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The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

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The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

Good judges say it - difficult to dis
tinguish between bacon hogs on foot fed
in the Canadian method or in that Of
this country, but that the difference in
the meat after Strengthening 10 quite dis
tinct to anyone. The Canadian hog. fed
on ground peas, barley, rye and shorts.
makes leaner bacon, which sells in Eng
land about &c higher per pound than the
corn-fed bacon oe the United Statcs.
The time will como when reliable feesiev
Of our country will establish . rcputa-
tion for their hogs that will give them
an advantage in price nearly. il not
quite ~ large - that given to Csnsdisn
feeder. Corn feeding will continue just
~ certainly - corn producing will con-
tinue. and wherever corn 10 raised il will
go into hogs; but the other feeds with
which the Cabsdisss obtain such super.
ior results can also be produced here and
nsde - profitable in many localities. -
TO feeding in that county. The dif-
ference in qssIitiss a digssset becOOs.
IL b nov gsesssIjy cooesdsd, b the
result of feeding quits - 0Uoh - u b
the result Of bessding. and thsss will b
an incrsase in the nv0bss a shoss who
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

Public notice is hereby given that the
plats Of the surveys Of townships
4S N. OF range west N. NJ. p. NJ.
Is south Of range 81 west Of the 9th P.
NJ.
IA south Of range 81 west OF the 9Th p.
NJ.
15 south OF range 9s west OF the 9th P.
NJ.
IA south Of range % west Of the 9Th p.
NJ. will be flied in this office on Saturday.
March 18th. 1898. ON and after which
date We will be prepared to receive ap-
plications for the entry of lands in such
townships.
JAMES A. LAYTON. Register.
II. c. FINK. Receiver.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

Joe Newman. the popular song humor-
let, will give one OF his delightful enter
tsinments in the Anna Dora opera house
Thursday evening, March oath. He will
I've assisted by well known local talent.
Mr.. Newman's entertainment consists
of bright, up-to-date recitations from
such we'll known writer's as James Whit
comb Riley. Eugene Field. Cy Warman
and Bill Nye. He sings sentimental
and humorous songs, moet Of which are
Of his own composition and does a num-
Der Of original things, unique and
Characteristic. Mr.. Newman's style of
work has been highly praised 10 every
place he hss appeared. His method Of
entertaining 10 Of a high order. his
humor being without the slightest taint
of vulesrity. He knows how to get on
good terms with an audience and can
keep them in the best Il spirits. His
original compositions include tender
love songs, quaint snd sweet lulIabies.
pathetic ballads and humorous songs on
various subiects. His best known songs
are .-Sipcs Birdie Commenced Delssrte,- =
Ny Lovely Mountain GIRL -ShoUtin'
Crsps,- Breaking the Ties of Hooe.-
"A Plansstion Lnllahy," I'VE Had 70
Hire Anolhss Girl 'Thsss Medals On
- Bresss" and They Ought to Take
eoosehing for That"
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11
Notice O1 Primary.

Notice 10 hereby given that the pri-
mary Of the Business Mems Party will
be held in Delta, Delta county, Colo
RADIO. ON Friday afternoon. March 1s,
1893. at 900 o'clock p. m., in the Odd
Fellows' hall for the purpose Of placing
in nomination candidates for the FOL.
lowing offices to be filed at the election
for town officers in the town Of Delta,
Colorado, to be held on Tuesday. April
8, 1898, TO wit:
One Mayor.
Three Trustess.
One Town Clerk.
One Town Treasurer.
All Electors OF the town OF Delte who
believe in the enforcement Of the pres.
ent ordinances Of the Town Of Delta
concerning the sale of intoxicating
liquors and who believe in an economic
al and progressive town government
a-e cordially invited to participate in
this primary.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

AT the time the ISDsPENpENr goes to
pres the latest press dispatches say
that Spain is mobilizing her naval
forces and the matter of naval battle
between our forces and those OF Spain
10 . question Of but few days at most.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

The eighth grade pupils took an ex.
animation in arithemetic at the school
house last Saturday.
One OF the down stairs boys made q
rapid advancement in his classes one
day this week.
Everyone is rushed with examinations
The members Of the eleventh grade
are preparing for their graduation.
DR.. Snyder, president Of the state
normal at Greeley, gave Us an interest.
ing talk last Friday afternoon.
A number OF new relief maps have
been received.
The small fry seem to be having great
fun on the ditch back Of the school
house. Except for q few wrecks and
brave rescues, all has gone pleasantly.
A new reason for the river being
muddy. we understand, 10 that the
Bachelor boys arc taking their annua
spring bath.
Pr rATO
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

will discriminate In favor of What 10
coming to be known a. the '.hacon"
type. and when they know that they
are getting what they want. will be
willing to pay the difference in price for
it.-Texas Stock and Farm Journal.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

The INDEPENDENT 10 in receipt Of q
communication from Delta lady an
swering the article by the president OF
the local w. G T. U. in last weeks
issue. As no name is signed and as the
identity OF the author is unknown it is
not published.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

The bill appropriating s5O!0O0.OOO to
put Uncle Sam on war footing passed
the senate by a unanimous vote We'd
nesday. The president at once affixed
his signature and the bill is now law.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

Weather cooler.
Chas. L. Pike is down from Hotch-
kiss today.
Wait for March 3lst and attend the
musicale ut the NJ. E. church.
Henry Teacbout. OF Surface Creek.
started for Denver Thursday morning.
Work on the new city water works
tank on Garnet Mesa 10 progressing
rapidly.
Word was received from L. L. Bige-
low this week telling OF his safe arrival
at Seattle.
T. H. Mower and Co. have purchased
big bunch Of Idaho cattle to put on
their range.
1t is thought that there will b plenty
Of water this season for irrigation pur.
poses in Delta county.
Jno. p. Walsh and Claude Anderson
started out to hunt their fortune at
Telluride this morning.
:. It 10 reported that Moutross was
again visited BY fro last night. Nothing
definite can be learned.
The Sanford B. Dodge troupe will
give Delta two nights. playing The
Marble Heart" for the second night.
Frank Brown. Of Surface Creek, was
called to Gunnison today by the death
Of his sister. in. law, Mrs. Agnes Brown.
M. Winfield h.. iu.t returned ,,om
Oklahoma and is looking. after his
ranch interests in the Gunnison val.
ley.
EE Ge;.e, and family nil, uo g;
To the McMurrax bou.e nm nod..
..reet ,ecen,lx o~c,n;.d hv =
| Watts.
SamusI w,;.bt wbo h.. ho., r;.;.;
here %, .ev.r.I ,on,h. r.,,,,.a :. -
home AT u.mm;no,o,d N.h,..L. .h;.
morn;ny
| -
Young m.,,;.a soIL. h;,h g.. .,'.,
IN. hon. q, NJ. c. r. WI. IN
dsv even;no
VIZ n o,,-
.....a Ts', % 81" 4'. ne's.tu"
s'.ou Hs .nu.susy ior oea'''e, from
,old s.ld. q. .oo, =. -.
~,
.o "o"'pe'' o.or 'he s,a'e are
-. - T,'S DeitAs OK
80. "o ~ uu'' On 'neir mi
20 'o ." ~ '"' W. " l. u
~ 1 :" '"' Ao"n Aop'cS posters
Delts . streess are being cleaned and
put 10 nrst cisn condition, the irriga-
w" u'.en.' e'e."o" OUT . new water
~s 'ann "o'' no" wafer mains 'a'd
NV a.. a" lung pull" ''"er 'or 'ne com
ing '
L'ttie Marguerite Clark. daughter OF
Mrs M. D. Clark, mad the Misfortune
10 fall INTO the large irrigation ditch
east OF the high school building Wednes-
DAY afternoon. Nothing more serious
than a bad fright resulted.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

FIRST BAprrsT CHURCH-Rsy. james
II. Messenger pastor. Services at IL n
m. and 30 p. m. Sunday school at 10
m.-Dr. A. II. Stockham Supt.-Young
Peoples meeting G:A5 p. nj NJ. Conk
lin. president. Morning. subiect-"Ab bel.
One Of the Heroes OF Faith" evening"
"In What Shall we Glory"
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

Beginning Thursday. February -, the
Colorado Midland will place in service
on trains and 6 the new Pullman
sleeper "Basalt," with ten sections and
drawing room, wide vestibules and
equipped with hot and cold water in the
lavatories, Pintsch gas and upholstered
in the new Spanish brown. Take trip
in the "Basalt" and enjoy all the lux
uries of modern railway travel. For
further particulars call on or address I
II. Brooke, City Freight and Passenger
Agent, Grand Junction. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

Notice IL hereby given that the following de
scribed shares sf stuck IN hclropstone Extension
Ditch Co.. or much thereof NJ msy be neccs-
ssry will he sold at public auction At the south
front door II the court house at Delta Colorado
Saturday. March ~ iss. AZ 10 o'clock q. m,
tn the highest bidder for cash. for the payment of
delinquent assessments. cost Of advertising. etc.
Name Cert. No. No. shares Amt
Thor. Dcvinc is2 - IS
". s. BAGLEY. President.
N. T.. CLAck Secretary.
iHirxt pub Feb IL Inst Mnrch IL isosl
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

IT is probable that the greater part OF
the 30 called Havana news has no more
Cuban origin than has the ordinary
Havana" cigar.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

The monthly business meeting Of the
Y. p. 8. c. E. mot At the home Of Miw
Sstta Friend Monday evening and were
cordially entertained. After tho bust
ness part OF the evening social time
was spent and very dainty refreshments
served. All lett Wishing that more
might have been present to enjoy the
evening.
VIvA HAwKEY, Pres.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH at
II a. m. and 7:30 p. IN. Sunday school at
10 a. IN. Junior c. T.. at $50 p. m. Y.
P. s. c. E. at Gas p. IN. Prayer and
conference Wednesday evening at 7:U.
Welcome to all.
A. NJ. Work Ph. D.. Pastor.
SURFACE CREEK BAPrIsr CHuRca at
Eckert-Preaching service every Sun.
day at 3 p. N. Sunday School at . p.
m. Morning subject. "Euoch. or Faith
Triumphant;' Evening, what Will
You Do With Jesus"
MErnoDlsr CHURca-The services
both morning and evening will bc com.
memorative-th one Of George Washing.
ton the other Of Miss Frances Willard
Morning subject-"A True Man." even.
ing subject-"lnterpretat Of the White
Ribbon" Everybody welcome.
JOHN Il. Woop. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-11

The mothers meeting will be held al
the home Of Mrs. Savage on Friday
February IS. at 3 p. m.-Subject, mar
cotics. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
Press Sur.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

he married. and taxation kept Its Grip
pling grip upon him UP to the hour OF
his death, and then the very grave he
filed was made to render tribute to his
oppressors. 1t could not be dug until
q tax Of $1.50 had been paid either by
his family or friends. AS sample OF
rapacity-the Spaniard's rule is proba-
bly, without parallel The revenue
thus collected found its way to the
northern country, where 1t forms an
important item in the budget required
for the maintenance of the army and
navy.
Not content with taxing the unlucky
native for the enrichment Of the home
Government, the officials. big and little
bent all their energies toward feather
ing their own nests as well. Great for
tunes we're amassed In the brlefest pos
sibIe sDace.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

Plain soda In water--so often recom-
mcnded for dypepsics--isa disagreeablc
drink to many people; but delicious
drink may be prepared to take It's place
that viii prove quite as beneficial.
Take two pounds OF gIanulated sugan
two ounces Of tartaric acid. ono and
one-hali ounces Of essence OF winter
green. three pints Of water and tho
whites Of two eggs Mix the sugar
with the acid and wterr. lot II como 70 q
boil, and boil hard for two minutes.
When cool stir in the wintergreen and
the eggs beaten TO a froth. Put into
jars and set In cool place. Put two
tablepoonsfuls or less OF the syrup In q
glass OF cold water and foam II up with
coda, using from one-iourth to one
half teaspoontnl Of the soda, Just
enough 10 make 1t foam thoroughly;
and Il will not only be beneficial, but q
delicious summer drink.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18
TAXES IN PHILIPPINES
spain Had Worked Out System OF
Absolute Robbery

spain Had Worked Out System Of
Absolute Robbery
The revolt OF the natives Of the Phil
lppines Is the result Of Spain's worse
than prehistoric methods Of colonial
government. Misrule on gigantic and
Ipconceivable scale fourished In this
island empIre-"The Pearl OF the
Orient"
The actual number Of these Islands Is
as yet unknown. for the Spaniard
makes On unprogresslve pioneer. but
there are estimated to be about f,40O OF
them, great and small, nesting away
Just north Of the equator. The total
area is In the neighborhood OF 10000
square miles. The population can only
be guessed at; perhaps 100000 OF
souls is fair figure at which to place
1t.
The native population is Of the Malay
family, and from all accounts A simple,
easy-goIng people when left to them
selves, but capable OF both pcrsever-
ance and courage of high and com
mendable order when keyed up to the
fighting pitch. There Is often large
admixture of foreign blood In the veins
OF these islanders. 1t may be either
Spanish or Chinese, and this mixed
race, "Metizas," as they are called
forms one of the most influential class
es in the Philippines.
The Philippine islander has beeI
probably the most perslstently taxet
creature the sun shines on in the worl'
today, for the Spaniard's whole theorl
of taxation Is nothing more or less thai
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

A writer In the New York Ledger
says that he once tried to comfort a
poor Japanese woman, who was crouch
ing beside her dying husband. and con-
trolling herself by an effort which
seemed TO shake her very being.
Cry" said; ''it will do you
good"
She laid her slim, brown'flnger upon
her trembling rod lip, and shook her
head.
at might disturb him." she whia.
pered.
Tho next day came. and the man was
dead. Then the wife lay PROSTATE un.
der extreme grief aud the strain OF this
long enforced self-control. Again
said to her; Cry; II will do you
good
But the soft reply came quickly: IN
would be most rude to make hideoui
noise before tho sacred dead. I"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

wo often do not appreciate tho worth
Of thing until wo have lost i. Tho
farmers who own tho large tract ol land
In Essex which was In November lass
flooded By salt water owing to a break.
down Of sea wall, may think OF this
adapo whom they rueiully look at their
soddon ground. Tho dcspIsed worms.
by their constnnt burrowings, kept the
land we'll drained; but when the sca
iiood oamo they were all killed, aud sen
birda had a great fonst That land,
measuring about $4,000 acres, IL still
In apongy state. and Is likely TO re-
main so until tho iarmefs' friends--the
worms---haye had timo to recover thoir
loat position.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18
The attention oi the pubIic IA calls

The attention Of tho pubic IA called
to the professional work of Dr.. T. II.
White, No 27ik Morrison street,
Portland. Or. His electrical appli-
anoes are tho most modem, and his
crown and bridge work Is Of such artis-
Ito form and finish, that his patients
are delighted not only with tho looks.
but with the comfort they receive from
the nae OF such artificial work. All
operations are painless under his moth
DDS. SEQ that your teeth are properly
cared for and that by a skillful dentist.
There Is no need to suffer the disccm-
forts OF brolSen-down and stained teeth
when they can bc made useful and
pleasant 10 look upon without pain.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

an ingenious system OF spoiliation. He
wants the natives last copper, and gen
orally speaking he gets 1t. One must
take into account In considering this
question Of taxation that the laborcr or
small farmer In the Philippines earns
on nm average OF from five to perhaps
IS cents a day, and work Is no more
steady there than elsewhere, yet he
yielded up by way OF poll tax the neat
little sum OF SIS year, while bis wife
paid a tax Of $14. This tax was col
Iected, too. Any attempt at evasion
was promptly and sternly dealt With;
IL the culprit was man the thumb
screws were used, and II woman she
was stripped and publicly beaten.
But this poll tax was merely the
start. Ii the native was small farm
er. he must secure license before he
could pick and market the cocoanuts
from his own trees. II he wished to
butcher COW or bullock or shear his
sheep, or cut down O tree, he must first
pay the inevitable license fee. Should
| he fan In this he was sold out OF house
and home, sent to prison, or what not,
according to the pleasure and whim Of
his Spanish master.
He had to pay o tnx II he owned Q
beast Of burden Of any sort-for this
was spain's helpful method Of encour'
aging him to thrift. Every article Of
| furniture he used was taxed. II be was
4 townsman or vllIager and wanted tC
Keep shop he was taxed for the PRIV
iioge; not content with this the very
| scales and measures be used IN the car
rying on Of bis business were subject Z
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18
EGYPTIAN FERRIS WHEEL.

Nile Dwel1ers 1ndulged In the Sport
Long Before Chicago Existed.
A few weeks ago city paper printed
a picture from photograph showing
how the uncivilized Malay indulged IN
shooting the chutes" long before effete
civilization thought OF the sport And
here Is another illustration that moth
ing is row under the sun. Here, surely,
lis the prototype of the great Ferris
wheel. The picture shows an Egyp-
tian .'big wheeTof rude construction
certainly, but the principle is there all
the same. There are only three cars,
but they are filed with pleasure-loyins
sons and daughters Of the old Nile. The
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

Chinese DO lrverythlng backward.
Tho Chinese compass points to the
south instead OF the north.
Men wear skirts, tho women trousers.
Men wear their hair long, women
wear II short.
Men carry on dressmakins. woman
carry burdens.
The spoken language Is not wrfttcn,
and the written languangc is not
spoken.
Books are read backward. Footnotes
nre inserted on top Of the page.
Tho Chinese dress Ii whlto At funer-
ala and in mourning at weddings, while
old women always serve aa bridesmaids.
The Chinese launch their vessels
sideways and mount their horses from
tho of side,
The Chinese begin their dinner with
desert aud end with coup and iish.
In China the hands oi tho clock arc
immovable; II is the dial that rovolves,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18
NO WOMAN IS EXEMPT.

Regularity Is a matter Of importance
"a every woman's life. Much pain -,
however. endured IN the belief that 1t
se necessary and not alarming. when
Ia truth 1t is all wrong and indicates
arrangement that may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself will
unsettle the nerves and make women
aid before their time.
The foundation Of woman's health is
! perfectly normal and regular per-
formance Of natures function. The
statement we print from Miss GER
rRupK SIKKs, Of Eldred, Pa, u echoed
ID every city. town and hamlet in this
rountry. Read what she says;
"DrAn MRs. PInEHAMs--I feel Ike
new person since following your ad-
vice. and think II h my duty TO let the
rubiic know the good your remedies
have done me Ny troubles were pain.
ful meustruation and leucorTh Ha
was nervous and had spells OF being
confused. Before using your remedies
never bed any faith IN patent medi-
zines now wish 10 say that l never
had anything do me 50 much good for
pain fui nenstruation as Lydia = Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound: also would
say that your sanative Wash has cured
ma of lsueorfhna | hope these few
words may help suffering women.
The present Mrs Pinkhams expert
ence 10 treating female Ills i unparal-
leled, for years ahs worked aide Dy
side With Mrs Lydia p Pinkham, ana
for sometime past hiss had sole charge
81 The tsrreapondsnce department q
her great business. treating oy letter
"a rnaAY 81 hundred thousand aiiins
women during single year Z.
All suffering women are snviteu e
wrI,n freely to Mrs.. Pipkhem at Lynn
/ Mass. foF advice about their heaith'
! -.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

reported BY Downing, Hopkins 4 Co.. Inc,
ksefd Of Trade Brokers, 9li g ~ Chamber oi

keerd of Trade nrdkefs, nj 10 III Chamber oi
Commerce building, Portland. orescn.l
Wheat is being held back by farmers.
who refuse 70 sell at present figures
Il must not be expected that there will
be q free movement until the spring
wheat starts. The majority OF the
wheat delivered in the past 80 days
has gone to exporters TO fill contracts
made months ago. TIE buying to fill
these contracts haa taken the bulk OF tho
arrivals, so that millers and elevator
people have had to compete most Of the
time with exporters. Tho July deal is
now ont Of the way. Foreigners are heay-
lily short Of September and December,
and until receipts increase the export
ers will find II difficult to fill their con-
tracts unless they have taken advan-
tage Of the breaks 70 cover. Every one
admits there Is more than enough
wheat TO 20 around, and the trade is
extremely light.
Prospects in the northwest are for a
900, ,ooo-bushel crop or about the same
as harvested In 1898 Elevator men
there are also hedging hefO
In Europe the crop situation, as com.
piled by Broomhall Of the Liverpool
Corn Trade News. was given as follows;
The warm breezy weatherin the Uni
ted Kingdm Of the past IL days has
been Of almost inestimable value e
farmers. The ceral crops at the same
time have come in at great pace. anc
II only continuance Of bright sunshine
could be assured for another II days
harvest would be in full swing in many
important districts. Unfortunately thu
weather is now unsettled-lndeed, th'
summer seems to be completely broker
| again.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

hut while your mirth holds carnival
That every man Ia shot.
In the rear you'll never find him
Where clash Of arms sounds faint
He'll not let lips Of others
His own word pictures paint.
He's In the thick Of battle.
He's where the strife runs rcd
He's grinding out his story
In that flying sleet OF lcad.
He loves to write Of others
In whose yalor he delights;
He ofttimes makes them famous
'Twixt darkness and daylight
He longs 10 spread In detail
on the flaming scroll Of fame
The way that they won glory.
But he never tells his name.
He dies TO serve HIS paper,
His llfe's the price OF news.
There's no one TO sing his praises,
And few can All his shoes.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

cars reyolve on primitive wooden
framework. and the motive power Is
simply either the muscular arm Of one
of the Soudanese below, or the frantic
and exuberant efforts Of the passengers
themselves. Many travellers who have
penetrated into remote parts Of Egypt
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-18

yT THEN you read the news OF Va
~ tory,
NN OF battles fought and won.
How the army Of Invasion
Made the hated Spanish run;
Did you ever pause moment,
While the dons receive their oues,
And sort OF take q tumble
To the boys who wrote the newsf
Perhaps you think II easy
Amid the cannons' roar
To rattle on good copy
While your paper cries for more.
Let me tell you, gentle reader,
War reporting IL no joke,
For your soul may quickly mingie
with the raking battles smoke.
While pen is flying swiftly
Tide Of conflict to record.
Some swirling Spanish bullet
May pass you DER deaths ford.
Oh. It's well enough to laugh
At written on the spot"