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The Delta independent., 1898-04-01
STATE AND GENERAL.

A scrap occurred Tuesday evening in
the Metropole restaurant in which
cleavers, knives and other kitchen i'm
plements were brought into play. but
fortunately no serious damage resulted.
The participants Of the affray were the
proprietor. Joe Gonder. and the cook
named Murphy. As result Gonder's
bondsmen in former cutting scrape
asked to be released and Gonder is now
in Jail to answer to the former charge.
In this last melee the cook was said TO
be the aggressor.-San Miguel Examiner
The committee appointed by the
Chamber OF Commerce last week to go
to Denver and interview the railroad
returned Saturday. They say that they
were very cordially received and that
the officials patiently listened to their
complaints. They were informed that
the b. l. X. G. had been forced into a
war with the Midland from Denver to
Grand Junction, that the rate from Den
YER to Montrose was the same as il had
been, and that the rate from Grand
Junction had been raised as matter OF
self-protection. They hoped to 10 able
to put an end to the war in few days.
and il they could not do SO they would
reduce the rates all round. They prom
ised to see to it that the cut rate did not
result 10 the disadvantage Of any town
on the narrow gauge system and hoped
everything would shortly he properly
djusted.-Montrose Press.
David Mckay. who has besu doing
carpenter work on the Hidden Treasure
! since last July, finished Sunday evening
and left for Delta Monday u,orning.--
Lake City Times.
rived from Cripple Creek this week and
will probably take position on tho
tunnel at Ironton.-Ouray Silverite
Flaindealer.
There il less snow in the mountains
than for many years past. The weather
clerk has been trying to make up, but
snowfall now doesn't count for much
under summer SUM- Gunnison Tribune.
A rauchman named Henderson from
near Delta had runway here today and
as result good supply Of hen fruit and
cabbages became mixed on the streets.
-Ouray Herald.
Mrs. Stevens and son came down from
Mt. Sneffels the latter part Of last week
en- route for their ranch near Delta
Ouray Herald.
Will Selby is anxiously awaiting In
formation Of high water in tine Gunni-
son, when he is going on another duck
hunting expedition. He has recently
received an entire new outfit Of the
latest design and has 800 shells all
loaded and ready.-Telluride journal.
Ralph Whinnery left for Delta We'd
nesday, where. il satisfactory arrange
ments can he made, he will establish an
electric light plant.-La,se City Promo
graph.
W. s. Whinncry returned from Delta
Monday evening. bringing with him
| carload OF beef cattle for his market
here.-Lake City Phonograph.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

DELTA county's supply Of apples from
last years crop is about exhausted,
not over seven or eight cars remaining
in the cellars, and they are going fast.
Another month will clean them all out.
The reputation gained by the Western
Slope fruit last year will find market
for the increased crop of the coming
season, with chance OF the demand
being greater than the supply. With
enlarged markets and last years expert.
ence in handling fruit will secure to the
growers better prices and less per-
centage OF loss.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

The musicale given by Mrs. George G.
Wilson and pupils at the Methodist
church last night was the elite enter
tainment OF the season. Mrs. Wilson
was assisted by Mrs. Carr and Miss
Croxton, who sang a duet, and Mrs. II.
mans songs. THAT Is Why i Love You,
Little Sweetheart" The performance Of
Miss Vangie Huntley and Miss Letitia
Crabill was exceptionally fine. The
smaller pupils all acquitted themselves
in their various numbers, in excellent
style and showed great improvement in
their music.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Arrangements have been made for
Homeseckers Excursions at one fare
plus eco from all eastern points TO
Delta on April 5th and April 10Th.
Tickets will he executed for return on
April 8, 12, 10, 10, -. 26 and %, May 3.
6 and 10. Stopover allowed west OF
Gunnison.
Conference OF Latter Day Saints at
Independence, Mo-, April ) to 90, one ard
one third fare on certificate plan, pro-
vided 100 or more are in attendance.
Western Federation Of Miners at Salt
Lake, one and one fifth fare il fifty or
more attend. Selling days May 5, 8 and
z. good returning three days after close
Of convention.
An open rate OF one standard faro for
the round trip is authorized from prints
within the state TO San Antonio, Texss,
and return on account OF annual con
vention National Plumbers Association
April 13 to 16. 1893. Selling days April
10 and IL. Final limit to return Is days
from date Of sale.
A rate OF one fare FOR the round trjp II
authorized from Colorado Springs,
Manitou. Colorado City. Trinidad aud
intermediate stations and return on &C
count of /. o. o. +. celebration at Canon
City. April DC. 1893. Selling day April
%; Final limit TO return April "a. 1903.
rate Of one fare for the round trip
isauthorized from Gunnison, Villa Gruve,
Leadvi!le and intermediate stations 10
Salida and return on account Of I. q, O.
+. celebration April 2G. 1903. Selling
day April %; final limit to return April
q, 1888.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01
nEsGRr LAND. rsNAL g'ROOv.
Notice fov IsuhsS~oefWw.

US. LAsDOFYicg At NoSrAsg COLO,
Febrisiy -. is~.
Notice Is her by given u ai william q. sh~dd
~ 1870 Corona street. Denver, Colorado. ha< hicd
notice 81 his intention To rinkc pn,nf on h ,
desert 'and g am No ii0 Ute scrir- fr the n
= snd u iiN W. !. aud " T. !. =. W. 1, md
y W 81. X = Sec. ~ Tp u .. X. 10 W. Stb r.
Receiver at Montrgc, Cole. on saturday. th.
ninth sIev of April fssps.
ne Datecs tn. following witnesses 70 prove
Iand.
Ambrn-c n. Rry~r. Chsr~> n. Cbry.lcr.
Ihpmss :. Gum. Robert Jouc-. nll " Delta,
IANrs A. Layr.H, Register.
ttifst pub. March /; last April 2, is'n
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01
DESERT LAND. FBNAL pROOr.
Notice Ser pobllensassn.

EtND OFVfcE AT NO~rHO~r. IfIDI..
Fcbruary n. i-i~, I
Notice IL hereby given tEst Lucy :. stedd ~
los, Corons .tfeet Denver. tolof..do las nl.d
notice 'f intenilon to make prpof on her des-rt'
land claim No. ~, for the u =, =. r. = sc. -,
Z. W y &c q snd w. 4, :. 4. = s-c. II TIP. iA :.
R oj W. 9th r. NJ containing 3-i Ncre- before The
Register and II. .eciScr nt Mnnir,,se. Colorado un
Saturday tiic ninth day of April. isp-.
Shr names tn. following Nitrc~et Ia prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation Of saIi
land:
Ambrose n. Roger. Charles ~ Chrvslcr.
Iliosnh, y. Gum, Robert Jo';-t. all OF Della,
Colorado.
JAsps \. LNIruz Ergls'cr.
Lflfsi pub. March Z. ll.i ApriI 4. ~.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

A convention has been callsd by the
Business Mems association OF Pueblo to
meet on May 20, notice Of which is pub
lished in another column, for the pur-
pose Of doing away with the fee system
in county government and for promoting
a general reduction Of the salaries OF
county officers. Counties are invited to
send delegates to the basis OF one for
each one hundred votes cast for presi
dental electors in 1886.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Hptt-Ll Correspondence -
March &c. 1898.
Elijah Allen is down from North Fork
calling on friends.
o. S. Waite is putting in his grain.
He has six tea ms in the field every day.
VIM. c. Beach is freighting for Corbin
& Sanders from Grand Junction.
The water has been started in the
bitches.
Mrs. Ida Beach is still on the sick list
Walter Beach has sold out his right in
the Bonney ranch to Theo Morris.
JUDY
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

The administration has bought about
all the war ships in Europe that are for
sale-about three-and has about con
cluded to utilize the resources Of our
own country and build the ships neces
sary for the new navy. This is as il
should be, as we have the means, the re.
sources and the ability to build all YES.
sells needed, and it will give our own
mechanics employment and distribute
the money in this country.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

ID. L. Ives and family arrived in Delta
on Thursday from Grand Ledge. Mich.
Mr.. Ives purchased the Clark Vaughn
ranch last fall.
j. p. Kuhnley.of Annaniaie, Mich. ar
rived with his family Thursday snd will
farm the Trfford ranch on California
mesa this season.
500 lbs. whale oil sosp. Pioneer Drug
Store.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Nostre % hnie.
STbTE ~ CoioH ,Do,
della cruSTY In County Cont.
WILLIAM II. BIZ NnEEo. Ftaihtir,
AsSrE HANKS, Defendant
Notice 4. hereby giyrn thst by vi,tuc of =
deere 81 foreclosure aud salr made Ga III. utoys
entitled action on the i,u day uf March. isg-,
the undersigned. the sh"tif Of said Dcit. count ~
for tDat p,irtrs-c duly appointed. viii zrli At the
frunt door of the county court house IA the t,,wn
Of Dclts. Della c 'un y. Colorado. on Saturday
the 9Th day Of April. ieia. at the hour Of len
o clock n. III. Of ,a'l day. at public auction. Tor
cash, the real e-a and mortgaged prrmItes
directed by said decree TO be sold. and Therein
described a- f,llow.. to-wit
Lot numbered GinctceB tial and south one thin,
of lot numbered twenty Coz In bi.ck cigst.un
lls) In the town 81 Delta, according u tue y IT
thereof of record i The Office 81 the county clerk
sni recorder of said Dvlt, cou.ty. Color ido /.
said property beinI situated in said Della
county.
GyonaN q. SiuTIi.
Shcr " Of Dclt, county Colorado
lfirst pub Marh l.. last ApsiI =, is9s
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

The history of the early settlement Of
Delta county has never been written, but
it is not yet too late, while many OF the
pioneers are yet active and in full pos
session Of their faculties. Some have
moved to other parts and might be
reached, while others are yet here.
Articles from the pen Of the old veterans
wou d make interesting reading for the
younger generation. Let us hear from
some of them
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01
I'VE Lead, Others foIloS"-ncw Pullman
Sleeper ..easait."

Beginning Thursday, February 10. the
Colorado Midland will place in service
on trains 5 and 8 the new Pullman
sleeper "Basalt." with ten sections and
drawing room. wide vestibules and
equipped with hot and cold water in the
lavstories. Pintsch gas and upholstered
in the new Spanish brown. Take trip
in the "Basalt" and enjoy all the lux.
further particulars call on or address T
H. Brooke. City Freight and Passenger
Agent, Grand Junction. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

The Women's Foreign Missionary
society Of the N. E. church will hold
their apron and sun bonnet sale the
second week in April. Ice cream and
cake will be served. 1t is cheaper to
buy aprons than to make them so wait
for this sale.
II you want to sell your ranch proper
ty list it with w. II. Mastin. Office with
The DELTA INDEPENDENr.
WHILE They LAsr-Broxen line ladies'
shoes. former price q 90 to s3.5O at sl35.
Wm. Mathers.
W. II. Mastin. insurance aud real
estate, removed to The INDEPENDENT
Office.
Money to loan on good chattel security.
II. ii. SMITH.
Old papers for sale at this Office.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01
q The Business Mems ticket is for nc

The Business Mems ticket is for no
saloons.
w. A. Womack returned from Texas
iasrTriday.
Miss Cora Waterman returned from
Gunnison Monday.
A. c. Botsford boarded Thursdays
train bound for Denver.
Mrs. E. E. Watts joined her husband
IN Florence last Saturday.
Miss Minnie Mathews spent last Sun
day with Montrose friends.
The North Fork drug store will move
to Delta the first of this month.
Abe Ashwest is down from Lake City
visiting his cousin, Ben Corbin.
w. P. Durkee is in Utah buying cattle
to turn out on the range near Delta.
A. c. Jensen Is down from Saw Pit
for few days visiting with his family.
Mrs. Lois I. Bear went to Salida and
Denver last Saturday to be gone about
q week.
Tom Mostyn was in Delta the first of
the week buying beef for his Ouray
market.
Jack Killian left on the west bound
train last Saturday on a cattle buying
expedition.
The official list Of nominations for the
coming city election appears elsewhere
in this issue.
Vim. Griffith returned this week from
an extended visit in Delta county.-Lake
City Phonograph.
j. w. Sanders took in Denver this
week 10 the interest Of the hardware
store and the Delta Fruit Il Produce
Co.
To those OF our readers who enjoy an
evening OF high class comedy, we an
nounce the coming OF the Francis Jones
company in "In Old Madrid
The present faithful marshal has kept
our streets in excellent condition. Boot
leggers fines did much OF the work.
james McHugh and family arrived on
Thursdays train from Leadville where
Jim has been engaged in mining for the
last three years. Jim has 200 acres OF
choice land on surface creek and is going
to look after and further improve his
farm.
Wall paper 10 cts per roll. Pioneer
Drug Store.
Frank Rasmussen tired OF camp life 30
pulled up stakes and walked home We'd
nesday afternoon. The cadets expert
enced considerable difficulty in reaching
their camping ground in Boston Park.
Every steep grade they encountered it
was necessary to unhitch the teams and
haul the wagon to the top with pure
muscle. 1t was o'clock Monday night
when they reached their destination.
The young people gave Miss Minnie
Girardet surprise party last Wednes-
day night. They met at Mrs. Durkee's
and together went to the residence. The
evening was passed with whist, games
and music. Those presant we're Misses
May Cameron. Belle Bradney. Lucy
Redmou, Top Brien. Edith Highly. vena
Phelps, Cora Allen, Stella Graham,
Maud NewIand, Belle Hurley, Minnie
Girarjet: Mcssrs. N. Z. Clack. J. X.
Philips. W. Mathers. II. f. Matbers. Ed
Arch. Geo. Folsom, Louis Kurz. Ed Van
de Vcnter, Irwin Hunter. NJ. r. Welch,
VIM. Girartet, Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Geer.
Latest design in wall paper at the
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

FIRST BAPTIST CuUacH-Rev. Jumes
II. Messenger pastor. Services at IL a.
IN. and 7:3O p. IN. Sunday school at 10 a.
m.-Dr. A. II. Stockham Supt.-Young
Peoples meeting 6:45 p. nj. NJ. Conls-
lin, president. Morning, subiect-"The
Piigrimageof Faith" evening subject
The Curse OF Strong Drink"
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Notice is hereby given that the regu.
lar annual meeting OF the Delta County
Creamery company will be held at it's
Office in the town Of Delta. Colo. on
Tuesday, April IL. ls95. at p. IN. Tor the
election OF board Of directors and for
the transaction OF such other business
as may properly be brought before tn.
meeting.
A. r. KiS6. President.
GEORGE STEPHAN. Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01
Notice sf Meetisr or Heard Of Regis.

Notice Is hereby given that pursuant 10 law
the 30 ri Of hegi~tcr- fr the r,-fi'nr mum ttI
election of the Town Of Delta State ~ I,,lnSs Ia
To be 'cd April ith. A. u isr- VIII l,. Il, -..s-
dop at the council ruDm 81 said Town of u. tIt
Cd"ad,', on Tuesday, the 22nd day of Iarrh
isn'. and on Monday. April =. Isas. pursuant To-
law. for the purpose Of m king and r'yisiuE the
REGISTRATION Of electors in and for Saii town. at
which time and place all person. who nrr az
shall be qutiihrd To- v"tc ~ said general nun =
cipll election are requested to attend aud hnVo
their n.iines placed on srid rcgi-iraif,n ii-i
Dated at Dv.ta, Colorado. this t.th day of
March, 1855
(SsaD A. II Sr,c.uku Mux,y
Attest: LpIS I Br,n Tow clerk
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Frank Shields has sold his 1i-acre fruit
tract located in North Delta one mile
from town at $50 per acre. This is a
good index that fruit land in Delta coun-
ty still maintains its value. j. S. Robi.
son, Of Avoca, Iowa, is the purchaser
and will commence Immediately to erect
first class buildings and make other good
improvements.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

The presidents policy is to secure an
armistice Of several months between the
Spaniards and the insurgents, which will
open the way to final settlement of the
trouble. In this he may meet with very
active opposition in congress, as that
body is very much in favor of the entire
Independence Of Cuba and that right
off
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

The silver forces OF Oregon, except a
few middle of the-road popalists, have
agreed upon platform and have nomi.
mated joint ticket. with every prospect
Of its being elected. Besides the state
officers, two congressman are to be voted
on at the coming election.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

The friends Of silver will learn with
deep regret Os the serious illuess Of ex-
Senator Blackburn. Of Kentucky, who
led a gallant fight against Cleveland and
Carlisle in that state.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

The Louisinan Constitutional conven-
tion has adopted woman suffrage
clause, which will be part Of the new
constitution that will soon be submitted
TO the people FOR adoption or rejection.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

METHODIST CHuRcH-Sunday school at
10 a. M. Epworth League 6:s5 p. IN.
Morning subject-"The Influence Which
Makes u Man." evening subject-"Trea-
son, Treason. Everybody welcome.
JNo X. Woop, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

EVcrbl00mslnE hardy r0ses.
pineys. hsaeysackles L other
shrubbery. NV. Carr.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Will pay cash for 10 to Is dozen extra
good hens. The Delta Fruit & Produce
Co.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-Services at
IL a. N. and 7:3O p. N. Sunday school at
10 a. N. Junior c. Il. at $50 p. m. Y.
T. s. c. f. at Gas p. IN. Prayer and
conference "Wednesday evening at 7:30.
Welcome to all.
A. NJ. WORK Phi. D., Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

One says, "the saloon never hurt me" !"
but he is willing to set trap to catch
his weaker brother.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

SURFACE CREEK BAPTIST CRURca at
Eckert-Preaching service every Sun
day At , p. m. Sunday School at . d.
m. Rev. James II. Messenger, pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Protect your young fruit
trees from bOrcrs and Rabbits
with the BASS protector. For
sale by 4. w. Carr.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

License is privilege to DO for money
what otherwise would be unlawful.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Our ballot is ths touchstone OF our
sincerity on the temperance question.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

List yeur town property. ir you
want 70 make quick sales, With
w. ~. anstin.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Do not talk temperabee only, bat
register your sentiments at the ballot
boz.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Mr.. II. L. Fogg has an snpouncrusst
OF his business in this issus, whish viII
pay persual.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Have y0ar lsarneSs and xRd.
dies repaired NJ %. r.. Long's.
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01
Nsssee Fer PabiIcasion.

Nessee Fer Publication.
LAND OF1Icg AT MoSTscss. CoLo,,
Mach q, Is.~.
Notice is hereby given this, The following
named settler has filcd notice of his fnt-ttion L,
make fnal proof N support If his claim and
that said propi will be Inrde before Register and
Receiver at Monfros~. Cello, on May a. Isss viz.
holland OWENS
who hied D. 9. ~. ltsl Ute Ser e, f,r the 2. v. u
n y. n, y. y. 4 \. 4 I. Sec. q g. w I. n W "
n. W. 4 S. W. 4 See. q Tp. 81 n. X. 10 W. n. 81
r. n.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continu'sns residence upon and cultivation Of
s.iid land. viz:
t:adwnlder Ellis. Gordon GrifIlti, Jons Ovens
Delta, Colo George strykcr, Nont-osa. ro,a.
(Fint pub. April 1 last pub. May Il, Is93I
The Delta independent., 1898-04-01

Old papers for sale at this Office.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-01

Special from Mitchell. via English
cable, Jamaica. Delayed in trans
missission-Major Pickler's forces
made gallant attack on the con-
gressional nomination, but Co lionel
Burke had it surrounded by a barb
wire trocha steen feet high, with
Tolly Maupin's cow punchers from
the unorganized sitting on every
fence post guarding it with Mausers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-01
What the War Has Done.

Senator &. X. Davis, OF Minnesota,
graphically describes what the war
with Spain has accomplished. as fol
lows: The war with Spain has
taught the American people their
own strength, has appeased their
discomfort at and distrust OF their
own government, has consolidated
the North and South, has settled
end made obsolete many financial
heresies. has made the United States
an actual military and naval power,
has demonstrated the necessity OF
securing our share OF the enormous
markets Of the Orient, and has en-
forced from foreign nations a respect
for this government not heretofore
shown by them
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-01

Sioux Falls Argus Leader The
wave of prosperity is still rising,
The weekly reports of the CONNER
cial agencies still tell OF the remark
able advance OF the business. The
bank clearings for the past week
were one-quarter larger than for the
corresponding week in 1892, the
most prosperous year the nation
had ever knownup to that time. 1t
is pretty hard to get a hearing for
the argument that you cannot get
good times without free silver.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-01
Republican State Contention.

A large and enthusiastic crowd OF
republicans gathered ut Mitchell last
week, nominated a strong ticket and
adopted sQuaretoed progressive
platform. The ticket and platform
both appear in this paper. The
Hand county delegation. III compli-
ance with the instructions o. the
county convention, gave its assist
ance to Major Picker for Congress.
He was defea ted by Hon. {. II. Burke,
OF Pierre, in "A very spirited good
natured contest. This is somewhat
of a disappointment to the Majors
old soldier friends, but they are 10y
al republicans and gracefully bow
to the wishes OF the majority, No
one questioned the availability
or capability OF Mr.. Burke. 1t was
merely a matter ofpersonal ac0uaint-
ance and friendship for neighbor,
and Hand county republicans we
hope will accord Mr.. Burke the same
hearty support they would havc2Z
pected his friends to give the Major
should conditions have been reversed.
He belongs to our Sixth Circuit, is a
bright lawyer and an experienced
parlamentarian Charles IL. Burke
and Robert J. Gamble will make
strong congressional team.
In it's personnel and location the
ticket is all right. headed by Kirk Il.
Phillips for governor, the strongest
man in the Black Hills. Hand coun-
ty has some direct interest in the
ticket which contains the name OF
our former citizens John l.. Pyle for
Attorney General.
One of the remarkable Incidents OF
the convention was the reading of a
strong letter from H. l.. Louclis, the
father of populism, in which he re-
nounccd populism and returns to
the republican party. Two years
ago the republican state convention
was troubled by withdra walls from
it's own ranks. This year it is differ
ent, and everything points to repub-
lican success.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-01

There is quite a little discussion III
the daily papers Just now over the
bad condition of Uncle Sans sol
diers. their suffering in Cuba, and
moor conditions surrounding camp
life in places. How much OF this IS
"vellow" cannot be told ut this time.
That there is suffering none dispute,
but opinion differs as to cause
Some blame the officers in charge,
others the climatic conditions, and
Others lack of preparation Inc
London Spectator probably strikes
close TO the truth in the following
"Tbe United States is learning with
Indignation the details OF what ios
troops had to endure before sahti
ago, and is inclined to make a scape-
eoat of Mr.. Alger. Obviously MI
Alcer Is not Carnot, but it is hardly
f,ir TO put all the blame on NM
The real cause OF the misery ana
middle was the absurd belief fso vide
" entertained in America that you
can make war without preparation
Amateur soldering. especially anna, q,
teur transport and comm'ssar'"'' ''
cruel work"