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The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
e,o st.mo coIIeetlon,

A postage stamp collection has been
sold IN England :or Sl50.000. which 10
believed to be the largest philatelic
transaction on record. The collection
was that Of the European stamps OF
Mr.. Castle Of Brighton. vice presi.
dent of the London Philatelic Society.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
BID Yield Of Potatoes.

Last week we mentioned the fat.
that our potatoes from near Romeo. In
the Sunny San Luis Valley. were net
ting US $1,000 per acre. The more we
dig the better they yield. and we now
find that they will net us over $4,000
per acre. And this, too, on land that
never was cultivated before this year.
Let us write you all about our land.
Zeph. Chas. Felt, 102 Boston building.
Denver. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
Good Advice for Students.

A college professor. whose expert.
ence covers half century. says that
among students there is LESS shame
and fear of being in debt" than for
merly. Members of entering classes
had best begin their series of resolu-
tions with the declaration of principle:
An unnecessary debt is form of per-
sonal dishonor.-Youth's Companion
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
AZ to sIIohts.

Take no note of Sights and small
offenses. 1t is sorry day for majes.
ty when an eagle forgets his might.
ness and sets out to hunt flies and
takes revenge upon gnats which he
might soar away from and forget
amid the clouds.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
Some Eae,, on Edue,tlon,

Education" said the impassioned
orator. begins at home" That's
where you're off," said the calm spec.
tator. 1T begins in the kindergar-
ten. is continued in the boarding
school. football field. Paris. London
and Wall street, and ends in either
Sing Sing or Newport. Life.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

He-Doesn't 1t seem ridiculous, you
know. to call a thing that grows on
land a vegetable oyster? She-Not at
all; when you reflect upon the numer-
GUS Holsters that grow on land
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
A New Amusement.

A farmer says that cow can be
cured Of kicking by catching hold Of
her leg while in the act. Just SO;
and a bee can be cured Of stinging by
catching hold Of her sting while In
the act. Try them both: It's fun.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
n.A.,.h.ansxx.r,. 1Iiss.

German Orientalists now at work
in the ruins Of Babylon report that
Nebuchadnezzar's thing beats the
world. And of all his tiles we ven.
ture to say that he had neither plug
nor Panama.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
March Of proor.s. in China.

The Empress Dowager Of China in.
the palace at Pekin. Ten daughters
of princes will be the students. The
reason is that the Empress needs In
terpreters when entertaining the
wives Of foreign ministers.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
And Deserve to Have.

The people Of the United States
have in their possession onefourth
of all the gold there is In the world.
and about one-fourth of all the good
things in the world. also
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
United states Hay Crop.

The average hay crop Of the year
is placed by the Department OF As'
riculture at 1.45 tons per acre. Ore
gon shows up with the largest crop
and Pennsylvania with the smallest
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh Thst
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do Is tenfold TO the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney, Co,
Toledo. O., contains no mercury. and Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the biood Hno
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made In Toledo. ONO,
byE. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonialsfree. Sold
BY Druggists, price nc per bottle.
HAll's Family Pills are the best
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

ScaId head is an eczema of the scalp-very
severe sometimes, but it can be cured
Doan's Ointment, quick and permanent In
u resulta At any drug store 80 csnts.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

"I see that Emperor Wilhelm's crown
what Blowly's Panama hat cost"
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

The author wrote. "He could not be
forced from the battle field" but 1t
was printed. "He could not be forced
from the bottle nlled."
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

FITS rermanentiyCurcd. ronts CT nervousness aftss
frst day use Of Dr. kline'a Great Nerve Rsstossr.
Bend for FREE $500 trial pottle and trsatsse-
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
Two crowded cItIes.

whilst the average number Of per-
sons to q house II eight In London,
1t il thirty-four in Paris and ffty.
four In Berlin.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

IT saw you take some money out Of
one one 9th Of the ' delegates S s. at o Convention. ion
Yes" answered the cold-blooded politi-
clan. Its force of habit. l just voted
for myself"
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

O'Flaherty-Is your son working now
Pats Pat-Shure, an he's got IA Job In
tn powder mill. with the prospects tv
KettIn' q rise.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Eastern Man, at Georgetown-This is a
GOOD healthy country. isn't it? West
ern Man-Yes. it's healthy enough II you
don't put on too many airs.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

What do you mean by the 'embers of
the dying year," asked the poets wife.
''Why, November and December. Of
course. my dear.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Honesty. my son." said the million
aire. lis the best policy" Well; perhaps
pher but It strikes m me You have done
pretty we'll. nevertheless"
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

What a crowd of girls there was at
should call it,
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Guest-(to the hotel clerk)-The gas wa.
escaping in my room all night Clerk-tt,
book ok-keeper)-Charge 414 dollar for ex
ira gas.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

It's because Of their true merit that
head scent cigar.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
An lmmense eIshoprle

The Church OF England bishopric OF
the Mackenzie river covers 100000
square miles. That is Ave times the
size of the whole United Kingdom.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
Stops tho Cough and
Works on tho Gold
LAXATIVE Bromo Quinins Tablets. Prics 10

Reverend visitor-My friend. don't you
intend to live straight. respectabis Mfs
HousebreakereYes sir: I'm going to BE-
come a politician.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

1t 70 believed that no animals ever
traverse the region Immediately around
the north pole-not even polecats.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

No ono would ever bs bothered with con-
stipstion II every one knew how naturally
md quickly Burdock Blood Bittsfs rsgu-
| latas the stomach and bowela
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Bullhead scent cigar. II you hav
smoked one you know how good the
are. II you have not, try one.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Tom-That horse Of Mrs. De smythe's
seems to be very fond OF her. Jack
Naturally: she's an alfalfa widow.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Cures group. sore throat, pulmonary tfou-
bles.-Monarch over pain OF any sort DE-.
Thomas Eclectric OH
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Grandpa-Mnlie. why do you study
people make mistakes.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

NOT A FISH STORY.
Baxter's Bullhead cigar as as good &c
smoke as YOU can find.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Tor children teethng, softens gums reduces In
eaumaton, allays pain. cures wind collie. &c bots
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

''whenebber IA man gibs me whole lot
OBJ advice" said Uncle Eben. Il can't
valuable he'd be busy somewhaT else
countIn' money"
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

Friepd-The doctors don't seem to be
able to do anything at all for you. Dyn-
peptic--(gloomily)-No / guess l need
constitutional amendment.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

"MiId?" Well, i should say so-Bax-
ms you like: they won't hurt you.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

waiter. bring me a straw" "In a mo ;
ment. sir. Just now they are all in USE"
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

London Thsatsr Doors.
The nightly attendance at London
theaters averages $4,000 persons.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
Now Burn Petroleum.

Brick kilns are now hred with pc
troleum, 100 pounds Of oil being suf-
flcient to burn ton Of brick.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31

JUNE TINT BUTTER COLOR
makes top of the market butter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-28
Marconi's New Program.

The announcement that Marconi fully ex-
poets this season to establish regular sery-
Ice between Newfoundland and Cornwall
BY means of his wireless system of te-
legraphy excites no wonder or derision In
the face of what has been accomplished
during tho past few months IN long-dis-
tance signalling and message sending with
out metallic conductors. He is now on his
way to Cape Breton on an Italian warship,
assigned to that duty by King Victor
Emanuel and II the apparatus at his sta
lions on Signal Hill and at Poldhu Corn
wall. is in good order he may proceed at
once with his experiments. Since the par
ttal success Of his earlier trials at trans
Atlantic signalling Marconi has materially
changed his apparatus. Originally he erect
ed single wire on a mast high In the
air to send and receive the electric vibra-
lions which carried the signals Then he
raised great circle of poles carrying q
number of wires. But these blew down and
so that further developments were neces-
sary. The present land station consists OF
four towers 21j feet high standing at the
corners OF a square whose sides arc 210 feet
long. These towers are strongly braced
and anchored, and II is believed that they
are permanent. From their tops rim hort
sontal cables which support two hundred
copper cables composed each Of seven
strands an eighth OF an inch thick. These
composite wires converge toward the CEN
Ter OF the structure as they approach the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-28
Educating the Filipinos.
From the Boston Journal.

From the Boston Journal
1t is now a little more than a year since
there was witnessed what was, seriously
considered, one of the most impressive
spectacles of modern civilization, the de-
parture of 800 or more young American men
and women, graduates of American COL
leges and teachers in American schools, for
the Philippines, to inaugurate on a large
scale the work of educating the Filipinos.
The system had to be established de novo
by DIR. Atkinson. the general superintendent
of public instruction in the islands, and his
assistants. The American teachers spend
four hours a day teaching the native chill
dren, and give one hour of instruction daily
to the native teachers. They also instruct
night schools, in which governors of prov
inces presidents of towns and all classes
are found enrolled. The efforts of the de-
partment have been chiefly devoted to pri-
mary schools but one grammar or high
school has begun it's work at Manila and
others are planned in various provincial
capitals. There is to be some manual train
ing in every school, and agricultural schools
also are planned 1t is of course too soon
to report in detail upon results. But al
though the benefits and the characteristics
of a free public school system are as vet
is a gratifying increase in the enrolment,
and Dr. Atkinson finds the Filipino children
unquestionably quicker at the ''uptake" as
the Scotch would say, than American chill
dren. which is attributable in part to their
maturing so much earlier. Altogether the
system has a good start, and considering
the brief time since it's establishment has
already accomplished great deal for popu-
lar enlightenment
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earth and at the roof of the main station
they enter a square board and are carried
as single cable thence to the apparatus.
The newly arranged system will not only
have greater mechanical strength but will
be far more sensitive than the previous
arrangements Of wires. 1t is expected that
the multiplication of copper strands villa
afford a surface permitting the positive
recording of sustained messages. Since the
signal transmission of a single letter be-
tween Signal Hill and Cornwall Marcom
has sent messages from shipboard first
over distance of 1,551 miles and later
over 1000 miles, the latter being greater
than the distance between Signal Hill and
Poldhu With the greater sensitiveness and
power of the land station, it is-believed.
better results will now be achieved than on
these two occasions. The advance in the
methods of collecting the waves has been
accompanied by improvements in the send
ing and recording apparatus and the cele-
brated coherer, the instrument which forms
the connecting link between the mysterious
influences in the atmosphere and the OPP
orator. 1t Is not surprising. therefore, that
the inventor and his friends are confident
that in few days he will be able to
announce that the great problem of trans
oceanic communication without wires has
declaration, possibly to be followed by great
changes in existing methods of transmitting
intelligence across long distances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-28
& Death Dealing Entertainment"

Several years ago an occasional feature of
variety and vaudeville shows was the exili-
bition of crack craftsmanship which Gull
NINA ted In modern version of the tradi
t;onal feat of William Tell. Once in while
the public would be Mortified by the an
nouncement of a resulting tragedy. The
victim was almost invariably the paid as
sistant of the marksman, who took his
daily and nightly risk as part of his busi-
ness. After several of these cases had oc-
CURED public Indignation was aroused and
very general demand arose that these
dangerous exhibitions be stopped. In con-
sequence the apple-shooting feature of these
shows was very generally dropped and eX-
pert craftsmanship was confined In the
main to target displays and other difficult
variations Now another victim is added
to the list. volunteer apple holder was
shot in the forehead up in New York state
and died from the wound. This should be
the last case of it's kind. Laws should be
enacted forbidding all exhibitions which en-
danger the lives Of spectators or helpers,
especially all shooting turns" Of this char
acter. The public seems to like best those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-28
Imperialism.

Imperialism had a small inning last night.
Adlal Stevenson in New York and 1sador
Rayner in Baltimore raised their voices
against the presence of Uncle Sam in the
Philippines and urged withdrawal.
Mr.. Stevenson put the case in this way:
THE past cannot be undone. and we must
recognize existing conditions. The future
purpose of our government toward these
islands should be at once declared. There
should be no further vacilation of the party
in power. AS soon as practicable. consist
4. ent with the maintenance of order. our
troops should be withdrawn from these
Islands and their people left to the protec
ton of a government to be fashioned by
their own hands,
CAS- soon as practicable, consistent with
the maintenance of order" is very indef-
mite. If we may believe people who have
visited the archipelago and investigated
matters. Uncle Sans departure could not
take place on these terms during the pres
ent century. But when he goes he should
sever all connection with the islands. and
leave the people Ito the protection of d gov
eminent to be fashioned by their own
hands, This, it will be observed, differs
from the suggestion of Mr. Bryan, who
would have Uncle Sam stand by with an
eloquent proclamation and Gordon of bat
tie ships and prevent all interference with
the FiliDnos from the outside. OF the two
suggestions Mr.. Stevenson's is the better.
Mr.. Rayner's remarks were pitched IN the
resounding key of the stump. He sailed
into the administration and made it re-
sponsible for piracy, polygamy, robbery
and murder" A pretty stiff indictment for
a man to bring against his own people.
But the campaign in Maryland shows
apathy, and strong language may wake the
voters up. Never pull down the flag?" re-
peated Mr.. Rayner. Il say pull it down in
honor wherever 1t is raised IN dtshonor.
This was to charge that the flag in the
Philippines was raised in dishonor, and
that our soldiers have fought and many of
them have died there in shame. Do the
good people of Maryland agree to this? Is
it their opinion that William Mckinley and
his advisers so grievously erred IN taking
over the Philippine Islands?
The difficulty with this issue of imperial
ism is well illustrated by these two men.
The one advises scuttle, but in such terms
that Uncle Sam might trump up an excuse
IL he were found on the scene a hundred
years from now. The other INDUCES in
such abuse of his countrymen that if he is
to be taken seriously he is to be pitied, or
if not seriously then only to be laughed at.
The list of men in the United States who
believe that their country has been dis
graCed abroad and injured at home by the
policy that has been pursued in the Phil
ippines cannot be long. and so far as
known it is not illustrious for everyday po-
litiCal influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-28
Tammany in Congress.
w York Tribune saws

1.-THE metropolis of both the Americas
ought to send a delegation to the House
of Representatives in Washington worthy
of the fame and Importance of this capital.
But the Tammany machine in some OF the
Congress districts has put in the field cam
didates who could by no possibility exert
any influence for the promotion IN Con-
gress of the legitimate interests of New
York.
rs this famous center of civilization to
be shamed and blackened by the election of
one of the chiefs of the notorious Gambling
combne?"
The Tribune's sensitiveness on this sub
ject is thoroughly justified Many people
have wondered at some of the selections
that Tammany makes in the matter of New
York citys representation in the National
House. 1t now and then sends to Washing
ton some queer fish. And yet, when one
comes to think about it, why not? What
Is Tammany that better things should be
expected of It? And what shall be said of
the metropolis of both the Americas" that
permits it's affairs to be dominated by such
an organization? Politically, ''the metrcpo-
lis of both the Americas" is, as rule rated
as Tammany's town, and Tammany, in put
ting it's favorte sons forward for national,
as well as local office, simply obeys
natural law.
Take the case of the Hon. William S.
Devery. He had for years been engaged in
helping other men to leadership and to
high office until at last, while out of job,
bright and ambitious thought struck him.
1t occurred to him that he himself pos
sessed the elements of leadership, and that
he had claims upon his district. He urged
them, and there was Immediately protest.
Men whom he had been serving faithfully
and very effectively shook their heads and
declared that he must remain in the back
ground They were willing for Linn to be
as noisy and INSCRIPTIONS as he pleased in
their behalf but he must not think of en-
joying the usufruct of his talents himself.
Mr.. Devery snapped his fingers in the face
of such hypocrisy, continued his campaign,
and has a seat now with the mighty. If
Tammany is restored to power next year
Mr.. Devery will probably be restored to his
place as head of the New York police,
Otherwise, he may offer for Congress, and
then who is to say him nay?
What the Tribune says is true. The fore
most of our cities, with her great and
varied interests, and her men of great ca
pacities should be represented in Congress
by the pick of her population. But this
may not reasonably be looked for while
such an organization as Tammany IS the
master of her political fortunes. The
laborer Is worthy of his hire. The miller
will have his toll. While Tammany con-
tinues to control the majority of New
York's Congress districts, it may be expect
ed to parcel them out to suit itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-28

exhibition which involve a certain degree
Of risk for the performers Tight-ropa ex-
hibitions become the more thrilling as they
grow dangerous. The slide for life down
a rope from gallery to stage Is the more en-
joyable to the average spectator because
of the possibility of a slip and an accident
which may injure the people below es we'll
as the performer. 1t Is difficult to analyze
the sentiments of those who prefer to wit
ness these shooting matches with human
beings as target holders. They surely do
not want to see blood shed. If an accident
occurs they Shrek out in horror Yet If
the apple were placed on the head Of a
wooden dummy they would scott at the ex-
hibition. however. accurate the shooting.
1t is far better to solve this problem at one
stroke by forbidding such foolishly dam
gerous displays and thus depriving the pub
lie of a form of entertainment which at
best Is morbid and demoralizing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-28
The Chesapeake Junction Cases.

1t is sincerely to be hoped that no OBJ
stacle will prevent the prompt return from
the District to the Maryland authorities of
the men now under indictment in Prince
George county for various offenses con-
neCted with the maintenance of the dis
reputable and lawless resorts at Chesa-
peake Junction. From time to time during
the past few seasons the people of Wash
ington have had occasion to complain of
this community, located just beyond the
reach Of the local officers of the law. The
victims of the sharpers and others CON-
Quoting demOralizing enterprises there have
been mainly drawn from the capital, and
the passengers to Chesapeake Beach from
this city have been seriously annoyed by
the rough classes frequenting the Junction.
The Maryland officials have now responded
IN good faith and with energy to the sug-
gestions of the District Commissioners and
the District people generally for action
against the evil doors, and now that the
indictments have been drawn against GER
tain notorious offenders it would be depior-
able IT, through a technicality, they were
enabled to escape trial and punishment,
especially If they find safe refuge here In
the community which stands virtually as
their accuser.
If upon a hearing of the law when the
acquisitions. which are due now, arrive and
are made the subject of court proceedings,
1t be found that the District can not extra
dite fugtives from neighboring state who
are charged only with misdemeanors, 1t will
be plainly necessary to secure the en-
actnent Of some form of statute which will
prevent such spectacles in the future. The
nearness of the state boundaries to the city
of Washington renders the capital helpless
when law-breaking occurs on the borders
unless the authorities of the states are
active and are aided in turn by our own
laws. 1t would be intolerable for the laws
of the District to shield the very offenders
against whom the whole machinery of the
local courts would be put in immediate
action if their evil practices were commit
ted few feet nearer the Capitol building.