journey, lasting from one to two days longer than by the cheap two-
cent route.

Second-class Matter.

This class was originated for the benefit of Patent Medicine
Mixers, who print circulars on "What Ails You" four times a year,
and pepper the land with "Before-and-after-taking" caricatures, at
the rate of one cent a pound.

Third-class Matter.

While the quack nostrums travel second-class for one cent a pound,
books, engravings, manuscript copy, and works of art have to go
third-class and are taxed one cent for every two ounces. They must
also be left open for inspection, thus affording the post-office
employee a fleeting acquaintance with something really useful.

Fourth-class Matter.

Everything not included in the above, except poisons, explosives,
live animals, insects, inflammable articles, and things giving off
a bad odor. The last two do not include The Police Gazette or The
Philistine.



A Few Mythological and Classical Names.

Brought down to date in brief Notes by the Editor.