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The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
Missouri mocrats for Silver.

Jeffercon City, No., May 2.-some-
thing like twenty-five Democratic men,
hers of the House and Senate mt in
secret conference tonight and adopted
a resolution requesting the state central
committee to call convention not later
than August ! to consider the party pol
icy on the financial question. 1t was Il
silver conference from first to last. or
the nineteen Democratic senators, six
attended the meeting and there We're
twenty-nine of the tlfty-eight Demo.
Gratis In the House present. Governor
Stone made a speech in which ne as.
serted that II lie were chairman Of the
state central committee he would call a
state convention tomorrow.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
Who Gets the Credit?

Washington, May CT Is stated
that officials Of the diplomatic corps
who have been directly concerned in
the British Nicaragua imbrogllo. that Il
misrepresentation exists rs to the part
taken by the United States in bringing
about the agreement reached. Some re-
cent cables to this country from London
have sought to convey the impression
that Senior Medina, the Salvadorean
minister, effected the settlement 1t Ia,
recognized us an established fact by
those familiar with the correspondence
that the good offices OF the state de-
partment, exerted In no uncertain way
through Ambassador Bayard, brought
about the agreement. 1t was deemed
advisable. however. that Senior Medina
should be the medium Of formal COM
munication, although Medina's efforts
would not have brought appreciable re-
suits had they not been supplemented
by Mr. Bayard.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
yics in milwaukee,

Milwaukee, Wis, May 5.-From
more than score of local pulpits vol
lcys were tenight fired at 'tile gam
bling evil In Milwaukee," This ora
torical symposium was tho result of
several months of quiet but effective
work upon the part of the Mllwauket.
Ministers association. Detectives In the
employ Of the association gathered evil
dence showing the existence of public
gambling In Milwaukee. The minis
ters laid this before Mayor Koch and
Chief Of Police Jansen, and when
those officials declined to act, they de-
cided by cooperative means to bring
the matter before the people.
The ministers charge that the gam
blers have the protection Of the police
and that the policemen have acted as
guides to the gambling houses, receiv-
ing "dps" for their pains.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
resolutions favoring the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver at the ratio Of
l IA IN
INGALLS, AND BRYAN.
In q Popular Vote Bimetallism Would
Win In Every Stats In the Union.


Win In Every Stats In the Union.
Galesburg, ILL.,. May 3.-Ex-Senator
ingalls, of Kansas and ex- congressman
w. J. Bryan Of Nebraska, are In Gales
burg as judges in the Interstate ora
torical contest. They were asked their
views on the silver question. Senator
ingalls, said:
II have just returned from an eX-
tensive trip over the country. and after
q broad survey of the situation, am In
clincd to believe that II the question
We're submitted to a popular vote. there
would be Il majority for bimetalllsm. in
every state in the union. In other words
1t has been my observation that the
masses Of the people are in favor of
the use of silver rs n money metal OF
our system. l am inclined to be apprc-
hcnsive that if the Republican and
Democratic parties continue to juggle
with the questions. advocates of the
free coinage question might sweep tho
country at the next national elcction.
Hon. w. j. Bryan. of Nebraska. said:
Il have taken avery great interest in
the result of the coming convention In
Illinois. | am glad to see the stand
Illinois Democrats are taking, and be-
lieve that il the Illinois Democracy pro-
nouncel for free silver it will place the
Republicans in an awkward position. |
believe this money question Is the great
issue of the hour and that the admins.
tlation is losing ground while the silver
Democrats are gaining"
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
THEY MET BY CHANCE" q
Gossip Concerning Miss Letter and Her
Husbnnd-to-Re.

Gossip Concerning Miss Letter and Her
Husbxnd-to-Re.
Washington paper says OF Miss
Letters romance: Miss Letters first
meeting with her fiance was when she
went abroad some four years since and
was presented at court by Hon. Robert
Lincoln. then minister to Englar.i. 1t
was at this presentation to the queen
that the fancees met. and the meeting
was speedily followed by the most de-
voted attention of Mr.. Curzon to his
bride-elect. II was matter of the
briefest time before Mr.. Curzon had
made a formal declaration OF his feel
ings. but at the same time honestly
confessed that his worldly condition
was not such az to cntitle him to look
forward 20 a marriage with the beauti-
full American. with whom he had fallen
SO deeply In love The affection on his
part being reciprocated by Miss Letter.
her parents were consulted In the mat
ter. and the state OF affairs WAS frank
ly laid before them. Mr.. Letter at that
time was not inclined to make any set
tlement on his daughter. and 80 tho
engagement was apparently broken.
AS time went on. however. and his
daughters feelings underwent no
change. Mr.. Letter became convinced
at the end Of four years that he would
be seriously interfering with her hap
pincss II he held out longer. II is un-
derstood that the marriage settlem cnt
will be a very handsome one. Mr.. Cur
zon. accompanied by Baron Leaning
today for this country"
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
WRITING TO NEWSPAPERS.
Aunt Roxana" Has = Few Words of
Commisera ration on the Authors.

Aunt Ro1ana" Has = Few words of
COMMUNICATION on tho Authors.
Aunt Roxana Sheldon laid down the
monthly periodical which she had been
perusing. and looked over her specta-
cles at her niece. who sat crocheting
in the other window. "Vandeely." she
said. where do you suppose the folks
that send these questions to the house
keepers columns In this paper was
brought up?"
81 don't know. I'm sure. Aunt Roxy.
replied the niece, with slight blush.
"Vandeely," said Miss Sheldon. after
another keen glance over her specta-
cles, "hev you ever sent any sech ques-
tions to one o them papers?"
Once l did," admitted Vandelia.
meekly; when was first married. an
mother had died. But the answers
didn't do me much good. l couldn't
get the things l was told to where We
lived"
Il presume to say not" said Miss
Sheldon. somewhat modified. You
ought to have writ to me. but you wa mt
well acquainted with your husbands
folks then, an s'pose you didn't feel
to. Cyrus orter have told you to send
right on to me. Why. there's woman
here wants to know whatll kill ants.
an keep 'em out Of her sugar bucket
an 80 on: an they've give her a re-
ceipt that'd take me a good long spell
to study out. what with He Of one
thing an 'sperits OF another: an
mistrust 'twould be useless mess
when twas put together. I've a notion
to write to that poor creatur myself.
only ! don't know who she Is. exceptin'
that she's signed her name Clover X.
amt ever met with many names be-
gin with X outside OF the dictionary.
but 1t seems she's got one Of EN-. An
don't know how to get rid Of ants
Il had considerable trouble with ants
myself said Vandelia. as Miss shell
don once more turned her searching
gaze upon her. THAT was what I
wrote about
An you didn't know that a little
piece O yaller sulphur s,ick-or pow
der. either. for the matter O. that.
would send every ono o them little
plaques out into the 5, nd agin- ejac-
uiated Miss Sheldon. AN like as not
you didn't know that dough would
ketch rats that wouldn't pay no atten-
ton to cheese nor meat An | pre-
sumo to say you never hcerd that n
teaspoonful O. cornstarch In a box o.
salt would keep It from cakin' up In
Jumps. An more'n likely you-But
there"" Miss Sheldon broke of ab-
ruptly. you're real wcil-m can n
girl. an shall feel to be easier on the
folks that ask them questions after
this. seein' as my own niece by mar
riage has been one OF 'em. But don't
see what Cyrus was thinkin' of-not
but what you're good girl-but
don't see what he was thinkin' OF when
he offered himself. But then.' con-
cluded Miss Sheldon. mems minds arc
made up In seech queer way that tho
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

Boyhood owes debt of gratitude to
"The British Medical Journal" which,
in one of its recent issues, explodes the
fallacy with regard to early rising.
Courageously turning its back on all
the wisdom of the past, and in fragrant
contradiction with all those writer's of
moral essays concerning greatness
achieved by early rising, this leading
medical authority takes the part Of the
sleepy youth against his wakeful- par
ents. We learn now that 1t is natural
and proper for elderly people to rise
at or a. M, because their vascular
system has become stiff but that it is
equally natural and proper for the
healthy boy to keep his bed till 8.
Henceforth boys must deny them
selves such violent delights as rising
with the lark, and their elders must
cease encouraging them in 80 vicious
a practice.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

It is probable that the report sent
rom Pueblo to Canada to the effect
that pleuro-pneumonia exists among
cattle in the southwestern states is, as
department officials believe, a mere
echo Of the report that the disease ex-
listed in Kansas. That report, how
ever, was shown to be without founda-
tion in fact. Canadian officials may
watch very carefully all cattle import
ed from the United States, but it is
not probable that they will discover
pleuro pneumonia, for Investigations
by the department of agriculture. it is
claimed, have failed to show the ex-
istence of a single case of that disease
In this country in the last two years.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
An American education which doc

An American education which doee
not comprise patriotism as one of its
branches is lacking in an essential fea.
ture. 1t is incomplete. Especially IL
this true in our republic, wherein "all
men are born free and equal" In any
country where government rests on
the consent of the governed-and this
alone-it is important to its future
greatness that love Of home and coun.
try, the flag and all 1t represents
should be underlying principles per-
manently fixed. And a nation where
this love is grated, inculcated, and
nurtured in the hearts of the young and
rising generation, there need be nc
fear of lack Of loyalty on the part OF
its citizenship, to meet later on any
emergency which can arise, hostile to
its institutions or threatening its sta
bility.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

The latest marvel In electrical inven-
lions is that of telegraphing from Scot
land to the Island of Null by induc-
tion, that is, without any wire connect
ing the stations. The principle is not
new one, but hitherto its application
mas been limited to short distances
through the earth or water. In the
case reported 1t was successfully used
at long distances through the air. If
this can be made feasible important
changes in telegraphic and telephone
systems are inevitable. The disappear
ance Of the unsightly and dangerous
wires would be welcome on many ac-
counts.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
THEY WILL WEAR BLOoMERS.
| Young Women of Grand Rapids Will Os.
| traciz. All Who RIdlcule Them.

houng women OF Grand Rapids Will Os.
iraciz. All Who Ridicule Them.
Grand Rapids, Mich, May 4.-Wo-
men riders of the bicycle to the number
of 125 attended meeting last night to
discuss the blOomer question. A com.
mittee of three, consisting of the city
librarian and two school teachers,
drafted resolutions which were unani-
mously adopted.
These resolutions open with this par
agraph:
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, with
divine love and infinite wisdom, In our
creation has made us bipeds and en-
dowed us with WISDOM" and the sec
ond whereas says that the use of
the skirt Is only thing of custom anil
not Of convenience and is a matter Of
prejudice and false education rather
than reason, and the resolutions con-
tinuc thus:
I'VE believe the most convenient and
the most truly modest dress is the one
which clothes each leg in separate cov-
erings and true mOdesty requires a re-
form in clothing our legs; therefore.
be it
Resolved, That In all cases where. II,
our best judgment. the regulation skirt
is unhealthful impracticable, uncleanly
and inconvenient. we will have the NOR
al courage to renounce our prejudices
and adopt such other costume as will
eliminate these objections as nearly as
may be-"
These women propose to wear bloom.
ers and TO ostracise such of their ac-
quaintances as may make fun of them
or voice an objection.
Ann Arbor, Mich. May 5-The bloom
cr-wearing goods have scored vic
tory Last night ten of them rode
through the principal street of the city.
then organized blooner club, pledg-
ing themselves to always wear bloom
crs when riding the bicycle.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
SILVER MEN OF THE SOUTH,
Conv 'ntio Is Called to Moet at Mem
ph =.

pm 3.
Memphis. Tenn, May 3.-The move
ment In opposition to the Sound mon
ey" convention. which is to be held in
this city May 23. assumed definite
shape to-day. The Central Bimetallic
league of Tennessee was organized. A
silver convention TO be composed of
delegates from the South and West,
was called to meet at Memphis June II
and II. Extensive plans We're outlined
for the propagation of the doctrine of
free coinage of silver at the ratio Of 16
to l.
A manifesto, which is to be widely
circulated, was issued. Congressman
Bryan of Omaha has accepted an in
yitation to address meeting In this
city on the eve of May "a. Immediately
following the assemblage of the Sound
money" convention. The feature of that
gathering will be an expression by Sec
retary Carlisle Of his views upon the
financial questions. The leading advo-
Gates of free silver from both houses Of
Congress and from the states that are
expected to send delegates to the June
convention will be invited to be pres
ent and address the gathering.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
Now Mexico Grand Army.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, May 3.-The twelfth
encampment of the Grand Army Of
the Republic, Department of New Mex
leo. met In Santa Fe this morning with
a goodly attendance Of delegates from
the various posts of the territory. 1t
will continue in session tomorrow
Commander-in-chie Thomas G. Lawlcr,
accompanied by his adjutant general.
Cassius Jones, arrived last night
and have been the recipients of
distinguished honors. They left to-
night for Chicago. whence. on Tuesday
next, they start to visit the state en-
campments In New York, Michigan and
Wisconsin. thence returning West to
visit Pacific Coast encampments.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
A. T.. A. viii Enter Politics.

Milwaukee, Wis. May 5.-Dclegatcs
to the national convention OF the Ameri-
can Protective Association. which will
be held In Milwaukee this week, are
already beginning to arrive In the city
A supreme officer Of the order said to-
night that the time had come when the
A. p. A. would openly assert itself po-
lItically, and one or the other of the
great parties must adopt the principles
It is fighting for, or that the A. p. A.
party would be In the field with pres
idential candidate next year. A medal
which cost $1,000 Will be presented to
Henry F. Bowers, founder Of the or
der.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

Some things about the administration
of city affairs in Boston may not be
all that they should be, but the pro-
posal to do away with the city council
will not better the matter. 1t will only
place the government further from the
people. The danger of corruption is
always increased when power Is con-
centrated in few hands. Such power
naturally tends to concentration, and
this tendency is one that ought to be
discouraged instead. of being fostered
by legislation. If the people have not
enough public spirit to keep the Off
cials honest when they have the right
of self government, there will be no
improvement by taking the power from
them. The political bosses who will
rule by autocratic power will be then
subject to no restraint.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

A dime Of 1929 is worth but its face
value, from the purchasers stand
point; dealers charge for such from 25
cents to 60 cents. A dime Of 1889 or
one of 1910 is worth to sell but for its
face value. The dime Of 1889 having
on the diverse the letters o. P. is sold
by dealers at from 30 to IS cents. A g.
cent piece of 1867 sells for rs cents to
IL, dealers pay from 20 to IS cents for
such. A half-franc of 1861 has no spe-
cial value. Dealers do not purchase half
dollars Of 1929, but sell them for "a
cents to 81. Where the figure 20 is
stamped over the 27 the charge is from,
$1.25 to $1.75. There Is no demand for
flying eagle nickels Of 1857, but those
of the issue of 1856 are worth from
$1.50 to $3.50, according to state OF
preservation.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
Chicago Democrats for silver.

Chicago. May 5.-President Clevc.
land and Senator John NJ. Palmer each
received "jacketing" at the hands of
ex-Congressman w. J. Bryan of Ne,
braska at the Democratic free silver
county convention yesterday. and ms
each of them was pulled over the Goals
delegates signified their approval by
tound after round Of applause. Comp
troller of the Currency Eckels was also
the target for Mr.. Bryan's arrows and
his thrusts We're evidently regarded as
center shots by delegates. as they yell
ed with delight.
The convention adopted 16 to 1
platform out and out and elected dele.
gates to the Springfield convention.
Only twenty-four votes were cast
against the platform.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
That Tired Feeling

forerunner Of nervous prostration,
with all the horrible suffering that
term implies. That Tired Feeling and
nervousness are sure indications Of an
impure and impoverished condition Of
the blood. The craving Of the system
for help can only be met by purifying
the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
one great blood purifier. It expels all
impurities, gives vitality and strength,
regulates the digestion and makes the
weak strong.
"In the spring felt very much run
down-no strength or appetite. | began to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla and my appetite
improved aud | did not have that tired feel
Ing" II. X. souIREs, East Leverett, Mass.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
En1landl'H Crisis,

London, May 4.-The st. James Ga
Zette this afternoon follows up the r,l-
mors in the Times as TO n cabinet cri-
sis, and says that the differences of
opinion are due to the chancellor of the
exchequer Sir William Vernon Har-
court desiring to have the local veto
bill brought UP for its second reading
Immediately. the rest of the cabinet
ministers being in favor of postponing
the second reading because 1t is known
that several of the Liberals will vote
against 1t and It is consequently ex-
Dected that the government will be de-
feated in the division. Even the most
sanguine supporters of the measure
only count upon a majority of eight.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

1t is remarkable how many people
there are who have That Tired Feeling
and seem to think it is of no impor-
tance or that nothing need be done for
it. They would not be so careless II
they realized how really serious the
malady is. But they think or say, at
will go Off after while"
We do not mean the legitimate
weariness which all experience after a
hard days work, but that all-gone,
worn-out feeling which is especially
overpowering in the morning, when
the body should be refreshed and
ready for work. 1t is often only the
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
OratOrIcal Association Contaat,

Galesburg. ILL.,, May G.-The inter
state oratorical associa ton has elected
II. C. Haise. Doane university. Nebras-
ka. president: d. +. Blair. Wesleyan
university, Kansas, vice president; S.
l.. McCune. Ohio university, secretary
and treasurer. A charge Of plagiarism
was sustained against A. l.. Hopkins Of
Lake Forest university, who won first
prize In 1893, and he was removed
from first plnce. 1t was given to John
Kimball Of Beloit college, now of Nash
ua, New Hampshire. The State Normal
School Of Kansas was excluded from
the association. The next OratOricnl
contest will be held at Topeka, Kan
saS,
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
-klnAAa Is Ali kIyht.

Abilene. Kans.. May AT confer
cnce OF the Democratic central COM
mittee and leaders Of Fifth congress
ional district. held here yesterday, res
olutions were passed favoring the free
coinage of silver and calling upon the
state central committee to call n state
convention for the purpose of formulat-
ing party sentiment on the currency
question
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
International Monetary Conference

Berlin, May 4.-'The North German
Gazette. commenting on the statement
that an invitation to the foreign states
for an international coinage conference
has been drafted and will shortly be
submitted to the Bundesrath, says
there Is good reason to doubt If the
preliminary negotiations between the
federal states have reached this stage.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
military Activity.

New York, May A special to the
World from Managua, Nicaragua, says
that volunteer companies are forming
throughout the country, and military
aids are coming and going In all direc-
tions. The activity OF the military In
dicates that n crisis is approaching.
President Zelaya has called another
meeting Of the leading citizens.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
The. All Favor slIxar.

st Louis, NO., May G.-Specials to
the Republic state that conventions
which were held at Carrolton. Calhoun
County; Paris, Edgar County, and Me-
LeansbOro, Hamilton County, not only
elected delegates to attend the Demo-
cratic state convention, but adopted
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
some Jawbr~akinx welsh Sames.


A correspondent sends n clipping
from nn English church paper giving
n list OF vacant benehocs. In the dio-
cese Of Bangor the following are men
toned "Dwygyfylchicum-P -Penmacnm-
awr. V. Gross value f3l2. net value
f27G and house: pop. 2747. Patron
A. Evil. LianfairpwligwynKyl
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ysil log cum
Llandisilio. X. Gross value fl90 and
glebc, net value fl5i and house: pop,
1886. Patron-The Bishop. Liechcyn-
farwy. V. Gross value fls0. net value
fiji and house: pop. 1870. Patron
The Bishop. Pentraeth-cum- Lila n bcdr-
goch. p. c. Gross value 1896. net value
f2l2 and house: pop. 1906. Patron
Tho Bishop
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

Results of German inquiry prove
that overhead wires tend to reduce the
violence of thunderstorms and lessen
the danger from lightning. Cases of
damages from lightning were about
Ave times as numerous in places with
out telephone systems as in those hay-
Ing them.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
The yearly proportion Of neanuts :,

The yearly proportion of peanuts in
this country is about IS, 10000. 900
pounds, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee
and North Carolina harvesting the
most in the order named. But after all
the American crop Of peanuts is small.
compared with that of Africa, which
in 1892 shipped 40o.oOO.oO0 pounds of
peanuts to Europe.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

Queen Victoria has sixty pianos in
her different residences. The prob
able reason for this is that she has
been taking music lessons and prac-
ticing SO much that the neighbors
have notified the police.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
ENGLAND EvACUATES,

Her Marines Withdraw From Corinto nS
Result OF Nicaragua's Promise.
Washington. May 5.-Dispatches re
rrived here from Corinto by Minister
Guzman state that the British forces
Withdrew from the custom house at
that port this morning. and returned
to their ships. This Is In accordance
with the agreement entered into under
which Nicaragua is to pay $77,5OO at
London within fifteen days
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Makes Pure Blood.

real important things. like ants an
rats an 80 on. don't seem to weigh
with 'em hardly a mite when they come
to gettin' married: an Cyrus was Jest
like all the rest. presume to say"
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

Mr.. Gully. the new speaker of the
house Of commons, is the son of a
butcher who became prize fighter.
He himself is not the representative of
a ring, however.
The Delta independent., 1895-05-08

Mura Kahn evidently is misnomer.
so FAR as whipping the British is con-
cerned 1t is quite evident that Mura
can't.