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The Delta independent., 1902-06-13
Agricultural Statistics.

The census statistics concerning ag-
riculture in Colorado contained in the
reports of the last census are inter
esting and Instructive. They show that
agriculture is Il far more important
industry here than probably, most
people think il is.
The fact that the value of farm
property in this state amounts to over
S1O0.UOU.OOO and the annual value of
farm products to S:3 200. 900. is enough
of itself 10 demonstrate that this is in
deed an important agricultural state
The product of the farms exceeds in
value that of the gold mines: but one
should not draw from this TIE conclu-
sion that the gold mines are of less i'm
portance. On the contrary. their value
and importance increases as the prod
uct of agriculture is increased. for
were il not for the gold and other
mines the market for agriculture prod
uctS in this state would be far more
restricted than 1t is.
The future of Colorado agriculture
seems so be bright. particularly in con-
nection with the development Of spe-
cial lines, as for instance. the growth
of the beetSugar industry. This in
dustry is so directly dependent upon
Colorado agriculture that its value to
the farmers may be measured by the
total amount paid by all the local fac
tories for beets. Practically no beets
grown in other states can find a mar
ket in Colorado sugar factories. for the
distance and cost of transportation
forbid
II Is probable also that in the course
of time as agriculture here becomes
more intense. farmers will devote their
attention more to crops. the products
of which will bear transportation
across the plains. An illustration Is
found in the production OF Il large ton
mage of potatoes every year. Ultimate
ly ii will be seen in an Increase in or
chards, especially for the production
OF apples and other fruits that may be
transported over long distances.
The Delta independent., 1902-06-13
WILL MEET IN DENVER AGAIN.
Contest Between Colorado and Mon.
tana Won by the Former.

Denver, June I'm joint session yes
t2rday afternoon the conventions OF
the American Labor Union and the
Western Federation Of Miners selected
Denver for the meeting place OF their
next conventions. which Will lie held in
June. 1903. Denver received l32
votes. Butte, Montana. 1870: San Fran.
cisco, 81, and Los Angeles, =. The
Butte delegates hoped TO capture the
plum, because they have been attend
ing conventions OF the organization for
the last ten years, and always consti-
tuted a large part OF these gatherings.
Recently the United States Supreme
Court ruled that where section OF
the country is under martial law the
commander OF the militia therein Is not
the sole source OF law. Previously the
idea had prevailed that all rested Ia
discretion of such commanders OF the
militia. The federation adopted a res
olution approving the courts decision
ON this point.
a resolution was adopted, plcdginr
the United States Mine Workers the
moral support of the Western Fedora
tIon OF Miners in their strike through
out the anthracite coal regions Of the
East.
BY unanimous vote the convention
declined au invitation, recently extend
ed by Secretary Morrison, represent
ing President Samuel Gompcrs, 10
unite with the American Federation OF
Labor. Secretary Haywood was in
structed to notify the American Fed
Grafton that in view OF the adoption OF
socialism by the Western Federation
OF Miners. ms one of its cardinal prin-
ciplcs. the differences between the two
organizations could not be reconciled.
The convention decided to set aside
ten per cent. OF the per capita tax so
disseminate socialist literature.
a resolution was adopted, which pro-
vides for Interchange of working
cards OF the United Mine Workers.
The American Labor Union conven-
ton reelected Daniel Mcdonald presi-
dent. This is his third term.
A boycott was declared against the
American Whisky Company for re-
fusal to recognize union labor.
The Delta independent., 1902-06-13
Colorado Farms.

The census bureau has recently com
pleted the compilation of the figures
pertaining TO agriculture in Colorado.
The farms of Colorado on June l. 1900.
numbered 2i,Iop, and Were valued at
S106.SI .03-. OF this amount $1,000.
1l2, or fifteen per cent. represents the
value of buildings and SgO.Si .o22::S. or
eighty-tiVe per cent. the value of land
and improvements other than build
ings on the same date the value OF
farm implements and machinery was
81. I+6. I65 and of live stock S49.n54,311.
Their values added to that of farms
gives Sl6l ,o45.lll. the total value of
farm property. The total value of
farm products. meaning animals and
crops. in 1899. was S:Si.OiS5IS. This
amount exceeds the value of farm
products in 1889 by Sl9,011.7S or
11l.6 per cent
The census department gives no
statement of net farm income for the
reason that no figures were gathered
which represent expenditures for
taxes, interest. Insurance. feed for
stock and similar items, The general
statistics show that Colorado has Il to-
tai land area of lO$.645 square miles.
or Gi.Si2.SOO acres, OF which 9,4Ii.5SS
acres. or l4.3 per cent. are included in
farms.
The classes of farms are dairy farms,
and those that grow live stock and
those that raise hay and grain. OF
these three classes the live stock
farms are the most important with
Gi4 per cent. OF the total acreage and
49.S per cent. of the value of farm
property.
The counties of Mesa. Fremont and
Delta produced over one-half the fruit
crop of the state.
The report contains very interest
ing chapter OF irrigation statistics.
During the last decade Colorado ad-
Vanced to the front rank OF irrigated
states surprising California in extent
of land under irrigation, but remaining
second In the number OF irrigations
and In the value of irrigated crops.
The colder climate and greater altitude
make 1t impossible to raise the high
priced semi-troplcal fruits or to prac-
tice the degree OF extensive farming
for which Arizona and California are
noted. The irrigation land outside the
Indian reservations amounts to l,6l1.--
21l acres. or Io.9 per cent. of the inn
proved farm land. Since then 20. .a36
acres OF land have been added TO the
irrigated area. In 1890 more OF this
land was public domain and compare
lively valueless. At the present time
its value nj low estimate Is S2S,06S.-
81, an average OF S40.TT per acre. or
the 2i.,iSi farms of the state, 1863,
or I1.3 per cent, are irrigated.
The Delta independent., 1902-06-13
POPE RECEIVES GOVERNOR TAFT
Affairs in the Philippines Discussed at
the Interview.

Rome. June THE Pope on Thurs.
day received Judge Taft. civil govern
or OF the Philippines: Bishop Thomas
O'Gorman of Sioux Falls. South Dako-
IA; Judge Smith and Major Porter OF
the Judge advocates department nj
Washington.
Judge Taft presented the pontin
with box containing President Roosc-
velt's literary works and the Pope ex-
pressed his thanks FOR Mr.. Rooscyelt's
friendly greetings. promised TO study
the difficult question and said he
hoped for good results. The pontifr
also asked Judge Taft 10 thank Presl-
dent Roosevelt for his gift.
While talking with the Pope, Gov
ernor Taft reviewed In summar,
way the questions In the Philippines
which require settlement. He pointed
out to his holiness that the rcadjusr-
mcnt OF church and state In the is
lands was not an indication Of bostil.
lty OF the United States To the Cath.
ulic church. but declared that such
read justment was merely a necessity
under the American constitution. Gov
,rnor Taft referred TO the prosperity
and the freedom OF the Roman Catho.
lie Church in the United States. and
cited these conditions as an ASSURANCE.
that the vatican had nothing to fear
from the extension OF the authority OF
the United States over the Philippine
Islands.
Replying to Judge Taft. the pontin
expressed the greatest pride In the
Roman Catholic Church in the United
States. and intense intercs, In the grea;
republic. He said he earnestly desired
10 help the American administration OF
the Philippines In every possible way,
aud he assured Governor Taft that the
vatican would approach all questions
raised in the broadcast an. most con.
ciliatory spirit. The connection with
the questions TO bc decided would be
referred 10 n committee OF cardinals.
where they would be considered ut
length and that all the issues would
bc treated with the sole aim OF reach
ing n settlement satisfactory 60 all
parties concerned
The Delta independent., 1902-06-13
ONE THOUSAND DEAD
ERUPTION OF MOUNT TACOMA
Town Of RctabuIon Buried Under
Lava, Stones and Ashes-Other
Cities in Guatemala Believed to
Have Suffered severeIy-voIcano
Of Santa Maria Also in ERUPTION,

San Francisco. June I.-Another city
In Central America has suffered almost
complete destruction and hundreds of
Its inhabitants have been killed by vol
canic eruptions
Ihe steamer Palena arrived yester-
uay from southern ports with news
that the town of RetalbuIon. situated
at the foot of Mount Tacoma, in Guat-
emala, has been buried under Il mass
or lava, stones and ashes thrown from
the volcanic crater, and probably LOCO
OF its people have perished.
The volcano is about twenty-five
miles from Champanico, and near the
town of Tapachulo, which, 1t is be-
neved, also suffered severely.
The eruption occurred several days
before the falena arrived at Champan-
leo. The volcano had shown signs of
the impending eruption for several
DAYS previous to the outbreak. In fact
Mount Tacoma had been restless ever
since the great earthquake of April IS,
which destroyed the city of Quesalte
mango. For weeks II black pail of
smoke hung over its summit and the
glare from the crater frequently illu-
minated the sky. Many of the inhabi-
tants of RetalbulOn fled from their
homes to places of safety and these
escaped frightful deaths. When the
eruption at last broke forth in its fun
fury. showers Of lava, ashes and stones
Were elected and covered the country
for miles around. The bay of Cham
plnco was n mass OF floating pumic
and ashes.
10 details We're obrainable by the Of
iicers OF the PaIena, but the loss OF life
was estimated at not less than 1000.
The same steamer brought letter to
BalfOur. Guthrie 4 Co., from their
agent In Guatemala, confirming the re-
port Of the eruption. lie also stated
that since the earthquake of April Is
shocks had been OF almost daily occur
renee. 4 few days before the Palena
sailed a small village near Mount Ia
coma was destroyed.
The volcano OF Santa Maria is also
stated to have been in state OF erup-
ton.
The Delta independent., 1902-06-13
CHICAGO BUTCHERS WIN.
Packing Houses Comply with Their
Demands and Reinstate Men.

Chicago. June S.-The threatened
strike tomorrow OF all the allied
unions employed by the different meat
packing concerns was averted tonight
by the stock yards company surrcn
derinS to the stock yards employees
unions. All the demands of the union
were granted and the cattle drivers
who We're recently discharged after
forming u union will return to work
tomorrow.
The settlement was brought about
by Michael ponnelly. president OF the
organization. MIR. Donnelly had held
several conferences with officers OF the
company In an effort to adjust the dis
pute. and as u last resort had notified
the company that unless the men
should be relnstated at once all the
employees at the Union Stock Yards
would be called out.
The Delta independent., 1902-06-13
Kruger Can Return Home.

London, June THE birmingham
Post, the organ Of Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain, to-day says that. owing
to his age and intirmatics. the British
government has waived It's claim for
the acknowledgment by Mr.. Kruger
OF British sovereignty over the Trans.
vaal, and has guaranteed to all the
Boer delegates In Europe a safe con
duct to their homes In South Africa.
The Delta independent., 1902-06-13
s.n.,or Patter,on In BOTTOM.

Boston. June 1.-THE Fruits OF 1m-
pcrlnlism" was the theme OF the speak
prs before the Massachusetts Reform
Club here last night senator Patter'
son, winslow Warren, Rev. Clay Mae
uulcy. Edward Atkinson and Charles
Francis Adams were the speakers,
Senator Patterson made the principal
address, bitterly nrrnigning the Phil
tppins policy Of the administration
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
.GOGKFIGHTING IN
PHILIPPINES HALTED
New Law Puts Ban on FaV-
Orite Sport.

The War Department makes public the
text Of the bill enacted by the Philippine
Commission 10 regulate cockdghting
This bill meets with the unqualified ap-
proval Of the authorities at the War De-
partment and by direction Of the Presi-
dent viii be strictly enforced. The bill
reads as follows.
ANY person who shall maintain a
cock pit for the fighting of cocks or who
shall engage in cockhghting in a cock
pit, or shall attend as a spectator OF
cockhghting in a cockpit, on any day
when cockhghting Is not lawfully H.
censed 20 take place by the municipality
in which the cockpit is situated. shall
be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.
in money Of the United States. or by i'm
prisoument not exceeding six months, or
both. in discretion of the court.
ANY persons who shall maintain or
take part I'm a game Of chance IN a cock
pit, whether the cockpit be lawfully IL
censed or not. shall be punished by a
hne not exceeding $500. i'm United States
money. or by Imprisonment for not ex-
ceeding six months, or both. IN the dis
erection Of the court"
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
~ DEPAPTMENT.

bin IS being prepared at the War
Department extending 20 officers the
privilege Of deposlung their savings
with army paymasters at 4 per cent in
terrst. Referring to this matter in his
recent annual report, Adjt. Cen Henry
C. Corbin says:
AS the entire time and abilities Of
officers or the army are absorbed in the
service OF the Government. and it is
highly undesirable that they should be
permitted to be engaged in or identified
with business enterprises Of any kind I'm
the localities where they may De serving.
It is deemed but simple justice to them
that they be given an opportunity and
offered inducements 70 save a portion Of
their salaries. that. in case OF their
death. provision may exist TO provide, az
least In part, FOR their families and tn
this manner alleviate some distress. 81
not entire restitution" The adyisability
Of creating an entirely new department
bureau Tor the Artillery Corps is a topic
Of discussion In the department AT
present the chief OF the Artillery Corps
has an Office attached to the headquar-
tiers Of the army. The project now Us to
give the chief Of artllery. Col Wallace
Randolph. the rank OF brigadier general
and establish a separate and distinct
bureau at the War Department
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
ROCKVILLE JUDGE FINES
LIQUOR LAW VI0LATORS
William H. Bobinger Convicted and
Given Extreme Penalty OF the
LaW--Others Sentenced.

William II. Bobinger. proprietor Of
the Cabin John Bridge Hotel. was found
guilty In the county court at Rockville
yesterday Of selling liquor In violation
.of the local option law. Re was given
the maximum sentence. a fine OF $500.
Several other indictments for the same
offence arc pending against him.
sadie" HoucE. formerly baseball
player. forfeited a $500 bond He was
accused Of keeping "a speaEoasy'' on tho
Conduit Road. John H. Kelchner. pro
prietor Of the Montgomery House. Rock
vile. and James T. KeIchuer. manager
Tor the hotel. were fined $500 each for
Illicit traffic in liquor. Daniel Turner
and L. 81 Ricketts, were also convicted
OF infractioua Of the Montgomery county
liquor law
Judge Henderson ie the presiding judge
at this term of the circuit court.
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
ENTERTAIN ARMY NURSES
Program Of Music and Recitations En-
Joyed by Young Women Who Cared
for Uncle Sans Afflicted.

The Spanish War Veterans Associa-
tion. the National Army and Navy. span
ish War Veterans. and the National
Auxiliary. Spanish War Veterans. gave a
reception last night at GID 7 Street
northwest in honor Of the Society Span
ish-Amcricau War Nurses. which has
been in session since Monday. no for
NAL invitations were issued. but the
Veterans hall was crowded with mem
bors and friends Of the association.
A program Of music and rocitatious
was rendered. Among those who con-
tributod were: Corps Commander Fred
orick S. HoGrsou, Thomas McCabe.
Chaplain C0uden. Col r. j. Dimmick.
Mrs Flora "A. Lewis. Mrs. Ellen spen-
Ger Mussey Chaplain Charles Pierce.
Capt. J. C. Dyer. Dr. Anita Naw,omo
McGeo, Capt Frank Vaudeville. Har-
riet r. Hawlcy
The members OF the committee I'm
charge were Adjutuut Genera, Dyer.
Corps Commando Fred s. HoIesou. Past
Corps Commander lee M Llrseamb.
Capt j. Lyon king. and Capt j. Walter
Mitchell, and committee OF the ma
tional auxiliary.
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
SIXTH BATTALION SMOKER.

Members Of the Sixth Battalion, Dis
trict Of Columbia National Guard. will
this evening entertain their friends at
smoker to be held in Maccabee Han.
A unique program has been issued.
which calls for the members 70 appear
without uniform and with pipes as the
only equipment. The quartermaster viii
issue tobacco. matches, and field rations.
This announcement is made by order OF
the majority:
For the purpose OF the evening the
force viii be divided-the attacklnz
party, under Gen. Hi Larity. will be des-
lgnated the Whites; The defenders
with Cen A. p. Probation. the Greens.
he Blues under General Gloom viii
be treated as Common enemy. First
call viii be sounded az o'clock
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RY.

Schedule Effective November 2s. 1902
Trans Leave I'uula5 lsaul4 sJ4llon-
40 J.. NJ Dauy-ClaCIN&AIi AND LOUIS
VILE EAFhLSS. solid vcstibuie train fox
Cincinnati. Helches Cincinnati .25 a. M,
Louisville 1890 a. M, ST. Louis Gas p. m
Chlcag1 $50 p. M. Pullman sleePers to Cln-
ciuulu and Louisville Daily. Palace Cars
linr'unati ~ st. Louis and Chicago. Dining
Car.
630 p. u Daily - CHICAGO AND ST.
LOUIS SPECIAL solid vlstibuled
Chronological train. arriving Cincinnati
I:i3 a. m-- Indianapolis 20 3. M, ST. Louls
S,i5 q. m Chicago $40 ,. "a. daily Pull
man sleepers 90 Cincinnati indianapolis and
81 Louis without change. P4rior Car Cin-
cinnltl 90 Chicago Dining Car.
II 10 +. M- Daiiy-F- r.. y. LIMITED. solid
train ior Cincinnati Pullman Sleepes 70
Cincinnati, lexington, and Louisville without
change CoIsz===---seut sleeper % Virgins
Hot springs daily except sunday slesperI
Cincinnati 20 Chicago and St. Louis Dining
Car.
Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and
Ohio Office, 5l3 Pennsylvania avenue; 509 Four
teenth street, near r, and az the ststion-
Telephone call l6i0 for Pennsylvania r. K. Cab
Service r. W. FULLER.
General Passenger AgenE-
Telephone Main 1850
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
A CAUSE OF HEADACHE.
One Very Common Cause Generally
Overlooked.


Overlooked.
Headache is a symptom. an indication
. or arrangement or disease in some
organ and the cause Of the headache is
difficult 20 locate because so many
diseases have headache as prominent
symptom, arrangement OF the stomach
and liver. heart trouble. kidney disease
iung trouble, eve strain or III fitting
glasses all produce headaches and II we
could always locate the organ which rs
at fault the cure OF obstinate head
aches would be a much simpler matter.
However, for that form OF headache
called frontal headache. pain back OF the
eyes and in forehead. the cause is now
known TO be catarrh Of the head. and
throat; when the headache is located in
Dack or head and neck II is often caused
from caJarrh OF the stomach or liver.
At any rate catarrh Is the most com
mon cause OF such headaches and the
cure or the catarrh causes a prompt dis
appearance of the headache
There is at present no treatment for
catarrh so convenient and effective as
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. a new internal
remedy I'm tablet form. composed Of anti
septtcs like red gum. blood root which
act upon the blood and cause the elimi-
nation Of the catarrhal poison from the
system through the natural channels.
Miss Cora Ainsley, a prominent
school teacher In one Of our normal
schools. speaks OF her experience with
catarrhal headaches and eulogizes
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for
them. She says: Il suffered daily from
severe frontal headache and pain in and
back Of the eyes. at times so intensely
as 20 incapacitate me In my daily duties
had suffered from catarrh. more or less
for years, but never thought Il was the
cause OF my headaches. but finally be-
came convinced that such was the case
because the headaches were always
worse whenever I had a cold or fresh
attack Of Catarrh
'Stuart's Catarrh Tablets were high
" recommended 10 me as a safe and
pleasant catarrh cure and after using
few fifty cent boxes which I procured
from my druggists ! was surprised and
delighted 10 find that both the catarrb
and headaches had gone for good. 20
Stuarts Catarrh Tablets are sold by
druggists AZ fifty cents per package.
under the guarantee Of the prOprietors
that they contain absolutely no cocaine
found I'm so many catarrh curcs) nor
any harmful drug. They contain simply
the wholesome antiseptlcs necessary to
destroy and drive from the system the
germs Of catarrhal disease.
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
MAJOR SYLVESTER PLANS
FOR PERUVIAN POLICE
Chief Of Local Force Outlines Organiza-
tion at Request Of Mr.. Calderon,
the Peruvian Minister.

The Peruvian government some time
ago requested Major sylvester. Suporin-
teudent Of Police. 60 prepare plan for
the organization OF The police in The
sylvester yesterday turned bis plan over
% Mr. Calderou. the Peruvian minister
It DIS proposed TO organize he forces iu
the Peruvian cities after Che Nctr0poli-
tan police system.
The system practiced I'm the cities o,
Guatemala was suggested by Major Syl-
vcster four years ago, and Dc sent Pri-
waite Francis Joseph 90 Guatemala City
90 put the plan into operation prlYat,
Joseph is now chief of police In that city.
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
DEDICATION POSTPONED

The dedication Of the Washington Ii
brary building. the gift Of Andrew Car
negic TO the National Capital has been
postponed from December 16 to January
3. on account Of the illness Of the donor.
AIR Carnegie expects to be able 10 be
present on the latter date and make the
principal address at the dedicatory cere-
m0uy.
President Roosevelt has accepted an
invitation to attend the exercises The
invitations are limited 20 about 1000,
but later the doors viii be open 20 the
public.
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY

Leave Washington Pcnna. r. r. station.
fO.6ta. SEABDARD NAIL - Through
Edliy. Pullman oleelcrs JacAs-n.
vile. connecting &c Hamlet
with Pullman sleeper TO Atlanta.
Z ., M SEABQARD EXPRESS--S solid
Daiiy. train t0 Jlclsouville and
Tampa. vith Pullman, Drawing Room. Sleep
iu- Car and Cafe Dining Car Pullman sleeper
20 Atlanta.
These trains offer excellent schedules and
service 60 P-terslUrg Raleigh. Southern Pines
lPUClgrst). C4ntiru, COLUMBIA Sasssssssss==4ai,
Jacksonville. ST. augustine. Palm Beach Tan-
pa. Key West. and Florida points, also Cuba.
Charlotte. Athens, atlanta, New Orleans. Chat
-aIooes, Nashville, Memphis, p0iJts West and
S0u-tE west
d:SO am. LOCAL-To Petersburg. Raleigh.
LaiiF. Southern Pines (Pinehurst),
Hamlet, and intermediate points
Office, 1921 Penna Ave.
g. RYAN. W E C0NELYN,
GCn'l rrv'r Agent. Ceul Act. Pa-s'r Dent.
The Washington times., 1902-12-04
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Uniforms to De worn by naval prison
erB have been devised in the office OF the
Judge Advocate OF the Navy aud wiz
hoon be adopted i'm practice They are
Of dark gray cloth with a cap TO match.
and o. two weights TO meet the varying
climatic conditions where the naval
prisons are located.
For some time 90 has been regarded
as unfair TO the jackie OF marine who
has clean record 20 be forced 20 see q
comrade iu disgrace stli wearing the
regulation United States Uniform The
change. 80 IS thought win tend to- im-
prove the morale OF the service. Another
change was the introduction OF sys-
tenn OF probation. Under &c.. sentence is
suspended whenever there appears TO be
exteuuatine clrcamstauees iu the prl -0u-
er's case and be is sent back 90 regular
duty. his behavior being closely watched
Monthly reports are made upon bis con-
duct and if 40 The end of his term he
has established a good record. be is
fully restored 90 duty. Otherwise hc ls
sent 20 prison and in course Of time dis
honorably discharged from the service