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The Delta independent., 1899-12-08
4 usplssabis Aeeideaa.

A sad accident occurred on the Den.
YER 4 Rio Grsnde narrow gauge near
Salida. last Monday morning. in which
. dozen people were killed. Amoog
them vas one Who was pretty veil
known in Delta. Mr.. A. H. Johnson. the
uncle Of Mis- q. N. johnson. who hss
been IN Delta for the past year and over
for her health. Mr.. johnson has been
in Delta q number Of times and was On
his way here when he met bis death.
intending to take his niece with him to
the states ot Oregon End Washington.
A. NJ. johnson. son OF the dead man.
was with him at the time Of the accident
and was badly injured He sent a tsle-
gram to his cousin. Miss Juhnspn, DOti-
fying her Of the accident sud aeking
her to come to Salida. He died Mon
day night OF his injuries. his hack being
broken. Miss johnson left on the
morning train for Saliia.
A. II. johnson. who WAS numbered
among the killed. had been visiting
Colorado during the last year in the
interests OF number OF miliionai 90 of
the East. who are constantly in receipt
Of propositions for the estments of
capital in this state. He was especially
commi issioned tn look into the p.ssibili-
ties of mammoth water power electric
plant at Central City. Of which consid-
cradle has been said locally. amp which
was one u: the projects that Was expect.
ed To revniuiionize the cost OF mining In
G,lpin county.
1t is not known il he was engaged on
that mission while travelling ON the
train that was wrecked. 1t i~ presumed
by his acquaintances in this city, how
ever. that he was working upon ot or
matters, the success OF whose promoters
meant much for the state. as he thought
well OF it as II general proposition.
Mr.. johnson stood 80 high in the
estimation OF the wealthy men bs rs-
presented on his trips 10 Colorado that
they depended eatireiy upon his reports
aud acted upon his recommendations,
having Implicit faith in his judgement.
His LOSS was uniyers lily regretted
au,ung acquaintances, especially becs use
OF his value to the state had he lived.
and because of the many traits u char
act.r.
While Mr.. job nson's home wss ut Oh
erlin, Ohio. and he had many business
connections in the East. he wss mnre
largely identified with enterprises 10
Arkansas than elsewhere individually
HE arrival in that state directly after
tie close Of the Civil War gave hiu,
many opportunities for participation In
her development. which h~ grsspsd ~ .
young man. His iuhuaucs we felt
largely in the construction oe Ohios
railroad system. and he uss prssidsnt Il
one Of Askansas's chief lio~A He vus
also president u the national bank 1t
Helena. Arkansas.
Mr. johnson WINS about 5j years old.
hut did not look il. and WAS regarded ss
likely 10 enjoy several years VI useful
Denver Post. ~
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

The knights of Pythias held their
sami-annuai election last Tuesday eve
and the following officers we're ected
II. W. Chiles. c. c; Byram Luce. v. c;
/. N. McMurray, Preiate; f. II. +. Van
DeVeDter. NJ. OF W; l.. A. Hick NJ. OF T.;
N. f. Clack. NJ. Of +: Harry Ferguson,
X. Of r. and s; Jos. Rollins. NJ. at A; J.
E. Shock, 1. q; W. r. Gale, O.G.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

A numiprr ~ advertisers are annoupc
ing their Christ mss wares in this issu .
Before you buy your Cbrisi mas goo,i-
aud prsscnis !, will-pay you wen TO look
over there columns aod read The offers
Of our advertisers. The merchants who
advertise are the ones who want your
trade and will give yuu the bsst bar
gains when you call upon them in order
To induce you 10 keep coming. II is the
up.to-iste merchant who adv-rtis~s.
and there 10 where you want To look for
up-to date goods, fair Treatment and the
lDest prices.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Mss. G. 8. Gibbs sosl two chills~p
;Ssvivsd sron Delts. Wsdsss,isy, 10 jim
NJ. 0ibhs. Who has bsen here for the
psst two weeks. sod nov intends 10
remain permanently Tho family re-
sides in ono Of tho Diehl cottages On
North River street.-Rico Sun.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

On account of the rapid advancement
in the price of healing stoves We stocked
up heavily with the famous CoLE's HoT
BLAST heaters and from now on until
Jan. 1st We offer this make at the
following very low prices: Heater. No
$50. at sl2 IS; No lsO II si6O; M. 10
vt el97S. Don't fail to call ON Cosbin
4 Ssudsra
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

H. r. Mathews. the travelling freight
and passenger agent Of the Burlington
Route. who was killed in the Rio Grande
wreck near Salids, Monday. WAS well
know in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

The mothers meeting will be held at
the home Of Mrs Ktnsfelt. RS on Main
st on Friday Dec. IS. at 3 p. IN. Sub
ject. War and Parentagc," under the
auspices u the peace and arbitration
department. A cordial invitation is ex.
tended to all.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08
HaLF aATES.
Colorado nis,ans sanssy.

Holiday Rister. -- One Fare for N.
round trip from ali stations 10 all alta
iions IN Colorado. Ticket. on snl- Dec.
%. "a. %. 20. 81. and Jan let 1900.
Fort Worth. Texa-.-Jan 10th. the
Annual Convention National Live Stock
Assn. Tickets on sale Jan. 18th Final
limit twenty days. For tickets and
further information call on or address.
W. X. PICK City Agent G. NJ. .Ry.
Grand Junction. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

TIE choicest selection OF fancy queens
ware and lamps ever offered to the Delta
trade can now be sren vt Corbin &
Sanders hardware pc and the public
are cordially invited TO call and look
over our stock
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08
essy ssus useese..

H0ecial Corsespondsnee.
H. W. Chiies and family OF Delta,
spent Thanksgiving with his parents
Miss Mamie Mangus u Visiting in
Delta.
Columbus Snelson vent up to Oursy
last week on business. II
Misses Daisy and Lucy Teachout. OF
the upp~r ssiahh0Shaod. haze hsru yis-
itin relatives here.
Three Montana men were sroupd here
last week looking for q location.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hubbard ate
Thanksgiving dinner with Mr.. and Mrs
II. Goodhue in Delta.
A. V. Bradley has sold his property,o
DIR. J. ID. Esglesioalot Omaha. Neb. for
S4.5Oo.
The English sparrow has been here
Tor the psst three years. And what We
sre To do with them is question. We
destroyed all the nests we could lind in
the orchard this season. 'Fs
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Smith attended the
dedication Of the Christian Unior
church at Olaihe. Thanksgiving.
Mr.. Bert Campbe'l and Miss Berthe
Annia were married at Ecksrt wedres-
day by Justice Arthur King. The happy
couple are spending their honey,u IA in
the Plateau valley.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy To
Mrs John Bowness at The death Of her
husband.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Rev. Milne. the Bspsist pss,os at Lake
City wss in Delta. Wednesday evening.
He il sr~s~ting Rev. Low Of Montrose 70
Z series d meetings.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Tho KaBsss City Star figures Il out
that the reason wo0sp kiss sscA other
and .nso dOo't b bscssss men have
so~sthing bsttsr TO kiss and women
don't.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

The town was infested with Dnmber
OF book agents this week who took up
from two 10 FIVE hours oi every body =
time that would allow them 10 do go.
All of them had the most popular rel vi
books published ,o dispose OF.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Corbin Il Sanders are offering steel
ranges during the holidays for $500
and up to 5000. Call and inspect
them.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Choice Christmas Presents-Fanc,
Cups from 1Oc each up to 300 at Corbil
4 Sanders.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Children's pictur. books and = fuI
line of Christmas goods At Clarke,
Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Nothing nicer for Christmas than fine
China. Hunt Il Co. has II.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

The Baptist Sunday School has ord
cred u library.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08
Colorado Midland R'Y
The Popular Line.

The shortest and best line to
Denver. Colorado Springs. Pueblo
and Cripple Creek. and all points
east and south.
Two trains east and twv trains
west each day.
Leave at Grand j Junction at 6 :1S
q. m. and 4 p. IN.
Arrive at Grand junction IL "A
.. m. and 11:19 p. IN.
Direct connection at Colorado
Springs and Denver with all roads
east. narth and south.
Pullman palace ears and reclin-
ing chair car. on all Colorado
Midland trains. SEATS free.
II Jon contemplate = trip east.
west, north o. south, it will lie
to your interest tp call at our city
ticket Office, M.in street, between
Fourth and Fifth, Chapman block,
Grind Junction.
No trouble :" give information.
". q. Sscx. 6. ?. ~. 9ss.s Ssssss.s
~. ?. sAaIsv. .. ?. A.. s<svss.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

This otBcs 10 eqnipped 10 svsry par
ticvIsr Tor doing sllkinds II job print ting
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Coal wanted on subscription at this
Office
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

The Wilson heater 10 one Of the lead.
ing makes OF stoves and We arc Offering
you this mate for e15.OO. Corbin Y
81 spders.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Coal wanted On subscription ut this
ofiice.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

B. Lace carries the largest stock u
nuts in town.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

China within the reach u all st Hon,
4 Co.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

A furnace hss bssu ordered eos the
Baptist church.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08
[&E2Zl|I!!!7na5

We carry only the 6~st lines of groc-
cries thst can b~ hsd. and are satisfied
with email profit. Delta County M,r.
antile Company.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

J.. Luce soils Chase & Sanborn's tens
and conees.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Ladies' calling Cards with plates. This
0(Qlce
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Hunt 4 Co. for bargains in fancy
China.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08
North Fosk Items.

SPer..I Correspondence
Ed Carter arrived from Lake City,
Sunday.
A. Mcib-rg lost COW from an un-
known disease that is attacking cattle.
Several IN the neighborhood have lost
young cattle from it.
s. Horning wont to Delta, Monday, to
meet his wife who has been 10 Nebraska
and Kansas visiting relatives.
Kew. Veeder has commenced revival
meetings Ut the schoolhouse. Rev.
Aldersou Of Hotchkiss will assist.
Tbe Mite society will NEST at D. Ale
baughs this week.
Flowing u checked BY the cold weath
o..
8. Anderson returned from the b lie.
Sunday.
b Luce soils oil kinds Of pickles 10
bottle and in bulk.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

B Luce soils sll kinds Of pickles 10
bottle and in bulk.
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

Dsa1A. CoaoaADos
The Delta independent., 1899-12-08

BaMser hauled In any part II the connty a,,
sh"rt notice. share of your patrsu,age Il solic.
ited. The leading feed stable In Delta.
~. = .DgALY sNgT1s.
In the Baldw In building. Maiu rev
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
THIS is SPRING.
This Is the Unbiased Opinion Handed
Down by Observer jennings

HAS spring cameo The voice was
behind Weather Observer Jennings.
He turned from the forecast he was
trying to decipher and looked at the
speaker. She wore a button photograph
of man on her shirt waist and chewed
gum
Yes she has came reDliad the
weather man. The young lady was sat
isfed. adjusted her sailor hat and re-
tired 'Well!' sighed the weather
prophet.
Saturday night might have been
called the first day of spring. but not
until today would the man at the top
OF the Columbian building announce for
certain that we have recovered from an
attack of winter
the thermometer yesterday registered
a. as the highest point. and the sun did
business all day with the exception OF
naLI an hOur or so in the afternoon The
merchants say that spring trade COM
menced IN earnest, the street sprinklers
mace their rounds, open cars were run
on the street railway. a boy went bare
1ooted, and after all these encouraging
signs II Is safe to say spring is here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
WE SPEND S1O,OOO,OOO.
Americans With Social Ambition De-
light London Shopkeepers.

London, April 12.-Americans with So
cial aspirations spend, it is calculated
season
It is a fact that London now looks to
America for it's contribution to the pro-
gramme of social gayety
Some of the best houses have been
leased for the season by Americans
and their occupants are regarded by
London shop-keepers with an affection
ate interest.
t P O'Connor. writing in his paper
Mainly About People, estimates that
the American element in London this
season is larger than ever
First Secretary White of the United
States embassy, whose tenancy of Cour-
tess Grosvenor's house, No. 35 Park
Lane, expires next week, has taken La
dy Hindlip's house on Hill street. Nav
fair. for the season.
Lady Hindlip is the widow of the head
Of the great AIlsopp-s brewing firm.
and her house is on grand scale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT
Condition of Winter Wheat Far Be-
low the Average

Washington, April 12--The April re-
port of the statistician of the depart
ment of agriculture will show the aver
age condition of winter wheat on April
1 to have been 77-9 against S6.7 on April
1, 1898; S1-4 on April 1. 1897, and a ten
year average of S4.4. The averages for
the principal winter wheat states are
as follows:
Pennsylvania. SO; Texas, II; Tennes-
see, II: Ohio. Sc; Michigan, IS; Indiana,
~; Illinois, "A; Missouri, 10; Kansas &c;
California, IS.
OF the 80 states producing winter
wheat, 26, containing over rs per cent
of the total winter wheat acreage, re-
port condition below their respective
yearly averages
is $40, against 92.1 on April 1, 1898; $50
on April 1. 1897, and ten year average
of so.
The percentage of mortality among
farm animals, swine excepted, has been
higher than for many years past. OF
horses % per cent are reported as hav-
ing died from disease, against per cent
the preceding year, and a ten year av-
erage of Is per cent. OF cattle, a NOR
tally of 22 per cent from winter ex-
posture and of 2.03 per cent from dis
ease is reported, against 1.3 per cent
from exposure and per cent from dis
ease the preceding winter, and 16 per
cent from exposure and 1.6 per cent
from disease as the ten year average.
OF sheep, the deaths from exposure
amounted to 3-5 per cent, and those
from disease to PA per cent. against
81 per cent from exposure and 2.6 per
cent from disease the preceding winter,
and rs per cent and 2.3 per cent, the
respective ten year averages. The losses
Of swine aggregate 50 per cent, against
9.3 per cent last year, IA per cent in
1897 and a ten year average of "a per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
SMALLPOX SOWN
From New Orleans to St Louis Along
the River.

St. Louis. April 12.-The steamer City
of St. Louis, Captain Thorwegan, from
New Orleans, is quarantined at the
southern limits of St. Louis because of
a case of smallpox found on board. She
has 80 first-class and IS second-c1ass
passengers, with 100 deck hands on
board, where they will be compelled to
stay until all danger of contagion is
removed.
The steamer City of St. Louis left
New Orleans IS days ago, having a pas
senger list and crew numbering SIS per
sons. Before reaching Memphis, Tenn,
VIM. Belts. negro fireman, was taken
sick with some unknown ailment but
he was not isolated.
At Memphis, about 200 of the passen-
gers and number of the crew were dis
embarked. DR.. Johnston of the St
Louis health board, discovered the case
before the steamer arrived. He order
ed it Quarantined and a squad of police
was detailed to see that nobody left the
steamer and that no freight was re-
moved. Three of the passengers es-
capped and are at large in the city.
Belts was removed to the pest house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
GOOD ADVICE.
Always Speak the Truth Is James
Buruett's Maxim.

James Burnett, the father of May
Burnett, who is being tried in the dis
trict court for perjury in the Collins
case, was arrested last night by the
police for being drunk
He is over 20 years of age. small and
stoop-shoUldered- He has been a coal
miner for over forty years. He came to
Topeka from Scranton to attend the
trial of his daughter.
He explained to Judge Guy in court
this morning that he was sick and had
been given some whisky and ginger in
a drug store and that it affected him.
He said he was a religious man and
was sorry to be arrested Judge Guy
gave him lecture on drug store whisky
and ginger and discharged him. He sat
down in the court room.
The next man was J. B. Evans He
was charged with being drunk When
asked what he had to say, he replied:
Yes, I was drunk, and drunk right.
There was no ginger business with me,
but was having a first class drunk"
That's right spoke up Burnett, AL
ways speak the truth"
Il fine you 49," said the judge, and
Evans paid it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12

one of them yesterday inclosing a sub
scription for the Western School Journal
There are people in Topeka who are
agitating the subject of requiring the
street car company to remove the eobble-
stones and put in paving between their
tracks. The stones now accumulate all
the dirt and dust which is taken up by
the wind and distributed down the backs
of pedestrians and in the places of busi-
ness
John Buchi. one of the federal court jur-
ors. is a gardener when he is at home at
Salina,; Just as soon as he game TO To-
<oeka the fine weather he had been watch
ing for for weeks set in. and now he is
in a stew to get home SO that he can be
called on a case yet. and he puts in all
his time worrying about his garden at
home.
The Enterprise Mining and Smelling
company of Pleasanton. kan with cap
itaI of 5000. applied for a charter today.
The purpose for which the company is
lead, ZINC, coal, oil and gas The directors
4 cEicke TT T. J. Bla TofI;;,. Harry Evans y
phrey and Henry Plumb.
Ex-Assistant Attorney General George
r. Smelling has not yet settled down to
the practice of law. but expects to do 50
about the time he retired from the state
house, and he had not taken a vaca ton
in the two years he had been public Of
may conclude to remain in Topeka
Up around Louisville. in Pottawatonie
county. there has been a serious outbreak
Of p eere6To spinal meningitis; pr H W,
to attend a case of it in the family of Joe
Williamson. formerly of Topeka and bro
ent of city schools here. reports the cases
unusually malignant Joe Williamson's
son. aged Il, who was a victim, is hap
PLY recovering. which is rare in this dis
ease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
IN A ROCK CRYPT.
Mummies of Ancient Cliff Dwe1Iers
Found In Arizona

of three ancient cliff dweIIers have Just
been discovered in hillside. near old
Camp Verde. They were found in a
crypt dug into the solid rock and tightly
sealed by wall Of masonry, the interior
OF the crypt being neatly plastered- A
mum Der of mUmmieS have been taken from
these cliffs in times past. all of them be-
ing those of pygTnieS. with a cranial form
alton distinctly Monaghan Those just
found are so small as TO be those OF chill
dren- hey were wrapped in single cot
ton blanket, which was intact and has
Peen saved except the portion that was
It is usual for all cloth and even wood
found in such crypts 10 crunbIe on being
exposed TO the air. but this blanket text
ure is still firm A string of rough beads
comprising a necklace 30 inches long was
also found
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
OFFICIAL L. S. ORGANISE.
The Place Is Made and Given to CIar-
ence Eddy.

Chicago, April 12--Clarence Eddy has
received the appointment as official or
ganist for the United States to the Paris
exposition.
Mr.. Eddy, who for many years was
prominent as a teacher, Organist and
concert player in Chicago and the west,
for the last four years has made his
home in Europe, latterly having chosen
Paris as his place of residence. He has
made concert tours through Germany,
England, France and Italy.
His familiarity with French music and
his extended acquaintance with French
composers and musicians especially
qualify him for the position at the Paris
exposition to which he has been ap-
pointed-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
MRS. NARY BAKER EDDY.
The Christian Science Leader to Re-
side ct Lead, s. D.

Lead. 8. D., April Pit is stated on
the best of authority that Mrs. Mary Ba-
ker Eddy. the founder of the Christian
Science religion. will come to this city
this summer and spend her last days here.
She has son residing here. in business.
who has been anxious to have her leave
her Boston home for some time Her real
object in coming here, it is said. is TO take
charge of the new Christian Science hall
which will be built here this season by the
Black Hills Scientists, assisted by out
s.ders. Plans have been drawn up for
SO go Science hall which will be erected
in the business part of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
THEY DENOUNCE SLANG.
Indiana Woman's Clubs Presidents
Want Only Pure English Spoken.

New Albany. Ind, April 12.-The council
of presidents of the Woman's clubs OF
New Albany. Jacksonville and Louisville
has determined that slang must go.
At mass meeting il was decided to Sc
cure the aid of the school teachers and
begin a campaign similar to that of the
famous Guggenheimer anti-swearing cam
paign The ladies believe in time they
will have newsboys. politicians, policemen
mOtormen, officials and other members of
society in the cities on the falls using
only the purest Anglo-Saxon. They con-
denim cheap theaters as being a potent
factor in corrupting language Meetings
are being held regularly, and it is claimed
that excellent progress is being made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Lecture Course.

Friday night, April H. lecture reading
from Edmond Rostand's famous play
Cyrano de Bergerac. by Austin Latch
a W. April 81, Illustrated lecture by Prof
John De Motto. Seats for both dates
may be reserved at RowIey & Shows
Single tickets for Mr.. Latchaw's read
ings will be on sale Thursday and Fri
day Tickets for the two numbers will
be sold for as cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Croker Promises Municipal Gas

New York, April 12-Richard Croker
at the Democratic club. last night said:
Wv ether the legislature provides for a
municipal gas plant or not, the city viii
certainly establish a plant of its own
to provide gas for public buildings and
this will be the first step We hone
that it will be the entering wedge for
the ultimate municipal ownership of all
gas plants in this city" Mr. Croker
said that he did not know when the first
plant would be established, but it would
be as soon as practicable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Attention.

The committee on entertainment of
the several orders that meet in Lincoln
Post hall are requested to meet at Dr.
Iserman's Office, 116 East Sixth, at 7:30
p. m, April H. Don't fail to come By
order of chairman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
GOLD RIGHT IN TOWN.
Great Excitement Over a Discovery
at Greenwood. B. C.

Greenwood, b C, April 12.-There is
great excitement here over the discov-
cry of gold on portion of the toWnsite
caused by the opening of the new chan
mel for Boundary creek. constructed by
the townsite owners and the Columbia
& Western railway Claims have been
located for several miles up and down
the creek and the owners of the town
site are threatening proceedings at law
against the locaters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Locomotives For wales.

New York, April 1.-THE Cooke Lo-
connective works of Paterson. n. J., have
received a contract for the construc-
ton of five locomotives for the Parry
railway of Wales English manufac-
turers competed in the bidding.