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The Nome nugget., 1903-05-06
Marvellous Results of
 the System.
ON ATLANTIC OCEAN
Newest Luxury of Ocean Travel Soon to be ReaIized--Few
 Difficulties in Way.

New York, Feb. 6.-Wireless pre- ferred, eighth. a quarter. three-eig ghths. The steward balances himself precar- ously against the rolling of the ship and posts the quotations. To the right of the board a wireless ticker chatters necessarily. Seated about the stock board crowd of bankers and brokers follow the slightest fluctuations of the market, couple of thousands miles distant.
 It is only necessary to anticipate by a few years, possibly much less, the conveniences of ocean travel on the great liners to witness such d scene as thus described. The marvellous re- suits of the Marconi wireless system in telegraphing across the Atlantic ocean mark the opening of now era in sea- faring. In the future it will be possible to make the crossing of three thousand and odd miles in any weather and keep within hail of the shore throughout.
 That this newest luxury of ocean travel will sooner or later be realized there can be little question. There still remain, of course, many mechan- ical difficulties to be overcome, but this is only matter of time. At present the ocean liners equipped with the wireless system are enabled to get into wireless communication with any sim liar system on land or sea, within d radius of something less than one hun- dred miles.
The Nome nugget., 1903-05-06
MirageS "Cut In."

It has happened scores of times that no sooner has the mechanism become properly attuned and the work of trans hitting private messages to land com distance current has "hin ed in and completely drowned the triAing short distance message.
 Long before success was a,ta ned with the transatlantic messages, and while the greatest secrecy was being maintained as 10 the results of the experiments, the status Of the work was known to scores of the wireless oI- orators posted on the various passen- ger steamers. The wireless station at the Lizard was in the habit of sending out as call the signal "C. B. It is safe to say that every Atlantic liner carrying the wireless system has at one time or another received this signal A score of steamers have, besides, re- piled to the great station back of the Lizard giving their names and asking what the "C. B." might mean.
 They got little satisfaction for their troubles. The station would invari- ably reply that they were ealing the Carlos Oberto, an Italian warship. This reply satisfied for some time. When, however, it was known that the war shin was out of all possible range the operators looked about for some other explanation. It was soon found that the mysterious "C. B." was the official call for Cape Breton, repeated endlessly from the western extremity of England.
 Of Vast Importance.
 Tho practical importance of such lc0mmunicatiop with ships at sea eau
The Nome nugget., 1903-05-06

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The Nome nugget., 1903-05-06
"Picked Up" At Sea.

As Il matter of fact scores of ships have already been ''picked up' by the trans Atlantic messages during the ex- periments of the last few months. It has not been officially announced, but wireless telegraph operators on almost any of the liners will bear evidence of the fact. As the instruments are now arranged, such connections can only be made with success as the ships are nearing either of the great wireless stations at Cape Breton or at the Liz ard.
 As the ships approach these points, and if there chance to be any signals on their way across the Atlantic, the receivers respond very quickly. The message, or signals, which have been passing to and fro OI CT these 5000 mile, of water, must start on their long journey with immense initial force. The receivers on the liners are not built to handle any such force, and great inconvenience usually follows, The delicate mechanism of some of the apparatus has even been endangered. Another inconvenience of these long distance messages is that they are likely to drown the weaker cure Its traversing the same area which carry the short-distance messages. Many oI the operators complain of tli> fact rather bitterly.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
LARGE INCREASE OF
ENDOWMENT FUND

Colorado Springs. Colo, Dec. 27.-
At meeting of the trustees Of Colo
RADIO College yesterday afternoon 1t
was announced that Herbert and Ar
thur Cutler, whose father was a liberal
giver to the original endowment fund.
and for whom Cutler academy of the
college was named, had added $4,000
to the endowment.
1t was stated that the college Is in
great need OF funds to carry out the
plans for extension. and President Slo-
cum said that public spirited people OF
Colorado should increase the endow-
ment fund to $1,O00.000. which would
be sufficient to maintain the institu-
ton.
The trustees decided to name the
new science building Palmer hall, in
honor Of Gen. William J. Palmer.
Final action was taken In approving
the plans to inaugurate next year.
with the completion Of the science
building, engineering courses, mining.
civil and electrical.
The following trustees were pres
ent: President w. F. Slocum, Gen.
William ]. Palmer. Frank Trumbull.
M. d. Thatcher, Irving Howbert, w. s.
Jackson, P. B. Stewart, g. w. Bailey,
Judge Lunt. DIR. w. H. w. Boyle. DR..
James Gray, Thomas 8. Hayden and
William Lennox.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
PRESIDENT WILL
NOT ARBITRATE

Washington. Dec. 27-President
Roosevelt will not be the arbitrator
Of the Venezuelan controversy. The
whole vexatious subject will be re-
ferred for adjudication to The Hague
tribunal
Epitom!zed. this was the situation as
1t had resolved itself at the conclusion
OF the cabinet meeting yesterday. Tho
meeting was not so long as the ses-
sions usually are. All the members
except Secretary Root were present.
The Venezuelan question was the prin'
cipai. and, practically. the only topic
Of general concern under considera-
tion.
Secretary Hay presented the results
Of his cable Correspondence with the
governments at London. Berlin. Rome
and Caracas. In accordance with the
suggestion made by President Roose-
welt through Secretary Hay. President
Castro WAS reported to have agreed
to submit the differences to the arbi-
tration Of the tribunal at The Hague.
The European pcwcra not only con.
sented to rubmit the controversy to
arbitration, but while they had ex-
pressed preference for an arbitration
to be conducted by President Roose
velt. he said they had ssscnted to his
suggestion that the matter be refcrreF
to The Hague. gsss
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02

Denver, Dec. 27.-The Republican
this morning says:
J. M. Herbert, who has resigned the
position of manager of the Rio Grande
railroads, will, on January LIST, become
vice president of the Colorado &
Southern and the Fort Worth & Den
yer City railroads. Announcement of
this appointment was made yesterday
by President Frank Trumbull of those
roads. Mr. Herbert will have full
charge of the operating departments
of both roads. The announcement of
his appointment to the new position.
following that made on Thursday of
his resignation from the management
Of the Rio Grande. was total sur
prise to all but two or three persons
in the city. No announcement which
has been made in railroad circles in
the last few years has created as
much discussion.
MIR. Herbert is still in the East, but
will return to Denver next Sunday. He
will assume the duties OF his new posi-
ton next Thursday. ]. A. Edison, the
successor of Mr.. Herbert. will arrive in
the city from Kansas City the first OF
next week. He has been general man
ager of the Kansas City Southern rail-
road, generally known as the Port Ar
thur route. His resignation also was
announced on Thursday.
The position of vice president OF the
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
HERBERT VICE.PRESIDENT OF
THE COLORADO & SOUTHERN

Colorado & Southern and Fort Worth
& Denver City railroads is practically
a new Office created for Mr.. Herbert.
When B. l.. Winchell was connected
with the Colorado & Southern his title
was vice president and traffic manager.
When Mr.. Winchell resigned, c. l..
Wellington, his successor, was given
the title of traffic manager and Mr..
Trumbull personally assumed the du-
ties In connection with the operating
department, which had been in charge
of Mr. Winchell. These will now be
assumed by Mr.. Herbert. Mr.. Herbert
is to have full charge of the operating
department of both roads but will not
interfere with the traffic of other de-
partmcnts now created.
The new position which Mr.. Herbert
is to fill Is more remunerative than his
Office with the Rio Grande roads. 1t
was rumored yesterday that his salary
would be $4,000 year. His salary as
manager of the Ro Grande roads is
$4,000 year. The mileage over which
he will have jurisdiction will be ma
terially decreased. On the Rio Grande
roads he had charge OF about $500
miles, while the mileage on the Colo
RADIO & Southern and the Fort Worth
& Denver City amounts to less than
1000 miles.
New Offices will be arranged for Mr..
Herbert on the seventh fioor OF the
Cooper building
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
STRATTON'S WILL ADMITTED TO
PROBATE AND APPEAL TAKEN

being fully advised aS to its contents.
expressed his approval thereof and
signed Il. the witnesses afiixinG their
own names thereafter.
At this polnt. after another confer
ence. the will WAS admitted To prolAc
and an appeal bond filed. Judge Gun
nell, for Harry Straiton. stated that
they did not oppose the motion 10 Ole
the will in order that the cntirr cals-
might be taken directly TO the District
Court. thus saving both timc and
money In the County Court trial.
which would undoubtedly bavc been
appealed by the losing side.
I. Harry strstton was not present
Carl s. Chambcrlin. Tyson s. Dine
and DR.. ID. II. Rice. the executor aB-
pcarcd In court
Representing young Strnitou were
Mcssrs vailc. Lcftwieh. Durham and
Bingham of the hrm OF wolcott, Vale
4 Waterman; Mcssrs. Gunneil Chimp,
and Miller and Judge Ira Harris Of this
city. Those representing the executor
were Judge l.. NJ Goddard. G. J..
Hughes. Jr.. Tyson S. Dimes. r. ~. Pat
terson. Judge J. II. Bisseli and =. Z
Whitehead. all OF Denver: Henry NJ
Ailistcr and n. S. Candy Of This Gle
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02

Delhi. India, Dec 30.-The viceroy,
Lord Curzon of Keddleston. made his
state entry into the capital of the mo-
Ruls yesterday. This constituted the
official opening of the durbar held to
celebrate the accession OF King Ed
ward as emperor of India.
It was a splendid pageant. probably
unparalleled in its magnihcence. Al
the head Of the elephant procession
rode Lord CurEon on the state grand
tusker," twelve feet high. the largest
elephant in India. Their howdah was
decked with gold and silver and the ell
ephant itself was almost hidden be-
meath a gold-worked saddle cloth. Sur
rounding them were footmen In scarlet
and gold liyeries and bearing massive
silver slaves.
The Duke Of Connaught. who repre-
sented King Edward. and the Duchess
Of Connaught, followed. Their elephant
was equally gorgeously caparisoned.
Then, In order OF precedence. came the
Nixam Of Hyderabad. the Mahara1ah OF
Travanscore and other ruling chiefs.
seventy in all, their huge elephants
forming . line quarter OF mile In
length.
From the saluting battery. posted at
the fort commanding the Lapore gate.
guns Numbered out a royal salute as
the viceroy passed. with the heralds
and trumpeters sounding at intervals
spirited fanfares. The cortege passed
in front OF line Of lb0 elephants. car
rying the brilliantly dressed retainers
OF the ruling chiefs. The colossal
beasts all saluted by trumpeting and
throwing their trunks in the air. pre-
senting a truly imposing sight, and
afterward fell In line behind the Official
procession Huge crowds of onlookers
witnessed the spectacle. which. 1t is as
serted. has never been surpassed In
magnifcence. even in this country OF
Oriental splendor.
The first elephants in Asia passed in
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02

Colorado Springs. Colo. Dec. 3o.--
In the County Court yesterday after
noon. the will OF the late w. s. STRAIT
ton was admitted To probate upon mo-
ton Of the executors. practically with
out opposition on the part OF the son.
Harry Stratton. The latter's attor-
neys filcd an appeal. signing an ap-
peal bond for $1,000. The case Will
now come up on Its merits mt the
spring term Of the District Court This
action on the part OF young Stratton's
attorneys WAS agreed upon somc time
ago.
When the will matter was called up
yesterday morning II was thought that
an agreement could be reached on GER
tain points OF procedure until o'clock
in the afternoon. After conference.
however. II was decided to let the
hearing take It's natural course.
In the afternoon testimony was In
troduced on the motion TO probate the
will. Orville l.. Dimes OF Denver. Will
liam Lloyd. private secretary to the
late w. S. Stratton. and DIR. ID. IL.
Rice. the three witnesses OF the docu-
ment, swore in turn that August 8.
1901. the late W. 8. Stratton read the
instrument carefully, and that after
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
GOVERNOR SCHROEDER REPORTS
CONDITIONS in GUAM ISLAND

United States, It be made legal tender
also In Guam, in place of the present
Mexican dollar.
The census Of the island. taken last
autumn, shows the total population to
be 9,676, of whom only forty-six are
foreigners, fourteen being citizens Of
the United States. The latter does not
include officers and men Of the navy
or other civil employees temporarily
imported from the United States.
Above the age of seven. forty-six per
cent. of the natives read and write
Spanish. He says the natives still
continue to refuse to allow their sick
to receive medical attention. but that
conditions are improving, an excess Of
births over deaths being shown for
each Of the last two years.
Commander Schroeder says there are
now twenty-four lepers at Tumon Bay
The governor recommends improve
ments in facilities for education, and
also that the laws for the government
of the island should be remodeled and
codified The governor says there fs
desire for United States citizenship
among persons domicned in the is
land. He calls attention to the case OF
Pedro M. Euarte, at present auditor OF
the island. He occupies an anomalous
position. He was an officers In the
Spanish army, resigned after the war
and obtained an acceptance OF renun-
citation of allegiance. The result is
that to-day he is citizen Of no coun-
try.
The governor recommends an appro-
priation of about SAB, 900 for public I'M
provements.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
FROr1 DENVER
TO MONTANA

Red Lodge, Mont, Dec. 27.-One OF
the officials of the Rocky Mountain
Bell Telephone Company in Montana
has made announcement OF plans OF
the company which are of-vast import
ance to a large section of western
country, namely, the speedy construc-
ton of q direct telephone line to Den
yer. through Wyoming.
The first move in the contemplated
improvement will consist Of the ex-
tension Of line from Bridger. Mon
tana, the terminus OF branch of the
Northern Pacific, into Wyoming. This
will place nearby Wyoming points in
long-distance connection with Butte,
Dillon, Helena. Missoula. Pocatello.
Idaho, and Salt Lake City.
But that much of an accomplish
ment, though Of Incompatible CONNER
cial Importance, is only beginning OF
the company's design for the enlarge
ment and improvement OF the service.
Passing out Of Wyoming, the contem-
plated line will extend to Denver. At
present It is necessary, even to talk
as far as the line extends. to make an
almost endless series of connections
between minor exchanges. 1t is at
best an inferior system.
The proposed and practically estab-
lished route of the new line is from
Bridger to Cody, Wyoming; thence to
Thermopolis and Meeteetse. and on
eastward. 1t will be the most modern
metallic circuit line throughout.
Bridger, the town for which United
States Senator w. A. Clark has
planned so much, is growing daily in
commercial Importance. Its beet sugar
factory will probably soon be a GER
tainty.
The Bell company has accepted the
gauntlet thrown down by the indie
pendent Montana and Wyoming Tele--
phone Company. and fight to the I'm
ish is on Refused admittance to the
city of Red Lodge, the company has
established long-distance station
within two blocks Of the business CEN
ter Of the town, this being outside the
city limits. 1t is only question OF
time before It will gain admittance to
the city, in the opinion Of many busi-
ness men here.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
OPPOSITION TO
THE CUBAN TREATY

Washington. Dec. 3o.-Considcrable
opposition is developing to the ,ratifi-
cation OF the Cuban reciprocity treaty.
now pending in the Senate. II is not
taking quite the form tnat the opposi-
tion to the Cuban legislation took last
spring. but It is sufficient In substance
to give concern to the friends Of the
treaty The President is confident OF
early ratification.
Several weeks ago II appeared that
the treaty, when presented to the Sem
ate. would be ratified without difiicul-
ty, but some senators now are taking
as strong grounds against the treaty
as they took against the legislation
proposed at the last session Of Con-
gress.
These senator's are OF two classes,
those who are opposed on principle to
any tariff tinkering." and those who
represent states whose products may
be affected by the concessions extend
ed to Cuba by the pending treaty.
Senators Of the first class might be
induced to support the treaty. mas
much as 1t does not involve. in their
view, an attack on the system OF pro-
lection. were II not for their npprehen-
sion that the ratification of the Cuban
treaty may lead to demand from
other countries that they. too. be ac-
corded special tariff concessions by the
United States.
II has been indicated to the Presi-
dent that in the event of ratification
OF the Cuban treaty n demand NAV be
expected from Germany within thirty
days for concessions similar to those
accorded Cuba The most distinct de-
sire OF the German Emperor. II In
pointed out, IL for the extension of the
foreign commerce OF his empire. He. Of
course, regards Cuba az nation for
eign to the United States. and, 10 far
as that point is concerned. on an equal
ity with Germany. II tariff conces-
sions are granted to Cuba, Germany,
under the most favored nation clause,
will request that she be given similar
concessions That request may take
the form almost Of demand.
II II be be not granted. the fear is
expressed that Germany may take ini-
tiate legislation that will be inimical
to the Industrial development Of this
country no far as Germany In con-
cerned. even II II should not curtail
American commerce already estab-
lishcd In Germany and Its possessions,
Tho same argument IL applied to
other countries. Germany being used
simply ~ an example Of what may be
expected Of all Of the great foreiRu
nations with which the United States
has sxfsnsive commercial relations.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02

Washington, Dec. 27.-The annual
report of Commander Seaton schroed-
er, governor of the island Of Guam,
which is dated July 18th, and which
has just reached the Navy Department.
indicates a rather serious condition in
the islands finances, owing to the
failure Of Congress to appropriate the
sum asked for last year. The receipts
last year were in round numbers $685.
900, and the expenditures $4,000, leay-
ing balance of 5000. which, how
ever, is a decrease of over $13 900 in
the cash balance for the preceding
year. Z
This loss is due largely to the unex-
pected expenses incident Of over $10.-
900 in important duties. Commander
Schroeder reports that 1t has been
deemed prudent to stop all work of
public improvement until further ap-
propriations shall be made. The value
of the exports and imports during the
year have been respectively $35 $40 and
$35, ,165. The exports consisted almost
entirely of Mexican dollars. Not a
pound of copra has been exported, and
neither cocoa nor coffee has been pro
duced in sufficient quantities to supply
the home market, owing to the slow
recoveries from the effects of the hur-
ricane of 1900 The governor suggests
that it would be great boon If the De-
partment of Agriculture would estab-
lish an experimental station in the is
land.
The governor recommends that II a
Philippine silver dollar of fixed value
is to be coined under the laws OF the
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
LORD CURZON ENTERS DELHI
IN UNPARALLELED SPLEND0R

front of the great Jumma Musjid, the
steps of which were thronged with dis
tinguished persOnages, including the
yiceroys American and British guests
and the delegates from the colonies
and from other parts OF the empire.
The enormous animals shuhled slowly
by, many OF the massive howdahs OF
quaint and rich design being surmount-
ed by magnificent canopies Of gold
embroidered and bejeweled tapestry.
The bodies Of the animals were almost
hidden by their trappings Of crimson.
purple and gold. -
Bands of gold encircled their tusks.
golden bracelets were on their ankles.
gold and silver bells were hanging
from their neck chains and their heads
were painted and decorated in every
conceivable color. The mahouts were
clad In the brightest attire. as were
the attendant spearmen who marched
by the elephants side.
In the rear OF the procession rode
General Lord Kitchener. commander-
n-chief OF India. surrounded by bril-
liant stafY. and followed by the heads
OF provinces, with escorts of Indian
cavalry and tribal leaders from beyoAd
the border line Down the main street
moved the cortege through lines of sa-
iuting soldiers and excited. surging ga
laaming throngs OF natives: through
the ancient city with the balconies and
house tops teeming with life. and
through the Moree gate into the open
park beyond. There. after four-mile
march. the elephants OF the viceroy
and the Duke OF Copnaught halted side
by side, and the pageant was conclud-
ed with the great princes filing By.
their elephants trumpeting salute,
The yiceroy was in state uniform.
Lady Curzon was dressed In gray. TIE
Duke OF Connaught had on field
marshal's uniform and the Duchess Of
Connaught was attircd In blue. They
received hattering welcome at all
points.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-02
CHINESE BOXERS
STILL AT WORK

Victoria. u. C. Dec. 3o.-AccordinE 10
adviccs received by the steamer Tartar
the Boxer upriringx In sze Chnan con
tinue and another attack was made "t
Chcng Tu In November. While some Of
the rebels battered the gates, nDoihcF
body surprised this outer fortress, but
the soldiers fought desperately and ul'i-
matciy defeated the Boxers. tillinr
many and capturing some. Had the
fort been captured by the Boxcru th"
city would have been nj the morcy ot
tho invaders.
The captivcs were tortured. and from
Information given under this prcf'uIT"
several citizens were arrested. charged
with being in league with the rebels
and all were behcaded. Before the c1-
ecution ID messenger arrived from th'
Boxers. demanding the release OF the
prisoners. The messenger was hanged
In q cage,
Human correspondents Of the Shnng-
hal papers send particulars regarding
the execution OF Major Lin. the Chen
Chou military ofiicial who refused to
protect the murdered missionarics,
Bruce and Lewis. from the mob. and
whose execution was demanded By the
British government. and China forced
TO arcede after a naval dcmonstrauoh
at Hankow. The condemned man vas
taken from the ynmen In n chair, aitcr
being taken before the governor ana
British representatives. to n place out
side the city walls. where he was be,
headed. He was clad In his oihcial
robes. Tho execution was witnessSd py
large number OF foreigners from inc
tower over the city gate. After the
ccution the remains were wrapped 10
a red wrapper by tho magistrates ana
all day continual limo OF people wep'
bitterly before the conn.
Before leaving Peking EN- route
Washington, su Lang Cheng. who s''i
replace WI Ting Fang a. Chinese MIN
lister to the United States. wns given
1000 taels and . large bouquet by tue
emprcss dowager, with whom he was
In audience for some hours.