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The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08

Avalanches plav strange FRANKS
sometimes. In 1906 an avalanche at
Calancnthal. in tho Grisons. carried 3
wood bodily from one side of the
valley TO the other, and left it standing
there; a pine tree was planted on the
roof OF the parsonage; and the vii
layers were provided with firc-wood
for many a year withou: the trouble Of
fetching il. In 1928. fifiy-two sledges.
while journeying through the Scaletts
pass TO Davos. were buried under q
schneeschild, and the wind of it sent
the drivers and passengers. spinning
through the air as if they had been
shot from q mortar. The snow being
fortunately loose and powdery, and the
alighting SOFT nobody, was much hurt.
In March, 1924. a house in Aloerthal,
in which were twelve children, was
overwhelmed by an avalanche. and
turned over on lis side. When tho
paSents, who were absent at the time.
feturned. and dug down to the door,
they found the dozen quite complete.
and all alive! The house, it is hardly
necessary TO say, was q wooden chalet
In 1884 two goatherds of Chur-
walden. going home after milking their
goats with their milk Tins on their
backs, were struck down by an ava
lanche. The tin of one of them broke,
and the warm milk, running over mis-
head and down his neck. melted the
snow from his mouth and nostrils so
that he could breathe. When disin-
TERED q few hours later he was alive.
while his companion, whose tin had
not broken, was dead. In 1858 . peas
ant of Soglio (Graubunden), hearing
the roar of a coming avalanche, threw
himself under the ice of q wall. The
wall saved him from being sufsocated
or crushed and he succeeded in free
ing himself; but in the struggle his
garments got filled with snow. and the
snow outside freezing that inside, he
was incased in 8 panoply of ice, and
had the greatest difficulty in getting
home Before undressing he had to be
thawed.-Horper's Weesig.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08
PROTECTION FROM CYCLONES.

Many lives were lost last year in con-
sequence of farm houses being damol-
ished by cyclones. In repeated cases
the occupants saved themselves by go
ing into cellars. The cellar. however.
is in many respects a dangerous place
of escape in case OF wind OF sufficient
force 10 blow over = building. Tim
bers. boards. bricks. articles of furni-
ture. stoves and cooking utensils arc
very apt to fall on the persons who
have taken refuge from the gale in the
cellar under the house. A place prom
Using greater safety is an excavation at
some distance from the house. 1t
should be large enough TO allow all the
members OF the family 10 enter it. II
need not contain many conveniences.
II there is a small hill in the vicinity Of
the house the excavation may be made
in the side of it opposite to that from
which the.prevailing winds come. II
the soil is composed principally Of
clay no protection will be needed for
the sides. The opening should be on
the side opposite 10 tho prevailing
winds. 1t should have q covering thai
will keep out the rain, but il should not
lit so tightly as to prevent the %circula-
ton of air. 1t should be provided with
stone OIL wooden steps to aid in enter
ing it quickly. The indications of the
approach of a cycl6ne have been de-
scribed SO many times that most per-
sons are able to predict when one is in
motion in time TO escape to q place OF
safety.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08

some % tno psrus ma oimtnishoe The
number. We used : o think that dls-
lodging them from their winter Quar-.
ters by late fall blowing would destroy
many. prol Cook ssys . cut-worm
will stand 50 degrees below zero aud
be ready for business on the approach
u spring.
The gardener can afford 10 wrap Q
smooth piece Of paper around tho
stalk OF cabbage or other valuable
plans, rs ;he cal-worm cannot cut tho
ape or CLIMB II.
DIR. Brewer SAYS that he saw y robin
for tn,s feed its young with the moth
OF the cutworm. aud the umDc de-
stroyed was immense.
The grusworm Is a sleek old sneak.
Tic hard-sbeiIcd brown beetle that
comes into our rooms ~ ni.hi and
bumps against the light and the wall
and cciung N the months Of May aud
June is caiicl the dor D From his
sigy WAYS NC have The expressions
dumb Us . beetle" and .-beeiIe-
beaded"
This bcctlc lays fifty eggs or moro
ncar the roots of plans and grass. and
they hatch. out Young grub-worms.
winch feed on the tender roots and de
scend into The ground as the winter ap-
proachss. This grub-worm lives three
years and feeds of the roots Of grass
and vegetation. when it becomes u full
grown grub. wrinkled and with o brown
head. In tho thiri Autumn II forms q
cocoon of csrth. in which it purpates
until the next Nav or June. when IL
comes forth a beetle. to 20 the same
round Of night marauding. This grub
worm is more 10 be dreaded, because
he continues able three years to de-
stroy our meadows and crops, and
when he as 4 beetle the beetle
forages all night and Is very destruc-
tive on fruit buds and tender shrubs
Ctncinadt Commercial Gazette.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08

Captain Rhyeaa. IL tie propeller
Arctic. stated fhsi on bis is;s dosn
trip be met the oBssce q; Sanl; Ste.
Marie. Captain symfges tod him iaa:
while coming up Lake Buroa With .,
head Wind bsox.sg about ten miles al
hour. add the Q1sbec moving .. sboax
the sane spssd. he suddenly rosSceat
VITA. looked Ike n bank 81 fog rx.snt<
ing alosg The lake - far a. he ooSsa
se.. Il vas iyiny "a \ soriAszs; sn{
southwest asreStioa. and ~rEanEn- ~es1
southwest Tss appearance os b =laSu
edB him greatly. and he rrsAsg into .
plot house. sEs assisted lae ghseasn
10 head ilc Qsebse into the bzn
watch. a. !; approached took the Eta
OF = ss.l ~ water as high as the proc
eEada deck of The p~fopellor. TIE -
ga 50 spesp inA- The Qleboe hal
time 20 ride a., AID ss SEC strnc<
huge volumes Of water poaTei
each bow and crushed the deck ta
beneath - i-sTaeGdCas wel-GL o.
tan SyInmes "a 40 douaI buttke -
bees cA55n uea.d hzyn been s(tpt
&C il ,se decs bad rs; g5sen aHsT. ~,
Is il was. the force OF the waterGxr
pended g.ge.; wsfhos. doing auy
;her damage. The wave was m6Dx
forward in = Sira gas line. and wa6os
capped vita spray. Il. Vas lot c0EG0i
Dy tne wind. - tie wafer bai0r<<Dod
after II was quite smooth The ~aty
-explsnation offered Is that a. was Got3Ak
waye.-DtroE Free Press. :
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08
THE ENEMIES OF CORN.

Every farmers son knows the cut
worm. a greasy. bioated, wanton
curse. We car say no good of him.
He is aqight marauder. He is not .
foreigner as is the Hessian fly or cab
bage-worm. The Indians fought him
anu hated him. .
There are 1e varieties of cut-worms,
all night workers and from night
moths. They do immense damage to
all tender growth. Some climb trees
and destroy fruit buds. In England
and Europe they often destroy a third
of the crop and some years here they
destroy whole crops of garden truck.
and cut down the stand of corn SO as
TO necessitate rcPlanting. They simply
cut the plant asunder and move on to
destroy rather than to feed. They riot
in their wantonness and are as mean .
public enemy as the court house burn
crs of Cincinnati. They infest our
fields. gardens and orchards every
year. and destroy at least 25 per cent
ef crops. yet we farmers have to
fight them single handed. They are so
sneaking in their methods, work in the
dark and hide under ground. SO that
few farmers know their origin and
ways veil enough to fight them sue
oessfnl1y.
Riley and Cook have not found the
oalt, SCOT ashes and the like recon-
mepded by the farmers, to be reliable.
Tho French peasant has his children
follow the plow whom breaking tho
lsnd Tho children pick up the cut
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08
"Old ST" on walking Matches.

Old 81 had accomplished one or two
extra errands and was disposed to call
attention to an ingrowing nail on one of
the toes of his off foot.
Speaking of toes and heels and such
soleful subjects. what do you think of
walking matches, old MANI" Clipped
In the sporting reporter.
"Well. amt got much stuck Wit on
desc heah cirkus sort o walkin' match
es you young men is in a habit of hab-
in roun' town, but walkin' matches is
nightly favorite wild me eff dey is on'y
de right kim er ones. An rse pow'ful
sorry l doan't see mo- folkes enterin'
inter dem dan l dose desc days"
SWELL. what kind Of matches do you
bet onP"
"Fus'ly, / likes ter see men whar's
got good sicherwaiions an am trusted
wild udder peoples money. walkin'
stra~tefor'ard an tryin' ter sec who kin
walk de mos uprightly. De man whar
goes in fur dat, squar heel an toe, six
days ebery week, won't neber De 'pOted
in de papers fer walkin' out or town
arter dark an boa'din a freight trane
at de water tank"
..Good enough! What elseP"
s.Den l likes ter see men whar Is al
lus tryin' ter see how menny laps dey
kin make roun' all de bar-roOms in
town widout restin' in n oh dem to
take er drink. De man whar keeps
pilin up his sko' in dat walk won't
neber be heer'd OBJ walkin' ter dc sta
shun house wild a figger s gait twixt de
police fer beetin' OBJ his wife an er
'glectin' Oh his chillun."
ANY morep"
San l likes ter see all de big men an
bankers dat keeps de peoples konf-
dence an money walk out from 'mong
de gamblers an break inter 8 run when
dey pass by de grabbing er speckerla-
shun. Eff dey do dat dey'n be mighty
tickeled wen dey sees de rikord on de
k'-boad OBJ Heaben! I tell yer. boss.
dems de walkin' matches dat we wants
ter make poplar now days. an Wen |
sees q man dat / knows is doin his laps
an his miles in one OBJ dem cenies'
yell purity soon ketch me close up. ter
de po6l-box dumpin' my mummy fer
tickets Wild his name spelt on EN- Wild
big red letters"
Satisfied that this outburst would
do instead Of the usual Saturday night
moral lecture, the old man closed his
eyes and wen of into . go-as-you-
please afternoon naps7Aaaaso Coast
The British Church Missionary oocl-
eeys income at the birth Of the Queen
WH8 &150s00Q. at her 4ccesstprlt 44Ss0 90
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08
A Story OF the Chickamauga Fish.

DR.. E S. Bryan. Of Talbotton. was
in the city Wednesday. The Doctor
tells 3 very amusing anecdote Of the
Chickamauga fight The hottest par,
Of the fight" said the doctor. ..was on
Saturday aud Sunday. On Sunday
night we were expecting to renew the
fight the next day. l turned to Mr..
M Says I: Andrew, look into
that ambulance there and You viii find
. two-galloa jug. Take it down into
yonder ravine and bring it full Of
water. II any Of the boys ger hurt to.
morrow they might suffer for water
He took the jug and went off and ]
never heard or saw any more Of An
drew until Tuesday morning after the
fight was over. he came up almost
breathless with tho jug Of water.
Doctor said be. i found the water q
last Iwould have brought il lit had
taken me three weeks 70 find IT,
Ayasts Cesst1ntionk
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08
DRINKING FOUNTAIN FOR FOWLS.

A very simple device rs o substitute
for a drinking fountain is that in use
by a young poultry keeper. He whit
ties a wooden plug, which he hts from
the outside into the aperture in tho
bottom of an ordinary flower-pot Then
filling the pot with water he it
with an inverted earthenwsro dish and
turns it C SO that the pot stands bot
ton side up. Owing to the lack Of
pressure by the exclusion of the air..
tho water oozes out slowly into the pan
or dish below. SO slowly. indeed. that
1t is occasionally necessary to loosen
the plug for a moment TO allow u little
into the pot. Inc lower pan. Dr. dish,
should be about two inches larger in di-
ameter than the rim of the hower-pOt,
and not moro than one and a half or
two inches deep. The circular shape
allows a number of hens to drink at the
same time. and is quite as effective in
keeping the water fresh and clean as =
more expensive fountain. besides being
available to everyone. Tho lower or
drinking pan may be of metal, but an
earthenware dish is the most desirable.
For very young chicks the saucer OF q
flower pot. several sizes larger than
he one in use would be deepenough
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08
arns. salss.

The best .aiye IN the RoTid 70
bruises suies. ulcers, .ait !heB.a !
sores. te,ter cha3pei hand- cidIbi.
COINS, and al. skin SrggJ"n. I'D
lively cures pI.J-. ur 40 pas oqu
r. j. guaranteed ga give 81 .
action. or mnney rounded. E5ae'
ni- Ter box. Fox sale q He
COX.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-08-08

tTiS-< ttgcsFi1e LIN
The beet "u earth can trIW be 1
fGrits' Giyccrine Salye. dtsich 4
.urc cure iur cuts. bruisNs 4
arms. wounds, and al ots6r q
Nil positively cure pies. lettef I
II skin eruption>. Satl,fa3 Lon
ntexsd or mon-y refunde1 %
en;s, Eoss sale by y Iini4y.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-07-18

subject of the transfer of the land
grant from the railroad company
known as the Backbone Railroad
Company, to the New Orleans Pa
citic Railroad Company, to send
tor persons and papers, and sit in
the recess of the Senate '.at the
most convenient place for such in
vestigation.''
Before adjournment Mr.. Allison
made a statement in regard to ap-
preparations. He said those OF this
year exceeded by $22,0O0,OOO|
those Of last year. This was what
was comprised only in the fourteen
regular appropriation bills.
In addition to this there was a
River and Harbor bill aggregating
upwards of $13, 100000, when
there was none last year.
The tobacco debate, the Worlds
Exposition and the District Of Col
umbia absorbed an increase Of
about So, 100000. Pensions only
took about $22 100000 this year
against upward Of $4,000, 900 last
year. There was an excess last
year, SO that the aggregate this
year was about the same as last.
The Postotlicc"bill was increased
S3 10000 over last year, and the
Naval did not materially differ in
amount from last year. The Army
bill was 5000, 900 less than the last
one; the Legislative an increase of
.s912 900 the Sundry Civil reduc-
ed to 81 ,G0O,O 900.
AUGUST.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-07-18
STRICKEN DOWN THE PIIp,r
AUGUST.

STRICKEN DoWN IN THE PULplT,
Key. John a. Broadus, prcsi
idcnt ef the Southern Baptist The
biological Seminary. at Louisville.
n.y., and wclI-known by all the
Baptist Of South Carolina, has been
preaching in the washington Av-
.cnue Baptist Church in BROOKLYN,
\. T., since May /. While preach
ing on Sunday morning last he
tainted in the pulpit, creating
.quite Il sensation. The BROOKLYN
.'EaSlc,' in giving an account Of
the incident, says: "Dr. BroaduS
had been suffering from malaria
and vertigo, and his physician had
advised him not to preach, as it
would be too much Of a strain on
hlm. Nevertheless he thought he
could preach in the morning, and
made the attempt When in the
middle OF the sermon, he said:|
"My friends. | fear | shall be un-
able at this moment he put his
hands to his face, staggered,
clutchcd at the Bible, rested
against the pulpit and fell into a
chair. In his fall he pulled the
large Bible after him and it fell
with a crash to the floor. At once
the congregation arose as one per
son, and number Of the gentle
men FASTENED to the platform to-
render whatever assistance they
could. 1t was thought that DR..
Broadus had had an attack off
heart disease. After he had been
removed to the school-room, and
rcstorativcs given, he was taken in
carriage to his brothcr-in- law $
residence on West Forty-ninth
street, New York. On Monday
Dr. Broadus was recovering rap
idly.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-07-18
From Our Regular Correspondent. !
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, d. c.,
July 18th, 1884.

'no.0 o "'o treasures "hleh combine
WIN ou''hcSS' ana "hlch may De
''"N' Wv oA' Oo' 0i i'lliel1' expense.
" '"'a ~ o''i'oo o"' congress
" " '"''''on' VIC '0''s'S "
""Aoi' nave 'ee'l ''l"ayS sCrlc'ly
''o' o"' "o AAou@o was "i'"s"-
""y o0ono'i'o ia ''''s iosPecC' IL
oiny "oV''oi iAoo ol'e co1l'lnlCCee 10
''V o''' '''S5 VIC reo''ss Ane oenaCe
WOO '''o' . '''''l' usually se''ero"S 10
''N ~ o"'' if'o''A'io' 10
'''o' '''"'i = ''0 0ooiA''nl''co9 W h'Ve
g9od tlme without any outlay OIL
personal cash.
The Senate in fact beat the Con-
onose;ono, ,oo.l ,1u,o
~
'0'''o''''"5 " " p'"o''o"' oo''o'pc {
from these pleasure parties, but it
is very doubtful. The contrary is
the almost universal history Of
o,,,h E++lo ,, p,,+ ,,,
,r ' wv
one ''''''S a' 'eoS'' Ahey give EN-
p!oyment to a number OF men who,
in the capacity of alleged work as
clerks. will pot he , burdon nnon
,>,;+;, :; :n.
- '''''' '>''e''''''
r'''' III ''''l'or ''''ce VI 'l'c NUM-
erous tours provided for at the eN-
pense of the Government is that of
the Committee on TRANSPORTATION
Observation-Disclosures ,r,.. ,,,>,
~ ~, 0' W '''O D'''''>', W. nov .''N
''''''ee - "o'llor'zeo 10 aPpolhC
subcommittee TO act as a commit
tee OF the whole, to sit at any place
within the United States at any
tune during the recess OF Congress.
me Committee on Indian affairs
IS likewise gwen PERMISSION to go
anywhere at any time ana TO spend
as much or the good lucrc or Cncle
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-07-18

"A mule kicked over a can OF
dynamite in the oil country the
other day, and for 2 hundred rods
in every direction there wasn't any
thing left but the mule.
Delta chief., 1884-11-12
Delta.

At a competitive contest of composition
writing between the scholars of the public
public school, held two weeks ago, the theme
of Delta" was given, and the following was
awarded the palm:
Delta is small town situated at the june.
ton of the Uncompahgre and Gunnison
rivers. 1t was laid out in 1882 by Governor
Crawford and several others, and is located
in the center of a rich agricultural district.
1t is the county seat of Delta country and
since the first has steadily increased in size
and population until it bids fair to become
one of the largest towns in this part of the
country. Three years ago it was II barrem
desolate region inhabited by the Indians, but
when they were driven out by the troops
under General Mckenzie the white settlers
came in and made it what it is to-day, the
richest farming and grazing country in this
part of the State. The resources of Delta
county are many. Water can be obtained in
abundance by little hard work in getting
out bitches, and there is probably no wider
stretch Of timber and grazing land in the
United States. 1t has been said that this is
the finest ranching district in the world.
Certain it is that with u sufficient quantity of
water those mesas of ours are well calculated
to produce as fine Vegetation as can be grown
anywhere in America. For the sportsman
this place cannot be excelled, deer, bear and
elk thrive in the mountains, within an easy
travelling distance, and fish abound in every
stream. The climate is very mild being com.
posed of scarcely any winter and long hot
summers such us yladdens the farmers heart
Stock raising also is business engaged in to
great extent, large herds of fine cattle are
pastured on the rich grass which covers III.
mountain sides, forming us fine food tor u
herd us one could wish. Last but certainly
not least is the very beautiful scenery. The
mesas on either side, to the north the Grand
mesa, and far over II stretch of land one has
dim view of cloudy white, mountains al
most touching the blue OF heaven, them seem
to tower so high. 1t is scenery fit to be re-
produced on any painters canvass and would
gladden. the eye and thrill the soul of true
artist. Situated as it is between two noun
tain ranges, and shielded on all sides by mesas
and high hills, it seems us if Delta was u
part of another world, known only to the in.
habitants themselves. This pretty little town
is destined to become in after years huven
of rest for the weary, place vi solitude tor
those who desire to get away from tne toll
and strife of the busy world, an abode oi
cleanliness and healthtulness (ior its uneqai.
ed climate will certainly make it so,) ana IN
the end u very powerful rival to many an
eastern city Of long standing, untarnislIed
reputation. / pray that God VINO planted
tins little spot in the vast region of wilder
ness will strengthen and guide the people III
making it what he destined it to become, u
place of perpetual sunshine, beautiful
oasis in the desert.
"KENTUcKY BELLE"
Delta chief., 1884-11-12
From Grand Junction.

To the Editor of THE CHIEF.
We were down at Grand Junction short
time ago. The principal items under discus
sion were politics and u new railroad down
the Grand.
Although money was scarce there seemed
to be considerable filthy lucre put up on one
candidate or the other.
Many of the ranchmen are giving half of
their ranches to the ditch company for
water right, preferring to do this than to
mortgage their ranches for $1,000. In other
words great many prefer 80 acres of land
with water than water with no land. Delta
needs to be congratulated upon having so
many independent bitches. This fact alone
will be sure to draw-as it has already
many people to Delta.
Considerable building is going on ut Grand
Junction in spite of the dull times. Her
school house will do credit to the country.
Those interested in the Town Company of
Grand Junction have not forgotten Delta
and we have been assured that all that they
can do will be done for Delta to make her
what she deserves to be a thriving prosperous
town.
GEORGE WASHINGTON BARTHOLOMEW.
Delta chief., 1884-11-12
Thoroughbred H0lStein Bulls For Sale

offer for sale, at my ranch on Smiths Fork
one mile above the crossing, the following pedi
greed Holstcin bulls:
HAPPY JACK" registered In Vol q, No 279g
Holsten Herd Book bred by Thns. b. Wales, Iowa
City Iowa: calved August =, 1883. Sire, "JHnp,"
No. I25 dam, .Folkert,'' No. l62i.
"JAAP 4" registered in Hoistcin Herd Book
Vol. I, No. 1913, bred by Tho-. b. Wales, Iowa
City Iowa: calved March IL. 1888. Sire. "Jaap,'
No. I2,: dam. "Friesland Maid' No. lG1i.
Also a thoroughbred Durham bull, two years
old u thoroughbred Durham calf and two grade
calves.
They can be seen at my ranch on Smiths Fork
e. +. WILSON Crawford. Colo
Delta chief., 1884-11-12
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE At GuSSisos. Colo, /
O,.tubrr ~ 1881

October ~, 1881
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice uf his intention Ia make
final proof in support of his claim. and that sAid
proof will be made before A. X. X Ing, Judge ot the
County court. at Delta. Colo. on December ). 1881.
viz: Joseph :. Reynolds, d. - 3s7, Ute Series. for
the nwl4 see. II. town. 81 north. rnngc II west
n. NJ. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of
said land. viz: y. l.. Kellogg. Il. +. Dillon, George
II. Reynolds and o. A. Estes. all of Delta Colo
JOHN ] THOMAS Register
Delta chief., 1884-11-12
&. n. l.. &.

The books for the members of the Chautau-
qua Scientific and Literary Circle have for
some reason been delayed. 1t has been de-
cided however to hold u meeting of the circle
next Friday evening. The Chautauguans
have arrived and a pleasant evening may be
spent in discussing different subjects and
plans. 1t is hoped that all members will be
present as well as those who are interested
and wish to join.
Delta chief., 1884-11-12
Notice for PubIicntion.
LAND OFFICE AT GuSSisoS. Colo,
OTftinr n 1851

LAND UFF1CE At bUNNI-ON, TOLO,
October 81. lssi
Notice ishercby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention 10 make
final proof in support Of his claim and that said
proof will be made before l.. H. Kellogg. clerk Of
district court. at Delta. Colo. December % lssi
viz William r. Johnson. d. s. las, Tue Series. for
the e14 neH swif neI, nwiI seH sec. II. town. f5
south, range % west 9Th principal meridian.
He names the following witnesses Ia prove his
continuous residence upon. and Guilty lation Of,
said land. viz: John G. Howard, Joseph Rollins
Albert Wilson, and Charles d. johnson, all of
Delta. Colo. JOHN J. THOMAS. Register
Delta chief., 1884-11-12

Miss Rosa Kruger and Miss Maggie Stuart,
who tor the past three weeks have been guests
of Mrs. DR.. Albers, returned Friday morn
ing, the former to Denver, the latter to her
home in Detroit. Their many friends at
Delta regret the briefness Of their visit and
extend cordial invitation to "come again
when you can't stay so long"