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The Delta independent., 1897-05-05
LOCAL. NEWS.

Mrs. W. II. Garland went up to Mont
rose Tuesday.
The Holy Moses minstrels report
good attendance at their show in Hotch-
kiss
o. I. Standish returned Saturday
from Marshall basin and is irrigating his
orchard.
The Hotchkiss correspondence was re-
ceivei too late for this issue.
Edward Fortier and wife leave this
week for Wilson mesa. where they have
bought a ranch.
James Watson and wife returned We'd
nesday from a weeks visit in Delta
county.-Phonograp
c. W. Haley has greatly improved the
appearance OF his home by giving his
fence handsome coat OF paint.
W. NJ. Hunt moved down this week
from Hart's basin and will reside on
California mesa for the summer.
E. +. Watts left Tuesday for a two
weeks visit with his parents at the old
hume in Nevada, Mo. On his return he
will be accompanied by his son. Mamie.
Fred Niles came down yesterday from
Montrose and will do the local act on
The ISDEPESDESr during Mr.. Watts
absence. Any courtesies shown him will
be duly appreciated.
A Talent Social will be given at the
NJ. f. Church on Thursday evening.
May 18th, at 80 o'clock by the Ladies
Aid Society. An interesting program
has been prepared. and feature OF the
evening will be the various experiences
Of the ladies, told in rhyme, and describ-
ing how they used thier talent. A small
admission Zee will be charged at the door.
D.J. Brannon was down from Hotch-
kiss Monday. He is the gentleman who
built the fruit storage house for W. :.
Cuburn and is feeling good over the fast
that it has been a success. He is making
a speciality OF building evaporators aud
parties desiring anything in that line
can save money by figuring with him.
See ad elsew here.
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A regular meeting OF this association
was held at the High school room las,
Saturday with a very fair attendance.
The morning program was as follows:
Song.-"AmerIca-
Invocation, Rev. ]. r. Wood.
Reading Of minutes OF last meeting.
Election: resulting in the choice OF
Prof VIC. Harris as vice president;
Miss Bertha Watts, secretary; Miss
Olive Ingersoll, treasurer; Miss Irma
Worth and j. b. McGinty, members OF
executive committee.
Miss Ella New read an article on the
Cooperation OF Home and School"
from well known educational journal,
which was followed by music.
A paper on Science Through the
Grades, by Mrs. c. E. Gray. with its
attendant discussion closed the fore
Moons work
The teachers present we're invited to
luncheon at the hoepitable home Of Mr..
and Mrs. T.. l.. Kellogg and reported a
most delightful entertainment there.
af,s, d;,,., N,s .P D.u.s ,a :.
very goo" paper on Inc Aim OF hduca-
ton, her views on the subject seeming
To be generally concurred In.
TO Ory ,b.r ,-.s.,,.d a coo, n,.,
pap 7,
on 'he ART VI heauihg' ana general
discussion followed.
Miss Alice Royce presented some fine
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Friends

Ice cream and cake galore at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Maggie Rollins on Friday
afternoon under the auspices of the W.
A. =. A. The receipts to be used for the
purpose OF furnishing a room to be known
AS the Delta room in the only stric ly
Protestant hospital in the state. lcca eel
at Pueblo. Now Friends this means YOU .
come il YOU can, from 3 to 6. and il you
cannot come send your 10 cents. the
price per hand out. JosKPH ii. ROLLINS.
The Delta independent., 1897-05-05
Amended Electric. light Proposition.


The following is the proposition in
full as submitted by Bristol 4 Bushaw
for putting in an electric light plant at
Delta, together with a comparative list
of prices paid in other towns.
D,,r, Coro ,,,;I 18th 1907
To I'll, M,yop AKIN Row, oy Tvrsr.rs
or THl TowS or DELTA, CoLoRApo.
GESTLEMES:-
The undersigned respectfully apply
for a franchise for electric lighting
and power in the town Of Delta. and
propose the following:
First: That you grant us a twenty
year franchise for electric lighting and
power in the said Town Of Delta.
In return for the said franchise. We
will agree:
First: To put in an electric light
plant, modern and Of first class type in
every particular, sufficient to supply the
demands Of the town Of Delta for th.
present. and to keep the same Of su,fi.
cient size to supply demand in the fu
ture and 10 have the same in running.
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0arie1.

SMITH ToRREScE--At the Presbyterian
parsonage. April -. 1897. by Rev. J. L.
Lower. ". II. Smith. and Miss Bertha
A. Terrence, both OF Delta, Colorado.
The groom is well known here as a
bright. pushing young man and is at
present conducting barber shop at
Hotchkiss, where he is doing a prosper
Gus business. The bride has been resi-
dent OF Delta for several years and is
well liked by all her acquaintances. who
regret her departure from Delta. though
congratulating both upon their happy
union.
SUTTON N-JoHSsoS-AtH Hotchkiss. Colo.
on Thursday. April II, 1897. Gid Sutton
and Mrs. l.. NJ. johnson.
The groom is and old time North Fork
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ranchman and the bride has resided at
Montrose for some time past.
The INDEPENDENT is in receipt OF
piece OF wedding cake and extends con-
gratulations.
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Notice is hereby given that the partner.
ship heretofore existing between Bald
win and Van Tuyl has been dissolve 4 by
mutual consent. All bills due by the
firm aud all accounts due them will be
collected by Daniel s. Baldwin.
BALDWIN 4 Van TuYL.
Delta, Colo, April II, 1897. l4.l5
The Delta independent., 1897-05-05

The Rocky Mountain Electric Co.
Denver, Colo. Oct. IA. 1886
GEORGE STEPHAN. Esq.
Delta. Colo.
DEAR SIR:-lours OF the 18th at hand
and noted. Herewith ! give you rates
paid by different towns for incandescent
lighting. The rates at La Junia and
Florence are the same as yours. Trust
ing this will give you the information
you require.
Very truly yours,
The MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC Co.
BY c. +. Lacombe.
Electric light rates in towns OF Colo
RADIO.
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Church Motices.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURcH-Rev. James
ii. Messenger pastor. Preaching services
at J | a. m. and SEQ p. m. Sunday school
at 10 n. m, Dr. Sfockham Supt. Young
Peoples meeting Gas p. M, |. NJ. Conk.
lin. Prest.
MrTHoDIsT.-Morninc subject. The
Man Christ. Evening subject. The
Bible" Sunday school IL a. m: Epworth
League : p. IN. JNo. r Woop. Pastor.
will exchange pulpits next Sabbath
with Rev. James II. Rennie. Of Ourav
l hope the congregation will turn out in
large numbers and hear the young min.
lister, who will interest all. He will also
assist at the Sabbath School and Y. p.
s C.. f. services. j. L. LOWER, Pastor.
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ToRRESCE- PARMAN-AtD Delta, on We'd
nesday. April 2l. 1897 Sam Terrence and
Miss Mary A. Parman.
Sam was very sly about it but that
new house he has started to build gave
the thing away and all hands extend
best wishes.
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granting the said franchise, il the same
shall be granted to the undersigned. and
the town shall be at liberty to contract
with the undersigned for as many lights
as it shall see fit, or for no lights at all.
And this provision may be and become
part OF the ordinance granting the
said franchise. We also agree and con-
sent to provision to be specifically
made part OF such ordinance that the
franchise granted to the undersigned
shall not be an exclusive franchise.
Respectfully submitted,
W. S BRISTOL,
r. B. BUsHAw.
The Delta independent., 1897-05-05

Sherwin Williams paints are the has
paints on earth. For sale by Big Lum-
Der Co.
The Delta independent., 1897-05-05

WASrsp-A girl experienced in cook
ing and general housework-to work III
a small family. Apply at this office.
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eeken Hens.

Special Correspondence.
April o6. 1897.
Grandms Weir is slowly improving.
Surface creek was very high all last
week.
Grandpa Weir was able TO be out to
church Sunday.
The apricot and plum trees are very
full OF bloom t. dics,ing large crop this
year. il late frost should not kill il.
Hay is not 800 per ton at Eckert and
Unknown" did not say so. The high
est We have heard 10 il selling is 500
per ton. Those who write items iron,
this place should give III ir own or as
sumed name. THE signature was omit
ted through the careleesness OF the proof
reader.l
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RrSuNEsS NOTICES.

WASrEp.-Dinincroom girl at Dslta
House.
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WASrEp.-Three hundred pounds OF
beeswaN. in trade. j. c. GAL
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CNkNowN

Park Reservoir Co. will have a meet
ing Monday. May 10. at p. IN. a, Ecker,.
Mrs. Porter Plumb returned Sunday
from Denver. after "a weeks visit in the
city.
Mr.. Hobson. OF Salida. has finished
setting ) acres OF trees in addition 10
his other orchard.
4 cat bi; Tommie Griffith few days
ago and the little fellow had a high fever
in consequence. but has recovered.
One OF the Harrington boys was kick.
ed by vicious horse last Sunday. The
wound is not dangerous.
James Pollock is very sick at his home
at Eckert and has required the attend
snce Of a doctor almost daily. He was
reported better today.
We are glad to learn that Tom Harsh
man. who was 80 unfortunate as to have
his thumb mashed 80 badly as TO require
ampuiation, ia getting along nicely.
Thomas Lamb has rented the head
quarters ranch. in Hart's basin, to s. +.
Hopkins Tor the season and that gentle.
man will take possession at once. Tom
will put In the summer looking after his
cattle on the ranges.
CITIZEN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-10-28
A BIT ABOUT ANDREE.

Herr Andree has made no report of
himself as yet, but there is nothing
to be gained by giving him up. He
told his relatives before he started
that if he was not heard from within
two months after he got off, it would
probably be a year before he would be
able to bring in his report. The two
months are nearly up, but the fact
that he faced the possibility of spend
4ng a year out Of reach of civilization
is hopeful consideration. The longer
he stays away, the bigger his book will
be when he writes it. The newspapers
however, print an interesting rumor
that a real Andree pigeon has been
caught, bearing the message: Eighty
two degrees passed. Good journey
northward. Andree." The date was
illegible. Another message, said to
have been brought by the same bird,
has not been disclosed The whole
story at this writing needs confrma-
Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-10-28

duced to vote for conviction. The
feeling among the jurors who are in
favor of the death penalty is high
against Harley, and they have done
some very plain talking to him. AT
one time they even sent for Judge
Tuthill to know among other things
if II men could compel l man to vote
with them, or if verdict would be
valid, if but II men signed it. This
is an incident that gives to the state
the idea that there IS tut one man
standing between Luetgert and a death
sentence. During the afternoon there
was no sign of verdict and no word
of any kind came from or went into
the little room where the jurors were
locked up. At times loud talking
could be heard and the tones indicated
anything but an atmosphere of har-
mony. Hour after hour the states at
tcrney and Luetgert's counsel waited.
but no word came out. AT O'Clock
supper was taken to the jurors and
then they ceased work for the night.
After supper was over cots were quick
ly put up in the small rooms adJoln-
ing the court room and it was not long
before each one held a juror or
bailiff and the work was over until to-
day.
The state is now looking for dis
agreement, having small hope that
Harley will agree to a conviction, GER
tainly not to the death penalty. MI
Deneen said if q disagreement is the
result of the trial the case will be
tried again as soon as possible.
Later-The jury later in the day
disagreed and was discharged 1t
stood nine for conviction and three
for acquittal. 1t had been deadlocked
for thirty eight hours. Luetgert will
be tried again SOON
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-10-28

chicago, Oct. 21.-At $50 O'Clock
Wednesday night it was announced
from the offices of States ATTORNEY
Deneen that there would be no an
nouncement of verdict in the Luet.
CERT case before the opening of court
this morning.
Judge Tuthll went home early in
the evening, leaving matters with
States Attorney Deneen, who was to
send him word in case verdict should
be reached during the early part OF the
evening. The attorneys for the defense
also left matters with Deneen and
went home to await any word that
might come from the Jury room. At
torney Phalen, junior counsel for the
defense, was arc Ind the states attor-
ney's office for a short time and then
took his departure. 1t is the firm de-
termination Of Judge Tuthiu to keep
the jury until Saturday night before
he permits it to go with a disagree
ment. He has announced that both
state and defendant have spent SC
much money and time and the case
has been so long and difficult to try
that he will not consent to a discharge
Of the jury until there is absolutely no
hope whatever of a verdict being
reached
The jury stands about where it stood
"A hours ago. Reports vary from for
the death peLalty to for acquittaI, to
II for death and | for acquittal The
one juror holding out for Luetgert is
Harley and it is thought that if he
would change front there would be lit
tie time lost in arriving at a verdict.
Juror Holabird is also credited with
favoring the acquittal of the prisoner,
but it is thought that he will come
around quickly if Harley could be in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-10-28
FOREIGN PEOPLE.

The chapel in the Sorbonne church
in Paris, built by Cardinal Richelieu
for the burial place of his family, is in
ruinous condition, and scaHolding
for it's repairs has been standing in it
for a dozen years, while the republic
and the city are disputing which shall
pay the bills. The state demands the
control Of the chapel if it spends the
money, while the Richelieu family OBJ
ject on the ground that the cardina;
expended his own money in building
it. Probably they would be glad to re-
pair it themselves, but they are tee
poor
Danish papers have printed a pri-
vate letter by George Brandes, in
which that eminent critic moralizes
on his recent serious illness, which
confined him to his bed 100 days and
brought him to deaths door. Incl
dentalIy he refers to his choice IL
bUary of 1000 Danish, Swedish, Nor
wegian, German, English, Russian
Polish, Italian Latin and Greek books
all of which, he declares, he has read.
most of them more than once, in the
original language. He thinks that fol
a sick man there is no better reading
than Michelet's History Of France,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-10-28
ENGLAND AND HER COLONIES.

1t seems as the only way along
which sure step can be taken towards
consolidation is that Of imperial de-
tense. In common contribution to
common navy there is policy at once
feasible and fruitful. i o the Austria
liam colonies belongs the credit Of TAX
ing the step in this direction. Their
contribution to the navy was, however,
purely colonial contribution for
colonial purposes. The cruisers they
supplied were under the agreement to
be confined TO Australian waters. Even
with this businesslike stipulation it
was a fine example to set the other
colonies. Cape Colony so far has been
the only colony to profit by it. On
June 10 Mr.. Goschen, the first lord Of
admiralty, announced to a brilliant
gathering at st. Georges club chat he
lad that morning received the present
of first-class battle-ship from Cape
Colony. The gift was unattended by
any conditions. The ironclad is to be
placed freely and unreservedly at the
disposal of the admiralty. The prime
cost Of a f1rst-class battle-ship is some
thing under S., 100000. The revenue of
Cape Colony is little over S25, 000,-
900. She is therefore setting apart,
unasked, one-ffth of whole years
income for the purpose of imperial de-
fence. The Cape Pertinent has yet
to signify its assent to this gift, but
there seems no reason to doubt the
hesult of the voting. No more splendid
proof could be given Of the passionate
loyalty which holds the empire TO-
together. And that sentiment of
loyalty is the backbone Of the British
empire. No cut-and-dried scheme of
federation can knit the nations to-
gether with the intensity Of that IN
changing patriotism. The present en-
thusiasm in England may lead to moth
ing tangible in the way Of consolida-
ton. Nothing tangible is wanted.
All the colonies need is the assurance
tfat England is proud Of them, is de-
te1mined to keep them, and if need
be will protect them with her force
On that foundation of good will and
the British empire is indie |
truetihle.-Harper's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-10-28
1T FROSTED HIS pipes ="
james Delapidated Appearance Gets
His Dismissal in a Justice Court.

He was a sorry looking specimen. as
he climbed YEARLY up to the witness
chair in Justice Severson's. court, says
the Chicago Chronicle. His eyes were
discolored and his features awry. He
raised a bunged-looking fist as he
took the oath to tell the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth
"sWelpmigod." His voice was one of
the queerest in the world. 1t was
pitched IN a squeaky, high falsetto
and seemed doubly comical coming
from such a husky-lookirg speci-
men.
Speak up shouted his honor
Whats the matter with your voice.
Me pipes is frosted, judge, your
honor" squeaked the prisoner.
I'll frost your pipes for you" re-
marked the court. What was it all
about?'
well, We see, judge, your honor, [
went home to play wit my kid.
Dye see, now? Me mother-in-law, she
kicks Dye see, now? I says here.
now I'm goin' to play wit the kid.
Me an her, we got to chewin' about
the kid an she gives out a holler. A
copper comes chasin' in, an when |
goes to explain he grabs me pipes and
twists EN- Say, Judge, I can talk no
louder than this if l was to hang for
it."
How about this, officer?" said the
Judge.
The two of EN- was fghtin', Judge,
and l separated EN-" replied the
guardian Of the peace
Where is the mother-in-law?" said
the court.
That lady stepped forward calm and
without a mark on her face
James," said the court, addressing
the gentleman with the frosted pipes.
you seem to have gotten the worst OF
this mixture. Don't let it occur again
Cali the next case. Discharged
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-10-28

The apple is the symbol Of Halo
ween. The rosy fruit has its due place
in nearly every game that belongs to
the ceremonial of the yearly festival
of the 31st of October, and the hos
tess who contemplates entertaining
her friends on the eve of All SAINTS
day must see that her supply is I'M
limited.
The old-fashioned custom of duck
ing for apples is rather out of favor
with modern devOtees of Halloween.
Water is too unpleasantly wet and
soaked hair and collars too limp and
unbecoming for popular enthusiasm
There is a way out of the difficulty
however. which retains the ancient
custom of ducking for apples and al
the same time provides a method thai
need instill no fear of moist linen ant
pCmpadours in the minds of the mer
ry-makers of Halloween.
Place two wooden washtubs on
small stools or chairs and into then
pour as many apples as there are
guests, half in each tub. number
written on tiny paper square is pin
ned to each apple, corresponding to
the number of "a list Of names held by
the hostess. All the feminine names
are in one tub, which is reserved, OF
course, for the service of the men OF
the party, the girls appropriating the
other Each participant in the game
is given a tablespoon and all in turn
dive one arm with its silver implement
into the water and endeavor to capture
one of the bobbing apples. 1t is easier
imagined than realized. The fruit is
tantalizingly elusive and slips on and
off the silver spoon in abrupt success
sion. The diver must stand also In one
position. He is forbidden to wander
after an apple around the circumter
ence of the washtub and must take
his choice from the bobbling balls
close to his side Of the wooden bucket.
After much eXertiOn and veXatlon OF
spirit, excited by the jeering laughter
OF the rest of the riOtOus company, the
diver is finally successful and the
shining, damp apple is held aloft on
it's side is speedily compared with the
number on the paper carried by the
hostess If it is a man who draws up
the first apple the girl named as his
prize is his partner for supper. When
it is the girls turn TO try her luck
with the silver spoon the man she
elects is the fortunate claimant for
he opening dance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-10-28

DESTROYS Of pulling it. To butter the
tops OF ones fingers is part of the
yearly ceremonial of Halloween. The
girl or man who pulls the whiuest
candy is sure of a prize offered by the
hostess, as we'll as enjoying the ad-
ditional pleasurable distinction
having his or her candy the only
candy eaten.
Besides The molasses candy and ap-
pies and chestnuts which naturally
have a share in the festivities of Hal
loween, the most appropriate refresh
ments are those that depart a little
from the habitual onering OF the ha-
biUual party. The table should be
decorated with the pumpkins ana
sQuashes, followed out to hold lighted
candles, cranberries threaded OF
strings should be fashioned from the
chandelier to the plate Of each guest
and TO the end OF the coral beads an
apple should be attached. The top OF
the apple is cut and lifts oil like the
cover OF little round box. The core
has been removed and the heart of the
fruit is filled with the tiny red candies
that burn the tongue. Sometimes the
high center piece is a huge pumpkin.
piled high with nuts and fruit. Cab.
bages lie on either side, a red apple
resting among the leaves of each.
The appropriate refreshments tC
serve the guests of a Halloween party
are salads and nuts and raisins, coffee
and ginger bread. Cider is the neces-
sary beverage. Sandwiches are accept
able, but commonplace. Any sort Oh
pie is in order, but the particular
kinds for end of October gayety are
pumpkin and mince. Nuts are a
necessary accessory and philopoenas
add to the evenings excitement. In
fact a Halloween party is so markedly
a party for eating, when apples and
candy are passed from the beginning
to the close of the assembly, that any
special preparation for a special sup
per is unnecessary.