As it is, a little more than 10 per cent, of this sum represents the largest amount handled in one day.
That is, the packer has handled $25,000,000 in a single day, and not one dollar has gone astray.
John R.Brown is a hereditary office-holder.

His father was a trusted employee of the Treasurer's office for ten year prior to his death, in 1874.

The son was appointed assistant messenger in 1872.

He became a clerk through competitive examination and was gradually promoted.
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PIO PILAR, In charge of the Insurgent forces which attacked the American troops.] The man who has the largest interest in John Brown's integrity and care probably does not know Brown's name.