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, 1904-12-31

men nave a hne range, with plenty of
water for stock and irrigation pnr-
roses; a very satisfactory crop of hay
and grain; cattle and horses coming
III from the range as fat as corn-fed
beef; a ate warm fall for improvement
work, n a scenery in which every
prospect pleases' the occasional visi-
tor from lower attitudes.
Cattle, sheep and horses give prom.
Use OF gain in the eastern markets
during the next year, so that stockmen
feel encouraged in every way.
We have found that our soil is suit.
able forthe raising of cereals and farm
ing will be one Of our added indus
tries in the future.
The people of North park feel kindly
toward Laramie merchants. and while
we Will lose some part of their trade
on account OF the shorter route to
Denver by the Moffatt road, yet the
'Gorth part Of the park will remain
with us for some time tP' come. 1t
seems generally conceded that tee
new road will not be practicable for
winter and spring trava{, and our
roads into the park shou1i be made
as short as may be, and kent in good
repair, SO that We may retain n much
OF North park trade as possible. Every
little helps.
We hope that Laramie will me1 its
cognomen THE Gem City of the ! lock-
les" by the persistent and united oef-
forts of all OUR citizens to make It the
center of development for al, the vari-
ed industries of Albany county.
Very truly yours,
C. d. OVIATT.
, 1904-12-31
o Otto Gramm.

Laramie, Wyo., December 29,1904.
Ito the Editor of The Republican,
This year 1904. which is nearly clos.
ed, has been a prosperous one, as is
evidenced by the amount of business
done throughout the year. As We can,
not do anything to recall the past. we
must look to the future for results,
This can only be accomplished by
work.
We have in this county. when is the
smallest county in the state, being but
one hundred miles long and forty
miles wide on an average, many I'M
developed resurces. This section of
the Laramie plains has proven favor-
able to the up-building of an industry
which is being brought &c a successful
issue. Our FRIEND, Mr.. E. J. Bell, has
made arrangements in the coming
| spring to plant a large acreage to leas.
The growing of peas successfully has
been fully demonstrated by the expert
ment farm of the university.
There is no doubt that by giving
proper encouragement to people who
locate on the and under the bitches
| various crops a be raised, n this
car be made as great a sheep-teeding
section as Fort Collins, Colorado. This
is no pipe DREAM but will soon bear
its fruits, probably within the next
two years. To matters Of this kind
Laramie must look for its support.
We have a great many other posi-.
bilities for industries here, which
! might be established by proper e,.
couragement. 1t is said that the Lord
helps those who help themselves" /
do not think there is the proper spirit
among the people here, to encourage
industries; there is too much adversely
of opinion. 1t would seem to me a
course to pursue that the business
men of the town get together once a
month, take some n industry, and
carefully ~analyze n bring it to some
successful issue before attempting
another. There is no reason why
Laramie should not be perfectly indie
pendent in it's position, if its resources
adjacent to the town were properly
developed. There is only n thing
to be done. "A pull, a strong pull, a
pull all together" will take us over
many rough roads, until we finally
emerge from our perilous path, and we
will find ourselves on that road,
which will lead to success l am
Very respectfully.
OTTO GRAMM.
, 1904-12-31

Educational institutions are a strong
auxiliary in promoting the growth of
our town. a strength that will increase
as the years 90 by.
With securities hat will invite the
attention of the money %loaner, inter
est rates will fall; competing railroads
or public sentiment will in time re.
move certain obstacles to Il CONNER
cial growth; the better cultivation of
the soil: and development OF other
known that will be greatly
stimulated by the completion Of the
Laramie. Hahns Pean and Pacific rail
road into the great mineral belt west
of Laramie. all promise a steady and
permanent increase in wealth and pop
ulation for the Gem City of the Noun
tains and Plains.
Respectfully,
w. H. HOLIDAY.
, 1904-12-31

Gus one; | look for a record-breaker
Better prices on cattle and wool will
bring this about, besides the west has
the money. Whatever may be the
conditions Of the nation at large, there
is 10 longer any doubt about the place
occupied. II to be occupied, by the
region vaguely known, and but yet
half appreciated-the west-and es-
p~eciaIy Albany county and its tribu-
tary surroundings. What is Albany
county? 1t is the place where things
grow, where crops are made, and where
the young spirit of the nation is at
best; it is the home Of mines, of stock,
of agricultural progress, of adventurous
but honest politics, of youth. of cour-
age, Of experiment, of faith! and "the
west has money"
1t is my ambition to keep up with
these growing conditions. believe
that our people want good merchan-
disc at reasonable prices. We expect
in the future, as in the past, to make
the Leader the store of the people by
giving the best service at our COM
mand.
Let the people of Wyoming urge our
representatives in congress to work
and vote for the passage of the bill
proposed by Representative Cannon of
Iowa, and recommended by the post
master general, providing for a rate Of
} cents on packages weighing n
pound or less, and 3 cents for each
additional pound, with a five-pound
limit; such package to originate at
distributing postoffice or the rural
routes emanating therefrom. With
the passage of this bill, we will more
than meet all eastern competitors, and
give our patrons the very best service
possible and keep our money at home.
1t will not be hard. under these con-
.ditions, to wish the rest of the world
The compliments of the season l am
happy to send broadcast the merry
message of western prosperity, of west
ern stability, of western promise; the
message is the best forecast of a hap
Ply New Year. 1t is the best lore word
the west could have. 1t is a new word,
a CHEEKY word, the gist and nubbin Of
the western destiny, and a joyful chal-
lenge and invitation to the wonder
loving, deed-approving people of all
sections. The west has the money.
Very truly, w. II. FRAZEE.
, 1904-12-31

ing has been reasonably prosperous.
1t is true that the unsatisfactory
market value of cattle has had an
adverse effect on trade that has been
felt fully in proportion to the impor.
lance of that industry in this locality,
thus again demonstrating how closely
merchandising is identified with the
condition OF every tributary industry.
The stability of the trade in Lara
mic rests on varied resources. and
while any II of these may for the
time have adverse conditions to con
tend with, other industries being nor
nal, trade ought to be satisfactory, if
reckless competition is eliminated.
With such information as | have
look forward to 1905 with the be,
lief that it will be a prosperous year
for Laramie. 1t has been q good many
in Laramie has watched the pulse,
counted the respirations per minute, or
taken the temperature in the sense of
Laramie's being an expiring busines6
center. When | express confidence in
continued favorable business conditions,
| do so without any missivings. The
trade of Laramie merchants from the
time that Laramie was located in 1865
has been proof suficientthat a business
center on the great Laramie plains is a
commercial necessity.
The land in this locality that may be
brought under cultivation will be a
greater source of wealth than any we
have ever had. The mineral wealth
in the surrounding hills is being
brought to light and already has led
to the investment of lens of thousands
of dollars in machinery and develop
ment work by capitalists who make
mining a business.
If | am permitted to suggest
certain things that ought to have i'm
mediate attention | would say:
First. Encourage the small farmer
and get a four mill started in Laramie.
The sugar factory will follow in the
wake of the small farmers; at least
that has beer the result at Loveland,
Greeley, Eaton and Fort Collins, Colo
RADIO. and will be the next movement
to increase the wealth of Wheatland,
our next door neighbor. whom has a
laundering after Laramie river water,
Second. The prevailing interest
rates are pretty high for successful
investments. This throws a good deal
of business to other towns, that would
iotherwise come to Laramie.
Third. And Wy important. is the
present carload freight rates within
wyoming OF all class freight
drought into Laramie for distribution
to the surrounding country. AS an
economic factor in developing a new
country, it was hardly intended that
"wagon freight charges" should be
maintained by railroads on any con
siderable part of their business.
Such rates have prevailed for sew
era, years from Cheyenne to Laramie
on farm implements, wagons, machin
ery, barbe wire, nails. horseshoes and
much other stun used by the people
in the development of the surrounding
resources.
In the face of certain adverse con
ditions Laramie has grown TO a com
mercial importance second to nj
other town in Wyoming.
, 1904-12-31
President Edward Ivin.on.

Laramie, Wyo., December, go, 1904.
To the Editor Of The Republican,
In looking back to the year Just
closed we have for many reasons u
great deal to be thankful for. We
have had good crops, with extra good
prices for all stuff raised. Our cattle
have not brought the prices they did
two years ago. when they were excep-
tionally high, but the increase has
been above the average, and the losses
not to exceed l per cent.
Horses have advanced materially in
price. Sheep have done remarkably
well. Prices for wool and mutton have
gone beyond all expectations. Our
ranchmen have done well In raising
alfalfa. wheat, oats and barley. some
, 1904-12-31
Optimistic Views Of the Men Whose Money Has Don,
Much to Make the City and County the Center of
a Vast Amount of Industrial Activity
OUTLOOK FOR THE COMING YEAR GLOWING WITH PROMISE

Busy With Many Orders Ahead, Merchants Preparing to
Meet the Demands of the Buyers, Cattlemen Hoping for
an Upward Trend, Sheepmen Hugging the Belief that
Both the Animals and Their Wool Will Bring Increased
Prices and Mining Men Looking to the Development of
Some of the Good Mines In the Copper Bodybuilding of
Laramie Plains Line to Centennial Expected to Stimulate
Industries in Centennial Valley and Opening of Rolling
Mills Looked to To Still Further Increase Large Railroad
Payrolls--Not a DiscordantN Note in the Glad Song Of Pros
perity to the People of the Laramie Plain and the Mer
chants and Business Men of Its Industrial Center-Local
Building for Present Year Very Large and Prospects for
Still More in Year to Come.
, 1904-12-31
President 7. Il. Simpson.
Laramie, Wyo., Dec. 80, 1904

ldTdlllcp "so., bSS' wv
To the Editor of The Republican.
In looking owe our volume OF bust
ness for the past year, we find a
marked increase over the previous
year in our grocery department, not
w%ithstanding the fact that one OF ouI
main standbys, the rolling mills, closed
down early in the year 1904, and W
prices received for live stool
We looked for quite q
business in general, but!
business has held up,
the business of the cit."
same results.
In opening up our
business, and having he rOS
in a stock of hardwV re, qu(
glassware. ETC.. f%eeliIRC there
opening for a complet} stock
lines. While this wa1 new to
must say we are very much
with the showing Of this depa
, 1904-12-31

Laramie, Wyo., December 80, 1904.
To the Editor of Tbf Republican,
In reply to your letter of Dec. goth, in
reference to the business conditions
for the year just passing out, l have
no complaint to offer. Our enterprises
have prospered as well as we reason
ably could expect.
For the year 1905 we have every
reason to expect much better resul
especially SO as regards the railI
matters. We expect to have the L
ME, Hahns Peak and Pacific Y
completed and in operation
1905 between Laramie an
and the construction
tween Centennial and
ing pushed along rapil
This means the CO
manence of other ej
we are interested IN
state.
The outlook n
for my associa
1 believe tn
will be solyl
who are
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04
Makes EN- Vince.

Some OF the republican brethren are
undertaking to deny the authenticity
of q letter from a negro to the Wash
ington Post and recently published in
these columns under the head "a Full
Dose" One correspondent asserts
that it was written by white man and
that the Washington Post is a demo-
cratic paper. This shows his lack of
information. The Post is not Demo
cratic paper. The editor and pub
Usher of the Post is an Ohio man who
was six years in Congress before he
and Frank Hatton, of Iowa, who was
Postmaster General in Arthur's Cabi-
net became associated in the publica-
ton of the Post. The Post is an indie
pendent paper, and recently contained
an. editorial in defense of President
Roosevelt 1t is a reputable news
paper, and no reputable paper would
knowingly publish such a letter as the
one in question if it were not genuine.
1t is easy enough to assert that the
letter was written by white man, but
this is a mere assumption-an asser-
ton prompted by partisan spirit and
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04

Good as it was the Memphis CONNER
cial-Appeal is greatly improved since
Hon. Mike Connolly has returned to
the sanctum, after spending a few
months, and several week S salary, con-
structing railroad. Mr.. Connolly is
the most brilliant editorial writer Ten
nessee has known for years and it is to
be hoped that he is now permanently
connected with the best paper in the
State. He and Walker Kennedy could
make an editorial page that would adorn
any metropolitan journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04

Honors are being showered upon
former Tennesseans this year. Down
in Williamson county the Democrats
prevailed upon Hon. W. W. Faw to
enter the primary to select candidate
for the legislature. 1t was wet and
dry fight with Walter on the Lords
side, as might be expected. He was tri-
1mphantly elected by large majority.
This will be pleasing news to Johnson
City people generally, not because he
is going to the legislature, but because
Walter is known and loved here by
everybody. He was born and grew up
to manhood in this city, and having
cultivated an eye for beauty, exercised
good judgment in marrying one of
Williamson county's fairest daughters
If every county in the State would Sc
lect such men the personnel of the leg
islature would be greatly improved.
THE COMET extends congratulations to
the dry people of Williamson county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04
McMILLIN IS OUT OF RACE.
Ex-Governor Says lie Is "Anxious to Re-
move any Excuse Which Tends to
Party Defeat"

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 3l-Ex-
Gov. McMillin late tonight announced
his withdrawal from the race for the
United States senate in opposition to
Senator William B. Bate. 1t is stated
that the step is taken just at this time
in order to preclude evileresults to par =
ty harmony, primaries being scheduled
in seventeen counties for Thursday.
His withdrawal concludes a memoir
able long and exciting contest. Mr..
McMillin's announcement follows
$50 the Democrats of Tennessee:
About year ago l announced my
candidacy TO the United States senate
for the term beginning March, 1905,
and ending March, 1911. 81 have be-
come satisfied that the sentiment OF. the
state favors the return to the senate Of
the incumbent, Hen. william B. Bate,
and that he shall continue to wear the
honors of this high trust 81, there
fore, withdraw from the race and will
not be candidate against him before
the Legislature next January, and re-
quest that my name be not considered
in the primaries called in the several
counties for the purpose of determin'
ing the contest between us.
81 take this course at this time be-
cause in certain counties that have
heretofore acted fayorably to me, OPP
position has gone so far as to nominate
and threaten to nominate independent
tickets, and / am anxious to remove
any excuse for action which tend tc
I, party defeat.
"To the many loyal friends who have
honored me with their support, | wish
to express my deep and lasting graft
tude. Very truly,
BENTON McMILLIN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04

Ten persons from the Soldier Home
offered to vote last week but were not
allowed to do SO because they were reg
istered from a point not in Tennessee.
This ruling greatly incensed a few
small bores-but bores all the same
and to hear them talk you would think
this act changed the result of the coun-
ty election. AS matter of fact six of
the ballots presented were republican
and four were democratic, That's aw-
full. 4
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04
Sheriff'S Sale
In the Circuit Court at Jonesboro,
Washington County, Tenn.
State of Tennessee vs.. Napy Miller and
Henry Began.

BY virtue of venditioni exponas is
sned by the clerk of the circuit court
for Washington county, Tennessee, in
the above styled cause, | will, on
Saturday, August 18th, 1904,
at the Opera House door in johnson
City, Tennessee, offer for sale to the
highest bidder, for. cash in hand, all
the right, title, claim and interest that
the defendant, Napy Miller and Henry
Began have in and to the following lot
or parcel of land, more particularly de-
scribed as follows, to-wit: One house
and lot lying in the town Of Johnson
City, Washington County, Tennessee,
and in the Ninth civil district, bound
ed as follows: On the west by o brick
house owned by Mrs. McGovern, on
the east by the old Peoples hotel or
boarding house, on the north by an
alley, and on the south by the South
ern railway and now occupied by
Henry Began as dwelling and store
house, the same having been levied
upon June 18th, 1904, in the above suit
and returned to the office of the circuit
court clerk by l. N. Boring, deputy
sheriff.
The said described land will be sold
to satisfy Judgment that the State Of
Tennessee obtained against said Napy
Miller and Henry Began, security, in
the circuit court on the End day of
February, 1904, with interest thereon,
and also for the cost of the cause, I'M
less said debt, interest and costs shall
be sooner paid.
This the 12thday of July, 1904.
Gus BRoDERIoK, Sheriff.
By I. N. BORING. d. s.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04
NON-R eSident Notice.
In the Law Court at Johnson City,
Washington County, Tenn.
J. w. Arnett VS.. Nettie Arnett,

In this cause it appearing from the
allegations of compliments bill, which
is sworn to, that the defendant, Nettie
Arnettt, is q resident of the State
of Tennessee. II is therefore ordered
by me that publication be made for
four successive weeks, as required by
law, in The COMET, newspaper pub
lished in the town of Johnson City,
Washington county, commanding the
said Nettie Arnett to appear before the
Judge of the Law Court to be held at
the Court house in johnson City, on
the THIRD MONDAY IN AUGUST,
1904, it being the 18th day of August,
1904, to make defense to said bill
against him, or it will be proceeded
with exparte as to her.
This, July II, 1904.
FoY W. DULANEY, Clerk.
t. A. Cox, Atty for Plaintiff.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04

a feeling of decent resentment without
any knowledge of fact to sustain it.
The reasonable assumption is the 9TH
er way, There are many negroes, es-
pecially in Washington, capable of
writing such letter. The post is not
paper that would take pleasure in
publishing such letter. The news
papers and the people Of Washington
are usually inclined to stand by the
administration in power. To assert
without knowledge that the letter was
not written by negro is to reveal JUS
tiiiable sensitiveness, but that is ALL
Nashville American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04
Squibb's Fuse Was Cut Too
Long,
GUS FREDERICK DEFEATED FOR SHERIFF
BY SQUIBB.
County Polls Light Vote and
Divides the Offices.

In the election Thursday, August
4tb, the republican party put up the
strongest fight possible Never in Its
history has the party been better or
ganized than on this occasion. All
factions were united and a strong null
was made to win. In spite of this en-
ormous effort light vote was poled
and the democrats reelected Henry
Jackson trustee. Frank Smith defeat
ed Gus Broderick for sheriff by 1903.
The official vote by districts follows;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04
Civil Service Examination.

The Civil Service Commission has
announced that on August 10, 1904,
an examination will be held in John
son City, Tenn, for the position of
clerk carries or city letter carrier from
the postoaice in this city, The exami-
nation will consist of subjects men
toned below, weights as indicated:
Spelling 10, arithmetic 20, letter writ
ing 20, penmanship co. copying from
plain copy 10, U. S. Geography 10,
reading addresses 10. Total 100. Age
limit 18 to As years, For application
blank, full instructions, and informa-
tion relative to the positions to be filled
apply to the secretary of the civil SER
vice board Of examiners at the postof-
flee. J. L. BRowNING,
Secretary Postal Board.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04

If Brownlow made the statement
that he isreported to hayemade regard
ing Booker 7. Washington in his speech
Saturday at the Auditorium, he is more
of black gard than we thought. We
are glad to know that some of the ladies
present resented the insult by leaving
the room, and we warn the ladies of
GreeneviIle that those who do not ex-
pect to hear remarks that no gentleman
would make IN the presence Of ladies,
would better leave the room when
Brownlow begins to speek, Greene
vile Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04
Warriors leaving the polls.

Mr.. Littleton's open letter to Gov.
Frazier would have been more com
mendable if it had been entirely cour-
teous There was no excuse for being
cheaply offensive. The Mccall idea
of courteous correspondence seems to
be the Littleton idea also-the police
court lawyers idea Of courtesy. Nash
vile American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04

Worlds Chicago correspondent says
Bryan will make no political speeches
in the present campaign outside Of some
in Missouri in behalf of congressman.
His other speeches will be an educa-
tional character and will be delivered
before Chautauqua societies.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04

Gov. Tailor announces that he will in
a few months start literary magazine,
which he says will be the antithesis of
Brann's Iconoclast. We take this to
mean that as the Iconocast distilled
concentrated essence of hate and de-
struction, the Taylor magazine will ex-
ude the fragrance of the gospel of cheer
and kindness. This is the gospel pre-
ached by "Our Bob" and a monthly
message of this kind from his gifted
pen would be welcomed by thousands
of his admires. Nashville News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-04
NONRESIDENT Notice.
Tn the Chancery Court at Johnson City,
Washington County, Tenn.
Robert Horneck
vs..
PeYton r. Harrison ct ais.


Peyton r. Harrison ct ais.
In this cause it appearing from the
allegations of complainant's bill which
is sworn to, that the defendants, Pey-
ton r. Harrison, Charles Wing and
Lillian Wing, are non-residents of the
Stare of Tennessee: 1t is ordered by
me that publication be made for four
successive weeks, as required by law,
in THE COMET, a newspaper published
in Johnson City, in said county, mott
flying said nonresident defendants to
appear before our said Chancery Court
at Court to be holden at the Court
House in Johnson City, on the FIRST
MONDAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1904,
and make defense to said bill, or the
allegations thereof will be taken for
confessed and this cause set for hear
ing exparte as to them.
This, July 12, 1904.
Il. A. SHIPLEY, @. & NJ.
BY $. Z. MILLER, d. @. & NJ.