Delta chief., 1885-12-02
correspondent. Column.

IAs- The editors of this paper invites cor
respondence on general topics, and especially
upon the resources of Delta county, which
they will truthfully and to the best of their
|, knowledge and ability answer.
w. H.-The longest verse in the Old Test
ament is in Esther, eighth chapter, nineth
verse. .-
knowledge Seeker-As to the value of
punctuation marks, we refer you to the fol-
lowing Epitaph, rs good example: He is
an old and experienced man in vice and
wick kedness he is never found opposing the
works of iniquity he takes delight in the
downfall of the neighbors he never rejoces
in the prosperity 81 any of his fellow crea-
lures he is always ready to assist in destroy
ing the peace of society he takes no pleasure
in serving the Lord he is uncommonly dill
gent in sowing discord among his friends
and acquaintance he takes no pride in labor
ing to promote the cause of Christianity he
has not been negligent in endeavoring To
stgmatize all public teachers he makes no
exertions to subdue his evil passions he strives
hard To build up Satan,S kingdom he lends
no aid 10 the support of the gospel among
the heather he contributes largely to the
evil adversary he pays II" attention to good
advice he gives great heed to the devil he
will never go to heaven he must go where he
will receive the just recompense of his re-
ward.
George C.-Wait patiently. Remember,
"Love comes not as a slave
Toany bcckoning finger but some day
When least expected, cometh as King
And takes his throne"
Hard Drinker-EndeavOr to divert vour
mind from its past associations, as your mind
rather than your appetite governs your net.
ions. A mans appetite for strong drink is
not what forces him to CONSTANT indulgence,
but the constant training of and allowing his
mind to follow in that channel. The mind
is the parent of our actions and Of our ap,e-
ttes as well.
Enquirer N) Delta county offers rare in
ducements for families to come here and TO-
cate. Good ranches can yet be taken up,
also in some instances be bought ut Il reason
able rate (2) As shown by last seasons
crops her soil is especially adapted to the
growing of vegetables and grain. including
corn. (3) She has splendid climate for
fruit raising. as was tested last season by
some of her young orchards bearing and
ripening some most delicious fruits, includ-
ing grapes, apples, peaches, pears etc. ~
The town of Delta has us good public schools
az there are anywhere in the State. she hay
ing recently completed 81 900 brick school
house. (5) The winters are mild no snow
has fallen and the streams are not a particle
frozen over up to present writing. (6J Inn
mense coal banks of an excellent quality of
coal traverse the county from east t" west
nearly its entire length. 7) The mining
markets contiguous. although consuming
large share of her products. is not her only
market. as produce has anl is now being
shipped from here to Denver.
A cattleman wants to know if there are
any rules or any way to approximate the
weight of cattle by measurement. The fol-
lowing is the best and most accurate rule
that we know Of
Multiply the grth in inchess taken immc.
diately behind the shoulder blade. by the
length in inches from the square of the hut
tock to the point of the shoulder blade, anl
divide the product by IA, which gives the
number of superficial feet. IL the animal
has girth of 3 to 5 feet, multiply the numb
have its approximate weight. If the girth
is 5 to feet multiply by %, and to feet
multiply by 81. If less than three feet girth
as in the cases OF small calves hogs, sheep,
etc, multiply by II. Allowance must be
made for the build of the animal, Conditions
Of fattening etc. The above rule is for grass
fed cattle it being estimated that in the
cases of grass -fatted sheep, calves, kline or
steers, each superficial foot. when tie girth
is 3 feet or under, represents weight of
II pounds when 3 to S, IL pounds; when .
to I, 23 pounds, and when 7 to feet, 81
pounds. Thus an OK measuring s feet girth
and a feet length should weigh about Sx73-
x3l pounds. Under this rule it is customary
to deduct one-twelfth of the whole for half
fatted cattle from 10 To 20 pounds on cow
having had calves, and if not fat an equal
amount.
PLANT YOUNG TREES.
Suppose, for example, we select from the
nursery apple, pear, plum and cherry trees
one or two years old, and pay about two
thirds the price of trees three, four or five
years old naturally the younger trees are
healthy, and the roots, being young and
fibrous, will readily take hold in the new soil
to which they are transplanted, even though
it may be entirely different from that in
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