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The Delta independent., 1901-05-10
ANNOUNCEMENT. A

We wish to state. for our own benefit
ond for the benefit of our patrons. that
the undersigned will make all contracts,
and collect all money due this office.
We wish to further state that the under
signed is the only one in any way con
nected with the Delta INDEPENDENT.
G. Fl. MARTIN.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10
order cf Notice Thereo..


DISTRICT or COLORADO. ~:
On this 9th day.of May A. D., 1901, on reading
the foregoing petition, It's
Ordered by the Court, That a hearing be had
on the same on the 18th day Of June A. D., 1901
before George Stephan, referee in bankruptcy.
at his Office in The Town company block. In the
town Of Delta. in said di.,rict. at 800 O'Clock in
the afterboDn; and that notice thereof be pub
lished In the Delta fSDEPESDEsT newspaper
published In said district. and that nll known
creditors aud other persons in interest may
appear at the said time and place and show
cause, II any they have, why the prayer Of said
petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the court. that the
referee shall send by mail to all known creditors
copies Of said petition and this order. addressed
TO them ut their place Of residence rs stated.
Witness the Honorable MosEs HALL Err Judge
Of the said court and tho seal thereof. mt Pueblo.
in said District. ON the 9th day Of May. 1901.
(SeaD CHARLES W. BISHOP. Clerk,
BY GARDNER NJ GREENE. Deputy Clerk.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

The historic old city established by
Bieuville nearly two centuries ago has
seldom seen more occasion than that
which has just occurred. Mr.. Mckinley
is the first president who ever entered
New Orleans. though few ex-presidents
have visited it. The cordalityo Of it's vel
come to the nations chief executive was
especially marked.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10
s,oekn.,ser- Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the regular annu nj
meeting OF the stockholders Of the Delta County
Fair association Will be held at the court house
In Delta, Colorado. at 400 O'Clock y. m. on the
10Th day o! June. a. b. 1901. for the purpose o.
eleciing officers ana III. transaction uf such
other business as may come before the meeting.
J.F. SANDERS. President.
GEORGE STEPHAN. Secretary.
First publication May 10
Last publication June7.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10
Races mt Mane~s.

For this occasion rate OF ouefare for
the round trip will be made from Ouray.
Grand Junction and intermediate sta
tons. Selling dates May eighth and
ninth. Final limit May Thirteenth.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

Tho time is coming when the man or
woman who cannot read or write will
not be allowed to vote. This is as it
should be. In fact, We would go farther.
The individual who does not have any
con ception Of the constitution should
not be allowed to vote.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

PROGRAu
Following is the program at st. Luke's
Episcopal church May 10 and 16:
WEDNESDAY.
Baptism at 400 p. M.
ConHrmation at 500 p. m.
THURSDAY.
Communion at 1000 p. m.
Services lead by Bishop Leonard and
Rev. G. W. Lyon. All are cordially in
vitsd to attend.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

At the beet sugar factories are in
creasiug in the United States the cane
sugar Of Cuba as an independent state
would have to meet difficult form Of
competition.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

Another classic my tn has been explod-
ed. Croesus. hitherto supposed to be
wealthy. is figured up to have been
worth only 1000 900.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

The April decrease in the puplic debt
was q, ,397 ,653. Once more the interest
bearing dedt is below $1,000, GOO coo,
standing at $685. .35O. $3.50.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

A New York paper counts up 1928
milliouaires in the United States. The
speculaters who have recently been mil
lionairs in their mind are not included.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

The formal opening day OF the Pan
American exposition has been postponed
until May 20. This postponement
has been necissitated by the recent
storms which destroyed great deal of
the work already completed.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

Last month the United States sold
abroad s49. .0Oo. 900 more than it purchased
in foreign countries. which is neat little
balancd in our favor. averaging sl,577,-
600, for every day in March.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

1t is reported Gov. Orman has ap-
pointed ex-Gov Thomas, special counsel
to represent the state Of Colorado in the
Kansas suit for water from the Arkansas
river.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10
ONLY 0NE QUALITY lens THE BEST

Gentleman customer: 81 am quite
: positive do not require glasses, yet |
would like you to examine my eyes"
We did so. lie had astigmatism.
Right eye was dong nearly all the work.
He was taking the same chance that is
taken in not checking cold that might
lead to ption. Present neglect
means but greater eye troubles for your
old age. No chargef for examining eyes.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

Another weekly paper is to be started
in Glenwood Springs soon.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

Money TO loan ON Ranches and
Town property. Rest terms. No
delay. Call or address
A. X. KING.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10
Fer Sale.
Fer Sale.
Lot %, block 16, Delta. Address v.
this office.
Roots Rec Supplies.

A full line OF Roots bee supplies Just
received at the Delta Fruit 4 Produce
company. Sat
The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

Money to loan IT eight per ee.s
on real estate.
Baldwin 4 Fairlamb.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
TWO CENT
HARTIGAN CASE CONTINU Ed.
1t Goes over Until the fall Ter m
of Court.

Defense are LeeryA of a Trial They
Make Dilatory Motions aud ask for
Thirty days in which TO Plead New
Counsel Secured as Old ones Quit the
Case.
The Hartigan suit has been post
poned until the fall term OF court
This was done on Wednesday after
noon en- motion Of the defense. The
plaintiffs did not want it to go over
and they made all kinds of forts
to get it tried. Col. Arnett Of
Wheeling who Is one of the counsel
for Or. Hartigan was asked abo ut the
matter and he made the fol lowing
statement:
This suit was begun six months
ago but recently Mr.. Caldwell OF the
firm OF Caldwell and Caldwell OF
Wheeling and Mr.. John Bassell OF
Clarksburg who were counsel for DIR.
Raymond retired from the case and
their places were filled by Judge Berk-
shire of Morgantown aud W. s. Mere
dith Of Farmont."
"The declaration in the suit was
filed on April 18th. At the pres emit
termof court the declaration was amen
ded by placing on It is title which
had by a slight error been omitted.
On the grounds that this made the
DEFENSE asked for Thirty DAYS In which
TO plead and the Judge granted the
motion. 7
IAN effect Of this ruling is to make
the case go over until the next term
of court. We feel that it would have
been great deal to our client to have
had the case tried at this term but it
cannot be done. At the next term
It viii undoubtedly be tried
The jury was discharged With the
exception Of a panel OF twelve on
Wednesday afternoon. Only u few
unimportant cases are TO be heard
aud the present session will end In q
day or SO.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
ALUMNI DINNER THIS EVENING.
Event Begins at Six 0'cl0ek-H0n. NJ.
ID. Post will Deliver the Address
Military Hop Afterwards.

The Alumni dinner will be given
this evening in Commencement Hall,
beginning at o'clock. 1t will be
presided over by Judge M. II. Dent,
president of the Alumni Association.
A sufficient number Of chairs will be
removed from the center OF the hall
to afford room for the tables at which
over 200 will sit down. An elaborate
menu has been prepared and the din
ner bids fair TO be most heartily en-
joyed. Six five minute speeches will
be delivered at the conclusion of
which an alumni love feast will take
place The committee has decided TO
withhold the names of the speakers
and the subjects of their addresses
until this evening SO that everything
connected with the event may be in
formal.
A business meeting OF the Alumni
association will be held at four O'Clock
in Room 10, Martin hall.
At SIS commencement hall will be
throw open to the public when the
Alumni address. will be delivered by
Melville DAWSON Post, A. b. 81,
L. L. 3. 80 Of Wheeling At $3.50 y.
m. ia the biological laboratory, uni
versity hall, the military hop viii
begin. 1t viii be preceded by an
informal reception beginning at 8
o'clock Gunther's orchestra of Pitts
burg will furnish the music. The
hop will be the first held in the uni
versity after an interval OF three
years. Elaborate preparations have
been made for it and it bids fair to
besa brilliant event.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20

DEUsENBERRY.- Mr. George Deus
enberry an old and respected resi-
dent of near Jimtown died June l5.
Mr.. Deusenberry had been ailing
for several years by reason of sever
al or a complication of diseases He
was born March Is 1928. Conse-
quently was past the three score
and ten mark at time of his death.
He leaves widow and nine children
to mourn his loss namely, Henry E,
VIM. G., James NJ, d. Brock, Mary,
Geo. r., Larkin diseased, Rebecca
f., anu Anna b. OF these theersare
living in their native district. Three
are in Iowa and two are residents of
Pennsylvania He has % grand
children and one great grand child.
Interment in Bethel Cemetery Mon
day at y o clock.
he was survived by one brother,
Henry Of Morgantown and Mrs.
Rev. Sara Fife OF near Friendsyille,
Maryland.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Morgantown cement Paving 90

Cement Sidewalks, Curb Stones, Cop
ings and Steps, Cellar, Stable and Car
riage House Floors, Cellar Walls, plas-
tered with cement, guaranteed to stop
water. Concrete foundations for all
sorts Of machinery, houses and all sorts
of structures, Swimming Pools, Fish
Ponds, Basins. etc, guaranteed to hold
water cement work in any shape or
form; the best material will be used to
complete the work estimates cheerful
ly furnished on application.
Cement for sale at reasonable prices.
HESS & MCKEE,
Morgantown. w. Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
SIGMA CHI
Banquet at the Wallace House
Wednesday Night.


Local Chapter OF the Fraternity has a
Very Nice Time Toasts. Stories and
College Fun on Tap Delightful Re-
union Of the Old and Latter Day
Members.
Tho local chapter of Sigma Chi fra
ternity gave an enjoyable banquet at
the Wallace House on Wednesday
evening. Twenty-Five plates were
laid George Hogue had charge Of
the affair and he served the banquet
in very pleasing manner. The ia
bles were decorated with cut flowers
among which the white rose 0the fra
ternity flower was predominant.
1t was far into the morning when
the last yell was given and the las6
toast was heard. Beside those on the
program there were number of i'm
promptu speeches which were highly
enjoyed by the members. w. e..
Glasscock was very felicitous along
this line. J. H. McDermott. E. D..
Lewis and G. N. McWhorter made
impromptu talks that were well re-
ceived.
Justin M. Kunkle was toast master
and introduced the following speakers
with the subjects given below:
Nj. E. German 'srhe Eleven Dis
ciples, Ben f. Shuttlesworth Lat
ter Day Saints, R. E. Fast "W. Y.
o." Charles Derbyshire AFFILIATED
Members DR. F. L. fortnight 1.-THE
Sigs at Large L. A. Yeager "Mu
Mu in Athletics and Howard Swisher
Fraternity"
While the cigars were sending their
incense up at friendships shrine many
stories and incidents of college days
were related. The brethren who leave
the chapter at this time told the rest
farewell
The menu was as follows:
Consomme.
Caviar Sandwich
Olives Almonds
Soft shell crabs
Saratoga Chips
Chicken croQuetteS with green peas
Lobster Salad with MaYonnaise dress
ing.
Smoked Beef tongue.
Dill Pickles.
Roquefort cheese
Bents crackers
Strawberries.
Vanilla Ice Cream.
Cake Coffee
! Cigars Cigarettes.
John Shisler, G. n. McWhorter and
G. e. Derbyshire were the committee
on arrangements
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Magnificent Reception ut the Home OF
Director j. III. Stewart,

One of the most elegant receptions
ever given in Morgantown was that
given by Director and Mrs. j. H..
Stewart, to the Board of Regents last
evening. About l75 ladies and gen
tlemen crowded the parlors, porches
and halls. The rooms were elabor-
ately decorated with cut flowers and
delicious refreshments were served
from nine to eleven. The Director
and his accomplished wife know how
to entertain their guests on such oc-
casions. Many University professors
mingled with our representative citi-
zehs. The ladies of Morgantown
were never gowned more chaImingly
than last evening, The entire affair
was splendid success.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Yellowstone Park.

Extended tour, leisurely itinerary
with long stops In the Park. Private
coaches for exclusive use ON the drive.
Pullman sleeping and dining cars.
Established limit to number going
Escort Of the American Tourist AS
ISOLATION, Reau Campbell, General
Manager, 1929 Marquette Building.
Chicago. Colorado and Alaska tours
also.
TICKETS INCLUDE ALL EXPENSE
EVERYWHERE.
Train leaves Chicago via Chicago,
Milwaukee Il ST Paul BY, Tuesday,
July 9, l0.00p IN.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Notice to Patrons and Others

On and after June 18th, The
White Mountain Ice Cream Parlor
will run an ice cream wagon eyery
evening. Ice cream may be bought
from the wagon the same as at the
parlor, that is to say by the half
pint, pint, quart. or gallon. Parties
wishing ice cream for supper will
please telephone their order before
4 o'clock to No. 229 Bell telephone.
j. II. Hunt, manager.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
WlLES PRIZE CONTEST
Resulted in tie Between Will
ley and Nicely.

Four Young Orators strive for Mas.
tery-rhe Hundred Dollar Parse
Divided Between two of Them The
t'lee Club Made II Hit Details of the
Evening.
The Wiies prize contest the last IN
the series Of oratorical and literary
contests that have added SO 10 the
interest of Commencement week took
place Wednesday night in commence
ment Hall. To the large number Of
Morgantown and university people who
had ATTENDED those preceding were
added big proportion OF the influx
of visitors. Music and oratary To.
gether afforded them an ample enter
tainment.
The contests for the Wiles prize
were Thomas X Laing, Matthew NJ.
Nicely, Ghauneey ID. Wiley and Frank
p. Corhin all seniors, The Judges
decided a tie between Mr.. Nicely and
Mr., Wiley and Mr. Corbin the next
place.
The program was opened with a
musical selection LA Riposta, by
the w. Y. J. mandolin and guitar
club.
Mr. Iaing spoke first, his subject
was 'sThe Present and Future Of the
| Anglo Saxon. He traced the course
Of the Anglo-Saxon race in history, its
mission and its achievements. His
delivery was distinct and forcible,
showing careful training and not a
little latent talent.
The w. Y. T. mems glee club then
treated the audience to a song MAS.
SEES in de cold, cold Ground which
elected an encore.
Mr.. Neely's grafton, Republic or
Empire, was we'll ordered and we'll
delivered tribute to the glory and
stability Of the great American Re-
public and an eloquent plea for faith
full adherence to its time honored in
stitutfon.
Mr.. Wiley in voice OF rare and
mellow richness, portrayed the histo-
rical grandeur Of Nineteenth Cen
tury Americans when he cited as
types of what has been and what Is to
be. His peroration was exceptionally
fine, while the entire Grafton was pol
ished and eloquent
Mr.. Gorbin delivered a most feeling
description OF serhe Fall of the Dutch
Republic He protested against
what he characterized as injustice
and tyranny on the part OF Great
Britain and eulogized the hardihood
and heroism Of the Beers.
The orations all evidenced careful
preparation and were all well deliver
ed. The judges were Prof w. III.
johnson OF Granville, O., Rev. ]. d.
Sands, of Pittsburg, Pa, and Mr.. L..
III. Frasher, Of Uniontown, Pa.
While they were preparing their de.
cisions Misses Sadler, Gregg, Keener
and Brown rendered a quartet for two
pianos.
The Wiles prize in oratory consists
Of 800. It Is offered annually by
Mr.. J. w. Wiles OF Morgantown, an
alumnus Of the university, who thus
each year renews most fttingly his
allegiance TO his alma mater.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Saturday Afternoon Closing Move.
ment.

The Morgantown banks have entered
into the following agreement OF interest
to the the business public.
THE undersigned banks, Of Morgan
town, w. Va. hereby agree that on and
after Saturday July s, 1901 said banks
shall close at - O'Clock, noon OF each
Saturday during the months Of July and
August.
Signed by,
FARMERS q MERCHANTS Bank.
SECOND NATIONAL BANK.
BANK OF THE MoNoNGAHELA VALLEY
CITfzESs NATIONAL BANK.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
white Mountain Ice Cream parlors.

Soda water, fruits and confec-
tions, Ice cream soda and 10
cents according to size. Strawberry,
chocolate and vanilla ice cream and
lemon ice constantly on hand.
Any Of the above havors in ice
cream soda
We have the famous Backus CELL
ing fans to keep YOU cool. No ex-
ira charge for the breeze.
Wholesale ice cream speciality,
so cents per gallon up.
Give us "a call.
l25 Walnut street, opposite
Franklin Hotel.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20

Der OF F0IntS with Il. Il. Cole Sec
ond-W. u. Want Made Fine
Showing Large Crowd Present to
watch the affair.
The third annual field day events
held under the auspices of the Athletic
Association OF the University took
place Wednesday afternoon on the
athletic field previous TO the baseball
game. There were ten events, in
only one of which there were less than
three entries, and the participants
all made good showing.
The first event, running high
jump, was very closely contested, the
winner being Q. O. Cole, whose record
was 81. The second event, the pole
vault, was won by E. E. Cole, whose
record was 7;95. This, too, was
closely contested, Peck making an ex-
ceptionally good showing. The 40
yards high hurdle was won by Roscoe
Brown. with Want second. Brown
also won the next event, the running
broad jump, his record being 1875.
E. L. Cole won the runeing hop,
step and jump event, covering dis
lance of 1913 feet
Want, younger student, surprised
the crowd by winning the 100 yard
dash from McWhorter. He also won
the go yards low hurdle. Time, 80.
La the 6 ID. shot put event, Kenna
made a record Of 1872, which was the
best made. Roscoe Brown, in the
next event, threw the hammer ia
feet, which won it, The final event,
a go yard run, was won by Want.
Time, 20.
| Several hundred people witnessed
the events. The judges were Profs.
Hodges, Friend and Greene.
The events, entries and prizes were
as follows:
|. Running high jump. Prize, II.
S. Hayes medal. Entries: Brown,
Cole, e. T., Cole, O. o., Martin,
Want.
.. Pole Vault, Acme Book Store,
Medal Entries Peck, Brown, Cole,
e. L., Cole, o. o., Grassland Thorn
ton.
3. 10 Yards high hurdle. Prize,
A. A. Rogers. Entries: Brown.
Want, Cole, E. L., Cole. O. q.
4. Running broad jump. Prize,
Dawson & Co. Entries; Thornton,
Brown, Cole, E. L., Cole, .. o.
5. go Yards low hurdle. Prize,
Entries: Brown, Want, Cole.
s.; Running hop, step and jump.
Prize, G. W. John s. Co. Entries
Cole, e. L., Cole, O. O., Brown,
Thornton, Raymond.
I. 100 Yard dash. Geo. G. Hayes
& Co. Medal. Entries: McWhorter,
/ Want.
s. l6 Id Shot put Gabler prize.
Entries: Ice, Brown, Cole, Kenna.
8. Throwing Is ID hammer Gold
Medal. Entries: Brown, Kenna, Ice,
Cole.
TO- 300 Yard run. Hirschman
medal. Entries: Want, Cole, Brown.
The e. NJ Grant medal for the all
round athlete was awarded to Roscoe
Brown, and the |. G. White medal
for the second best all around athlete
to e. L. Cole.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
iIand Badly Mangled.

A. Mr.. Snider has been placed in
the Hartigan hospital to have his
hand treated. 1t was caught in a
circular saw near Laurel Point, at the
mill owned BY his father, and terribly
cut. How the accident occurred is
not known. 1t is hoped that The
member will not have to be taken off.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
For sale-Fine Residence.

For Sale-A new house with nine
rooms, slate roof, large cellar, water
and gas, the house is nicely finished
and has all modern improvements
For sale at 81 1000 cash. Inquire at
this Office for further particulars.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Wanted.

A snap for students duriag summer
months Three to five hundred dol
lars easily made before school COM
mences. For full particulars cali on
or address. CHAs. A. FOWLER,
Kingwood, w. Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Notice to Ice Consumers.

Having bought the ice owned
by w. w. Graham and J. c. Turf
ner we are prepared to deliver at
your door pure mountain ice a
IS cents per 100 lbs. Low rates to
large consumers.
BELL & Co.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
South Park.

Embraces the lands owned by the
Morgantown Bridge and Improve
ment Co.
Great inducements will be given to
those who invest now.
Ii you buy Of these people you will
have no trouble OF the sewer question.
Inquire OF j. w. WILES.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Episcopal Hall will be open all Sum

iUtTs
The Episcopal Hall will be open for
boarders all summer. New furniture
has been added and other improve
ments made for the comfort OF guests.
For rates cali upon or address Capt.
w. G Marshall.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-06-20
Boarders Wanted.

Table boarders at SO week DUR
ing the Summer at Mrs. M. L. Wat
sons. A few roomers can also be
taken.