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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-07-09
BOUND TO PROVE
THAW WAS INSANE

New YORK, July 9-That Harry
Kendall Thaw was insane when he
shot White is the defense virtually
settled upon by the prisoners's law
yers, after Doctor A lien McLane Ham.
ilton had reported to Former Jcdge
Olcott, of Thaw's counsel, the results
of his long and searching examinations
of Thaw on three occasions in the
Tomb's prison. Emotional insanity
will be the prop of the defense. This
means that while Thaw is now sane,
he vas temporarily out of his mind
when he slew White.
Five eminent alienists. each renown-
ed all over the country, have been
summoned by the Tbaw interests to
sustain Doctor HamiItnn's contentious
as to Thaw's state of mind when he
killed White. rne result of Doctor
Hamilon's testimony of Thaw's mind
today gave great satisfaction to his
lawyers. This was evidenced by the
declaration of Terrence MscManus,
of Mr.. Olcott's firm. who said:
"Tne result of Doctor Hamilton's
examination was satisfactory to US.
I might say that we were overjoyed
at what it showed. You cannot put
il too strongly"
To the end that Hairy Thaw may
be saved from trial for the murder of
Stanford White, his counsel determin-
ed today to employ not culy all the
prominent aIlenists in New York. but
all of the celebrated mind specialists
in the c2untry. to testify to the young
pI isoners mental condit ion. This de.
termination was based upon the con-
clusions nf Doctor Hamilton. The
work of retaining alienists has already
begun and as soon as it shall be COM
pleted only the three specialists now
employed py the prosecution will be
available to controvert the over.
whelmine mass of testimony which
tho defense expects to adduce in the
trial
1t was given out by friend of Thaw
today that the defense has every rea-
son to believe that Tbaw will never
come to trial, as his attorneys will be
able to prove bewteen now and October
that he is menaltally irresponsible and
as 80 at the time of the killing of
White.
So encouraged are Thaw's attorneys
by the result o.. the third examination
of their client made today by Doctor
Hamilton, that they decided TO en-.
gage seven we'll Enown alienists to
follow up Doctor Hamilton's oonclu-
sions.
The defense is now devotiug itself
solely to the insanity theory, and is
highly eleated at what it has thus tar
been able to discover in regard co
Young Thaw's mental condition.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-07-09
81 PEOPLE ROBBED
BY LONE BANDIT
Highwayman Holds Up 5 Stages in
Yosemite Park and CompeIs
Travellers to Hand over VAL
uabIes at Point of Pistol

Wawoni, Cal. July 9-At 3:i5
O'Clock today, six miles from the
lunch station of the Ahaphee, on the
Yosemite side, five of the Yosem its
stages and private rig, holding in all
fifty-one persons, were held up by a
lone highwayman. He wore cam
paign hat with worn rim. a blush
coat with black sleeves and his mask
was soft black calico. He had rags
tied around his feet. He had a rusty
Al carbine, which was recognized bv
some Of the drivers. The stage was
ordered to stop until they all lined ap
together, then the passengers were
ordered out and marched out in single
file and in TIE direction indicated by
the robber. He made them. at thepoint
of his gun. double up and jump and
perform other gymnastic feats.
The first stage held up was driven
by ". A. Palmer. II. W. Elliott
from Hornitos was ordered to take
the express box from this stage and
carry it into the brush short distance
up the road from the stage. Then
the rohber blew off the lock by firing
at it with his rife. This was seen by
eye " illnesses. The amount the treas
ure pox contained is not known. The
cash taken from the tourists amounted
to about 5000. One man lost $500
diamond and a watch valued at $400.
A watuh was taken from an elder "
gentleman, but on begging TO have the
rubber return it on account Of its being
an heirloom the tourist got it back.
He was a systematic thug. Most of the
jewelry was Kept by the robber.
When he was through plundering he
handed all the empty purses back to
one of the men, telling him to carry
them to Wawona and neliver them to
their rightfal owners.
One passene ger noticed that he had
iron grey hair and steel blue eyes He
also had two of the fingers on his left
hand tied up with black cleth and
the left. a rm was slightly Lsmall0r than
the right. HIS voice was very soft
and his manner cool.
ne made some Of the passeD gers
search their trends, then sordered them
to get through with the work more
quickly. When they were lined up to
be searched a woman tainted. The
robber only smiled, and when he came
to search her after she recovered she
took a good look at him and she says
she can identity him anywhere. The
United States matt Was delayed an
hour and half, but was not taken
from the stage.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
Is BOOSTING
DELTA COUNTY.
Denver Railroad Man Will Build in
Cedaredse and May Interest
Eastern Capitalists.

E. A. Brown, travelling passenger
agent for the New York Central Lines
in Colorado, and who recently purchased
a tract of land and several lots in Ced-
aredge, visited Delta last week. In
conversation with an Independent re-
porter he expressed himself as being
carried away with the present, and the
future of Delta County and especially
Cedaredge. Commenting on what he
intended to do at the latter place. Mr..
Brown said:
I'VE shall commence building up there
in very short time, arrangements to
be made with one or two parties keep
ing the work little behind. Irecently
purchased six lots in Cedaredge and
contemplate improving all of them in
the near future or just as soon as the
country up there will warrant it. / also
have purchased ranch and my wife,
in partnership with Mr.. Hall, purchased
large tract this spring on which they
have set n large orchard. ! am very
desirous of interesting my cousin, W. C..
Brown, one Of the vice-presidents of
the New York Central. who, of course,
is capitalist, and would be well worth
inducing to locate here if possible. One
fact that impresses itself on me is the
almost unbelievable growth this coun-
try is now experiencing and the daily
arrival of new people who are seeking
homes and investments. / intend to
give this country good word where
ever and whenever can and the pleas
ant part about it all is that one can
never say too much.
Mr.. Brown left for Denver Monday,
having spent all the time over here he
could spare but it is apparent that he
has become fully versant with the Won
derful country to be found within the
confines of Delta County and that such
being the case one more efficient booster
can be added to the fast growing list.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
INTO A new WORLD TONIGHT.

Eleven boys and girls will step into different world tonight
of them brush against commercial side of life to
studies in higher learning and to look ahead
the life of the home. Four and girls comprise the
class of O6 and each will this evening deliver the
maiden of the completion the in the
Delta schools May the life of Zach be continuation of the pleas
trails that wind back back until background
childhood days and this night become fitting arch
lives of usefulness of integrity and of happiness The future
will oft provide glance behind and Graduation Day
will be bright spot in the Pa event that will demand
lingering thought, wistfu remembrance.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
How COnsiderate.

Don't let the idea get abroad that.
just because there is no duly ordained
minister of the gospel in this man S
town. the people of Lake City are going
to be at the mercy Of sin without re-
treat and refuge in sight. The Times
will continue to look after the morals
of this burg and is prepared to give the
Devil the hardest scrap he has ever had
since he changed his place as brightest
of the angels" to king of Hades. All
hearts bowed with sin and sorrow are
invited TO tell their troubles to us; we
will be rock in the weary land. Lad
les with heavy hearts are especially in
vited to come to us for sympathy during
the dearth of ministers in the town
Lake City Times.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
Another Success.

"Rebecca's Triumph" scored another
success on their trip to Hotchkiss last
Friday evening and came back greatly
pleased at the reception and pleasant
treatment given them by the Hotchkiss
people. The Opera House at the above
town was filed to overfiowing and n
good sized crowd fingered while the
Delta orchestra furnished music for
waltzes and two-steps. The company
were obliged to transfer to Austin, a
washout on the branch hindering trains
from making run through, but as the
crowd was out for good time no one
objected. The trip was financial sue
cess. twelve dollars above all expenses
the receipts.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
DELTA LOSES BY
ONE SCORE.
Glathe Boys Prove One Too Much
and Carried Away the Honors.
Fair Crowd.

Base ball fans were disappointed last
Wednesday afternoon, the Olathe team
managing to score one more run than
the home boys. The game was called
at 2:30 and fair sized crowd greeted
the call of PLAY Ball." During the
first part of the game the visiting team
managed to score several runs and for
a time it looked as if the Maroons were
to suffer one of the worst defeats ever
experienced. But toward the middle of
the game a change was made in some
of the positions and decided brace-up
was noticed on the part of the home
team. The final SC )re was II to IS and
the full nine innings were played.
The base throwing by Delta was de-
cidedly rotten and before the next game
is arranged for much practice in this
regard must be indulged in. Batting
was weak on the part of most of the
team. Ross Conklin played good
game and Ernie Blair did well. Gill
was not in usual trim and change to
Parks as pitcher benefited matters to
great extent. Parks pitched well
and had better support been given the
tale would have been different. Whit
aker made one or two breaks on first
but his general play through the game
was fair. The boys have one great
fault and that is in watching the game.
Two or three times outs were made
from sheer carelessness and slow throw
ing of the ball after caught by fielder
gave the visiting side much advantage.
Into the game at all times is as es-
sential in ball playing as in any other
sport and if one is not continually alert
the other fellows get the best of it.
The next game has not yet been ar
ranged for and before it is the team
will be compelled to do a little farming.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
School Teachers for Coming Term.

The school board in District Number
One have made the following selec tions
for the coming year. John NJ. Bowers
of Waukon, Iowa, as superintendent,
Joseph Reed of Glenwood Springs as
principal. Miss Law of Delta and Miss
Middaugh of Gunnison as assistants.
Miss Ethel Scheid and Miss Mab.
Kuhnley have also been selected to posi-
tions in the lower grades. Miss Cope
will leave and one or two others have
also intimated such intention. Prof.
keplinger, so it is understood, will de-
vote his time to pursuing the plow on
his ranch at Cedaredge. The year just
closing has been successful one from
the standpoint of learning and the class
es have all been handled in an efficient
manner. Delta should be proud of her
schools the finest on the Western
Slope.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
c. P. Nutter has left for California.

c. P. Nutter has left for California.
A. 7. Ambrose, of Glenwood Springs,
was in the city over Memorial day.
The Lingren place, on Surface, is re-
ported as sold Consideration $1,000.
Miss Nellie Stevens returned home
from Colorado Springs. Wednesday.
Next week the Independent will en-
deavor to picture, as rearly as possible
by words, the condition of some of the
back streets of Delta when it rains. A
few incidents that are not only ludic-
rous but to the point. will also be pub
lished.
Mrs. Frank Vandeberg and son arriv-
edhere this week from Salida and will
remain. Mr.. Vandeberg, who is con-
ductor on the branch. and one of the
best fellows in the world, became tired
of being so far distant from his family
and accordingly the above move was
made.
Wards minstrels were not particular
favorites and Manager Pregent did all
he could to disuade them from playing.
A fair house greeted them. however.
and the usual forty miners" in the
way of jokes and end men sayings were
forced upon good natured but an
noyed audience.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
KNEW WHAT THE
MATTER WAS.
Said Dying Cow had Swallowed
Wire and Autopsy Proved His
Words True.

A. r. Douthitt, although ayoung and
recent advent into the field of vetinary
surgery. knows what he is doing.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Sheffield, Of
North Delta, noticed that one of his
cows, a full blooded Jersey, was ailing.
He called Dr. Douthitt and that gentle
man informed the owner that his COW
was troubled with some disease Of the
heart. Medicine to correct the difficulty
was administered daily under the Doc
tors directions and yet no Improvement
could be noticed. Daily examinations
of the heart proved that water bag
was gathering and although the animal
was otherwise apparently all right it did
not seem possible to relieve the trouble.
Three days ago DR.. Douthitt said to
Mr.. Sheffield. My medicine is doing no
good but | know what is the matter
Win lne COW. one Has sNa lS"NN "
wire" Mr.. Sheffield was just little
skeptical and said pothing to anyone
about it but yesterday the COW died.
DR.. Douthitt, in the presence of MIR.
Sheffield and another gentleman opened
the animal and sure enough sticking in
to the inflamed and badly swollen heart
was wire about five inches long and
little heavier than an ordinary hat pin.
Which all goes to prove that just be-
cause man is young and doesn't have
bundle of gray hairs he may yet be
wise to his job The incident has
proven that DR.. Douthitt is no ordinary
man in his line and taking into consid-
Grafton several operations and other
work which has come to notice of late,
it can certainly be said that Delta sup
ports u veterinary of no mean ability.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01

The brick making people are having
hard time in drying their brick, the
recent wet and damp weather no,
being conductive to drying conditions
Mr.. English informed an Independent
reporter today that all he wanted was
few more days of good weather and
the kilns would be burning. 1t seems
strange to wish for dry weather in
Colorado yet the spring of .o6 as been
an exceptionally wet one.
Frank Sanders accompanied by his
son and Dobe Brown of Montrose, leave
Monday for the Uintah country, the
party to travel overland. Later in the
summer they will continue on to the
Golfield district in Nevada. Mr.. San
ders has been planning this trip for some
little time and has made all arrange
ments for a speedy and comfortable jour
ney.
The Grand Mesa Lumber Company is
building foundation directly east of
their present Office building and as soon
as completed will move the building
onto it. The space where the office is
now standing will be utilized by large
new shed, demanded by the increasing
amount of business enjoyed by this
company.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
Nearly Lock.Jaw

On last Sunday morning Mrs. Haley,
while yawning. suffered what might
be called an attack of lockjaw. Local
physicians were called and for two or
three hours it was thought that serious
result might come of the unusual happen
ing. Luckily, however, the doctors were
able to relieve tho trouble and aside
from thorough scare for both Mrs.
Haley and family, no serious efforts
were occasioned.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
BUILDINGS and
SIDEWALKS.
Rate on Cement is Withholding I'm.
provements. Lumber Scarce
and no Brick as Yet.

A report has been circulated of late
which expressed doubt that Mr.. Hill
man would erect the building planned
at the corner of Main and Fourth. Mr..
Hillman stated to an Independent re-
porter this week that all such stories
were erroneous and that he would com
mence building as soon IS brick and
lumber were obtainable. Brick will not
be ready for thirty days yet and it is
also impossible to get big timbers at
this writing. Another thing that should
be arranged, if possible, is remedy
for the exceedingly unfair railroad rate
that now exists on cement. Grand
Junction benefits with 25 cent rate on
this commodity while d el,a, still nearer
Portland, pays just one hundred per
cent more, or fifty cents per hundred.
II hardly seems possible that the Den
yer and Rio Grande would be so unfair,
in the light of their usually courteous
treatment Of the western slope people,
to exhort such price from Delta build
ers If one may use the Grand Junction
rate as a criterion for what cement can
be hauled for. The local cement, while
all right for some purposes, doesn't act
as it should under water. failing to
withstand the attacks made upon it If
kept damp. Although there are cement
beds in Delta County that would furnish
just as goods quality of cement as
comes from Portland. there seems to be
no inclination on the part of the loc al
people TO put up necessary capital for
its manufacture. The beds lie in Il
canon up the river and are only accessi-
BILE by trail.
With the coming Of cement sidewalks
and numerous buildings planned it is
necessary that Delta obtain much Gem
eat and it must be of AL quality. Gem
cnt sidewalks made from an inferior
quality of this article are worse than
wooden ones.
1t is hoped that the railroad company
will treat this matter in a fair and
equitable manner and that Delta will
not be the sufferer on their account.
Some years ago the rate to Delta from
Portland was just what is wanted now
twenty-five cents.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
ASKS $4,000 AS
DAMAGES.
Suit Filed Against Anna Hopkins
Alleges Such Amount Considered
as RetributiOn.

Mrs. Anna Hopkins, wife of the edit
or of the Delta Laborer, has been sued
for $4,000 damages by Mona Brownell,
the latter alleging such amount will
satisfy her in lieu of the unwarranted
attack on her person by the former.
The trouble occurred on Saturday after
noon May 10, in front of the hardware
store owned by F. P. Hunt & Co.
Without warning Mrs Hopkins, while
passing Mona Brownell, assaulted that
lady, tearing her clothes and scratching
her face, and in such a indicative
manner that passersby interviewed and
stopped the trouble.
Some little time ago pass to Denver
was obtained by Mr.. Hopkins for Sis
ter of Mrs. Brownell The pass was
never used and only few days before
the trouble Mr.. Hopkins had renewed
lllt Trans pOI biC VA
Mrs. Brownell. But that gentleman
being away at the time the pass was
returned and the whole matter not ap-
pearing in the right light to his wife,
evidently Mrs. Brownell was under cen
sure in her eyes and the manner enumer-
ated above is supposed to be accounted
for by the act of renewing the pass.
So now Mrs. BEownell sues Mrs.
Hopkins for the $1,000. The matter
comes up in the county court under
Judge Dckerson. Milton r. Welch is
attorney for the plaintiff and Millard
Fairlamb has been attending to the at-
fairs of the defendant.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
Rist Buys CrabilI Interest.

1t is no longer Crabill & Rist. On
Monday of this week l.. c. Rist, the
Junior partner, purchased the entire in
terest of Mr.. Crabill and will conduct
the business alone, assisted at present
by Mr. George Crabill. In parting with
his interest in the business Mr.. Crabill
does so by necessity. Troubled as he
is with an ailment that demands out
door air and no dust-aSrhma-he has
found it absolutely imperative to make
the move at once. He desires to thank
the patrons of the concern for their lib
eral patronage and trusts the same re-
gard will be shown to Mr. Rist. the
firms successor. A full line of feed
and articles usually kept by feed stores,
will continue to be carried by Mr.. Rist
and the usual prompt attention to or
ders will be carried out in the future as
in the past MIR. Crabill has not yet
determinei what move he will make
but may be compelled to seek another
climate, perhaps the northwest. If it
shall be necessary and Delta lose there
by, all will be sorry.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
Mrs. Lynch to Telluride.

Mrs. Lynch. proprietor of the Lynch
Gallery. was called to Telluride Sunday,
the condition of her mother considered
quite serious. She has left with the
intention of staying in the above city
until her mother is materially improved
and will not return for some little time.
in closing her establishment for this
reason it is her desire that all patrons
become acquainted with the cause.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
ESTRAY HORSE.

Either stolen or escaped from my
pasture on May 80 or Slst-a Jet Black
four .year-old mare of about eleven
hundred pounds weight. Is marked by
light wire cut on left front foot, and
letter w brand on left shoulder. Had
short rope around neck. Any person
giving me notice by letter at Delta will
be rewarded.
rncccv
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
The EDITOR RECEIVES A LETTER

North Delta people, or some of
that the Gunnison river ever gets
the letter which follows was sent
accepted in the spirit in which it
all acts of an editor are supposed
posed that his letters should also
certainly a touch of sarcasm in tn
rent of ridicule. But there is not
To the DELTA INDEPENDENT:-
North Delta is under IT'S feet
and on housetops. The smoke sta
fish. Everybody is drowned exc
too full of WIND to sink.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
Harry Stockbam Married

Harry Stockham. son of A. II. Stock
ham, president of the First National
Bank, of this place. was married this
week to Miss Belle Shoup formerly a
resident of Delta. The groom's par
ents accompanied him east. the mar
riage taking place in Markle, Indiana.
The couple will reside here.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
High School Alumni.

All members of the Alumni are COR
daily invited to attend the reunion on
Tuesday evening, June 8. Reception
will be held at 8 o'clock at the home of
Mrs. John Travis. Banquet at ten
o'clock. Supper 75 cents per plate.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
CALL FOR Meeting.

NORTH DELTA, Colo. May 81. 1905.
Public notice hereby given that there will be meeting held
the North Delta School House Saturday. June 1906
P NJ for the purpose discussing plans and straight
the Gunnson River point the j. D. Johnson ranch
Every body invited attend. Called by
LIPPERT. GALLANT, READ AND OTHERS.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
r. j. CoFFEY.

The east bound narrow gauge train
will change time on June Sd, leaving
Delta at 0.55 on and after tnat date.
Don't forget to post those letters a little
earlier and if you are intending to jump
the country it is best that you also
remember this change.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01

ZEN, do not like to be reminded
VI a rampage and accordingly
he editor of this paper. 1t is
-'nt and published herewith as
be public ones, and it is sup
b. treated likewise. There is
composition and an undercur-
rg to do but stand for it, ~
NDrth Delta, Colo, May 81.
". water. People are in trees
d at Rollins coal mine is full of
= a few REPORTERS who are
Yours Truly,
A DROWNED MAN.
The Delta independent., 1906-06-01
EIGHTH GRADE EXERCISES TODAY

The Eighth Grade will render the follow
school house today: