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The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
NATURAL GAS.
Grand -amction Company Found "A
Coed Flaw.


The people Of Mesa county are re;Gic-
ing. and well they may. They have a
flowing natural gas well which means
much to the Western Slope.
Last summer company WIS organized
to bore Tor oil. gas or artesian water. The
capital stock OF the company was 81 CO.
COO, shares 81 each. TIE principal stock
holders are residents of Rock Island.
ILL.,, and the officers are in Grand juno
ton. Tic well is ten inches in circumfer-
ence, and they propose by placing one
casing in another 10 bring oil. gas and
water from the same well il all be found.
There is little doub. from indications
that they will soon have flowing oil
well before they go many feet further
down. AT depth of $50 feet they have
a flow OF gas with L pressure of sixty
pounds to the square inch.
Last Thursday night in TIE presence Of
large crowd they lighted the gas which
produced flame 20 feet high.
They expect TO go down about 2,OC1
feet in order 10 determine what is under
them
There is no doubt but the same condi-
tions exist on this side of Grand Mesa
There are continuous veins of coal on
the Mesa side from here TO the head of
the North Fork. Last summer an at
tempt was made in Delta county to
organize company for the purpose of
making the same experiments in the
Gunnison valley. but the hard times
knocked out the undertaking 1t would
be good idea TO start the project again.
before Grand junction picks up all the
industries these Developments are bound
to bring.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
billy High shield.

We have not read such news. but some
lof our citizens claim TO lave read in ST.
Louis papers of the death Of Indian
Billy High Shield who captiyatcd the
audiences here last summer with the
Kickapoo Medicine Co. [
Tho report ia that in Nebraska thcat-
Yer the tall Indian Of the company whose
duty it WIS to wait ON Billy while on the
slack wire, had shot Billy while perform
ing. and the audience made rush for
the large Indian and hung him that even
ing.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
Iforses Wanted.

wish 10 trade l3o acres Of improved
land within 81 miles Of Cincinnati. Ark.
for hoisss in Delta county. There are 10
acres in good orchard bearing all kinds
OF fruits: 40 acres in clover and timothy
meadow; 80 acres in clover and orchard
grass me idow; 40 acres in clover and
timothy pasture: 10 acres in timber:
good buildings. and well fenced: creek
runs through pasture aifording best
water the year round Place will rent for
slo0 per year above expenses.
FRED JACKSON, Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Gale Brothers have bought large
stock OF furniture. Christmas goods. and
in fact everything needed by the house
keeper ut 'hard-timc" prices. They are
now ready to sell at "hard time" prices.
Come in and see them, us it is no trouble
to show goods, and they are always glad
to meet friends and customers, old and
new. Same old place.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

There will be a meeting at the Metho-
dis, church Thursday evening for the
purpose of organizing general literary
and debating society. Every one interest.
din literary work are asked to be present
and jain Us charter members.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

One rubber coat: side OF bacon: one
wooden BUCKET: half sack OF -four; found
an Tongue creek on Monday November
9th. Parties can have same by proving
property and paying for this notice.
II. A. CASTLE. Eci;ert, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

There was large crowd at the Literary
Society at the school house up the Gun
nison last Friday night. They decided to
hold the meetings every Friday night
instead Of every fortnight.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Rev. Gill of the Methodist church will
introduce rew feature in the Sunday
evening services. just preceding the
regular sermons he will give five min
utes talk on the leading topic Of interest
either local or national every week
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Edwin L. Crow and wife returned
yesterday from trip 10 New York.
Worlds Fair, Nebraska and Minnesota.
He says Delta has tho best outlook Of
any place he visited with the exception
Of the creamery districts OF New YORK..
He also says several Minsota and Neb
raslsa parties will no doubt settle in
Delta county in the spring.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
Tny Kous,r's Bosrox Bnows Bnr.p

Onr genial County Clerk c. ID. John.
scn left this morning for Wisconsin for
u short visit and will briug Mrs. johnson
back with him. lie has boe:i ''baching
IL - as long as he can stand il.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

George kohnie. brother OF John
Kohnlc the popular baker, arrived on
last Thurs lay to visit the family. He
gave the family no notice, and it was
complete surprise for them.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Miss Dora McMurray returned las!
week from an extended trip beyond the
range. Her many friends will be glad to
welcome her back home.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
laElin. Rach.

will be back 10 Delta on the 10th Of
this month 10 take negatives for 10 days.
Owing TO the hard times ! will be oblie
ed to still make frs; class photographs
for 50 per dozen. Call and see me.
c. A. ERicksoy-/
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

The Young Peoples Society Of the
Baptist church will give social at the
Parsonage Friday, Nov. 2i.h. Particulars
given next week.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
RowESA READ.
EaI,nIs'. Tary sos per pound

Tho road to Wiatoa's coal mines are in
Eyct class shape, and he is selling fine
grade OF coal at reasonable rates.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining in the pest Office
November 10. 1898.
Millenger. Maud.
Linderman. WILDER.
McElvian. Richard. t2l
Olcott. Albert.
Stones. Albert.
II not called for in 20 days, they will
be sent to the dead letter office.
W. .. STEPHENS. p. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

b. c. Bowers, whose hands were burn
cd in the recent fire, is fast recovering
from his injuries under the careful
watching OF DIR. MacLcan and the nurs-
ing of Mr.. HOOPS.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

The trip OF Messrs. Findey, Rice and
Travis 10 st. Anthony, Idaho, did not
prove simply pleasure trip. Mr.. Rice is
still there. and Mr.. Findley will soon go
there where they will start in the mcr
camille business. Their many friends
wish them success in their new enter
nrisn
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Grand Junction has new kind OF gas
on hand now. This kind will burn. The
kind they have been using was only
noticeable by u sulphuric smell.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

The best and most complete cattle ranch in
Colorado for sale; lGo acres and 200 acres of
desert land, l20 acres in alfalfa, 4 acres in
fruit, l25 head cattle, IA head horses. hogs,
chickens, bees, wagons, harness, buggy, full
set of implements, etc, price $, 100000. Call
and get particulars.
BLAIR & MASTIN.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

j. ]. Wia.os says times are too hard to
have prices of coal raised FOR the winter
and he will cell you Tongue creek Goa
delivered at s4.5o per ton.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

There will be meeting Of McClcllen
Post No. T6 G. A. II. at the Court House
next Saturday evening. All comrades
invited to attend.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
LOCAL.

G. n. Hastings and family and John
Bouldin will be home next week from
Dallas where they have spent the sum
mer herding and marketing cattle. Miss
Bouldin, Johns sister has gone east.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
rhr wi,,..n. c.n, M,sc

will have the Williams coal mine in
good working order by Nov. 2j.h and will
he able TO fill nll orders with the bcs,
coal on the market. Roads in good con.
dition: usual prices.
ADAM LoRnER
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Those stirring speeches by Mr.. Patter-
son in Virginia produced Democratic
majority OF 6o0o0. II he had made
few moro there would not have been a
Populist vote in the State.
For Snlc.
One acre of ground in North Delta in
good locality.
john POWERS.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
Rnccial Naiicc.

Twill do no more blacksmith work
without cash when the work is done: hut
will do it 10 per cent, cheaper than be-
fore hard times" struck us.
JAS. GREENWOOD.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Mrs. W. G. Harris, wife OF our affablc
school principal, Prof. Harris, arrived
last week from Missouri, where she has
been visiting relatives FOR some time.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Tho Adventist camp has been moved
from Delta. after n long series Of meet
ings. Elder Palmer remained few days
to look after some important matters.
They contemplate building church here.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Bert Norton and Postmaster Stephens
traded horses the first OF the week Asa
consequence Bert had a hard time 10
deliver the mail yesterday. 1t is hard 10
get the better Of man from Missouri.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Mrs. Duvall. ID. Bailey and w. G.
Simpson, all of whom have been on the
sick list, are again able to be around. and
will be found in their accustomed places
soon.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

so acres mesa land with water right;
100 fruit trees. 5 head of cattle. IS
stands of bees, % chickens for only 3d.
100.
Blair x Mastin.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
For Rent,

Two bed rooms, nea. and warm. with
use OF sitting room: rent reasonable.
Mas iEBI
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Reed Burritt. former resident of
Delta, and who now keeps the largest
market in Glenwood Springs, WIS in town
last Friday and Saturday buying large
quantities OF hay and cattle us his card
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Judge Amsbary sold l. Van BALKAN
fine team of horses the first OF the week.
II was one Of the best teams in the coun-
20
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

James Mcldrum and family. Of Iron.on.
arrived last Thursday and are living over
in North Delta.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

The Epworth League will give literary
entertainment tomorrow evening at tho
Methodist church
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

The Peoples Party is right in it in
Virginia. -EOuray Plaindealer.
Yes, dear. right in the soup.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

II Cripple Creek miners keep putting
out gold at the rate they are low it will
be as cheap as silver.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Tie young people will hold n ball at ths
opera house on Thanksgiving evening.
Everybody invited.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
Geosi Meat, Good Temper.

II you come home and the cook is cross,
Nothing in sight that's fit to cat;
Put on your hat, and come down town.
Stop in ut Pnyncs' and get some meat.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
- =
pr,~cs fur cash Only,

will sell Loin steak for IL cents per
pound: Rognd steak } lbs for 25c.: Boil.
Ing meats from ic. 10 Ic.: Oysters 55c
per can. Will sell If the above figures
uatil price of cattle on foot raises.
j. j. BARKER.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Women are voters and We of course OK.
pect them to get out and work the roads
or pay a poll tax.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Tho editor OF the ISpErEapESr has n
row bicycle, but MS he can not ride " i'll
trade il for dog, and then shoot the dog.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

C,nklin & Gaunt ire preparing TO put
a stone sidewalk in front o; their store.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Tho latest styles in ladies' fine shoes
Oxfords and strap sandals may bc
found at Css,lc !. Eeynolas.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Don't forget the ball at the opera house
Thanksgiving evening. Tickets sl.00;
supper 75 cents per couple, cxta.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

loo acres on Ash Mesa all IN Ter fence and
water. Price 81 200 easy terms.
BLAIR 4 MASrIN.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

The Delta Investment Co. has some
OF the finest residence lots in the city
that will be sold this month at $50 each.
GEo. STEPHAN, Manager.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

The Delta Investment Co. is now sell.
ing fine lots ON cssy terms.
Gro. STEPHAN, Manager.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Mr.. Cleveland refrained from including
in his Thanksgiving proclamation any an
swer to the charges filed by Gov. Pen
meyer in his message.-Washinton Star
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Double your money by buying lot
frsm the Delta Investment Co.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

J. ". Stell. the hustling plumber. is
papa Of another big healthy boy. The
little stranger arrived last Sunday, and
Jim does not care how election went
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

spruce Fence Rails.
will sell dry spruce fence rails at 3
cents apiece ut Wagoncr's saw mill. Good
snds and easy place To reach. Will talsc
any kind Of produce in exchanges.
s. S. STAFFORD.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
Is 10 4, Kohnlc'. Broad.

d. s. Baldwin is getting his new house
on Meckcr street near completion.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
arruee Yenrr Rnll.,

The n.ia Pharmacy sells MLiss
cigar.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

G. L. Wright is now shipping fruit by
the car load instead OF by the box.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Business is picking up all over the
state.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
All kinds of Rough Lumber nj
a. +. ANSB ARI'S.

We will take money wheat or oats on
account or in trade for goods.
GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

The country will be spared the arduous
task of trying to celebrate Thanksgiving
with congress in session.-Kansas City
Journal
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Mr.. Cleveland named day for thanks
giving an hour after the adjournment Of
congress. Great head, Grover-St. Paul
Globe.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Mrs. w. r. Travis (nce Hamilton) came
down from from Lake City yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Several parties have been in town late
ly looking Tor Investments.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
rr, Xohnic.. Confectionery.

Don't fail to sec the Delta Investment
Co.'S fine lots before buying elsewhere.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Good six hole ranges of finest make for
only SO at W. G. SIMPSON & Son
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
fouutl.

Fines, stationary at The Delta Phnr
tnu.y
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Money 60 loan on Ranches.
u. II. SMITH
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15

Money to loan on ranches. A. II. KING.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-15
An Editors Lir

An eastern editor gives the following
figures from statistic memorandum OF
his life in newspaper work:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20
EOU4LIZATION or T51ES.
The Assessment OF Mineral Lands and
Their Proportionate Value.

Hon. \. +. Withrow. member OF the
House Of Delegates from the district com
prlsing the counties of Allegheny, Bath
and Highland. and chairman OF the spe-
cial Joint committee appointed at the last
session OF the Gen Assembly to in
vestigate and report upon the assessment
Of mineral lands. was in the city yes,er-
day in consultation with the clerk OF the
committee relative TO fixing a date for 81
meeting for the purpose Of preparing a
report for the next Legislature.
The committee win meet In Richmond
In November. and has much valuable INA
important data. which was obtained upon
their visit TO Southwest Virginia chair
man Withrow says that he VIII show that
there IS by no means an equalization OF
taxation in Virginia, and that this condl-
ton of affairs is pecially hurtiul 10 the
owners of farming lands. 1T is not only
the mountainous counties that are inter
ested in this matter" says Chairman
Withrow, but II IS subject That goes
directly home 20 every farm owner IN
Virginia" The committee is as follows:
A. +. Withrow, of Bath, *. l. Anderson,
OF Pittsylvania; John n. Mason, Oh hlus
George. and VI. h. Jackson. or Buchanan,
on the part OF the House OF Delegates,
and G.. A. Mushback, OF Alexandra; Con-
way r. Sands, OF Richmond, ana Henry
Fairfax, OF Loudoun, on the pare OF tie
Senate. Ben p. owen. Jr., is stenographic
clerk OF the committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20

The following were the arrivals at the
Davis House yesterday;
Irving b. Aslel, New York; r. b. Gull
len. Virginia: W. G. Crenshaw, Virginia;
D. T. McGirr. New York Henry r. Nor
ganthaw. New York; W. Henderson and
wife. Boston. j. r. Baiderson. Phfadel-
phia: W. +. Knox, New York; h. Davi-
dow. New York; Il. w. Shahan, Cincin-
natl. Ohio; a. Haverstick. New York;
Thomas Gallagher. Belfast; G. II. Smith.
ST. Louis. Mo; Hago Nathan, Cincinnati;
+. G. Newtm, Irvingtcn, Va; w. NJ.
Farmer. Enpcria. Va; II. L. Walcott.
New York; Charles b. Booth, Low Moor,
Va. Or. A f. Scudder, Cincinnati o.;
H. Wtcover, South Carolina: l.. G.
Wheeler, wife and child. South Carolina;
Charles a. Sterling. New York: Haywood
c. Brown, New York; +. G. Yuenglinger,
PottsWlle. Pa; George W Campbell,
Philadelphia: w. n. Failing. Charlotte
n. C; A. W. Fetzer, Washington, ID. c..
John ]. Mopp New York Tommie Bar
row. Philadelphia William Hells. Jr.,
New York; s. II. Richardson, Baltimore /;
G. n. Sow ars. Low Moor. Va J. II. Jones.
COvington. Va; w. W. Champagne.
Washington. y. c.; w. D. Price. Newark,
y. j.. =. Reinman. New York: c. S.
Perry, Charlottesville: Julian Noa. New
YORK, O. W. Woods. Roanoke, Va; T. W.
Sims. Roanoke, Va; h. T. Van Epps,
New York; ". j. Walton. Philadelphia.
A. 70. Househoulder. Baltimore: John
Smith. New York; Frank =. Walker.
Charlottesville; A. L. Roberts. Lynch
burg. n. r. Bowman Lynchburg. Leon
Newman, Baltimore; Edward Rohr.
Ireland: Mrs r. f. Williams ard two
children, Chicago, Miss Estelle Williams,
Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20
Personal AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richm ond's 1t L
zens, and Other Matters.

Mayor S. II. Fishblate and family. of
Wilmington, n. g., are the guests OF
Mr. Alex. Schaap, No. II west Clay
street.
The Powhatan Club viii hold meet
ing Tuesday night next at S:l5 O'Clock.
The legislative candidates are invited 10
be present and speak
Misses Pearl and Lora Mitchell, who
have been on a months visit to relatives
in Lynchburg. Rustburg, Appomattox and
Amherst, returned home Saturday
Or. O. a. Crenshaw has returned to
the city.
Hon. John A. Buchanan, Of Abingdon,
ex-member Of Congress from the Ninth
district, is in the city on legal business.
In reference TO the item published in
yesterdays issue of The Times that
Colonel G. Percy Halves is a candidate
for the position OF Adjutant-General of
this state ii is but just 10 him and others
concerned 10 state that he has been re-
quested by numerous friends in military
circles and others to accept the position.
of Adiutant General il rendered by the
incoming Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20
COMMITTEE Meetings.

The Committee on Finance held a meet
ing in the Chancery Court room yester-
day afternoon. and considered several
matters on which subquently a report
was made TO the Board Of Aldermen
The Committee on Relief Of the Poor
was to have had called meeting in the
Council chamber last evening. but in the
absence OF a quorum no business could be
transacted. Captain +. T. Reeve and
Mr.. William l.. Gum were the only
members present.
a meeting Of the special committee,
appointed to confer with the committee
on grounds and buildings. as 10 the Sc
lection Of a proper room in the new city
hall for a Council chamber, will be
held in the City Engineers office to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. The
special committee consists Of President
Dickerson, and Mr. Hardwicke, OF the
Board Of Aldermen, and Of President
Glover, and Messrs. King and Mann, OF
the Common Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20
TOOK KEKR FORAFAKIR
A Populist Orator Ordered Off the Court
Green I'm Gooch and County.

Green In Gooch and County.
SANDY HOOK, VA, Sept. 19.-speeial.
Both parties were represented yesterday
at Goochaud Courthouse while the court
was in session. Judge Kerr, who came
all the way from Colorado 10 represent
the owners of silver mines, led OH on
the court green for the Third party, 10
the great annoyance Of the court, which
was in session. His honor. supposing him
to be a patent medicine vendor, ordered
the sheriff TO drive him off the green,
but for some cause the order was not
executed.
Judge Kerr informed the people that
they were poor but failed 10 tell them
how TO get rich
lie. was followed by Captain Cooke,
Third party candidate for Governor.
These gentlemen created no enthusiasm.
During the recess Of the court Judge
Mann addressed the people in the court
house in behalf Of Democratic doctrine.
His argument was clear and forcibe His
advocacy Of honest money and the re-
peal Of the purchasing clause of the
Sherman law was received by the people
with cheer after cheer.
w. b. w. Brooking, Democratic candi-
date for the House of Delegates. and his
opponent, John Haden, Esq. of Fluvan-
ma, were both present.
James Coleman (colored), found guilty
last spring Of the murder Of Robinson
Winston. was sentenced on yesterday
TO be hanged on the 18th day of Noyem-
Der.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20
New Prisoners Delivered.

The following sheriffs yesterday hand
ed over TO the custody Of Major Lynn at
the penitentary convicts.
Sheriff II. II. Russell, Of Fauquier
who delivered Bernard Randall col0red.
sentenced 10 four years Imprisonment for
malicious burning; w J. Carper. sheriff
OF Pulaski, delivered Robert Brown and
ChaS Burks. Convicted Of a felony; depu-
~ sheriff c. G. Price, Of Franklin coun-
ty who delivered George Drew. colored.
sentenced TO one year for malicious as
sault.
Deputy sheriff c. NJ. Pattie, Of Eau
quier, turned over to the custody OF the
Prison Association Of Virginia at the IN
dustrial School at Laurel Station, two
boys. George and John Swartz. who will
remain there until they become Of age
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20

~ THE CLERKS OFFICE OF
THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HEN
RICO COUNTY SEPTEMBER IND, 1895
IN VACATION
Edith Harcourt Gade. wife OF Frederick
w. Gade, VINO sues by her next friend
Harcourt LCes................Fla
against
Frederick W. Gade. Defendant.
IN CHANCERY
The object Of this suit is 70 obtain di-
vorce a vinculo matrimonii by the plain
tiff from the defendant; and an afii-
davit having been made and filed that
the said Frederick w. Gade is not resi-
dent of the state ofVirginia, II is ordered
that the said Frederick ". Gade do APP
near here within fifteen days after the
due publication of this order ana 90
what is necessary to protect his interest
I'm this suit A copy-Teste;
j. E. BROADDUS. Clerk.
SEE. we. 4w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20

the sugar-coated pill. and the sickening
effect is yet TO follow
The Times gives the City Democratic
Committee and Mr.. Jefferson Wallace
(whose vast experience in the newspaper
line seems 10 make him peculiarly sensi-
tive 10 appearing In public print in par
ticular. fair warning (and II is fair TO
believe that every self-respecting and
pubiic-serving newspaper VIII support
the sentiment that It Will at all times
criticise the City Committee Whenever
they fail TO measure up to what the peo-
pie have "A right 10 expect
Captain Cunningham Hall gave notice
that Al the next meeting he would offer
n motion requesting the Legislature to
iegalize primary elections in Virginia.
This subject is a vital one, and Captain
Hall has struck a popular chord.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20
Inquiring for His Relatives.

Postmaster Russell is in receipt Of a
letter written from Eliist>n, Montana.
and signed Robert Cans Humber" ask
ing for information of the Whereabouts
of Thomas Coles. who. the writer says.
had a sister. named Martha Coles who
married Charles Humber. mis- grand
father. The letter adds that Thomas
Coles was Mayor Of Richmond i'm 1850.
and requests that any information OBJ
tainable about the parties above mention
ed will be forwarded him.
Joseph Mayo was Mav~r o."
in 1870. and no one named Coles has been
Mayor Of this city since that lime