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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-01-24

NoNpsy hASoouiSiS w w
R. j. White, salary deputy
county treasurer. Dec ... 60 90
w. II. Deeth, salary deputy
county auditor, Nov.... 60 90
w. II. Deeth, salary deputy
county auditor, Dec. .... 60 90
j. L. Peterson, salary register
OF deeds Nov. 1st to 18th. -. 80 90
+. F. Bagley, salary deputy,
reg. of deeds Nov. 1st to 18th 80 90
f. F. Bagley, salary reg. of
deeds last half OF Nov... 5000
Mary Bagley salary deputy reg.
of deeds Nov. 18th to 30th. 80 90
Mary Bagley salary deputy reg.
of deeds Dec. .............. 60 90
J. F. Olander, salary county
superintendent, Nov. l25 90
j. F. Olander, postage, phone
and mileage ............. 81 80
F. E. Youngburg postage and
'phone. ................... 10 6O
F. Z. Youngberg clerks fees. % %
Troy Evans, salary supt, of
poor farm, Nov. 30 90
Troy Evans, salary supt. of
poor farm, Dec 80 90
F.W. .Dricken sal. co. Judge Nov rs 90
Dec rs 90
fee member board
OF insanity ................. II 90
w Drickpp poStape ~ OO
Atlas Elevator Co., lumber for
bridges Brookings Twp. 500 90
Atlas Elev. Co. coal for poor. 1 90
" lumber for
bridge Medary Twp. p.. AZ 90
City of Brookings, light, phone
and water, Nov. % 70
City OF Brookings, light, phone
and water, Dec. 32 9S,
II. b. Zeller, Agt. coal for poor 25
Howett & Connor, 8 35
j. Clevan & Co. mdse for Jail II so
G. NJ. Youmans Lumber Co.,
lumber for court house. .... "a
c.. NJ. Youmans Lumber Co.,
lumber for bridge Medary Twp 80 So
S. A. Johnson, repairs to court
mousse. .........t...,..... 0U
j. l.. Jarvis, mdse., claimed
1915, allowed at ......... 4 %
Doughty d Wohlheter, lumber
for bridges Alton & Argo Twp 76 95
Farmers Shipping Association
coal for court house Il poor. Al %
E. G. Olson, mdse for jail. 90
r. II. Holden, use OF opera
house for Nov. election ..... 5 90
Educator School Supply Co.,
supplies for county supt.... 13 rs
Martinson Bros. mdse for poor Is 80
G. d. Dewing, livery for board 6 90
II. E. & III. F. Porter, double
asses't Of school poll, 1901. 90
Brookings Farmers Institute,
expenses OF institute. ... SO co
G. f. West & Co., mdse for
court mousse. ................. s 10
d. II. Campbell, sheriff's fees,
board of prisoners and fumi-
eating in case state VS.. Hines rs so
d. II. Campbell, sheriff's fees,
board of prisoners and Jail
or's salary y.................. 278 S5
ID. III. Campbell, sheriff's fees,
collecting delinquent person.
al tax ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 293 SO
]. T. Tidball, mdse. e........... 5 55
Silver Burdett & Co. text books 43 90
CHM & Co., text books ....... 189 46
Allyn & Bacon, text books. 80 S8
American Book Co., text books 691 IS
The quarterly justice report Of ]. F.
Adams was approved and warrants for
fees ordered drawn as follows:
]. F. Adams, justice fees. IS 2 As
Chas. MINER, constable's fees s 70
The quarterly justice report OF Al
bert Matson was approved and war
rants for fees ordered drawn as follows:
d. II. Campbell, sheriff's fees$ 20 80
Inert MatsOn iustice fees 1R 2O
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-01-24
COUNTY commissioners
HOLD IMPORTANT SESSION
Auditing Committees Make Examination of the Books and
Find Everything O. X
$45.878.0O IN COUNTY TREASURY
Geo. P. Hall Appointed Member Board of Insanity Board
in Squabble Over New Commissioner.

by cash in Office and by cash items
as follows:
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-01-24

per adjournment, all members and
clerk present. The official bonds OF
j. G. Lung as justice of the peace and
ID. F. O'Connor as coroner were on
motion approved.
On motion the following claims
were allowed and warrants ordered
drawn in payment OF same as follows:
Mair Bros, mdse for court
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

IN 1897 ] had a stomach disease
Come physicians said Dyspepsia, som,
consumption. One said | would no
We until Spring. For four years
xsted on b3iled milk. soda hiscuiI
nd doctors prescriptions. coul,
OF digest anything ate; then
licked up one Of your Almanacs ant
happened to be my life-saver.
ought iifty-cent botte of KODOI
nd The benefit ! received from tina
ottle all the gold in Georgia could
'Ot buy. In two months went bach
my work. as a machnist. and n
hroe months | was well and hearty
lay you live long and prosper. &C
Z. Cornell. Rodng. Ca, 1906. Tn,
boye l. only sample Of the grea
ood that IS daily done everywher
y kodol For Dyspepsia 1t is sol
ere BY G.. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
How . Remain Younu.

TO continue Young in health ant
strength. do rs Mrs ~ r. Rowan. Nc
Donough Ga, did, she says: "rhre
bottles OF Electric Bitters cured me o
chronic liver and stomach trouble
complicated with such an unhealth
codition of the hood that my sFh
turned red as flannel. / am now prac
ticallv 20 years younger than 5e for.
1 took Electric Bitters can no,
do all my work with ease and assis
in my husbands store" Guarantee
at all drug stores. Price soc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
Beware Of Ointments tor catarrf
thai Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense OF smel and completely deraneo
the whole system WHOM enUing %
through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except
)n prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians. as the damage they will %
Is ten fold To the good you can posi-
bly, derive from them Iiaii's Cat.
'rrh Cure manufactured by r. }
cheney 4 Co. folodO. O.. contains no
mercury. and Is taken internally. act
ng directly upon the blood and ma
cous surfaces OF the system. ln buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be- sure you
get the genuine lt rs taken inter
nally and made IA Toledo Ohin. b5
r. j. Cheney a Go Testimonials foe
Sold By Druggists. Price. 75c PEI
bottle
Take HANS Family Pills Tor cousti
patton.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
AN IMMIaRATIoM COMMISSION

Representa- i've John T. Purnett OF
Alabama, William s Bennett Of Now
Yirk and benjamin II Howoll of New
Jersey are 10 comprise the immigra-
ion commission chat Is 90 travel
abroad this coming summer for the
purpose OF studying the question of
Immigration. Representative Watson
Of Indiana was offered a place on the
commission but declined
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

cures nii Kldney Rladder and Rher
matte troubles Sold by an druggisi
" two months treatment bv mail TO-
sl 90 DIR. r. w Hall 1926 Olivc
state st. Louis. Mo. Send for test
monials
The Star Meat Market and Grocer
IS IN the lead With the hest thi"es y
eat. Phone 4G2 and you viii gel
quick delivery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
RUN IN TAE FoMiLY.

It is in.erest;dg TO note IN connec
ion with the recent death of H. Bow
'er Mcdonald, for a number of year
,hief cerk and parliamentanan oi III.
United States senate, that the posi-
ion he occupied had been iilled pre-
yiously by his father and his grand
ather. All three had likewise filled
be position Of journal clerk OF tn,
senate.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

You should be very careful OF your
,owels when You have cold Near
y all other cough syrufs are cunsti
iating. especially those con aiming
,plates Kcunodys Laxative Cough
syrup moves the contains
70 opiates. Conforms 90 National
Pure Food and Drugs Law. Bears the
Endorsement Of mothers everywhere
children like its pleasant taste. Sold
" c. X. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
4T4lsD TlMe THE CHARM

w. w Rose OF Kansas CITY, nas,
Who was twice elected MAYOR and
vice removed from the Office by the
Kansas supreme court and fined $1,000
for contempt OF court Is trying lol
he office for the third time. having
ust received the Democratic nomina
ion for the place, lie evidently be
ieves the third time is the charm.
AN INNAUcshrd shrd shrdlc cmfmm
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
AGAINST LOBBYISTS.

West virginia :. among the states
mat have fallen into line with an anti
lobbying bill The neasure lntrodnc.
cd In the legislature of chat state pro-
Wde5 ihai firms and corporations hag-
ng agents working for ur aealns
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

]. A. Harmon, Of Lizemore. Wes.
"a. says AT last / have found tn
leriect pill that never Gisappoinl'
ne; and for the benefit OF other
,alicted With torpid liver and chronic
Ons lpation, will say: take Or, King
New Life Pills" Guaranteed satifac
action. 25c at all druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
LEGAL NOTICES.

tFirst published in Daily Leader
March 2, 1907)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR LIQUOR LICENSE,
Notice is hereby given that otto
Hanson has this day flied in the o1i-
ce of the county clerk. in and for said
county his petition, asking that Ii
cense be granted him TO sell at retail,
malt. spirituOus and yinous liquors on
lots No. 3, and Z, block No. SO. third
ward. Guthrie, Okla, in said county
and territory.
II no protest be filed before March
10, 1907. his petition will be granted
and license issued.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said County hereo affixed this 1st
day of March. 1907
NJ. E. TRAPP.
(SEAL) County Clerk.
By CARL L. RICE, Deputy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
New yoRK's GOVERNORS.

Since the outbreak OF the Civil WA
the sta.c of New York has had sever
Democratic and ten Reubiican COVER
nors. Tho last Democratic governor
was Roswell = Flower VINO served
70 wears ago Since that time thf
-fate VOC had seven Republican admin
istrations
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

It flows like fire through yotr veins
does the work If you're wastin,
way day by day. take Holllster,
Rocky Mountain Tea. S5 cents, Tel
~ Tablets,
c. r. Kenfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
DELIVERS LECTURES

Senator Benjamin Il. Tilman o
south Carolina has signed contrac
% deliver . series of lectures in VAR
ius cities during the next elgh
nou'hs, for which he will be pait
$4,000.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
REPEALED THE LAW.

The Plansyiyansa house Of repres.
IN .atiyes recently passed Z; bin re-
pealing the Grady-Salus libel law OF
1908, which was adopted by Governor
Pennybacker and opposed by practi
,ally the entire press of the state rhe
Jote OF the House on the repea. Of the
Measure was l52 TO o.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

legislation must lle with the secretary
OF state pfcyiously To the session the
name ni such agent aud LEGISLATION az.
loe.cd with a fee of $40 Penalties art
provided lor failure to do so.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
TRYING TO PREVENT
WAR IN REPUBLICS

Washineton. d. C.. March 9.-MeX
co and the United States are usln
heir kindly Offices in an attempt t.
fleet settlement of the troubl
which threatens to involve all yc
Central American repablics in war
Mr.. Creel, the Mexican ambassador
had a long conference with Secretar
Root today, and Mr. Corea, the Nj,
raguan minister. and Mr.. Calyo, tn
'osta Ricrn minister, also called
he state department but there wa
10 late adyices and none would eye
Comment on the situation today.
The impression is genral in diDlc
natl circles chat Sa lyador, uatemsl;
md Costa Rica arc about to throw
heir snpport to Honduras IN an al
ampt to crush Nicaragua and to hum
Ne President Zelaya. II can be stat
ID positively that there Is no though
If Intervention on the part of thu
United States and Mexico is believed
be unwilling to intervene. Althoag'
itrong efforts are being made for a.
arbitration of the grievances which
hreaten to result SO disasrOusly tho
opinion prevails in Washington tina
he five repHblics will al become IN
yolyed In actual war.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
FRIEND TO FRIEND.

d. Weinberger, Wholesale and retail
quor store still takes the lead with
lure wSnes, liquor and beer. Bottled
,oods for family nse; they can't be
,egs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Free homoT are nearly an taken bui
can sell YOU a GOOD home 80 cheal
fha YOU will feel as II you stole ~
See Wa ~ once c. d, Foster, The
Land Man
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Eds Lunch & Short Ordcr Hous'
p O. blocl;r WIN give you a :ueai o.
'saIgn tiab will mlks YOU come again
choicest cigars and tobacos.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

J. T.. Smith groceries, feed and seed
Dur four for 25c corn cant be beat,
onion sets. quarts 25c Best seed
wo packages for DC. Phone 536
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The Springer Mercantile Co viii Sc,
gu trunk or yalise for less none
han any store west Of Chicago. &c
lrices. West Harrison Ave.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The Howard Dental Co. is doing the
business in Guthrie. It's work Is never
urpassed- Prices are always the
9west Patronize them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

See w L. Rhodes for the finest lin
of rugs, carpets, lace curtains. eve
shown in Guthrie. Our line of cots ar
larger and better than ever before
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Remember the dear departed one
What is more thoughtful and lovin
han a neat headtone in tho cemeter.
See Dawson, on East Oklahoma ave.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Why smoke cigar made 1000
niles from Guthrie when YOU can buy
good cigar like the Flor DE Vill,
made az home.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Saddle Rock Restaurant stili take,
he lead, serving tile best 20c meals il
iuthrle, cooked in the NEST appetlz
ng manner West Oklahoma Ave
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
owns a cANNgRY.


Senator Richardson, newly elece
rom Delaware, Is the chief proprieto
If what IS. perhaps, the largest an
)cst known canning business in tn
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

We have some very special prices
IN good Briar pipes with amber mouth-
pieCes, at Olsmith's.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The Dudwolser Bar serves pure an
,holesome beer; good tonic, keepin
on well and healthy. In bottles IA
amilv use Emil Ritterbusch, Prop.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The winds Of a.Grch have no terro
the nser of DeWitt's Carbolizo
Witch Hazel Salye. IL quickly heal
,happed and cracked skin Good to'
or boils and bruises. and undoubtef
" he hest relief for Piles. Sold her
by c. X. Renro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Anythlng ia the way og store or
ooldenco awning can be found at
li4Hmans il7 souih First street
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

He had no coat upon his back,
Put had one On his tongue,
And Rocky Mountain Tea. it's said,
Kept him from being hung.
bad breath)
c. r. Renirol
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

At Renfro's Dras slore you vii
ind the best lne OF Valentines exc.
ihown in the capital city. Call ant
zee them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The Guthrie Carriage & Wagon
Works makes the most durable farm
wagons. carriages aud buseies. Repair
Ing and painting. Anderson q sTlnger
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The Patterson Furniture Co. the
leading lurnifure store Of Guthrie ASH
the persons who have trade at TIT
sore. They recommend Peterson Go
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Get the New state Map showing al
he iiew counties, county seats anc
congressional districts. On sale az
.illles Drug Store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Little globules of sunshine tha
lrive the clouds away. DeWitt's ii
lie Early Risers will scatter the gloon
II sick-hcadache and billiousness
hey do not gripe OF sicken. Recon-
headed and sold here by Q. h. Renfro
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Is that shirt ciean2 Whv not let
u take your laundry2 We will fix you
up in a jiny. Prices right. Star
Laundry company.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The chief requisite OF the grocery
tore is fresh goods At J. A. Ander
sons grocery your wants Will be
promptly filed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Royal Bus. Baggage & Cab, Co.
Phone No. /, and never miss your
train. Best equipped. always on time
thoroughly reliable. Doye Bros.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
AN ACTIVE POLITICIAN.


tBy AHsOclated Trt53|J
The Hon Goodlet Morgan. OF Pei
torsburg. Ind. who was chaifamn Of
the Indiana Republican state com
mitiee in the early 7O's. Is still active
IN POLITICS al the age Of ~.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The Blue Bell bar You can keep
vigorous and well by asking the
proprietor, Mic New. for the pure malt
whisEles. He has them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
HELP wANTED-FEMALg.

WANTED, AT ONCE-A woman as
housekeeper Apply 702 West Lo-
gan avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The hest livery teams and the best
aadd3e Eorses in the CITY. az Tail
mans livery and feed barn on corner
pI Division street aaa NQp|e avenue
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Victor Bar, New State Bar. Elks
Bar. the three best in Guthrie; the
peoples choice, Pure bottleS goods
or family use.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Partles wanting TO rent rents ca
ibtain them at Heilman's, III Souto
First street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
statesmen WANTED.

WANTED for Nens book,
practice in Justice Courts Of Okla
homa." For terms address The Lead
er, Guthrie. Okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

WAN rED-Men TO lean barber
trade We prepare you for posi-
tons $12 to $50 weekly. You can
practically earn your tuition. tools
and board before completing, short
time required positions or locations
waiting Write for free catalogue.
Moler Barber College, Kansas City,
Mo.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS


For state Treasurer
J. A. MENEFEE.
OF Carnegie.
For State Superintendent
S. N. BARRETT,
of Lawton.
Eor State superintendent
ROBERT L. kNlE
of Cordell, Okla.
For Secretary of State:--
WILLIAM CROSS,
OF Oklahoma CITY,
For State Audito-:-
AUGUSTUS E. WEY,
OF Stillwell.
For Supreme Judge:
HON. A. j. RlTTENHOUSE,
Cf Chandler, Okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The Guthrie WaH Paper & Pain
20 has all the 1907 wall paper d.
dgns. Get their prices on paints, oil
,nd yarnishes. Z, Oklahoma Ave.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

Sweating Sore. Aching, Damp feet. AT
all Druggists aud shoe Stores, 25c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-11

The BIB Lace Sale is to be contni
ID tomorrow az the Grand Leadel
CSC laees for Zoe: l0c and 15c lace
FOR sc; Be laces for &c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
FIRST LADY" ADOPTS
ROYAL COURT CUSTOM
AND SOCIETY FROWNS
Mrs. Roosevelt Introduces innovation
by Leaving Guests at Table, and
Washngton's Exclusive
Circles Are Agog

WASHINGTON, Dec. SIT appears
that the strict formality at the White
House at last weeks reception to the
diplomatic corps, which has caused so
much comment among the attaches of
the corps, was not the first instance of
that nature. Ladies who took luncheon
with Mrs. Roosevelt two weeks ago are
telling their personal friends in strict
confidence that the lady of the White
House tried the experiment of usurping
the prerogative of royalty in leaving the
luncheon table in advance of her guests.
AS the story Is told here, 1t Is the GUS
tom at European courts for royalty to
rise from the table and retire to the
drawing room. When royalty has got
comfortably seated In the most comfort
able rocking chairs the guests file in
and take such seats as are left. This,
the ladies say, is what happened at the
White House.
They say that Mrs. Roosevelt rose and
retired form the room, and that after
while they followed. They say also
that they don't believe the experiment
was a success, and that they think 1t
won't become a custom. No reason Is
given for this belief except because
All this has been told as secret, and
every one to whom it was told promised
not to tell, and made every one to whom
they told it promise not to tell. So only
O. few hundred Washingtonians had
heard it up to tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
RURAL PARCELS
POST IS URGED
DE eRAW MAKES REcoMMENDA-
TloN IN REPORT
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Declares Dead Letter Office Re-
turns 5,225,7e2 Missives
in Year

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S-A parcels post
delivery system for rural routes is fav-
ored by Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General P. ". DeGraw in his report to
the postmaster general
He says:
81 respectfully recommend that the de-
livery by rural carriers of mail matter to
communities remote from postoffices, as
now authorized by law, be supplemented
by parcel-post delivery at d special rate
of postage of cents for the first pound
or fraction thereof, and cents for each
additional pound or fraction thereof for
packages not exceeding in weight eleven
pounds mailed at the distributing post
office of any rural route for delivery to
patrons of such route, or of loop routes
connected Herewith. or at intermediate
postoffices supplied by such rural service; (;
or mailed on any rural route or at any
postoffice supplied thereby for delivery
on said route, or on any other route
served by the distributing postoffice of
such route or at any postoffice served
thereby, or for delivery at the distribut-
ing postoffice.
There are reasons why system of
parcel-post delivery should be extended
to communities served only by rural de-
livery. The conditions precedent to the
establishment of rural service require re-
moteness from other modes of communi-
cation. From the very nature of the
service it Is apparent that the people who
receive it's benefits have not access to the
convenient and cheap methods of trans
porting packages afforded to the residents
of cities by private corporations, which
do not undertake to deliver packages to
people living miles from railroad.
'It is gratifying to note that 1,512.465
more pieces of mail matter were restored
to owners through the dead letter office
than during the preceding year. The
number delivered, 5.225792, constitutes
about so per cent of Enclosures sent to the
division for disposal, exclusive of printed
documents, picture cards. and unimport-
ant articles of perishable character.
1.-THE statistics compiled for the year
show In detail the receipt of 13,005,2 255 let
ters and parcels, of which 1,011,36S con-
tanned articles of value other than cor
respondence Of this number, 1854, 1856
were posted in foreign countries, and 76,-
724 inclosed negotiable paper, money or
ders, etc., to an apparent value of 2,01S,-
one. SO. The currency found in letters re-
ceived amounted to $67, 7,715.69. an increase
of SO, ,5Oe 10 over the preceding year.
1.-The sale of unclaimed parcels by auc-
ton yielded revenue of $8,43636. This.
with $2O767.01, money removed from let
ters and found loose in the malls,
amounted to $29,203.37."