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The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Delta S New High
School Building

C. j. Anderson, architect, has been
awarded the contract to furnish plans
and specifications for the erection of
high school building to be built on the
central school block, facing north on
Fourth street between Meeker and
Grand Avenue. One wing of the build
ing will be contracted for at this time,
with capacity for accommodating $50
pupils. The entire building, when
complete, will be in the Mission style
of architecture and will cost approx
mately, $4,000. The arrangements
are such that a full equipment of
manual training and gymnasium can be
located in the basement, and all con-
veniences will be installed to make this
school entirely up to date.
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Delta Pioneers Return

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. p. Chiles are here
from Uvalda. Texas, visiting their son,
w. H. Chiles and family. MIR. Chiles
Sr., was a resident of Delta county
from 1886 to two years ago, when, for
the benefit of the health or Mrs. Chiles
he left to reside in Texas. He was one
of the prominent pioneers of Delta
county, serving as county commi issioner
for six years. and filling that position
when the present court house was built.
He is one Of the hardymen of the times
and is vigorous and youthful in appear
ance today. His son, w. II. Chiles, is
assistant cashier of the Delta National
Bank.
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Delta to Have
Big Music House

An important business co-partner-
ship was formed in Delta this week
which will give this town one of the
largest musical merchandise houses of
the Western Slope. Mayor L. d Hau-
ser with A. E. Linkletter is to COM
prise this firm, Mayor Hauser buying
his interest in the business already
established by Mr.. Linkletter. The
firm will occupy the new building
Stockham Bros. are just completing,
which they will fill with carloads of
Pianos and other Musical Instruments,
along with a full stock of Musical
Merchandise, which they are now buy
mo
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Weddings.

Mr.. A. o. Sucker and Miss Martha
Clark were united in marriage at the
PRESBYTERIAN parsonage on Wednesday,
July 8, 1908, by Rev. Geo. M. barley.
Both are from Paonia, where they will
reside, and near where Mr.. Sucker is
interested in n coal mine. The INDE-
PENDENT extends the usual congratu-
lations.
Sunday, July 5th, at Montrose, Rev.
Hayworth married Eva Benedict to
Ernest Richardson, the wedding taking
place at home of the brides parents,
with only near relatives present.
Miss Roberta Davids and Mr.. James
Frady. were married at the home of
the brides parents at Delta on July
4th. Rev. Hayworth officiating. Both
live in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
More Good Buildings.

Harry Mathers is planning to erect a
new building either of brick or with
concrete walls and brick front, on
Main street near the present postoffice
site and where his confectionery store
is now located. The space of S71s feet
front. where the three smaller build
ings are now. is to be occupied. and
they will be torn down to make room.
The big Stockham Bros. concrete
two story ware house at the corner of
Meeker and Fourth streets, is making
good Roadway. When completed it
will be one or the largest buildings of
the town.
The walls of Waller & Blair's new
garage building on Main street south
Of Sixth, are now up and the auto
house will soon be ready for its Gus
toners.
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Candidate for Vice President to be
Nominated Today.
The Difference Between the Late P. T. Barnum
and Mr. Bryan remains: Barnum
Once had Show.

Working the cool this morning the Democratic convention
William Jennings Bryan for the third time its
candidate for President
Mr. Bryan received S92 first ballot and his nomination
declared unanimous
The result far surprise it appeared
before the convention a settled matter
The will doubt nominate candidate for Vice
today conclude its work. the delegates getting ready
by Sunday The of selecting VcePei
dent will prove little burdensome the number Of appi
large different sections of the
contend.
While the does believe there remote
probability being elected Mr.. Taft
Republican, he would be choice Of all the
whom the Democrats could have nominated though possibly
the for he is capable to take
charge of national affairs
In his campaign while unquestonab popular in the West and
Mr. the choice of much of the East.
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
.Montrose Chautauqua.

The Montrose Chautauqua will have
big day July %, Senator La Follette's
day. On that day at 1880 DR.. Charles
A. Payne will deliver his lecture, The
Romance of World Building. At 2:30
concert By Swanee Jubilee Singers.
At 800, 1.-The Self Sufficiency of the
Republic" lecture by John Dewitt
Miller. At p. m, Songs of the
Sunny South-by Swanee Jubilee Sing
ers. At S p. m, lecture 'Represen-
tative Government, by Senator Rob
ert M. La Toilette. An all day ticket
for the above program granted eNcur-
sionists for 70 cents.
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Local and Personal.

A. r. James came up from Denver
Tuesday.
Frank Marshall is spending the week
in Denver.
Miss Ethel Baer is visiting friends in
Denver.
Mr.. Thos. Lamb left for Denver
Tuesday.
C. Z. Mower is sticking close to his
ranch and cattle on Grand Mesa.
Delta is filling up with solid build
ings- both business and residence.
1t is well enough to remind auto
drivers that Main street isn't n race
track
In n month from now there will be
evidence on all sides of increasing
activity.
Secure one of those electral vote
cards of Welch e. Merrill and make
your guesses.
The lamb and the green peas are
now frolicking together. What do you
know about that?
The show that was here last week
had several of what some claim are
our way-back ancestors, and they
looked to us just like monkeys.
The fruit crop of Delta county will
be much larger this year than was ex-
pected early in the season. There will
be agreat amount of apples and peaches
to ship.
Percival L. Coombe is heart soloing
in Denver this week. Some of these
trips he will loose his big heart hand
and there will be queen of diamonds
show up.
The band boys are beginning to give
open air concerts. The evenings are
cool and delicious. and our people enjoy
both the music and the delightful at
mosphere.
The best things possible should always
be said, whether you say mouthful
or just few words. Let it be the
best you have in stock, for your country,
your community and your neighbors.
There is no occasion to burn hole in
your shirt just for the sake of gaining
n few minutes in whooping things
along. Keep at it; take little more
time. IL necessary, and do your work
WELL
r. w. Shull will leave in few days
for trip to Oregon. Montana aud
Minnesota, spending three months in
travel and visiting relatives and old
friends, after which he will return to
his home in Delta.
The Delta County Board of Commits
sioners are in session this week and
busy with the midsummer cleanup.
All members, Wilson, Wilmot and
.Hogrefe are attending.
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Delta Election Goes
For Light Franchise.

At the Special Town Election Tues
day for electric light franchise, there
were 9s votes cast. 81 being for the
issuing of 20 years franchise to Shue
& Blodgett, and 7 against. The fran
chise application appearing in the
INDEPENDENT specifies terms and
prices to be charged for lights. The
light plant will now, understand, be
thoroughly rebuilt, enlarged and equip
ped for improved service.
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Red Men Elect Officers

Osceola Tribe No. l6, Improved Or
der Red Men. met Wednesday night,
July sth, and elected the following Off
GERS: Sachem, DR.. Harry A. Smith; !;
Sr. Sycamore. Chas. f. keenan,; Jr.
Sycamore. w. j. Pegg; Prophet, w
A. Davis; Ohief of Records, Arthur
Barger; Keeper of Wampum, Joe L.
Thurman; Trustee. Joe L. Thurman
The Delta independent., 1908-07-10
Bids Wanted.

We desire bids on construction of
dam for The Oasis Reservoir, situated
near Payne's Siding. Delta County,
Colorado. Bids should be SO much per
cubic yard. Particulars can be had Of
either of the Undersigned All bids
should be in by July 25th.
CLARENCE A. SMITH.
MILTON X. WEIGH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
OUTLAW KILLED

With his life slowly ebbing away,
Dalbert Moore, wanted for robbery, at
tempting to blow up q circus, and
guilty of ether crimes, stood face K
face late Sunday evening in Q desperate
battle with posse, consisting of many
farmers and three detectives from
Wheeling, W. Va, and fought for over
three. quarters Of an hour before he fell
limp to the bottom Of precipice, some
fifty feet below.
Moore was trsiled to his hiding place
in the mountains of Barbour county,
near Phillip, late Saturday afternoon,
and iD the Businesses Of his native noun
tai1s de6ed the officers. For over q
week the Barbour county authorities
had been trying to bring their man TO
Justice, but without avail. Finally sn
spptal was made to the Wheeling police
aud three of their best men were sent 10
THAR aid.
After reaching the supposed hiding
pa e OF Moore, it was seen that a des-
perste fight would be necessary before
capture. A hasty conference was held
between the detectives aud the remsinder
OF the posse, and Moore's fate was
quickly decided upon. He was soon
surrounded and compelled to fight
which resulted in his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
The Collapse of Castro.

Berlin, Dec. %. The overthrow o
President Castro which German official
dom believes to be imminent in view C
todsy's news Of Venezuela, will prob
able put an end to the negotiations that
Oastrohad begunfor the rehabilitation Of
Venezuela's navy aud army. The col
lapse OF the Castro regime is dis!inc
disappointment to Germany which wal
figuring on a number OF rich contracts
from castro and big trade concession
His proposition is now considered out Of
the question. AS the treasury o
Venezuela is no longer at his disposal,
much advance payment is considered i'm
possible.
Berlin, Dec. 22.-Castro will not have
to submit to an operation, according II
the final diagnosis of his case by Dr.
Israel. today. All Castro has to do, il
to obtain from bis excessive intemper
auce. Castro will leave the Israel SAM
tarium at the end of the week.
Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. o.
The utter elimination of President Castro
from the political life Of Venezuela is
accepted as an accomplished fact By
Venezuelsns everywhere, according tC
advices that reached here today from
Caracas. All over Venezuela the feel.
ing against the self.exiled Castro con.
tinues at favor hea! aud he would be 10
danger OF immediate assassination were
he 10 return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
Still a Mystery,

Paris, Dec. 22.-After re-examina.
ton of R. Oouillsrd, valet in the S,ein.
he'll home on the night Of the murder Of
Adolphe S:einheil, aud his mother.in.
Law, Nine. Jspy, Magistrate Andre de-
clared this afternoon that the case sis
as much mystery as ever" The
failure OF any Of the attendants in tbe
S:einheil home to throw any light on
the murder has proved a bitter dissp-
poinlment to the magistrate. Nine.
S.eiDheil will be kept in prison until the
end Of she week, when, If no turtle
evidence is found, she will be release,
"The case Is no farther advanced a,
when Magistrate Leditb withdrP " from
it," Andrew said today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
Virginia News.

Fire Saturday night destroyed the
handsome suburban residence OF A. W.
Griffin, general manager aud treasurer
of the Charlottesville Lumber Company.
The large plant of the Virginla-Oaro
lima Wheel Works, a mile below Rich
moud, was damaged by FIRE last night,
entailing loss of approximately So, 900.
Miss Blanche Onison, daughter OF
William Orrison, was married recently
to Mr.. Charles Shryock, of WaxpOol st
Mount Hope, by Rev. George W. Pop
kins of the Baptist Church.
Miss Lena Gross, daughter Of Mr..
Edwin Gross, of Pleasant Valley, lower
Loudoun, was married recently 70 Mr..
Cameron Head, of Arcols, by Rev.
George w. Gather, of Sterling.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Thomas Cor
don, of Markham, and Mattie Her
rell, DeIaplane, and to Mcbasl Costello,
Of Upperville, and Ida L, Olsudell, Of
DlhucuoUui6'
Strssburg streets we're frat lighted
with electricity last night. The Tumb-
ling Run Electric aud Milling Company
has just installed an electric plant. The
streets had been in total darkness for
many years.
Mrs. John Nesselrodt was severely
wounded in one of her limbs Saturday
at her home 10 Manassas as the result
OF the careless handling of pistol by
one OF her boys, The boy was prepsr-
ing to clesn the gun, and accidently
discharged the weapon, not thinking it
was loaded.
An election held yesterday at Abing-
don to determids whether the whisky
dispenssry should be abolished or re-
tsintd resulted in a victory for the sd-
vocstes OF the dispenssry by msjority
of Sc votes over the drys. The total
vote cast was 239. Intense interest pre-.
vailed throughout the dsy, and hundreds
OF women and children paraded the
streets aud stood about the voting places
singing hymns and praying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
News Of the Day.

The u. S. Supreme Court adjourned
yesterday until January 4. Most of the
recess will be devoted 10 the prepare
ton Of opinions.
President w. H. Newman of the New
York Central Lines tended his rssigus-
ton today at a meeting of the Beard oil
Directors In New York.
Holding that raids on social clubs
cannot be made until warrants have
been sworn out, the Criminal Court al
Birmingham, Ala, quashed 157 liquor
csses.
Sr Thomas Upton bias declared bis
abandonment of the plan to challenge
the cup 10 the 1909, and Designer Fife
vas ordered to burn the plans he had
drawn for the challenging yacht.
Investigation by the Western Union
Telegraph Company, on the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern Railroads
has resulted 10 the arrest of the agent
at Ritzville, WASH, the discharge Of 20
Telegraph operators aud the uncovering
of what is believed by officials of the
company TO be q conspiracy system
atically to rob the Western Union COM
psny of telegraph tells.
Vicenta Gomez, acting president of
Venezuela, to whom General Cipriano
Castro handed over the presidency on
his departure for Europe, has establish
ed new government in Venezuela. He
has replaced the old ministry with q
new body of men who represent various
factions ia the state aud have figured
prominently 10 various ways in the polit-
ieal history of the country.
By direction of the president, the
secretary of war yesterday removed
Maj. Jay ]. Morrow from Office as engi-
ueer commissioner of the District Of CO.
lnmbia and appoin ted in his stead Msj.
Spencer Cosby, of the engineer corps,
who until now has been in charge of the
Washington aqueduct. Msj. Morrow was
ordered to report to the chief ofengineerS
for duty. Maj. Cosby was SWORD in late
yesterday afternoon, and at once as
sumed the duties of the commissioner
ship.
Mrs. Talitha V. Wilson empbatically
denied on the witness stand in Baltimore
yesterday afternoon the many charges
that her husband, DR.. Pierce B. Wilson,
has made connecting her name with that
of former United States Senator Yelling
ton. She denied tba. Senator yelling
ton had ever put his arm around her;
she denied the episode that has been re-
lated concerning an alleged visit be made
to the home Of the Wilson's, aud she alb
solntely denied that the senator had
given her a cent oil money since her mar
rage to DR.. Wilson.
Advices from Virginia City, New, say the
inhabitants are in terror following six earth
quake shocks which shook that place yester'
day and last night.
Rev. R. McQusid, Bishop of Rocheste',
n. Y, who was attacked by Odema of the
lungs yesterday. is in critical condition to-
day. His physicians announce that he may
not live through the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
Steamer Mrecked.

Cuxhsvem, Germany, Dec. 81
The British steamer Trade, from Calves.
ton to Liverpool, was wrecked today 10 q
terrific gale off Point MizzsuheaI, the
captain and six of the crew being
drowned. The cargo, including 81, OOC
bales of cotton, was destroyed. sixty
FIVE OF the crew we're rescued, after en-
during hours Of terrible torture and ex-
posure. They we're thrown onto the
rocky shore, several being fatally injured.
The injured men were dragged TO the
upper cliffs out OF the waves. The men
were taken from their perilOus position
by rescue ship this afternoon.
The Irada also carried number oil
passengers, none of whom was lost. The
steamer struck on q rock 10 heavy fog
and was torn to pieces by q heavy gale
that spraDg up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
Left for Dead.

Durhriug, W. Va, Dec. 22.-Affel
being left for dead by mob which haC
taken him from his hcme, bsaien and
shot him, George Origger, in 3 dying
condition, dragged himself two miles
over the frozen ground to the house of &
friend.
Crigger was taken from bis house last
night by a mob which vas licensed by
his murderous attack on Ed Bell his
partner in a tnrkey-shooting contest
Bell made such low score that Origgel
struck him with his gun, fracturing his
skull. Both Bell aud Crigger are said
so be fatally injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22

airy measure, it is no secret that he has
become restless under recent criticism,
which have limited at a failure OF the
present administration on the zone as
well as the fear OF insurmountable engi-
neering obstacles in the construction OF
the great waterway. When the Presi-
dent and Judge TAFT meet, there will re-
suit q complete understanding OF the
value of what has been done, and the
adoption of plans for a change OF policy,
II any is necessary. Judge Taft will re-
turn from the isthmus about February "a.
The twenty fifth session of the Japan
ese Diet convened today. Sumitaka
Haasbs, leader of the Ssiyukai party
was elected President and Akizuke, 8
prominent progressive was elected
vice president of the House.
II. A. Gudger, of North Carolina, will
be appointed chief justice, of the Su-
preme Court Of the Canal Zone, accord
ing to an annoo cement made today by
Representative Langley of Kentucky.
The congressmar said De bad the presi-
dents promise TO that effect.
The Presidents comm ission on country
Life has finished its work of investiga-
ton and met here today, preliminary to
preparing a report On conditions az
discovered by the commission all over
the county.
Before the end of another fortnight
the United States will be on friendly re-
lations with the new government that is
established or will be established in
Venezuela. The State Department has
little information concerning the sitDa'
ton that has arisen in Caracas since the
departure of Castro, but adVices have
been received from various sources indi'
eating that Oastro's reign Is about to
cad. Secretary Root refuses to indicate
what move is intended by this govern
ment bat it is certain that play OF some
sort is being made, in which the de-
parture of the Maine, and other war YES
sells of the United States whose move
ments are being concealed, has part.
The Maine could reach Curscss in a
weeks time, she having left Hampton
Roads yesterday. The Dolphin and Des
MOines, which have been ordered from
Port au Prince upon q mysterious mis-
sion also, could make the journey in less
time. The bureau of navigation refuses
to divulge the destination of any OF these
vessels, but it is admitted that they are
sailing in connection with orders from
the State Department. 1t is evident
tba. Secretary Root desires to have rep
resentstives Of the United States at hand
with a strong force at. their command,
when the crisis in Venezuela is reached.
de does not, however, desire to create
the impression that he is, in any way,
involving the United States in the
moral encouragement of revolutionary
movement in Veut zuela. This is one ex
PLANTATION OF the secrecy covering the
movements of the ships. According to
present advices received here, the Mon
tsua LETT Hampton Roads yesterday for
ROckland, Maine, and the North Caro-
lima for Charleston. Neither of these
movements are announced in the usual
daily bulletin of the bureau of nsvigs-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
Street Duel.

Baltimore, Dec. 22.--As result Of
a desperate pistol battle in the street OF
Baltimore today one Italian wss
killed, a second probably fatally wound
ed and two others are under arrest,
The four men met on a street corner
and Immediately began shooting throw
ing the entire neighborhOOd Of Saratoga
and Pearl streets into panic. The
shooting is said to have been the culmi-
nation Of ieud started in Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
TOday's Telegraphie News
The Hams Trial.

Flushing. n. Y, Dec. 22.-The
trial of I. J. Hains who is charged with
being principal in the shooting Of W.
E. Annis last August, is still absorbing
the interest of the community. Just 81
Justice Game took his seat Attorney
Shay for the defense made the following
statement:
"Atler a conference OF counsel We
have decided to call as one ofoDr materi-
al witnesses for the defense a member Of
the Bsyside Yacht Club who was on the
| float ST the time of the killing. can.
not give you his pane but he will swear
positively that at no time during thst
afternoon was Mrs. William Annis on
the feat aud that Capt. Hains Was on
the float and Thornton Hams still on
the runway when the shooting began"
Morrill, L. Downs, q member of the
Bayside Club, who was la the club
house when the shooting began, was the
frat witness. He sWore that bis at
tenlion WAS attracted by q noise aud
commotiou on the dock and he ran
down to it. When be got on the float
he demanded who did the shooting and
Thornton Hains told him 1--WE are the
men,"
Downs declared that Thornton Hams
also told him to stand back, that it was
a job for the police. "At that time
Thornton Hains had a cooked revolver
in his hand" swore Downs. al asked
those presentii they searched the captain
snd started to do 30. As did so Thorn
ton Hams pushed me aside and told me
to get back, as it was job for the police.
told him he must think as fools to let
stranger armed with a revolver run
things, aud demanded who he was. he
told me that he was Captain Hams Of
the regular army, the son Of General
Hains.' l declared If he was an army
officer he should be gentlemen. Just
then the real Captain Hams stepped for
ward and said, No, l am Capt. Hams.
This is my brother l said again if be
was a gentlemen he would give up his
gun aud the captain said to him, 'Yes,
do so; this is q gentlemen's club.' Thorn
ton Hams then broke his revolver, called
my attention 10 the fact that none OF the
cartridges were exploded, placed them in
his pocket and handed the revolver to
me As l started up the float the de-
PENDANT called me back and handed me
the belt and holster in which he had
carried his revolver. left him there
and went back up on the dock and
cleared a way through women and child
rem gathered there. | did not see him
again until he WAS arrested. | kept the
revolver and holster until the police
came aad gave them to Officer Baker"
Downs WAS cross examined at great
length
John T. Stevens, the next witness,
vas in a boat fifteen feet of the float
when the shooting began. His story was
along the line of that Of the preceding
eye witnesses.
The witness said: ut. jenkins Bains
said to me that he had come there to
protect his brother aud that If any one
had iuterferred he would have shot him
dead" This emphatic declaration stag
gered the defense and Mcintyre jumped
to his feet and objected, moving that
the statement be stricken out. 'Tll
allow it to stand" quietly ruled the
court. .