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The Delta independent., 1898-09-02

. Bss, grade heifer one year and under thres,
frst. 81. second red ribbon
10 Bes. grade hslfer cal, GTst 81, second re-
ribbon.
IL Best and fAttest beef steer, spec premium
Palmer & Jacksor cash -econd REQ ribbon.
u Cow with best niilk record, any age or
breed. Gr,t. special premium. +. p Hunt = Co.
one dozen IN milk pans, value So sscoad red
ribbon.
LOT 9, SHE EP.
Premiums offered for each Of the standard
breeds
Best buck. inst special premium, Harry WI.
son. box c.gsrs, value S. 30. second red ribbon
Best buck lamb. first 81, second red ribbon.
Best eve, fist, special premium, Palmer &
Jackson, cash g., second red ribbon.
Lor 9, SWINE.
Premiums offered for each Of the standard
breeds.
Best boar year and oye.. hrst. special pre-
mum, Kurz & NcGrew, cash s.; second red nib
bon.
2 Best boar pig over thres and under ten
months, nrst specia. preEn,'..-, Uetx Lahorer one
year, second red ribbon.
BssS brood sow. nrst, special premium. Har-
ringson Bros., one set Little Giant blaeksnlth
dies in Gaze, value SIS second red ribbon
Best SOW pig over three and under zen
months. 6rst, special premium, Delta Indspend-
snt one year, second red nSeon-
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". b. BURNETT, SCPERINIESDkSl-
POULTRY.
All specimens Of poultry mus Be- exhibited IN
nsas and coavenient cooas which can easily be
openod ~ tAe convenience u the judge aud
attendants.
Best cock. any variety. irst. special prem tum
Paul Kennedy. setting Buf Plymouth Rock
suurs value 81, second red ribbon.
. Bsss ccckerei any variety. nrst, special pro
uaiun Paul Z. Kennedy, one setting Bun Ply
mouth Rock egxs, value . second red ribbon
Best hen. any variety, 6rst q, second red
si5oon.
4 Bes, cock and pu.et Of silver Laced wyan-
Aostes special frst, premium, L. Spruul. cash =
second red ribbon.
S Best trio, any vAriety. first, special p nium
Paul Z Kennedy, setting Bun Plymouth Rock
eggs value s.. second red ribbon.
Best breeding pen enc male and I've females.
any variety first, sYscsi premium. }. J. winton,
one box Imp rial bird food alre q; sseood q .
Best and hi-hsa scorin, pen Of Plymoosh
Gocks, inst. eSisl premiu &C. Richter, box
cisars yalue - seco nd red = bon.
Best collection of fovss, nzt. special pre-
miun. E. J. Clarke. two pouad pacsasc Poultry
Condition powders. value 81; secon,t red ribbon.
LOT ., rURKEYs
Best cock. FIST sre.al premium Dcia La
bcrer one year, second nd ribbon
Best tho, nrst. special premium. Delta fnAe-
PENDENT one year, second Tsi ribbon.
LOT GEESE.
Best pair any variety. first 81. Second red
-iSbon-
lor 4. pCcSs.
Res, trio any variety, ars. s.. sssoaJ rcd I b
boa.
The Delta independent., 1898-09-02


II HAMMOND. SUPERINTENDENT.
I've STOCK.
LoT I, DRAFT HORSES.
1 Best stallion three years and Ger, drse pre-
MUM 81, second g.
. Best stallion under three, nrst q, sscoad e.
s Bes, mare three years and over, nfss p, sec-
ond -.
Bes. .aarc unde, tAres, fr,s q, sseood q.
LOT : HORSES roR skNSaAL rcRrusrs.
B.s. stallion three years and over, special
premium. Henry Hanmonl, cash 81 second y.
. Best s.aIlioa under three, first q. second =
Best mare three years and over. r, g, Sec
ond -.
>tr Z, under IL rcc, f,t -, second 81.
5 ysst + re two yea-s and under three. spec
al preiniu 2. h. Wilson. god incurred frneh
lr.ar pipe IN case, value s.. soonud rd ribbon
LOT J. swEkrsrAxp.
Best Rswsri colt Of isss, special premium.
Vim. silshy. service OF Reward 5, value s,s.
. Best Saxward colt Of ls,s. special premium.
VIM. silsoy, service Of Sax~ard. value si,.
> Best stallion with three Of his get. ma .,
I second red ribbon.
Best Inare with ,hrce o: her colts. arss -,
! second reG ribbon.
S Rcst horse colt Of ,sa, BIRD in Colerado.
s,,c.al premium Farmers and Merchants Bank.
rocking chair. value $40. second rcd ribbon.
c Best rnsre ceis Of iis brsd in Colorado. spec
| lal Premium. las. Greenwood. blacksmith work.
-.lus s., scccas reJ ribbon.
y Ior g. SADDLE Hussks
ale pony shown by BOY rider. sgec-
BIS; So -'aea Rnle s;cre, suit Of boy
iEl premium, GD- I'd 81.
Clothes, value s.. secN =, by girl rider, spec
Best saddle pony show "<h $; second 81.
ial premium, Frank z. Sheds c. -ouy, spec
NJ ,s,.lf o
Ia y Z MUM. George c. Wilson, Navajo
blinSss, value s.: second, sp~e'al premium, z. .
DojSC, Navajo saddle blanket. value s2.5o.
Lor 5, pKIvxKs.
Best single driver. special premium, George
c Wilson. lap rpee, value a, second. spscisi
p-aHigzs, Genrst &. Wilson. buggy whlp. value
.sse
Best po'c team. special premium. George c
Wilson, isp rpSe, vsiss 81 secont best, special
premium. Smith q fedier, baSxy whip, vslue
se5o
uors s-iss
Res; r-i- -,.its. any ase. s,scisl premium.
J. Il, Arlsuer. bisc Esu.i,h vo--. -alus 81 sccund
red ribbon
BeS, mule colt of isss. nrs; sp,clal -erliunr
Kisticr shoe aud Clotht,s Ca. Sue .son hat, value
81 second red rincca.
> Best JACK any axe. frs, O.. second red ribbon
Bcs. i-nnst any asc. arss g.. second red rib
bon.
Lor :. csrrLs.
Premiums are csered for pure brei shosshorus,
He-~fo-,s. Ho,sseias Foiioi Angus GaIiowsys
and Jerseys
! lcst bull taree years and ever stscAl pre-
mium. Ccrbin q Sanders. Blur nsne oil ssovx.
va,ae SIS second nd ripeou
. Best bull one year and under tarse. arss q.
secsnd rrd rinosa-
Rsss bull calf Of 1893. speci IL preraiun, ms
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poratel. Deitar Colorado
oFTICEHs.
Pfsitent, l. II. Coakliu. Vice President,
?. = Dodge. Secretary, r. II smith Treas
u-e r. E Dodge
urEECTC Ks
nLl'rr p. sa- eEs, ? = Dodge,
Gec T. YIsoa. e. r. sn-4 = Kelso,
Nm slsby, c. :. Mower atd I. ID Murrg.
TO THE PUBLIC.
W have decided 70 hU cur Ana i Delta
Co= F g sa -u... .ll- %. E..E ., Ia-.
ais1 3D. af-5gu sos shss gr1Era-. pre1n-
i.1n "a hoping and belize ing tL.L OF will
.oin yOar efforts with ours and work 70 make
Our Delta County Fair a grand success
Our idea Of "A successful County Fair is for
all the people Ia our county 70 come together,
after the hot and b.sy season of hard and
ardnous work on the farm and orchard or
in tic shop. store and Office, for a short
season OF rest and recreation. To e change
and Interchange Ideas. To becou better
acquainted socially.
To cuIa.-le by cUElU -t-'e C1t 5iis
products @. our equity, az of which we believe
Inent of our county.
OUR FAIR GROUNDS.
We have purchased nearly 1fteen acres Of
land adjoining town Of p'lta on the north
west. near the Gunb.s, river, with fne
xrove adjacent. We have built 1rst class
half mile speed track AMI have our groands
and track. enclosed with a good fence, and
have built sne grand stand with seating
capacity OF 40,
We Lave also JaiIt "a number of stahlee for
the Recommendation of iersemen.
Our Grounds are supplied with good water
frS.-u the Delft. water WnTs-.
Il n cur ain to construct and bu I'd on our
grounds a larger eyLibitio4 bulldus as soon
as oar finances VIII aclalt.
A uev feature Of cur Delta County Pair
all be exhlb = GsueIea Fam j 'ooUcts oa
whscis ~ Float aud also 1dve s.ng foats
By merchants and others.
ARrand parade of foats and live stock.
each day. The line u march will be through
the streets Of Delta and return 10 faif
grounds.
Pspaiums will be given for the best and
Dnua artistic noats both OF general farm
6one0 and advertising. We ask that each
VeDuAl - neiehboshooa o. coonnnAAy'
ADvise aud bring one or more OF these floats
onsider your e&Aihits flr l.7srniums al hoats
ohou,d ee nnus ed at Delta, anu adj foI
Rnr.ecs the "a sAt before the i5tA of sep
ssnai er. They are not peEsive and only
rpaussc lif;le tins an, lenu!ty 70 con
struct.
ANOTHER NEW FEATURE
We will give a Grand Barbecue. frse TO all
q our fair grounds, September IL, lsss. al l.
O'Clock A. NJ. Come eat with US
The Delta Ccrnet Band will furnish good
music during the fair.
We ask and write t. all to Con lad hs'a-
sxhibitx and work Ilz thcr Il .Se oGi
Delta County = air a grEa1 aud E!o- s1Gs sue
Your Res .tfuI'v.
TBrDEI .Co. AIR .ss'S.
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The Delta independent., 1898-09-02
DELTA COUNTY FAIR

Program and Premium list OF the Delta
County Fair 10 be Leld at Delta,
Colo. September 3, l6 anc u
1895. Under the Aaspices
of the Della County
Pair Assoc alton,
Be!ts, Colo
The Delta independent., 1898-09-02

The Delta County Fsil sssocist."n Incor-
po-atel. Deita Colorado
The Delta independent., 1898-09-02

Pfsitent. T. II. Coakliu. Vice President
?. = Dodge. Secretary. Il. Il smith Treas
uTer r. E Dodge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14
nourishment than an

needs more nourishment than an
older person,
Finally the appearance OF a child
with three or four open spaces among
his teeth is far from being attractive,
and parents should be ashamed to see
them as a consequence OF their own
neglect in not watching properly over
the preservation OF the milk teeth.
As soon as the teeth appear they
should be cleaned with a soft cloth.
and when the child is old enough
little brush should be put into his
hand, and he should be taught the
Use OF It, After this the mother or
thn nurse should see that It Is used
regularly,
The mouth OF every child should be
examined two or three times year
by the dentist aud any little cavities
should be stopped with u temporary
tlUnG, Indeed, rs much care should
Nc taken OF tho first rs OF the second
set or teeth, for they are, in their
temporary way, Just as necessary to
health beauty and comtcrt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14

ICED TEA.

Oh. there are drinks and drinks and
drinks,
Enough TO drown the sea;
But of the multitude, methinks.
The best is iced tea.
Oh, come not here with bitter beer,
Though toamy or though Nat;
Ard do not como with wicked rum.
To minimize ones hat,
on with The glass of carbon gas;
1t fills me- fun OF ire,
And hzaes back along its track,
Much like n puuctured tire,
Treat me no treat OF sticky-sweet
Called cream with pure fruit
juices"
1t leaves coat upon the throat
Too thick for summer uses.
Nut got \ tea OF such degree
OF oriental flavor
That for drop man might swap
His hope of heavens favor.
Then gently pour hot water DER
Its tiny rolls OF fragrance,
Rut do not stew rs makers do
Who feed poor railway Migrants.
Then cool II nicely, add your ice.
And churn II In u shaker.
Twill show a broth OF creamy froth.
And be a blessed shaker.
Squeeze DER the ice u tiny slice
OF lemon tin it's tart,
And handle we'll your sugar shell--
Re still my pulsing heart!
Oh. hear the tlnklc and the clink
or winters cool bequeathing.
Oh, gaze into that amber hue,
And breathe against Its breathing.
Oh, let 1t slip beyond your lip,
And for your comfort perish.
And deep within your soul shall grin
And long memory cherish,
Oh. there are drinks and drinks an,
drinks.
Enough to drown the sea;
But of the multitude. mothinks,
The best is iced tea.
j, Edmund V. Cooke
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14
a FUGITIVE KINGS FlGrli.
Joseph Bonaparte Entertained HIS
Friends In l'rincoly style

About four miles from ihlladei-
phia there was magnificent man
sion built after the Italian manner In
the previous century by Governor
John Pom, and known as Lands
downe House In honor OF the Mar
quls of Landsdowne, Here Joseph
Bonaparte." records william Porrine
writing In the Ladies' Home Journal,
OF When tho King or Spain Lived on
the Banks OF tho Schuylkill, estab-
llshed himself In rural ease until
he had built his palace ut Borden
town, New Jersey. Toward the en'
of the summer OF 1917 Joseph had
little dinner party nj Lansdowne.
Among tho guests was Or. benjamin
Rush's daughter, Julia, who was
pleased with what she thought Ms
fluent conversation. his urbane man
ner and his good looks, and who,
perhaps, was somewhat inclined TO
sympathlze with his complaint that
Napoleon had not been at oil dis
posed to lot him have very much OF
hjs own way as either soldier or
king. ON one occasion only no gave
magnificent fcte on the lawn OF
his prlncely estate, and all the beaus
and bellies OF Philadelphia VINO had
been invited dressed In their most
picturesque summer gowns and mace
haste to attend. 1t was briiiiaht
afternoon fete, and Bonaparte was
the habit OF speaking of him as the
the center Of attraction MS he stood
on his lawn and welcomed his guests
But II Ia doubtful whether there were
at any time more than half dozen
persons In Philadelphia, or for that
matter in the whole country, to whom
he bore anything like close and con-
fidcntlal relations. lie liked little
children, and they were sometimes in
the habit of speaking Of him as "the
good Mr. Bonaparte,'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14
BlDE YOUR TIME.

When fortune treats YOU slightingly
And everything goes wrong.
Remember that you still are FREQ
TO labor and be strong.
To him who bravely docs his part,
Misfortune is no crime.
Just hold your grip and keep up heart
And learn to bde your time.
The snrest road to greatness lies
Through hard and patient work.
The glorious name that never dies
Comes not unto tho shlrk.
Fame sits upon All emnenue.
A pinnacle sublime.
tie who would win must seek her
thence,
Strive on and blde his time.
The man of hope and energy,
Who keeps one goal In sight,
Who goes his way with constahcy,
VIII some time win the fight.
The man whose life n glory bends
TO every age and cline.
~ hS "hooo pulpoho ueNeT DeDub,
Who works and bides his time.
Go onward. Ger the futures hills,
The dawn falls cool and sweet.
Go onward. He can win who wills
And bows not to defeat.
Go onward. though your path may lie
Through calumny and slime.
| INtN
The way will brighten bye and bye
Go on and blde your time.
And when the fight at last Ia DER,
The toll at last Is done:
When standing oh:life's farther shore
Beneath her setting sun;
Beyond the futures unbafred gate,
The bells OF heaven chime;
And justice. love and glory wait
For him who bldes his time.
j. A. Bdgerton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14
SPECIAL SALES

When special sale is TO run
certain time, be sure to advertise It's
continuance. Follow II up each day
with now announcements as long as
It lasts. It isn't necessary TO give It
much space for the first announce
ment, but don't ignore 1t, and make
everything about the store advertise II.
Show the public that you think 1t Is q
big thing. Have the bargain-coun-
ter the most conspicuous in the store.
Have plenty OF card signs, and have
window displays. II necessary, on the
same lines.--Shoe and Leather Facts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14
THE CHlLDREN'S TEETH.
This Is Intended Particularly for the
Perusal OF Mothers.

because the milk teeth must. In the
course OF nature, fall out In few
years, to give place to the permanent
set. parents are apt to assume that
1t Ia useless TO pay special attention
10 them; they think 1t Will be time
enough to instruct the child IN the
care OF the teeth when he has his
permanent set. This Is mistake.
In the first place, II is never too
early to lncuIcate good habits I'm the
child. and his permanent teeth will
always lie better taken care Of II he
has been taught to brush the temper
airy set from the time when he can
use toothbrush.
1t is also In the interest OF the
childs and the mans good looks,
comfort and health that the milk
teeth should be preserved as long as
possible. One OF their most i'm
portant functions is to keep place In
the Jaws for the second set, and II
they fall out too soon the second
L''lh may AFRO come loo soon, anu
out Of their regular place. then the
later teeth will not have room enough
and Will be twisted .sidewise or pushed
In front Of or behind the others In
the row.
The first teeth, like the second, are
required also for the proper mastica
tion OF the food, which is all the more
necessary in the growing child. who
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14
SPANS CROWN JEW ELS
brought to America by the Secretary
OF Joseph Bonaparte, the King.
To be continued.

IN 1917 joseph B0napartes sec
rotary, Malllard, left PHILADELPHIA
armed with letters which represented
MN to DO travelling agent for
Hirard's commercial house and visit
ing Garard's correspondents isl iIol-
land and Switzerland, William Per-
tino writes Of When the King OF
Stain Lived Oh the Banks Of the
Sehuylkill lin Philadelphial in the
Ladies Home Journal. Ills real
destination was the Swiss chateau at
frangins, from which the King had
lied two years before and his real
OBJECT to secure the treasure which
had be6u buried in the ground OF the
estate on the eve Of his flight Mail.
ard found the buried packets and
with them he would also have brought
70 Philadelphia Queen Julie II her
physicians had not compelled her to
ienounce the project OF Joining her
husband. The jewels, which were
valued at one million dollars, were
stufed into belt, which Maillard
wore on his person when returning
across the Atlantic, and with which
he was gladly received by his master
ki the Lansdowne house near Phia-
deiphia. IL was about this time that
Wild rumors began to circulate In
Philadelphia concerning the ex-kings
riches and OF the boards OF specie
which he had deposited In the vault OF
stephen Girard's Philadelphia bank.
Mysterious heavy boxes, sealed with
wax, were believed by Girard's clerks
TO contain the crown jewels OF Spain
and Naples. One or two old men IN
recent years, who were then among
those clerks, have told how Joseph
would sit In the bank talking with
them afrably while waiting for the
great banker"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14

One can Own his House by Paying
tho Equivalent OF it's Rental Value.

'''N W. N"h A'AC titNNV w iaN INK
tho Equivalent OF it's Rental Value.
1t is possible nowadays, quite easy,
indeed, for tho industrious wage
Garner. or person with small means
or income, to own his home" writes
i@rton Cheyney on buying House
without Cash la the Ladies' Home
Journal And he can do this either
with very small sum OF money in
hand or by some plans without ready
cash. by these plans home is pur-
chased outright. and cleared of debt
IN comparatively short term OF
years, tho purchaser paying sum
equivalent to n fair rent for the prop
orty There arc number OF methods
by which such purchases may be
made" that offered by tho Building
and Loan Association, endowment In
surance, through installment mort
cages, etc. "of the many sources OF
borrowing money TO pay FOR n home"
Mr. Cheyney concludes, 1T may be
said that tho building and Loan as
sociations are. In many respects, to be
preferred by tho borrower. Perhaps
not too tho private Individual much,
some prefer tho private individual
much however. depends on
tho individual. AS rule,
one can, believe borrow
money much moro advantageously on
n mortgage from TN individual than
from almost any othor source. This
Ia especially tho case whore the appli-
cant for loan Is known to be OF
correct habits and industrious"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14

Miss Thurza Emery. one of the old
est persons In Maine. remembers La
fayette's visit clearly. and was one OF
the girls who scattered flowers before
him In Portsmouth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-14

A Washington dispatch states that
.he United States insists upon Cuban
Independence. and that this Is the
keynote OF the American proposals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
THE CAMP MEETING LAST NIGHT
Weekly Sessions of Pickett Veterans
and the Sons.

a regular but interesting meeting OF
Pickett Camp, Confederate Veterans, was
held at the new hall. on Broad street. last
night, opening with Commander f.. s.
Gibbs in the chair and prayer by Chap
lain =. =. Winston. Captain w. Nj. Ha-
zlewood was elected historian of the
camp, and Trustees c. Il. Loehr. S. X.
Gates. and Robert n. Northen were cho-
sen the representatives. of the camp on
the Soldiers Home Board.
Colonel James NJ. French, Of the Sixty
third Virginia Regiment. entertained the
camp with very vivid description OF the
battle of Chickamauga, and the following
resolution was adopted:
THAT George f.. Pickett Camp Con-
federate Veterans Richmond, Va. APP
proves the erection of a monument at
Snodgrass Hill, Chickamauga Park. 10
commemorate the position there held by
the commissioners of the park, thereby
endorsing the wishes expressed by Colo
mel ]. NJ. French before the camp
Colonel French was requested to give
the camp a written report of the battle
Of Chickamauga. Captain NJ. ". Halle
wood read to the camp a very touching
story of the devotion of two old slaves
and their fidelity during and after the
war TO grand old master who had lost
his mind. Captain NJ. T. Phillips gave
the camp a short talk.
WEEKLY SESSION OF THE SONS.
The Sons of Veterans met last night;
Commander Walden I'm the chair. At
the meeting next Monday night memorial
services will be held. and a committee
was appointed 10 arrange for the exer-
clses. Chaplain Cooke will deliver an
address and others will be asked to speak.
Comrade Morrsette called attention to
the fact that not as much interest was
being taken i'm the meetings as might be,
aud moved that a committee OF two be
appointed TO request some OF the members
of Lee and Pickett camps TO make in
teresting talks before the Sons as TO their
war "reminiscences and personal expert
ences. This was agreed to- and Com
rades W. j. MOrrissette and Edward
Courtney were appointed as the commit
tee.
On Monday night. the 18th instant. the
question Of changing the bylaws VIII be
discussed. and full meeting is desired.
Mr. John Gibson, Jr, was elected a
member of the camp.
The body adjourned after an hours ses-
sion
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MIR. Reed Mt the Academy.

Mr.. Roland Reed. assisted by Miss Isa-
dore Rush, presented at the Academy OF
Music last evening, for the first time in
this city. Sydney Rosenfeld's new comedy
"A Man of Ideas"
Mr.. Rosenfeld has written excellent
comedies. but he was evidently in cata-
NOSE mood and thinking of other plays
when be penned this. his latest creation.
Mr.. Reed has a role as a promoter of
an electric road. that he makes humorous
by his cunning sense of wit. and Miss
Rush. as Grace Marvel, n widow has a
character that makes you imagine the
star. She wore several handsome and
becoming gowns, and no doubt clustered
many feminine, and perhaps few mas
culine hearts. Mr. Reed has an excellent
company, and together they exert their
energies to make the PLAY which in itself
is rather dull, "go'