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, 1907-11-04
SENT
FROM HERE
POSTMASTER COMPLIES RESULT
OF CAREFUL WEIGHT OF
MAIL FOR THE MONTH.
Table Gives Pounds and Ounces Of
Each Class of Mail Originating
Here, With Amount of Each State
and Geographical Division-Colc-
RADIO Gets Most of Letters.

Postmaster Beltz has just completed
the compilation of the figures from the
special weighing of the mails of 1907,
being a report of first-class mail mat
ter and all other classes of mail origi
mating at the postofiice here, for tht
states and territories named, for the
thirty days beginning at midnight Sep
TENDER 80, and ending at midnight DC
tober 80, 1907. The table includes
frst-class mail in pounds and ounces
for all the states in the union, Canada
the canal zone, Hawaii, Guam, the
Philippines, Tutuila, local delivery and
free in the county. The second class
for the same points, including that paid
at the pound rates Subscribers
copies), paid at the pound rate (sam'
pie copies) transient. Zone cent for each
OUNCE and mailed by the publishers
In the United States to subscribers IN
Canada. The others were thild class
fourth class. penalty matter and equip.
ment, the latter being divided into
equipment carried in connection with
the mails and empty sacks SEM from
the Laramie ofice.
The Amount Handled.
The total amount handled by the
postofice was as follows: First class
1879 pounds; subscribers copies Of
second class 1,439 pounds; sample
copies, none; transcient second class
1888 pounds; mailed by publishers n
subscribers in Canada, 8 pounds
ounces Third class matter, 74s
pounds. Fourth class matter, s14
pounds. Penalty matter, rs pounds
Franked matter, 1,776 pounds. Equip
ment carried with the mails. 3.113
pounds; carried empty, dispatched
from this office, 1925 pounds.
Data for Wyoming.
During the month the Laramie Office
handled 536 pounds IA ounces of first
class matter, 682 pounds, ten ounces OF
matter Of the second class going ia
subscribers, 124 pounds Of transient
second class matter, at the rate of ]
cent for each four ounces; 1892 pounds
of third class matter, 356 pounds
ounce Of fourth class matter, 1862
pounds 4 ounces of RANKED matter, 81
pounds one ounce Of penalty matter,
BIB pounds of equipment in connec'
ton with the mails and 1925 pounds ot
empty equipment dispatched from
this office to other Wyoming offices
Where the Mail Went.
Colorado received the larger proper
ton of the first class mail matter orig
mating here, 429 pounds s ounces go
ing to the Offices of that state. Hi.
nois was next, with 1O5 pounds 9
ounces Nebraska came third, with Il
pounds 6 ounces. Alaska received z
ounces, Delaware . ounces. Louisiana
Is ounces, Mississippi 13 ounces, Por
Rico 4 ounces, South Carolina II
ounces, Manitoba 8 ounces and Hawaii
Guam, the Philippines and Tutuila re.
ceived 2 pounds 5 ounces, this mail go
ing from here as to n place. Three
ounces of ranked matter were sent to
Manitoba.
, 1907-11-04
Is Dead.

William Williams, manager Of the
Union Pacific hotel at Rawlins, died
at Sis yesterday afternoon, after a
brief illness, nearly all the physicians
in that city having been called in con-
came to Rawlins from Deadwood, s.
D., about two years ago and was con
sidered one of the best hotel men in
the west. He leaves a wife, but no
children.
, 1907-11-04

New York, Nov. 4.-The %inanciers
of New York hold opposing views re-
garding the suggestion that the pres.
ident should call an extra session at
once to provide for currency reform.
Half a dozen members Of congress,
men prominent in the house, oppose it.
Regular Session Soon Enough.
Ffnanciers who oppose a special ses.
sion generally favor currency reform,
but hold that the regular session will
be time enough. Leslie M. Shaw, for.
mer secretary Of the treasury, is one
Of those who favor immediate action.
E. H. Hartman, James Stillman and
Henry Clews are against 1t.
, 1907-11-04
Killed in Street Car Accident.

San Francisco, Cal. Nov. A street
car accident this morning caused the
death of Petro Delimn, a passenger.
and the injury of about a dozen Others.
An electric car on the Kentucky street
line was descending a grade when the
brakes refused to work and the car
, 1907-11-04
PREACHER SELECTED
FOR THANKSGIVING.

At the meeting this morning Of the
Ministerial association, at the home of
Rev. R. A. Lansdell, pastor of the Bap,
fist church. Rev. w. D. Trout, pastor
of the Methodist church, was selected
to preach the Thanksgiving union ser.
mon, and at the solicitation Of Rev.
Woods, the services will be at the West
Side church. The ace question was
discussed at the meeting of the associa.
ton, Rev. Walton opening the discus.
sion, and the matter was left for fur
further discussion.
, 1907-11-04
NEW YORK LINES TO ANSWER.
Commission Wants OF Know Why Mile
age Books Are Not Used.

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 4.-Every rail,
road operating in this state will be
summoned to show why they shouldn't
be directed by the commission to Is
sue interchangeable mileage books OF
1000 and 500 miles at uniform rate IF
2 cents and without many Of the re-
strictions now placed upon the sale Of
mileage books by some Of the larger
companies.
, 1907-11-04
Trust companie. Resume.

New York. Nov. 4.-The Trust Com.
pany Of America and the Lincoln
Trust company, on which there were
heavy runs last week, opened for bust
ness at the usual hour this morning.
Not Many in Line.
Only a small number Of people were
in line when the companies opened
their doors. The opening Of both In.
situations brought a distinct feeling OF
relief and was the result OF confer.
ences Saturday and yesterday at the
home Of j. P. Morgan.
Action Of the Exchange.
At the stock exchange the opening
showed early declines, followed by a
rally and then a falling of Of prices.
, 1907-11-04
Theatrical Company En- Route.

FRITZ Schiff and her special COM
pany, occupying six cars, including a
baggage car for the baggage and spe-
cial scenery, passed through the city
yesterday morning, en- route from Den
yer to Salt Lake. Engineer Charlie
Wallace brought the train over the
hill.
, 1907-11-04
MONEY FOR pRuRY COLLEGE.
Missouri Institution Will Get $4,000
Of RockefeiIer's Millions.

Springfield. Mo-, Nov. Al. H.
George, president of Drury college, has
been notified that Drury college is to
receive $50, 900 from the federal edu-
cation board of New York. The money
is part of that given by John D. Rookie
Teller to be distributed among various
colleges.
, 1907-11-04
Killed His First Jack Rabbit.

Percy Thornton. the young English
at the shops here, went
hunting yesterday, bringing down a
jack rabbit at the first shot and ex
hibiting it to his friends with as much
pride as though it had been an ante
lope. He was at the shops this morn
ing and received the congratulations
of his jealous companions.
, 1907-11-04
WILL MEET SATURDAY
TO ARRANGE PROGRAM.

The Albany County Sheep and Wool
Growers association will hold a meet
Ing at the city hall next Saturday, at 2
O'Clock p. m, to make arrangements
for the meeting Of the Wyoming Wool
Growers convention to be held here In
January. and 1t Is possible that G.. 8.
Walker. the secretary OF the state as
ISOLATION. will be here at that time to
assist the local association in arrang.
ing the program for the meeting.
, 1907-11-04
Home From Denver.

Engineers Walter Brown and Harry
Nottage. who went to Denver last
week to assist in the dedication Of Ell
label temple by the Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine, have returned home
and resumed their positions here.
They had a very enjoyable visit with
their Denver brethren.
, 1907-11-04
APARTMENT HOUSE IS
BURNED EARLY TODAY

sons we're killed and a score were in
jured in a head-on collision between a
northbound passenger train and a
southbound freight near higgins ditch.
eight miles from Little Rock, on the
Iron Mountain railroad, last night. Tho
dead are Alvin D. Brumblow, white, n
postal clerk; two unknown white boys;
a negro postal clerk and negro tramp.
, 1907-11-04
THE STATES SHARE.
Apportlonment Of Funds Arising from
Fees on the Reserves.
Special to The Republican.

Special to Thu Republican.
Cheyenne. Wyo., Nov. 4.-The gov.
errors ONCE was informed today that
the federal government had appor-
toned to the several states the funds
arising from grazing fees and other
sources in the forest reserves Of the
country. the amount coming to Wyo.
ming being ~$16.211.49. This will be ap-
portioned to the several counties in
the state In which these forest reserves
lie, Albany county coming in for a
good share of the total.
, 1907-11-04
Election in December.
Derositions to Be Read.

Pittsburg. Pa, Nov. 4.-The deposi
tons of the late Cassie l.. Chadwick
made in connection with Mrs. lutte
against Messrs. Hofstot and a friend,
the president and vice president OF
the Pressed Steel Car company, charg'
ed with conspiracy, vert ordered open
ed today by Chief Justice Mitchell Of
the Pennsylvania supreme court, sit
ting here.
Wanted Them Kept Sealed.
Efforts had been made by counsel for
Hoffstot and his friend to keep the
documents sealed.
, 1907-11-04
NOTES FROM THE COURT HOUSE

Soren and Christina Yensen today
sold to Niels D. Nelson, for $500, g.
s12.78 acres in township 10, ranges 70
and II.
A. United States patent to Thomas R.
Bennett. dated September s, 1906. for
1919, acres in section 80, township
81, range rs, was filed for record this
afternoon.
Deputy Sheriff Thirkeldsen went 10
Rawlins yesterday to be present at
the funeral this morning of Ed Samu.
elson, killed in the penitentiary there
on Friday. He will return tonight.
In the district court, at 1880 Satur-
day night, Judgment for the plaintiff
was rendered in the case OF A. X.
Walla against the Consolidated Plas-
ter company, damages for breach OF
contract, in the sum of 1910 and costs.
Mr.. Walla sued for $4,000.
O.. w. Sprous, n Of the men
charged with rioting at the Millbrook
ranch, and fined $40 and costs in the
justice court, paid the fine and the re-
mainder of the costs, $14 in all, this
morning, and was released from the
county Jail. Only two of the seven
remain in that institution.
Late Saturday afternoon Deputy
Sheriff Thirkeldsen arrested a man
named ]. Nelson Shreve, alias Shultz,
who is working on the ice dam here,
and who was charged with the theft
of a pair Of chaps from a man named
Joe A. Watowack. Shreve hired a
horse and buggy from the Elkhorn
barn and turned the animal loose in
the western part of he city. taking the
chaps with him when he left the bug
gy. He will be tried at IL o'clock to-
morrow.
, 1907-11-04
SHEEP IN QUARANTINE
AT THE YARDS HERE

Five cars of sheep from Nevada.
consigned to Swift & Co. at Chicago,
were placed under quarantine here to
day by DR.. Delaney, the federal stock
inspector, and the men in charge will
be required to dip them before they
will be permitted to be reloaded.
, 1907-11-04
~LAUNDRYMAN WILL

Sing Lee, the Chinese laundryman,
who had a laundry on Grand avenue
on the site Of Chris Tegner's new
building at ITO Grand avenue, has re
turned to the city and will close q
lease with Mr.. Tegner for his old
quarters when that building has been
completed. Mr.. Lee has been out Of
the city since the razing Of the old
building.
, 1907-11-04
Steamer Sinks at Boston.

Boston, Mass, Nov. 4.-The steamer
City Of Birmingham, of the Ocean
Steamship company, struck a ledge in
the harbor early today, while bound out
to Savannah, and sank in ten fathoms
of water, about two miles from her
dock. The crew escaped.
, 1907-11-04
INTEREST IS At
VERY LOW STAGE
ToMoRRoW's ELECTIONS NOT AZ
FEcTlNG THE SITUATION AT
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Maryland Election Will Include Leais.
Iature Which Elects Senator To
Fill Vacancy and for Regular
Term-ons Congressman to Be
Elected In Virginia Also.

Washington, Nov. 4.LThe fact thaI
tomorrow's elections will have little
bearing on the complexion of the con
gress reduces interest in Washington
In them. In Maryland the election
covers not only the state officers, bu,
q legislature as we'll.
Two Senatorial Places
The latter will select \ United States
senator TO fill the unexpired term Of
the late Senator German and a long
term senator. The Virginia elections
were designed originally as local, but
the death of Representative Rixey ne
cessitates the selection of his success
sor.
Election in December.
The election to fill the vacancy caus,
ed by the death Of Representative
S1emp will not occur until December
18th.
, 1907-11-04
MONEY SITUATION IT. i
STILL LITTLE TENSE

Chicago banks and their ability to
cope with the present financial diff
Guilty. BY the same vote the fedora
ton refused to become a party in eff
forts to embarrass the banks. Only
two votes were cast in opposition.
, 1907-11-04
Back to Omaha.

l.. H. Korty of Omaha, superintend-
ent of telegraph for the Union Pacific,
who has been at Ogden for a few days
looking over the wire situation in that
city. passed through Laramie yester-
day afternoon. on his way home.
, 1907-11-04
GUN LICENSES PAID
DURING OCTOBER

Game bird licenses to the amour,
of $S1.15 were collected by Justice
Hynds during the month Of October
one resident Of this city, who is o yet
entitled to vote, by reason of his re
cent coming to the state, paying IS.
, 1907-11-04
'CIeanInd TIPS.

After washing they are beaten upon
a table or broad prepared beforehand
by being thickly covered with flannel.
The method of beating Is. first up.
then down. continuously until all the
Gbers are ri aud hur@
, 1907-11-04
Conductor Out of House.

Conductor Matt Knapp, who has
been confined to his bed for several
days. was able to be up town today
for the first time for a week, but be-
lieves he is 10Y on the mend.
, 1907-11-04
Confidence In Banks.

Chicago. ILL.,, Nov. by IN almost
unanimous vote. the Chicago Fedora
ton Of Labor yesterday voted its con.
ndence. and that Of the trades unions
1t represents, In the stability Of the
, 1907-11-04
Cashier Kills Himself.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. "A dispatch
from Huntsville. Ala. says tina. James
R. Boyd, cashier of the Huntsville Bank
and Trust company, committed suicide
this morning.
, 1907-11-04

FINES COLLECTED
DURING THE MONTH,
Police Justice Hynds collected $352
in fines In city cases during October,
the fines and costs in the justice court
for the month amounting to $46.65.
, 1907-11-04
FINED

IN POLICE COURT.
Three Migrants were sent to the cal
aboose for fifteen days each this morn
ing, n plain drunk paying $3.50 for
the fun of the effects of his study of
%boozology. The vags, according to Po-
liceman Knadler, numbered a Jew, an
Irishman and a Mexican.
, 1907-11-04
RETURNED FROM WALDEN
AFTER VISITING MINES,

E. R. Miller and his associates. who
vent to Walden last week to look over
the Raich coal banks, returned Satur-
day afternoon, making the round trip
in an automobile.
, 1907-11-04
Agent Back at Work,

Agent A. B. Cady has resumed his
position in the freight once, stu
somewhat weak from his recent Ill.
ness. but slowly recovering. =
, 1907-11-04
THE SPORT
WAS FINE
MATINEE RACES AT FAIR GROUND
SUNDAY AFTERNOON WIT
MESSED BY ENTHUSIASTS
Katherine kimmel Takes Special Trot
from AouaIan and Johnnie X Beats
isabelle In Nice Race-CoIIege
Maid Gives Performance to Ad-
miring Audience.

A somewhat disappointing crowd as
sembled at the fair grounds yesterday
to witness the matinee races provided
by Messrs. Kuster, Erwin and others,
The weather was fine, albeit a rather
cool wind blew from the west, but
those in the grand stand suffered lit.
tie from the cold. The racing was rs
good as one will see ordinarily on
such an occasion, n the wonder is
that the grand stand vas not crowded.
The gentlemen having the matter in
hand are arranging for a second race
meet mex Sunday. in the hope that a
much larger crowd of those interested
in the sport will be present. The con,
ditions all favorable yesterday
There were five races and an exhibi.
ton by the g%uideless wonder. "Cor
lege Maid the noted PAGER pacing
two half miles alone and undriven
This alone was worth going to the
fair grounds to see, the animal having
almost human intelligence and seem
ing to enter into the spirit of the oc.
~casion. The starter was Charlie Arey
with Messrs, Vance and Miller as
judges and Mr.. Converse as time
keeper.
The First Race.
The first race was a special trot be
tween D.. N. S%tickney's Agualan and
busters Katherine Kimmel, with the
owners up. Twoeheats were needed
Katherine Kimmel winning, haff-milt
heats, in 1:16 2-5 and 1:17k.
Second race, 1:12 trot, half mile
heats, F. C. Erwin driving Johnnie X
and Charlie Kuster driving Estabelle
The summary:
Johnnie
Estabelle.
Time, 1:0sk, 1:13A.
Gentlemen's Road Race.
The third event was a %gentlemans
road race, Peter Smart entering Katie
B and Ran Klein entering Belle. Mr.
| Smart won both half-mile heats in
1:34k and 1877.
Two horses were entered in the free
for-all pace, half mile heats, best two
III 'niee. Inc SUMMARY.
Ieddy owen CRANK Erwin) .....l
Capeo lGeorg Erwin .........z
Ilme' l:l1h' l:ls.
Inc 1u'oe'ess
college Maid was wi upon the
track at 4 O'CLOCK TO pace a hai1-miie
heat undrlven, without sulKey' put IL
harness. Inc mare was decoVate1
with purple n whlte ribbons and was
1ull OF spirit evidently realzing tha'
sne was the "hoie sho" and prepar
d to give the cheering audience .
run for their money. Inc
animal was given the word go as sne
passed under the wire TOT the start
and for n nall mile she paced as
gracefully n as prlskly as though
a race depended upon her eHorts. she
ran a little Wild at the nrst turn' pu'
after that settled TO the work and came
up the last quarter with tail hylnS
formance as were her swelling owners
The time given was 1:04 Is. Mess1s
kuster and Erwl gave ner a secohe
1 sin 10 h~ hnTn thor ~hn N mar
, 1907-11-04
sanitarium Partially Destroyed.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Nov. A.
The Montcalm sanitarium, located at
Manitou, was partially destroyed by
fire early today. All the patients es-
capped without injury. Loss, $35, 900.
, 1907-11-04

The closing race of the program was
a running half mile race between
George Morris's Johnnie and Pilger's
Cloudy, the former winning the race In
O.56, a very comfortable figure for or.
binary saddle ponies. The crowd was
pleased with the entertainment and Lo
doubt the grand stand will be taxed
at the next matinee race meeting.
, 1907-11-04
President Will Not Speak.
Conditions Cause Strike.

Danville, ILL.,, Nov. 4.-Four thousand
miners have gone on strike on account
Of the financial conditions.
, 1907-11-04
Hamburg Firm Fails.

Hamburg, Nov. 4.-The banking and
brokerage firm of F. Lappendberg sus-
pended today, owing to losses sus-
tanned through customers. The drm,
which also did an export and import
business, stood high in financial cir
cleS.
, 1907-11-04

The Republican 10 the best advertis
ing medium In the city and county for
It reaches eli the people all the time
, 1907-11-04
TOWNSEND HOTEL AT NEW YORK
HAS FIRE THAT CAUSES THE
GUESTS To FLEE WITH
OUT DRESSING.

Many Carried Down Fire Escapes, and
at First It Was Feared There Had
Been Some Fataities-Five Per.
sons Killed In Head-On Collision
On Iron Mountain Road in Arkan-
sas-Accide nts Of Day.
, 1907-11-04
All The cold on Market,

London, Nov. America purchased
today the whole of the gold in the
open market, about G400,000.
, 1907-11-04
JAPs HAD A TIME
At THE CELEBRATION.

AT THE CELEBRATION.
The Japanese of the city had a howl
ing time Saturday night, at their cele
bration Of the birthday Of the mikado.
rending the air with their bombs and
firecrackers. There are about 100 here
and all rel present, together with a
large crowd Of Americans.
, 1907-11-04
Conference With President.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 4.-E. H.
Gary, chairman of the United States
Steel corporation, and Henry Phipps
We're in consultation with President
Roosevelt more than an hour today,
the conference being participated in
also by Secretary Root. While no de-
tails were o~btainable. it is understood
the meeting related solely to the fnan.
cial situation.
President Will Not Speak.
Later a statement was given out at
the White house that the conference
dealt solely with the financial situa-
ton. Nothing further vas given out,
except that the president contemplates
no direct statement at this time.
, 1907-11-04
Not Very Important.

7 wv IT "'P0'eU'e'
1t developed later in the day that
this failure was much less important
than at first appeared.
, 1907-11-04

New York, Nov. 4.-Fire destroyed
the Townsend apartment house, West
One Hundred and Twenty-first street
near Seventh avenue, at 3 o'clock this
morning, the flames rushing through
the house so fast that the families liv,
ing there had to fee without eve
their clothing.
All Escape Alive.
Many of the tenants were carried
down the fire escapes. At first there
was serious doubt If all the a had
ESCAPED, but later it was made certain
that no lives had been lost.
, 1907-11-04
Egypt Also Getting Gold.

Since Thursday the United States
has drawn daily from the bank sub.
stantial sums. already aggregating
S57, O00, 900, and Egypt has also recon-
menced withdrawing gold.
Present Raise viii Suffice.
Financial circles here now incline
to the belief that 6 per cent will suf-
flee, and that no further advance will
be necessary.
, 1907-11-04

SUPERINTENDENT VISITS
FAMILY IN THIS CITY,
Daniel e. Sullivan Of Cheyenne. 5
p~erintendent Of the shops in that city.
spent Sunday with his family here, re-
turning to Cheyenne last might.
, 1907-11-04
Discount Rate Raised.

London, Nov. 4.-Persistent demands
from America for gold, in spite of the
recently increased discount rate of the
Bank Of England, and in the face of
the continued rise Of the cable trans
fer rate, caused the Bank Of England
this morning to raise its rate from SIX
tn G naa aon
, 1907-11-04
All Escape Alive.

Five Killed in Collision.
Little Rock, Ark, Nov. Alive per.
, 1907-11-04

The announcement of the raise oc-
casioned somewhat of a furry locally.
1t is considered, however, in financial
circles to be the natural outcome Of
the u%nfavorable New York bank settle
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-01-05
WASHINGTON NOTES.

January 10 is the date set by the
officials Of the Spokane & Inland for
the extension of its passenger service
as far south as Rosalia and by Jan
uary 10 the company expects to be
operating trains as far as Oakesdale.
Tie service to both points will be in
augurated with electric equipment
Washington state officials, boards
and commissioners are asking appro-
priations of more than $4,000,00O from
the coming legislature, aside from spe-
cial appropriations, and the state au-
ditor has estimated that to meet these
the state has an income of about 49,
100000
Timothy Trembley, aged rs. and his
brother Mcguire Tremblty, aged 72,
who were drowned on the Yakima
river near Yakima City were carried
down with the current until they
struck a rifle, at which point the
water was only knee deep. Fatigued
and chilled from the cold water they
were unable to reach the shore and
laid down and were strangled to
death.
More than so children in eastern
Washington during the past II months
have been placed in homes by Rev. NJ.
A. Covington, assisted by Mrs. Lizzie
Swisher of the Washington Childrens
Home society. Not only has this So
ciety received the support of the
churches, but people of all classes
have helped so that all expenses that
have arisen in connection with the
placing of these children have been
met.
The delegates from the Washington
Live Stock association to the Ameri-
can National Live Stock associations
meeting, which is to be held in Den
yer on the 22d and 23d Of January, has
been named by the president of the
association, A. J. Splawn. The dele
gates are: e. F. Benson, Prosser; J.
L. Smith, Spokane; E. E. Elitoo, Pull
man; A. L. Brown, Seattle; r. A. Nc
Croskey, Garfield; S. B. Nelson, Pull
man; f. NJ. Rothrock, Spokane; Willis
Engles, Waitsburg; X. o. Kohler, FL
lensburg; John McGregor. Hooper