s' c s ..

3 si
&3
Kemarks.
S.3

Sa

la's

Dollars. Dollars. Dollars. Dollars 1887.

6, 106. 31
4, 989. 51
July 1 Weighed 30 (lavs from
Mar. 30, 1687. 0.80
m. decrease.
1886.
8, 522. 46
Oct. 1
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 85.00
m. Chadron to LnBk
from Sept. 1, 1886;
55.32m. ext. Lusk to
Douglas from Oct. 1,
1886.
1887.
2, 728. 21
3, 559. 42
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.62
m. increase.
2, 850. 02
3, 400. 52
Fob. 23 Weighed 30 davs from
Feb. 23, 1887* 13.96
m. ext. Lakeland to
Bartow from Sept. 6.
UK
2, 692. 05
2, 249. 89
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.39
m. decrease.
4, 176. 87
3, 666. 42
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.08
m. increase. 3.05 m.
land grant at $47.88
per m. ; formerly
$11.04 per m.
3, 593. 13
3, 999. 17
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.12
m. increase.
1, 700.93
2, 557. 39|
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 10.12
m. ext. I.akeview
to Howai-d City from
Oct- 15, 1880.
5, 118. 37
4, 714.29|
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30. 1887. B1.89
m. ext. Tobias to Su
perior from Feb. 15,
1887.
5, 617. 4
5, 996. 76
July 1 Wt-ighed 30 iliivs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.57
m. increase.
4, 820.72
5, 370. 77
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.99
m. increase
4,168
3, 780. 72
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.81
m. decrease.
2, 765. 92
3, 824.38
July 1 Wcigbod 30 davs from
Mai. 30, 1887. 0.12
m. increase.
5, 762. 40
6,791.49
Weighed
30 davs from
July 1
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.89
m. increase,
1,681.50
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 davs from
Apr. 13, 1887." Now.
938. 95
1,226.02
July 1 Weighed 3i)davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01
m. increase.
5, 183. 17
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 15, 1887. 31.85
m. Chotopa to Coffoyvillo irom Sept. 1,
1888 ; 57.30 m. ext.
Coffoynllo to Cedar
Vaie from Feb. 21,
1887. New.
Julv l Weighed 30dovs from
8, 681. 46
7, 342. 12
Mar. 30. 1887. 17.58
m. ext. from HnmeBton to V'iin Wert from

518

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H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad routes in

Termioi.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.
3.

I*
l T. Si1t- 9a 0B

Size, eto., of mail-car

or apartment.

MiUt. Lbs.
9.24] 4181

11.5 by 7, 11..

229.08
82. 12

417
408

16 by 9.2, 11.
10 by 7, 11 ...

52.60

407

11.8 by 5.10, 1 L to
Wintleld, 33.80 m.|
no apt, res, 18.86 m.
12 by 7, 1 1

12.75

398

no apt

35.76

397

11.10 by 7.6, 11

50.34

397

17.6 by 9, 11

18.57

895

no apt

234 Kans. 33052 Hutchinson, Kinsley Chicago, Kansas and 84. 20

Western R. R.

395

20.8 by 9, 1 1 .

223 ni ...
226 vi ...
2S1 Mo...
Iowa.
229 Ill ...
290 Iowa.
W Wis .
232 Mo...
238 Ill . . .

Shnmway, Effingham Wabash, St. Louisand

PaciHo Rwy.
23033; Bt-ardstown, Shaw- Ohio and Mississippi
ueetown.
Rwy.
28014 Bigclow to Burling* Kansas Citys St. Jo*
ton Junction.
eeph and Council
Bluffs R, R.
27036 Burlington,Washing Burlington andNorth
ton.
western Rwy.
23018 Torro Hante, Peoria Terre Ilaute and Peo
ria R.K.
27090 Wilton Junction, Chicago, Rock Island
Muscatine.
and Pacitlo Rwy.
Chicago, Milwaukee
25034 Sparta, Viroqua
and Si . Paul Rwy.
.'8021 Mexico,Cedar City. .. Chicago and Alton
R.R.
Chicago, Burlington
23090 Savanna, Fnltoa .
and Northern R. R.

177.60

UN Ind.. 22026 Worthington, Evans- Evnnsvillo and Indi. 98.30

ville.
anapolis R. R.

IU ... 23056 Geneva, Aurora.

8.4 by 8.10, 1 1 .

Chicago and North- 10.81

western Rwy.

237 Wis... 25029 Lone Rock, Richland

icago,
Centre.
id St Paul Bwy,
Kans.. 33054 Manhattan, Marys- Manhattan ai
ville.
Valley Rwy,

JO no apt .

16.33

387 13. ...do....

55.64

387 22 24 by 9.3, 1 1 .

Oreg . . |44O07 Portland, Coburg

Oregonian Rwy. Co. 123.38
(limited) Line.
240 Sans.. 33059 Great Bond, Ness Chicago, BKansas and 65.43
City.
Western R. R.

387
383

8 by 7.4, 11..
20.8 by 9, 11.

SECOND ASSISTANT

RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

519

State* and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc. Continued.
1=5
35 9*
IB
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si
p.
a
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<a

las
"1
sit
gi
a

|DoO* DolU. DolU. DolU DoUari. Dollars. Dollart. Dollars. 1887.

58. 14
50.45,
537. 21
441.43
July 1 "Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. . 0.49
m. increase.
13 58.14
56.43
12,926.98
13,318.71
July 1 Weighed 30 days i
Mar. 30, 1887.
0 57.29
50.45
1, 619. 95
1,840. 15
July 1 Weighed 30 days f
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01
B. increase.
7.92 57.29
42.75
2,262.75
3, 016. 89
July 1 Weighed 30 days f
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.27
m. decrease.
e 58.43
44. 46
10, 021. 96
7, 912. 10
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.3
ui. decrease.
15 56.43
42.75
719.48
685.77
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.02
m. increase.
6 56.13
1,746.35
2,017.93
48.74
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.07
m. decrease.
8 56.43
2, 414. 59
2, 840. 68
47.88
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.09 m.
decrease.
13 56.43
1, 047. 90
Mar. 29 Weighed 30 days <
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.02 i
decrease.
1886.
56.43
4, 751. 40
Oct 11 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 48.45
m. Hutchiuson to
Saint John from
Aug. 10, 1886 ; 35.75
m. ext. Saint John to
Kinsley from Oct. 11,
1886. New.
8. 61 56.43
42. 75
2, 466. 67
4, 757. 72
Aug. 2 Weighed 30 days from
Deo. 1,1886. 40.60 m.
ext. Washington to
Worthiugton from
Aug. 2. 1886. 57.70 m.
at $42.75 per m.
1887.
55.58
46. 17
490.32
573. 02
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.31 m.
decrease.
12 55.58
47. 8."
907. 62
784. 75
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.06 m.
1888.
decrease.
3, 092. 40
7 55.58
Dec. 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 23.37
m. Manhattan to
Randolph from Aug.
10,1886 ; 32 27 m. ext.
Randolph to Marysyille from Dec. 1,
1886. New.
1887.
55.58
6, 857. 46
Mar. 28 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13.1887. New.
3, 636. 59
Feb. 14 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 33.35
m. Great Bend to
Rush Cenire from
Jan. 17, 1887; 32.08
m. ext. to Ness City
from Feb. 14, 1887.
13.82!
2,264.88
1, 801. 96 . . .
July 1 Weighed COdavs from
Mar. 30. 1887. "0.22 m.
increase.
852.53
740.90 ...
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.35 m.
decrease. All landI grant.

520

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H.Table showing the readjustment of the ratet ofpay per mile on railroad routtt in
Si
ofrNoumtbe.r

ofrLength
oute.
Termini.

i Size, etc., of mat-1-car

or apartment.
Urn. c E
lis t
las.
<

Corporate title of
company carrying,
the mail.

1
|
Order.
|
Nebr.. 34033 Saint Paul, Loup City Omaha and Republi
can Valley R.R.

Mile*. Lb:
39.50 360 20

Feet and inches.

244 Kans.. 33061 Wichita, Hutchinson. Wichita and Colorado 47.26

Ewy.

350 20

24:. Mo.... 28016 Kaymore Junction (n. Kansas City, Clinton 26.50
and Springfield Ewy.
o.), Olathe.
Chicago, Milwaukee 38.40
240 Wis... 25023 Madison, Portage
and St. Paul Rwy.

359 2a

247 Iowa. . 27083 Clarinda, Northbor- Chicago, Burlington

and Quincy R R.
ough.
MB Nebr. 34034 Fairmont, Hebron ... Burlington and Mis
souri River R. E.
(in Nebraska).

18.80

349 18 17.5 by 9, 1 1

36.45

853 20 8.0 by 7.4, 11

663 23

Salina, Lincoln and 36. 12

Western Ewy.
*M Miss .. 18008 Mlddleton, Cotton Ship Island, Ripley 30.35
Plant.
and Kentucky R. R.

340 24 6 10 by 6 1 11

261 Miss .. 18000 Tchula, Aberdeen . . . Illinois Central R. R . 135. 5E

Mt Kans.. 33057

340 12

25'. Miun 28057 Saint Cloud, Willmar. St. Paul, Minneapolis

and Manitoba Rwy.

58.69

338 21 14.11 by7.3, 1 1 betw.

Durant and Aber
deen, 109.20 m. j no
apt. res.
335 2; 20 by 9.2, 11

2S3 Iowa. . 27071 Carroll, Turkman

35.07

335 It.

10.88

334 x

47.29

334 If 11 by 6.10, 11

71.85

334 2:

156. 0C

332 ii

tn 111.... 23037 Vinoennes, Saint

Francisville.
KC Iowa . 27041 Creston, Cumberland
250 Iowa 27082 Winfleld.Oakaloosa..
257 Texas 31033 San Antonio, Corpus
Chrieti.

Chicago and North

western Rwy.
Wabaah.St. Louis and
Pacific Rwy.
Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy R. R.
Burlington and West
ern Rwy.
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass Rwy.

SECOND ASSISTANTRAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

521

States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1867, etc.Continued.

a= u*

>
<

3 A '-.I 5 lis
S (i
LI la*
CJ -

DoIU,
53.87!

11.63

11.21 53.87
53.35
a

53.01

53.01

52.16

6.06 52. 16

52.10

52. 16

52.16

12

52.16

12

52.10

52.16
7.77j
I 52.16

"3 as
a- u

-2 3

1J
13.3

1 !*.
Remarks.

-9
2.2

BBS
r5-

DoK. Dollt Dollar: Dollar/. DoKar*. Dollars. 1887.

2,132.71
1.751
1, 922. 32
Mar. 3 Weighed 30 (lava from
Mar. 30, 1887. 20.67
m. ext. Boelus to
Lonp City* from Aug.
10,1886.
1886.
2, 545. M
Nov. 5 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 4.1887. 25.28m.
Wichita to Mount
Hope from Julv 1,
1880; 6in.cxt Mount
Hope to Haven from
Aug. 15, 1886; 15.98
m. ext. Haven to
Hutchinson from
Nov. 5, 1886. New.
1887.
42. 75
1, 427. 55
1, 134. 59
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar.30.1887. >.;,.
decrease.
45.83
2,048.64
1, SO*. 4'J
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar.30.1887. "2.37m.
decrease. All land
erant.
55.58
1)96 58
L 013. 22
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. jO. 1887. 0.57 m.
Increase.
L 932. 21
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 17.22
m. Fairmont to
Strang from Aug. 10,
1836; 1923 m. ext.
Strang to Hebron
from Feb. 21, 1887.
1S86.
1,884.01
Dec. 1 Weighed 30 days from
April 2, 18S7. New.
1887.
1, 896. 01
1, 095. 48
Feb. 15 Weighed 30 days from
Feb. 15, 1887. 11.23
in ext. ltipley to Cot
ton Plant from Nov.
25. 1886
7, 071. 85
7, 573. 41
Feb. 15 Weighed 30 days from
Feb. 15. 1887. 14.25
m. ext. Tchula to
Lexington from Dec.
1, 1886.
3, 001. 27
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 58.68
m. trom Feb. 21, 1887.
New. 0.01 m. in
crease.
1, 829. 25
1, 496. 68
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
42. m
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.06
m. increase.
567.50
47.
478.29
July 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.71
m. increase.
50.45
2,466.64
2, 539. 65
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 3.05 m.
decrease.
3, 721. 61
44.46
3, 174
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.06
m. decrease
42.75
8, 140. 08|
1, 432. 12
Feb. 15 Weighed 30 days from
Feb. 15, 1887. 64.11
m. ext. Floresvillo to
Beovillo from July 1,
1886; 50.39 ni. ext.
Beeville to Corpus
Christifrom Jan. 17,
1887 ; 2.00 m. ext. at
San Antonio from
Jan. 21,1887.^

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EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTEB-GENEEAL.

H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad roukt in

Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.
p

Mao SLfcl
C Si,
> 35

Size, etc, of r
or apartm

X
258 Minn 260*4 Mendota, Minneapolis Chicago, Milwaukee
and St Paul Rwy.
259 Fla... 16026 Bartow, Trabue.

Miles, Lbt.
10.17 501 16 no apt

Florida Southern Rwy, 75.30'

260 Mo .. 28056 Rayinore Junction

(n. o.), Ash Grove.
261 Iowa 27049 Belle Plain, Mnohakinock.
M Iowa 27081 Des Moines, Boone. . .

m niMTTw City, Clinton

and Springfield Rwy
Chicago and North
western Rwy.
St. Louis, Des Moines
and Northern Rwy.
263 Nebr 34037 Fremont, Lincoln . . . Fremont, Elkhoraand
Missouri Valley R.R
tu Wash. 43014 Starbnck, Pomeroy . Oregon Rwy.and Nav
Ter.
igation Co.
MS Mass.. 3023 South Acton, Marl- Fitchburg R. R
boroagh.

331

16.9 by 7.7, 1 1 .

129. 39

330;

25.1 by 8.11, 1 1...

64.68

329

12.2 by 7.5, 1 L*

43. 06

321

8.4 by 5.10, 1 1...,

62.97

324

25 by 9.6, 1 1

29. 53
12,71

312 12 no apt .
316 26....do..

MM Ul ... 23077, White Heath, Decatnr Illinois Central R. R.. 31.98

315

9.9 by 6.11, 1 1.

267 N.Y.. 6132 Lyon Mountain, Loon Chateaugay R. R

23.23
Lake.
Chicago and Indiana 63. 42
Ind . . . 22031 Attica, Brazil

313

no apt

311

12.7 by 7.5, 21.

311

no apt .

N.T.. 6068 Saint George (n. o.), Staten Island Rapid

' Tottenville.
Transit R. R,

15.28

270| Minn mm Wabasha, Zumbrota. Chicago, Milwaukee

and St Paul Rwy.
Northern PaciflcR. R. 114. 29
271 Minn 20011 Dulutb, Brainerd
272 111 ... 230191 Washington, Dwight Chicago and Alton
R.R.
273 Mo... 28046 Corning, Northbor- Kansas City, St Jo
seph
and Council
ough.
Bl ufls K. R.
Wabash,
St. Louis and
274 Ill ... 23075 Maysville, Pittsfleld.
Pacific Rwy.
278 Wis... 25053 Red Cedar Junction Chicago, Milwaukee
(n. o.), Menomonee. and St. Paul Rwy.
276 S.C. 14011 Spartanburgh, Ashe* Asheville and Spar
tanburg R. R.
ville.

8.5 by 5.9,11...
477

23.9 by 8.11, 11.

70.12
27.74

307
305

13.10 by 9.5,11.
11.8 by 7, 11....

6.80

304

no apt

10.38

302

....do

72.27

301

7.1 by 6.3,11..

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States and Territories in tehich the contract term expired June 30, 1837, etc.Continued.
iJ
a
Sal
Sis a ih
II
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s.s . a * -= i ?
o
Ill
at 3
*-

Dollt.
51.*)'

Do!&
41.04

51.30

51. 30

45.32

51.30

42. 73

51.30

42.75

51.30
50.45
50.45

50.45

50.45

12

50.45

42. 75

18.75 50.45

47.03

11.18 50.4

43.61 .

49.93

44. 40,

34.20 .

7.81 49.59
8 49.59

44.48
53. 67

19

49.59

50.45

49.59

42.75

49.59

44.46

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5

Doliar*. Dollar*. Dollarg. Dollars. 1887.

621. 72
412.871
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.11
m. increase. All land
1886. grant.
3,862.88
Nov. 22 Weighed 30 dava from
Doc. 1,1886. 69.13 m.
Bartow to Cleveland
from July 1, 1886;
6.17 m. ext. Cleve
land to Trabue 1
1887. Nov. 22, 1888.
6, 637. 70
5, 859. 42
July 1 Weighed 30 day
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.10
m. increase.
3, 318. 08
2,688.97
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.78
m. increase.
2,208.97
L 851. 07
July 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.24
m. decrease.
2, 717. 36
Jan. 17 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
1886.
1,489.78
Sept. 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30 1887. New.
641.21
592. 58
Deo. 8 Weighed 30 days from
Deo. 8, 1886. 3.88 m.
ext. Hudson to Marl
borough from Oct. 25,
1886.
1887.
1,613.39
1, 361. 80'
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.35 m.
increase.
1, 171. 95
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 days from
Aug. 2, 1887. New.
1886.
3, 199. 53
Deo. 1 Weighed 30 days from
Dec. 1,1886. 42.10 m.
ext. from Yeddo to
Brazil from Sept. 15,
1880.
770.87
65a 06
Sept. 3 Weighed 30 days from
Sept 3, 1886. 1.83
in. ext. Stapleton to
Saint George (n. o.)
from July 1, 1886.
1887.
2,992.18
2,583.46
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.07 m.
increase.
5, 708 49
3, 921.71
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.38 m.
Increase. All land
grant.
3,477.25
3, 117. 63
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887.
1, 375. 62
1, 589. 44
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 0.28 m.
decrease.
337. 21
346. 08
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1867. 0.06 m.
decrease.
. 812.28
703.66
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.08 m.
decrease.
8,583.86
2,256.34
Feb 4 Weighed 30 days from
Feb. 4, 1887. 21.52 m.
ext. Hendersonville
to Asbeville from

524

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H. Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in

c
e
Order.

State.

Termini.

Corporate title of
company carryiug
the'mail.

Size, etc., of mail-car

or apartment.

a=

IS

Miles. Lit
277 N. C .. 13016 Asheville Junction Western North Caro 98. U5i 2V.
(u. o.), Jarrett.
lina R.R.

278 Ill ... 23051

Chicago, Santa Fe and 114. 6'

California Kwy.
279 Iowa. . 27018 Davenport, Maquo- C bicago, M ilwaukee 43. D7
and St. Paul Rwy.
keta.
280 Minn . 26042
Northern Pacific, Fer 119.31
gus and Black Hills
R.R.
281

Peoria, Oskaloosa .... Central Iowa Rwy

Zi-2 Iowa . 27080 Manning, Audubon . . Chicago aud North

western Kwy.
283 Wl .. 25058 Clintonville, Oconto.. Milwaukee, Lake
SUoro and "Western
Rwy.
284 Mo ... 28027 Cairo, Poplar Bluff... St. Louis, Iron Mount-)
ain and Southern
Rwy.
285 "Wis .. 25021 Calamine, Platteville. Chicago, Milwaukee
and tit. Paul Rwy.
Burlington,
Cedar
286 Iowa . 27005 Thomburgta, Monte
Rapids and Northzuma.
ein Rwy_
287 Minn . 26058 Minneapolis, Fair- Minneapolis and Pa
mount.
cific Rwy.

295 Kana . 33045

11.10 by 7, 11....

JIM

14.11 by 7.4, 1 1.

289

191. 30

28

17.95

287

no apt

56.75

286

14 by 7.8, 11

74.87

452

15.9 by 9.3, 11

18.74

282

no apt

16.33

282

11.11 by 9.4,11.

192.30

279

16.5 by 7.2, 11..

2!H N.r.. 0097 Silver Lake June. (n. Buffalo, Rochester 1. 14

o.), Silver Springs. and Pittsburgh R.R.
291 Ill ... . 23083 Springfield, Grafton. . St. Louis and Central 84.03
Illinois R. 11.
Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul Rwy.
Cape Girardeau
Southwestern Rwy.
Fulton County Nar
row-Gauge Rwy.
St. Louie and Em
poria R. R.

295i

23.9 by 8.10, 1 L to
Fergus Falls, 52.08
m. ; no apt residue,
67.23 m.
10 by 7.3, 11

288 Iowa .' 27044 Atlantic, Audubon... Chicago, Rock Island 20.05
and Pacific Rwy.
Missouri Pacific Rwy. 43.16
28! Mo ... 28042 Sedalia, Warsaw

21). Minn . 26045 Bastings, StillwUtor. .

293 Mo ... 28045 CapeGiranlean,Wappapello.
234 ni .... 23067 Havana, Galesburgb.

Feet and inches.

6.10 by 6.4, 11

no apt
277

11 by 5.9, 1 1

270,

no apt

11 by 6.10, 11

20.12
52. 05

270 no apt
209!1 15.6 by 7.2,11.......

60. 49

20

6.11 by 6, 11..

79.83

206'

16.4 by 6.10, 1 1

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525

Slates and Territories in tchich the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
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5ah

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Reuierks.

Dolls Dolls
Doll* Dollars. Dollars. Dollars. Dollars
A ug. 9 Weighed 30 (lavs from
S7. 291
4, 900. 33]
49.691
Aug. 9.1886. 30.24m.
ext. WayncBville to
Charleston from Feb.
9, 1885 ; 30.37 m. ext.
Charleston to Jarrett
from Mar. 15, 1886.
1887.
July l Welched 30 days from
5, 940. 02
51.30
5, 589. 01
48.74 .
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.12m.
decrease.
1,
877.
15
Weighed
30 days from
42.75
July
1
2,
143.
09
48.74 .
Mar. 30, 1887. "0 06 m.
increase.
5, 081. 26
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
42.75
6, 815. 16
4a 74 .
Mar. 30, 1887. " 0.45 m.
increase Formerly
Northern Pacific It.
R-Co.
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
47.88
9, 323. 96
9, 136. 4A
48.74 .
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.48 m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
769. 0
42.75
874.88
48.74 .
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.04 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
2, 717. 19
47.88
2, 785. 99
48.74 .
Mar SO, 1887.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
4, 076.64
3, 635. 68
54.72
48.56 .
Mar. 30 1887. 0.37 m.
increase. All land
grant.
July 1 Weighed 3o days from
43.61
897.27
817.66
47.88.
Mar. 30, 1887. "o 01 m.
decrease.
781.8(1
July 1 Weighed 30 daj s from
47.03
766.12
47.88 .
Mar. 30, 1887. "0.04 in.
increase.
Weighed
30 days from
July
1
9,
207.
32
47.88 .
Mar. 30, 18s7. On
192.51 m. from Mar.
7, 1887. 0 21 m. de
crease. New.
47. 8rl
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
1, 241. j8|
1, 247. 27
47.88 .
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.12m.
increase.
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
2, 006. 50
42. 75
1, 845. 94
47.88 .
Mar. 30, 1887. '0.02m.
decrease.
1886.
Aug. 9 Weighed 30 daj s from
54.58
47.88 .
Sept. 3, 18J0. New.
1887.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
4, 023. 3.'>
3, 505. 86
48.74
47.88 .
Mar. 30. 1887. Konto
formerly Bates to
Grafton. 12.10 m. in
crease.
July 1 Weighed 80 days from
1, 139. 09
43.011
1, 228. 4i
47.03 .
Mar. 30, 1887.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
2, 268. 15
2, 447. 91
43. Oil
47. 03 .
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.04 m.
increase.
Weighed
30 days from
July
1
2,011.58
2,842.90
47.88
47. 03 .
Mar. 30, 1887. ' 0.36 in.
decrease.
Mar. 30 Weighed 80 days from
3, 025. 43
2,354.82
45.32
47.03 .
Mar. 30. 1887". 12.37
m. ext. from Kincaid
to Colony from Jan.
17, 1887. Not weighed
ihed
on ext. Colony to "
Roy, 15.5 ml.es.

526

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

00
Kansas City, Emporia
296
13306) Howard, Moline
and Southern Rwy.
Independence, Cedar Chicago, Kansas and
297 Kans
Western K. R.
Vale.

Wis.. 25039 Mazo Manie, Prairie Chicago, Milwaukee

and St. Paul Kwy.
du Sac.

-auo S>-.
Z ~o^s<
tc ~m v
8 --j
n
4
Miles. Lbt.
8.70| 205

10.33

Size, etc., ofmail-car

or apartment

Feet and inch'*.

12 by 7.7, 11
22 by 8.10, 11

20 no apt .

Pa ... 8115 Bangor Jnno. (n.o.), Bangor and Portland 4.67

Brainarda, N. J.
Kwy.
300 Wis... 25033 Elver Falls Junction Chicago, St Paul, 25.76
(n.o.), Ellsworth.
Minneapolis and
Omaha Kwy.
301 Kans. 33058 Belle Plalne, Stafford Denver, Memphis and 91.00
Atlantic Kwy.

302 Nebr.. 34040 Weeping Water, Lin Missouri Pacific Rwy .

coln.
303 Mo... 28038 North Springfield, St Lonis and San
Bolivar.
Francisco Kwy.
Chicago, Milwaukee
304 Minn.. 26024 Mankato, Wells .
and St Paul Kwy.
305 Mo... 28047 Jefferson City, Bag- Missouri PaciflcRwy.
BtB,
m Minn. 20019 Mankato June (n. o.), Winona and St Peter
Mankato.
KK
307 IU ... 23004 Elgin, Lake Geneva . . Chicago and North
western Rwy.
Springfield, Havana . . Chicago, Peoria and
HI ...
St Louis Kwy.
Tex.. 31055 Greenville, Dallas
Dallas and Greenville
Rwy.
310 Tex.. 31052 Fort Worth, Waia- Fort Worth and New
haohie.
Orleans R K
111 Mich. 24054 East Saginaw, Bad Saglnaw.Tnscola and
Axe.
Huron R. R.

35.11
40.05

252
257

16.7 by 6.1, 1 1.
10.6 by 9.4,11.,

38.30

254

13.5 by 7.3,11...

45.71

251

10.6 by 7.4,11...

4.09

250

no apt

43. 79

246

12.2 by 7.5, 11...

48.25

249

10.4 by 6.3,11...

54.64

245|

16.5 by 6.10, 11..

41.88

244

17.2 by 8.8,1 1...

68.23

241

7 by 6, 1 1

Chicago, Rook Island 14.35

and Facifio Rwy.
313 Minn. . 26046 Little Falls, Morris . . Little Falls and Da 8a 31
kota KK

236

no apt

235

24 by 0.1,11.

314 Conn

8.25

235

no apt .

42. 83

235

no apt .

su Iowa.. 27045 Avoca, Harlan

5009 New Canaan, Stam

ford.
315: Iowa.. 27037 Ellsworth, SiouxFall*

New York, New Ha

ven and Hartford
KR.
Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and North-

no apt
no apt
16.4 by 6.10,11.

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States and Territories in which the contract term expired Jane 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
u

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s
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3*

DoUs. CoU. Dull, Dolls. Dollars. Dollars, Dollars. Dollars. 1887.

47.03
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 days from
411. 9b|
Mar. 30. 1887. New.
47. 03,
2, 639. 31
Apr. 25 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 25, 1887. 17.73
m., Independence to
Havaua from Ang.
10, 18b6; 16.48 m ext.
Havana to Chautau
qua from Oct. 20, 1886;
21.91 m. ext Chau
tauqua to Cedar Vale
from Apr. 25, 1887.
47.03
42. 75
485.81
446. 73
July 1 Weighed 30 davs trora
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.12
tn. decrease.
1886.
214. 92
May 18 Weighed 30 days from
47.03
Sept. 4, 1886. New.
1887.
42. 75
1, 211. 49
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
47.03
1, 043. 52
Mar. 80, 1887. 1.35
m. increase.
2, 557. 81
Jan. 17 Weighed 30 davs from
46.17
Apr. 1, 1887. "36.5 m.
ext. to Stafford not
weighed. New.
1, 621. 02
Fob. 14 Weighed 30 days from
46.17
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
53.01
1, 849. 10
46.1
2,089.65
July 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.63
m. increase
1,768.31
46. 17
1, 730. 32
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
45.82
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.12
m. increase.
2, 110. 43
1,946.83
46.17
42,75
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.17
m. increase.
31.30
188.83
46.17
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
22a 15
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.26
m. increase.
1, 984. 56
43. 61
1,924.50
45.32
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.34
m. decrease.
2,186.63
2,385.27]
49.69
45.32
July 1 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 80, 1887. 0.15
m. inorease.
45.32
2, 476. 28
Mar. 1 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13,1887. New.
1886.
1,89a 00
Oct. 18 Weighed 30 days from
45.32
Feb. IS, 1887. New.
1887.
42. 75;
3, 092. 18
2, 007. 90
45.32
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 80, 1887. 21.26
m. ext. Bay Port to
Bad Axe from Aug.
25, 1886.
650.34
43.61
619. 70
45.32
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.14
in . increase.
3,926.26
53.01
4,684.49
44.46
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0 06
m. decrease. For
merly Northern Pa
cific R.K. Co.
366. 79
44.46
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 days from
Aug. Ij 1887. New.
1,904.22
44.46
July 1 Weighed 30 dava from
Mar. 30, 1887. On
42.10 m. from Mar.
14, 1887. New.

528

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railrcad routet in

Termini.

316
317 Pa .

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

"4
4a r 14
o ,'JH
8a
s ml

Mile, Lbi.
20034 Morris, Brown's Yal- St. Paul, Minnoapolm 47. 231
and. Manitoba Rwy.
ley.
226
8110 CatAwisda Junctioa Williamsport and
North Branch R. R.
(n. o.), Nordtnont.

318

Beaumont, Blaif. .

St Louis and San 106. 14

Francisco Kwy.

319 Oreg.

Albany, Yaqaina

Oregon Pacific R. R.

M Mich. 24009 Junction (n. o.), Lake

Linden.
Clinton,
Elniira (n.o.) .
Iowa
.
.
27072
B1
Mo.... 28053 North Springfield,
Chadwiok.
Avoca,
Carson .
27063
Iowa
.
.
823]
324 Iowa 27085 Lake Park, Worthingtou.
32.-, Wii... 25037 Merrillon, Neillsville.
326 IU..

23079 Fall Creek, Louisiana

327 Iowa 27039 Menlo, Guthrie Centre

328 111..

23014 .Sterling. Shabbona

Hancock and Calu<

met R. R.
inrlington. Cedar
Rapids and North
ern Rwy.
St Louis and San
Fraucisoo Rwy.
Chicago, Rock Island
d Pacitio Rwy.
Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and North
ern Rwy.
Chicago, St. Paul,
Minneapolis and
Omaha Rwy.
Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy R R.
Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Rwy.
Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy R. R.

Mo.... 28052 Paw Paw, New Mad St. Louis, Arkansas

and Texas R. R.
rid.
Ill . MM Effingham, Switz City Indiana and Illinois
Southern R R.

n Nebr. 34042| Elkwood, Curtis....

332 Kans. 13301 Florence, 'WInfleld .

apt by , 1 1 .

224

no apt .

3.23

225

....do

69.53

223

13.8 by 9.1, 11.

35.63

219

10.6 by 8,1 1....

17.79

219

no apt

18.80

216

...do

15.43

215 ....do

32. 10

214

12 by 0.11, li

14.96

214

no apt

47.97

213

7.8 by 6.11,1 1..

6.96

283
211 I

no apt

211
211

8.6 by 7.4, 1 1.
15.4 by 7.2, 1 1

90.97

Nebraska and Colo* 44.3

rado R. R.
AtchisoD, Topeka and 75. M
Santa Fe R R.

17.6 by 7.7, 1 1

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States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc. Continued.
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/>..<(*
42.751

16.33! 41 t

44. 46

40. 17

44. 46

18

44. 46

43.61

45. 32

43.61 ..

4.V32

12

43.61

42. 75

43.61

42. 75

15.5 43.61

42. 75

43.61

46. 1

12

43. Si

42. 75

7.31 43.61

42.75

13

42. 75

42.75

42. 75

42.75

42.75
42.75

48p m o 87

a= x5
S" 1a
*3

a
0

Is<-

^9.
a_ s
=5
ill

v.Blu
a.
= *~ -

ii
1s
Kemarka.
Cm a

ao
a
Dollar: Dollar: Dollar: Dollar: ls-7.
2, 019. 84
2, 021. 65
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.06
m. decrease.
1, 179. 52
1, 142. 49
Aug. 9 Weighed 30 days from
Aug. 9, 1887. 4.88 m.
ext. Souestown to
Nordmont from Feb.
14, 1-87.
4, 072. 98
4, 146.31
Apr. 2 Weighed 30 days from
Apr.2.1887. 14.63m.
ext. Winfleld to At
kanana Citv from
July 1, 1886;'34.09m.
ext. Arkansas City
to Caldwell from
Feb. 21, 1887; 14.53
m. ext. to Bluff not
weighed.
1886.
3, 232. 68
Sept. 24 Weighed 30daj-sf
Mar. 30, 1887. 12.45
m. Corvallis to Al
bany not weighed.
New.
Sept 10 Weighod 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
1887.
3, 150. 19
July 1 Weighod 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0 02
m. increase.
1,570.68
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.84
m. increase.
760. 95
.July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01
m. decrease.
803. 27
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01
m. increase.
..... ... 663. 05
July 1 Weighed 30days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 8.08
m decrease.
1,452.50
July 1 Weiirhed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.64
m. increase.
....... 643. 39
July 1 Weighod 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.09
m. decrease.
2, 091. 9'
2,016.61
July l Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 6.08
m. extension, Rock
Falls to Sterling
from Sept 24, 1886:
1.01 iii. increase.
297. 51
262.48
July 1 WelglTed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.82
ra. increase.
3, 888. 90
2,541.91
Jn'y 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 31.51
m. increase by oonsolidation with 22050
from Julv 1, 1887.
50.49 m. Effingham
to Moroni Station
from Sept. 1. 1880.
1,891.68]
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887 New.
3, 207. 53'
2, 755. 57
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 dan from
Mar. 30, 1887^ 20.41
tn. ext. from Douglas to Winfleld from
Feb. 21, 1887.
34
(5

530

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

II. Table tho icing the readjuttment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad toutet in

Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.
ai
I

Hi!
JBtt pi
* *P.fit
4

Mitt: Lb:
333 Minn 261)16 Skioy Eye, Redwood Winona and St. Pett-r 26.67 210!
RR.
334 ImW.L 27055 Red Oak, Griswold. . . Chicago, Burlington 18.81 210
and Quin. y R. R.
335 Ky... 20034 Henderson, Commer Ohio Valley Rwy
45.53
cial Point.
i

Iowa. 27032 Grinnell, Montezuma. Central Iowa Rwy .

337: Mo... 28035 NeelyBville, Doniphan| St. Louis, Iron Mount
ain and Southern
Rwy.
Iowa. 127054 Atlantic, Griswold . Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Rwy.
St Louis, Alton and
m m ... 23045 Marion, Ha
tion (n. o.).
Terre Haute R R.
310 Minn 26018 Chatfleld, Plainview Winona and St. Peter
RR.
311 Wis.. !25022 New Lisbon, Nooedab Chicago, Milwaukee
and bt. Paul Rwy.

Size, etc., of mall-oar

or apartment.

no apt
..do....
8 by 7, 1 1 .

17.49
20.01

209
207

no apt
14 by 9, 1 1 .

15.22

207

no apt.

27.21

201

9.8 by 8.10,11.

28.73
13. 09

200 no apt.
200 16' ...do

Warren Plains, Warronton.

Vidalia, Troyville
Bt-isbin, Goaa Run
Junetton Into.).
Baltimore, Curtis' Bay
Fall Brook, Blosaburgh.
Now City, Nanuet
Junction (n. o.).
348 Minn 26008 Minneapolis, Stillwa
ter.

Warrenton R. R ... 3.13

Natchez. Red Rivor 25. 6U
and Texas R R.
Pennsylvania R. R .. 1.04
Baltimore and Ohio 9.55
R. R.
Fall Brook Coal Co . . 7.64
New Jersoy and New 4.59
York R R.
St. Paul
Duluth
RR

120 4
99
SI 12
49 U
42 10
29 22

349 Nebr. 34041 Scribner, Lindsay .

Fremont, Elk Horn

and Missouri Valley R R
Chicago
:hica and North
western Rwy.
Chicago, St. Paul.
Minneapolis and
Omaha Rwy.
Nebraska and Colo
rado RR.
Indiana, Illinois and
Iowa R R.
Taylor, Bastrop and
Houston Rwy.
St. Louis, Alum and
Terro Haute R R
Grand Tower and

64. II

196

88.20,

196 23 12.2 by 7.5, 1 1

M2 H.O.. 13026
3I*.... 30005
344 Pa.... 8120
34". Md ... 10022
346 Pa..., 8142
347, K.Y.. 6104

35o' Dl ...
351 Minn

Caledonia, Spring Val

ley.
Stillwater, Stillwater
Junction (n. o ).

352 Nebr. 34043 Edgar, BZoldroge

353 Ill ...
Streator, North Jndson.
354 Tex.. 31056 Taylor, Bastrop
356 Dl ... 23085 Murphy s borough,
PincKneyvillo.
ni ...
Carbondale, Grand
lower.

...do.
...do..
...do
...do
...do

199 20 ...do

14 by 9.8, 11

33620 no apt
81.11
110. 41

19SCT 9 by 8.3, 11
193 22 14.7 by 7.1, 11.

35. 38,
23. 33

193 17 16.4 by 6.7 j noctak193 I 25 9.8 by 8.10, 11.. .

26. 80,

192 15 no apt.

SECOND ASSISTANT RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

531

States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.

Remaika.

Weighed 30 davs from

Mar. 30, 1887. 0.04
m. increase.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.07
m. decrease.
Weighed 30 ilays from
Apr. 13, 1887. 20.53
m. ext. Morgan*
field to Commercial
Point from Feb. 14,
1887.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.0S
m. decrease.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.02
m. increase.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01
m. increase
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.33
m. increase.
Weighed 30 davs from
Deo. 1,1886. Now.
Weighed 30 davs from
Oct. 20, 1886. New.
Weighed 3 i days from
Sept. 3, 1880. Now.
Weighed 30 days from
Sept. 15. 1886. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Sept. 3, 1886. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Nov. 10, 1886. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 12.67
ui.land grant ut$33.52
per m. ; formerly
(3l.20perm. 1.38m.
increase.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.46
m. increase.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.31
m. decrease.
grant.
Weigh
ighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30. 1887." New.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.09
m. decrease.
Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13, 1887. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 188/. 0.12
m. increase
Weighod 30 days from
Mar. 80, 1887. 1.41

532

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad rouka in

Termini.

us \
Z- _- ~;
U i* 1t:
3V -~a I:

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

Size, etc., of mull car

or apartment.

X
III...

Mile*. Lbs.
Harnett, Katnpsville Litchfield, Carrollton 62. 421 190
and Western R R.

Feet and ii
12 by 7.2, 1 1 .

312 1- 23.7 by 8.10, 11

Wash. 43011 Pasco, CleElum.

Ter.

Northern racificR.R 152. 21

CubaJonctioD (n. o.),

Salem.
Ill . . . 230H West Lebanon, Lo
Roy.
Iowa.. 27023 Beulab, Elkader
Ga .... 15030 Marietta, Ga., Mur
phy, N.C,

St Louis and San 40.41 18815 7 by 6, 11

Francisco Rwy.
Illinois Central R R 74. 9U| 18313 10.7 by 6.1, II.

Mo....

Chicago, Milwaukee 19.52

and St Puul Rwy.
Marietta and North 109. 03
Georgia R R.

and St. Peter 21.44

Minn . |26017 Rochester, Zumbrota Wiuona
R-R
32. 10
FU ... 16029 Monroe (n. o.), Oak Orange Belt Rwy
land.
Chicago
and
North
8.94
Iowa . 27013 Stanwood, Tipton . . .
western Rwy.
Glencoe. Hutchinson Chicago, Milwaukee 14.24
and St Paul Rwy.
Rwy. Co. 52.00
Oreg. 44008 Dundee Junction (n. OiJ>gonian
(Limited) Line.
o.), Airlie.
Chicago and Ohio 86.31
Ill ... 23000 Sidell, Olney
River R. R.

18213 no apt
9by. 1 1.

no apt .
178
177

.do.

Minn

Ill ... 2307* McLeans borough,

Shaw'neetown.
Mo... 28041 Miami, Carbon Centre|
Iowa . 27084 Des Moines, Caincsville.
J30iil"
Kankakee,
Blooming111.
ton.
Iowa . 27040 Waukon Junction,
Waukon.
Palatka,
Daytona
Fla . 10031
Ill ... 23001 Alton Junction (n. o.),
Chicago, and Alton
Junction (n. 0.).
Retinoid, Faulkton...
Dak .
Little Rivor, Holly
rood.
Afton, Janesville

13.4 by 5.3, 1 1 .
no apt

175
173

...do
8 by 7, 1 1.

Louisville and Nash 41. 22|

ville R R.
K'ins:iB City, Fort 24 05
Scott and Gulf R R.
Des Moiues, Osoeola 112.13
and Southern R R.
Illinois Central R R.. 86.38

173
171
171

8 by 6.2, 1 1 ...
no apt
7.2 by 5.4, 1 1

Chicago, Milwaukee
and St Paul Rwy.
St. John's and Halifax R. R
Indian ipolU and St
Louis Rwy.
Chicago aud North
western Rwy.
Chicago, Kansas and
Western R R.
Chicago
western and
Rwy.North

23. 05

170

no apt .

54. 15
4.20

170

...do..
...do..

32.61
27. 15
0.69

15 by 7.2, 1 1

168
168

do..
...do..
...do..

SECOND ASSI8TANT

RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

533

States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, eto. Continued.

1]
5 V: Ml
j2

a .

15
I 11 3 x
rf 5
lag
3.3 g

g (-.2
SI
2*

h
B2A

II
fi

Remarks.

3.3

Z>o!i.v. Dolls Dolls Dollars Dollars. Dollars. Dollars. 1887.

2, 132. 84
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
42. v.".
2, 151. 31
Mar. 30, 1887. 29.07
m. ext. Greenfield
to Barnett from Mar.
21, 1887. 0.45 in
crease.
4,586.50
Mar. 30 Weighed 30 days from
40. 36 .
34. 2u|
5, 142. 26
Mar. 30, 1?87. 37 19
m oxt. North Ya
kima to Ellenaburgh
from Sept. 1, 1887;
24.80 m. ext. to Cle
Elum uot weighed.
Land grant.
Weigheil
30davs from
1,
624.
07
2,282.60
56.43
Jaly 1
40. 19 .
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.04
m. decrease.
2, 919. 35
3, 277. 64
39. 33 .
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
42. 75
Mar. 30, 1887. 1.68
ra. decrease .
834.47
767. 72
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
39.33 .
42.75
Mar. 30 1887.
2, 955. 01
4, 288. 14
39. 33 .
43.61
Apr. 13 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13, 1887. 41 27
m. ext. Ellijay to
Murphv, from Feb.
16, 1887.
39. 33 .
42.75
843.23
1,116.631
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 4.66
m. decrease.
39.33 .
1,262.49
Feb. 14 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13 1887. Now.
383. 47
38.48
344.01
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.03 m.
decrease.
547.95
38.48
Deo. 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
1887.
2,
024.
04
Mar.
28
Weighed
30 days from
38.48
Apr. 13, 1887. New.
3,321.20
3,
097.45|
38.48 .
42.75
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13, 1K87. 0.18 m.
decrease. Formorly
Danville, Olney it
Ohio River R. R. Co.
42.75
1,586. 14
1, 762. 1
3& 48 .
July 1 weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887.
37.62
42. 75
904. 7(j
1,02a 14
Do.
July 1
4, 218. 33
5, 017. 50
3T. 62
42.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 5.24 m.
decrease.
3, 249. 61
3, 724. 80
37.62 .
42.75
July 1 Wciglied 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.75 m.
decrease.
42.75
37.62
867. 14|
983. 2:
July 1 Woighod 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.05 m.
increase.
37. 62 .
2, 037. 1
Mar. 7 Woighed 30 days from
Apr. 20. 1887. New.
37.62
42 75!
158.00
July 1 Weigheil 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.05 m.
increase.
37. 62 .
1, 226. 78
Feb. 14 Weighed 30 davs from
Mar. 30, 1887. ' New.
Feb. 21
1,021.38
Do.
37.62
251.6
July 1 Weighed B0 davs from
37. 62 .
42. 75
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.05 m.
increase.
11.01.

534

REPORT OF THE P08TMASTER-GENERAL.

H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

2
I

a >.
Size, etc., of mail-oar
or apartment.

23.62

Lbs.
164

27.72

163

..do.

28.42

163

...do.

Topeka, Fort Scott . . Kansas, Nebraska 130.79

and Dakota Rwy.
9.01
3fe2 Cal... 46048! Colusa, Colusa June- Colusa R. R .
tlon.
383 Iowa. 27096 Spencer, Spirit Lake Chicago, Milwaukee 21.99
and St. Paul Rwy.
:i8i Minn 26032 Reno, Preston
...do
57.66

102

8.9 by 6.9, 1 1 .

162

no apt

101
100

do
9.6 by 5.8, 1 1 .

36.40

159

9.6 by 5.8, 1 1 ...

80.71

150

13.7 by' 8. 10, 11 .

3*7 Wig .. 23010 Oshkosb, Hortonvillo. Milwaukee, Lako 23.77

Shore and Western
Rwy.
388 Wis... 25035' Fond du Lac, Iron Chicago, Milwaukee 28.72
RidgeJunction (u.o.). and tst. Paul Rwy.
389 Win... :5054] Trempeleau, Gales- Chicago and North- 8. 29
western Rwy.
ville.
390 Iowa. . 270011 New Sharon, Newton. Central Iowa Rwy . . . 33.60

150

no apt .

154

...do..

Chicago and Eastern

Illinois R.R.
Chicago and Iowa R.
R.
Eldora Junction, Al*
cago, low
kota Rwy.
den.

37* 111 . . . 23044 Danville, Sidell ....

JTJ Ill ... 123057 Rocbelle, Rockford.
Iowa.

381 Kans.

385 Iowa. 27053 Bellovue, Cascade. . .

do .

380 Tex. . 31053 Dallas, Honey Grove Gulf, Colorado and

Santa F6 Rwy.

301 Dak .. 35022 Andover, Harlem

Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul Rwy.

15417
154 13

Feet i
no apt .

.do.
.do.

55.79

155

15.3 by 8.7; no clerk

392 Kana.. 330401 El Dorudo, McPherson St. Louis, Fort Scott 62. 17
and Wichita R. R.

149

18.1 by 6.9,1 1.

aud North- | 4.38

Wig... 25013 Ipswich, Platteville .. Chicago
western Rwy.
394 Ohio .. 121008! Marietta, Auiesvillo. Marietta Mineral
Rwy.

151 20' 13 by 7.3,2 1..

31.93

395 Ill ....,23059, Rock Island, Cable .. Rock Island and Pe 27.35
oria Rwy.
Minn . 26047| Sauk Centre, Eagle St Paul, Minneapolis 36.91
and Manitoba Rwy.
Bend.

8.4 by 6.10,11.

147

no apt .

146

do...

SECOND ASSISTANTRAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

535

Slab s and Territories in which the contraot term expired June 30, 1837, etc. Continued.
Hi la|
u 'a a a

15

O
11 ifHj
hi
SS.2 5.=
ill
e as
Sfa is.sis.s- 4N
< .
&
Dolls.
Dollt. Dolls. Dollars. Dollars. Dollars.
868. 50^
1. 015. 74
38.771
42.75'
36.77

42.75

1, 019. 26

38.77

42.75

971. 46

38.77

4,809.14

36.77

353. 35

36.77
36.77

43. 61

808. 57
2, 120. 15

35.91

42.75

1,307. 12
2,898.29

35.91

35.91 .

42.75

853.58

as. J.

42.75

1, 031. 33

35.91
35.91

42.75
42.75

295. 53
1,200.57
2, 003. 40

35.91

2, 179. 68

35.06

52. 16

35.06

42. 75

35.06

42.75

1, 308. 63

34.20

42. T5

935. 37

34.20

42.75

1,202,32

153.56 ....

#3
5pad
0=
oi^

Remarks.

IS

Dollars. 1887.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.14 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
1, 186. 74
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.04 m.
decrease.
918. 6!)
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. 5.27 m.
ext. from Iowa Falls
to Alden from Nov.
15, 1886. 0.34 m. de
crease.
Feb. 10 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
1886.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Jan. 15, 1887. New.
1887.
May 16 Weighed 30 days from
Aug. 18, 1887. New.
2, 517. 17
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30,1887. 0.06m.
decrease.
1,551.40
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mur. 30,1887. 0.11m.
Increase.
Feb. 16 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13, 1887. 38.41
m. Dallas to Farmeraville from Oct. 20,
1886; 42.30 m. ext.
Farmersville to
Honey Grove from
Feb. 16. 1887. New.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
1,016.16
' Mar. 30, 1K87
1, 232. 4sj
Jnly 1 ' Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.11m.
decrease.
July 1 | Weighed 30 days from
351. 83 ....
Mar. 30 1887.
1, 438.901....
July 1 I Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.06 m.
decrease.
Mar. 24 Weighed 30 days from
1 Mar. 30, 1887. 55.67
m. from Jan. 17, 1887|
0.12 m. torniinal dlatanceat Harlem from
Mar. 24, 1887. New.
2, 749. 27
Mar. 30 Weigh' ,1 30days from
Mar. 30, 1881 28.8*
m. ext. fiom Newton
to McPberson from
Fob. 28, 1887.
July 1 I Weighed 30 days from
186. 39
Mar. 30, 18X7. 0.02 m.
increase
1880.
1, 051. 05
Nov. 8 Weighed 30 days from
Feb. 15. 1887. 7.33 m.
ext. Big Run to
Amesvlllo from Nov.
8, 1888 ; 24 60 m., at
$42.75 per mile.
1887.
1, 166.22
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.07 m.
Increase.
1, 598. 28
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.43 m.

536

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes i*
.
Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

'Si* fc V
fcX T. Cj
*aS

197 111 ... 23064 Kemptou, Kankakee Illinois Central R. R

Junction (n. o.).
338 Iowa. 27058| Hastings, Carson ... Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy R. R.
399 Iowa. 2706! Mount Ziou, Kcosau- Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Rwy.
qua.
too Wis.. 25040 llilbert, Applcton : . Milwaukee and
Northern R. R.
Chicago, Milwaukee
Ml Dak . 35025 Tripp, Armour
and St. Paul Rwy.

Mild. Lbs.
43. Oil 146

Size, etc, of mad-car

or apartment.

Feet and i
14 by 7, 1 1..

16.24

H.r)

no apt.

4.4)7

144

.. do..

21.94

144

.. do..

20.23

142

...do..

Fergus Falls, Pelican St. Paul, Minneapolis 23.58

Rupids.
and Manitoba Rwy.
403 111 ... 230701 La Harpe, Burlington Toledo, Peoria and 20. 10
Western Rwy.
104 1 Wis. 250! Menominee, Crivitz. Milwaukee and 22.96
Northern R. R.
Chicago, Burlington 22.14
405j Iowa-. . 27043 Hastings, Sidney
and Quincy R. R.
106 Mo .. 28048 Allenville, Jackson . . St. Louis, Iron Mount 16.60
ain and Southern
Rwy.
107 Minn 26028 Heron Lake, Pipe- Chicago, St. Paul, 55.45
Minneapolis and
stone.
Omaha Rwy.
108 Me. . . 26 Hartland, Pittslleld .. Sebasticook and 8.58
Moosehcad R. R.
lu;i Wia . _'j(lj."> Brandon, Markesan . . Chicago, Milwaukee 11. 91
and St. Paul Rwy.
110 Iowa 27093 Relay (n. o.) , Albia . . Ceutrevillo, Moravia 24.53
and Albia R. R.
31057
San
Antonio and 42.65
til Tex .
Kenedy, Cuero
Aransas Pass Rwy.
Batesville
and Brink- 60.90
112 Ark.. 29006 Brinkley.Jacksonportl
ley R. R.

141

... do

141

....do

141

...do

413 wia.-.lar.'.i i Biodbead, Albany

129 14 no apt

MB Minn

Chicago, Milwaukee 7.
and St Paul Rwy.
13.20
41* Mo .. j28043| Summitvillo, Bonne St. Joe Rwy
Terre.
415! N.C ..1302 Wilson, Fayetteville. Wilmington and Wol- 74
don R.R.
Nashville and Tusca 44.28
416 Tenu.. 19016; Dickaon, Aetna
loosa R. R.

417 S. C. 14024 Laurens, Greenville. Port Royal and West

ern Carolina Rwy.
Chicago, Rock Island
418; Iowa..;27036 Newton, Monroe.
and Pacific Rwy.

36.85

139:21 ....do
139ll0!....do
1'. 10| 9 by 7.5, 1 1.
13218 no apt
131|16j ....do
131

...do

130
1J9

....do
9 by 6,1 1...

128 13, ...do

128

10 by 7,11 ...

127

7 by 4. 4,1 1.

119

7. 6 by 6. 7,1 I....
no apt

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RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

537

States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.

it
a-

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E Si
ft !.
.0%,
a~ a3 rg.
- - S u a : u ft
a I I 2 1 7
5
> -

"3a it9
9 /.
." a1s 51
as

DoUs. Dolls
Dolls. Dollars.
34.20
42. 75;
1,470.04
34.20

42. 75

555.40

34. 20

42.75

189. 97

34.20

02. 42

750.34

34.20

691. 86

33.35

42. 75

786. 39

33.35

42. 75

670. 33

12

33.35

44.40

765.71

33.35

42. 7S.

738.36

6 I 33. 35

a.

5C0. 28

6 I 32.40

42. 75

1,801.57

32. 49
32.49

42. 75

278. 76
386.95

32.49

42.75

796.97

32 49
31.64

42. 75

1,385.69
2, 564. 47

31.64

42.75

241. OS

31.64

42. 75

417. 64

31.64

2,341.99

31.64

1, 401. 01

30.78

1,134.24

30.78

42. 75

558.04

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sa
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Remarks.

Dollars. Dollars. 1887.

1, 839. 90
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.03 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. '0.01 m.
decrease.
216. 74
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.10 m.
decrease.
1,362.6
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.11 m.
increase.
Mar. 23 Weighed 30 days from
Mar.30,1887. 20.17 m.
Tripp to Armour
from Mar.7.1887;0.06
m., terminal distance
at Tripp from Mar.
23. 1887. New.
972.9'
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.82 m.
increase.
*>9. 70|
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01 m.
decrease.
1,013.2
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 3d, 1887. 0.17 m.
increase.
949. CI
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mnr. 30, 1887. 0.08 m.
decrease.
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
722.4',
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.10 m.
decrease.
Weighed
30 days from
2, 374. 3
July 1
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.09 m.
decrease.
Jan. 24 Weighed 30 days from
June 21, 1887. New.
503. 5
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar.30,1887. 0.13 m.
inorease.
1,049.91
July 1 Weighed30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. "0.03 m.
decrease.
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 days from
April 13, 1887. New.
2, 453. 4!
Jan. 17 Weighed 30days from
Feb. 15, 1887. 3.51 m.
ext. Newport to
Jacksonport from
Jan. 17. 1887;57.39m.,
at |*42.75 per in.
324. no
July 1 Weigb<d30 days from
Mar.30,1887. 0.02m.
increase.
564. 3d
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 18c7.
1886.
Weighed
30 days from
Dec. 1
Feb. 15, 1887. New.
1887.
Feb. 15 Weighed 30 days from
1,478.72
Feb. 15, 1887. "9 69 m.
ext. Centreville to
Aetna Irom Feb. 1,
1887.
1886.
Oct. 18 Weighed 30 days from
Dec. 1, 1886. New.
1887.
763.65
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar.30,1887. 0.22m.

538

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

H. Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.

419 Minn 26054 Duluth, Tower.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

Duluth and Iron

Range R. R.

fig Bj
*kft !
tt 7 6
m

Size, etc., of mail-car

or apartment.

Miles Lbs
Feet a
96.27 119 25, no apt.

420 Oreg. 44009 Sheridan June, (n.o.), Oregonian Rwy. Co.

Sheridan.
(limited) Line.
121 Ga... 15048 Augusta, Sandersvllle Augusta, Gibson and
Sandersvilie R. R.

7.21
81.051

IV.'
.do
US 13 8by6,l 1.*..

US Ohio . 211)99 Adelphi, Kingston.. Cincinnati, Hocking

Valley and Hunting
ton Rwy.
423 Iowa. 27057 Dows, Garner
Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and Northern Rwy.
4-24 Ill ... 23080 Wellington, Cissna Chicago and Eastern
Illinois R, R.
Park.
425 Mo... 28049 Mineral Point, Potosi St Louis, IronMountain and Sonthern
Rwy.
426 N.T .. 0134 Harrisville, Carthage Carthage and Adiron
dack Rwy.
427 Ga... 150S Macon, Monticello . . . Covington and Macon
R. R.
428 Minn 26030 Luverno, Boon
Chicago, St. Paul,
Minneapolis and
Omaha Rwy.
421) Texas 31051 Coleman Junction Gulf, Colorado and
(n. o.), Coleman.
Santa Fe Rwy.
430 Wis... 25007 Rush Lake, Winnc- Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul Rwy.
connee.
4:11 fta IOOIO! Sanford, Lake Charm . Sanford and Indian
River R. R.

11.17

118

no apt.

32.99

117

...do..

12.72

117

....do .

4.43

116121 ...do .

21.71
45.45
28.31

110
115
114

.do.
..do.

6.25

113

...do.

14.84

113

...do.

19.05

112

...do.

432 Idaho 142002 Hauser Junction Spokane Falls and

(no.), Coeur d'Alene. Idaho R. R.
433 111 ... 23085 Sidney, Champaign . . Wabash, St Lonis
and Pacific Rwy.

13.88
12.29

11218 ...do.
108,15 ...do.

434 Mich. 24008 Hancock, Red Jacket. Hancock and Calumet

R.R.
435 Kans. 3305.' Qnenemo, Osage City Chicago, Kansas and
Western R. R.
23112: Joliet, Lake Station . Michigan Central
430 Ill
R.R.
437| Fla.. 18028 Sanford, Tavares ... Sanford and Lake
Eustia R. R.
438 111 ... .23043 Streator, Fairbury. . . Wabash, St Lonis
and Pacific Rwy.
439 Iowa. 27070 Marshalltown, Story Central Iowa Rwy
City.
Chicago, Milwaukee
Wis. 2303G Janesville, Beloit.
440 Wis..
and St. Paul Rwy.

14.74
20.60

108 20 ... do
107,20 ...do

45.15

107

29.65
32. 05

10620 no apt
106 11.2 by 6.10, 11 .

39.14

10511 7 by 7, 11.

15.72

103 27| no apt .

12.7 by 6.8, 11..

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RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

539

State* and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
a=e 5i3
a* 06
"S

|i 41 .
B a L
a - || l .
9!
S-1
in
DoUt. DotU. DoVU.
42. 75'
30. 78;

30. 78
30.78

42.75

30.78
29.93

42.75

29.93

42.75

29.93

42.75

29.93
29.93
29.93

42.75,

29.93
29.93

42.75

29.93

42. 75

29.93
29.07

42.75,

29.07
29.07
29.07

42, 7.V

8 29.07
9. 88l 29.07

47.03

28.22

42.75

28.22

42.73

1-1

o
IJ
fl

Remarks-.

a oSs
Q

DoUart. DoUart. DoUart. Dollar*. 1887.

2, 983. 19]
3, 793. 12|
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 27.40
m. ext. Two Harbors
to Dulutb, from Jau.
10, 1887. 0.13 m. de
crease.
221. 92|
Mar. 28 Weighed 30 days from
April 13, 1887. Now.
2; 494. 71
2, 195. 64
Apr. 13 Weighed 30 days from
April 13, 1887." 29.69
m., ext. Gibson to
Sandersville, from
Mar. 7, 1887.
1886.
343. 81
Aug. 19 Weighed 30 days from
April 20, 1887. New.
1887.
987. 39
1,414.60
July 1 Weighed 30 days f
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.10 m.
decrease,
521.01
380.70
Weighed
30 days from
Jnly 1
Mar. 30, 1887. a 17
m. decrease.
189. 81
132.58
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01
m. decrease.
649. 78
Mar. 28 Weighed 30 days from
Aug. 2, 1887. New.
1, 360. 31
Mar. 15 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 20 1887. New.
847.31
1,209.40
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.02
m. increase
1886.
187.06
Aug. 16 Weighed 30 days from
Fob. 15, 1887. New.
1887.
616.45
444.16
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.42
m. increase.
753.68
790.18
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 20, 1887. 1.42
m. ext. Oviedo to
Lake Charm from
Mar. 14, 1887. 17.63
m. at $42.75 per mile.
415.42
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30. 1887. New.
357.27
Jnly 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.09
m. increase.
IMA
428. 49
Sept. 10 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
598.81
Do.
Aug. 15
1887.
1, 952. 39
1,312. 51
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.52
m. decrease.
801.92
Feb. 16 Weighed 30 days from
Apr 13. 1887. New.
931. G9
1,504.01
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.07
m. increase.
3, 146. 00'
1, 104.53
July 1 Wcigtied 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.18
m. docrease.
673. 74
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
443. 61
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.04

540

REPORT OF THE POSTMA8TER-GENERAL.

H. Table shotting the readjustment of the rates of pay per mile on railroad ro tes tn

Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

Cal... 46049; Camplx-ll, New Al- South Pacific Coast

maden.
R.R.
4'2 Wis . 25045| Monico, Rhlnelander Milwankce, Lake
Shore and Western
Rwy.
443 Minn.
Junction, Cloquet ... St. Paul and Dnluth
RR
444 Tenn. 19024 Clarksville, New- Louisville and Nash
stead.
ville R. R
445 Win.. 25058 Turtle. Lake, Bruce . Minneapolis,SailHSte.
Marie and Atlantic
Rwv.
446 Nebr. 34044 Aurora, Hastings ... Burlington and Mo.
River R R. (in Ne
braska).
447 m .. . 23069 Kankakee, Seneca... Kankakee and Seneca!
R. R
44.^ Iowa. 27064 Fort Madison, Collett Fort Madison and
Northwestern Rwy.

s r*2 Size, etc., of mail-car

A -t T Z
8 I==
Miles. Lbs.
12.86: 103

Feet and inches.

no apt

14.64

101 Jl

6.67

101

..do

29.70
45.84

100101 ..do
88^ ...do

28.84

... do

43.56

22.6 by 9.2,11.

45. 12

no apt

448 N.Mex 38011 Espauola, Santa Fe . Texas, Santa Fe and 3a 85

Northern R. R.
Chicago, Bnrlington 13.01
490 111 .... 23071 Aurora, Turner
and Quincy R R.
451 Miun . 26052 Moorhead, Ilalatad . . St Paul, Minneapolis 34.51
and Manitoba Rwy.

452 Wash. 43007 Ren ton, Clack Dia Columbia and Puget laso
Sound R. R
mond.
Ter.
33.78
S.C ... 14022 Elloreo, Rumpbtown . EutawvilleR. R

Chicago and Alton R. 10.66

R.
455 Wis... 25058 Dexterville Junction Wisconsin, Pittsvilie 20.87
and Superior Rwy.
(n. o.), Vesper.
454 111 .... 23074 Varna, Lacou .

466 S.C ... 14023 McCormlck, -Ander Port Royal and West 59.00
ern Carolina Rwy.
son.
in Ill .... 23088 East Saint Louis, Illinois and St. Louis 15.35
R. R. and Coal Co.
BftOevUla.
Montgomery
South 33.50
Montgomery,
Argus
458 Ala... 17027
ern Rwy.
New York 42.19
459 Pa.... 8164 Warren, Pa., Sala- Buffalo,
and Philadelphia R.
N. V.
R.

12 by 7, 1 1.
no apt
. . .do......

85

.do.
do.

do.
.do.
15 8.4 by 6, 1 1 .
no apt .
....do..
37921 14 by 8.6, 1 1 .

SECOND ASSISTANT

RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

541

States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.

Remarks.

Weighed 30 days from

Mar. 30, 1887. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.12
m. decru.
Weighed 80 days f _
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.02
m. decrease.
Weighed 30 daya from
Apr. 13, 1887. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.11m.
decrease.
Weighed 30 daya from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
Mar. 30, 1887.
increase.
Weighed 30 days from
Mur. 30, 1887. 8.44 m.
ext. from Binningham to Collett not
weighed. 0.05 m.
decrease.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30 1887. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.45 m.
Increase.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.20 m.
increase. Pay baaed
on service not less
than 0 round trips
por 1
Weighed 30 days from
M.ir. 30 1887. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Feb. IS, 1887. 23.08
m. Vance's Ferry to
Ramphtown from
June 1, 1886; 10.10m.
ext. Vance's Ferry to
Ellnreo from Dec. 15,
1886. New.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.06 m.
iucreaso.
Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30,1887. 0.58 m.
inert
Weighed 30 days from
Duel, 1880. New.
Weighed 30 davs 1
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.85
m. Increase.
Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13. 1887. 12.50
m. ext. Ada to Argus
from Mur. 2!, 1887.
Weighed 30 days from
Juuet8, 1887.

542

REPORT OF THE P08TMASTER-OENERAL.

H. Table showing the readjustment of the rate* of pay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mall.

i
a
43(> Va.

III1

Size, etc., of mail-car

or apartment

Ui
73

Feel i
no apt .

g
4
11034 Claremont, Hicksford Atlantic and Danville 55. 72|
Ewy.

401 Minn 20051 Rush City, Grantsburgh.

2.1028
Modnd's
J nnction,
IU
....
m
Mound City.
403 Iowa . . 27068 Newburgh, State
Renter.
404 ..do ... 27075 Webster City, Lehigh

St Paul and Dulutb

R.R.
Illinois Central R. R

17. 17

...do.

2.96

...do.

Central Iowa Rwy . . . 27

Webster City and 17.831
Southwestern Rwy.

71 20,

40:. ..do ... 27094 Waverly Junction (n Burlington, Cedar

o.), Waverly.
Rapids and Northern Rwy.
400 Mo .. 28031 Saint Louis, Florlsanl St. Lonis Cable and 15. 65
Western Rwy.
tn Mini . 26049 Saint Cloud, Hinckley St. Paul, Minneapolis 68.24
and Manitoba Rwy.

71

488 Ala .. 17031 Shelby Iron Works,

Junction Station (n.
o).
4MB P.l .. 8105| IrToua, Mahaffey
470 Kuu 33061 Larned, Brown's
Grove.
471 Iowa.. 270781 Hampton, Belmoud ..

.do.
do.

71

do.

7i i

.do.

Shelby Iron Co .

GO

do

Bells Gap R, R .
16. 0j
Chicago, Kansas and 24.121
Western R. R.
Central Iowa Rwy... 22. 9o|

18
01
07

do
do.
.do

472 Mo ... 28025 Salisbury, Glasgow. Wabash Western 15.81

Rwy.
471 Ill .... 23031 Bellville, O'Fallon Louisville and Nash
6.80
Depot.
ville R. R.
171 Penh 8143 Negley, Verona
Allegheny Valley R 5.42
47S ..do ... 8166 TarbotvlUe, Watson Wilkesbarre and 6.53
town.
Western Rwy.
476 Minn . 26050 Crookston, Saint St. Paul, Minneapolis 28.30
Hilaire.
and Manitoba Rwy.

So

do

58
54
N

477 Iowa. . 27009| Hudson, Wuterloo

do ...

478

do...

50

. do . . .

478
180
481

Chicago, St Paul and 9.18

Kansas City Rwy.
Qa.s.. 1307.1 Columbus, Sbilob
Georgia Midland and 35.20
Gulf R. R.
Fla ... 16027 Saint Augustine, Pa- St. Augustine and 26.71
lutka
Palatka Rwy.
Wis ... |25941 Elkhorn, Eagle
Chicago, Milwaukee 17.56
and St. Paul Rwy.
Fla ... 16C30I Jacksonville, Pablo Jacksonville and At. 17.48
lantio R. R.

17
U

no apt .
...do..
...do..

.. do
.do

SECOND ASSISTANT

RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

543

State* and Territories in trim h the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
9|
M

i b
> * a 1*
Iff
til

I*
FBI ?s-.B3
Ph S

--

Dott. DulU Dolls

1 23.09]
42.75

23. 0!i .

42.75

23.09 .

42.75

23.09 .
23.09 .

42.75

23.09 .
23. 01

42.75

23.09 .

42.75

23.09 .
23.09 .
22.23
22.23
22.23 .

42.75

21.38

42.75

21.38 .
.20.52 .
20.52

9.V.

20.52 .
20.52 .
20.52 .
20.52 .
20.52 .

42.75

s lb

S>-2
m
* s
- &
i

gg
Remarks.
o * *-

cs o
R

Dollars. Dollars. Dollars. DMurt. 1886.

790.871
Sept. 15 Weighed 30 days from
1, 850. if
Dec 1, 1886. 37.22 m.
ext. Waverlv Station
to Hicksfofd, from
Sept 15, 1886 . 18.50
m., at $42.75 per m.
1887.
396.4;
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
741. 28j
Mar. 30, 1887. 0 17
m. decrease.
125.
68.34
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 18 7. 0.02 m.
Increase.
623.43
1, 153. 39|
July 1
Do.
411.09
Mar. 25 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 80, 1887. New.
Former title Web
ster City and North*
western R. R. Co.
138.54
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 6.01m.
from Oct. 20, 1886.
0.01 m. decrease.
3l!1.35
697. 25]
July 1 Weighed 30 dnys from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.66 m.
decrease.
1, 575. 66
2, Ml', t:
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.20 m.
increase.
1886.
138. 51
Aug. Weighed 30 days from
Doc. 1,1886. New.
1887.
37U. 59
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 davB from
Aug. 2. 1887. "New.
536. 18
Feb. 21 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. New.
510.40
9T5. 53
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 80, 1687. 0.14 m.
increase.
351.45
667.33
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.20 m.
increase.
145.38
313. 78
July 1 Weighed 80 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.54 m.
decrease.
115.8Feb. 14 Weighed 30 days from
Aug. 2. 1887. New.
133. 99
May 2
Do.
530.71
839.60,
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.43 m.
decrease. Pay based
on service not less
than 6 round trips
per week.
188.37
392. 87
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.01m.
decrease.
722.30
Mar. 14 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13, 1887. New.
1886.
548.08
A ng. 23 Weighed 30davs from
Dec. 1, 1886. New.
1887.
730. 69
300.33
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. SO. 1887.
358.68
Feb. 14 Wcighcu 30 days from
Apr. 13, 1887. New.

544

KEPOBT OF THE POSTMASTEB-GENEKAL.

H.Table showing the readjustment of the rates ofpay per mile on railroad routes in

Termini.

JSu I
'Z'o"- Size, etc., of mail-car
or apartment.
p.x
rSJ

Corporate title of
company carrying
the mail.

75s

Miles. Lbs.
Feet and inches.
48. Mo.... 28055 Clinton, Brownington Kansas City an d 11.37 37 20 no apt
Southern Rwy.
483 Wl... 25060 Antigo, Malcolm
Milwaukee, Lake 13. 37 35 12| ...do.
Shore" and Western
Ewy.
484 Ill ... 2305'J Courtland, Sycamore Chicago and North 4.91 32 ....do.
western Rwy.
48r. Wis... 25062 Necedah Junction (u. .. do
16.48 25'16 ...do.
o.),Neccdah.
4U| Tex... 31048 Longview, Tatam
Galveston, Sabine 22.51 24 8 ....do.
and St. Louis Ewy.

487 Ill .... 23080 Buckiugham, Clarke Illinois Central R. K

City.

9.72

15 Id ...do

48H Fla ... 16019 Wildwood, Massacre. Florida Rwy and Nav 20.52
igation Co.

.do.

489 Pa.... 8112 Jersey Shore, Gazzam Beech Creek R. R . .

116.01

165 18 apt. 7.6 by 6.6, 11...

49d Mo.... 28060 Cameron, Kansas City Chicago, Rock Island

and Pacific Rwy.

55. 06,

805 24 no apt

Total
Increase over former amount of pay by readjustment . .

SECOND ASSISTANT

RAILWAY MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

545

States and Territories in which the contract term expired June 30, 1887, etc. Continued.
3&
r r.
fj

<

5 S3 la
is
ss .
I
19
1s
V i- age.e
1

S ?

1 5.3

"2
sa Sv

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ofaFmorumnetr foranpayual
-s .
>j
1 f

co.r.p.ars.

lis

|Do!l*. DolU. Bo!!* Do!!* Dollar*. Dollari. DoKar*. Doliart 1887.

20.52|
42. 75'
233. 31
493. 76
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.18ni.
decrease.
20.52
42.75
274. 35
575.84
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887." 0.10 m.
decrease.
20.52
101. 36
Weighed
30 days from
47.88
250.89
July 1
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.30 m.
decrease.
42.75
338. 16
20.52
691.26
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30,1887. 0.24 m.
increase.
20.52
774.01
600.21
Jan. 24 Weighed 30 days from
Apr. 13, 1887. 8.47
m. extension from
Kaston to Tatnm
from Jan. 24, 1887;
14.04 m. at *42.75 per
m.
20.52
34. 20
109.45
327.97
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. 0.13 m.
increase.
1886.
17. 78
537.74
34. 20
360.12
Aug. 10 Weighed 30 davs from
Dec 1,1886. 9.99 m.
extension, Panason
icceto Massacre from
Aug. 16, 1886 ; 8.46 m.
at $34.20 per m. All
land-grant.
6
1, 000. 00
1, 000. 00
April26 Weighed 30 days from
June 8, 1887.
1887.
U
5. 90
470. 76
329.80
July 1 Weighed 30 days from
Mar. 30, 1887. Formerly branch ofroute
27017. Lap service
on route 2-010. 0.08
m. increase.
4,861,251.08!
. 3,899,195.01
3,899,105.01

48p m G 87

35

546

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Index to Table H.

Title.

Allegheny Valley R. R
Anbeville' and Spattanburgh R R
Atchison, Tonoka and Santa I'e R. R ..
Atlanlio and Danville R. R
Augusta, Gibson and Saudersville
RR
Baltimore and Ohio It. R
!
Bangor and Portland Rwy
Batcsvillo and Brinkley It R
Beech Creek R. R
Bell's Gap R R
Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia
R. R
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh
R It
Burlington, Codar Rapids and North
ern Rwy
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Burlington and Missouri River R R.
(In Nebraska)
Do
Do
Burlington and Northwestern Rwy
Bnrlingtou and Western Rwy
California Southern R. R
Cape Giiardeau Southern Rwy
Carolina Central R. R . .
Carthage and Adirondack Rwy
Centrallowa Rwy
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Centreville. Moravia and Albia R R. . .
Chateaugay R. R
Chicago and Alton R R
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Chicago and Eastern Illinois R. R
Do
Do
Chicago and Indiana Coal Rwy Co
Chicago and Iowa R. R
Chicago and Northwestern Rwy.
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do

Title.

8143
14011
330)7
111)34
15046
10023
811
KMC
8112
8162
81G4
6097
27001
27002
270u:t!
27004'
27037
2704|
27057
27005
27072
27085
27004
34034
34039!
34044
270351
27082
46033
28045
MOOS
6134
23068
27010
27032
2706s
2707H!
27079|
27091
27093
0132
2301
230 IS
23019
23074
28H21
2-0_'2
23042
23044
23080
22031
2311.30
non
23001
23002
23003
23004
an
23050
230S7
25009
25010
25011
25012
25014
25019
25025
25038
2504
25043

Chicago and Northwestern Rwy.

Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do.
Do.
Ho.
Do.
Do.
Do
Do.
Chicago anil Ohio River R. R
Chicago, Burlington and ~
City
Rwy
Chicago, Burlington and Northern R. R.
Do
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy R. R. .
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Chicago, Iowa, and Dakota Rwy
Chicago, Kansas and Western R. R
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Rwy
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do..
Do.
Do.

485
37
63
365
261
148
104'
136
f6|
253
2821
109]
110
3751
307
144 1
139
233|
06
1
138j
SI
M
167
08
219
328
170
180
CO
211
M
Ml
8
131
P
188
38

_,
132
110|

25062
25061
26031
27013
27024
27030
27038
27049
27050
27052
27066
27070
27071
27080
27089
35023
35024
230116
27008
23073
23090
23O0S
23007
23008
23009
23010
23011
23012
23013
23014
23041
23070
23071
23072
23079
23084
27005
27006
270O7
27009
27011
27033
27041
27042
270)3
. 7o r>
27058
27061
27073
27074
- . i -:i
27092
28037
27088
.33052
33U53
33055
33059
33061
33UG5
: i6
23035
28034
25001
25002
25003
25004
25005
25000
"7
j IH
25020
25021
122

.SECOND ASSISTANT

INDEX TO RAILWAY STATISTICS.

547

Index to Table HContinued.

Title.

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Ewv

Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do..
Do.
Do.
Do
Do..
Do.
Do.
Do..
Do
Do.
Do .
Do.
Do
Do..
Do..
Do
Do..
Do..
Do..
Do..
Do .
Do .
Do .
Do..
Do..
Do..
Do .
Do..
Do..
Do .
Do .
Do..
Do
Chicago. Peoria and St, Louis Rwy. . .
Do
Chicago. Rock Island and Pacilic Rwy
Do.
Do
Do.
Do
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do
Do
Do.
Do.
Do
Do.
Do
Do
Do.
Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Rwy
Do
Chicago, St. Taul, Minneapolis and
Uoiaha Rwy
Do

Title.

am
49
279
162|
I135
113
04
129
2(l
372
217
383
141
391
401
17M
It
78
M
iat
IK
47
117
4is
2-8
111
388
347
M
323
177
230
l.'iii
tH
176
4'

25029
mm
25034
HOMl
MOM
25039
25041
250441
2507J
29*53
25055
20010
20012
26018
MM
26023
20n24
260:12
26037
26044
26045
26036
27012
27018
27020
2702:t
27023
270JG
27027
27028
27034
27039
27040
27047:
27033
27o%
33001
35o22
33025
23038
2.1019
23013
28010
270] 1
270i:.
27010;
27017|
27010
27036
27044
27045
27054'
27059
27062
27063
27076
27090
28032
28000
27036
27009

Cincinnati. Hocking Valley and Hunt

ington Rwy
Columbia and Puget Sound R. R .. .
Colusa R. R
Council Grove, Osage City and Ottawa
Rwy
Covingtou and Macon R. R
Dallas and Greenville Rwy
Denver, Memphis and Atlantic Kwy.
Do
Des Moines and Fort Dodge R. R
Do
DesMoinos, Osceola and Southern R R.
Detroit, Bay City and Alpena R. R ...
Detroit, Lansing and Northern R. R. . .
Dnluth and Iron Range R. R
Kntawville R R
Evunnville and Indianapolis R R
Fall Brook Coal Co
Fitchhurg R R
Florida Railway and Navigation Co...
Florida Southern Rwy
Fort Madison and Northwestern Rwv
Fort Worth and New Orleans R. R ...
F'remont. ElVhorn anil Missouri Val
ley R. R
Do
Do
Do
I'm li. >ii Countv Narrow Gaugo Rwy..
Galveston, Sabino and St. Louis R'R..
Georgia, Midland and Gulf R R
Grand Island and Wyoming Central
H.U
Grand Tower and Carbondale R. R
Greeu Bay, Winona and St. Paul R. R.
Gulf, Colorado ami Santa Fe Rwy ...
Do
Do
Hancock and Calumet R R
Do
Hannibal and St. Joseph R. R
Do
Do
Do
llumeston and Shenandoah R. R
Illinois and St. Louis R R. and Coal
Co
Illinois Central R. R
Do
Do .
Do.
Do .
Do .
Do
Do.
Do .
Do .
Do .
Do .
Do.
Do .
Indiana and Illinois Southern RR . Indiana, Illinois and Iowa RR
Indianapolis and St. Louis Rwy
Indianapolis, Decatur and Spi ingileld
Rwy
Jacksonville and Atlantic R. R
Jacksonville Southeastern Rwy
Jacksonville. Tampa and Key West
Rwv
Do
Kankakee and Seneca R R
Kansas City and Southern Rwy
City, Clinton and Springfield
Rwy..
Do

52
382
101
427
309
301
228
loo
211
4 10
4.-,3
28:,
344
265
4.-8
Ml
M
810
I In
208
Ml
310
281
1811
4
1481
350
170
420
380
142
*y
SIM
26
17
70
212
MS
457 I
Ml
206
27
05
462
216
189
360
371
397
260
487
77
112
330
353
374
01
1-1
188
32
184
447
482

21099
43007
46048
33007
15052
3 hi:,',
33038
33056
27031
27087
27084
24057
24041
26034
14022
22020
814-2
16019
100JO
271104
31052
34010
340.15
34017
34041
23007
31018
15051
34036
23039
25027
31051
31053
31064
24008
24009
28005
28010
2- i
28050
27067
18009
18018
23020
23021
23028
23029
23034
23058
23062
23004
23077
23086
27021
27022
23026
23082
23061
2304U
16018
10025
23009
18055

548

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Index to Table BContinued.

Title.

Kimwis City, Emporia and Southern

Kwy
urn City, Fort Scott and Gulf R B
Do
Citv, St. Joseph and Council
Bluffs R-It
Do
Do
-.
Do
Kansas City, Springfield and Mem
phis R R
Kansas. Nebraska and Dakota Kwy
Keokuk ami Western It. R
Kingman, Pratt and Western Rwy
Litchfield, Carrollton and Western
RR
T.i 1 1 1- Fall* and Dakota It. II
Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley
R. R
Louisville and Nashville R. R
Do
Do
Do
Manhattan and Blue Valloy Rwy
Marietta and North Georgia R R
Marietta Mineral Rwy
Memphis and Atlantic Itwy
Memphis and Little Rock R. It
Michiiian Central It. R
Milwaukee and Northern R. R
Do
Do
Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western
Rwv
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Minneapolis and Tactile Rwy
Minneapolis and St. Louis Kwy
Do
Do
Minneapolis. Sault Ste. Marie and At
lantic Rwy
Minnesota and Northwestern R R
Do
Do
Missouri Pacific Rwy
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Mobile and Ohio R R
Montgomery Southern Rwy
Nashville and Tuscaloosa R R
Natchez, Red River and Texas RR...
Nebraska and Colorado R R
Do
Do
Nevada and Minden Rwy
New Jersey and New York R R
New York, New Haven and Hartford
RR
Northern Pacific R R
Do
Do
,
Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black
Hills RR
I

33064
28U38'
28041
2-0(1,1
28028
28044
28040,
2801
330601
28015|
33062
23O0O
20040
46040
23031
2303.
23078
19024
33054
15030
21096
330i6
29001
230a
250;
MM
2505'
25018
25045
25046
25049
25050
2S05H
25000
250C.;:
20058|
26021
20038!
26048
25059
26055'
27051
270951
20020|
28001
280081
280111
28014
28024
280331
28040|
28042
28047
340401
2.1H53!
17027
19016!
3000,
340261
3404!
340431
28058
6104

Title.

uo
^"Z

Ohio and Mi: lippl Rwy.

Ohio River I
Ohio Vallov Rwy
Omaha and Norih Platte R. K
Omaha and Republican Valley HE..
Do
Orange Belt Rwy
Oregouia Railway Company (Limited)
Line
,
Do
Do
Oregon Pacific R. R
Oregon Railway and Navigation Com
pany
Pennsylvania R. R
Peoria, Decatur and Evansvillo Rwy.
Port Roval and Western Carolina Uwy
Do
Quincv, Missouii and Pacific R R
Rock Island and Peoiia Kwy
Do
Saginaw, Tuscola and Huron U.K....
St. Augustine and Palatka Kw\
St. Joo Rwy
St. John's and Halifax R. R
St. Joseph and Iowa R. R
St. Joseph and St. Louis It. R
St. Louis, Alton antl Tet ro Haute R B
Do
Do
St. Louis and Central Illinois It. R. ...
St. Louis and Emporia R. R
St. Louis and Hannibal Rwy
St Louis and Sau Francisco Rwy
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
...
St Louis, Arkansas and Texas R R . .
Do
St. Louis, Cable and Western Rwy
St. Louis, Des Moines and *HiTort hern
Rwy
St. Louis, Fort Scotland Wichita R. R
St. Lonis, Iron Mountain and Southern
Rwy
Do
Do
,
Do
Do
Do
St. Louis, Keokuk and Northwestern
Rwy
St Paul and Duluth R. R
I>o
Do
Do
.'
Do
St Paul, Minneapolis aud Manitoba

226
153
335
31"
155
364
219
366a
420
319
264
344
149
450
417
163
119
395
311
479
414
373
89
122
71
339
355
291
29J
178
M
81
359
303
97
322
101
318
140
3::i
466
202
392
7
284
101337
406
425
43
107
348
222
443
461
68
."11
56
316
55
111
25
402
396
467
470
4.-.1

Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do

a
g
0
i
23033
12013
20034
34(138
34015
10029
44007
4401)8
44009
44000
43014
8120
2.1. 1.4
14023
14024
28019
23040
23059
24054
10027
280lit
16031
28057
28012
23030
23045
23085
23083
33015
28029
28003
28n2l>
28023
28038
28039
28053
28054
3304!)
28m.",1
28052
28031
27081
3J040
28002
2.-IU7
28034
28035
2804*4
28049
28018
26007
2oo.m
2603.1
20030
26051
26004
20t>i>5
26006
26035
2ti39
:t>
26043
20047
26049
0
86052

SECOND ASSISTANTINDEX TO KAILWAY STATISTICS.

Index to Table IIContinued.

Title.

Title.

Wabash, St Louis and Pacific Rwy . .

San Antonio and A] -ansas Pass Rwy .
Sanford and Indian Kiver R R
Do
Sanford and Lake Eoatis R. R
Do
Sebasticook ami Moosehead R R .
Do
Shelbr Iron Co
Wabash Western Rwy
Ship Island, Ripley and Kentucky R
Do
Do
R
Sioux City and Pacific R. R
Do
Do
Do
Southern Pacific R R
150! 40050;
Do
South florid* R R
1009*
Do
46V49 I Warrenton R. R
South Pacitio Coast R R
Spokane Falls and Idaho R. R
42002 | Webster Cit.v and Southwestern Rwy
Slaten Island Rapid Transit R. R
6062 j Western North Carolina It. R
6068! Wheeling and Lake Erie R. R
Do
Taylor. Bastrop and Houston Rwy
310561 Wichita aud Colorado Rwy
(1304N Wilkesbarre and Western Rwy
Terro Hauto and Peoria R. R
Texan, Santa Ft. and Northern R. R 449 39011 Williamsport and North Branch R. R.
Wilmington and Weldon R. R
Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michi
gan Rwy
" Winona and St Peter R. R
Toledo. Peoria and Western Rwy
Do
Do
Do
Topeka, Salina and Western Swy
Do
Vetdigria Valley, Independence and
Do
Western Rwy
...
Do ..
Wabash, Cheater and Western R. R . . .
Wisconsin Central Associated Lines .
Wabaah, St Louia and Paoilio Rwy
Do
Do
Do.
Do.
Do
Wisconsin, Miunesota and Pacific Rwy .
Do
Wisconsin, Pittaville and Superior Rwy
Do...
Zaneaville and Ohio River Rwy
Do

549

550

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

I. Tabic showing the rate of pay per annum for the nne of railway post-office cars for tht
an compared with 1880,
June 30, 1886.
No. of
route.

1001
10UK

2002
1'art.
3(101
301(1
3025

State and termini.

Corporate title of company.

Length Pay peran Pay per
of route. num.
mile.

Portland and Bangor

Bangor and Vnnceborough
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Concord and Nashua
Concord and White River
Junction.
VERMONT.
Windsor and House's Point . .
White River Junction and
Saint Albans.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Boston and Portland.
Boston and Nashua . .
Boston and Albany . .

Part. Boston and Springfield. .

Part. Springfield and Albany .

Maine Central R. R .
do
Concord R. R. Corporation . . .
Boston and Lowell R. R. Cor
poration.

36. 28
69.76

Central Vermont R. R .
do

158.77
120.50

Boston and Maine R. R

Boston and Lowell R. R. Cor
poration.
Boston and Albany R. R

109. 35
39. 85
201.29

Dollars. Dollart.'
13,800.00 100. 00
2, 871. 50 25. 00
1
907.00 25.00
1, 744. 00 25.00
1
l
1
3, 012. 50 25.00
1

.do .
.do .

3030 Boston and Providence

Boston and Providence R. R .
RHODE ISLAND.
4002 Providence and Groton
New York, Providence and
Boston R. R.
CONNECTICUT.
0004 New Haven and New London New York, New Haven and
Hartfora R. R.
5005 New York and Springfield. . .
.do .
Part. New York and New Haven . .
.do .
.do .
Part. New Haven and Springfield .
NEW XORK.
6001 I New York and Dunkirk .
New York, Lake Erie and
Western R. R.
Part. Now York and Hornellsville. .
do
Part. Hornellsville and Dunkirk
do
6011 New York and Buffalo
New York Central and Hud
son River R. R.
Part. New York and Syracuse .
Part. Syracuse and Buffalo

M:le.
1S8.00
114. 86

~do .
.do .

10,935.00
996.25

100.00
25.00

98.63>
( 50.00
102. 66$ 19,927.50 P50.00
44.00

2, 200. 00

50.00

6L80

3, 090.00

50.00

51.78

2, 589. 00

50.00

136.00
C 190. 00
73.37
62.63 | 22, 708. 50 i 140. 00
459.55
331.10 | 31. 628. 40 c 80.00
128.39
J 40.00
442.00
291.50 ^157, 520. 00 < 370. 00 1
) 330. CO
150.50

6013 Syracuse and Rochester

104.00
new JERSEY.
7004 New York and Philadelphia. Pennsylvania R. R.
90.89
PENNSYLVANIA.
352.90
8001 Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania R. R.
do
40.98
S00C Sunbury and Williamsport . .
MARYLAND.
10001 Bay View (n. o.) and Philadel Philadelphia. Wilmington and 91.80
phia.
Baltimore R. R.

4, 160. 00

40.00

38, 628. 25

425.00

97,047.50
1,024.00

275.00
25.00

9, 180. 00

100.00

551

SECOND ASSISTANTPOST-OFFICE CARS.

fiscal years ending June 30, lSSfi, and June 30, 1887, and Ihe increase or decrease of 1887,
od the reasons therefor.
June 30, 1887.
Increase Decrease
per annum per annum!
Length Pay per an- Pay per of 1887. I of 1887.
mile.
of route. num.
Milet.
138. 00
114.80

Dollars. Dollars. Dollars.

13, 800. 00 10O. 00
2,871.50 25.00

Number of lines
and authorized
length of cars,
June 30, 1887.

Remarks.

Dollars.
2 lines 60 feet .
1 lino 40 feet . .

3G.2S
Gil. 70

907.00
1, 744. 00

25.00
25.00

1 line 40 feet . .
1 line 40 feet ..

158.77
120.50

3, 012. 50

25. 00

1 lino 40 feet . .

1(JD. 3.".
39.85

10, 033. 00
99a 25

100. 00
25.00

2 lines 00 feet . . .
1 lino 40 feet..-.

( 08.03
\ 102. GO | 24, 959. 75

175. 00
75.00

44. 00

2, 2C0. 00

50.00

31ines55feet,and
1 line 40 feet (45
feet reported). I 1 line 40 feet R. P. O. cars es
1 line53ft'et, and
tablished July 1, 1886.
1 lino 40 feet (45
feet reported).
1 line 55 feet

01.80

3,090.00

50.00

1 line 55 feet .

51.78

2, 589. 00

50.00

130.00
73.37 22, 708. 50
62.03

190.00
140. 00

1 lino 55 feet
3 lines 55 feet
and 1 line 50
feet (53 feet
reported).
2 lines 55 feet
and 1 line 50
feet (55 fe e t
reported).

459. 55
331.10 1 31, 028. 40
128. 39
442.00

80.00
40.00

291.50 157, 520. 00 I 370. 00

' 330. 00
150.50
104. 00

4, 160. 00

90.89

38,028.25

425. 00

352. 90
40.96

97, 047. 50
1, 024. 00

275.00
25.00

91.80

9,180.00

100. 00

5, 032. 25

2 lines 50 feet .
1 line 50 feet..
5 lines 60 feet,
nnd 3 lines 50
feet.
5 lines 60 feet,
and 2 linos 50
feet.
1 line 50 feet . . .
: 8 lines 60 feet,
and 1 line 40
[ feet.
: 5 lines 60 feet,
and 1 line 40
{ feet.
1 line 40 feet. .
2 lines 00 feet (3
lines reported.)

552

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

I. Table allowing the rate ofpay per annum for the use of railway post-office can
Jane 30, 1888.
State and termini.

Corporate title of company.

Length Pay pera
lot route. num.

Marylandcontinued.
Baltimore and Sunbury
Baltimore and Betlaire
Baltknore and Grafton
Grafton and Bellaire
Baltimore and Willianiaport .
Baltimore and Hagerstown . .
Bay View (n. o.) and Wash
ington.
VIRGINIA.
Washington and Richmond.. .
Alexandria and Lynchburgh . .

3Iile>.
138.01
Northern Central Rwy...
390. 39
Baltimore and OhioR. R .
293. 75
do
_..
98.64
do
9.-1. 1-t
Western Maryland R. R .
86.60
do .
Baltimore and Potomac R. R. . 45.40

Dollars.
8, 450. 25

115.90
166.40

13, 908. 00
17, 472. 00

Richmond, Fredericksburgh
and Potomac R R.
Virginia Midland Rwy

39,115.60
2. 165. 00
4, 540. 00

Richmond and Petersburgh 23.39 1, 871. 20

64.00 5, 120. 00
Potersburgh R. R
54.24 ' 8,864.00
Norfolk and Western R. R .. j 150.
18
65.72 5, 257. 60
Virginia Midland Rwy
779.10
Alexandria and Washington
7.42
R.R
239.80 5. 995. 00
Hagcrstown and Roanoke Shenandoah Valley R. R
North Danville and Charlotte. Richmond and Danville R. R . 143. 21 11,456.80
WEST VIRGINIA.
104.50 8,360.00
Grafton and Parkersburgh . . Baltimore and Ohio R R.
SOUTH CAnOUNA.
Weldon and Wilmington
Wilmington and Weldon R. R 182.07 12, 965. 60

Richmond and Petersburgh . .

Petersbnrgh and Weldon
5 Lvnchburgb and Roanoke, ?
} Roanoke and Bristol.
5
Lynchburgh and Danville
Junction (n. o.).
Washiugtou and Alexandria. .

SOUTH CAROLINA.
I Florence and Wilmington . J
Charleston and Savannah
Charleston and Floience
GEORGIA.
Atlanta and Air-Line Junetion (n. o.).
Atlanta and Chattanooga
Atlanta and West Point
Savannah and Jacksonville.
ALABAMA.
Montgomery and West Point.
Mobile and Montgomery
Mobile and New Orleans
MISSI68IPri.
New Orleans and Cairo. .
TENNESSEE.
Bristol and Chattanooga .
KENTUCKY.
Cincinnati and Louisville
Louisville and Nashville
Bowling Green and Memphis
Cincinnati Junction (n. o.)
and Sax.

Wilmington, Columbia, and 1 110. 00

Augusta R. R.
Charleston and Savannah Rwy] 115. 00
102.00
Northeastern R. R

7, 150. 00
7, 475. 00
6,630.00

Richmond and Danville R. R. 268.03

Western and Atlantic EH... 138.47
Atlanta and West Point R. R 87.36
Savannah, Florida and West 171.50
ern Rwy.

21, 442. 40
12, 482. 30
4,368.00
11, 147.50

Western Rwy. Co. ofAlabama

Louisville and Nashville R. K.
do

86.21
180. 57
141.43

4,310.50
9, 028. 50
7, 071. 50

Illinois Central R. R.

550. 80

16, 524. 00

East Tennessee, Virginia and

Georgia Rwy.

242. 17

12,108.50

Louisville and Nashville R. R

do
do
do

109.00
185.00
263. 15
4.50

6, 540. 00
11, 100. 00
7, 894. 50
270.00

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553

Jor thefiscal years ending June 30, 1886, and June 30, 1887, etc. Continued.
June 30, 1887.
Increase Decrease
per annum per annum
Pay per an Pay per of 1887. of 1887.
mile.
num.
Dollars. Dollars. Dollars.
3, 450. 25 25.00
j 39, 115. CO J\ 120.
40.
2, 105. 00
4, 540. 00

25.00
100. 00

13,908.00
19, 136. 00

120. 00
115.00

1,604. 00

1, 871. 20 80.00
5, 120. 00 80. 00
^ 8,861.00 ,[ 25.00
50.00
5, 914. SO 90 00
853.30 115.00

657. 20
74.20

25.00
90.00

1, 432. 10

5, 995. 00
12, 888. 90
8, 3C0. 00

Number of lines
and authorized
length of cars,
June 30, 1887.

Iloimirkrt.

Dollars.
1 line 40 feet ...
3 lines 50 feet . . .
1 line 50 feet
1 line 40 feet .
2 lines 00 feet (3
lines reported.)
3 lines 50 feot...
1 line 60 feet ; 1
lino 50 feet : 1
line 40 feet.
2 lines 50 feet. .
2 lines 50 feet..
1 line 40 feet...
2 Hues 40 feet. .
1 line 60 feet; 1
lino 50 feet.
1 line 60 feet . 1
line SO feet ; 1
line 40 feet.
1 line 40 feot
1 line 60 feet; 1
lino 40 feet.

1 line of 60 feet cars estab

lished February 4, 1887.

1 line of 60 feet cars estab

lished February 4, 1887.
1 line of 60 feet cars i-stablished February 4,4 1887.
1 line of 60 feet cars estab
lished February 4, 1887.

2 lines 50 feet...

12, 965. 60

80.00

2 lines 50 feet.

7, 150. 00
7, 475. 00
6, 630. 00

65. 00
05.00

( 1 line 50 feet;
( 1 line 40 feet.
1 line 50 feet ; 1
lino 40 feet.
1 line 50 feet; 1
line 40 feet.

24, 122. 70
12, 462. 30
4, 308. 00
Jl, 147.50

90.00
90.00
50. 00
65. 00

4,310 50
9, 028. 50
7, 071.50

50.00
50.00
50. 00

2, 680. 30

1 lino 60 foot; 1 1 lino of 60 feet ca

lino 50 feet.
lished February 4, 1887.
1 line 50 feet; 2
lines 40 feet.
2 lines 40 feet. ..
1 line 50 feet; 1
line 40 feet.
2 lines 40 feet .
2 lines 40 feet.
2 lines 40 feet .

10, 524. 00

1 line 45 feet .

12, 108. 50

2 lines 40 feet .
2 lines 45 feet .
2 lines 45 feet.
1 lino 45 feet..

554

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL. '

I. Tabic showing the rale nfpay per annum for the uc of raihcay post-office can
June 30, 1S36.

No. of
route.

Stute and termini.

Corporate title of company.

Length Pay per an- Pay per
of route. num.
mile.

kextuckycontinued .
20020 Cincinnati and Chattanooga .
OHIO.
21001
Part. ^Bellairc and Newark
21002 Pittsburgh and Chicago
21007 Elyriu and Millbury
21010
Part ^Chicago and Newark
21014 Columbus and Cincinnati
21015 Columbus and Indianapolis..
.'1016 Gralion and Indianapolis
Toledo and La Fayette . .
21010 La Fayette nnd IVcalur
Decatur and Quincy
21028 Cincinnati and Parkersburgb
21032 Columbus and Pittsburgh . . .
Cleveland and Gallon
21042 \'Galion
ami Indianapolis .
21045 Toledo and Elkhart
21047 Chicago, Ohio, and Chicago,
III.
Buffalo and Cleveland ...
Cleveland and Elyria .

Milct.

Dollar*. DoUart.

Central Ohio K. K
Pennsylvania Co
Lake 'Shore and Michigan
Southern Rwy.
Baltimore and Ohio It. R
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and
St. Louis Rwy.
Chicago, St. Louis and Pitts
burgh R R
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincin
nati and Indianapolis Rwy.

105. 47
4C8.20
74.90
88.79
120.05
188.55
204.07

4.218.80
23, 410. 00
10,486.00
3, 551. 60
12, 005. 00
32, 99a 25
5, 101. 75

(Wabash, St. Louis and Pacl lie Rwy.

t 40.00
205.32
122. 40 . 23,855.60 < 80.00
( 40.00
140.27
195. 15 15, 612. 00 80.00
193. 75 53, 281. 25 275.00
. 80.00 1 14, 230. 00 ( 75.00
\ 50.00
104. GO
134. 26 25, 509. 40 100.00
271. 00 10, 840. 00 40.00
183.20
f330. 00
355. 00
25.50

Cincinnati, New Orleans and

Texas Pacific Rwy.

Cincinnati. Washington and

Baltimore 11. R.
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and
St. Louis Rwy.
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincin
nati and Indianapolis Rwy.
Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern Rwv.
Baltimore and Ohio R R ....

Klyria viil Millbury .

21095
Millbury and Toledo .

Toledo and Elkhart

Elkhart and Chicago
ixdiaxa.
22002 Indianapolis and Terre Haute Terre Haute and Indianapolis
RR.
22003 Indianapolis and Cincinnati.. Cincinnati. Indianapolis, St.
Louis and Chicago R. K.
22005
22010
22023
22029
22043
22044

23001
23002
23003
Part.

Indianapolis and La Fayette

Cincinnati and Indianapolis..
Indianapolis and Terre Haute.
La Fayette and Kankakee
Terre Haute and East Saint
Louis.
Terro Haute and East Saint
Louis.
ILLINOIS.
Chicago, 111., Milwaukee, Wis
Chicago and Freepnrt
Chicago, 111., and Union Pa
cific Transfer (n. o.), Iowa.
Chicago and Cedar Rapids . . .

215.00

79.30
Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern Rwy.

40.00
50.00
140. UO
40.00
100.00
175.00
25.00

142,805.00
a oo

355. 00

142.70
101. 30

140.00
330. 00
13, 018. 25
10,026.00

175. 00
90.00

64.79 4.21L35
.do.
Ohio and Mississippi Rwy
338.20 23,074.00
Indianapolis and St.Louis R.R. 73. 2!) 1,832.25
C i it c i n n a t i. La Fayette ami 72.75 4, 728. 75
Chicago R. R.
Indianapolis and St Louis 190.13 < 4,753.25
Rwy.
Terre Haute and Indianapolis 106.69 29, 170. 75
R.R

65.00
70.00
25.00
65.00
25.00
175.00

Chicago and Northwestern

Rwy.
do
do
.do .

74.39
111. 40

85. 37
121.39
490.14
216. 32

2, 134. 25
4, 855. 60
28, 286. 80

25.00
40.00
65.00

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555

for thefiscal years ending June 'M, 1880, and June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
Judo 30, 1887.

of lines
Increase Decrease Number
authorized
per atmum| per annum! and
leugth
of
oars,
Length | Pay per au Pay per of 1887. of 1887. 1 June 30, 1887.
mile.
of route. nuio.
Mileg.
338. 20

Dollar*. Dollars. Dollar: Dullars.

8, 455. 00 25. 00 8, 455. 00

1 line: 40 feet.

103. 47
468.20
74.90
88.79
120. 05
188,95
204.07

23, 410. 00
10, 486. 00
3, 551. 60
12, 005. 00
32,990.25
5, 101.75

50.00
140.00
40. 00
100.00
175.00
25.00

1 line 50 feet . . .
lline 60 feet...
2 lines 60 ft.; 1
line 50 ft.
lline 50 feet...
2 lines 60 feet ..
3 lines 60 ft.; 1
line 40 ft.
1 lino 40 feet . . .

204. 70
117.40 26, 851. 80
151. 27
19). 15 15,012.00
191.85 52, 758. 73
80.00
164. GO 14, 230. 00
133. 80 25, 422. 00
271.00 10,8(0.00
183. 20
25.50

( 50. 00
<90.00
(40.00
80.00
275.00
,' 75.00
i 50.00
' 190.00

79.30

2, 990. 20

( 330. 00
333.00
215. 00

142,805.00
8.00

355.00

142. 70
101. 30

140.00
330.00

74.39
111.40

175.00
90. 00

64. 79 5, 831. 10
33a 20 23, 674. 00
73.29 1, 832. 25
72. 75 6, 547. 50
190.13 4, 753. 25
166.69 29, 170. 75

90.00
70.00
23.00
90.00
25.00
175.00

85.37
121. 39
490. 14
216.32

25.00
40.00

1 lino 40 feet...
lline 50 feet...

65.00

lline 50 feet; 1
line 40 feet.

2,134.25
4, 855. 60
28, 286. 80

1, 818. 75

Establishment of a line of 40feet cars from December 1,

1886.

of distance.
1 line 60 feet . . . (Restatement
One line of 60-feet cars es
1 line 60 ft,; 1
tablished
between
Toledo
lino 50 ft.
and Decatur from May 28,
lline 50 feet...
1887.
2 linos 50 feet . .
522, 50 5 lines 60 ft.; 1 Docroaso in distance.
line 40 foot.
3 lines 40 feet..
2 lines 40 feet..
87.40 3 lines 60 ft.; 1 Decrease in distance
line 50 feet.
1 line 50 feet....
2 lines 50 ft.; 5
lines 60 feet.
1 line 40 ft. ; 2
lines 60 ft. ; 6
lines 60 feet.
1 line 40 ft ; 1
line 50 ft.; 3
lines 60 feet.
1 line 40 ft. ; 2
lines 50 ft.; 5
lines 60 feet
1 line 50 ft. ; 2
lines 60 feet.
2 lines 50 ft. ; 5
lines 60 feet.

13, 018. 25
10, 026. 00

1, 619. 75

Remarks.

31ines60feet; 1
line 40 fret.
1 line 60 feet; 1 Ono line 40 feet discontinued
from July 1, 1884. . Ono line
line 50 feet.
of40 feel superseded by ono
line of 60 feet from April 1,
1887.
1 line 60 feet; 1 One line 60 feet established
from April 1, 1887.
line 50 feot.
1 line 50 feet; 1 Two lines of 50 feet reported.
line 45 feet,
1 line 40 feet...
1 lino 00 feet; 1 One line of 60 feet established
from April 1, 1887.
lino 50 feet,
1 line 40 feot...
3 lines 60 feet; 1
line 40 feet

556

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL

I. Tabic showing the rate ofpauper annum for the mc of railway jwst-office can
June 30, 1886.
State and termini.

Corporate title of company.

Length |Pay per an- Pay po
ofroute.l num.
liiilu.

illixoiscontinued.
Milrt.
Cedar Kapids and Missouri Chicago and Northwestern 251. 0.'
Rwy.
Valley;.
Missouri Valley and Council
2L 40
Bluffs.
Council Bluffs and Union Pa.do .
1.40
citlo Transfer (n. o.).
200.011
Chicago, 111., and Burlington, Chicago, Burlington
Quincy
do K. K.
Iowa37. Oil
Chicago and Aurora
Aurora and Galesbnrgh
\
do .
Clalesburgh and Burlington.
.do .
Galcsburgh and Quincy
.do .
Chicago, 111., and Davenport, Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
cific Rwy.
Iowa.
Chicago and East Saint Louis Chicago and Alton 11. K

126. 00
43.00
101. 00
182.92
281. 17

Chicago and Cairo

Chicago and Kankakee

885. 53
55.87

Ulinois Central R. R .
do

Dollari,

48, 645. 00

6, 570. 1-5
11,889.80
15.404.35

ID, 072. 30

Kankakee and Centralia

.do .
Contralia and Cairo
.do .
Dubuque, Iowa, and Centralia,
.do .
Dubuque and Freeport
.do.
Freeport and Forrestou
.do .
Decatur and East Saint Louis. Wabash, St Louis and Paoiflc
Rwy.

196. 23
113.43
345. 14
G9. 56
12.51
113.44

Chicago, 111., and Milwaukee,

Wis.
Aurora and Forreston
Chicago and Lanark Junction
(n.o.).
MICHIGAM.
Detroit, Mich., and Chicago
111.
WISCOX6IN.
Milwaukee and La Crosse . . .
Milwaukee and Portage
Portage and La Crosse
Chicago, III., and Fort
Fori Howard. Wis.
Chicago and Harvard
Harvard and Fort Howard . . .
Caledonia, 111., and Winona
Junction (n. o.), Wis.
Kenosha, Wis., and Kockford,
III.
Harvard and Caledonia
Winona, Minn., and LaCrosse,
Wis.
Winona, Minn., and Winona
Junction (n. o.), Wis.
Racine, Wis., and Hock Island,
111.
Lanark Junction (u. o.) ami
Savanna. HI.

Chicago. Milwaukee and St.

Paul Rwy.
Chicago and Iowa R. R
Chicago. Milwaukee and St.
Paul Rwy.

15, 081. 50
81.57 I 2,039.25
110.50 \ 2,912.50

Michigan Central R R.

285. 10

18, 531. 50

197. 95
93.08
104.87
242. 70
6i70
180. 00
189.52
72. 40
14.80

32, 019. 50

29. 82
197. 91
22. 00

1, 102 80

.do .
Chicago and Northwestern
Rwy.
do
do
....do .
....do .

Chicago. Milwaukee and St.

PauldoRwy.

4,834.15

4,537.00

12, 210 00
7, 580. 80
592 00

550.00

SECOND ASSISTANTPOST-OFFICE CAES.

557

for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1886, and June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
June 30, 1887.
Increase I Decrease
per annum per annum
Length Pay per an- Pay per of 1887. | of 1887.
of route. num.
lnilc.
Dollar. Dollars. Dollar*.
00.00
70.00
50.00
48, 645. 00
205.00
126.00 I
' 240.00
43.00
200.00
101. 09 6, 570. 85 65. 00
11,889.80 05.00
22, 493. 60 80.00

7, 029. 25

20, 469. 00

1, 396. 75
140. 00
50. 00
25.00

Number of lines
aud authorized
length of cars,
June 30, 1887.

Remarks.,

Dollars.
2 lines 40 feet ...
3 Hues 40 feet .
2 lines 40 feet .
4 lines 60 feet;
lline 50 feet;
1 lino 40 feet.
4 lines 60 feet;
lline 50 feet.
4 lines 60 feet..
1 line 50 feet; 1
lino 40 feet.
1 line 00 feet; 1
liuo 40 feet.
2 lines 50 feot . . . Establishment of 1 line of 50feot cars from February
21, 1887, in lieu of 1 line of
40-fect cars aud establishineutof 1 line of50-feet cars
from March 15, 1887, in lien
of 1 line of45-feet cars.
2 lines 40 feet ; 1 Establishment of one line of
line 00 feet; 1 60-feet cars between Chica
go and Kankakee in lieu of
line 60 feet.
1 lino of 40-feet cars from
April 1, 1887.
2 lines 40 feet . .
1 liuo 40 feet . . .

4, 834. 15

0, 672. 00

G5. 00
25.00
50.00

15, 081. 00
2, 036. 25
2, 912. 50

175.00
25. 00
25.00

18, 531. 50

65.00

1 lino 50 feet; 1
line 40 feet.

175.00
150.00

3 lines 60 feet;
1 line 40 feet.
3 lines CO feet..

7, 580. 80

80.00
40.00
40.00

2 lines 50 feet.,
lline 50 feet ...
1 lino 50 feet...

592.00

40.00

1 line 50 feet...

1, 192. 80

40.00

1 line 50 feet . . .

550.00

25.00

1 lino 40 feet . . .

1, 134. 40

1 line 40 feet; 1
lino 50 feet,
lime 40 feot....
Establishment of 1 line of 60.
1 line 60 feet
feet cura in lieu of 1 line of
50-feet cars from May 28,
1887.
3 lines 60 feet; 1
lino 40 feet.
1 line 40 feet....
1 line 40 feet....

32, 019. 50

12, 216. 00

558

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

I. Table eho>Hng the rale of pay per annum for the use of railway poet-office care
June 30, 1886.

No. of
route.

Pari )'
2l".00(i
Part.
20013
2002.r)

27005
27012
Part
27014
Part.
Part.
Part.
2702!)
27073
28001
Port,
Part.
28002
28003
Part,
28004
28005
Part.
28010
28011
28(114
28020
28026

Part)
330101
3:1010

34001

State and termini.

Corporate title of company.

Length Pay per an Pay per
of route. num.
mile.

MINNESOTA.
Saint Paul, Minn., and Mandan. Dak.
Saint Paul and Breckenridge..
Minneapolis and Breckenridge
Minneapolis, Minn., and La
CroBse, Wis.
Saint Paul, Minn., aud Sioux
City, Iowa.
Burlington and Union Pacific
Transfer (n. o.).
Clinion, Iowa, aud La Crosse,
Wis.
S ilmla nnd McGregor
Davenport and Union Pacific
Transfer (n. o.).
Davenport and Iowa City ...
Iowa City and Union Pacific
Transfer (u. o.).
Savanna, 111., and Union Pa
cific Transfer (n. n.).
Savanna. Tit .amlSnliula, Iowa
Missouri Valley and Sioux City
I'arific Jnnction, Iowa, aud
Plattsmouth, Nebr.
MISSOURI.
Saint Louis, Mo., and Atchi
son, Kans.
Saint Louis and Kansas City. .
Kansas City, Mo., and Atchi
son, Kans.
Saint Louis and Bismarok . . .
Saint Louis, Mo., and Vlnita,
Ind. T.
Saint Louis and Pierce City. .
Suint Louis and Kansas City.
Quiccy, III., and Saint Joseph,
Mo."
Quincy, III., and Cameron, Mo
City and Cameron .
Sedalia, Mo., andDnnisoa.Tex.
Hannibal and Sedalia
Pierce City, Mo., and Halstead, Kans.
Bismarck, Mo., and Toxarkano, Ark.
KANSAS.
Topeka, Kans., and South
Pueblo, Colo.
Topeka. Kans., and Kansas
City, Mo.
NEBRASKA.
(Union PacificTransfcr (n. o.),
Iowa, and North Platte,
Nebr.
North Platte, Nebr., and
Ogden City, Utah.

Jf.7<<*.

Dollars.

Dollars.

204. 82
142. 57
270.11

5, 120. 50
21,385.50
0, 752. 75

25. 00 1
150.00
25.00

291. 00
181.24
06.60
317. 95
53.95
204.00
351. 18
2.74
76. 18

68,200.00

200. on

2,415.00
16, 706. 75

25. GO

Missouri Pacific Rwy.

.do .
.do .
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and
Southern Rwy.
St. Louis and San Francisco
Rwv.
do

331. 20
283. 45
47.75
75.28
300. 81
287. 20

30,732.50

Wabash Western Rwy

Hannibal and St. Joseph R. R.
.do .
.do
Missouri Pacifle Rwy
do
St. Louis and San Francisco
Rwy.
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and
Southern Rwy.
Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe K. R.
do

Northern Pacific li. li

St. Paul, Minneapolis and
'. Manitoba Rwy.
Chicago, Milwaukee aud St.
Pan! Kwy.
Chicago, St. Panl, MinnenMv
lis and Omaha Kwy.
Chicago, UmlingUm aud
Quincy R. R.
Chicago. Milwaukee and St.
Paul liwy.
do
Chicago. Rock Island and PaciflodoKwy.
.do .
Chicago. Milwaukee and St.
Paul Rwv.
do
.Sioux City and Pacific K. R. .
Chicago, Burliugtou and
Quiucy R. R.

> Union Pacific Rwy .

65.00
50.00
68.50
1,904.50
172.25

25. 00
25.00
25. 00

4,893.20

100.00
50.00
05.00

7, 180. 00

25. 00

277. 20
207.79
171. 51
54.98
431.46
142.63
243. 67
414. 20

13, 860. 00

50.00

11, 148. 15
3, 573. 70
10, 786. 50
3, 565. 75
6, 091. 75
26, 923. 00

65.00
65.00
25.00
2.->. 00
25.00

568.19
07.58

28, 409. 50
3, 379. 00

50.00
50.00

(293.27
1740.81 1 5, 035. 75

75.00
50.00

SECOND ASSISTANTPOST OFFICE CARS.

for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1886, and Jane 30,
June 30,1887.
Increase Decrease
per annnm per annnm'
Fay per an Pay per of 1887. of 1887.
mile.

etc. Continued.

Number of lines
and authorized
length of cars,
June 30, 1887.

Dollar: Dollar*. Dollars. Dollars.

11,000.25 25.00 11,908.25
1 line 40 feet.
1 lino 40 feet.
5, 403. 00 25.00
232. 50
21, 383. 50
6, 741. 25

150 00
25.00

58,200.00

200. 00

559

liomarka.

Established December 1, 1886.

It. P. O. extended from Minne
apolis to Saint Paul March
25, 18S7.

3 lines 60 feet.
11.50 1 lino 40 feet

4 lines 60 feet .
1 lino 40 loot . . .

2, 415. 00
10, 700. 75
05.00
50.00

1 line 50 foot ; 1
linn 40 feet.
21iucs 40 feet ...

25.00
25.00
25.00

1 line 40 feet . . .
1 lino 40 feet . . .
1 line 40feot...

4, 803. 20

100. 00
50.00
63.00

I lines 60 feet . .
1 lino 60 feet ...
1 line 50 feet ; 1
line 40 feet.

14,360.00

50.00

13, 860. 00

50.00

2 lines 40 feet .. Establishment of an addi

tional lino of 40-feet oars
from Aug. 31, 1886.
2 lines 40 feet .

11, 14a 15
3, 573. 70
10, 788. 50
3, 585. 75

65.00
65. 00
25.00
25.00

1 lino 50 feet;
line 40 feet.
1 lino 50 fe.ot ;
line 40 feel.
1 lino 40 feet..
1 line 40 feet . .

20.923. 00

65.00

llino 50 feet i 1
line 40 feet.

45, 580. 00
5, 350. 40

80.00 17, 170. 50

80.00 1, 971. 40

2 lines 50 feet . . Increase In distance and in

crease in size of Ii. P. O. cars.
2 lines 50 feet.. Decrease in distance and increase in size of it. P. O. cars.

75. 00
50.00

1 line CO ft i 1
line 40 ft. (50
ft. reported.)
1 lino 60 feet...

08.50
1,004.50
172. 25

30, 732.50

7, 180. 00

It. P. O. discontinued
Au. 30, 1^80.

6, 091. 75

1 59, 037. 75

2.110

CLango in distance.

560

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

LTable showing the rate ofpay per annum for tht use of raihcay post-office cars
June 30, 1680.

No. of
route.

State and teririni.

Corporate title of company.

Length Pay per an- Pay per
of route. num. j mile.

fPlattsmouth and Oreopolis

1 Junction (n. o.).
34002 ' Oreopolis Junction (n. o.)
J and Ashland.
[ Ashland and Hastings
34004 Omaha and Oreopolis Junc
tion (n. o.).
Part ( Hastings and Oxford
) Oxford and McCook
Hastings and Oxford
Omaha and ABhland
Flat tsniouth and Ashland . . .

Dollars. Dollars.
Burlington andMissouri River
I 25.00
4.59
R.R. (in Nebr.)
\ 7,489.75
.do .
147.50 I
50.00
Omaha and Southwestern R. R. 10. CO
415.00 20.00
; 78.01 | 4,656.00 25.00
| Republican Valley R. R
i 54.12
50.00
do
106. 11 2, 652. 75 25.00
Omaha and North Platte R. R
Burlington and Missouri River
R. R. (in Nebr.).

CALIFORNIA.
411001 San Francisco, Cal., and Og- Central Pacific R. R .
dcn City. Utah.
Part. RoBeville and Tehama.
40003 } Tehama and Redding . . .
46010 Latbrop and Goshen
Tart.
46014 Goshen and Los Angeles.
Davisville and Tehama . . .
Port Costa and Lathrop .

.do .
Southern Pacific R.R
Central Paciflo R. R. Co. (les
see Northern Rwy.).
Central Paciflo R.' R. Co. (les
see San Pablo R. R.)

Total

50.41

75.00
.42,961.75
50.00

783.62
151.74
146.35
241.62

3, 703. 50
3,658.75
6,040.50

02. 23

25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00

1,814,664.35

Net increase.
RECAPITULATION.
J<l umber of lines of 40 feet cars
Number of lines of 45 feet cars
Number of lines of 50 feet cars
Number of lines of 55 feet cars
Number of lines of 60 feet cars
Total number of line* authorized

100
8
66
10
83
266

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for the fiical yeart ending June 30, 1886, and June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
Jane 30, 1887.
Increase Decrease
per annum per annum
Pay per an Pay per of 1887, of 1887.

Number of lines
and authorized
length of cars
June 30, 1887.

DoUari. Dollar). Dollar:

DoUart.

6, 099. 00

50.00

1, 390. 75 2 lines 40 feet

6, 599. 00

50.00

1,943.00

780.00
784.25

25.00
25. 0U

780. 00
784. 25

75.00
42,843.50
50.00
1, 108.50
3,659.75
6, 0S9. 50
2, 791, 00
1, 555, 76

25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00

1,881,580.50
1.814,664.35
66,916.15

48P M G 87

L00
29.00
2, 791. 00
80, 831. 05
13, 914. 90
66, 916. 15

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Remarks.

Route curtailed and docreaso

in R. P. O.

R. P. 0. cars discontinued
January 4. 1887.
Increase in R. P. O.
2,652.75
R. P. O. discontinued May
21, 1887.
1 line 40 feet . . Established January 5, 1887.
1 line 40 feet . .
Do.
( On* line 55 feet, and 1 line 40
between Sau Fran' 1 line 55 feet I feet,
and Port Costa, aud
line 40 feet (55| , Cisco
118.25 1 feet
between Sacramento and
reported). IDavisville;
1 lino 55 feet
. 1 line 55 feet . . .
residue. Decrease in dis
tance.
line reported).
40 feet (55; j Decrease in R. P. O.
2, 625. 00 ; 1 feet
1 line 40 feet (55 | Increaso in distance.
feet reported)
: 1 feet
line reported).
40 feet (55| ^ Increase in distance,
; 1 line 40 feet (55 j Established July 1, 1886.
' feet reported).
' 1 line 40 feet (55;
; feet reported).
13, 914. 90
2 lines 40 feet .

562

KEPOKT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

K.Statement of expenditures on account of special facilities for the fiscal year ended Jitn
30, 1887, out of $291,000 appropriated by act approved June 30, 18S6.
Number of route.

Termini.

Railroad company.

Miles.

5005.
6011.
10006.
10001..
10013, 11001 (part)
11001 (part)
11008..
11009..
13002..
14002..
14005..
14004..
15009..
16018.
16007.
Total.

New York to Springfield

4.?5 a. in. train, between New
York and Albany.
Baltimore to Hagerstown
Philadelphia Bay View
Bay View to Qnantico.
Quantico to Richmond.
Richmond to Petersburgh . . .
Petersburgh to Weldon
Weldon to Wilmington
Wilmington to Florence
Florence to Charleston Junc
tion.
Charleston Junction to SavanSavannah to Jacksonville.
Jacksonville to Sanford. . .
Sanford to Tampa.

New York, New Haveu and

Hartford.
New York Central and Hud
son River.
Western Maryland
Philadelphia, Wilniingtonand
Baltimore.
Baltimore and Potomac
Richmond, Fredericksburgh
and Potomac.
Richmond and Pctersbnrgh . . .
Petersburgb
Wilmington and Weldon
Wilmington, Columbia and
AtigusLa.
Northeastern
Charleston and Savanuah . .
Savannah,Floridaaud Western
Jacksonville.Tampaand Key
West.
South Florida

136. 00
144.00
86. 60
91.80
79. SO
81.50
23. 39
64.00
162.07
110. CO
95.00
108.00
171.50
126.18
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569

M.Statistics of mileage, increase in mileage, annual transportation, and cost of the railroad
service from 1830 to June 30, 1887.
Date.

Decrease
Length of Annual trans Coat per an inIncrease
length of in length of
portation.
num.
routes.
routes. ] routes.
MiUt.

Jono 30,1836
June 30, 1837
June 30, 1838
June 30, 1839
June 30, 1840
June 30, 1841
June 30, 1842
June 30, 1813
Nov. 4, 1843
Juno 30,1844
June 30, 1845
Oct. 31, 1845
Juno 30, 1846
Nov. 1. 1846
June 30, 1847 ...
Nov. 1, 1847
June 30. 1848
Oct. 1, 1848
June .10, 1849 ....
June 30, 1850
June 30, 1851
June 30, 1852 ....
June 30. 1853
June 30,1854 ....
June 30, 1855
June 30, 1856
June 30, 1857
Juno 30, 1858
June 30, 1859 ....
June 30, 1860 ....
May 31,1861
June 30, 1861
June 30, 1862
Juno 30, 1863
June 30, 1864
June 30, 1865
Juno 30, 1866
JuneSO, 1867. ...
June 30, 1868
June 30, 1869
June 30, 1810
June 30, 1871
June 30, 1872
June 30, 1873
June 30, 1874
June 30, 1875
June 30, 1876
Junc30. 1877
JuneSo, 1878
June 30, 1879
June 30. 1880
June 30, 1881
June 3D, 188.!
Jnne 30, 1883
June 30, 1884
Juno 30, 1885
Juno 30, 1886
Junc30,lb87

3, 091
3,' 714
4,092
4,102
4,733
4, 957
5,497
0,886
8, 255
10. 140
12, 415
14,410
18,333
20, 323
22,530
24, 431
26, 010
27, 129
16,886
22,018
21, 338
22, 152
22, 616
23.401
32, 092
34,015
36,018
39, 537
43, 727
49,834
57, 911
63, 457
67, 734
70,083
72,348
74,546
77, 120
79, 991
85, 320
91, 569
100, 563
110,208.
117, 160
121,032
123, 933
130, 940

Miltt.
'1,878,296
1, 793, 024
2, 356, 852
"3, 390, 055
*3, 889, 053
*3,
4, MS,
424, 450
202
5,692,402
C>
-5, 747, 355
*0. 484, 592
(*)
-7, 781, 828
I. 170, 1'(
4, 327, 400
4, 861,177
6, 524, 593
364, 503
11,082,768
12,986,705
15, 433,339
19, 202, 469
21,809,296
24, 267, 944
25. 763, 452
27, 268, !<84
27, 653, 749
15,701,093
23, 110,823
22,777,219
22, 87i, 558
23, 301, 942
24, 087, 568
30, 609, 4B7
32, 437, 900
34,886,178
41,399,284
47, 551, 970
55, 557, 048
02, 491,749
65, 621, 445
72,460,543
75, 154, 910
77,741,172
85, 358, 710
92, 120, 395
93, 092, 992
96, 497, 463
103, 521. 229
113,995,318
129, 198, 641
142, 541, 392
151,910,845
165, 699, 389
Mt, 639,806

Miles.
*$::ot, 444
-494, 123
-520, 602
*595,
585, 353
843
432, 5G8
733,687
531, 752
*t02,
843, 000
430
587, 570
769
870,
587, 769
597, 475
597, 923
584, 192
587, 204
635, 740
818, 227
985, 019
1,275,520
1, 601, 329
1, 758, 610
2, 073, 089
2, 310, 389
2, 559, 847
2. 82-1, 3(H
3, 243, 974
3, 349, 662
t978, 910
2, 543, Tilll
2,498,115
2,538,517
2, 567, 014
2. 707, 421
3,391,592
3 812,600
4, 177, 126
4, 723, 680
5, 128, 901
5, 721, 979
6, ! 02, 111
7, 257, 196
9, 113, 190
9,216,518
9. 543, 134
59, 033, 936
9, 568. 595
||9, 567, 590
10,498, 980
11,613,368
12, 753, 184
13, 887, 800
15, 012, 603
16, 627. 983
17,336,512
18, 056, 272

Milet.

2, 117
623

333
222
510
1,389
1, 309
1,891
2, 269
2, 025
3, 893
1,990
2, 207
1,901
1, 579
1,119
1, 775
814
464
785
;8, 691
1, 923
2, 003
3. 519
4, 190
6, 107
8. 077
5,546
4.277
2.349
2, 265
2, 198
2, 574
2, 871
5, 329
6, 249
8,994
9,645
6, 952
3,872
2, HI' I
7,016

* Railroad and steam-boat service combined ; no separate report.

t Decrease caused by the discontinuance of service in the Southern States.
' Increase attributable in part to the resumption of service in tho Southern States.
0 Decrease in cost caused by reductions in the rates of pay underact of July 12, 1876.
j| Decrease in cost caused by reductions in the rates of pay under act of Jnne 17, 1878.

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SECOND ASSISTANTMAIL BAGS, ETC.

O.SUilement of the number, description, prices, and cost of mail-bans, mail-catcliers, etc.,
purchased andput into service during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887.
No.
5,000
5.000
5,000
500
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500
300
200
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900
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No. 4.
No. 5.

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14, 900. 00
1, 120. 00

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Royalty on bottom

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5,250.00
4, 470. 00
90.00
90.00
100. 00
100. 00
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5,500 Mail-catcher pouches .
Royalty on
135,000 Jute-canvas mail-sacks .
15,000
do
1(1,000
do
100,000
4,000 Kail-bag label-cases (brass).
10, 000 Mail-bag label-cases (iron) . .
10,000
do
24,000
50,000 Mail-bag cord-fasteners.
Royalty on samo
150,000 Mail-bag cord-fasteners .
Royalty on f
200,000
300,000 Printed wooden tags (narrow) .
300, 000
do
0,400 Printed wooden tags (wide)
COG, 400
400 Mail-catchers (new)
200 Brackets for same
303 Mall-catchers (repaired) .
Repair of mail-bags
Total expense of mail bags ind catchers.
Unexpended balance of appropriation
Appropriation .

No. 1.
No. 2.
No. 3.

3.41
.10
-48};
.43J5
12i|

18, 755. 00
550.00
66,6, 065.
500. 62J
02*
1,293.75"

19, 305. 00
73, 950. 00

. 1245 i
.0445
.0442

498. 00
445. 00
442.00
l,g85.00

.0117
. 05
,0S7
.o;

4, 850.00
2, 500. 00
13,050.00
7,500.00
27, 900. 00

.C02J
. 002}
.0014

750. 00
825. 00
9.60
1,584.60

3. :o
.'.'0
i.eo

1, 280. 00
40.00
484. 80
1,804.80
205, 253. 90
50, 137. 93
255,391.83
4,608.17
260,000.00

572

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

P.Statement of mail lock* and key* purchased and repaired, and of the expense *.r.rurr?d
on account thereof, during the year ending June 30, 18"*7.
Description.
Iron mail-locks
,
Through registered mail-locks
Inside box mail-locks ......
City mail-locks
Street lettor-box locks (repaired) .
Mail koy chains (No. 2)
Street letter-box padlock keys (new) .
Through register mail-lock keys
Unexpended balance Appropriation . .

Price.

Cost.

$0. 52 $9,360.00
2.51) 5, 750. 00
.85 170.00
. :u 102. 00
.
3, 377. 50
.18 450.00
.19 300.00
.25
12.50

Aggregate.

18,759.50
450.00

19, 522. OO
47a oa
20,000.011

REPORT
OF THIS

GENERAL

SUPERINTENDENT

RAILWAY

MAIL

SERVICE

KOR
THE YEAH ENDED JUNE 30, 1887.

57a

REPORT
OF THE
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.

November 11, 1887.

Sitt : The accompanying tables show that at the close of the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1887, mail service had been authorized upon 130,959,17
miles of railroad, postal clerks being employed distributing the mail on
116,009.05 miles, service ou the remaining 11,350.05 miles being per
formed by closed pouches. At the same date there were in opera
tion 41 inland steam-boat routes, aggregating 5,864.89 miles, on which
postal clerks were employed. To properly handle and separate the
mails while in transit there were employed on railroad routes 4,403, and
on steam-boat routes 57, railway postal clerks, beiug a total of 4,460 men.
"While in the performance of their duty the postal clerks on railroads
traveled (in crews) 107,067,643 miles, and those employed on steam-boats
1,868,747 miles.
While- so traveling they distributed 5,834,690.875 pieces of ordinary
mail matter, and protected, recorded, receipted for, and properly dis
patched 15,752,569 registered packages and cases, and 950,613 through
registered pouches and inner registered sacks.
During the year 7,213.38 miles of new railroad service have been added,
being an increase of 5.83 per cent. The lines on which service was per
formed by clerks show an increase of 5,936.82 miles, or 5.37 per cent.
Lines supplied by closed pouches were increased from 13,200.20 miles,
at the close of the fiscal year 1886, to 14,350.05 miles on June 30, 1887,
being an increase of 1,099.85 miles, or 8.30 per cent. The annual mile
age of this class of service for 1886 was 12,835,297 miles; for 1887,
14,489,613 miles, an increase of 1,651,316 miles, or 12.87 per cent., and
the number of pouches exchanged daily increased from 10,957 for the
year 1886, to 11,714 at the close of 18S7, being a daily increase of 757,
or 6.90 per cent.
Compared with 1886 the number of inland steam-boat routes decreased
from 43 to 41 : the number of clerks employed thereon from 61 to 57,
and the length of routes from 5,951.53 miles to 5,864.89, being a de
crease of 86.64 miles, or 1.45 per cent., while the number of miles run
by clerks increased from 1,854,281 miles in 1886 to 1,868,747 in 1887, be
ing a gain of 14,466 miles, or 0.78 per ceut.
The total number of clerks in the service at the close of the fiscal
year 1886 was 4,573; on June 30, 1887, 4,851, being an increase of 278,
or 6.08 per cent. The following exhibit presents in concise form the
575

57()

REPORT OF THE rOSTMASTER-GENERAL.

uature of service, the Lumber of clerks engaged in each class of work,

and the increase (or decrease) over 1886 :
Fiscal year ended
Jr.no 30, 188(1
Juuo30. 1887

Employed Employed Detailed Detailed

on railroad on steam to transfer to office
duly.
lines. boat lines. service.
4, 141
4,403
262

01
57

206
218
12

165
173
8

Total.
4,573
4,851
278

4
* Including 15 vacancies existing Jnne 30, 1886.
In 188(5 there were handled by clerks iu the Bail way Mail Service, of
letters, ordinary mail matter, registered packages, through registered
pouches, and innerregistered sacks, 5,345,810,044. In 1887, 5,851,394,057;
being an increase of 50",54S,0l3 pieces, or 0.40 per cent.
Iu reporting upon the condition of the Bail way Mail Service for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1874, the then General Superintendeut, Mr.
George S. Bangs, said :
Each railway post-office clerk, route agent, or post-office clerk, in makiug a distri
bution, is required to attach to each package* of letters lie makes np a facing or la
bel-slip bearing Iho address of tbe package, the offico or route upon 'which it was
made up, with the name of the clerk making the distribution.
The clcik receiving and opening this package is required to note upon these slips
all errors of any kind, if any, and forward the slips to the superintendents of their
respective divisions, where a teeord is kept of the work performed by each clerk.
Below are given tbe returns of the slips made on the railway post-offices alone, for
the month of Jnno lb73 and 1874 :
June 187:5: Number of letters distributed right to each one wrong
796
June 1674 : Number of lotters distributed right to each one wrong
1,500
A very marked improvement. In this manner a check is kept upon each clerk,
and the poor, careless, or inefficient ones soon discovered and niado to perform better
work or make place for those that will. For it is useless to undertake to give the
people what they demand, absolute certainty in their mail facilities, unless those
who have the handling of t he mails can be educated or controlled in some manner.
The system of checking which is mentioned above has continued, and
has, wherever faithfully observed, been productive of much good, but
for many years it has been the opinion of those best acquainted with
the workings of this service that a tacit understanding existed between
clerks on certain lines to check no errors against clerks on connecting
lines, it being expected that the connecting clerks would " reciprocate."
Steps were taken in the early part of the fiscal year to detect and break
up this practice, aud positive proof having been secured against one
clerk, he was, on November 17, 18S6, removed by the Postmaster-Gen
eral, and the next day the following notice was published in the Daily
Bulletin:
A practice exists with somo clerks to refrain from checking errors against connect
ing lines, with a view to forcing reciprocal action on tho part of clerks on such lines,
aud thereby protecting their own records. This is not only in violation of section
7:29 of tho Instructions, but ouo peculiarly threatening to tho discipline and efficiency
of the service, and will not bo tolerated in the least.
The Postmaster-General has this day directed the removal of a clerk in the Fourth
Division for failure to comply with the regulations in this respect, tho fact, indeed,
being admitted by the clerk, who sought only to excuse it.
This summary action, followed as it was by a more vigilant inspec
tion of each man's record, has, it is believed, secured a more general and
impartial checking of errors by postal clerks against each other and
against postmasters than lias heretofore prevailed; the result being that

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECASE EXAMINATIONS.

577

the number of errors checked during 1887 is much greater thau for 1880.
During the latter year 5,329,521,475 pieces of all classes of mail matter
were handled and 1,260,443 errors checked, showing that 99.98 per
cent, of all mail handled was correctly distributed, or, to state it in a
different form, of every 4,229 pieces handled 4,228 were correctly dis
patched and 1 piece incorrectly. In 1887 the number of pieces handled
was 5,851,394,057, and the number of errors checked 1,734,617, being a
correct distribution of 99.97 per cent, of all mail handled, or one error
to every 3,373 pieces.
To show more clearly that the cause assigned for this increase in the
number of errors checked is the correct one, the record of case exami
nations held during the year, of both permanent and probationary
clerks, is given, and a comparison with similar examinations for 1886
made:
Statement of case examinations of permanent railway postal clerks for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1887.
Average
Examina Cards Cards Cards Cards
not per cent,
tions. handled. correct. incorrect. known.
correct.

Division.

Filth
Eighth
Ninth
Total
Total, as per report for fiscal year
ended June 30, 1880

841 511,930 505, P77

1, 367 1,741,415 1,238,518
340 4J9, 862 373, 090
4)9 206, 099 194,788
921 958,499 912, 477
698 965, 522 911,523
1, 077 701,004 657, 179
431 222, 649 208,197
483 780, 620 700, 927
6,577 6, 517, 650 5, 703, 170
5,962 6, 572, 130 5,364,972
615 -54,480 338,204

5,968
105
137, 552 305, 375
24,319 31,853
8,211
3, 100
42, 740
3, 282
19, 000 34, 993
30, 431
7, 394
10, 037
3,815
52, 370 27,317
337, 240 477, 234
329, 953 877, 205
7,287 '399, 971

98.81
71.10
86.93
94.51
95.20
94.40
93.74
93.50
89.79
87.5
81.61
5.89

' Decrease.
Statement of case examinations of railway postal clerks during probation for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1887.
s
oa
Division.
31

Id
9

.a

708
73 165 100, 458 92, 160 7.590
234 795 473, 977 293, 021 42. 279 138, 677
66 232 233,445 171, 045 25, 122 37, 278
128 258 163, 140 143, 160 17, 594 2,380
271 1,074 887, 459 823, 783 54,223 9 453
291 743 860, 117 076, 912 123,604 59, 601
229 7."il 551,053 453, 398 59, 875 37, 780
32 87 51, 878 43, 808 6,017 3, 053
125 377 309,331 240, 952 31, 751 30, 628
1,449 4, 482 3, 630, 858 2, 944. 239 367, 055 319, 564

fa i 2 P.OK |||
5 1 1
K-- h
P-!
ill f p. p. 11
<4
P.et.
91.74
01.82
3.26
87.75
92. 82
8. 09
12. 27
84.44
9.83
81.09

527, 009 '6. 70

1, 516 5,113 4, 032, 678 3,093, 311
45, 303 207, 445
07 631 401, 820

48P M a 87-

3 7
a .2

its

i
First
Second ...........
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
Ninth
Total
Total as per re
port for fiscal
year ended
Jane 30, 1880...
Decrease . .

p.
3

P.ct.
73 91. GO
63 69.30
43 78.38
49 93.08
196 94.34
178 82. 32
134 87.27
10 | 87.71
34 84.04
778 85.34
890

82.68

P.ct.
10. 11
32.47
40.90
10.40
07.75
20. 12
22.70
45. 71
20.80
23.53
429 28.29
3.70

578

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The above tables show that the clerks holding permanent appoint
ments increased their percentage of cards correctly handled from 81.61
in 1886 to 87.5 in 1887, and probationary clerks who received perma
nent appointments from 82.68 in 1886 to 85.34 in 1887.
Believing that the best interests of the service require that every
clerk making an error should have it checked against him, in order that
the Department may know which clerks are competent, careful, and
worthy of retention, and which are so incompetent that their services
may well be dispensed with, the duty of continuing to check impartially
will be urged upon all clerks, and the failure of a clerk to discharge this
duty will be ground of recommendation for his dismissal.
In 1886 798,571 through registered pouches (including inner registered
sacks) were handled by postal clerks, and in 1887, 950,613, being an in
crease of 152,042 pieces, or 19.04 per cent., while the registered pack
ages and cases handled, increased from 15,525,998 in 1886 to 15,752,569
in 1887, being an increase of 226,571 pieces, or 1.46 per cent. The ne
cessity for relieving postal clerks of the care and handling of heavy
cases of supplies has often been brought to the attention of Congress,
but no action was taken until the last session, when authority was
granted the Postmaster-General to send by freight from the manufac
tories to post-offices and depots of distribution, postal cards, stamped
envelopes, and stamped paper. This measure will, when put in full
operation, give more room and time for distributing and storing the
ordinary mail ; relieve the already overworked clerks from much heavy
lifting, and in the end result in saving to the government a considerable
sum of money.
The record of city letters distributed by postal clerks during the year
shows that that class of work has greatly increased, as will more clearly
appear from the following compartive statement :
Packages Incorrect
distributed. slips.
1, 966, 858
1,727,031
239,827

6,117
11, 399
5,282

Errors.

Letters
distributed.

18,705 147,537,232
24, 275 129,025,155
5,570 18,512,077

Papers.
22,882
25,828
2,446

* Decrease.
The year just closed has been marked by many casualties, there hav
ing been 244 derailments, or wrecks of trains, on which postal clerks
were employed. In these wrecks three clerks were killed, namely :
C. M. Tennis, St. Paul and Bismarck R. P. O. ; burned in wreck near Mnskoda,
Minn., December 1, 1886.
E. Magoffin, St. Louis and Atchison R. P. O. ; neck broken in wreck near Green
wood, Mo., November 26, 1886.
A. A. Perrine, Higbtstown and Philadelphia R. P. O.; burned in wreck at New
Sharon, N. J., March 8, 1887.
Two other clerks met accidental death while in the discharge of their
official duties :
Harry Dixon, Greenville and Columbus R. P. O., while trying to make a catch, at
Stinson, Ga., fell from his car and had his skull broken, from the effects of which he
died.
Marshal Ney, Albany and New York R. P. O., detailed as transfer clerk at Troy,
N. Y., was accidentally knocked down and killed by a train in the Troy depot, July
9, 1886.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECASUALTIES, ETC.

579

In addition to the above fatalities 45 clerks were seriously and 72

slightly injured. Fifty clerks were so badly injured that acting clerks
were provided by the Department to keep up their runs. The salaries
of such acting clerks amounted to $7,000.43. In addition to those men
tioned, acting clerks had to be provided for 13 clerks injured during
1886, who were not able to resume service at the commencement of the
fiscal year, the amount paid out on account of the casualties occurring
in 188G being $4,800.40.
These men met disability and death in their country's service as truly
as ever patriot met his fate on the field of battle, and in view of the
constant dangers which threaten them it seems that Congress should
make some provision for their care in case of total disability, or for
those dependent upon them in case of death. The recommendations of
the Postmaster-General in his report for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1885, seem both just and humane and well deserve a place in our stat
utes.
By the act approved June 17, 1878 (which provided for the employ
ment of one general superintendent and nine division superintendents),
Congress recognized the necessity for constant, close, and careful su
pervision of the Eailway Mail Service and the clerks engaged in the dis
tribution of the mails, and to this close supervision must be mainly
awarded the credit for the present magnificent organization. But it is
evident that the service has, during the past nine years, increased to
such an extent that the close personal supervision imperatively required
can not longer be given unless additional division superintendents are
authorized.
The following table will illustrate the growth of this service from the
year in which these nine division superintendents were authorized to
the close of the fiscal year under review :
Comparative statement of the Raiheay Mail Service allowing the increase in mileage, etc.,
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, over the corresponding period of 1878-'79.
rMilesaiolvroeard mails
of
whichwere

Srtoeaumvt-eborsat mailswhichwere

tAranspuoratlionmails
roailrofads.
by

loifneisc.e
Fiscal year ended
car ied.

car ied.

rof
Nauimlbewray

ofrpost*
Length
ailway
|l
H
s
sl
B
c IT *

hvrailway
ofpieces
Number hmailmantdlerd postal

clerks.
postal

V 00
1!
11

clerks.
u

Mites.
Miles.
Mile*.
130, 959. 17 10, 597. 12 169, 689, 865 116, 609. 12 107, 067, 643 2,009
4,831 5, 851, 394, 057 55, 157
2, 659, 057, 540 40,855
79, 99L 00 21, 240. 00 93, 092, 992 78, 146. 50 52, 419, 773
50, 96a 17 110,642.88! 76,596,873 38, 462, 62 54, 647, 870 2,242 3,192,336,517 14,302
Increase in per
120. 05 35
82.28
49.22
104.25 85.93
63.71 150.10

June 30, 1887

June 30, 1878

* Postal clerks, route agents, mail route messengers, and local mail agents.

t Decrease.

In addition to the expansion and extension s.hown in the above state

ment it should also be borne in mind that the railroad schedules, junction
points, and sources of suppiy for post-offices are created in an increased
ratio by the construction of new lines, and make it the more necessary
for the Superintendent to have promptly and properly prepared schemes
of distribution for the guidance of postal clerks and postmasters, and

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

580

more imperative tbat be have certain knowledge tbat tbese scbemesare

studied and understood.
Tbe number of postal clerks and number of miles of railroad on winch
service is performed in eacb of tbe divisions as at present organized is
as follows :
Miles of service on railroad, steamboat, and closed-pouch lines during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 18S7.

Division.

Fiah
Ninth
Total

M.les of
of
Miles of
steamboat Closed-pouch Total mile Number
clerks ap
railroail over routes
upon service.
pointed to
which clerks which clerks
age.
lines.
run.
run.
0, 097. 19
11,804.09
6, 97(1. 09
11,487. 37
10. 180. 23
31,639.71
21,002. 19
0, 340. 35
0,180.70
110, 009. 12

' 142. 50
1,586. 00
2,030.25
742. 64
279.50
475.00
5,864. 89

Mile,.
6,208.81
1.111.G2
2, 059. 95
14, 607. 14
8,132.32
500. 03
1,292. 83
15,419.45
6s7. 22 , 17,610.09
3, 205. 22
34, 901. H
2, 401. 03
24. 5S3. 32
1, 753. 01
8, 56^.30
608. 04
6,780.04
14, 350. 05 136,824.06

406
617
288
301
815
1,037
602
154
481
4.8*1

It will be noted by tbis table that several divisions have grown to

such proportions as to render it utterly impossible for anyone man to
give them that careful personal supervision which is necessary to in
sure such prompt and efficient service as the public has a right to ex
pect, and it is therefore recommended that two additional superin
tendents be authorized.
In each division certain postal clerks of class 5 are assigned to duty
as chief clerks of the Railway Mail Service, their headquarters being
located at some central point at which many railway post-office lines
terminate, or from which they may be easily reached. Their duties are
to "examine the men under their charge; to see that they perform all
the duties required of them properly and thoroughly ; that the schemes
furnished afe kept corrected, and that all orders issued by the General
Superintendent and division sirperinteudents are promptly executed.
All irregularities, insubordination, inefficiency, and lax morality occur
ring on routes under their charge must be reported to their division
superintendents at once."
In the performance of these duties the chief clerk must travel a great
deal, and for his expenses while on the road he is not reimbursed, as is
done in the case of other Government officers, but must pay them out
of bis salary of $1,400. This is not only unjust to these men but also a
detriment to the service, for in many instances where a personal inspec
tion should be made, the chief clerk endeavors to settle the matter by
correspondence rather than reduce his salary by incurring the increased
expenditure incident to such inspection. In other words, the more use
ful the chief clerk makes himself by traveling about inspecting lines,
examining, instructing, and encouraging the men, the greater will bo
his expenses, and, consequently, the less bis salary.
One of the best chief clerks in this service has informed me that for
a week at a time while out inspecting the service he has been forced to
get what sleep he couul by lying on a pile of mail sacks, feeling that if he
patronized the sleeping-car each night his expense account would foot up

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECnii:F CLERKS.

581

more than his salary. The best men in the service being selected for these
positions, they are, as a rule, possessed of more than the average amount
of executive ability, aud from their apprenticeship on the road are well
versed in the distribution and dispatch of mail. They certainly earn
more money than is now paid them, and when an increase in their com
pensation is authorized by Congress, whatever salary is provided should
be net. A change in the law granting $1,500 per annum, and actual
expenses while traveling ou the business of the Department (but in no
case to exceed $300 during any fiscal year), would seem fair, and I
earnestly recommend that this change be made.
No provision has ever been made for a chief clerk in the office of the
General Superintendent of the Eailway 51 ail Service, and the duties
properly assignable to such an officer have heretofore been performed
by a railway post-office clerk of class 5 (salary $1,400 per annum) de
tailed for the purpose. When the magnitude and importance of this
service is considered in connection with the fact that other chief clerks
in the Department receive 2,000 and that Departmental clerks ofclasses
2 and 3 receive $1,600 and $1,800 per annum, respectively, the inade
quacy of compensation in proportion to duties and responsibilities be
comes more patent. It is therefore respectfully recommended that Con
gress be asked to provide for one chief clt rk of the Eailway Mail Serv
ice at a salary of $2,000 per annum.
In his report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 18S2, the General Su
perintendent called attention to the desirability of bringing into general
use printed facing slips, and stated that by an expenditure of not over
$1,000 at each division headquarters, a press, paper cutter, type, etc.,
could be purchased, and postal clerks could be detailed to print and
issue the slips as needed ; and he requested that " Congress be asked to
authorize the Postmaster-General to expend out of the appropriation
for the transportation of the mails by railroads, not to exceed $9,000,
for the purchase of presses, paper-cutters, and printing material, to be
used at the several division headquarters in printing facing slips for
the service."
Though the Postmaster-General called attention to this recommen
dation, Congress took no action upon it. The necessity for having this
printing done, and at division headquarters, seems to have suggested
a way by which the desired result was attained. Men were engaged
as postal clerks with the understanding that they were to furnish (at
their own expense) certain presses, paper-cutters, type, etc., and do all
necessary printing for the division in which they were located. While
it is absolutely necessary that some provision be made for having this
printing done, the method by which it is now secured seems without
warrant of law, and I deem it my duty to bring the matter to your no
tice that you may take such steps as you think proper, either to secure
the sanction of Congress for a continuance of the present system, or the
adoption of such other method as may appear best for this service.

582

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Below find a table showing the present annual expenditure for sala
ries of clerks engaged in this work at the different division headquar
ters where printing offices have been established :

Printing office of-

General Superintendent ..

compensa
tion of
$1,300. $1, IMl $1,000. $900. $800. 720. $700. $850. $300. clerks de
tailed to
printing
(*)

Fifth Division
Sixth Division
Eipbtb Division
Ninth Division
Total

1
1

1
1
1
1
2
0

1
1

12

1
tl
1
1

1
J

* Government owns plant.

$4,220
1,150
1.650
1, 450
1.M0
1. 150
1,300
3,200
15, 970

t Acting clerk.

It may be well to state that at the printing office located in the base
ment of the Department building, and in the above statement charged
to the General Superintendent's office, the printing for the Third Divis
ion is done, and, in addition thereto, the Daily Bulletin and all refer
ence slips required by this office. While an accurate accouut of the
amount of work done by each printer has been kept, the system has not
been uniform, and it is, therefore, impossible at this time to give a
tabulated summary ; but to remedy this, a new form has recently been
prepared which requires from division superintendents a monthly state
ment of material furnished to and work done by each printer, and as
the same form will be used in all divisions a concise statement can be
submitted in future reports.
Fast Mail Trains.
But little change was made during the year in the schedule of mail
trains on lines where special facilities are paid for. The weight of
mails on these lines grows heavier with each quadrennial weighing,
which fact will warrant tbe conclusion that the expedition secured
by this special facility fund becomes more valuable to the people each
succeeding year. For the information of Congress a table has been
prepared, and is herewith inserted, which shows between what points
and over what railroads these trains run, the distance, hours in transit,
speed, and amount paid each line.

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584

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

As a rule, the trains given in this schedule have been run on time,
the railroads making every possible effort not only to keep up, but to
improve upon the previous good record of the "special mail trains."
Believing that it will be the wish of Congress to have these fast-mail
trains continued, I have the honor of recommending that for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 18S9, the sum of 295,987.53 be appropriated for
extra and special facilities on trunk lines, this sum being the same as the
amount appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888.
Nor are these all of the special mail trains run. In rate of speed,
miles run, population supplied, weight of mails, importance of commer
cial centers through which they pass, or at which they terminate, the
following special mail trains far exceed those first given :

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE SPECIAL FACILITIES.

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586

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No extra compensation is paid for this high rate of speed, the com
panies gaining through the heavier mails which are diverted to their
lines, and the additional postal cars required, a compensation which is
considered ample. The lines between !New York and Chicago, Chicago
and Council Bluffs, and Chicago and Saint Paul and Minneapolis have
been in operation for several years, but that to Saint Louis and Kansas
City was not inaugurated until March 12 of the present year. The ad
vantages gained by this change are of the greatest importance to mails
for the West, Southwest, and far West. By it mails leaving New York
at 7.30 p. m. arrive in Saint Louis the second morning at 2.43, and leave
at 3 a. m., a gain of six hours. As will be noted from the above schedule,
the fast mail on the Missouri Pacific Eailway leaves Saint Louis at 3
a. m. (or fifteen minutes after the arrival of the fast mail from the East,
being barely time enough to transfer the mails from one train to the
other), and arrives in Kansas City at 11 a. in., where connection is made
with outgoing trains.
The value of the change will become more apparent by examining
the following table :
Table shov ing the expedition in the delivery of the mails at various important cities in the
West and Houthtrest secured by the fast mail between New York, Saint Louis, and Kansas
City via the Pennsylvania and Missouri Pacific Pailroads.
Cities.
Saint Louis
Jefferson City
Se.lalia
Independence
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Saint Joseph
Topeka
Junction City
Salina
Denver
Cheyenne
Leadvile
Clgden
Grand Island
Fremont
Omnha
Emporia
La Junta
Pueblo
Albuquerque
Los Angeles
San Francisco
El Paso
Chibuahna, Mexico .
City of Mexico
Atchison
Lawrence

Old sched Fast-mail

schedule.
ule.
45 a. m.
24 p. in.
45 p. m.
00 p. m.
30 p. m.
36 p.m.
35 p. m.
10 a.m.
20 a.m.
32 a.m.
05 a. m.
40 p.m.
15 a. m.
40 p.m.
55 p. m.
53 p. m.
55 a. m.
55 a. m.
45 p. m.
10 a. m.
a. m.
00 p. m.
40 a. m.
30 p.m.
25 a. m.
00 a. m.
35 p. m.
55 p. m.

6. 15 a. m.
6. 07 a. m.
7. 49 a. m.
9. 40 a. m.
] 1. 00 a. m.
12. 17 p. m.
1.30 p.m.
1.40 p.m.
3. 38 p. m.
5. 10 p.m.
7.45 a.m.
6. 10 p.m.
6.30 p.m.
6.10 p.m.
3.10 a. m.
10.49 p. m.
8.50 p. m.
4.30 p.m.
6.20 a. m.
8.25 a. m.
4.00 a. m.
9.30 p. m.
D.
11.10 a. m.
n.
5.00 p. mn.
7.55 a. m.
n.
8.30 n.
n.
1.10 p.m.
12.44 p. m.
a.

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23 30
23 30
23 30
23 30
9 15
11 21

The managers on some of the New England roads have refused to fur
nish the space or apartment in a car necessary for the proper distribu
tion of the mails, and as a result this branch of the service has beeu
caused some embarrassment in that section, and the people living ad
jacent to such lines given just cause for complaint. All papers relating
to these cases have been referred to your office for such action as might
be deemed proper by you. The cases above referred to, and a few others
of minor importance, are the only instances where the relations between
the Department and the railroads have not been of the pleasantest and
most harmonious character, and as a result the service is in as good if
not better shape than ever before.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEESTIMATES, ETC.

587

ESTIMATES AND EXPENDITURES.

Tho amount appropriated for railway post-office car service, exclusive
of the gross amount accrued to Pacific roads for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1387, was
$1,803,000.00
Amount expended
1, 713, 391. 92
Leaving an unexpended balance of
94,608.08
Add to <he above expenditure the amounts accrued to the Pacific roads.
120, 375. 21
And wo have the total cost for railway post-office cars during the year. 1, 839, 767. 13
Compared with 1886 this is an increase of 823,868.23, being 1.32 per cent.
The following table shows in concise form the growth of this branch
of the service from July 1, 1879, to June 30, 1887 :
Statement shomng the cost of railway post-office car service from July 1, 1879, to June
30, 1887.
Gross
Expenditure.
Per cent.
of
amonnt ac
exTear ended Amount
crued
to
appropria Amount
ponded.
tion.
Pacific
Increase. Decrease. Increase. Decrease. railroads.
I appropriation made.
1879, no separata
*1, 250. 000. 00 1, 141,545.19
91, 851. 15
1880 .
1,366,000.00 1,268,221.50
110. 381.23
076.51
11.09
1881 .
1,420,000.00 1,317, 242.23
020. 73
3.86
124, 37a 66
1882...
1, 526, 000. 00 1,483,00. 85
844. 62
131, 690. 17
12.59
1883 ...
1, 575, 000. 00 1,585,597.29
135, 790. 20
510.44
a 89
1884 ...
1, 625, 000. 00 I, 716, 437. 13
Ki'J.64
8.25
134, 542. 92
18S6...
1, 765, 026. 00 1, 692, 025. 30
123, 873. 00
$24, 411. 83
1886...
1, 880, 000. 00 1,713,391.92 21, 366. 02
126, 375. 21
"Tie
|12,413, 026.00 11,917,547.41 596, 258. 56 24,711.83
43.94
1.42
1.42
42.52
Averago per cent per year.
6.08Itwill be noted that excluding amounts accrued to the subsidized Pa
cific roads and branches the average annual increase for seven years has
been G.08 per cent., while for the year under review it was but 1.26 per
cent*. It should also be noted that in making up this average increase
1880 is included, though in that year there was an actual decrease of 1.42
per cent, owing to the discontinuance of payment for apartment cars less
than 40 feet in length.
Tho annual rate of cost for railway post-office lines (exclusive of
amounts to be credited the subsidized Pacificliues) was on July 1, 1887,
$1,745,771.98. Carefully compiled data indicates that during the cur
rent fiscal year additional lines costing $173,594.20 per annum will be
needed, and if these are authorized the annual cost on July 1, 1888, will
be $1,919,366.18. With these lines established but a moderate expan
sion during the following year need be anticipated. Five per cent, in
crease over the appropriation for the current year seems to be moder
ately liberal, viz :
Appropriation for fiscal year ending June 30, 1888
SI, 934, 565. 00
Add 5 per cent
96, 728. 00
Making a total of
2,031,288.00
And I have the honor of recommending that this sum be appropriated
for payment of railway postal lines exclusive of lines on tlie subsidized
Pacific roads for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1S89.
As previously stated in this report, the number of railway postal clerks
in the service on June 30, 1886, was 4,573, and on June 30, 1887, 4,851,

588

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

being an increase of 278, or 6.08 per cent. The amount paid for salaries
during the former period was $4,467,778.08 ; during the latter, $4,694,561.75, being an increase of $226,783.67, or 5.08 per cent. The amount
appropriated for salaries of postal clerks for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1887, was $4,800,000, and the expenditures amounted to $4,694,561.75,
leaving an unexpended balance of $105,438.25. The annual rate of ex
penditure for salaries of railway postal clerks was, on July 1, 1887,
$4,827,466, and the appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30.
1888, $4,990,240.62, leaving a margin of but $162,774.62 for extension of
service, additional help on lines where mails are getting heavier, and the
promotion of clerks who were serving as probationers at the beginning
of the fiscal year. Under ordinary circumstances this margin might be
abundant, but the present unusual activity in railway construction makes
it appear probable that a slight deficiency must be incurred. The fol
lowing table shows the increase by quarters since July 1, 1885:
Per cent, of increase in expenditures on account of salaries of railway postal clerics for
the period from July 1, 1835, to June 30, 1867.
Increase
Expenditure. Increase,
amount. [per cent.

Quarter ending

$1, 087, 683. 75

1,085,060.11
1, 105, US3. 80
1,138,448.80
1, 141, 175. 25
1, 145, 099. 07
1, 160, 202. 92
1, 182,510.39
1,205,848.77

Jnne 30, 1885

September 30, 1885 .
December 31, 1885..
March 31. 1880
June 30, 1888
September 30, 1886 ..
December 31. 1886...
March 31, 1887
June 30, 1887

'$2, 623. 64
20, 033. 75
31,355.00
4, 720. 39
4, 824. 42
.14, 203. 25
22, 307. 47
23, 338. 38

Deduct decrease
Average quarterly Increase.

*.24
1 85
2.84
.41
.42
1.24
1.92
1.98
10.66
.24
10.42
1.30

_l
* Decrease.
SUMMARY.
1885-'86.
Third quarter. 1885
Fourth quarter, 1885
First quarter, 1886
Second quarter, 1886

$1, 085, 060. 11

1, 105, 093. 86
. 1,136,448.86
1, 141. 175. 25
4,467, 778.08

18S6-'87.
Third quarter, 1886. ..
Fourth quarter, 1880.
First quarter, 1887. . .
Second quarter, 1887.

$1, 145, 999. 67

1, 160, 202. 92
' 1,182,510.39
1,205,848.77
4, 694, 561. 75
4, 46", 778. OS
226, 783. 67
Increaso 1887 over 1886.
or 5.08 per cent.
Taking the average quarterly increaseof 1.30 per cent, and applying
it to the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888, and we have the following:

Amount expended quarter ended July 1, 1887

Estimate third quarter, 1887
Estimate fourth quarter, 1887
Estimate first quarter, 1888
Estimate second quarter, 1888

$1, 205, 848. 77

1, 281, 524. 78
1, 237, 404. 60
1, 253, 490. 85
1, 269, 886. 23

Total
4,982,306.46
This is but $7,934.16 less than the amount appropriated. Assuming
that the expenditure for the quarter ending June 30, 1888, will be
$1,269,8S6.23, and applying a quarterly increase of 1.30 per cent., we

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEESTIMATES, ETC.

580

have the following as the probable cost for the fiscal year ending Juue
30, 18S9 :
Third quartor, 18S8
.... $t, 286, 394. 75
Fourth quarter, 1888
:
1,303,117.88
First quarter, 1889
1, 320, 058. 41
Second quarter, 18S9
1, 337, 219. 17
Total
5,246,790.21
This is an increase of $ 264,483.75, or 5.30 per cent., over the appro
priation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888, but the data above
given warrants the belief that the service can not be properly performed
for a less sum, and I therefore recommend thatthis amount, $5,246,790.21,
be appropriated for the payment of salaries of railway post-office clerks
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
COMMENDATION.
The men connected with this service as division superintendents and
chief clerks have worked both early and late to effect needed changes
and betterments ; and the postal clerks, upon whom most of the work
, comes, have manfully responded to every call, doing in season and out
of season whatever was assigned to them, and in many cases volunteer
ing extra duty rather than have the service suffer. To each of these
and the men assigned to clerical duty in this office I have but words of
praise and commendation, and can not close this report without acknowl
edging my deep obligations for the untiring energy which has charac
terized their official conduct during the year.
\
T. E. Nash,

General Superintendent.
Hon. A. Leo Knott,
Second Assistant Postmaster General.

590

REPORT OF THE rOSTMASTEK-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway post-offioes

Designation of railway postoffice.

(LlnoBwpon which railway post
office cars aro paid for, in
italic*.)

Aberdeen and Durante Miss .. .

Addison, N. Y., andGaloton, Pa.
Adrian, Mich., and Fayette,
Ohio.'
Albany and Bingharaton.N.Y. .
Albany, Kingston, and New
York, N. Y.
Albany and New Tort, N. Y...
Albany and Rochester, N.Y
Albany and Thoniasvillo, Ga..
Albert Lea,Mlnn., and Burling
ton, Iowa.
Albuquerque, N. Mex., and El
Paso, Tex.
Albuquerque, N. Mex., and Los
Angeles, Cal."

Allontown and Pawling, Pa..

Allentown and Harrisburg,
Pa.
Alpena and Alger, Mich. B . .
Alton Bay and Dover, N. H...

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east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
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108. 24 Aberdeen, Durant, Miss. (111. Cent.)
46.56 Addison, N. Y., Galeton, Pa. (A and No.
Pa.).
Adrian, Grosvenor, Mich. (L. S. and M S i
Grovesnor, Micb., Fayette, Ohio (L. S. and
M.S.).
143.21 Albany, Binghamton, X. Y. (Del. and Hud.
Canal Co.).
146. 23 Albany, N. Y.,Ncw York, N. Y. (West
Shore).
145. 35 Albany, New York, N. Y. (N. Y. C. and
H. K.).
252. 00 Albany, Syracuse, N. Y. (N, Y. C. and H.
B.).
Syracuse, Rochester, N. Y. (Anb. Div. N.
Y.C.and H. R.).
58.92 Albany, Thomasville, Sa. (S., F. and W.
Rwy.).
253. 14 Albeit. Lea, Minn., Burlington, Iowa (Burl.,
C. Rap. and North.).
Elmira (n. o.), Iowa Junct., Iowa (Burl.,
C. Rap. and North.).
255. CO Albuquerqne, Rincon, N. Mex. (A., T. and
S. F.>.
Rincon, N. Mex., El Paso, Tex. (A., T. and
S. F.).
887.95 Albuqncrdue, N. Mex., Needles, Cal. (A
and P.).
Needles, Barstow, Cal. (A. and P.)
Barstow, San Bernardino, Cal. (Cal. S.)
San Bernardino, Duarte, Cal. (C. Cent.)
Dnarte, Los Angeles, CaL (L. A. and S. G.)
44. 18 Allentown, Eraaus Junct' Pa. (E. P.
branch. P. and R.).
Emaus Junction l'erkiomen Junction, Pa.
(Perkiomen).
Allentown, Hai risbnrg. Pa. (E. P. and L.
Y. branohes (P. and R.).
104. 50 Alpena, Alger, Mich. (D., B. C. and A.).
28.42 Alton Bay, Dover, N. H. (Bos. and Maine).

18009
0122
21095
(part)
'24036
(part)
6028
6129

108. 30
47.24
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24.83
143.22
142. 27

6011
(part) O
6011 (10)
(part)
6013 104. 00
15018 "58.92
(part)
27001 253.42
27048 "14. 4
">38006] 178.64
(part)
77.20
574 86
"40042. 169.42
(part)
^460371 81.00
(part)
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46046 23 84
8073|
(part) <")
8056 37.38
8073 90.40
24057 104.50
1013 28.42

Anderson and McCormick's, I 4 | 59. 00 AndersonMcCormick's, S.C. (P., R. and I 14023] 59.00
W.C.P-wy.).
S.C.
Annapolis Junction and An- |3| 21.09 Annapolis Junction, Annapolis, Md. | 10007] 21.08|
(Aunap., Wash'tt and Balto.).
napolis, Md.
clorks detnilod as transfers clerks, Albany,
1 In reserve.
1 Runs over route 21095, Adrian to Grosvenor,
N. Y.: 6 clerks detailed as transfers clerks.
New York, N. Y. j 2 clerks detailed as trans
Mich. (7.60 miles).
Shown in report of New York and Chicago R.
fers clerks, Troy, N. Y. ; 1 clerk detailed as
transfers clerk, Castleton. N. Y. ; 4 clorks de
P. O.
4 Balance of route (43.57 miles) covered by Trenton
tailed as register clerks between New York
and
Syracuse.
andhelper,
AdrianAlbany
R. P. O.
One
and Maryland and return (70 10 147.50 miles covered by New York and Chicago
R. P. O.
miles).daily servico except Sunday.
Donble
11 2 helpers between Albany and Syracuse ; 3 clerks
T 143 miles covered by New York and Chicago R.
dctailod for transfer duty at Rochester, N.Y.;
2 clerks detailed for transfer duty at Syra
P. O. daily service except Sunday, when j
Doublo
cuse. N. Y. : 1 clerk detailed to Sua]
Bridge and Buffalo R. P. O.
round trip is made.
4 clerks detailed to superintendent's office. New 13 Servico ou train 21 on Sundays between
York ; 1 clerk detailed to superintendent's
and Syracuse.
office, New York Dormitory, N. Y. P. O.; 5 " Cars

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY 1>0ST-0FFICES.

591

in operation in the United States on June 30, 1887.

trips
round
ofNumber
Average speed per
hour (train num
ber b taken froru di
vision
schedules).
Dnteof last
readjust
ment. No.Train 'outward.
No.Train inward. It
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apartments
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black figures).
Ga
3

Ft. In. Ft. In.

059 10a 30
14 0 7 3
338 Feb. 15, 1887 23 21.50 24 19.00 76 79,
29,
147
93.
12
12 0 7 0
4
16.
14
16.14
082 July 1, 1885

3 6 5
11.40
125
126
14.
70
69,142 July 1, 1885
12 0 6 7
20, 821 66.52
July 1, 1884 120 24.70 125 24.70 6
1 24.04 2 25.02 6 89,649 95.47
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885 66 28.45 65 27.96 6C 91,540 146.23
91,540
62 27. 96 61 24.72
61 98, 547 145. 35
99, 901 July 1, 1885 26 28.08 21 38.10
24 27.66 27 28.60 6 90, 989
99,901 July 1, 1885 21 28.98 36 25.62 8J 165, 422 126. 00
4,375 July 1, 1885 21 21. 12 6 15.60 6
6 23 5 23 7 43, 012 117.84
1,674 July 1, 1884
126.71
2 26.88 1 28.65 6 158,466
July 1, 1887
4 25. 7I< 3 23.63 6 100, 044 "100.40
4 24.96 3 20.67
July 1, 1887
7 186,654! 127.8
602 | 18
4, 546j July 1, 1886 601J21
7
602 1 22
1, 101 July 1,1886 60122
7 648, 204 221. 99
1 20.50 2 22
2,428 July 1, 1886
122.50 2^22.50 7
1, 873 July 1, 1880
|
7
29 21
927 July 1, 1886 3019
7
1 22
Pavnot fired 16 22' '
7
1 22
465, Men. 30, 1887 16
6 27,656;
in
j:s.
72
33.72
6
July
1,
1885
2,443
6
21.96
10
20.
94
5
July 1, 1885
6 "57, 491 122. 45
25.20
9
10
18.
26
2,443, July 1, 1885
i
6i23. 58 8 23.58 6 57, 491
i
i
124.40 2 24.23 6 61,437 104. 00
Mar. 30,1887
i
6 17,791 113.68
19 21
July 1,1885 54 23.65 75
0 17, 791
i
24
122 28
118. 00
i
81 Oct. 15, 1886 90 .17 89 .16 6
si
1 21.20 1 25.62 0 13,202 42. 16
July 1, 1885
" 104.19 miles shown as Way Cross and Chatta- * 71.30 miles of route 40042, between Baratow and
Mojave, CaL, covered by pouch service. (See
hoocho
P. O.
Tablemiles
C) of route 46037 covered by 8th Div.
' One
car inB.reserve.
131.69
' Short run. Cedar Falls and Burlington, Iowa.
Ooltononandroute
National
Cal., It.toP.tako
O. effect
17 Balance of distance (8.90 inilos) covered by Clin- * Service
4^053 City,
established
ton and Iowa City, Iowa R. P. O.
July 4, 1887 ; R. P. O. has been operated over
" 347 miles of route 38008, between La Junta,
this route since June 1. 1887.
Colo., and Albuquerque, N. Hex., covered by
La Jnnta. Colo., and Albuquerque, N. Mex., "0 miles covered by Allentown and Harrisburg
P.O. shown on route 8073.
R. P. O., and 53.41 miles, betweeu Kincon and * Cars
andR.clerks
Dcming, X. Mex., by Rincon and Deming,
97
Double
daily
except Sunday.
N. Mex..last
R.year
P. O.as Albuquerque. N. Mex., and MClcrks run twoservice
weeks on and one week off.
19 Reported
Mojave, CaL ; distance increased 72.80 miles. 99 Order issued Kept, 20, 1886, extending run o,
clerks from Black River to Alpena, Mich.,
"Cars shown under La Junta, Colo., and Albu
increasing distance 22.22 miles.
querque, N. Mex., R. P. O.
11 Two helpersbetween Albuquerque, N. Mex., and M Reserve car.
Holbrook, Ariz. ; distance, 253 miles.

592

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A'.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postotiice,

(Linen upon which railway post
office cars are paid for, in
italics.)

2
inning:
east to went, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
si

mia.
130.00 Antonito, Colo., Espaiiola, X. Mex. (D.
and R.G.).
EapaDola, Santa Fe. X.Mex.(T., S. F.iN).
SI. 69 Arcadia. Cberryvale, Kans. (K. C, Ft. S.
and G ).
Weir Jane, (n.o.), Weir, Kans. (K. C, Ft.
S. and G.).
Arkansas City and Warren,
50.66 Arkansas City, Trippe, Ark. (St L., I. M.
Ark.
and S.).
Trippp. Warren. Ark. (St.L.,1. M. andS.).
Asheville, N. C, and Columbia,
154.00 Asheville. N. C, Sparlanburgh, S. C. (R.
and D. 11. R).
8. C.
SpartanburghAlston, S. C. (Rand D.
R.R.). .
AlstonColumbia, S. C. (R. and D. R. R).
Asherille and Jarrett's, Ji. C.
101. 38 Asheville, Asheville Junction (n. o. ), N.
C. (Western N.C.).
Asheville Junction (u. o.>, Jarrett's, X. C.
(Western N.C.).
Ashland and Abbotaford, Wis
133. 70 Ashland, Abbotaford, Wis. (Wis. Cen
tral).
Ashland and Milwaukee, Wis.. 392.87 Ashland, Wis., Watorsmeet, Mich. (Mil.,
L. Shore aud West.).
Wateramnet, Mich.. Eland, Wis. (Mil., L.
Shore and West.).
Eland. Manitowoc, Wis. (Mil., L. Shore
and West.).
Manitowoc. Milwaukee, Wis. (Mil., L.
Shore and West.).
Ashland and Richardson, Ky.
50. 34 Ashland, Richardson, Ky. (Chattaroi)
Ashland,
Ashland Junction (n. o.), Wis.
Ashlund, Wis., and Saint Paul,
184.22
Minn.
(Chi., St P., Minn, and Om.).
Ashland Juuction (n.o.), Hudson, Wis.
(Cbi , St. P., Minn, and Om.).
Hudson, Wis., Saint Paul, Minn. (Chi.,
St P., Minn, antl Om.).
Ashtabula, Ohio, and New
81.25 Ashtabula, Youngstown. Ohio (Pa. Co.)...
Castle, Pa,
Youngstown, Ohio, Mahoningtown, Pa.
(Pa, Co.).
Mahoningtown, New Castle, Pa. (Pa, Co.) .
Ashtabula and Youngstown,
G4.70 Ashtabula, Andover, Ohio (L. S. and M S.)
Ohio"
Andorer, Youngstown,Ohio (L. S.and M. S.)
Astor and Leesburgh, Fla.... "42.73 Astor, Fort Mason, Fla. (Fla. So. Rwy.)..
Fort Mason, Leesburgh, Flo. (Fla. So. Rwy. )
Atchison and Lenora, Kans.
. n Atchison, Waterville, Kans. (C. Bch. TJ.P.)
Waterville.Greenleaf, Kans. (C. Bch. U. P.)
Greenleaf, Concordia. Kans. (C. Bch. U. P.)
Concordia, Lenora. Kans. (C. Bch. 17. P.) ..
and Topeka, Kans.
51.20 Atohison, Topeka, Kans. (A., T. and S. F.). 33010|
(part)
(185.70 miles), and by Milwaukee and Rugby
1 New service: not reported last year.
Jet., Wis , poucb service (30.69 miles). This
'108.82 miles of route 38004, between Cucharos
line was reported last year as the Ashland and
and Antonito, Colo., covered by Pneblo and
Menasha, Wis., R P. O. Decreased distance
Sllverton,
Colo.,
R.P.O.
1 reserve car.
run this year, 81.85 miles.
Clerk doubles route 33043 twice caoh round trip.
Reserve.
Distance over route 29007 (7. 50 niilos) covered by 11 One of these oars in reserve.
13 West division, Appleton to Ashland.
Ft Smith,
Reserve
car.Ark., and Lelaud, Miss., R. P. O.
13 Balance of route, Eland to Wausao, Wis. (23.01
'25 miles reportod as Greenville and Columbia
miles) covered by closed pouches. (See Table
R.
P.
O.
C'.) of route, Two Rivers and Manitowoo,
2.20 miles covered by the Salisbury and Morris- u Balance
Wis. (7.33 miles) covered by closed pouches.
town R P. O.
'Balance of route covered by Chicago, Til., Ab
(See Tablo C.)
botaford, Wis., and St Paul, Minn., U.P.O. 15 East division, Milwaukee to Appleton.
Antonito, Colo., and Santa 1 V,
K. Mer.
Arcadia and Cborryvale, Huns

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES,

593

in the United Staid* on June 30, 1&!7Continued.

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartrueuts
(railway postoffice cars in
black tigurea)
1a
%
S
Ft. In. Ft. Jn.
13 5 7 6
18 1} 8 101

1.31 miles) covered by closed pouchos.

(SeeTabloCM
"Distance (10.60 miles) covered by Saint Panl,
Mino.
and Elray, Wis., R. P. O.
w 1 car
in reserve.
Covered by lines af the second division (2.20
miles).
* Runs on route 8045, Ashtabula to Andover, Ohio
(24.50 miles).
*' Shown in report of Oil Citv and Ashtabula R. P.
O. tn connection with Oil City and Ashtabula
R. P. O. eives double service between Ashta
bula and Andover, daily, except Sunday.
48p M O 87

38

O
J3
s

o it
ua
Js
a

2
1

14 0

7 4

7 6
7 1
7 0

8 8
8 3
8 10

8 2
8 10

3 4
6 4

21
15
22
24

0
2
5
8}

9
7
9
9

4 2
7
8 "4
3|

22
24
It
22
21

5
8
0
0
11

9
79
9
9

6 "2
3J
0 1
4 3
4

15 0

9 0

IT 4
8 0

9 0
5 0

1
1

22 8
29 4

li
S 44

13 5

9 3

"10

" 29 flOniilca, Enstis toLecsburch ; closi'd pouches.

u 72.71 miles, shown asPalatka and Bartow R. P. O.
25 2 helpers out of Atchison, Kans.
" 7 miles of route 33021, between Washington and
Greenleaf, Kans., covered by pouch service.
(See Table C.)
17 In reserve.
50H.19 miles of route 33010 between Topeka,
Kans.. and Pueblo, Colo., covered by Kansas
City, Mo., and Pueblo, Colo., R.P.O.
Leavenworth and Topeka, Kans.. R P. O. also
runs over route 33010, between Meriden Junc
tion (n. o. ), and Topeka, Kanat. (11 miles).

594

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A".Statement of railway post-offices in operation
J3

Designation of railway postoffice

office cars are paid for,
italic*.)

5g

Initial and terminal stations, running from

cast to west, nort h to south, or norl hwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

iK
05
9
=

SI

a
Atchison Junction, Mo., and
Atchison. Kans.1
Atheus and Union Point. Ga
Athol and SpringHeld, Mass.
Atlanta, Ga., and Artesia, Miss.

Atlanta and Macon, Ga

Atlanta, Ga.,andMontgomery,
Ala.
Atlanta and Savannah, Ga . . .
Attica and Medicine Lodge
Kans.
Auburn and Freeville, N. Y . ..
Auburn and Harrisburgh, Pa.
Augusta and Atlanta, Ga
Augusta and Millen, Ga
Augusta and Portland, Me . . .
Angusta, Ga., and Port Royal,
Augusta and Sandersville, Ga
Austin, Minn., and Mason City,
Iowa.
Babylon and New York, IT. T1".
Bad Axe and East Saginaw,
Mich."
Baldwin and Grand Rapids,
Mich.
Baltimore, Md., and Briitol,

Baltimore, Md., and Qrafton,

W. Va.

Mile*.
7 29.43 Atchison Junction, Mo., Atchison, Kans.
(C, R I and P.).
4 40.48 Athens. Union Point, Ga. (Ga. R R)
1 48.34 Athol, Springtield, Mass. (Bos. and Alb'y)
4
Atlanta, Ga.. Coalburgh. Ala. (Ga. P. R'v)
Coalburgh, Ala., Columbus, Miss. (Ga. P.
Rwy.).
Columbus, Miss., Artesia, Miss. (Ga. Pac.
Rwy.).
103. 81 Atlanta, Macon, Ga. (Cent. R R. of Ga.). .
175.08 Atlanta, West Toint, Ga. (A. and W. P. R.
R).
West Point, Ga., Montgomery, Ala. (W. R.
Rof Ala).
294. 08 Atlanta, Macon, Ga. (Cent R. R. of Ga.) . .
Macon. Savannah. Ga. (Cent. R. R. of Ga.) . .
21.76 Attica, Medicine Lodge, Kans. (S. Kans.)..
39.41 Auburn, N. T., Freevillo, N. T. (I. A. and
W. Div., Lehigh Volley).
59.81 Auburn. Pa., Harrisburgh, Pa. (S. and S.
Bch. P. and R.).
171.59 Augusta, Atlanta, Ga. (Ga. R R)
Augusta, Millen, Ga. (Cent, of Ga.)
Augusta, Portland, Me. (Me. Central)
Angusta, Ga., Port Royal, S. C. (P. R and
Aug. R.R.).
Augusta, Ga., Sandersville, Ga. (Aug.,
Gib., and San. R.R.).
Anstin, Minu., Mason City, Iowa. (Chi.,
Mil., and St. P.).
Babylon, N. Y., and Long Island City, N. Y.
(Long Island).
Bad Axe, East Saginaw, Mich (S. T.&.H.).
Baldwin, Grand Rapids, Mich.fC. & W. M.).
Baltimore, Hagerstown, Md. (Western
Md.).
Hagerstown, Md., Roanoke, Va. (Shen. Val
ley).
Roanoke, Va., Bristol, Tcnn. (Norfolk and
Western).
291.80 Baltimore, Md., Grafton, W. Va. (Balto.
and Ohio).

53.51
63. 39
112.52
81.05
40.74
37.30
68.23
74.70
477. 57

1 New service ; not roportcd last year.

B
1 Servico on this lino porformed by helpers on
Trenton, Mo.,and Leavenworth, Kans., R P. O.
* Mails distributed in baggage car.
*Reserve
2 reservecar.
cars.
1 transfer clerk, Birmingham, Ala.
' 1 Transfer clerk, Macon, Ga. ; 1 detailed to office
superintendent
Division
R M- S.
Department
pays Fourth
for 40 foot
cars only.
* 1 detailed tootficosuiierintendent Fourth Division
R M. S. ; 1 detailed division slip printer.
10 See Atlanta anil Mucou R. P. O.
11a 1Service
transfer
Savannah,
Ga. ; 1 by
helper.
onclerk.
this lino
is performed
helpers on
Kansas City, Mo., and Kiowa, Kans. R P. O.

26032
15007
3008
1504!
18005
18014
13012
(part)
150o;
17001
150121
(part)
15010
33048
0076

29.45
' 40.481
47. 081
170.76
114. 851
13.55
101 83
87.36:
86.21
(')
191.43
21.76
39.46
59.03
15004 171. 59

15005
"6
(part)
14010
15048
26012
6093
(part)
24054
24028
10006
(part)
11021
11013;
(part)
10003
(put)

54.51
(")
110.77
81.05
41.29
(,?)
68.23
73. 98[
(")
239.80
<)
293.75

"u Balance
1 transferofclork,
Ga.Bangor and Boston
routo Augusta,
coverod by
R P. O., 75.00 miles. This clerk runs in con
nection with Skow. and Portland R P. clork.
"Covered by Bangor and Boston R. P. O., 62.94
miles.
18 Short run. Sag Harbor and New York R P. O.
17 37 miles covered by Sag Harbor and New York
R. P. 0.
Clerks shown on Sag Harbor and New York R.
P.O.
19 R P. O. service established Sopteinber 11, 1886.
80 86.60 miles covered by the Baltimore and WillR P.Baltimore
O.
Iniamsnort
uso between
and Roanoke.

EAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

595

in the United States on June 30, 1837Continued.

Average speed per
hour (train num
bers taken from di
mm Date of last vision schodules).
1 = readjust
ment.
si
21
.5 St
O
."a
if
> '
4f
<i

2a
crjU
a
a-a
'=.8;
ofZ
~=I

t
a= u;
oR .
Ou

II
5
3 it

--

it

1 181

Inside dimenslum of c.iiM or

apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).
Width.
a
S

s 1cofNluop.emrbkesr
*
ptoointed
line.
z
0
i
e0
h

AI

00
ff
s
--w0
J
as

Ft. In. Ft. In.

893 July 1, 1887
414 July 1, 1884
404 July 1, 1883
426 July 1. 1884
124 Fob. 11, 1885
366 July 1, 1884
5,013 July 1,1884
7, 493 July 1, 1884
6,83l|July 1,1884
5,013jJuly 1,1884
2, 157] July 1,1884
657jJuly 1,1880
145 July 1,1885
163 July 1,1885
2,727 July 1,1884

5i;i9
22 13. 50
475 23. 26
50 21.50
50] 25
60 22. 50
12!
{ 5f 2!)
i 55 li
2!l
19}
29
29
121 1.75
83jl5. 24|
27.24
241

B 19
21 It
472 21. 19
SI 22
SI 25
51 22
11 25
u 2D
M 17i
29
17*
1 29
1 29
122 21. 75
84 14.34
6 I 29. 52
83
41 18
83!
25 24.13J
99
CI
31 131
31'29. 14
33 25.80

6
6
ti
7

18,430
25. 340 80.90
30, 260 98.68
121. 82

6 64,983! 10X81
7 128,216 140.54
7 12S,24o|
7 214, 678 147.04
15,8a
24,670
37,459
125, 201
125,261
33, 497
39,682
82,140
50,737
25, 503
23,387
32,887
46,702
348,826

(")
78.82
119.08
114. 39

P)
10
10
9
15

4
4
4
in

1
1
S

1
1
1

24 0 9 0
30 0 0

2
S

1 '4
2 '12

24
24
18
7
8
24
25
15
24
15
10
24
12
10
7
14
1 44
1 40

0
11
7
3

8
S
2
2
0
6
4
0
6
0
4

0
SI
0
8
1
2

6
6
0
8

9
9
8
S
6
8
8
9
9
6
6
9
9
5
6
9
9
8

2
H
1;
8

8
a
0
9
8
0
8
8
0
0
0
!)

1
1
6

"6

(">
1 1
1 1
1 '7
1
1 1
1
1
1 2
1 1
1 1
1 (")
1 1
1
1
1 "10

107.02!
44 25744
110. 92
112. 52
18}
162.10
U]
8L 48
29. 14
74.
25.50
1
136. 46
^22.38 4J23.02
149.40
24. 13 45 20.76
119.39
28.08 12 30.03
0
23.93 2 25. 40
'30. 10 2 28. 57
"2 43 7 8 S 1 1
215, 248 147. 43
131.47 6 34.90
50 3 (i 4 1 43
215,218
3 28.20 4 30. 92
9 1 4 8
(*) 52 2
215, 248
5 16. 90 233. 25
4 :

1
chief
clerk
and
3
transfer
clerks, Baltimore,
11 This lino is in two divisions, 0 clerks performing
daily service between Baltimore, M <l. , and
Md. j 2 transfer clerks, Washington. D. C. : 1
Roanoke, Va.,with 2 helpersbetween Baltimore,
transfer clerk, Cumberland, Md. ; 2 to office
General Superintendent R. M. S. ; ] clerk,
Md.. and Shenandoah Jnnctiou (10J.70 ratios)
(daily oxcept Suudiy), and 2 clerks performing
janitor, dormitory, Washington, D. C. ; and 8
dally service betwoon Roanoko, Va., and Bris
to P. 0. Department; 2 helpers run from Balti
tol, r nu , with 2 helpers (daily) detailed from
more to Washington Junction (n. o.), Md., in
the
Lyuchbnrgh
and
Bristol
R.
P.
O.
the
Baltimore and Lexington K. P. O.. and from
150.16 covered by the Lynchburgb. and Bristol
Washington Junction to Cumberland, Md., on
R.P.O.
train 5, returning on train 2, daily (except Sun
4Owned
In use between
day).
on this line in use between Baltimore, Md.,
by the O.Roanoke
and 11. and
R. R.Chattanooga.
Co. 1.50 foot and w Cars
and
Louis,
Mo. and Chicago R, P. O.
n ShownSaint
in report
of Grafton
576' July 1,1884
15, 122 July 1,1885
368 July 1,1884
118 Apr.13, 1887
529| July 1,1887
1, 121 Aug.23, 1893
241 Mar.30, 1887
505 July 1, 1884
3,576 July 1, 1885
2, 812 July 1, 1883
6, 222 July 1, 1885
21, 912] July 1, 1885

596

EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENEBAL.

Taule A".Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

b,J*1npon
railway
carswhich
are paid
for, postin
italics.)

Baltimore, Hd., and Lexlng.

ton, Va.
Baltimore, Md., and Martinsburgh, W. Y.

Baltimore, Md., and Washing

ton, D. C.
Baltimore and Williamsport,
Md.
Baltimore, Md., and 'Winches
ter, Va.
Bangor and Bar Harbor, Me . .
Bangor, Me., and Boston, Mate

Bangor and Bucksport, Mo

Bartow and Trabne, Fla
Batevia and Buffalo, N. Y.
Bath and Lewiston, Me

Bavard and Now Philadelphia,

Ohio.
Bay City and Jackson, Mich.**
"Bay City, Wayne, and Dotroit,
Mich."
Beardstown and Shawnoctown,
IU.

I2
and terminal stations, rnnning from
* Initial
east to west, north to south, or northwest
B=
to southeast <with abbreviated titlo of
railroad company).
C1J
if
3 5
Milt:
258. 32 Baltimore, Md.. Marper's Ferry, W. Va.
(Balto and Ohio).
Harper's Korrv. W. Va., Lexington, Va.
(Balto and Ohio).
101. 32 Baltimore, Saint Donis, Md. (Balto. and
Ohio).
Saint Denis. Washington Junction (n. o.),
Md. (Balto. and Ohio).
Washington Junction (n. o.), Md., Martinsburgh. W. Va. (Balto. and Ohio).
43.37 Baltimore, Md., Washington, D. C. (Balti
more and Potomac).
94.12 Baltimore, Willianisport, Md. (Western
Md.).
114. 4B Baltimore, Md., narpcr's Ferry, W. Va.
(Baltimore and Ohio).
Harper's Ferry, W. Va., Winchester, Va.
(Baltimore and Ohio).
51.00 Bangor, Bar narbor. Me. (Me. Central)
215 90 Bangor, Portland, Me. (Me. Cential)
Portland, Me., Boston, Mass. (Boston and
Maine).
Bangor,
Bncksport, Me. (Me. Central)
19.24
Bartow,
Trabne. Fla. (Fla. So. R. R.)
75.30
47.39 Batavia. X V., and Tonawanda, N. V ,.V.
Y. CfclLR).
Tonawanda, N. Y., and Buffalo, N. Y. (S.
Y.C.&B. R.).
Bath, Brunswick, Me. (Me. Central)
Brunswick, Lewiston, Me. (Mo. Central)..
32.31 Bayard, New Philadelphia, Ohio (Pa. Co).
115.00 Bay City, Jackson, Mich. (Mich. Central),
121.41 BayCity, East Saginaw, Mich. (F. <fc P. M.)
East Saginaw, Wayne, Mich. (F. & P. M.)..
Wayne, Detroit, Mich. (Mich. Cent.)
228.35 Beardstown, Shawneetown, His. (Ohio and
Miss.).

and Bind, Kilns'*,

10G. 14 Beaumont. Bluff, Kans. (St. L. & S. F.)
and Barnham, Me . .
33.95 Belfast, Burnham, Me. (Me. Con.)
Bellaireand Zancsville, Ohio..! 5 1 112.69 I Bellairo, Zanesville, O. (Bell. Zanos. &
'95 miles, Baltimore, Md., via Washington, 1). C, 41.70 miles covered b
to Harper's Ferry, W. Va., covered by the Bal InWashington
reserve. B. P. 0,
timore and Grafton J I. P. 0.
*11 inhelner
reserve.
10
This
clerk runs 6 days on and 3 off, being re^
between Staunton and Winchester, 91
lioveil by clerks in tho Baltimore and Martinsbnrgh R P. O.
miles, daily (except Sunday).
4 9 miles covered by the Baltimore and Grafton 11 32 miles covored by tho Baltimore and Lexington
RP. on
O. this line alternately, for 3 days, re w 3 in
K. reserve.
P. O.
Clerks
lieve clerk in the Baltimore and Winchester R. ' One clerk detailed as chief clerk Portland, Me.;
P. O. every 6 days, making runs of all clerks on
one clerk detailed as assistant to chief clerk;
both lines 6 days on and 3 days off duty.
one clerk detailed as transfer clerk, Bangor,
< 59.75 covered by the Baltimore and Winchester
Me.; ono clerk detailed as transferclerk at Port
land. Mo.; oneclerkdetailed to superintendent's
R.P.O.
'31.25 miles covered bv the Baltimore and Grafolllce, Boston, Mass. ; two clerks as short-stops
tonR.P.O.
between Portland and Boston, 108.80 miles.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

597

in the United States an June 30, 1887 Continued.

3
Averago speed per
hoar (train num
bers takenfrom di
Date of last vision schedules).
readjustincut.
'A_ 5
St
a- s
.a *
i - .61
>-

-*- o
au
*5 *tpia
;S
11

Lb>.
9 30.66 in 24.25
21, 912 July 1,1885
1,176 July 1, 1885 40J2O. 89 410 20.89
21,912 July 1, 1885 63J32. 35 66 21.60
25.97 M 18.84
813 July 1, 1885
26.78 (6 22. 05
21, 912 July 1, 1883
20.94 52 26. 94
57, 708 Jnly 1, 1883
123.25
21. 03
3,576 July 1, 1885
25.57
26.27
813 July 1, 1885
1, 170 July 1, 1885 469 27. 42 170 28.65
699 July 1, 1885 115 15. 97 114 15.19
13, 122 July 1, 1885 64 31. 53| lll22,45!
2 2:1. II 71 21.01
29, 499 July 1, 1885 64 27.41 1 1 21. 00
2 24.99 71 25.48
I
876 July 1, 1885 I'M 15.03 100 15. 03
1(1". 16.1 101 13. 28
331 Nov.22,1886 45 15 40 15
241 July 1, 1885 01 15.96 02 17. 28
8,979 July 1, 1885 01 122 02' 12. 00
28.99 62 I 14. 91
July 1, 1887
63 26. 10l 74'20. 88
I
870 July 1, 1885 55 20.41 62 25. 86
65 10. 10| 74 25. 86
52 11.11
500 July 1, 1884 5124.31
:>:: 10.211 51 25. 9:
1,423 July 1, 1881 72 25. 37 73 22. 84|
74 22. 84 71 24.04|
402 21. 8!
1,300 July 1, 1884 405 24.
5 27.74 2 28. 19;
2,653 July 1, 1884
16,713 July 1, 1881 42 32
83 12
20. 2D,
417 July 1, 1887 2o'l9. 24
17. 61
22|10. 14

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
Hi black figures).
m
,aa
1
E9

1%
22
a

161, 708 129. 16

"S
si

Ft. In. Ft. In.

) 0
21 0

63, 426 101. 3;

18 0

9 0

27, 150 86.74

58, 919 94.12
71, 661 228.96

n4 14 7

8 7

31, 9261 102. 00

153, 933] 122. 95
179, 507

'2 'It
no
i',:)
en
11 1 N
M
u

12, 044' 70. 90

12, 0441
47, 138 150. 60
29, 666 91.78

.9
oo

1
"35
0
6 10

17,822 113.83
17, 822!
20,226 129.24
20, 226
71,990 115. 00
71, 990

15 6
16 10

76,003, 121.41

20 0

8 7
8 11
8 10

(')

1 16 8 9 3
1 16 4 9 4
1 15 U 9 1!
"1 14 u 9 0
77,482 106.14 "1
225 Apr. 2, 1887
8 23. 50
1 17 S 7 7
21,2.2 135.801
22.00
01: July 1, 1885
122.06
21,2-.
12 0 7 8
"3
70, 541 112. OB
243] July 1, 1884 I 1115.71
** Double service daily, except Sunday.
14 Reserve car.
on route 24015, East Saginaw to Wavne,
"50.62 miles covered by Canandaigua and Batavia "Runs
Mich. (90.50 miles), and in connectionwith LndR.
P.
O.
ington
and Toledo R. P. O.: gives double service
'11 miles covered by Suspension Bridge and Buf
between these points daily, except Sunday.
falo K. P. O.
Also
runs
on route 24006, Wayne to Detroit,
andby
clerks
shownand
on Portland
Route 6014.
Mich. (18.16 miles).
"Cars
Covored
Rockland
R. P. 0. 9.17 " Shown
In
report
of Ludington nnd Toledo R. P. O.
miles.
Shown in report of Detroit and Chicago R. P. O.
"Balance of route covered by Farmington and "aClerks
appointed
to Ludington and ToledoR.P.O.
Lewiston R. P. O., 36.30 miles, and closed
ponch service between Leeds Junction and 97" Reserve.
Reported
last
year
as Beaumont and Wlnfleld,
Lewiston,
16.32round
miles.trips(See
Table ') Sunday.
K in - ; increased distance, 63.25 niUes.
> Clork
makes two
daily.exoept
" Mails distributed in baggage car.
i*1 1 car in reserve.
142,917 114. 17

598

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway post-offices in operation
3
H

||
U to
Designation of railway postoflice.
(Lines upon which railway postoffice cars are paid tor, in
italic*.)

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southwest (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
e3 -L
3

Belle Plaine and Muchakinock,

Iowa,
Belle Plaine and Stafford,
Kans.1
Bellevue and Cascade, Iowa . .
Beloit and Solomon City, Kans
Bolton and Walhalla S. C
Belvidore, N. JM and Philadel
phia, Pa.

02.90
91.90
30.32
57.80
43. 84
102.54

Bement and Effingham, 111.

62. 20

Bennington, Vt., and Chatham,

07.79
N. Y.
Benson and Nogales, Ariz
,
88 50
Bonton Harbor, Mich., and An
104. 95
derson, Ind.
Berlin and Salisbury, Md
23.86
Bethany Jnnction, Iowa, and
44.28
Grant City, Mo.
Bethlehem and Philadelphia,
"57. 60
Pa.
Big Rapids and Detroit,
190. 70
MichX
Big Rapids and Holland, 9 1 91.00
Mich. "
Billings and Helena, Mont
210. 25
Binghamton and Now York,
208.70
N?Y.

Bloomiugton and Roodhouse,

III.
Bluffs, HI., and Hannibal, Mo..
Bolivar and No. Springflold,
Mo.
Boone and Des Moinos, Iowa..
Boonville and Versailles, Mo . .
JSotton, Man., and Albany,
N. T.

110.75
50.01
39.42
43.30
44, 69
203. 25

to
Bello Plaine, Muchakinoclc, Iowa (Chi. Sc 27049 62. 90
No. West ).
Belle Plaine, Stafford, Kans. (D., M. & A.) . 33058 9L90
Bellevue, Cascade, la, (Chi., Mil. & St P.) . 2705; 36.29
Beloit Solomon City, Kans. (Solomon)
3302; 67.86
Belton, Walhalla, S. C. (R. & D. R. R.).... 140K 43.92
Manunka Chunk, Trenton, V. J. (Penna.) - 700( 67.80
Trenton, N. J., Philadelphia, Pa. (Penna.). 7004 (3)
(part)
Bement, Shnmway, HL (Wab., St L. & Pac.) '23066 62.60
(part)
Shumway, Effingham, 111. (Wab, St. L. & 23063 8.75
Pao.).
Bennington, Vt, Chatham, N. Y. (N. Y. R. 6054 57.60
& M.).
Benson, Nogales, Ariz
40002 88.50
Benton Harbor, Mich., Anderson, Ind. 2202:. 164.68
(Cin., Wab. and Mich.).
Berlin, Salisbury, Md. (Wico. and Poco. ). "10000 23.86
Bethany Junction (n. o.) Iowa,GrantCity, (part)
">32000 44.23
Mo. (Chi., Bur. &Q'cy).
(part)
Bethlehem, Philadelphia, Pa. (Phil, and 8004 50.10
Reading).
Big Rapids, Ionia, Mich. (D. L. & N.)
24016 68.09
Ionia, Detroit, Mich. (D. L. & N.) .....
24017
(part) (">
Big Rapids, HoUand, Mich. (C. & W. M.) 24022 91.00
Billings, Helena, Mont. (North. Pao.)
"26001 240.25
Binghamton, N. Y., Washington, N. J. (part)
8019 140.50
(D. L. and W.)
Denvillo, N. J., Washington, N. J. (D. L. 7013 (*)
and W.).
Denvillo, N. J., Hoboken, N. J. (D. L. (part)
7028 34 30
and W.).
Bloomington, Roodhouse, I1L (Chi. Sc. 23018 111.27
Alton).
Bluffs, III., Hannibal, Mo. (Wab., St. L. Sl 23025 50.01
Pac).
Bolivar,
S. !'.). No. Sprlngftold, Mo. (St. L. Sz. 28038 39.42
Boono, Des Moines, Iowa (St. L., D. M. & 27081 43.30
North.).
Boonville, Versailles, Mo. (Mo. Pac.)
28008 4L69
Boston, Mass., Albany, N. Y. (Bos. and 3025 20L29
Alby.).

I Now service ; not reported last year.

I I car in resorve.
33.80 miles covered by New York and Washing
ton Rand
P. O.
Cars
clerk shown on routo 7008.
4Balanco
Increase.of route covored by Chicago, Decatur,
HL, and Saint Louis, Mo., R P. O. (152.80 miles),
and between Shumway and Altamout (10.53
milos) covered by closed poucbos. (Seo Tablo Cc.
f Reported last year as Beaumont and Winflcld,
Kans.; increased distance 63.25 miles.
*Balance
One reserve
car. 7.19 miles, covored by closedof ronte,
pouch service. (Seo Tablo C.)

I
Balance of routo, 50.45 miles, covered by
Des
Moinos, Iowa, and Saint Joseph, Mo., Rjy
1
Distance on trains 308 and 31557.00 miles.- P. O.
Triple daily service outward and double inward
except Sunday.
Clorka deadhead over route one way
daily.
Distance on trains 301, 310, and 31457.36 :
On train 3012 olerks.
Clerks shown on train 301.
Runs on route 24017, Ionia to Detroit,
(122.73 miles), and with Howard City an..
troit R. P. O. gives double service betw
theso points daily except Snnday.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

599

in the United States on June 30, 1887Cootiuued.

Average speed per
hour (train num
berstaken from di
~Mi- Date of Iobi vision schedules).
readjust

ment.
H
. o .
if- ~ q jag
-2
ft
>
V - is > Lb*.
3291 July 1, 1887
258 Jan.17, 1887
159 July 1, 1887
164
" July 1,1883
442
442| July 1, 1884
1,081 July 1, 1885
13C, 401 July 1, 1885
1, 085 July 1, 1887
418 July 1, 1887
354 July 1, 1885
420 July 1, 1886
KM July 1, 1884
133 July 1, 1885
991 July 1, 1887
5,094 July I, 1885

a
na p
oU P.
T

OU

"Z %

Inside dimen*
sions of cars or
apartments
(milway post*
office cars in
black figures).

II

3
9

Ft. In. Ft. In.

IU1 20.40 in 19.86
39, 375 125. 80
12 2 7 5
L'LVl 18.50 221 22.00
67,087 91. 90
16 4 6 10
25 9.89 26 10. 86
22,736 72. 64
7 2 5 10
27: 23. 40 271,23.40
42, 238 115. 72
25 2 9 0
53 21
152 21
27, 444 87.68
13 8 8 10
573 28.62 554 31. 26
64, 1901 205. 08
15 6 8 3
47 21.54 51 20. 64
15 6 8 3
85 14.35 84 21. 76
38, 975 124.52
11 5 8 11
85 15.17 84,17.48
4 16.86
36, 176 115.58
7 0
7 0
111. 95 2 12. 10
64, 605 8ft 50
9 2
2
2127. 45 125. 63]
103, 259 164.95
8 9
2
8 9
1 15.90 516.
14, 936 47.72
1
4 1
47 79. 83 48 11.29
27, 719 8a 56
11 34
1
"308 31. 26 "315 24.66
"36, 057 "153.60
15 0 7 6
3
"310
30.42 "301t6.46
35, 907
15 0 7 6
l4314!31.26
17,953
7

889 July 1, 1884

427 ""7 23.14
"1
119, 37f> 127.13
8 10
2,107 July 1, 1884
6 25.41 5 24.16
821 July 1, 1881 2813.9: 2115.51
CO, 966 91
2
11 0 9 0
11, 448 July 1, 1887
121. 35| 2,21. 20
175,382 120. 12 ()
4
2,604 July 1, 1885
21 20 0
130, 6)6 139. 13l
2 27
1 28. 76
6
20 0
3, July 1, 1885
2 31. 86
30.90
<")
<">
2,897 July 1, 1885
2 33. 18
31.62
(")
(*)
1,333 July 1, 1887
6 24.2
26.12
69, 330 no.
*1 40
2
9 1 2J
1,417 July 1, 1887
22.23
27.27
31, 306| 100. 02
1
7 8 1
1
8 7J 1
257 July 1, 1887
13.00
13. 00
24,677 78.84
4,306 July 1, 1887
19.24
! 21. 65
27, 106 86.60
5 10 1
1
467 July 1, 1887
139.38
207 11.50
27,976
6 6 '1
1
15, 650
20516
42,810 July 1, 1885
1 25. 25 32 25. 80
127, 234 101.62
45 1 8 4!
"37
II 45 1 8 9
11126.35 56 33.21
137, 803
2 58 7 8 U
'll 27 7 8 7
I
19 One clerk assigned as helper between Detroit n In reserve.
and Ionia in Big Kapids and Detroit, and How. "33 50 miles covered by low York, Dover and
ard City and Detroit R. P. O.'s.
Eastern R. P. O.
30 In connection wiih the Muskegon and Allegan "Cars and clerks shown on route 8019.
B. P. O., Elves donblo servicelietween Muske Whole car.
gon and Holland, Mich. (35.50 miles), daily ex n Reserve.
Mails distributed in baggage car.
cept Sun-lay.
Balance
of route (1,040.02 miles) covered by Saint n Double daily service between Boonvillo and Tip*
Paul, Minn, and Mandan, Dak. ; Mandan. Dak.,
ton, Mo. (25 miles), which is an increase over
and Glondivo, Mont.; Glendive and Billings,
last year.
Mont.; and Helena, Mont., and Portland, n 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk ; 2 olerks detailed
Oreg., B P. O's.
to superintendent's office: 6 clerks on short
through between Mandan, Dak., and
rnn between Boston and Springfield, Mass.

(500

RKPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENEEAL.

Table A".Statement of railway pott-office* in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines npon which railway post !
office cars are paid for, In

i-C -I
~-- 251:-i

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or north west
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

2.r.
i
3

JfiUt.
Boston, Mass., and Albany.
Alt
N.
T. (short ran.).
Boston, Clinton, and Fitchburg, Mass.
Boston, Corners, and Ponghkeopsio, N. Y.
Boston, Mass., and Greenville,
n. n.
Boston, Mass., and Hopewell
Junction, N. Y.
Boston Mass., and Hopewell
Junction (short run).
Boston, Mass., Nashua and
Kecne, N. H.
Bolton, Mam., and New Tort
N. Y. (short run).
Boiton, Mail., Providence, B.
I., and New Fork, X. T.

Springfield, Mate.,
and New York,

Boston, Mass., and Troy, N. V

Boston, Springfleld, Mass. (Bos. and Alby.) ' 3023*

(phrtl
82.49 Boston. South Framingham, Mass. (Bos. 3023
(4 part)
anil Alb.).
South Framingham, Fitchbnrg, Mass. (Old 3051
('pari)
Colony).
38.06 Boston, Corners, N. Y., Poughkeepsie, N. 6079]
Y. (V. Y. and Mass.)
3021
60.33 Boston, Ayer, Mass. (Fitch.)
(part),
Ayer, Mass., Greenville, N. H. (Fitch.)... 3024
215.23 Boston, Mass., Hopewell Jet., N. Y. (N. 5007
Y. N. Em.).
118.30 Boston, Mass., Hartford, Conn. (N. Y. N. "5007|
(part)
Eng >.
06.22 Boston Mass., Nashua, N. H. (Bos. and 3010
Low.).
1011
Nashua, Keene, X. H. (Bq and Low.) .
135.73 Springfield,
~ |>ric
Mass., New York, N. Y. (N. 50031
Y., N. II. and Hart.).
233.07 Boston, Mass., Providence, R. I. (Bos. and r,03J
Prov.).
Providence, R. I., Groton, Conn. (N. Y., P.
and Bos.).
5001
Now London. New Havjen, Conn. (N. Y.,
N. D. and II ).
Now Haven, Conn., New York, N. Y. (N. '5005|
(part)
Y.,N. Hand H.).
233. 17 Boston and Springfield, Mass. (Bos. and ''3025|
(part)
Alb.).
5005
Mass., New York, N. Y. (N.
LL and H.).
101.01 Boston, GreenSeld, Mass. (Fitch.)
Greenfield. North Adams, Mass. (Fitch.)..

3021
3022

North Adims, Mass., Troy, N. Y. (Fiteh.)

(Troy div.).
Boston and Wellfieet, Mass .
10'1. .',6 Boston, South Braintree, Mass. (Old CoL).. 303ti
South Brsintrac, Middleborough, Mass.(01d
(part)
Col.).
Middleborough, Wellfleet, Mass. (Old Col.). 3Ml|
(part)
2 on a. m. east from Hartford, and one short
1 Balanco of route covered by Boston and Albany
stop between Boston and Willimantio; 1 clerk
R P.O. (102.66 miles).
on p. m. west, tho clerk in charge doublos the
'Covered by Boston and Albany B. P. 0. (08.63
road every day, every other week off; the sec
ond
clerk's run, two-thirds of the time, daily
1 Shown
in
column
17.
Balanco of route covered by Boston and Albany
average 100.02 miles; 1 clork detailed as trans*
fer
clerk,
Boston, Mass. ; 1 clerk detailed as
K.
P.
O.
(180.08
miles).
Covered by Boston and Albany R. P. O. (21.21
transfer clerk, Hartford, Conn.
11 Balance of route covered bv Boston and Hope
miles).
Reserve car.
well Jnnction R. P. O. (07.U4 miles).
7 Balance of route covered by Lowell and Tannton " Covered bv Boston and Hopewell Junction R. P.
K P. 0. (32.26 miles) and ctosod-pouch service
O. (117.30 miles).
between Taunton and New Bedford (20.91 11 Shown in column 17, Boston and Hopewell Junc
tion R. P. O. (See column remarks that line).
miles).
(See
Table
C)
Balance of route covered by Boston and Troy R. u Covered
by Saint Albans and Boston R. P. 0.
P. O. (i>9.3:i milos).
(39.83 miles).
'Covered by Boston and Troy R. P. O. (36.07 mis.) 11 Covered by Boston. Springfield and New York
10 On the a. m. run west there aro 2 clerks to Biis*
R. P.O. (136 00 miles).
tol, Conn., the second clork stopping there, and 11 Shown in column 17 Boston, Springfiold aud New
returning with Boston and Hopewell Junction
York R. P. O.
shortruu east next morning ; on tho Boston and 17 Reserve oar. These olerks register at depot at
Hopewell Junction short run there are 6clerks,
Springfield, Mass., and New York, N. Y.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

601

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

9.2
if
a
aus2

Average speed per SI

hour (train num.
bera taken from di a u
Datoof last vision schedules). = m
readjust
ment.
aa
If
- >c
si

Lb:
42, 810 July 1, 1885
42, 810| July 1, 1885
1, July 1, 1885
199 July 1, 1885
6,568 July 1, 1885
621 July 1, 1885
5,012 July 1, 1885
5,012 July 1, 1885
14,363 July 1, 1885
1,012 July 1, 1885
64,611 July 1 , 1885
11,597 July 1,1885
12,702 July 1,1885
13,103 July 1,1885
64,611 Julyl, 1883
11,597 July 1,1885

109 23. 67
I
732.62
7 23.44
3 20. 76]
122 24
122 23. 53
47 27. 72
6125. 59
29 23.83

I1;
735
735
I
4.-.]
451
80

21*

s
t
*
oD

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

B-9

as
a3 O1 1s

134,733 107.61
I
74,055 lia30
60, 233 90. 2

4
jj

Ft. In. Ft. In.

27 9 8 3
14 0 6 0
14 0 6 6

62,249^ 99.44
39,118 124.98
23,825! 76.12
37,760 120.66

11
1
1
1
1
1
I
2
"1
I

9 0
16 0
8 9

18
14
13
55
31
55

2
2
6
4
8
0

6 11
8 9
6 8
8 11
9 3
9 0
8 11
7 0
6 10
S I
8 0
8 8

29 23.01 248 22.

14 29. 08| 5;25.
84.9601 105.48
A 33
170, 141 116. 53
A 24.771
27.79!
29. 68
30.51
13 32. 87|
35.86
147, 217 117.58
55 0 8 8
75 39.71
3a 67
343,348
63 26. 98
26.45
55 0 <*>
8 8
64,611 Julyl, 1885 13 24. 82
30. 35
54 s 8 8
75 38. 59
:)9. 34
63.29. 82
29.8;
51 6 8 8
35 4 8 7
6,568 July 1, 1885 64 23. 03
27.60
119.591
95.52
30 0 8 3
34128.06
29.73
119,591
17 0
4,302 Julyl, 1885 51 29. 66
24.44
31 11
34 29. 19
27. U
10 11
15 10
6,909 July 1 1885 Si 27. 36
26.11
18 0
34 30.
35,3L 9:
15
0
9,471 July 1, 1885 47 32. 161 86 33. 78
66,
707
100.50
20
6
"I
133 33. 78 190 32. 16
66,
707
20
6
III July 1,1885 4' 31.48 hi; in
133 33.78 190 31.48
21 5 8 7
2,6271 Joly 1,1885 47 26.94 86 22. 42
133|2S. 60| 190:21. 76
' 1 clerk detailed as transfer clerk, Providence, R
clerk, Springfield, Mass. ; 1 clerk detailed aa
L ; 1 clerk detailed as transfer clerk, New Lon
transfer clerk, Hartford. Conn.; 1 clerk de
don, Conn, i I clerk detailed aa transfer clerk,
tailed
as transfer clerk, Worcester, Mass. ; 2
Saybrook Junction, Conn.
clerks
as transfer
clerkB, Boston,
Balance of route covered by Boston, Springfield M4.30
p. m.detailed
messengers.
No apartment
in car,Mass.
mail
and New York R. P. O. (02.77 miles). These
worked
in
baggage
car.
clerks register at depot at New York, N. Y. " 1 clerk detailed as transfer clerk, Boston, Mass.
Two clerks are detailed to this line from the
2 clerks as short slops, daily average 90.67
Boston and Providence R. P. O.
miles. car. These clerks register at depot at
Covered bv Boston. Springfield and New York Reserve
R. P. 0. (73.23 miles).
Trov,
Y.
' Balance of route covered by Boston and Albany "2 clerksN.detailed
as transfer clerks, Boston,
R. P. O. (102.06 miles).
Mass.
i
1
clerk as short stop between Boston
* Covered by Boston and Albany R. P. O. (98.63
and
Yarmouthport,
daily average, 117.23 milea
Those clerks register at depot at Wellfieet,
s* 16miles).
clerks on Boston andNew York short run. (See
Mtiss.
column remarks and columns 15 and 16 that * Balance of ronte covered by closed pouch ser
line, 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk. New York,
vice betweeo Midd!ol>orough and Newport
N. Y. ; I clerks detailed aa chief clerk, Boston,
(38.16 miles). (Sen Table C'.)
Mass. ; 9 clerks deta led to superintendent's ** Balance
ofroute covered by closed-pouch service
1 clerk detailed as transfer
' Provincetown (14.38

602

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A".Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines npon which railway postoffice cars are paid for, in
italics.)

2;

Initial and terminal stations, running from

eaat to west, north to eoutu, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad companj').

3.
i
3

- 1 a .2
is
i 3,051
39.00 Andover, N. B., Presque Isle, Me. (N.
Brims.).
391. 80 Boundary Line (n. o.), Junction (n. o.), 26035 203
Minn.. St. P., Minn, anil Man.).
Saint Vincent, Saint Cloud, Minn. (St. 26004 315.93
P., Minn, and Man.).
Saint Cloud, Minneapolis, Minn. (St P., 26040 64. 81
Minn, and Man.).
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minn. (St. P., 26006 m
(part)
Minn, and Man.).
8103 49.27
Bound Brook, N. J., and Phila
Bound Brook, N. J., Jenkintown, Pa. (P.
and R.).
delphia, Pa.
Jenkintown, Philadelphia, Pa. (P. and K.). 8004 m
(part)
Bowie and Pope's Creek, Md. . .
49.14 Bowie. Pope's Creek, Md. (Pope's Creek 10014 49.01
br. B. and P.).
Bowling Green, Ky., and Mem
264.07 Bowling Green. Ky., Memphis, Tenn. 20008 265. 15|
phis, Tenn.
(Louis, and Nash.).
70.85 Branch Junction, Blairsville,Pa.(Penna.) . 8042 P)
Branch Junction and Pitts
(part)
burgh, Pa.
Blairsvillo. Allegheny, Pa. (Penna.)
8039; 67.84
Branchville and Waterloo, If. J
22.02 Branchville, BrancbVille Junction, K.J. 7048, 6.37
(Sussex).
'12. 08 Brancuvillo Junction, "Waterloo, N. J. 7025 14.86|
(Sussex).
(part)
Brattleborongh, Vt., and Pal
56.33 Brattleborongh, Vt., Palmer, Mass. (N. "3062 56.28
mer, Mans.
L. Northern).
(part)
Bremond and Albany, Tex . - . 230. 89 Bremond, Albany, Tex. (H. and T. C).
31005 230.89
02.19 Brewster, New York, N. Y. (N. Y. City 6017 54.62
Brewster and New York, if. Y
and Northern).
Bristol and Chattanooga, Tenn.
242. 37 Bristol, Chattanooga, Tenn. (E. Tenn., 19002 242. 17
Va., anil Ga.).
Brunswick and Albany, Ga
171. 73 Brunswick, Albany, Ga. (Band AV.K.B. 15023 171.73
48.35 Bnda, Elmwood, 111. (Chi., Burl, and Qcy.) 23072 45.37
Buda and Yates City, 111
Elniwood, Fates City, 111. (Chi., Burl, and 23009 (J1>
(part)
Qcy.)
Buffalo, N. Y., and Empori
121. 55 Buttalo, N. Y., Emporium, Pa. (B., N. Y. 0058 121.3'
um, Pa.
and P).
Buffalo and Jamestown, X . V" . .
0091 69. 24';
69.48 Buffalo, Jamestown, N. Y. (B. S. and W.
Div N. Y.. L. E. and W>.
Buffalo, N. Y., and Kent, Ohio
238.00 Buffalo, Jamestown, N. Y. (N. Y., L. E.
(")
and W).
Jamestown, N. Y., Pymatuning, Pa. (N. 21034|"102.50|
and Y..L. E. W).
(part)
Pymatuning, Sharpsville, Pa
Sharpsville, Pa., Leavittsburg, Ohio
210051 "17.62
(part)
Leavittsburg, Kent, Ohio (ST. Y., L. E. 210341 "27. 15
I (part)|
and W.).
1 R. P. O. service established 23d March, 1887.
10
8.
63
miles
covered
by
closed-pouch
service. (See
One clerk detailed to transfer duty at Saint Paul,
Table C.)
11 Clerks shown on trains 206 and 203.
Minn.
3 Distance (10. 63 miles) covered by Ifecho, Dak. 12 Jlonble daily service, except Sunday, between
and Saint Paul, Minn., R. P. O.
Newton aud Waterloo.
1 10.10 miles covered by Bethlehem and Philadel ,s In reserve.
11 Balance of route covered by Palmer and New
phia R. P.O.
5 Car aud clerk shown on route 8103.
Loudon R. P.O., 05.11 mile's.
One clerk detailed to transfer duty at Milan, 14 Service performed dailv between Bremond and
Walnut, Tex., 89.00 niiiles, and tri weekly be
Tenn.
tween Walnntand Albany, Tex., 141.89 miles.
2.80 miles covered by Indiana and Branoh Junc
Last
year there was daily service over entire
tionaudIt.olerk
P. O. shown on route 8042.
Car
lino.
Snort run between Newton and Waterloo.
16 In reserve at Austin, Tex.
BoundaryLine (n. o.) and Presqne Isle, Me.'
Boundary Line and Saint Panl,

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

G03

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Lbt.
26
X
4,496
6,586
4, 937
297
5,094
256
7,963

Apr. 6, 1886 51 27.52

4 21.34
July 1, 1887
4 21. 34
July 1, 1887
4 26.54
July 1, 1887
418.
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1885 572|20. 10
Jnly 1, 1885 572 21.60
July 1, 1885 95llL23
8 24.29
July 1, 1884
3 16.80
July 1, 1885
760 July 1, 1885
3 16.38
188 July 1, 1885 206 19.08
206 21. 18
July 1, 1885 200
19.02
1,587 July 1, 1885 44 22.85
766 July 1, 1886 33 15
380 July 1, 1885 12 17.04
6.5201
125.69
July 1, 1834
I 2;.. 92!
1 23
238} July 1,1884
450; July 1,1887 51 128.651
1, 759, July 1,1887 51 18
23.10
i. July 1, 1885
25.14
740 July 1, 1885
25.14
740 July 1, 1885
2,040 July 1, 1884
27.33
28
3124. 28
3,814 July 1,1884

52 28.53
3 22.48
3 22.48
3 25.65
3 16.02
557 26.58
557 20.88
96.12.17
223. 22j
2 16.80|
2 24.96
20.1 19.08
203 22.26
2n'J 25.32
25.26
1::
18. 30|
25. 03
28.74
20
27.22
31.20
23.10
125.14
28.62
28.60
28
24

Inside dlmen.
sions of cars or
apartments
post= 3 (railway
office cars in
SJ black figures).
'3

Average Bpeed per

hour (train num
bers taken from di- r32 f*
vision
schedules).
Date of last
2?
readjastmont.
1
15x
m vx
51 aa. B it S3
Is H EH-3 3 - g
<

- 2*A

r==
isi
Ft. In. Ft. In.
24
10
24 6 9 4

6,708 78.00
286,014 130.60

37, 535 119.92

13 9

6 4

9 7
45 0
15

8 9
9 0
8 6

5 6

6 9

si J
33
LfeE O
S0
I*
e
M
1

(5>
30, 762 98.28
192. 771 132.03
44, 352 141. 70
13,784 69.40 (")

5 8 8 S
6 2 7
112.60
10 6 a 5
106.63
17 8 s 4
14 0 8 10
12
8 4 6 10
121.181 0")
114.46
2 14 6 7 0
"II 12
6 3
96.70
1 13 8i] 7 01
1 11 11 6 11
76,090 121.55
20 0 9 0
..! 19 6 9 11
43, 494 106.80
11 16 0 9 0
173,740 119.00
29 0 9 6

"7i 938|
35,262.
109,240
38,93l!
170,930
170, 930
125, 363
30,267

T Clerk runs from 155th street to Park Place, New

York, on Metropolitan Elevated R R. Dis
tance 10 miles.
' See Baltimore and Bristol R P. O. Roanoko to
Bristol, and Lynchburgh and Bristol K. P. 0.
cars on these lines run through to Chatta
nooga, Tenn. comprising the entire equipment
of toe Bristol and Chattanooga R P. O.
>* 1 transfer clerk, Albany, Ga., 1 transfer clerk
Way Cross, Ga.
Reserve car.
' Distance (3. 0 miles) covered by Peoria cd G alesburgh, Ills., B. P. O.
w Reserve.

1
"J
1

1
3
1
10
"5
1
2
1
"1

"Larabee and Clermont clerk runs as helper to

Olean, and is shown on his own route.
" Rolieved every third week by a clerk from the
Dunkirk and Titusville R. P. O.
** 69.08 miles covered by Buffalo and Jamestown R.
P. O,
"3 helpers.
"197.54 miles covered by Kent and Cincinnati
R. P. O. 33.77 miles covered by closed-pouch
service (see Table CM 28.25' miles covered
by closed-pouch service. (See Table CM
66.75 miles covered by Clev., Young, and Pitts.
RP.O.

604

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railtcatj poit-offiex* in operation

of railway poat(Line* upon which railway postoffice car* are paid for, in

Bnffalo, N. Y., anJ

Pa,

cS
S
t
a
ifila.
273.10

49.56
Buffalo and West N. Y.
Borean and Peoria, 111
47.03
Burlington, Iowa, and Carroll- 6| 220.67
ton. Mo.
Burlington and Council Bluffs,
281.00
Iowa.
Burlington and Oskaloosa 105.00
Iowa.
Burlington, Iowa, and Quincy,
72.00
Burlington, Iowa, and Saint
214. 19
Louis, Mo.

Bnrnet and Austin, Tex .

Butler and Freepott, Pa.
Butler, Mo., and LeRoy.Kans.1*
Butte OUy, ifont, and Ogden,
Utah.
Cadillac, Mich., and Fort
Wayne, Ind."
Cairo, 111., and tfeu Orleans, La.

80.72
21.46
79.83
417.00
40.78
552.53

Initial and terminal atationa, running from

east to went, north to south, or northwest
to aoutheaat (with abbreviated title of
railroad

N.Y.,Corry, Pa. (R. N. Y. and P.)

04. 12

2545.80
Cony, Oil City, Pa. (B., N. Y. and P.) .
(part)
Oil Citv, Pittsburgh. Pa. (Alle. Valley)... Rnll IB. 61
Buffalo", Weat, X. Y. (Buff., Koch, and 6130 49.28
Pitts ).
Burcm. Peoria, DL (Chi.. R-Ial. and Pac.) 23016 47.03
Burlington, Iowa, Carrollton, Mo. (Chi., 27008 h n
Burl, and K.C.).
Burlington. U. P. Transfer, Iowa. (Chi., 27005 291.00
Bnrl. and Qcy.).
Burlington, Winilold, Iowa (Bnrl. and No. 27035 34.29
(part)
West).
Winfleld, Oscaloosa. Iowa (Burl and Went) 270B2 71.41
Burlington, Iowa, Quincy, 111. (Chi., Hurl, 230111 72.61
and Qcy ).
Burlington, Keokuk, Iowa. (Chi. BnrL and 27011 43.00
Qcy).
Keokuk, Iowa, Saint Peters, Mo. (St L, "28018| 138.67
(part)
Keo , and No. We*)t
Saint Peters. Saint Louis, Mo. (Wab.,8t 28004 (")
(part),
L. nnd Pac.).
Bnrnet, Austin, Tex. (A. anlN. W.)
31038 60.72
8053| 21.99
Butler, Freeport, Pa. (Penna.)
Bntler, Mo., LeRov. Kans. (St. L. and E). 33045 79.83
Butte Citv, Mont., Ogdin, U tab ( Utah and 41003 405.88
Northern R. B,).
Cadi!lao, Mich., Fort Wayne, Ind. (O. R. 24018 143.23
(part) (')
and I.).
18001 550.80
Cairo, 111., New Orleans, La

Cairo, 111., Poplar Bluff, Mo. (St L, I. M. 28027 74.50

and S.).
Bird's Point. Mo., Texarkana, Ark. (St L., 28051 41&05
Ark. and Tex.).
Cairo, DL, Weat Point Miss. (M. and O. R. 18004 "261.79
(part)
R).
Caledonia, Spring Valley, 111. (Chi. and No. 23087 85.74
West ).
Calistogn, Vallejo Junction (no.), Cal. (CaL 46008 43.88
Pacific R It.).
Calmar, Iowa, Marlon, Dak. (Chi., Mil. and "27025 288.40
(part)
St P.).
Marion, Chamberlain, Dak. (Chi., Mil. and 35002 111.1
St P.).
Calmar and Davenport, Iowa.. 105.70 Calmar, Davenport, Iowa (Chi., Mil. and St 27027 165.70
P.).
15021 78.59
Camak and Macon, Ga
78.59 Camak, Macon, Ga. (Ga, R. R)
1 Two helpers between Buffalo and Oil City week One car in reserve.
10 One helper between Ashburn and Saint Louis,
on ami week off each 132
* In reserve.
Mo., 98 miles.
'49.53 miles covered by Salamanca and Oil City " Balance of route (50.70) miles covered by Mount
Pleasant and Keokuk, lowa, R. P. O.
K.
P.
0.
Cars run through from Chlcazo, 111., to U. P. '* Distance
(32.20 miles) covered by Saint Louis,
Moberly
and Kansas
City, Mo.,
Transfer, Iowa. (See Chicago, 111., and Bur u One
car in reserve
at Austin,
Tex.R. P. O.
lington,
Iowa,
R
P.
O.)
Night line.
u Double daily service, except Sunday.
One clerk detailed to clerical duty at office chief " Reported last year as Butler, Mo., and Kincaid,
Kans. : distance increased 27.55 miles.
clerk, Burlington, Iowa.
' Fast mail.of route (18.84 miles) Winfleld and Wash "In connection with Grand Rapids and Cincin
Balanco
nati and Mackinaw City and Grand Rapids
R. P. Os., gives double service between Cadilington, Iowa, covered by closed pouches. (See
' Wayne. Ind., 240 miles
Table CM
Cairo, 111., and PoplarBluff, Mo
Cairo, 111.,and Texarkana, Ark"
Cairo, 111, andWestPoint Miaa.
Caledonia and Spring Valley,
I1L
Callstoga and Vallejo Junction,
Cat
Caltnar Iowa, and Chamber
lain, Dak.

74.50
=422. 47
280.68
85.74
43.88
399.02

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE KAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

605

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Average speed per
S3
hour (train num
<- u
bers takeu from di
_ O- Date of last vision schedules}.
readjust
ment.
5
=5
2.2
5*
Lb:
1,300 July 1, 1885
1,069 July 1, 1885
2,690 July L 1885
410 July 1, 1885
1,920 July 1, 1887
864 July 1, 1887
3,731 Mar.ll, 1884
407 July 1, 1887
334 July 1, 1887
654 July 1, 18S7
4,231 July 1, 1887
3.S63 July 1, 1887
9,310 July 1, 1887
701 July 1, 1886
526 July 1, 1885
266 Mar.30, 1887
2,289 July 1, 1886
1,831 July 1,1884
4,317 July 1,1884

23.08

24.84

24.48
26.88
11 28.20
1 22. 43
1 23.43
7 29.74|
1 20.57
1 23.801
181 21. 78|
tn 24.5'
i 21.00
18 24. 15
1 14
25 27. 481
13 20. 3l|
145 24
C01 18.91
8 19. 72|
1 25

23. 16|
23.01
1 2a 88j
ISJ 28. 20
32.621
c 23.92|
4 23
2 22.86
2 22.55
Ul 21.78
171 25.80
si 1. 33
1 24. 15
2 15
19. 681
T\
10 23. 04
140'Jl
GU2 19. 70
7 17. 89!
4 30

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black ilgurou).

s9
ao

~O r> &uaE
'lis

72 P
i

5*
170, 960 136. 55

31, 025
29,441
138, 077
212, 4301
212,430|
65, 73U

94.06
110. 28
145. 50 ()
145. 50 I1)
105.00

45, 072 144. 00

134,083 107, 09

Ft. In. Ft In.

J< 19 6 8 8
2i) 18 6 88 88
H 18 0 8 8
15
15
80
14
13

0
0
0
8
9

11 8

5 10

22 7
23 llj

8 91
0 0)

8 10 7 10
8 3 8 7
16 7 6 11
40 0 7 5i
22 0 8 10
0
2 "50 3
3
2 "45 a
1
1 >34t 10
54,385 74.50
3
1 15 9
68218
452 July 1,1887 681 18
197, 618 | 135.35 K8 23 6
0
217
828] July 1,1887
117
>;>
110,785 ,"101.17 -5 24 7
0
190, 296 130. 34 "8| 21 6
221
July 1,1884
1 '20
53,673
12
0
7
5
15120.17
171.48
1
22.861
July
1,1887
196
160
2613.71
54,938
175.
52
10
0
8
10
25
13.
93
1
646 July 1,1886
27113. 09 28 14. 12
125, 576 100.20
2| 26 2 9 3
3 21.90| 2 22. 69
3,402 July 1,1887
4 21. 16
121
144,846
26 2 9 3
132. 41
124.36 424.34
2,061 July 1,1866
103, 728 110. 46
20 0 8 9
219.88 1222.60
1,183 July 1,1887
17 3 7 4
49, 197 157. 18
15 6 8 4
755| July 1, 1884 17 17i
18 15 i
"Cars
rnn
from
Cairo,
111., to Waco, Tex., over
"Clerks appointed to Mackinaw City and Fort
Cairo, 111., and Texarkana, Ark., and Texar
Wayne. (See Mackinaw City and Grand
kana, Ark., and Waco, Tex., K. P. O. j 3 cars in
RapidsofR.route,
P. O.)225.67 miles, covered by Mack
Balance
u 234.reserve.
10 miles shown as West Point and Mobile
inaw City and Grand Rapids R. P. O.
"Department pays for 40-foot cars only.
R.P.O.
20 1 chief clerk. Now Orleans, La. ; 1 transfer clerk, "Cars also used on West Point and Mobile R.
P. O. ; ; 2 1reserve
Jackson, Tenn. ; 1 transfer olerk, Jackson, M 2 helpers
transfercars.
clerk, Corinth, Miss.
Miss.; 1 helper (Sonth Division).
* This line is ihviiled at Pine Bluff, Ark., into 91 Balance of route (63 miles) covered by Marion
andDivision,
RunningCalmar
Water,toDak.,
R. P.Iowa.
O.
Cairo, 111., and Pino Bluff, Ark., division (270.71
Sanborn,
miles), ami Pino Bluff and Tuxarkana, Ark., aB2East
helpers between Sanborn, Iowa, and Parker,
'51.76 miles).
38, 011
"13.434|
13, 434
58,270
304, 410
150, 716
403, 383

121.41
85.841
159. 66|
139
120. 38
122.79

606

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway post-officet in operation

Designation of railway postOftiCS.

(Lines upon which railway post" .is are paid for,'in
italics.)

I2
"5.8
>. u
*t
E2
-. <8
|j
f
P

t
Initial and terminal stations, running from
east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad Company).

Canandaigua and BaUvia, N

Canandaigua and Elmira, N. Y.

Mile*.
109.03 Cambridge City,Colunibus,Ind.(Penna.Co.)
Columbus, Madison, I ml. (Penna, Co.)
34.47 Cambridge Junction, Burlington, Vt. (Burl.
and Lam.).
39.03 Camden. Kingville, 8. C. (S.C. Rwy.)
68.10
Saint Joseph, Mo., Atchison, Kans. (H. and
St. J.).
50.17 Canandaigua, Batavia, N. Y. (N. Y. C.and
H. K.).
69.17 Canandaigua, Elmira, N. Y. (North. Cent)

Canastota and Elmira, X. V.

118.76 Canastota, Cortland, N. Y. (E. C.and N.).

Canton and Mechanic's Falls,

Me.
Canton and Sherodaville, Ohio.
Cape Girardeau and Wappapello, Mo.
Carbondale and Scranton, Fa..

25.52
4E 44
52.01
17.46

Cambridge City and

Lnd.
Cambridge Janction and BurLinirton, Vt.
Camden and Eingville, S. C
Cameron, Mo., and Atchison,

a
Sggo

i
22011
22006
2014
14018
28005
(part)
28030
6014
(part)
6063

= -3
1
le
a
63.58
45.75
34.40
39.28
36.28
2L79
50.62
69.99

6080 49.27

Cortland and Elmira. N. Y. (E. C. and JJJ.

6075
10
Canton, Mechanic's Falls, Me. (Rum. Falls
and Buck.).
(part)
Canton, Sherodsville, Ohio (Cleve. and ""21009
Canton).
(part)
Capo Girardeau, Wappapello, Mo. (C. G. S. 28045
Carbondale, Scranton, Pa. (Del. and Ilud. 8018
Canal Co.).

70.91
25 52
48.24
52.01
17.45

56.30 Carey, Delphos, Ohio (Cleve. and West). " 210R1 56.60
32.34 Carlisle, Iluntor's Bun, Pa. (Gettys. and ^052 '10. 00
Harris.).
(part)
Hunter's Run, Gettysbnrgh, Pa. (Gettys. 8155 22.79
and Harris.).
Carroll and Kingsloy, Iowa...
92.20 Carroll, Maple River, Iowa (Chi. and No. 23003 (")
West.).
(part)
Maple River, Wall Lake, Iowa (Chi. and 27038 "16. 70
No. West.).
part)
Wall Lake, Sao City, Iowa (Chi. and No. 27050 14.17
West.).
Sao City, Kingsley, Iowa (Chi. and No. 27089 68.40
West.).
Cartersville, Ga., and Broken
110.06 Cartersville. Ga., Broken Arrow, Ala. 15020 110. 06
(E. and W. R. R. or Ala.).
Arrow, Ala.
Caaeville and Ponttso, Mich.., 100. 73 Casovillo, Pontine, Mich. (P. O. and P. A.).. 24064 .100.73
Cayuga and Ithaca, N. Y
39.11 Cayuga and Ithaca, N. Y. (Gen., Ith., 6089 38.97
and Sayro).
Cecil and West
110.75 Cecil. West Alexandria, Ohio (CintL Jack. "21075 110.74
and Mack.).
Ohio.
107. 40 Cedar F:ills, Dos Moines, Iowa (Chi., St. 27056 107. 40
Cedar Falls and Des Moines,
P. and K. City).
Iowa.
Cedar Rapid* and Council 6 I 270. 77 Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Iowa (Chi.
273. B
and No. West.).
Muft, Iowa.
1 6 trips per week between Cambridge City and
helper to Qnincy and Kansas City line be
tween Brookfield and Cameron, Mo. (67 miles).
Madison (U>9.03 miles), and 6 trips per week
between Columbus and Madison (45.59 miles), " 30 railos covered by Batavia and Buffalo R. P. O.
making doublo daily service, except Sunday, 6 In reserve.
7 Clerk relieved every third week by an Elmira
between Columbus and Madison, lnd.
uudaud
Williamsport
clerk.
* Reserve car.
clerks shown
in route 60S0.
1 171. 51 miles of ronte 28005, between Quincy, 111., Cars
and Kansas ' ity. Mo., covered by (juincy, 111, Balance of route covered by closed-pouch service
between Canton and Gilbertville (1.03 miles).
and Kansas City, Mo., R. P. O.
'Clerk on this line alternates with one clerk on 10 Balance of line (60 miles) shown on Cleveland
and Coshocton R. P. O.
Quincy and Kansas City line between Brookfield, Mo., and Atchison, KanB., acting as 11 1 car In reserve.
Carey and Delphos, Ohio
Carlisle and Gettysburgh, Fa.

RAILWAY MAIL SEKVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

607

in the United Stales on June&O, 1887Continued.

o *<
I
2
--

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken from di
Date oflost vision schedules).
rdadjustd .
3 f pi3 as
IS >
fir

Lbi.
253 July 1,1884
803 July 1, 1884
July 1. 1885
163 July 1, 1884
10, 773] July 1, 1887
1, July 1, 1887
241 July 1, 1885
2,367 July 1, 1885

102 21. 31
102 32. F7
104 22. 87
2 21.93
152'l9
10619
63 24
63:20

101 21. 19
101 22.87
107 22. 87
122.66
153 19
105U9
64124
P4 22
5 27. 60j 2 24.24
10 27.09 9 27.991

-= 5E3o a.V
-

0
t
Id
1

1.2
a
<

daily

0^
e S
mail
>t8.
li
cw
t- a aS
0
A
8s
0c1

96, 792 103. 08

21, 578 68. 94
24, 433 156.12'
24, 433
40, 953 123. 10l

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

#2

Ft In. Ft In.
18 6 9 6
1 8 9
6 10
1 20 0

7 0
6 0
8 2

100.34
14 8
15 0

931 July 1,1885

Jnly
July
July
July
891 July

1,1885
1,1885
1,1884
1,1887
1,1885

294 July 1, 1884

413 July 1, 1885

25. 92

1 24.84

4 25. 7S 1'25.6:
319.47, 4119. 99|
20. 38 38 20. 23
U
213
20.94 5,20.94!
22.75 9;2-\ 27,
20. 94 13 20. 94
13.34 2 13. 34
24.99 618.75

74,344 118.76

"10.
10,
M,
28,
20,

51. 04
96.88
104. 02
104. 70
112.60
64.

1
It
14 8
m1
io""6
2| 19 6
1 15 0 7 0
1 10 3J 6 9}
<")
<">
1
1

1
620 July 1, 1885
20.71 6 21. 70
(')
57,717 184.40
12, 894 July 1, 1887
31.50 92 31. 50
12 2
25.05
J, 163 July 1, 1887
20. 04
21. 2*5
24.29
821 July 1, 1887
25.60
26.18
490 July 1, 1887
68,898, 110.06
148 July 21, 1884
ta
8 0
U
7 3
63,057, 201.46
24llJnly 1, 1884 2 20. 34 1 20.
7 0
24,483| 78.22
408jJuly 1, 1885 15'24. 10, 8 24. 61
7
9 8
20.76
62,82t 110.75
189 Mar. 15, 1886 3 24.071
6 4
67,232 107.40
15 6
23.01
ewLluly 1, 1887 2 23. 01
197,662 135.3a <)
4| 2
12, 894 July L 1887 5 22. 56 0 22. 55|
197,662 135.381 ()
I
4! 2
:\. 9 J 4l24. 0'
u Triple daily service, except Sunday.
"Cecil
and
vTest
Manchester
R.
P.
0. extended
>s Cars and clerks shown on trains 6 and 5.
to West Alexandria, Ohio ; increase in distance 13. 07 miles, April 18, 1887.
14 K. P. O. service established on this lino Septem
' Balance of route (216. 32 miles) covered bv Chi
ber 7, 18?6.
Iowa,
R. P. O.
" 8. 97 miles covered by closed-pouch service. (See n R.cago,
P. O.111.,
carsand
run Cedar
throughRapids,
between
Chicago,
111.,
Table C.)
and U. P. Transfer, Iowa. See Chicago, 111.
" Cars and clerks shown on route 8052.
Distance (4. 20 miles) covored bv Codar Rapids
andlino.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, R. P. O.
and Council
Bluffs,
Iowa,
R. P.covered
U. by Des M'2Dav
clerks detailed to transfer duty at Council
'Balance
of route
(64.72
miles)
Moines and Sioux City, Iowa, R. P. O.
Bluffs, Iowa.
1 car held in reserve.
Night lino.

608

EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTEB-GENEBAL.

Table Aa.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway post(Lines npon which railwaypostoffice cars are paid for, in
italics.)

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

-a .
ft
c :

5.2

Cedar Rapids, Ottomwa, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Watertown. Dak.
Centralia and Cairo, HI
Chadron, Nebr., and Douglas,
Wyo.
Chambersburgh and Richmond
,Pa.

Champaign and Havana, HI ..

Chanute and Cedar Vale,
Kans.'
Charleston, S. C, and Augusta,
Ga.
Charlotte, N. C, and Atlanta,
Oa.
Charlotte, X. C, and Angnsta,
Ga.
Chatham and New York, N. Y.

Mile:
90.94 Cedar Rapids, Ottamwa, Iowa (Chi., Mil. 27047
and St. P.).
400. 33 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Watertown, Dak. 27003!
(Burl., C. Rap. and No.).
23020
112. 79 Centralia, Cairo, Ills. (Illinois Central)
(part)
140. 38 Chadron, Nebr., Douglas, Wyo. (Fre., 34035
Elk. and Mo. Vail.).
31. 35 Chambersbnrgh and South Penn. Junc
8030
tion, Pa. (Cumb. Valley).
(part)
South Penn. Junction and Richmond 8071
Furnace, Pa. (Cniub. Valley).
Meroersbnrgh Junction and Mercers- 8145
burgh, Pa. (Cumb. Valley).
101.07 Champaign, Havana, 111. (Champ, and 23029
Hav.).
95.00 Chanute. Djdependence, Kane. (South. 10 33004
Kans.).
(part)
Independence, Cedar Vale, Kans. (C. K. 33053
and W.).
139.22 Charleston, Branchville, S. C. (S. C. R R.) .. "14003
(part)
Branchville, S. C.AngnsU, Ga. (S. C. R R.) 14017
26a 22 Charlotte, N. C, Atlanta, Ga. (R and D. R. 15001
R.).
192.00 Charlotte, N. C. Augusta, Ga. (C. C. and A. 13007
RR.).
130. 44 Chatham, and New York, N. T. (Harlem 6022
".Y.C.and H. R.).

90.94
399.80
113. 43
140.38
C)
19.38
2.64
10L07
n
56.121
(")
7a 43
268.03
192.56
130.98

Tenn., Atlanta, Ga. (W.and 15002| 13a 47

ARB.).
241.54 Chattanooga,Ooltewah, Tenn. (E.T.V. and 19002 (")
Tenn., and MaG. R R).
Ooltewah. Tenn., Cohntta, Ga. (E. T., V. 190111 11.85
and G. R R).
Cohntta, Rome, Ga. (E. T., V. and G. R 1701oj "55.20
R.).
(part)
Rome, Macon, Ga. (E. T., V. and G. R R.) 15013 "160.20
(part)
310.83 Chattanooga, Memphis, Tenn. (Mom. and 17005 310. 40
Chattanooga and Memphis,
Charles.).
Tenn.
Chattanooga, Tenn., Meridian, 295.71 Chattanooga, Tenn., Meridian, Miss. (A G. 17015 295.45
S. RR.).
Miss.
Cheneyville and Lafayette, La
00.20 Cheneyville, La Fayette, La. (M., L. and 30003 "60.20
T.RR.).
(part)
107. 39 Cheyenne, Wyo., Denver, Colo. (D. P. Rwy. Sun 107.39
Cheyenne, Wyo., and Denver,
and T. Co.).
Colo.
1 1 of these cars in reserve.
"Distance on route 33,004 (39.20 miles), covered
' East Division, Cedar Rapids, to Estherville,
by Knnin City, Mo., and Kiowa., Kans., K.
Iowa,
1 elerk detailed to transfer duty at Cedar Rap 11 62.P.79O.miles shown as Columbia and Charleston
ids, Iowa.
RP. O.
4 West Division, Estherville, Iowa, to Water- " Cars also nsed by Columbia and Charleston R.
town,
Dak.
Balance of route (252.10 miles) covered by " SeeP.O.
Washington and Charlotte R P. O.
audcovered
Centralia,by111.,
R. P. O. and Mar- 14 1 obief clerk, Fourth Division R M. S. ; 1 de
7.Chicago
10 miles,
Harrlsburg
tailed to office superintendent Fourth Division
R M. S. ; 4 helpers.
tiushurgh, R. P. O.
15 Reserve car.
' Cars
In reserve.
and clerks shown on route 8030.
"
Double
daily service, except Sunday.
New service ; not reported last year.
At

lanta, Oa.

13a 55

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

609

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

*Mo I_
ll
y
BJ
O
<5 ft

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken from di
vision
schedules).
Date of last
readjust
ment.
: -
= * I?
-:
si
5*
H 8 4

X6.
430 July 1, 1887
1,076 July 1, 1887
10, 499 July 1, 1887
461 Oct 1, 1880
1,942 July 1, 1885
319Jaly 1, 1885
858 July 1, 1883
436 July 1, 1887
2, 740] July 1, 1880
264 Apr. 25, 1887
1.4021 July 1,1884
TO, July 1,1884
9,595 July 1,1884
2,082 July 1, 1884
l,469>July 1,1885
8,067 July 1,1884
,520 July
636 July
1,493 July
667 July
2, 220' July
2, 273 July
2,814 July
1,615 July

1,1884
1,1885
1,1884
1,1884
1,1884
1, 1884
1,1886
1,1880]

22,73|
23
24.38|
> 21. 87
14.91
128.39
18.87
122.6:
1 22. 4i:
9 20
101 22. 50
1
1
24.50
25
23
29.43
28.06

21. 82
24.59
20.02
120.24
! 16.05
123.66
! 17. 61
! 17. 59
123.32
10 20. 50
102 22. 5o!
3,
25
61 26.73
53 27
63 21
29 31. 43
13 19.89

2 26
425
12 25
1420
1423
23
1327
1427
1318
1423
3 26. 23 4 26. 79
21.50 0 21.50
5216
51
30126
302 20

39

oc
;1
is

a
Ei
o
so

56, 928
129,782
120, 824
70,606
87, 878
19,625

Inside dimen
sions of oars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

_- *81

OS o
k "33
-I
It

1
Ft. In. Ft. In.
10 0 8 11
9 1
9 1
9 1
0 0
9 3
15 44 8
8 (.

90.94
103. 60
12a 67
112. 70i
140. 38
62. 701

S
8
1

O
n
63,270' 10L07
69,330 95.00
101,631 139. 22

10 4 6 104,
9 5} 6 10
20 0 9 1
IS

7 195,801 134.11 m
7 195,8011
7 140, 160 128.' 00 m2 22 7
22
6 '"81, 655 101.35
1 20 2
1 20 8
6 81,055
I
101,142| lia70 li2
"5 50 0
101, 1421
41 10
101, 142
176, 324 120. 77
I 18 0
1 15 0

Trains 1, 2, 11 and 12 paid for forty cars only

trains 3 and 4 paid for flfty cars.
1 chief clerk. Atlanta, Ga. : 1 detailed to office
superintendent Fourth Division, R. iL S. ; 2
transfer clerks, Atlanta, Ga.
15.20 miles reported as Bristol and Chatt. K. P. 0.
M 197.00 miles ronortod as Home and Selma K. P.
Ohio; 12.12 miles closod pouches, Clevelandaud
Cohutta R. K. (See Table O. )
" 190.60 miles reported as Macon and Brunswick
K.P. O.
" 1 clerk detailod as transfer clerk, Chattanooga,
48r M G 87

sa

226, 900
215, 808
43,946
78,395

124. 33
118.28
120. 40
107

20 0
15 0
2 45 0
1
42
ll| 18 100
24 1

8 11
'22
3
6
0
8 10
7 2
9 0

9 4

Tonn. i 1 clerk detailed to transfer duty, Grand

Junction, Tenn. : 1 clerk detailed to transfer
duty,
Memphis,
Tenn.
n To pay for
car service.
M 2 holpors.
u 149.67 miles reported as New Orleans and Hous
ton R. P. O.
" La Salle and Denver, Colo., R. P. O. also runs
over 6 miles of route 38007, between La Sallo
(n.o.) and Greeley, Colo., and Julesburgh and
Denver, Colo., R.P. O. runs over 47 miles be
tween La Sallo (n. 0.) and Donver, Colo.

610

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A.Statement of railway post-offices in operation
-iZ -

Designation of railway post*

office.
(Lines upon which railway post~ i can are" paid for, in
)

-=

Initial anil terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or nilorth
to southwest (with abbreviated title of
railroad company)

s3
o
-

2 .
c.5
II
o^

i.
Hile*.
116.40
473.50 Chicago, IU.,Bugby Jet., Wis. (Wis. Cen.).
Eugby Jet., Abbotsford, Wis. (Wis. Cen.) 25017 185.70
(part)
Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls. (Wis. Cen.).. 25020 54.60
(part)
Chippewa Falls, Wis., Saint Paul, Minn. 25061 104.69
(Wis. Central).
Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Minn. (St P., 26006 P>
(part)
Minna, and Man ).
Chicago, III., and Burlington,
207.50 Chicago, 111., Burlington, Iowa (Chi., Burl. 23007 206
and Qcy.).
Iowa.
Chicago, HI., and Cedar Rapid*,
220.40 Chicago. DX, Cedar Bapids,Iowa (Chi and "23003 216.32
(part)
Iowa.
No.West).
Chicago and Centralia, IU
252.96 Chicago, Centralia, HI. (Illinois Central)... '23020 252. lo|
(part)
Chicago, III., <
307. 16 Chicago, Kankakee, HI. (Illinois Central). 23020 <">
(part)
Ohio.
Kankakee, 111., La Fayette, Ind. (Cin., La. 22029 72.75
Fay. and Chic).
La Favotte, Indianapolis, Ind. (Cin., Ind., 22005 64.79
St. L. and Chic).
Indianapolis, Ind., Cincinnati, Ohio (Cin., 22003 111.40
Ind., St. h. and Chic,.
Chicago, Decatur.Ill., andSaint 2so. m Chicago, Bement, I1L(Wab.,St L. andPac.) . "23060 152.86
Louis, Mo.
(part)
Bement, Decatur, HI. (Wab., St L. and Pac.) 21019 Ct
(part)
Decatur, 111., Saint Louis, Mo. (Wab., St 23023 113.44
L. and I'ac).
Chicago, Forretton, III.,and Du
200. 04 Chicago, Aurora, TIL (Chi., Burl, and Q cy) 23007
(part)
buque, Iowa.
Aurora, Forrcston, 111. (Chic, and Iowa) . . 23036 n
Forreston, 111., Dubuque, Iowa (Illinois 23021 ()
(part)
Central).
Chicago, Freeport, III, and Du
189. 72 Chicago, Freeport HI. (Chi. and No. West) . 23002 121.39!
buque, Iowa.
Freeport, 111., Dubuque, Iowa (Illinois Cen 23021 (SI)
(part)
tral).
Chicago, 111., and Louisville,
323. 37 Chicago, 111., Monon, Ind. (Louis., New Alb. 22038 83.52
(part)
Ky.
and .Chic).
Monon, Louisville Junction, Ind. (Louis., "22008 234.05
(part)
New Alb. and Chic).
Day line.
1 East
Division,
Chicago,
III.,
to
Neenah,
Wis.
Two helpers on Western Division, between 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk at Burlington,
Neenah
and
Chippewa
Falls,
Wis.
Iowa; 6 clerks detailed to transfer duty at
Balance of route oovered by Ashland and Abbots.
Chicago, 111. : 2 at Burlington, Iowa, and 1 at
Galesburgh, 111. ; 2 helpers on fast mall between
ford, Wis., B.P. O. (133.30 miles), and between
Milwaukee and Bugby Junction, Wis. (30.66
Chicago and Galesburgh, 111., 163 miles.
miles),
by
closed
pouches.
(See
Table
C.)
11
Fast
mall.
West Division, Neenah, Wis., to Minneapolis, " Balance
of ronto (273.82 miles) covered bv Cedar
Rapids
and Council
Bluffs,Chicago,
Iowa, B.P.
Minn.
Balance of route (10.81 miles), Chippewa Falls 'Cars run through
between
111., O.
and TJ.
and
Eau
Claire,
Wis.,
covered
by
closed
pouches
P.
Transfer,
Towa,
covering
Cedar
Eapids
and
(See Table Ca.)
Counoil
Bluffs.
Iowa,
B.
P.
0.
Eeserve.
"
2
helpers
on
night
line
between
Chicago,
IU.,
Distance (10.08 miles) covered by Neche, Dak.,
and Stanwood, Iowa. Three clerks detailed
and Saint Paul, Minn., E. P. 0.
to clerical duty at office ofsuperintendent, Chi
cago. III.
"Night line.
" Balance of route (113.43 miles) covered by Cen
tralia and Cairo, 111., B. P. O.

Chicago, m., Abbotsford, Wis.,

and Minneapolis, Minn.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

611

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

16

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken from di a ~
vision schedules). o3 a
Bate
of
last
as readjust
ment.
^ Si
.5 St
-g
Ho

Zbt.
1,501] July 1, 1887
i July 1, 1887
1,465i July 1, 1887
1,374, I July 1,1887
4,937. July 1,1887
54,621 Mar.11,1884
12,894 Jnly 1, 1887
10,499 July 1, 1887
10,499 July 1,1887
20, 239 Jnly 1, 1884
21,442 Jnly 1, 1884
18,154 Jnly 1, 1884
1,085 Jnly 1, 1887
11,242 Jnly 1, 1884
12,380 Jnly 1, 1887
54,621 Mar.11,1884
5,877 July 1, 1887
4,579 July 1, 1887
5,003 Jnly 1, 1887
4, 579 Jnly 1, 1887
785 Jnly 1, 1884

5 25. 87|
5^9. 57
127.46
1 28. 50
1 26. 17
1 I 14. 24
5 25. 48
7 37. 74
3 25.56
5^26.33
1 24. 40
3 28. 01
4 27. 93|
3 23. 94
31.58
27. 29
31.62
29.
33.42
32. 68
26.20
-20
25.21
26.12
24.47
24. 02

27.71
6 27. 60!
2 27. 46
2 25. 20[
2 27. 91
2 18. 31
6 2&
s
4[26.
6 24.
2 I 22.
4 21.
1
I
1
i1
51
1
E
|27.22
26.12
25.
24. 09!
02

ta
tO 35

a
5

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

Sag
p

117, 156 124.761

179, 255 143. 1'

"7
"2 00 Si
"3
0
"2
0
l|
0
2
ii
2
M
(p
<t
I

179,5371 143.40!

25 7
25 6

9 2J

40 I
40 1.

8 Hi
8 Hi

125, 225 133. 36,

d
5

3
; 2
'I
b si
a |1
A

Ft. In. Ft. In.

21 0 9 4
30 2 9 3
30 4 9 5

103. 75
103. 75
110. 20
110. 20
126. 48
126. 48
153. 58

151,475
151,475
160, 892
160, 892
158, 353
184,661
192, 2821
224, 227

9
99
9

Si
8J
:n
5

24. 28
50 0 9 6
118, 765
27.52
2|25.80j
14 0 9 2
5 25. 90
26. 55 6 202. 430 161. 68
20 0 9 2
3 27.24
24.70 7 55, 620
.20 6|30. 19 6
4127.84 7
11 2 helpers on diy line between Chicago and ** Distance (19.50 miles) covered by La Fayette
Ind., and(37.0
Quinoy,
R P.byO.Chioago, DX, and
Champaign, 111, 127.70 miles; 6 clerks de M Distance
miles)HL,
covered
tailed to transfer duty at Chicago, 111., and 1
at Grand Crossing, III. ; 2 clerks detailed as
Burlington, Iowa, R P. O.
printers, 1 as stenographer, and one in charge 1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at Chicago, 111 .,
and 1 clerk to clerical duty at office of superin
of dormitory at office superintendent, Chioago,
tendent, Chicago, III.
m.
CoveredbyHnesofthe Sixth Division, 55.87 miles. ** Distance
(81.57 miles) covered by Forreston and
Aurora, 111., R. P. O.
19 1 car in reserve.
* Distance (82.07 miles) coveredby Dubuque, Iowa,
* Day line, 4 crews, 4 clerks to crew.
and Mendota, 111., 14. P. O.
*> 1 clerk detailed to office superintendent, Fifth
10 1 clerk detailed to transfer dnty at Dubuque,
Division.
Night line, 4 crews, 6 clerks to crew.
Iowa, and 1 clerk detailed as porter at office of
Balance of route covered by Bement and Effing
superintendent, Chioago, 111.
ham, HI., R. P. O. (52.60 miles), and betweon Distance (68.80miles) covered by Dubuque, Iowa,
and Mendota, 111., R. P. O.
Shumway and A 1 .anient (10.53 miles) by closed
"Balance of routes covered by Michigan City,
ponches. (See Table C".)
Monon and Indianapolis R P. O.
1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at East Saint Night
service placed on this line April 6, 1887.
Louis, 1.1.

612

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway post,

office.
(Lines npon which railway postoffloe cars are paid for, In
Uatiei.)

Chi.icago, 111., McGregor,; Iowa,

nd Saint Paul, Minn.

Chicago, IB., and MinneapolU,

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to Bontheast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Mile*.
450.03 [Chicago, Kittridge, 111. (Chi., Mil. and St P.)
Kittridge, Savanna, IU.(Chi., Mil andSt P.)
Savanna, 111., Sabula Junction, Iowa (Chi.
Mil. and St. P.).
Sabula Junction, McGregor, Iowa (Chi.,
Mil and St P.).
McGregor, Iowa, Saint Pan], Minn. (Chi.,
Mil. and St P.).
423. 15 Chicago, 111., Milwaukee, Wis. (Chi., Mil.
and St P.).
Milwankee, La Crosse, Wis. (Chi, Mil. and
St P.).

Chicago and Pekln, SI..

23054 (')
25024 (4)
(part) ()
27028
(part) 43.50
'27012
(part)
20909 212.43
23035 88. 16
2300.'

La Crosse, Wis., Minneapolis, Minn. (Chi., 26013 142.57

Mil. and St P.).
23017 (")
153. 00 Chicago, Joliet, HI (Chi. and Alton)
(part)
Joliet, Pekln, HI (Chi., S. Fe and Cal.) . . . 23051 US. 79

283.50 Chicago, Galcsburgh, HI (Chi, Burl and 23007 (')

(part)
Qoy.).
Galesburgh, Quinoy, HI. (Chi, Burl, and 23010 101.09
Qoy.).
Chicago, HI., Hichmond, Ind.,
205. 41 Chicago, HI, Richmond, Ind. (Chic, St 22009 225.16
and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Louis and Pitta.).
Richmond, Ind.. Hamilton, Ohio (Cin., 21025 45.06
Rich, and Chic).
Hamilton, Cincinnati, Ohio (Cin., Ham. and 21026 ()
(part)
Day.).
Chicago, III, and Saint Louit,
284.70 Chicago, HI., Saint Louis, Mo. (Chi. and 23017 28L 17
Mo.
Alton).
Chicago, Savanna, HI., and
233. 44 Chicago.Kittridge, HI. (Chl.Mil. and St. P.) 23054 116.50
Kittridge, Savanna, HI. (Chi., Mil. and St. 25024 <">
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
(part)
P.).
Savanna, HI, Marlon, Iowa (Chi., Mil. and 27023 89.28
fpart)
St P.).
Marion, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Chi, Mil. and 27020 (*)
St P.).
V>art)
Chicago and Streator, 111 .
97.70 Chicago, Aurora, HI (Chi., Burl, and Qcy.) . 23007 (")
(part)
Aurora, Streator, 111. (Chi., Burl, and Qcy.) | 23012 60.68
1 Distance (110.50 miles) covered by Chicago, Sa "Day line.
vanna, 111., and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, R P. O. 11 2 helpers west on trains 9 and 1 between Chicago,
111., and KiIbourne City, Wis., who returns dead
* Bast division, Chicago, III., to McGregor, Iowa,
head on 2 daily ; 2 helpers west on 9, Chicago,
1 2 helpers on West Division between McGregor,
III., to Milwaukee, Wis., who perform service
Iowa, and Austin, Minn.
Distance (22.0 miles) covered by Racine, Wis.,
on Milwaukee, Wis., and Chicago, HI., R. P. O.,
bound south ; 4 helpers west on 55, Chicago
and Rook Island, 111., K. P. O.
III., to La Crosse, wis., and east on 2 dailv ; 2
* Reserve.
helpers on 55, Chicago, III., to Watertown,Wis.,
'Distance (3.20 miles) covered by Chicago, Sa
and deadhead east on 4 daily ; 2 helpers west
vanna,
111.,
and
Cedar
Rapids,
Iowa,
R.
P.
O.
f Balance of ronte (121.47 miles) covered by La
on 3, Chiosgo, 111., to Brookfield. Wis., and east
on 2 daily; 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk at
Crosse, Wis., and Dubnque, Iowa, R. P. O., and
Saint Paul, Minn., 1 as ohief clerk at Mil
between Sabula and Clinton, Iowa (16.27 miles)
wankee, Wis., and 1 as chief clerk at Chicago,
by closed pouches. (See Table C**)
HI. ; 1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at Chi
-Balance of distance (53.10 miles) covered by La
cago, III., 1 at Milwaukee,Wis., and 1 at Minne
Crosse, Wis., and Dnbnqne, Iowa, R. P. O.
apolis, Minn. ; 2 clerks distributing mail for city
* West Division, McGregor, Iowa, to Saint Paul.
delivery at Minneapolis, Minn., and 1 for city
Minn.
Chicago and Quincy, III..

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

613

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

5-5

-fl is

Lb*.
8,012[ July 1, 1887
2,231 July 1, 1887
2,249 July 1, 1887
2,982 July 1, 1887
2,720 July 1, 1887
43,949 Mar.13, 1884
35,167 Mar. 9,1884
28,360 Mar. 9, 1884
14.824 July 1, 1887
2951
July 1, 1887

13,263 July 1, 1887

1,200
1, 605
5,577
14,1

July 1, 1884
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1887

a 012 July 1, 1887

2,231 July 1, 1887

3 24. 90
3 28. 09
3 20. 24
3|22.01
3 23.60
9]2a72
60;34. 47
3130.41
1I25.82
55 34. 93
3 2a 28
5 24. 74
1|24. 79|
65 31.68
2 30. OOi
1 14. 47

,2& 48[
26
19.92
17.65
22.56
31.34
31.34
2a 72
24.74
25.82
23.52
23. 62
25,92
25. 16
37.80,
2 14. 00,

3 2a 76
3 25. 05
125.
2 20 49
230. 03
2 31. 10
2 I 26.62
4 27.
1 26. 87]
J 26. 40,

8 24.451
4 23.53
2 24. 85
1 I 26.74
127.04
131.75
1 I 25.82
3 24. 70
4 29. 12
4 2a 09,

Inside dimen*
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway post*
office cars in
3* black figures).

S
co
V.x T.

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken from di
vision
schedules).
Date of last
readjust
ment.
H
.5 * .u3 .2 2
Es
--'=

a*
e

to
Is5-1

149, 050, 119.05

133,044
30a899
30b, 899
111, 428

7,

2, 249! July 1, 1887 | 120. 60| 4|22. 82|

768 Jnly 1, 1887 I 111'
I
54,621 Mar.ll, 18841 1:; _l. Co 1 1 'A " >
1,420 July 1, 1887 1 8l!26 I 84126
delivery at Saint Paul, Minn., ran between La
Crosse. Wis., and Saint Paul and Minneapolis
respectively.
"Fast mail
Short run, Chicago, 111., to Portage, "Wis.
14 Short ran, Milwaukee to La Crosse, WiB.
'* Distance (37.20 miles) covered by Chicago, EL,
and Saint Lonis, Mo., R. P. 0.
"Distance (163.00 miles) covered by Chicago, 111.,
and Burlington, Iowa. K. P. O.
"These cars ran through from Chicago, HI., to
Kansas City, Mo., covering Qulncy, 111., and
Kansas City, Mo., R P. O.
"Two helpers between Chicago and Galcsburgh,
m.
"Short run Galesbnrgh toQnincy, TIL
" " j Toledo and Cincinnati R. P. O., 25.40

106.26
141. 05
141. 05
118.60

Ft in. Ft In.
4U 3 0 I
30 4 0 3

14

50
60
40
to

"SO

3
1
3
0

0
0
0
0

3
3
3
3

123, 766 197.71

20 10

9 8

95,778 102. 00

12 0
11 10
10 0
9 6
51 4i
"1 44 1|
44 0
51 10
12 6
19 0

7 6

8
8
89
9

Hi
0J
9J
0
0

no
00
44
24
24

8
8

9
9

Hi
11
1
3
3

192, 355 131.75

73,000 100. 00
184,927 147. 70

178, 222, 142. 35

207. 831; 142. 35
146, 133' 110. 72

61, 160 07.70

si
3
oC
u6 3
I

0
0
6
6
0

"32

"32
"6

"1 27 34 8 9i
1| 35 5 I 8 91
* 1 2 helpers on night lino between Chicago and
Bloomington, 111., 120.50 miles. Three clerks
detailed to transfer duty at Chicago, HI.,
and three clerks detailed to clerical duty
at office superintendent, Chicago, Hi.
"Night line.
"2 helpers between Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and
Kirkland.
111.,miles)
165.5 miles.
Distance
(22.00
covered by Racine, Wis.,
and Rock Island, 111., R. P. O.
"Balunce of route (261.90 miles) covered by Ma
rlon and Council Binds, Iowa, R. P. O.
"Distance (5.40 miles) oovercd by Farley and Ce
dar Rapids, Iowa, R P. O.
"Distance (37.0 miles) covered by Chicago, Til.,
and Burlington, Iowa, U. P. O.
"Whole car.
"Whole car [ reserve.

614

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GEXERAL.

Table Aa.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway post(Linosnponwhich railway poet

office cars are paid for, in

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abhroviated title of
railroad company).
it
s

aI

MB.
180. 02 Chicago. Danville, 111. (Chi. and East 111.) 23012
Danville, 111., Terre Haute, Ind. (Chi. and
East. 111.).
Chicago, III, and Weet Liberty,
221. 52 Chicago, HI., Davenport, Iowa (Chi., E. 23015
lai d and Pac).
Iowa.
Davenport, "West Liberty, Iowa (Chi., E. 27014
Isl'd and Pac).
(part)
Chicago, IU., and Winona,
297. 70 Chicago, Harvard, Ul.(Ghi. and No. West.) 25009
(part)
Harvard, Caledonia Jet., HI. (Chi. and No. 25011
(part)
West. ).
Caledonia Jet., HI., Winona Jct.,Wis. (Chi. 25010
Wis. and No. West.).
Winona Jet., Wis., Winona, Minn. (Chi. 25014
and No. West.)
(part)
Janesville, EvanBville, Wis. (Chi. and No. '"25064
West.).
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Chatta
336. 02 Cincinnati, Ohio, Chattanooga, Tenn. (Cin., 20020
New Orleans, and Tex. Pac).
nooga, Tenn.
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio,
125.41 Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio (Cin. ,Ham. and 21026|
(part)
and Indianapolis, Ind.
Day.).
Hamilton, Ohio, Indianapolis, Hid. (Cin., 21024
Ham. and Ind.).
"20002
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Living155. 54 Covington, Paris, Ky. (Ky. Cent.)
(part)
,Ky.
Paris, Elchraond, Ky. (Ky.Cent.)
2003:
Richmond, Livingston, Ky. (Ky. Cent.)... 20018|
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louis
111.31 Cincinnati, Ohio, Louisville, Ky. (Louis. 20004
ville, Ky.
and Kash.).
Cincinnati, Ohio, and ft'aehville,
299. 51 Cincinnati, Ohio, Louisvillo, Ky. (Louis.
and Nash.).
Tenn.
Cincinnati Junction (n. o.), Saxon, Ky. 20017
(Louis and Nash.).
Louisville. Ky., Nashville, Tenn. (Louis. 20005 185
and Nash.).
Cincinnati, Ohio, North Vernon, Ind. (Ohio 22010 f=)
Cincinnati, Ohio, North Vernon, Ind., andLonisville, Ky.
and Miss.).
(part)
North Vernon, Ind., Louisville, Ky. (Ohio 22019
and Miss.).
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Saint
341. 48 Cincinnati, Ohio, East Saint Louis, 111. 22010
Louie, Mo.
(Ohio and Miss.).
Claremont, X. H., and Lowell,
104. 50 Claremont, Concord, N. H.(Bos. and Low.) . "1009
(part )
Concord, Nashua, N. H. (Concord)
1001
(Prt)
Nashua, N. H., Lowell, Mass. (Bos. and '3016|
(part)
Low.).
'* Apartment car service on day trains1 Reserve.
One of these i in
11 1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at Junction
Day line.
City, Ky. ; 1 clerk detailed to office of super
One clerk detailed as chief clerk at Des Moines.
intendent, Fifth Division.
Iowa. One clerk detailed to Chicago and 14 Full railway post-office service placed no
Omaha
through
register
run.
night trains
of thisand
lineCincinnati
DecemberK.1.P.1886.
> Covered
by Toledo
0. 25.40
Night line.
Balance of route (279.10) miles) covered by West
miles.
' Double daily service, except Sunday, placed on
Liberty and Council Bluffs, Iowa. H. P. O.
' Distance (62.70 miles) covered by Fort Howard, IT Closed
this lino
February
28, 1887.
pouches
on route
20002. between Paris
Wis., and Chicago, HI., E. P. 0.
1 Distance (15.0 miles) covered by Kenosha, Wis.,
and Lexington, Ky., 18.86 miles. (See Table
and
Bockford,
HI.,
E.P.
O.
CM
Balance of route (4.35 miles) covered by Winona ' Covered by Cincinnati and Nashville B. P. O.
110.10 miles.
Junction and La Crosse pouch service.
(See Table
CM between Chicago, HI., and " Clerks act as helpers to Cincinnati and Nash
'Night
line runs
ville night line on south trips running north
Janesville, Wis., over route 25,009, thence to
in apartment car on train 6, daily.
10
Clerks
are appointed to Cincinnati and Nash
Evaneville over route 25,004 j thence to Wi
nona, Minn., over routes 25,010 and 25,014.
ville E. P. O., and arc shown with that line.
11 1 car in reserve.
Chicago, ru., and Terre Hante,

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

615

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

- >.i
a= 1p.
teae
II
2
4> O

Average speed per

hoar (train nam*
bers taken from di
Date oflast vision schedules.
readjust
ment.
'At

Inside dimen*
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice
cars in
Tf
black figures).
=3 ? S
a* "Ha
2a

.3 a
sS3E

fil

x&.
2, 984 July 1, 1887
125.67
24.01
80ll
"" Julyl, 1887
123.37
26. 00|
12, 155 July 1, 1887
lU.44
28.50
3 28. 15
28.77
0,180i July 1, 1887
1-1. 56
25.90
3'2L64 4125. 06
7, 499 .Inly 1, 1887
7 26. 87 16 26. 87
13 26. 871 10 25. 95
1, 370 July 1, 1887
124.32 2 23. 09
7,507| July 1,1887
1 23.69 2 22.08
7 24.58 6 19. 35
5, 000 July 1, 1887
128.30 2 24.761
8 29. 72 4 25. 84
4, 138 July 1, 1887
7,24. 15 6 24. 15
4, 762 July 1, 1884
124.90 2 24. 72
5 28. 78 6 27.80
5, 577i July 1, 1884
8 33.8' 37 30. 48
3-< 31. in 31 33. 87
905 July 1, 1884
8 31. 52 37 32. 02
38 27. 99 3134.23
2, 480 July 1, 1884
2 25. 26 3 34. 32
2118.84 3 I 21. 30
552 Aug. 1,1883
1411 Apr.15,1884
2 9. 90 3 9.73
19, 548 July 1, 1884
"6.24.48
19, 548 July 1, 1884
125.92 4 I 26.94
27. 87 2 26.94
10, 822 July 1, 1884
13.50 4 18
15.00 2 18
16, 947 July 1, 1884
27.75 4 27. 96]
27.40 2 27.01!
18, 554 July 1, 1884
30.75 18 30.54
3, 270 July 1, 1884 10128.621 18 36. 57
18, 554 July 1, 1884
1 33. 26| 2 33. 15
529. 41 4 28.79
452 July 1, 1885 73 20. 331 12 21.43
11,733 Aug. 5, 1885 73 24. 13 12 29. 16!
14. 363 July 1, 1885 73 28. 41 12 32. 79
!1 2 clerks run south from Cincinnati to Louis
ville, Ky., with night line and north in apart
ment cars on train 6 ; 3 clerks act as helpers
between Louisville and Nashville, on trains 2
and 3 night lines ; 2 clerks act as helpers be
tween Cincinnati and Louisville on trains 1
and 4 day line; 3 clerks perform local servico
in apartment cars between Louisville and
Nashville, Teun., on trains 5 and 6 ; 1 clerk de
tailed as chief clerk at Louisville, Ky. ; 2
clerks detailed to transfer duty at Louisville,
Ky. j 1 clerk detailed to transfer duty Bowl
ing Green, Kv. ; 1 clerk detailed to transfer
duty, Nashville, Tenn. ; 1 clerk detailed to
office superintendent Fifth Division.
1 3 cars in reserve.
1 Covered by the Cincinnati and Saint Louis K.
P. O. 72.80 miles.
1 Mail apartment cars on this line run only be
tween North Vernon, Ind., and Louisvilie, Ky.
1 These olerks act as helpers to Cincinnati and

3
Mto
o
*3 ft.

&<S
s
S.9
a)"
So

u
|

1
-ohi2
1
to

101,709 110.70
161, 709 110.76

Ft. In. Ft. In.

25 0 9 2
17 3 6 8
50 0 9 4
49 4 U 4

217,321 148. 8!
186, 300 148. 85!

50 0
50 0

245, 295
142,472
78, 507 167.21
26, 5871

24 0
50 0
"3 11 0

97,308 103.69

13 0
14 0

9 0
9 0

81,256; 111.31
218, 642' 149. 75
218, 642!

15 7
4
50
- 43 00

9 0

(")
"40

81, 386 130. 01

17 0

9 0

250

249, 280 170.74!

249, 280
05,417 104. 50

50 0
2 14 2
"I 13

9 4
7
6 6

"39
2

112,69: 120. 01

0 5
9 6

26
10

"4
'18
144I
8 1 3

Saint Louis E. P. O. ; train 1, Cincinnati to

NorthVernon on west trips ; on east trips they
perform no service between North Vernonand
Cincinnati.
w 13 cars on line between Baltimore, Md., and
Saint Louis, Mo. (See Baltimore and Grafton
Third Division report for full-equipment of
line.)
9 2 clerkB detailed to duty office superintendent
Fifth Division; 1 clerk detailed to transfer
duty Vincennes, Did.
n Balance of route covered by closed.pouch servioe
botwoen Claremont and Claremont J unction
2.02 miles. (See Table CM
Covered by Saint Albans and Bos. K. P. 0. 36.28
miles.
" Eeserve cars.
*' Balance of route covered by Saint Albans and
Bos. K. P. O. 25.64 miles.
** Covered by Saint Albans and Bos. R. P. O.
14.211 "

616

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway pott-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines upon which railway poet
office cars are paid for. In
italict.)

Clarinda, Iowa, and Corning,

Mo.
Clarksburgh and Weston, W.
Va.
Clayton, Del., and Chestertown, Md.
Clayton, Del., andEaston, M.!
Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio
Cleveland and Coshocton, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio, Fort Wayne,
Ind., and Chicago, 111.
Cleveland, Hudson and Colum
bus, Ohio.
Cleveland, Ohio, and Indianapolit, Ind.
Clevelnnd and New Lisbon,
Ohio.
Cleveland, Ohio, and Pitts
burgh, Pa.

*2
te m

Initial and terminal stations, run nine from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Milet.
46.30 Clarinda, Korthborough, Iowa (Chi., BnrL
and Qoy.).
Xortbborough, Iowa, Corning, Mo. (K. C,
St. Jo. and C. Bl.).
20.05 Clarksburgh. Weston, W. V., (Clarks.,
Weston and Glonv.).
82.71 Clayton, Del., Chestcrtown, Md. (Bait, and
Del. Bav).
44.52 Clayton, Del., Easton, Md. (P. W. and B.).
244.06 Cleveland, Cincinnati, Ohio (Cleve., Col.,
Cin. and Ind.).
115.55 Cleveland, Canton, Ohio (Cleve. and Can
ton).
Cauton, Coshocton, Ohio (Cleve. and Can
ton).
310. 50 Cleveland, Ohio, Fort Wavne, Ind.,
Chicago, 111. IS. Y. C. and St. I,.).
171. 02 Cleveland, Iludson, Ohio (Penna. Co.)
Hudson, Columbus, Ohio (Cleve., Akron
and Col.).
283. 00 Cleveland, Galion, Ohio (Cleve., CoL, Cin.
and Ind.).
Galion, Ohio, Indianapolis, Ind. (Cleve.,
Col., Cin. nnd Ind.).
03.21 Cleveland, Nilcs, Ohio (N. T., Lake Erie
and West.).
Nilos, New Lisbon, Ohio (N. Y., Lake Erio
and West.).
140. 30 Cleveland, W'cllsville, Ohio (Penna. Co.).

P sO

27083
28046
12000
10012
9503
(part)
21042
21009
(part)
21092
21089
21006
(part)
21004
21042
(part)
21016
21005!
(part)
21037
21006

18.23
28.02
27.07
81.11
44. OB
244. 60
60.00
54.73
339.0
()
145. 15|
C)
204. 0'
<")
34.85
101. 29

WellsviUe, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Pa. (Penna. 21003 tn

Co.).
(part)
Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio . . .
113.37 Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio (L. S. and M. S.).. 21095, ()
(part)
Elyria. MilUmrv, Ohio (L. S. and IT. S.)... 21007 ()
Cleveland, Ohio, and Wheel
168. 61 Cleveland. Graiton, Ohio (Cleve., Col., Cin. 21042 (">
(part)
ing, W. Va.
and Ind.).
Grafton. Bridgeport, Ohio (Cleve., Lorain "21041 142.00
(part)
and Wheel.).
Cleveland, TonngBtown, Ohio,
136.84 Cleveland, Yonngstown, Ohio (N. T., ="21005 66
and Pittsburgh, Pa.
(part)
Lake Erie and Pitts.).1'
Youngstown, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Pa. (Pitts. 8123 65.83
and Lake Erie).
Cleveland and Zoar Station,Ohio
76.48 Cleveland, Zoar Station, Ohio (Vallev) .... 21073 76. 12
Clinton and Anamoao, Iowa . .
71.80 Clinton, Anamosa, Iowa (Chi. and No. 27024 71.99
West.).
Clinton and Iowa City, Iowa .
78.41 Clinton, Elmira (n. o.), Iowa (Bur., C. Rap. 27072 69.51
and North.).
Elmira (n. o ), Iowa City (Bur., C. Bap. 27048 8.90)
(parti
nnd North.).
Cloverdale and San Francisco,
85.46 Cloverdale, Son Francisco, Cal. (San Fran.
and North. Pao. R.K.).
Cal.
1 10.02 miles covered by closcd-pouoh service. Covered by Cleveland and Pittsburgh R. V. O.
(See Table C.)
20.10 miles.
' 1 car in reserve.
9 Covered by Cleveland and Cincinnati R. P. O.
* Day line ; night line.
80 miles.
* 2 clerks detailed to office superintendent Fifth 10 Cleveland and Cincinnati helpers assist in car
Division; 1 clerk detailed as ohief clerk, Co
on north trips of this R. P. O. between Crest
line and Cleveland.
lumbus, Ohio.
2 clerks act as helpers between Cleveland and 11 Covered by Cleveland, Youngstown, and Pitts
Delaware (day line) on tripB sonth, and Dela
burgh R P. O. 58.25 miles.
ware and Crestline on trips north. (See Cleve- " Clerks act as helpers to Cleveland, Yonngstown,
and Pittsburgh R. P. O. trains 72 and 63, be
and Indianapolis R. P. O.)
tween Cloveland and Niles, Ohio, daily except
* Balance of route shown on Canton and SherodsSunday.
ville R. P. O., 48.24 miles.
1 2 cars held in reserve.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

617

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Average speed per
hoar (train num
bers taken from < I l
vision
schcdulos).
Date of last
readjust
ment.

Zbf.
349 July 1, 1887
305 July 1, 1887
787 July 1, 1885
546I July 1, 1885
497 July 1, 1885
13, 788 July 1, 1884
389 July 1, 1884
303 Jaly 2,1883
623 July 1,1884
8,374I July 1, 1884
841. July 1, 1884
13,788I July 1, 1884
5,882! July 1, 1884
3,814I July 1,1884
313 July 1, 1884
8,374 July 1, 1884
4,986 July 1, 1884

87.21.87
16 25. 89
413.04

3 29. 09
3 28.90
I
72 34.27
7216.87
36 22. 93
38 2& 26
42 21.70
30 25. 15
38 26. 29
42 25.15
21 26. 70
25 I32. 31 22 30. 21 1
1123.17 4:25. 10
123.72 4 23.35
J5.R
72 33. 87
126.70
6) 26. 35
23.48
72 23. 93
25.48
6128.20
25. 34
1124.69
.23. 3:.
41 22. 15

8
!

ur3
29

ii

Si
1
'ill
, a u cs

29, 021 92. 72

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postomce oars in
black figures).

> S
5So&

Ft In. Ft. In.

11 10i 6 7i

52.10
65.42
89.04
122.33
115.55

10 0
8 3
10 10
40 0
14 0

6
5
C

213,153 170
107,059 114.01

20
15 0

9
9 0

206, 590 141.50

40 0

5 11

58,368 93.24

6 8

6 8

93, 462 99.53

93, 402
108, 989

19 8
19 9
20 2

9 1
8 11
9 0

16, 307
20, 470
27,870
178. 602
178,602
72,334

3i
2.3
Bo

0
7
6
3
6

it
40
70, 970 113. 37
69,142 July 1, 1885
8
9
17
67,483 107. S0|
32,042 July 1, 1885
18 8 9 4
105, 550 82.30
13,788 July 1, 1884
702 July 1, 1884
90, 871 109.45 117 18 2
3,814 July 1, 1884
99,871
3, 575 July 1, 1883
47, 876 76.48 f> 12 6 97 35
Apr. 1. 1881
716
1 12 2
44,947 71.60
445l Jaly 1,1887
1 13 8 9 1
49, 085 156.82
223 July 1, 1887
Jaly
1,
1887
028
2 10 3 8 U
62,385 85.46
1,754 July 1. 1886
"
Balance
of
rbnte
between Gmfton and Lorain
Three helpers on trains 37 and 42 running over
covered by closed pouch. Servico 16.33 miles.
wbolo
line.
(See Table
14 Covered by Pittsburgh and Bollalre E. P. O. " Clerks
of theCM
Cleveland and New Lisbon R. P.
48.20 miles.
O. act as helpers between Cleveland and Nilen,
" Shown
in report of New York and Chicago 'K
Ohio, distanoe 58.25 miles, on trains 72 and 63
P. O. appointed to New York and Chicago _R.
daily, exoept
' Clerks
of routeSunday.
covered by lines of Second D|.
P. O. j 1 clork assigned as helper botweon Balance
vision, 17.62 miles.
Elyrlaand East Toledo. Ohioj 1 olerk assigned 11 3 cars
reserve
aa helper between Cleveland and Toloilo, Clerksinmake
two round trips dailv.
Ohio. Thcso olerks run inward on New York a B.ilanco of route
(14.47 miles) Iowa City and
and Chicago R. P. O. train 12.
Riverside,
Iowa.
* Covered by Clevoland and Cincinnati R. P. O.,
25.10 miles.

618

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER -GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway poit-cfficet

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Linesupon which railway postofflce cars are paid for, in
italic:)

*~ i-

Initial and terminal stations, running from

eaat to west, north to south, or northwest
to sootboast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

0 0

If

Colmeaneil and Trinity, Tex..

Colton and National City, CaL
Columbia and Charleston, S. C
Colombia and Fayettevilie,
Tenn.
Colombia, Pa., and Perryville,
Md.

MiUt.
68.81
128.18
132.77
19.11
43.88

Colmeaneil, Trinity, Tex. (Mo. Pan.)

31046 66.81
Colton, National City, Cal. (Cal. South'u 46037, 128.00
R. It.).
(part)
Columbia, Charleston. S. C. (S. C. Rwy.).. 14003| 131.50
Columbia, Fayetteville, Tenn. (Nash., 19015 48.87
Chatt. and St. Louis).
Columbia. Pa., and Port Deposit, Md. 8124 39.62
(Penna.).
Port Deposit, Md., and Perryville, Md. 10023 4.49
(Penna.).
57.09 Columbia, Saint Joseph, Tenn. (Nash, and 1SK)1 56.74
Colombia and Saint Joseph,
Flor.).
Tenn.
136. 00 Columbia, Sumter, S.C. (W..C.&A.RR.). 14002 (1
Columbia, Snmter, and
(part)
Charleston, S. C.
Sumter, Lane's, S. C. (Cent K. K. of S. C.) . 14015 40.00]
Lane's,Charleston,S. C. (N. E. R. R. ofS. C). 14005
(part)
43.45 Columbus, Oconee, Nebr. (Om., Nlobr. and 34012
Colnmbna and Albion, Nebr.
K Hills).
(part)
OcoDoe, Albion, Nebr. (Om., Niobr. and B.
017| 34.17
Hills).
Columbos, Ohio and Ashland,
132.56 Columbus, Coal Grove, Ohio (Scioto Valley) 10511 132.00
Ky.
220.50 Columbus, Nebr., Atchison, Kans. (Bur. 33012 220.48
Columbus, Nebr., and Atchland Mo. River in Nebr.).
77.49 Columbus, Athens, Ohio (Col., Hock Vol. 21036! 77.44|
Columbus and Athena, Ohio..
and Tol.).
121.08 Columbus, Cincinnati, Ohio (Pitts., Cin. 21014 n
Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio
and St. Louis >.
117.68 Columbus, Midland City, Ohio (Col. and 21094 72. 73]
Colombns, Midland City, and
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cin. Mid.).
Midland Citv, Cincinnati, Ohio (Cin., 21028 <">
Wash, and baltn.).
(part)
96. 15 Columbus, Ga., Union Springs, Ala. (Cent. 170O8, "55. 00,
Columbus, Ga., and Montgom
ery, Ala.
ofGa.).
(part)
Union Springs, Montgomery, Ala. (N. 17002 (")
and E. R. It.).
(part)
185.22 Columbus, Ohio, Indianapolis, Ind. (Ind., 21C
Columbus, Springfield, Ohio,
1033 185.66
Bloom, and West.).
and Indianapolis, Ind.
121.60 Como, Buena Vista, Colo. (D. , S. P. & P.) . 380311'I 48.38
Como audU uuuison, Colo", ", "
Schwanders Station (n. o.), Gunnison, Colo. "38014 . 20.55|
(D., S. P. and P.).
(part)
70.77 Concordia, Junction City, Kans. (J. C. and 33015 70.77
Concordia and Junction City,
Ft.
K.).
Kans.
Corpus Chriatl and Laredo,
161. 60 Corpus Christ!, Laredo, Tex. (Mex.Nat.).. 310 I 101.60
Tex.
'196.53 U. P. Transfer (n. o.), Iowa, Kansas Citv, 28000, 201.401
Council Bluffs, Towa, and Kanaaa City, Mo.
Mo. (K C, St. J. and C. B.)
Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Mo263.50 Council Bluff*,Iowa,Pattonsburgh,Mo.(W., 28061 144.86]
berly, Mo.
St. L. and 1'.)
Pattonsburgh, Brunswick, Mo. (Wab. 28013, 79. 56
Western.)
Brunswick, Moberly, Mo. (Wab. West 2R004 ()
ern.)
(part) I
|
1 61 miles covered by Albuquerque and Los An* 1 car in resorve.
geles It. P. O., and reported in Seventh Divis "Covered by Pittsburgh and Cincinnati E.P.O.,
ion. For balance of route, 3.69 miles, see
120.05 miles.
Table C, San Bernardino and Colton R R.
11 Clerks on this route are appointed to Pittsburgh
* See Charleston and Augusta R. P. O.
and Cincinnati R. P. O., and are fthown with
that line.
1 1 transfer clerk, Columbia, S. C.
" 3 cam in reserve.
4 Cars and clerks shown on route 8124.
* Reported as Florence and Augusta R. P. O.
"Covered by Grafton and Cincinnati R. P. O., 4;.. 00
* Reported as Wil. and Jacksonville R. P. O.
miles.
'Distance (9.10 miles) covered by Norfolk and "30.70 miles reported as Fort Valley and Troy It
P.O.
Columbus, Nebr., R P. O.
* Clerks make two round trips daily, exoept Sun "Reported in Macon and Montgomery R.P. O.
day.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

619

in operation in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued

"3 5*
3-3

II00
is
co

Average Bpeed per

hour (train num.
bers taken from di 3 f
Date of last vision schedules). z 2.
readjust
ment.
9w
.2 s
h
E=

X6.
164 July 1, 1886
927 July 1, 1886
1,462 July 1, 1884
139 July 1, 1884
216 July 1, 1885
306 July 1, 1885
162 June22,1885|
6,781 July 1, 1884
195 July 1, 1884
8,326 July 1, 1884
460 July 1, 1886
422 July 1, 1886
1,913 July 1, 1884
1,641 Jaii.15, 1883
1,135] July 1, 1884
20, 281 July 1, 1884
441 Jan. 1, 1885
24, 538; July 1, 1884
431 July 1, 1884
1,007 July 1, 1884
1,258 July 1, 1884
423 July 1,1885
385 May 26, 1884
1,156 July 1,1886
383 July 1, 1886
10,352 July 1, 1887
1,330 July 1, 1887
2, 012 July 1, 1887

47li 12.00
3 23.14!
62 33
2 12. 22
M 18.71
20 20.71
21 23. 09[
63 34
53 34
03 34
27.30
25. 63
4l22.
88|
c >>. 31
60124. 15|
23. 83
23. m
30.01
103 30. 30
107j22.9
107 30.00
55 24

47512.00|
4,21. 5'
35
12.22
23 19. 64
23 16. 24
22 24.31
52 35
52'35
52,35
70 21. 84
70 22. 78
5 I 23.10
3 21.82
59^23. 30
4 24. 40
2 23.83
12 28. 24
104 I 33. 5
108 22. 9
104 30. 00|
108.25.
561 24

4 26.21
431 16.00 43215.00
431 10.00 432115.00
262 24. 00 201 22.00
213. 00 1 13.00
2 26
4 24. 50
24.30
824
24. 30
824

7
w On account of snow on range, clerks now run be
tween Comoand Saint Elmo, Colo., only (72.73
miles).
" Thi line doubles 3.80 miles of route 38031 be
tween Soli wanders Station and Buena Vista,
Colo., each way.
"14.92 miles ofroute 38014 between Qunnison and
Castleton, Colo., covered by pouch service.
(See Table CM Service suspended on route
38014 between Saint Elmo and Gunnison. Colo.,
4a 46 miles from Jan. 1 to June 30, 1887, on
account of snow.
"Annual miles of service actually performed dur
ing year.

i
i
2. o
13
3 f

48,771
93, 571
96,922
30, 743
27, 469

*5
-_ _

Inside dimenftions of cars or

apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

IS - .2> <c
2^5
-<1
Ft. In. Ft. In.
16 6 9 2
8 2
11

133.62
128. 18
132.77
98. 22
87. 76

5 1
6 4
n
8 6
8 8

35, 738 114. 18

99, 280 136. 00

27, 200 86.90

10 5

9 0

132. 50
110. 25
103.32
121.08
150. 91

60,189 96.15,

15 0
19 8
15 11
18 0
19 0
24 0
10 0
12....

9
8
9
9
9
9
6
9

115,948 92.61
"70, 930 121. 60

22 0
16 H

82, 983
138, 033|
48,509
48, 509!
75, 796;
73, 668
73,668

51, 662
101, 162
143, 467
143, 407
192, 355]

141.54
107.73
131. 02
131.02
131.75

20
12
22
22
22
25
25

8
0
0
0
0
8
6J
0

2
8
5
0
0
0
8
1

9 3
9 2i|
"Double daily service'; last year there was only
single daily service.
.
Clerks do not run over branches of route 28006,
from Winthrop Junction to East Atchison,
Mo. (1.20 miles), and from Payne to Eastport,
Iowa (3.67 miles).
* 2 helpers, 1 on each line, between Kansas City
and Saint Joseph, Mo. (67 miles).
M 38.90 miles distance on route 28004 covered by
Saint Louis, Moberly and Kansas City, Mo.,
H.P.O.

620

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A\Statement of railway post-offices

Designation of railway poetoffice.

(Lines npon which railway post-1
office cars are paid for, in
italict.)

Covington and Norfolk, Nebr.

Cranberrv, N. C, and Johnson
City, Tenn.
Creighton and Norfolk, Nebr
Crestline, Ohio, and Chicago,
111.
Oreston and Cumberland, Iowa
Croston, Iowa, and St. Joseph,
Mo.
Crete and Red Cloud, Nebr. ..
Crookston.Minn., and Towner,
Dak.
Cuba and Salem, Mo
Cumberland, Md., and Pied
mont, W. Va.
Cumberland, Md., and Pitts
burgh, Pa.
Cnrwensville and Tyrone, Pa.
Dallas and Cleburne, Tex
Dallas and Kemp, Tex
Danbnry and South Norwalk,
Conn.
Dansvillo and Buffalo, N. Y...
Danville and Cairo, Dl

<2k9 "5a.B

Initial and torminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, ornortLwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Mile*.
73.98 Covington, Emerson, Nebr. (C, St. P. M.
andO.)
Emerson.Norfolk.Nebr. (C.St. P.,M. & O.).
34. 11 Cranberry, N. C, Johnsoa City, Tenn.
(E. Tenn. and Western N. C.)
42.40 Creighton. Norfolk, Nebr. (Fre., Elk. and
Mo. Vail ).
280.15 Crestline, O., Chicago, 111. (Pcnna. Co.)...
SO. 34 Creston, Cumberland, Iowa. (Chi. Burl.
and Qo'y.).
104.47 Creston, Iowa, Hopkins, Mo. (C.,B.and Q.)
Ilopkins, St. Joseph, Mo. (K.C., St. J.
andC.B.).
150. 11 Crete, Beatrice, Nebr. (Om. and So. West.)
Beatrice, Bed Cloud, Nebr. (Rep.Valley.) .
190.27 Crookston, Minn.. Devil's Lake, Dak. (St.
P., Minn, and Man.).
Devil's Lake, Towner, Dak. (St. P., Minn.
and Man.
41.00 Cuba Junction, Mo. (n. o.), Salem, Mo. (St.
L. and S. F.J.
33.73 Cumberland, Md., Piedmont, W. Va.
(Cumb. and Pa.).
150. 73 Cumberland, Md., Pittsburgh, Pa. (Balto.
and Ohio.).
47.45 Curwonsville, Tyrone, Pa. (Penna.)
54. 10 Dallas, Cleburne, Tex. (C-., Colo, and S. F.)
49.38 Dallas, Kemp, Tex. (Texas Trunk)
23.61 Danbury, So. Norwalk, Conn. (Dan.and Nor)

34003
(part)
34021
19018
34018
21002
(part)
27041
27007
28028
34006
34016
26039
'35020
(part)
28023
10011
8063
8035!
81035'
31031!
5013

()
47.09
34.11
42.53
(')
50.34
44. 30
59.13
30.57
120. 25
114.34
76.34
40.45
33.80
149.58
47.48
54.10
49.38
23.60

93.98 Dansville. N. T.,and Attica, N.V. (N.T., L.

65.18
E.and W.).
Atica, N. V.. and Buffalo, N. T. (N. T.,
L. E.and W.)
(part) (")
Danville, Cairo, DJs. (Cairo.Vino. and Chi.) MOM 259. 85!

Danville, Sidell. III. (Chi. and East 111.).

23041 23.76
Sidcll. Olney, ni. (Dan., Olney and O. R.)
23006 80.43|
Danville, Stuart, Va. (Danv. and New River) 11028i 7a 521
Davenport, Iowa, Altamont, Mo. (Chi., K. '270I7| 267. 10|
Isl'd and Pac).
t , 65.91
Altamont, Rushvillo, Mo. (Chi., R. Isl'd and
Pac.).
r.uHhville, Mo., Atchison, Kans. (Chi., R. 2S032| (It)
Isl'd and Pac ).
(part)
Dayton,
Ironton, Ohio (Dayton and Iron.) . . '21054 166.19
162.81
Dayton and Ironton, Ohio ....
(part)
70.60 Walla Walla, Wallula, Wash. (Walla Walla 43001 32.06
Dayton and Wallula, Wash...
and Col. Riv. It. R).
Dayton. Walla Walla, Wash. (Oreg. Riv. 43008, 38.54
and Nav. Co.)
40.30 Decherd, Fayettcville. Tenn. (Nash., 1900 40. 41
Decherd and Fayettoville,
Cbatt., and bt. Louis.).
Tenn.
Distance (27 miles) covered by Sionx City, 'Balanco of route, Towner and Mlnot, Dak(41.84 miles),
Iowa, and
Nebr.,
P. O. R. P. O.
Table
C .) covered by closed pouches. (See
Covered
by Omaha,
Pittsburgh
andit Chicago
Clerks register at Cuba, Mo., ffi, miles from Cuba
(279.50
miles).
Clerks on this route are appointed to Pittsburgh InJunction
reserve. (n. o.).
and Chicago K. P. O., and are shown with that
10
Reserve
car.
line.
11 1 helper between Pittsburgh and Connellsville
* Reserve.
(57.80 miles) daily, except Saturday and Sun
* 1 helper out of SaintJoseph rnns through three
day.
days in the week.
* Whole cars ; one in reserve.
Danville and OInoy, 111
Danville and Stuart, Va
Davenport.Iowa.and Atchison,
Kans.

108.82
78. 18
337. 35

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

621

in operation in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

trips
rNuomubnedr
of
Average speed per week.cwithlperorkB
hour (train num
bers taken from di
11
Dateoflast vision schedules).
readjust
11
ment.
No.Train outward. | . Train
No. inward.
ai
2S
3
>
j
Z6.
1,261 July 1, 1886 11 23.47 12 23.47 6
July 1, 1886 11 23.55 12 23.74
6
July 1, 1884
2 22
1 22
310 July 1, 1886 82 14.18 81 14.18 0
1 24.48 12 27.05 0
23,000 July 1, 1885
71
16.32 72 18.87 6
July
1,
1887
334
23
6128
July
1,
1887
63
0
2, 370
1127
6
2,166 July
Jl 1, 1887 12 29
5 23.52 6 23. 22 6
1,939 July 1, 1886
5l26. 72 6 24 63
3,020 July 1, 1886
1, 267 July 1, 1887 71I1&98 72|17. 52 6
7l|l9.08 72 20.29
52 14
6
188 July 1, 1887 5l!l4
217.41 1 ia 20 6
435 July 1, 1885
5 26. 86 C 30
0
3,200 July 1, 1885
l'l9. 37 218.37 6
735 July 1, 1885
1522
7
398 July 1, 1886 1622
2il3.50 1 13
6
69 July 1, 1886
1, 1885 13 24. 37 6 23.17 6
123.57 8 23.17 C
1, 078 July 1, 1885 17 24. 75 18l22. 34 6
5,787 July 1,1885 17,91! IIS lfi 9ft. ftfi 6
1 21. 96 2 21. 96 6
613 July 1, 1887
164
173
193
3,017
l.ess
160
1,156
819
188

July 1, 1887
July 1. 187
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
June 1, 1884
July 1, 1886
July 1, 1886
July 1, 1884

71 16.77
1I 9. 61
14 62
5 23. 92
20. 86
6 20
1 22.41
1 23.72
1 24.86
13 20.46
81 15. 15

72 17.07 . C
2 10. 18
1 13.65 6
6 23.40 6
c 20.84
. 19.90
2'20. 77 G
2 23. 72 7
2 25. 69 7
14 20.4U 7
62 17.95 6

s
'>
* i.
ou
it
If
pa
<a

mailNuorcmabres mailinwhareciacrhs
of

mAivrunlerasge
daily
by
crews.

46, 299 147.92

21, 353
26,542
175, 374
31,513
65,398

68.22
84.80
140. 07
100. 68
104.47

93. 069 150.11

119,109 126.81
25, 666
21,115
94, 357
29,704
39, 493
30, 912
14, 779
14,779
60,083

82.00
134. 92
100. 48
94.90
108. 20
9&76
94.44
127. 40

162, 153 129. 51

68, 121 108. 82
47, 670 152. 32
211, 181 168.68

105, 522 108.54

51, 538 141. 20

1ofcNtoluemrbkesr ofcNluapemrbkesr
Inside dimen
sions of oars or
apartments J
1pline.toointed
(railway postoffice cars in
apartments. black ttgnres). g iE
uO
ja
W
i
d
t
h
.
ua
!A
JV
Ft. In. Ft. In.
1 11 9 9 4
1
1
3
1
1
1

10
10
24
11
10
17

8
0
0
11
1
9

2 35 2
2 16 0
11
1
"1
2
1
1
1
1
1
"1
2
in
i
i
i
*i
i
i
i
i
"i

10
6
10
10
18
15
13
11
10
11
10
15
15

7
0
4
0
2
0
0
2
5
2
5
0
0

19
18
18
13
11
9
8
41
39

6
10
0
0
2
6
6
4
4

2 11 0
2 21 8

5
7
9
6
6
9

6
6
0
9
11
2

i 1
i 1
- (')
i 1
i 3

8 9
8 9

2
S

i
i

2
3

i
i
i
i
i
i

I
1
"4
1
1
1
1

"5

i
i
2

2
1
8

1
1

3
1

7 0 1
7 6
8 0 1
8 9
8 10 3
8 7 1
9 0 1
6 0 1
5 9
6 0 I
5 9
12 0 "1
7 10
(")
7 9 4
7 6
7 6
6 10
4 1 2
4 3
4 10 1
9 4 4
9 4
9 4
8 10

3
1

\
25,228 80.00

1 11 10

0 0

"Relieved every third week by a Rochester and 17 Whole cars.

"Distance (5 miles) covered by Atchison Junction,
u31.Elniira
13 mileaclerk.
covered by Hornellsville and Buffalo
Mo., and Atchison, Kans., R. P. O.
R. P. O. does not ruu to Wellston ; closed-pouch
R. P. O.
service between Ironton Junction and Wells14 Cars and clerks shown on mute 600C.
ton, Ohio; distance 3 miles. (See Table CM
"One clerk detailed to transfer duty at Danville,
Previous to June 5, 1837, R. P. O. was in two
11L
divisious, dividing at Wellston, Ohio.
1# Balance of route (68.90 milea) covered bv Tren
ton, Ho., and Leavenworth, Kans., R. P. 0. 1 "One reserve car.

622

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway post-offices in operation
J.
Sljf
aj

Designation of railway postoflice.

{Lines npon which railway postoffice cars are paid for, in
italics.)

Ei
1> Ji
ir
5 5

t_
37

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railrod company).
I

Miles.
Decorah and Cedar Rapids, 6 122.06 Decorah, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Bur.,C.Rap. 2700 122. 29|
Iowa.
and No. )
Delaware aiid Columbus, Ohio. 5 25.49 Delaware, Columbus,Ohio (Cleve., Col.,Cin. 21013 25.51
and Ind.)
Delphos and Cincinnati, Ohio1 Js5 130.64 Delphoa, Dayton, Ohio (Tol., Cin. and St, 21039 (*)
Louis. )
Dayton, Dodds, Ohio (Cin., Lob. and North.) 21061 24.
Dodds.'Clncinnat
(Cin., Leb.and Nor.) _'H>7S (')
Delphos and Dayton, Ohio.-.. 5 96.31 Delphos, Dayton,i, Ohio
Ohio (Tol., Cin. and St. 21039 S3.
35
Louis).
Delta, Pft., and Baltimore. Md. 3 47.83 Delta, Pa., Baltimore. Md. (Md. Central) . . . 10024 45. a
Delta and Sacramento^ Cal
46003| 85.10
s 209. 47 Delta, Tehama, Cal. (Southern Pao. Co.)
(part)
Tohama, Davisville, Cal. (Central Pao. R. 46022 111.64
R., lessee.)
Davisville, Sacramento, Cal. (Central Pao. 40001 O
R. R.)
(parti
Iteming, X. M., and Los An a 715. 30 Doming, N. Mex., Yuma, Ariz. (Southern 40001 467. 1S|
Pacifio).
geles, Gal.
Yuma, Ariz., Los Angeles, Cal. (Southern 16014 248.71
Pacific).
(part)
Denison and Houston, Tex
7 337. 09 Denison, Houston, Tex. (H. and T. C. )
31003 337. OB
Denison and San Antonio, Tex.1 7 '378.00 Denison, Whitesborough, Tex. (Mo. Pac.) "31022
(part)
Whitesborongh, Taylor, Tex. (Mo. Pao.) ... 31028 234. 05
Taylor, San Antonio, Tex. (L and G. N. ) . . . "31007 (")
(part)
Denison and Troup, Tex .
31017 103. 19j
7 147.44 Denison, Mineola, Tox. (Mo. Pao.)
Mineola, Troup, Tex. (I. and G. N.)
310321 44. 5*|
Denton and Dallas, Tex
31030| (.07
7 38.07
Tex. (D. and \V.)
Denver and Georgetown, Colo. 7 50.80
380031 (")
Colo. (Colo. Cent.)
(part
3S02u) 34. 09
Golden, Georgetown, Colo. (Colo. Cent.)
(part)
Denver and Leadville, Colo
7 150. 74 Denver, Leadvillo, Colo. (D., S. P. and P.) .. 38005 150. 74
Denver, Colo., andOgdon, Utah 7 772. 81 Denver, So. Pueblo, Colo. (D. and R. G.)
38001
(part) (*>
So. Pneblo, Salida, Colo. (D. and R. G.)
38019 C")
(part)
Salida, State Line, Colo. (D. and R. G.)
38012 244. 51
State Line, Colo., Ogdon, Utah (D. and R. 41002 313. 82
G.
W.).
38023 126.431
Denver and Pueblo, Colo .
7 M113.98 Denver, Pueblo, Colo. (D. T. and G.)
Manitou Juuotion (n. o.), Colorado Springs, 38025| . 92
Colo. (D.and R.G.)
Denver, Pueblo, and Leadv
7 278. 50 Denver, So. Pueblo, Colo. (D. and R. G.). 38001;120.<.9|
(part)
Colo."
So. Pueblo, Leadville, Colo. (D. and R. G.) 38019| 161.321
Des Molnea and Albia, Iowa . . . 6 68.46 Des Moines, Albia, Iowa (ChL Burl, and 27033| 68. 88
Q'cv).
Des Moines, Iowa, and Caines- 6 116.55 Dos Moines, Iowa, Caineaville, Mo. (D. M. | 27084] 117. 37
Oso. and So.).
ville, Mo.
1 Delphos and Cincinnati R. P. O. disoontined
ered by closed-pouch service. (See Table CM
June 3, 1887, and Delphos and Dayton and
Heuly and Delta, 40 ft. cars authorized.
DoddsandCincinatiR. P.O. established. (See '13.23 mdes of route 46001, Sacramento to Davis
ville, shown on Ogden and San Francisco R.
those lines. )
'Covered by Delphos and Dayton R. P. O. 93.35 253P.O.
miles of route 46014 covered by San Francisco
miles.
and Los Angeles R. P. O. Same cars run from
1 No service at present on route 21064.
San Francisoo, Cal.. to Deming, N. Mex. ; 40 ft.
* Covered by Dodds and CincinnatiR. P. O. 36.20
cars authorized to Los Angeles, Cal.
miles. to June 3, 1887, this R. P. O. was part of
Previous
91 car in reserve.
the Delphos and Cincinnati R. P. O., curtailed " 1 clerk detailed as assistant to ohiefclerk, Dallas,
Tex.
to end at Dayton, Ohio, deorease in distance
60.58miles
miles.of route 46003 covered by Red Bluff "This line is divided at Taylor, Tex., into two di
105.06
visionsDenison and Taylor, Tex., 259 miles,
and Taylor and San Antonio, Tex., 117 miles,
and Sacramento K. P. O. between Tehama and
Roseville. Balance of route, 96.47 miles, cov- "15. 59 miles of route 31022 between AVhitesbor

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

623

in the United States on Jane 30, 1887Continued.

"Z b
<-U-

Average speed per

hoar (train namberstaken from di
Date of last vision schedules).
readjust
p
ment.
*3S- .. - *5
Im
X^ Vr.
M
S!

'=5

Inside dimen
of cars or
3 sions
apartments
S (railway
postoffice cars in
'3= J3B black
figures).
S u 0 i
u- a ,
i
23D a1 ?*
3
S
4
la

Is-

Ft. In. Ft. In.

July 1, 1687 52 25. 30 51 24. 05
13 8 9 1
76, 409 122.06
2, 076 July 1, 1881
3 30. 61 2 30.61
10 4 8 4
15, 957 50.98
4981 July 1, 1884 23 8.75 22 6.68
90, 538
498 Jnly 1, 1884 14 23. 37 122.29
703 July 1. 1885 14 20. 68 1 'JO. 1 1
498 July 1, 1884 231 8.75 22 8.68
4,62 96.31
3451 July 1, 1885
95.66
9 16. 36 216.36
8 0 5 R
29,942!
152, 9131 104.73
1,323 July 1,1880 17,26. 42 16 26. 18
55 m
2, 44sJ July 1. 1886 17|3L 89 18 31.89
21, 862 July 1, 1886 13 26.40 14 31. 75
4,208^ July 1,1886 19 25. 73 SO 25.52
55 1] 9 53
522, 169 178.82
3, 880' July 1, 1886 19 27. 03 20 22.40
|
4,393 July 1,1886
21 "ll
2126
V25
246. 076 134.84 *4| 22 0
3, 852 July 1, 188C 153 21.30 154 21
1| "12
189, 070 103.60, ()
4, 003 July 1, 1886 153(21.30 l.-.l 21
2, 036| July 1, 1886 M 20
21 0 8 10
502 19
85, 410 117.00
7i:. July 1, 1886 19919
7 5
200 19
147.44
107,
631
853 July 1, 1886 4.V, 15
6 11
456 in
4,078 July 1,1888 193 12
6 11
7ft 14
12
IM
23,832
1, 496 July 1, 1886 381 14.50 182 14.50
7 5
37,084 101.60
1
2J,
14 11 7 5
842 July 1, 1886 3S1 14.50 38214.50
1,070 July 1, 1886 Ml 15
"I
110,040 100.49
40215
2,875! July 1,1886
8
7 26.50, 825
564, 151 193. 20
2,714 July 1, 1686
724
19 8
824
15 3
1,558 July 1,1886
7,22.40 8 I 21
13 5
1, 17" July l,ie86
722
8 21
389 July 1, 1880
105,105 143.98
24 7 9 1
227
1
63 July 1, 1880
1|27
2 27
1,073 July 1,1886
203,305 139.25
3 16 n 7 5
24
425
"1 15 ll 7 6
2, 714 July 1, 1886
4
23
IP 61 31 26. 66
1, 968 July 1, 1887 32C0.
4D, 970 68. 46
1 J7 0 9 0
171 July 1,1887
14.67 2 I 16.37
72,960 116.55
1 6 5 5 7*1
I
1 8 0
ough and Gainesville, Tex., covered by pouch " 120 miles distance on ronto 38001 covered by
service. (See Table C'.)
Denver, Pueblo, and Leadville, Colo., R. P. O.
"Cars on trains 153 and 154 shown under Hannibal, 11 97 miles distance on route 38019 covered by
Mo., and Denison, Tex., R. P. O.
Deuver, Pueblo, and LeadviHe, Colo., R. P. O.
" 110 miles distanco on route 31007 covered by "Clerks double route 38025 twice each round trip.
u Reported laBtyearas LeadviHe and Salida, Colo.,
Palestine
and
Laredo,
Tex.,
R.
P.
O.
ui helpers between Denison and Taylor, Tex..
60 miles: increased distance, 218.50 miles.
259 miles, and 1 helper between Taylor and
Denver, Colo., and Ogden, Utah, R. P. 0. also
Austin, Tex., 36 miles.
runs over route 36001 between Denver and bo.
Pueblo, Colo. (120 miles), and over route 38019
"16 miles distance on route 3800.1 covered by
between So. Pueblo and Salida, Colo., (97
IT InLaSalle
reserve.and Denver, Colo., K. P. O.
miles).
" 4.53 miles of route 38020 between Georgetown " 50 miles of route 38001, between So. Pueblo and
andCucharas, Colo., covered by Pueblo Silverand Silver Plume, Colo., oovered by pouoh ser
vice. (See Table C".)
ton, Colo., R. P. 0 and 86.94 miles between
CucharasandEl Moro, Colo., coveredby pouch
" 1 clerk detailed to transfer service, Denver,
Colo.
service. (See Tablo C.)

624

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway pott-offices in operation
t7

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines upon which railway postoffice cars are paid for, In .
italict.)

Initial and terminal stations,

oast to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

g
ou
B
3

S3
1
1
a

Milts.
'41.74 Des Moines, Harvey, Iowa (Wab., St. L. and 27060 44.74
Pac.).
163. 08 Des Moines, Keokuk, Iowa (Chi., K. Isl'd 27019 163.11
and Pac).
200.08 Des Moines, Avon, Iowa (Chi., Burl, and 27033 (J)
(part)
Q'cy)Avon, Indianola, Iowa (Chi.. Burl. & Q'cy) 27092 14.57
lndianola, Chariton, Iowa (Chi., Burl, and 27042 33.71
Q'cy).
Chariton, Bethany Jet., Iowa (Chi., Bnrl. 27006 50.45
and Q'cy).
(part)
Bethany Jet., Iowa, Albany, Mo. (Chi., 27061 46.76
Burl, and Q'oy).
Albany, St. Joseph, Mo. (Chi., Burl, and 28037 SI. 19
Q'cy).
Des Moines, Jewell, Iowa (Chi. and No. 27830 59.93
Des Moines and Sionx City,
West).
Iowa.
Jewell, Wall LakeJet., Iowa (Chi. and No. 27066 7X65
West).
Wall Lake Jet., Onawa, Iowa (Chi. and No. '27038 64.72
West).
(part)
Onawa, Sioux City, Iowa (S. C. and Pac.).. .'7029 ()
(part)
Des Moines, Somerset Jet., Iowa (Chi., K. 27015: 15.70
Des Moines and Wiutereot,
(part)
Isl'd
and
Pac.).
Iowa.
Somerset Jet., Winterset, Iowa (Chi., R 2707C 27.72
Isl'd and Pac.).
Detroit, Mich., and Chicago,
28C. 60 Detroit, Mich., Chicago, HI. (Mich. Cent.) . . 24006 285.10
III.
188.04 Detroit, Grand Haven, Mich. (D., G. H. 2102? 189.06
Detroit and Grand Haven,
and M).
Mien.
170. 65 Detroit, Jackson, Mich. (Mich. Cent.)
Detroit and Grand Rapids,
24006 ()
(part)
Mich."
Jackson, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Mich. 24010 94.72|
Cent.).
198. 61 Detroit, Mich., Denver, Ind. (W., St. L. I72207 186.1
Detroit, Mich., and Pern, Ind.
and P.).
(part)
Denver, Peru, Ind. (W., St. L. and P.) ... 22004 (")
(part)
274.49 Detroit, Jackson, Mich. (Mich. Cent.)
24006
Detroit, Three Elvers, Mich.,
(part) <")
and Chicago, 111.
Jackson, Niles, Mich. (Mich. Cent.)
24008' 104. 30
Niles, Mich., Chicago, Ills. (Mich. Cent.) .. 24006] C)
(part)
Detroit, Mich., and Toledo,
60.50 Detroit, Mich., Toledo, Ohio (Mich. Cent.) . 240351 59.50
Ohio (day line).
Detroit, Midi., and Toledo,
65.90 Detroit, Mich., Toledo, Ohio (L. S. and M. 24001 64.90
S.).
Ohio (night
line) Nebr.K.
DeWitt
and Superior.
85.75 Do Witt, Superior. Nebr. (Nebr. and Colo.). 34026 85.52
43. 73 Diokson, -Lt.n;i. Tenn. (Nash, and Tusca 19016 44.28
Dickson and iEtna, Tenn." . . .
loosa).
Dodds and Cincinnati, Ohio . .
36.73 Dodds. Cincinnati, Ohio (Cm., Lcb. and "21078 36.20
North.).
1 Cars rnn through between Moberly, Mo., and Balance of route (10.70 miles) covered by Carroll
and Kingaloy, Iowa, R P. O.
Des Moines, Iowa, covering Ottu'mwa. Iowa,
and Moberly, Mo., and DesMoines and Harvey, Distance (37.20 miles) covered by Sionx City and
Missouri Valley. Iowa, R. P. O.
Iowa, R. P. O.'s. (See Ottumwa, Iowa, and
Moberly, Mo., R P. O.) Thisllne wasreported 9 Balanceof route (6.73 miles) covered by Somerset
last year as Des Moines and Centreville, Iowa,
Junction and Indianola, Iowa, pouch-service.
R P. O. ; decreased distance rnn this year 49.72
(Seo Table C".)
10 Double service trains 2 and 3 daily except Sun*
miles.
day
; trains 9 and 16 daily.
1 One car In reserve.
8 Distance (7.50 miles) covered by Des Moines and u 1 car held in reserve.
13 4 clerks detailed to Detroit, Three Rivers, and
Albia,
Iowa,
R
P.
O.
1 helper between Bethany Junction, Iowa, and
Chicago R P. O. ; 1 clerk detailed to office ohief
clerk R M. S.. Detroit, Mich. ; 2 clerks detailed
Saint Joseph, Mo., 95 miles.
as transfer clerks at Detroit, Mich. ; 1 clerk
5 Reserve.
Balance of route (44.23 miles) covered by Beth
detailed as transfer clerk. Jackson, Mich.; 1
clerk detailed as transfer clerk, Michigan City,
any Junction, Iowa, and Grant City, Mo., R P.
Ind. ; 2 clerks assigued to trains 9 and 16 as
O.

Dee Moines and Harvey, Iowa.

Des Moines and Keokuk, Iowa.
Des Moines, la., and Saint Jo
seph, Mo.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

625

in Die United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Average speed per - hoar (train num a '
bers taken from di
Date of last vision schedules).
f rculjustment.
o . -

At
-~
."-'5 IS
1
Lbs.
24.40
485 July 1, 1687
24.
3. Si
1, 152 July 1, 1881
1,968 Jaly 1, 1887
2.50 42 25.
1,959 July 1, 1887
24.17 42 24. 1
1,997 July 1, 1887
21.20
42j23.
:
991 July 1, 1887
23. 29
25.23 42
a -3

1,017 July 1, 1887

1, 110 July 1,1887
2,398 Jaly 1, 1887
934 July 1, lri87
1,163 July 1, 1887
7,209 Jaly 1, 1887
643 July 1, 1887
599 July 1, 1887
16, 713 July 1, 1884
3,038 July 1, 1884
16, 713 July 1, 1884
1, 958 July 1, 1884
530 July 1, 1884
913 July 1, 1884
16, 713 July 1, 1884
834 July 1, 1884
16, 713 July 1, 1884
543 July 1, 1884
4, 631 July 1, 1884
411 Mai.30,1887
127 Feb.15, 1887
703 July 1, 1885

23.38,
30.21
K. 47
27.62
6.85
9.76
15.70
23. 70
3 30. 05
9 26.35;
3 22. 4.">
"l!25.20
15j26.72
107 30. 45
105 28. 89
51 JO. 84

61L27. 57
11,2a 23
301 32.31
"101 28.84
49 21. 38
61 9.47
14 20. 68

42 23. 38
42 22.75
65 21. 15
12:2a 51
72 22.84
10 29. 70
34 20.93
31 19.56
I 21. US
Hi 30.59
1 24.92
"8 21.
14 29.30
102 32. 19
104 32 19
52 29. 07
52 24
4 27. 52
62 24. 81
4 25.29
306 30.94
130 1L38
50 22.31
OS 9.47
1 20.11

>L
a- n.
IS
a|

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

," a
3 33

Ft. In. Ft. In.

28,007 89.48 (')
102, 088. 108. 72
125, 237 100. 03

149, 388 119. 32

16
22
20
13

6
8
!
3}

21 0
15 0

20, 855 85. 80

179, 408
209, 284
118,276
98, 595
106,1
59, 295
124, 330

helpers between Detroit and Battle Creek; 2

clerks assigned to trains 2 and 3 as helpers be
tween Chicago and Kalamazoo.
11 1 clerkdetailed as transfer clerk at Detroit. Mich.
1 clerk detailed as helper between Detroit and
Duraud,
Mioh.,1 and
67 miles.
u Clerks
on trains
8 run only between Detroit
and Grand Rapids, Mich., 157.50 miles, giving,
in connection with trains 3 and 6, double serv
ice between tbose points daily, except Sunday.
' " Double service between Jackson and Grand Rapids, Mich., 94.72 miles, daily, except Sunday.
M Shown in report of Detroit and Chicago R. t*. O.
"Balance of route, Denver to Logansport, Ind.,
18.33 miles, covered by closed-pouch service.
(See Table CM
48P M G 87-

3 S
o2

37,873
41,253|
53, 679
23, 846
2,738

9
8
9
7

0
9}
1
2

9 3
7 4

7 0

122. 86
143.34
94. 47
157.50
113.70 1
I
91. 72
132.40

44
60
22
21
15
15
10
10

137. 24

16 8
18 0

9 0
9 0

121.00
131. 8!)
171.50
87.40
73.46

17
36
12
7
8

8
9
9
4
5

10
0
0
0
7
6

10
0
0
0
0

I
II
9
8
9
9
8
10

0
7
0
0
6
4

8
0
0
5
6

18 Shown in report of Michigan City and Indianap

olis R. P. O.
"Clerks appointed to Detroit and Chicago E. P. O.
" On trips outward this olerk takes charge of reg
istered matter. Local service performed on
day lino.
11 1 clerk detailed to the New York and Chicago
K. P. O.
M Service
on this line was established this year.
a Dickson and Centreville R. P. O. extended to
.I'.i :m. Tenn. ; increase in distance, 9.59 miles,
February 1, 1887.
31 R. P. O. service established Juno 3, 1887 ; pre
vious to that time this line was a part of the
Delphos and Cincinnati R. P. O.

626

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

T/JJLE A8.Statement of railway post-ojfices in operation

Denization of railway po.-tt( Lines upon which railway post

office cars are paid for, in

m
II
>.
Ss
*SI
m k>a

Downingtown anil Now Hol

land, Pa.
Downs and Stockton, Kan* . .
Dresden and Cincinnati. Ohio.
Driftwood and Kud Hank Fur 2
nace, Pa.
Dubuque, Iowa and, Mendota, t;
111.
Dubuque and Sioux City, Iowa. c
<;
Duluth and Praiuerd, Minn
Dulnth, Minn., and Kau Claire, 8
Wis.

Duluth and Saint Paul, Minn . . J 0

Dnnkirk.N. T., and Titusville, o
Pa.
Dn Pont, Ga., and Gainesville, 1
Fla.
Dwight and 'Washington, lils.. 6
EaMon and Hazleton, Pa."
J

*-=
II
**
Ec ~-o

1 1 ill i ll and terminal stations, running from

east to went, north to aontb. or northwest
to southeast (with- abbreviated titla of
railroad company).
a=
'A

Downningtown and New Holland, Pa.

(Penna.).
42.00 Downs. Alton, Kans. (C. Brch. U. P.)
Alton, Stockton, Runs. (RookaCo.)
IKi. 30 Dresden. Morrow, Ohio (Cin. and Muskin
gum Val.).
Morrow, Cincinnati, Ohio (Pitta., Cin. and
St. Lools).
and Red Bank Furnace, Pa.
1U9. 98 Driftwood
(Alleg. v.i I i
132. 29 Dubuque, Iowa, Mendota, Ills. (Illinois
Central).
327.04 Dubuque, Sioux City, Iowa (Illinois Cen
tral.)
Duluth,
Braincrd, Minn. (North. Pac)
1M.C7
16U.80 Duluth. Minn.. Superior Junction, Wis.
(Chi., St. P.. Minn, and Om.).
Superior Jnnction, Chicago Junction, Wis.
(Chi., St P., M. and Om.).
.
Chicago Junction, Eau Claire, Wis. (Chi.,
St. P., M. and Om).
154.80 Duluth , Saint Panl, Minn. (St Panl and
Dal.).
91.41 Dunkirk. X. V., and Titusville, Pa. (Dunk.,
A. V. and P.).
119. 27 Du Pont, Ga., Gainesville, Fla. (S. F. and
W. Rwy.).
70. 13 Dwight, Washington, IlhMCht. and Alton)
69. 18 Easton, Pa., and Penn Haven Junction,
"45.50 Pa. (Lehihigh1 Valley).

804'
33029
33017
21029
21014
(part)
8076|
23021
(part)
27021

28.29
24. ft
19.07
148.73
C)
109. 91
132. 29
327.59

20011
25051
25028
(part)
25048
26007
6019
15036
23019
8010
(part)

114.67
69.94
C)
7.U
154.59
91.28
119.27
70.12
(")

Penn Haven Jnnction, Pa., and Hazleton, 8016 "14. 80

Pa. (Lehigh Valley).
(part)
East Saginaw ami Howard City,
Mich.
East Saginaw and Port Huron,
Mich."
Eatonton and Gordon, Ga
Eau Claire, Wis.,and Wabasha,
Minn.
Edgar and Curtis, Nebr

!) 81.51 East Saginaw, Alma, Mich. (D. L.andN.) . "24030 38.78:

(part)
Alma, noward City, Mich. (D. L.and N.). 24041 42. 73
:i 92.00 East Saglnaw.Zion.Mich. (P. Hand X.W.) 24025 78,85
Zion, Port Huron, Mich. (P. H. and X. W.) . 24042 (a)
(part)
15014 38.53
i 38.73 Eatonton, Gordon, Ga. (Cent, of Ga.)
i; 49.40 Eau Claire, Wis., Wabasha, Minn. (Chf., 25047 49.58
Mil. and St P.).
a 154.30 Edgar. Holdroge, Nebr. (Nebr. and Colo.). 34043 81. Ill
Holdrege. Elwood, Nobr. (Nebr. and Colo.) 34031 28.72
Elwoo<H Curtis, Nebr. (Nebr. and Colo.). .. 3404^ 44.32
Egan, Dak., and Sioux City, i; 125.38 Egan, Dak., Sioux Falls, Dak. (Chi., Mil. 35007 34.91
Iowa.
and St P.).
(part)
Sioux Falls, Elk Point, Dak. (Chi., Mil. 27034 70.36
and St. P.).
Elk Poiut, Dak., Sionx City, Iowa (Chi., 35001
Mil. and St P.).
(part)
1 I'revionsto November 15, 1886, twelve trips be- 1 Balance
4 In reserve.
of routo (212.85 miles) covered by Men
tween Dresden and Washington C. H., Ohio,
107.C6 miles, six trips residue. November 15, Oue
dota
and Centralia,
Ills.. R. P.
helper
between Mendota
andO.Freeport, 111.,
1886, all clerks run through to Cincinnati,
Ohio, making double daily service over whole
03.49 miles.
line, clerks on trains 6 and 7 running daily ; 7 Two helpers on day line between Dnbnqne and
dorks on trains Hand 12 daily, except Sunday.
Blairsburgh, Iowa, 162.8 miles. Two nelpers
January 31, 1887, run of clerks on trains 6 and 7,
on night line between Dubnque and Acklay,
oartftiled at Morrow, Ohio. 148.56 miles, mak
Iowa, 133 miles. One clerk detailed to trans
ing thirteen trips per week between Dresden,
fer duty at Sioux City, Iowa.
and Morrow, Ohio ; six trips residue. Sunday 9 Reserve
service on trains 6 and 7 discontinued April 10, 9 Distance (8.20 miles) covered by Ashland, Wis.,
1887.
and Saint Paul, Minn.. R. P. O.
'Covered
1 car in reserve.
every third week by a Buffalo and James
by the Pittsburgh andCiucinnati R. P. 10 Relieved
town clerk.
O., 30.30 miles.
11 Short run, New York and Elinira R. P. O.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

627

fti the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

If
-&

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken fromdiDato of Inst vision schedulca).
roadjuatiiinit.
=H

Lbs.
303 July
July
432 July
July
20, 281 July
684 July
4,579 July
3,922 July

3 *
a- up B.
- at
%\
. <o
4*
3~

1, 1883 2531 8. 8S,

1, 1880 3 -1
1, MM 63 21
1, 1881
27. 01
27.80
1, 1884
24.20
1, 1883
2 19. 11
1, 18S7
5I 23. 34
1, 1887
4 22.85
2 23. 39
477 July 1,1887
7 21.84
666 July 1, 1887 91 23.31
1,142 July 1, 1887 91 9
880 July 1,1887 91 24. 98
2 24.09
1,883 July 1, 1887
COS July 1, 1883
123.30
Feb. 11, 1885 56 24
307, July 1,1887 122124.01
3, 459 July 1, 1885 B
24. 22
645 July 1, 1885

04,21
thi
26.21
28. 33
22. <j:i
19. 30
24.80
24. 12
24. 26
8 1.93
92 23.46
82 9.84
92 24.98
1 2.08
4 23.80
o| 21
121 27.11
25.20
25.20
28
16.14
22. 20
17.76
21. 05|

July 1, 1884 13 21. 12

22.02
Mar.30,1887 13 21.31
!20.90
July 1, 1884
5 21. fit
1*3. 12
July 1, 1884
18
6 21.(2
3
July 1, 1884 22 14J 21 r;
July 1, 1887
1 ,22.8s| 3 22. 01
195 Feb.21, 1887 101 26.31 102 28. 31
12.' July 1, 1880 101 24. 33 102,21.91
211 Feb.21, 1887 101 21.35 1U2 21.9!
July 1, 1886
26. 18 7 2618
28.38
998| July 1, 1887
26 38
2 21. 98
838 Mar.30,1887
27.76
'* 52.50 miles covered by New York and Elmira K.
P.O.
13 Service performed in New York and Elmira R.
P. O.
14 Ono helper, Easton and Hazleton and return.
Double daily service and additional run 45.50
miles to Manch Chunk and return.
16 Clerk shown on trains two and eighteen.
17 8.80 miles covered by Hazleton and Sunburylt.
P. O.
'Cars
and clerks shown on routo 8010.
Remainder of ronto (7.20 miles), Alma to Ithaca,
ooverod by closed-pouch service (Seo Table
C'.)
527
443
248
575
154

=3
a?

si
it
I- =
la*
a 's is :
,M|
111
sua

17, 703 50.501

30,600 84. CO
115,908 133.54
'J"., ::2."
08,847
82,813
205, 1031
203, 103|
83, 709
100, 661

109. 98
131 29
131. 0.
131. 03
114. 07
160. 80|

90,905
57,223
87,007
43,901
43, 307
43, 307
28, 502

103. 20
100. 80
119.
140. 20;
97.96

51,015 108.CS
57, 630 138. 09
21,245 77. 4Cj
30, !I2I 98.80
90, 592
125. 38

Iusido dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

z s
3
o E;
a*

Ft. In. Ft. In.

6 5
8 1
3 19 0 8 9
'4 14 10 6 10
17
27
30
2 1
27
23
22

0
0
00
91J
2

13
II
15
14
13
13

10
0J
0
7j
9
0

21
10
9
9
15
18
9
8
20

10
3
8
6
9
5
0
6
2

l
l
5

8
9
9
9
9
8
9

9
0
0
0
0
11
4

2
3
'15

8
9
6
7
9

6
4
6
0
3

8
o
2
1

5 6
0 9
0

1
2

8 3
7 4
9 4

20 One clerk appointed to Ludington and Toledo K.

P. O., alternates between this line and tho
Manistee and East Saginaw R. P. O.
" Runs on routo 24,042, Zion to Port Huron, Mich.
(and 12.73 miles).
"Shown in report of Port Austin and Port Huron
K.
P. O. alternates between tho East Saginaw
n One clerk
anil Port Huron, Fort Gratiot, and Dotroit,
rfud Port
Huron Rthis
P. O.year.
n Service
on Anstin
this linoand
wasPort
established
M Balanceof routo(4.40miles)covered byLaCrosse,
Wis., and(20.82
Woonsocket,
Dak., R
O. City,
Distance
miloa) covored
byP.Sioux
Iowa, and Mitchell, Dak., R V. O.

628

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Aft.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway post{Line upon which railway postofHce cars are paid for, in
italia.)

and Rocky Mount, Y.i .

Elmira, N. Y., and Blossburgb,
Pa.
Elmira, N. Y., tad "Wilkes
Bam, Pa.*
Elmira, N. T., and Williamsport. Pa.
Emporia and Moline, Kans10. .
Erie and Pittsburgh, Pa
Junction, Vt., and Bos
ton, Mass.

Fairlandand Martinsville, Ind

Fairmount and Chester, Nebr
Fairmount, Dak., and Minne
apolis, Minn.
Fair Oaks and Brazil, Ind....
Fargo, Dak., Barnesrille.Minn.
and Saint Paul, Minn.

Fargo and La Monro, Dak

Farley and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Farmington and Lcwiston,
Me.
Fernandina and Orlando, Fla..
Flntnaton, Ala., and Pensacola,
Fla.
Florence, S. C, and Augusta,
Ga.

2
>. t* Initial and terminal stations, running fr-om
*B
east to west, north to south, or northwest
ao
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
= 3i.
railroad company).
11
II
mia.
37.26 Elba, Rocky Mount, Ya. (Frank Div. Va.
Mid.).
52. 41 Elmira,
N. Y., and Blossburgh, Pa. (N. Y.,
L.K.and W.).
124. 13 Elmira, N. Y., and Waverly, N. Y. (N. Y.,
L. E. and W.).
Waverly,v, V. I, and Wilkes Barrc.ra. (Lohigh Valley).
79.13 Elmira, N. Y., and Williamsport, Pa. (No.
Central).
86.41 Emporia, Howard. Kans. (A., T. and S. F.)
Howard, Moline, Kans. (K.C., E. and S.) .
148. 00 Erie, Pa., and Homewood, Pa. (Erie and
PitU.).
Homewood, Pa., and Pittsburgh, Pa. (P.,
E., W.and C).
Essex Junct, Bellows Falls, Vt (Ct Vermont).
Bellows Falls,Vt., Fitchburg, Mass. (Ches
hire) .
Fitchburg, Boston, Mass. (Fitchburg)
37. 78 Fairland, Martinsville, Ind. (Fair, Frank
and Martins).
48.00 Fairmount, Hobron, Nebr. (B. and M. It.
in Nebr.).
Hebron, Chester. Nebr. (Xebr. and Colo.)
102.00 Fairmount, Dak., Minneapolis, Minn.
(Minn, and Pao.).
118.89 Fair Oaks, Attica, Ind. (Chic, and Gt. Sou.)
Attica, Brazil, Ind. (Chic. and (It. Son.) ...
243. 30 Fargo, Dak.. Barnesville, Minn. (St P.,
Minn, and Man.).
Barnesville, St Cloud, Minn. (St P., Minn.
and Man.).
StClond, Minneapolis, Minn. (St P., Minn.
and Man.).
Minneapolis, St Paul, Minn. (St. P., Minn,
and Man.).
88. 15 Fargo, La Moure, Dak. (North Pac.)
57. 81 Farlev, Cedar Hapids, Iowa (Chi., Mil. and
St P.).
47.12 larmiugton, Leeds Junction, Me. (Me.
Cent).
Leeds Junotion, Lewiston, Me. (Mo. Cent.)
215.58 Fernandina, Waldo, Fla. (F. R and N.Co).
Waldo, Tavarcs, Fin. (F. R. and N. Co.)
Tavares, Orlando, Fla. (T. O. and A. R R.)
44. 8i Flomaton, Ala., Pensacola, Fla., (L. and
N. R R.).
164.37 Florence, Columbia, S.C.(W.C. and A. R.
R.).
Columbia, S. C, Angusta, Gi

1 Double daily service, except Sunday. Tioga

Junction and Lawrenceville, 3.20 miles.
5 15.59 milescovered by closed-pouch service. (See
Table CM
* Short run New York and Elmira R. P. O.
* 17.54 miles covered by Hew York and Dunkirk
R P. O.
8 Clerk shown on New York and Elmira R. P. O.
*10o miles covered by Now York and Elmira
R.P. O.
7 Cars and clerks shown on route No. fiOOl.
" Relieved every third week by the Cunandaigua
and Elmira'R. P. O.

li
I

'A
37.47
U9.35
(part)
6001 ()
(part)
8010
(part) o
8021 7a si
33023 77.65
33064 8.761
8044 112.95
21002 m
(part)
2003 127. 97
3055^ 64.60
"30211 <>
(part)
22016 38.35
34034 36.45
31024 1120
26058 192. 51
22028
.16. 34
22031 , 03.42
20005 (")
(part)
20004 m
(part)
20040 (*')
20000 m
35015 88.1a
27020 57.87
"3 30.30
(part)
T15 ()
(part)
10001 *84. 1$
(part)
10011 M.45
10022 32.93
44.84
14002

9 In reserve.
10 Reported last year as Emporia and Howard,
Kans.. R. P. O. ; increased distance, 8.76 miles.
11 One clerk detailed as transfer clerk at Erie, Pa.
"34.60 miles covered by Pittsburgh and Chicago
E. P. O.
11 Cars and clerks shown on rout* No. 8044.
14 Clerk detailed as transfer clerk, Rutland, Vt.
14 Balance of route covered by Boston and Troy
R, P. O., 55.80 miles.
16 Covered by Boston and Troy R P.O., 49.60 miles.
17 Two cars in reserve.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

G29

in the United States on Jane 30, 1887Continued.

Average speed per
bour (train num
bers taken from di
vision
schedules). 5 B.
Dato of last
reaujustmcnt.
a it J.-.1 -| a a teg
i oI
(II
<1 *

Insido dimen
sions of cats or
apartments
(railway postotlico cars in
black figures).

31
g

Lbx.
128 Jaly 1, 1885 41 12. 33
July 1, 188.'.
1 17. 94
12, 297, July 1, 1883
9 42. 09
3,459; July 1,1885
935
July 1; 1885
6 27. 81
28ll July L 1886 251 19. 20
2(15 Feb 21, 1887 251 19. 20
1, 305 July 1, 1885 24,22. DO
23, OOo' July 1, 1885
12.95
4, 099 July 1, 1865
19.41
3,374 July 1,1885
27.43
6, 508 July 1, 1883
29. 76|
116 July 1, 1884
11. 22
333 Mar.30,1887
1 15. Ooj
159 Jnly 1,1880
H.96
279 July 1, 1887
122.42
1 18.78
70| Mar. 17, 1884
311 Dec. 1,1880
ilia la
2,863 July 1, 1887
2 21. 54
4,496 July 1, 1887
2 23. 32
6,586 July 1, 1887
26.
[l8. 31
4.937 July 1, 1867
408 July 1, 1886
|20. 74
768 July 1, 1887
is. 27
870 July 1, 1885
24. 19
1,521 Peb.11,1885
13. 85
1,045 July 1, 1881
22.5
879 Feb. 15, 1886
19
593 Oct 15, 1885
|28
1,033 July 1, 1884
1*1
0,781 July 1, 1881
2, 082 July 1, 1881

20

43 10. 57
4 20
88 20.31
30 20. 31
8 23.29
252 19. 201
252 19.20
21 24.64'.
21 27.07 .
10 24. 4&'
in 28. 03, .
10 22.37
54 9.59
68 21.62
us 21.02
22.4
2 15. 43
2| 14. 86
1 26. 77
24. 57|
25.
18.31
20. 74
18.2
67 24. 19
67 16.14]
821
8)23.5
1 28
6jl7. 5
47|27
48 22

' Fair Oaks and Teddo It. P. O. extended to Brazil,

Ind., September 15, 1880; increase in distance,
42.10 miles.
"Distance (24.54 miles) covered by Necbo, Dak.,
and Saint Paul, Minn., R. P. 0.
"Distance (143.79 miles) covered by Boundary
Line and Saint Paul, Minn., R. P. O.
*' Distance (64.81 miles) covered by Boundary Line
and
Saint(10.68
Paul,miles)
Minn.,covered
R. P. O.by Neche, Dak.,
m Distance
and Saint Paul, Minn., H. P. 0.

=> Z H
S

4
Ft. In Ft. In.
5 3 5 1
1".
0 7
10 ..
20

23, 325 74. 52

32, 809 101. 82
77, 705 248. 20
n

1
1
1
C>
8 6 2
8 6
7 7 1
J

49, 535 98.8

54, 09.1 172.82
92, 018 93.60

13 ..
15...
12 0
2' I
15.

120. 93

2) 9
21 2
24 ....

6 10
6 10
6 10

23, 650j 75. 50

30,048 96.00

11 0
8 6

7 0
7 4

120, 505 12a 33

68,952 llS. 89
152, 313 121.68

16 5
11 0
21 6

7 2
7 0
9 4

55, 182 170. 30

36, 189 115.62
20. 497 94.24

17 5
18 1
14 6

9 1
7 7

157, 373 107. 79

29, 080 89.68
119, 990, 109.58

14 0
12 9
13 8
8 10
9 0

83 Balance of route covered by Bath and Lewiston

R. P. O., 15.03 miles, and closed-poucb service
between Leeds Junction and Lewiston, 16.32
miles.
C.)bv Skowhegan and Port
u Balance of(See
routeTable
covered
land R. P. O., 92.27 miles.
"Covered by Skowhegan and Portland R. P.O.,
10.66 miles.
86 71 miles shown as Waldo and Cedar Keys R.
P.O.
77 3 reserve cars.
28 110 miles reported in Wil. and Jacks. R. P. O.
29 Reportod in Charlotte and Angnsta R. P. 0.

630

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A'.Statement of railway pott-offices in operation

Designation of railway postotUco.

(Lines upon which rail way postotiice cars are paid fur, in
italic*.)

Initial and terminal stations, running from

eaat to west, njrth to south, or north west
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
2

I*

Florence ami Elliuwood, Kaun.1

Florence, and Winfield, Kan*.*
Fonda and Des Moines, Iowa .
Fond du Lac and Milwaukee
Wis.
Forreston and Ann>ra, III
Fort Branch and Mount Ver*
non, Ind.
Fort Gratiot, Mich., and Chi
cago, 111.
Fort Gratiot and Detroit, Mich.
Fort Howard, Wi$., and Chi
cago. IlL
Fort Howard, Wis , and Wi
nona, Minn.
Fort Scott, Kans.. and Joplin,
Mo.
Fort Scott and Kiowa, Kans.11.

Milet.
99. 01
75. 03
115. 17
64. 18
81.58
38.72
337.73
61.34
243. 33
215. 40
78.77
244. 91

Fort Smith, Ark., ami Leland,

Miss."

30C. 50

Fort Valley, Ga., and Troy,

150.20

Fort Wavno, Ind., and Cincin

nati, Ohio.

178. 81

Fort Worth and Guide, Tex.

63

Frankfort, Ind., id Saint

Louis, Mo.
Fredericksburg), and Orango
C. H., Va.
Fremont and Lincoln, Nebr
Gainesville and Galveston, Tex21

245. 44
38.92
52.67
411.60

Florence, F.llinwood, Kaus.(A.T. and S. F.)

Florence, Winfleld, Kans. (A., T. l 8. F.t
Fonda, Des Moines, Iowa (Wab., St. L. and
Pac.).
Fond dn Lac. Milwaukee, Wis. (Chi. and
No West).
Forreston, Aurora, III. (Cbi. and Iowa) ..
Fort Branch, Mount Vernon, Ind- (Evans.
and Terre Hante).
Fort Gratiot, Mich., Chicago, 111. (Cud
G. T ).
Fort Gratiot, Detroit, Mich. (Grand
Trunk).
Fort Howard, Wis., Chicago, 111. (Chi. and
No. West).
Fort Howard. Wis., Winona, Minn. (G.
Bav, Win. and St Paul).
Fort Scott Kana., Joplin, Mo. (K. C, Ft.
S. and G.).
Fort Scott, Anthony, Kans. (St L.. Ft. S.
and W.).
Anthony, Kiowa, Kans. (St L., Ft, S. and
W.).
Fort Smith, Little Rock, Ark. (StL.,LM.
and S.).
Little Hock. Arkansas City, Ark. (St L.,
I. M. and S.).
ArkansaaCity, Ark., Leland, Miss. (L., N.
O. and T.).
Fort Valley, Columbus, Ga. (S. W0
Columbns, Ga., Troy, Ala. (Cent of Ga)..
Fort Wavno, Cambridge City, Ind. (Ft.
Way., Cin. and Lou.).
Cambridge City, Ind., Harrison, Ohio
(White Water).
Harrison, Valley Junction, Ohio (Cln.,
Ind., St. Lou. and Chic).
Valley Junction. Cincinnati, Ohio. (Cin.,
Ind., St. Lou. and Chic).
Ft. Worth, Waxahachie, Tex. (Ft W. and
N. O.).
Waxahachie, Guide, Tex. (C. T. and N. W.)
Frankfort, Ind., East St Louis (n. o), 111.
(Tot, Cin. and St Loa.).
Fredericksburgh, Orange C. H., Va. (P.,
F and P.).
Fremont, Lincoln, Nobr. (Fre., Elk. and
Mo. Val.).
Gainesville, Ft Worth, Tex, (G., Colo, and
S. F.).
Ft. Worth, Galveston, Tex. (G.. Colo, and

3:in3
33017
27046
25012

99.01
7;.. 03
114.22
64.07
81. 57
38.75
338.46
60.84
25U09 242.70
25027 215.50
76.35
33073 30. 43
29003 168.00
"29007 113.75
MM 24. 16
15011 101.04
(part)
170081 "30. 70
(part)
22020| 96.98
(part)
"21031 55.91
(part)
21071 7.40
22003|
(part) m
31052 41.88
31021 12. 30
22046 243.68
11020 30
3403 52.97
3105 64.90
3102" 346.87

1 This line is operated in connection with Florcnco ' Two clerks detailed to register transfer duty at
Chicago,
and Winfleld, Kans.,R. P. O.
Two
cars in 111.
reserve
2 Reported last year as Florence and Douelas, 99
miles of route 33008, between Kansas City,
Kans.; increased distance 20.17 miles. This
Mo., and Fort Scott. Kans., covered by Kan
lino is operated lu connection with Florence
sas City, Mo., and Memphis, Tenn., R. P. <>.,
and Ellinwood, Kans., H. P. O.
and 6.36 miles, between Joplin and Webb
3 One cat hold in reserve.
City, Mo., by closed pouch 'set vice. (See
4 Ono clerk runs as helper between Fort Gratiot
C)
and
Battle
Creek,
Mich.,
159.75
miles.
This clerk has relief oveiy fourth week by cl erk 10 InTable
reserve.
appointed to the East Saginaw and Port Hu " Reported last year as Fort Scott and Anthony,
Kans., It. P. O. ; incroased distance, 30,43
ron U. P. O.
miles.
"One car in reserve.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

631

in the United States on June 30, 1867Continued.

= 3
S I
=5
S 3.
<z

31
is

Average speed per hour (train num

bers taken froVu di - 5
Date of last vision schedules).
readjust
ment.
V11 -. X
=
B
5i
S5 <
<

Lb>.
621
1,1888
3z< a
354 22
-11 July
Mar. 30,
1887 305
24
306 22
435 July 1, 1887
2 19. 04 1 17. 80
6,119|july 1,1887
6 29.57
'J:") 76 I 1 25. 09
5, 8771 July 1, 1887 JiIII -jj.
163| J illy 1, 1884
22 23. 2.->]
U| July 1, 188)
4 29. 56 1 24. 97
I
4 25. 16 1 26. 09
I
7, 499 luly 1, 1887
6 22.98 5 23.68
121.91 2 I 22.49
590 July 1,1887
2,333 July 1, 1886
522
622
722 July 1, 1886
322.50 4'22.50
Pay not fixed 3 22. 50 4 22.50
1,048 July 1, 1886 051 Jl
65021
802 July 1, I486 60122
600,22
I
578 July 1, 1896 1516
16 16
568 July 1, 1884
120
2J24
431 July 1. 1884
121
221
319| July 1, 1884
124.06 2,2147
391 July 1, 1884
124.48 2 23.62
643 July 1,1884
1 21. 14 2 24.67
18,154 July 1, 1884
1 17.70 2 26. 55
244 Oct 18, 1886 44 21
4121
4421
4121
176 July 1, 1884 9-ll|10.22 10-12 9. 85
211 July 1, 1885
1 13.81 213.81
Jan. 17, 1887 43 24. 45|
25. 42
875 Feb.14, 1887
222
22
.at
"This line is divided nt Little Rock. Ark., into
two division*. Little Rock and Fort Smith,
Ark.. R. P. O. (!6S.50mileH). and Little Rock.
Ark., and Leland. Miss.. R. P. O. (138 mil* ).
13 1 helper between Little Rock and Morrillton,
Ark. (50 miles).
14 Arkansas City nud Warren, Ark.. R. P. O. also
runs over* 7.50 miles of route 2D007, between
Arkansas City and Trippe, Ark.
No service on this route between Macon and
Fort Valley. Ga., at present.
11 55 miles shown as Columbus and Montgomery
R. P. O.

9~
55
72, 277
4ii, 989
72. 0J
40. 177
51, 009
24, 239
211,419
38, 39'J
152. 325
134, 810
53, 042
178, 784

99.01
150. on
115. 1
128. 30
81.58
77.44
168.86
92.01
121. 60
143. 60
153.54
122. 45

123, 005 112. 33

100, 740 92.00
97, 781 156.20!

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

Si

~
to
1
A

Ft. In. . In.

13 5 9 3
12 0 7 7
14 OJ 7 11
12 8 9 2
8 10 8 4
6 3 9 9
20 5 9 5
23 0 0 0
jo 0 U 5
12 0 7 4
17 0 7 4
18 1} 8 10}|
14 0 9 1}!
17 6 7 2
16 7 0 11
18 0 9 0
18 0 9 0
18 0 9 0
13 6 9 0
15 3 9 0

111,935! 119.21

12 0

7 6

38,090

17 6

8 10

153,615'
24,364
32, 870
300, 468

122
41 8 6
77.84
1 7 0
105. 34
1 25 0
137. 20 10i 20 6

7
7
9
9

0
4
6
0

17 No mail carried on route 22020 between CambridgeCity andConnersville, Ind., 12.56 miles.
18 Closed-pouch service between Hagerstown and
Cambridge City, Ind., 7.17 miles. (Seo Table
C.)
19 Covered by the Chicago and Cincinnati R. P. O.,
17.70service;
mitos. not reported last year.
w New
81 Reported last year as Fort Worth and Galves
ton, Tex.
; increased distance, 64.90 miles.
n 5 cars
in reserve.

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-OKNKftAL,

Table A*.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoftice.

(Linesupon which railway post
office cars are paid for, in
italics. )

*- -

Init itil and U'rmiii:il stat ions, running from

oust to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
milroad company).

n3
'A

Milet.
Galesburgh and Havana, 111 ... j G 02.03 Gulesburgh, Havana, IU. (Fallon Co., N. 23067 60.81
G.).
Galva, 111., and Burlington, tG
Gnlva.Gladstouo, III. (Chi., Burl. andQcy.). 23070 75.171
Iowa.
Gladstone. 111., Burlington, Iowa (Chi., 23007 O
(part)
Bull, aud Ooy.).
Gainesville and Social Circle,
52. 27 Gainesville, Social Circle, Ga. (G., J. and 150341 52.27
Ga.
S.).
Garrison and Butte City, Mont. '51.90 Garrison, Silver Bow, Mout. (Montana
41.90
Union).
Silver Bow, Butt City, Mont, (Utah and 41003 <*)
Northern*.
(part)
Geneva, N. Y., and WilliamsGeneva, N. Y., and Corning, N. Y. (Fall 6103 57. 76!
port, Pa.
Brook Coal Co.).
Corning, N. Y., and Stokesdale Junction. 8065 '35.20!
Pa. (Fall Brook Coal Co.).
(part)
Stokesdale Junction and Williamsport, Pa. 8150 7& 52;
(Fall Brook Coal Co.).Georgetown and Cincinnati,
47. 44 Georgetown, Columbia, Ohio (Cin., Goo. 21000 42.1
Ohio.
and Ports.).
Columbia, Cincinnati,Ohio (Pitts.,Cin. and 21014 (')
(part)
St. Lou.).
Georgetown, Del., and Frank
50.28 Georgetown, Del., and Franklin City, Va. 9506; 55.2l|
(part)
lin City va.
(P. W. and B.I.
Gilman and Springfield, III...
112.77 Gilman, Springfield, III. (Illinois Central.) . 23034 112.72
Girard and Chanute, Kana . . .
41.30 Girard, Chanute, Kans. (South. Ivans.).'... 33039 41.36
Girard and Galena, Kans
33020 38.77
48. 29 Girard, Kans, Joplin, Mo. (St. L. and S. F.) . '28054
Joplin, Mo., Galena, Kans. (St. L. and S.
10.00
(part)
F.)
Glendive and Billings, Mont .. 225.28 Glendive, Billings, Mont. (North. Pac.) ... "20001 223.28
(port)
Glyndon, Md., and Gcttys51.42 Gettysbnrgh, Pa., and Valley Junction, 8102| >"23.3o'
bnrgh, Pa.
Pa. (West. Md.).
(part)
Valley Junction, Pa., and Intersection, Pa. 8082 "7. 70
(part) |
(West. Md.).
Intersection, Pa., and Glyndon, Pa. (West. 10020 20.32
Md.).
Goldsborough and Grecnsbor130. 01 Goldsborough, Groensborough, N. C. (N. 13004 129.
nig]" , N. C.
C. Div. Rich, and Dan.)
Golilsboronch
3boronc! and Morchcad
94.93 Goldsborough, Morehead City, N. C. (At 130051 94.05'
City, N. C.
lantic and N. C).
Goodwater, Ala., and Colum
89.55 Goodwater Opelika, Ala. (C. and W. Ry.) 17016 60. 15|
bus, Ga.
Opetika, Ala., Columbus, Ga. (C. and W. 17007 2J. 53
Rv ).
Grafton, W. Ya., and Chicago. 200. 25 Grafton, W. Va., Bellaire, Ohio. (Balto. '10003 1. 00
Ill"
and Ohio).
(part)
'2.001
105.47!
Bellaire, Newark, Ohio (Cent. Ohio)
(part)
Eastern Division73 .
Western Division23 .
5 359. 75 Newark, Chicago, Ohio (Balto. and Ohio).. 210101 ()
(part)
Chicago, O., Chicago, 111. (Balto. and Ohio) 21047 27L00
1 Distanco (10 miles) covered byChicago, 111., and Covered by Pittsburgh and Cincinnati R. P. 0.,
Burlington, Iowa, R. P. O.
4.70 miles.
" Clerk runs to Heleua (50.8 miles) for the pur D 25.0U miles covered by Harrington and Lewes E.
pose of taking charge of registered matter for
P. O.
fiis line.of route 41003 covered by Butte City 10 11.00 miles of route 28054, between Oronogo and
7 miles
Joplin. Mo., covered by closed-pouch service
and Ogden R. P. O.
(SeeTabloC'.)
4 15.80 miles covered by closed-pouch service. " Balance of route (1054.99 miles) cowered by Saint
Paul, Minn., and Mandau, Dak. : Mandan.
(See Table CM
Dak., and Glendive, Mont.; Billings and
5 Cars and clerks shown on route Xo. 6103.
Helena, Mont., and Helena, Mont., Portland,
Iu reserve.
r* Car
dropped and received at Columbia, Ohio ;
Oreg., R. P. O's.
no local work between Columbia and Cincin 13 Cars run through between Mandan, Dak., and
Portland, Oreg. (See Mandan, Dak., and Glen
nati, Ohio.
dive, Mont., R. P. O.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

633

in the United Slates on June 30, 1887Continued.

13o ft
fa
5e
Eo
<4

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken from <1 LrUion
schedules).
Date of Inst
readjust
3
ment.
aa
>
<3

Elf,
287 July 1, 1887
587 July 1, 1887

g
a
Is
Ir

*-a 41
a3 -5
?
9JM

1 18.71
Hi.
I
14123.71
142 27.67
141 SO
142 N
I
L
1,3
121.90! 6 21.90

138] July 1. 18S4

Ml July 1, 1886
2, 289| July 1, 1886
25. 06
1.060, July 1, 1885
18. 30:
1, July 1,1885
805 July 1, 1885
1 19. 63
594 May 1, 1886
a 17. 15
;i 14. 40
20, 281 July 1, 1881
374 Feb.ll, 1886 401 25.67
531 Jnly 1, 1887
1 21. 47
98 July 1, 1886 72] 10.50
257 July 1, 1888 26]
681 July 1, 1887 27 20. 00
11,418 July 1, 1887
1 22. 10
I
671 Jnly 1. 1885 62 23. 30
70'23. 30
431 July 1, 1885 62 20. 08
70 27. 17
7,090 July 1, 1885 62 20. 00
70 21. 38
1,125 July 1, 1881 5014.50
509 July 1, 1881 51 19. 04
228. July 1,1884 6120
824 July 1, 1884 61 20
I
' 21,912 July 1, 1885
5 30. 39]
I
7.261 July 1, 1881
5 30. 53

0 24.75
0 23. 40
6 24. 15
4 16
4 14. 40
412'25.87
2 21. 59
10. 50
19. 00
28 20. 00
2 21 10
61 22. 91
I
69 22. 18
81 27. 17,
69 24. 31
25. 93
22.99
19.45
la 19;
22
02 22
6 30. 39
6 30. 10

Tnsido dimen
5"3 sions
of cars or
;3 3s
.
y E3 (railway
oltice car's in
3~
aS t.. black
figures).
ill
asal
i
s=i
sue1
Ft. In. Ft. In.
U 11 6.0
II 0 li I !

34,831: 121.02;
S3, 304 170 30
3J, 721 101.54
37, 887 103. m

0 1
19 8

5 4
7 6

107, 854 lit. .'0

21 15 0

9 0

(*)
29,69' 94.88

14 0
12 3

9 a <5> I
7 5

35, 219
70, 591
30, 193
35,252

10
13
11
12

7 0

112.52
112. 77
82.72
96.58

7 0

181,451 112. 64
1432, 189 102. 81
32, 189
,,S)
91, 907 130. 01
59, 426 91. 93
| 56,058 179. 10

6. 889] July 1,1881

9 19. 73
18.37 6 )
4, 30| Jnly 1, 1884
9 26.44
25.01 A
13 8.83Table
milesCe.)
covered by closed-pouch service. (See
14 Double daily service except Sunday.
H 3.79 m ilea covered byclosed-pouch service. {See
Table CM
18 Cars and clerks shown on route 8102.
17 This lino is in two divisions, dividing at New
ark, Ohio.
Balance of route, Grafton to Benwood Junction,
93 25 miles. (See Third Division report )
19 1 car in reserve.
1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at Newark. Obio,
1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at Shelby.
Ohio.

116, 183 100. 12

125,20* 179,87

0
10
8
0

17 4 I 7
16 8 8 3
17 0 8 8
2D
U
U
11
12

"1 51 I)

8 9

8 9

11 Closed-pouch
between
and Co
lumbus. Ohioservice
(33 miles
) (SeeNewark
Table Ce.)
M Eastern Division. Grafton to Newark, postal car
running on trains G and 5, between Baltimore
and Newark
seven
times per
a Western
Division,
Newark,
Obio,week.
toChicago, 111.,
poBtal car running on trains 9 and 10 six times
per week, cars lying over at Newark 4 hours
in both directions. This R P. O., together with
Sandusky, Newark and Wheeling. andGraftou
and Wheeling R. P. O.. forms double daily
service between Grafton, W. Va., and Chicago,
Ohio. by Sanduskv, Newark and Wheeling
M Covered
R. P. 0. (distance 88.79).

634

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

TABLE A*. Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postotUco.

(Lines upon which railway postotlico cars aro paid for, in
itaticM.)

*g
-u
S.2
IS
5

u *3
IL
u3 5if

Initial and terminal station*, running from

east to wests north to soutli, or norlliwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company) .
|

Mile:
300. 10 Grafton, Parkeraburgb, W. Va,(Balto. and 12002 (')
Ohio.)
Parkersburgh, W. Va., Cincinnati, Ohio. 21028 195. 15
(Cm. Wash, and Balto.)
Grafton and Parkersburgh, W. |3 104. 54 Grafton, Parkersburgh, W. Va. (Park. Br. 12002 104. HI
Vft.
B. and O.)
Grafton and Wheeling, "W.Va.13 99.41 Grafton, Benwood Junction (n. o.), W. Va, 10003] 95. 23
(Balto. and Ohio.)
(part)
Benwood Junction (n. o.), Wheeling, W. 12015 4.00
Va. (Balto. and Ohio.)
Grand Rapids, Mich., and Cin
303. 89 Grand Rapids, Mich., Ft Wayne, Ind. 240isj (')
cinnati, Ohio.8
(Grand Rap. and Ind.)
(part)
Fort Wavne, Richmond, Ind. (Grand Rap. 22021 92.73|
and Ind.)
Richmond, Ind., Hamilton, Ohio. (Cin., 21025 (')
Rich. and Chic.)
Hamilton, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Cin., Ham. 21026 ()
and Day.)
(part)
Grand
' 96.32
115. 02 Grand Rapids, White Pigeon, Mich. (L. S.
hart, Rapids,
Ind-W Mich., and Elk
and M.S.).
White Pigeon, Mich., Elkhart, Ind. (L. S. 2109; (")
and M.S.).
(part)
Grand Rapids, Mich., and La
151.54 Grand Rapids, Mich., La Crosse, Ind. (C. 24021 154.54
Crosse, Ind.
and W. M).
Great Bend and Ness City,
65.43 Great Bond, Ness City, Km.. (C. K. and 33059 65.43
Kans.1*
W.).
Green Bay and Milwaukee, Wis 111. 50 Green Bay, Mil waukee, Wis.( Mil.* North. 1 . "25016 114.14
(part)
Groenport and New York, N.Y. 2 98.00 Grecnport, Long Island City, N. Y. (Long b045| 95.23]
Island).
Green River,Wyo., and Hunt- 6 571.22 Green River, Granger, Wyo. (Union Pac). 34001 (")
ington, Oreg,
(part)
Granger, Wyo., Huntington, Oreg. (Ore. 37001 511.31
Short Lino.)
Greensborough, N. C, and Ben- 1 3 155.78 Greensborongh, N. C, Bonnettsville, S. C. "13011 153. S4
nettsville, S. C.
(C, F. and T. V.).
(part)
Greensborongh and Winston,. ] 3 29.10 Greensborongh, Winston, N. C. (Salem Br. 13012 29.98
N.C.
Rich. & Dan.).
Greenup and Willard, Kv.*4..,
36.10 Greenup. Willard, Ky. (East Ky.)
10013! 34.31
Greenville and Bangor, Me 1 1 91.03 Greenville, Oldtown, Me. (Bang. & Pis.)..
14 78.07
Oldtown, Bangor, Me. (Me.Ceu.)
12 C)
(part)
Greenville and Butler, Pa
58.87 Greenville, Butlor, Pa. (Shen. &. Alio.).... 8051 58.2^
Greenville and Columbia, S.C.I4 141. 09 Greenville, Columbia, S. C. JR.* D.)
14001! 1 ;!.'!,
Greenville and Colu.cnbus, Ga..| 4 51. 77 Greenville, Columbus, Ga. (Col. &. Rome) . 15024, 50.63]
Greenville and Dallas. Tex". .. 7 54.64 Greenville, Dallas, Tex. (D. & G.)
31035 54.61
Greeuville and Laurens, S. 0.. . 4 30.85 Greenville, Laurens, S. C. (P. R. & W. C.) . 14024 36. 85]
Greenwood and Jackson, Miss. 4 98.81 Greenwood, Jackson, Miss. (Ills. Cent).. 18018! 9*. 83
Greenwood Lake and New \ 'l 45.63 State Line, N. Y., Jersey City, N. J. (N. Y. 7034 "45.63
York. N. T.
&. a. l.>
Greyeourt N. T.f and Belvi63.36 Greyeourt. N. Y., Bolvidere,
dere, N. J.
& H. R.)
' Covered by lines of Third Division (104.50 miles). Night line.
2 l.'i ears on line between Baltimore, Md., and Saint This R P O., in connection with Cadillc and
Louis. Mo. (See Baltimore anil Grafton It P.
Fort Wayne R. P. O., forms double daily serv
O.. lino.
Third Division, for full equipment of line.)
ice between Graud Rapids, Mich., and Fort
s Day
Wavne, Ind.
4 4 clerks running in mail apartment cars b *ween ' Covored
by lines of the Ninth Division (143.78
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Parkersburgh, W. Va.,
miles).
and Parkersburgh and Chillicothe. Ohio; on 8 These clerks do no local work between Rich
trips west net as helpers on day line Obi')icothe
mond, Intl., and Cincinnati, Ohio, running in
to Cincinnati, Ohio ; second ciorks on day liuo
cars of the Chicago, Uichmond and Cincinnati
run "ast to Chillicothe, Ohio, in mail apartmont
R. P. 0., in both directions, as helpers.
ear, with Parkersburgh and Cincinnati R. P. 9 1 car in reserve.
O., as helpers; 4 clerks detailed to transfer 10 Covered by the Chicago, Richmond anil Cincin
dnty at Cincinnati, Ohio ; 2 clerks detailed to
natl R. P. O. (45.08 miles).
otlico snperintendent Fifth Division.
Qrafton, W. Fa,, and Cincin
nati, Ohio.

RAILWAY MAIL SEKVICEKA.ILWAY POST-OFFICES.

635

tit the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

aa
a^

Average speed per

bonr (train num
bers taken from di
Date of lost vision schedulos).
fi
readjust
a
ment.
Sj
AS
51 c a
a 8
if
Zbt.
24, 107
24, 538
24, 107
21,912

July 1, 1884
3 29. 83
1,34.83
July 1,1884
3 25. 18l
1,30.401
July 1, 1884 68121.40!
July 1, 1885
3 26.58
3 I 09.60
1,831 July 1,1884
2 28. 54
C45 July 1, 1884
2 26. 50
1,605 July 1, 1884
2'30. 04
5,577 July 1, 1884
2 31. 10
1,760 July 1, 1884
124.70
:t -'4. IS
69, 142 July 1, 1885
128.
3 28.0.'
1,828 July 1, 1884 fclO 20. 1
383 Feb.14, 1887 573 20. 001
1,092 July 1, 1887
2 26.83
1, 582 Aug.25,1885 22^8.32
34 25.05
27,325 July 1, 1886 501 tL.it
2,315 Apr. 15, 1885 501 '24. 89
330 Feb.16, 1885
217.47

ac f<3o 9p,

at sa
21
I|
aa
=

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

f <Ua
-1
>
A U

4 21.61
34. H
27. acl
32.5:
606 40
4 28.
4[09. 60
3 26. 14
3 23. 67
3J27. C4
831
; : 1 18
2i24. Til
4 28. 05
18.0,

Ft. In. Ft. In.

50 0
01

219,117 150. 08
219, 117

574 20. 00
in 36
25I20.
9 24. 96
84
502 24.32

65, 443 104.54

72, 591 99.44

20 8
17 10

8 9
8 3

190,235 151.94

20 0
14 0

9 0
6 0

72, 003
72, 003
<")
(">
90, 741
40, 939
71,677
"61, 724
61, 724
410,991

115.02
115. 02

18 0
15 0

7 101
9 o|.

103. 02
130.86
114.50
131.46
i63.'20

"3 15 0
20 0
33 4
20 8
17 10
17 2
60 II
"I 50 8
15 9

1 16.84

97, 518 103. 85

706 July 1, 1884

6 is. st; 5 18.88
817.68 7 15.43
126 July 1,1884
3 13. 72 4 15. 03
5116 July 1,1885 4 20.78 1 31.17
6, 599 Feb.U, 1885
4 18.64 1 24.00
393 July 1, 1885 8 24.10 , 21.10
794 July 1, 1884 82 18
53 201
137 Feb.23, 1885 72 14i
71 *
245 Mar. 1. 1887 148 18.20 147 18.20
93 18
119; Oct. 18, 1886 94 ioj
124' Feb.ll, 1885 11 20
12 20
2551 July 1, 1885 2013. 59 5 17.64
2i7, July 1, 1885
7 26.77 4 23.76

7
6
6
6

21,243 108.10
18,217
19, 277 72.20
56,984 182. 06

6
6
6
7
6
6
6

36, 8."3
90, 200
32, 408
39,887
23, 0681
61. 868|
28,564
39,6631

II]

" Covered bv the Toledo and Cincinnati R. P. O.

(25.40 miles).
19 Double daily service, except Sunday,
u shown in report of New York and Chicago K.
P.O.
14 Reported on ronte 24004.
15 1 car held in reserve.
16 New service ; not reported last year.
" Balance of mute (95.82 miles) covered by Iron
Mountain, Mich., and Green Bay, Wis., K. P. O.
Reserve.
19 Double daily service, except Sunday.
*Distance (30.40 miles) covered by Omaha, Nebr.
and Ogden, Utah, R. P. 0.

117.74
92. 36
103. 51
109.28
73.70
98.83
91.26
126.721

10 0
0
l 18
10 0
0
B1 13
13 11
19 6
11 9
"1 9 4
16 7
7 6
il 14 6
1 10 0
nil1| 13
13 22 |

9
9
8
6
8
9
9
6
8
8

4
0
10
4
11
4
3
8
2
3

5
7
9
7
6
9
6
7
6
0
7
7

0
0
0
0
11
0
8
3
11
7
2
0

6 6
"K Balance
Whole cars.
of route (29.43 miles) covered by closedservice. (See Table C".)
n Inpouch
reserve.
MR. P. O. service re-established on this line An
gust 24, 1886.
"Balance of routo (102 26 miles) covered by
Vanceborough
and Bangor
P. O. R. P. O.,
M Covered
by Vanceborough
andK. Bangor
12
60
miles.
n New service ; not reported last year.
M 5.83 miles by closed-pouch sorvice. (See Table
C'.)

636

REPORT OK THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A". Statement ofrailway post-officci in operation

Designation of railway postoiheo.

( Linesupon which railway post
otliro cars are paid for, in
italic*.)

Initial and terminal stations, ruunitig from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad cumpauy).
1

Griffin and Carrollton. Ga...

Gurdon and Camden, Ark ..
Hagerstown and Wevertou, Md
llauiden and Portsmouth, Ohio
Uannibal, Mo., and Deniion,
Tex.1

Hannibal and Gilmoro, Mo

Harrington and Lewes, Del.
Uarrisburg, ra., nnd Haitimore, Md.7
burg,
bnrglb, W. Va.
Hartford, Conu., and Millcrton,
N. Y.
Hartford and Saybrook, Conn .

Milei.
n, 37
37.07
24. a
56.34
575. 11

Grillin, Carrollton, Ga. (S.G.& N. A.)

(i union. Camden, Ark. (St. L., I. M. &. S.) . .
Hageistown, Worerton, Md. (Bolto. and
Ohio).
Harodeu Junction, Portsmouth, Ohio (Cin.,
Wash. & Balto.).
Hannibal, Sedalia, Mo. (Mo. Pac.)
Sedalia, Mo. Denison, Tex. (Mo. Pac.) .. ..

85. CO Hannibal, Gilmore, Mo. (St. L. and H.)

40.79 Harrington, Georgetown, Del. (P., W. and
Georgetown, Del.. Lewes, Del
86.22 Harrisburg, Pa., Baltimore, Md. (Xo. Cen
tral).
04.79 Harrisbnre, Pa., Martinsbnrgb, W. Va.
(Cumb. Valley).

70.80 Hartford, Conn., Millerton, X. T. (Conn.

Western).
45.36 Hartford, Saybrook, Conn. (Hart & Conn.
Vol.).
Hastings and Cologne, Minn . . .
55.88 Hastings, Cologne, Minn. (Chi., Mil. St St.
P).
Havana and Springfield, 111
48.12 Havana, Springfield, HI. (Jack. & S. East.)
Hayfleld, Minn., and Dubuque,
172. 70 Hayfleld, Minn., Dubuque, Iowa(Miuu. &
Iowa.
Xo. West.).
Hazk-ton and Sunbnry, Pa
52.61 Hazleton, Sugar Loaf, Pa. (Lohjgh Valley) .
Sugar Loaf, Sunbury, Pa. (Penna.) ....
Helena and Clarendon, Ark...
48.77 Helena, Clarendon, Ark. (Ark. Mid)
Helena, Mont,, and Portland,
758. 40 Helena, Missoula, Mont. (Xorth'n Pac)
Ore.
Missoula, Mont.,Wallula, Wash. (Xorth'n
Pac).
Wallula, Wash., Portland, Oreg. (Oreg.
Ilwy. and Kavlg. Co.).
Hempstead and Austin, Tex .. 115. 10 Hempstead, Austin, Tex. (H. and T. O...
CI, Mi Henderson. Marion, Ky. (Ohio Vallev)
Henderson and Marion, Ky5" ..
Henry and Saint Joseph, Mo"..
73.47 Henry, Saint Joseph, Mo. (St. J. and St. L.) .
Heron Lake and Pipe Stone,
55.33 Heron Lake, Pipe Stone, Minu. (Chic, St.
Minn.
P., M. and Oni.).
Hightstown, X. J., and Phila<
52.17 Hightstown, Camden, X.J. (Penn.)
delpbia, l'a.
HoneyGrovo and Dallas, Tex".
80.71 Honev Grove, Dallas, Tex. (G., Colo, and
S.
and clerks shown on ronto No. D500.
1 Mail apartment service between Sedalia, Mo., Cars
Short run Williamsport and Baltimore R. P. O.
and Denton, Tex. (431.46 miles), in addition 84.00
miles covered by Williamsport and Baltito full car service (see trains 153 and 154), mak
ing double daily service between those points.
1 Mail apartments run to Taylor. Tex., over Deni In reserve.
10 Double daily service except Snnd
and San' Autouio, Tex., R. P. O.
J l iusonreserve.
" Ono helper, Hanisbuig nud
and return twice daily.
4 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk at Dallas, Tex.
1 clerk detailed to transfer service, Sedalia, " Balance of route covered in 2d division, State
Lino and Rhinecliff K. P. O., 39.82 miles.
Mo. 1 clerk detailed to transfer service, Han
nibal, Mo.
13 Reserve car.
5 55.21 miles covered by the Georgetown and Frank 14 Balanco of route covered by closed-ponch service between Saybrook and Saybrook Point,
lin City K, P. 0.
1.06 miles. (Seo Table C*.)

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

637

in the United States on June 30, 1837Continued.

89
I *el<Q
*

if

Average speed per

hour (train uumbers taken from di
Date of Inst vision schedules).
rendjiiHtmenu
n
- -E

> ao
215
3S9
352
3,731
12,093

-a i_
9: *

July 1,1884
July 1,1880
July 1, 1864
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1887
July 1, 18s7

2913J
685
12. 30
348 15. 48
360 23. 83
55 18.98
151 I 20. 40
151 21. 00
153 21. 50

10
12.30
24. 52
311 24. 52
5(1, 19.76
152 20. 40
l.VJ 21.00
154 21.50

1 24. 5(1 2 23. 00

July 1, 1887
374 Feb.11,1885 301 25. 95 312 28.40
Fcb.11,1885 Ml
III 32. 04
121i July
1,1885 12
11,371
II 23.6(1!
1,942 July 1, 1885

24. 74
24. 74

1,101 July 1, 1885

2,079 July 1, 1885

23. 43|
24. 52

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars lu
black figures.)

if 5
I It. 9 3

3E OS gl
37,792
23, 21.6
15, 350
15,350
35, 269
419,830
"'314,966

120. 74
74.14
98.08
143. 78
143. 82

Ft. In. Ft. In.

14 6 5 9
9 4
4 0
8 0
7 3
50 fl
60 7
22 1
22 0
21 10

53, 642 85.69

25,535 81.68
86.22 P)
"59, 339 120.39
59, 339
44,420
41,420
28, 395
28,395
34.98'.
30, 123
108, 110,
32,931,

20
15
20
23
20
15

0
0
0
10
0
6

9
8
9
8
8

0
7
0
8
7

141.9.'
90. 72|

10 6
10 0
2,37 July 1,1887
1U.76|
14 4
96. 24
6 I!
245 July 1. 1887
1 10 89
10.61
115. 13
941 Jnly 1,1887
9 28. 80!
!7. 65
7<5
25 0 I) 5
105.22
645 July 1,1885 407,21 40 408' a. 12
10 0 0 0
8 0 6 0
242 July 1, 1885 '"14 20.61 "13 26. 61
3>1,530 87.54
152 July 1, 1887
1 14
2 14
6 6
10,412 July 1, 1885
1 '17.70 2 19.0
126.4H
7, 008 July 1, 1880
1 23.02 2 19.74
6 24 6 9 1
7. 144 July 1, 1880
1 19.09 i 19.09
911 July 1, 1887 21 22.50 22 24
84, 007 115.16
10 0
111 May 3. 1880
3 21.61 4 19.93|
11,908! 129. 72
7 0
1,083' July 1, 1867
321
"43,992! H6.0I
11
12 0 8 10
53, 633 14(1.04
523
4 3
12 0 8 10
135 July 1, 1887 39 10.66 40110.60
34, 636 110. C0|
9 0 7 5
339! July 1,1885 371 24.36 352 22.231
6 0
32,658 104.31
156 Feb. 16, 1887 12 18
11 18
58,918 161.421
1 13 10 9 0
6 clerks to each division east and west . rill, r
" Balance of route rovered by Minneapolis, Minn.,
and Fargo, Dak.. R. P.O. (147.01 miles; Ortouclerk at Helena, Mont. ; 1 chief clerk al Portland. Orcg. ; 2 acting clcrka: 1 city distributer
ville, Minn , and Mitchell, Dak., K. P. O. (199 01
for Portland, Oreg. ; daily average 170.0 uiiles.
tiuiles). and between Alierdeen and Bowilee,
Dak. (36.87 miles), by closed pouches. (See *' R. P. O. service established on this line Febrnai y
14, 1887. between Henderson and Commercial
Table
C.)
' Reserve.
Point, Ky. HenarMii ami Commercial Point
I* 14.80 miles covered by Kaston and Jiazleton K.
K. P. O. eitendiiStU) Marlon Kv.. increase in
distance
19.31 miles, May 27, 1887.
r.o.chances number at Sugar T.oaf.
( Train
n 1 car in reserve.
a Double daily service ; last year single daily.
"w Cars
and
clerks
ihown
ou
route
No.
8010.
Balance of route (124.92 miles) report-d in Sixth "New scrvico; not reported last year.
Division line divided at Spokane Falls, Wash.,

638

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-UEXERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway pott-officet in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lineanpon which railway post
office cars are paid for, in
italics.)

J3
JO
J3 .
*3
Is

Initial and terminal stationa running from

east to west, north to aonth, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
=
isa

I!
Is

Miles.
53.17 Horicon, Portage, Wis.fCUIc, Mil. A: St. P.) 25006 50. 9p
92. CI Buffalo. Hornellsville, N. T. (S. T., L. E. 6008, 82.35
and W.).
183. SI Holden, Mo., Paola, Kans. (Mo. Pac.)
28024 54.19
Paola, Le Roy June, (n.o.), Kans. (Mo. 33031 61.56
Pac).
Le Rov. Independence, Kans. (V. V., I. 3300.'! OS -
and Mr.).
Houston and Del Kio, Tex. '. .
390.23 Houston, San Antonio, Tex. (G., H. and 31002 218. 01
S. A.).
San Antonio, Del Rio, Tex. (G.. H. and 31039 171.13
8. A.).
Houston and Galveston, Tex.., 51.40 Houston, Galveston, Tex. (G.. H. and H.) (part)
31001 51.40
HowardCltyandDetroit,Mich'
1.222 Howard City and Detroit. Mich. (D. L. 24017 160.72
and N.)
Humcston. Van Wert, Iowa. (Kco. and "28015 17.48
West.).
Iowa.
(part)
Van Wert, Shenandoah, Iowa (Hum. and 27007 96.37
Shen.).
Huntingdon, Pa., and Cumber
Huntingdon, Pa., and Mount Dallas Sta
8034 45.15
tion, Pa. (Hunt.. B. T. M).
land. Md.
Mount Dalian Station, Pa., and Cumber
8072 45.29
land, Md. (Penn.).
Huntington, W. Va., and I
140.29 Huntington, W. Va., Lexington, Ky. 200IC 140. 20
(Chess, and Ohio).
ington, Ky.and Kinsley. Kans" ?
Hutchinson
84.20 Hutchinson, Kinsley. Kans. (C. K. & W.).. 83052 84.20
Indiana and Branch Junction
19. 20 Indiana, Pa., and Branch Janction, Pa. 8042 19. 25
(Penn.).
Pa.
Indiannpolis, Ind., and Deca
152.50 Indianapolis, Ind., Decatur, 111. (Ind. 23055 153.89
Bloom. and West.)
tur, 111.
Indianapolis, Ind.. and Louis
111.21 Indianapolis, Jefl'traonville, Ind. (Penn. "22007 108.29
Co.).
ville, Ky.
(part)
Indianapolis, Ind., and Peoria,
212.42 Indianapolis, Ind., Peoria, 111. (Ind., 22018 213. 02
Bloom, and West.).
111.
, Indianapolis, Ind., and Saint
265. 72 Indianapolis, Torre Haute, Ind. (Ind. and 22025 73.29
St. Louis).
Louis, Mo.
Terre Haute, Ind., East St. Louis, 111. 22043 190.13
(Ind. and St. Louis.).
Indianapolis and Torre Haute,
73.25 Indianapolis, Terro Haute, Ind. (Terre 22002 (")
Haute and Ind ).
Ind.
Indianapolis, Ind., Vandalia,
240. 72 Indiannpolis, Torre Haute, Ind. (Terre H. 22002 P)
111., and St. Louis, Mo.
and Ind.).
Terre Haute, Ind., East Saint Louis, HI. 22044 <")
(Terre H. and Ind.i.
Indianaiiolis and Viucenncs,
11G.70 Indianapolis, Vincennes, Ind. (Penna.Co.) 22001 na 21
Ind.
Ingram's and San Francisco,
87.00 Digram's, San Francisco, Cal. (Xortb Pac. 46016 87.00
Coast R. R,).
Cal"
25.05 Inman, Tenn., Bridgeport, Ala. (Xaah., 19012 24.84
Inman, Tenn., and Bridgeport,
Chatt., and St Lou.).
Double daily service.
1 Reserve
M clerks detailed as transfer clerks at Buffalo, 10 In connection with Biff Rapids and Detroit R. P.
O., (jives double service between Detroit and
N. Y.
Ionia, Mich. (122.73 miles), daily except Sun
1 In reserve.
* Reported last year as Holden, Mo., and Le Roy,
day.
11 Held in reserve.
Kans. ; increased distance 68.85 miles.
'This line is divided at San Antonio, Tex., into 11 One clerk appointed to Biff Rapids and Detroit
two divisions, Houston and San Antonio, Tex.,
B. P. O. Runs as helper on the two lines be
(218.01 miles), and San Antonio and Pel Rio,
tween Detroit and Ionia.Tex. (172.22 miles).
11 Balance of route (132.20 miles) covered by Keo
1 Cars on this line shown under New Orleans, La.,
kuk and Hutncston, Iowa, R. P. O.
and Houston, Tex.. R.P.O.
14 Cars and clerks shown on route No. 8034.
7 1 helper between Houston and Columbus, Tex. '* 1 car in reserve.
14 New service ; not reported last year.
(85 miles).
1 ,(**'{. 15 miles of route 31039, between Del Rio and ,T Double daily servico except Sunday.
El Paso, Tex., covered bv closed pouch serv 14 Cars and clerks shown on trains 34 and 33.
ice. (See Table 0.)
lloricon and Portage, Wia. ...
Hornellsville and Buffalo. N. T
Bolden. Mo., and Independ
ence, Kans.*

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

639

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

aa
*"Si
el
- "3
>ja
<f

Average speed per

bour (traiu num
bers taken fromdi
vision
scbcdules).
Date of last
readjust
ment.
e-3
A
x 4J
a*
."1
3 > >

Lbi.
827 July 1, 1887
5,787 July 1, 1885
1,812; Jnly 1,1887
July 1, 1860
573 Feb.21, 1687
1,882 July 1, 18S6
1. 218 July t, 1886
2, 388 July 1, 1886
2, 107 July 1, 1884
4191 July 1, 1887
653 July 1, 1887
676 July 1,1885
414 July 1,1885
1, 300 July 1, 1884
395 Oct. 11, 1686
699 July 1, 1865
1,512 July 1,1885
3, 917 July 1, 1884
2, 742 July 1, 1884
1,477 July 1,1884
1,222 July 1,1884
40,874 July 1,1884
40,874 July 1,1884
38, 301 July 1, 1884
699 July 1, 1884
414 July 1, 1880
105 Hay 1, 1884

37 24. 4
I
3 31. 66j
115 19
11519
115 23
18 24.201
20 24
451,
453 ...
11)26,411,22.32]
12L41
1^23. 55|
1,23.62!
1 21. 85
553 24.00
84 23.10
86 19.25
1 23.
2 35. 12
10,36. 10
124.59'
927
9 24. 96
3 27. 05
6 27.55
5 23.85
5 2a 34
9 17. 08
91 9.31

124.4'
10 33.58
us 18.50
116 20.50
116 20
17 24.20|
19 M
458
454
1 27.90
4 |22.80
i 1.82
24.62
2 2.64
20.51
654 24
S3 19.25
35 19.25
2,26.78
36.92
36. 10
20.2;
8 27.831
6 23. 91
4 27. 05
2 27.89
2 32. 26
8 25.78
8 16.41
92 11.461

13
t-

-a
O-- 9i.5

E
pa
a

A*

'morcairls mailbichare

o
Inside dimen
sions of cars or

apartments
(railway post- 9?! S
office cars in
its. black figures).
9 *o
M
SI
9 ill jjto
>
B
sue: a
z
< A
1 ft A

33,284 106.34
57,974 92.61
)
i 133,902 122.34

!* This R. P. O., formerly in Sixth Division, trans

ferred to Fifth Division May 1, 1887.
" Closed-pouch service between Prison Station
and New Albany, Ind. (5.75 miles) ; clerks run
to Louisville. Ivy. (Soo Table C.)
carslino.
in reserve.
M70 2Day
M 2 helpers between Indianapolis and Seymour,
lnd. (56.91 miles), on day and night lines.
" NigLt line.
21 2 helpers between Indianapolis, Ind., and TJrbana, 111. (116.50 miles).
" 2 helpers botwecn Indianapolis, Ind. , and Mattoon, 111., (128.70 miles).
24 Covered by Pittsburgh and Saint I.onls R. r.
O. (74.39 miles).

159, 147
125, 721
'37,522
37, 522
100, 924
71,307

145. 34
114.09
102. 80
102.80
161. 22
113. 91

58,772 90.69
87,822
52, 709
>612,019
12, 019
95, 465
81, 183
81,183
132, 975
106,341

140. 29
IB?. 40
70.80
101.67
11L21
100. 21
132.86

1
'1
3I

Ft. In. Ft. In.

15 6 7 0
11 1 7 11
15 9 10 0
15 7 10 0

3 16 4

)
i
i
i
2
i
<">
3
1
1
(") 2

22
20
20
15
23

0
6
0
0
0

15 0

. 3
3
1
1
}*
2

1
1
1
1
1
1

r?

2
(ii)
2
]
1
(")3

11
1
1
1
0
1
3
1
0 I2 ti]
"2 1
5 4 "1
0 4 1

2
1
1
3
6
6
6

2
0
0
0
0

8 8

19 8
20 0 9
15 1 8
22 "3 9
4 19 0 9
22 0 8
"3 40 0 !

lptooinet.ed

1
1
1

6 10

9
9
9
9
9

cNlapuemrbkesr
of

1
=6

2
2
2

45,855 146. 50
150, 691 120. 36

1 13 9
2 19 10
"1 19 0

9 0
8 8
6 8

1 "l
4 1 <")

73,054 110.70
63, 510 87.00
15,681 50.10

"3 14 10
o 9 0
1 8 6

10 8
5 6
6 0

2
2
1

1
1
1

2
2
1
37 This clerk holds an appointment on Pittsburgh
and St Louis R. P. U., and is shown with thut
line.
Covered by Pittsburgh and Saint Louis R. P. O.
(74.39clerks
miles).aro appointed to the Pittsburgh
w These
and Saint Louis R. P. O., and are shown with
that line. Fourth clerks on West Division daylino Pittsburgh and Saint Louis R. P. O. act as
helpers between East Saint Louis and Indianw 1 apolis,
reservoInd.,
cor. on oast trips.
31 Covered by Pittsburgh and Saint Louis R. P. O.
(166.69 miles).
** Reported last year as Austin and San Francisco.

640

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Aa.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines npon which railway poet
office cars are paid fur, in
italic*.)

w.2tc
H
||
38
a

Iron Mountain, Mich., and

Green Bay, Wis.
Ishpcmin*:,' Mich., and Fort
Howard, Wis.
Ithaca and Owego, X. T
Jackson and Adrian. Mich ...
Jackson, llillad: le, Mich., and
Fort Wayne, lud.
Jackson and Natchez, Miss ...
Jacknonport and Brinkley,
Ark.
Jacksonville and Ccntralia, 111.
Jacksonville and Pcnsacola,
Fla,

90.04
179.50
35.00
47. 55
99.20
99.53
GO. 90
112.80
309. 02

Jacksonville and Sanford, Fla

Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla..

120. 47
241.51

Jamestown and Oakes, Dak . .

Jasper and Evansville, Ind. . .
Jefferson City and Bagnell, Mo.
Jefferson and McKiuney, Tex

50. 10
45.54
155.40

Nofruomnbter.
Initial audterminalatations, running from
east to west, north to south , or nort hwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

J
t- o.El
1
9

Iron Mountain, Mich., Green Bay, Wis. 25016 95.82

(Mil. and North.).
(part)
Iahpeming, Mich., Fort Howard, Wis. 24031 179. 4.'.
(Chi. and No. West.).
Ithaca, Owego, N. Y. (D. L. and W.)
6042 35.11
2400.1 47.41
Jackson, Mich., Fort Wayne, Ind. (L. S. 24029 98.39
ami M. S.).
Jackson, Natchez, Miss. (X. T. and Col. 18010 99. 45
Kwy.).
Jacksonport, Brinkley, Ark. (B. and B.) . 29006 60.90
Jacksonville Ccntralia, 111.- (Jack, and So. 23046 112.03
East.).
Jacksonville, Lake City, Fla. (F. J: and 16006 60.32
N. Co.).
Lake City, Biver Junction, Fla, (F. It. and 16002 '151.87
N. Co.). .
Biver Junction, Fensacola, Fla. tP. and A. 16015 161. 52
It. B.).
Jacksonville, Sanford, Fla. (J. X. and K. 16018 n
W.Kwv.).
Jacksonville, Sanford, Fla. (J. T. and K. 16018 128.18
W. Kwy.).
Sanford, Tampa. (Fla. So. Fla. B. E.)
16007
Jamestown, La Moure, Dak. (North Pac.) . 35<i20 116.39
La Moure, Valley Jet., Dak. (North Pac.) . 36015 48.87
(part) (")
Valley Jet., Oakes, Dak. (North Pac)
35028 15.21
22032 55,13
Saint Louis).
Jefferson City, Bagnell, Mo. (Mo. Pac.) .. 28047 45.54
Jefferson, McKinney, Tex. (Mo. Pac.)
31013 133. 46

45.71 Johnstown, Bockwood, Pa. (Bait, and 8070 45,09

Ohio).
197.98 Juleaburgh, La Salle (n. o.|, Colo. (Colo. 38017 150.96
Cent..,.
La Salle (n.o.), Denver, Colo. (D. P. Kwy. 38007 m
and T. Co.).
(part)
Junction City and Parsons,
157. 15 Junction City, Parsons, Bans. (Mo. Pac.).. 33009 157. 15
Kans.
Kalamazoo and South Haven,
40.20 Kalamazoo, South Haven, Mich. (Mich. 24007 40.18>
Cent-).
Mich.
Kane and Callery, Pa
120.87 Kano, Pa., Callery, Pa. (Pitts, and West
8086 "126.87
ern).
(pail)
Kankakee and Kankakeo Jet.,
71.52 Kaukakoc, Kempton, 111. (Hlinois Central) . 1*23062 2& 17
III.
(part)
Kcmpton, Kankakee Jet., 111. (Hlinois Cen 23064 43.04
tral).
Kankakee and Seneca, 111
43.30 Kankakee, Seneca, 111. (Kank. and Son- 23009 43.51
eca).
Kawias City Mo i and Denver,
041.02 Kansas City. Mo., Denver, Colo. (U. P.). .. 33001 641.02
Colo."
Kansas City and .Toplin, Mo.
at nill.Mo. (Mo. Pac.) 28001
168.07 Kansas City, I
(part)
[Mcasant
n, Mo. (Mo. Pae ) .. 2*040
1 Balance of route (1 14.14 miles) covered by Green Reported in Jacksonville and Tampa II. P. ().
Bay and Milwaukee, Wis., It. P. O.
9 1 helper.
1 Whole cars; ono in reserve.
10 Reserve cars.
3 Two helpers hetween Kscanaba, Mich., and 11 Distance (5.30 miles) covered by Fargo and La
Fort Howard, Wis. ( 112.9 miles).
Moure.
Dak., R. P. O.
Vi 2 cars
in reserve.
4 Iu reserve.
* Reported last year as Newport and Briaklev, 13 Keported last year as Denver Junction and Den
ver, Colo. ; no chance in distance.
Ark.; increased distance (3.51 mdes).
c Ki'serve.
14 Distance ou route, 38007 (47 miles) covered by
'4 miles reported as Monticollo and Drifton B.
Cheyenne, Wyo., and Denver, Colo., K. P. O.
It. (See Table C'.)
Johnstown and Kockwood, Pa
Juiosburgh and Denvcr.Colo11

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

641

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

16
a -3

Averago speed per

hour (train num
bers taken from di-a s Date of last vision scbedulca).
readjust
ment.
SI
V 90
C(BO
as.
."a
Si
<_
r.bi.
1,092 July 1,1887
6 25
5 25. 55
2 22. 91 1 22. 91
2, 529 July 1, 1884
8 23.40 9-23. 40|
an July 1,1885
1, 190 July 1, 1884 115 24.42 lie, 25. 70,
652
~~i July Cum 15G|23. 53 157 23. I
1,387' July 1, 1884
18
1291 Jan. 17, 1887
13
549 July 1,1887
24.44
1.34
1,011 July 1,1884
25
765 July 1, 1884
2.-.
1,070 July 1,1884
27
5, 186 Apr.16, 1886
35
1,186 Apr. 16, 1886
n
1,017 Apr. 1, 1885
6 23
90 July 1, Km 62 20. 15 61 23.37
583 July 1, 188U 62 18 70 61^10. 73
Pay Dot fixed 62 I 20 28 61 19.70
530 July 1, 1885 11,17.41 6 15. 39
251 July I, 1887 93^12
9412
412 July 1, 1880 14214
141 14

Inaido dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway port
olb'co c'ara in
black figures).

S3
a
a -a
au
a^
aSua
sc
A
GO, 121
131,035
21,910
21. 700
02, 137
72, 672
38, 123'
70,487
Ml 38.'.!

192. OS
119. CO;
70. CO
95. 10
oa. 2i'
99. 55
121.80
112.001
123. 00

79, 160| 12a 171

170, 321 120. 7
50. 500 148. 811
35, 150 112.32
28,508 01.08
113, 480 10.1.01

)
1
1
i
1

Ft. In. Ft. In.

33 4 0 4
30 0 9 5
7 8 0 1)
7 10 6 8
11 2 8 10
10 0 9 0
10 10 7
13 8 7 9
10 0 6 0
12 0 6 7
13 0 7 0
13 0 (i in
10 8 6 10

J
J
log2
1

17
12
10
11
22

6
7
0
0
0

7
7
6
7
7

0
6
4
2
2

-
1
'11
1
1
1
1
1

It
14
10
10
10
11
13
11
18
15
12

7
0
6
5
7
2
0
5
0
0
n

7
7
7
7
6
5
6
85
8
6

6
e
5
4
11
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5|
76 I
0
31

n1
;1
1

246 July 1, 1885 :<: 22.54 93 22.51

28,014 91.42
1
962 July 1, 1880 UH
92 28
144, 511 131.07
02)28
,615 July 1, 1886 9128
IS
824 July 1, 1886 171 18
1 20 5 ! 7 0
114,7201 104.77
! 20 5 7 6
241 July 1, 1884 123 26. 33 122 26.33
] 12 7 0 0
25, Ut| 80.40
S41 July 1, 1885 17 16.02 18|17. 1
79, 421 120. 87
2 13 3 7 0
i 10 11 7 3
124.14 2 24.90
171 July 1, 1887
44,771 143. 01
' 14 0 7 0
146 July 1, 1887
1 24. 69 2:24.47
95 July 1, 1887 23 11. 35 24,13.05
27, 106 6G. 60
1 10 0 9 4
July
1,
1880
201
27.50
202
30.
50
5,861
467, 943 213. 07
45 4 !> 1
203 21. 50 204 20. KM
189, 052 151.00
2 24 0 0 4
47, 461 July 1, 1887 120 22. 50 12; 22. 50
122, 691 112. 0:
2 19 0 8 9
l,902l July 1, 188
,s 12.24 miles covered by closed-poneh service. " 4 helpers, two on each line between Kansas City,
Mo., and Ellsworth, Kans. (223 miles;. 1 clerk
(See Table CM
detailed as chief clerk at larjrc.
Balance of route (58.00) covered by- Kempton and
19 34 50 miles distance on route 28001 covered by
Bloomington, HI., R. P. O.
17 Mail apartment service between Kansas City,
Saint Lonis, Mo., and Atchison, Kans., R. P. (>.
Mo., And Ellis, Kans. (302 miles), In addition 2 helpers between Kansas City and Novada, Mo.
to nostal-cir service (see trains 203 and 20t)
(103.50 miles).
making donble daily service between thoso
48p M G.87

41

642

KEFORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENEKAL.

t
Table A".Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of lailwa.v postofiice.

(Linesupon which railway post
office earn aro paid for. in
italics)

:j. i
i
<--- ~-:

Initial and toruiinal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
S

Kansas City, Mo., Ottawa, Kans. (South. 3300G 58. SO

Kans.).
Ottawa, Cherry Tale, Kans. (South. 33004 OS. 3(1
(part l
Kans.).
Cherry Vale, Wellington, Kans. (South. *'J005 113. W4
Kana.).
(pait)
Wellington, Kiowa, Kans. (South. Kans.).. f33008|
330:ift; 69.3")
City, Mo., Fort Scott, Kans. (K.
03. M
KausasCity,
Tenn.tt Mo., and Memphis, 7 487.04 Kansas
(part) |
C, Ft. S.nnd G.).
Fort Scott, Kans., Springfield, Mo. (K. C , &-036 103. V:
Ft. S. and G.).
Springfield. Mo., Memphis, Tenn. (K. C, 28017, 28.".. 3'
Ft. S. and G.).
Kansas City, Mo., and Oxford,
344. 08 Kansas City. Winthrop Junction, Mo. (K. 28006 n
(part)
Nobr.
C St. Jo. andC. 111 ).
Winthrop Junction, Mo., Atchison, Kans. 28006
(K. C, St. Jo. and and C. Bl.).
(part)
Atchison, Kans., Table Kock, Nebr. (B. 33012
and M R., in Ne.br I.
(part)
TableKock, Wvmore, Nebr. (Rep. Valley) . 34020
Wymore, Red Cloud, Nebr. (Rep. Volley) 3W1C
Ipart)
Red Cloud. Oxford, Nebr., (Rep. Valley).. 1534029j 64. 78
(part)
Kansas City, Mo., and Pueblo,
636. 01) Kansas Citv, Mo., Tepeka, Kans. (A. T. 330161
Colo.
and S. F j.
Topeka, Kans., South Pueblo, Colo. (A. T. 33010 568. 19
and S F.).
(part)i (K>
KausasCity, Mo., and Welling
Kansas City, Mo., Ottawa, Kana. (South
ton, Kans.
Kans.).
Ottawa, Chanuto, Kans. (South Kans.)
33004
(part)
Chanute, Lougton, Kans. (C., K. and W.).. 33006 45. 13
Longtou, Wellington, Kans. (South Kana.). 33005; (") !
(part)
Kavs, N. J., and Stroudsburgh,
Kavs, X. J., and Stroudsburgh, Pa. (X. V., 7058 47. 85j
Pa.
S". and W.).
Keene, N. H.. and South Ver
24.33 Koene, N. II., South Vernon (n- o:) Vt 3o;0| 23.93i
non (n. o.) Vt,
(Conn. Riv.).
Kempton and Bloomington, 111 .
57.77 Kempton, Bloomington, III. (Illinois Cen M2306:
tral;.
(part)
Kenosha, Wis., and Rockford,
73.42 Kenosha, Wis., Rockford, 111. (Chi. and No. 25011 72.40
III.
West).
Kent and Cincinnati, Ohio
254.20 Kent, Dayton, Ohio. (N.Y.Lake Erie, and l2103t| 197.54]
West.).
(part)
Dayton, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Clove., Col., 21042] f*1)
Ci'n. andlnd.).
I (part)
1 Kansas City.Mo.,and Wellington. Knns., R.P.O.,
0.35 miles of route 33003. between Fort Scott,
also runs over route 33000 and over routo 33004,
Kans., and Joplin, Mo., covered by Fort Scott,
between Ottawa and Cbannte, Kans. '08.30
Kans., and Joplin, Mo., R.P. O , and, 6.30
by pouch
miles
miles), and over route 33005. between Longtou
between Joplin anil Webb City, Mo.,
and Wellington, Kans. (79.40 miles).
service. (Seo Table CM
2 Clerks separate at Attica, Kana., 1 going to 8 3 cars in reserve.
Kiowa, Kans., and 1 performing servico over 9 Distanco (48.10 miles) covered by Council Bluffs,
Attica and Medicine Lodge, Kans., K. P. O.
Iowa, and Kansas City, Mo.. R. P. O.
1 6 clerks assigned to Kansas City, Mo., and Wel 10 Two
helpers between Kansas City, Mo., and
lington, Kans., R P. O.. which son.
Table Rock. Nebr.
1 27.50 miles of route 31004, between Lawrence 11 Distance (2.10 inilcs) covered bv Winthrop
and Ottawa, Kans., covered by Lawrenco and
Junction, Mo., and Atchison, Kans., pouch
Bnrlington. Kans.. It. P. O , and 10.07 miles
service. (Seo Table C'\ )
between Cherry Valo and Coffeyville, Kans., " Distance (82.55 miles) covered by Columbus,
covered by pouch service (Soo'Xable CM
Nebr.. and Atchison. Kans., R P. O.
5 17.59 miles of routo 3:005. between Wellington 13 Distanco (311.20 miles) covered bv Table Boc.
andlltinnewell,
Kans.,
covered
by
pouch
serv
Nebr., and Concordia, Kans.. R. P. O.
ice. (See Tablo Ce.)
(107.33 miles) covered by Crete and Red
Double dailv servico between Kansas City and 14 Distance
Cloud, Nobr., R. P. O.
Springfield, Mo. (202.07 miles). Trains'land 15 Balance of routo (41.48 miles) covered by Hast2 uetween Kansas City and Springfield, and 3
ings and Red Cloud, Nobr., pouch service.
and 4 between Kansas City and Memphis.
(See Table CM
Kansas City, Mo., ami Kiowa,
Kans.' '

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

643

in the United Slates on June 30, 1837Continued.

Average sp^eed per
hour (Irain num
bers taken from di
Date of laat vision schedule).
readjnstlneut.
c
9
.-5
= s5
=E
1J ?!
H5

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
82 j black figures).

a
2a a?
1y
Cw
aa

Li
i3 u

FLln.
316
3 23
4 23
240. 740 133. 20
21 3
I324
4 24
421
3 19
4 |,19
3 28
4 28
18
355, 949
539 194.82
25 0 9 li
147,
ia
2 22
25 2 9 0
135.11
3 26
4 26
9 0
25
1|
123
2 23
3 23. 50 4 22
log
7 2& 80 8I 28. 86
8 10
251, 178 172. 01
7 a 40 8. 8.40
39 28. 30 40 I 20. 07
39 27. 6 40| 26.131
39,39. 67 40 2a 63
39 28.78 40 26.80
18,512 July 1, 1886
6 29. 70 "0 29. 50
464, 280 181. 70
5!) 0 9 3 J
9 29. 51) "Hi 23
464, 280 181.70
so 1) 9 34
11,653 July 1, 1886
5!2a40 "0.8 30
.-,(1 0 9 3!
'9, 3 23. 50 "4,10 2.1.601
4, 648 July 1,1886
130
2 29
7 183, 230
21 s 9 3
2,740 July 1, 1886
127.20j 2 27. 20 7
1, 174 Fcb.21,1887 8P23
7
82 23
1,691 July 1, 1886
121
2 21
180 July 1, 1885
122.42 12 17.08 6 29, 9ar) 95. 80
14 1 6 9
C45] July 1, 1885 1824
3 24
6 15, 243; 97. 40
18 10 7 0
1
o 15, 243i
32 20.17 23 24
171 July 1, 1887
9,11. 23 8 26. 20 (i 36, 164; 115.54
13 0 7 2*
1
1, 3761 July 1, 1887 91 12. 59! 9213.79 6 43,961 146.84
12 8 8 0
1
2, 040! July 1, 1884
5 30. 78 4 32. 03 6 159, 167] 127. 13
18- 3 9 0
"4
5, 577] July 1,1884
4 31.99 6
M 58.80 miles, distance on route 33006; 68.30 miles,
Double daily service.
17 Train 6 from Pueblo. Colo., to Newton, Kans.,
distance on routo 33004; and 79.40 miles dis
and train 8 from Newton, Kans., to Kansas
tance on route 33005 covered by Kansas City,
City,
Mo.
Mo., and Kiowa, Kans., R. P. O.
IH 9 helpers on trains 5 and 6; 4 between Kansas 73 6 clerks
perform service on this line, 4 oh through
City, Mo., and Newton, Kans. (201.00 miles) ;
run and 2 helpers between Kansas City. Mo.,
2 out of Kansas City each day, and 5 between
and Chanute. Kans. (126.00 miles.) These
Kansas City, Mo.,' and Garden City, Kans.
clerks are appointed to Kansas City and
(418.00 miles) ; 7 helpers on trains 9 and 3 and
Kiowa, Kans., Pv. P.O.
10 and 4; 4 between Kansas City, Mo., and 24 Balance of route (28.17 miles) covered by KarkaNewton, Kans. (201.00 miles) ; 2 o'utof Kansas
kee and Kankakeo Junction 111., R. P. O.
City each day, and 3 between Kansas City, 75 Balanc i of route covered by lines of the Second
Mo., and Nickerson, Kans. (245.00 miles).
Divisiou
191 .67 miles.
" Trains 7 and 10 between Kansas City, Mo., and M These clorks do no local work between Dayton
Newton, Kans., and Sand 4 between Newton,
and Cincinnati, Ohio, running in cars of the
Kans.,
Colo.between Atchison and
Clevelaud and Cincinnati R. P. O. on north
w 52.20
milesandof Pueblo,
route 33010,
trips as helpers.
Topeka, Kans., covered by Atchison and To 27 Covered by Cleveland and Cincinnati, R. P. 0.?
Kans., K. P. O.
56.00 miles,
u Inpeka,
reserve.
4,648' July 1,1886
2, 740 Jnly 1, 1886
1, Ml July 1, 1886
903 July 1, 18S6
2, 333 July 1, 1886
2, 687| July 1, 1887
1,818 July 1,1887
10, 352 July 1, 1887
10, S July 1,1887
1, 641 July 13, 1883
3, 627 July 1, 1880
3, 020 July 1, 1880

644

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A..Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines npon which railway postoffice cars are paid for, in
italics. )

Keokuk, Iowa, anil Clayton, 111.

Keokuk and Ilameston, Iowa..
Ketchnm and Shoshone. Idaho .
Kcyaville and Clarksvillo, Va. .
Kingston and Goshen, N. Y

C ii
2 '-<
Miles.
43. 09
132. 05
70.01
31.64
44. 26

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
.a
B

u3
a-_ -T.
c
H
z-

Keokuk, Iowa, Clayton, HI. (Wab. St L. 23081 43.08

and Pad.
Keokuk,Homeston,Iowa.(Keo. and West.) '28015 132.20
(part)
Ketchum, Shoshone, Idaho (Oreg. Sh't Line) 42001 70.01
Kevsvillo, Clarksville, Ta. (Rich. Si Meck- 11032 31. BJ
lenb'gh).
Kingston. N. T., and Montgomery, IT. Y. 6083 34. 12
(Walkill Valley).
Montgomery, N. Y., and Goshen, N. Y. (N. 6009 10.05
Y., L. E.and W.).
Knobel and Helena, Ark.
140. 52 Knobel, Forrest City, Ark. (St. L.,I. M. 29012 97.76
and S.).
Forrest City, Helena, Ark. (St L., I. M. 29008| 44. 6j
andS.).
KnoxviUeand Maryville, Tenn
16.90 Knoxville, Maryville, Tenn. (Knoxv. and 19014 17.78
Augusta).
LaCrosse, Wis., andDubuque,
122.47 La Crosse, Wis., Dubuque, Iowa. (Chi., 27012| 121. 47
Iowa.
Mil. and St P.).
(part)
La Crosse, Wis., and Woon400. 45 La Clowe, Wis., Flondrean, Dak. (Chi., 26023 31L
Mil. and St. P.).
socket, Dak.
Flandrean, Egan, Dak. (Chi., Mil. and 35(K)7 4.401,
St P.).
(part)
Egan, Woonsocket, Dak. (Chi., Mil. and 35006 85.30
St. P.).
La Fayette, Ind., and Quincy,
271.00 La Fayette, Ind., Quinoy, HI. (Wab., St L. 21019 268.05
and Pac.).
IU.
(part)
La Junta, Colo., and Albu
318.00 La Janta,Colo., Albuquerque, N. Mex. (A. ">380U6 347.00
querque, K. Mex.
T.and S. F.).
(part)
LakeCrystal, Minn.,andEagle
110. 48 Lake Crystal, Elmore, Minn. (Chi., St. P., 26029] 44.20
Grove, Iowa.
Minn, and Om.).
Elmore, Minn., Eagle Grove, Iowa (Chi. 27052| 00. 3D
and No.West).
(part)
LakeGeneva, Wis., and Elgin,
44. 15 LakeGeneva, Wis., Elgin, HI. (Chi. and 23004 44. 13
No. West).
III.
Lake Station, Ind., and Joliet,
45. 08 Lake Station, Ind., Joliet, 111. (Miob. Cen 23022) 45.67
tral).
111.
Lancaster, N. H., and Boston,
212.03 Lancaster, Concord, N. H. (Bos. and Low.). "1006j 136.30
(pari)
Concord, Nashua, N. H.
1001 (..,
Nashua, N. H., Boston,
3016 ("I
. and
Low.).
Lancaster, Pa., and Frederick,
81.67 Lancaster, Pa., and Columbia, Fa. (Pa.)..
8027| "12. 10
Md.
(part)
Columbia, Pa., and Frederick, Md. (Pa.) . 8032 69.30
Lansing and HillBdale, Mich.
65.68 Lansing, Jouesville, Mich. (L. S. and M. S.) 24005 61.04
Jonesville, Hillsdale, Mich. (L; S. andM. S.) 21095] 1")
(part I
Larabee, and Clermont, Pa.
22.33 Larabee, Pa., and Clermont, Pa. (B., N. Y. 091 22.30;
and P.).
1 Balance of route (17.48 miles) covered by Humes- 8 Balance of route (205.32 miles) covered by To
ton and Shenandoah, Iowa, K. P. O.
ledo, Ohio, anil La Fayette, Ind.. K. P. O.
2 Reserve,
9 One clerk detailed as chief clerk at Quincy, HI.;
* In reserve.
two clerks detailed to transfer dnty at Quincy.
* Cars and clerks shown route 6083.
111.; one clerk detailed to transfer duty at De
6 Balance of route (43. 50 miles) covered by Chi
catur, 111., and one clerk detailed to clerical
cago, 111.. McGregor. Iowa, and Saint Paul.
duty at office of superintendent Chicago, 111.
Minn., B. P. O., and between Sabula and 10 178.64 miles of route 36006,between Albuquerque
Clinton, Iowa (16.27 miles) by closed pouches.
andKincon.N. Mex.,covered bv Albuquerque.
N. Mex., and El Paso, Tex.,"R, P. O., and
(See Table C1.)
6 Short run La Crosse, Wis., to Jackson, Minn.,
53.41 miles, between Rincon and Deming, N.
215.44 miles.
Mex., by Rincon and Deming, N. Mex., K.
1 Balance of route (34.01 miles) covered by Egan
P. O.
Dak., and Sioux City, Iowa., B. P. O.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY TOST-OEFICES.

645

in the United Stales on June 30, 1887Continued.

00
i
Average speed per
mm
hour
(train
num
- a,
berstaken from divUion schedules). a a
ac -j Datoo'last
readjust13
Ml' lit
h
2.2
-"
eo
t- a
|l a

oQ
t
<~J3
c t-

491 July 1, 1887

410 July 1, 1887
407 July 1, 1886
216 July 1, 1885
435 July 1, 1885
647 July 1, 1885
S70 July 1, 1886
525 July 1, 1886
133 July 1, 1884
2,882 July 1, 1887

26, 074
82,663
43, 826
19, 80;
27. 70;

2, 1111
404
1,204
11,242
4, 546

442 22. 4
524.
521 17.50
80 Hi. X,
\ 24.96
4 30.42
687 19.50
087 18
1 12 93
6 2L12

443 1. :,4
6 22. tol
522 17. :,0
61 15.65
1 27.29
1 21.30
6S8 10. 30
688 18
I 12
5 21. 12

July 1, 1887
1 24.44 4 22.72
S 26 40 2 2i!. 40
July 1, 1886
1 26.40 4 26.40
July 1, 1880
1 26.93 4 23.20
July 1, 1881 45 25.32 44 28.15
July 1, 1886 801 20. 00 602 20

sa
5a

1T
a

Z=O O
U
o2>
86. 18]
132. o:
140.02
63.28

102, 580
10, 579
76. COO 122.47
230,082 133.48
134,928 143.69

169, 646 135.50

254, 040 139. 20

I- u=
_ E1
a-3
o -* *c
bjjj
5a - 5Z
Hi
3-

Inside dimcnsionsof cars or

apartments
(railway post*
oftice cars in
black figures).

J2C da
oo
- i

Ft. In. Ft. In.

17 5 8 7{
16 8 9 0
7 8 6 11
10 2 6 8
12 0 3 0
18 2 8 10
18 0 7 6
14 6
24 10
8 10
22 9
20 1
14 3
22 0
21 1
26 0|
15 9
50 O
21 3
23 10
21 0
12 2
12 2
8 9
12 2
11 8
27 6

8 11
9 13
7 8

521 July 1, 1887 18 24.11 14 29. 40

69,160 110.48
1,338 July 1, 1887 u 24.11 9 21.50
246 July 1, 1887 20 24.07 19 24.07
27,638 88.30
107 July 1. 1887 141 24.98 144 26.09
28, 596 91. 36
3,283 July 1, 1885 54 20.70 29 18.66
132, 730 106. 01
11,733 July 1, 1885 54 22. 83 29 23.32
14, 366 July 1, 1885 5429. u4 29 26.48
938 July 1, 1885 85 24. 19 82 25. 92
61, 125 81. 67
512 July 1. 1885 4 15. 12 "1:18.90
552| July 1, 1884 152 27. 69 155 21.83
41,116 131.31
15 0 9 0
9,142 Mar. 9, 1884 152 23.45 155 25.80
273 July 1, 1885 24 15. 20 2513. 78
13,979 79. 16
8 7J 6 8
11 Cars also run over Albuqucrqi
]* 18.88
by closed-pouch
(Seemiles
Table covered
Ce.)
Los Angeles. CftL E. P. O.
11 Balance of route (98.40 miles) covered by Tama Sl* (Jars
Number
of
train
changes
Columbia.
and clerks shown onatroute
No. 8027.
and Hawarden, Iowa, R. P. O.
n Runs on route 21095, Junesville to Hillsdale,
11 One of these cars in reserve.
14 Balance of route covered by closed-pouch serv
Mich. 4.50 miles.
ice between Lancaster and Groveton Junc *> Shown in report of New York and Chicago R.
tion. 9.58 miles. (See Table O.)
P. O.
16 O&oclerk detailed as transfer clerk Manchester, 14M Clerk
Reported
routo 24005.
runsonthrough
to Olean as helper in Buf
N.H.
Covered by Saint Albans and Bos. R. P. O.,
falo and Emporium R. P. O., and return. Dis
tance (17.: miles) not included in annual
36.28 miles.
17 Reserve car.
mileage.
" Covered by Saint Albans and Boston It. P. O.

G46

REPORT OK THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of ruilicag poxt-officet in operation

Designation of railway poutnllloe.

(Linos npon
railway
-irs which
are paid
for, post
In 1
Malta.)

Initial and terminal stations, running j

east to west, north to south, ornort h'
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

is
Miles.
131. An Larimore, Everest, Dak. (St P.,
and Man.).
Bipon, Dak., Brockenridge, Minn. (St. P.
Minn, and Man.).
Portland Junction, Rlpon, Dak. (St. P.,
Minn, and Man.).
119. 50 La Salle (u. o.), Greeley, Colo. (D. P. B.
La Salle and Donver, Colo
and T. Co.).
Greeley, Ft Collins, Colo. (G. S. L. and. P.)
Ft. Collins, Denver, Colo. (Colo. Cent.)
Lawrence and Burlington,
74.40 Lawrence, Ottawa, Kans. (South Eons.). ..
Kans.
Ottawa, Burlington, Kans. (South Kans.)..
Leavenworth ami Lawrence,
34.05 Leavenworth, Lawrence, Kona. (U. P.)
Kane.
Leavenworth and Miitonvale,
100. 18 Leavenworth, Miitonvale, Kans. (K. C.) ..
Kans.
Leavenwortli anil Topeka,
57. 40 Leavenworth, Meridon Junction (n. o.),
Kans. (L. T. and S. W.).
Meridfn Junction (n. o.), Topeka, Kans.
(A. T.and S. F ).
Lelianoa and Grccnsburgb,
31.84 Lebanon, Greenaburgh, Ky. (Louis, and
Nash.).
Ky.
Lebanon and Nashville, Tcnn.
31.99 Lebanon, Ky., Nashville, Tens. (Nash.,
Chatt and St Louis).
Leland and Glen Allan, Miss..
41.00 Leland, Wiltinakl, Miss. (L.N.O.and T.
Kwy.).
Wilziuski, Glen Allan, Miss. (L. N. 0. and
T. liwy.).
Lenoir, N. C, and Lancaster,
138. 25 Lenoir, Hickory, N. C. (C. and N. N. O.
S. U.
Hickory, N. C, Chester, S. C. (C. C. and
A. R. R.).
Chester, Lancaster. S.C.fC.C. and A.R.R.)
100.08 Lenox. Jackson, Mich. (Grand Trunk)
Lenox and Jackson, Mich..
Lexington and Louisville, Ky.
91.71 Lexington, La Grange, Ky. (Louis, and
Nash.).
La Grange, Louisville, Ky. (Louis, and
Nash.).
Litchfield, Hawleyville, Conn. (Shepaug) .
Litchfield and Bethel, Conn
Hawlevville, Bethel, Conn. (Dan. & Nor.) .
Litchfield and Kampsville, 111
68, 58 Litchfield, Barnett, 111. (Jack, and So.
East).
Barnett, Kampsville, 111. (Jack, and So.
East).
Little Falls and Morris, Minn
88. 33 Little Falls, Morris, Minn. (North. Pac.)..
Lock Ilaven and Barrisburgh,
118.03 Lock Haven, Pa., and Williamsport, Pa.
(Pennai).
To.
(part)
Williamsport, Sunbury, Pa. (Penna.)
8006
Snnbury Pa., Harrisburgh, Pa. (No. 10002
Central.)
(part)
Lock Ilaven and Tyrone, Fa. . "80 M Look Haven. Tyrone (Penna.).
8038
Rcllefontc, Milesburgb, Pa. (Penna.).
8083
(part) I
I
1 Balance of route, Park River and Larimore,
over 16 miles of route 38003, between Den
Dak. (36.87 miles) covered by closed pouches.
ver and Golden, Colo.
(See Table
CM Hope and Ripon, Dnk. (29.84 68. 30 miles of route 330O4, between Ottawa and
Balance
of route,
Cherry Vale, Kans.. covored by Kansas City,
miles) covered by closed pouches. (See Table
Mo., and Kiowa, Kans.. R. P. O., and 16.07
miles between Cheiry Vale and Coffeyviiie,
C.) on route 38007 (0 miles) covered by
Distance
Kans., by closed-pouch servico (See Table
Cheyenne, Wyo., and Denver, Colo., R. P.O.
CM
' 15. 14 miles of route 38027, between Ft. Collins T Trains 291 and 292 run between Leavenworth
and Stout, Colo., covered by pouch service.
and Garrison, Kans., and 293 and 294 between
Garrison and Miitonvale, Kans.
(See Table
C.)
Denver
and Georgetown,
Colo. , R. P.O., also runs
Larimore, Dak.,
Dak and Brcckenridge, Minn.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

647

in the United States on June UO, 1887Coutinucil.

X
Inside dimen
4
Avorago speed per - O
T g sions of cars or
liour (train num
apartments
1
fi
su =5S
OS (railway
bers taken from di ^ _
postoflire cars in
Datoof lust vision schedules). 3 a "si
X
"3 3
41 o
* .2
black figures).
readjust
ment. TrainNo. fj
o
1*
1
outward. c.
ua;
1.
a
a a X - aa
2
Is]
as
i
- <*
< H
I.b>.
Fl. In. Fr In
443 July 1, 18M 48 10. 01 4710.31
82, 250 13I.4H
16 0 11 I
Jaly 1, 1886 48 10.53 47.19.50
433j July 1, 1888 48 20. 70 47) 20.68
1,611 July 1,1880 34324
87, 235| 119. 50
344 M
13 Bi 9 0
434 July 1, 1880 343 34
.'ill 24
1,498 July 1, 1888 302,24
861 -I
2,740 July 1, 1886 51 20.50 52 20.501
40. 574 74.40
20 |i 8 01
8 l|
331 July 1,1888 SI 20
52120
J 18
460 July 1, 1886 231 23.35 23: 23.35
23, 514 69.90
13 3 9 1
576 July 1, 1886 '291 19.30 292 19.30
104, 029 110. 79
1.3 0 7 6
203 10
1.3 s 7 7
291 10
139 July 1, 1886 SI 23
"ii,902 i\\'.V
12 b 7 8
ft "
11,633 July 1, 1887 51 23
.32 23
255 July 1, 1884 39 12. 72 40 II. 50
7 0 6 0
19,932 63.68
445 July 1, 18S< 42 i&oi II 19.90
20,028 127. 9G
12 0 0 8
41 14.01
20, OCfl
14.53
1
578 Juno 15,1885 22 14 43j
25, 060 82. Oil
1 6 .-. 7 0
U 14
1,383 July 1, 1885 22 10 2! 10
111 Aag.11,1885 52 13 S3 U
5 3 7 1
86,54: 92.
6 6 7 2
330 Aug 5,1885 62 13 S3 It
11 6 G 10
, .52 12
12
373 Julv 1,1884 Si 8:i3.08:3 % 10.48
23 6 7 3
66,782 100. OS
1,243 July 1,1884
59, 288 91.71
14 7 9. 0
25.01
23. 81
19,548 July 1,1881
19.57
18.20
r, 4 0 0
July 1, 1885
22.78
22,45
24, 432 78.00
277 July 1, 1885
18
12

12
III. 4.-1
549 July 1, 1887
36, 733 117. 30
19.50
7 7 2J
ISO July 1, 1887
12.72 13 15. 21
5.3,291 176. 60
23! July 1,1887
20.38 26 20. 38
21
J9 1
1,383 July 1,1885
"74,202| 118.03
20
26.72 1,28.26
3
74, 262
26.72 15 24. 50
2U
7,227 July 1, 1885
24.55 124.55
(")
23. 38 15 31. 89
(")
(')
11,371 July 1, 1885
29.01 130. 39
30.39 15130. 99
624 July 1, 1885
37, 848 120. M (")1 1.3 - 8
18.72 SO 19. 50
16.20 50 10.20
8 July 1, 1883
(")
11 miles distance over ronto 33010, covered by ls In reserve.
Atchison
R. P.except
O. Sun- " 40.93 miles covered by \VilIiam9p0rt and Haiti
Clerk
makesandtwoTopcka,
round Kans.,
trips daily
moro R. P. O.
18 Cars and clerks shown on route No. 8022.
dSiy.
Reserve car.
19 53.20 miles covered by Williamsport and Balti
11 Covered by tho Cincinnati and Nashville R. P. K Clerk
timoro
R. P. O.(loublodaily service, except Sun
performs
0.. 27. 40(6.miles.
Dislaneo
50 miles) covered by Jacksonville
day, botween Milesburgh and Bellelbnto, Pa.
and Centralia, 111., R P. O.
(2.70 miles).
"14 50 miles covered by Williamsport and Erlo 11 19.13 mileB covered by closed-poucb servico
R. P. O.
(Seeand
Table
C'.)shown on route No. 8035.
n Cars
clerks
" Double daily service, except Sunday.
" 2 phelres.

048

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENEftAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway poxt-ojjicc* in operation

Designation of railway postofflce.

( Lines upon which railway postoffice cars aro paid tor, in
italics.)

Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio..

Logan and 1'omeroy, Ohio
Logan-*poit, Ind., and Columbus, Ohio.
IjOgana]K>rt, Tml., and Keokuk,
Iowa.
Los Angeles and Santa Ana,
0*1.
Louisville and B.irdntown, Ky.
Louisville and BloomlUdd, Ky.

Louisville and Knoxvilli*, Tenn.

Louisville, Ky., and Nashville,

Tom..
LonUville and Paducah, Ky..
Louisville, Ky.,and Saint Louis,
Mo.

Loup City and Grand Island,

Nebr.
Lovely Mount and Pocahontas
Va.
Lowell and Ayer, Maas.

Initial ami terminal station*, running from

cast to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
S
Xilct.
32. 00 Lo<;an, New StrniUville, Ohio (Col., Hork 21084
Val. and Tol.).
New Straitsville, Nelaonville, Ohio (Col., 210
flock. Val. and Tol.).
83.47 Loau, Pomeroy. Ohio (Col., Hock Val. and 21074
Tol.).
108.71 Logansport, Ind., Bradford, Ohio (Pitts., 2201
Cin. and St. Louis).
Bradford, Columbus, Ohio (Clijc., St. Lou. 21015i
(part)
and Pitts.).
Lieansp.<rt, State Line (n. o.), (Ind. Chic. 22014
St L. and Pitts.).
State Line (n. o.), Ind., Keokuk, Iowa 23027
(part)
(Tol., Peo. and West.).
35.50 Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Cal. (South'n Pa 46017
cific Co.).
41.40 Louisvilo, Bardstown Junction, Ky. 20005
(pari)
(Louis, and Nash.).
Bardstowu Junction, Bardstown, Ky. 201X10
(Louis, and Nash.).
58. 16 Louisville, Anchorage, Ky. (Louis, and 20004
(part)
Nash.).
Anchorage, Shelbyville, Ky. (Louis, and 20011
Nash ).
Shelbyville, Bloomfleld, Ky. (Louis, and 20026|
Nash.).
2G7. 21 Louisville, Lebanon Junction, Ky. (Louis. 20005
(part)
and Nash.).
Lebanon Junction, Ky., Jellico, Tenn. 20007
(Lonis. and Nash.).
Jellico, Knoxville, Tenn. (E. Tenn., Va. 10008
and Ga.).
160. 13 Louisville, Ky., Nashville, Tenn. (Louis, 20005
and Nash.).
228.12 Louisville, Padacab, Ky.(Chcsa., Ohio and '20009
(paTt)
So. West.).
Louisville, Ky., Oakland City, Ind. (Louis., 22048
Evans, and St. Lou.).
Oakland City, Ind., Mount Vernon, Ills. 22023
(Louis., Evans, and St. Louis.).
Mount Vernon, East Saint Louis, 111. 23032
(part)
(Louis, and Nash.).
CI. 20 Loup City, Saint Paul, Nebr., (Om. Rep. 34033
Vail.).
Saint Paul, Grand Island, Nebr., (Om. and 34015
(part)
Rep. Vail.).
Lovely Mount, New River Depot, Va. 11013
(part)
(Norfolk and Western).
New River Depot, Pocahontas, Va. (Nor- 11033
folk and Western).
10.98 Lowell, Ayer, Mass. (Bos. and Low.)
3020

1 Tboso clerks mako two'ronnd trips daily, except

Sunday.
1 4 cars in reserve.
* Clerks run in car of Pittsburgh and Saint Louis
R. P. O., on train No. 1, as helper between
Columbus and Bradford, Ohio.
* Covered bv Pittsburgh and Saint Lonis R. P. O.
(83.40 miles).
1 East Division,
Logansport,
Peoria,
111..
Balance
of route,
Keokuk, Ind.,
Iowa,toand
Warsaw,
Ills. (0.47 miles), covered by closed pouohos.
See Table Ct.
' West
Division, Peoria, 111., to Keokuk, Iowa.
Reserve

r-- ^
- >

13. 39,
19.94
83.71
I
114. 2|
<J
61. 19
22140
35.50
(I
17.93
("1
18.48;
27. 75
(u)
170.S7
65.63|
n
223.30
99.55
88.58
f")
39.59
f)
(")
73.691
17.03|

Covered by Cincinnati and Nashville R. P. O.

(22 miles).
' Covered
by Cincinnati and Nashville R. P. O.,
(12 miles).
" Covered bv Cincinnati and Nashville R. P. O.
(29.60 miles).
" Day line.
13 Clerks on day line run ou trains Nos. 23 and 24
between Louisville, Ky., and Jellico, Tenn.
(201.94 miles).
Night line.
Clerks on night line run on trains 25 and 26,
over whole line, thus makingdouble daily serv
ice between Louisville, Ky., and Jellico,

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

649

in the Untied States on June '30, 1887Continued.

"5
14
OO
9
tfi

Average speed per Am

hour (train num
bers taken from dl<
Dale of last| vision schedules).
readjust
*3
ment.
9O
a2
ji
If
If
no

Lb:
307 July 1,1884
150 July 1, 1884
QUO July 1, 1884
532 July 1,1884
42,547 July 1, 1884
1,551 July 1,1884
1,007 July 1, 1687
598 July 1,1880
10,947 July 1, 1885
195 July 1, 1881
19,504 July 1, 1881
391 July 1,1884
201 July 1, 1884
10,947 July 1,1884
1, 302 July 1, 1884
824 July 1, 1884
16, 947 July 1, 1884
948! July 1, 1884
720
329
4, 071
3G0

9 22. 90
9 21.70
1 20. 34|
SJ23. 91
12 28.57
12 2a 00
105 2a 24
2a io
24. 17
20.44
2Diia85
29 13. 44
36 18
36 10.50
8612. 80
23.25 331
25i29. GOi
23 21. 15
2536. 64
25 25. 40
5 28.50
l'22.90

8 22.90
8 21.70
2 23. 35
0 23. 35
I1 27. 42
1 33.59
104 28. 24
4 27.72
4 20. 03
12 26.41 7
U3.85 a
14.39 a
18.90 a
9.05 a
13.8
a
24 20. 89 7
20
24 29.
19. 60
351 "77
20 24. 13 .1
20 28. 12 7
0 I 30.83 7
2 23.10 7

a*
S8
a.
Ig
a
4

20, 033 65. 92

Ft In Fl. In
8
7 0

BD aD
<- ;z
w
ol
(. a
Is,
Ea
ft

52, 252 111.29

52. 252,
124,3921 132. 47

2 15 9
'a 12 0

7 I
!l II

3
3

1
1

3
3

177, 170, 114. 34

111.50
25, 915 71.00
25, 910 82.80

8 9
8 8
6 11

'3
T't
1

1
1
1

32 0
28 2
8 4

30, 408 11132

147,416 134. 04
162, 239

9 0 "3
9 7 "4
0 0

1
1

9
9
8
9
7

3
4

1 <")
1 4

85,248 124.09
166, 528 114. 00

July 1, 1884
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1887
Mar.30, 1887

122.97 2 22. 14
27,25 ' 2^29.52
23.80 2 26.11
84 14. 39 SI 14. 39
82 24.45 8122.00]
0,222 July 1, 1885 21 ia48 22ia48
394 July 1, 1885 2123.24 22 20. 07
745 July 1, 1885 403 24. 25 400 20. 20
409.21. 55 410 24.25
Tenn. Previous to December 20, 1880, night
line run between Junction City, Ky., and
Knoxviile, Tenn. (171.79 miles).
* Covered by Cincinnati and Nashville R. P. 0.
(185 miles).
17 Clerks are appointed to Cincinnati and Nashville
R P. 0., and aro shown with that line : R P. O.
Service re-established Nov. 14, 1886 ; clerks for
merly acted as helpers to Cincinnati and Nashvillo'RP.O.
Remainder of; day
ronteline.shown on Paducah and
Memphis R P. O. (16a 10 miles).
'" This also includes oars on the Paducah and

a
Eg '3 .a
*E
er m
tx-3 u a a
e
, i&
-5

(
ofctolerks
sions ofcars or
apartments
(railway post- to
office curs in 1
black figures). gw crow.
ou
J
1 as
'A

134.28

2, 14
14
14
15
14

9
9
8
3
0

0
0
10
I
0

122.40
47, 050

2 18 3
"1 15 0

8 7
8 0

1
1

10,629 67.92
11 2
1 1 1
10, 6291
Memphis R P. O. (all cars running through b
M 3tween
cars inLouisville,
reserve. Ky., and Memphis, Tenn )
11 Covered bv Nashville and Saint Lonis R P. O.
(76.18 miles).
23 Temporary apartment in baggage car in use, to
be replaced by an apartment car shortly.
Distance (21. 60 miles) covored by Ord and Grand
Island,
Neb., R. by
P.O.the Lynchburgh and Bristol
M 1.54
milescovered
RP.
O.
a In reserve.

G50

&EPORT OF THE POSTMASTEK-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway) punt-offices in opcratitm

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines npon which railway postotllce cars are paid for la
italic*.)
Is
9

Initial ami terminal stations, running from

east to wwt, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated tillw of
railroad company).

6
el
kjtfso
I

5
Lowell and Taunton, Ma^x
Ludin<;tou, Mich., and Toledo,
Ohio.
J.j/nchburgh, Fa , and Bristol,
Tenn.).
Lyons, X. Y., and Sayre, Ta..
McCook, Xubr., and Denver,
Colo.
McLearn*borough and Shawneetown, 111.
Mrl'herson and El Dorado,
Km."
Mackinaw Citv and Detroit,
Mich.
Mackinaw City, and Grand
Kapids, Mich."
Macon and Brunswick, Ga...
Macon, Ga., and Montgomery,
Ala.
Manchester, X. II., Lawrence
and Boston, Mans.

Mila.
01 | Lowell, South Franilngham, Mass. (Old 3049 2a
Coionv).
Sonth Framlngham, Taanton, Mass. (Old '3051 32.26'
Colony).
(part)
278.59 | Ludington, Monroe. Mich. (F. and P.M.) 24015 254.41
Monroe, Mich.,Tolodo, Ohio, (L. S. Sc M. S.) part)
24001 (')
204. 48 | Lynchburgh. Va., Bristol, Tenn. (Norfolk 11013 204.40
anil Western).
02,22
255.53
41.00
02. 17
291.23

|
|
|
|
|

Lyons, N. V., Sayre, Pa. (Gen., Ith. and

92.58
Savre).
McCook. Nebr., Denver, Colo. (B. and M.
255.30
R. in Nebr).
(part.)
McLeansborough, Sbawncotown, 111. 2i078 41.22
Louis, and Nash.).
Mcl'hersnn, El Dorado, Kans. (St. L., Ft. 3304G 02.17
S.and W.).
Mackinaw City, Detroit, Mich. (Mich. 24013 290. 22
Cent.).
220.30 ! Mackinaw City, Grand Rapids, Mich. (G. "24018, 225.67
R. and I.)
(part)
Macon, Brunswick, Ga. (K. T., V. and Ga. 15013 'J90.no
(part)
R. U.I
224.51 | Mncou, Ga., Enfaula, Ala. (S. W. R. R.).. 15010 144.57
Eufaula, Montgomery, Ala., (M. ami E. R. 17003 89.49
R).
53. 85 | Manchester, X, H., Lawrence,
3003 27.07
Man und Law.).
Lawrence, Boston, Mass., (Bos. and Maine.) '301 1 (")
(part)
Manchester and Peterbor63.37 | Manchester, Concord, N. R. (Concord).... '100I C)
ougu, X. H.
(part)
Concord, Contoocook, ST. H. (Bos. and "1009 (*)
Low.)
(part)
Contoocook, Peterborough, N. II. (Bos. 1010 32.72
and Low.).
Mandun, Dak., and Glendive,
215. 1.2 ! Mandan, D.ik., Glendivo, Mont. (North 26001 214.82
Munt.
Pac).
Manhattan and Burlingaxne,
Manhattan, Burllngame, Kans. (M., A. 33034 57.27
Kan8.
and B.).
Manistee and East Kaginaw.
148. 13 Manistee, Manistee Junction, Mich. (F. 24045 27. 13
Mich.
and P. M.).
Manistee Junction, East Saginaw, Mich. 24015
(part)
<F. and P. M.).
1 Balance of route covered by Boston, Clinton and
vision, run through to Chattanooga, Tenn.,
Fitchburg R P. O. (40.47 miles), and closedcomprising the total equipment of the Bristol
pouch service between Taunton and Now Bed
and Chattanooga R. P. O.
ford (20.01 miles). (See Table C.)
' 2 detailed as helpers in Baltimore and Bristol R.
* Reserve cars.
P. O. ; 2 transier clerks, Lynchburgh, Va.
* Runs on route 24001, Monroe, Mich., to Tolodo, In reserve.
Ohio (24.47 miles).
10 Balance of ronte (132.07 miles) covered bj' Omaha
4 Shown in report of Detroit and Toledo R. P. O.
and McCook, Nebr., R P. O.
night line.
11 Reported last year as Newton and El Dorado,
* One car held in reserve.
Kans. ; distance increased 28 86 miles.
' 2 clerks detailed to Bay Citv. Wayno and De 12 Trains 202 and 205 carry an R. P. O. between
troit R. P. O. : 3 clerks detailed to Manistee
Bay City und Detroit. Mich., aud give double
and East Saginaw R. P. O. ; one of theso
service between those poiuts, 108 miles daily,
clerks alternates between the Manistee and
except Sunday. R P. O. on above tiaitis per
form daily service.
East Saginaw and East Saginaw and Howard
11 In connection with Cadillao and Fort Wayno nnd
City R P. O's.
Grand Rapids and Cincinnati R. P. O.. g ves
In connection with Manistee and East Saginaw
double service between Cadillac. Mich., and
nnd Bay City, Wayne, and Detroit R. P O's,
Fort Wayne, Ind. (240 miles), daily except
gives double servico between Maniste Junotion
Sundav.of route (143 23 miles) covered by Cadil
and Wayne, Mich. (210.33 miles), duily, except M BaJanco
Sunday.
f The cars on this line, together with those in use
lac and Fort Wayne, R P. O.
on tbe Baltimore and Bristol R P. O., west di-

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

651

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Average speed per

hcfur (train num.
liers taken from di
vision schedules). a ..
Dateoflast
*il
readjust,
incut.
it 4- ; s-S
aa
if
II
Ba
?;-5*
f1

Lb:
1,841
1,330
2.653
4,634
0,222

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
July' 1, 1884
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1885

If
II

ofseesrvice
clerks.
13
y
3

>>
'3
a
C<c ifa
i
!l
s

816 30. GO 20 21.16 t 38,818 124.0:

831 2a 26 370 25.96
38,818
819 27. 25 20 25.46 \
831 15.72 370 23.34
3 23. 34
2J. 12 6
109 29.40 110 32.66 6 J 174,397 139. 29
1 24.23 4 26.60 7 149, 270 10124

848 July 1, 1885 109 26.41 102 28.93

3,479 July 1, 1886 39 32. 94 40 29. 46
173 July 1, 1887 81 12.08 80 9.70
149 Mar.30,1887 18 23.30 17 23.30
1,957 July 1, 1884 92> 22.03
i 23.67
200S .27 J201
"205 25. 92
"202
1,831 July 1,1884
e 24.65 122.60
687 July 1, 1884 15 .231 16, .24
1,049 July 1, 1884
3 IX 4 .20
860 July 1, 1884
3 . 25 * .26}
1,013 July 1,1885 39 20. 52 34 24.37
37 21. 66 36 27.69
4,739 July 1, 1885 39 26.12 34 24.51
11,733 July 1, 1885 12 25.71 75 27
452 July 1, 1885 12 21.63 7517.41
311 July 1, 1885 12 14. 31 75 19. 81
11,448 July 1, 1687
1 21.84 2 22. 41
430 July 1, 1886 152 14.30 151 14. 30
Ml July 1, 1884 705 24.42 70624.42
2,653 July 1, 1884
6 23.30 621.25

6
7
6
7
6
6
7
7
6
6
a
6

57,730
180,537 170. 35
25,606 82.00
45,384 124.34
182, 310 145. 01
78, 840 108.00
141,664 113. 15
139, 138 95.30
163, 892 112. 25

1mailorcurs ichmailarc1 Inside

sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice MM in
black figures).
-:
L. 2 B&
2to r
Ti
Ft. In. Ft. In.
1 13 2 6 2
12
7
14
7
15
8 a
3 20
8 10
'1 40 2 8 10
1 41 0 8 7
1 43 3 8 8
1 3!) S 8 10
9} 8 8i
11 15
15 9} 8 8$
11 0 8 10
11 0 7 1
8 0 0 2
1 18 7 a n
10 1 8 8
a 9 2
{]! u
13 0 9 2
22 0 8 10
] 14 10
j 18 10
3 28 4

33,710 80.37
16. 601

2 10 0

6 9

39,669 126.74

6 0
7 0

8 6
9 0

7 157, 621 107.96 "12 24 6 I 9 1

1 12 0 9 0
a 35,851 114.54
s
| 92,729 9a 75
2 20 0 8 10
a

15 1 clerk assigned as chief clerk at Grand Rapids. Mich. ; 1 clerk assigned as transfer clerk
at Grand Rapids, Mich. ; 4 clerks assigned to
Cadillac and Fort Wayne R. P. O.
10 1C0 20 miles reported as Chattanooga and Macon
R.P.O.
17w 21 helpers.
transfer clerk, Jesup, Ga.
19 Balance ofroute covered by Portland and Boston
R. P. O., 89.33 miles.
"Covered by Portland and Boston R. P. 0..27
miles. These clerks double the road between
Manchester, N. H-, and Lawrence, Mass.
11 Balance of route covered by Saint Albans and
Boston
R Saint
P. O., Albans
18.02 miles.
a Covered by
and Boston R. P. 0., 18.
26 miles.
Balance of route covered by Claremont and Lowell R. P. 0., 42.93 miles, and closed-pouch servico between Claremont and Claremont Junc
tion, 2. 02 miles. (See Table C". )
" Covered by Claremont and Lowell R. P. O., 11.97
miles. This clerk runs in the same car with

Claremont and Lowell clerk between Concord

and Manchester,
X. H.miles) covered by Saint
M Balance
of route (1065.45
Paul, Minn., and Mandan, Dak., Glendivoand
Billinss, Mont ; Billings and Helena, Mont.,
and Helena, Mont., and Portland, Oreg., R. P.
O.
* Cars run through between Mandan. Dak., and
Portland, Ore.g, covering Glendivo and Bill
ings, Mont., Billings and Helena, Mont., and
Helena, Mont, and Portland. Oreg., It P. O.
97 Runs on route 24015 between ManisUt, Junction
and East Saginaw, Mich. (119.83 miles), am* in
connection with Bay City, Wayne, and Detroit,
and Ludington and Toledo It r. ()., gives
double service between Manistee Junction,
and Wayne, Mich. (210. 33 miles), daily except
Sundny.*
" Shown in report of Lndington and Toledo R. P.
O.
Clerk appointed to Ludington and Toledo R. V.
O.

652

REPORT OF THE l'OSTMASTER-GENKRAL.

Table A'. Statement of railway pout-offices in operation
3

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Linos upon which railway postoffice cars are paid for, in
italics. )

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

0
a

O
i
1

Miles.
38.20
4:i. 85
30.52
270. 12
201.90
62. "J
95.20

li
a*
11
"si

Mankato, Wells, Minn. {Chi., Mil. and St. 26024 38. 18

Maqnoketa, Davenport, Iowa (CM., Mil. 270K- 43.01
and St P.).
31.93
Marietta, Amesville, Ohio (Mar. Mineral) . 21096
Mariion, O., Chicago .hunt ion (n. o.), Ind. 21000 240.96
(Chi. and Atlantic).
Marion, U. P. Transfer, Iowa (Chi., Mil. 27028 261.00
aud St P.).
(part)
Marion. Ituuning Water, Dak. (Chi., Mil. '27025 03.00
and St. P.).
(parti
Marquette, Houghton, Mich. (Dul., So. 24040 95. D3
Shore aud Act.).
39. 55 Marahalltown, Story City, Iowa (Central 27070 39.33
Iowa).
55. 04 Marysville, Manhattan, Kana. (M. aud II. 33034 55.61
V.).
169. 55
City, Albia, Iowa (Central Iowa.) . 27010 170.21
(part)
73. 05 Mason City. Fort Dodyo, Iowa (M. City 27087 73.05
and Ft. Dodge).
130.32 MayBVillo, Paris, Ky. (Ky. Cent)
20015 60.17
Paris, Ky., Covington. Ky. (Ky. Cent.).
20002 (")
(part)
Mcadville and Oil Citv, Pa
2 30.02 Meadvillo, Pa., Oil City, Pa, (N. Y. P. andO.) 8011) 36.07
Memphis, Tenn., and Grenada, 4 101. 00 Memphis. Tenn., Grenada, Miss. (M. and 18002 102.34
Miss.
T. R. K).
Memphis, Tenn., and Little 7 136.00 Memphis, Tenn., Little Rock, Ark. (M. and 20001 135.00
L. It.).
Rock, Ark.
Memphis, Tenn., and Now Or 4 454.70 Memphis, Tenn., New Orleans, La. (L., N. 18019 455.60
leans, La.
O. aud T. Uwy.).
Memphis, Tenn., and Tupelo, 1 104. 09 Memphis, Teun., Tupelo, Miss. (K. CM. 18021 104.9J
ani[B.R.R.).
Miss.
Mendota and Centralia. 111
G 211.90 Mendota, Ccntralia, HI. (Illinois Central) . "23021 312.85
(part)
Mendota and Fulton, 111
a 65.20 Mendota, Fulton, 111., (Chi., Bur. and 23013 64.70
Qcy.l.
Meridian, Miss., and New Or- 4 198.24 Meridian, Miss.. New Orleans, La. (N. 0. 18016 106.24
aud N. E. R. R.).
leans, La.
Meridian and Vicksburgh, Miss 1 140.70 Meridian. Vickshurgh, Miss.lV. & M. RR.) 18003 140.69
Men ill and Toniah, Wis
u 107. 60 Merrill, Tomah, \Vis.(Chi.. Md. and St. P.) . 25031 103.07
Mexico and Cedar City, Mo
7 60.43 Mexico, Cedar City, Mo (C. and A.)
28021 60.43
Michigan City and" Indian 5 161. 18 MichiganCity,ljidiauapoli8,Ind.(LakeErio 22004 Wl. 02
and West.)
apolis, Ind.
Michigan City, Monon, and In 5 154. 67 Michigan Citv, Monon, Ind. (Louis., New '22008 59.58
Alb. and Cbi.).
dianapolis, Ind.
(part)
Monon, Imliauipolis, Ind. (Louis., New "22038 95.56
Alb and Chi.).
(part)
Middlcton, Tenn., and Cotton 4 36.35 Middlcton Sia., Tenn., Cotton Plant, Miss. 18008 36.35
(S.
L
R.
and
K.)
Plant, Miss.
Middb'town and New York, j 89.78 Middletown, New York, N. Y. (S. Y., S. 7037 88.40
BDd W.).
N. Y.
Millerton and Dutchess Junc 2 57.97 Millerton, Dutchess Junction, N. Y. (N. 6085 57.09
D. undC).
tion, N. YMilton and Mineral Point,Wis. 8 90.66 Milton, Gratiot,Wis. (Cbi., Mil. and St P.) 25004 63.79
(part)
Gratiot, Mineral Point, Wis. (Chi., Mil. and '2502y
St. P.).
1 R. P. O. established on this line Novoniber 10. 6 Reserve.
'New service ; not reported last year.
1880.
'Balance of line (20 miles) not paid for by the Balance of route, Lyle, Minn., and Mason City
Iowa (28. 57 miles) covered by closed poaches
Department.
Two cars in reserve.
(See Tablo C.)
Balance of route (89. 28 miles) covered by Chi 2 helpers between Chapin and Abia, Iowa.
cago, Savanna, 111., and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 10 Covered bv the Cincinnati and Livingston B. P.
O. (80 miles).
R/P.O.of route (288. 40 miles) covered by Cal
Balance
11 In reserve.
" 2 reserve cars.
mer, Iowa, and Chamberlain, Dak., R. P. O.
Mankato and Wells, Minn
Ma<iuokL>ta and Davenport,
Iowa.
Marietta and Amcstille, Ohio..
Marion, Ohio, and Chicago 111 .
Marion andCouncii Bluffs, Iowa
Marion and limning Water,
Dak.
Mprqnctte and Houghton,
Mich.
Marshalltown and Slory City,
Iowa.
Ma*ysvillo
Kans T and Manhattan,
Mason City and Albia, Iowa. . ,
Mason City aud Fort Dodge,
Iowa.
Maysville, Paris, Ky., and Cin
cinnati, Ohio.

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RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

653

in the United States on Jane 30, 1837Continncd.

Average speed per
hour (train num
'c ubers taken fmm di - ;
_c
vision
schedules).
oflast
f.: Date
readjust
'II
ment.
* -.
- i &1 B *
-
Cr. 3
<i
H
24 22.91 2124.11
24 22.91 23 19 51
4 13. 21 1 14. 19
127.42 10 24. 38
3 23.50! 2 22.77
I
51 18
50 13. 98
I 72
121.
2 21. 72
!
luj July 1,1887 33 13. 11 30 10. 49
1
387;I Dec. 1, 188G 232 22
23122
1
I
2 24. 32 1 24. 50
1,632^ July 1,1887
1 I 19.92 2 19. 47
I
762 July 1, 1881 10 21. 50 1120.76
I
I
2, 4G0|I July 1, 1884 j
11 25.20
10J25. 26
572 July 1,1885 83 25.88 8024.44
827 July 1,1884
2 25
125
3 21
3, 194 July 1, 1886
2 19
2 28
1,120 Oct, 7,1883
1 20
223] Julyl5, 1883
2 20
322. 40 234, 50
4, 579 July 1, 1887
4;;:. July 1. 1887 05|25. 88 96 23.53
c;io July 1, 1884
2'JG
126
1, 531 July 1, 1884
6 20
5
21J
2'24.01 1 24. 01
605' July 1, 1887
)i07 July 1, 1887 13810.70 137 14.40'
it lit July 1, 1884 1522. 29 10 22. 81
X July 1, 1881 1122.34 12 20.48
July 1, 1884 11 24.90| 12 2107
."-Ill Feb.15, 1887
2 10
1 12
1-25 July 1,1885 1816.32 25jl6.C0
l.-.fl July 1, 1885 51 21.21 54 20.36
23. 19
July 1, 1887
21.20
28.14
1,015 July 1, 1887
1 123.81

254 July 1, 1887

291 j July 1, 1887
150, Nov. 8, 1880
383 Junel, 1883
2,249 July 1, 1867
3,402 July 1, 1887
743 Ap. 16,1884

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

:2
/. r
C^

^1

51 T S
jS a t-S
325

C1
1

" 1 asst. to chief clerk. New Orleans, La.

"Balance of route (132.29 miles) covered by Du
buque, Iowa, and Memlota, IU. , R. P. O.
"3 helpers between Meoiluta and Pana, 111. One
clerk detailed to transfer duly at liloomiugton, 111., and 1 clerk detailed to clerical duty
at office of sunt Chicago, 111.
" 1 reserve car. No pay for
or car service.
"1 transfer clerk, Meridian, Miss.

Ft. In. Ft. In.

13 5 7 3
14 11
0 10
18 0
10 0
23 7
20 3
12 2
11 10
14 0
12 0
7 0
24 1
22 2

70.52
87.70
61. Ot
135. 00
130. 95
125. 44
95.20

23,931
27,450
12, 208
6 109, 095
6 163,949
. 39,203
7! 69,496
11
G 24,758
7 40,617
7 123, 771
1
o' 45,729
81,580

79.10
111.28
113.03
140.10
130.32

1
1
4
1
1

1
1
1
2

I
22, 924
74,108
99,280
331, 931
28, 715
132,700
40,853
119,810
102,711
G7, 205
31, 509
100, VM
9G, 823

73.24
101. GO
90.70
110.07
104.99
105. 9;i
130. 52
130.82
93.80
107. 50
100. 86
107. 45
103.11

1
1
1
2
"1
'-11
1
2
1
1
>3
"3
1
1
2

22, 755
50, 202
36,289
50, 753

72.70
132. 00
115.94
90.06

1
1
"1
1
"1
1

17
27
27
8
56
44
16
17
13
14

1
0
1
0
0
0
9
6
2
0

8
10
10
12
10
10

6
G
9
0
0
9

7 0
7 8
7 2
8 8
7 8
9 (I
6 10
0
II 0
0 01
II
7
11
8
9

(I
6
11
8
2

1
3
'9
2
''I)
1
"4
:i
2
1
3

1
no
2

"Balance of route covered bv Chicago and Louisville R. P. O.

"Eclioved every fourth week by Port Jervis anil
Now York clerk.
20 Balance of route (11.50 miles) covered by Gratiot
aud Shullsburgh, Wis., pouch service. (See
Table CM

Balance
of route, Gratiot, Wis., and, Warren,
111. (7.15 miles), covorcd by closed ponchos.
(See Table C.)

654

EEPOET OP THE POSTMASTEE-GENEBAL.

Table A". Statement of railway post-offices in operation
TES

Designation of railway postoffice.

( Lines upon which railway post
office cars are paid for, in
italics.)

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or noli hwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

llilCK.
30.09 Milton, Stockton, Cal. (Stockton and CopMilton anil Stockton, Cal
peropolia It. R.).
Milwaukee, TTi>., and Chicago, I C 80. 14 Milwaukee. Wis., and Chicago, HI. (Chi.
and No. West.).
111.
Milwaukee and Lancaster, Wis [0 108.40 Milwaukee, Montfort, Wis. (Chi. & N.W.)
Montfort, Lancaster Jet., Wis. (Chi. & No.
West).
Lancaster Jet., Lancaster,Wis. (Chi. and
No. West.).
Milwaukeo and Prairie du 1 6 104.50 Milwaukee, Prairie du Chien, Wis. (Chi.,
Chien, Wis.
Mil. and St. P.).
Minneapolis, Minn., and Fargo, | C 298. 45 Minneapolis,Cologne, Minn. (Chi., Mil. and
St. P.).
Dak.
Cologne, Ortonville, Minn. (Chi., Mil and
St. P.).
Ortonville, Minn., Fargo, Dak. (Chi., Mil.
and St. P.).
Minneapolis, Minn., and Sa
297. 65 Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Minn. (St. P.,
Minn, and Man.).
vanna, III.
Saint Paul. Minn., Savanna, 111. (Chi.,
Burl, and North).
Minnewaukon and Jamestown,
90.07 Minnewaukon, Jamestown, Dak. (James.
and North.).
Dak.
Missouri Valley, Iowa and
548.92 Missonri Valley, California, Iowa (S. C.
and Pao),
KaptdCity, Dak.
California, Iowa, Fremont, Nebr. (S. C. and
Pac).
Fremont, Nebr.. Rapid City, Dak. (Fre.,
Elk. and Mo. Vail.).
Monmouth Junction and Ma33. 18 Monmouth Junction, Jamcsburgh, N. J.
(Penn'a).
,N.J.
Jameshurgh, Sea Girt, N.J. (Penn'a)
Adrian, Mich
34. 29 Monroe, Adrian, Mich. (L. S. and M. S.)
land Oakland, Fla. 1 4 32.10 Monroo (n. o.),Oakland,*'la.(0. Belt. Rwy.).
Pa. 1 2 67.63 Lewisburgb, Bellefonte, Pa. (Penna.)
"1. 64
Montfort, Wis., and Galena.IU
56.08 Montfort, Ipswich, Wis. (Chi. & No. West).
Ipswich, Plattvillo. Wis. (Chi. &No. West)
Ipswich, Wis., Galena, 111. (Chi. and No.
Went).
Montgomery, Ala., and New Or- 321.85 Montgomery, Mobile, Ala. (L. and N. R R.).
i. La.
Mobile, Ala, New Orleans, La. (L. and N.
R. R.).
Montgomery and Selina, Ala. ..] 4 51. 21 Montgomery, Selma, Ala. (W. Rwy., of
Ala.).
Montgomery and Somerville 1 7 55.00 Montgomery, Navasota, Tex. (G. C. and
(n. o.), Texas.
S. V.).
Navasota. Somerville (n. o.), Tex. (G. C.
and S. V.).
45. 4.r> Monticcllo,
Monticcllo nud Macon, Ga
Macon, Ga, (Cov. & Mae. R R.)
Montroso and Tunkhauuock,
2ft. 16 Montrose, Tuukliaiinock, Pa. (Montrose)..
Pa.
Reserve. (10.68 miles) covered by 1
: 1 clerk detailed too transfer duty
du at Milwaukee, 8 Distance
Wis.
2 Balance of route covered by Montfort, Wis..
and Saint Panl, Minn., R P. 0.
and Galena, 111., R. P. O. (47.76 miles), and 7 2 cars in reserve.
between Woodman and Lancaster Jet.. Wis. 8 Balance of route, Oregon and Savanna, 111.
(18.53 miles), by closed pouches. (See Table
(46.5ft miles), covered by closed pouches. (See
CM
Table C.)
3 2 lielpors between Waukesha and Prairie du * Distance (5.9 miles) covered by Sionx City and
Chien, Wis.; 1 clerk detailed to transfer duty
Missouri Vallov, Iowa, R. P. O.
at Prairie du Chien, Wis.
10 East Division, Missouri Valley, Iowa, to Long
1 Balance of route covered by Hastings and Co
Pine, Nebr.
logne, Minn , R P. O. (5ii.51 miles) ; Ortonville, " West Division, Long Pine, Nebr., to Rapid City,
Minn., and Mitchell, Dak., R P. O. (109 01
Dak.
miles) ; and between Aberdeen and Bowdle, 11 47.58 miles covered by South Amboy and Phila
Dak. (50.87 miles), by closed pouches. (Seo
delphia R, P. 0Table C.)

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

655

in the United States on JuneSO, 1887Continued.

1= T3*

Average speed per

hour (train num 4 t*
bers taken from di a tDate of last vision schedules).
readjust
ment. a e

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
i|| blackflgnrcs).
1.0B

Si
2a
~~32at
-,

uc

3P
is
-o
<3 is

.5 s=
It

> a<

SUB
to

e&

FLln. Ft. In.

10 0
18.830]
8 28.05
50 0 0 5
53,924 80. 14
28.44
35 5 8 7
53, 924] 86.14
( 28.44
24 7 9 3
105,418 112.26
100 25.81
24 0 9 3
17.
14
100
100 18.46
25 0 0 3
121, 757 97.25
4 24.06
21 1 9 4
186, 830 149. 22
4 23.41
20 9 8 8J
4 24. 76
20 2 9 3
4 29.27
25 0 8 11J
186, 329 148. 82
1 21. 36
1 27.75
17 6 9 4
61 21.06
47, 384 90.0
2 25 0 9 0 104
400,711 125. 75
4 27.23
118.97
1 22 0 9 0
4 21.48
4 21. 72
387 30. 49
20, 771 ,J66. 36
1 15 0
(") (16,"1 12 0
387 23. 17
102 30. 04
21,406 68.58
1 12 2
20, 095 64.20
1 13
1 13 4
112 17. 6".
42, 3.16 138.54
1 8 6
"1,0^7
"102 '.1. 8 1
(') 12 0
121 23. 45
35,106 112.16
1
121 20. 93
121 24.24
0 I
234, 951 128. 74,
2 30
4 28
234, 951
l| so 0 V 0
l'29
2 31
3 30
4 28
54,22, 50 65 25
37,383 102.4
1 10 5 6 2
2010
21 11
34, 430 110.00
10 6 7 0
2010
21 U
8 8
90.90
no
J 10
6 8
158| July 1, 1885 | 2 17.4>S t3 13.12
13.12: 6| 18,
58.32
6 2
tween Woodman and Lancaster junction. Wis.
13 Given benefit of run from Monmouth Junction
(18.53 miles), by closed pouches. (See Table
to Sea Girt.
'* Clerk runs to Trenton, N. J., in the a. m. with
C.)
Department pays for 40-foot cars only.
out additional compensation.
Four helpors; one transfer clerk, Montgomery,
18 In reserve.
181T Short
Cars and
shown
on routeand
No.Lewisburgh.
7005.
Ala.
runclerks
between
Montandon
Reserve car.
10.70 miles of ronte 31024, between Conroe and
Clerks pei form double daily service between
Montgomery,
Tex., Cc.)
covered by closed-pouch
Montandon and Lewisburgh. Distance 1.04
service. (See Table
miles.
18 Cars and clerks shown on trains 103 and 112.
*J One car in reserve.
19 Balance of route covered by the Montfort, Wis., 18 In resorve.
and. Galena, 111., K. P. O. (10 miles), and be- |
Lbs.
433' July 1, 1880
8, 08oj July 1, 1887
1,276 July 1,1887
M| July 1, 1887
1.073 July 1, 1887
4, 566, July 1, 1887
3,963 July 1,1887
2,377 July 1,1887
468 July 1,1886
4, 937 July 1, 1887
910 July 1, 1887
302 July 1, 1886
7,209 July 1, 1887
4,814 July 1, 1887
3,438 Mar.30,1387
969 Jnly 1, 1885
488 July 1, 1885
674 July 1, 1884
178 Feb.14,1887
291 Apr. 1, 1886
602 July 1, 1887
151 July 1, 1887
062 July 1, 1887
6,140 July 1, 1884
5,897 July 1, 1884
1,007 July 1, 1884
107 July 1, 1886
no July 1, 1886

5 28.65
4 28.44
10 28.44
101 23.42
101 20.00
101 18. 46
1 25.10
1 20.53
124.81
1 28. 12
2 16. 02
227. 31
52 20. 05
3 20.82
3 21.97
3 23.92
380 24. 39
380 27. 43
101 26.56
4 13
103 18.48
"101 9. 84
120 18.43
12014.93
120 19. 09

656

KEPORT OF THE POSTMASTEK-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway post-offices in operation
a
?sofforwriolute*
rispaid.
ailroad

Mi
Designation of railway postoffice.
(Lines upon which railwaypost
olhce cars are paid for, in
italic*.)

uu
fi St*
a.2
5 tii

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, ornorthwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

4
2
V.o
1
1

MiUs,
25.88 Morgantown, Fairmont, W. Va. (F. M. and 12017 25.93
P.).
117. 30 Mobcow, Idaho, Connell, Wash. (Col. and 43006 117.30
Palouse K. R.).
301. 72 Monnd House, Nev., Keeler, Cal
43004 29X00
Belleville, June. (n. o.), Candelaria, Nev. 45000 7.80
(Carson and Colorado K. K.).
MountCarmelaud Suuburv, Pa
27.83 Mount Carniel, Suubury, Pa. (No. Central) 28018
8023 27.47
Mouut Pleasant and Keokuk,
50. 40 Mount Pleasant, Keokuk, Iowa (St. L.t
50.70
Koo. and N. W.).
Iowa.
(part)
Mouut Pleasant, Mich., and
171. 82 Mount Pleasant, Emery, Mich. (T. A. A. 24065 116.23
and N. M .
Toledo, Ohio.
Emerv, Mich., Toledo, Ohio (T.A. A. and 24020 52.00
N. &f.).
Mulvane and Spivey, Kans* .
51.07 Mulvane, Spivey, Kans. (C. K.and W.)
33068 51.67
Murphy, N. C, and Marietta,
109. 02 Murphy, N. C, Marietta, Ga. (M. and N. 15030 109.03
G. R. 11.).
Ga.
Muscatine and Monteznma,
96. 87 Muscatine, What Cheer, Iowa (Bnr., C. 27004 76.58
Iowa.
Kap. and No.).
Thornburgh, Monteznma, Iowa (Bur., C. 27005 10.29
Rap. and No.).
Holland, Allegan, Mich. (C. and W. M.)... 24023 24.64
Muskegon and Allegan, Mich1
Muskegon, Holland, Mich. (C. and W. M.) . . 24022 o
(part)
Nashvillo and Chattanooga,
151. 62 Nashville, Chattanooga, Tenn. (Nash., 19004 15L00
Chat,
and
St.
Louis).
Tenn.
Nashville, Tenn,, and link1C9. 49 Nashville, Tenn., Hickman, Ky. (Nash., 19007 170. 11
Chatt. and St. Louis).
man, Ky.
29000 27.53
Nashville and Hope, Ark
27. 53 Nashville, Hope, Ark. (Ark. and La.)
Nashville, Tenn., and Mont*
306. 05 Nashville, Tenn., Decatur, Ala. (Louis, and 19006 122.7L'
Nash.).
gomery, Ala.
Decatur, Montgomery, Ala. (Louis, and 17004 183.28
Nash.).
Nashville, Tenn., and Saint
ML 63 Nashville, Tenn., Evausvillo, Iud. (Louis, 2002:. 150.91
and Nash.).
Louis, Mo.11
Evnnsvillo, Ind., East Saint Louis, 111. 23032 161.38
(Louis, aud Nash.).
Nebraska City and Beatrice
95. 24 Nebraska City, Nemaha City, Nebr. (Ne '34005 27.56]
braska).
Nebr.
(part)
Nemaha City, Beatrice. Nebr. (Rep. Vail.). 34019 67.90,
Broken
230.44 Nebraska City, York, Nebr. (Nebraska)... "34005 109.85
(part)
York, Aurora, Nebr. (Rep. Vail.)
"34011 22.75,
Aurora. Grand Island, Nebr. (Rep. Vail.).. IS) 19.96
Grand Inland. Broken Bow, Nebr. ((Jr. "34036 77.681
lai d and Wyo. Cent ).
(part)
Neche, Dak., and Saint Paul,
425. 76 Neche, Fargo, Dak. (St. P. Minn. & Man.) . 35005 157.84
Minn.
Fargo, Dak., Breckenridge, Minn. (St. P. 26005 53.27
Minn, anil Man.).
Bieckenridgo, St. Paul, Minn. (St. P. 26006 216.12
Minn and NIann.).
Nevada, Mo , and Cedar Vale,
164.83 Nevada, Mo., Cbctopa, Kana. (N. and M ). 28058 77. Uj
Kans."
Cbetopa, Cedar Vale, Kan-. (D., M. & A.) . 33056 89. 15,
Newark and Shawnee,. Ohio.
43.63 Newark, Shawnee, Uhio (Baito. and Ohio) 21038 43.67
1 Three
New R.clerks
P. O. run
service.
and Holland R. P. O., gives double service be
daily over route 45004 to Belle
tween these points daily, except Sunday.
ville Junction, Nov., and embrace routo 45006, I Shown in report of Big iiapids and lloUand II.
distance lOO.Vii miles. Tri-weekly service be Double
P.O. sorvice over whole line. Trains 1 and 2
tween Belleville Junction. Nev., and Keeler,
Cal. (141 miles). Xjlerk relieved every thirty
daily ; 5 and 0 daily, cicopt Sunday.
days.
9 1 car in reserve.
* Balance of route (13S.67 miles) covered by Bur 10 1 lielpov between Nashville and McKeuzio, Tenu.,
four days in tho week, Mondays, Wednesdays,
lington, Iowa, and Saint Louis, Mo., K. P. O.
Thursdays, and Fridays. Distance, 116.70
* One clerk alternates between Mount Pleasant
and Toledo and Toledo and Allhgan R. P. O. II 4 holpors
miles. on tho line running tbrough.
1 New service; not reported last year.
* Rnnson route 24,022, Muskegon to Holland, Mich. ls This line was formerly tho Evansville and Saint
(35.50 miles), and in connection with Big Rapids
Louis and Evansville and Nashville R. P. O's.
Morgantown and Fairmont,
W. Va,
Moscow, Idaho, Connell,
Wash.'
Hound House, Nev., and
Keeler, Cal.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY i-OST-OFFICES.

657

in the United States on June 30, 1837Continued.

S-s
ftS
'S?2I
-=
Ij
>- JG:
<*

Average speed per

hour (t oin miniberstakcufi'OTndiDate of last viaioa schedule!*). t- go
rcajustraent.
uS 1 C_Jit
i SI 5 5 : : E - - <> - 2 a ."3
-> St

oJ; y
a -3-

Ba am
_a
*- *- 3-3
a - T.
-~ a

Inside dimen
sions of ears or
apartments
(railway pnstollico cub in
black figures).

.a
2 j Si to
'A

c*
ba
V
A

FL In Ft In.
Lb: ,
1
17 8 8 7
16, 201 51.76
2151 Mh 15, 1886 701 15.30! 700.17
2
18
4
B
1
117.
30
73,
430
400 July L 1680 2011.73 19 11. DO
H
10
9
8
8
107.
15
119, 32o|
1 14.73 2,14.92
420 July 1, 183.1
43, 992 141.00
1 14. 73 2jl4. 92
42s! July 1, 1880
14 8
17, 422 55.00
1 20.50 0 21.97
244! July L 1885
9 10
31, MO 100. 80
3, 563 July 1, 1887 15 9.81 1611.27
3 24.80
700 M b 30, 1867
107, 559
3 27. 41 2 23. 01
304' July 1, 1884
20 0
37, 719 103. 34
504,17
503 17
8 0
68, 217 100. 02
2115
17! Apr.13, 1887
9 0
11
11
00, 610 96.6;
520 July 1, 1887 32 21. 881 31 124.18
21. 00
July 1, 1887 32 21. 00
322 July 1, 1881 20 23
6 0
37,598 120.12
821 July 1, 1884 20 24. 70 23 26. :
5
110,083 121. 30
4,704 July 1, 1884
7.04' 2 27.01
94,9 4
27.45; 0!23. 83
'4
iii'09
106,
101
1,469 July 1, 1834
1. 48 52'22. 23
1
9 0
20, 097 55.00
2)13
430 July 1, 1880
"8
19 8 5
223, 417 153.0:
3,300 July 1,1884
3 28.42 2 28. 87)
19 0 9 0
17 0 8 0
2 27. 49
2. 089 July 1, 1881
"12
700 160.81
24. 91 51 22. 79 7 234,
2,253 Feb.15, 1886 62H
7 133, 153
54120. 90; 53 26
4,071 July 1. 1887 52 23. 351 51)25. 94 7
S4 23. 81 5X26. 80 7 59, 020, 95.24
18 4 8 10
18.00, 51)19.60
575 July 1, 1883
8 8
18.
3.-J
51!I9.23
540 Jnlv 1, 1880
8 10
141.255 115.22
20. 51 42 22. ol
1,018 July 1,1860
42 21.80
093 July 1, 1886 41
42 22. 01
1,231 July 1. 1880 41
878 M h 30, 1867 41 22.19 42 22. 19)
'10
310, 805 141. 92 3 40 0 9 0 "6
1,322 July 1,1886 10 21. 52 9 22. 5:
2,863 July 1, 1887 10 2L 31 9 21.31
0 23. 36,
4,93' July 1, 1887
0 0
2
99, 020 158. 18
7 22. 0)
9 10
120, 326 104.83 "5
170 22
9771 July 1, 1887
176 20
423 Fob. 1,1887 1 20
10 2 8 7
27, 312 87.20
3!1 July 1,1881 1081 24. 90 107 21.90
Table C.)
_
, Bow aud, Ansclmo,
, ,
September 22, 1880, Evansvillonnd Saint Louis ' Balanco
of route. Broken
R. P. O. was extended to Na-hville, Teuu.,
Nebr. (20.15 miles), covered by closed pouches.
taking up and discontinuing the Evansvlllo
(Seo Table
. Paul, and,
and Nashville R. P. u.
cars CM
paid for between _Saint
11 2 helpers on day lino between Evansville, Ind., " Postal
Breckcuiidge, Minn.
and Nashville, Tenu. Two helpers on night lino
. Pnul.
betwecuEvausvillo, Ind.. and Saint Louis, Mo. *>H 2Through
helpers run.
on through run between Saint
l* Ni^ht service established December 0. 1881.
uud Kerkhovcn,
Minn.
..
11 Balanco of routo (109.85 miles) covered by Ne 3 Short
run, Saiut 1'aul to Morris, Minn. (1j8.1s
braska City and Broken Bow, Nobr., R. P. O.
miles.)
" Balanco ol* route (27.50 miics) covered by Ne I nXowsorvice;
reported last year.
braska City
andCentral
Boatrico,
R. P. O.Nebr. 14 3 extra cars in not
' - nte,
CityNebr.,
aud Aurora,
reserve,
vered by closed pouches. (See |
48P M G 87- -42

658

REPORT OK THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A".Statement of railway post-offices in -operation

Designation of railway post

ofhco.
(Linos upon which railway post>'
oflieo care are paid for, in
italics.)

to
>.'"
5z
=:
cv*

route
Initial and terminal stations, running from
oast to west, riort h to south, or norl h west
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

5
New Berlin and Sidney, N. T.
Newburyport and Boston,
Mass.
New Castle andNorth Vernon,
Ind.
Xew Hartford and Farmington, Conn.
Now Haven. Conn., and New
York, N. Y.
New London and New Haven?
Conn.
New Orleans, La., and Honeton, Tex.

New Orleans, La., ami Mar

shall, Tex.

Nowport and Batesville, Ark.

Newton and Arkansas City,
Kans.14
Newton and Caldwell, Kans.17
-Veto York, N. T., and Chicago,
III.
This line is divided into
threo divisions as follows
Now York and Syracuse,
N.Y.East Division.

eu
J95
SB

5*
c. *
uc so
-.*
Z -r*
Hil< 2

Miles.
25.16 New Berliu. N. Y., and Sidney, N. Y. (N.
Y. O.audW.).
40. 03 Newburyport, Wakefield, Mass. (Bos. and
Maine). Boston,Mass.(Bos. and Maine) J.
Wakefield,
09.89 New Castle, Kushville, Ind. (Ft. Way.,
Cin. and Lou.)
Enshville, North Vernon, Ind. (Cin., Ind.,
St. Lou., and Chic).
14.30 New Hartford, Furmington, Conn. (N. H.
& Northampton).
77.05 New Haven, Conn., Now York, N. Y. (N.
Y., N. H. aud H).
51.81 Now London, Now Haven, Conn. (X. Y.,
N. H., and H).
302. 74 New Orleans, La., La Fayette, La. (M., L.
andT. R.R.).
La Fayette, La., Orange, Tex. (L. andW.
R. R'.).
Orange, Houston, Tox. (G. H. Si S. A. R.
R.)
309. 37 Now Orleans, Cheneyville, La. (Mo. Pacif.
Rwy.).
Cheneyville, Shrcveport, La. (Mo. Pacif.
Rwy.).
Shreveport, La., Marshall, Tex. (Mo. Pa
cif. Rwy.).
2a 95 Nowport, Batesville, Ark. (St. L., L, M.,
and S).
78.81 Newton, Arkansas City, Kans. (A., T. and
S. F.).
81.09 Newton, Mulvane, Kans. (A. T. & S. F.) .. .
Mulvane, Caldwell, Kans. (A. T. & S. F.) . . .

289. 50 New York, Syracuse, N. Y. (N. Y. C. &

H.R.R.).

1 In reserve.
2 Balance of route covered by Portland and Bos
ton R. P. O., 100.33 miles.
1 Covered by Portland and Boston, R. P. O., 10
miles.
4 1 cur in reserve.
* Balance of route covered by Boston. Springfield,
and Now York, R. P. O., 62.77 miles.
" Covered by Boston, Springfield, and New York,
R. P. O., 7::.23 miles.
' 1 clerk detailed as transfer clerk at New Ha
ven, Conn.
* Covered by Boston, Providence, and New York,
R. P. O., 51.78 milos.
5 1 clerk detailed as transfer clork, New London,
Conu.
10 6U.20 miles reported as Cheneyville and La Fay
ette R. P. O.
11 Cars run through to San Antonio, Texas, over
Houston and San Antonio R. P. O.

n 1 helper.
13 Balauce of routo shown as Texark. and El Paso
R. P. O., Seventh Division, R. M. S.
14 Clerks on this line are appointed to Newton and
Caldwell, Kans., R. P. O., in connection wild
which the line is onemted.
,! Newion and Caldwell. Kans., R. P. O. also runs
over 43 miles oI route 33011, between Newton
and Mulvane, Kuus.
19 See Newton and Caldwell.
17 This lino is operated in connection with Newton
and Arkansas City, Kaus., R P.O., 3 clerks
performing service on the two lines.
18 43.00 miles, distance on routo 3301 1, covered by
Nowtonand Arkansas City, Kans., R P. O.
" The total equipment of this lino is as follows:
24 oars, 60 ft. bv 9 ft. ; 6 cars, 50 ft. by 0 ft ; 6
cars, 49 ft. 6 in. by 9 ft. Eight of these cars are
held in reserve. The figures w the body of the

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

659

in the United Slates on Jane 30, 1837Continued.

Average speed per
hour' < train num- -r if
bcratakeu fi-omdi - Datcnf List Tiaiou scheduled). E 2a
readjust
M
ment.
-X
C. -Z Jku
a 9 /.^ aCl ~ U
BO
'3 * -"a
si
Lbs.
191 i July 1. 18S3
721 July 1, 1885
4,739 July 1, 1883
278 July 1, 1884
128 July 1, 1884
128 July 1, 1885
64, 611 July 1, 1885
13, 103 July 1, 1885
2,814 July 1, 1886
2,714 July 1, 1886
2,714 July 1, 1886
1,436 July 1, 1886
1,161 July 1, 1886
July 1, 1886
1,2011 July 1, 1886
1,201 July 1, 1886
767 July 1, 1880

14. 89 15 14. 89
teas. 14 1 1 26.14
118 .'3. 10! 7: So. 57
b1 17. 80 1. 18. 0<>!
HI 17.20 71 20.3
21.89 1 29.80J
21. 84 1 20.22
36 24. 00
6: 14. 47
1.0 4 2d 95
11 23. 52 7 30.58
21 23. 52| 89 23. 16
1- 25
20 20
1
18 27.50
17.50
2 ' 27
19 17.50
u 27. S0| 1 1 !7
19 27. 50
M 27
61 17
52 17
61 u
62 18
62 22
61 20
41 12
4C 13
403 24
m 1
403 24.00 404| 24.00!
60 25.00, 501 25. 00

c*5p
aa
<

'3
Ea
Z elz
r. ? "5.3
o -6
to a

15, 750 50.32

25, 434 81.20
25,434
43, 751 139.78

a3 5O L
I'
'A

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).
a

-z
- ll
uP
If
5 '*

Fl. In. Ft. In.

"15 0 6 10
15 0 6 10
12 0 8 6
12 0
10 6

6 9
9 4

8, 951 57.20
8. Ml
48, 233 115.56
32. 433 103. 6-:
32, 43:
264, 800i
204,800

10
16
15
12
22
18
15

0
4
0
11
7
0
0

6 0
6 10

269, 640 123.12

20 6

7 2

21, 134 57. 90

57,531 "100.60
59. 198 "106.60

13 9

9 3

20 6

9 0

1
3
12U

<">
MM
(*')

99,901 July I, 1885

21 32. 571
28. 10

211, 335 1)4.75

181,2:! 121. 12

12
31.68

11
211,335 144.75
"1 J
report show the number and dimensions ofcars
on eachwetrain
upon as
each
contract
w Clerks
detailed
follows:
1 asroute.
cbief clerk,
Grand Central Depot. Now York.; las chief
clerk, Chieago, III.; 2 in the office of chief
clerk, R. M. S., Syracuse, N. Y. ; 2 us transfer
clerks, Union Depot, Cleveland, Ohio ; 1 as
transfer clerk, N. Y. P. & O. depot, Cleveland,
Ohio; 2 as tiansfer clerks, Toledo, Obio; las
register transfer clerk, Toledo, Ohio; 1 as trans
fer clerk, Elkhart, Ind. ; 1 to label room, Union
Depot, Clevoland, Ohio ; 3 to It. M. S. printing
office, Cleveland, Obio ; 7 to office of superin
tendent R. M. S., Cleveland, Obio ; 0 to Clove*
land and Toledo R.P. Oj 8 to Toledo and Chi
cago R. P. O., and 4 to ofiice ofgencralsuperintendent B. M. S.. Washington. D. C.
n Ono clerk detailed to this line from Detroit and
Toledo R. P. O.

12
50 0
41)
m
n Two cars on each train.
M Six clerks assigned as helpers on train 21, out
ward, between New York and Fonda, N. Y.,
185.04 miles.
Two clerks assigned as helpers on train 21 out
ward and 12 Inward, between Utica aud Buf
falo, N. Y., 203.50 miles.
25 Two clerks assigned as helpers on train 23 out
ward, and 16 inward, between Albany and
Syracuse, N. Y., 147.50 miles.
** Four clerks assigned as helpers on train 11. out
ward, and train 2, Inward, between Albany and
Syracuse,
N. Y., 147.50
miles. on train 11. out
w Two
clerks assigned
as helpers
ward, between New York and Albany, N.Y.,
142.98 miles.
28 Two dorks assigned as helpers on train 11 ont*
ward and 16 inward, between Albany and Sy
racuse, X. Y., 147.50 miles.

GGO

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway post-office* in operation

Deal^nation of railway ]
office.
(Lines npon which railway postoffice earn are paid for, in
italics.)

Ioit inland terminal stations, running from

pa*t to west, Dortb to wa* b, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title ol
railroad company).
= 1;

Svramse, N. Y.. and Cleve

land, Ohio. Middle Dlvision.

3fiU:
330.26 Syracuse, Buffalo, N. Y. (N. Y. C. & H. Jt.) 8011 152. 40
(part)

Buffalo. N. Y., Cleveland, Ohio, (L. S. ic '.H09.i 183. 20,

(part)
H.S.).

Cleveland, Ohio, and Chicago,

111. -West Division.

35. 01 Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, I1L (L. 8. 4 21095 306.80!

(part)
MS.).

Elyria, Millbury, Ohio (L. S. & M. S.)

'21007 74 90

Toledo, Ohio, Elkhart, Ind. (L. S. & M. S.)

21043 133.80

i. 87l Hoboken, N. J., Easton, Pa. (D., L.and W.) 7013 84.24
461.36 Now York, N.Y., Dunkirk, N. Y. (N. Y., 6001 439. 65
L. E. and W.).
New York and Elmira, N. Y.
303. :.8 Waverly, N. Y., Elmira, N. Y. (N. Y., L. 6001 <")
E. ami W.).
(pari)
Wavi-rly, N. T., Easton, Pa. (Lehigh Val
8010 205.571
ley).
Mctuchen, X. J., Easton, Pa. (Lehigh Val
7018 54.20
ley).
Now York, N. Y., Mctuchen, N.J. (Pcnn'a). 7004
(part)
8 Four clerks assigned as helpers on train 11, ont1 Two cars on each train.
* Two clerks nstdgnc 1 as helpers on trains 21 outward and 8 kiward. between Buffalo, X. Y.,
ward and 12 inw< rd. between Utica and Bufami Toledo, Ohio, 806.56 miles.
* This in .ho distance by route 21095. The dis
tolo, N.Y
0 niilr*.
tance from Cleveland, Ohio, to Chicago, HI.,
9 Fourrlerks
1 as helpers on train 11 ontvia routo 210115, Cleveland to Elyiia, Ohio,
w;inl and 8 inward between Syracuse, N. Y.,
thence over route 21007 to Millbury, Ohio;
and Cleveland, Ohio, 330.26 miles.
thenceovor ronte 21095 to Toledo, Ohio'; thence
4 Routes 21095, 21007, and 21045constitute the main
over route 21045 to Elkhart, Ind.; thence over
lino of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Kailway, between Buffalo, X. Y., and Chicago,
route 21095 to Chicago. Ill , is 344.55 miles.
10 Three clerks assigned as helpers en train 1 out
111.
' Four
Shownclerks
on rontoOOll,
Middle
Division.
ward
nnd 2 inward, between Toledo, Ohio, and
assigned as holpors on train 1 out
Chicago, 111., 235.10 miles.
ward and 8 inward, between Buffalo, N. Y., 11 Two clerks assigned as helpers on train 3 oatandclerks
Cleveland,
Ohio,as183.76
miles.
wurd and 2 inward, between Cleveland and
r Two
assigned
helpers
on train 3 out
Toledo, Ohio. 112.80 miles.
ward and 12 inward, hot worn HutF.il.., N. Y., n Two clerks assigned as helpers on train 3 ontand Cleveland, Ohio, 183.70 miles.
ward and 2 Inward, between Cleveland and
Wanseon, Ohio, 146 miles.

New York, N. Y., Dover, K.

J., and Easton, Pa.
Vtm York and Dunkirk. N. Y .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

GG1

in tlie United States on June 30, 1837Continued.

I !?
Date of last
n'.lnj list5--Lbs.
B9,901 Mr 1, 1885

69, 1421 July 1, 1885

89,142 Jaly 1, 1885

32,042 July 1, 1885

30,210 July 1, 1885

3,229 July 1, 1885

12,297 July 1, 1885
12, 297 Jaly 1, 18S5
3,459 July 1, 1S85
2,958 July 1, 1885
138,401 July 1, 1885
18 The "opposite train (11) runs outward on route
2109."> from Cleveland, Ohio, to Chicago, 111.,
356.60trips
miles.inward.
u Seven
14 Shown on route 'J1093, West Division.
16 The opposite train (12) runs inward on route
21093 from Elkhart, End., to Toledo, Ohio, 142.70
miles.
11* Seven
tripsruns
outward.
One clerk
ou New York and Hackettstown
R. P. O, and is relieved every third week by a
clerk from this lino.
19* In
reserve.
Crows
on trains 9 and 8 run dailv, excopt Sunday,
between New York and Horuellsvilledis
tance 832.63 miles.
*' 3 helpers UornollsviUe to Binghamton; 4 help
ers Uornellsville to Susquehanna : two clerks
Port Jervis and Now York R. P. O. ; one chief

clerk at Baffalo, H". TC. ; 4 olurks detailed to su

perintendent's office, Now York ; A clerks de
tailed as transfer clerksI at Jersey City, N.
J.; 1 at Binghamton, 1 at Elmira, and 1 at
Dunkirk, N. Y.
72 Crews on trains 3 and 12 perform service daily
between New York and Hornellsvillodis
tance 332. G3 mileswhero Western Division
clerks. Uornellsville to Dunkirk.
43 On Western Division, Hornellsville to Dunkirk.
'* 17.31 miles covered by Now York and Dunkirk
R. P. O.Elmira to Lacevville ; one clerk Elmira
n 1 helper
and Wilkes Barro R. P. O. (short run); 1 clerk
detailed as transfer clerk at Easton, Pa.
28 Cars and clorks shown ou route No. 6001.
27 26.20 miles covered by New York and Washing
ton R. P. O.

662

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of raihcay ponI-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines nponwhich railway post
office curs are paid for, in
italicj/.)

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
.=3=
A

- *
*i
New York, N. T., and Hackettstown, N. J.1
New Vork, N. Y., and Phila
delphia, Pa.*
AVw Fori, N. T., and PitUbu ryA. Pa.

Milet.
62.7SJ New York.N. Y., Ilickettstown, N. J. (D., 7013| ()
L. and W.).
(parti
91.82 New York, N. Y, Philadelphia, Pa.
7004
(Penn'a).
(part) (')
443. 20 New York, N, Y., Philadelphia, Pa, 7004 ('")
(Penn'a).
(part)

Philadelphia, Pa.. Pittsburgh. Pa.

(Penn'a).

New York, N. Y., and Point

Pleasant, N. J.

Now York and Saint George,

N. Y.
New York, N. Y., Somervillo,
N. J., and Easton, Pa.
New York. JV. T., and Washington, D. O.

53
<2r =-- H
II
-I-

6001 352.90

80. M New York, N. Y., Eliiabethport, N. J. (N. 7001 ()

Y. and L. B.).
(part)
Elizabetbport, Point Pleasant, X.J. (N. Y. 7003 =49. 19]
and L. B.).
(part)
!>0 New York, SaintGoorge, N. Y. (S. I. R. X 6062| 5.0
Co.).
(part)
75.09 New York.N. Y., Easton, Pa. (N. J. Cent)

7001 73.94

227. 85 Now York, N. Y., Philadelphia Pa.(Penna.)

7004! 90.89

Philadelphia, Pa., Bay View, Md. (P. W.

and B.).
Bay View. Md., Washington, D. C. (Balto.
and Potomac).

10001 91.80
10013 45.40

1 Short ran New York, Dover and Easton R P. O.

return on train 10, 5 clerks, train 4. 2 men, train
1 60. 20 miles covered by Now York, Dover and
6, 0 men, to Harrisburg, where they lie over
Easto"
R
P.
O.
till
next day nnd bring in to New York train 8,
Clerk appointed to Now York, Dover and Easton
with 8 men, anil train 10, with 5 men. lhe
R. P. 0., and is accounted for on that line.
total equipment of this line from New York.
4s 90.
Short
run Now
Yorkbvand
I*. O.
N. Y., to Saint Louis, Mo, is as follows:
01) miles
covered
NowPittsburgh
York aud R.Washing
Ponu'a R. R., 17 cars 00 feet by 8 ft. 7 in., 3
ton
R.
P.
O.
cars,
40 feet by 8 ft. 7 in. ; P. C. and St. L. R.
Service porformed in New York and Washing
R., 4 cars 00 foet bv 8 feet 7 in., C, St. L. and
ton
R.
P.
O.
Pitts.
R. R, 4 cars 60 feet bv 8 ft. 7 in., 3 cars,
Double daily service except Sunday.
40 foot by 8 ft. 7 in. ; Little Miami R. R., 2 cars,
'Clerks accounted for in Now York and Pitts
60 feet bv 8 ft. 7 in. ; Vantialia Line, 4 cars 60
foet by 8 ft. 7 in., 2 cars 40 feet bv 8 ft. 7 in.
Inburgh
reson R.F.O.
o.
on trains 3 and 4; 1 chief clerk of line ;
90. 6) miles covered by Now York and Washing 13 2 helpers
1 clerk detailed to geueral superintendent's
office ; 2 clet Us detailed to superintendent's
ton R. P. O.
office. New York ; 2 clorks detailed to chief
" Train 27 changes to 13 at Philadelphia. Pa.
" Crews run as follows: On train 27, G crews of 8
clerk's office, Harrisburg, Pa.; 1 clerk, doreach, through to Pittsburgh, and return on
initory at Harrisburg, Pa. : 1 clerk, dormitory
Philadelphia, Pa. ; 6 clerks detailed as transfer
train 8 to niirrisburg, where they lie over till
clerks at Philadelphia, Pa. ; 1 clerk detailed
noxt day and bring to New York traiu 4, with
3 clerks, and train 6, with 5 clerks i on train 7,
as transfer clerk at Lancaster, Pa. ; 4 clerks
6 crows of 13 each, through to Pittsburgh, and
detailed as transfer clerks at Harrisburg, Pa. ;

663

KAILWAY MAIL SEUVICKKAILWAY POST-OFFICES

in the United States on Jane 30, 1837Continued.
Average speed por
hour (train num
bers taken from di - =
vision
schedules).
Date oflast
readjustmeDt.
a?
"a
Lbt.
3, H July 1,1885
136, 401 July 1, 1885

13. 30
17 22. 43,
15 34.40
B9 31.42| 34 38. 24
136, 401 July 1, 1885 27 33.821
8,38.01
"7 35. 07
10-30.
'4
38. 24
24
0 38. K
81, 6791 July 1. 1885 "1326. 13 8138.50
"7 31. 36 1029
4 29. 32
6 35. 58
"3 25. 98!
"14 28. 28

3,112 July 1 1885

-4,999 July 1, 1885
1,403 Julyl, 1886
3, 412 July 1, 188:
136,401 July 1, 1885
58,491 July 1, 1885
57, 708| Jul; 1, 1885

.87
21. 19]
318 22. 71
302 18. 0300 25. 00
318 21). 34
107,12
a
13012
151 12
2 28. 09
14126. 09
27 38. 86
1S 34- 51
2-1. M
M.99
13.3'
20. 22,
37. 31
2151 35.
2:). 37
081

313 21. 19
317 22.71
307 23. 44
I
313 26. 82
317 25. 22
307 28. 82
111 12
120 12
1)1 12
1.-.G 12
5 27. 721
15 28 00
*>H 38. 35
40 33. 04
58 30. 30
14 39.31
40 27.95|
58 25. 61
14 38. 36|
40 34. 92|
58 25. 93

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postollice cars in
black figures).
_o- ws aS
111
JCi1

a*

39, 307 83. 72|

'57, 479 122. 42
57,479
323, 536 190. 00;
323, 5J0|
138, 722
161, 76

77, 937
41, 316i

37, 961
"37, 861
37, 961

(")
(")
()
(") 1
11
'10
"1
912
Vi
121. 28
1
1
i

It
0

Ft. In. Ft. In.

11 5 8 10
12 '.' 8 11
8 7}!
15
].'.
8 71
15
.88 77j
til) 0
60 0
00 0
40 0
(10 0
(10 0
(ill I)

15
15
15
(10
40
HO
40
26
10

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0

8
8
8
8 7
7
7
S 7
8 101
7 0
7 0
7 0

()
"8 ,S1C4
"13
,
(')
)
m
2

*'4

(")
('-> a
(*) e
<*> i
m i v,I
i 15
5i 15 0
0QT
a (10 0
a (10 0
a HO 0
<)
to
to
(M)
M
'I
I
MCars and clorks shown on route, No. 7001.
u 3.88 miles covered by closed-pouch service. (See
Table
C.) is by steamboat, fitted with mall
This
service
apartments, between New York and Saint
George.
Double run
dailvtwoservice
M17 Clerks
weeksexcept
on andSunday.
one off.
* Trains 14 and 15 do not run Sundays.
MOne helper on train 27, 1 chief clerk of line, 1
chief clerk detailed as chief examiner, snporin*
tendent'sodice, Now York; 1 chief clerk in su
perintendent's office. New York; 3 clerks de
tailed togeneral superintendent softico, 4 clerks
detailed to superintendent's office. New York ;
1 clerk detailed as dispatcher lobby N. Y. P.
O., 7 clerks detailed as transfer clerks, Jersey
City. N. -X.
31 One clerk from each crew detailed to ran north
ou train No. 78, in baggage car, and work
Newand
York
Cityshown
mail. on route 7004,
n Cars
clorks

3, 693 47. 20
3, 693
3, 693
3, 693
"47, 000 100. 12
47, 006
154, 482
lM,*""
160, 330|

4 clerks detailed as transfer clerks at Pittaburgh, Pa. ; 6 clerks, Philadelphia and Harris*
burg H. P. O. ; 3 clerks, New York and Phila
delphia R.P.O.
M On Sundays leaves Xew York, as train No. 9. 40
minutes earlier, and runs to Philadelphia.
West of Philadelphia runs as train No. 7.
Train 4 leaves Pittsburgh on Sunday, but does
not carry an II P. O. except when train 6 misses
oonneotion.
Cars and clerks shown on route 7034.
" Performs service betwoeu Harrisbarg and
Pittsburgh only.
** Performs service between Harrisburg and Altoonaonly.
19 In use west of Pittabogh.
80 10.60 mites covered by New York, Somervillo,
aud Kaston R. P. O.
" One helper, and one additional clerk.
**n Triple
daily
servicebyexcept
Sunday.service. (See
1.00 miles
covered
closed-pouch
Table C.)

T
c 5

664

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Aa.Statement of railway post-ojjioes in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines upon which railway postoffice curs are paid for, iu
italics.)

J3
02

Initial and terminal stations, running from

eastto went, Borth tosouth, ornni [liwest
to southwest (with aburevialed title of
railroad company;.

II
it
5
Nineveh, N. T., and Carbondale, Pa.

57.56 Nineveh, N. Y., Jefferson Juncti on,Pa.(D. 0031:

and a. 0. Co.).
JetfersonJuiictiou,CarbondaIe, Pa., (N.Y.,
L. E. aud \V.).
Nordmout and. Hartley Hall,
25.53 Nordrnnnt. Hartley Hall, Pa. (Wraspt. and
Pa.
No. Branch).
Norfolk and Columbus, Nobr.
50.64 Norfolk, Columbus, Nobr. (Om., Nio. and
U. Hills.).
Norfolk, Va., and Edonton, N.
75. 25 Norfolk, Va., Edenton, N. C. (Norfolk
Southern).
C.
Norfolk and Lynchburgh, Va.
205.22 Norfolk, Potorsbiirgh, Va. (Norfolk and
Western ).
Petersiiuigh, Lynchburgh, Va. (Norfolk
and Western).
Norfolk, Newport Nows, and
01.32 Norfolk. Kicbtnond, Va. (New. New* Sc
Ricbmnod, Va.
Mis. Valley R. It. <fc O. D. S. B. Co.).
Norfolk, Va., and Raleigh, N. C '179. 02 Portsmouth. Va , Woldon, N. C. (Sea
board and Roanoke).
Raleigh, Weldon, N. C. (Raleigh and Gas
ton).
North Adams and Pittsfleld,
21.43 North Adams, Pittsflold, Mass. (B)ston
aud Alb ).
Hut
No. Anson and Portland, Mo. .
101. 17 No. Anson, Oakland, Me. (Somersott)
Oakland, Portland, Mo. (Me. Cent.)
No. Conway, N. H., and Bos
139. 37 No. Conway, N. H., Couway Jet. (n. o.)
ton, Maaa.
(Bos. and Maine.)
Conway, Jet. (n.o.), Boston, Mass. (Bos.,
Maino.)
North Creek and Saratoga, N. Y.
53.25 North Creek, Saratoga, N. V. (Adiron
dack).
North Fair Haven, N. Y., and
117.53 North Fair Haven, N. Y., and Sayro, Pa.
Sayre, Pa.
"80. 74 (Lehigh Vailey.)
North Jndson, Ind., and Strea110. 20 North Judson. Ind., Stroator, 111. (Ind.,
tor. 111.
Ills:, ati'l Iowa).
North Springfield and Chad31. 79 North Springlield, Cbadwick, Mo. (St. L.
wick, Mo.
and S. F.).
Northville and Fonda, N.Y...
26.79 Northville, Fonda, N. V. (Fonda, Johns,
and Glovers).
Norwood and Rome, N. Y
146.92 Norwood, Do Kalb Junction, N.T. (R. W.
and O.).
De Kalb Junction, Romo, N.Y. (R. W. and
O.).
Nyack aud New York, N. Y.
30.35 Nyack, New York, N. Y. (Northern of N.
J.).
Oakos, Columbia, Dak. (Chi. 4. No. West.).
Oakes, Dak., and nawarden,
Columbia. Huron, Dak. (Obi. & So. West.).
Iowa.
Huron, Iroquois, Dak. (Chi. & No. West.)..
Iroquois, Dak., Ilawardon, Iowa. (Chi. and
No. Wst.)
(part)
Ooouto and Cllntonville, Wis .
56. 75 Oconto, Clintonvillc, Wis. (Mil., L. S. and 25058
West.).
Utah (Utah
Shown in column 9, Skowhejran and I
1 In reserve
3 3.K0 miles covered bv closed-pouch service. (Soe
P. O. Those clerks ruu between Oakland and
Portland, aud with Skowhegau and Portland
Table C.)
clerks as assistants.
3 Cars and clerks shown on route No. 6031.
4 Whole car.
10 Balance, of route covered by Bangor aud Boston
*1 in reserve.
R. P. 0 ,41.95 miles.
*12 miles of this service, Newport News to Nor 11 Covered by Uaugor and Boston It. P. O., C7.<0
folk. Va., performed by steamhoat.
miles.
7 Balance of route covered by Skowhegau aud 12 R"S>Tve car, Bangor and Boston, short run to
Portland R. 1. O.. 25.13 miles.
September 30. 18M0 ; North Conway and Ports*
8 Covered by Sknowhegau and Portland R. P. O.,
mouth to September 30, 18- . : Nortb Conway
77.80 niiloa.

RAILWAY MAIL SEUVICi:KAILVVAY POST-OFFICES.

665

in the United Stales on Jane 30, 18S7Continued.

a
,
M :I

Avcrago speed per

hour (tram num
bers taken from di
vision
schedules).
Dato of last
readjust
ment.
: .
5
=E
in e
ft

Lbi.
239] July 1, 1883
2 27. 71i
231 July 1, 1885
2,25.81
3, 459| Jnly 1, 1883
1 15. 15j
460 July 1, 1886 60 27. 64
2 21. 14
745 July 1, 1885
328.58
1, Jnly 1, 1885
857 July 1, 1885
3 31. 03
124.54
1,781 July 1, 1885
057 July 1, 1885 46 18. 86
1,369 July 1, 1884 48 21.24
965 July 1, 18S5 48l'25. 12
489:2:.. 12
38S July 1, 1S85
2 25
1,521 July 1, 1885
n
1,052 Jnly 1, 1885
21. 51
24. 90
24.50
23,499 July 1, 1885
23. 32
(. 20. 72
808 July 1,1885
23. 02
734 July 1, 1885
13.75
193 July 1, 1887
219 Jnly 1, 1887 43 11
1 17. 82
783 July 1, 1885
5 20. 79
25.48
1,073 July 1, 1885
25.83
2,258 July 1,1885
July 1, 1885
20.17
19.71
1,158 Fob. 10, 1887
27.74
28 33
749 July 1, 1?80
27. 15
2,327 July 1, 1687
1,673 July 1, 1887
22. 98
25.221
286 July 1, 1887
25
21, 862 July 1, 1686

'- tu
t -OS

a
2"5

fly u
S
5. S

1 28. 30
128.30
6 15. 75
63 27. 61
1 21. i:
2 30. 37
2|24. 60
25.11
IT 21. IS
47,24 2!
48625. 12
492,23. 12
3.80
(')
ZL 51
22.62
24.50
21
1. 33j
23
20. 40
2 11.05
44 II
1 19.53
( 21. 00
1 25. 48
1 23.37
20 18.05
215 19.05
21 27.74
21 28.33!
4ll27. 15
23. 59
12.85
25

and Boston from October 1, 1886. Doublo serv*

ico between WolfborongU Jet., and Purtamonth, from Juno 13, 1887.
13 Short run bctwoen Anburn, X. T., and Sayre,
Pa., fO miles.
14 M ill-, distributed in ba^^a^e car.
'* Doublo dady service except Sunday.
19 19.55 miles covered by closed pouch service.
(Sec Tablo (X/
" Cars and clerks shown on route C1 10.

81
U

Insido dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoflieo ears in
black liguros).

--

.5 s
!Z5

-a
as aa
A

36, 033 115.12

10,608
31, 700
47, 107
149, 811

53.00
101.23
73. 23
102. 61

57, 100 91. 32

112, 007 119. 34
13,413 85.72
13, 415
65,210 104. 1
87, 324! 120.33
1, 321
36,461,
73, 574
54.299
68, 985
25, 397
*10, 771
10, 771
91, 972|

116. 50
130. 16
110. 20
60. 581
107. 10'
140. 44

Ft. In. Ft. In.

ii 108 110 86 07
(")
10 0 8
50 8 9 3
2 12 0
19 8 9 5
15 0 8 2
21 8

8
8
6
8
6
6

9
0
9
8
0
10

2
"1
1
1
1
'1 13 8
1 15 0
14 2
(")
6 0
9 7
13 9
24 6
20 6
(")

8
8
6
0
6
0
7
6

6
11
6
9
3
9
4
11

6
7
8
7
6

0
0
7
2
2

2
1
1
1
1

("i

18, 999 121.40

18, 999
190, 238 130. 30

35, 525 113.50.

28, 272 77. 40

u
14

18 Doublo daily service except SuDtlay.

13 Diatanco (18.10 miles) covered by Tracy, Mina.,
in I Pie rre, Dak., li P.O.
20 Balance of louto (145.00 miles) covered by Tama
and Uawarden, Iowa, K. p. O.
21 10."> miles of route 41001 coveved by Srilt Lake and
Juab R. P. O. ; balance of route, 139 15 miles,
covcrod
Ce, Juab by
andcloaed-pouch
Frisco.) service. (See Table

(J6G

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A^ Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway poet

office.
(Lines upon which railway postotHre cars aro paid for, in
itaticg.)

Initial and terminal stations, runniuff from

easttowest, north tosouth. ornortuwest
to southwest (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
aP.2a
lb
a

Mile*.
Ogden, Utah, San Francisco, Cal. (Central
Ogdcn,Tnali, andSanFrancisco,'
Pnc).
Val.
Ogdonsburgh and Utica, N. Y.2 134. 7f Ogdensburgh, Carthago, N. Y. (R. W.and
O.l.
Carthage, Utica, N. Y. (R. W. and O.)
Oil Citv, Pa., and Ashtabula,
88.10 OilCity.Pa., Ashtabula, Ohio (L. S. and M.
S.).
Ohio.'
Olatho, Kans., and Ash Grove,
155. 83 OLithc, Kans., Ravnioro Junction (n. o.),
Mo. (K. C..C and S.).
Mo.
Rayiuore Junction (n. o.), Ash Grove, Mo.
(K.C., C. and B.I.
ICO. 4: Omaha, Nobr., Atchison, Kans. (Mo. Pac).
Omaha, Nobr., and Atchison,
Kans.
Omaha and McCook, Xebr
284.70' Omaba, Ashland, Nebr. (B. and M. R. in
Nebr.).
Ashland, Hastings, Nobr. (B. and M. R. in
Nebr.).
Hastings, McCook, Nebr. (B. and M. R in
Nebr.).
Omaha, Nebr., and Marysville,
171. 09 Omaha, Valley, Nebr. (Union Pac.)
Valley, Valparaiso, Nebr. (Union Pac.) ...
Valparaiso, Lincoln, Nebr. (Om. and Rep.
Vail.).
Lincoln, Nebr., Marysvile, Kans. (Om. and
Rep. Vail.).
Omaha, Xebr., and Ogden, Utah 1,035.30 U. P. Transfer, Iowa, Ogden City, Utah
(Union Pac).

4C001 834.17
C08S 60.77
6037 P)
(l>nrt.)
8045 88.46
28010 26.54
28056 129.28
33040 166.42
34038 3L20
31002 12L98
34003 132.07
(part)
34001 C)
(part)
34008 ">37. a
(part)
34014 20.59
34013 78.48
340011 1,034.24

270. 33 Oneida. Cornwall Station, N. Y. (N. Y. , O.

and W.).
Cornwall Station, Now York, N. Y. (West
Shore).
61. 401 Ord, Grand Island, Nobr. (Union Pac.)
Ord and Grand Island, Nebr
Ortonville, Minn., and Mitchell,
237. Oti, Ortonville, Minn., Aberdeon, Dak. (Chic,
Dak.
Mil. & St. P.).
Aberdeen, Ashton, Dak. (Chic, Mil. and St.
P.).
Ashton,Mitoh<>ll,Dak.(Chic.,Mil.andSt.P.)
2S7. 7s Osawatomio, Ottawa, Kans. < U >. Pac.)
Osawatomio and McCracken,
Ottawa, Conned Grove, Kans. (C. G., O. C.
Kans."
and ().).
Council Grove, Salina, Kans. (T., S. & W.).
Salina, McCracken. Kans. (Kiiib. &. Colo.).
Oshkosh and Milwaukee, Wis
104.90 Oshkosh. Uipon. Wis. (CM., Mil. and St.P.)
Kipon, Milwaukeo, Wis. (Chi., Mil. and
St. P.)
Oswego and Biughamton, X
115. 30 Oswego, N. Y., and Syracuse, N. Y. (D.,
L. ami W.)
Syracuse, N. Y., and Pungbamton, N. Y.
(Syr., Bing. and N. Y.)
Oswego and Oneida, N. T.
58.33 Oswego, N. Y., and Oneida, N. Y. (N. Y., I 6,(1
~ md W.)
I (pai
TIn connection -with Ashtabula and Tounjrstotm
1 1 reserve car.
li. 1'. O. pives double service between Andover
2 1 chief clerk at Ogden, Utah ; 1 chief clerk at Los
and Ashtabula, Ohio (24.50 miles), daily ex
Angolea, Cal. ; I chief clork and 5 clerka de
tailed in superintendent's office; 1 transfer Balance
cept Sunday.
of route (255.30 miles) coverrd by Mc
clerk at Oakland Pier, CaL ; 2 helpers at 0^Cook, Nebr., and Denver, Colo., R. P. O. ^
den, Utafc; average daily 175 m lea; 4 city
diatributora ; average daily 237.72 miles; 2 Distance (^4.80 miles) covered by Omaha, Nebr.,
and O^dou, Utah, It. P O.
clerks assigned to Sacramento, Beuicia, and
10 Balance of route (r>_'.80 miles) covered by Val
San Francisco It V. O., Bhort run.
3 1 helper, Utica and Castnrland and return, and 1
paraiso and StromsbursU, Nebr., It. P.O.
Nebr., and Cheyenne, Wyo.
clerk, WatertownandUticalt. P. O. (short run). "11 2Omaha,
helpers woat on train No. 3, Omaha to Gotu*i474.34
In reserve.
miles covered by "Watertown and Utica R.
boi% Nobr., and east on train No. 2 ; 1 clerk
detailed as chief clerk at Omaha, Nbr. : 1 cleric
P.O.
detailed to transfor duty at Omaha, Xebr.
* Cars and clerks shown on route No. 6088.
Oneida and New York, N. Y.. .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

667

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

= -ifu

Averago speed per

hour {train num
berstaken from di
Dato of Inst vision schedules).
readjustmeat.

r J.
> "e
<j is
Lb*.
21,802 July 1, 18S6
1,458 July 1, 1885
2,964 July 1, 1885
029 July 1, 1885
359 July 1, 1887
330 July 1, 1887
1,285 July 1, 1880
5,377 Jan. 5, 1837
7,641 July 1, 1880
3,479 July 1, 1888
23.990 Apr. 1,1884
646 July 1, 1880
1,009 July 1, 1830
682 July 1, 1886
27,325 July 1, 1880
520 July 1, 1885
1,403 July 1, 1885
749 JIar.30, 1887
2,377 July 1,1887
938 July 1, 1880
1,551 July 1, 1880
200 July 1, 1880
539 llar.H, 1887
549 Mar.30, 1887
1, 155 July 1, 1*87
1,565 July 1, 1887
2,428 July 1, 1885
1,880 July 1, 1885

Short run, Omaha to North Platte, Nebr.

14 Unserve.
15 Through run.
16 57.90 miles covered by Oswego and Oneida R.
P. O.miles covered by Albany, Kingston, and
I75S.41
New
P. O. on route No. 6048.
* Cars andYork,
clerksR. shown
19 Balance of route covered by Hustings and Co
logne R. I*. O. (50.51 miles), Minneapolis,
Minn., and Fargo, Dak , R. P. O. (147.01 miles),
and between Aberdeen and Boudle, Dak.
(5ti.87 miles), by closed pouches. (See Table
O.)

M Balanco of route, Ellcndale and Aberdeen, Dak.

(37.58 miles),
Table
Ce. > covered by closed poaches. (See
21 Reserve. This lino was reported last year as
MiUbank and Mitchell, Dak., R P. O. ; in
creased distance run this year, 11.14 miles.
72 New service; not reported last year.
23 Balance of route, Ripon and Berlin, Wis. (13.08
miles) covered by closed pouches. (See Table
CM
14* Double
service
Sunday.
Cars anddaily
clerks
shownexcept
on route
0084.
"'JIO.SO miles covered by Oneida and New York
R. P. O.

GG8

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Aa.Statement of railway post-offlce* in operation

Designation of railway postoffice

(Linos upon winch railway postolllce care are paid for fit

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north toHouth, ornortliwt st
Ut southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
151it

Oswego and Suspension Bridge,

N. V.'
Ottawa and Emporia, Kans
tt'ii, iami Mioberly,
Ottumwa, Iowu,
Mo."
Owensborough and Russellvillej 5
Ky.
Pacific Junrtion, Iowa, and
McCookyNebr.

Miles.
151. 19
50. 85
isi.au
72.70
70

107. 20
Paducab, Ky., and Memphis,
Tenn.
uPainesville
and Warren, Ohio
4fi. 75
4 I 195.80
Palatka and Bartow, Fla

Palestine and Laredo, Tex".

418. 25

uo
5
a0

C
11

Oswego, N. T., nnd Suspension Bridge. X. G, 038 P)

Y. (R.. W. and O ).
Ottawa, Emporia. Kans. (Snath. Ivans.) .. 33,041 so. a'.
Ottumwa. Iowa, Muber y, Mo.(\Vab. Wost- 2d, 007| 131. 30
era).
Oweusltorough, Russcllville, Ky. (Owens, '20,014 72.40
and Nash.
(part)
Pacitlo Jet., Iowa, Plattsinotitli, Nebr. 27, 073 8.89
(Chi., Burl. &. Qcyj.
Plattsmouth, Ashlund, Nebr. (B. and M.U. 31,039 31.37
in Nebr.).
Ashland, Hastings, Nebr. (B. and M. U. in 34, oo;
Nebr.).
Hastings, McCook, Nebr. (B. and M. U. in I 34.009 (")
Nebr.).
I (part)
Paducah, Ky., Memphis, Tenn. (Chesa., "20,009 106.10
Ohio and SV West.).
(part)
Paincsvillo, Warren, Ohio (Paiues. and 21,040 45.77
Youngs.)
I
Palatka, Rochulle, Fla.(Fla. So. Rwy.)..
10,012 "40.07
(part)
Rochelle, Lcesburgb, Fla. (Fla. So. Rwy.) 10.014 '72.71
(part);
Leesburgh, Peuiberton's, Fla. (Fla. So. Hi, 023, "30. 19
Kwy.)
(part)1
Peuiberton's. Bartow, Fla. (Fla. So. Kwy). "31007;
10.021 57.82
Palestine, Laredo, Tex. (I. ami G. N.)
415. m

65. 30 Palmer. Mass., New London, Conn. (N. L. "306 Bill

Palmer, Mass., and New Lon
don, Conn.
Northoru).
(part)
103. 21 Parkorsburgh, W. Va., Cincinnati, Ohio 21028 p>)
Packersburgh, W. Va., and Cin
cinnati. O.
(Cin , Wash, nml Ualto.).
Pasco Junction and Cle Elum, I 152.21 Pasco June, Cle Elum, Wash. (Nortb'n 43011 152.21
1
Wash."
Pac. B. It.).
Peninsula Junction, Md., and
73.50 Pen insulaJunction, Md., and Cape Charles. 10015 73. 32
Capo Charles, Va.
Va. (S T., I'.aud N.).
Penn llaven and Mount Carmel, "46. 15 Penu Haven, Pa., nud Mount Carmel, Pa. SOU 40. 89
(Lehigh Valley).
Pa.
COO Paik Place. Pa., and Mahanny City, Pa. USt 3.27
(Lehigh Vallov).
45.13 Pentwarer, Muskegon, Mich.(C. nnd W.M.) 24052 4">. 13
Pentwateraud Muskegon, Mich
Peoria, 111., and Evansville,
250. 1U Peoria. 111., Evausvillo, Ind. (Puo., Dec. 23021 249.81
and Evans.).
Ind.
02.80 Peoria, Galesburgb, III. (Chi., BurL and ^23001| 52. 83
Peoria andGalesburgh, 111
Qcy.)
(part)
Peoria and Jacksonville, 111 . . .
84.50 Peoria, Jacksonville, 111. (Jack, nnd So. 23038 84. 52
East.).
Peoria, 111., and Oskaloosa, Iowa 100. 82 Peoria. 111., Oskaloosa, Iowa (Central 23003 IMLfl
Inw.it.
1J Short
run
of
Richland
and
Niagara
Falls
R
P.
8. "Distance (132.07 milts) covered by Omaha ami
151.13 covered by Richland and Niagara Falls
McCook, Nebr., R. P. O.
"Balanco'of route, covered by Louisville and
R P. O.
Paducah R. 1'. O., 223.30 miles.
3 In reserve.
4 Clerks shown ou Richland and Niagara Falls " For full equipment of line see Louisville and Parlncah K. P. O. All cars running through be
R. P. O.
tween Louisville, Ky., and Memphis, Tenn.
5 Double daily service.
"Cars also run ovor Des Atuines and Harvey, 13 Pslnesville and Xoungstown R. P. O. curtailed
to cud ut. Warren, Ohio, November a, 188C;
Iowa, R. P. O.
. decrease in distance, 10.06 miles.
7 Balance of routo covored by closed pouches,
11 9.70 shown as Roclielle and Gainesville R.R. (See
13.50 miles. (Soo Table C'.)
"Two helpers between Pacific Junction, Iowa,
Table C".
10 13 00 shown as Astor and Leesburgb R. P. 0.
aud Hastings, Nebr.
"10.50
shown as Pemberton's aud Rruokaville K.
'Distauce (121.08 miles) covered by Omaua and
R. (Soe Table CM
McCook, Nebr., R. P. O.

RAILWAY MAIL SLRVICKRAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

669

in the United States on Jane 30, 1837Continued.

Aweight
ofvmailerage,wholedday.
ispertance
Average speed per
hour (tram num
bers taken from di
vision
schedules).
Date of last
readjust
ment.
d .
A 5 1,
&?
1. - a * acCmB3S*
~
ej > **
HS3o
H<
Lbs.
1,201 July 1, 1885 101 20. 7:!
243 July 1,1886 61 11.50
2 22. 0(
2,367 Jaly 1, 1687
8 24. 00
1 10. 74
472 July 1, 1884
s' 13. 78
8,556 Jaly 1, 1887
3 19. 81
5,800 Jan. 5, 1887
3 20.00
7,641 July 1, 1886
3 22.01
843 July 1, 1880
7 23.55
948 July 1, 1884
M July 1, 1884 2120.83
333 July 1, 1884
120.00
1,019 Fob.15,1886
120.00
70S Oct.21, 1885
120.00
450 Feh.23,1887 19 19. 00
2,030 July 1, 1886 503, 17. 50
501 20. 50
1,587
24,538
312
1,155
374
345
443
801
1,750
620
287

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1884
Mar.30, 1887
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1685
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887

117 25:19
62 11.50
3 22. 51)
25. 00
2 18 90
4 27. 56
4 22.14
4 21. 81
4 24.38
6 22. 43
22 19.90
2 20.00
2 20. 00
2 20.00
20 20.00
504 20.00
502 20.50

T
.=rj
(- f
2x hi
? e.
~ MX
>&
la

6
I
7
7
7

0
6

t
*
---9M

Amilesdaily
vernnrage

a
a
a
94,625
35,588
95. 819
958,49
53,071
210, 751

Inside dimen
s
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway post- 5
ofhYe cars in
black figures). P
0k
uS a# Et
1
E rt u
-a
3 0i ec a
1 aa
i-l

II
a
bycrews. m> H

151, 19
113.70
131.30
131. 30
145. 40
144.35

122, 100 "111.51

32, 797 H03.5O
122,571 130. 86

7 "191,786 131.36
7 "113,537 10X69

411
fi_>1
1
1
2

Ft. In. It In.

11 3 7....
12 ... 7
12 0 7 7
19 0 9 21
190 86J 97 524
40 0 9 0

I 11 5
1 16 0

2
1
1
>3
1
"1
1
-t
2
1
1
H

23
21
23
22
10
11
16
15
23
8
12
24

0
0
0
0
8
4
4
8
7
0J
10
6

6 8
7 7

9
0
0
0
8
6
0
8
8
6
6
8

5
6
14
2
5
7
4
0
10
8J
3
2

es
2.1
S3
*!
H
l

2
^11
2
1
4

1 0
1 1

1
1 1
2 10

3
1
3
,

1
1
1

3
1
3

4
:i

1
1

14 25. 15 9.25. 15 0 40,877 130. 00

1 1
6 29.22 0 22.71 6 122,827 08.10
1 <*>
1 13.23 2 13. 23 8 95,283 152. 21
1 2
1 23.14 12 28.38 6 46,011 147. 00
1 1
. 2,22.50 3 21.03 6 28,890 98.30
1 1
3 19.62 6
3,756
f)
1 13
22 16. 50 27 18. 21 8 28, 251 90.26
8 10
1 1
22.54 122.88 6 150, 502 125.05
3 19 9 9 0
1 4
6 33, 053 103. 60
I 19 4} 8 ni 1 1
6 24. 37 527.54
1
I
1 23.58 6 24. 74 6 52,897 84.50
38 0 10 1 9 1 2
3 22. 07 4 21.60 0 119,453 127. 21
8 10 0 7 0 3 1 3
>
>7 This lino la dividod at San Antonio, Tex., into
Ohio, and Parkorsbuxfih, TV. Va., on east trips,
two divisions, Palestine and San Antonio,
aud Parkeraburgli and Chillicothe, Ohio, on
west trips. On west trips act as help, n to
Tex. (202.72 miles, trains 503 and 504), and
Grafton and Cincinnati day lino, Chillicotho
San Antonio and Laredo, Tex. (155.53 miles,
toCincinnati, Ohio. Second clerks on Gralton
trains 001 and 502).
^Denison and San Antonio, Tex., R. P. O. also
and Cincinnati day lino net as helper* to this
R. P. O., Cincinnati to Chillicothe, Ohio.
runs over route 31007, botween Taylor and
54 1 car In reserve.
San Antonio, Tex. (110 miles).
15 2 cars in reserve.
28 New U. P. O. service.
50 Balance of route covered by Drattleborough and 20 On train No. 3 tho R. P. O. runs in and out of
Mahanoy
a distanco
of 3 mites.
Palmer R. P. O., 5G.28 miles.
n Train
2 doesCity,
not run
via. Mahanny
City.
11n Covered
Reserve car.
by Grafton and Cincinnati U. P. O., Balance of route, Galeaburgu and Rio, 111. (12.71
miles), covored by closed pouches. (See Table
195.15 miles.
CM
** Clerks are appointed to Grafton nnd Cincinnati
R.P. C, ana are shown with that lino. Run 29 Whole car.
in mail apartment cars between Cincinnati,

670

EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTEE-GENEEAL.

Table A".Statement of raihcay post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postofflce.

(Lines npon which railway postirs aro paid for, in
italics.)

Peterborough, N. H.,andWor-

Fhalanx Station and AUianco,

Ohio.
Philadelphia, Pa., and Atlantic
City, N. J.
Philadelphia, Pa., and Balti
more, Md.
Philadelphia, Pa., and Capo
May, N.J.
Philadelphia, Pa., and Crisfleld,
Md.

Philadelphia, Pa,, and Dover

DeL'
Philadelphia and Harrisbnrg,
Pa."
Philadelphia, Pa., and Port
Deposit, Md.
Pa., anr5 Port
Xorris, HT.

hi
83
2bJ50

Initial and terminal stations, running fromj

east to west, north to south, or north'
to southeast (with abbreviated title of|
railroad company).

Milet.
53.60 Peterborough, N. n., Winchendon, Mass.
(Cbeshiro).
Winchendon, Worcester, Mass. (Bos., Barre
and Gard.).
25. 38 Phalanx Station, Alliance, Ohio (Lake .,
All. and Sou.).
60.70 Philadelphia, Pa., and Atlantic City, N. J.
((^am. and Atlantic).
98.04 Philadelphia, Pa., and Bay View, Md. (P.,
W.aud B.).
Bay View. Md., and Baltimore, Md. (Balto.
and Potomac).
83.00 Philadelphia, Pa., and Cape May, X. J.
(Weat Jersey).
102. 92 Philadelphia, Pa., and Wilmington, Del. (P.,
W.and B.).
Wilmington, Del., and Delmar, Del. (P., W.
tadBO.
Delmar, Del., and Crisfleld, Md. (U. T., P.
and N.)
Philadelphia, Pa., and Wilmington, Del. (P.,
W. andB.).
Wilmington, Del., and Dover, Del. (P., W.
anil BO.
100. 55 Philadelphia, Pa., and Ilarrisbnrg, Pa.
(Penn.).
68.80 Philadelphia, Pa., and Wawa, Pa. (P..W.
ami BO.
Wawa, Pa., and Port Deposit, Md. (P., W.
and B.).
59. 14 Philadelphia, Pa., and Glassborongh, X. J.
(West Jersey).
Glassborough,-N. J., and Bridgeton, 2J". J.
(West Jersey).
Bridgeton, N. J., and Port Norris, N. J.
(Cumb. and Maurice River).

28.50 Philadelphia, Pa., and West Chester, Pa. 80 27. 81

(P., W. and B.).
50.22 Piedmont, Shaw, W. Va. (W. Va., Central 12007 "11. 00
and Pitts.).
(pait)
Shaw, Davis, W. Va. (W. Va., Central and 12009 45.82
Pitts.).
Pierce City, Mo.,and Ft. Smith,
139. 88| Pierce City, Mo., Ft Smith, Ark. (St L. 28039 139.8?
and S. Y.).
Ark.
Piarco City, Mo., and Vinita,
7o. CG Pierce City, Mo , Vinita, Ind. Tor. (St L. "28003 73.61
and S. F.).
Ind. Ter.
(part)
52,82 Pincknoyville, Murphysborough, 111. (St. 23085 23.21
Pinckneyvilleand Marion, M. .
L.. A.and T. n.).
Harrison Station (u. o.) Marion, 111. (I
and clerks shown on route No. 10001.
1 These cars are alsoused by Winchendon and I Oars
Worcester R. P. O. (See column remarks, that One clerk detailed as transfer clerk at Camden,
N.J.
line.)
10 20.80 miles covered by New York and Washing
* Reserve cars.
ton R.P.O.
1 One car in reserve.
4 Doable daily service except Sunday.
11 1 clerk detailed as examiner, instructor, etc., at
4 91.80 miles covered by Now York and "Wash
Philadelphia, Pa.; 1 cleik as helper, Pkihiington R. P. O. ; 4. 00 miles covered by New
dclpbia and Clayton : 1 cleik. Philadelphiaand
York and Washington R. P. O.
Dover R. P. O. (shoit itin).
' Service performed in New York and Washing II Short run, Philadelphia and Crisfleld R. P. O13
20.80
miles covervil bv }s'ew York and Wash
ton R. P. O.
ington R. P. O.
7 In reserve.

Philadelphia and "West Ches

ter, Pa.
Piedmont and Davis, W. Va...

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES,

G71

in the United States on June 30, 1837.Continued.

u- ^3'es
ea

Average speed per $4

Ifhour /train num
bers takeufrom di
S&
Datoof last vision schedules).
1 3 readjust
ment.
I
si
-?
It
-=
H
<t-.ait
< 1*

a3 a9 eabj

11.03 500 13.71

22.65 500 18. 49|

33,678 107.60
(')

184 July 1, 1884

769 July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
57708 July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885

19.08 1,19.081
255 25.50 260^4. 62
267
03 252 28. 56
27 27.
39.33 24 23. 5u
27^30. 00 24.24.00
5 31.81 20 I 32. 87
1^28.33 8 29.00
I
127.72 12 26.80
I
1,26.48 12 29. 13
19.17 12 10.98
28.71 24^4. 36
24. 0 22 22.92
35. 00 14 30.78
32. :\ 70.11.66
H 41 23.04
IT. 19 23 20,
22.41 4121.04
121.481 25 18.41
17. 04 66 19. 0;
23. 77 04 IB. 90
8.85 06 25.21
27. 54 64 44.88
16.381 60 12. 10
16. 38 04 14. l'J

15, 888 50.;

38.030 121.52
38,036....
61, 373] 98

8711 July 1, 1885

1534 July 1, 1885
5e491 July 1, 1883
3711 July 1,1885
91679 July 1, 1885
1830 July 1, 1885
945| Julyl, 1885
1025 July 1, 1885
837 July 1, 1885
240 Julyl, 1885
1850
124
69
1,430
7,334
193
201

July 1, 1885
July 1,1885
Oct 1, 1885
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887

19. 62
I7.56|
13.
10.96
23.32
124.50
23 23.21
2315.40

1c"
-_ "a3
a*
::
"A

is2

203 July 1, 1883

110* July 1, 1885

8491 Julyl, 1885

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartment*
(railway postoflicocars in
black figures).

'52, 334 167. 20

52, 334!
101,!

108. 62

47, 088 150. 44

0S. 700' 106.551
66, 700
43,
09| 137. 60
43, 009
37,022 118.28
37,022 ....

19 21.12
47 21.06|
219.41

017,841 114.00
17,811
35, 194 iii'44

182j16.56
23. 32
4 24. 50
24W
II 10
24 13. 3-

102,112 139.88
53,772. 147.22
33, OG5! 103. 64

" Clerk shown on Philadelphia and Crisflcld R P.

O.
18 47.37 miles covered by Philadelphia and Crisfield It P. O.
New
York and
Pittsburgh
R. P. PittsO.
,T16 Short
105.20 run
miles
covered
by New
York and
burgh It P. O.
' Clerks shown on New York and Pittsburgh It
P.O.
1918.13miles covered by Philadelphia and "West
Chester It P. O. closed-pouch service. (Seo
w 7.17milescovorcdby
Table C\)

Ft. In. Ft In.

16 0 0 6
10 7 7 1
10 5 6 10
8 3 7 0
7 1 6 11
0 0 8 0
19 0 6 8
15 8 8 2
20 0 8 6
20 0 8 6

1
1
172
(')
2
2
'1
, 520
2 ,120
-jo
(')
()
1: 16
()
15
19
10
m
14
14
C)
M
0 )C 76

9
9

'8 0
8 0

5
0

6
6
6
7

22
21
22
9

8
4
6
8

0
00

9
9
6
7
6
8

8
8
2
10
4
0

1
ll
1
1
2,

"6

(')
6
8 2
0
0 6

(")

8
6
4
0

31 Cars and clerks shown on ronte No. 8003.

53 17.01 miles covered by Philadelphia and Cape
Mayanilii.clerks
I\ O. show n on route No. 7041.
n Cars
'* Cars and clerks shown on trains 8 and 19.
Balance of 'route, 2.88 miles, covered by closedpouch service (Seo Table Ce.)
u 287.20 miles of route 2S0U3, between Saint Louis
and Pierce Citv, Mo., covered by Saint Louis,
Mo., and Habtead, Kans., R P. O.

C72

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway post-offices in operation
fa. fai

of railway postoffice.
(Llneenpon which railway post are paid for, in
italic*).

CV
= .s
.s i

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to aotitb, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Miles.
1.J0.3I Allegheny, Newcastle Junction, Pa. (Pitta. '8125
and West.).
Now Caatlo Jnnction, Mahoningtown, Pa. 8123
(Pitta, and Lake Erie).
(part)
Mahoningtown, I'a., Akron, Ohio, (Pitta.,
Cleve. and Toll.
Pit tsburgh, Pa..nnd Bellaire. 0
84.80 Pittsburgh. Pa., ISellaire, O. (Penn. Co.)... 21003
Pittsburgh. Pa..and Chicago, lUA 188.
U5
Pittsburgh.
Pa., Chicago, 111. (Perm. Co.).. 21002
Kaittern dirision1
1
Wc*Um division
280. 15
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cincin
313.74 Pittsburgh, Pa., Columbus, O. (Pitta., Cin. 21032
nati, Ohio.
and St, Louis).
Columbus. Cincinnati, Ohio (Pitts., Cin. 21014
anil tit. Louis).
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Crestline,
188. 1)5 Pittsburgh, Pa., Crestline, Ohio (Penn. Co.) 21002
Ohio.
(part)
Pittsburgh and Fair Chance,
75.84 Southwest Junction, Pittsburgh, Pa. 800)
Pa.
(Penna.).
(part)
Southwest Junction, Fair Chance, Pa. 8104
(I'enna.).
Pittsburgh and New Haven,
CO. 12 Pittsburgh, New Haven, Ta. (Pitta, and 8159
Pa
Lake Erie).
Pitttburgh, Pa., Saint Zouit,
381. 00 Pittsburgh. Pa., Columbns, Ohio (Pitts. 21032
ilo.<*
Cin., and St. Louis).
Eastern Division .
Columbus. Ohio. Indianapolis, Iud. (Chic, 21015
SU Lou. and Pitta.).
Western Division .
2i0. 72 Indianapolis. Torre Haute, Ind. (Terre 2202 74. 39;
Haute and Intl.).
Terra Hante, Ind., East Saint Louis, HI. 22014
(Terre Haute and Ind.).
Pittsburgh, Pa., Stoubcnvlllo,
Pittsburgh,
Pa., Stenbenville, Ohio (Pitta., 21032
C9.04
Ohio, and Wbeoliug, \V. Va.
Cin. and St. Louia).
Wheeling Junctioui (n o ), Wheeling, W. 12005
Va. (Pitts.. Cin. and St, Louisl.
Pittsburgh and Washington,
31. G2 Pittsburgh, Mansfield Valley, Pa. (P., C. 21032
Pa.
and St. L ).
(part)
MansBi ld Valley, Washington, Pa. (P., C. 8055i
and
St.
L.).
Pittsburgh and West Browns54.34 Pittsburgh, West Brownsvillo (Penna.)... 8081
villo, Pa.
1 Balance of route. New Caatlo Junction to New * Cats on this line nil run through between New
Castle, Pa.. 3.03 miles, covered by cloaod
York, Cincinnati, and Saiut Louis, Mo. (See
pouches. (See Table Cv)
Now York and Pittsburgh B. P. O. for full
* Covered
One car inbyreserve.
equipment
of lino in Second Division report-.)
Cleveland, Toungstown, and Pitta* 10 Covered by tho
Pittsburgh and Saiut Louis K.
burgh It. P. O., .00 luilea.
P.
O.
191.85
miles.
4 These clerks do no local work between Pitts- " Day line.
burgh. Pa , and Wellsville, Ohio, runoiug in
in apartment cars between Colnmbna
cars of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh It. P. O. 12 2 clerks
and Cincinnati; 4 clerks dotailed to clerical
trains
35
ami
38
in
both
direct
ions
as
helpers.
duty
in
otlice superintendent Fifth Division ; 2
s This Hue is in two divisions, dividing at Crestline,
clerks detailed as printoi s in office superintend
Ohio.
ent
Fifth
Division ; 1 clerk dctaih-d to transfer
4 clerks and 2 helpers in apartment carsbetweon
duty at Columboa, Ohio; 2 helpers running
Pittsburgh and Crestline, Ohio, helpers run
between
Cincinnati
Hnd Newark, Ohio, work
ning between Pittsburgh and Orrviile, Ohio,
ing Cincinnati, Ohio, city mail on night line.
124 miles; 4 elerss and 4 helpers iu apartment 11 Night
line.
The
day
lino
of this K. P. O. runs
cars between Crestliue and Chicago, helpers
west, audthedayaud night linescast, between
runniug over whole lino; 1 clerk detailed as
Pittsburgh,
Pa.,
and
Columbus.
Ohio, on name
chief clerk atCrostline, Ohio; 2 clerks detailed
trains, but in separata cars, as tho Pittsburgh
to transfer duty at Crestliue, Ohio; 1 ch-rk de
and
S.iiut
Louis
B.
P.
0.
tailed to transfer duty at Fort Wayne, Iud : 1 "Covered bv Pittsburgh and Chicago K. P. O.,
clerk detailed to transfer duty at Mansfield,
188.70 miles.

Ohio.
are appointed to the Pittsburgh and
' East division Pittsburgh, Pft., to Crestline, Ohio. 15 Clerks
Chicago
B.
P.
O.
and
ere
shown
with
that line;
' Wot division, Crostline, Ohio, to Chicago, I1L
2 helpers between Pittsburgh, p,in and Orr
viile, Ohio, 124 miles.
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Akron, 0. .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY TOST-OFFICES.

673

n th* United Slates on June 30, 1887Continued.

Average speed per
uour (train num
bers taken from di
Date oflast vision schedules).
readjust
(1
ment.
* 30
*s
4
xo.
659
3,575
431
4,986
23,001)

Inside
sioun of ears or
apnrtmeuts
{ra.lway postoflico cars In
black figures).

=X a=3
be

g<

T. 9

58

ofc !

la

85, 3.101 136.31

July 1, 1885
July 1, 18S5
Oct. 20, 1834
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1885

61, 650| July 1, 1E84

20, 281 July 1, 1884
23,000 July 1, 1885
91, 679 July 1, 1883
814 July 1, 1885
317 July 1, 1S83

II
H

BB

5-5

59, 345
137, 934
204, 510!
2-J9, 0M\
229, 030

I 20. 32

01, 630 July 1, 1884

94. 80
125. 97
no.o;
156.8;

118,283 94. 47
47,470 151.08
37, 633 120. 21
278, 130 152. 40
278, 130

42,54 July 1, 1884

40, 874 July 1, 1884
38,301 July 1, 18?4
01,650 July 1, 1884
02 24
753 July 1, 1885 6321
01, 650 July 1, 1885 21 14.56 22' 14.53|
27 14. r,(i 32 14.50
1, 179 May 1, 1884 21 24. 07 22 ia 31
27|I9.62 32 21.14
4:18.87 7,18.05
953 July 1, 1885
31.CO miles covered by Now York and Pitts
burgh It. P. O.
17 Car aud clerk shown on route 8001.
18 Tbifl line is in two divisions, dividing at Indianapolis, Iud.
19 Letter and paper cars are 60 feet lone, and stor
age cars aro 40 feet lone ; cars on this lino all
ruD throueh between New York, Cincinnati,
and Saint Louis, Mo.; for full equipment of
line see Now York and Pittsburgh R. P. O.
Second Division, report.
80 East Division, day lino, 5 crews, 8 clerks to crew.
31 4 clerks on Indianapolis, Vandalia. anil Saint
Louis It. P. O ; 1 clerk on ludianapolU and
Terre -Ilante R. P. O. ; 1 clerk detailed as
chief clerk at Indianapolis, lnd.; 2 clerks de
tailed as assistant's chief cloi ks at Indian
apolis, Iud. : 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk,
Pittsburgh. Pa. ; 2 clerks detailed to transfer
duty at Columbus, Ohio ; 5 clerks detailed to
transfer duty at Indianapolis, Iud ; 1 clerk
detailed to transfor duty. Richmond, lnd. ; 1
clerk detailed totransfer duty at Torre Haute,
lnd. ; 1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at |
48V M a 87- -43

175, 720 12,1. 30

175, 720
43, 219 138.0;

Ft. In. Ft. In.

19 0 8 0

19 8
00 0

2
4Q

"4
"4

"39

8 10
2

14 \0

8 0

9
00
40
(10
60
40
00
00
40
00
00
40
00
19

0 4

6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

21144

8
8
8
8
9

7
7
7
7
0

19. 794 120. 4S

15 0 9 0
19. 794
m
m
31.0)7, 1U8.G8
15 0 8 8
Saint Louis, Mo. ; 2 porters on trains 0 nnd 7
between Pittsburgh. Pa . and Columbus, Ohio;
1 porter on trains G anil 7 between Pittsburgh,
Pa., aud meetina point; 2 porters on trains 1
BDd 8 between Pittsburgh, Pa , and Columbus.
Ohio ; 2 porters on trains 1 and 8, .mi 7 nnd 12
betweou
Richmond
Ilauto,
lnd. to
a East
Division,
night and
line,Terre
5 crews,
0 clerks
crow.
n West Division,day line. 4 crews, 6 clerks to crew.
** West Division, night line, 4 crews, (J clprks to
crow; clerks ul Logausport nnd Columbus
ruu west on train No. I, in car of this K. P. O.
between Columbus and Bradford. Ohio, acting
as hclpors; fourth clerks of west division,
! :v lino, act as helpers to Indianapolis, Van
dalia nnd Saint Louis IL P. O. train No. 2, Saint
Louis to Indianapolis, lnd.
25 Covered bv Pittsburgh aud Saint Louis R. P. O.
mites).
M 8. (4-1.80
50 miles
covered by Pittsbnrgb and Saint Louis
R. P. O.
77 Car and clerk shown on trains 21 nnd 22.
28 Car and clerk shown on route 21032.

674

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL,

Table A*.Statement of railway post-offices in operatio*

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines upon which railway postoffice cars aro paid for, m
italic*.)

Piitsbnrg, Ta., and Wheeling,

\V. Va.
Pittsflcld, Mass., and Bridge
port, Conn.
Pittsfleld and nookset, N. H.
Plymouth and Concord, N. H.
Portage and Madison, Wis ...
Port Austin and Port Huron,
Mich.
Port Jefferson and Long Island
City, N. T.

<-> 2J
' z
S:
-Z
-n

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or north west
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Mile*.
72.08 Pittsburgh, Pa., Wheeling, W. Va. (Balto.
and Ohio).
110.40 Pittsneld, Mass..Bridgeport, Conn.(Hous.)
20.35 Pittsfleld, Hookset, N. H. (Concord)
51. 40 Plymouth, Concord, N. U. (iios. and Low.)

I--=8040
5012
1004 20.35
1006
()
(part)

40.51 Portage,Madison, Wis (Chi.,Mil.and St.P.) 2."i021 40.77

87. 71 Port Austin, Port Huron, Mich.(P. H. and 21012 87.71
N. W ).
'58 00 Port Jefferson, Hioksvillo, N. Y. (Long G04G '33.95
Island).
Hicksville, Long Island City, N. Y. (Long 6045 <">
Island).
(part)

87.77 Port Jervis, New York, N. Y. (N. Y., L. 6001 (,s)

(part)
E. and W.).
Ridgewooil Junction, Rutherford Junction, 7055 9.98
N. J. (N. Y., L. E. and W.).
Portland and Ashland, Oreg. . - 342. 09 Portland, Ashland, Oreg. (Oreg. and CaL 44001 342.58
R. R. Co.).
Portland, Me., and Boston,
116.70 Portland, Me., Boston, Mass. (Bos. and 3011 116.33
Maine).
(part)
Portland and Cobnrgh, Oreg"
123. 38 Portland, Coburgh, Orog. (Oreg. R. R.Co., \ 44007 123.38
limited).
Portland and Corvallis, Oreg..
07.09 Portland, Corvallis, Oreg. (Oreg. and Cal. 44002 97.78
R. R. Co. ).
140. 78 Portland, Me., Island Pond, Vt. (Grand
Portland, Me., and Island
"7 149. 71
Trunk).
(part)
Pond, Vt.
Portland, Mo., and Island
02. 10 Portland, Me., Gorham, N. IL (Grand
"7 (B)
Trunk).
Pond, Vt., short run.
(part)
Portland and Nazareth, Pa
20.00 Portland and Nazareth, Pa. (Bangor and
20.14
Portland).
Nazareth
Junction.
Pa.,
and
Brainartls,
N.
4.67
8115 4.57
J. (Bangor and Portland).
Portland, Me., and Rochester,
52.74 Portland, Me., Rochester, N. H. (Port and
F <*)
Roch).
N. H.
Portland, Me., and Swanton,
2 )2. 90 Portland, Me., Fabyan House, N. H.
iU
(Port and Ogd\).
Vt
Faltyau Hou^e, -S:. H., South Lunenburg,
1007
Vt. (Bos. & Low.).
South Lunenburg, Swanton, Vt. (St. J.
2011
and L. Champ.).
Portland, Me., and Swantou,
72.87 Portland, Me., Bartlett, N. H. (Port and
10j|
Ogd.).
V t., short run.
(part)
1 1 olerk detailed as transfer clerk at Bridgeport, 9 Cars and clerks shown on route 6046.
10 In reserve.
Conn.
*sBalauco
Resorve of
car.route covered by Lancaster and Bos 11 Short run, New York and Dunkirk R. P. O.
"87.79 miles covered by New York and Dunkirk
ton R. P. O. (84.06 mill's), and closed-pouch
li. P. O.
service between Lancaster and Groveton Junc "Clerk relieved every fourth week by Middlorown
and New York clerk, and shown on Xonr York
tion (9.58 miles). (See Table C'.)
* Covered by Lancaster and Boston R. P. O. li Trains
and Dunkirk
O. route 7055, and trains
15 and 16K.ranP. over
(51.34 milos).
39
and
C
run
via
main
line, 6001.
8 Reserve cars.
6 One car held iu reserve.
19w Cars
and clerks shown on trains 15 and 16.
New
service.
'The clerk does not run any farther west than
Jamaica on either trip. Signs by slip at Long 172 clerks as helpers between Portland aud Islam!
Pond ; 2 clerks on Portland nud Island Pond,
Island City.
* 22.50 miles covered by Groenport and New York
short run, 92.16 miles.
R. P. O.
Port Jervis and New York,
N. Y.11

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

675

in the United States on June 30, 1887 Continued.

Si
o3
-c

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken from di
DAto of last vision schedules).
readjust
ment.
y- -= s?
>
<

Lbs.
560 July 1, 1885
1,663 July 1, 1883
3721 July 1,1885
8,203 July 1, 1885
r.o.'i Julv 1, 18R7
571 July'l, 1884
7Mi Aug.25,1883
1,407 July 1, 1885

_
5z
"

4.i,

T.X

8,21. 00:
8|28. 911, 7|27. 49
10 28. 091 13l2a 03
15. 00
16.89
22.71
24.72
40 27.
47,24. 30
3 21.7
2 20. 63|
18 20.40 83 24. 2R|
3221.8' 15:24. 8
18 29. 40| 83!28. 44
32 19. 01 15'24. 20

July 1,1885 15 27. 01 10 29. 26'

3!! 20. 03 6!23. 20
July 1, 1885 "li 30. "1626.
July 1, 1886
1 21.
2.20. 15
July 1, 1885 711 23. 20 7 25. 20
122 25.00 75 28. 87
1 10.00 2U. 70
3S7 Mar. 28, 1887
030 July 1, 1880
1 21. 49 2 21.97
2 21.84 123. U5|
1,903 July 1,1885

12.2D7
2,007
1,500
4,739

1.963
211
205
1,941
1, 319
051
098
1,319

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
May 18, 1886
July 1, 1883
Jan. 20, 1888
Jan. 20, 188G
July 1, 1885
Jan. 20, 1880

30. 49'
IS. 00
17. 42
18. 00
24.00|
2'22.23
2 15. 99)
2 18. 83
4 '21. 00

9 2a 15
10 20. 00
4>1& 00
2 20. 00
C'e)
71 '22. 23
7122. 44
71 17. 30
122. 15

* Balance of route covered by closed-ponch service

between Island Pond and Norton's Milts, 1G.02
miles. of(See
t> ) by Portland and Inland
|!l Balance
i outoTable
covered
Poud R. P. 0 ,57.72 milea, and closed pouch
service between Inland Pond and Norton's
Mills, 10.02 miles. (See Table O. )
Covered bv Portland and Island Pond R. R. 0.
01.00 inmiles,
* Shown
column 17, Portland and Island Pond
R.P. O.
Clerk performs service on train 0, between Ban
gor and lirainarils; on train lObotween Braiuards and Nazareth Junction (n. o.) ; on train 2,
between Nazareth .Jitnctiou ami Nazareth ; on
train 5, between Nazareth and Portland; on
train 4, Ivtwo^n Portland and Nazareth.

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postotlice cars in
black figures).

*- 5^

a
c
'*- ~
uC- T=
p
'A

-a:
.3
3
144. 10
80.037 110. 49
60.16
12. 7.1!) 40.70[
32. 170 102. 80
()
25. 2.W 81.02
51.906 131.5b
29.891 191.00
29. 891

Ft. In. Ft. In.

13 8 9 7

6
10
13
10
9
14
14

I")
O
"2 14
14
51. 0^2 131.05
10
54. 944
20
(.5,
250.163 114.23
25
73.054 110.70
73.054 (5)
77, 236 123.38
61.342 97.99
10
93, 702 99.85
c>
57,692 184.32

8
0
3
6
6
10
9

t
G
I
7
7
(
a
8

111
1
10
8
0
0
s
0

9
0
0
8

a
8
e
0

1
8
10
2

8
B
9
8
7
s
7
7
7
7

10
0
2
8
i
10
8
4
8
6

8
8
8
8
8

8
0
8
8
8

0,210 81. 00
7 1
10. 270
('")t
2,801
"o"6
16, 507 105. 48
15 0
145, 793 116. 45
13 0
(5)
13 8
15 0
145. 74

10 0

(it)
8
10
I
I
"7

"5

6 0
1
33 Car and clerk shown on trains 0 and 10.
34 Cars ami clerks shown on trains 0 and 10.
25 Covered by Portland and Worcester R.P.O.,
52 50
miles.run is from Rochester. N. H., to Port
M This
clerk's
land, Mil, with Portland and Worcester clerk
as assistant.
27 Shown in column 17. Portland and Worcester R.
P. O.
23 1 clerk on short run, between Portland and Bartlett,72.K7 miles.
29 Balance of route covered by Portland and Swanton R. P.byO..Portland
17.00 miles.
w Covered
and Swanton R. P. O., 72.00
miles.
"Shown in column 17, Portland and Swanton R.
P.O.

C76

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.

Table Aa. Statement of railway post offices in operation
hlch

t'
T r,
Designation of railway postoffice.
(Lines upon which railway postoffice cars aro paid for, in
italics.)

=o
&r
9.2 . aS3til

Initial and terminal stations, mnningfroci

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Mile*.
117.34 Portland, He., r.ocbester, N. L (Port and
Roch).
Rochester, N. n., Worcester, Mass. (B. and
Maine, Wor., Xasli. and Port. Div.).
Portland, Me., and Worcester,
40. 7G Nashua, X. II., Worcester, Mass (Bos. and
Mass., short run,
Maine, Wor., Nash., Port. Div.).
Portsmouth and Cincinnati,
107. S9 Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Ohio (Ohio and
No. West).
Oldo.
Portsmouth and Concord, V. H.l 1 59. 25 Portsmouth, Concord, N. II. (Concord) ...
Portsmouth aud Manchester, 1 41.52 Portsmouth, Manchester, X. II. (Concord).
N. H.
Pottsville and Philadelphia, Pa. j 2 94. 13 Pottsville and Philadelphia, Pa. 4P. & R.).
Portland, Me., and Worcester,

Pottsville, Tamaqua.and Hemdon, Pa.

Powers, Mich., anil Florence,
Wis.
Providence. R. I., and Now
idon, Conn.
Providence and Paacoag, R. I.
Providence, R. I., and Willimantio, Conn.
Pueblo and Silverton, Colo ...

78.74 Pottsville and

Pa. (P. and R.)

a
a

C 1
I2
1

8
1012
noi2
(part)
21052
1002
'1002
(part)
8002

55.00
93.04
(')
108. CO
59.16
<*)
93.10

8013 7a 06

42.00 Powers, Mich., Florence, Wis. (Chi. and 24032 'Ml. 74

N. West.).
(part)
03.24 Providence R I., Groton, Conn. (N. T., 4002 (")
Prov. and Bos.).
23.75 Providence, Pascoag, R L (Prov. and 4008 23.17
Spring.).
59.04 Providence, R. I., WUllmantic, Conn. (N. 4003 58.61
Y. and N. Eng.).
377. 32 South Pueblo, Cucharas,Colo. (D.and R. O.) "38001 50.00
(pari)
Cucharas, Antouito, Colo. (D. and R O.) .. "38004 109.
(part)
Antonito, Silverton. Colo. (D. and R. G.).. 39002
Qnanah and Fort Worth, Tex" 193. 04 Quanah, Fort Worth, Tex. (Ft.W.i D. C). 31037 217.05
193.04
Quincy, 111., aud Kansas City,
220. 00 Quiucy, 111., Cameron, Mo. (II. and St. J.). , "28005 171.51
(part)
Cameron, Kansas City, Mo (II. and St J.) . 28010 54.98
Louisiana,
44.90 Quincv, Fall Croek, 111. (Chi., Burl, and "23041 13.50
Qnincy, 111.,
Qcyr).
Mo.
(part)
Fall Creek, II!., Louisiana, Mo. (Chi., 23079 31. 46
Burl. audQcy.).
y, HI., and Trenton, Mo
137. 00 Quincy, 111., Trenton Mo. (Q., M. and P.) 2801D 137.59
Racine, Wis., and Rock Island,
Racine, Wis., Rock Island, 111. (Chi., Mil. 25024 197.91
and St. P.).
111.
Raleigh and Hamlet, X. C
07.57 Raleigh, Uamlet, N. C. (Ral.
Ral. and Aug. Air 13010 98.30
Line).

Covered
by
Poi
1 1 clerk on Portland and Worcestershnrtnin, 40.70
ortsmonth and Con
miles; 1 clork on Portland and Rochester R. Shown
4140 miles.
in column 17, Portsmouth and Concord
P. O., 52.74miles. (See columns laand lOtheso
lines ) The Portland and Rochesterclerkruns
It. P. O.
from Rochester to Portland with Portland and 10 1 clerk detailed as transfer clerk at Reading, Pa.
Worcester clerk as assistant.
11 Triple daily service, except Sunday.
11 Trains 2 nnd 3 run only between Pottsville and
* Reserve car.
* Balance of route covered by Portland and Wor
Sahmokin (57.64 miles) and clerks alternate.
cester R P. O.. 48.47 miles.
11 Balance of route, r lorenco, Wis., and Crystal
* Covered by Portland aud Worcester R P. 0.,
Falls, Mich. (16.21 miles), covered by closed
pom lies. (Soo Table CM
46.57 miles.
1 Shown in column 17, Portland and Worcester R. " Whole car.
P.O. on Portsmouth nnd Manchester R. P. O., 15 Covered bv Boston, Providence, aud New York
* 1 clerk
IS. P.O., 81.80 miles.
41.52 miles. (See columns 15and 16 thatline.) "120 miles of route 38301, between Denver tad
T Balance of route covered by Portsmouth aud
South Pueblo, Colo.,coveredby Denver.Puoblo
and Leadville, Colo., R. P. O., and 36. 84 miles
Concord R. P. O., 17.76.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

677

in the United States on June 30, 1887^Continued.

e
Average speed per - b
hour (train num
bers taken from di
oflast vision schedules).
US Dates
i readjust
ment.
0 .
a m r, - I T.: At M 1 *
H
So
6
H
a -3

Lbt.
1,941
2,103
2,103
487
847
847
3,447

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885

540! July 1, 1885

4 24. 80
4'22. 00
4 20.46
2817.98
18.87
22.71
29.40
29. 40
22.34
19.92
"3122.50

127.12!
29.7
23.06
18 50
21.93
23.14
27.93
23. 70
22.60
24.00
18. Ul

s
{t. aO< -(=
q

-1
si
id
=f *
8

92, 234 98.22

29,271
67,539
37,090
25,991
58, 925
"58, 925
58,925
42,686
42,686

93.52
107. 89
118.50
83. 04

Insido dimen
sions of curs or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
black figures).

31. *a II
I.
9i U5 ):
Ft In. Ft. In.
15 U 8 10
IS
8
14 6 8 8
IS
6 10
11 10 7 0
13
6 8
13
7
14 8 8 7
15 8 8 7
15 8 8 7
15 3 8 7
14 6 8
14 9 8 8
14 10 8 8
10 6 6 8
35 5 8 7
16 3 < 11
15 10 fl 10
l.-i HI 6 6
6 9 6 6
6 4 5 2
14 2 6 8
13 SJ 7 5

2
(')
"0

1
6 25.04
30,660 84.00
a
1123.41
40,840 130. 48
15,27. 76
40, 840
1
14, 867 95. 00
54!l9.71
658 July 1,1885
14,867
67 18. 39, 56 21.22
1
20 23, 40
36,959' 118 081
5,042 July 1, 1885 IS 18
';
"249, 722 12.'i.7;
2,875 July 1, 1886
8 24.501 2,20. 60
2117
IS
748 July 1, 1886
745 July 1, 1886 Ml 16 i"2,52!l6
r-'4
17 2
140, 919 128. CO
1 21.60 2 19.36
944 July 1, 1886
18
:i 20. 50 4' 20. 50
"164,980 113.00
10,773 July 1, 1887
40 3
164,980 113.00,
1 22.60 2|22. 50
9,056 July 1, 1887
I 20.50 4 20. 50
30 li 0 0
1 "2.50
22. 50
N. til
12 0 6 11
28, 145 89.9:
20.25
643 July 1, 1887
* 214 July 1, 1887
21
85,762 137.001
21
668 July 1, 1887
21
9
18 H'
2 96 2J
123,873
98.94
19.
15
2,231 July 1, 1887
20.47
20 0J| 9 3i
13 6 6 6
61, 079 97.57
15.04
2,122 July 1, 1S84
1|14. 73
between Cucbaras and El Moro, Colo. cov- I ** 36.28 miles of route 28005 betweon Cameron ond
Saint Joseph, Mo., covered by Cameron, Mo.,
cred bv pouch service (SeoTablo CM
Atchison, K m R P. O.
" Trains e'ai>t of Alanionii. Colo , 7 timc9 a week, M Catand
s on day lino belong to C. B. and Q. Rwy.
and west of Alamosa 0 times a week.
(See Chicago and Quincv, 111.)
* 1 clerk detailed to transfer sorvico South Pueblo, * 1 helper
out of Qiiincy. III., and 1 helper on day
Colo.
lino between Brookneld and Cameron, Mo.,
'"91.17 miles of rotito 33004. between Antonito,
(67 miles); the latter helper alternating be
Colo., and Espannla, N. Mcx.. covered by Antween BrookQeld, Mo., and Atchison. Kans ,
tonito. Colo., and Santa F6, S. Mcx. R. P. O.
with clerk on Cameron, Mo., and Atchison.
" Trains 51 and 62 between Durango and SilverKans., R. P.O.
ton, Colo.
11 Reported last year as Tlarohl and Fort Worth, " Balance of route, Fall Creek, 111., and Hannibal
Mo. (6.29 miles), covered by closed pouches
Tex.; distance increased 44. 33 miles.
(Sea Table CM
* 1 helper between Fort Worth and Bowie, Tex.,
68 miles.
July 1, 1884
12,702 July 1, 1885

.70
6 27. 75
24 23. 4 1

678

EEPOHT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A".Statement of railway post-office* in operation

u
Designation of railway postoflico.
(Lino* npon which railway postoQice cars are paid for, In
italics.)

ca
1||u
5I

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviate*! title of
railroad company).

s
il

Mile:
57.50 Roading, Sinking Springs, Pa. (P. and R.) 8073 <>
(part) ,
Siuking Springs Junction, Pa. (P. and 8U3I 28.001
(part)
R).
Junction, Quarryville Pa. (Lane. and 8137 23.50
Quan v. > .
80541 71.90
Reading and Wilmington, Del.
74.07 Reading, Pa,,Wilmington, Del. (Wilm. and
Northern).
Rod Bank and Bridgoton, N. J. .
05.20 Red Bank, Eatontown, N. J. (N.J. South, 7049
ern).
(part) I 30. 41
Eatontown, Whiting, N. J. (N. J. South
7020
ern).
(part) J
Whiting. Atsion, N. J. (N.J. Southern)... 7029' 24.47
Atsion. lit !.:rtn. N.J. (N. J.SouLhern) . . 7031 37. 811
Red Bluffand Sacramento, Cal 81 136.07 Rod Blull, Roseville, Cal. (South n Pao. Co) 46003 105.06
Roseville, Sacramento, Cat. (Central I'.i 40001
(part)
cifloR-R).
ReilClond, Nobr., andOberlin,
119.04 Red Cloud, Republican City, Nebr. (Burl. 34029|
(part)
and Mo. Riv.. in Nebr.).
Kans.
Republican City, Nebr., Oberlin, Kans. 34032 78.73
(Burl, nnd Mo. Riv., in Nebr.).
Red Oak. Iowa, and Nebraska
53.69 Red Oak. Iowa, Nebraska City, Nobr. 27074, 53.89
(Chi., Burl.nud Q'cy).
City, Neb.
06.70
Red Wing and Watorvillo,
66.73 Red Wing, Watorville, Minn. (Minn, and
St. Lonis).
Reno and Preston, Minn
57.70 Reno. Preston. Minn. (Chi., Mil. and St. P) MM 57.72
Reno and Virgioia City, Not.
53. 08 Reno, Virginia City, Nev. (Virginia ami 45001 53.06
Truckeo It. R).
Richford, Saint Albans, Vt. (Missisquoi.).. 2007 28.79|
Richford
and
Saint
Albans,
Vt,
28.01
Richford, Vrt., and Springfield,
20091 31. 57
200. 9S Richford, Newport, Vt. (So. Eastern)
Newport, White River Junction. Vt. (Pas- "2010 105.15
sumpsic).
part)
White RiverJunction, Windsor, Vt. (Cen- "200'.
2002 14.00
Verinont).
(part)
Windsor. Bellows Falls, Vt. (Ver. VL and 2004 25.50
(part)
Sul. Co).
2005 24.04
Bellows Falls. Brattleborongh, Vt. (Ver.
Val. and Sul. Co).
(part) (") |
Brattleborongh, So. Vernon, Vt. (n. o.) "3002
(Now Lon. North'n).
(part)
So. Vernon, Vt. (n. o.), Springfield, Mass. 306; 51. C
(part)
Conn. River).
Richford, Vt., and Springfield,
124. 39 White Riv. Jet., Windsor, Vt (Ct Ver.) . '".oo: (")
(pari i
. (short ran).
Windsor, Bellows Falls, Vt (Ver. Val. <t 2001 (")
(part)
Sul. Co.).
Bellows Falls. Brattloborough, Vt (Ver. 200E (")
(part)
Val., Sul. Co.).
BrattlelHuough, So. Vernon, Vt (n. 0-), "3062 c>
New Lon. No. ).
(part)
So. Vernon, Vt (n. o.), Springfield, Mass. 3061 C)
Conn. River).
I (part)
1 6 miles covered by Allentown and Harriaburg 18.24 miles of route 46001 , covered hy Ogden and
RP.O.
San Francisco R. P. O., Roseville to Sacra
1 In
mento.
11.73rt serve.
miles covered by closed-ponch servico, 10 Distance
(40.60 miles) covered l>v Kansas City,
(See Table C.)
Mo., ami Oxford, Nobr., R P. O.
Cars and clerks shown on route No. 8073.
11
2
Clerks
on
Richford and Springfield, short ran
6.58 miles covered by closed-pouch servico. (See
(121.39 miles); 2 short stops between Spring
field
and
Brattloborough.
Daily average 120.78
Table
O.)
11.81 miles covered by closed-pouch sorvice.
miles (one on day and one on night lino) ; 1
clork detailed as transfer clerk at White River
(See
Table
Cv)
T Cars and clerks shown, on route 7049.
Junction, Vt.
11.66 miles of route 46003, between Tehama and n Balance of route covered by closed-pouch serv
ice between Newport and Derby Line, Vt
Red Bluff, covered bv Delta and Sacramento
(10.14 miles). (See Table C.)
R. P. O., donble daily service. (Sco Table C".)
Reading and Quarryville, Pa.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

679

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Average speed per
fjf
hour (train nam- - i
Wc 2
brrstakenfiom di = vision
schedules). S s.
of last
mS Date
readjust
ment.
6B El
Co OQ - * S3 V
J,
si
5-1*
4
Lb*.
2,443 July 1, 1885
2 30
apo
417 July 1, 1883
19.53 2 19. 53
17. 19
219 July 1, 1885
237 July 1, 1885 10 19. 17 3^19.00
42*i July 1,1885 18117.34 11:17.34
471 July 1,1885 J.8'28.50 11^30. 41
31.23
119 July 1,1885 18 31. 23 1111123.
14
70 July 1.1885 1- JI. 12
1,3211 July 1, 1880 11I25.0' 12 211. OS
11
Ji.
7
12
20.
54
21, 802 July 1, 18*6
July 1,1886 121 '24 30 122 27.00
July 1,1880 12128.03 122'29. 52
l,034[july 1.1887 9L22.99 92 21. 40
443 Julv 1,1887 22 25. 01 21 25. 82
100 Julv 1,1887 37 10.11 3s'lG. 49
1 21. 21 2 21.60
L 15: July 1,1887
2'
10. 50 3'11. 10
July
1,1885
4M
1,0. July 1,1885 4
1..
MI11.M 33 28. 58
3, 128 Aug. 5, 1885
4 23.52 3 20.08
15 28.93 33 24. 28
5, 453] July 1,1883
4 24
321.
15 u. col 33 25.331
4 22. 28 3 ia 34'
4.801 July 1,1885
15 34.66! 31 36. 89!
3 20 17
4,919 July 1,1885 424
15:11.98 33 30. 61i
1,587 July 1,1885 4 27. 27 3 21.421
15 33. 33 33 30.
6,514 July 1,1885 4 23. 43 3 24.
r. 11.4s 33 31.
5,403 July 1, 1885 15 15. 27 23,24
23 19. 50
4,861 July 1, 1885 1^24
4.919 July 1, 1835 1524
1,187 July 1, 1885 15M.21
T1
23 24. 991
6,514 ,Tuly 1, 1885 15 22.
13 Balance of route eovered by Saint Albans and
Boston It. P. O. (120.50 miles), anil in Second Di
vision Saint Albans and Ogden. K. P. O. (24.27
miles).
14 Balance of route covered by Palmer and New
London R. P. O. (65. 1 1 miles), and Brattloborough and Palmer It. P.O. (lO.roilesi.
14Covered bvBraitlcborongh and Palmer R P.O.
10.28) miles) ; Richford and Springfield daily
lino runs between Newport and Springfield.
'* Balance of route covered bv Saint Albans and
Boston E.P. O. (120.50 niile) and in Second
Division Saint Albans and Ogdensburg R.P. O.
(24.27 miles).

c
"5 t=

3
O

1
C> it
V9 m
!1
ill
s a cs
ft

35, 995 115.00

46,368 14a 14
59, 595 190.40

Inside dimensionn of cars or

apartments
(railway post*
otlit ecara iu
black flgurea).

Ft. In. Ft In.

12 11 8 9
7 11 6 8
9 0 7 6
6
7
8
8

3
6
3
3

5
6
6
6

7
0
9
9

99, 331 138. 07

20 0

8 6

74, 891 239.28

21
18
15
9
9
18
8
20
18
22
18
21
21
18

8 10
8 8
8 10
8 10
5 8
8 oj:
0 10
6 10
6 8
6 11
6 8
0 4
6 9
6 9

33, 6101
41, TIM
36,1201
38,748
18,097
141, 729
103, 373!

107. 38
133. 46
115.401
100.101
57.82
114.80
130. 49

124. 39

II
*2

0
2
4
0
6
11
4
8
0
8
2
8
2
4

26 6

"Covered by Ricbford and Springfield R. P.O.

(14 miles).
'Shown
in column 17, Ricbford and Springfield
K. P. O.
"Covered by Ricbford and Springfield R. P. O.
(25.50 miles).
Covered by Richford and Springfield R. P. O.
(24.01 miles).
81 Balance of loute covered by Palmer and New
London R. P. O. (05.11 miles) and Brattleborough and Palmer R. P. O. (46 miles)
".Covered by Brattleborough and Palmer R.P. O.
(10.28 miles).
"Covered by Richford and Springfield R. P. 0.
(51.88 miles).

680

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GEXERAL.

Table Aa.Statement of raihcay post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoflico.

(Llnr-sapon which railway postoffice cars am paid lor, in
italics.)

*3
(- S3
13

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to went north t|> south, or north west
to stmtheast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

*rI 5tJfilM.
181. 40 Richland. N.Y., and Oswego, X. Y. <R W. 6034 29.02
andO.).
Oswego, N. Y., and Suspension Bridge, N. 0038 151, 13
Y. (R., W.and O.l.
Suspension Bridge, N". Y., and Niagara 6016 (')
Falls, N. Y. (N. Y.C. and H. 1L).
(part)
Richland. N. Y., and Pulaski, N. Y. (R, 6"34 (')
Richland and Syracuse, X. Y.
W.and O ).
(part)
Pulaski, N. Y., and Syracuse, N. Y. (R. 0037 38.61
W. andO).
Richmond, v.... and Ashland, 430. 12 Richmond. Vs., Huntington, W. Va. (Now. 11005 420 70
News
anl Miss. Valley).
Ky.
(part)
Huntington, VV. Va., Ashland, Ky. (New. 20016
News aud Miss. Valley).
(part)
Richmond and Danville, Va 141.08 Richmond, Danville, Va. (Rich. and Dan.). 11006 140.71
Richmond, Lynchburg, and Clif 230. 65 Richmond. Lynchburgu, Va (Rich, aud 11023 147. 07
ton Forge, Va.
Allegb'y.).
Lvnrliluirgh, Clifton Forge, Va. (Rich, and 11027 84. *0
Allegb'y.).
Richmond and Stanford, Ky ...
35.47 Richmond. Stanford, Kv. (Kv.Ccnt)
20030 34. 31
53.41 Riucou, Denning, N. Mex. (A., T. and S. F.) '3*006 63.41
Rincon and Denning, N. Mex..
(pait)
95.19 Rochi'sler, N. Y., Corning, N. Y. (N. Y., 6005 94.77
Rochester and Corning, N. Y..
L.E.and\V.).
108,23 Rochester, N. Y., Hinsdale, N. Y. (B.,
Rochester and Olean, N. Y
6123 100.02
N. Y. and P.).
Hinsdale, N. Y., Olean, N. Y. (B N. Y.
0058
audit.).
(part) <">
Rochester, N. Y., and Punxsu- 228.32 Rochc-ier, N. Y., Bradford Junction, N. Y. 0102 "107.90
(B. R. ami P.).
tawney, Pa.
(parti
BradfordJ unction, N. Y., Punxsutawuey, 0127 120.94
Pa. (II. Rand I'.).
Rochester and Suspension
74.89 Rochester, N. Y, Snspensiou Bridge, N. Y. 6018 "74.63
(N.Y.C. andH.R.).
Bridge, N. Y.
(part)
Rockaway and High Bridge,
30.57 Rockaway, N. J , High Bridge, N. J. 7040 30.70
tCeptra'lof N. J.).
Ruck Island and Peoria, HI
92.20 Rock Islam), Peoria. HI. (R. Isl'd and Peo) 23040 91. 00
Rock Island, 111., and Saint
248.99 Rock Island, 111., Saint Louis, Mo. (Chi., 23005 245.52
Louis, Mo.
Bull, and Qcv.).
73. .ri'J Rockland.
Beaumont, Tex. (S. and E. T.) . 31029 75.85
Rockland and Beaumont, Tex
Rockland and Portland, Me ...
88.42 Rockland, Woolwicb, Me. (Knox and Lin.)
15 49.11
Bath, Brunswick, Me. (Me. Cen.)
11 9.17
96 <*>)
Brunswick, Portland Me. (Mo. Cen.)
(part)
Rogorsville and Bull's Gap,
16.27 Rogersville, Bull's Gap, Tenn. (Rogers. 1900U 16 42
and detrersnn).
Tenn.
Rome, Ga., and Selma, Ala ...
197. 60 Rome. Ga., Siluia, Ala. (E. T. V. ond G. 17010 "197.60
RR.).
(part)
Rondoutand Stanford, N. V .
74. 36 Readmit, N. Y., Stanford, N. Y. (Clstet
007 "74.36
and Del.).
1 2 clerks on short ran Oswego and Suspension
Clifton Forge and White Sulphur Springs, 2
acting clerks employed as addilioual men per
Bridge.
forming service ns 'helpers on trains 1 aud 2
'Cars and clerks shown on route 6034.
between Charlottesville and Clifton Forge
* 1,80 miles covered by Suspension Bridge and Buf
dailv (except Sunday); distance 95 81 miles.
falo R. P. O.
Service on trains 5 aud 6, Richmond to Clif'on
44.30 miles covered by Richland and Niagara
Forge, dining the summer season only.
Falls
R.
P.
O.
This line is in 2 divisions, 8 clerks performing 1 in reserve.
double d.iilv (except Sunday) service Rich T347 utiles of route 38006 between La Junta, Colo.,
mond to Ciiftoji lorgo (193.31 miles), aud 4
and Albuquerque, N. Mex., covered by La
clerks performing single daily eervieoon trains
Junta, Colo., aud Albuquerque, N. Alex., R.
P. O., and 178.64 miles between Albnquerqne
5 and 6, Clifton Forgo to' Asblaud (242.81
and Rincon, N. Mex., bv Albuquerque, X.
miles). Clerks on Eastern Division trains 5
and 6 run aa helpers on same trains between
Mex , and El Paso, Tex., R. P. O.
Richland and Xiaeara Falls,
N. V.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICi:

RAILWAY POST OFFICES.

681

in the United Slates on June 30, 1837Continued.

mAdaily
virunelreasge
16
S-3

Average speed por

hour (train num
ber* taken from d V
Datooflast visiou schedules).
readjust
ment.

2. 2."3

.2B~m
A*

sa -i*
-4

Lbi.
1. mo, July 1, 1885
1.201 July 1, 1885
8,979 July 1, 1885
1,040 July 1, 1885
708 July 1, 1885
1,781 July 1, 1885
1,300 July 1, 1884

UO -14. 87
110 23. 55
110 10. 80
128 25. 80
128 24. 37
1 21. 40
517.08

113 26.76
113 22.66
113 10.80
123 25. 80
123 25. 74
2 21.80
6 17.90

i.
1|
as S=
a=
<

:a
55s*

bycrews. S-a
.H x
*fi
Ml
ill

Inside dimonsionanfcai-sor
aputtmeuts
(railway postoffice cars in
black Hgnres).
Length.

Width.

Ft In. FUIn.
2 22 10 6 10

113, 556: 120. 03

0
0
26,499 84.66

121, 012 157. 35

298, 263

1
1
1
2
13
3

8 7J
18
18
18
20
20
41
16

8
9
7
4
0
2
0

6 9
9
8
8
8
8
8
8

01
11
0
11
0
10
0

12

102, 988] 04. 05

1,901 Jnly 1, 1885 50,26. 48| 5120. 66
1 129.3:
942 July 1, 1885
2.26.25
144, 324 115. 27
1 23. M 2 25. 08
467 July 1, 1885
299 Jnly 1, 1884
1 11 8 9 6
621
25,204 70.04
1|23.13
1 18 0 8 10
4,540 July 1, 1886 90l|25
90225
38,989 100. 82
1 15 0 9 10
1,738 July 1, 1885
n
6 25. 89 3 26.50
59,589 127.40
>i 15 0 2 3
2
350 July 1, 1885 30 23. 07 35 21.43
67,752 10a23 11 15 6 8 9
15 6 8 9
1,49 July 1, 1885 30 20. 88 35 20. 88
c)
668] July 1, 18S5
2 is 0 9 0
126.15 4 25. 40
142, 928 in i6
(U) 15 0 9 0
321 July 1, 1885
118.94
10
"46, 881 99.85
3, 801 July 1, 1885 21 27.91 204J10.
1 21 0 8 4
27. 94
0 8 4
46, 681
1127.94 10 24 30
11 21
21 0 8 4
1 8 0 6 8
83 July 1, 1885
19, 137 61. 14
5 23.07 4[22.23
1 16 0 9 0
1, 104 July 1, 1887
67, 717 92.20
4 25.56 1 28. 17
1 11 11 9 0
2 10 0 8 10
2,233 July 1, 1887
181.763 124.49
2,26. 33 123.81
"1 19 8 8 10
2 9 6 6 0
145 July 1, 1886 38:9
37 9.50
46, 024 73.52
55, 350 117.90
1 16 0 6 8
1,578 July 1, 1885
2 19. 5 68 ia 14
1 16 0 6 8
61
19.
35
7a
37
"30.
790
4j 20.
27
n. (i 6H| 9
2, 697 July 1, 1885
1 13 0 6 7
it sol 51 20. 10
(
1 16 0 6 7
185| July 1, 1884
2|21. 03 68 23. 28
"\
32.54
12.
8(1
10,
1851
1 5 6 6 2
185 July 1, 1884
2
12.
83
]
12 1 7 6
131.
73
4
144,
248]
1.4931 July 1,1884 326
4 24.50
1, 2031 July 1,1885
"46,3401
90.
Ul
l|
20
0 j 8 10 I 2 1
1
10
19.
82
99.14
S 18.82|
40, 540|
I
1lj 20 0 I 8 10 I li if
9] 18. 55! 6 19. 62
Clerk relieves every third week Dansville and " Reserve.
11 Short run.
IdBuffalo
reserve.clork.
" Balance of route covered by Bangor and Bos
ton K. P. O. (108. 00 miles).
10 6.08 miles covered by Buffalo and Ernporinm w Covered
by Bangor and Boston R. P. O. (20.10
R.P. O.
miles).
11ia Cars
and clerks
on ronte 6123.
1.3-1 miles
coveredshown
by closed-pouch
service. (See 21 Reserve
cars.
w 5.V 20 miles reported as Chatt. and Macon R.
Table C.)
P.O. 12. 12 milos reported as Clevo. and Co11 Cars and clerks shown on roat 0102.
R. R. (See Table C. )
14 1.80 tuile* covered by closed-pouch service. (See n 4 hntte
miles covered by closed pouch service. (See
Table CM
*UADoublo dally
service,
except
St
Table
C. )
1- . I - .

682

REPORT OF THE P08TMA8TER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway poiUofficct in operation
i- i-

Designation of railway postottico.

(Lines npon which railway postotlice cars A) o paid for, in
italic*.)

fc'S

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to son Mi, or noi thwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
IItt)

li

B3

llilet
120.33 i Rosenberg.Victoria.Tex. (X. Y., T.andM.)
HII
Victoria, Cuero, Tex. (G., W. T. and P.) . . '31019 27.84
(pait)
Rouse's Point and Albany,
114. 54 lto\iao-s Point, X. Y., West Chary, X. Y 6U33
ID, and H. C.Co.).
N. Y.
14. 78j
West Cbazv, N. Y., Albany, X. Y. (D.
8026 177.
(')
CO
and H. C. Co.).
(part)
101. 98 Rutland, Vt., Castloton, Vt. (D. and II. 6021 ()
C. Co.).
(patt)
Castle-ton, Vt., Whitehall, X. Y. (Del. and
14 35
H. C. Co.).
RuthvenandDesMoines, Iowa
137. 59 Ruohven,Tara.Towa(DesM.and Ft. Dodge) 270I-7I 51. 98
Tara, l>es Moines, Iowa (Dea M. and Ft. 27031 82.60
Dodge).
Rutland and Bennington, Vt..
85.19 Rutland, North Bcuniugton, Yt.(Bcnn. and 20I5| 52.75
and Troy, N. Y.
Rut.).
(part)
North Benniugton, Vt., State Line (Bcnn. 2018 2.02
and Rut.).
(pait)
State Line Iloosao Jet., N. Y. (Fitch)
6116, 5.04
(pail I
IIoosoc Jet., Troy, K. Y. (Fitch)
"'UHG7 (")
(part)
Rutland, Tt.. and Troy, X. Y.
85.84 Rutland. Vt., and Eagle Bridge, N. Y. (D.
0024 C2. 88]
and II. C.Co.).
Eagle Bridge, N. Y., and Mechanicsville,
0107 20.
NY. (I).. IL.T.and W.).
Meehanicsville. N. V.,aud Troy, X. Y. (D. I 6020
and 11. C. Co.).
'
(part)
Sacramento, Benicia, and San
90.69 Sacramento, San Francisco, Cal. (Central "400 1
Francisco, Cal.
PacK. R.).
p.nt)
Sacramento and San Francisco, 140. 90 Sacrameito, San Francisco, Cal. (Central 4002? 140. 55!
Cal.
Pac, R R ).
Sag Harbor ami New York.
100. 75 Sag Harbor, X. Y., and Long Island City, 0093 100. 15
X. Y.
X. Y. (Long Island).
Saint AWatu, Yt., and Bottim,
205. 40 Saint Albans, White Riv. Jet., Vt. (Cen. "2002 120. DO.
Matt.
Vt.).
(part)
White Riv. Jet, Vt,, Concord, X. II. (Bos.
1008 09 70
ami Low.).
Coucotd, Nashua, X. II. (Concord).
1001 ' 30.28
(part)|
Xashua, N. H., Boston, Mass. (Boston and 3016: 39.85
Low.).
Saint Albans, Vt., and OgdenB143. 15 Saint Albans, Vt., and Rouse's Point, X. Y. 2002 "24. 27
burgh, N. Y.
(Cen. Vt).
(part)
Rouse's Point, X. Y., and Ogdensbnrgh, N. 6053, 119. 10
Y. (O. and L. C).
1 38. 74 miles of route 31019 befween Victoria ' Car and clerk shown on route No. 0024.
and
Port(See
Lavaca,
Tex., covered by pouch * Balance
Reserve.of route covered by closed-pouch service
Bervice.
Tablo CM
1 This R P.O. is in two divisionsRouse's Point.
between North Bennington und Bennington,
X. Y., to Whitehall, X. Y.. 114.54 miles, and
Vt (5.07 miles). (See Table Cm
Albany, X. Y., to Rutland, Vt, 101.98 miles.
10 Balance of route covered by Boston and Troy R.
' In reserve.
R. O. (22.82 miles).
'11.75 miles covered by closed-pouch service. "Covered by Boston and Troy R. P. O. (26 33
(Soe Tablo CM
miles).
clerk
shownbyonRutland
route Xo.
c5 Car
10.07and
miles
covered
and0033.
Troy R. P. 0. 15 Car and clerk shown on route 0024.
Rosenberg and Cnero, Tex .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

683

in the United States on Jane 30, 1887Continued.

r. .3
SfS
13

Average speed per hour (train num

bers taken from di
vision
schedules). Is,
Datcoflast
readjust
ment.
0.1
Si ."a a u. 2
I
>c

Lbs.
73 July 1, 1886 152 20
217 July 1, 1886 152 20
431.60
3, 365j July 1, 1885
417.78
4, July 1, 1885
0 32. 01
833 July 1, 1885
6 28. 70
929 July 1, 1885
489 July 1,1887 54 20. 61
1,161 July 1,1887 54^25. 38
4 22.50
3,892 July 1, 1865
4, 129 July 1, 1885
4'27.75
4,137 July 1, 1885
4j23. 25
6,909 July 1, 1885
25.33
883 July 1, 1885
23.58
1,050 July 1, 1885
25.90
4,939 July 1, 1885
18.58
21, 802 July 1,1886 11 25. 28
1,904 July 1, 1880 25 23. 23
1,121 July 1, 1885 20 30. 04
50 25. 45
5,453 July 1, 1885 53'25. 71
67 28.23
23. 13
6,579 Feb. 11, 1885.
26. 80
11,733 July 1, 1885
24. 70
30
14, 363 July 1, 1885
28
26. 40
5,453 July 1,1885
32. 35'
1,381 July 1, 1887
2a 47

151 20
151 20
3 29. M
318
25.60|
?8.70
2.75
25.38
27.39
27.75
21.00
24.91
25.06
24. 92
19.12
25.28
23.04
23'28. 88
27 23. 47
53 20. 661
285 25.71
f.'i 20. u.
285j23.
5'1 131
28530
53 34. 05
285 31. 78
63 24. 27
63 25. 99|

3t pi
71
Si
a, q If-

Inside dimen
sions of ears or
apartments
(railway postoffice cats in
black figures).

-I
-1
A2z

Length.
pod
%
Ft. In. Ft. In.
14 7 6 8

67,841 120. 33
135, 541 108. 26

86, 131 137. 59

53, 328 85.19

53, 736 85. 84

21 0
21 0

7 0
7 0

20 0

8 10

2 13 0
i 14 0
22 3

9 8
7 0
7 2

16 0

6 11

(")
m
66, 204
102, 857
"63, 009
63, 069
100, 140
166, 140

90.69
93.93
119.43
132. 70

89, 612 143. 15

21
17
20
12
12
42
42
35

4
10
0
4
0
It
8
1

8 10
8 11
8 8
6 0
6 5
0
6 11
8 U
6 3

20 0

6 3

("I
<">
2
a
1
1
4
4

24 0 6 6
* 1 0.84 miles covered by Rouse's Point and Albany 11 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk, Boston, Mass. ; 2
R.P. O.
clerks detailed to superintendents office; 1
" 89.79 miles route 46001 covered by Ogden and San
clerk detailed as transfer clerk at Saint Al
Francisco R. P. O. ; clerks detailed from that
bans, Vt and lclerk as transfer clerk at Con
line ; Bhnrt run.
cord, N. H.
15 Double daily service except Sunday.
10 14 miles covered by Richford and Springfield
16 1 clerk detailed as transfer clerk at Long Island
R. P. O. i 120.50 miles covered by Saint Albans
City, N. Y.j 1 helper j 1 olerk on Babylon and
and Boston R. P. O.
New York R. P. O.
" Cars and clerks shown on route No. 2002.
11 Balance of route covered bv Richford and Spring
R.P. O. (14 miles) and Saint Albans and Ogdensburgh (Seoond Division) (24.27 miles).

684

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Aa.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway poatoffloe.

(Lines uponwbkh railway post
office cars are paid for, in
itatict.)

>'.-it
=o
e:

Initial and terminal stations, runningfrom

east to west, north to south, ornortuwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Hi
p
Saint Albans, Vt, and Troy,
N.Y.

Saint Clond and Willmar, Minn

Saint Joseph, Mo., and Grand
Island, Nebr.
Saint Limit, Mo., and AtcMton,
Kant."

MiUt.
184. 69 Saint Albans, Essex Jet. Vt., (Cen. Vt.) .
Essex Jet, Eutland, Vt. (Cen. Vt.)
Rutland, North Bennington, Vt. (Venn, and
But).
North Bennington, Vt., State Line (Btnn.
and But.).
State Line, Hoosac Jet., N. V. (Fitch.)
Hoosac Jet., Troy, N. Y. (Fitch.)
58.61 St. Cloud, 'Willmar, Minn. (St Paul, Minn.
and Man.).
252.84 Saint Joseph, Mo., Grand Island, Nebr.
(St. J. and G. I.).
283.13 Saint Louis, Mo., Atchison, Kans. (Mo.
Pac).

47. 08
153.60 Saint Louis, Mo., Cairo, 111. (Mobile and
Ohio.)
190. 41 Saint Louis, Bismarck, Mo. (St L., I., M.
and 8.).
Bismarck, Mo., Columbus, Ky. (St L., I.,
M. and 8.).
Saiat Louis, Mo., and Eldorado,
124.50 Saint Louis, Mo., Eldorado, 111. (St. L.,
Alton and I. II. ).
Saint Limit, Mo., and llalttead
Saint
Louis, Pierce City, Mo. (St L. and "28003 287. 20
530.88
Kans.
S. F.).
(part)
Pierce City, Mo., Ilalstead, Kans. (St. L. 28020 241 67
and S. F.).
Saint Louis, Louisiana, and "323.60 East
Saiut Louis, HI., Kansas City, Mo. 28022 321.40
Kansas City, Mo.
(C. and A.).
Saint Louis. Moberly, and Kan276.80 Saint Louis, Kansas City, Mo. (Wab. West- 28004 277.20
tat OUy,'Mo.a
era).
i B&tanoe of route covered by Saint Albans and " Covered by Boston and Troy R. P. O. (25.33 miles).
Boston R. P. O. (95.73 miles) ; Richford ud 18 Reserve.
Springfield R P. O. (14 miles), and Saint Al 11 2 cars in reserve.
bans and Ogdensburgh R. P. O. (Second Divis 14 1 clerk detailed to transfer service at Saint Jo
ion) (24.27 miles).
seph, Mo.
* Covered by Saint Albans and Boston R. P. O. 15 Service three times daily from Saint Louis to
(24.77 miles).
Kansas City, Mo., and twice daily from Kan
1 Balance of route covered by Essex Junction and
sas City to Saint Louis. Mo. (283.13 miles), and
Boston R. P. O. (52.77 miles.)
single daily between Kansas City, Mo., and
* Covered by Essex Junotion and Boston R. P. O.
Atchison, Kans. (47.08 miles). Last year serv
ice was twice daily each way between Saint
(75.20 miles).
* Keservo car.
Louis aud Kansas City.
* Balance of roate covered by closed-pouch serv 16 Clerks aid cars on train 7 return from Kansas
ice between North Bennington and Benning
City to Saint Louis, Mo., on train 4.
ton (5.07 miles). (See Table (X)
" 2 of these are baggaj:o cars ai ranged for storage.
1 Covered by Rutland, Bennington, and Troy R. P. 18 4 helpers on tmiu 7 from Saint Louis to Kansas
City, 2 out of Saint Louis eaeh day; 3 helpers
O. (52.75 ratios).
on trains 3 and 4 between Saint Louis and
* Covered by Rutland, Bennington, and Troy R.
P.O. (2.02
Kansas City ; 6 clerks detailed to office super
Covered
by miles.)
Rutland, Bennington, and Troy R.
intendent; 2 clerks detailed aa chief clerks
at large; 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk, Union
P. O. (5.04 miles).
depot, Saiut Louis, Mo. ; 1 clerk detailed as
10 Balance of route covered by Boston and Troy R
chief clerk, Kansas City, Mo. ; 1 clerk detailed
P.O. (2.'..-2 miles). Saint Albans and North
as chief clerk, Denver, Colo. ; 1 clerk, detailed
Bennington R, P. O. to December 16, 1886, inas assistant to chief clerk, Kansas City* Mo. ;
elusive. Saint Albans and Troy R. P. O. from
3 clerks detailed to transfer service, Saint
Decemb er 17, 1866, inclusive.
Saint Louis, Mo., and Cairo,
Saint Louis, Mo., and Colum
bus, Ky.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

G85

in the United States on June 30, !SrJ7Coutinueil.

M
u
0
s
41

Average speed per

hour (tiain num
bers taken from di &
Date of last vision kIkmIuUmi),
reju.jiiatnieut.
a;& ;T. ii 5U
a
. * Xf>-3- E- rt=- c B
-B
fie =a ;-<S 3 -,> *"

Lb,.
5,453
4, 090
3,892
4,129
4,1.17
6.909
335
1,251
47, 401

Jaly 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
Feb.11,1885
July 1, 1885
Jaly 1, 1885
July 1,1885
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1886
July 1,1887

It

709
18,426
1,302
2,100

July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
July 1,1887
July 1, 1887

63 32. 60
S3 29.10
63 24.42
63 27. 75
63 25.20
63 30. 30
5.26. 08
22
-7
1127.40
8
3 23.50

15 32.66
15^8.20
15 34. 99
15 1 22.20
15 33. 60
|
1522.99
0 26. 08
4 23
2 27
4 28
4 23.50

1 20.71 2 20.71
607 21.80 608 u
607 21.80 608 21
1 24. 91 * 25. 66
19 13.04 20 13.04
1 24
2 25. 30
3 24
4 25. 30
4 23
3 23
"41 & 26. 50 47& 27
48
42
12 24
11 25
7Jt5 25 "84.4 25

f
Ej
v.C .4^r.
-!.
.a
a*
a
q
c

rAavruuielreage
daily

o Nnfculmeap*brekrs
ImMc flimcnftuiM of ran or
T
pjtrttnrata
pHue.tuointed
po.st* i
bycrews. M (railway
office ears in
1
a|| black figures). u so
u
S-Si A

52S
~= -- .r. a
|
s
1

96,207 123. 12

6
7
7
7

36,690
184, 354
103, 312
2 6,685
208,685
34, 368

6
7
7
6

96, 153 102.40

143, 379 130.91

117. 22
126. 27
141. 57
141. 57
141 57
94.10

77,937 124.50

5 "3

Ft 7n. Ft. In.

1 22 0 7 9
1 21 9 7 9
1 23 4

7 9

1
"1
"4
4
2
2
"1
2
2

9
9
9
0
0
0
8
8
9

20 0
24 6
20 3
50 11
59 11
Sit 11
4!) 11
21 S
13 9}

6
6
6
3
3
3
11
9
3J

1
4
4
1
4
1

1
1
1 "5
5 "73
41
2

3 1
3 1

3
"4

1 24 0 9 0 2 1 =3
1 12 ui 7 9
>1 18 6 9 3
7,334 July 1, 1887
7 "209, 663 143. 00
2o 40 10 0 4 2 "21
4(1 10 0
7 "209, 636 143.60 I 41) 10 tt 0 4 2
1,804 July 1, 1887
7 "177, 879 121.84
1 20 0 7 4 4 1
1 18 0 7 3
2,362 July 1, 1837
7 236, 228 161. 80
2 39 10 9 1 4 1 "S
,316 July 1, 1887
7 202. 064 138. 40
2 55 0 0 3 4 2 "22
7 "202, 064 138. 40
2 55 0 0 3 4 2
"1 55 0 U 3
1
M73.
61
miles
of
ronte
28003, between Pierce City,
Louis. Mo. ; 1 clerk detailed to transfer serv
ice, Kansas City, Mo. ; 1 clerk detailed to
Mo., and Vinita, Iud. T., covered by Pierce
transfer service, Atchison, Kans. ; 4 clerks on
City, Mo., and Vinita. Ind. T..R.P.O.
this line art* acting clerks additional, and 1 ** I clerk detailed as chief clerk at large.
detailed from Saint Louis, Louisiaua, and Kan * Clerks register at Union Depot, Saint Lonis, Mo.
sas City, Mo., R P. O. ; Sedalia nnd Kansas 17 Trains 41 and 42 between Saint Louis, Mo., and
City, Mo., It P. O. also runs over 11.50 miles of
Roodhouso, 111., and 47 and 48 between Rood*
route 28001, between Independence and Kansas
house, III., end Kansas City, Mo.
City, Mo. ; Kansas City and Joplin, Mo R. P. n2 helpers between S -int Lonis and meeting
O. also runs over 34.50 miles of route 28001, be
point (128 miles), and 1 between Kansas City
tween Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Mo.
and Marshall, Mo. (84 milos), 1 cleik detailed
In reserve.
to Saint Louis, Mo., and Atchison, Kans , R.
*75 miles distance on route 28002 covered by Saint
P. O.
Lonis, Mo., and Texarkana, Ark., R. P. O.
19 Double dally service.
11 1 helper between Saint Louis and liismarck, Mo. w 1 helper on trains 11 and 12 between Saint Lonis
(75 miles).
and Mexico, Mo. (110 miles); 2 helpers on
trains 7 and 8 between Saint Lonis aud Mob" 1 helper between Saint Louis. Mo..and Dnquoin,
erly,
Mo. (148 miles) ; 2 clerks detailed to
111.
Double daily postal-car service between Saint
office superintendent; 1 clerk detailed to trans
Lonis &ud Pierce City, Mo. (287.21 miles), and u Traius
fer service,
7 and 8 Kansas
betweenCity,
SaintMo.
Louis and Moberly,
single daily-mail apartment service between
Pierce City, Mo., and Halstead, Kana. (243.67
Mo., and 5 ami 4 between Moberly and Kansas
miles).
City, Mo.

686

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GEXERAL.

Table Aft. Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines upon which railway post
oflice curs are paid for, in
italic*.)

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east towest, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
B

3IU.S.
491. 72 Saint Louis, Bismarck, Mo. (St. L., I. M. 28002 75.28
and S.>.
Bismarck, Mo., Texarkana, Ark. (St. L., I. 28020 414.03
M. ami S >.
Saint Paul, Minn., and Council 308. 07 Saint Paul. Minn., Sioux City, Iowa (Chi., 20025 269.65
liluffi, Iowa.
St. P.. Minn., and Om ).
Sioux City, Missouri Valley, Iowa (S. C. 27029 C)
and Pao ).
Missouri Valley, U. P. Transfer, Iowa (Chi. 23003 t>
and No. West).
(put)
Saint Paul. Minn., and Des
310. 00 Saint Paul, Miun., Angns, Iowa (Minn. 26021 272.13
and St. Louis).
Moines, Iowa.
Angus, Des Moines, Iowa (Des M. and Ft 27031 ('*)
Dodge).
(part)
Saint Paul, Minn , and Elroy,
197. OS Saint Paul. Minn., Elroy, Wis. (Chi., St P., 25030 196.51
Wis.
Minn., and Om.).
Saint f'avl, Minn., and Man477. 00 Saiut Paul, Minn., Mandan, Dak. (North "2C001 475. 00
dan, Dak.
Pac).
(part)
Saint Paul, Mum., and Water
191. 90 Saint P.ml, Lyle, Minn. (Minn, and No. MM 109. 16
loo, Iowa.
West.).
Lvle, Minn., Waterloo, Iowa (Illinois Cen 27022 82.07
tral).
Saint Paul, Minn., and Water236. 23 Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Miun. (Minn, and 20021 (")
town, Dak.
St. Louis).
(part)
Minneapolis, Birch Cooley, Minn. (Minn. 26038 102.58
and St. Louis).
Birch Cooltv, Minn.. Watertown, Dak. 26053 123.30
(Minn, and St. Louis).
Salamanca, N. T., and Oil City
Salamanca, N. Y., Warren, Pa. (B. N. Y. 8164 42.1
Pa.
and P.).
Warren, Pa., Irvine, Pa. (B. N. Y. and P.). 8022 (")
(part)
Irvine, Pa., Oil City, Pa. (B. N. Y. and T.). 8025 "49. 53
(pait)
Salina and Lincoln, Kansn
I 7 30.12 Salina, Lincoln. Khtis. (S. L. and W.)
3:M57 30 12
Salina and McIMierson, Kans..[7 36.78 Salina, McPherson, Kaus. (S. and S.W.). :t4">s 36.7S
Salisbury, N. C, and Morris231.68 Salisbury, Warm Splines, N. C. (Western 13006 182.25
town, Tenn.
N. O"
Warm Springs, N. C. Morristown, Tenn. 19009 49.53
<E. Tenn.. Va., and Ga.).
Salt Lake and Juab, Utah...|8 105. 03 Salt Lake City, Juab, Utah (Utah Central "41001 105. 00
(part)
E. It.).
San A ntonio and Corpus Christi, [ 7 156. 06 I. and G. N. depot, San Antonio, Corpus 31033 156.06
Tex."
Chriati, Tex. (S. A. and A. P.).
Sandusky, Ohio and Blooming- | 5 379. 80 Sandusky, Ohio, Blootuington, 111. (Lake 21020 379.88
Erie aud West.).

ton, BC*
Sandusky, Newark, Ohio, and
225. 75 Sandusky, Newark, Ohio (Balto. and Ohio) . lOlo! 116.
Wheeling, W. Va,
21001
Newark Bellaire, Ohio (Cent. Ohio..)
(part)
Bellaire, Ohio, Benwood Junction, W. Va. lOOO.t
(Balto. and Ohio).
Benwood Junction, Wheeling, W. Va. 12015 (U)
(Balto. and Ohio).
'Double daily service. This line is divided at 10 1 clerk detailed as assistant to chief clerk at Saint
Little Rock, Ark., into two divisions: Saint
Paul, Minn.
Louis, Mo., and Little Rock, Ark. (346 miles), 11 Short run, Saiut Paul to Albert Lea, Minn., 121.05
and Little Rock and Texarkana, Ark. (145.72
miles.
miles).
(38 miles) covered by Euthven and Des
Saint
Lonis, Mo., and Columbus, Ky., R, P. O. 11 Distance
Moines, Iowa, 11. P. O.
also
runs
over
route
28002.
13 Reserve.
Daily average of North Division.
14 1 helper between Elroy ami Merrillon, Wia.
452 reserve
cars
on
each
line.
of route (805.27 miles) cover^l by Mancrews on each lino on North Division and 5 18 Balance
dan, Dak., and Glewlive, Mont. ; Gtendive,
crews
on
both
lines
on
South
Division.
Mont., and Billings. Mont.; Billings and He
4 helpers between Saint Louis, Mo., and Walnut
lena, Mout., and Helena, Mont., and Portland,
Ridge, Ark. (225 miles), 2 on each line; 1 clerk
Oieg., R. P. O's.
detailed as chief clerk, Little Rock, Ark.
"1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at Saint Paul,
'Daily
average
Southcovered
Division.
Minn.run, Saint Paul, Minn., to Fargo, Dak.
Distance
(76. 18ofmiles)
by Sioux City and IT Short
Missouri
Valley,
Iowa,
R.
P.
O.
18
Distance
(10.70 miles) covered by Saint Paul,
Distance (22.08 miles) covered by Cedar Rapids
Minn., and Des Moines, Iowa, K. P. O.
and Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O.
Saint JjOwU, Mo., and Tcxark
ana. Ark.1

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

687

jii the United States on June 30, 18H7Continued.

2*
Average speed per
hour (tram num
u
bers taken from di a u
a-ecuSio Date of last vision schedules). 3 S
-r a nad.j ustment.
I
V *
i- 3E
S3
si
< is
tt*.
18,426 July 1,1887
14, 457 j July 1, 1887
7, 158 July 1, 1887
7, 209 July 1, 1887
12, 894 July 1, 1887
1, 983 July 1, 1887
1,161 July 1,1687
3,000 July 1, 1887
11,448 July 1,1887
1,582 July 1, 1887
1,194 July 1,1887
1,963 July 1, 1887
978 July 1,1887
039 July 1, 1887
379 June 8,1887
1,381 July 1,1885
' , 069 July 1, 1885
340 Deo. 1, 1886
157 July 1, 1886
1,512 July
~ 1, 18)S4
831 July 1, 1884
837 July 1, 1886
332 Fob. 15, 1887
559 July 1, 1884
1,162
5,751
21,912
3,288

July 1, 1884
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885

801 22. 50,

001 23
601 23
603 22. in
1127.42
3 23. 62
29.44!
24. 74
2li. .Ill
28.50
25. 91
22.98|
25. 3
27. 87|
15 21.41
14 14.2
14 24. 14
14 23. 8
29 21. 63
29 17. 70
29 25. 83
18.50
25.O0!
22. 11
52^23.75
120.58
1 16.50
1 24. 11
J24. 16
4 I 25 31

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice cars in
7.1 iS
S3 - S3 * black figures).
_=~
in
a w d1

"3 s

HE

BI

j-a
6
2*

602 22. 50
604 23
002 22
604 22. 50
2 32. 25
4 24. 33
7 29. 49
10 I 23.24
1 25.51
5 2ii. 03
11 38.00
3 26. 49
I
223. 95
6 21. 81
4 29. 11
23.45
12.84
21. 23
3.87
28 23. 01
28[l7.70
28 25.83
286 24. 00
282;25. 00
53j22.13
53 21.75
2 20.58
2 17. 30
2 24.24

333. 958 13& 40

358,956 '110.58

Ft. In. Ft. In.

&1 11 9 3
4!) 5 9 4

269, 129 147. 47

169, 289. 135. 21

49 6
24 0

8 9
9 2J

191, 060 155. 00i

88,366 121. 05
143, 868
348,210 150.001
173,464 138.55
120,129 127.93

15
19
9
24
27
50
24
19

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
7

147, 880 118.11

20 0

3 21.56
3 I 24. 52
a 571
6.

164, 798 112. 87

5.90 miles covered by Willlamsport and Erie R.

P. O.and clerks shown on routo No. 8104.
wCars
11 45.60 miles covered by Buffalo and Pittsburgh It.
P. O.
** la reserve.
n New service ; not reported last year.
- 1 1 holpor between Salisbury and Hickory, 53 mites
daily (except Monday).
** Reported last year as Salt Lake and Oasis.
37.50 miles of route covered byOgden and Salt
Lake R. P. O.service.
: balance(See
of route,
139.15
closed-pouch
Table Cr,
Juabmiles.
and
Frisco.)
17 This lino formerly was the Sandusky and Muncio and Muncie and Bloomington R. P. O's.
February 10, 1887, Sandusky and Muncie ex
tended to Bloomingten, 111., taking up and dis

0
0
4
5
3
<r
6
9

61, 154 97. 69

>5
"17
3

8 6
()
14
6
17
20
19
20
15
10

26, 3fi8: 72. 24

26, 849 73.50
169, 126( 115.81
76,672 105.03
97, 694 156. 06
237,755 126.60

'7

3
4
0
0
ij
11.
1
5

2!
2!
m
1

0
8
11
1
11
2
0
0

8 6
0 0
8 10
8 6
8 11
8 5
9 0
9 0
7 8
7 7
7 4
8 9
8 9

n
(JO)
1
1
4

"7

continuing the Mnncio and Bloomington R. P

O. Lino uow divides at La Favetto, Ind.
1 clerks and 1 helper on East Division, helpe'
running between Sandusky and Lima, Obit
(92. 10 miles) ; 2 clerks on West Division run
ning between La Fayette, Ind., and BlooaJpgton, III.
49 Three cars In reserve.
10 One car in reserve.
11 Four helpers running over whole line.
"Covered bv Grafton and Chicago R. P. O., 105.47
miles. Balance of routo, Newark to Columbus,
Ohio (33 miles), covered by closed-poach serv
ice. (See Table C*.)
" Distance shown on Grafton and Chicago R. P. O.
1 mile. Balance covered by lines of the Third
Division.
" Covered by lines of the Third Division 4 miles.

688

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A".Statement of railway post-offices in operation
ar. si

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Linen upon winch railway post
office cars are paid for. in
italic*.)

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, northto south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
b.s
~t

Sandusky and Springfield, Ohio

San Francisco and Lot Angela,
Cat.

San Francisco and Santa Crnz,

Cal.
San FraDcisco and Templeton,
Cal.
San Francisco and Tulare, Cal'

Scranton and Northumberland,

Pa.
Seal'ord, Del., and Cambridge,
Md.
Sedalia and Kansas City, Mo'.
Sedalia and Warsaw, Mo
Seima and Akron Junction,
Ala.
Silnia, Ala., and Meridian,
Miss.
Selma and Pine Apple, Ala
Scribner and Lindsay, Nebr . . .
Sbabbona and Sterling, Til
Sheboygan and Princeton, Wis.
Sheffield and Erie, Pa"
Shingle Springs and Sacra
mento, Cal.
Shreveport, La., and Houston,
Tex.
Sioux City and Missouri Val
ley, Iowa.
Sioux City, Iowa, and Mitchell,
Dak.
Sioux City, Iowa, and Omaha,
Nebr.
Skowhegan and Portland, Me . .

Wile.
130. 73 Sandusky, Springfield, Ohio (Ind., Bloom.
and West.).
482. 46 San Francisco, Port Costa, Cal. (Central
Pac. R. K.).
Port Costa, Lathrop, Cal. (Smith's Pacific).
Lathrop, Goshen, Cal. (Southern Pacific) ..
Goshen Los Angeles, CaL (South'n Pac.
Co ).
83.15 San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Cal. (South
Pac. Coast R. E.).
223. 34 San Franoisco, Soledad, Cal
Soledad, Templeton, Cal. (South'n Pac. Co.)
251. 63 San Francisco, Port Costa, Cal. (Central
Pac. K. K.|.
Port Costa, Lathrop, Cal. (South'n Pacific)
Lathrop, Goshen, Cal. 'Southern Pacific)..
Goshen, Tularo, Cal. (South'n Pac Co) ...
80. 48 Soranton, Pa., and Northumberland, Pa.
(D. L. and W. ).
33.64 Seaford, Del., and Cambridge, Md. (P., W.
and li.).
99.56 Sedalia, Independence, Mo. (Mo. Pac.)
Independence, KansasCity, Mo. (Mo. Pac).
43.18 Sedalia, "Warsaw, Mo. (Mo. Pac.)
71.86 Silma, Akron Junction, Ala. (C. S. and
N. Rwv.).
114. 28 Selran, Ala., Meridian Miss. (E. T., V. and
G . R. R.).
47.79 Selma, Pino Apple. Ala. (L. and N. R.R.).
64.11 Sciiliner, Lindsay, Nebr. (Fre., Elk. aud Mo
Val.).
46.93 Shabbona, Sterling, HL (Chi., Burl, and
Qcy.l79.06 Sheboygan. Princeton, Wis. (Chi. and
Northwest.).
79.59 Sheffield, Pa., and Erie. Pa. (Penna.)
48.60 Shingle Springs, Sacramento, Cal. (Sacra
mento V; 1. R. R.).
234. 42 Shreveport, Logansport, La. (S. and H.) . .
LogaLsport, La., Houston, Tex. (H., E. and
W. T..
76.10 Sioux City, Missouri Valloy, Iowa (S. C.
aud Pac).
138.02 Sioux Citv, Iowa, Mitchell, Dak. (Chi.,
Mil. and St. P.).
124. 06 Covington, Omaha, Nebr. (Chi., St. P.,
Minn, and Om.).
103.00 Skowhegan, Portland, Me. (Mo. Con.).....!

Slatington and Heading, Pa

43.63 Slatington, Pa., and Reading. Pa. (P. &R.).
Sniithville and Rlakeley, Ga...
73.54 Sniithville, Albany. Ga. (S. W: R. R.)
Albany, Make-ley, Ga. (S. W. R R.)
Sodus Point and Stanley, N. T.
34. 03 Sodus Point, N. Y., and Stanley (No. Cen
tral).
'32.17 miles of route covered bv Ogdon and Ran 4 One reserve car.
Francisco R. P. O. ; 248.71 miles of route 46014 8 Reported last year as San Francisco and Soledad
service extended.
eovered by Deming and Los Angeles R. P. O.
' 4 clerks assigned to San Francisco and Tularo Short run S:in Francisco and Los Angeles R. P.
O. Clerks assigned from that line.
(short run) ; 4 detailed as helpers at San Fran7 Double daily service except Sunday.
8 Double daily servloe.
'
* 40-foot cars authorized.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

689

in tlie United States on June 30, 1887.Continued.

Averago apeed per
It
hour (train numo
born taken from di
SI -j Date of List vision schedules).
readjust
ment. No.Train
waoutrd. m d . %^
H
z. ^
era sl N
so
>J
2S a3
< *
< H"* "1
Lbt.
1,067 July 1, 1884
21, 862 July 1, 1886
5,008 July 1, 1880
5,007 Jnly 1, 1886
a, 880 July 1, 1886
792 Jnly 1, 1886
1,622 July 1,1886
702 Mar. 7, 1887
21,862 July 1, 1886
5,068 July 1, 1R86
5. 007 July 1, IHHi
3,889 July 1,1886
1,449 July 1,1885
322 July 1,1885
878 July 1, 1887
47, 4C1 July 1, 1887
277 July 1, 1887
356 July 1, 1884
691 July 1, 1884
252 July 1, 1884
196 Feb.14,1887
213 July 1, 1887
570 Jnly 1, 1887
1,383 Jnly 1, 1885 '
557 July 1,1886
174 Jnly 1, 1886
207 July 1, 1886
7,209 Jnly 1, 1887
838 Mar. 30, 1887

8 24.63
10 24.90
II 28.90
in 28.48
19 19. U2
7 24. 44
5 27.31
Ml 30. 65
17 22.97
17 26. or,
17 28.48
17 28.47
1 25.41
6 25. 41
501 18.34
43 22
45 23
43 22
45 23
107 12.50
54 23
3 28
4(1 12
71 19.72
93 21.33
03 18.62
17 23.52
1 19.46
o 16.20
16. 20
2 25.36
1 24.75

4 26. 26
20 23.31
20 28. 03
20 27. 05
20 21. 43
8 20.51
20|27. 31
58 24. 65
18 23. 82
18 27.64
18 27. 10
18 25
8 24. 14
2 24. 14
512|18.82
44 22. 50
46 22
44 22.50
40 22
168 12. 511
55 23
4 26
60 12
72 21.37
94 25.60
62 18.09
18 24.88
4 19.40
1 16.20
1 10. 20
1 25. 30
4 24.03

n
T- 0c
4*
g S3
bJfc:
S73
|1
6
7
7
7
7
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
0

7
7
7
7
6
7
7
6
6
0
6
6
6
7
7
7
6

>>
'3
a

Inside dimen
sions of cursor
apartments
si (railway
z 3 oftiro carspostin
5-S

Is = - * black flpures).
ii ;- 5:: -=
or
isi
ga
f = -4
-4
Ft In. Ft In.
10 0 9 6
81,837 87. 15
*55 12
352, 195 137. 84
I
<~*O At.93
1%
fl|

52, 052 106.30

102,038 148 89
183, 689 125. 81

'50, 380 107. 30

50,380
21, 059 67.28
"72,
72, 679
079 "132. 75

20
10
10
19
20

1;
2
0
9

0
8
6
7
7

4
8
0
S
8

9 :> 5 9
12 i' 0 9
14 i) 8 9
7 9 6 4
14 0 9 a
7 8 a 11
13 8 7 6
13 a 7 0
15 0 8 0
6 a 0 0
13 9 7 6
13 s 7 5
12 0 7 s
17 9 9 a
55, 553 76.10
14 0 9 3
20 10 9 8
86, 400 138. 02
20 2 9 8
12 2 7 8
587 July 1, 1883
22 2 9 4
1 22. 82 , 21. 17 6 77,661 124. 06
24 7 9 8
42 1 0 (1
1,521 Feb.U, 1885 12 23.76 13 23.55 a 64,478 110.92
12 1 8
41 0 8 8
8 0 6 8
207 July 1, 1885
j 22.02 a 22.00 a 27,312 87.26
15 2 8 4
16 44 15 45,026 147. 08
541 July 1, 1884
15
15
116 July 1,1884 43
44
8 0 6 0
127! July 1, 1885 26 25. 12 23 17. 17 a 21, 303 68.06
14
Clerk
shown
on
"Williamsport
and Erio R. P. O.
* Three crews perform service on all trains.
10 11. 50 miles distance on rout 28001, covered by 15 Reserve car. The North Anson and Portland
clerk
runs
oetwecn
Oakland
and Portluud with
Saint Louis, Mo., and Atchison, Kans., R. P. 6.
Skowhe^an and Portland clerk as assistant.
11 Reserve.
The
A
u^astaand
Portlaud
clerk
runs in connec
"Short run of Williamsport and Erie R. P. O.
tion with this 11. P.O. (See column remarks
i covered by Williamsport and Erio
that line.)
48P H a 87

44

27, 031 86. 36

52,458 143. 72
83, 424 114. 28
29, 917 , 95.58
40, 133 128. 22
29, 378 93.86
49, 491 79.00
49,823 159. 18
30, 424 97.20
171, 127 117. 21

690

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Aa.Statement of railway poet-offices in operation

2.
Designation of railway postoffice.
(Lines upon which railway post
office earn are paid for, in
)

Sout b Atnboy, K. J., and Phil

adelphia, Pa.
Souih Bend and Terro Hante,
Ind.
South Londonderry and Brattleboro', Vt.
Sparta and Tultahoma, Tcun..
Spartaand Viroqua, Wis
Spartanlungh, K. C., and Angusta, (j a.
Springfield and Grafton, 111 ...
Springfield, Mast*., and Hart
ford. Conn.
Springfield and Wellstun, Ohio.
Stat Lino and Rhinecliir, N. Y.
Statosville and Charlotte, N. C.
Sterling and Rock Island, 111..
Stevens Point and Portage,
Wis.
Stonoboro' and New Castle, Pa.
Stonv Point and Now York,
NY.
Streator and Fairbury, 111
Sumner and Hampton, Iowa.
Sunbury and Lewiston, Pa...

.t 1a
.2
II

'Initial and terminalstation1, runuingfroru

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Mile:
1)2.92 South Amboy, N. J., and JameBburgh,
N.J. (Penna.).
Jarnesburgb, N. J., and Camden, N. J.
(Penna.).
184.21 South Bend, Terro Haute, Ind. (Terre H.
and Ind.).
30.47 South Londonderry, Brattleboro', Vt
(Cent Vt.).
61.00 Sparta, Tullalioino, Tenn. (Nash., Chatt
and St. Louis).
35. or> Sparta, Vironua, Wis. (Chi. Mil. and St P.)
133.84 Spnrtanburgb, Groenwood, S. C. (P. R. and
W. C. Rwy.).
Groenwood, S. C, Augusta, Ga. (P. It and
W.C. Rwy ).
85.30 Springfield, Bates, 111. (Wab., St. L. and
Pac.).
Bates, Grafton, III. (St Louisand Ceut'l 111.)
32.29 Springfield, Mass., Hartford, Conn. (N. Y.
and N. Eng.).
118. 53 Springfield, Wellston, Ohio (Ohio Sou.) .. .
Line, N. Y., and Rhineeliff, N. Y.
42. 53 j State
(II. and C. W.).
45.14 Statesville, Charlotte, N. C. (Chart., Col.
and Aug.).
52.43 Sterling, Barstow, 111. (Chi-. Burl, and Q'cyi
Barstow, Rock Island, III. (Chi., Burl, and
Q'cy).
73.84 Stevens Point, Portage, Wis. (Wis. Cent )

7047|
7005|
(part)
22013
2016
19013
25034,
14021
15037
21019
(part)
23083
5010
21058
5018
(part)
13009
23084
23005
(part)
2501

13.63
47.58
186.49
36.40
62.07
35.83
66.20
68.30
(c)
71. 93
32.60
118.89
'39. 8-J
45.71
40. 53
(')

Stoueboro', New Castle, Pa. (B.' N. Y. 8006 35.33

1 and P.).
Stony Point, N. Y., and Jersey City, N.
7024 42.32|
J. (N. J. andN. Y.).
Streator, 1'airbury, 111. (Wab., St. L. and 23043, 31.98
Pac).
Sumner, Hampton, Iowa (Minn, and No.- 27051 65.89
west).
Sunbury, SelinB Grove Junction, Pa (No. 10002 r>
(part)
Cent).
Selins Grove Junction, Sunbury, Pa. 8108 44.60
(Penna ).
Suspension Bridge and Buf
24. 35 Suspension Bridge, Buffalo, N. Y. (N. Y., 6010 "24. 73
falo, N. Y.
(part)
C. and H. R.).
Switz City and Bedford, Ind
41.54 Switz City, Bedford Ind. (Bed and Bloom) . 220361 41.4
Switz City, Ind., and Effing
90.58 Switz City, Ind., Effingham, HI. (Ind. and 2302e| 00.581
ham, III.
111. So.).
Syracuse and Earlville, N. Y. .
43.60 Syracuse, Earlville, N. Y. (Syr.,Ont and 607l! 44. 30
'N.Y.).
Syracuse, Adhurn, and Roches
104.71 SvracusegRochester, N. Y. (N. Y. C. and 6013 (")
ter, N. Y.
'H. R.).
Table Rook, Nebr., and Con
120. 30 Table Rock, Wvmore, Nebr. (Rep. Valley) 31020 40 87
cordia, Kans.
Wymore, Odell, Nebr. (Rep. Valley).
3401C
"alio '
(part) ('")
Odell, Nebr., Concordia, Kans. (Chi.. Nebr. 310
2.29
and Kans.).
Taconia, Wash., and Portland,
140.06 Tacoma, Wash., Portland, Oreg. (North'n 4300l| 146.66
Orcg.
Pac. R.R.).
Tallulah and Athens, Ga
72. 76 Tallulah, Bolton, Ga. (N. E. R-R-of Ga.) ... 15043 33.23
Belton, Athens, Ga. (N. E. R. K. of Ga.) . . . . 15025] 39.59
1 Double daily service, except Sunday.
6 Distance (13.37 miles) covered by Lafayette,
* 0.10 miles covered by Monmouth Junction and
Ind., and Quinoy, 111., R. P. O.
Mauasquau R. P. O.
7 70.93 miles covered by Hartford and Mlllerton
" Cats and clerks shown on ronto 7047. Clerk on InR.P.O.
reserve.
trains 330 and 30G signs arrival and departure
at South Amboy by slip.
* Distance (11.60 miles) covered by Rock Island,
4 2 cars in reserve. .
HI., and St Louis, Mo., R. P. O.
' Reserve car.
36.49
42.88
31.98
65.33
51. 12

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES,

091

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

j
Nculap-mebrekrs
of
%3
a~ -afa
=i _2o
i- j>

AvMn speed per t 1

Uour 11;. en iium- 3*1
bon taken from di
Data r i.i i vision SClK'dultS). z
IllOUt.
'A S
i 0 *3
a1
it
B- a
zH o=
V".s ^>

X.6.
853 July 1, 1885
900 July 1, 1885
411 Feu.ll.I8S5
335j Aug. 5, 1885
300 Dcc.22, 1884
:i97 July 1.1887
371 Nov.ll, 1885
July 1, 1884
11242 July 1, 1884
272 July 1,1887
511 July 1, 1885
270 Julv 1, 1884
1, 101 July I, 1885
435 July 1, 1884
M July I, 1887
2.23:1 July
' 1, 1H87
810 July 1. 1887

315 28.20
330 24. 74
315 20.92
339 25. 48
53 28. 79
1 12.34
I
72 17. 71!
53 I 2.1. 2!)
OS 22
08 2o
1 22. 03
I'
1 15.39
'23 22. 5i<
'51 23. 92
218.77
915.21
52 14. 08
10.81
19 12. 85
46,23. 84

318127.
306.28.20
:n 20.7:1
306,22. 83
52 27. 02
12.34
16. 54
20
26. 40
4 17.98 .
148!22. 58
130 22. 58
1 16.98
8 13.89
14. 06
11.05
9. 28 .
23.21

-I
CB
23
T. I
op8
2kSi
= MS5
Sol

Inside dimen
sions uf cars or
apart menu
(railway postotliee cars in
black figures).
Length.

id

ft In. n. /.
15 0 8 0
15 0 a 0
115, 31
22, 830
38, 186
22,31
98, MS

122.81
72.91
71. 30
i:i3. 81

53, 398 S.I. 30

20.213
20,213
74.200
20,621
28, 258|
32, 821

129. 10
118.53
85.06
90.28
104.86

46, 224 147.08

16
8
10
12
11
11

0
5
2
0
10
1

11 0
10 6
11 0
12 0
9 4
10 0
10 6
9 10
11 4
12 0
20 0
15 2
15 0
15 0
6 8
6 6
11 21
13 5
0 2

9
5
5
8
7
8

3
6
8
0
6
9

2"
w
93 1
*
Uu
O 5
z
a
aa
a
1
1
(')
(*>3
1
1
1
2

6 10
6 8
0 0
7 0
8 0
6 0
6 0
7 4
66 117J

7
7
7
8
8
6
6
7
0

8
7
7
6
0
0
10
7
2

ptoointed
line.

1
2
1
1
1

1
IS, 843 '72.98
1 20.18 1 17. 90
333 July 1,1885
1
26,813 85.76
378 July 1, 1885 10 21. 16 1 18.60
1
20, 010 03.96
100 July 1,1887 25:i 11.28 250 19. 19,
1
40,896 130.60
430 July 1, 1887 22 16.47 21jl.76|
1
32,001 102. 24
11,378 July 1, 1885
8 24.50 224.50
(")
109. Jan. 1, 1885
1 22.67 2 21.77
1
15. 243 97.40 (')
n
8, 979 July 1, 1885 1 0 26. 08 19 26. 97
"15,2431
54 29. 07 31 26. 97
5 4 4 11 1
26,004 "83.08
175 Jnlyl, 1884 61 17. 10 62 15. 55
17 6 7 71 1
50, 703 181. 16
2 16.00 1 16.00
211 July 1, 1887
9 1 8 6 1
27, 331 87.32
1 21.20 4 10.84
348 July 1,1885
9 1 8 6
104.
71
21
0 8 8 2
65,5481
11
14
23.
10
24.46
4,375 July 1, 1885
7 2 1
15
11
120.
30
30.65
75,
3081
65
66
24.52
3, 027 Julv 1.1880
3, 020 July 1, 1886 0.1 27
66 27
532 July 1, 1886 69 21.68 66 22 82
3
22 6 9 0 1
107, 002' 97.77
3,023 July 1, 1886
1 20.51 1 20.30
2
11 3 7 0 !
45,548 72 761
1 15
153 Feb.20, 1884
> 17
1 19
2n
380 July '., 1884
1
Western Railway mail clorkB of Canada, and
10 4.90 miles covered by WUIlamsport and Balti
accounted for in that K. P. O.
more K. P. O.
'* Double daily service, except Sunday.
" Car and clerk shown on ronte 10002.
16 1 car in reserve.
u 4.75 miles covered bv closed-pouch service. (Sco "104
miles covered by Albany and Rochester K
Table O.)
P. O. (9 miles) covered by Crete and Rod
"'Thisclorkts
Baggage car.detailed from Allrany and Rochester " Distance
Cloud, Nebr., E. P. O.
K. P.O.. and is In chareeof rccisUrcd pouches
between Buffalo, N. Y, P. O. and the Great

692

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway post-offices in operation
2
a a.
2 *
?5

4) %
Designation of railway postollice.
(Linen upon which railway post
olheo ean arc paid tor, in
itaHot.)

*
ao

Initial and terminal stations, miming from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
.o
aa
M

Mile*.
243.34 Tama, Eagle Grove, Iowa (Chi. 1 No. '27052 9.- tn
West.).
(part)
Eaglo Grove, Hawarden, Iowa (Chi. and No. '27070 145. 06
West.).
(part)
Tamaroa and Chester, 111
40.79 Tamaroa, Chester, HI. (Wab., Ches. and 2304" 41.76
West.).
'1'emple and Ballinger, Tox4 ..
191. 41 Temple, Ballinger, Tex. (G., C. and S. F.) . 31049 191.41
Tennille and Dublin, Ga
35.25 Tennillo, Wrightsvi llo, G a. ( W. anil T. R R. ) 15015 16. 50
Wrightsvllle, Dublin. Ga. (W. Sc. D. R. R) 15049 19.56
Term Ham.- and Evansvllle,
110. 31 Terre Haute, Evansvillo, Ind. (Evans and 22012 109.71
T. Haute).
End.
Tern Ilaate, Ind., and Peoria,
170. 00 Terre Haute, Ind., Peoria, HI. (HLMid.).. 2304S 177.96
111.
Tene Haute,Worthington, and
139. 41 Terre nnute, Worthington, Ind. (Evans.
40.98
and Ind.).
Evansvillo, Ind.1"
Worthington, Evansvillo, Ind. (Evans, and 220261 38.30
Ind.).
Texarkana, Ark., and El Paso,
869.22 Texarkana, Ark., Park, Tex. (Tex. and 31011 w
Pao.l.
Tex."
(part)
Park, Marshall, Tex. (Tex. and Tac.)
"31010 68.01
Marshall, El Paso, Tox. ("Ax. and Pao.) .. 1J31009 704.77
(part)
Texarkana, Ark., and Houston, 330. 00 Texarkana, Ark., Park, Tox. (Tex. and 31011 <">)
Pao.).
Tex.
(part)
Park. Marshall, Tex. (Tex. and Pao.)
310101
Marshall, Longview, Tex. (Tox. and Pac.) . 310Oj m
(part) (")
Longview, Houston. Tex. (I. and G. N.). . . 31006 23J.45I
Texarkana, Ark., and Waco,
259. 00 Texarkana, Ark., Waco, Tox. (St. L., A. "31025; 258. M
and T.).
Tex.
(part)
Texarkana, Ark., and Whites173.44 Texarkana. Ark , Whitesborough, Tex. "31011 173.44
borough, Tex.
(Tex. and Pac.).
TitusTillo and Sanford, Fla
47.00 Titusville. Ent June. (n. o.), Fla. (J., T. 16025 40. 42
and K. \V. By.).
Ent Juno. (n. b.), Sanford, Fla. (J., T. and 16018
K. W. Ry.).
(part)
Toccoa and Elberton, 6a...
51. 45 Toccoa, Elberton, Ga. (E. A. L. R R)
15026. 51.451
Tole<lo,Obio,and Allegan, Mich 157. 42 Toledo, Ohio, Allegan, Mich. (C.J. and M.) 24019 156.92
Toledo. Ohio, and Charleston,
312. 19 Toledo, Thurston, Ohio (Tol. and Ohio Cent.)
W. Va."
21055j 147.87
Thurston, Coming, Ohio (Tol & Ohio Cent) "21063
36.47
(part)
Corning, Cincinnati, Hock. Tal. and Tol. 21088 56. 87
June. (n. o.), Ohio (Ohio Cent.).
Cincinnati, Hock. Valley, and Toledo Jnnc- I 21074] (*)
tion (n. o.), Point Pleasant, Ohio (Col., (part)
Hock. Vail. and Tol.).
Point Pleasant, Ohio, Charleston, W. Va. | 12010 57
(Ohio Cent).
1 Balance of route (66.30 miles) covered by Lako
making double daily service between Tex
Crystal, Minn., and Eaglo Grove, lowa,R. P. O.
arkana, Ark., and Fort Worth, Tex. (254.17
1 Balance of route (126.37 miles) covored by Oakcs,
miles), an increase over last year. Runs of
Dak., and Hawarden, Iowa, R. P. O.
clerks on trains 3 and 4 divided at Dullaa.
Tex. East Division, Texarkana, Ark., la Dal
3 Reserve
i Keported last year as Temple and Coleman, Tex. ;
las, Tex. (221.83 miles), and West Division,
Dallas to El Paso, Tex. (047.39 miles).
ilistanco increased 31.23 miles.
* 1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at Evansvillo, "5.50 mill's, distance on route 31011 covered by
Texarkana, Ark., and Wkitealrorough, TexJ,
Ind.in reserve.
1 car
R. P. O.
T 2 of these cars in reserve.
11 Daily average of Texarkana, Ark., and
" 1 clerk detailed to transfer dnty at Peoria, HI.
Worth, Tox., line.
14 3 helpers on trains 3 and 4, between Texar
9 1 of these reserve.
Ark., and Dallas, Tex. (221.83 miles)
10 Washington and Evansvllle R. P. O. extended to
between
Dallas
Cisco, Tex.
Terro Haute,- Ind., August 2, 1880 (increase in ,s Daily
average
of nnd
Texarkana,
Ark.,(147ai
distance 80.87 miles), thns taking np and dis
continuing the Torre Haute and Worthington
TcV, line.
" Texarkana. Ark. nnd Houston, Tex.
R. P. O.
also runs ovi
" Service on trains J^and 2, between Texarkana,
Tama and Hawarden, Towa

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICERAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

693

in lite United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Average speed per i~ a
bour (train num I
bers taken from di
Pi
- Date of last vision BObedules).
- = readjustft 3
in. M.

t,
5"I
Ix
'2.

*
o- n ';
1

||
BO
Is
X6.
1.338
1,673
508
652
13
120
2,454

393
1,294
10,345
4,211

July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1886
May 1,1*85
Maf.15,
1886
1,1884
July
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1884
Aug. 2, 1880
July 1, 1886
July 1, 1880
July 1, 1886

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postotlico cars in
black figures).

-A
152, 331

13 21. 30] 14
3 12
3 12
1^7.43
2 21.79

25,534
130.72U
22, 007
69,054
110, 739
85,163

1 19
3 21
119

185,544 "127.09
634,531 "110.92
"101.85

21 4
21 10
21 1

9 2
9 1
9 1

240, 900 132

23 0
22 0
21 9

8 10
9 1
6 0

20 4J
13 3

7 11
7 4

10
15
13
10

4
7
6
7

1,294 July 1, 1888

321
10, 345 July 1, 1886
321
4,211 July 1,1886
3 21
2,978 July L 1880 453 22
599 July 1, 1880
119
1,294 July 1, 1880 31 21.50!
580 Mar. 22, 1880|
2,990 Feb. 11, 1885
191 July 1, 1884
214 Mar. 20, 1884
377 July 1, 1884
558 July 1, 1884
HI July 1, 1885
900 July 1, 1884
270 Feb. 15, 1880
2 I 19. 06j 1 20.35
39.95 miles of route 31009, between Shreveport,
La., and Harebell, Tox., covered by Now Orloans,26La.,
Marshall,
Tox.,
R. P.Blanca
O. and
n Trains
andami
25 ere
between
Sierra
Kl Peso, Tex.
Distance on route 31011 (5.50 mile1*) covered by
Texarkana, Ark., and Whitesborongh, Tox.,
K. P. ()., and route 31010 and diatanceou route
;;)009 (23 miles) covered by Texarkana, Ark.,
and El Paso, Tox., R. P. O.
* 47.13 miles of route 31025, between Waco and
Gatesville, Tex., covered by closed-pouch serv
ice. (See Table O.)
85 Cars shown under Cairo, 111., and Texarkana,
Ark., K. P. O.
" Texarkana, Ark., and El Paso, Tex., R. P. O.,
and IVxarknna, Ark., and Houston, Tex., R.
P. O., also run over 5.50 miles of route 31011,
between Texarkana, Ark., and Park, Tex.
** 0.60 miles covered by Jacksonville and Tampn
R.P. O.

81.58
127.61
70.50
110.31
117. 93]
139.41

Ft. In. Ft. In.

24 0 a a
24 7 9 3
14 0 6 0
13 6 9 0
8 0 9 0
16 0 9 3
17 3 8 9
li '.I
7 0
8 6

189, 070, 129.50

126,011 115. 63
29,422] M
31, 425 102.90
98, 545 125.92
219, 1011 104.06

0
2
7
7

6
3
in
2

M 1 car held in reserve.

* These clerks have relief every fifth week.
" Columbus and Middleport R. P. O. was extended
to Charleston, W. Va., October 25, 1886 (in
crease lu distance 70 miles), taking up and
discontinuing the Charleston an:l Poiut Pleas
ant R. P. O., and making additional service
over the Logan and Pomeroy R. P. O., between
Middleport and Junction (n. o.), Ohio. Juno
9, 1887, Toledo, Thurston, and Columbus, and
Columbus and Charleston R. P. O's. were con
solidated, omitting that part of both lines be
tween Columbus and Thurston, Ohio, which is
covered
by ZanesviUe and Columbus R. P.O.
M S cars
in reserve.
* Balance covered by Zaneaville and Columbus R.
P. O., 20.58
miles". and Pomeroy R. P.O., 11.11
Covered
by Logan
miles.

G94

REPORT OF THE PO^TMASTFR-OEKERAL.

Table A*. -Statement of ra'dicay pott-officet in operation

-~
Designation of railway postoffice.
(Lines upon which railway postollico cars are paid lor, in
italic*.)

-e
is
cS.i
-.t
st
a

Initial and terminal stations, tunning from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
Ui southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

Hilt:
244. 99 Toledo, Ohio.Chicago, 111. (D. S. and M. S.) . 21095|
(part)
21023
'.'03. -19 Toledo, Dayton, Ohio (Day. and Mich )
Dayton, Cincinnati, Ohio (Cin., Ham. &. 21026
Dav.). '
Toledo and Coluinbus, Ohio . .
12.'.. 39 Toledo, Colombua, Ohio. (Col., Hock. Val. 21053
and Tel.).
Toledo and Findlay, Ohio
45. 68 Toledo, Findlay, Ohio. (Tol. Col. and Son.). 210!)]
Toledo, Ohio, and Frankfort,
207.08 Toledo, Delphos, Ohio. (Tol., Cln. and St. 21061
Ind.'
Louis).
Delphos, Ohio, Kokomo, Ind. (Tol., Cin. 21065
and St. Louis.)
Kokomo, Frankfort, Ind. (Tol. Cin., and St.
Louis).
Toledo, Ohio, and La Fayette,
204.91 Toledo, Ohio, La Fayette, Ind. (Wab., St. 21019;
(part) I
lud.
Lou. and Pac.).
Toledo and Mansfield, Ohio. . .
21043
87.13 Toledo, Mansfield, Ohio (Penna. Co.)
Toledo and Marietta, Ohio
203.00 Toledo, Zoar Station, Ohio (Wheel, and '"siosol
(part)
L. .).
Zoar Station, Marietta, Ohio. (Cleve. and 21040'
Mar.).
Toledo, Ohio, and Saint Louie,
Toledo. Ohio, Decatur, HI. (Wab. St Lou. "21019|
Mo.
(part)
and Pac.).
Decatur, East St. Louis, HI. (Wab., St 23023
Louis and Pac.).
Topcka and Fort Scott, Kans". 130. 79 Topeka, Fort Scott, Kans. (K. N. and D.) 33060
Towandaand Beruico, Pa
30.72 Towauda, Bernice, Pa. (State Line and 8060
Sullivan).
Tower City and Lebanon, Pa .
8059
42.20 Tower City, Lebanon, Pa. (P. and II.)
Townsend, Del., and Centre35.21 Townsend, Del., Centroville, Md. (P., \V. 10010
ville, Md.
B.).
Tracy City and Cowan, Toun.
21. 08 Tracv City, Cowan, Tenn. (Nash., Chat. 19010
and St. Louis.
Tracy, Minn., and Pierre, Dak
255. 69 Tracy, Minn., Pierre, Dak. (Chi. and No. 26031
West,
Tracy, Minn., and Kodfleld,
104. 14 Trncv, Minn., Redfleld, Dak. (Chi. and No. "20014!
Dak.
(part)
West.).
'!hJ40.".l!
Trenton and Adrian, Mich'".
49.00 Trenton, Corbua, Mich. (L.S.and M. S
(part)
24002,
Corbus, Adrian, Mich. (L.S.and M.S.)
(part)
Trenton, Mo., and Lcaveu103. 00 Trouton, Mo., Leavenworth, Kans. (C, It. "27017
worth, Kans.31
(part)
I. and P.).
Turkey Itiverand "West Union,
58. 34 Turkey Kiver. West Union, Iowa (Chi., 27039
Iowa.
Mil. and St. P.).
Tyler and Luf kin, Toi
80.61 Tyler, Lufkin, Tex. (K. and G. S. L.)
31044
Umatilla and Huntington,
218.04 Umatilla, Huntington, Orcg. (Oreg. Iliv. 44003
Oreg.
and Navig. Co.).
Union City, Ind., and Dayton,
47.46 Union City, Ind., Dayton. Ohio (Day. and 21022
Ohio.
Union; .
I Shown in report of New Yolk and Chicago It. 10 Closed-pouch service between Zoar Station and
Bowerston, Ohio, <16.6l)miles). (See Table CM
P.O.
* Clerks appointed to Now York and Chicago It. M Balance of route, La Fayette, lud., toCuiincy, III.
P.
O.
(208.05 miles), covered by Sixth Division.
s Day line, 6 trips per week.
" Night line only.
4 4 helpers on day line running over wholo line. 13 1 clerk detailed as chief clerk at Toledo, Ohio:
1 clerk detailed to transfer duty at Fort
4 helpers on ui^ht line running over whole line.
*II 1Night
7 trips per week.
Wayne, Ind.; 1 clerk detailed to transfer
car inline,
reserve.
duty at. La Fayette lml. ; 4 clerks run in apart
ment cars between Toledo, Ohio, anil La
' This line divides at Delphos, Ohio.
Fayetto, Ind. ; 2 clerks run as helpers 3 days
" Covored by Toledo and .Saint Louis U. 1*. O.
each week between Toledo, Ohio, and Attica,
(203.32 miles).
* These clerks are appointed to tho Toledo and
lud. (224.50 miles).
Saint Louts R. P. O., and are shown with that 14 Covered by lines ofSixth Division (113.44 niiles).
This line, together with Toledoand La Fayette.
line.
Toledo, Ohio, and Chicago, 111.
Toledo and Cincinnati, Ohio..

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE RAILWAY P0ST-0FFICE8.

695

in the United Slates on Jane 30. 1887Continued.

-3
1r
is
ZV o
<f

Average speed per

hour (train num - =
ber* taken from di
Dateof hist vision schedules).
teadjustDlCUt.

Lbt.
69, 142' Mar. 9, 1884
4,441 July 1,1884
5 577' July 1, 1884
Jnly 1, 1884
1(1] June 4, 1883
7'IS1 July 1, 1884
498! July 1, 1884
250 July 1, 1884
11,242 July 1, 1884
4:rs July 1.1884
007 Mch.15,1886
702 July 1, 1884
.11,242 July 1, 1884
12, 380| July 1,1887
102 Feb. 10, 1887
70 July 1, 1885
218 July 1, 1885
MX) July 1, 1885
1 July 1, 1884
2,327 Jnly 1, 1887
2, 385 Mar.30,1887
240| July 1, 1886
fi74 July 1, 1884
3, 017 July 1, 1887
4;,4 July 1, 1887
213 July 1, 1886
2,393 July 1, 1886
July 1, 1884

S. ~ a
ii it - n
H0
23 26. C2j
25 24. 75
1126.28
25 29. 69
129.69
4j27.
16
2 20. 31
ljl8.52
317.65
3 15. 42
41 27.
12 26. 52
5|24. 48
3 22.10
,s4318. 95
43 30. 27
|
237 21
11 14.95
I
916.41
101 25. 18
122 11. 57
123.78
1 23. 45
33 23. 45
12125.41
121 31.64
11 23
29 18. 12
16.50
16.39
2 27. 03

O is
- u a
Us
es
3u

22i25. 24
8 25. 88
28'25. 88
8.20. 38
28 30. 9
3 20. 22]
20. 31|
18.51
4 18
19.27
46j26. 00
1 28.73
0 26. 20
2 21. 14
42 19. 09
42 34.54
238 21
14 14. 95
10 | 25.08
ISO I25. 80
121:11.57
2 I 22.23
221.64
34 21.64
120 26. 67
120 29
12|23
16.11
!|17
5115.57
3|27. 03|

LaFayette and Qnincv, and Chicago, Decatur,

and Saint Louis It. P. O'k, forma double daily
service between Toledo, Ohio, and Saint Louis,
Mo.
'* Now nervice ; not- reported last year.
'* Two helpers betwoen Tracy, Minn., and Iro
quois, Dak.
17 Balance of route (91.25 miles) covered by Winona
and Tracy. Minn., R. P.O.
* Rom on route 24002, Corbns to Adrian, Mich.
(12.80 miles).
** Balance of route (24.83 miles) covered by Adrian
and Fayette R. P. O.

r_ =-=

iC.
* _tr.
r. ju

0
Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments T,
(railwuy postJs
oilh-omrs in
black figures) -u "-- 4.
c uO U(1
I=s \
Ft. In. Ft. In.
20 0 9 0
20 0

153,364 122. 49
127, 385 101.74
148, 548

4
4
4

2
2
2

0
0
S
0

2
1
4

1
1
1

fl 4
B 7
8 10

4
2
4

1
1
1

9 8

91 6 9)
11 8 8
8
10
0
0
0
0i

2
1
1
1
1
4
8

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

2
1
1
3
1

1
1
1
1
1

78,494 125. 39,'

28, 590 01.30
130, 008 10:i. S4

15
15
9
12

128, 274 102. 45

54, 543 87.13
164, 638 131.50

36 0
20 0
15 7

319, C89[ 145. 98

95, 47'
IB, 231
26, 455|
22, 041
13, 196
186,654
102, 752

130. 79
01.44
84.52
70.42
42.16
127.84
109.43

9
9
2
0

3
8
7
S
11
8
24
2*
IS

8
B
6
5

31,050 99.20;
75, 190
30, 521
G5.415
159, 169
29, 710

103
110.68
179.22
155.36
94.92

15
11
15
24
10

0
1
6
10
7

8
7

1
5
1
C

| * Shown in report of Monroe and Adrian R. P.O.

21 Trenton, Mo., and Leaveuworth, Kans., line is
additional to Davenport, Iowa, and Atchison,
Kans., R. P. O. between Trenton and Altamnnt
(n.o.),of route
Mo. (3127017,
miles).
w 207.10 mile*
between Davenport,
Iowa, and Altamont (u. o.), Mo., covered by
I
Davenport, Iowa, aud Atchison, Kans., R. P.
O.
25 Two helpers between Trenton and Atchison
Junction, Mo. (81 miles). These holper* also
perform service on Atchison Junction, Mo.,
and Atchison, Kans., R. P. O.

696

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table A*.Statement of railway po$t-ojfice*. in operation
.3

Denigration of railway post( Lines upon which railway postoflice carsare are paid for, in
italics.)

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, north to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).
H
Sa

4
i
I
E

I
C*
J8

Hilt:
Ulica and Binghamton, N. Y . 2j 95.70 Utica, Norwich, N. T. ID., L. and W.)
0041 53. B9
Norwich, Chenango Forks, N. Y. (D., L 6040 30.31
and W.>.
Chenango Forks, Binghamton, N. T. (S-, B. 6065 (')
and N.Y.).
(part)
Utica and Randallsville, N. Y.
31.47 Utica, RaudallsvMc,N. Y.(N. Y., O. and W.) 6057 31.30
Valparaiso and Stronisburgh,
52.88 Valparaiso. Stromsbnrg, Nebr. (Om. and 34008 52.80
Nebr.
(part)
Rep. Vail.).
Vancelnrroutjh and Bangor, Me
114.44 Vanceborongh, Bangor, Me. (Me. Cen.)...
12 114.86
Yickaburgh, Miss., and Shreve
port, La.
Villisca, Iowa,and Bigelow, Mo

174.00 Vicksbnrgb. Miss., Shrevoport, La. (V. S. 30008 172. 66

and P. R R.).
60.24 Villisca, Iowa, Bnrlington Junction, Mo. 27C09 37.68
(Chi., Bnrl. and Qoy.t.
32.11
Burlington Junction, Bigelow, Mo. (K. C,
St.
Jo. and C. Be ).
Wabasha aud Zumbrota, Minn.
69.20 Wabasha, Zumbrota, Minn. (Chi., Mil. and 2<">022 59.24
St. P.).
Wadena and Fergus Falls,
53.30 Wadena, Fergus FoIIb, Minn. (North. Pac.) . 26042 51. 95
Minn.
(part)
WadeHborongh,
0., and
.00. 32 Wadosborough. N. C, Cheraw, S. C. (Ch. 14014 26.02
Florence, 8.0.
and Salis. R. I!.).
Cheraw and Florence, S. C. (Ch. und Flor. 14006 40.82
R.R.).
Waldo and Cedar Keys, Fla. . .
71.00 Waldo, Cedar Keys, Flo. (F. R. and N. Co.). 16001 "71.00
(part)
Washington. D. C, and Char382.04 Washington, D. C, Alexandria, Va. (Alex, 11018 7.42
and Wash.).
Alexandria, I.vnrbburgh, Va. (Va. Mid 11002 160.40
land. )
Lynchbnnrh, Danville Junction (n. o.), Va. 11010 65.72
(Va. Midland).
Danville Junction (n. o.), Va., Charlotte, 11038 14121
N.C. (Rich, and Dan.).
Wathinqion, D. a, and CharWashington, D.U., Alexandria, Va. (Alex.
(")
lotle, N. a,
and Wash.).
Alexandria, Lynchbnrgh, Va. (Va. MidC)
land).
Washington and Knoxville,
77.94 Washington, Knoxville, Iowa (Chi., RI. 27010 78.01
Iowa.
and Pac).
Washington, D. C, and Ronnd
53.35 Washington, D. C, Alexandria Junction 11018 (')
Hill, Va.
(part)
(n.o.). Va. (Alex. and Wash.).
Alexandria Junction (n.o.). Round Hill, 11004 48.40
(part)
Va. (W.and O. Div. Rich, and Dan.).
Washington, D. C. and-Strasaii Washington, D. C, Alexandria, Va. (Alex. 11018 (")
burgh, Va.
and Washn.).
Alexandria, Manassas, Va. (Va. Midland).. 11002 to
Manassas. Strosburgh, Va. (Man. Div. Va. isa 62.93
Midland).
1 One dork relieves Utica and Randallsville clerk B7 Balance
Double daily
service,
Sunday.by Omaha,
of route
(.'i7.G'_' except
miles) covered
every third week.
* Cars and clerks shown on route 6041.
Nebr., and Marysvillo, KaiiH., It. P. O.
* 11 27 miles covered by Oswego and Binghamton 11 Balance of rotate (6Q BJ miles) ooTered by Fergus
Falls. Minn., and Milnor, Da.it., pouch service.
E.P.O.
Table "CV')
4c On
In reserve.
trains 1 and 14 the clerk does not run beyond 10 84.(See
15 miles reported as Fernan. and Orlando K.
P. O.
Bouckvillo.
* Relieved every third week by Utica and Bing- 11 2 of each in reserve. These cars in use between
Washington, D. ('., and Atlanta, Ga,
n R. P.O.

railway Mail servicerailway post-offices.

697

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

II
O
*j a~

Average spoed per

hour (train numbew taken from di
.Bate of last vision schedules).
readjust
ment.
i.eg-

<1

o fc.
5j

H- <

i6.
1,212 July 1, 1885
1. " July 1, 1885
1,880| July 1, 1885
Jnly 1. 1883
646 July 1, 1886
6,599 July 1, 1887
July 1, 1886

14|25.9I
:26.99
14 27. 55|
127.55
14 .17
35.58
2| 22.09
22.09
21.58
23.77
53 25.34
23.47
64124. 01, 7 1 25. ::
2:24. 45 1121.73,
17
17

Inside dimen
sions of cars or
apartments
(railway postoffice
cars in
sS
B9i black tiguros).
e"
a)- p i1
2 A] 4
55

59, 90S 100. 89'

19,700
19, 700
33,103
71,639
71, 639
127, 020

100. 89
105. 70
114.44
116. 00

It In. Ft. In.

17 0 7 2
20
11
12
13
HI
L'lj
28
10
11
9

0
11
6
5

7
7
7
0
8
8
9
7
6
8
9

8
0
2
G
0
6
0
0
0
6
0

li
0
Bl123.78 82>20. 55
43, 344 13a 48
14 19. 26 13'21.4o[
1 17. 34 2ia7i
8 0 5 9
37, 059 118. 40
33 20. 78 34 18. 90
33, 403 106.72
23 9 8 10J
13 3 8 4
41,516 132.64
U
18
IK
8 0 6 0
51,830 142. 00|
22. 26 53 22. 20
50 0 8 9
278, 889 127. 34
22.20 51 22. 20
(SO 0 II 0
278,889
27.61 53 29. 21
28. 401 51 21. n.1
24.5! 53'28. 28
27. 06 51 123.78
50|26. 21 5:i'30. 00
52 30.91 si^ss
58122. 26 59 22. 261
41 2 8 10
58 25.10 5925.16!
5 23.58 6 21.94
48, 790 155.88
703 July 1, 1887
21. 616 July 1,1885 141 18.00 142|l8. 00
33, 397, 106. 70
16 0 0 42
573' July 1, 1885 14121.06 142St 06
58, 562
21,61[ July 1, 1885
22.26 57 22.26
21,338 July 1,1885
25.60 57J21. 94
19. 58 57 23. 84
528j Jnly 1, 1885
n 1 chief clerk as principal examiner j 2 to office 18 166.40 miles covered by the Washington and
Huperintendentthird division ; 1 transferclerk,
Charlotte K. P.O.
Charlottesville, Va. : 3 to short run, Washing 16 4.80 miles covered by the Washington and Char
ton, I). C, to Lynchbnrgh, Va. ; 4 helpers on
lotte B. P. O.
trains 52 and 53. Washington to Cbarlottes- " 7.42 miles covered by the Washington and Char
villo; distanco, 113.42 miles, daily.
lotte K. P. O.
13 7.42 miles covered by the Washington and Char- 18 25.60 miles covervd by the Washington and
lotto K. P. O.
Charlotte R.P.O.
Short run of Washington and Charlotte R. P. O.
clerks shown on that line.
555 July 1, 1887
308 July 1, 1883
310 July 1, 1887
289 July 1, 1887
308 July 1, 1884
331 July 1, 1884
1,046 July 1, 1884
21,016 July 1,1885
21,338 July 1, 1885
14.964 July 1, 1885
H, Jnly 1,1885

698

RKPORT OF THE POSTMASTKR-GENERAL.

Table Ar.Statement of railway post-office* in operation

Designation of railway postoffice.

(Lines upon which railway post
office cars are paid for, in
italics.)

2
S
;

Initial and terminal stations, running from

east to west, nort It to south, or northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

.
?
&
r.

S=
V.
Washington, D. C, and Wil
mington, N. V.

Washington. 7>. (7., and Wit- [3

mington, JV*. O., $hort run.
Watortown and Madison, Wis. | G
Watcrtown and Utica, N. Y.*..|2
WaycrOHS, Ga., aud Chattauoo- 1 4
cliee, Vim.

Weeping Water and Lincoln, | G

Nebr.
Wells River and Montpelior, 1 1
Vt.
Wellsvillo, N.Y., and Bradford, | 2
Pa.

West Lebanon, Ind., and Lo ] 6

Hoy, 111.
West Liberty and Council Bhtff*, [ 6
hum.
West Point, Miss., Mobile, AIa.[ 4
West Point and Richmond, Va I '(
Went Winstcd and Bridgeport, | 1
Cono.
Wheeling and Point Pleasant,
W. Va.
White Heath and Decatur. Til. I fi
Whiting aud Tuckerton, N. J..| 2
Wichita and Cullison, Kans.25
Wichita and Geneseo, Kans.26
Willinmsbnrgh,Mass.,and New
Haven, Conn.

302. 38 Washington, I). ('., Richmond, Va. (A. and

W.andR. F. and I'.).
Richmond, Petersburg, Va. (R. and T.)
Petcrslmrgb, Va., Weldon, If. C. (Petersburgh).
Weldon, Wilmington, N. C. (W.and W.) ...
110. 93 Washington, D. C, Richmond, Va. (A. and
W. and K. F. and !>.).
77.04 Wateuown, Mudifrou, Wis. (Chic, Mil. and
St P.).
91.03 Watertown, Utioa, N. Y. (R., W. and O.).. .
104. 21 Waycross, Thomaaville, Ga. (S. F. and W.
Rwy.).
Thomasvillc, Climax, Ga. (S. F. and W.
Rwy.).
Climai, Ga., Chattahoochee, Fla. (S. F. and
W. Rwy.).
33.11 Weeping Water, Lincoln, Nebr. (Mo. Pac.).
3a 61 Wells River.Moutpelier.Vt, (Mont, and W.
Kiv.).
50. 05 Wcllnville, N.Y.,Ehlred, Pa.(B. F.. and C).
Kldrcd, Kinzua Junction, Pa.(B.B.and K.).
liiu/.ua J unction, Bradford, Pa.(li. B. and K.)
70.20
270. 30
232.99
30.07

29. 70
29.48
no. ii
87.72

West Lebanon. Ind., Lc Roy, 111. (llav.,

Rant, acd East.).
West Liberty, U. P. transfer, Iowa (Chi.,
K. L and Pae..).
West, Point, Miss., Mobile, Ala. (M. and O.
RH).
West Point, Richmond,Va. ( It. Y. R. and C. ) .
Wiusted, Bridgeport, Conn. (Naugatuck) . .
Wheeling, Point. Pleasant, W. Va. (Ohio
River).
White Heath, Decatur, 111., (Champ. & llav.)
Whiting. Tuckerton, N. J. (Tnckertoii) . .
Wichita, Kinsman, Kans. (W. and W.)
Kingman, Culliaon, Ivans. (K. P. and W.) .
Wichita, Hutchinson, Kans. (W. nnd C). . .
Hutchinson, Geneseo, Kana. (8.. S. aud .
P.).
Williamslmrgh, Mass., New Haven, Conn.
(New llav. and North.).

11001 115.90
11008 23.39
11009 64.00
1.1002 102.07
11001 C)
25005 39.00
OltKT 91.77
I50IS '104.19
(part)
15031 '"27. 59
(part)
15044 32.17
34040 35.11
2012 38.85
C04D 33.18
8133 14. 25
8132 la 34
(part)
23058 76.67
"27014 27!>. 10
(part)
(part)
111KI7 3b. 72
5011 <r>.29
12013
23077
7032
33012
3:i0li2
3.'Ki:>l
33074
mho

17J.29
3U 63
29.70
4(1.10
44 52
47.28
41.84
85.53

WiUimantic and Now Haven, 1 1 | 54.09 WiUimantic, New Haven, Conn. (JT. T., N. 501 1 54.86
Conn.
11. and Hart.).
1 1 chief clerk superintendent's office, Third Di
miles). These clerks make a separation of
vision: I chief clerk, Washington, I). C. ; 5
mails for ei,nn*cting lines at- Washington, D. C
detailed to oihee of General Suporinteniient R. 2 Short run of Washington and Wilmington I>\ P.
M. S. ; - detailed to olllre of superintendent
O. ; cars and clerks shown on that line.
Third Division; 2 transfer clerks,Washington, 1 116.93 miles shown on through run.
1). C. t 1 transfer clerk, Richmond, Va.; 2 * Clerks on train 15 return on train 14 daily (oxcopl,
helpers on trains 'J7 and 7H, Washington to
Monday).
Richmond (110.03 miles) dully: '- helpers on 6 Half-trips.
trains 27 and 7H, Washington lo Pcterslmruh * Double daily service.
daily (110.32 miles) ; 4 helpers on trains 2."l and 1 Short run Ogdonsburgh and Utica R. P.O.
78, Wash Ins ton to Richmond(116.03 milcs)tlaily; 8 Clerk, shown on Ogdfiisbnrgh nud Utica R. P. O.
4 detailed to Now York and Washington, t rain 0 r>H.i>2 reported as Albany and Thomas R. P. O.
23, Newark, N. J., to Washington, D C. (21K.71 IOW.40 reported as Climax aud Boiubri.lgo K R.
miles), nnd 11 to .tame R. P. O. through (227.85
(See Table C.)

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

699

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Cars miles
and clerks
shown
on routo G019.
w11 15.84
covered
by closed-ponek
service. (See
Tablo C.)
13 In reserve.
14 Balance of route (38.85 miles) covered by Chi
cago, III., and West Liberty, Iowa, K. P. O.
" Hallway post-office ears inn through between
Chicago, 111., and Union-Pacific transfer, Iowa,
covering this iino. (See Chicago, 111., and
West Liberty, Iowa, It. P. O.)
16 I clerk detailed to transfer duty at Des Moines,
Iowa.
17 2t>1.79 reported as Cairo and West Point It. P. O.

111 Reo Cairo and West Point R. P. O.

19 3 helpers,
20 1 clerk detailed as relief on this lino and New
Ilaveu and New York K. P. O.
21 Reserve car.
22 7.50
milesCc.)
covered by closed pouch service. (Reo
Table
23 Double daily service, except Rnnday.
21 Car and clerk shown on t ruins 28 and 21.
Reported hist year as Wichita and Kingman,
Kans. ; distance increased 44.31 miles.
28 New service ; not reported last year.

700

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Aa.Statement of railway post-offices in operation

Designation of railway postotiice.

(LiDesupon which railwnypostoflice cars are paid tor, \xt
italics.)

Ms
3J
f!
U
I ~SI->
5

Initial and terminal atations, running from

east to west, north to south, and northwest
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

IS.

S0
to

ii
-Is
5

Milts.
170.83 Williamsport, Banbury, Pa. (No. Central) . . I 6006' 40. kIC
Sunburj, Pa., Baltimore, Md. (No. Central) .] 10002 138 01
6022 218.75
249. 08 Williamsport, Erie, Pa. (Penna.)
141.34 Williamsport, Jersey Shore, Pa. (Beech 8150, (*>
(part)
Creek).
Jersey Shore, Gazzam, Pa. (Becoh Creek) . . . 8112; 116.01
Williainsport and Port Clinton, 121.77 Williamsport, Port Clinton, Pa. (P. and R.) 8014 122.07
Pa.
50.40 Tarborongb, Williamston, N. C. (Albe 13020 33.37
Williamston and Kocky
marle and Raleigh).
Mount, N.C.
Rocky Mount, Tarborough, N. C. (Wilm. 13015 17. SO
and Wcldon).
Wilmington, X. 0., and Jack
494. 14 Wilmington, N. C, Florence, S. C. (W.C. 14002 '110,00
(part)
sonville, Fla.
and A. R R-).
Florence, Charleston, S. C. (N. E. R. R of 14005 102.00
S.O.).
Charleston. S. C, Savannah, Ga.(C. and S. 14004 115.00
Rwy.).
Savannah. Ga., Jacksonville, Fla. (S., F. 15009 171.50
and W. Rwy.).
Wilmington, Del., and Landen20. 38 Wilmington, Del., Landenburgh, Fa. (Bait. 9505 19.
and Ohio).
bnrgh, Pa.
Wilmington and Rutherford2G8.70 Wilmington. Charlotte. N. C. (Car. Cen 13003 18& 52
tral).
ton.
Charlotte, Ruthcrfordton. N. C. (Car. Cen 13008 82.81
tral).
Wilson and Fayetteville. N. C
74.44 Wilson, Fayetteville, N. C. (At. Coast 13027
Line).
74.02j
Winubendonand Palmer, Mass
40.94 Winchendon, Palmer, Mass. (Bos. and 3030 50. U|
Alb'y).
3057 (")
Winchendon and Worcester,
38. 05 Winchendon, Worcester, Mass. (Bos.,B.
k Mass.
and Gard.).
139.80
Winona and Tracy, Minn
229. 43 Winona, Saint Peter, Minn. (Win. and St.
Peter).
Saint Peter, Tracy, Minn. (Win. and St. '26014 91. 25
(part)
Peter).
Worcester, Mass., and Nor
09.72 Worcoster, Mass., Norwich, Conn. (N. Y. 5001 59.68
wich, Conn.
& N. Eng.).
Worcester, Mass., and Provi
44.14 Worcester, Mass., Providence, TL I. (Prov. 400l| 43.92
dence, R. I.
and Wor.).
Minn., Sioux Falls, Dak. "2602o| 6172
Worthington, Minn., and Sioux
Worthin
(put)
Falls, Dak.
(Cbi., P., Minn. & Om.).
Xenia, Ohio, and Richmond,
Xenia, Dayton, Ohio (Pitts., Cin. and St. 21011 16.77
Lou.).
lad.
Dayton, Ohio, Richmond, Ind. (Pitta., Cin. 210301 42.13
and St Lon.).
63.94
Yates City and Ruslivillo, 111.
63. 05 Yates City, Rushville, III. (Chi.. Burl, and
Q'cy)
York and Peach Bottom, Pa. .
40.67 York, Peach Bottom, Pa. (York and P. B.) 6092 40.59
Ypsilanti and Hillsdale, Mich
62.14 Ypsilanti, Hillsdale, Mich. (L. S. &
1 1 clerk, transfer duty at Williamsport, Pa. 7 83 miles reported as Florence and Angnsta R.
One holper Harris burg and Williamsport and 3 reserve
P. O. cars.
return.
9 Department pays for ono line 50-foot and one line
3 Cars and clerks shown on routo 6006.
reserve.
4o-foot cars.
8 In
1 clerk
in Sheffield and Erie R. P. O.
10 1 chief clerk, Charlston. S. C. 1 assistant to
chief clerk Charleston, S. C. 1 transfer clerk,
4 15.80 miles covered by Geneva and Williams
Jacksonville, Fla. 1 transfer clerk, Yoinassee,
port R P. O.
Car and clerk shown on ronto 8150.
S. C. 4 helpers.
Williamtport, l'a., and Balti
more, Md.
Williainsport and Erie, Pa
Williainsport and Gazzam, Fa .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

RAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

701

in the Unittd Slates on June 30, 1887Continued.

a-3
M8
S
PS
u--2

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken fromdi*
vision
schedules). a 9
Date of last
rfadjllstim ill.
c $-1
- -q ol
el
I*
H

Lb:
L 3881 July 1, 1885
U, 371 July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
803 July 1,1885
132 July 1, 1885
37C July 1, 1885
148 July 1, 1885
432 July 1, 1884
8,781 Jnly 1, 1884

4 28. 90
4|24. 71
153j28.
20. 15|
16
l.-.'lS. !l|
4&.
22'14. 001
22 14. 36

8,320 July 1, 1884 27 36

23|27
7,191 July 1, 1884 2 28
a 26
7,442 July 1, 1884 27 H
6 16
72 July 1, 1885 121 17.97
1 20.
512 July 1, 1884
1 17.22
400 Feb.16, 1887
128 Deo. 1,1886 51 2a 13
390 July 1, 1885 46015.68
1, 104 July 1, 1885 505 24.66
3 20.97
5,004 July 1, 1887
2,385 July 1, 1887
3 24.83
6 20.42
1,313 July 1, 1885
8 26.04
1,092 July 1, 1885
36 22.63
462 July 1, 1887 21 20.91

24. 57
23. 65,
24.67
21.06

14.14
15.69
14 30
7828
14 30
78 25
14 30
66/28
1234
6jl9
128,15. 58
2 20. 66
2 17. 28
50 21. 13
453 24.10
508 24.12
4 22.07
4 26.07
9 22.08
7 22.63
33 21. 69
22 21.08

1,258 Jnly 1, 1884

S 25.15 6 18.84
1,005 July 1, 1884
t 24.07 6 21 61
922| July 1, 1887 53 21. 31 54 19.18
302] July 1, 1885
a 15.21 2 15. 21
351 July 1, I - - i 153 23.65 154 24.44
11 Ono of these cars Is a reserve.
" Covered by Peterborough and Worcester R. P.
O., 37.67.
13 The cars used on this lino are also nsed on Peter
borough and "Worcester R. P. O., shown in column 14 that line.
14 1 clerk detailed as transfer clerk at "Worcester,
Mass.
" Whole cars.

15
IE
DC EE
0
3S3S

on
tr = -t:
gB ef> <'<

Insido dimensions of cars or

apartments
(railway postoflice car, in
black figures).
"&hi
Ft. In. Ft. In.
40 0 8 4
40 0
15 0
15 0
7 6
12 0
15 0 8 4
7 0 6 8

112, 574 119. 89

156, 300 124.84
88,479 141.34
76,: 121. 77
31,588 100. 92
300, 722141.18 ",8,
300,722,164. 71 S

8
S

II
12, 758 40.70
168, 2061 179. 13
46, 599
31, 262
23, 819
143, 623

148.88
99.88
76.10
114.71

37, 385 119.44

27,632 8a 28
27,63:
39. 125 125.00
36, 527 116. 70

7 0
7 6
16 0
14 3
10 1
10 0
10 0
(")
162 35 4
12
16
16
16
11
11
14
19

2
4
4
7
9
7
4
2

10
5
0
0

6 10
0 10
9 0
9 0
8 10
7 0
6 0
(")
9 3

6
6
6

9
7

8
8
8
4
4
5

40, 033 127.90

19 4 8 10
*1 12 0 6 7j
25, 459 81.34
8 7 7 0
3j 18 8 7 6
38,900 124.28
8 8 6 9
18l? 2Balance
helpersofbetween
Winona
Kasson,
Minn.
route (164.14
miles)and
covered
by Tracy,
Minn.,
and
Eedfleld,
Dak.,
E.
P.
O.
IB Reserve car.
19 Balance of route (39.65 miles) covered by Sioux
Palls and Salem, Dak., pouch service, (ftee.
Table C".)
" Reserve.

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

702

Table A". Statement of railway post-offices in operation

of
62
t-.'Ei

Designation of railway postoffice.

;Lines upon which railway postwu
oflico cars are paid for, in
az 5 ti4)
italics.)
B.2
"1. |Sf
3

Initial anil terminal stations, running froni

east to west, north to south, ornortbwost
to southeast (with abbreviated title of
railroad company).

mbor
ofroute.

p
fc

Mile*.
Zanesville and Columbus, Ohio 1 5 08. 11 Zancsville, Darlington (n. o.), Ohio (Cin.
ami Muskingum Val.).
Darlington (n. o,), Fnltonham, Ohio (Cola.
and East ).
Fultonham, Thurston, Ohio (Cola & East.).
Thurston, Columbus, Ohio (Tol. and Ohio
Cent. ).
Zanesville and McConnellsvillo, 5 28.75 Zanesville, McConnelsvllle, Ohio (Zanes.
and Ohio Hirer).
Ohio.6

jio
2
nS
^E oi_
m
5

21029
(part)

c)
c)
*21069
27.64
21068 29.58
(part)
21100 28.50

1 it. P.O. service established bet ween Redfield and

bam and Redfleld, Ohio, which is covered by
closed pouches ; distance 6.12 miles.
Columbus, Ohio, .July 27, 1880; distance 62. 30
miles; January 24, 18S7, extended to Zanes * Covered by Dresden and Cincinnati It. P. 0., 4.50
ville, Ohio; increase in distance 11.00 miles.
miles.
Omitting that part of route between FultonTable A.Statement of railway post-offices in operation
RECAPITULATION.

Division.

Total as per report for fiscal

year ended June 30, 1886

Number Whole
number
of
Number
railway of postal
of railway Number
clerks
of
postal
post-office crews. clerks at pointedapto
lines.
work on railway
line*.
lines.
73
150
52
83
118
223
135
32
41
013
871
42

188
329
153
235
405
031
413
105
151
2,610
2,472
138

363
555
244
313
746
974
634
126
448
4,403
4,120
277

407
642
275
344
803
1,040
*(!08
137
482
4,798
4,512
280

Distance, in Miles of
miles run by railroad
over
clerks from which clerks
register to
run.
register.
7, 184. 24
14, 32a 90
8, 827. 58
12, 076. 14
19, 832. 75
33, 745. 17
22, 988. 83
6, 779. 61
7,195.31
130, 958. 53
123, 745. 15
7,213.38

5,097.19
11, 804. 09
5, 076. 69
11,487.37
16, 180. 23
31,639.71
21.902.19
6.340.35
6,180.70
116, 009. 12
110,672.30
5,936.82

* Including 4 acting clerks not borme on rolls of tlio Department.

Total miles of railroad route (including distances from depots to post-offices)
130, 958. 63
Total miles of railroad route over which railway postal clerks run
116, 609. 12
Total miles of railroad routo upon which there is no railroad service by postal clerks..
14, 350. 05
Total annual miles of railway postal servico by clerks (by crews)
107, 067, 613
Total annual miles of railway service, express mail and closed-pouch service
62, 622. 222
Average annual distance run by postal clerks (by crews)....
41,221

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICKRAILWAY POST-OFFICES.

703

in the United States on June 30, 1887Continued.

Inside dimon.
sionsofcars or
apartments
(railway postotfico ears in
black figures).

Average speed per

hour (train num
bers taken from diDate of laet vision|bcheduU-s). r- Z
readjust
ment.
-S
E- s-

11

u1a
P
0
3

Lbs.
778] July 1, 1884

55 24. 54

97| Feb. 9, 1885

5581 July 1, 1884
130 Mar.14,1887

27.18
27. 30
I2 18. 90

Ft In. Ft, In.

12 0 7 0

37, 580

22.50|
26.
2(1. 75
2a 89
1K.B0

57. 50

7 0

0 0

Distance G.50 miles; contract rente not yet es e Balance of route covered by Toledo tfc Charles
ton K. P. O., distanco Ilfl 47 miles.
tablished by Department.
* Balance of route Fultonharn to Redfield, Ohio, G R. P. O. service established on this lino March
6.13
miles,
covered
by
closed-poach
service.
24,
1887.
(See Table Cr.)
in the United State* on June '30, 1887Continued.
RECAPITULATION.
Numbers of cars and apartmeuta.
Annual
miles of
service per "Whole Whole Apart- Apart
Total
formed by cars cars in mcnls ments in cars and
crows. in use. reserve. in use. reserve. apart
ments.
6, 108,058
12, 189,980
5. 808, 175
9,081,202
10, 348, 147
25,742,913
19,392,512
4,836,013
0, 508, 783
107,007,043
100, 923, 910
0, 143, 733

22
37
33
32
31
06
40
18
33
342
350
-8

2
23
9
7
12
17
9
1
10
90
85
5

114
231
73
143
227
324
242
53
09
1, 476
1,362
114

52
118
18
22
01
67
42
3
11
307
407
10

190
409
133
204
334
504
333
75
123
2,204
101

Total
number of
registered
packages
and cases
handled.

Total
through
registered
pouches (in
cluding in
ner regis
tered sacks)
handled.

455, 635, 755 1. lot, 183

730,048,880 2,511,295
299,048,780 1,040,481
419,005,270 1,373,504
1,024,805,900 2, 147, 072
1, 11)1, 179, 190 3,401,074
937, 570, 330 2, 308, 230
181, 870, 310
698, 187
594, 800, 400
921, 543
5, 834, 699, 875 15, 752, 569
5, 329, 521, 475 15, 525,998
505, 169,400
226, 571

71,854
134, 098
67, 503
88,364
109, 529
123, 082
125, 053
32, 737
137,493
950,613
798, 571
152, 642

Total number
of letters and
pieces of ordi
nary mail mat
ter handled.

* Decrease
Total number of letters, pieces of ordinary mail, registered packages, through registered,
pouches, and inner registered sacks bandied
5,851,394,057
Total number of errors in distribution
1, 734, 617
Average annual number of errors inado by each postal clerk
392
Average daily miles run by each postal clerk at work on line
13, 053

704

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL

Table Bb.Statement of steamboat mail service, with postal clerks, in operation

Railway mail service des

ignation.

Contract designation, ter

mini of route.

Contractor.

5
Arkansas City, Ark., and
Vicksburgh, Miss.
Baltimore and Benedict,
Md.
Baltimore and Crisfleld,
Md.

Arkansas City, Ark.,

Vicksbargh, Miss.
10098 Baltimore, Benedict, Md . . Henry Williams
10094 Baltimore, Wilson's Eastern Shore Steamboat
Company.
Wharf, Md.

Baltimore, Md., and Fredericksburgh, Va.

11100 Fredericksburgh, Va., Henry Williams .

Baltimore, Md.

Ball iiuoro and Freeport, 3 11009 Baltimore, Freeport, Md.

Md.
Baltimore, Md. and Nor* :l 1109C Baltimore, Md., Norfolk,
Va.
folk, Va.
Baltimore and Salisbury, 3! 10088 Baltimore, Salisbury, Md.
Md.
Bayou Sara, La., and Baton
30095 Bayou Sara, La., Baton
Rouge, La.
Rouge, r.a.
Cairo, HI., andElmot, Ark. 28099 Cairo, UL, Elmot, Ark...

Charles and Norfolk,

Maryland Steamboat
Company.
Baltimore Steam packet
Company.
Maryland Steamboat Com
pany.
Jno. A. Scuildor .

11094 Cape Charles, Va., Nor New York. Philadelphia

folk, Va.
and Norfolk R. R. Com
pany.

Dt-mopolis, Ala., and Mo

bile, Ala.
Evunsvillo, Ind., and Padncah, Ky.

17098 Domopulis, Ala., Mobile,

Ala.
20099 Evansvillo, Ind., Paducah, F. Hopkins .
Ky. (Ohiorivor).

Falwiuift, Miss., and Vicksburgh, Miss.

Geneva and Watkins, N. Y.

18099 Faisonia, Miss., Vicksburgh, Miss.

0083 Geneva, Watkins, N. T. . . . Seneca Lake Steam Navi
gation Company.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

STEAMBOAT .SERVICE.

705

in the United States at any time daring the year ended June .10, 1887.
sAenrviucael.
of
miles

o. . ao
=
~% Z3
-3a *- .aSi a
2Miloe

a
P

Dimensions
of mail
apartments.
a
a
a3
1
-.3 It
Us 3 a
3

bycrews.
ic
o
~~:
.3B
a3

02, 109 3

7 8

25,584 2
71,200 6

1 13 0 5 0
2 9 0 10 0

1
4

85,280 2

1
1

41,600 2
125. 200 6
43,080 3

1 10 0 3
1 10 6 7
1 10 0 6
1 S 2 10

20,032 C

54,149 3

8 8

9 2
8 0

7 0
0 0

J.
.a
a.|*

mAvirunelreasgo
cNtolucemrbokewsr. daily
of

0
0
0
3

1
2
1

8 0

4 0

8 4

7 0

23,788 0

8 0

7 0

24,900 1
94,307 0

1
3

6 0
9 2

5 0
0 4

1
2

21.73U ' 1
27,231 G

1 (')
1 8 10
1 8 02
1 a 00
1 0 00
4Sp

(') 1
8 02 2
0 03
4 06
5 02
5i G 87

RemarksConnections with railway post-offices

etc.

a
1 85.87 2 Makes all connections at Greenville and Vicksburgb. Miss. Locked ponchos between Greonvillo, Miss., and Arkansas City, Ark.
Connects
at Baltimore with lines centennial that
123.00
1
1
point.
Scrvico
on
this route is performed between Balti
119.
25
1
4
more. Cristleld, ( 1 15 miles) 0 times a week and t wico
a week the residue of the route (TJ3.51) miles),
from May 1 to December 31, aud twice a week
to Cristleld, and once a week the rosidue of the
rouie from January 1 to April 30 in each year.
1 293.50 2 Connects at Baltimore with liues centoring at that '
point, and nt Fredericksburgh with Fredericksoar^h and Orange, and Washington and Wilming
ton R.P.O s. Oneadditional trip porweek between
Baltimore and Tappahannock, distance 233 miles.
1 200.00 1 Connects at Baltimore with lines centering at that
point.
1 200. 00 2 Connects at Baltimore and Norfolk with lines cen
tering at those points.
1 140.00 1 Connocts nt Baltimoro with lines centering at that
point and at Salisbury with Philadelphia and
Crisficld R.P. O.
1 64.00 1 Connects Now Orleans and Marshall, and Mem
phis and New Orleans, It. P. O's, at Baton Rouge,
La,
at Cairo, III., with Cairo, QL and Poplar
1 86.50 2 Connects
BlnfT, Mo.; Cairo, 111., and Torarkana, Ark.;
Cairo, 111., and West Point, Miss.; Cairo, 111.,
and Now Orleans, La. ; Contralia and Cairo, III.;
S i in: Louis, Mo., nndCairo, 111., Vincennes, I in!. ,
and Cairo, 111., and Poducah, Ky.. and Cairo,
111.river lineR. P. O's; at Columbus, Ky.,
with Saint Louis, Mo., and Columbus, R. P. O's ;
at llickman, Ky., with Nashville, Tenn., and
Hickman, Ivy . R.P. O's and Elmot, Ark., with
Gold-dust and Memphis, Tenn., It. P. O. river
lino.
1 70.00 1 Connects Peninsnlar Junction and Cape Charles
R. P. O. ; Norfolk and Lvnchburgh R. P. O. ; Nor
folk and Raleigh R. P. O. ; Norfolk and Kdenton,
It P. O. ; Norfolk and Richmond, R. P. O. ; Nor
folk, Nowport News and Ricbmond, R. P. O.
1 80. CO ! Connects at Demopolis withSelma aud Meridian
R. P. O. Makes all connections at Mobile. Ala.
1 150. Go 2 Connects at Evansville, Ind., with Nashvillo and
Saint Louis, Jasper and Evansville, Lonisvillo
and Evansville, Poorii and Evansville, Terre
Haute and Evansville, Terre Haute, Washington,
and Evansville R. P. O's; at Henderson, Ky.,
wit h Nashville ond Saint Louis R P.O ; at Mount
Vernon, Ind., with Nashvilloond Saint Louis, and
Fort Branch and Mount Vernon R. R.O's; at
Shawneetown, HI., with Flora and Shawneetown,
and McLean and Shawneetown R. P. O's ; at Paducih. Ky., with Poducah and Cairo, Poducah
and Memphis, and Louisville and Poducah It. P.
O's. Ono boat in reserve.
1 70.00 1 1 Mail carried in cabin.
1
Nominal
salary, officer of boat.
Syracuse. Auburn, and Rochester R.P.O.,
1 87.00 o Connects
Canandoiguannd Elmira R. P. 0-, Albany and
Rochester R. P.O .Geneva and Williamsport R.
P. O., Lvons and Sayro R. P. 0.
40

TOG

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table B\Statement of steamboat mail service, w ith postal clerics, in operation

Railway mail seivice des

ignation.

Contract designation, ter

mini of route.

Golddust and Memphis,

Tenn.

Gold-dust,Momphis,Tenn. James Lee..

Greenwood, Kiss., and

Vicksburgh, Miss.
Franklin, Va., and Edenton, N.C.
GalUpolis, Ohio, and Hunt
ington, W. Ta.
Jamestown and Mayvillo,
N.Y.

18100 Greenwood, Miss., Vicks

burgh, Miss.
13097 Edeutbn, N. C, Franklin,' Albemarle Steam Naviga
Ta.
tion Company.
21150 GaUipolia, Ohio, Hunting William Bay
ton, W. Va.
7520 Jamestown, Mayvillo, N. Cbautanqua Lake Steam
Y.
boat Company.

Johnsonville. Tenn., and

Waterloo, Ala.
Louisville, Ky., and EvansTille, Ind.

19097 Johnsonville, Tenn., "Wa W.G.Brown.

terloo. Ala. (Tennesee
river.)
20097 Louisville, Kv., Evans- W. C. Hite .
ville, Ind. (Ohio river.)

McConnollsville and Mari

etta, Ohio.

21H7 McConnollsville, Marietta, K. M. Armstrong.

(Muskingum river.)

Momphis, Tenn., and Ar

kansas City, Ark.
Memphis. Tenn.,and Friars
Point, Mi*8.
Natchez, Miss., and Bayou
Sara, La.
New Orleans, La., and Port
Eads, La.

29097 Memphis, Tenn., Arkan

sas City, Ark.
29098 Memphis. Tenn., Friars
Point. Miss.
30092 Natchez, Miss., Bayou
Sara, La.
30100 New Orleans, La., Port
Eads, La.

New Orleans, La., and Port

Vincent, La.

30097 New Orleans, La., Port

Vinoent, La.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

STEAMBOAT SERVICE.

707

in the United States at any time during the year ended Jane 30, 1807Continued.
DhneiiHtODS
of mail
apartuieuU.

'i

k 13 -J W
RemarksConnodiuna with railway post-offices,
etc

o:
1- y

-- -o
a.a

"A
7 0

I'Ul

3
a
g

'1

(')
8 2

o
0 9

8 3
12 01
7 08
5 07

0
9
6
5
S

0
07
12
00
6

0 3

6 2

G 0
8 0

5 6
6 0

6 0

6 0

6 0
7 9
6 0

0 0
6 6
8 0

(')

Connects at Elmot. Ark., with Cairo, III., ami

Elmot, Ark., R. P. O., river line; it Memphis,
'1 i mi.; with Chattanooga and Memphis. Tonn. ;
Bowling Green, Kv., and Memphis. Teun.; l'adncah, Ky., and Memphis, Tenu. ; Kansas City,
Mo., and Memphis. Tenn. ; Memphis, Tenn., and
Little Kock, Ark. ; Memphis, Tenn., and Grounda,
Miss.; Memphis, Tenn., and New Orleans, La ;
Memphis, Tenn., and Tupelo, Miss.j Memphis,
Tonn., and Arkansas City, Ark., river lino; and
Memphis, Tenn., and Friar's Point, Miss., river
line, R. P. O'e.
1 Mail carried in cabin.
80. 50
1 Nominal salary, officer of boat.
Connects at Edenton with Norfolk and Edenton R.
108. 00
I*. O., and at Franklin with Norfolk and Raleigh
R. P. O.
Connects at Huntington with Clifton Forge and
91-001
Ashland R. P. O.
1 Service for two months only.
84. 00
3 One acting clerk additional.
Connects Buffalo and Pittsburgh R.P.O. ; Buffalo
and Kent R. P. O.
Connects at Johnsonville, Tenn., with Nashville
and Hickman K. P. O. These clerks are also
rlerks of the steamboats on which they ran. Two
boats in reserve.
Connects at Louisville, Ky.,with Chicago antl Louis
145. 18:
ville, Cincinnati and Louisville, Cincinnati, North
Vernon and Louisville, Cincinnati and Nashville;
Louisville and Bardstown, Louisville and Patlu
cab, Louisville and Knoxville; Lonisville am.
Bloonifleld, Louisville and Saint Louis, Lexing
ton and Lonisville, and Indianapolis and Louis
ville R. P. O's. ; at West Point, Ky., with Louis
ville and Paducah R. V. O. ; at Rockputt, Ind.,
with branch of Louisville, Evansville and Saint
Loais Railroad; at Owensboro, Ky., with
Owensboro', and Russellvillo R. P. 0. ; at Evans
ville, Ind., with Evansville and Paducah. Nash
ville and Saint Louis. Jasper and Evansville. Pe
oria and Evansville, TerTe Haute and Evansville,
and Torre Haute, Washington and Evansville R.
P. O's.
This line was formerly the Zanesvillo and Marietta
02. 78
R. P. O. (steamboat sen ice). March 24, 1887, cur
tailed to end at MeCnnuellsville, Ohio. Decrease
in distance 29.25 miles. K. P. O. service estab
lished between Zanesviile and McConnellsville,
Ohio. See Zanesville and McConnellsville R. P. ( >.
(Tablo A*.) Clerk makes six round trips be
tween Marietta and Meeting Point, near McCon
nellsville, Ohio. Transfers mail froui north to
south bound boat. Connects at Mai ietta. Ohio,
with Grafton and Cincinnati, Parkersbnrgh nnd
Cincinnati, Toledo and Marietta, and Marietta
and Amesville R. P. O's.
Makes all connections at Memphis, Tenn. Con
ICS. 33
nects Fort Smith and Leland R.P. O. at Arkan
sas City, Ark.
Makes all connections at Memphis, Tenn.
111 0(
1 110. Ol 1 Makes all connections at Natchez, Miss.
1 79.00 miles. New Orleans to Burns. La., six times
99. 50
a week; 37.00 miles, Buias to Port Eads, La.,
three times a week ; 12.00 miles, side snpplv
Pilot Town, La., one time a week. Makes ail
connections at New Orleans, La.
70.00 1 1 Mail carried in cabiu. Makes all connections at
New Orleans, La.

708

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Bb. Statement of steamboat mail service, with postal alerts, in operation

Railway mail servico des

ignation.

Contract designation, ter

mini of route.

Contractor.

Norfolk and Richmond, Vn.

Padacah Ky., and Cairo.Hl .

11089 Norfolk, Richmond, Va . . Virginia Steamboat Com

pany.
20100 Padncah, Ky.. Cairo, 111. F. Hopkins
(Ohio river).

Palntka, Fla., and Drayton

Island, Fla.
Parkersburg, W. Va.,Pomeroy, Ohio.
Portland and Astoria, Oreg.

1G0SO Palatka, Fla., Drayton Is

land. Fla.
12099 Parkersburgh. W. Va., J. W. Williams and B. F.
Maddy.
Pomeroy, Ohio.
44100 Portland, Astoria, Oreg... Oregon Railway and Navi
gation Company.

Portsmouth and Cincinnati

Ohio.

Portsmouth, and Cincin Cincinnati, Portsmouth,

nati, Ohio (Ohio river). Big Sandy and Pomeroy
Packet Company.

Port Townaend and Tacoma. Wash.

43099 Tacoma, Port Townsend, Washington Steamboat and

Wash.
Transportation Company.

Rome, Ga., and Gadsden,

17100 Rome, Ga., Gadsden, Ala.

Schome and Port Townsend, Wash.

Selnta, Ala., and Mobile,
Ala.
Ticonderoga and Lake
Gcorgi\ N. Y.
Vicksburgh. Miss., and
Natchez. Mis*.
Vicksburgh, Miss., and
New Orleans, La.

43097 Port Townbend, Sehome, J. C.Brittain.

Wash.
17097 Selma, Ala., Mobile, Ala.
G984 Ticonderoga,Lake George, Cbamplain Transportation
N. Y.
Company.
Miss.,
Nat30091 Vioksbnrgh,
chijz. Miss.
30090 Vicksburgh, Miss., New
Orleans, La.

Whatcom and Soattlo,

Wash.

43098 Seatilc, Whatcom, Wash. Oregon Railway and Navi

gation Company.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICESTEAMBOAT SERVICE.

709

n the United States at any time during the year ended June 30, 1837Continued.
Dimensions
of mail
apartments.
ab. to.
.1

1
B8
4J od

RemarksConnections with railway post-offices,

etc

CJ3
5-9

D 8
6 0

3 2
6 0

150.00
102, 42

10 0

0)
5 8

8O.O1
87. GOj

6 A
8 3
8 0
0 0

n ii
A 3

7 0
7 0
103. 33
140. 00

7 10
(')
D 00

w
A 1

102. 66
80. 00

s
1

8 G
(')

8 0
m

100.00
134. 6C

39. 93C| 3

12 0

5 A

128. 00

Connects nt Norfolk and Kichmond with linos ceu1 1 i ni l' at those points.
Connects nt Padncah, Ky., with Louisville and Padnenh, Paducah and Memphis, and Evansvillo
and Paducah R. P. 0>; at Cairo, 111., with Cairo,
and New Orleans, Cairo and Elmont, Cairo and
Poplar Bluffs. Cairo and Texarkana, Cairo and
West Point, Centralia and Cairo, Saint Lonis
and Cairo, and Cairo and Vincennos R P. O's.
1 Mail carried in cabin. Connects Jacksonville and
Tampa R. P. O. at Palatka, Fla,
This line discontinued March 7, 1887, service lieIns
taken up by the Wheeling and Point Pleasant
RP. O.
Connects at Kalnma, Wash., with Tacoma and
Portland R.P.O.; at Portland. Oreg., with Helena
and Portland R P.O., Portland and Ashland R.
P. O., Portland and Coburg R P. O., and Portland
and Corvallis R P. O.
One clerk makes three round trips perweek between
Portsmouth and Cincinnati, Ohio, and one clerk
makes three round trips per week between Mnysville, Ky., and Cinnlnnati, 63.50 miles; ah*o three
round trips per week between Portsmouth and
Cincinnati. Ohio, by closed ponches; connects at
Portsmouth, Ohio, with Columbus and Ashland,
Ilamden and Portsmouth, and Portsmouth and
Cincinnati R. P. O's. Connects at Ma3'sville, Ky.,
with Maysvillo, Paris and Cincinuatt R 1*. O.
Connects at Cincinnati, Ohio, with Chicago and
Cincinnati, Chicago, Richmond and Cincinnati,
Cincinnati and Chattanooga, Cincinnati, llamilton and Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Livingston,
Cincinnati and Louisville, Cincinnati and Nash
ville, Cincinnati, North Vernon and Louisville,
Cincinnati and Saint Louis, Cleveland and Cin
cinnati, Columbus and Cincinnati, Dresden and
Cincinnati, Doddn and Cincinnati, Fort Wayne
and Cincinnati, Georgetown ami Cincinnati. Giafton and Cincinnati, Grand Rapids and Cincinnati,
Kent and Cincinnati, Maysvillo, Paris and Cin
cinnati, Parkersbnrgh andCincinnuti, Pittsburgh
and Cincinnati, Portsmouth and Cincinnati, and
Toledo and Cincinnati R P. O's.
Connects at Tacoma with Tacoma and Portland R.
P. O., and at Port Townsend with Sehomo and
Port Townsend R P. O., at Seattlo with What
com and Seattlo R. P. O.
Connects Chattanooga and Macon and Rome and
Selma R P. O's. at Rome, Ga.
Connects Chattanooga and Meridian R. P. O. at
Gadsden. Ala.
Connects at Port Townsend with Port Townsend
and Tacoma R P.O. Reported in 1880 as Semiabmoo and I'ort Townsend.
1 Mails carried in cabin.
2 Nominal salary, officer of boat.
1 Closed-pouch service 4} months.
*One acting clerk additional.
Connects Rouse's Point and Albany R P. O.
Makes all connections at Vicksburgh and Natchez,
Miss.
1 Mail carried in cabin.
'Nominal salary, oflicer of boat.
Makes nil connections at Vicksburgh, Miss., and
New Orleans, La, .
Connects at Seattle with Port Townsend and Ta
coma R P.O. Reported in 1880 as Sehomo and
Seattlo R. P.O.

710

REPORT OK THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Bb. Statement of steamboat mail service, with postal clerks, in operation during
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1.^87Continued.
EECAPITULATION.
Division.

Total Total Miles of Annnal

Number number
number route ran miles ruu
of lines. of crows. of
clerks. by clerks. by crews.

Third
Fifth
Sixth
Eighth
Ninth
Total
Totals as per report for fiscal
year ended Juno 30, 1886

Number
of mai 1
ap a rtments.

4
10
IS
6
2
4

2
14
18
13
3
6

*3
14
18
13
3
0

142.50
1, 586. 00
2, G39. 25
742.64
279. 50
475.00

65, 139
656, G70
549, 856
390, 400
87.4S4
213, 198

9
14
21
15
8
6

41
43

SO
01

57
61

5. 8C4. W
5,951.53

1, 868, 747
1,854,281

71
62

86.64

114, 466

t9

Total miles of route

Total niinual miiea of service
Average aimaal distance run by crews
*Exclnsivo of 2 acting clerks, additional.

5, $64. 89
1, 868, 747
33, 370
t Increase.

"itta

712

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in doted pouches upon railroads and parts
June

Initial and terminal stations

ronningoast to vent, north
to sooth, and northwest to
southeast
|
Division.
*

Aberdeen and Bowdle, Dak

Nruomtbe.r
of
Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.
mini of route.

0 '26010 Hastings, Minn., Ipswich, Chicago, Milwaukee and St.

(part) Dak.
Paul.

Aberdeen and Muldon, Miss... 4 18007 Muldon, Aberdeen, Miss

Mobile and Ohio R. R
1 Adelphi and Kingston, Ohio. 5 21090 Adelphi, Kingston, Ohio . . . Cincinnati, Hoclting Valley
and Huntington.
Alameda and San Francisco, 8 46020 San Francisco, Alameda, Central Pacific K. R.
Cal.
Cal.

Albany and Broadhead, Wis. - g 23044 Broadhead, Albany, Wis ... Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul.
8 44000
Albany and Taquiua, Oreg
Oregon Pacific.
Albiaand Centorville, Iowa... 6

27093 Albia, Relay (n.o.), Iowa... Centerville, Moravia and

Albia.
28015 Relay (n.o.), Centorville, Keokuk and Western.
(part) Iowa,

Alden and Kldora Jet., Iowa.. 8 27088 Eldora Jet, Alden, Iowa . . . Chicago, Iowa and Dakota.

Alma and Plainviow, N. C... 3 13017 Alma, Plainviow, N. C

Alamosa and Del Norte, Colo. . 7 38011 Alamosa, Del Norte, Colo. . . Denver and Rio Grande
9 24ono East Saginaw, Ithica, Mich. Detroit, Lansing and North'Alma and Ithaca, Mich..
(part)
ern.
Alpenaand Black River, Mich . 8 24057
(part)
Alta
Bingham Junction
(n. o.and
), Utah.
Alton Junction (n.o.) anil Al
ton, 111.
lericns and Lumpkin, Ga ..
>ua and Henrietta, Pa
and Covington, Ind

s 41000 Bingham Junction, Alta,

Utah.
5 23001 Alton Junction (n. o.) and
Chicago and Alton Junc
tion (I), o.), III.
4 15050 Americus, Lumpkin, Ga

2 8036
5 22047 Attica, Covington, Ind

Detroit, Bay City, and Al

pena.
Denver and Rio G rando
Rwy.
Indianapolis and St. Lonis. .
Americns, Preston
Lumpkin R. R.

and

Wabash, St. Louis and Pa

cific.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

713

of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation during the. fiscal year ended
30, 1887.
Amiles
senrvuicael.
of

Ntrips
round
ofumber

Nofpuoexmabcehres
1

Aweight
ofmailverage
whole
ddaily.
istance

changed
daily.
week.per

s
O
s
3

I
Remarks.
H
o

50.87 41,515

10 July 1,1887

9.50 13, 870

11.17 0,054
H.20 25, 533

14
0
7

4 July 1.1884
12 Any. 19, 1880
18 July 1,1880

7.00 4,737
85.10 19, 310

0
<

0 July 1,1887
32 Sept. 24, 1880

24.50 15,374
(')

10 July 1,1887
July 1,1887

20.70 33,503

12

10 July 1,1887

12.88 8,003
31.85 19,938
7.20 9,014

0
0
12

4 July 1, 1884
14 July 1,1880
6 July 1,1884

8,044

a Mar. 30, 1887

18.40 13, 432

0 July 1,1880

5,190

12

4 July 1,1887

38.78 24, 270

27.02 34, 9.-.0
14.91 18,007

0
tt
12

10 Apr. 5,1880
38 July 1,1885
8 June 2,1884

22.22

4.15

Pound*.
2.JI7T Snpplied by Aberdeen, Dak., and by Ortonvlllo,
Udd,, and Mitchell, Dak., R, 1*. O. ' Connects at
Aberdeen, Dak., with Eltenrialo and Aberdeen,
Dak., pouch service, and with Oakea, D;ik., and
Hawarden, Iowa, and Ortonvlllo, Minn., and
Mitchell. Dak., It. P. O's.
'Balance of routo covered by Hastings and Co
logne, Minn. ; ' Minneapolis, Minn., and Fargo,
Dak., and Ortonville, Minn., and Mitchell, Dak.,
RP.O's (See Table A.)
230
118 1 Railroad service established August 19, 1880.
231 Seven round trips per week between Oakland Piet
(n. o.) and Alameda (7.79 miles), 31 trips inward be
tween Alameda and San Francisco. Supplied by
local trains from San Francisco over rout* 40031.
Pouches returned via this route. Connects at
Oakland Pier with Ogden, Utah, and San Fran
cisco, Col., R P. O.
129 Supplied by liroadhcad. Win., and by Milton and
Mineral Point, Wis., R. P. O.
224 Now servioe. Supplied by initial nnd terminal of
fices, and pouches exchanged with Corvallis
Connects with Portland and Ashland, and Port
land and Corvallis R P. O'a at Albany and Cor
vallis.
131 Distance (2.0 miles) covered by Keokuk and
Humeston.
419 Iowa R P.O. (See Tablo A'.) Supplied by Initial
and terminal offices. Connects at Albia, Iowa,
with Burlington and Council Bluffs, Iowa, and
Mason City and Albia, Iowa, R P. O's, and at
Centerviilo. Iowa, with Davenport, Iowa, and
Atchison, Kans., and Keokuk and Humeston,
Iowa, R P. O's.
103 Supplied by Eldora, Iowa, and by Tama and Hawardon R P. O. Connects at Eldora, Iowa, with
Mason City and Albia, Iowa, R. P. O. : at Iowa
Falls with Dubuque and Sioux City, Iowa, and
with Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Watertown, Dak.,
R P. O's.
04 Connects Wilmington and Rutherfordton R. P. O.
at Alma.
219 Connects at Alamosa, Colo., with Pueblo and Silverton, Colo., R. P. O.
527 'Connects at Alma. Mich., with East Saginaw and
Howard City, R. P.O.
'Balance of route (38.78 miles) covered by East
Saginaw and Howard City R. P. O.
055 1 Balance of route (82.28 miles) covered by the lllack
River and Alger R P. O.
R P. O. service extended from Black River to Al
pena September 20, 1888, the lino to ho known as
the Alpena and Alger R. P. O. (Soe Table A*.)
30 Connects at Bingham Junction with Denver, Colo.,
and Ogden, Utah, R. P. O. Supplied by Salt
Lake City.
109
101
407 Connects at Altoona with Now York and Pitts
burgh R. P. O.
30

714

REPORT OE THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Amesbury and East Salisbury,

Contract designation, tor- Corporate title of company.

uiini of route.

3007 East Salisbury, Amosbury, Boston and Maine E. E

Anderson and Noblesville, Ind.

Andersonville and Buena
Vista, Ga.
Angelica and 01can, N. Y
j
Auglesea Junction and Anglesea, N. J.
Anniston and Sylacauga, Ala..
Ansonia and New Haven,
Conu.

22037 Anderson, Noblesville, Ind.

15047 Amlersonville, Buena
Vista, Ga.
60,"9 Oloan, Angelica, N. V
7uUl Anglesea Junction, Anglesea, N. J.
17029 Anniston, Sylacauga, Ala .
5017 New Haven, Ansonia, Conn

ArteBia and Starkeville, Miss

Ashburnham and Ashburnhain Depot, Mass.
Ashland and Mil ford, Mass . .

1S015 Artesia, Starkeville, Miss.. Mobile and Ohio E. E

3070 Ashbumham, Ashburnham Ashburnham K- H
Depot, Mass.
Hopkinton E. E
Milford, Ashland,

A too Junction and Glassborough, N. J.

Atlantic and Griswold, Iowa. .

7u::j A t c o Junction, Glassbor- Williamstown

ongh, N. J.
27054 Atlantic, Griswold, Iowa. . Chicago, Hock Island and
Pacific.

Atlantic Highlands and Hop

ping, N. J7
Atlantio and West Quincy,
Mass.
Atoka and Lehigh, Ind. Ter . . .
Auburn and Hope, R. I
Auburn and Warwick, E. I
Aubnrndalo Station (n. ).
and Newton Lower Falls,
Mass.
Audubon and Atlantic, Iowa .

7010 Hopping (n. o.), Atlantic

Highlands, N.J.
30C3 Atlantic, west Quincy,
Mass.
32001 Atoka, Lehigh, Ind. Ter...
4003 Auburn, Hope, B. I
4010 Auburn, Warwick, E. I
3027 Aubnrndalo Station (n. o.),
and Newton Lower Falls,
Mass.
27044 Atlantic, Audubon, Iowa . .

Central E.B. of NewJersey.

Old Colony B. E

Aurora and Hastings, Nebr .

34044 Aurora, Hastings, Nebr.

Burlington and Mo. Elver,

in Nebr.

Avoca and Carson, Iowa

2706S Avoca, Carson, Iowa.

'Bad Axe and East Saginaw,

Mich.

240,'4 Bad Axe, East Saginaw, Saginaw, Tuscola and Hu

Mich.
ron.

Midland
Buona Vista E. E
Lack, and Pitts
West Jersey
Anniston and Atlantic B. E
New Haven and Derby E.E

Missouri Pacific
New York, Providence aDd
Boston E. E.
N. York, Prov., and Boston
E.E.
Boston and Albany E. E
Chicago, Bock Island and
Pacific.

leago,
Pacific.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

715

part of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, $-c.Continued.

s>
3

ofroute.
leg

&0
1
%maS
m

SI

a
"3a
a
4

11
.a
a
A A

ofpjomex-nbchrea
cbam-d
daily.

Is

4. 49 11,242

24

19.9(1 12,495
26.03 10, 470

0
c

40. o:i 5M, 943 . 12

5.25 6,573 12
53.30 '52, 183 '6
13.27 3.1, 228 24

U
?i
*s
me

&

Remarks.

. H

'-1 Jul}' 1,1885 Pounds.

353 Amosbury*exchanges pouches with Salisbury, New
buryport, Boston, Bangor and Boston R.P.O.,
Bangor mid Boston It. P.O. (S. R,),and Newburyport and Boston 11. P. O.
8 July 1,1884
S3
S Aug. 5, 18S5
98
211
4
10
r,'>

July 1, 1885
July 1, 18S5
Oct 1, 1834
July 1, 1885

11. BO 16. 936

2.W 4,920

14
18

1'. July 1, 1884

10 July 1,18*5

11.89 14, 836

12

16 July 1, 1885

17.71 22,173
15.20 19,030

12
12

6 July 1, 18S5
16 July 1, 1887

1,940
4,594

0
12

4 Apr. 26,1886
12 July 1, 1885

an 5,077
10.62 13, 298
7.70 9,640
2.09 8,925

6
12
12
18

2
20
4
111

25.93 32,464

12

82 July 1,1887

29.84 18,686

8 Mar. 7,1887

17.80 22,285

12

24 July 1,1887

68.23 14,972

12

24 Aug. 1,1884

3.10
3.67

a
M
33
a
"55
it

July
July
May
July

1, 1886
1, 1885
1,1885
1,1885

130
79 Connects at Anglcsea Junction with Philadelphia
and Capo May R. P. O.
74 1 12 trips a week, Anniston to Talladega, Ala., 30
miles.
565 New Haven exchanges pouches with Ansonta, Bir
mingham, Derby, Orange, Tyler City, Waterbury, Seymour and West Winstead, and Bridge
port K.P. O's. Boston, Springfield and New York
IC P. O. exchanges pouches with Anson hi, Bir
mingham, and Derby.
351
123 Ashburnhara exchanges ponchos with Boston, Bos
ton and Tray R. P. O., and Essex Junction and
Boston K. P. O.
75 Ashland exchanges pouches with Hayden Row, and
Hopkinton. Boston exchanges pouches with Hopkiuton and Milford.
87
207 Supplied by initial and terminal offices, and by
West Liberty and Council Bluffs, Iowa, K. P. O.
Connects at Griswold, Iowa, with Griswold and
lied Oak, Iowa, K. P. O.
75
90 Boston exchanges pouches with East Milton and
West Quincy. Extra round trip daily to East
Milton,
32 Connects at Atoka, Ind. Ter., with Hannibal, Mo.,
and Denuison, Tex., R. P. O.
252 Providence exchanges nouebes with Howard, Pontiac, Phrenix, Fiskdalo, and nope.
55 Providence, R, I., exchanges pouches with War
wick.
104 Newton Lower Falls exchanges pouches with Anbumdale and Boston.
Supplied
by Initial and terminal offices and by West
277
Liberty and Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. P.O. Con
nects at Audubon, Iowa, with Manning and Au
dubon, Iowa, pouch service, and at Atlantic, Iowa,
with Atlantic aud Griswold, Iowa, pouch service.
96 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
nt Hastings, Nebr., with Hastingsand Red Cloud,
Nebr., pouch service, and with Omaha and McCook, Nebr., R. P. O. Connects at Aurora, Nebr.,
with Central City and Aurora, Nebr., pouch serv
ice, aud with Nebraska City aud Broken Bow,
Nebr., R. P. O.
219 Supplied by initial and terminal offices and by West
Liberty and Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. P.O. Con
nects at Carson, Iowa, with Carson and Hastings,
Iowa, pouch service, and at Avoca, Iowa, with
Harlan and Avoca, Iowa, pouch service.
137 1 Connects at East Saginaw with Bay City, Wayne,
and Detroit, Bay City and Jackson, East Saginaw
and Howard City, East Saginaw and Port Hu
ron, Ludington and Toledo, and Manistee and
East Saginaw R. P. O's.
Order August A, 1 886, from August 25, 1886, extend
service from Bay Port to Bad Axo, iucreasine dis
tance 21.26mile*. R. P. O. service established Sep
tember 11, 1886,

716

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table C.,Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to went, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, tor* Corporate title of company.

mini of route.
a

Bniconv Falls and Lexington,

Va.
Baldwin and Louisa, La
Ballston and Schenectady, N.
Y.
Baltimore and Brooklyn, Md . .
Bangor and Bethlehem, i'a . .
Barncgut City and Bsrncgat
City Junction, N.J.
Bameevillo and Thumaston,
Ga.
Ba,rtow and Mojave, C;d

11029 Balcony Falls, Lexington,

Va.
30015 Baldwin, Louisa, La
col:.-) Schenectady, Ballston, N. T
10022 Baltimore, Brooklyn, Md . . .
8046 Iiethlehem, Bangor, Pa
7IC.U Barnegat City, Barnegat
City Junction, N. J.
15019 Bameevilla, Thomaston, Ga
460-12 Mojave, Baistow, Cal

Richmond and Alleghany.

lir.rton and Saint Clairsvillc,

Ohio.
Bartos and Pottstown, Pa
Baton Kongo Junction (u. o.)
snd Baton Rouge, La.
Battle Mountain and Austin,
Nev.
iky Sc. a:id Ashland June-*
Buyncld
tiou, Wis.
Btvyhead Junction and Whit
ing, N. J.
Beach liaven and Tnckerton,
N.J.
Rear Creek Junction (n. o. )
and Morrison, Colo.
Beaumont and Sabine Pass,
Tel.
Belleville and East St. Louis,
III.
Bellevilleand Lawrenceburgh,
Kans.

St. Clairsvillo, Barton, Ohio

80.-.7 Pottstown, Bartos, Pa
30013 Baton BongeJunction (n. o.),
Baton Rouge, La.
4.-.0C3 Buttle Mountain, Austin,
Nov.
Hudson, Bayfield, Wis
(part)
Whiting, Bayhead Junction,
N. J.
7032 Whiting, Beach Haven, N. J
(part)
Bear Creek Junction (n. o.),
Morrison, Colo.
31040 Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
Tex.
East St. Loals, Belloville,
111.
Belloville, Lawrencebnrgh,

St Clairsville
Philadelphia and Reading .
Missouri Pacific Rwy
Novada Central R. R
Chicago, St. Paul, M.Bneapolia and Omaba.
Philadelphia and Long
Branch.
Tuckorton

Bellmont and Jefferson, 6a

Bcm-dict and Coyvillo,
Boore and Tyrone, Pa
Berkeley and West Oakland,
Cat.
Berlin and Garrett, Pa
Bermuda Hundred and Wintorpock,Springs
Va. and Buchan
liorrieu
an, Mich.

Gainesville Jefferson and

1504o Bellmont, Jefferson, Ga
Southern R R.
Benedict, CoyviUe, Kans . . . Chicago, Kansas and West
ern.
Pennsylvania
8113 Tyrone, Benore, Pa
46024 West Oakland, Berkeley, Central Paciflo R. R
Cal.
Baltimore and Ohio
8090 Berlin, Garrett, Pa
11017 Bermuda Hundred, Win- Brighthope Rwy
terpock, Va.
24050 Berrien Springs, Buchanan, St. Joseph Valley
Mich.

Beulah and Elkadcr, Iowa .

27023 Beulah, Elkadcr, Iowa

Bingham Junction (n. o.) and

Bingham Canyon, Utah.
Birmingham and Pratt Minos,
Ala.
Birmingham and Whiting,
N. J

Morgan's La. and Tex. R. R.

and S. S. Co.
DbL and Hud. Canal Co. . . .
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadelphia and Reading .
Pennsylvania...
Central R. R. of Georgia.. .
Atlantic and Pacific R R. .

Denver, South Park and Pa

cific.
Sabine and East Texas
Illinois and St Louis
Junction City and Fort
Kearney.

Chicago, Milwaukee and

St. Paul.
41004 Bingham Junction, Bing Denver and Rio Grande
Western Rwy.
ham Canyon, Utah.
17023 Birmingham, Pratt Mines, Pratt Coal and Coke Com
Ala.
pany.
7il(i'S Whiting. Birmingham, N. J. Pennsylvania

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

717

parttof railroads ovcru-hich no railway pout-offices run, in operation, tfcContinued.

route.
"Mo
09
3E
a

0i
1

a
"3
a

tIrips
sn
J >.
11
, o
fc re
jaz - *.a
Sa sa
A v,

A
;=>3
2 _
23
-a
o

re
O

22.13 27, 707

in

31 July 1,1885

13.25
li.20
7.00
31.48
8.!<4
10.53
71 30

9,540
19, 030
8, 764
39,413
11,293
20, 496
52. 049

A
12
12
12
12
12
7

4
14
4
10
6
8
8

July 1, 1884
July 1, 1886

4.35
13.22
3.50
93.15
'21. 34

5,446
16, 531
20, 805
29,003
13, 359

12
12
21
3
6

8
16
6
<
4

Mar. 16, 1885

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1886
July 1, 1886
July 1, 1887

28.89 36, 170

7.50 2,345

12
12

12 July 1, 1885
8 July 1, 1885

9, 961 (')

4 July 1, 1886

9,738

4 July 1, 1886

15.00 10, 950

2 July 1,1887

17.13 23,228

13

14 July 1,1886

13.51
10.98

8, 457
0,873

6
6

2 July 1,1884
4

2:.. oi
5.20
8.43
28.01
11.07

32, 063
10, 300
10, 554
17,910
5,181

12
10
12
a
12

20
16
4
6
4

19.52 12, 219

20 July 1,1887

17.33 12, 6M
6.74 8,438
18.75 23,475

7
12
12

4
4 July 1,1884
12 July 1,1885

9.55
31.21

July
July
Aug.
July

July
July
July
July
July

1,1886
1,1885
2,1880
1, 1884

1, 1S85
1,1886
1, 1885
1, 1885
1,1884

h
&MaID>
5 2
PS
11

Remarks.

Toundt.
251 Connects Richmond. Lynchbnrgh, and C 1 i f t o n
Forgo R.P.O. at Balcony Falls, anil Baltimore
and Lexington R. P. O. at Lexington.
35
194
49 Supplied by closed pouches from Baltimore, Md.
195
149
1,873 109.42 miles of route covered by Albuquerque, X.
Mex., and Los Angeles, OaL, It. 1*. O. (See Table
A", 7th Div.) Connects at Mojavc with San Fran
cisco Md Los Angeles R. P. O.
56
109
106
194 Connects at Battle Mountain with Odgen, Ut-ih,
and San Francisco, Cal., R. P. O.
1, 142 'Balance of route covered by Ashland, Wis., and
Saint Paul, Minn., R. P. O. (See Table AM
34
292 'Balance of route (29.70 miles) covered by Whiting
andTuckertonR-P.O. (See Table A'.) Service
3 months eah year.
81 'Trains 13 times a week east, and 7 times a week
west bound. Trains run into Denver, Colo., direct
from Morrison, Colo.
43 Connects at Beaumont, Tex., with Rockland and
Beaumont Tex., and Now Orleans, La., and
Houston, Tex., R. P. O's.
79 Supplied by Saint Louis, Mo., and transfer clerk at
East Saint Louis, 111. Connects with lines cen
tering at East Saint Louis, III.
157 Trains run from BelleviHe to Concordia, Kans.,
and there connect with Atchison and Leuora,
Sana.. R. P. O. ; Table Rock, Nobr., and Concor
dia, Knus., R. P. O., and Concordia and Junction
City, Kans.. R. P. O.
48
Now service : not reported hist year. Connects at
Benedict. Kans., with Kansas City, Mo., and
Wellington, Kans., R. P.O.
92
220 Supplied by Oakland, San Francisco and Ogden,
Utah, and San Francisco, Cal., R. P. O.
20
20 Connects Washington and Wilmington R. P. O. at
Chester.
147 'Connects at Buchanan Mich., with Detroit and
Chicago, and Detroit, Three Rivers, and Chicago
R. P. O's.
^
Order issued October 20, 1888, discontinuing this
service from October 26, 1886.
182 Supplied by initial and terminal offices, and by Chi
cago, 111., McGregor, Iowa, and Saint Paul Minn.,
R. P. O.
Supplied by Salt Lake City.
46
87

718

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail terrice performed in closed pouches upon railroadt and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.
=
V
Black River Junction (n. o.)
and Stuck, Wash.
Black Rock and Buffalo, X. Y .
Blackville and Barnwell, 8. C. .
Blanchester anil Hillsborough,
Ohio.
Iiloomfleld anil Titnsville, Pa. .
Eloosburgh and iloytville. Pa.
Bine Spring (n-o.) and New
Smyrna, Fla.
Blueatone Junction (n. o.) and
lit amwell, W. Va.
Boerne and San Antonio, Tex .
Bolles Junction (n.o.) and Riparia. Wash.
Eon.-.e Torre and Summit, Mo.

i
a
*-9
s
Ss

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

43012
8128
14019
21017
8068
8020
(pa rt )
10004
12018
7 31058
c 43010

Black River Junction,

Stuck, Wash.
Buffalo. Black Rock. X. T..
Blackville, Barnwell (ch.),
ac.
Blanchester, Hillsborough,
Ohio.
Bloomfleld, Titnsvflle, Pa . .
Elmira, X. Y., Iloytville,Pa.
J. T. and K. W. Junction
(n.o), New Smyrna, Fla.
Blnestone Junction (n.0),
BramwelL W. Va.
Boerne, San Antonia, Tex ..
Bolles Junction, Riparia,
Wash.
7 28043 Bonne Terra, Summit, Mo ..
t
2
4
5
'-'
2
i

Paget Sound Shore R. R...

N.Y.C. andlLR
Barnwell R. R
Cm'ri, Washington, and
Baltimore.
Buff., N. Y. and Phila
N. Y., L. E. and W
Blue Springs, Orange City
and Atlantic R. R.
San -Antonio and Aransas
Pass.
Greg. Rwy. and Xavig. Co. .

Boston and Cook Street Sta 1

tion (n. o.), Mass.

3074 Boston, Cook Street Station Boston and Albany R R ... .

(n.0.), Mass.

1
Boston and Dedham, Mass
Boston and Waltham, Maaa. . . . 1

3036 Boston, Dedham Mass

Boston and Providence R. R
3072 Boston, Waltham, Maaa ....

7 38020 Boulder, Sunset, Colo

Greeley, Salt Lake and Pa
Boulder and Sunset, Colo
cific
Boulder Creek and Felton, Cal H 46045 Felton, Boulder Crack, Cal . . South Pacifio Coast R. R. . . .
Boundary Line (n. o.) and 1
1 Boundary Line (n. o.) and New Brunswick Railway . . .
Presque Isle, Me.
Presque Isle, Me.

21070 Tontogany, Bowling Gn r v,

Bowling Green and Tontogany,
Ohio.
Ohio.
Bradford Junction and Sala _ 6102 Rochester, Salamanca, N". Y Buffalo, Rochesterand Tittebargh.
manca, N. Y.
Braintree Junction (n. o.) and l 3064 Braintree Junction (n .o.),
Kingston Station (n. o.),
Kingston Station (n. o.),
Mas*.
Mass.

Brandon and Markeson, Wis. . < 25055 Brandon, Markeson, Wis...

Brandvwine and Mechanics10025 Bramlywine, Mechanicsville, Md.
Tille. Md.
6100 Abington Station, EreadysBrcadvsville and Abington
ville.
Pa.
Station. Pa.
8007
Bridgton and Bridgton Junc i
22 Bridgton Junction (n. o.)
and Bridgton, Me.
tion (n. o.), Me.

Chicago, Milwaukee and St

Pan!
Philadelphia and Reading . .
Philadelphia and Reading ..
Bridgten and Saco River R.
R.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

719

parts of railroads over which no railway po^t-ojjicus run, in operation, ifc.Continued.

smilesofAenrviucael.

trips
rNofuomubnedr
on .
weperk. 8
o

Milesofroute.

13.50
4.58
9. til
21.00
10. 49
'15.59
28.09
2.64
34.36
31.80

9,853
4, 310
12, 069
26,292
4,567
9,759
17,584
1,653
21,509
23, 214

?CQa
if
o
o
"5
a

7 14 July 1,1886
9 '14 July 1,1685
1L' 4
12 26| July 1, 1884
6 14 July 1, 1885
6 g July J, 16*5
8
6 i Feb. 23, '86
6 12
7 8 July 1, 1866

13. 20 33,053

24

8 July 1, 1887

9.14 11, 413

12

32 July 1, 1885

9.75 18, 310

11.05 20, 752

18
18

26 July 1, 1885
13 July 1, 1885

13.05 8,169
614 10, 191
30.51 27,703

e
12
12

16 July 1, 1886
8 July 1, 1886
26 Apr. 15, 1886

5.94 11, 155

'1.33 1,665
32.20 40,314

18
12
12

8 July 1, 1884
6 July 1, 1885
88 July 1, 1885

11.78
20.30
9.83
16. 93
16.30

7,374
12 July 1, 1887
12,708 ,f 22 July 1, 1885
12,307 12 14 July 1, 1885
21,196 12 20 July 1, 1865
20, 408 12 16 July 1, 1865
m

h
a*-> 'A
Remarks.
fct O
21
Pounds
104 Supplied by Tncoroa, Seattle, and Tacoma, Wash.,
ami Portland, Oreg., fi. P. O.
180 'Including sacks.
456
54
588 ' Balance of route (49.93 miles) covered by Elmira
and Blossburgh B. P. O. (See Table A".)
37 Connects Lovely Mount and Pocahontas R. P. O. at
Blueatono Junction (n. o.).
New service ; not reported last year. Makes San
Antonio, Tex., connections.
42 Connects at Bolles Junction with Davton and Wallula. Wash., R. P. 0. Pouches exchanged with
that line.
128 Couuocis at Summit, Mo., with Saint Louis, Mo.,
and Columbus, Ky., K. P. O. and Saint Louis, Mo.,
and Texarkaua, Ark., It. P. O.
747 Boston exchanges pouches with Brookline, Chest
nut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Highlands,
with additional round trip to Newton Centre and
five additional trips to Brookline.
449 Boston exchanges pouches with Jamaica Plain,
Roslindale, Wost Roxbury, and Dedham.
197 Waltham exchanges pouches with Watertown, Bos
ton : Boston, Springfield and New York R. P. O.,
and BangorantlBostonRP. O. Boston exchanges
pouches with Watertown.
110 Connects at Boulder, Colo., with La Salle and Den
ver, Colo., R P. O.
66 Connects at Felton with San Francisco and Santa
Cruz R. P. O.
July 1, 1886, to March 22, inclusive, 227 days, the
Vanceborough and Bangor R P. O. exchanged
pouches with FortFairfield, Caribou, and Presque
Isle. East Lyndon exchanged pouches with Cari
bou and Fort Fairfield. Caribou exchanged with
Fairfield.
R. P. O. Service established on this route March
22, 1887. (See Table A'.)
156
668 'Balance of route (107.90 miles) covered by Roches
ter anil Punxsutawney R. P. O. (See Tnble A'.)
416 Boston exchanges pouches with E Braintree, Wey
mouth. Northeast and South Weymouth, Hingham, Nantasket, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, Scitu
ate Centre, North Scituate, Beechwood, Egypt,
Grcenbuah, Sea View, Marshfield, East and Cen
tre Marshfield, Castlecove, Erant Rock, Duxbury, So. Duxbnry. and Island Creek. One addi
tional round trip daily from Braintree J unction
to Hingham.
131 Supplied by Brandon. Wis., and by Oshkosh and
Milwaukee, Wis., R. P. O.
220 Connects Bowie and Pope's Creek R. P. O. at
Brandywine.
190
58
224 Portland and Swanton R. P.O. exchanges pouches
with Sandy Creek, Bridgton, North Bridgton, and
Harrison. Portland and Swanton R P. O., S. 11.,
exchanges pouches with Sandy Creek, Bridgton]
North Bridgton, and Harrison.

720
REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.
Tablk Ce.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to wer.t, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

Brighton and Boulder, Colo.

Brighton, Boulder. Colo

Brisbin and Goss Kun Junetion, Pa.

Bristol and Franklin, N. H

Denver and Boulder Valley

8120 Brinbiu, Goss Kun Junction, Pennsylvania...

Pa.
1020 Franklin and Bristol, N. H Northern R. R.

Broken Bow and Anselmo,

Nebr.

34036 Grand Island, AGselmo, Grand Island and Wyoming

(part) Nebr.
Central.

Brookfield Junction (u. o.) and

Danbury, Conn.
Brace and Turtle Lake, Wis .

5022 Danbury, Brookfield Junc Uousatonio R R

tion (n. o.). Conn.
250S9 Bruce, Turtle Lake, Wis .. Minneapolis, Sault Ste
Mari6 and Atlantic.

Buffalo and Opelika, Ala

Burlington and Medford, N. J.
Btirsen and Lodi, Cal
Biistloton R. R. Station and
Holmesburgh Junction, Pa.
Buzzard'sBay)and Wood'sHolL

17014 Opelika, Buffalo, Ala

East Alabama Rwy
7007 BMlington, Medford, N. J. Penna. (Amboy Div.)
46043 Lodi, Bursen, Cal
San Joaquin and Sierra Ne
vada R. R.
8161 Holmesburgh Junction, Pennsylvania
Bustleton K. R. Station,
Pa.
Buzzard's Bay, Wood's Holl, Old Colony R. R..

Cades and Saint Martinsville,

La.
Calais and Princeton, Ho

80012 Cades, Saint Martinsville, Morgan's La. and Tex. R R

ana S. S. Co.
'La.
St. Croix and Penobscot R.Rl
17 Calais, Princoton, Mo

Calamineand Platteville, Wis.

25021 Calamine, Platteville, Wis . Chicago, Milwaukee and St.

Panl.

Calumet and Houghton, Mich.

Cameron and Kansas City, Ho.

24007 Houghton, Calumet, Mich .. Mineral Range

27017 Cameron, Kansas City, Mo . Chicago,i, Rock Island and
Pacific.c.
branch

Campbell and Now Almaden,

Cal.
Canada Line and Rouse's
Point, N. Y.
Canada Line (n. o.) and St.
Albans, Vt.
Canon City and West Cliff,
Colo.
Canton Junction (n. o.) and
Stoughton, Mass.
Capo Vincent and Watertown,
N. Y.
Carbonado and Tacoma.Wash.

46049 Campbell, New Altnadon,

Cal.
6066 House's Point, Canada Line,
N.Y.
2006 St. Albans, Vt., Canada
Line (n. o. ).
38010 Canon City, WestCIiff, Colo.

South Pacifio Coast R. R . ..

Chaiuplaiu and St. Lawrence
Central Vermont R R ......
Denver and Rio Grande

3037 Canton Junction (n. o.), Boston and Providenco R R.

Stougbton, Mass.
toss Watertown, Cape Vincent, Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh.
N. Y.
43005 Tacoma, Carbonado, Wash Northern Pacific R. R.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

721

parts of railroad) over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, $-c.Continued.

1-z
T.

is
il

a
%

!1
13

20, 628

July 1, 1866

651
e,2io

July 1,1886
July 1,1885

12,614

Feb. 10, 1887

15,775
28, 765

July 1,1885
July 1,1887

13,894
18, 505
10, 7J4

Jnly 1,1884
Julv 1,1885
July 1,1886

5,058

July 1,1885

22,323

July 1,1885

10, 307
13, 321

It

July 1,1886
July 1,1885

23,475

July 1,1887

19, 431
74, 553

Apr. 15, 1886

July 1, 1887

16,101

July 12, 1686

2,141
10,849
20,984

July 1,1885
July 1,1883
July 1,1886

10, 016
32,264
21, 215

July 1,1885
July 1,1885
July 1,1888
48P M G 87

Pounds
274 Trains run from Denver, Col. Connects at Boul
der, Colo., with La Salleand Denver, Colo., R. P.
O.. and at Erie and Cannehl, Colo., with Lyons
and Denver, Colo., pouch service.
61
Bristol exchanges pouches with Hill, Franklin,
Franklin Falls, Concord, Saint Alhans, and Bos
ton B. P. O., and Clureiuontand Lowell, R. P. O.
Hill exchanges pouches with Franklin Falls, Con
cord, Saint Alhans, and Boston K. P. O., and
Claremnnt and Lowell R. P. O.
878 Supplied by Broken Bow, Kebr.. and by Nebraska
City and Broken Bow, Nehr., K. P. O.
1B;ihiiico of route covered bv Nebraska City and
Broken Bow, Nebr., K. P. 0. (See Tablo A.)
UN Danhury exchanges pouches with Pittaneld and
Bridgepoi t R. P. O.
H Supplied bv Turtle Lake and Cameron, Wis. Con
nects at Turtle Lake, Wis., with Ashland, Wis.,
and Saint Panl, Minn. H. P. O. Connects at Cam
eron, Wis., with Duluth, Minn., and Eau Claire,
Wis., R. P. O.
102
534 Connects at Lodi with Sacramento and San Fran
cisco It. P. O. Pouches also exchanged with Lodi
post-olhce.
42
514 Boston and Wellflect R. P. O. exchanges pouches
with Monument Beach, Pocasaet, Calumet,
North Falmouth, West Falmouth, East Falmouth.
Wood's Holl, Cottage City, Edgartown, Vineyard
Haven, Nantucket, and1 Siasconjtet.
.83
46 Calais exchanges ponches with Baring. Princeton,
and Milltown. Princeton exchanges ponches
with Baring.
282 Supplied bv initial and terminal offices and by Mil
ton and Mineral Point, Wis., K. P. O. Connects
atPlattevillc, Wis., with Montfort, Wis., andGalena, 111., K. P. O.
Supplied
bv Houghton, Mich., and by Marquette
818
and Houghton. Mich., R. P. O.
3,017 Quincy, III., and Kansas City. Mo., R. P. O. runs
over same track between Cameron and Kansas
Citv, Mo. Trains over this route carry closed
mails between Kansas City, Mo., and lines cen
tering there and Davenport, Iowa, and Atchison,
Kans., and Trenton, Mo., and Leavenworth,
Kans., R. P. O's.
103 Connects at Campbell with San Francisco and Santa
Crna R.New
P.O.,service.
and supplied also by San Jose post~'a
2,729
642 St Albans and Boston R. P. O. exchanges pouches
with Hlghgate Springs. Vt., and Montreal, P. Q.
264 Connects at Canon City, Colo., with Denver, Pueblo,
and Leadville, Colo., R. P. 0., and Denver, Colo.
and Ogden, Utah, R. P. 0.
138 Stoughton oxchangos pouches with Boston, 1
and Providence, K. L
364
147 Connects at Tacoma with Tacoma, Wash., and
Portland. Oreg. , It. P. O. and Port Townsend and
Tacoma R. P. 0. (steamboat line).
46

722
REPORT' OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.
Table Ce.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

$B
o
<u5
u
fto

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

Carbon Centre, Mo., and Mi

ami, Kans.
Carbondale and Grand Tower,
m

28, 041 Carbon Centre, Mo., Miami, Kansas Citv, Ft. Scott and
Gulf.
Kans.
23, 03D Carbondale, Grand Tower. Grand Tower and CarbonHI.

Carey and Delphos, Ohio...

Carey andFindlay, Ohio ...
1 Caro and Saginaw, Mich .

21, 081 Delphos, Carey, Ohio

21, 021 Carey, Findlay, Ohio
24,014 Saginaw, Caro, Mich .

Cleveland and Western.

Indiana, Bloomington a
Western.
Michigan Central

Carroll and Kirkman, Iowa.

27, 071 Carroll, Kirkman, Iowa .

Chicago and Northwestern.

Caroliton, N.Y., and Bradford,

Pa.
Carson and Hastings, Iowa

8, 024 Bradford, Pa., Carroilton, New York,

Western.
N. Y.
Chicago, Burlington
27,058 Hastings, Carson, Iowa.
Quincy.

Carthage and San Antonio,

N. Mex.
Castleton and Gunnison.Colo.

39,009 Carthage, San Antonio, N Atchison, Topeka and S. F.

Mex.
'38014 Schwauder's Station (n. o.), Denver, So. Park and Pa
(part) Caatlcton, Colo.
cific.

Castroville and Monterey, Cal

40030 Monterey, Castroville Cal . . Monterey R. K

Central City and Anrora,Nebr

34011 York, Central City, Nebr.. Republican Valley

(part)

Centralia and Columbia, Mo ..

28009 Centralia, Columbia, Mo

Centreville and Yankton, Dak.

35021 Centreville, Yankton. Dak . Chicago and Northwestern

Chadbourne, IT. C, andLoris,

S.U.
Chagrin Falls and Solon, Ohio .
Chamborsbnrgh, Pa., and
Edtzemont, Md.
Chambersburgh and Waynesborough, Pa,
Charlotte and Rochester, N. Y.
Chatham and Hudson, N. Y. . .
Chehaw and Tuskeegee, Ala ..

3 13024 Chadbourne, N. C, Loris.S.

C.
Solon, Chagrin Falls, Ohio..
->5 21079
10021 Ediremont, Md., Chambersburjjh, Pa
2 8077 Chamborsbnrgh, Waynesborough, Pa.
2 6021 Rochester. ( 'harlotte, NY..
2 6069 Hudson. Chatham, N. Y....
4 17^19 Chehaw and Tuskeegee, Ala.

Wabash Western

Wilmington, Chadbourne
and Conwayborough.
Chagrin Falls and Southern
Western Maryland
Mont Alto
N. Y. C. and Had. River. . . .
Boston and Albany
Tuskeegee R. R

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

723

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, cf-cContinued.

i
4
1pc
<*

24.05 15,055
25.39 31, 788

6,566
10.00 20, 032
34.04 42, 618

35.01 43, 832

11.58 32,621

16.25 20, 345

9.01 6,577
14.92 10,892

16.57 22,470
19.25 12, 050

22.22 32, 441

29.39 42, 909
20.33
5.57
21.93
22.18

12, 727
13, 947
41,185
27,709

PSis IS
fee
.=
a

1 :

uI ,

.a 5
IJ

11
o
I
I
q

'Pounds.
171 Connects at Rich Hill, Mo., with Kansas City and
JoplLn, Mo., 1; P. O., and at Miami, Kan., with
Kansas City, Mo., anil Memphis, Tenn., R. P. O.
July 1, 1887
192 Supplied by Carboudale, 111. Connects at Carbondale, III., with Centrulia and Cairo, 111., and
with Pinkneyville and Marion. 111., R. P. O's.
Connects at Murphysborough, 111., with Saint
Louis, Mo , and Cairo, 111., and with Pinkney
ville and Marion, 111., R. P. O's.
July 1, 1884
R. P. U. seivice established September 7, 1886.
(See Table A".)
70
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1884
281 At Vassar. Mich., connects EaBt Saginaw and Port
Huron and Mackinaw City and Detroit R P. O's.
At East Sajilnaw, Mich., connects Bay City,
Wayne and Detroit, East Saginaw and Howard
City, Ludingten and Toledo, and Manistee and
. East Saginaw R. P. O. At Saginaw, Mich., con
nects Bay City and Jackson R. P. O. \
July 1, 1887
335 Supplied by Carroll and Manning, Iowa. Connects
at Carroll, Iowa, with Cedar Rapids and Council
Binds, and with Carroll and Kingsley, Iowa, R.
P. O's. Connects at Manning. Iowa, with Marion
and Council Bluffs, Iowa. RP.O., and with 1
ning and Audubon. Iowa, pouch service.
87!J
so July 1, 1885
Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connectsa
CarBon, Iowa, with Avoca and Carson, Iowa,
pouch service, and at Hastings, Iowa, with Hast
ings and Sidney Iowa, pouch service, and with
Burlington and Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O.
July 1, 1887
MI
July 1, 1886
230 Connects at San Antonio. X. Mex., with Albuqurgue, N. Mex., and El Paso, Tex., R. P. O.
May 26, 1884
385 1 Remainder of route 38014 covered by Como and
Gunnison, Colo., R. P. O. (See Table A.)
Connects at Gunnison, Colo., with Denver, Colo.,
and Ojrden, Utah, R. P. O , Como and Gunnison,
Colo., R. P. O., and Crested Butte and Gunnison,
Colo., pouch service.
u u July 1, 1886
ISO Connects with San Francisco and Templcton R. P.
O. at Caatroville, Monterey, and Pacific Grove
exchange with San Francisco also by express
train.
Balance of route covered by Nebraska City and
July 1,1886
Broken Bow, Nebr.. R. P. O. (See Table A'.)
Supplied bv initial and terminal offices and bv Ne
braska City and Broken Bow. Xebr., R. P. O.
Connects at Central City. Nebr., with Omaha,
Xebr., and Ogden, Utah. R P. O., and at Aurora.
Nebr.. with Aurora and Hastings, Xebr., pouch
service.
July 1, 1887
524 Connects at Centralia, Mo., with Saint Louis. Moberly, and Kansas City, Mo., R. P. O.. and Saint
Louis, Louisiana, and Kansas City, Mo., R. P. O.
July 1, 1886
271 Supplied by initial and terminal offices, and by
Oakes, Dak., and Hawarden, Iowa, R. P. O. Con
nects at Yankton, Dak., with Sioux City, Iowa,
and Mitchell. Dak.. R. P. O.
July 1,1885
Connects Wilmington and Jacksonville R. P. O. at
Chadbuurne.
Julv 1,1884
228
July 1, 1885
110
July 1, 1885
292
'42 July 1,1885
652 'Including sacks.
133
122
July 1, 1887

724

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table O.Statement of mail tervice performed in doted pouches upon railroad/ and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to Honth, and uorthwest to
southeast.

Cherry Vale and Cofleyville,

Kane.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

'33004 Lawrence, Cofleyville, Sana Southern

(part)

Cherry Valley and Cobleskill, 2 6027 Cobleskill, Cherry Valley, Delaware and Hudson Canal
N.V.
N. T.
Co.
Chinpewa Falls and Ean 6 25026 Abbotsford, Ean Claire, W isconsin and Minnesota . .
Claire, Wis.
(part) Wis.

Citrus Station (n. o.) and

Riverside, Cal.

40033 Citrus Station, Riverside, California Southern R. R.

Cal.

Clnrernont and Claremont

Junction, N. II. (n.0.).

1009 Concord, Claremont Junc

tion, N. II. (n.o.).

Claremont and Hicksford, Va.

11034 Claremont, Hicksford, Va.

Clarion Junction and Clarion,

Pa.
Clarke City and Buckingham,
Clarksville and Newstead,
Tenn. 1
Cleveland, Tenn., and Cohutta, Ga.

8147
23086
19024
17010
(part)

Clifton, Ariz., and Lordsburgh,

N. Mex.

39012 Lordsburgh, X. Mex., Clif Arizona and New Me>-Jco

ton, Ariz.
R.R.

Climax and Balnbridge, Ga . . .

Clinton and Brownington, Mo .

'15031 Thomasvllle, Balnbridge, Ga. Sav.. I'la.aud Western Rwy

(part)
J8055 Clinton, Browington, Mo
Kansas City and Sonthem.

Clinton and Port Hudson, La. .

Cloquet and Junction, Minn. . .

sonnn Clinton, Port Hudson, La. . . Louis..N. O. and Texas Rwy

Jnnotion, Cloquet, Minn . . . Saint Paul and Dnluth

CloveValley and Clove Branch

Junction.'N. V.
Cobnrn Junction and Fonca,
Nebr.

0111 Clove Branch Junction, Newburgh, Dutchess and

Clove Valley, N. V.
Connecticut.
34007 Cobnrn Junction, Ponca, Chicago, Saint Paul, Minn.
Nebr.
and Omaha.

Cochran and Hawkinsville, Ga.

Coleman Junction (n. o) and
Coleman, Tex.

15038 Cochran, Hawkinsville, Ga. E. Tenn., Va. and Ga. R. R

31051 Coleman Junction (n. o) Gulf, Colorado and Santa F6.
Coleman, Tex.

Claiion Junction, Clarion,

Pa.
Buckingham, Clarke City,
III.
Clarksville, Newstead, Toxin
Selma, Ala., Cleveland,
Tenn.

Concord and Claremont R>

It.

Atlantic and Danville .

Pittsburgh and Western
Illinois Central
Indiana, Alabama and
Texas.
East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia R. R.

RAILWAY MAIL SEEVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

725

pari* of railroads over which no railwaypost-offices run, in operation, <f-c.Continued.

VP.
o
Sm
11 P-0
Ih
Si

as

q
n

16.07 23,462

14

22.86 28, 621

"10. 81 13,534

3.79 11, 067

2d

6,323

2.02

7a
31

55.72 34,881
6.42 16, 076
9.50 6,003
29.70 5,584
12. 12 17,096
71.51 44, 705
'9.40 11, 769
11.55 7,230

22.10 13,835
C.69 4,188
8.10 6,070
16.44 10, 291
13,008

12

Pounds.
in July 1,1886 2,740 27.50 miles of route 33004, between Lawrence and
Ottawa, Kans., covered by Lawrence and Bur
lington, Kana., RP.O, and 98. 30 miles, between
Ottawa and Cherry Vale, Kana., covered bv
Kansas City, Mo., and Kiowa, Kans., R P. O.
Connects at Cherry Vale, Kans., with Kansas
City, Mo., and Kiowa, Kans.. R. P. <>.. Arcadia
and Cherry Vale, Kans., R. P. O., Saint Louis.
Mo., and Halstead. Kans., R P. O., and Chnnnte
and Cedar Vale, Kans., R. P. O. Connects at
Coffeyville, Kans., with Nevada, Mo., and Cedar
Valo, Kana., R. P. O.
July 1,1885
220
July 1,1887 1,465 1 Balance of route covered by Chicago, 111.. Abbots
ford. Wis., and Minneapolis, Minn., R. P. O.
(See Table A.) Connect* at Ean Claire, Wis., .
with Saint Paul, Minn , and Elroy, Wis., R. P. O.,
and with Dulnth. Miun., and Eau Claire, Wis.,
and Ean Claire, Wis., and Wabasha, Minn., R.
P. Os.
502 Connects at Citrus Station with Colton and Na
12 Jan. 25, 1887
tional City R. P. O. Riverside exchanges with
Deming, N. Mex., and Los Angeles, Cal., Albu
querque, N. Mex., and Los Angeles, Cal., R. P.
O'a., and with Los Angeles post-office. New
service.
2D July 1,1885
Balance of route, 54.90 miles, covered by R. P. O.
service, (See Table A*.) CInremont exchanges
pouches with West Claremont, Richford, and
Springfield R. P. O., Richford and Springfield R.
P. O., S. R. and New Vork. Newport exchanges
pouches with Richford and Springfield R. P. O.
and Richford and Springfield R. P. O. S. R.
Claremont and Lowell R. P. 0. exchanges
pouches with Richford and Springfield, and Bos
ton and Troy R. P. O's.
73 Connects Norfolk and Lvncbburgh R, P. O. at
Sept. 15, 1886
Waverlv Station, and Washington and Wilming
ton R. P. O. at Bicksford.
185
July 1,1885
15 Supplied by Bnokingham, 111., and by Kankakee
July 1,1887
and Kankakee Junction, 111., R, P. 6.
100 1 Railroad aorvice established on this line March
Mar. 14, 1887
14, 1887. (See Table A'.)
July 1,1884 1,493 '197.00 miles reported as Rome and Selma R. P. O.
(See Table A*.)
1 55.20 miles reported as Chattanooga and
R. P. O. (See Table A'.)
Conuectsat Lordaburgh with Deming, N.Me
Loa Angelea, Cal., R. P. O., anu snp
initial and terminal offices. New i
menced April 18, 1887.
July 1,1884
881 ' 27.50 miles shown as Wav Cross and Chatta
hoochee R. P. O. (See Table A'.)
July 1,1887
37 Connects at Clinton, Mo., with Hannibal, Mo., and
Denison, Tex., It P. O., and Olathe, Kans., and
Ash Grove, Mo., R. P. O.
July 1,1886
65
July 1,1887
Supplied by North Pacific Junction and by Dulnth
and Saint Pan), Minn., R. P. O. Connects at
North Pacific Junction with Duluth and Braincrd,
Minn., R P.a
July 1,1885
44
July 1,1886
194 Supplied by Sioux Citv, Iowa, and Ponca, Nebr.
Connects at Cobam Junction, Nebr., with Sioux
City. Iowa, with Omaha, Nebr., R.T.O., and with
Covington and Norfolk, Nebr., R. P. O.
July 1.1884
171

726

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Ce.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Nofruomubter.
Initial and terminal stations
runniDg east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.
[
Division.

Contract designation, ter Corporation title of company.

mini of route.

Coleman and Mount Pleasant, 8 24043 Coleman, Mount Pleasant, Flint and Pere Marquette ..
Mich.'
Miob.
Colony and Neosho Falls, Kans . 7 33072 Colony, Neosho Falls, Kans. Chicago, Kansas and West
ern.

Colorado Springs and Manitou 7 38030 Colorado Springs Station

Springs, Colo.
n.^o), Maniton Springs,
Colton and Los Angeles, Cal.. 8 46047 Colton, Los Angeles, Cal

Columbia Junction and Dela

ware Station, N. J.
Columbia and Middletown, Pa.
Columbus and La Grange, Tex
Colusa and Sites,Cal

8
2
2
7
8

41009
7059
8027
(part)
31014
4C048

California Southern E E Co

Denver and RioGrandeEwy

Colton, Scofield, Utah
Delaware Station, Columbia New York, Susquehanna
and Western.
Junction, N. J.
Lancaster, Middletown, Pa
Columbus, La Grange, Tex .
Colusa, Sites, Cal

Conesus Lake Junction and 2 6047 Conesus Lake Junction,

Lakeville.N.Y.
Lakeville, N. Y.
Gulf, Colorado and S. F-...
Conroe and Montgomery, Tex. 7 "31024
(part)

Cook Street Station (n.o.) and 1

Bellingham, Mass.

8033 Cook Street Station (n. o.), New York and New England
E E.
Bellingham, Mass.

Cooperstown aDd Cooperstown a 6086 Cooperstown. Cooperstown Cooperstown and Susque

Junction, N. T.
hanna Valley.
Junction, N. Y.
Cooperstown and Sanborn,Dak 8 33018 Sanhorn, Cooperstown,Dak. Sanborn, Cooperstown and
Turtle Mountain.
Copley and Milton Junction 9 24059 Copley. Milton Junction (n. Grand Eapids and Indiana. .
(n.o.),Mich.'
o.), Mioh.
Cornwall and Conewago, Ta .. 2 8154 Cornwall, Conewago, Pa
Cornwell and Mount Sterling, 5 20022 Mount Sterling, Cornwell, Coal Eoad Construction
Company.
Ky.
Cortland and Sycamore, HI 6 23052
Chicago and North Western .
Condersport and Port Alle
gheny, Pa.
Covington and Snoddy'sMills,
Ind.
Cresson and Ebensburgh, Pa. .
Crested Butte and Gunnison,
Colo.

2 8144 Port Allegheny, Couders- Condersport and Port Alle

gheny.
porfc, Pa.
s 22040 Covington, Snoddy's Mills, Chicagoand Eastern Illinois.
Ind.
2 8037 Cresson, Ebensburg, Pa
7 88016 Crested Butte, Gunnison, Denver and Eio Grande
Colo.

Crowr Point and Hammonds- 2

vUle, X. T.

6099 Crown Point, Hammonds- Crown Point Iron Company.

ville, N. Y.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

727

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operationContinued.

II
2
h a o
O iX
fee. II
a3 ' CJ
'A
\ 18,830

12

15,768

28
24

42,763
10,830 6
1,978 6
23,638 12
19, 782
16, 002 7
2,379
10,454

12
6

42

14, 173

20,658
] 22,755

12
0

17,758

12

21,234
11,738
6,560

12
C
12

21,998
5,941
10,883
17,916

12
6

7,480

6
12

Remarks.

5"
Pound*
at Coleman, Micb., with Lndington
210 1 Connects
and Toledo and Manistee and East Saginaw R . P.O.
Connects at Mount Pleasant, Mich., with Mount
Pleasant and Toledo R. P. O.
New service. Not reported last year. Con
nects at Colony, Kane.,with Kansas City, Mo.,
and Kiowa, Knns., R. P. O. , Kansas City, Mo.,
and Wellington, Kans., R. P. O., and Butler, Mo.,
and Le Roy, Kans., R. P. O. Connects at Neot>ho
Falls, Kans., with Junction City and Parsons,
Kans., R. P. O.
July 1,1886
235 Connects at Colorado Springs, Colo., with Denver
and Pueblo, Colo., R. P. O. , Donvor, Colo., aud
Ogden, Utah, R. P. O., and Denver, Pueblo, and
Leadville. Colo., R. P. O.
Connects
with Col ton and National City R. P.O.,
July 1, 1886
488
and supplied by initial and terminal offices. Puente, Ontario, and Pomena exchange. Railroad
company ceased to perform service June 6, 1887.
July 1, 1886
IS Connects with Denver, Colo., and Ogden, Utah, R.
P. O. ; at Colton.
July 1, 1885 1,978
July 1, 1885
(88 1 Balance of routo (12.10 miles) covered by Lancas
ter and Frederick R. P. O. (See Table A.)
233 Connects at Columbus, Tex., with Houston and
July 1, 1886
Del Rio, Tex., R. P. O.
July 1, 1886
163 Service established, Colusa to Colusa Junction,
June 9,1886, extended to Sites, May 18, 1887.
Connects at Colusa Junction with Delta and Sac
ramento R. P. O.
July 1, 1885
54
July 1, 1886
107 27.25 miles of route 81024, between Montgomery
and Navasota, Tex., covered by Montgomery and
Somerville. Tex., R. P. O. (See Table A.) Connects at Conroo, Tex., with Texarkana, Ark.,
and Houston, Tex., R. P. O., and at Montgomery,
Tex., with Montgomery and Somerville, Tex., R.
P. O.
Boston
exchanges pouches with Newton Upper
July 1, 1885
252
Falls, HighlandsvUle, Needham, Charles River
Village, Dover, Millis. Medway, West Medway,
Caryville, North Bellingham. and Bollingham,
with additional round trip to North Bellingham.
July 1, 1885
896
July 1, 1886
116 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Sanborn, Dak., with St. Paul, Minn., and
Mandan, Dak., R. P.O.
Oct. 15,1885
102 At Milton Junction (n. o.) connects Cadillac and
Fort Wayne, and Mackinaw City, and Grand
Rapids, R. P. O's.
July 1,1885 . 43
July 1,1884
97
32 Supplied by Cortland, 111., and by Chicago, HL, and
July 1, 1887
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, R. P. O. Connects at Syca
more, 111., with Caledonia and Spring Valley, HI.,
R. P. O.
July 1,1885
205
July 1,1884
87
255
July 1, 1885
160 Connects at Gunnison, Colo., with Denver, Colo.,
July 1, 18S0
and Ogden, Utah, R. P. O., and Como and Gun
nison, Colo., R. P. O., and Castleton and Gunni
son, Colo., poach service.
July 1,1885

10 July 1,1884
10

7,618

if
1! *
fl
tf.S

728

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table O.Statement of mail service performed in elosed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

of4rroi
Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.
mini of roote.

I
Cncharas and El Moro, Colo . .

38001
(part)

Denver and Rio Grande .

Cnmmins and Tamer, Ark

Cnthbcrt and Fort Gaines, Ga
Daguscahonda and D a g u s
SMnes, Pa.
Danville, Mocksville, South
western Junction (n. o.),Va.,
and Leaksville, N. C.
Decorah and Conover, Iowa..

29016
15041
6130
13022

Tamer Branch
Southwestern R R
Daguscahonda....
Danville, Mocksville and
Southwestern.
Chicago. Milwaukee and
Saint Paul.

De Land Landing (n. o.) and Do

Land, Fla.
Delhi and Walton, N. Y
Del Bio and El Paso, Tex.

16020 De Land Landing (n. o.), De De Land and Saint John's

River Rwy.
Land, Fla,
New York, Ontario and
6050 Walton, Delhi, N. Y
Western.
31039 San Antonio, El Paso, Tex.. G., H. and S. A
(part)

1 Denver and Logansport, Ind.

22027 Dorroit, Mich., Logansport, Wabash, Saint Louis and

Pacific.
(part) Ind.

Derby Line and Newport, Tt.

2010 White River Junction, Connecticut, Passnmpsio

and Massawippl R. R
Derby Line, Tt.

Cummins, Tamer, Ark

Cuthbert, Port Gaines, Ga .
Daguscahonda, Dagua
Mines, Pa.
Danville, Mocksville, South
western Junction (n. o.),
Ta,. Leaksville, N. C.
27026 Conover, Decorab, Iowa

Dcshler and MoComb, Ohio ...

Deitor and Newport, Me

21050 Deshler, McComb, Ohio

2

Dexterville and Hogan, Wis . .

25065 Dexterville, Hogan, Wis.... Wisconsin, Pittsvllle

Superior.

Dickey and Dillon, Colo

Dillsburgh, Mecbanicsbnrgh
Junctionand Shippenaburgh,
Pa.
Dodge and Clav City, Ky
Dolomite and Wheeling, Ala . .
Dover and Chester, N. J
Dover and Portsmouth, N. H .

38026 Dickey Station (n.o.) Dillon,

Colo.
8126 Dillsbnrgb,Mecbanicsbnrgh,
Junction, Shippenaburgh,
Pa.
20033 Dodge, ClayClty, Ky
17018 Dolomite. Wheeling Sta.
(n. o.), Ala.
7014
1016 Portsmouth, Dover, N. H...

McComb.Deshlerand Toledo)
Maine Central R. R

Denver, South Park and Pa

cific.
Harrisbnrg and Potomac . . .
Kentncky Union
Woodward Iron Company ..
Del., Lack, and, West. (M.
andE. Div.).
Boston and Maine R. R - . . .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

729

parts 0/ railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, #c.Continued.

lb
iI
i

=
a

1%*
o ^i< Si
hi ~ is
S a
y,

36. 94 23, 124

6.75 7, 199
23.23 14,542
0.01 7,625
7.97
9.37 11,731
5.30 3, 318
17.29 27,059
463. 15 138, 100

1&33 11,475

10.14

6,348

12,871
14.92 18,680

15. 72

9,840

2.94 1.840
28.82 36,083
14.75 9,234
4.80 3,105
14.05 17, 591
11.62 14,173

12

Remarks.
-a
o
s

Pounds,
8 Jaly 1, 1886 2,975 120 miles, route 38001 between Denver and Sontb
Pueblo, Colo., covered by Denver, Pneblo, and
Leadville, Colo., R. P. 0., and 50 miles be
tween Sonth Pueblo and Cncbaras, Colo., cov
ered by Pueblo and Silverton, Colo., R. P. O. (See
Table A'.) Connects at Cucharas, Colo., with
Pueblo and Silverton, Colo., R. P. O., and at El
Moro, Colo., with La Junta, Colo., and Albu
querque, N. Mex., R. P. O.
July 1,1886
Connects at Varner, Ark., with Fort Smith, Ark.,
and Leland, Miss., R. P. O.
Jaly 1,1884
4 I July 1, 1885
4 Aug. 16, 1884
Supplied by closed pouches from Danville.
July 1,1887,

Supplied by Conovor, Iowa, and by Chicago, HI.,

McGregor, Iowa, aud Saint Paul, Minn., R. P. O. '
Connects at Decorah, Iowa, with Decorah and
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, R. P. O.

211
Feb. 2,1885
236
July 1,1885
July 1,1886 1,218 172.13 milt** of route 31039, between San Antonio
and Del Rio, Tex., covered by Houston aud Del
Rio, Tex.. R. P. O. (See Table A.)
Makes all El Paso, Tex?, connections and connects
at Del Rio, Tex., with Houston and Del Rio, Tex.,
R. P. O.
1 I July 1,1884
30 "Balance of route (186.03 miles) covered by the De
troit and Peru K. P. O. (See Table A*.)
At Denver, Ind., connects the Detroit and Peru
and Michigan City and Indianapolis R. P. O.
At Logansport, Djtf., connects Chicago, Richmond
and Cincinnati ; Logansport and Keokuk ;
Bend and Terre Haute; Toledo and La 1
and Toledo and Saint Louis R. P. O's.
28 Aug. 6,1885 8, 128 Balance
of route (105.15 miles) covered by R. P. 0.
service. (See Table A*.)
Richford aud Springfield R. P. O. day line ex
changes pouches with Derby Line, North Derby,
Beebe Plain, Montreal, Quebec, Stanstead, Stanstead and Sherbrooke R. P. O b, Richford and
Springfield R. P. O. night line exchanges pouches
with Derby Line and Beebe Plain. Newport ex
changes pouches with North Derby, Derby Line,
Beebe Plain, aud Lenoxville,
July 1,1884
47
July 1,1885
318 Bangor and Boston R. P. O. day line exchanges
pouches with Corinna, Cambridge, Dexter, and
Dover. Dexter exchanges pouches with Corinnu
and Newport. Newport exchanges pouches with
Corinna.
Supplied by Dexterville, Wis. Connects with
vesper and Dexterville Junction, Wis., pouch
service, and with Fort Howard, Wis., .and Win
ona, Minn., R. P. O.
July 1,1866
43 Connects at Dickey, Colo., with Denver and Lead
ville, Colo., R.P. O.
July 1,1885
178
Mar. 15, 1886
July 1,1884
July 1,1885
July 1,1885

165
135 Dover exchanges pouches with Dover Point, Ports
mouth, Bangor, and Boston
Bosto R. P. <>., and Boston
with one additional trip
to
Dover, daily.

730

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table C:Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running eaBt to west, north
to sooth, and northwest to
southeast.

=
Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.
mini of route.
33
807.r>
8007
8133
410U8

Doylestown and Lansdale, Pa.

Dresden and Pens Tan, S. Y .
Dudley and Saxton, Pa
Dundee Junction (n. o.) and
Airlie, Oreg.
Durant and Tcbula, Miss
Eagle Bend and Sauk Ceentre,
Minn.
Ragle and Elkhorn, Wis.

Lansdaie, Doylestown, Pa.

Dresden, Pen'n Yan, N. Y .
Saxton, Dudley, Pa.
Dundee Juuction,
Orcg.
18023 Durant, Tchula. Miss
20047 Sauk Centre, Eagle Bend,
Minu.
25041 Elkhorn, Eagle, 'Wis....

East Berlin and Berlin, Pa . .

East Las Vegas and Las V<
gas, Hot Springs, N. Mex.
Easton and Oxford, Md

P033
39007
9503
(part)
3002

Ebervaleand Lumber Yard,Pa.

Echo and Belton, Tex

8134 Lumber Yard, Ebervale, Pa. Lehigh Valley

31041 Echo, Belton, Tex
Missouri Pacific

Echo and Park City, Utah .

41008 Echo, Park City, Utah

Eckley and Tunnel, Pa . .

Eland and Wausau, "Wis .

Lehigh Valley
8135 Tunnel, Eckley, Pa
25049 Manitowoc, Wausau, Wis.. Milwaukee, Lake Shore and
Western.
(part)

Elizabethtown and Cecilian,

Kv.
Elkton and Guthrie, Ky
Ellendale and Aberdeen, Dak.

Ohio and Sonth

20010 Elizabethtown,Cecilian, Ky
W<
Louisville
and Nashville
oui
20001 Elkton, Guthrie, Ky
Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
35012 Ellendale, Ashton, Dak
Paul.
(part)

Ellcnville and Suminitvillo,

N. T.
EUoree and Rnmphtown, S. C .
Ellsworth, Minn., and Sioux
Falls, Dak.

Summitvillo, Ellenville, N. N. Y., Ont. and WestY.

14022 EUoree, Rnmphtown, S. Q<
27037 Ellsworth, Minn., Sioux
Falls, Dak.

Elmer and Salem, N. J

El Paso, Tex., and Deming,

West Jersey
7021 Elmer, Salem, N. J
311005 El Paso, Tex., Deming, X. Southern Pacific
Mex.

iburgh and R o c k y
Ige, Md.
Essex and Wenbani Depot,
Mass.
Eufaula and Clayton. Ala
Eureka and Hydesville, Cal..
Eustis and Lane Park, Fla...

10019
3008
17021
46044
'10008
(part)
7084
8142

Ewensville and Vincentown,

N. J.
Fall Brook and Blossburgh.Pa.

Berlin and East Berlin. Pa..

East Las Vegas, Las Vegas,
Hot Springs, N. Mex.
Easton, Oxford, Md
Boston, East Saugus, Mass

Emmitsburgh, Rocky
Eidge, Md.
Wenham Depot, Essex,
Mass.
Eufaula, Clayton. Ala
Eureka, Hydesville, Cal...
Astor, Leesburgh, Fla

Philadelphia and Reading. . |

Fall Brook
Hunt, and Broad Top
Oreg. R. R. Co. (limit* "
line.
Illinois Central R. R.
St. Paul, Minn., ai
toba.
Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul.
Western Maryland
Atch., Topeka and S. F .
P., W.and B. (Del-Div.).
Boston, Maine R R

Echo and Park City R R .

Emmitsburgh
Boston and Maine R R.....
Enfanla and Clayton R R.
Eureka and Eel River K. R
Florida Southern R R

Ewensville, Vincentown, N, Penna. (Amboy Dir.) .

J.
Fall Brook,

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

731

parts of railroad* oter'tchich no railwaypost-offices run, in operation, <fc.Continued.

c
-a

11
a

27
12
11 !

17, 150
23,378
1G

10,992
4,526
18,831
9,972
13,446

6
28

7, 800
10,3"

12

41, 53T

It

751
28, 808

6
12

3,988
U 961
27.433

12
7

13,381
21, 146
20,354

||

Remarks

fl

30, 170
7,861
3,868
! 32,928

a3
O

0
12 I1 28

15

27, 153 | 15
64, 751 7
13,033
6,823
20,768
' 33,428
18,530

18
12
7
12
6

3, 806
4,783

12
6

12

11

JL
Pound*.
July 1,1885
564
65
Aug. 26, 1885
00
July 1,1885
175 New service. Established February 28, 1887. Con
Mar. 28, 1887
nect* at Dundee Junction v'.ii Portland and
Coburgh R. P. O.
140 Supplied by Sauk Centre, Minn., with Boundary
July 1,1887
Line and St. Paul, Minn., and with Little Falls
and Morris, Minn., R. P. O.
July 1, 1887
47 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Eagle, Wis., with Milwaukee and Prairie du
Chien, Wis., R. P. O., and at Elkliom, Wis.,
with Racine, Wis., and Rock Island, 111., R. P. O.
70
July 1,1885
101) Connects at East Las Vegas, it. Mex., with La
July 1,1886
Junta, Colo., and Albuquerque, N. Mex., R P. O.
4117 1 Balance of route (44.08 miles) covered by Clayton
July 1,1885
and Eaeton R. P. O. (See Table A*.)
199 Boston exchanges pouches with Faulkner. Maple*
July 1,1885
wood, Linden, Cliftondale, Saugus. and Eist Sau
ls with additional round trip to Maplewood
109
July 1,1885
July 1,1886
210 Connects at Echo, Tex., with Denison and San An
tonio, Tex., R P. O., and ut Belton. Tex., with
Tempi" and liallinger, Tex., R. P. O.
July 1,1886
3.>1 Connects at Echo with Omaha, Ncbr., and Ogden,
Utab, R P. O. Pouches exchanged with Ogdcn
and Salt Lake P. O s.
July 1,1885
37
July 1,1887 1,775 1 Balance of route covered bv Ashland and Milwau
kee, Wis., R. P. O. (See Table A.) Supplied by
initial and terminal offices and by Ashland and
Milwaukee, Wis.. R. P. O. Connects at Wansau,
Win., with Merrill and Tomah, Wis., H. P. U.
July 1,1884
68
Of
Har.18, 1885
July 1,1886
938 Balance of route covered by Ortonville, Minn.,
and Mitchell, Dak., R. P. O. Supplied by initial
and terminal offices. Connects at Aberdeen,
Dak., with Aberdeen and Bowdle, Dak., pouch
service, and with Oakes, Dak., and Hawarden,
Iowa, and OrtonviUe, Minn., and Mitchell, Duk.,
R. P. O'a.
July 1,1885
245
Dec. 15,1886
83
July 1,1887
235 Supplied by initial and terminal offices and by
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Watertown, Dak.-R. P.
O. Connects at Sioux Falls, Dak., with Egnn,
Dak., and Slonx City, Iowa, R. P. O., Sioux Falls
and Salem, Dak., pouch service, and with Worth*
ington, Minn., and Sioux Falls, Dak., R. P. O.
Julv 1,1885
213 Makes all El Paso, Tex., connections, and connects
July 1,1886
959 at Denting, K. Mex., with Rincon and Denting,
N. Mex., R. P. O. ; Dentine. X. Mex., and Los
Angeles. Cel., R. P. O., and Silver City and Dent
ing, N. Mex., pouch service.
July 1,1885
Connects Baltimore and Bristol and Baltimore and
Williamsport R. P. O's at Rocky Ridge.
July 1,1885
Essex exchanges pouches with Bangor and Boston
R. P. O. and Boston.
July 1,1884
100
July 1,1886
414 Supplied by initial and terminal offices.
Feb. 15, 1886
305 25.15 milen reported as Astor and Leesburgh R. P.
O. (See Table A'.)
? Steamboat service Lane Park to Leesburgh, Flat.
July 1,1885
57
Aug. 2,1886 . 42

732

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

rnnning east to west, north
to pout li. and northwest to
southeast.

Fall Creek, 111., and Hannibal,

Mo.
Fannlngton and Phillips, Me.

Fergus Falls, Minn., and Milnor, Dak.

Sa

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

23041 Quincy, 111., Hannibal, Mo. Chicago, Burlington and

Quincy.
(part)
20 Farmington, Phillips, Me.

Sandy River R. R.

2G042 Wadena, Minn., Milnor.Dak. I Northern Pacifio

(part)

Remington and Lambertville,

7009 Lambertville, Flemington, Pennsylvania
N. J.
N.J.
Flomaton and Kepton, Ala ... 1 4 17026 Flomaton, Repton, Ala
Louisville and Nashville R.R.]
Florence, Wis., and Crystal [6 24032 Powers, Crystal Falls, Minn Chicago and Northwestern
Falls, Mich.
(part)

Florence and Tuscumbia, Ala. 4 17025 Florence, Tuscumbia, Ala. Memphis and Charleston R.
R.
Flonrtown and Consbohocken, 2 B074 Conshohocken, Flourtown, Phila. and Reading
Pa.
Pa.
Fond dn Lac and Iron Ridge,
25035 Fond du Lac, Iron Ridge, Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Wis.
Paul.
Wis.

Forks Creek and Central City, 1 7 38021 Forks Creek, Central City, Colorado Central
Colo.
Colo.
Fort Collins and Stout, Colo. . . | 7 38027 Greeley, Stout. Colo
Greeley, Salt Lake and Pa
(part)
ciflo.
Fort Madison and Collett, Iowa.

27004 Fort Madison, Collett, Iowa. Fort Madison and North

Western.

Fort Smith and Jenson. Ark . . 7 20019 Fort Smith, Jenson, Ark

St. Louis and San Fran

Fort Vallev and Perrv. Ga

Fostoriaand Flint, Mich1

15017 Fort Vallev, Perrv, Ga. .

24047 Fostoria, Flint, Mich ...

Southwestern R.R
Flint and Fere Marquette. .

Fracknlleand Pottsvtlle, Pa.. I 2

Franklin and Bellingham, Mass 1
Franklin, Mass., and Vallev 1
Falls. R. I.

8050 PottsTille, Frackville, Pa... Philadelphia, and Reading..

;i075 Bellingbam, Franklin, Mass. Milford, Franklin and
Providence R. R.
3006 Franklin, Mass., and Val New York and New Eng
ley Falls, R L
land R. R.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

733

parte of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, </*c. Continued.
ofAmailverage
weight
ofriomnbodr lmberofpoexnchea
4c
i trips
distance
wholo
daily.
a
'E
cdaily.
hanged
week.per
J
]|
5
I
o
1
-A
a
6.29

3,937

12 July 1,1887

18.25 22,849

12

40 Jnly 1,1885

'66.91 41, 885

12 Jnly 1,1887

12.46 23, 400

29.87
18,699
16.21 21,981

18
6
13

24 July 1,1885
4 Jnly 1,1884
14 July 1,1884

6.29 7,876
7.19 4,501
28.83 36, 095

12
e
12

4 July 1,1884
4 July 1,1885
24 July 1,1887

1147 16, 746

15.14 9,478

14
8

8 July 1,1886
S July 1,1886

45.13 28,251

16 July 1,1887

13.97 10,198

10

12.86
101
24.46 16,
15, 312

12
6

4 July 1,1884
20 July 1,1884

1L55 21, 691

5.37 10,085
14.46 18,104

18
18
12

18 July 1,1885
10 July 1,1885
84 July 1,1885

Pounds.
643 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
with lines centering at Hanihal, Mo., and at
Fall Creek, Hi., with Quinoy, 111., and Louisiana,
Mo., R. P. O.
1 Balance of route covered by Oaincy, 111., and
Louisiana, Mo., R. P. O. (See Table AM
179 Farmlngton and Lewiston R. P. O. exchanges
ponchea with Fairbanks, Strong. Phillips, West
Freeman, Salem, Kiuttneld. Farmington ex.
changes pouches with Fairbanks, Strong, Phillips.
West Freeman, Salem, and Kingfield. Phillips
exchanges with Strong and Fairbanks. Strong
exchanges pouches with Fairbanks, West Free
man, Salem, aad Kingfield. Salem exchanges
with West Freeman and Kingfield.
289 1 Balance of route covered by Wadena and Fergus
Falls, Minn., R. P. O. (See Table AM Supplied
hv initial and terminal offices and by Wadenaand
Fergus Falls. Minn., R. P. O. Connects at Furgus Falls, Minn., with Boundary Line and St.
Paul, Minn., K. P. O., and with Pellican Rapids
and Fergus Falls, Minn., pouch service. Connects
at Breckinridge, Minn., with Neche, Dak., and
Saint Paul, Minn., R. P. 0.
179
12
386 1 Balance of route covered by Powers, Mich., and
Florence, Wis., R. P. O. (See Table AM Sup
plied by Florence, Wis., and by Powers, Mich.,
and Florence, Wis., R. P. O. Connects at Iron
River Junction, Mich., with Iron River Junction
and Iron River, Mich., pouch service.
165
40
154 Supplied by Fond du Lac. Wis., and by Oshkosh and
Milwaukee, Wis., R. P. O. Connects at Fond du
Lao, Wis.', with Fond du Lao and Milwaukee,
Wis. ; Fort Howard, Wis., and Chicago, HI., and
with Sheboyzan and Princeton, Wis., R. P. O.'s ;
and at Iron'Ridge. Wis., with Oshkosh and Mil*
waukee, Wis., R. P. O.
328 Connects at Forks Creek, Colo., with Denver and
Georgetown, Colo., R. P. O.
484 24. 05 miles of route (38027> between Greeley and
Fort Collins, Colo., covered by the La Salle and
Denver, Colo., R. P. O.
Conneots at Fort Collins, Colo., with La Salle and
Denver, Colo., R. P.O.
88 Supplied by Fort Madison. Iowa. Connects at Fnrt
Madison,' Iowa, with Burlington, Iowa, and St.
Louis, Mo., and with Burlington, Iowa, and Car
roll ion. Mo., R-P.O'a.
New service : not reported last year.
Connects at Fort Smith, Ark., with Pierce Cltv,
Mo., and Fort Smith, Ark., and Fort Smith, Ark.,
and Leland, Miss.,R. P. O.
95
84 1 At Otter Lake, connects Maoklnaw City and
Detroit K. P. O. At Flint connects Bay City,
Wayne, and Detroit; Fort Gratiot and Chicago
and'Ludlngton and Toledo P. P. O's.
197
125 Milford exchangesponcbes with Providence, R. I..,
and Boston and Hopewell Jnnction R. P. O.
148 Boston exchanges pouches with South Attleboro,
Providence exchanges punches with Abbot Run,
Arnold's Mills, Diamond Hill, South Attleboro,
West Wrentham, Sheldonville, and Milford.

734

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER -GENERAL.

Table (XStatement of mail service performed in closed pouchti upon railroads and)

initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to

S
Contract designation, '
mini of rouute.

Corporate title of company.

%
5

Franklin Furnace and Branchville Junction, K.J.

Freeland and Jeddo, Pa
Frederick and Araby, Md

7025 Waterloo, Franklin Fur

(part) nace, if. J.
8058 Jeddo, Freeland, Pa
1U004 Araby, Frederick, Md

Sussex
Lehigh Valley
Baltimore and Ohio

Fulton and Gucrnevllle, Cal . .

t Redfleld, Ohio

46027 Fulton, Guerneville, Cal .

21069 Thurston, Bedfleld, Ohio.
(part)

San Francisco and North

Pacifio R. R.
Columbus and

Gadsden and Atalla, Ala

Galena and Galena Junction
(n. o.), 111.
Galeaburgh and Bio, HI
GalesviUo and Trempealeau,
Wis.
Gatewood and I Mum ; n g, 111. . .
Garner and Dows, Iowa

17020 Gadsden and Atalla, Ala

Galena, Galena Junction
(n. o.), 111.
23009 Peoria, Rio, HI
part)
20054 Trempealeau, G a 1 e a v i 1 1 e,
Wis.
23091 Galewood, Donning, 111
27057 Bows, Garner, Iowa

East Alabama Rwy

Chicago, Burlington and
Northern.
Chicago, Burlington and
C;uincy.
Chicago and Northwestern .
Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul
Burlington,
nrlii
Cec
and Northern.

Garo and London, Colo

Geneva and Aurora, 111

38024 Garo, London, Colo

23056 Geneva, Aurora, HI

Denver, South Park and Pa

cific.
Chicago and Northwestern

Genoa and Cedar Rapids, Nobr

Georgetown and Haverhill,

34025 Genoa, Cedar Rapids, Nebr Omaha, Niobrara and Black

Hills.
3013 Georgetown, Haverhill, Boston and Maine R. R
Mass.

Georgetown and Bound Bock,

Tex,
d Silver Plume,

31026 Georgetown, Round Rock, International and Great

Tel.
Northern.
38020 Golden, Silver Plume, Col . . Colorado Central
(part)

Gilbertville and Mechanic's

Falls, Me.
Gilroy and Tres Pinos, Cal ..

10 Mechanic's Falls, Gilbert Rumford Falls and Buckville,. Mo.

field R. B.
Southern Pacific R. R
46034 Gilroy, Tree Pinos, Cal

Glade Springs and Saltville,

Va.
Glasgow Junction and Glas.
gow, Ky.
Glen
lien Carbon and Schuylkill
Haven, Pa.
Gleueoe and Hutchinson,
Minn.

11014
20011
8001
26056

Glade Spring, Saltville, Va

Glasgow Junction, Glas
gow, Ky.
Schuylkill Haven, Glen Car
bon, Pa.
Glencoo, Hutchinson, Minn

Norfolk and Western

Louisville and Nashville
Philadelphia and Reading..
Chicago. Milwaukee and
Saint Paul.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE

735

pari* of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, fc.Continued.

SB
Ii 11
:5
is

f
4
-a

*1
h

10,805
2.47 1,546
3.85 17, 271
16.04 11,709
. 12 4,815

5.90 7,386
3. 79 4,755
'12.71 23, 8C9
8.23 10, 303
2.80 3, 506
33.09 20,714

15.57 1L360
10.62 33, 240

30.71 19, 224

7.81 4,576
10.32 15,067
4.53

6,143

1. 03 1,208
20. 60 27,933
9. 65 6,041
11. OO 11,473
13. 64 17,077
14. 24 8,914

Pounds,
336 1 B.ilance of route (14.86 miles) covered bv Frank
lin Furnace and Waterloo R. P. O. (See TableA".)
m
688 Connects Baltimore and Martinftburgh and Balti
more and Winchester R. P. 0*e at Araby, and
Lancaster and Frederick R. P. O. at Frederick,
Connects at Fulton with Clovardale and San Fran
July 1,1886
cisco R. P. O.
' Previous to J ulv 27. 1886, closed-pouch service over
Feb. 9, 1885
whole of route'21069, Thurston andRedfleld (33.75
miles), six times per week.
July 27. 1886, R. P. O. service established between
Redfleld, Thurston, and Columbus.
January 24, 1887, R. P. O. service extended to
Zanesville, Ohio, omitting that part of route be
tween Knltonham and Redfleld now covered by
closed pouches; distance, 6.12 miles. (See Table
July 1,1884
171
Supplied by Minneapolis, Minn., and Savanna, 111.,
R. P. O.
July 1,1887 1,759 'Balance of route covered bv Peoria and Galesburgh, 111., R. P. O. (See Table A*.)
July 1,1887
154 Supplied bv Trempealeau, Win., and by Chicago,
111., and Winona, Minn., R. P. O.
Supplied by Chicago, 111.
July 1,1887
117 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects*
at Dows. Iowa, with Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and
Watertown, Dak., R. P. O.. and at Garner, Iowa,
with Calmar, Iowa, and Chamberlain, Dak., R.
P. O. Connects at Belmond. Iowa, with Hamp
ton and Belmond, Iowa, poucb service, and with
Mason City and Fort Dodge, Iowa, R. P. O.
16 July 1,1886|
171 Connects at Garo, Colo., with Como and Gunnison
Colo., R. P. O.
36 July 1, 1887
391 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connect*
at Geneva, 111., with Chicago, 111., and Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa, R. P. O., and at Aurora, 111., with Chi
cago, III., and Burlington, Iowa, Chicago and
Qainoy, 111., Forreston and Aurora, 111.. Chicago
and Streator, III., and with Chicago, Forreston,
111., and Dabnque. Iowa, R. P. O's, and with Tur
ner, and Aurora, III., poueh service.
July 1,1886
148 Supplied by Initial and terminal offices, and by Co
lumbus and Albion, Nebr., R. P. O.
July 1, 1885
65 South Groveland exohanges poucbes with Haver
hill nnd Newbnryport and Boston R. P. O. Newburyport and Boston R. P. O. exchanges pouches
with Portland and Boston R. P. O., via Haverhill.
July 1, 1886
285 Connects at Round Rock. Tex., with Palestine and
Laredo. Tex., R. P. O. and Denison and San An
tonio. Tex., R. P. O.
July 1, 1886
842 84.69 miles of route 38020. between Golden and
Georgetown, Col. , covered by Denver and George
town, Colo., R. P. O. Connects at Georgetown,
Colo., with Denver and Georgetown, Colo., R.
P. O.
July 1, 1885
388 Gllbertville exchanges pouches with Canton and
Mechanic's Falls R. P. O.
July 1, 1886
232 Connects at Gilroy with San Francisco and Templeton R. P. O. Hollister and Tres Pinos ex
change with San Francisco.
July 1, 1885
64 Connects Baltimore and Bristol and Lvnchburgl*
and Bristol R. P. O's at Glade Spring.
July 1, 1884
349
July 1, 1885
123
Dec. 1, 1886
176 Soupplled bv Glencoe, Minn., and by
Minn., arid Fargo, Dak., R. P. O.
July 1,1885
July 1,1885
July 1,1885

736
REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.
Table Cc. Statement oj/ mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

rNoumtbe.r
of
Initial and terminal stations
running east to west, north
to sooth, and northwest to
southeast.
D|
ivision.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

Glendale andJonestown, Miss. 4 18006 Glendale, Jonestown, Miss. Mobile and Northwestern
R. R.
Glen Ellen and Sonoma Land 8 46039 Sonoma Landing, Glen
Ellen, Cal.
ing, CaL
Goshen and Huron, Cal ....... 8 46038

Southern Pacifio R.E . ..

Goshen and Pine Island, N. T. 2 6010 Goshen, Pine Island, N. Y . N. V., L. E. and W
Grafton and Philippi, W. Va.. 3 12012 Grafton, Philippi, W.Va... Grafton and Greenbrier
Grafton and Woodland, Cal... 8 46007 Woodland, Grafton, Cal .... California Pacific R. B..
24055 Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Muskegon, Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids and Muskegon,
Mich.
and Indiana.
Mich.'
6
26051 Euch City, Minn., GrantsGrantsbnrgh, "Wis., and Eush
burgh, Wis.
City, Minn.
Gratiot and Shnllsburgh, "Wis. 6 25004 Milton Junction, ShuUs- Chicago, Milwaukee and
(part) burgh, Wis.
Saint Paul.
Gratiot, Wis., and Warren, El. 6 25020 Warren, EL, Mineral Point, Chicago, Milwaukee and
(part) Wis.
Saint PauL

Great Falls and Rollingsford I

(n. o.), N. H.

1021 Ro^nngsfmHn. o.) and Great

13011
(part)
22049
12014
20013

Bennettsville, Walnut Cove, Cape Fear and Yadkin Val

N. C.
ley.
Greensburgh, Columbus, Columbus,Hope andGreensInd.
burgh.
Green Spring, Romney, W.
Va.
Willard, Greenup, Ky

Greensborongh and Walnut

Cove, N. C.
Greensburgh and Columbus,
Ind.
Green Spring and Eomney.W.
Va.
Greonup and Willard, Ky.1

8
S
3
6

Greenville and Stonevllle,Miss.

Greenwich and Johnsunville,
N. T.
Greenwood Lake and State
Line, N. T.
Grinnell and Montezuma,
Iowa.

1 18011 Greenville, Stoneville, Miss Georgia, Pacifio Railway ...

2 6082 Jolinsonville, Greenwich, Greenwichand Johnsonville.
N. T.
2 7034 Jersey Citv, IT. J., Green New York and Greenwood
(part) wood, N.'V.
Lake.
6 27032 Grinnell, Montezuma, Iowa.

Griswold and Red Oak, Iowa.. C 27055 Red Oak, Griswold, Iowa... Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy.

Grosse Isle and Slocam Junc 8 24011 Grosse Isle, Slocnm Junc
tion (n.o.), Mich."
tion (n. o), Mich.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

737

part* of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, <c.Continued.

13
ad
I!
w ft
9- BL
s a

9
I
I
EG
3

JC3o
if a
.5
=

-S

*-i 2
Pounds.

ia?8 13,709
2L40 15,822

Jnly 1, 1888

40. 50 29, 609

in July 1,1886

12.09 15, 138

24.00 15,024

Jnly 1, 1885
July 1,1885

7,242

July 1, 1880

39.50 21,093
17. 34 10, 854

July 1,1887

'11.50 14, 398

July 1,1887

9.92

>7.15

a 952

12

28 July 1,1887

2.68

6,710

J I

July 1,1885

29.43 18,423
26.90 33,679
16.64 20,833
3,571

Feb. 16, 1885

Jan. 15, 1884
Jnly 1, 1S83
Jnly 1,1884

7.67 5,589
15.34 28,809
'5.83 3,650

July 1,1884
July 1, 1885
July 1,1885

17. 49 10,949

10 July 1, 1887

18.88 a, m

10 Jnly 1,1887

1,477

July 1,1884

2.30

48p M G 87

47

88 Supplied by Snn Francisco post-office. Steamboat

messenger service between San Francisco and
Sonoma Landing (24.95 miles), where trains con
ncct.
241 Connect* with San Francisco and Los Angeles, R.
P. O. and Visalia and Goshen K. K. at Goshen.
Supplied also by Tulare and Visalia P. O'a. Serv
ice extended from Lemoore April 26, 1887.
101
101 Connects Baltimore and Grafton, Grafton and Chicogo, Grafton and Cincinnati, Grafton and Parkernbnrgh, and Grafton and W heeling R P. O's
at Grafton.
05 Connects at Woodland with Delta and Sacramento
K. P. O. Pouches exchanged with Woodland
and Sacramento poat-ocicee.
'Service established April 2, 1887.
n Supplied by Rush City, Minn. Connect* at Rush
Citv, Minn., with Diiluth and Saint Paul, Minn.,
R. P. O.
981 1 Balance of route covered bv Milton and Mineral
Point, Wis., R P. O. (See Table A' ) Connects
nt Gratiot. Wis,, with Milton and Mineral Point,
Wis., R. P. O. and with Gratiot, Wis., and War
ren, 111., pouch service.
1.015 ' Balance of route covered bv Milton and Mineral
Point, Wis., R. P. O. (See 'Table A". ) Connects
at Warren, 111., with Chicago, III., and Dubuque,
Iowa, and with Dubuque, Iowa, and Mendota 111.,
R.P.O's. Connects at Gratiot, Wis., with Milton
and Mineral Point, Wis., R. P. O., and with GratiotandShullsburgh, "Wis., pouch service.
Portland and Boston R P. O. exchanges pouches
with Great Falls, Berwick.and North Conwav and
Boston H. P. O. Great Falls exchanges with Do
ver, Portsmouth, and Manchester R P. 0. and
Boston.
336 Connects Greensborough and Bennettsville R. P. O
at Greensborough.
111
108 Connects Baltinioro and Grafton R. P. O. at Green
Spring.
126 1 R. P. O. service reestablished August 24, 1880, to
be known as too Greenup and Willard R. P. O.
(See Table A'.) Six additional round trips be
tween Chesapeake and Ohio Junction and Gray
son, Ky. ; distance, 4.50 miles.
75
180
255 ' Balance of ronte (45.63 miles) covered by Green
wood Lake and New York R P. O. (See Table
A".)
209 Supplied by Initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Grlnnell, Iowa, with West Liberty and Council
Bluffs, Iowa, and with Mason City and Albia,
Iowa, R. P. O's. Connects at Moutexmnn. Iowa,
with Muscatine and Montezuma. Iowa, R.P. O.
210 Supplied by initial end t^rmiual offices, nnd by Bur
lington and Conncil Bluffs. Iowa, R P. O. Con
nects at Red Oak, Iowa, with Ked Oak, Iowa, and
Nebraska City, Nebr., R. P. O., and at Griswold,
Iowa, with Atlantio and Griswold, Iowa, pouch
service.
At Slocum Junction (n. c
troit and Toledo R. P. "

738

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads ind

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Groveton Junction and Lan

caster, N. H.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

1000 Groveton Junction, Con- Boston and Lowell B B.

cord, N. H.

Chicago, Rock Island and

Pacifii
WhiteWater
Wilmington and Weldon ..
San Antonio and Aransas
Pass.

Guthrie Centre and Menlo,

Iowa.
Hagerstown and Cambridge
City, Ind.
Halifax and Scotland Neck,
N. C.
Hallettaville and Kennedy
Junction, Tex.

Menlo, Guthrie Centre,

Iowa.
21031 Harrison,
Ohio, Hagerstown.
(port) Ind.
13010 Halifax, Scotland Neck, N,
C.
31057 Hallottsville, Kennedy Junc
tion, Tex.

Hammondsport and Bath, N. T

Hulstad and Moorhead, Minn..

6096 Bath, Hammondsport, N. Y Bath and

20032 Moorhead, Halstad, Minn . SaintPaul,
Manitoba.

Hampton and Belmond, Iowa.

27078 Hampton, Belmond, Iowa. . Central Iowa .

Hannibal and Palmyra Junc

tion, Mo.
Hanover Junction and Valley
Junction, Pa.
Harbor and Ashtabula, Ohio..
Harbor Springs and Petoskey,
Mich.1
Harlan and Avoca, Iowa

2S030 Hannibal, Palmyra, Mo .

8102
(part)
51098
21036
27045

Harlem and Andover, Dak.

35022 Andover, Harlem, Dak.

Chicago, Milwaukee and St.

Paul.

Harrisvilleand Carthago, N. T
Harrodsburgh Junction (n. o.)
and Harrodsburgh, Ky.
Hartington and Wakefield,
Nebr.
Hart and Mears, Mich1
Hartland and Plttsfleld, Me . .

6134
20021
34022
24046
20

Harrisville, Carthage, N. T
Harrodsburgh, Harrods
burgh Junction (n.o.).Ky.
Wakefield, Hartington,
Nebr.
Hart, Mears, Mich
Hartland, Pittsficld, Me . . .

Carthage and Adirondack .

Southwestern.
Chicago. St Paul, Minn.
and Omaha.
Chicagoand West Michigan
Scbaaticook and Moosehead
R. It.

Hart'slload and Jacksonville,

Fla.
Hartwell and Bowersvillo, Ga..
Uarwood and Gonzales, Tex. . .
Hastings and Red Cloud,Nobr.

16000
15029
31040
34029
(part)

Hart's Road, Jacksonville,

Fla.
Hartwell, BowersviUe, Fla.
Harwood, Gonzales, Tex.. .
Hastings, Oxford, Nebr . . .

Fla. Bwy. and Nav. Co.

Hartwell R. B . .
G., H. and S. A.
Burlington and Mo. River
in Nebr.

Hanover Junction, Gettys

burg!], Pa.
A slitabula Harbor, Ohio...
Harbor Springs, Petoskey,
Mich.
Avoca, Harlan, Iowa

Hannibal and Saint Joseph

Western Maryland
Ashtabula Street By. Co. . .
Grand Rapids and Indiana
Chicago, Rock Island and
Pi

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

739

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, iit operation, cf-c.Continued.
. 1*
.a
1
u 5~

-3
is .2

II
I'

a
I

11,994

18, 842
4,488
13, 140
47, 952

1S
6

17, 053
10, 703

18
4

33, 230
8,301
7, 512
10, 454
17,791

It
12
20
JO

34, 924
13, 590
0. 811
I 21, 159
2,598
1. I

33, 974
6, 354
18, 425
50, 247

Pounds.
J, 2M Balance of route (136.30 miles) covered by R. P. 0service. (See Table A*.) Lancaster and Boston
R. I*. O. exchanges poaches with Northumber
land, Groveton and Portland and Island Pond R.
P.O. Portland and Island Pond R. P. O. ex
changes with Northumberland and Laucaster.
Lancaster exchanges with Northumberland and
Grovelon.
214 Supplied by initial and terminal offices, and by West
July 1,1887
Liberty nnd Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O.
391 'Balance of route (j.">.01 miles) covered by the Fort,
July 1, 1884
Wayne and Cincinnati R. P. O. (See Table A".)
105 Connects Washington and Wilmington R. P. O. at
July 1,1884
Halifax.
Mar. 14, 1887
130 Now service ; not reported last year. Connects at
Kennedy Junction, Tex., with Sun Antonio and
Corpus Chiisti. Tex., R. P.O., andstCuero, Tex.,
with Rosenberg and Cnero, Tex., R. P. O.
260
July 1,1885
84 Supplied by Moorbead, Minn. Connects at MoorJuly 1,1887
head, Minn., with Saint Paul, Minn., and Mandan, Dak., and withNeche, Dak., and -Saint Paul,
Minn., R. P. O's.
Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
July 1,1887
at Hampton, Iowa, with Mason City and Albia.
Iowa, and with Sumner and Hampton. Iowa, R.
P. O's. Connects ut Belmond, Iowa, with Mason
City and Port Dodg\ Iowa, R. P. O.. and with
Garner and Dows. Iowa, pouch service.
July 1,1887
GIB Makes llannibal, Mo., connections, and
at Palmyra, Mo., with Quincy, IlL, and
City. Mo , R P. O.
July 1,1885
C71 Balaueo of route <2;f.70 miles) covered by Glyudon
and Gottvsburgh R. P. O. (See Table A.j
'Service performed on street cars.
Junel5,18-<5
'At Pctoskev, Mich., connects Mackinaw Cityand
July 1,1884
Grand Rapids R. P. O.
July 1,1887
236 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Avoca, Iowa, with West Liberty and Cnuucil
Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O., and with A voca aud Carsou, Iowa, ponch service.
Supplied bv Audover, Dak. Connects at Andover,
Mar. 24, 1887
Duk., with Ortouville, Minn., and Mitchell. Dak..
R. P.O. Connects at Kidder, Dak., with Breckenridge, Minn , and Aberdeen, Dak,, R.P. O.
July 1,1884
249
July 1,1880
152 Supplied by initial and terminal offices, and by
Covington and Norfolk, Nebr., R.P. O.
July 1,1884
70 'AtMears, Mich., connects Peutwator and Muske
gon R. P. O.
Route established January 24. 1887130* days. Pittsfield exchanges pouches with Bangor and Bostou
R P. O., West Palmyra, and Hartland. West
Palmyra exchanges with Pittsfield. Hartland
exchanges with West Palmyra, Pittsfield, and
Bangor and Boston R. P. O.
July 1,1884
HI
Nov. 1,1882
366
200 Connects at Harwood. Tex., with Houston and Del
Jul.7 1,1886
Rio., Tex , R. P. O.
Sept. 15,1884 3,215 'Balance of route covered by Kansas City, Mo., and
Oxford, Nebr., R. P. O. (See Table Am Supplied
bv initial and terminal offices nnd by Omaha and
McCook, Nebr., R. P. O. Connects at Hastings,
Nebr., with Aurora and Hastings, Nebr., pouch
service, aud at Red Cloud, Nebr., with Red Cloud.
Nebr., and Oberlin. Kans., Kansas City, Mo., and
July 1,1885

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12

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740

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in dosed poaches upon railroad* and

Initial and terminal stations

rnnning east to west, nortii
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title ofcompany.

mini of route.
2=

Hastings and Sidney, Iowa .

27013 Hastings, Sidney, Iowa .

Chicago, Burlington and

Quincy.

Hatfield and Norwood, N. Y . . .

Hauser Jnnction (n. o.) and
Creur d'Alene, Idaho.
Hayt's Corners and Willard,
N. y.
Hazlo Creek Bridge and Audeuried, Pa.
Henderson and Morganfleld,
Ky.'

0133 Hatfield, Norwood, N.T...

42002 Hauser Jnnction, Coaur
d'Alene, Idaho.
8128 Hayt's Corner's, Willard,
N. T.
8012 Hazle Creek Bridge, Andenried, Pa.
20034 Henderson,Morganfleld,Ry

Rome, Wat. and Ogdcnsburgh.

Spnkane Falls and Idaho
R. R.
Geneva, Ithaca and Sayre . .
Lehigh Valley
Ohio Valley

Henderson and Overton, Tex

Henderson and Oxford, N. C . .
Henley and Bayles, Cal

31015 Henderson, Overton, Tex.

13014 Oxford, Henderson, N. C .
46003 Bayles, Henley, 0*1
(part)

International and Great

Northern.
Oxford and Henderson
Southern Pacific R. R

Hicksford, Va., and Margarettsville, IT. C.

Highlands and Branchport
Junction, N. J.

11036 Hicksford, Va., Margaretta- Meherrin Valley

ville, N. C.
7026 Highlands, Whiting, N. J .. Central R. R. of Now Jersey
(part)

HUbert and Appleton, Wis.

25040 Hilbert, Appleton, Wis

Hilliard's and Branchton Junc

tion, Pa.
Hillsborough and Sardinia,Ohio
Hinckley and Saint Cloud,
Minn.

8152 Branohton Jnnction, Hil Shenango and Allegheny . .

liard's, Pa.
21060 Hillsborough, Sardinia,Ohio Ohio and Northwestern. .
26049 Saint Cloud, Hinckley, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and
Minn.
Mauitoba.

Hodges and Abbeville, S. C...

Hoisington and Great Bend,
Kuus.

14009 Hodges, Abbeville, S. C... Richmond and Danville

R. R.
33071 Hoisington, Great Bond, Kansas and Colorado
Xana.

Holliday8burgh Junction (n.

o.) and Nowry, Pa.
Holyoko and Westflold, Mass. .
Hones'date and Carbondale, Pa
Honesdale and Lackawaxon,
Pa.
Hope and Ripon, Dak

8140
3069
8118
8003
35003

Hollidaysburgb Junction,
Newry, Pa.
Holyoke, Westfleld, Mass.
Honesdalo, Carboudale, Pa.
Hnnesdale, Lackawaxen.
Pa.
Breckenridge, Minn., Hope,
Dak.

Milwaukee and Northern .

Pennsylvania
New Haveu and Northamp
ton R. R.
Dolawaroand Hudson Canal
Company.
New York, Lake Erie and !
Western.
SaintPanl, Minneapolis and
Manitoba.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED VOUCH SERVICE.

741

parts of railroads over ivhich no railway post-officer ran, in operation, $ c. Continued.

itrips
ofround
mber

as

Cm
B
33

1
i
o
J
a
%
a
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H0
.

weperk.
M
!r =r

3
5>a
i

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a
<SSCOe>o
SS

-sia
s
e
iS

22.22 13,910

10 July 1,1887

13. 54 8,476
13.88 10, 132

6
7

2
8 Mar. 14, 1887

5.75 12, 598

8.52 10,607
9,750

21
11
0

13 July 1, 1885
12 July 1, 1885
8 Feb. 14,1867

17.01 12,417
14.20 8,889
M 47 70, 423

7
6
7

12 July 1, 18S8
12 July 1, 1883
44 July 1, 1886

18.77 11, 750

10 July 1, 1885

6,808 '8.25

8 July 1, 1886

'7.91

21.83 27,331

12

12 July 1, 1887

10.47 13, 108

19. 59 12,263
68.04 42, 693

12
0
6

8 July 1, 1885
16 July 1,1884
26 July 1,1887

7,468
7,548

c
7

2 July 1,1884
4

3.00 3, 831
11.20 14,022
17.48 38,209
24.94 31, 225
'29.84 9,310

12
12
21
12
8

11.93
10.34

8
8
30
28
22

July
July
July
July
July

1,1885
1,1885
1,1885
1,1685
1,1886

?s
<f
Pounds.
139 Supplied by Hastings, Nobr., and by Bnrlington
and Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O. Connects at
1 1 .1-1 in- . with Carson and Hastings, Iowa, pouch
aorvice.
112 Connects at Hansor Junction with Helena, Mont.,
and Portland, Oreg., R. P. O. New service, Feb
ruary 20, 1887.
124
132
209 February 14, 1887, railroad service ext<
Commercial Point, Ky., and R. P. O. a
tabllsbed, and is now known as tho ]
and Marion R. P. O. (See Tablo A'.)
229 Connects at Overton, Tex^, with Texarkana, Ark.,
and Houston. Tex.', R. P. O.
206 Connects Norfolk and Raleigh R. P. O. at Bender1,323 Balance of route covered by Delta and Sacramento,
and Red BlufT and Sacramento R. P. O'a. Sup
plied also by Sacramento and San Francisco postoffices. Service extruded November 20, 1886,
February 2B, 1887, and April 2o, 1867.
31 Connects Washington and Wilmington R. P. O. at
Hicksford, and Norfolk and Raleigh R. P. O at
Margarettsville.
471 ' Balance of route (30.41milcs) covered by Red Bank
and Btldgetnn R. P. U. (see Table A'), and no
service 3.90 miles, Branchport Junction to Ratontown.
* Fifteen times a week for 3 months and 6 times a
week for 9 months from Highlands to Branchport Junction.
144 Snpplied by Applcton, Wis., and byGrcen Bay and
Milwaukee, Wis., R. P. O. Connects at Menusha,
Wis., with Fort Howard, Wis., and Chicago, 111.,
ond with Chicago, 111., Abbotsford, Wis., and
Minneapolis, Minn., R. P. 0*a. Connects at ApSleton. Wis., with Ashland and Milwaukee, Wis.,
-P.O.
63
239
70 Supplied by in'ti.il and terminal offices. Connects
at Hinckh . ,,linn., with Duluth and Saint Paul
Minn., R. r. O. ; at Snint Cloud, Minn., witli
Boundary Line and Saint Paul, Minn.. R. P. O..
and at Mihua, Minn., with Milaca and Elk River,
Minn., pouch service.
154
Connects at Groat Bend, Kans., with Kansas City
Mo., and Pueblo, Colo., R. P. O., Great Bend mid
Nesa City, Kans., R. P. O., and at HoictogMB,
Kans., with Osawatomie and McCrackcn, Kans.,
R. r. O. New service, and not reported last year.
124
101 Holvoke exchanges ponches with Wcstfleld and
Williamsburgh and New Haven R. P. O.
205
401
763 1 Balance of route covered by Lnrimore, Dak., and
Breckonridge, Minn., R. P. O. (See Table A*.)
Supplied by Initial and terminal offices and by
Dak., and Breckenridgo, Minn., R

742

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table O..Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running oast to west, north
to south, anil northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.
2
V.=:

IIopo Valley and Wood River

Junction (n. o-), R. I.
Hopewell Junction and Wicopee Junction, N. Y.
Hortonvtlle and Oahkosh,Wis.

Iloulton, Me., and New Bruns

wick Line (n. o.).

4009 Wood RiverJunction (n. o.), New York, Providence and

Boston R. R.
Hopo Valley, R. L
0125 Hopewell Junction. Wico- Now York and New Eng
land.
pee Junction, N. Y.
25040 Oshkoah, Hortonvilte, Wis. Milwankee, Lake Shore and
Western.

111 Houlton, Me., Now Bruns

wick Line (n. o.).

New Brunswick Railway. . -

Houston and Alvin, Tex..

31047 Houston, Alvin, Tox.

Gplf, Coloradoand Sauta Ft!

Houston and Columbia, Tox..

Houston and Sealy, Tox

31008 Houston, Columbia, Tox .

Houston, Sealy, Tox

International and Great

Northern.
Texas Western

Hull and Old Colony House

Station (n. o.), Mass.
Hunter and Fhceulca. N. Y . ..
Uutnboldtand Republic, Mich.
Hunter's Ran and Pine Grove
Furnace, Pa.
lluntsville and Phelps, Tex...
Huron and Norwalk, Ohio
Hutchinson Junction anil
Hutchinson, '

6118
24053
8052
(part)
31034
21087

Old Colony House Station

(n. o. ). Hull, Mass.
Phrenica, Hunter, N. Y ...
Humboldt, Republic, Mich
Carlisle, Pine Grove Fur
nace, Pa.
Huntsville, Phelps, Tex...
Huron, Norwalk, Ohio
Hutchinson Junction (n.o.),
HutchinsoD, Minn.

Nautasket R. R.
Stony Clove and Catskill . .
Marqnette, Houghton and
Ontonagon.
Gettyabnrgh and Harrisburg.
International and Great
Northern.
Wheeling and Lake Erie .
Saint Paul, Minneapolis and

Intersection, Pa., and Melrose,

Md.
Iono and Gait, Cal
Iron River Junction and Iron
River, Mich.
Ironton Junction (n. o.) and
Wellston, Ohio.

Valley Junction, Pa., Mel

(part) rose, Md.
46023 Gait, lone, Cal
24038 Iron River Junction, Iron
River, Mich.
21054 Dayton, Ironton, Ohio
(part)

Western Maryland
Central Pacific R. R
Chicago and Northwestern

Irvonaand Bellwood, Pa......

Irwin and Blackburn. Pa
Isabel and Brownsville, Tox ..
Jackson and Allouville, Mo. ..
Jacksonville andPabloBeach,
Fla.
Jacksonvilleand Saint Angustine, Fla.
Jamaica and Brooklyn, N. Y . .
Jamestown and BurrOak,Kans
Jamesville and Washington,
N.C.
Janesville and Afton, Wis ...

8120
31018
28048
10030
16016
6124
33032
13013
25052

Bellwood, Irvona, Pa
,
Irwin, Blackbnrn, Pa
Isabel, Brownsville, Tex ..
Jacksonville, Allenvillo, Mo
Jacksonville Pablo Beach,
Fla.
Jacksonville, Saint Augus
tine. Fla.
Brooklyn. Jamaica, N. Y ..
Jamestown, Burr Oak, Cans
Jamesville, Washington, N.
C.
Alton, Janosville, Wis

Dayton and Ironton

Bell's Gap
.
Yonghiogheny . '.
Rio Grande
-Saint Louis, Iron Mountain
and Southern.
Jacksonville and Atlantic
R.R.
Jacksonville, St. Angnstica
unci Halifax River R.R.
Long Island
Central Branch U. P
Norfolk Southern
Chicago and Northwestern . .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

743

parts of railroads over which wo railway post-offices run, in operation, <fc.Continued.

11

9
O

O. U
n
sa
a

5.93 11, 136

11.23 3,519
23.77 29,760

18

4.00

12

5, 008

12

23.71 51,925
51. 00 15, 912
52.87 16, 495
7. 75
15.11
8.70
'8.07
8.38
13. C7
53. 40

9,703
9,459
10,892
11,230
12, 233
17,115
33, 428

'3.79 2,373
27.85 20, 330
19.81 12,401
3.00

5. 02
8.53
23. 10
16.90
17. 48
36.80
0.18
33.86
22.57
6.64

264

32, 076
5, 339
10, 907
10, 579
10, 942
53,728
28, 733 I 30
42, 393 12
14.129
12, 470

a a

-o oo

Pounds.
150 Providence and New London R. P. O. exchanges
pouches with Woodsville and Dope Valley.
1,051 Mails carried in ono direction only from Hopewell
Junction.
156 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Hortonville. Wis., with Ashland and Milwau
kee, Wis., R. P. O. ; at Orate, Wis . with Chi
cago, III., Abbotsford, Wis., and Minneapolis,
Minn., 11. P. O , and nt Oshkosh, Wis., with Fort
Howard, Wis., and Chicago. Ill , and with Osh
kosh and Milwaukee, Wis., R P. O's.
Houlton exchanges pouches with Vanceborongh,
U Apr. 15, 18S6
and Bangor R. P. O . Calais. Caribou, Piesquo
Isle, Fort Fairfield, Saint Andrews, and Vance
borongh, and Andover R. P. O.
July 1,1886
447 Makes Houston, Tex .connections, and connects at
Alvin, Tex.,with Gainesvilleand Galveston, Tex.,
R. P. 0.
July 1,1886
139 Makes Houston, Tex., connections.
July 1,1886
46 Makes Houston, Tex., connections, and connects at
Sealv. Tex., with Gainesville and Galveston, Tex.,
R. P. O.
July 1,1885
55 Hull exchanges ponches with Boston.
July 1,1885
300
July 1,1884
CO Supplied bv Humboldt, Mich., and by Marquette
and Houghton, Mich., R. 1>. 0.
July 1,1885
413 1 Balance of routo (10 miles) covored by Carlisle and
Gettysburg!!. R P. O. (seo table AM
July 1,1880
213 Connects at Phelps, Tex., with Texarkana, Ark.,
and Houston, Tex., R. P. O.
July 1,1884
88
Supplied by Minneapolis. Minn., and by Neche,
Dak., and Sniut Paul, Minn., It. P. O. Connects
nt Hutchinson. Minn., wilh Glencoo and Hutch
inson. Minn., ponch service.
July 1, 1883
331 1 Balance of rouio (10 nulcsl covered by Carlisle and
Gettysburg!!. R. P. O. (See Table AM
July 1,1886
333 Connects al Gait with Sacramento and San Fran
cisco II P. O.
July 1,1884
Supplied by Florence, Wis. ConneefsatlronRivcr
Junction, Mich., with Florence, Wis., and Crys
tal Falls, Mich., pouch service.
Juno 1,1884
100 Balance of routocovered bv Dayton and Ironton R.
P.O., 102.81 miles. (Seo Table. A'.)
Previous to Juno y. 1887. Dayton and Ironton R.P.
O. divided at Wellston, Ohio. Commencing June
5, 1887, clerks run through between Dayton and
lionion. Ohio, omitting v/ollston, Ohio, making
closed-pouch service, Ironton Junction (n. o.) to
Wellston, Ohio.
90
Jnly 1,1885
July 1,18*5
31
July 1, 1880
26
July 1,1887
139 Connects nt Allenvillo, Mo., with SaintLouis Mo.,
anil Columbus. Ky., R. P. O,
6 Feb. 4,1887
44
10 Aug. 1,1884
455
Fob. 11, 1885
234 1 Average number.
July 1, 1886
381 Connects at Jamestown. Kans., with Atchison and
Lenora, Knns., R. P. O.
Jnly 1,1885
198 Conuects Jioifolk and Edenton R. P. O. nt Jamesvide by boat, between Jamcsvillo nnd Edenton.
July 1,1887
168 Supplied by Chicago. HI., nnd Winona, Minn , R.
R. O. Connects at Jnnesville, Wis., with Fort
Howard, Wis., and Chicairo. 111., and Milton and
Mineral Poin
Point, Wis., RP.O's, and with Ja
ville and 1Beloit, Wis., pouch service.

10 July 1,1885
July 1,1885
July 1,1887

744

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table C.Statement of mail tervioe performed in dosed povcliet upon railroad) and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation,
mini of route.

Corporate title of company.

Janesville and Beloit, Wis .

Janesville, Belolt. Wis .

Chicago, Milwaukee and St

Paul.

Jefferson Junction and Sus

8084 Carbondele, Susquehanna .
quehanna, Pa.
(part)
Jeffersonville and Claysville
21017 Jeffersonville, Clay s v i 1 1 e
Junction (n. o.). Ohio.
Jnnctlon (n. o.), Ohio.
Jefiersonvillo and New Albany.
'22007 New Albany, Indianapolis,
(part) Ind.
Ind.
Johnson Junction (n. o.), and
Johnson Junction (n. o.),
Hillsborough, Ky.
Hillsborough, Ky
Johnsonville and Stoneville, 1 4 18013 Stoneville, Johnsonville,
Miss.
Miss.
Juab and Frisco, Utah
1 8 41001 Juab, Frisco, Utah
(part)
Junction and Columbia, Pa [2 8031 Columbia, Sinking Springs,
(part) Pa.
Junction and Mound City, 111.] G
Junction, Mound City, HI .
Kaaterekill and Kaaterskill [ 2
Junction, N. Y.
Katabdm Iron Works and 1
Milo Junction (n. o.), Me.

N.Y., L. E. andW
Cin'ti, Hock. Val.and Toled*
Pennsylvania Company
Cincinnati and Southeastern
Georgia Pacific Railway.
Utah Central Railway ....
Philadelphia and Reading
Illinois Central

6131 Kaaterskill Junction, Kaat Kaaterskill

erskill, N. Y.
a MitoJunction (n.o.). Katah- Bangor and Katabdin
Works Railroad.
din Iron Works, Mo.

Keatine and Karthaus, Pa . . Kenesaw and Kearney, Nebr

8167 Keating, Karthaus, Pa....

34030 Kenesaw, Kearney, Nebr.

Pennsylvania
Burlington and Mo. River,
in Nebr.

Eensett and Searcy, Ark . . .

Keokuk, Iowa, and Warsaw, 111

Searcy and West Point

29011 Kensett, Searcy, Ark
23027 State Line (n. o.), Warsaw, Toledo, Peoria andWestern.
(part) DL

Kcyport and Freehold, N. J . . 1 2

Klngfield and Strong Station 1 1
(n. o.), Me.

Freehold and New York .

von Keyport, Freehold, N. J
25 Strong Station (n. o.), King Franklin and M egantlo R. R
field, Me.

King's Mountain Station and

Yosemite, Ky.
Kingston and Home, Ga
Kingston Depot and Narragansett Pier, K. L

20028 King's Mountain Station and Cin. and Green River

Yosemite. Ky.
lf.008 Kingston, Rome, Ga
Rome R.R
4007 Kingston Depot (n. o.), Nar- Narragansett PierR. R
raganaet t Pier, R. L

Kin Kora and Juliustown, N. 2 7012 Kin Kora, Juliustown, N, Penna

J.
J.
Kinzna Junction and Smith- 2 8132 Bradford, Smethport, Pa... Brad., B. and K
port, Pa.
(part)
.';)070
La Harpc, 111., and Burling- C
La Harpo, 111., Burlington, Toledo, Peoria and Western
ton, Iowa.
Iowa.
Lake City and Cadillac, Mich.

24060 Lake City, Cadillac, Mich- Cadillac and Northeastern-

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

74")

parts of railroads over which no railway post-officet run, in operation, &c. Continued.

~
:2

15.76 19, 731

2,334
13,210
14, 398
10. 90 18, 091
'3.81

12

1
-S

July 1, 1S87

July
July
July
July

1,1885
1,1884
1,1884
1,1884

20 54 12,858
13!i. 13 101,579

July 1,1884
July 1,1880

'11.73 14,686
2.91 1,840

July 1,1885
July 1,1887

7.40 9,265
19. 09 11,324

July 1,1885
July 1,1885

22. 17 13, 878

24.07 18, 010

July 1, 1880

8,039
8,100

July 1, 1886
July 1, 1887

14.99 42, 227

15.19 9,500

2:. July 1,1885

July 1, 1685

11.42 7,149
20.28 20, 608
8. 50 8,451

July 1,1884
July 1,1884
July 1,1885

9. 87 12, 357
15.84 19,831
20.11 25, 178

12 July 1,1885
July 1,1885
in July 1, 1887

1.1. 03 17,090

Feb. 1, 1886

4. 76
'6.47

P=.
3

Pounds.
103 Supplied by Racine, Wis., and Rock Island, 111., R
P. O.' Connects at Janesville, Wis., with Fort
Howard, Wis., and Chicago, 111., and with Milton
and Mineral l'oint, Wis.,R.P.O's., and with Janesville and Afton, Wis., pouch service.
231 1 Balance of route (35.70 miles) covered by Nineveh
and Carbondale R. P. O. (See Table A'.)
72 1 R. R service discontinued March 31, 1887.
of route
(107.72R.miles)
by Indian
3, 917 'Balance
apolis and
Louisville
P. O. covered
(See Table
Au. )
111 1 Six round trips over whole line and twelve addi
tional round trips betweon Johnson Junction and
Fleuiingsburgh. distance 6.00 miles.
20
837 Balance of route covered by Ogden and Salt Lake,
and Salt Lake and Juab' R. P. O's. (See Table
A'.)
417 ' Balance of route (28 miles) covered bv Reading and
Quarryville It. P. O. (See Table A".)
73 Supplied bv Centralia and Cairo, TIL, K. P. O. Con
nects at Mound City, 111., with Danville and Cairo,
111., R. P. O.
154 1 Servico only 3 months in the year.
56 Greenvillo and Bangor R. P. O. exchanges pouches
with Brownville and Katahdin Iron Works.
Brownville exchanges pouches with Milo; Katah
din Iron Works exchanges pouches with Brown
ville and Milo. Extra round trip daily from Milo
Junction to Brownville.
Supplied by initial and terminal offices and by
Omaha and McCook, Nobr., R. P. O. Connects
at Kearney, Nobr., with Omaha, Nebr., and Og
den. Utah, K. P. O.
286 Connects at Kensett, Ark., with Saint Louis, Mo.,
and Texarkana, Ark., R. P. O.
1, 607 1 Balance of route covered by Logansport, Ind., and
Kookuk, Iowa, R. P. O. (See Table A'.) Con
nects At Keokuk, Iowa, with Burlington, Iowa,
and Saint Louis, Mo. ; Keokuk and iluineston,
Iowa, Des Moines and Keokuk. Iowa, Keokuk,
Iowa, and Clayton, 111., and with Logansport,
Ind., and Keokuk, Iowa, R P. O's.
334
65 Farmington and Lewiston R. P. O. exchanges
pouches with West Freeman. Salom, and Kingnold } Farmington exchanges pouches with Free
man, Salem, and Kingfield ; Salem exchanges
pouches with West Freeman and Strong; King,
tield exchanges pouches with Salem and Strong.
341
298 Providence and New London K. P. O. exchanges
Souches with Narragansett Pier, Gould, Peaceale, Rocky Brook, and Wakefield. Narragan
sett Pierexchanges pouches with Providence and
Boston, Providence and Now York R. P. O.
125
125 Balance of route (10.34 miles) covered by Wellsville and Bradford R. P. O. (See Tablo A-.)
141 Supplied by initial and terminal offices and by Lo
gansport, Ind., and Keokuk. Iowa, R. P. O. j con
nects at Burlington, Iowa, with all lines center
ing at that point.
82 1 At Cadilluo, Mich., connects the Cadillac and
Fort Wayne and Mackinaw City and Grand
Rapids R. P. O.

746

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.
Di|vision.

4
3o
N
O
Ua
a3
fe

Lake George and Fort Ed 2

ward, N. Y.

6032 Port Edward, Lake George, Del. and Hud. Canal Com
N.Y.
pany.

Contract designation, ter

mini of route.

Corporate title of company.

Lake Linden and Junction (i 24000 Junction (n. o.) Lake Lin Hancock and Calumet
den, Mich.
(n. o.), Mich.
Lake Park. Towa, and Worth- 6 27085 Lake Park, Iowa, Worth- Burlington, Cedar Rapids
ington, Minn.
and Northern.
ington, Minn.
3 10018 Lake Roland, Stevenson,
Md.
4 14020 Lanes, Georgetown, S. C ... Georgetown and Lanes R. R
2 8098 Norristown, Lansdale, Pa . . Phila, and Reading
7 33061
Chicago, Hans, and West
era.
2 8118 Latrobe, Ligonier, Pa
Latrobo and Ligonier, Pa
Ligonier Valley ............
Laurens and Newberry, S. C.. 4 14012 Newberry, Laurens, S. C . . . Richmond and Danville R. R.
Lawrence and Lowell, Mass .. 1 3017 Lowell, Lawrence, Mass
Boston and Lowell R. R....
Lake Roland and Stevenson,
Md.
Lanes and Georgetown, S. C . .
Lausdale and Norristown, Pa .
Larned and Burdett, Sans

Lawrence and Salem, Mass 1

3005

Lawrenceburgh Junction (n. 5 22045 Lawrenceburgh Junotion Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St.

(n. o.) and Lawrenceburgh, Louia and Chicago.
o.) and Lawrenceburgh, Ind.
Ind.
Lawrencevllle and Harrison 2 8139 Lawrencevillo, Harrison Val Fall Brook Coal Company..
ley, Pa.
Valley, and
Pa. Hartford, Mich ..
Lawton
n 24063 Lawton, Hartford, Mich.... Paw Paw and Toledo and
South Haven.
Loaman Place and Strasburgh, 2 8026 Strasburgh, Leaman Place, Strasburgh ...i.............
Pa.
Pa.
Lebanon and Cornwall, Pa
2 8149 Lebanon, Cornwall
Leeds Junction (n. o.) and 1
3 Farmington, Brunswick, Me.
Lowiston, Me.

Salt Lake and Western R'y.

Lehiand Silver City, Utah.... 8 41011 Lehi, Silver City, Utah
Leicester Junction, Vt., and 1 2003 Leicester Junotion, Vt., and
Addison Junction (n-o.),
Addison Junction (n. o.), N.
N. Y.
Y.
Lewislmrgh and Sunbury, Pa. o
Lewiston and South Auburn, 1
Me.

8153 Sunbury, Lewisburgh, Pa.. Philadelphia and Reading..

21 Lewiston, South Auburn,
Me.

Lewiston and Suspension 2 6010 Buffalo, Lewiston, N. Y

Bridge, N. Y.
(part)

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in opiration,

747

Continued.

r.

7.

9
o
* St * El
fee.
5
c

15. 95 22, 466 '27

5 =
boo
El

Joly L 1886

4,715

Sept 10, 1886

1R79 11,702

July 1, 1887

5.51 3, 449
39.20 24,539
10. CO 10, 141
24.12 15,099

July 1, 1885
Jnly 1, 1884
July 1, 1885
Feb. 21, 1887

10.80 13,522
31. 78 19,894
14.08 20,442

July 1, 1886
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1885

3.23

12

July 1,1885

4,876 ' U

July 1,1884

22.33 27,957

2.46

32.42 40,590
20.21 25, 303

July 1, 1880
July 1,1884

5.85 6,573
6.25 7,825
16.32 20,433

July 1,1880
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885

54. 20 33, 929

15.63 9,784

July 1,1886
July 1,1885

8.780
7,474

July 1,1885
July 1, 1885

9.35
6.97

Pounds.
584 1 12 round trips for 9 months and 27 round trips for
3 months, per week.
*44 pouchoB daily for 9 months and G4 pouches daily
for 3 months.
Supplied by Houghton and Calumet, Mich., and by
Marquetto and Houghton, Micb., K. P. O. ; con
nects at junction with Houghton and Calumet,
Micb., pouch service.
bv Wortbington, Minn., and by Cedar
EM Supplied
Rapids, Iowa, and Watertown. Dak., R. P.O.;
connects at Worthington. Minn., with Paint
Paul. Minn., and Council Blnffa, Ltwa, and with
Worthington, Minn., and Sioux Falls, l>ak., R.
P. 0*s.
Supplied by closed pouches from Baltimore, Md.
1-18
127
W New service; not reported last ^ear: connects at
Lamed, Kans., with Kansas Citv, Mo., and Pue
blo, Colo., R. P. 0.
103
218
127 Tewksbury exchanges pouches with Lowell, Bos
ton, Saint Albans and Boston R. P. O. and Bos
ton; Lowell exchanges pouches with Lawrence
and Portland and Boston R. P. O.
133 Saleni exchanges pouches with Peabody, Dnnvcrs
DanverspnrtAsylum Station, Middleion, George
town, Topsfield, Lawrence, Manchester, Law
rence and Boston R. P. O. ; Portland and Boston
R.P. O. Peabody exchanges with Boston and.
Manchester, Lawrence and Boston R. P.O., with
ndifitional round trip daily from Salem to Pea
body.
1 One round trip daily, and two daily except Sunday.
128
136 I1 At Lawton, Mich., connects Detroit and Chicago
R.P. O. At Hartford, Mich., connects Grand
Rapids and La Crosso R. P. O.

Fiily 1, l(-85
I

76
870 Balance of roite (51.33 miles) supplied by R. P. O.
service. (See Table A*.) Farminirtoniind Lewiston exchanges pouches with Sabatt as Wilton, Liverroore Fulls, Farniintrtnn and West Farmington.
Bangor and Boston R. P. O. exchanges pouches
with Sabattus, Wilton, Farmington and West
Farmington. Lewiston exchanges with Sabattus.
Connects with Salt Lake and Juab R. P. O. tit
Lehi.
Essex Junction and Boston R. P.O. exchange*
pouches with Whiting, EastShorelintn, North Or
wo! I, Lanabee Point and Ticondoroga. North
Orwell exchanges pouches with Tieonderoga.
Rutland, Bennington and Troy R. P. O. ex
changes pouches with East Shorcham and North
Orwell.
50
137 Portland and Island Pon<l R P. O. exchanges
ponches with Lewiston and Auburn; Portland
and Island Pond R P. O. S. R. service exchanges
pouches with Lewiston and Auburn.
8, 979 1 Balance of route (24.73 miles) covered by Suspen[1 Bufl" 1 3 R P. O. tSc-

748

REPORT OK THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table C.Statement of mail serviceperformed in closed pouches npon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title

mini of route.
|
'A

Little Elver and Hollyrood,

Kans.

33065 Little River, Hollyrood, Chicago,

Lockport Jnnction (n. o.) aDd

Tonawanda, N. Y.
Locust "Valley and Mineola, N.
Longview and Tatura, Tex

6015 Tonawanda, Lockport June N.Y.C. andH.E.

tion <n.o). N. Y.
6044 Mineola, Locust Valley, Long Island
N. Y.
31048 Longview, Tatnm, Ten
Galveston, Sabineand Saint
Louis.
21041 Lorain, Bridgeport
Cleveland, Lorain and
(part)
Wheeling.
46013 San Pedro, Los Angeles, Cal Southern I'acific R R

Lorain apd Grafton, Ohio.

Los Angeles and San Pedro.
Cal.
Los Angeles and Santa Mon
ica, CaL
Louisburgh and Franklinton,
N.C.
Louisville and Prospect (n. o.)
Ky.
Louinvillo and Wadley,y,Ga..
Liiverno, Minn., and Doon,
Iowa.

40020 Los Angeles, Santa Monica

CaL
13025 Louisburgh, Franklinton,
N. C.
20023 Louisville, Prospect (n.o ),
Ky.
15028 Wadley, Louisville, Ga
260J0 Luvefne, Minn., and Doon,
Iowa.

Wert-

Los Angeles and Independ

ence R R
Raleigh and Gaston
Lonisville and Nashville. .
WaillevR. R
Chicago, Saint Paul, Minn,
and Omaha.

Lyle,
le, Minn.,
It
and Mason City,
Iowa.

27010 Albia, Iowa,and Lyle, Minn Central Iowa .

(part)

Lvon Monntain and Loon

Lako, N. Y.
Lyons and Denver, Colo
#
McNeil and Magnolia, Ark
Madison and Elmira, Cal

6132 Lyon Mountain and Loon Chateaugay

Lake, N. Y.
Denver, Utah and Pacific
38028 Lyons, Denver, Colo
290)5 McNiel, Magnolia, Ark.
40015 Elmira, Madison, Cal

St. Louis, Ark. and Texas..

Vaca Valley and Clear Lake
R. R.

Malvern and Hot. Springs, Ark

Manchester and Barucgat^
N. J.
Manchester and North Weare,
N. H.

Louisville and Nashville ...

Bell's Gap
N. Y. C. and U. R. (Harlem
Div.).
M i I wankee, Lake Shore and
Western.
29005 Malvcm, Hot Springs. Ark. Hot Springs
7050 Manchester, Barnegat, N.J Central R. R. of N.J
1003 Manchester, North "Weare, Concord RR
N.H.

Mankato Jnnction and Mankato, Minn.

20019 Mnnkato Jnnction ( n o.), Winona and Saint Peter .

Mankato. Minn.

Madisonville and Providenco

Ky.
Mahaffey and Irvonft. Pa
Mahopac and Golden's Bridge,
N Y.
Malcolm and Antigo, Wis

20031
8165
6023
23060

Madisonville, Providence,
Ky.
Irvona, Mahaffey. Pa
Golden's Bridge, Mahopao,
N. Y.
Antigo nnd Malcolm, Wis.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

749

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, $c. Continued.
Nofrutrips
ombuenrd

Dateoflastreadjust

weIierk.

Mb
5,*5COttti
fa
ti5o
B
&

ft
*- o
ment.
II
fM
U

Poundi.
108 New service ; not reported last year.
Connect* at Little River, Kan*., with Florence and
Kllinwood,
R.and
P. O.Genesee,
Connects
at Geneseo,
! . [-..withKaus.,
Wichita
Kans.,
andOsawatomie and MeCracken^Kans,, K. P. O's- '
981 Including sacks.
July 1, 18S5
244
Aug. 25, 1885
24 Connects at Longvlew, Tox., with Texarkana,
Jan. 24, 1887
Ark., and Rl Paso, T>x., R. P. O., and Texarkana,
Ark., and Houston, Tex., R. P. O*
balance
ofroute (142.06 miles) covered by Cleveland
820
July 1,1884
and Wheeling R. P. O. (See Table A;.)
Connects
at Los Angeles with Doming, X. Mex.,
158
July 1, 1886
and Los Angeles. Cal., Los Angt-los and Santa
Ana, and Sau Franciscouml Los AngelcHR. P.O.'a.
70 Connect at Los Angeles with Doming, N. Mex., and
July 1, 1886
Los Angeles, Cal., San Francisco and Los Ange
les, and Los Angeles and Santa Ana R. P. O's.
123 Connects Norfolk and Raleigh U. P. O. at FrankOct. 1,1885
linton.
July 1,1884
41
i:u
Jnly 1,1884
114 Supplied by Lnverne, Minn., and by Worthington,
July 1,1887
Minn., and Sioux Falls, Dak., R. P, O. Connects
at Rock Kapids, Iowa, with Ellsworth, Minn.,
and Sioux Falls., Dak., pouch service.
of route co\*ered by Mason City and
July 1, 1867 1,652 1 Balance
Albia, Iowa, R. P. O. (See Table A*.) Connects
at Lvle, Minn., with St. Paul, Mtnu., and Water
loo, iowa, R. P.O. ; at Manly, Iowa, with Albert
Lea, Minn., and Burlington. Iowa, R. P.O., and
at Mason City, Iowa, with Mason City and Ft.
Dodge, Iowa, Mason City and Albia, Iowa, Aimtin, Minn., and Mason City, Iowa.

16,996

15, -100
14, 486
16, 432

12 '34
13 12
7 12

20, 470
19, 316

12
7

11
14

28,864

14

13, 021
13. 396
17, 70'J

12
6
12
a

8
6
6
10

38,741

13

12

14, 5(2
28,151

6
6

4
14 July 1,1886

9,811
24,442

14
12

6 July 1,1886
24 July 1,1886

10,454
10,047
9,390
8, 432

6
6
12
<

6 July 1,1884
8
8 July 1,1865
2 July 1,1887

55,620
41,767
12, 488

21
18
6

22 July 1,1886
24 July 1,1885
22 Jnly 1,1885

11,797

26

6 July 1, 1887

43 Feb. 21, 1887

85 Makes Denver, Colo., connections and connects

at Longmnnt, Colo., with La Sallo and Denver,
Colo., II. P.O., aud at Erie and Canlield, Colo.,
with Brighton and Boulder, Colo., pouch service.
130 Connects at McNeil, Ark., with Cairo, III., and
Texarkana, Ark., R. P. O.
by initial and torroinial offices, and con
223 Supplied
nects with Ogden, Utah, and San Francisco, Cal..
R. P. O., and Sacramento, Benicia, and San Fran
cisco. (Short ran.)
95
48
55 Supplied by Antigo, Wis. Connects at Antigo,
wis., with Ashland and Milwaukee, Wis., R.
P. O.
959 Connects at Malvern, Ark., with Saint Louis, Ho.,
and Texarkana, Ark., R P. O.
188
exchanges pouches with Goffstowu,
177 Manchester
Gotl'stown Centre. Oil Mill Village, New Boston,
East Wt'are, North Weare. Saint Albans ami
Boston R. P. O. exchanges pouches with Goffstown. New Boston, and Nonh Weare, and Oil
MillMillage.
250 Connects at Mnnkato Junction, Minn., with Winona
and Tracy, Minn., R. P. O., and at Mankato.Minn.,
with Saint Paul, Minn., nnd Council Bluffs. Iowa,
P. 0., and with Maukato and Wella, Minn.,

750

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENKRAL.

Table C. Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Iuiti.il and terminal stations

ruuninc cant to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southwest.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of

mini ot* route.

Manning and Audubon, Iowa

27080 Manning and A u d u bon, Chicago and Northwestern . .

Iowa.

Manor Junction and EaBtport ; 2

.Junction, N. Y.
Manor Station and Claridge, 2
Marblehead and Lynn, Mass.
Marblehead and Salem, Mass.

t;ii?
Bill
SOU!)
3(101

Manor Junction, Eaetport

Junction, N. V.
Manor Station, Claridge, PaLynn, Marblehead, Mass...
Salem, Marblehead, Mass..

Long Island
Pennsylvania
Boston and Maine R. R
Boston and Maine R. R

Manabawkin and Beach

Haven, N. J.
Marietta and Big Run, Ohio1 .

7042 Beach Haven, Mauahawk- Pennsylvania

in, N. J.
21090 Marietta, Big Run, Ohio... Marietta Mineral

Marietta, Ohio, and Parkersbnrch.W. Va.

Marlton and Haddonfleld. N. J.
Marshall and Rosalia, Wash...

21049 Marietta, Ohio, Parkers- Cincinnati, Washington and

burgh. W. Va.
Baltimore.
7045 Haddonfleld, Marlton, X.J. Camden and A t Ian tic
43015 Marshall, Rosalia, Wash . . Spokane and Paloose

Mauch Chunk and Tamaqua,

Pa.
Mayaville and Pittsfleld, LU..
Meadows and Wh itefield Junc
tion (n. o.), N. H.

8100 Tam-iqua, Mauch Chunk, Central R R. of New Jersey

23075 Maysville. Pittsflold, 111 ... . Wabash, St Louis and Pa
cific.
1018 Whltefleld Junctiou (n. o.), AVhitefleld and Jcfforson
Meadows, N. H.
R-lt.

Meadvillo and Linovillo. Pa . .

Means and Cadiz, Ohio
M cars and Villa Grove, Colo .

8107 Meadville, Linevillo, Pa

Pennsylvania
21083 Means, Cadiz, Ohio
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and
Saint Louis.
36015 Mears, Villa Grove, Colo. . . Denver and Rio Grando

Mechanicsburgh and Dillsburgh, Pa.

Mcdford and Boston, Mass
Melrose and Vernon, Conn

M,<0 Mechanicsburgh, Dills- Cumberland Valley

hurj:ht Pa.
Boston and Maim? R R
M12 Boston, Medford, Mass
5008 Vernon, Melrose, Conn
New York and New Eng
land R. K.

Monomineo, Mich., and Crivitz,

Wis.

2=057 Menominee, Mich., and Cri- Milwaukee and Northern. .

vitz, Wis.

Menominee and Hunt, "Wis.

Meredith and Harrison Junc
tion (u. o.), Mich.1
Micanopy Junction (n. o.) and
Micanopy, Fla.
Middlebormi^Ii and Attleborough, "

Red Cedar Junction (n. o.), Chicago, Milwaukee andSt.

Menominee, Wis.
PauL
24044 Meredith, Harrison Juno- Flint and Per* Marquette .
tion (n. o.), Mich.
icon Micanopy Junction (n. o.), Florida Southern Rwy .
Micanopy, Kla.
3043 Attleborough, Middlebor- Old Colony R.R
ough, Mass.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

751

parts of railroads over which no railway posUoffices run, in operation, $c.Continued.

Si
8h
i-'o
Ft
22, 522

10 July 1,1887

3,443
5,398
U, 981
7,493

Aug. 25, 18?5

Apr. 12, 1886
July 1,1885
July 1,1885

12.03 15, 062

5,525

12
6

15.08 37, 700

6.97 4,303
27.18 19, 811

24
6
7

a July 1,1884
July 1,1885

16.32 25,541
0.86 18, C05
8.50 5,321

15
26
6

14 July 1,1885
July 1,1857
July 1,1885

21.10 39, 020

8.11 10,154
20.16 12, 620

18
12
6

July 1, 1885
July 1,1884
July 1,1886

8.84 13, 835

5.31 13,296
13.15 16, 463

15
24
12

July 1,1885
July 1,1885
July 1,1885

22.79 28,533

12

July 1,1887

16.46 10,304

10 July 1,1867

29.65 37,122

12

May 1,1884

4. 11 5,146
22.00 27,544

12
12

Mar. 11, 1884

July 1,1885

Feb. 15, 1885

Pounds
287 Supplied by Carroll and Manning, Iowa, and by
Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs. Iowa. R. P. O.
Connects at Manning, Iowa, with Mnrinn and
Council Blufl's, Iowa, R. P. O., aud with Carroll
and Kirkman, Iowa, pouch service. Connects at
Andubon, Iowa, with Audubon and Atlantic,
Iowa, pouch service.
72
69
588 Marhlehead exchanges pouches with Lynn and Bos
ton via Lynn.
167 Marblehead exchanges ponches with Salem, and
Baniior and Boston R. P. O., aud Boston via
Salem, and with Lynn via Salem.
139 1 November 8, 1886, sorvice extended to Amesville,
Obi.; increase in distance 7.33 miles. November
10, 1886, R. P. O. service established on this line.
(See Table AM
751
45
New service established April 27, 1887. Connects
at Marshall with Helena, Mont., und Portland
Oreg., R. P. O.
221
301 Supplied by Blufl's, III., and Hannibal, Mo , and La
Fayette, Ind., aud Quiucy, 111., R. P. O's.
74 Wniteflold exchanges pouches with Hazen's Mills
and Jefferson. Lancaster and Boston K. P. O. ex
changes pouches with Hazen's Mills, Meadows,
Jefferson, and Jefferson Highlands.
221
294
150 Trains rnn from Salida, Colo., ami there connect
with Denver, Colo., aud Ogden, Utah, R. P. O. and
Denver, Pueblo and Leadville, Colo., R. P.O.
263
200 2oston exchanges poaches with Glenwood and
Medford.
109 Springfield and Hartford R. P. O. exchanges
pouches with Ellington and Rockvllle. Rockville exchanges pouches with Eltiugton, Hartford
and Boston and Hopewell Junction R P.O. Ver
non exchanges pouches with Melrose. Vernon
Center exchanges poucbes with Hartford.
Supplied bv Menominee, Mich., and bv Iron Mountain, Mich., and Green Bay, Wis., R. P O. Con
nects at Menouiiuee, Mich., with Ishpcraing,
Mich., and Fort Howard. Wis., It. P. O.
303 Supplied bv Menominee, Wis., and by Ean Claire,
Wis., and Wabasha, Minn., R. P. O. Connects at
Meunminee, Wis., with Saint Paul, Minn., aud
Elrov, Wis., R. P.O.
85 *At Harrison Junction (n. o.), Mich., connects
Ludington aud Toledo and Manistee and East
Saginaw R. I'. O's.
48
40 Taunton exchanges pouches with Middleborough,
East Taunton, Boston and Wellflect R. P.O.;
Barrowsville. Attleborough. Providenco, Boston
aud Boston, Providence and Nw York R. P. 0,

752

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Tablk C.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Nrumobuctreof.

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.
2
>

Middleborongh and Fall River, i

Mass.

D039 South Braintree Junction

(n. o.), Mass., Newport,
E. I.

Middlotown and Borlin Depot i

(n. o.), Conn.

6008 Middletown, Berlin Depot New York, New Haven and

(n. o.), Conn.
Hartford R. R.

Midville and Swainsborongh, 4 15053 Midville, Swainsborough, Midville and Swainsbor

ough R. R
Go.
Ga.
Midway and Versailles, Ky... 5 200?9 Midway, Versailles, Ky...
Milacaand Elk River, Minn.. a 26059 Elk Eiver, Miiaca, Minn... St. Paul, Minneapolis and
Manitoba.
Milbury and Grafton Depot i
(n. o ), Mass.
Milford andBellingham, Mass.

802G Grafton Depot (n. o.), Mil- Boston and Albany E. E

bury, Mass.
3059 Milford, Bellingbam, Mass. . Milford, Franklin and Prov
idence B. R.
Milroy and Lewistown Juno- 2 8049 Lewistown Junction, Mil
tion, Pa. Junction (n. o.)
roy, Pa.
Milwaukee
9 24062 Milwaukee Junction (n. o.)
and West Detroit, Mich.
and Detroit Junction,
Mich.

Milwaukee and Rugby Junc C 25017 Milwaukee, Ashland, Wis Wisconsin Central
tion, Wis.
(part)

Mineola and Hempstead, N. Y. 2 6111 Mineola, Hempstead, N. T..

Mineral Point and Potosi, Mo. 7 28049 Mineral Point, Potosi, Mo.. Saint Louis, Iron Mountain
and Southern.
Minneapolis and Mendota, 6 26044 Mendota, Minneapolis, Chicago. Milwaukee and
Saint Paul.
Minn.
Minn.
Mnira nnd Saint Regis Falls,
N.Y.
Monmouth Junotion and
Rocky Hill, N. J.
Montclair and Newark, N. J..
Moncnre and Pittsborough,
N. C.
Monico and Rhinelander, Wis.
Monson and Monson Junction
(n. o ), Me.
Montgomery and Argus, Ala. .

2 C052 Mnira, Saint Regis Falls,

N. Y.
2 7011 Eocky Hill. Monmouth
Junction. N. J.
Lackawanna and
8 7027 Newark, Montolair, N. J... Delaware,
Western.
3 13029 Moncure, Pittsborough, N.
C.
C 25045 Monico, Ehinelander, wis.. Milwaukee, Lake Shore and
Western.
23 Monson Junction (n.o.),
1
Monson, Me.
4 17027 Montgomery, Argus, Ala. .. Montgomery Southern Ewy.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

753

parts of railroad* over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, <f c.Continued.

CO
ja
ft- .95
U9
"3
-

gi

\Pounds
1,9*3 Balance of route (23.09 miles) covered by R. P. O.
service. (See Table A*.) Newport exchanges
pouches witb Bristol Ferry, Foil River, New Bedford. Providence, Boston, Boston, Providence and
New York, and Boston, Springfield and New York
R. P. O's. Fall Kivor exchanges pouches with
Bristol Ferry, Freetown. Middlcborough, and
liostou and Welltleet II. P. O., north and south.
Boston exchanges pouches with Laltovilb*, Free
town, nnd Tiverton. Taunton exchanges pouches
with Tiveiton and Myricksville. Additional trip
from Newport to Fall River.
11 Jaly 1,1885
240 Boston, Springfield and New York R. P. t). ex
changes poncbes with East Berlin, Berlin, Little
River, and Middletown. Boston and New York
R. P. O. short run, exchanges pouches with East
Berlin, Berlin, and Middletown. Middletown
exchanges pouches with Little River, Hartford,
New Haven, and Boston.

47, 776

Jaly 1,1885

24, 079

11.531
IS, 555
20,733

Oct. 21,1885

5, DS3
9,258

July 1,1885
July 1,1885

10, 200
2,886

Jaly 1,1885
July 1,1884

60, 768

It

5,258
8,338
12, 590

15,562
8,413
8.263
7,706
9,239
7,712

Remarks.

26 July 1,1887

Aug.25,1885
July 1,1887
19

July 1,1887

Mar.15, 188d
July 1,1885
July 1,1885
July 1,1887
July 1, 1885
Apr. 13, 1887
48p M G 87- -48

229
Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connect*
at Milaca, Minn., with Hinckley and Saint Cloud,
Minn,, pouch service, and at Elk River. Minn.,
with Boundary Lino and Saint Paul, Minn., R.
P. O.
Milburv exchanges poucbes with Boston, and Bos
ton and Albany R. P. O.
Milford exchanges pouches with Franklin, Provi
dence, and Boston and Hopewell Junction R. P.
0.
116
58 1 At Milwaukeo Junction (n. o.) connects Detroit
and Grand Haven, and Fort Gratiot and Detroit
R. P. O.'s.
At WestDetroit. Mich., connects BiiyCity, "Wayne,
and Detroit, BigUapids and Detroit, llctroit ami
Chicago, Detroit, Throe Rivers, and Chicago. Dotroit and Grand BmWi. Detroit and Toledo,
Howard City and Hermit, and Mackinaw City
and Detroit H. P. O.'s.
1 Balance of route covered bv Chicago, IP., Abbotsford, Wis., and Minneapolis. Minn., and Ashland
and Ahbotsford, Wis., R. P. O.'s. (See Table
A".) Connects at Milwaukee, Wis., with all
lines centering at that point, and at Rugby
Junction, Wis., with Chicago, 111., Ahbotsford,
Wis., and Minneapolis, Minn., It. P. O.'s.
101
116 Connects at Mineral Point. Mo., with Saint Louis,
Mo., and Columbus, Ky.. It. P. O., and Saint
Louis, Mo., and Texat-kana. Ark., K. P. O.
501 Supplied by Minneapolis. Minn., and Saiut Paul,
Almn. Connects at Meudota. Minn., with Chi
cago, III., McGregor. lowu, and Saint Paul,
Mmn., R. P. O.'s, and nt Minneapolis, Minn.,
with all lines centering at that point.
99
116
358
Connects Raleigh and Hamlet R. P. O. at Moncure.
101 Supplied by Ashland and Milwaukee, Wis., R. P. O.
03 Mnnson
I> ... exchanges
D il pouches with Greenville and
Bangor
76

754

REPORT' OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement .of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract derignation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

Monticello and Drifton, Fla. . .

Monticello and Fort Jcrvis, N.
r.
Montour Junction and Impe
rial, Pa.
Montpelier Junction (n. o.)
und Barre, Vt.
Mooers and West Chazy, X. Y.
Morgan Junction and Cumber
land, Ohio.
Morris aud Brown's Valley,
Minn.

16002
(br'ch)
6078
8127
2017
0026
(part)
21048
20034

Monticcllo, Drifton, Fla

Port Jorvis, Monticello,
N. Y.
Montour Junction, Imperial,
Pa.
Montpelier Junction (n. o.),
Ilarre, Vt.
Albany, Mooers, N. Y
Morgan Jnnction, Cumberland, Ohio.
Morris, Brown's Valley,
Minn.

Florida Railway and Navigation Company.

Port Jervis, Monticello and
New York.
Montour
Central Vermont R R
Delaware and Hudson Ca
nal Company.
Cincinnati, Wheeling and
New York.
Saint Paul, Minneapolis and
Manitoba.

Morris Run and Blossburgh,

Pa.
Mount Oannel and Alaska, Pa
Mount (iilead and Edison,
Ohio.
Mount Healthy and Cincin
nati, Hamilton and Dayton
Junction (u. o.)t Ohio.
Mount Jewett and Kane, Pa. ..
Mount Pleasant and Broad
Ford, Pa.
Mount Union and Robertsdale,
Pa.
Mount Zion and Keosauqua,
Iowa.
Narenta Station and Metropolitnn, Mich.
Necedah and Necedah Junc
tion, Wis.
Necedah and New Lisbon,
Wis.

813G Blossbur^h, Morris Run, Pa.

8oa Alaska, Mount Carmel, Pa..
21072 Edison, ML Gilcad, Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Duyton Railroad Junction
(n. o.) and Mount Healthy
Ohio.
8066 Mount Jowett, Callery, Pa. .
(part)
8111 Broad Ford, Mount Pleasant, Pa.
80S.) Mount Union, Robertsdale,
Pa.
27062 Mount Zion, Keosauqua,
Iowa.
24058 Narenta Station and Metro
politan, Mich.
25002 Necedah Junction, Nocodah, Wis.
25022 New Lisbon, Necedah, Wis.

Falls Brook Coal Company.

Philadelphia and Reading .
Cleveland, Columbus, Cin
cinnati and Indianapolis.
Cincinnati Northwestern ...

Neelysville and Doniphan,

Mo.
Ncillsvllle and Morrillon, Wis.

28035 Neelysville, Doniphan, Mo Saint Louis, Iron Mountain

and Southern.
25037 Merrillon, Neillsville, Wis . Chicago, Saint Paul, Minn.,
and Omaha.

Nephi and Chester, Utah

Nevada City and Colfax, Cal. .

San Pete Valley Railway . .

41010 Nephi, Chester, Utah
46010 Colfax, Nevada City, Cal . . . Nevada County Na rrowGauge Railroad.
21001 Bellaire and Columbus, Ohio Central Ohio
(part)
0507 Newark.Dolaware City.Del . Philadelphia. Wilmington
and Baltimore.
3054 Now Bedford, Fall River, Fall River R R
Mass.
5002 Now Britain, Berlin Junc New York, New Haven and
tion (n. o.), Conn.
Hartford R R.
7010 East Millstone, New Bruns Pennsylvania
wick, N. J.
6004 Newburgh.Greycourt, N. Y. Now York, Lake Erie and
Western.
27068 Newburgh, . State Ccntro, Central Iowa
Iowa.

Newark and Columbus, Ohio. .

Newark and Delaware City,
Del.
New Bedford and Fall River,
Mass.
New Britain and Berlin Junc
tion (n. o.), Conn.
New Brunswick and East Mill- 1
stone, N. J.
Newburgh and Groycourt, N.
Y.
Newburgh and State Centre,
Iowa.

Pittsburgh and Western.

Baltimore and Ohio
East Broad Top
Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific.
Chicago and Northwestern .
Princeton and Western .
Chicago, Milwoiikoe and
Saint Paul.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVK LCLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

755

parte of railroads over which no railway post offices run, in operation, #c- Continued. .
ofmailAverage
weight
Ntrips
umber ofpNuoexmbcehrs
Asenrvuicael. ofround
of
miles
4a
|
dislauce
whole
daily.
changed
daily.
weperk.
I
ofMriolutes.
x2
Remarks.
-I
0
3
&
4.00
24.70
11.00
7.68
'11. 75
17.70
47.29

2,504
38,655
13,772
14,329
7,356
22,160
27,603

6
15
12
18
6
12
6

4
20
10
10
6
16
22

July
July
July
Aug.
July
July
July

3.76
1.90
2. 40
7. 08

4,708
4. 758
3, 005
8,864

12
24
12
12

4
8
10
8

July
Feb.
July
July

'12. 24
10.38
30.06
5.07
35.01
18.24

15, 324
0,498
37,035
6,348
21, 916
10, 160

12
6
12
12
6

4
18
14
8
12
4

July
July
July
July
July
July

12.70 15,975

Pounds.
765
1,1884
200
1,1885
1,1885
121
5,1885
215 Barro exchanges pouches with Montpelier and
Saint Albans and Boston R, P. O.
1,1885 4,939 'Balance of route (177 miles) covered by Rouse's
Point and Albany R. P. O. (See Table A".)
1,1884
95
1,1887
227 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Morris, Minn., with Neche, Oak., and Saint
Paul, Minn., and with Little Falls and Morris,
R. P. O.'s. Connects at Graceville, Minn., with
Minneapolis, Minn., and Fargo, Dak., E. P. O.
62
1,1885
11,1885
80
1,1884
202
1,1884
93
i
'Balance of route (126.87 miles) covered by Kane
andCallery R.P.O. (See Table A'.)

1,1885
1,1885
1,1885
1,1887
1,1884
1,1887

341
54
113
144
41
25

12

8 July 1,1887

200

20.00 12, 576

15.51 19,418

6
12

26 July 1,1887
8 July 1,1887

207
215

31.84 21, 192

27.77 40,544

6
14

14 July 1,1886
16 July 1,1886

427
601

33.00 72, 072

12.68 23, 813
14.85 27,888
3.00 6,634

21
18
18

24
5
6
6

946
89
60 New Bedford exchanges pouches with Fall River.
209 New Britain exchanges pouches with Boston,
Springfield and New York R. P. O., day run,
and New York and Boston R. P. O., short run.
75
718
S3 Supplied by Grinnell, Iowa. andStateCentre, Iowa.
Connects at Nowburgh, Iowa, with Mason City
Bnd Albia, Iowa, R. p. O.. at Capron, Iowa, with
Marion and Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O., and
at State Centre, Iowa, with Cedar Rapids and
Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O.

July
July
July
Aug.

1,1884
1,1885
1,1885
1,1885

12 July 1, 1885
8.56 10,717
IB. 09 65,727 S3 40 July 1, 1885
26.08 10,889 fit 18 July 1,1887
1

Supplied by Mount Zion, Iowa, and by Des Moines

and Keokuk It. P.O.
Supplied by Eseanaba, Mich., and bylshpeming,
Mich., and Fort Howard, Wis., R.P. O.
Supplied by Saint Paul, Miun., and Elroy, Wis., R.
P.O. Connectsat Necedah, Wis., with Necedah
and New Lisbon, Wis., pouch service.
Supplied by New Lisbon, Wis., and by Chicago,
111., and Minneapolis, Minn., It. P. O. Connects
at Necedah. Wis., with Necedah and Necedah
Junction, Wis., pouch service.
Connects at NeelysviUe, Mo., with Saint Louis,
Mo., and Texarkana, Ark., R. 1*. O.
Supplied by Merrillon. Wis., and by Saint Paul,
Minn., and Elroy, Wis.. R. P. O. Connects at
Merrillon, Wis., with Fort Howard, Wis., and
Winona, Minn., R. P. O.
Connects at Nepbi with Salt Lake aud Juab R.
P. O.
Connects at Colfax with Ogden. Utah, and San
Francisco, Cal., R. P. O. Supplied also by closed
pouch from Sacramento.
Balance of route (105.47) miles covered by Grafton
and Chicago R. P. O. (See Table A.)

756

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table C".Statement of mail sen-ice performed in cloted pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract dcslgnatiou.
of route.

Corporate title of company.

Newbnrgh Junction and

Vail's Gate Junction, N. Y.
Vew CoHtle and New Castle
Junction (n.o.), Pa.
New Castle and New Castle
Junction (n.o.), Pa.
New Canaan and Stamford,
Conn.

6074 Vail's Gate Junction, Newburgh Junction, N. Y.

8156 Newcastle Junction i o n.).
New Castle, Pa.
812S Allegheny,
New Castle, Pa.
(part)
New Canaan, Stamford,
Conn.

New York, Lake Erie and

Western.
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie .
Pittsburgh and Western...
New York, New Haven and
Hartford R. K

New City and Nannet Junc

tion, N. Y.
Ncwtleld and Atlantlo City,
N. J.
Now Galilee, Pa., and Rogers,
Ohio.
New Madrid and Taw Paw,
Mo.

New City, Nannet Junction.

N. Y.
7919 Newfleld, Atlantic City,
N.J.
21093 New Galilee, Pa., Rogers,
Ohio.
28052 New Madrid, Paw Paw, Mo.

New Jersey and New York

West Jersey
Pittsburgh,
Chicago.
Saint Louis,
Texas.

Newport News and Fortress

Monroe, Va.
1 Now Richmond Junction (n.
o.), New Kichmond, Ohio.
New Rochelle and Harlem
River, N. Y.
New Salisbury and Corydon,
Ind.
New Sharon and Newton, Iowa

11031 Newport News, Fortress

Monroe, Va.
21085 New Richmond Junction,
Now Richmond, Ohio.
0109 New Rochelle, Harlem River,
N. Y.
22035 New Salisbury, Corydon,
Ind.
27091 New Sharon, Newton, Iowa

Newport. New6 and Mississfppi Valley.

Newton and Monroe, Iowa.

27036 Newton, Monroe, Iowa .

Newton Junction, N. H., and

Merrlmac, Mass.
Newtown and Philadelphia, Pa
Niles and Allianco, Ohio
Niles and San Jose, Cal

3015 Newton Junction, N. H.,

Merrimac, Mass.
8117 Philadelphia, Newtown, Pa
21086 Alliance, Niles, Ohio
46029 Niles, San Jos6, Cal

1 Niles, Mich., and South Bend

Ind.

21012 Niles. Mich., South Bend, Michigan Central.

Ind.

Norfolk and Virginia Beach,

Va.
Norristown and Philadelphia,
Pa.
North Abington and Hanover,
Mass.

11035 Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Virginia Beach

R. R. and Improvement
Va.
Company.
8005 Philadelphia, Norristown, Philadelphia and Reading .
Pa.
Hanover Branch R. R
3076 North Abington,
Mass.

North Attloborough aud Attleborough, Mass.

Attleborough, North Attic- Boston and Providence R.

borough, Mass.
R.

New York, New Haven and

Hartford.
Louisville, New Albany and
Corydon.
Central Iowa

Kock Island and

Boston and Maine R. R .

Philadelphia, Nowtownond
New York.
Alliance, Niles and AshtaCentral Paciflo R. R.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

7")7

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, $c.Continued.

is
3
II
&=
O U a
-g.
aa
ft ir

2
tx

31,530
5,728
3, 819
5,544

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885

5,747
43,457
e,833
8,326

Sept 1, 1886
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1884
July 1, 1887

13,459

July 1, 1885

5,395
16,448
10,504
21, 071

July 1,1884
Jaly 1,1885
Doc. 20, 1883
July 1,1887

22, 423

Jaly 1,1887

9,108

July 1,1885

43, 720
34,968
36, 271

July 1,1885
July 1,1884
July 1,1886

15,502

July 1,1884

11, 709

July 1,1885

35,510
10, 365

July 1,1885
July 1, 1885
18 July 1, 1886

Pounds.
237
370
659 1 Balance of roato 58.10 miles covered by Pittsburgh
and Akron 11. P. O. (Seo Table A".)
Route established February 21, 1887. 112 days.
NewCanaan exchanges pouches with New Haven
and New York It. P. O.. Stamford, Springdalo,
Boston and New York R. P. O.. short run. Addi
tional round trip daily between Stamford and
Springdalo.
72
283 Connects at Paw Paw, Mo., with Cairo, 111., and
Texarkana, Ark., R. P. O., and at New Madrid,
Mo., with Cairo, 111., and Elmot, Ark., R. P. O.,
river line.
546 Connects Norfolk, Nowport Nows, and Richmond
R. P. O. at Nowport News, and Capo Charles
and Norfolk R. P. O. at Fortress Monroe.
104 1 Service discontinued January 31, 1887.
2,407 1 One round trip Sundays.
105
154 Supplied by initial and terminal offices, and by
Mason City and Albia, Iowa, R. P. O. Connects
at Newton, Iowa, with West Libertv and Coun
cil Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O., and with Ne
Monroo, Iowa, pc
Supplied by initial and terminal oflicos. Connocts
at Newton. Iowa, with West Libertv and Coun
cil Bluffs, Iowa, R. P. O., and with Now Sharon
and Newton, Iowa, pouch service. Connects at
Monroe, Iowa, with Des Moines and Keokuk,
Iowa, R. P. O.
126 Portland and Boston R. P. O. exchanges pouches
with Merrimao and Newton. Boston exchanges
with Merrimac.
332
1U
312 Connects at Nilos with Sacramento and San Franisco R. P. O. Closed-pouch service from San
Jose and San Francisco.
9S At Niles, Mich., connects Benton Harbor and An
derson; Detroit and Chicago, and Detroit, Three
Rivers and Chicago R. P. O.'s.
At Sonth Bend, lml., connect* Fort Gratiot and
Chicago ; New York and Chicago; Toledo and Chi*
cago, and Sonth Bend and Torre Haute R. P. O.'s.
Supplied by closed pouches from Norfolk.
534
129 Boston exchanges pouches with Rockland, West
Hanover, South Hanover, and Hanover. Addi
tional round trip dally from North Abisgton to
Rockland.
542 North Attleborongh exchanges pouches with Attleborough, Boston, and Providence, R. L Attlebor
ongh Falls exchanges pouches with Attloborough,

758

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GElfERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in cloned pouches upon railroad* and

ofroerute.

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, ter

mini of route.

Corporate title of company.

as
North Bennington and Ben
nington, vt.

2015 Rutland, Bennington, Vt... Bennington and Rutland R.

B.

North Billerlcn and Somer

villo Station (n. o.), Mass.

3010 Somerville Station (n. o.), Boston and Lowell R. B

North BUlerioa, Mass.

North Brookfield and East

Brookfield, Mass.
North Clarendon and Cherry
Grove, Pa.
North Grafton Station (n. o.)
and Grafton, Mass.

3031 North Brookfield, East Boston and Albany R. R

Brookfield, Moss.
8148 North Clarendon, Cherry Warren and Farnsworth
Grove, Pa.
Valley.
3034 North GraftonStatlon(n.o.), Grafton Centre R. R
Grafton, Mass.

North Woodstock and Plym

outh, N. H.

1022 Plymouth, North Wood Boston and Lowell R. R

stock, N. H.

Norton's Mills nnd Island

Tond, Vt.

7 Portland, Me., Norton's Grand Trunk R. R

Mills, Vt.

Xutt (n. o.) and Lake Valley,

N. Mex.
Ocean City and Berlin, Md ...
O'Fallen Depot nnd Belleville,
111.

30008 Nntt (n. o.), Lake Valley, Atchison.Topekaand Santa

Fe.
N. Mex.
10000 Salisbury, Ocean City, Md.. Wicomico and Pocomoke . .
23031 Belleville, O'Fallen Depot, Louisville nnd Nnshvillo
IIL

O^dcDHlmrgh and DeEalb

Junctinn. N. V.
Olean, N. V., and Bradford,
Pa.
Oliver Springs and Hnnniont,
Tenn.
Olympia and Tenino, Wash
Orange C. II. nnd Gordonsviilo, Va.

6036
(pnrt)
6121
19022
43003
11025

Oregon and Savanna, HI.

23073 Oregon, 111., Saint Paul, Chicago, Burlington and

Northern.
(part)

Norturo and Joplin, Mo.

Mas

'28054 Oronogo, Mo., Galena, Saint Louis and San FranCisco.

(part) Eons.

North Atl
borough,

Some, Ogdensbnrgh, N. T..

Bradford, Pa,, Olean, N. T..
Hnnnlcut, Oliver Springs,
Teun.
Tenino Olympia, Wash
Orange C. H., Gordor-iviDo,
Va.

Rome, Watrertown and Ogdensburgh.

Buffalo, New York and Phil
adelphia.
WolUen a Ridge
Olympia and Chehalis Val
ley R. K.
Virginia Midland

RAILWAY MAIL 8EBVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

759

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, <J-c. Continued.
If
gji
C-3
v.*
5
3

-a

11
tt s

Remarks.

Pound*
19,043

3(i

Fell. 1 1, K,

24,004

July 1, 1880

12, 732
13, 108
10, 490

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
Aug. 5, 1885

13, 183

July 1, 1885

20,007

July 1, 1885

9,873
0,751
4, 595

July 1, 1880
July 1,1885
July 1,1887

30,715
44,471
H, 306
11, 63
18,674

July
July
July
July
July

46. 59 03, 170

24, mo

1, 1885
1,1885
1,1884
1,1886
1,1885

July 1,1887

21

July 1,1887

Balance route (52.75 miles) covered by R. P.O. serv

ice. (Sco Table A".) Bennington exchanges
pouches with North Bennington, Rutland, Al
bany, and Troy. Boston ami Troy R. P. O., EsB'.'X Junction and Boston R. P. <)., Rutland, Ben
nington, and Troy R, P. O., and Saint Albans
and North Bennington R. P. O.
108 Boston exchanges pouches with Arlington, Arlingtonllcights, Bedford. Lexington. East Lexington,
South Billcrica, Billerica, and North Billerica,
with one extra round trip daily to Lexington.
199 North Brookfleld exchanges pouches with East
Brookfleld and Boston and Albany R. P. O.
74
193 Boston and Albany exchanges pouches with Graf
ton and North Grafton. Worcester exchanges
pouches with Grafton and North Grafton. Bos
ton,Springfield,and New York exchanges poaches
with Grafton and North Grafton.
Lancaster
and Boston exchanges pouches with
117
Blair, Campton. WestCauipton, Campton Village,
West Thornton, Woodstock, aud North Wood
stock. Plymouth exchanges pouches with Campton Village and WeBtCanipton.
1, 9G3 Island PoDd exchanges pouches with Norton's
Mills. Newport, Richford. and Springfield R. P.
O-, Montreal and thoCanadian R. P.O. Portlnnd
and Island Pond R, P. O. exchanges poucbes with
Montreal and the Canadian R, P. O.
153 Connects at Nutt, N. Mex., with Rincon and
Deming, N. Mex., R. P. O.
133 1 Balance of route (23.86 miles) covered by Berlin
and Salisbury R. P. O. (See Table A*.)
08 Supplied by Belleville, 111. Connects at O'Fallen
Depot, III., with Cincinnati, Ohio, and Saint
Louis, Mo., R. P. O , and at Belleville. 111., with
Nashville, Tenn., and Saint Louis. Mo., Louinville, Ky-. and Saint Louis, Mo., and with Saint
Lonis, Mo., and El Dorado, 111., R. P. O a.
2,258 1 Balance of route (122.72 miles) covered by Nor
wood and Rome R. P. O. (See Table A*.)
130
357 Connects with Tacoma, Wash., and Portland,
Oreg., ':. P. O. at Tenino.
80 Connects Frederiekshnrgh and Orange C. H. and
Washington and Charlotte R. P. O's at Orange
C. H., and Richmond and Clifton Forgo R. P. O.
at Gordonsvitle.
1 Balance of route (280.79 miles; covered by Minne
apolis, Minn., and Savanna, 111., R. P. O. (Seo
Table A* ) Supplied by initial and terminal
offices. Connects at Oregon, 111., with Forreston
and Aurora, I1L, and Chicago, Forreston, 111., and
Dubuque, Iowa, R. P. O's. Connects at Savanna,
III., with Chicago, Savanna, 111., and Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, R. P. O.. and with Racine, Wis.,
and Rock Island, 111., R. P.O. Connects at Polo,
111., with Dubuque, Iowa, and Mendota, 111., K.
P. O.
!Ten miles of ronte 28054, between Joplin, Mo.,
and Galena, Kans., covered by Girard and Ga
lena, Kans., R. P. O. (See Tablo A.) Connects
atOronogo, Mo., with Saint Louis, Mo., and Halstead, Eons., R. P. 0>i at Joplin. Mo., with
Kansas City aud Joplin, Mo., R. P O.. Fort
Scott, Kans.. and Joplin, Mo., R. P. O., and
irard and Galena. Kans.. R. P. O., and Webb
ind Joplin, Mo., pouch service.

760

REPORT OP THE postma8Ter-gexep..\l.

Table Cc.Statement of mail lervice performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
sontheast.

Contract designation, ter Coroporate title of company.

mini of route.
e0

Oroville and Marysville, Cal.

46009 Marysville, Oroville, Cal .

Osceola Mills and Ramey, Fa .

8099 Osceola Mills, Ramey, Pa. . .
Owl Run aud Warrentoh, Va
11024 Owl Run, Warrenton, Va .
Oxford and Peters Creek, Pa. 2 8091 Oxford, Peters Creek, Pa. .
Palatini uud Daytona, Fla ... 4 10(>31 Palatka, Daytona, Fla
Palisade and Eureka, Nev . . . 8 43002 Palisade, Eureka, Nev
Paris and Lexington, Ky...
Park River and Larimore, Dak

Northern California R. R.
Pennsylvania
Virginia Midland.
Peach Pottom
St. John's and Halifax R R
Eureka and Palisade R R .

20002 Covington, Lexington, Ky. Kentucky Central .

(part)
35000 Everest, Park River, Dak . Saint Panl, Minneapolis
(part)
and Manitoba.

Paterson and Newark, N. J . .

Pelican Rapids and Fergus
Falls, Minn.

7u30 Newark, Paterson, N. J

New York, Lake Erie and
Western.
26043 Fergus Falls, Pelican Rap Saint Paul, Minneapolis
and Manitoba.
ids, Minn.

Pemberton and Brooksville, Fla|

Pennsborough and Ritchie C.
H., W.Va.
Pensacola and Millview, Fla. .
Perry and Silver Springs, N. Y.
Petaluma and Lakeville, Cal.

16023
(part)
12004
10003
6070
4CO04

Peters and Oakdale, Cal.

40035

Petersburgh and City Point,

Va.
Philadelphia and Chestnut
Hill R. R. Station. Pa.
Phtcnixvillo and Uwchland,
Pa.
Phrenixvtlle and West Chea
ter, Pa.
Pine Bush and Middletown,
N. T.
Pittsburgh and Castle Shan
non, Pa.
Pluinview and Chatfield, Minn.
Pittsburgh and Au Sable
Forks, N.Y.
Plattsburgh and Rogorsfield,
N. Y.
Pleasantville and Somen
Point, N. J.
Point Pleasant and Bay Head
Junction, N. J.
Poland aiid Herkimer, N. Y.. .
Pomeroy and Landenburgh,
Pa.
Pomeroy and Starbuck, Wash.
Port Huron and Almont, Mich'

11010
8160
8066
8048
6002
8093
26018
6020
6105
7020
7003
(part)
6119
8131
43014
21060

Florida and Southern Rwy

Pennsborough, Harrisville,
and Ritchie County Rwy.
Pensacola and Pordi'do R'R.
Silver Lake
San Francisco and North
Paciflo R R.
Stookton and Copperopolis
Peters, Oakdale, Cal.
RR.
Petersburgh, City Point, Norfolk and Western .......
Va.
Philadelphia, Chestnut Philadelphia, Germantown,
and C. H.
Hill R R Station, Pa.
PhcBnixville, Uwchland, Pa. Philadelphia and Reading..
"Westchester, Phcenixville, Pennsylvania
Pa.
Middletown, Pine Bash, N. N. Y., L. E. and W. (Mid
dletown and Crawford
Y.
Branch).
Pittsbnrgh, Castle Shan Pitts, and Castle Shannon.
non, Pa.
Chatfield, Plainviow, Minn. Winona and Stint Peter. . .
Plattsburgh, An Sable Del. and Had. Canal Co
Forks, N. Y.
Plattsburgh, Rogersfield, Chateangay
N. Y.
Pleasantville, Somers Point, West Jersey
N.Y.
Elizabotbport, Bay Head Central R R. of N.J
Junction, N. J.
Herkimer, Poland, N. Y
Herk., Newport and Po
land.
Landenburgh, Pomeroy, Pa. Pennsylvania
Starbuck, Pomeroy, Wash.. Oreg. Rwy. and Navig. Co. .
Port Huron, Almont, Mich Pfc. Hnron and Northwestern
Lecsburgh, Brooksville, Fla.
Pennsborough, Ritchie C.
H., W. Va.
Pensacola, Millview, Fla. . .
Silver Springs, Perry, N. Y
Petaluma, Lakevillo, Cal . .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

70 1

parts of railroads over which no railway patt-office* run, in operation, if-e.Continued.

t
route.
of
Miles

a
a
a
a
1e
a
M

Nofrouudtrips
umber

Nofpuomex*ubcehres
cdaily.
hanged

weperk.

i
#
%
cs* oa
~a
o

27.50 20, 075

14 July 1,1886'

9.04
0.25
19.12
54. 15
90.88

11,318
20,258
11, 909
33, 808
28, 355

12
21
11
6
3

14
29
20
16
6

18.86 35, 419

18

20 July 1,1884

3a 87 23,080

18 July 1,1886

1L37 14,235
22.76 14,248

12
1

26 July 1,1885
10 July 1,1887

'10.50 6,573
0.00 11,381
10.25 M17
7.31 9, 152
7.53 4,714

6
12
6
12
6

4
6
2
10
4

19.22 12, 032

8 July 1,1886

6,554

2 July 1,1885

10.47

July
July
July
Mar.
July

1,1885
1,1885
1,1885
7,1887
1,1886

Oct. 21,1885
July 1,1885
July 1.1884
July 1,1885
July 1,1886

11.86
11.28
18.43
13.74

45,780 '87
14,123 12
23,074 12
17,202 12

88
22
30
12

July
July
July
July

6.02
2a 73
23.52
34.67
7.31
'1.00
17.06
18.54
29.53

3,769
53,955
29, 447
32, 555
8,952
1,878
21, 359
11,606
18, 480
43.219

8
40
20
18
10
16
12
6
8
24

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
Aug. 5, 1885
July 1, 1885
July 1,1885
Sept. 1, 1886
July 1, 1884

8
18
12
9
12
18
12
6
6
12

1, 1885
1, 1885
1, 1885
1, 1885

If
ss
Ss *>
h

Pounds.
272 Connocts at Marysville
with Marysmento R. P. O. "
ville.
1S2
233 Connects Washington and Charlotte R. P, O. at Owl
Hun.
93
170
208 Connects at Palisade with Opden, Utah, and San
Francisco, Cal., R. P. O. Palisade exchanges
with Eureka and Mineral Hill.
2, 460 1 Balanco of route (80 milos) covered by the Cincin
nati and Livingston and Maysville, Paris, and
Cincinnati K. P. O's. (See table Am
443 1 Balance ofroute (78.34 miles) covered by Larimore,
Dak , and Breckinridge, Minn., R. P. O. (See
Table A m Supplied by initial and terminal of
fices. Connects at Larimore, Dak., with Crookston, Minn., and Towner, Dak., R. P.O., and with
Larimore, Dak., and Breckenridge, Minn., R. P. O.
120
141 Supplied by Fergus Falls, Minn. Connects at Fer
gus Falls, Minn., with Boundary Line and Saint
Paul, Minn., and with Wadena and Fergus Falls,
Minn.. K P. o's.. and with FergUB Falls, Minn.,
and Milnor, Dak., poach service.
706 130.19 miles reported as Palatka and Bartow It
P.O. (See Table A".)
Connects Grafton and Cincinnati and Grafton and
Parkersburgh R. P. O's. at Pennborough.
24
196
28 Connects at Petaluma with Cloverdalo and San
Francisco K. P. O.
93 Connects at Peters with Milton and Stockton R.
P. O. Stockton exchanges with Poters and Oakdale.
34 Connects Norfolk and Lynchburgh and Washing
ton and Wilmington R.P. O's at Petersburgh
and Norfolk, and Richmond R. P. O. at City Point
648 'Including socks.
112
175
110
63
R.P. O.
179
125
40
4,099 'Balance of route (49. 19 miles) covered by New
York and Point Pleasant R. P.O. (See Table A-).
219
*
49
312 New service; established Aug. 11, 1886; supplied by
Dayton and Wallula, Wash. R. P. O.
235 At Port Huron, Mich., connects East S

762

REPORT OF THK POSTMASTER-GENERAI,.

Table C. Statement of mail lervioe performed in closed pouches upon railroad* (rml

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.
DI
ivision.

Nruomnbter.
of
Contract designation, ter Corporate title ef company.
mini of route.

Port Monmouth and Red

7049 Eatontown, Port Monmonth, Central R R ofNew Jersey.
(part) N.J.
Bank, N. J.
Poncho Springs and Monarch,
380U9 Poncho Springs, Monarch, Denver and Rio Grande
Colo.
Colo.
Prairie du Sac and Mazo Ma ti 25039 Maro Manic, Prairie du Sac, Chicago, Milwaukee and
Wis.
Saint Paul.
nic, Wis.
Pratt s Junction and Sterling 1 3047 Sterling Junction and
Pratt's Junction, Mass.
Junction, Mass.
Princeton and Princeton Junc 2
tion, N. J.
Providence and Bristol. R I... 1

7053 PrincetonJunction, Prince

ton, N. J.
Providence, Warron and
4004 Providence, Bristol, R L
Bristol R. R

Pulaski City and Foster's 3 11039 Pulaski City, Foster's Falls, Norfolk and Western
Falls, Va.
Va.
Pymatuning, Pa., and Leav.
21034 Salamanca, N. T., Dayton, New York, Lake Erie and
Western.
Ohio.
ittsburgh.
Quenemo and Osage City, 7
Quenemo,Osage City, Kans. Chicago, Kansas and West
ern.
Kuus.

Rahwfty and Perth Amboy, 2

N. J,
Rc:ulsborongh,Vt.. and Hoosac 1
Tunnel Station (u. o.), Mass.
Eeadville and Dedbam, Mass. . 1

7038 Rahway,Pol th Amboy.N. J.

2001 Readsborongb, Vt., and
Hoosac Tunnel Station (n.
o.), Mass.
Readville,
Dedham, Mass. .. Boston and Providence R E .
3073

Denver and Rio Grande

7 38018 Red Cliff, Malta, Colo
Red Cliff and Malta, Colo
Redfleld and Faulkton, Dak... (i 35024 Redfleld, Faulkton, Dak ... . Chicago and Northwestern . .
RedJacket and Hancock, Mich. 6 24068 Hancock, Red Jacket, Mich .
Renton and Black Diamond, 8 45007 Ronton, Black Diamond, Columbia and Puget Sound
Wash.
Wash.
RR
Ridgefield and Branchville, 1 5023
Conn.
Richfield Junction and Rich
6043
field Springs, N. Y.
Richland Centre and Lone 6 25029
Rock, Wis.
Ripon and Berlin, Wis
6 25003
(part)

Branchville, Ridgefleld,
Conn.
Ricbfleld Junction. Rich
field Springs, N. T.
Lone Rock, Richland Centre,
Wis.
Milwaukee, Berlin, Wis

Danbury and Norwalk R R.

Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western.
Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul.
Chicago, Milwaukee and St

River Falls Junction and Ells C 25033 River Falls Junction (n. o.), Chicago, St. Paul, Minn,
worth, Wis.
Ellsworth, Wis.
and Omaha.

railway mail serviceclosed POUcit service.

763

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation <J-e. Continued.
Nofrtrips
uomubnerd

iAofsenrivulcaelg.

=
i

M9

weperk. If

s
11
E
A3

}
16.58 4,119
18.09 10, 072

a
6

4
22

10.45 13,083
4.83 9,070

12
18

16
23

3.44 13,038
13.35 28,827

38 34
18 53

23. 95 14,902
'28.25 53,034
20.60 25. 791

0
18
12

10
24
12

7.58 18,980
11.30 7,073

24
6

16
6

3,474

15

27.84 17, 428

32.61 20, 414

6
6

12
8

14.74 21, 520

14

18.50 11,581

4.36 8,188
22.06 55,238
10.39 20, 520
'13.08 16,376

18
24
12
12

6
62
24
14

12

16

2.22

24.41 30, 561

31
o

*o~
-E
$.s

h
|>
Pounds.
July 1,1885
425 Balance of route- (2.89 miles) covered by Red Bank
and Bridgeton R. P. O. (See Table A.)
July 1,1886
106 Trains run from Salida, Colo., and there connect
with Denver, Pnoblo, and Leadville, Colo., R. P.
O., and Denver, Colo., and Ogden, Utah. R.P.O.
July 1,1887
265 Supplied by Mazo Manie. Wis., and by Milwaukee
and Prairie du Chien, Wis., R. P.O.
July 1,1885
356 Portland and Worcester R. P. O. and Port. Wore. R.
P. O., Short Run, exchange pouches with Sterling,
Pratt's Junction, Leominster, and Fiichbargh.
Fitcbbnrgh exchanges pouches with Worcester
and Boston, Springfield and New York, R. P. O.
1
Including
sacks.
July 1,1885
410
Providence
exchanges pouches with Barrington
July 1,1885
629
Centre, Riverside, Warren, Fall River. Nyatt
Point, Drownville, Bristol, and Newport. Bris
tol exchanges pouches with Warron. Boston,
Providence, and Now York R. P. O. exchanges
pouches with Bristol and Warren. Fall Rivor ex
changes pouches with Providence and New Lon
don R. P.O., Boston, Springfield, and New York
R. P. O .and Warren.
Connects Baltimore and Bristol and Lynchburgh
and Bristol R. P. O'a at Pulaski C.ty.
July 1,1884 2, 040 1 Balance of routo covered by Buffalo and Kent R.
P.O. (See Table A*.)
Aug. 15,1886
107 New service ; not reported last year.
Connect* at Qucnemo. Kans.. wi th Ottawa and EmSnria, Kans., R. P. O-t flnd Topeka and Fort Scott,
!ans.. EL P. O. ; connects at Osage City, Kans.,
with Kansas City, Mo., and Pueblo, Colo., R. P.
O., and at Osage City and Lyndon, Kans., with
Osawatomie and McCrackon, Kans., R. P. O.
July 1,1885
458
Mch. 1,1886
46 Rcadsboroiigh exchanges pouches with Boston and
Troy R. P. 0., Sherman, Vt., and Monroe Bridge,
Mass.
Boston exchanges pouches with Dedham and Wal
nut Hill. Dedham exchanges pouches with Wnlnnt Hill.
July 1,1886
118 Connects at Malta, Colo., with Denver, Pueblo and
Leadville, Colo.. R.P.O.
Feb. 14, 1887
169 Supplied by Redfleld. Dak., and by Oakes, Dak.,
and Uawarden, Iowa, and Tracy, Minn., and Red*
field. Dak.. R.P.O'8.
Sept. 10, 1886
108 Supplied by Houghton, Mich., and Marquette and
Houghton, Mich., R. P. O. Connects at Junction
with Lake Linden and Junction (n. o.), Mich.,
pouch service.
July 1,1886
85 Service established Junell,188(J; commenced July
1, 1886. Seattle exchanges withRontonand Black
Diamond, and with Maple Valley once a week.
Connects at Rcnton with Seattle and New Castle
R.R.
113 Ridgeficld exchanges pouches with Danbury and
July 1,1885
South Norwalk R, P. 0.
509
July 1,1885
July 1,1887
387 Supplied by initial and terminal offices, and by Mil*
waukee and Prairie du Chlen, Wis., R. P. O.
' Balance of route covered byOshkoshnnd Milwau
1,565
July 1,1887
kee, Wis.. R. P. O. (See Table A*.) Supplied by
Ripon, Wis., and by Oshkosh and Milwaukee,
Wis., R. P. O. Connects at Ripon, Wis., with
Sheboygau and Princeton, Wis., ;;. P. O.. and at
Rnsh 'Lake, Wis., with Winneconne and Rnslt
Lake. Wis., pouch service.
262 Supplied by Hudson, Wis. Connects at RiverFalU
Jnly 1,1887

764

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc. Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches njwk railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west; north
to pouth, and northwest to
, southeast.

Contract designation, ter

mini of ronte.

Oorporate title of company.

Roaring Springs and Ore Hill,

Pa.
Roberts and Guide, Tex

8163 Roaring Springs, Ore Hill

Pa.
31042 Roberts, Gnide, Tex

Pennsylvania
Houston and Texas Central

Rochelle and Gainesville, Fla 4| 16012 Palatka, Gainesville, Fla.

(part)
Rockford and Rochelle, 111....
23057 Rochelle, Rockford, 111

Florida Southern Railway .

Chicago and Iowa

Rock Island and Cable, HI...

Roekportand Salem, Mass...

Rock Island and Mercer Co

BoHton and Maine R. R

Rock Island, Cable, HI

3003 Salem, Rockport, Maps

Rockport Junction (n. o.) and

Rockport, Ind.
Rocky Mount and Nashville,
N.C.
Rogers and Bentonville, Ark .
Rome and Clinton, N. S"
Roswell and Chamblee, Ga . . .
Russellville and Adairsville,
Ky.
Sabula and Clinton, Iowa

22034 Rockport, Rockport Junc

tion (n.o.), Ind.
13028 Rocky Mount, Nashville,
N.C.
29018 Rogers, Bentonville, Ark . .
6051 Clinton, Rome,.N. Y
15035 Roswell Junction (n. o.), Ros
well, Ga.
'20014 Owcnaborough, Adairsville.
(part)
27012 Clinton, Iowa, La Crosse,
(part) Wis.

Saginaw City Junction (n. o.)

and Saginaw, Mich.1

24049 Detroit, Bay City Crossing, Flint and Pore Marquette.

Saginaw.

St. Agnos Station fn. o.) and

Catonsville, Md.
St. Angustine and Palatka,
Fla.
St. Clair and Lenox, Mich.1 . . .
St. Clairville and Steele. Ohio
St.George and Manner's Har
bor, N. Y.
St. George and Tottenville,
N. Y.
St. Hilaire and Croukston,
Minn.

1002G
1C027
24037
21053
0002
(part)
6068
26050

St. Agnes Station (n. o.J,

Catonsville, Md.
St. Augustine and Palatka,
Fla.
St. Clair, Richmond, Mich..
St. ClairsvilK Steele, Ohio.
New York, Maiiucr's Har
bor, N. Y.
St. George. Tottenville,
N. Y.
Crookston, S t . Hilaire,
Minn.

Louisville, Rvansville and

St. LouisWilmington and Weldon. . .
Bentonville.
New York, Ontario and
Western.
Roswell R R
Owensborough and Nash
ville.
Chicago, Milwaukee and St,
Paul.

Baltimore and Potomac

St AnguBtine and Palatka
Rwy.
Michigan Central
Bellaire and St. Clairsville..
Staten Island R. T. Co
Statcn Island R. T. Co
St. Paul, Minneapolis and
Manitoba.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

765

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, <fc.Continued.

ofAsDeirviucael.
mllca

ia
oH
o
1
a

CO

MH

h 1=3
fl 51
u I *9
.3 ll
as a"
s
'A A

ofInat
Date
readjust
It
ment.
11
is JS
-=
be
11
\*

3.30 2, 103
52.13 32, 633

c
6

2 July 1,1885
18 July 1,1886

9.70 12,144
27.70 34,750

12
12

6 July 1,1884
16 July 1, 1887

27.28 17, 077

10.89 24, es

6
13

14 July 1,1887
68 July 1,1885

10.20 se, 424

10.72 6,711

18
6

16 July 1,1881
4

7. 0J 9.560
13.19 16. 514
10.87 6,805
13.50 8,451
'16.27 30,553

13
12
6
8
18

8
23
4
8
13

July 1,1886
July 1,1885
July 1,1884
July 1,1884
July 1, 1887

8.76

7,452

19

10 July 1, 1884

3.93
28.71
10.00
7.28
"3.88
15.28
2a 73

4,920
16,720
20,032
13, 672
6,430
38,261
11,951

12
8
12
18
27
24
4

10
8
12
12
SO
32
4

Aug. 1, 1885
Aug. 23, 1886
July 1, 1884
July 1,1884
July 1, 1886
Sept. 3, 1886
July 1, 1887

Poundi.
46
775 Connects at Terrell, Tex., with Toxarkana, Ark.,
ami KI Paso, Tex., R. P.O. ; nt Kaufman. Tex.,
with Dallas and Kemp,Tex., It P. O.. audatGuide,
Tex., with Fort Woith and Guide. Tex., It. P. O.,
and Dcuison and Houston. Tex., It I'. O.
333 40. 07 miles reportei as Palatku and Bartow It. P. O.
(See Table A*.)
163 Supplied by initial and terminal oihVes, and by Forreston Mul Aurora, 111., It. 1*. O. Connects at Rocklord, 111., with Chicago, Freeport. I1U and Du
buque, Iowa, It. P. O.. and with Kenosha, Wis.,
and Rocktord, 111., It. P. O. Counects at Kochelle,
111., with Chicago, 111., and Cedar 1Lipids, Iowa, It.
P.O.
Supplied
by Rock Inland, Til. Connects with all
147
lines centering at ltork Island, 111.
667 Boston exchanges pouches with Rockport, Glouces
ter, Magnolia, Manchester, Beverly Finn*, and
Pride's Crossing. Salem exchanges with Rockport, Gloucester, Magnolia, Ptido'sCrossing, Man
chester, Beverly Farms. Gloucester exchanges
with Rockport, Magnolia, Manchester, Bangor,
and Boston R P. O , and Boston, SpringBcM, New
York R. P. O. Manchester exchangea with Ban
gor and Boston It. P. O. Two additional round
trips doily from Salem to Gloucester.
282
Connects "Waidiincton and 'Wilmington and Wfl>
fiamston and Rocky Mount It. P. O's at Rooky
Monnt.
217 Connects at Rogers, Ark., with Tierce City, Mo., and
Fort Smith, Ark., It. P. 0.
.139
70
472 1 Balancoof route (72. 40 miles) covered by Owensborough and Russellvtllo R. P.O. (See Table A*.)
2,982 1 Balance of routo covered by La Cross*', "Wis., and
Dubuque, Iowa, and Chicago, 111.. McGtegor,
Iowa, and Saint Paul, Minn., R. P. O's. (See
Table A".) Suppll d by < hicago, Savanna, 111.,
and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, R, P. O., and by Chi
cago, 111.. McGregor, Iowa, and SakitPanl, Minn.,
R. P. O. Connects at Clinton. Iowa, with Chi
cago, 111., and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Clinton and
IowaCity, Iowa, and Clinton and Anamusa, Iowa,
R. P. O's.
286 *At Saginaw City Junction connects Bay Citv,
Wayne, and Detroit, and Ludington and Toledo
.R. p. O's. At Saginaw connects Bay City and
Jackson, and East Saginaw and Howaid City R.
P. O's.
84 Supplied by closed pouches from Baltimore. Md.
50
274 1 At Lenox. Mich., connects Fort Gratiot and De
troit It. P.O., and Lenox and Jackson R. P. O.
180
1,403 balance of routo (5.00 miles) covered by Saint
George and New York R. P. 0. (See 1'aUJo A".)
311
54 Supplied byCrookston, Minn. Connects at Crooks,
ton, Minn., with Boundary Lino and Saint Paul,
Minn., and with Crookston, Minn., and Towner,
Dak., It. P. O's.

766

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc. Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running; east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation,
mini of route.

Corporate title of company.

St. Ignaeo ami Marquette,

Mich.'

24051 St. Ignace, Marqucttc.Mich Dulnth, South Shore and

Atlantic.

St. Louis and Florisaut, Mo.

St. Mary's and Minster, Ohio.
St. Pcter'sand Spiinptield Sta
tion, Pa.
Salamanca and Jamestown, X.
T.
Salisbury and Glasgow, Mo. . .

2S031
21082
8162
21034
(pan)
28023

Salt Lako and Stockton, Utah

San Anselmo (n. o.) and San
Queutin, Cat.
San Bernardino and Colton,
Cal.

41005 Salt Lake, Stockton, Utah . . Utah and Xavada Rwy

46025 San Anselmo, San Quentin, North Pacilic Coast R. B. .
Cal.
40037 Colton, San Bernardino, Cal California Southern R. R...
(part)

Sand Beach and Palm Station,

Mich.'
Saudcravillo and TcunillcGa.
Sanford and Oviedo, Fla. ..
Sauford and Tavares, Fla.
San Luis Oliispo and Los
Alamos, Cal.
San Luis Obispo and Port
Harford, Cal.
Santa O uz and Pajaro, Cal..

Sand Beach, Palm Station.

Mich.
Sandersville, Tennille, Ga..
Sauford, Oviedo, Fla
Sanford, Tavares, Fla
San Luis Obispo, Los Ala
mos, Cal.
46041 San Lnls Obispo, Port Har
ford, Cal.
46021 Santa Cruz, Pajaro, Cal

Santa F6 and Lamy, X. Mex.

39001 Santa Fe, Lamy, X. Mex . . . Atch., Topeka and S. Fe . .

St. Louis, Florisant, Mo

St.. Mary's, Minster, Ohio. . .
Springfield Station, Saint
Peter's, Pa.
Salamanca, X. Y., Dayton,
Obio.
Salisbury, Glasgow, Mo

240C1
15027
10010
10028
40040

Savanna. Fulton, 111

Savanna and Fulton, 111 .

St. Louis, Cable and West

ern.
Lake Erie and Western
Wilmiugton and Northern .
Now York, Lako Erie and
Western.
Wabash and Western

Port Huron and Northwest

era.
Sandersville and Tennille
R. K.
Sanford and Indian RiTer
It. 1!.
Sauford and Lake Eustia
R.R.
Paeiflo Coast Rwy
Itaciflc Coast Rwy
Santa Crnz R. R

Chicago, Burlington
Northern.

Saxonville and Natick, Mass.

Saybrook Junction and Saybrook Point, Conn.

3032 Xatick, Saxonville, Mass... Boston and Albany R- R. . .

5015 Hartford and Saybrook Hartford and Conn. Valley
Point, Conn.
R. R.

Schenectady and QuakerStreet,

New York.
Schoharie and Middleburgh, If.
Y.
Schoharie Junction and Scho
harie, X. Y.
Schriever and Uoutna, La
Schriever and Thibodeaux, La
Schuylcrvillo and Saratoga
Springs, N. Y.
Scliiiylcrvillo Junction and
Mechanicsville, N. Y.
:ranton and Wilkes-Ban e,Pa I

0030
6055
6050
30004
30009
6077
0121

Quaker Street,Schenectady,
X. Y.
Schoharie, Middleburgh, X.
Y.
Schoharie Jnuetion, Scho
harie, X. Y.
Schriever and Honma, La . .
Schriever and Thibodeanx,
La.
Sai-atoga Springs, Schuvlerville, X. Y.
Mechanicsville, Schuyler-

Del. and Hud. Canal Co . . .

Schoharie and Middleburgh
Schoharie Valley .
Morgan's La. and Te
R. and S. S. Co.
Morgan's La. and Tex
R. and S. S. Co.
Bos., H. T. and W ....
Bos., H. 1

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

767

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation <$-c.Continued.

sAenrvuicel.
of
miles

Number
trips
ofround

Nofpuoexmbcehrs
cdaily.
hanged

weperk.
ofMrioultes.

i
8 .
12 *a
2a
o

55 July 1, 1884

151.37 94, 758

16.31 11,906
10. 06 12, 595
7.00 8,764
"33.77 105, 700
15. 01 9,772

7
12
12
30
e

8
8
8
28
16

40.50 25, 353

6.00 11, S92

6
19

10 July 1,1886
12 July 1,1880

Juiy
July
July
July
July

1,1887
1,1884
1,1885
1,1884
1,1887

3.69

2,094

28

14 July 1,1886

18.83
3.50
17.63
29.03
55. 1C

23. 575
4,352
11, 036
18, 5fil
34, 493

12
13
6
6
6

12
8
8
14
8

12.20 15, 274

22.07 16, 111

12
14

8 July 1,1887
18 July 1,1886

19.19 28,017

14

t July 1,1888

18.59 25, 208

13

16 July 1,1887

3.94
1.66

4,932
3,115

12
18

4 July 1,1885
12 July 1, 1885

15.46
5.95
4.50
15.26
5.77
13.02
15.18
19.32

24, 195
11, 174
8,451
11,140
4,212
16, 300
19, 005
30,236

15
18
18
7
7
12
12
IS

20
12
14
4
2
10
8
20

July 1,1884
July 1,1884
Mar. 14, 1887
Feb. 16,1887
July 1,1886

July
July
July
July
July
July
July
July

1,1885
1,1885
1, 1885
1,1886
1,1880
1,1885
1, 1885
1,1885

weight
Average
ofmail
ddaily.
wihstoalnco
Remarks.

Pounds. At Saint Iguace, Mich., connects Mackinaw City

157
and Detroit, and Mackinaw City and Grand RapIda H. P. O's. At Marquette, Mich., connects
Marquette and Houghton R. P. 0.
71 AIL ottlcea on line exchange poaches with Saint
Louis, Mo.
67
46
2,040 1 Balance of route covered by Buffalo and Kent R.
P.O. (Soo Table A*.)
65 Connects at Salisbury, Mo., with Saint Louis, Moberly, and KansasCity, Mo.,R, P. O.j and at Glas
gow, Mo., with Saint Louis, Louisiana, ajul Kan
sas City, Mo-, R. P. O.
131 Supplied by Salt LaUo City, Utah.
139 Connects with Ingrama and San Francisco R. P. O.
at San Anselmo. Exchanges made also with San
Francisco.
927 Balance of route covered by Albuquerque, N. Mex.,
and Los Angeles, Cal., R. P. O. (reported in Sev
enth Divinion). and Colton and National City It.
P. (). (See 'Table A\) Connects with Coltou
National City R. P. O. Riverside and Colton exchango with Los Angeles over this line.
103 'At Palm Station connects Port Austin and Port
Huron R. P. O.
167
112
106
205 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
with San Luis Obispo and Port Harford Railroad
at San Luis Obispo.
27 Connects at San Luis Obispo with San Luis
Obispo and Los Alamos Railroad.
134 Connects at. Pajaro with San Francisco and Tompleton R. P. 0. At Santa Cruz with San Fran
cisco and Santa Cruz R. P. O.
433 Conuects at Santa F6, N. Mex , with Antontto,
Colo., and Santa Fe.N. Mex., U.P.O.,andatLaiuy,
N. Mex., with La Juuta, Colo., and Albuquerque,
N. Mex., R. P. O.
395 Connects at Savanna, Til., with Racine, Wis., and
Rock Island, 111., Chicago, Savanna, 111., and
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and with Chicago, 111., Mc
Gregor, Iowa, and Saint Paul. Minn., R. P. O's.
Conuects at Fulton, 111., with Mendota and Ful
ton. 111., and with Chicago, 111., and Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa, R. P. O's.
63 Saxonville exchanges pouches with Natlck.
2,079 Balancoof rniito(44.4;imiles)coverc(l by K.P.O. serv
ice. (See Tablo A*.) Saybrook Point exchanges
pouches with Hartford ami Saybook R. P.O. and
New London and New Haven It. P. 0.
113
210
389 1
149
209
112
126
160

768

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table C.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroad* and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
rtouthwest.

Contract designation, ter

mini of route.

Corporate title of company.

Sen Islo Junction and Sea Isle 2 7060 Sea Isle Junction, Sea Isle West Jersey .
City, N.J.
Citv, N.J.
SeatOo and Newcastle, Wash. 8 43002 Seattle, New Castle, Wash Columbia and Puget Sound
It. R.

Seligman, Mo., and E u r e t a '

Sj rings, Ark.
Seligrnan and Prescott, Ariz .. *

29013 Seligman, Mo., Eureka Eureka Springs

Springs, Ark.
40003 Seligman, Prescott, Ariz. . . Prescott and Arizona Cen
tral.
Selma and Martin's, Ala
4 17022 Selma, Martin's Station, Ala. New Orleans and Selma RR
Show and Minevillo, \V. Va ... 3 12007 1'iedmont, Mineville, W.Va. West Virginia Central and
(part)
Pittsburgh.
Slietheld and Sheffield Junc
810S Sheffield, Sheffield Junction, Tionesta Valley
tion, Pa.
Pa.
Shelby lion Works and Junc
17031 Shelby Iron Works Juno* Shelby Iron Co
tion Station <n. o.), Ala.
tion Station (n. o.), Ala.
Sltrnandoah and Mahanoy
8110 Shenandoah, Mahanoy Plane, Philadelphia and Reading ..
Pa.
Piano, Pa.
Sheridan Junction, Sheridan. Oreg. R. R. Co., Limited
Sheridan Junction (n.o.), and
Oreg.
Line.
Sheridan, Oreg.
Shiloh and Columbus, Ga
15051 Columbus, Shiloh, Ga..
Georgia Midland and Gulf
R. R.
Wabash, Saint Louts and
Shumway and Altamont, 111 .
23066 Chicago, Altamont, HI .
Pacific
(part)

Sidney and Champaign, 111 .

23003

SiWor City and Deming, N.

Mex.

39U00 Silver City, Deming, N. Atch., Topeka and S. F.

Mex.

Silver Lake Junction (n. o.)

and Silver Springs, N. Y.
Sioux Fails and Salem, Dak. .

COOT Silver Lake Junction, Silver Buff., Roch. and Pitta

Springs, N. Y.
26020 Worthington, Minn., Salem, Chicago. St. Paul, Minn.,
and Omaha.
(part) Dak.

Skaneateles Junction and

Skanealoles, N. Y.
Sleepy Eye and Redwood
Falls, Minn .

C060 SkaneatelesJunction, Skan Skaseatelos

eateles, N. Y.
26016 SleepyEye, Redwood Falls, Ch icago and North-western
Minn.

Sligo and Lawsonham, Pa. ...

Smilhton and Okolona, Ark..
Snow Shoe and Milesburgh,
Pa.
Socorro ai;d Magdalena, X.
Ilex.

800:!
29017
8083
(part)
3901(1

Sidney, Champaign, 111.

Lawsonham. Sligo, Pa
Smithton, Okolona, Ark
Bellofonte, Snow Shoe, Pa . .
Socorro, Magdalena, N. Mex

Wabash, Saint Louis and

Pacific

Allegheny Valley
Southwestern Ark. and Ind.
Ter.
Pennsylvania
Atch., Topeka and S. F....

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

769

yarts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in rperation, ^-c.Continued.

Aofsmenirvluiecasl.

Nofround
trips
umber

M
* .
weperk. g-a

A
05.
I^

=.

2a
w_e
a
Q

ft

ofroato.
Miles

a
to

21.00
2.83
12.73
6.00
0.92
7.21
35.20
'10.53

12.20

47.88
1.14
'3D. 65

5. 13
26.63
10.79
14.58
19.13
27.65

ll
2

Pounds.
43
126 Connects at Renton with Ronton and Black Dia
mond Railroad, at Black River Junction with
Black River Junction and Stuck Railroad, at
Seatllo with Whatcom ami Seattle R.P.O.{steamboatlinc). Sevcnaddition.il trips p r week be
tween Seattle and Black River Junction (n. o.),
9.50 miles.
30,397 14 24 July 1,1886
840 Connects at Seligman. MoM with Pierce City, Mo.,
and Fort Smith, A.rk., It. P. O.
Connects at Seligman, Ariz., with Albuquerque,
46,875 6 8
N. Mex., ami Los Anzeles, Cal., R. P. O. New
service ; not reported last year.
13, 146 0 6 July 1, 1884
42
121 Connects Piedmont and Davis R. P. 0. at Shaw.
1,772 6 4 July 1, 1885
70
15,938 12 14 July 1, 1885
3,758 6 2 Aug. 9, 1686
69
10,830 15 10 July 1, 1885
205
4, 513 8 8 Mar.28,1887
110 Connects at Sheridan Junction with Dundee Junc
tion (n.o.i and AirlloR. R. Supplied by Portland
and Coburg R. P. O.
8
22,035 8
Mar.14,1887
52
6,592 6 4 July 1, 1887 1,085 'Balance of route covered by Chicago. Decatnr, 111.,
and Saint Louis, Mo., and Bement and Effingham, III., R. P. Os. (Sco Tablo AM Connects at
Altamout, 111 , with Pittsburgh, Pa., and Saint
Louis, Mo., and with Beaulntown and Shawneetown. 111., R. P. U*s., and at Sbu-mvay, 111 ,
with Bcment and Eftingham. 111*, R. P. O.
108 Connects nt Siilnev, 111., with La Fayette, Ind.,
15,274 13 8 July t, 1887
Quincv, III., R. P. O., and at Champaign. 111.
with Chicago and Centralia. III., Champaign ami
Havana, 111., and with Indianapolis, Ind., and
Peoria, 111., R. P. O's.
348 Connects at Deming, N. Mex.. with Deming, X.
34,938 7 20 July 1,1886
Mex., and Los Angeles, Cal.. R. P.O., Rincon and
Deming, X. Mex., R.P. 0.,and El Paso, IVx., and
Deming, N. Mex., pouch service.
276
1,427 12 10 Aug. 9, 1886
462 'Balance of route covered bv Worthington, Minn.,
49,642 12 14 July 1, 1887
and
Sioux by
Falls,
Uak.,andR.terminal
P. O. (See
Tablo
Supplied
initial
offices
andAM
bv
Worthington, Minn., end Sioux Falls, Dak.. R. 1*.
O. Connects at Salem, Dak., with Oakes, Dak.,
and Uawarden, Iowa, R. P. O., and at Sioux
Falls, Dak., with Egan, Dak., nnd Sioux City,
Iowa, R.P. O., and with Ellsworth, Minn., and
Sioux Falls, Dak., pouch service.
12,971 24 18 July 1, 1885
268
210 Supplied by Sleepy Eye, Minn., and by "Winona
33, 341 12 12 July 1, 1887
and Tracy, Minn., R. P. O. Connects at Red
wood Falls, Minn., with Saint Paul, Minn., and
Watertown, Dak., R. P. O.
42
6,755 6 6 July 1, 1885
9,127 a 4 July 1, 1886
41 Connects atSmithton, Ark., with Saint Louis, Mo.,
and Texarkana, Ark., R. P. O.
23,951 12 10 July 1, 1885
82 1 Balance of route (2.70 miles) covered by Lock
Haven and Tyrone R. P. O. (See Table AM
20,185 7 'i * July 1, 1880
110 Connects at Socorro, N. Mex., with Albuquerque,
N. Mox., and El Paso, Tex., R. P. O.
48v M G 87
49

5.08 6,560
19.25 18,985

20.82
74.88

Remarks.

12
8

10 July 1,1885
10 July 1, 1886

770

REPORT 01' THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroad* and

Nruombuetreo-f
Initial and terminal stations
running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.
0V
~>
3

Somerset Junction and In- 0 27015 Dee Moines, Indianola, Iowa . Chicago, Eock Island and
dianolo, Iowa.
(part)
Pacific.

Somerville and Flemington,

N.J.
Somerville and Moscow. Tenn.
South Abington and Bridgewater, ilas.
South Acton Depot (n. o.) and
Marlborough, Mass.

7002 Somerville, Fleinington, N. Cent. E. E. of N. J

J.
a 19019 Moscow, Somerville, Tenn.. Memphis and Charleston ...
l 3040 South Abington, Bridge- Old Colony R. K
water, Mass.
l 3023 South Acton Depot (n. o.),
Marlborough, Mass.

South Braintrce and Fall Elver, l

Mass.

3014 South Braintree, Fall Eiver, Old Colony E. B

Mass.

South Braintrce and Plymouth, l

Mass.

3046 SouthBraintree, Plymouth, Old Colony E. Jl

Mass.

Sonthbridge, Mass., and East 1

Thompson, Conn.

3052 East Thompson and South- New Tork and New Eng
bridge, Mass.
land K. K.

South Framinghani and Mil- 1

ford, Mass.

3028 South Framingliam. Mil- Boston and Albany R. E-...

ford, Mass.

South Lyon and Emery, Mich. 1 a 24020 Toledo, Ohio, South Lyon, Toledo, Ann Arbor and
North Michigan.
(part) Mich.
1
I
Sparkill and Tallman, N. Y
Sponcer and South Spencer
(n. o.), Mass.
Spirit Lake and Spencer, Iowa.

Spofford and Eagle Pass, Tox.

Spring City and Balta, Tenn . .
Springfield and Xenia, Ohio.-.
Springfield Jnnotion and
Mines, Pa.

N. Y., L. E. and W
2 6002 Tallman, Sparkill, N. Y
1 3006 Spencer, South Sponcer, Boston and Albany E. E
(n. o.), Mass.
C 27096 Spencer, Spirit Lake, Iowa. . Chicago. Milwaukee and St.
Paul.
7 31043 Spofford, Eagle Pass, Tox.. G., H. and S. A
5 19021 Spring City, Balta, Tenn
5 21027 Xenia, Springfield, Ohio
Pitts., Chin, and St Louis..
2 8157 Springfield Junction, Mines,
Pa.
1

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

771

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, &c.Continued.

M
1
*:
it k s

a
ti

*a

n
a
16, 852

July 1, 1887

30, 067
8,445
10, 179
35, 804

n
12
n

July 1, 1885
Jnly 1, 1885
July 1, 1884
M Deo. 8, 1886

88,065

Pounds
643 1 Balance of route covered by Des Moines and Winterset, Iowa, R. P. O. (See Table A*.) Connects
at Inuianola, Iowa, with Des Moines, Iowa, and
Saint Joseph, Mo., R. P. O., and at Somerset
Junction, Iowa, with Dee Moines and Winterset,
Iowa, R. P. O.
813
212
Bridgowatcr exchanges poaches with Boston
n East
and Boston and WellfleetR. P. O.
316 Boston exebauges pouches with Maynard. Rock
Bottom, and Hudson. Boston and Trov R. P.O.
exchanges poaches with Maynard, Rock Bottom.
Hudson, and Marlborough Essex Junction and
Boston K. P. O. exchanges pouches with May
nard, Rock Hottorn, Hudson, and Marlborough.
Maynard exchanges pouches with Boston and
Greenville R. P. O.
847 Boston exchanges poaches with Randolph, North
Stoughtnn, North Easton, South EasJon, Easton,
North Raynham, Taunton, North Dighton, Dighton, Somerset, and Fall ltivcr. Taauton exchanges
with Berkley, North Dighton, Dighton, Somerset,
and Kail River. Fall River exchanges with Steep
Brook, Somerset, Dighton, North Dighton. Middlcborough, Boston, and Wellfleet R. P. O. and
Lowell and Taunton R. P. O.
629 Boston exchanges pouches with Smith Weyroonth,
Rockland, Hanover, West Hanover, South Han
over,A bington. Whitman,South Abington Station,
East Bridgewater, Hanson, South Hanson, Hali
fax, Silver Lake, Kingston, and Plymouth. East
Bridtrowater exchanges pouches with Boston and
Wellfleet R. P. O.
267 Boston and Hope Junction R. P. O. exchanges
Eoncbeawith Globe Village, Quinebang, Southridge, Webster, West Dudley. Boston ex
changes pouches with Globe Village, Southbridge,
"Webster, and West Dudley. Webster exchanges
pouches with Quinebaug.
478 South Framumhara exchanges pouches with East
Holliaton, Holliston,MetcaIf, Braggville, and Milford. Holliston exchanges with Boston and Bos
ton and Albany R P. O. Milford exchanges with
Boston, Holliston. Worcester, Boston and Albany
R. P. O. ; Boston, Clinton, and Fitehburg R. P. O. ;
Boston, Springfield, aud New York R. P. O., and
Lowell and Taunton R P. O.
Connects at South Lyon with Big Rapids and De
troit, and Howard City and Detroit R. P. O's.
Connects at Emery with Mount Pleasant and To
ledo R. P. O.
* Balance of route (Emery. Mich., to Toledo, Ohio)
covered by the Mount Pleasant and Toledo R. P.
O. Order April 1, 1887, discontinuing service
from April 18, 1887.
114
Spencer exchanges with Boston and Albany R. P. O.
Supplied by initial and terminal offices and by Calmar, Iowa, and Chamberlain, Dak., R. P. O. Con
nects at Spirit Lake, Iowa, with Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, and Watertown, Dak., R. P. O.
lt)t Connects at Spofibrd, Tex., with Houston and Del
Rio, Tex., R. P. O.
44
238 1 Two round trips daily and one round trip daily ex
cept Sunday.
67

n July 1, 1885

49, 805

18

71 July 1, 1885

22, 536

12

34 July 1, 1885

23, 212

18

M July 1, 1885

12
21

July 1. 1885

4,953

16.414
5,459
13, 766
25,502
5,127
41,009

July
Jnly
July
July

1,1883
1,1884
1,1884
1, 1885
I

772

REPORT OF THE POSTMA.STER-GENEHAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service pir/ormed in doted pouches upon railroads and

Initial
terminal stations
runni: east to went, north
to wool and northwest to
=
'x
'>
5

I
uO

a
&

Contract
minidesignation,
of route. ter- , Corporate ,..
title

Stamford and HoDart, X. Y..J2 6073 Rondout. Hobart, X. Y. .

(part)
Stanwood and Tipton, Iowa. .J s 27013 Stanwood, Tipton. Iowa
State Line and Van Deuscn,
Stewart Junction and Baby
lon, N. Y.
Stowai tstown and New Free
dom, Pa.
Stowartaville and New Har
mony, Ind.
Stillwatorand Hastings, Minn

Ulster and Delaware

Chicago and Northwestern

3071 Van Dcusen, State Line, Housatonic R. R.

GJ12
:- '20
22041
20045

Stewart Junction, Babylon,

NY.
Siewartstown, Now Free
dom, Pa.
Stewnrtsville, New Har
mony, Ind.
Hastings, Stillwater, Minn..

Long Island . .
Stcwartstown .
Peoria, Decatur and EvansTille.
Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul.

Stillwater and Minneapolis, 6; 26008 | Minneapolis, Stillwater, St Paul and Duluth.

Stillwater and Stillwater Jane- 0 26027 Stillwater Junction (n.o.), Ch'go, St Paul, Minn., and
Stillwater, Minn.
Omaha.
Stokesdale Junction and An
trim, Pa.
Stuart and Anaconda. Mont..
Stuck and Pnyallnp Junction
(n. o.), Wash.
Suffield and Windsor Locks,
Conn.
Suffolk, Va., and Sunbury, X.
C.
Suffolk and Whaleyville, Va ..
Suisun and Napa Junction,
CaL
Summit and Bernardsvillo,
N. J.
Summit City and Bradford, Pa.
Suspension Bridge and Buf
falo, N. T.
Suspension Bridge and Niag
ara Falls, N. Y.
Sutherlin, Va., and Milton, N.
C.
Suwanee and Lawrcncevlllo,
Ga.
Sylvanla and Rocky Ford, Ga.
Talbotton and Paschal, Ga
Talladega and Renfroe, Ala. . .
Tallahassee and St. Marks, FlaJ

80(15 Corning, N. Y., Antrim, Pa

(part)
30003 Stuart, Anaconda, Mont...
43013 Stuck, Puyallnp Junction,
Wash.
5025 "Windsor Locks, Suffield,
Conn.
11030 Suffolk, Va., Sunbury, N. C.
11037 Suffolk, Whalevvlllo, Va . .
40000 Suisun, Napa Junction, Cal

Fall Brook Coal Co

Montana Rwy
Northern Pacific and Pnget
Sound Shore R. R.
New York. New Haven and
Hartford R. R.
Suffolk and Carolina
Suffolk Lumber Co.'s R. R.
California Pacific R. R

703C
8122
00113
6018
part)
11019
15032
15010
15033
17030
16013

Del., Lack, and Western . . .

Buff.N. Y., and Phila
N. Y., L. E. and W
N. Y.C. andH. R
Richmond and Danville
Laurenceville Branch Eli.
SvlvauialtR
Talbotton RR
Talladega and Coosa Valley
R.R.
Florida Railway and Navl
gallon Company.

Summit, Bernardsville, N. J .
Summit City, Bradford, Pa
Buffalo, Suspension Bridge,
Rochester, Niagara Falls,
N. Y.
Suthorlin, Va., Milton, N. C.
Suwanee, Lawrcncevlllo,
Ga.
Sylvania, Rooky Ford, Ga .
Talbotton, Bostick (n. o.), Ga.
Talladega, Renfroe, Ala
Tallahassee, St Marks, Fla .

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

773

parts of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, $c.Continued.

s
a

V
O
^-00
8
"s
"3a
a
1

Ntrips
round
ofumber

.1CD

9H

week.per 4:
II
au

if
Q
I

12
13

8 July 1,1885
10 July 1,1887

6,901

12 July 1,1886

21.21 13, 277

7.63 9,578
7.34 9, 190
26.12 38, 133

6
12
12
14

4
10
10
24

28.01 33, 008

12

12 July 1,1887

3. BO 15,400

38

IS July 1,1887

'13.80 14, 836

8.53 0,227
7.00

9
7
7

14 July 1, 1885
4 July 1,1886
11 July 1,1880

4.00 ;2. 209

24

8 July 1,1885

23.00 15, 050

13.17 8,244
13. 08 17, 7:

0
0
13

8
2 Mar. 9,1885
8 July 1,1880

14.68
8.87
25.69
<1. 80
7.26
10.43
14.99
7.20
& 16
21.99

18, 379
14, 038
40, 203
2,254
9,090
6,529
9,384
5, 256
5, 108
13, 703

wholeddaily.
istance

4.00 5,008
8.97 11,230
a 12

Awelget
ofmailverage

Aug. 25,1885
Feb. 1, 1886
July 1,1884
July 1,1887

12 27 July 1,1885
15 20 July 1.1885
IS 50 July 1,1885
12 14 July 1,1885
12 8 July 1,1883
6 4 July 1,1884
6 6 May 18, 1885
7 4 Aug. 1.1884
6 2 July 1,1885
6 4 July 1,1884

Pounds.
1,202 1 Balance of route (74.36 miles) covered by Rondout
and Stamford R. P. O. (See Table A.)
177 Supplied by Chicago, UL and Cedar Rapids, Town,
K. P. O. Connect*) at Tipton, Iowa, with Clinton
and Iowa City, Iowa, R. P. O.
192 Pittsfleld and Bridgeport R. P. O- exchanges
pouches with Rockdale Mills, West Stockbridge,
Stat Line, Aluanv, Boston and Albany R. P. O.
and New York and Chicago R. P. O.
266
140
29
270 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Stillwater, Minn., with Stiliwater and Minne
apolis. Minn., pouch service and with Stillwater
and Stillwater Junction. Minn., pouch Bervice.
Connects at Hastings, Minn., with Chicago, 111.,
and Minneapolis, Minn., and with Hastings and
Cologne, Minn., R. P. O's.
199 Connects at Stillwater. Minn., with Stillwater and
Hastings, Minn., and Stillwater and Stillwater
Junction. Minn., pouch service, at White Bear
Lake, Minn.; with Duluth and Saint Paul, Minn..
R. P. O., and at Minneapolis, Minn., with all lines
centering at that point .
83S Connects at Stillwater, Minn., with Stillwater and
Minneapolis, Minn., and with Stillwaterand II.-:
ings, Minn., pouoh service. Connects at Still
water Junction, Minn., with Saint Paul. Minn.,
and Elrov, Wis., and with Ashland, Wis., and
Saint Paul, Minn., R. P. O's.
1,423 1 Balance of routo (35.20 miles) covered by Geneva
and Williamsport, R. P. O. (See Table A*.)
158 Connects at Stuart with Butte City, Mont, and
Ogden, Utah, 11. P. O.
118 Connects at Stuck with Black River Junction and
Stuck Railroad. At Puvallup Junction with Car
bonado and Tacoina Railroad.
Sufileld
exchanges poucbes with Windsor Locks,
1SS
Hartford and Boston, Springliold and New York
R.P.O.
Connects Norfolk and Lvnchburgh, and Norfolk
and Raleigh U. P. O's at Suffolk.
28 Supplied by closed pouches from Suffolk.
244 Connects with Ogden, Utah, and Sin Francisco,
Cal., R. P. O. at Sulsun and Calistoga and Vallejo Junction R. P. O. at Napa Janetion.
199
79
1,522 1 Including closed Canada mail.
3, 851 1 Balance
routo Falls
(74.53 K.miles)
by Roches
ter and of
Niagara
P. O. covered
(See Table
Aa.)
109 Connects Richmond and Danville R.P. O. at Suth
79
70
95
15
15

774
Table

REPORT' OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement iof mail service performod in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to soath, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract destination, ter

mini of route.

Corporate title of company.

Tannton and New Bedford,

3051 New Bedford, Fitchburg, Old Colony R. R .

Taylor and Bastrop, Tex.

31016 Taylor, Bastrop, Tex .

T., B. and H .

Taylors Falls and Wyoming,

Minn.
Theresa Junction and Clayton.
N.Y.
Thomaston and Whitestone
Junctiou. N. Y.
Tintah Junction, Minn., and
Aberdeen, Dak.

26033 Wyoming, Taylors Falls,

Minn.
Oil Theresa Junction, Clayton,
N Y.
6120 Whitestone Junction,
Thomaston, N. Y.
25027 Tintah Junction (n. o.),
Minn., Aberdeen, Dak.

St Paul and Duluth .

Topton and Kutztown, Pa

Towanda, Barclay, Pa
Tower and Duluth, Minn

8062 Topton. Kutztown, Pa

8069 Towanda, Barclay, Pa
26054 Duluth, Tower, Minn

Philadelphia and 1
Barclay
Duluth and Iron Range..

Towner and Minot, Dak

1 Traverse City and "Walton,
Mich.
Trenton aDd Bordentown. N. J
Trenton Junction and Tren
ton, N. J.
Tripp and Armour, Dak
Troy and Albany, N. Y
Troy and Albany Junction,
N. Y.
Troy and Schenectady, N. Y.
Turbotville and Watsontown,
Pa.
Turner and Aurora, ill

35026
24034
7046
7044
35025
610(1
60L'0
6012
8106
23071

St. Paul. Minneapolis and

Manitoba.
Grand Rapids and
Penna
Phila. and Reading
Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
aul.
Pan
N.Y.C.andH.R
DeL and Hud. Canal Co
N.Y.C.andH.R
Wilkes Barre and Western
Chicago, Burlington and
Quinoy.

Turner's Falls and Greenfield,

Turner-villi- and Colchester,
Conn.
Two Rivera and Manitowoc,
Wis.
University Station and Chapel
Hill, N. C.
Valley Stream and Far Rockaway, N. Y.
Varna and Lacon, HI
Verona and Negley, Pa
Vesper and Dexterville Jura
tion, Wis.

Devil's Lake, Minot, Dak. .

Walton, Traverse City,
Mich.
Bordentown, Trenton, N. J
Trenton, Trenton Junction,
N.J.
Tripp, Armour, Dak . .
Albany, Troy, N. Y
Albany Junction,Troy.N.Y
Troy, Schenectady, N. Y .
Turbotville, Watsontown,
Pa.
Aurora, Turner, HI

Rome, Wat Ogdens .

Long Island
St Paul, Minneapolis and
Manitoba.

3053 Greenfield, Turner's Falls, Fitchburg R R.

5020 Turnerville, Colchester,
Conn.
25018 Milwaukee, Two Rivers,
(part)
Wis.
13018 University Station, Chapel
Hill, N.C.
6100 Valley Stream, Far Rockaway, N. Y.
23074 Varna, Lacon, 111
8143 Negley, Verona, Pa
25036 Dexterville Junctiou and
Vesper, Wis.

New York, New Haven

and Hartford R. R
Milwaukee, West Shore and
Western.
Richmond and Danville....
Long Island
Chicago and Alton
Allegheny Valley
Wisconsin, Pittsville and
Superior.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

775

parts of railroads orcr ir/iicA no railway pott-oijlcea run, in operation, fc.Continued.

ofNoumubierl M
*3 rtrips
4ae
aae
u
_r
f
CO
weperks.
E
o
11
ofrouto.
Miles
PJ
tl
St
*
H
U
31
o
=
o
aa3
0
eS
<
0
M
Pounds.
1, 330 Balanceofronte, (72.73 mi]es)covcred by It.P.O. servico. (See Table A*.) New Bedford exchanges
ouches with Taunton, East Freetown, l'rovience. Boston, Newport, Boston. Providence, and
Now York R. P. O., Boston, Springfield and Now
York R. P. O., New York, N. Y., Boston and WeUfleet R. P. O., and Lowell and Taunton R. P. O.
Taunton exchanges pouches with Freetown and
Ifyricksville.
193 New service ; not reported last year.
Mar. 7,1887
Connects at Taylor, Tex., with Denison and San
Antonio, Tex., R. P. O.. and Pulcstine and Laredo,
Tex., R. P. O. ; and at Elgin. Tex., with Houston
and Del Rio, Tex., R. P. 0.
July 1,1887
428 Supplied bv imti.il and terminal offices. Connects
yoming, Minn., withDuluth and Saint Paul,
l., R. P. O.
July 1,1885
218
Aug. 25,1885
299
590 Supplied by Aberdeen, Dak., and by Ncche, Dak.,
July 1,1887
and Saint Paul, Minn.. R. P. O. Connects at
Aberdeen, Dak., with EHendale and Aberdeen,
Dak., and with Aberdeen and Bowdle, Dak.,
pouch service, and with Oakes, Dak., and Hawarden, Iowa, and with Ortonville, Minn., and
Mitchell, Dak., K. P.O'b.
July 1,1885
138
July 1,1885
76
July 1,1887
119 Supplied by Dnluth, Minn., and Two Harbors,
Minn. Connects at Duluth, Minn., with all lines
centering; at that point.
Supplied by Towner, Dak., and by Crookston,
Minn., and Towner, Dak.. R. P. O.
520 1 At Walton, Mich., connects with Mackinaw City
July 1,1884
and Grand Rapids R. P. O.
July 1,1885
343
July 1,1885
84
142 Supplied by Sionx City, Iowa, and Mitchell, Dak.,
Mar. 23, 1887
R. P. O.
July 1.1885 1,101 Three round tripson Sundays, including e
July 1,1885 1, 161
747 1 Including sacks.
July 1,1885

20.81 52, 358

24

41 July 1.1885

35.33 47, 975

13

10

20.77 20,004

12

26

16.25 20, 245

7.07 13, 277
119.31 87,096

12
18
7

40
40

5. 06 12, 070
17.85 11. 174
96. 40 00, 346

24
0
6

41.84
26.27
6. C8
4.28
20.23
7.50
5.81
22.12
0.53
12.56

8
10
14
-

20, 192 6
49,316 18 38
7,612 12 8
5,359 12 8
12,604 6 8
58,087 '75 moo
18, 185 30 '173
48.405 21 73
4, 088 6 4
7,882 C 10 July 1,1887
9, 146

18

24 July 1,1885

4.20 10, 517

24

12 July 1,1685

>7 33

9,177

12

8 July 1, 1887

11.16 13,972
5. 20 6,573
io. a 13, 271
5.42 3,393
20.28 12,701

12
12
12
6
6

8
14
8
4
14

4.87

July 1,1885
Aug. 25, 1885
July 1,1887
July 1,1887

85 Supplied by Aurora, 111. Connects at Turner, HL,

with Chicago, Freeport, HI., and Dubuque, Iowa,
R. P. O. Connects at Aurora, 111., with Chicago
and Strentor, 111 . R. P. O.
231 Turner's Falls exchanges pouches wi*h Grernfleld,
Richfordand Springfield R. P. O. and Boston and
Troy R. P. O. Greenfield exchanges pouches
with Montaguo City.
128 Colchester exchanges ponches with Turnerville.
New Haven, Willimantic, and Willimantio and
New Haven R. P. O.
2,040 1 Balance of routo covered by Ashland and Mil
waukee, Wis., R. P. O. Connects at Manitowoc,
Wis., with Ashlandand Milwaukee, Wis., R. P.O.
125 Connects Goldsborongh and Greensborough R. P.
O- at University Station.
134
82 Connects at Yarna, HL, with Dwight and Wash
ington, 111. R. P. O.
82 Supplied bv Dexterville, Wis., and by Merrill and
Totnah, Wis., R. P. O. Connects at Dexterville,
WiB., with Fort Howard, Wis., and Winona,
,, R. P. O., and with Dcxterviilo and Hogan,
pouch service.

776

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.,Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial find terminal stations

running cast to nest, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

Victoria and Pork Lavaca, Tex

"31019 Cucro, Port Lavaca, Tex.. Golf, W. T. and Pacific ...

(part)

Vidalia and Troyvillc, La..

Vincennes, Ind., and Saint
Francisvillo, 111.

Natchez. Eed Eiver and

30005 Vidalia, Troyville, La
Texas B. R.
Cairo,
Vincennes and Chi
23037 Vincennes, Ind., Saint Francago.
cisville, 111.

Vinitaand Eed Fork, Ind. Tor

82002 Vinita, Eed Fork, Ind. Ter Saint Louis and San
Cisco.
Visalia & E. .
46018 Visalia, Goshen, Cal

Visaliaand Goshen, Cal

Volcano Junction and Volcano,
W. Va.
Waco and Gatesville, Tex

12003 Volcano Junction, Volcano, Laurel Fork and Sand Hill..

W. Va.
'31025 Texarkana, Ark., and Gates St Louis, Arkansas and
Texas.
(part) ville, Tex.

Wahueta and
Wakefield
andBartow,
Peabody,FlaMass.

10021 Wahneta, Bartow, Fla . . South Florida E. E

3010 Wakefield, Peabody, Mass . Boston and Maine R. E

Walterborongh and Green

Pond, S.It.C.I., and Fall River,
Warren,
Warren Plains and Warrenton,
N. (J.
Wartiace and Shelbyville,
Tenn.
Warwick and Turns, Bans. . .

14025 Green Pond, Walterbor Green Pond, Walter, and

liranchvillo R. E.
ongh, S. C.
4005 Warren, R. L, Fall Elver, Providence, Warren and
Bristol R. B.
13020 Warren Plains, Warrenton, Warrenton
N. C.
10020 Wartrace, Sbelbyville, Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Lnnis.
Tenn.
33027 Warwick, Yuma, Kans
Central Branch TJ. P

Washington and Barnett, Ga .

Washington and Greenleaf,
Kans.

l.r,ooo Washington, Barnett, Ga... Georgia BR

33021 Waterville,
Washington, Central Branch U. P
(part) Kans.

Washington and Waynesburgh, Pa.

Waterloo and Hudson, Iowa . . .

8114 Washington, Waynes- Waynesburgb and Wash

burgh, Pa.
ington.
27009 Hudson, Waterloo, Iowa. . . Wisconsin, Iowa and Ne
braska,

Watertown and Brookings,

Dak.

35014 Brookings, Watertown.Dak. Chicagoand Northwestern.

Watertown and Sackett'sHarbor, N. Y.

WaU'itown and Waterbnry,
Conu.
Waukon Juuclion and Wankon, Iowa.

6039 Watertown, Sackett's Har Rome, Wat and Ogdens .

bor, N. Y.
5000 Watcrburj-, Watertown, Nangatuck BR
Conn.
hicatro, Milwaukee and St
27040 Waukon Junction, Wau Chi.
kon, Iowa.
PauL

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

777

parts of railroad/ over which no railway post-offices run, in operation, fc.Continued.

4V
*?U
VX
o09
a
"3
a
fa

pNofouexnmcbheors
daily.
changed
a
2
z.
-=S

4&AC
a
?
atu

Aweight
ofmailverage
dwdaily.
ihstoalnce

0
m
m
a

38.74 12,087

2' Jnly 1, 1886

25.60 10,632
10.17 12,733

6
12

4 Apr. 19,1880
8 Jnly 1,1887

68.01 49,647

24 July 1,1880

7.06 15,182

19

14 July 1,1880

7.02 8,789
47.13 34,^03

12
7

4 July 1,1885
32 July 1,1888

17.53 21,948
R 09 10, 128

12
12

8 Feb. 16, 1885

8 July 1,1885

12.37 15,488
9.14 17, 164

12
18

6
10 July 1,1885

3.13 3,919
a 36 10.4C7
30.86 38,637

12
12
12

18.58 13.503
7.00 8,704

7
12

29.73 37.222
9.19 5,753

12
C

48.21 30, 179

12.52 15,075
6.42 8,037

12
12

23.00 14, 398

Poundt.
217 127.84 miles of route 31019 between Cuero and Vic
toria, Tex., covered by Rosenberg and Cnero,
Tex., R. P. 0. (See Table Ao).
Connects at Victoria, Tex., with Rosenberg and
Cuero, Tex., R. P. O.
12
334 Supplied by St Francisville, 111., and Vincennes,
Ind.; connects at St. Francisville, 111., with Dan
ville and Cairo, 111., R. P. O., and at Vincennes,
Ind., with all lines centering at that point.
168 Connects at Vinita, Ind. Ter.,with Hannibal, Mo.,
and Di ninon, Tex.. R. P. O., and Pierce City, Mo.,
and Vinita, Ind. Ter., R.P.O.
324 Connects at Goshen with San Francisco and Los
Angeles, R. P. O Viaaila exchanges with Hanford and Lcmoore on route 46038.
48 Connects Grafton and Cincinnati, and Grafton and
ParkerMlmrph, K. P. O. at Volcano Junction.
' 599 1 258.28 miles of route 31025 between Texarkana,
Ark., and Waco, Tex., covered bv Texarkana,
Ark., and Waco, Tex., R.P. O. (See Tablo A-.)
Connects at Waco, Tex., with Texarkana, Ark.,
and Waco, Tex., R. P. O.. Denison and San An
tonio, Tex., R. P. O.. and Bremond and Albany,
Tex., R. P. O. ; at McGregor, Tex., with Gaines
ville and Galveston, Tex., R. P. O.
171
CO Nowbnryportand Boston R. P.O. exchanges pouches
with Lynn field and Peabody. Boston exchanges
pouches with Lynnneld and Peabody.

290 Fall River exchanges poaches with "Warren, Provi

dence, Providence and New London R. P. O., and
Boston, Springfield and New York R. P. O.
8 Aug. 23, 1880
120 Connects Norfolk and Raleigh R.P.O. at Warren
Plains.
12 July 1,1884
253
28 July 1, 1886
201 Connects at Warwick, Kans., with Crete and Red
Cloud, Nebr., R. P. O., and at Yuma, Kans., with
Atchison and Lenora, Kans., R. P. O.
6 July 1. !S84
175
6 July 1,1880 1,805 1 13.69 miles of route 33021 between Waterville and
Greenleaf, Kans., covered by Atchison and Lonora, Kans., R. P.O. (See Table A".) Connects
at Greenleaf, Kans., with Atchison and Lenora,
Kans.. R. P. O., and at Washington, Kans., with
Table Rock, Nebr., and Concordia, Kans., R. P. O.
18 Jnly 1, 1885
503
4 July 1, 1887
53 Supplied by Waterloo, Iowa, and by !Jcdar Falls
and Des Moines, Iowa, R. P. O. Connects at
Waterloo, Iowa, with Albert Lea, Minn., and
Burlington, Iowa, and with Dubuque and Sioux
City, Iowa, R. P.O.
22 July 1, 1880
242 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Watertown, Dak., with Tracy, Minn., and
Redfield, Dak. .Saint Paul, Mtnu.,and Watertown,
Dak., and with Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Watertown, Dak., R. P. O's. Connects ot Brookings,
wiwb Dak.,Tracy, Minn.,and Pierre, Dak.,R. P. O.
6 July 1, 1885
157
10 July 1, 1885
235 Waterbnry exchanges pouches with Watertown and
Oakville. West Winsted and Bridgeport R. P. O.
exchanges pouches with Watertown and Oakville.
8 July 1, 1887
170 Supplied by La Crosso, Wis., and Dubuque, Iowa.
RP.O.

778

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table Cc.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

ofNruomubter.
Initial and terminal stations
running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.
DiIvision.

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

Waverly and Waverly Junc S 27094 Waverly Juncton, Wavorly, Burlington, Cedar Rapids
tion, Iowa.
and Northern.
Iowa.
2 8008 Chester, Pa., Port Deposit, Phila., Wilm. and Balto ....
(part) Md.
Webb City and Joplin, Mo ... . 7 '33008 Kansas City, Webb City, Mo.
(part)

Webster City and Lehigh, 0 27075 Webster City, Lehigh, Iowa. Webster City and SouthIowa.
western.
Wcllfleet and Provincetown, 1
Mass.

3041 Middleborough, Provincetown.

Wellington and Cissna Park, 0 23080 Wellington, Cissna Park, Chicago and Eastern Hlinois.
111.
111.
Wellington and Hunnewell, 7 '33005 Cherry Vale, Hunnewell,
(part) Eons.
Elans.

West Brownsville and Union- 2

town. Pa.
West Warehara and Fairhaven. 1
Mass.

Weston and Buckhannon, W.

Va.
Wetnmpka and Elmore, Ala..
White Haven and Upper Le
high, Pa.
White River Junction and
Woodstock, Vt

8146 West Brownsville, Uniontown, Pa.

3050 Fairhaven, West Wareham, Mass.

3 12011 Weston, Buckhannon, W. Weston and Buckhannon. ..

Va.
,
4 17024 Elmore, Wetumpka, Ala South and North Ala. R R.
2 8097 White Haven, Upper Le Cent. R.R of N.J
high, Pa.
1 2013 White River Junction,
Woodstock, Vt.

WhiteBborough and Gaines 7 '31022 Denison, Gainesville, Tex...

ville, Tex.
(part)

Whitestone and Long Island

City. N. Y.
Wilfl wood and Massacre, Fia..
Wilkes-Barre and Wanamie,
Pa.
Williamsbnrgh and Holliduysburgh. Pa.
Williamstown and Millersburgh, Pa.
Wilmot and Millbank, Dak...

o 6094 Long Island City, WhlteBtone, N. Y.

4 16019 Wildwood, Massacre. Fla...
2 8101 Wilkes-Barre, Wanamie,
Pa.
2 8084 Hollidaysburgh, Williamsbnrgh. Pa.
2 8106 Millersbnrgh, Williamstown, Pa.
< 35009 Millbank, Wilinot, Dak .... Clncago, Milwaukee and St.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

779

parts of railroads over which no railway pott offices run, in operation $c.Continued.

5
It
P
s
1
7,524

12

Remarks.
V
A

-3
O

a
July 1, 1887

11,221
4,643

July 1, 1885
July 1, 18S6

11, 183

July 1, 1887

17,979

12

8,069
] 12,841

23, 538
19, 518

16 July 1, 1885

July 1, 1887
July 1, 1886

12

12

28 Jnly 1, 1885
33 Jnly L 1885

8,664
11,018
18, 078

12

July
July
July
20 July

22,761

14

18 July 1, 1886

12,846
15,600
22,348
26, 342
10, 805

c~

1, 1885
1, 1884
1, 1885
1, 1885

Aug. 25,1885
Auk. 16, 1886
July 1, 1885
July 1,1885
July 1,1885
July 1,1886

tl 35
n
I*
Poundt.
71 Supplied by Albert Lea, Minn., and Burlington,
Iowa, R P. O. Connects Ht Waverly, Iowa, with
Saint Paul, Minn., aud Waterloo, Iowa, and with
Sumnerand Hampton. Iowa, R P. O'a.
945 balance of rente (51. 57 tuilew) covered bv Phila
delphia and Port Deposit K. P.O. (SeeTable A.)
2,333 99. 00 miles of route 33008, between Kansas City,
Mo., and Fort Scott. Kans., covered bv Kaunas
City, Mo., and Memphis, TYtin., R P. O.. and
76. 35 miles, between FortSoott, Kans., andjoplin.
Mo.,
by Table
Fort Scott,
an.iatJoplin,
P.
O. (See
Aa.) Kans..
Connects
Joplin. Mo.,
Mo., R.with
Kansas City and Joplin, Mo., RP.O.; Fort Scott.
Kans., and Joplin, Mo., R. P. 0. ; Girard and
Galena, Kans., R. P. O., and Oronogo and Joplin,
Mo., pouch service.
71 Snpplied bv Webster City, Iowa. Connects at
Webster City, Iowa, with* Tnma and Hawarden,
Iowa, and with Dubuque and Sioux City, Iowa,
R. P. O's.
2,627 Balance of ronto (71. 94 miles) covered by R. P. O.
service. (See Table AM Boston and Welltleet
R. P. O. exchanges pouches with Truro, North
Truro, South Truro, and Provincotown. "Wellfleet exchanges with Provincetown.
117 Supplied by Wellington, 111., and by Chicago, 111.,
and
Torre Haute, Ind., R P. O.
1,691 113.94 miles of route 33005, between Cherry Vale
and Wellington, Kans., covered bv Kansas City,
Mo., and Kiowa, Kans., R P. O. (See Table AM
Connects at Wellington, Kans., with Newton and
Caldwell. Kans., It. I'. O., Kansas City, Mo., and
Kiowa,
Kans.,Kans.,
R P.R.O.,P. Kansas
City, Mo.,
and
Wellington,
O. ; connect*
at South
Haven, Kans., with Beaumont and Bluff R P.O.
76
315 New Bedford exchanges pouches with Rochester,
Marion, Mattapoisett. West Wareham. and Boa-'
ton, Providence, and New York R P. O. Boston
and Wellfleetexclianges pouches with Fair Haven,
Marion, Mattapoisett, Nantucket, and New Bed
ford.
70 Connects Clarksburgk and Weston R. P. O. at
Weston.
139
63
231 White River Junction exchanges noncbes with
Quechee, Taftaville, and Woodstock. Taftsville
exchanges pouches with Quechee and Woodstock.
Quechee
exchanges pouches with Woodstock.
3,852 25.22 miles of route 31022, between Dcnison and
Whitesborough, Tex., covered by Denison aud
San Antonio, Tex., R. P. O. Connects at Whitesborough, Tex., with Denison and San Antonio,
R. P. O., Texarkana, Ark., and Whitesborough,
Tex., R. P. O.; connect* at Gainesville, Tex.,
with Gainesville and Galveston, Tex., R. P. O.
572
67
09
237
90 Sirlpplled by Millbank, Dak., and by OrtonvUla,
Minn., and Mitchell, Dak., R. P. O.

780

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table O..Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and

Initial and terminal stations

running east to west, north
to south, and northwest to
southeast.

4
C

Contract designation, ter Corporate title of company.

mini of route.

Wilton Junction and Musca

tine, Iowa.

27090 Wilton Junction, Musca Chicago, Rock Island and

Pacific
tine, Iowa.

Winfleld and Washington,

Iowa.

27035 Burlington,
(part) Iowa.

Washington, Burlington and Northwest-

Winifrede Junction and Win- 1 3 12008 Winifrede Junction, Wini Winifrede

ifrede, W. Va.
frede, W. Va.
Winnecuune and Rush Lake, 1 <J 25007 Rush Lake, Winneconne, Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Wis.
Paul.
Wis.
Winona Junction and La
25014 Winona, Minn., and La Chicago and Northwestern.
Crosse, Wis.
(part) Crosse, Wis.
Woburn and Winchester. Mass| 1
Wolfborough and Wolf-|l
borough Junction, N. H.

3018 Winchester, Woburn, Boston and Lowell R R .

Mass.
1015 Wolfborough Junotion, Boston and Maine R R...
Wolf borough, N. H.

Woodbury and Penn's Grove,

N.J.
Woodbury and Kiddleton
Junction, N. J.
Woodman and Lancaster Junc
tion, Wis.

7039 Woodbury, Penn's Grove, Delaware River

N.J.
7022 Woodbury, Riddleton Junc West Jersey
tion, N. J.
25025 Galena, IU., Woodman,Wis. Chicago and Northwestern
(part)

Woodstock and B'.ockton, AJa.

Wondville, Miss., and Bayou
Sara, La.
Yarmouth Junction (n. o. ) and
Hyannis, Mass.
Yonngwood Station and Uni
ted, Pa.
Zoar Station and Bowerston,
Ohio.
15
Zunjbrotaand Rochester.Minn | 6

17028
30007
B048
8151
21080
(part)
20017

Woodstock, Blockton, Ala .

Bayou Sara, La., Woodville,
Miss.
Yarmouth Junction (n. o. ),
H\annis, Mass.
Yonugwood Station,United,
Pa.
Toledo, Bowerston, Ohio
Rochester, Zumhrota, Minn .

Cababa Coal Mining Com

pany.
West Feliciana K. R
Old Colony RR
Pennsylvania
Wheeling and Lake Erie .
Winona and St Peter

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

CLOSED POUCH SERVICE.

781

partt of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation 4'c.Continued.

i
1

00m
1*
5 1 1-3

ti a
-a

r-

Pounds
15,938

July 1,1887

11,668

14 July 1,1887

407

2,842
9,027

July 1,1885
July 1,1887

113

U, 797

July 1,1887

5, 600

6,704
15,199

July 1,1885
July 1,1385

281
Ml

32,818
48,662
11,600

July 1, 1885
July 1, 1885
July 1,1887

191
286

5,427
10, 933
4,432
6, 94J
20, 783
49, 033

July
July
July
July
Mar.
July

106
24

1, 1884
1, 1886
1, 1885
1, 1885
15, 1886
1, 1887

Connects at Wilton Junction, Iowa, with Chicago,

XXL, and West Liberty, Iowa, R. P.O. Connects at
Muscatine, Iowa, with Davenport, Iowa, and At
chison, Kans., and with Muscatine and Montezu
ma, Iowa. R. P. O's.
1 Balance of route covered by Burlington nnd Oskaloosa, Iowa, R. P. O. (See Table A'.j Sapplied by Washington, Iowa, and by Burlington
and Oskaloosa, Iowa, R. P.O. Connects at Winfield, Iowa, with Peoria, 111 , and Oskaloosa, Iowa
R. P.O., and at Washington. Iowa, with Wash
ington and Knoxville. Iowa, and with Davenport,
Iowa, and Atchison, Kans., R. P.O.
Connects Richmond and Ashland R, P. O. at Win ifredo Junction.
Supplied bv Ripon, Wis., and by Oshkosh and Mil
waukee, Wi*., R. P. O. Connects at Rush Lake,
Wis., with
Berlin,byWis.,
pouch III.,
service.
Balance
of Ripon
route and
covered
Chicago,
and
Winona, Minn., R. P.O. Supplied by Chicago,
III., and Winona, Minn., R. P.O. ConnectsatLa
Crosse, Wis.,with all Hues centering at that point.
Woburn exchanges pouches with Boston, Win
chester, and Boston, Nashua, and Keene R. P. (>.
Wolfboroueh exchanges pouches wit h East Wolfborongh, and Boston. North Conway and Ports
mouth R. P. O. exchanges ponches with Wolfbor
ough and East Wolfboroneh. Wolfboron eh ex
changes pouches with Wolfborough Junction.

'Balance of route covered by Milwaukee and Lan

caster, Wis., and Montfort. Wis., and Galena,
111., R. P. O's; supplied by Woodman, Wis., and
by Milwaukee and Lancaster, Wis. R. P. O.; con
nects at Woodman, Wis., with Milwaukee and
Prairie du Chion, Wis., R. P. O.

Boston and Wellfleet R. P. O. exchanges pouches

.with H vanDie and Qyannisport.
607 1 Balance of route (135.03 miles) covered by Toledo
and Marietta R. P. O. (See Table A\ >
178 Supplied by initial and terminal offices. Connects
at Rochester, Minn., with Winona and Tracy,
Mtnn., R. P. O., and at Zambrota. Minn., with
Wabasha and Zumbrota, Minn, B. P. O.

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

782
Table Ce.Statement of mail service performed in closed pouches upon railroads and parts
of railroads over which no railway post-offices run, in operation June 30, 1887.

Division.

First
, 101
Second
212
40
Third
Foui tlx
'.
73
56
Fifth
11.-.
Sixth
85
Seventh
58
Eighth
Ninth
H
71)5
Total
Total as per annual report for the year ended Juno
30, 1886
, 717
Increase
N

a
8

1,111.62
2, 65Q. 05
509. 63
1,292.83
687,22
3, 265. 22
2,101.63
t 753. 01
608.94
14, 350. 05
13,250. 20
1.85

1, 540, 373 2,075

3, 752, 380 3, 'J64
US, 508
440
1, 042, 512
432
850,368
773
2, 972, 679 1,801
2,014, 981 1,094
1, 315, 123
734
515, 689
401
14, 489,613 11,714
12,835,297 10,957
1,654,316
757

Table Dd. Comparative statement of the railway mail service 1830 to 1887.
Number Annual
Miles of
Miles of
Annual Average
cost of em- expenditure
cost of rail 'annual
per
mile
ployes
for all em
Fiscal year end ra"road1n;rallro;i.d.,7P>n
which portation road mail of railroad railwayof ployes
of the
ing June 30 the United on
was of mail by trausporrail
way mail
mail
serv*
States. mail
carried.
railroads.
portation. ice.
service.
1R30 .
1831 .
1832 .
1833 .
1834 .
1835 .
1836 .
1837 .
1838 .
1839 .
1810 .
1841 .
1842 .
1843 .
1844 .
1845 .
1816.
1817 .
1848.
1849 .
1850 .
1851 .
1852,
1853 .
1854 .
less .
1856 .
1857 .
1858 .
1859.
1860 .
1861 .
1862 .
1803 .
1804 .
1865 .
18G6 .
1867 .

23
95
229
380
633
78
1,098
1, 878, 296
1, 272
1,497
444 $0.17. 14
'974 *1,
793, 024
410,488
2,413,
090 **307,
1,913
17. 01
520,
602
15.32
2,302
*3, 396, 055 595, 353
2,818
15 30
*3,
889,
053
3, 046, 450 585, 843
14.84
3, 535
9.77
4,026
*4,
424,
262
432,
568
5,002,402
733,
687
12.88
4, 185
9.25
*5, 484,
747, 592
355 843,
4. 377
531,752
3,714 6,
430
13.06
4, 633
4, 030
11. 18
4, 092 7,781; 828 870, 570
14.32
5,098
4, 170, 403
4,402
597, 475
13.49
5, 996
4, 327, 400
584, 192
4,735
13. 07
7, 365
633, 740
5,497
4, 861, 177
12.54
9, 021
6, 521. 593
818, 227
6.886
11.77
8, 304, 503
10, 982
985, 019
8,255
11.50
12. 908
10, 140 11,082,768 1, 275, 620
12.33
15, 300
12,415 12, 086, 705 1, 601, 329
IK, 7'_'0
11.39
14, (40 1"., 433, 389 1,758,610
10.70
18, 374
18, 333 19, 202, 469 2, 073, ('89
1C.59
22,016
20, 323 21, 809, 298 2, 310, 389
10.54
24,503
22, 530 24, 207, 944 2, 559, 847
10.97
26, 068
24, 431 25, 763, 452 2, 828, 301
11.90
28, 789
26,010 27, 208, 384 3, 243, 974
12. 11
27,129 27, 653, 749 3, 349, 662
30, 635
22,018
11.00
',23, 118, 823 J2, 543, 709
31, 286
10.96
33, 170
}21, 338 }22, 777, 219 J2,
408, 115
11.09
33, 008
J22.
87L
558
J22.
152
J2,
538,
517
22, 616 J23, 301, 942 2, 567, 044
11. 01
35, 085
23, 401 124, 087, 568 2, 707,421
11.23
36,801
11.08
30,
609,
467
3.',
092
3,391.692
30, 250
34.015 32, 437. 900 I
42, 229
30,018 34, 880, 178 I
42, 229
* Including steamboat service ; no separate report.
t Including mail-messenger service.
I Service suspended in Southern States.

43
"{186
148
185
235
257
348
394
451
491
S48
582
;427
474
{525
J572
1612

($22, 987. 00
128,965.00
29, 744. 00
137, 513. 00
(42,406.00
(46. 153. 00
(54,063.00
tl, 512. 00
(107,042.00
1145,897.00
(196, 936. 00
176, 722. 00
197, 090. 00
254, 498. 00
287, 187. 00
339. 388. CO
392. 7.S. 00
429, 175. 00
405,819.00
;314,
179. 00
00
295, 823.
324,524 00
J352,
701. 00
3*2,071.00

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

MAIL DISTRIBUTED.

783

Table Dd.Comparative statement of the railway mail service, if-oContinued.

Miles of
Fiscalyearend railroad in
ing June 30 tbe United
States.
40, 844
52, 814
60, 283
BO, 171
70, 278
72, 383
74,096
70,808
79, 089
81, 776
86, 497
93, 671
104,813
113,329
120, 552
125, 150
128, 007
137.980
C)

Number Annnal
Annnal Average
Miles of Miles of
cost of em expenditure
railroad up annual trans cost of rail annnal
per
mile
ployes
of for all em
on which portation road mail of railroad railnraj
of the
mail was of mail by transpor mail trans mail serv ployes
fjiilrway
railroads.
tation. portation.
can ied.
ice. mail service.
39, 537 41, 399, 284 $1. 723, 680
43, 727 47,551,970 5, 128, 901
49,834 55, 557, 048 6, 724, 979
57,911 62, 491, 749 6, 502, 771
63, 457 65, 621, 445 7, 257, 190
67, 734 72, 400, 545 8, 589, 663
70, 083 75,154,910 S, 216, 618
72, 348 77, 741, 172 9, 543, 134
74,546 85,358,710 8, 05:1, 936
77, 120 9i, 120, 305 9, 560, 595
79, 991 93. 092, 992 9, 792, 589
85,320 90,4X7,463 10, 648, 986
91, 569 103, 621, 229 11,963,117
100,503 113,005,318 13,127,715
110, 208 129, 108, 641 13, 88y, 800
117, 160 142, 541, 392 15,012,603
121.032 151,912, 140 16,627,983
123, 933 165, 699, 389 15,495, 191
130, 949 169, 660, 865 16, 174, 691

$11.41
10.78
10.30
10.40
11.05
11.85
12. 26
12.27
10.60
10.38
10.51
11.03
11.65
11.51
10.75
10.53
10.95
10. 45
10.64

1, 129
1, 100
1,382
1, 647
1, 805
2,175
2, 242
2,415
2,500
2,008
2,609
2,94(1
3, 177
3,570
3, 855
3,003
4,387
4,573
4,851

* This column is taken from Poor's Manual, and is made up at the end of the calendar year. The
other columns reprt-sent the state of the service at the close of each fiscal year.
The figures in columns in reference to transportation are taken from the reports of the Second Assist
ant Postmaster-General.
Tablk EStatement of mail distributed en route on the cars by railway postal clerks dur
ing the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
lofWhole
netmebresr

pack
oflNontmber

ohuirthd,diclasssmtraibtu ed.r
ofsacksNsecnmbcr fandtond,

pieces
ofnWhmobleor andtsofheciornd, disclassmfaoturetrh

regis
iNnumebr
of
11
1_
o5 .

distragesibuted.
distributed.
Division.
tributed.

11
f!
*U 2as
cS
ill

ill
{ll

H5u
'A u*

sacks.
tered

ll
Eg
av
A-

7, 442, 102 309, 239, 505 075, 975 14", 396, 250 455, 635, 755 1,151,183 48.619 23,235
First
11,762,882 470,515,280 1. 730, 224 259, 53.1, 600 730, 048, 880 2, 51 1,295 121, 425 12, 673
Second
4, 476, 707 170, 070, 080 709,854 119,978, 100 200, 048, 780 1.040,481 69,050 8,453
Third
6, 539, 898 253, 595, 920 1, 107, 129 160, 069, 350 419,665,270 1, 373, 604 67, 8*3 20, 481
Fourth
15.129,6.15
605, 185,400 2, 707, 870 419, 680, 600 1, 024, 86.1, 1)00 2, 1 17, 072 157. 577
Filth
18, 2:17, 870 731,915,040 3, 061. 701 459, 264, 150 1, 101, 179, 190 3, 401, 074 113,723 11,952
10,259
Sixth
14,823,(11)7
592, 0.19, 8 0 2, 297, 403 344. 610, 450 9.17. 870, 330 2, 308, 230 84, 055 40, 398
Seventh
2,832,70-1 113, AOS, 161 457, 081 68, 56.', 150 181,870,310 81)8. 187 28, 348 4.389
8,960,7911 358,431.901 1,575,830 230,374, 500 594, 806, 400 921, 543 134, 832 2,061
B?
90,
Total .... 260, 601) 3, 614, 221, 82S 14, 803, 127 2, 220, 409, 050 5, 834, 090, 875 13, 752, 569 810, 112 134,501
Total as per re
port for year
ended June 30.
82.586.84r 3, 333, 901, 625 13,304,790 1,995,610,850 5, 329, 521, 475 15, 525, 844 706, 106 32,619
1886
Increase . . 7, 670, 812 280, 320, 200 1,498,328| 224,819,200 505, 169, 400 226,725 50,000 101,882
The percentage of increase in numberjof pieces of ordinary mail matter handled, 1887 over 1886,
was
The percentage of increase in number of pieces of ordinary mail mattor handled, 1880 over 1885,
was
The percentage of increaso in number of pieces of registered matter handled, 1887 over 1886,
was
The percentage of decrease in nnmber of pieces of registered matter handled, 1886 over 1885,
was

9.47 +
7. 70
2. 32L74+

784

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table F*.Statement of errors made by railway postal clerks during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 187.
Misseut.

Misdirected.

si
Division.
I tx
o
Hq
First
Second
...
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Siith
Seventh
Eighth
Ninth
Total . . .
Total M per re
port for fiscal
year ended
June 30, 1886
Increase

16, 802 28, 932 1,420 763 1*1

48, 779 88, 848 1, 525 1, 120 387
500 99 67
48, 172 122, 354
68, 325 146,195 1, 521 383 MA
1 13, 191 438, 786 4, 100 550 365
107,844 389, 445 3, 903 998 374
123, 436 298, 270 2,768 913 835
10, 5H7 1 1, 909
218 22 41
79, 597 200, 818 1,543 L 168 215
697, 513 1,734,617 17, 498 6,016 2,685

67
26 20, 498 35. 115
192
48 90,013 97,850
119
CO 146, 920 37. 190
231
94 248, 274 05,621
554
299 327, 895 129, 379
871
341 570, 839 112, 107
571
252 '086, 465
48
S 63, 732 29,836
241
152 84,369 79.267
105 2,894 O.Yi 1,277 2, 257, 014 616,305

548, 039 1, 260, 443 12, 096 5, 150 2, 189 MO

149, 474 474, 174 4, 802 866 496

81 2,182 458
24 712 195

763

* Includes errors checked against post-offices.

Number of letters and pieces of other mail distributed during the fiscal year ended June
30, 1887
5,851,391,057
Number of errors made in the distribution of the Bame
1, 734, 617
Number of letters and pieces of other mail matter distributed to each error, 18d7
3,373
Number of letters and pieces of other mail matter distributed to each error, 1886
4, 224
Percentage of correct distribution, 1887
99. 97+Perccntage ofcorrect distribution, 1888
99. 98Tablk G*.Statement of errors in the distribution and forwarding of mails by post offices
of the 1st, 2d, and 3d classes during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Missent.

Misdirected.

Errors
checked

Post-offices.

B
Abilene, Kans..
Abingdon, Va ..
Ada, Ohio
Adrian, Mich...
Akron, Ohio ...
Alameda, Cal...
Albany. N. Y...
AlbAny, Oreg...
Albion, Mich...
Albnquerque. N.
Alexandria, Va.
Allegheny, Pa..

181 734
Id
30
27
61
134 235
511 952
12
17
,601 2, J .".!
278 335
62
14
21 .
20
120 .
1,062

1, 141

184

147
5951
10
64
4..- 113
lf
jin

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEERRORS BY POST-OFFICES.

785

Table G*. Statement of errors in the distribution and forwarding of mails, <$c. Cont'd.
Missent.

Misdirected.

Errors
checked

S1Cm U*

AllentowD, Pa
31
14
Alliance, Ohio
Alpena. Mich

16)
Alton. Ill
81
243
Altoona, Pa
1
Amherst, Mass
106
Amsterdam. N. T
ix
Anaconda. Mont
Audernon. Ind

37
Ann Arbor. Mich
US
nr.
Annapolis, Md

36
Ansonia, Conn
Appl. ton, Wia
138
311
Asburv Park, N. J
Ashevtlle. N.C
435
Ashl.ind, Ky
a
27
Ashland. Ohio
Aahhiud. Ores
15
AsMabul.i, Ohio
Aspen. Colo

Astoria. Orog
13
Atchison. Kans
1,624
4,433
Atlanta, Ga
20
Atlantic, Iowa
Atlantic City, N. J
37
Attica, Ind
18
Auburn, Cal
21
208!
Auburn, Me.
451
Anbam, N. IT
....
7115
Augusta. Ga
517
Augusta, Me
17
Aurora, Ind
125
Aurora, III
13
Austin. Ki-t
Austin. Tex
877
Baker City, Orcg
11
4
BakersAeld.Cal
Baltimore, Md

3,700
132
Bangor, Me
Barnesville, Ohio
30
Batavia. N. Y
103
35
Hath. Mo
Battle Creek, Mich
97
323
Bny City, Mich
Beatrice, Nebr
37
Braver Falls, Pa
145
Bedford, Ind
2
Bel Air, Md
Bt-llaire, Ohio
93
Bellefontaine, Ohio
31
Belleville. Ill
8
Bellevue. Ohio
11
r i-it. wi
127
Benicia, Cal
-50
Benton Harbor, Mich
3
Berkeley. Cal
16
Berryvillo, Va
Bethlehem, Pa
33
Beverly, Mass
87
Bblderbrd, Mo
101
Big Baptta, Mich
3
30
Billings, Mont
BiDshamton, N. T
107
Birruin-zbant, Ala
2,476
33
Birmingham. Conn
35
Bisrourck, I>ak
liloomington. IilI
...
65,
6511
Bloomington, IE
48P 31 a 87

42
26
23 .
1481
317
,'.
:
2451
176
105'.
237i
47
,229
9
132 .
21 .
125
B7.
14
r.59 50
1M 59 ll 33,
37
67
67
48
588
727
1. KiX
1, 177
44
189
20
1, -".(I
20
4
6,20s
245
44
201
41
174
617!
115

383
19S
22
40
86
,328
71
10
64
59
S
358
is 1,635

1
*! 1
2

U
16
282
1
140
1
95
153
37
200
215
46
5
230

9X2
0
92
3
11
135
6K2
oral 588
218 67
133 23

2, S:i2
17

105
470
82
43
72

103;
147!
41
If
18
208!
56
12
21
75
157
158
3
00
209
5,217
45
49
177
1,238 20l
50

2, 1

1 1

1
2!
5 2'

12
87

39
46
172

42
3
801 415
1
1
24 20
901
4

786

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table G.Statement of errors in the distribution and forwarding of mails, <fc. Cont'd
Errors

Post-offices.

Bodie. Cal
Boise Cltv, Idaho.
Bolivar, Ohio
Bowerston, Ohio.
Bowling Green. Ohio
Bowling Green. Ky
Bozeman, Mont
Bradford. Pa
Brattleboro', Vt
Brazil, Iod
Brick Church, N.J
Bridgeport. Conn
Bridgeton, N. J
Brockton, Mann
Brooklyn, N. Y
Bryan, Ohio
Buryrus. Ohio
Buffalo, N. Y
Bnriington, Iowa
Burlington, Vt
Butler. Ind
Butte Citv. Mont
Cadillac. Mich
Cairo, 111
Catnhridge, Ohio
Camden, N. J
Canandalgua, N. Y
Canton, Ohio
Carlisle, Pa
Carson Citv, Nev
Carthage. Mo
Catsklll, N. Y
Cedar Uapids, Iowa
Chambcrsburgb, Pa
Champaign, III
Charleston, S. C
Charleston, W. Va
Charlestown, W. Va
Charlotte, Mich
Charlotte, N. C
Charlottesville, Va
Chattanooga. Tenn
Cheboygan, Mich
Cheney, Wash
Chester, Pa.
Chovenne City, Wyo ...
Chicago. Ill
Chillicothe. Ohio
Chippewa Falls, Wis ...
Cincinnati, Ohio
Circleville, Ohio
Clarksburgh. W. Va...
Ciarksvillo, Tenn
Clovcland, Ohio..
Clinton, Iowa
Clinton, Mass
Coldwater, Mich.
Cohoes, W. Y
Colfax. Ind
Colfax, Wash .
Colorado Springs, Colo . . .
Columbia, S. C
Columbia, Tenn.
Columbus, Ga
Colurabns, Ind ..,
Columbus, Ohio.
Colusa. Cal

11H
la
n,4Ta 10,944 2431
72|
51
10
132
N
11
32
61
211 338
12
:;2
88
47
3, OK! 5.401 M
58
21
35
59
1,163 2,671
173 8M
54 388
a
21
91
in tttj
1 12 147
1441
743
151 372
16
II
11" 294
23
H
484 1,243
n 222
69 178
835 1, 504
123 238
7h 129
121 2uu
4361 786
183| 238
L !51 2,487
91 70|
M
8 21
31
2 1121 13
313
6 22,226 29,f*l
112 176
8
11
5,296 9,201
4

81 13*
18
60
2,738 4,110
121 186
19
55
222 3911
84 129
1
2
33
31
254 411
03
IS]
SOM 817
81 186
5| 1, 564| 2,565 52|
3> 81 2ll
33 "

2 ..

13,122
1

11*.
II.. XX

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEERRORS BY POST-OFFICES.

787

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Concord, N. C
Concord, N. H
Concord, Tenn
Corning. N.Y
Corrv, Pa
Cortland, N.Y
Corvallis, Ore;
Corydon, Ind . .
Coahocton, Ohio
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Covington, Ky
Crawfordsville, Ind
Creaton, Iowa
Culpeper, Va ...
Comberland, Md
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Dallas, Tex
Daobury, Conn
Danville, 111....
Danville, Ind
Danville, Ky
Danville, Va
Davenport, Iowa
Dayton, Ohio
Decatur, 111 ..
Deer Lodge City, Mont
Defiance, Ohio .
Delaware, Ohio
Denison, Tex
Denver, Colo
Des Moines, Iowa
Detroit, Mich
Dixon, Cal
Dixon, 111
Dodge Cit\% Kans
Dover, N. H
Dresden, Ohio
Dubuque, Iowa
Dultith, Minn . .
Dunkirk, N.Y
Durham, N. C
East Liverpool, Ohio
East Portland, Oreg
East Saginaw, Mich
Easton, I'a
Eau Claire, "Wis
Elgin, III
Elisabeth, N.J
Elizaboth City, N.C ...
Elkhart, Ind
Elkton, Md
Ellensbur^h, Wash.
Ellirott Citv, Md
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Fayetterille, N. C
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Fitchbunr, Mass
Flint, Mich
Fond dii Lac, Wis
Fort Benton, Mont ...
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Gratiot, Mich ...
Fort Scott, Kans
Fort Smith, Ark
Fort Wayne, Ind
Fort Worth, Tex
Fortress Monroe, Va .
Fostoria, Ohio
Frankfort, Ky
Frankfort, Ind
Franklin, Ky
Franklin, Teun
Franklin, Pa
Frederick, Md.
Fredericksburgh, Va .
Fredonia, N. YFremont, Nebr
Fremont, Ohio
Fresno City, Cal
Freeport, 111
Frostbiirgh, Md.... ..
Galeebureh, 111
Gallon, Ohio
Gallatin, Tenn
Galveston, Tex
Geneva, N. Y
Georgetown, Ky
Glasgow, Ky
Glen Allen, Va
Glens Falls, N.Y
Gloucester, Mass
Gloversville, N. Y
Goldsborough. N. C...
Gordonsvillc, Va
Goshen, N. Y
Grafton, W. Va
Grand Forkt*, Dak. ...
Grand Haven, Mich ..
Grand Island, Nebr . .
Grand Rapids, Mich..
Grass Valley, Cal
Green Bay, Wis
Greencastlo, Ind
Greenfield, Mass
Greenfield, Ind
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Greenville, Mich
Greenville, Ohio
Greenville, S.C
Tlanorstown, Md
Hailey, Idaho
Hamilton, Ohio
Hammond, Iud
Hampton, Va
Hanford, Cal
Hannibal. Mo
Harrisburg, Pa
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789

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Hastings, Nebr
Haverhill, Mass
Havre de Grace, Md
Hazleton, Pa
Helena, Mont
Henderson, Ky
Henderson, N. C
Hillsborough, Ohio
Hillsdale, Mich
Hoboken, N. J
Holliatcr, Cal
Holyoke, Mass
Hopkinsville, Ky
Homellsville, N. Y
Hot Springs, Ark
Houston, Tex
Hudson, Mich
Hudson, N. Y
Humboldt, Tenn
Huntingdon, Pa
Huntington, Ind
Huntington, W. Va
Huron, Dak
Indianapolis, Ind
Ionia, Mich
Iowa City. Iowa
Ironton. Ohio
Ithaca, N.Y
Jackson, Mich
Jackson, Miss
Jacksonville, Fla
Jacksonville, 111
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Jamestown, N.
Janesville, Wis
Jefferson City, Mo..
Jeffersonville. Ind..
Jersey City, N.J ...
Johnstown, Pa
Joliet, 111
Kalamazoo, Mich
Kaukakee, HI
Kansas City, Mo
Kearney, Nebr
Keene, N.H
Kenton, Ohio
Keokuk, Iowa
Kingston, N. Y
Kinston, N. C
Knigutstown, Ind . . .
Knoxville, Tenn
Kokomo, Ind
La Crosse, Wis
La Fayette, Ind
Lancaster, Pa
Lansing. Mich
Lapeer, Mich
La Porto, Ind
Las Vegas, N. Mex .
Lawrence, Kans
Lawrence, Mass
Lawrenceburgh, Ind
Leadvillc, Colo
Leavenworth, Kans.
Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon, Ky
Lebanon, Pa

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Lewiston, Me
Lexington, Ky
Lexington. Va
Liberty. Va
Lima, Ohio
Lincoln, 111
Lincoln, Nebr
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Little Rock, Ark
Livingston, Mont
Lock Haven, Pa

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Lockport, N. Y
LoganBport, Ind
London, Ohio
Los Angeles. Cal
Louisville. Ky
Lowell, Mass
Ludington, Mich
Lvnchoiirgh, Va
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Miicnu, Ga
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Madisou, Wis
Maiden, Mass
Manchester, N. H
Manistee, Mich
Manknto, Minn
Mansfield, Ohio
Marietta, Ohio
Marlborough, Mass . . .
Marquette, Mich
Marshall. Mich
Marsballtown, Iowa ..
Martinez, Cal
Martinsburgh, W. Va.
Marvsville. Cal
Mattoon, 111
May field, Ky
Maysville, Ky
Meadville. Pa
Medina, Ohio
Memphis, Tenn
Merced, Cal
Meriden, Conn
Meridian, Miss........
Middletown, Conn
Middlotown, N. Y
Middletown.Ohio
Miles City, Mont
Milwaukee, Wis
Minneapolis, Minn
Mi**onla, Mont
Mitchell, Dak
Mitchell, Ind
Moberly, Mo
Mobile, Ala
Modesto. Cal
Moline, 111
Monmouth, III
Monroe, Mich
Monterey, Cal .
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791

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Muskegon, Mich
NapaCitv, Cal
Nashua, tt. H
Nashville. Tcnn
Natchez, Miss
National Stock Yards, 111
Nebraska City, Kobr
Nevada City, Cal
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Newark, N.J
Nowark. N. Y
Newark. Ohio
Now Bedford. Mass
New Berne, N. C
New Britain, Conn
New Brnnswiek, N.J
Nowl.nrgh, N. T
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New Castle, Ind
New Castle, Pa
Now Harmony, Ind......
New Haven, Conn
New London, Conn
New Orleans. La
Newport, K. I
Newport, Ky
Newport News, Va
New Richmond, Ohio
New Ross. Ind
Newton, Kans
Newton. Mass
New York. N.Y
Jiilcs. Mich
Norfolk. Va
Norristown, Pa
North Adams, Mass
Northampton, Mass
North Manchester, Ind . .
Norwalk, Conn
Norwolk, Ohio
Norwich, Conn
North Yakima, Wash
Notre Dame, Ind
Oakland. Cal
Ogden City, Utah
Ogdensborgh, N. Y
OilOity, Pa
Olean. V. Y
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Oneida, N.Y
Oneonta, N. Y
Orange, N. J
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Oroville,Cal
Oshkosh, Wis
Oskaloosa. Iowa
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Penaacola. Flu
Peoria, 111
Peru. Ind
Fetersburgh, Va
Petoskey, Mich
Philadelphia^ Pa
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Plqna, Ohio Pa
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Pittston. Pa
Placerville, Cal
PUinhcld, N. J
Pittsburgh, N. T
Plymouth, Mass
Pomona, Cal
Pontiao, Mich
Port Deposit, Md
Port Huron, Mich
Port Jervis, N. Y
Portland, lnd
Portland, Me
Portland, Oreg
Portsmouth, N. H
Portsmouth. Ohio
Portsmouth, Va. .......
Port Tttwnsend, Wash..
PoitsUlle, Pa
Fougbkecpsio, N. Y....
Princeton, Ind
Providence, R. I
Pueblo, Colo
Pulaski, Tcnn
Quiucy, 111
llarine. Wis
Kahway, N.J
Raleigh. N. C
Ravenna. Ohio
Reading Pa
Red Bluff. Cal
Redding, Cal
Red Wiug, Minn
Reidsville, N. 0
Reno. Nev
Rensselaer, Ind
Reynolds, Ind
Richmond, lnd
Richmond, Va
Rising Sun. Ind
Riverside, Cal

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454
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793

Table G*. Statement of errort in the distribution and forwarding of mails, $c,Cont'd.
Missent.

Errors
checked

Misdirected.

Post-offices.

-i.
y y y

y. y.
Roanoke, Va
Rochester, Minn
Rochester. N. Y
Rockford, 111
Rock Island. IU
Rocklaod. Me
Rome. Ga
Rome. N. Y
Rondout, N T
Uosoburub, Oreg
Rusliville. Ind
RiiBsellvillo, Ky
Rntland. Vt .
Sacrarmnto, Cal
Saginaw, Micb
Saint Albaus. Vt
Saint fllairsville, Ohio .
Saint Helena. Cal
Saint .lohuBbury. Vt
Saint Joseph, Mo
Saint Louis. Mo
Saint I'aul. Minn
Salem. Mass
Salem, N.C
Salem, Ohio
Salem, Oieg
Salem. Va
Salina, Kans
Salisbury. N. C
Salt Lake City. Utah....
San Antonio, Tex
S d Bernardino, Cal
Son Buenaventura, Cal.
San Diego, Cal
Sandusky, Obio
,
San Francisco, Cal
San .lose. Cal
San Luis Obispo, Cal
San Rafael, Cal
Santa Barbara, Cal
Saratoga Springs, N. X..
Savnunab. Ga
Srbenectady, N. Y
Soio. Ohio
Scmnton. Pa
Seattle, Wash
Sedalia. Mo
Solma, Ala
Seneca Falls, N. Y
Sherman. Tor
Sbelbyville, Tcnn
Sureveport. La
Sidney. Ohio
Sing Sing, X. Y
Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux Falls, Dak
South Bend, Ind
,
South Norwalk, Conn
Spokane Falls, Wash ...
Spranue. Wash
Springfield. Ill
Springfield. Mass
SpringUeld, Mo .....
Springfield. Ohio
Stamford, Conn

154
24
3,760
475
295
52
450
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101
6
137
208
34
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2, 208
247
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726
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97
744
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110
14
27
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15,203
6,502 103!
364 12
81
190
78
4
79
74
355
510
80
24
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418
10,437
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30
25
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50
1
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277
504
1,035
178
791
437
L 175
162
61
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231
314
381
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201
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238
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2,314
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189 64
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207
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1,267 129
646 341
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794

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table G*.Statement of errors in the distribution and foncardin'j of mailst <J-c. Cont'd.

Post-offices.

Stenbenville, Ohio
Stillwater, Minn
Stockton, Cal
Streator, 111
Suffolk, Ym
Sullivan, Ind
Svrncuso, N. Y
T'aeoraa, Wash
Tarboroogh. N. C
Taunton, itass
Ten Haute, Ind
The Dalles*. Oreg
Tiffin, Ohio
Titusville. Pa
Toledo, Ohio
Topeka, Kans
Towanda, Pa
Traverse City, .Mich
Trenton, N.J
Troy. NY
Troy, Ohio
Truckee, Cnl
Tucson. Ariz
Tulaie. Cal
University of Virginia, Va
Union Depot, Tena
Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Urbana, Ohio
Utica, N. Y
Vacaville, Cal
Vallcjo, Qal
Valparaiso, Ind
Vancouver, Wash
Vicksburgh. Miss
Viniiennes. Ind
VUalia, Cal
.....
Virginia City. Nev
Wabash Ind
Waco, Tex
Wnk< field. Mass
"Walla Walla, Wash
Waltham, Mass
Warren, Ohio
Warren. Pa.
Warrenton. Va
,
Washington, D. C
Washington. Ind .........
Washington, N. J
Washington, N. C
Washington, Pa
Waterbury, Conn
Watertown, N. Y
Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, Tenn
Waterville, Me
Waukesha, Wis
Wuvrrly.N. Y.
Wellington, Kans
Wellsburph, W. Va
West Bay City, Mich
West Chester, Pa
Westerly, R. I
Westerville, Ohio
Wrstfield, Mass
West Gardner, Mass
West La Fayette, Ohio ...
Went New Brighton, N. Y
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Wichita. Kaus
Wilkes Barre, Pa...
Williumsport, Pa...
Willimantic, Codu..
"Wilmington, Del ...
Wilmington. N. 0..
Wilmington. Ohio ..
Wilson, N. C..:....
Winchester, Va
WinBeld, Kans
Winnemnrca, Nev. .
Winona, Minn ......
Winston, N. C
Woodland, Cal
Woodstock, Va .
Woonsockot, K.1...
Worcester, Mass....
Won liin^ton. Ii!<l . .
Wvandnite, Kans
Wythovillo, Va
Xenia, Ohio. ........
Yankton, Dak
Yonkers, N. Y
York, Pa
YounjfHtown. Ohio..
Ypsilantf, Mich .
Zanesville, Ohio
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170
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280
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796

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Table G*.Statement of errors in the distribution and forwarding of mails, etc.Cont'd.

KECAPITULATION.
Increor ect
slips

Eronors
incor
slips.
rect

tained.
Division.

22,791
First
111,909
20, 329
Third
24, 274
Fourth
35.738
Fifth
55, 008
Sixth
47, 140
15, 812
Eighth
7, 591
Ninth
Total.... 341,712
Total as per
report tor
fiscal year
ended June
30, 1888.... 269, 320
Increase . 72,386

43, 540
239. 983
37, 190
43,515
68, 453
104. 484
93, 080
24,810
13, 379
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35
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127
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43
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125 2 2 34 831
3
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85 12 4 17 154
112 5 1 31 482
116
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259 2 17 35 339
14 100
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25
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27
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57. 074
27. 101
13,488
41,551
24.774
56,919
7. 474
6,202
248, 947

16,479
26, 342
8.095
5,302
13,480
5,673
18, 524
2,482
L 137
97,814

484 175,311 64.636

7 137 73,636 33,178

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Table Hh.Statement of case examinations of permanent railway postal clerks for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.

Division.
First
Tbird
Fourth
Fifth
Sisth
.'.
Seventh
Eighth
Niutb
Total
Total as per report
forthe fiscal year
ended June' 30,
1886

Highest
Exam Cards Cards Cards Cards A verajro individual
ina handled. correct. incorrect. not per cent, per cent,
known. correct. correct.
tions.
841 511, 950 505, 877
1,367 1,741,445 1, 238, 518
340 429, 802 373, 690
419 206, 099 194, 788
921 958, 499 912,477
698 96i. 522 9)1,523
1,077 701,004 857, 179
431 222, 649 208, 197
483 780, 620 700, 927
li, ,j77 6,617,650 5, 703, 176

6, 968
137.552
24,319
8,211
42, 740
19, 006
36,431
10. 037
52,376
337, 240

105
385, 375
3I.R53
3. 100
3, 282
34,993
7,394
3,815
27, 317
477, 234

6,962 6, 572, 130 5, 36i, 972

615 *54,*80 338,204

329, 953 877, 205

7,287 399, 971

Lowest
individual
per cent,
correct.

98.81
71.10
80.93
94. 51
95. 20
94. 40
93. 74
93.50
89.79
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100.00
100.00
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100 00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100. 00
100.00
100. 00

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1.79
11.62
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8.49
12 98
20.26
72.04
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1.14

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Table IAStatement of annual salaries of railway postal clerks, by classes.
=
Class.

Class.
u3
S --

5.
r.
4.
3.
2.
2.
2.
i.
2
2

070

rS
11

1)7 $!>3, 800

SOU 731,900
Oil 792, 350
. SI '.I 1,819,000
OKI 623, 700
4,450
10, 560
12
8
6,960
l;i
11,180
8
0, 800
8j
6,720
1,660
7
6,740
11
8,910
701 560, 800
4,740
3, 900
4,620
6, 840
8, 750
5,180
6,570
21,600
3,550
15, 400
2,070
3, 400
1,340

2
o.io
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2
040
3
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3
54
000
580
3
570
3
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1
650
1
530
1
520
2
3
510
500
8
480
1
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400
'1
360
320 -m
300 _ m
S
240 'M
200
i
150
100 m
12
10
' 'J
180
!
Total.

is

?1,320
1,300
1.280
1.890
1,830
32,400
1,740
1,710
500
550
534
1,040
1,530
4,000
480
i,20
820
400
1,080
640
2,100
150
200
120
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RAILWAY MAIL SERVICECITY DISTRIBUTION.

811

Statement of 8(paration of mail for city delivery for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1837 .

is
as
City for which sep Railway post-office making '* I
the separations.
aration was made.
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a
Boston. Springfield and Now
Boston, Mass
York.
New York, N.Y.. Albany and Now York
Boston and New York
Boston, Providence and New
York.
Boston, Springfield and New
York,
New Fork and Chicago
New York and Dunkirk
Now York and Pittsburgh . .
Now York and Washington. .
Philadelphia, Pa. New York and P.ttsburgh. .
New York and Washington . .
New York and Philadelphia
Buffalo, N.T
Now York and Chicago
Cincinnati, Ohio . . Chicago and Cincinnati
Cincinnati and Saint Louis . .
Cincinnati and Nashville . . .
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. ..
Saint Paul. Minn .. Chicago and Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn Chicago and Minneapolis
Helena and Portland
Portland, Oreg
San Francisco. Cal Ogden and San Francisco
Baltimore
and Grafton
Washington, 1). C.
Bangor and Boston, daylino. .
Bangor and Boston,night line
Boston, Providence and New
York.
Boston, Springfield and New
York, day line.
Boston, Springfield and New
York, nightline.
Boston, Springfield and New
York, short run.
Chicago and Cincinnati
Cincinnati and Chattanooga
Cincinnati and Nashville . . .
Cincinnati and Saint Louis. .
Grafton and Cincinnati
Lvnchbnrgh and Bristol
New York and Chicago
New York and Dunkirk
New York and Pittsburgh . .
New York and Washington.
Washington and Charlotte. .
Washington and Wilmington
Williamsport and Baltimore
Total

li'i; 14,641,200 .
51 1, 601, 775
81 i! 783, 000
3021 1, 506, 375
471 7, 400, 175
2, 299 15, 445, 200
859 4, 385, 550
2,293 17, 893, 050
1,1941 9, 327, 150
53! 5, 851, 650
11 3, 995. 175
61 1, 007, 175
(') 1,579,725
(') 2, 362, 950
(') 1, 902, 375]
to 1,916,4'
0) 2,920, 125!
333 2, 198, 182
8, 373 6, 645, 100
18 3, 309, 075
149 20, 109, 450
681 2, 899, 425
21, 375
(')
4,725
(')
48,900
w
u 160, 42.1
2, 139
'11 13| 178, 200
2,376
<1
1|
17, 250
230
15
10, 737
805, 275
80, 625
1,0
(')
427, 275
5,697
mi
85,647
2, 673, 525
62,434
4,682,550
66
36
2,700
(')44
7, 5071
11 667, R "
51, 225
683| 28 U ia
19, 206 363 151 205] 1,410,450
20, 186 2,193 106 135 1, 513, 950
21 82 1,957.050
26, 102
32, 188 12 28 88 2,414, 100
[il 1, 689, 150
22, 5L>:
1,966,858|12,820|6,117 18, 705 147, 537, 232 22, 882
195, 210 3,011 85
21,357
B36
8 411
10,440
20,085
230
98, 069 Ml 351
'.'nr..
L 221
58, 174 712 617
238, 574 1,713 1,388
590 712
124, 3UJ '2.737
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25,
38,
29,
75,
109 11
44,
145 120
268,
38,
48

No errors reported.
'Delayedbyconnections.
Caused
extra connections and heavy mails.
Errors reported for portion of time only.
From December, 1886, to April, 1887.

812

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL

Statement of milts of route traveled by railway postal clerks in the performance of their duty
during the fiscal year ended June 30. 1867.
FIRST DIVISION.

Designation of railway postoffice.

22
o
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a5

Crews.

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Alton Bav and Dover . ,

Atliol and Springfield . .
Augnsta and Portland .

1
1
1

1
1
1

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28. 42
48. 84
63. 39

MiUi.
ililet.
35, 581. 84 35,581.81
30, 260. 84 30, 200. 84

Bangor and Bar Harbor

Bangor and Boston (night run)
Bangor and Boston (day run) .

1
4
4

1
12
16

61.00
243.00
24j. 90

31, 020. 00 31, 026. 00

538, 521. 00 44, 876.75
615,733.60 ::8, 483. 35

'.2

108.80

68, ioa 80 34, 054. 40

1
1
1
4
4

1
1
1
12
16

19.24
28.47
33.95
203. 25
203. 25

24,088.48
35,614.44
42,504.40
381, 703. 50
551, 214.00

4
2
1
1
4
2
3

99. 44
99.44
62.49
60.33
215. 23
118. 30
135.53

124, 498. 88
62, 249. 44
39,118. 74
37, 708. 53
131,733.98
74, 055. 80
84, 841. 78

1
2
16

86.13
90.22
233. 07

44, 931. 15
00,233.72
680, 504. 40

115.35

.SO

Bangor and Boston (short

stops).

Bangor and Bucksport

Bath and Lewiston...Belfast and Burnham
Boston and Albany (day ran) .
Boston and Albany (night run)
Boston and Albany (short
stops).
Boston, Clinton and Fitchbnrg
Boston and Greonvillo
,
Boston and Hopewell Junction
Boston and Hopewell Junction
(short run).
Boston and Hopewell Junction
(second clerks).
Boston and Hopewell Junction
stop).
Nashua and Keene .
Boston, Providence and Now
York.

1
1
4
2

2
4

New

Remarks.

York (short stops).

Boston, Springfield and New

York (day).
Boston, Springfield ar.d New
York (night).

4
4

24
24

235.17 883, 298 52

235.17 1,030,044 50

Boston, Springfield and Now

York, 4.30 (messenger).

235. 17

10

This clerk runs in con

nection with Skoirbe^un and Portland
E.P. O. The3c!crks
pe- forming the serv
ice of tho two E. P.
O's.
1 clerk det. chiefclerk.
Portland, Me.
1 clerk as assistant to
chief clerk; 1 clerk
as transfer clerk,
Portland. Me.
1 clerk as transfer
clerk, Bangor, Me.;
1 clerk to superin
tendent's office, Bos
ton.
' Short stops between
Portland and Boston.

24, 088. 48
35, 044. 44
42, 504. 40
31, 80& 62 1 clerk det. chiefclerk,
Boston.
34, 450. 87 2 clerks det. superin
tendent's office, Bos
ton.
31, 124. 72
31, 124. 72 Between Boston and
Springfield, '.
39, 118. 74
37, 700. 58
33, 083. 49 1 clerk det. transfer
clerk, Boston.
37, 027. 90 1 clerk det. transfer
clerk, Hartford.
28, 280. 59 These clerks run be
tween Boston and
Bristol, ] time.
44, 931. 15 Between Boston and
Wiliinianlio, | time.
30,110.86
42, 535. 27 1 clerk det
clerk, Providence: 1
clerk det. transfer
clerk, New London ;
1 clerk det. transfer
clerk, Say brook
Junction.
These
two clerks were
38, 452. 75
detailed from Boston
and Providence K.
P. O. as short stops
between New York
and Saybrook.
36, 634. 10 3 clerka del. chief
clerks.
42, 918. 52 0 clerks detailed su
perintendent's o f
uco; 1 clerk det.
transfer clerk, Sew
Haven.
42, 918. 52 2 clerks det. transfer
clerks, Sp
1 e"

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE

MILES TRAVELED.

813

Statement of miles of route traveled by- railway postal clerks, $c.Continued.

FIRST DIVISIONContinued.

"U
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Deoignation of railway postoffice.

Boston, Springflrdd and New

York (snort run).

12

man.
IK 73

Spring
gtUM and New
York (short stops).

Boston and Troy (a. m.)

Boston and Troy (p. nt.)
Boston and Troy (short stops)
Boston and Well fleet (a. m.)...
i and WellnVet (p. m.). .
] and Wellfleet (short
stops).
Bonndarv Line and Presone
Isle.
Brattleborongh and Palmer...
Cambridge Junction and Bur
lington.
Canton and Mechanic Falls...
Claremont and Lowell...
,
I>anbnry and South Norwalk.
Essex Junction and Boston...
Farmington and Lewiston.
Greenville and Bangor
Hartford and Miflerton....
Hartford and Sa.vbrook....
Keeue and South Vernon..
Lancaster and Boston

56.33
34. 47
25. 52
104. 50
2.1.61
241.86
47. 12
91.03
70.96
. 45. 36
24.35
212.03

Litchfield and Bethel...

Lowell and A yep
Lowell and Taunton
Manchester, Lawrence and
Boston.
Manchester and Peterborough
New Hartford aqd Farmington
New Haven and Now York...

39.03
10.98
(12. 01
53.85
63. 37
14.30
77.05

New London and New Haven

51.81

Newbnryport and Boston

North Adams and Pittafield..
North Anson and Portland ..

40. 03
21. 43
104.17

101.04
70.67
100. D8
10(1. 56
75.72

SAM

M>>t. | Miltt.
200, 12. 82 21,717.73 1 clerk det. transfer
rleik, Worcemer; 2
clerks (let. tiauHfer
clerks, Boston.
111, 800.47 23,426.10 There are 12 clerks on
this line who run one
way a day, and there
are 4 clerks as short
stops who double
llie road between
New York a d
Springfield 3 days,
ami double the road
belween New York
anil Wallingford 3
days. The Sunday
run is between New
York and New Ha
ven, and is divided
among the 16 men,
I time off.
1 clerk det. transfer
clerk, Boston.
239,
182.
08
j29,
897.
76
239, 182. 08 ;29. 897. 76
47,095.42 23,997.71 Between Troy and
Bardwell'a.
133,413. 12 33, 353. 28 2 clerks det. transfer
clerks, Boston.
133.413.12 33, 353. 28
39, 5u0. 60 39, 500. 00 Between Boston and
Yarmouth. ; time.
6, 708. 00 6,708.00 Service comme need
Mar. 23, 1887.
35,202.58 33,262.58
21,578.22 121,578.22
15, 975. 52 15, 975. 52
65,417.00 ;32, 708. 50
29, 539. 72 20, 559. 72
3U2, 808. 72 pi, 851. 09 1 clerk det. transfer
clcik, Rutland, Vt.
29, 497. 12 29,497.12
60, 984. 78 56, 984. 78
88,841.92 44, 420. 96
56, 790. 72 28. 395. 36
30, 486. 20 30, 486. 20
265,461.60 33, 182. 70 1 clerk det. transfer
clerk, Manchester,
N. H.
24,432.78 24,432.78
21, 258. 96 21, 258. 96
77, 030. 52 38, .- 1 - . 26
50,311.62 25, 155. 81
39. 669. 62 39, 669. 62
17, 903. 60 17, 903. 60
48, 233. 30 36, 174. 98 1 clerk det. transfer
clerk. New Haven,
Conn. This clerk la
relieved every fourth
week. (See column
"West Windsor and
Bridgeport R. P. O.)
64,860.12 32, 433. 00 1 clerk det. transfer
clerk, New Loudon,
Conn.
50, 868. 76 25, 434. 38
26, 830. 36 (26, 830. 36
65, 210. 42 Jr<2 605.21

814

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, <$a.Continued.
FIRST DIVISIONContinued.

Designation of railway postoffice.

a
ec s
13.1

!r u 3
>*y

c
North Conway and Boaton*.

HUen.
139. 37

North Conway and Portsmonth

Bangor and Boston (abort run)
North Conway and Boston
I'uliuerand &ew London .,
Peterborough and Worcester.
Pittsneld and Bridgeport

(15. 30
53. HO
110. 49

Pittsfleld and Hooksett

Plymouth and Concord
Portland and Boston (a. m.)..
Portland and Boston (p. m.)...
Porlland and Island Pond
Portland and Island Pond
(short run).
Portland and Island Pond
(helpers).
Portland and Rochester
Portland and Taunton
Portland and Taunton
rnn).
r.irdand and Woroesler
Portland and Worcester (short
run).
Portsmonth and Concord ......
Portsmouth and Manchester...
Providence and New London.
Providence and Pasooag
Providence and Willimantic. ..
Richford and Springfield (day)
Rich ford and Springfield
(night).
Rich lord and Springfield (short
Richford and Springfield (short
atop).
Richford and Saint Allans
Rockland and Portland
Rockland and Portland (short
run).
Rutland. Bennington, and Troy
Saint Albans and Boston
(night).

20.35
51.40
116. 70
110. 70
149. 78
92.16
52.74
332.90
72.87
147. 34
46.78
59.25
41.52
65.24
23.75
59.04
229.00
260. 98
124. 39
60.00
2a 91
88. 42;
58.78!
85.19
265. 40

JfuVs.
Milet.
256, 563. 63 50, 127. 10 North Conway and
Portsmouth to Sept.
30. 1886 1 Bangor and
itostou short run to
S.-pt. 30, 1886; North
Conway and Boaton
from Oct. L 1886.
12, 970. 22 6, 485. 11 2 clerks run all time.
18,258.48 6,086.16 3 clerks j time.
22 ), 3.14. 98 37, 555. 83 6 clerks I time.
40,877.80 40,877.80
36,678.80 36, 67a 80
120,086.55 30,246.63 I clerk as tranafer
clerk, Bridgeport.
Conn. There is
double daily aervice
on this line . on one
run the clerk doubles
the road and on the
other the clerka run
one way a day ; each
clerk takea his turn
on the double aerv
ice, and the Sunday
service, 8 clerka on
duty; they run | of
the time.
12, 739. 10 12, 739. 10
32, 176. 40 32, 176.40
219, 262. 60 36, 527. 10
146, !"-. 4 ) 36, 527. 10
93. 763. 28 31, 254. 09
67, 692. 10 28, 846. 08
93,761 28 46,881.14
33. 015. 24 33, 015.24
145, 795. 40 36, 448. 85
45, 610. 62 15, 616. 62
184, 469. 68 30, 744. 94
29, 27L 76 29, 271. 76
37, 090. 50 37, 090. 50
25, 991. 52 25, 991. 52
81, 680. 48 40,840.24
29, 735. 00 29, 735. 00
36, 959. 04 3(1, !l v.l. o4
287, 459. 20 35, 932. 40 1 clerk detailed '
fer clerk, W h i
River Junction, \
326, 746. 96 40, 843. 37
77, 86a 14 38, 934. 07
37, 5C0. 00 37, 560. 00 Between Bratt
lwrough and Spri
field.
18, 097. 66 18, 097. 66
f These3 clerks perfoi
the service of I
92, 147. 20 30,715.73 )i aud
short run, 1
[ third time.
63, 32a 94 26, 664. 47
332, 280. 80 ,41,535.10 1 clerk detailed as c

* The North Conway and Boston clerks run from North Conway to Boston and baok to Wolfborough
Junction one day and from Wolfborough Junotion to Portsmouth and back to North Conway the noit
day : | time on duty.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TEAVELED.

815

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerics, dVContinued.

FIRST DIVISIONContinued.

El
'id
5 3
<!

Designation of railway post-

JHbt.
265. 40

Saint Albans and Boston (day) .

Saint Albans and Troy .

164. 69

Skowhegan and Portland .

103. 00

Sonth Londonderry and Brattleborough.

Springfield and Hartford .....^
Vanceborough and Bangor(day)
Yanceborongh and Bangor
(night).
Wells River and Montpeller..
West Winsted and Bridge
port.

32.29
114.44
114. 44
38.64
e->. -a

Willintnsburgh and New Haven

Willioiantie and New Haven ..
Winchendon and Palmer ......
Wincbendon and Worcester...

85.59
54.69
49.94
38.05

Worcester and Norwich

Worcester and. Proridonce . . .

59.72
44.14

aE h"B
o
t a

Miles.
MiUt.
332, 280. 80 41, 535. 10 1 clerk detailed as
transfer clerk, Con
cord, N. H. ; 1 clerk
detailed as transfer
clerk, Saint Albans,
VL
106, 272. 15 35, 424. 05 Salut Albans and
North Bennington to
December 16, 1886;
Saint Albans and
Troy from December
17, 1886.
104, 100. 15 34, 720. 05 These clerks run in
connection with the
Augusta and Port
land R. P. O.; the 3
clerks performing
the service of the
two R. P. O's.
22, 830. 22 22, 830. 22
40, 427. 08 40, 427. 08
143, 278. 88 35, 819. 72
143, 278. 88 |35, 819. 72
24, 188,64 24, 188. 64
77, 899. 44 25, 966. 48 1 of these clerks also
relieves the New
Haven and New
York clerk.
107, 158. 68 35, 719.
34, 235. 94 34, 235.
31,262.44 !3L 262.
1 clerk detailed trans23, 819. 80 23, 819.
ferclerk, Worcester,
37, 384. 72 37, 384. 72
55, 263. 28 |27, 631. 64

SECOND DIVISION.
Addison and Galeton
A'bauy and Bingbamton

1
3

1
4

46.56
143. 21

29, 147
133,469

Albany and Now York

16

145. 35

818,611

Albany and Rochester

Albany, Kingston, and New
York.
Allentown and Harrisburg ...
Allentown and Pawling
Auburn and Freeville
Auburn and Harrisburg
Babylon and New York
Bataviaand Buffalo
Belvidereand Philadelphia...
Bennington and Chatham
Berlin and Salisbury
Bethlehem and Philadelphia..

4
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3

14
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3

252. 00
146.23
91.84
44. 18
39.41
59.84
37. 36
47.39
102. 54
57. 79
23.86
57.60

546,192
183,080
114, 982
27,656
24,670
37, 459
23, 387
29,606
64. 190
36, 176
14, 936
144, 230

Binghamton and New York ...

Boston Coiners and Poughkeepsfe.
Bound Brook and Philadelphia.

8
1
1

6
1
1

208. 70
3a oo
09.96

261, 292
23, 825
37,535

29, 147
33, 367 1 helper Albany to
Maryland and roturu, 70 miles.
51, 163 Double daily service,
except Sunday, on
all trains, and on
Sunday on I train.
39, 014 Daily service.
45,770 Doable daily service,
except Sunday.
38, 327
Do.
27, 656
24, 670
37, 459
23, 387
29, 666
64, 1J0
38, 178
14, 936
48, 077 Double daily service
north and triple daily
service south, except
Sunday.
43, 549
23, 825
37,535

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal cUrks, $cContinued.
SECOND DIVISIONContinued.
B2
- -

Designation of railway poetoitice.

U3) ,X +-
322
P

B Pii
<1

Branch Junction and Pitts

burgh.
Branehville and Waterloo

MiU*.
70. 85
34.70

Mil's.
44, 352
21,722

Brewster and New York .

Buffalo and Emporium
Buffalo and Jamestown. . .

62. 19
121 55
69.48

38, 931
76, 090
33, 573

Buffilo and Kent

Buffalo aud Pittsburgh .
Buffalo and "West
Butler and Freeport
Canandaijrufi and Batavia.
t-anuudaigua and Elmira .

238. 00
273; 10
49. 50
21.46 1
50. 17
09. 17

347, 480
253, 905
31,025
26, 8C8
31,400
30, 946

Canastott and Elmira

Carbouditle aud Scranton.,
Carlisle and GeHysburgh
Cayuga and Ithaca
Cbamberaburgn and Richmond
Furnace.
Chathiiui and New York
Clayton and Chestertown.
Clayton antl Easton
Columbia and Perryville. .
Curw^nsvillm and Tyrone.
Dausvilleand Buffalo

118. 76
17.46
32.34
39.11
31.35
130. 44
32.71
44. 52
43. 88
47. 45
95. 98

74, 344
32, 790
20, 245
24. 4^3
19,025
163, 310
20, 476
27,870
27, 409
29, 704
39, 690

Dnwningtown and New Hol

land.
Driftwood and Red Bank Fur
nace.
Dunkirk and Titusville

28.28
109. 98
91.41

17, 703
68,847
67, 144

Easton and Hazleton .

45.50)
09. 18)

151,208

Remarks.

Elmira ami Bloasbnrgh . . .

Elmira and Wilkes Barre.
Elmira and Williamsport .

52.41
124.13
79.13

32, S09
77, 705
61,892

Erie and Pittsburgh

Geneva and Williamaport
Georgetown anil Franklin City
Glyndon and Gettysburg!!
Greenport and Now York
Greenville and Butler
Greenwood Lake and New
York.
Greycourt and Belvidere
Harrington and Lewes
Harrisburg aid Baltimore

148. no
172. 29
5.i. 26
51.42
98. 60
58. 87
45. G3
63. 30
40.79
86.22

92, 64R
1(17, 854
35, 219
64, 378
123,448
36, 853
28, 564
39, 603
25, 535
03, 974 1

>e
4
44, 332
21 72- Double dailv service,
except Sunday, be
tween Newtown and
Waterloo.
38, 931
38, (145
33, 573 Clerk alternates with
Dunkirk and Titusville clerk.
49, 640 3 helpers over entire
route.
42, 317 2 helpers, Buffalo and
Oil City.
31, 025
26, B68 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
,31, 408
30, 946 Clerk alternates with
Eliuira and Williamsport R. P. clerk.
87, 172
32, 790 Triple daily service,
except Sunday.
20, 245
24, 4M
19, 625
32,602 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
20, 476
27, 870
27,469 I
29. 704
39, 890 Clerk alternates with
Rochester and Corn
ing clerk.
17, 703
34,423
33, 572 Clerk alternates with
Buffalo and James
town clerk.
Double daily serrire.
excent Sunday; short
line, Easton to Maach
30, 242 Chunk, 1 helper,
Easton to Hazleton,
and retnrn, 5 tiruc^
per week.
32, 809
77, 705
30, 910 Clerk alternates wito
Cananilaigua and El
mira clerk.
30, 882
35, 951
35, 219
32, 189 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
41,149
Do.
36, 853
28, 564
39, 062
25, 531".
20, 987

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

817

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, etc.Continued.

SECOND DIVISIONContinued.
ES
Designation of railway postoffice.

pE
s -

Harrisburg and Martinsburgh

Miles.
94.79

Hazleton and Snnbnry

Hightstown and Philadelphia
Hornellsville and Buffalo
Huntingdon and Cumberland
Indiana and Branch Junction
Ithaca and Owego

Johnstown and Kockwood....

Kane and Callery
Kays and Stroudsburgh
Kingston aud Goshen - .......
Lancaster and Frederick
Larabee and Clermont .......

52.61
82. 17
92. 61
Ml 69
19.20
35.00
45.71
126. 87
47.90
44.26
81.67
22. 33

Lock Havon and Harrisburg. .

118.63

Lock Haven and Tyrone ....

Lyons aud Sayre
Meadville and Oil City
Middlctown and New York.

60.46
92. 22
36. 62
89.78

Mitlerton and Dutchess Junc

tion.
Monmouth Junction and Manaaquan.
Montandon and Bellefonte

57.97
33. 18
69.27

Montrose and Tnnkhannock. ..

Mount Carmel and Sunbury ..
New Berlin and Sidney
New York and Dunkirk (east
ern division).

29. 1G
27.83
25.16
332. 63

New York and Dunkirk (west

ern division).
New York and Elmlra
New York and Hackettstown.

128.75

New York and Philadelphia . .

New York and Pittsburgh

303. 53
62. 79

132

91. 82
413.20

Now York and Point Pleasant

60.64

New York and Saint George.. ,

New York and "Washington
(day line).
New Ynrk and "Washington

5.90
227.85

48p M G 87

52

Miles.
170, 010

k*u
<

Miles.
42, 502 1 helper, Harrisburg
to Shippensbureh
twice daily ; double
daily service, except
Sunday.
32, 934 32, 934
32,058 82, 658
57, 974 28, 987
56,772 28,386
24,038 24, 038 Double daily service,
exoept Sunday.
21, 910 21, 910
28, 614 28, 014
79, 421 39, 710
29, 985 29, 985
27, 707 27, 707
51, 125 25, 562
21, 777 24, 777 Clerk runs as helper
to Olean and return
in Buffalo and Empo
rium K. P. O.
222, 786 1 37, 131 Double daily servioo,
except Sunday ; 2
helper*.
37, 848 37, 848
28,865
22, 924 22,924
82, 422 41,211 1 clerk relieves Port
Jervis rind NewYork
clerk every fourth
week.
36, 289 36,289
20, 771 20, 771
43, 363 43,363 Donble dally service,
except Sunday, be
tween Montandon
and Lewisburgh.
18, 254 18,
17, 422 17.
15, 750 15,
Eastern division, Now
1, 527, 851 IV,
York to Hornells
ville ; 3 helpers Hor
nellsville to Binghainton ; 4 helpers
Hornellsville to buaquehanna.
281, 903 46, 994 Western division. Hot- '
nellsville to Dun
kirk.
1 helper between El
232, 609 <4
mlra and Laceyville.
Believed every third
26,204
week by a New
York, Dover, and
Easton clerk.
Double daily servioe,
114, 958
oxcept Sunday.
1 helper Harrisburg to
7, 032, 762 53
Pittsburgh ; 1 holper
Harrisburg to A itoona.
Triple
daily service
151,844 37,961
except Sunday, and
1 helper.
4 times each way daily
14,772 H,
except Sunday.
Double dally service,
463, 446 IS,
except Sunday.
Double daily service.
831, 650 41.
I

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

SECOND DIVISIONContinued.
Statement of miles of route traveled by raihcay postal clerks, etc.Continued.

3
-T

Designation nf railway postoltice.

New York and Washington

(fast mail).

MiUt.
605, 674

17

New York, Dover, and Easton.

86.87

New York, Somervillo, and

Ktan.
Nineveh and Carhondale
,
Nordmont and Hartley Hall
North Creek and Saratoga....
North Fair Haven and Sayre. .
Northville and Fonda
Norwood and Home ..
Nyack and Now York ...
Ogdensburgh and Utica.

75.09
57.56
20.53
58. 25
8(i. 74
117.5.1
20.79
140. 92
30. 35
134. 78

Oneida and New York ..

Oswego and Binghamton.
Oswego and Oneida
Oswego and Suspension Bridge
Peninsula Junction and -Cape
Charles.
Penn Haven and Mount Carmel.
Philadelphia and Atlantic City
Philadelphia and Baltimore...
Philadelphiaand Cape May ...
Philadelphia and Crisfleld . .
Philadelphia and Dover
Philadelphia and Harrisbuig]
Philadelphia and Port Deposit
Philadelphia and PortNorris .
Philadelphia and West Ches
ter.
Pittsburgh and Fair Chance . .
Pittsburgh and Now Haven ...
Pittsburgh and Washington ...
Pittsburgh and West Browns
ville.
Pittsburgh and Wheeling
Port Jefferson and Long Island
City.

270. 33
115. 30
58. 33
151.19
73.50
52.15
60.76
98.04
53. 60
162. 92
75.22
106. 55
68.80
59.14
28.50
75.84
60. 12
31.62
54. 34
72.08
58.00

Port Jervis and New York.

87.77

Portland and Nazareth

Pottsvi'le and Philadelphia....
Pottsville, Tamaqua, and Hemdon.
Reading and Qnarryvillo
Reading and WUmington
Red Bank and Bridgetou

30.57
94. 13
78.74
57. 50
74.07
95.20

U&

Mile:
39, 157 Double daily service
and 1 helper New
York and Philadel
phia and return, 5
days per week.
67, 483 33, 741 Doable daily service,
except Sandav;
clerk relieves Hew
York and Hacketts.
town clerk every
third week,
91,012 81, 337 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
36. 033 36, 033
10,008 16, 608
36, 464 30, 464
abcrt no,
127, 873 42, 624 )C Includes
Auburn and Sayte.
33,542 33,542 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
91, 972 30, 657
37, 698 37, 998
Do.
135, 929 45, 309 Clerks alternate with
W at e r t o
Uticac
Utica t
45,
307
169,227
144, 356 48, 119 Double
except
36,515 36, 515
94,645 47, 322
40,011 46, 011
32,640 32, 640
Do.
76, 072 38, 036
61, 373 30, 686
Do.
104, 663 52,334
141, 927 35,482 1 helper Philadelphia
and Clayton.
47,088 47, 088
200, 100 33,350 Double dally service,
except Su
Do.
86, 138 43, 069
Do.
74, 044 37, 022
Do.
35,082 35, 682
47, 476 47, 476
37,635 37,635
Do.
39, 588 39, 5S8
34, 017 34, 017
45,122 45, 122
runs to J
59, 782 59, 782 Clerk
only ; signs by slip
at Long Island CityDouble daily serv
ice, except Sunday.
every fourth
82,416 41, 208 Relieved
week by Middlel
andNewYorl
Double daily a
except Sunday.
25, 353 25,353
daily
235, 700 47, 140 Triple
except Snndt
dailv
85, 372 42, 086 Double
between Pott
and Shamok
35, 995 35, 995
i,368
40. 36S

RAILWAY HAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

819

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, eto. Continued.

SECOND DIVISIONContinued.
2
Designation of railway post12?
a

era
M

Z "-Jia
>ao

Richland and Niagara Falls .

Kiobland and Syracuse
Rochester and Coming

Mat:
181. 40
42.33
95. 19

Milrt.
113,558
26, 499
79, 780

Rochester and Olean

Rochester aud Punxsutawnoy
Rochester and Suspension
Bridge.
Rockaway and Blah Bridge. .
Rondoutand Stamford
Rouse's Point and Albany
(northern division).
Rouse's Point and Albany
(southern division).
Rutland and Troy
Sag Harbor and New York . . . .

108.23
tin. s-j
74.89
30. 57
74. M
114.54
101.98
85.84
100.75

67, 752
142, 928
03, 762
19, 137
93, U98
71, 702
126, 078
53, 716
157, 751

Satnt]Albausand Ogdensburgh
Salamancu and Oil City
...
Scranton and Northumberland
Seaford and Cambridge
Shetlield and Erie
,

143.15
97. 69
80.48
33.64
79.59

89,612
61. 154
100, 760
21,059
40, 272

Slatinglon and Reading

Sodua Point and Stanley
South Amboy and Philadel
phia,
State Line and Rhlnecliff
Stoneborongh and New Castle
Stony Point nnd New York ...
Sunbnry aud Lewietown
Suspension Bridge and Bufiutlo.
Syracuse aud Earlville
.
Syracuse, Auburn, and Roch
ester.
Towanda andBemlce
.
Tower City and Lebanon......
Townsend and Centreville. ....
Utica aud Biughamton

43.03
34.03
62. 92
42.53
36.49
42.88
SL 12
24. 35
43. 60
104. 71
30,72
42.26
35.21
05.70

27,312
21, 303
78, 776
26, 824
22, 843
26,843
32, 001
30, 486
27, 331
131, 096
19, 231
28, 455
22,041
63, 156

Utlca and Randallsville .

31.47

31, 579

Watertown and Utlca .

91.93

47, 307

50.65
29.48
179.83
249. 68

35, 463
30, 908
508, 514
165,850

141.84
121. 77
20. 38
40. 67

88, 479
76,228
12,758
25,459

MiUt.
37, 852
L'''.. I '.'!>
39, 890 Clerk alternates with
Dansrille and Buf
falo clerk.
33. 876
35, 732
31,254 Double dtily servico,
except Sunday.
19. 137
31, 032
Do.
35,851 Rouse's Point to
Whitehall.
31,919 RntUnd, Vt., to Al
bany, N. Y.
26,868
39,438
daily
except Sunday ; 1
helper.
44, 806
r.77
33,587 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
21, 059
40,272 Rolieved every fifth
week by Williams*
port and Erio clerk.
27,312
21,303
39, 388 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
20,621
22,843
26, 843
32, 001
30,486
Do.
27, 331
32, 774
19,231
20, 455
22,041
31, 578 Clerks alternate with
Utica and Randallsville clerk.
31, 579 Clerk alternates with
Utica and Binghamton clerks; doublo
da"
47, 307
Ogdensburgh and
Utlca clerk.
35, 463
36, 908 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
39, 116 1 helper Harrisburg
and Williamsport.
41, 462 1 clerk relieves Shef
field and Erie clerk
every fifth week,
44, 239
38,114
12, 758
25, 459

Wellsvllle and Bradford

Whiting and Tuckerton
Williamsport and Baltimore. .
Williamsport and Erie
,
msport and Gazzam
_ ,msport and Port Clinton.
Wilmington and Landenburgh.
Yoikond Peach Bottom

13

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement ofmilei of route traveled by railway postal olerki, etc.Continued.
THIRD DIVISION.
S3

35
a
hi

Designation of railwoy postoffloe.

I*?
p
Annapolis Junction and An
napolis.
Aaheville and Jarrett's
Baltimore and Bristol

Hilet.
21. 09
101. 38
477. 67

Baltimore and Grafton ,

294. 80

Baltimore and Lexington.

258. 32

Baltimore and Sfartinsburgh

Baltimore and Washington.
Baltimore and WUliamsport.
Baltimore and1 Winchester
'

101.32
43. 37
94.12
114. 48

Bowie and Pope's Creek

Bristol and Chattanooga
Clarksburgh and Weston
Cranberry and Johnsou City
Cumberland and Piedmont . .
Cnmberland and Pittsburgh.

49.14
242.37
20. 05
34.11
33.73
150.73

Danville and Stuart ...

Delta and Baltimore. . .
Elba and Rocky Monnt.
Frednricksburgh and Orange
Court-Hqfttse.
Goldxbomugh and Greensborough.
Goldsborough and Morehcad
City.
Grafton and Parkersbnrgh . . .
Grafton and Wheeling r. ..
Greensborougb and Bennettsville.
Greensborough and Winston..
Hagerstown and Weverton...
Keysvilleand Clarksville
Knoxville and Maryvllle
Lovely Mount and Pocahontas
Lynchburg and Bristol
Morgantown aud Fairmount. .
Norfolk and Edenton
Norfolk and Lynchburgh
Norfolk, Newport News, and
Itichmond.
Norfolk and Raleigh
Piedmont and Davis
Raleigh and Hamlet
,
Richmond and Ashland .*
,
Richmo-uland Danville
Riohmoud, Lynchburgh, and
Clifton Forge.
Eogersville and Bull's Gap I

76. 16
47.83
37.26
38.92
130.01
94.93
104.5*
99.44
155. 78
29. 10
24. 52

Mile,.
13, 202
63,464
538, 323

MiUs.
13, 202
31, 732
44,860 2 helpers Baltimore,
Md., to Shenandoah
Junction. W. Va,
daily, 109.70 miles,
and 2 Roanoke. Va.,
to Bristol, Tenn.,
daily, 150.16 miles.
1, 626, 928 64,230 2 helpers Baltimore to
Cumberland, Md.,
daily, except Sanday,
192 miles.
220, 552 44,110 1 helper,
Staunton to
Winchester. 94 miles
daily,exceptSunday.
63. 420 31,713
27,150 27, 150
58,919 29,459
71, 664 23,888 Clerk relieved every
six days by clerks in
the Baltimore and
Martinsburgh R. P.
30, 762 30, 762
707, 720 44,232
16,307 18, 307
21,353 21,353
42, 230 42,230 Donble daily service,
exoept Sunday.
124, 413 81, 103 1 helper
Pittsburgh to
Connellsvile, Pa.,
daily, except Saturday and Sunday,
47, 676 47,676 57. 80 miles.
29,942 29, 942
23,325 23,325
24,364 24,304
94,907 47,453
59, 426 29, 713
65,442 32,721
72, 591 36, 295
97, 618 32,506
39,460 39,460 678 round trips
year.
30, 700 30,700 Double
except
Su
19, 807 19. 807
10,579 10, 579
47, 050 23,525
298, 540 37, 317
16, 201 16, 201
47, 107 23,553
149, 811 37, 452
57, 166 28,583
112, 067 37, 355
35, 194 85, 194
61,079 30, 539
419,275 34,939
102, 988 84, 329
144,324 36, 081

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

821

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, eto. Continued.

THIRD DIVISIONContinued.

Designation of railway poat00Mb

s !
5 Hi
lit
a

i] .
111

Salisbury and Morristown.

231. 68

Mile.
205,434

Statesvllle and Charlotte ...

Washington and Charlotte .

45.14
362. 04

28.258
1, 838, 927

172. 98
S3. 35
83.55
302. 38

126, 275
33, 307
58,582
i, 902, 017

116.93
30.07
173. 05
50.40
268.70
74.44

146, 390
24,458
108, 329
31,588
168, 208
46,59)1

Washington and Charlotte

(short ran),
Washington and Round ITill .
Washini
Washington and Straaburgh .
Washington and Wilmington.

1 ',
2|
10

Washington and Wilmington

(short run).
Point and Richmond
; and Point Pleasant.,
j and Rocky Mount.
Wilmington and Kutherfordton
Wilson and Fayettevllle. ......

Remarks.
s <- "
Milei.
41,086 1 helper Salisbury to
Hickory, N. C, 88
miles daily, except
Monday.
28, 2S8
45,973 Four helpers Wash
ington, D. C, to
Charlottesville, Vs.,
113. 42 miles, daily.
42, 091
33, 397
29,281
55,941 Six clerks detailed to
the New York and
Washington R. P.
O., 4 performing dal
ly service, Newark,
N.J., toWashington,
D. C, 218.71 miles,
nnu 2 New York, N.
Y.t to Washington,
D. C, daily, 227.8S
miles ; 6 help ers,
Washington, D. C,
to Richmond, Va.,
daily, 110.03 miles,
and 2, Washington,
D.C.to Petersburgh,
Va.. dally, 139.93
miles.
30,599
21, 458
36, 109
31,588
42, 051
46,599

FOURTH DIVISION.
Aberdeen and Dnrant
Albany and Thomasvillo
Anderson and McCorraicks . .
Asheville and Columbia
Astorand Leesbnrgh. .......
Athens and Union Point
Atlanta and Artesia ......
Atlanta and Macon
Atlanta and Montgomery (day)
Atlanta and Montgomery
(night).
Atlanta and Savannah
Augusta and Atlanta (day)
Augusta and Atlanta (night) ..
Augnsta and Millen
Augusta and Port Royal
Augnsta and Sandersville......
Bartow and Trabue
Helton and Walhalla
Brunswick and Albany
Cairo and New Orleans (north
ern division).
Cairo and New Orleans (south
ern division).
Cairo and West Point

2
1
1
3
1
1
5
2
5
(')
\J 41
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
3
a
<i 41
I 2

2
1
1
3
1
1
5
2
10
(')
4
1
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
3
18
3
1
4
2

108 30
58.92
59.00
16(. 00
42.73
40.48
304.55
103. 81
175.68
175.68
294.08
75. 00
171. 59
171. 59
53.51
112. 52
81.05
75.30
43.84
171.73
868.46
184.12
53. 00
260.68
106.40

70,
43,
36,
102,
26,
25,
222,
64,
128,
128,
214,
46,
125,
125,
33,
82,
50,
47,
27,
125,
268,
134, 407
38,690
190, 296
77,672

48,
30,
:st,
23,
44,
82,
51.
51,
53,
4ii,
41,
41,
33,
41,
50,
47,
27.
41,
41,
44, 802
38, 690
47, 574
38,836

(Clerks run "first la

firat out"
j
Helpor.

Do.
Helpers.

822

KEPOKT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, <J'C Continued.

FOURTH DIVISION-Continucd.

Designation of railway postoffice.

1
Camak and Macon
Camden and Kingville
Cartersville and Broken Arrow.
Charleston and Augusta
Charlotte and Atlanta (day) ...
Charlotte and Atlanta (night)..
Charlotte and Atlanta
Charlotte and Augusta
Chattanoogaand Atlauta(trains
I and 2).
Chattanoogaand Atlanta(trains
3 and 4).
Chattanooeaand Atlanta(trains
II and 12).
Chattanooga and Maoon
Chattanooga and Meridian
Cheneyville and La Fayette ...
Columbia and Charleston
Columbia, Sumter, aud Char
leston.
Columbus and Montgomery
T>u Pout and Gainesville
atonton and Gordon
Fernandina anil Orlando
Flomaton and Pensacola
Florence and Augusta
Fort Valley aud Troy
Gainesville and Social Circle ..
Goodwator and Columbus
Greenville and Columbia
Greenville and Columbus
Greenville and Laurens
Greenwood and Jackson
Griffin and Carrollton
Jackson and Natchez
Jacksonville and Pensacola
(eastern division).
Jacksonville and Pensacola
(western division).
Jacksonville and Sauford
Jacksonville and Tampa
Leland and Glen Allan ........
Lenoir and Lancaster
Macon and Brunswick
Macon and Montgomery
Memphis and Grenada
Memphis and New Orleans
(northern division).
Memphis and New Orleans
(southern division).
Memphis and Tupelo
Meridian and New Orleans
Meridian and Vicksbnrgh ..
Middleton and Cotton Plant
Monroe (n. o.) and Oakland....
Monticello and Macon
Montgomery and New Orleans
(day).
Montgomery and New Orleans
(night).
Montgomery and New Orleans
Montgomery and Selma
Murphy and Marietta
New Orleans and Houston
(day).
New Orleans and Houston
(night).
v Orleans and

6
i
ao

E3
s
g 3

1
1
2
2
4
4
4
3

l
1
2
2
8
8
4
3

78.59
39.03
110.06
139. 22
288. 22
268.22
219. 00
192.00

'7

19

138.55
138. 55
138.55

4
5 5
I 21
2
2
2
2
:i
4
1
8
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
2
2
f 4
i 21
3
4
f\ 42
o
4
4
2
3
3
1
1
1
5
5
4
1
2
5
5
1

4
5
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
4
1
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
2
2
4
2
1
8
4
4
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
1
1
1
5
6
4
1
2
6
S
1

241.54
295.71
144. 80
60. 20
132. 77
Uft oo
96. 15
119.27
38.73
215. 58
44.84
164. 37
156.20
52.27
89.55
144. 09
51.77
36.85
98.83
60.37
99.55
207.85
161. 17
126. 47
241.54
148. 25
41.00
138. 25
190. 60
324.51
14J. 30
101.60
219. 20
235.50
104.99
196. 24
140. 70
36.35
82.10
45.45
321. 85
321.85
321.85
51.21
109.02
362.74
362.74
80. 00

sAeornviacel by
performed

"3p5"
g
(3 U

clerks.

>mu
4
Mile:
Miles.
49, 197 49, 197
'48,866 48,866 'Double daily service
with clerk.
68, 898 34, 449
101,631 50,815
195, 601 48.950
195, 801 48, 950
159, 830 39, 957 Helper.
140, 100 46, 720
ran "first In
101, 142 43, 346 'Clerks
first crews
out." of 3 men,
101,142 43, 346 aFivo
101, 142 43,346
2 crews of 2 men.
176, 324 44, 081
215, 868 43, 174
105, 694 62,847 Helper.
43, 946 43, 946
96,922 48,461
99,280 49,640
60, 189 30, 094
87,067 43, 533
24, 245 24, 245
157, 373 89, 343
28, 070 28,070
119. 990 39, 997
97, 781 48,890
32, 721 32, 721
56, 058 56,058
90, 200 30, 066
32, 408 32,408
23, 068 23,068
61, 868 30, 934
37, 792 37, 792
72,672 36, 336
151, 731 37, 913
117, 654 58, 827
79, 170 39,585
176, 324 44, 081
92, 805 46, 402 Helpers.
25,666 25,666
86,545 25, 515
139, 138 34, 784
163,892 40, 975
102, 419 51, 209
74, 168 37,084
160, 016 40, 004
171, 915 42,979
65, 724 32, 862
122, 846 40,948
102,711 34,227
22,755 22. 755
20, 095 20, 095
28,452 28, 452
234, 951 46, 990
234, 951 46, 990
234,950 68, 737
Da
37,383 37,383
68,247 34.123
264, 800 52,960
264,800 52,960

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE MILES TRAVELED.

823

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, fo.Continued.

FOURTH DIVISIONContinued.
12
a
z a-~

Designation of railway postoffice.

Remarks.

1-2-2
IS!
f X
<

a
mut.
309. 37
105. 80
197. 60
71.86
114. 28
47. 79
73.54
133. 84
72. 70
35.25
47.00
51. 45
174. 00
66.32
71.00
104.21
23i. 99
193. 80
494.14
212. 00
286.50
282.14

New Orleans and Marshall

Palatka and Bartow
Rome and Selma
-*
Selnia and Akron Junction
Selma and Meridian
Selma and Pine Apple
Sniithville and Blakcley
Spartanburgh and Augusta
Tallulah andAthenB
Tennille and Dublin
Tituaville and Sanford.. ...
Toccoa and Elberton
.
Vtcksburgh and Shreveport . . .
Wadeaborouuh and Florence . .
Waldo and Cedar Keys
Way Cross and Chattahoochee
"West Point and Mobile
Wilmington and Jacksonville
(dav).
Wilmington and Jacksonville
(northern division, night).
Wilmington and Jacksonville
Wilmington and Jacksonville
(southern division, night).

Milts.
2(59, 640
122, 571
144, 248
52,458
83, 424
29, 917
46, 036
97, 703
43,548
22, 087
29, 422
32, 208
127, 020
41, 516
51, 830
119, 873
170, Of3
141, 474
360, 722
154, 700
209, 145
205, 962

Hilts.
44, 940
40, 644
46, 003
52, 458
41,712
29, 917
40, 038
48. 851
22, 774
22, 067
29, 422
32, 2J8
42, 340
41,516
51, 830
39. 938
42, 521
47, 153 Helper.
60, 120
51,587
52, 2S6 Helpers.
51,490

FIFTH DIVISION.
Ashland and Richardson, Kv..
Ashtabula. Ohio, and New
Castle, Pa.
Bavard and New Philadelphia,
Ohio.
Bellaire and Zanesville, Ohio ..
Benton Harbor, Mich., and
Anderson, Ind.
Bowling Green, Ky., and Mem
phis, Tenn,
Cambridge City and Madison,
Ind.

1
2
1
1
2
4
3

1
2
1
2
2
8
3

50.34
61.25
32. 81
112.69
164.95
264.07
109. 03

31,513
50,863
40, 452
70, 544
1U3, 259
385, 542
96,792

Canton and Sherodsville, Ohio.

Carey andDelphos, Ohio ...
Cecil and West Alexandria,
Ohio.

1
1
2

1
1
2

48.44
56.30
110.75

30,323
28,713
82, 821

Chattanooga and Memphis,

t
Tenn.
Chicago, HI., and Cincinnati,
Ohio.
h
Chicago, 111.. Richmond, and
4
Cincinnati. Ohio.
C4
Chicago, 111.,and Louisville, Ky. u

5
16
24
4
4
4

310.83
307. 16
307.16
295.41
823.37
323.37

226, 906
769,129
1,345,361
184,927
202, 430
55,620

31, 513
25, 431
40, 452 Two round tripB daily,
except Sunday.
35, 272
Dl, 629
48, 193
32, 264 Six trips per week be
tween Cambridge
City and Madison,
Ind., distance 109.03
miles, and six trips
}>er week between
/olnrabus and Madi
son. Ind.. 45.59 miles.
30, 323
28, 713 Established Septem
ber 7, 1886.
31,410 Cecil and West Man
chester R. V. O. ex
tended to West Alex
andria, Ohio; increase in distance,
13.07 miles, April 18,
1887.
45,381
48,071 Day line, six trips per
week.
56,057 Night line, seven trips
per week.
46,232
50,607 Day line.
13,905 Nishtline, established
April 6, 1887.

824

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, tfc. Continued.
FIFTH DIVISIONContinned.
$2

73

al j*a
.5 u
n

P Pi U

> -X -i-

Miles.
125.11

mui.
105, 094

330. 02
m 02
111.31
111.31

400,589
2*4, 945
97, 308
81, 256
81,256

299. n
299. 51
130. 01
341.48
Mr. 48
241. 06

655, 027
655, 927
81, 386
967,122
1, 246, 402
428, 505

Cleveland and Coshocton, Ohio.

Cleveland, Hudson, and Colum
bus, Oh 10.
Cleveland, Ohio, and Indian
apolis, Ind.
Cleveland and New Lisbon,
Ohio.
Cleveland, Onio, and Pitts
burgh, Pa.
Cleveland, Ohio, and Wheel ing,
W. Va.
Cleveland, Yonngstown, Ohio,
and Pittsburgh, Pa.
Cleveland and Zuar Station,
Ohio.
Columbia and Fayetteville,
Tenn.
Columbia and Saint Joseph,
Tenn.
Columbus, Ohio, and Ashland,
Ky.
Columbus and Athens, Ohio ...
Colnmbus and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cclumbus, Midland City, and
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Columbus, Springfield, Ohio,
and Indianapolis, Ind.
Crestline, Ohio, and Chicago,
111.
Dayton and Ironton, Ohio......

244. 06
115,55
171.02
283.00
03.24
149. 30
108. 61
136.81
76.48
49.11
57.09
132.56
77.49
121. 08
117. 08
185.22
280. 15
162. 81

535, 805
72, 334
107, 059
413, 180
58, 368
394,550
105,550
199, 742
47,876
30,743
35,738
165, 966
97, 017
75, 798
147, 335
115, 948
350, 748
105, 522

Delaware and Colnmbns, Ohio.

Decherd and Fayettev ille.Tenn.
Delphos and Cincinnati, Ohio .

25.49
40. 30

15, 957
25, 228
90,538

MiltM.
43,684 Double dally ser
except Snnday,
placed on this line
February 28, 1887.
61, 324 Day line.
35, 618 Night line, st ablishi <L
December 1, 1886.
32, 456
40, 628 Nigh*, line.
40, 628 Day line ; .these clerks
act as helper? lo Cidcinati and NadhTilie
R. P. O.
54, 660 Day line.
54,660 Ni^hi line.
40, 69!
02, 320 Day line.
62, 320 Night line.
44,650 Day line; 2 helpers on
thisR. P. O between
and L'leve Delaware
land, Ohio,
lli.90
miles.
44, 650 Night line.
36, 167
35,686
51, 648
29, 184
32,879
20,387
39,948
23, 938
30, 743
35, 738
41, 491 Two round trips d
except Sunday.
Do.
32, 339
37,808
Do.
49, 112
28,987
43,843
35, 174 Previous to June 5.
1887. R. P. O. divided
at Wellston. Ohio;
does not run into
Wellston, Ohio; 3
miles oovered by
closed ponches.
15,957
25. 228
P. O. discontinued
30, 179 R.June
3, 1887, and Del
phos and Dayton
and Dodds and Cin
cinnati R. P. O. ,
tabllshed.

Designation of railway post

Rlmarts.

Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio,

and Indianapolis, Ind.
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Chatta
nooga, Tenn.
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Living
ston, Ky.
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louis
ville, Ky.

Cincinnati, Ohio, and Nashville,

Teuo.
Cincinnati, Ohio, North Ver
non, Ind., and Louisville, Ky.
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Saint
Louis, Mo.
Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio

Delphos and Dayton, Ohio.....

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

825

Statement of mile* of route traveled by railway postal clerks, $c.Continued.

FIFTH DIVISIONContinued.

Designation of railway post, office.

0
aa
T,
\o
5

m
i53
o

1
5

t-a
s
!Jill

Dickson and Aetna, Tenn

DodUs and Cincinnati, Ohio ...
Dresden and Cincinnati, Ohio
Dresden and Cincinnati, Ohio
(short run).
Evansville and Padncah, Ky .
Fairland and Martinsvillo, Ind
Fair Oaks and Brazil, Ind

1
1
3
2

l
l
3
2

43.73
38.73
185. 30

Miles.
23,846
2,738
115,998
95, 325

2
1
2

2
1
2

150. 85
37.78
118. 89

94, 307
23, 650
68,952

Frankfort; Ind., and Saint

Louis, Mo,
Fort Branch and Mount "Ver
non, Ind.
Fort Wayne and Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Georgetown and Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Greenup and Willard, Ky
Grafton, "W. Va., and Cincin
nati, Ohio.
Grafton, \V. Va., and Chicago,
III.
Grand Rapids, Mich., and Cin
cinnati. Ohio.
Hamdenand Portsmouth, Ohio.
Henderson and Marion, Ky

4
1
3
1
1
4
44
4.
4
1
1

4
1
8
1
1
12
12
8
8
4
1
1

245.44
38.72
178. 81
47.44
38.10
300. 16
300. 18
200.25
350. 75
303. 89
58.34
64.86

153,645
24,239
111, 935
29, 697
19,277
657,350
657, 350
202, 365
450, 407
190, 235
35, 269
11, 908

2
3

2
3
3

140. 29
152.50
111.21

87, 822
95, 465
124, 188

1 .

UL21

124, 188

Indianapolis, Ind., and Peoria,

IB-

212.42

205, 716

Indianapolis, Ind., and Saint

Louis, Mo.

8 1 265.72

321, 639

Indianapolis, and Terra Haute,

Ind.
Indianapolis, Ind., Vandalia,
111., and Saint Louia, Mo.

1
4

1
4

45, 855
150, 691

Hnntingtop, "W. Va., and Lex

ington, Ky.
Indianapolis, Ind., and Deca
tur, m.

I
i5
\

Ind., and Louis- ('

73.25
240.72

"3 fe*
IS
>w
<1
M.Ut.
23, 846
2,738 Established June 30, '87.
38, 666 Trains 11 and 12
through.
47,662 Trains 6 and 7 between
Dresden and Mor
row.
47, 103 River service.
23, 650
34, 476 Fair Oaks and Yeddo
R. P. O. extended to
Brazil, Ind., Septem
ber 15, 1H86; increase
42.10 miles.
38,411
24, 239
37, 312
29, 697
19,277 Re-established August
24, 1886.
54,779 Day line.
54,779 Night line.
36, 546 Eastern division.
56, 301 Western division.
47, 559
35, 269
11,908 R. P. O. service <
lished on this line
February 14, 1887,
between Henderson
and Commercial
Point, Ky.; Hender
son and Commercial
Point R. P. O. ex
tended to Marion,
Kv., increase in dis
tance 19.31 miles,
May 27, 1887.
43, 911
31,822
41,396 Day line; I helper be
tween Indianapolis
and Seymour, Ind.,
58.01 miles.
41, 396 Night line; 1 helper
between Indiauapolis, Ind., and Sey
mour, 58.91 miles.
34,286 2 helpers on line
between Indianapo
lis, Ind., and Urbana,
HI.. 116.50 miles.
41,585 Previous to May 19,
1887, 2 through men
on line. After thac
date 1 throngh man
to each crew, and 2
helpers botween In
dianapolis aud MattooD, 111., 168.70
miles.
45,855
37, 673

826

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, fc.Continued.
FIFTH DIVISIONContinued.
5
ou u

li
u

Designation of railway postoffice.

Indianapolis and Vinceunes,

Ind.
Inman, Tenn., and Bridgeport,
Ala.
Jasper and Evansville, Ind
Johnsonville, Teun., and
"Waterloo. Ala.
Kent and Cincinnati, Ohio
Lebanon and Grcensburgh, Ky.
Lebanon and Nashville, Teun .
Lexington and Lonisville, Ky .
Logansport, Ind., and Colaui*
bus, Ohio.
Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio ..
Logan and Pomeroy, Ohio
Louisville and Bardstown, Ky.
Louisville and Bloomfleld, Ky.
Louisville, Ky., and Nashville,
Tenn.
Louieville,Ky., and Evansville,
Ind.
Lonisville, Ky., and Knoxville,
Tenn.

Remarks.
1*1
lit

=c t2>jc e-s

fe c w=

Mile:
110. 70

Uila.
73,054
15, 681
35,156
30, 784
159,167
19, 932
40, 052
59,288
124, 392
20,633
104,504
25,916
36, 408
85, 248
136, 293
147, 416
162, 239

Jflfaf.
36,527
15,081
85,156
7,600
39,792
19,932
40,052
29, 644
41, 404
20, 633
34,835
25, 916
36, 408
28,416
45, 431
49,139
40, 500

50. lfi
H8.00
251.20
31.84
31.99
94.71
1118. 71
32.96
83. 47
41.40
58. 10
180.13
217. 72
201.94
267. 21

River service; 3
round trips perweek.
Two ronnd trips daily,
except Sunday.

Do.
Established November
14, 1880.
River service.
Day line ; Lonisville,
Ky., to Jellieo.Tenn.
Night line. Previous
to December 20, 1886,
run between Junc
tion City and Knox
ville, 171.79 miles.

Lonisville and Padurah, Ky. ..

Louisville, Ky., and Saint
Louis. Mo.
Marietta and Amesville, Ohio
McConnellsville and Marietta,
Ohio.
Marion. Ohio, and Chicago, 111
Maysville, Paris, Ky.,and Cin
cinnati, Ohio.
Michigan City and Indianapo
lis, Ind.
Michigan City, Monon, and
Indianapolis, Ind.
Nashville and Chattanooga,
Tenn.
Nashville, Tenn., and Hick,Ky.

22a 12
208.57
30.52
40.39
270. 12
130. 32
161. 18
154.67
151.62
151. 62

106. 528
196, 050
12,208
42, 378
169, 095
81,580
100, 899
90,823
110, 683
04,914
154,647

41, 632
49, 014
12, 208
42, 378
42, 274
40, 790
33,633
32, 274
36, 894
47, 457
35,367

Nashville, Tenn., and Mont

gomery, Ala.
Newark and Shawnee, Ohio . .
Nashville, Tenn., and Saint
Louis, Mo.

306. 05
43.63
321. 63

446, 833
27,312
315, 004

Nashville, Tenn., and Saint

Louis, Mo.

321.63

199,966

55,854
27,312
67, 511 Day line. Previous to
September 22, 1886,
this was the Evans
ville and Nashville
R. 1'. O., 3 through
clerks and 2 helpers;
alter that date con
solidated with
Evansville and
Saint Louis R. P. 0.
with 4 through
clerks and 2 helpers.
33,328 Service established on
night trains Decem
ber 6, 1886.

Established November
10. 1886.
River service.

Trains 1 and 2 daily.

Trains 5 and 6 daily,
except Sunday.
1 helporbetween N'.ieliville and McKenzie,
Tenn., 4 days in
week, 110.70 miles.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

827

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, tf-o.Continued.

FIFTH DIVISIONContinued.

Designation of railway postoffice.

3> 5
au

llilet.
72. 70
51.21
107. 28

mitt.
53,071
32, 057
122, 100
32, 797

Parkersbnrgh, W. Va., and

Cincinnati. Ohio.
Phalanx Station and Alliance,
Ohio.
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Akron,
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Bellaire,
Ohio.
Pittsbnrgh, Pa., and Chicago,
111.
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Crest
line, Ohio.

100. 21
25.38
130. 31
04. 80
188. 95
280. 15
188.95

122, 827
15, 888
85,330
59, 345
413, 800
613, 528
195, 907

Pittsburgh, Pa.. Steubenville,

Ohio, and Wheeling, W. Va.
Pittsburgh, Pa.,andCincinnati,
Ohio.
Portsmouth and Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Richmond and Stanford, Ky...

69.04
313. 74
SIS, 74
107. 89
128. 07
35. 47
203. 05

43, 219
916, 121
r.r-7, 09 1
67, 539
60, 581
22.204
222, 324

116. 75

73, 086

381. 00
381.00
240.72
240. 72
225. 75
130. 73
61.00
118.53
184.21
41.54
110. 31
139. 41
312.19
203. 49
203. 49
125. 39
45.68
207.68
204. 91
87.13
203. 00

2, 225, 040
1, 668, 780
1, 054, 354
1, 054, 354
329, 595
81,837
38, 188
74, 200
115, 315
26,004
68,054
85, 163
219, 101
254. 769
297, 095
78,494
28, 596
130, 008
128, 274
54,543
164, 638

Owensborongh and Rasgellvillc,

Ky.
Padncah, Ky., and Cario, 111 . . .
Padncah, Ky., ana Memphis,
Tenn.
Painesvillo and Warren, Ohio. .

Sandusky, Ohio, and Bloomington, 111.

Pittsbnrgh,Pa.,and Salut Louis,

Mo.
Sandusky, Newark, Ohio, and
Wheeling, W. Va.
Sandusky and Springfield, Ohio
Sparta and Xullahoma, Tenu .
Springfield and Wellston, Ohio
South Bend and Terre Haute,
Ind.
Switz City and Bedford, Ind..
Terre Haute and Evansvillo,
Ind.
Terre Haute, Washington and
Rransville. Ind.
Toledo and Charleston, W. Va
Toledo and Cincinnati, Ohio . .
Toledo and Columbus, Ohio
Toledo and Findlay, Ohio
,
Toledo, Ohio, and Frankfort,
Ind.
Toledo, Ohio, and La Fayette,
Ind.
Toledo and Mansfield, Ohio
Toledo and Marietta, Ohio ,

1:
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5 wfl
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Met.
53, 071
3?, 057 River sorvice.
40, 700
32, 797 PaineBville and
Toungstown R. P.
O. curtaileii to end
at Warren, Ohio, de
crease 16.66 miles,
November 2, 1886.
30, 707
15, 888
42, 665
29,673
45, 978 Eastern Division.
51, 127 Western Division.
32, 651 2 helpers between
Pittsburgh, Pa., and
Orrville, Ohio, 124
miles.
43, 219
57, 257 Day line.
57, 257 Kight line.
33. 769
30, 200 River Bervice.
22, 204
44, 4G5 Eastern division, San
dusky, Ohio, to La
Fayette, Ind.: 1
helper between Sanduslcy and Lima,
Ohio. 92.10 miles.
36, 543 West division, La Fay
ette, Ind., to Bloomington, 111.
55,626 Eastern division; day
line.
55, 620 Ensterndlvision; night
line.
43, 931 Western division ; day
line.
43, 931 Western division;
night line.
41, 199
27, 279
38, 186
37, 100
38, 438
26. 004
34,527
42, 581
30, 517
31,818 Day line.
37, 137 Night line.
39, 247
28, 596
32,502
32, 008
27, 271
41, 159

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, ,f-c Continued.
FIFTH DIVISIONContinued.
line.Clonerks

Designation of railway postoffice.

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Toledo, Ohio, and Saint Louis,

Mo.

32

Uiltt.
437.93

Win.
1, 668, 489

Tracy City
Tenn..
Union
City, and
Ind.,Cowan,
and Dayton,
Ohio.
Xonia, Ohio, and Richmond,
lud.
Zuuesville and Columbus, Ohio.

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21.08
47.46
sa 35
68.11

13,196
29, 710
36, 527
37,586

ZanosvjlleandMcConnellsville,
Ohio.

28. 75

4,888

g*
Remarks.
-> X- _i^
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Milt:
55, 616 2 helpers 3 days in
the week between
Toledo, Ohio, and
Attica, Ind., 224.50
13, 196
29, 710
36, 527
87,586 R. P. 0. service established between Redfield and Columbas
July 27, 1886 ; Janu
ary 24, 1887. extended
to ZanesviUe, Ohio;
inoreatell miles.
4,888 Established March 24,
1887.

SIXTH DIVISION.
Albert Lea, Minn., and Bur
lington, Iowa.
Ashland and Abbotaford.Wis
Ashland and Milwaukee, Wis
Ashland, "Wis., and Saint Paul,
Minn.
Austin, Minn., and Mason City,
Iowa.
Beurdatown and Shawneotown.
m,
Belle Plaine and Muccachinock,
Iowa.
Bellevueand Cascade, Iowa
Boment and Eflingham, 111
Bethany Junction, Iowa, and
Grant City, Mo.
Billing* anil Helena, Mont
Blooniington and Roodhouse,
HI.
BliitTs, IU., and Hannibal, Mo.
Boone and Des Moment, Iowa
Bouudary Line and Saint Paul
Minn.
Buda and Ya*es Citv. HI
Bureau and I'euna, Til
Burlington, Iowa, and Carroll*
ton. Mo.
Burlington and Council Bluffs, |
Iowa.
BurlingtonamlO^kalnosn.Iowa ;
Burlington, Iowa, and Quincy,
HI.
Burlington, Iowa, and Saint
L* uirt. Mo.
Caledonia and Spring Valley, 111.
Cnlmar, Iowa, and Chamber
lam, Dak.
Calmar and Davenport Iowa ..
CarroU and Kmgsley, Iowa

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253. 14
169. 40
133. 70
272.20
120.67
184.22
40.74
22135
62.90
36.32
62. 26
44. 28
240.'25
110. 75
50.01
43.30
391.80
4135
47.03
220. 57
291. 00
291. 00
105. 00
72.00
214. 19
85.74
200. 40

316. 931
106, 044
83, 696
170,397
75, 539
115, 322
25,503
142, 947
39, 375
22, 736
88, 975
27, 719
175, 382
09, 330
31, 300
27,106
286,014
30, 267
29,441
138, 077
849. 720
037, 290
65. 730
45, 072
174, 147
53, 673
251, 152

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203, 611

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92.20

103, 728
57, 717

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39,616
53, 022
41,848
42, 599
37, 769
38, 440
25,503
35, 737
39, 375
22, 736
88,975
27, 719
43, 845
34, 665
31,306
27, 106
47, 669
30,267
29,441
34, 519
53, 108
53,108
32, 865
45, 072
34, 829
53, 673
31,394

Through run.
Short run. Cedar Falls
to Burlington, Iowa.
West division,
land to Appleton.
East division, App
ton to Milwaukee.

Day line.
Night line.

1 helper runs 40.06

miles.
Eastern division, Cal
mar to Sanborn.
Iowa.
40, 722 Western division, Sanbom, Iowa, to Cham
berlain, Dak.
34, 576
57, 717

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICES-MILES TRAVELED.

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Statement of mile) of route traveled by railway postal cleris, fc.Continued.

SIXTH DrVTSION-Continned.
3
5o--i x

Designation of railway postoffice.

Remarks.

^XV
Cedar Falls, and Dea Moines,
Iowa.
Cedar Rapids and Council
Blufls, Iowa.
Cedar Bapids and Ottumwa,
Iowa.
Cedar Rapids and Watertown,
Iowa.
Ccntralia and Cairo, Hi
Chadron, Nebr., and Douglas,
Wyo.
Champaign and Havana, 111
Chicago. 111., and Burlington,
Iowa.
Chicago, HI., and Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.
Chicago and Centralis, HI
Chicago, Decatur, 111., and
Saint Louis, Mo.
Chicago, Forreston, 111., and
Dubuque, Iowa.
Chicago, Freeport, HI., and Du
buque, Iowa.
Chicago, III.. McGregor, Iowa,
and Saint Paul, Minn.

Chicago, HI., and Minneapolis,

Minn.

107.40
279.77
270. 77
00.94
207.32

Miles.
67,232
395, 324
39, 324
56,928
129,762

193. 01

120, 824

112. 79
140.38
101. 07
207.50
207. 50
220.40
220.40
252. 96
252.96
286.80
200.04
189. 72
23a 11
212. 52

141, 212
87,878
63,270
605,900
859, 413
482,676
601, 490
396,640
553,983
179, 537
250,450
356,295
298, 100
201,904

423.15

1, 512,697

423.15

1,683,508

177.99

395,694

197.71
187. 15

123, 706
117, 156

286. 35

280, 489

153. 00
203. 50
100. 00
284. 70
284.70
233.44
97.70
180. 02
221. 52
221. 52

1, 080, 765
365, 000
534, 666
715, 838
249,736
61, 160
112, 692
485, 127
485, 127

Chicago, HI., Abbotsibrd.Wis.,

and Minneapolis, Minn.

Chicago and Pekin, HI

Chicago and Qui my, HI
10
Chicago, HI., and Saint Louis,
Mo.
Chicago, Savanna, 111., and
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Chicago and Streator, 111
Chicago, HI., and Terro Haute,
Ind.
Chicago, HI., and West Lib
erty, IlV-v

Milet.
33, 616
49,415 Day line.
49, 415 Night line.
2^464
32, 445 Eastern division,
Cedar Rapids to
Kstherville.
40, 275 Western division, Esthorville to Watertown.
35, 303
43, 939
31, 635
37, 869 Day line.
39,064 2 helpers run 102.038
miles, fast maU.
40, 223 Day line.
42,964 Night line ; 2 holpers
run 118.814 miles.
39,665 Day line; 2 helpers
run 79.940 1 "
46, 165 Night line.
44,884
41,741
39,588
37, 262 Eastern division, Chi
cago to McGregor.
33,651 Western division, McGregortoSaint Paul;
2 helpers run 08.860
miles.
52,162 Trains 9, 1, and 4; 5
helpers run 277.101
miles.
52,609 Trains 55 and 2; 8
helpers run 447.912
mileB.
39,569 Short run, Chioago,
Ill.,toPortage,Wis.:
2 helpers run 61.410
miles.
61,883 Short run, Milwaukee
to LaCroBse,Wis.
39, 052 Eastern division, Chi
cago, HI. , to Neeuah,
Wis.
47, 748 Western division,
Ncenah, Wis., to
Minneapolis, Minn ;
2 helpers run 107.234
miles.
31,920
49, 125 Tlirongh rnn ; 2 help
ers run 11H.090 miles.
36,500 Short run, Galesburgh
to Qnincy.
44,555 Day line.
51, 131 Night line; 2 helpers
run 92.345 miles.
41,622 2 helpers run 103.603
miles.
30, 580
37,564
40,427 Day line.
40,427 Night line.

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REPORT- OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, tf-c.Continued.
SIXTH DIVISIONContinued.
S
Su

lCionenrok.a
Designation of railway postoffice.

lit
s. P

Chicago, III., and Winona,

Minn.
Clarinda, Iowa, and Coming,
Clinton and Anamosa, Iowa
Clinton and Iowa City, Iowa...
Columbns and Albion, Nebr...
Colnmbus, Nebr., and Atcuison, Kans.
Covington and "Norfolk, Ncbr .
Crelghton and Norfolk, Nebr..
Creston and Cumberland, Iowa
Crete and Red Clond, Nobr
Crookbton, Minn., aud Towner,
Dak.
Danville and Cairo, Til
Danville and OIney, 111
Davenport, Iowa, and Atchi
son, Kans.
Decorah and Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.
Des Moines and Albia, Iowa..
Des Moines, Iowa, and Caincsville, Mo.
Des Moines nhd Harvey, Iowa
Des Moines and Keokuk, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa, aud Saint
Joseph, Mo.
Des Moines and Sioux City,
Iowa.
De Moinea and Winteraet.
Iowa.
De Witt and Superior. Nebr. . .
Dubuque, Iowa, and Mendota,
111.
Dubuque and Sioux City, Iowa
Duluth and Brainerd, Minn...
Duluth, Minn., and Eau Cluire,
Wis.
Duluth and Saint Paul, Minn..
Dwight and Washington, III ..
Eau Claire., Wis. ,and Wabasha,
Minn.
Edgar and Curtis, Nebr
Egan, Dak., and Sioux City,
Iowa
Fairmont and Chester, Nebr. ..
Fairmonnt, Dak., and Minneap
olis, Minn.
Fargo, Dak., Bamesvillo and
Saint Panl, Minn.
Fargo and La Moure, Dak
Farley and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Fonda and Des Moines, Iowa ..I
Fond du Lao and Milwaukee,
Forrcston and Aurora, Til
Fort noward, Wis., and Chi
cago, 111.
Fort Howard, Wis., and Wino
na, Minn.
Fremont and Lincoln, Nebr
Galesbumh and Havana, III . ..
Galva, 111., and Burlington,
Iowa.
Gilmau and Springfield. Ill
Glendivo and Billings, Mont...
. Bay and Milwaukee.Wis.
River, Wyo.. and Hunt-

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MiUt.
297.70
297. 70
46.30
71.80
7a 41
43. 45
220. 60
73. 90
42. 40
50.34
150.11
190. 27
259. 03
108. 82
337.35
122.06
68.46
116.55
44. 74
163. 08
200.06
238.64
42.90
85.75
132.29
327.64
327.64
114.67
100. 80
154.80
70.13
49.40
154.30
125.38
48.00
192.50
243. 36
88. 15
57.81
115.17
64. 18
81.58
243.33
215.40
52.67
62. 03
85.15
112.77
223.28
114.50
571.22

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Miles.
MiUs.
4:<t,042 54,330
372,720 40,590
29,021 29,021
44, 947 22, 473
49,085 49,085
27, 200 27,200
138, 033 31,508
46, 299 46,299
20,542 26,542
31,513 31, 513
93, 909 40,984
119, 109 39, 703
102, 153 40,538
08, 121 34,060
422, 302 52,795
76,409 38,204
49, 970 24,988
72, 900 36,480
28, 007 28, 007
102,068 34, 029
144, 997 28,999
149,388 37, 347
26,855 20,855
53,679 53,679
122,557 40,852
307, 015 43,859
287, 735 41, 105
83,709 41,854
100, 001 50, 330
96, 905 48,452
43,901 43,901
30,924 30,924
96,592 48,296
70,4*8 39,244
30, 048 30,048
120,505 40,168
152,343 38,085
55,182 55, 182
30,189 36, 189
72,096 36,048
40,177 40, 177
51,009 25, 535
304,650 38,081
134, 840 44,946
32,870 32,870
38,831 38,831
53,304 53,804
70, 594 35, 297
164,454 41, 113
71,677 35,838
410,991 59,570

Day line.
Night line.

1 helper runs 39.744

miles.
Day lines 2hclpers run
101.912 miles.
Night line; I
. run 82.032 i

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

831

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, ijc. Continued.

SIXTH DIVISIONContinued.

Designation of railway postoilice.

oIH
1
Hasting? and Cologne. Minn. ..
Haran* and Springfield, III
1
Hayfleld, Alum., and Dubnque,
3
Iowa.
1
Heron Lake and Pipe Stono,
Minn.
1
Hume*ton and Shenandoah,
2
Iowa.
1
Iron Mountain, Mich., and
Green Hay. Wis.
3
Istperoing. Mich., and Port
Howard. Wis.
2
Jacksonville and Centralia, 111
Jamestown and Oukes, Dak ...
1
Kankakee and Kankakee J unc
1
tion. III.
1
Kansas Cny, Mo., and Oxford,
i
Nebr.
Kempton and Bloomington, 111 . 1
Kenosha, Wis., and Kockford,
1
HL
Keoknk and Humeston, Iowa.. 2
1
La Crosse, Wis., and Dubuque.
2
Iowa.
La Crosse, Wis., and Woonsocket, Dak.
i I
la Fayette.Ind., and Quiney.IU. 4
IjakeCrystal, Minn., and Eagle
2
Grove, Iowa.
Lake Geneva, Wis., and Elgin,
1
m
Lake Station, Ind., and Joliet,
1
IU.
Lariraore, Dak., and Brecken2
ridge, Minn.
Litchfield and Kampsville, IU.. 1
Little Palls and Morris, Minn. 1
( 3
Logansport, Ind., and Keokuk,
Iowa.
{ 2
Lonp City and Grand Island,
1
ftebr.
McCook, Nobr., and Denver,
3
Colo.
SIcLeansborongh and Shaw1
nnetown. 111.
Mandan, Dak., and Glendlvo,
4
Mont.
1
Maqnokeia and Davenport,
1
Iowa.
Marion and Council Bluffs,
4
Iowa.
MarshaUtown and Story City,
1
Iowa.
Marion and Running Water,
1
Dak.
Marquette and Houghton,
2
Mich.
Mason City and Albia,Iowa... 3
Mason City and Fort Dodge,
1
lbwa.
Mendota and Centralia, HI
4
Mendota and Fulton, HI
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Miles.
55.88
48. 12
172.70
55.33
53. 17
113. 81
96.04
179.50
112. CO
69.31
71. 52
43.30
344. 08
57.77
73.42
132. 05
43.09
122.47
400.45
215.54
271. 00
110.48
44.15
45.68
131.40
58.68
88.33
171. 62
111.50
61.20
255.53
41.00
215.92
3a 26
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261.90
39.55
62.72
95.20
169. 55
73.05
211.99
65.26
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Miles
84, 981
30, 123
108, 110
34, 636
33, 284
71, 307
00, 121
213, 452
70, 487
50, 590
44, 771
27, 106
326, 149
38. 164
45, 961
82, 663
26, 974
76, 660
250, 082
134, 928
508, 938
09, 160
27, 638
28, 596
82, 256
36, 733
55, 294
214, 743
69, 799
38, 311
180, 537
25, 666
157, 621
23, 951
27, 450
163, 919
24, 758
39, 263
69, 496
215, 4e0
45, 729
234, 029
40, 853
295

Miles.
34, 981
30, 123
38, 037
34,636
33, 284
35,653
00, 121
42.690
35,243
50, 696
44,771
27, 106
54,358
36, 104
45,961
41, 331
20,974
38, 333
41,780
44.970
42,412
34, 5(>0
27, 638
28,890
41, 128
30, 733
65, 294
35, 780
34,899
38, 311
02, 179
25, 660
39, 405
23, 951
27,450
40,987
24, 748
39, 263
34, 748
43,090
45,729
33,433
40, 853
33, 648

2 helpers ran 82.417

miles.

2 helpers ran 74.971

Through ran.
Short run, La Crosse
to Jackson.

East division, Logansport to Peoria.

West division, Peoria
to Keokuk.

2 helpers run 91.709

miles.
3 helpers run 101.323

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

832

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, $-c. Continued.

SIXTH DIVISIONContinued.

Designation of railway postothce.

Milton and Mineral Point, Wis.

Milwaukee, Wis., and Chicago,
I1L
Milwankee and Lancaster,Wis.
Milwaukee and Prairie du
Chien, Wis.
Minneapolis, Minn., and Fargo,
Dak.
Minneapolis, Minn., and SaranM i ime wa ukc m and Jamestown,
Dak.
Missouri Valley, Iowa, and
Rapid Cit>,Dak.
Montfbrd, Wis., and Galena,
Mount Pleasant and Keokuk,
Iowa.
Muscatin* and Montezuma,
Iowa.
Nebraska City and Beatrice,
Nebr.
Nebraska City and Broken
Bow, Nebr.
Neche, Dak., and Saint Paul,
Minu.
Norfolk and Columbus, Nebr. .
North Judson, Ind., and Streator, III.
Oakes, Dak., ami Hawarden,
Iowa
Oconto and Clintonville, Wis . .
Omaha and McCook, Nebr ...
Omaha, Nebr., and Marysville,

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Bemarks.

5 IJj
<

Is]
> >- <

Miles.
00.66
86.14
168.40
194.50
298. 45
297.65
90.07
297.42

Milt:
56,753
107,848
105, 418
229, 992
186, 830
186, 329
47,384
434, 233

Miles.
28, 376
20,962 Double daily line, ex*
cept Sunday.
35, 139
38,332 2 helpers run 103.235
46, 708
46,582
23, 692
54,279 Bast division, Missoori Valley to Long
Pine
36, 719 West division. Long
Pine to Bapid City.
35,106
81,550
30, 320
29,810
30,064
49,527 Through run . 2 helper*
run 85. 410 miles.
49, 510 Short run. Saint Paul
to Morris, Minn.
31,700
34, 492
47,559
35, 525
51, 958
41, 851
68,706 Through run.
63, 023 Short run, Omaha,
Nebr., to Cheyenne,
Wyo,
Short
run. Omaha to
61,466
North 1 "In tie. Nebri
2 helpers ran 166. 8e0
miles.
38, 430
43,203
32,833
53,552 2 helpers
miles.
39, 140
33, 053
26,443
39, 818
33,065
25.259
30,600
28,145
30,968
74,894
33,610
41,773

5 251.60
1
56.08
1
50.40
2
96.87
2
95.24
4 230.44
8 425. 76
2 158. 18
1
50.64
2 110.20
4 260.60
1
56.75
8 284.70
8 171. 99
11 1, 035. 80
IS 518.00

\ 6
1
1
2
2
4
(
\
I 2
1
2
4
1
4
3
r ii
J 6
Omaha, Nebr., and Ogden,
)I 4

10

293.26

014, 660

Ord and Grand Island, Nebr...

Ortonvillo, Minn., and Mitchell
Dak.
Oahkosh and Milwankee, Wis.
Pacific Junction, Iowa, and
McCook, Nebr.
Peoria, 111., and Evansville, Ind.
Peoria and Galesburgh. Dl
Peoria and Jacksonville, IB...
Peoria, 111., and Oskaloosa,
Iowa.
Pinkneyvlllo and Marion, 111...
Portage and Madison. Wis
Powers, Mich., and Florence,
Wis.
Qnincy, TO., and Louisiana, Mo
1-acino, Wis., and liock Island,
m
Bed Cloud, Nebr., and Oberlin,
Kans.
Bed Oak Iowa, and Nebraska
City. Nebr.
Bed/Wing and Watervffle,

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4
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2
3
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1

61.40
237. 06
104. 90
288.70
250.10
62.80
84.50
190.82
52.82
40.51
42.00
44 96
198.88
119.64
53.69
66,73

38, 436
173, 054
65, 667
535,528
156,562
33, 053
52,897
119,453
33. 065
25. 259
30,660
28,145
123,873
74,894
33, 010
41,773

1
4
2
4
4
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1

183, 595
85, 106
31,550
60,640
59, 620
144,255
396, 215
99,020
31,700
68,085
190,238
35, 525
415,662
125,553
755,769
1,134, 420

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

833

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, <fo. Continued.

SIXTH DIVISIONContinued.
BB

Cleonrks
line.
Designation of railway post06
E
0E

r. V
B-
I si
0

clerks.

Miles.
80, 120
181, 763
57, 717
86, 131
36, C90
96,153
123, 635
696, 420
173,464

Reno and Preston, Minn

I
Kock Island, 111., and Saint
4
Louis, Mo.
>
Rock Island and Peoria, HI...
Ruthveu and Des Moines, Iowa. *>
SaintCloud aud Willmar, Minn
1
Saint Louis, Mo., and Cairo, 111
3
Saint Louis, Mo., and Eldorado,
2
111.
Saint Panl, Minn., and Man- S
dan. Dak.
i 4

1
4
2
2
1
3
3
12
4

JlilM.
57.70
248.99
92.20
137. 59
58.61
153.60
124. 50
477. 00
277. 10

Saint Paul, Minn., and Coun <i 5

cil Bluffs, Iowa.
i *

10
4

368. 67
270. 42

Saint Paul, Minn.* and Des (

Moines, Iowa.
i
Saint Paul, Minn., and Elroy,
Wis.
Saint Paul, Minn., and Water
loo, Iowa.
Saint Paul. Minn., and Watertown, Dak.
Rcribncrand Lindsay, Nebr. .
Sbabbona and Sterling, 111
Shuboygan and Princeton,
Wis.
Sioux City and Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Sioux City, Iowa, and Omaha,
Nebr.City, Iowa, and Mitch
Sioux
ell, Dak.
Sparta and Viroqna, Wis
Springfield and Urafton, 111...
Sterling and Kock Island, 111..
Stevens Point and Portage,
Wla.
Streater and Fairbnry, HI
Sumner and Hampton, Iowa .
Switz City, Ind., and Efling
bam, 111.
Table Rock, Xeur., and Con
cordia, Kans.
Tama and ilawarden, Iowa. . .
Tamaroa and Cheater. Ill
Terre iiaute, Ind., and Peoria,
111.
Tracy, Minn., and Pierre. Dak.
Tracv, Minn., and Rcdfield,
Dak.
Turkey River and West Union,
Iowa.
Valparaiso and Stromnbnrgh,
Nebr.
Villisea, Iowa, and Bigelow, Mo.
Wabasha and Zumbrota, Minn.
Wadena and Fergus Falls,
Minn.
Washington and Knoxville,
Iowa.
Watertown and Madison, Wis
Weeping Water and Lincoln,
Nebr.
West Lebanon, Ind., and Le
Roy, III.
W>st_Liberty and Council <
\
48P M o

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2
5
3
4
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1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
41
1
S
6
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
8

310. 00
121.05
197. 08
191.90
236.23
64. 11
46. 93
79.06
76.10
124.00
138.02
35. 65
83.30
52,43
73.84
31.98
65.33
90.58
120.30
243.34
40.79
170. 90
255. 69
164. 14
58.34
52.88
69.24
59.20
53.30
77. 94
77.94
35.11
76.20
279.36
279,30
53

1
2
1
3
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
!
1
1
4
1
3
1
1
j
1
1
}
1
1
4
*
87

Asnervuiacle pby
erformed

aAnvenralgeby
service
clerks.

Kcmarks.

UiUt.
36, 120
45 441
28, 858
43,065
36,690
32, 051
41,212 1 helper runs 45.698
miles.
58,035 Through ran.
run, Saint Paul,
43, 360 Short
Minn., to Fargo,
Dak.
run.
538,258 53. 822 Through
run, Saint Paul,
169, 289 42, 326 Short
Minn., to Sioux City,
Iowa.
run.
194,060 48, 515 Through
run, Saint Paul,
88,366 44,183 Short
to Albert Lea, Minn.
helper, runs 56.429
200,297 40,059 1 miles.
120, 129 40,043
147, 880 30, 970
40,133 40,133
29, 378 24,378
49,491 24, 745
55,553 27,776
77,661 38,830
80, 400 43,200
22, 317 22,317
53, 398 26,699
32,821 32,821
40,224 46,224
20,019 20, 019
40,896 40,890
50, 703 50,703
75, 308 37,654
152,331 38, 083
25.534 25.534
110,739 36,913
273,013 45, 502
102.752 31,230
36,521 30, 521
33,103 33, 103
43,344 43,344
37, 059 37,059
33, 403 33,403
48,790 48, 790
48,790 48,790
25, 630 25,630
48, 4G3 48,463
407,866 50, 983 Dav line.
407,866 50,983 Night line

834

REPORT OF THU POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal cletke, <Jc.Continued.
SIXTH DIVISIONContinued.

De&.gnatlon of railway postoffice.

im
uG
White Heath and Decatur, HI.
Wortbington, Minn., and Sioux
Kails, Dak.
Tates City and Rushville, 111 . .

aterto
fromDlatance regi

9a
o
M

U
1
4
1
1

J*
register.
ill
ill

1
1

MUa.
29.70
229.43
62.50
63.95

Mia.
18,592
184, 313
39, 125
40,033

n
h.
pi
m
< .
UiUt.
18,592
30, 719 2 helpers run 40.690
miles.
39, 125
40,033

SEVENTH DIVISION.
Albuqnerqne, N. Mex., and El
Paso, Tex.
Albuquerque, N. Mex., and Lob
Angeles, Cal.
Albuquerque, N. Mex., and Los
Angeles, Cal. (short run).
Antonito, Colo., and Santa Fe,
N. Mex.
Arcsdia and Cherry Vale. Kans
Arkansas City and Warren,
Ark.
Atchison and Lenora. Kans
Atchison and Lenora, Kans.,
(short rnn).
Atchison and Topeka. Kans. . .
Beaumont and Bluff, Kans
Belle Plaine and Stafford, Kans .
Beloit and Solomon City,Kans.
Bolirarand North Springfield,
Mo.
Boonville and Versailles, Mo . . .
Brcmond and Albany, Tex . . .
Barnet and Anstin, Tex
Butler, Mo., and LeRoy, Kans
Cairoj HI., and Poplar Bluff,
Mo.
Cairo, HI., and Texarkana, Ark
Cairo to Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff to Texarkana. .
Cape Girardeau and Wappapello, Mo.
Cliunuto and Cedar Vale, Kans
Cheyenne, Wyo., and Denver,
Colo.
Colmesnetl and Trinity, Tex. .
Como and Gunnison, Colo ....
Concordi* and Junction City,
Kans.
Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Kansaa City, Mo :
Day fine
Day line (short run)
Night line
Night line (short run)
Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Mobcrly, Mo.
Creston, Iowa, and Saint Jo
seph, Mo.
Crostnn, Iowa, and Sail
soph, Mo. (short run).
Corpus Christ! and Laredo,
Tex.
Cuba and Salem, Mo

4
8
2

4
8
2

255.69
887.95
253.00

166,654
648,201
184,690

2
1
1
4
1

2
1
1
8
2

130.00
81.69
56.66
293.31
113.00

81,380
59,634
35,409
428,232
82,490

1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2

1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2

51.20
106.14
91.90
57.86
39.42
44.69
230.89
60.72
79.83
74.50

37,376
77,482
67,087
42,238
24,677
43,626
109,240
88,011
58,276
54,385

46,664
81,026
92,345 Helpers between Albu querque, N. Mex.f
and Holbrook, Ariz.
40,690
59,634
35,469
53,529
41,245 Helpers between AtchisonandGreenleaf,
37, 376
38,741
83, 544
42,238
24,677
lv I
43,626
over 25 miles.
service
36,413 Trl-weekly
over 141.89 miles.
88,011
58,278
27,193

4
3
1
2
2
1
2
1

4
8
1
2
2
1
2
1

270.71
15L76
62.01
95.00
107. 39
66.81
121.60
70.77

197, 618
110,785
32,558
69,350
78, 395
48,771
88,768
51, 662

49,405
36,928
32,558
34,675
39,198
48,771
44,384
51,662

3
1

6
1

106.53
67.00

286, 934
48,910

8
1
4
2
1
3

3
1
4
o
1
3
1

196.53
67.00
263.50
10147
104.47
161.60
41.00

143,467
48,910
192,355
65, 398
32,699
101, 162
25,666

47,822
48,910 Helper between Saint
Joseph and Kansas
City, Mo.
47,822
48, 910
Do
48,089
32,699
32,699 Helper through 3 days
iu the woek.
1,721
25,606

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

835

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, f-c.Continrted.

SEVEXTH DIVISIOXContinued.
sAenrvuicael by
performed

fromDistance rtoegister

lCilonnerek.s

register.

Designation of railway post-

clerks.

S3
|
Ou
Dallas and Cleburne, Tex
Dallas and Kemp, Tex
Denlson and Houston, Tex
Denison andSan Antonio, Tex.:
Denison to Taylor, Tex
Denison to Taylor, Tex.
(helpers' run).
Taylorto San Antonio, Tex.
Taylor to San Antonio, Tex.
(short run).
Denison and Troup, Tex
Denton and Dallas, Tex
Denver and Georgetown, Colo .
Denver and Leadville, Colo . . .
Denver, Colo., and Ogden,Utah.
Denver, Pueblo, and Leadville,
Colo.
Denver and Pueblo, Colo
Downs and Stockton, Kans
Emporia and Moline, Kans
Florence and Ellinwood. Kans
Florence and Winfield, Kans . .
Fort Scott, Kans., and Joplin,
Mo.
Fort Scott and Kiowa, Kans . . .
Fort Smith, Ark., and Leland,
Miss. :
Little Rock to Fort Smith .
Little Rock to Fort Smith
(short run).
Little Rock to Leland
Fort Worth and Guide, Tex
Gainesvilleand Galveston, Tex.
Girard and Chanute, Kans
Girard and Galena, Kans
Great Bend and Ness City,
Kans.
GreenviRo and Dallas, Tex
Gnrdon and Camden, Ark
Hannibal and Gilmore, Mo
Hannibal, Mo., and Denison,
Tex.:
Hannibal to Denison
Sedalia to DeniBon
-'Helena and Clarendon, Ark
Hempstead and Austin, Tex. . .
Henry and Saint Joseph, Mo.:
Day line
Night line
Holden, Mo., and Independ
ence, Kans.
r Grove and Dallas, Tex
i and Galveston, Tex. I
Day line
1
Night line
mston and Del Rio, Tex. :
Houston to San Antonio . . .
Houston to San Antonio
(short run).
San Antonio to Del Rin
Hutchinson and Kinsley, Kans.
Ja^ksonportand Brinkley, Ark.
Jefferson City and Bagnell, Mo.
Jefferson and McKinney, Tex.
Julesbnrgh and Denver Colo..
Junction City and Parsons,
Kans.
* City and Joplin, Mo

aAnveuranlgoby
service
clerks.

Remarks.

4
2
1
2
1
1
3
8
4
2
1
1
2
1
1
4

Miles.
54.10
49.38
337.09
259. 00
259. 00
117. 00
36.00
147. 44
38.07
50.80
150. 74
772. 81
278.50
143. 98
42.00
80.41
99.01
75.03
7a 77
244.91

Mile:
39, 493
30,912
492, 152
189,070
189, 070
85, 410
26,280
107, 631
23,832
37.084
110,040
564, 151
203, 305
105, 105
30, 660
54,093
72, 277
46,969
56, 042
178, 784

MiUt.
39, 403
30, 912
49, 215
37, 814
47, 268 4 helpers run through.
42, 705
26,280 Helperbetween Taylor
and Austin, Tex.
53,816
23,832
37,084
36. 6iS0
70, 519
50, 826
52,553
30, 660
54,093
36, 139
46, 969
56, 042
44,096

3
1

3
1

108. 50
50.00

123, 005
36, 500

3
1
6
1
1
1
1
i
2

8
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
2

138. 00
53.00
411.60
41.36
48.29
65.43
54. 64
37.07
85. N

100, 740
38,600
300,468
30,193
35,252
40, 959
39,887
23, 206
53,642

41, 002
36, 500 Helper between Little
Rock and Morrillton,
Ark.
33, 580
38, 690
50,078
30, 193
35, 252
40, 959
39, 887
23, 206
26, 821

8
a
i
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
1

16
18
1
2
1
1
a
i
l
l
3
1

575. 11
431. 46
48.77
115. 16
73. 47
73.47
183. 51
80.71
51.40
51.40
218:01
85.00

839, 660
914,898
30, 630
84,067
45,992
53,633
133, 962
58,918
37, 522
37,522
159, 147
53,210

52, 479
52,494
30, 530
42,034
45, 992
53,633
44,654
58,918
37.522
37, 622
53, 049
53, 210

3
1
1
1
3
3
3
3

a
i
i
i
a
3
3
3

172. 22
84 20
61). 90
45 54
155. 46
197.96
157. 15
168.07

125, 721
52,709
38. 123
28, 508
113,486
144,511
114,720

41,907
52, 709
38,123
28, 508
37, 829
48, 170
38, 240
40,897

1
1
5
S
4
2
1
2
1
31
8
1

1
1
2
1
1
4

1
1
10

QMS

Helpers between Hous

ton and Columbus,
Tex.

836

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, <f-o.Continued.
SEVENTH DIVISIONContinued.

Designation of railway postoffice.

Remarks.

s City, Mo., and Denver,

Colo. :
Kansas City to Denver . . .
Kansas City to Donver
(short run).
Kansas City to Ellis
,
Kansas City to Ellis (short
ran).
Kansas City, Mo., and Mem
phis, Teun. :
i City to Memphis .
9 City to Springfield
Kansas City, Mo., and Kiowa,
Kans.
Kansas City and Kiowa (help
ers' rnn).

in

aa OS.
-

MiUt.

Witt.

611.02
223. 00

935, X90
139, 508

302. 00
223.00

378, 104
139, 598

487.04
202. 67
33a 00
336. 00

711,078
295, 88
246, 740
245, 280

i City and Wellington,

Kans.
Kansas City and Wellington,
Kans. (short ran).
> City, Mo., and Pneblo,
Colo. :
Day line
Day line (first short ran)

231.Q0
126. 00

183,230
91, 930

616. 00
418.00

928. 560
3U5, 140

Day line (second short ran)

201. 00

293, 460

7
3

636. 00
24S. 00

928, 560
178,850

Nightline(second shortran)
Knobel and Helena, Ark
La Junta, Colo., and Albu
querque, X Mex.
Lawrenceand Burlington.Kans
La Salle ami Denver, Colo ....
Leavenworth and Lawrence,
Kans.
Leavenworth
and Miltonvale,
Kans.
Leavenworth and Topeka,Kans
McPherson and El Dorado,
Kans.
Manhattan and Bnrlingame,
Kans.
Marysville and Manhattan,
Kaua.
Memphis, Tonn., and Little
Rock. Ark.
Mexico and Cellar City, Mo . .
Montgomery and Somerville,
Tex. and Splvcy, Kans
Mulvane
Nashville anil Hope, Ark
Nevada, Mo., and Cedar Vale,
Kans.
Newport and Bateaville, Ark . . .
Newton and Arkansas City,
3
Kans.
<
Newton and Caldwell, Kans | ( . . .

201. 00
140. 52
318.00
74.40
li a. r>o
34. 95
1C6. 18
57. 40
62. 17
57.27
55.64
130.00
50.43
55.00
51.67
27. 5.1
161.83

293,460
102, 580
254,0,0
46, 574
87, 235
25,614
104, 029
41,902
45,384
35, 851
40,617
99, 280
31,569
34, 430
37,719
20, 097
120, 326

Night line
I
Night line (first short ran) . I

JOm.
77, 991
69, 799 Helpora between Kan
sas City, Mo., anil
Ellsworth, Kans.
47, 263
69, 799
Do.
71, 108
49, 316
49,348
49, 056 Helpers' ran from Ki<nsasCitv, Mo.,to Medi
cine Lodge, Kans..
over Knusas City anil
Kiowa K. P. O. to At
tica anil thence over
Attica and Medicine
Lodge R. P. O.
45, 808
45,990 Helpers between Kan
sas City, Mo., and
Channte, T
en, 326
Gl, 028 Helpers between Kan
sas City, Mo., and
Garden City, Kans.
73,365 Helpers between Kan
sas City, Mo., and
Newton, Kans.
66, 326
59, 617 Helpers between Kan
sas City, Mo., and
Nickcrson, Kans.
73, 365 Helpers between Kan
sas City. Mo., and
34, 193 Newton," V
50,806
23, 287
43, 618
25,514
31,676
41.902
45,381
35,851
40, 017
33, 093
31,569
34,430
37,719
20, 097
60,163

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

837

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, $c.Continued.

SEVENTH DIVISION-Continued.
3.3
Designation of railway post-

North Springfield and Cbadwick. Mo.

out i\ K.ii.. and A -U Grove,
Mo.
Omaha, Nobr., and Atchison,
Kans.
Oaawatomie and McCracken,
Kans.
Ottawa anil Emporia, Kana ..
Ottuniwa, Iowa, and Moberly,
Mo. :
Day line
Night line
Palestine and Laredo, Tex. :
Palestino to San Antonio . . .
San Antonio to Laredo
Pierce City. Mo., and Fort
Smith, Ark.
Pierco City, Mo., and Vluita,
Ind. T.
Pueblo and Sllverton, Colo
Quanah and Fort Worth, Tex.
Quanah and Fort Worth, Tex.
{short run).
Quincy, 111., and Kansas City,
. Mo. :
Day line
Day line (short run)

Night line
Night line (short run) .
Quincy, 111., and Trenton. Mo..
Kinconand Deming, N Mex...
Kocklandand Beaumont, Tex..
Kosenboi g and Cuero, Tex . .
Saint Joseph, Mo., and Grand
Island. Nebr.
Saint Louis, Mo., and Atchi
son. Kane :
Saint Loals to Kansas City
(fast mail)
Saint Louis to Kansas City
(helpers' ran).
Saint Loins to Kansas City
(day lino).
Saint Louis to Kansas City
(nigbt line).
Saint Louis to Kansas City
(night line, helpers' run)
___s City to Atchison .
Saint Louis, Mo., and Colam*
bus, Ky.
Saint Louis, Mo., and Colum
bus, Ky. (short run).
Saint Loais, Louisiana, and
Kansas City, Mo.
Saint Louis, Louisiana, and
Kansas City, Mo. (first short
run).
Siint Louis, Louisiana, and
Kansas City, Mo. (second
short run).

. 1 2.2
IP*
3

Remarks.
B P. u

Mile*.
34.79
155.83
166.42
287.78
56.85

HUet.
25,397
113,756
121,487
510, 079
35,588

MiUt.
25,297
37, 919
40, 496
52, 529
35,588

131.30
131. 30
262.72
155.53
139.88
73.60
377.32
193. 04
68.00

9"i, 849
95,849
191, 786
113,637
102,112
53, 772
249, 722
140, 019
49, 040

47, 925
47,925
47, 947
37, 846
51,056
53,772
41, 620
40. 973
49. 640

226.00
123. 00

329, 060
89,790

226.00
50.00
137. 00
63.41
73.52
120. 33
252.54

329, 960
36,500
85,762
:is, inn
46,024
87,841
184.354

41, 245
44, 895 Helpers run between
Brookfield. Mo , and
Atchison, Kane.,
over Qa I n c y and
Kansas City K. P O ,
to Cameron, thence
over Cameron and
Atchison R. P. O.
41,245
36,500 Hoiper oat of Quincy,
111.
42.881
38, 989
23, 012
43, 921
40, 089

283.13
236.00
283.13
283.13
283. 13

1, 033, 425
344,560
826, 740
826.740
206,685

47.08
196.41
75.00

68,736
143, 379
54, 760

323.60
12a 00

238,228
93,440

84.00

61,320

51, 671
86, 140
51, 671
51,671
68,895 Helpers uotwi
Louis and
City, Mo.
34. 368
47, 793
54,750 Helper botwocn Saint
Louis and Bismarck,
Mo.
59. 057
between Saint
46, 720 Helpers
Louis and meeting
point.
61,320 Helper between Mar
shall and Kansas
City, Mo.

838

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, <f-c.Coiitinued.
SEVENTH DIVISIONContinued.

Designation of railway postoffice.

9 5
fee
a
Miles.

Saint Louis, Mo., and Halstead,

Kans. :
Sain*' Lonis to Fierce City
(day line).
Saini LouiB to Pierce City
mi: . lit line).
Pierce City to HaUt*>ad
Saint Lonis, Moberly, and Kan
sas Citv, Mo.:
Day line
Day line (short ran)

1s
id
ami
11
--

tit
R h!

Miles.

Milt*.

Remarks.

287.21
287. 21
243.07

419, 326
419, 326
177, 879

52, 416
52, 416
44, 470

276. 80
110.00

404,128
OS, 800

Night line
Night line (short run)

278 80
148. 00

404, 128
108,040

50,516
68,800 Helper between Saint
Louis and Mexico.
Mo.
50,516
51, 020 Helpers between Saint
Louis and Moberlv,
Mo.

Saint Lonis, Mo., and Turn,

kana. Ark. :
Saint Lonis to Little Rock
(day line).
Day line (short run)

346. 00
225. 00

757, 740
104,250

346.00
223.00
145. 72
145, 72
36.12
36. 78
150. 00

757, 740
104, 250
212,751
212,751
14 368
20, 849
97,694

99.58
99.56
43. 18
234. 42

72,679
72, 679
27, 031
171, 127
139,729

48,453

254. 17
221.83
221.83
647.39
147.00
330. 00
259.00
173.44
130. 79
103. 00
110.45

185.SM
161,936
161,936
472, 595
107, 310
240, 900
189, 070
126.611
95,477
75,190
0,629

46, 386
40,484
53,979 Helpers run t
59, 074
53,655 Helpers
las and C
48, 180
47,268
42, 204
47,739
37,595
40, 315 Helpers run
Trenton. Mo., to At
chison, Kans., ovir
Trentonand Leaven
worth R. P.O. to At
chison Junction.
Mo., and thei
over Atch
tion and
R. P.

Night line

Night line (short run)

Little Rock to Texarkana
(day line).
Little Rock to Texarkana
(night line).
Sulina and Lincoln, Kana
Salina and McPherson, Kans ..
San Antonio and Corpus
Chriati, Tex.
Sedajia and Kansas City, Mo:
bedalia and Kansas City,
Mo. (day line).
Sedalia and Kansas City,
Mo. (niuhtline).
Sedalia and Warsaw. Mo
Shrereport, La., and Houston,
Tex.
Temple and Ballinger. Tex
Texarkana, Ark., and El Paso,
Tex.:
Texarkana to Fort Worth
Texarkana to Dallas . .
Texarkana to Dallas (help
ers' run).
Dallas to El Paso
Dallas to El Paso (short
run).
Texarkana, Ark., and Honston,
Tex.
Texarkana, Ark., and Waco,
Tex.
Texarkana, Ark., and Whitesborough, Tex.
Topeka and Fort Scott, Kana.
Trenton, Mo., and Leavonworth, Kans. :
Trenton, Mo. ,andLeavenworth,
Kans. (helpers' run).

50, 516
82, 125 Helpers between Saint
Louis, Mo., and Wal
nut Ridge, Ark.
50, 516
82,125
Do.
42,550
5 crews on both 1
26,368
20, 849
48,847

27, 031
42,782
46,576

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILL'S TRAVELED.

839

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, .J c.Continued.

SEVENTH DIVISION-Continue'd.
S-.
"
S3

is*
o
|
i
i-s
Su
lerkson **;
Designation of railway poBt"s.
S2
offico.

ill
ili
S$
22
m
1 O
o.
j;i(.-s.
Milet.
Milu.
89.61
6, 415 65,415
1
1
90.41
50,597 28,299
Wichita and Cullison, Kans .... 2
2
Wichita and Geueseo, Kans .. . 1
87.72
64,036 61.030
1
EIGHTH DIVISION.
129,210 64. 605
2
2
88.50
Batte City, Mont., and Ogden,
6
6 417. 00
304, 410 50,735
Utah.
Calistoga and Vallcjo Junotion,
1
1
43.88
54,938 54,938 Twelve round trips
CaL
per week.
Cloverdale and San Francisco,
2
85.46
125, 102 62,531
2
CaL
Colton and National City, Cal.. 2
2 128.18
93, 571 46,785
Dayton and Wallula.Wash
1
1
70.60
51, 538 51, 538
Delta and Sacramento, Cal
4
152,913 38,228
4 209. 47
Deming, N. Mex., and Los An
8
522, 169 65,271
8 715.30
geles, Cal.
Garrison and Butte City, Mont.
1
51.90
37,887 37,887
1
Helena, Munt., and Portland, 12 12 758.40
553,632 46,130
Oreg.
Helena, Mont, and Portland
1
1 758.40
64,970 64,970
Oreg. (Portland dls.).
Ingram'sand San Francisco, Cal 2
87.00
63, 510 3L755
2
Ketchum and Shoshone, Idaho - 1
1
70. 01
43,826 43, 820 Service six times per
week.
Los Angeles and Santa Ana, Ca]
1
35.50
25, 915 25, 915
1
30.09
1
18,836 18,836
Da
1
(3 clerks run daily
between Mound
House and Candelaria, Nov., 100.72
miles; 1 elerk
3 160.72
117, 325 39, 108
three round -trlpn
MonndHonso.Nev., andKoeler,
43,992 43,992
per week betweeu
1 141.00
CaL
Belleville Junction,
Kev.f and Keeler,
CaL, 141.00 miles;
relieved every
thirty days.
o
Moscow, Idaho, and Connell,
2 117.30
73, 430 36, 715 Service daily, except
Wash.
Sunday.
Ogden and Salt Lake, Utah.... i
38.73
1
28, 272 28,272
20 834. 63 1,218, 589 60, 929
Ogden, Utah, and San Fran
347,
076 86, 769
4
cisco, Cal.
2
127, 750 63,875
Pasco Junction and Cle Elum,
2
2 152.21
95,283 47, 642 Six round trips
Wash.
week.
Portland and Ashland, Oreg ...
0
842.
69
250,
163 41,694
6
Portland and Couurg, Oreg
2
2 123.38
77,230 38,618 Service daily, ex
Sunday.
Portland and Corvallis, Oreg. . . 2
97.99
2
61,342 30, 671
Red Bluff and Sacramento, Cal. 2
2 136.07
99,331 49, 665
Keno and Virginia City, Nev .. 1
53.08
1
38,748 38,748
Sacramento and San Francisco,
3
102,857 34,280
3 140. 90
CaL
Sacramento, Benicia, and San
90.69
60,204 33, 102 Short run, Ogden and
2
2
Francisco, Cal.
San Francisco K P.O.
76, 672 38, 336
Salt Lake and Juab, Utah
2
2 105.03
352, 195 50,313 4 helpers at San Fran
San Francisco and Los Angeles,
7 11 482.46
cisco, Cal., average
CaL
30.228 miles an
nually.
San Francisco and Santa Cruz,
1
1
83.15
52,052 52,052 Service daily, except
Sunday.
Cal.
San Francisco and Templeton,
3
3 223.34
,162,038 54,013
Cal.
183,680 45,922 Short run, San Fran
San Francisco and Tnlare, Cal . 4
4 25L63
cisco and Los An
geles R. P. O.
ShlngleSprings and Sacramon1
1
30,424 30, 424
4a 60
Tacoma/Waah., and Portland,
3
3 146.66
107, 062 35,687
3 218.04
UmatfliaandHnntlngton, Oreg. 3
159, 169 53,056

840

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL,

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, jo.Continued.

NINTH DIVISION.
aAnvenralgeby
rtoegister
service
i fromDistance
register.
I*
Designation of railway postg
clerka.

office.
d t
E
B
u
G Q

I
3
2
4
1
4
G

SliU:
33.26
04.70
104. SO
74.70
IIS. 00
121.41
OS. 23
190.70
01.00
240.70
100.73
340.90
113.37

20,821
40,502
61,437
41), 762
143,980
70,003
32,887
119, 378
56,000
150,710
63, 057
213, 153
237,698

10

260. CO

447,705

18

280,60

912, 632

4
2

4
3

188.04
157.60

118,270
140,637

3
o
3
4
1
1
|
1

3
o
3
4
1
1
1
2

170.63
04,72
108.61
274.40
CO. SO
05.90
81.51
02.00

106,827
r.0, 205
124, 330
171, 830
37, 873
41,253
51, 015
57,630

337.73

291, 469

1
4
3
2

1
4
3
3

CI. 34
115,02
154.54
161.22

38,399
144,000
90,741
127,704

Adrian, Mich., and Fayctto,

Ohio.
Ashtabula and Vonngstown,
Alpena I Alger,', Mich
Bulilwiu and
ud Gra
Mich.
I'.ay City and Jackson, Mich. .
Bay City, Wayne, and Detroit,
Mich.
Bad Axe and East Saginaw,
Mich.
Bite Rapid* and Detroit, Mich
Big Kapidsnnd Holland, Mich
Cadillac, Mich., and Fort
Wayne, Ind.
Caaevilto and Fontlao, Mich..
Cleveland, Ohio, Fort Wayne,
Ind., and Chicago, Hi.
Clovcland and Toledo, Ohio. . .

1
1
I
l
4
2
1
3
2
4
1
4
4

Detroit, Mich., and Chicago,

111. (day line).
Detroit, Mich., and Chicago,
ill. (night line).
Detroit and Grand Haven,Mich
Detroit and Grand Haven,
Micb. (short ran).
Detroit anil Grand Rapids,
Mich.
Detroit and Grand Rapids,
Mich, (short run).
Detroit, Mich., andPcrn, Ind..
Detroit, Three Rivora, Mich.,
and Chicago, 111.
Detroit, Mich., and Toledo,
Ohio (day line).
Detroit, Mien, and Toledo,
Ohio (night line).
East Saginaw and Howard
City, Mich.
aat Saginaw and Port Hu
ron, Mich.

Fort Gratiot, Mich., ond Chi

cago, lil.
Fort Gratiot and Detroit, Micb
Grand Rapids, Mich., and Elk
hart, Rapids,
Ind. Micb., and La
Grand
Crosse, Ind.
Howard City and Detroit,Mich

l
l
2
1
4

Milt:
20,821
40,502
30.718
40, 762
35,995 Double service daily.
except Sunday.
38,001
32,887
39, 793
28,4*1
37,079
63, 057
53,288
39, 616 1 clerk assigned as
helper between Elyria and East Toledo :
1 clerk assigned as
helper between
Cleveland and To
ledo.
44, 776 2 clerks assigned as
helpers between Chi
cago and Kalaaamon.
50,702 2 clerka assigned as
helpers between Detroit and Battle
Creek.
29, 560
40,846 1 clerk assigned as
helperi. between
tr*,(,
1 ti'i i, ; Deiron anu1 iftiranu.
35,609
29,647
41,443
42, 957
37,873
41,253
36,201 This clerk has relief
everv fourth week.
43,222 1 clerk appointed to
this line alternates
between East Sagi
naw and Port Huron.
Fort Gratiot and De
troit, and Port Aus
tin and Port Huron
R.P.O'0.
58,898 1 clerk runs as helper
between FortGratiot
and Battle Creek.
28,799 This clerk has relief
every fourth week.
30,001 Double daily service,
except Sunday.
32,247
42,568 1 trf Ieh3pe*r
between Detroit and
Howell.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEMILES TRAVELED.

841

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, &c.Coutinaed.

NINTH DIVISIONContinued
E2
Designation of railway post-

Z'2
Ia
Zli
ill
c5 e-S
KS

15

Mitt:
29, 706
62,137
25,165
41,116
06,782
174, 397
182, 310
78,840
141,604
92,729
21,406
37,598
107,559

Miles.
29,700
31,008
25,165
41,116
33,391
43,599
45, 577
39, 420
35, 410
30, 910
21,400
37, 508
35, 853

Q
Jackson and Adrian, Mich ...
Jackson, Hillsdale. Mic h., and
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Kalamazoo and South Haven,
Mich.
Lansing and nillsdale, Mich ..
Lenox and Jackson, Mich
Ludlngton, Mich., and Toledo,
Mackinaw City and Dotroit,
Mich.
Mackinaw City and Detroit,
Mich, (short run).
Mackinaw City and Grand
Rapids, Mich.
Manistee and East Saginaw,
Monroe and Adrian, Mich
Muskegon and Allegan, Mich .
Mount
Toledo.Pleasant,
Ohio. Mien., and
New York, N. Y., and Chicago,
III.

Milts.
47.55
99.20
40.20
65.08
100.08
278.59
29L23
108.00
220.30
148. 13
34.29
00.00
171. 82

'I> i>

East division, trains 21 and

12.

289.50

2, 248, 950

56,224

East division,
and 2.
East division,
and 10.

2*9.50

030, 279

45, 448

289.50

2, 917, 177

52,092

Middle division, trains 21

and 12.
Middle division, trains 3
and 2.
Middle division, trains 11
and 8.

33a 26

1, 985,470

02, 040

330.20

1,798,550

52,899

330. 26

2, 300, 1C6

60,154

West division, trains 1

and 12.
West division, trains 3
and 2.

350.61

1, 407, 982

01,217

350.61

1, 408, 719

52,454

2, 299, 060

63,880

West division, trains 11

and 8.

This line is divided

into three divisions,
via : East division,
New York to Syra
cuse, N. Y. ; Middle
division, Syracuse.
N. Y., to Cleveland,
Ohio; Westdivision,
Cleveland, Ohio, to
Chicago, 111.
6 clerks assigned as
hclpera be'tween
New York and
Fonda, and 2 clerks
assigned as helpers
between Utica and
Buffalo.
2 clerks assigned as
helpers between Al
bany and Syracuse.
2 cleiks assigned as
helpers bet w eon
New York and Al
bany, and 6 clerks
assigned as helpers
between Albany and
Syracuse.
4 clerks assigned as
helpersl>etwuen Buf
falo ami Cleveland.
2 clerks assigned aa
helpers between Buf
falo and Cleveland.
4 clerks assigned as
helpers bet ween
Syracuse and Cleve
land, and 4 clerks be
tween Buffalo and
Toledo.
3 clerks assigned as
helpers, Tuledo to
Chicago.
2 clerka assigned as
helpers between
Cleveland and To
ledo, and 2 clerks
assigned aa helpers
between Cleveland

842

REPORT Of THE rOSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Statement of miles of route traveled by railway postal clerks, $c.Continued.
NINTH DIVISION-Contlnued.
from toer
1
0o
s
5

Designation of railway postofflce.

io
O
Oil City, Pa., and Ashtabula,
Ohio.
Fentwater and Muskegon,
Mich.
Port Anstin and Port Huron,
Mich.
Toledo, Oliio.and Allegan, Mich
Toledo, Ohio, and Chicago, 111 .
Trenton and Adrian, Mich
Ypsilanti and Hillsdale, Mich. .

2
1
1
O
4
1
1

ill
5
2
1
1
2
8
1
1

Mile*.
88.10
45.13
87.71
157.42
244.99
49. CO
62. 14

8
h
ab. GO.
es.O M
a fro

3 >>
P,0
aso
F t- -

Miles.
55,101
28, 251
54,906
98,545
308, 728
31,050
38,900

Mila.
27,575
28,201
41,179 This clerk has relief
every fourth week.
49,272
38, 341
31, 050
38,900

Remarks.

RECAPITULATION.

Division.

Third
Fifth
Siith
Eichth
Total

*4
eo
o

188
329
153
235
405
631
413
105
151
2,610

ao
MBO
8
(9.
u
A
ap
to

register

fservice
clerks.

er.
a|

Miles
363 7, 184. 24
555 14,328. 90
244 6, 827. 58
313 12, 076. 14
746 19,832. 75
974 33, 745. 17
638
22,988. fill
126 6, 779. (il
448 7, 195. 31
4,407 130,958.53

* Including 4 acting clerks additional.

5? .

09 ^

il
11

is
u >-

3V

5*

12, 824, 262

23, 415, 772
10, 461, 583
11,403,397
33, 772, 167
42, 073, 572
31,916,227
6, 113, 326
23, 037, 975
195,018,281

85,328
42, 190
42,875
36, 432
45,210
43, 196
50, 025
48,518
51,424
44,252

*M
OF
a * **
J2 (t
fci . 5"
S-i- Ml
Miles.
104.21
124.45
126.47
107.47
13136
127.42
147. 57
143.12
151.69
130.53

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICEACTING CLERKS.

843

Statement of leaves of absence with pay granted to railwaypotstal clerks injured while on duty,
together with the amount paid acting clerks, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
paid
Amount cacting
lerks.

acting
Daysclerkcm-was
Name.

Railway post-office lino.

Date of in
jury.

Alex. Mack
S. O. Ships
J. F. Byran
S. L. Mason
Frank MoNulty
Frank A. Beebe
W. H. Hunt
II. H. Scribner
J. H. Spullook
T. C. Iilankenchip...
E. D. Fluke
Samuel Cordes
L. V. Wills
E. L. Pippin
J. W. Stevenson
M. Baker
A. F. Gratigny
Maurico B. Frank . . .
A. J. Sutherland
A. J. Welch
E. G. Metcalf
James Dovine
M. Herstcin
C. H. Hoyt
Charles Wright
S. F. Ryan
G. W. Smith
A. D. Gogin
W. P. Culbreath
John I. Tollman
Frederick Scotcher .
H. L. Moore
Frank Lindsay
L. P. Hills
Frank Dowd
George W. Lusted..
D. MT Luther
F. M. Johnson
J.J. McLean
F. W. Renneker
E. L. Shaffer
O. P. Mellor
A. M. Smith
J. L. Oldham
J. W. McCullougk..
F. A. Holmes
John R. Polk
Addison Lowry
R. H. Thruston
Robert Ellis, jr
M. W. Smart
O. M. Smith
E. F. Griffin
P. E. Connelly
F. H. Phillips
E. D. Linnen
John Rooney
C. R.Burdick....
J. W. Naylor
J. M. Decker
D. M. Morrison
P. D. Popenoe
E. A. Holcomb

Now York and Point Pleasant

Bristol and Chattanooga
Tracy and Redneld
Nashville and Chattanooga
Atchison and Lenora
Saint Louis and Atchison
Leadville and Salida
Boston and Troy
Atlanta and Montgomery
Kansas City and Pnoblo
Albuquerque and El Paso
Columbia, Sumter, and Charleston.
New York and Pittsburgh
Albuquerque and Mojave ......
Ogden and San Francisco
Philadelphia and West Chester
Omaha and Atchison
Atlanta and Montgomery
Portage and Madison
Bristol and Chattanooga
Salamanca and Kent
do
Evansvillo and Nashville
Kansas City and Denver
Plymouth and Concord
Saint Louis and Teiarkana
Syracuse and Rochester
Albuquerquo and Los Angeles
Jacksonville and Tampa
Jnnetlon City and Parsons
Denver and Leadville
Hannibal and Denison
Cincinnati and Nashville
Charlotte and Atlanta
Cincinnati and Nashville
Milwaukee and Lancaster
AshoviUe and Jarretts
Macon and Opelika
Albany and Rochester
Wilmington and Jacksonville
Saint Louis and Texarkana
Saint Louis and Atchison
Kansas City and Joplin
Kansas City and Memphis
Saint Louis and Texarkana
Syracuse and Rochester
Quincy and Kansas City
Pierce City and Fort Smith
Hannibal and Donison
Pittsburgh ai.d Saint Lonis
Erie and Pittsburgh
Torre Hante and Evansville
Palatka and Bartow
Sehome and Port Townsend
Bristol and Chattanooga
Saint Paul and Bismarck
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

CASUALTIES.
July 1, 1SSCCairo and Texarkana It. P. O., train No. 2, collided
with box cars at Finn Siding, Ark., seriously damaging engiue and
express car. No injury to clerk or mails.
July 3, 1S8G.Williamsport and Heading E. P. O. ran through an
open switch at Tainaqua, Pa., and collided with a coal train. The postal
car was badly wrecked, and Clerk J. M. Decker seriously injured, and
was incapacitated for duty for five months. Postmaster D. E. Boyer,
of Tamaqua, was promptly on tbo ground and looked after clerk and
mails, tbe latter being badly mixed and partially destroyed by water
and oil.
July 4, 18SG.Skreveport and Ilouston E. P. O., train No. 1, was de
railed and wrecked near Shepherd, Tex., owing to loosened fish plates.
The mail apartment was turned over and mail slightly damaged by
water and oil. Clerk in charge uninjured. Delayed fourteen hours.
July 6, 18SG.Trenton and Leavenworth 11. P. O., train .No. 2, was
wrecked by bad track 2 miles east of Beverly, Mo., and all trucks torn
from under mail apartment. No injury to clerk or loss or damage to
mails.
July 9, 188G.Quincy and Kansas City E. P. O., train No. 3, was
wrecked 3 miles west of Nettleton, Mo., by the breaking of an axle on
the engine. No one injured. A few letters saturated with oil from
broken lamp, but all forwarded to destination.
July 9, 188G.Albany and New York E. P. O. Marshall Ney, of this
line, detailed to duty as assistant transfer clerk at Troy, N. Y., was acci
dentally knocked down by a locomotive and killed in the depot while in
the discharge of his duties.
July 11, 18SG.Salamanca and Kent E. P. O. ran through a mis
placed switch into a freight train on side track near Girard, Ohio, de
molishing engine, postal, and baggage car. The paper-case came loose,
and falling over caught Postal Clerk W. II. Eobinson under it; not
withstanding, ho escaped serious injury. No mail lost or damaged.
July 12, 18SG.Garrison and Butte City E. P. O. left the track 2
miles south of Garrison, Mont. Engiue and postal car turned over, and
Clerk W. M. Hanson slightly injured. Mails scattered, but none lost or
damaged.
July 12, 188G The depot of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Eailway Company, at Sibley, Iowa, was destroyed by fire, involving the
total loss of the following-named pouches with contents: 2 pouches
Sibley, Iowa, from Saint Paul and Couucil Bluffs E. P. O., north and south ;
ti pouchesCedar Eapids and Watertown E. P. O., from Saint Paul and
Council Bluffs E. P. O., north and south; 2 tie sacks paper mailCedar
Kapids and Watertown E. P. O., from Saint Paul and Council Bluffs E.
P. O., north and south.
July 13, 1886.Cleveland and New Lisbon E. P. O. performed no
service between Niles and New Lisbon on account of wreck between
Niles and Girard, Ohio.
July 1G, 1S8G.Albuquerque and El Paso E. P. O. Postal Clerk H.M
Stone, while standing upon the distributing-table in order to get some
papers from one of the upper boxes in his car, the train gave a lurch

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in rounding a curve, causing him to lose bis balance and fall, striking
his foot on one of the hooks on the paper-rack. The hook entered his
foot about one-half inch, disabling him for sixteen days.
July 17, 1886.Terre Haute and Evansville K. P. O., train No. 1, ran
into an open switch at Vincennes, Ind., damaging the mail apartment
car to such an extent as to necessitate its being cut out. Clerk escaped
uninjured. No damage to mails.
July 20, 1880.Rosenberg and Cuero R. P. O., train No. 152, ran into
a violent hurricane at Victoria, Tex. On account of the severity of the
storm the train was stopped at Victoria. Postal Clerk IT. Ashworth, in
charge, fearing that mail apartment would be blown from the track,
locked up all mails as far as practicable and took refuge in the engine.
He had scarcely left the car when it was blown from the track and
turned over. As soon as storm abated he returned and gathered up
all mails. None were lost, but a large quantity was damaged by water
and about twenty letters saturated with oil.
July 23, 1880.Pittsburg and Saiut Louis R. P. O. (secoud section
of train No. 7), and Pittsburg and Cincinnati 11. P. O., collided with
train No. 10, on arrival at Fernwbod, Ohio. The clerks of both R. P.
O.'s escaped uninjured, with the exception of A. B. Varlcy, of the latter
line, who was slightly cut. No mail lost or damaged. The storage car
on Pittsburg and Saint Louis R. P. O. was also damaged this trip by
striking an express truck, making it necessary to cut car out.
July 25, 188(5.Denver and Leadvillo R. P. O., while rounding a
sharp curve in Platte Canon causing a sudden jerk of the car, Postal
Clerk Fred Scotcher lost his balance and was thrown against the pa
per-rack, resulting in injuries to the muscles of his back and incapac
itating him for duty six days.
July 25, 188G.New York and Dunkirk R. P. O. was thrown from
the track one-quarter mile west of Andover, N. Y., slightly injuring
Postal Clerk J. P. Morrissey. Mail badly scattered, but none lost or
damaged.
July 20, 1880.West Liberty and Council Bluffs R. P. O. was de
railed 1 mile west of Van Meter, Iowa, and letter mail slightly dam
aged by oil from lamps. Clerk in charge unhurt.
July 27, 1886.Palestine and Laredo R. P. O., train No. 501Pales
tine and San Antonio Divisionwas wrecked near Rockdale, Tex.,
caused by a large quantity of sand which had been washed upon the
track. Engine, mail, express, and baggage cars were derailed. No
mail lost or damaged and clerk in charge uninjured.
July 29, 1886.Louisville and Saint Louis R. P. O., train No. 2 was
thrown from the track about 1 mile east of Fairfield, Ills. Engine
was badly wrecked and trucks torn from under mail car. No injury to
clerk or loss or damage to mails.
July 30, 1886.Omaha and Ogden R. P. O., bound east, ran into a
"wild" engine at Echo City, Utah, destroying front end of mail car No.
204. New mail car was procured at Ogden City, to which mails were
transferred without loss or damage.
July 30, 1S86.Sedalia aud Kansas City R. P. O., train No. 41, was
wrecked half a mile east of Levasy, Mo., killing fireman and seriously
injuring engineer. Mail apartment was derailed and considerably dam
aged by falling ou a stump which broke through the side of car. A
few letters slightly damaged by oil from lamps. Clerk in charge- un
hurt.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

August 6, 1886.Washington and Charlotte B. P. O., train No. 51.

ran into a land slide near North Garden, Va., wrecking postal car. No
injury to clerks or mails.
August 9, 1886.Cincinnati and Nashville E. P. O., night line, col
lided with a freight train between Sulphur Station and Pendleton, Ky.,
completely wrecking postal car, which had to be abandoned. All the
crew slightly injured. Postal Clerk A. C. Crook, of the day line, who
was on his way to bring run out of Nashville next morning, was seri
ously injured. The letter mail in case, also a registered case contain
ing stamped envelopes, was badly damaged.
August 12, 1886.Sedalia and Denison E. P. O., north bound, was
wrecked near Nevada, Mo., badly damaging car. Mails scattered, but
none lost or damaged. Clerks uninjured.
August 16, 1886.Pittsburgh and Saint Louis E. P. O., train No. 106,
collided with a freight train at Centreville, Ind. The slides in lettercase of postal car No. 71 were defaced and broken. No injury to clerks
or loss or damage to mails.
August 18, 1886. Burnet and Austin E. P. O., train No. 2, was
wrecked five miles north of Liberty Hill, Tex., caused by box car jump
ing the track. Mail car was thrown on its side and considerably dam
aged. Substitute Clerk W. B. Blewett slightly bruised. No mails
lost or damaged.
August 21, 1886.Baltimore and Grafton E. P. O., train No. 5, col
lided with the Hagerstown accommodation at the north end of " Y " in
Washington, D. C, caused by failure of air brake. The postal car was
badly wrecked and mails considerably scattered, but none lost or dam
aged. Postal Clerks J. H. Anderson and C. C. Gray were somewhat
bruised.
August 27, 1886.Clifton Forge and Ashland E. P. O., train No. 5,
collided with freight train near Paint Creek, W. Va., damaging engine
and mail car. Mails transferred without loss or damage. No one in
jured.
August 27, 1886.Saint Louis and Atchison E. P. O., train No. 1, was
wrecked 2 miles east of Knob Noster, Mo., by breaking down of engine.
Postal car left the track and was considerably damaged. No injury to
clerks or loss or damage to mails.
August 30, 1886.Cincinnati and Chattanooga E. P. O., train No. 1,
struck a broken rail at Dry Eidge, Ky., derailing the entire train. The
engineer was killed, and conductor, baggage master, and fireman in
jured. Postal clerks escaped unhurt. Mails saved, but delayed twelve
hours.
September 1, 1886.Columbus, Midland City, and Cincinnati E. P. O.,
train No. 108, was thrown from the track east of Bond Hill, Ohio, by
broken axle on the tender. No injury to clerk or mails. Mail apart
ment car was abandoned and mails transferred to freight car in which
trip was finished.
September 2, 1886.Baltimore and Lexington E. P. O., train No. 2,
broke in two between Decatur Station and Timber Eidge, Va., the rear
running into the forward and badly damaging two cars. The concus
sion threw Postal Clerk George H. Haines against the table, consider
ably bruising him. No mail lost or damaged. Train delayed four hours
and fifty-one minutes.
September 3, 1886.The oflice of Transfer Clerk N. Cantwell, in the
Illinois Central station, at Cairo, HI., was destroyed by fire. Two rec

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847

ord books of arrivals and departures, an empty pouch, and some caps
and clothing, left there by railway postal clerks, were consumed. A
Hall's fire-proof safe containing 4 registered packages was not injured
materially.
September 3, 1SS0.Portland and Swantou E. P. O. ran on an open
switch at East Baldwin, Me., killing both engineer and fireman and
slightly injuring Postal Clerk S. E. Waterman. The postal car was
wrecked. Mails uninjured.
September 5, 188G.Concordia and Junction City E. P. O., train No.
261, was wrecked near Acme, Kans. Mail apartment was derailed
and turned over on its side, the end being crushed in. No mails lost
or damaged and clerk in charge escaped material injury. Train and
mails delayed 8 Lours.
September 8, 1886.Saint Louis and Atchison E. P. O., train No. 3,
collided with freight train and was wrecked at Summit avenue, within
Saint Louis, Mo., city limits. Postal car badly damaged, but clerks un
injured. The letter mail was thrown from distributing case onto the
floor and a portion thoroughly saturated with oil from lamps. Mails
transferred without loss to another postal car, arriving at Kansas City
six hours late.
September 9, 1886.Quincy and Kansas City E. P. O., train No. 2, was
wrecked at Cameron Junction, Mo., in collision with a freight train
standing in yards. Postal car was badly damaged and letter mail scat
tered about the table and floor. Clerk L. W. Salmon jumped from
postal car and was not hurt. Clerk-in Charge E. Hartman remained
in car and was not materially injured. No mails lost or damaged.
September 9, 1886.Washington aud Charlotte E. P. O., train No. 53,
ran into a landslide 4 miles north of Lynchburgh, Va. Postal car
"Gainesville" was thrown forward down an embankment, breaking off
its trucks and smashing in one end of letter-case and platform. Clerk
E. Von Tagen was thrown against pouch rack and slightly hurt. No
mails lost or damaged.
September 12, 1886.Trenton and Leavenworth E. P. O., train No. 2, col
lided with a freight train at East Leavenworth, Mo., and was wrecked.
The front end of mail apartment was stove in and floor torn up. No
injury to clerks or loss or damage to mails.
September 13, 1886.Cincinnati and Chattanooga E. P. O., train No.
2, was derailed at Chattanooga, Tenn., by a split switch. No one hurt,
nor was any mail lost or damaged.
September 15, 1886.Chattanooga and Macon E. P. O., train No. 14,
was wrecked one mile south of Chattanooga, Tenn., killing both engi
neer and fireman. Engine, tender, and postal car was badly wrecked.
No injury to- clerk, or damage to mail.
September 17, 1886.Texarkana and Waco E. P. O. was wrecked two
miles east of Pittsburgh, Tex. Baggage and express car badly wrecked,
but mail car and mails uninjured. No one hurt.
September 18, 1886.Chicago and Minneapolis E. P. O., train No. 3
was wrecked by misplaced switch near city limits of Chicago, 111.
Tender of locomotive was forced back into mail car No. 148 about 10
feet, completely wrecking it. About 2,000 letters were mutilated and
soiled by oil and water, but none lost. Postal Clerks E. A. Ladd, H.
Gunz, H. G. McMaster, E. D. Converse, and Albert Lindsley were all
slightly injured. Clerk H. K. Eobertson had his leg and arm cut, but was
not dangerously hurt. Mail was brought back to city in baggage car
and forwarded next day.

848

KEPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

September 18, 1886.Colinesueil and Trinity R. P. O., train No. 475

was wrecked near Mobile, Tex., by spreading of the rails. Postal car
slightly damaged. No iDjury to clerk or mails.
September 22, 1880.Plymouth and Concord R. P. O. collided with
freight train near station at Ashland, N. H., wrecking mail car. Post
al Clerk Charles Wright jumped from the car door and sustained se
rious injuries to his right side and back, incapacitating him for duty.
No mail lost or damaged.
September 24, 1880.Chicago, Abbotsford and Minneapolis R. P. O.,
train No. 4 was thrown from the track north of Schleisingerville, Wis.,
owing to broken axle on the tender. The mail car went down a steep
embankment and turned over twice. Postal Clerk Frank Gillespie
received several bruises, but was not seriously injured. No mail lost,
but much was damaged by oil.
September 24, 18S6 Camden and Kingsville R. P. O., train No. 152
was wrecked 1 mile north of Hagood, S. C, caused by breaking of
an axle on box car. Mail car was thrown in ditch and mails somewhat
damaged by oil and water, but none lost. No one hurt.
September 20, 1886.-Atlanta and Montgomery R. P. O., train No. 53,
was thrown from the track 1 mile from Montgomery, Ala. Engine and
postal car left the track, the latter being thrown down au embank
ment. Postal Clerk Spullock was thrown against the pouch rack, and
coming in contact with coal box was slightly injured. The mail, ex
cepting a canvas containing a few papers, were recovered and for
warded to destination.
September 26, 1886.Omaha and Ogden R. P. O., train No. 2, collided
with a freight train one-half mile west of Fremont, Nebr., wrecking
locomotive. The postal ear was not damaged. Postal Clerk R. La
Fontaine jumped from the car and sprained his ankle. No mail lost or
damaged.
September 27, 1886.Pittsburgh and Saint Louis R. P. O., train No.
106 was derailed near Urbana, Ohio. One pair of trucks were pulled
from under postal-car. Clerks uninjured. No mail lost or damaged.
September 30, 1886.Chicago and Cedar Rapids R. P. O., train No. 5,
collided with a freight train at Stanwood, Iowa, badly wrecking mail
car No. 26. No mail lost or damaged, and clerks unhurt.
October 2, 1886.Hartford and Saybrook R. P. O. ran into a pair of
cattle 1 mile north of Haddam, Conn. The tender of engine and for
ward trucks of postal car were thrown from the track. Contents of
letter case strewn about the floor and lamp chimneys broken, but no
damage to mails or clerk.
October 5, 1886.Saint Louis and Halstead R. P. O., train No. 4, col
lided with an engine standing on track at Saint James, Mo: The postal
car was badly damaged, necessitating transfer of mails to baggage car;
none was lost, however, and clerks escaped injury.
October 6, 1886.Atchison and Lenora R. P. O., train No. 64, was
wrecked at GoflPs, Kaus., by the breaking of an axle on tender of en
gine. The trucks were forced from under mail apartment and the lat
ter turned over, throwing all letters out of case. A. few letters damaged
by water. No oue hurt.
October 7, 1886.Cecil and West Manchester R. P. O., traiu No. 3,
was thrown from the track, by a broken wheel, near Castine, Ohio,
kuockiug water-cooler and lamps down in mail apartment. Clerk un
hurt. No mail lost or damaged. Train delayed thirteen hours.

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Octobers, 1886.Portland and Swanton R. P. O. was thrown from

the track near Danville, Vt., by a broken wheel. The mail car was
turned on its side, but no one seriously hurt, and no mail lost or dam
aged.
October 11, 188G.Indianapolis and Saint Louis R. P. O., train No. 9,
collided with a freight train near Eagle Creek, 3 miles west of Indian
apolis, Ind. Postal car was considerably damaged, necessitating
transfer of mails to another car. No injury to clerks or loss or damage
to mails.
October 12, 1886.Kansas City and Memphis R. P. O., train No. 4,
was wrecked between Lockwood and Golden City, Mo., caused by en
gine breaking loose from train. In returning to couple, the tender
struck mail apartment with such force as to damage the car. Clerkin-Charge J. L. Oldham, who was working at the letter case, was
violently thrown against the rack and was injured, though not disabled.
Mails were thrown from case, but none lost or damaged. Delayed and
missed all Kansas City connections.
October 20, 1886.Cairo and Texarkana R. P. O., train No. 1, was
wrecked 3 miles south of Keevil, Ark., killing engineer and fatally
injuring fireman. The engine and mail apartment were derailed, the
latter partly turned over and contents of letter case scattered over the
floor. Some letter mail damaged by oil from lamps, but all forwarded
to destination. Postal Clerk YV. S. Carleton was only slightly injured.
October 20, 1886.Ilendersonville and Columbia R. P. O., train No.
52, was wrecked near Asheville, N. C, and postal car thrown down an
embankment 85 feet, being entirely demolished. W. G. Shiell, substi
tute clerk, miraculously escaped unhurt. Portion of tho mail slightly
damaged by oil, but none lost.
October 23, 1886.Detroit and Grand Haven R. P. O., train No. 7,
collided with a freight train near Royal Oak, Mich., wrecking both
trains. All mail forwarded, to destination without loss. No one in
jured.
October 25, 18S6.Pittsburgh and Saint Louis R. P. O. car, due to
leave Pittsburgh, Pa., on train No. 1, while standing in the yards, was
run into by an oil train and demolished. Several of the clerks were
injured, but none seriously. Some mail badly damaged by oil, but
none lost or destroyed.
October 25, 1886.New York and Pittsburgh R. P. O., train No. 6,
when about 1 mile east of Altoona,. Pa., and still in the yard, ran into
a freight train, throwing the engine, postal car (No. 46), baggage, ex
press car, and two passenger coaches from the track, turning them over
on their sides and dragging them three times their length before they
stopped. The postal clerks miraculously escaped death. All were
more or less bruised. Albert Thomas and R. J. Love were injured and
had to abandon the run. Thomas was badly cut over the left eye.
Love sustained a flesh wound to his left arm. Mail was thrown out of
the windows and scattered several car lengths, but was gathered up in
good condition, excepting a portion damaged by oil.
October 26, 1886.Milwaukee and Lancaster R. P. O., train No. 2, col
lided with a "wild"' locomotive 1 mile east of Bluff, Wis., killing one
man and injuring several others. The tender of engine was jammed
into the postal car, completely wrecking the latter and setting it on fire.
Postal Clerk George W. Lusted was severely injured about the head and
scalded, but succeeded in saving part of the registered and letter mail.
The fire destroyed about thirty-live empty pouches, Mr. Lusted's records
of registered matter, and some mail.
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KEPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

October 27, 1886.Palatka and Bartow R. P. O. jumped from the track

between Reddick and Martin stations, Fla. Postal Clerk E. F. Griffin
was injured in left knee and incapacitated for duty several days. No
mail lost, but a portion damaged by oil from lamps.
October 28, 1886.Chicago and Minneapolis R. P. O., train No. 57, was
wrecked at Rio, Wis., by an open switch, destroying 60-foot postal
car No. 93. The train was the limited express, and was running at its
highest rate of speed at the time. The baggage-car took fire, which was
communicated to the remaining cars, and the entire train, except rear
sleeper, was entirely consumed, a number of passengers losing their
lives. Clerks John T. Beach, W. W. Black, R. B. Smith, Ira J. Brown,
and T. J. McAndrews were on duty. Beach escaped unhurt ; Black
and Smith received bruises ; Brown had his arm cut; and McAndrews
was thrown against a hot stove and had both hands severely burned.
Notwithstanding, the clerks worked faithfully (while the car was burn
ing), and succeeded in saving all registered mail, most of the letter mail,
and about 40 sacks of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Dakota paper mail.
About 60 sacks of Minnesota and Dakota paper mail, a small quantity
of letter mail, all the Government property in the car, and part of the
personal effects of the clerks were burned. The fire advanced so rapidly
and the heat was so intense that the clerks were soon driven from their
posts. The mail had to be dragged up a steep bank after it was thrown
out of the car, and about 10 sacks were consumed, after being thrown
out, before it could be dragged up the bank.
November 1, 1886.Denver and Ogden R. P. O., train No. 7, was
wrecked at Lehi City, Utah, by the breaking of a wheel uuder forward
truck of mail apartment. The latter left the track, and before train
could be stopped the lower portion was completely stripped of runninggear. Letters were scattered, but none lost or damaged. Clerk unhurt.
November 3, 1886.New Berlin and Sidney R. P. O., train No. 25. En
gine, tender, and one coach left the track one mile north of Dolmesville, N. Y. Train delayed all night, arriving at New Berlin 11.15 next
day. No mails lost or damaged, and clerk unhurt.
November 5, 1886.Columbia and Perryville R.P. O., train No. 20, ran
through a misplaced switch one-half mile from Perryville, Md., collid
ing with a box car on siding, wrecking the engine and derailing one
coach. No injury to clerk or loss or damage to mails.
November 6, 1886.Asheville and Jarretts R. P. O., train No. 7, left
the track while rounding a curve 2 miles east of Nantahalah, N. C.,
and was thrown down an embankment 6 feet. The apartment car was
wrecked, and Postal Clerk D. M. Luther sustained serious injuries to
his back and right arm. No mail lost or damaged.
November 12, 1886.New Orleans and Marshall R. P. O., train No.
51, ran into an open switch 2 miles east of Pordoche, La., derailing en
gine and mail car. No loss or damage to mails, and clerk unhurt.
November 12, 1886. Dallas and Kemp R. P. O., train No. 1, was
wrecked 7 miles from Dallas, Tex. The mail car was badly wrecked
aud considerable mail damaged by oil and mud. None were lost, and
postal clerk escaped injury.
November 13, 1886.Hauuibal and Dennison R. P. O., traiu No. 152,
was derailed and wrecked at Clayton (Eve P. O.), Mo., by breaking of
trucks under postal car. No mails lost or damaged and no clerks in
jured.
November 14, 1886.Kansas City and Pueblo R. P. O., train No. 3,
collided with express train at Halsted, Kans., on account of failure of
air-brake. Front end of postal car broken, but mails not damaged.

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Clerk T. 0. Blankencbip jumped from the car to the frozen ground,

sustaining injuries incapacitating him for duty.
November 16, 188C.Burlington and Council Bluffs R. P. O., train
No. 4, collided with a freight train near Folsoin, Iowa, completely
wrecking mail car. No iojury to clerk or mails.
November 19, 1886.Marion and Running Water R. P. O., train No.
50, was thrown from the track 4 miles north of Scotland, Dak., caused
by breaking of pilot on locomotive. Mail car took fire from lamps, but
was soon extinguished. Two hundred pieces of mail were damaged by
fire and saturated by oil, but all was forwarded to destination. No
one hurt.
November 19, 1886.Louisville and Saint Louis R. P. O., train No. 2,
when approaching the bridge after leaving New Albany, Ind., was run
into by the Dinkey train backing off the bridge. The express and
mail apartment ;ar was telescoped, demolishing mail apartment. Post
al Clerk B. F. Bumgardner was struck in the back, on the left side,
and left arm. and was considerably injured. No mail lost or damaged.
November 20, 1886 Kansas City and Pueblo R. P. O., train No. 3,
just after leaving Burrton, Kans., the bottom of one of the lamps over
paper-rack melted off, letting wick, oil, and flame down into the papers,
destroying a few for Great Bend, Kans., and Dis. ; Spearville, Kans.,
and Dis. ; Cimarron, Kans., and Dis. ; and damaging about one sack for
same points. As soon as the accident happened the clerks stopped the
train and smothered the flames with empty tie-sacks.
November 21, 1886.Chattanooga and Meridian R. P. O., train No.
6, collided with a freight train 3 miles from Chattanooga, Teun. Mail
car was telescoped by tender of engine and badly damaged. No mails
lost or damaged and no one hurt.
November 21, 1886.Saint Paul and Bismarck R. P. O., east and west.
On the above dato the railroad depot at Sanborn, Dak., was burned,
and pouches from Sanborn, Dak., and one from Saint Paul, Minn., for
the above R. P. O., together with contents, were destroyed.
November 22, 1-86.Portland and Island Pond R. P. O. was detained
at South Paris, Me., and side-tracked until 4.40 a. m., November 23, on
account of wreck 2 miles west of South Paris, which blocked the road.
November 23, 1886.Saint Albans and North Benningtx n R. P. O. was
ditched by misplaced switch at New Haven, Vt. The engine, baggage,
and mail car left the track. No injury to clerk or loss or damage to
mails.
November 24, 1886.Cleveland and Pittsburgh R. P. O., train 41, ran
into rear end of freight train on Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad while it was taking water at Conway, Pa. Engine on train 41
was wrecked, killing fireman and injuring engineer. Postal Clerk J. E.
Herbert was thrown violently against the end of car, striking the door
knob with his back, severely injuring him, and incapaciting him for
duty. No mail lost or damaged.
November 25, 1886.Louisville and Bloomfield R. P. O. was wrecked
between Normandy and Taylorsville, Ky., by the breaking of a pair of
trucks midway of train. Mail transferred without loss or damage to
flat car and run finished to Louisville. Clerk unhurt.
November 26, 1886.Saint Louis and Atcheson R. P. O., train No. 3,
collided with a freight train near Greenwood, Mo., caused by a mistake
in the transmission of order from train dispatcher to telegraph operator
at Greenwood. Postal car, engine, and tenders of both trains, and sev
eral freight cars were wrecked. Postal clerks, F. A. Beebe, O. P. Mellor,

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L. V. Vickers, and E. Magoffin. At the time of the collision Clerks

Beebe and Magoffin were asleep in storage end of car next to the tender,
while Mellor was at work in paper ead, six feet away, and Vickers in
letter end. The tender and engine were forced through and under
postal car, breaking the latter in two at the center. Magoffin was in
stantly killed, his neck having been broken. His body was thrown 20
feet. Beebe was badly scalded on both legs, aud one shoulder was badly
bruised. The car broke in two where he was thrown, and after collision
he was suspended by the neck and shoulders. He worked Liimself
through the opeuing and fell 20 feet. Mellor was knocked down by the
tender and pinned to the floor, and was rescued by Vickers and others.
He was seriously cut and bruised. Vickers was bruised about right
hip and leg. All clerks incapacitated for duty. No mail was lost, but
a few letters damaged by oil.
November 29, 1886 Washington aud Wilmington R. P. O., train No.
27, engine and postal car left the track near Wilmington, N. 0., and
ran some distance on the ties, delaying train seven hours. No injury
to clerks or mails.
December 1, 1886.Saint Paul and Bismarck R. P. O., train No. 1, col
lided with train No. 6 just west of Muskoda, Minn., caused by negli
gence of train dispatcher. The tender of engine shot through the mail
car almost its entire length. The wreck took fire, burning all the mail
except about 100 letters. Postal Clerks C. M. Tennis and B. B. Linnou
were on duty. The latter was asleep at the time of accident. He man
aged to crawl out of the broken top, aud fainted in the snow. Exam
ination showed that his shoulder was dislocated and his head badly cut.
He was delirious for hours afterwards. Tenuis was at work at lettercase, and was no doubt killed outright and thrown against the stove.
As soon as the flames would allow, a search was instituted for his body,
but only his head aud a low bones could be found.
December 1, 1886.Asheville and Jarretts 11. P.O. was wrecked 3 miles
west of Charleston, N. C, necessitating transfer of mails to car No. 11.
No injury to clerk or mails.
December 2, 188G.Como and Gunnison R. P. O., train No. 431, was
derailed 1 miles east of Bueua Vista, Colo. Engine and mail apartmeut were turned over on their sides, and the latter completely wrecked.
Clerk-iu-Charge James F. Keenan cut his way out of the apartment
with au ax, escaping uninjured. No mail lost, but some damaged by
oil.
December 3, 1886.Asheville and Jarretts R. P. O., train No. 7, was
wrecked 1 mile east of Bushnell, N. C. No injury to clerk or loss or
damage to mails.
December 3, 1886.Skowhegan and Portland R. P. O., train No. 12.
Engine and mail car left the track near Fairfield, Me., the latter strik
ing corner of a building and turned partly over, throwing letters about
the floor. The side of the car was crushed in and the front platform
partly torn oif by tender of engine. No mail lost or damaged, aud clerk
unhurt.
December 6, 18S6.Washington and Wilmington R. P. O., train No.
62, left the track near Richmond, Va. One side of postal car crushed
in, necessitating transfer of mails. No injury to clerk or mails.
December 7, 1886.Boston, Springfield, and New York R. P. O. was
delayed at New Haven, Conn., and postal car cut out on account of
broken wheel. Mails transferred to baggage car without loss or damage.

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December 7, 1886.Washington and Wilmington R. P. O., train No.

23, locomotive, express, mail, and baggage cars left the track at south,
end of "the loug bridge " across the Potomac river at Washington, D.
C. The postal car was thrown on its side, smashing in letter case and
strewing the letters among the debris. None supposed to be lost.
Postal Clerk T. A. Hopkins was thrown against the table and sus
tained serious injury to his back, incapacitating him for duty.
December 9, 188G. Lowell and Taunton II. P. O. was delayed by de
railed freight cars between Walpolo and South Walpole, Mass. Mails
transferred without loss or damage. Clerk unhurt.
December 11, 1886.New York anil Pittsburgh R. P. O., train No. 8,
was wrecked at Turtle Creek, Pa., and mail car badly broken. No in
jury to clerks or mails.
December 14, 1886 Albuquerque and Mojave R. P. O., train No. 51,
was wrecked near Yampai Station, Arizona, derailing mail and express
apartment and one sleeper, the rear end of mail apartment being
crushed in by sleeper. No mail lost, but a few letters damaged by
water. Clerk in charge unhurt.
December 17, 1886.Greycourt and Belvidere R. P. O , train north
bound, collided with a freight traiu near Sugar Loaf, N. Y., killing fire
man. The mail car was partly demolished, but no mails lost or damaged,
and clerk unhurt.
December 18, 1886.Ottiimwa and Moberly R. P. O., train No. 8, was
derailed by misplaced switch at Glenwood Junction, Mo. Mail apart
ment was derailed and letter mail thrown out of distributing case, and
a portion slightly damaged by oil. Clerk unhurt, and completed run
in smoking car.
December 18, 1886.Bristol and Chattanooga R. P. O., train No. 4,
collided with a coal car at Knoxville, Tenn., caused by misplaced
switch. Letters were thrown out of case and badly mixed, but not
damaged. No one injured.
December 22, 18S6.Asheville and Columbia R. P. O., train No. 52,
ran off track 10 miles north of Henderson ville, N. C, badly wrecking
postal car. Mail and clerk, uninjured, arrived at Spartanburgh, S. 0.,
eleven hours late.
December 23, 1886.Erie and Pittsburgh R. P. O. Postal Clerk M.
W. Smart, while catching mail at Irish Ripple, Pa., was struck upon the
leg, betweeu the kuee and ankle, by either the lock of pouch or part of
crane, and was severely injured.
December 23, 1886. Bismarck and Glendive R. P. O., train No. 1, left
the track 3 miles west of Sims. Dak., caused by broken switch rod. The
mail car turned on its side, throwing mails over aud around the stove.
Prompt action of clerks prevented the burning of mails, only a few pa
pers being scorched. W. H. Fletcher, clerk on duty, was thrown
through the door and under the car aud dragged some distance, but
managed to dig out through the snow, aud miraculously escaped injury.
December 20, 188G.Chattanooga and Meridian R. P. O., train No. 8,
was derailed between Rising Fawn and Trenton, Ga., by a broken axle
under the tender. Mails slightly damaged by water, but none lost or
destroyed. Clerk unhurt.
D 'cember 26, 1886.Bismarck and Glendive R. P. O., trains Nos. 1
and 2. While east-bound train was standing on main track at Glen
dive, Mont., it was ran into by west bound train (some hours late), dam
aging mail cars of both trains, rendering that of the former unfit for
use. No injury to clerk or mails.

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December 27, 1886.Chattanooga and Meridian R. P. O. One leather

pouch of letters and four sacks of papers, from the above R. P. O. to
the Montgomery and Akron Junction R. P. O., were burned up in de
pot at Akron Junction, Ala., where it had been left on account of misconnection.
December 28, 1886.Turkey River and West Union R. P. O. car left
the track 4 miles west of Elk port, Iowa, wrecking the car, but doing no
damage to mail or injury to clerk.
January 1, 1887. Williamsport and Reeling R. P. O. Mail apart
ment car was thrown from the track by a defective switch, near Tamaneud, Pa., and Clerk J. M. Decker thrown violently against pouch rack,
which seriously injured his back. (This same clerk was injured in an
accident July 3, 1886, and incapacitated for duty five months.) No loss
or damage to mails.
January 1, 1887.Nebraska City and Broken Bow R. P. O. Three
tie sacks of paper mail, which had been thrown in apartment ;ar at
Nebraska City, Nebr., by depot man before the arrival of postal c jrk,
were burned. It is supposed they were too near the stove, from which
they took fire. Instructions have been issued prohibiting the placing
of mail in car before the arrival of clerk to receive it.
January 1, 1887.Macon and Opelika R. P. O., train No. 5, collided
with a freight train near Everett's Station, Q-a., in which Postal Clerk
P. M. Johnston was seriously injured. No mails were lost or damaged.
January 3, 1887.Dayton and Wellsfcon R. P. O. car jumped the
track and was wrecked 5 miles south of Jamestown, Ohio. Postal Clerk
J. II. Beck was slightly injured. Mail saved in good condition.
January 4, 1887.Boston and Albany R. P. O., train No. 14, when
approaching Mittineaguo, Mass., left the track, owing to the breaking
of a journal, and, colliding with a freight train, was wrecked. The
wreck took fire, consuming the express, baggage, and smoking cars, in
cluding all letter mail except charred remains of 1,301) letters, 800 of
which were forwarded from Spriugfleld and 500 from Boston to desti
nation. The paper mail, consisting of about 80 sacks, were almost en
tirely destroyed. No one injured.
January 4, 1887.Cinciuuati and Chattanooga R. P. O. was obliged
to suspend service for several days on account of burning of bridge at
Burnside, Ky. Cwing to the rough condition of the country no trans
fers could be made. Local service was performed each side of the
break, and through mails (North and South) were dispatched via Cin
cinnati and Nashville and Nashville and Chattanooga H. P. O's.
January 4, 1887. Baltimore and Ohio Railway, train No. 5, collided
with a fro.ght train a few miles c ist of Tifflu, Ohio. The train immedi
ately took fire, resulting in considerable loss of life, baggage, 9 pouches
and 9 tie-sacks of mail. There was no postal car in this train, it
being a through mad forwarded from Newark, Ohio, by Grafton and
Chicago R. P. O., east division.
January 4, 1S87.North Fair Haven and Sayre R. P. O., train No.
15, was thrown from the track by a broken switch 2 miles north of
Sayre, Pa., slightly damaging mail apartment. Letters and papers
were thrown from case and damaged by oil from broken lamps. Clerk
unhurt.
January 6, J 887.Cairo aud Toxarkana R. P. O., train No. 2, left the
track 1 mile south of Gilkerson, Ark. No material damage to mail
apartment, and clerk uninjured. Delayed fifteen hours.
January 7, 1887.Express train No. 5, Chicago, St. PauJ, Minneapolis
and Omaha Railway (St. Paul and Albert Lea line), collided with

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train on Minneapolis and Saint Louis Railway. Cne pouch, Minneapolis

to Kasota, Minn., and one tie-sack of paper mail, Minneapolis, Minn., to
Tracy and Pierre R. P. O., were damaged by fire, but without injury to
the mail matter contained therein.
January 7, 1887. La Fayette and Quincy R. P. O., postal car No.
238, took fire from the Baker heater between Springfield and Riverton,
III., but was extinguished by the clerks without serious damage. Two
leather pouches were burned, but no damage done to mails.
January 7, 1887.Danville and Olney R. P. O., train No. 62, was
wrecked 1 mile south of Hunt City, 111. The maraud four freight cars
left the track, but the former sustained no material injury. No one
hurt.
January 8, 1887.Chicago, Decatur, and Saint Louis R. P. O., train
No. 5, collided with a freight train a few miles south of Chicago, 111.
M. Dempsey, clerk on duty, was thrown against the paper-case and sus
tained slight injury to his back. No mails lost or damaged.
January 8, 1887.Boston, Springfield, and New York R. P. O. was
detained 2 miles south of Bridgeport, Conn., owing to draw-bar on bag
gage car having been pulled out. The car was side-tracked and train
went on without it. All connections missed east of Bridgeport.
January 10, 1887.Duluth and Eau Claire R. P. O., train iSTo. 19, left
the track 47 miles north of Eau Claire, Wis., doing no damage to mail
beyond soiling a few letters and delaying arrival at Duluth, Miun., four
hours. No one hurt.
January 10, 1S87-Port Austin and Port Huron R. P. O., train No.
3, apartment car was cut out, owing to loose wheel, at Palms, Mich.
Mail was transferred to baggage car and massed on Port Huron office,
as there was no room to work it.
January 12, 1887.Chicago and Cedar Rapids R. P. O. (night line).
While train was running at a high rate of speed, causing train to sway
more than usual, a pile of Iowa paper mail toppled over (unnoticed) and
fell against the stove, taking fire. As soon as possible fire was extin
guished, with a loss of three pieces and damaging fifteen pieces of paper
mail.
January 12, 1887.Denison and San Antonio R. P. O., train No. 154,
running at an unusual rate of speed, was wrecked at Hillsborough,
Tex., demolishing portion of mail apartment car. Clerk-in-Charge G.
B. M. Houston was seriously injured on knee-joint and incapacitated
for duty. Substitute Clerk Howe was only slightly injured. No loss
or damage to mails.
January 12, 1887.Kansas City and Memphis R. P. O., train No. 3,
collided with switch engine at Garvey, Ark., with such force that Postal
Clerk J. L. Oldham lost his balance and fell to the floor, injuring his
back and shoulders to such an extent as to unfit him for duty for six
teen days. No loss or damage to mails.
January 13, 1887. Wilmington and Jacksonville R. P.O., train No. 43,
collided with a freight train near Screven, Ga , badly wrecking both
engines. No damage to clerk or mails.
January 14, 1887.Pueblo and Silverton R. P. O., train No. 52, was
wrecked by a snow slide 3 miles south of Silverton, Colo. The postal
car was badly damaged, windows, doors, etc., being crushed in by fall
ing snow. No mails lost or damaged and postal clerk unhurt.
January 15, 1887. Montgomery and Soraerville R. P.O., train No. 18,
was wrecked between Yarborough and Navasota, Tex., and postal car
turned completely over. Clerk J. W. Simonton was thrown across the
car and considerably bruised. All mails saved.

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January 18, 1S87.New York and Chicago 11. P. O., train No. 16.
Postal Clerk 11. F. Warflcld was seriously injured while getting off train
in Grand Central depot before it stopped. lie, in some manner, slipped,
and two of his ribs were broken.
January 18, 1887.Chicago and Winona B. P. O. (night line) was
wrecked near El ray, Wis. Mail car damaged and rendered useless for
service. No injury to clerks or mails.
January 18, i887.Calmar and Chamberlain II. P. (). was thrown on
its side near Garner, Iowa, and Postal Clerk E. C. Walker slightly in
jured. Mail saved, but in bad condition.
January 20, 1887.Cauastota aud Elmira R. P. O., train No. 4. For
ward end of mail car jumped the track 4 miles eastof Cortland, N. T.,
throwing whole train off and wrecking it. No damage to mails and no
one injured.
January 22, 1887.Nashville and Saint Louis R. P. O., train No. 54,
was wrecked at Hawthorn, 111., by explosion of the boiler of locomotive,
killing engineer and fireman. The mail apartment car left the track
and landed in a field on its side, badly smashed. The interior of car
was destroyed and mails scattered in all directions, badly damaged.
Some of the paper mail destroyed by fire. Postal Clerks II. J. Clark
and A. E. Trotier were slightly injured.
January 23, 1SS7.Dallas and El Paso R. P. O., train No. 2. Mail
apartment car was boarded near Gordon, Tex., by 8 robbers, who se
cured 2S registered packages.
January 24, 1887.San Francisco and Los Angeles R. P. O. left the
track at Lathrop, Cal., aud was badly wrecked. Postal Clerk T. W.
Galley considerably bruised. No mail lost or damaged.
January 24, 1S87.Helena aud Clarendon R. P. O., train No. 2, was
wrecked at 32-mile post. Mail apartment had to be abaudoned aud
mails taken to Clarendon, Ark., ou flat car. Clerk-iu-Charge W. L.
Ilintou was considerably bruised, but not disabled. No mails lost or
damaged.
January 27, 1887.La Junta and Albuquerque R. P. O., train No. 002,
while running at a high rate of speed, was wrecked at Wallace, N. Mex.,
by collision with freight cars which had broken loose from a freight
train and were runniug "wild" down grade. No,material damage to
mail apartment. Three sacks of papers somewhatftlamaged by water,
but forwarded to destination. Postal Clerk G. A. Smith badly bruised,
but not disabled.
January 27, 18S7.Omaha and Ogden R. P. O., train No. 1, was
wrecked by a broken switch one-half mile west of Evauston, Wyo. The
mail car was totally wrecked, and some letter mail slightly damaged by
oil and snow. EE. W. Yates, clerk in charge, was severely bruised and
incapacitated for duty.
January 27, 1887.Green River aud Huntington R. P. O., train No.
502, was wrecked by snow 2 miles east of Ham's Fork, Wyo., killing
fireman and badly damaging one end of mail car. No injury to clerk
or loss or damage to mails.
January 28, 1887.Express train No. 4 went through a bridge at
Rush Station, Ky. Mail matter considerably damaged by water, and a
portion sent to Dead Letter Office. This train carries all express pouches
from Cincinnati, Lexington, etc.
January 31, 1887.Tracy aud Redfield R. P. O. was wrecked by a
broken rail 3 miles east of Altamont, Dak. J. F. Bryan, clerk ou duty,
had his head cut aud sustained injuries to his left hip, shoulders, and
back. No mail lost, but some slightly damaged.

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February 1, 1887.La Fayette and Quincy R. P. O., postal ear No.

238, took lire from explosion of defective heater while hi round-house at
La Fayette, Iud., ami the car and almost entire contents, consisting of
125 tie-sacks, with wooden tags, locks, post-marking stamps, scbemes,
and personal property of clerks, were consumed. Postal Clerk Fred.
Schultheis had recently entered the car preparatory to taking his run
out when the accident occurred, and only succeeded in saving his regis
ters and overcoat.
February 1, 1887.Billings and Helena R. P. O. train ran over a
broken rail 2 miles from Stillwater, Mont., and 4 pars went over a steep
embankment to the ice on the Yellowstone river. The mail car hung
partly over the bank, at an angle of 45 degrees, its trucks and one end
being badly smashed. The mails were thrown about the floor and were
soon covered with water from the tank, which soon froze, it being 25
degrees below zero. The mails were thawed without material damage.
Postal Clerks W. F. Zietz and M. W. Miles were slightly bruised and
suffered from the extreme cold, the former having his leet and hands
frozen.
February 2, 1887.Denver and Leadville R. P. O., train No. 401, col
lided with express train at Slaghts, Colo., wrecking mail apartment
car, but doing no damage to mails or injury to clerk. Mails trans
ferred and taken as far as Como, where mail train was abandoned.
February 4, 1887.Saint Albans and Boston R. P. O. (night line)
was wrecked at Woodstock, Vt. No injury to clerks or damage to
mails.
February 4, 1887.Omaha and McCook II. P. O. train collided with
a freight train one-half mile west of Kenesaw, Nebr. The letter case
end of postal car was broken in and mails badly scattered and about 50
letters soaked in oil. J. M. Butler and F. D. Spencer, clerks on duty,
were slightly bruised.
February 5, 1887.Greenville and Columbus R. P. O. Harry Dixon,
railway postal clerk, while attempting to make catch at Stinson, Ga.,
fell from the car. His forehead struck some hard object and his skull
was broken, from which he afterwards died.
February 5, 1887.Des Moines and Cainesville R. P. O. car was bad
ly wrecked near^ Norwalk, Iowa, and service performed in passenger
car between Osceola, Iowa, and Gainesville, Mo. No injury to clerk or
loss or damage to mails.
February 8, 1887.Greenwood Lake and New York R. P. O. was run
itito by an ice train of 18 cars at Midvale Station, N. J., the engine of
ice train crushing into rear end of postal car. G. W. Shaw clerk on
duty^ jumped from the car and escaped with a few slight bruises. Mails
uninjured.
February 9, 1887. Butte City and Ogden R. P. O., train No. 001, was
wrecked by a broken rail near Pleasant Valley, Idaho. Postal car had
to be abandoned and mails were transferred without loss or damage to
baggage car, arriving at Butte City, Mont., twenty-two hours late.
Clerk unhurt.
February 9, 1887.West Wiustead and Bridgeport R. P. O. broke
a wheel while running between Beacon Falls and Sejmour, Conn. Pos
tal car left at Seymour and mails transferred to freight car.
February 10, 1887.Cleveland and Pittsburgh R. P. O. train went
through bridge, which had been washed away by high water, near Newburgb, Ohio. Postal Clerks S. H. Dawson and A. II. Smith were
slightly bruised. No mail lost or damaged.
February 11, 1887.Kansas City and Pueblo R, P. O. Engine of
train No. 4 was derailed near Lawrence, Kans. Postal car turned on

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its side ami was badly wrecked, both platforms and ends being broken
in. Fire escaped from the stove, but mails were not damaged nor
clerks injured.
February 11, 1887.Ottawa and Emporia R. P. O., train No. 62, was
derailed by broken flange 1 mile west of Quenemo, Kans. Ho material
damage to mail apartment, and clerk unhurt. Mail considerably dam
aged by oil, but all forwarded to destination.
February 11, 1887. Frankfort and Saint Louis E. P. O., train No. 12,
was wrecked 2 miles west of Fancher, 111., by mail-apartment car jump
ing the track and rolling down a 20 foot embankment. The car was
badly damaged ; 5 canvas sacks damaged by lire, but mail saved, only
a few pieces injured by water and coal dust. Postal clerk slightly
bruised.
February 11, 1887.Kane and Callery R. P. O. car left the track on
account of a broken trestle (a tree having fallen across it just before
the train arrived), 3 miles south of Sheffield Junction, Pa,, overturning
the car and slightly injuring Postal Clerk W. S. Copley. Mails were
badly scattered, and 2G letters damaged by oil. The car took fire, burn
ing the overcoat and uniform of the postal clerk, but was extinguished
without further damage.
February 12, 1887.Chattanooga and Macon R. P. O. train ran into
an open switch at Varnell Station, Ga., Postal Clerk John Rooney was
in the act of catching the mail and had the handle of catcher in his
hand when it struck his collar bone, considerably injuring him and in
capacitating him for duty five days.
February 12, 1887. North Judson and Streator R. P. O. train ran
into a was-hout 9 miles east of Momence, 111., aud near a flag station
called Liineville (u. o.), Ind. The engine passed over, but the postalcar was derailed aud badly damaged. Mails were transferred to engine
without loss or damage and worked to Kankakee, 111., where postal car
was procured and run completed. No one hurt.
February 17, 1887.Pueblo and Silverton R. P. O. One of the apart
ment cars of the above R. P. O., in charge of express messenger, with
entire contents, consisting of mail, baggage, and, express, was burned
near Colorado Springs, Colo., caused by derailment of train by wind
storm. No clerks run on that. portion of Denver and Rio Grande Rail
way between Denver and Pueblo, Colo., and mails are put in charge of
express messenger.
February 17, 1887.Denver and Lcadville R. P. O., train No. 401
(west bound), was derailed by wind 10 miles from Denver, Colo., and
entire train, except engine, went over an embankment. The rear coach
was burned. All passengers wounded. Railway Postal Clerk D. M.
Morrison was injured on head and back and incapacitated for duty. Mail
apartment took fire, but was extinguished aud all mails saved, a portion
being damaged by oil and water.
February 17, 1887. Denver and Leadville R. P. O., train 402 (east
bound), was derailed by wind near Como, Colo., the coaches rolling over
and a number of passengers seriously injured. Mail apartment went
down an embankment, but no mails lost or damaged, and clerk unhurt.
February 17, 1857. Butte City and Ogden R. P. O., train No. 602,
ran off track at an open switch in the yards at Pocatello, Idaho, badly
wrecking mail car, which had to bo abandoned, and mails were trans
ferred, without loss or damage, to baggage car. Clerk unhurt.
February 17, 1887.Chicago and West Liberty R. P. O., train No. 12,
ran into rear end of train 2, which was standing at Bureau, 111. The
tender of engine crushed through and into mail car the distance of 10

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feet. No mail damaged, but 100 letters soiled by oil aud water. Clerk
H. S. Morgridge slightly bruised.
February 24, 1887.Whatcom and Seattle R. P. O. (steamboat mail
service). Iu sending pouch of mail ashore at Sehome, from Whatcom,
Wash., it accidentally fell overboard and was lost. Pouch contained
about a half dozen letters.
February 26, 1887.Saint Albans and Ogdensburgh E. P. O. collided
with a freight train 3 miles east of Ohamplain, N. Y. No injury to
clerk or loss or damage to mails. Delayed twenty-four hours.
February 26, 1887.Grafton and Chicago It. P. O. collided with a
freight train at West Zanesville, Ohio. Postal car considerably dam
aged. No loss or damage to mails, and clerks escaped uninjured.
February 26, 1887. Albuquerque and Mojave R. P. O., train No. 52,
ran into a burned bridge one half mile west of Needles, Cal , killing
engineer, lireman, and 6 passengers, and badly wrecking mail car, which
turned over and took fire ; 250 packages of letter mail, 20 empty pouches,
30 sacks of paper mail, 100 empty tie-sacks, and 8 registered packages
were destroyed; 4 sacks of paper mail (partly filled) and 5 packages of
letters were saved. Postal Clerk E. L. Pippin was wedged fast in the
debris of mail apartment, engine, and express car, and was chopped
out by passengers. He was unconscious for several hours after being
taken from the wreck, having sustained serious injuries, from which he
has never recovered.
February 27, 1887.Kansas City and Pueblo E. P. O., train No. 101.
On account of overloaded car, a canvas, containing Kansas City, Mo.,
daily papers, toppled over and fell upon the stove (after leaving Scranton, Kaus.) and caught fire. Clerks were compelled to throw the sack
from the car door in order to save the other mail. The sack was de
stroyed.
February 27, 1887.Kansas City aud Denver E. P. O., train No. 202,
collided with a freight train near Wallace, Kaus. The postal car was
badly damaged by freight car being forced through forward end. No
injury to clerks or loss or damage to mails.
February 27, 18S7.Atlanta and Birmingham R. P. O., train No. 51,
was run into by express train at Oakdale, Ga., crippling both engines.
Postal Clerk A. A. Blake jumped from his car aud escaped material
injury. No mails lost or damaged.
February 28, 1887.Cameron and Atkinson E. P. O., train No. 64,
was wrecked at the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific crossing, near Saint
Joseph, Mo. The mail apartment turned on its side and was badly
wrecked. Postal Clerk J. R. Polk was thrown on the stove aud had
three ribs broken, and otherwise internally injured, from which he has
never recovered. No mails were lost or damaged.
March 4, 1887.La Junta and Albuquerque R. P. O., train No. 602,
ran into a burning bridge 4 miles east of Wagon Mound, N. Mex.
The engine, express, mail apartment, and one passenger coach were
consumed by fire. Eight hundred packages of letters, 60 sacks of
papers, 1 sealed sack of mail from the Republic of Mexico, 24 regis
tered packages, 6 through registered pouches, and 2 inner registered
sacks were destroyed. Postal Clerk F. H. Clement was thrown violent ly
to one end of the car, but was not seriously injured.
March 5, 1887.Saint Louis and Texarkana E. P O., train No. 603,
ran into a washout at Joachin creek, 39 miles south of Saint Louis,
Mo. The postal car followed the engine in a plunge of 25 feet into a
swift current of water. The forward end of storage car and 8 feet of
right side of forward end were torn away; the water poured in with great

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velocity, washing away letter end of car. Clerk J. W. McCullougu

was thrown from the letter case to pouch rack ; recovering, he knocked
out upper part of door with au ax and climbed on top of car. Clerks
E. L. Shaffer and S. F. liyau were partially stunned, but succeeded
in breaking out a window and escaped to top of car, which was now
submerged in water to the depth of 8 feet, and a swift current rush
ing through it carrying everything before it. The clerks were in this
position for 1 J hours, when they were rescued by two farmers. At time
of accident there were 700 packages of letters, 180 sacks of papers, 5
through registered pouches, and 14 registered packages in the car. A
portion of this mail was recovered, but major part was either washed
away or buried under mud and d6bris. Clerks were disabled and in
capacitated for a number of days. McCullougb. received a severe blow
in the eye, a sprained ankle and elbow, and numerous cuts and bruises.
Shaffer received injury to side and cuts and bruises. Ryan had chin
cut open, several teeth knocked out, and numerous cuts and bruises.
March 5, 1887.Chattanooga and Atlauta R. P. O., train No. 11, was
backing in on side track at Marietta, Ga., when it was run into by No.
12, damaging both engines, but doing no injury to mail apartment,
mails, or clerk.
March 7, 1887.Rouse's Point and Albany R. P. O., train No. 4, left
the track at Crown Point, N. Y., and plunged d jwu an embankment.
Postal Clerk T. H. Rouse bruised. A lew letters slightlv damaged by
oil.
March 7, 1887. - Quincy and Kansas City R. P. O., train No. 3, was
wrecked near Mooresville, Mo., by breaking of axle under tender of en
gine. Mail car derailed and letter mail thrown from case, but none
lost or damaged. Postal Clerk W. T. O'Bryaut slightly cut and bruised,
but not disabled.
March 8, 18S7.Hightstown and Philadelphia R. P. O. train was de
railed and wrecked at New Sharon, N. J., and Postal Clerk A. A. Per
due was burned up iu his car, together with the mails and all the
property of the Department.
March 12, 18S7.Texarkaua and Houston R. P. O. train No. 453,
was wrecked 5 miles north of N^chesville, Tex. Engine, mail, and
express car left the track, but clerk in charge was unhurt. No mails
lost or damaged.
March 12, 18S7. Hightstown and Philadelphia R. P. O. train was
wrecked by brokeu rail one mile north of New Egypt, N. J. No injury
to clerk or damage to ui'iils.
March 14, 18S7.Pittsburgh and Saint Louis R. P. O., train No. 7
(fast mail), ran through an open switch at Fernwood, Ohio, and was
wrecked. The postal cars were turned over and somewhat damaged.
No mails lost or damaged nor clerks injured.
March 16, 1S87.Syracuse, Auburn, and Rochester R. P. O., train
No. 14, while rounding a curve near the depot at Geneva, N. Y., collided
with a freight train pulling out ou same track. The-tender of engine
s^e in the end of mail car No. 3. Clerk F. A. Holmes was badly cut
on the fore and back of his head and had his arm wrenched. Clerk
G. W. Smith had left arm and wrist badly bruised. No mail lost, but
some damaged by oil and water.
March 10, 1887.Canastota and Elmira R. P. O. train was badly
wrecked between Park aud Erin, N. Y. The mail car was thrown from
the track against a stump, which broke a hole through its side. Clerk
J. K. Holly was slightly bruised on the arm and hip by being thrown
across the car. Some mail damaged by oil, but noue lost.

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March 22, 18S7.La Junta and Albuquerque R. P. O., train No. 601,
collided with a construction train between Fulton and Rowe, N. Mex.
Mail car was wrecked and left at Albuquerque, N. Mex., for repairs.
Railway Postal Clerk E. Deeds was disabled for several days from
shock. No mails lost or damaged.
March 22, 1887.Bethlehem and Philadelphia R, P. O., train No. 14,
collided with a freight train near Lansdale Junction, Pa. Clerk C. C.
Reitf was imprisoned in the car by trunks from baggage apartment,
but made his escape uninjured. No mails lost or damaged.
March 23, 18s7.Salamanca and Kent R. P. O. ran through a mis
placed switch on entering Salamanca, N. Y., and collided with a freight
train on side track. The mail car was totally demolished, and Clerks
J. C. Devine and E. T. Metcalf were seriously injured. Paper mail
badly damaged, but not lost.
March 30, 1887.Goodwater and Opelika R. P. O. While Postal
Clerk John T. Iloltzclaw was at the post-office in Opelika, Ala., regis
tering his arrival, the car took fire from the stove, and three canvas sacks
and one leather pouch were destroyed. No letters were lost, but paper
mail, principally Atlanta Constitution, was badly damaged, and some
defaced and destroyed.
April 1, 1887.Saint Louis, Moberly, and Kausas Citv R. P. O., train
No. 11, collided with a freight train near Ferguson, Mo. One end of
postal car was knocked in and mail in letter case scattered on the floor.
Mails transferred without loss or damage and clerks uninjured.
April 2, 1887.Ogden and San Francisco R. P. O., train No. 2, de- 1
scending the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at a high
rate of speed, the engine left track on account of a broken flange 3 miles
east of Auburn, Cal., and dashed into the bank of the cut. The postal
car was literally torn to pieces. Clerk C. W. Gurney was slightly
bruised about the shoulder, arms, body, and left arm rendered useless
for some time. Clerk J. W. Stevenson was cut over left eye, on right
cheek, and on both legs, the left one being badly scalded. Some mail
damaged by steam and dirt, but none lost.
April 4, 1887.Palestine and San Antonio R. P. O., train No. 503,
was derailed 3 miles south of Hearne, Tex., turning over one coach and
injuring several passengers. Trucks were forced from under mail apart
ment, but mails not damaged nor clerk injured.
April 4, 18S7.Spartanburgh and Augusta R. P. O. was wrecked 2
miles from Spartanburgh, S. C, killing fireman and injuring engineer.
The mail car badly damaged, but no injury to clerk or loss or damage
to mails.
April 0, 1887.Burnet and Austin R. P. O., train No. 1, was derailed
near Austin, Tex., by running over a cow. Fireman was killed and
engineer and several passengers seriously injured. No mails damaged
and clerk unhurt.
April 7, 187.Atchison and Lenora R. P. O. (east bound). Frank
McNuIty, railway postal clerk, while standing in the door of his car
looking towards rear end of train, was struck by a bridge one-half mile
east of Clyde, Kans., and knocked from his car into the stream. He
sustained a fracture of petrous portion of right temporal bone, produc
ing concussion of the brain, from which he has never recovered.
April 7, 1887.Auburn and Freeville R. P. O., train No. 24, was
wrecked by 5 freight cars in the train leaving track near Asbury Station,
N. Y. No iujury to clerk or damage to mails.
April 7, 1887.Saint Paul and Des Moines R. P. O., train No. 1, ran
into stock which were crossing track between New Richmond and

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Waseca, Minn., badly wrecking mail car, slightly bruising Postal Clerk
John Kelley. No mail lost, but some damaged.
April 10, 1887.Denver and Ogden E. P. O., train No. 7, ran into a
landslide near Delta, Colo., throwing engine and tender into the Gunni
son river. Mail apartment was badly wrecked, but mails not damaged.
Clerk unhurt.
April 12, 1887.Terre Haute, Washington, and Evansville R. P. O.,
train No. 10, was wrecked near Saline City, Ind. Engine and mail apart
ment car left track and went down an embankment, the latter turning
bottom up and badly damaged. Clerk J. B. Wallace slightly bruised.
Mail slightly damaged; none lost.
April 16, 1887. Albuquerque and Los Angeles E. P. O., train No. 51,
wrecked by a broken flange one mile east of Ash Fork, Ariz., com
pletely wrecking mail apartment. Clerk A. D. Gogiu had his nose
broken, his eye badly injured, and otherwise cut and bruised, beiug in
capacitated for duty ninety days. No mails lost, but considerably
damaged by blood.
April 17, 1887.Texarkana and El Paso E. P. O., train No. 2, was
derailed and wrecked 6 miles west of Dallas, Tex. The axle broke
under mail apartment, letting it down on the rails and throwing letters
from case, but none materially damaged. Clerk unhurt.
April 20, 1887.Albuquerque and Los Angeles E. P. O., train No. 51,
wrecked 3 miles east of Challender, Ariz. Mail apartment derailed
and slightly damaged. No injury to clerk or loss or damage to mails.
Train delaved fourteen hours.
April 20, 1887.Texarkana and El Paso E. P. O., train No. 3, was
wrecked 11 miles west of Big Springs, Tex., caused by breaking of
axle under mail apartment, derailing entire train. Mails scattered, but
none lost or damaged, and clerk unhurt.
April 22, 1887.Texarkana and Waco R. P. O., train No. 1, wrecked
by collision, 1 mile east of Mount Pleasant, Tex. One end of mail
apartment crushed in and badly damaged. No i.yury to clerk or loss
or damage to mails.
April 25, 1887. Dayton and Ironton R. P. O. train jumped track near
Gallia Furnace, Ohio, and went into a ditch. The contents of stove were
thrown over mail matter, which took fire ; 5 pouches and 6 tie sacks more
or less destroyed. Registers saved. Clerk L. J. Marshall considerably
bruised.
April 20, 1S87.Kansas City and New Kiowa R. P. O., train No. 4,
was wrecked near Cambridge, Kans., by derailment of tender. The
mail apartment was turned on its side and badly damaged. Mails badly
scattered, some damaged by oil, but all supposed to have been saved.
Clerks uninjured.
April 27, 1887.Deming and Los Angeles R. P. O., train No. 20,
when near Papago Station, 0 miles east of Tucson, Ariz., was stopped
by robbers, who began firing shots into the postal and express cars from
both sides of the train, five of which entered the postal car, one strik
ing the lamp and extinguishing the light. They then compelled the
engineer and fireman to gain them admission to the postal and express
cars by threatening to blow them up with giant powder. Substitute
Clerk C. S. True was in charge of the postal car. The robbers first
took his personal valuables, then asked for the registered matter. Clerk
True, in order to save the inner registered sack from Deming to Colton,
and the through registered pouch from Saint Louis to Los Angeles, ,
showed them a drawer in which he had placed some of his local regis
ters; the ruse proved a success, for the pouch and sack were not dis

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863

turbed. After compelling thepostal clerk, express messenger, and train

employes to remain behind, they ran the train 7 miles down the road.
When the robbers had left it was found that six registered packages
had been tampered with, from four of which the entire contents had
been taken. The letter mail had been scattered about the car, but
none had been destroyed as far as could be learned.
May 2, 1887.Columbia and Perryville E. P. O., train No. 23, ran
into rear end of a freight train 1 mile south of Creswell Station, Pa.
Postal Clerk G. W. Schroeder was thrown 10 feet through the entrance
of mail room into baggage apartment, striking against a partition and
falling on the express safe, resulting in bad bruises on left leg and both
arms. No mail lost or damaged.
May 2, 1887.Washington and Wilmington E. P. O., train No. 23. A
wheel under postal car 302 broke at Staples, Va., tearing out floor of
car and destroying the wardrobe. No injury to clerks. Mails trans
ferred without loss or damage.
May 2, 18S7.Albuquerque and Los Angeles E. P. O., train No. 1,
was derailed 3 mileswest of Fort Wingate, N.Mex., and mail apartment
completely wrecked. No mail lost or materially damaged. Postal
Clerk P. H. Blades somewhat injured, but not disabled. Substitute
Clerk J. O. Connell slightly bruised. Delayed twenty-four hours.
May 4, 18S7.Oneida and New York E. P. O., train No. 2, collided
with a gravel train 1 J miles north of West Point, N. Y., badly wreck
ing two express cars and front end of mail apartment. No mails lost
or damaged. Clerk unhurt.
May 4, 1887.Albuquerque and Los Angeles E. P. O., train No. 2,
ran into a burned bridge 20 miles east of Daggett, Cal., wrecking nearly
entire train. Mail apartment was thrown across the track and badly
damaged. Postal Clerk Pierce B. Green was injured about head and
shoulders and incapacitated for duty. No mails lost, but some dam
aged by oil. Arrived at Albuquerque, N. Mex., twenty-six hours late.
May 7, 1887.Omaha and Atchison E. P. O., train No. 4, collided with
a freight train at Delta, Nebr. Postal Clerk A. F. Gratigny was thrown
under paper table somewhat bruised. No mails lost or damaged.
May 8, 1887.Texarkana and El Paso E. P. O., train No. 4, was
wrecked between Pecos and Mouahan, Tex., by the breaking of tracks
under fruit car. Mail apartment was derailed and turned over. Con
siderable mail saturated with oil, but none lost. Clerk unhurt.
May 1 1, 1887.Williamsport and Eeading E. P.O. Train ran into
rear end of freight, which stood on main track, 1 mile north of White
Deer Mills, Pa. The baggage end of mail apartment was broken and
Clerk J. M. Decker was considerably bruised. No mail damaged.
May 12, 1887.La Junta and Albuquerque E. P. O., train No. 602, was
wrecked 5 miles north of Cerrillos, N. Mex., by breaking of axle under
tender of engine. The break beams on mail apartment were broken
and trucks knocked from under car. Mails scattered and some slightly
damaged, but none lost. Train delayed twenty-four hours. Clerk un
hurt.
May 12, 1887.New York ond Pittsburgh E, P. O., train No. 6, col
lided with a box car near Bellewood, Pa., breaking in front end and
demolishing postal car No. 19. No mails lost or damaged, and clerks
unhurt.
May 13, 1887.West Point and Mobile E. P. O., train No. 2, collided
with a freight engine near Waynesborough, Miss. Postal car badly
demolished and mails considerably damaged by oil and water, but none
lost. Clerk 0. W. Bell was somewhat injured and incapacitated for
duty.

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May 14, 1S87.Columbus, Midland City, and Cincinnati Ii. P. O.. train
No. lOSJumped tlie track 3 miles from Cincinnati, Ohio, and was wrecked.
Mail apartment car considerably damaged, but mails in good condition.
Clerk uninjured.
May 15, 1887.La Crosse and Woonsocket B. P. O , train No. 4, ran
through an open switch at Ramsey, Dak., and was derailed. Postal
Clerk Thaddeus Wilkins, who was off duty and asleep, was thrown from
his bunk and slightly injured. No mail lost or damaged.
May 17, 1887. Hannibal and Gilmore E. P.O., train No. 2, was wrecked
near Bowling Green, Mo., by derailment of engine and baggage car.
No material damage to mails or mail apartment, and clerk was uninjured.
May 17, 1887.Monmouth Junction and Manasquan E. P. O., train
No. 387, collided with a passenger train near Teunaut, N. J. The tender
of engine crushed into mail apartment and considerable mails damaged
by water, but all forwarded to destination. Clerk D. B. Stevens slightly
bruised.
May 17, 1887.Kansas City and Pueblo E. P. O., train No. 3, was de
railed and wrecked by cattle at Booneville, Colo. The postal car was
badly damaged. No injury to clerks or mails.
May 19, 1887.Council Bluffs and Moberly E. P. O., train No. 8, was
wrecked by a misplaced switch near Burlington Junction, Mo. Mail
apartment turned partly over and mails scattered, but none lost or
damaged. Clerk unhurt.
,
May 20, 1SS7.Nashville and Chattanooga E. P. O., train No. 0, col
lided with a freight train 2 miles from Chattanooga, Tenn., and had to
be abandoned. Mails transferred without loss or damage to train No.
2. Postal Clerk S. L. Mason considerably bruised.
May 21, 1887.Albany and Binghamtou E. P. O., train No. 1, collided
with a working train near Osborne Hollow, N. Y. One end of mail
apartment was demolished and Postal Clerk Oscar Wendell was thrown
against pouch rack, his head going through the window glass in the
door. However he escaped with slight bruises. No mail damaged.
May 26, 1887.Fernandina and Orlando E. P. O., train No. 7, ran
through an open switch 2 miles south of Ocala, Fla., derailing train and
turning mail car over into the ditch. No injury to clerk or loss or dam
age to mails.
May 27, 1887.Texarkaua and El Paso E. P. O., train !No. 3, was
wrecked by an imperfect rail one-half mile west of Park, Tex. No mails
lost or damaged. Clerk E. W. Turner jumped from his car and sprained
his ankle, incapacitating him for duty.
May 29, 1887.Brunswick and Albany E. P. O., train No. 2, jumped
the track 22 miles east of Albany, Ga. Clerk J. W. White had his
hands severely cut by broken glass, necessitating his absence from duty
for several days. No mail lost or damaged.
May 31, 188*7.Cleveland and Cincinnati E. P. O., train No. 9, collided
with a freight train at Osborn, Ohio. Postal car was thrown off track
at right angles, the engine crushing in its side and wrecking it. Letter
mail was considerably damaged by water and steam, also beer from
one of the freight cars. Clerks uninjured.
June 1, 1887.Grafton and Chicago E. P. O., train No. 9, was run into
at Mansfield, Ohio, by a Pittsburgh, Fort Wayue and Chicago engine.
Postal car badly damaged and abandoned at Chicago Junction, Ohio.
No injury to clerks or loss or damage to mails.
June 4, 1887.Texarkana and El Paso E. P. O., train No. 4. Mail
apartment entered by masked men 2 miles east of Benbrook Station,
Tex., and 3 registered packages taken. Forty-seven registers, which

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had been secreted by Postal Clerks Richard Griffin and R. T. Skiles,

were not found by the robbers.
June 4, 1887. Butte City and Ogden R. P. O., train No. G01, ran into
a herd of cattle which were upon the track at Divide, Mont., ditching
engine, mail, and express cars. The mail car was a complete wreck,
and took fire, but was extinguished without damage to mails. Clerk
uninjured.
June 10, 1887.Cairo and Texarkana R. P. O., train No. 2, was wrecked
near Jonesborough, Ark. Coaches and mail apartment left the track
and rolled down an embankment 7 feet high. Clerk S. C. Reynolds
slightly injured. All mails saved, but damaged by oil.
June 12, 1887.Shreveport and Houston R. P. O., train No. 1, was
wrecked 18 miles north of Houston, Tex. Mail apartment badly dam
aged, but mails not injured. Clerk unhurt.
June 17, 1887.Chattanooga and Meridian R. P. O., train No. 5, ran
through an open switch at Tuscaloosa, Ala., badly wrecking mail car
and damaging the mails. Postal Clerks John A. Thomas and B. T.
Johnson considerably hurt.
June 18, 1887.Denison and San Antonio R. P. O., train No. 153, ran
over a cow while entering the yards at Taylor, Tex., derailing mail
apartment, which collided with a freight car on side track and was bad
ly damaged, the sides being crushed in. Clerks G. B. M. Houston
and R. Bernhard were both slightly bruised. No mail lost or damaged.
June 21, 1887.Wilmington and Jacksonville R. P. O., train No. 43,
was derailed and car turned over between New Roads and Rantowls,
S. C. No mail destroyed, but a few papers slightly damaged by oil.
Clerks unhurt.
June 21, 1887.Cairo and Poplar Bluff R. P. O., train No. 682, was
wrecked 1 mile east of Essex, Mo., by a tree which had fallen across
the track. No mails lost or damaged, and clerk unhurt.
June 22, 1887.Baltimore and Grafton R. P. O., train No. 6, was
wrecked by a broken rail 3 miles east of Terra Alta, W. Va. Whole
train, except engine, left the track, and postal car (No. 15) was thrown
down an embankment 40 feet, turning completely over in its descent.
Clerk W. H. Wiley, was cut on the head and injured about the body.
Clerk M. B. Domer had his arm seriously injured. Clerk H. C. Worthington was injured about the hips. Mail all saved, but some letters
slightly damaged.
June 24, 1887.Cairo and Poplar Bluff R. P. O., train No. 681, collided
with a stock train at Rodney's, Missouri (n. o.). The engine and front
end of mail car were badly damaged, but no mail lost or destroyed, and
clerk in charge uninjured.
June 24, 1887. Temple and Ballinger R. P. O., train No. 13, was
wrecked by cattle 5 miles east of Goldthwaite, Tex. Mails transferred,
without loss or damage, to caboose. No one hurt.
June 29, 1887.Palestine and Laredo R. P. O., train No. 503, was
wrecked 1 mile south of McNeil Station, Tex., engine and mail
apartment leaving the track. Postal Clerk M. Volts jumped from the
car and was slightly injured about the feet and ankles. No mails lost
or damaged.
June 30, 1887.Dresden and Cincinnati R. P. O., train was wrecked
2 miles west of Zanesville, Ohio. Mail apartment car was thrown down
an embankment and had to be abandoned, and mails were transferred,
without loss or damage, to open car. Clerk slightly bruised.
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RECAPITULATION.

Total casualties
Killed
Seriously injured
Slightly injured

244
5
45
72

Recapitulation of catualties in the Railway Mail Sercice from 1875 to 1837.

Year ended June 30

Total Nnniherof Clerks Clerks Clerks

sli)
number of casualties.
< killed. seriously
injured.
clerks.
2.238
2,415
2. 500
2, 008
2. U09
2,946
3, 177
3, 570
8.855
8,963
4. 387
4, 573
4.851

1876
1877
1878
187
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1883
1888
1887

(*)
(*)

(*)
(*)
35
H
b2
83
111
154
UN
111
244

C)
4
8
U
15
a
xa
42
60
65
co
72

"Not reported.

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OF THK

THIRD ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL

TO THK
POSTMASTER-GENERAL
KOK THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1887.

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REPORT
OF THE
THIRD

ASSISTANT

POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Post-Office Department,
Office of Third Assistant Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. 0., November 5, 1887.
Sir : In the following report of the operations of this office for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, which I have the honor to submit, the
facts are given from personal knowledge for only a portion of the year
that which is comprehended in the period from April 1, 1887, the date
of my appointment, to June 30 ; but 1 take pleasure in saying that I
have found the system uuder which the office has been conducted to be
so excellent, and tho manner in which the business is performed to be
so systematic and correct, that I am able to present the report with
the same confidence that I should feel if my incumbency had extended
over the whole year.
In submitting this report 1 beg leave to refer particularly to the tables
appended to it, which, containing as they do some of the essential parts
of the report in condensed statistical form, are worthy of special atten
tion. The following is a list of them :
No. 1. Explanation of estimates of appropriations for the office of the Third Assist
ant Postmaster-General for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
No. 2. Statement showing itemized appropriations for the service of the Post-Office
Department for the fiscal year ending Juno 30, 1887, and the expenditures made out
of the same.
No. 3. Statement exhibiting the receipts and expenditures, under appropriate heads,
by quarters, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887, compared with the receipts and
expenditures of the fiscal years ending June 30, 1385, and June 30, 1886.
No. 4. Statement showing receipts and disbursements at Treasury depositories dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887.
No. 5. Statement showing the issue in detail of all the several kinds of adhesive
postage-stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and postal cards for the
liscal year ending June 30, 1887.
No. 6. Statement showing tho issue of postage stamps, stamped envelopes, news
paper wrappers, and postal cards, by denominations, for the fiscal vear ending June
30,1887.
.
*
"
No. 7. Statement showing tho increase in the issues of postage-stamps, stamped
envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and postal cards for the year ending June 30, 1887,
as compared with those of the previous year.
No. 8. Value of postage-stamps issued by fiscal years from their introduction to
June 30, 1887.
No. 9. Statement, by fiscal years, of the issues of stamped envelopes from their in
troduction to June 30, 1887.
No. 10. Statement, by fiscal years, of the number of postal cards issued from their
introduction to Juno 30, 1887.
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No. 11. Comparative statement of second-class matter mailed at first-class postoffices, 1885-'86 and 1886-'S7.
No. 12. Statement sho wing the number of registered letters and parcels transmitted
through the mails from each of the soveral States and Territories in the United States
during the fiscal year ending Juno 30, 1687.
No. 13. Statement showing the iucrease of registered let ters and parcels upon which
fees were collected at thirty of the leading cities during tho fiscal year ending June
30, 1887, over the number registered during the preceding year.
No. 14. Statement showing tho operations of the registry system at the cities of
New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Saint Louis, and Washington during the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1687.
No. 15. Statement showing the number and value of registered letters and parcels
carried for the several Executive Departments during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1887.
No. 16. Statement showing the operations of the special-delivery system during the
year ending September 30, 1687.
No. 17. Contract for furnishing registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter en
velopes during the fiscal year ending Juno 30, 1888.
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS.
ContiuuiDg the excellent plan inaugurated by my predecessor, I pre
sent the following condensed statements of the financial operations of
the Department, not only for tbe past fiscal year, but for the two prior
years, the object of taking in these two years being to include in the
statements all expenditures made on account of each year subsequent
to its termination, and consequently not included, except by way of es
timation, in any previously published statement. In this respect the
statements differ from the Auditor's statements, as well as in the fact
that they include, as a part of the cost of the postal service, amounts
earned by the Pacific railroad companies in the transportation of the
mails, which, under the law, instead of being paid in money, are certi
fied to the Secretary of the Treasury for credit in the accounts between
the Government and the companies.
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1885.
REVENUE.
1. Ordinary postal revenue
2. Receipts from money-order business

$42,151,910.53
408,933.30

Gross revenue

42,560,843.83

EXPENDITURES AND LIABILITIES.

Expenditures :
From July 1, 1884, to September 30, 1885
849, 317, 188. 41
From October 1, 1*5, to September 30, 1886
189, 149. 15
From October 1, 1886, to September 30, 1887
26, 811. 99
49.533, 149.55
Liabilities :
Am. omit of outstanding liabilities for
various objects on account of tho
year
1,639.10
Amount payable to Pacifio railroads
under decision of the Supreme
Court
.
247,830.44
249,469.54
49.782,619.09
Deficiency in revenue

7,221,775.26

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COST OF POSTAL SERVICE.

Amount of expenditures and liabilities as above
Obligations certified to Secretary of the Treasury
for credit to Pacific railroads, from July 1, 1884,
to September 30, 1885
From October 1, 1885, to September 30, 1866
From October 1, 1836, to September 30, 1887

$49, 788, 619. 09

$1, 340,226. 83
3, 980. 01
544. 68
1,344,752. 12

Less amount erroneously certified as appears by de

cision of the Supreme Court, and transferred to
outstanding liabilities, as above

247, 830. 44
1,096,921.68

Total cost of service

50, 879, 540. 77

Excess of total cost of postal service over revenue

8,318, 696. 94

The receipts were $7,221,775.26, or 14.5 per cent., less tbau the ex
penditures and outstanding liabilities, and $8,318,696.94, or 16.3 per
cent., less than the total cost of the postal service, inclusive of the amount
certified to the Secretary of the Treasury for mail transportation on
Pacific railroads.
Compared with the previous fiscal year, there was a decrease of $756,659.15, or 1.7 per cent., in the receipts ; an increase of $2,522,694.05, or
5.3 per cent., in the expenditures and liabilities; and au increase, also,
of $2,269,998.86, or 4.6 per cent., in the estimated total cost of the serv
ice.
Fiscal Year E.vdixo Ju.ve 30, 18?G.
REVENUE.
1. Ordinary postal revenue
2. Revenue from money-order business

$43,597,871.08
350,551.87

Total gross receipts

Deduct amount charged to bad dobts

43,948,422.95
12, 174. 25

Leaves total revenue

43, 936, 248. 70

EXPENDITURKS AND LIABILITIES.

Expenditures :
From July 1, 1885, to September 30, 1886
$50, 627, 553. 37
From October 1, 1886, to September 30, 1837 ...
211, 881. 50
50,839,434.87
Liabilities :
Estimated amount of outstanding
indebtedness for various objects
on account of the year
f2,500. 00
Amount due for transportation on
Pacifio railroads, for which no ap
propriation was made
251, 101. 61
253,601.61
51,093,036.48
Deficiency in revenue

7, 156, 787. 78

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COST OK POSTAL SERVICE.

Amount of expenditures and liabilities as above

Amount certified to the Secretary of the Treasury
for credit to Pacific railroads, from July 1, 1885, to
September 30, 188G
From October 1, 1886, to September 30, 1887

$51,093,036.48
$1,112,138.40
391.22

Total amount certified

1 , 1 12, 529. 62

Total cost of the service

52, 205, 566. 10
Excess of total cost of postal service over revenue
8, 269, 317. 40
The receipts were $7,156,787.78, or 14 percent., less than the expendi
tures and outstanding obligations, and $8,269,317.40, or 15.8 per cent.,
less than the total cost of the postal service, inclusive of the amount
certified to the Secretary of the Treasury for transportation of the mail
on Pacific railroads.
Compared with the previous fiscal year, there was an increase of
$1,375,404.87, or 3.2 per cent., in the net revenue; an increase of
$1,310,417.39, or 2.6 per ceut., in the expenditures and liabilities ; aud
an increase, also, of $1,326,025.33, or 2.6 per cent., in the estimated total
cost of the service.
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1887.
REVENUE.
1. Ordinary postal revenue
$48,118,273.94
2. Receipts from money-order business
719,335.45
Gross revenue

48 837 609.39

EXPENDITURES AND LIABILITIES.

Expenditures :
Amount expended to September 30, 1887, on account
of the year ended June 30, 1887
$52,391,677.43
Liabilities :
Amount of indebtedness for various objects
certified to Auditor and not yet reported
for payment
$75, 000. 00
Estimated amount of indebtedness not yet
reported to Auditor
251, 700. 00
Estimated amount due for transportation
on Pacific railroads, for which no appro
priation was made
295, 571. 59
Amount of indebtedness incurred for which
appropriations will be asked of Congress 119, 302. 98
741,574.57

Total actual aud estimated expenditures for the service of the

year
53,133,252.00
Deficiency of revenue:
Estimated amount of deficiency of revenue to be supplied out of the
general Treasury on account of the service of the year
4,295, 642. 61
COST OF POSTAL SERVICE.
Amount of actual and estimated expenditures, as shown above
$53,133,252.00
Amount certified to Secretary of the Treasury by the Auditor for trans
portation of the mails on the Pacifio railroads, and by law not charged
to the appropriations for the postal service
1, 187,027. 33
Total estimated cost of the postal service for the year
Deduct amount of gross revenue, as shown above
Leavos excess of estimated cost of service over amount of revenue

54, 320,279. 3:1

4a, 837, 609. 39
5, 482, 669. 94

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Iu addition to the expenditure of $52,391,677.43 for the service of the

year, the sum of $211,881.50 was paid on account of 1S86 ; $26,811.99
on account of 18S5 ; and $375,823.47 for compensation of postmasters
readjusted under the act of Congress approved March 3, 1883, making
the total disbursements during the year, $53,006,194.39. The increase
in expenditures for the service of the year over those of the previous
year was $1,764,124.06, or 3.4 per cent., the principal items of increase
being $581,303.24, for compensation of postmasters; $408,149.27, for
compensation of clerks in post-offices ; $306,385.35, for compensation of
letter carriers ; $557,880.09, for transportation of the mail by railroads;
and $225,603.83, for compensation of railway postal clerks. There was
a decrease of $332,806.89 in the expenditure for star route transporta
tion, and of $50,077.02 in that for transportation of the mail by steam
boats.
Comparing the receipts for the year with those of the previous year,
it is found that there was a total increase of $4,889,186.44, or 11.1
percent., of which $4,223,887.96 was from the sale of postage- stamps,
stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, letter-sheet envelopes, and
postal cards; $368,7S3.58, in the revenue from money-order business ;
$140,451.94, from box-rente; $114,210.66, from miscellaneous; $33,773.07,
from letter postage paid in money ; $5,961.21, from fines and penalties ;
and $2,11 8.02, from money taken from dead letters for which no owners
could be found.
The gross receipts of the last fiscal year were $4,295,644.69, or 8 per
cent., less than the disbursements on account of the year and the esti
mated outstanding liabilities, and $5,482,671.94, or 10 percent., less than
the estimated total cost of the postal service, inclusive of the amount
certified to the Secretary of the Treasury for mail transportation on the
Pacific railroads.
Several of the above items of increase, both in expenditures and re
ceipts, require, perhaps, some comment.
The increase in the compensation of postmasters, although somewhat
above the average ratio of increase of other expenditures, is not an
unusual one. It was, however, being governed by law, beyoud the
power of the Department to control.
The increase in the compensation of clerks in post-offices, which is also
above the average ratio of increase of other expenditures, is mainly due
to the fact that, under the law, the compensation of clerks employed on
money-order business was for the first time charged to and paid out of
the regular appropriation for clerk-hire, instead of out of the gross reve
nue from money-order business. Nearly $300,000, it is estimated, has
thus been added to this item of expenditure. This is but a nominal in
crease, however, since the addition to the expenditure is exactly offset
by the increase of net receipts from the money-order business.
The increase iu compensation of letter-carriers is considerably above
the average ratio. That for railway postal clerks is also above the
average ; that for mail transportation by railroads is slightly above the
average, but the increase is partly offset by a decrease in the expendi
ture for star and steam-boat transportation.
Most of the items of increase iu receipts are remarkable. In the
sale of stamped paper the increase was over 10 per cent.; in moneyorder receipts, the increase was 105 per cent., explanation of which is
above given ; in receipts from miscellaneous sources, the increase was
226 per cent.; iu receipts from letter postage paid in money, the increase
was 56 per cent.; in receipts from fines and penalties, the increase was

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44 per cent.; and in receipts from dead letters, the increase was 24 per
cent.
I think it is not unreasonable to say that much in the way of reduc
tion of expenditure and something in the way of increase of receipts is
due less to chance than to efficiency of administration.
Table No. 3, accompanying this report, gives a comparative statement
of receipts and expenditures for the past three years.
The total appropriations for the postal service for the year, covering
37 different objects of expenditure, were $54,458,589.67. In two items
the expenditure exceeded the appropriations in the sum of $465,294.15
viz, $229,481.41, for compensation to postmasters, and $235,812.74 for
compensation of clerks in post-offices, for which deficiency appropria
tions will be asked of Congress. The unexpended balances of appro
priations amount to $2,532,206.39.
In five other items the appropriations were insufficient, the deficiency
amounting to $119,302.98, making practically au excess of expenditures
of $584,597.13 in seven of the items of appropriation. Deducting this
from the above stated amount of unexpended balances will leave a net
balance of $1,947,609.26. In other words, the Department kept within
the aggregate of the appropriations and had a remainder, after the set
tlement of all outstanding liabilities, of nearly $2,000,000.
The appropriations and expenditures, in detail, will be found in Table
No. 2.
REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 1888 AND 1889.
As has been before stated, the increase in ordinary postal receipts for
the year ending June30, 1886, over the year preceding, was 3.3 per cent.,
an unusually low ratio, while the increase for the year ended June 30,
18S7, over 1886 was 10.3 per cent., which is considerably above the an
nual average. I do not see the slightest reason to apprehend that for
either the present or the next fiscal year the increase of receipts will fall
as low as that indicated by the first of these ratios, nor do 1 believe that
it would be safe to rely upon so great an increase as that represented
by the other.
* It, perhaps, would be fair, judging from the last year's experience and
from advanced returns of business made to the Department by some of
the leading post-offices for the quarter ended September 30, 1887, to as
sume that the increase for the present year and that for the next year
will be at the rates shown in the following statements :
Fiscal Year exding June 30, 1888.
Amount of ordinary postal revenue, exclusive of re
ceipts from second-class matter, for year ending
June 30, 1887
$46,855,925.11
Add increase of 9 per cent
4, 217, 033. 25
$51, 072, 958. 36
Amount of revenue from second-class matter for year
ending June 30, 1867
Add increase of 14 per cent
Ordinary postal revenuo (total estimated amount)
Amount of estimated revenue from money-order business

1, 262, 348. 83
176, 728. 83
1, 439, 077. 66
52, 512, 036. 02
730, 000. 00

Total estimated gross receipts for year ending Jane 30, 1888. .. 53, 242, 036. 02

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875

The amount appropriated for the service of this year is $55,689,650.15,

or an excess over the above estimated amount of revenue of $2,447,614.13,
which will be supplied from the general Treasury, assuming that the
total amount appropriated will be needed. This amount of deficiency is
$2,281,939.56 less than the amount estimated for in the last annual re
port, and comprehended in the current appropriation act.
Fiscal Year ending Junk 30, 1889.
Estimated amount of ordinary postal revenue, exclu
sive of receipts from second-class matter, for year
ending June 30, 1888
$51, 072, 958. 36
Add increase of 8 per cent
4, 085, 836. 66
$55, 158, 795. 02
Amount of estimated revenue from second-class mat
ter, for year ending June 30, 1888
Add increase of 15 per cent

1, 439, 077. 66
215, 861. 64

Total estimated ordinary postal revenue

Amount of estimated revenue from money-order business

1,654,939.30
56, 813, 734. 32
750, 000. 00

Total estimated gross receipts for year ending June 30, 1889.. . 57, 563, 734. 32
The total amount of expenditure to be required for conducting the
postal servicefor the year ending June 30, 1889, as shown in the estimates
submitted by you to the Secretary of the Treasury, is $58,967,233.74.
The amount, therefore, necessary to be supplied from the geueral Treas
ury, in addition to the revenue, is $1,403,499.42.
If the expectations indicated in the above statements are realized,
the postal service at the end of the year 1889 will be almost in a
self-sustaining condition, a fact that is remarkable when we consider
the tremendous inroads made upon the postal revenue several years
since by the reduction in the newspaper and letter rates of postage,
and by the increase in the unit of weight of first-class matter, ltemarkable as such an increase of business would be, however, there is
really no good reason for doubting that it will not be even greater.
Indeed I sometimes permit myself to think that the ratio of increase
in receipts and expenditures, as shown by the last year's business, will
continue at least to the end of the current year, which would practi
cally place the service, at that time, upon a self-supporting basis.
APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES, AND ESTIMATES FOR THE SERVICE
OF THIS OFFICE.
The expenditure for service of this office during the fiscal year just
closedincluding deficiencies to be provided by Congress of $65,237.78
for stamped envelopes, letter-sheet envelopes, and newspaper wrappers ;
$6,8S4.45 for postage-stamps; and $17,813.49 for registered-package,
tag, official, and dead-letter envelopeswas $1,076,500.09, or $5,719.10
less than the expenditure for the previous year.
The estimated amount required for the service of this office during
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, is $1,253,956, an iucrease of but
$177,455.91, or 16.4 percent., over the expenditure for the past fiscal
year (including the deficiency appropriation for postage-stamps, etc.),
and $11,056, or 0.8 per cent., over the amount appropriated for the
current year. The estimates, together with the explanations thereof,
will be found in the statement No. 1, appended hereto.

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

SUSPENSE ACCOUNTS, COMPROMISES, AND BAD DEBTS.

The report of the Auditor shows that the revenue for the past fiscal
year gamed by suspense accounts the sum of $23,566.80, as follows :
Amount credited to suspense accounts
$24,557.02
Amount charged to bad debts and compromise accounts
990.22
Net gain by suspense
23, 566. 80
The Department is charged with the total amount of revenue realized
each year, whether the same is collected or not. The losses bjT bad debts
and compromise accounts are charged to the year in which the accounts
are finally closed. Pending final action balances are carried on the
books, by the Auditor, to " suspense accounts." Debit suspense accounts
are those showing small balances due the Government, the cost for col
lection of which would amount to more than the sum due. Credit sus
pense accounts represent those where small sums are due postmasters,
and by reason of death, inability to find the claimant, or from other
causes the amounts are not paid over to them. After deducting from
the suspense accounts finally closed in the year the amount lost by bad
debts and compromise accounts, there remains a balance in favor of the
Department as shown above.
AMOUNTS DRAWN FROM THE TREASURY.
The following amounts were drawn from the general Treasury, within
the last fiscal year, on account of special and deficiency appropriations,
viz :
For deficiency in the postal revenues for 1882 and prior years, under
act approved August 4, 1686, Stats., vol. 24, chap. 903, pages 307 and
308, (compensation of postmasters readjusted under act approved
March 3, 1883)
8380, 209. 46
For deficiency in the postal revenues for 1883 and prior years, under act
approved August 4, 1886, Stats., vol. 24, chap. 903, pages 297, 302, and
306, (claims)
7,487.58
For relief of F. M. Bell, postmaster, Tyrone, Pa., under act approved
February 23, 1887, Stats., vol. 24, chap. 241, page 917
525. 41
For deficiency in the postal revenues for the year ended Juno 30, 18-:4,
under act approved March 3, 1883, Stats., vol. 22, chap. 92, page 455. 110,274 83
For deficiency in the postal revenues for the year euded Juno 30, 1886,
under act approved March 3, 1885, Stats., vol. 23, chap. 342, page 337. 2, 191, 304. 67
For deficiency in the postal revenues for the year ended Juno 30, 1887,
under act approved June 30, 1886, Stats., vol. 24, chap. 573, page 92 . 4, 279, 330. 98
Total drawn during the year

(5, 969, 138. 28

TRANSACTIONS AT TREASURY DEPOSITORIES.

The accounts during the year show the following receipts and dis
bursements at Treasury depositories, viz :
Balance snbjoct to draft June 30, 1886
$5, 321. 983. 66
Amount of outstanding warrants June 30, 1886
108, 415. 99
Deposits :
On account of postal revenues
$19,751,258.72
On account of grants from the general Treasury . . 6, 969, 138. 98
26,720,397.70
Amount of warrants paid during the year ended June 30, 1887
Balance at depositories Juno 30, 1687
Outstanding warrants Juno 30, 1887
Balance subject to draft Juno 30, 1887

32, 150, 797. 35

25, 551, 885. 31
6, 598, 912. 04
82,237. 64

6', 516, 674. 40

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Of 1 he $10,751, 258.72 of postal revenue, $74,475.27 was deposited

through national-bank depositories. The balance on hand on June 30,
18S7, in national-bank depositories was $2,379.(51.
DEFICIENCIES OF APPROPRIATIONS.
As will be seen by an examination of Table No. 2, hereto appended,
three of the appropriations for the use of this office for the past fiscal
year were insufficient to meet the requirements of the service. The
amount of the deficiency in each case is as follows :
For tho manufacture of adhesive postage and special delivery stamps
So, 884. 45
For tbo manufacture of stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and letter
sheets
65,237.78
For registered package, tag, official, and dead-letter envelopes
17, 813. 49
These deficiencies were all unavoidable. The articles covered by the
several appropriations are of such a character as to be absolutely es
sential to the postal service, and their supply is always governed by the
demand for them ; so that, except to an immaterial extent, the Depart
ment can not limit or cut off their issue without creating public em
barrassment. The postal revenue, moreover, is largely dependent
upon the sales of stamped paper, and therefore it would be incompatible
with the true interests of the service to be parsimonious in supplying
it, as the wants of the public are made known through the requisitions
of postmasters.
In each of the above cases the articles, over and above the amount
covered by the appropriation, were willingly furnished by the contract
ors, with the understanding simply that they were to rely upon Congress
for compensation through a deficiency appropriation.
As tending to prevent the necessity of deficiency appropriations in
future for tbe supply of any of the several kinds of stamped paper, I
respectfully recommend that Congress be requested to grant authority
to the Department to make use, whenever it may become necessary, of
any balance that may be left over from one item of appropriation for
the purpose of supplying deficiencies that may exist in tho others. In
the estimates of appropnatious for the service of this office for the next
fiscal year, which I have had the honor to submit, and which will be
found in full with explanations in paper No. 1 attached to this report,
I have accordingly drafted a form of enactment intended to accomplish
this end, which it would desirable to have incorporated into the next
act of Congress making appropriations for the postal service.
DIVISION OF FINANCE.
The following will show, as far as it is possible to present it by a
statistical statement, the work of the finance division of this office dur
ing the year:
There were 5,30G contracts for mail service received from the Second
Assistant Postmaster-General, and 19,202 orders of the PostmasterGeneral recognizing mail service not under contract, curtailing or ex
tending service or modifying previous orders. These orders and con
tracts were entered upon the books of the division for reference when
acting upon certificates of the Auditor for the payment of mail con
tractors and other creditors of the Department.
The number of certificates received from the Auditor and acted upon
was 82,503, an increase of 9,504 over the number received for the pre
vious fiscal year.

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878

Accounts were kept with the Treasury, nine sub-treasuries, aud thirtyniuedesignated depositories, involving thesuin of $26,720,397.70, against
which 82,503 warrants were issued, aggregating $25,525,706.96.
In addition to the above, 8,371 certificates were received from the
Auditor for the Post-Office Department, upon which 8,371 transfer
drafts, covering the sum of $848,764.44, were drawn against postmasters
having a surplus of postal revenue in favor of late postmasters, or post
masters whose revenues were insufficient to meet the demands upon
their offices for payment of route agents, railway postal clerks, mail
messengers, letter-carriers, etc.
The following table shows the number of post-office warrants and
transfer drafts drawn and the number of certificates of deposit received,
entered, and passed to the Auditor during the year compared with the
number for the previous year:

Total

1880.

1887.

72,999
5, 0(13
196, 384
274, 446

82. 503
8, 371
211, 400
302, 274

Increase.
9.M4
3,308
15,016
27. 858

The number of contractors' accounts on the books of the finance di

vision on June 30 is as follows, viz :
Railroads (in service)
1,827
Mail contractors (star)
5, 482
Subcontractors (star)
H, 923
Mail contractors (steam-boat)
121
Subcontractors (steatn-boat)
14
Mail messengers
5, r>18
Special mail offices
2, 434
Total number of quarterly payments
24,:ilP
There were also prepared and forwarded 3,094 letters relating to the
businessof the division, 82,503 circulars relating to theissueof warrants,
74,320 circulars instructing postmasters when, where, and how to de
posit postal balances, and demanding balances due the United States
on postal account, etc.
CASES INVOLVING- FALSE RETURNS OF CANCELLATION, ETC.
The number of cases made up in the finance division during the year,
and referred to the Chief Post-Office Inspector for investigation, involv
ing supposed false, returns of cancellation by postmasters, and conse
quent improper increase of compensation, as well as the withholding of
moneys, and other official delinquencies, was 1,021, or 131 more than in
the previous year. The number of such cases prepared, after reports of
investigation had been received for the final action of the Department,
was 252. The amount the Auditor was requested, through formal order
of the Postmaster-General, to enter against the accounts of the offend
ing postmasters, was $127,057.77. These figures show an increase in the
number of cases finally acted on of 157, and in the amount charged ot
$48,482.17, over like cases acted on and amounts similarly charged dur
ing the preceding year.
The cases in which recoveries were thus made involved to a large
extent offenses committed in prior years, so that the increase in number
does not indicate any growing demoralization of the postal service.

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On the contrary, I have some reason to believe, from circumstauces at

tending the investigation of these cases, and from the analysis of re
ports made by inspectors under the comprehensive inspectional system
inaugurated by you, and now in constant operation, that the general
efficiency of postmasters is improving. Indeed, this may not unrea
sonably be regarded as a necessary result of such a system.
While, therefore, the Department has gained by its action in the cases
above adverted to a very considerable sum in the way of revenue,
amounting to many times the total cost of the investigations involved,
the collateral benefits to the service have no doubt been infinitely
greater. The moral influence upon weak and dishonest postmasters of
the Department's vigorous course in these cases, the growing belief
among postal officials that a vigilant supervision over all their acts
is constantly practiced and that the detection of any official wrong-do
ing is almost inevitable, the experience gained by the inspectors dele
gated to make the necessary investigations, the vindication of innocent
officials where the suspicions or charges against them were unfounded,
the instruction given to postmasters by the inspectors in the course of
their investigations, especially in the more complicated and important
branches of postal duty, the removal of incompetent and dishonest offi
cials whenever discovered, and the discontinuance of unnecessary postofficesall these are of greater importance than the mere increase of
the year's revenue, for their effect is to leaven and purify the whole
service, not only now but for years to come.
THE SPECIAL-DELIVERY SYSTEM.
Since the 1st of October, 1886, when the special-delivery service was
extended to all the post-offices in the country, this office has received
reports showing the operations of the system from only the letter-car
rier offices, so that a presentation of all the details of the entire specialdelivery business throughout the whole country cannot be here made.
Enough information, however, is obtainable from the reports of these
offices, and from the Auditor's statement of the amount paid as fees for
special delivery, to show that the system has been attended with a grati
fying measure of success, and that it is ministering, without any excep
tions worthy of mention, with very commendable fidelity, to the de
mands of the public.
The following is a brief statement of the results of the year's busi
ness :
For the whole country the Auditor reports that the amount of fees
allowed in postmasters' accounts during the year for special delivery is
$92,720.42. Allowing for cases where no fees were paidas, for exam
ple, in cases of delivery by letter-carriers or other paid employes of postofficesthese figures would indicate a total of about 1,219,000 special-de
livery letters received during the year at all offices, the special-delivery
stamps on which would amount to $121,900. Deducting from this the
amount allowed postmasters shows a total profit to the Government
on the year's business of over $29,000.
At the letter-carrier offices, from which exact returns have been re
ceived, the business of the year will appear from the following state
ment :
1. The total number of pieces of mail matter received for special de
livery at all the letter-carrier offices was 1,024,567, of which 725,330, or
nearly 71 per cent., came through the mails from other than the offices
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2. The total number of pieces delivered by the regular messengers

was 985,071, or over 9G per cent, of the whole, leaving 39,490, or less
than 4 per cent., as the number delivered by letter-carriers or other
salaried employes, including the few where delivery was impossible.
3. The value of the special-delivery stamps on the pieces received
was $102,450.70; the amount of fees paid to the messengerstaking
the figures from the accounts on file in the Auditor's officewas $77,904.30 ; so that the net profit to the Government was $24,352.34. The
amount of special-delivery stamps sold at the letter-carrier offices,
ascertained from the returns to this office, aggtegates $75,080.50.
4. The average number of messengers employed during each mouth
of the year was 030, and the average monthly compensation was $10.28.
5. The average time consumed in the delivery of matter after reach
ing the respective offices of destination was 21 minutes.
Statistics in detail of the business at each of the letter carrier offices
now in existence are given in Table No. 10 of this report.
Contrasting the above results with those given iu the last annual re
port of this office, as far as a fair contrast can be made between the
business of the 555 special-delivery offices with which the system began
and that of the 205 letter-carrier offices whose returns alone are now be
ing considered, it is found that the system as a whole has not only made
reasonable progress, but that it has abundantly demonstrated its useful
ness. Upon an examination of the business by quarters, however, these
facts are still more plainly shown, in connection with the further fact
that the extension of the system so as to take in all post-offices and all
classes of mail matter, which went into effect October 1, 18S6, just one
year after the system was inaugurated, has had a decidedly beneficial
effect upon its business. The following are the figures :
During the throe quarters prior to the extension of the system the number of let
ters received for delivery at all the 555 special-delivery offices, including the lettercarrier offices, was
For the quarter ended March 31, 18*5
274,857
For the quarter ended June 30, 1886
244,241
For the quarter ended September 30, 1886
222, 486
Total
741,584
During the three quarters succeeding the extension of the system the number of
pieces of matter received for delivery at the 205 letter-carrrier offices was
For the quarter ended December 31, 1886
277, 886
For the quarter ended Maroh 31, 1837
259,215
For the quarter ended June 30, 1887
281,404
Total
818,505
Add to this 10 per cent., as representing the difference between the business
of the letter-carrier offices alone and that of these offices combined with
the remainder of tho original 555 special-delivery offices
81.650
Makes an aggregate of
900, 355
This, it will be seen, is an increase in the number of pieces received
of 158,771, or over 21 per cent.
Another indication of the beneficial effect of the extension is shown
in the following statement :
During tho three quarters prior to the extension, when special-delivery matter
was deliverable at only 555 offices, and was conlined to letters, the number of pieces
of such matter mailed from the letter-carrier offices was
For the quarter ended March 31, 1H86
101,400
For the quarter ended June 30, 188G
90, 661
For the quarter ended September 30, 1886
84, 146
Total special-delivery pieces mailed

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During the three quarters since the extension, when special-delivery matter is de
liverable everywhere, anil when it takijs in everything admissible to the mails, the
number of special-delivery pieces mailed from the letter-carrier offices was
111,1)58
For the quarter ended December 31, 18-jb"
For the quarter ended March 31, 1(587...
111,758
For the quarter ended June 30, 1887
118, 154
Total
341,870
This increase iu the number of pieces mailed, being at the rate of
nearly 24 per cent., proves conclusively that the extension of the spe
cial-delivery system was a wise and provident act.
In addition, however, to the stimulus given to the system by this ex
tension, I have no doubt that a considerable part of the increase of busi
ness as above shown in the last quarter of the year is attributable to a
circular issued by the Department on the 1st of March, 1887, and which
was given wide publicity by its display at post-offices and by its inser
tion in the Postal Guide, iu which circular the general advantages of the
system were pointed out, and some of the special uses to which it may
be put were detailed. As part of the current history of the special-de
livery system, I think it proper to reproduce this circular here:
8pecial-deliverv system.notice to tiib public and to postmasters.
Post-Office Department,
Office of the Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. C., March 1, 1867.
Postmasters are hereby urged to take all available means to call public attention
to the advantages of the special-delivery system. The fee for special delivery is 10
cents in addition to the regular postage. The fee must be prepaid with a specialdelivery stamp, which may be purchased at any post-office.
Letters and all other articles of mailable matter(includiug registered matter) bear
ing special-delivery stamps and the necessary postage are entitled to immediate de
livery, whether received from another post-office or deposited for delivery to a local
address. Such special delivery is made by messenger within the carrier limits of any
letter-carrier office, or within one mile of any other post-office. '1 hough not absolutely
required, postmasters are urged to inako special deliveries beyond these limits, if not
too inconvenient, to do so.
Matter intended for special delivery may be mailed at any post-office to any other
post-office in the country.
The advantages of the special-delivery system will readily be seen by the public.
At letter-carrier offices matter bearing special-delivery stamps can be delivered more
speedily by special messenger than by regular carrier, who has a district to serve, and
whose trips are made only at stated periods; and deliveries by special messenger are
made as late as 11 o'clock at night, long after the regular carriers have discon
tinued their .trips. In this way mail matter may be delivered during the evening
which otherwise would have to lie over until the next day. At post-offices where
regular letter carriers are not employed, and persons are compelled to apply to the
post-office for their mail matter, tho matter may lie undelivered after arrival for days,
or even weeks, waiting to bo called for. This may be avoided, and the sender may
secure prompt delivery, by affixing a special-delivery stamp. Very often a letter
fails of its object, or great inconvenience and perhaps loss is suffered, unless it is
promptly delivered upon its arrival at the post-office of destination.
Matter bearing special-rlelivery stamps is mailed and handled in transit under
special regulations tending to greater dispatch and security.
A record is made at the office of destination of all articles received for special deliv
ery, and a receipt for it is, in all cases, taken from the addressee. In addition, there
fore, to the advantage of prompt delivery, is the certainty that the fact and time of
delivery may, if necessary, always be established by official records. This is fre
quently a matter of great importance.
The following particular instances are presented iu which the special-delivery sys
tem may be used to advantage, and other cases will naturally suggest themselves as
occasion may be found for the use of the mails.
IN matters of businf.ss where receipts and official record are important
as well as expedition.
1. Demands for payment of indebtedness.
2. Protests of promissory notes or drafts.
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3. Letters containing valuable inclosures, such as deeds, etc.

4. Notices of trials and court notices, where personal service is not essential.
5. Notices of import aut bank or corporation meetings.
6. Notices to stock-brokers or merchants concerning immediate investments or pur
chases.
7. Letters to and from traveling agents or commercial brokers.
IN SOCIAL MATTERS WHERK RECEIPTS MAY BE IMPORTANT AS WELL AS SrEED.
1. Wedding invitations.
2. Dinner and party invitations.
3. Acceptances or declinations of invitations.
WHERE IMMEDIATE DELIVERY IS OF MOST IMPORTANCE.
1. Notices of inability to meet prior engagements.
2. Announcements of intended visits on special trains.
3. Notices of return home of travelers or absentees.
4. Letters inclosing railroad tickets, or passes, or baggage checks.
5. Calls for services of physicians.
6. Letters to transient hotel guests or boarders, where personal delivery is desirable.
7. Notices from lawyers to clients.
8. Parcels to bo sent by merchants.
9. Parcels as presents during holiday seasons.
Postmasters are again enjoined to use their best efforts to promote the success of the
special-delivery system by pointing out its great value, by encouraging the public to
patronize it, and by carrying out the work connected with it in such a prompt and
efficient manner as to avoid all just cause of complaint. In commending it to the
notice of the public it is worthy of mention that, aside from the efforts of the Depart
ment to make the system, under all circumstances, worthy of public confidence, its
value will grow with the growth of its business, every increase of patronage bringing
with it the means of increased efficiency.
Complaints from the public touching the neglect, inefficiency, or misconduct of
postal employes in connection with the special-delivery system, will be promptly in
vestigated and the proper remedies applied. To facilitate investigations, complain
ants should give the name of the office at which the matter was mailed, the date and
hour of mailing, the name of the addressee and the post-office of destination, the time
of arrival at the post-office, if kuown, the time of delivery by the messenger, and all
other particulars beariug on the case. The envelope or wrapper in which the matter
was inclosed should, if possible, be sent with the complaint.
William F. Vilas,
Pottmagter-Uentral.
Upon a dispassionate consideration of all that relates to tbe special
delivery system, I see no reason lor doubting that the increase of its
business above adverted to will continue, and I predict for it a perma
nent cireer of usefulness among the special branches of the postal serv
ice. As an important step towards this, I urgently recommeud that
investigation be made at an early day as to the practicability and ex
pediency of establishing in the great cities of the country what is
known in Europe as the pneutnatic-tube system, by which, through
under ground pipes, messages and parcels may be transmitted between
established stations with almost marvelous rapidity.
One of the disadvantages against which the special-delivery system
is now contending is its dependence, in large cities with postal stations,
upon the comparatively slow and infrequent service of the mail-messen
ger wagons. By a system of pneumatic tubes, or, what perhaps would be
quite as good, a system of small snbterraneau railways, messages could,
of course, be sent at any hour between the main office and its stations,
and without any of the delay which uow attends the mail-messenger serv
ice. Nor would such a system work alone to the advantage of special de
livery. It would probably bring into the post-office all the vast amount
of local correspondence in large cities which is now intrusted to private

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883

expresses and district telegraph companies, adding, no doubt, consider

ably to the reputation as well as to the revenues of the postal service.
Besides, if such a system is practicable, which seems to be unquestion
able from its existence abroad, it might be made to take in the bulk of
all the mails in the cities where it is established, so that, to say noth
ing of speed in local transmission, the immense cost of the present mailmessenger service might be considerably curtailed.
DIVISION OF POSTAGE-STAMPS, STAMPED ENVELOPES, AND POSTAL
CARDS.
During the year, through the work of this divisiou, there were issued,
of the various kinds of stamped paper, 2,503,170,139 pieces, valued at
$40,01 9,080.05, as against a total of 2,342,301,871 pieces, valued at
$43,289,724.02, for the preceding yearan increase of 0.87 per cent, in
number and 7.09 per cent, in value.
The separate issues of stamped paper, by kinds, denominations, and
values, will be found stated in tables 5, 0, and 7, attached to this report.
Adhesive stamps.Compared with the issues of the preceding fiscal
year, there was an increase of 120,201,420, or 7.79 per cent, in number,
and $2,001,792, or 8.35 per cent, in value, of ordinary adhesive postagestamps issued to postmasters.
There was a decrease of 2,453,(i20, or 00.32 per cent., in number, and
a corresponding decrease iu value, in the issues of special-delivery
stamps. This marked decrease must not be understood to mean that
fewer special-delivery stamps were used by the public during the year
than during the preceding year; for, as is indicated elsewhere in this
report, the business of the special delivery system, on account of its
extension to all post-offices, has probably so increased as to demand the
use of a very much greater number of stamps than before. The decrease
simply means that the issues during the past year have been confined
to the actual wants of post-offices, as shown by the requisitions of post
masters ; while the issues of the preceding yearmost of which were
made in anticipation of the establishment of the system, when it was
impossible to accurately determine the wants of post-officeswere made
upon a too "liberal basis. Very many post-offices, being thus fully
stocked with special-delivery stamps, have not needed additional sup
plies, producing, of course, a decrease in the number issued.
Special effort was made during the year to instruct postmasters more
fully than before as to the use of postage-due stamps, and to rigidly
collect postage on second-class matter. There has consequently been an
increase in the issues of postage-due and newspaper stamps. The in
crease of the former has been 2,770,884, or 50.77 per cent., in number,
and $75,147, or 40.97 per cent, in value; and of the latter 270,134, or
10.02 per cent., iu number, and $207,023.80, or 24.33 per cent., iu value.
Stamped envelopes.The total number of stamped envelopes and
wrappers issued was 381,011,300, valued at $7,432,845.85. The value of
impressed stamps upon them was $G,759,080, leaving $073,105.85 to
represent the cost of manufacture and other expenses of issue. The
net cost of manufactu re was $038,814.47, so that the sum of $34,351.38
may be said to comprehend, as the law requires, "all salaries, clerk
hire, and other expenses" connected with the manufacture and issue of
the envelopes.
There was an increase of 8,907,000, or 5.73 per cent., in number, and
of $150,150.43, or 4.93 per cent., in value, of plain stamped envelopes
issued over the issues of the previous year; an increase of 18 361,750

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or 12.02 per cent., in number, and of $346,813.03, or 10.33 per cent., in

value, of special request stamped envelopes issued ; and of 333,830, or
.73 per cent., in number, and of $3,797.35, or .71 per cent., in value, ol
tbe newspaper wrappers issued.
Letter-sheet envelopes.Tbe issue of letter-sheet euvelopes was begun
on tbe 18th day of August, 1880, under a contract made with the United
States Sealed Postal Card Company, of New York, account of which
was given in the last annual report of this office.
The number of letter-sheet envelopes sold during the year, as reported
by postmasters to whom they have been supplied, is 3,481,866, realiz
ing $80,082.91. The contract cost of these envelopes is $2.85 per 1,000 ;
so that, outside of the amount of postage received by the Government
upon them, there has been a clear gain to the postal revenue in their
sale of $522.28.
Up to nearly the close of the fiscal year the issue of letter-sheet en
velopes had been limited to post-offices of the first and second classes;
but as this hardly afforded a fair test of the utility of the envelopes,
and practically deprived the public at many large post-offices of the
opportunity of purchasing them, orders were given to extend the issue
to all Presidential offices. Public notice of this extension was given in
the Official Postal Guide by means of the following circular :
notice to postmasteks.letter-sheet envelopes.
Post Office Department,
Office of the Postmastkr-General,
Washington, D. C, JuneW), 1887.
To afford tbe public at every place of any considerable population the opportunity
to readily purchase stamped letter-sheet envelopes (the supply of which has hereto
fore been limited to first and second class post-offices), and thus to enable the Depart
ment to make an exhaustive test of their utility and convenience, it has been decided
to furnish them hereafter to all Presidential offices the postmasters at which may at
auy time make requisition for them.
Blanks and circulars giving a description of these letter-sheet envelopes, with full
information concerning their supply, sale, and use, and the manner of accounting for
them, will be furnished by the Third Assistant Postmaster-General.
William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.
H. R. Harris,
Third Assistant Postmaster-General.
,

Since tbe publication of this circular the issues of theeuvelopes have

somewhat increased; there is reason, therefore, for the belief that dur
ing the present year an increase in the sales will be shown. The exact
status of the letter sheet envelope, howeverthat is to say, its value as
an article of postal stationeryis yet to be ascertained by experience.
Postal cards.The increase in the number of postal cards issued is in
numbers 1,291,250, or .36 per cent., and in value $13,035, or .37 per cent
The small increase in the issue of postal cards indicates a growing pub
lic preference for communication in the mails by sealed lettersan effect
of the cheap rate of postageand of the use of stamped envelopes for
inclosing circulars in lieu of open circulars on postal cards.
It is proper to state that the number of postal cards issued, as shown
in Tables Nos. 5, 6, 7, and 10, and upon which the above comparison is
based, does not include 25,000,000 shipped on the 7th of June, 18S7, to
the postal card subagency at Chicago, account of which is hereinafter
given.
Past issues of postage-stamps, etc. Appended to this report are three
tables, Nos. 8, 9, and 10, showing the annual issueseither in values
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and postal cards, from the date of their introduction into use to the
close of the last fiscal year. These tables are of interest as showing, in a
condensed shape, the amount of increase in these issues from year to
year.
Reguttered package, tag, and official envelopes.In addition to the sup
plies above enumerated, there were issued for the use of the postal
service 11,265,450 registered-package envelopes, 1,077,500 registered-tag
envelopes, 2,278,000 envelopes for returning dead letters, aud 30,773,950
official envelopes, for postmasters and other postal officials, and 4,722
newspaper and periodical stub-books.
The total number of registered-package and tag envelopes was
12,342,950 ; of dead-letter and official envelopes, 33,051,950 ; and of all
kinds, 45,394,900. This is an increase of 380,900, or 4 per cent., in reg
istered-package and tag envelopes ; of 2,926,350, or 10 per cent., in deadletter and official envelopes; and of 3,310,250, or 8 per cent., of all
kinds, over the issues of the preceding year.
REQUISITIONS.
The following statement shows the number of requisitions from post
masters upon which the several kinds of supplies were furnished :
For ordinary postage-stamps
157,766
For postage-due stamps
11,446
For newspaper and periodical stamps
10, 022
lor stamped envelopes, plain
88,332
For stamped envelopes, request
119,809
For postal cards
71,074
For registered package envelopes
63,458
For tag envelopes
6,798
For official envelopes
34, 127
For newspaper and periodical receipt books
3,022
For letter-sheet envelopes
610
Total

566,464
PARCELS.

The number of separate parcels in which the supplies were put up and
forwarded to postmasters was as follows, viz :
Ordinary postage-stamps
161,773
Newspaper and periodical stamps
10,022
Postage-due stamps
11,531
Stamped envelopes, plain
130,315
Stamped envelopes, printed request
93,752
Postal cards
82,417
Registered-package envelopes
)
Tag envelopes for registered parcels
> 191,695
Official and dead letter envelopes
j
Newspaper and periodical receipt books
3, 600
Letter sheets
672
Total

685, 777

The increase iu the total number of parcels over those sent for like
purposes during the preceding year was 70,114, or 12.25 per cent.
REDEMPTION OF 3 AND 6 CENT STAMPS AND ENVELOPES,
Upon the change in the rate of postage on first-class matter from 3 to
2 cents a half ounce on the 1st of October. 1883, large quantities of 3
and 8 cent stamps and stamped envelopes were left in the hands of

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postmasters aud of the public. As those in the hands of the public

could not be used, except at a loss, under the new rate, it was thought
to be just that the Department should redeem them by giving the 2cent denomination of stamps and envelopes for tliein. Orders to this
effect were accordingly given to postmasters, December 12, 1883; but
at the same time, they were forbidden to send to the Department the
stamps and envelopes thus redeemed. The result was a large and very
general accumulation of unsalable stock in post offices, over one-third
probably of all the post offices in the country having more or less of it.
On January i, 1886, it was determined to relieve postmasters of this
accumulation of valueless material ; but as the volume of it was so
great that it could not be conveniently handled if called in at once,
circulars were sent monthly to a limited number of postmasters, direct
ing them to return to the Department whatever amount they might have
on hand. As fast as the stock was received under these notices it was
counted and destroyed, the proper credits for it being given postmas
ters in their accounts.
By February, 1887, this unsalable stock had become so greatly reduced
that all postmasters were instructed to return at once such of it as they
might still have on hand. For five months these instructions were pub
lished iu the Monthly Postal Guide, so that at this time the stamps and
envelopes in question are virtually all redeemed. This work was done
without addition to the force of the stamp division, aud without help
from any other branch of the Department.
The following statement will give a fair idea of the increase of this
work over what may be regarded as the ordinary business of redeeming
spoiled aud unsalable stamps and stamped envelopes returned by post
masters to the Department :
Number of redemption cases received In the year ended Juno 30, 1884.. .
7,033
Number in the year ended June 30, 1385
7, 411
Number in the year ended June 30, 188G
13,962
Number in the year ended June 30, 1887
20,602
Increase in number of cases in 1885 over 1884
373
Increase in number of cases iu 18-6 over 1885
6,641
Increase iu number of cases in 1887 over 1886
6,650
Number of cases received from July 1, 1884, to December 31, 1885
12,375
Number of cases received from January 1, 1881), to June 30, 1887
29,590
Increase per cnt. in the number of cases for eighteen months ended June
30, 1&87, over corresponding period ended December 31, 1885
139. 11
Amount of credits allowed for eighteen months ended December 31, 1885. $295, 763. 60
Amount of ci edits allowed for eighteen months ended June 30, 1887
435, 740. 01
POSTAGE ON SECOND-CLASS MATTER.
The weight of second-class matter sent iu the mails during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 18S7, not including matter circulated free within
the county of publication, was 126,234,883 pounds, or over 63,117 tons,
and the amount of postage collected was $1,262,348.83. This is an in
crease of 14.79 per cent, as compared with the year of 1886.
The number of post-offices at which second class matter is mailed was
7,000. an increase over the previous year of 450, or 6.42 per cent.
Collections amounting to $3,122.37 were made from publishers and
news-agents for matter improperly mailed at second-class rates of post
age. This is an increase of $1,036.23, or 50 per cent., over the amount
realized from the same source during the preceding year.
An interest ing table showing the collections during the last fiscal year
of newspaper and periodical postage at first class post-offices, in com
parison with amounts collected dining the preceding year, is attached
to this report, marked No. 11.

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USE OF STAMPED ENVELOPES.

The increase iu the value of plain stamped envelopes issued, as herein
before shown being uot quite 5 per cent, over the issues of the preced
ing yearis slightly more than the annual average ; but the increase in
the value of the special-request envelopes issuedbeing over 10 per
cent. is very much above it. While it is to be regretted that the issues
in the one case have uot kept pace with the general increase of the
postal revenuo during the year, it is very gratifying to know that in the
other the issues are much greater than could have been expected.
There are many advantages resulting from the use of stamped envel
opes, both to the consumer and to the Department, which should al
ways give them preference, wherever they can be conveniently used,
over the adhesive stamps. In the hope that it will encourage the use
of stamped envelopes, particularly the special-request envelopes, I take
advantage of this opportunity to present a statement of some of the
advantages referred to :
1. In case of the non-delivery of letters inclosed in special-request
envelopes, they are returned direct to the senders. The long delay and
uncertainty incident to the return of ordinary undelivered lettersto
say nothing of the necessary invasion of their privacy in the Dead- Let
ter Officeare thus avoided.
2. Where stamped envelopes are used to inclose letters there is never
any detention of them for lack of postage, the reverse of which is the
case where, when other envelopes are used, an insufficient amount of
postage iu adhesive stamps is applied. Detention of letters for this
reason is not infrequent.
3. Stamped envelopes are very cheap. One of the kinds most com
monly usedthe Ko. 4J first qualityis sold at the rate of only $1.80
a thousand, in addition to the postage, while the third quality of the
same size is sold at $1 a thousand, or ten for a cent.
4. The quality of all the stamped envelopes is excellent. The first
quality is of finely finished paper, the second quality is the same ex
cept that the paper is a trifle lighter, and the third qualitya manila
paper, of smooth finish and good writing surfaceis of great strength
and durability. They may therefore be sent long distances in the mails
without iujurj.
5. In case stamped envelopes are spoiled by their owners in printing
or misdirecting them, they are redeemable at the post-office, at their
postage value, in postage-stamps or other envelopes. In similar cases
where adhesive stamps are used, the stamps, to be of value, must be
detached from the envelopes and regummed.
The advantages to the Government from the use of stamped envelopes
are quite as important, comprehending the facility of handling and dis
tributing in the mails the letters inclosed in them, owing to their simi
larity in size and shape, the fixation of the stamp in the most conven
ient place for canceling, the impossibility of their being cleansed of the
canceliug marks and used a second time, and, where special-request en
velopes are used to inclose letters, the saving of labor in post-offices and
the Dead-Letter Office in cases where the letters are found to be undeliverable.
For the last-named reason the Department has for years past en
deavored to give as much prominence as possible to special-request en
velopesan effort that has been rewarded to some extent by a greater
ratio of increase in the number annually used than in that of ordinary

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stamped envelopes.
with this subject:

The following table is of interest in couuection

Year ended Jane 3

Plain en
Special-re
velopes and quest en
-wrappers
velopes
issued.
issued.
106, 276, 950
115.715, 100
110,503,700
130, 301, 500
142. 043. 050
155,861,200
15K, 688, 200
192, 716, 550
189, S54. 650
201, 265, 850
210, 507, 300

J877.
1878.
1879.
1880.
1881.
1882.
1883.
1884.
188S.
1884.
1887.

64,374,500
67. 845, 250
67, 058, 250
76, 8 5, 500
85, 024, 000
100, 704, 250
100, 578. 250
129,515,500
136,796,750
152.742,250
171, 104, 000

Per cent.
of requestenvelopes.

Total.
170, 651, 450
183, 560. 350
177. 561. 950
207. 137, 000
227, 067, 050
250. 505, 450
259, 260, 450
322, 232, 050
322, 751,400
354, 008, 100
381,611,300

37.72
36.96
37.77
37.09
37. 44
39.25
38.79
40.19
42.38
43.14
44.84

REDUCTION IN COST OF STAMPED ENVELOPES.

The present contract with the Morgan Envelope Company and Plimp
ton Manufacturing Company for stamped envelopes and newspaper
wrappers, for the four years commencing October 1, 1888, has resulted
in a large saving in tbeir cost.
The amount saved during the nine months ended June 30, 1887, on
the styles and qualities of envelopes corresponding with those issued
under the previous contract, has been as follows :
Cost under contract of
Quality.

Saving.

Number of en
velopes.
1882.

1886.

Amount. Per cent.

241,572,800 (534,411.92 $434, 114.97 (100. 296. 95

9.930, 100 20. 242. 51 14,653.60 5, 588. 91
5, 884. 81
3, 526. 44 2, 258. 37
3,418,250
25, 883, 750 35, 368. 04 28, 487. 50 0, 880.54
89,671,850 39, 275. 23 31,911.23 4, 364. 00
320,470, 750 635, 182. 51 515,693. 74 119,4*8.77

18.8
27.6
38.5
19.4
111
18.8

The per cent, of saving on the aggregate number of envelopes is

identical with that on the first quality, while the average reduction in
cost is 37.25 cents per thousand. At the same ratio the saving on the
issues of the entire fiscal year would be $142,150 22.
The estimated issues during the first contract year will be 418,913,900,
and allowing an auuual increase in issues of 15 per cent, as estimated
by my predecessor in his last annual report, the estimated issues and
savings in cost during the entire term of the present contract will be
as follows :

Year ending September 30

Estimated
amount of en
velopes issued.

Estimated cost under con

tract of
Estimated
saving.
1882.
1886.

418, 913, 900 $829, 449. 52 $673,513.01 $155, 936. 51

481, 750, 950 953, 8CS. 95 774, 539. 96 179, 326. 99
554, 013, 650 1,096,946.99 890, 720. 95 206, 226. 04
637, 115, 650 1, 261, 489. 04 1, 024, 329. 09 237, 159. 95
2, 091, 794, 150 4, 141, 752. 50 3,363, 103.01 778,649.49

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889

CHANGES IN STAMPS AND STAMPED ENVELOPES.

Prior to my taking charge of this office preparations had beeu beguu
for making new dies for the one-cent denomination of adhesive postagestamps, and the one, two, and four cent denominations of embossed
stamps on stamped envelopes, .the old dies having become too much
worn for further service. It had also been decided to substitute the
bust of President Grant for that of President Garfield upon the fivecent denomination of embossed stamps, leaving unchanged, however,
the portrait of Garfield upon the same denomination of adhesive stamps.
After the new dies were completed, it was thought that some changes
in the colors of the stamps would be desirable, which upon the 12th of
August were finally decided upon. The following is a statement of all
the changes made :
The one-cent adhesive stamp bears in its center a profile bust of Ben
jamin Franklin, after the original bust by Caracci, the face looking to
the left, in an oval disk with shaded background, the lower portion of
the oval being bordered with pearls and the upper portion with a curved
panel containing in small white letters the words " United States
Postage." The whole is engraved in line upon a shield-shaped tablet
with a truncated pyramidal base, bearing on it the words " one " and
" cent " on either side of the figure " 1 ". The color of the stamp is un
changed, its general appearance being somewhat similar to the stamp
which it replaced.
The two cent adhesive stamp is unchanged except in color, green being
substituted for the former color, metallic red.
The three cent adhesive stamp (of which supplies are still made to
some of the larger post offices), is also unchanged except in color, ver
milion being substituted for green, the old color.
The one-cent embossed stamp on stamped envelopes is unchanged in
color, bnt is from a new die of the head of Franklin after the bust by
Caracci.
The two-cent embossed stamp is changed in colorgreen being sub
stituted for metallic redand is from a new die of the head of Wash
ington after the statue by Houdon.
The four-cent embossed stamp is changed in colorcarmine being
substituted for green, the former color.
The live-cent embossed stamp bears upon it the bust of Grant instead
of that of Garfield, and is changed in colordark blue being substituted
for the former color, chocolate brown.
The thirty-cent embossed stamp is changed in colorthe old color,
black, being replaced by brown.
The ninety-cent embossed stamp is changed in color, purple being
substituted for carmine.
In addition to these changes, the border around the one, two, four
and five cent embossed stamps is somewhat different from the old ones,
the following being a description of the new design : " On the upper
portion of an elliptical band, between two serrated lines, are the words
4 United States Postage,' in white letters ; on the lower portion of the
band are words, in the same style of lettering, indicating the denomina
tion, which is also shown by an Arabic numeral in a shield at the bot
tom. The upper and lower portions of the band are separated by an
eight pointed rosette on each side of the stamp."
Issues of the one-cent adhesive stamp of the new design were begun
about the 15th of June, 1887 ; issues of the other stamps and stamped
envelopes were begun on the 12th of September, 1887.

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CHANGE IN THE DESIGN OF POSTAL CAKD.

On the 1st of December, 188C, tbe issue of postal cards of a new de

sign was begun, of tbe following description : Near tbe top of the card,
and equidistant from its two edges, is a profile portrait of Thomas Jef
ferson, lookiug to the right, on a shaded background, inclosed within
several concentric circles, and resting upon an ornate pedestal engraved
in outline. Below this pedestal, in small letters, is the legend, " Noth
ing but the address to be on this side." Immediately beneath the por
trait and within two of the circles appears the denomination, "one
cent," and on the other side, in unshaded panels with arabesque termi
nations, is the title, " postal card," in plain Roman letters. Above the
whole, inscribed upon a curved ribbon, are the words " United States."
The design is printed in black.
STAMP, ENVELOPE, AND POSTAL-CARD AGENCIES.
The several agencies for the distribution of stamps, stamped envel
opes, and postal cards, situated, respectively, at New York, N. Y., Hart
ford, Conn., and Castletou, N. Y., where the stamps, envelopes, and
cards are manufactured under contract, have been carried on during
the year with the fidelity ami correctness that have always character
ized them. Out of a vast number of separate shipments of the several
articles named, covering very many denominations, kinds, qualities,
sizes, and special forms of printing, and aggregating in value the
enormous sum of over $46,000,000, the number of errors made and the
losses in transmission have been quite immaterial.
The force employed at the several agencies during the year was as
follows :
Postage-stamp agency :
One ageut at a salary of
$2,500
One clerk at a salary of
1,500
Four clerks, each at a salary of $720
2, 880
One laborer at a salary of

680
Making a total for salaries of

7, 560

Stamped-envelope agency :*
One agent at a salary of
One clerk at a salary of
Seven clerks, each at a salary of $1,200
One clerk at a salary of
Two laborers, at salaries amounting to

2, 500
1, 800
8,400
1, 000
1,500

Making a total for salaries of

15, 200

Postal-card agency :
One agent at a salary of
One clerk at a salary of
One clerk at a salary of
Two clerks, each at a salary of $1,200
One clerk at a salary of
One clerk at a salary of

2, 500
1, 600
1, 400
2, 400
1, 000
900

Making a total for salaries of

9, 800
Since the establishment of a subagency at Chicago, 111., as herein
after mentioned, the force of the postal-card agency has been reduced
to six men, and the salaries to $8,600. As will be seen in the table of
The statement here given covers the present standing force of the agency, but it
is not quite exact as to the ent ire force employed during the year. The total expend
iture for employ6s, including the agent, and temporary clerks whose occasional em
ployment is absolutely necessary, was $15,937.97.

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891

estimates appended to this report, a still further reduction is contem

plated, which will bring the total expenses of the agency down to $7,800.
In connection with the duties of the several agents in charge of the
distribution of stamped paper, I have been somewhat surprised to find
that never since the first appointment of an agent for this purpose has
any official bond been required of them. The reason of this doubt
less lies in the fact that these offices were never specifically created by
act ot Congres8; their existence and support being due to annual appro
priations made in bulk to pay the expenses of the agencies. As, how
ever, public securities of a vast amouut are in the practical control of
these officers every year, it seems to me that in case of any default by
them the Government should be protected by an adequate boud.
I do not wish it to be understood that this suggestion grows out of
anything that has transpired since my appointment to this office, or that
it originates in any distrust of the present agents. They are all, I learn,
gentlemen of unexceptionable character, in whose direct personal custody
I have no doubt any amount of public property might be at all times
safely intrusted. I call attention to the matter because it seems to be
consistent with the general policy of the Government in similar cases to
require bonds, and because at some time in the future the Department
may have the misfortune to have in these offices persons of not the
same high character as those who now fill them.
SUBAGENCY FOR DISTRIBUTING POSTAL CARDS AND STAMPED EN
VELOPES.
Just before the close of the fiscal year 1887, in compliance with your
orders given under authority of the act of Congress making appropria
tions for the service of this Department for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1S88, an agency for the distribution of postal cards and stamped
envelopes was established at the post-office at Chicago, 111., under the
superintendence of the postmaster, audthis agency, which is additional
to the agencies already established at Castleton, N. Y., and Hartford,
Conn., where the cards and envelopes are manufactured, has been since
carried on iu a very satisfactory maimer. Up to the present time only
postal-cards have been distributed from this agency ; but as soon as
the necessary arrangements can be madeprincipally by an accumula
tion of sufficient stock with which to properly beginstamped envel
opes will be distributed also.
The storage room of the agency is in the Government building at
Chicago, having been fitted up lor the purpose, at au immaterial ex
pense, by the Treasury Department, and is in convenient contiguity to
the registration division of the post-office, through which the goods are
mailed, after being registered, to the post-offices daily designated by
the Department. The work of distribution can thus be carried on with
out inconvenience, in the same manner precisely as private mails are
distributed, and without any change of postal machinery. So far, the
operations of the agency have been carried on with au increase of the
force of the post-office of only one clerk, at a salary of $1,200 a year,
which amouut has been offset by a reduction in the force of the agency
at Castleton, where the work has beeu correspondingly reduced.
The method of operating this agency is as follows: From time to
time the goods which it is to distribute are: shipped to it as freight,
under special arrangements with the New York and Hudson River
Railroad Company, from the place of manufacture, care being taken to
keep the agency always sufficiently supplied, to send the goods as nearly
as practicable by car-loads, so as to secure the lowest rates for trans

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

mission, and in packages and cases of fixed proportions and quantities,

so as to avoid the necessity of recount and repacking when dispatched
from the agency to postmasters. From the stock so received, which is
charged against the postmaster at Chicago as agent, the daily orders of
the Department, comprehending suitable supplies to postmasters within
a scope of territory that can bo most expeditiously reached from Chi
cago, are filled. This territory takes in Alaska, California, Dakota,
Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, Ohio, Oregon. Utah, Washington, Wiscousin, and Wyoming.
Weekly reports of the distribution are made to the Department, to
which also receipts for the goods, as fast as they are received by the
postmasters for whose use they are ordered, are sent. Inventories are
made from time to time at the agency, and full accounts kept both there
and ac the Department, so that mistakes in issues, if made, can be
quickly corrected, and auy misappropriation of the goods rendered im
possible without detection. Up to the date of this report 50,000,000
cards have been sent to the agency, but it is estimated that over 100,000,000 more will be needed during the present ,\ear, the area of distri
bution for the agency probably taking in about 29 per cent, of all the
cards issued throughout the country.
From the experience already had in the case of this agencyno mis
takes, no unnecessary friction, no increased expense having been oc
casionedthere can be little doubt that an extension of the system, by
the establishment of additional ageucies at Saint Louis, Mo., and at
Atlanta, Ga., which would conveniently supply all' post-offices in the
South and Southwest, would work to the advantage of the Department.
At each of these cities the Government is the owner of the post-office
building, in which sufficient room is available for the purposes of an
agency, so that no expense for rent or supervision would be incurred,
and but little expense for alterations ; and no derangement would be
brought about in the present methods of business in the post-office. It
is not unlikely that the establishing of these additional agencies, which
I understand to be your intention, and which is delayed only because
of certain changes in the buildings to be made through the Treasury
Department, will bring about some increase of work in this office.
The following statement of some of the advantages likely to result
from these subagencies will sufficiently demonstrate the expediency of
their establishment :
1. The agencies being situated somewhat centrally within their sev
eral areas of distribution, the Department through them can supply
the wants of postmasters much more promptly than is possible under
present arrangements. The time which is now consumed in the trans
mission of orders from the Department to Cast let on and Hartford,
and in the transmission of supplies under such orders as far at least
on their journey as the several cities at which agencies are suggested,
would manifestly be saved under the proposed arrangement ; besides
which, the goods sent to the several agencies being all put up in pack
ages and cases conforming to a prearranged plan of distribution, can be
easily segregated from the stock of the agency and sent in unbroken
quantities to designated points without any delay whatever after the re
ceipt of the Department's orders.
2. The issues of postal cards and stamped envelopes have grown to
be so enormous that for the past two or three years the postal cars from
Hartford, Conn., and Albany, N. Y., the main points of present distribu
tion, have been frequently almost filled with the heavy boxes and cases
in which the goods are packed, imposing not only an almost intolerable
burden upon the postal clerks in handling them, but greatly interfer

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893

itig with and delaying the other and legitimate work of the mails. Not
only this, but the safety of the mails and the lives of the postal em
ploy 6s have been often imperiled by the tremendous weights with
which the postal cars, not constructed for the carrying of heavy freights,
have been thus loaded. To some extent relief has been given by the
establishment of the agency at Chicago ; but a complete remedy will be
aAbided by the proposed agencies at Saint Louis and Atlanta.
3. The establishment of the agency at Chicago has, by diverting a
portion of these heavy loads lrom the mails and sending them to that
city as freight, probably saved the Department the expense of an addi
tional 60-foot postal car, which, in the opinion of the late General Super
intendent of the Kail way Mail Service, would by this time, perhaps, have
been a necessity. The cost of such a car would, as I am informed, be
over $40,000 a year ; the cost of freighting the cards for the present
year will probably be about $6,000. So that the Department will save
in this item alone, for the period of one year, say $34,000.
4. All the envelopes and cards that are sent to the several agencies
will, of course, reduce the weight of the mails as now carried. It has
been roughly estimated that about 1,000 tons of matter per annum will
thus be diverted from the mails.
The cost of this if sent by mail would probably amouut to
$70, 000
The cost as freight will probably not exceed
12.000
Showing an annual saving of
58, 000
5. When the next contracts for postal cards and stamped envelopes
are entered into, provision can, and in my opinion should, be made with
the contractors for having a certain proportion of the goods delivered
at the several agencies instead of having them all delivered at the
places of manufacture, as is now the case. This would relieve the
Department of the trouble and responsibility of arranging for the ship
ment of the goods as freight, and would probably save it some expense;
for although the card and envelope contractors, in making up their
bids, would have to add to the expense of manufacture the cost of ship
ment to the several agencies, the Department would have the advan
tage of competition, which would undoubtedly bring the expense down
to less than it would have to pay if separate arrangements for freight
ing were made with the railroad companies.
NEW CONTRACT FOR REGISTERED PACKAGE AND OTHER OFFICIAL
ENVELOPES.
During the year a new coutract was made for registered-package, tag,
dead-letter, and official envelopes, going into effect Julyl, 1887. Copy
of this contract is hereto appended, marked No. 17. Its specifications
and conditions are the same in all respects as the contract for the pre
ceding year, but the prices uuder it are somewhat lower. They are as
follows:
Per thou
sand.
No 1
No 2
No 3
No 4
No 6

$0. 78
.98
1.23
1.70
1.94
2.28
4.13

Per thou
sand
*2.12
3. 25
3.72
4.43
4.75
7.70

The contractor is the Holyoke Envelope Company, of Holyoke, Mass.

894

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

DIVISION OF REGISTRATION.

The registry fees collected during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887,
amounted to $1,034,076.80, which is $64,724.10, or over 6J per cent, more
than the amount collected during the preceding fiscal year. This is a
very gratifying increase; but when it is considered that a great reduc
tion in the fee for small money-orders was in force during nearly the
whole year, which naturally had the effect, at all money-order offices,
of reduciug the amount of registration business, the increase is quite
remarkable.
The classification and number of pieces of matter registered during
the year are as follows: Domestic letters, 8,691,663 ; domestic parcels,
I,045,476; letters to foreign addresses, 571,483; parcels to foreign ad
dresses, 38,146; letters aud parceta transmitted for the Government
and by law exempt from the payment of the registry fee, 2,177,G53;
making a total of all kiuds of 12,524,421.
As compared with the work of the previous year, there was an in
crease of 557,129, or 6.84 per cent., in the number of domestic letters;
of 26,103, or 2.56 per cent., in domestic parcels; of 68,760, or 13.67 per
cent., in letters to foreign addresses; a decrease of 4,751, or 11.07 per
cent., in parcels to foreign .addresses; and an increase of 228,953, or
II.74 per cent., in letters and parcels registered free.
Statistics of the registry business will be fouud in greater detail in
Tables Nos. 12 to 15, hereto appended.
LOSSES.
The total number of reported losses of registered letters and parcels
during the year was 5,286, of which investigations were completed in
4,604 cases. Of this number 2,686 cases were found to be groundless,
and 579 cases resulted in recovery of the articles or values lost, and a
restoration of them to the owners; leaving the total number of pieces
lost 1,339, or 1 in every 9,354 pieces registered.
This rather high ratio is owing to the fact that an unusually large
number of accidents occurred during the year, more than half the num
ber of losses being attributable to this cause, as will be seen from the
following statement:
Losses by tbe accidental burning of post-offices and postal cars, wreck of cars
and steam-boats, and other unavoidable accidents
681
Losses for which the responsibility could not be fixed
121
Losses chargeable to depredation or theft
537
Total actual losses
1,339
Full detail of these losses will be found in the report of the Chief
Post-Office Inspector.
IMPROVED SYSTEM IN REGISTRY DIVISIONS OF LARGE POST-OFFICES.
The work of unifying and improving the methods of transacting busi
ness in the registry divisions of large post-offices has been coutinued
during the year.
Where several registry clerks have equal access to the great values
massed at an important registration center, the principle of individual
responsibility, the aim of the registry system, can not prevail except
by a system of checks and balances, the use of special records and
forms, and the adoption of rules supplementary to the general code

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895

governiug the registry system. As admirably embodyiug these several

requirements, the methods that are followed iii the New York and
Chicago post offices, and that have stood the test of experience of more
than ten years past, have been made the basis of new rules, so formu
lated as to make them applicable to the registry division of any large
post-office. The improved system thus devised has been introduced
into about half of the twenty-five large offices, where it will probably
be economical and proper to introduce it, and has already shown good
results in the greater facility given to inspectors in the investigation of
losses, in narrowing the field of investigation, in protecting the innocent
from unjust suspicion in cases of loss by either carelessness or dis
honesty, and in a general improvement in precision and discipline
among registry employes.
When the blanks, records, and system of the registry divisions of
these twenty-five large post-offices are reduced to a practical uniformity,
a great saving of labor and expense will have been effected, and through
a better understanding of the details of registration work at each office
a more direct control over such work can be assumed by the Depart
ment.
Progress in the work undertaken is necessarily slow, as mechanical
and architectural changes at registry divisions have frequently to be
made, numbering stamps, records, and forms ordered, and practical in
struction given in placing the improved system in operation.
EXCHANGES OF THROUGH REGISTERED MATTER.
The number of exchanges for domestic registered matter in through
pouches, under what is known as the through registered-pouch, the
inner-sack, and the brass-lock systemsthe value of which has been
explained in former reports of this officehas somewhat increased. The
following shows the number of these exchanges in operation at the close
of the fiscal year :
405
Through registered-pouch exchanges
:i05
Inner-sack exchanges
Brass-lock exchanges
204
Total

914
INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED-POUCH EXCHANGES.

Through conference and correspondence with Canadian postal offi

cers during the year, the following named exchanges for registered
matter in through pouches under the international rotary lock have
been established, namely : Saint Paul, Minn., and Winnipeg, Manitoba;
Saint Vincent, Minn., and Winnipeg, Manitoba ; San Francisco, Cal.,
and Victoria, British Columbia; Port Townsend, Wash., and Victoria,
British Columbia; New York, N. Y., and St. John, New Brunswick;
Boston, Mass., and St. John, New Brunswick ; Bangor, Me., and St. John,
New Brunswick. It is believed that the additional security afforded by
these exchanges, in connection with others heretofore established, will
to a great extent prevent registration losses on the border, which at
times have been of not infrequent occurrence.
The international registered -pouch system permits of the passage
across the border of registered pouches by hand to hand delivery and
receipts between connecting postal clerks, and as a result of this the
exchanges established during the year have effected a saving of twentyfour hours in time for registered correspondence between nearly all sec

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENEKAL.

tions of tbe Uiiited States, and the northeastern and northwestern

provinces of Canada.
Duriug the year the same system of exchanges has been established
between New York, N. Y., and Havana, Cuba ; Jacksonville, Fla., and
Havana ; Tampa, Fla., and Havana. Greater security has thus been
afforded to registered correspondence between Cuba and the United
States, and more frequeut and more expeditious dispatches have been
effected, to the advantage of correspondents in both countries.
EXCHANGE OF REGISTERED MAILS WITH MEXICO.
During the year the assent of the Mexicai* Government has been
given to the establishment of an exchange of registered mails between
New York and the City of Mexico, in closed pouches, under the inter
national rotary locks. The exchange has not yet gone into effect be
cause the Mexican Government has not provided itself with the neces
sary facilities in the way of special pouches and locks for carrying on
the exchange. When these facilities are procured, the exchange will
be put into operation without delay. The exchange at first will be con
fined to mails between the two cities named ; but eventually there is
reason to believe other cities will be taken in, so that the entire regis
tered mails of both countriesconcentrated at convenient points of
distribution and dispatchmay be given the benefits of the closedpouch exchange. The result of such an arrangement will undoubtedly
be mutually advantageous.
RETURN OF UNDELIVERED CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA.
After the close of the fiscal yearnamely, on July 25, 1887an im
portant change was made in the method of returning undelivered cor
respondence between this country and Canada. As this change largely
affects registered matterwhich comes under the jurisdiction of this
officeit may as well be described here.
Prior to the date named all ordinary correspondence between the two
countries, if undelivered, was returned through the Dead-Letter Office,
except such as bore printed requests to return to the senders ; all reg
istered letters were returnable through the Dead -Letter Office whether
they bore printed requests or not. In future every letter received in
the mails by either of the two countries from the otherprovided it
has written or printed upon it the name and address of the senderis
to be returned, in case of its non-delivery, direct to the post-office of
origin. If the letter bears a return request, it must be returned at the
time fixed by the request; if it be without such request, it is to be re
turned at the end of thirty days. Registered letters are to be returned
registered ; ordinary letters are to be returned in the ordinary mails.
All undelivered letters which do not bear the names and addresses of
the senders are to be returned at the end of thirty days from the date
of receipt, through the Dead-Letter Offices of the two countries, as be
fore.
As under the postal regulations of the United States, every letter that
is registered must bear the name and address of the sender, it will be
seen that none of this class of mail matter will undergo the delay of re
turn through the Dead-Letter Office, but will be sent back, in case of
non-delivery, direct to the sender.

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VALUE OF REGISTRY SYSTEM.

897

IMPORTANCE OF THE REGISTRY SYSTEM.

The registry system, now in the thirty-third year of its existence
having been established on the 3d of March; 1855has become, after
many fluctuations in its prosperity, of inestimable value both to the
Government and to the public, and it is therefore worthy of all the ef
fort that the Department can exert to sustain and foster it. Feeling
thus concerning it, I do not believe that within the scope of my official
duties I can render any higher service to the Government than in com
mending this great branch of the postal system to your own kind consid
eration, and in bespeaking for it from the country a greater patronage
than it has ever received, though, as may be seen, this has been most
generous.
During the first five years of the existence of the system it had in
trusted to it about half a million letters a year; during the year just
closed, the number of pieces carried by it was between 12,000,000 and
13,000,000. When it was begun the system was limited to the registra
tion of letters; now, anything that is carried in the mails at allthe
letter, the newspaper, the book, and the article of merchandisemay re
ceive the benefit of its ministrations. At first, every letter placed in
its care was carried openly throughout, its journey in the mails, and was
separately handled ; now, every such letter is not only placed in a strong
envelope provided by the Department, which must be receipted for
whenever separately handled, but probably 90 per cent, of all of them
are placed in secure through pouches, which pass unopened from point to
point in their travels, which are receipted for by every official who has
them at any time in his custody, and which, through the use of tell-tale
locks, rarely admit of any depredation without exposing the person com
mitting it. For many years after the establishment of the system, it took
in only the domestic mails ; its operations now extend to every quarter
of the globe, while with some countrieswith Canada and Cuba and
probably soon with Mexicoits connections are as close and almost as
frequent as between the several States of our own country.
During the greater part of the entire period of the history of the sys
tem, it has no doubt been operated at a loss to the Government ; it prob
ably is now not only self-supporting, but a source of revenue to the De
partmentnot enough to justify any reduction of the fee from which it
derives its support, but sufficient to give it dignity as one of the finan
cial pillars of the postal service.
The system is now conducted under rigid rules tending to fix respon
sibility in cases of neglect or misconduct; it carries matter intrusted
to it with as much expedition as is compatible with safety ; its losses
are but small in comparison with the extent of its business, and every
year that is added to its career, I firmly believe, brings with it some
increase in its efficiency and security.
To the public, comprehended within the great cities of the country,
the registry system is of immense importance, carrying as it does to
and fro between them annually values of almost fabulous amount ; to
the inhabitants of smaller places, howeverwhere railroads do not
reach, where banks do not exist, where the money-order system has not
been extendedit is one of the necessities of society, being the only
means of transmitting money that is at once safe, inexpensive, and ac
cessible to everybody, or of sending and receiving the thousand and
one varieties of articles in commercial exchange that are of prime im
portance in every walk of life. To the Government its value can hardly
be calculated, all the Departments being more or less dependent upon
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its services. ' If for no other reason than its importance to the opera
tions of the Government, the registry system, in my opinion, would be
worth nearly all the money that it now costs. In connection with this
view of the subject, I call special attention to Table No. 15, attached to
this report, showing that during the past fiscal year the registry system
safely carried for the several branches of the Government, money,
bonds, and other securities amounting to the enormous value of over
$800,000,000, and this amonnt is exclusive of millions that I have not
been able to obtain any accurate account of.
DIVISION OF FILES, RECORDS, AND MAILS.
The total number of letters and parcels received, opened, and exam
ined during the year was 1,185,200, an increase of 4,860 over the num
ber of the previous year, which, considering the detachment of the
dead-letter division from the office, is a very considerable increase.
Among these letters and parcels 4G2 contained money, and 20,602
contained stamps, stamped envelopes, and postal cards returned to the
Department by postmasters for redemption. The number of registered
letters received was 26,601.
Of the letters received 30,085 were briefed and recorded and filed
after final action was taken upon them. The number of letters written
and copied in the office and mailed was 16,080. This does not include
circular letters and short communications upon routine matters not
necessary to copy.
BUSINESS OF DEAD-LETTER OFFICE.
As what was formerly known as the dead-letter division of this office
is no longer connected with it, having been made, by your order, an
independent bureau from the beginning of the fiscal year, no account
of its business is given in this report
I cannot refrain from saying, in connection with this separation, that
my official experience since the date of my appointment satisfies me that
the act was an emiuently proper one. The business of the Third Assist
ant Postmaster-General's office is now of sufficient magnitude to require
the intelligent and undivided attention of the officer in charge of it ;
its organization is simpler and more systematic; and its jurisdiction
especially since the transfer to it of certain additional business by the
new postal regulations, elsewhere adverted totakes in only matters
that seem to be in harmonious relation one with another, and that are
in strict keeping with the character of the office as the financial branch
of the Department.
I think it likely that the change has brought about good results, also,
in the Dead-Letter Office.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS BY POSTMASTERS.
In two general branches of postal business affecting the operations
of this office, cases not infrequently arise occasioning a slight tax upon
the public, which, in my opinion, ought to be prevented, aud which can
be by an amendment of the present law.
Under the postal regulations every publisher of a newspaper or pe
riodical desiring to enter his publication at the post-office as secondclass matter, is required to answer under oath certain interrogatories

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intended to give the Department full, explicit, and reliable information

in the case. This, of course, necessitates a formal affidavit, acknowl
edged before some officer authorized to administer oaths, for which a
fee has to be paid ; aud it not unnaturally creates some dissatisfaction,
both on account of the expense and the inconvenience involved.
Again, when any loss or supposed loss of registered matter sent in
the mails is reported by the person suffering the loss, a list of ques
tions affecting the matter is usually sent to him, which he is expected to
answer under oath, causing, as in the other class of cases, discontent,
and occasionally, through the refusal of the party called on to make
the necessary oath, interfering to some extent with the prompt and sat
isfactory commencement of an investigation.
In every case of both these kinds, all dissatisfaction and delay could
be avoided by vesting postmasters with authority to administer the
necessary oaths, and by requiring that it shall be done without charge.
I think it not unlikely, too, that other cases might arise, also, where it
would be convenient to have postmasters given such authority ; to be
confined, of course, to matters relating to postal business.
I accordingly suggest that Congress be requested to grant to post
masters authority to administer oaths, in every case where it may be
required by law or regulation to be taken, in matters relating to postal
business.
SECOND-CLASS MATTEE UNDER NEW POSTAL REGULATIONS.
Since the promulgation of the new postal regulations on the 15th
September, 1887, this office, under authority thereof, has been attend
ing to business connected with the entry to the mails of newspaper and
periodical matter, and ofconducting all correspondence relating thereto.
Under this new arrangement a complete record of publications, ad
mitted to the mails throughout the country as second-class matter, has
been commenced and will hereafter be kept in this office, together with
copies of the publications themselves ; new blanks have been prepared
and furnished to postmasters, which simplify to some extent the former
manner of transacting business relating to second-class matter; and in
structions have been given by which the new regulations as to these
subjects have been brought to the special attention of all postal officers.
Although a considerable amount of additional work has thus been
thrown upon this office, I do not apprehend that any increase of the
clerical force, beyond, perhaps, the addition of two clerks, will be neces
sary to attend to it.
I am sure that the new regulations as to second-class matter, requir
ing as they do a rigid scrutiny of all publications before they are en
tered at the post-office, and transferring from postmasters to the De
partment the entire responsibility of finally admitting such matter to
the mails, will bo advantageous in many respects to the postal service.
I feel it to be my duty, however, notwithstanding the limited experi
ence I have had with relation to the entry, mailing, and transmission of
second-class matter, to call attention to several defects in the present sys
tem which, in my opinion, partake strongly of the nature of abuses.
DEFECTIVE METHOD OF PAYING POSTAGE.
One of the defects referred to lies in the peculiar method of paying
and receiving postage on this class of matter. Instead of being re
quired to place upon the matter mailed postage-stamps in appropriate

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amounts to pay the postage, as is the rule with all other classes of mail
matter, publishers are permitted to bring their publications in bulk to
the post-office, and there pay the necessary amount of postage in money,
the postmaster giving a receipt therefor, made out on a blank taken
from a book of forms kept for the purpose, and attaching to the retained
stub of the receipt a corresponding amount of postage-stamps from the
stock in his hands, which stamps he is expected to cancel. Quarterly
reports of the amounts thus collected are required to be made to the
Department, accompanied with the stubs containing the canceled
stamps.
Under such a system it seems to me that fraud against the Govern
ment is comparatively easy. If, for example, the postmaster should
fail to receipt to the publisher when matter is mailed (and this has fre
quently occurred, whether by design or not is immaterial), it is next to
impossible to ascertain whether the necessary stamps have been At
tached to the stub of the receipt book or not ; and so long as the post
master may attach in any such case whatever amount of stamps as may
suit his purposes, he may, of course, retain the surplus in money with
out fear of detection. The chance of discovering such a fraud, if the
publisher should lose his receipt when one is givenanother thing of
common occurrenceis equally remote. In passing, it may be remarked
that the failure of the publisher to take a receipt, or his loss of it after
he gets it, should not excite surprise ; for, as the law requires postage
to be paid at the time of mailingor, in other words, as the postmaster
is forbidden to give credit for postagethe actual mailiug of the mat
ter is prima facie evidence of the payment of the postage. So that
receipts, except as mere memorandums of mailiug, are valueless, and
publishers, as a rule, are probably careless about demanding or retaining
them. But even if the postmaster should give the receipt in every case,
and the publisher should safely keep it, the Department still may be easily
defrauded ; for, except in cases where postmasters are suspected of fraud
and special investigations are thereupon made, the receipts are never
called in and examined; indeed, the verification of postmasters' returns
by a comparison with these receipts would, owing to the immense num
ber of them, be impracticable without a large increase of the force of the
Department ; so that, in actual practice, the postmaster's return, if it
agrees with the amount of stamps found attached to the accompanying
stubs, is accepted unquestioningly, without kuowing whether it is fraud
ulent or not.
A case of fraud of this character which occurred about a year ago in
the Chicago post-office, where a subordinate of the postmaster was by
chance found to have been for years in the habit of retaining large
sums of money derived from second-class postagethe returns made
to the Department not giving the slightest indication of the fraudis
an illustration of how easily the thing may be done. Besides these
opportunities for fraud, there is the further one of collusion with the
publisher, in which event nothing can be done to prevent or detect the
cheat, unless either the publisher or the postmaster should voluntarily
confess it. The opportunity is still better where the postmaster, as is
sometimes the case, is also the publisher. I do not mean to be under
stood as intimating that frauds of this character exist; my purpose is
simply to show that the system admits of their ready perpetration.
Besides the above objections to the system, there is the additional
one that, from the absence of stamps on matter mailed as second-class,
the fact of prepaymentof the postage is in very many cases of necessity
a matter of doubt to the delivering postmaster. There being on the mat

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ter no evidence whatever of prepayment, not even at times a printed

statement that the publication has been regularly entered as secondclass matter, the delivering postmaster can not, in any case where his
doubts may be excited, protect the Government against wrong without
delaying the matter and making special inquiry of the Department or
the sending postmaster. In the great majority of cases he must sijiply
take it for granted that everything is right and deliver the matter with
out inquiry. I have reason to believe that a great deal of this matter
goes through the mails either without prepayment at all or paid at a
lower rate of postage than is required by the law and the regulations. In
fact, the quantity of second-class matter that, by reason of the low rate
of postage, is now going through the mails is so great that proper ex
amination, even at the mailing offices, is often impossible.
Again, this peculiar system of paying postage necessitates the exami
nation of postmasters' books and returns at the Department, a corps of
clerks being usually kept busy on this work. Every quarter tons of the
stubs, containing the canceled newspaper stamps, are sent to the De
partment for comparison with postmasters' reports, and although this
work is but of small importance as a means of detecting fraud, it is of
value in correcting mistakes that now very frequently occur, but which
would not occur under a different system.
It is hardly necessary to state, that if publishers were required to pur
chase stamps of suitable denominations, running, say, from a minimum
value of one-eighth of a cent to any required value above that, or what,
perhaps, would be better, to use stamped bands or labels so made that
their use would necessitate their cancellation, and to attach such stamps
or bands to the matter mailed, in every instance of separate address,
similarly to what is done with all other classes of matter, all opportunity
for fraud or abuse, as above indicated, and all cumbrous and unneces
sary machinery in the collection of postage and the examination of
returns, would disappear.
Without being prepared at this time to go into particulars, I think
it only necessary to say that I am strongly inclined to believe that if the
necessary authority were given by an amendment of the present law, a
new system embodying such a change could be devised which would
not materially interfere with the convenience of publishersexcept to
require them to perform labor that is properly their ownand without
interfering with the present rate of newspaper and periodical postage,
except, perhaps, where single copies of papers might be mailed, in
which event a slight excess over an exact fraction of the pound rate
would be necessarj\
ABUSE FROM THE STATUTORY DEFINITION OF A PERIODICAL.
Under the law the conditions upon which a publication shall be ad
mitted to the second class of mail matter are as follows :
(1) It must regularly be issued at stated intervals, as frequently as four times a
year, and bear a date of issue, and be numbered consecutively.
(2) It must be issued from a known office of publication.
(3) It must be formed of printed sheets, without board, cloth, leather, or other sub
stantial binding, such as distinguished printed books for preservation from periodical
publications.
(4) It must be originated and published for the dissemination of information of a
public charactes, or devoted to literature, the sciences, arts, or some special industry,
and having a legitimate list of subscribers: Provided, hotcever, That nothing herein
contained shall be so construed as to admit to the second-class rate regular publica
tions designed primarily for advertising purposes, or for free circulation, or for circu
lation at nominal rates. (Act of March 3, 1S79, section 14, 20 Stats., 359. )

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Under these conditionswhich were intended to distinguish what are

generally known as newspapers and periodicals from booksit may be
demonstrated that almost anything in the nature of a book, provided it
be without board, cloth, leather, or other substantial binding, may be
brought within the privileges of the second-class rate of postage, and
the object of the law accordingly defeated.
Let it be supposed, for example, that a publisher wishes to issue the
works of Shakspere in such a way as to secure the privilege of the pound
rate of postage when the book is sent in the mails. Every one knows
that such a publication is a book, no matter how it may be published :
it is certainly not a newspaper or a periodical in the universally accepted
sense of these words. The publisher, however, means to have it ad
mitted as such, so he arranges to issue it monthly, giving each part a
number and a date, places upon the title-page a statement of the place of
publication, and binds the parts in paper covers. He thus easily com
plies with three of the above-mentioned conditions. Next, he publishes
a prospectus in which the publication is claimed to be devoted to litera
ture, and he secures through his agents subscribers to the work, in this
way complying with the fourth condition of the law.
It must not be supposed that this is merely a hypothetical case. In
stances of this exact character have occurred. The postmaster at New
York has called attention to the fact that a dictionarynothing more
nor lessissued in this way, was passed through the mails at the pound
rate of postage. Not only this, but tons upon tons of bookscalled
" Libraries" or " Series" being purely and simply paper covered books
or reprints of books, having, probably, no list of subscribers other than
booksellers, who buy them juBt as they buy other booksare every day
going through the mails as second-class matter. And the number is con
stantly on the increase. Unless a check is put to this abuse there is
no teliing to what extent it will go. Already the mailing of matter of
this character, together with pretended sample copies of publications,
reference to which is made hereafter, has become so great that the intelli
gent and careful handling of it at many offices is impossible; so that
there is little doubt that a great deal of matter unquestionably subject
to a higher rate of postage is constantly smuggled through the mails
as second-class matter.
I can not believe that the law was ever intended to allow this class of
literaturesome of it of very questionable valueto go through the
mails at the rate of a cent a pound, while the Bible? the school-book
every other good book that reputable publishers issue under its true
characterhas to bear postage at the rate of 8 cents a pound.
As a remedy for the evil I suggest the passage by Congress of the
following :
That hereafter no publications shall be admitted to the mails as second-class mat
ter that are but books or reprints of books, whether they be issued complete or in
parts, whether they be bound or unbound, or whether they be sold by subscription
or otherwise.
ABUSE IN THE MAILING OF SAMPLE COPIES.
Under the law as it now stands, publishers and news agents have the
right to mail sample copies of their publications at the same rate as for
copies to actual subscribers ; and as no limit to this privilege is pre
scribed, postmasters are bound to receive, in every case where a publi
cation is legitimate, any number of sample copies that may be offered.
The result is that in many cases publications intended primarily for ad

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vertising purposes, and for free circulation, or circulation at nominal

rates, originally presented under the guise of bona fide publications,
and purporting to have legitimate lists of subscribers, obtain the privi
lege of admission to the second class, and almost immediately after
wards their publishers flood the mails with sample copies, or copies
gratuitously issued. Many cases have come to my notice where there
is reason to believe that immeuse editions of such publications are sent
through the mails in accordance with previous guaranties to advertis
ers ; that is to say, the publishers have not aimed to obtain subscribers,
but simply to issue their periodicals as advertising sheets with a guar
anty to their patrons of a large circulation. It is not an exaggeration
to say that in some of these cases the sample copies are perhaps a
hundred fold the edition to bona fide subscribers.
It may be said that in all such cases as these the character of the pub
lication is manifest, and that the postmaster has it in his power to make
the facts known to the Department, so that the evil may be corrected.
But the difficulty is, as before intimated, that the publication when ad
mitted has all the characteristics of second-class matter, and being thus
admitted, the publisher has the right to mail unlimited quantities of it;
in the second place, it is not always possible for the postmaster or the
Department, without a special investigation, to determine whether the
publication is being issued gratuitously or not ; and, thirdly, when the
publication is discovered to be merely for advertising purposes, it is
only after millions of copies have been circulated at the pound rate.
Aside from cases of this kind, it is perhaps a common thing for even
legitimate periodicals to begin business with a merely nominal list of
subscribers, depending mainly upon the continuous issue of specimen
copies to build up a profitable subscription list.
It seems to me that the law was never inteuded to give to enterprises
of the foregoing character the privileges they are now enjoying ; and it
never could have been foreseen that the very liberal rate of postage on
legitimate newspapers and periodicals would be taken advantage of by
the publishers of mere rubbish, to the injury of genuine publications.
A remedy for the wrong might, perhaps, be secured by limiting the
number of sample copies to a reasonable proportion of the actual sub
scription list, and to require that every copy sent out as a sample copy
should be marked as such under penalty ; and never to permit the mail
ing, except at third-class rates, of even this proportion of sample copies
without permission previously obtained from the Department.
FORCE OF THE OFFICE.
The clerical and other force of the office during the past year, and as
at present organized, is as follows :
Chief clerk
1
Chiefs of division
Clerks of class 4 . .
4
Clerks of class 3 . .
16
C lcrks of class 2 . .
21
Clerks of class 1 .
20
Clerks of class 11,000.
6
Clerks of class $900...
2
Assistant messengers
2
Laborers
(J
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This force is distributed as follows :

Office proper of Third Assistant Postmaster-General :
Chief clerk
Clerks
Assistant messenger
Finance division:
Chief of division
Clerks
Stamp division :
Chief of division
Clerks
Assistant messenger
Laborers
Registration divis on :
Clerks
Division of files and mails:
Clerks
Total

1
2
1
1
10
1
45
I
6
7
5
86

CONCLUSION.
In concluding this report, I think it proper to say that the officers,
clerks, and other employes of the Bureau are deserving of high com
mendation for the promptness, intelligence, fidelity, and efficiency which
they have shown in the performance of their several duties.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, etc.,
H. R. Harris,
Third Assistant Postmaster-General.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.

No. 1.Explanation of estimates of appropriations for the office of the Third Assistant Pottmaster-General for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889.
Post-Office Department,
Office of Third Assistant Postmaster-General,
Washington, J). C, October 15, 1887.
Sir: I have the honor to submit the following estimates of appro
priations for the service of this office for the fiscal year euding June 30,
1889:
1. For manufacture of adhesive postage and special-delivery stamps
$144,148
2. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamps, and expenses of
agency
8,000
3. For manufacture of stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and letter
sheets
756,687
4. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamped envelopes, news
paper wrappers, and letter sheets, and expenses of agency
16,000
5. For manufacture of postal cards
212, 455
6. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute postal cards, and expenses
of agency
7, 800
7. For registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter envelopes
102,866
8. For ship, steam-boat, and way letters
2,500
9. For engraving, printing, and binding drafts and warrants
2,600
10. For miscellaneous items
1,000
Total

1,253,956

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The following statements will explain the above estimates :

ADHESIVE POSTAGE-STAMPS.
The contract prices of adhesive postage and special- delivery stamps
are the same now as they were for the last fiscal year, and they will be
the same during two years to come, the contract not expiring until
June 30, 1889. At these prices the actual expenditure for stamps dur
ing the last year amounted to $110,700, being the entire appropriation,
in addition to which issues were made to the amount in cost of manu
facture of $0,884.45, for which a deficiency appropriation is yet to be
made; so that the total cost of the issues of the year was $123,5S4.45,
or 7 per cent, in excess of the expenditure of the previous year. From
the issues of stamps since the close of the year to the date of this esti
mate, it is apparent that the above ratio of increase will be kept up if
not exceeded during the present year, and I am inclined to think that
the same will be the case for the next year. At any rate, I should hardly
feel safe in basing an estimate for appropriation upon a smaller annual
increase than 8 per cent. Upon this basis the following result is pro
duced :
Cost of stamps issued in tho fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
$123, 5S4. 45
Add 8 per cent, for increase
9, 886. 75
Gives estimated amount of expenditures for fiscal year ending June
30, 1888
133,471.20
Add 8 per cent, for increase, as before
10, 677. 69
Gives estimated cost for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, at
present contract prices
144, 148. 89
The current appropriation is $ 135,000.
STAMPED ENVELOPES, NEWSPAPER WRAPPERS, AND LETTER SHEETS.
The total cost of tho manufacture of stamped envelopes, newspaper
wrappers, and letter sheets issued during the past fiscal year was
$648,737.78, or $65,237.78 in excess of the appropriation, which excess
Congress is expected to make provision for by a deficiency appropria
tion. The envelopes and wrappers were paid for during the first quar
ter of the year at old contract prices; duriug the last three-quarters
they were purchased under the present contract, the rates of which are
considerably lower. These latter rates will continue unchanged until
September 30, 1890. The contract under which letter sheets were ob
tained is for no fixed term, it being discretionary with the Department
to annul the same whenever, in the judgment of the Postmaster-Gen
eral, the interests of the public service require it.
Upon the assumption that the ratio of increase in the number of en
velopes to be issued during the present and the next fiscal years will be
about the same as the ratio of the past yearwhich is nearly 8 per cent,
for all kinds of envelopesI have thought it fair to take that as the
ratio of annual increase in expenditure. Upon the basis of the last
year's cost, the result will be as follows :
Cost of stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and letter-sheet envel
opes issned during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
$648, 737. 78
Add 8 per cent, for increase
'.
51, 899. 02
Gives estimated cost for fiscal year ending June 30, 1838
Add 8 per ceut. for increase, as before

700, 6:56. 80
56, 050. 94

Gives estimated cost for fiscal year ending June 30, 1889
The present appropriation is $780,000.

756, 687. 74

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POSTAL CARDS.

The amount paid for the manufacture of postal cards during the last
fiscal year was $182,146.27, an increase of nearly 8 per cent, over the
amount paid during the previous year. (This amount includes payment
for 25,000,000 cards issued to the distributing agency established during
the year at Chicago, 111.) As the contract prices for the present and
the next fiscal years are and will be the same as those for the past two
years, and as no higher ratio of increase in the number of cards to be
issued than the above ratio in expenditure is soon expected, I have fixed
upon that as proper for the calculation of the estimate. The result is
shown in the following statement :
The expenditure for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, was
$182, 146. 27
Add 8 per cent, for increase
14, 571. 70
Gives estimated expenditure for year ending June 30, 1888
Add 8 per cent, for increase, as before

196, 717. 97
15, 737. 43

Gives estimated expenditure for year ending June 30, 1889

212, 455. 40

The current appropriation is $200,000.

REGISTERED-PACKAGE, TAG, OFFICIAL, AND DEAD-LETTER ENVEL
OPES.
The cost of the registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter en
velopes issued during the past fiscal year was $85,013.49, or an increase
of 17 per cent, over the expenditure of the previous year. This amount
is $17,813.49 in excess of the appropriation, for which excess a deficiency
appropriation will be required. The ratio of increase in expenditure
will be hardly as great during the present or the coming year as in the
past ; but as the contract upon which the envelopes are furnished is an
annual one, more or less of uncertainty, due to fluctuations in the prices
of materials entering into the manufacture of paper, always attaches to
the preparation of an estimate for this item of appropriation. I think
that 10 per cent, is a reasonable ratio, and I have predicated the esti
mate upon that, as follows :
Cost of envelopes for fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
$85, 013. 49
Add 10 per cent, for increase
8, 501. 34
Gives estimated amount for year ending June 30, 1888
Add 10 per cent, for increase, as before

93, 514. 83
9, 351. 48

Gives estimated amount for year ending June 30, 1889

102, 866. 31

The current appropriation is $87,500.

POSTAGE-STAMP, STAMPED-ENVELOPE, AND POSTAL-CARD AGENCIES.
The amount required for the expenses of the postage-stamp agency
daring the coming year will be, in even figures, $8,000. This is $100
less than the usual appropriation, which is never fully expended.
The amount required for the expenses of the stamped envelope
agency is estimated at $16,000.
The amount required for the postal-card agency will be somewhat
less than the current appropriation, owing to the fact that some de
crease in the labor of distribution at this agency will result from the
transfer of the work to the subagency at Chicago, and to two other
agencies which are contemplated. Making due allowance for this de
crease of work, the amount required will probably be $7,800.

THIRD ASSISTANTESTIMATES.

907

The current appropriations for the several agencies are as follows :

Postage-stamp agency, $8,100; stamped-envelope agency, $16,000;
postal-card agency, $10,300.
SHIP, STEAM-BOAT, AND WAY LETTERS.
Under the law owners or masters of vessels, not regularly engaged in
the transportation of the mails, are entitled to compensation on arrival
in port for letters brought and delivered by them to post-offices for
transmission to destination. In every case the amount thus paid the
owner or master of a vessel is collected by the postmaster at the office
of delivery, in addition to the regular postage, which amount is there
fore made good to the Government.
The expenditure for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1886, was $2,050.83,
and for the three quarters ended March 31, 1887, it was $1,146.30. The
appropriation for the current year is $2,500; that for the next year
should be the same.
ENGRAVING, PRINTING, AND BINDING DRAFTS AND WARRANTS.
This appropriation is for the purchase of drafts and warrants used for
payment to creditors, transfers of funds to and from postmasters, and
collections of balances due the Department. The drafts and warrants
are prepared and furnished by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
of the Treasury Department. The amount expended during the last
fiscal year was $1,959.50. The appropriation for the current fiscal year
is $2,500 ; the estimated amount required for the next year is the same.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The estimated amount required for miscellaneous expenditures for the
office is $1,000this being the amount appropriated lor the current fiscal
year. The amount expended during the last fiscal year was $114.75. It
is expected that during the next year, by reason of the establishment
of several subagencies for the distribution of stamped paper, a much
greater expenditure will be made, so that no reduction from the usual
amount of the appropriation is considered prudent.
COMPARISON OF ESTIMATES WITH PRESENT APPROPRIATIONS.
The excess of the above estimates over the present appropriations is
shown in the following table :

Objeot.

Appropri Estimates, -l-Incrcase; decrease.

ations, year year ending
ending jnno Jnno 30,
30, 1888.
1889.
Amount. Per cent.

Adhesive postage and special-delivery stamps . . . 135, 000. 00 $144. 148. 00

8, 100. 00
8, 0"0. 00
Stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and
780, 000. 00 756, 687. 00
16, 000. 00
10, 000. 00
200, 000. 00 212, 455. 00
7, 800.00
10, 800. 00
Registered package, tag, official, and dead-letter
87, 500. 00 102, 866. 00
2, 500. 00
2, 500. 00
Engraving, printing, and binding drafts and
2, 500. 00
2, 500. 00
1, 000. 00
1, 000. 00
Total
1,212,900. 00 1, 253, 956. 00

+$9, 148.00
-100.00
-23, 313. 00
+ 12,455.00
-2, 500. 00
+ 15,366.00

+ 6.7+
-1.2+
-2.9+
+6.2+
-24. 2+
+17.5+

+ 11, 056.00

+0.8+

908

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The increase of the estimates for the next fiscal year over the expend
itures for the last fiscal year is shown in the following tabular state
ment:

Object.

Estimates of
Expenditure, appropria +Incrcase; decrease.
year ended tion, year
June 30, 1887. ending June
Amount* Per cent.
30, 1889.

Adehsive postage and special-delivery stamps . . . '$123, 584. 45 $144, 14a 00 +$20,563.55 +16.6+
7, 522. 40
8, 000. 00
+477. 60 +6.3+
Stumped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and 648, 737. 78
756. 687. 00 -(107,949.22 +16.6+
+51.93 +0.3+
15, 946. 07
16, 000. 00
18-', 146. '.'7 212,455.00 +30,308.73 +16.6 +
9, 970. 80
Postal-card agency
7, 800. 00 -2, 170. 80 -21.7+
Registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter 85,013.49
102, 866. 00 +17,852.51 + 20.9 +
1,505.58
+994.42 +66.0+
2,500.00
Engraving, printing, and binding drafts and
+540. 50 +27.5+
1, 959. 50
2,500.00
+ 885.25 +771.4+
114.75
1,000.00
1, 076, 500. 09 1,253,950.00 +177,455.91 +16.4+
* Including amount to be supplied by deficiency appropriation.
Iii submitting the foregoing estimates, I have the honor to suggest
that, as the several articles of stamped paper for which provision is
therein made are all absolutely essential to the legal operations of the
postal service, and as their supply is dependent upon the demands of
the public for them as made known through the requisitions of post
mastersrendering it, to say the least, altogether inexpedient to cut
off the supply in any case where an appropriation is found toward the
end of the year to be inadequateit would be desirable to have the
Department vested with authority to use, whenever necessary, whatever
balance might be left from one appropriation for the purpose of sup
plying deficiencies in the others. This would no doubt sometimes ob
viate the necessity of asking for deficiency appropriations, and relieve
the Department from the responsibility of allowing obligations to be
created in excess of what the law strictly authorizes. I accordingly
respectfully recommend that Congress be requested to incorporate into
the next act making appropriations for the postal service some such
provision as the following :
Provided, That, in future, whenever it may become necessary, the Postmaster-Gen
eral shall be authorized to use any balance left over from any one of the several items
of appropriation for the manufacture of stamps, stamped envelopes, or postal-cards,
in order to supply, as far as practicable, deficiencies that may exist in the other
items.
Yours, very respectfully,
H. E. Harris,
Third Assistant Postmaster- General.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.

THIRD ASSISTANTAPPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES. 909

No. 2.Statement shou-ing appropriations and expenditures for the year ended June 30,
1887.
By accounts up to September 30.
Amount
of aippropriation.
Amount of Balance
Excess of
expenditures. unexpended. expenditures.
Office of the Postmaster-Qeneral.
For maildepredationsand post-office inspectors, and fees to UDited States marshals,
$200, 000. 00 $197, 706. 08
$2, 293. 92
attorneys, oto
For advertising
20, 000. 00
12, 554. 75
7, 445. 25
For miscellaneous items in the office of the
Postmaster-General
1, 500. 00
106. 00
L 394. 00
Office of the Firet Assistant Postmaster-Gen
eral.
For compensation to postmasters
11,700,000.00 11, 920,
For compensation to clorks in post-offices. . " 150,000.00 5, 385,
495, 000. 00 471,
For rent, fuel, and light
23, 066. 77
25, 000. 00
For office furniture'.... ......
4, 529. 12
20,
For miscellaneous and incidental items
70, 000. 00
57,
12, 224. 54
For free-delivery service
4,92128,531.25 4,618,
309, 849. 20
For stationery in post-offices
55, 000. 00
45,
9, 307. 57
For wrapping twine
80 000. 00
14, 839. 21
6">,
For wrapping paper..
30, 000. 00
2& 18
29,
For letter-balances, scales, and test-weights. 10, 000. 00
8, 908. 38
L
For postmarking and rating stamps, and ink
and pads for canceling and stamping pur
30, 000. 00
poses
21, 005. 48
8, 994. 52
Office of the Second AttUtant PostmasterGeneral.
For inland mail transportation by star routes. 5, 850, 000. 00 5, 119, 619. 30 730, 350. 70
For inland mail transportation by steam-boat
575, 000. 00 421, 370. 24 153,629.76
routes
900, 000. 00 825, 338. 17
For mail-messenger Bervlce
74, 661. 83
For mail-bags and mail-bag catchers
260, 000. 00 245, 708. 33
14,201.67
20, 000. 00
For mail locks and keys
19, 522, 00
478. 00
For inland mail transportation by railroad
15,595,432 00 14,707,281.94 888, 150. C6
routes
For
car service
1,808,000.00 1, 713, 391. 92
91,608, 08
For railway
railwajT post-office
postal clerks
.
4, 800, 000. 00 4,693,381.91 106,618.09
For necessary and special facilities on trunk
291,000.00 285, 372. 81
lines
5, 627. 19
1,000. CO
For miscellaneous items
166.90
833. 10
Office of the Third Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral.
For manufacture of adhesive postage and
116, 700. 00 116,700.00
special-delivery stamps
For postage-stamp agency
8, 100. 00
7, 522. 40
577.60
For manufacture of stamped envelopes,
newspaper wrappers, and letter sheet*
583. 500. 00 583, 500. 00
For stamped-envelope agoncy
16, 000. 00
15,945. 07
54,93
For manufacture of postal cards
188, 600. 00 182, 148. 27
6, 453. 73
For postal-card agency
10, 300. 00
9, 970. 80
329.20
For registered-package, tag, official, and
dead-letter envelopes
67, 200. 00
67, 200. 00
For Bhip. steam-boat, and way letters
2, 000. 00
1, 505. 58
494. 42
For engraving, printing, and binding drafts
2, 000. 00
and warrants
1,959.50
40. 50
For miscellaneous items
1, 000. 00
114.75
885. 25
For special-delivery service
92, 726. 42
92, 720. 42
Office of the Superintendent of Foreign Mails.
For transportation of foreign mails
373, 000. 00 369, 981. 52
5,018.48
100, 000. 00
For balances due foreign countries
54, 286. 86
45, 711 14
Total
54, 458, 589. 67 ,52, 391, 677. 43 2, 532, 206. 39

$229, 481. 41
235, 812. 74

465,294.15

910

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 3.Statement exhibiting the receipts and expenditure!, under appropriate heads, by
30, 1886
RECEIPTS.
Quarter
Qnarter
Quarter
Qnarter
ended Sep ended
endid March cuikd June
tember 30, ber 31,Decem
30, 1887.
1886.
31,
1887.
1888.
$39, 726. 14
3,704.82 18. 068. 25 32.278.66
524,931 86 530,407.96 515, 6^9. 52 557,530.54
6,032. 17
5, 803. U0
4 897.39
2,701.00
Postage-stamps, stamped envelope*, nows10,328,491.33 11, 682, 225. 30 12,275,723.16 11,384,543.99
papcr wrappers, and postal cards
5, 108. 07
1, 897. 09
2. 142 69
1, 827. 60
152, 731.21 209, 113. 87 179, 316. 05 178. 174. 32
20,342,78
8, 047. 76
7, 250. 67 128. 961. 13
11,072,948.41 12,444,640.91 13, 033, 087. 74 12, 286, X2. 33
Comparison, including revenue from money-order business :
Increase of receipts over year ended June SO, ia<6, $4.880,186.44, or 11.1+ per cent.
Increase of receipts over year ended June 30, 1885, $6,276,765.56, or 14.9+- per cent.

EXPENDITURES.
$2, 834, 647. 15
Compensation of postmasters
1, 333, 146. 80
Compensation of clerks for post-offices
Compensation of letter-carriers and inci
1, 155, 903. 07
dental
expenses
Wrapping paper
11, 15L 35
18.611.68
Twino
4, 478. 66
Postmarking and canceling stamps
468.70
Letter-balances
Kent, light, and fuel for post-offices
107, 428. 50
14.
260. 23
Stationery
1, 932. 41
Furniture for post-offices
Miscellaneous, office of First Assistant Post
14, 476. 82
master-General
Inland mail transportation, railroad
,.. 3, 636, B71. 05
1, 273, 378. 53
Inland mall transportation, star
110, 693. 40
Inland mail transportation, steam boat
419, 339. 92
Transportation by postal cars
Special and necessary facilities, railroad
60, 140. 30
trunk lines
1, 145, 999. 67
Compensation of railway postal clerks
201, 789.44
Compensation of mail messengers
6, 1119. 50
Mail locks and keys
28, 060. 10
Mail bags and catchers
Mail depredations, post-office inspectors,
feos to United States marshals, attorneys,
45, 036 17
clerks of court, and counsel
24, 243. 91
Postage-stamps
1,882.17
Distribution of postage-stamps
Stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers. 114, 966. 59
Distribution ofstampedenvelopes and news
3, 815. 82
paper wrappers
34,344.28
Postal cards
2, 466. 05
Distribution of postal cards
Kegistered-package envelopes, locks and
16, 745. 93
seals, and official and dead-letter envelopes
429.46
Ship, steam-boat, and way letters
Engraving, printing, and binding drafts and
1,080.00
warrants

2,711.30
Advertising
31.60
Miscellaneous, office of Postmaster-General,
93, 307. 33
Foreign mail transportation
13.73
Balance dne foreign countries
Miscellaneous,Second Assistant Postmaster95.00
General
,
Miscellaneous, Third Assistant PostmasterGeneral
10,939.81
Special-delivery service

$2, 966, 767. 09

1,309,873.81
1, 143, 193. 62
7, 528. 95
32,873.42
3. 764. 76
83.08
117, 230. 70
19, 939. 35
4, 394. 47
13, 561. 23
3, 619, 931. 24
1, 278, 304. 19
103, 469. 31
423, 701. 06
71, 238. 79
1, 160, 202. 82
20.1, 534. 32
6, 700. 00
69, 736 48
60, 460. 21
34,511.60
I, 8S0. 23
190, 234. 75
4, 303. 39
40, 747. 93
2, 457. 50
19, 328. 16
186.52
173.90
2,747.51
24.90
105, 471. 68
523. 02
87.30
25,162.64

$3, 090, 182. 96 $3, 017, 884. 21

1, 383, 954. 09 | 1, 358, 838. 04
1, 153. 235. 41 1, 166, 349. 95
10, 770. 11
512.41
18,66a82
15,006.97
3,994.94
8,767.12
53.70
486.14
122,717.99 123, 955. 98
5, 063. 17
6, 429. 68
7, 186. 87
6, 957. 13
13, 475. 16
16, 262. 25
3, 007, 142. 87 3, 813, 236. 7
1, 279, 931. 89 1, 2118, 034. 69
100, 314. 39 100. 893. 14
425, 709. 59 444, 641. 35
73, 996. 86
73,996.86
1,182,483.59 1, 201, 695. 83
209, 815. 11 207,199.30
4, 602 50
2,030.00
92, OIL 04
55,390.71
48,742.20
33, 358. 34
1, 870. 00
177, 792. 32
3, 877. 50
42, 657. 03
2,450.00
26, 780. 52
630. 32
225.60
3, 309. 05
17.50
105, 560. 11
14, 709. 92

52, 567. 48
24,588.09
1,890.00
91, 506. 34
3,948.36
65,307.03
2, 597. 25
4, 345. 39
359.28
480.00
3,786.89
32.10
65,642.40
39, 040. 19

TIIIRD ASSISTANT

RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITUEES.

911

quarters, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, compared with fiscal years ended June
and 1885.
RECEIPTS.
Total
Comparison with year
Comparison with yea
expendi
Total vear tures on Total year ended June 30, 1886. Total yeiir ended June 30, 1885.
ended Juno account of ended June
ended Juno
30, 1887. previous 30, 1886.
30, 1885.
fiscal
Increase Decrease.
Increase. Decrease.
years.
$93, 777. 8T
2. 158, 499. 98
19,433.56
45, G70. 983. 81
10. 976. 35
719, 335. 45
164, 602. 34
18, H37, 609. 39
43. 948, 422. 95
4, 889, 1S6. 44

$60, 004. 80 $33, 773. 07

2, 018, 048, 04 140,451.94
13,472.35
5, 96L 21
41,447, 095.88 4, 223, 887. 96
8,858.33
2, 118. 02
350, 551. 87 868, 783. 58
50,391.68 114, 210. 66
43, 948, 422. 95 4, 889, 186. 44

$67, 527. 86 $26, 250. 01

1, 958, 237. 05 200, 262. 93
5, 921. 66
13, 511. 90
40, 036, 226. 69 3, 614, 757. 15
12, 097. 93
$i,"i2L'58
408. 933. 30 310,402. 15
44, 309. 10 120, 293. 24
42, 560, 843. 6, 277, 887. 14 1, 12L 58
48, 837, 609. 39
1, 12L 58
6, 276, 765. 56 6, 276, 765. 56

Comparison, excluding revenue from money-order business :

Increase of receipts over year ended June 30, 1886, $4,520,402.86, or 10 3-t- per cent.
Increase of receipts over year ended June 30, 1885, $5,966,363.41, or 14.1 + per cent.
EXPENDITURES.
$11,029,481.41
5, 385, 812. 74
4, 618, 682. 05
29. 971. 82
f5. 160. 79
21, 005. 48
1, 091. 62
471, 333. 23
45, 6.12. 43
20, 470. 88
67, 775. 46
14, 707. 281. 94
5,119, 649.30
421, 370. 24
1. 713, 391. H
285, 372. 81
4, 603. 381 91
825, 338 17
19. .122. 00
245, 708. 33

$11,348
348,178.17
$2, 944. 74 4, 977, ~ 47
112.66 4, 312. 296. 70
28, 766. 49
69. 192. 35
215.00
16, 812. 37
1. 172, 50
'2,629.89 468, 932. 57
36, 010. 10
49.77
11, 214. 06
3, 649. 70
479.89
53, 498. 30
70, 042. 17 14, 149, 401. 85
29, 763. 22 5, 452, 456. 19
111.48 471, 447. 26
16, 441.36 1, 691, 447. 80
251, 540. 82
4, 407, 778. 08
4, 703. 84 833, 968. 38
19, 995. 80
52, 933. 95 215, 202. 80

107, 700.08
234.80
116,700.00
7, 522. 40
583,500.00
15.945.07
182, 146.27
9, 970. 80
11.25
67. 200. 00
1,505.68
1.959.50
12, 554. 75
306.25
106.00
369. 981. 52 32,641.78
64,286.86 13, 647. 02
166.90
5.49

194, 435. 00
114. 969. 09
6, 837. 00
692,435.04
15. 372. 09
168. 826 06
7, 008. 90
72, 306. 21
2, 050. 83
1, 984. 75
14, 624. 06
149. 71
358. 929. 87
31, 927. 09
019.05

$11,243,848.94 $685, 632. 47

$581, 303. 24
4, 873, 853. 19 511,959.55
408, 149. 27
3, $83, 952. 55 632, 729. 50
306, 385. 35
34, 997. 60
1, 205. 33
79. 149. 50
$4,031.56
10, 233. 04 10, 772. 44
""i'iii'ii'
8... fs
17. 802 20
455, 239. 09 "ie.oii.'ii'
2, 400. 66
46, 776. 43
9, 662. 33
10, 406. 89 "i.'ooxw
9, 256. 82
3, 292. 00
54,483.46
4, 277. 16
13. 558. 313. 78 1. 148, 968 16
657,880.09
332, 806. 89 5, 403, 239. 00
50, 077. 02 558, 288. 51
4, 155. 45
1. 709, 236. 47
21, 944. 12
35,
373. 09
219.
999.72
33, 831. 99
4.210.209.51 417, 172. 40
225, 603. 83
866,
139.
70
8, 620. 21
23, 962. 00
473.80
5, 018. 57
240, 779. 76
30, 595. 53
3, 271. 08
1, 730. 91
685.40
108, 935. 04
572.98
13, 320. 21
2,961.90
5, 166. 21
646.26
25.25
2, 069. 01
43.71
11,051.65
22, 359. 77
452.75

199, 219. 57
137. 753. 47
5, 745. 80
626, 165. 56
15,886.10
181, 700. 87
7, 005. 82
90, 097. 26
1, 801. 11
2. 081. 22
16. 694. 07
1, 247. 64
325, 462. 98
23, 489. 71
981, 35

1, 776. 54
58.97

44, 618. 64
30, 797. 15

92, 726. 42

9] 2

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 3.Statement exhibiting the receipts and expenditures, under appropriaie hud*, by
EXPENDITURESContinued.
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
ended Sep ended
ended March! ended June
tember 30, ber 31.Decem
1886. 31, 1887.
30, 1887.
1880.
Compensation of postmasters readjusted
Delegates to Postal Union Congress, Lisbon,
Portugal
$12, 767, 596. 29 $13, 029, 330. 01 $13, 272, 250. 50 1 $13, 322, 500. 63

Total expenditures for transportation of the mails for year ended June 30, 1887
$22. 247. 0C6 21
Total expenditures for transportation of the mails for year ended June 30, 1886
22, 010, 293. S2
Increase over 1886
230, 772. 2
or 1.04 + per cent.
Increase of expenditures over June 30, 1886, $1, 764, 124. 06, or 3.4 + per cent.

THIRD ASSISTANTRECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.

913

quarters, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, etc.Continued.
EXPENDITURESContinued.
Total
Comparison with year
expend!*
Comparison with year
Total year tures on Total year ended June 30, 1880. Total year ended Jane 30, 1885.
ended June account of ended Jane
ended June
30, 1887. previous 30, 1886.
30, 1885.
fiscal
Increase. Decrease.
Increase. Decrease.
years.
$375,823.47
2,100.00
52,391.677.43 614,616.96 $50, 627, 653. 37 $2,277,717.01 $513,592.96 $49,317,188.41 $3,675,074.36 1600,585.34
513,692.96
62,391,677.43 600,685.34
50,6^7,553.37
1, 764, 124. 06
3,074,489.02 3,074,480.02
1, 764, 124. 06
Total expenditures for transportation of the mails for year ended Jane 30, 1887
$22, 247, 066. 21
Total expenditures for transportation of the mails for year ended Jane 30, 1885. ... 21, 479, 097. 48
Increase over 1885
1
767, 968. 73
or 3. 5 + per cent.
Increase of expenditures over June 30, 1885, $3,074, 489. 02, or 6. 2 + per cent.
48P M G 87
58

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 5. J'oslaye-slamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, UiUr-slieet envelopes, and

postal cards issued duriny fiscal year endiny June 30, 1837.
ORDINARY TOST AGE-STAMPS.
Denominations.

Quarter end
ing Septem
ber 30, 1880.

Quarter end Quarter end Quarter ending Decem

ing Maieb' lag Jnnc30,
ber 31, 1886. 31, 1887.
1887.

83, 060, 000

117, 101,800
240, 142, 000
301,213,400
61, 100
312. 000
2, 141, 600
4, 108 700
0, 208 400
, 073, 660
1, 700
1, 000
10 cent
5, 24 1, 850
3, Mi, 810
15-ceut
2.-6, 040
540, 780
80, 710
115, 030
5, 710
12, 480
Special-delivery 10215, 883
492, 050
Total
342. 424, 830
488 264. 750
$8,610,343.00 $9,525. 185.00
2-cent

Total.

109,700,700
432. 286. SOU
124. 744, 600
320, 2f.O, 200
310 510, IM 1, 2461. 264.
ICi.350
6011
100 000
791,500
3. 343,400
3, 795, 3. 0
13,428.9.0
9, 55.1, 400
7, 614. 280
32. 4C9. 740
54. 000
1. 100
57,700
5,933.210
4,417.120
19.176.520
414. 5:0
419.520
1,630 800
lbO.tOO
97 410
433, OOO
8, 400
8, 810
35,450
254, 80
283, OCO
1 245. 940
471,971, 440
415, 570. 420 1,748. 2!;, 400
$9, 157,097.00 | $8, 575, 625. 00 J $33, 8S8, 700. 10

NEWSPAPER AND 1-ERIODICAL STAMPS.

134, 625
116,380
40,845
74, 165
48,085
35,160
85, 795
34. 450
31,050
13, 625
11,795
12, 090
6, 835
5,355
13,340
8, 620
6,139
3,235
2, 103
2, 043
772
28.
310
1.035
088, 777
$277, 404. 80

1.92
$3
*s
$9
$12
$36
48
Total

155,290
126, 945
47, 740
84,315
50, 585
37,565
95, 145
35, 355
34,845
15.485
8,695
11,050
5,160
5,165
16, 295
10. 225
7,794
4,502
2, 449
2,258
889
342
253
1,208
759, 615
$318, 107. 00

164, 870
129,440
57, 140
92,095
57, 495
40, 910
96, 250
37, 590
30, 095
18,390
13,460
13, 940
8, 590
8,835
14,775
9,575
7, 434
4.747
3,092
2,635
975
580
370
1,640
820, 923
$377,418.00

149. 760
117, 640
50, 570
77,700
60,035
42, 335
92,738
39,110
32,455
17,465
11,525
13, 135
8,755
6,870
14,435
9,075
8,389
4,068
2,842
3,135
1,582
526
520
1,615
762. 280
$391, 394. 00

604.545
490,405
202,295
328,275
206,800
155,970
369.928
146,545
134.445
64.9G5
45,475
50,215
29,340
26,225
58,845
37.495
29,756
16,552
10.486
10.071
4,218
1,733
1,453
5,558
3,031.595
$1,364,413.80

10, 679, 000

30, 080, 000
4H, 400
91,000
3, 000

10, 544, 250

31, 538, -m
34,250
07, 500
17, 000
1,000
1,000

38,739,250
125, 172, 700
114,750
249, 750
23,000
1,000
1, OCK)

11,913,750
13, 737,100
834, 000
812,500
74, 473, 150 1
60, 237, 250
$1,330,157.20 $1,070,700.98

11, 515, 600

859,000
54, 577, 800
$900,505.78

43, ml m
2,8t0,00.
210,507,310
$3,733,683.7..

STAMPED ENVELOPES.
3, 890, 200
io, 740, eno
6, 760
33,5,0

4-ccnt

13, 619, 750

40, 198, 200
20, 350
M.7.0
3,000

Newspaper wrap
pers:
0,179,500
351, 000
21,219,100
$361,261.79

Total
Value

THIRD ASSISTANT

ISSUES OP STAMPS, ETC.

919

No. 5. I'ostage-stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, etc. Continued.

STAMPED ENVELOPES BEARING A REQUEST TO RETURN'.
Denominations.

4-eellt
Scent
10-cent
Total

Quarter enil- Quarter end Quarter coil Quarter end

ing Decem
injr Septem
ing March ing June 30,
1887.
ber 30, 1880. ber 31, 1886. 31, 1887.
2,041,500
45,575,250 ,
37,
500 1
21,500

1, 378, 000
33, 905 500
1'5. 600
22, 500

35, 331, 500 j

47, 675, 750
$776, 034. 35 . $1, 025, 450. 05

Total.

1,804,500
42,005,250
21,
000
20,500

1, 096, 250
41, 906, 250
18, 500
18, 500

0, 920, 250
103, 992, 250
102,500
89, 000

44, 467, 250

$967, 364. 70

43, 639, 500

171, 104, 000

$910,310.40 j $3,699,160.10
LETTERSHEET ENVELOPES.
2cent
Talno

2,132,500
2, 132,500
(49,047.50

2, 018, 000
2, 018, 000
$40, 414. 00

1|
|
1

050, 0C0
050,000
$14,950.00

#
303, 6C0 j
309, 500
$7, 118. 50

5,110,000
5, 110, 000
$117,630.00

POSTAGE DUE STAMPS.

1-cent
2-cent
3-ccnt
10-ceut
30-cetit
50-cent
Total

952, 800
907, 350
5,000
101, 400
273, 440
5,000
5, 020
2, 250, 070
$04, 252. 00

817, 200
052, 300
50, 000
182, 100
188, 8VI
1, O.'O
1,000
1, 892, 530
$31, 517. 00

843,000
909, 250
12,700
135, 000
328, 210
5, 150
1,000
2, 234, 310
$68,612.00

823, 200
723, 700
200
97, 58')
219,840
2, 000
1, 044
1,869,024
$50, 755. 00

$3, 436. 200

3, 194, 000
07,900
516, 200
1,010,340
13, 230
8,004
8, 246, 534
$235, 136. 00

91, 112, 000

41,250
91,153,250
$911,945.00

*35fl, 778, 000

101,250
356, 93U, 250
$3,571,005.00

POSTAL CARDS.
2-eent
Total

71, 935, 500

25, 750
72,011,250
$720, 370. 00

104,271,500
45,250
104,310, 750
$1, 043, 020. 00

89, 409, 000

49, 000
89, 458, 000
$895, 070. 00

* These numbers are not inclusive of 25,000,000 cards shipped June 7, 1887, to the subagency at
Chicago, 111., for subsequent distribution to postmasters.
RECAPITULATION.
Articles issued.
Ordinary postage-stamps
Special-iielivery stamps
Newspaper and periodical stamps.
Ordinary stamped envelopesplain
Stamped envelopesrequest
Newspaper wrappers
Letter-sheet envelopes
Postage-duo stamps
Postal cards.
Aggregate

774, 156. 00
124. 504. (HI
364, 413.
100. 821. 40
609, 160. 10
536, 864. 35
117,53(V Oil
235, 136. 00
571, 005. 00
610, 680. 65

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

920

No. G.Issue ofpostage-stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, letter-sheet envel

opes, and postal cards by denominations, for fiscal year ending Jane 30, 1887.

Denominationa.

Number
ofordinary
Btamps, includ
intr special
delivery and
postage-doe
atamps.
435, 722, 500
L 240, 358. 950
1, 332,600
13, 438, 950
33, 015, 940
67,700
21, 432, 800
1,830,860
446,280

Number
of stamped
envelope*
paper wrap Number of
pers, includ postal earda.
ing lettersheet envel
opes.
89,005,350 *356,778,000
297,134,950
101,250
217, 250
338, 750
23.000
1,000

8,064
35,450

1,000

$1.92
$3
$6
$9
24
$36
(48
$eo
Value

Number of
newspaper
and period
ical stamps.

1,758,477,994 386,721,300
$34, 133, 886. 00 $7,550,375.85

882, 110, 3f5

604.545
490,405 1, 547, 143. 556
1, 534, 795
202,295
13, 984, 475
328, 275
33.354.6S0
264,500
206, 800
155, 970
155, 970
21, 825. 718
369. 928
146.545
146,545
1, 630, 860
134,445
134.445
447,280
64.965
64,965
45,475
45,475
8,064
SO. 215
50, 215
29,340
29,340
28.225
26,225
36.4.V0
58,845
58.845
37,495
37, 495
29. 756
29, 756
16.552
16,552
10,486
10.486
10, 071
10, 071
4,218
4,218
1,733
1,733
1 4T.3
1,453
5,558
5,558
350, 939, 250
3. 031, 595 2, 503, 170. 139
$3,571,005.00 $1,364,413.80 $16, 619, 680. o5

-ThiB does not Include 25,000,000 cards Bent June 7, 1887, to the subagency at Chicago, HI., for subse
quent distribution to postmasters.
No. 7Table showing the increase and decrease in the issue ofpostage-stamps, stamped en
velopes, newspaper wrappers, letter-sheet tnvelopes, and postal cards for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1887, as compared with the issue of the preceding gear.
1886.

1887.

Articles issued.
Number.

Amount.

1 620,784,100 $31, 172, 364. 00

369, 966. 00
3, 699, 560
Newspaper and periodical stamps
2, 755, 461 1, 097, 390. 00
Ordinary stamped envelopes, plain .. 155, 393, 860 3. 046, 670. 97
Stamped envelopes, request
152, 742, 260 3, 352, 317. 06
633, 067. 00
45, 872, 000
159. 989. 00
Postage-due stamps
5, 469, 660
355, 648, 000 S, 867, 970. 00
Total of all issues
2, 342, 364, 871 43, 289, 724. 02

Number.

Amount.

1. 746, 985, 520

. 1, 245, 940
3, 031, 595
164, 301. 450
171,104,000
46, 205, 850
5,110.000
248, 250
534
366,8. 939,

$33, 774, 156. 00

124,694.00
1,364,413.80
3,196.821.40
3,699. 160. 10
636, 864. 36
117,630.00
235,136.00
3, 671, 005. 00
2, 503, 170, 139 46, 619, 630. 65

* 25,000,000 one-cent cards were accepted during month of May and sent June 7, 1887, to subagency
Chicago, 111., whence they will be issued to postmasters. They are not included in this table.

THIRD ASSISTANTISSUES OF STAMPED PAPER.

921

No. 7. Table allowing increase and decrease in issue ofpostage-stamps, etc.Continued.

Per cent, increase.

Increase.
Articles issued.
Number.

Number.

Amount.

126,201,420 $2. 001, 792. 00

t2, 463, 620 1245,362.00
267, 023. 80
276, 134
150,150.43
8,907,600
346, 843. Off
ia 361, 750
3, 707. 35
333,850
117, 530. 00
5, 110,000
75, 147. 00
2, 776, 884
13, 035. 00
1,291,250
160, 805, 268 3,329, U56.63

Total of all issues

7.79
166.32
10. 02
5.73
12. 02
.73
50.77
.36
6.86

Amount
8.35
166.32
24.33
4.93
10.35
71
46.97
37
7.69

t Decrease.
No. 8. Value ofpostage-stamps issued, bufiscal years, from their introduction, July 1, 18-17,
to June 30, 1887.
Tear.
1847
1848
1849
1850
1851
1852
1854
1858
1857
1858
1859
1860
1861
1862
1863
1864
1865
1866
1867
1868
1869
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879 ...
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1886
1887

Ordinary.

Official.

Newspaper
Specialand periodical. Postage-due. delivery.

Total.

$274,710.00

$274,710.00
-

1, 535, 638. 51
1,608,792.91
1, 526, 300. 00
2, 056, 127. 00
3.611,274. 40
4, 337, 135. 20
4, 945, 374. 35
8,279,405.00
5,920,939.00
5,908,522.60
7.078,188.00
9,683,394.00
10, 177, 327. 00
12,099,987.50
10,816,661.00
11, 578,607.00
11,751,014.00
12, 722, 568. 00
13, 976, 768. 00
14, 630, 715. 00
15,840,649.00
16,681,189.00 $494, 974. 70
17,275,242.00 1, 415, 815. 20
18,271,479.00 &T4, 970. 25
18,773,454.00 663,831.50
18, 181, 676. 00 614, 107.20
19, 468.6ia00 618,094.60
20, 117, 259. 00 624,999. 95
22,414,928.00 140, 199. 08
21, 040, 627. 00 107, 777. 32
28, 679, 528. 00 139, 991. 75
80, 307. 179. 00 125, 839. 20
29, 077, 444. 00 140, 040. 00
28, 429, 628. 00
31,172,364 00
33,774,156.00

$815,902.47
945, 254. 75
1,000,605.10
1,093,845.30
1,088,412.16
1,252,903.30
1,398,674.00
l,60,OC9. 70
1, 752, 564. 60
1,923,217.80
2,
047, 26a 50
1,097,390.00
1,364,413.80

$365, 957. 66
251, 836. 00
254, 393. 00
352, 170. 00
404,915.90
353,611.00
308. 492. 00
1159,989.00
235,136.00

1, 535, 638. 51
1,608,792.91
1,526.300.00
2,056,127.00
3.611,274.40
4,337,135.20
4,945.374.35
6,279.405.00
8, 920,939.00
5,908,522.60
7, 078, 18a 00
9. 683, 394. 00
10,177,327.00
12, 099, 987. 50
10,816,661.00
11, 578, 607. 00
11,751,014 00
12, 722, 5a 00
13.976,768.00
14,630,715.00
15,840,649.00
17.176,163.70
18.691, 087.20
19.922,351.72
20, 382, 540. 25
19,790,388.30
21, 180,657.90
22,196,628.11
24, 059, 866. 38
25,801,471.82
30, 773, 789. 45
32. 590, 49a 60
31,404,312.80
30, 785, 38a 50
'"'$369,' 950 32,799,699.00
124,591 35 49a 299 80

* Postage on second-class matter was reduced from 2 cents to 1 cent a pound July 1, 1885.
tTho standard of weight was increased from 4 to 1 ounce for 2 cents, on first-class matter, July 1,
1885.

922

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTKR-fiENERAL.

No. 9.Statement by fiscal years of the issues of stamped tnrelopes, from the date of their
first issue, June'XI, 1853, to June 30, 1887, with percentages of issues of special-request
envelopes from the date of their first issue, Mag, 18U5.
Tear ended
June 30
1833
1851
1855
1858
1837
1858
1859
1880
1881
1862
1883
1884
1865
1868
1867
1888
I860
1870
1871
1872
1873
1871
1875
1878
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
188k
1885
1888
1887

Plain envel
opes.

SpocialrequcHt
envelope*

5, 000, 000
21, 381, 100
23,451,725
33, 761, 050
33, 033, 100
30, 971, 375
30, 280, 300
29, 280, 025
26, 027, 300
27, 231. J50
25, 518, 750
28, 218, 800
750, 000
25, 156, 173
8, 708, 523
30. 386. 200
16. 421, 100 16, 665, 250
17, 891, 800 25, 4d0, 750
19, 851, 000 31, 821. 100
19, 951, 501 36, 338. 000
50, 563, 625 18, 111,650
67, 100, 7f0 16, 825, 000
7i<, 971, 350 52,201,250
81, 178,250 51, 910, 2: 0
95, 135, 100 54,811,000
1O0, 965, 750 81, 551, 5(10
100, 276, 950 61, 371, 500
115, 715, 100 * 67.815.250
110,503,700 87, 058, 230
130,301,5110 78. 835, f00
112, 043, 050 85, 024, 000
155,881.200 100. 701, 250
158,688,200 100, 578, 250
192, 716, 550 129, 515. 50J
IKS, 954, 050 136, 796, 750
201, 265, 830 152, 712, 2-0
210, 507. 300 171, 104, 100

Total.

Pcrcentape
of request
envelopes.

5 000, 000
21, 384, 10U
28,451,785
33, 761, 050
33, 013, 100
30, 971, 375
30, 280, 300
29. 280, 025
28, 027, 300
27, 231. 150
25. 518, 750
28. 218 800
26.208,175
39, 094. 725
63, 088,630
73. 364, 650
81, 075, 100
80. 289, 500
101,675,275
113,925,750
131. 172, 600
130.118,5 0
119, 766, 100
165, 520, 250
170, 651. iro
181, 560, 35U
177,561,950
207. 137,000
227,067,050
256, 565, 150
259, 208,150
822, 232, 050
322, 751. 400
354, 008, 100
381,611, 3u0

No. 10.Statement by fiscal gears of the number of postal cards supplied postmasters from
the date of their first issue, Mag I, 1873, to June 30, 1887.
Tear.
June 30
1S73
1871
lf.75
1878
W7
ln7H
1*79
1880

lcent.

2-ccnt.

*31, 091,000
91, 070, 000
107, CHI. 000
150, 815, 000
170, 015, 600
200, 030, 000
221, 79T, 000
269, 751, 000 2, 790, 600

Total.
31, 094. 000
91. 079, 000
107, 610, 000
150, 815,000
170, 015, 600
200. 630, 000
221, 707, 000
272, 650, 500

Tear.
June 301881.
1882.
188.1.
1881.
if*:,
1886.
1887.

* Two months only.

1-cent.

2-cent.

308 412 500

11 379.
351, 3114, 500
4-1. 500
36-' 78!). 500
3:t 330, 500
;i5f, 490, 000
356 77S. ooo

124,000
103, 500
91, 250
87,250
80,000
149,000
161,250

308. 536 500

351, 408, On
379. 518, 750
362, 876, 750
339,416,51*
365, 618 OOO
350, 939. :W

THIRD ASSISTANTSECOND-CLASS MATTER.

923

No. 11.Comparative statement of second-vlas matter mailtd at post-offices of the first

class during the pant two fiscal yearn.
Year ending June VTear ending June 30, Increase fur 1S87.
Per cent,
30, 1886.
188".
of total
amount
Post-ofheea.
collected
Wt. cttdJ ". ctt *t Postage.
in Unitotl
States.
Pound*.
Pr.ct.l
4, 024, 588 $40, 245. 88 15. 28!
Now York, N. Y.
1, 507, 2041 072.04 13. 99
Chicago, 111
863, 974! 039.74 12.06
Boston, Mass
1, 482, 145 821. 45, 25. 01
Philadelphia, Pa.
218, 187] 131.87 4.25
Saint Louis, Mo. .
186, 018 809. 18 5.53
Cincinnati, Ohio.
287. 89o' 878.90 15.06
San Francisco, Cal
2:12, 322 323. 22 13.98
Detroit, Mich
165.581 655. 81 ,9.75
Milwaukee, Wis.
304,
901 049.61 20. 87
Saint Paul, Minn
15,57:'
155.72 L 07
Washington, D. C
166,
060.91 13. 78
Kansas City, Mo.
146. 691
573 405.
73 9.85
Louisville, Ky...
Cleveland, Ohio .
98, 119 981. 19 7.92
Augusta, Mo
319. 801 198.01 31. 72
362, 1311 621. 31 37.92
Rochester, N. Y.
182, 198' 821. 98 17.20
Pittsburgh, Pa . .
331. 299 312. ... 3R 05
Atlanta, Ga. .
301, 923 019. 23 34.33
Minneapolis, Miun
352, 081 520. 81 43.00
Omaha, Nebr
109, 059 0E0.59 10.81
Baltimore, Md.. .
70,113 701. 13 0. !>
Elgin. Ill
*82, 387 823. 87 7.12
Toledo, Ohio
156, 393 , 563. 93 19.79
New Orleans, La.
115,868 , 158. 08 14.06
Nashville. Tenn.
Springfield, Mass
356, 285 , 502. 85 72. 28
151, 353 , 543. 53 26 41
Denver, Colo
Springfield, Ohio.
59,001 599. 01 9. 05
Indianapolis, Ind
37, 742 377. 421 5.92
Des Moines, Iowa
150, 096 .500.90 29. 53
Albany, N. Y....
95, 254 952. 54 19. 39
Buffalo, N. Y..
37, 722 377. 22 8.47
Bichmond. Va. . .
22, 315 223. 15 6.02
TJLlca, N. Y ....
151, 053 , 510. 53 50. 47
Columbus, Ohio .
33, 470 334. 70 8.29
Davtou, Ohio
60, 232 602 32. 18.94
Elmira, N. Y
48, 477; 481. 771 21. 54
Portland, Oregon
37,017 370. 17 15.81
53, 055 530. 55 24. 53
Portland, Me....
Dallas, Tex
57, 984 579.84 27.48
Galveston. Tex . .
*44, 874 448. 741 14.73
Syracuse. N. Y . .
34, 018' 340. 18 15.70
Topeka, Kaus . .
44, 59; 445. 99 23. 39
Providence. B. I.
27, 8l!i 278. 02 14. 051
Brooklyn, N". Y..
41.9101 419. 10 23. 93
Memphis. Tenn .
47, 61>5| 470. 05 30.31
Saint Joseph, Mo
32, 915 329. 10 19.68
Grand Uapids,
Mich
5 !. 304
64 30 50
44,
010; 533.
Hartford, Conn ..
440.49 18. 09
liarrisburg. Pa . .
03, 401 034. 01 50.40
Charleston. S. C .
400
4.00 0.
Dubuque, Iowa . .
8,081
80. 83 4.971
Jacksonville, Fla
57, 300 573. 00 51.10]
Savannah. Ga
37, 9P9 379. 89, 29.01
Troy, N. Y
24, 753 247. 53 18. 43
Lincoln, Nebr .
55, 440 554. 40 64.61
Peoria, 111
10, 102 101. 02 13.04
Sacramento, Cal .
4.171
41. 71 3.50
Burlington, Iowa
32, 357 323. 57 37.49
Oakland. Cal
3,141
31.41 2. 75
Quincy, III
22, 001 220. 01 27.40
Los A ngeles. Cal
38. 832 388. 32 09. 9'
New Haven, Conn
7, 550
75. 50 9.96
Heading, Pa
4,073
40. 73 5.23
Newark, N. J
7,778
77.78 11.12
Bridgeport, Conn
26, 828 208. 28 70. 30
Lynn, Mass
.
25, 833 258. 33 74.40
Wilmington, Del
4,679
40. 79, 9.02
Trenton, N.J
7,616
76. 10 15.80
Worcester, Mass
10, 920 109. 20 25. 87
Lowell, Mass
12, 743 127.43 37. 02
Binghamton, N.Y
5, 50]
55.01 13.31
Norfolk, Va
2, 574]
25. 74! 7.54
NewBedford, Mass
2, 804
2a 04 8.89
Jersey City, N.J
4,350
43. 56 18.60
Allegheny, Pa .. .
*3, 780
37.80 22.07
Total .
90, 690, 556j 900, 905. 55|l04, 312, 550j1, 043, 125. 50 13, 621, 995[l36, 219. 95 15. 02!
82. 63
JVc.reaso.

924

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12. Number of regittered letter* and parcels transmitted through the mailt from
Qoarter ending September 30, 1886.
Statea and Temtorlea.

Domeatic.

Foreign.
Free.

Lettera.

Connecticut
^3orjtljfc*

Ohio
Sooth Carolina

24.987
27.332
43.067
26.464
27. 180
3.552
25.677
32,092
- *---------108.146
1; ft. 1
49,750
65.635
41,721
36.125
35,069
27.1S8
64,346
60,032
36, 004
23.539
79,984
36,235
4.856
16,839
39,4/9
210. 810
34,567
84. 100
16.262
143,453
10,453
18,852
34.875
62,658
13,513
67,830
23,852
47,064
256
7,670
32.434
8,651
11. 084
. 731
15,018
8.5(15
10,965
12,616
6,830
1,661,180

Parcela. Lettera. Parcela.

1.238
990
9.384
3.954
8.657
62
1,623
1,787
16.686
1,672
2,157
2.772
6.415
3, 913
1, 628
1.507
9.848
3.773
2,003
1.671
9, 669
1,697
411
6<>6
1. 543
t;i, h'.mi
1,483
6,778
1.373
13, 146
1,029
801
1.420
3, 4J6
940
3,654
472
1,954
74
829
1,269
1, 116
807
327
1, 362
933
905
659
971
201,978

174
161
6,881
1.343
2,305
111
4%
199
9,131
579
1,614
984
386
1.040
2,260
1,016
13, 134
6,430
3,149
138
2.056
1,403
264
1.606
3.929
40,659
89
3.008
990
6,074
1,382
262
274
2, 199
8C6
779
127
1,585
3
429
1,364
391
229
81
925
216
450
443
164
123, 132

6
13
740
87
fiS
J
59
6
284
28
46
39
11
60
88
83
124
160
119
28
177
64
19
10
71
4,093
18
133
49
462
96
1
16
355
40
49
1
102
4
134
46
34
12
8
18
32
60
14
18
8, 168

5.516
6. 917
a 823
3,802
43,722
680
4,868
7,477
2!>. M
14.883
22,314
17,643
6,242
4,801
4,661
3.124
7,464
16,403
8,675
6,506
16,213
8,969
980
3,123
4.180
66,109
6.990
23.023
3,006
20,069
1.277
3,959
6.212
15,517
2,702
8.421
3,435
12,869
14
867
5,660
42,167
864
400
1,345
1.348
1.270
2, 153
525
486,215

THIRD ASSISTANT

REGISTRY STATISTICS.

925

each State and Territory in the United Statei for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887.
Quarter ending March 31, 1887.

Quarter ending December 31, 1886.

Domestic

Foreign.

Domestic.

Foreign.
_J? roe.

r roe.
Letters. Parcels. Letters. Parcels.
35,298
40,080
53,266
30, 958
31, 019
3,912
29,419
42, 551
131, 742
69, 871
64,638
74.609
45, 932
43,381
40,657
31,850
73,172
71,818
53,028
31.847
97.688
43, 566
5,978
18,580
37, 665
234,051
42,222
116. 008
22,637
167, 257
10. 489
28,817
44, 235
69.233
16,349
63. 525
29,363
60,518
251
9,649
43, 249
10, 317
13, 915
8,010
19, 602
10,227
12,842
18,243
8,826
2, 265, 928

1,976
212
1, 620
225
24.114
9,255
8.615
1,807
10,894
2,935
166
178
2,626
776
3,326
344
28,396 11,649
3,514
830
6. 650
1,980
6.529
1,226
7,617
614
4,831
1, 631
3,093
2,464
2,383
1,409
17,629 15,623
6,107
7,019
4,813
4,425
2,782
185
16,079
2,66*
3,770
1,725
931
401
902 i 1,679
2,502
4.937
101,554 46,785
2,204
140
9,974
4,422
2, 918
1,210
19.685 13.818
1,095
1,684
1,332
328
2,020
847
9, 920
2,490
1,181
1,006
6, 271
996
662
120
3,167
2,172
105
10
1,235
496
2,687
2,101
2,537
581
1,164
255
514
112
2.815
9!W
1, 775
299
1, 111
1, 125
1,792
1,358
1,579
289
348, 892 159,761

22
6
907
214
123
7
68
11
724
72
128
130
56
185
115
69
293
210
188
67
336
101
33
14
174
6,331
23
643
252
606
160
2
50
340
10
34
19
229
2
98
68
70
17
32
26
117
63
28
13,473

Letters. Parcels. Letters. Parcels.

2,051
6,021 43,726
220
1.286
6,939 45,990
232
9,046 60, 761 14,048
7,379
3,819
1,805
4,295 32,768
76, 751 34.195 10,999
2,781
86
637
4,264
139
2,337
5,402 34,671
968
3,517
8,024 48,259
329
30.772 138. 012 20.427 11,684
2, 012
15,987 79,054
861
3,247
24,396 62,240
1,969
3,920
19,808 81,883
1, 252
6,698
6,621 64,735
461
4,062
5,304 46, 706
1,737
4, 655 39, 974
1,593
2,152
1,800
3,503 34,500
1, 357
8,271 75,872 11,283 13, 216
4,093
17.382 74, 710
7,157
9,982 48,621
2,957
4,930
2,110
7,217 37,123
130
17,736 107, 358 11,726
2,556
6,807 47,902
2,232
1,732
434
937
5,112
263
3, 442 19, 139
573
1, 661
1, 504
4. 204 37,800
4,240
74,007 227,704 75, 101 43, 703
1S2
1,482
7,480 45, 044
5,593
20,517 120, 427
4, 367
3,364 23,314
1,672
1,110
21,410 189. 087
5,180
8,281
1,683
1,312 10,223
1,436
4, 282 28. 924
1,054
226
1, 808
7, on 42,750
357
17, 651 74,189
5,103
2,893
1,074
1,020
2,799 15,078
8,919 68. 791
4,070
1,020
491
3. 274 31,496
60
14, 292 60, 814
3,353
2,383
252
66
14
3
947
505
937
6,659
1, 705
6.678 35,814
1,871
1, 400
517
42,389 10,258
1,005 12,402
782
243
557
365
84
8,914
1,776
890
1,497 17, 025
1. 108
270
1,340 10,123
1, 357 12,938
1, 314
458
1,000
1, 400
1, 791 18.592
904
231
598
7,633
550,929 2, 306, 803 237,835 144,688

16
6. 314
7
6,967
540
9,198
114
4,192
60
64,918
640
1
73
6,472
14
8,370
487
31, 774
48
16.359
101
25.290
84
20, 517
25
7.052
105
6,866
66
5,400
144
3,600
203
8,415
160
18,212
10, 148
170
8
7.288
223
18. 052
94
9,727
660
32 8.658
4
92
4,414
3,840
81,514
8, 521
9
24,21)7
292
141
5,289
556
24,112
63
1,099
13
4,338
7,334
10
290
17, 520
4,113
31
9, 756
64
6
4, 521
168
14,444
6
2
114
939
58
6, 342
87
51,876
20
1,050
506
1
1, 511
38
26
1,587
34
1,404
29
1,999
619
40
8,803 577, 530

926

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12. A'um&er of registered letters and parcels transmitted through the mails
Quarter ending Jane 30, 1887.

States nml Territories.

Domeatic.

Total.

Foreign.

Dom ;tic.
Free.

Let tern. Parcels. Letter*. Parcel*.

Connecticut
Florida

Nebraska

Texan
Weat Virginia
Alaska
Arizona
Dakota

40, 181
364
2,063
39.4US
1.215
181
52.888 13.256 7, 720
3.1. 852
4,323 1.755
31.735 10. 103 2,781
4.370
121
IM
1.949
727
31.226
42.380
2.045
as
119.681 21. 799 9,882
68, 004
069
2.033
52, 172
2. 710 1 . 502
77, 498
3, 803 1, 196
54.230
483
6. 432
46, 934
4.383 1.612
41, 330
1.401 2.244
31,771
1,800 1, 123
71,870 11,408 13, 800
71.539
3. 4C9 6. 730
44,290
2. 290 4, 235
32.349
2.335
122
94,535 12, 172 2, 179
45, 255
1.CP9 1.519
5.346
337
377
17.925
569 1.610
38.077
1.015 4,371
221.217 86, 11S 43,350
156
42, 832
1.580
102, 080
7,220 6,579
21. 993
1.954 1,260
173. 393' 10.269 12,088
10, 153
1 7.-,9 1,611
1.031
150
24.249
48.804
1.947
278
57, 923
4,220 1,504
14,058
1.147
942
245
56. 721
3. 145
33, ceo
445
127
6, rc:o
2, 301 2.830
20
220
64
8,544
482
937
34, 371
1.288 1,510
9. 495
530
1.2W
153
12.609
842
8. 166
400
77
19, 250
1.798
905
111. 004
1.258
235
442
12,409
1,311
1,097
596
19, 167
8, 130
268
895
J, 107, 752 256, 771 143,902

30
7
513
135
116
2
54
'
382
21
63
63
32
74
23
50
288
81
148
9
212
80
8
8
81
3, E90
10
170
103
617
25
16
20
190
20
37
7
142
88
27
70
*5
1
01
n
92
28
18
7,702

Letters. Parcel*.
6.040
7.233
9. 112
4.337
58,818
668
6.085
8, 3-8
32.214
16,830
24.023
21,012
7.273
6.475
5. 379
3,493
8.854
19. 100
9, (170
7, 370
in. c<;'.i
10.021
1, 129
3, 596
4. 546
75, 896
9, 366
24,941
3,684
23.499
1.222
4,574
7. 1 57
16,948
2.994'
0. 882
3,8(9
14, 714
g
903
0,427
49, 498
1, 089
530
1.527
1,808
1. 300
2, 180
581
502, 979

144.195
7,328
153. 407
5. Ill
199. 972 60.802
124.040 20.711
128. 029 40,653
18,088
436
121.003
8.636
165.202 11.276
497. 580 87.308
275. 735
9.231
228.800 13.604
299. US 17.024
196.018 20.092
173, 146 17.189
157. 0b0
7,712
125, 319
7,490
285. 200 60, ceo
278, 099 17,472
181,951 12, 072
124. 858
8. 888
379. 603 49.636
9,6(18
171,958
21,292
2. 163
72, 483
2, 619
153, U21
7. 194
890. 821 323. 863
104, 685
6,749
422. 621 29.565
83, 200
7,917
673, 190 64. 280
41,318
6, 166
1(10. 80'J
4. 218
170,064
7.204
253. 903 22. 674
58.998
4.342
248, 867 10 140
2,070
117,721
225, 326 10. 775
299
985
35.828
3.948
145. 808
6. 949
6. 443
38.721
50, 100
3, 695
31.821
1.612
70,955
7,751
38,859
5,074
49, 144
4,641
68,618
4,548
31,419
4,349
8,691,063 1,045,476

THIRD ASSISTANT

REGISTRY STATISTICS.

927

from each Slate and Territory in the United States, etc.Continued.

-.2 a 2
Total.

Increase.

Foreign.

Fees.
received.
Free.
a n s, o
O

Letters. Parcels.
970
700
31. 235
6. 710
10,802
591
2,6H
808
42.346
2. 0 .0
7, 0.5.3
4, 6.57
1.843
6.030
9 110
4.004
5:.. 779
26, 3E0
16, 739
575
9, 43.")
6.379
1, 265
6, 402
17,477
174,397
517
19, 036
4, 576
40,291
6, 133
972
1, 736
9, 141!
3, 834
3.016
4:u
8,970
53
1.912
6. 832
2,019
880
354
3,710
1. 020
2. 481
3,797
932
571, 483

71
33
2,700
550
354
12
234
34
1,877
169
3L8
316
124
424
L92
332
908
601
625
112
948
3^9
92
36
418
17,600
60
1, 238
545
2, 211
311
32
96
1, 175
113
181
41
641
8
434
199
261
64
10
179
105
303
134
104
38,146

24,491
177, 058 15.256.70
27, 0.30
186. 406 15, 935. 00
36, 179
330.888 29,470.90
16, 626
168, 637 15, 201. 10
243,209
420, 017 17,683.80
2,525
19, 654 1, 712.90
21, 8J7
154,583 13, 275. 80
32, 179
209. 678 17, 749. 90
123, 798
752,809 6.', 901. 10
61. 00.3
352, 139 28,807.40
90,623
346,480 24, 985. 70
78, 9r0
400, 502 32, 152. 20
27, 188
251, S65 22, 467. 70
21,416
218. 254 19. 680. 80
20, 383
194, 529 17, 414. 40
13. 720
151, 791 13, 807. 10
33, 01)4
425, 017 39, 201. 30
71. 103
393. 614 32, 251. 10
38,481
249. 868 21, 138. 70
28, 381
162, 824 13. 444. 30
71, 070
510, era 43, 960. 20
38, 524
226. 8-8 18, 836. 40
4.006
28, CO* 2. 480. 20
819
9.3, 449 8, 163. 00
13,
17,344
193, 454 17,811. 00
297.5.6 1, 710, 267 141, 274. 10
32, 357
204,368 17, 201. 10
92, 778
565, 238 47, 246. 10
13, 393
111.637 9. 624. 40
89, 080
859. 082 77, 000. 20
4.910
58, 871 5.396. 10
17. 153
123. 237 10. 608. 40
28,244
207, 964 17, 972. 00
67, 636
354.534 28, 689. 80
12,608
79, 895 6, 72a 70
33, 977
302.214 26, 8J3. 70
135,30.3 12.0J6.C0
15.0.:9
302. 031 24,571.20
. 56,319
27
1,372
134.50
43, 768 4, 21f.\ 20
3.616
25, 107
184. 975 15, 986. 80
233, 376 4, 744. 40
185, 932
3, 998
58, 6 17 5. 463. 90
2. 059
35,856 3, 379. 70
5, 880
88,475 8. 2.39. 50
6.083
51, 141 4, 505. 80
5,391
61.960 5, 6.36. 90
8.3, 12.3 7. 099. 70
8, 128
2,353
39, 177 3, 682. 40
2,177,053 12,524.421 1,034.676.80

Per cent.
Letters
and
rarcels.
28,638
26,666
22,469
12,927
22, 105
1,499
6, 112
23,328
44, 750
21, 439
401
23,
41,789
26. 183
29. 613
21, 837
11, 705
41, 428
29. 929
9, 472
13, 806
25, 395
26, 815
"1. 149
9, 3.35
19. 108
112, 279
7,728
4.211
14, 838
75, 209
3,429
3, 223
13,358
9.703
270
55, 272
20, 008
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331
1,57(1
5. 141
46,441
7.229
5. 226
12.672
1.421
6.669
16, 636
3.217
876, 191

Tees.

$2. 592. 40
2, 321. 30
2, 221. 80
1, 149. 20
1, 442. 80
125. 40
100.
40
2, 294. 50
3, 359. 80
410. 40
3,1, 311.
80
2, 549. 30
2. 215. 00
2, 627. 30
1,995.40
970. 50
3, 873. 10
1,934.90
552. 20
1, 141. 90
1, 565. .30
2, 024. 90
*U6. 90
700.50
1, 814. 10
11, 221. 50
271. 70
*242. 30
1, 324. 30
6,165.40
259 10
60.30
1,
121.20
1, 557.
80
167.20
4, 531 90
1. 769. 00
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32.10
188.
70
840. 50
223. 31)
662.00
529.50
1, i77.ro
54.00
644.60
1, 470. 60
311. 20
64,724.10

Letters
and
paicels.
19.29
16.69
7.28
8.30
5.55
8.25
3.42
12.51
6.32
6.47
6.33
11.61
11.60
15.71
12.63
8.35
11 67
8.22
3.91
9.26
5.23
13.40
*3 83
10.86
10 83
7.02
3.93
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15. 11
9 60
6. 18
2.68
6 86
2.66
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22 38
17.35
3. 26
31.79
3. 31
2.70
24.84
14.06
17.06
16.71
2.85
12. 06
24.29
8.94
7.52

Fees.
20.47
17. 05
a 15
8.17
8.88
7.89
.79
14.81
5.64
11.5.14
70
8.61
10.93
15.40
12.91
7.56
10.96
6.45
2.68
9.28
3.69
12.01
4.60
9. 47
11.34
8.62
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15.95
a 70
5.04
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5.6.65
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2.42
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17.24
5 68
31.34
4 28
4 99
4.93
13. 78
18.57
16.62
1.21
12.86
23.60
9.23
6.67

Decrease.
RE^APITULATIOy.
Total domestic
Total
domestic lotters
parcels
Total
foreign letters
Total foreign
parcels
Free
Grand total
Fees received

1,8.091,663
045, 476 51
571,483
38, 146 \(

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14.41
1 .52
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4516.
$7,691.10 3,
137.10 559.603, 921.40 710.80 567.SO 872.20 455.0 183.40 299.00 "82.70 35 .10 506.50 212.80 20 .0 216.60 273.10 269.80 67.20 168.10 123.70 159.70 251.70 561.60 4.60 5 .80 423.20 353.10 o
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323 725*5, 1,297*2,
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697.fO 21,
556.60 18,754.30 14,
720.70 aiaoo9, 8,
954.60 7,
725.00 6,
965.00 4,921.40 645.204, 4,61 .80 3,
622.30 227.703, 3,
923.00 2,713.40 2,
643.0 2,
474.30 2.414.80 2,
364.80 2,
330.70 2,
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496. 2,370.10 802,
417.10 276.702, 241.102, 2,
540.SO 1,373.20 150,825.801,
257. 2,
171.00 2,
692. 701,267.1,237.40 207,
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700,
701 2 ,578 17124,22,
093 100,
707 22,41121,710 25,493 17,308 13,
195 151,94 137,
123 37,050 28,
726 24,4 3 28,029 26,3 0 24,968 23,
732 02816, 12,67 12,374 |
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THIRD ASSISTANT

REGISTRY STATISTICS.

929

No. 14.Statement showing the operations of the registry system at the cities of New York,
N. T., Chicago. III., Washington, D. C, Saint Louis, Mo., Boston, Mass., and Philadel
phia, Pa., during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887.
Philadel
Description.
New York. Chicago. Washing
ton. Saint Louis. Boston.
phia.
Letters registered
503, 108
187, 784
266,041
59, 817
120, 314
150, 241
Third and fourth class par
cels registered
286,836
69,756
41,013
6,691
34, 168
28,322
Registered letters received 1, 168, 379
lor delivery.
529, 487
272, 248
294,382
585, 447
324, 706
Registered third and fourth
class parcels received for
delivery
33, 331
17,986
10,128
7,088
10, 191
Registered letters and par
rels received for distnbution
1, 141, 578
43, 549
2,643
735
118, 803
4,254
Registered packages re
ceived containing matter
for delivery
1, 090, 742
490, 112
530,499
245,629
253,850
247,011
Registered packages made
up nnd mailed
880, 604
208, 977
164, C50
80, 817
113, 504
114,466
Registered packages in
trausit received
769, 490
981, 978
200, 499
843, 875
372,601
192,
441
Through registered poaches
and inner registered sacks
received
35,828
35, 195
20, 178
31,408
29, 210
17, 260
Through registered pouches
und inner registered sacks
made up and dispatched . .
40, 685
33, 374
19,622
31, 956
29,210
16,825
Through registered pouches
and inner registered sacks
in transit received
12,085
5,455
485
631
652
451
Internal revenue through
registered pouches dis
patched
9,511
Internal revenue through
registered pouches re
turned
9,511
Postal-note packages made
up and mailed . .
10,140
Postago -stamp packages
matle up and mailed
183,289
Total number of ar
ticles handled
6, 128, 770 2, 618, 998 1, 834, 063 1, 611, 442 1, 367, 936 1, 124, 859
'Includes third and fourth class parcels.
Nil 15. Statement showing the number and value of registered letters and parcels forwarded
during the fiscal year ending June HO, 1887, for the Post-Off.ee and Treasury Department*.
Description.
Packages.
Value.
Postage-stamps from the New York agency
183, 289 $35, 498, 299. 80
Letter-sheet envelopes from the New York agency
B72
117, 530. 00
Stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers from the Hartford agency.
224,
067
7, 432, 815. 85
Postal cards from the Castlcton agency
82,
417
3,571,005.
00
Registered packages containing paid money-orders and postal notes
370,412 133, 040. 050. 11
Surplus money-order funds remitted for deposit by registered mail
*80,
400,
000.
00
23, 000, 000. 00
Money-order funds remitted by draft in the registered mall
Total for the Post-Office Department
866, 857 283, 059, 730. 76
Secretary of the Treasury received and sent
6,610 $01,898,178.18
Register of tho Troasurv received and sent
........
8,934 185, 434, 762. 00
United States Treasurer received bonds and coupons, silvor certiticatea,
currency, including legal-tondor national-bank notes, fractional cur
rency, and coins
4,305
2, 331, 455. 82
United States Treasurer sent

19, 730
7, 738, 427. 57
Comptroller of the Currency sent United States bonds, incomplete cur
rency, and national-bank notes
1,436 31,352,842.00
Comptroller ofthe Currency received
457 26, 673, 115. 00
Internal-revenue stamps sent
37,
232 134, 413, 582. 80
Internal-revenue stamps received
5,312
13,117,728.78
Sixth Auditor received and sent
19,
12. 938. 86
Sentbylnternal-revenuecollectors (distributionofintemnl-revenuestamps) tl5, 222
656
t
22,
680, 019. 24
Sent and received by assistant treasurers of the United States
J22, 933 47, 941, 911. 2li
Total for tho Treasury Department .
141,827 533, 598, 561. 51
Aggregato
1, 008, 084 $816,658,292.27
Estimated.
t Reports from 43 out of 63 collection districts.
? Reports from 5 out of 9 sub-treasuries of the United
48-P M a 87
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States onit Territories.

Domestic.

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Letters. Parcels. Letters. Parcels.

Florida

Rhode Island

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No. n.Cnpy of contract for furnishing registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter
envelopes during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1H88.
This article of contract and agreement, made this thirteenth day of May, one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-seven, aud executed iu quadruplicate, between the
United States of America, acting iu t his behalf by William F. Vilas, Postmaster-Gen
eral, of tho first part, and the Holyoke Envelope Company, doing business as a man
ufacturer of envelopes in the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, by George N. Tyner, its
agent and treasurer, as principal, and James Abbe, of Springfield, Mass., and James
T. Abbe, of Springfield, Mass., as sureties, of the second part, witnesseth:
Whereas the Postmaster-General, in compliance with law, caused an advertisement,
bearing dato the 2d day of April, 1887, to bo published in certain newspapers in the
United States, inviting proposals for furnishing, in accordance with specifications
prepared under his directions, such registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter
envelopes as might be ordered for the use of the Department, postmasters, and the
postal service during the fiscal year beginning on the 1st day of July, 1887, a printed
copy of which advertisement and specifications is hereunto annexed and made a part
hereof, as follows:
"Proposals for Eegistkrkd-Package, Tao, Official, and L>ead-Letter Envel
opes.Advertisement.
" Post-Office Department,
" Washington, D. C, April 2, 1887.
"Sealed proposals will bo received at this Department until 12 m. on Wednesday,
the 4th day of May, 1887, for furnishing such registered package, tag, official, and
dead-letter envelopes as may be ordered for the use of the Department, postmasters,
and the postal service during the liscal year commencing on the 1st day of July, 1887.
"Samples of tho envelopes for which proposals ore invited, showing the different
sizes and qualities required, with blank forms of bids, and specifications giving full
information, may be had on application to the Third Assistant Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. C.
" William F. Vilas,
" Postmaster-General.
" Specifications for Furx-isiiing Uegistered-Package, Tag, Official, and
Dead-Letter Envelopes.
" designation and sizes of envelopes.
" The designation and sizes of the envelopes referred to in the foregoing advertise
ment are as follows :
"No. 1.
" No. 2.
" No. 3.
"No. 4.
"No. 5.
" No. 0.
" No. 7.

3f by 5J inches.
3} bv (ij inches.
3J by 8{ inches.
4} by G$ inches.
44 by 9 inches.
4,!'fi by i^'s inches.
5 by 10^ inches.

" Sizes may be slightly larger

No. 8.
No. 9.
No. 10.
No. 11.
No. 12.
No. 13.

31 by 5J inches.
b\ by 7 inches.
6 by 9 inches.
6f by 10J inches.
9 by 13i inches.
13 by 15 inches.

called for above, but no smaller.

" composition and quality of paper.

" The paper from which the Nob. 1, 2, 3, and 4 envelopes are manufactured must be
composed in the proportion of 95 per cent, ofjute butts and 5 per cent, of South Carolina
clay (excluding all other material 'except the necessary coloring matter), and must
weigh 34^ lbs. per ream of 500 sheets, measuring 22$ by 30 inches, or iu that propor
tion. In the process of manufacture the jute butts must be washed four hours in the
washing-engines and beaten eight hours in tho beating-engines, and the stock passed
through a Jordan engine. The paper mnst be rosin-sized in tho engine and made on
a Fonrdrinier machine. It must also be well calendered and linislied, and the same
in color, quality, tensile strength, and in all other respects, as the paper in the sam
ple envelopes famished to bidders, and to be made a part of the contract.
"The paper from which the Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 envelopes aro manu
factured must be composed in the proportion of 30 per cent, of No. 1 rope man i la, 30
per cent, of No. 2 rope (consisting of about equal parts of manila, hemp, aud sisal),
30 per cent, of jute butts, and 10 per cent, of SontU Carolina clay, excluding all other

THIRD ASSISTANTENVELOPE CONTKACT.

937

material except the necessary coloring matter, and mast weigh 47 pouutls per ream
of 500 sheets, measuring 22$ by 30 inches, or in that proportion. In the process of
manufacture the rope and juto butts must be washed six hours in the washing-en
gines and beaten nine hours in the beating-engines, and the ingredients passed through
a Jordan engine. The paper must be rosin-sized in the engine, and made on a Fourdriuier machine. It must be well calendered and finished, and the same in color,
quality, tensile strength, and in all other respects, as the sample envelopes furnished
to bidders, and to be made a part, of tho contract.
" Tho paper from wliieb tho tag envelopes for registered packages (No. 8) are to bo
manufactured must be composed wholly of jute butts (except the necessary coloring
matter), and must weigh 90 pounds per ream of500 sheets, measuring 22$ by 30 inches, or
iu that proportion. In the process of manufacture the jute must be washed four hours
in tlio washing-engines and beaten five hours in tho beatirg-engiues, and parsed
through a Jordan engine. The paper must be rosin-sized in tho engine. It must bo
well calendered and finished, and tho same in color, quality, tensile strength, and in
all other respects, as the sample envelopes furnished to bidders, and to be made part
of the contract.
"All or any of the different papers used may be required to be water-marked with
such designs as may be approved by the Postmaster-General. All paper furnished or
used shall be subject to the supervision and approval of the Postmaster-General or his
authorized agent before and after being manufactured into envelopes.
"The Postmaster-General shall have the right to canse inspection to be made, when
and in such manner as he may desire it, of tho process of mauufacturing the paper in
all its several stages, and of stationing an agent, for the purpose of inspection, at the
mill or mills where the paper is made ; in which latter case the contractor will be re
quired to furnish such agent with a properly furnished room in the mill without charge,
and give him every needful facility for carrying ont his duty.
"Water-marked paper for any of the envelopes that may be spoiled in process of
manufacture, or condemned as unfit for use, shall not be used or sold by the contractor
in its manufactured state, but shall be reduced to pulp, or otherwise destroyed, with
out cost to the Government.
"Such spoiled or rejected paper shall not be made over for use in registered-package
or official envelopes.
"style of manufacture.
' ' The envelopes must be made in tho most thorough and workmanlike manner, after
the styles and of tho cuts shown by the samples furnished to bidders ; tho joints to bo
well and securely fastened with the best quality of fish-glue, and the flaps to bo thor
oughly gummed with tho same or other equally suitable material. The envelopes
shall be in all respects subject to the approval of the Postmaster-General or his duly
authorized agent.
" PRINTING.
"Tho euvolopes must bear such printing as tho Postmaster-General may direct,
and tho registered-package and tag envelopes (Nos. 7 and 8) will be required to bo
printed in vermilion or some other approved brilliant color, equal to that on tho sam
ple. All of tho other envelopes must havo printed on them tho name of the Depart
ment, tho words ' Official Business,' and tho penalty provided by law for their mis
use, besides such other printing as tho Postmaster-General may at any time direct.
When ordered in separate quantities of 500 of the Nos. 1, 2, and 4 sizes, or of 250 of
tho Nos. 3, 5, and G sizes, or in larger quantities, for the use of postmasters, they will,
in addition to tho foregoing printing, bear also the name of the post-office for whose use
they are intended ; when ordered in less quantities, they will bear, in additiou to the
other printing, the words 1 Post-Office at,' with a blank space for the name of tho
post-office to be written in. The printing on the samples is intended to show in a
general way some of the forms that will be required.
" PACKING, ETC.
"The envelopes must bo banded in parcels of twenty-five, packed in strong paste
board or straw boxes (not inferior to No. 50 un lined western straw board), securely
bound with linen or cotton cloth ou tho corners and edges, and of such weight, qual
ity, and construction as shall bo approved by the Postmaster-General ; and when in
tended to bo sent, direct to postmasters, oach box shall contain not less than 100 of
the Nos. 7 and 8 sizes, and not loss than 250 of the Nos. 1,2,3,4, 5, and 6, or larger
quantities, as may be ordered for tho principal post-offices ; the boxes to be well and
securely wrapped in strong mauila paper and properly sealed, so as to bear safe trans
portation by mail, But when required to be sentiotho Post-Office Department, each

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box may contain not less than 500 of any one size and style of printing, in wliich
case the wrapping may be dispensed with, in the discretion of the Postmaster-Gen
eral.
" When 4,000 or more envelopes of the Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4. and 2,000 or more of the
other numbers, are required to fill the order of a postmaster, or when larger lots of
any kind are ordered to be sent to the Department, they must be packed in strong
wooden cases and properly addressed ; no case shall contain more tbau 25,000 of the
Nos. 1,2, 3, and 4, nor more than 10,000 of tbe other sizes ; but when less than 4,000
are required to be seut to a postmaster, a proper label of direction must be placed on
each package, all of which shall be done and furnished by the contractor without
additional charge.
" The sizes designated as Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are used mainly by postmasters,
and sizes Nos. 2, U, 10, 11, 12, and 13 mainly in the Post-Offlce Department ; but the
right is reserved to order any or all of the different sizes for use of the Post-Office
Department, of postmasters, and of postal officers generally.
" STOCK ON BAND.
" The contractor shall at all times keep on hand a stock of the several kinds of en
velopes sufficient to promptly meet all orders of the Department, and to provide
against any and all contingencies that may be likely to occur during the exist
ence of the contract ; and said envelopes Bhall beheld subject to the control of the
Postmaster-General or his duly authorized agent or agents ; and the PosttnasterGoneral shall have the right to require the contractor, at any time during the exist
ence of the contract, to provide an extra quantity of envelopes, not exceeding a sup
ply for three months.
" Tbe Postmaster-General reserves the right to impose a fine upon the contractor,
in such sum as he may deem proper, to be deducted in the settlement of accounts,
for the failure to have on hand at any time a sufficient supply of envelopes with
which to promptly meet all just requirements of the Department.
' ' In the event that Hie exigencies of the public service shall require the acceptance
by the Department of any envelopes which, in the opinion of the Postmaster-General
or of his duly authorized agent, are inferior in any respect to the requirements of the
contract, the right is reserved to the Postmaster-General absolutely to fix tbe price
thereof, and to pay for such inferior envelopes any compensation less than the Tegular
price fixed by the contract that may seem to him just and reasonable under all the
circumstances, which shall be a complete discharge of all liability on the part of the
Government for such envelopes.
"On failure to promptly furnish any article or articles specified in the contract, the
Postmaster-General reserves the right to purchase such article or articles in the opeu
market ; and if a greater price be paid than that prescribed by the contract for like
articles, the difference shall be charged to the contractor. Failure to furnish any
articles within a reasonable time after the same shall have been ordered may be re
garded by the Postmaster-General as a sufficient cause for the annulment of the con
tract.
" AGENTOFFICE-ROOMINSPECTION.
" An agent ofthe Department will have supervisionof the manufacture, storage, and
issue of the envelopes, and he shall at all times have full and free access to the apart
ments where they (or anything entering into their construction) are manufactured
and srored, for the purpose of inspecting the same.
" The contractor shall furnish the resident agent of the Department and his clerks
suitable and properly furnished office-rooms conneoted with the premises on which
the envelopes are made, for the transaction of the business of the agency, without
cost to the Government; also, properly furnished room for the use of the post-office
in mailing the envelopes, if the same should be required by the Postmaster-General.
" The contractor, his employes and agents, shall conform to such regulations as the
Department may from time to time adopt for the security of the Government in any
respect.
"delivery.
" The contractor must be ready to commence the delivery of the envelopes on the
1st day of July, 1887, when the contract term begins ; and thereafter they must be
promptly furnished and delivered, complete in all respects, in such quantities as may
be required to fill the orders of the Department. The envelopes may be required to be
delivered in separate packages, as abore provided for, at the post-office or at the agency
at, the place where the same are manufactured, or at the nearest adjacent large postoffice with adequate facilities for handling and mailing the envelopes, or at a railway
post-office, or at the Post-Office Department at Washington, p. C., in the discretion

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of the Postmaster-General ; or deliveries may be required to be made at any of the

places mentioned in the foregoing, and also at the Post-Office Department at Wash
ington, D. C, as may be directed by the Postmaster-General.
"STOCK ON HAND AT EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT.
"The contractor may be required, in the discretion of the Postmaster-General, to con
tinue the issue, until the same shall be exhausted, of the envelopes that may remain
on hand at the expiration of the contract term, at the prices and upon the conditions
prevailing while the contract is in force. The right is also reserved to the Postmas
ter-General to authorize the issue by the present contractors of such envelopes as
may remain in their hands at the close of their contract term, and the new contractor
shall not be entitled to damages on account of such issues during the new contract
term.
" AWARD.
"The contract will bo awarded on the basis of the probable number of each of the
several kinds of envelopes to be required, as determined by the issues for the year
ended March 31, 1P87, aa follows :
"No. 1
16,525,700
"No. 2
2,654,000
"No. 3
10,973,200
" No. 4
293,800
"No. 5
1,684,900
"No. 6
2,082,300
" No. 7
10,611,750
"No. 8
1,104,150
" No. 9
10,000
"No. 10
24,000
"No. 11
33,500
"No. 12
23,000
"No. 13
19,000
" Bids must be made separately for each item in the foregoing list, the bidders stat
ing in their proposals the price per thousand envelopes, including everything to bo
done or furnished, asset forth in these specifications ; and the contract may be awarded,
in the discretion of the Postmaster-General, item by item, to different bidders, or as a
whole, to the lowest responsible bidder in the aggregate, tho amount of a bid to be
ascertained by extending the above issues at the prices bid respectively, and then ag
gregating tho amounts of the several items.
"It must be understood, however, that tho proposals made under this advertise
ment and these specifications shall impose the obligation to furnish at the prices bid
all the envelopes ordered by tho Department during the contract term, without refer
ence to the numbers above'stated, subject to the provision as to those on hand at the
termination of the present contract. Should the use of any of the abovo kiuds of en
velopes be discontinued during the contract term, the contractor will not be entitled
to any compensation for damages on account of such discontinuance.
" Each bid must include all the different items designated in the foregoing.
"The contractor will not be required to pay royalty on envelopes manufactured
from samples furnished by the Department.
" PROPOSALSAGREEMENTBOND.
" Each proposal must be signed by the person, partnership, or corporation making
it, and when made by a partnership the name of each partner thereof must bo dis
closed; and if the proposal be made by a corporation, the Department must be in
formed of its name, place of business, object of organization and business, aud the
names of tho officer authorized to bind it by contract ; aud it must be accompanied
with a guaranty, signed by at least two responsible guarantors, that the bidder shall,
within ten days after being called upon to do so, execute a contract, with at least
two good and sufficient sureties, of the character and to be certified as hereinafter
required, to furnish promptly, and in quantities as ordered! the article or articles
to bo furnished by him, aud faithfully and diligently to keep, perform, and abide
by each and every of the requirements, provisions, and terms of such contract, and
these specifications to be thereto annexed, tho responsibility and sufficiency of the
signers to such guaranty to be certified to by the postmaster or United States district
attorney where the bidder resides; aud by such contract tho contractor and his sure
ties shall covenant and agree that in case tho said contractor shall fail to do or per

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form all or any of the covenants, stipulations, and agreements of said contract on the
part of the Baid contractor to ho performed, as therein set forth, the said contractor
and his sureties shall forfeit and pay to the United States of America the sum of
8-20,000, for which full and absolute sum the said contractor and his sureties shall he
jointly and severally liahle, as fixed, settled, and liquidated damages, uud not as a
penalty, to he sued for in the name of the United States. Such sureties shall justify
their responsibility by affidavit, showing that they severally own and possess pro
perty of the clear value in tha aggregate of $40,000 over and above all debts and lia
bilities and all property by law exempt from execution, to be sworn to before a dis
trict or circuit judge of the United States, and to bo approved by him.
"If the bidder to whom the first award may be made should fail to enter into a
contract, as herein provided, then tho award may be annulled, and the contract let
to another or other bidders uuder these specifications, and so on until tho required
contract is executed ; and such next accepted bidder shall be required to fulfill every
stipulation embraced herein as if he were the original party to whom the contract
was awarded.
" The contract will also provide that if at any time during its continuance the
sureties, or either of them, shall die, or become irresponsible, the Postmaster-General
shall have the right to require additional and sufficient sureties, which the contractor
shall furnish to the acceptance of the Postniaster-Geueral within ten days after no
tice ; and in default thereof, the contract may be annulled.
" The contract may be required to be executed in quadruplicate.
"RESERVATIONS.
" The Postmaster-General reserves tho right to reject any and all bids if, in his
judgment, tho interest of the Government shall require it; also the right to annul
the contract if, in his opinion, there shall be ;i failure at any time to perform faith
fully any of its stipulations, or in case of a willful attempt to impose upon the De
partment envelopes inferior to those required by the contract.
" PAYMENTS.
" Payments for envelopes actually issued and delivered to postmasters will be made
monthly, after proper examination and verification of accounts, and promptly upon
tho fulfillment of orders for envelopes sent to tho Post-Office Department. Accounts
shall be kept and rendered in such manner and form as the Postmaster-General may
prescribe.
"Payments may be withheld by tho Postmaster-General if it shall appear to his
satisfaction that the contract has not been complied with in any particular.
"CONTRACT NOT ASSIGNABLE.
"The contract cannot, in any case, bo lawfully transferred or assigned.
"EXTENSION.
"Should the interest oftho Government require,tho contract may be extended beyond
the time named, not exceeding three months, by order of the Postmaster-General, and
tho contract prices and all conditions herein set forth shall govern in such extended
contract.
" BLANK FORMSSAMPLESADDRESS OF PROPOSALS.
"Blank forms for bids, with samples attached, showing sizes, style of manufactuie,
and quality of the paper, will be furnished upon application : and all proposals must
be made upon these blank forms, securely enveloped and sealed, marked on the eavelopo 'Proposals for Registered Package and Official Envelopes,' and addressed to
tho Third Assistant Postmaster-General,"Washington, D. C.
" William V. Vilas,
" Postmaster-General.
"Post-Office Department,
" Washington, 1). C, April 2, 1887."
Whereas upon the opening in public, on the 4th day of May, 1887, of the proposals
received in auswer to said advertisement of April il, \&87, it appeared that there were
three proposals, the names of the. bidders and tho amounts of their respective bids,

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based on the actual numbers of envelopes issued during tho year ended March 31, 1887,
being as follows :
1. P. P. Kellogg & Co., of Springfield, Mass
$87, 371. 63
2. The Morgan Envelope Company and Plimpton Manufacturing Company,
Hartford, Conn
85, 370. 31
3. The Holyoke Envelope Company, of Holyoke, Mass
84, 143. 71)
Whereas it appeared that the proposal of the Holyoke Envelope Company was the
lowest in the aggregate for all the envelopes called for, being $1,226.52 less than the
bid of the Morgan Envelope Company and Plimpton Manufacturing Company, the
next lowest bidder;
And whoreas the Postmaster-General, by au order dated the 6th day of May, 1887,
awarded tho contract for furnishing said envelopes to the said Holyoke Envelope
Company, which order was duly recorded in theodicial journal of the Post-Office De
partment, and numbered 87 :
Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises, and of the stipulations hereinafter
set forth, the said Holyoke Envelope Company, contractor, and its sureties, parties
of the second part, do hereby jointly and severally undertake, covenant, and agree to
and with the United States of America, and to bind theniselves in manner following,
to wit :
First. That the said contractor shall furnish and deliver promptly and in quantities
as ordered, and subject to the approval of the Postmaster-General iu all respects, all
the registered package, tag, official, and dead-letter envelopes, of the sizes and kinds
called for in the specifications, that it may be called upon to furnish during the fiscal
year beginning on the 1st day of July, 1887.
Second. That the paper for the several kinds of envelopes to he furnished, as num
bered in the specifications, shall be made of the materials, in the manner, and accord
ing to the conditions following, that is to say :
The paper from which the Nos. 1,2, 3, and 4 envelopes are to be manufactured shall
be composed in the proportion of95 per cent, ofjute butts and 5 per cent, of South Caro
lina clay (excluding all other materials except tho necessary coloring matter), and
shall weigh 34$ pounds per ream of 500 sheets measuring 22$ by 30 inches, or in that
proportion. In the process of manufacture, tho jute butts shall be washed four hours
in the washing engines, and beaten eight hours in the beating engines, and the stock
passed through a Jordan engine. The paper shall be rosin-sized in the engine and
made on a Fourdrinier machine ; it shall also be well calendered and finished, and the
same in color, quality, tensile strength, and in all other respects, as the paper in the
samples attached to and made a part of this contract.
The paper from which the Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 envelopes are to be man
ufactured shall be composed in the proportion of 30 per cent, of No. 1 ropo manila, 30
per cent, of No. 2 rope (consisting of about equal parts of manila, hemp, and sisal),
30 per cent, ofjute butts, and 10 per cent, of South Carolina clay, excluding all other
material except the necessary coloring matter, and shall weigh 47 pounds per ream
of 500 sheets measuring 22$ by 30 inches, or in that proportion ; in the process of man
ufacture the rope and jute butts shall be washed six hours in the washing engines
and beaten nine hours in the beating engines, and the ingredients passed through a
Jordan engine ; the paper shall be rosin-sized in the engine, and made on a Fourdrinier
machine ; it shall be well calendered and finished, and the same in color, quality, teusile strength, and in all other respects, as the paper iu the samples attached to and
made a part ofthis contract.
The paper from which tag envelopes for registered packages (No. 8) are to be man
ufactured shall be composed wholly of jute butts (except the necessary coloring mat
ter), and shall weigh 90 pounds per ream of 500 sheets measuring 22$ by 30 inches, or
in that proportion. In the process of manufacture the jute shall be washed four hours
in the washing engines and beaten five hours in the beating engines and passed
through a Jordan engine. The paper shall be rosin-sized in the engine. It shall be
well calendered and finished, and the same in color, quality, tenBile strength, and in
all other respects, as the paper in the sample attached to and made a part of this con
tract.
All or any ofthe different papers used shall be water-marked with such designs as may
bo approved by the Postmaster-General ; and all paper furnished or used shall be subject
to the supervision and approval of the Postmaster-General or his authorized agent
before and after being manufactured into envelopes.
Water-marked paper for any of the envelopes that may be spoiled in the process of
manufacture, or condemned as unlit for use, shall not bo used or sold by the contract
ors in its manufactured state, but shall be reduced to pulp, or otherwise destroyed,
without cost to tho Government ; and that snch spoiled or rejected paper shall not be
made over for use in registered package or official envelopes.
Third. That the envelopes shall be made in the most thorough and workmanlike
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made a part hereof; the joiuts to be well and securely fastened with the best quality
offish glue, and the flaps to be thoroughly gnmnied with the satue or other equally
suitable material ; and they shall be fully equal in quality and style of manufacture
to the samples hereto attached, and shall be subject in all respects to the approval of
the Postma9ter-General or of his duly authorized agent.
Fourth. That the envelopes shall bear such printing as the Postmaster-General
shall direct, and the registered package and tag envelopes (Nos. 7 and 8) shall be
printed in vermilion or some other approved brilliant color equal to that on the
sample ; that all of the other envelopes shall havo printed on them the name of the
Department, the words Official Business," and the penalty provided by law for
their misuse, beside such other printing as the Postmaster-General may at any time
direct ; that when ordered in separate quantities of 500 of the Nos. 1, 2, and 4 sizes,
or of 250 of the Nos. 3, 5, and 6 sizes, or in larger quantities, for the nse of postmahters, they shall, in addition to the foregoing printing, bear also the name of the postoffice for whose use they are intended; that when ordered in less quantities they
shall bear, in addition to the other printing, the words " Post-office at," with a blank
space for the name of the post-office to be written in.
Fifth. That the envelopes shall be banded in parcels of 25, packed in strong paste
board or straw boxes (not inferior to No. 50 nulined Western straw-board), securely
bound with linen or eotton cloth on the corners and edges, and of such weight, qual
ity, and construction as shall be approved by the Postmaster-General ; that when in
tended to be sent direct to postmasters, each box shall contain not less than 100 of
the Nos. 7 and 8 sizes, and not less than 250 of the Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 sizes, or
larger quantities as may be ordered for the principal post-offices ; that the boxes shall
be well and securely wrapped in strong manila paper and properly sealed, so as to
bear safe transportation by mail ; but when required to be sent to t hePost-Offlce Denartment, each box may contain not less than 50J of any one size and style of printing,
iu which case the wrapping may be dispensed with, in the discretion cf the Post
master-General; that when 4,000 or more envelopes of the sizes Nos. 1,2, 3, and 4,
and 2,000 or more of the other numbers, are required to fill the order of a postmaster,
or when larger lots of any kind are ordered to be sent to the Post-Office Department,
they shall be packed in strong wooden cases and properly addressed, no case to con
tain more than 25,000 of the Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, nor more t han 10,000 of the other
sizes ; that when less than 4,000 are required to be sent to a postmaster, a proper label
of direction shall be placed on each package, all of which shall be done and furnished
by the contractors without additional charge.
Sixth. That the contractors shall at all times keep on hand a stock of the several
kinds of envelopes sufficient to promptly meet all orders of the Department, and to
provide against any and all contingencies that may be likely to occur daring the ex
istence of this contract ; that the said envelopes shall be held subject to the control
of the Postmaster-General or his duly authorized agent or agents ; and that the con
tractor shall also, at any time during the existence of this contract that it may be
called upon by the Postmaster-General to do so, provide an extra quantity of envel
opes, not exceeding a supply for three months.
Seventh. That the contractor shall be ready to begin the delivery of the envelopes
on the 1st day of July, 1887, when the term of this contract begins; and thereafter
they shall be promptly furnished and delivered, comploto in all respects, in such
quantities as may bo required to fill the orders of the Department ; that the euvelopes after being inspected and prepared for mailing under the direction of the agent
of the Department shall be delivered to the .railway post-office or post-offices or pos
tal oars in the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, in such manner, in such quantities,
at such times, and under such regulations as may be prescribed at any time by the
Postmaster-General or his duly authorized agent; and that the Postmaster-General
shall have the right, at any time during the existence of this contract, to require the
delivery of the envelopes, or any portion of them, to be made either at the post-office
or at the agency iu the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, or at the nearest large ad
jacent post-office with adequate facilities for handling and mailing them, or at the
Post-Office Department at Washington, D. C, in such quantities as he may prescribe.
Eighth. That this contract shall not be transferred or assigned.
Ninth. That accounts of envelopes furnished and delivered shall be kept and ren
dered in such manner and form as the Postmaster-General may prescribe.
And the United States of America, party of the first part, hereby contracts and
agrees:
1st. To pay the said Holyoke Envelope Company for envelopes delivered and ac
cepted in pursuance of this contract, and subject, to all its conditions, at the follow
ing rates specified in its proposal, viz :
For No. 1, 3f by 5J inches, seventy-eight cents per 1,000.
For No.2,3f by 6J inches, ninety-six cents per 1,000.
For No. 3, 3$ by 8J inches, one dollar and twenty-three cents per 1,000.
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For No. 5,4J by 9J- inches, one dollar ami ninety-four cents per 1,000.
For No. 6,43Vby$A inches, two dollars and twenty-eight cents per 1,000.
For No. 7,5 by 10J inches, four dollars and thirteen cents per 1,000.
For No. 8,31 by 54 inches, two dollars and twelve cents per 1,000.
For No. 9, ui by 7-| inches, three dollars and twenty-five cents per 1,000.
For No. 10,0 by 9 inchos, three dollars and seventy-two cents per 1,000.
For No. 11,6} by 10 inches, fonr dollars and forty-three cents per 1,000.For No. 12, 9 by llty inches, four dollar!) and seventy-ftvo cents per 1,000.
For No. 13, 12 by 15 inches, seven dollars and seventy cents per.1,000.
2d. That the said prices shall be full compensation for everything required to be
done or furnished as herein set forthpayments for envelopes actually issued and de
livered to postmasters to bo made monthly after proper examination and adjustment
of accounts, and promptly upon the fulfillment of orders for envelopes sent to the
Post-Office Department.
3d. That the contractor shall not be required to pay royalty on envelopes manu
factured and furnished under this contract.
It is further stipulated and agreed by and between the contracting parties :
1st. That a resident agent of the Department shall have supervision of tho manu
facture, storage, and issue of the envelopes, and that he shall at all times have full
and free access to the apartments where they, or anything entering into their con
struction, are manufactured and stored for the purpose of inspecting the same ; that
such agent and his clerks shall be provided by the contractor with suitable and prop
erly furnished office rooms, connected with the premises on which the envelopes are
made, for the transaction of the business of the agency, without cost to the Govern
ment ; also with a properly furnished room for the use of the post-office in mailing
tho envelopes, if the same shall be required by the Postmaster-General ; and that the
contractor, its employe's and agents, shall conform to such regulations as the Depart
ment may froru time to time adopt for the security of tho Government in any respect.
2d. That tho Postmaster-General shall have the right to cause inspection to bo
made, when and iu such manner as ho may desiro it, of the process of manufacturing
tho paper in all its several stages, and of stationing an agent, for the purpose of in
spection, at the mill or mills where the paper is made ; in which latter case the con
tractor shall furnish such agent with a properly furnished room in the mill without
charge, and give him every needful facility for carrying out his duty.
3d. That tho Postmaster-General shall have tho right to imposo a fine upon the
contractor, in such sum as he may deem proper, to be deducted in the settlement of
accounts, for the failure to have on hand at any timo a sufficient supply of envelopes
with which to promptly meet all just requirements of the Department.
4th. That in the event that the exigencies of the public service shall require tho
acceptance by tho Department of any envelopes which, in the opinion of the Post
master-General or his duly authorized agent, are inferior in any respect to the require
ments of the contract, the right is reserved to the Postmaster-General absolutely to
iix tho price thereof, and to pay for such inferior envelopes any compensation less
than the regular price fixed by tho contract that may seem to him just and reasona
ble under all tho circumstances, which shall be a complete discharge of all liability
on the part of the Government for such envelopes.
5th. That on failure of tho contractor to promptly furnish any article or articles
specified in this contract, the Postmaster-General shall have the right to purchase
such article or articles in the open market ; and if a greater price be paid than that
prescribed by the contract for liko articles, the difference shall bo charged to tho con
tractor; and if there shall be a failure to furnish any articles within a reasonablo
time after the same shall have been ordered, it may be regarded as a sufficient cause
for the annulment of this contract.
Cth. That if at any time during the continuance of this contract the sureties or
either of them shall die, or become irresponsible, the Postmaster-General shall have
tho right to require additional and sufficient sureties, which tho contractor shall fur
nish to the acceptance of the Postmaster-General within ten days after notice ; and
in default thereof this contract may bo annulled.
7th. That in case of failure by the contractor to do or perform all or any of tho
covenants, stipulations, and agreements of this contract on the part of tho said con
tractor to be performed, as herein set forth, tho said parties of tho second part shall
forfeit and pay to tho United States of America the sum of twenty thousand dollars,
for which full and absolute sum they shall be jointly and severally liable, as fixed,
settled, and liquidated damages, and uot as a penalty, to be sued for in the name of t ho
United States.
8th. That in addition to tho forfeiture covenanted and agreed to in the foregoing
paragraph, the Postmaster-General shall havo tho right to annul this contract if, in
his opinion, there shall be a failure at any time to perform faithfully any of its stipu
lations, or in case of a willful attempt to impose upon tho Department envelopes in
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payments for envelopes furnished if it shall appear to his satisfaction that this con
tract has not been complied with in any particular.
9th. That should the interest of tho Government require, this contract may be ex
tended beyond the time named, not exceeding three months, by order of the Post
master-General, and the contract prices and all conditions herein set forth shall gov
ern in such extended contract.
10th. That the contractor may bo required, in the discretion of the PostmasterGeneral, to continue the issuo until the same shall be exhausted, of tho envelopes that
may remain on hand at tho expiration of the term of this contract, at the prices and
upon tho conditions prevailing while in force. That the Postmaster-General Bhall
have tho right to authorize tho issue by the present contractors, tho Morgan Envelope
Company and Plimpton Manufacturing Company, of such envelopes as may remain
in their hands at the close of their contract term, and the contractor herein shall not
be entitled to damages on account of such issues made during their contract term.
11th. That no member of Congress shall bo admitted to any share or part of this
contract, as provided by sections 3739, 3740, and 3741 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States; and each and all of the provisions iu said sections shall be deemed a
part of this contract. '
And for the faithful and diligent keeping, performing, and abiding by each and
every of the requirements, provisions, and terms of this contract, and of the specifi
cations hereto annexed and made part hereof, the said parties of the second part do
hereby bind themselves, and each of them, their and his heirs, executors, and admin
istrators.
In witness whereof, the said Postmaster-General has caused the seal of the PostOffice Department of the United States of America to be hereunto affixed, and has
attested tho same by his signature, and tho said parties of the second part have
hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and date hereinbefore written.
[seal.]
William F. Vilas,
Postmaster-General.
Attest :
H. R. Harris,
Third Assistant Postmaster-General.
Geo. N. Tvxer, [seal.]
Agent and Treasurer Holyoke Envelope Company.
Attest :
E. M. Estes.
James Abbe (surety), [seal.]
Attest :
K. A. Dearden.
.Ias. T. Abbe (surety), [seal.]
Attest:
Gordon Noble.
State of Connecticut,
County ofHartford, ss :
James Abbe, one of tho sureties in the foregoing contract of the Holyoko Envelope
Company, being by me duly sworn, upon oath says that ho is a resident and free
holder of tho State of Mass., and that ho is worth the sum of forty thousand dollars
over and above all his debts and liabilities, and exclusive of property exempt from
execution.
James Abbe.
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this thirteenth day of May, one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-seven, and by me approved.
N. Shipman,
V. S. District Judge for District of Connecticut.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief James Abbo, of Springfield,
Mass., ono of the sureties in the foregoing contract between the United States of
America and tho Holyoke Envelope Company, of Holyoke, Mass., for furnishing
registered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter envelopes during the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1887, is worth the sum of forty thousand dollars over and above
all liabilities and encumbrances whatever.
Jno. T. Rice,
Postmaster at Springfield, Mass.
State op Connecticut,
County of Hartford, ss :
Jas. T. Abbe, one of the sureties in the foregoing contract of the Holyoke Envelope
Company, being by me duly sworn, npon oath says that he is a resident and freeholder

THIRD ASSISTANT

ENVELOPE CONTRACT.

945

of the State of Mass., and that he is worth the sum of forty thousand dollars over
and above all his debts and liabilities, and exclusive of property exempt from execu
tion.
Jas. T. Abbe.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this thirteenth day of May, one thousaud eight
hundred and eighty-seven, and by me approved.
N. Shipman,
V. S. District Judgefor District of Connecticut.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief Jas. T. Abbe, of Springfield,
Mass., one of the sureties in the foregoing contract between the United States of
America and the Holyoke Envelope Company, of Holyoke, Mass., for furnishing reg
istered-package, tag, official, and dead-letter envelopes during the fiscal year begin
ning July 1st, 1887, is worth the sum of forty thousand dollars over and above all
liabilities and encumbrances whatever.
Jno. L. Rice,
Postmaster at Springfield, Mass.
The foregoing contract and annexed certificates and affidavits approved as to form,,
Edwin E. Bryant,
Asst. Atty. Genl, P. O. Dept.
48P M G 87
CO

REPORT
OP THE

SUPERINTENDENT

OF

THE

DEAD

LETTER

OFFICE

TO THE
POSTMASTER-GENERAL
FOR
THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1887.

947

REPORT
OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT

OF THE DEAD LETTER OFFICE.

Post Office Department,

Dead Letter Office,
Washington, J), ft, August 15, 1887.
Sib : The Dead Letter Office, which formerly constituted a division
of the office of the Third Assistant Postmaster General, was, in pursu
ance of his recommendation, approved by you and sanctioned by legis
lative action in due course, erected into an independent bureau on July
30, 1886.
The duties of this office consist generally in the examination and for
warding, or return, of all letters which for any cause have failed of de
livery; the inspection and return to the country of origin of undeliv
ered foreign matter; the recording and restoration of all valuable let
ters and parcels which are either uumailable or unclaimed ; the care and
proper disposition of all money, negotiable paper, and other articles of
value found in undelivered mail matter; the ascertaining and correct
ing of errors of postmasters in the treatment of undelivered mail mat
ter, and all correspondence relating to these subjects.
1 have the honor to submit herewith my report of its operations for
the fiscal year ended Juue 30, 1887, which will be found to consist
principally of statistics, tabulated in a form which it is thought will
present the various details of its work in an intelligible and perspicu
ous manner.
The total number of pieces of original dead mail matter received at the
Dead Letter Office during the year ending June 30, 1887, was 5,335,363,
an increase of 543,665 pieces, or nearly ll-j*0- per cent, over the number
received during the last fiscal year, or about 17 per cent, over that
received during the year previous. There were also received 239,816
letters without valuable iuclosures returned to the writers, but again
sent to the Dead Letter Office as undeliverable, making, with the original
matter received, and 263 held-for-postage letters and 3,523 letters of
foreign origin on hand June 30, 1886, the total number of pieces treated
during the year 5,578,965, classified as follows :
1. Domestic mailable letters :
(a) Ordinary unclaimed letters
3,981,420
(i>) Letters returned from hotels
118,445
(c) Letters bearing fictitious addresses
21,504
(d) Letters returned from foreign countries
161,392
(e) Ordinary letters without inclosures sent to writers and
returned on failure to deliver
239,816
Total

4,522,577
049

950

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

2. Domestic uuumilable letters :

(a)' Letters containing unmailable articles
(b) Letters held for postage,
(e) Letters misdirected or only partially addressed
(d) Letters without address

2,155
128,732
377,997
19, 110

Total
3. Domestio parcels of third and fourth class matter..
4. Lettere mailed in foreign countries
5. Printed matter, samples, etc., mailed in foreign countries and return
able
6. Registered articles :
(a) Of domestic origin
4,388
(Z>) Of foreign origin
13,315

527,994
67,823
412,196
30,672

17.703
Total as before
5, 578, 965
The mail matter treated during the year was disposed of as follows:
Domestic mailable letters :
Card and request letters delivered unopened
70, 712
Letters opened (disposed of cs detailed below)
4,212,049
Ordinary letters without valuable inclosures sent to writers and re
turned on account of failure to deliver and subsequently destroyed. . 239, 816
Domestic unmailable letters:
Held-for-postage letters forwarded unopened to addresses on receipt of
postage
4,514
Held-for-postage letters on hand at close of year
222
Misdirected letters forwarded unopened after correction of addresses. .
83, 702
Held-for-postage letters opened (disposed of as below)
123,996
Misdirected letters opeued (disposed of as below)
294, 295
| Letters without address opened (disposed of as below)
19, 110
J Letters containing unmailable articles opened (disposed of as below) .
2, 155
Domestic third and fourth class matter:
Parcels opened and disposed of as below
67, 823
Foreign matter:
Letters returned to country of origin or delivered to ad
dressees
403,605
Letters on hand at close of year
8,591
Parcels of printed matter, samples, etc., returned unopened
or delivered to addressees
30, 672
442, 868
Registered articles :
Domestic
Of domestic origin, delivered unopened
2, 250
Of domestic origin, opened
2, 138
4,388
Foreign
Returned to country of origin, or delivered to addressees
13, 003
On hand at close of year
312
13, 315
Total
5,578,965
The following was the disposition of mail matter opened in the Dead
Letter Office :
Delivered:
Letters containing money
12,725
Letters containing drafts, notes, money-orders, postal notes,
and other evidences of mouetary value
21,868
Letters containing receipts, paid notes, etc
31,230
Letters containing postage stamps
98, 129
Letters containing nothing of value
1,937,926
Photographs
29,497
Parcels ot merchandise, books, etc
32, 039
2,163,414
Returned to owners and awaiting evidence of delivery :
Letters containing money
906
Letters containing drafts, notes, etc
2,314
Registered parcels of merchandise, books, eto
37

DEAD LETTER OFFICEDISPOSITION OF MATTER.

Under treatment looking to delivery :
Letters containing money
Letters without inclosnres

951

L 369
42, 978
44, 347

Filed upon failure to deliver, subject to reclamation :

Letters containing money
Letters containing drafts, notes, etc
Letters containing receipts, paid notes, etc
Letters containing postage-stamps
Photographs
Parcels ot merchandise, books, etc

4, 498
1,371
3, 329
5, 649
5, 753
39, 601
60,201

Destroyed :
Letters without inclosnres which could not bo returned to
writers
2,464,760
Parcels containing pamphlets, fruit, seeds, medicine, etc
9,887
2,474,647
FOREIGN* DEAD MAIL MATTER.
Returned to country of origiu :
Registered letters
Ordina
inary letters
Parcels ol printed matter, samples, etc

_12>?6
391, 990
24, 944
429,530

Delivered to addressees on application :

Registered letters
Ordinary letters
Parcels of printed matter, samples, etc

183
203
263
649

Misdirected matter forwarded to corrected addresses :

Registered letters
Ordinary letters
Printed matter, samples, etc

224
11,412
5,465
17, 101

On hand under treatment at close of year :

Registered letters
Ordinary letters

312
s>
8,903
456, 183

MATTER RETURNED FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

The number of pieces of mail matter originating in the United States
and returned to Dead Letter Office as undeliverable were classified as
follows :
Registered letters
1,832
Ordinary letters
161,392
Postal cards
12, 642
Parcels of printed matter, samples, etc
37, 451
DEAD REGISTERED MATTER.
Of the 17,703 unclaimed registered letters and parcels received, there
were
Delivered to addressees or restored to senders
16, 661
Returned to postmasters for delivery and awaiting receipt
88
Filed upon failure to discover ownership and awaiting reclamation
954
VALUE OF INCLOSURES IN MAIL MATTER RESTORED TO OWNERS.
The following shows the number of letters restored to owners or in
course of restoration, with the character and value of contents:
Number of letters containing money restored to owners
12, 725
Amount of money inclosed therein
$22, 639. 12
Number of letters containing money outstanding in the hands of post
masters for restoration to owners
- .
906

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

952

Amount of money inclosed therein

$2, 744. 27
Number of letters containing drafts, checks, notes, money-orders, etc. , re
stored to owners
21, 868
Value contained therein
$7,581,761. 10
Number of letters containing drafts, notes, checks, money-orders, etc.,
outstanding in the hands of postmasters for restoration to owners .. .
2,314
Value contained therein
$304, u79. 57
REVENUE DERIVED FROM DEAD MAIL MATTER.
The amount of revenue derived from dead matter daring the year
and delivered to Third Assistant Postmaster General for deposit in the
Treasury is shown by the following statement :
Amount separated from dead letters that could not be restored to owners. (6, 672. 06
Amount realized from auction sale in December, 1886, of parcels of mer
chandise which could not be restored to owners
2,921. 12
Total

9.59:i.77

POSTAGE-STAMPS,
The following amounts of postage stamps were received in the Dead
Letter Office from the several sources named, aud were destroyed under
proper supervision :
Separated from dead letters for which no owner could be found
$463. 04
Found loose in mails aud sent to Dead Letter Office by postmasters
401.63
Received for payment of postage on held-for-postage matter forwarded to
destination, and parcels of third and fourth class matter returned to send
ers (sent out from Dead Letter Office under an official penalty envelope) .
678. 50
Received from postal administration of Canada, Uuited States postageBtamps accepted by that administration in payment of postage on matter
held for postage in Canada, in accordance with the agreement between
the two countries
185. 74
Total value of stamps destroyed
1, 728. 91
In addition to the above, postage-stamps to the value of $1,219.55 have
been received and affixed to parcels of matter addressed to foreign coun
tries, not transmissible in the mails unless prepaid at letter rates of
postage.
In the exchange of postage-stamps mutually accepted by the United
States and Canada iu the payment of postage on short-paid matter
addressed to either country, there have been received from the Cana
dian administration United States postage-stamps to the amount of
$185.74 ; there were returned to Canada by this office Canadian stamps
amounting to $117.98, leaving a balance in favor of the Canadian office
of $67.76, which has been duly reported to the Third Assistant Post
master General for settlement.
DEAD MATTER GIVEN TO CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
During the year, 18,182 magazines, pamphlets, illustrated papers,
picture cards, etc., which could not be restored to the owners, were
distributed amongst the inmates of the various hospitals, asylums, and
other charitable institutions in the District of Columbia, as heretofore,
by order of the Postmaster General.
The following shows the number and character of the matter dis
tributed :
Magazines
1,085
P.iiuphlets, etc
3,709
Illustrated papers
4,883
Picture cards, valentines, etc
8,505
Total

18,183

DEAD LETTER OFFICECOMPARATIVE STATEMENT.

953

Comparative statement of mail matter received and treated in Dead Letter Office for the fiscal
years ended June 30, 1886 and 187.
Recoived.
Domestic mailable letters :
Ordinary unclaimed letters
Letters returned from hotels
Letters with fictitious addresses
Letters returned from foreign countries
Ordinary dead letters returned to writers,
but undelivered
Domestic unmailable letters:
Containing unmailable articles
Held for postage
Misdirected or partially addressed
Without address
Domestic parcels of third and fourth-class
matter

Letters mailed in foreign countries

Printed matter, samples, ote., foreign mailed
Registered articles :
Ofdomestic origin
Of foreign origiu

1880.

1887.

3, 552, 741
109, 461
23,050
150,888
218, 531
1,389
119, 365
322, 706
15, 178
81,221
309, 902
30,008
4,442
11,421

3, 981,420
118,445
21,504
161, 392
239, 816
2,155
128, 732
377,997
19, 110
67,823
412, 190
30, 672
4,388
13, 315

Increase.
Per cent.
12
8.2
.09
9.7
55.4
7.8
17.1
25.9
U.4
2.2
16.5

Treatmcnt and disjiosition of mail matter received and on hand.

Domestic mailable matter:

Card and request letters delivered nnopened
Ordinary letters opened .
On band at close of year.
Returned dead letters without inclosures
destroyed
Held for-postage lettors forwarded . .
On hand at close of year
Held for postage letters opened
Misdirected letters forwarded to correct ad
dress
Misdirected letters opened
Letters without address opened
Letters containing unmailable matter opened
Parcels opened and disposed of
Foreign mailable matter :
Foreign letters delivered to addressees or re
turned to country oforigin
On hand at close of year
Printed matter, samples, etc., returned to
country of origin
Registered articles:
Domestic, delivered nnopened
Domestio. opened
Of foreign origin, delivered or returned to
country of origin
On baud at close of year
Ditpotition of matter opened.
Delivered :
Letters containing money
Letters containing drafts, notes, money-or
ders, etc
Letters containing receipts, paid notes, etc .
Letters containing postage-stamps
Letters containing nothing of value
Photographs
Parcels of merchandise, books, etc
Outstanding in bands of postmasters:
Letters containing money
Letters containing drafts, notes, etc
Registered parcels, merchandise, books, etc..
Under treatment looking to delivery :
Letters containing money
Letters without inclosures
Filed upon failure to deliver, subject to reclama
tion :
Lettersoontainlng money

188G.

1887.

Increase. Decrease.

61,348
3, 788, 234

70, 712
4, 212, 040

Per cent.
15.2
11.1

218, 531
4,371
263
114,731
77,618
245,0*8
15, 178
1,389
81,221

239,81*
4,514
282
123,006
83,702
294,295
19,110
2,155
67, 823

0.7
3.2
8.0
7.8
20. 0
25. 9
55. 4

366, 379
3,523
30, 008
1,885
2,557
11,218
203

40?, 005
8,591
30, 672
2,250
2, 138
13,003
312

9.8
113. 8
2.3
iaoo

12, 138
18, 105
28, 135
92,228
1, 887, 350
25, 835
39.443
717
2, 327
20
1,036
20,200

12, 725

48

3,980

I 1,
42, 978

is. :>
53. 0

954

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Treatment and ditpotition of mail matter received and on handContinued.
10W.

Piled upon failure to delivery, subject to

lionContinued.
Letters containing drafts, notes, eto
Letter* containing receipts, paid notes, etc
3,338
Letters containing postage-stamps
4,281
Photographs
4,938
Parcels of merchandise, books, etc.
41, 700
Destroyed:
Letters without inclosures which conld not
be returned to writers
2, 053, 92S
Parcels containing pamphlets, fruit, seeds,
eto
11, t
Foreign dead mail matter.
Returned to country of origin:
Registered letters

10,777
Ordiuary letters
353, 204
Printed matter, samples, eto
23,082
Delivered to addressees upon application i
Registered letters
381
Ordinary letters
167
Printed matter, samples, eto
\M
Misdirected matter forwarded to corrected ad
dress :
Registered letters
Ordinary letters

13,008
Printed matter, samples, eto
5,818
On hand under treatment at close of year :
Register d letters
203
Ordinary letters

3,523
Matter returned from foreign countries:
Registered letters
1,788
Ordinary letters
168.888
Postal cards
10.
100
J2. 532
Printed matter, samples, eto
Registered matter*
Delivered to addressees or returned to senders
15,043
Sent to postmasters and awaiting receipt...
Filed upon failure to discover ownership
Lettere containing money and negotiable paper.
Value of inclosures in matter opened :
Number of letters containing money
15, 911
Amount of money contained therein
28,130.41
Number of letters containing notes, drafts,
money-orders, eto
-.
19,488
Value contained therein
$1, 240,506.89
Value of inclosures in matter restored to owners
Nuruberof letters containing money restored
to owners
12,138
Amount of money inclosed therein
$21, 732. 00
Number of letters in hands of
for restoration to owners
717
Amount of muuev contained therein.........
2, 000. 62
Letters on hand and tiled on failure to dis
cover owner
5,010
Amount of money contained therein
(8, 261. 60
Number of letters containing drafts, notes,
money-orders, etc.. restored to owners
18 103
Value contained therein
It, 121, 154.74
Number in hands of postmastors for restora
tion to owner*
2,327
Value contsiued therein
$334, 096. 58
Number filed on failuro tu discover owner. .
882
Value contained therein
$100, 667. 64

Decrease.

1887.

1,371
3,329
5,640
5,753
30,601

55.4
31.8
16.5

2, 464, 760
0,887

20.4

12.596
301, 990
24,944
Ml
Ml
M

16.8
10.9
3.8

1L5

5L9
21.5
143.5

224
11,412
5,465
312
8,501
1,832
161, 292
12,642
37, 451
16, 661
88

273.3

17, 745
$29, 687. 10
23,226
$7, 644, 486. 56

11.5
5.6
19.1
516.2

12,725
$22, 639. 12
906
$2,744.27
5,807
$8, 915. 32
21,868
$7, 581, 76L 10
2,314
$304, 079. 57
1,371
$92, 742. 47

4.8
4.1
12.4

12.2
7.6
53.6
143.8
2.5
25.1
15.1
10.6
33.3
56.9

4.5

7.3
16.9
7.9
20.7
576. 2
0.5
8.9
7.8

DEAD LETTER OFFICE

AMOUNT OF MATTER TREATED.

955

Statement showing number of pieces of dead mail matter treated in the Dead Letter Office
during thefiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Class.

Number.

Domestio mailable letters :

Unopened from last fiscal year .
Received during the year.'
Returned on failure to deliver to writer (without inclosures)

4, 282, 701
238, 81G
4, 622, 577

Domestic unmailable letters :

From last fiscal year
Received during the year .

128,469
128, 732
2.155
377,997
19,110
527,994
67, 823

Containing unmailable articles.

Misdirected
Blanks (without address)
Domestic third and fourth class
Foreign matter :
From last fiscal year
Received during the year

3, 523
408. 073
412,196
30, 672
442, 868

Printed matter, samples, returnable to country of origin.

Registered matter:
Domestic mailed
Foreign mailed on band and received.

4,388
13, 315
17, 703
5, 578, 965

Grand total.

Delivered Opened. On baud.

unopened.

Class.
Domestic mailable letters
Domestic unmailable letters :
Held for postage
Containing unmailable articles.
Misdirected
Without address
Registered letters
Domestic third and fourth c
Foreign matter:
Ordinary letters.

Total
Letters without
and destroyed...
Grand total .

70, 712 4, 212, 049

4,514 123, 996
2,155
83,702 294, 295
19,110
2,138
"'2,"250
67,823
403, 605
13, 003
30, 672
608, 458 4, 721, 566
to writers

8,591
312
9,125
5, 340, 149
239,816
5, 578, 965

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DEAD LETTER OFFICEUNMAILABLE AND FOREIGN MATTER. 95?

Statement showing number of pieces and disposition of unmailable, hotel, and fictitious
matter received at Dead Letter Office during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Received.

Number.

Held for postage :

Foreign address
14, 431
Domestic address
114, 038
Misdirected
Without address
J Unmailable, containing coin, lot
tery tickets, eto
Hotel
Fictitious
Returned misdirected

. Total
Parcels i
Held for postago
Misdirected
. Without address
Containing unmailable articles
Excess of weight and measure
Total
Grand total

128, 409
409, 434
16, 110
2. 155
127. 605
L"J, I"l7
16, :i99

725, 179

Disposition.

Number. Total.

Held for postage :

Circulars sent tocollectpostage. :
4,604
Foreign address
Official.forwarded
239
Returned to card address. .
122, 968
Opened
128, 469
Misdirected :
Turned over to foreign division 47,836
Address corrected and for
82, 731
warded
971
Returned to card address
277, 696
Opened
409, 434
19,110
Without address, opened
Unmailable (containing coin, eto.),
2, 155
opened
Hotel:
Tnrned over to foreign division .
9, 160
118, 031
Opened
414
Returned to card address
127, 005
Fictitious :
Turned over to foreign division .
503
21, 504
Opened
22,007
18, 399
Returned, misdirected, opened
725,
179
Total

5, 704 Parcels :
Examined and turned over to
0,716
15, (ill
other divisions
10,990
721
Total
42, 44!!
767,621
Grand total.

42, 442

Statement showing dead mail matter of foreign origin received and disposed of during the
fiscal year ended.June 30, 1887.
Received.

Class.

Disposition.

Number.

Class.

Hi
5
SI'S
lis
S

2-c
Is3

Registered letters
On hand July 1, 1886
203
Received during the year. 13,112
Ordinary letters
On hand July 1. 1880
3. 523
Keoeived during the year. (08, G73
Parcels and printed matter
Total

Registered letters.

12,596

224

312

13. 315
Ordinary letters.. 391,990
412, 190
30,072 Parcels and printed 24,944
matter
429. 530
Total .
450, 183

11,412 8, 591
263

5,405

649 17, 101 8,903

958

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTEK-GENERAL.

Statement showing the number of letters originating in the United States and returned by
foreign countries as undeliverable during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Class.

Number.

Registered letters
Ordinary letters
Parcels and printed matter
Total

1,832
174, 034
37,451
213, 317

Table showing number of pieces of undelivered matter returned to and received from
of theforeign countries.
Returned to

Received from
Petc.arcels,^

3
>

Ordinary.
Totals.

2at
1
30
Antigua
2
38 ' 475
Argentine Republic. .
16
629
2,629 20,710 1,218 24,557
Austria-Hungary
405
406
Bahamas
1
5
Bangkok, Siatn
6
155
157
Barbadoea
1
1,618
Belgium
944 2,639
258
264
Bermuda
2
4
Bolivia
4
530
54
461
Brazil
15
4
91
99
British Ouiana
4
::
40
46
British Honduras
3
679
662
British India
21
52
1
23
Bulgaria
3
1
1, 613 89, 571
814 91,908
33
1
34
Ceylon
278
289
Chili..
6
6
China, United States postal agency
2
8
4
at Shanghai
11
10
74
85
Costa Rica.
1
41 1,112
Cuba
22 1,175
1
127
128
41 4,311
137 4,489
3
3
2
56
58
200
8
226
Egypt
It
345 7,210 8,558 16, 113
France
42
French West Indies
4
47
1
2,680 on, mi 1,512 70,383
Germany
104
Gibraltar
8
118
0
1,291 94,629 4,163 100, 083
Great Britain
16
205
Greece
4
225
8
Grenada
8
113
Guatemala
6
121
601
Hawaii
8
531
Hayti
67
4
73
1
72
Honduras, Republic of
71
3,202
Hong-Kong
6 3,197
971 29,899 2,874 33,744
Italy
300
307
Jamaica
5
2
449
720
257
14
Japan
65
76
Java, Netherlands Indies
3
8
11
11
Liberia
418
468
Luxemburg
9
76
69
1
Malta
31
29
Mauritius
4,075
Mexico
69 4,210
11
Monaco
10
4
Monteerrat
4
1,956
710 2,705
Netherlanda
Netherlands West Indies
73
75
1
Nevis
1
425
Newfoundland
6
438
802
New South Wales
751
22
512
Now Zealand
10
533
60
60
Nicaragua
127 10, 488
333 10, 498
Norway
4
2
Paraguay
6

577
230
262
220
727
61
32

96
122

94

673
230
385
220
727
155
32

745 72,307
342

2,768
L639

75,820
1,981

78
1,521
125
a

497
1,241
S

675
2,762
125
6

4,131

3,288

7,419

88
1
749 43,770

8
7,443

42
51,962

12

2
4

71
519
65
279
2,242
258
254
83

1,731
8
80
6

85
523
65
279
4,080
268
334
88

91

6,675

103

6,869

1
22
1
1

1,525
1,245
375
162

16
580

1,541
1,267
967
163

107
4

t)EAD LETTER OFFICEREGISTERED MATTER.

959

Table showing number of pieces of undelivered mailer returned, etc.Continued.

i
o
1

Persia
<
Peru
Philippine*
Porto Rico
Portugal
Queensland
Roumania
Russia
St. Christopher
St. Lucia
St. Vincent
Salvador, Kepnblic of.
Santo Domingo
Servia
Society 1
Spain ..
Straits i
Sin ilia
S

121
13
61
1,520

53
4
2
ill
247

Tobago .
TrinRlad
Tnrkoy
Turk'.-* Islands
United States of Colombia.
Uruguay
,
Venezuela
Victoria
Postal Union
Miscellaneous
Total .

3o
H

8
188 I
194
33 |
35
136 |
138
2,574
2,735
J71
255
046
1,021
13, 718
15, 500
54
64
10
10
24
24
17
17
03
65
14
18
13
13
857 2, 101 3,011
42
46
10
12
24,054
421 25,586
3, MI
231 4,399
37
37
1
1
107
:on
181
207
18
10
477
504
127
143
135
124
525
32
577

12,506 391,990 24,014 429,530

ab
1

7
1

410
400
333

411
3

347
I'll
5
8

304
23

518

831
23

128

128

1,202
i,'202
53
64
OHO
874
30, 282 16, 704 40,088
1,701
12 1, 724
1,832 174, 034 37, 451 213, 317

Statement showing the number, clansiflcation, and disposition of dead registered letters re
ceived at the Dead-Letter Office during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Class.
Domestic :
Official
Ordinary
Request
Foreign
Total

Disposition.

Number.
37
2, 138
2, 213

Number.

Delivered without being opened :

To foreign division
To Executive Departments. .
Card and request
4,388 Oponed
13,112
Total
17,600

13, 112
37
2,213
2,138
17,500

Disposition of letters opened.

of letters opened.

Filed.

Number.
Delivered.

Money
Drafts, money-orders, checks, etc.
Photographs, receipts, stamps, etc
Merchandise
Nothing of value

608
168
199
309
954
2,138

371
121
161
176
267
1,096

At once. Returned
andfiled.
13
2
25
503
543

87
31
13
96
184
411

Outstand Total.
ing.
37
14
37
88

508
168
199
309
964
2,138

960

REPORT Of* THE POSTMASTER-OEneRAl.

Particular attention is invited to the table exhibiting in detail the

amount of the several classes of matter received and handled during
the last fiscal year as compared with corresponding items in the pre
ceding year. It will be observed that the large increase in the total
number of letters received, viz, 543,665or about ll-j^ per cent, more
than during the previous yearattaches, with few exceptions, propor
tionately to each item involved, in a ratio probably corresponding to
the increase of matter committed to the mails. Part of this extraor
dinary increase is doubtless due to the more efficient observance by post
masters of the regulations requiring prompt and complete returns of
undelivered mail matter. It is certain that a considerable amount has
been sent which was found to have accumulated for long periods, ex
tending in some instances back through several years. Another por
tion of the increase may be accounted for in the greater care exercised
by postmasters and postal clerks in detecting and sending up matter
not properly transmissible in the mails. In other words, the amount of
matter which reaches this office is justly to be considered not only with
reference to the volume of matter intrusted to the mails, but to the de
gree of diligence observed in properly withdrawing uumailable matter
and promptly returning for disposition that which is undeliverable.
The only decrease worthy of special note is found in the quantity of
third and fourth class matter of obvious value, which decrease is be
lieved to be largely due to the more general practice of senders in re
questing its return by indorsement on the wrapper, thus enabling post
masters to return it direct under the conditions required by postal reg
ulations.
The increase of mail matter received entails upon the clerical force
of the office as now constituted an amount of labor not commensurate
with the promptitude and care which it has heretofore received, and
with which it ought always to be treated, and I respectfully recommend
that such addition to the force be made as may be found necessary to
give to the work that exact, systematic, and thorough disposition to
which it is fairly entitled.
It affords me pleasure in this connection to acknowledge the hearty
co operation of and zealous and efficient services rendered by the chief
clerk and the clerical force of the office in the discharge of their sev
eral duties. They have met the extraordinary pressure with commen
dable spirit and energy, no less creditable than it is gratifying.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
John B. Baied,
Superintendent.
Hon. William P. Vilas,
Postmaster General.

ANNUAL

REPORT

OF THE

SUPERINTENDENT

OF

THE

MONEY-ORDER

SYSTEM

FOIt THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1887.

48P M G 87

61

961

REPORT
OP THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE POSTAL MONEY-ORDER
SYSTEM.

Post-Office Department,
Office of Superintendent of Money-Order System,
Washington, D. C, November 7, 1887.
Sir : I have the honor to submit herewith the report for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1S87, of the Postal Money-Order System of the
United States, which, in no small degree, is a meter of the financial
condition of the large class of people of small means who have occasion
to make what might be termed domestic remittances.
Table A, annexed hereto, exhibits by fiscal years, from the establish
ment of the business until the close of the term covered by this report,
the total amount of domestic money-order transactions.
NUMBER OF MONEY-ORDER OFFICES.
There were in operation June 30, 18S0, 7,357 domestic money-order
offices; there were established during the year just closed 521; and
there were discontinued 25 ; so that on June 30, 1887, the total number
of such offices was 7,853. Since that date 390ofiices have been added to
the list, and 7 offices have been discontinued ; making the total number
of money-order offices in operation at the date of this report 8,2.56.
NUMBER OF POSTAL-NOTE OFFICES.
The act of Congress approved January 3, 1887, empowered the Post
master-General to extend the privilege of issuing postal-notes only, but
not the right to pay them, to small post-offices where the extent of the
postal business was insufficient to warrant the granting of money -order
facilities, and thereby to afford the residents of such localities a cheap
and convenient mode of making small remittances to the neighboring
towns and larger cities.
On the 5th of July, 1887, 197 such postal-note offices were estab
lished, to which number 32 were added on the 3d ultimo, making 229
in operation at the date of this report.
It is not improbable that the number of such offices may bo very
largely increased within the coming year by reason of the circumstance
that the Department, in a recently executed contract, made arrange.
903

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

ineuts tor supplying for their use books containing small quantities of
postal-notes, thereby obviating the necessity of the exaction of heavy
bonds to cover the postmasters' responsibility.
ISSUES AND PAYMENTS OF DOMESTIC MONEY-OEDERS.
The number of domestic money-ordere issued during the year was
9,232,177, aggregating iu amount
$117,462,660.89
And the number of such orders paid during the same
period was 9, 139, 562, of the value of
$116, 406, 329. 38
In addition to which money-orders were repaid to
the number of 71,265, amounting to
857,697.28
Making the total amount of payments and repayments

117, 264, 026. 66

And the excess of issues over payments and repayments

198, 634. 23

The gross amount of the fees received by postmasters from the public
for the issue of domestic money-orders was

912, 876. 40

As compared with the preceding year the number of orders issued,

therefore, increased by 1,291,875, or 16.27 per cent. ; the number of
orders paid by 1,202,249, or 16.02 per cent. ; and the number of orders
repaid by 12,418, or 21.10 per cent.
The average amount of the orders issued was $12.72, being $1.61
less than the average for the- previous year.
The decrease in gross amount of fees received was $8,900.0 ?, and the
average fee was 9.88 cents, or 1.7.3 cents less than that of the preceding
fiscal year.
These figures furnish conclusive evidence of the fact that the decrease
at the beginning of the last fiscal year of the fee lor orders not exceed
ing $5 from 8 cents to 5 cents very materially increased the sale of
such small orders.
This is the obvious deduction from the great diminution of the aver
age fee, which in 1884 was 12.12 cents; in 18S5; 11.96 cents; and in
1880, 11.01 cents; and from the very considerable decrease in the aver
age amount of the orders issued, the same being as stated, $12.72, while
during 18S4 the average amount was $15.58; during 1885, $15.20; and
during 1880, $14.3;?.
The increase in the amount of orders issued was $3,043,139.68, or 3.2
per cent. ; the increase in the amouut of orders paid was $3,334,339.90,
or 2.95 per cent. ; and the increase in the amount of orders repaid was
$44,223.72, or 5.44 per cent.
ISSUES AND PAYMENTS OF POSTAL NOTES.
The number of postal notes issued during the year was 6,307,552, of
the total valuoof
$11,768,824.81
And the number of notes paid during the same time
was (>,204,453, amounting to
$11, 572, 081. 27
While t he notes repaid at the offices of issue numbered
81,553, and aggregated
154,686.24
Making the total amount of payments and repayments
And the excess of issues over payments and repayments

11,726,767. 51
42, 057. 30

The aggregato amount of fees received from the public was

189, 844. 56
This statement shows an increase in the amount of postal notes issued
of $50,814.70, equivalent to .43 per cent.; in the amount of postal notes
paid and repaid of $59,830.73. equivalent to .51 per cent. ; and in the

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEMDUPLICATE ORDERS.

965

amount of fees received of $9,511.41, or 5.27 per cent. It likewise ex

hibits an increase in the number of postal notes issued of 308,124, or
5.13 per cent. ; and of the number of postal notes paid and repaid of
333,806, or 5.01 per cent.
Here also is plainly discernible the influence of the reduction of the
fee upon money-orders for small amounts, and the consequent selection
by many of the safer money-order when the amount was less than $5, for
the ratio of increase in the number of postal notes issued was 18.61 per
cent, during the fiscal year 1880, and the ratio of increase in the amount
thereof was 17.22 per cent.
The average amount of the notes issued was $1.87, the same being 8
cents less than the average of the fiscal year ended June 30, 1886.
WAR CLAIMS.
During the past fiscal year the Paymaster-General of the United
States Army continued the practice of effecting payment, by means of
money-orders, of the claims of colored soldiers for services rendered in
the late war. These orders to the amount of $25,723.16an increase of
$19,375.41 over the previous yearwere transmitted by this office to the
respective paying postmasters, accompanied by very precise instructions
regarding the identification of the payees. These cases not infrequently
lead to disputes between claimants, and give rise to much laborious cor
respondence on the part of this Department.
DUPLICATE MONEY-ORDERS.
There were issued by this office during the last fiscal year 19,346 du
plicate money-orders, an increase of 1,228 over the preceding year; and
4,515 duplicate postal notes, a decrease, as compared with the previous
year, of 194.
These duplicates were drawn, in accordance with law, upon applica
tions setting forth the loss or destruction of the originals in the case of
money-orders; and in the case of both money-orders and postal notes
upon applications accompanied by the originals, when the latter bad
become invalid by reason of non-payment within the prescribed period
of limitation; and in the case of money-orders alone when the originals
had received more than oue indorsement, in violation of law, or had
been drawn in favor of lotteries, gift enterprises, or similar concerns
declared by the Postmaster-General to be fraudulent within the terms
of section 4041, Eevised Statutes.
Table B, in the appendix, exhibits separately the number of duplicate
postal notes and of duplicate money-orders issued, and classifies the
causes which rendered necessary the issue of the latter.
DRAFTS AND TRANSFERS.
Postmasters at money-order offices are provided, when occasion re
quires, with funds for the payment of money-orders by means of drafts
upon the postmaster at New York, N. Y. If the postmaster's receipts
from the sale of money-orders ordinarily suffice for the payment of or
ders drawn upon him, and he require additional funds only in an oc
casional emergency, a single draft is transmitted to him. If the current
of bis business is such that lie is continuously called upon to pay orders
for amounts exceeding his receipts, he is furnished with a small book
of drafts, and with a letter of credit, for a convenient round sum, upon

966

REPORT CF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

the postmaster at New York. This credit may be renewed from time to
time, as may the supply of drafts.
The total amount of drafts paid by the postmaster at New York dur
ing the fiscal year ended June 30, 1SS7, was $12,6(53,830.93.
Before asking aid from the Department, however, the postmaster
must exhaust his available postal funds received by him from the sale
of stamps, stamped envelopes, etc. Such funds are transferred from
the postal to the money-order account, and notice thereof forwarded to
the Department. These transfers are partially repaid by similar trans
fers from time to time from the money-order to the postal funds, and
once each quarter the balance due the postal fund, upon settlement of
accounts by the Auditor, is reported by the latter, and the amount
thereof is deposited under direction of this office with the assistant
treasurer of the United States at New York to the credit of the Treas
urer of the United States for the service of the Post Office Department.
The quarterly transactions of this character for the past fiscal year
as reported by the Auditor, are shown in the following statement :
Quarter ended Quarter ended Qnarterended Quarterended
September December 31, March 31,
June 30,
30, 1886.
1887.
1836.
1887.
$141,2^9.20
19, 56?. ;
121, Ml. 81-

$154,847.85
2J, 210. UD
132, 037. 76

$148,136. 81
14. 503. 86
133,632.95

148.582 87
13, 164. 05
135,418.82

SUMMARY.
BalanceB dne postage funds as follows :
Quarter ended September 30, lf-'HG
Quarter ended December 31, 1886
Quarter ended March 31, 1887
Quarter ended June 30, 1887
Total

$121, 64L 61
132, 637. 70
133, 632. 9,">
135, 418. 82
523, 331. 14

Amounts retransferrpd under the direction of Superintendent, and deposited with assist
ant treasurer at New York to credit of Treasurer of United States for service of Postoffice Department :
January 2, 1887
$103,891.03
May 11, 1887
132.637.70
October 13, 1887
133, G32. !>5
November 0, 1887
13."', 418, 82
To which should be added a balanco duo the money-order fund June :;0, 1886, of
17, 750. 58
Total
623,331.14
Exception to the mode of furnishing postmasters at money-order of
fices with funds is made in the case of offices situated upon the Pacific
coast, which, on account of their great distance from the capital, tire
more conveniently supplied from San Francisco, Cal., and Portland,
Oregon.
The former office transmitted to neighboring post-offices during the
year just past the sum of $153,633, and the latter the sum of $69,140
REMITTANCES OF SURPLUS MONEY-ORDER FUNDS.
All postmasters at money-order offices are required by the regulations
of the Department to transmit daily to some other post-office, designated,
as a depository, their surplus money-order fuuds, comprising all such
funds in excess of the sum of the unpaid advices which have been in
the postmaster's hands less than two weeks, or in excess of the fixed

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEM

REVENUES AND EXPENSES.

967

sum which the postmaster is authorized to retain, and which is termed

his reserve.
The total amount of such remittances forwarded by mail during the
last fiscal year was $98,259,379.82.
LOST REMITTANCES.
There were brought to the notice of this office duriug the last fiscal
year 57 cases of the alleged loss of remittances of surplus money-order
funds, 6 of which were actually forwarded during the previous year,
but the loss of which was not notified to the Department until after its
close.
There were subsequently recovered the amounts of 4 remittances,
aggregating $206, and the correspondence in the possession of this
office relating to the remainiug 53 remittances, of the total value of
$4,312, was referred to the Assistant Attorney-General for the PostOffice Department, so that he might consider the cases, and prepare
them for settlement by the Postmaster-General, who is authorized by
the act of Congress of March 17, 1882, to allow postmasters credit for
such losses if incurred without fault or negligence on their part.
Table C, in the Appendix, contains a complete description of all the
remittances in question.
ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF MONEY-ORDERS.
There were received at this office in the past year complaints regard
ing the improper payment of 47 money-orders, the same being in the
ratio of one order to each 194,459 money-orders paid.
Table D, in the Appendix, includes the full particulars of 134 moneyorders said to have been wrongfully paid, the total amount of which is
$3,047.21; of these 40, amounting to $1,151.74, had remained unsettled
June 30, 188G, and 41 others, arising before July 1, 188G, were not re
ported to this office until after that date.
From the table in question it appears : 1. That post-office inspectors
succeeded in recovering and in paying to the owners the sum of $634.23,
the amounts of 34 orders. 2. That 18 orders, of the total value of
$456.61, had been correctly paid in the first instance. 3. That post
masters at fault for failure to use due precaution under the regulations
were charged with the amounts of 39 orders, in all $646.36, which they
were directed to pay over to the true payees. 4. That the United States
assumed a loss iu 4 cases, amounting to $120.66, where the blame for
wrong payment was not sufficiently established to warrant a demand
for restitution upon the postmasters. 5. That the payees of the orders
in 5 cases, involving $197, were held responsible because of their own
negligence, and that claims to the amounts of 34 orders, a total of $992.35,
were unsettled on June 30, 1887.
REVENUES AND EXPENSES.
The Auditor for this Department has reported the receipts and ex
penses for the domestic money-order business for the past fiscal year to
be as follows :
RECEIPTS.
Amouut received for fees on orders issued
$912,876. 40
Amount of gain
200. 52
Amount of premiums, etc
999. 65
Total

914,076.57

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

EXPENDITURES.
Amount ai lowed postmasters for commissions
Incidental expenses
Lost remittances, burglaries, etc
Bad debts

$29", 527. 51
92, 753. 65
10, 507. 69
1,669.74
$402,458.59

Excess of receipts over expenditures, being gross revenue

511,617.98

As in former years, the item " incidental expenses " includes the cost
of stationery used in post-offices exclusively in the transaction of moneyorder business, and of money-order blanks, blank-books, printed matter
of all kinds, and money-order dating stamps.
The blanks, blank-books, and printed matter for the year cost $48,679.15 on account of domestic business alone, and of this amount the
sum of $6,972.89 was paid for work and material ordered in the pre
vious year. The total cost of blanks, blank-books, etc., for domestic and
international money-order business and for postal-note business was
$54,090.65, of which $7,901.87 were paid on account of requisitions of
the preceding year.
The Auditor has also reported the revenues and expenses of the
postal-note business for the year ended June 30, 1887, as follows :
RECEIPTS.
Amount received for fees on notes issued

$189,844.56

EXPENDITURES.
Amount allowed postmasters :
For commissions
Incidental expenses

'.

$T>3, 701. 34
29, 169. 38
82, 870. 72

Excess of receipts over expenditures, beiug gross revenue

106, 973. 84

In this statement the item "incidental expenses" is composed, for the

most part, of the sums paid during the year for the blank postal-note
forms, amounting in all to $^0,939.61.
t
THE INTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDER BUSINESS.
On the 1st of April, 1887, two new money-order conventions went into
operation, one between the United States and Norway, the other between
the United States and the Netherlands, copies of which will be found in
the Appendix.
It is not improbable that in the current year conventions for a simi
lar purpose will bo concluded with Denmark and the Empire of AustriaHungary.
On June 30, 1886, there were 1,587 post-offices authorized to transact
international money-order business ; to this number 58 were added dur
ing the last fiscal year, and 3 were discontinued, making the total num
ber of such offices June 30, 1887, 1,642.
Since the close of the year 60 additional international offices have been
authorized to commence business, and 1 office has been discontinued.
At the date of this report, therefore,' there are 1,701 money-order
offices empowered to transact international as well as domestic moneyorder business.
STATISTICS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDER BUSINESS.
The subjoined tabular statement exhibits the money-order transac
tions of the United States with each of twenty-two foreign countries,

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS.

9G9

embracing the number and amount of such transactions, and likewise a

comparison thereof with the numbers and amounts of the preceding year,
so as to show both the amount and percentage of increase or decrease
in each case :

Country.

German
Swiss
Italian
New South Wales

Tasmania
Windward Islands

Ij*M!Wiird Islands
Norw&v .
Netherlands
Total

No. of Amount of No. ofor- Amount of No. of Amount Amount

ordei-s of orders Df fees re
orders is orders
issued. ders paid orders paid. repaid.
repaid. ceived.
sued.
61. 188
292, 748
l7.->.2i:i
25, 748
27, 420
12, 055
180
327
274
303
1,804
382
11,330
10
149
303
52
190
42
81
1,275
339
615. 405

H, 112, 553. 95
8.818,940. 59
2, 448, 353. 23
437.255.71
702, 553. 50
191. 141.78
3, 035. 71
11,0*3. 13
0, 354. 31
6, 548. 23
31,088.51
0. 090. 65
216, 481. 8S
122. 02
2, 136.52
6, 440. 1 1
998.92
3, 151. 11
599. 85
986. 60
25, 982. 15
4 72R 78
9, 035, 530. 31
2 if
incrin
of
inorle pmcom

Conotry.
>ij!
pit
British
French
New Sooth Wales

Qu6en8lM<1

243,310.97
921,218.70
247, 033. 04
131, 843. 91
125, W0. 22
........... 33, 501. 24
246.59
229. 14
2,
597. 96
, .......
1,336 44
6, 563. 77
3, 696. 55
103,011.29
"85.40
629.90
577. 67
459. 38
111.65

101,333
44,194
49,929
6,500
1,374
4, 030
2,014
1. mi
1.344
1,007
1,130
465
L 524
147
1,401
605
237
2,076
373
138
127
185
222, 122

8J
<= |
s
t
11
P
27.99
31.79
11.22
43. 17
21.81
21.25 |
8.84
3.39 |1
69. 16
25.61
21.79
68 53
90. 78
41.
17
32.98
137. 13
17.06
22.87

$1,267,267. 75
674, 662. 88
1, 450. 744. 59
180. 477. 11
37, 649. 21
75, 359. us
60, 389. 64
22, 235. 7:1
24, 009. 48
17, 087. Hi
34,051. 1 1
19,557. 39
- 43, 850. rc,
2,134. 66
47,691. M
12 668. 46
3.350 01
30,234. 02
5, 542. 63
3, 286. 89
3,034. It
3,418. 17
4,018,703. 93

Ig
111
511

$0,521.32 113,328. 15
11,714.18 4*. 8.14 9.-,
7, 184. 28 30, 9C2. 75
1,445.65 5. 103. 23
1,383.44 7, 566. 45
1, 455. 76 2, 388. 45
69.34
37.40
9.74
80. 75
74.11
71.00
32.55
75. 40
;i74. :.o
182.59
90.65
101.25
316. 52 2, 545. 15
6.(0
1.80
5.01
26.70
72.65
4.87
11.80
50. CO
38.90
7. 60
13. 90
299. 10
01.40
2,398 30, 662. 01 112,093.30

414
1,033
004
82
95
110
4
1
5
6
13
5
20
1
2
1
2

1\ |Si
C1 a
el
ft!

jy
$25, 406. 36
18, 027. 98
9, 097. 95
6, 501. 16
812. 38
"4, 531. 94
9, 900. 09
*1, 886. 30
*1, 3t)3. 93
1, 524. 01
670. 54
4,3, 9911.
59
3. 445. 83
613. 17
22, 259. 00
81 57
4, 740.
72
J, 550. 65

2.04
2.74
.63
3.77
2.20
5. 67
19.61
7.82
*5. 11
9.80
12. 08
'20. 33
a 52
13. 12
87.52
2.49
13.55
21.86

c
s .

"
III
lit
2 w
2.5

I.a

nil-:
jiff

Is
|2

$236. 35
30
3,1, 852.
974. 05
(562.
90
406 50
48.35
5.90
11.80
15. 80
2.70
11.45
22.65
911.
85
1.16
3. 40
5. 70
1.65
.66

1.80
3.94
11.37
14.63
5.09
1.98
13.62
12. 74
28. 62
3.71
3.16
28.81
65.82
38 98
14 59
93.44
1 4'2
9.35

Decrease. Each amount not marked with an asterisk represents an increase.

Japanese exchange did not go into effect until October 1, 1885.
Leeward Islands exchange did not bo into operation until January 1, 1886.
Norway exchange did not go into operation until April 1, 1887.
Netherlands exchange did not go into operation until April 1, 1887.
This table shows an increase in the number of international moneyorders issued of 121,982, or 24.72 per cent. ; and in the amount of snch
orders issued of $1,856,744.10, or 25.86 per cent. ; in the number of inter
national orders paid and repaid of 13,306, equal to 6.20 per cent. ; and

970

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

of $104,897.57, equivalent to 2.05 per cent, in the amount paid and re

paid.
It likewise shows, notwithstanding the increase of business, a decrease
of lees received amounting totbe small sum of $302.90, or less than threetenths of 1 per cent., due to the reduction of the fee from 1 to 1 per
cent, on the amounts, of orders made January 1, 1S8G, and consequently
in force but half of the fiscal year 1880.
The average amount of the international orders issued was $14.03,
while that of the preceding year was $14.55 ; and the average amount
of the international orders paid was $18.09 as compared with $18.71, the
average amount for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1880.
In the total volume of the international money-order business, includ
ing orders issued, paid, and repaid, there was an increase of $1,901,041.07,
or 17.03 per cent., and in number 135,288, or 19.19 per cent.
REVENUE FROM INTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDER BUSINESS.
It appears from data furnished by the Auditor's Office that the rev
enues which accrued from the transaction of international money-order
business during the year were as follows :
From the Canadian business
.$13,058.24
From the British business
15, 743. 98
From the German business
35,826.36
From the Swiss business
9,242.23
From the Italian business
20,581.23
From the French business
4,431.58
From the Jamaica business
467.96
From the Now Zealand business
161. 10
From the New South Wales business
211.44
From the Victoria business
145.92
From tho Belgian business
414. 39
From tho Portuguese business
116. 18
From the Tasmania business
5. 32
From tho Hawaiian business
311.31
From the Queensland business
33. 13
From the Capo Colony business
24.46
From the Windward Islands business
359. 87
From the Japanese business
121.69
From tho Leeward Islands business
3k 20
Total
Loss from Swedish business
Loss from Norwegian business
Loss from Netherlands business

101,287.59
$402.76
115.96
25. 24
543.96

Total international revenue

100,743.63

GENERAL FINANCIAL RESULTS.

The total transactions in orders of all kinds and postal notes issued
during the last fiscal year numbered 10,155,134, of the value of
$138,207,010.01, and in orders and notes paid and repaid, 15,721,353,
amounting to $133,040,050.11, while the gross amount of all the fees
received by postmasters from the public was $1,214,814.20.
The total volume of business, therefore, increased by 1,721,981 remit
tances by money-order and postal note, or 11.91 per cent., and the
total amount by $5,550,098.54, or 4.18 per cent.
The total revenues from all sources, as reported by the Auditor, were
deposited quarterly, as shown below, with the assistant treasurer of
the United States at New York to the credit of the Treasurer of the

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEM

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES.

971

United States for the service of tbe Post-Office Department, as re

quired by section 4050 of tbe Revised Statutes :
Quarter ended

Amount
8152, 731. 21
209, 113. B7
179, 316. 05
178,174.32
719,335.45

Deposited
January 26, 1887.
May 12, 1887.
July 27. 1887.
November 5, 1887.
i

During the year, however, the following expenses, properly charge

able to the money-order business, were paid from appropriations :
Salaries to 49 employes in the Superintendent's office
$63,280.00
Salaries to the employes in the money-order division of the Auditor's office. 232,586. 56
Stationery furnished for use in the Superintendent's office
598. 02
Books, blanks, printing, and stationery furnished for use in the moneyorder division of the Auditor's office
10, 138. 55
One-half of salaries of employe's in the money-order building, nnderthe
supervision of the superintendent of the Post-Otlice Department build
ing
4, 940. 00
One-naif rent of the money-order building
4, 000. 00
Estimated cost of furniture and miscellaneous expenses of same
2, 000. 00
Rent of building known as Marini's Hall
4, 500. 00
Salaries of watchmen, laborers, and of incidental and miscellaneous ex
penses of same
8, 100. 00
To these sums must be added the total amount of the allowances to post
masters at first and second class post-offices for clerk-hire in the moneyorder business which, under the act of June 29, 1886, have been paid since
July 1, 1886, out of appropriations instead of from the proceeds of the
money-order business, the said amount as reported by the First Assistant
Postmaster-General being
410,730.00
Total
740,873.13
These legitimate expenses cause an apparent deficit on account of
money-order business of $21,537.68, which, however, should be reduced
by the sum of $13,446.43, excessive revenue from international moneyorder business for the year ended June 30, 1885, reported through mis
take of the Auditor's office, as stated in my last annual report. While
this amount for purposes of account must necessarily be deducted from
the international revenue of the fiscal year 1887, and has been so de
ducted by the Auditor, it does not properly form a part of the transac
tions of that year, and the actual deficit of the last fiscal year was,
therefore, but $8,091.25. So that even with a reduced fee of 5 cents
for money-orders not exceeding in amount $5, the money-order system
may be said to be substantially self-sustaining.
There can be little doubt that it will become entirely so during the
current fiscal year if the conditions prevalent during the year just past
do not materially change, because recently new contracts for printed
matter (money-order books and blanks) and for engraved matter (postalnotes and money-order drafts) have been executed, which cover a term
of four years, a,ud which as to prices are exceedingly advantageous to
the Department.
The subjoined tabular statement shows that upon the basis of the
estimated quantities to be required per year for the ensuing four years,
the saving in the cost of the principal items only of books and blanks
will amount to $21,925.55 per annum.

972

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Description of books or blanks.

Number of Contract
blanks or price per
volumes re-j 1000, or
quired per volnme,
annum. 1883-'87.

Form 8001
10, 000, 000
Form 6010
400,000
Form 0013
120, 000
Form 6014
100, 000
Form 6021
1, 200, 000
Form 6701
1, 100, 000
Orders issned, 3 quires :
2,000
Domestic
Combined
300
Advices received, 3 quires:
Domestic
MO
300
Combined
Cash-books, 3 quires
3,000
Certificates of deposit:
C50
General
1,000
For special offices
Domestio money-orders :
500 firms 1
f
11,538
4, 131
300 forms I Equivalent to 17,103 books of 500 forms I
5,376
200 forms f each.
1
4,689
100 forms J
I
International money-orders:
M>:>
500 forms
300 forms
75
200 forms
100
100 forms
Postal-notes :
500 forms
8,622
300 f.MlHS Equivalent to 14,100 books of 500 forms J
2,085
200 forms
6, 432
each.
100 forms
8,273
Money-order drafts :
250 forms
21
15 forms .
2, 049
Total saving.

Contract
prioe per
1.000, or
volume,
1887- 91.

0.55 0.421
7.90 4.50
7.31 4. 50
7.31 4.50
1.04 0.371
0. 72 0. 47ft
1. 33^ 0.73
0.65
LIN
0.67
1.33J
1.831 0.73
0.90 0.61J?|
1.25 0.63
1.60 0.75
0.98 0.73
0.47
0.33
0.21
1.17 1.11
0.88 0.90
0.66 0.63
0.50 0.39
1.58 1.10
0. 70
0.45
0.25
23. 821 3. 247
1.474 0.197

The contracts in question, awarded for the most part item by item to
the lowest bidders, were executed with the following printing estab
lishments, viz : Dunlap & Clarke, of Philadelphia, Pa. ; The Avil
Printing Company, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Weed, Parsons & Co., of Al
bany, N. Y.; Wynkoop, Hallenbeck & Co., of New York city, and Henry
Goodman, of La Porte, Ind., while a portion of the work was awarded
to the Public Printer, his estimate therefor being lower than any bid,
in pursuance of the provisions of the second section of the act of March
3, 1883; and the contract for postal notes was awarded to the Ameri
can Bauk-Note Company, of New York, N. Y., the lowest bidder, while
the mone\y-order drafts are to be engraved at the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing, the estimate of the chief thereof, under the same act, be
ing lower than any bid.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
O. F. Macdonald,
Superintendent of Money- Order System.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEM

STATISTICS

DUPLICATE ORDERS. 973

APPENDIX.

A.Tabular statement snowing operations of the domestic Money-order system during each
year since its establishment, November 1, 1864, up to June 30, 1887.

Fiscal year

June 30, 1865...

June 30, 1860...
June 30, 1867...
June 30, 1868...
June 30, 1869...
June 30, 1870...
June 80, 1871...
June 30, 1872...
June 30, 1873...
June 30, 1874 ..
June 30, 1875...
June 30, 1876...
June 30, 1877 ...
Jnno30, 1878 ...
June 30, 1879 ...
June 30, 1880 ...
Juno 30, 1881 ...
June 30, 1882 ...
June 30, 1883 ...
June 80, 1884 ...
June 30, 1885 ...
June 30, 1886 ...
Jane 30, 1887 ...

a s>
A mount
Amount Amount Amount Amount
Amount of
of
of
orders paid of ices
of
ue o ao orders issued. ofand
deficit. surplus.
repaid. received.
= <- p
41 fl
766
1,224
1,468
1.1185
2,076
2,452
2,775
3,009
3, 404
3,401
3,697
3,686
4, 143
4,612
4,829
5,163
A, 491
5,927
6,310
7,056
7,3:
7,853

$1, 360, 122. 52 V, 313, 577. 08 $11,536.40 |18, 584.37 $7,047. 97

3, 977, 259. 28 3. 903, 890. 22 35, 803. 06 28, 664.27
9. 229, 327. 72j 9, 071,240.73 70, 889. 57 44, 628. 96
16, 197, 85a 4' 1. 118, 637. 03 124, 503. 19 711. 345.04'
24,848, 058. 93i H 654, 123. 46 176, 247. 87 110, 694. 00
34, 054, 184.71 38, 927, 924. 79 235, 557. 05 145, 382. 42
42,164, 118.03 4 'J 027, 330. 31 295. 563. 38 I'll. 381. 60|
48, 515, 532.72 48, 419,644. 97 850, 499. 40 214. 521.63
67, 616, 216.69 67, 295, U12.27 854, 816. 66 288, 232. 00
74, 424, 854.71 71, 210, 156. 25 462, 238. 54 857, 040. 42
77,431, 251.68] 77. 361,690.75 494, 717, 27! 874, 575. 18
250.68
77, 035, 972. 78 77. 100, 338. 85 647,021.52
4(19. 66| 456,
521, 478 47|
72,820, 509. 70] 72, 908,475.25 624.
716,
638.98i
513,
279,
910.
80
086.61
81,442, 364.8 u,
88,254, 641.0: 8S, 006, 200. 20 799, 347. 09 575, 386. 32
516.50
917,091.58
659,
100, 352, 818.83| 108, 105, 982. 78
105, 075, 769. 35 1114, 924, 853. 61 067, 772. 93 715, 458. 29
113,400, na2i 118, 388, 301. (80, 054, 53a 62 774, 197. I
102,838.42 791, 133. 75
117,329, 406.31 117, 344, 281. 781, 950,
479. 39 702, 003.80
122, 121, 261. 98, 121, 971, 083. 80
117, 858, 921.271 117, 996, 205. 06 925,125.03 681, 150.06
113, 819, 521. 21 113, 885, 463. 04 922, 781. 97 689, 758. 38
117, 264, 026. 66 914, 076. 57 402, 458.59
117, 462,
II, 616, 692, 75L 78 1, 614, 544, 257. 59

138. 79
260. 61
158. 15
553.87
174.63
181.78
977.77
584. 00
19a 12
142. 09
770.84
931.19
952. 37
900.77
575.08
314.64
341.17
704. 67
875. 59
974. 97
023.59
617. 98

B. Statement of duplicate money-orders issued by the Department during the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1887.
Remarks,
I.In lieu of money-orders lost in transit
II.In lieu of money-orders, payment of which had
hecn prohibited in pursuance of section 4041
of the Revised Statutes of the United States .
III.In lieu of money-orders lost by the payees, re
mitters, or indorsees
IV.In lieu of money-orders mutilated or destroyed
while in the hands of the payees, remitters,
or indorsees
V. In lieu of money-orders invalidated bv reason of
having received more than one indorsement,
in violation of section 4037 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States
VI.In lion of money-orders invalidated by reason
of not having been presented for payment
within one year after tho date of their issuo. .
Total
Duplicate postal notes issued daring the same year . .

Being 743 more than during the pre*

ceding year.
Being 186 more than daring the pre
ceding year.
Being 95 more than during the pre
ceding year.
Being 40 more than during the pre
ceding year.
Being 18 more than during tho pre
ceding year.
Being 146 more than during the pre
ceding year.
Being 194 less than daring tho proceding year.

974

REPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAU

C.Statement of money-order funds lost in transmission through the mails, or otherwise,

during the fiscal year ended June 30, 18S7.
Number of

Summary.
Whole number of cases of lost remittances reported,
(a) Cases which occurred prior to Jane 30, 1 886. .
(o) Cases which occurred after June 30, 1886
I.Kecovered during the year
() Cases which occurred after June 30, 1886
II.Referred to Assistant Attorney-General for the Peat-Office De
partment
(a) Cases which occurred prior to Juno 30, 186
(i>) Cases which occurred after June 30, 1886
Total .

Total
$4,518.00

57
$1,196.00
3,322.00

206. 00
20C. 00
4, 312. 00
1, 196. 00
3,116.00
57

$4,518.00

I.RECOVERED DURING THE YEAR.

Office of mailing.

Date of mail
ing.

Collected from

(a) Cates which occurred after June 30.

1886.
Geneva, Ala
Marble Rock, Iowa
Monon, Ind
Pennville, Ind
Total, 4 cases .

Aug. 17, 1886 i

S"pt.2X, 1880
Nov. 5, 1880
Sopt 1,1886

Railway postal clerk

Friends of pany through whom lost
Railway postal olerk
Thief

Amount.

$79.00
3.00
46.00
78.00

1
II.REFERRED TO ASSISTANT ATTORNET-GENERAL FOR THE POST-OFFICE DEPART
MENT FOR HIS CONSIDERATION, UXDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF MARCH
17, 1882.
Office of mailing.

Date of mail- Amount

iug.

(a) Cases which occurred

prior to June 30, 1887.
llockport, Tex
May 8, 1886
Do
May 15, ]>=8
Do
May 25, 1880
Crawfordsvlllo, Iowa
Mav 25,1886
Brownsville, Tex
Julie 14, 1880
Weaverville, Cal
June 9,1880
6 cases
(i>) Cases which occurred
ajttr to June 30, 1887.
Indian Springs, Mo
July 14, 1B80
New Sharon, Iowa
July 16.1886
Harper's Ferry, W. Va . . July 22, 1886
Bedford. Iod
July 23, 1886
July 5,1880
Jonesville. S. C
July 2,1680
Cashiers, N.C
Julv 23. 188G
Sedgwick, Kans
Aug. 7,1>86
Shreveport, La
Milford, Mo
Aug. 17, 1880
Rerasen, Iowa
Sept. 13, 1680
Sept 9, 1880
Rodney, Mich
Nov. 20, 1880
Bendorsville, Pa
-, 1886
Derby, Kans
Grove City, III
Sept. 24, 188(i
Dec. 13, 1886
Grand View, Tex
Louisville, Miss
Oct. 4, 1886
Oct. 28. 11-86
Louisville, Miss.
Nov. 23, 1886
Rural Retreat, Va
Dec. 6, 1880
Seneca, Mo
Dec. 3, 1880
New Florence, Pa
i Part of $168. Part of $263.
1 Part of $985.
'Part of $40.
'Part of $387. " Part of $65.

Office of mailing.

Date of mail-j Amount.

ing.

(6) Cases which occurred

after June 30, 1887
Continued.
$104. 00
47.00 Anson, Tex
Jan. 22,1887
$10.00
201.00 Buena Vesta, Colo . . .
Dec. 20, 168(1
225. 00
30 00 Buena Vista, Ga
Apr. 18, 1887
4.00
571.00 Clifton. Tenn
Deo. 2l,18>6
183.00
Dec. 18, 1888
240. 00 Cato, N. Y
(<>
Dec. 10, 1886
Carlisle, N. Mox
57. 00
Jan. 22, 1887
1, 190. 00 Colorado, To*
67.00
Carthago. Tex
Apr. 7,1887
'1.00
Jan. 24.1887
Delphos, Kans
20. CO
Dm. 7, 1886
Fontanelle, Nebr. . . .
5.00
Jan. 8. 1887
Fontanellc, Nebr. ...
75. 00
1.00 Garrett, Ind
Mar. 8,1887
20.00
June 20, 1687
01.00 I Harvovville, Kans. ..
f>. 00
'411.00 Lead Hill, Ark
Jan. 31,1887
65. Ou
100. 00 ; Marshall, Tex
Apr. 17, 1887
260.
00
20. 00
40.00 Morrisville, Vt
May 10, 1887
2.-.O. 00 Osavatomie, Kans
Fob. 22, 1887
70.00
60. 00 Pulaski. Iowa
Apr. 7,1887
70.00
550. 00 Rollins Fork. Miss . .
Jan. 14, 1887 "18. 00
82. 00 Spangle, Wash
Nov. 30, 1880
46.00
Dec. 14,1886
=10. 00 Staunton, Nebr
20.00
Dec 29,1880
11.00 Silvci Lake, Kans...
95.00
Juno 4,1887
10.00 Strawn. Tex
44. 00
Dec. 30, 1880
11.00 Tower, Minn
20.00
Dec. 2, 1880
Water Valley, Miss.
44.00
4. 00
14. 0i) West Branch, Iowa .
Nov. 27, 1886
39. 00
Nov. 10, 1886
Perhaiu, Minn
85.
00
110.00
50. (10
47
59.00
$3,116.00
20.
00
Total, 53
50.00
$4,312.00
Part of $215.
Amount not stated. Remittance afterwards found.
Part of $100.
io Part of $54.

MONEY-ORDEB SYSTEMWRONG PAYMENTS.

975

D.Statement of money orders improperlypaid, on a forged signature or otherwise, during

the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Number of

Summary.
Whole number of orders Improperly paid
(a) Orders issued prior to June 30, 1880
(6) Orders issued after June 30, 1886, and prior to July 1, 1887. .
X, Recovered
(a) Ordors issued prior to Juno 30, 1886
(6) Orders issued after June 30, 1880, and prior toJuly 1, 1887...
TT. Paid to tlie proper payee
(a) Orders issued pi ior to Juno 30, 1886
(6) Orders issued after Juno 30, 1880, and prior to July 1, 1887...
Hi Charged to paying postmaster
(a) Orders issued prior to Juno 30, 18S0
(6) Orders issued after June 30, 1880, and prior to July 1, 1887. . .
IV. Charged to Department
(o) Orders issued prior to June 30, 1880
V. Charged to payee of order ....
>
(a) Orders Issued prior to June 30, 1886
(6) Orders issued afterJuno 30, 1880, and prior to July 1, 1887 ..
VI. Unsettled
(a) Orders issued prior to Jure 30, 1880
(6) Orders issued after June 30, 1880, and prior to'July 1, 1867...
Total .

Total
amount.
$3, 047. 06

134
11.943.30
1, 103. 76

634.'33
312.77
321. 56
318.69
137. 92
3."3.08
263.03
120. GO
109. 00
28.00
639. 10
353.25

'iso-'fli
64U. 11
120.06
"i7.'6o
092. 35
$3, 047, 06

134

I.RECOVERED,
(a) Ordert iitued prior to June 30, 1886.
2fumber of Name of issuing State. Date of issue Name of paying State. Date of pay
office.
office.
ment.
order.
12978
30539
6555
75293
2705
1790
776
2947
17317
18144
G. 65485
20306
G. 28639
45825
7790
20213
7740
Swe. 1771
Swe, 1772

87711
57800
48800
G. 25346
47517
49886
5247
6897
2348
13848
27542
70574
B- ftftl
3U644
5011

Duneansby
Cincinnati
Danvt-rs
Fort Worth
llavensville
Roanoke
Wilcox
Fountain
Liberty
Solomon City . . .
New York*
Booneville*
New York*
Batb*
Arapahoe* ...
Mouticcllo*
Morganfleld* .
New York*...
...do.*

South Bend
Oswego
Burlington
Sta. N., N. Y....
Colorado Springs
Michigan City ..
New York
...do
Kenesaw
Auburn
Brookville
Williamsport
Epsum
Saint Joseph
Mount Vernon . .
15 cases
Total 34cascs

Miss..
Ohio.
111...
Tex .
Kans
Tex .
Ariz .
Minn
Mo...
Kans
N. Y.
Miss .
N. Y.
Me...
Ncbr
Ark .
Ky ..
N. Y.
N.Y.

as

Tucson
Nashville
Minneapolis .
Galveston ...
Saint Louis. .
....do
....do
....do
Trinidad
Ahiltne
Chicago
Corinth
La Crosso ...
Portland
Pendleton ...
Saint Louis . .
... do
Chicago
do

Ariz ..
Tenn .
Kans .
Tex .
Mo ...
Mo ...
Mo ...
Mo ...
Colo..
Knns
111 ...
Miss..
Wis .
Me ...
Orog..
Mo ..
Mo ..
Ill ...
111...

May 14, 1885 $25. 00

Aug. 0,188* 12. 00
Nov. 18, 1884 20.00
6.00
July 2.1885
Aug. 28, If83
8.25
6.80
Sept. 12, 1885
Sept 15, 1885 42. 23
. 10
Sept. 4,1885
July 14,1885 14.90
Deo. 4,1885 20.00
Oct. 17,1884 14. 00
Nov. 17, ISffi 19.80
Jan. 1, 1886 10.00
5.19
June 1,1886
Dee. 15, 1885 14.00
8.00
Aug. 25, 1885
2.50
Sept 12, 1885
May 21, 1886 60.00
23.00
May 21, 1886
$312. 77

(6.) Ordert iitued after June 30, 1880.

Ind ... July 21, 1880 Chicago
N.Y.. July 1, 1880 Detroit
Vt.... Aug. 2,1880 New Haven...
N.Y. Oct 23,1880 Fredonia
Colo . Sept. 21, 1886 Las Vegas
Ind... Oct. 18,1888 La Crosse
N. Y.. Sept. 3,1886 Philadelphia..
N.Y. Sept 11,1886 do
Nehr Oct 15,1880 Holdrego
111... Sept 7.1880 WInfield
Ind.. Jan. 22,1887 Buffalo
Pa... Jan. 15,1887 Phillipsburgh
Eng . Nov. 10, 1880 Bloomingtou . .
Mo .. Feb. 17,1887 Knglowood . . .
Tex . Feb. 20,1887 Littlo Rock...

Ill ...
Mich .
Conn .
N. Y..
N.Mex
Wis ..
Pa....
Pa....
Nebr .
Kans
N. Y..
Pa....
Ill ....
Ill ....
Ark ..

July 22, 1880

July 19, 1880
Aug. 4,1880
Sept 26," 1886
Oct. 22, 1886
Oct 7, 1886
Oct. 7, 1886
Oct 20, 1886
Sept. 10, 1880
Jan. 27, 1887
Jan. 28, 1887
Doo. 2, 1880
Feb. 21, 1887
Mar. 2,1887

May 6,1885
May 4,1885
Nov. 11, 1884
June 13, 1885
Aug. 24, 1885
Sept. 8,1885
Aug. 17, 1885
Sept. 2,1885
July 9, 1885
Nov. 7,1885
Sept. 15, 1884
Nov. 7,1885
Doc. 5, 1885
May 29, 1885
Oct. 19,1885
Aug. 22, 1885
Sept. 12, 1885
May 18,1888
May 18, 1880

1 One-half amount of order.

$2.50
5.00
50.00
32.00
19.00
98.72
4.82
4.82
23.00
5.00
6.00
3.00
48.70
5.00
'5. 00
321.50
$634. 23

976

EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

II.PAID TO PBOPEB PAYEE
(a) Orders issued prior to June 30, 1886.
Name of issuing State. Date sf issue. Name of paving State. Date of pay
office.
office.
ment.
Burton
New York
...do
....do
...do
Kalamazoo
Pittsburgh
Texarkana*
Glendale *
Portland *
Glendale*
New York*
Victoria*
13 cases .

Tex...
N. Y..
N.Y..
N.Y..
N.Y ..
Mich..
Pa ....
Ark...
Mont .
Oregon
Mont .
N. Y..
B.C..

Feb. 7,1885
Deo. 28, 1885
Deo. 28, 1885
Deo. 28, 1885
Dec. 28, 1885
Oct. 12, 1885
Nor. 11, 1885
Jan. 15, 1836
June 10, 1884
Aug. 29,1881
Feb. 7, 1885
July 24, 1883
Apr. 2, 1886

Hubbard .
Belton
...do
...do
...do
Lyons
Cincinnati
Coltou
Butte City...
Han Francisco..
Ogden City...
Jersey City...
San Francisco

Tex..
Tex..
Tex..
Tex..
Tex..
N.Y.
Ohio .
Cal ..
Moot
Cal ..
Utah.
N.J..
Cal ..

Feb. 16, 1885

Jan. 25, 1886
Jau. 23,1886
Jan. 25,1886
Jan. 25,1886
Oct. 10,1885
Nov. 12, 1885
J an. 28,1888
June 10, 1884 |
Sept. 3,1881
Fek 10,1885
July 31,1883
Apr. 8,1886

Tex..
Dak..
Pa ...
Ark..
Mass.

Dec. 20, 1886

Aug. 19, 1886
Sept. 2, 1886
Dec 20,1886
Feb. 17, 1887

Ordert issued after June 30, 1886.

Itogersville
Hluo Earth City
Kidi'onuiustor. .
Erie
New Haven
5 cases .
Total 18 cases

Tenn .
Minn
Eng..
Kaus .
Conn.

Oct. 14, 1880

Aug. 16, 1880
Aug. 17, 1886
Dec. 9, 1886
Feb. 18, 1887

Waco
Iroquois
Philadelphia
Eureka Springs
Pittsfleld

III.CHARGED TO PAYING POSTMASTER,

(a) Ordert issued prior to June 30, 1886.
Emporia
Lampasas
Mineral Wells..
j Denver
Xew Market
Quincy
Minden
Hickory
Plymouth
Chicago
Medicine Lodge.
Plainflclil
White Lake
Hawkesbury
Darlington *
Flagstaff*
Luuiugton *
East Saginaw *..
Lexington *
Superior*
Columbia*
Marianna *
New York*
Baxter Springs*
24 cases . . .

Kans .
Tx...
Tex...
Colo ..
Iowa .
m....
WestrVIalia.
NC
Ill ... .
Kans .
Iowa .
Dak ..
Ont...
S.C...
Ariz ..
Mich .
Mich .
Ya...
Wis...
S.C...
Ark ..
N. Y..
Kaus .

Sept. 12, 1881

July 10, 1884
Aug. 11, 1884
Apr. 18, 1885
Dec. 11, 1884
July 31, 1884
Mar. 16, 1885
June 24, 1885
Deo. 12, 1884
May 25, 1885
Sept. 21, 18S4
Mar. 15. 1886
Apr. 18, 1886
Nov. 2, 1885
May 8, 1888
Dec. 17, 18S5
June 7, 1880
Dec. 28, 1885
May 14, 1880
June 17, 1886
Feb. 23, 1886
Mar. 14, 1885
Nov. 4,1885

FortWingate
Waco
Cisco
ColoradoSpring*
Kansas City
North St. Louis
Sta., St. Louis.
Now York
Chattanooga
Plymouth
Cincinnati
Wellington
Fall River
Milwaukee . ...
Eau Claire
Columbia
Saint Louis
Manistee
Newberry
Sing Sing
Newton
Plant City
Senatobia
Ishpeming

N.Mex
Tex...
Tex...
Colo ..
Mo ...
Mo ...
N.Y..
Tenn .
N.C ..
Ohio . .
Kans .
Mass .
Wis...
Wis...
S. C ..
Mo....
Mich..
Mich..
N. Y..
Kans .
Fla ...
Miss..
Mich..
Mo....

Sept 24,1883
July 12, 1884
Aug. 30, 1884
Apr. 21, 1885
Deo. 12, 1884
Aug. 2,1884
Mar. 18, 1885
June 26, 1885
Mar. 11, 1885
May 29, 1885
Doc 1,1884
Mar. 19, 1886
May 17, 1886
Nov. 20, 1885
May 10.1888
Deo. 23,1885
June 9, 1886
Fob. 16, 1880
May 17, 1880
June 12, 18SG
June 24, 1886
Feb. 26,1886
Mar. 20, 1885
Nov. 7,1885

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEMWRONG PAYMENTS.

977

m.CHAKGED TO PAYING POSTMASTERContinued.

(6) Order timed ajler June 30, 1886.
of
Amount
Number of Name of issuing State. Date of issue. Name of paying State. Date of pay
order.
office
office.
ment.
45581
90161
5147
75806
544
53877
10567

Saint JohnsviUe.
Brooklyn
Corbin
York
St. Chrysostom..
do
New York

26376
30644 Saint Joseph
4210 Harrison
41194

Tex ..
Conn .
N. Y..
N.Y..
Kans .
Pa ...
Iowa .
Can...
Can...
N. Y..
Miss..
Ill ....
Mo ...
Mich .
Nebr .

Jnly 8,1886
July 28,1886
Sept. 9, 1886
Ang. 2,1886
Jan. 4, 1887
Deo. 14, 1886
Feb. 18, 1887
July 6,1886
July 6,1886
Sept. 3,1886
July 9,1886
Nov. 11, 1886
Feb. 57,1887
Jan. 25, 1887
Jan. 19, 1887

Parsons
New York
Philadelphia....
Bidge Farm
Philadelphia....
Ann Arbor
Excanaba
....do
Madison
New Orleans
Oshkosh
Englewood
Grand Bapids ..
Fond du Lao

order.

Kans .
Mass .
N. Y..
Pa....
Ill ....
Pa ... .
Mich .
Mich .
Mich .
Ind...
La ...
Wis ..
Ill ....
Mich .
Wis ..

July 12, 1886 (18.90

Ang. 3,1886 20.00
Oot. 1, 1886
2.75
Ang. 6,1886 17.30
Jan. 10, 1887 42.58
Dec. 16, 1886
5.00
Feb. 21, 1887 10.00
July 10, 1886 60.00
July 15,1886 46.75
Sept. 13, 1886
9.00
Jiilv 10, 18*6
4.75
Nov, 19, 1886
6.00
Feb. 21, 1887 >5.00
Jan. 31,1887
S.O0
Jan. 25,1887 20.00
$263. 03
$646. 36

N. Y..
N. Y..
N. Y..
Mich .

Sept. 16, 1881 $47.70

Sept 16, 1881 47. 70
Sept. 16, 1881 15. 26
Dec. 16, 1885 10.00
$120.60

Total, 39 oases
1 One-half amount of order.
IY.-CHAKGED TO DEPAETMENT.
(a) Orden issued prior to June 30, 1887.
1.516 New York
do
L517
I. 518
do
13074 Coudersport * . . .
Total, 4caaes.

N. Y..
N. Y..
n. r..
Pa....

Aug. 31, 1881

Aug. 31, 1881
Aug. 31, 1881
Deo. 5,1885

New York
....do
....do
East Saginaw...

V.CHARGED TO PAYEE OF ORDEE.

(a) Ordert itmud prior to June 30, 1886.
3335 Livingston
G. 58135 New York*
do*
G. 58136

Tenn . Mar. 10, 1885 Bowling Green . Ky ... Mar. 20, 1885 $100.00
N. Y-. July 6,1884
III.... Apr. 5, 1885 40.00
do
N.Y.. July 5,1884
Ill .... Apr. 5,1885 29.00
$169. 00
(6) Ordert titueda/ter June 30, ISSe,

55249
6712 Medford

Mo ... Oct. 2,1886 New York

N.Y.. Oct 4, 1887
Wis .. Nov. 15, 1886 Devil's Lake . . . Dak .. Apr. 16, 1887

Totals cases
48p M o 87

62

$8.00
20.00
28.00
$197. 00

978

EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTEB-GENEBAL.

VLUNSETTLED,
(a) Orders issued prior to June 30, 1886.
Name of leaning State. Date of

| jDundalk
.'
Bodie
Port Arthur
; Chcstertown
Lawler
Morton
Central City
New York*
...do
...do
Cedar Falls*
Clinton*
Angna*
Omaha*
Silverton*
Ennia*
Now York*
Boaton*
Summit*
S. D. Station,
Chicago."
New fork*
Glasgow*
24

Out..
Cal ..
Ont..
Md ..
Iowa.
Ill ...
Dak .
N. Y.
N. Y.
N. Y.
Iowa.
K, ...
Iowa
Nebr
Colo .
Tex..
N. Y..
Mass
Miss.
111...
N. Y.
Scot .

Apr. 11, 1877

Deo. 21, 1883
Nov. 6,1883
JuneU, 1882
July 7,1884
Jan. 10,1885
Jan. 8, 1881
Oct. 2, 1885
Nov. 23, 1885
Nov. 23, 1885
June 1,1886
Oct. 31,1883
June 22, 1886
Sept 7,1885
Fob. 24, 1886
Feb. 8, 1883
Mar. 9,1885
Aug. 15,1867
Apr. 13, 1886
Apr. 1,1886
Aug. 28, 1885
June 2,1886

Name of paying State. Date of pay*

meut.

Louisville
Virginia City...
Port Huron
Buffalo
Jersey City
Chicago
Detroit
New York
....do
...do
Kimball
Frankfort
Poplar Bluff
Strump Malmo. .
Dnrango
Coleman ....
New York
New Brunswick
Starkville
Areata
N. D. Station,
Chicago.
Philadelphia....

Ky ..
Nev .
Mich
N. Y.
N.J.
Ill ...
Mich
N. Y.
NY.
N. Y.
Dak .
Ky ..
Mo ..
Swe .
Colo .
Tex..
N. Y.
N.J.
Miss.
Cal ..
m...
Pa...

Apr. 18, 1877

Dee. 22, 1883
Nov. 17, 1883
July 21, 1882
July 11,1884
Feb. 6,1885
Feb. 2,1881
Deo. 17, 1885
Deo. 10, 1885
Deo. 10, 1885
June 7, 1886
Nov. 2,1883
Aug. 2,1886

N. J .
Colo .
Colo .
Cal ..
NY.
Miss.
Mo ..
Cal..
Pa...
Mo ..

Aug. 26, 1886

July 30, 1886
Jan. 17,1887
Feb. 21, 1887
Deo. 20,1886
Nov. 5,1886
Jan. 21, 1887
Mar. 26, 1887
Oct. 21,1886
Aug. 4,1886

Feb. 13, 1883

Mar. 13, 1885
Aug. 17, 1867
Apr. 14, 1886
May 5, 1886
Apr. 24, 1886
July 26, 1886

<b) Orders issued after June 30, 1886.

Station C,'Wash
ington.
Boulder
Gardner
"Woodland
Key West
Greenvillo
,
Louisville
Loa Angelea . . .
Bristol
Wyandotte
10 casea .
Total, 34 cases.1

DC.
Colo . .
Kans .
Cal ...
Fla . . .
Miss..
Nebr .
Cal...
Pa...
Kans .

Ang. 25, 1886

July 23,1886
Deo. 28, 18811
Feb. 21, 1887
Nov. 15, 1886
Oct. 14, 1886
Jan. 20,1887
Mar. 21, 1887
Oct. 11, 1886
Aug. 2,1886

Atlantic City . ..
Denver
Durango
Sacramento
Monticello
Greenville
Kansas City
San Francisco . .
Philadelphia
Novada

* These 41 casea, amounting to $791.56, alleged to have occurred prior to Jane 30, 1886, were brought
to the attention of the Department after that date.

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEMCONVENTION WITH - NORWAY.

979

MONEY-ORDER CONVENTION.

NORWAY.
KONVENTION.

CONVENTION.

AimKEL I.

Article I.

Udvexling af Postanvisninger.

Exchange of Money-Orders.

Mellem Kongeriget Norge og de fo

Between the Kingdom of Norway and .
renede Stater i Amerika skal der foregaa the United StatesofAmerica there shall be
en regelmssig Udvexling af Postanvis a regular exchange of Money-Orders.
ninger.
Artikel II.
Article II.
Udvexlingskontorer.

Offices of Exchange.

1. Postanvisningsudvexlingen mellem
1. The Money Order Service between
de to Lande skal foregaa udelukkende the two coun tries shall be performed ex
gjennem Udvexlingskontorer.
clusively by means of offices of exchange.
2. Udvexlingskontoret paa Kongeriget
2. The office of exchange, on the part
Norges Side skal vre Kristiania Omkar- of the Kingdom of Norwayt shall be the
teriugskontor og paa Amerikas forenede exchange office of Kristiania, and, on the
part of the United States of America, Now
Staters Side New York, N. Y.
York, N. Y.
Artikel III.
Article III.
Maximumsbeljb for Postanvisninger.

Maximum amount of Orders.

1. Dethuleste Belb, for hvilket en Post

anvisning kan trkkes i Norge paa de
forenede Stater, skal vre et Hundrede
sex og otti (186) Kroner ;,0 re, og det
hieste Belb, for hvilket en Postanvis
ning kan trkkes i de forenede Stater paa
Norge, skal vre femti Dollars ($50).
2. Dette Maximum af 186 Kroner 50 Pre,
respektive 50 Dollars, kan dog ved Over
enskomst mellem de to Landes Poststy
relser forges til tre Hundrede tro og sytti
(373) Kroner, respektive et Hundrede Dol
lars ($100), forudsat at Amerikas forenede
Staters Postdepartement bliver ved Lov
bemyndiget til at indgaa paa en saadaa
Forhielse.

1. The maximum amount for which a

money-order may be drawn in Norway
upon the United States shall be one hun
dred eighty six (lci6) Kroner, 50 Ore, and
the maximum amount for which a moneyorder may be drawn in the United States
on Norway shall be fifty dollars ($50).
2. This maximum of 186 Kroner, 50 Ore,
respectively 50 dollars, may. however,
bo increased to three hundred seventy
three (373) Kroner, respectively, one hun
dred dollars ($100) by mutual agreement
between the Post-Offices of the two coun
tries, provided the Post-Office Department,
of the United States of America is author
ized, by law, to assent to such an increase.

Artikel IV.

Article IV.

Udbetaling i Guldmynt.

Payment in gold coin.

Udbetalingen skal i hvert Land foregaa

Payment, in either country shall be
i Guldmynt eller dennes tilsvarende Vrdi made in gold coin or its equivalent in the
i Landets gangbare Mynt.
currency of such country.

980

REPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Artikel V.

Article V.

Gebyr.
1. De respective Landes Poststyrelser
skulle hver for sig kunne til enhver Tid
bestemme Satserne for det Gebyr, der
skal betales for de Postanvisninger, som
vedkommende Land udsteder.
9. Dette Gebyr skal tilfalde Udstedeleslandet ; meu det norske Postvsen skal
betale til de forende Staters Postvsen
en halv Procent af Belbet af Postanvis
ninger, udstedte i Norge paa de forenede
Stater, og de forenede Staters Postvsen
skal betale et lignende Belb af Postanvis
ninger, udstedte i de forenede Stater paa
Norge.

Commission.

Artikel VI.
Myntreduktion.
1. Converteringen af de to Landes Mynt
skal ske overensstemmede med Middelkursen, som man er kommet overens om
at anstte til 3 Kroner 73 Ore foren GuldDollar.
2. De to Poststyrelser ere dog bemyndi
gede til efter flles Overenskomst at be
stemme en anden Konvortetingskurs, hvis
Vexelkursen mellem do to Lande skulde
gjro et 8aadant Skridt ndvendigt.
3. Der skal ikke tages Hensyn til min
dre Belb end en Cent eller lire ro.

Article VI.
Rate of Exchange.
1. The conversion of the money of the
two countries shall be in accordance with
the average rate of exchango, which, it
is agreed, shall be taken at three Kroner,
73 Ore to the gold dollar.
2. The two offices are, however, author
ized to fix by common agreement another
rate of conversion, should the course of
exchango between the two countries ren
der such a step necessary.
3. No account shall be taken of any
fraction of a cent or of 4 Ore.

Artikel VII.

Article VII.
Particulars to be observedfora Money Order.

1. The Post-Offlces of the respective

countries shall each have power to fix
from time to time the rates of commission
to bo charged on all money-orders they
may respectively issue.
2. The commission, so charged, to be
long to the country of issue ; but the Nor
wegian Post-Office shall pay to the PostOffice of the United States one-half of
one per cent, on the amount of moneyorders issued in Norway and advised to
the United States, and the Post-Office of
the United States shall make a like pay
ment on the amouut of money-orders
issued in the United States and advised
3. Denne Batali ug skal beregnes efter to 3.Norway.
Such payments to be calculated on
Totalsummerne i de Fortegnelser ( A), som the totalsof
lists (A) exchanged every
i Lbet af hvert Kvartal udvox les mellem quarter of a the
year by the two countries.
de to Lande.

Hegler at iagttage ved Postanvisninger.

1. Ingen Postanvisning skal udstedes,
med mindre Afsenderen opgiver dot fulde
Tilnavn og i det mindste Begyndelsesbog
stavet til Fornavn saavel paa Afsenderen
som paa Modtageren eller Navnet paa det
Firma eller Kompagni, som er Afsender
eller Modtager, tilligemed dem niagtige
Adresse paa den Persou eller det Firma,
til hvem Belbet skal betales, og Afscuderens Adresse.
2. Bestemmolses-Postanstalten skal an
gives med den strst mulige Niagtighed,
og for Postanvisninger til de forenede
Stater skal specielt angives den Stat og,
om muligt, dot County, hvori Bestemmel
ses-Postanstalten er beliggende.
Artikel VIII.

1. No money-order shall be issued, un

less the remitter furnish, in full, the sur
name, and at least the initial ofone chris
tian name both of the remitter and of the
payee; or, the name of the firm or com
pany who are the remitters or the payees;
together with the exact address of the
person or firm to whom the money is to be
paid ; and the address of the remitter.
3. The Post-Office of the addressee shall
bo given with the greatest possible accu
racy and, for mouey-orders to the United
States, the State and if possible the
county, within which the Post-Office of
the addressee is situated, shall be spe
cially indicated.
Article VIII.

DupUka t-Anvisn inger.

Duplicate orders.

1. I Tilflde af, at en Postanvisning

1. In the event of a money-order mis
feilseudes eller gaar tabt, skal et Dupli carrying or being lost, a duplicate shall
kat udstedes af Udveslingskontoret i Ud- be granted by the chief office of the

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEMCONVENTION WITH NORWAY.

981

betal ingslandet paa skriftlig Anmodning country bf payment, on written applica

af Adressaten.
tion being made by the payee.
2. Ved Modtagelsen af en saadan An
2. On the receipt of a similar applica
modning fra Adressaten skal der gives tion from the payee, instructions shall be
Ordre tilat standse Udbetalingen af selve given to stop payment of a money-order.
Postanvisningen.
Artikel IX.
Article IX.
Rettelser af Adressaterne) Navne.
Alterations in names ofpayees.
Berigtigelser af Feil i Adressaternes
Corrections of errors in the names of
Navne skal foretages af Udgangslaudets payees shall be effected by the chief office
Udvexlingskontor paa Afsenderens For of the country of issue at the request of
langende.
the remitter.
Artikel X.
Article X.
Anvisningers Tilbagebetaling.
Repayment of orders.
1. Tilbagebetaling afen Anvisning skal
1. Repayment of an order shalLnot, iu
ikke i noget Tilflde linde Sted, forinden any case, be made, until it has been ascer
Udvcxlingskontoret i det Land, hvor An tained from the chief office of the country
visningen skulde udbetales, bar bekrf where such order is payable that the order
tet, at Anvisningen ikke er bleven udbc- has not been paid.
talet.
2. Ved Udgangen af hvert Kvartal skal
2. At the end of every quarter, each
hver Poststyrelse i en Fortegnelse over postal administration shall show, in a list
ensstemmende med hosfiedo Formular B similar to Form B, annexed, the particu
meddele Opgaver over alle Anvisninger, lars of all orders which it has been au
som den er bleven bemyndiget til at til- thorized to repay to the original remitters ;
bagebotaletil Afsenderne, og Totalbelbet and the total amount of such list, which
af saadan Fortegnelse, hvilken i dette for this purpose shall be transmitted to
$Memed skal blive oversendt til Poststy the accounting department of the Post
relsens Regnskabskontor i Kristiania, skal Office at Kristiania, shall be entered to
optages til vedkommende Styrelses Kredit the credit of such administration iu the
i den Afregning, der omhandles i Artikel account mentioned in Article XVII.
XVII.
i
ARTIKEL XI.
Article XI.
Lbesrgcde Postanvisninger.

Unpaid money-orders.

1. Postanvisninger, som ikke ere blevne

udbetalte inden tolv Kalendermaaneder
efter Udstcdelsesmaaneden, blive ugyl
dige. De Belb, der ere modtagne for
saadanne Postanvisninger, skulle god
skrives Udgangslandet og forblive til Dis
position for dette.
2. Den norske Poststyrelso skal derfor
optage i Kvartalsafregningen (Artikel
XVII) til de forenede Stater Kredit alle
i de fra de forenede Stater modtagno
Fortegnelser optagne Postanvisninger,
som forblive ubesrgede ved Udlbet af
nvnte Tidsfrist.
3. Paa den anden Side skal de forenede
Staters Postdepartement ved Udlbet af
hvert Kvartal oversende den norske Post
styrelse til Indtagelse i Kvartalsafregnin
gen en specificeret Opgave over alle de i
Fortegnelserne fra det norske Postvsen
optagne Anvisninger, som i Henhold til
denne Artikel blive ugyldige.

1. Money-orders, which shall not have

been paid within twelve calendar months
from the month of issue, shall become
void. The sums received from such
money-orders shall accrue to and be at
the disposal of the country of origin.
2. The Norwegian Office shall, there
fore, enter in the quarterly account (Ar
ticle XVII) to the credit* of the United
States, all money-orders entered in the
lists received from the United States
which remain unpaid at the end of the
period specified.
3. On the other side, the Post-Office De
partment of the United States shall, at
the close of each quarter, transmit to the
Norwegian office, for entry in the quar
terly account, a detailed statement of all
orders iuclnded in the lists despatched
from the Norwegian office, which under
this Article become void.

Artikel XII.

Article XII.

PostanvisningsforlegneUe.

Lists of money-orders.

1. De to Udvexlingskontorer skulle
meddele hinanden med hver afgaaende

1. The two Offices of Exchange shall

communicate to each other by every start

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Post do Summer, der, ere modtagne i hvert

af de to Lande for Udbetaling i det an
det. De skulle i dette iemod benytte
hosfiede Formular A.
2. Postanvisninger, der ere udstedte i
Norge mod Slutningen af Juni og i de fo
renede Stater mod Slutningen af Decem
ber, og som ikke fremkomme til de re
spektive Udvexlingskontor frend de
frste Dage af den flgende Maaned,
skulle optages i og meddeles Udvexliugs
kintoreto det Land, til hvilket de sendes,
ved srskilte Tillgsfortegnelser, date
rode den sidste in den Maaned, i hvilken
Belbene ere modtagne.
3. Et Intet-Fortegnelse skal sendes naar
der ikke findes Indbetalinger at meddele.

ing Mail the sums received in each of the

two countries for payment in the other.
They shall nse, for this purpose, the form
of List A , annexed.
2. Money-orders issued in Norway to
wards the end ofJune, and in the United
States towards the end of December, and
not reaching the respective offices of ex
change until the first days of the follow
ing month, shall be entered and commu
nicated to the office of exchange of the
country to which thoy are sent, on separ
ate lists, supplementary to the ordinary
lists, dated tho last of the month in which
the sums were received.
3. A blank list shall be transmitted
whon there are no receipts to be advised.

Artikel XIII.

Article XIII.

Internationale Xumere.

International numbers.

Every money-order or receipt of money

Enhver Postanvisning og ethvert Belb,
indfrt i Fortegnelserne, skal breet Nu- entered upon tho lists shall bear a num
mer, der kalde "internationalt Numer" ber, to bo called the " International num
og som for hver Maaned begynder med ber", commencing each month with No. 1.
No. 1.
Artikel XIV.
Article XIV.
Erkjendelse for Fortegnelser.
Duplicater af Fortegnelser.
1. Modtagelsen af enhver Fortegnelse
skal gjensidig erkjendes paa den frst
paaflgende Fortegnelse, der sendes i
modsat Rotniug, og Fortegnelse, som ikko
maatte vre modtagen, skal uopholdelig
eftersprges af det Udvexlingskontor, til
hvilket don skulde have vret sendt.
2. Det afsendende Udvexlinsiskontor
skal i saadant Tilflde uden Ophold over
sende dot modtageudo Udvexlingskontor
en Duplikatfortegnelse, der behrig er
betegnet som saadan.

Acknowledgment of lists..
Duplicates of lists.
1. The receipt of each list shall he ac
knowledged, on either side, by means of
tbo first subsequent list forwarded in the
opposite direct ion, and the list which shall
fail to be received shall be immediately
applied for by the office of exchange to
which itshouid have been sent.
2. The despatching offico of exchange
shall, in such case, transmit without de
lay, to tho receiving office of exchange, a
duplicate list, duly certified as such.

Artikel XV.
Article X.
Fortegnelsernes Granskning.
Verification of lists.
1. Fortegnelserne skulle omhyggelig
1. The lists shall be carefully verified
granskes af det modtagende Udvexlings by the office of exchange to which they
kontor og berigtiges, hvis do indeholde aro sent; aud, when they contain simple
aabenbaro Feil.
errors, shall bo corrected.
2. Berigtigelsen skal meddeles det af
2. The correction shall be communi
sendende Udvexlingskontor ved Erkjon- cated to the despatching office of ex
delson af modtagelsen af den Fortegnelse, change in the acknowledgment of the re
hvori Rettelserne ere blevne foretagne.
ceipt of the list on which the corrections
were made.
3. Hvis Fortegnelsen skulde vise andre
3. When the list shall disclose other ir
Uregelmssigheder, skal det modtagonde regularities, the receiving office shall re
Kontor begjre en Forklaring af det af quire an explanation from the despatching
sendende Udvexlingskontor, som skal office of exchange, which shall give such
afgive saadan Forklaring saa hurtig som explanation with as little delay as possi
muligt.
ble.
4. I Mellomtiden udsttes der med
4. In tho meantime, tho issue of inter
Udfrdigelsen af do indenrigsko Postan nal money orders, relating to the entries
visninger, hvilke Opgaverne i den feilag- on the list found to be irregular, shall bo
suspended.
tige Fortegnelse vedkomme.

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Artikel XVI.

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Article XVI.

Udfrdigelse af indenrigske Postanvisnin

Internal money-orders to be prepared.
ger.
,Ab soon as the lists shall have reached
Saasuart Fortegnelserne ankomme til
det modtagende Udvoxlingskontor, skal the recejvjng office of exchange, that
dette Kontor udfrdige indenrigske An office shall prepare internal money-orders
visninger til de i Fortegnelserne opgivne in favor of the payees and for the amounts
Adressater for de opgivne Belb og skal specified in the lists, and shall forward
afsende dem til Adressaterne eller til det them to the payees, or, to the paying of
udbetalende Kontor i Overensstemmelse fice in conformity with the arrangements
med de Bestemmelser, der i hvert Land existing in each country for regulating
gjlde for Udbetalingen af Postanvis the payment of money-orders.
ninger.
Article XVII.
Artikel XVII.
Afregninger.
1. Den norske Poststyrelse skal ved
Udljfljet af hvert Kvartal ndarbeide en
Afregning, udvisende:
1. Totalsummerne af de Forteg
nelser, som i Kvartalet ero blevne
udvoxlede mellem de to Poststyrelser
(Artikel XII), med Tillg af det i
Artikel V omhandlede Gebyr ;
2. Totalsummerne af Fortegnel
serne over de Postanvisninger, som
det afsendende Postvsen er bleven
bemyndiget til at tilbagebetale til
Afsenderen (Artikel X):
3. Totalbelbet af de Postanvis
ninger, som ikke ere blevne udbetalte
i de to Lande (Artikel XI) ;
4. Den Balance, som i Overensstem
melse med Afregningen skal betales
i.%f det ene Postvsen.
"2. Denne Afregning, som skal affattes
overensstemmende med hosfiede Formu
lar C, skal i to Exemplarer af det norske
Postvsen oversendes de forenede Staters
Postdepartement, som skal tilbagesende
et Exemplar af Afregningen, behrigen
vedtaget.

Accounts.
1. The Norwegian office shall at the
close of every quarter prepare an account
showing :
1. The totals of the lists of the
quarter which have been exchanged
between the two Post-Offices (Article
XII.), with addition of the commis
sion mentioned in Article V. ;
2. The totals of the lists of moneyorders which the despatching office
has been authorized to repay to the
remitter (Article X.) ;

Artikel XVILI.

Article XVIIL

Betaling af Balancen.
1. 3aar det norske Postvsen har at
betale til de forenede Staters Postvsen
Balanotn af Afregningen, skal det betale
denne Balance paa samme Tid, som det
sender Afregningen, hvilket skal ske,
saasnart som muligt og senest inden
Udgangen af det Kvartal der flger efter
det, som Afregningen vedkommer.
2. Lignende Fremgangsmaado skal fl
ges af de forenede Staters Postdepartement, naar det tilbagesender Duplikatet
af den vedtagne Afregning. Denne Til
bagesondeIse skal ske, saasnart som
muligt, og senest inden 30 Dage efter
Afregningens Modtagelse.
3. Betalingen af Balancen skal ske i
Kristiania, naar den er i Norges Kredit,og
i Washington, naar den er i de forenede
Staters Kredit, samt altid i det Lands
-Mynt, til hvilket Betaling sker, uden

Payment of balance.
1. When the Norwegian office has to
pay to the office of the United States the
balance of the account, it shall pay such
balance at t he same time that it sends the
account, which shall be as soon as possi
ble, and at the latest within tho close of
the quarter, immediately following that
which the Account concerns.
2. A similar course shall be followed by
the Post-Office Department of the United
States when it returns the duplicate of
the account accepted. This return shall
be made as soon as possible and at the
latest within thirty days after the recep
tion of tho accounts.
3. The payment of the balance shall be
made at Kristiania when it is to thecredit
of Norway, and at Washington, when it
is to the credit of the United States; and
always in the money of the country to

3.. The totals of the money-orders

which in the two countries have not
been paid (Article XI) ;
4. The balance which in conformity
with the account has to be paid by
either office.
2. Such account, which shall he in con
formity with Form C, annexed, shall be
transmitted, in duplicate, by the Nor
wegian office to the Post-Office Depart
ment of the United States, which shall
return one copy of the aecount duly ac
cepted.

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noget Afdrag for dette sidstnvnte Land ;

og alle Udgifter i denne Anledning skalle
bres af det skyldige Postvsen.
4. Skulde i noget Tilflde det ene
Postvsen erholde tilgode af det andet
for udbetalte Postanvisninger et Belb
af mere end 20000 Kroner, skal det til
godehavende Postvsen vre berettiget
til at forlange en Forskudsbetaling eller
forelbig SaTdering af indtil tro Fjerde
dele af Fordringen. I saadant Tiiflde
skal Betaling uophold finde Sted.
5. I Tilflde af, at Balancen af en
Afregning ikke bliver betalt inden den
ovenfor under 1 og 2 nvnte Frist, skal
Belbet af denne Balance blive renteb
rende fra den fastsatte Termin indtil den
Dag, da det skyldige Belb sendes.
Denne Rente skal beregnes efter fem (5)
Procent pro anno og skal optages i nst
flgende Afregninger til Debet for den
Poststyrelse, som ikke har betalt i .beti
melig Tid.

which payment is ninde without any de

duction for the last-mentioned country ;
and all expenses in the matter shall be at
the charge of the debtor Post-OfBce.
4. Should on any occasion one of the
Post-Offices be creditor of the other for
paid money-orders amounting to a total
exceeding 20,000 Kronor, the creditor
office shall have the right to require a
prepayment or provisional liquidation
which may amount to three-fourths of
the sum of the debt. In such case the
payment shall follow immediately.
5. In the event of the balance of an
account not being paid within the time
specified in 1 and 2 above, the amount of
such balance shall be chargeable with in
terest from the date of the stipulated
period until the day of the transmission
of the amount due. Snch interest shall
be computed at the rate of five (5) per
cent, per annum, and is to be entered in
the accounts next following as a debit
against the dilatory administration.

Artikel XIX.
Tillgsbestemmelser.
4. Hvert Lands Poststyrelse skal vre
bemyndiget til at faststte Tillgsbe
stemmelser (der dog ikke maa stride mod
foranstaaende) til strre Sikkerhed mod
Bedragerier eller til Lettelse af Systemet
i dets Almindelighed.
2. Alle saadanne Tillgsbestemmelser
maa dog meddeles det andet Lands Post
styrelse.
Artikel XX.

Article XIX.
Additional rules.
1. The postal Administration in each
country shall be authorized to adopt any
additional rules (if not repugnant to the
foregoing) for the greater security against
fraud, or, for the better working of the
system generally.
2. All such additional rules, however,
must be communicated to the Post Office
of the other country.
Article XX.

Rettighed til at for+ge Gebyret eller til at

indstille Udstedelsen afAnvisninger.
Skulde detnogen Gang vise sig, at Post
anvisninger benyttes af Handelsmaend
eller andre Personer i Norge eller i de
forenede Stater til Oversendels af strre
Pengebelb, skal den norske Poststyrelse
eller de forenede Staters Postdeparte
ment efter Omstndighederne have
Ret til at forge Gebyret og skal endog
vre berettiget til for en Tid helt at
indstille Udfrdigelsen af Postanvis
ninger.
Artikel XXI.
Konventionens Ikrafttrden og Va
righed. Denne Konvention skal trde i
Kraft den l't"> April 1887 og skal phore
at gjlde efter 6 Kalendermaaneders
Opsigelse fra en af Parterne.
Givet in dnplo og undertegnet i Chris
tiania den 5t0 Februar 1887 og i Washing
ton den '30* November 1886.

Power to increase commission, or to suspend

issue of orders.
Should it appear, at any time, that
money-orders are used by mercantile men
or other persons in Norway, or, in the
United States, for the transmission of
large sums of money, the Norwegian
office, or, the Post-Offlco Department of
the United States, as the case may be,
shall consider the propriety of increasing
the commission ; and shall have power
even for a time wholly to suspend the
issue of money-order.
Article XXI.
This Convention shall come into opera
tion on the 1st of April, 1887, and shall be
terminable on a notice, by either party,
of six calendar months.

(Signed)
Sofus Arctander.
(Signed)
Harald Asche.
[Seal of the Post Department of Norway.]

Done in duplicate and signed at Wash

ington this 30th day of November, 1886,
and at Christiania this 5th day of Feb
ruary 1887.
(Signed)
Wm. F. Vilas,
Postmaster General of the
United States.
[Seal of the Post Office Department of the
United States of America.]

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985

A.
Post
Fortegnelse No.
kontorets
Daglig Fortegnelse over Postanvisninger, udfrdigede i Xorge og betalbare i Stempel.
Amerikas Forenede Stater.
a> .
II

n
S
ma *3

ao
tS
g CStJ

Modtagerens fuldstndigc AdreH8e.

f|
J3

Port.
anstalt. Stat.

Bolb, Beli'b. atndi de

oppebaa- betales
retiNorge, Forenede
Stater.
Er. re. DoU. \ Cti.

Khistiaxu, Omkarteringitontor den - 18TlL POSTKOXTORET I

New York, X. T.
Jeg har modtaget Deres Fortegnelse af den
over Postanvisninger, udstedte i de Forenede
Stater, No.
til
, og betalbare til Personor boende i Norge.
Den stedfundne Undersgelse har vist Rigtigbeden af Totalsummerne, nemlig Kr.
, e
,
eller $
.
Paa min Side oversenderjeg Dem en specificeret Fortegneiso over de Belb, modtagne for Anvisninger,
betalbare i de Forenede Stater, over hvilke Opgaver ere indkomne hertil siden Afsendelsen af mlu
sidste Fortegnelse No. -

REPORT OF THE FOSTMAS'rEfi-GENERAL.

986

A.
No. of list Daily list of money-orders issued in the United States and payable in Xoncay.
IiiDate teniaof tional
order. num
ber.

Full ad
Orig
Name
dress of
Amount
Full
inal OlBceof and ad- name
payee.
received in
num itMue. dross of payee.of
United
remitter.
ber.
States.
Post-oflk-e.
Dolls. Cts.

Amount to
Im> paid in
Norway.
Kr.

ere.

Totals ....
New York, N. t..
is-.
To the Exctaxqb Post-Office,
Kbistiaxia.
I have received your list of the
relative to orders drawn in Norway, Nos.
to
and
payable to persons residing in the United States.
The examination which has taken place has proved, the correctness of the totals, viz., Kr.
Ore.
, or $
.
In return I transmit to yon, on the other side, a detailed account of the amounts received for Orders
payable in Norway, the particulars of which have reached this office Bince the dispatch of my UK
list No.
.
1 have the honor to be, Bir, yonr obedient servant,

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEM

CONVENTION WITH NORWAY.

987

B.
Fortegnelse over Postanvisninger fra Norge til Amerikas Forenede Stater, hvilke Vndgangslandet har erholdt Bemyndigelse til at tilbagebetale til Afsenderne.
Interna Original
Datum. tionalt Nummer.
Nummer.

Indbetalingspostanstalt.

Belb i Ameri
kansk Mynt.
Dollt.

OU.

Bcleb i norsk
Mynt.
Er.

re.

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REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

B
Quarter 18.

List of money-orders issued in the United Slates upon Norway, for which authority ft as been
given to the country of issue to effect repayment to the remitters.

Date.

Interna- 1 Original
tional
number. number.

Office of issue.

in cur
Amount in cur Amonnt
rency of the
rency of Norway. United
State*.
Kr.

0re.

Dotti.

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEMCONVENTION WITH NORWAY.

989

Kvartal 18
Afregning over Udvexlingen af Postanvisninger mellem Norge og Amerikas Forenede Stater.
Fordringer for Norge.

Fordringer for de Forenede

Stater.

Belb.
Kr.

re.

Kr.

Postanvisninger fra de Foren

ede Stater til Norgo, ifoige
i'ofttanvisningsibr te g n e 1Gebvr * % af ovenstaaende
Bl b
Anvisninger, tilbagebetalte
til Afsendere i Nor<;o, ifoige
Ubetalte PostanviHninger fra
Norge tilde Forenede Stater.if lgeskeede Meddelelser

PostanvisningerfraNorge til
de Forenede Stater, ifoige
Postanvisningsforte g n e 1serne (A) ... ..
Gebyr $ % af orenstaaende
Anvisninger, tilbagebetalte
til Afsendere 1 de Fore
nede Stater, iflge FortegUbetftlte Postanvisninger
fra de Forenede Stater til
Norge, ifolge skeede Med-

Saldo tilkommende de Fore-

Snmma Kredit for de ForeDoU.

Omaattil amorikansk Mynt..

Krihtlaxia den

18

Cents.

Belob.

Saldo tilkommende Norge

re.

EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

990

C.
Quarter 18
Statement of the result of the exchange of money-orders between the Kingdom of Norway and
the United States of America.
To credit of Norway.

Amount.
Kt.

Orders issued in Norway and pay

able in the United States, as per
lists of money-orders (A).
Commission, at one-half of 1 per
cent, on above.
Repaid orders to remitters in the
United States, as per lists (B).
Unpaid money-orders from United
States to Norway, as per inform
ation.
Total credit to United States.

Balance due to United States.

Dolls. Cts.

Kristiaota,

, 18

Amount.
Kr.

0n.

Orders issued in the United States

and payable in Norway, as per
list of money-orders (A).
Commission, at one-half of 1 per
cent, on above.
Repaid orders to remitters in Nor
way, as per lists (Bi.
Unpaid monev-orders from Norway
to United States, as per informa
tion.

Converted in money of United

States.

To credit of United States.

0re.

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEM

CONVENTION WITH NETHERLANDS.

991

NETHERLANDS.
Convention for an exchange of money-orders bettceen the United States of America and thm
Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Article 1.Exchange of money-orders.
Between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United States of America there
shall be a regular exchange of money-orders.
Article 2.Offices of Exchange.
1. The Money-Order Service between the two countries shall be performed exclu
sively by means of offices of exchange.
2. The Office of exchange, on the part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, shall be
the general postal money-order office at the Hague, and on the part of the United
States of America, New York, N. Y.
Article 3.Maximum amount of Orders.
1. The maximum amount for which a money-order may be drawn in the Nether
lands upon the United States shall be one hundred and twenty-five florins ; and the
maximum amount for which a money-order may be drawn in the United States, on
the Netherlands, shall be fifty dollars (50.)
2. This'maximum of one hundred and twenty-five florins and fifty dollars, respect
ively, may, however, be increased to two hundred and fifty florins and one hundred
dollars, respectively, by mutual agreement between tho Post Offices of the two coun
tries, provided the Post Office Department of the United States is authorized, by law,
to assent to such an increase.
Article 4.Payment in gold coin.
Payment, in either country, shall be made in gold coin or its equivalent in the cur
rency of such country.
Article 5.Commission.
i
1. The Post Offices of the respective countries shall each have power to fix from
time to time the rates of commission to be charged on all money-orders they may re
spectively issne. Such commission shall not, however, exceed one and one-half per
cent, upon tho amounts constituting the divisions in the schedule of commission.
2. The commission, so charged, to belong to tho country of issne; but the Post
Offloeof the Netherlands shall pay to the Post Office of the United States one-halfof one
per cent, on the amount of money-orders issued in the Netherlands and advised to the
United States, and the Post Office of the United States shall make a like payment on
the amount of money-orders issued in the United States and advised to the Netherlands.
3. Such payments to be calculated on the totals of the lists (A) exchanged every
quarter of a year by the two countries.
Article 6.Sate of Conversion.
1. The rate of conversion of the money of the country of origin into that of the
country of payment shall be fixed by the Administration of the country of origin.
2. No account shall be taken of any fraction of one cent in the currency of tho
United States or of the Netherlands.
Article 7.Particulars to he observed for a money-order.
1. No money-order shall be issued unless the remitter furnish in full, the surname,
and at least the initial of one Christian name both of the remitter and of the payee ;
or the name of the firm or company who are the remitters or the payees, together
with the exact address of the person or firm to whom tho money is to be paid, and
the address of the remitter.
2. The Post Office of the addressee shall be given with the greatest possible ac
curacy and, for money-orders to tho Netherlands the Province, and, for money-orders
to the United States, the State, and if possible the connty, within which the postoffice of the addressee is situated, shall be specially indicated.

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BEPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Article 8.Duplicate Orders.

1. In the event of a moneyorder miscarrying or being lost, a duplicate shall be

granted by the Chief Office of the country of payment, on written application being
made by the payee.
2. On the receipt of a similar application from the payee, instructions shall be
given to stop payment of a money-order.
Article 9.Alterations in names ofpayees.
Corrections of errors in the names of payees shall be effected by the Chief Office of
the country of issue at the request of the remitter.
Article 10.Repayment of Orders.
1. Repayment of an order shall not, in any case, be made, until it has been ascer
tained from the Chief Office of the country where such order is payable that the
order has not been paid.
2. At the end of every quarter, each Postal Administration shall show, in a list
similar to Form B, annexed, the particulars of all orders which it has been author
ized to repay to the original remitters ; and the total amount of such list, which for
this purpose shall be transmitted to the accounting department of the General Post
Office at the Hague, shall be entered to the credit of such administration in the ac
count mentioned in Article 16.
Article 11. Unpaid money-orders.
1. Money-orders which shall not have been paid within twelve calendar months
from the month of issue shall become void. The sums received from such moneyorders shall aceruo to and be at the disposal of the country of origin.
2. The Post Office of t he Netherlands shall, therefore, enter in the quarterly account
(Article 1C) to the credit of the United States, all money-orders entered in the lists
received from the United States which remain unpaid at the end of the period speci
fied.
3. On the other side, the Post Office Department of the United States shall, at the
close of each quarter, transmit to the Post Office of the Netherlands, for entry in the
quarterly account, a detailed statement of all orders included in the lists dispatched
from the Office of the Netherlands which under this article become void.
Article 12.Lists of money-orders.
1. The two offices of Exchange shall communicate to each other by every outgoing
mail the sums received in each of the two countries for payment in the other. They
shall use, for tlio purpose, the form of List, A, annexed.
2. The lists dispatched from each office of Exchange shall be numbered consecu
tively, commencing with No. 1 at the beginning of the month of July in each year;
and the entries in these lists shall also have consecutive numbers.
3. Of each list dispatched a duplicate shall be sent, which duplicate, after being
verified by the receiving office of exchange shall be returned to the dispatching office
of exchange.
4. Money-orders issued in the Netherlands towards the end of June, and in the
United States towards the end of December, and not reaching the respective offices
of exchange until the first days of the following mouth, shall be entered and com
municated to the office of exchange of the country to which they are sent, on separate
lists, supplementary to the ordinary lists, dated the last of the month in which the
sums were received.
5. A blank list, with the words, " No money-orders", written across its face, shall
be transmitted when there are no receipts to be advised.
Article 13.Acknowledgment of Lists.
1. The receipt of each list shall be acknowledged, on either side, by moans of the
first subsequent list forwarded in the opposite direction, and the list which shall fail
to be received shall be immediately applied for by the office of exchange to which it
should have been sent.
2. The dispatching office of exchange shall, in such case, transmit, without delay,
to tho receiving office of exchange, a duplicate list, duly certified as such.

MONEY-ORDER SYSTEMCONVENTION WITH NETHERLANDS.

993

Article 14. Verification of Lists.

1. The lists shall be carefully verified by the office of exchange to which they are
sent ; and, when they contain simple errors, shall be corrected.
2. The correction shall be communicated to the dispatching office of exchange in
the acknowledgment of the receipt of the list on which the corrections were made.
3. When the list shall disclose other irregularities, the receiving office shall require
an explanation from the dispatching office of exchange, which shall give such ex
planation with as little delay as possible.
4. In the meantime, the issue of internal money-orders relating to the entries on
the list found to be irregular shall be suspended.
Article 15.Internal money-orders to be prepared.
As soon as the lists shall have reached the receiving office of exchange, that office
shall prepare internal money-orders in favor of the payees and for the amounts speci
fied in the lists, and shall forward them to the payees, or to the respective paying
offices, in conformity with the arrangements existing in each country for regulating
the payment of money-orders.
Article 16.Accounts.
1. The Post Office of the Netherlands shall at the close of every quarter prepare an
account showing :
1. The totals of the lists of the quarter which have been exchanged between
the two Post Offices, (Article 12;) with addition of the commission mentioned in
Article 5 ;
2. The totals of the lists of money-orders which the dispatching office has been
authorized to repay to the remitter, (Article 10;)
3. The totals of the money-orders which in the two countries have not been
paid, (Article 11 ;)
4. The balance which in conformity with the account has to be paid by either
office.
2. For the purpose of balancing said account the smaller credit shall be converted
into the same money as that of the larger credit. This conversion shall be based
npon the average of the rates of exchange quoted at Amsterdam during tho period
embraced in the account, if the payment is due to the United States; and upon the
average of such rates quoted at New York during a like period, if the payment is
due to the Netherlands. To that end the debtor Administration shall forward to tho
creditor Administration a certified tabular statement of the rates of exchange, at
Amsterdam or at New York, as the case may be, quoted each business day during the
preceding quarter.
3. The quarterly account, which shall be in conformity with Form C, annexed,
shall be transmitted, in duplicate, by the Pbst Office of the Netherlands to the Post
Office Department of the United States, which shall return one copy of the account
accepted.
Article 17. Payment of balance.
1. When the Office of the Netherlands has to pay to the Office of the United States
the balance of the account, it shall pay snch balance at the same time that it sends
the account, which 6hall be as soon as possible, and at latest within the close of the
quarter immediately following that which the account concerns.
2. A similar courso shall bo followed by the Post Office Department of the United
States when it returns the duplicate of the account accepted. This return shall be
made as soon as possible, and at the latest within thirty days after the reception of
the accounts.
3. The payment of tho balance shall be made at Amsterdam, when it is to the credit
of the Netherlands; and at Washington, when it is to the credit of the United
States; and always in the money of the country to which payment is made, withwithout any deductioon for the last-mentioned country ; and all expenses in the matshall be at the charge of the debtor Post Office.
4. Should on any occasion one of the Post Offices be creditor of the other for paid
money-orders amounting to a total exceeding ten thousand florins, the creditor office
shall have the right to require a prepayment or provisional liquidation which may
amount to three-fourths of the sum of the debt. In such case the payment shaft fol
low immediately.
5. In the event of the balance of an account not being paid within the time speci
fied in 1 and 2 above, the amount of such balance shall be chargeable with interest
48P M <J 87
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REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

from the date of the stipulated period until the day of the transmission of the amount
due. Such interest shall be computed at the rate of five (5) per cent, per annum,
and is to be entered in the accounts next following as a debit against the dilatory
Administration.
Article 18. Additional rules.
1. The Postmaster General in each country shall be authorized to adopt any addi
tional rules (if not repugnant to the foregoing) for the greater security against fraud,
or, for the better working of the system generally.
2. All such additional rules, however, must be communicated to the Postmaster
General of the other country.
Article 19.Power to increase commission or to suspend issue of orders.
Should it appear, at any time, that money-orders are used by mercantile men or
other persons in the Netherlands or in the United States for the transmission of large
sums of money, the Post Office of the Netherlands or the Post Office Department of
the United States, as the case may be, shall consider the propriety of increasing the
commission ; and shall have power even for a time wholly to suspend the issue of
money-orders.
Article 20. Commencement and termination of Convention.
This Convention shall come into operation on the 1st day of April, 1887, and shall
be terminable ou a notice, by either party, of six calendar months.
Done in duplicate and signed at Washington, this 30th day of November, 1886, and
at The Hague, this 21st day of December, 1886.
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995

Stamp of New Fork Office.

List No.Post-Office, New York, N. Y..

. 188-.
Sir: I have received your list No.
, of the
188-, relative to orders drawn in tho Nether
lands, Nos.
to
, and payable to persons residing in the United States.
Tho examination which has taken place has proved the correctness of tho totals, viz : *
, or
dollars
cents.
In return I transmit to yon. on the other side (in duplicate), a detailed account of the amounts re
ceived for orders payable in the Netherlands, the particulars of which have reaehod this oflice since
the dispatch of my late list No.
.
Be pleased to examine, complete, and return to me the original copy of this list, with your acknowl
edgment of its receipt indorsed thereon.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
rottmatter, Nexa York, N. T.
To the Post Office,
The Netherlands.
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

998

B. m

Quarter, 18.

List of money -orders insned in the United States upon the Netherlands,for which authority
has been given to the country of issue to effect repayment to the remitters.

Date.

Interna Original
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number. number.

Office of inane.

Amount in Amount in
the currency the currency
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MONEY-ORDER SYSTEM

CONVENTION WITH NETHERLANDS.

999

C.
Quarter, 188.
Statement of the result of the exchange of money-orders between the Kingdom of the
Netherlands and the United States of America.
To credit of the Netherlands.

Amount.
Fl.

To credit of the United States.

e.

Orders issued in the United States

and payable in the Netherlands, as
per flat of money-orders (A)
Commission, at one-half of one per
cent, on above
Repaid orders to remitters in Nether
lands, as per lists (B)
Unpaid money-orders from theNetherlands to the United States, as per

Orders issned in the Netherlands

and payable in the United States,
as per lists of money-orders (A)...
Commission, at one-half of one pei
cent, on above
Repaid orders to remitters in the
United States, as per lists (B) .
Unpaid money-orders from the
United States to the Netherlands,
as per information

Deduct credit of the United States

(converted at the average rate of
exchange In New York during the
qnarter to which this account per
tains
Balance to credit of office of the
Netherlands
Paid on account by offioe of the

Dedact credit of the Netherlands

(converted at the average rate of
exchange in Amsterdam, during
the quarter to which this account
pertains)
Balance to credit of office of the
United States
Paid on account by the office of the
Netherlands

Amounts.

Amounts.

Fl.

Balance remaining .

c.

Balance remaining ,

Amount.

REPORT
OP THE

SUPERINTENDENT OF FOREIGN

MAILS

TO THE
POSTMASTER- GENERAL
FOR

18 8 7.

1001

REPORT
or
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FOREIGN MAILS.

Post-Office Department,
Office of Foreign Mails,
Washington, D. C, September 1, 1887.
Sir : I have the honor to submit the report of the office of Foreign
Mails for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
The Department, since my last annual report, has regularly received
tenders for the conveyance of United States mails from all the steam
ship companies (both foreign and domestic) departing from the ports of
the United States for foreign countries, and such as, from the records
of this office, have shown the greatest speed, have been accepted to
convey the mails to the ports of call and destination of the steamers,
at the compensation, when American in build and register, the sea and
inland postage ($1.60 per pound for letters and post-cards, and 8 cents
per pound for other articles) ; when of foreign build and register, the
sea postage (44 cents per pound for letters and post-cards, and 4 cents
per pound for other articles).
The United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company has continued
to decline to receive the warrants in their favor (amount $11,069.10) ior
services rendered in conveying the mails from the United States to
Brazil during the last fisc.il year, with a statement that the several
amounts (the sea and inland postage) allowed by the Postmaster-Gen
eral were not adequate compensation for the service rendered.
I append the correspondence between the company and the PostOfflce Department on that subject, marked Appendix A.
WEIGHT OF MAILS.
The following two tables show the actual net weights of the mails
dispatched to foreign countries by sea and the proportion sent to each
country, and the number of articles estimated to have been contained
in the mails exchanged with foreign countries, as shown by an actual
count of said articles made during two weeks of the year :
Weights of the mails dispatched by sea to foreign countries during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1887.
Conntries.
Great Britain .
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Franc
Germany
Italy
Netherlands ..
Norway

Letters.
drams.
103. 380, 435
8, 843, 080
2, 659, 233
3, 525, 005
15,426,171
52, 268, 235
9, 860, 545
2, 717, 025
7, 100, 590
* Or 513,533 pounds.

Printo.

Countries.

Letters.

Prints.

Grams.
Grams.
Grams.
810,880
2, 061, 145
466, 825, 303 j Portngal
6, 230, 475
9, 120, 645
19, 029, 340 Kusaia
14, 81)6. 055
1, 963, 525 11, 728, 300
12, 916, 835 37, 382, 854
7, 364, 956
4, 457, 900 20, 844. 620
72, 213, 786
193,316,816
522, 795
5,871,480
42, 814, 405
232,894,729 t927,787,865
9, 767, 540
14,750,620
t Or 2,045,772 ponnds.
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Weights of the mails dispatched by sea to foreign countries, etc. Continued.

Countries.
Cuba
Australia, etc. (non
union)
British Columbia
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Windward Inlands...
United States of Co
lombia
Brazil
Hong-Kong
Bermuda
Jamaica
Argentine Republic .
Chili
Guatemala
Moxico
Peru
Hayti
Bahamas
Republio of Hondu
ras
Newfoundland
United States con
sul, Shanghai
British Honduras
Nova Scotia
Venezuela
St. Thomas and Porto]
Rico, via Cuba

Letters.

Prints.

Grams.
3, 110, 051
2, 702, 307
1, 302, 974
1, 774, 733
2, 081, 263
1, 171, 653
1, 468, 989
1, 076, 389
1, 267, 452
747, 215
505, 295
449, 470
491, 931
550, 303
540, 410
483, 683
347, 365
268.623
285, 108
27,380
554, 428
199, 806
434, 573
655,885
159,020

Grams.
28,407,083
69, 377, 702
5, 622. 250
19, 902, 093
21, 196, 191
10, 962, 370
16, 852, 817
13, 555, 985
4, 630, 585
6, 873, 450
5,861,365
9, 597, 935
12, 918, 814
6, 474, 708
4, 716, 361
9, 638, 006
3, 647, 845
2, 506, 398
3, 374, 971
215,960
6, 286, 383
1, 359, 298
8, 868, 260
2, 590, 327

* Or 55, 195 pounds.

Countries.

Letters.

Prints.

Grams.
Grams.
2,380,205
San Domingo
163,900
3. 290. 100
Nicaragua
244,097
3.528,618
Costa Rica
295,196
2.930,809
Salvador
209. 596
128,980
615,830
Porto Rico (direct)
3,273,855
254, 862
Ecuador
3, 093, 900
Uruguay
137,015
99,040
Paraguay
3,465
1, 157,080
Curacoa...
256, 105
1, 323, 108
Tahiti
78, 132
St. Pierre and Mique-I
10,470
1,770
Ion
92, 130
Java
7,168
480, 0.M
59, 728
Manilla
272, 0*5
40, 330
Turk's Island
137, 219
6,703
Siam
99,253
12, 034
Singapore
From United States
453, 898
consul at Shanghai
354,885
105, 318
New Caledonia
5.896
857, 555
18,885
Bolivia
44,722
4,863
Cochin China
Hong-Kong postal
agency at Shang
1, 151, 80*
1,328
hai
91,700
4,045
Marquesas Islands..
Martinique and Gua
deloupe
25, 031, 938 t301,028,814
Total..
tOr 663, 769 pounds.

The weights of the mails conveyed from the United States to foreign
countries during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, shows an increase
in the transatlantic mails of 10.59 per cent, of letters and 12.35 percent,
of other articles.
The mails for the Central and South American countries show the
more gratifying increase of 19.21 per cent, of letters, and 20.49 per cent,
of other articles.- This increase comes mainly from the Central and the
northern tier of South American states.
In some cases the mails have increased more than double, as in the
case of Venezuela, where the increase was 236 per cent.; island of
Curacoa, 141 per cent. The Central American states show an average
increase of 36 per cent. ; Argentine Eepublic, 28.71 ; Ecuador, 26.06 ;
Uruguay, 25.91; Brazil, 25.24; Peru, 17.20, and the Republic of Co
lombia, 43 per cent.
As the greater part of the correspondence exchanged in the mails
with these countries is commercial in its character, the increase can be
attributed alone to the increased business relations with them.
The increase of business relations is indicated in a measure by the
increase in the correspondence of this office, the records showing that
while during the year ended June 30, 1885, 10,641 communications were
received and disposed of, during the year ended June 30, 1886, 12,379
were acted on, and during the year just closed the number reached
15,455an increase of nearly 5,000 in two years. But it is perhaps more
clearly demonstrated by the steady increase in the number of sailings
from ports in the United States to the West Indies, and South and Cen
tral American states, during the last five years, as given in the follow
ing table, viz :

FOEEIGN MAILS

FOREIGN MAIL STATISTICS.

1005

Number of sailings, annually, for the five years ended June 30, of steamers from Sew York,
New Orleans, and San Francisco, to the West Indies and to Central and South American
states.
From New From New From San Total.
Orleans. Francisco.
York.

Year ended June 30

1883

416
413
471
470
645

1888
1887

114
110
164
191)
231

30
36
36
43
55

560
565
671
712
831

FOEEIGN MAILS STATISTICS.

Estimate of the amount of mail matter exchanged tcith all foreign countries (including
Mexico and Canada, by rail and sea) during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, based
upon the count of such matter exchanged during seven days of October, 1886, and seven
days of April, 1887, as made at United States exchanging post-offices in pursuance of the
Postmaster-General's order of September 11, 1885.

Sent.

Received.

Total.

Excess of Excess of
sent over received
received. ovor sent.

If
?
(So

Number of prepaid let

38, 540, 712
ters
Number of unpaid and
insufficiently paid
737, 974
letters
Number of frce-of-post194,884
age letters
Total numberof letters 39, 473, 570
1, 813, 972
Numberof postal cards.
Number ot packages
of newspapers, other
printed matter, and
business papers
37,887,410
Number of packets of
samples of merchan
316, 484
dise
Number of registered
741,732
articles
Number of demands for
33, 034
return receipts
Prepaid postage on let
$1, 638, 813. 57
ters
Prepaid postage on
503, 642. 96
printed matter
Registration fees paid
74, 173. 20
on packets sent
Unpaid post ages on
letters, printed mat
37, 974. 66
ter, etc

. 51

32, 957, 492 71, 498, 204

5, 583, 220

1,431,961 2, 169, 935

319,794
124,910
34, 514, 363 73, 987, 933
1,647, 318 3, 461, 290

69, 974
4, 959, 207
166,654

47

28, 687, 664 66, 575, 074

9, 199, 746

43

693, 987

910, 300
2, 074, 034
58,838

277, 332
690, 570

$141, 578. 68 $179, 553. 34

$103, 604. 02

593, 816
1, 332, 302
25, 804

46
66

65
64
44

.21

79

. 1006

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

COST OP THE SERVICE.

The sums reported on account of the Shanghai and Panama postal

agencies, the Panama Hail way, aud the sea transportation of the United
States mails, including " open and closed mail matter " from foreign
countries, dispatched from the United States (and including also the
inward service on mails from non-conventional countries), during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, amounted to $425,818.53, distributed as
follows :
.
Por Shanghai agency
$1,552.20
For Panama agency
840. 00
For Panama Railway transit
6,015!. 74
For Transatlantic service
314, 3r<0. 32
For Transpacific service
38, 465. 49
For West Indian, Mexican, Canadian, Newfoundland, and Central and
South American service
51,416.44
412,673. 19
The sums reported for payment on account of transportation of closed
mails of foreign origin during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, was

24, 773. 86

Total cost of service

437, 447. 05
From the above must be deducted the amount of mail matter conveyed
by foreign steamship companies under subvention and settled for in ac
count of balances due foreign countries
11,628. 52
425, 818. 53
The following foreign postal agencies were maintained by the United
States during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887 : (1) Shanghai, China ;
(2) Panama, United States of Colombia.
(1) Shanghai :
Expenditure :
Clerk-hire
Messenger and other labor
Rent
Gas and fuel
Miscellaneous
Total
Income :
Box-rents

$1,200.00
365.00
200.00
29. 75
53.45
1,848.20
296. 00

Net cost of agency

1, 552. 20
N. B.The accounts of postage-stamps furnished to the Shanghai
agency and sold by it are kept in the Third Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral's office.
The British and Japanese Governments maintain postal agencies
at Shanghai, which are Postal Union oflices, whilst the United States
postal agency at Shanghai is virtually a domestic post office of the
United States, established and maintained for the benefit of people of
the United States having correspondence with China, and of Americans
residing in that country.
(2) Panama :
Expenditure:

Clerk-hire
$600. 00
Transportation of mails
180. 00
Porterage of mails
60.00
Total.

840.00

FOREIGN MAILS

COST OF THE SERVICE.

1007

The Panama postal agency is maintained chiefly for the benefit of

the officers and crews of the United States Pacific Squadron.
Net cost of both agencies, $2,392.
Transatlantic service.
Bate of pay por
kilogram.*
Letters. Papers.
Letters.
North German Lloyd Line
Cunard Line, New York
White Star Line
.'
Guion Line
Anchor Lino
Hamburg- American
Inman Line
National Line
Cunard Line (Boston)
Canadian Line
>
American Lino
Thlnzvalla Line
(a ) Red Star Line
(a) Netherlands Steam Navigation Company
(a) General Transatlantic Line
Total

Amount
paid.

Papers.

Pound*. Pounds. Francs, t Centimes. J

214, 202 813. 573
5
50 $129, 348. 98
lit. 107 475, 595
E0 70, 883.09
5
58.612 231, 015
5
50 85, 800.78
611, 005 236, 636
50 88, 805.88
5
13, 006 52, 4:r.
50
5
7, 089.26
30 1% 726 16
20, 532 8"), 474
5,447 20, 373
50
t, 273. 55
4, 021 16. 142
50
466. 29
1,610
9,399
50
I' 115. 84
266
1, 162
50
167. 34
67
724
165. 38
CI
10
50
7.26
27
3
18.93
137
3.13
ll, 606.46
18, 314 82, 063
513, 533 2, 043, 772
314, 380. 32

" 2.205 pounds 1 kilogram.

1 5 francs per kilogram = about 44 cents per pound,
i 50 centimes per kilogram = about 4i cents per pound.
American Steamship Coinpanv: Letters, $1.60 per pound ; papers, 8 cents per pound,
(a) Settled for in account or balances duo foreign countries.
Transpacific service.
Hate of pay per
ponnd.
Letters. Papers.

Amount
t>aid
i .i i i-

Letters. Papers.
Pacific Mail Line :
Japan, etc
Hawaii
t
,
Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company :
Japan, etc
Hawaii
San Pablo, Japan
Oceanic, Hawaii
Oceanic, New
a and
>, Hawikit.
Surprise and i
Inward servico
Total...

Pounds. Pounds.
4,236 35, 919
19
333
3,655 31,119
48
746
950
8,599
2,094 22, 831
7, 626 171,788
991
66
1,000
1,221
19, 915 273, 320

$1.60
1.60
.44
.44
1.60
.44
(*).44

Cn(.
8
8
44
*i
8
J
H

$9,651.01
57. 09
2.961.35
53. 62
2,208.44
2, 077. 64
20,000.00
184.38
1,271.96
38, 465. 49

* Oceanic Steamship Company paid from October 25, 1885, for a period of three years, $20,000 per
-vear.
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Miscellaneous service.
Rate of pay per
pound.
Amount
Papers.
Letters. Papers

PACIFIC KAIL.
Pounds. Pounds.
United States of Colombia, from New York
5,404 82,408 $1.60
From San Francisco to Mexico, United States of Co
lombia, etc
-.
878
5,402 1.60
Oregon Kail and Navigation Company, to British Co
lumbia
1,738
'.01
Pacific Coast to Victoria, B.C
1,135
*.01
Xaiatea. from San Francisco to Tabili and Marqi
9
319
.44
Alejandro, from San Francisco to Mexico
Hi
7
.44
Sardonyx, from San Francisco to
1
16
.44
City of Topeka. f--om San Francisco to
7
21 1.60
Tampa, Key West to Cuba
:n
1.60
41
Plant Investment Company:
To Cuba
6,038 1.60
fit>
To Windward Islands and Porto Rico
489 1.60
88
1:1
Coleman's Lino, from Key West to Bahamas
1
.44
Cash Line, Key West to Bahamas
2
8
.44
K
Cash & Curry's Line, Key West to Bahama*
S
.44
Lizzie Henderson, Key West to Bahamas
837
1.60
log
City of Monticetlo. Jacksonville to Bahamas
970
92
1.60
111
J. L. l'hipps & Co., Now Orleans to Central America
6,354
.44
New Orleans and Central American
966 1.60
65
240
Do
41
.44
Hoadley 4 Co., New York to Central America
69 1.60
11
Proceda, Baltimore to Brazil, etc
1,591
78
.44
Oteri's, New Orleans to Honduras Kepublio
481 1.00
67
824
Do
78
.44
Royal Mail, to Central America
17,707 1.60
LMI
i-'.i
Dominican, to Hayti and San Domingo
1,801
.44
Ilai/tian Republic to Hayti and Turk's Island
1,280
64
Earn Lino, to Cuba
78
12
.44
Williams & Rankine, to Central America
1,012
109
.44
Harrison's. New Orleans to Central America
195
33
.44
3, 7.12 60, 024 1.60
United States and Brazil to Brazil
Do
8,141
291
.44
Atlas :
Direct to Jamaica
.44
LM 20,585
United States of Colombia, etc
4,366
208
Morgau :
New Orleans to Cuba
95
1.60
New Orleans to Mexico
41
1.60
Blanche Henderson, Bermuda
1.60
4
Amethyst, United States of Colombia, etc
.44
8
New York and Jamaica direct
6,810
559
.44
New Y01 k ami .1 aniaica. United States of Colombia. .
308
7,66!)
.44
Clyde, Hayti, San Domingo, etc
4, 305 1.60
380
Leacraft & Co., Central America
225 1.00
8
Butler, McDonald & Co., Porto Rico
479
.44
138
Winchester Sl Co. :
Brazil, etc
86
2,402
.44
Porto Rico
98
621 1.60
Thebaud :
Venezuela
486
32
.44
Mexico
12
120
New York, Halifax to Newfoundland
29
13
.44
Quebec:
1,633 14, 953
Bermuda
.44
1,284 11.961
Windward Islands
.44
1,900 18,8i5
.44
Red 11 D," Venezuela and Curacoa
229
2,112
.44
Red Cross, Brazil, eto
430
4,311
Atlantic and West India, to
.44
184
1,644
.44
Booth's Line, Brazil, eto
1
Shadican, Argentine Republic, Uruguay, and Para
2,062
95
.44
guay
-462 1.60
Alert, Hayti and Turk's Island

25
Christall, G. H., Venezuela, eto
653
.44
New York and Cuba Mail :
66
232 1.60
To Cuba
To Bahamas
367
3,907 1.60
Kiel, to Uruguay, Paraguay, eto
....
58
2,446
.44
.44
New York, Havana, and Mexican to Mexico
181
1,374
513
*.01
Yarmouth Si
445
*.01
Boston, Halifax,
21
Inward service..
31
28, 128 316,633
* One cent per letter.

FOEEIGN MAILSCOST OF THE SERVICE.

Foreign closed mail service.
TRANSATLANTIC SERVICE.
Name of line.
North 6-erman Lloyd. .
Canard
White Star
Gnion
Inmaii
National
Hamburg-American . . .
Anchor
General Transatlantic .
Total.
* Or 42,507 pounds.

Letters.

Prints.

Grams.
8, 646, 678
3, 640, 967
2, 207, 335
2, 685, 302
225, 885
294, 107
226,509
1, 060, 670
290, 378
*19, 277, 737

Grams.
25, 848, 188
9. 589, 203
7, 105, 211
7, 535, 534
604, 945
901, 681
587, 792
2, 895, 498
920, 186
t55, 988, 238

t Or 123,454 pounds.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE.
Atlas
NewVorkand Cuba
'Williams & Rankine
Hemmenway, Gobs & Brown
Clyde
.....
Samana Company, limited . . .
Quebec.
United States and Brazil
. New York and Jamaica
Pacific Mail
Red "D"
Plant Investment Company .
Lorenzo Baker
Blanche Henderson
Lord &. Austin
City of ilonticello
JAzzie Henderson
Atlantic and West India
Total
; Or 694 pound*.
48p M G 87
64

Grams.
8,344
151, 103
20, 272
6,407
2,502
3,536
14, 062
3, 751
17, 515
815
29, 120
38, 191
637
11,555
5,252
254
398
925
{314, 539
$ Or 10, 655 pounds.

Grams.
106, 303
2, 430, 129
188, 050
106,797
148,411
102, 678
147, 798
37, 515
23, 642
120, 825
267, 135
1, 003, 665
10,903
50,833
54,883
4,730
4,317
4, 466
4, 813, 080

1009

1010

REPORT OP THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Number of trips per quarter and year, the average apparent time, in hours, per trip per
quarter and year, occupied by the steamers of the different transatlantic steamship com
panies in conveying the United States mails from New York to London and to Paris dur
ing the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, as shown from the records of this office.
First
quarter.

Second
quarter.

Third
OA

Lines and i
ft
h
>5
Canard (New York to Lon
don via Queenatown) :
Umbria
Etrurla
Aurania
Servia
Gallia
Bothnia
North German Lloyd (New
York to London via South
ampton) :
Trave
Aller
Ems
Saalo
i
Eidor
Wcrra
Fnlda
Elbe
National (Now York to Lon
don via Queenstownl :
America
Anchor (Now York to Lon
don via Quoenntown) :
City or Rome
Gnion (New fork to Lon
don via Queenstown) :
Alaska
Arizona..
White Star (New York to
London via Queenstown) :
Britannic
Germanic .. ....
Adriatio

Republic
Celtic
Hamburg-American (New
York to London via Ply
mouth) :
ilarnniouia
Lessing
Wieland
Gellert
Inmnn (New York to Lon
don via Queenstown):
City of Chicago
City of Berlin
Bnitic
City of Richmond
City of Chester
Gcucr.it Trail a- utlan t ic.
(New York to Paris via
Havre) :
La Bourgogne
La Champagne
LaGascogne
La Brotagne
La Normandie

bl-3
o> fta

oc o..
ii

K
2"
*3
4
Houri
186.8
11-5.3
213.6
213

Hour*
186.4
187.8
2U1.3
205.3
221.7
245

Hourt.
190.5
194
202. 8
216.7

Bouts.
18a 3
182
210.8
207.6
238.7
248.4

198.2
201.3
206.4
205.7
206.5
203.1
214.8

200.6
207.9
209.3
209.6
208.5
204.5
210.7
212.2

199.6
208.7
204
210
207.7
209. 7
214
243.7

199.5

204.9

201.8

202.7

207.4
214.1
259.3

197.4
223.2
256.9

206.6
234.3

210.9
227.6

226.4
224. 5

211.6
229.3
233.5
238
240

22a 5
229. 2
238
239

232.4
233.9
236.9
254.6

246.5
257.8

260.4
257.6

243.6
236.9
244.1
231. 1
254.9

237.5
254.3
244.4
217

243.8

203
200
205.2
218.8

197.9
198.3
199.7
201.7
213.2

200.8
210.3
204.3
208.8
218.5

220.9
226.7
229

202.4
206.8
213.4
213.2
221.1

205.2

250.9
213.4
24a 5

200.7
224. 8

FOREIGN MAILS

ESTIMATES FOR 1889.

101 L

The present system of dispatching the transatlantic mails by the

fastest steamers without regard to the flag under which they sail has
given great satisfaction to the people of the United States; and much
complaint has been made by the commercial and financial interests of
the country on account of the different policy pursued by some of the
European governments in confining the dispatches of their mails for
the United States to certain lines of steamers, without regard to the
speed of the vessels, so that it often happens that imported merchan
dise shipped by fast steamers arrives at the New York custom-house
before the mails containing the letters of advice respecting the mer
chandise reach this country, which, in many instances, results in incon
venience to the consignees of the merchandise.
The Central and South American service is as good as can be obtained
under the present system of dispatching mails by vessels " when
loaded." Frequently vessels tendered to the Department to convey these
mails on a certain day sail several days before or after the time ap
pointed, to the annoyance and inconvenience of correspondents. I have
to suggest, as one means of correcting this evil, that if the PostmasterGeneral were authorized by law to allow a,n additional compensation,
over and above that now allowed to vessels engaged in this service
(upon the basis of the weights of the mails conveyed), a system of pre
miums and penalties might be mutually agreed upou by this Depart
ment and steamship companies, which would make it to the ailvantage
of the steamship companies to adhere closely to their scheduled sailing
dates, whereby the efficiency of the service would be materially in
creased and the commercial interests of the country benefited.
The amount estimated as necessary to be appropriated for the for
eign mail service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, is $647,000.
This sum is composed of the following items, viz : For the transpor
tation of mails of United States origin, including opeu mail matter of
foreign origin $512,630.69 ; closed mails of foreign origin, $25,000 ; rail
way transit across the Isthmus of Panama, $6,000 ; maintenance of the
United States postal agencies at Panama and Shanghai, $2,392 ; con
tingencies, $977.31 ; for balances due foreign countries for intermediary
transit, the United States' portion of the expenses of the International
Bureau of the Universal Postal Union, and the subscription of this De
partment to the Monthly Journal (l'Uuion Postale) of that Bureau,
$100,000.
There is no reason to suppose that there will be any material increase
during the next fiscal year in the balances due foreign countries, the
expense of the postal agencies at Panama and Shanghai, the cost of
transporting mails of foreign origin, or in the Isthmus transit of the
mails ; and I have, therefore, estimated these items at the same amount
at which they were estimated in my last report

1012

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

But I find that the cost of the sea conveyance of United States mails
in 1886 and 1887 exceeded that for 1885 and 1886, as follows, viz :
The weight of the mails conveyed to ports to which American vessels
do not ply was:

Fiscal year endod June 30

1880
,
1885
I Mi rnst*
1887
Iucn
Percentage of increase
18R5-'8
1888-'87
Average .

Letters.

Print*.

Pounds.
464, 360
448, 058
15,302
613, 533~
464,360
49,173

Pound:
1,930,817
1,790,908
139,909
2, 045, 772
1.930,817
114,935

8.40
10.59
13.99
6.99

7.81
5.95
13.76

. At this rate of increase6.99 per cent, for letters and 6.88 for printed
matterthe weights for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888, will give :
Letters :
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1867
Add 6.99 per cent, increase

513, 533
35,690

Weight in 1888
Add 6.99 per cent, increase.

549,429
38,405

Weight in 1889.

587,834

Prints:
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Add 6.88 per cent, increase

2, 045, 772
140,749

Weight in 1888
Add 6.88 per cent, increase

2, 186, 521
150, 433

Weight in 1889

2,336,954

The cost of conveying the above amount of mail at 5 francs per kilo
gram of letters and post-cards (44 cents per pound) and 50 centimes per
kilogram for printed matter (4J cents per pound) will make the total
cost of this service :
For letters and post-cards
$258,646.96
For printed matter
105,162.93
Total

363,809.89

FOREIGN MAILS

ESTIMATES FOR 1889.

10 1 3

The weight of the mails conveyed to ports to which American ves

sels ply was :

lineal year endod Juoe 80

1886

1886
1887

Letters.

Prints.

Pound:
60.21)9
40,281
10, 018
50,299
48, 053
2, 246

Pounds.
489, 018
408, 514
81,104
489,618
589,959
100,341
19.85
20.48
40.33
20.18

24. 87
4.07
20.20
10. 10

At this rate of increase, 10.10 for letters and 20.16 for prints, the
weights for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, will give :
Pounds.
Letters :
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
48, 053
Add 10.10 per cent, increase
4,853
Weight in 1888
Add 10.10 per cent, of increase

'

Weight in 1889

58, 250

Prints :
Fiscal year ended June 30, 1887
Add 20.16 per cent, increase
Weight in 1888
Add 20.16 per cent, of increase

52, 906
5, 344

489,618
88,802
,

578, 420
116, 840

Weight in 1889
695,260
The cost of conveying the above amount of mail at the sea and in
land postage ($1.60 per pound of letters and post-cards and 8 cents per
pound of printed matter) will be:
For letters and post-cards
$93, 200. 00
For printed matter
55, 620. 80
148, 820. 80
Add the amounts, viz :
For conveyance of mails to ports to which American vessels do not ply. 363, 809. 89
For conveyance of mails to ports to which American vessels ply
148, 820. 80
Balances duo foreign countries
100, 000. 00
Closed mails
25, 000. 00
Isthmus transit.
6, 000. 00
Shanghai and Panama postal agencies
2, 392. 00
Contingencies
977.31
Total
647. 000. 00
Should the parcel post conventions alluded to in this report go into
effect, they will materially increase the volume of the mails, and cor
respondingly increase the cost of their transportation. There is as
yet no data upon which to intelligently estimate this cost, but it would
probably not be unreasonable to place it at, at least, $25,000.

1014

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

MEXICAN POSTAL TREATY.

I auuex hereto a copy of the postal convention between the United

States and Mexico, signed and approved by the President on the 2 1st of
June, and which went into effect on the. 1st of July, 1887. (Appendix
B.)
The question of a new postal treaty between the two countries has
been under consideration by the Post-Office Department since 1883. A
convention was concluded by your predecessor, and Senor Romero, the
Mexican minister, and signed in the city of Washington on the 20th day
of October, 1884, and was sent to Mexico for approval by the Senate
and President of the Mexican Republic. This treaty was in every re
spect and effect the same as the Canadian postal treaty which has been
in force since 1875, and provided only for the transmission through the
mails of letters, post-cards, printed matter, and samples of merchandise.
In November, 1886, Senor Romero, the Mexican minister, returned to
this Department the convention made with your predecessor, accom
panied by three amendments desired by his Government to the then
pending treaty, the first two of which were of minor importance, the
third containing the provisions relative to the reciprocal conveyance
by land or sea of the closed mails of the one country by or through the
possessions of the other, which was provided lor by the postal conven
tion of 1861 between the two countries and then in force.
The effect of the convention as it then stood was only to reduce the
rates of postage on first and second class matter from the United States
to Mexico, with no corresponding reduction from Mexico to the United
States, and to the exclusion of our fourth class matter, by which all
merchandise would be excluded from the mails exchanged between the
two countries.
The question of includingfourth-class matter was of great importance,
as it would remove many of the restrictions which existed in our com
mercial relations, and would tend to cement the bond of good-fellowship
and the friendly and business relations between the United States and
our "Sister Republic."
To correct these defects a new draft of a convention was prepared and
presented to Senor Romero, the Mexican minister to this Government,
which met with his hearty approval and cordial indorsement, and was
ratified by both countries. When it went into effect, many mercantile
houses, loeated in various cities of the Union, celebrated the event by
sending by mail appropriate souvenirs of the occasion to prominent per
sons in various parts of the Mexican Republic. It is expected that a
large retail trade between the United States and Mexico will quickly
spring up as the result of the facilities offered for the unrestricted ex
change by mail of small packages of merchandise. I quote from a let
ter recently received from a gentleman a citizen of Mexico :
The great advantage which the postal convention between the United States and
Mexico will bring to this country (Mexico) has awakened in many people here a desire
to carry on business transactions directly with the principal cities of the United States,
and they intend to make trial of the system of purchase by retail of such goods as
may come by mail.
We may confidently expect the total of the postal revenue to the De
partment from the mails for Mexico will be much larger than ever be
fore, as the exchange of commercial packets of merchandise alone will
cause the mails to be materially increased, to say nothing of the in
crease of correspondence which will naturally follow the reduction of
the letter rate of postage from 5 cents per oue-half ounce to 2 cents per
ounce.

FOEEIGN MAILSPAECEL POST.

1,015

The new treaty, in effect, makes a unification of the postal systems

of the two countries into one postal territory, as articles of every kind
or nature which are admitted to the domestic mails of either country
are admitted to the mails exchanged between the two countries at the
domestic rates of postage and classification of the country of origin ;
provided the rates of postage do not exceed in either country the mini
mum rates of postage and registration fee prescribed by Articles 5 and
6 of the Universal Postal Union convention of Paris of June, 1878, as
amended by the additional act of Lisbon of March 21, 1885, and as each
administration retains to its own use the whole of the postages it col
lects, there will be no postage accounts between the two countries.
PAECEL POST.
The Post-Office Department has pending, and in a few months will,
itis expected, complete, parcel-post conventions with several West India
Islands and South and Central American states, for the purpose of de
spatching through the mails merchandise parcels of declared value,
through which the Department will add a new avenue, and obtain new
facilities, for increasing the trade relations with our South American
neighbors.
The barriers which at present exist and prevent to a great extent the
purchase of small articles of merchandise in the markets of the United
States are the consular and custom-house brokers' fees, which in some
cases are several times greater than the original cost of the article pur
chased.
The present system requires every shipment of merchandise exported
from the United States to some of the South and Central American
states to be accompanied by an invoice in quadruplicate, giving a de
tailed description of the goods, weight, quality, place of manufacture,
place of shipment, etc., all of which has to be certified by a consul rep
resenting the country of destination, who receives a fee of from $i to
$5, whether the invoice represents one pair of gloves or a cargo ot
gloves ; and each consignee has to apply in writing for the delivery of
his goods, and in some countries in such great detail as to require ex
pert brokers to pass the goods through the custom-house ; but under
the parcel-post system all such fees will be removed, leaving none of
the costly machinery of certified invoices, consular certificates, and
other charges, which make the trade in parcel merchandise virtually pro
hibitory. The only charge in the country of origin will be for postage,
at the rate of 12 cents per pound; and in the country of destination 1
cent for each 4 ounces, and such import duties as are required by the
laws and regulations of that country ; so that a person in a country
with which such relations have been entered into may, by letter, order
and have sent by mail to their address from the markets of the United
States any article of merchandise without regard to value, not exceed
ing the limitations as to size or weight; provided the packages, when
shipped, are so wrapped or enclosed as to permit of their contents be
ing easily examined by postmasters and customs officers. On arrival of
the packages in the country of destination, customs officials rate up the
import duty thereon, which is paid by the addressees on the delivery
of the package; but neither of the contracting countries are responsi
ble for the loss or damage of any package, and no indemnity can be
claimed by either the sender or addressee. But articles admitted to
the mails under these conventions are to be so carefully packed, listed,
and checked that there can be but little risk of loss or damage.

1016

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The parcel-post system will be an important avenue for the exten

sion of the commerce of the United States, and its use will be the cause
of bringing to our merchants an acquaintance hitherto unknown to
them, and by that acquaintance larger transactions will follow ; and
further, the kind of merchandise that will be purchased and conveyed
in this way from our markets to the states of Central and South
America is now largely purchased from European states, as will ap
pear from the following tables compiled from the Report of the Chief
of the Bureau of Statistics, Treasury Department, for the quarter ended
September 30, 1886, showing the value of cotton and of woolen goods
exported to the Spanish West Indies, Mexico, Central America, and the
principal states of South America, from the United States, Great Britain,
France, and Spain, during the calendar year 1885, and from Germany
during the calendar year 1884 :
From the From Great From
United
Britain.
France.

To
MANUFACTURES OF COTTOX
Spanixh West Indies
Mexico
Central American states
United States of Colombia
Venezuela
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentine Repnbllo
Chili
Peru
Total
MANUFACTURES OF WOOL.
Spanish West Indius
Mexico
Central American states
United States of Colombia
Venezuela
Brazil
Uiugnay
Argentine Eepublic
Chili
Peru
Total

2, 670, 1B0
351,856
99X, 929 1, 982, 890
287,514 2, 276, 140
339, 020 L 378,
057
832,571
370, 998
604,
891
12,013,
877
77, 968 1,924,063
494,488 4,866,456
362, 827 2,243, 719
78,200 1, 336, 823
3, 967, 289 31,554,776
3, 255
27, 749
11,203
29, 244
3.577
1, 029
4, 754
3.335
1,696
447
86, 289

151,918
467, 836
144,496
187, 268
103, 486
1, 468, 262
923, 199
2, 865, "65
963,601
737, 353
8,013, 184

From
GemiaDy.

From
Spain.

37, 730
00, 452
155, 176
274, 090
152
206,466
46,948 I
389,571
116,091 I 753,032
602, 351
528, 360
1 10, 166
485,044
194,684
77,837
1,891,401 2,176,748 1,101,020
5, 236
73, 066
51,455
197, 259
69, 738
32, T2T
351, 177

250, 614
247, 996
214, 676
81,034
873, 222

PARCEL-POST POSTAGE CHARGES.

The question of parcel-post charges for postage is one of important
concern. The competition for the conveyance of the domestic merchan
dise parcels comes from our own citizens, and does not enter into the
question, to any very great extent, of the trade relation between differ
ent sections of the country. But the competition of our foreign parcel
trade will come from nearly all of the European states, as most of them
have an established parcel-post system with some of the South Amer
ican states ; in some cases we have an advantage in the time required
for the completion of a merchandise order through the parcel post,
while they have the advantage in many cases of a cheaper cost price
for the articles of merchandise transported by their parcel post system
to the same destinations.
The Postal Union parcel rates from Germany, France, and other Eu
ropean states which belong to the International Parcel Post to some of
the South American states are as follows, viz :

FOREIGN MAILSPARCEL-POST IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

1017

From France and Germany, 3 francs (about 60 cents) for parcels of 5

kilograms (11 pounds), conveyed to destination by direct sea service,
and an optional charge of 25 centimes (5 cents) in the country of desti
nation.
Special parcel-post rates between Great Britain and her West Indian
colonies, for each pound or fraction of a pound, areas follows, viz:
To and from Great Britain and Barbados, 16 cents ; composed as fol
lows, viz, to Great Britain, for cost of inland transit, 7 cents ; to Bar
bados, for local expenses, 5 cents; for sea conveyance, 4 cents ; and to
and from Jamaica 18 cents, composed as follows, viz, to Great Britain
for sea conveyance, 11 cents ; to Jamaica, 7 cents.
In all the parcel-post arrangements, both in the International Parcel
Post, and in all special arrangements between the different countries,
the country of destination participates in the postage collected, for the
care and delivery of the parcels.
DETAILS OF THE PAEOEL-POST SERVICE IN THE PRINCIPAL COUN
TRIES OF THE POSTAL UNION.
In view of the proposed establishment of a parcel-post system be
tween the United States and a number of countries of the Postal Union,
it may be of interest to give more fully the statistics of this service,
both domestic and international, in some of the principal countries of
the Postal Union.
1.Domestic Parcel Post.
(a) GERMANY.
Bates. For parcels not exceeding 5 kilograms (11 pounds) in weight,
for distances not exceeding 10 geographical miles, 6 cents ; for all dis
tances exceeding 10 geographical miles, 12 cents; for parcels exceeding
5 kilograms in weight, for the first 5 kilograms in weight, the same
rates as above ; for every additional kilogram or fraction of a kilogram,
up to 10 miles, 1J cents ; to 20 miles, 2J cents ; to 50 miles, 5 cents; to
100 miles, 7 cents ; to 150 miles, 10 cents; and beyond 150 miles, 12
cents.
The average weight of ordinary parcels sent in the domestic mails is
9 pounds per parcel, and of parcels with declared value 7 pounds.
The total number of parcels sent in 1885 was 69,602,700 parcels
yielding postage (of which 1,311,400 with declared value), an increase
of almost 3,000,000 over the preceding year, yielding a postage of
$7,709,272.24.
'
"
(6) GREAT BRITAIN.
Rates.For a parcel not exceeding 1 pound in weight, 6 cents ; up to
2 pounds, 9 cents ; to 4 pounds, 15 cents ; 5 pounds, 18 cents ; 6 pounds,
21 cents ; 7 pounds, 24 cents ; 8 pounds, 27 cents ; 9 pounds, 30 cents ;
10 pounds, 33 cents; and 11 pounds, 36 cents.
In 1885 the number of parcels carried in domestie mails was
26,417,422, an increase of about three and one-half millions over the
preceding year.

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1018

The following table shows the postage on these parcels in 1884 and
1885:
Average postage
per parcel.

Postage
Year.

1884

Fifty-five per
cent.on railwayGross amount. borne pom-Is, Tost-Office
share.
paid to railway
companies.
$2, 880, 370. 30
2,472, 288. 62
408,101.68

tl, 454, 661. 30

1,247,010.70
20C, 741. 64

*1, 425, 708. 80

1, 224, 348. 85
201,359.95

Gross.

Cenlt.
10.7
10.
0.1

CmU.
6.3
5.3
0.1

(c) FRANCE.
The Domestic Parcel Post Service is performed by companies acting in
the name and under the control of the Department of Posts and Tele
graphs.
Rates.For parcels weighing 6J pounds, the maximum weight, 12
cents if called for at the post-office, and 17 cents if delivered at the res
idence.
Number of parcels carried in the domestic mails in 1884, 13,366,581.
(d) NUMBER OF PARCELS CARRIED IX THE DOMESTIC MAILS IN SOME OF THE PRIN
CIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE POSTAL UNION IN 1885.
Austria
8,537,600
Hungary
3,487,380
Netherlands
2,579,892
Denmark
1, 427, 177
BritiBU India
1,175,065
Russia
940,756
Cacada (1884^
541,000
Swedeu
301,619
Norway
87, 425
Luxemburg
63,598
Egypt
46,511
Persia (1884)
31,300
Portugal
19,866
2. International Parcel Post.
Rates between the countries which signed the International Parcel
Post Convention of Paris of 1880 : For each parcel not exceeding 11
pounds, according to distance and mode of conveyance (land or sea), 10
cents for each office taking part in the laud conveyance, and if there be
sea conveyance, 5 cents for every distance not exceeding 500 nautical
miles; 10 cents up to 1,000 nautical miles; 20 cents up to 3,000 nautical
miles ; 40 cents up to 6,000 nautical miles ; and 60 cents for every dis
tance exceeding 6,000 nautical miles.
The following countries now belong to the International Parcel Post
Union : Argentine Republic, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chili,
Denmark, Egypt, France, French colonies, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Italy, Luxemburg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Port
ugal, Portuguese colonies, Roumania, Servia, Spain, Sweden, Switzer
land, Turkey, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

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1019

An idea of the extent of the International Parcel Post Service during

the year 1885 may be obtained from the following table :
Parcels sent.

Parcels received.

Countries.
Value.
Germany ...
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Denmark
Netherlands
Russia
Luxemburg
Hungary ...
Sweden
Egypt
Kouiuania ..
Norway
Portugal ...

4, 053, 260 $40, 457, 986

1, 108, 200 36, 726, 352
778,014
173, 912
77,528 1, 343, 893
56,113
50, 480 7, 358, 764
48, 187
580, 608
40, HO 7,516, 693
4,
079,
526
18,829
11,787
Id, '.'73 1, 867, 389
7, 046 2, 326, 903
1,475

Number.
2,381,070
8, 535, 600
1, 173,060
441, 262
330.641
110,084
120, 696
85, 185
56,736
85, 818
25, 131
76, 715
34,864
15, 109

Great Britain does not belong to the International Parcel Post Union,
but has special Parcel Post Conventions with Germany, Belgium, the
Netherlands, Italy, and nearly all the British colonies. None of these
conventions had been in operation for an entire year, at the date (March
30, 1886) when the statistics given in the last British Post-Office Eeport (188C) were closed.
The total number of foreign and colonial parcels dispatched and re
ceived from the establishment of each Foreign and Colonial Parcel Post
up to March 30, 1886, was, dispatched 72,126, and received 40,865.
The following table shows the number of parcels sent and received
from the establishment of each parcel post up to March 30, 1886, giving
only those countries to which more than 1,000 were sent:
Number of parcels.

S3
6

sata
Countries.
Sent.

Received.
Montht.

India
Germany
Efqpt
Malta
Gibraltar
Cape Colony
Belgium
Hong-Kong
Jamaica
Ceylon
Straits Settlements

34, 141
9,534
7,875
3,464
3,378
3,293
2,086
1,584
1,533
1,280
1,042

21,000
10, 379
2,290
1, 427
1,277
887
1, 167
735
308
406
256

9
.1
9
8

4
3
6
0
4
6

i
3

2s

Pounds.
1

Cents.

11

24
38
30
16
10
24
29
20
18
18
18

THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION DURING 1887.

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, there have been no ad
ditions to the Universal Postal Union.
The Universal Postal Union convention of June 1, 1878, as amended
by the additional act of Lisbon of March 21, 1885, has had but few new
provisions added to it since the adoption of that act.

1020

BEPOBT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

The only new provisions of general interest are the following:

An addition to paragraph 3 of Article XVIII of the Regulations pro
vides that samples of merchandise may also bear "those indications
which are necessary to precisely indicate the origin and nature of the
merchandise."
A new paragraph has been added to Article XXI of the Regulations,
providing that " before returning to the office of origin correspondence,
which, for some reason or other, has not been delivered, the office of
destination must indicate, in a clear and concise manner, in the French
language, on the back of the articles, the cause of non-delivery, in the
following terms : Unknown, refused, left, not claimed, deceased, etc.
This indication is given, as far as possible, by impressing a stamp, or
by affixing a label. Each office is at liberty to add a translation, in its
own language, of the cause of non delivery, and any other indication
which it deems proper."
The following administrations hava agreed to an exchange of samples
of liquids in the mails, if securely packed : Argentine Republic, Austria,
Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Cameroon (German protectorate), Chili,
Congo (Independent State of), Denmark, Egypt, France, French col
onies, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, Hungary, India (British), Italy, Japan,
Luxemburg, Netherlands, Netherlands colonies, Norway, Hayti, Peru,
Portugal, Roumania, Salvador, Servia, Siam, Spain, Sweden, Switzer
land, and Turkey.
STATISTICS OF THE POSTAL SERVICE IN THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES
OF THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION.
The following statistics, like those in last year's report, have been
taken from " General Statistics of the Postal Service," published by the
International Bureau, Berne, Switzerland. The statistics cover the year
1885, and were published in 1887 :
1.Length ofpostal routes.
Countries.

Mila.
121. 743
22,812
19, 107
16,615
11,702
8,327
6,610
33,659

United States

Italy

2.Annual transportation.
United States
Germany
Franco
Austria
Russia.
British India
Italy
All other countries reported (10)
All other countries reported (20)

Railroads.

All other
routes.
iliUt.
245, 654
60, 572
117,740
05,682
80,088
37,857
85,870
254,253

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POSTAL UNION STATISTICS.

1021

3.Articles of mail matter dispatched in the international mails.

Letters.

Countries.
Germany
Austria
France
United States
Italy
.Russia
British India
-ill other countries reported (24).
All othcrcountries reported (22).
All other count ries reported (12) .
All other countries reported (23)
All other countriesreported (21) .

61,587.780
37.
37, 359,
2T0, 200
4fir>
86, 208, 762
16, 077, 012
7,419,758
3, 589, 877
58, 539, 029

Postal
cards.

NVwspapers.

All other
articles of Samples.
printed
matter.

8, 162, 180 10, 805, 240 18. 445, 290 1,877,770

6, 008, 500
7, 925, 809 1, 879, 300
1,538,444 23, 289, 380 8, 689, 869 2, 432, 718
1,632, 028 34, 732, 646 7.219,507 379, 180
1, 906, 32 J 9, 054, 389 2, 674, 464 344, 132
915, 838 1, 050, 881
2, 333, 350
1, 269, 97
12, 267, 248
21,156,0
17, 933, 815
3, 344, 812

Postal income and expenditure (1885).

Countries.
1. Germanv
2. United St
3. Great Britain
4. France
5. Russia
8. Austria
7. Italy
8. British India
. Hungary
10. Switzerland
11. Belgium
12. Netherlands
13. Japan
14. Sweden
15. Denmark
...
16. Br.'iil
17. Roumanla
18. Algiora and Tunis...
19. Argentine Republic.
20. Portugal
21. Egypt
22. Norway
23. Chill
24. Greeco
25. Uruguay
26. Luxemburg
27. Pern
28. Hawaii
29. Haytl
30. Dominican Republio
XI. ~

Income.
$46, 707, 720. 20
43, 406, 108. 19
30, 4 23, 164. 3'J
32, 149, 080.03
12, 759, 34 0'i
12, 11(1, 003. 57
7, 355, 523. 02
5, 517, 074. 50
4, 246, 611.77
3,719, 314. 79
2, 786, 720.11
2, 248. 884. 3:1
2, 035, 010. 12
1,648, 992. 00
1, 160, 404. 79
870, 810.34
818, 703. 80
770, 707. 79
711, 498. 49
094, 61
592, 829. 70
5911, 381.6D
420, 681.01
199, 609. 48
169,
90
!'.. 009.
131. 57
98, 9f9. 07
64, 574. 43
13, 093. 55
6, 774. 24
6, 443. 22
2, 252.70

Countries.
1. United States
2. Germanv
3. Great Britain
4. France
5. Austria
6. Italy
7. British India
8. Hungary
9. Switzerland
10. Brazil
11. Japan
12. Belgium
13. Netheilands
14. Sweden
15. Denmark
16. Algiers and Tunis ..
17. Portugal
18. Argentine Republio.
19. Roumania
20. Norway
21. Egypt
22. Chili
23. Uruguay
24. Greeco
25. Peru
26. Luxemburg
27. Hawaii
28. Siam
29. Hayti
30. Dominican Republic
31. Montenegro

Expenditure.
$30. 911, 559. 67
40. 765, 470. 56
20,473, 443. 30
25, 943, 877. 32
10, 002 202. 28
6,408, 452. 12
5,048, 543.79
3,481, 680. 09
3,418, 234. 45
2, 680, 485. 20
2, 389, 295. 24
1, 800, 307. 47
1,664, 105. C9
1,582, 821. 60
1,100, 160.56
803, 019.63
761, 757. 56
693. 456. 26
615, 766. 24
592, 902.24
523, 743. 62
415, 090.90
170, 361. 19
134, 257. 11
98, 145. 44
95, 317. 75
76, 247. 14
30, 685.84
124. 47
16, 841. 89
2, 773. 92

Postal surplus and deficiency (1H85).

Countries.

;o.
11.
12.
13.
11
IS.
10.
17.
IK.
19.

Great Britain
France
Germany
,
Austria
,
Belgium
Italy
.
Hungary
Netherlands
British India
Switzerland
,
Roumania
Egypt
Sweden
Greece
Denmark
Argentine Republic
Chili
Luxemburg
Pern

Countries.
9 ID, 721. 00 1. United States
to, 2113,
0. 802.71 2. Brazil
607. 61 3. Japan
2, 540.
2, 107. 741. 29 4. Portugal
n$ 412.04 5. Algiers and Tunis
!'17. 070. 90 0. Siam
7H1, 931. 68 7. Haytl
684, 778. 64 8. Hawaii
468, 530.71 9. Dominican Republic
201, 0S0. 34 10. Norway
202, 937.56 11. Uruguay
Oil, 080. 08 12. Montenegro
tt 160. 40
85, 352. 37
08
>. 080.
18, 042.23
084.71
6,
8, 813.82
843.63

Deficiency.
$7, 60S, 391 48
1, 089, 674. 02
353, 685. 12
66, 878. 05
32,911.84
25, 242. 62
13, 030.92
11, 672. 71
10, 067. 65
2, 520. 64
1,351.29
521. 22

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EEPOET OF THE POSTMASTEE-GENEEAL.

Subsidies paid to steamship companies (1885).
Amonnt of sub
sidy paid per
annum.

Countries.

2.
8.
4.
5.

Amount of sub
sidy paid per
annum.

Countries.

$5, 152, 389. 00 6. Belgium

3, 175,819.82
1, 732, 876. 74
1, 472, 879. 49
293, 413. 05

Great Brit lan

Italy
Brazil
Japan

$135,7*4.37
H'7,4.0 ;
39,507.19
35,383.14

STATISTICS OF THE COLLECTION- SERVICE.

Details of this service are given from those countries where it has
reached the highest degree of perfection.
1.Domestic collection service.
Revenue
Number.

Value.

Fees.

(a) BELGIUM.
Articles collected, 1884:
40, 933
1, 410, 086 $66. 760, 732. 00
152,892
217, 176. 00
2, 454, 511
4, 059, 022 66,977,908.00

Total
(il) FllAXCE.
Articles collected, 1883
(C) GERMANY.
Articles collected, 1885

9, 829, 374

19, 383, 253. 50

3, 884, 357

87,580,354.79

$1,580
96,489
556
71,932
170, 617
$257,560.56

2.International collection service. Statistics /ot'1885.

Value <tf collection
Countries.
Received.
Belgium -

Seat

$270, 667 $62,63

477,614 308,535
340,729 423. 67S
5,396.65*
212,730
487, 003
252,774
2,900
20,822
2,673
--> il'
72,840
503,281
Nicholas M. Bell,
Superintendent Foreign Mails,

FOREIGN MAILS

CORRESPONDENCE.

Appendix

1023

A.

Post-office Department,
Office of the Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. C, August 11, 1886.
My Dear Sir: The postmaster at New York transmits to this Department your
favor of the 9th instant, and also the favor of your esteemed manager, Captain Lachlan, of the
in respect
to the scheduling
of your steamers
for are
September,
in
which
you same
say, "date,
We give
our sailings
upon the condition
that if we
appointed
to carry the United States mails we are to be paid adequate compensation for the
service, and we now name the amount we consider to be adequate compensation as
being $3,000 a trip."
This Department has no power or authority to accept such a tender or make any
contract for the payment of any indefinite sum or of any sum exceeding sea and inland
postage ; and the Department would be obliged to decline entering, expressly or im
pliedly, into any such arrangement. I suppose, however, that I know your purpose
to be to enter a sort of protest against the law with a view to appealing to Congress.
The right to apply to Congress is a very sacred one, and this Department would not
desire to interfere with it. But so far as any contract or engagement or understand
ing is concerned, it becomes absolutely necessary that I should be explicit and that
it should be understood if you carry the mails that yon do so without any other ar
rangement of any character than such as the law authorizes the Department to
make.
For Mr. Pearson's instruction I have directed a copy of this letter to be sent to him
Your steamer sails soon, and I shall be obliged if you will advise me of your recogni
tion of the situation and compliance with this request at as early a date as possible.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, yours,
Wm. F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.
H. K. Tiiurber, Esq.,
President United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company, New York City.

United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company,

Office of General Manager,
New York, August 12, 1886.
Dear Sir: I have to acknowledge your esteemed favor (73,028 Brazil) of the 11th
instant, and note the statement that the Department has no power under the law to
make any contract for the payment of any sum exceeding sea and inland postage.
The Government has probably the authority under the law to include as sea and
inland postage the amount of money received by the Government for the registered
mail. Bat be that as it may, for the important purpose of relieving the honorable
Postmaster's Department, and for the equally important purpose of not causing any
inconvenience to the mercantile community in transacting the growing trade with
Brazil, in reference to the conveyance of mail to St. Thomas, Barbadoes, and connec
tions, Para, Maranham, Pernambuco, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, aud connections with
Argentine Republic and Uruguay, this company will continue to convey the United
States mail as it has been doing since June 30, 1885, trusting to the high sense of
honor aud justice of Congress (upon the recommendation of the honorable Postmas
ter-General) to appropriate such amonnt as will be adequate compensation for the
service rendered, which this company is convinced is fully 3,000 a trip, taking into
consideration the arduous and expensive nature of the service and the special good
care and prompt delivery of the United States mails intrusted to our core.
I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
U. S. & Brazil Mail S. S. Co.
By H. K. Thukber, President.
Hon. Wm F. Vilas.
Postmaster-General, Washington, D. C.

1024

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Post-Office Department, Office of Foreign Mails,

Washington, D. ft, June 14, 1887.
Sir: Referring to your letter of the 7th instant to the postmaster at New York,
tendering the services of your steamers Allianca and Advance for the conveyance of
mails for and via Brazil from this country on the 9th and 30th proximo, " on the un
derstanding that said United States mails are transported by this company's steam
ships on the basis of adequate compensation as embodied in this companv's claim in
amount and character for said service presented to Congress, i. ., $3,000 per trip,"
I am directed by the Postmaster-General to inibrm you that, as you have been pre
viously advised, the services of your steamers can not be accepted by this Department
upon said conditions, but only upon, the condition that the said services are rendered
for the maximum compensation allowed by law (Revised Statutes, section 4002), viz :
" If by a United States steamship, anysum not exceeding the sea and inland postage,
and if by a foreign steamship or by a sailing-vessel, any sum not exceeding the seapostage on the mail so transported."
Please advise by wire not later than to-morrow (15th inst.) whether under these
conditions your vessels shall be entered on the foreign-mail steamship schedule of this
Department for the conveyance of mails to Brazil during July.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Nicholas M. Bell,
Superintendent Foreign Mails.
J. M. Lachlan, Esq.,
Manager United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company, New York, N. Y.

Post-Office Department,
Office of the Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. ft, June 20, 1887.
My Dear Sir : I am in receipt of your favorof the 18th instant, in which youstate
in reply to the letter ofthe Superintendent of the Foreign Mails, that the United States
and Brazil Mail Steamship Company will continue to carry the mails of the United
States as it has been doing since the 30th of June, 1885, at the same time expressing
your confidence in the high sense of honor and justice of Congress to appropriate a
greater sum than is now allowed by law in compensation for the service.
In accept ing the service I must again renew, what has been so often reiterated since
the 30th of June, 1885, that the Department would be obliged to refuse to permit the
service of a vessel of your line except upon the distinct understanding that the service
would be rendered, as it has been continually rendered, in accordance with the law, and
without the claim of any agreement or understanding that a? greater sum should be
paid, or that anything was so demandable. Of course the "sacred right of petition"
to Congress must remain unimpaired; nor would this Department presume to antici
pate its action in any case, being content to strive to observe the law as it has been
prescribed.
Recognizing the useful and efficient service you have always rendered and the kind
disposition of your company to co-operate with the Department to serve the public,
this Department will award to you the full measure of compensation allowed by law,
sea and inland postage on the mails conveyed.
Very respectfully, yours,
William F. Vilas,
Postmaster-General.
Capt. J. M. Lachlan,
General Manager United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company, New York.

United States and Brazil Steamship Company,

Office of President,
New York, June , 1?87.
Dear Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed favor to this
company, No. 76825, Sch., etc., and dated June 20, 1687, in which you state, "In
accepting the service, I must again renew what has been so often reiterated since
30th June, 1885, that the Department would be obliged to refuse to pormit the service
of a vessel of your line except upon the dist inct understanding that the service would
be rendered, as it has been continually rendered, in accordance with the law, and
without the claim of any agreement or understanding that a greater sum should be
paid, or that anything was so demandable."

FOREIGN MAILS

CORRESPONDENCE.

1025

In answer to tbo above I must respectfully protest, as on July 27, 1885, in answer
to a telegram from Nicholas M. Bell, esq., Superintendent Foreign Mails (No. 68863),
" Shall make schedule to-day for August sailings; shall I place your line on or leave
it offf Answer," we replied, " Put our steamers on August schedule if yon are pre
pared to pay adequate compensation." You did so place our steamers on the schedule,
and have so continued to do ever since. Each month since that time we have given
the sailings on your request, with the proviso that we should claim greater compen
sation than sea and inland postage. On August 11,1886, you wrote us a letter to
whichvplease refer, with oifr answer of August 12, 1886.
Iu the interview you so kindly accorded, and so patiently listened to the writer on
the 17th day of the present mouth, we went over the matter, and I then stated, as I
think now, that you do not want to prcclndo us from asking that an honorable Gov
ernment should pay a fair and just equivalent for services rendered by loyal citizens,
and that our company should write you a duplicate letter of August 12, 1886, in answer
to your letter of June 14, 1887, which we did on the 18th day of June.
Should wo now accept your letter of the 20th instant without protest, the Govern
ment could, and if so disposed, would say, " Why you have agreed to carry the mails
for sea and inland postage, and make no further demands." Now that, np to this time,
would not be the fact, for as the honorable Postmaster-General is aware, we have
steadily refused to receive the amount tendered for carrying the mail, viz., " sea and
inland postage" as compensation for our services.
Wo have tendered your Department faithful, zealous service. We will continue so
to do, but wo cannot acknowledge that ''sea and inland postage" is a fair and just
pay for the services rendered by our steamers in conveying the mails 5,500 miles, re
ceiving and delivering the samo at seven costly ports, where coal costs us from $6.50
to$ll per ton, as against $3.25 in the United States and about $3.36 in England and
Germany. At the same time wo recognizo tho fact that under the laws as they now
stand, that " sea and inland postage" (unless it may bo that you have the power to
include the registration fee on registered mail matter) is all you can pay.
But relying on the justice of this company's claim that " sea and inland postage"
on the route that mails are carried by the steamers of this company is totally inade
quate pay for the service, this company claims that it is only fair, only just for us
to be left iu such a position that we may exercise the "sacred right of petition," that
justice may bo done in this matter, and this company most respectfully ask the honorablo Postmaster-General not to place us in a position we would bo debarred from
the right of asking Congress that we may be paid adequate compensation for our
services in carrying tho United States mails to the West Indies, Brazil, and the nu
merous connections appertaining thereto, and believing your high sense of honor and
fairness will induce you to accept this letter as it is intended, viz : That we have,
since the 30th of June, 1885, conveyed the United States mails on our route, with the
knowledge that under the present laws you have no power to pay us more than sea
and inland postage, unless you have the power to add the registration fees, but leav
ing us free to apply to Congress for such further payment as is just and right.
I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
H. K. Thurber,
President U. S. * II. M. 8. S. Co.
Hon. Wm. F. Vilas,
Postmaster-General, Washington, D. C.

Post- Office Department,

Office of the Postmaster-General,
Washington, D. C, June 25, 1887.
My Dear Sir : I am in receipt of your favor dated June
, but postmarked Juno
23, and accompanied by your personal note dated Juuo 23. If there remains any op
portunity, after the continual and explicit statements which have been made by mo
and on tho part of tho Department, for any claim that tbo Department has ever ac
ceded to, or recognized any understanding that anything more was claimable of the
United States for tho services rendered by the United States and Brazil Mail Steam
ship Company for transporting tho mail to tho southern continent than simply the
measure of compensation awarded regularly and allowable by law, tho chance for such
a claim is unknown to me, and has been secured without the slightest acquiescence
or consciousness of it on my part. Whatever right you havo to apply to Congress to
pay a greater sum than the law has heretofore allowed for tho services you havo ren
dered, and for which the Department has regularly tendered yon the entire pay which
was admissible or claimable, is a right unsupported by any recognition or assent on
tho part of the Department, but a right, which every one may have to ask for more
than the pay which was stipulated for tho service when he rendered it.
48P M G 87
65

1026

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

I mast not suffer myself inadvertently to be drawn into any false position. I renew
the statement that unless the vessels of the United States and Brazil Line are tend
ered to the Government according to and nnder the law, and with no understanding
expressed or implied that the Department recognizes or assents to anything else by
way ofcompensation, the service of the vessels cannot be accepted, if you mean by
yi hi r " protest " simply that yon regard the law unjust, and that by complying with it
and with t he administration of it by the Department yon do not change yonr view on
that subject, nor the right to represent it hereafter to Congress, I could only disregard
the protest and accept the service under the law.
Very reepectfullv, your obedient servant,
WM, F. VlLAS,
Postmaster-General.
Hon. H. K. Thurber,
President United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company, Xew York, y. T.

United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company,

Office of President,
JiTew York, July I, 1887.
Dear Sir : We are in receipt of your esteemed letter of June 30, in regard to the
conveyance of the mails by our steamers to St. Thomas, Barbadoes, Para, and con
nections of the Amazon, Maranham, Pernambuco, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and con
nections of the River Plate Republics. Wo will continue the conveyance of the mails
on our route, with the knowledge that under the laws as they now stand the honor
able Postmaster-General has no power under the law to pay for the same more than
sea and inland postage, unless you have the power to add the amount received for the
registered mail. At the same time we claim that the amonnt allowed to be paid un
der the law is totally inadequate compensation for this long and costly service, and
shall apply to Congress to make an appropriation to pay us $3,000 a trip for each and
every trip made since the 30th of June, lb85, and shall trust to the sense ofjustice of
the Congress of the United States to pay us this small compensation for the valuable
service performed.
Yours, respectfully,
H. K. Thurber,
President.
Hon. Wm. F. Vilas,
Postmaster-General,

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1027

Appendix B.

Postal Convention between the United States of America and the United
Mexican States.
For the purpose of facilitating the intercourse springing from the friendly relations
existing between the people of the two countries, their closer neighborhood and in
creasing commercial and personal dealings, by better and more intimate postal ar
rangements, the United States of America by William F. Vilas, the Postmaster-General,
thereto duly authorized by law, and the United Mexican States by Matias Romero,
their Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Washington, thereto duly
empowered by the President of the United Mexican States, have agreed upon the fol
lowing articles :
Article 1.
(a) Articles of every kind or nature, which are admitted to the domestic mails of
either country, except as herein prohibited, shall be admitted to the mails exchanged
under this Convention; subject however to such regulations as the Postal Adminis
tration of the country of destination may deem necessary to protect its customs reve
nues. But articles ojther than letters in their usual and ordinary form, must never bo
closed against inspection but must bo so wrapped orenclosed that they may be readily
and thoroughly examined by postmasters or Customs Officers.
The following articles are prohibited admission to the mails exchanged under this
Convention :
Publications which violate the copy-right laws of the country of destination ; pack
ets, except single volumes of printed books, tho weight of which exceeds two kilo
grams ; liquids, poisons, explosive or inflammable substances, fatty substances, those
which easily liquefy, live or dead animals, not dried, insects and reptiles, confections,
pastes, fruits and vegetables which will easily decompose, and substances whick ex
hale a bad odor, lottery tickets or circulars, all obscene and immoral articles, other
articles which may destroy or in any way damage the mails, or injiiro the persons
handling them.
(6) Except as required by the regulations of the country of destination for tho col
lection of its customs duties, all admissible matter mailed in one country for tho other,
or received in one country from the other, whether by land or sea conveyance, shall be
free from any detention or inspection whatever, and shall in the first case be forwarded
by the most speedy means to its destination, and in the latter be promptly delivered
to the respective persons to whom it is addressed, being subject in its transmission
to the laws and regulations of each country respectively.
(c) The classification of, and the rates of postage and the registration fee to bo levied
and collected upon mail-matter originating in either country and addressed to the
other, shall be in accordance with the domestic laws and regulations of the country
of origin ; provided that the rates of postage and registration fees so levied shall not
exceed in either country the minimum rates of postage and registration fee prescribed
for articles of a like nature by Articles 5 and C of the Universal Postal Union Con
vention of Paris of June 1878, as amended by the Additional Act of Lisbon of March
21, 1886.
Article 2.
(a) Each Administration shall retain to its own use the whole of the postages and
registration fees it collects on postal articles exchanged with the other, including de
ficient postage. Consequently, there , will be no postage accounts between the two
countries.
(6) Full prepayment of postage shall be required in both countries upon correspond
ence of all kinds, except letters upon which prepayment of at least one full rate shall
be compulsory. Payment of postage and registration fees shall be certified by affix
ing the appropriate stamps of the country of origin.

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(o) Eiicli insufficiently prepaid letter t> hull have stamped on its cover the capital
letter T, and shall havo indicated plainly thereon, in ligures, on the upper lett-hand
corner of the address, by the postal officials of the country of origin, the amount of
the deficient postage, and only the amount so indicated shall he collected of address
ees on dolivery, except in cases of obvious error.
Article 3.
No postage charges shall be levied in either country on fully prepaid correspond
ence originating in the other, nor shall any charge be made in the country of desti
nation upon official correspondence which under the postal regulations of the coun
try of origin is entitled to freedom from postage ; but the country of destination will
receive, forward, and deliver the same free of charge.
Article 4.
In case any correspondence is tendered for mailing in either country obviously with
the intention to evade the higher postage rates applicable to it in the other country,
it shall be refused, unless payment be made of such higher rates.
Article 5.
(a) Exchanges of mails under this convention, whether by sea or overland, shall be
effected through the post-offices of both countries already designated as exchange
post-offices, or through such other as may bo hereafter agreed upon, under such regu
lations relative to the details of the exchanges as may be mutually determined to be
essential to the security and expedition of t he mails and the protection of the customs
revenues.
(6) Each country shall provide for and bear the expense of the couveyance of its
mails to the other ; or if by agreement the conveyance in both directions in overland
exchanges, other than by railway, is provided by one of them, the expense of trans
portation shall be shared between them in proportion to the distance traveled over
the territory of each.
Article 6.
() The United States of America and the United Mexican States each grants to
the other, free of any charges, detention, or examination whatsoever, the trausit
across its territory, or by means of maritime services subsidized by either country to
ply between the ports of tho two countries, of closed mails made up by auy author
ized exchange office of either country, addressed to any other exchange office of tho
same country, or to auy exchange office of tho other country orof aforeigu country ;
and a mail agent of either couutry shall bo permitted to accompany tho closed mails
in transit across the t.rritovy of the other, but his transportation and other expenses
shall be paid by the couutry to which the closed mails belong.
(6) But correspondence forwarded from either couutry to tho other, iu open mail for
despatch to countries beyond, shall be liable for Mexican or United States transit to
the following rates, viz :
For maritime transit, five francs per kilogram of letters and postcards, and fifty
centimes per kilogram of other articles.
For territorial trausit, two francs per kilogram of letters aud post cards, and
twenty-five centimes per kilogram of other articles.
And settlements therefor shall bo made according to Articles 4 aud 12 of the Uni
versal Postal Union Convention', as amended by tho Additional Act of Lisbon.
Article 7.
(a) Any packet of mailable correspondence may be registered upon payment of the
rate of postage and tho regist ration feo applicable thereto in the country of origin.
(6) An acknowledgment of tho delivery of a registered article shall be returned to
the sender when requested ; hut either couutry may require of the sender prepayment
of a fee therefor not exceeding live cents.
Article 8.
(a) Overland exchanges cf ordinary international correspondence may be effected
without the use of letter-bills, but registered correspondence must bo accompanied
by a descriptive list thereof, by means of which tho registered articles may be identi
fied for the purpose of acknowledgment by tho receiving offices.

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POSTAL CONVENTION WITH MEXICO. 1029

(!<) If a registered article advised shall not he fouud in the mails hy the receiving
office its abseuce shall be Immediately reported by the receiving to the sending
office.
Article 9.
Ordinary and registered exchanges, unless the latter be made in through registered
pouches, shall be effected in properly sealed sacks.
Article 10.

i
(a) All registered articles, ordinaiy letters, postal cards, and other manuscript mat
ter, business or commercial papers, books (bound or stitched), proofs of printing, en
gravings, photographs, drawings, maps, and other articles manifestly of value to the
sender, which are not delivered from any cause, shall be reciprocally returned monthly
without charge, through the cential administrations of the two countries, in special
packets or sacks marked " Rebuts," after the expiration of the period fortheir reten
tion required by the laws or regulations of the country of destination ; the returned
registered articles to be accompanied by a descriptive list, and the special packets or
sacks used for returning undelivered matter to be forwarded under registration when
registered articles are returned in them.
(6) Fully prepaid letters which bear requests by the senders for their return in case
of non-delivery by a certain date, or within a specified time, shall be reciprocally re
turned, without charge, directly to the despatching exchange office, at the expiration
of the period for their retention indicated in the requests.
(c) Fully prepaid letters bearing on the covers the business cards, the names and
addresses of the senders, or designation of placeB to which they may be returned, as
post-office box, street and number, &c, withont requests for their return in case of
non-delivery within a specified time, shall bo reciprocally returned without charge
directly to the despatching exchange office, at the expiration of thirty days from the
date of their receipt at the office of destination.
Article 11.
The sender of any article of admissible matter may cause its return, or the address
to be changed, before its delivery to the addressee. The request therefor must be
made by the Post-Office Department of the country of origin, at the cost of the sender.
Article 12.
All matters connected with the exchange of mails between the two countries, which
are not herein provided for, shall bo governed by the provisions of the Universal
Postal Uuion Convention aud Regulations now in force, or which may hereafter be
enacted, for the governance of such matters in the exchanges of mails between coun
tries of the Universal Postal Union generally; so far as the articles of such Universal
Postal Union Convention shall be obligator}- upon both of the contracting parlies.
Article 13.
The Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the Director-General
of Posts of the United Mexican States, shall have authority to jointly make such fur
ther regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry out the pres
ent Convention from time to time ; and may by agreement prescribe conditions for
the admission to the mails of any of the articles prohibited by Article 1.
Article 14.
In case of the misfortune of war between the two nations, the mail-service of the
two post-offices shall continue, without impediment or molestation, until six weeks
after a notification shall have been made on the part of either of the two Govern
ments and delivered to the other, that the service is to be discontinued ; and in such
case the mail-packets of the two countriesshall be permitted to return freely and under
special protection to their respective ports.
Article 15.
This Convention abrogates the special postal convention between the two coun
tries sigued at the city of Mexico, December 11, 1861. It shall be ratified by the
contracting countries in accordance with their respective laws, and its ratification

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bLuII be exchanged at the city of Washington as early as possible, not later than
three months from this date. It shall take effect on the 1st day of July, 1837, and
shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, or annulled at the in
stance of the Post-Offlce Department of either country, upon six months previous
notice given to the other.
Done in duplicate and signed at Washington the fourth day of April, one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-seven.
[seal.]
Wm. F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.
[seal.]
M. Romero,
Envoi/ Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
from theUniied Mexican States to the United States of America.
The foregoing Convention between the United States of America and the United
Mexican States has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and
is hereby approved and ratified.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be here
unto affixed.
[seal.]
Grover Cleveland
By the President :
T. F. Bayard,
Secretary of State,
Washington, June 21, 1887.
The undersigned, William F. Vilas, Postmaster General of the United States of
America, and Matias Romero, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of
the United Mexican States at Washington, having met together for the purpose of ex
changing the ratifications of the Postal Convention, concluded between the United
States of America and the United Mexican States and signed at Washington April
4th 1887, and having carefully compared the ratifications of said Convention and
found them exactly conformable to each other, the exchange took place this day in
the usual form.
In witness whereof, they have signed the present protocol of exchange and have
affixed thereto the seals of their arms.
Done at Washington this twenty-first day of June, one thousand eight hundred
and eighty-seven
[seal.]
Wm. F. Vilas
Postmaster General.
[seal.]
M. Romero
Enroy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
from the I'nittd Mexican States to the United States of America

REPORT
OF THE

TOPOGRAPHER OF THE POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT

FOR

18 8 7.

1031

REPORT
OF THE
TOPOGRAPHER OF THE POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Post-Offioe Department, Topographer's Office,

Washington, D. C, August 31, 1887.
Sir : In connection with the above brauch of the Post-Office Depart
ment, I have the honor to submit the following report of operations
during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887. The production of succes
sive editions of the post-route maps during the past year has con
tinued to be satisfactory. These editions are furnished under contract
bi-mouthly, the lithographic stones, before the printing of each edition,
being brought up according to the corrected sheets prepared by the
draughtsmen of this office. The lithographic stones, 38 in all, are the
property of the Post-Office Department. During the fiscal year ending
Juno 30,1887, the contract was held by A. Hoen & Co., Baltimore, Md.
On the 13th of April, 1887, proposals were issued, inviting bids for the
' reproducing and furnishing post-route maps" during the current fiscal
year. Two bids were received : (1) Julius Bien & Co., of New York City,
$15,000 ; (2) A. Hoen & Co., of Baltimore, Md., $14,500. The latter, be
ing the lowest bidder, was awarded the contract for the fiscal vear end
ing June 30, 1888.
During the year six editions are received, issued every second
month. An edition numbers 2,500 sheets, which, when placed in the
order of their respective States and junction lines, form 955 separate
and distinct post-route maps, exhibiting the mail service of the country.
Accompanying the bi-monthly issue the contractor supplies the Topog
rapher with a series of sheets, the latter used as correction sheets, and
from time to time, pending the final issue, are interchanged with the
lithographer for proof-readings.
In order to provide for any unforeseen mishap to the lithographic
stones the contractor immediately after the printing of each edition has
to deposit two copies each of twenty-five maps with the Safe Deposit
and Trust Company, Baltimore, Md. An occurrence recently took place
showing the utility of this proviso in the contract. Two of the litho
graphic stones were badly broken up. Contractor furnished new ones
and reproduced the work from the sheets in the Safe Deposit.
During the year there have been received from the contractor 5,730
post-route maps, which were available for sale and distribution, less 240
sheets, used by draughtsmen as samples.
, During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887, the sales of maps as au
thorized by law were as follows : 27G post-route maps, backed with cot
ton and trimmed with strip and rollers ; 423 post-route maps, made up of
sheets unmounted. The proceeds from the sales of the latter amounted
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

to the sum of $2,291. Fiscal year ending June 30, 188G, the sales of maps
realized 82,252.
During the year the distribution of the post-route maps, less the sales,
was 1,127 maps backed with cotton and trimmed with strip and rollers ;
2,973 maps made up of sheets. For the detailed distribution of the lat
ter I respectfully refer you to the tabular statement accompanying this
report. Available (to date) for sale and distribution, 955 maps in
sheets. All post route sheets, after a time, becoming unreliable and ob
solete, are consigned to Mr. Perry 0. Smith, superintendent and dis
bursing clerk.
Tbe effective force engaged in this branch of the service number 24
employes, and are engaged as follows :
Topographer (in charge)
1
Skilled and efficient draughtsmen preparing sheets for lithographer
8
Draughtsmen engaged in tho preparation of new maps
2
Projector and compiler of new maps
1
Chief assistant and computerof mileage distances
1
Filling in detail work on previous oditions (females)
4
In charge of color routes, and examiner (female)
1
General clerk ( female)
1
Map mounters
2
Office messenger
1
Watchmen

2
The latter are detailed for duty (alternately), day and night, and at
tend to the general cleaning up of the office rooms.
Renewals of the following maps have been attended to :
Kansas and Nebraska in four sheets, pbotolithographed.
Kentucky and Tennesseein four sheets, will shortly be ready for lithog
rapher.
Texas in four sheets, drawings well advanced towards completion.
California in four sheets, under construction.
Maps, on an enlarged scale, of the environs of New York City and
Philadelphia.
Twenty-six thousand four hundred special lithographic sheets (in
black), showing the railway system with all necessary side connections,
were delivered to tho General Superintendent of the Railway Mail
Service for distribution.
The principal operations as carried on in this office primarily refer to
the keeping up of a series of map sheets for the guidance of the lithog
rapher; in fact, from day to day a graphic exhibit is kept up of all postoffices established, changed, and discontinued, with their attendant and
contiguous "star changes, " as well as the extension of additional and
changed railway service.
In addition to the above, 300 maps, used for daily reference at the
headquarters of the Department, are monthly revised, corrected, and
fully brought up in every essential detail.
To insure accuracy in the delineation of post-offices, circular queries
and location papers are daily sent to postmasters, and, when advised
by the railway adjustment division, concerning additional aud changed
railway service, special tracings are made of the immediate surrounding
country and sent to superintendents or chief engineers, requesting that
the correct course of their line or branch be laid down on the tracing
and returned to this office. Generally, the officers addressed have cheer
fully replied, in many cases sending special tracings of their surveys,
made under their immediate direction. The calls for certificates of dis
tances by post-routes required in the settlement of mileage accounts by
officers of the public service aud Secoud Auditor of the Treasury, have

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1035

been numerous, and in all cases have been promptly and accurately re
plied to.
I respectfully beg leave to refer to the present condition of certain
lithographic stones, the property of the Post-Office Department. In
the topographer's report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1886, refer
ence is therein made to the States of Maine, New England, and New
York. On the 4th of April, 1887, 1 had the honor of reporting to you
the result of a general inspection of the said lithographic stones, aud
now, accompanying my yearly report, 1 beg to submit the lithographic
contractor's report to me directly referring to the now existing condition
of the stones. In 1883 the copper-plate impressions were superseded
by prints from lithographic stones. Owing to the numerous and oft-re
peated erasures and re-erasures of names, figures, aud lines, the working
faces of the stones are yearly becoming more and more deteriorated ; es
pecially is this the case with the stones representing on their faces Maine,
New England, and New York. Ho.vever, during the current year, it is
expected the stones, with careful erasures aud touching up the prints,
shall be made to work satisfactorily ; hence, it is respectfully recom
mended that during the next fiscal year four lithographic stones be
purchased, the copper plates (now in the vaults of the Department build
ing) brought up and corrected to the existing state of the service, new
transfers taken and transferred to the stones. The estimate submitted
embodies (in detail) the cost for this class of work.
I respectfully submit that, in the appropriation bill, the usual proviso
be inserted that the Postmaster-General may authorize the sale of postroute maps to the public at cost, the proceeds to be used as a further
appropriation for the preparation and publication of post-route maps.
I have found the employes of this office to be steady and attentive totheir respective duties.
I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
David Enright,
Topographer Post-Office Department.
JJon. William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General, Washington, D. C.

Detailed statement of the distribution ofpost-route maps during thefiscal year ending June
30, 1887.

-- - _

Officers and clerks of the Post-Office

Department in Washington
Postmasters
The Railway Mall Service (besides
special sheets 21, 400)
Post-office inspectors.......
...
United States Senators
Members of the House of Repre
sentatives
"War Department

1 11.
238J
99
54}
120
33

To whom furnished.

Interior Department
4
59I Treasury Department
6
3t>
,
U8 Railway officers
27
33
Newspaper editors
3
14
Miscellaneous, including
State and municipal authorities
36
57
Purchasers of maps
276
423
US
Total
1,403| 3,39ft
33

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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE OPERATIONS OK THE TOPOGRAPHER'S OFFICE, POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JCNE 30, 1887.
Number of sheets corrected aud brought up (every two mouths) for lithog
rapher
Number of maps kept up in detail (monthly) for reference at the headquarters
of the Department
Number of post-offices established, their relative position plotted on maps
Number of post-offices changed, their relative position plotted on maps
Number of post-offices discontinued, characteristically marked on maps
Number of star-service changes plotted on maps
Number of railway tracings made in the office and sont ont
Number of miles railway extension, plotted on maps
Number of new counties sought out, their boundaries and local names laid
down on maps

Pott-route maps.
Distributed duriug the year, free and by sale :
Mounted
In sheets
Official letters sent out.
Letters to railway officers, with prepared tracings inclosed
Circular queries for location of post-offices sent to postmasters
Certificates of post-route distances (letters 817, telegrams 191)
Miscellaneous letters, referring to the work
Letters received.
Answers from postmasters to location queries
Requests for certificates of post-route distances (letters 817, telegrams 121) . ..
Miscellaneous letters (including returns and tracings from railway officers). ..

240
300
3, 000
1, 109
1,267
7, 514
212
7, 587
75

1,403
3, 396
201
1,653
938
2, 397
1,226
938
2,772

Establishments, and changes in post-offices.

Reported from appointment office daily, and entered in duplicate, by States, for
use of draughtsmen and for general reference.
Reports of changes in service received.
Monthly reports from corresponding clerks of contract office, taken directly
from books of record
150
Special reports from railway-adjustment division of contract office, concerning
additional and changed railway service
342
Daily roports (printed bulletins)
304
All the items reported have been promptly transferred to the working maps, sam
ple sheets, and to tho correction sheets for the printer, and 300 maps in use at head
quarters of the Department.
Baltimore, Md., August 2C, 1887.
Sir: We beg to say that the post- route maps of Maine, New England, and New
York should be renewed by new transfers from the copper-plates. The transfers have
been very much worn, and although they have been touched up from time to time in
lieu of making new transfers on account of- the condition of the copper-plates, we
think if they are used for the present fiscal year it will be all that can be expected
from them. This is also the case with Nos. 7 and 11 of the copper-plates. Nos. 18
and 19, photo-lithograph maps, should certainly bo made over during the next fiscal
year. The latter will require considerable work to keep them in good shape for the
presont year.
The remaining stones are all in good condition,. and we judge with proper care will
last through the next fiscal year.
Verv respectfully,
A. Hoen & Co.
Mr. David Enright,
Topographer P. O. D., Washington, D. C.

ANNUAL

REPORT

OF THE

AUDITOR OF

THE

TREASURY

FOR THE

POST-OFFICE

DEPARTMENT

FOR TUB
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1887.

1037

REPORT
OF "THE
AUDITOR OF THE TREASURY FOR THE POST-OFFICE
DEPARTMENT.

Office of the Auditor of the Treasury

for the Post-Office Department,
Washington, D. C, November 12, 1887.
Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith the annual report of re
ceipts and expenditures of the Post-Office Department, as shown by the
accounts of this office for the fiscal year ended June 30, 18S7. All ex
penditures on account of service of last and prior fiscal years are stated
to September 30 of current year, as in former reports.
revenue account of the post-office department.
Service of thefttcal year 1887.
Postal revenneB of the year ended June 30, 1887
Expended to September 30, 1887
Excess of expenditures over all reven ues
Amount placed with the Treasurer to tho credit of the Department,
being grants from the General Treasury in aid of the postal reve
nues under section 2 of the act approved June 30, 1886. (Statutes,
vol. 24, page 92)
Amount of balances due late postmasters on accounts
closed by " suspense "
$24, 557. 02
Amount of balances due from late postmasters charged
to " bad debt" and "compromise" accounts
990.22
Net gain by "suspense "
Excess of receipts over all expenditures

$48, 837, 609. 39

52, 391, 677. 43
3, 554, 063. 04

4, 279, 3C0. 93

23, 55c. 80
748, 825. 74

Service of the fiscal year 1886.

Amount placed with the Treasurer to the credit of tho Department,
being grants from tho General Treasury in aid of the postal revenues
under section 2 of the act approved March 3, 1-85. (Statutes, vol.
23, page 387)
Expended from October 1, 1886, to September 30, 1887

466, 304. 67
211, 831. fO

Serrice of the fecal year 1885.

Expended from October 1, 1886, to September 30, 1887

26,811.99
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Service / the fiscal year 1534 and prior years {claims).

Expeuded from October 1, 1880. to September 30, 1337 (claims), com

pensation of postmasters readjusted and allowed under act March
3,1883

$375,823.47

GENERAL REVENUE ACCOUNT.

Postal revenues for the year ended June 30, 1887
f48, 837, 609. 39
Expenditures for tho service of 1887
$52, 391, 677. 43
Expenditures for the service of 1886
211,881.50
Expenditures for the service of 1885
26,811.99
Expenditures for tho service of 1884, and prior years,
for salaries of postmasters readjusted under act of
March 3, 1883
375,823.47
Total expenditures to September 30, le87
Excess of expenditures over revenues
Amount duo late postmasters on accouuts closed by
suspense
.^.
Amount of balances due from late postmaster^ and
charged to bad debt and cotnpnraiso accounts .. .

53, 006, 194. 39

4, 168,585.00
$24, 557. 02
990.22

Net gain by suspense

Excess of expenditures
Grants from the General Treasury :
Under act of June 30, 1886, for 1887
Under act of March 3, 1885, for 18%
Additional amount placed in the Treasury on account
of 1878 :
Under an act approved February 23, 1887 (private
No. 162), for tho relief of Francis M. Bell, post
master, Tyrone, Pa., (Statutes, vol. 24," chapter
241, page 917)

23, 566. 80
4, 145,018.20
?4, 279, 3S6. 98
466, 304. 67

525.41

Total grants

4, 746, 167. 06

Excess of grants over expenditures

The balance standing to tho credit of tho general revenue account
September 30, 1886

601,143.86
3, 477, 007. 96

Tho balance standing to the credit of the general revenue account

September 30, 1887

4, 078, 156, 82

POSTMASTERS' QUARTERLY ACCOUNTS CURRENT.

The net revenues of tho Department from postages, being aggreg.it
revenues at post offices for the fiscal year, less the compensation of
postmasters and clerks, and the contingent ofiico expenses, were :
For tho quarter ended September 30, 1886
$6,557, 194. 10
For the quarter ended December 31, 1886
7,821, 076.34
For the quarter ended March 31, 1837
8, 196, 357. 07
For tho quarter oujled June 30, 1887
7, 368, 448. 98
Total
29,943,076.49
The number of quarterly returns of postmasters received and audited,
on which tho above sum was found due the United States, was
For the quarter ended September 30, 1886
53, 913
For tho quarter ended December 31, 1886
54,451
For tho quarter ended March 31, 18s7
55,096
For the quarter ended June 30, 1887
55,228
Total

218,688

AUDITOR

GENERAL REVENUE ACCOUNT.

1041

STAMPS SOLD.
The amount of stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and
letter-sheets, and postal cards sold, was :
For the quarter ended September 30, 1886
$10, 328, 491. 33
For the quarter ended December 31, 1886
11, 682, 225. 30
For the quarter ended March 31, 1887
12,275,723. 10
For the qnarter ended June 30, 1RS7
11, 384, 543. 99
Total

45,670,983.84
LETTER POSTAGES.

The nmount of postage paid in money was

$93, 777. 87
Included in tho above amount aro the following suiiih paid
by foreign countries in the adjustment of their accounts :
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
$39,490.20
Kingdom of Spain

3,629.44
Kingdom of the Netherlands
,
28.44
Kingdom of Italy
1,981.16
Empire of Germany
-50
Empiro of Japan
4,304.71
Empire of Turkey
9-58
Dominion of Canada
26, 798. 50
United States of Colombia
1, 600. 00
Republic of Honduras
481. 71
Republic of Chili
3,673.08
Republic of Peru
1,483.91
Republic of Uruguay
61. 88
Republic of Hayti
35.62
Republic of Ecuador
237.73
Republic of Venezuela
692. 49
Swiss Republic
168. 47
Postal administration of Now South Wales
898.76
Postal administration of Bahamas
193.53
Postal administration of Nicaragua
2.06
Postal administration of St. Lucia
5. 49
Postal administration of Hawaii
2, 029. 90
Postal administration of Victoria
443.81
Postal administration of New Zealand
3, 828. 45
Postal administration Curacoa
542.31
Postal administration of Hong-Koug
315.22
Postal administration of Turk's Island
2.68
Postal administration of Jamaica
234. 55
Postal administration of Costa Rica
244. 65
Postal administration of Queensland
212. 33
Postal administration of St. Vincent
2.21
Postal administration of Grenada
.38
Postal administration of Straits Settlement
3. 61
93,627.36
Balance collected by postmasters

150. 51

The following balances were paid and charged to the appropriation

for balances due foreign countries :
Service of 1887 :
Kingdom of Great Britain
$15. 016. 51
Kingdom of Belgium
13, 513. 25
Kingdom of Denmark
6, 293. 40
Kingdom of Norway
464. 97
Empire of Germany
9,147.40
Republic of Uruguay
757.98
Repnblic of Franco
5,844.52
Swiss Republic

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International Bureau, Berne, Switzerland
670.53
Kingdom of Sweden
li 592. 90
48P M G 87
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REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Bulgaria
Rouinania
Trinidad
Barbadoea
St. Thomas
Dominion of Canada

$108.41
324.44
11.75
242.88
216. 4367.76

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Total for 1887

Service of previous years :
Empire of Germany
Empire of Austria
Empire of Brazil
Kingdom of Belgium
Kingdom of Norway
Kingdom of Sweden
Kingdom of Denmark
Dominion of Canada
British Guiana
Barbadoes
St. Kitts
Bermudas
Roumauia
Newfoundland

$54, 286, 86

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$3, 002. 40
122.83
1,456.64
4,466.79
153.70
530. 97
2, 078. 30
22.26
6.32
37. 06
9.91
638.90
107.24
913.70

Total previous years

13,547.02

Aggregate amount paid

67,833.88

MAIL TRANSPORTATION.
The amount charged to " transportation accrued" and placed to the
credit of mail contractors ami others lor mail transportation during the
fiscal year was:
For the regular supply of mail routes
$23, 881, 675. 78
For the supply of special offices
46, 059. 97
For the supply of mail-ruesseuger offices
830, 042. 01
For the salaries of railway postal clerks
4,830,413.07
For the salaries and expenses of the superintendeuts of the railway
Dial] service
48,344.24
Total

29,636,535.07
POREION-MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

New York, Great Britain, and Ireland, and countries be

yond, via Great Britain
$158,228. 10
New York, Great Britain, and Germany, and countries be
yond
142,075.14
Philadelphia, Great Britain, and Ireland

165.3b
Boston, Great Britain, and Ireland
1, 115. 84
Post-ofiico department of Cauada ; English mail
167.34
New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, Key West,
New Orleans, and San Francisco, West Indies, Central
and South America, Mexico, etc
55,419.00
New York and Newfoundland
6. 98
Boston and Nova Scotia
376. 48
Portland and New Brunswick
04. 02
Upper Pacific coast ; local mail
1, 817. 10
San Francisco, China, Japan, Farther India, Australia,
and South Si a Islands
38, 281 . 1 1
Expenses of Government mail-agent at Panama
840.00
Expenses of Government mail-agent at Shanghai
2, 645, 00
Total foreign mail
Total " transportation accrned"

402,201. 49

30, 038, 736. 56

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MAIL TRANSPORTATION.

1043

Tho amount credited to " transportation accrued" and

charged to mail contractors for over credits, being for
fines and deductions, was
$255,606.37
The amount, of lines and deductions remitted was
38, 723. 63
Net amount of fines and deductions
Net amount of " transportation accrued "
The amount paid during the year was
Excess of " transportation accrued"

$216,882.74
29, 821, 853. 82
28, 135, 767. 81
1, 686, 086. 01

PACIFIC RAILROAD SERVICE.

Included in the above amount of " transportation accrued" are the
following balances for the transportation of the mails over Pacific rail
roads, which have been certified to the Register of the Treasury. The
amount is not charged to the appropriation for " inland transportation
railroads," and is not, therefore, included in the total of transportation
paid :
Regular service, 1887 :
Union Pacific Railway Company (old U. P. R. R. line),
aided
,
$422,338.09
Union Pacific Railway Company (old Kans. Pac. line),
aided portion
70, 064. 83
Lines operated, leased, or controlled by Union Pacific Rail
way Company, non-aided
307,923.91
Central Pacfic Railroad Company, aided portion
275, 084. 39
Sioux City and Pacitio Railroad Company, aided portion. 12, 446. 90
Lines operated, leased, or controlled by Sionx City aud
Pacific Railroad Company, non-aided
906.59
Use of postal cars, 1 887 :
08?' 764- 71
Union Pacific Railway Company (old U. P. R. R. line),
aided
58,922.39
Lines operated, leased, or controlled by Union Pacific Rail
way Company, non-aided
44.54
Central Pacific Railroad Compauy, aided
37,407.72
Sioux City and Pacific Railroad Company, aided
1,728.64
Lines operated, leased, or controlled by Sioux City and
Pacific Railroad Compauy, non aided
159. 33
Regular service previous years :

Union Pacific Railway Company (old U. P. R. R. line),

aided
480. 77
Lines leased, operated, or controlled by Union Pacific Rail
way Company, non-aided
455.13
935. 90
Total Pacific railroads, services not paid
1, 187, 963. 23
STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS TO AND COLLECTIONS FROM LATE POST
MASTERS.
Amount collected during the year from late postmasters.. $148, 892. 66
Amount charged to suspense
1, 272. 82
Amount charged to bad and compromise debts
4, 859. 09
$155,024.57
Amount paid during the year to late postmasters
320, 950. 68
Amount credited to suspense
25, 829. 84
Amount credited to bad and compromise debts
3, 868. 87
356, 649. 39
Amount remaining due postmasters becoming late during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1887
90, 000. 55
STATEMENT OF P08TAL ACCOUNTS OF LATE POSTMASTERS IN SUIT ON JUNE 30, 1887
AmonntVf postal accounts of late postmasters in anit on
Juue30, 1886
$220,774.09
Amount of postal accounts of late postmasters submitted
for suit during the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887
22,895.77
$243,(509.86

1044

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Amount of postal accounts of late postmasters collected

during the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887
Amount of postal accounts of late postmasters otherwise
settled during the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887

(3,552. 85
1, 414. 13
$4,966.1(8

Balance of postal accounts of late postmasters remaining in suit

on June 30, 1887

238, 702. 88

Amount of interest and costs collected in suits against late postmasters

and sureties on postal accounts during tho fiscal year ended June 30,
1887
.'
1,114.71
The tables accompanying this report, numbered as follows, show in
detail the transactions of the fiscal year :
No. 1.Statement exhibiting quarterly tho receipts of the Post-Office Department
under their several heads for tho fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887.
No. 2.Statement exhibiting quarterly the expenditures of the Post-Office De
partment under their several heads for the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887.
No. 3.Statement by States of tho postal receipts and expenditure* of the United
States for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
No, 4.Statement showing the condition of the account with each item of the ap
propriation for the service of the Post-Otlico Department for the fiscal yeur ended
June 30, 1887.
No. 5.Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office
Department during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, and charged to " miscellane
ous items, office of the Postmaster General."
No. (>.Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office De
partment during the fiscal year ended June 30, l>-87, and charged to " miscellaneous
expenses, office of the First Assistant Postmaster-General."
No. 7.Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office De
partment during the fiscal year ended June 30, l!587, and charged to " miscellaneous
items. Second Assistant Postmaster-General."
No. 8.Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office De
partment during the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887, and charged to " miscellaneous
items, office of the Third Assistant Postmaster-General."
No. 9. Comparative statement of the receipts and expenditures of tho Post-Office
Department from July 1, 1836, to June 30, 1887.
No. 10.Gross receipts, expenses, and net revenue of Presidential post-offices for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
No. 11.Statement showing the transactions of the money-order offices of the
United States for the fiscal year euded June 30, 1887.
No. 12.Statement showing tho number and amount of international money-orders
issued, paid, and repaid and fees collected during the fiscal year euded June 30, 1887.
No. 13.Statement showing the receipts and disbursements of the money-order
offices of the United States during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
No. 14.Statement showing the transfers to and from the money-order account dur
ing the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
No. 15.Statement showing the money-order transactions with the Assistant United
States Treasurer at Now York, N. Y., during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
No. 16. Statement showing the revenue which accrued on money-order and postal
note transactions for the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 18S7.
No. 17.Recapitulation of net revenue for tho fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
No. 18.Statement of assets and liabilities June 30, 1887.
No. 19.Statement showing the principal international money-order transactions
during the fiscal year ended Juno 30, 1887.
No. 20.Weight of letters, newspapers, etc., sent by sea from the United States to
European countries during the fiecul year ended June 30, 1887.
No. 21.Weight of letters, newspapers, etc., sent by sea from the United States to
countries and colonies other than European of the Universal Postal Union during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
No. 22.Weights of retransported foreign closed mails and cost of carriage of same
by steamship companies.
Very respectfully,
D. McCONYILLE,
Auditor.
Hon. William F. Vilas,
Postmaster- General.

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No. 1.Statement exhibiting quarterly the receipts of the Post-Office Department under
their several heads for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Accounts.

Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
ended Sept. ended Dec. ended Mar. ended June Aggregate.
30, 1887.
31, 1886.
31, 1887.
30, 1880.

$93,777.87
$39,726. 14
$3, 704. 82 $18, 068. 25 $32,278.66
Box-rents and branoh offices . . 524, 931. 96 630,407.90 545,629.52 657, 530. 54 2,168,499.98
19, 433. 56
6,803.00
2,701.00
4,897.39
6, 032. 17
Fines and penalties
Postage-stamps, stamped en
velopes and wrappers, and
10,328,491.33 11,682,225.36 12,275,723.16 11,384, 543.99 45,670,983.84
postal cards
10, 976. 35
2, 142. 69
5, 108, 97
1, 897. 09
1, 827, 60
Revenue from money-order
719,335.45
152,731.21 209, 113. 87 179, 316. 05 178, 174. 32
104, 602. 34
7, 250. 67 128,961.13
8,047.76
20, 342. 78
11,072,948.41 12,444,640.91 13,033,087.74 12,286,332.33 48,837,609.39

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1050

KKPOHT OF THE POSTMASTEE-GENEEAL.

No. 4.Statement showing the condition of the account with each item of the appropriation
for the service of the Potl-Ofiot Dipartment for the fiscal year ended June 'AO, 1687.

Title of appropriation.

Amount ppropi iated,

including
Balance un Excess of
special acts Expended. expended. expendi
tures.
and <lellcieacies.

Mail depredations and post-office inspectors, in

$2ni>, (ion. oo
cluding Tecs to counsel
20, 000. 00
Advertising
1, 500. 00
Miscellaneous, ollice of the Postmaster-General
11, 700,000.00
Compensation of postmasters
5,
150,
000. 00
Compensation of clerks in post-office
Payment to letter-carriers, and the incidental
expenses of tlio free-delivery system
4, BSS, 531.25
30, 000. 00
Wrapping-paper
Twine
80, 000. 00
Marking anil rating stamps
30, 000. 00
10,000.00
Letto '
495, 000. 00
Kent, light, and fuel for post-oihee
25,000.00
Office furniture

Stationary
55, 0l)0. 00
Miscellaneous and incidental items, office of
70, 000. 00
First Assistant Postmtuitcr-deueral
15, 505, 432. 00
Inland mail transportation, railroad routes
Inland mail transports! ion, steamboat routes ... 575, 000. 00
5, 850, 000. 00
Inland mail transportation, star routes
1, 808, 000. 00
Kailway |K>st-oftico car service.
Necessary and special facilities on trunk lines,
railroads
291,000.00
Compensation of railway post-offlco clerks
4, 800, 000. 00
Will, 000. (10
Compensation of mail-mi-sacngcrs
Mnil h>cks aud keys
20, 000. 00
Mail-liags and catches
200, 000. (JO
Miscellaneous items, office id' Second Assistant
l'nstmaslcr-Getieral
1, 000. 00
11(1, 71,0.00
Postage stamps
Postage-stamp agency
8, 100. 00
Stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers. .. 583, 5(i0. 00
Stamped-envelope agency
10,000. 00
188, 000. 00
Postal cards
10, 300.00
Postal-card agency
Registered-package envelopes, locks and seals,
and post-office and dead letter envelopes
07, 200. 00
Sliip, steam-istat. and way letters
2, 000. 00
Engraving, binding, and printing drafts aud
warrants
2, 000. 00
Miscellaneous Item*, office of Third Assistant
1,000. 00
Postmaster-General
375, 00(1. 00
Transportation of foreign mails
Balances duo fori ign countries
100, 000. 00
92, 720. 42
Special-delivery service
Totals
54,458,580.67

107, 706. 08
12, 554. 75
106. 00
11,929,481.41
5, 385, 812. 74
4, 618,682.05
29,971.82
65, 160. 70
21,005.48
1,091.62
471,333. 23
20, 470. 88
45, 092. 43
57. 77:.. Ill
14,707,281.94
421,370.24
5,119,849.30
1,713,391.92
285, 372. 81
4, 093, 381. 91
825, 338. 17
19,522.00
245, 798. 33
186.90
116, 700. 00
7, 522. 40
583, 500. 00
15, 015. 07
182, 146. 27
0, 970. 80
07, 200. 00
1,505.58
1,9.">0. 50
114.75
369,981.52
54.288 86
82, 720. 42
52, 391, 677. 43

12, 293. 92
7, 445. 25
1,394.00
J220,4sl.41
235, 812. 74
309, 849. 20
28. 18
14, 839. 21
K. !i94. 52
8, 908. 38
23, 666. 77
4, 529. 12
9, 307. 57
12, 224. 54
888, 15a 06
153, 629. 76
730, 350. 70
94, 608. 08
5, 627. 19
106, 61& 09
74, 661. 83
478.00
14,201.67
833.10
577.60
54.03
6, 453. 73
320.20
494. 42
40.50
885. 25
5,018. 48
45, 713. 14
2,532,200.39 j 465,294. 15

AUDITORMISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS.

1051

No. 5.Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made, by the Pout-Office Department

during the fiscal year ended Jtine '30, 1887, and charged to ''Miscellaneous items, office of
the Postmaster-General"
AMOUNT PAID BY WARRANT.
Date.

To whom allowed.

For what object.

1886.
Nov. 1 T. E. Nasli, chief clerk Post-Office For expenses incurred while on official
Department*
business to Boston, Mass., to confer
with Houghton, Mifflin & Co., to secure
an earlv publication of the January
Postal Guide.
David M. Stone .
For subscription to the Journal of Com
merce, May 11 to November 11, 1886,
lor use of Superintendent of Foreign
Mails.
Dec 23 Nicholas W. Bell, Superintendent For expenses while traveling upon official
Foreign Mails.
business, per order of the PostniasterGeneral, dated August 13, 1886.
1887.
Jan. 4 Michael Kraus
For subscription to the Milwaukee Daily
Journal, March 16, 1885, to December 16.
1886.
Feb. 25 Review Publishing Company .
For subscription to the American Law
Review, vol. 21, 1887, for the use of the
ottice of the Assistant Attorney-General
for the Post-Office Department.
Mar. 24 T. E. Nash, Superintendent Railway For amount paid as expenses of (he Post
Mail Service.
master-General while on an official trip
over the fast mail lines from Washing*
ton to New York and from New York
to Chicago.
Judo 8 David M.Stone .
For subscription to the Journal of Com
merce, November 11, 1886, to May 11,
1887.
11 Nicholas M. Bell, Superintendent For expenses whilo on official business to
Foreign Mails.
New York to superintend the prepara
tion of the schedule of steamers ap
pointed to convoy mails to foreign coun
tries, per order of the Postmaster-Gen
eral, dated May >1, 1887.
West
Publishing
Company.
For
subscription to Federal Reporter,
II
July 1, 1886, to June :t0, 1887.
For
one
year's subscription to Daily and
'.
July 2 Gardiner CI. Howland
Sunday Herald, June 30, 1880, to Juno
30, 1887.
Total paid by warrant.

Amount.
$11. 15

an
23.09
8.75
5.N
9.75

7.50
14.85

10.00
7. 50
100. 00

No. 6.Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office Department,

during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, and charged to "Miscellaneous expenses,
office of the Third Assistant Postmaster- General."
AMOUNT PAID BY WARRANT.
To whom allowed.
Date.
1887.
July 9 Reading Stoddart .

For V!hat object.

For expenses incurred during the months

of May and June, 1887, while perform
ing special duties as clerk to a commis
sion appointed by the Postmaster-Gen
eral, per order No. 29. dated May 9, 1887.
For expenses incurred while performing
E.W. Alexander.
special duties as a member of a com
mission appointed by the PostmasterGeneral, per order No. 89, dated May 9,
1887.
For expenses incurred whilo on duty as-a
14
-do.
member of a commission appointed by
the Postmaster-General, to examine
post-offices of the first and second class
for the purpose of reorganization, per
order or the Postmaster-General, No.
89, dated May 9, 1887.
expenses incurred in attendance at
Aug. 10 Henry G. Pearson, postmaster, New For
Washington, D. C, by direction of the
York,N.Y.
Postmaster-General, April 7, 8, 1887.
Total paid by warrant.

Amount.
$72. 98

64.25

43. 95

16.85
198.03

1052

REPORT OB* THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. G.Statement in detail of mincilianeous payment*, etc.Coutinued.
AMOUNT CREDITED ON GENERAL ACCOUNTS.

Date.

To whom allowed.

1886.
Oct. 20 R. H. Hooter, postmaster, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
N. N. Tyner, postmaster, Fargo, Dak
S. A. Whitefield, postmaster, Cincin
nati, Ohio.
O. M. Laraway, postmaster, Minne
apolis,
do Minn.
Nov. 28
211 D. W. Connolly, postmaster, Scranto. Pa.
N. N. Tyner, postmaster, Fargo, Dak
K. D. btephcns, postmaster, Sacra
mento, Cal.
J. Field, postmaster, Fort Worth,Tex
Deo. 7 it. B. English, postluiuter, New Ha
ven, Conn.
11 W. F. ilarrity, postmaster, Philadel
phia, Pa.
Hi J. H. Shatfer, postmaster, Koukaker,
111.
-'7
do
A. D. Wilt, postmaster, Dayton, Ohio.
:u T. J. Watt, late postmaster, Colum
bus, (tL
H C. Park, postmaster, Ateliison,
Kans.
A. Willsou, postmaster, Cumberland,
Md.
J. Flynn, postmaster, Duluth, Minn..
P. B. Sponce, postmaster, Newport.
Ky.
1887.
Jan. 20 E. S. Tobey, late postmaster, Boston,
Mass.
31 J. C. Evans, postmaster, Saint Jo
seph, Mo.
Feb 7 R. 11. iiuuter. postmaster, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
1 1 11. K. Mayniaker, postmaster, Lancas
ter, IV
W. A. llmke, lnte postmaster, Staun
ton, Va.
1880.
Dec. 27 J. M. Bedford, postmaster, Buffalo,
N. Y.
Feb. 23 L. L. Maugha, postmaster, Denison,
Tex.
do
W. A. Burke, late postmaster, Staun
ton, Va.
Mar. 1 J. Woods, postmaster, Juliet, 111
R. W. Speer, postmaster, Denver,
Colo.
P. It. Spenco, postmaster, Newport,
Kv.
G. W. Martin, postmaster, Chatta
nooga, Tenn.
18 F. li. Conger, postmaster, Washing
ton, 1). 0.
M. J. Dougherty, postmaster, Galesbnrgh, 111.
C. K. Weeks, postmaster, Jamestown,
N. Y.
M. J. Dougherty, postmaster, Galesburgh, III.
24 J. II. Shatfer, postmaster, Kankakee,
III.
W. Groome, postmaster, Vicksburg, J
Miss.
T. B. Hood, postmaster, Santa Rosa,
Cal.
do

For what object.

Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter. 1888.
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quar
ter, 1885.
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 1886.
-do .
...<lo .
...do .

.do .
.do .
Miscellaneous expenditures, third quar
ter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 1886.
.do .
do
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quar
ter, 1885.
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, third quar
ter, 1886.
.do .
do.
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 1886.
M iscellaueous expenditures, first quarter,
1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, third quar
ter, 1886.
.do .
Miscellaneous expenditures, second qnar*
tor, 18o6.
do
Miscellaneous expenditures, third quar*
ter. 1886.
do
Miscellaneous expenditures, second qnar*
ter 1886.
M iscellaneons expenditures, first quarter,
1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quar
ter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, third quarter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth qnar.
tdr, 1886.
d
Miscellaneous expenditures, third quartor, 1866.
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quar
ter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, first quarter,
ter, 1887.

Amount.
$6.0(1
3 2(1
.50
147. 10
3 75
.tie
. 7i>
. (in
. 25
::. uo
16.88
I. 4M
8. it:,
si. :ji
. ::j
3. 45
. 00
4.50
25.00
13.50
3. K
s. -j.->
41.00
4.7S
349.79
7.56
.75
II. Ml)
.50
22.50
4.00
.'!. 00
.'JO
.
8. IH)
S.U
8. OilO. 25
3.00
3. no
1.00

AUDITOEMISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS.

1053

No. 6.Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments, etc.Continued.

AMOUNT CREDITED ON GENERAL ACCOUNTSContinued.
To whom allowed.

For what objeot.

J. F. Cottrell, postmaster, Fort Scott,

Kans.
do
E. Duffy, postmaster, Ann Arbor,
Mich. .
do
Jnmcs McLeer, lato postmaster,
Brooklyn, N. Y
do
.do.
D. T. Hunt, postmaster, Rochester,
N. T.
J. C. Riley, postmaster, Cincinnati,
Ohio.
C. Goodman, postmaster, Reading, Pa
J. A. Young, postmaster, CharluUo,
K. C.
do
A. Watson, postmaster, Northampton,
Mass.
G. M. Shelly, postmaster, Kansas City,
Mo.
A. C. Respass, postmaster, Maysrillo,
Ky.
J, I J. Gopsill, postmaster, Jersey City,
N.J.
E. S. Tobey, late postmaster, Boston,
Mass.
do
W. F. Harrity, postmaster, Philadel
phia, Pa.
A. A. Haggett, postmaster, Lowell,
Mass.
J. B. Larkin, postmaster, Pittsburgh,
Pa.
W. H. Gillespie, postmaster, Dayton,
Ohio.
M. D. Crow, postmaster, Pueblo, Cal .
J. B. Larkin, postmaster, Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Total paid.

Miscellaneous expenditures, third quar

ter, 1880.
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, first quarter, 1880.
Miscellaneous expenditures, third quarter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quar
ter. 1885.
Miscellaneous expenditures, first -quarter, 188a
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 1888.
do
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quar
ter. 1886.
do.
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 18S6.
Miscellaneous expenditures, third quarter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quar
ter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, first quar.
ter, 18tj7.
.do .
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quar
ter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 1886.
Miscellaneous expenditures, fourth quarter, 1880.
Miscellaneous expenditures, second quar
ter, 1887.
do
.do.
.do.
.do.
-do.

RECAPITULATION.
Amount allowed to postmasters at the principal post-offices, credited in quarterly accounts current,
for incidental oflico expenses, such as repairs, gas-fixtures, telegrams, etc. :
Third quarter, 1886
fU, 102. 03
Fourth quarter. 1886
13. 464. 79
First quarter, 1887
13, 439. 41
Second quarter, 1887
15, 960. 89
Total
56, 967. 12
Amonnt paid by warrant
$198.03
Amount credited on general accounts
030, 50
Amount of counter-entries
153. 01
Total
1,288.23
Amount paid and charged "Miscellaneous, office First Assistant Postmaster-General "... 58, 255. 35

1054

REPORT OF THE rOSTMASTER-GENERAL

No. 7. Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office Department

during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887, and charged to ** Miscellaneous items, Second
Assistant Postmaster-General
AMOUNT PAID BY WARRANT.
Bate.

To whom allowed.

1886.
Sept. 29 A. Iloon & Co
1887.
Jan. 28 Webster Downing.
Edward Humphrey
Aug. 13 Hon. A. Leo Knott, Second
Postmaster General.
Total, paid by warrant .

For what object.

For 5.000 copies of photolithographic
print of drawing of mail-bag crane.
For fourteen and one-half days' work,
at $2 per day, ordered December 29,
188C.
For fourteen and one half days' work,
at $2 per day, ordered December 29,
18S6.
For expenses incurred while on an offi
cial visit to Saint Louis, Mo.

No. 8. Statement in detail of miscellaneous payments made by the Post-Office Department

during the fiscal year ended June 30, lt87, and charged to " Miscellaneous items, office of
Third Assistant Postmaster-GeneraI."
AMOUNT PAID BY WARRANT.
Date.

To whom allowod.

For what object.

1887.
Jan. 3 Hon. A. D. Hazen, Third Assistant For expenses incurred by PostmasterPostmaster-General.
General and staff during a visit to
New York City on official business,
to examine into process of manufact
ure of and methods of accounting for
adhesive postage-stamps and postal
notes.
. do.
For expenses incurred while on a visit
lo New York City, on official busi
ness connected with the manufacture
of postage-stamps and preparation of
new designs for stamped envelopes.
June 21 George A. Howard, Post-Office Depart For expenses incurred while on official
ment.
business to Castleton, N. Y., and Chi
cago, HI., under orders of the Postmaster-Geueral.
Total, paid by warrant. .

AUDITOR

RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.

1055

No. 9. Comparative statement of receipts and expenditures of the Post-Office Department

from July 1, 183G, to June 30, 1887.
Receipts.
Tear.

Expenditures.
Revenue.

1837..
1838..
1839..
1840..
1841..
1842..
1843..
1844..
1845..
1846..
1847..
1848..
1849..
1850..
1851..
1852..
1853..
1854..
1855..
1856..
1857..
1858..
1859..
li-CO..
1801..
1862..
1863..
1864..
1865..
1866..
1867..
1868..
1869..
1870..
1871..
1872..
1873..
1874..
1875..
1876..
1877..
1878..
1879..
1880..
1881..
1882..
1883..
1884..
1885..
1886..
1887..

$4, 945, 668.

4, 238, 733.
4, 484, 656.
4, 543, 521.
4, 407, 726.
4, 546, 849.
4, 290, 225.
4, 237, 287.
4, 289, 841.
3, 487, 199.
3, 880, 31 9.
4,555,211
4, 705. 170.
5, 499, 984
0,410.004.
6,184,520.
5, 240. 724.
6, 255, 580.
6,642,136.
6, 920. 821.
7, 353, 951.
7, 486, 792.
7, 968, 481.
8. 518, 067.
8, 349. 296.
8, 299. 820.
11, 163, 789.
12,438,293.
14, 556. 158.
14, 436. 9S6
15, 297. 0.'6.
16, 292, 000.
18, 344, 510.
19, 772, 2,-0.
20,037,015.
21,915,426.
22, 996, 741.
26, 471, 071.
20, 791. 300
28, 634, 197.
29,
516
:;n. 277,
04i,9.vj.
33, 315, 479.
36, 785, 397.
41, 876, 410.
45,501 ~
43, 335, 958.
42, 560, 843.
43, 948, 422.
48, 837, 009.

Treasury grants.

$482, 657. 00

750, 000. 00
12,500.00
125, 000. 00
1 741, 444.44
2, 225. 000. CO
2, 736. 748. 90
3.114. 542. 26
3, 748. 881.56
4, 528, 004. 07
1. 07!'. 270. 71
3,916. 910. 49
11. 154. 107. 54
4. 639, 806.53
2, 598, 953. 71
1,007, 848.72
749, 9.-0 00
3, 908. 40
3. 991 . 660. C7
5. 096, 525. 00
5, 707, 115. 30
4, 022, 140.85
4. 120, 200.00
4, 933, 750 00
5,090, 475. 00
5, 922, 433. 55
6, 704, 640. 96
5. 088, 583. 03
7.013. 300. 00
5, 307, 752. 82
3, 297, 905. 25
3, 597, 717. iO
3, 297, 921.40
6, -ill.',. 1 J
21 416. 85
140, 690.79
0, 000, 473.00
8, 751, 070. 73
4,746, 168.00

Total.
*4, 945. 668. 21
4, 238. 733. 46
4, 484, 656. 70
4, 543, 521. 92
4, 890. 383. 27
4, 546, 849. 65
4,290,225.43
4, 237, 287. 83
4, 289, 811. 80
4, 237, 199. 35
3, 8i)2, 809. 23
4, 680, 211. 10
4, 705, 176. 28
5, 499, 984. 8(1
6,410,604.33
0,925, 971.28
7, 495, 724. 70
8, 992, 335. 18
9, 756, 678. 39
10, 669, 703. 22
11,881,056. 43
12, 166, 063. 57
11,881,430.56
19. 872. 234. 94
12.9^0. 102.93
10, 1-08, 774. 01
12, 171, 638. 31
13, 188, 233. 78
14, 500. 127. 10
14. 430. 9-6. 21
19.288,693.54
21, 989. 125. 80
24.051,620.02
23. 794, 361. 50
24, 163, 245. 42
26, 909, 176. 37
28, 987, 216. 57
32, 393, 50.5. 37
33, 496. 0Q7. 55
33, 722, 780. 53
34, 644, 885. 20
34, 585, 109. 77
33, 339, 948. 11
36. 913, 196. 51
40,083,319.43
41, 883, 005. 27
45, 530, 109. 46
43, 460, 649. GO
48, 627, 316. 83
52, 699, 493. 68
53, 583, 777. 45

3, 288, 319. 03
4, 430, 602. 21
4, 036, 536. 31
4,718,235.64
4, 499, 527. 61
5, 674, 751. 80
4, 374, 753. 71
4, 290, 512. 70
4, 3J0. 731.99
4, 076, 036. 91
3, 979, 542. 10
4, 326, 850. 27
4,479,049. 13
6,212,953. 43
6,278,401.68
7,108, 450. 04
7, 982, 756. 59
8, 577, 424. 12
0, 968, 342. 29
10, 405, 286. 36
11,508,057.93
12, 722. 470. 01
11.458,083.63
19, 170, 609. 89
13.600,759.11
11, 125, 364. 13
11,314,207. 84
12, 644, 786. 20
13, 694, 728. 28
15, 352, 079. 30
19. 235, 483 46
22, 730, 592. 05
23, 698. 131. 50
23, 998, 837. 63
24. 390, 101 08
20. 658, 192. 31
29, 084, 945 07
32,120,414.58
3 <, 611,1:09. 45
33, 263, 487. 58
33, 486, 322. 44
34, 165, 084. 49
33, 449. 899. 45
30, 512. 803. 68
30, 592, 506. 22
40, 482.021.23
43, 282, 044. 43
47, 224, 560. 27
50,016,235.21
51,004,743.80
53,006,191.311

1056

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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado.......
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Colombia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts.
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire .
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina . .
Ohio
Oregon
...
PrniiHylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina . .
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia...
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .

International money-orders issued. | Numb

Drafts on
re postmasters
ofcertifi Deposits
cates of ceived from at New York,
Fees. deposit.
Number. Amount.
N.Y.
362. 95 11, 147 1, 06.', 479. 21
1,777 (30. 903. 90
100.00
376
9,046.51
4,225.00
830
157.80 11.552 1, 102, 000. 61
12,613.22
29. 855 560,442.55 6, 489. 85 21, 012 4, 004, 076. 54
15, Of11 333, 672. 93 3, 716. 20 11,293 1, 763, 036. 00
418, 088. 76
6,128
16,537 213,615.15 2,734.55
706.45
129, 245. 00
2.995
1,504
61, 114. 59
186.30
1,092
14,789.46
6, :i6 105, 336. 65 1, 9118. 20
5. 512 1, 332, 042. 27
331.00
456. 982. 41
28, 510. 24
1,394
5,600
50, 662. 19
2,350
577. 45 24,638 1, 86, B6. 57
12, 024. 99
132.35
123, 913. 71
662
429
63,507 766, 535. 68 9, 587. 20 91,712 8, 6:i8, 86. 62
76, 422. 87 1, 025. 90 24,723 L 458, 948. 10
6, 322
76, 850. 34 1, 042. 60 4f'., CSW 2,018,209.66
6,512
45. 793. Id
616.45
3,630
428, 484. 88
5, 706
599.60 10, 017
3, 302
731, 034. 19
48,452.21
5,652 120, 164. 28 1,354.05 22. 133 3, 283, 009. 03
816,024 16
4.445
72, 365 29
882.95
9,044
948, 157. 04
7, 092
98, 445. 56 1, 246. 25 11,525
66,034 918,893. 11 11,769.65 27, 080 2, 253, 417. 38
23, 247 315, 475. 99 4, 031. 20 31, 455 1, 873, 087. 99
9,030 147, 297. 92 1, 831. 40 31, 461 1, 934. 897. 48
7, 481. 35
88.40
1.735 00
437
14.863 238, 216. 93 2, 875. 00 *i69,585 8, 185, 873. 14
5. 853 135, 418. 14 1, 484. 90
60L 829. 17
3.987
3, 730
52, 216. 33
663.80 21, 081 1. 648, 965. 45
24,300. 11
273.30
3,630.00
1, 178
56. 341. 80
699. 25
3,801
70, 967. 50
1,668
29.571 366. 482. 85 4,752.45
12, 808. 06
361,815.36
3,986
146. 5
610
155, 032 2, 104, 097. 68 26, 551. 55 71,622 29, 760. 279. 13
18. 020. 95
326, 747. 00
206.30
4,787
817
26, 822 347, 320. 71 4, 601. 76 59, 681 3, 098, 121. 93
68.458.94
790.10 11,704 1, 470, 798. 16
3, 273
56. 243 727, 374 16 9, 395. 65 63, 567 4, 707, 909. 28
181, 713. 88
2,531
9,200 122, 913. 39 1, 571. 60
723, 550. 64
31, 122. 21
9, 732
351. 70
1. 415
36, 120. 30
410.85 20,594 1,097,511.90
2,294
7, 436 139, (.90. 19 1. 632. 20 39, 407 4, 5:*, 409. 45
24, 649. 26
444, 025. 95
331.55
3,356
2, 023
40, 233. 34
489.20
220.00
2.462
568.15 'i7,"689 1, 441, 020. 17
48, 982. 89
2, 439
429.
70
24,
686. 00
37,
591.
47
1,855
9, 702. 70
128. 10
788
161,
034.
91
30,833
2,
255,
89& 12
2,143.46
12,944
16, 132. 91
187. 05
877
615,405 9, 035, 530. 31 112, 093. 30 876, 012 98,259,379.82 13,

AUDITOR

MONEY-ORDER TRANSACTIONS.

1117

No. 11.Statement showing tlie transactions of the money-order offices, etc.Continued.

Domestic money-orders.
States and Terri
tories.

Trans
Pre Balance
ferred
post
frompost- Gain. mium. due
masters.
age fund.

Paid.
No.

$1, 594 13
21.38
1, 142. 88
26,881.26
2, 886. 51
9, 044. 53
Connecticut
6, 907. 60
Dakota
678.94
Delaware
District of Columbia4, 544. 27
Florida
2.115.61
Georgia
489.41
Idaho
33, 830. 56
Illinois
13, 519. 76
Indiana
27. 76
Indian Territory
26, 426. 75
Iowa
28,061.80
5, 446. 38
Kentncky
401.47
Louisiana
5, 936. 39
Maine
5, 435. 25
Alarylaud
Massachusetts.
27, 33a 60
19, 243. 68
Michigan
154 116.55
Minnesota .
Mississippi
644. 78
12, 716. 02
Missouri
563. 16
Montana.
10, 309. 88
Nebraska
250.58
Nevada
4, 866. 27
New Hampshire.
13, 142. 20
Now Jersey
3, 788. 37
New Mexico
New York
51, 041. 53
, 295. 06
North Carolina ..
25, 573. 74
Ohio
2, 272. 59
Oregon
Pennsylvania ...
24, 345. 59
1, 015. 91
Khode Island ...
Konth Carolina ..
1, 590. 18
7, 123. 66
Tennessee
19, 518. 43
Texaa
1. 201. 60
Utah
Vermont
4, 982. 70
5, 264. 54
Virginia
4, 488. 52
Washington
West Virginia
I, 227. 83
Wisconsin
13, 473. 14
Wyoming
Total.
592, 79a 73

$0.40 $212. 37
4.92
.0:1
117.50
"'i.'99
1. 17
16.33
.07
1.58

13.03
.85

1.98
310.05
1.58
1.29
1.96
1.58
3.16
0.34
19.24
9.54
.02
.79 112. 92
5.18
.87

200. 52 999. 65

Amount.

Repaid.
No.

Amount.

$90.13
70,209 II 122. 422.90 1,307
7,634
222, 401.64 315
60.15
63,040 1, 125, 723.64 1,608
356. 83 271,147 4, 992, 887.62 3, 058
93. 66 87, 874 1, 600, 868. 92 1,463
131. 08 135, 378 1, 333, 822. 43 650
611. 73
39,558
700, 807. 87 946
8.17
106, 729. 28
7,771
65
80.254
953, 369.71 348
133. 65
49,885
868, 160.72 953
122. 12 151,644 2, 130, 485. 26 1,268
6. 55
6,374
192, 458.56 203
1,580.25 1,137,982 11,709, 669. 01 5,202
470. 09 274, 860 3, 522, 229.33 2, 424
1,162
26, 230.83
66
746. 54 311,352 3, 999, 891. 90 3, 720
350.51 251, 363 3, 874, 293. 19 5, 027
241.80 138, 737 1, 838, 864. 05 1,073
22.64 175, 883 2,553, 626. 34 871
137. 04
95, 552 1,271, 608. 85 483
66. 12 111,351 1,711, 183. 32 438
313. 48 626, 819 4, 784, 519.40 1,676
734.18 323, 984 4,078, 962. 67 3,139
112.44 161,933 2, 138, 722.07 1,696
77.64
909, 602. 83 1,317
62, 829
551.79 661,812 8, 182, 188.69 3,317
230. 33
245, 832. 28 401
11,145
712.10 110, 777 1,617, 641.32 1, 929
156, 930. 55 234
7,423
20.81
529, 602.07 285
37, 024
407. 04
90, 616 1,441, 364.05 737
41.81
189, 916. 39 341
8,907
10, 354. 20 1, 471, 733 15, 004, 738.39 4, 540
908, 578.17 915
186.80
60, 643
815.49 044,631 7,299, 519. 16 3,754
91.90
50, 600 1,236, 751. 26 724
409. 54 602, 290 6, 602, 265.87 3,617
358, 433. 88 231
14.72
24, 815
40. 57
663. 587. 68 588
48, 676
191.70 163, 222 2,543, 268. 41
530.21 280, 148 5,257, 561. 99
406, 143. 47
317. 25
19, 473
492, 030. 74
165. 91
33,090
113.51
97, 936 1,438, 969. 59
41-6, 915. 15
58.92
20, 791
349, 643. 26
4.80
24, 746
832. 60 219,490 3,055, 333. 10
109, 480.97
5,199
.22, 550. 09 9, 139, 562 116,406,329.38 71,265 857,697.28

1118

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 11. Statement showing the transactions of the money-order offices, etc. Continued.
International money -orders.

Postal note*.
bs and Terri
tories.
No.
Arizona .
California ...
Colorado
Connecticut .
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
( i eorgia
,
Idaho

Illinois
Indian Territory.
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts . . .
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire .
New Jersey... - . .
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina . .
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina. . .
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
\Va*hmeton
West Virginia...
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Repaid.

Paid.
Amount.

No.

Amount.

Paid.
No.

Amount.

25.206 So2.381.80 747 $1,383.92

202 $4, 406. 05
5,408.02 164
2.383
324.97
51
1,373.36
60,731.00 988 1,844.40
404 11, 929. 91
29,289
115,412 248,366.63 2, 174 4,421.35 9.526 222,780.38
4(1,807
84,520.50 1,254 2, 500. 93 1,336 33,475.13
116,556 181, 7.r.0. 89 993 1,836.03 4.759 64.442.67
29.457
52.477.42 1,635 8,114.34 1,576 48, 598. 16
166
4,309
9, 474. 99 129
210.26
3, 877. 51
75, 312 11 H. 424.28 540 1, 132. 99 4,050 36,145.16
43,920.75 905 1,658.65
21,515
877 21,994.33
74,993 153,801. 76 1,280 2, 491. 51
818
6. 024. 19
2,330
6, 367. 52 148
314. 91
115
4,901.63
811.089 1, 494, 613. 64 5,233 9,621.84 20. 370 374,742.98
152.900 305, 876. 00 2,648 4, 810. 11 2,543 57.977.71
562
1,092.23
GO
126. 56
238,089 460.480.96 5,337 9,565.50 3,354 96,743.72
145. 108 282, 200. 87 6,328 9, 693. 31 2,094 61,028.61
59.942 116, 206. 46 792 1,456.79
979 22, 204, 25
178,631 299,419.85 474
910.79 2,312 41, 205 36
56, 234 110, 091.99 741 1, 387. 67 4, 709 56,887.46
75, 787 138, 703. 43 872 1, 740. 27 2,132 41, 490. 25
432,225 783, 0:i2. 88 3,439 7, 037. 76 19,558 291, 768. 50
224, 825 435, 445. 78 3,942 7, 308. 65 9,792 189, 693. 17
116,360 230, 131. 35 2,458 4, 705 54 5,254 150, 099. 73
17, 140
35, 480. 89 711 1, 310. 34
2,548.62
104
3.'i3, 134 688, 892. 14 3,452 6, 443. 73 6,039 119, 389. 21
6, 229
13, 734. 03 410
854.65
385 14,436.50
82,509 163, 832. 35 2,616 4, 702. 28 2.391 75, 419. 78
2,681
e, oia 03 116
269. 52
125
3, 736. 20
80,284
64, 832. 97 567 1, 079. 43
616
8, 870. 39
51, 362
90, 704. 61 913 1,717.21 5,578 110, 744. 73
8,561
7,918.56 302
091. 76
61
1.671.38
1, 154, 901 2, 050, 687. 37 7,209 13, 965. 87 69, 462 991,975.47
35, 226
2, 489. 97
75, 71L 42 984 1, 940. 60
131
503, 576 889, 634. 82 4, 834 8, 97a 27 9,087 175, 397. 73
21, 322
43, 695. 28 626 1,201.92 1,469 36. 926. 77
478, 828 863, 275. 21 6, 153 12,207.66 17, 520 278, 318. 11
28, 757. 95 464 1, 014. 13 1,291 21. 569. 07
14,663
47,992.26 608 1, 246. 14
231
6, 637. 95
21, 5U
64,880 125, 072. 31 839 1,580.26
8, 157. 61
410
98, 102 198, 490. 17 3,049 5, 603. 00 2,584 6!>, 632. 29
7,467
17. 186. 87 162
35a 87
299
7, 305. 14
26.6(3
61, 963. 59 659 1,006.14
882 17, 72L 57
672 14, 605. 54
47,617 102, 674. 19 998 1. 835. 14
16, 980. 05 500 1, 169. 97 1,175 32. 446. 73
8,042
31,885.41 659 1,036.64
172
4, 806. 21
14.241
12H, 196 268. 942. 80 2,450 4, 743. 60 5,962 167, 910. 41
4, 540. 99 125
235.01
93
2,196.33
2.079
6, 204, 453 11,572,081.27 81,553 154,686.24 222,122 4, 018, 703. 93

Repaid.
No. Amount.
3
1
2
100
40
05
21
8
24
4
13
9
213
SI
38
18
15
19
13
25
264
145
61
2
47
8
20
4
16
111
4
500
6
130
14
207
37
1
1
44
10
9
10
5
2
80
8
2, 398

$7.53
45.00
7.00
1,416.86
859.58
563.42
227.93
13L82
425 55
110,73
304.17
35L53
2,641.49
23L28
290.36
156.72
262.32
222.50
147.44
290.94
3,297.73
2,138.38
520.42
29.55
673.17
205.73
213.44
67.00
142.95
1,467.99
27.01
6,167.09
43.98
1,580.31
255.08
2, 290. 72
391.53
10.00
55.26
542.05
44.98
158.04
167.79
39.00
5.50
1,162.65
142. 49
30,552.01

AUDITOR

MONEY-ORDER TRANSACTIONS.

1119

No. 11. Statement showing the transactions of the money-order offices, etc. 1Continued.

States and Territories.

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia..
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
,
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada

New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon ...
Pennsylvania .
'p Island.
Texas.
Utah
Vermont ...
Virginia
Washington ...
West Virginia .
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total.

Drafts paid by Deposited at

postmaster at first-class
New York,
offices.
IT. Y.

Trans
ferred to

Loss.

$2, 206, 842

$1,294.66
$197.20
276.37
486,467,
2, 454, 071,
2, 303. 50 "355.98
4, 585, 441.
607.38
240.81
3,153,995.
1, 990. 29
783, 517.
671. 91
876, 846.
1, 638. 70
93,556.
86.82
1, 167, 519.
1, 096, 614.
2, 161. 63
397. 82
2, 546, 590.
1, 066. 95
275.88
480. 753.
349.47
92.00
6, 425, 995
751. 14
3, 77a 98
1, 742. 25
2,781,331.
346.34
5.00
141,799.
4,135,111.
4, 787. 78
'451.89
2, 406. 48
3, 017, 273.
1, 133. 93
780, 466.
1, 179. 78
154.55
2, 984, 468.
1, 020. 20
870.00
930, 127.
666.43
16.65
680.22
23.71
444, 475.
2, 058. 34
a54
1, 863, 629.
1, 677. 07
3,531,711.
319. 13
51.12
2, 828, 42a
1, 654. 46
63.61
1, 637, 683.
775.84
116. 75
5, 193, 045.
2, 084. 66
1,304,822.
7.25
2,462,861.
1, 530 78
'mis'
463, 038.
1,141.10
321, 765.
331. 52
"84." 58
687, 578.
70 31
703, 381.
393.00
$14. 803, 340. 10 10, 599, 029.
240, 253. 67
16.26
701.31
388.00
1, 448, 439.
416. 13
3, 159,687.
2, 802. 1 1
1,782,060.
2, 324. 96
15.65
6, 076, 215.
139. 94
5, 563. 16
414,471.
1, 493, 149.
1, 559. 08 ""46.06
1, 622, 257.
175. 32
12.02
7, 871, 743.
2, 354. 86 4, 107. 80
614, 496.
762.28
270, 754.
509. 17
1, 853, 352.
1,270.21
803. 90
653,888.
49.00
351, 370.
462. 83
.70
3, 337, 043.
6, 767. 20
209. 25
358, 725
14, 803, 340, 19 103, 477, 794. 03 305, 994. 38 12, 177. 43

1120

REPORT OF THE P08TMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 11.Statement showing the transaction* of the money-order offices, etc.Continued.

Commissions Balance due
Unitd
on postal
notes.
Alabama
Arizona....
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
nintrictof Columbia .
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana.
1 n.li.hi Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
.
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode' Island
South Carolina
Tennessee.
Texas

Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
,
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total.

$4. 822. 33
1, 152. 79
5, 731. 42
9,021.66
4, 903. 97
2,801.28
3, 898. 57
355. 91
3, 922. 82
5,635.38
1,217.87
24, 181.77
13, 126.90
319.38
18,232.90
18. 574. 25
4, 229. 45
3, 995. 50
3. 436. 80
1, 684. 03
6, 169. ,11
14,859.10
6, 913. 00
6. 513. 55
13, 350. 77
1, 3C0. 24
7. 309. 09
1, 433. 07
2, 035. 42
3,011. 11
1, 233. 62
15, 885. 08
5, 393. 84
17. 678. 02
3. 030. 14
13, 293. 58
443. 43
3, 322. 29
5, 440 25
18, 559. 76
772.46
2,154.12
4, 137.03
2. 17a 84
1, 886. 78
1L220.82
836.61
301,644.71

*W4. 57 21, 874. 93

10,167.62
125.88
32.401.38
763.82
1,213.63 110.705.80
679.62
60.498.15
698.03
II. 729. 95
22,741 SO
1,118.12
2,669.06
95.85
15, l -. 16
19, 205. 42
505. 75
31, 932. 00
829. 65
37, 298.26
155.13
4.246.67
89, 612 19
38. 203. 60
2, 269. 49
1, 075. 53
62.67
62, 784. 74
4, 762. 79
67,
750. 26
3, 8.-7. 16
13, &80. 41
579.06
214. 28
65, 424. 18
14. 900. 48
667.41
320. 83
8,417.94
23, 274. 60
1, 247. 00
70, 725. 69
2,825. 14
45, 979. 21
1, 406. 73
24, 909. 94
518.99
2, 480.
10
71, 151. 78
>m xi
32,755.95
41,321.03
1, 907. 80
III, MiS. 9.1
143. 6i
7, 358. 96
579. 92
10, 777. 46
481.27
16, 895. 13
175.32
66,120.92
3, 308. 75
22, 586. 98
827.85
3. 3S7 89
56, 846. 62
65, 074. 86
410. 14
78, 060. 72
2,941.85
5. 122. 99
60.08
17, 491. 09
444.66
28.691.56
597.00
2,000.37 138. 771. >9
18, 637. 74
85.42
8,032. 13
529.97
21. 940. 95
636.90
16, 155.04
262.24
7. 301. 90
404. 24
47, 498. 07
2,019.18
7, 397. 48
88.17
53,701.34 1, 699, 808. 68

$122.
31.84
190.4.1
182.61
315. 45
Ml. 71
476.88
.17
1,091.97
989.30
1, 129.27
1, 155.70
186.38
15. 18
400.84
9. 82
561.86
599. 31
100.70
59. 02
1,002.04
2.55
687.97
1.77
16.58
141. 57
" 873.' 79
124.91
879.05
23L65
1, 421. 09
7.21
2l).r. fill
5.14. 69
72.86
133.28
75.29
16.63
73. 32
357.52
15. 091. 10

48p M G 87

71

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1122

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12.Statement showing the number and amount of international money-ordm

States and Territories.

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
,
Georgia
,
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
Now HampshireNew Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
,
Oregon
Pennsylvania
,
Kbode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
,
Virmnia
"Washington
,
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total

AUDITOR

INTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.

1123

issued, paid, and repaid, and fees collected during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
German Empire
No. of
orders
Issued.

A mount
of ord rs
Issued.

Switzerland.
Fees.

MS
$9,940.41
$117.05
115
2.411. 07
27.40
5,
719.
23
72.15
411
187,374.58
10, 107
165.75
1,580
31, 178.08
358.90
2,961
30. 234. 47
478.50
442
0, 879. 70
80.05
27li
3, 178. 23
41.60
01,015.52
691.70
2,368
301
5.701. 78
66.70
190.35
783
10, 625. 51
2. 083. 56
82
22.80
20,570
205.551.71 3, 420. 50
:j, 005
33. 21
409. 95
32. 306 72
2,730
4.16. 45
1,058
12.747.03
171.95
1, 427
19.
178.
88
243. 20
JO, 8IH. 5(i
244. 50
1, 10"
372
0,075.41
79.75
40.411.03
3. 178
524. 20
8B, 422. 68 1. 088. 45
5,818
50, 251. 12
795 15
5,471
38, 082. 98
507. 40
3, 224
2, 251. 50
28.10
160
895. 50
5,253
C9, 936. 18
481
9, 140. 00
103.60
240. 73
1,400
18.351.57
89.40
150'
3, 592. 03
51. 80
290
4.010. 04
8,801
115.292.24 1,480.30
41.40
8, 775. 04
164
52, 9s;i
735,401. 11 0, 270. 90
131.00
470
12, 229. 07
122,131.83 1, 001. 60
9,584
258.15
1,085
22, 452. 51
12, 498
165,801.08 2, 147. 10
111.20
8, 753. 07
621
4!l9
140. 00
12, 639. 31
82.30
440
6, 510. 99
533. 50
41, 444. 05
2,810
59.40
287
4,980.81
112
1, 583. 42
20. 83
.155
10, 915. 12
127. 30
418
88.30
7, 608. 74
2, 665. 23
37.05
245
8.', 017. 00 1,131.30
7,629
25.90
2, 145. 76
139
175, 213 2, 448,353.23 30, 962. 75

No. of
orders
issued.

Amount
of orders
issued.

Italy.
Fees.

No. of
orders
issued.

Amount
of ordeni
issued.

Fees.

30
$455.60
$5.60
$24.70
85 $2, 372. 32
1.173.49
12.60
14
465.00
4.80
40
11.10
CO
404.73
980. 87
7.00
52
358.05
1,501 31.291. 81 348.30 1,338 33. 430. 13
333. 95
1,077 34,773.53 363.60
802 32, 379 48
401. .0
274
3, 938. 24
49.40 2,095 41,177. 85
19 35
2, 163. 13
22.80
62
02
1. 840. 75
18. 00
1,774.01
29
498.91
5.90
08
8, 028. 30
268
382
02. 40
7, 970. 88
90 00
5, 280 88
18
344.13
4.00
159
55. :o
733. 15
7.80
105
2, 513. 77
27.80
22
332. 88
11
217. 39
2.80
14
(08.4.00
05
4,385 66. 273. 98 826. 55 2,881 82, 434. 59
113
3. 100.91
235
3, 468.00
42.50
33.ro
201
2, 700. 21
34.80
51
1.007. 25
12.55
3, 321. 28
00
2, 117.90
23.00
197
40.10
4. 248. 54
40 90
219
4. 691. 87
62.40
173
0 17 40
4, 497. 82
49. 25 2, 376 51. 033. 23
191
1.20
1,944. S3
21. 30
88.00
79
(a. 70
134.35
473
6,721.26
669 11,680.01
712 11, 736.55 137.90 3,679 95, 171. 40 1, 01!) 03
170. 40
603 11.261.01 131.85
571 15, 829. 51
8. 903. 40
93.90
318
4, 094. 42
51.90
311
2,071. 14
21. 75
20. 00
.20
71
2
420 50
887 15,257.51 179 45 1,381 40. 515. 60
8.411
183
6, 018. 50
6S.70
34
77a 38
3.88I.S7
41 30
120
1,226.70
16.60
132
2,
695.
50
917.11
83
28.10
30
9.75
2. 009. 38
233. 10
68
21. 70
It
2.70
341.20
14,
783.
65
1,
330
31,474.
33
948
177. 80
8.6(1
5.00
772 10
389. 70
45
24
591.85
0,916 106, 096. 38 1, 276. 30 2, 383 53, 400. 33
103. 38
18
460. 53
7
1.20
5. 10
1, 1138 20, 083. 04 265. 25 1,195 32. 044. 42
340. 25
5, 262. 08
2. 237. 05
204
58.00
86
23.80
688.80
1,982 39, 389. 47 451.00 2, 492 64, 196. 37
1, 000. 87
12.50
4,013. 78
40.20
73
201
58
1,011. 92
11.80
12
273. 57
2.80
5, 739. 37
04.40
209
4, 528. 13
53.75
257
8, 368. 88 100. 16
t'$6 18, 073. 83
ISO 90
475
743. 82
10. 10
639. 63
58
25
7.10
861. 55
440.56
37
9.35
33
5.40
5,781.41
228. 10
2. 40
62.60
11
210
658.28
307. 38
0.00
12
3.30
26
1.583.11
232. 00
10 80
2 80
52
16
6, 604. 29
975 12, 422. 65 163. 93
C9.G0
210
369. 08
4.20
113.99
17
5
1.30
25, 746 437. 235. 71 5,193.25 27,420 702, 553. 50 7,666.46

1124

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12.Statement showing the number and amount of international moneySweden.
States and Territories.

Arkansas
California
Colorado
Conneoticnt
Dakota
Delaware
strict of Columbia .
Georgia .
Idaho
Illinois ..
Indiana .
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
........
New Hampshire
Now Jersey
Now Mexico
New York
Noi-th Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Khodo Island .....
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total.

No. of Amount
orders of orders
issued. issued.
71 $1, 157. 57
20
401.93
353.42
22
L 205 17.573.35
113 1, 623. 01
234 3, 508. 43
333. 42
20
373.77
2+
448 9, 955. Tl
70 1, 92& 55
873.87
H
4
130.88
575 7,927.00
120 1, 706. 66
157 1.118.90
93 1, 051. 92
in 1, 685. 83
730 10, 633, 62
865.35
H
152 2. 078. 00
811 9, 873. 57
154 2, 740. 21
120 1, 585. 99
222. (J8
14
240 3, 851. 63
298.43
24
28
321.30
152.00
8
200. 23
82
482 6, 156. 29
507.89
24
4,537 69, 385. 31
212.29
10
410 6, 353. 05
84 1,011.65
804 10, 300. 90
210 3, 007. 65
641.75
54
55 1, 049. 81
300 5, 386. 70
62.72
10
238.04
27
03 1, 107.83
33
485.95
171. 30
22
40
428. 98
32.00
8

Foes.

No. of Amount
orders of orders
issued. issued.

$14.00
18
4.60
1
4.30
13
214.85 1,050
19.60
596
44.40
453
4.50
157
4.80
5
74
115.00
27
20.80
10. 40
33
1.40
103. 60 1,630
21.80
212
20.00
231
15.20
250
20. 40
131.05
32
10.90
40
26. 60
37
134.80 1,825
33. 10
807
20.50
515
2.70
3
213
48.20
3.40
74
4.55
139
1.80
5
4.15
28
80. 25
151
5.70
3
8^0. IB L 172
2.40
13
79.65
38
12. 85
214
526
13a 75
37. 70
259
9. 20
29
12. 70
3
63. 20
88
1.10
102
3.75
16
15. 70
34
5.90
2. 70
6.55
113
.40
10

1464.01 1
8.00
217.50
26, 888. 87
16, 662. S8
7.268.51
4, 190. n
50.13
2,378.32
486.02
094.79
25,382.21
4,795.41
3.248.27
3,561.31
819.81 |
636 55
546.58
30,275.61
17,776.26
7,235.17
60.00
2,911.75
L2,525.49
832.87
93.00
103. 31
2, 319. 97
25.00
21. 755. 61
276.23
934.00
5,330.91
8, 648.00
5. 722. 81
548.07
35.00
1,739.57
1, 362. 77
252.90
841.50
2,813.75
2,287.25
146.00

AUDITOR

INTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.

1125

orders bitted, paid, and repaid, and fees collected, elc.Continued.

Now Zealand.

Victoria.

New South Wales.

Bolgium.

No.of A mount
Xo. of Amount
No. of Amount
No. of Amount
orders if orders Fees. orders of orders Fees. orders of orders Fees. orders of orders Fees.
issued. issued.
issued. issued.
issued. issued.
issued. issued.
1 25.00 0. 30
18.45 .40
2
78 1.600.80 19.40
4
53. 31 . 7u
31 205. 03 4.40
63. 92 .70
8 J10 59 ! 2. 60

3
1
3
10
2
4
2

"465.50
26. 01
"00.88
TO. 00
21.29
313.80
07.40
" 106. 73
14.99

5.20
.30
.70
.50
.40
3. CO
1.00
1.10
.20

14 5J8. 35 5.50
01 I.US.M 14.15
5 101.8.1 2.10
l! 11?. 01 1.20
IM 1.8 91 1.70
50.00 .50
1
-
58.70 .60
1.10 .10
1
32 780. 06 a 70

79 1, 556. 38 18.30
13 452. 37 4.70
12 105.39 1.70
20.01 .30
.1

1
$7.27 $0.10
91 1, 724. 04 20. 20
4
17.42 .40
19 139.56 2.30
21

10.00
.24
370.50
2.50
14.61

.10
. 10
4.00
.10
.20

1 ' 34.48
3
70.00
18 ' 380.32
1
9.74

.40
.70
4. 10
.10

53.69
10. 00

.CO
.10

1
1
12
1
1

8
1

8 140.57 1.70
67 1,441.02 10.10 |
15.01 .20
2
35.00 .40
15 271. 65 3.30
25 1,225.00 12. 30
15.00 .20
1
1
1.95 . 10
1

12 1 418. DC 4,60
1 1 15.00 .20
327 6, 983. 13 sa 75

*25. 00 0.30

87.98

.90

274 6,364.31 71.00

629. 81 7.20

24 531.54 6.00
2
2.09 .20
25. 00 .30
1
19.48 .20
1
3 125. 00 1.30
11 487.61 5. 10
9 254. 34 2.70
10. 49 .20
IS 5S9. 27 6.10
34.97 .60
6
99.49 1.10
3
30. 00 .30
3
24.35 .30
1
60 1, 288. 06 14.80
15. 10 .30
3
99. 35 1.10
3
13 260.87 3.00
3 112.40 1.20
1

9.74

.10

9.98

.20

1.01 . 10
1
303 6, 548. 23 76.40

3
2
00
15
23
6
63
3
4
1
224
82
34
87
10
37
14
71
85
11
9
114
2
5
2
427
2
67
10
232
61
10
7
22

*70.00
5.00
1, 359. 91
311.06
204.22
34.30
1, 477. 51
124.38
20. 09
3. 95
3, 907. 52
1, 220. 87
433. 63
533. 27
149. 91
937. 30
43.45
243. 53
8S0. 17
1, 333. 18
142. 20
77.03
2, 199. 85
7.75
38.75
30.00
1, 117. 16
23.45
6, 205. 13
84.29
769. 23
134.20
3, 725. 60
2, 080. 18
129. 52
242.53
340. 44

$0.80
.20
16. 80
3.40
3. 10
.60
16.40
1.30
.40
.10
45. 30
14.60
6.00
7.00
1.90
10. 50
.50
3.00
11.60
10.40
1.70
L 00
25.60
.20
.60
.35
13.75
.70
78. 30
.90
10.50
1.90
42.90
21.80
1.50
2. M
4.20

25.40 .30
3
55.00 .70
3
28 413.63 5.10
1
4.00 .10
1,894 31,088.61 374.50

1126

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12. Slatetncnl showing the number and amount of international moneyPortugal.
States and Territories.

No. of A mount
nrdeis of orders
issued. issued.

Ohio
Hhode Inland
Ti>xns
Utah

Total

Jamaica.
Feea.

134
2
3
2
9

1, 049. 94
50. CO
59.30
18.87
220.40

$42.80
.60
.70
.30
3.60

2
1
1
1
1
3
6
118

35.20
3.60
3.00
18.00
10.00
56. :o
153.
2,331.55

.50
.15
.10
.20
. .10
.70
1.00
27.20

7.61

.40

.1

. 30.00

.30

43
1
9
1
20

025. 60
1.01
262.10
5.00
735.85

7.70
.10
2. 80
7..
'.in

2
0
4
2

15.50
170. 00
112.00
10. 60

.20
1.80
1.20
.20

382

9, 090.63

101.25

No. of Amount
orders of orders
issued. issued.

Fees.

n1
22
6

25. 00
39.98
233.30
271. 75

$0. 30
.40
3.00
2.80

2
1

59.38
1.99

.60
.10

4
2
0
1
3
8
6
2
1
1

64.71
10.13
125.14
12.50
18.73
214.84
53.57
29. n
2.31
2.50

.80
.20
1.60
.20
.30
2.40
.f0
.40
.10
.10

7
68
1
5

61. 27
1, 106. 35
.30
99.34

.00
13.90
.10
1.10

20
1
1

574.60
2.25
19.72

6.70
.10
.20

6. 04

.20

186

3, 035.71

37.40

AUDITORINTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.

1127

orders issued, paid, and repaid, and fees collected, etc. Continued.
Windward Islands.

Tasmania.

Japan.

Capo Colony.

No.'of Amount
No. of Amount
No. of Amount 1
No. of Amount
orders of orders Fees. orders of orders Fees. orders of orders J Fees. orders of orders Fees.
issued issued.
issued. issued.
issued issued.
issued. issued.

1
2

1
1

1.30 $0.10
28.7-1 .40

9.74
27.01

.10
.10

30. 23

.00

23.00

.30

10

122.02

1.80

8
1

1
... |
$209. 47 $2. 90
3. 17 1
. 10

2.20
.20
.40
.20

2
1
2

3.74
4.87
100.00

.20
.10
1.00

no nn
191. 12
20.00
331.87
10.00
50.00
30 on

1.10
2.50
.30
3.00
.10
.50
.30

2
3

34. 03
17.53

.40
.30

29.73

.30

47
1
6
24
2
1

800.15
43. 00
35.00
183. 70
511.00
0.50
4.90

9. 30
.50
.40
2. 10
5.80
.20
.10,

8
21
1
1

296. 50
234.50
.37
5.01

3. 10
3.20
.10
.10

1
5
1
2

5 00
1"5. 00
20.00
20. 25

.15
1.30
.20
.30

303 6,440.11

72.65

52

99a 92

11.80

$33. 72 $0.80

117 $2, 305. 70 $20.30

24 711.70 7.30

4
2

108. 80 1.30
14.09 .20

19

6S7. 34

7.30

44.99

12
2
2
1

109. 88
5.25
28.03
17.66

R
16
2
8
1
1
1

1
1
20
1

.50

4.99 .10
22. 79 .30
50.00 .50
249. G3 3.60
10.00 .10

4 25.85 .40
72 1, 152. 72 14. 00
4 C8.24 .80
18 253. 03 3.20
2 27.99 .30
1 25.00 .30
6.88 .20
2
1 10.00 . 10

149 2,130.52 2a 7o

1128

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12.Statement shotting the number and amount of international money
Hawaiian Kingdom.
States and Territories

No. of Amonnt
No. of Amonnt
order* of orders Fees. orders of orders Fees.
isam d. issued.
issued. issued.

Alabama...
1 25.00
114 1,735.29
33.00
3
4 119.00

Idaho
Illinois

Nebraska

*0.30
21. 70
.60
1.30

315. 10

3.60

42.55

.60

1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1l

6.25
73.75
35.00
12.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
50.
in 00
nn

20
4
1
7

676. 51
13.80
12.00
51.26

.10
1.00
.40
.20
.10
.10
.10
.60
.10
6.60
.40
.20
.. LOO

20.00

.20

190 3.15LU

38.90

* *jo. io *0.50
1 1 19. 24
.20
1
];::;:::.:.
5

142. 39

L60

2.50

.10

1
1
3
1

38.96
25.00
14.61
10.00

.50
.30
.30
.10

i
15
2
1
S
1

10. 00
118.08
100.00
23.90
14.61
19.48

.10
1.90
1.00
.30
.20
.20

29.99

.40

42

599.85

7.60

AUDITORINTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.

1129

orders issued, paid, and unpaid, andfees collected, etc. Continued.

Leeward Islands.
No. of Amount
orders of orders
issued.| issued.

Netherlands.

Norway.

No. of I Amount
No. of Amount
No. of Amount of
orders! of orders Fees, orders of orders] Fees, orders orders is
issued, issued.
issued, issued.
Issued.
sued.
3 | $33.37 *>.40
1 I $40.00 0. 40

$13.74 $0.30
9

6
168
3

1 | 18.00
52 i 594.93

311.80 3.40
470.5:;
1.00
63. 10
80.00
90.00
315. 83
07.00
, 753. 89
47.00
19.03

6.10
I .10
| .90
.80
.90
3.40
.80
24.90
.50
.50

.20

-'91 34 3. 70

81

Totals.

980. 66 13.90

5G 794.61 10.20
2
31.00 .50
1
10.00 . liJ
5 ; 55.75 .90
1I
5.00 .HI
1
1

14.01
10.00

21

256.06

.20
.10

339 I 4,728.78 !61.40

78 2,041.91 22.20
340.00 3. 70
245.55 2.90
85.00 .90
344.83 3.70
573.50 ft 70
825.48 9.10
140 2,577.97 31.00
3 64. 00
]* 277. M 3 40
22.00 .30
223. CO 2.40
853.03 9.50
257. 50 3.00
1,888 81 21.90
672. 25 7.40
979. 31 I 12.20
20.00 .20
15.00 .20
81.83 1.00
1 15.00 | .20
148 2,671.32 32.20
213 4, 024. 34 46. E0
6 94.85 1.10
51 1, 2X2. 57 14.20
22 624. 70 6. 70
M 1,003.07 11.90
17 348.00 4.00
6 131.00 1.50
439. (10 5. 10
237. 00 2. 70
178.50 1.90
477. 00 5.10
106 2,016.68 23.20
1 14.75 .20
1,275 j25,B82.15 299. 10^

Fees.

$30, 903. 90
376
9, 046. 51
833 12,613.22
29,955 560, 442. 55
15, 086 333. 672. 93
16.537 213,615.15
2,995 61,114.59
1,092 14, 789. 46
6,936 165, 336. 65
1.394 28, 510. 24
2,359 50, 662. 19
429 12,024.99
53,507 760, 535. 68
6.322 70,422.87
6,-512 70,850.34
3,630 45, 793. 10
3,302 48, 432. 21
5,652 120, 154. 28
4,445 72,365.29
7,092 98.445.56
66,034 948,883.11
23,247 315,475.99
9,930 147. 297. 92
7, 481. 35
437
14. 863 236. 216. 93
5.853 135, 418. 14
3,730 52,216.33
1,178 24.300. 11
3,801 56,341.80
29,571 366, 482. 85
610 12, 808. 00
155. 032 2. 104, 097. 68
817 18,020.95
26, 822 j 347,320.71
3,273 08, 458. 94
5, 243 727,374. 10
9,200 122, 913. 39
1,415 31, 122. 21
2,291 3, 120. 30
7,436 13B,09ll. 19
2,023 24, 649. 26
2,462 40,233.34
2,439 48. 982. 89
1,855 37, 591. 47
9, 702. 70
788
12. 944 163,034.91
877 16, 132. 91
615,405 9,035,530.31 Ill2.093.30

1130

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12.Statement showing the number and amount of international moneyGreat Britain and Ireland.

Canada.
States and Territo
ries.

No. of
orders
paid.

Amount No. of Amount No. of Amount No. of

of orders orders of orders orders of orders orders
paid. repaid.
paid.
repaid. repaid. paid.

:<0
$539. 73
12
249. 50
Arkansas
1,287.41
78
California
3,611 81, 344. 39
521 10,430.79
Colorado
3, 174 29,585.11
Connecticut
01 13, 915. 80
Dakota
566. 85
82
Delaware
District of Columbia 1, 650 17.386.24
158
3,814.01
Florida
1,151.03
84
Georgia
Idaho
.
747. 50
18
9, 410 95, 532. 55
Illinois
070 15, 891. 82
Indiana
413
0, 732. 62
Iowa
257
6, 116.44
213
Kentucky
2, 877. 97
1,035
Louisiana
6. 308. 99
3,052 89,011.24
Maine
524
6, 580. 00
Maryland
14, 009 189, 496. 08
Massachusetts ...
6, 478 104, 992. 02
Michigan
1,777 42, 795. 90
Minnesota
248.90
6
Mississippi
1, 142 17, 370.51
Missouri
248
9,
980. 87
Montana
6,370.19
245
Nebraska
1,106.25
41
Nevada
348
New Hampshire .
5. 742. 00
1, 355 18, 057. 52
New Jersey
341.25
New Mexico . .
13
34,221 325, 825. 82
New York
North Carolina...
305.31
19
3, 512 40, 750. 81
Ohio
949 21,894.28
Oregon
7, 321 08. 684. 82
1'ennBylvania
011
8,916.31
Khode Island -
33
778.65
South Carolina . . .
124
1,714.05
Tennessee
191
3, 597. 44
Texas
34
872. 95
TTtah
084 12, 027. 79
Vermont
84
1,333.14
Virginia
807 19, 101. 83
Washington
13
308. 05
West Virginia
1,181 22,829.01
Wisconsin
44
1, 276. 02
Wyoming
Total.
101,333 1,267,267.75

41.00
.12. 50
108. 95
19. 80
39.59
ioo.oo
398. 85
40.46
11.00
10.00
20. 00
8.00
117. 96
10.00
1,197.97
1. 347. 73
223. 07
49.10
55. 00
52. 89
50. 50
100.80
247. 70
21.00
094. 94
164. 00
107. 50
230.47
165. 00
32. 50
2. 50
09. 25
20.00
11.50
.50
437. 48
414 6.52L32

II
38
1,904
473
772
221
56
1,440
501
114
65
3, 079
328
595
555
180
193
253
576
3,456
1,086
020
37
920
57
477
43
131
1,094 !
19
14, 329
48
1,681
202
4,880
530
Ml
I'll
758
104
no
414
93
60
645
32
44, 194

$1,069.34
298. 55
711.83
33,169.99
11,856.64
12, 970. 54
4, 961. 61
874. 24
8, 330. 26
11,137.49
1, 929. 64
2, 767. 29
47, 269. 89
4, 722. 32
11,682.81
12, 428. 88
3, 352. 02 I
3, 797. 85 I
3,000.02 '
9, 073. 70
52, 357. 97
18, 931. 04
12, 323. "8
642.34
17, 026. 65
1, 468. 92
11, 12L59
1, 129. 32
2, 33a 34
26. 007. 17
630. 55
176, 685. 63
755. 44
27,346.36
4,799. 11
72, 121. 07
9, 137. 14
1. 108 06
3,225.70
15,668.49
4.491.39
2, 907. 05
9,665.90
2, 493. 35
1. 503. 55
12,413.37
458.49
674,662.68

7 213.66
0
31.92
25.48
4
95.3!
12
118 1, 169. 97
34 387. t
95.79
16
20 332.49
19.48
1
23.46
4
1
.50
35.09
7

AUDITORINTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.

1131

orders issued, paid, and repaid, andfees collected, etc. Continued.

German Empire.

Switzerland.
Amount
of orders
repaid.

40.00
7.50
5.00
?94. 09
122. 00
7, 184.28

No. of
orders
paid.

Amount
of orders
paid.

67
215
55
70
TO
27
112
20
6
4
503
101
179
189
115
:t2
2
33
82
122
330
2
an
26
221
2
1
237
1
1,445
2
4*8
68
507
7
1
25
18S
23
12
12
19
6
434

$322. 51
2, 547. 66
6, 376. 94
2.046. 88
2, 396. 63
2, 135. 98
1,077.96
2, 242 78
832. 67
114.54
189. 47
16, 469. 09
2, 896. 95
5, 138. 75
5, 758. 66
3, 221. 99
1, 109. 39
38.71
830. 09
1, 616. 70
3,718.81
10,615.11
28.56
12, 512. 38
996.87
7, 679. 23
76.80
4 70
6, 951. 95
26.50
30, 850. 58
88.09
13,010.62
1,916. 40
13, 37. 85
117.31
5.86
852.49
5, 577. 19
761. 35
513.73
298. 96
579. 81
172.84
12,080.45

0,500

180,477.41

Xo. of
orders
repaid.

Amount
of orders
repaid.

$20. 00
"Too
1
21
2
1
2

49.38
565. 21
31.85
9.75
21.80
25.00
6.50
188.55
14.50
151.00

3
"is

55.65
ioi'so
74.85
9.88
45.55
49.41
2.50
15.70
1,445.65

1132

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12.Statement shotting the number and amount of international moneyItaly.

States and Terri

tories.

Alabama
...
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idabo
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
KanBas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Utah
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
"West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total .

France.

No. of Amonnt of No. of Amount orte Amount of No. of

orders ordors paid. orders of orders pi"." orders paid. orders
paid.
repaid. repaid.
repaid.

75
I
t
a
6
121

ti
i
570
1
40
4
00
4
25
0
1
28
1
13
1
11
3
1, 374

*5. 15
19.84
1.90
1, 806. 37
3.80
157. 67
48. 30
624. SO
234. 88
14.31
2, 243. 33
47. 70
84.32
103.23
147. 52
4, 427. 31
748. 77
1,414.67
88.00
121.73
76.32
728.94
96.01
915. 98
2, 338. 30
4. 77
13, 832. (9
4. 77
1, 270. 66
160. 28
2,581.67
81.08
1, 182. 96
248.80
7.63
993. 02
19.08
321.67
257.21
114. 48
37, 649. 21

$45.00
165.00
'iei.'oo
10.00
17.00
ii'.ii
5.00
7.67
62. 00
4. 00
11.00
261. 10
20.00
24.00
15.00
5.00

42.71
1.77
' io.' 66
123.00
10.00
5..CO

73. 18

$19. 99
3
4. 50
1
153.47
6
235
178. 97
22
569. 70
35
559. 75
42.59
2
1
3.80
959.20
108
284.67
16
332.21
14
190 40
4
433. 63
198
840.44
40
279. 13
21
25a 68
38
609.03
31
019. 04
384
391.00
17
632.65
46
134. 49
139
19a 97
54
370.17
23
12.52
2
114
301. 23
512.71
11
148. 30
5
19.04
1
21.78
3
998.60
97
35.22
J
878. 72
, 695
139.03
14
548.71
112
672.90
31
668.24
255
791.76
38
121. 46
6
81. 15
4
2S.64
106
242.37
17. 00
5
074. 18
31
305. 68
8
135.14
6
211.09
41
1
.95
m IB,

13
1
2
....
2
"i
8
3

1
1
25 I

AUDITOR

INTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.

1133

order) issued, paid, and repaid, and fees, collected, etc.Continued.

Sweden.
No. of
orders
paid.

New Zealand.

No. of Amount of
Amount of or orders
re orders re
ders paid.
paid.
paid.

$09.68

19
ie
27
48
3
44
8

567.01
725. 82
808.70
1,452.01
61. 65
128.90

i
l
2
1

$5.00
50.00
15.00
17. 70

331
1
90
53
1
1
4
1
64
Ul
329

5
53
1
0
139
2
16
8
92
21

9,907.28
30.15
3, 208. 18
1,606.33
4.03
1.27
107. 21
13.40
1,067.04
1,750.11
10,579.78
6(1. 89
133.88
1, 0CU. 32
4.02
90.50
2, 804. 12
87.01
516 85
202. 82
2, 557. 90
647. 03

1
1

6.00
6.00

3
1
1

50. 82
5.00
46.00

4.00

58.00

1
1

35.00
20. 00

14

472. 98

14
2
n
i
1,524

463. 59
36.94
938.3
48. 25
43, 850. 56

20

316. 52

No. of
orders
paid.

No. of Amount of
Amount of or orders
re orders re
ders paid.
paid.
paid.

2
1
3
246
8
27

$73.05
24.35
118.21
4, 688.71
179. 04
358.20

13
1
2
80
14
2
13
8
411
1
112
30
1
11
11
2
1
19
632
33
4
97
2
1
4
4
1
1
1
4

56.99
4.87
68.18
1,121.06
100.63
11.66
399. 28
233.76
3, 110. 95
12.17
1,090.52
518.78
24.35
198. 80
336.03
43.83
9.74
92.00
7, 118. 75
416. 58
91.13
1, 471.96
44.92
9.74
24.35
20.84
1.70
19.48
36 52
97.40

1,803

22, 235. 73

$9.74

9.74

1134

REPORT OF TUK POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12.Statement showing (he numbtr and amount of international moneyNew South Wales.

States and Territories.

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia .
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
,
Massachusetts...
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
Now Hampshire .
New Jersey
Now Mexico
New York
North Carolina...
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode' I si,mil
South Carolina. . .
Tennesseo
Utah
,
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total.

Victoria.

No. of Amount No. of Amount No. of Amount No. of

orders of orders orders of orders orders of orders orders
paid. paid. repaid. repaid. paid. paid. repaid.

222 $5, 465. 81

7 108.84
8 102.76

65
13
8
3
4
314
8
43
18
5

so

35.36

105.35
194. 80
10.92
875. 25
105. 78
133. 72
77. 91
194. 80
14.61
3, 634. 30
137.94
771. 21
250.64
31.65
82.94
48.70

37 705. 07
13 162.26
12 433. 60
3
77. 92
9 195.65
7
48.48
257 2, 200. 38
74a 30
246.13
22.59
5U.01
4C.70
209. 13
6, 305. G6
393. 87
2.43
771. 88
106.89
20. 00
58.70
38.96

227. 78
6. 934. 79
1,003.83
71.10
S
103 2, 584. 77
174.
34
a
101. 03
24. 35

211.84
107.14

24. 35
515.10
1,344 24, 009. 43

$24. 35
143 3, 340. 11
8 132. 97
28 978.36

74.11

1,067 17,687.40 |

AUDITOR INTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.

1135

orders issued, paid, and repaid, andfees collected, etc.Continued.

Belgium.
Amount
No. ofordcre of
orden*
puiii.
paid.
C
3
105
8
2
8
1
17
3
5
70
a
8
24
12
48
1
18
44
62
29
10
i\
1
8
2
34
4
200
5
32
12
US
2

$152.30
96. 22
4. 308. 20
230. 62
63.42
124.54
9.52
105. 53
126. 19
152. 35
1,060.60
844.17
238. 23
876.55
305. 16
1,821 64
19.00
440. 19
866.41
2, 055. 02
1,006. 24
399. 96
006. 93
36. 98
166. 79
15.23
975.35
123.21
4. 837. 63
113.78
537. 45
313. 04
3, 755. 52
7.82

24
8
51
101
3
1,250

687. 17
144.15
2, 212. 37
3, 339. 66
110. 00
31,051.14

Portugal.

No. of
orders
repaid.

Amount
of orders
repaid.

Amount
of orders
paid.

No. of
orders
paid.

No. of
orders
repaid.

Amount
of orders
repaid.

1
1

$13.00
5.00

25
20

$843.25
1, 172. 97

6.00

11.07

35.00

12
5

443.50
28.89

5.00

1
1

8.00
2.50

350

16,732.77

20.00

15.00

2
1
1

31.98
10.00
6.00

3
111

18.00
231.24

2
2

3.50
47.20

10.00

465

19,657.39

13

r
1

$30.00

1
2

20.00
16.65

30.00

06.65

40.11

162.59

1136

KEPOET OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12.Statement showing the number and amount of international money
Jamaica.

Stat and Terri

tories.

Tasmania

No. of Amount No, of Amount No. of Amount No. of Amount

orders of orders orders of orders orders of orders orders of orders
paid.
paid. repaid. repaid. paid.
paid. repaid . repaid.
2

$56.01

22
1
13

543.98
4X70
212. 78

4241.26

9
i
32
1

23a 23
6.36
19.48
807.58
14. 61

.40

4
1

16.91
27. 17

3
68
76
45
62
7

10.38
2, 120. 02
679.06
1, 761. 28
1,522.33
183.47

71
8
3

1, 114. 57
11.96
121. 75

29
1

859.60
14. 61
1
46
5
2

1.82
537.78
33.53
27.40

147

I
1
2, 134. 55 I
1

|
1

16.00

District of Colum-

Massachusetts
Michi"au

New llauipshiro . .
392. 32
12
New Jersey
i,48t 47, 701. 33
New York
152. 57
13
Ohio
111 2,485.53
lYnns.vlvania ..1
20.88
5
101.22
3
South Carolina
4.77
2
48.90
2
f>
362.21

Total

16.18

2,014

60,389.54

19.48

1
1

5.00
39.99

4.87

69.34

|
1

6. 00

AUDITORINTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.

1137

orders issued, paid, and repaid, and fees collected, etc.Continued.

Windward Islands.

Japan.

Cape Colony.

No. of Amount No. of Amount No. of Amount No. of Amount No. of Amount
orders of orders orders of orders orders of orders orders of order* orders of orders
paid.
paid. repaid. repaid. paid.
paid. paid.
paid. repaid. repaid.

21
7

$886.39
180.20

230
7

$6, 339. 03
221.04

7
1
1

$213. 36
6.08
4.87

H
7

267.93
168.02

83.53

318. 52

2
8
85
I

48.70
21.04
452. 90
84.10
1,707.21

128.08
11. 36
162.48
278. 89
35. 00
29.53
27.50
9.74
170. 26
169.96
1, 818.31
10.00
51.32

18

25
2
12
10
2
4
3
1
12
20
55
1
2

15
1
2
1
1
82
3
20
3
1
8

266. 00
5.78
35.29
24.35
2.02
175. 44
97.40
350.84
37.13
1.21
204.53

8
1,034
2
21
107

146.98
39, 889. 66
30. 21
561. 03
2, 741. 72

2
11
160
2
9
1
22

26.50
160.48
2, 237. 23
60. 00
9K.40
11.30
445. 70

73.85

10.00
30.00

61.34
1,044.72
424. 95
24 35
112.63
4.87
121. 75

1
1

6
90
12
1
17
1
5

90.00
19.48

3
1

24.35

8
1
1

114.85
3. 50
5.00
3

23.22

237

3, 350. 01

1, 401

47,691.03

1
1

48p m G 87

$1.01
4.00

5.01
72

605

12,668.46

$4.87

4.87

1138

'

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 12.Statement showing, etc.,
Hawaiian Kingdom.

States nnd Territo

ries.

No. of
orders
paid.

Leeward Islands.

Queensland.

Amount No. of Amount No. of Amount No. of A Minim t

of orders order 8 of orders orders of orders orders of orders
repaid. repaid. paid.
paid. paid.
paid.
paid.
1

Districtof Columbia

Indiaua

Mil mm hnaotti
Miclligsu
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri

North Carolina
Obio
Rhode Island
South Carolina

Virginia

Total

43.00
1
000 15, 064. 34
16.00
4
101 45
U
40.00
1
29
217.75
1
1:11m
1|
5 00
1,200.55
83
7
70.35
6
07.50
-II 00
4
2
17.00
57
4HO. 75
30
14
137.50
2, 126. 00
181
818 40
43
54.00
5
381. 10
is
15
408.78
4.00
1
11
72.00
432
5, 31a 60
4:16. 36
44
64.50
7
105
2.07
3
15.85
I
6
S
9
2
2, 076

70.00
32.25
131. 9U
159.30
55.00
30, 234. 92

$:>". 00

50.00

1
46
2
1

97.00
91,113,32
S3. 57
4.13

.62

22
4
1

311.03
2U.65
1.50

71
1
16
6
2
11

801.62
0.74
124.84
19.29
24.34
290.16

5
129
20
1
21
2
1

77. 92
1.744,37
337.43
48.70
321. 12
73.05
7.30
14.01
1.33

74.99

4
2
7

965.90
16.50
48.39

120 3, 133. 82
6

373

22.28

3, 280. 80
5, 542. 63 j

138

AUDITOEMONEY-OKDER TRANSACTIONS.

1139

orders issued, <f e.

Netherlands.
No. of
orders
paid.

Norway.

Amount
of orders
paid.

1
2
:i
1
7
"
1

$21.00
9.70
31.00
1.75
218.29
2.88
1.30

21
4
3
1

No. of
orders
paid.

Totals.

Amount
of orders
paid.

4
I
13
1

SI 10. 94
L 70
352. 95
14.77
1.43

319. 81
105. 39
10.00
3.25

38

708.65

4.90

r,4
2
S
3

109.21
793.81
35.81
19.52
71.62

2
12
13
1
2

3.99
488.69
398.21
1.62
19.92

12
53
7
3

259. 01
622.37 1
236.15
12.17

1
17
3
9

3.36
287.39
i07.24
270. 25

5
1

150.12
2a 00

2
1

100.00
37.64

282.07

114.59

183

3,4ia47

127

3,034.10

Number
of orders
paid.
202
El
404
9,526
l.aio
4,759
1,676
166
4, 050
877
318
115
20,370
2,643
3,334
2,094
979
2,312
4,709
2,132
19,558
9,792
5,264
104
5, 039
385
2,391
125
5! 6
5,578
61
69, 462
131
9,087
1,469
17, 520
1,291
231
410
2,581
299
882
672
1. 175
172
5,962
93
222,122

Amount
of orders
paid.
$4, 406. 05
1, 373. 86
H, 929. 91
222, 780. 38
33, 475. 13
64,442.67
48, 598. 16
3, 877 61
36, 145. 16
21,994.33
6, 024. 19
4,9(11.03
374,742. 98
67, 977. 71
06, 743. 72
61, 028. 61
22, 204. 25
41, 203. 36
56, 887. 48
41,490.25
291,768.50
189, 603. 17
150, 099. 73
2,548.62
119,389.21
14,436.50
75, 419. 78
3,736.20
8, 870. 39
110,744.73
1,071.38
991,975.47
2, 489. 97
175, 397. 73
36,926. 77
278,3iail
21,569.07
6, 637. 95
8,157.61
69, 632. 29
7,305.14
17,721.57
14, 605. 64
32, 446. 73
4, 806. 21
167,910.41
2,198.33
4,018,703.93

No. of
orders
repaid.
3
1
2
100
40
65
21
8
24
4
13
9
213
31
36
18
15
10
13
25
204
145
51
47
8
20
4
10
111
4
500
5
130
14
207
37
1
7
41
111
9
10
5
2
80
5
2,398

Amount
of ortlers
repaid.
7.53
45.00
7.00
1, 410. 80
859. 58
563. 42
227. 93
HI. 82
425. 55
110'. 73
304. 17
351. 53
2, Gil. 49
2.11. 28
290.30
150 72
262. 32
222. 50
147.44
290. 94
3, 297. 73
2, 136. 38
520. 42
29. 55
073. 17
203. 73
213. 44
67. 00
142.95
1, 487. 90
27.01
0. 167 09
43.98
1,580.31
235.08
2, 290. 72
391.53
10. CO
55.20
542. 05
44.98
158.04
167.79
39.00
5.50
1, 162. or.
142.49
30,552.01

1140

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 13.Statement nhowing the receipts and disbursemtnts of the money-order offices of the
United States during the fiscal year ended June 30, le87.
RECEIPTS.
Balance, in the bands of postmasters June 30, 188G
Amount received for domestio money-orders issued. 117, 402, 660. 89
Amount received for postal notes issued
11,768,824.81
Amount received for international money-orders is
sued
9,035,530.31
Total issued
Ainouut received for fees on domestic- lnonev-orders
issued
*.
Amount received for fees on postal notes issued
Amount received for fees on international moneyorders Issued
Total fees
Amount of deposits received from postmasters
'Amount of drafts drawn on the postmaster at New
York, N. Y
Amount transferred from postage fund
Amount of gain
Amount of premium
lialance duo postmasters

$1,635,745.48

138,267,016.01
912,876.40
189,844. 56
112, 093. 20
1,214,814.26
98,259,379.82
13, 843, 215. 01
592,790.73
200. 52
999. 65
22, 550. 09
112,719,161.82

Total receipts

253, 836, 737. 57

DISBURSEMENTS.

Amount of domestic money-orders paid

Amount of postal notes paid
Amount of international money-orders paid
Total paid
Amount of domestio money-orders repaid
Amount of postal notes repaid
Amount of international money-orders repaid

$116, 406, 339. 3S

11,572,081.27
4,018,703.93
.
$131, 997, 114. 58
R">7,097.28
154,686.24
30,552.01

Total repaid
Amount of drafts paid by tho postmaster at New
York, N. Y
14,803,310.19
Amount deposited nt first -class oflices
103,4/7,794.03
Amount transferred to postage fund
305,991 38
Amount of loss
12, 177. 43
Amount of expense
127, 1:15. 60
Amount paid for commissions on money-orders
301,044.71
Amount paid for commissions on postal notes
53,701.34
Miscellaneous items
15,091.10
Balance in the hands of postmasters Juno 30, l*fc>7..
1,699,808.68

1 , 042, 935. 53

'
120,796,687.46

Total disbursements

253,836,737.57

No. 14.-Statement showing the transfers to and from the money-order account during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Amount transferred to money-order account
Less balance duo money-order account, Juno 30, 1886

$592,796.73
17, 750. 58
$575,046.15

Amount transferred from money-order account

Balance due postage account

305, 994. 38
269, 051. 77
575, 046. 15

AUDITORINTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS

1141

No. 15.Statement shoiving the money-order transactions with the United States assistant
treasurer, New York, jV. Y., during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Balance in the hands of the assistant treasurer NewYork, N. Y., June 30, 1886
-
Amount deposited with the assistant treasurer New
York, N. Y

$1, 842, 438. 22

2,139,509.21!
63,981,947.48

Amount of drafts paid by the assistant treasurer

New York, N. Y
Balance in the hands of the assistant treasurer New
York, N. Y., Juno 30, 1887

1 , 365, 979. 17
2, 615, 968. 31
3,981,947.48

No. 16. Statement showing the rcrenue which accrued on domestic money-order transac
tions during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
Amount received for fees on money-orders issued
Amount of gain
Amount of premium, etc

$912, 876. 40
200. 52
999. 65
914,076.57

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions on money-orders
For incidental expenses
For lost remittances and burglaries
For bad debts

297, 527. 51
92,753.65
10, 507. 69
1,669.74
402, 458. 59

Not revenue

511,617.93

Statement showing the revenue which accrued on postal-note transactions during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1887.
Amount received for fees on postal notes issued
Amount allowed postmasters:
For commissions on postal notes
For incidental expenses

8189, 844. 56
-

53,701.34
29, 169. 38
:

Net revenue

82, 870. 72
106,973.84

INTERNATIONAL.
Statement showimj the revenue which accrued on international money-order transactions
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.
CANADA.
Amount receive 1 for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received

$13, 328. 15
916.18
$14,244.33

Amonut allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses
Amount paid Canada :
Eor incidental expenses
Net revenue

705. 03
464.06
1,169.09
17. 00
13,058.24

1142

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

Aniouut received for fees on orders issued
Amount of sain on exchange
Amount allowed postmasters :
For commissions
For incidental expenses
Amount paid Great Britain :
For excess of commissions*
For incidental expenses

$48, 834. 95
7,635.39
$>6, 4 /U- J4
cfo'o?
1,672.27
37, 054. 25
112.01

Net revenue

.
3/, lob. -co
15,743.93

GERMANT.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Amount of gain on exchange

30, 962. 75
15,204.58
4C, l0i..B

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses

1,066.85
1,962.66

Amouut paid Germany .

For excess of commissions
For incidental expenses

7,263.86
47.60

\ i evenno

_ _
3, 029. yl
7 311 4C
35,826-36

SWITZERLAND.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Amount of gain on exchange

5, 193. 25
6,343.19
11,000. 44

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses

'--

145. GO
246.69

'92,29

Amount paid Switzerland :

For excess of commissions

1,901. w

Net revenue

9, 242. 23

ITALY.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Amount of gain on exchange
Amount allowed postmasters :
For commissions
For incidental expenses

7,566. 45
18,523.24

^^^

129.22
417.545

54(547

Amount paid Italy:

For excess of commissions

4>

Net revenue

20,581.23

FRANCE.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Amount of gain on exchango

2,388. 45
3,059.40
5, 44*. So

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses...

51. 51
129.39

Amount paid France :

For excess of commissions
Not revcuuo

lou. yu
835.*
4,431,58

("$13,446.43 pertains to fiscal year ended Jnne 30, 1885.

AUDITORINTERNATIONAL MONEY-ORDERS.
JAMAICA.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received

837. 40
434. 95

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses

.90
3.43

Net revenue
NEW ZKALAXD.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received

80. 75
91.02

Amount allowed postmasters:

For commissions
For incidental expenses

3. 10
7.57

Net revenue
NEW SOUTH WALES.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received
Amount allowed postmasters :
For commissions
For incidental expenses

71. 00
150. 31
2. 82
7.05

Net revenue
VICTOKIA.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excessof commissions received
Amount allowed postmasters : *
For commissions
For incidental expenses

75. 40
79.88
2.18
7.18

Net revenue
BELGIUM.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Amount of gain on exchange
Excess of commissions received
Amount allowed postmasters:
For commissions
For incidental expenses

374. 50
57.10
9. 15
15. 8C
10.50

Not revenue
PORTUGAL.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excessof commissions received
Amount allowed postmasters :
For commissions
For incidental expenses
Net revenne

101. 2.)
27.44
j*
9. 95

1144

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Amount of fees received on orders issued

Loss

$2,545. 15
402. 76
$2,947.91

Amount allowed post masters :

For commissioss
For incidental expenses

87.59
93.04
180.63

Amount paid Sweden :

For loss on exchange
For excess of commissions

1,596.56
1, 170. 72
2,767.28
2, 947. 91

TASMANIA.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received

1.80
8. 56
10.36

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses

.19
4. 85
5.04

Net revenue

5.32

WIXUWABD ISLANDS.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received
.

26. 70
348. 52
375.22

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses

.49
14.86
15.35

Net revenue

359.87

JAPAN.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Exce>s of commissions received

72. 65
54. 12
126.77

Amount allowed postmasters:

For commissions
For incidental expenses

.94
4.14
5.08

Net revenue

121.69

CAPE COLONY.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received

11. 80
17. 87
29.67

Amount allowed postmasters:

For commissions
For incidental expenses
Net revenuo
HAWAIIAN KINGDOM.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received

.41
4.80
.21
24. 46

<
38. 90
289. 50

328.40
Amount allowed postmasters :
For commissions
For incidental expenses
Net revenue

4.34
12.75
17.09
311. 31

AUDITOR

RECAPITULATION OF THE REVENUE.

QUUSILAHV.
Amount received for fees on ordtrs issued
Excess of commissious received

1145

$7. 60
30.07
$37. 07

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses

.65
3. 89
4. 54

Net rovenne

3X13

LEEWAUD ISLAKDB.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Excess of commissions received

13. 00 .
17. 37
31. 27

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
Not revenue

- -

31.20

SOBWAT.
Amount received for fees on orders issued
Loss

299. 10
115.96
410.06

Amount allowed postmasters :

For commissions
For incidental expenses
Amount paid Norway :
For loss on exchange
For excess of commissions

7. 43
49.87
57. 30
241.97
115. 79
357. 70
415. 06

NKTIIRKLAND6.
Amount received for tees on orders issued
Excess of commissions
Loss

61 .40
L 30
25.24
87.94

Amount allowed postmasters:

For commissions
For incidental expenses

1.57
86. 37
87.94

No. 17. Recapitulation of net revenue.

Revenue on domestic money-order transactions
Revenue on postal-note transactions
Revenue on transactions with
Canada
Great Britain and Ireland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
France
Jamaica
New Zealand
Now South Wales
Victoria

$511, 617. 98
106,973.84
$13,058.24
15,743.98
35, 826. 36
9,242.23
20,581.23
4, 431. 58
467. 96
161.10
211. 44
145.92

1146

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

Revenue on transactions with

Belgium
Portugal
Tasmania
Windward Islands
Japan
Cape Colony
Hawaiian Kingdom
Queensland
Leeward Islands

$414.39
116.18
5.32
359.87
181.
24. 46
311.31
33. 13
31.20
101,287.59

Less loss on transactions with

Sweden
Norway
Netherlands

.-.

$402.76
115.96
25.24
543.96
$100,743.63

Total revenue

719,335.45

No. 18.Statement of assets and liabilities June 30, 1887.

ASSETS.
Balance in the hands of the United States assistant treasurer at New
York. N. Y., Jnue 30, 1887
$2,615,968.31
Balance in the hands of postmasters June 30, 1887
1,699,808.68
4,315,776.99
LIABIUTIRS.
Amonnt due postage account
269, 051. 77
Revenue on money-order and postal-note account
719, 335. 45
Unpaid domestic money-orders, postal notes, and international moneyorders, and balances of unadjusted international accounts
3, 327, 389. 77
4,315,776.99

No. 19.Statement showing the principal international monci/-order transactions during

the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887.

Nationalities.
International lists of orders of
United States issue received,
examined, registered, and
checked.
Canada
Creut Britain anil Ireland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
France
Jamaica
New Zealand
New South Wales
Victoria
Belgium
Portugal
Sweden
Taamania
Windward Islupda

Number.

Value.

Ill It, 117.748.08

I'.u 3,817,125.07
100 2, 433, 567. 25
180 440, 194. 97
179 703. 010. 35
U 100, 887. 40
3, 019. 33
SO
0, 837. 10
29
8,472.35
II
8, 805. 06
31
31, 898. 45
ICO
11,718.90
179
181 210, 991. 01
79.28
M
2, 494. 41
47

AUDITOR

MONEY-OEDER TRANSACTIONS.

1147

No. 19. Slaleinent showing the principal international money-order transactions during
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887Continued.
Increase.
Nationalities

Number.

Value.
Number.

Value

International lists of orders of

United States issue received,
examined, rogistsred, and
checkedContinued.
Capo Colony
Hawaii
Queensland
Japan
Leeward Islands
Norway
Netherlands . .'

1,011.71
3, 976. 52
1,152.17
6,385. 11
1,038.37
27, 202. 63
4, 598. 69

$514. 20
883.5*
541.73
4, 035. 02
852. 80
27, 202. 63
4, 598. 69

International lists of orders oj

foreign issue received exam
ined, registered, and checked.
Canada
Great Britain and Ireland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Franco
Jamaica

New Zealand
New South Wales
Victoria
Belgium
Portugal
Sweden
Tasmania
Windward Islands
Capo Colony
Hawaii
Queensland
Japan
Leoward Islands
Norway
Netherlands

336 1,281, 822. 40

329 669, 753.71
139 1, 466, 618. 95
243 185, 599.87
39, 442. 99
105
12
77, 241.71
61, 012.36
4S
25, 162.75
27
28
28, 509. 98
21, 564.57
29
139
33, 345.29
81
tn, 009. 50
306
40. 510. 30
16
2, 625. 31
48, 963. 48
74
50
8, 196. 39
118
36, 465.49
396. 00
87
40
602. 62
35
389. 88
8!)
044. 44
52
856.76

14,715.34
21,510.29
11,076.69
3, 167. 96
10, 531. 30

International accounts received,

examined, registered, and ad
justed.
Canada
Great Britain and Ireland
Germany
-'Switzerland
Italy
France
Jamaica
Now Zealand
New South Whales
Victoria
Ilelglum
Portugal
Sweden
Tasmania
Windward Islands
Capo Colony
Hawaii
Queensland
Japan
Leeward Islands
Norway
Netherlands

2, 422, 887. 37
4,537, 245. 57
3, 942, 849. 45
632, 603.00750, 406.37
273, 200. 43
64, 631. 32
3.5. 132. 89
37. 599. 49
30, 642.77
66, 327. 58
30. 070. 23
265. 791. 87
1, 844. 08
61, 931. 01
4, 296.26
4H. 994.09
7, 682. 80
20, 144. 03
3, 892. 58
31, 403. 30
0, 502.71

* Two quarterly accounts not received.

Number. Value.

2, 613. 39
4,848.76
293. 21
23,152.75
7,465.55
2, 835. 14
4, 044.44
4, 850. 76

337, 694. 93
834, 905.34
287, 738. 70
147, 239. 86
130, 908.47
33, 122. 21
10, 090. 1 1
93. 27
717. 15
222. 31
936. 33
363. 35
549. 50
098. 63
403. 30
502.71

t One quarterly account not received.

1148

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 20.Statement showing tlte weight of Utters, newspapers, etc., sent from the United
States to European countries during the fiscal year ending June 30,1687.
Austria.

England.

Belgium.

Steamship lines.
Letters.

Papers.

Grams. Grams.
34, 383, 470 158,914,693
Hamburg-American Packet Com
1.954. 525 10. 165, 820
pany
Cunard (New Tort)
30, 721, 942 138,655.320
14, 075, 142 63, 812. 459
4,411,753 18, 073, 894
L 321, 385 5, 363, 835
Liverpool and Great Western Steam13, 321, 139 oi. inn, 127
314, 732 1,491,39)
548, 080 2, 997, 005
1,310,121 5,298,112
120, 697 527, 137
30, 449 328, 507
Red Star
Netherland Stoaiu Navigation Com-

Letters. Papers. Letters.

Papers.

Grams. Grams. Grams.

5, 074, 345 10, 521, 425 860,140
620,665 1,330,230 43,635
1, 254, 900 3,188,595 798,030
673, 075 1,384,495 333, 040
7,555 10, 525 63, 015
77,045 192, 315 28,940
1, 097, 125 2, 321, 950 349, 075
8,250
34,015 74,255
138,295
4,355
5,550 24,780

Grams.
4,664,365
227,220
4,241,650
1,855,415
357.625
112,455
2, 138, 185
33,7c0
908.516
155,780

12,033

1, 170

103,386,435 466, 825, 303 8. 813, 080 19,0.9,340 2, 059, 233 n. 696. o.-..-,
Compared wilb last fiscal year:
10,225,778 19, 638, 037 L 528, 065 1, 291, 133
Denmark.

France,

529,538 2. 460, 403

Germany.

Stoamship lines.

Hamburg- American Packet Com-

Liverpool and Great Western Steam-

Letters.

Papers

Grams.
1, 918, 565
264, 550
516,555
285, 160
10,300
35, 570
478, 100
11,890

Grams.
3, 934, 671
519, 880
],"-">, 17m
501, 635
17,810
75,210
L 207. 360
25, 455

4, 315

Letters. Papers. Letters. Papers.

Gram t. Grams. Grams. Grams.

4, 721, 256 23, 744, 449 28. 900, 447 104, 212, 668
663,215 3, 603, 446 3, 551, 203 16.843,872
1, 132,272 3, 223, 198 8, 652, 763 31, 654. 515
1, 132, 149 5, 387, 133 4, 352, 843 15. 878, 809
77 399
444. 781 2,230.316 105. 220
65,294 269,312 590, 705; 2, 147, 002
1, 578. 371 9,221,235 5,873,816 21,796,928
5, 495, 021 23, 97, 858 201, 738 687, 768
7....
43,665 357,115
17, 715 150, 147 773, 724 33,500
17,725

Netberland Steam Navigation ComTotal

Compared with last fiscal year:

1
3, 525, 005 7,364,95015,426, 171 72,2)3. 780 32, 268. 235 193,316,816
275,684

2, 187, 740 8, 476, 954

439, 494

440, 958 7,764,132

-

AUDITORWEIGHT OF FOREIGN MAILS.

1149

No. 20. Weight of letters, newspapers, etc., sent from the United States, etc.Continued.
Italy.

Netherlands.

Norway.

Steamship lines.
Letters. Papers. Letters. Papors. Letters. Papers.

Grams. Grams. Grams. Grams. Grams. Grams.

3. 802, 170 15, 308. 200 1, 029, 290 3, 475, 800 3, 825. 290 7, 880, ai5
North German Lloyd
'
Uamhurff-Ainerican Packet Company .. 237,140 821. 840 51.600 221, 250 515, 130 820. 685
1, 828, 760 9. 519, 283 822, 080 3, 207, 090 1, 083, 000 2, 587, 005
Cunard (New York)
1. 072,080 4. 849, 190 364, 685 1, 176, 755 570, 610 917,035
White Star
301, 870 1, 134. 600 76,615 228, 735 18,660 23. 490
30, 805 147, 195 36, 990 101, 055 71,040 109,000
Liverpool nud Great Western Steam1,221, 440 4, 159, 880 290, 105 1, 144, 890 947, 810 2, 191, 790
9,600 27,180 28, 125 107, 195
1, 204, 110 6,331,245
General Transatlantic
4,735 27,745
103, 180 412, 980 24, 720 121, 105
7,700 19,820
3,370 62.180
Netherland Steam Navigation Company.
9, 860, 545 42,814.405 2, 717, 025 9, 767, 510 7, 100, 590 14. 7.-0, 020
Total
Compared with last fiscal year:
1, 921, 367 7, 972, 996 332, 010 027.780 835, 180 1,892,283
Portugal.

Rossis.

Spain.

Steamship lines.
Letters. Papers. Letters. Papers. Letters. Papers.
Grams. Grains. Grams. Grams. Grams. Grams.
321,385 765. 120 2, 589, 605 3, 321, 260 698, 050 4, 224, 465
17, 395 42, 325 161, 185 170, 760 57, 485 2511. 930
150, 620 445, 815 1, 503, 23* 2. 757, 685 413,370 2. 505, 790
87, 555 226, 290 806, 630 1,133,575 222, ::.-> 1,271,650
33, 120 36, 920 184, 320 211,005 00, 215 353, 106
3, 080
8,650 51, 970 111,585
9.220 44, 545
Liverpool and Great Western Steam110, 010 215, 060 835. 680 1, 230, 840 248, 925 1,403,380
81,300 301,350 31,035 95, 370 230, 475 1,580,300
____
6,375 18,725 66, 915 88. 475 24,410 88,005
Ilanilmtp-Ameriran Packet Company ..

Net hei land Steam Navigation Company.

810. 880 2,061,145 6, 230, 475] 9, 120, 645 1,009,525 11,728,300
Compared with last fiscal year :
l,719,085j 992,030
1,200

310

230, 085 1, 192, 681

1150

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. 20. Weight of letttn, neicapapert, etc., tent from the United States, etc.Continued.
Sweden.

Switzerland.

Turkey.

Steamship lines.
Letters. Papers. Letters. Tapers. Letters. Tapers.
Graml. Grama. Grams. Gram*. Grama. Grama.
7, 032, MO 18, 553, 098 1,710,600 7, 113,860 211,655 2, 332. 225
1, 068, 975 2, 968, 930 92,660 627, 740 12, 100 136,615
1, 818, 715 0. 227, 886 1, 020. 800 4. 695, 810 139.900 1,681.025
1,122,995 3, 543. 075 513,910 2,431,040 68,055 807, 615
31,095 340,790 130.485 531,805 14,320 161.530
121,445 374,130 18, 520 75,195
4,726 46,955
Liverpool and Great Western Steam
1,
828,
870
61.820
516,
455
2,391,890
618, 970
ship Company
5, 15L 710
43,760 169, 025 611,430 2, 870, 090
2,205 21,445

North German Lloyd

Hamburg- American Packet Company

15,100
Netherlaud Steam NavigationCompany

47, 610

43,011

201,190

6,010

66,070

1
12. 916, 8:5 37,382,854 4,067,900 20,814,20| 522,795; 6,871,460

Compared with lost fiscal year:

1, 802. 030

241, 921

509,585

31, 985

161, 325

711,826
RECAPITULATION BY STEAMSHIP LINES.
Piiprrs.

Steamship lines.
Grama.
97, 143, 658
9,311,363
51, 885, 0.2
26,581.581
5,898,2m
2,470,42t
28, 573, 630
8,305,716
4,735
730,010
1, 823, 668
120, 697
30,419
12,033
|
3,370

Nurtfc German Lloyd of Bremen

Hamburg-American Packet Company
Canard, limited (New York)
White Star
Anchor

I n man
Liverp<M>: and Great Western Steamship Company
Company General Transatlantic
Thiugvalla
Cimard. limited (Boston)
National
Cunadian
American
Red Star
Nethcrland Steam Navigation Company
Total.

Grama.
308. 9S7, 414
38,763,573
2l5,C8a,43!>
105, 178, 7!<1
23. f07, 39U
9, 239. M
110,397,00.'.
37, 218. 7T0
27, 715
4. 282, 630
7, 320, 076
527, 137
328, 507
1. TO
62,180

RECAPITULATION BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

Countries.
England
Austria
Belgium

Denmark
France ...

Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
.....
Switzerland
Turkey
Total
Increase compared with last fiscal year

Letters.

....

Papers.

Grama.
Orotm,
103, 888, 435 466, 825, 3<n
8, 8t3, 080
19,029, 340
2, 659, 233
11,696, 056
3, 526. 005
7,364, 956
15,428,171
72, 213, 786
62, 268, 235 193, 316, ns
9, 860, 545
42, 814,
2,717,025
9,767, Mil
14.750, no
7, 100, 590
810,880
2.061, 145
6. 230, 475
9, 120, 615
11, 728, Mo
1,969,525
37, 3?2. 64
12, 916, 835
20,841, 620
4, 657, 900
6,871, 480
622,795
] 232, 894. 729 | 927,787,865

AUDITORWEIGHT OF FOREIGN MAILS.

1151

No. 21. Weight of letters, newspaper), etc., sent by sea from the United States to countries
and colonies other than European of the Universal Postal Union during the fiscal year
ending June 30, 18S7.
Countries and colonies.
Cuba
Australasia. et~. (non-union)
Hiitisli Columbia ...
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Windward Islands
United States of Colombia
Braid
Hong-Kong
Bermuda
Jamaica
Argentine Republic
Chili
Guatemala
Mexico
Pern
Hnyti
Bahamas
Republic of Honduras
Newfoundland
United States consul at Shanghai
British ilouduras
Nora Scotia
Venezuela
St. Thomas and Porto liico (via Cuba)
San Domingo
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Salvadur

Porto Rico (direct)

Ecuador
Uruguay
Curncoa ..i
Tahiti
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Java
Manilla
Turk's Island
Slam
Singaporo
Fruui United States consul Shanghai
New Caledonia
Bolivia
Cochin China
Hong-Kong postal agency, Shanghai
Marquesas
Martinique and Guadeloupe
Total
Increase compared with last fiscal year

Letters.

Papers.

Grams.
Grams.
3, 116, 051 Js, 4"7, 1183
2, 702, 307 69, 377, 702
1, 302, 974 5, 622, 25n
1, 774, 733 19,902.093
2,081,203 21, 196, 191
1,171,653 10.962.370
1, 468, 980 16,852.817
1, 076, 389 13, 555, 985
1,267,452 4, 630, 585
747, 215 6, 873, 450
505, 295 5,861,365
469,470 9, 697. 935
491,931 12, 918, 814
550, 303 6, 474, 708
540,410 4,716, 361
483, 683 9, 638, 006
847, 365 3, 647. 845
2liS, 023 2, 596, 398
285, 168 3, 374, 971
27, 3*0
215, 960
554, 428 6, 286, 383
199,800 1, 339, 298
434, 673
655, 885 "8,'868,:200
159, 029 2, 596, 327
163, 900 2, 380, 205
244, 097 3, 290, 100
295. 196 3, 528, 618
209, 090 2, 930, 809
128,9811
615, 830
25*. 862 3, 273, 855
137,015 3, 093, 900
256, 105 1, 157, 080
78, 132 1, 3 . 3, 108
1,770
10, 470
92. 12D
7. 168
59, 7'.'8
480, 004
40, 330
272, 030
6. 703
137, 219
12,034
99. 252
354, F85
453, 890
1115,318
5.896
18, 885
857, 555
4, 603
4 1, 722
1, 3:8 1, 151,800
4, 045
01,700
3,465
99, 040
7. 020
25, 031, 938 | 301, 028, 814
S.88L 538

1152

REPORT OE THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

No. '22.Statement shotting tht weight of foreign elated mails retransported by sea, and the
amounts accruing to steamship companies for their carriage, during tht fiscal year ending
June 30, 1887.
Letters.
North German Lloyd
Ilanihurjr American Packet Company
Cunard (limited)
White Star
Liverpool and Great Western Steamship Company
Inii hi
Anchor

National
v
Plant Investment Company
Atlaa
Quebec
i
New York and Cuba
William* and Rankin*
I'nited State* and Hrazil Mail
Blanche Henderson
Doininicau
Clvde
Ilavtien Itipublic
Lorenzo I), llaker
Pacific Mail
New York and Jamaica
Red "D"
i
Alert
Lizzie Henderson
Atlantic and West India
City
Totals

Grams,
Orams.
8. 646, 678 25, 848. Of9
587,792
226, 509
3, 640. 967 9, 589. 203
2. 207, 33.! 7. 105,211
2, 68*, 302 7, 535, 534
22.1.885
604,945
1,060,578 2, 895. 498
294.107
901,681
38, 191 1, 003, 665
8,344
106.303
14,062
147, 798
151, 103 2, 430, 129
188,050
20,272
3,751
37,515
50, 833
11,555
3,536
102,678
2, 502
148.411
6,405
106,815
537
10.903
815
120,825
17,515
23.642
29, 120
267. 125
5. 252
54.883
4,317
4.466
4,730
254
19, 301, 896 | 59, 881, 051

Dollar*.
10, 838. 39
275. 30
4. 438.89
2, 81V 73
3, 318. 50
276. 36
1, 302. 87
370. 83
133. 72
18.31
27.83
380.32
37.71
7.24
16.06
13. 32
16. 74
16.49
1.57
12. 45
19. 19
53.88
10.36
.80
1.32
24, 404. 88

INDEX.

Accidents. (See Casualties.)

Accounts and returns of postmasters, new system explained
37-39
Adhesive stamps. (See Postage-stanipB.)
Tables showing issues, etc
918-920
Advertising, allowances for, to postmasters
359
estimates for, for Postmaster-General's office
261
for postmasters
261,278
Agencies for distribution - / stamps, work of, for year
890
subagencies established
691
estimates for, for next fiscal year
283
Alabama, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
10."i6
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Allowances, statements of, to post-offices
116, 118, 124, 132
report of commissions upon, in post-offices
168
remarks upon, by Postmaster-General
23
Appointments of postmaster, statistics of
9
of railway postal clerks, statistics of
52
Appointment division, work of, statistics
347
Appropriations, statement of condition of and accounts with, by Auditor
1050
with expenditures for fiscal year by Third Assist
ant
909
for Third Assistant's Office
873
deficiencies of
878
estimates for. (See Estimates.)
Arizona, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1056
money-order transactions of offices in
11 15
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in....
1057
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Arrests for violations of postal laws
74
mado during year, statistics of
315
Assistant Attorney-General, report of, as to claims of postmasters, etc
291
Auditor of the Treasury for Post-Office Department :
Keport of
1037
Revenue accou n t of Depa rt men t
1 039
for 1887
1039
1886
1039
1885
1039
1884
1040
General revenue account
1040
Postmasters' quarterly accounts-current
1040
Stamps sold, statement of
1041
Letter postages paid in money, statement of
1041
Balances duo foreign countries paid
1041
Mail transportation, cost of
1042
Foreign mail transportation, cost of
1042
Pacific railroad service, cost, of
1043
Statements of payments to and collections from late postmasters
1043
Tabular statements of quarterly expenditures of Department
1046
postal receipts and expenditures for year
1047
gross recei pts, expenses, and net revenue of Presi
dential post-offices
1046
condition of account with each item of appropria
tion
1050
1153
48P M G 87
73

1154

INDEX.

Page.
Auditor of the Treasury for Post-Offlce DepartmentContinued.
Tabular statements of miscellaneous items, Postmaster-General's office
1051
expenses, Third Assistant's Office
lOol
payment to postmasters
1052
expenses, Second Assistant
1054
Third Assistant
1054
comparative statement of receipts and expenditures
. of Department from July 1, 183>>, to June 30, 1887. 10d5
gross receipts, expenses, nnd net revenue at Presi
dential offices
1056
money-order transactions
1115
showing international money-order transactions.. .. 1122
weight of letters and newspapers, etc., sent
from United States to European
countries
1148
foreign closed mails transmitted
by sea, etc
1152
Bad debts ami suspense account
876
Bags. (See Mail-bags.)
Balances due foreign countries, statement of amount paid
1041
Balances and scales, appropriations and expenditures for
354
Barbadoes, parcels post convention with
253
Belgium, money-order transactions with
1143
Blanks, issues of, to postmasters
351
Bond division, .work of
349
Books and blanks for new returns of postmasters
37-39
Box-rents at Presidential offices
115, 132
fourth-class offices
115
Brazil Mail Steamship Company, refusal of, to receive pay
1003
correspondence with
102;!
Buildings for post-offices, number rented and occupied
19, 154
provision for, recommended
18
list of, rented
154
Burglary, losses of postmasters by
4U
report of
291
California, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1057
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1024
Canada, money-order transactions with
1141
Canceling ink, issues of. (See Ink.)
352
Cancellations, false returns of
878
Cape Colony, money-order transactions with
1144
Casualties, losses of postmasters by, report of
291
in Railway Mail Service, report of
844
City distribution, statement of separation for, on postal cars
811
Claims for losses by fire, burglary, or unavoidable casualty
291
of postmasters for losses by fire, burglary, etc
40
remarks upon, by Post
master-General
40
Clerk-hire. (See Allowances.)
Clerks in post-offices, allowances for, recommendations
23
Closed-pouch service on railroads, statement of, in operation during year
712
Colorado, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1060
money-order transactions of officers in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Compensation of post masters, statements of, from 1883 to 1887, compared
99
Compromises, statement of
876
Connecticut, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
10."9
money-order transactions of offices in
Ill 5
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Conventions, money-order, with Norway
97*3
Netherlands
991
parcels- post, with Jamaica
247
Barbadoes
258
postal, with Mexico
1027
Current fiscal year, estimates as to receipts and expenditures
69
Dakota, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1061
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124

INDEX.

1155

Dead-Letter Office, work of, summarized by Postmaster-General

report of
mail matter treated in
tables as to work of
remarks of Third Assistant upon transfer of
Deductions. (See Fines and Deductions.)
Delaware, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in
Depositories, transactions at
receipts and disbursements at
Depredations, report on, by chief post-office inspector
same summarized by
Postmaster-General...
District of Columbia, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
..
international money-order transactions of offices in
Division of correspondence
files, records, and mails, workof
finance, work of, for year
inspection, statement of fines and deductions imposed by
remissions thereof . . .
postage-stamps, etc., work of
post-office supplies, work of
supplies issued by
Drafts and warrants, estimates for printing
Envelopes. (See Stamped envelopes ; Letter-sheet envelopes ; Official en
velopes.)
Errors in distribution by post-offices, statement of

by postal clerks in distributing mail

Estimates for next fiscal year discussed
postal service lor the year ending June 30, 1889
detailed objects of expenditures and explanations
memoranda as to same by Postmaster-General
letter of chief pos<>offico inspector, explaining same for his office.
First Assistant Postmaster-General explaining same as to
his office
Second Assistant Postmaster-General explaining same
as to his office
Third Assistant Postmaster-General explaining same as
to his office
Superintendent of Foreign Mails, explaining same as to
his office
1889 for Second Assistant's office and remarks by him
Third Assistant's office
Third Assistant's office
explanations of same
comparison of, with present appropriations
Foreign-Mail Service, by Superintendent
Expenditures of postal service, increase of, explained by Postmaster-General .
comparative statement of, by Third Assistant
statement of, by Third Assistant
for Third Assistant's office
.
of Department, tabular statement of, by quarters, by Auditor ...
Facing slips, issues of
False returns, cases of, and collections on account of
Fast mail, expenditures for
between Pittsburgh and Kansas City
Financial exhibit for past four years
statistics of. ..Financial operations for last three years compared by Third Assistant
Fines and deductions imposed on contractors
imposed and remitted, statement of
tables of
remissions of, tables
Fines and penalties, quarterly receipts from
Fire, losses of postmasters by
losses by, report of

Page.
72
947
949
953
898
10G2
1115
1124
876
914
315
72
1063
1115
1124
351
898
877
389
389
883
351
352
907
784
784
69
261
201
263
269
272
279
283
395
875
904
906
907
1011
66
870
910
876
1046
352
878
395
395
63
64
870
46
389
490
490
1045
40
291

1156

INDEX.

Florida, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in

1063
money-order transact ions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Foreign closed mails, statistics of
1152
Foreign Mails, report of Superintendent of
1001
weight of mails carried
1003
statistics of
1005
cost of service, tables
1006
tables of trips, time, etc
1010
estimates for
1011
Mexican poatal treaty
1014
parcel post conventions with Sooth and Central American states,
etc...
1015
parcel post charges
1016
international parcel post
1018
universal postal union during year
1019
statistics of same
1020
correspondence relating to
1021
Foreign mail service, report of, summarized by Postmaster-General
58
convention with Mexico
60
parcel post conventions
61
Foreign mail transportation, Auditor's statement of cost of
1042
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General, creation of snh office recommended
84
France, money-order transactions with
1142
Free-delivery service, remarks upon, by Postmaster-General
30
cost of, increase, etc
31
report upon, by First Assistant
369
increase of offices during year
369
aggregate results of operations compared
3*0
cost of service, compared with local postage, etc
370
Georgia, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1064
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Germanyj money-order transactions with
1142
Great Britain and Ireland, money-order transactions with
1142
Gross receipts (ec Post-offices) at Presidential offices
1056
Hawaiian Kingdom, money-order transactions with
1144
Idaho, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1064
money order transactions of offices in
HI''
international money-order transactions of offices iu
1124
Illinois, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices iu
1064
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions ofoffices in
1124
India, money-order transactions with
- H45
Indiana, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
f
'i. 1070
money-order transactions of offices in
...... .... ,;.yiiw**rt 1115
international money-order transactions f offices in
1124
Increase of expenditures, summarized
.... 'Ji.'.'Sti^iii3,
66
causes for, explained
67
Ink, appropriations and expenditures for
352,353
same explained
354
Inland transportation, tables as to
,^.sviiSKj..
403
Inspectors, work ..f, report upon
f'.yijfpflj 'J5
Inspect ion ser\ ice, work of inspectors summarized
'&r#fflKt&i&
"
statistics of work and results
73
Investigations by inspectors
320
International money-order business, statistics as to
968
revenue therefrom
970
Iowa, receipts, expenses, etc., of President ial offices in
1070
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Italy, money-order transactions with
1142
Jamaica, money-order transactions with
1143
parcels-post convention with
217
Japan, money-order transactions with
1144
Kansas, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices iu
1073
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124

INDEX.

1157

Kentucky, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in

money order transact ions of offices in
.
international money-order transactions of offices in
Law clerk, report of, in leased post-offices
Leases of buildings lor post-offices
Leeward Islands, money order transactions with
Letters, weight of, sent out of United States
written by division of correspondence
received by division of correspondence
same by division of salaries and allowances
compared with prior years
received and written in Second Assistant's office
(See I'oreign mails.)
number handled in free-delivery service
Letter postage. (See Postage.)
Letter-sheet envelopes, sales of
etc., report of Third Assistant
tables of issues of
in numbers
increase in
Letter-sheets, estimates lor
Liabilities outstanding, comparative statement of, by Postmaster-General
Library for Department
Losses, from mails, report of
by rire, burglary, etc., credits to postmasters for
or casualty, report of
Louisiana, receipts, expeuses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money order transactions of officesin
international money-order transactions of offices in
Mail-hags, mail-catchers, tags,'lahels, etc., statement of contracts for
mail locks, and keys, statement of, in use
Mail, distributed on cars, statement of, during year
Mail-equipments, statement of number and com
Mail-locks, keys, etc., statement of, purchased and repaired during year, with
cost
Mail-matter. (See Letters.)
sent to foreign countries
handled by free-delivery service
statistics of, dispatched in international mails
exterior marks upon
amendment of laws suggested
Mail-messenger service, extent and coat of
remarks of Second Assistant upon
tables of expenditure for
Mail transportation, auditor's statement of expenses for
(See Second Assistant's Keport.)
Maine, receipts, expeuses, etc , ol Presidential officesin
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in
Maryland, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
' international money-order transactions of offices in
Massachusetts, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transact ions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in
Mexico, postal convention with
text of
Michigan, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in
Minnesota, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of officesin
international money-order transactions of offices iu
Miscellaneous expenses, statement of, for Department offices
Mississippi, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential officesin
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in

Page.
107(1
1115
1124
153
154
1.145
1,003
351
3'>1
359
361
402
37G
71
884
919
920
920
906
870
83
315
40
291
1077
1115
1124
570
391
783
390
572
1003
376
1021
77
78
46
383
389
1042
1077
1115
1124
1078
1115
1124
1079
1115
1124
1014
1027
1081
1115
1124
1084
1115
1124
1051
1085
1115
1124

1158

INDEX.

Missouri, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in

money- order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in
Money-order building, lease of
funds, report of lost, by lire, burglary, or in transit
service, remarks upon, by Postmaster-General
statistics of, summarized
system, report of superintendent of
numbers of money-order offices
postal-note offices
issues and payments of domestic money orders
postal notes
war claims, paid by
duplicate, bow issued, etc
drafts and transfers of funds
remittance of surplus funds
lost remittances
revenues and expenses of
international money-order business
statistics of
.-.
revenue from
general financial results
tables showing operations of
convention with Norway
Netherlands
statistics of, by Auditor
international money orders, statement of number and
amount of, by Auditor
transactions of system, by Auditor
statement of receipts and disbursements of office, by
Auditor
transfers to and from money-order ac
count, by Auditor
revenue from international business
Montana, receipts, expenses, etc., oj' Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in
Nebraska, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in
Netherlands, money-order convention with
money-order transactions with
Nevada, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
DQOD6T-order transactions of offices id
international money-order transactions of offices in
New Hampshire, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money -order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices ill
Now Jersey, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
.....
international money-order transactions of offices in
New Mexico, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices iu
international money order transactions of offices in
New South Wales, money-order transactions with
Newspapers, statement of weight sent
weight of, sent to postal union countries
number handled in free deliv ry service
sent in international mails
(See Second Assistant's report.)
New spnper and periodical stamps, tiibles of issues of
in numbers

Newspaper wrappers, estimates for

New York, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
,
money-order transactions of offlc> s in
international money-order transactions of offices in
New Zealand, moDey-order transactions with

Tage.
1086
1115
1124
84
291
33
33
961
963
963
964
964
865
965
965
966
967
967
968
968
970
970
973
979
961
1115
1122
1139
1140
1140
1141
lOr*
1115
1124
1090
1115
1124
991
1145
1090
1115
1124
1090
1115
1124
1091
1115
1124
1093
1115
1124
1143
1148
1151
376
1021
918
920
905
1093
1115
1124
1143

INDEX.

1159

Face.
North Carolina, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1098
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Norway, money-order convention with
973
Oaths, suggestions of Third Assistant that postmasters may administer to pub
lishers applying for entry
893
Official bonds of postmasters, number of renewals of, during year
344
envelopes, issues of
885
Postal Guide, publication of
83
Ohio, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices iu
1100
money-order transaction!* of offices in
1115
international money-order transuetious of offices in
1124
Oregon, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1102
money-order transact ioiiB of offices iu
1115
international money-order transact ions of offices in
1124
Parcels post, conventions relating to
247,203,1015
postage charges of
1016
details of service in principal postal union countries
1017
international, details of
1018
convention with Jamaica
247
Barbadoes
253
Pennsylvania, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1102
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Permissible additions to second, third, aud fourth class matter, amendment of
the law recommended
77
Portugal, money-order transactions wilh
1143
Postage, receipts for, on second-class matter {See Postage stamps)
886
defects in method of paying
899
paid in money, statement of, by Auditor
1041
Postage-stamps, etc., tables showing sales in post-offices from 1683 to 1887, in
clusive
99
tables of issues of
818
division of, its operations
883
past issues of
884
requisitions for
885
redemption of past issues
885
estimates for
905
agencies for, estimates for
906
tables of issues since 1853
921
sales of, as stated by Auditor
1044
Postage-due stamps, tables of issues of
919
ru numbers
920
increase iu
920
Postal cards, subagency to distribute
891
issues of, report of Third Assistant
884
changes iu
890
agencies for issue of
890
estimates for
906
tables of issues of
919
in numbers
920
increase iu
920
estimates for
906
supplied to postmasters, tables of
922
Postal convention with United Mexican States
60
parcels post, negotiation of {See Parcels post)
61
Pobtal Laws and Regulations, new edition of, published
75
plan and arrangement of, explained
75
Postal revenues, for past four j ears stated. {See Auditor's report)
64
increase during fibcal year
66
Postal service, cost of, comparative statement of, by Third Assistant
871
Postmaster-General, report of
3-86
Postmasters, statistics of appointments
9,347
compensation of, dUcusscd by Postmaster- General
12
readjustment of salaries of
36
accounts and returns of, new system explained
37
revenues from quarterly accounts current of
1040
statement of payments to and collections from late
1043
Post- Office Department, appropriations, expenditures and balauces
81

1160

INDEX.

Post-offices, buildings for, recommended

number of Presidential classes
changes in, and of salaries
number of fourth-class
inspection of
tables showing relative standing, business, salaries, allowances, etc.
third-class, gross receipts of, box-rents and commissions, salary, al
lowances, etc
number of, in each State, etc
statement of per cent, gross receipts absorbed for expenses in va
rious grades
report of commission on organization and clerical allowances
Presidential, statement of miscellaneous expenses and net revenue
of, during year
Post-office supplies, work of division of, summarized by Postmaster-General. ..
uses of same, as reported by First Assistant
estimates for
Post -route maps, statement of distribution of, during year
Presidential post-offices, miscellaneous expenses and net revenue
Quarterly accounts-curreut of postmasters, not revenues from
Queensland, money-order transactions with.
Railroad service, statement showing miles of, during year
statistics of mileage and increase of, cost from 1836 to June 30,
1687
*
increase and decrease in, during year
tables as to, in operation
in operation June 30, 1887; tables
Railroad transportation, extension of
in what States extended
statistics of
fast mail service
employment of, discussed
remarks upon cost of, by Second Assistant
readjustment of the rates ofpay during year, tables of.
expenditure for
remarks of Second Assistant upon
comparative statements as to
same and postal cars
combi ned
.
.
requirements for current year
estimates for 1889
Railway Mall Service, extent, operations, etc., summarized by Postmaster-Gen
eral
casualties in
report ot Superintendent of
summary of statistics of
tables relating to
casualties in
comparative statement of, since 1830
new established and extended during year
Railway postal cars, cost of
suggestions as to the Government owning same
statement of, in service, and rates and details of each
tabular statement of expeudit mo for, for last eight years.
statement showing increase in number and mileage of
annual rate of cost of, and statement of increase in serv
ice
comparative statements as to annual rate of cost of
tables showing rate of pay per annum for
Railway postal clerks, improvement in examinations of, noted
suggestions as to appointment of
statistics as to appointment of
case examinations, statement of
of probationers, statement of
statement of annual salaries of, by classes
miles traveled by, on duty during year
acting clerks, amount paid to
leaves of absence granted to, statement of
casualties to

Page.
18
7
7
8
36
tJ9
132
148
150
168
1056
34
351
261
1035
1C56
1040
1145
563
569
488
405
406
42
42
43
44
53
392
492
385
392
393
394
395
399
46
47
576
590
844
782
798
56
56
238
394
391
397
397
550
47
47
52
796
797
810
812
843
843
844

INDEX.

1161

Railway post-offices, statement of, in operation June 30, 1887

590'
Readjustment of salaries of postmasters under act of 1883
36
Receipts from post-offices. (See Post-omccs ; Revenues.)
Registered package, tag, and official envelopes, issues of
885
estimates for
906
Registry system, packages and tags for, issued
885
number of letters and parcels mailed, by States, tables of
924
increase in, during year
928
operations of, in six principal cities
9^9
values of packages forwarded for Post-Office and Treasury De
partments
929
contracts for package and tag envelopes
936
new contract for registered packages, envelopes, etc
893
division of registration, work of
894
losses of registered letters
894
improvements in system in largo post-offices
894
exchanges of through-registered matter
895
international registered pouch exchanges
895
exchange of registered mails with Mexico
896
importance of
897
Regulation wagon service, where maintained, and cost
388
Remissions. (See Fines and Deductions.)
Removals of postmasters recommended by inspectors
319
number of
.
9
Rent, statement of amount paid for first-class offices, for buildings
116
second-class offices
118-124
Report of Postmaster-General
.
3-86
commissions in organization of post-offices and clerical allowances.. 168
Assistant Attorney-General
291
Chief Post-Offico inspector
313
First Assistant Postmaster-General
345
on work of appointment division
347
bond division
- ~349
division of correspondence
351
division of post-office supplies
351
salary and allowance division
358
on review of salaries under act of March 3, 1883
364
on boxes and box-rents
.--. 366
as to key deposits

356
legislation recommended
367
as to rent for third-class offices
367
as to money-order clerk-hire
369
on free delivery service
.372
tables as to appointments
373-4
growth of free-delivery service
375
mail-matter handled by carriers
376
of Second Assistant Postmaster-General
385
Third Assistant Postmaster-General
869
Superintendent of the Dead -Letter Office
947
Superintendent of the Money-Order System
961
Superintendent of Foreign Mails
1001
Topographer for the Post-Office Department
1031
Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department
1037
Re venues of Department, remarks of Postmaster-General upon
4
Revenue, statement of financial operations by Third Assistant
870
Revenues, Third Assistant's comparative statements for 188j, 1886, and 1887.. . 870
for fiscal years 1888 and 1889
874
receipts, statement of, by Third Assistant
910
of Post-Office Department, Auditor's statement for last three years . . 10 ".9
postal receipts and expenditures for fiscal year as stated by Auditor. 1047
comparative statement of receipts and expenditures since 18J3
1055
Rhode Island, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1106
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Salaries, readjustment of, of postmasters
36
of postmasters, tables showiug
89
statement of, at 82 first-class post-offices
1 16
149 offices of second class
119
286 offices of second class
124
third-class offices
132
48P M G 87
74

11G2

1XDEX.

Salaries, to clerks in postoCiccs

increase of, suggested for departmental chiefs
*..
Second Assistant Postmaster-General:
Report of
expenditures for inland mail transportation
Comparison of star and steam-boat (service
Percentage of increase and decrease in estimates tor inland transportation.
Statement of star service
regulation wagon service
steam-boat service
mail-messenger service
work of division of inspect ion
mail equipments
mail-bags, mail-locks and keys
cost, etc., of railroad transportation
same and railway postal cars combined
fast mail, Pittsburgh to Kansas City
requirements for the current year
estimates lor lr.-9 for mail transportation
cost of railway postal cars
expenditures for special facilities on trunk lii.es
exhibits to report
showing amount of current business disposed of
inland mail service
star, steam-boat, and railroad service
railroad service in operation
Statement of service in operation
increase and decrease of star, steam-boat, and railroad service.
division of inspection, lines, and remissions
readjustments of railroad pay
pay for use of railway postal cars

expenditures for special facilities

'railroad service ordered during year
Statistics of mileage and increase in mileage and cost
Statement of number and cost of mail-bags, mail-messengers, etc., put iu
service during year
mail-locks and keys purchased and repaired during year.. ..
Second-class matter (sec Newspapers), entry of,uow supervised by Third Assist
ant Postmaster-General
defects in method of paying postage on
abuses of pound rates on
j
of right to mail sample copies
exterior marks in, law as to
amendment suggested
comparative statement of amount mailed at first-class ollices for two last fiscal years
Ship, steam-boat, and way letters, estimates for
Sixth Auditor, report of
South Carolina, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices iu
international money-order transactions of offices in.....
Special delivery service, remarks upon, by Postmaster-General..
-
operations of, summarized by Third Assistant
statement of operations of, tabulated
Special facilities, where provided anil expenditure for
tables showing expenditures for
Stamped envelopes. (See Postage-stamps.)
increase in use of
reduction in cost of
,
changes iu
agencies for distribution of
suliagency to distribute
estimates for
agencies for, estimates for
tables of issues of
in numbers..
Stamps, appropriations and expenditures for
same explained

race.
151
84
385
365
386
386
387
388
388
389
389
390
391
392
3',)4
395
395
395
397
398
402
402
403
404
406
481
488
490
492
552
562
563
509
571
572
899
899
901
902
77
78
923
907
1037
110t>
1U5
1124
35
879
9:50
398
562
887
888
889
890
891
905
906
9t8
920
353
355

INDEX.

1163
Page.

Stamps and stamped paper. (See Postage-stamps.)

reduction in cost referred to
letter-sheet envelopes, sales of
Star-routo service, expenditure for, during year
statistics ns to cost, etc
detailed statement of
tables us to
increase and decrease in, during year
transportation on star routes, cost of. at present rate
increase of service and lessening of cost
Statement of assets and liabilities of money-order service
Stationery for tirst and second-class offices
appropriations anil expenditures explained
Statistics. (See Reports of officers.)
of foreign mails
Steam-boat service, remarks upon, by Postmaster-General
tables of expenditure for
tables as to
in operation Juno 30, 1887, tables of
increase and decrease in, during year
statement of, with postal clerks, in operation during year..
Steam-ship lines, mail transported by, respectively
Snspense accounts, statement of
Sweden, money-order transactions with
Tags, for registered packages, issues of
Tasmania, money-order, transactions with
Tennessee, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in. - - *
Texas, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
"
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices in
Third Assistant Postmaster-General, report of
Third Assistant's office, clerical force in
Topographer of Department, report of
detailed statement of transactions of office of
Transatlantic foreign mail service, cost of
Transpacific foreign nfa.il service, cost of
Transportation of the mails, remarks upon, by Postmaster-General
rate of cost of
compared
by railroad
extension of, and in what States
statistics as to extension and cost

steamboats
star-routes
mail-messenger service
the railway mail service
employment of railway carriers
(See Heport of Second Assistant)
Treasury, amounts drawn from
Twine, receipts from, in fiscal year
appropriations and expenditures for
same explained...
Universal Postal Union, transactions of, during 1887
statistics of postal service in principal countries of
Utah, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices in
international money-order transactions of offices iu
Vermont, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices iu
international money-order transactions of offices in
Victoria, money-order transactions with
Virginia, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices iu
money-order transactions of otlices iu
international money-order transactions of offices in
Washington post-office, suggestions as to lease of
Washington Territory, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
money-order transactions of offices iu
international money-order transactions of offices in

^
'\
385
;>85
387
404
488
45
4.)
1146
353
355
lOOo
45
388
404
481
488
704
1150
87(1
1144
885
1144
1107
1115
1124
1108
1115
1124
8ti9
90S
1031
1033
1007
1007
11
4a
42
43
42
43
45
45
4<>
40
53
385
670
115
353354
lfll'J
10iO
llO'J
Ill*
1J24
1110
1115
1124
1143
1110
1115
1124
81
1110
1115
1124

1164

INDEX.

Paget
Waste paper, receipts from, in fiscal year
115
Weight of letters, newspapers, etc., sent to European countries, by Auditor
1148
Weight of mails dispatched by sea to foreign countries
1003
West Virginia, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1112
money-order transactions ofoffices.in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
... 11<J4
Windward Islands, money-order transactions with
.
1144
Wisconsin, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offlcesin
1112
money-order transactions ofoffices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
Wrapping-paper, appropriations and expenditures for
353
same oxplaiued
353
estimates for
261
Wyoming, receipts, expenses, etc., of Presidential offices in
1112
money-order transactions of offices in
1115
international money-order transactions of offices in
1124
o