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The Penn's Grove record., 1885-08-01
NEWS IN BRIEF.

-Camels sometimes live TO the age
of 100 years.
British railways carried 685 ,000, 900
passengers last year.
The bee, it is said, can draw twenty
times It's own weight.
"A professor of natural history says
animals frequently cry.
There is an almanac IN the British
Museum 5000 years old.
The average duration of life in
Russia is only rs years.
Over 125, 900 paupers receive pub.
lie aid in Paris annually.
The banking capital of the United
States to-day is S738, 600, 900.
Twenty-Five Incorporated cities dot
the map of New York State.
Nearly half the American sailing
ships are named after women.
There were about 1850 steam yes
sells in the United States in 1S47.
The leather product of this country
reaches $500, GOO, 900 per annum.
The almshouse at Orleans, Mass.
has closed for lack of patronage.
The number of scholars enrolled in
the United States is placed at II, 000,-
900.
1t is rumored now that Emma Ne
vada will marry DIR. Palmer, her mana
ger.
The free lunches in New York sa-
looms are said to cost Sll 800, 900 annu-
ally.
The greatest height of an ocean
wave is said to be 80 feet above the
level.
One of the most successful dairy
owners of Sierra Valley, Cal, is a
woman.
The total length of the submarine
cable now in use is quoted at $4,000
miles.
There are in England 1877 ragged
schools which are attended by $4,000
children.
Color blindness is said to be many
times as common in the male as in the
female.
Moody, the evangelist, is getting so
fat that his condition is an inconyeni-
ence TO him.
"A gray worm, about an inch long,
is destroying the corn crop In parts of
Fonda, N. Y.
Nearly 100000 shad have been
Matched at the Connecticut State hatch
cry this eason
There are $50 disabled exc Onfeder-
ate soldiers living in the poor houses of
North Carolina.
The total product of copper of the
Lake Superior mines fol 1888 is estima-
ted at 60, 200, 600 pounds.
Tea culture in Ceylon Is making
Roadway. The crop this year is esti-
mated at $500, 600 pounds.
The Penn's Grove record., 1885-08-01

A NEW YORK man has invented a cast
IRON button hole, He has been a mem.
Der of Assembly for two terms.
JUDGE: "How did you come by these
fsh?" Prisoner: 81 hooked them. ="
Judge: What have you got to say, Mr..
Ohcer2" Policeman: she tells the
truth. your honor; he did hook EN- and
1 saw it." Judge: ''lhen why do you
bring him here2 Discharged. Next
case
The Penn's Grove record., 1885-08-01

sits a rascally shame II cannot
hang poachersi / don't believe we get
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

iness, and decline entering upon it, All
these details may be well enough for the fan
cier and the suburban who has an estab-
lshed local demand at his own price for any
thing he can produce, but for the farmer.
whose products must go upon the general
market through the regular channels of trade
they are deluson and a snare, and certain
to run him into debt if he attempt their
practice.
But there is u middle course, as far re-
moved from the fussy detail of the theorists
as from the much berited system of leaving
the fowls to care for themselves and roost in
the trees, which every tiler of the soil, both
large and small may pursue with both cred
it and profit. Fowls have the instinct o: self
preservation as fully developed as any other
class of animals, and we have bat to furnish
them the means of reasonably indulgiHg it,
under certain restraints, which in their
natural condition in life becomes necessary
to their welfare. They need about as much
protection from the weather as other animals
certainly not more; but like other animals
they need that it be adapted to their natures
When kept ia close apartments, though only
for night, the same principles of vcntila-
tion should be applied a. in the case OF other
animals. And 80 on down through the
whole category of special requirements,
which go to make up the most elaborate sys-
tenn of poultry appliances. A little exercise
Of ingenuity tempered with dash of COM
mon sense, will enable any farmer to fit up
Oh the sunny side Of the barn. or better yet,
in it, suitable accommodations for flock OF
thirty or forty hens at a merely nominal ex-
peuse.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
t'-ou: tn Poultry.

From the Colombo Farmer
Poultry keeping is at this time the most
promising branch Of general farming. The
dc,nand iof poultry aud poultry products for
home consumption far outruns the national
supply. The importaiions, especially of
eggs. arc in the aggregate very large and
steadily increasing This ought not TO be SO.
There is no good reason why our own people
should not proitahiy produce these articles
the country can consume. With the single
exception of Canada, none of the countries
from which our imports are drawn have 80
cheap food or such ample facilities for the
profitable production of eggs as this, while
they labor under the disadvantage of being n
long distance from our markets, viii, cSpcn-
sivc transportation, and certain depreciation
in value IL not in quality. But they make ii
pay or they would not continue, and CON
stantly expand the business. The feed upon
which many of the imported eggs are mnde,
is shipped across the ocean paying two or
three profits before reaching the consumer,
and the eggs after paying two or three more
profits are sold IN our markets at price less
than our own products equivalent 10 anoth-
er profit. But still the complaint comes up
from all over the country that farmers can
not afford to keep poultry and raise eggs. II
is question Of grave Importance to farmers
of the country to consumers generally, in
deed to the nation, whether this is really so.
Casting sbout for some sufficient reason for
the prevailing condition of the poultry and
egg industry of the country we find first of
all widely prevailing sentiment that the
''hen business" MS it is generally called, is
beneath the dignity of men. The few city
nnd suburban fanciers are generally looked
upon as cranks who have introduced upon
the domain Of the grannys, and an attentive
reading of the voluminous poultry literature
of the time only tends to conilim the impress.
sion in many cases. II is not greatly to be
wondered Mt that reading farmers should be
disgusted with the fussy details which they
are told arc necessary to success in the bus
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
A Disturbance ON Smith. Fork.

To the Editor uf TlIE CHiLr.
CRAWFORD, April -, lSSj.-Thc usual
quiet of this part Of the county was disturbed
last night by aparty, unknown, who attempt.
ed to force an entrance into the house of J.
L. Preston. on Smiths Fork. Mr.. Preston,
who is good-natured man. was surprised at
first, but soon called in some Of his neigh
burs, who made an effort to quiet the intrud.
or, but to no avail, the sequel will show,
Tie row kept up till about five o'clock this
morning when Mrs. Preston, who sided with
the intruder, presented her lord with bouuc.
ing girl baby, weighing ,lcven pounds. 1t is
needless to say that all concerned are we'll
satisfied, and the ueighborhood all join III
wishing them much Joy. Mrs. Preston is do
ing well, aud Smiths Fork is booming.
SMITHS FuRK
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
VOLUME LII.
Tree Planting in Colorado.

To the Editor of THE CHIEF:
am one of those who believe it 10 be the
duty of every citizen of this great State to
plant some trees on each annual Arbor Day.
Most all Of the prairie States have engaged
largely in the cultivation of forest trees
Colorado has done but little in this direction,
and yet the greatest need is here.
Some of the benefits of timber are First,
it checks the rapid evaporation from the
ground, and protects il from the sun's scorch-
ing heat second, it increases the humidity
of the atmosphere; third, it serve. as u wind
break when needed.
Tree planting in this climate is not attend
ed with such success as all might wish
good percentage of those planted die. One
cause for this is found in the arid or dry con-
diton of the atmosphere. The hot, dry
winds produce 20 great an evaporation from
the parts OF the tree that its vitality is inn
paired, and its circulation of sap is made in
adequate to a healthy growth. Another
source of fatality to trees is the alternate
thawing and freezing in winter. ! believe IL
is generally admitted by competent authori-
ties that mere young trees are lost by thaw-
ing during winter than by the hardest freezes.
The tree for successful growth must possess
hardness and capacity for n rapid and robust
growth; IL must be able To respond 10 calls
made on it for rapid action; its roots must
penetrate the ground rapidly, and Hppro-
pirate the food and moisture found necessary
for its growth.
Trees are generally classed as uscfHi and
ornamental. Let Us notice briefly few of
the former. The best tree for general plant
ing is the western eaialpa. i;s height Is
about scycnty.fve feet, it, diameter two to
four, of rapid growth, and the wood IS light
ment stpckaie at san AutOuioit 1t l. still sound
Rncr being in the ground two hundred years
1t can be easily proPasatel from cuttings.
The white ash Is planted largely; Il reaches
seventy five feet. : of rapid growth, shnwy,
and it, wood Is In great demand. The white
clm is also highly recommended. Of the
black walnut 1t is almost supcriu0us To
speak, as all know its merits as u forest tree.
IL should be grown from seed planted where
the tree Is expected TO stand. The cotton
wood. a much abused friend, would stand
next on the list. Its adaptation 10 this eli.
mate makes it profitable tree to plant, aud
IL you can get nothing better, then don't fail
t. plant few cottonw0ois. Yellow or black
locust, height seventy Eve feet, aud Of rapid
growth; grass will flourish beneath It's fol-
iagc: fue, graceful tree. The Russian
mulberry, planted extensively Ia Kansas aud
Nebraska with great success growth slow ia
light soils, but rapid ia heavy, damp ground;
it can be gruwn frum cuttings; its fruit Is
large and abundant, aud 1t, leaves are yalu.
able for silk worms. Aud lastly would
name the white or silver maple, tree well.
known aud ht;hly prizcd.
II hc Is a beneiactor who makes two blades
of grass grow where before there was but
one. what will be said of him who is instru.
mental in clothing the barren plain with the
ycrdurc OF waving forest, l.. {. ALEr.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

The members OF the Chautauqua Scientific
and Literary Circle will meet at Mrs. Chap.
mans Thursday evening, ut 1880 o'clock, for
the purpose Of reading Shakcspeare's play
Julius Caesar, April 90 being Shakes
pearc Memorial Day. Different parts have
been assigned to the members, who will read
to Act ". All who desire To are invited to
attend. II. Il. KENNEDY, President.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
North Fork Ranch for Sale,

Ranch in the famed North Fork valley.
close To Pnonia postofiice, good stream Of
water runnin. through il, tmbered and adj
joining the best summer and winter range in
that part of the country. Enough hay can
he cut this season to winter couple hundred
head Of cattle by little fencing. VIII be
sold very cheap. 4 good riding animal will
be taken in part pay. Inquire at this Office
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

Newspaper proof readers" are not anN-
ious for war. Those Russian names break
them all up.-Aeacs-Domocrn.
IL is our opinion that il would be good
scheme for not few Of our local mining
editors, as they could then pass their pub!i-
cations of as Russian.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE Ar.GuNNISoN, Coto.(
~-April &, 1855,
Notice isherchy 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 T.. l., kellogg, clerk OF
district Court at Delta, Colo.. ON May eSi. 1885,
via; William a. Wheelen. u, 5. 2lT, Ute Series for
the nc,4 ne'i see, ~ SCI. sci sec. II, 81. swk
see l6 town Is south, 1RHYS 81 west Stf Deinciiai
meridian. 4SEt errSrs ssss,sr -
said land. via; George b. McGu,nahan. VIM. s.
Gtartet, wm. II. Martin and Chas. A. Dvvis, al
John J. THOMAS. Register.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
To the Director. OF the Garnc, pitch.

A meeting of the directors Of the Garnet
Ditch company will be held in THE CHIEF
Office, Delta, Friday, April -. 1885, mt 10
o'clock a. M, for the purpose OF determining
the amount Of stock due the parties interest
ed in the completion OF the ditch.
WM. l.. MARCY, President
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
Notice for Publication.
LAND orrIcE AT GrNNlsoN, Co

March -, 1855. !
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will he made before A. X. King County
Judge, at Delta Colorado, ON May sth, lS>a, viz.
Thomas IL. McGrauahan, u. :. -, Ute Series. .or
the SCI, 81. town 10 south, range 70 west 9th
L, NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation of,
said land, viz: John J. Marsh, Bon. s. Gheen, s.
b. Crockett and W, II McElroy, all OF Delta, Colo.
JOHN J. THOMAS, Register
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

Gen. Grant must have cast-iron constitu-
ton. IL. has triumphed over halfdoEen
doctors, whose united efforts for months past
have failed to PROSTATE him, and he is now
on the fair road To recovery.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

Mr.. Shelter, of Lake City, loaded fifty
burros with potatoes on Monday last which
he will take to the Aspen markets. The po.
tatocs were raised by and purchased from
our ranchmcn, and were as fine u lot ms were
ever grown in any country
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

The Gunnison river is a little on the retro
grade, showing that the lower SHOWS are get
ting well oil. The big rise need not be cx
pccted much before the first of June.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
Notice FOE pub,icntion.
LAND OFFICE AT GuNNisoS, Colo, |
An,I ~, lASl

April ~, 1885. !
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice OF his intention II make
final proof in support OF his claim, aud that said
proof will he made before Il. u. Blair, Notary
Public, at Delta, Colo. on June l, 1855, via: ben
jamin H. Mckenzie, ii. :. $50 Ute Series, for the
nia sw,a. swi sw.s sec. s. and nwl, nwti sec. IL,
tp, u s., range 81 W, 6th principal meridian.
lie names the following witnesses To prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, via; Samuel sheffield, VIM. Kennicott,
Robert Tricklc and Ed. Peak, all of Delta, Colo.
JOHN J. THOMAS, Register.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

The school directors of district No. have
ordered from II. B. Kennedy one hundred
and fifty sx-foot soft maple trees, to plant
around their school grounds next Saturday,
Arbor Day.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
Niocr, lnnchr ror .nir.

Good stock ranch-onc OF the best in Colo
RADIO. Enough winter range for l."bn head OF
cattlc. Inquire of Standish X Blair, real
estate agents, Delta. Colo.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

Even the abnormal stomach of Dave Day
is being turned by the city dads allowing cx.
trcmc libdinosity to run riot in the wicked
hamlet of Ouray, and. as n consequence, he
is now offering his Wui3oon for sale.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT GUNNr>oN. CoIo.,l
Mar,h - lS>S

I-NND VFfINE NJ NNNNI>tlN. tVLtF,
March -, l>SS.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice ut his intention T., make
final proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before Z. l., Kcllosy clerk OF
District Court. at Delta, Colo, May g sSS viz:
James I, Woods u. ). Se, Ute Series, for the nwi4
sec. IL. town. II north range 10 west \. NJ. NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Tom. Lewis, Grant Lewis. Wm.
+ Muller and :. swanson, all of Brown L. q. Col.
iOlIN / THOMAS kr.-istnr
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
For sale.

Ranch on uncompahgre. near Delta, with
abundance of water; 100 Growiu: fruIt trees;
large strawberry bed; lots of small fruit.
VIII give warranty deed. Apply to Stand
ish X Blair.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

A week from next Monday the annual elec.
trict No. l, the Delta district, Secretary G. d.
McGranahan's position becomes vacant, and
il becomes necessary To elect his successor
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

Col. Bailey has quite "A number of young
thoroughbred Yorkshire pigs for sale. Par
ties wanting stock hogs will do well to take
look at his stock before going further.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

The Mite Society will meet week from to-
morrow evening at the N. L. church, when
the ladies expect to serve up ice cream and
other delicacies. All are cordially invited.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
Ior sale.

Ranch Of 50 acres in the uncnmpahgre val
ley. ionr miles from Delta; fencing. cabin,
we'll, fruit trees. 100 inches Of water. Apply
To S.andish & Blair, real estate agents.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
For sale.

Ranch on east fork of Tongue creek, IF
teen miles from Delta. in the heart of the
winter range eighty acres under fence. and
good meadow, together with household
furniture, nine head of hoG.s, chickens, etc.
Standish & Blair, real estate agents, Delta.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

Ed Meredith expects to start for the scene
Of his summers labor ON his mining proper
ty in the Red Mountains about the first of
June. May he return in the fall bloated
millionaire is the wish of THE CHIEF.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
Hluc,i Enr Dnni

One hundred acres. good mesa land no
brush, no rock, plenty of water. all fenced.
| VIII furnish nothing. Most liberal terms
given, but the right To SOM grass seed with all
small grain will br reserved. Inquire at this
Office or Of j. B. Hart, Alfalfa Basin.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
For sale.

Two claims on the Gunnison valley. fifty
acres under cultivation, all fenced. with per.
petual water right Apply to Standish x
Blair, real estate agents. Delta.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

are now shipping portion OF their products
to Pcnnsy lvauia and other Eas csu points.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22
For sale.

Ranch on the Gunnisou river. Plenty of
good pasture and timber ais" water for irri-
CATION. WIN give warranty deed. Apply to
Standi,h 4 Blair.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

want TO sell seed drills and AL other farm
ing implements cheap and on your own
terms and all other goods at small profits.
J. J. BAEKER.
Delta chief., 1885-04-22

Fresh Oranges aud Lemons at Basslcr &
MacDonells.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
MISS CLETELANDS RECEPTION.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The last vestige Of
"Jefersonian simplicity" banished from the White
House to-day. The stringed orchestra OF the Marine
Band grouped I'm its old place before the
door Of the Blue Par0r where Miss Cleveland held her
reception, from TO O'clock Marshal McMichae pre-
sented visitors TO Miss Cleveland who received In a
toilet OF lavender grain, with Spanish gupure the
high corsage finished with ruches OF lavender ostrich
feathers and bouquet OF English volets Her sister
Mrs Hoyt, black velvet and point lace, Frightened
with Jacguminot roses.
Miss Van yeohten, of Albany, a guest at
the White House, was In black velvet
and tulle with steel beaded lace and sash
drapery match In color red carnations on the
Colonel Rockwell repeated the ntroductions standing
at Miss Van Veehcn's right Back OF the line were the
Of the Secretary OF the Treasury Secretary Of the
visiting costumes. From the Diplomatic CORPS
were the French, German aud Chinese Ministers
the vile OF the Russian Minister the swedish
Minister and wife, the daughters and OF the Argen-
tine Minister Mrs. Horace Holyar, Mrs. Don Cameron
and Count Saa OF the French legation, IN together
Others OF the company the wives Of Senators In
gals Hale Mcpherson and sabn the wife and daughter
OF Representative Sprggs. General and Mrs. Merritt
Miss sl0eum Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen, exPostmaster.
General and Mrs Hatton, the wives OF General Rugges
aud General Rochester.
While there Iuany strangers, there was at no
time u crowd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
NEW MOVEMENTS TOWARD OKLAHOMA.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, March 21.-General
Hatch received word by courier from the Sac and
Fox Agency $50 miles southeast of here. that large
body Of coonsts passed that point March 49, the
way Oklahoma and that the main body, consisting Of
about $50 persons from Cofeeyville Kan. Major
Devices, with four companies of the 9th Cavalry, is
scouting that portion Of the Territory, and courier
has been dispatched TO him TO intercept this
colony, IL possible, before 1t reaches Oklahoma
and to turn 1t back. Should the colonsts
reach Oklahoma 1t is understood that their
stock viii not be destroyed, but that they WIN be CON-
PEELED TO leave the territory These men left the Kansas
line before the President issued his proclamation and
they know nothing about 1t. but General Hatch believes
that Major Devices will be able to get between them and
the Oklahoma country by forced marches and thus COM
pei them to turn about without even having a
glimpse of the land Devices however, on March
IA 100 miles north OF tho Sac and
Fox Agency with his battalion. and It looks as II the
coonists might beat him In the TO tho Cmarron
River, where 1t was intended to enter Oklahoma.
WASHINGTON March 21.-General Hatch telegraphs
the War Department today that about five hundred Of
Oklahoma colonsts have gathered at Cofeeville Kan,
on the southern border line, with the intention OF
ing into the Territory He has sent foree TO intercept
them,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
PETITION IN FAVOR OF MR.. HIGGINS.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-A petition was pre-
scented TO President to-day which reced that the pc
titioners "loya members of the Democratic party who
as such gave their cordial support to the election OF
President Cleveland" give unqualified support TO the
appointment of Eugene Higgins az Appointment Clerk OF
the Treasury, man OF honor and integrity and In
every way competent discharge the duties OF the place
assigned him. . We claim as Democrats cur
right TO say to Democratic President and
his advisers that no partisan or faetional
abuse should have any weight whatever In affecting the
tenure Office OF competent aud deserving member Of
tho party. Mr. Higgins has held responsible and fdu-
cary places hands of the people OF Baltimore and
discharged duties OF each with credit TO himself and
to entire satisfaction OF the people OF the City OF
Baltimore"
The petition IL signed Dy number OF municipal
officers, ncluding the Mayor Register, Deputy Register
Robert Baldwin and James Sloan. IT,, Finance Commits
sIcners, and by many Baltimore firms including Keen
HaQerty. Adam Denmead, william Lanahan X Son.
Edward Walters CO., L. ID. Coulbourn, Jr. and Roche
A.