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The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
An ACT

An ACT
TO frBMir TO THr QUALIFIED ELrCfoRs OF ruE
STATE OF COLORADO a PROPOSITION TO IN
cREAsE THE RATE or TAXATION on PROPERTY
ToR STATE PURPOSES
Be Il enGeted by he General Assembiy NJ The SLATE
Of fDiorddO:
SECTION l. There shall be submitted to tic
qualified electors of the Statc Of Colorado, at the
next general election for members OF the General
Assembly. for their approval or rejection the fol-
lowing proposition 10 increase tho rate Of taxa
tion for state purposes, authorized by Article
10. section II Of the Constitution. to-wit;
shall the rate Of taxation on property for
"Stais purpose for the years 1889 and 1880 be in
creased 10 firc mills On each dollar Of valuation
for each of those years?'
SECTION 9. Each clector voting at said election
and desirous Of voting for or against sni1 prepo-
sition. shall vote by sGperute ballot, which shall
be deposited In box TO be used for that purpose
only, and which ballot shall be written or
printed the words For the proposition to in
crease the rate Of taxation for State purposes"
Of taxation for State purposes" The County
Treasurer of each County shnll make out and
cause to be delivered 10 the judges Of election,
III ehcl! election precinct in the County prior u
the said election a certified list of the lax -payerl
In such County who shall have paid taxes upor
properly Assessed 10 them In such County In tho
proceeding year, and no person shall vote upCr
the question unless his name shall nppuar or.
such list, nor unless he shall have paid lnxea
upon property assessed 10 MIN within the state
for the year immediately proceeding said cleo
ton
SECTION .. The votes east for the adoption or
rejection ef sad proposition. shall he canynssed
and the result determined inthe manner provi-
ded by the Laws Of the state for tho canvass or
votes for Representatives in Congress.
IN IssfinOpy WhfreQ(, | lnyc
hercuDts set my hand aud af
i@l fixed the grsat seal Of the state
SEAL ofColorado, at Denver IN said
f-@l State. this fifteenth day Of
July. 4. u. 1888.
JAMES RICE,
secretary " State.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Now that both Hooper, Democratic
candidate for the legislature, and Chat
field. Republican candidate, have
pledged themselves to do all in their
power to give us an appropriation for
n bridge. re ought to lie sure of the
matter. Look well to it. judge of this
mafter in your voting. IL is worth
while to consider which will be able to
work the most effectively. We want
many things. While we do not want
the earth. we must work as if we were
Hfter it. Many of you have met both
gentlemen. You have the right, it is
your duty. to Judge which man is sin
cere aid which seems to 'ie after votes.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Of Colbufs, Montgomery CO., la. has found
out how he can cure amy case of diarrlioea.
Twc of his ciiilnlep had '!inrrioea for nbout
six weeks he tried four different kinds ofpat-
ent medicine. witboni benefit, out he finsly
got hold of II bottle Of ChamberlaiD's Colie,
Cholera and Diarrhnea Remedy, which he
says completely cured them and is confident
it will cure any case whcn tho plainly printed
directions are followed. Solo by Latham &
Williams.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

One week froui to-day and the thing
will be done. The people will decide.
the professional voter will lie without
IN occupation. the policy Of the country
will be settled. After all. there is IA
whole lot in politics There is some
difference in the parties asking for
favor. If there is Inconsistency in the
leaders. it las broad foundation
nmong The people.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

There are some people in tins coun-
try who are of little use to Is. because
they are continually harping on what
Il part in such doing. Poor people their
IaZiness proves them unsuccessful.
Their complaints are a disgrace to the
country from which they happened to
einigrate. Instinct in the east caused
them to go in out of the rain. Here
they cannot even tell the time of day
Let us send them to Utah
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

The sanctity of home and the sa-
rredness of home virtues does more to
make "A truly prosperous and happy
country than all the wealth of the
world with the vices of the world,
Such graccs do not alone eminate from
the pulpit. but they support all that is
good in the pulpit. Markets without
morals is Il worse condition than is
poverty.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

The country has worse than slum-
bered for two months: it. has had II
horrible nightmare, - whole herd of
wild horns. The people have listened
10 dribhle, bahble and cant that. at any
other time than during campaign,
would he Kissed ut and thrown into
the outer darkness. There is more
emotion in this world than there is
Feason, more prejudice than justice.
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An Absolute Cure.

The ORIGINAL ABIErINE OINTMENT
is ouly put up In large two-ounce tin
boxes. and is an absolute cure for old
sores. burns, wounds. chapped hands,
and all skin ernptiops. viii positive
ly cure all kinds of piles. Ask for the
ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINTMENT. Sold
by Latham I'll Williams. mt 25 cents per
box, by mail 30 cents.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
AEidayits.

J. W. Elliott, is the present City Treasurer
of Aspen, elected ON the Democratic ticket.
G. s McClintick was a cs-owner in the
}. g. johnson lease, with G. S. Cbatfield and
J. W. Elliott
STATE An1xGI OF &C. cohoRADo' s;or1A IS.
@. S. McClintick, of lawful age, being
first duly sworn, dcposeth and saith: That he
has been resident of Aspen, Colo, aimee the
year 1880; tha! in the year 1884 he was en-
gagged in mining and was interested with G., S.
Chattield and j. w. Elliott in lease on the
J. c. johnson mine, on Smugg!er mountain,
and that from his own knowledge 1. W. Chat
field had no interest whatever in said lease
or the operations carried on under the same.
Signed: &. S. MCCLINTICK.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

There Is nothing So disgusting rs The
paign. \, hen n man makes an attack
ON his political opponent there must he
extraordinary corruption IN his oppo-
love fair play, and mud-throwing IS II
DEVILS game.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

1t will take some of our excited peo-
j'a six months, if agitation may be
;tN.u us IL criterion, to settle down in
ira -s;,te of equilibrium. Some get so
1 II Iii their bases they they will never
find their way back with the aid of the
best guides.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
To the Public.

Mr.. A. n. Williams wishes to inform
the farmers and others wanting coal
that he is again at work and ready to
furnish them in any quantity. Coal at
the bank Tl.50 per ton. delivered i'll
town 5000 per ton
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Strange wllai an affection the Mont
trose Fraple have fur us. They SO adj
lnire us that, from the accounts of the
fair. it seems shat Delta is part of
MontroSe county.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Hersemen Notice.

There will be u meeting Of Horse
men at Delta, on Oct 31st, 1888, for the
purpose of liking date to start on "a
general roundup for horses, also to
elect a captain Of said roundup. All
owning horses running on the Grand
Mesa range are earnestly requested to
be present. A. MELDRuM,
kENSiCoTT Bros.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Look Here,

The crnyon portrait of McGranahan
q Butter took the prize ut the fair.
The prices and goods have taken first
premium from first to last. Call and
examine for yourself
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Einnl Proofa.

will make terms AS good rs the
Montrose Land Once to those residing
i'll this county desiring to make Final
Proof at Delta. A. II. KING.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Notice.

Parties wanting lumber will save
mpucy by leaving their orders at Gale
Bros. Lumber will be delivered either
fro'n the mill or from their yard at
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
$4,000 Reward.

My outstanding accounts and notes,
past due, INST be paid, and you that are
them can pay the principal better than
principal and costs. and il not paid
within 80 days will force collection.
j. j. BARKER.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Parlor Barber Shnn.

Having had an extensive experience,
! am prepared to do shaving and hair
cutting at 81! times. Good work guar
anteed. Shop l!ext door to Post Office,
Delta, Colo J. W. BoULDIN.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Frank Sclleiber

has re-opened the American House at
Moutrosc. This hotel should have been
redeemed some time ago. Frank is
one of the boys and know how to do it
up in eastern style. II la Russell.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Lost-S5..o Reward.

A silver watch with silver chain and
hook attached was lost somewhere be-
tween Main. on Fourth. street and the
circle track. Finder will receive re-
ward by leaving watch at this office.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Blankets,

The best blanket for the money to
be found in town are the SO 80 all wool
and two.yard wide blankets at
MCGRANAuAN & BCTLER's.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

If New York don't 90. and Indiana
isl stand Oft" and California fails to
i..'iS AN election, what viii become IF
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
The Largest Stoc!.

of watches in the cnuntry to select from and
will duplicate any prices in tii- L..
FE.LoN. MoSTHosE, CoLo., in McConne
and McClurc'a new building.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

North Iors, Pao.iia. Hotchkiss and
Delta.be it Remembered are still in Delta
1s"hty, the greatest fruit country in
1he west.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

No duty should be left uHdone. ffyou
have u smnrting skin disease It IL not your
duty to scratch and irritate II but TO apply
ChamberIain's Ointment and cure 1t. Guar.
anteed and sold by Latham Il Williams.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Warming.

No shooting is allowed ON my prem
ises. Sporlsinem will please take heed
and govern themselves accordingly.
4. MELDRUM.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Reynolds, the Montrose Matchmaker
Bath House.

J. w. Bouldin has littad up bath
house in connection with his barber
shop. Cali and see him; next door to
| the postollice.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Yarns.

Germantown and SaXony yarns, al
shades and colors. at
MCGRANAuAK & BUTLERs.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
.Jeweiry.

Good Solid Gold Jewelry. w:rranted,
at reduced prices at McGranahan &
Buffers.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Glnyes and Miifens.

Just received new liEe Of gloves
and mitteno. ut popular prices, at
MCGRANAHAN & BUTLFRs.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
COAL.

j. NJ. Fickes is now prepared to fur
nish all who are in need witt, good
grade ofcoal at SO per ton, delivered.
and So at the bank Parties wanting
coal will bear in mind that the road
Leading to the mines is in very good
condition.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Undertaking Goods

Fine assortment of Undertaking
goods. 10 be had at Gale Bros
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
New Clothing.

New styles in fall and winte,
clothing; large sizes, at
NCGRANAHAN & BUFFERS.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

The morning aftGf election there will
4" - Whole lot uf damphules that won
nnun. aud N, equal )ot Of discreet and
wise nfu that lpstmonev.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

"HACK MrrArk" iasiing and fra.
grant periGin.. Price % aud 80 cpp!s. For
sale AT McAlurny's.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Delta is The place for II GINNING es-
tahlisi,nent. Nc have the fruit and
the yeget;ih.s.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
MAKE NO MISTAKE

BY dispeling the symptoms often misisk.
en for consumption. SANTA Able has
brought gladness To many - household sad
by promptly brsaking up the cough andcsld
that too often developes into that fatal dis
eas. will yet save thousand, from an unii-'e-
ly grave. You make no mistake by rcel'ing
a bottle Of this pleasant remedy aiway' in
the house.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Only IL few more DAYS to whoop her
''p. Go it, for lhcrr is Ia be four years
of rest
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Liquid Stating

for chalk boards. in three colors, blue,
black and red, ut
GALE Bros.
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blankets,

$3.50 apiece. at McGrana!ian s. But
lrr's.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

If the jewelrr cauiiot repai your
watch, take il to Reynolds, the Watcll-
maker.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Roorbachs st the l;isL moment are
insults tn Intelligent voters.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Wanted! Wanted!! Wanted!!!
Oats in exchange for lumber at
GALE Bros,
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Demand snn*thirg for your county.
Don't be "a niik-s"P.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
PROPOSED
Increase Of Taxation
FOR STATE PURP0sEs.
PUBLIC NOTICE

Is hereby given that at the general election to ba
held in the several wards and precincts Of this
State, on the sixth day of November. A. u. 1888,
and pursuant To the provisions of an Act Of the
General Assembly Of the state o: Colorado. passed
at the SIKH session thereof being Act entitled
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Rolled Plate

Jewelry, warranted, at McGranahan S
Buffers.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

A NASAL INJECTOR tree with each
bottle of sl,lot's Cntarrh Ren.cdy. Price 80
cents. For sale III McMurray's.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
Insure

Your property with King & Bigelow,
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance
Agents.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

sLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by
that terrible cough. ShIIoh's Cure is the re.
medy for you. At McMurray,s,
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Pound Secticn Honey Boxes,
at GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Oh. dear, dear. how mad tie people
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
GuNl Lime

at GALK Bros.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

Go to the Delta Planning Mill for
all kinds Of Native Lumber.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30

SuP.
The Delta independent., 1888-10-30
CALIFORNIA! !!
THE LAND OF
DISCOVERIES.

Beware of limitations.
See that our trade mark. SANTA Able, is
on every bottle of that pleasant California
remedy. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded by
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-15
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

THE comptroller of the currency has de-
clared a second dividend Of rs per cent.
in favor of the Henrietta National bank,
of Henrietta, Texas, making in all 8 per
cent. of claims proved, amounting to $751;
900.
HANDsBoRo and all other points along
the Mississippi coast were visited by a
severe hail storm on the 10th. A dispatch
from Red Lick, Miss, reports the destruc-
tion OF vegetables. growing fruit, etc
Some of the hail stones were as large as
billiard balls.
CLEMENT SULLIVAN, of Mississippi, has
been appointed to a Sl400 elerkship in the
pension office under the civil service rules.
AT Uptonville, KY, on the 9th, in a
quarrel over the liquor traffic, DIR. Over
street, an old and respected physician,
was fatally shot by j. ID. Upton, the lead.
ing merchant of the place.
A FURIOUS storm of wind, accompanied
successiyely by rain, snow, hail and sleet,
broke over the Atlantic coast on the 1lth.
Col. JOHN g. FLETCHER has formally
announced himself as a candidate for Gov.
ernor Of Arkansas, subject TO the action of
the Democratic party.
THE baggage-rooms of the st. Louis,
Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
Company, at the union depot in Little
Rock, Ark, were destroyed by fire on the
l1th.
The annual convention of the West Ten
nessee District Young Mems Christian AS
sociation meets in jackson, Tenn, April 6
TO 8, inclusive. A full delegation is ex-
pected from the associations of West Ten
nessee.
j. D. BIBB, . freight conductor on the
Louisville g. Nashville road was, killed at
Humbolt, Tenn, ON the llth while attempt
ing to couple the cars OF his train.
Mr.. RANDALL has completed his tariff
bill and introduced it into the House on
the 18th.
The safe Of j. s, Boswell, OF OkolOna,
Ark, was burglarized on the night OF the
10th aud the thieves secured S3ll5, by
drilling around and jalnming the combi-
nation. No clew TO the perpetrators can
be found, but it is supposed TO have been
done by the same gang Of robbers who
have blown open SO many safes IN the
southern part Of the State recently.
w. A. CALpwELL, Of jackson, Tenn,
died on the llth, OF cancer Of the mouth, in
bis list year.
THE body Of J. L. Golden, Of Little Rock,
Ark, was found on the 10th, lon the Iron
Mountain Railroad track at Hoxie cut 10
two. Foul 'play was at first suspected,
but upon searching the body large
amount OF money was found, which OK
pioded the foul play idea. The railroad
company can throw no lignt whatever on
She case.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-15
THE KING is DEAD,
Wilhelm, King of Prussia and EN-
peror OF Germany, is No More.
The Last Hours oftie Great HohenzoIlern
death Finds Him Surrounded by
All His Family Except Fritz,
Who Is Now Empe ror.

| BERLIN, March 9.-The Emperor is dead.
| The time at which he died Is unan.
nounced yet
| Emperor William passed away at $50
a. M. The end had been momentarily ex-
| pected since yesterday morning and
| around the bed side of the venerable dy-
| ing monarch were assembled all tho
members of his family, except the Crown
| Prince, with Bismarck, the court chaplain
and tho physicians of the EN-
peror. Without was multitude
standing in the avenues leading
through the grounds to ''Unter Den Lin
den',' mighty crowd, but silent ex-
pectant, fearful for the worst, all eager
for the news Of the climax in the great
crisis which should decide between life or
death for their beloved Kaiser, all breath.
less in the dread that the first news ght
be the news that they least wished
to hear. Never in this century
has multituds so great and
spell-bound with emotions, so deep and
profound, stood in the thoroughfares of
the German capital. A platoon of cav
airy was on guard about the place; but
their task was light-no rush of the anx.
ious watchers called for check or him
drance, no disorderly or unseemly out.
vast throng had been there since mid
night, some since yesterday aud nearly
all since long before dawn to-day. A thin
drizzle fell for hours early in the day, the
wind Twas sharp and bitter, yet the great
crowd stood their vigil through, some OF
them bareheaded, some shivering with the
ague of long standing, all speaking, when
they spoke at all, in tones subdued, aud
with their faces drawn behind their hands.
This was the scence without. Within, nc
chronicIer was there to draw he picture of
a monarch's deathbed. At the bedside,
however, were Prince William and the
Princess, his wife, the Crown Prince of
Sweden, DR.. Koegel, the court chaplain,
the Grand Duke and Duchess of Baden
and all the other members of the royal
family now in Berlin.
BERLIN, March S.--Be fore the news of
the Emperor's death had been received
to-day many churches at which special
services had been announced were crowd
ed with people anxious to offer prayers
for the recovery of the Emperor. The
vast congregations joined fervently in
the prayer, and at ali times sobblug could
be heard on every side.
GEOGRAPHICAL.
Wilhelm Frederick Ludwig King OF Prussia
and the first Emperor of the new Germany, was
born March 22 1891, and his death closes the
career OF one OF the most prominent characters
Of European history.
He was the son OF William the Third, his
mother being the celebrated Queen Louisa. In
January 1907 and before he was vet ten wears
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-15

cess Louisa, was born The NclC hatser.
in December 1888, and in 1875 became the wife
Of Grand Duke Frederick OF Baden.
THE EMPERoR's DEC INING HOURS,
BERLIN, March 9.--From nine O'Clock
Yesterday morning until about . p. m.
the Emperor's condition was slightly
improved. He appeared TO surer less
pain, aud made feeble attempt to rally
from his exhausted state. He was very
much exhausted. however and at tive
O'Clock was slowly weakening. He was at.
tended by all of his physicians who were
anxiously watching for the slightest
change in the royal patients condition.
The Prince and Princess WIN am, Prince
Bismarck, Count Won Moltke and Minister
Won Putkammsr, were present at the
palace. A large crowd blocked the street
outside. Although a deathlike stiffness
prevailed, the greatest eagerness was
manifested for Jan information from the
royal invali rs chamber.
AN IMPERIAL DECREE MADE PUBLIC.
BERLIN, March Am imperial decree,
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

IN the Senate on the bth, the committee bill
for the regulation OF telegraphy was discussed
at length and temporarily laid on the table.
The Urgency Deficiency bill was then taken
up, but without action on it, the Senate went
into executive s. lion, and soon after adjourn
ed -. In the House a resolution was intro
duced and referred looking TO the appointment
OF committee to investigats the Chicago,
Burlington &Quincy railroad strike.
In the Senate on the 9th joint resolution
directing the geological survey to investigate
the practicability OF constructing reservoirs for
irrigating purposes in the arid regions of the
West was passed. Consideration OF the Depend
ent Pension bill was resumed, and Senator In
gals took the floor in set speech in favor OF the
am endment to insert the words from infirma-
ties OF age" in which he made q vigorous reply
10 the structures and statistics OF Senator Vest
Mr. Blackburn, in the absence OF Mr.. Vest re-
piled to the Senator from Kansas. In the
House, the contested election case OF McDufie
vs. Davidson, from Alabama, was decided in
favor of the setting member Mr.. McDuffe.
IN the Senate, on the 1th, MIR. Beck gave no
tice that he would ON next Tuesday call up his
bill TO substitute coin certerfcates for gold
and silver certificates, and would reply 10
Senator Sherman's remarks OF yesterday The
House provision in the Urgency Deficiency
BILL requiring the public printer to rigidly
enforce the provisions OF the Eight
House the bill sppropriating $4,000 for a pub
lie building at Sedalia, Mo, was passed. The
bill to divide the Great Sioux Indian Reserva-
tion and for allotment 10 Indians in severalty
was agreed to.
IN the Senate on the sth petition bearing one
hundred and twenty thousand signatures from
thirty-three States and Territories against the
admission Of Utah to Statehood so long as its
people are under Mormon rule was received
and referred. The Dependent Pension
bill was taken up and after sew
eral amendments had been discussed
and rejected, the bill was passed
yeas, "a; nays, 16. In the House the bill
appropriating 10000 for the purchase of the
swords OF the late General Shields was passed.
Several bills of no general interest were called
up and referred. and the House adjourned.
THE Senate was not in session on the 9th. -.
In the House the amendment to the War
Claim bill appropriating $1,000 for the relief
OF the Protestant Episcopal Theological
Seminary and High School of Virginia
was passed. The remainder Of the day
was consumed in the consideration OF private
bills. = night session was held, at which
thlrty-four private pension bills were passed
including one increasing the pension OF the
aidow OF General Robert Anderson, the hero OF
ort Sumter, to 800 month.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-15

dated November
II, 1857 has been
promulgated. II
provides for IT,
represents talton Of
the Emperor Of
g err m a ny an d
King OF Prussia
by Prince William
in the discharge
o I the c urren I
} business of th o
:. government in the
event Of the dis.
ability Of Emperor