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The Delta independent., 1903-12-04

not appear to be any forfeiture clause
inserted 10 connection with the time
specified for the building OF the plant
it would seem that there would be no
way to compel this-these lights are
not supposed to be given, as matter OF
course. until the plant is constructed
II there is no clause to compel neither
the building or operation OF the plant
when will the lights be produced'
In answering this question last week
Mr.. Whitelaw stated that this could be
changed by the city council, after the
franchise had been passed, il they so
desired. The taxpayers have no right
to expect this-the franchise, as pre-
sented, is the only legal proposition sub
mitted to the people and tine city coun-
Gil would certainly be very presumptu
GUS to make any radical changes after
it had been ratified by the votes OF ma
'oriiy OF the taxpayers
In the event that this franchise is
granted Mr.. Whitelaw would be in
position to almost dictate his own terms
for the purchase OF the present electric
light plant, and thereby make some
more ''easy money"
In taking this plant together with the
old franchise. the present plant could
be operated for years, and il it is as il,
seems, the power could. at the same
time. be held Tor speculative purposes
until the town would be compelled to
buy it back, from force OF circumsta uces
| 1t may be that none OF these things
will ever be done but when the word
ing OF the franchise is noted all these
| things seem possible.
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04

The coal strikes in the northern part
OF the state have been settled and about
800 miners went to work Monday morn
ing.
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04

A. W. CARR
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04
Anent Franchises.

Hotehkiss Press.
Much care should be used in the pro-
position OF bestowing city franchise.
1t should be carefully considered aud
possible contingencies should be
weighed. Delta lie up against little
project b, which a man is seeking TO
make the whole town dance to his mus
ic. When Delta 6rst proposed new and
better waterworke a mao down there
buys the only available water supply for
t3.5oC. Then be turns around and Of
fers it to the city for 1900 with the ex-
ception OF the water power which shall
remain 10 him. This scheme was too
raw for the people so the man reduces
the power right to aperiod OF twenty
years at q nominal rental aud demands
tbas-the town give him an electric iighi
franchise. with no strings 90 II. for the
period OF the lease. The citizens will
vote on il next month.
Nov when Delta was a shame and a
byword among progressive towns two
gentlemen put in light plant there at
cost OF shout $4,000 and are and haye
been furnishing satisfactory light at a
email price. They demonstrated the
proposition and now, that they were
correct, this other man demands that
the town shall betray the men who came
to her assistance in the time of her
shame. and help him throw them out OF
business.
And the question is up to the people
to decide. We wonder il their moral
eense will allow the scheme.
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04
For Spring Of 1904.

am now prepared to take orders for
all kinds OF ornamental shrubbery such
as ever blooming roses, elm bing roses
blue, purple and white lilacs, climbing
honeysuckle. hardy varieties, large
Towering Japanese SNOWFALL, new large
double carnations, all colors. splendid
plants cheap.
600o extra fiue rooted Elberta and
Triumph peach trees. Best stock ever
offered for sale.
a fine stock OF cherry trees and few
Shropshire Damson plums ard all OF the
standard apples, small fruits and grape
vines.
Large lot OF Seeding black walnut at
$3.50 per hundred.
A. W. CARR
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04
Game Warden has Trouble.

| GRAND JUNCTION. Colo. Nov. %
Especial. Thomas G. Higgins, deputy
game warden for this district. received
word several days ago that two brothers
named Campbell, who live at Meadows,
in the Plateau district OF Mesa county.
had in their possession young deer
which they had taken alive. Upon re-
porting the matter to the state game
and fish commissioner. Higgins was or
dered to get the fawn from the young
men.
Higgins got the deer last Friday and
Was bringing it toward Grand Junction.
When passing through Collbran he was
stopped by a number OF the friends OF
the Campbells, who tried to intimidate
him, and he had gotten but a short dis
tsnce out OF the town when his wagon
broke down and he discovered that the
men who stopped him had removed the
nuts and washers from the hubs.
While trying to repair the damage
trumped up charge OF illegally having
game in his possession was sworn out
against him and he was taken to Coll
bran, tried and tined s467o. which he
refused to pay. He was ordered CON-
miited to Jail. brought to Grand juno
ton aud here plsced in the county jail.
Mr.. Higgins has wired Commissioner
Woodward OF the affair and says that
be will make things hot for those who
swore to the charge against him.-Den-
yer Republican.
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04
More Lights for the Town.

The city council while in session Mon
day night. in response to a petition OF
residents on Garnet mesa ordered the
placing Of four lights on the mesa and
one at the foot OF the hill on Third and
Howard street. By the request OF
Alderman McGrew another one was
ordered placed at the junction Of Colum-
bia and Third street. This viii make an
additional six lights more than at
present,
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04

The Tom Boy mine, at Telluride has
resumed operations and are increasing
their output daily.
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04

Indications are very favorable for
peaceful settlement OF the coal strike in
the Southern part OF the state.
The Delta independent., 1903-12-04
Aa.er.i.edL.,te A List.

List OF letters remaining uncalled for
in Delta postofkce December 4. 1908.
Mrs. Elsie Boyer w. F. Csdsell
D. Filirh Miss Helen Plunkett
Frank Remington w. II. Smith
Mrs. Mollie Suodgrass
c. B. CHRYsLER, p. NJ.
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Flynn's Business College, 9Th and Z.
Business. shorthand. typewriting-s25 a yr
advertisement.
Funeral of Miss Luella WilIett

The late Miss Luella Willett of Tenley-
town, having been an active member OF
both st. Adams Parish Church and Silver
Star Lodge of Good TemplaGs, these or
CARNATIONS united yesterday In the funeral
services over her remains. The Good
Templar rites were observed at the late
home of the deceased the officers of the
lodge, in regalia. encircling the casket and
reciting their impressive service in the
midst of flower work of many designs and
colors. One lettered flower piece was from
the Friendly Girls Society of st. AL
bans. in which Miss Willett was promi-
nent
The service included the song, Shall We
Meet Beyond the River?" Grand Templar
s. w. Russell officiated as chief tempIar
Past Grand Templar A. E. Shoemaker as
chaplain. Chief Templar Finney as past
chief templar and Past Chief Templar
William Payne as marshal.
The rector of st. Adams followed the
Good Templar service with prayer, and the
regular burial service of the Episcopal
church was conducted at St. Adams
Chapel. near Cleveland Park, in the pres
ence of large congregation. Interment
was made at the Congressional cemetery.
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Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that j.
A. Brown is hereby appointed superintend-
emit of construction of the manual training
school at 18th and G streets southeast, at a
compensation of 81 per day, to take effect
when he is assigned to duty; compensation
payable from appropriation for said build
ing.
That H. C. Kegan. inspector Of cast iron
water pipe. is directed to proceed from An
niston. Ala, to Holyoke, Mass, on compile
ton of his duties inspecting cast iron pipe
being manufactured for the water depart
ment al Admission. Ala.
That the time for the completion of con-
tract No. 31S7, with Burgess & Parsons
for constructing an addition to the Cranch
School building is hereby extended to Octo-
Der 10, 1903 without penalty or cost of In
spection; delay not being due to fault of
contractors.
That sewer be constructed in Huron street
crossing 10th street, at an estimated cost of
1928, chargeable to the appropriation for
suburban sewers, 1904.
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THE HIGH SCHOOLS
Schedule Of Opening Exercises Promu1-
gated by Bond Of EDUCATION.

BaCeO Dy l0o8A0 OK G0Qc8I1Ous
The board Of education announces that
the public high schools will open Monday,
September n. 8 at am. In order to facili-
tate the organization Of the schools the
following schedule has been promulgated:
All pupils in advanced classes will report
ing conditions" to remove will be exam
ined at their several schools also at 8 am.
At the same hour all persons from outside
schools desiring to enter the advanced
classes of the high schools will be exam
ined at the Central High School.
All pupils entering the high schools from
the eighth grades will report at their sew
eral schools for enrolment at II am.
Tuesday, September %, at 9 am. an ex-
animation for entrance to the several white
School. will be held at the Central High
School, Tth and o streets northwest. All
candidates for this examination must con-
fer with the director Of the high schools
at his office in the Central High School, on
or before Monday. September q.
At the same hour like examination for
entrance to the M Street High School will
be held i nthe building All candidates
must confer with the principal of that
school on or before Monday September Il.
No pupils who have been attending the
graded schools Of the city will be permitted
to take these examinations without writ
ten order from the superintendent OF
schools
Teachers meetings in the several high
10, as follows: Central High School. =
pm; Eastern High School, 8 pm; West
ern High School, 3 pm. Business High
School, pm; M Street High School, p. m.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

Milton Goldstein, a three year-old child,
whose parents reside at 1I151a 9TH street
northwest, was struck by street car while
playing on the street in front of his home
about O'Clock last night. Fortunately the
little one was caught in the fender of the
car and escaped serious injury, but sus-
tained several slight cuts the head
which were dressed at Freedmans Hospital.
Brightwood Tent. No. s. X. o. T NJ, held
its regular meeting Tuesday evening last
at which time Capt. Frank r. Conner was
presented with handsome gold watch, the
gift of the officers and members of the tent,
for his valuable services as degree master
The gift was accepted by him in well-chosen
words. A hearty welcome was given Cap
tain Conner by State Commander Gall and
others.
Miss Mary Crampshire of 1902 I street
northwest. who is about eighty years old,
and formerly one of the citys best and
most fashionable dressmakers, having re-
sided in the house named for more than
forty years, met with a severe accident
yesterday by falling down stairs. and was
taken. IN an insensible condition, to the
Emergency Hospital, where she lies in a
very critical and pitiable condition.
One of four horses attached to wagon
belonging to S. s. Daish & Son stepped on
an insecurity fastened trap near the corner
of l4th street and New York avenue north
west yesterday afternoon. The horse
backed down into the sewer. where 1t re-
manned until 1t was hoisted by a derrick
which had to be brought TO the scene of the
accident. The animal was uninjured.
The bodies of Herbert Denham and his
wife were taken from the vault at Congress
eional cemetery yesterday afternoon and
inferred. The bodies were buried in dou-
BILE grave, the service of the Episcopal
Church being conducted by Rev. DIR. by
sert of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
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Twas a Dose of Bay Rum.

Ella Jones, a nneteen-year-old colored
girl who lives with her parents at No.
Shepherds alley. became angered at her
mother about midnight last night 1t is said
and announced her intention of ending her
own life. IN take a dose of carbolic
acid" she declared, pointing toward bot
tie on a shelf Selling the bottle the girl
removed the cork. placed the bottle to her
lips and drank freely of the contents. The
mother notified the police of the second pre-
cinct, who removed her to the Homeopathic
Hospital. where the physicians found that
she had not taken carbolic acid, but dose
of bay rum. She returned to her home
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INSPECTION of Elevator Cables.

Mr.. w. H. Moody. Secretary Of the Navy,
has written to the Commissioners saying
the department will gladly afford the Dis
trict building department opportunity for
the observation of the wearing qualities Of
the different types of wire cable used on the
elevators of the Mills building at nth and
Pennsylvania avenue. This building has
been leased as an annex to the Navy De-
partment. Secretary Moody states that
Captain Baird, superintendent of the build
ing, says the different types of cable are
used on different types of elevators. one a
passenger, which runs faster and makes
more trips than the other. freight lift. The
wear on the cables is therefore not equal
The inspector of elevators will confer with
Captain Baird in connection with making
the proposed inspection
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YorfOlk & Washington
Y Steamboat Company.
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT co.

The WEEMS STEAMBOAT co.
Spring Schedule-in Eject March 10, 1904.
Steamers Calvert and Potomac will leave 7th e
pm. for River Landings and Baltimore. arriving
In Baltimore early Tuesday: Thursday and satuf.
day MORNINGS Returning. VIII leave Pier No. 8
Light ST.. baltimore. every Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday at pm. arriving in Washington early
Monday. Thursday and Saturday mornings. Accom-
modations for passengers unsurpassed. Baltimore,
river freight must be prepaid. STEPHENSON q
BRO. Agents. Telephone Main 746. nh12 tf-12
e. s. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINZ GO.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday and Wednesday at pm. for Colonial
Beach, Colton's and intermediate landings, and
landings in Wicom1co river and Nomini and Lower
Ma chodoc creeks, Va. Saturdays at an for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landinga and
Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton's Curriomau and
landings In Eomini creek.
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at am. fos
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON, d. O., TO GLYMONT, Nd.
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDALL-Daiiy, ex.
cept Sunday, am. Returning about 4:30 pm.
Passenger accommoda lions first class. Freight 70.
ceived until within a half hour of sailing.
e. S. RANDALL, Manager. phone 1765 GEO.
o. CARPINTER. General Agent. Washington.
phone 1765. VIM. NJ. REARDON. Agent. Alex.
andra. phone 90. au3-tf-22
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Chesapeake Beach Ry.
Trains leave going 10:45 a.m 2:3o and $40.
Returning, leave the beach 1, 2:20 and pm
Baltimore and Ohio X. r.

Leave Washington New Jersey ave. and @ st.
Chicago and Northwest, oil: m, 1920 pm
Cincinnati, St. Louis and Louisville, 1905 m,
s4:I6 pm. sl:10 night.
Pittsburg and Cleveland. '11:O0 am. 's:45 pm.
Au Columbus and Wheeling. 1920 pm.
Winchester, ts:35 am. t4:15. 1880. t6:2o pm.
Lnr r.yno,,s i7so. $3.50. t12oo noon, $3.50 p.m
Frederick, 1885. S9:l5. f1l:0o an. tI:l5. f4:3O.
t620 pm. .,o.ox and +s.ao
"a .S9 1890, s10:i5. t11:30 pm
I.Gsi,tbersburE and way points, f8:35. 1918 am.
.,SsO sI:lb 1890, f4:30, $500, 1880 f7:0a
i1530 s1e:15 t11:30 pm.
oo.h;ngton junction and way points, fss5 sa.1.
M. Si:i5. t4:so. $3.50 Pm:
- :ao' $500, 1880, 1896. 1900, 1850. 1000,
aoC 100. 4:S0 4:40. 1900, x6:2O x6:oo. e:30
9S0 1900, x10:00 I'll 80, 11:35 pm. Sundays
Zoo x7:OO. T:2O, $3.50, 1900 am, II :OO 1916
100 1850 1890. $50. $3.50. $500. xI0:0O.
x1i'oo' ROYAL BLUE LINE
All trains Illuminated with Pfntsch light.
1.1timore philadelphia, New York. Boston ana
az East S:0O 1900 (Diner), 1890 lBuret). $500
Diner), 1000 DineEl an. .i;oo }Dinerl $500
op Atlantic City. 200. tlo'oo am. tI:oo. $500
Daily. Except Sunday. Sunday only.
Express trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels aad
ticket ofices, 61e Pennsylvania ave. NV, New
York ave- and 18th st., and at station.
8. B. HEGE. District Passenger Agent.
D. q. MARTIN. Manager Passenger Trafnc.
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The Good Tefhplars.

The regular meeting of Faith Lodge. No.
IA. 1. o. G.. T. IN Odd Fellows Hall on 3lst
street. was held Tuesday evening. Grand
Templar Russell presided and Miss May
Smith. pianist. led In the service of song
The social session was followed with pro-
gram arranged by Mrs. Dugan. which in
Guided readings by Mrs. Belt and Miss May
Smith, a song by Mr.. Keene of Silver Star
Lodge and addresses by Mr.. w. Payne and
J. S. Blackboard of the same lodge. Consid-
Grafton was given in open meeting to an
invitation from an agent of an evangelist
temperance society. holding tent meetings.
to cooperate with that movement in
Georgetown. The proposition was accept
ed and arrangements made for combining
the workers in Good Templar and church
circles in a common cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Virginia Harmed at the Columbia.

The advance sale for Virginia Harned's
engagement at the Columbia Theater next
week when she presents the new play
written by L. IL. Sothern. the eminent &C
tor, began this morning. The demand was
unusually large. Marked interest centers in
Mr. Sothern's play. He is not only one of
the great actors of the present day. but he
is a literary gentleman of recognized abili-
ty In fact. Mr.. Sothern is brilliant writer
and capable of creating q play that must
of necessity attract great attention. The
production will be under his personal di-
rection. The company supporting Miss
Harmed is a strong one. Miss Harmed S
opening promises to be one of the most i'm
portant theatrical events Of the forthcom-
ing season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
New Church in Prospect,

The officers of the Walker Memorial Bap-
fist Church, Madison street between 14th
and 18th streets northwest. have purchased
lot on 18th street between U and streets
northwest. where they will build a chapel
81 feet front by 10 feet deep. There will be
side entrance to the rear room, the latter
to be a lecture or Sunday school room. The
main auditorium will face on 18th street
northwest. with tower and three DOORS
Rev E. b. Gordon. the pastor, has been
working In cooperation with the trustees
In arranging the plans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Clerks Association Meeting

The Clerks Mutual Benefit and Protective
Ass ociation, an organization consisting of
mercantile clerks, which was organized in
the year 1885. and Incorporated October /,
1885, held a meeting the 18th instant The
election of officers last night resulted as
follows: James Jirdinston, president; E. K.
Plant, first vice president; c. w. Hummer,
second vice president; l.. Leo Kolb, third
vice president; Howard G. Fisher financial
secretary; Lou ]. Silverman, recording sec
rotary; Ferd. Breslau, treasurer; j. H. Hen
nafe, warden; Maurice d. Rosenberg, attor-
ney and counsellor; DR.. c. A. Weaver, med
zeal examiner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
ArrEanrs SUICIDE.
Patient Of st. Elizabeth's Hospital
Tries to Hang Himself.

Edward Toomy. sixty-seven years Of age.
a patient at st. Elizabeths Hospital for the
Insane. attempted to end his life by hang
ing himself while in q cell at the first pre-
cinct police station about 1 o'clock this
morning. Tho man had been ON parole
from the institution and last night he called
at the station house and asked that he be
held there and the officials notified Of his
whereabouts. He was placed in q cell, and
about 1 o'clock this morning Policeman
Shepperd went to the corridor to give a
prisoner some water, when he noticed
Toomy hanging down in front of the door.
One end of his suspenders was fastened
about his neck, while the other end was
attached to the top of the door. He was
cut down from his perilous position and
recovered in a few minutes, 1t not being
necessary to call in a physician to attend
him.
A short time later an attendant came for
the man and he was taken back to the In
stitution.
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Cedar Point Buoy Missing.

Capt Jas. H. Barker of the steamer Har-
ry Randall reports the red spar buoy on
the outside of Lower Cedar Point bar miss
ing for the past week or ten days, and the
loss of the buoy has been reported to the
that 1t may be replaced as soon as possible.
This buoy is an important one to :he
steamboats, that have to land at Lower
Cedar Point wharf at night. as the bar 1t
marks projects far out into the river, and Ia
dangerous. Capt. Barker has had the spot
occupied by the buoy marked by brush
until the spar buoy is replaced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 a. m. and 2:3o pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe ana
Norfolk at 6:30 pm.
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and Canai
streets for Great Falls at $50 am
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont ana
intermediate landings at o am.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at 10:45 am, 2:30 and $50
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Defendants Not Restrained.

In the Knights of Labor case of Simon
Burns and others against John w. Hayes
and others. In which the court has dis
solved the temporary restraining order
granted June q last. at the instance of the
complainants. Justice Pritchard took the
view that the defendants should not be re-
strained from handling the property In
volved pending the hearing Of the case on
its merits at the October term OF court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Moses September Furniture Sale.
The furniture event Of the year-Advt.
Reunion and Retention.

A reunion and reception was given by the
officers and members of the Virginia avenue
Baptist Church, corner H and LIST streets
southwest. in honor Of their pastor. Rev.
Alexander Willbank. at the church last
night. The pastor will attend the national
Baptist convention, U. g. A., which will be
held in Philadelphia, beginning 10th and
ending 10Th instants.
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General Passenger Agent
SOUTHERN RAHLW AY.

Schedule effective June q, 1903.
Trains leave from Pennsylvania Station.
7:sO am. Daily. Local for Harrisonburg. War.
renton, Danville and way stations.
tied First-class coaches and dra wing room sleeper
to Jacksonville Fla. Dining service.
1l:I5 am. Daily. United States Fast Mail.
First-class coaches and drawing groom sleeper to
New Orleans. Dining car service
A:01 pm. Week Days Local for Harrisonburs
and way stations Manassas branch.
1:s0 pm. Daily. Local for Warrenton and Char
800 pm. Daily New York and Atlanta Ex-
press. First-class coach and sleeper TO Atlantis.
Eondays Wednesdays and Fridays, Sunset Route.
Tourists' sleeper Washington to San Francisco.
Pullman buffet service.
$50 pm Daily. New York and Memphis Linn
tied VIA sss sS
Memphis; sleeper to New Orleans. Dining car
io.ss %. M Daily. Washington and Southwestern
Limited. All Pullman train club and observation
aars To Atlanta and Macon; sleepers to Augusta
Nashville, Atlanta, Macon. Memphis, New Orleans.
DINING TRAINS on BLUEMoNT BRANCH
Leave washington $40 an; loo pm. 4:s5
latter for Leesburg only. Sunday trains for Hue
mont e:O1 H., 9:1O am, 625 pm.
Through trains for the South arrive Washington
8:42 an, 6:52 an, 9:45 Am. 300 pm, S:l5
rpisonburs, iI:s5 am. week days and e:O5 pm.
daily From Charlottesville. S:2s and 9:O5
pm daily.
formation can be had at ticket Offices. 7o5 18th
Station Baggage checked through from hotels and
Phone ie4o P; R: r; Cab Service.
g. H ACR RERTcG General ssnl! Map pager.
r BROWN. General Agent