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The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
SPECTRUM OF LIGHTNING.
Photograph. suc.e..ruliy Obtained SHOW
Ing the Divisions of Coiors.

Ing the Dtv1slons OF Colors.
Prof. f. @, Pickering. the director Of
the Harvard Observatory. announces
what are said to be the first successful
experiments in photographing the
spectrum of lightning. that is, the di-
visions Of colors which combine to
produce the white glare of the light
ming fash and which offer the phys
icist his opportunity to analyze the
elements that compose 1t. The photo
graphs. three In numbsr, were obtained
by J. H. Freeze of Harvard at the
observatory last summer, with the
same apparatus that is used In photo
graphing the spectra Of the stars. This
apparatus consists OF an eisht-inch or
eleven-inch telescope with a camera at
one end and a prism at the other. the
latter being placed In frcnt Of the OBJ
tective lens SO as to break up the OBJ
1ect photographed into parallel bands
OF color. which are seen in the pho
tograph by differences In degree OF
black and white. The scientific value
OF these spectra arises from the fact
that the various elements OF the at
mosphere. as well as the various ele-
ments OF solid bodies under the infiu-
ence Of Intense heat. give of different
colors. by which they can be differen-
tiated. The element Of hydrogen,
which is found in the spectra OF near
ly all stars. produces series of we'll
marked lines quite different from
those made by the element OF iron, for
example, found in some. but not In all.
stellar spectra. The photograph OF
star spectrum is not SO much the pho
tograph OF the star as OF the luminous
vapor Immediately surrounding 1t,
from which 1t is possible to deduce the
constitution of the burning mass Of
the star itself. The hydrogen lines Of
the lightning spectra obtained are
found to be very much like those
shown by the spectra OF new" stars,
except, Of course. that they indicate no
solid body. An interesting compari-
son shows that the hydrogen lines of
lightning flash that Illuminated tho
whole heavens correspond exactly with
those OF small quarter OF -an-inch
flash OF lightning produced artificially
In tube or In the open air.-Western
Electrician.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
Distribution Of Spawn.

Superintendent Tulian and his assis-
tants from the United States fish
hatchery at Leadvile. will begin taking
spawn from the lakes on Grand Mesa
about June 8. No fishing will be al
lowed in any Of the lakes under lease to
the u. S. fish commissioner uutil after
the spawning season, which will be
about July 8. Persons caught trespass-
ing will run the risk OF prosecution be.
fore the U. S. District court at Pueblo.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

If the Gunnison tunnel PROPOSE
ton goes through, as it now seems
it will, Delta should by all means
have a sugar factory. Our mesa
land is ideal soil for raising sugar
beets and with the territory that
will be available and tributary to
our city under this big irrigating
scheme it would prove bonanza.
There are sections of Colorado
where beet growers raise close to
S1OO worth Of beets per acre and
some have grown as high as Sl2O
worth of beets as. an average on
several acres. 1t is hard to raise
beets and ship them considerable
distance and make good profit,
but where facterJ is located
conveniently there are few crops
that are better money makers in
Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
Notice of Sale Of Ditch Stock.

Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing described shares OF stock ia the
Garnet Ditch and Reservoir company.
or so much thereof as may be necessary.
will be sold at public auction at the
south front door OF the court house, in
the town OF Delta, State OF Colorado, on
the 18th day OF June A. D.. 1903, com
mencing at 10 O'Clock u. IN, to the bigh-
est and best bidder for cash. for the pay
ment OF delinquent assessments, interest
cost OF advertising, etc.
Names. No. Shares. Amt Due.
JIG. Darby, ~ Ito
NJ. j. Morey. l.to
Carrie NJ. Stewart 40 1885
Annie NJ. S,apdisb 20 1910
20. STEPHENS. President.
W. NJ. HASTINGS, Secretary.
lst pub. May 10; last pub. June II, 1908.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
High School Notes.

Miss May Long is absent on account
OF a severe attack Of throat trouble.
Melvin Gipe is again in school after a
weeks absence from an attack of the
mensles.
Bishop Warren addressed the high
school Monday morning in very pleas.
ant and instructive discourse.
The Eros literary society will render
its last program of the term this after
noon. An interesting program is promis-
ed.
The juniors entertained tho freshmen
at the home OF Miss Ethel Baer last
Friday evening. An enjoyable time is
reported.
The seniors and juniors met with the
teachers at the regular teachers meet
ing Wednesday evening and made
necessary commencement arrangements.
Mr.. Ragsdale was suddenly called
to his home in Indiana on Monday on
aNSSeHN VI tuo cCIiouE ot LIE
mother and will not return this term
Sincere regret is felt throughout the
school for the loss of teacher who SO
thoroughly entered into the spirit Of the
school work and the life of his pupils
His bright and encouraging smile is
especially missed in the school room.
The Montrose boys met the home boys
in game OF baseball last Saturday
afternoon. The game was won by a
score Of 30 to in favor OF the home
team. The game was rather one-sided
as our team was the heavier. As whole
the boys OF both teams conducted them.
selves manfully, but several of the citi-
zens failed to do as much. The school
expresses it's disp!easure at having ch
unprinciplcd people molesting its
pleasures and tempting the boys tc
drink and requests that such parties
either stay at home entirely or at least
leave their whiskey there. Such con-
duct is both degrading and demoraliz-
ing aud will not be tolerated by the
school.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
Annual Reception.

The annual reception OF the Woman's
Club. which was held in the X. 2. hall
last Friday evening was one of the most
perfect and enjoyable social affairs Of
the season. Tho hall WAS artisticaliy
decorated in the club colore, white and
green. numerous palms and flowers
contributing to the beauty OF ,be scene.
The guests were received by Miss
New, Mrs. Frothingham and Miss Shoup
and presented with the club flower and
favor, white carnalion. by Miss
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
MRsaa1e for Insnmnla.

Massage is most helpful to some suf.
fers from insomnia. II there be no one
at hand who understands the art, any
one with fair intelligence can rub the
head and feet slowly and gently, In
such way as to induce sleep. II this
rubbing follows warm bath. in q
quiet. dark or dimly lighted room, the
patient will probably be asleep in a
quarter to half an hour. A hot drink
on retiring to bed is often exceedingly
useful and for general use nothing Ia
probably better than hot milk or bee!
tea. For the aged . cup OF black cof-
fec on retiring sometimes has excel
lent effect in inducing sleep by improv.
Ing the cerebral circulation. When
sleeplessness is the result OF overfa-
tigue one may convert the fatigue into
natural tiredness by little sumulaut.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
RESPONSIBILITY IN THE RADCLIFFE AFFAlP.

William l;adcliffe, the English
man, whose property was destroyed
at Grand Mesa lakes in this state
should be reimbursed by the coun-
ty, if it is responsible, but in no
event should his claim for damages
be paid by the national govern
ment. The national government
is not responsible, and the people
of Colorado do not want it by pay
ing this claim to declare that their
state is dishonest and irresponsi-
BILE member of the union.
Whether Radcliffe's claim is
valid or not is matter concerning
which we are not prepared to ex-
press ali opinion; but it is clear
in any event that the responsible
ity does not rest upon New York,
Massachusetts, and the other mem
bers of the union apart from Colo
rado. If congress makes an ap-
preparation for its payment, it will
be the same as taking money con-
tributed by the people of the other
states along with those Of Colo
rado.
The treaty with Great Britain
does not provide that the United
States must pay every claim that
may be presented against it by a
British subject, regardless of
whether it is Just or unjust. If
the claim is not well founded, then
it should not be paid by any one.
If, however, it is just, the county
of Delta or the men who destroyed
the property should pay it.
Gov. Peabody has looked into
the matter and says that the state
is not responsible. Whether this
conclusion is correct or not we do
not know; but if the facts show
that Colorado is under no obliga-
ton to reimburse Mr.. Radcliffe,
nnquestionably the same facts
show that the national government
is under no obligation to pay him.
The courts of this state are open.
Let him come here and show what
ground he has upon which to de-
lnand compensation.
Its payment by the national
government would he equivalent to
a declaration that in the opinion
of congress the people Of Colorado
are -hopelessly irresponsible and
that, unjust though it may be, the
natlohal government VIII nave 10
shoulder their obligation. AS well
might the national government
assume responsibility for any other
state obligation. If it should pay
damages in case like this, why
should it not pay bonds and other
securities which state may repu-
diate! The principle involved
should be regarded, and at least
congress should make diligent in
qniry into the facts before adopt
ing a course which would reflect
upon the honor of the people of
Colorado. If they are refusing
to pay a just obligation then let
that fact be established by evidence
1t should not be taken for granted
without proper inquiry.-Denver
Republican.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
From, a Cat Scratch.

on the arm to the worst sort OF burn
sore or boil. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve be I articulrr to get DeWitts-
this is the salve that heals without
leaving scar. A specific for blind.
bleeding. itching and protrudipg piles.
Sold by W. G. Cook.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
To Whom Il May Concern,

My wife, Caroline M Hall left my bed
and board in Saguache county. Colo
RADIO, and afterward promised to come to
me. She now refuses to come. there
fore will not be responsible for any
debts she may contract.
J. A. HALL.
Grants Pase, Josephine Co.
Oregon.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

Volume No. /, and No. 1 of the
Ouray Times, was received at this
office this week. 1t is well edited
newspaper and will receive a good
patronage from the enterprising
citizens of Ouray.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

Kansas recently had three cy-
clones in one day. If this keeps
up the grasshoppers may all be
blown away.-'It is an i'll wind
that blows no good.'
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

The Laborer is still advertising
itself as being the cheapest thing
on earth. When paper takes
legal matter that the law allows
"a cents for at 20 cents, it may not
be cheap affair, but self respect
ought to prevent the continual
advertising of its cheap bid.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
Nesroe. objee. 10 sep,r.,lon.

"K'"e" V"5o0' W 5oP"r"''OHs
The negroes OF Jacksonville, Fla,
are said to be indignant over the pass
ing Of an ordinance in the city council
requiring the separation OF white and
colored people on the street cars. They
threaten boycotting the cars and using
hacks and herdics.-Charleston, Is. C.)
News and Courier.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

THE INDEPENDENT is now the
official paper of Delta and it did
not have to offer bond SO to be,
either.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

The Michigan legislature is
trying to pass a law to electrocute
all children who are hopelessly
feeble-minded. Ifthe law applied
to grown-ups where would the
Michigan Legislature be!-Colo-
rado Springs Telegraph.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

If the St. Louis Fair is to be a
complete hold-up it is well that
the people should know before
hand,
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

The fact that a man who claims
to be Socialist has threatened to
assassinate the president should
in no way reflect on Socialism.
Such people as these are nothing
and have no real political principles
of any kind.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

The strike has been settled in
Denver and our metropolitan
dailies will have to scare up some
thing else.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

It is said that a bible trust has
been formed-it has always taught
MS to "trust."
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY.
Misc.Ilancous Rates.

Resolutions Of respect and coincidence, ob!tu-
aries, ETC., five cents per line for each addi-
nonal line over one inch.
Card of thanks 81 90 for each insertion.
Display advertising rates made known on
application.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
FreckLeS

| x u FRECKLES, SPOTS PMPLES
| andan
andb
methods
SUlTATiON and stnhst assured Write
The Austin Insutc Ct Dcrmatclosy Denves Colo.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
HnIInnd.s Mindmiii.-

Holland has l0.1O0 windmills, each
OF which drains $40 acres OF land, at
an average cost Of one shilling IN acre
q year.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

Lots for sale in all parts Of town.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29

Keep the bowels regular with Ayers
Pills, Just one pill each night.
The Delta independent., 1903-05-29
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
-or rnr-
First National Bank Of Delta

Al Delta, In the State of Colorado nj the close Of
business, April ., 1905
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-05
MACHINE GAN NOT
FLAP ITS WINGS
Propelllng Blades Of Lang
ley's Aerodrome Ruined
at First Trial.
(By Associated Press.)

UNDERWATER. VA September 4-The
prospective launching this afternoon OF
Professor Langley's big aerodrome Was
abandoned at o'clock, after tho port
propeller, revolving about six hundred
times per minute. had wrecked itsclt
among the rods and bars OF the machine.
Both blades of the propeller were torn
In small pieces, and one Of the main
supporting rods OF the airshp was bent
to right angle. Other slight damage
was done.
rho accident was the result OF a change
occurring in some unexplainable manner
in the orbit OF the blades, But for tho
prompt action Of Professor Maney, who
Vas in tho nayigator's car, In shutting on
his engine, the aerodrome might have
been hurled from tho superstructure and
entirely wrecked,
Al the time of the accident the newly
repaired engine was being tested. i
worked much better than 1t did yester'
day, and the accident way very distress
Ing to the experts. who greatly desired
a test either this afternoon or tomorrow
morning. After inspecting the damage
Professor Langley decided to return tc
Washington. The machine may be re-
paired by Monday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-05
MET
AT WEST VIEW
An Interesting Session Hepl
Yesterday-Mrs. Jobson
s%s. President.

The county convention Of the Won,an's
Christian Temperance Union, embracing
officers and delegates from the various
unions in this city and In the county out
side Of the city limits, was hold at West
View. Baptist Church yesterday, and the
occasion was very pleasant one.
I'm the absence from the city OF the
president, Mrs. o.. II. Russell, Miss Mar
garct Crenshaw, vicc-prcsident. presided.
Miss Julia Btckers was elected secretary
pro tenn. Rev. I. M. Mercer, pastor OF the
church, nade graceful speech OF vel
come. which was fittlngly acknowledge
by Mrs. w. NJ. Bickers. q
The reports from the different " and Y
unions were very encouraging. and the
interest manifested in the several topics
discussed was quite marked.
"a Mrs. W. L. Bales sang Tho Holy City
In very sweet manner, Mrs. Perkins
playing the accompaniment superbly, and
a rising vote Of thanks was accorded
both the singer and the accompanied,
while each received many personal assur-
anccs Of high appreciation tor this excel
lent musical treat.
The election OF officers tor tho year re-
suited as follows: S|F NIX
President, Mrs. G. NJ. Jobson., OF Rich.
mond Y; Corresponding Secretary Mrs.
w. NJ. G3ikers, East End w; Recording
Secretary. Mrs. P. L. palmore, Of Fran
ces Willard W;ATreasurer. Mrs. P. 3
Jones, Of 4 olden Rule Y.
4 The5lnvitation from Harmon Y to meet
with them in the next quarterly conyen.
ton was unanimously accepted, and tn
next convention WILL be held at Union
Station Church during the first week IN
December Lunch was served at tho
church.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-05
FAST TINE MADE
AT PROVIDENCE \ !
Worlds Trotting Record for
Geld1ngs is Lowered to
2:O2 Ia.
(By Associated Press.)

PROVIDENCE r, r., Sept, 1.-THE
worlds trottlng record for geldlngs was
to-day lowered by the bay gelding, Major
Demar, to 2:O31- In trial exhibition
against his own record of 2:O+, and the
fourth day Of the grand Circuit meeting
hero was further made memorable by
Dan r. who paced the first heat OF tho
free for-all In 2;0l 3-4 .
Dan went to the quarter In 80 IL SEQ
onds, tho half in :0l 1T and at the three
quarter post his. time was 1;S0 Ia When
within two hundred yards OF the wire
Dan scarcely ed ey oss, oa5 by
creased that distance to half a length,
Wien the time was announced both
horse and driver were cheered repea tedly,
Major Delmar. between two runners.
started out e beas s Gwn On Ff eco
steady, and he forced the runners
time after time to increase their speed,
He Went to tho quarter II 80 IA. e the
half In 50 s-4 and he reached the three,
quarters pole in 1880 ~, finishing strong
in 2:o2-i-5, Summaries; ~ /,
2:24 trot-purse. 81 APPROPRIATENESS won
rst third and r9ufan hea acon and up pEeei
Wilson, s pa tn,rd Ass' s iSs u in
Centriflc Won first and third heats; Annie
May fourth. Merry Master SECOND and
Lord Gentry fifth. Best time; a EEK Ii a -
tree-for-all pace--purse;, st,ot.t' 11n,a
Asfi Y' s.s sssGss aasG sFs
2:l2 trot-purss, $1,000 tunanishesd}};L
Promise first, Vasi esandel, second, Belle
Kuren third. Best Tins a;ll IL \ Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-05
The MINUTE MAN
BEAT M'CHESNEY
Madden's Fine Colt Left the
Crack Of Western Turf
TWO Lengths Behind
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, September 4.-The Minute
Man, a two-year-old, owned BY J. p.
Madden, ran tho fastest mile run IN the
East IN tour or. five years 1t sheopsnead
Bay to-day, Tho game son OF JuYenal'
semper Paratus also beat the great NC.
chesney, the idol OF the West He went
tho distance In 1898 4-6. This race ttself
was a procession. Tho Minute Man jump
Ing away In front. opening up a gap, hold
Ing his advantage to tho end and winning
by two lengths. Summarizes:
First race-last fire and a half furlongs
OF Futurity course-Juvenal Maxim 90 to
/, first, st. Valentine Q2 to y second,
Armenia 60 TO % third. Time. l:07 40.
Second race-one mle-The Minute Man
lS to 81 first A1cChesncy al to 2O) second
THAN 600 to y third. Time, las AS.
Third race-last six and half furiongs
OF Futurity course-Sllver Heels 90 to y
first, Miadi Love GO to y second, Rims
Dove q to y third. No time taken, or-
ing to the fog.
Fourth race-handlcap, ono mile and
Observation-Disclosures al to l0)
first, Duke Of Kendall q osb) second.
Time, 900 3-5.
Fifth race-last i've and a half furlonEs
OF FuturIty course--Hippocrata Is to y
first. Abdell Is to 81 second, Wotan 6 to y
third, Time, LOG 2-6
Sixth race-The Turf Handicap, one
mile and quarter OH turf-Florhar
Queen e to % first, Leader Is to q Sec
ond, Moon Daisy 6 to y third. Tins,
900 3-6.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-05
N. N q, CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Caroline Democratic Committee Think
There Was Fraud.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)

~
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Septembse
4,-The County Democratic Committee Of
Caroline county has declined to issue cor.
tlfcate 10 Judge u. G. Monc,ire, who de-
feated Hon. d. B. Powers, Jr., the pres
ent Incumbent in tho, county primary
election held for the nomination Of q
candidate for tho House of Delegates -
August 2sth. AZ.
Tho committee claims there are charges
Of fraud, Illegal voting and the uss Of
money and whiskcy and d subcommittee
was appointed, consisting Of Or. r. q.
Holiday j.. G. Chandler. W. L. Cobb.
8. C. Pcntross, j. b. Washington and
c. 3. Conway, to investigate all alleged
IRE ularltics and report to tho full com-
mittee on Monday, September 14th which
Is court day.
Of the situation. IL a
Judge r. II. L. Chichester. Judge Of
the County Courts OF Stafford and King
George counties. has boen urged to be-
come the Democratic candidate for the
Legislature for the district composed Of
those two counties, against the present
Incumbent, Hon. M, K. Lowry, who Is a
Republican, and will stand for re-elec-
ton Judge Chichester has tho matter
under consideration and will probably
conclude to make the race.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-05
NORFOLK POLITICS
Col Geo. 9. Cabell Discusses Situation
in Seaside City.

Col. Geo. g. Cabell Discusses Situation
in Seaside City.
Among the arrivals In the city yester-
day was Colonel George c, Cabell. Jr', OF
Norfolk, member OF tho House, and also
chief of the Governors stan, Colonel
cabell has been in Western North Car
dina for a week and is on his way home,
accompanied by Mrs Cabell He VIII not
30 candidate for the House this year,
al least. Asked whom the Democrats OF
Norfolk city would nominate for the
House, he said that he thought that MI
s. S. Lambeth. Jr., who was the candl'
date of the Dey faction two years ago
would he rcnominated, and that the other
candidate would be some well known rep
resenta,iye OF the organized labor inter
ests, When asked whom the rrehy fac
ton would nominate he said that he IN
derstood that they would probably mol
make a fight for the two House seats
but would probably concentrate their ef'
fcrts on the struggle 10 secure control
or the City Democratic Committee, lie
could not speak positively on that point
however.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-05

IA session, at Betlah trcdeli connty, THE
week. t.J. N q StnlllnBs, Of Sa l!sbtiry,
Is mqaasrator' ana ~ larse h''efoahee y
I1heS Salisbury Ahti-shloon. League has
prepared a petition which, Will be present..
Cd ID the hoard OF Aldermen mex week
asking the board to order td IN election e
Voting on saloons orsro saloons for this
ETY. saloon men can ireae'ntly be seer ssn
Situation, which, for them. Is becoming
grave. ~ 4f 5sff5' NJ! j, n ~ . III II "a
Sheriff Julian. Of Rowan county has
i1ilssloners IN full for tho ia xes Of 1902.
The record made Is an esviabie one con.
siderng Nc large increase In taxable
values and the complete settlement which
N. Mayor Boyd Of Salisbury, has return.
ed from an extended trip to q f1ilmbef
Of Northern cities. where ne has been
making q study OF street improvements.
This Investigation was made for tho bene.
fit Of Salisbury, as so. 900 Is to DO spent on
street Improvement here within the 80.
few months. 18l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-05
JOHNNY DEFY SENT ON
His Relatives Want Him Judiclaly Ex-
onerated-kew'Dr Dock,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
x NORFOLK, VA, September 4-Mrs.
Edna Marshall, wife OF Sergeant VIII
liam Marshall, stationed at Fort Monroe,
sues through General Edgar Allan, her
counsel, for. $4,000 damages for injuries
sustained by a fall from car OF the
Newport News and Old Point Railway
Company.
Thlrteen-year.old Johnnie Dey, charged
With the poisoning of his step-mother.
was arraigned for trial again to-day, But
there was no prosecution The relatives
Of tho dead woman are willing to drop
the charges, but the meternal relatives
Of the lad want him judicially exonerated
OF the monstrous charge to which he was
said to have confessed.
Justice Taylor said that the case was
too serious to drop. and he continued 1t
for the attention OF the Commonwealth
attorney.
Work was started to-day on the new
600-foot dry dock, to be i built at this
navy yard, at a cost OF million.