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The Washington times., 1907-07-23
BROTHER LED LYNCHERS,
TWO WITNESSES SWEAR

CHARLOTTE. N. C, July 2-The
defense in the case Of Zeke Lewis.
charged with ~lynching JOhn V. johnson,
at WadesbOro. last summer, introduced
evidence yesterday IN the trial at Monroe
indicating that Battle Lewis. brother OF
the defendant, was the ringleader Of
the mob that lynched Johnson.
Chief Of Police Bennett. Of Wades-
boro, and c. b Luther swore that they
recognized and spoke to Battle Lewis.
and did not see Zeke.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

1t was for the purpose OF giving the
Misses Shonts a taste of Old World
society, n the finale of a series Of
brilliant entertainments came when Mrs.
Shonts and her daughters were pre-
sented at court. Not only did they
create a most favorable impression
among the titled guests. but King Ed
ward himself inquired particularly about
them because Of their striking appear
ance. From that night the ShOnts girls
and their attractive mother had things
their own way IN the English capital.
Gnd they sailed back to America loaded
down with social honors
COrterie of Censors.
1t is now reported that Mrs. shonts.
~incensed at the apparent snub she has
received at the American embassy, has
Investigated the whole affair. and has
found that responsibility rests with "a
certain set" which engineers such anairs
10 suit itself. This is supposed to be the
little coterie OF Americans who have al
ready gained their places IN the social
set in London and who censor all who
might enter within the pale. Many
American women who are social sue
cesses OF the most marked tvpe In this
country find It impossible TO break down
the barriers In London, and go over
season after season in the hope that
some day their wish will be realized.
In the case OF Mrs. Shonts. however. it
Is difficult 10 explain why she should
have been barred frcm the royal enter
tainment.
Is Completely Discouraged
Gossip on this side Of the water. re-
counts the many interesting steps In the
advancement OF Mrs. shonts toward the
social goal and refers to the fact that
her efforts have been confined almost
exclusively 20 England and the CONT
nent They say she apparently cares
little for social prominence in America.
but is anxious that both she and her
daughters may be numbered among the
KIM s own set in London. and that the
latest blow 70 her hopes has completely
discouraged her. Even the fact that the
Due de Chaulnes Is still dancing attend
ance on Miss Theodore Shonts and the
probability Of an alliance with the fam
u French house has apparently held
no weight with the certain set" in
London. and Mrs. Shonts is still smart
Ing under the sting.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

lry who is the cause OF Marchant's
undoing. makes the most or his part.
His role is different from that OF the
usual villain; Il is a servile one and
nc does not blossom forth in his viIlainy
untu the close OF the play. Alice But
Ter, as Lady Marchant. is decidedly dis
appointing. Samuel Klawans, as Jacob.
a labor agitator. does his little part
and is seen. TO better advantage than he
has for some weeks. Miss Rosetta
Brce, a Washington girl, has a small
part in Violet. the daughter OF Mar
chant, but she does II acceptably. The
others IN the asst are merely foils for
Mr.. Ellis and have little 10 do or say.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
DR.. ARNOLD PLEADS;
ASKS TRIAL BY JURY

in the Police Court yesterday after
noon, Dire Alma c. Arnold. charged With
praCucing medicine without a Hcease,
pleaded not guilty and. through ne at
torneys, demanded a trial by jury T s
viii necessttate the case being heard at
the october term, when the Police Court
Jury resumes It's sessions.
Dr. Arnold appeared IN the Office of
me clerk or the District Court and gave
bond In the sum Of $500 for her aDDear-
snce. Cotter 7. Bride qualifying as
surety.
She viii not be molested In The con-
duct OF her business prior to the triaI
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

States law by an outside tribunal
1t seems rather to be remarkable
that any outside power should in
trude itself in the matter. When he
comedies that the States laws and
constitution afford protection to all,
Justice Pritchard decidedly weakens
his own claim to jurisdiction in the
case
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
OFFICER CHARGED
WITH SELLING HONORS

PARIS, July 23.-CiI Bias is responsible
for the sensational statement that it has
been dicovered that a former private
secretary Of h present minister Of jus
tee, NJ Guyot-D essaigne, at one time
conducted a scandalous traffic in public
offices, decorations, and pardons.
According to this newspaper, a number
of important p~ersonages, including NJ.
Guyot-Dessaigne and some of his friends
and relatives, are implicated.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
SRA DiavolO" Presented.

Auber'sS vell-known romantic opera,
Fra Diavelo.' was very creditably pre-
scented by the Aborr Opera Company
at the National Theater last night. IN
fact, the chief fault to be found with
the performance was one that has
been noticed ever since the beginning
Of the season. which is the total mad
eQuacy Of the orchestra. For its num-
bers, the orchestra does we'll, but to
attempt to render the score of an
opera like Fra Diavolo" with only ten
pieces is sc obviously out of the ques-
ton that mention of 1t is warranted
only by sympathy for Max F~ichandler,
the conductor. who is forced to make
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
LOOK AHEAD.

II the clouds hang dark and low,
II the I'll winds wailing blow,
II the days are damp and cold,
II you buy and find you're sold:
Through your mind let this thought run
With the morrow comes the sun.
This II ever seems 10 me
Is the true philosopher.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

President Shonts points out that a
person with a capital of 5 cents an ride
all day in the New York subway cars:
in fact, practically might live in them.
However, until they get a new set of
air In the tube, the chance of dying in
the subway is rather better than living
there.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

If Justice Pritchard and John c. Cal
houn should ever meet in a collision
there wouldn't be anything left 10 tell
of the accident. The two great nuTlifers
represent exactly contrary policies.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

A scientist has developed a theory
hat we do not really think with our
brains, but rather think all o~ver"-the
thinking machine Is the soul. and 1t per-
mcateS the entire being. This theory
doesn't seem to tally with the indisputa-
bic fact that some folks who have the
smallest souls are mighty effective
thinkers.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

Meanwhile our Japanese friends con-
tinUe to give demonstrations that tnev
are nowise inferior in enterprise. inItia-
tive, n all-round civilization to the rest
OF rs. One of them. working as a serv-
ant in a minister's household, eloped
with the minister's wife.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

The astronomers win soon know more
about the annals On Mars than any
body here knows about our own canal
problem.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

1t does seem as II 30 versatile a town
as Pittsburg might do better by the
community thar to give out another
chapter of the Hartie case.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

Colonel Ayres gives promise Of becom-
ing quite as interesting g conversation
alist as Mrs. Colonel Ayres.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

This town having been constructively
saved from destruction by a hostile
naval force. will now go right on being
burned up by inches.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23
woULDNTYoU LIKE TO HOE THIs7

single row of Kaffir corn so miles in
length. He started at the outer edge OF
his field and plowed around IN a grad
ually reducing circle until the center
was reached.
The Washington times., 1907-07-23

Japan, also, is experiencing some d.
gestive difficulties incident to its proc
esses of benevolent assimilation.
, 1907-04-22
STATISTICS
OF SCHOOLS
FIGURES FROM ANNUAL REPORT
OF STATE sUPERiNTEND-
EMIT OF INSTRUCTION.
Data Concerning Albany County, In
Guiding Number of Pupils, Mum.
Der Of Schools, Number of Teach.
ers, Cost Per Pupil and Average
Pay for Teachers in County.

The annual report of the state super
intendent of public instruction for the
school year ending on the first Monday
in September, 1906, shows that in AL.
bany county there are twenty-four
school districts, sixty-two schools
taught, and twenty-seven school build,
ings. There are in the county $40
white male pupils enrolled, $50 white
females, making a total of white pu
pills of 1,153. There are three colored
male students INT one colored female.
Number OF Days Attended.
The male students attend 1886 days
in the year, the female students being
present on 6S,454 days, making a total
days attendance of 141,81 There are
two male teachers and SO females, max
ing a total of II. The males receive
an average monthly compensation of
$114.12 and the females an average of
$46.3O. The average cost of tuition per
pupil per month was $7.77.
How Teachers Are Paid.
The average monthly pay of the 693
female teachers in the state was $4S34,
the different counties showing the fol-
averages: Albany, $46.30; Big
Horn, $46.48; Carbon, $51.63; Converse,
$46.20; Crook, $40; Fremont, $52. 60;
Johnson, $4S.l0; Laramie, $51.02; Ma
trona, $45.75; Sheridan, s47.44; Sweet
water, .$55.67; Uinta, s51.33; Weston,
, 1907-04-22
The Highest Tower in U. S.

The Metropolitan tower now being
built in New York City will be the
highest structure in this country and
only exceeded by one other in the en-
tire world, the Eiffel tower in Paris
In building this tower $500 tons OF
steel will be used, this amount being
necessary for proper wind braclng
When the system is run down and in a
weakened condition you require a med,
icine that is capable of building up and
renewing the entire system. In Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters you will positive,
ly find such a medicine, and when you
remember that ii is backed by a SO
years record of cures you ought not
hesitate another minute in trying a
bottle. It cures poor appetite, belch'
ing, c~ostiveness, heartburn, ~biliousness,
indigestion, dyspepsia, kidney troubles,
female ills or malaria, fever and ague.
1t is strictly pure.
, 1907-04-22
LARAMIE GIRL ATTENDS
PARIS EASTER SERVICE.

Miss Ethel Merriam spent six weeks
at Oxford completing her studies there,
but has now returned to Paris to fur,
Their pursue her work in French and
art. She writes very entertainingIy
of her Easter Sunday spent there, a
part of the letter being as follows: at
was such a nice day l wore my white
dress, and we (Miss Thomas, an Amer.
ican girl, and a French girl friendl
went to Notre Dame. Just think-an
Easter service in Notre Dame, one OF
the most famous churches in the world
old and beautiful, and pregnant with
historical tragedies. The church is
certainly most magnificent. There Is
something about the grandeur of the
tall gray pillars which emphasizes the
insignificance of man, even though it
was decked out for Easter. The STAIN
ed glass windows glowed like jewels,
the choir boys chant sounded far away,
and you really thought you were in a
different world. There is an organ in
the loft of the church used to accom-
pany the choir, and at intervals it is
answered by a huge organ at the back
of the church. The effect is truly mar
%velous. - In the afternoon we went
to the Madelaine, another beautiful
church built in the style of the old
Roman basilicas, where they have the
finest music in Paris. An American
man sang the solo parts in the mass.
In the evening, Madame gave a dinner,
because it was a feast day, and also
because two Of the girls of the pen.
sion had had pictures admitted into
the Salon" Miss Merriam also de.
scribes wildly the Louvre, the Lux
umberg gardens and other points Of in
%terest, but sends affectionate %greetins
to her Laramie friends and says she
is getting very anxious to return.
, 1907-04-22
HOME FROM DENVER
AFTER MAKING PURCHASES

Barney Harrington, foreman of the
experiment farm here, who will accom-.
pany Prof. Buffum to Worland to res
side and have charge of the Wyoming
Seed and Plant Breeding company's
farms there, has gone with his wife %
that place and will at once begin the
planting to be done this spring. Prof.
Buffum returned yesterday afternoon
from Denver and Cheyenne, where he
secured the farm machinery and seed
to be used on the company's farm. Tne
professor will remain with the uni.
yersity until July.
, 1907-04-22
COWS WERE STOLEN
BUT LATER RETURNED

s. j. Kent, vice president of the Den,
yer, Laramie n Northwestern, whit
believes two of his cows were stolen
Friday night, and who on Saturday ad,
vertised a reward for the thief, found
the animals Sunday morning, a mile
from the city. The leather halters
had been removed and the cows had
beer MIXED, and Mr.. Kent believes
that when they were taken it was with
a view to claiming the reward for
their return, but when the thief saw the
offer of reward for himself, he got
cold feet and turned the animals loose.
, 1907-04-22
NUMBER OF TEACHERS
IN ALBANY COUNTY,

The annual report of the state su-
perintendent of schools for the school
year ending on the first Monday of
September, just issued, shows that
there are in Albany county, or were
at that time. three teachers holding
state certificates, fourteen of the first
grade, t~wenty-one of the second grade,
five of the third grade, ten with nor
nal diplomas and n with a college
diploma. There is one high school In
the county, that at Laramie. The as
sessed valuation Of the county is
$4,566, 1851, a special tax of 36a mills
being levied in the several school
districts of the county. The outstand-
ing Indebtedness of the school dis
tricts Us $4,000. There are 1885 vol
umes in the school libraries of the
county, valued at $2,040.25.
, 1907-04-22
fSEAsoN's WORST SNOW
AT WOODS LANDING

Louis Miller and M. J.. Harrington,
who returned last night from Jelm, re-
port the worst snow of the season.
Eighteen inches Of snow fell at Jelm
and there were two feet at Woods, one
of the heaviest snowfalls al this cine
of year for several years. Much of the
snow melted yesterday in the warm
sunshine and more will go today, the
weather being fair and warm there.
, 1907-04-22
NOT GOING NOW TO
CHEYENNE WITH PLAY.

The young ladies and gentlemen who
prouuced The Spectre knight" at the
Opera House last week, and who were
invited by Father Duffy to produce the
piece in Cheyenne, will not go Satur.
day night, as at first partially planned
The University Girls Glee and Mando.
lin club are going for Friday night.
The party has been asked to repeat
The Spectre Knight" here shortly.
, 1907-04-22
MUCH OPEN RANGE,
Virginia Dale Ranchmen Obeying Law
Concerning Illegal Fencing.

SUVVTHT 10 IHV NtUTUTIVTH.
Virginia Dale, Colo, April 22.-The
ton are being pulled down as rapidly
as men can be secured to do the work.
and there has not been SO much open
range in twenty years as there is now,
The ra%nchSnen are divided in opinion
as to the result of so much open range,
some ~contending that it will help de,
velopment and others that it will hin,
der.
, 1907-04-22
Group

Is a violent Inflammation Of the mu-
cous membrane Of the wind pipe,
which sometimes extends to the larynA
and bronchial tubes; and is one of the
most dangerous diseases of children.
1t almost always m on in the night,
Give frequent small doses of Billiards.
Horehound Syrup and apply Billiards.
Snow L.iniment externally to the
throat. Csc, soc, and 81. Sold by L
]. Mills, a Druggist.
, 1907-04-22
IcALLED AT STORE OF
FORMER LARAMIEITES.

Captain Heavey and Mr.. Burrage, dur
ing their recent visit to Denver, called
upon Messrs. H. A. Gish and H. 7
Hunter at their store at First avenue
and Broadway in that city, finding
both gentlemen busy as bees. They
have a splendid store and with a grow
ing trade, having to add extra help
every Saturday. Both gentlemen ask
ed to be remembered to their many
Laramie friends.
, 1907-04-22
WILL HOLD CONVENTION
AT SPOKANE IN il

Several members of the Baptist
Young Peoples union of this city, in
Guiding Rev. R. A. Lansdell, pastor Of
the Baptist church, are planning to at
tend the sixteenth annual convention
at Spokane, Wash, July 4 to Z, the
railroads having offered some tempting
rates. The annual convention of the
Young Peoples society of Christian
Endeavor will meet at Seattle, Wash,
on the 10th of July.
, 1907-04-22
SEED ALL PLANTED
ON ERNEST RANCH,

John w. Ernest came in from his
ranch Saturday night and will spend a
few days in town. He says the plant.
ing is about finished at the ranch and
that the weather conditions, while they
We're bad enough last week to satisfy
even a croaker, are better now and the
ranch is in good shape.
, 1907-04-22
SHEEP DOING WELL
IN ILLINOIS FEED LOTS

James McGibbon received a note this
morning from his son, Ralph McGib-
bon, who is with the McGibbon sheep
in Illinois, where they are being fed
its highest point just now for years,
and the McGibbons are preparing to
turn their focks loose among the eager
buyers.
, 1907-04-22
ANOTHER VETERAN GETS
HIS PENSION RAISED,

Through the efforts of Congressman
Mondell of this state, Albert Seneff Of
Laramie has been granted an increase
of pension to $12 a month. Mr.. Seneff
is a member of Custer Post, Grand Ar.
my of the Republic.
, 1907-04-22
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, IS.
Lucas County.

Lucas County.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of F
]. Cheney & Co., doing business in the
city of Toledo, county and state afore
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of one hundred dollars for each
and every case of catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Deem
Der, A D 1856.
A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, and acts directly on the blood
| and mucous surfaces Of the system
Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
, 1907-04-22
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Monte Blevins is here from Walden
j.. II. Bills returned to Denver today
Joe Small went to Rock River today
f. H. Knopf of Cheyenne is in the
city.
John Hill of Sibylee is at the John,
son.
e. Ii. Harbaugh of Denver is at the
Johnson.
Claud Morgan of Chicago is at the
Johnson.
R. B. Thompson went to Walden this
morning.
II. Mcdonald of Islay, Wyo., is at
the Kuster.
NJ. Jelenko of New York is at the
Union Pacific.
A. C. Stepsel of Cheyenne is at the
Union Pacific.
G. A. Price of Little Medicine was a
city visitor today.
Bert Bird of Walcott was a Johnson
guest this morning.
B. c. Cruise of Hanna was at the
Johnson last night.
Miss Birdie Mckay went to Denver
today to visit friends.
John Anderson of Medicine Bow was
in the city this morning.
F. H. Price of Payette, Idaho, is a
guest at the Union Pacific.
Will Schilling was a passenger on
the west-bound train today.
Mrs. Frank Askins arrived from the
Hall ranch Saturday evening.
AL Howard and two children went
to Butte, Mont, today to reside.
James c. Raich of Cowdrey and Joe
Black of Walden are in the city.
E. l.. Roberts of Lexington, Neb., is
in the city, registered at the Kuster.
Angus Mcdonald of Davis ranch is
in the city, registered at the Kuster.
Rev. M. ]. Green of Louisville, Ky,
was a guest at the Kuster last night.
w. L. Keyes of Tie Siding was in
the city this morning on business bent.
Dan Brees is in the city. He is the
air brake inspector for the Union Pa
cific.
Superintendent Anderson passed
through to Green River this after
DOR
j. e. Hartman and Niles Callahan
returned from a business trip to
Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. John lines of Moore
were among the visitors to the city
this morning.
w. G. Decker and wife of the Lar
annie river were among the visitors to
the city this morning.
Mrs. Paul Bath returned to her home
at Greeley, Colo, this morning, after
a visit with friends in this city.
Messrs. H. Lessig, T. A. Rogers,
Frank Chapman and A. Hadlick went
to Cooper lake today after ducks.
Ralph Mccullough left this after
noon for Colorado Springs, Colo, to be
absent the remainder of the week.
MI. Doyle of Mountain Home was
here this morning, buying some sup
plies for the home and seeds for his
ranch.
Prof. Buffum went to Cheyenne to-
day to superintend the shipment of a
carload of implements to Worland,
Wyo.
James O'Brien and James Watt, who
have been visiting relatives in the
city, returned to their home in Kansas
City today.
Judge D. H.. Craig of Rawlins is in
the city, here to hold court for Judge
Carpenter. He is registered at the
Union Pacific.
d. l.. Gelatt of Sand creek, who is
teaming for a ditch company in that
neighborhood, is in the city with his
freight teams today.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. l.. Cook left today
for Walden. They were to have gone
a day or two ago, but the lady's illness
prevented the start.
W. A. Comfy left Sunday afternoon
for his home at Peak lodge, Laramie
peak, after a business visit of several
days at the county seat.
Peter oakley and G. w. Lovejoy
went to the lakes this morning and
Mr.. Jovejoy tore down the cabin he
, 1907-04-22
LADY MAIL CARRIER
IN NORTHERN ALBANY.

The regular mail carrier between
Garrett n Toltec being i'll for several
days, his place was taken on the route
by Mrs. Elmer Slothower, who covered
the route for a week, making three
trips a week and arriving and depart
ing on time.
, 1907-04-22
JESSE CONVERSE NOW
HEADING FOR HOME,

The BUSINESS department of The Re-
publican this morning received the fol
lowing note from Jesse Converse, dated
at New York On the 10Th: "All is well.
the paper to our address,"
, 1907-04-22
SPLENDID CONDITIONS
AT THE KELLY RANCH

Hon. Eli Crumrine and Mr.. w. S.
Vance visited the Kelly ranch yester-
day, finding everything flourishing and
with promise of a good summer for the
ranchmen.
, 1907-04-22
BILL OF LADING FOR
NEW MAXWELL AUTO.

Gus johnson this morning received
the bill of lading for a handsome nav
Maxwell touring car which he is sell
ing to Carl Wagner, one of the finest
machines ever brought to the state.
, 1907-04-22
WYOMING LADIES ARE
CHOSEN AS REGENTS

At the recent election of officers by
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, Mrs. F. W. Mondell of Newcastle
and Mrs. H. B. Patten of Cheyenne
were chosen as state regents for Wyo-
ming.
, 1907-04-22
THE BEAvDoIN HOME
UNDERGOING REPAIRS.

The residence of w. H. Beaudoin at
Eighth and Park venue is being re-
painted and some needed repairs are
being made. Ed %Palmquist is adding
paint to his residence at All Eighth.
, 1907-04-22
MAENNERcHoR DANCE
SATURDAY NIGHT.

The Laramie Maennerchor gave its
usual Saturday night dance last week,
the attendance being satisfactory.
, 1907-04-22

Send a copy of the Il~lustl sted Re
Iblican to your friend IN the east II
II please him and benefit the com
nunitv
, 1907-04-22
is OVERLAPPING
BOOMERANG PRESS

iting friends in the city, this morning
began overhaullng the cylinder press
at the boomerang office, and will have
charge of the pressroom for the pres.
ant
, 1907-04-22

The Republican Is the best aivertis
ng medium In the city and county 70
Il reaches all the people
, 1907-04-22
SUCCEEDS LATE HUSBAND
I'M CHARGE OF OFF

Elizabeth Copman has been appoint
ed postmaster at Cloverleaf, Big Horn
county, vice W. R. Copman, deceased.
, 1907-04-22

Daily Republican. 50 cent. . month
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-12-06
STATE LAND SALE.

An important sale Of state lands in
Lincoln county is announced by the
state land board, 10 be held in shoshone
December IA, Some very desirable
land will be offered. The official notice
Is as follows;
Notice IS hereby given that on satur-
day, December "a. 1907, the following
described lands belonging 10 the State
Of idaho and situated IN Lincoln Coun-
81, win be offered for sale at public
auction at the Court House ia sho-
shone, Lincoln County, Idaho, at 1890
O'Clock "a m of said day.