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The times., 1899-12-24
MR.. CROKER ON CHRISTMAS.
Good wishes Extended TO Friends
and Enemies Alike.

Good Wishes Extended TO Friends
and Enemies Alike.
The celebration of Christmas is the rev.
erendal commemoration of the advent
upon earth OF Him who preached the gen
tie doctrine Of universal brotherhood, Of
universal peace. of universal love.
The coming of the holidays brings into
every Christian home in the world a fuller
realization Of the wonderful meaning of
The teachings of the simple Galilean, who
bade men cease from strife with one an
other and commanded them to Join hands
in loving comradeship.
Perhaps in no other city in the world is
the celebration OF the great festival so in
teresting. so varied, and yet SO harmonious
as in New York.
The cosmopolitan character of our great
city brings into It's Christmas celebration
a curious blending of many customs
We have among us not only the sturdy
Dutch who settled New Amsterdam, but
the descendants of immigrants from Eng
land. Scotland. ireland. Germany, and. IN
fact from every country in the world
Bat the celebration, with all IT'S variety.
is harmonious. because the underlying SEN
timent, the animating feeling, is the same
in every community and in every house
hold whether the people there assembled
be descended from Dutchman or Irishmau,
German or Frenchman, Scotchman OF En-
glishman.
In this sacred time Of the year, all other
considerations are set aside. and we meet
together as members of one great family,
of the one simple faith as believers in the
divine doctrine of Him who bade US be-
come as little children.
And. IN this glad season, the brethren
of TammaBy extend to all men the greet
ings and welI-wishing Of the Yuletide
To all our friends. and all our enemies
as well. we wish a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.-Richard Croker in the
Tammany Times.
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The RaIIade OF MistIetoe.

When a brave FIRE roas in the smoke-stained
CRATE,
When the heart with a new-found hope beats
high,
When Young love takes up the thread Of fate,
hg for the wintry winds, say T.
Wh-n the hours seem minutes in passing b.,
When the pulses leap and the fair checks gisw,
And the silence breaks at the startled cry
Ay, then is the time for the mistletoe.
When the frost king filings on the paHes in hate
The frozen tears of the lonely sky,
When the old folks thuughtiully abdicate,
\ fg for the wintry winds, say /!
When your sweetheart looks SO timii and shy,
Like fay from the bourn where the roses
grow.
And her lips give vent to a wcIteigned sigh
Az. then is the time t0r the mistletoe.
When the flames in her checks iutoXicate.
When her hair falls down Ger her brow aWry,
When we hear oar hearts as they paIpitate-
a fig for the wiuuy winds, say /.
When her iulI red lips where the kisses lie,
Are wreathcd 10 pout Ike Cupid bow.
And a challenge darts from her r0guish eye
Az. then IL is time for the misuet1e.
L'ENYOI.
So Prince, when the wui.ebulbcd branch hangs
nigh,
ig for the wiutry winds. say ].
When it's Love for two and ring 10 show,
Ay. then it is time for the mi-tetog.
Harold BJCCrlrh
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her guard. Come, We can pretend that we
are making a call. and we viii ask about
those opera tickets. Oh your wrapper Is
al right"
And half urging. half dragging Elsie up
the stairs. / raped at the door. When
Mrs Peters opened it I said, ia the deli
cate way that has forced so many to com
pilment me, Good evening. madame. My
wife has become insanely jealous on ac-
count Of letter that I wrote to you. and
l nave come 20 ask that YOU show IL to
her There is no use in trying TO keep it
secret any longer"
Elsie flushed with shame and anger and
tried 70 leave the room. but put my arm
around her and Mrs Peters pumped into
a chair and trilled out a peal of laughter
so genuine, so merry. that Elsie. feeling
that she was the subject Of st, made an
other attempt 10 go, but I restrained her
I m so sorry you were found out said
Mrs Peters. wiping away a mirthful
tear But under the circumstances I dare
say you are right. Let me see, what did
do with it? I must have left il with the
gas bill"
My letter packed away with CONNER
cial Documents I exclaimed, in a mock
tragic tone Elsie half smiled "Ah. il
was ever so. You viii permit me- Mrs.
Peters? Now, my dear kindly read this
with me- Here we are: My dear Mrs.
Peters-that was little familiar I con
fess, but remember. the three of US had
supper together on the night before.
My Dear Mrs Peters: have seen my wife's
dFessmaker and have made her partially under
stand what want. II YOU wiz kindly buy the
silk, for which purpose enclose check for $50, it
may be sent direct 20 Madame GrOgrauue and she
viii bring the dress 20 You for criticism. She has
promised solcmnly to have IL finished by Christ
mas and 70 Keep the secret. r was awfully kind OF
You 20 find out what my wife wanted for her pres
cnt, and Cter 90 buy it and superintend the max
ing Of 10, because / have often heard Elsie praise
your taste in such matters. I should be as much
at loss I'M such business a COW in a plan
ing mill. With thanks and the assurance OF my
most distinguished consideration, J remain yours
truly HENRY b. kEEFE.
"Thera my dear. Now you know what's
for Christmas"
1T was too bad to spoil the surprise. %
said Mrs. Peters. in a consOling tone.
Better spoil that than spoil my wife's
temper. It was spelling very fast I re-
piled
Elsie turned without a word. and hid
her face on my shoulder
After little she turned and. addressing
Mrs. Peters. with dropped eyes, asked
And you never were in love with Harry
Il don't like 10 say so before him" an
swered the other. with a smile, but money
would not persuade me 10 live with him.
Why. 1 don't even
well, I'm sure. you needn't take that
tone. do love him, if he is my hus-
band
Bravo, And 10 prove that there's not
even llt--e bit TO worry about, By own
husband-my Heutenant-is coming home
for Christmas"
Elsie exclaimed. You dear soul ana
kissed her. Then she kissed me.-Brooklyn
Eagle
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THE CHRISTMAS TREE.
Ancient Origin of This Feature of
the Celebration.

Ancient Origin of This Feature of
the Celebration.
From time mmemorial a tree has been
a part of the Christmas celebration. 1t may
be seen outside the traditional hangers in
the missals and early paintings of the pre-
RaphaeIite italian school In this tree, or
near it, are seen angels in flowing robes
singing out OF scroll of Illuminated paper
the Peace on Earth and Good VIII To-
ward Men, or Glory, Glory, Hallelujah" &"
The correct German Christmas tree al
ways has an angel or a ChTistkiBd of the
topmOst branch with a tinsel star at the
end OF q staff like a pantomime fairy, and
if the tree belongs 10 very orthodox fami-
~ there is usually a its foot a small toy
group representing the Sayiour's birth IL
the stable at Bethlehem The tree repre-
sented, though grown from a heather root
is no doubt still the tanebaum which from
Germany has become natuTalized in Ameri-
ca, France, and England.
The lights on the tree are said TO be of
Jewish origin. IN the ninth month of the
Jewish year corresponding nearly TO our
December, and on the twenty-ffth day the
Jews celebrated the feast of dedication OF
their temple 1t had been desecrated on
that day by Anuochus and then, according
10 the Jewish legend, sufficient oil was
found in the temple to last for the seven
branched candlestick for seven days, and
IL would have taken seven days 10 prepare
new oil Accordingly the Jews were wont
on the tweuty-ffth of Kisleu in every house
to light a candle. on The next day two, and
so on till on the seventh and last day Of
the feast seven candles twinkled in every
house. II is not easy to fix the exact date
of the Nativity, but it fell most probably on
the last day OF Kisleu, when every Jewish
house in Bethlehem and Jerusalem was
twinhing with lights and indeed this was
also the name given to the dedication fes-
tiral Chanmlia hN the IeNs
The times., 1899-12-24
ChrI.tnlns surprises.

fFrlm the Chicago Fumes .tfraiI-l
''Let me ze,, said l.r fHcslrs5u. .'wda, Is IL
Won, ar. t4 ct me for Christmas rre--ut--
..WIy. those ueE curtains fer tHl dining le1 M
YOU know his wife answered.
..OH. yss AMI what is lt am le surprise y7u
vitaF'
-'uonrv. / don't believe you really tak. the en-
rhusil-;I- interest one should iE these things lt
this glorious JiHe Cd the wear You ara 90 ger
me a uen carpet iaE the hail.
Then be- started lar the office. fun of The sub
lime significance Of the merry yuetide.
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NIerrie Christmas.

Heap on more wood-tbe wind is chill;
But let it whistle a- &c viii,
Wen keep our Christmas merry stiH
Each age has deemed the newborn year
The htlest tima for fesidl cheer;
An well our Christian sires OF old
Loved when the year it's course had rolled,
And brought blithe Christmas back again
With all its bospitabie train,
Domestic and religious Tite
Gave honor 20 the holy night:
ON Christmas Eve the bells were ruug,
on Christmas Eve the mass was sung;
That only night in an the year
Saw the stolid priest the claliCe rear.
The damsei donued her Hrtle sheen
The hall was dressed with holly green;
Forth 20 the wood did merry men 20
To gather the mistletoe.
Then opened wide the baron's hall
To vassal. tenant, seTf, and all;
Power laid his rod Of rule aside
And ceremony dotted his pride,
The heir with roses in his shoes,
That night might village partner choose;
All hailed with uncontrolled delight
And general voice the happy night,
That 20 the cottage as the crown,
Brought tidiHgs Of salvation down.
The fire. with weI-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide;
The huge hall tables oakeu face.
Scrubbed tin it shonc the day to grace,
Bore then unon its massive board
No mark to part the squire and lord,
Then was brought I'm the luStY Drawn
BY old hlue-Cudted serving man,
Then the grim bears head iroWHed on high,
Crested with BAYS and rosemary.
Well can the gTeeu-b3rhcd ranger tell
How. when and where the monster fell;
What dogs before his death he tore,
And an the batting cf the boar
The wassail round iB good brown bowls.
GlfuiShsd with ribbons blithciy truwis
There the huge SirloiD reeked, hard by
Plum porridge stood, and Christmas pie;
Nor failed old Scotland TO produce
At such high tide her favorite goose.
Then came che merry maSseEs iH,
And carols reared with blilhesoWe din;
ii unmeiodiaus was the song.
IL was @ hearty note and strong.
England was merry England when
old Christmas brought his sports again.
Twas Christmas brosched the mghtiest ale;
Twas Christmas told the merriest tale;
A Christmas gumbol CiJ could cheer
The poor mans heart through bali the year.
W4Tfar Scott
The times., 1899-12-24
Our Yankee Santa Claus.

From wiutry Maine % Dixie land
From Georgia 20 Guam,
> Hc goes quaint old gentleman,
Who looA, like Uncle sam.
A soldiers kuapsack IS his pack,
His Jolly presence th3ws
Tie frost uu every window pane
uur Yankee Santa Claus.
The nation hangs fits stockings up
Tie good all-H~Woncd way.
The North Of woaisu ribbed and blue,
The South oi homespuu grey.
lie nils them al from toe 20 top,
His ioamiug hronChos pause
AT every door in every state.
Our Yankee Santa Claus.
When i'm the smoky Philippines
Old Glory proudly hoats.
The volunteers whose fathers went
To war In different coats
Like brothers stack their shining arms
Beside the Mlyms jaws.
And share the Christmas box he sends,
Our Yankee santa Claus.
For Dfweys guns have healed the wounds
That once so freely bled
When Gettysburg and Malvern Hin
Were fields thar bl0ss0mod red,
And love % country sweeps away
Old feuds like windy 5tIaws,
One great united nation gregts
Our Yankee Santa Claus
Ninna Irving, In Leslie's Weekly.
The times., 1899-12-24
RrtnIintinn.

lFrom the indianapolis J-l-Hal)
..Arabella and VIII not bc on speaking terms
after Christmas.
''Wly uaJc
..Bagau-e I'm eoing % give her th1t cscche-ed
rL-ne s.. ..E- ~. L..- ElaL-
The times., 1899-12-24
49, - Rcfnrc ChrI.tnn.. ].

Frm -Le Cleveland PI1IH Uellcr]
George. George, wake uP. / smell gasoline
somewhere,
..Hushh-h. Lie down 4ad krep quiet. DoUi
vou au5u vHHt Ja-t ise
'-Nhlt Is iL
..Nat So loud It's santa Clans ne" aa--ii-@-
f7fa TEf-r-n- -a.--
The times., 1899-12-24
CHRISTMAS AT TEE FRONT
Tommy Atkins Celebration Reye-
lalion TO South Africa.

Twenty Tons of English Plum Pud-
ding 10 Bc DeNoured by Eictoria'S
Troops-Fhe Queens Remembrance
OF Her Army-Bocrs Care Very
Little for the NuIetide Holiday.
The times., 1899-12-24
TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN
Almost Unprecedented Trade Of the
Washington Shops.

Interesting Devices offered This
Year for the Amusement OF the
I'm the Mechanical Liae-NIsniHtnre
Guns, WarshiPs. and AmbuIaRces-
The times., 1899-12-24
NNhen Chris tmns EnIIs on NIondny.

Christmas ,8y this year falls on Monday. Tin
following IS au ancient poem OF unknown auihol
ship.
II Christmas day on Monday he.
a great winter that wear you'Il see.
And full of winds both loud and shriii;
But in summer. truth 20 tell.
High winds shall there be and strong,
Full Of tempests lasting long
While battles they shall multiply.
And great plenty Of beasts shall die.
They thar be born that day, ] ween.
They shall be strong each one and keen
He shall be found that srcaleth aughti
Though thou be sick thou diost not.
The times., 1899-12-24
The Holiday strain.

From the Chicago Record
SAY. maj" What, FreddyT' IF / wuz as
good as this all III time I'd git sick an die,
wouldn't IL
The times., 1899-12-24


What Is a tot2 Why. 10 q manner of
speaking, as Long John Silver would say,
& tot is about gill, and IS good for three
drinks. II is rare old rum that the gov
ernment serves. too. some Of il is thirty
or forty years Old, and, oddly enough. we
have the teet0talers 90 thank for f. You
see the total abstinence movement grew
pretty strong in the army and navy a few
years ago. and a good many OF the men got
into the way Of taking money allowance
instead Of the dram that the Government
used to give them. Then the Government
stopped giving regular allowances Of alco-
hol and as a result the great quantity Of
rum they had on hand then has lasted ever
since. and has become so rich and mellow
thar every drop Of 81 Is precious
aOf course when the British troops are
in barracks Christmas is great day. The
men are busy decorating the various
rooms for a week beforehand. and vie with
each other 10 see which room shall look
the best. The colonel and some Of the
other officers make q visit 10 each room,
and maybe take a drink TO the health OF
The men. There is no lighting ordered for
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17
Uhss Yes Go EAST.

Please remember that you can travel
% cheaply by the Pennsylvania lines as
by any other route. and have the advan-
tsge Of the superior service which has
made the Pennsylvania" famous as the
standard railroad OF America"
Five through trains. including the
New York limited" leave Chicago at
sessonabls hour every day in the year
for New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington. Harrisburg. Pittsburg and
istssmsdists points. and first class tick
ets to Philadelphia or New York are
good via Washington and permit stop
over Of ten days at National Capitol. al.
% tsu days at Baltimore. An addition
al stopoves Of ten days is allowed at
Philsdslphia on such tickets reading to
New York or beyond.
Through tickets via the Pennsylvania
lines from Chicago or ST. Louis. can be
obtained At all regular ticket Offices, and
baggage checked through to destination
For special information. apply to
GIo. T. Hull. T. P. A.
lO29. 18th ST.. Denver.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Miss Kitty Roe, the thirteeu. year old
daughter 81 c. II. Roe. had an unplea-
sent experience with a mountain lion
while cut horseback riding Monday
evening. When near the tirst bridge
that cr' sses Ohio creek, just above town
her horse showed .iSus ot alarm. and it
was With difficulty that she urged him
to pass it. Upon her return in little
while. the cause Of his fear b-came sp-
parent, wheu. within . few feet q the
bridge = mouption lion sprang out II
the willows, Just . short distsncs, in
front OF the horse and stopped, isoking
directly al Kitty and IsshinS his tail
turousi! 90 the .rOupd. Thou he trOt-
Ell toa ard the horse until he sas within
SIX feet 10 his Leai and s'nppt again
KITTY uas aluros, parslized with fear,
calling her dog. whirh had accom- PAM led
Ter on ter ride. The dog. a large MeIi
can shersrd. came bounding up and
with a lo~ grow. sprnnC at the lior.
which disappeared. auIorg the willows
sIous the roadside. -Guuuisnu Tribune.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17
Mn AAstin.
AlSeStlsal lettefs.

The following letters remain z in the
po-toftce at Delta. Colo, Nov. 18th.
Mn David Boyer. Minnie Hare. Mr..
Writ Harman. Vim. Judd. Clifford Plstt
Georns A. Perrin. Miss Viola Thompson.
lu calling for these letters please say
they are advertised.
". o. STEPHENS. Postmaster.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17
In 0emoriam G. Stephens.

~ DeWordH ~Ary u StepoeHS.
Oh friend. my heart aid,
The pain that thou feeleSt,
The darkness of s.'rrow
Tha;VeT thy heart .teal-st.
Ike a storm cloud at ncontids-
know.
The strong sense of loss
OF the sister 10 dear.
Ths yearning for sympathy
That wss ever 80 n~ar-
The sAd hesr heartachss
know.
The gloom of the future.
III. sorrow for mother.
The knn~lns that her place
Can be hIl-d by no other.
Tes. dear. 1t Is hard
know.
But the Father is loving
lie stands by your SIDE:
lie Is holding YOUR hand,
And thsre He'll abide
To sc-JIhe and Ia comfUn-
lie knows.
There i help in no other:
He,t the god frirnd and ,rse.
M"re than l could e'-r tell you
The savior loves you-
He feel. every hezrt-throb. s-es
cyry tear
lie knows.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17
4 AZ p SociaI

Grand Meea Lodge No 81. Knights OF
p thias will give one OF their old time
socisis and entertainments in their hall
ne1t Tue~'ay night. Nov. 2lst All
Knights OF Pythiss and their ladies' are
cordially invited.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Miss Addie Morris WAS q caller on
the Populist yesterday. Miss Morris
isioSm. US ths, noe che has ceased TO
he deputy ?. IN. az Dallas. che will visit
her sister. Mrs Kemp. few day. and
then 20 to her parents. who reside near
Delta. Ridcews! Pupu!rst.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

At the Methodist church next Sunday.
the pastor r. Y. Du Bois will preach.
Morning subject. Christ the Redeem-r.
Eveoing Some of Gods secrets" Ev-
cry body cordially iuv.ied.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

G. W. Cook and family OF Madison.
Ohio. will arrive in Delta the first ot
merit week to go into business here. Mr.
Cook has purchased 9 third interest in
the firm ut Couklin and Gauut.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

The Rcbekahs will give grand ball
in the Opera House Thanksgiving night
and everybod. !. cordially invited to al.
tend. Oysters viii be served and a get
eral good time is expected.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Mr. ". W. Jamieson Jr. OF Salem, W.
Va who has been Waiting the family u!
Henry Hs~ker for the past two months
0oufned to his home on last Monday.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

W. ID. Herrick Will reopen his billiard
and pool room 10 the Barker building
next door to this Office the first Of next
week. Major Jarman will Ue in charge.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Remember We make special'y al
childrcu's ewes and all difficult cases.
n. =. Denui.nn Oph. DIR. with Stock
ham, 4 UiIluIan Co. "a
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

We carry only the bes; lines of Croc-
cries that can bn had. and are saf'stirc
with q small proht. Delta County Mer
autiI- COMPANY.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Euy Welch WAS quite painful! hurt
at the Bullion tramsay Tuesds! by a
falling bucket. Both i-es we're severely
wrenchcd. but not broken. Or. Whit
Z hooked after bis iniurics.-Sas Nj
guel Examincr.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

The tickets Tor the cuucsrt Tor the
benefit ~ the Masonic library by the
Fortrightly club are nov On sale at
CIark's drug store.
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rOs akNr

raseh sO1 water right. good pias-
ser~A hsss~. ~ see~s 81 alfalfa. 10 &C.
s~s 81 ~r~AsrA s0A sssas 10 scr~. of
ss0ss la0A. WSs1 saraSsA se~ss aud
s-si one sssS sOs ersp.
- - 0ASrlN
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Rush 10 the beet shipments as the
factory ls ready for them and will take
ten as fast as sent. The weather il
just the thing for quick work.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Cnrhin and Sanders have received q
large invoice Of the Chuicrst Of rapGcs
and heating stoves and are prepared 10
make very reasonable prices on them
Read tb.,r AL Ia this issue.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

For tn. best teas and coifees At tie
uIost reasonable prices 20 tu the Deia
County Mere Co, Farmers M-ochan 6
Bank bu ulaIng.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Money q" loo" ~W Ranches and
Town property Hest terms. No
dcIay. Gail or Idrrss
4. R. KING.
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For Sale or Trade.
l3l Acres of Good Bottom Land
all under fence.
Nati~- ter Pshlteaitsa.

Nsti~r tsr rse1teaftsa.
LAND OsFIgs At NO<TEO>E CVLn,
NuvImbtr :. iss9. /
Notice Il hrr-hv given thst The following
named tller - r'tt n,tiCc If hts intention To
make rrtal p7Dst N supp-Frt uf bis clSisn. aud
that aid urt=si vii. be ~ De b-ttrp Nituu X.
We rh GuTuty IHstEc ar't ~ eftirtN 'lcTs st Del
- tusvrad,r. tsn y rushcr 70. l>sa. viz
JUSTIN VI CARTHN.
up,nu his y No .. Ute ~eri-< fnr the :. ".
" = sc l. NE,N " I. And y. " 8.
a 80 y. = vu J. S'suth, rsu-V y vs. sta
m
lie uarrs-~ the IINvs rtg tns~~s< IN pr"ye his
c1ulinu-.uls ry.-itruc. upou and cultivation of
SID Iand. viz
K : NV Jane, Rur'on. Oscar Huntington and
Ery,i Elumts.rs ali Of Delta. Colorado
D. \ LAWN. Esgister.
tFIr>i pub Nv " ls>t n,r. -
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

The Ute Club CAV" a smoker at their
dentsily gathered several ncs meubers
inrn the fold. Ev.rybody 80; their moo
~ : worth
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17
Caro- Of hanks.

We desire to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the mauy friends aud neigh
bprs who su siudl. s.mpa;hiz-l with US
iu the death u our daughter. May.
Mr. ard Mr- W. q. Stephens.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

The meteriods that will be on e1hibi
too early this week are a portion OF the
ordinarily invisible train Of Temple's s
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

At recent meeting OF the Board OF
directors OF the d. 4 K q. all the old
officers we're re elected.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

For fine fruits 60 TO the Delta Count.
Mercantile Co. and &c; them fresh ever.
day.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

A big cash bargain leo acres full
water right. tine orchard. good range
sl go cash. Box l43 Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Rev. A. A. Layton is holding series
OF meetings at Eckert this week.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17
Wo0eN

10 ID Of cedar wovd on subscription
at this Office
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

John Wagner Of Telluride was Del
ia vititpr over Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

In the case OF Wallace VS. Kelley, the
COW. which vas the item 10 controversy.
was introduced in evidence.-Ridgeway
P1puMsL
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Sheriff Smith is in Denver this week
visiting relatives.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

The finest groceries and the freshest
in town are TO be had at the Delta
County Mercantile Company.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

+ A. Sparks. W. X Kramer and P.
. D. Lawer-ncc OF Ouray were among the
arrivals here Monday.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Mr. and Mrs Kelsn returned from Den
yer the first Of the week.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

e0re sresh satlk and cream de.
eisereA daily - Lelss ~ %. %.
DtP100a.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Geo. II. Duke. the Hotchkiss merch-
ant, was down on business Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Mrs Ed Healey left Wednesday FOR q
Few DAYS visii in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17
LOCAL NEWS y.

One announcements of any entertainment to
which an admission fee Is charged viii he made
in these columns free. Any further ANNOUNCE
menIs will Le charged for 81 advertising rates
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Mrs James Barnard. Of Hotchkiss, is
visiting Mrs ID. NJ. Mills.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

Watt Sampson was down from Tellu-
ride Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-17

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