Show WANTS NO OFFICE RoT ilcNlece Not a Candidate for the Post office THE HERALD reporter while strolling down Second South street rapped on tho parsonage door and was admitted to the study of the clergyman who is credited with having a very strong hold on the Presidents car and with an inclination to give it a favorable turn when occasion presents pre-sents itself Cases well filled with books covered three sides of the room and but for thecon enienco of windows tho fourth side would no doubt be walled up with more books Reverend McNrcce looked very comfortable I comfort-able > in this atmosphere of learning It is reported that you have sold out I said the reporter to give some excuse for his intrusion I have received no notice of the tran saction said the pastor a little surprised at the abrupt question Your ground is getting too valuable to I hold much longer again ventured the reporter re-porter I porterWe We have a fine lot 10x17 and could get III a good price for it but so far have taken II no definite action although we have been approached by a real estate agent I Is the church building suitable for your I purpose lOur l-Our congregation has enjoyed a substantial antial growth and should it continue to I increase at the same rate for six months vo will need a larger building What is that brick building in the back portion of the lot that looks like a school louse That was intended as the foundation of an academy but it is doubtful if wo will complete it on this lot 1 I > L JUUJunu LlIUv LIIO new govcrnmenT building will be placed on the church lot It would be a little far from the business busi-ness street for the postofllce but for the other departments it might be a good loca tion The postoflice should be as convenient conveni-ent for the business men as possible though it will be difficult to get a location in tho business quarter without paying too much money A 5350000 building should not be cooped upon a small lot I have no ticed that most of the government build ings are handsome in architectural style as well as in the solid and substantial manner in which they are built and to display these to the best advantage a large lot should be secured II You are acquainted with the Presi dent dentI I met the President first when ho and his law partner visited this city nine years ago but I know AttorneyGeneral Miller much better having enjoyed his friendship when we both resided at Fort Wayne Ind ndIt It was intimated that you control all nominations made in this locality and that you will decide the location of the now post fiiceThey They can say what suits them best The commission named in the bill will have to settle the location of the new building Would you accept the postmastership in case it was tendered you 1 There Is no office that I would accept I hear that Mr Parker who is with the Union Pacific is talked of If he was ap pointed he woult make a very efficient and capable officer |