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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15

Mr.. Taft gets around good deal NOR
than some men who weigh much less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15
Mr.. Jsrome's Troubles.

From the Boston Herald.
District Attorney Jerome seems to be
catching it right In the immediate vicin.
lily of his neck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15

The airship brothers have also demon
strated how to survive smash.
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S8.75 to $25.OO each.

Girls Percale Dresses. In the new plaids
and checks. made with high and low
neck and full plated skirt; sizes q to Il.
Special price, $I.o5 each.
Third door, G st.
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Girls Serge Coats IN red and dark blue
made box style with black velvet coiia, :.
and cuffs: lined throughout with sill
sizes to IA. SIN >
$1,000 each. Value, $12.5o.
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High=grade
Toilet Articles.

Murray Lanman's Florida Water. bottle; !, ~.
Michcison.s Bay Rum. bottle 35c Soc ana NC
Wanon's shampoo Bags. each. ioc' D iol. ~ ~
Mennen's Talcum Powder. box nc
Colgate's Talcum Powder, box. Loo ana &c &c
nnoih io"ai' ............19c
Mum, ,cA ~ pasta tube ,..........1 Sc
'SnemeIu ,r.u pas,e tube 20c
cuSars r Iohh pnwder hottie ....... .15c
coka'e r -. i'" pdar hoy ...........19 ice
: 1 ai"A "a r,h powder box lie
I|iste. al ~ 49, n.5ar hox 4 &c
i i.nh I'LL r.h pnwdcr hottie. l5c and 35c
n; IA ,n,nnJ cream bottle. ....... .25c
I,. a ara.., little ..............19 c
I $50 hn,.i. lie
: ;.i =. n.,i. ...... f5c and 60c
III cn,o,n. hottie . 27c, Soc and SIC
Pinaud's Brilliantinc, bottle ..............-oc
Main fleor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15

A great many Americans who have not
seen America are seeing Europe this sea-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15

Latest Presidential Boom.
Prom the Los Angeles Times
Jack London is now mentioned as the
socialist candidate for President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15

Misses and Young Ladies' One-piece
Dresses, Of organdie. swiss and net elah-
orateiy trimmed with valenciennes lace
and insertion: suitable for graduattons.
commandments and general summer use:
sizes ii. Is and 49,
S8.75 to $500 each.
Girls and Misses White Dresses. of
Persian lawn, swiss and net; some made
pam, some neatly finished, others elabo-
raIely trimmed with valenciennes lace and
insertion; sizes to H. anu
1915 to $4,000 each.
Girls Guimpes. of fine Persian and
french lawn, neatly trimmed with French
ano German vaienclennes lace: also with
fine embroidery: sizes 6 to IA.
, 75c to $3.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15
Children's Spring
and Summer Shoes.

ohR UILT on proper lasts for
: DN growing feet; correct by
WY gienic shapes; made from
leather at once flexible
and durable; stylish in appearance,
comfortable in use, and to be had
in every combination of size and
width.
Misses and Children's White Canvas 2-eyelet
Princess Ties Goodyear Welt sole. plain CT ~
toe; very dressy; sizes to S. Pair. UA'/ ,
Sizes 81 to lola Pair. 200
Sizes II to 9 Pair. .................. S2. so
Misses and Children's Black Kidskn Oxfords
patent tip. Goodyear welt sole; sizes 6 SI "a
Size. 81 to ,oa. rair............ $1.75
Size. II to .. Pair. $500
Misses and Children's Two-strap Tan 81 2s
Barefoot Sandals; sizes 3 to 3. Pair.
Sizes 81 to 2. Pair. SI so
Sizes ~ to 6. Pair................. 200
skin. tan calfskin and patent coltskin, in the
popular blucher cut, with Goodyear welt CO RI
sole; sizes II to 1871. Pair. ........... oo
Sizes to 81. Pair. $500
Third door. Tenth ct.
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A small lot of Children's Coats in
checks and novelty effects: ends of lines
left from this seasons selling.
$500 each. Values, S.. so & 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15

Misses Graduation Dresses. of organ
dies, India linons and net: trimmed with
laces and medallions: finished with deep
flounce, fine tucks and lace; sizes IA, 16
and Is.
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Lovely May Is just as tickle as she ever
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The Anti-Fly Campaipn.

And the summer campaign is in full
swing-against the flies. Don't give them
anything to smell In your yard or alley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-15
Girls Percale Dresses. with high neck
~ sleeves and full plated or gathered
skirt; sizes 6 to IA.
Special price, $I.25 each.

Girls Percale Dresses. made Russian
style, in black-and- checks and red
white. black and blue polka dots: some
are made with low neck and short
sleeves; some with high neck and long
sleeves. and others are in the popular
jumper style with full plated skirt; sizes
6 to II years.
Special price, $I.45 each.
Girls White Lawn and India Linon
Dresses. some with low neck and short
sleeves, and others with high neck and
three-quarter sleeves, trimmed with en-
broidery; skirt made very full and neatly
finished; sizes & to IA.
Special prices, $1.45 to $1.oo each.
Girls Dresses. of India linons and
lawns. In various styles: some trimmed
with laces and tucks: others with en-
broidery and tucks; high and low necks
and long and short sleeves: sizes & to IA.
$2.Q5 to $500 each.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02

Did you ever hunt for II hatpin in a
dusty country road when the young
woman who lost the pin does not know
exactly where it dropped out Of the
carriage? 1t is great sport. There
were three other parties in the car
riage who did not return to hunt for
The pin, but left the young woman and
the young man to trail back over the
road. The persons in the carriage US
/ pected that the hatpin affair had been
made up by the couple hunting for it
and so did not interfere, which was
very good Of them. After strolling
back a mile and a half, so that the oc-
cupants of the carriage were dimly
visible in the distance, the hunters
started to return. The party in the.
carriage then began to realize that
there might be something in the story.
after all. They drove back, and every
body began to hunt. The hatpin was
of a dull gold hue. With their noses
In the dust the hunters hunted. Fate
led the girl who lost the pin to pick
1t up herself. Then the suspicious Of
the remainder Of the party We're again
aroused. They actually believed that
It was a put up job. How suspicious
some people are!-Columbus Dispatch.
Here's a letter from the boss" said
the machine leaders, henchman. "He
said you'd give me a job"
"But," protested the merchant, IT
have absolutely nothing for you to do
here"
That's all right. l won't mind that
so longs 1 git me pay reg'lar."
Yeast-It is difficult to tell the walters
from gentlemen diners at fashionable
restaurants now
Crimsonbeak-Well, if you happened
to search 'em when they went out YOU
could tell the difference. The walters
would have the money in their clothes
Workers Statesman.
The pOrrerS OF uue ccut,a.- M~----
at Paris. which are the largest mar
kets in the world. are called 9TH
strong men of the markets becaus
Of their great muscle and wonderful
endurance. They wear hats as big a
parasols, which enable them to carr,
on their heads most unwieldy and un
pleasant burdens, such as crates o
fowls, rabbits and sucking pigs.-In
d%ianapolis News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
LANGDON CITY CHURCHES.
Service Announcements of Langdon Pastors
For Next Sunday.

Catholic Church The order of SER
vice for Sunday at st. Alphonsus church
will be as follows: Low mass at 500
a. NJ, high mass at 1870 a. NJ; Sunday
school at 2:3o p. NJ; vespers at 7:3O.
Rev. M. Dougherty, pastor.
Episcopal Church-Services at the
Church of Our Saviour on Sunday Dec
9th, 1907, will be held as follows: Holy
communion at $50 a. M; holy communion
and sermon at10:30a. m.; SUNDAY school
at 1900 NJ; evening prayer at 1880 p. NJ
Rev. Guy P. Burleson, Priest-in-C Charge
Regular services at the Methodist
Episcopal church next Sunday at II, a
m.,% preaching service, followed by the
Sunday school at noon. Evening service
at 1880, fifteen minutes song service
followed by a sermon of evangelistie
character. Everyone cordially welcome
G.. A. Bates, Pastor.
Presbyterian Church-The order Of
Sunday services Is as follows: Morning
service at HOO o'clock. Sunday schoo
at noon. Bible class at 300 o'clock il
the afternoon. Evening service at 7:3(
o'clock. Prayer meeting On Thursday
evening at 1880 o'clock. The Junior
Endeavor meets on the same evening a
TOO, just before the prayer meeting
The public are cordially invited to at
tend all these services. Rev. F. j. Hib
bard, pastor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
CORRESPONDING
OLGA.

We take the present opportunity of
wishing all "a Bright, Prosperous and
Happy New Year.
j. B. Beauchamp's two daughters,
Marielause and Anna, are home for the
Christmas holidays.
Which one of our many young ladies
will be the first to take advantage of
1908 being Leap Year?
Leon and Arthur Plante are away on
a two weeks visit to friends and relatives
on the Manitoba side of the line.
Vivian Coriveau, who is also attend
ing school at lakewood, returned home
last week to spend the holidays with her
parents.
George Dunnigan is down from Lang
don spending Christmas at his fathers.
Charles Dunnigan was also home for
Christmas.
Miss Exerine L%aderoute, the teache.
of the primary department of our school
is just recovering from a severe attack OF
tonsilitis.
Philip Brusseau, our landlord was at
Walhalla last week to meet his son
Oscar, who is home for the holidays
Oscar is attending school at lakewood.
We understand the church trustees
are having extra braces put on the
belfry, as it was doubtful if it coulo
withstand the ringing of the Old Yeal
out and the New Year in.
Beaulieu Camp No. BAIT M. w. of A.
will celebrate the silver anniversary O.
the order tomorrow, Friday, Jan'y 3rd
1908, by adopting a large class. AL
Neighbors are heartily welcome to I,
place at our camp fire.
We omitted to mention in our las
news the arrival of a little girl at tn,
home of David C~harbonneau. MI
Charbonneau is a member Of our scheo
board and believes that Olga township
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Advertised Letter List.

The following list of uncalled for let
tiers have been received at the Langdon
post Office, during the week ending
Thursday, Jan'y End, 1908.
ENT LIST.
Dickey, Geo. s Fidyk, III. M.
Hanson, P Haryn. Z.
Herdman, H. Jones, Mr..
Maran. VIM. Taylor, j. F.
Rem!r, H. A. Renault, julie
Wisniroski, Ben Arnes, Jacob
LADIES LIST.
johnson. Mrs. Amy Burke, Mrs. S. E.
Parties calling for any of the above
letters will state that they have been
advertised and be required to pay a
charge of one cent for advertising.
JOHN McGAUvRAN. Postmaster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
1t Looked Suspicious.

Five-year-old Lewis had on several
occasions successfully evaded his nurse
and paid surreptitious and delightful
visits to the workmen Oh an apartment
house in process of building at the cor
ner of his block. AS the result Of his
observations there he unconcernedly
and without prejudice emitted a choice
and varied assortment Of profanity at
the luncheon table. His shocked moth
er tried to impress upon him that
never, never again must he repeat such
words. But Lewis either lacked dis
elimination Or his parents warning
had not been sufficiently impressive,
for a few days afterward he vented a
notable addition to his vocabulary Of
explosives. His mother this time wait
ed not for speech, but promptly and
firmly seized the young man and wash
ed his mouth out with soapsuds. which
she had already demonstrated as an
effectual spiritual cleanser.
A few days afterward Lewis was
watching the nurse giving his six
WSehS-Olu SlSleI ucI Dulu, dIu Wien
nurse carefully washed out the little
mouth Lewis asked interestedly,
Nurse, has baby been saying naughty
words ?"-New York Times.
Why He Sighed.
One thin, pale man in the large bath.
ing suit, standing knee deep in the
water, sighed.
"Why," we asked, ARE you so sad?'
"Alas," he answered, 1.-THE sea is the
grave of my first wife!!
Our lips curled superciliously.
"But you are married again. WE
------1
Miss J.-Your bedroom must be
very healthy place, dear.
Miss P.-What makes you think so?
Because l notice that when you are
downstairs sometimes you are pale
but if you go up into your bedroom
for a short time you come down with
a beautiful color"
1--WE use the low pressure system II
this plant" explained the engineer
"That is, we use the steam over ant
over again"
II see," said the visitor. TITS some
thing like the system of ventilation
in the sleeping cars."-Chicago Trib
uue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders of the First National Bank
of Langdon, North Dakota, will be held
on Tuesday, the 7th day of January,
1908, in its banking rooms In the City of
Langdon, North Dakota, for the pur-
pose of electing directors and the trans
action of any other business that may
properly come before them.
o. e. THOMPSON,
Cashier.
Langdon, N. OAK, Dec. 7th. 1907.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02

Stove Bargains! Don't fail TO see our
steel.. ranges, steel cook stoves, Oak heat
ing stoves and Favorite base burners
before you buy. We are going to sell
these stoves regardless of price. Mercer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
To The Public.

Any persons knowing themselves to be
indebted to Mercer & LAWN, will call at
their store, and settle at once and save
costs, as we must have our money.
MERCER q LAWN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
should get a goodly share of the state
%portlonment money.

Saouiu SeC a Soodly snare OF tne StaCe
portlonment money.
The Foresters are going to have a
basket social at the Forester's Hall on
Jan'y 7th, 1908. All are cordially in
vited and a good time guaranteed. A
special effort will be made to entertain
all; both young and old.
We understand the terminal town OF
the new railroad is located, and will be
one mile south and three quarters of a
mile east of Mclean postofice. This
will leave the road in the best place tc
come up the hill and strike Olga when
it is extended further west: which is the
intention of the present management.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02

Money always on hand for first and
second mortgage loans on Cavalier
county lands. Best of rates and con
ditions. 0. b. Thompson, cashier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02

FOR RENT-Fiye room cottage at rear Of
Presbyterian church. Inquire of. Jas. G.
Dickson Lapgdon. N. d. 22tf.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
WANT Ce!y M

A ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted in this
q column for One Cent a Word each Insertion
NO advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
Genus. Cash must always accompany.out of
Town ORDERS, The rate for the insertion of
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter be ten cents perl;co each insertion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02

LoST,On or about Dec. 6, 1907, on the section
line between Sec. "a and IS, Berlin township.
in length. Party having found same please
notify G. krahn, post Office Langdon, N. ID.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02

FOR SALE-Farm near Langdon for
sale cheap; either for cash or on crop pay
ments; or will trade for land in Minnesota.
Prlce and full particulars upon writing to E.
II. Stenvick, Grand Forks, N. D. 23tf
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

ton. upon the foundation layer Of concre 1
thrce inches in ihicsnes after compression. shall
he laid com posed by bulk Of one part cement,
ihrccparts clean. sharp sand and five parts bro
ken stone or gravci. II-on this concrete base
thick. composed by bulk of one part cement 70
one and onc-fourth part, sand for wearing sur
face, and spread on the concrete base a. Don a.
the sane Is properly tamped and before II ha>
begun 10 set. IL must be quickly and evenly
spread and travelled To a smooth surface. CON
forming TO the proper grade and slope.
The surface OF the sidewalk before mortar sets
shall be cut evenly and regularly into blocks ~
inches by ~ inches with an eight inch ouier
Ihc probable rost rs shown by the estimates of
the Town Engineer. is i1'i cents PER square foot
of said sidewalks
The cost of constructing said sidewalk shall be
payable in one instalment. within thirty days
after the passage and approval and publication
OF the assessing ordinance, and the said payment
for said public improvement may. at the election
Of the owner of any Of said property. lie payable
in two equal, annual in.tallnents, with six per
cent acidsi for costs Of collection, inspection and
incidental cxpenses and with interest the
unpaid principal at the rate OF six per cent per
annum. and any and all delinquent payments on
unpaid installmcnts shall hear interest at the
rate of one per cent per month from the time
said instalment becomes delinquent until paid.
You are further notified that on Thursday, the
18th day of June. \. ID. isiS, at O'Clock T. NJ,
the Board of Trustees will finally consider, ai
their regular place OF meeting in said town, an
ordinance or resolution ordering the said side
walks constructed in said district; that the map
of said district, preparcd by the Town Engineer
showing the amounts to he a. -s,s-ed against each
and every tract OF land in said cement Sidewalk
District and all resolutions and proceedings, are
on hle and be and examined by any
person Interested at the oince of the Town Clerk
in said town. at any time between date OF puhli-
cati IN hereof and June 18th. ias. and that all
complaints and objections that may he mare in
writing, presented to said Town Clerk by the
owner owners of rny real estate IN said dist
rict. concerning the said public Improvement
will be hcard and determined by said Board of
Trustees before final action by it. ordering such
cement sdcwplks built.
Dated Mt Delta. Colorado, May Is, laos
LILLE L. WILSON.
tSEAls.l Town Clerk and Recorder,
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05

upon the cash value of said property. excluding
all value OF ibe franchise or right of way
| through the streets, and also excluding any
value 10y virtue of any contract for furnishing
light 10 the Town IF nc Ia. It case said Part les
cannot az, a. To the actual cash value of said
plant. the same shall be submitted to arhitntrS
a. foUoNs:-thc owncr> of the plant to select one
arbitrator, Town of Delta to select one. and the
two thus selected to'choose third arbitrator;
and should the owners of the plant fail for
Thirty tSJl days AFTER request. to- choose an abb
trator, the then acting County Judge of leila
County shall choose such arbitrator and shOu'd
said arhitmtors selected fail 10 cho thini
arhitRtur then the acting County Judge OF
Delta County shall select the third. The
said optional period shall exteHd for period of
Two t.l months, at the end of each Five lal year
period, and the Town of Delta by it, proper
officers agents shall he permitted TO examine
the books of said Shue y Blosigett at all reason-
able time during the period of six mouths pre-
cciing such Five year periods.
SECTION IL. The said grantees shall also
within six 90 months from tn date OF granting
this fianchise. Install n plant with at least
double the capacity of the pant recently oper-
ated by The Delta Electric Light Conn any, and
brick or cement building the rout> of said build
ing TO be coverci with metal ct other tire-pT,of
material, aud unless this i done punetually,
this franchise is void
said grantees shall also. at all times, maintain
good service. airing accidents. and reasonable
diligence shall be used in repairing accidental
dam ges and rcStoring good service
j. Z. snUE. +. D. bLoDGETr
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
(SEaI.l
Notice.

NOTICE Is hcn,hy given that J. +. shue and
4. u. Blodgctt OF the County of Delta and State
ofColorado. Will apply to the Boarl OF Trustees
of the Town of Delta, iu the County of Delta,
and state OF Colorad =, at its regular meeting to
bc held In Dclta. Ia the County aud State afurc-
said. ON the 18th day of June, A. d. lsus for u
anchisc or license n genera description Of the
rights aud privileges and gcnenl rms thereof
To be a. follows;
SECTION >. That the said T. shuc aud
E. u, Blodgctt. their hcirS and assigns. lee given
the right To construct operate aud maintain n
plant aud the necessary equipments for any and
all of the following purpoScs:-
For gcnemtiug electricity for light heat, aud
power. and for any other purpose, and for flr-
nishing electric light, heat power. AID clcc-
trical communication, or auy one or all of thcm
to the Inhabitants of the said Town, or To the
said Town IN its corporate capacity. whenever
1t may desire To contract therefor, and tor any
one or NIL of the said purposes, to ayquire by
purchase or otherwise; to erect, construct ard
maintain poles of suitable aud sale material,
aud to string the same with wircs the said
J. T. Shue aud 4. D Blodgctt. their heirs and
assigns, may deem necessary. along, through.
aud acr - the streets. alleys, avenues sidewalks
aud public grounds, now or hcrcatlcr existing
In said Town. with the necessary wins, po oS or
apparatus for any one or all of the afnrcStid
purposes. provided that all such work shall he
done in such manner and the said poles so
arranged ns to give the people of the Town of
Delta the lcnst possible Inconvenience in the
{ &C use and occupancy at said streets, alleys,
sidewalks and public grounds, and Ms To iii-
tericrc Ms little ~ possible with the laying OF
water pipes or construction of sewers, or dtains,
or the operation and use OF telephone lines. now
constructed, nll excavation occasiourd by the
doing of said work To- be tillcd, graded and NJ
paired by the said grantees, their heirs aud
assigns. ut their own expense, In good and
wotkinanlikc manner, ns soou practicable
after the work Is completed, y divided further,
that the said vrantecs, their heirs and assigns,
shall hold the said Town Of iclta harmless on
account oi damage tn persons or property that
mny occur 10y reason of any negligence or any
unslillfuluess in tho canning on Of such Nork
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Notice of Adjustment Day.

Estate of Mary Wilma Deceased
The undersigned. having been appointed
executor of the last will and testament of Mary
Wilma. late of the County of Delta, in the State
of Colorado. decreased hereby gives notice that
he Will appear before the County C .urt of said
Delta County. at the court House in Delta in
said County. on Monday. the 18th day OF June.
A. ID. las, at the hour Of ten O'Clock A. VI. of
said day, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate notified and re
quested 10 attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
meut To the unde rsigued.
Dated at Delta Colorado, this q h day of May,
\. u. lsus.
NELSON WILMA, Executor
of the estate of Mary Wilma Deceased.
KING Il STEWART, Attorneys
First pub. May 2Ith; last pub. June 18th, 1908.
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
EuGENg Il. STRETCH,

of AustiG, Colorado who. on February lth, ia7,
made u, l., T., No. i2is Ute, for Nwl4 SWh,
81 NwS, NJ sw4, sw,i sw., section "a,
E'a sk ., section -, rownshiS IA South, Range
~ Nest, 18th. T.. NJ, has iilyd notice OF
intentipn to make Final resett Land Pruor to
establish claim 10 the land above described,
before \, +, Amshary. CLERK of the District
Count; at Delta, Colorado, on the isIh day Of
The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Clslman, names as witnesses:

Claimant names witnesses:
George Hider. of Austin, Colorado: Poswell O.
Wilmot, Of Hotchkiss. colo ado; Geory- W.
Scandrett, OF Austin, Colorado; Otis A. Hoyrefe,
of Delta Colorado.
BEYS0N p. BLAIR,
Register.
First pub. June 5th; last pub. July 10th, 1905.