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Show OUR NEW POSTMASTER. l . V. Ilrowc the l.urky itlnn-He AVI 1 1 File III 930,000 Ronds Iminodlntel v. The press dispatches to-day contain information in-formation that will shed light and darkness dark-ness alike in Salt Uke. To Mr. W. C. Browe, himself the fortunate appointee and to his numerous friends, the effect will 1m? anything but darkness, as was evinced by the hearty congratulations which were showered upon the gentleman gentle-man in one continuous stream this afternoon, after-noon, commencing almost before the wires over which the news was transmit ted from Washington became cold. The darkness will fall on the several other aspirants, each of whom up to the last moment mo-ment clung anxiously to the hope that the wind of favor might blow his way. Mr. Browe has probably received from time to time something in the nature of assurances, assur-ances, but was noticeably affected when our reporter crowded through the throng, to interview the gentleman. In reply to the question as to when he would enter upon official duties, he mod-j mod-j estly informed the reporter that his con-j con-j Urination by the Senate, approval of bonds and several other matters necessarily necessa-rily entered into the consideration, and j would prevent his saying anything definite. defi-nite. He will, however, at once furnish the necessary $30,000 bonds, and it is thought that lefore they can be approved and returned the confirmation from the Senate will lie had. At all events, Mr. Browe expects to be ensconced behind the windows of the Postoffice within three or four weeks. A host of applicants for positions have besieged Mr. Browe ever since he was I known to Ite in the race for office, and jt j is probable the crowd will le augmented now that the matter of the appointment is really settled. |