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The Delta independent., 1905-12-08

was a United States senator the
court was unable 70 either collect
his fine or to p.:, lin in jail on
account of congress converting
on the following Monday. 1t
remains to be seen what the
people will do with his case next
November.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08

The North Fork Times is res
ponsible for the statement that q
Ben Davis apple, while being
cooked recently in that section,
exploded and struck a lady in the
eye, almost causing the loss Of
that member-this is the biggest
one yet-but the narrator. the
apple and the explosion can be
produced, and also the woman in
the case. t ilsg
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08

A Hotchkiss editor who was
raising a howl recently on ac-
count of the Redlands road has
since learned that the grade is
to be completed on schedule time
another two columns of un-
necessary heavyweight hot
air" expended for nothing.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08

Considerable discussion is being
had between some Of the western
slope towns as to which has the
best drinking water. Delta's
water supply is piped directly
from . pure mountain spring
not stream-and is much better
than that taken from the aver
age mountain source
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08

It is very gratifying to see that
the enterprising business men
of Delta are fully aware of the
Importance of advertising the va
rious resources Of this section.
Although we have more to ad-
vertise, perhaps, than most any
other part of the state less has
been done.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08

There is no denying the fact
that Tom Patterson had the best
Of the supreme court situation
for the time being. By taking
advantage Of the fact that be
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08

From the way the business
men of Delta are responding, in
a financial way, this section of
the western slope is to have some
real advertising.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08
r>suED EVERY FRuDAy.
M..c.,,n..c""> nn.es.

Resolutions of respect and coincidence. obitl-
a.ies, etc., five cents Ter line for each add
2iona line over one inch
Card of thanks 81 90 for each insertion.
Disnlay advertising rates made known on
application.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08

There is not much doubt but
that the next Democratic state
campaign will be mostly Patter-
son.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08
A olasnosJs.

n Oto0nooJos
The callow youth thinks to po.
fun 1t the young woman who ha
Just obtained her degree Of n. D.
"Aw. Miss Heeler." he says. e! woi
der II you can tell me anything abor
my case"
Possibly"
II am troubled with shooting pain
al the time"
Where are they shootinEr.
Through my head"
ri wouldn't worry II we're you
They'll not hit anything"
The Delta independent., 1905-12-08
|ChriStm1S
Announcement!

; We have now on display the|
) largest and best selected stock off
) Holiday Goods ever shown on the;
Western Slope. When you are;
Cup town cali and see this large}
}display.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
TIE IIRRARY AT NIPPUR.

The Rev. DR.. John 2. Peters, Of this city, has
addressed TO the provost of the University Oh
Pennsylvania an open letter which VIII inter-
est all who remember the charges publicly made
a few months ago against Professor Hlprecnt.
committee of the trustees OF the insutuuon
recently exonerated the professor, and there has
been some curiosity TO learn just how the Ver-
dict was regarded by the author Of the accusa-
ions DR.. Peters now tells what he thinks or
it, and inasmuch as something more than per-
sonal issues was involved. his comments VIII
be welcomed by Orientalists.
One Of the charges of which Professor Hill
precht has been pronounced innocent was that
he had improperly retained possession OF articles
which did not belong to him. DR.. Peters de-
clares that this particular suggestion did not
originate with him. When the investigating
committee decided that Professor HilprecnrS 8
mistaken use of pictures TO Illustrate OBJECTS
found IN the temple library was excusaole, II
referred to only three tablets concerning wnlcn
an error had been made. DIR. Peters asserts
that information was supplied to the commit
tee which revealed the possibility that the mis-
representation had been much more extensive.
On what seem to have been technical and IN
sufficient grounds these other charges were
ignored The spirit thus manifested and ex-
hibited also in the pettifogging and even insult
ing method of crosse examination which was foi-
lowed is properly regarded by DR.. Peters as In
dicating q disposition not 70 get at the real
truth. He feels justified, therefore, IN calling
the report evasive.
That view of the matter is sustained by the
course pursued by the investigating committee
relative TO what was really the main issue IN
voIved. Professor Hilprecht has told the world
that there was a wonderful library in the great
temple at Nippur DR.. Peters does not go so
far as to deny st. but he asks what evidence
there is of the correctness of the statement An
immense quantity of material from the site has
been stored in Philadelphia. If this had been
unlocked and examined by competent experts.
convincing testimony OF the truth of the story
might have been obtained Why did not the
committee, for the honor of the university as
we'll as the instruction of Assyriologists take
that means Of settling the question? Its failure
to do so may well be interpreted as sign that
no confidence was felt In the result As Profess
sor Hilprecht has resigned, disposed of his
home and departed for Germany, comparatively
little interest may be felt in his personal char
acter; but the trustees OF the University OF
Pennsylvania have become sponsors for him
and his alleged revelations. Has their duty in
relation 10 him been fully performed? We
think not
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
ANOTHER CANAL PLAN.

Major Cassius E. Gillettes detailed article IN
| The Engineering News" Of to-day on the pas
OF the Panama Canal must be regarded as an
intelligent discussion OF an important topic by
competent authority. The writer is an engineer
who has had much practical experience in the
control Of rivers and the construction of dams
He went TO Panama, we believe, inclined to
favor sea level canal Now, however, he ad-
vocates one at high level, at, indeed higher
Level than any former plans have called for and
in this article he explains his plan and gives his
reasons for the faith that is in him in a manner
mat VIII command respect, IL not conviction.
His plan, briefly stated, is for a 1O0-foot level
canal, with locks, costing probably less than
$1O0OO0,O0O.
Two salient features Of this scheme attract at
tenr1on. One is that the great dam is to be NOT
at bohio, but at Gatun. Now, Gatun is lust
oack OF Colon, at the very first range Of hills.
dam There would make the lake eight miles longer
than one at Bohio, and would make the canal to
De excaVated about ten miles shorter It seems
likely that IL such a dam is 10 be built at all
Gatun is better place for 1t than Bohio. 1t
could scarcely be worse. II the canal ia to be at
high level, obviously the longer the lake the
cheaper the JOB will be- The natural prefer
ence, therefore. would be for Gatun rather than
BohiO.
The other feature is the kind Of dam that is
proposed There is no more bedrock founda-
ton at Gatun than at Bohio. To excavate $50
or zoo feet below tide level In search of one is
out OF the question So Major Gillette proposes
10 dispense with it and TO abandon the notion
OF solid masonry dam. He would simply pile
up the earth excayated at Culebra into an arti-
hc1al hill, reinforcing it against seepage by
driving down sheet steel piling and by forcing
grout down 10 the bedrock through three-inch
pipes five or six feet apart This type of dam
construction has proved satisfactory In some
cases. Whether it would be prudent TO adopt
II IN so colossal dam as this is a question for
the most careful expert consideration
IL such dam would stand the pressure we
must regard Major Gillette's plan as one of the
most engaging, for a high level canal that we
have seen. But it does not alter our decided
preference for sea level cut and our convic-
ton that the latter would prove the cheapest
and best in the end
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
DISLIKE STATUE BASE.
Architects of Building Protest
against Pedestal Before 1T.

protest against the acceptance of the base for
the Benjamin Harrison monument, TO be erected in
front OF the Indianapolis Federal Building. has
been sent to the Secretary Of the Treasury by
Rankin. Kellogg s. Crane. Of Philadelphia. the
architects of the building
They complained that after they have devoted
much labor construct a handsome federal build
ing its efforts to be nulHhed by placing in front
of it an exedra. or monument base. that conflicts
sharply with the environment. They declare that
the exedra of the Niehaus monument is so ornate
that il beIittIes the monument itself and disturbs
the entire architectural effect of the building
Charles H Niehaus. the sculptor at his studio.
No 14S West 36th-st.. yesterday said that the pro-
test in his Judgment. would be useless. He de-
clared il entirely unjustifed. and he believed II
would not have been made if the design OF Rankin.
Kellogg 8 Crane for the exedra had been carried
out instead OF that of Harry Bacon. Mr.. Niehaus
remarked that Mr.. Bacon had worked for years
with Daniel c. French and Augustus ST. Gaudens.
and had no superior in this country monU
ment designer. The exedra would not be ornate,
he said.
IF the statue does not improve the building" he
said 7 am willing to get out OF the profession
I think the protest OF Rankin. kellogg Crane
was made because their design was not carried
out. The design used. which. I understand, has
been accepted by Secretary Shaw. also pleases Mrs
Benjamin Harrison"
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27

Ricans and seven are Americans-the Governor
of the island and the six members OF his Cabi-
net The convention wants TO have en- elective
Senate Of fourteen members. In addition, it
wishes TO have the minor insular officers ap-
pointed, not by the President, but by the Gov
ernor-the right Of confirmation being at the
same time vested IN the insular Senate. These
changes would throw the control of local af-
fairs largely into the hands OF the Porto Ricans
themselves, although, retaining the veto power.
the Governor would still dominate, and under
the Foraker act Congress can absolutely nul-
llfy any legislation which It thinks III advised
or dangerous.
We have consistently opposed the theory that
Porto Rico must ultimately be fitted for State
hood and admitted as State. We still oppose
any and all measures looking to a modification
Of the islands political and constitutional status
But we are free 10 concede that the Porto Rcans
are entitled TO liberal measure OF local auton-
omy. They should have the opportunity to legis-
late for themselves as soon as they are ripe for
it, Whether they are already ripe is an unset
tied question But II can do no harm to have
them formulate their wishes and present their
case. In that respect discussion such as is likely
10 be raised by the San Juan convention will
prove distinctly helpful.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
AUTONOMY IN PORTO RICO.

convention Just held at San Juan. Porto
Rico, has adopted memorial TO Congress ask
ing for certain changes In the scheme Of insular
government provided by the Foraker act Ii is
a little difficult at this distance to determine
just what weight attaches TO the proceedings Of
the body which dTe% the memorial. The chief
figure at the gathering was Mayor r. II. Todd
OF San Juan. whose activity as an agitator has
won him some prominence but whose repre-
sentative character is open to doubt II Is re-
ported, however. that party affiliations were
ignored In the choice Of delegates and that
the home rule sentiments expressed by the
convention reflect the hopes and wishes OF
Porto Ricans generally without regard TO party
lines.
In view Of the many sweeping and ambitious
projects cherished by the political classes In
Porto Rico just after annexation, ana In view
further, Of the many reports which have been
spread oe local restlessness and discomfort
the changes In the insular government asked for
by the convention seem moderate. The Porto
Ricans do not seek any radical alteration in
their present constitutional or political rela-
tons with the United States. They do not
suggest admission 20 the Union as a State
They do not ask 10 have Porto Rico made a
Territory. They do lot urge Congress 10 allot
them Delegate-although one branch Of Con
gress not long ago approved a measure confer
ring the powers and title OF Delegate on Porto
Rico's Resident Commissioner The convention
does Lot seek in any way 10 undermine the po-
htical status created by the Foraker act II
merely pleads for enlargement of the right
10 local self-government 1t wants 10 have the
same measure OF internal autonomy as Hawaii
now enjoys, without demanding the constitu-
uonai recognition volunteered 10 the Hawaiians.
The chief modification urged is a transforma-
ton Of the upper legislative branch-the Execu-
tive Council-fnto bona fde Senate elected
as the Hawaiian Senate Is and Lot appointed
from Washington This body consists AZ pres.
ent Of twelve members Five OF them are Porlo
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
THE pLrGHT OF yEW.ORLg4ys.

Ii grows more apparent daily that there was
inexcusabe carelessness in dealing with the
first few cases Of yellow fever which devel-
oped in Sew-Orleans this season. Several years
have elapsed since that city has suffered Sc
we're visitation OF the disease Yet every ply
sician there ought TO know what menace it
is. not only to his own community, but 20 the
whole Gulf Coast as we'll 1t is not always
easy TO recognize yellow fever at the outset
but a mere suspicion should dictate a resort
TO the necessary precautions to prevent conta-
gion, and when the earlier misgivngs are real
lied prompt notice should be given to the local
board Of health. Perhaps the authorities too,
were slow in acting. Indeed, 1t is greatly to
be feared that slackness in the performance of
duty by individual physicians was accompanied
by official neglect. Had every victim been so
shielded with netting that no mosquitoes could
bite him and thus be enabled to transmit the
germs TO others, the outbreak could have been
effectually checked in the very beginning. Ap-
plying rigorous measures after a hundred and
fifty persons have been attacked, thirty or forty
Of them fatally, does not promise with GER
tainty TO avert an epidemic With three hot
months in which II can spread, yellow fever has
a fairly good opportunity to make new record
in the Crescent City.
For the unfortunate situation which has re-
suited a heavy penalty may possibly be I'm
posed. The economic consequences Of a few
hundred deaths and a few Thousand cases OF
illness. chiefly among the laboring classes, are
not TO be underrated, but there is an additional
price 20 be paid which will be still more keen
~ felt in some quarters. The boycott which
has been placed on the trade of New-Orlean
and the partial paralysis of her transportation
business which has already set In Will together
cause heavy loss if prolonged for several
weeks.
So far as the North is concerned, there is
little occasion for anxiety. The metropolis has
double reason for feeling secure. Yellow fever
does not thrive outside of semi-tropicaI and
tropical regions. and the quarantine officer who
stands guard at the entrance 70 New-York Har-
Dor is an exceptionally well Informed and ener-
getic man. He is not only thoroughly posted
regarding the latest theories about the dissem-
ination OF yellow fever, but he is also be-
lever in the principle Of taking time by the
forelock.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
Abouf People and Social Incfdenfs

were present Mr. and Mrs. Harry Payne wnsas,
and Mr.. and Mrs Reginald G. Vanderbilt
Hermann OeIriehs arrived this evening sor "a.
season. and Is az P0secliH.
The serni-1nes in ths woTen's junior tennis nour.
nannent were played at the Casino this afternoon
Mise Blanche Oerichs beat Miss Louise Morgan
Ell, 60 Miss D. Moran beat Miss Green s-A 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick W. Vanderbilt this after
noon entertained large party OK the cottassrs az
a reception on board the steam yacht Warrior
Isuncheons we're given to-day by Mrs. George &
% Forest. Mrs. W. B. Rogers and Mrs. Edward 4
Spencer and this evening dinner was given oy
Paul Rainey In the steam yacht Anona.
Peter f. Golfer announced tO-2ay that there WIN
be two hunts next week behind the Monmouth
County Hunt Club hounds. the hrst ON Wednesday
at Oakland Farm. and the second on Saturday az
the Mile Corner.
Mrs Marsden T. Perry. OF Providence. has been
added to the COMMITTEES which is arranging for ths
lawn fets TO be held August Il for the ben Z
OF the tuberculosis Society She will have chaFgs
of tbs booths.
Mrs william Astor will arrive at her Newport
cottage tomorrow for the season, and IN Aususs
will give a series Of large dinners
Mrs Thomas Hitchcock gave a chiidrens party
thiz afternoon which was attended by large num-
Der OF the Children of the summer residents
Registered at the Casino to-day were Ars- G.
Kortright G. NJ Hutton. Stuyvesant Flsn. A Laa-
fear. NorTis and NJ Stevenson.
Idspenard Stewart returned this evening rom q
visit to New-TOrk
A dav or two ago Miss Edna Barger and her
niece Miss Jane WaIch made a long distance swim
from, RaHey's Beach. beng accompanied oy tns
swimming master from the beach, and followed oS
the beach patrol The young women mare a SWIM
OF about a nile and a half IN an hour ana hss
minutes which Is considered good time
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
FUNERAL OF DANIEL S. LAMONT.
Simple Service at His Home-Prominent
Persons Present

Millbrook. N Y. July 26.-In the presence Of his
family and many high in public and private
life, simple funeral services were conducted over
the body Of former Secretary OF War Daniel s.
Lamont here to-day Immediately after the cere-
monies the body transferred to special ftI-
neral train for New-York. Burial Will be in Wood
lawn Cemetery.
The service at <AtamOnt, the Lamont home. was
conducted BY the Rev. DIR. Wilton Merle smith.
pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church. OF
New-YOrk City. assisted by DR. A. Z. Freeman
pastor OF st. Andrews Memorial Protestant Episco-
pal Church. OF Yonkers II consisted OF the read
ing OF the Episcopal ritual and the hymn. Lead
Kindly Light
Among the prominent persons present were Mr.
and Mrs. Grover Cleveland. Postmaster General
George b. Cortelyou. ex-Judgs Alton B. Parker
David b. Hill st. Clair Mckelway J. j. Hill and
the following business associates OF Colonel La
mont. who arrived a special train nom New
York at noon: Howard Elliott. president OF tho
Northern Pacific Railroad Company; Robert Bacon
Paul ID. Crzvath. w. c. Cioush. John A Mccall
Cord Meyer. Francis Lynde Stetson. George T.
Dominiek. Jr.. r. e Earle and B. A Sullivan
Others present were John W. Sterling OF New
York; James II. EcseIs. OF Chicago; Dr. and Mrs
Joseph C. Bryant. of New-York. and Major General
George W. Davis.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
I'M THE sERKsHiREs.


NV
rsDox Mass July 2s-It was an ideal day fos
sports to-dav. Archibald SIcNsiH OF NeW-XoFks
and Miss AnnabsI Latlmer, Of Wiininston' y. -
won the croquet tournament az Snado" brOOA am.
plsyiRg the dnaIs this morning On me Lsno1 so--
co1rsa Robert W Paterson. Heth LOrten. OF NeW-
80 anI n n seavey OF Lenox. we're tied for ths
bandicap cup with net scores OF g. me ue VII
be PLAYED or tomorrow Sir Mortimer Durand
was captain Of club Of married men OF 'ne A7ao(
cricket team against the single men OF the club az
William D. Sloanes estate THIS al1e'n0oA- In
single 1aen won s. 10 65.
George Williams OF New-YoTk. has bought
large farm in Sandisheld
Mr. and Mrs Hollis P. HunnewelL OF Wellesley.
will start tomorrow for the shore alter Vis'' az
Valley Head the country place OF Mrs j. Frsdsrie<
Sehenck.
IIndsey Fairfax. ef wayside cottage. has sons
to Freestone. Long Island.
Mr. and Mrs. Giraud Foster went to New-To1<
ESaward \. Taller. who has been in New-Tcrk
since the death Of william H. Taller. has returned
! to L.enox-
Alexander NJ Griswold started to-day for PrOgi-
dence.
Mrs. George Hall Morgan has gone TO Nahant.
Later she viii so 20 Bar Harbor before returning
to Lerox
Herman L. r. Edgar. Of New-Tcrk, IL guest q
MI and Mrs. Edward R. Wharton. at the Noun.
Ogden II. Hammond and Mrs. J. A. Burden. &c
New-Tork. guests Of Mr. and Mrs. William y.
Sloane
Mrs. NJ. Dwight Collier and Mss Euzahsth Rsn-s
sen. Of New-Tork returned to LenOx tonight from
a two days automobile trip into New-YOrk state
Or. David Gregg president OF the Western Theo-
logical Seminary. will address the Thursday 1fo-ns
ing Club in Great Darlington tomorrow
Miss Adele r. eeIand, Of New-YOrk. entertained
at luncheon It's afternoon at Fairlawn.
John A. Spo9r. Of Chicago. to-day purchased
Blythwood, the country estate OF Mrs Victor
Elting. of Chicago OnOta Lake in PfttsfeId.
The place consists OF 2S acres and has about a
mile of shore front. AIT. SpOOr leased Blythwood
at the opening OF the season, and well
pleased with The estate that to-day on his return
from ChicaeD. he bought the property.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
PURCHASES FOR MUSEUM.
Ser PHrdon's Work Abroad-PaneLs
By Bramante Bought.

London July 26.-Sir Purdon Clarke. director q
tne metropolitan Museum OF ART has retained her8
1rofn Paris. where, accompanied b. Robers " ~
FOTeSI one OF the trustees OF The museum. ne has
oeeh inspecting objects offered for sale to ths
Metropolitan Museum Sir Purt!oa said tn. -
hao made Important selections, out tie purchases
had not vet been made
1t is announced that twelve Bra1uante panels.
recently sold at auction at Christe's. were boughs
Iof she metropolitan Museum The pictures which
are DeeVec 70 be portraits Of members OF the art
ists family. formerly were part Of the f-fezs Of tbs
salon or the Gonzaga Palace. near Naatua which
was razed in 1880. They were purchased BY Henry
WnIetI and remained in his possession untn MS
death The pictures viii be restored before snip
ulent 70 New-York
J. Pierpont Morgan has added a Frasonard room
10 his London residence. In it Twelve paintings
by this artist