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Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Harvest is over on the Ash mesa; some Of
the grain still stands in the shock awaiting
the stacking. Frank Hoppe is in their midst
knocking out the wheat and oats very fast.
Some of the grain yields very we'll. Water
in the Home Run ditch has been shut off,
with view of beginning its en,ar cement i'm
mediately. A force is at work on the Iron
stone extension. 1t is hoped that the ranch
men on Cushman mesa will work in with
these bitches and extend them over Chappa-
rel creek, to water the thousands of good
acres there.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Last Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Aid
society of the Presbyterian church were en-
tertained very pleasantly at Mrs. Milligan's.
The weather was propitious and goodly
number were present to enjoy the goodies
spread by the ladies and their, very cordial
hostess. All expressed the utmost satisfac.
ton at the very delightful manner in which
they had been entertained. Those who do
not belong to the society and were fortunate
enough to receive invitations, wish to return
many thanks. The next meeting Of the SO.
ciety will be held one week from next Thurs.
day at Mrs. w. d. Browns.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.
Organization of Lodge Of this Order
I'm Delta.

Ses.-A--sAC..
In Delta.
Delta has taken one more step forward in
organizing lodge called the Knights and
Ladies of Honor. The benefits of this order
are many, the principal one being to insure
the lives of its members for from 81 900 to
$1,000, it being mutual affair. The charges
are light, as there are no high salaried officers
on the pay roll. Every one knows what vast
amounts of capital and property are accumu-
lated by large insurance companies, but the
plan of this order is as secure at a much less
rate. Beside the social advantages of the
lodge are great benefit.
Mr.. Fred. Kruger, P. S. P, of Denver. de-
serves great praise in conducting the organ
ization of this lodge in Delta. Over thirty
names were obtained as members, and twen-
ty-two were present at the first meeting and
were initiated. as follows: DR.. and Mrs. u.
l.. Albers, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Haycraft,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Capron, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Hodgdon,
Miss Nellie Hatch, Miss Minnie Crotser, r.
Breese, r. D. Blair, A. R. King, r. NJ. Me-
Murray, - Wood, G. B. McGranahan, T.
H. McGranahan, Louis Crotser, Joseph Rey-
nolds and II. b. Kennedy.
The following officers were elected: X. ID.
Blair p p; F. Hodgdon, p; Miss Minnie
Crotser, V. p; II. B. Kennedy, Secretary /;
G. b. McGranahan, Financial Secretary; 7.
ii. McGranahan, Treasurer; Mrs. U. l.. AL
bers. Chaplain; Louis Crotser, Guide; Miss
Nellie Hatch, Guardian Angel r. NJ. Me-
Murray, Seminal.
The organization of the lodge was much
enjoyed by those present, and good time is
anticipated in the future by all its members;
but as this is a secret order we will state
nothing about what transpired, and only say.
come, see, learn and be benefited.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

The Denver & Rio Grande have made a
special rate on grain from Delta to Gunnison
of % cents per hundred; to Leadville, 55
cents. On potatoes or cabbage, from Delta
to Gunnison, in car lots, 80 cents; to Lead.
vile, go cents
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy.
Price 80 cents. Nasal injector free. Sold by
l. NJ McMurraY.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
For Male.

Ranch on east fork of Tongue creek, fif-
teen miles from Delta, in the heart of the
winter range eighty acres under fence, and
a good meadow, together with household
furniture, nine head of hogs, chickens, etc.
Standish 4 Blair, real estate agents, Delta.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

c. F. Wilson advertises for sale in this is.
sue two thoroughbred Holstein bulls, CLAP
py Jack" and "Jaap T." These bulls are
both from premium sres and premium dams,
and cannot be beat in the United States.
Friesland Maids milk record is 79a pounds
per day for 30 days. He also offers two thor
Oughbred Durham bulls for sale. The at-
ten.ion Of stocknen is called to his adver.
tisement.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
Notice for Pubiicatien.

LAND OFFICE AT GUNNIsON, CoLO.,l
October ~, 1884.
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof In support Of his claim, and that mid
p. oJf will be made before A. X. King Judge Of the
County court, ut Delta Colo. on Dee, mbtr 8, 1884,
the sw n sec. IA, town. 81 north range II west n
M, NJ
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land. viz: =. L. Kellogg, r. r. Dillon, Joseph
3. Reynolds and o. A. Estes, all OF Delta, Colo.
JOHN J. THOMAS, Register.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

At the meeting of the directors of the Gar
net ditch company, held last Saturday even
ing, it was decided to begin the work of en-
largement and repairs not later than the first
of next week.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
For sale.

Two claims on the Gunnison valley, fifty
acres under cultivation, all Fenced, with per
petual water right. Apply to Standish q
Blair, real estate agents, Delta.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
stock Ranch For sale.

Good stock ranch-one of the best in Colo
RADIO. Enough winter range for 900 head Of
cattle. Inquire of Standish & Blair, real
estate agents, Delta. Colo.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
Notice.

DELTA, Colo, October %.
announce myself as an independent can
didate for County Commissioner in District
No. /, and respectfully ask the support of
every voter in the county.
THEO. BAKER.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

The ladies' OF Delta will give dinner on
election day for the purpose of raising funds
to seat the church. In will be given IN the
room back of this Office. In the evening an
oyster supper will be served.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

sHILOH's vITALIZER is what you need
for Constipation, Loss Of Appetite, Dizziness
and all symptoms Of Dyspepsia. Price 10
and 10 cents per bottle. Sold by ]. NJ. Nc
Murray.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

The Ladies' Aid society will meet at the
residence of Mrs. W. d. Brown a week from
tomorrow afternoon.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

THAT HACKING COUGH can be quick
ly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it
Sold by /. NJ. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Mrs. DIR. Aibers is agent for all kinds Of
musical instruments and sheet music. Per.
sons desiring anything in this line should
call on her.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Robert Breese has received and will keep
on hand a full supply of coffins and caskets,
and the necessary trimmings, in connection
with his large assortment of furniture. Call
at his place of business, and examine his
stock.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Rev. L. c. Alley, of Ouray. formerly pastor
of the Methodist church of this city, was in
town during the past week, shaking hands
with his numerous friends. He occupied his
old pulpit Sunday evening.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Precinct No. registers about two hundred
and twenty voters, against one hundred and
fifty last year. The law requiring three
months residence in the county bars out in
the neighborhood of twenty more.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Hunters! II you want first class gun
call on McGranahan Bros.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure Is sold by us on a guarantee. II cure,
consumption. Sold by l. NJ. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh
Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. Sold by 1
NJ. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

J. b. Outcalt, of the firm of Outcalt Bros,
& in merchants of Gunnison, was in the
city last Friday, and gave us pleasant call.
This finn will pay SLIGO for oats in car load
lots dsliyered here on track.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Quit-claim deeds, chattel mortgage deeds,
warranty deeds, powers OF attorney and leases
for sale at the office of THE CHIEF.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Rev. T. s. Day will hold services in tn
Ma. onic hall next Sunday morning and ev
ening.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

We have received from C. H. Haynor a
curiosity in the shape of double or twin
pumpkin, grown together at the stem end,
showing two distinct stems. 1t can now be
seen at this Office.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

The Democrats engaged in a general round.
up last Saturday night.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

The cold, frosty mornings warn us of the
early approach of winter.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Rev. Jas. A. Haycraft will preach morning
and evening at the church in Delta next
Sunday.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

/. AS fine feathers make fine birds. so beauti.
full trimmings make fine hat. Mrs. Math.
ers can show all the novelties in birds, wings
plumes, ETC., at low prices.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
County Onicers.

County Officers.
County Commissioners-First district, Edward
II. Capron: second district, John L. Hart; third
district, David Stephens.
Clerk and RecOrder-E. L. Kellogg.
Sheriff-Ben. 8. Gheen.
Treasurer-T. H. McGnnahan.
County Judge-Alfred X. King.
Surveyor-Wm. L. Marcy.
Asscssor-George II. Duke.
Superintendent of Schoos-G. H. Merchant.
Coroner-Robert Breese.
County Physician-Dr. U. Z. Albers.
County Attorney-A. E. Amsbary.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

WILL YOU SUFER with dyspepsia an
liver complaint? Shiloh's vitalizer is guar
antecd to cure you. Sold by !. NJ. McMurra,
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

GROUP, WHoOPING COUGH and Bron.
chetis Immediately relieved by shloh's
Cure. Sold by I. N. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS made miserable by
that terrible cough. ShiloRs Cure is thu
remedy for you. Sold by l. NJ. McMurray
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

For grain and potato sacks call on McGran.
ahan Bros.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Lime for sale by J. j. Milligan, Delta, Col
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
Church Directory.

NETHODIST.-Rev. L. c. Alley pastor. Services
at their church every Sabbath morning, except
the third Sabbath of each month"; at IL o'clock
BAPTIST.-Rev: Jas A. Haycraft, pastor. Ser
vices on the third Sabbath of each month at
the Methodist church, II O'Clock a. III. Other
appointments will be given out from time to
time. Regular covenant and business meeting
the Saturday afternoon before the third Sunday
of each month.
UNION SABBATH SCHOOL.-Meets in the Meth
odst church every Sabbath Immediately after
morning service.
PRAYER MEETING every Wednesday evening"
at 1880 o'clock, in the Methodist church.
The Rev. Jas. A. Haycraft will preach at the
Hotchkiss school house on the first Sunday and
Sunday night of each month";
ID. 4 II. g. Arrivals and Departures.
Passenger train, going east $50 a. m
Passenger train, going west l2::;tj u. m
Eastern and western mails close at 500 p m.
Postofiice hours from Il. m. to p. IN.
Masonic Lodge.
Meets the first and third Friday evenings of
each month, in the Masonic Hall.
+. HODGDON, W. NJ.
E. L. KELLOGG, Secretary.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
Delta Sample Rooms,
w. THOMAS, Proprietor.
The best of Wines Liquors and Cigars in the
city.
DELTA, COLORADO.
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE At GuNsIsos, CoIO.,l

October ~, 1884. ]
Notice IL hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof In support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before 4. l.. Kellogg, clerk OF
distrctcourt At Delta, Colo. on November "a, 1884,
viz: Seth b. Crockett d. s. IS, Ute Series, for the
WI Of nwN and wa Of swl sec. ~, town. ID south,
range % west 9th principal meridian.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land. viz: l.. NJ. Chase, Ben. y. Gheen, John
j. Marsh and L. II. CaprOn, all Of Delta, Colo.
JOHN J. THOMAS, Register.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29

Samples of wall paper at Breese's.
Delta chief., 1884-10-29
4 Pre- Destined Railway Center

Three different railroads staked through as many
corners Of the town! End OF division and
machine shops necessity Midway be-
tween Pueblo and Salt Lake. In val
10y Of the Grand river
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05
Chased by q Spider.

The King Of the spiders on the pam
pas is not q Mygale, but a Lycosa Of x
traordinary size, light gray in color,
with a black ring around its middle.
1t is active and swift, and irritable to
such a degree that one can scarcely help
thinking that in this species nature has
overshot her mark. When a person
passes near one-say within three or
four yards OF its lurking-place-it starts
up and gives chase, and will often follow
for a distance of thirty or forty yards.
lcame once very nearly being bitten
by one of these savage creatures. Rid
Ing at an easy trot Owe the dry grass, I
suddenly observed aspider pursuing me,
leaping swiftly along and keeping up
with my beast. 1 aimed a blow with my
whip, and the point of the lash struck
the ground close to it, when it Instant
ly leaped upon and a up the lash, and
was actually within three or four inches
OF my hand when 1 flung the whip from
me. The gauchos have a very quaint
ballad which tells that the city of Cor
dova was once invaded by an army of
monstrous spiders, and that the towns
people went oat, with beating drums
and flags flying, to repel the invasion,
and that after firing several volleys
they were forced to turn and fly for
their lives. Ihave nodoubt that a sud-
den great increase of the man chasing
spiders, in q year exceptionally favora-
|ble 10 them, suggested this fable to
some rhyming satirist of the town.
(Gentlenan's Magazine.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05
Victims Of Choral.

len grains in mine, please %, The
et.aeer was a lady we'll dressed and
~ saIve' who had just ordered a glass
sooa water in . Broadway drno
e.ore; The clerk took a salt-snoonfn1
y. Hhlte crystals from . wide-monthad
9o.ole and placed il in the GLASS. Il
dissolVeu Immediately. The Customer
a.ahK the solution, paid fifteen cent.
and departed. e0n'
c,o,l mat $ a choral tiend," said the
tiglk' a one of our REGULARS She
lines mat dose three times a day. and
mas been doing it for three or fonr
years; She has had the habit so had
.hat l don't believe she can ever breaE
IA. ARE there many like her?:"
mere must be q large number in
me great cities. We have ten choral
aeh hs who openly Acknowledge the
n"ol.' ana about twenty more who
clalm to take it incidentally, and not
lor tne pleasure it gives. Mulhply this
ns the number of drug stores, and al
loving for the difference in business
uone, and you can't have less than
POW IN this city. When choral was
1i sso introduced, l think it was about
1913, 1t became quite popular. 1t was
Putup patent medicine shape, favored
and sweetened, and sold very we'll.
there was choral nepenthe, andchloral
soother, and a dozen other nosstrums.
But they have all been driven out OF
What was the reason of it,"
swell, first, it was too expensive.
and, second and chiefly, choral in so.
luton is rapidly affected by light. and
decomposes into chloroform and other
compounds. In several instances this
decomposed choral acted as a poison.
Now it is used only in its plain form.
Some take it in soda, others by the
dose, and others again bug it by the
ounce and measure out their own guam
Titles. 1t must be very largely used, as
1t is now imported and manufactured,
not by the pound, but by the hundred
weight, and even by the ton. The doc.
tors have begun to recognize it, and
call it 'chloralism.' A person takes a
small dose, and feels a pleasant sensa-
ton OF ease aud quiet, something like
the effect OF opium and hasheesh. Az
night it induces deep and heavy sleep.
After a time the dose fails to produce
the desired effect, and has to be in
creased. Finally a limit is reached.
The consumer gets the relief wanted,
but at q terrible penalty. In the morn
ing the tongue and mouth are coated,
the pupils of the eye are diIated and
painfully sensitive to light, and all the
nerves shattered like those OF an alb
sinthe drinker. The appetite is i'm
paired, and all the secrctions of the
body greatly affected. In the night he
has horrible dreams, and. 1 believe,
sometimes pains through the whole
body. When a choral user becomes
what we call a 'tiend' his existence
a%lternates between a half-pleasant
lethargy and intense misery. The
oldest thing about it is that q large
majority of the .fiends' are women.
whats the dose? They start al
five grains and run up. The highest l
ever knew was 100 grains a day."-N.
Y. San.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05
Keep Your Lips.

In a desire to make q girl feel at
home and pleased with her place, the
young housekeeper is sometimes apt tt
take her too closely into her confidence,
especially if she Is a pleasant girl and
useful in the house. But it is a very
dangerous practice and almost always
makes trouble. All may go well enough
while she is with you, butin the chances
and changes of life, she may, and prob
ably will drift into some other kitchen,
where all the news she has gathered in
yours may be rehearsed without stint.
She will not discriminate with regard
to those things you have strictly en-
Joined her "not to tell" In fact. these
will likely be the first points "tished
OUT OF her by some meddlesome wom-
an. There is a surprising enjoyment in
being the first to tell news" and an
inexperienced, undisciplined girl will
rarely be found who can resist the
temptation.
You a treat a girl with perfect
kindness, and yet not give yourself into
her power. Keep your w counseJ
about your own affairs. 10 not let hel
sympathy or great interest beguile you
in relating what you are not quite will
inc to have told over in other places
Rural New Yorker.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05
i How Tobacco is Taxed in Cuba.

Last year the Official gazette pub
lished an order from the Minister of
the Colonies that the remaining surtax
OF five per cent. On export duties on
tobacco should be abolished from July
l, this year, but the shippers of tobacco
find that the Custom-house continues
to charge the old az. To their COM
plants the Administrator answers that
he has no orders from Madrid to grant
the reduction. This causes shippers
loss and annoyance, as their calcula-
tions were based upon the formal and
lawful disposal by the home govern
ment, which remains ~unexecuted
through tho negligence of the home
government az we'll as of the Cuban
administration. Besides this, it appears
that among the reforms contemplated
tobacco has been overlooked entirely.
which has caused much. Indignation, as
this article has to bear many burdens.
one Of which IS that the export duty is
levies on. the quintal without regard to
the quality or the price of the article,
thereby establishing a detrimental! sur
charge on the cheap tobaccos. The
same.i is the case with cigars, which pay
an export duty on the thousand with
out regard to their cost. 1t is urged
that the Cuban representatives should
insist upon the concessions asked in
favor of tobacco-growers and mer-
chants.
According to an official publication,
Cuba has at present 1,521, 65l inhab-
itants. Of these S54,520 are of the
male sex. Of the males s ,69s are
Cinnamon, and 1914 are of other for
eign nationalities. Of the females,
3.400 are foreigners, including 81 Chi
neses, and 242, 800 are negroes and
mulattoes. The island having an area
of 11s,S33 square kilometers, the
density of population is Is inhabitants
to. the square Mlometer. Puerto Rico
has 1915 l inhabitants to an area of
1914 square kilometers. = Chicago
Times.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05
Old Hay or Straw.

Last year there was a very heavy
crop Of hay, and many farmers have
nay LETT over. This hay, as well as
old straw, can be put to good ac-
count and not injured, but improved
IN quality for next winters use.
lover hay half cured, which can be
|oone in n day. can be put in NOW
|pr stack by layering it with old hay
IN straw. These will absorb the mois-
lure and keep it from heating enough
70 lnJure: Curing in this way pre-
eerVes the clover gust as sweet, with
Pnuch less labor, and the old hay or
FFaw absorbs SO much Of the aroma Of
me clover that stock will eat it with
tslo'tty. In this way clover can be
EuFtd with less danger from catching
Seather. Salt, if sprinkled in with the
P9 n new hay will make it more
EaIalable, but do not in. agine from the
(@lSe sayings of some writer's that it will
|Ia IN the least in preserving the hay.
Inat Is one of the exploded follies Of
"e paS.-I0N0 State RfqsSter.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05
The Pest of Flies.

An Iowa lady writes to an exchange:
"for three years [ have lived in town,
and during that time my sitting-room
has been free from flies, three only
walking about my breakfast table:
wtle all my neighbors' rooms are
crowded. [ often congratulated N.Y.
set on my escape, but never knew the
reason of it until a few days 400. I
then had occasion to remove my goods
to another house, while I remained on
for a few days longer. Among other
things removed were two boxes Of
geraniums and calcolarias, which stood
in my window. being open to its full
extent top and bottom. The boxes
were not gone half an hour before my
room was as full of flies as those OF my
nelghbors around me. This, to me, was
a new discovery, and perhaps it may
encourage others in that which is
always a source of pleasure, namely,
window gardening. Mignonette, plant
ed i n long, shallow boxes, placed on
the window sill, will be found excellent
Tor this purpose.--PASlodelphia Call.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05
Home Comfort.

Upon the wife ana daughter of a fam
y really depend much Of the comfort
fna happiness of home. The peace,
%[,apptness and harmony of life are
(nI'e or marred by what some people
90 trivial Kings. Is it q trivial thing
man when he comes home wearied
i nv nafassed by the tolls OF the day to
h i1@ ar = cheerful. neat home, everything
roEder' a dainty set tea table, with its
F" od display OF we'll cooked food,
fn a' MS wife and daughters arrayed in
bol pest, with smiles of gladness on
0o e', !aces to welcome him? No, it is
om Trivial to him, for his health and
bnn ,lort depend, in IL great measure,
nnn ms home. Therefore it is very
hn a"n1 thatthe daughters of our land
krs s"'u De trained for good nousekeep-
6on,, laught not only to keep a neat
ra's c, out how to cook, for the mis-
kpo. VI a house needs a great deal of
o"iedge and skill in these duties
'S"fa Constitution.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05
German as Colonists.

Notwithstanding the rcmaykab,.
spcech addressed by Bismarck To the
midget Committee, it NAV be donbted
vhether the Germans will eve, serions'
W. attempt to found important colonies
Great colonial enterprises can be un.
dertaken only by men who have been
trained in the habits of self-government-
This is the real reason why the colonial
nolicy of France in the eighteenth zen.
1fnrv so conspicuously failed, and If ex.
nlains the almost uniform success both
ii the English and of the Dutch as col.
onizing nations. If by anv chance a
large number OF Germans found them.
selves in some territory previously un.
occupied, they would be incapable Of
making a good use of their opportuni-
Ties. In Germany private enterprise is
everywhere overshadowed by the State.
Many things that we prefer to do for
ourselves the German people expect the
Government to do for them, and in
their own country life would seem tc
most of them intolerable without a
powerful and benevolent bureaucracy.
In America and Australia Germans
c~ontrive to prosper, but that is because
social and political institutions are al.
ready established in these countries, so
that new corners have no occasion to
trouble themselves about public affairs.
Were German colonists obliged to form
institutions of their own, they would be
almost helpless, and they could hone to
succeed only with the aid of settlers be-
longing to more democratic nations.
England would have nothing to fear
from German competition, even if
strong German colonies sprang up in
many parts of the world. But few
cmigrants from the Fatherland are
likely 10 seek homes in new regions as
long as they are sure of a cordial well
come in the United States.-EnglisA
E,rchQRde.