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The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

Colorado is entitled to cadet at West
Point Military School, to be appointed by
competitive examination. Congressman
Townsend has named Sept. 4th as the time
and Denver as the place. The examination
will be by DR.. Bancroft, Judge Rising and
State Sup,t of Schools, Fred. Dick.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

There is a story to the effect that at Bow
doin college, where FIR. Reed was educated
and where there used to be and may he yet a
constant struggle between the town aud
country" he,once single handed disposed of
three lumbermen, who set Ipou him to re.
venge themselves for the defeat of their
champion, who had recently been clicked"
by one of the college athletes so badly that
he had to 20 to the hospital Tor repairs.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

The Denver Republican says it has spotted
no man for governor yet, but is ready to sup
port any good, honest party man. Well,
they are in the party all right, but we fear
most of them have been laying low for some
time,
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

In Pennsylvania. to 100 acres, there are
two men by the year with two others during
the harvest. In Dakota and California, IT is
one hand to, 100 acres, while feeders" to
threshing machines earn from $6 to $40 day
through the harvest season.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

The preliminary examination in the Avery
bail the three principals, Mr., Ars. and Dill
lie Millington, to await the action of the
grand jury which will meet in October.
Pnblic opinion is divided as to the justice OF
the decision reached.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12
Gate City Stone Filter.

Endorsed by Boards Of Health. Sanitary Associa-
tions. Physicians and Scientists, as the best sinp-
lest, and most perfect hltor. cooler and purifier
In the world. Removes bacteria and all kind of
disease germs perfectly Makes the foulest
water that can be obtained absolutely pure both
chemically and biologically. Durable. ornimcn.
tai and easily cleaned az any WATERFALL or jar.
Filters 70 20 gallons day. Price q to s45.
DR.. II. X. Brssted. Della, Colo.
Agent for Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

How about the county commissioner to be
elected in the LIST District of the county this
fall? We don't see anyone rushing frantic
ally around with cigars, etc. Perhaps all are
dark horses or no horses at all or -
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12
Notice.

Subscribers who do not receive their paper
regularly should notify us promptly. Ia
transferring the subscription list to our new
books we are liable to make some errors, but
If our attention is called to them they will
be promptly corrected.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

The census returns give Arizona only a
population Of $1,000. Tucson, Phoenix and
Prescott are the largest cities in the order
named. Either the census man is away off
or somebody has been stuffing us in great
shape.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

Obstinate nose bleeding is frequently one
Of the most difficult things to check. Several
aggravated cases have occurred at the hospi-
last resort DR.. b. Hayes Agnew tried ham
fat with great success. Two large cylinders
of bacon were forced well into the nostrils,
and the hsmorrhage ceased at once. This ia
very simple remedy, and one which should
be remembered for cases of emergency in the
country.-Science.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

We have received the first copies Of the
PitkiA Miner, bright and newsy weekly
edited BY Chas. E. Adams. Pitkin is q good
mining town and we'll deserves good pa.
per,
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12
To Dispel Colds.

Headaches and Fevers, to cleanse the sys-
tenn efiectually, yet gently, when coStive or
sluggish to permanently cure habituai sonsti.
patton, to awaken the kidneys and liver ts a
healthy activity, without irritating or weak
sning them, use Syrup Of Figs.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

Wages in the more important trades over
the continent of Europe have increased since
1927 from thirty to fifty per cent.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12
Scissors.

The large number of 266 United States
railroad companies retain in their service
permanently disabled employees.
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

The publication of the Behring Sea CORE.
is highly fattering to Secretary Blaine.
Senator Frye. Of Maine, who is q member Of
the committee on, foreign relations, said;
"The correspondence sheds new lustre upon
the craftsmanship of Mr.. Blaine. Our secre.
tary Of state has placed the claims of the
United States is unassailacie language and
in the strQnges possible position before the
opinion Of the world. He has left US master
of the situation. OF course, as To what the
outcome will be 1 would not care to express
an opinion, but 1t looks a. though England
we're preparing to abandon the claims Of
Canada"
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

As proof that the camsls brought TO Ari.
soma number. Of years ago are not extinct
and are breeding rapidly, the following from
the. Yuma, tCalif) Ssntina is reproduced !.
"A large band Of camels, numbering thirty.
FIVE, were seen within few miles Of Harris
burg last week. jim Doten caught one with
a larint, aud after bringing Il into the cnmp
was forced TO 'hoqs il, as NIL tI,r horses
r''nrd I,onr l.als nj lt.,i.d ~ ,t@ ,irtt
The Delta independent., 1890-08-12

TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
STATE OF COLORADO AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE
SIX OF The CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO.
Be enacted BY the Ge,erai assembly Of the ssate Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-02-22
Chinese War.

There is Chinese historian, philos-
opher and scholar now lecturing in the
west His OBJECT Is TO instruct tho
people OF America AS 70 the true char
acter OF Tn c people aud institutions Of
the Celestial Empire. He says that
in China they have their criminal
classes semi-criminal and honest. just
rs we have In America Texas Siftings
says men who are found guilty of social
crimes are punished in China very
much Us they are here. except little
more severely, perhaps. Then there
Is another class composed OF sharp
fellows. who are found In all profess
sions aud who hold that every thing is
honest aud respectable which puts
money In the purse. The men OF this
class may charge and collect illegal
fees; practice extortion; sell tissue
goods for silk; pass gllded pieces OF
bronze for silver; play tricks with
cards; deal In wooden nutmegs; sell
dressed rats In the markets Tor squir-
rels; and it's all right. Th csc tricks
they play on one another. and the law
does not punish them. for the reason
that, according 10 the ethics OF this
class all such practices are right III not
detected. The head mandarin OF each
district cndeavors TO hunt them out,
however and when unmarked they arc
required 20 take a name equivalent 10
shyster. trlckster, hummer, dcad-beat,
etc. az the case may be. This Is done
20 put honest people on their guard.
Pity such law ,nnot be enforced in
America
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-02-22

Talent and genius are considered as
wonderful gifts 10 their possessors,
but. after all. good common sense and
hard work will accomplish more in the
battle OF life. The man OF industry
and common sense often gets nearly 10
the top OF the ladder OF success. while
the man OF talent and genius is still
resting un der the shade OF neighbor-
ing tree or guzzling beer in the nearest
saloon. A man may have talent, but
II lac Is lazy ne is soon distanced In
the race by competitors less speedy,
but who have staying qualities that
Will land them winners every time. A
man may be a genius. but IL he is not
well-balanced he is liable TO bolt the
track at critical moment and lose
where. had he stuck 20 his work, the
victors laurels had surely been his.
Look about you little says Texas
Siftings In all the walks OF life you
will see these truths exemplihed.
There is man whom everybody
admits Is genius, but he lacks bal
ST. Strong drink is his besetting
sin. And SO. dispute his brilliant in
tellect in a given direction, he is weak
and foolish In another 20 an extent
that proves his utter ruin in the end.
Here is another who has talent but
lacks energy, and eventually he proves
"a failure, too So, when you hear n
man spoken OF MS genius, reserve your
admiration, ana envy. until you dis
cover whether or not with his
genius he has common sense and
willingness desire--to work.
and work hard at that. IL so. then
stand afar of and worship him, for I'M
less you are yourself up and doing
with all the might there Is In you the
chances are you will never get within
good speaking distance, anyhow
Pritchard. in ArlSnnsaw Traveller
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-02-22

the facts discl osed in the process OF
unrolling n mummy present in striking
contrast the difference OF tho mode OF
emDalming pursued by the ancient
Egyptian and that carried out In mod
cru times. Now the embalmer can
conduct Ia minutes "a preserving pro-
cess which cost the Egyptians MS many
days. and II after his process Is COM
pleted he should take pains 10 seal up
the preserved body with all the skill
possible TO modern art nc might leave
u human body SO perfect In regard 10
natural form aud color that after 5000
years not lineament need be wanting
for its Identification that would not
have satisfied even contemporary OF
the dead person. We are inclined now
% experience regret that La Egyptian
times the art WAS not advanced enough
70 leave the embalmed In such likeness
Of life. But whether IL IL worth the
trouble In these days TO revive the art.
In the more perfect type OF II. for the
edificatlon aud satisfaction Of the men
and women OF thirty centuries hence.
Is wide question. Cremation IL. at
this moment. becoming the fashion.
but possibly some persons would rather
be so Immortalixed and preserved for
scien ti1c study. like William Gilbert's
flies In amber. ''shining in eternal
sepulchrcs "--Loud on Lancet
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-02-22

the other There should be no ques-
ton about It. This century ends with
the last moment of the year 1900.
and tho next begins with Jan. j, 1901.
The middle grows out OF the fixed
idea which some people have that the
reckoning OF time begins with cipher
and one that's counted when the hour,
day. month, oryear has closed; where
as all the counting OF time begins with
one. and at the end OF the first period
two begins 20 count Thus, when a
child is born he enters on his first day
OF the first month OF the first year OF
his life. His ten years arc finished.
not when he enters In his tenth year.
but at its close; and his hundred years
are completed. not when the hundrcdth
year Is begun. but ended. When we
write 1900 we have begun the last year
OF the century. not ended IT, The GEN.
turtles do not begin with 0. 100, 200
but with /. l0l. pol. and thus the
twentieth century begins with 1901 ut
the first moment OF that year. The
quoted date comes with the beginning
not the close OF the twelve months;
and therefore. while we quote the year
1900 as we do every other year nj It's
we must wait till IL ends TO
close the century.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-02-22

Chaplain Tronc OF the Missouri leg
islature not long since attended a re-
union In northern Arkansas, says the
ST. Louis Republic. and made such n
good talk that AN old farmer. who was
present. hearing that the orator was "A
preacher. said he would like TO hear
him pray.
What do you want me 70 pray for2"
asked the chaplain.
''Oh. anything will do. was the re-
ply. II just want 10 hear what kind
OF prayer you can make"
well. replied the chaplain. when
i make an exhibition prayer up at
Jefferson City the state OF Missouri
always pays me for L. II wouldn't be
fair for me 70 do II for you for moth
Ing"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-02-22
CONFESSION.

/ grant we wandered OF alone,
And stayed until the falling dew;
But dear, ! only went because
fnncied that she looked like You.
grant my arm around nor waist
Unwisely strayed. What could 4 dos
had 70 draw her close 10 SEQ
III. In the dusk. she looked like you.
grant upon her check pressed
"A single kiss-no morci W cll-two.
You never were content with one,
And she-she looked so much like you.
bentley Parker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Dan Phalon has gone to Louisville where he will play first base for the American association team of that city.
 The makeup of the Worcester team will be about this: The two Staffords and Burns. pitchers; Wilson and Ter rien or Sullivan, catchers Champion, first base MeiSter, second base Jones. third base Bradley, short stop: Ken nedy, left field Cudworth, center field Staltz, right field.
 The Chicago Times suggests that John Ward should get cages for the members of his team, because otherwise he is liable to wake up any morning and find nothing left of his team, but few bats and it's name. This remark was called forth by the fact that nine of Wards men have deserted since he began tI gather his team.
 The Films of Poverty Hollow would like to hear from any nine in Water bury under IT years of age. We would dress No 52 Franklin street, Charles Smith, captain.
 Manager Ed Whiting has engaged ; female polo team which is playing around New England under the nam' of the Boston Ladies Polo club, for ; game in the rink Wednesday, March 26 The team is managed by T. B. Lyons.
 A six days, 12 hours day female race starts in Springfield April 7. Th' following are some of the entries Evans Kilbury, Mowbray, Annette, Ouimette Tobias, Macbeth, Fleming and Harvey | The Brockton polo team will be her. Thursday and Friday of next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Two Girls Missing.

SHAMoKIN, Pa., March 22.-Miss Laura Hague and Miss Rebecca Mckelvey are missing from their homes. The girls are each 19 and both are pretty. Elope- ment is the word used in speaking of the fair runaways, and Miss McKelvey's sister says she believes "Dr. Smith and man named Harvey are with the missing ones. For the past two weeks the girls were constant attendants at the Methodist Church. where a revival was in progress. Both young women were at the altar at the conclusion of each nights service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS.
ScVCnty-four New Buildings Report
 ed During the Past Week.

Scvcnty-four New Buildings Report ed During the Past Week. The summary of the Weekly Record for the current week shows seven real estate sales III New Haven, fifteen in Bridgeport, nine in Merden. three in Hartford. nine in New Britain, four in Danbury, and four in Waterbury.
 The New Haven bank clearings were S1 .3l0.Sl3, all increase of D Der cent over the corresponding week of lsS9; Hartford clearings were Sl ,S21 ,951. an increase of ] per cent.
 Norwich has a new 1000 corporation for the manufacture of harnesses and saddlery goods.
 New buildings are reported as follows: New Haven, r.. costing $50 0,0oO: Hart ford. 6, costing S16.0O0: Bridgeport. 26. costing SS6. .0O0: Waterbury. 1, costing S1 .000 Danbury, l2. costing S47.OoO; Meriden. 9. costing S20 .500:New Britain. 1. costing S500: Ansonia. }. costing S23, GOO. Total for the state. .4 buildings costing S312 .O0O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY.
. Young and Handsome Girl Shot b
 Her Lover.

Her Lover.
 LEHIGHroN Pa, March 22.-A sad case of shooting occurred here at II r. m., which resulted in the almost instant death of Miss ,iertie Hiskey, n hand some girl, az d l6 years.
 Webster Campbell, of Weissport, Pa, was paying his attentions to Miss His key. He says that after the other mem bers of tho family had retired, he removed revolver from his pocket and placed it on the bureau. The weapon fell to the floor and was accidentally discharged. The ball en- tered Miss Hiskey's brain and she fell to the floor and soon afte1w wards ex- pired.
 The Coroner's jury rendered a verdict that Miss Hiskey came to her death by a pistol shot wound at the hands of Webster Campbell. Two chamSers of the revolver were found empty, and it is alleged that, instead of accident, Miss Hiskey was shot by her lover Campbell was arrested and lodged in Mauch Chunk jail at noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
The Proposed Leather Trust.

NEW ARK, \. J.. March 22.-A meeting of the large leather manufacturers of this city was held to settle upon the price which the English syndicate should pay for the industry. There were sessions for several hours with Mir. Bostwick, the agent of the syndi- cate, and it is stated on semi official authority that the price agreed upon was about $3,00U, O00-a decrease of about $2. .0O0, ,O0O from the original price It is said that MT. Bostwick cabled to the syndicate to send men over to verify the statements pr, sented by the manu- facturcrS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
NO HELP NEEDED.
Wlkesbarre Desires No Outside Aid for
 the Distressed Miners.

Wilkesbarre Desires No Outside Aid for
 the Distressed Miners.
 WnKEsBARRE, Pa, March 22.-Mayor O. B. Sutton. of this city, is in receipt of inumerable letters from the cities of this State, New York, New Jersey, and other States asking if any help Is needed in relieving the distress of the mining population.
 Some of the most generous offers of assistance have been received, but to all he answers that no such help is needed. Wilkesbarre is an exception ally rich city, and her people are very generous in all such cases, so she i s abundantly able to care for her own poor.
 The Mayor is not pleased that any idea to the contrary should get abroad, but highly appreciates the benevolent Spirit which prompts the kind offers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
ADJUSTMENTS. A
<sStreets of New York {,

"Streets of New York"
 Only small audience attended the Streets of New York;" at the opera house last night.
 ''Ariel Quartette.''
 The celebrated Ariel Quartette of Bos- ton will give a concert for the benefit of St Paurs M. E. church, at the opera house Monday evening.
 ssThe White Slave.''
 An exchange says of 1.-The White Slave,' which will be produced at the opera house Tuesday evening: MT Campbell could not have gone over the old ground without chipping off the old edges, but he has cut the dimond like a true lapidary and it now blazes with the effulgence of star. There are few sensational flames in it, but the stone is one of the most valuable in the dra matic cabinet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Business Failures for the Week.

NEW YORK. March 22.-The business failures occurring throughout the coun- try during the last seven days, re- ported to R. G. Dun X Co. by telegraph number for the United States 215, and for Canada 40 or a total of 255, as com pared with total of 260 last week, and 252 the week previous to the last. For the corresponding week of last year the figures Were 249, representing 22O fail ures in the United States and 29 in Canada
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Maggie HouriCan's NIurd erer.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y., March 22.-. Deputy Sheriff Tetft of Greenwich ar rested Lawton Wilbur on suspicion of the murder of Maggie Hourigan at that place. He was identified by MT. and Mrs. Soully as the man who called at their house. Further developments are expected shortly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
District Court Assignments.

Tuesday March 25-Miller & Strick- land vs Herbert Foot.
 Wednesday March 26-John McGrath vs Patrick Thompson.
 Thursday March 27-Fitzpatrick & company vs John Fay (nisi.)
 Friday March 2S-T. F. Mcdonald vs Luke Bowen; Margaret Dougherty vs John Carsen, ct ux; Isaac Straw vs Wilfred Straw.
 Tuesday April 1-Caron vsSt Jean Baptiste society Especially
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Hotel DpStrOyCd by Fire.

POINT PLEASANT, N. J., March 22-A fire broke out early in the morni ng at Tree Lawn Hotel, this place. It com- pletely destroyed the building with its entire contents. There were no guests in the hotel at the time, but the occu- pants, Landlord Russell Hulick, his wife and daughter, Nellie, barely es- capped with their lives, and saved noth- ing but their night apparel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
LOCAL LIN ES.

Cabbages, squashes and fresh cucum- bers at Ladd's, South Main street.
 TRY PHELAN's 5Oc Tea. It is actually fine. 27 East Main street, Platt block.
 Go to the Union Tea Company, for good tea, coffee and spices, No 72 South Main street.
 Bring your repairing to LAKE, STRoBEI q Co. the jewellers; Nothing is too dif. io warranted, at and Exchange plac e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Fourth Regiment officers.

BRIDGEPORT, March 22.-The line of. ficers of the Fourth regiment met here to-day and elected the following officers: Colonel, Henry Skinner of Winsted; lieutenant colonel, Major Grove of South Norwalk; major, Captain G. w. Conhell of Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
sam Tnit Arrested.

TRENTON, N. J., March 22.-Sam Tait, 8 notorious criminal of Philadelphia, who figured conspicuously in the Sharp less murder case, was given a hearing in this city before United States Com missioner on the charge of passing counterfeit money. He was held for the grand jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22

NEW HAVEN. March 22.-The house occupied by Michael Keegan. at 159 Canal street. was discovered on fire this morning and was damaged to the extent of S4OO. The fire was cansed by the ignition of matches in a closet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Rescued by tue Life-savlnr Crew

AsBURY PARK, N. J.. March 22.-An Italian schooner, loaded with fruit, is ashore five miles north of Barnegat Bay inlet. The life-saving crew have res. cued her crew of eight men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS. ~ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Lyra Singing society.
 Nosahogan lodge, I. O. O. F. American Mechanics Social club. Waterbury Stationary Engineers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Desperate Attempt at Suicide.

BRIDGEPORT, March 22.-Mary Reed, aged 35, attempted suicide last night by throwing herself in front of a train near South avenue crossing. She was drag ged from the track and taken in charge by friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Contradicted His Mother.

NEW YORK, March 22.-The Flack divorce case will be given to the jury tonight. w. l.. Flack, the sheriff's son testified to-day ,contradicting his mother in every particular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
The wheels of government in the post

office are moving just as steadily sine. Col Doherty took hold of the reins. as they did before and the official axe has not yet been sharpened. The new post master finds conscientious instructor in Clerk Fitzpatrick, and in fact every employe of the office is endeavoring tc make it as pleasant as possible for the colonel. Four years ago when the office was turned over to the democrats things were different
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
The Jury Could Not Agree.

CHICAGO, March 22.-The jury in the case of Minnie Warnicke who shot Ed ward Firth last January to-day an nounced that they cVuld not agree and were discharged. It is understood that eight were for acquittal and four foI conviction.
 DR E. A. TOwNE. "A Bank street.