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The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
Consumption.
Ballards HOrehOund Syrup.

No singlessdisease has played such sad havoc
with the human race MS consumption. n"
other disease approaches so st-nlihily. Its
early symptoms are ignored because it
is thought only Cold or hacking Cough.
which is neglected until This grim monster
has such hold TINT nothing but death can
relieve it. Billiards. Horehound Syrup has
removed the grip of this grim monster from
many {" throat. Iftaken in time it will effect
II permanent cure and in the worst stages it
will give surprising relief. Try its .soothin;
and healing virtues. Do not put 1t of until
to late. 3, h. =.
I'M. MCMuEgAY. Agent.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

We are fond in this country of what are
called self-made men (real success can not he
other). and this is all very we'll, provided
they make something wortl, having of them.
selves. The gist Of the matter is, not where
a man starts from, but where he come out,
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
DO YOU WANT
TO double your money in one year: Here is
is your chance. Four corner lots on
Main Street, at u sacrifice this week.
S. r. FINDLEY.
Call for County Warrants.
TREASURER'S OFFICE.

Delta. Dec. 9th 1890.
There are funds in the lards Of the County
Treasurer for payment Of the following
county warrants, viz:
No. llO4, Issued Dec. 20th 1886, amt. $4,000
Notice shereby given to tho holders of
snid warrants that interest will cease after
thirty days from date.
A. r. HOWARD,
Co. Treas.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
Notice for Publications.
LAND OFFICE At MoNTRosr, Colo.

LAND OFFICE At MoNrRosv, CoLo..l
Dec. 4th, is9o(
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of nus intention tn
said pruuf will br mAtle before George W fisiity,
.Juds., and ex-offiri" Clerk of County Court ri
DELTA. Colo. on .I:nuary 18th, 1891. viz: Am
brose II. Rogers. upon his u. =. No. $40 Ute Se-
ries. fnr the ny ne!4 WY ne4 Sec. "a twp. i6s.r
95 VIC P.M
lie names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence ul,0n and cultivation Of,
said land viz: William A. Wheelrn. stephan
Bailey. Flank Cra,istou, Joseph Obert. all of
Delta, Delta T.. Colo.
W. n. STEELE. Register.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

Many of the counties Of the northwestern
part Of Kansas have offered extraordinary
b unties in wolf rabbit. and gopher scalps.
in %aer .that. destitute people may have a
means of making living this winter. The
same counties are getting ready to vote bonds
to buy seed corn, wheat and potatoes for i'm.
poverished settlers.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

modern lecturer on &ealth says: "Tl,ere
u not one man or woman in ten thousand
who can afford to do without seven or eight
hours'sleeP. ALI those stories written about
great men and women who slept only three
or four haurs night make very interesting
reading; but tell you, my readers, IL. man
or woman ever kept healthy in body and
mind for n number Of years with less than
ssven hour sleep"
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

WE. Pahop tiesfr,et editor formerly of
the FruitA sSrdr, Grand junction Star, Cannn
'ity Ho,sSGuiture, and various other papers,
has III axsin. This time he takes manage.
ment of the Colorado Far#sr. Mr.. Pabor is
aadeuhte.Iy q gtol editor for the Fsrmer.
hut his staying qualities are not Of the best
kind by suy means.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

A Milwaukee inventor is engaged upon
new in vention for carrying mails by electric
ity. The mail CARRIER is wnrked upon li.e.
principle of an oyerh .ad electrio1 street car.
1t is expected that when it il perfected, great
speed in the tfansW Wission Of mail will Le
A,lnined! :. ~ -. :.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

The Jssephite Morrnons are about to or
ganize church in Chicago. Such cenqre-
satiens exist in several places in the United
States. There is' ono in California. These
pe.ple accept the teachings and so-called
revelations Of Joseph Smith, but reject the
doctrine of plural marriage. The freedom Of
faith and organisation which Is accorded
thenr.disproves the silly charge of religious
persecutions made by the polyxa,uoss Nor.
mons.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

The public may have stronger hope of
Koch's remedy when it considers the result
OF the principle Of inocculation applied to
smallpox. Tho last report in England
shows that last week, as for many weeks,
there was not single death from smallpox
in any of the twenty eight large towns of
England and Wales. Not SO long aso 1t was
constant fscoirge:. 2 -
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
Notice for PuhlseasSso,
LAND OvTIcE AT MoSTRosE, CoLol
D,.c. lIth, 1850

Drc. lIth. 1850
Notice Is hereby given thai the following named
settler has hled notice Of his intention To ma ks
nn. prnnf In support ~! his claim. and that vHld
prpnf Will be made before Arthur II. Brown.
2t-t. lsgl, viz Iuhn |. Rowland. ". y. No. -,
Ut. s-Ie Inrthe VI sc,t mel. ss,S, swt<. ne,<.
Sec. n, twp i3s. % ". Gf. NJ.
He names the tnilowin. witnesses 10 pfove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. viz oscar r. S.tuderson. ls,HeS v,
Kiee. Josiah y. Barton. william J. Stewart, all
Of CIawford. Delta Co. Colo.
W. II. STEELE, Register
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
Notice for Publication.
LAND oyyIcE AT MoSrRosE, CGLo. !
AI... iXil lLfIN I

LAND OVFiCE AT NONTRNSE, TGLo I
Dee. 18th, 1880.
Notice is hereby given that thefolnwing named
settler has filed notice Of his Intention To make
final rrn"f In snpnrrt oI hS claim. and thst said
proof will be made before Register or iiec-is-
er at Munir0se. Cuio., on Feb. 4. 1891. viz: John
:. Smith. y. =. No. 525 Ute Sc ries for the nc<
IrI see. u. VIZ. swL Sec. %, nwA. nwb&. sec.
Is. twp 10, ST. 81 W, 6P. NJ
He names the following witnesses 70 prove his
rnn;iru",:s residence upon. and cultivation nf,
said land, viz Elmer Clr-iier. George Hicr.
Emory Kobil,>on, Frank E1JlIlson. all of CTlw-
ford, Delta County, Colo.
". II. STEELE. Register.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
Notice for Publseasssn.
LAND oFFICE AT MosIRosH. CATO. !
1,.sx I.s 4

LAND DOFFlCE AT MoNTRosH. CATO.
Jan, lst, 1921.
Notice y hrrrby given that tile following
named settler has fied notics uf hts intsntion u
make nnal Iroof ln support q bis claim. and
tIs iI, sss mn, pn,n W. a ne maze oers s. Gs"Es w.
Court at Delta, Colorado. on Feb. II. isoi viz :
loci L. Preston. u. y. <6T Ute Serirs for tie lot
1, SEC. IL. twp. rs. 2. gI, " 9Th + NJ. sis. sex
S'c. B. twp. Is. = =. ~. ~ 6tb r. ". Lots and D.
see. II. twp. 81. II. r 7.w. n. ~. r. u.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation ri. aaid land. viz: John Burch.
Alexander Morrow, Josiah \. Bart.h, Gsorge
Young. all Of Cra~i.rd, Deita County. Colo.
". II. STEELE. Register
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
Notice Ter Publication.

LAND OYFioE AT M0NrRosY. COLO.
Dec. 18th, 1880. +
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settl'F has Med notice Of HE intention TO
max. nnul proof IN support OF his claim. and
that said prbOf will he MADE befUre Register or
Receiver nj Muntru,e. Colo. on January II, 1881.
viz Elmer Courier. b. s. No. lso. Ute SERIES
for the e1S. neS. sec Is. twp. 81. u. T. ". N. NJ
=. NJ. also VIZ. nwl. sec. 10. twp. 81 n. 7. ".
n. NJ. 4. NJ situated IN Gunnisca Land District.
He names the following witnesses TO prove MI.
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. VIZ: John j. Smith. James Turner,
Emory Robinson. Frank Robinson, all Of Crnw
ford, Delta County, Colo.
VIII. STEELE. Register.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
Administrators Notice.
Estate Of char'e. =. Wilson. deceased:

Estate Of Char'er Y. Wilson. deceased:
The undersigned having been appointed
niiniS istrtor of the estate II Charles r. Wilson,
late OF the County ~ belts and State Of Colombo.
deceesrd. heieb, gives nniica that he will ap-
peat before the County Court Of i.eltR County. At
tn. Court HOWE In D-ltn. at the january term
on the last Monday In January next. At which
time all persons having ciAin,s against IA!d .s.
tate n'c notified and requested o. attend for the
purp,Sc nt having the same adjusted, All per.
sons indebted! 10 srid e,taie ar. requested "
make immediate payment To the undersigned.
Dated this 2Ith day Of November. u. isyi.
ptwArd W. Burton, Adniinintr "a tor
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

Mistress during II I.entsd term: "Get din.
ner t"'tHy on the ensoline stove, Bridget"
Bridget "Plnze, mum. I did thry, hut the
stove wint out" Mistress. Try again,
then.' Bridget: "Yis, mun,. hut it's not
cana bsek yit. 1t viut out trough the roof"
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
For Sale.

The property known as the Mcldrum
Ranch adjoining the town of Delta, will be
open for sale in whole sr in part wirhin ten
days. Inquiries can he made Of George W.
Moody.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
Sos,ce si Publication.

LAND OyTIcE AT MsSTKosE. Colo.
Dec. -. 1890.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice OF his intention to
make tnnl pnnf In snplSnvt of his claim. and
that said proof will be nii.le befDrr q. W. Henry.
Judge and TX uilicin clerk II county cnur At
Delta. Cn:o. on February 8: 1891, viz: Alma ~.
G"yr y. 5. l2s Utc Srfir, inr sh- s~S VA
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence ul,on AMI cultivation of.
said land. viz: Myra y. Lewis, James 10. Nor
r,w. Frank DAvis. Van Tarpadis. all VI Crawford
Colorado
w. II. STEEIE. krgister.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

Missouri town has advertised for q
school teacher 'who. will thrash both boys
. ID girls ifthey need it." That must BE- the
Missouri idea of education.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06

Statistics gathered by the United States
Commissioner of Labor shows that the aver.
age wages paid American railroad men is
more than twice the pay Of English employer.
The Delta independent., 1891-01-06
fHE BEClt ByEPsssEt
J. A. culsTIs. Proprietor.
It hard to make money, but you can lose
it without much labor.

Two persons suffering from 1eprosy at
Madrid, who were inocculnted with Koch
lymph. are reported to be rapidly improving.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
ScasonabIe Fable.

Two politicians were exchanging
ideas regarding the rewards for public
service.
The reward which ] most desire, I"
said the first politician. is the graft
tude of my fellow citizens"
That would be very gratifying. no
doubt, said the second politician; "but.
alas. i'm order to obtain it one has to
retire from politics"
For an instant they gazed upon one
another with inexpressible tenderness
then the first politician murmured:
Gods will be done, Since we cannot
hope for reward let us be content with
the Offices and perouisities. F"
And raising their right hands from
The public treasury to heaven they
cwore TO be content. The spot is still
pointed out to the traveller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
Worse and Worse.

We are face TO face, it seems, and in
exceedingly grave reality. with some
thing new in the human ills. Con-
corning the epidemic commonly called
grippe, DIR. Clouston. an able alienist
of the royal asylum of Edinburg, APP
pears to have made a singular discov-
cry Having noticed a sudden and I'M
usual increase in the number of pa
tients suffering from melancholia DR..
Clouston set about determining the
cause, and finally succeeded in satisfy
ing himself that influenza, or the
grippe" and insanity are subtilly re-
lated in some other way than through
the possession of common interest in
making mankind unhappy. 1t is his
opinion that the recent epidemics OF
influenza have perceptibly lowered
human vitality. The grippe has left
the worlds nerves and spirits racked
and depressed. and they have not yet
regained their normal tone.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
I'm tl,e Moon.

The Man in the Moon" is the namc
popularity given to the dark spots and
lines upon the surface of the moon
which are visible to the naked eye, and
which when examined with powerful
telescope are discovered to be the
shadow Of mountains in that luminary.
1t is one OF the most popular, and per-
haps one Of the most ancient, super
stitions in the world, that these spots
and lines are the figure OF a man lean
ing on fork on which he carries a
bundle of thorns or brushwood. for
stealing which on Sunday he was
confined in the moon. The Biblical
account given in the 10th chapter OF
Numbers. 32nd TO 37th verse, of a man
who was stoned TO death for gathering
sticks upon the Sabbath. is undoubted-
ly the origin OF this belief.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

IT is now a question if the United
.ates has not been too hospitable-if
! ar people have not been more liberal
ban prudent in their admission OF
|ew-comers. They are warned from
me to time that they are receiving
hto the system Of their body polite a
rude material faster than it can be as
INFLATED. But there is general in
Opposition TO narrow tho gates to
american citizenship. and the alien is
Iill naturalized and invited to partici-
ate in the solution OF all the difficult
|roblems Of federal. state and munich
al politics before he has become suffi-
iently acquainted with the country's
nnguage TO translate its constitution.
What return is asked for this hospital
tyP Simply that the foreigner shall
ecognize that in becoming a citizen OF
he United States he has ceased 10 be
citizen elsewhere, and shall obey the
ountry's laws and aid in perpetuating
Is institutions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
prevalence OF Dcarncss.

At least one person in three between
she ages OF ten aud forty years is sub
iect TO partial deafness. The great ma
jprity OF cases of deafness are heredi-
tary and due to the too close consan-
guinity of the parents. Deafness is
n,ore prevalent among men than among
women because the former are more
exposed to the vicissitudes OF climate
IT, is thought that telephones tend to
bring on deafness when one ear is use1
10 the exclusion of the other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

THAT the commonwealth of Aus
ala is destined to become one OF the
eat powers of the world will not be
ubted in the light Of the growth OF
d American commonwealth. With
territory greater in area than that of
10 United States. less Alaska, and a
bite population OF nearly or quite
boo, 600. or more than that of the
lited States at the census of 1890.
id situated where it will have no
reign complications and be compelled
keep, no standing army or expensive
Ivy for defense against foreign foes,
. people will have nothing to act as a
Iag to the development of their i'm
ense natural resources. With free
bvernment and an intelligent and en-
|getic population Australia should
nd doubtless will become a second
nited States in wealth and popul a.
on.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
BORN THE SKY.
why Fishes and Frogs Come Down I'm
showers.

why flshes ana rrOss Comc DoWn IN
IA writer In Natures Realm says that
little fishes may be Matched in the
clouds. What he says about 1t 10 SO
interesting that his whole letter is
herewith given:
II observe n reference made in the
American Angler touching upon show
ers OF fishes, in which it states that
science has not yet fully explained the
phenomena. This is perhaps slightly
incorrect. Several causes have been
suggested Might it not very proba-
bly, be that fish and frogs which fall
apparently from the skies are really
bred there?
Water fowl. il is known, very fire.
quently carry eggs OF fish To great dis
tances having swallowed them, and
In their fight disgorging the same UNI
harmed where they can and do fructify
and mature in water over which these
birds pass. The eggs of MANY old fish
are very glutinous and readily adhere
TO substances brought in contact with
them during particular times of incu-
baton. Is it not very probable that
not only do these birds convey ova up
on their wings as well as in their crops,
and when flying mt great heights the
ova, becoming detached from the wings.
may remain suspended in the moist at
mosphere. which is quite possible un
der certain conditions of atmospherical
pressure, and that when under devel-
opment they become too heavy and
naturally fall 10 the earth, as frequently
witnessedp'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

! seems strange, upon a considera-
of relative advantages. that bridges
: rivers should be SO ubiquitous and
lels under them so scarce. Your
lel offers no shade OF obstruction to
igation. 1t is archeaper to make,
ecially if the space to be traversed
'ide. 1t is eminently safe. Bridges
o time and again collapsed. thrown
ms to the ground, and. with or with
the able assistance Of the car stove,
scores of passengers to torturous
tbs. But if properly constructed,
unnel will never fall in. and with
d management its darkness need
10 excuse for collisions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

he cry Of the navy is for seamen.
las been estimated that not less than
DO more men will be needed to fill
crews OF all the ships Of war now
or service. A very large portion
the crews OF the navy are foreign
in whom little dependence could
placed in case OF a foreign war.
the only way in which American
men could be secured would be to
,lish the aristocratic system that
, grown up in the navy, and throw
ranks, from midshipnan to admiral,
IN to promotion for merit. Until
8 shall have been done the navy will
,tinue to be manned by foreigners;
1 with all its splendid and costly
ps it will be, so far as its Sc amen
, concerned. American only in name.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

fruit and nut culture requires pa
thence. A California woman living near
Auburn has made a success in "a rather
novel line of enterprise. Some years
ago she planted eight acres of olive
trees, and they have just begun to
bring in return. She gets IS q gallon
for the oil
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

Nothing makes homework more
Stunned by the daughter than the fear
of permanently disiiguring her pretty
hands. If the following idea were
current in households how foolish the
fear would seem: An excellent and
simple wash to keep the hands white
and smooth after the occasional dish
washing which comes to almost all
housekeepers is equal parts OF vine
gar and water. 1t is a good plan TO
keep a bottle OF it prepared and
standing in the kitchen closet. Wash
the hands first thoroughly in hot
water, wipe them dry, and rinse thor
oughly in the mixture. The same
preparation is good to remove stains
from the hands.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

i have debarred the Chinese from
sing our frontiers. We were forced
hat prohibition as a necessary
sure of self-defense, and. as a rule.
rigidly enforced. Yet the Chinese
OF assassinate the officers of the
nor pillage factories whose owners
refused their demands. They
FAR less inimical to public order
thousands OF immigrants from
tries that boast of n high degree
utilization.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

is said that an enormous reser-
If clear, fresh water has been dis
ed l20 feet below the surface of
Desert of Sahara. 1t has long
Il dream of scientists and capital
o irrigate this great waste, and
bly, the water for this purpose
lie beneath its barren sands.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
DIstincfIon.

Squire Grimp-I hear your nevvey
is gettin' long first-class in this city.
Farmer Scrimp-Ob, va as: he's riz
up so high now that ee kin put n wait
er's coat on In the evenin', like the rest
o. the swelIs.
The widow feels superior to the
spnster. Even husband Is better
"late' than never.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

Russia evidently wants TO boon good
terms with the shah of Persia The
car has presented the shah with thir-
ty-nine Kirghis horses OF the purest
breed and a modern battery of artillery
with four guns. which have been con-
veyed TO Tehcran under an escort OF
Cossacks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

is reported that q French chemist
discovered n new method of brew
peer, by which all the injurious
ents of the amber beverage are
ely eliminated. If France will
impart the secret to Germany the
n would no doubt be willing, in
n, TO restore those conquered
inces and swear eternal amity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

Phillips Brooks was telling of
European travels.
"Did you climb Mont Blauc?" asked
lady OF high church tendencies.
Yes, was the modest reply.
us it high?" pursued the lady.
''Oh, very high; but not as high as
the church OF the Advent" replied the
eminent low churchrnan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
A cheap Non.Conductor.

A French engineering firm at Bou-
logne has begun TO use very cheap
and efficient non-conducting pipe-cov-
erlng consisting of n mixture OF wood
sawdust with common starch used in u
thick paste. The mixture is said to adj
here perfectly to iron pipes IL oil traces
Of grease are removed before applying
it, add one inch OF this coating is said
TO be as serviceable rs the most costly
non-conducting materials.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

would save u great deal of post
,m litigation If men of wealth
l make affidavit before dying,
her they are married or single.
IL married, how many wives they
,aving to put in a claim for their
and property.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
A Necessary precautIon.

A building site in Washington pre-
sented nothing extraordinary from out
side appearances, but upon excavating
the builders were unable to find the
earth sufficiently solid for the founda-
ton to rest upon. The difficulty was
overcome by driving piles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05

doesn't look as If the war on Gig
5 had accomplished much when
ears that a profit OF IL per cent.
5. 600. 600 is annually made out OF
isiness of manufacturing them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
MICH

" YORK city has nearly twice as
millionaires as either London or
and probably no eifete monarchy
ach them anything in the line OF
ng taxes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
SHILOn'S
CONsU NJ PTl0N
CURE.

The success Of thus Great Cough Cure Is
without a parallel in the history cf IpedG1c.
All druggists are authorized TO sell II on pos
tive guarantee, test that no othei cure can sue
cessiully etaud. That 1t may become known'
the Proprietofs, at an enormous expense, are
placing sample Bottle Free INTO every home
In the United States and Canada. II you have
a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use It, for
il will cure you. II your child has the Group,
or Whooplng Cough. use it promptly, and reIei
is sure. If you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist Tor
SHILOHS CURE, Price 10 cts, 30 cts ana
$I.oo.s II your Lungs are sore or Back lame
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Pnce Is Gus
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
How to save steel Pens FIR ON being Ink
Eaten.

Steel pens are destroyed by the acid
in the ink. If an old nail or old steel
pen is put in the ink, the acid therein
will exhaust itself on them, and pens
in daily use remain in good condition
much longer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
Matrimonial Experience .

Isn't it strange that the man most
given TO safety pins is the man who
has been longest married? This is not
TO say that women are careless, but
hat buttons are scarce.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-05
Ipoonful OF oxpall to a GALLON

spoonful OF oxgall to a gallon of
W en- will set the colors OF almost any
IDS soaked in 1T before washing.
An excellent snuff relief for catarrl
is equal parts OF gum arabic. gum
myrrh and blood root pulverizcd.