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The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
SIMS GETS PIHCHED.
Bouud Oven TO the District Court for
Grand Larceny.

Some time ago the ID. g. r. G. r. r. had
bill Of goods prepaid to Duncan, Colo"
There are two switches by that name.
but only one postoflice. and that in the
San Louis valley. The goods were put
OIL at Duncan switch down the river and
f. II. Sims stole them. and appropriated
them to his own use.
doc" Shores, the railroad detective.
arrested him and the case came up be
fore Justice Downing last Friday even
ing. Attorney Twitchell OF Montrose rep
resented the railroad company, and Sims
had no counsel. Deputy District At
torncry Robertson prosecuted.
The articles taken were groceries con-
sisting OF beans, oat meal. bacon, canned
goods prunes, plug and smoking tobacco.
Mr. Sims excuse was that he took them
to feed sick daughter. Rather heavy
diet for an :>valid.j The valuation Of
the merchandise was placed at sl3o.
Justice Downing bound him over to
the February term OF the District Court
in bonds o, $500. As he could not furnish
bail he will no doubt go to Montrose jail
10 await trial. There is no doubt from
the evidence presented 80 far that he will
be found guilty.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Hereafter we shall carry in stock a
full line of the famous Blue Ribbon
School shoes Of Brown Desnoyer. Saint
Louis, prices. You will know them by
the brand @o+ cut out of the leather.
They are positively unsurpassed for wear
ing qualities by any school shoe made.
Try pair and you will never buy any
other. CASTLE & REYNOLDS.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Lost Friday our neighborins town oil
H,trhkiss was thrown in n state OF cx-
ci,cmcn, by the advent OF large flock
OF sheep among the ranchcrs. This
aroused the ca.tlcmen. and posse "'
masked men with horses also masked
drove the sheep aud herders out OF the
community.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
IL TO 4: kohnlc's Bread.

One OF our citizens returning from
Cripple Creek tells Of two ''tenderfect
who came there from New York with &,
600. A sharper got them to drop l,ioo
on n scheme SO they bought tools and
grub. learned TO use giant powder and
wcnt prospecting. On Saturday, Novem-
Der 18th, David Mohat paid them $4,000
for the hole they had in the ground.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

The Daniels fruit lands company has
planted orchards in Peach valley that
,on,ai,. rows one mile long. Mr.. Daniels
believes in the long row system, ms II is
advantageous in cul;ivating, spraying
and perhaps in harvesting, for teams may
a.. better utilized in the work.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Quarterly meeting services next Satur-
day and Sunday. Elder Brooks will
preach morning and evening; Love feast
conducted by Pastor. commencing at 10
u. m. sharp preaching at II sacrament
of the Lords supper at close of morning
service. Business service Saturday even
ing at 5 p. M. sharp. All are urged
to be present. Come early and stay all
day. j. II. GILL, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Gale Brothers have bought a large
stock Of furniture, Christmas goods. and
in fact everything needed by the house
keeper at hard time" prices. They are
now ready to sell at "hard-time" prices.
Come in and see them. as 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., 1893-12-06

When we read about the Thermometer
being below zero in Iowa, Illinois, Min.
ncso,a. and other places, ii makes us feel
all the more comfortable here where the
weather is warm and the sun shining.
We notice some OF our citizens have even
forgotten to shake their strawhats.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

We have at this Office long letter
from one of the prominent dealers IN wool
making inquiry us TO what effect 'ariii
reform talk has had on the sheep industry
o, Colorado. Simply knocked out is
the shor,es, terms to express condition
Of this industry.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
PRICE 5 CENTS


Mr.. John johnson came down from
IGunnison few days since.
Messrs. Adams and Shock will feed
some 1000 or l 200 sheep this winter for
the market.
Andy Caldwell is delivering posts fer
Mr.. James Neel.
VIM. Smith is having plenty of ground
plowed. He contemplates setting out
\ 1900 fruit trees next spring.
! Father Clark will preach at Eckert on
| Sunday at IL a. H., and at the Mound
schoolhouse at 3 p. IN. same day.
kennicott Bros. have rented part of
their ranch to Mr.: Newling.
! Thos. J. Harshman of Dallas was in
this vicinity Sunday.
Del States dedicated his hall with a
| dance Thanksgiving night.
The little daughter of Frank Hepworth
is still very low.
Following is the program for the liter
ary society at the Mound School-house
on Saturday night:
Reading ng........E Edgar Miller
Song Ollie Smith
Recitation. ............M Mamie Gallagher
Recitation n......F Frank Smith
Reading Lee Snelson
Recitation Maggie Beckley
Recitation Willie Shock
Reading ug...........O Ollie Snelson
Reading Fred Smith
Song. Observation-Disclosures. Mart Ewing
Jolr Cr;f3,fh
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
Horaes Wanted.

wish to trade 80 acres of improved
land within 81. miles of Cincinnati, Ark,
for horses 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 meadow: 40 acres in clover and
timothy pasture; 10 acres in timber;
good buildings, and well fenced: creek
runs through pasture affording best
water the year round. Place will rent for
slo0 per year above expenses.
jl5 FRED JACKSON. Delta, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

The meeting last Friday evening did
not find the committee on constitution
yet ready TO report. so the same rules
applied as before. The question debated
was "Resolved; That the Government
should own the telegraph and transporta
ton lines"
Aifirmative-W G. Harris and F. W.
Robson.
Negative-H. II. Smith and J. A. Curtis
Judges Miss Myers, DR.. MacLean and
and DIR. Braisted.
The Negative side won.
Program FOR Friday evening December
Sth is as follows:
4huslC. ...SiNLi'N''a d
kccltatloD D.............. tlsle psler
Original Poem .......-. II a. Drake
Debate-"Reso.ved. That the works of
nature are more to be admired than the
works OF art
Aftirmative-MissA Alice Hoyt, Harry
Hart and Forrest Warrington.
Negative Miss Anna Nutter, Frank
Rasmussen and Albert johnson.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Reports come to us OF considerable
chicken stealing up the Gunnison valley.
Several poultry raisers have missed large
rumbers within the last two weeks.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

CD. johnson and wife returned last
Friday from visit to the old home IN
Michigan. Both look as il they had en-
joyed themselves, but seem TO be glad to
get back home.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

J. J. Barker sold his meat market TO
Thomas and Gum last week, and they
have at once taken charge Of the bust
ness From the way they are "hustling"
it would appear they were going to build
up large business. Many people have
been asking what Mr.. Barker expected
to do. and the answer is That it's no
bodys business"
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

George Carver was appointed on
december 9Th by the County Court as
aiiminisuator Of. the estate Of J. J. Piier'
deceased.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

The latest styles in ladies' fine shoes
Oxfortie and strap sandals may DO
found at Castle Il Reynolds.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Chas Wilson who at one time drove
stage q. l.. Wright. was working in
Dukes store at Hotchkisssomc time ago
and in reaching to high she'll n corn
knife fell striking him in the face almost
severed his nose.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
LOCAL.

Mr.. M Mrs. 4. J. Hauser returned
Sunday from an extended visit to the
Worlds Fair and to relatives in Iowa.
They like others who visit the East think
Delta is as good place as can be found
anywhere.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

The Delta Investment Co. has some
OF the finest residence lots in the city
that will he sold this month at ESQ each.
Gro. STEPHAN. Manager.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Sugar beets sent from Montrose and
Grand Junction to the Lehi Factory
showed good returns. Why can't our
Delta county ranchmen make good
showing with this crop next year
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Keep your wife in good humor by
getting her some OF that Tongue creek
coal; ALSO delivered.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

The entire Potter family were sick last
week with the exception oil Frank
Rather strange how they should be taken
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

will have the Williams coal mine in
good working order by Nov. 18th and will
be able TO fill nll orders with the best
coal on the market. Roads in good con
dition; usual prices.
ADAM LoRBER.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

The society OF Christian Endeavor will
give social Thursday evening at the
residence OF Il. II. McGranahan. Oyster
supper will be served at - cents dish.
Everybody lis cordially invited.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Mrs. W +. Simpson. teacher OF piano
forte. Four hand practice and class
lessons free TO all pupils.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

There will be Catholic service in the
school house on Sunday, December 10th
ut 1890 u. IN.
REV. FATHER P,cKt, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

ed to meet on Thursday evening instead
OF Friday evening.
The ladies did the debating on the
subject Resolved, That American people
are becoming too practical
The negative side won.
Subject for next meeting Resolved,
That the Government should own and
control the telegraph and transportation
lines"
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Good six. hole ranges OF finest make for
only eco al w. u. SIMPSON " BON
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

The road to Wintons coal mines are in
first class shape. and he is selling fine
grade OF coal at reasonable rates.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

J. J. Winton says times are too hard 10
| have prices OF coal raised for the winter,
and he will sell you Tongue creek coal
/ delivered at si.J0 per ton.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Money tolosn on ranches. A. r.. KING,
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

The Delta Investment Co. is now sell
ing fine lots on easy terms.
GLo. STEPHAN. Manager.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
rr, Kohnic.. Confectionery.

Dom, fail 10 see the DcltH Investment
Co's fine lots before buying elsewhere.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

TEY KoRNLE's BosroS Brown BREAD.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Double your money by buying a lot
from the Delta Investment Co.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

4. Il. xMaDARY'S.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Rollins Bros. have first class brick for
sale at their yards in North Delta.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
Kohnlc'. TaGy 2oc per pound

Finest stationary at The Delta Phar
macy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18

The oldest things to be seen in
the streets of Colorado Springs are
horses decked with wells. We have
grown accustomed to the jaunty little
hats worn by many horses in our
towns to protect them from the heat
of the sun. We can even see an UNI
brella fastened over their heads with
out surprise, but a veil gives to the
noble beast dandyish look that is
very droll. Some OF these wells, be-
longing to fine saddles, are mere
fringes of fine strips Of leather that
hang before the eyes; Others are pieces
of mosquito netting drawn tightly
Lack and fastened like lady's nose
veil; but the most stylish and alto
gether effective are of netting drawn
over hoop which holds it away from
the eyes, yet completely protects
them. These exaggerated goggles
give the grayest horse a vwaggish look.
The wells -arc not worn for fashions
sake. They are indeed stern neces-
sity, and the comfort, if not even the
life of the horse, demands it. Colo
RADIO, with all its great attractions,
has one piague-the plague OF flies.
Flies of all sizes, from the least up
to the enormous blucbottlc are every
where. Most parts of his body the
horse can himself protect if not de-
prived of his tail, but his eyes he
cannot, and these delicate organs are
special objects of attack by the fly
tribe. 1t is the least a man can do TO
provide a protecting veil for his most
faithful servant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18
The Power or Water.

"a Southern Engineer" contributes .
valuable article on Geology aud the
Mississippi Problem" to the Engineering
Magazine. In it be says:
We find in water the only tireless
agent that works in the modification of
continents; and instead of being the
great renovator Of the land, as it is pop
ularly conceived, it is the great de-
stroyer. The destruction of ancient
Rome has been attributed to time. But
it was due simply to the moisture OF the
atmosphere working thro Ign chemical
agencies. It was water, invisible but
penetrating even the very stones of the
wonderful city, that caused her to
crumble to ruins, and gave to modern
Rome grade greatly elevated above her
ancient grade. But it works not alone
in the cities and towns. There is not a
hill on earth that has not been shorn of
some OF its altitude By this subtle force,
ane there is not mountain on earth, il
not fitfully renewed by volcanic action,
that has not beel compelled to lower its
peak before this universal lcveler of the
exalted. 1t may be a dreadful thought.
indeed, but we do not know absolutely
that We are not dependent on the EARTH
quake and the volcano for keeping our
continental habitat above the level of
the ocean; for water not only destroys,
but it has the 7srsistency and force TO
carry off to its burial place 10 the sea all
that it has caused to perish. 1t may
take a long time ut its task Dat working
either in its gaseous, its liquid, or its
solid fern, it seems to be the most pet-
sistent thing on earth, never perishing,
and, however divided and invisible at
times, always ready to unite its forces
for supreric effort at the degradation
of a continent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18

Although peas were known and used
as food many centuries before the birth
of Christ, it Is singular that green peas
came into use in Western Europe only
200 years ago. Nine. de Maintenon
wrote in 1895: "All the talk now is
about the new dish--green peas. The
impatience for them, the pleasure Of
eating them, the triumph OF finding
them SO enjoyable, and the joy OF antici.
pating the repetition of the treat are
animating points Of conversation at our
court. Aud many ladies' after going
home from a royal feast must have .
dish ready to eat at home before lying
down."
Beans were in use 1000 years before
Christ, but in the Egyptian temples they
were under ban. Priests must not eat
them or LOOK at, the growing plants.
They were served at funeral feasts only
on the dishes placed before the seats OF
the lately deceased. Thus a prejudics
was CREATED which prevented much use
of one of the cheapest aud bes. items Of
food even in Europe until LATE day.
We have gained nearly as much by the
shaking of of such old letters as by
new discoveries. New YORK tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18
How t, Gu $: a Momaa.s Age.

A volume OF memoirs has Just been
published giving the experiences Of a
French President of Assizes. 1t bears
curious testimony 10 the inaccuracy Of
women on the subject OF their own ages.
As the writer's information is from the
calender, he speaks only OF the criminal
classes. The only instances in whica he
finds correct dates given by women are
when they are under twenty-five or
over eighty five. A. these periods OF
life, he says, they are to be trusted.
AT all other periods the sure controlling
tendency is to nnderstate. The magis.
trate has been able to give rule for
guidance. He finds that female prison
ers invariably state their ages as twenty
nine, thirty nine, forty-nlne or ifty-nine
and from this remarkable circumstance
he deduces mis- rule. II their ages are in
the forties, they bodily set them down in
the thirties, but conscience asserting
itself. they keep as near the truth as they
can and fix them at thirty mine. Whether
male criminals do the same the magistrate
does not London News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18
How He Finished His Defamation.

How he Finished HIS Defamation.
An Amherst graduate. night or two
ago, in reminiscent mood related the
following story Of school days to some
friends:
"Good old Doctor B. had the some
what Encouraging task Of training US to
become the country's future orators.
We always called him 'PrexJ Rtstori-
GALS He was an eccentric old fellow,
and had habit of cutting our weekly
declarations short that he might 20
home early in the afternoon. We never
could know when one of US might be cut
of in the most eloquent part of some
stirring bit of oratory with the stereo
typed remark-'Very well done, nextl'
"Tom Getting was the most promising
member of the class for the oratoricsl
laureateship. One afternoon when
'Prexy' was in a greater hurry than ever
to finish declamations, Tom held us
spellbouni by mastery rendering of
tho speech of 'Spar.acus to the Gladia-
torr.' Just as he was launching out his
defiance OF the Roman tyrants 'Prexy'
cut him off in the usual way.
''Tom, the next week, when mis- turn
came, mounted the platform, and making
a most profound bow careless!y re.
marked:
"'As was saying last week when l
was interrupted, after Spartacus, and
then be launched into the remainder of
the speech. 'Prexy' was speeches,
and that afternoon and for several after.
ward the boys were allowed to finish
their pieces without Interruption
Boston Globe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18
The Serpent's Venom.

A physician, while talking with a
group of friends. remarked: at is com
mon to hear people speak about poison
GUS serpents. Serpents are never poison
Gus; they are venomous. A poison can
not be taken internally without bad
effects; venom can Venoms, to be eff
iective, have to be in iected directly into
the circulation, and this is the manner in
which the snakes kill. Their venom,
taken internally, is innocuOus.
Another popular error is the suppo,
sition that a snake bites. Probably no
creature in the world provided with teeth
and jaws has 50 little power of biting
The jaws arc not hinged, but are attached
one TO the other by cartilage. Thus q
snake can have no leverage in opposing
one jaw to the other, and could not in
this manner pierce the skin. The fangs
are driven into the flesh by "A stroke and
not by bite. A snake is harmless unless
In coil. From its coil it throws its head
and body forward, and strikes or hooks
its fangs into the object aimed at The
entire work is done with the upper jaw,
the lower jaw having nothing at all to
do with it, A man striking boat hook
into pier furnishes an example of the
way in which a snake strikes. Biting is
a physical impossibility. New Orleans
Times Democrat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18
DIR. NORVIN GREEN DEAD.
The President of tho Western Union
Expires in Louisville.

Norvin Green, president of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, died at his home
IN Louisville, KY, at 7:3) A. NJ. His de,th
was csusel by bowel complaint, from which
be had been an acut. sufferer for ons week.
DIR. Green, as was known by the people Of
Louisville, his home had rot been we'll for
several years. Six weeks ago he sought rest
iu the seclusioa of his Louisville no ne. One
week ago DO was Ataken Suddenly i'll with
diarrhea and failed stea lily.
Norvin Green was | o n in New All any,
ind, just across the Ohio River from LOUIS
VILE on April II, 1918. He received coun-
try school education, was graduated from
the University of Louisville with the degree
of NJ D. in 1870, and married Miss Martha
English, Of Carr oil county, in the following
year.
He had hardly attained his majority at
this time He gained some political iuhuenc,
and in 1853 was appointed disbursing agent
for the custom-house, then In process Of
erection here. Hi interest in telegraph mat
tiers began year latter, when be formed
syndicate to purchase the slmost bankrupt
Peoples New Orleans and Cincinnati Ieie-
graph lines. His fine organizing ability wss
soon shown by the payment OF dividends, the
fl ST ever declared In the telegraph business.
He directed the Western Union deal, which
merged every American line in that conf
pany.
Upon the death OF President William Or
ton, Norvin Green wss chosen unanimously
to succeed him Ever since that time, 1871,
he had continued to fill the position. He
iaves widow and siI children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18
A Gigantic SIX eleiop.

Workmen in clearing the right OF way
for an extension of the tram road FOR the
Yellow Pine Lumber Company, near
Colmesniel, Texas, dug up an immense
beech log, under which was found hu.
man skeleton, the bones of which were
only partly decomposed. The skeleton
was that Of a man of gigantic frame,
aud the skull was cleft as if with tom.
,hawk. An Indian tomahawk aud nu-
nerous flint arrow heads were found be.
hide the skeleton. The spot where the
discovery was made is six miles from
Colmesuiel, on the Trinity River, in the
immediate vicinity where history says La
Sale, the great explorer, was slain when,
with few of his followers, b e was max.
ing his way back to the Illinois River.
The bones aud the relics have been care.
fully preserved, aud thorough invest.
cation will be made to determine, if
possible, whether the bones are those of
some Indian warrior or possibly of one
Of La Salle's men.-Chicago Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18

How comes 1t that English people.
who would not think of drinking milk
of the day before yesterday, will vet
cat eggs that are fortnight old or
more2 The question is propounded
by Edward Brown of the Durham
College Of Science. Mr.. Brown de.
clines TO eat eggs that are moro than
three days old ana he bids us observe
that an egg TO be worth eating should
be absolutely fresh. The root of the
evil, however, is not the egg-eater's
indifference TO quality, but simply
the difficulty Of getting farm produce
TO market, Mr. Brown declares that
while in continental countries there
IS perfectly organized system of col.
iecting eggs and sending them away
there is in this country no system
whatever for this purpose. 1t is
easier to bring eggs from Normandy
into Northumberland than to ge-
them from thirty miles away in the
country London News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-02-18

a PRISON AND PALACE.

Behold that tail and lambert spiee
frradiate with sunset fire,
Those windows synit with twilight beams,
With evenings irridescent CLEANS;
How they reflect tile early night.
Its mingling gold and lazu,ite;
And how those tall TRANSPORTED towers
Bloom 'gainst the night like granite fowe. :,
How grandly lifts you burnishs dome
A skyey shape of fire and foam
What are those buildings, friends" sail
THAT loom against the eastern SKY,
Aud dashed with many sunset CLEAN.
Look like the palace OF "a dream"
Them buildings, boss" the man rep.iel-
A sly smile lit his features pale
"You Jest look out you keep outside;
Them buildings is the county jail
Panied at this ending Of my dream,
This snti-climax TO my theme.
found poultics for my pain
In this wise moralizing strain:
We all live in a county jail
Whose towering walls we cannot sca'e,
Though firmly, all in vain, we press
Against its granite stubbornness.
Dull, cold as fate, its walls arise
And shut our vision from the skies.
But when hopes sunlight falls upon
Its thick and heavy walls of stone
They loom against the coming night
Transfgurel in a mystic light,
And, bathed in gold and amethyst,
The granite grows as so as mist
Transformed bee omes the culprits jail,
And from its towers cloud banners fling
Their gorgeous winnings to the gale
II is palace OF king
Sam Walter Foss, in Yankee Blade.