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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20
travelling on the Mississippi
Modernizing of Arrangements An That Needed 10 Make
the River Delightful Winter Highway Ct Travel
to the South

adapted in both winter and summer
travel. 1t would be delightful win
ter highway to New Orleans, Florida
and the West Indies. If the passenger
could command the same facilities af-
forded on the lakes or by the Atlantic
liners. OF course, the lake and ocean
vessels are much larger than is now
practicable on the river. But this is
only another reason for the deepening
of the channel of the Mississippi and
improving 1t generally. When seven
feet was the limit in the shallow
places and ports on the lakes, the pas
senger boats we're small and travel
upon them unattractive. But with a
channel twenty feet or more the pas
senger business has bounded up enor-
mously. because the ships have be-
come swift and literally managed float
ing hotels. Their big dining rooms vie
with the best. Passengers patronize
them or not, as they like, and to an
extent to suit themselves. The Mis-
slssippi will be covered with fine, large
boats some day. but there must be a
waking up before this very desirable
event can happen.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

Can l put up here to-night?" asked
the seedy man who was signing his
name In the hotel register. Yes.
SIR" said the clerk. I'm advance"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

He has been trying to marry for two
or three years and can't get anyone To
have him" "I don't wonder at that.
What woman would want to marry u
man for two or three yeIrs?"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

Mamie-wouldn't you like to join our
crossbow club and learn to shoot? Sadie
Dear me. no. Can't you get rid OF your
cross beaux without shooting therr
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

1T beats aii'' how good cigar you cai
buy for cents y you buy the right brand
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

Try me just once and am sure to
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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

Cinderella was not satisfied. "Oh. fudge!"
she exclaimed. why couldn't you have
changed II into an automobile2'
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

Frecman-Surciy man can say what
he pleases about his own. Henpeck-Not
II its his own mothsr-in-tnw.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

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vili b paid to anyone Who
can disprovs this stAtsDsat-
Because W. l.. Douglas
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he can buy chcapcr and
produce his shoes at .
lower cost than other con.
Germs, which enables him
TO sell shoes for $3.50 and
$500 equal In every
way to tho~c sold else y
where for 81 and $500.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
Silk, Wool and Cotton at one boiling.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

She-Doctor. Is Saueedunk a good place
TO go for rheumatism? Doctor-5ure.
that's where I got mine.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

hat with kimono is, says the Ad-
vertiser, "the outward and visible sign
of certain intellectual inaptitude."
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Stops tho Cough and
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A rmiIc of satisfnction goes with one of
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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-20

kissed rho womanl-What have Won IN
say in your defenseg Tramp-Nothing.
your honor. ! deserve to be punished
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-07
Eolsom Convic.s Captured.

DAviSTILLE. Cal, Aug. flames
Roberts, one of the convicts who es-
capped from Folsom prison, was cap
tured near here without the firing of a
shot. Deputy sheriffs came upon Rob-
erts Unexpectedly at the Hammel
ranch, where he had stopped to apply
for food, posing as Il tramp. When
Roberts was ordered to hold up his
hands there was nothing for him to do
but comply, as he had left his revolver
TUCKED. in a roll of blankets at the edge
of the lawn in front of the Hammel
house. The posse that went with the
Reno bloOdhounds to the Amador coun-
ty border sent word that the dogs had
been unable to pick up the trail of the
four convicts believed to be in that vi
cinity. Albert Seavis, colored, and
Frank Chase, escaped Folsom convicts,
have also been captured neal here.
This leaves nine of the thirteen es-
capped cOnvicts still at large.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-07
Tramps Stab brake man.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Aug. IA ter
rife fight occurred between four
tramps and the crew of Erie freight
train 80, east bound, between Falconer
and Kennedy, during which Jack AL
len, a brakeman of Meadvflle, Pa, was
badly stabbed and of the tramps
fell between the cars of the train and
was cut in two. There was nothing on
the body of the dead man to indicate
who he was except a bunch of keys
and a key check which bore the, name
of Samuel Frey, Excelsior Coal COM
pany, Akron, 0.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-07
MilIiOnaire's Fatal Shot.

SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. T. Conrad
Schroeder, one of the wealthiest con-
tractors and builders in northern Penn
sylvania, shot himself in the head, dy-
ing almost instantly. The shooting oc-
Cured while MI. Schroeder was in his
room, and his family says that the re-
volver exploded while he was chang
Ing it from n pocket to the other. He
was apparently in a happy mood just
previous to the accident. Mr.. Schroe-
der was a delegate to the national con-
vention which nominated Benjamin
Harrison FOR president. He was rated
as q millionaire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-07
LABOR RIOTS IN BRITTANY.
soldiers Ride Down Mobs of Strikers
In L'Orient.

PARIS, Aug. 7.-Serious rioting has
been reported at L'Orient, On the coast
of Brittany, where labor troubles have
been brewing for the past several days.
The rioters assembled in the Place
Alsace-Lorraine and attacked the Mill
tary club over the Grand cafe. They
also stoned and broke shop windows.
The military was called out, but the
rioters put out the street lamps and
erected barbados. The cavalry charg-
ed, and troopers, losing their tempers,
rode down the mob, striking the riot
prs with the fiat of their swords.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-07
DIVIDENDS.
First National Bank of Perth Amboy N. ]

An annual dividend l. of three per cent r. q per
share has been declared by the Board of Direc-
tors of the First National Bank of Perth Amboy
N. j., payab e September list, to stockholders of
record at close of business August Goth, 1908.
books will be closed from August Goth
to September 1st, 1903, inclusive.
HARRY CONARD. Cashier,
S177-7-31-2t-e' o. W. to 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-07
General GfIlesp.e.s Promotion

WASHINGTON. Aug. Z. - General
Gillespie. chief of engineers. will be
designated president of the board of
ordnance and fertilization on the re-
tirement of General Miles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-07
MADAM RIVELY.

81 Smith St., Cor. High, Pierce&Watson Bdg
Hair Dressing, Shampooing, Scalp treatment
corn treatment Manicuring and Massage
Skillfully done for Ladies at reasonable prices.
Also scalp treatment Manicuring and corn
treatment for gentlemen. Out of town engage
ments by appointments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-07

DO YOU WANT a carpenter to do
your job work? Send for Fl. P. Nell
son, 282 Smith street. Gall at barber
shop. 3O44-7 -10-3mo-a
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
FIRE gOMPANYS DANCE.
A Delightful Affair Given BY
The Rescue Hose
Company.

The members of the Rescue Hose
Company, whose home is located ON
West street. gave their annual hop
last night at the Assembly Rooms
The event was great success and was
largely attended Music was furnish.
ed by a portion Of the Naval Academy
orchestra and dancing continued until
the early hours of morning. Every
body thoroughly enjoyed the hop.
which was most creditable affair.
Much credit for the success of the
dance is due TO the following commit
tee, who had it in charge: W, Il.
Basil, chairman; John Weaver, Jacob
Weaver, A. H. Basil, H. Beall. The
program contained twenty dances,
about evenly divided among the
waltz, two-step and lanciers. The
floor was in excellent condition.
The dance programs were unique
and beautiful They represented on
the outer cover the handsomely illum-
iuated scene of brave fireman resou-
ing little child from a burning build
ing, on which the hose was playing
and other firemen were attempting TO
save. In circle of laurel leaves reel
was represented ON the other page OF
the outer cover, and also iireman's
cap, ax, lantern and nozzle. The pro-
gram was a pretty souvenir.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
LOVERS LAM. .
Clyde Fifch's Play Scores a
Pleasing Hit at The
Colonial.

Clyde Fitch's amusing comedy
sketch Lovers Lane, was produced
last night a the Colonial Theatre, and
those who failed to attend missed very
creditable performance. if any staid
away for fear of inadequate heating
arrangements they did so without good
reason, as the house was quite comfor-
table. The cold blast that has hereto.
fore filled the auditorium with chill
as soon as the curtain was raised was
conspicuously absent owing to the
fact that Mr.. Hollebaugh, the mana
ger, despite the most annoying Difficult
ties and exasperating, though unavoid-
able delays, has had the heating appa-
ratus installed ON the stage aud in the
dressing rooms.
Aside from the fact that Lovers
Lane" is from the pen of the most
popular American playwright of the day
the play came here with the stamp of
approval of numerous metropolitan
engagements. This, in itself. does not
necessarily carry much weight with
Annapolitan audiences who have ac-
quired the proud distinction of being
able to jugde of theatrical perform
ances without extraneous aid. The re-
ception accorded the production last
night, however, served to confirm the
good opinions that had reached here
in advance.
Lovers Lane tells the story of n
well-to-do philanthropic country par
son, who, on account of his up-to- date
views and failure to appreciate the
matrimonial possibilities of his posi-
tion, incurs the strenuous hostility of
the women members of his congrega-
tion. This theme, aided by the newt
able making episodes, furnishes
material for a number of cleverly ex-
ecuted situations and for the introduc-
tion of several vivid characteriza-
tions of social life in a typical New
England village.
The company contained several
very capable persons. An especial
word of eommendation must be said
for Mr.. W. +. Haddock, who enacted
the congenial role of the kind-hearted
minister with much tact and feeling.
The play required the casting of a
number of Juveniles for responsible
speaking parts, all of which were well
taken care of. Our budding local tai
ent was effectively drawn upon, also,
in order to supply scholars for the vii
lage school. The production was well
mounted and scored decided hit.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
Physicians Elected To Hospital
Medical Staff.

At special meeting of the Board OF
Managers of the Annapolis Emer-
gency Hospital Association, held yes
terday afternoon, the following ply
sicians were elected to the hospital
Medical Staff DIR. George Wells, Dr.
Charles B. Henkel, Dr. Louis B.
Henkel.
This was the first meeting of the
new Board of Lady Managers, all of
whom were present except Miss Kate
Randall and Mrs. George K. Merrill,
both of whom are out of the city.
The members of the board present
were Mrs w. H. Burns, Mrs. hewitt
Steele, Mrs. George L. Feldmeyer,
Mrs. George A. Miller, Mrs. ]. @.
Cresap, Mrs. ]. w. Martin Miss Kath-
crime Andrews, Mrs. George A. Mer-
riam and Mrs. James d. Murray.
The election of the additional physi-
clans to the staff was in accordance
with the amendment TO the Constitu-
tion adopted at the annual meeting
the night previous, which provides
that the Medical Staff shall be elected
by the Board of Managers and resigna-
tions in the staff shall be presented to
them. All the physicians on the staff
have been notified of the new members
elected to that body.
On account of full board not being
present the meeting was adjourned
until next Thursday, the 18th, when
the eelction of officers will be held.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
Successful Operation.

Kendall, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William I. Barber, who was
successfully operated upon recently
by DIR. Charles B. Henkel, of this
city, has been discharged from the
Doctors treatment and the child S
parents are delighted with the success
of the operation, which was danger
ous and difficult one but was perform
ed at home and not out of the city, as
suggested by other physicians. The
child was born with tumor over his
left eye and shortly after birth a Sc
cond growth appeared. Both the
tumors were successfully removed and
the little fellow is doing well. Mr..
and Mrs Barber realize it ~is not al
ways necessary to have a surgical
operation performed away from home
while there are skillful surgeons in
this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09

Active preparations are going on in
this county for the Rayner meeting to
be held here in the Court House on
the morning of Tuesday, December 10.
Mr.. Rayner will arrive here on the
day of the meeting and will be met at
the depot by the committee in charge
of the meeting, and will be escorted
with band of music to the Court
House, where he will address the
Democrats of the county. His friends
will join in the procession for the
depot, and will make the escort a tri-
umphal march to the Court. House
After Mr.. Rayner's speech several
leading Democrats will address the
meeting, including Mr.. E. O. CAN'T,
the newly elected States Attorney
of the county. Each district will be
called upon to stRte the sentiment of
their section on the Senatorial Ques-
tion. The Senator and Delegates elect
ed from Anne Arundel county are in
vited to attend the meeting. Other ac-
tion may be taken at this meeting to
give further voice to the sentiments
of the democracy on the question Of
United States Senator.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
MURDOCH STRANGE CONTEST
The Court Decides In Favor of
Mr.. Strange, Present
Incumbent.
Mr.. MURDOCH WILL TAKE An APPEAL.

Judge Thomas delivered an opin-
ion today in the Circuit Court for
Anne Arundel County in the case of
James II. Murdock against Robert L.
Strange, which involves the right
of the contestant to occupy the office
of market master of Annapolis and
which was recently argued before him
in Carroll county. The decision OF
the Court was III line with that recent
ly delivered in the case of Louis s.
Clayton against the City of Annapo-
lis and upheld the title of Mr.. Strange,
who was elected with the other pre-
sent incumbents in city positions by a
vote Of four TO three, one blank being
cast.
Judge Thomas said, in delivering
the decision, that the case of Mr.
Clayton disposed of the effect of a
blank ballot and of the effect of not
filing the bond within ten days after
the election. There remained only
the question of the custom or usage
which counsel claimed had been set
up in the Annapolis City Council of
treating blank paper as ballot. The
Court held that inasmuch as the elec-
tion was a duty imposed by law, the
caster of the blank ballot was engag-
ed in an effort to evade the duty that
the law imposed upon him and that
il was not within the power of the
Council to pass rule or TO establish
usage which would give effect TO il.
The law imposes the duty of election
upon the members of the Council and
will not allow member to fail in
his duty and then have his action be
effective to overcome the performance
Of the duty which the law imposes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
A Book For Sportsmen.

Sportsmen will be. particularly in
terested in the November number of
"Book of the Royal Blue" issued by
the Passenger Department of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, as it con-
tains the game laws of Maryland,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Vir-
ginia, together with much information
concerning the good hunting grounds,
and the kind of game most abundant
in those States. This number is most
appropriate for November, opening
with a beautiful poem entitled ma
ture's Respite, by Henry Edward
Warner, President of the American
Press Humorists. In this, Mr.. War
ner steps far beyond the daily grind of
jingle of Lighter vein and has COM
posed masterpiece. A full page IL
lustration accompanies the poem. An
other of the series of interesting
Worlds Fair articles describes the
Midway" which is to be known as
1.-THE Pike" illustrated descriptions
of Winchester, Va, GAINESVILLE, o.,
and Blennerhassett's Islands, bring
out the historical features of the
magazine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
Hicks 1904 Almanac.

The Rev. Irl II. Hicks almanac for
1904 is now ready. Ii will be mailed
TO any address for thirty cents. II is
surprising how such an elegant, costly
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No family or person is prepared TO
study the heavens, or the storms and
weather in 1904, without this Won
derful Hicks almanac and Prof. Hicks
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Both are sent for only $l.00. a year,
"Word And Works. is among the
best American magazines. Like tho
Hicks almanac, it is too we'll known
to need further commendation. Few
men have labored more faithfully for
the public good or found warmer
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orders to "Word And Works Publish
ing Company, 220i Locust street, St.
Louis, Mo.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
St. Mary's Bay Council Elect
Officers.

st. Mary's Bay Council No. 175.
Catholic Benevolent Legion, held an
important meeting last night at St.
Mary's Hall, at which the annual
elect on of officers was held. The fol-
lowing were elected to serve for the
ensuing year: James Lyons, Jr.,
president; Francis Wiegard, vice.
president; John Frank, orator; r.
Clausen, secretary; J. Zeller, collec-
tor; John B. Flood, treasurer; An
thony Davis, marshal; Joseph Nc
Graw, inside guard; John Bently, out
side guard. The following members
were also elected trustees: Joseph
Dunn, John B. Flood, Francis VIE
gard. Mr.. John B. Flood was elected
to represent the local Council at the
State Council, and Mr.. James Lyons,
Jr., as alternate. Besides the elec-
tion of officers other routine business
was transacted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09

Word was received here today that,
in consequence of the persistent re-
ports that the Colombian Government
has despatched troops overland from
Cartagena to attempt to reconquer
Panama, detachment of marines was
landed yesterday from the Dixie, fully
armed and equipped They proceeded
by train to Culebra, where they went
il to camp to guard the railway and
canal. Further forces will be landed
for the same purpose. The marines
have taken up strategic positions along
the line Of the railway.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
Maryland History.

Commissioner Toadvin, of the Land
Office, has begun work that, whom
concluded, will be of importance TO
Investigators of the history of Mary.
land, especially in its genealogical
annals. This work is the indexing of
the names of all persons found in the
records of the old Court of Chancery
ITO volumes, beginning with 1868
and ending with 1851, when the Court
Of Chancery was abolished These
records are the treasury houses of
Maryland's genealogical lore. The
cases throw light on the history of
Maryland families. The indexing
will be in two forms-by card and by
book,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
Sixty Jackies Desert.

Word was received here today that
sixty of the jackies of the training
ship Buffalo, which arrived at New
York from Norfolk on Monday and is
now in the navy yard at Brooklyn,
failed to report for duty at the ship
yesterday. They had got shore leave
soon after the ship was docked. The
poor quality of the food given while at
sea is said to be the primary cause of
the disappearance of the men, whose
shipmates say they will not report,
having decided to desert before the
ship reached port.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
THOSE WHO COME AND CO. AND
THEIR FRIENDS
What is Going on in The Social World
Around You-Brief Items Of Gem
eral Interest to You and
Your Friends,

Your Friends.
Miss Nan Owen is visiting Baltimore
friends.
Mrs. Samuel Brooke gave the first of
her Tuesday receptions yesterday.
Mrs. George Quaid and Mrs. Howard
Green paid visit to Baltimore today.
DIR. Martin M. Smith. of New York.
is visiting his parents in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Burns went
to Baltimore today.
Mrs. w. -. Brownson returned this
afternoon from Washington.
Captain Willard II. Brownson, Super
intendent of the Naval Academy, went
to Washington today.
Mr.. Harold Scarborough. of the Balti-
more NesOs. has been visiting friends
here.
Lieut.. w. o. Hume has been detached
from the Naval Academy and ordered to
Washington.
Mrs. ]. w. Wilmer. wife OF Prof. Viii
mer, is spending a few days in Wash
ington.
MISS NCDd lsOCkWCOO 10 SpCHOiHk a
lew days with kliss Adele Randall. Miss
Lockwood will locate here for the winter.
Mrs. Brownson, wife OF the Superin-
tendent of the Naval Academy, received
callers this afternoon.
Mrs. Badger, wife Of Commander C..
|. Badger, Commandant Of Midshipmen,
was "at home" this afternoon at 50 Up
shur Row. Naval Academy.
Mr.. J.. Breitenbach. OF New York, is
being entertained by Mr.. Martin M.
Smith, Main street
Miss Fanny Greanor. Of Mount Stew
art" South River. left for Baltimore to-
day.
Among those who attended the per-
Torrance at the Lyric, Baltimore. last
night were the following Annapolitans !:
Mrs. P. X. Parlett. who has been sick
with tonsiltis and who has been under
the care OF DIR. Wells. her physician, is
reported to be much improved this morn
ing.
Governor John Walter Smith, Col. A.
D. Foster and Mr.. ]. p. Moore will leave
baltimore this evening on Chesapeake
Line Steamer Tor Norfolk, Va.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
Storm Warning.

The following storm warning was
received mere this afternoon by the To-
cal displayman for the benefit of ma
riners and others:
Northeast storm warning at i p m.
-Breakwater, Ready Island, Fort Nor
ris, Cape May, Atlantic City, Phila-
delphia, Sandy Hook, New York.
Storm off the Virginia coast, moving
with increasing intensity with brisk
to high northerly winds on the Middle
Atlantic coast this afternoon and
tonight
CARRIOTT.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-09
To Beautify The Ladies.

Mrs. A. v. Hokpins, representing
Egan's Facial Massage, of Martins
burg, West Virginia, will visit An
napolis three times week for the pur-
pose of giving treatment in massage Of
the face, bust or entire body. Mrs.
Hopkins is a professional masseuse
and her treatment is highly recon-
mended. Facial massage removes pim-
pies, blackheads and tan and beautifies
the complexion. For particulars SOC
ad. in another column.