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The days of the month on which Easter Day will occur during the years of the current twentieth century are as follows:

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MARYLAND TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUM.

Postoffice, State Sanatorium, Frederick County, Md.

The Sanatorium is open to any white bona fide resident of the State who is suffering from tuberculosis in its primary stage. Patients able to pay are charged for board and medical attention from $3.50 to $10.00 per week. Patients unable to pay are treated free. The capacity of the Sanatorium is 420 beds. This includes the beds in a building erected for children in which is a schoolroom and playroom. Any Maryland physician who is a member of his medical society may examine applicants for admission to the Sanatorium.

Dr. Victor F. Cullen is superintendent, assisted by Dr. Walter H. Mayhew, Dr. R. C. Hussey, Dr. J. I. Hirshmann and Dr. A. L. Dechfield.

The board of managers consists of Senator John Walter Smith, president; Dr. H. Warren Buckler, vice-president: Samuel K. Dennis, treasurer; Drs. Henry Barton Jacobs, Gordon Wilson, Guy Steele and V. M. Richard, members of the board.

POSTAL RATES AND REGULATIONS.
Domestic Rates.

I. Letters, sealed packages, and all matter wholly or partly in writing, whether

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sheets

and

writing

Postage.

or fraction thereof.

sealed or unsealed (except manuscript 2 cents each ounce
copy accompanying proof sheets, or
corrected proof
specially authorized to be placed upon
matter of other classes).
Postal cards and post cards.

All newspapers and other periodicals
bearing the statement "Entered at the
Postoffice as Second Class Matter,"
when mailed by the public.
Books, circulars, and other matter wholly
in print on paper (except Second Class
Matter), proof sheets, corrected proof
sheets, and manuscript copy

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panying the same, seeds, scions, roots,
bulbs and plants.

Parcels Post merchandise and matter not
included in any of the above classes.
(See Parcels Post.)

Regulations.

1 cent each.

Limit of

4 pounds when not fully prepaid.

1 cent for each four)
ounces or fraction No limit.
thereof.

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Class 1. Includes letters, postal cards, sealed packages, all matter wholly or partly in writing, except permissible additions to third and fourth-class matter, whether manuscript or produced by typewriter or copying press, books with written entries, manuscript for publication not accompanied by proof sheets, and all personal correspondence, whether in writing or in print.

Class 2. Nearly every newspaper and magazine published in the United States belongs to the second class, and foreign publications which, issued here, would be admitted to that class may be mailed at the rate given above. Secondclass matter must be so enveloped that it can be readily examined without destroying the wrappers. When mailed by publishers or news agents, the rate is 1 cent for each pound or fraction thereof.

Class 3. Single books may be sent at the third-class rate, even though they may exceed the 4-pound limit of weight.

The sender may write or print on a label, tag, envelope or wrapper of thirdclass matter, his own name, occupation and residence or business address, preceded by the word "from."

Class 4. This embraces single books (not printed matter) which weigh more than 4 pounds. There are specific regulations for packing merchandise and samples of goods sent as Parcels Post matter. Proprietary articles, such as powders, pills, fancy soaps, may be sent in original packages, sealed. Seeds and other articles requiring to be specially protected may be put in sealed envelopes if the envelopes are transparent enough to permit the nature of the contents to be ascertained. Admissible liquids, oils, pastes, salves, ointments, fresh fruits and vegetables liable to decomposition, etc., may be sent under specific d regulations, which can be had at the postoffice.

Prohibited Matter.

Unmailable under any circumstances: Liquids, ardent, vinous, spirituous or malt, cocaine or its derivatives, or those liable to spontaneous combustion; inflammable oils, poisons, explosives; animals (stuffed specimens excepted); explosive or poisonous powders, matches, insects (except queen bees and their attendant bees), substances exhaling an offensive odor; articles improperly packed and likely to damage other mail matter or to harm anyone in the postal service; obscene and indecent books, prints, writings or papers; all mail matter upon which indecent, scurrilous or defamatory delineations or language are writ ten or printed; all matter concerning lotteries, so-called gift concerts, or similar enterprises offering prizes, or concerning schemes devised to defraud the public, or for obtaining money under false pretenses.

Special Delivery.

The delivery of a letter or other mailable matter, immediately after its arrival at the post office to which it is addressed, can be secured by placing on it a "special delivery" stamp. When this stamp (cost, 10 cents) is placed on mailable matter, in addition to the postage ordinarily required, the postal authorities undertake to dispatch it for delivery, by special messenger, within a few minutes after its arrival.

POSTAL RATES AND REGULATIONS-Continued.

Special Delivery-Continued.

Special delivery can be secured by using 10 cents' worth of ordinary stamps (in addition to the postage ordinarily required), provided the words "special delivery" in large letters are written near the extra stamps.

Foreign Mail.

CAUTION: Make the address legible and complete, giving the name of the country, as well as that of the town or postoffice. Avoid using flimsy paper for envelopes, as they are liable to be torn or destroyed in long transits. Avoid using sealing wax on the covers, as letters so sealed often adhere to each other. and the addresses of some of the articles are destroyed by the tearing of the covers in the attempt to separate the articles. See that postage stamps affixed to the covers of articles of printed matter do not adhere to the articles themselves, thus virtually sealing the packages and thereby subjecting them to additional postage at the letter rate on delivery.

Foreign Postal Rates.

The rates on letters mailed in the United States to foreign countries are as follows: To Great Britain and Ireland, Germany (if carried direct), Newfoundland, Republic of Panama, Mexico, Canada, Cuba and Shanghai, China. the same as domestic rates, i. e., 2 cents the ounce or fraction thereof. To all other foreign countries, 5 cents the first ounce and 3 cents for each additional ounce or fraction thereof. Postal Cards: Single, 2 cents; double, 4 cents each. Commercial Papers: 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction, but not less than 5 cents on each packet. Limit of weight, 4 pounds 6 ounces. Printed Matter: 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction. Samples of Merchandise: 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction. Minimum charge, 2 cents. Maximum weight, 12 ounces. Postage must be fully prepaid on matters to Canada, Mexico and Shanghai. Postage on matter to other foreign countries should be fully prepaid, as double the deficiency will be charged on delivery. Sealed matter, other than letters in their usual and ordinary form, are excluded from the mails to Canada, Mexico. Cuba and Panama; to all other countries they may be mailed at letter rate of postage; Canada alone admits second-class matter without limit to weight. Postage to Canada, Mexico, Panama and Cuba, same rate and conditions as for domestic matter.

Foreign Parcels Post.

Merchandise at the rate of 12 cents the pound or fraction thereof can be mailed by Parcels Post in unsealed packages to certain countries at the Main Postoffice between the hours of 9.00 A. M. and 5.00 P. M. daily except Sunday. The limit of weight is 11 pounds for all countries. For Barbados, Curacao, Dutch Guiana, France, Great Britain and Ireland, The Netherlands, Uruguay, Guadeloupe and Martinique there is no registration. Limit of value to Ecuador, $50. No limit of value to other countries.

Registered Matter.

The fee for registering mail matter is 10 cents, in addition to the regular postage. Money Order Fees.

DOMESTIC RATES-Table No. 1.

Payable in the United States (which includes Guam, Hawaii, Porto Rico and Tutulia, Samoa), Bahamas, Bermuda, British Guiana, British Honduras, Canada, Canal Zone, Cuba, Mexico, Newfoundland, the Philippine Islands, the United States Postal Agency at Shanghai (China) and certain islands in the West Indies, listed in the register of money order offices.

For Orders from 1 cent to $2.50, 3 cents; $2.51 to $5, 5 cents; $5.01 to $10, 8 cents, etc.

INTERNATIONAL RATES-Table No. 2.

When payable in Apia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Cape Colony, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Great Britain and Ireland; Honduras, Hongkong. Hungary, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Luxemburg, Natal and Zululand; New South Wales, New Zealand, Orange River Colony, Peru, Portugal, Queensland, Russia. Salvador, South Australia, Switzerland, Tasmania, the Transvaal, Uruguay and Victoria. For Orders from 1 cent to $2.50, 10 cents; $2.51 to $5, 15 cents; $5.01 to $7.50, 20 cents; $7.51 to $10, 25 cents, etc.

INTERNATIONAL RATES-Table No. 3.

When payable in any other foreign country: For Orders from 1 cent to $10, 10 cents; $10.01 to $20, 20 cents; $20.01 to $30, 30 cents, etc.

POSTAL RATES AND REGULATIONS-Continued.
Money Order Fees-Continued.

INTERNATIONAL RATES-Table No. 3-Continued.

A "reply coupon" is on sale at postoffices (price six (6) cents), which, upon presentation at a postoffice in foreign countries (with certain exceptions), entitles the person presenting it to receive (without charge) a postage stamp of that country equivalent in value to 5 cents.

Postal Savings System.

The opportunities afforded by the recently established Postal Savings System are available at the Main Postoffice and at its several stations as follows: Arlington Branch, Belvedere avenue, near Reisterstown road; Station B, 1217 W. North avenue: Station C, Fort avenue, near Light street; Station D. Frederick road and Old Frederick road, Carroll; Station F. Garrison avenue. near Clifton avenue; Govans Branch, Homeland avenue and York road, Govans; Station J, S. E. Corner of Eastern avenue and Wolfe street; Station M, 904 W. 36th street, Hampden; Mt. Washington Branch, S. W. Comer 1st and Smita avenue, Mt. Washington; Station N, 3104 York road; Station O, 1603 N. Washington_street; Station P, S. E. Corner of Lombard and Stricker streets; Roland Park Branch, Roland avenue, near Upland road, Roland Park; Sparrows Point Branch, N. E. Corner 4th and C streets, Sparrows Point: Towson Branch, Pennsylvania avenue, near York road, Towson; Catonsville Branch, Frederick road, near Newburg avenue, Catonsville.

Deposits may be made by the use of Savings Stamps from ten cents to one dollar and by deposits of currency in sums from one dollar to five hundred, not more than one hundred dollars being received at any time in any calendar month Deposits may be withdrawn upon presentation and endorsement of certificate at the office of deposit and semi-annually-January and July.

Postal Savings may be converted into United States two and one-half per cent. non-taxable bonds, which are issued in multiples of twenty dollars. Interest at the rate of two per cent. is paid upon deposits maintained for twelve months or longer. Money deposited with the Government through the Postoffice Department is by it deposited in depository banks in the city.

Parcels Post.

Fourth-class parcels post matter embraces merchandise and all other matter not in the first, second or third class, including farm and factory products. The limit of weight in the first and second zones is 20 pounds, in the other zones 11 pounds. Packages must not be of greater size than 72 inches in length and width combined, nor in form or kind likely to injure the postal employe or damage the mail or mail equipment, and not of a perishable character within a period reasonably required for transportation and delivery. The following are the rates for parcels :

DOMESTIC PARCELS POST RATES.

Parcels, 4 ounces or less, are mailable at the rate of one cent for each ounce or fraction thereof, regardless of distance.

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POSTAL RATES AND REGULATIONS-Continued.

The following are wholly within the Indicated Zone: California, 8; Delaware, 2; District of Columbia, 1; Mississippi, 5; Missouri, 5; Nevada, 8; Oregon, 8: Porto Rico, 7; South Carolina, 4; Washington State, 8; Wisconsin, 5; Wyoming, 7.

The following are in the Eighth Zone: Alaska, Canada, Canal Zone, Cuba, Guam, Hawaiian Islands, Mexico, Philippine Islands, Republic of Panama, PagoPago, Tutuila Island; Tau, Manua Island, Samoa; United States Postal Agency, Shanghai, China.

The local rate is applicable to parcels intended for delivery at the office of mailing or on a rural route starting therefrom.

Preparation for Mailing.

Parcels must be prepaid for mailing in such manner that the contents can be easily examined.

A parcel must not be accepted for mailing unless it bears the name and address of the sender, preceded by the word "From."

Postmasters must refuse to receive for mailing parcels not propertly indorsed or packed for safe shipment.

Where Mailable.

Parcels must be mailed at a postoffice, branch postoffice, named or lettered station, or such numbered stations as may be designated by the postmaster, or delivered to a rural or other carrier duly authorized to receive such matter. Parcels collected on star routes must be deposited in the next postoffice at which the carrier arrives and postage charged at the rate from that office.

Insurance on Parcels.

A mailable parcel on which the postage is fully prepaid may be insured against loss in an amount equivalent to its actual value, but not to exceed $50, on payment of a fee of 10 cents in stamps, such stamps to be affixed.

C. O. D. Regulations.

Section 66. The sender of a mailable parcel on which the postage is fully prepaid may have the price of the article and the charges thereon collected from the addressee on payment of a fee of 10 cents in stamps affixed, provided the amount to be collected does not exceed $100. Such a parcel will be insured against loss, without additional charge, in an amount equivalent to its actual value, but not to exceed $50.

2. The sender of a collect on delivery (C. O. D.) parcel will be given a receipt showing the office and date of mailing, the number of the parcel, and the amount due him.

3. A C. O. D. parcel will be accepted for mailing only at a money order office and when addressed to a money order office.

4. If a C. O. D. parcel is received at a non-money order office, the postmaster will notify the office of mailing of the amount of postage required for its return. The postmaster at the office of mailing will ascertain from the sender whether he desires the parcel returned or delivered without collection of the charges. If the sender notifies him in writing that the parcel may be delivered without collecting the charges, he will attach the order to the office coupon and notify the postmaster at the office of address to that effect.

5. The C. O. D. tag must show the amount due the sender, the money order fee necessary to make the remittance, and the total amount to be collected. It should be securely attached to the parcel, which should be numbered to correspond with the tag, stamped C. O. D., and the charges to be collected plainly written thereon. The parcel will be treated as ordinary mail until it reaches the office of address, where, on payment of all charges, it will be delivered to the addressee or, unless otherwise directed by the addressee, to the person, firm or corporation in whose care it is addressed or to any responsible person to whom the addressee's ordinary mail is customarily delivered. A receipt for the parcel must be obtained on the tag attached thereto.

6. A receipt signed by a person other than the addressee must show the nam of the addressee as well as that of the person signing it. A signature made by mark (X) must be attested by a reputable witness.

Postal Officials.

Postmaster, Sherlock Swann; Assistant Postmaster, Edward W. Baker; Secre tary to Postmaster, Louis M. Dungan; Cashier, R. W. Fleming; Superintendent of Mails, Frank M. Smith; Superintendent of City Delivery, Ernest Green; Superintendent of Money Order Division, Charles L. Clarkson; Superintendent of Registry Division, Charles H. Holton; Chief of Stamp Division, Davis E. Weatherby; Chief of Bureau of Information, H. G. Taylor.

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