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The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
E.rthq maker a, Life ,.rv,.. sr..

The theory that the earth nternM
heat is residue of its former molten
condition il losing advocates, ani the
idea is gradually gainirg ground that
the existence OF internal heat. as mani
fe ted in volcanic action, is de to Q
con ary cause. j. e., the force ot
gravity Tor in other words, the power of
attraction which resides in every par
tic.e of tho curtl,'s miss. This Theory
does not gainsay the hypothesis TINT
tae earth wis onoe in . molten cOn,lf
tirn but. accepting that proposition a.
true .es q step farther and argues
that the earth. having already reacHed
the INIT of the conling Off process, 10
colll,rsSsing, the loss Of our primal
heat having left room for an inward
movement of rock substances OF tile
crust. and it is the crushing grinding
action of these gathering lNrtic!nA that
produces the Intense heat that fiudx OK.
precision in the mighty upheavels il, the
weaker portions Of .i:s earth's crn -
lurstings 70 til that change the forma
ton of vast areas, swallow up thousands
of human beings, and terrorizs man.
kind.
However destructive to life In the
cVucEetc eAIsn9ouhcS uAy no. thcH ia
Hucnce upon the formation OF the
ear,h's crust. whereby ha.ntations nrs
formed and maintained for snol, for ms
OF life: as flourish only on solids, il
essential to tile existence Of life; and
when the day arrives that the part cles
of the earth, having been compressed
to the fullest degree their attractive
power will allow, are no longer capa-
bic of producing volcanic action. then
will the sea encroach upon the lani NO.
opposed until island and continent havs
been ground down to one common level,
and there is left not even Ararat upon
which mar. may exist.
Biologists agree that the ocean is the
mother Of life, the shelter and nourish
ment Of the primordial germ. and the
peologist, gazing into the dim perspec.
tive of the future. approximates the nn'n.
Der of years when the ocean, hav ne
swallowed the earth and its inhabitants,
will again nourish in its boundless
bosom the only terrestrial things that
germinate and brestha-W II WialS~.
IN Midian6 Nossttls.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Nsties.

Sealed Propesald for buildinR sidewalks
fronting the lots hereinafter described, in the
town Of Delta, county Of Delta, and State Of
Colorado, said walks tn be Of material and
construction as prescribed by resolution Of
the Town Board Of Trustees Of said Town Of
Delta, to be seen at the ONCE Of the Town
Clerk ofsAid Town, will be received by the
undersigned Marshal Of said T~wn until and
including the 3ist day Of March, 1891, viz,
fronting lots
Northeast Of Block 10, along side Of Lat
81.
North end Of Block ., along sides oflots 80
and !, east side Of Block II, across Lots ., 10
and II.
West side Of Block .. on lots II to 50 In.
elusive. The right Il reserved to reject any
aHd all bids. BEN. 8. 0HskH.
4.3t
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Tho s.sse.. wheel !. the world.

What is believed to be the biggest wheel In
the world WAS ,scently made in Scranton,
Pa, for til. Calumet aud Hecis Mining com.
pany, Of Michigan. It - . eog-wheel, Gfty'
four feet In diameter. with IN Is inch face,
and is built in the exact fora cf bicycle,
with its extension and spokes. The capacity
sf the wheel, At the velocity Of ten fee. sec.
ond at the inner edge Of the buckets, Is 3d..
00o, 900 xaiions Of water sDd 1000 tons Of
sa'd In ~ hours. Its weight is 40O,Oo.'
ponuds. Tho joarnab ars % inshes in diam.
ster and feet Z inches long. The total
length Of the shaft 10 2S fest 8 jnchss.-Phila.
dslphis PrAv.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

What part Of tAs new wsrld did Columbus
6rst set foot upon7 has long bees . much
disputed question, and added Importance now
attaches to the subject from the fact that
Castelar, and other Spanish notables are pro-
posing To make Il combined voyage of vessels
from the Old World to the New in September
and October, 1892, M y feature Of The honors
to be paid b, Columbus. Gov. Blake, while
governor Of the Bahamas, few years ago,
made several cruises among the islands Of
which he had official charge, for the express
purpose Of studying this question. With the
lug hoax of Columbus to guide him. he fol.
lowed the explorers course as nearly as pos.
sibls. A drsughtsmau skerched the outlines
Of the virious shores. and the governors wife
made water color drawings of the scenery.
He also studied the dangerous currents
against which the early explorers had also
- contend. ny a process Of elimination, one
after another Vt the islands was rejected, ~
faiIir, 70 fully satisfy the description given
BY C6lumbus, while Hutling's Island wholly
agrss,i with il. Il l,sd the lake iH the center
tiss fertile soil. tbs. .resf sncircling " except
q the capaeious harbor viii, is nasrsw en-.
srsaee sad sbs bIuf hard by. ssch M indie
pssdest sssdy. tosethes eth ths conclusion
efth~ sssSrsphen who had sot tissmssivss
ssss IL, sstislss wa,iins's isiand = b. dss.
uissIy enassdsrsd y Ne spos ssss uhea tie
lsyfhI ~ n "LAsdw was rsissd. ssd indeed
Il ~ i,sss slBesaiIy aamed sas saivsdsr, 81.
.shsash nsay Assters have hsrstofsre called
Ca I.isod 0as osivalsr. Sbisasi6e Amsri
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Rallord's Horehound Syrup for
WhOOping Cough.

There is no remedy ia the world which
will give such prompt relief in whooping
Cough xs Bdiiard's Horehound Syrup. II
will posisiseiy cure it, lfyou will try IT,
your children will not keep you awake all
night coughing. Ballard's IIorehouni syrup
Is the msst cooling and soothing remedy for
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis and
asthma. in the world. Itis free from opium.
It builds up new tissue. strengihsn. the
Lungs. and is an Incompatible remedy, made
Of the best and purest materials. II your
Lungs. are weak aud you have tickling In
your Throat, ysu uesd 1t. In. Mc.xuk.
RAY, Agent.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
1.-TWO freixht train. colliJ.d on III. n. Y

1.-TWO freight trains coliijed on the N. Y,
p. d .. R. H.. near Cory, Pa, last night,
and two trainps were crushed 10 death," says
An obscure telegraphic itein in = Denver
morning paper. ,'Ouly two tranps killed. /"
says the reader, as lie csrrlessly casts his eye
over the item and turns the page for some.
thing more startling. Yes. 3oaly two trsmps
kille,i. Only two unsuccessful bsttlers with
the billows Of life mangle1 ut midnight,
without friend to close their glazing, CLASSY
eyes or drop tear on their poor remains.
Only TIVE tramps hurled into eternity while
stealing ride. But theirs was day, perhaps
when two loving, hoping n,others tenderly
stroked back the curls from those bruised
brows and fondiy. kissed those lips nov
bloody and swollen. ~ they proudly looked
forward to the future when their darling
boys would become men, great and fsB,oul
perhaps, but at least good and useful. Oh
the future 10 a quicksand and uncertain foun.
dation upon which to bull hopes. "only
two tramps killed by the cars
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

Papes tubes ars now being used as con luits
for electric cables, water, gas and other pur.
poses. The mathod Of their nanufactare is
interesting. The width of the pager is equal
to ah. length Of given pipe. The paper is
hrst run through molten asphalt and is then
rolled upon mandrel of wood, the size of
which determines the diameter of the pipe.
When cool the inside Of the pipe is covered
with composition of bituminous Jacques
and saud, and 1t is said that a comparatively
thin pipe will stand very powerful pressure.
-New York telegram
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
In. pr.,r Cor, .. Ev.ry spri.s.

The alfalft fields is gettin' green,
The meadow larks Is come,
And down around the milk house
heard the bees low hum.
The c'rel is full of blstt.n' calves.
No hens without chick,
IN there below mas window
The dand'il'n greens is thick.
The ploHen's done this long time,
The seed Is most all In,
The pasture On the hills Is good,
NJ the cattle,s not so thin.
Tho children lag off late to school
And count the days till Friday.
Aud keep a wishen schoold .et out
They're sick .. b.in' 20 tidy.
"Oh, please let us go b .refaot, pa"
They're beggin me all day;
"Ther's water in the ditcnea.
And it's mast as warm a. .iay."
NJ all the ranchmen that | NEST
Along the r,ad to town
Seem mighty we'll contented
With the way that things come roun'.
A church is thing at can't be seen
'rh II TWEEN miles of here.
~ We never hear no preSchin'
More'n oucet or twicstS Z year.
But we low we don't s much need 1t
AS the folks in the city hare
AT can't sec Gods works In nature
Around 'sm everywhere.
The seasons changes show so plain
God watches tae lat est thing,
N the proof Of the resurrection.
Jest comes to us ev'ry spring.
atte Canon, 81. /
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
!. A. r. State Eseampmesa, Manitos
April 2SsA asA 4osh, 1891.

For the @. A. B. stAts Encampment at
Manitou, April Is and 20, agents may sell
tickets from all Colorado points to Manitou
at one limited fare for the round trip.
From stations between Denver and SaIida
inclusive. agents 10 v sell tickets April ~,
limited 70 April 30. From stations between
Pueblo and Trini,iad inclusive, agents may
sell tieksfs April 81, limited to April 80, 1891.
From, sli other points in Colorado. agents
may sell tickets April 10. limited to Nay l..
8. K. Hooper, 0en'l Pass. 4 TEs. Agt.
W. NJ uastisgs, AEt., Delta.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

Delta needs a forwarding and commission
house and needs it badly too. Why is it nee.
essary for farmers to take their produce Of
the county (Which is enormously tn other
markets than Delta. The county of Delta
produces as much or more than many other
within the borders of the, state. Delta is its
natural and nearest market aad Delts, IL not
able to take what is brcugh. Ia should ar.
range for others to come that could. 1t is
not right to drive this vast amount from IT'S
doors. 1t ought to be understood fully, 80
that where the products Of 3 county goes,
there most the money remains; and until
Delta can manage to take all surplus Of the
county just so long money will dow. away In
place of flowing in. The matter of time lone
would be Of incalcnlahle value to the farmer
say nothing Of hotel, feed bills wear and tear
This money would benefit Delta; it would in.
crease trade; activity would he quickened;
your streets would be lined with teams; yeur
trade tribbled aud prosperity would abound.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
x..ralsi. s,au... mach l..a.,,y.


The highest medical authorities of Eurnpe
and America have recently decided that =
large percentage Of cases Of insanity iscaused
BY the e1crutistinx pains Of Neuralgia "f the
hesd and face. II any member Of your fan'i.
iy sufIrr. this tormentor. induce them to try
Billiards. Snow Linia,rBt. One application
will ah'ri immediate relief aud you will soon
be rid Of \ dangerous and tormentinE disease.
Ballar'i's Snow Linimest 10 the most pene.
trstiny Lininent known. II positively cures
Rheunati.,s. Lame Back, Contracted Mns.
cl-s, Old Sores, Corn., Bunions. etc. It pen.
etrates and opens up the pores, drawing all
poisonous matter TO the surface. restoring and
promoting . natural circulation If the blood
through the diseased parts. Sold by I. n.
McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Nesies fer rabl,easisn.

LAND OFfICE AT MON1Rnhk. COLO.
Feb. 2stii, 1891.
Notice IA hereby given that tile following
named settler has nl~ti notice II his Intention ta
make fnxl proof In suppo-t uf his cialm. and
that said prss'f will be made befure George W.
Henry County Judge 4 .x-officio Clerk Of County
Court ut ip~itA. Colorado. on April 10, 1891. viz
Frnnk tlatt. u. y. No. SS uie srri-s for the
southeast u southwest u s-ction ~. northeast
northwest z section 20. township 81. n. X. 10 W.
n. N. r. II.
lie nnnses the following witnesses To
pe,ve his continuous residence upnn and
cultivation nf. sNti land. viz: Milton X. we'ch
Of Delta. Cole. William Miller and Minor FREE
w. II. STEELE. Register.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

1t is reported that the Italian Prime Min.
lister has given the American Ministe-, Mr..
Mr.. Porter will no doubt obey orders and re.
turn to this couatry; where peace, plenty
and harmony prevails. aud should Italy de.
eide to disturb his peace, or that of any 9th.
er American citizen, in this country, they
will probably find warm reception.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
A HORSE-TAMERS REMARK.
BRING ON your BRsNcHos.

All parties having horses they want broke
to ride or drive can now be accommodated.
] am prepared to handle and break them To
suit the owner In every respect. Have cor.
rails and stables constructed for the purpose.
and being hors-man of many years esprr
ience, the worst horse IL not too bad. tame
with whip IL desired or my method owner
may request. Cruel treatment Ia avoided.
ll.r-es may lie brought In or will come and
get them. Let me handle one Of your colts
aud you will bring the otbe's. Price, In or.
diuary case. $40 per head. Will feed them
while in my ohrrgs aud return them when
broken. GENE BELL.
P. Address, DELTA, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

Professor Snow reports: The coldest
March in fifteen years. Only two Others in
% years have been colder, those of 1869 and
1876. The rainfall and wind were excessive,
aud the oloudiness was much above the aver.
aye. No other March has approached the
present one in the high percentage of humid.
ity. The entire rainfall for the three months
of1s9i now completed has been GAS inches,
whci, is l.61 inches above the average for
the same months in the preceding % years.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Inp.rt..t {. L.A,.. s.ly.

We want . woman IN every county to e..
tablish Corset Psrlor for the sale Of DR..
Nichols Celebrated Spiral Spring Corsets
and Clasps, warranted never ts break, will
outwear any three ordinary eorset,. Wages
$40 to SIS per mnnth aud expenses; We fur.
nish complete stock on consignment.
Settlements Monthly; position permanent.
g outfit free; incln.e Is cents sta,,,ps to pay
postage ETC.; address with references.
G. u NICHOLS 4 CO.,
rs East l4th ST.. New York City.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Iudt.u Depr.d.s,eu cp.s,s.

Just before adjournment Congress passed
an Indian Depreciation law that will probsb-
ly put $50, ,O0O. 900 in circulation. This Law
practically removes all restrictions sndz Jim.
itations and every settler or his heirs can now
get pay in full for all losses occnsioued by
Indians. Henry N. Copp, the we'll known
lawyer Of Washington. D. c., will send free
Of cost copy Of this law to all who will ap.
ply to him for the same.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

In the Pecos valley in this state, people
are rejoicing over the water flow from two
artesian wells. Water in one we'll was
reached at depth. of 2o7 feet and in the 9TH
er 1856 feet. This is no doubt little encour.
sgement 10 citizens in Delta county, who
contemplate exploring the lower depths for
water. Ifprovision is made for a trial at
this point we will no doubt be successful.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

A pair Of "curious Samoan cattle" now in
this country are exces.liuxly small, the male
weighing about $50 pounds. while the female
weighed about $50 pounds. Bsth are fully
developed and have very large hea.is and
long horns. These little cattle srs only
about two and half feet in height, and are
Of q reddish mouse cnlor marked 10 white.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

On April all records were broken with
regard to the number of immigrants landing
in New York. Four to one were Italians.
The transport ship Caclenere alone brought
l,420 italiaus. They are coming to this
country in herds. As u rule they are pau
pers. OF the ,42' landed by the Cachemere
22O were detained for medical examination.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
a;s,e CITY Stone Filter.

Endorsed by Boards Of Health. Sanitary Assoeia-
tnns. Phyncians and Scientist As the best. sinp-
lest. and most perfect hltor, cooler aud 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 biologicaliy. Durable. ornimen-
tai and easily cleanei ~ asy water.pail or jar.
Filters 70 70 gallons day. Price 81 toeG
DR.. II. X. Brasted. Delta, Colo.
Agent for Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

A. Arsbiss Proserb says: "Hs whs
knows not. aud ksows not, v . Esol; shs.
hin.' Hhs who knowa not. snd tssws be
knows ses, 10 simple; teach hin. He Who
kasvs, and knows not he knows, is asleep;
wake him. He Who knows. ani knows he
kpows. 10 viss; fellow hisa."
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

Thirty years ago, on the 18th day of the
present month, the FIRST gun was turned OH
Fort sampter. The firing was commenced
At 4 o'clock in the morning, and ushered in
one of the bleodiest conflicts ever recorded in
American history.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

no YOU WANT to save from rs tn 50
cents on every. dollar you spendf II 40.
Ing Illustrations aud prices Of everything
manufactured In the United States. nj manu-.
faciurers' prices. 10000 illustrations, all
lines represented. Catalogue mailed free IN
application. Address Chicago General Smp.
ply Co. i7S West vsn Buren ST., Chicago,
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Hos,ee for P.blica.ion.
LAND OFFICE AT MoNrRosE, CoIx,.l
Murrl, nh 1901 I

March ith. 1901. }
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settler has filed not Ice III his intention 10
make hnAl proof IN sulpnSt Of his claim, and
that s,id prosf will I've Innd!e before George W.
Henry. Judge and Ex- -Onicio Clerk nf County
Court, at Delta. Colo. nn April 18th. 1891. viz:
James H.. Sincinir. ID. y. No. sl4 Ute Series for
tue net4 sw.4 ny sei Sec. DO nwiS swM Sec. rs,
twp. Is. y. r. 8S, W. 9 p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF,
said land. VIZ: William A. D. Roberts. Andrew
Hotclkixs. Delta County. Colorado.
". II. STEELE, Register.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
NosIes Fsr Pasiicn,I on.
LAND ovvcx AT MoSIxosE, coLn

LAND bOF11cK At NoSIKbsk, 'ULn
April ihb. is9i.
Notice ishereby given that the following sAmed
settler has nled notice Of his Intention t0 make
nnal nr,sf In support ~ hrs claim. and that szId
proof will be made before Re gi<ter or keceiS
er At Moitrr-. la,l"., on June I. 1891. viz:
David Allen u y $50. ute Series for the sc y sec.
3Jtwp Hsr3wep. m.
lie names the following witnesses ~ prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivat on of.
said land, viz William T. Hathaway. Jacob n.
jones. Andrew Y. Cook, Am, $ Reynolds. II IIutch
kiss Colo.
W. H. STEELE, Register.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Nssses - Pnblleatisn.
LAND OyyIcE AT MesrRosE. C.In..

Notice Ia hereby given that the following
named settler has iilr nOIice o his Intention u
make fnal ptr,f in support ~ his claim. and
Judge and ex otIicio clerk 0f county court At
iielia. Colo. an April idth, 1891. VIZ william
d. Roberts. u. \ $50 Ute Series fpr the pIf nwN
nw'T. nwz. sec %. sw4 swH. Sec .. twp. Is 5.
H. oS W. 6 =. n.
lie names the following witnesses TO- prove his
eOntlnti',.ts residence upen and cultivation o.
said land. viz: James u. Sinclair. andrew
Barton. William Smith. Swan J. Alten, all Of
Hotchkiss. delta County, Colorado.
W. II. STEELE. Register.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
D.ss.se.'s Ar.see seave.

The best salve iu the world for ssts, bruises
e.. sores, uIeers, Salt Rheum, fsvsr sores.
tetaxs. chapped hands. ehilbIsins. eorss and
sii skis eruptions. and positively eures
piles, or 10 pay required. Il 10 GsaraBtssa
~ give perfect sstisfaction. or money re-
funded. Price Is cts. per bog. Hor sale BY
LATHAM I. .wiLLrANs and I. n, McMUR.
Ray.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Notice for Publication.
LAND oyvIcr AT NosTRosE. Colo.
March 9Th 1891

LAND OrrIcr AT NOfTRosE. Colo.
March..1th. 1891
Notice Il hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention 10
make final prnnf In support of his claim and that
said prUof will he made before George W. Henry,
Judge and ex-ofllcin Clerk Of County Court vt
Delta. Colo. on April l6ih 1901. VIZ: James
H-ayrn. u. y. No. 1890 Ute Series, Ter the nwx
Sec. 2s twp. hk,r 81 w.sP. NJ
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence uinn and cultivation nj,
said land. viz: Clark Dunn. William J. Barrow.
George H'avrin, George COrxauf. all of Hotch-
kiss. Delta Co.. Colo.
W. n. STEELE. Register.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

SALARY $26 per wrek:--Wante,i-(}oo
Agents to rell our general line of n-rcha udise
N" p~ddiing. AInve snlary will be paid IN
live" agents. Far further Information, ad.
dsess Chicsvo General Supply Co. l78 West
Van Buren, st.. ChiceQo Ills
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Notice TOr PuoIleatsSn.
LAND OFFICE At MoxrRc.E. coLo.
~ ta<.t

n.
Notice IL hereby given that Inc following
named settler has filed notice nj his int-ntion to
make nnxi l,s,sif IN suppnrt II hts claim. And
thai saii pruof will I've ,nai~ before u. W. Henry.
Itt,'ge and rx Oicio Clerk ofto. court. at urltS.
Coo. on May !. l'9i. v n GeNrge W. states No.
al Ute sefies for the " y NV 4 or lots and 2.
and " Y sw Z or lot ., sec. !. twp las. ~,
p. IN.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous =. nid-Bce upon and cultivation ,..
said land. viz: Willirm u. Johns n. Iarn.t
kand.lp Albert Weir. Aionzo hamilton, Of
Delta, Colo.
W. H. STEELE. Rexi
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

President Harrison leaves Washington
City to-day for = trip across the continent,
and intends visiting all cities Of interest and
thrift. Delta will no doubt he favored with
his presence?
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

Notice is hereby given to the holders OF
said warrants thnt interest will cease after
thirty days from date. A. n. HOWARD,
County Treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

April %. % and "a, have been predicted as
stormy days. April "a and 90 will also be
stormy; so say the the prophets.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

Il Is estimated that one hundred and fifty
thousand coal miners will strike about May
for the eight hour system.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Bath HOUSE.

J. W. Bnuldin has lifted up hath
house In connection with his barber
shop. Call and See him; next door TO
Conkiin Bros.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

Postmaster General Wanam ,ker's scheme
for serving mail on the transatlantic steam.
ships has proven Il success.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15

The peach crop in some parts of Maryland
hns already been damaged by heavy sleet.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Call Fer Csanty Warraass.
rREAssRER's OFFICE.

DELrA, March 10, 1891.
There are funds in the hands of the Coun.
ty Treasurer for payment Of the following
county warrants, viz:
No. lll4. Issued Dsc. 20. 1886. Amt $2o, 90