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DYING ny INCHES.
An Ola Man Found Alone ParNIixed and
Starving 10 Death.

ALBANY, Or, Jan. %. Special,-A gen
tleman from Yaquina stated that an old
bachelor named Brown, familiarly known
ny .'Dunpy" Brown, was found nearly
dead yesterday in his lonely, cabin across
old man and lived entirely alone. He had
not been seen since last Saturday. Fear
ing that something might have happened
10 him several men went Tuesday
70 his cabin and broke in the doof. They
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rKoUsLE AN nosLyN.
Governor semple Called tn the scene of
the Diatur banae.

tOo DleturDhudos
VANCOUVER, Jan. 2l.--Goveruor Sem
pie left this city tonight for RosJyn in
response to urgent telegrams from the
sheriff Of Kittatas county, as he sesms to
have met with opposition at the coal mines
which he cannot overcoMe with the forces
at his command. The governor is accom-
panied by Colonel Glover, Of his STAFF, and
he goes to Roslyn for the purpose'of in
vestigating the situation to determine
whether il is necessary TO order ont the
troops to support the sheriff
TACOMA, Jan. 20, Special. - Albert lei
ber, who was a fireman on the train
wrecked at Green River two months ago,
in which Engineer A. NJ. Sypber was sup
posed to be killed, has disappeared
he was last seen ON the TT. J, Potter,"
between here and Olympia on the
28th of November. He was
injured at the time Of the accident
and had recovered. It is supposed
he was induced ~ get out of the way. as
he would be an important vitness IL the
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SALEM. Or, Jan. 22, Special. Tho Sius
Law Il Eastern Railroad and Navigation
Company was incorporated to-day. The
object is to build railroad from Siuslaw
bay via Eugene to the eastern boundary Of
Oregon.
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SALEM. Or. Jan. %, Special. Both the
houses Of the Legislature voted in separate
sessi0n for United States senator to-day.
Dolph received a majority over Pennoyer:
The democratic joint session will be held
tn. morrow.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. ~, Special The
trial OF Francis g. Borneman. ex-cashier OF
the local sub-treasury, who was indicted
by the United States grand jury for the
embezzement of $40, coo of national funds
on August 2lst. 1885, was begun to- day In
the circuit court before Judge Sawyer and
Hoffman.
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OLYMPIA, Jan. %, Special. case of
the Tenem Ditch Company Va. Thorp &
Hale occupied the tune Of the supreme
court to-day and will probably occupy to-
nioIIew.
An inspection of the George II. Thomas
post g. A. r. and installation of officers
took place last evening.
The case of the city of Tacoma vs. Harry
Morgan, in which Morgan applied for an
injunction to restrain the city from inter-
fering with bis gambling hall. was heard
before Chief Justice Buck this evening.
The application was refused.
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PoRTLAND. Jan. %, Special. Ohm
Huddleston WAS shot and killed to-day b,
Joseph Klum, near Waterloo, Or. The,
were out hunting and klum was handling
his gun. when it was accidentally dis
Of Haddieston' head, Killing him almost
instantly. Huddleston leaves a yorns
wife.
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ASTORIA, Jan. 22.-Thirty boxes of live
Holsters arrived here this morning from
the Atlantic coast for distribution for the
purposes of propagation in this vicinity.
Large full spawn, q boxes Of which were
Immediately placed in the water ut the
mouth of the river at Cape Hancreek, two
boxes we're sent to Shoai Water bay, the
other was sent to Gray's Harbor, all in
6rst rate condition
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
The LIONS at Fortress Monroe

The Fortress Nonroe, Va, correspondent,
,ofthe Louisville Courier says:-Of course
every one knows that here is located Fort
Monroe. worthless longer ~ a defensive fort
rcs., but useful as the Governments Artil-
l.ry School, aud as very pleasant lonnginy
place for tn. youthful officers who have not
yet 'hcshcd their maiden swords" | like
these young officers. because they Amuse me
~ithose ever disturbing my equnnimity.
Thstr air Of vast superiority TO plain citizens
Of the Republic must bs seen to he appreciated
1t caunot be described. They have little to
say or do with any one out of the army, al
ways save and except those Young women
with rich fathers who happen TO visit lere.
A. for men folk, your embryo warrior treats
them with what may be described as proud
majcstical, high scorn," as our little friend
Byron wrote one OF his pirate kings. In be-
half Of that part Of the human race now
here, and ungarnished hy blue and gold or
white flannel uniforms, mus: say that the
honors are ersy. It is another case of Daniel
and the lions. Yon will remember that
Daniel didu't care n continental for the lion
aud the lion didn't care n continental for
Dan.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
The White Sewing Machine
md fittings, for sale by Gale Bros.
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plaindcld, NJ,
makes the statement that she cough cold,
which settled on her lungs she was treated
for month by her family physician, but
grew worse. He told her she was a hopeless
riefim et consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption; she
bought bottle and to her delight found her
self benefited from the first dose. She con-
tinuci its use and after taking ten bottles,
found herself sound and well, now docs her
own housework aud is as well s she ever
was.-Frce trial bottle of this Great Discov-
cry nt |, N, McMurray's Drug Store, large
bottles soc. and $l.00.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
The Great Divide.

Stanley Woods Great Biride is an illus
trated literary. scientific. humorous
and original monthly journal, describing the
resource. of tn. Rocky Mountain region,
the Indisn., cliff dreiicrs, etc. So interest
in: is this publication to us that we are
satisfied it will be Of equal interest To our
readers. Therefore We have concluded TO
offer the Gr,di Diride for one year in com
bina,ion with THE DELTA INDEPENDENT for
one year, for only 800 or II you are
already a subscriber to our paper We
will have the publisher the Great Diride
send it 10 you for full year for only one
dollar. 4 sample copy Of the Gron Diride
to intending subscribers will be sent free, hy
addressing Stanley Wood. Denver, Colo,
and then. should you wish to subscribe, send
u your subscription and we will see that
you receive itpromp,ly.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Election News.

A Wolf one day Sought out a fox who Ead
been Particularly Recommended to him for
his astuteh-ss and said:
81 have passed the bion OH on several
Occasions and he does not Deign to notice
me-"
"and you want revenge, Of course?"
Il do. want to make his Heart Sad
very Sad"
He is honest in business?"
so, yes"
Pays his Deb:s Promptly"
"He does"
Goes to church and keeps clear of Scan
DALI"
Yes"
And he is TO strong for you To attack"
Exactly; you see how am Situated
II do. There is bu, one way for you to get
even. Pitch in and secure his Nomination
for office, aud then Lie about and defeat
him. .'-Dotroh Free Press.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

DiED--On Saturday, Nov: 2srd, 1880, at
10sS0 o'clock, Thomss Aigsins. age 81 years:
"Tea" vas we'll known gu the reservation.
having lived At Noutross for about ave years.
where ~ worksd at his trade, in c w Halls
harneas shop. He came TO Delta about three
s.nths ago and worked for n. r. Hamilton
p 10 the time Of bis death. He was an sx.
Dlsen< wsrkman and ose of the best fellows
ssrtA vhsa not drinking which was his
orst habit. ethsvwiss W. was an hoacSt,
pod nAtsrsd and quiet msu. His people
~ tnsvn here, but Il is swrposed that
haa brother living In Worcester. Mass.
was buried on Sunday In the Delta Gem.
~ vhsrs bis rsnains were followed By a
nmesr ef fs'ssds Any information desired
regard to his death can b. obtained by sd.
sstss B B Haniltou, Delta, Colorado
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Happy HoOslers,

Wm. Timmons, Postmaster of ldaville,
Ind; writes: Electric Ritters has done more
for me than all other medicines combined,
for the bod feeling arising from Kidney and
Liver trouble" John Lestlie, farmer and
ssockman, of same place. says: "Find Elec-
,ric Bit,ers to be the best Kidney and Liver
medicine, made me feel like new man.
j, W. Gardner. hardware merchant, same
town, says: Electric Bitters is just the
thing for man who is all run down and
dom, care whether he lives or dies; he found
new strength, good appetite and felt just
like he had new lease on life. Only SOC. a
bottle, ut 1. NJ. McMurrsy's Drug store.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Crawford,

Many of our people we're in Delta last week,
getting the fruit trees ordered in the sping.
We expect every one in this section will
he able to sit beneath his own vine and fig
tree in the near future.
Mrs. A. W. Morrow is getting in a stock
Of goods, which will be great convenience
to the neishborhood.
Hunting parties are the order Of the day
All Turner kill killed fat deer Wednesday,
near Lands End.
We understand Mr.. DeLong will soon start
his -four mill.
Schools in both districts are now in session
with good tendance, and much enthusiasm
manifested by teachers and pupils. The
new district, No. II is quite crowded, "a
being enrolled. TIE patrons of this school
show very commendable interest in it's
progress, number visi,inging it every week.
SIS. is held in District No. every Sunday.
The Adventists hold sevises every Saturday.
Mr.. Tutt1e preached there last Sunday.
Mr.. Clevenger has been SO occupied in re-
vival work elsew here, he has not been able
"PFe"ch ior souic tme Paht. INeisoh o
anxious for the time to come when he can
b with us again.
A large force of men W ith teams IS work
ing on the Clipper Ditch repairing AID en-
larging ii,
Ar. Preston lost valuable cow Friday,
choked by turnip.
Nr. A. W. Morrow has returned from Ouray,
but expects 10 60 back in few weeks.
1t is reported uhat bunch of is deer were
seen within two miles of Crawfofe Sunday
morning.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

The editor Of the Rockvill tMo.) Star is
going out Of the climate. scenery and sunset
bssiness, end will turn his attention to get.
lAlss axrip en- morc ham and eggs. He says:
a. u have vslttsn my last line in regard to
1aoantrv's resources. In the future, IN.
er putting In my time writing Of the
nal fertility Of this part Of the State aud
1asvlag. will devote all my time to the
Jatess. Hereafter, when I starvc. ] don't
vast " hsve anything 10 do but to symps.
eAise with my stomache.
Tits eminent xissourian will find many
|synpathtsing hearts In the Centennial State.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
The Knots United

Mr.. crompton, an expert at all kinds Of black i.
smithins. Wagon and Carriage work painting
ETC.. wishes IL inform the public that hc has
opened blacksmith shop Just across tho alley
from n. y. Anderson's the knot tysr and is pro-
pared to unite the knots II you will only give
him trial All work Guaranteed TO be dono In
ArsclAss style.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The Best Salvc in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale
ByI. NJ. McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

We ars sorry 70 say that W. II. Crainr,
vhe csus here some noaths ago. IL about to
fetsra 70 Aoatrose. Mr.. Craine 10 a good
citizen. no matter where he lives, and that
Il one reason ve don't like To him g.. Ia
his asw veatsrs. st Noutrose We wish h,m
all the eood luck ia the world
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Gate City Stone Filter.

Endorsed by Boards of Health. Sanitary Associa-
tions Physicians and Scientists, a. the best Sisp
lc,t, and most perfect fltor. cooler and purifier
in the world, Remove. bacteris and all kind Of
disease germs perfectly. Makes the foulest
water that can be obtained absolutely pure. both
chemically and hlolopicslly. Durable otnimen-
tai and easily cleaned as any WATERFALL or jar.
Filters 5 to - gallons a day. Price S; to Si5'
DR.. H. X. Brsstei Delta, Colo.
Agent for Delta, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

NJ. A. C. Jessen Is building . new brick
Sssidsscs on his ranch, near town. The
house will b. Sol3&, aud one and one.hslf
stories high. We ar. glad to s.e our farmer,
bsild substantial houses because it Is = sign
Of prosperity.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

NJ. J. z. wannemaker, father Of L. F.,
arrived here from Deaver last week. for the
psrrsse Of having = real, genuine hunt.
Ar. w. u aware Of the fact that Delta Co.
Il one Of the best hunting .sc,ioIs in the
Ssats, and we wish him success.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

n. Z. =. Ryan. au experienced cigar
sassfssssrs'. has opened up shop in Delta.
as' will ~ prepared to supply the trade
With ssy srsds Of cigar Il demands. Mr..
Rrss hss hsd many Year, experience in the
ASsissss asd sses only the very best material
10 - had. We bs.peak for him = liberal
pstrssass.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Frsd. C. smutser, Route Ag-n, for the d.
4 =. q. Eipssss, uas in Delta last week.
NJ. smutssr vas oos Of party Of the kio
Grasde smPlsyes Who were visiting the
tsuas along the route, and is real roy al good
fellow. and ha. lots Of friends all aious the
rod.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
For Sale.

A Holstine COW and bull. Both imported
and fine animals. Both registered in Holland
and America. A bargain If sold soon. viii
take par. pay in grain il desired.
KENNICorr Bros.
Delta, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

s0s sas. Whose regard for the great here.
Altar 10 net - taken into consideration, stole
. s~absr Of ducks from coop back Of Mr..
.. Ewbsnks' butcher shop. . s~ nights ago.
TLese d,vidssis, who make Il their bssi.
ness n help themselves whenever nobody is
asa( should be watched and given right
w5Rs rscsptiou.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

DIkp:-On Thursday. the son of Mr.. and
Nm. II. Wilson.
4 10 our last issue We announced his coming,
Bet are compelled U aanounce his going in
this issue. Age, two days snd half.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

A certain man. who thinks he is . masher
vas done up in good shape one day last week.
for ssnding letter. to one Of our young ladies.
II he dass 20 again ~sI ss hear oft. he will
yet turning over that will last him some
-siue.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
A Great Liver Medicine.

Or. Gums Improved Liver Pills are a sire
cure for sics headache, bilious complaints, Sys-
pc psia, irdg, st!on costiveness torpid liver, etc
These pills insure perfect digestion, correct the
liver and siomache, regulate the bowels. purify
and enrich the blood and make the skin Gle r
They also produce a good appetite and invigur-
and strengthen the entire system by their
tonic action. sold at e5 cents a b-N by l. NJ.
" Murray.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
uichesi Cash Prices Paid

for Second Hand Goods Of every description.
New Furniture exchanged fer Old. New
watches. clocks and jewellery for sale, also
fne watch repairing, at Bennetts Second
Hand Store, in the old post-othce building.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Call asA Inspect eur Holiday
Sstvssware. watches, IRISH jeweiry,
h19 noveltieI Our Stock Is very
|csaplete In every particular.
Thea, :. Fenlou, the jeweier
ASntr0se, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

The sidewalks in some places are in good
shaps 70 Be the means Of costing the town
1pns money for damages. It would be we'll
for oar city fathers 70 lo"k after this, or in.
struct our naahal 10 6x them.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
TEAMS WANTED.
Ranchmep, Freighters and all
who want employment
in Hauling, Take
Notice.

Mr.. Chas. Diehl, who has the contract TO
furnish 900, ,0O9 feet of lumber to the Mont
rose Gold Placer Co., near Mesa Creek,
would employ from twenty to twenty-five
teams to HaRl distance of19 miles at pres.
ent with view of reducing it to 10 miles.
Lumber is in good shape and the price paiG
is SS per thousand feet. Eor further partic-
ulars apply at this Office at once.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
A Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed and of ease
and comfort follows the use of Syrup of Figs,
as it acts iu harmony with nature to effect.
aally cleanse the system when cost,ve or
bilious For sale in SOC. aud $l.o0 bottles
by all leading druggists.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

A. \. King sold lAst week the fooiiowins
real sstats: To James Truren. lots 8, ~. rs,
81, In block II. ". J. Johnson, lot 81 block
Is. A.c.Jsnsen, lots IL. IS. 10. 20. block 81.
Walter Scott, lota ?. II. block Is. !. +. Chen.
owhh, lots IL, is, ~. block 8. Preston Hus.
con, lots 10. II. block 10. r. r. Williams,
lots ), 4, block Il. l.. Mclean, lot 5. block IA.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

SICK headache is the banc OF many lives.
This annoying complaint may he cured and
prevented by the occasional use of DR.. J. H..
McLean's Liver and Kidney pillets (littl q
pills. For sale by l. N. McMarray.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

bIED-On yesterday At $50 o'clock, Mrs
Lucy y Stacy. age IS years
Mrs Stacy was born in Wadbury, Tennes.
sse, In 1890. and "a. the mother of Mrs. Joe
Barker. Of this place
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Ranch for Sale.

90 ncres Of good level mesa land, with 20
inches water right in the Minnesota Ditch
Co. Can all be irrigated. No mortgage or
any incumbrance whatever. For further
particulars inquire at this office.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Farm Loans.

am prepared 10 make farm loans without
sending application east. Prompt fcrspnsi ex-
sminations and IL security i sufficient will Close
loans al once.
W H. CRk-~r
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

81. spurlin 4 Co. have just received their
new stock Of hardware and are prepared to
astonish the natives at the low price for which
they are selling all kinds OF goods in their line.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Found.

A pair ofrubbcr overshees, oa Kain St.,
Delta. Colo. The owner upon calling at this
Office and paying for this advertisement will
have his property returned to him.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

MANY people habitually endure feeling Of
lassitule, because they think they have to.
lr they would take DIR. J. II. MeLean's
Sarsasnparilla this feeling of wsariness
would give place to vigor and vitality, For
by l, N. AeNurray.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Holiday Goods.

Call and see our immense Holiday
Stock. Gold watches, pens, pencils,
lace pins, tooth picks, gold umbrel-
los. canes. Fenl0n, MOntross, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

DISEASE lies in ambush for the weak; a
I eble eonstituti IN is i'll adapted to encounter
a in..iarnus atmosphere and sudden changes
of temperature, and the least robust are usu-
ally the easiest victims. DR.. J. II. McLean's
SNrasr"rill" will give tone, vitality and
strength to the eatire body. For sale by l..
~. A.cMurrsy.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Board and lodging only s. ht California Rests u
rant, and the table is supplied with the best.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Good Earyaiu,

Stallion Blue for sale, formerly in charge
o. James Ainswor,h. Also fine mare.
LYMAN /. HENRY,
Agent.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
H. K. BRASTED, M. D.
PHYSICIAN And SURGEON
DELTA, COLCi

Calls attended Promptly by day and night.
Offics at Residence.
RATEs-otiice prescriptions, 81; Call within
corporation. 81 So: outside Of corporation, sl.!o
plus so cents per mile one way. Coniinemen's,
sicoo, plus regular mileage. The poor treated
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Before deciding on what Kind of stove you are
going to use this winter call and see Mcssrs
spurlin 4 Co. where you can select good stove
at lower prices than have ever been offered in
Delta
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Parties desirous of purchasing knives. cutlery
etc. nt cheaper prices than ever offered In Delta,
hsd bitter cali on Spurlin q Co.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Town Lots and Lands.

| have the Exclusive Sale of the lot. and lands
OF The Delta Town and Improvement Co al Delta.
Persons desiring TO purchase can call on me al my
efice or write TO inc al Delta.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Jsdgs Grey. one Of Nontrose's prominent
,sttssneys, Mss in town several days this
week.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Special Rates will be made for families at the
California Restaurant.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Niss Nellie Lanndrie. ofwaserbury, Conn.
arrived here last Wednesday on . visit to her
sister, Mrs. Nundry.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Just Received.

Two ca loads Of Furniture Of every descrip-
ton, and OF finest and bcf make TO be had.
ri GALE BROS
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

The police essrt had one case 20 far this
week. The Gns was si2.5o, which was paid,
asd all u serene.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Horses for Sale

at W. o. Stephens Ranch. Cheap for
Cash. or six months time on good Security.
w. II. WAGNER.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
The Domestic

The best. liEhtest running and most durable
Sewing Machine made, for Sale by Crotser &
Stewart.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Ths County Commissioners were inspecisl
ssssioa yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

For SALE.-A span of good, large work
horses, for particulars call at this Office.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Mrs. Buck klanl's is headquarters for milli-
merry and fancy goods.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
A Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching Piles are known by moisture like pr
spirat on causing intense itching whom wErtn.
ing. yietd at apess % Dr Bosanko's pile heme9y
which acts dirsctls Oh the parts ensctcd. absosha
cure. Sc. bruuisfs u nAii: tFsntt.e FREY NJ
Bo~snko, PtQv~. " Soad BY l. n. AcAus1aT.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

on easy terms. Privilege OF redemption before
maturity.
EoBT. II. HOFFMAN, Agt
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
BUSINESS LOCALS

Henry & Curtis are now prepared to loan
money on land under the Unconpahgre canal.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Cowboy Mattresses
AT GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

fyou w:n, fruit go to the California House.
Opposite McGranahan & Buffers.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Money to Loan

Ifyou want good meal go to the CSliforni,
Restaurant. Opposite McGnnshsn 4 Buffers.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

BsRH:-Nov. 17th At Nelvale ranch to Mr..
and Mrs. A. 7. Blasily, assn.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26
Bath House.

J. W. Bouldin has fitted up bath
house in connection with his barber
shop. Call and see him; next door to
the postoffice.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Go to the Delta Planning NH for all kinds of
Native Lumber.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Ifyou want bed, go To tho California Restai
rant.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Money on Farm Lands st 6 per cent
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

C. y Crsins for Loans and Insuraace.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

None. to loan on Ranches
The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Fsslea, "Jsweler'', Nontrose, Colo, for
1atsh rsPairiag.