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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
m NEW ORLEANS. RACES.
Count-'Em- Out Made the Run.
ming and Won Easily.
lRy AssocIated Fress y

"a "a BY Associated Tcs5 u 32&s
III NEW ORLEANS. Feb. o,--p,rlzzllIng;
IRA ok. TrOssaches and Tribes ELL We're
the only defeated favoritcs,. and the de-
sakes, worth sl,96o g the winner. was 9 9
Bfancled ats to = made the runaing. !, a n,
I was never driven to the limit to win out
a First irace-slx furlongs Ball Hornet q
Ito s. first, Phi lora ditto y second. Dung
Jessie to 3 third. Time 1ls A., ;; q, I,
g q $ Arst Glaremcnt, 9 t3 4 second ~
d Third raco--one mile-- Floral King g to
Mown Is to j. third, Time, ! :Sa 40. !, h,
h Fourth race-New q Orleans City Raj
Sna sGSssPt H Hm rs
first Huzznha q to 9 ssYe an Tribes 'll
Z Faith ince-HandAcap. six rur!ongs.-,,
Scorpio to 81 first, Sadduacee q t. ~
second, Rollck II, GO ~ third Time
lyie T'ta 10 s vsf Thorney Croft "a to Is
second. Free Admission 90 TO y thira.
Time. 2.37 10.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
NAVAL. B \ !, |.
IN The HOUSE /:
Gross Extravag ill Esp ndi--
tire Charged Against
Republicans.
coN:TRAc Is WITH !; q TRUSTS
Government, Instead of Sup
pressing Monopoly Contri-
butes Largely to It's Support.
Cross xtra.yaganc &c d i'll Expendi-
CONTRACTS WITH \ !. | & TRUSTS L ; y It's

.lRv AssocIated Press.l

WASHINGTON. D. G., Feb. 2o.-This
was d, field day in the House. The naval
appropriation bin was under consla
Grafton and the discussion encompassed
various topics, much of ltrevolvng more
81 less around politics. After Mr. Day
ton (Repuhlica West VirElnia) & OF the
Committee on Naval Affairs, had plead
ed fora larger navy. Mr.. tiitchcoGk
1 democrat, NebrnskD, declared sz thal
there was gross national; extrava ganca
IN thu annual appropriation bills lie
asserted. VI too. that the larger items in
the army and navy supply bills went
to the trusts the nrmor5 trust, the beer
trust and the ship-building trust lie
rnyo notice that he would attempt;Honl
Monday to amend the bill to provide for
d government armor plate factory. 81 tl 4
snid e. tho armor3 plato trust had maze
enough profit during tho last five years e,il
to pay handsome dividends, pay en- ti - g
IL FOR its plants and have money. lott
over. Fre declared that tho very gov
ernment, which was supposed 70 be az
Ter the trusts, was making large con-
tracts with them, !.
Mr.. TIardwlck Democrat, Georgia) pre-
clptnted discussion on the Philippine
question by declaring that the rete en-
ton OF the Islands was responslplei Il 10y
the demand for q large navy. lie chulT
lGnSeQ tho IliJOIlty W iH"NS - ,'.'5>
ton us to tho future OF the islands.
There was some discussion between MI
Cooper, chairman of the lHsulnr commit
tea,a ana Messrs, Hardwlcs and Cocil-
ran over the retention OF the Phllipplne,s
and tina position OF the Republican ad-
ninistratlon on that subject, Mr., Cooper
declined to say whether or not the N
tention Of the Republicans was to With
draw from the Islands.
MI Bates (Republican. Pennsylvanltn)'
said he was glad to see the Democratic
members getting together. He called AZ
tention to the uttcrances on the minority
s,la On tho Philippine question, and then
70 the views recently eSpresscd ny MI,
CLEVELAND on that and other sub1eets,
The latter ho observed, was regarded y
certain newspapers us receptive cam
didute. Mi. Bates attached signlflcahce
TO the bringing forward IN the Hou ls,
the question OF the retention o. tne ftisi7
ippines ,,,,.,, ,e,aer.
sousht to secure an adjournment unul
Tuesday that proper respect mlght Pc
pald to tho memory OF George WASH
ington on Monday. 4. {. !,
Mr. Payne New York; thought u Wou1u
bn more patriotic ia celebrate the ami
versnry by building up the navy. and no
House adjourned until Monday with the
naval appropriation Bill Sun pel'o'hs'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
RACE CONFLICT l.55
IN DANVlLLE
Il Especial TO rho Tlmes-DlspatclJ

N Especial to Tho Times Dlspatcl,.l
DANYILI.E, VA. Fob, 20,-In a pay
day row on lower cralghend Street to-
night a race was WAS Imminent, and that
some ono would have been killed seems
certain, but for the hmely arrival OF tho
police. Tho men, all OF whom arc railway
employees, endeayored to clear the street
OF negroes, and III the meleo that fol-
lowed, H. q. Dlckerson, flagman, who Is
said to no Of a prominent Charlotte coun-
W family, received N severe wound on his
head by being struck with q Joint Of
gas-pipe IN the hands OF q NEGRO. Several
arrests were made, and he cases VII pc
aired In the Police Court Monday Nor 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
BURGLAR CAPTURED,
Negro Enters House Of w. s g,
Baker, Jr., in Louisa.

Especial to The Times Dispa tchD -
GORDONsyILLE, VA, Feb. Owl I.
liam winston (colored) broke into the
shouse OF Mr.. w. G.. Baker. Jr., about
mile west OF Gordonsvile, Friday night.
MIR. Baker, who works for the Adams 1t,x,
press Company. was out on his min 7
the time and his mother sisters and AND
younger brother we're at home. 5 IN
Young Baker went out on the porch
to get some wood. when the negro struck
at himswth a stick Of wood or some oth--g
err article Going back into the house,
Baker got his revolver and, together VIII
several young gentlemen callers went OUT
and tod the negro to leave FIe said
he would do So but instead ran around
the house and entered by another door.
Young Baker fired at him three times
without success, The negro was tinaily
captured BY the young men and sbro y,
to Gordonsville, where 6heswas tried tn NJ ;
10 orning by Justice =, D. ( Eubailk OF
Louisa county. who sent him to jail az
Louisa Courthouse there TO await n inc inc
action OF the grand jury. b e,
Especial to The Times-Dispatchs 5:ss
LOUISA, VA, Feb. Cow lille w inston,
whose home is near Gordonsyille. Va I.
was lodged In jail at this place this az
ternoon at q o'clock By. Deputy Sheriff y.
2. Bickers. Winston was found concealed ale
IN the houseof Mr.. George G. Baker, near sll
sGordonsyilc Va. q. sa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21

l ~ Il
secured the meeting place for 1904: From on
evidences received from the Hin Git ~,
q ia gratifying to anticipate that t itl
mem t,ers will secure, ir all probaDi l
more than they promised. Pressd'en ! r. =.
8 Oelesby. OF the Lynchburg pos :, /. - -
his report to the board, tier detatlihs 8
tha nrogress Of the work there, seem !.
eager t. know the time for holding Tn the
s;nta convention as his members were tt,
DESTROYS Of preparing their programmes mn ,'
and ma king arrangements for the ex S
lent erteftatnme nt usually given the dei !,
gates. Z. !. . !, :, AZ .s
II December President Beckwitl state
Secretary IIarw God and Mr.. g. Wa St,'
saunders visited Lynchburg, and win tns !,
assistance OF the local mem bers secures ;ll =
fourteen applications. /. Vi u, Z !.
FROM what was gathered BY this y. WISH 81
and9,owing to the meeting Of tho state
$cnnventlor there. It would not be sur
rising IL the Lynchburg post would be
sihe second In the list when Its annual
report Is made.
After considering the full report OF the
board Of directors, and taking into con-
sheraton the promptress of the. national
hoard of directors in paying the indem-
mites to the Virginia members, Whlcsl
has given renewed confidence 20 & t ipe
members, Ut Is safe to say that virginia
at tie national convention at Sprir g leld,
Will. BY her report gain for herself q
much higher record in the list OF states
than previously. s5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
."co-EDs" NOT IN 1T.
Young Ladies Of College Had
No Part in Escapade.

Il was not the "co-cds"', or young
7 LADIES', Of Richmond College after, Oh who
made. that cyentful leap year call on 2
til. college & boys at the refectory one one
evening last week. None Of the young
Ia dies Of the, college had any part in the
affair. 1t was learned. however, t l,a : :
ami their guests. who were DESTROYS Of
having an adventure. decided to take sup
n,r in the mess hall, accepting the lnyi-
tation OF an equal number OF students.
TAG evening was not without lts ex tsl;gr'
mont
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
HANOVER REPUBLICANS.
Elect a Full White Delegation
10 Norfolk Convention.

(Special Ia The T'imes- plspatoll)
HANOVER e. H.. VA Feb a0rTons
Of the The largest Republican mSet,nss eyer
he'd in this county WAS held here io ontin,.
Tho party was reorganizeh ny eisGtlnhs'
re,rill secretary and a j. Wingiield. z.
O., Moss and j. II. Taylor as tho county
eonaniittec. William Haw was elected {, az :
l..nnnnt. ,iutt 'The folloWlng delegates ard
a aInnrt 10 the district convention e
IA held AZ West Point on March LIST, and
10 the safe conysnion, g !, De 4 he!d g
Stevens 81 II, Ia, Yia,,, ', IN TAYLOR, spils
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
||S'MALLPOXI IN
PARAMOUNT
Scare Causes School Board to
#,S Have the Children Vac
ciliatcd..
CONDITION OF MRS. POL LARD +;
Burns Are Very Serious But She
May Yet Recover llcs Crime
of Stealing Coal,

M a small -Dox scare has accustomed SONS
salar,1, III Tairtnount and has caused the
school board to ortlersa vaccination OF all
the pupils In tho school there. Superir-
teidont iFusscll said ycsterthy that there
was no case OF the dreaded disease @ org
4 the scholars themselves, but that thcre
was understood to be some sinall-po In
the Vicinity Hence, as Il precautionary
measure, 1t was deemed best to order
the Vaccination.
Tho condition OF Mrs. Henry Pollard,
who was SO badly burned q few days
ago. Is, sold to be very grave. pr. Beazley
I said last night that he hoped for her re-
Eeovery, provided no complications arose.
Her injuries were very painful and her
hands arc still in a bud condition. Her
condition fl aggravated BY the danger OF
pneumonia brought on by her exposure
after her clothing was burned of by the
4firc. MS "a @ " 5s III
Nearly every day secs som e poor wretch
sent to tail for stealing coal. The pres
ent severe weather and the suffering It
Ca uses thcse without fire, and warmth
makes It disagreeable duty for Il mag Z
8!strnto to impose punishment for the
crime OF stealing enough fuel to ward pit
the cold ana sustalnSlifc. But It has to
DO done. il!E isi Sifs Nh ID q BB
Two Or throe days ago eight negro wo.
men wcre fined $3.50 each and sent 70
jail y 8 81 ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
HIS THUMB SAWED, OFF.
An Employe Of the Wheel Works
Painfullv Injured. Y

An employee OF the Virginia and North
5lSeiiy, residing at, No. 5l4 Ohio Street,
5rullon, yesterday lost the thumb of his
lett hand while operating q machine saw
NJ tho works OF tia company, below this
ssaw when It clicked back Z. causing his
thumb to be- almost severed The acct
dent occurred about 1870 T.. NJ, Tho In
juted men was taken to the Peoples
by DIR, t3arksdals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
In the City Courts.

IN the Law. and Equity Court yes
.terday, in the matter Of A, ]. stelnmets
VS., Pollard md Bagby, the jury found
for the defendants.
Mrs. s.. Y. L. Kranzer qualified IN the
Chancery Court, as administrator o. the
estate Of tho late j. Kramer, Which rs
valued at $500,
In the City Circuit Court ~ me mater
Of ca b. Nuckols VS.. the Germania Life
insurance Company, the jury found for
tho plaintiff, aud fixed the damage at
S5l II s,sIla 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
civ =, Hall to Close.

Tho City Hall will be practically closed
tom borrow, In honor OF tho memory Of
the Father Of Ills Country.
a. No meetings are scheduled for to-mols.
row afternoon or night on that account
i The following committees Will meet dur
Ing the week: Ordinances and Water.
tuesday 8 +, M: Water, THURSDAY T.
NJ; st, Johns Burying Ground. Friday 8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
4 Crabs and Oysters. !,

VI Ihe Committee on the Chesap eake and (
Its tributaries reported three bltls 5$yes!l-5
SindG stry.8 They were as follows: IN
BY Mr. Rew-To protect crabs In the ]
watersgof Virginia.
u by same-To prohibit the taking ow oys-s3
tiers from natural beads between April
Isl and Sep tember 18th The bill proEs
h!b,ts the use of patent tongs, 4if IS 81
4 BY Mr., LIon-ToG fine Fnon-resfd ents 500 4
ror,5taking and planting oysters in 4 v rssSs
ginia waters. RI n vi I'll y,i 5s$ Ss5sa4S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Death Of Irving Angus Wittel.:

Irving Angus. the infant son OF Elisaeg
beth A. and Jol,n A. Wittel, Jr,. died -
1 a.. NJ. to-day at tho residence OF hi1g
parents, No. 3si North Elshtheentn
Street: city. The little one was just five
months and twenty-one days old. The
notice Of the funeral will ba given latsr,
The parents have the sympathy OF many
friends In their sore bereavement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Northampton Wedding.

Especial to- The Times -DIspatcil0.
severn Bfadford and Miss Lille Wyatt
were MARRIED at the home Of the Dilde'
n..ur Shadyrilie. Wednesday,.
Mr.. Burleigh w. Hopkins and MISS
sHnzei Martin. both OF this county were
married NcsterGaN. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
M n $500
FIRE IN FREDERICK
The Southern Bell Gets Fran
chise at Winchester. sis


(special to T he Times DIspa tch.
"a WINCHESTER. n " AZ. III Feb. FIRE.
broke out at Opequon, this county, 81 last
night and destroyed the large general;
merchandise store and dwelling house 8ofYS
Constable A. j. y w iCginton Isaac Arr
mold operated the store The losses will \
reach about s1,5o0.
The City Council last night granted the
Southern Bell Telephone L Company a.
thir.y-year franchise for $50. The com "a
pany at first offered $50. but the Council
turned that proposition down.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
!, CONVENTION IN JUNE.

"a letter was read from the national
board ,of directors, which was issued to
ali State divisions. setting June o. 1904
as the day for the national convention
OF the Travellers Protective Association
OF America, to be held at Springfield,
ILL.,, the home city OF Abraham Lincoln.
Tho constitution makes tho state con-
yentionsto be held not later than, thirty.
days prior TO the national conventions and
the, State board appointed Friday and
Saturday, April Goth and 3Oth, as the
time for the state convention. At the
last State convention, which was held
In Danvlle. out of the contestants for
tho next convention. Lynchhurg promised
and guaranteed that II the convention
would be given to them they would re-
port ono hundred members. and upon
this guarantee and promise Lynchburg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Buck,--GloYer.
,nec,al 70 The rimes-loispatch,)

Especial to The TimesrD ispatch')
HoIlpcROTT. VA, Fep. .Q:-Mr, genja.
mnn Euek 5r rh ana Mss sve mary nots e
rneMs resi- Zee OF Mr. Willlsm, 7. Fowler. TX =
ceremony was performed. by Rev, IL y
Driscoll, pastor OF the Mount pleasant
'a rrs Yxr room lis the son of Mr. w. NJ
Buck. a we'll known fsrmer.9t THIS soc tom W.
jyat E$oy' the last few years has made this
SteFs9 her home, Il 9s5 rs * 5sl u isSl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
K CAPTAIN Lamb Here.

Congressman John Lamb ran down from
washington yesterday TO spend Sunday
and Monday with his family, and was
shaking hands With his friends Oh
Main Street during the afternoon. Cap
tain Lamb Is in fine health and spirits,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Another Propositions.
to The Times-Dispatcl

ISVtClslI 70 e TO ItIles-15taPtt wv g.s
RALEIGH, N. CT. Feb. 2o.-Captatll Y::si
II. McBee submitted another pro position
OF. the Atlantic and North Caro- ina Rail-
road, but declines US; set e give out thea
terms Of the proposals. except to say ! nats
5The Governor has stipulated that he viii
consider.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21

INTERCHANGEABLE MILEAGE.
: The principal theme of the report was
the all-important question of the inter-.
hargeable mileage ticket ins the South
eastern Passenger Association. Our ma
tional association. through It's contlnu-
Gus work, has secured fromAthe South
western and the Western; systems this
interchangeable nilea go. transportation
and are row using all legitimate methods
to aid the boys In the Southeastern ter
ritory In accomplishing for them the
same facilities for travelling. The chair
man Of the railroad committee Of Vir-
gin.a Division and the national railroad
chairman have been and are now doirg
some excellent work along this line.
Many obstacles have A$ been removed
preparatory to the final 4results, and it is
reasonable to expect that in the near
future al i the railroads IT. the Southeast
ern Passenger Associat ton will not only
see the wisdom Of accedIng to the wishes
.or tho commercial interests of the coun-
try in granting this desired end, but will
also reap an economical and financial
benefit, working harmony for all con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Governors Callers,

Among Governor Montaguc's callers yes
terday were Messrs. 8. 8, Curtis s. y.
Buxton and A, 4. -Pulllam, Of NoWport
News who came ia seek a pardon for
some prisoner from that section.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21

Ian. Haw J. Coates r. Q. Moss; Ii
alternates. J.. "a. Wingheld, e. Prtddy, d.
i K. sTinsley W. q. Blunt, John a. Terri1t,I
y, S.. Goa ;S8
XXI RESOLUTIONS endorsing President RooserS
vel were offered by ex- Senat tors ] .ssS "a IS
drew Win gfleld and adopted 18th much
enthusiasm 81 is Mi.
The 3delega ties are all#whlte. and thu
meeting was participated In by many
who have never before been seen y at
Republican conventions. Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Small Fire.

A small fire occurred last night a.
o'clock al the residence of 1lr: NJ A.
Wilson. No. III AIosby Street. he hlaz..
the origin OF which Is unknown L D. gan
IN q window In the. chi,dren,s Play tooH''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Confirmation Service,

CONFIRMATION services will be held at
II "a. NJ :. to-day at st. Luke's Eplss g 9
Church by Bishop. Gibson. Or. Johns S Mon
cure w.ll@also be present. 5ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Orange Republican, Il,
5fSnecjnI "a The Times Dispa tcil y sstsss

ORANGE /, VA. Feb. 20.--Tle r Republic
can County Convention will be hid here
Monday Ito elect delegates to tines Con-
gresslonal Convention. which meets la
Alexnndria on the 25th az Il; 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21

Governor A1onta que Is now in Washing
ton. He will join his staff in Alexandria
tomorrow morn ng, and the entire party
will be entertained at dinner By ~ A! I
fred ID. BrOckett, Weep. csldent or the
q. r. A. of the State. "a :,
Is The members OF the Governors staff
who will be present are: Colonel John .,
HARDWOOD. h; Colonel Sol Cutchins. Go!onel
M. S. Valentine. Colonel e. r.: w lliams.
Colonel Bob Lee, Colonel r. N Harper
They will wear fatigue ualforfns
At night the Governor and his sta # will
be guests at the colonial ball and BAN
tQuet. l55s5 Eifl NJ an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.

ANSWER TO Yo1IR RI
aasst qs 81 sh wra
Is almost gone and you may send me another
gross at once, as ! cannst an 1rd to he with
I heard o word Of ennp!alnt against 1t, and
many seem surprised tina II is only 10c. hlN.
truly, EAIaIEr w, W EISItl Ell Dealer In
Drugs and Medicines, Hull Strict, iAIaHches-
Il ter. fGfl5s ytHss55 49, kt{t ~ 154fsial
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
Executive and Staff to be Enter
tanned BY Mr.. "A, ID.
Brockett.

Governor Montague. Lieutenant-Gover-
nor Willard and the Governors staff will
participate in the exercises at Alexandria
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
RESTAURANT.

ANY PERSON HUNGRY SHOULD GO TO
FFtANCIoNE's RESTAURANT. 9c5- East
Ten courses for your meal for ssc,; evorything
served In season; open clay and n gnt: ever
thing up.to,date: oysters a spe ialty;S sps.
l0c% up. Guaranteed l-pound porter-house
steak for go. or nlonay refunded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
sANAToRIuM,

FTEE FOR woAsES--ALL.. MoAIEN SUE;
disease or complaint will, for thirty days.
receive froe advice and treatment by calling
At Dr. DANIELS sSASATORlUM,I 810i N.
& Seventh Phone 1926
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
[ BAKING POWDERS,

IpIlafFoRp,s h BAKING POWDERS. ia-LH.
cans. IL cents -. cans. q cents WY !, y
cnnts per can ~ Z. nj. e TlaAINUI u CO.,
y ia n Eighteenth Street. ssS5s-it< s5Ss{t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21
WINS AND LlQUoRs.

STRAIGHT wHIs1lEYs-oyERH GIVE
Searsl. $. 50 per allon; Carroll Springs tfour
Il years,. sse.25 gallon; Clifton sRringssS best
z goods on earth; Old Charter (tull quartz, !.
bottled In bond, 81. g foods shipped any point
IN the State In plain packages; remit ~
s check, postal or express order. PHIL @.
II KELLY, 1908 Franklin Street, VA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-21

WANTED EXPERIENCED SALESMAN FOR
'aieensware; commission basis references r.,
ted ware, to rignt man, address Bos
r No. 81 East Liverpool, o.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-01
COST OE' CARRYING MAILS,
United States Paid S67, 7,93I,43O for
the~Fast Fiscal Year.

Wa -hington, Nov l8.-The annua
report OF W. 5 Sha l. berger, Seconc
Assistant Postnast r-General, shows
that tn apnua rate Of expenditure fol
all Il land mail transportation service
during the past fiscal year was $67 93l ;.
430. To this is added $2 1856 ,O53 for
foreign mais
The argest item in the postal's trans
pOrtation figures re the star routes.
which nu be- Is, 743, aggregating 2333.
1892 miles, and an annual rate of expen-
diture of 1894 .023; reiroad routes,
3O0o in number, with 196, ,9O7 mileage
and an annual rate of expenditure of
$50 III ,377; ra lway postofiice car
routes, numbering 294, with an aggre-
z te l.ngth of 50 ,O37 miles, and an an.
nual rate of expenditure of $5,5lS, ,234
anu iaii"ay Mdii eeiViCe AOlllCeT6 ana
clerks) IL ,444 in number, involving an
expenditure of $12,095 ,437. The mum
Der Of miles travelled per annum by all
classes of rcu'es of mail transportation
in this country, among which are the
star routes, railroad routes, special Of
fee routes, mail messenger routes. etc.
ggregates sos. .5S5 ,526. In Hawaii, the
mail and messenger service at the
various ports is now 80 arranged as to
connect m Ill steamers at anv time
whether the steamers are running on
regular schedule or at irregular inter-
walls.
To indicate the large Increase in the
volume of mails carried by the rsil.
roads it is pointed out that the expendi-
lures for railroad transportation and
railway postoffice cars during the four
years 19O2-l905, was $42 ,458.146, an in
crease of over II per cent over the pre-
vious four years period, while the
revenue of the postal service was $780,
781, ,794, an increase of over 40 per cent
over the previous four-year period.
The report says it is evidently the de-
sire of the American people to send
parcels of small average weight abroad,