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The Washington times., 1902-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs Reginald de Koven enter
tanned at a breakfast yesterday. 1t was
their initial entertainment. Mrs. de
Koyen having been in poor health since
she took up her residence in Washington
for the winter The guests were VI. Cam
hon the French Ambassador; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest ThomL SON Seton. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chatfield Taylor, Mrs. Perrin. and Mr..
RIano Charge d'Affaires of Spain
The Charge d'Affaires of Peru and
Nine Pezet. entertained at dinner last
night, complimentary to the Minister from
Argentina and Nine. Perou. The twelve
guests were all selected from the proml-
nent members of South American society
in the Capital. and the menu was made
IN entirely OF Peruvian foods and wines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney entertained dln-
ner company on Saturday evening, when
their guests included the German Am
bassador the French Ambassador, DR..
Isaac Khan. the Minister from Persia /;
Mr. and Mrs. Crackanthorpe, of the Brit
ish Embassy, Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Andcr-
SON Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Legare, Miss
Roosevelt Scovei, Miss RObeson, Miss
Wetmore. Miss Courtland Palmer. of New
York the Misses Barney. Count Won Ar
MIN Mr.. Robert Adams, Mr.. Jesse Brown,
and Mr.. Van Ness Philips.
The Washington times., 1902-01-13

White-robed Charity will reign with
Queen Fashion tonight.
The annual ball for the benefit of the
ChiIdren's Hospital will be the supreme.
and about the only. formal entertainment
Of the evening. 1t will, as usual, at
tract the men, women, and maids of So
cisty to the :, S,'-ecms at the New VIII
lard Hotel
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will
it is hoped, appear at the ball.
There will be two bands in attendance,
and both the pink and green bathrooms
will be used, one fer dancing and the
other for promenading: splendid sup
per will be served in the state dining
room of the hotel, The Marine Band and
the band from the Washington Barracks
will furnish the music.
Guests will be received by Mrs. A. E.
Bates, wife OF the Paymaster of the Army;
by Mrs C. H. Davis, and the patronesses,
who include the usual leaders of Washing
ton society, official, diplomatic. and resi-
dent.
A dinner will be given by Postmas ster
General and Mrs. Smith tonight at the
Arlington, complimentary to the Cabinet
members with whom Mr.. Smith has
served President and Mrs. Roosevelt
will attend the dinner, and may so with
the rest of the dinner party to the Charity
Ball at the New Willard. Miss Roosevelt
will attend the ball. The ladies of the
Cabinet. who are in society will attend
also Lady Pauncefote, Mrs. Miles, Mrs.
Cowles, Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnson, Mrs.
Henry May. Mrs. J. B. Henderson, Mrs.
Thomas Nelson Page, Mrs. Wadsworth,
Miss Patten, and number of other social
leaders will lend their aid to the affair.
Other events of the week will be the
Presidents dinner to the Supreme Court.
and Miss Paulding's reception in honor
of Senator and Mrs. DeDew, both on
Tuesday. From their experience last
week the Cabinet women have come TO
the conclusion that weekly reception
day at home for them is not necessary.
The public attendance was so small as to
indicate lack of interest in these per-
functory affairs.
The Washington times., 1902-01-13

Joy spends his time in
denials. Not self-de-
malls, but Barthoidt
deniais. Here's the
latest that comes to
me. 1 don't vouch for
1t. To the best of my
knowledge and belief.
It's a Maurice Barry
more story; but let
that go. Maybe Mr..
Barrymore got it from
Mr.. Bartholdt. Maybe
Mr.. Bartholdt got it
from Mr.. Barrymore.
No matter.
Joy" says Bar
tholdt. had prepared
a speech. He told me
all about it. 1t was
on the Nicaragua Ca
nal bill 1t must have
been the most fearful
and wonderful thing
ever put into words.
Joy said it was great.
He wanted me to have
all my friends in the
The Washington times., 1902-01-13
Four-Ycar-O,d Boys Can't Read.

Charles Frederick Joy St. Louis. Re-
publican Congressman. Yale man. Good
liver. Good story-teller. Medium as to
build. Silvery sidewhiskers Ditto mus
tache. Getting a bit whitish on the top
OF his frontispieee. One of the few-to be
precise. one of the two-G. o. p men in
the delegation. The other is Richard
Bartholdt. Mr.. Bartholdt can't be Presi-
dent. Mr.. Joy has a chance with the rest
of us. Mr.. Bartholdt was born in the Fa-
therland; Mr.. Joy in Morgan County. Ill.
Mr. Bartholdt and Mr. Joy run together.
Mr.. Bartholdt tells tales on Mr.. Joy Mr..
The Washington times., 1902-01-13

it's Thank you very kindly from tho
gentleman, and bow and smile from his
lady.
lone minute says. and. you know.
we're not paid by the Government Tho
old gentleman looks mighty cross The
lady snaps. How much?' asks the old
gentleman Well. l see / couldn't make
any touchdown. SO put it in mighty mild.
! "A dollar-fifty, l says, and the old gen.
tleman opens his purse like it was the
pocket of his hearts blood. Then the lady
speaks up: Paw. she says. IL he's going
to charge you all that money, take out
what he ct for lunch +"
The Washington times., 1902-01-13

The ladies of the Congressional fami
lies who are spending the winter at tht
Dewey will not be at home tomorrow, bu
will receive their friends the following
Tuesday. January q.
The Washington times., 1902-01-13

One of the leading society events of the
month will be the matinee in aid of the
Garfield Memorial Hospital by E. s. Will
lard. on Wednesday afternoon. January
2J, at the National Theatre, given under
the auspices of the board OF lady man
ayers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
The Great Celebration at
Roanoke Island.
: Continued from Page Nine.)

on the rostrum, for the interest he has
ever manifested in this proposed exposi-
ton, referring to the fact that Mr.. Nc
Nance was not to the manner born, but
was a native of the Empire State. The
General was faultlessly attired in frock
suit of grey, his polka-dot vest fitting
his well-rounded form to perfection
while an added charm he wore in the
lapel of his coat, native island myrtle.
The speech of Prof. Charles G. Evans,
of Manteo, presenting Hon. John FL.
Small, was a model one. 1 regret I cam
not produce it here. My notes of 1t have
taken wings and l offer this reference as
my apology to the bright young man and
most interesting speaker. Mr.. Small,
popular everywhere, is none the less SO
here, as was shown when he arose TO
speak.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27

fcient depth and capacity for our coast
wise shipping as far north as Baltimore.
The commerce of Philadelphia and New
York are interested in making free and
capacious waterways connecting Chesa-
peake Bay with Delaware river and
Delaware river with the Raritan river,
either by the construction of new canals
or by the purchase or the enlargement
of existing routes. Boston is clarn0rihg
for canal across the narrow promoh=
tory of Cape Cod and these interests
united Will be ihyineibie and success will
follow.
You must not charge me with egotisi1
or undue personal pride in urging this
great project Upon your attention. 1t Is
not an original proposition. washing
ton, himself with engineering skill and
prophetic vision advocated the conStruc-
ton of Dismal Swamp Canal. Marshall
Parks wrote and dreamed Of this great
project in its entirety. ! have only the
pride of a North Carolinan and Of one
who is at present one of the trusted
representatives of this great sound sec
ton. The entire State delegation, both
in the House and Senate. are united.
Hold up their hands and let us show to
the world that we know what we want
and that We expect to knock at the
doors of Congress until sectional dis
elimination shall be obliterated and sue
cess shall be ours.
Gentlemen, If you expected an elabo-
rate historical review of this great sound
section, you have been disappointed. i
hope at some future time to do myself
the pleasure and honor Of producing an
historical essay which shall be more
ereditable and certainly more complete.
l could not resist the temptation to
present to you the opportunities of the
living for a great commercial highway.
The last address at the morning ses-
sion was that Of Justice Walter Clark.
He was presented by the Rev. Chas. r.
Taylor of Wauchese, in a most fitting
manner. He referred to the historic i'm
port of this gathering and held that
Justice Clark had ingratiated himself to
this people for his untiring efforts in
patriotic endeavor When he named Mr..
Clark there went up a shout of applause
that was not equalled in the conference
save when this much traduced, gloriously
indicated and much loved man arose TO
begin his address, which is as follows
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
ROANOKE COLLEGE Z,

Courses for Degrees; also Commercial
Course. German, French and Spanish
taught Able Faculty Library, $4,000
volumes; working laboratory; good
moral influences; six churches; no bar
rooms. Healthful mountain location.
Very moderate expenses. Aid scholar
ships. 50th year begins Sept. IL.
Catalogue, with views, free. Address
JULIUS d. DREHER, Pr esident.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
st. Joseph s Academy,

Emmitsburg, Md, conducted by the
Sisters of Charity. Beautifully situateG
among the Blue Ridge Mountains. Clas-
steal scientific courses. Specially or.
ganized Department of Music and Art.
Well equipped Library and laboratory
and cooling .cfovI. steam heat I'D
electric fight. Letters of inquiry d.
rected to the
=, MOTHER SUPERIOR.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27

WANTED-FOR u S: ARMY, ABLE
bodied, unmarried men, between ages
of q and 80, citizens of United States.
of good character and temperate hab-
it's, who can speak, read and write
English. For information, apply to
Recruiting Officer, First National Bank
Building, Charlotte, N. c.; Southern
Loan and Trust Building, Greensboro.
N. c.; or 40 Patton ave-, Asheville.
N. G,
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
Hs.eGr... N.r.ery sssek.

We have for sale the following all
homo grown in appIes-Jonathan.
Grimes Golden, York lmpsrial. Wine
Sap. Missouri Pippin, Gano. Ben Davis
and twenty other varieties.
All kinds Of small fruite, grapes and
currants. rubarb. horseradish and
asparagus.
In shrubbery 4 choice collection Of
hardy ever blooming roses, strictly homo
grown, purple and white lilacs. large
Japanese SNOWFALL. everblooming climb
ing houeysuckle. sweet scented shrubs.
syringa, fne assortment OF carnations.
Rea.s mammoth ounce. japanese
persimmon, soft shell almonds. English
walnuts and Irish Juniper, the most
beautiful Of all the evergreens.
In shade trees the North Carolina
Poplar, Black Locuet. American Elm.
White Ash and soft and sugar maple.
A fine assortment Of cSrnstiona
A few Shropshire Dsmson plums.
NoRrH DELTA NuRsERY Co.
A. W. CARR, Manager.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
a..a new. 81 e...s..n I......

0O0d News 81 9no0fson 1aDDSa.
The report which comes from Wash
ipgton. to the effect that Mr.. Newell
will report iavorsbIy on seven localities
fer irrigation works, two Of which are
in Colorado, one Of these being the
Gunpison tunnel, 10 the fret inforna-
tion resolved hero that savoss Of busi-
pess. This will indeed be . move to
ciinch matters and - there gro nine
millions OF dollars IN the fund for tho
building OF the works, Mr.. Newell will
advise that the work be commenced 10
the early spring. This begins to look
like business. OF course 1t 10 hinfed in
the dispatches that the secretary OF the
interior will choose from among these
seven and msy cut out SOM. but it is
fact that the Gupnison tunnel enter
prise is further advanced and presents
a more certain assurance Of success
than any other scheme mentioned. In
this valley the land is ready for the
water. The water is needed. There 10
DO SUR rs land not nov in use, but
having water already above it. The
tunnel once constructed will be a last
ing affair and stand for all time. with
no danger Of foods. vsshouts or neces-
sity for extensive rerairs, wh !, the land
to be watsred il tho richest in the
world.-Montrose Enterprise.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Attention is called to the new adver
tisement OF Clemings. the iewe'er and
optician. on the first page OF this issue.
Mr.. Clemings has an immense stock OF
the finest goods for Christmas pressnts
ordered and now coming in which he
will be pieased to show to all. He will
take your orders now and engrave them
and lay them away until wanted. Mr..
Clemings is graduate optician. fine
workman and will be pleased to test
your eyes for glasses at any time. Look
over his new stock.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
senOol. NOTES.


Mrs. Browne has taken charge Of the
nisth grade rhetoric class.
Otis Wules has entered the high
school. He 10 taking the ninth grade
course.
The Thursday morning opening exer-
cises are now devoted to ths sinS'og OF
natioual airs.
The Excelsior's rendered an Instructive
and entertaining program on .'Scotlaod
last Friday. County Superintendent,
Miss Royce was present and spoke en-
couragingly to the society.
The English Literature class have
finished M acbs,h" and are now reading
Millions "L'Allsgro" and"il Penssroso.
Reports for the past two months
work we're issued last week.
A gold medal to be awarded at the
close Of the school year was exhibited
in the high school room last Friday.
The terms Of the contest include de-
pertinent, punctuality. attendance,
neatness, class standing. etc.
The high school foot ball team will
play the Montrose team at the FUR
grounds tomorrow afternoon.
The physics class are doing some in-
teresting work in dynsm'cs.
The new books purchased with the
receipts Of the basket social given by
the Excslsior's last spring have at last
arrived.
The Eros and Excelsior Litersy
socities will give joint program Wed
uesd4y afternoon. November ~. Visi-
tors welcome. Those interested in
school work are especially invited.
The high school welcome their old
friend and school mate. Robert White
Law home.
Orrin Anderson entertained q num-
Der Of Young people at his home on
Garnet mesa last Friday evening. The
earlier part OF the evening was spent iu
games and at the first iull in the perri-
ment dainty refreshments were carved.
The latter half OF tho evening was de-
voted to music. rendered by the several
musically inclined young ladies prsseut.
A most enjoyable evening vas spent
and at late hour the guests departed
prououncipg Orrin and bis mother
charming entertainers.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

One OF tbs new ranchmen OF the
county relates a. his first years expert
ence 10 Delta county that in the spring
he put in ITO pounds of Early Rose
potatoes for the use OF his own family
and that OF neiRhbors family and after
using all they wanted during the season
be dug 100 lbs. Of what vas left. How
is that for good showing for = potato
crop.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

A missionary conference vill be held
in the Delta Baptist church uext We'd
rssdsy night and all day Thursday.
Three well known workers in the mis-
sionary field from Denver, Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Goodrich and Nrs. Bush. Aiss
Rose ]. Clark. uov holding meetings in
Hotchkiss, and representation fron oil
the churches 10 the Gunnisou valley
Baptist association are expected 70 -
present.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

George Stephan and Lyman I. Henry
as attorneys for the Colorado Telephone
company. went to Paonia last Friday to
present to the town council an applica-
tioh for franchise Tor the Telephone
company which was granted by the
council. Tho company will proceed at
once to install an exchange at Paonia
and build fret class copper toll line
from Delta TO Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
A fA..k.s,vi.s Da..ss.

Heavy eating 10 usually the caues os
indigestion. Repeated attacks in1ams
the mucous msmbranes lining ths stom-
ach, exposes the nerves Of the stsm-
sch. producing swelling after eating.
heartburn. headache, sour Fisings and
finally catarrh Of the stomach Kodoa
relieves the Inflammation. protects the
nssses ssd cures ths catssrh. Kodos
cures indigestion. dyspsPsis. oil stom'
ing the glands Of the stomach. W. @.
Cook.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Robert Whitelaw returned the frat
Of the week from Grand Junction where
he was sent to have bic leg amputated.
lie 10 now able TO get around on
crutshes. but 10 still far from being a
veil bov.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Tom Mostyn will feed besf steers
again this winter at the Zauinnetti
ranch on upper Surface Creek mesa.
The cattle fed at this place we're the
top notchers on the Denver market this
spring and it is the expectation this
winter to do better than last.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
c.-.A e rss.s As.ss - Ss.s.

Cares - Pasee Assee -
Mr.. G. Hansy, Of Geneva. Ohio. Aea
the piles Tor forty yeafs. Doctoss -
dollars could do hin NO lsseing I'D.
DeWitt's Witch Hsssl 0slve cured hin
permanently. Invaluable Tor eutaL
burns, bruises. sprains. lsossatiosS. &C.
sema, tetter, salt rheum. and ah seAs1
skin diseases. Look for the name DE-
Witt on tho psckags-all ethees ers
cheap, worthless countssfeits- ". q.
Cook.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

], O. Row bothan, of the Camp Bird
mine. came down fiom Ouray the first
OF tho week and vent up to his fruit
ranch above Cedsrsdge for an extended
stAy.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The machinery Tor the electric light
plant has begun to arrive. one carload
now being in the Delta yards. one wait
ing for transfer at Salida aud one come
where in the courte OF transit. The
boiler and engine foundations are being
placed into position.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The Town Company sold ten lots in
Delta last Tuesday. on all OF which
houses will be built ~ soon as possible
to do il.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Tho figures opposite the subecsibses
name, ss printed With the address by
the mailing nachine. indicates the date
to which the subscripsien 10 paid. Lock
at this date frequeDtly. II the proper
change 10 not made im0sdiatsly after
you have made . payment drop % .
postal, calling attention to the iact.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Mrs. John Hilman and Mrs. Lee, OF
Grand Junction. went up to Hotchkiss
Friday for a visit with friends, returning
Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

VIM. T. Brewer recently bought two
lots in Delta and intends to build
homo this fall.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

A general invitation is extended to all
to attend the Women's Missionary con-
tsresce to be hold in the Baptist church
sext Wednesday night and all da,
Thursday.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Coal from the upper North Fork
banks will soon 90 on the market.
Whether 1t will be a better article than
the local banks furnish, or no. or
whether it will be As cheap or cheaper
the deponent sayeth not.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The Womens Club will meet week
from next Monday evening with Aiss
Bella Shoup. The PTiseesss BY Tsn-
nyson will bs the subject Of considsss.
ton.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The people OF Pearl. a new mining
camp over in Routt county, held big
joilidcation ono day last week. This
opening OF barber shop was the
occasion.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

J. H. Carson. who recently ceme from
Knoxville, Tennessee, to Delta, to make
bis homo. has purchased lots. on tAe
Garnet nesa and will soon build fine
reeidenca.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
asarsl.nx. sns True.

1T every one knew what q grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life Pills is,'
writes d. S. Turner, Dempseytown. Pa"
you'd cell all you have in day. Two
weeks use has made new man OF me-.
Iufallible for constipation. stomach and
liver troubles. 25c at Cooks drugstore.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The at,endapec in the Baptist Sun
day school last Sunday reached l13-
high water mark.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

E. J. Mathews. of Paonis. was in town
the first OF the week from the outside
world.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The board OF trustees at an adjourned
meeting held Tuesday evening. took
th,. Initiative stsps toward putting in
sewer in the alley between Main and
Meeker streets from Second to Eighth.
A petition for the same signed by con-
siderably over half OF tho lot owners
abuttiag on the line has been before
the board for some time.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

There was quito fight aud cutting
scrspe at the dsso saloon on California
mesa last Saturday night. The matter
wss hushed up. ~ NO great bodily harm
was done.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Al Gould. OF Oisthe, returned from
Alaska the first OF the month and looks
well aud hearty after his trip to the
frozen iande.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Monograms are beginning to be the
Tad on everything, even on the girls
shirtwaists and gloves.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

H. Haliock. OF Hoopstown. Illinois,
was su arrival last Saturday and Will
visit his daughter. Mrs. F. Bond.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Tom and Dave Fowies have taken
the contract TO build up the dam OF the
Garnet reservoir.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Are. 8. B. Houts recently purchased
q LOT adjoining her present residence on
the Garnet mesa.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Tho bulk OF the immigration into
Delta county just now seems to be
bound Tor Paouia or Ccduredge.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
L.s,s n rAssseea.

By sending l3 miles WIN. Spirey, OF
Walton Furnace. W.. got boz OF
Bucklen'a Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured horrible fever sore on his leg.
Nothing else could. Positively cuees
bruises, fslons, ulcers. eruptions, boils,
burns. corns and piles. Only 36c.
Guaranteed BY W. @. Cook. Druggist.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The result OF the official canvass OF
tho vote cast at the recent election Will
be found in another column.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

VIM. Deter was granted q permit at
the meeting OF the trustees Tuesday
evening to erect barn in the rear OF
his purchase in south town.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

II. H. Wolbert recently bought six
lots on the Garnet mesa and intends to
build on them as soon as possible.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

A. NJ. Carpenter. OF Eckert. returned
last week from business trip to
Denver.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

One huudred and fifty lots have been
sold in the town OF Paonia in the last
twenty two days.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Henry Duling and Mr.. Stowsll are
building residence on east Third street
Tho framework OF which is up.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Rev. Joseph Castor. OF Lake City,
vas 40 arrival Tuesday and is a guest
at the home OF Rev. H j. Frothingham
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Money to loan on good real estute q
curity at . per cent. r. N. DlcxERsoS
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
Aa..r.,.sa l.sssr l,.s.

Letters remsinipg uncxlled for il
Delta postoehce Nov. mber II. 1904
Ashley, Ella Black. Miss Minnie
Boynton, Will Carroll, Miss Kate
Enruques. Fiornoteo Foote. Hiss Anna
AcDonald, JF Seydsli. Oral
Smith, Ellis ~ ThomDson, Chss
G.. B. CRTsLER, p. u.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14
NJ Cnre q ColN 10 . nay.

Take Laxative Bromo Quiniue Tablets.
All druggists refund the money ii it
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
is on every boz.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

B.F. woodring. Of Telluride. b pre-
pairing to como down to Dslts county
for tho winter.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Judge Croxton has puschased lots IL
Delta aud will soon baiid a residence.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The band boys wish to thank the
ladies for :scis kidd sssistsncs =: the
dinner aud supper given by them
November 4.
JOE PREoEST, Socretaay.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Mr.. and Mre. I. NJ. McMurray 'eft
Saturday for Boulder for . short visit
with relatives.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

W. q. Burnett was passenger for
0ienwood Springs Tuesday on legal
business.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

The "Delta Best" nour 10 the best on
the market.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Malcom Patterson was = passe pgcr
for Silvcrton last Faiday.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

j. Cammann. OF Paonia. left last
Friday for the Riverside Sauitarium at
Montrose to take treatmentfor rheuma-
tisu.
The Delta independent., 1902-11-14

Mrs. Nettie N. Preston recently pur.
chased two lots next to John MoAIlister.
10 the North end of town and will soon
erect . dwelling on them.