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The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
THROUGH COLORADO CANON.
The Surveyors Send Back Word from
Canon No

Camp No. I.
Special Correspondents to Denver Republican.
CAMP No. l., on the Grand River,
Utah, May 24.-It was about 400 years ago
that Coriana and his followers reached tho
Colorado River in their explorations, md
1t was Just twenty years ago to-day, May
"a, 1869, that Major Powell and his party
started from the crossing OF tho Union Pa-
cifc on tho Green River in Wyoming, under
tho auspices of the United States Govern.
ment, on his famous expedition 10 explore
the Green and Colorado Rivers. Tho whole
territory through which he was to explore
was literally tncoJnftd; he knew not what
impending dangers awaited him-the loss
Of boats and provisions, which almost
meant the certain loss Of life.
The surveying party which starts down
the Green River o-day to continue tho sur
vcy make from Grand Junction about
April ], havo copy OF Major Powcll's
printed diary as guide. He notes In that
diary several rapids and falls, and fully sets
forth how he ovcrcume every difficulty.
Both L. NJ. Brown, who has charge Of this
expedition, and his chief engineer, Robert
b. Stanton, arc fully determined that n
ono OF the party shall risk his lifo ,,
shooting any Of tho rapids, Ms every pre-.
caution will bc taken TO make tho trip in
safety, rs this trip is being made for bust.
ness and not pleasure or adventure.
Have you, Mr.. Editor, cvcr visited
Green River Station on tho Denver &
Rio Grande Western Railroadi Tho
road suddenly dumps you into veritablc
oasis among tho sandy plains. Around
this interesting spot about fifteen
or twenty thousand acres il await
ing tho ti;ler OF tho soil. A local com.
pany is now digging large ditch above
Green River. A substantial dam has been
started and several miles OF ditch plated
Within sight OF tho town are extensive coal
banks, and four miles distant arc several
petroleum springs. We hear wonderful
reports OF the Colorado River below, along
which are incxhaustiblo mines Of gold and
silver and fields Of coal and springs OF 20.
troleum.
Tho surveying expedition, which IL al.
most ready to start out, Is composed OF
seventeen mon. 1t has six boats, fve of
which arc beautiful cedar ones, made Mt
Waukcegan, Ill. They arc 10 feet long and
dttcd with airtight compartments Mt each
cad, making 1t absolutely impossible TO
overturn them, and they are light and
rocmy. Tho sixth Is an old but strong and
scrviceablo boat, used on tho survey Of tho
Green River, and was brought zoe miles
from the mouth Of the Grand, Grcen and
Colorado to tho starting point. This boat
was towcd and sailed up tho river. 1t would
indicate that tho Green from this point 70
tho head OF the Colorado was nuvigsble
,trcam. The party bringing tho boat up
,,as II days, while we expect 70 cover the
Bnmc in two days.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
AN ODD MEETING.
CHICAGO Iuteroceau.

Chicago lnterOcean.
At the time OF the Centennial cere.
monies in New York Mrs Hayes and
some friends occupied one box and
Mrs. Cleveland and friends another
not very distant. Col. Corbin. mu-
tual friend, after chatting few min
utes with Mrs. Hayes, went into the
box occupied by the Cleveland party.
Mrs. Cleveland asked who the lady In
the other box was, and on being in
formed. declared that she had long de-
sired to meet her predecessor in the
White House-in fact, she said, there
was no lady in the country she moro
desired to meet than Mrs. Hayes.
Colonel Corbin suggested that, us
Mrs. Cleveland was the younger lady
and us Mrs. Hayes was only few
steps away, there would be no impro-
.priety in Mrs. Cleveland c,,lling on
Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Cleveland coincided
with the views of the Colonel, and,
taking his arm, was soon in Mrs.
Hayes box. She was introduced in
the midst of considerable confusion,
but met with very cordial reception.
After pleasant chat with Mrs. Hayes,
Mrs. Cleveland was escorted to her
box and Colonel Corbin returned to
the Hayes box.
Mrs. Hayes expressed her gratifica-
tion at meeting SO charming a lady,
but asked: ..Who is sheP did not
hear the name. but 1 think havo
never met anyone who impressed me
more pleasantly" The Colonel was
SO taken by suryrise that he stood at
attention for nearly ten seconds. Then
he explained that the lady was Mrs.
Cleveland. Mrs. Hayes was then as
much surprised as the Colonel had
been and after expressing her chagrin
she proceed to say that II there was
one woman in the country that she
wanted to meet more than any other,
that woman was Mrs. Cleveland.
1.-The Colonel saw that advance was
better than retreat, and he submitted
lis report to the effect that while the
case was not covered by the articles OF
war or the army regulations, he felt
that he would not exceed the limita-
tions of soldierly duty II he volun-
te1red to escort Mrs. Hayes to Mrs.
Cleveland's box. Mrs. Hayes approved
the report,an on reaching Mrs. Cleve-
lands box made explanations In such
way as to completely win the heart
Of her successor in the White House.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
ALuckx Texan.

Halletsvills CTex) New Era, MayIb.
The people in this section have been spec
ulating in Louisiana State Lottery tickets
for some time, and have received several
good premiums and on one or two occasions
large ones. but the town was struck dumb
when 1t was found that ticket No. 32,074,
drawing the first capital prize of s9Oo, 900 In
tho April drawing, was held partially by a
party in Halletsville. 1t is often said that
luck falls to the unworthy, but interview
ing Otto Won Rosenburg, the happy, posses
sor of one twentieth part of the ticket, we
find 1t has fallen in tho right place. He Is
an Industrious young merchant who has
been here but short time, his native homo
being Round Top, Texas. The $4,000 re-
ceived by him will be partly used in his
business; it establishes him on firm
financial basis. II has not turned his head,
and he will use his new found wealth with
sense and discretion for his own advance
ment and the furtherance of his interest In
the public welfare He has been investing
in one ticket each month in tho louisiana
State Lottery for about two years, and he
thinks the amount expended was well in
vested. The Louisiana State Lottery Com
pany is q thoroughly reliable institution, as
was evinced In this case. Mr.. Rosenburg
sent the ticket for collection 10 Ball, Hutch.
ius & Co., OF Galveston, and 1t was paid
upon presentation without any discount.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
Nj Playing.

Merchant Traveller.
"I guess l have played nearly every
xame that there ever was" remarked
; white whiskered man with n straw
hat on, to a travelling man on the cars.
Ever play buncop" asked the trav-
eler, In spirit of mild jest.
.sWell," returned the new acquaint-
ance, thoughtfally. 81 wouldn't hardly
say that I played that game. went
at it in such doggoned earnest that 1t
wasn't what you would call playin'." "
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
Distanced in the Race.

Why should DIR. Picrce's medicines not
as they are doing, since they are the only
medicines sold by druggists possessed OF
such wonderful curative properties as TO
warrant their manufacturers in guarantee
ing them to cure the diseases Tor which
they are recommended. You get cure or
money paid for them returned. The Doc
tors Golden Medical Discovery cures
all diseases caused by arrangement OF tho
liver. as billiousness, indigestion or dys-
pepsia; also all blood, skin and scalp dis
eases, letter, salt rheum, scrofulous sores
and sMcllings nnd kindred nilmcnta.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
Ihe Growtl, Of Temperance.

There are, beyond doubt, thousands
Of sincere people, OF the best in tho
commonwealth, who nrc to-day deeply
discouraged by the reenlt OF tho elcc-
Lion on the prohibitory amendment.
The cultivation Of statistics showing
the extent Of the abuse OF alcohol and
the proportion OF crimo which is duo TO
II has led worry many to imputo intcm-
peranco 70 tho whole body Of tho pn-
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
The NatIon,s GREAT Men.

Pa where was Captain Anson
born"
II don't know, TIM sure"
Where wns John L. Sullivan bornp"
II don't know that, either"
'Pa, wish you would buy me .
history Of tho United ststes.r-Chiee
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

In chronic cases OF neuralgia. rheumas
tism, or gout, where tho disturbing cause
Ia q certain acid which poisons tho blood,
Sa1yation e oil should be used. This power
fui pain destroyer will in time dissolve the
poison circulating in the blood, and bring
relief when all others fail, 95 cents.
Tho latest news from Zululand comes ~
cable. The warriors have all married
they desire in the future peace and nappE
n ess and enough DIR. Bulls Cough syrup
for the next season.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Just think of I'll ti405a mndc In ono
week by IN agent representing II. i. John
pom & Co, Of Richmond, vn. and they have
bad many more parties travelling for them
who did equally well some good deal bet
Ter. II you need employment II would bc u
good thing TO sit down and writc them n
limo et once.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Whom nm article ms been sold for "a
fears, in spite OF competition and cheap
limitations, II must have superior quality.
Dobbins' Electric Soap hns been constantly
nadc and sold since 1915. Ask your grocer
fOr Il. Best OF NIL.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Whsa baby was sick. We gave her cassoria,
whea she was Child, she cried for castoria,
whsn sis became Als. she chung TO Cas.oria,
whsa shs boz Children, she gave them CastoriA
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
A Fantasie.
! cannot find the way,
Mine eyes SEQ nought but dark;
Tho vu,uAr oaaou

AcbnuOb unu Inc Wey,
Mine eyes SEQ nought but dark;
Tho music l essay,
A thousand discords slay,
Yet something like an nro
Sometimes across the sky
Sweeps luminous with light
1t Is q fantasic-
A vision taking fiight-
Night.
sec the dark, until
Mine eyes are filled with dark,
Yet even the mi6night's thrill
In purples never still
Hides the immortal lark.
cannot reach afar
To notes somocking high,
The lark sings to q star;
1t Ii o fantasie-
A rapture taking flight
Night.
-Mrs. Wilton Stone, Boston Transcript
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Don't hawk, hawk, and blow, blow, dis
gusting everybody, but use DIR. Sagc's Ca
tarrh Remedy and be cured.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
Consumption Surely cured.

Tho best English pun we know Of Is 90
uhillinUu
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

To The EdGor.-Plcasc inform your read.
sumption. BY Its timely usc thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently
cured. 1 shall be glad to send two
bottles Of my remedy fnEE 10 nny OF your
readers who have consumption, II they will
send mo their express aud l.. o. address
Respectfully. I. "A. SLOCuM, III. c. Isl
Pearl ST., N. Y.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Tho groom is likely to bo more stable
character than his master.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Prices for tobogganing arc regulated by
sliding scale.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

"Only hew and cry" said tho boy who
sliced his foot with broadaxc.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Can electricians explain why decided
negative In always q positivei
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

The belle should wear her hair In ring
lot
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

A now color is called .burnt brandy"
Prohibitionists are raising o hue and cry
about it.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Oregon, theParadise Of Farmers.
Mild euua bic climate. certain and Abundnns
crops Best fruit, grain, grass and stoc. s9un.Iy
fhs world Full Information frec Aunress sne
OREGON immigration Board. Portland, oregon
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

When tho Car Of Russia takes trip he
yocs Romunoff.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
DINING CARS

.lrc attached 70 trains md between Don.
YER, Omaha and Chicago, via the Burilng.
ton Route. A solid vcstibule train with
out change OF cars OF amy class. Free chair
cars. The Burlington nlso has through
trains without change Of cars, for st. Louis,
vin st. Joseph, with Pullman Buffet Sleep.
Ing Curs. FREQ chnir cars
II you nro travelling In n l,nllmnn chr ynu
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

A man who puts of his enjoy ment too
long will find 1t mislaid by the time hc ge0
to it.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

SCHOOL BONDS. Highest prico
Mid for County, Town or School Bonds.
t:an savc School Districts fifty per cent.
On cost OF printing. Denver Real Estate
bought and sold. Apply In person or by lot
Ter TO f. g. Patterson, 1Tubor Blk. Denver
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

II you nro travelling In Pullman car you
wnnt 70 give o fat mnn wide birth.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Lawyers may be poets; they writo lots Of
versus"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-12
A Relic of Bygone Days.
AIna's Ancient Meeting House.

WIsCAssET, September ia centennial
memorial service was held at the old meet
ing house in Alma at 1890 today. The old
house has been thoroughly reiuvenated, but
retains all its antique features. Over 500
people were present. The services opened
with the singing of the Doxology by choir
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-12

ground where they fought. while several
others were wounded; but the wounded
kept up with their comrades and by spread
ing out rather thin, they surrounded the
thirty-two rebels who had surrendered 20
them, and started them along on the double
quick, or as near it as was possible.
!, The rebel line soon began to rally, Dut
tney hesitated to fire as they were fearIul
tney would kill more Of the Gray than the
blue. When the prisoners discovered now
lew were their captors and how near
thelr many friends, they refused to run and
seemed inclined to turn upon the Union
soldiers. Seeing this Lieut.. Melcher, drew
MS revolver, which he had thus far forgotten
though 1t served him well now, and said TO
tne prisoners, The first one who does not
keep MS place and step will be instantly
shot, and then, as they appeared to think
the threat might be carried out, at the order
forward" they trotted along right lively.
One OF the prisoners was a captain who
was severely wounded in the side, and al
though his men took turns in helping him
along, the effort to him was painful in the
extreme. Falling in with Union regiment
that had been ordered forward TO cover the
falling back of our lines, Lieut.. Melcher
asked the Colonel commanding to take charge
Of this wounded captain, and left another
prisoner to care for him, while he pushed on
with the others. He was too excited to ask
this colonel who he was, or what his regi-
ment, and does not know to this day.
Lieut.. Melcher, with his men and the
prisoners they had taken, struck our line far
to the left Of the point where they had
thrown up earthworks In the morning, and
marched directly to division headquarters
where he turned over the thirty unarmed
prisoners to the Provost Marshal, receiving
the following certificate:
HID. QRs. lsT DIy. 9TH CoRPsl
May 8, 1S64. I
Received of Lieut. H. s. Melcier thirty (5o)
prisoners (rebeD. JAS. ID. ORNE.
Pro Marshal 1st Div. 9th, Corps.
The original of this receipt Is now in
Major Melcher's possession, and he exhibited
it to the companions Of the Loyal Legion,
after the reading of his interesting paper,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-12
HOUSES AND HOTELS WASHED AWAY.
Fifteen Buildings at Sea Isle City Co
out with the T'de'
Atlantic City in Better shape than at
FIRST Reported
Disasters by the Great storm on
sea and shore.

pu,r ADr1pH1A, September 1l.-Superin-
tondant nayton Of the West Jersey and
Camden and Atlantic Railroad was seen to-
night by an Associated Press representative,
and he was able to give very favorable re-
mort as to the condition of affairs at Atlantic
City. When the tide receded this afternoon
gangs of men made their way from fieasant-
vile almost into Atlantic City over the Cam
den and Atlantic railroad. Telegraphic
communication was at the same Time estab-
lished to within. short distance OF the
water-bound city, and the reports received
showed the place to be in much better
shape than was anticipated. Wild rumors
had gained circulation here that a
confederation was raging there.
Superintendent Dayton is informed
that half dozen shanties on the beach were
destroyed by fire late last night. 1t is stated
that no loss of life has occurred. Mr.. Day.
ton declares that he will be able to run trains
to Atlantic City tomorrow morning, unless
the coming high tide, which is due after mid
night, infiicts more damage.
On the West Jersey road, the situation is
more serious, and it will be at least three
days before trains can be run over it between
Pleasantville and Atlantic City. The Read
ing railroad Is also said to be in bad shape,
and some time must elapse before trains can
be run, but with the Camden & Atlantic
in proper condition, Atlantic City will be
able to communicate with the outside world
Communication was also had indirectly
this afternoon with Sea Isle City. Post
master Chester, of that place, made his way
to the mainland and reports things in very
bad shape there. The sea wall, built to pro-
tect the place from the sea-, has been des-
troyed and 10 houses washed away including
three hotels. No loss of life is reported. No
accurate estimate of the damage to the rail-
road tracks can be made by the officials ow-
ing to the meagre telegraphic facilitis availa-
quired to place the lines where they were be-
fore the storm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-12
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.
A Description of the Work Done
There During the Summer.

Last spring st. Stephens parish appro-
priated a sum of money for much needed re-
pairs to the church building. and appointed
S. w. Thaxter, Esq, and Capt. B. w. Jones
committee to manage the business. The
outside was first attended to. The mortar In
the seams of the stone, which was badly
weathered. was picked out and replaced by
cement. The roof was reslated and the
western nave covered with galvanized iron,
new iron conductors and cutters. The front
steps. which we're found to be cracked and
broken, were repaired,as was the stone cross
on the top of the tower.
The interior of the building, which had be-
come, through leaks in the roof and other
causes, thoroughly out of repair, has been
put in first class order. The glass in the
windows having been found to be somewhat
warped, they we're sent to Boston and re-
paired. The ceiling and walls. which were
frescoed in dark colors, have now been
painted delicate buff tint, with gilt strip
ing and freseo border at the top of the
wall. The wooden arches have also been
painted buff in shade slightly darker than
the walls, the whole giving very pleasing
effect as viewed from the chancel. The
chancel walls have also been painted warm
cherry color. The pews, doors and chancel
rails have been scraped and vanished, and
the organ frightened up. More extensive
repairs are to be made on the organ later in
the fall. The ladies Of the parish have nn-
pertaken to furnish new carpets and pew
furnishings. 1t is expected that the repairs
and alterations will be completed In a few
days. Services will be resumed on Sunday,
the 22d. DIR. Dalton will arrive in New
York on Saturday Of this week.
When all is finished and the church settled
6sndsomest churches in the State. and GIn one
which reflects great credit upon Portland
workmen, as all the work except the reset
ting of the windows was done by Portland
people. The painting was done by William
Gray & Son, the joiner work by A. ID. Smith,
and tine slate and gutter work by Sylyanus
Rnnrna-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-12
FAVOR OF RECIPROCITY.
Boston men Tell the Senators About
our Canadian Trade.

Boston, September 1.-The United States
Senate committee on relations with Canada
began its public hearings in this city this
morning.
Senators Hoar of Massachusetts,, Hale of
Maine, and Pugh of Alabama, were present,
Senator Dolph being delayed at Vineyard
Haven by the storm. and Senator Butler be-
ing on the way. Many prominent business
men were present, ...o.
iects Of the hearing by yeTss Senator r. iH9ar Repre-
sentative Elijah A: MORSE OF Canton ad-
did not think T. profitable TsisD sbs for the United
long i Canada would nS .snssnt sSntSTn its protect
i've tariff to 3,o ours Ssbsra a1a cutv 70 sast ad
favor reciprocity tIssy; y,ed The me.f Interstate
American railroads, driving business awav
to parallel lines in Canada. The law should
be repealed.
of reciprocity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-12
WILL DRIVE the STALLION.
Bud DobIe to Succeed Woodbury. Be-
hind Nelson.

WATERvILLE. September 11.-Ira Wood
bury for some reason unknown at present
has left the employ Of G. II. Nelson. He
left Boston Tuesday, arriving in Watervllle
Tuesday night. He says: 81 am not going
to drive any more this year. am getting
tired Of driving Went with Nelson more to
see the races and to get acquainted with the
circuit than for money.
''Bnd DOble will probably drive Nelson In
the race at Beacon. About the Hartford
race, il Nelson had been in good condition
he would not have been headed during the
race. Nelson is doing excellent work now.
At POughkeepsie, N. Y, L drove him a
quarter in .313, and am confident he can do a
quarter in 80. He is a sure winner at
Beacon, | think, IL nothing happens. Al
cryon is great horse and deserves more
credit than has been given him, but Nelson
can beat him. Aublne was great bargain.
believe she can trOt In ZIP. Nelson has
been doing some remarkably level trotting
this year. Ae hasn't made break in race
yet. He is an easy horse to handle in
race. Aubine has done some pretty work,
too. She has made but one break In her
track work thus far"
Nothing definite can be learned regarding
the cause Of WoodbuIy's sudden breaking of
with Nelson.