The Delta independent., 1895-03-06

The invigoruting character Of the air and
climate, together with its dryness and lightncss
and its almost constant sunshine with which 1t u
favored, imparts to the invalid u new lease of
life, filling his heart with joy well as incrcas-
ing his admiration tor this state natures great
slntarium The genial touch OF the climate
with the inhalation Of its pure air, exercises u
begin influence upsn those suffering from puln-
onary or lung disease often (nless the disease Is
too far aGvanccd) affecting preventative OF
consumption. and 1t is established fact that
plihisis is never known to afiict those born under
Its influence.
Delta county is known TO contain, anthracite,
bituminous good for cOkins) and Ignite coal In
incxhuustible quantities. From the lower end Of
Delta county up along the Grand Mesa, clear TO
the Ragged mountains there Is an abundance OF
the above named Goals, particularly along the
upper end nf North Fork, on Coal creek. Anthra-
cite crc,k, clear creek, and Ragged Mountain.
Veins "f anthracite now opened vary from eight
to thirty feet In depth, and Of excellent quality
These mountains are entered by tnnncing, and
the further they are penetrated the better the
quality of coal Is found No doubt exists but what
anthracite coal containing from eiGhty-fivc to
eghty-eiglit per cent pure carbon is abundant,
II fact, these deposits are practically inexhaust-
able.
Bitumino,is and Ignite coal is abundant through
out this county, especially so over the territory
above named. Veins have been opened aud
found to be Of extraordinary depth, contai,i ling
the very Goals from which the citizens OF Delta
county are now supplied. This section, without
doubt Is one Of the richest In the state. and
ahords inducements rarely cqualcd to men OF
enterprise experience and capital.
From the mouth Of Anthracite creek mp the
North Fork TO the main Muddy creek, gold
L. know to exist, as placer mining has been car
ried on, and gave evidence OF exceeding richness.
Also along the mountains and In the gulclies,
good galera ore is found in great quantities in
dicatlng the certainty Of silver lead copper etc,
in good paying quantities. Within IA very few
miles of these indications, mines are being work
ed which are paving largely.
Mica OF Il superior quality abouiids, and no doubt
exits within the minds OF experienced parties,
but what petroleum Is abundant in these valleys.
The nature and character Of this locality justifes
this belief.
Owing to there being no direct communication
with this vast region Of wealth 1t has not been
thoroughly developed.
The culture. Of bees Is an industry Of great
magnitude. and is extremely profitable. There is
no limit to this branch Of business, as food for
them lasts nearly nine months of the year. Alta
lfa, which Is grown here abtiidantlv. furnishes
the bulk Of their gathering. Three crops Of
alfalfa Is absolutely certain, while four crops are
often grown In one season. aifording All abundant
to gather from, add to this the profusion Of
natural flowers which abound in the mountains
and in the valleys, give an idea to what extent
the business can bescarried.
TIE product is Of a superior quality, pure and
white. commanding geod price and ever salablc.
Bees thrive remarkably and three swariis per
season Is common sufficient length OF season md
the constant blooming OF flowers, never fails to
furnish all the food required to carry them over.
while the yield Of honey during the summer Is
exceedingly gratifying.
A good colony Of bees properly attended to,
Will produce results perfectly satisfactory There
Is 10 business that one enter into with 40
small a capital. and receive as much from as the
culture Of bees and no more favorable locality
can be found than this The past demonstrated
this fact.
The system Of Irrigation Of Delta county as yet
Is not complete, but Is well advanced and In u
short time will be perfected. The opportunities
for irrigation are good. and within short time
all Will he supplied. The natu.ai facilities are
sucll that IL makes 1t comparatively easy to con.
vey wafer np 10 and over The most elevated p0r-
tIons Of the nrsns. This is true of California,
Garnet and Rogers mesas.
JrrIgntI.n ~ no longer mn cxpcr nc mt on the
nrid lands. ard the conditions Of the soil IN Delta
county make the building antLmaintennncc Of
canals and bitches very easily accomplished.
Every valley md mesa has It's net work oftrenct.