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The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11
BattleshIp Gray liked.

"Battleship gray" is the newest col
or. The haberdashers have 1t in ties
scarfs. hosiery and gloves. 1t is com.
ing in on headgesr for men and won.
en-. In the dry goods houses it is
found in ribbons and the other trim
mings that delight the feminine heart
The mills are beginning to turn out
fabrics for men and women, aud the
serViceable dull but withal attractive
color promises TO become a fad for sll
kinds Of wear during the winter.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11
Their Never-Endlnc warfare.

Friend-Dld you see this article? The
prohibitionists are on the warpath
again. Druggist-What's the trouble?
Friend-They complain that the drug
stores in this town are being run wide
open.-Puck.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

In case the Oregon and the Iowa
can't go to Manila, Sagasta ought to
give bonds not to intrigue for Euro
pean alliance.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

If France will look at the wrecks
outside of Santiago harbor it might
suggest different way to satisfy her
honor than going to war with a naval
power.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

With the Spanish-American commits
sion in session, the Dreyfus revision
in progress and Fashoda on the car
pet Paris occupies the center of the
stage just now.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

Secret court-martials and trials have
not proved a success in France. The
truth about the Dreyfus affair cannot
safely be covered up again. This time
"the honor of France" requires that
the revision of the celebrated case be
impartial, open and above board.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

Papa-Poor little fellowl It's his
teeth that makes him cry that way.
Friend-His teeth. eh? What do you
do for that? Have EN- filed or ex-
racted?-Puck.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

With six carloads of cigarettes be-
ing shipped to Manila, it looks as if
the whole Philippine question would
go uD in smoke.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

The widows husband has been bur-
led, but the husband OF the grass wild
ow has merely been mislaid.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

A woman should never try to bang
her hair by igniting the powder on
her face.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

The emperor of China will probably
congratulate the president of France
upon his quick recovery from his re-
cent assassination.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

The Kentucky regiment that had two
daughters thereby got itself into such
a tremendous quarrel that it must dis
band or die by duel to the last officer
and private 1t is arKentucky feud,
with women at the bottom of it, and
no interested man survives that.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

1t doesn't fatten a hungry man to
make him laugh.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

The British consul at Havana, who
was given charge of American interests
in that town, was hated by the local
Spaniards and found it difficult to buy
the necessaries Of life. In consequence
his wife died, and hundreds OF Amer
leans we're unnecessarily made to suffer
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

It's sometimes difficult for a girl to
find her ideal man, but she's nearly al
ways willing to accept a substitute.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

All things might come to the man
who waits if starvation didn't get there
first.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

Political economy is the art Of get
ting the most votes for the least
money.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

Positive, bet; comparative. bettor
superlative, better not.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

What some people don't know they
are always talking about.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

The man who has to struggle for a
living acquires a superior education.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

The best efforts of the chairmaker
are continually being sat upon.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11

The liquor question staggers the
Incorporate man more than any other.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-11
TALMAGE'S SERMON.
THE WRESTLERS THE SUBJECT
SUNDAY.

"we wrestle Not Against Flesh and
Blood but. Against Principalities,
Against Powers, Against the Rulers
of Darkness"
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Many old timers will remember Mr..
and Mrs. J. Il. Howard. who lived in Del
Norte in the early seventies. Mr.. Howard
died short time ago atJuneau. Alaska,
and now comes the Alaska Mining
Record announcing Mrs. Howard's death
at the same place. The Record of Dec
ember - says: Mrs. Mary A. Howard,
who died on Friday at the age OF sixty
years. was yesterday inferred in the
Evergreen cemetery and the funeral was
largely attended. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
came to Juneau from Colorado in 1887.
and the husband died here on July OF
this year. Mrs. Howard has been ailing
for some time. but was not seriously sick
until few days before her death. She
leaves two sons in Juneau. Frank and
Arthur Howard and a daughter in Ophir,
Colorado
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28
Sunday School clas. En,c r.ained.

Last Saturday afternoon from 3 TO 5
o'clock Mrs. George Stephan entertained
her Sunday school class. The time was
spent in psrlor games suitable for child.
rem and at the close OF the entertain
ment the little ones were invited to the
dining room where table was laden
with good things. such as sandwiches
and pickles. chocolate. cake. candy and
mixed nuts.
The following little Misses assisted
Mrs. stephan in entertaining: Olive
Gheen. Clydia Babcock. Georgia Wood.
Louise Kellogg and Louise Amsbary.
The Sunday school class present, all boys,
were Fred King, Harry Singleton. Mamie
Watts, Earl Gheen. Vincent Wood. Ray
Finney, John Adams. Henry Sanders.
Orion adams and James Sanders.
Mrs. Stephan gave each one present a
miniature picture Of herself as a souvenir.
which the little ones highly appreciate.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting OF the Lake Fork Ditch COM
pany will be held at the ISDErESpExr
Office in Delta. Colorado. on Saturday,
February Il. 1893 at I O'Clock p. m, for
the election OF directors. levying an a.
sceement and the transaction Of such
other business as may come before tho
meeting.
Dated at Delta. Colorado. this 10Th
day Of January 1893.
W. A. woNAcx. prsideut.
F. A. BsowS. secretary.
First pub. Jan. 81. last Feb. IL. 1905. !
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28
Fruit Not Much DAMAGED .

The report has reached Delta that the
peach buds had been killed in the Grand
Valley about Grand Junction. This was
from people who have been looking
through the country with view of se-
curing fruit lands.
The following paragraph from the De
Beque Era will put all suspicion at rest:
"Close inspection OF the fruit trees in
and about town fails to reveal any mat
erial damage &c the buds from the re-
cent cold snap"
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

LOCAL n EWS =.

LOCAL NEWS.
One announcement Of any entertainment to
which an admission fee Is charged Will be made
in these columns free Any further announce
ments will be charged for al advertising rates.
Ladies' calling cards neatly printed at
this Office.
In. Conklin returned from Leadville
Tuesday.
George Stewart took Tuesdays train
for the east.
Opera house. February I, the original
Nashville Students.
Mrs. W. N. Kennicott il visiting with
relatives at Montrose.
Rev. j. R. Wood went to Breckenridge
Monday on business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wade were down
from the North Fork Monday.
Miss Fannie Caldwell left for her home
at Phillipsburg, Kansas, Tuesday.
A. C. Botsford is among the Delta
county people in Denver this week.
E. P. Chester and little son were over
from Grand Junction last Saturday.
T. ii. Bateman. OF Denver, made Delta
business visit Monday and Tuesday.
A. r. Durkee is taking in the Stock
Growers convention at Denver this week.
j. b. Killian left for Denver Monday to
take in the Stockmens convention and
barbecue.
Mrs. 7. b. Geer and Miss Lucy Red
mon are visiting with Mrs. Geer. S parents
at Ola'he.
The d. NJ. z. VIC. was entertained
this week by Mrs. I. b. Geer at the
Delta House.
Il. E. Lower and family have moved
to Ridgway where they will remain for
a time at least
Miss Maud Allen left Tuesday morning
to reside in Delta permane ntly.-Grand
Junction News.
Frank Potter. OF the North Fork Times
force, was down from Hotchkiss the fore
part OF the week.
Miss Laura Savage took Tuesday
mornings train for Kirksville, No, to
attend the State Normal.
Howard Russell went down to Grand
Junction Monday TO look after his news
paper interests down there.
District Attorney McMullin was in
Delta last Saturday enroute to Telluride
for . term OF the district court
Henry Kohler and T. F.. Lamb left on
Sunday FOR Denver to represent Surface
creek at the National Stock Growers
convention.
W. f. Sumner. OF Paonia, was in town
Wednesday enroute 10 Mon;rose. He
says il was Is degrees below zero Wed.
nesday morning at Paonia.
Miss Min,a Wilson has sold her mil
linery store TO Miss Lulu Chase OF Den
yer. who comes highly recommended as
a first class milliner.-Boulder Herald.
The Delta County Telephone line was
completed last Saturday and is now in
operation. The terminals are in the
Delta house and in Corbin & Sanders
store at Hotchkiss.
The city has saved considerable water
in the last two weeks. rs about two
thirds OF the private bydrants have been
frozen up shutting off the water supply
to a remarkable extent.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Travis and baby
left Delta on Monday for q visit with
friends and relatives at Mr.. Travis old
home in New York. They will go by way
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

The Masons OF this city gave an in
formal reception last night to Master
Masons and their families and from one
who was there it was learned that the
program consisting OF music, recitatious
toasts, etc, was indulged in until about
1910. when the audience was invited tC
sit down to an elegant spread which
had been prepared especially for the oc
casion.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

All ladies interested in the movement
for higher physical life for their sex and
all those who wish to learn something of
the cause OF diseases peculiar to women
are cordially invited TO be present at the
w. c. L. L. reading room on Tuesday.
Feb. l. at o'clock where health talk
will be given by Miss Case under the
auspices OF the Hygisnic Department OF
the Niav company.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

FISSEY- -BAILEY-At Montrose, Colo,
on Monday, January "A, 1898. W. A.
Finney and Miss Claudia Bailey, both OF
Olathe, Colorado.
The bride is well known in Delta
having resided here number OF years.
The groom is the efficient operator at
Olathe and has many friends both in
Delta and Montrose counties.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting OF the stockholders OF the Gyp-
sum Ditch company will be held at its
office in the town OF Delta. Delta county,
Colorado, at the hour OF o'clock p. m.
February Ith. lS2S. Tor the purpose OF
electing directors for the ensuing year
and for the transaction OF such other
business as may properly come before
said meeting. 52-l
W r. RoBERrsox, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting OF the stockholders OF the Delta
Chief Ditch Co. will be held at the ranch
OF {. W. Shores, on Ash mesa. on Mon
day. Jan. 81 at o'clock p. IN. for the
purpose OF electing a board Of directors
and such other business as may come
before the meeting.
A F. SUpRrS Secreturv
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Honest goods and honest prices consti-
tu:e the life OF our business. Prompt
and fair treatment has placed us on a
foundation which none can take from
under. Groceriess All you can use.
CoNKLIN & GACNr.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28
mAY YOR SALE.

nhave 900 tens OG 0ne alNAlEA
aaa - acres or eooA pasture
Within enc mile - Delta for
sale - gooA terms.
ar =. J. WaDeOo.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

We are prepared to do first class work
on platino and gloss styles at the Delta
Photo Studio. opposite Delta House.
All work guaranteed. Warrington Brpe,
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

The Tongue Creek coal is improving
as depth is gained and now ranks a. the
best. Order from j. J. Winton.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Reese Winton is doing all kinds Of
bicycle repairing at the coal Office, on
Main street.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Redmans Phantom cream for chapped
hards. face and lips. For sale at Clarke's
drug store. 51tf.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

]. j. Winton will sell you Pratts Horse
and Cattle Food; Pratts Poultry Food
a guaranteed egg producer.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Bring in your old stoves and trade
them for new ones. F. P. Hunt 4 Co.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28
~ NanoNSf-


At once. girl who understands house,
work; good place Inquire at this office.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Remember Monday night Feb. !, the
Nashville Students at opera house.
The city is erecting a new hose house
on the corner OF Main and Fifth north
Of the Commercial house.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

u. Winton is agent for the Excel
sior laundry, OF Denver.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28
Born.

Born.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Gillian on Friday
last, girl. Mother and child doing
nicely.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28
The Carolina Poplar

II to ins in diameter 10 to Is # high Is each.
Ito II ins to 10 f high, 124 cts. each.
sto I in 6 to 8 # high, 10 each.
For Sale by ROXBURY FRUIT FARM Garnet Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Lovers Of good smoke will find it at
James Hunters cigar case.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

For pure milk and cream for family
use buy Of II. B. Dirlam. 3Stf.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

0o0ey - lean 90 0ooeA 81
IoWa peopersy. =. BAILEY.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

Married :::;::: ; :::;;:: ::;::::; ;::::;: s::::S
and acquaint-
ances doesn't sound just right. And it
isn't our fault either. We print both in
vitations and announcements in the
very lates; style as cheap as you can get
them in Denver or Chicago. Address.
THr Delta ISpErESprSr
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28
Try Tongue Creek Coal.

Buckwheat flour and maple syrup
Hunters.
The Delta independent., 1898-01-28

BUSINESS NOTICES.
Ts Cure 4 Geld In One Day:
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money If it fails to Cure sc.
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to Porto Rico than were desired by Gen.
Miles, but only a few more.
Gen. Corbn was asked how 1t happened
If there was anything wrong at cnicka-
manga or Camp AIger, that the inspectors
general did not report. He replied that
he did not see any Of the inspectors re-
ports from ChickamauGa.
Gen. Dodge asked II daily reports We're
received as to equipments and supplies by
telegraph from various commands.
Gen. Corbn-fes. sir: and as fast as
they were received by me, a copy of them
Was sent the same day TO the heads of the
departments concerned. Often the secre-
tary himself had Endorsed them with the
order 10 hurry along things needed Very
frequently the secretary would call for the
official and discuss with him the best way
OF attending 10 the matter. l want to say
nat al deficiencies reported were due TO
The lack of existence Of those articles.
From those daily reports We not only
knew what had been received but also
the number of uniform( wagons. etc. is
sued and to whom. every day.
Gen. Corb-n then volunteered to supply
the commission with any records in his
office. A. any time he would be pleased to
furnlsl everything desired.
Col Denby-WE1at are the duties OF the
ias pector general?
Gen; Corbin-it should be, in time Of war
soldiers and report their condition
col. Denby-Are the duties Of his sub
ordinatas tina same?
Gen. Corbin-Yes, sir. Their reports are
forwarded 20 the adjutan. general. who
transmits them to the secretary OF war for
his Information
Col. Denby--How does it happen then.
that the conditions at Chickamauga were
not reported by the inspector general?
Gen. Corbin-T have not seen any report ;
OF Inspectors at Ch.ckamauga. They were
sent 10 the commanding general there II
was his duty to remedy the defects pointed
OUT.
Col Denby-We are In a very difficult po-
sifion Gen. Corbn.
Gen. C0rbin-Ive occupied one myself for
some time. 1t Is not new thing for me
Col Denby-There mas been talk that the
fiticiefoy or the Inspector general Office
was not kept up. Nhat 10 you think OF
that?
Gen. Corbin-I think that Ia largely an
error. There was no Interference.
lie said ne knew of no contracts during
the war that We're Influenced by anything
that was not entirely honest and fair 10
the government, and that there was no in
stance Of fsvoritism in making appoint
Inents.
How do you account" asked Gen
Dodge. Tor all these complaints against
the various departments?'
TO 4 want of realization of the severi-
ties Of war"
The commission then adjourned until to-
morrow.
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MAGNIFICENT SWORD
FOR ADMIRAL SCHLEY
Admirers I'm Eastern Cities Honor
the Hero of SantingO-Magnih-
cent Work Of Art

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 22.-Rear Ad-
miTal Schley was tonight the recipient of
handsome and costly sword. scahhard
aud belt. presented 70 him In behalf OF
the people OF this city and other cities
in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Della
ware who contributed 10 fund for the
purpose. The ceremony took place in the
Temple Baptist church and Col A. X
Mcclure presided
The formal presentation was made by
Miss Rena MacNeaa, the fifteen-year-oId
sister Of Private Harry MacNeall, of the
marine corps. who distinguished himself
during the battle OF Santiago by ciarnh-
ering out on the m1zzIe OF one OF the
cruiser Brooklyns big guns during a
heavy fire and removing q loaded shell
which had become fastened in the breach
There was large and enthusiastic audi
"nce present and speeches were made By
Gov. Hastings and Mayor Warwick on
heAan 81 the state and city. Gov. ELECT
Stone also spoke In high terms % Admiral
Schiey and nis achievements
The sword scsb6ard and belt represent
q cost 0f 81 ~ The blade Is appropriate
IS engraved. and The hit is deliberately
decorated s1th diamonds and other prec-
iotls stones
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MAJOR HARRISON RAISED
vHE FLAG PREMATURELY.
He l. Ordered 80 fiau, II Down, but
Nevertheless. 10 SIN f1ohts
over a Fortress.

rAFA%A pee - Maj Russell barJi-
s. gls provost marshal who Oh Tuesi3y
rAsst tHr Stars Aud stripes over Fort
Aar~ without orders and IN contrAFeh-
uoa ~ the promise of the United states
Aegs3af .lsf comm isslnHets fhat 10 Amer
"a ross shosia h- raised In Havana OF is
sst1rts Iutii Jauu4rN :. Was today formal
:, rtf,s ma st,sed by Ma. Gen. lie and Nas
sstrBrted 20 tower thc flag Lieut. Lee
sparr4 q frsv hours t2lor - headquarters
BAT .hs faak haI brca iowe'rd.
NeRrr. h.fez~. a. the hvur ~ fling this
sSpa'.a 81 3l. T. ~ s;ili flying nn ;alI
ffsf ofrr the famous fort. plainly visible
Fem tHe naE''or aud eats
NJ t.en lee having received cable
asn' 1 T. ~ sfen. Algcr. saying that the
secretary ~ war understood taat there
sfte thpa-4uts - persons starving IN la
stGa aHi rret!us hiHl to feed hem with
81 1e.4F.' Immediately Ordered Lieut.
IL N.t to hstfhutc r,tiOns and 10
7tke systematic rffarfs 20 iecG the help
s. carefully avoiding waste.
ihe FRI .,2 STATES transports Ninnewaa-
s. Whites .rtt Ssts n7h fpr t3ils2 on Do
rHf- - rtH -h- nrts -"tH,t Iowa !ggt~
rea'. ar-lv % hers tA.s afternoon
fF5f tH.-A -tn+t-'tt~ 4til+t1 III"
- Nt-etfl efli'-t fr,r Spain. thR
ls~t~ e. t.-s ufru at-i officers bound
= >'stss ,"} fae latter ~-th dSS for
c3tr
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Iniurie. to MassachuSet. Serious
VOLUNTEERS TO M REPLACED.
Definite Plan Has Not Nct Hecu De
cided on Hy the Department..

" ASttlNtiIpN, Dee. --.--I ti~ WAr DE-
pRYlmeut has not Yet made definite u,ans
Tor the muster oHt II the 5e"3 Volunteers
" hirh x was decided uison a th~ cabinet
meeting Yesterday. bur n - understood
chat tsso work Will be pretty WEI ruauoed
ou, hy the tirss Of the year. The complete
lnttst.r-out VII 1cpeU4 or whether Ihs
department adopts tNe plan of thrfs
ueonfAs furletsgh o. immediate discharge
WITH Two fuoofhs' extra pay as sucEest -
1N Congress NAN lfut
h has been practically decided 10 - sst,-
cut a. volunteers In the Philippines aa
sa@t as thcN cau fz r'F-aee8 v-.th regular.
ss SIS 0ot - hsWurr t6e ri mary Adw'rf<-
t-tfton ~ ths islands. E05toNSne ta*s G4s-
charged regiments ~ th~ FnHipp}ue se..-
3sn. ID Ia understood lhst volunteer troops
iu are w. Indies VII t- ffss7-s-r=el r..t
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III army mules or board. At Honolulu the
mules win be turned out for a few weeks
exercise and will then b. resnipped. along
with 30 mules and horses already il Homo
ldlu and the whole ioT viii be taken 10
Manila for the Use OF the Unitet Stases
srp01ss stationed there. In addition 70 the
i've stock the Tacoma cares in her hold
a Ia rye assortment of wagons. dump carts
grading plows and other things Necessary
~ the work Of improving the roads H. the
Philippines.
Lieut.. j. O'Shea. of the Fourth United
States cavalry IS in charge Of the hye
stock on the Tacoma. A veterinary s4r-
geon and fiftytwo men Will aid in caring
FOR the animals. OF these men twenty
eight are members Of the Fourth cavalry
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PRICE OF An AMERICAN LIFE.
Mexican Government Pays Over
$1,000 To settle n Claim

WASHINGTON Dec. 1.-The state de-
parsmef3t mas jasl received through United
States Minister Clayton from tie Mex
can government a draft for s. SO 10 %
paid 70 re heirs OF Henry Hoppe 4 Ia
ing In the mountains o. OaNaca was oru~
t9ily murdered oy ons Of the Mexican ~
r1tles or uattve coasiR Dies who are re-
tanned for the express purpose .sf protect
i1sy travellers. Al The same tire an Eng
- mar as Tne1 MCSwe -Eey was Killed In
precisely tae sam HE fashion. and as ne
state Of OAxaea paid the British govern
f.3ent s. no M account u his death IL was
Obliged 20 WELD - our Representatives In
oshaR 81 tbs American citizen and mako d
similar allowance 30 TIE heirs OF Hoppe.
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STOP ~ s1d $3.50 o.;- Nsf" .tne g Carlsf-
ol@s snap sho1 ala1.vns. geW s Sd Sns. e. ~
Parker 4 q. l0S Cherry street.
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during Joansfon's closing oft salA now GO
ing on at $40 second avenue. Ia the Burke
ntA dsnE