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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
tn SECURE COUNTRY
TRADE FOR THIS CITY.
Communication Suggests that Mer-
chants Become Better Acquainted
With People Of Surrounding
Country.
To the Editor of thea lexandria Gazette

| To the Editor OF thea lexandria Gazette
It's said that n word to the wise is
sufficient. This may be SO aud 1t may
not. II true, trust that the snggcs ior
herein made will prove the bushes:
men wise.
II Alexandria is ever to grow great
er 10 business and wealth it goes with
out saying that the city must secure
trade from the outside. as no city OF
community can grow rich swapping
JACK knives as the two sailors did who
we're wrecked on a desert island.
Ny suggestion is q simple one and
that Is that our manufacturers and
merchants reach out and secure the
trade OF the nearby communities and
counties. To do this reaching our
busines. men must do as their fathers
did before them aud meet and become
acquainted with tho SONS OF the men
who dealt with their fathers. Ia the
minds OF the older generation, men who
subscribed for the Gazette and whose
fathers read and swore hy the old paper,
Alexandria was a great city. In the MUD
OF the newer generation Alexandria il a
cobbIe stone paved community without
life or energy enough to care for It's
own interests much less for the out
lying counties, and great deal OF this
has been fostered 10y our enterprlslng
frieuls across the Potomac, who, while
they have failed to reap any OF our
wholesale trade have reapeu an abund-
ant harvest from our retail trade and
who desire more. The Hay to turn the
tide OF trade toward, our city Is to
open an acquaintance with these
people who are Of and from US
AMI who once understanding the adj
yantages offered by Alexandria rs
trade center will be glad to avail them
selves OF the opportunity 10 spend their
money in Virginia city. An oppor-
tunity presents itself II the business
men OF Alexandria 10 secure at least a
part OF this trade and to become &C
Quainted with wealthy class OF our
country cousins in the celebration that
takes place at Falls Church on July
4th and it is an opportunity that should
be awaited Of. Every manufacturer
aud merchant that possibly can should
be present on that day in our sister
town, II possible, wagons decorated
and painted with signs showing the adj
vantages OF dealing in this city, should
join in the parade.
am glad to say that the Retail Mel
chants Association appreciate this OPP
portunity and number Of them will be
present. Alexandrians can make a
better showing aud one that will De
more highly appreciated ny the people
Of the counties aud Of Falls Church
than Washington and they should do
it. l repeat word TO the wise etc.
ALEX j. WEDDERBuRS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
ANOTHER SULTRY NIGHT.

The sultry weather OF yesterday con-
tiuued throughout last night and CON
ditions showed no material change to.
day. At The close Of yesterday a
heavily. ladenod rain cloud passed south
OF Alexandria. We could hear the
thunder and witness the rainbow at its
conclusion OF the shower, but when the
rain--bad ceasad to fall, people here
abouts participated but little in its
cooling effects. There were at times
mild zephyrs from the southwest, but
they were shurt.lived Mosquitoes
we're in evidence, as were also mayfiies
which still linger in the wake OF the
sweet summer time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27


V. H. Olmstead, the noted Stats
tician of the department OF aericul.
ture, said the other day in Washing
ton, apropos Of certain crop statistics:
II deem them wrong-as absolutely
wrong as little Willie's remark on
chickens.
"Littla Willie was taken out into the
country on a bright spring day, As ne
played with his sister In the fsrmyard
group OF Leghorp chickens ap'
preached, led by a Leghorn rooster.
"'Willla,' said the little girl, why
are those chickens called Leshorns"
"Lonk at their ankles Willie re,
piled. Don't you see the little hfTns
Oh themT"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
by TRADES COUNCIL
Labor Organization Endorses Plaa for
Play Grounds in Alexandra
Committee of Council to DE- ]
Named Later.

The Alexandria Trades Council al
;ts meeting last night went OF record
in favor OF the establishment OF q
playground in Alexandria along the
lines suggested by Councilman ]. Fred
BirreIl in arecent interview in. the
Gazette. The action taken by the
Trades Council was in the adoption OF
resolutions indorsing the movement
proposed fy Delegate Fl. I. Colvin.
The only ether business OF import.
ance was the semi-annual election oil
officers. The officers chosen are as
follows: NJ. NJ. Lolo, president; J. G.
Lindsey, vice-president; R. 5. Cleve'
land, secretary; ]. T. Harrison, finan-
cial secretary and treasurer; 9. A.
Howard, conductor; and A. Lucas.
warden. The president will announce
the appointment OF the new committees
at the next NEE ing OF the body which
takes place Monday, July 10Th.
THE CONFEDERATE MONUMENT.
Tho Confe ,lsrate monument at the
intersection OF Prince and Washing
ton streets in this city has been ad-
mircd by people from all sections OF
the country during the twenty-five
years it has been exposed to public
view. The design has been adopted
by camps in several southern cities
where monuments to the Lost Cause
have been ar.ctel A Few requests
have come from northern cities for per-
missloa 10 appropriate tue design Tor
monuments have ut times been re
ceived.
Auditor Price today received the fol
lowing:
Bloomington, H., June p, 1911.
City Clerk Of \ esandiiA:
Dear Sir-Thc county here is plan
ming the erection of soldiers aud
sailors monument. Former Governor
Fi!er, Of this state, has cited the sold
iers' m )nu nent in your city as very
ideal piece OF work. Could you lurn-
ish this committee an idea OF its cost,
picture, postcard, il none other,
aud the name IL The crectors or con-
tractors and the late of its erectioHs !?
lAry farors you may extend will be
greatly appreciated. Very truly.
SPECIAL MONUMENT COMMITTEE.
OF Mclean c u,ty Boar Of Supervisors.
The letter was turned over to Edgar
War6eld, of r. f. Lee Camp. OF this
city. The figure on the monument IS
copyrighted, but, Of course, the gen
eral design eau be utilized in plans for
O monument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
THE SERvAN T
THAT'S III EVER
OFF DUTY.

Electric service is at your complete
command any hour oftl,e day or night.
Il will heat baby's milk IN an cleo
trio water heater in 3 minutes at 8 a..
m., just as easily rs any other time.
No matter when IS The hour Of your
need, the electric servant responds IN
stantIy. lou can't tire it out.
You may have light, heat, power
one or alI-at the pressing OF q button.
And the cost Of the service is well
within the means OF the average family.
Why not talk to US about wiring
your homer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
POLICE COURT.

GJustice ii. b. Cation p esiding.
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
Charles Newman and James Mitchell
charged with begging on the streets.
were sent 10 jail for thirty days.
John Johnson, colored, charged
with trespassing upon the property Of
heWashington Southern Railway, Was
turned over to the authorities Of Alex
andria county.
A man aud his wife, charged with
disorderly conduct, were fined So each,
A young white man, charged with
destroying property, forfeited his COL
lateral by failing to appear
A white man, charged with disorder
ly conduct, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
Tailored Suits at S11.75.
Formerly sold I'D to $4,000.

Man tailored suits, designed and
fashioned by the best makers Of amer
lea. The assortment includes all of
our best selling styles, in black. fancy
colors, mixtures, stripes, &c, and III
models appropriate for wear at any
time or for any occasion. The price At
which we now offer them would barely
cover the cost OF materials, but inn
mediate clearance must be effected,
hence the great reductions. Sizes II,
lG, IS, "a, SO, and IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
over-churched; under.Guar5ed.

A citizen of Shirley objects TO the
vote Of the town authorizing an out
of-town policeman, On the ground that
there are six churches in the village,
and that If it does not behave itself
what It needs Is missionary, and not
an officer. Possibly II there were not
more than two churches in the town
there would be enough public spirit
to make either missionaries or police
men unnecessary.-LoTell ~-..-: y
Citizen. !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
Cream Serge Suits at SIS. 90.
Formerly sold from $50 to $67. so.

A great variety OF handsome models,
ranging in style from the practical to
the elaborate. White serge has never
been known in greater vogue than 1t is
now experiencing, and this opportu-
nifty is the most creditable one. For
seashore and mountain wear these suits
have no equal.
In addition we have reduced all our
remaining Cream Serge Suits, as fol-
loH-:
$3.50 for those that we're $50 90.
$1,000 for those that were $40 90
$12.75 for those that we're $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
FIFTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF AN

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription OF one Of the best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. and has been used for fifty year.
with never falling success by millions OF
mothers for their children. It relieves
the child from pain, cures diarrhoea,
gripping in the bowels, and wind collie.
BY giving health to the child 1t rests tho
TTenmother, ty-aYs gents bottle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
FUNER AL OF THE LATE MRS. PITTS

The funeral Of the late Mr.. Caro-
line Bryan Pitts, widow OF Henry S.
Pitts, who died at her home on Prince
street Sunday, will take place FROM the
residence on Prince sttcet at five
O'Clock this evening. The services vii
be conducted by Rev. Edgar Carpenter
rector Of Grace Church.
The pallhcarers were DR.. Arthur
SnoHden, John B. Waller, Laurence
Stabler, Henry S. Wattles. Charles j.
peahl and Samuel G. Brent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27

he refunded tie amount drawn out
And so the battle goes on, pregnant
with angry shafts hurled here ard
there in the interest Of this candidate
and the others, and to be settled only
hy the sovereign voters at the pills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
camaliesssd n5Iitlcs.

Il thought you had things fixed"
well, the other side corrupted the
Judges and got fair count. wash
;ngtcn Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27

Mr.. George W. Welsh, and Miss
Catharine F. Duffey, we're married last
night by Rev. P. P. Phillips, rector,
Of ST. PauPs Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
CITE e
GREATEST Sc
PLAY | ~
EVER SAWl2,
AS TOLD TO
fuSh S.TllIlerf0l
BY LOU RICHIE.
Pitcher Of the Chicago Cubs, Formerly
With Philadelphia and Boston,
and Who Is Regarded as One
OF the Smartest Pitchers.
BY LOU RICHIE.

The greatest play ! ever saw. OF
course emitting the great ones l have
made myself. was made in an exhibit
ton game at Augusta, Ga. The game
was an exhibition between the Boston
club and the Augusta team, with Ty
Cobb of the Tigers playing with Au.
gusta, and it was Cobb who made
most Of the play.
You know Augusta Is Cobb's home
and the people down there are wild
over him. never had seen him work
before and rather had doubts as to
whether he was as good as they said.
He came to the grounds late and ran
out to center field just as the game
started, without chance to warm up
or throw ball. The second ball hit
was fly to him and he got It III deep
center and threw the runner coming
from third out at the plate. That start.
ed me to believing the stories I'd
heard about him, but it wasn't until
the ninth inning that he made the
play. His team was leading US BY one
run when We came in to hit for the
last time, and We got men on second
and third bases with one man out. Au-
gusta had fast clever outfielder
named Coles, who probably will be
heard of in fast company some day,
and he vas in left field. with Cobb in
center, when Bates smashed a hard
line fly down the groove between cen
ter and left. The ball was hit so fast
that it didn't seem possible for either
Cobb or Coles to reach 1t. Cobb went
sprinting across at top speed, going
as fast as | ever saw man run. 1t
looked az IL the ball would get past
him, go to the fence and end the
game. He saw 1t passing and just sim
ply threw his body through the air,
stuck out one hand. hit the ball and
Dated 1t up into the air, He, was
staggering, half falling, and it didn't
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
DRAINING OF AUTOMOBILE.

The drawing for the Automobile which
was tie special feature of the Elks Fes-
tival win take place
THURSDAY, JULY 9Th,
at the Surprise Theatre about 9 o'clock.
All persons holding coupons which are
to be deposited in the box are requested
to send them at once to Herman Fried
lander, Chairman, 40 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LOGhrOD
10th 11th and G Streets,
WASHINGTON, D. &.
Sumner Clearance Sale of
Women's and Misses Suits
and Dresses

Those planning their vacation wardrobe will find
it decidedly to their advantage to attend this sale,
which has had additions and arrivals during the
past week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27
THE BEST SMOKE

is not the cigar you pay the mos;
money for, but the one you enjoy the
most. Smokers Of our cigars say they
get more real solid enjoyment from
them than from many brands costing
twice the money. The reason is simple
We charge you only for the fine to-
bacco and the cost OF the labor. We
dom charge you for handsome box
or gaudy label which smokers OF
many other brands have to pay for.
You pay for nothing but cigar when
you buy the Plantation and Choice.
Hamilton 6 Co.
323 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-27

Copyright, 1911, by W. G. Chapman
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29
CHRISTMASTIDE.

An unusually interesting and hap
py Christmas was celebrated on
Monday at the home of w. G. Cook.
Beside the Cook family, there were
present, A. Irving Cook, wife and
child, Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Bragg and
two children of Ofathe and Captain
and Mrs. Bragg. A late sumptuous
dinner prepared by Mrs. Cook. was
heartily enjoyed, as we'll as a multi
tude of Gods other blessings, and all
agreed that they were thankful. An
express package was opened. on be-
half of Santa Claus. from DR.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Cook of Cleveland, Ohio,
the contents of which were a mar
vel. 1t contained about forty pack
ages of gifts, one or more for each
person present, little and big, and
many of which were rich and costly
Each package was wrapped in dainty
Xmas paper, with ribbon-ties, mot
toes and tokens to match.
Mirth provoking games and some
very choice music conspired to make
the occasion an interesting and
memorable one.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

$500. $1,000 and $4,000 to loan
on real estate. WEIGH & Merrill.
Alfalfa hay for sale by John w.
Potter, South of Delta. Phone White
342, Olathe.
Yale lock key found and left at
this office. Owner can have same by
applying. .'tI
J. P. Larsen of Ouray. was a Wis
itor in Delta this week. MT. Lar
sen owns land on the North Delta
side of the Gunnison and was here
to look after it.
w. A. Hopkins of Palisade. and
North Delta's wrestler. Sankey, will
give the people of Cedaredge an ex-
hibition of wrestling tonight. Fol-
lowing Mr.. Hopkins trip up this
way, some wrestlers of note may
visit Delta if sufficient sporting en-
thusiasm can be aroused to justify.
Isabelle Thompson, the two-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Thompson who recently came here
from Pueblo, died at their home.
824 Meeker street, Wednesday morn
ing of nervous trouble. Funeral SER
vices were held at the home yester-
day afternoon and interment was
in Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29

total enrolment was-Boys 56, Girls
107, total 1853. The enrolment for
1911 is-Boys 20. Girls 113. total
1873.
Average daily attendance for 1916
Boys 40. Girls 80. total 100.
Average daily attendance for 1911
Boys 81. Girls 106, total 100.
Total neither tardy or absent in
all the schools-Boys 236, Girls 253.
total 489.
1t seems to US that parents
should make more of an effort to
get their children to school on time.
While there is less disposition to
keep the children from school for
trifling reasons, yet there is not
the cooperation with the teachers
in getting the children to school
on time. We should not have rs
cases of hardness in one month,
yet We had LOG cases among the
boys and rs among the girls. The
habit of promptness formed in youth
counts for success in adult life.
There was a total of 256 visits
from patrons during the month.
Very Respectfully,
PHILIP M. CONDIT.
City Sup't. of Schools.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29
YOUR ATTENTION CALLED
STOCK RAISERS AND FEEDER,

Proper preparation of food for
animals means economic and scien-
tific feeding. and means also. more
profit to the feeder. This rule is
/ followed by the most successful
stock raisels and stock feeders and
DR.. w. X. Sudduth of the Broad
view ranch. Billings. Montana, who
is admittedly one of the most en-
inent authorities in America ON
alfalfa growing and alfalfa feeding.
by following this rule, produced last
year, eight hundred hogs and fat
ted them for market at a cost of
two and a half cents a pound, al
falfa and sliced sugar beets with
some grain, being used to accom-
plish this most surprising result. Dr.
Sudduth estimates that any stock
raiser owning land in alfalfa and
sugar beet producing sections can
produce pork at three cents a pound
by following his methods. He also
estimates the waste by the ordinary
methods of alfalfa feeding, prevail
ing on the average Western ranch.
at from twenty-five to fifty per cent.
The manufacturers of the dustless
alfalfa feed mills, Fort Collins. Colo
rado, have perfected a dustless mill
and beet machine, that will go far
toward enabling growers to accom-
plish what DR.. Sudduth has accom-
plished. and at comparatively small
extra expense, as these mills and
beet machines are specially designed
to meet the requiremnts of ranch
owners and stock feeders, without
the outlay of considerable capital,
as is necessary in the installation
and operation of alfalfa meal mills.
Mr.. j. l.. Jackson, travelling rep
resentative of the manufacturers,
can be seen at the Adams res, at
631 Palmer. Delta. or a phone call,
Colorado phone, will reach him at
Delta I'LL. Mail address. General
Delivery, Delta. Colorado.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29
SCHOOL REPORT.

Report of the city superintendent
for the month Of December. 1911.
Enrolment to date-Boys 514.
Girls 523, total 1887.
Active enrolment at close of
month-Boys 451, Girls 464, total
915.
Average daily attendance for
month-Boys 43s, Girls AS. total
8S4.
Last year the enrolment was
Boys $40. Girls SIT. total 1887.
The active enrolment at the end
of the month of December, 1910. was
Boys 421, Girls 465, total 886.
Average daily attendance for the
month-Boys 400. Girls 445. total
645.
Thus it is seen that while the
total enrolment was sixty more in
1910 than In 1911, the enrolment at
the end of the month for 1911 was
twenty-nine more than in 1910, and
that the average daily attendance
for 1911 was thirty-nine more than
in 1910.
This may be accounted for in two
ways: First, the greater interest of
ond, that the community is becom-
ing more settled. Last year many
families were transitory. This year
the people coming to Delta settle for
a permanent home.
The high school shows a marked
increase in enrolment. In 1910 the
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29
Che Delta Churches
CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC
Hour of services in Delta and
its missions:
First Sunday of each month
First Mass at 8 a. M, High Mass al
10 a. m. Second Sunday, First Mass
at Lazear. High Mass in Delta al
1880 a. m. Third Sunday, First
Mass at a. M, High Mass at 10
a. m. Fourth Sunday. Mass in Ced-
aredge. Rosary and Benediction ev-
cry Sunday at 1880 p. m. in Delta.
Weekday Mass at 1880 a. m.
Everybody welcome.
REV. N. BERTRAND.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Regular services every Sunday
morning and evening. Preaching by
Rev. Dunn of Denver Sunday school
at s:45 a. m. Bpworth League $50
p. m. Everybody welcome.
REV. J. A. JOHNSON. Pastor.
BAPTIST
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
morning worship at IL, Young Peo-
pies meeting at p. m, evening
service at 1880.
REV. ANTHONY JACOBS, Pastor.
DIVINE SCIENCE
Divine Science readings on Fri
days at 2:3s p. m. All are cordially
invited. Third house. Third street.
ST. LUKE's EPISCOPAL
Holy Communion 1920 a. M, Sun
day school 10 a. M, Morning pray
er IL a. M. Evening prayer 1880
p. m.
J. H. DENNIS. Rector.
CHRISTIAN
Services at the Christian church
every Lords day. Sunday school
10 a. m. Devotional and communion
II a. m. Preaching service follow
ing Y. P. 8. C. E. z p. m. and
preaching at p. m.
J. H. SWIFT, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Services at Room 22O Delta Nat
ional Bank Building, corner of 4th
and Main streets every Sunday at IL
a. m. and 1880 p. m. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening at 1880.
Reading room open daily from 2
to p. M. excepting Sundays, at
the same address.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Services at the church Sunday
at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 1880.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29
STATE CAPITOL NOTES.

The conference committee repre-
senting the Adams and Speer forces
held three sessions in the Brown
hotel in Denver and failed to agree.
Should either side have another
proposition to submit the two COM
mittees will be called together
again but 1t does not appear as
though Democracy is able to arrive
at an agreement on any person to
succeed to the position made vacant
by the death of Senator Hughes.
The object of the conference was
to eliminate all of the men voted for
during the regular session and sell
ect an outsider. The influences. how
ever. welded by the candidates of
last winter prevented this being
done.
The supreme court Tuesday de-
clined to take original Jurisdiction
in the fight between Mayor Speer
and Senator Patterson over the Of
flee of assessor in the city and
county Of Denver. Mr.. Speer claims
that the Rush bill gives him the
right to name the assessor in Den
yer. Last week he summarily dis
charged Assessor Arnold and placed
Hiram e. Hits in the position. He
made the change with q crow bar
and his police department. He JUS
titled his strong-armed methods on
the ground that Mr.. Arnold had
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29

played favorites for commercial and
political support. In the valuation
OF property. and II the office was
not taken by force the records would
be changed to obliterate these fav-
ored valuations. The attorneys for
Mr.. Arnold asked the supreme court
to take the original Jurisdiction ON
the ground that n grave emergency
existed. The court did not see 1t that
way and declined to allow the case
to be filed. This will force Mr.. Ar
mold to take the regular course TAX
en- under such circumstances. that
of going to the district court and
appealing to the supreme court.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-12-29
"OId Bet"

Hackaliah Bailey Of Somers. about
1915, imported the first elephant
brought into the United States. "Olt
Bet" with other animals soon after
imported, formed the first travelling
menagerie in the country, with which
Van Amburgh, the lion tanner, was
afterward associated Thaddeus and
Gerard Crane, Lewis Titus. and John
June. familiar to the public as enter
prising showmen, were from Somers
and North Salem.-Westcheste Coun.
ty Magazine.