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The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
Mental Kitchen Scales.

Ten common-sized eggs weigh one
pound.
Soft butter the size of an egg weighs
one ounce.
One pint of coffee A sugar weighs
twelve ounces.
One quart of sifted flour (well heap
ed) one pound.
One pint of best brown sugar weighs
thirteen ounces.
Two teacups (well heaped) of coffee
weigh one pound
Two teacups QeveD of granulated
sugar weigh one pound.
Two teacups of soft butter (well
packed) weigh one pound.
One and one-third pints of powdered
sugar weigh one pound.
Two table spoons of powdered sug-
ar or flour weigh one ounce.
One tablespoon (well rounded) of
soft butter weighs one ounce.
One pint (heaped) of granulated
sugar weighs fourteen ounces.
Four teaspoons are equal to one
tablespoon.
Two and one-half teacups QeveD of
the best brown sugar weighs one
pound.
Two and three-fourths teacups Qevel)
of powdered sugar weighs one pound.
One Tablespoonful (wel heaped)
Of granulated coffee A, or brown sugar,
equals one ounce.
Miss Parloa says one generous pint
Of liquid. or one pint of finely chop
ped meat packed solidly. weighs one
pound. which it would~be very con-
venient to remember.
Teaspoons vary in size, and the new
ones hold about twice as much as an
old-fashioncd spoon of 80 years ago. A
medIum-sized teaspoon contains about
n dram.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
HANDLING MuTILATeD MONEY.
A Brace of Stories About Treasury
Girls.

A Brace of Stories About Treasury
Girls.
Two stories are going the rounds Of
the press concerning the expertness OF
women who handle mutlated money
in the treasury department, says The
Washington Capital. A western bank
president tells one as follows: A
country merchant living near Sedalia,
Mo-, placed 81. 200 in bills in an old
stone jar on shelf in his store. Some
time afterwards having occasion to use
the money, he found instead an un.
recognizable mass of fragments left by
the mice. He gathered "A cigar-box
full of the pieces, which were sent by
express to Washing ton, and the patient
and niinble-fngered women of the
treasury put the pieces together SO
that of the missing money 1t was easy
to identify $1.100. which amount the
department transmitted to the granger.
The other story is told by former
cabinet officer. and is to the effect that
In fire a bank had the misfortune to
have a package of bills. amounting to
$4,000. charred in such manner as
to resemble a square piece of charcoal.
Two experts from the treasury were
assigned to the task of examining the
black and brittle mass, and by the skill
full use of the thin bladed knives they
separated the package and gummed
che particles on tissue paper in such
way as to account for nearly every
dollar. This may seem strange to
those who do not know that in such
cases the mineral properties of the inks
used in printing the government
securities render it possible for ex-
perienced eyes to distinguish not only
The denominations but even the numb
ers on charred bills. bonds. etc.
Both stories above referred to arc
true in every particular save one. The
expert work is not done by the ro-
demption division of the treasury, rs
has been stated. but by a special COM
mittee of three ladies. each of whom
represents one of the bureaus having
custody of the governments funds and
accounts pertaining thereto-namely.
the secretary's. the treasurer's, and the
registers. In cases where national
bank notes are involved a representa-
tive of the bureau of the comptroller of
the currency is added to the committee.
It is impossible to describe the difficult
les these womep have to overcome in
:heir trying work. They hold positions
as counters, and are paid no more than
is given hundreds of other women for
the simplest kind of work. There
would seem to be equity in the sugges-
tion often made by those familiar with
their task that they should receive ai
least as much pay as would be demand
ed if men were appointed to do their
work, always supposing men could he
found capable of it.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
WONDERFUL cH ANGEs.
The Far Seeing Take Advantage of
Them in Time.

| Ahc uT oocAhs luhe AoVdhtuso oA
| Them In Time.
Is this country unconsciously tinder-
going wonderful change, is the change
to take place before we are aware of the
fact, and when it has taken place will
we wonder why we did not know 1t be-
fore it was too latep
Those that see the changes early
avail themselves early, and thereby re:
ceive benefit.
The shrewd iron man sees the iron
interest transferred from Pittsburg and
Pennsylvania to Birmingham, Ala
bama, and in his farsightedness sees
the furnaces in Pennsylvania torn down
and deserted for this new and prolific
field
We have seen the grain growing CEN
ters of this country shifted to the West.
We have seen the pork-packing indus
try fit from Cincinnati to Chicago, and
from thence to Kansas City and Omaha.
Southern cotton mills undersell New
England and American markets, and
challenge the world.
We have seen and are seeing all this
take place before our eyes, and know
that other changes are taking place
equally as prominent, and we wonder
as we behold them Ten years ago
the insurance companies required
an analysis of the fluids only when
they were taking insurance for very
large amounts. To-day no first-class
company will insure any amount un-
less Il rigid analysis is had of the fluids
passed. and if any traces of certain
disorders are apparent, the application
is rejected. In their reports they show
that the death of sixty of every
100 people in this country, is due
either directly or indirectly to such dis
orders. The Brompton Hospital for
Consumptives, London, England, re-
ports that sixty of every 100 victims of
consumption also have serious disor-
ders of the kidneys.
of this dread malady the question is be-
ing discussed:
"Is not this disorder the real cause
of consumptionp"
Ten years ago the microscope was
something seldom found in a physician s
office; now every physician of standing
has one and seldom visits his patients
without calling for sample of fluids
for examination.
Why is all this? Is it possible that
we of the present generation are to die
of diseases caused by kidney disordersp
or shall we master the cause by Warn
er's safe cure, the only recognized
specific, and thus remove the effects?
1t is established beyond doubt that a
very large percentage of deaths in this
country are traceable to diseased kid
neys. For years the proprietors of
Warmers safe cure have been insisting
that there is no sound health when the
kidneys are diseased, and they enthus-
iastically press their specific Tor this
terrible disorder upon public atten-
ton,
This means wonders!
Cannot the proprietors of this great
remedy, who have been warning us of
the danger, tell us how to avoid dis.
ease that at first is so unimportant, and
is so fatal in its terminationp Are we
to hope against hope. and wait with
out our reward?
1t was formerly thought that the kid
neys were of very small Importance;
to-day, we believe that it is generally
admitted that there can be no such
thing as sound health in any organ if
they are in the least degree deranged.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Salvation oil delights everybody. IT,
be had of all druggists and dealers In li,ed
icines. 1t eradicates all pain by quickly
removing the cause. 1t cures neuralgia and
rheumatism. Price a5 cents
When Noah was in the Ark young Ham
was always playing tricks on the old gen
tleman.. One day he told his seafaring
father that there was water in, the cellai
dawned on Noah that lie had omitted to ST.
cure sugply OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
HIs PHOTO.

form have become trade mark, and the
good he has done Is illustrated in the follow
ing marvellous instance: Jan. II, 1888
George c. Osgood & Co., druggists, Lowell,
Mass, wrote: "Mr. Lewis Dennis, No. 1&
Moody st., desires TO recommend st. Jacobs
OIL to any afflicted with rheumatism, and
desires especially to say that Orrin Robinson,
Of Granville, Mass, o boy Of IL years, came
to his house In the sun,naer Of 1881 walking
upon crutches, his left leg having been bent
at the knee for over two months and could
not be bent back. He could not walk upon
It. Mr.. Dennis had some st. Jacobs Oil In
the house and gave 1t to him to rub on his
knee. In six days he had no use for his
crutches and went homo we'll without them,
and he has been well since st. Jacobs Oil cured
him." In July, 1887, inquiry was made Of the
Messrs. Osgood to ascertain the condition o.
the little cripple, which brought the follow.
ing response: Lowell, Mass, July 0, 1857
The poor cripple on crutches, Orrin Robin.
son, cured by St. Jacobs Oil in 1881, has 70
manned cured. The young man has been
and 10 now at work every day at manual
labor. DR.. George @. Osgood, N. D. Nc
othw rsmsdy can make The aams showing
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
The Tine to strika.

One of tho parental blunders Of the
present day is to spare the rod when a
lad comes home with the odor OF the
ciGarstte about his cloths. Minneapo
H6 zfibHns.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

SCRATCHES.-J. ii. Shatfer. Madison,
WIS, says: II cured q horse OF the worst
Urinary CarbOlisalve or all the remedies
/ ever saw that is the "boss." 25c and So,
at dru0piStS :.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
A man who has practiced medicine for 10
years ought to know salt from sugar; read
what he says:

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, 1887.
Messrs. f. j. Cheney & Co.-Gentlemen !:
i have been in the general practice of
medicine for most 40 years, and would say
that in all my practice and experience have
never seen a preparation that could pre-
scribe with as much confidence of success
as l can Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by you. Have prescribed it great many
times and its effect is wonderful, and
find case Of Catarrh that it wo,fld not
cure, if they would take it according to di-
rectlons. l.. l.. GORSUCH, NJ. D.,
Office 2l5 Summit st.
We will give 800 for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
FJ.CHENEY Il Co., Props, Toledo o.
GB Sold by Druggists. 20 cts.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Prickly Ash Bitters warm up and invig-
crate the stomach, improves and strength
ems the digestive organs, opens the pores,
promotes perspiratiOn, and equalizes the
circulation. AS a corrector or disordered
system there is nothing to equal it.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Gets the OIL Refner for three months, CIV
ing all the news about the growing young
city of Florence and the great oil industry.
ReQner, Florence. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

The man who turns his property over to
real estate agent to be sold Is likely to be
beaten on his own ground,
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Browns Bronchial Troches' are excel.
lent for the relief of HOarseness or Sore
Throat They are exceedingly effective"
Christian World, London, Eng.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

The law seems to have taken firm hold
on three Busy but not Industrious B's-the
bomb, the boycott, and the bucket shop.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
The dishonest butcher Is always willin
to meat his CUSTOMERS half-weish.
Catnrrk Cured.

A Clergyman. after years of suffering
from that loathsome disease, Catarrh, and
yainly trying every known remedy, at last
found a prescription which completely. cur
ed and saved him from death. Any sufferer
from this dreadful disease sending q self
addressed stamped envelope to Prof. j. A.
Lawrence, 212 East 9th ST.. New York, will
receive the recipe free of charge.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Secretary Lamar is the most conspicuous
diner out in the cabinet. He seems to
grasp the duties of the Interior Depart
mtnt.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Tramp Ito a woman at the door -'Will
you please gimme bite, ma'am?" Wo-
man CLOSING the doOr)-"No, git out; Pm
no dog"
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

from observation to all Parts 81 ,he United sttes.
Correspondence receives prompt attention.. Nolci.
ters answered unless accompanied by four ccniS in
stamps Send tencents in stamps for pamphIc, ard
list of questions upon Private Special ard Norvnrs
Diseases, Seminal Weakness, Spermatorngn. I'm
potency. Syphilis GonorrhGa elect and NGricoce.c.
Terms strictly cash. Call on or nd ircss
DIR. POWELL. X EWES,
No. 3li South 18Th ST., Omaha, NeA.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

just of age is Jones' sweetheart;
When he asked the little wit
If she loved him, she said pertly:
"JuSt lS ty little Bit"
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
Fifty Cents

3 months treatment for SOC. Piso's RENE
dy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
PRIVATE DISEASES

Blood poison, venefea'
taint, gleet, structure,
seminal emissions, loss
OF sexual power, weak
hess OF the sexual or
eans, want Of desire In
male OF female, wheth.
er fro m impfndent
habits OF young or tes'
nal habits in mature
years, or any tausc that
debilitates the tcxnal
functions, speedily s d
and per nj a anently y
cured.
Consultation FREE
land strictly coniiGen-
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

The life of man who voluntarily en-.
RACES bull is not worth n red.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
Consumption surely Cured.

The frog that toots in ths morass is NJ
more astute than his fellow.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Friday is lucky day enough for brass
bands.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
To the Editor:-

To the Editor:-
Please inform your readers that have a
positive remedy for the above named dis
ease. By its timely use thousands of hope
less cases have been permanently cured.
shall be glad to send two bottles of my
remedy free to any of your readers who
have consumption if they will send me their
Express and p. o. Address.
Respectfully,
T. A. SLOCUM. NJ. c., lsl Pearl ST., N. Y.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Presence of mind is all well enough in
some cases, but when man finds himself
in danger of freezing to death he shouldn't
try to keen too cool
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

N "a IA m 4 MONTH kpents vented 90 best t sel'
AN,Se ing article, y itiyfVS%N ~ pSfroit Nh
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

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Ea feB. es 5. & dt'Gtasss 4"siisssas %sshias ana
3orn nors on natartphiIily VitFr 10 rsesirrleic,
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

coJ n Is worth $50 lar poagd fs',s s. ca3,. ny Boz
UUlU is worth ti.uu tht IS roiu NJ - oon'"
hY denlnEs
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

RNa RF BY return mail. Full Description
a III L, IN Moodys New Tailor sysiea- OF Dreos
E.dH Is. In Cutting. MOODY & CO., C:nein nsn, -
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

IaDy AND GENTLEMAs AGENIs
wan,ed In every city and ipsn. AHreesnic WORK
,ibnrni tfsascernrnts The WOmnns Publishing 70
l22 Nassau sire at. New YORK. ---
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

n r-.s To AZ ony. SAMPLES worth yyr,,. vyr tr. W.
W. ster safety Iten Holder 10. Hoiiy' hinh
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10
TOMATO suoRrcAKE.

Make n crust rs for Strawberries, Sc,
lect good. ripe, mcaly tomatoes. cut il
slices one-half inch thick. prepare anc
serve same as strawberry using a littl,
less sugar.
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

1,ss,s TTtT, m Prlee I'VE e ASTH IA
glLjDEhS phSltS * %ei' s.S~si as: I. Go
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

PENSIONS, ss's$' q ;,:;: s..sii:s ssss sss.
.ss. ~, M fro Write for circular and new lnws
w tTrT9!otnisk ~ IN h ssOt. Washington. u C.&Cincnnatn
The Delta independent., 1888-01-10

Ono egg. one hcaping tablespoonful
of sugar. one level tablespoonful each
of corn starch and butter, one pint OF
sweet milk. Flavor to taste and bake
with one crust.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
NORTHWEST NEWS.
A Summary Of Important Events
Occurring Since Our
Last Issue.
Items Gathered From All Parts Of
This Great Section for Our
Readers.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19.-The spacious
rooms of the Union league were filed to
overflow ing when the delegates in at.
tendance at the Republican convention
assembled. The meeting was called to
order by I. Z. Byrnes, who made q
speech. Hon. A. Barto, of Sauk Center,
was unanimously elected chairman, and
S. L. TrusseE secretary. At roll call the
following counties responded: ---..
Blue Earth, Fillmore. Goodhue, Hen-
nepin, Mcleod, Morrison, Moore, Nicollet,
Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, st. Louis,
Stearns, Washington and Wright.
A committee of two from each county.
on organization was appointed, and
then the delegates lunched at the West
as guests of the Union league. .-...........
The convention was again called TO
order at o'clock and the committee
made it's report. 1t recommended the
organization of the state on the plan
suggested by the national league, to
which end convention of Republican
clubs will be held in Minneapolis on Feb.
2. at2 pm, atwhich each club in the state
should be entitled to three delegates,
with its president 1t also recommended
the appointment Of IN organizer for each
county to take charge of the duty OF
forming clubs. The report was approved,
as was also form of constitution which
the committee reported: An organizer
was appointed in each county and the
convention adjourned.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
CHARGES OF DISHONESTY.
Startling Developments Made in NIani-
toba Politics.

Startling Developments Made in Mani-
toba Politics.
WINNIPEG, Man., Jan. %. "A few de-
tails in connection with the he-lnvestigation
which has been made by the new govern
ment into the financial condition of the
province have leaked out, and reveal an
alarming state of affairs. Up to Jan. |,
when the Dominion subsidy was due,
the Norquay government had
already overdrawn its account
in the Merchants National bank
$315, 900, and there is not cent of sub
sidy now left. The late ministers drew
all their own salaries and paid all the
civil servants up to Feb. /. Not a single
entry has been in the treasury cash book
for over year and no
entry in the general account ledger since
last June. For three years the
Norquay government has been making
false statements of the financial condi-
ton of the province to the legislature.
The floating debt of the province is over
half u million, and fresh liabilities are
cropping up hourly.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
The Democratic Convention

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The National
Democratic committee will meet in this
city on Feb. % to fix time and place for
holding the national Democratic conven-
tion. Delegations will be present to
urge the claims of large number of cit
les which desire to have the convention,
among them New York, Boston, Cincin-
natl, st. Louis, Chicago and San Fran
ciaoo
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
SEVEN CREMATED.
In Tower Boarding House Fire and ss
Many More Missing.

IN q Tower Boarding House Fire and ss
Many More Missing. ...
TOWER, Mimi, Jan. 21.-Fire broke
out Saturday morning in the Barnaby
boarding house and saloon, on the main
street of the town, and before the inmates
of the place could be awakened the en-
tire structure was a sheet of flames.
Seven men are known to have been
burned to death, while as many more are
missing. The bodies taken out were
burned to a crisp and entirely unrecog-
nizable.
LATER-Search for the remains Of
those who perished in Saturday morn
ing's flames continued all day. Four
mere cbarred bodies have been found,
making a total of nine ------,-.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
DESTITUTE IN KANSAS.

Governor Martin Authority for the State
ment That Settlers are Suffering.
ATCHIsoN, Kan, Jan. Ex-Governor
Martin authorizes the statement that
great distress prevails in the extreme
southwestern part of Kansas, owing the
failure of crops last year and the rigor of
the winter. Governor Martin is fully
convinced that there are great many
cases of destitution, and appeals to the peo-
pie of the older counties to organize for
the purpose of extending the required as
Sistance
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
Titles to Lands.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17-Senator VIII
son, of Iowa, introduced bill providing
that any person who, in good faith, set
ties upon and improves public lands, be-
ieving the title to be in the United
States, shall be entitled to plead the title
of the United States to the land in sup
port of his claim, the same as if the
United States were actually the party to
the suit
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
PENSIONS FOR ALL

Soldiers Service Pensions.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Among the
bills introduced in the senate was one by
Senator Hoar to grant service pension
to all survivors of the late war. It pro-
vides all officers and enlisted men who
served in the army and, navy and marine
corps, including regulars and volunteers,
subsequent to March 4, 1861, and prior
to July 1, 1866, shall be entitled to pen
sion at the rate of 1 cent for each days
service, the sum to be in addition to any
pension granted for disability.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
Am Early Opening of Navigation,

CHEBoYGAN, Wis, Jan. 19.-Owing to
the deep snow ON the ice in the straits
it has become so weakened that teams
dare not cross on it. The result will be
one Of the earliest openings of navigation
in the history of the lakes unless condi-
tions are materially changed before
spring, which is not considered at all
likely.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
Postal Telsgraphy for the Northwest.

DULUTH, Jan. 18.-The Chicago Postal
Telegraph company is endeavoring to
make arrangements to enter Duluth.
The company is said to intend building
from Chicago via Milwaukee to the West
through st. Paul, Duluth and Minneapo-
lis and it's connection with the Mackey-
Bennett cable and postal telegraph. The
capital stock is $500, 900. ....> ..-,
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
win Meet to Burv the party.

NEwAYGo, Mich, Jan. 19.--W. D. Full
Ter, long at the head of Ahe Greenback
party in Michigan, has issued call for a
state convention which shall formally
bury the fusion party. He says that the
time has arrived for disbanding the
Greenback party, and, If so, it should
die "decently and in ORDER
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
FeIt an Eartf0uake SHOCK

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Jan. 23. AT $40
Saturday evening the residents of this
city were startled by low, rumbling
noise and tremor of the earth, and came
to the conclusion that a slight shock of
earthquake had occurred. The shock
lasted six seconds and was distinctly felt.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
Four Hundred Tilled n 81 r.nloslou.

Four Hundred Killed Ia an Explosion.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.--The secretary
Of state has received report from Con-
sui Crowell at Annoy, In regard to the
explosion Nov. 10, In Annoy, of 1naga-
zine containing about 400 tons or powder
and other explosives, by which over 200
lives were lost and several hundred
dwellings, DESTROYED.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
TWo CoIlisions in SD. Paul.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 21.-A collision oc-
CURED in the depot. yards between q
Northern Pacific train and a Minneapolis
& st. Louis short line train Saturday.
One man was killed and another injured.
Shortly afterward another collision oce
Cured in which a workman was seriously
scalded.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
THE zALlNskl GUN.

The italian Government Give an Order
for One Which VIII Re Used in Coast
Defeuse.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19.-Messrs. Will
lam p. Cramps Sons have been awarded
the contract by the Italian government
for the construction of Zalinski dyna
mite gun, which is to be forty feet long
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
a Case Of small-Pox.

MINNEAroLIs, Jan. %. "A case Of that
dreaded scourge, smallpox, was discov-
cred here Saturday, but prompt and en-
ergetic measures were taken to prevent
any spread of the contagion The pa
tient Is Henry Ryan, of 100 First avenue
north.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
Storflock Exonerated.

SALTWATER, Jan. 1.-THE case of
Warden Stordock came up for hearing
Monday in the district court, and was
dismissed at the request of CounI ty At
torney Egan, as the state had no evidence
to bring before jury.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25
no Resnme Pnhlioatian.

ST. CLOUD, Jan. 1s.-The business
difficulties attending the st. Cloud
Tribune, edited by W. G. Bromer, have
been settled and the paper will resume
publication this week.
Morris tribune., 1888-01-25

MADRID, Jan. 20.-In consequence of
an intimation from the government that
she must not allow her name to be con
nected with intrigues of the opposition,
ex-Queen Isabella has left the country.