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The Washington times., 1906-12-18

pervisiOn. is altogether the best discus
sion of public school supervision yet
written.
Immediate Betterment.
Under the direction of a superintend-
enJ with an equipment like that OF DR..
Chancellor the immediate betterment
Of the public schools of Washington Is
assured. If Congress viii pursue more
liberal policy toward these schools than
IL has IN the past, there will be devel-
oped under DR.. Chancellor a model sys-
TEN of American public school educa-
ton It is not unlikely that there viii
be found in Washington for a little
while people who will not readily adjust
themselves to the new order OF things
in the public schools. but il IS certain
that the new superintendent will have
the unqualified support of everybody in
Washington who believes in an efficient
system OF public schools, Educational
considerations, rather than petty self
seeking. will from now on rule in the
public schools at Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-12-18
Veterans Soon to Retire.

Disposition to reorganlzing the per
sonnel Of the Senate. however. is strong
er than for d long time. taking a gen
eral view Of the country II will show
decided results In the next session.
There is Furthermore a long list Of
veterans, who will ia the natural course
retire before long Thus it Is positively
stated in Iowa that Allison viii not ask
reelection two years hence, and the Wis
consin colony IS developing a vigorous
opinion that Senator SpOOneT viii not
again ask election. II is hardly pos
sible that that fine old veteran, Henry
n. Teller. can again be elected TN
Colorado. two years hence, for the ag-
gregated Interests that kave compass
sed the undoing of honest Tom Pat
teFgOn. have no more use for Teller.
and besides the State is running decided
~ Republican nowadays.
Whether Platt OF New York VIII re-
sign after Governor Hughes is lnau-
gurated IS the subject of q deal of
gossip. He is said 10 have promised 70
40 so, but that statement Is denied
too Apparently, as New Workers view
IL the resignation will depend on
whether the Senator can get say In
determining who shall succeed him The
fact that President Roosevelt Is under
stood to feel kindly toward the idea OF
becoming an Empire State Senator az
ter be leaves the Presidency. gives es-
pecial interest 10 all developments IN
state politics and in the moves OF the
Senatorial board.
The Washington times., 1906-12-18

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The Washington times., 1906-12-18
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The Washington times., 1906-12-18

Until after the State legislatures which
are charged with choice of Senators this
winter shall have discharged that duty,
there is likely TO be noticeable absentee
ism IN tho upper chaHISSr Already
Senators are getting away TO thSir state
capitals TO look after political trouSles
and more will go before the holiday re-
cess is taken Thursday
This winters elections 10 the Senate
will show an unusually large ratio Of
changes In the chamber. A multiplicity
of reasons may be assigned. The muck
rakers have had something 10 do with
the changes, but state political concerns
relating 10 personal ambitions and fac
tional advantages have had much more.
The terms Of thirty Senators will ex-
pire March 4 next. and of these II is as
sured that eleven VIII not return, They
are:
Republicans--AIger of Michigan, Alice
Of Delaware. Benson Of Kansas Millard
Of Nebraska-4
Democrats-Berry Of Arkansas. Black
burn OF Kentucky, Carmack OF Ten
ncssee- Clark OF Montana, Dubois OF
Idaho, Gearin OF Oregon. Patterson Of
Colorado.
Others Have Contests.
Then there are six other Senators of
the 1907 class who have fights on hand in
| their Legislatures that are serious
enough TO leave some uncertainties. even
at this late date. about their return.
| They are Bailey Of Texas, whose contest
| has attracted nationwide interest:
Burnham OF New Hampshire. whose
uncertainty Of reelection relates TO the
fact that the anti-machine movement in
New Hampshire has gained a powerful
following in the Legislature; Dolliver
| OF Iowa, whose opponents at home are
I trying 10 induce Governor Cummins TO
/ permit himself 10 be chosen Senator:
| Dryden of New Jersey. who must be re-
elected in d Legislature that is close
and disaffected with him, Gamble Of
South Dakota, whose enemies are again
at work trying TO beat him, despite the
fact that the State convention declared
Tor HIM and that most OF the Republi-
cans IN an Overwhelmingly Republican
Legislature are instructed for him. and
NeIm0re OF Rhode Island. ia whose
state, Il is said. the old Aldrich organ
/ lZdtion wants 20 unhorse the junior Sen
ator and send a man who viii be more
satisfactory 10 the prevailing political
interests.
The Washington times., 1906-12-18
SPECIAL COAL

IF your heater is not working satisfactorily
it may be the fault of the coal
We carry Coal of different grades of hard
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than you are using. If so, we can furnish it.
We are always glad to call and advise.
The hot-air system Of heating has largely
given way to hot water and steam, and Goals
both in size and heating value have changed
accordingly. Whatever your heating system
we carry the grade of coal best suited to
your winter use.
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North and South Differ.

-
North and South Differ.
Senator Berry OF Arkansas was
squarely beaten IN his State after a
Senatorial service Of twenty-five years.
Tennessee turned out Carmaek after a
single Senatorial term in which he had
proved himself one of the strongest
Democrats In the Senate. All these men
are succeeded by Democrats. The party
simply exchanges experience and ser
vice for inexperience and the lack Of It.
Tho Northern States do not do such
things so easily.
The Republican majority in the upper
chamber will be stronger in NUMBERS
after March 1. But its gain IN numbers
viii be OF less advantage 10 II than w-~s-
the Democrats loss OF experienced Tleu
whose rank on committees gives them
power and influence. In the Senate
everything goes by precedence. The
man who has longest service TO his cred
IL is potent accordingly, because he IS
thereby entitled to committee places and
opportunities. The North realizes this
Such veterans as CuilOm, Allison Frye,
Hale. Foraker. Nelson. and Spooner. are
not easily to be dlslc1ged IN Northern
State.
The Washington times., 1906-12-18
NEW SCHOOL CHIEF
PRAISED FOR WORK
Dr.. Chancellor Called Most
Brilliant Man For Place
in Country.
JOURNAL LAUDS EDUCATOR
Says That His PTe-eminent Abilities
Make Him Especially Suited TO
Capital City.

In an editorial review of the school
law passed for the District of Columbia
al the last session of Congress. the Jour
nal OF Pedagogy pays 1t high tribute TO
the attamments and character Of Dr.
William r. Chancellor. He is described
as the most brilliant man engaged In
the supervision of public schools in the
United States today" and his admins
tration of the public schools at Pater-
son is said 10 have placed him "in the
ranks of the great educational executives
OF this country"
The tribute has special interest in
that it appears in "a special number cele-
brating the beginning of the Journals s
nineteenth volume What IS said Of Dr.
Chancellor is headed Changes for the
Better in the Schools of Washington"
and follows. in part.
But of far more consequence to the
public schools of Washington than the
changes in the salary schedule is the
selection of Dr. William Il. Chancellor
as the first superintendent of schools
under the new law. The election of Dr.
Chancellor is unmistakable evidence tnat
the new Board of Education is deter
mined 10 raise the standard Of public
school education in Washington to the
highest possible level that can be
reached under conditions th6t are found
in that city.
Specially Suited to Capital.
Beyond all question DR.. Chancellor
Is the most brilliant man engaged in the
supervision of public schools in the
United States today, and il is partIcu-
larly fitting that "A man of his STAMP is
10 direct the public school interests OF
the nations Capital Dr. Chancellor
has scholarship that is at once broad
and accurate, insight into educational
questions that is profound and phiIo-
sODhical; and administrative ability that
is a rare combination of tact. force and
courage.
Under his administration the political
log-ro!ling which has wrought so much
mischief to the public schools Of Wash
ingtOn viii have TO come to an end.
Eigh-mindedness. scholarship and peda-
gogical efficiency will. under DIT. Chan
ceilor. be the sole conditions OF an ap.
pointment TO a position in the public
schools.
His administration Of the public
schools at Paterson during the past two
years has placed him In the ranks Of
the great educational executives of this
country As a writer on education ana
sociology he displays a breadth Of
thought, a depth of insight, and a
lucidity of style that have won for him
the attention of the leading thinkers in
these two fields. His volume, Our
Schools, Their Administration and Su-
The Washington times., 1906-12-18
PASTE THIS IN YOUR HAT

The following divisions of
public Tuesday, December 25 1906
division.
Money division
registry will be open from $3.50 u
open for delivery of mail clerks in
ments from a. m. to II a.
the will
be delivery pack
ages only.
will be made at the main Office and Station at $3.50
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p M; s 4:30and II Station d.
Station +, at and Station II,
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station and Broozland station 1880
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own station Il and 1 p IN.
The foowngnamed stations will the public for the
transaction business:
Station g to II $3.50 to
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% to II 5:3O to
F.......................... $3.50 pm.
7:3O to IL to
to II to
g TO II to
ParI-...............8 am. to pm.
BrooALaud. .................7:3O an 10 pm.
Benning. to
to $3.50 pm.
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COMING SENATORIAL CHANGES
MAKE AN INTERESTING STUDY
Legislatures With Elections on Hand Find Novel COndi-
tons and Uncertainty as to Results Concerning
Return of Several Members.

State, Kentuckians say. Joe Blackburn
ana William E. Chandler might cOndole
together, for each was, to use the cheer
ful phrase IN which Chandler announced
his defeat IN New Hampshire, run over
By a railroad"
The Washington times., 1906-12-18

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The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
REGULATED Clock.

The Delta Drug Company is installing
an automatic regulated clock, one Of
those affairs that the Western Union
people regulate hourly. 1t has been
placed on the wall by one of their large
windows and customers and passersby
will now have no excuse If their time
pieces are not In accord with Old Sol,
Mr.. Ault informs the Independent that
no may soon procure the services Of his
brother, now Of New York City, II pres
ent business keeps up and the move will
bo warranted.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
COMMISSIONERS
SUSTAINED.
District Court Finds Fee Set BY
Them in Stewart Ditch Case to
be Equitable.

Judge Theron Stevens. sitting as Judge
of the District Court, found the fec
placed by the board of commissioner
as amount to be charged for carrying
water through the Stewart Ditch, to
be fair one.
Legal talent of the country have been
engaged on this matter ever since the
finding of the board some weeks ago.
The matter will probably be carried to
higher courts, the Stewart people be,
lieving they are placed under an unfair
regulation in being restrained from
charging the sum in question.
One or two minor ditch cases have
also been disposed of and one divorce
case, Mary E. Delo VS.. Delo. The
divorce was granted Mrs. Delo and
the ranch on Surface Creek and custody
of children was also awarded.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
DR.. DARLEY To
COME TO DELTA.
Presbyterian People are to Have
as Pastor one Of the Strongest
Men in the State.

DR.. barley, for eight years pastor Of
the Presbyterian Church at Ouray, and
one of the most able and well known
divines in Colorado and the west, has
agreed to assume the pastorate Of the
Delta Church and will locate here
permanently in about thirty days.
Perhaps no man, at least in western
Colorado. is as we'll known as DR.. Oar
ley. He preached the first sermon in
in the Uncomphagre Valley, the first in
the Animas and the first in another
district on this side. For eight years he
has ministered to the people of Ouray
and ministered well, being a man of
broad views, kindly regard and abili-
ty that appeals. A western man in
every sense of word and aptly able to
assume the duties encumbent upon q
man in this country. The Independent
cespeakS lof MN welcome ana Sue
cess in Delta.
In leaving Ouray the Doctor is part
ing from many pleasant memories and
from a community that is pleased with
him and his work. However on account
of the altitude which affects 30 many
who seek the west, it has been thought
expedient to move to q lower altitude.
And Delta benefits thereby.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
First HOMEGROWN

The first home grown Strawberries Of
the season were brought into market
on Wednesday of this week by W. S.
Sheffield. Gale Brothers purchased the
crate and it is a significant fact that the
berries came from North Delta, al
though everyone is now supposing that
the berries over there are all under
water. Mr.. Sheffield has reputation
among local people of always managing
to bring first berries into market and
has not failed in holding his own in
1906. North Delta supplies the local
market with this palatable fruit each
year and it is good to learn that the
flood has not damaged the beds to a
very great extent.
Editors Note: We are indebted to
Mr.. Sheffield for one of the first boxes
picked and can say that we enjoyed
them for two reasons; first because we
were remembered so kindly and second
because they were mighty good.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
HOTEL BUILDINGS
IN BLAZE.
Midnight Alarm Brings Guests to
Street in Scanty Attire. Little
Damage Done.

Between twelve and one o'clock last
night fire alarm was sounded bringing
the local company out of warm beds in
to rain and mud. The Delta House,
located on lower Main Street was re-
ported on fire. A quick run was made
and examination found the outbuildings
in ting rear Of the hotel to be in blaze.
Water connection was soon made and
in less time than could be expected on
accouAt of the mud stream was poured
onto the burning buildings. Guests in
the hotel We're hurried from their rooms
and al Of the help, sleeping in a build
ing in the rear, made quick exit into
the rain and wind.
The heavy rain Of yesterday which
had thoroughly soaked everything prob
ably ayerted any serious loss and in a
few moments after the alarm was
sounded the blaze was out.
The local company are mourning a
few spoiled suits and muddy shoes this
morning. the streets being literal
quagm.re.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
"REBECCA'S TRIUMPH"
SURELY TRlUMPHED,
Opera House Packed and Every.
one Did Remarkably Well.

On last Friday evening the home tai
ent play "Rebecca's Triumph" was
presented to one of the largest audien-
ces ever gathered in Delta for such oc-
casions. The cast was made up entire
ly of ladies and each one Delta resident
at that. A home talent orchestra fur
nished music for the occasion and a
home band gave concert in the street
before the performance.
The presentation brought several
Delta ladies to the front as capable of
producing more than the ordinary talent
found in home theatricals. Mrs. Boet-
cher as ''Gyp," the colored girl, capti-
waited the audience with her practically
professional acting of the part. Louise
Kellogg, as Meg" the crazy girl, al
though portraying a particularly hard
part, did justice to herself and the
caste. Mrs. Seaton as ''Rebecca" and
Miss Scoffield as an old maid brought
out many comments of approval. In
fact the whole company did excellently.
"The Club" composed of younger girls
and led by Miss Singleton, was an in
teresting part of the story and the audi
ence seemed contented when they were
the center Of attraction. Miss Single
tons utter abandonment and ease while
acting bespeaks large amount Of gen.
ius in the role of impersonation.
The affair can be claimed a complete
success and the returns derived will
place the entertainment course on its
feet. 1t is planned to go to Hotchkiss
tonight with the play and a special
train is to leave at P. NJ. returning ir
the early morning hours. Fare to be
sl.5o for the round trip. Everyone whe
can and will is urgently invited to b.
:, one Of the crowd. -ss,-s-sgss-s-
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
ROCK slide IN CANON
Heavy Rains Cause Immense Quan.
titles Of Rock and dirt to Cover
D. & r. G. Tracks.

Thursdays train No. 3l6. east out of
Grand Junction at 10 a. m, has not yet
reached Delta.
a bout twelve miles west of this
city rock slide was encountered which
effectively stopped all traffic. From
relorts gathered it seems the slide
covers a distance Of more than one
undred feet and is from six to eight
fret in depth. Large gangs of men are
working at the scene of the slide but
it was decided last night that no trains
could hope to get through for a day or
two and the North Fork branch crew
was sent up the canon to transfer
passengers and baggage.
Train No. 3l5 laid over in Delta last
night and will probably return east to
day. Both the superintendent and assist
ant supe riltendent are here overseeing
the work. The recent rains caused the
side. This is the first trouble in the
canon between here and Grand Junction
for some time and usually there is less
danger from this end of the line than
on the other.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
METHODIST CHURCH.
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

The Memorial sermon will be preached
at the Methodist Church at II 100 o clock
next Sunday. Rev. Rarick has been
asked to deliver the address. He has
selected for his theme, "Our Country
and Her Foundation" In the evening
he will deliver sermon lecture on the
subject, "Seven Wonders of the World. "
A cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend.
ST. LUKES EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
st. Lukes Episcopal Church. Services
IL n. m. and p. m. At the evening
service the Baccalaureate Sermon will
be preached to the graduating class of
the Delta High School.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
Base Ball

There will be double baseball game
on Memorial Day at the Delta grounds.
Delta is to play Olathe and the well
known nine with Webb's Minstrcls will
play the winners. The latter nine will
also furnish a brass band and music
during the two games will be the re-
suit. Admittancc to the one game en-
entities you to see both. Everyone in
Delta is expected to be there for the
boys are going to show up with good
game. Practicing is going on daily now
and some good new material will be
played on the 30th. Be sure and come
and tell the"othcr fellow"also.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-25
AN INSURANCE CRATER
Local Man Discovers Questionable
Methods Used by Travelling
Agent and Reports Same to
Headquarters.

E. E. Arnold, local agent for the Nat
ional Mutual Fire Insurance Company
of D enver, deserves the credit of pub
licly exposing the methods of one, E. E.
Smith, pretending to be an agent OF a
fire company authorized to do business
in the State and who was able to work
one or two of the good citizens of North
Delta into allowing him to write poll
cies on their property and obtaining
money and notes from them.
Soon after this occurred Mr.. Arnold
learned Of the occurrence and began
making inquiries inasmuch as the travel
ing agent made out receipt for mon
les on a National bank. Investigation
showed that he was representing COM
pany from Nebraska and at that time
this company had no authority to do
business in Colorado. Further inquiry
revealed the fact that he was charging
regular board rates yet telling his GUS
toners that he was not.
Mr.. Arnold Immediately took the
matter up with his own company and
found the true status of affairs through
correspondence with them and with the
Insurance Commissioner. Threatening
letters came from the Nebraska COM
pany and other things transpired which
has finally caused the sending Of q
special representative here to see Mr..
Arnold. When confronted with a copy
Of the receipt issued by Mr.. Smith the
special man was dumfounded. it being
on a regular National bank and carried
no town, simply dated. What the final
outcome will be is yet to be learned but
Mr.. Arnold deserves commendation for
his good work in rounding up travel.
ing ''grafter" Of this sort-the banc Of
mutual insurance. So no connection
whatever must be made with the com
pany which Smith was trying to repre-
sent and the company which the local
man Mr.. Arnold. works for. One is the
National Mutual of Denver. one of the
strongest mutuals in the west and the
other is Nebraska concern. The lat.
ter company. so it is understood. will
now take license to do business in this
State and all on account of Mr.. Arnold 8
work. It is always well to patronize
your home people. If you cannot trust
them you certainly cannot trust trav-
cling representative. The HON, man is
here to stay. The traveller is here for
a day.