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The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

Peach Festival at Grand Junction,
September 2, and 4, tho greatest earn
val event occurring in Western Colorado,
promises this year to eclipse all previous
celebrations.
The thousands who have attended
this magnificent sutumnal festival can
attest the cordial hospitality shown by
tho people Of Grand Junction.
An abundance of fruit is promised
those who attend. Go eat OF tho lucious
peach which is grown to its finest favor
in the unlit valley Of the Grand.
An examination Of the program shows
that amusements will not be lacking.
Tho bicycle races, on one Of the best
tracks in the country. promise much
to wheel enthusiasts. The great rider
Hachenbergcr, known a. the Butter.
milk Boy" will be present to ride.
A cowboy tournament, which will
gather together the best riders Of the
southwestern country, is one Of the
numbers Of great program.
A revival OF all the old time interest in
equestrianism. that is becoming obsolete.
will afford splendid pleasure.
Ropine and riding in = great plain will
give opportunity to see the festive cow
boy in his glory, now becoming thing
OF the past.
Rates on all railroads have been made
and apparently Grand Junction will, a.
upon former occasions, present the most
interesting three days Of festival &C.
curing in all the western country.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
Will Be Rsld Ia the Broadway Thsatsr,
September 8.

Headquarters Republican State Central
Committee, Brown Palace Hotel, (P.
q. box 440), Denver, Colo, Aug. IA, 1896:
Pursuant to the action OF tho ropubli-
can state central committee at its meet
ing Aug. IL, 1896, notice is hereby given
that convention Of the republican party
Of the state will be held at the Broad
way theater, Denver, Colo, on Wednes-
day. Sept. Q, 1896. at IL o'clock =. m. At
said convention there will be placed in
nomination candidates as below, to be
voted for at the election to bs held Tues
day. Nov. 3. 1886
Ono governor.
One lisute . It governor.
One secretary OF state.
One state treasurer.
Ono auditor Of state.
One attorney gereral.
One superintendent Of public instruc-
ton.
Two regents OF the State university.
Also to name four a. electors to vote
for president and vice-president Of the
United States, to be voted for at said
election, two Of said electors being from
the state at large. and one from each
congressional district.
Also to elect chairman Of the state
ceutral committee, and two members Of
said committee from each county tone
man and ono voman) to serve for two
ysars and until their SUCCESSORS are duly
elected. and to transact such other bust
sess as may come before the convertion.
Ths sereral cuunles viii be entitled
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26
Dsmoeratic State Ticket.


Tho democratic convention held at
Pueblo last week nominated the follow
ing ticket:
Governor-Alva Adams, Of Pueblo.
Lieutenant Governor-James n. Ellis,
OF Denver.
Secretary Of State-Charlss H. Whip
pie, of Lsadville.
Treasurer-Olney Newell, OF Denver.
Auditor-W. W. Rowan, Of Ouray.
Attorney General. A. L. Moses, OF
Creede.
Superintendent Of Schools-Miss
Grace Epsey Patton, OF Fort Collins.
Regents Of State University
J. Pfeifer. Of Denver; NJ. j. Hagarty. Of
Weld county.
Elsctors-E. T. Wells. Denver; A. T.
Gunnell, Colorado Springs; George W..
Thatcher, Aspen; Thomas NJ. Patterson,
Denver.
w. r. Robertson was chosen as men,
Dor Of the state central committee from
Delta county and T. H. McGranahan a.
member Of the congressional committee.
The congressional convention nomi-
mated Judge Bell for congressman and
this, with all the nominations on the
state ticket. was placed in the hands Of
the following conference committee,
which was given power to remove any
candidate named and substitute another
in his place:
Charles s. Thomas. Afapahoe.
Robert w. Speer. Arapahoe.
Thomas ]. O'Donnell, Arapahoe.
Adair Wilson, La Plata.
L. G. Paddock, Boulder.
Frank Adams. Gunnison.
George j. Dunbaugh, Pueblo.
Bo. Sweeney, Las An;mas.
A. v. Hunter, Lake.
Jesse Stephenson, Rio Grande.
H. H. Seldomridge. Ell Paso.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

SENATOR TzuRsToN, Of Nebraska, has
been compelled to acknowledge that he
lied when he accused Bryan Of being in
the pay Of silver mine syndicate and it
now remains to be seen whether his
other campaign utterances are any moro
truthful
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26
u0eleS fer Pablseasl0o.
LAMB OrFIcK At AOxrRosk, Colo. [

july l6, lss6.
Notice IL hereby given that the follow ing nam
ed settler has fed notice Of his intention To ma
final proof in support of his claim. and that aid
proof will be made before Milton R. welch,
county judge and ex-offcio clerk, At Della, Colo
rado, on August -, 1886, viz:
ANDREW CALDWELL,
Cedaredge. Cnlo who made d. s. No. 1881 Ute
series for Lot I. Sec. u, Twp. Is 3, X - W. 9Th
r. VI.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land. viz:
william s. Picketr, Thomas Gully. Frank B.
Middleton, Samuel Middleton, all OF Cedaredge,
Delta county. Colorado.
A. Z. AMsBARY. Register.
(First pub. July D.: last Aug. %. 1850
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

TIE Freshwater Mining Record, Of
Guffey, Colo- is one OF the latest. with
E. c. Gard and Elihu Palmer az pub
fishers. 1t is a very bright and credit
able paper for new ono and deserves
long life.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

w. H. Bigelov came up from Delta .
few days ago and il doing assessment
work on some promising claims near the
Barker group. He also had some claims
across the river 20 work and will be here
for several weeks Saw Pit Hummer.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

E. e. HOFFMAN has been promoted to
travelling passenger agent Of the Missouri
Pacific, with headquarters at Denver.
He is hustler for business and his pro-
motion il well deserved.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

Our friend from Creede, A. L. Moses.
has received the democratic nomination
for attorney general and is we'll dessrv
ing Of the honor bestowed.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

II the populists secure the endorse
ment Of John c. Bell for congress in this
district at tho hands OF the democrats and
silver republicans they can we'll afford to
allow the nomination for governor to
stand as made by the democrats.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26
Republican County convsntisa

Republican County Convention.
A convention OF delegates from tho re-
publican voters OF the several precincts
in Delta county, Colorado. is hereby
called to convene at Delta on Saturday.
September s. 1896, at 2 o'clock p. m. for
the purpoee Of nominating one county
commissioner for District No. /.
Also to elect eight delegates to each Of
the following republican conventions,
viz:
Tho state convention to bo hold in
Denver on Wednesday, September 9,
1896.
The congressional convention Of the
Second district to be held in--on
-1S96.
The senatorial convention of the
Sixteenth district to be held in
on--1s96.
Tho representative convention Of the
-district. composed Of Delta and
Montrose counties, to be held in
on--1896.
Also to elect county central commit
tee for the ensuing year and to transact
euch other business a. may properly
come before said convention.
Each precinct 10 entitled to both .
lady and gentleman ~ members Of the
county central committee.
Tho different precincts are entitled to
representation ~ follows:
No. Delta 8
C-Hotchkiaa x
3.-Crawford 2
4.-Surface Creek ............
5.-Paonia Z
6.-Delta .................
8. 8. STEwARr,
ALICE B. DODGE, Vice Chairman.
Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26
Democratic Ticket.
For President,
WILLIAM j. BRYAN,
or Nebraska.
Fer vice-Preeident,
ARTHUR SEWALL,
OF Maine.

HONEST money cannot be expected at
the hands Of those who deal dishonesty
with the American people.-Willian
Jennings Bryan.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26
Nosiee or Yl.al NsasIeo..e.

In the matter Of the estate Of Clcopatra Hics
deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that on Monday. ths
51st day of August, A. u. 1885. being one of the
regular days Of the August term Of the County
Ceurt Of Delta county. : the State Of Colorado.
Andrew ". Hice. sdmi istratnr Of said estate,
will appear before the judge Of said court. pre-
sent my final settlement M snch administrator
pray the approval Of the same. and will then ap-
ply to be discharged such administrator Al
which time and place any person In Intel rest ma
appear snd present objectio to the sarns. 4
aly there be.
Dated at Delta, Colo. July 9th. 1885,
ANDWrw ". HIcH.
Administrator Of the estate Of Cieopatra Hice
deceas~d.
(Fint pub. Aug. 8: last Aug. %. 1851
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

Psblseasiss Notice.
STATE OF COLORADO,
Delta County.
County Court Of Delta county to the July term
A. D., 1896.
tor Of the estate of Luci-
us n. smith, deceased,
vs.. Petition N sell real
A s1irs & s.IIH ga Ass ! sEs 4 estate to ''' debts
LEN MANKiN ELMER
GARDNERand LoRET.
IA SHAW. heir. at
u. Smith. deceased.
Ailidavit Of the non-residence Of A. T. Smith,
L n smith. ni r Mn Nstsis s.s,:nsen Eiisn
above fendants named. having been nisd H in he he
county, notice Is hereby given 70 the Mid defend
4, r. King; sdmini.tr.ior q The estate d I.aci,:
u; Smith decea<ed has nlcd his petition in tho
% s Se o. s e,s.e an o sad
PAY The debt. Of aid deccs ed, and descriSsd a. =
wv sEs Sec. 5, TWP. Il s, 81 ". 9Th P. y,
in Dsit. , county ,,h Go..dS ,afesher with al
term, 4; 2; isSs: Of AID couTt, % e helde. On
court u II house % in the town Of Delta, eli in Delta ia
county, Colorado.
Smith, jr., Mrs. Nettie Steve nson. Ellen Aantin,
Elmer Gardner and Lorettx Bhaw shall
personally be and appear before said id
day Of the tenn thereof, 10 be holden
at Delta in said county. on the last Monday Of
August, isoj, and plead. answer or demuf 70 the
said compalnAnts petition, died therein. the
same and the matters and thingx therein charged
and stated will be taken a. confessed. and .
decree snteryd against you according 70 the
PRAYER Of aid bill.
Delta. Colombo, July y. lsos.
AILToN r. WEIrN.
County Judge.
tFint pub. July %; last A ug. 46, 1885,
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

Grand junction's Annual Fruit Festival
Free Peaches Good nusie-6ieycls
Racss-cowbsy Races aad Coed
Time 10 Promised by the Pee.
pie Of Grand Junetiea.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

Morning services will Be held in
st. Lukes Episcopal mission hall the
second and fourth Sundays in each
month during July and August Sunday
school every Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock. Everybody cordially invited.
ARNoLDUs MILLER.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26
Ladies' calling cards ut this Office
either engraved or printed.
Estate Of Mary Burrus. deceased.

Estate Of Mary Burrus. deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed
sxeeutrix Of the last will and testament oi
Mary Burrus. late of the county Of Delta. in the
state of Colorado. deceased, hereby gives noties
that she will appear before the County Court d
Delts county. st the court house in Delta, At ths
August term, the last Monday in Angus
next, At which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and re-
quested 70 attend for the Pc-pnse Of having ths
same adjusted. All persnns indebted to sid
estate are requested % make Immediate pay
ment to the und 'rsigned.
Dated this ith day Of August, A. D. 1895.
MINNIE +. MILLER, Executrix.
First Pub. August 5. Last August 26, 1855.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

Subject at the Baptist church ne1t
Sunday. Morning subiect-"Am l
Prosperous,'-Ps. Ia Evening subject
Your Withered Hand,--Mstt. 1918
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

Tho democratic convention held al
Pueblo last week nominated the follow.
ing ticket:
The Delta independent., 1896-08-26

ALICE B. DODGE, Vice Chairman.
Secretary.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

as announced from time to time in the
Globe, have been circulating Pc
tftion asking the astreet railway conn
pany to give them continuous line
from Merriam Park to the business
been doing a deal Of quiet work along
the same line, only the Eleventh ward
alderman realized that in order to get
the benefits of a continuous line from
the park it was necessary first to have
the cable line changed into an electric
line. The first question to be consid-
cred was the proper manner to do away
with the route down the Selby avenue
hill. With others interested, Aid. Shep-
ard has prepared a proposed change in
the line, which if it can be put through
the council and accepted by the COM
pany, he thinks will be gladly well
coined by all patrons of the cable line
as we'll as those living at Merriam
Park.
The proposition to tunnel the hill on
Selby avenue and give q grade Of. 8
per cent from Third street to Nina
avenue would, according to the plans
submitted by the street railway en-
gineers, cost in the neighborhood Of
500, 900. Aid. Shepard's plan does away
with the large amount to be expended
If the tunnel scheme was carried out
and gets the cars up the hill on a
grade of about the same per cent as by
the tunnel plan. The route suggested
by Aid. Shepard is to have the line
turn to the north at Summit and Se1by
avenues, and hugging the east line of
Summit avenue go to Third street and
down that street to the point where the
line now starts up the grade.
Aid Shepard, seen yesterday, thought
the plan might be headed off by pub
lication of the proposed change, as
there were a number of persons inter-
ested in property on Summit avenue
who might object to the idea of having
cars run on any part of that thorough
fare. His idea, however, was that the
greatest good to the greatest number
should have deal of weight on this
the same as other questions of the
public welfare. The grade, he said. if
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

the line was changed SO as to run Up
Third street, would be a 3 per cent
one to about where the electric light
pole stood on Third street and Z per
cent one from that point to Selby ave-
nue.. The proposed change would bring
the residents in the vicinity of the
Marlborough Nelson avenue, Summit
place and the lower part of Dayton
avenue much nearer the car line and
aside from this would allow the street
railway company to operate a. continu-l
Gus line to Merriam Park. This would
be an advantage not only to the pat
rons of the line in the city and those.
living at Merriam Park, but it would be
of incalculable benefit to the retail mer-
chants of the city. AS it is now, three
fourth of the trade from Merriam Park
goes to Minneapolis because 1t is
nearer to reach by the street cars than
the retail districts of st. Paul. The
people at Merriam Park have suffered
for years with the street car service.
1t was for time good and all cable
cars ran to the park. Then there was
a change and the service was length
ened to ten minutes. After short
time this was changed to fifteen and
then to twenty-one minutes and now
the cars ran on a thirty-six- minute
schedule.
The alderman was much elated over
the proposed change Of route ats out
lined above and had an idea that the
street car company would gladly ac-
cept the ordinance making the change,
il it was ordered by the council. The
only possible opposition, he said, might
come from those who were aVerse to-
seeing the classic precincts of Sum-
nit avenue invaded by a street car
line. His idea was, however, that the
tracks should be laid on the east side
of the avenue and in such a manner as
would leave a good and wide driveway
along the avenue. The ordinance en-
bodying the change Of route and also
the changing of the cable to an electric
line will be presented at the next meet
ing of the body, of which he is a mem
Der.
At the same time there are some
obstacles to the successful completion
of the scheme The plan would make
the descent practically continuous from
the intersection of Selby and Summit
avenues to the foot of Third street hill,
1000 feet or more, and while the de-.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

scent would be more gradual than on
the present line, there would be more
curves. There would be a right angled
turn at Selby and Summit, and another
sharp turn on Third and Summit.
While the operation of an electric line
on such a grade is practicable, the ex-
istence of the curves thereon are an
added element of risk, and to say moth
ing of tie increased length of the route.
The city has an important interest in
the change. It would mean the widen
ing of Third street above the intersec-
ton of the present line The street was
recently paved and the roadway is but
thirty feet plenty as it is now, with
Sixth street taking the greater part of
the carriage and wagon traffic that
goes to the hill. However, with street
cars in that thirty feet roadway, the
widening of the street would be inevi-
table and might necessitate condemna-
ton proceedings entailing a great deal
Of expense, to say nothing of perhaps
concentrating opposition ON the new
line
1t has Just been suggested that the
company might be able to secure some
sort of a hosting device on the present
line. which would handle the electric
cars without the necessity Of the round
about route.
Another objection to the proposed
change is that there is reported to be a
clause in the present contract between
the city and the street railway COM
pany by which the city cannot compel
the company to operate electric lines on
grades having a rise Of over 5 per cent.
This gradient is generally considered
the ultimate factor Of reasonably safe
and economic operation in the present
state of development of electricity as
a motive power. It is argued by some
that the street railway company will
not give up this clause without secur-
ing some important concession in re-
turn from the city council.
CITY Engineer Rundlett stated last
night that the matter had not been
brought to his attention, although he
had heard some recent gossip about
possible changes in the route and had
made some investigation during several
wears as to methods Of obviating the
difficulties of the Selby avenue rise.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

the city over night, securing a. room
in the. home of Hong Lee, who keeps
laundry at All St. Peter street. ris
When Hong Lee awoke yesterday
morning ne was startled by the sight
or his boarder lying unconscious in the
window used for bundles near the
street entrRnce The laundrynan tried
IN vain to restore Leo Quong to his
senses by shaking, and finally notified
the police, believing the Lake City
celestial was dead. "A physician was
summoned, and after hurried exam
was, still living, but suffering from a
dose or poison. The central patrol
wagon was summoned and the uncon-
sclous Ch1naman removed to the city
hospital at $3.50 a.. m. Although every
lhlng was done to save the man, Leo
Quong died at / 80 o'clock
The suicide had evidently planned
the taking ofIifis life carefully before
he swallowed the poison for a number.
or notes were found on his person,
leaving instructions as to the disposal
OF his money, etc. One note. when
translated, reads;
Please send telegram to Hastings Mimi
TO my friend, HON Yoye, to sell out my
business at Lake City. Don't care how
much money is secured. My bank book is
IN the trunk. Buy coffin and pay for my
burial. Send a letter to my cousin. I die
In this house OF my own accord. After all
my debts are paid send ali the money left to
my mother, Don't put my friend to any
trouble. - ,-I eo1 Ol1ono
An iten1ized account of all his debts
ana also all who owed him, was found
on the dead Chinaman's person. Mines
teen dollars in cash was also found.
Leo Quong was a married man, his
wife living in China. His mother is at
Hong Kong He was dressed in Ameri-
can clothes and appeared to be in
comfortable circumstances. His friends
IN the city say that for some time
Quong complained Of bad health and
acted bit demented.
Hong Lee, the laundryman at whose
residence the suicide took place, was
seen by a GIL OBJ e reporter yesterday,
but refused to speak of the affair. He
IS considerably agitated for the reason
that favorite way Of revenging ones
sell upon an enemy is to commit
suicide in front Of the enemy's home.
Coroner Whitcomb ordered the re-
mains to be taken to Dohm's under
taking rooms on Seven Corners where
an autopsy will take place this morn
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

Annual Ball OF the Local Jehus'
Union.


The most successful annual dance
given by the Hack and Cab Drivers
union in the history of the organize
evening, when fully $50 couples enjoyed
the hospitality Of the union. Once
each year the drivers put their rigs
in the barn and in place of catering
to the pleasure of others, give them
selves up to enjoyment among their
friends. The hall was prettily deco
rated for the occasion with flags and
and bunting and banners bearing the
name of the union, while the platform
upon which was stationed STEMS or
chestra, was ornate with palms and
plants. Each member of the union
were red badges signifying his posi-
ton as host Of the evening and no
visitor who desired to trip the light
fantastic was allowed to depart with
out having been provided with part
ner and an opportunity of joining in
the giddy whirl. The function began
early and ended late. BY half past 8
O'Clock the floor was crowded and the
crush continued until the small hours
of the morning. The dance programme
was we'll chosen and conducted in a
manner entirely pleasing to the light
footed company. The object of the
dance is for the purpose of raising
funds for the union to be used in pro-
noting the interests of the hack and
cab drivers of the city. qbna.s
The committees In charge, land. to
was largely due, We're: Arrangement
Charles Dewitt, Jacob Jard, George
Reed Reception-Frank Grund, Leo
po1d Hilger, John Kennedy. Floor
William Barbeau, John Igoy itW esley
Quinn, John Wilson. 97b 81. q
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
sELRY AVENUES HEAVY GRADE
TO BE ABANDONED BY THE
STREET CARS
UNDER AID. SHEPARD'S PLAN.
HE WOULD RUN THE NEW ELEC-
TRIO ON SUMMIT, FROM sELBY
TO THIRD,
AND THEN DOWN THIRD STREET.
Grades Would BE Nine Per Cent
or Less Though the Route
Would He Longer.

The Selby avenue electric scheme
mentioned yesterday is gaining ground.
At the next meeting of the board of
aldermen, to be held Dec. 15, Aid.
Shepard will introduce an ordinance di-
recting the street railway company to
change the route of the cable line, and,
in fact, the line itself from a cable to
an electric line. The street railway
company, through it's attorneys, for
years has announced that it was will
ing to change the line into an electric
one, providing some scheme or plan
could be devised by which the danger
of running a line down the Selby ave
nue. hill could be avoided. Plans We're
drawn for tunneling the hill, but this
was not deemed at all practicable, ow-
ing to the cost, a matter of something
like 100000
The matter has recently been taken
up by the Merriam Park people, who,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
Field,
SChliCk
& Co.

The hearty response to our
Sunday advertisements proves
that the people of St. Paul APP
preciate high qualities and low
est prices.
The special features of the
week are:
Display Of Holiday Goods.
Oriental Rugs.
Reductions in Jackets.
Distribution of Dress Goods.
The Silk Climax.
Half-price Underwear.
We can't tell all about them in
the papers. Come in and see the
attractive offerings.