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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01
INITIATIVE LAW IS UPHELD
Important Decision Relative to
City Granting Franchises.
SPOKANE CASE IS SENT BACK
CITY SECURES HEARING FOR TTsl
CONVENTIONS ON oUEs-
TIoNs OF FACT.
SPOKANE CASE IS SENT BACK

The state supreme court has upheld
the law of 1893 which gives to voters
of cities of the first class the right of
initiative with reference to the grant
ing of franchises. The decision was
rendered in the much discussed Spo.
kane telephone case of w. w. Hindman
against Mayor Boyd and the council of
that city.
Hindman, as attorney for the hide
pendent Telephone company, brought
proceedings in the superior court de-
the issuance of a writ of mandate re-
voters an amendment to the Spokane
charter governing the manner of grant.
ing franchises. The petition for writ
was based upon the contention that
petition of 100 voters or more than
Is per cent of the number of those who
had voted at a previous city election,
had been presented to the council un.
der the 1903 law for the charter amend
ment, and that the council was neg
lecting or refusing to submit the propo-
sition.
Rival Concern Takes Part.
There were many technical points
raised before the Spokane court. The
city, which was represented in the de-
tense by the attorney for the Pacific
States Telephone and Telegraph com
pany, contended that the petition did
ers named, that many of the signers
We're secured through fraud and mis-
representation.
This defense the lower court over
ruled and therein committed error,
says the supreme court The writ was
granted and an appeal was taken.
Efforts were made to dismiss the ap-
peal, but the court holds the appeal
was properly taken.
The court takes up the various ques-
tions raised and discusses them at
length 1t first finds the act is not
unconstitutional and holds the obpec-
lions taken to the title to be without
merit. 1t declares that the people have
ing or rejecting franchises into their
own hands, and that the citizens are
greater than the charter and may
amend the charter to keep that power
if they desire.
Registration Not Essential.
The court holds also that registra
ton is not a necessary element In the
| qualifications of a voter to entitle him
| to sign the petitions provided by the
| 1898 law referred to. In other words,
the Is per cent of the number Of quail
| flied voters may be made up of voters,
whether they are registered Or not.
Because of the denial to defense of
opportunity to submit proof against
|
preme court decides as follows:
"The cause is remanded with in
structions to take testimony upon the
necessary facts concerning the validity
of the petitions and to enter findings
| thereon. If these findings show that
the petition is in compliance with the
law. then the order heretofore made
| Chat granting the writ of mandate)
! shall be confirmed and ratified.
IF the facts are found to be as
contended by the defense, that is, that
not enough signatures appear on the
| petition or they were obtained through
fraud and Misrepresentation, the writ
will be vacated and the action dis
missed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

PendIeton Team Will Comet has
been officially announced that the Pen
dleton bowling team will come to WalN
Walla next Sunday and meet the Walla
Walla team in match game at the
local bowling alley Much interest is
being taken in the coming contest.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Dance at Armory hall every Saturday
night. Good music will be Furnished.
A. B. Jones, manager.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money If it fails to
cure. E. W. Groves signature is on
each box. csc.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Is Improving-Miss Beryl Wads-
worth, who is i'll with diphtheria, is re-
ported to be improving and is now
considered out of danger.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01
WAN ED.

To buy a good secondhand safe
ton. Inquire at this Office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Buy Roche Harbor lime, sulphur and
salt for spraying from Jones-Scott Co
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Prayer Meeting Tonight-A prayer
meeting will be held at the COngrega-
tional church tonight at 1880. The sub
ject will be The Loving Service of
Jesus"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

High School Auditorium, Dixie Jubi
lee Singers, Friday evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Mrs. longford Wants Divorce-A-
leglng abandonment and nonsupport,
Mrs. Oma LangfOrd yesterday began
divorce proceedings in the superior
formerly a mail carrier in the Walla
Walla postoffice. Mrs. Langford al
leges that soon after her marriage with
LangfOrd he abandoned her and is now
residing at Reno, New. She asks for
$50 a month for the support Of their
minor child and that two horses, valued
at $3.50, which he owns, be awarded to
her.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Rims put on for $3.50 each at H. O
Peck's, corner Fourth and Alder.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

But for q real good meal go to
Olson's.
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CONTINUED on Page Eighty
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Teed in Trouble Again-Lonnie iced,
who lately finished serving sentence
in the county Jail for larceny, was ar
rested by Officer Andre late last night
on a charge Of stealing a gold pencil
from the landlady of a Japanese crib
in the Rose street alley. The woman
claims that Teed, while visiting her
last night, spied the pencil on the
dresser and after appropriating it fed
into the night The Jap girl lost no
time in hunting up an officer and hav-
ing the young man jagged.
Will Institute New Lodse-A new
Odd Fellows lodge is to be instituted
tomorrow night at Kahlotus, in Frank
lin county, and a number of Walla
Walla Odd Fellows are planning to be
present and assist in the institution
ceremonies. B. S. Wadsworth, Of Con-
nell, had been appointed by the grand
master as instituting officer, but owing
to the fact that he is now under quar-
antine at the family residence in Walla
Walla on account of diphtheria in his
family, he cannot perform the duties
assigned to him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Willard Provokes the PoIice-The
police are in a quandary what to do
with Joe" Willard, an ex-convict, who
has caused the department no end of
annoyance the past two weeks. Will
lard has been ordered out of town no
less than three times in ten days, but
every time he loses his bearings after
hitting the rural districts and usually
run in again yesterday and set to work
cleaning up the city bastile. This
proved a hard task for the ex-cOnvict,
whose labors for some time past. it is
said, have been confined principally to
furnishing bad whiskey.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01
TOWN TOPICS

Weather Forecast-Fair tonight and
Friday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-01

Death Of Mrs. Emma Adams-Mrs.
Emma Adams, widow lady residing
at the Hess boarding house, 800 East
Main street, died at 9 o'clock last night
of bronchial trouble. Mrs. Adams was
A years of age and leaves a young son.
She had been resident Of Walla Walla
for number of years. A former his
band named Snodgrass died a few
years ago and was buried in the city
cemetery. Mrs Adams remains will
probably be inferred alongside the
grave of her first husband. The fun
eral will be held from the Cookery
undertaking parlors some time to-
morrow.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
AN ORDINANCE

An Ordinance conce .nng the regulation uf bill
lard halls, pool halls and bowling alley and
public places for playing cards or other lime.
OF amusement.
Be ii ortin ined by the Board OF Tr,Ist... of th,
Town Of Delta. Colorado:
SECTION !: That IL shall De unlawful for the
owner, proprietor of fkccpcr Of any place within
the corporatc limits of the Town Of Delta Colo
RADIO, used as bowling alley, billiard hall ponl
hall Or AZ public place for play ing cards nr 9TH
er games Of amusement, 10 allow any game 10 he
played iii his place Of business or To keep snid
place Of business open, save during the following
hours, to-wit: From six o'clock a. NJ until 10 70
o'clock 7. NJ. on each day Of the week, Sunday
excepted.
SECTION 2. Any pcreon violating any nf the
provisions of Section l Of this ordinance shall he
deemed guilty Of mistlcmcnnor and upon con-
yicton thereof, shall be fined n sum not lrss thnn
500 nor more than 5000, and cach and ovcry
day upon which Section | Of this orlinancc IL
violated shall constitute "A separate and distinct
oflense.
Passed. approved and ordered published tnis
nth day of May, A. d., 1868.
Attest; r., ?. HUNT.
h,hLiE =, Wilson, Mnyor.
lsfALl Town Clerk and Recorder.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
AN ORDINANCE

An Ordinance 10 amend Section 3 Of n certain ar
dinnncc entitled. IN ordinance concern In,
the sale and traffic in intoX icAtIuv linunr. mi
licenses therefor. aud to repeal ali or,Iiunnccs
and paris Of ordinances and amendment In rnn
met h.rewith, passed. approved and ordered
published May &. 1883.
BE IL ordainol by the Board Of Trustee. ,f tin
Town Of Delta, Colorado: '
sECllON L. Tint ScctiO 3 Of u rettuIn nrdi
nance entitled, An ordinance conccrniny ti,o
sale and trnihc in Intoxicating liquors and n
ccnsts therefor and to repeal all orlnnnc,., ~
paris of ordinances and amendment In cnnn;ct
herewith. passed approved and o ,ierrJ nmir
NJ cd May y, 1889. 10 ns To read ns follu,y. n .
wit: ''"H' W-
SECTION 3: The snid Clerk md Hco,,r,,..
shhl ht The hrst meeting Of the Bonrd of Tr,a,.".
hi'cf such Implication has been 10 him rtrs.,,S
~" receipt, the statement and the I,oi,d In H..
Bonrd OF Trustees for consideration TLrrcn,,ns,
the Bnr'i 81 lrnstees may in their disc ian ~
prove or reject raid bond md mny In Their Ii.,n.p
tion refuse to lssI 1iccnsc TO snid nnnjica,, -
mny IN their dscrstion order the Town Clcrh !. III
h"cnrier TO issue license to said annlicnn, Ill
thc Town Clerk and Recorder in casa of iI" ..,,'
hnce BENG ordered by said Board OF Trnstn"-
sInl Issue the slinc and attest thc game ,,i,I 49,
corporate seal Of Al Id town No lceils, ns ,fr ~,
salh shall he issIe except upon rcsoui inn ,,,'-
acfeh oi record In the minutes Of the Unn ri -
rllshes and approved b, u minority of MI ,,,a
mnmbers OF said Bnarl Of Trustees. " "'' WV
Passed approved md ordered publIshcJ III.
iuh lhy 0f May, A. ID. 1876. '"'s
"''fsli TIIIIE T. w,,o,, F.P HUNT,
isEAi1 10 r,ua rmsUN, m, Mnyor.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Preaching Sunday morning and even
ng by Rev. DR.. Hick, D. D.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18

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The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The usual services next Lords Day,
May 90, will be held at the regular
hours. The sermons will be: In the
morning, 1.-The Five Great Duties of
the Christian Life" In the evening, :,
Teach us to Pray" We extend to
a cordial invitation to attend these serv-
ces. Walter Coates,
Supplying Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18

Shue, the electric light man. went as
far away as Ouray this week.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
Buys out Partner.

Arthur Perry, one of the proprietors
of the Hotchkiss Herald, paper start
ed in that town last fall, has purchased
the interest of E. c. Bacon, of Ouray.
and assumed entire charge and owner
ship last Monday. Perry has the best
wishes of the newspaper fraternity in
his last move and it is hoped that sue
cess will meet him in the venture.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
Musical Announcement.

Prof. F. w. Ellsworth. voice teacher,
conductor and composer of Chicago is in
this city. On Monday evening he will
sing and speak on voice culture and
singing in the M. e. Church. Admis-
sion free. Hear him. Such an oppor-
tunity for musical instruction by a
teacher of national reputation has never
before been presented to the people OF
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
CedaredSe.

Miss johnson is convalesing.
Little Lester Hellend is very i'll with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Butt left Wednesday for Garri-
son, Utan, to join her husband. Mr..
Butt is prospecting in that country.
Both Woodmen and Circle were well
represented at the Wooman's ball and
banquet Tuesday night.
Otis Hogrefe and wife went to Delta
Thursday. Mrs. Hogrefe is attending
the meeting of the officers of the coun :
ty Sunday Schoo! association.
Mrs. Carl odem is seriously i'll. DR..
F. l. Burgin called DIR. Burgin of Delta
and DR.. Bolting in consultation last
Tuesday. 1t is hoped that this young
woman will soon recover.
DR.. and Mrs. Boiling are stopping at
the Cottage hotel. We understand d
that they are to have the Cottage the
middle Of July and Mr.. Miller and family
are togo to San Diego. California.
A Sunday School of thirty scholars
has been organized on Cedar mesa.
We wish il success. Cedar mesa is one
of the most promising mesas in the
county.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18

Shue, the electric light man. went as
far away as Ouray this week.
Adah F. Wilson, owner of the Mantle
hill orchards at Eckert, was in Delta
this week.
A deal has about been closed where
by the large roam stallion brought in
here by Mr.. Rabuski is taken over by
local men.
The Priscilla Fancy Work Club met
at Mrs. Gibbs this week. As is usual
with this gathering, the ladies' enjoyed
themselves.
S. A. Anderson and daughter, Of
Hotchkiss. were in Delta Wednesday.
Mr.. Anderson returned home the same
afternoon while his daughter left for
Idaho.
Surface Creek has been well repre-
sented in Delta this week. A large
number of the residents of that four-
ishing country have been here the past
few days.
Much concern is felt over the Gunni-
son and its probable high water a little
later. II the present warm spell keeps
up there is a certainty Of much damage
in the near future.
The court house yard would make an
ideal park but there are so few philan-
thropists who would care to endow it
with blue grass and trees. that no pres
ent hopes are entertained.
Horace Whipple, who has been at.
tending to his ranching interests near
Hotchkiss for the past few days, spent
day or 30 in Delta this week, return
ing to the North Fork Wednesday.
A magnificent rain poured onto hill
and plain all day last Sunday. drenching
everything. Reports from the upper
country tell of two days incessant down.
pour. The good which came cannot be
estimated.
E. E. Hammond, w. ID. Nelson, l. ID.
McFadden, and w. A. Cofield are here
from the North Fork. They intend to
90 to the west end of the county and
put in reservoir for irrigation pur-
poses. -Montrose Enterprise.
Decoration Day will be observed at
Delta by the G. A. X. and w. X. c.
assisted by other orders. Everyone is
invited to attend. We will ask those
who have any flowers to spare to please
bring them on the morning Of May 30,
to the l. o. o F. Hall where the favor
will be appreciated. Look for program
next issue.
Manager Joe Prcgent has secured for
his next attraction Mr. Theo. Lorch
and his capable company, in Howard
Halls beautiful ramantic play "A Sol
der Of the Empire" in all it's correct
attire, truly historical drama, clothed
in brightest colors and rendered in a
manner that places the story before
them in fascinating form. And will
be seen at the Delta Opera House
Thursday night, May "a. Prices, 25, IS
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
- DELroNIAN DAILY DOTS AND DAsHEs.


Prof Reed of Glenwood, was in Delta
this week.
C. N. Walter left Monday for the
Uintah reservation.
M. F. Boiling. Of Paonia, was in
Delta Monday last.
M. D. Vincent, of Paonia, was in
Delta Wednesday.
Mrs. Lee J. Kellin, of Loveland, is
visiting Mrs. Schlapp.
Miss Vera Ash has returned to Delta.
She has been in California for some
time
VIM. Ash and family returned from
California on Tuesday last. They in
tend to remain.
Chas. Newlin has been indisposed for
the past two weeks but is working some
of the time now.
Steve Bailey and Chenowith have
taken contract to build fume on
the North Delta canal work and. are
busy with the job.
Ed Hall, one of the recent purchasers
of the C. Wood place at Cedaredge, was
in the city last Friday. Mr.. Hall set
out 1000 trees this spring.
Frank Darling was rendered sur
prise party last Friday evening, about
sixteen couple walking in on him while
he sat in his shirt sleeves. A good
time was had
Messrs. Ed Wright, Ed Irving and
Chas. Nelson, all of Hotchkiss, were in
town last Monday buying horses. Mr.
Nelson bought valuable team from
Simon Fisher.
H. M. Hogg, congressman from this
district. and wife, passed through the
city Monday en- route east. Mr.. Hogg
was called home on account of some
legal work for an old client.
He stopped his local paper and said
he would take one from Denver. He is
a Booster (), good thing for the
country and we respect his nerve. 1t
has no equal. May his tribe increase.
Professor Ellsworth, whose announce
ment appears in another column, is a
man who comes highly recommended by
the churches Of the cities where he has
taught. Those who are in need of
voice culture will do well to see him.
Broadguaging is going on in earnest.
The AIDING machine, which is cutting a
place along the ties on each side Of the
present rail, passed through Delta this
week. Large numbers of workmen are
engaged between here and Grand juno
tion and the fact is no longer in doubt,
the wide cars are coming and coming
soon.
Doctor Cass, travelling optician, has
taken up a temporary residence in
Delta and is advertising for all the good
folk to see him about their eyes. Prof.
Cass may be all right and he may be a
competent man in his line but the peo-
pie do not want to overlook the fact
that already they support two opticians
who are able to fit glasses properly and
it is suggested that you see them first.
Patronize the people who patronize
you.
AN ORDINANCE
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Appointments of the Baptist Church,
May 20. Morning sermon: debtors. y
Evening Sermon: Goods News. y
TOO p. m. Young Peoples Meeting
"Elijah and John the Baptist. e" We'd
nesday 500 p. m. Prayer Meeting
Stability" Ephes 4:l-16.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18


VIM. Stell and Ernest Hoover have
rented the VIM. Brewer ranch for the
season.
The Chipperfield brothers from Neb.
have tahen up two hundred acres of
land on Fuller mesa. They will improve
it.
The beet prospect is very bright now.
The Ladies Aid of Eckert meets with
Mrs. Fred Burritt today.
The social given by the Ladies Aid
last Thursday evening was a success.
1t netted about $500 profit.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18

II. ID. Hopkins. the editor Of the La
borer, attended to business out Of the
city over Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-18
METHODIST CHURCH.

Sermon themes at the Methodist
Church next Sunday: Morning, "The
Nature and Mission of Christianity"
Evening, "Seven Wonders of the
World" A cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public to attend.
C. C. Rarick, pastor.
ST. LUKES EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Percival
M. Wood, Rector. Services: Morning
9:l5 and HOO. Evening 500. Every
one cordially invited.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-03-28

The color of hair depends ON little
granuleS which can he seen If the hair
be examined under II powerful micro
scope Sometimes the hair may be-
come white IN Il night Brown Sequard
tells MS that when h. WAS forty-ilNe
years old his beard turned white in
two days. This took place when he
WAS perfectly well and without any
especial cause Sometimes. however
sorrow or illness produces The change
earlier in life than fl would usually
take place "a 10 the cause, some have
said that the hair becomes filled with
small air Particles Which make it look
gray. Others have said that the outer
part of the hair becomes altered SO
that it Is like ground glass and you
cannot see the color hut man of
the name OF Metchuikotf tells us that
the real reason is because small NOV
able bodies in the hair deVour the
grains of c1loring matter and move
them 10 the root OF the hair. Some
times poiSous in disease or some results
of sorrow bring about an effect upon
these small migrating bodies tcellS)
causing them Ia become active in The
above fashion. That Is said to be the
reason why the hair grows gray st
Nicholas
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-03-28

miserable eyes
And YOU prefer 10 break mine lie
said gloomily.
Il have promised repeated Molly
quietly. with little VAN attempt at Il
smile.
How does ii happen that am al
lowed To have you for even these few
hours" he went ON Iuoodily.
He is away ON business" Molly an
sWered, her eyes intent upon the ad-
joining room. Il told him You We're
coming over from Philadelphia. and he
said he was sorry not 10 see you-that
he must he away
Gordon sat buried in unhappy rev
erie.
"no look at that girl just sitting
down ut the table by the door" ex-
claimed Molly suddenly. Did you
ever see such hat? There must be
special kind of bird to grow such
stupendous plumes'
Gordon turned "She completely
oyershadows her companion he said.
with forced interest.
The newcomer settled herself in her
chair aud moved the amazing hat 10
one side
by Jove" exclaimed Gordon. with
Il low whistle
He glanced quickly III Molly. Two
red spots like danger signals burned
on either cheek; her wrathful eyes were
fastened on the girls companion. lie
looked up. their eyes met, and Molly
stared ut hiIu with no hint OF recogni.
ton. He half rose to his feet; then Il
hot wave Of color sutfused his face a.
he turned sullenly 10 his companion.
Amusement, Indignation, relief, chas-
eel themselves In quick succession over
Molly's face She met Gordon's eyes,
and her own fell before their message
The strains of the violins died softly
away; the crowd thrilled with enthusI-
assn. Encore, eneore," they cried
and again the gay little French song
echoed through the ROOMS, with all
my heart" swung the refrain.
Gordon leaned over the table. Say
IT," he whispered
The delicate color dyed her checks
crimson: lie bent nearer.
with all my heart she whispered
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-03-28

There are two tremendous moments
in crossing the United States from east
to west by why OF Chicago, Omaha
and Ogden. The first Is when the
bluffs of the Missouri suddenly dwin-
die away and the prairie rolls Into
sight with lis ocean of tall corn. is
landed with uncovered homesteads,
as II one swelling movement of the
sea had been dtyinely caught and pet
rlfied and made fertile And the sec
ond of these significant moments. more
majeStlcallN pregnant with hidden
meanings than the naked glores OF
Niagara or the arrogant cliffs OF I0
semitic, is when the ravines OF the
Sierra Nevada. with their ever green
beauty Of pine trees. broaden out on
the valley Of Sacramento and the hills
recede beyond that magnificent plain.
There and then you realize the per-
petual and indissoluble relation OF
highland 10 iowland and perceive in
the United States more wonderful
geographical unity than you might be
hold anywhere In Europe, where there
Is more variety and less majestic
space. ~ Percy Vincent Donovan in
Sunset Magazine.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-03-28
ALPINE ROOT DIGGERS.
Their Work of Danger High Up In
the Mountains.

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