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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
homes III the county no, longer ex-

homes in The county no longer ex-
itss. Why? Because the homes
already sold under contract and
heretofore occupied are now be-
ing vacated in large numbers.
Why? Largely because the peo-
pie who have come to Alexandria
county to make their permanent
homes, expecting at least reason
able taxation are being taxed far
beyond, all expectation$and far
beyond the returns they are get
ting for their money, until it has
come to the point that it is cheap
or to own a home elsewhere or
even to rent here. The natural
result is that in the majority OF
cases they leave in disgust. You
can't construct modern public i'm
provements from current taxa
ton and the sooner we realize
this fact, the sooner We will
at least curtain the backward
movement now SO apparent in the
county. You can't build sewer
age, water works, sidewalks or
any other extensive public util-
ity in this way. When we learn
this, and the overburdened tax
payer is given some relief, we
will again start with a healthy
growth. 1t is now important to
try to live through our year of ov-
er-taxation and we will be fortu-
nate if we are able to do so with
out any great far-reaching- or
extensive calamity.
The above calls for but little com
nent. It was alleged during the an
leSation proceedings in the Circuit
Court for the county that the ex-
senses incident to part of the county
9eing Incorporated with the city
would bring ruin upon property own.
RS in the outlying districts, and
many who failed to make an investi-
cation were led to believe that taxa.
ion in the county was much less thar
hat of the city of Alexandria.
The plaintiffs in the case at the time
lispelled this illusion by producing
igures, showing that the rate on the
me hundred dollars in the county ex-
eeded that of the city.
The above acknowledgment, after
II the allegations made by county
against the city's
ommercial condition, public and 9th
rwise, as we'll as to future import
nee is humiliating, to say the least
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
WHAT SAVED
Her LIFE
Mrs. Martin Tells About q Painful
Experience that Might ha9s
Ended Seriously.

RiyesYille, W. Ya.-1Irs. Dora ."a-tin
In a letter from RivesTillo; writes:
"For three years, suffered With no
manly troubles, and had pains ia M
back and side. I was ner"ou3 and
could not sleep at night.
The doctor could not help nc Il:
said I would have to be operated Of: be
fore 1 could get better. l thought
would try using Cardui.
Now, an entirely well. ..-.
I am sure Cardui saved my i:!e. J
will never be without Card1:i In mp
home. 1 recommend it to IA frIaads.
For fifty years, Cardui has .iaea re
lieYing pain and distress caused - NO
manly trouble. 1t. will surely help YOU
It goes 10 the spot-reachcs tic
trouble-relieves the symptoms, aai
drives away the cause.
II you suffer from any symptoms 81
von,anly trouble, take, ,GaFdli. =, !.
-FOUR druggist sells and recomnendl
# Get = bottle from him today.
neLu,;,s 10: ladiss' a1yisory Deai.., Ctan..
~ No. o.. CFaSFdSiSa.: ean 70: f:sc;G
ami 54-psgc soo;:. iI7c i;4s.se1
-. 10 osos,, sens In psain -aocss On saaue5!.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
a HOWL FROM
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.

The following is taken from tn
Commonwealth, the leading paper o
Alexandria county. 1t should be rea'
closely by certain of our neighbor
who have been combating annexation
alleging generally that Alexandra
city's, financial affairs and general
prosperity are not in satisfactor.
condition, and expressing anxiety a
to the fluctuations of values in tn
county should certain portions be in
corporated within the city limits:
The large number of advertis-
ments of properties for sale un-
der deeds of trust recently APP
pearing in this and the other 10
cal paper of this, county of pro-
perties located here, is, to say
the least, not an encouraging out
look. These sales are made for
the failure on the part or the
owners to meet their obliga-
lions and that the trusts are now
being enforced in unusual num-
bers is not only an indication of
hard times, but it is a further IN
dication that the unusual growth
of the county has come. to tenn
porary sta ndstill. And, indeed,
this is not alone the only indica-
ton Of the fact that we may eX-
pect dull times in The real estate
market in this county for some
months, if not for some years to
come. The large number Of va
can't houses found here, are not
confined to any particular local
ity, and that, too, when they can
be rented at prices cheaper than
ever before, leads US to the con-
clusion that the Immediate future
for this section is anything but
bright. 1t Is. not only matter OF
curiosity, but it is important that
the people who have the country's
future and welfare at heart, as
certain the cause of this condl-
ton of affairs. 1t will not do to
say that these trustees sales and
the vacant houses FOR rent are
due alone to hard times, or that
they are due to the winter sea-
son, when many Of our citizens
reside in Washington, because we
often have hard times and quite
number of our people 60 to
Washington every winter to 1--we,
and vet never before in the his
tory of the county have We seen
conditions as bad as they arc at
this time, or the immediate out
look more gloomy. We therefore
must look for other. reasons.
While it is true that the county
has been built up rapidly, never
the less therefore, practically
every building has been sold at
once, and allowing for the ordi-
nary number Of persons
under ordinary conditions
who give up their con-
tracts of purchase, we find many
sales not accounted for under
these conditions. Then, why is
it? "Hard times" you say? Yes?
But why? 1t is true that many
carpenters, brlcklayers, plumbers,
electricians, and laborers have had
to leave the county and seek
work elsewhere. And men with
teams who haul building mate
rial have had to go elsewhere
for work. 1t is because the build
ing operations in the county have
ceased. But why have the ceas-
ed? Because the demand for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
NOTICE OF MEETING.

The annual meeting of tie Airy
View Apartment Company, 1ncoipor,
ated, will be held at Rooms & 2, AL
exandria National Bank Building
Alexandria, Va. on Monday February
"a, 1913, at 2::30 o'clock P. N. for thu
election of Directors for the ensuinl
year ard for the transaction O. such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
= B. ". PARKER Secty.
10 12t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
NOTICE OF MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Woodlcy Apartment House
Company, will be held at Rooms 1 and
?, Alexandria National Bank Buiid-
ing, Alexandria, Va, on Monday, Feb
ruary oath 1913, at ? o'clock: P. n
for the election of directors and for
the transaction of such otheribusiness
as may properly come before said
meeting. aa .:
B. W. PARKER secty.
10 I2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
NOTICE OF MEETING.

The annual netting of the stock;
holders Of the Parkwood Apartm eni
House Company Incorporated, VIII DC
held at Rooms l and 2, Alexandra
National Bank Building, Alexandria
Va, on Monday, February "a 1913, al
2:15 o'clock P. N. for the election Of
directors for the ensuing year and TO,
the transaction Of such other business
as may proprly come before sa!C
meeting.
3. ". PARKER Secty.
10 12t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
SANGUINARY CONFLICT.

Podritza, Montenegro, Feb. i0.--The
Montenegrin army besieging the Turk
ish fortress of Scutari, carried the
great Bardanjoil hill by assault at
1920 this morning, after several hours
Of severe fighting.
Cettinje, Montenegro, Feb. 10.-Ine
capture of Bardanjoli Hill, at S'utsri,
by the Montenegrins cost the VIC
ters, 2, 500 in killed and wo :nded
The Turks left 1000 men, dead and
wounded, on the field Of battle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

Goals from floor, Rawlings. .s(4);:
Sacrey, (4); Wenzel, a., Sullivan 1.
Goals from foul,( Wenzel, Rawlings.
Referee, Mr.. Whitehouse. Time keep
er Mr.. E. L. Remington. Time Of
halves, 20 minutes. !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED DAILY.

The Alexandris Gazette Corporation:
Gazette Building King Street.
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President.
and General Manager.
HOWARD W. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
TERMS:-Daily, year, $500
Six Months, $3.50. Three Months,
$1.25. One month, 43 cents. One week
10 cents.
Entered at the Postoffice Of Alex
andria, Virginia as second-class mat
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

FOR SALE have nice high grade
piano. VIII sell cheap. Can b. seer
at 11O6 King street, Alexs 1dria,
S. Harrington. 70 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

LOST WATCH.-21 Jewel golG fillec
No. 79S522S. Reward for return to
315 North Fayettei E. r. Timer;
10 st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

WANTED.-Furnished room i" gcoc
location, first or second floo; Per
manent. Address Box c. a;.ette.
10 st. - .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10
BUSINESS BREYTTIES.

Camel coal is especially recon-
mended for Use in CRATES and ranges
and is on sale by w. H. Peck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

Hofbrau Beer is on sale in Washing
ton according to the advertisement Of
Loehls Buffet in today's Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

NJ Ruben and Sons, have large
stock of the well-known Stearns- Eos
ter Perfection mattresses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

LOST.-On train leaving " hing
ton at 10:45 p. m., SundaE. Feb
ruary 2, black fox muff. ( table
reward if returned to 1012 / g st
10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

Channel Coal which is specially rec
commended for use in CRATES and ran
ges is on sale by W. H. Peck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

When in Alexandria Stop at Ram,
mci's. aUs.t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

1t is a well-known fact that he
largest and most complete assortmen:
of shoes in the city is carried by John
A. Marshall and Brother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-10

Messrs Monre& Marbury are OFF,
fering Off sale the handsome three
story brick residence, at 90S Prince
street.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09

(Champion)
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. P. Caldwell on April II.
w. ]. Myers of Molina made a short
business trip to Cedaredge Tuesday.
A good force of men is now busy
on the automobile road to the mesa
L. R. Wigram and family of Delta
were Sunday visitors at the H. A.
Cobbett home.
Mrs. j. Kangas left Wednesday
morning for Telluride where she will
visit friends and attend the marriage
of her sister.
The team belonging to ]. w. Beck
man ran away Wednesday. Mr.. Beck
man was slightly injured and the wag-
or was badly damaged.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Shinn of Delta
came to Cedaredge this week and ex-
pect to remain for some time.
The Delta Lodge of Elks initiated
a large class of candidates Wednes-
day. Among the number was Roy A.
Downs of this place.
DR.. j. A. Whiting, who is back from
California looking after business mat
ters, was at Cedaredge for short
time Wednesday. With him were DIR.
A. E. Miller and Porter Plumb.
E. G. Wason on Monday purchased
the candy and cigar business of w.
F. Shinaman and took charge at once.
He also has charge of the club room.
Mr.. Shinaman has not decided what
he will do.
The cabin belonging to Bert Lowe
in Hart's Basin was destroyed by fire
Monday night. While the loss in dol
lars is not large it means much to
Bert as it represented large part of
his holdings.
The daily papers announce the ap-
pointment of Anna G. Rogers of Lead
vile to the position of receiver of the
land office at that mountain town. Her
salary is to be $4,000 per year. Mrs.
Rogers is we'll known here as she
owns extensive interests in Cedaredge
and vicinity.
Superintendent II. L. James. Witt
and Dick Hanson went up
to Leon lake Monday to start the
seasons work there. They telephone
that the snow has settled to about
I or s feet deep. but that no water has
started to run. They were abel to
get as far as the government camp
with horses.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
.
AUSTIN BRIEFS. .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
,Austin Journal.)

,Austin Journal.)
Guy Whiteaker has leased his cafe
in Delta to Orville Call.
DR.. Claybaugh was busy last week
officiating as stork to several expect
ant families
Ladies' Aid entertained Thursday
to a May party and bazaar at the
Evanson home.
A fine girl baby made her appear
ance at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Boggs.
Miss Edna Evanson entertained on
Monday evening in honor of Miss Tut
tie of Montrose.
H. G. Mccall, deputy fruit inspector
was here Friday in the performance of
his duties.
Mr. Asbury, of Pueblo. spent a few
days on the mesa looking after his
interests.
o. Benfiel and wife are rejoicing
over the advent of little daughter
at their home last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Flint arrived
last Saturday from Mexico to spend
sthe summer on their ranch.
Next Wednesday the Geo. H. Paul
Orchard company will bring an excur-
sion from Denver bringing people to
see their Redlands fruit lands.
Half a dozen very large flocks of
sheep en- route from Utah winter quar-
ters to their summer feeding grounds
passed through town the latter part
of this week.
DR.. and Mrs. Claybaugh attended
meeting of physicians at Delta on
Wednesday evening. Some Is physi-
clans and their wives from various
parts of the country were in attend
ance. A very pleasant time was had.
A party of w. o. w. boys took a
flying trip to Delta Wednesday even
ing to attend meeting of the order.
The party consisted of ]. P. Kettle,
VIM Wood, Geo. Linscott, Frank Le-
master. Archie Hawker, Henry Rist
and Will Weaver, the latter to attend
meeting of Elks. The trip was made
in an auto, the party returning home
after midnight.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
oLATHE

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The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
....STEARNS BROS. CO..
DELTAS PRINTERS

and Mrs. G. Stamper on California
mesa on Wednesday, April 23, and
left girl.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Rucker, on Monday. April 2S. a son.
Mrs. Lena DeGuelle. the aged moth
er of Messrs. Ed and Adolph De-
Guelle of Olathe. passed away at the
home of the latter on East mesa last
Friday morning, April 25. She had
been III for some three months.
II there are any sports around
Montrose or Delta who are possessed
with the Idea that they can play ball,
Olathe will give them a game any
time or any place. VIII take all
comers-nobody barred.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
PAoNIA
(The Paonian.)
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tlne fdOHldn.D
Mr.. and Mrs. Byram Luce went to
Delta last Friday on a combined bus
mess and pleasure trip.
|, A. l.. Roberts returned Tuesday
evening from special session of the
county commissioners at Delta.
A. NJ. Caldwell moved this week
from Bethlehem to the Rovaart ranch
just east of town on Minnesota.
Thos. Mckee and family left Satur-
day for their Crawford ranch. where
they expect to spend the summer.
The new bungalow OF L. T. Ernst
is almost completed and the Ernst
family took possession the first of the
week.
Mrs. J. C. Stitt arrived Tuesday
night to join her husband in making
their home on the Paonia Fruit COM
pany ranch.
II. G. Mccall left again this morn.
ing for the lower part OF the country
to attend to horticultural inspection as
county deputy.
Charles Wade and son and three of
the Sandifer family left yesterday
with a drove of horses for summer
pasture in the Muddy country.
Dr. Bowie and his sister, Miss Ag-
mes Bowie, were passengers on Mon
days train, the doctor to Rochester.
Minnesota, and Miss Bowie to Delta.
Mrs. Robert Rockwell and children
went yesterday to the ranch at Maher
where they will have their summer
home. They were driven over in the
Hockett & Rudolph auto. and Mrs.
Lilah Rhodes accompanied them.
Tuesday evening the band boys sur
prised Byram Luce, the popular mer-
chant, by appearing at his residence
on Main avenue and serenading him.
After making known in this way
their appreciation of Mr. Luce's
friendship for their organization, they
accepted the invitation to enter, and
spent the evening very pleasantly at
cards. Mrs. Luce had been secretly
warned of the boys intentions and
she in turn, surprised them by provid
ing refreshments which were muhh
enjoyed by the company.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
Tact Sf a Teacher

And men relate the tale of a brave
and resourceful little school teacher
in one of our little suburbs who sup
ports her mother and three young sis
ters on her by no means sufficient
salary. Last week her mother called
her up by telephone. Listen" wall
ed the old lady, "a whole bunch of
relatives is coming to supper tomor-
row evening. I'll have to make a
cake or something, and / havn't an
egg in the house. And the grocer
wont trust us anymore, and there will
not be any money until next week,
and"
Never mind, mother, I'll fix it,
answered the young teacher cheerily.
Then she turned again to her class.
Now children" she said, "tomor.
row will be the beautiful story of Co.
lumbus and how he made the egg
stand on end. Eeach of you will
please bring an egg to school tomor'
row. The class is dismissed.-Cleve
land Plaindealer.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
NOTICE

To owners of theatres, bill posters,
Merchants, and the Public:
You are hereby notified to refrain
from distributing advertisements to
persons on the streets in the City of
Delta.
In most cases, the advertisement
is Immediately thrown away, and then
blown about the streets and becomes
nuisance; therefore please assist
us in keeping this character of trash"
off the streets, which will result in
a cleaner City.
Dated April 25th, 1913.
Very truly,
WATSON H. STEWART,
Com. Public Affairs, Health
and Civic Beauty, and Ex-officio
Mayor.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
JURY UNABLE TO DETERMINE
MENTALITY OF MCCONNELL

After wrestling with the matter from
half past two o'clock Wednesday un-
til 9 O'Clock at night, jury of six
good men and true were unable to
come to an agreement as to the ment-
al status of VIM. Mcconnell, the man
who, it was supposed, in fit of in
sanity, used his pocket knife on the
person of Mr.. Cleveland, the Olathe
ranchman, and the jury was dismis
sed.
poned until an answer is received
from the authorities of the Missouri
state insane asylum located at New
ada, Mo. The supposition is that Nc
Connell was an inmate of that insti-
tuition at one time and definite in
formation in this respect is expected
to shed additional light on the subject.
Mcconnell, while on the stand gave
every evidence of being entirely ra-
tional He answered all questions in
seemingly intelligent manner. He ac-
knowledged having been an inmate of
a poor farm at Neveda, Mo. at one
time, but denies that it was an asylum.
He gave his reason for attacking
Cleveland that he had been abused
and attacked by Cleveland. Mr.. Cleve-
land flatly denies anything of the kind
and the inclination of the court is to
give more weight to Mr.. Cleveland s
story than to Mcconnell.
Further action will dtepend largely
upon the courts idea as to the mans
sanity. If there is any reason to be-
iieve him rational the probability is
that the charge of insanity will be
changed to a criminal charge.
rose Enterprise.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
REpGE
(Champion)

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The Delta independent., 1913-05-09

One good thing the last legislature
did was to pass what is called the
Loan Shark Law" which prevents
the collection of more than one per
cent a month as interest. Such a law
has been in force in other states, but
in Colorado, the legal rate OF interest,
when no sum has been mentioned, has
been eight per cent, but, II note
was signed promising to pay any ex-
horbitant sum, such sum could be coll
lected by law II the signer was good
for 1t. Loan sharks have taken ad-
vantage OF this fact, and collected out
rageously in the past We are glad
this has been stopped. One per cent
month is the highest that can now
be collected, no matter what the face
of the note calls for.-Longmont Led.
ger.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
CRAWFORD
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(Chronicle)

(Chronicle)
Mrs Walter Irwin is reported on
the sick list.
Frank Smith made a business trip
to Delta this week.
The LeValleysl moved into their
NEW house this week.
The Needle Rock ditch is being
cleaned this week. all getting ready TO
use water.
Miss Elsie Williams was visiting
with her aunt. Mrs. Tede Taylor, a
few days last week. M
John McCallister, Ed Williams and
John Reed are busy cleaning the Mont
gomery ditch this week.
I. w. Foster and family were tak-
ing in the sights at Gould Camp Sun
day, also called at Sam Porter's.
Mrs. Ben Head has been on the sick
list four days but is up and around at
this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry McKissen OF
Telluride. were visiting with Mrs. l.
H. Williams Sunday and Monday
Mrs. Patterson of Rogers mesa. is
visiting with her daughter Mrs. Rob
Ashbaugh this week.
Some of the flume went out at the
Gould camp Sunday stopping the hy-
draulic work for short time
The Rebekahs of Crawford did them
selves grand as royal entertainers on
Thursday night at the banquet given
after their organization.
Arlo Gould, of Fruitland mesa, was
very badly bruised and trampled by
an angry Jersey bull Thursday. DR..
Day was called and reports him as
now resting easy.
Mayor Rowbotham and wife, Mr..
Baton. Miss Odem. Mrs. Emmeline
Hart, and Mesdames Parker Hart,
Kitch, January and Keller OF Cedar
edge, attended the Rebekah organiza-
tion Thursday evening.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
Travelers' Insurance Co., Promp.

]. p. Kernohan. Agent at Delta:
i wish through you to thank the
Travellers Insurance Company for It's
prompt payment of $3.50. being In full
for my claim for the first thirteen
weeks on account OF the accident I
received January End. 1913.
CLIFFORD Il. DANA.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
Half Price After MAY 1st

Eggs from our prize winning Bar.
red Rocks. Reds and Indian Runners,
81 setting, White Orpingtons $3.50.
Order early, Minney, Delta. II
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
Notice..

To those whom II may concern,
will not be responsible for debts in.
CURED by Ida Wyss. JOHN wYsS.
Delta, Colo, April IA, 1913.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09

Orval K. Maynard Jr. teacher of
piano, 451 Meeker street. Coop.
phone $50. tt
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
The Last Word
Proper Wedding Stationery

We realize that wedding stationery is not
every day purchase and are glad to advise
you regarding the paper, styles of printing,
etc, that the invitations announcements
other social forms conform to the usages of
cety. Refinement, correctness and artistic
printing should be the main characteristics of
your wedding stationery. We have paper with
the dainty, soft finish of a kid glove. Our
styles absolutely ''The Last Word" in sta
tionery, and work is done by skilled work
men in our own plant. From your first call to
see samples of our work, until the finished
stationery is delivered to you, dainty packed,
and just when promised, the most painstaSing
is used that you shall not only be satisfied,
but delighted. Our prices as low or lower
than the charges of reputable houses in eastern
centers. Won't you call and samples of the
stationery we have printed for other bridesf
Or, if not convenient to CALL we will gladly
mail you samples and valuable information
ordering, if you request it.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-09
(Criterion)

(Criterion)
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
II. s. Nichols OF East mesa on Fri
day, April 25th.
The stork visited the home Of Mr..