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The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

The present winter has been unpre-
cedeutsd fos the lonR steady cold spell.
The real cold weather OF the winter here
usually begins about Christmas and
continues through January and t'ebur-
ary This season the cold snap settled
down upon us about ths middle OF Nov
. Der since which time there has been
No let up. The coldest recorded by the
government Thermometers N far this
y inter has been 9 degrees below zero.
No damsge has been done fruit buds ~
far d can b. learned and none is now
lilely.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

The second annual exhibition of the
Western Slope Poultry association will
be held in Delta. beginning next Wed
nssdayf Feb. Let and continue three
days. Everything promises big show
Of ans birds and pet stock. rabbits. hares
etc. It will be sn exhibit worthy u
attending.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

A miner from the Revenue Tunnel
tells US that in the high hills the snow
is solidly packed in all the gulches. and
that there 10 bound to be plenty OF water
10 the river in the spring. He thinks
the frequent winds do moro than any
other agency to cause the snow TO con-
solita,e and thus bs Lasting Ouray
Herald.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27
Gsss,ssa Valley Lyesum.


The interest In the meetings Of the
above society continues uDsbatod -
witnessed BY the lssGS crowd present
last Saturday night when . program Of
instrumental music. readings aud reci
tations vas successfully readsred. The
sslStioos given by the mu. icsl trio. Miss
Dollis Ward, organ. and Messrs. Chss.
Reed and Elmer Loomis. vioIins, were
appreciated to an extent Of . hearty
encore while Asssrs. E. NJ. Dawes and
KssAsl and Miss Ethel Haverstick gave
escitations that we're well received. A
debate took place on the question, Re
solved. that labor saving machinery 10
detrimental to the laboring classes.' e
The Affirmative was represented by
Asprs Doughty. Green and Dawes who
succsssfully maintained their cause
against the negative arguments Of
Nssses. Bigelow. Ellis and Cooube, A
lsogthy dialogue will be rendered next
Wssk 10 addition 10 the ordinary program
and the debate on, "Resolved that im.
oigrssiOo b. restricted" Anglo Saxon.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

w. H. Msstin 10 agent. TO- the Equit
able Securities Comysny's lands. Sew
srsl choice properties for sale or rent.
Good opportunity to buy . choice ranch
st low figure. call and investigate.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27
To Trade.

A good income property in Colorado
Springs for improved fruit land neal
Delta, Colo. Address p. o. Boz 81
Colorado Springs, Colo. for PARTICULAR
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

SPECIAL CosTesp' p'ndepce
Eckert 10 TO have two neS houses. Wm.
kehmeirs will be done the last Of Feb.
and G. y. Wilson v to put up . rssidencs
and stsble inst across the street.
The roads arc in excellent condition
fro0 The heavy snows and several Of ose
folks havs bsss up eojoying the drive.
A serpsiss party wss rendered to Mr..
and Nrs. Geo. ChiIes last week and
quite numbss Of our Surface creek
folks attended and bad jolly good time.
The woodmen Of The World hall to b
erected at Ecksrt SCENE to Be = sure
thing. A meeting wss held 90 wedues
day last 70 perfect IN organisation.
Ono thing Delta needs 10 q public
wafer NJ trough somewhere 10 the north
end " town, ssy shout the Delta houss.
6iDce the Old coust house vas moved
away and with is the trough that used
TO stand 10 front Of IL visitor 10 Delta
y 10 .sos0s - 10 where 10 go 10 wster
hi nusss. rhs trough up al the Intle-
pseJsat oHcs being soo fsr mp and not
Iasvs ssoagA. Nov IL the Delta fathers
WM gsast SUeA simple request from
eAo county u will be sppsecssted-
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Fsrmsrs in some sections Of Pennsyl-
vsnia are being victimized in new VA. {.
Several men received Permission TO tack
up pill signs then got farmers to sign
an agreement not to tear doGn the signs
fog ninety days. These agreements sub
ssquently turned up as ninety day notes
for $500 each.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27
For Reat.

A good stock ranch. no aikali. good
mountain water. IS acres OF alfalfa and
orchard, will rent stock. implements etc.
Call ut Star Bakery or address W. ID.
Arner. Delta. Colo. ~ 1t
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

A Telluride gentleman, recently called
10 Pueblo to bury bis father. says the
undsrtaksr informed him that burisls
averaged fifteen = day. most OF them
smallpox easss.-Telluride Journal.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

The slight snow storms srs packing
away . supply for the summer sesson
90 ths hills, but much more 10 needed
that the water supply may not run
abort next summer. Telluride Jour nal.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

The We. past hes been one Of almost
'eostiauous storms. plthough little snow
esll y ths valleys, % the higher ranges
the fall must have bsen heavy.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Salt msckerel. pigs feet and trip
always in stock at Palmer & jackson.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

The Ouray Herald is undergoing =
boycott by some OF the merchants OF
that place on account OF the position
taken taken by that paper for regulating
the saloons and gambling dens, and
holding them in subsection. The Her
aid will come out on top in the fight ss
sure % day and night succeed each
other.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Every ten years during the past forty
ysars there has been an unusual emi.
grafton TO some particular country. The
rush 10 California was in 1919; to the
Comstock. In Nevada. in 1859: to White
Pine. Nsvads. in 1863; to Lesdvills in
1879, and to South Afric. in 1889. Where
will the rush be to 10 1899!
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Green vegetables Including lsttue'
radishes etc. At Palmer 4 Jsckson's mai
kot
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

The North Fork Valley Cattle Ass'n.
delegates. who loft for Denver Sunday
to attend the National Live Stock Assn.
were: W. l.. Savage and Ed Creigh ghton
Of Nal er. w. G. Bslch. OF Pfonia. John
Collins. Crawford Graham P. Browne.
w. s. Reynolds. H. E. Roberts, W. W.
Cook. Wm. Emmet. Ross Wilmot, and
james Brainxrd. OF Hotchkiss. They
were joined in Delta by the delegations
from Surfece Creek and other parts OF
the county
Dave Long and J. B. McGinty left for
Denver. Sunday.
Geo. Simons left for Chicago Sunday.
Mrs w. 8. Coburn returned from
Delta. Monday.
Paul Kennedy prize But Plymouth
Rocks returned from Denver loaded
down With ribbons won at the big State
poultry show.
A.C. Bailey and wife left for Delta,
Saturday.
Adam seaser and family left for Delta.
Sunday.
Every one in Hotchkiss who 10 .
breeder Of tine poultry 10 busy preparing
his best chickens for the big poultry
show at De lts on Feb. to 3. Send =
postal to Wm. Hastings. Delta or Paul
Kennedy Hotchkiss for premium list for
full particulars.
Sam Hartman OF Maher was . caller
Saturday.
The Bank Of Hotcbkiss il about COM
pleted and reHdy for the furnishings.
The Be,hlehem school in the Paonia
district yrs tho scene. the other day. of
~ disgrsceful row between teacher and
scholars and parents. such proceedings
are q di egrxce TO the county. This
trouble has occurred several times be
fore.
Several OF our schools have been
e! osed on account Of measles.
Sieighing 10 still good on tho south
side Of the river to Paonia.
The North Fork will some fine fat
range cattle on exhibition At tho Ma
tional Live Stock convention in Denver.
this week These cattle have never eeen
grain and will speak well for our coun-
try.
Graham p. Browne says the big
poultry show ut Delta next week will be
the largest ever hello on the Western
elotc.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Masquerade dance at Opera house. OF
Feb. I'D. elOO per couple. All come.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Look funny. Act funny: And be funny
at the masquera 10 dance at the Opera
hs.uss on Feb. I'D.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Plenty sr eastern nno0ey Csr
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

John Travis 10 on the sick list. this
week. with threatened attack OF the
quincy.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

John Duncan was over from SaIids,
this week, nursing his arm. which he
.me very near losing from vaccination,
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27
Dsse neesssg Seslss.

Notlc- is berby given the, The annual meet
Ing II the sio~ kbossler> Of rbs Lake rovk bisrh
Com pany viii t~ held - the Independent once.
In the town of Delta. i~lta county. Coio.. safns-
dsy. January =. fDs ~ o eloeh .. m. for The
election of o0Drss er the ensuing year. and fg
the traasartisso of snch other business nag
properly come bsfos9 the ns~tne.
HAkkY BULL. Frsdsol
VnASu BRows. serfeisry.
ifir>s cub. Ian. .. last, Jas. ~
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Sam Blair came down r.. NJ Telluride
Monday and will stay IN the valley Tor .
month or 90 looking after his ranch
interests.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27
Colorado Flyer.
Fast Express.

' .sg :. CO. (: c' " a sv e: s. s: ;
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The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

Thsopgb the courtesy q J. y. Trsw.
sbs local westher Ubssrvss, we give .
eoDpsrs.s. ~ s&s.s.ssy Vsoebss Sos ~
pDs lhrve yesrs:
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27
Water Wheels for Irrigation,

Ms. Martin 10 prepared " put 10 WsNs Whesis
In the river for irrigation psrposrs. sid yin
guarantee al uork OF this kind he docs. Lsssess
sidrs-ssd &c him st HoseAk iss Cole, vii ssns1vo
p~u0pt 80 careful -tsesst0a.
The Delta independent., 1899-01-27

state II Colsrs,io. County Of Deiis. . ia -
bsarct cour within sad sDs shs soussy -
Deita, olosado
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-19
3g csnepispe Green.

~ IE r.ch American. IN tho eyes ~
Europeans. g. joke There IS no
doubt about "a. With an Of his mag
lifccnce ana lis lavish expenditure
Il Of moneE. he has never forced the
people Of tho Continent 20 take him
SERIOUSLY. The p VGin- Frenchman will
bow ana scrspo bof.-e l..n when Il is a
question e eNtrac;inc his dollars. but YOU
may be sure. nevertheless. that this same
Frenchman BIS laughing In his sleeve. An
article that appeared the other day In the
Revue acs ReyUcs Is creating a sensation
in Paris and producing some lively dis
cussions. Most ~ the people whose names
are mentioned are quite as well known on
this side as 90 America. After eXpatiat-
ing on the vulEarity and the inartistic
ostentaucn 80 American millionaires in
general. The writer proceeds 10 particular
ize heringinz with Frederick ". Wander
bilf. who is reproducing Maimaison on the
bank of re Hudson. ] have put into
English few of these interesting COM
meuts:
The palace ~ Malmsison." he writes.
"the historic dwelling bought by Napo-
leon for josephine. is popular in America.
wEere o. has been rendered most familiar
by means of photography and engrav-
ing
Every body knows how the Americans
worship the empire IN general and Napo-
leon in particular. how much the least
relics are appreciated OF either the man OF
the epoch. Accordingly when Frederick
W Vanderbilt the son of the famous
commodore. visited the palace of Malmai-
sor. he al once determined 10 reconstruct
Il on the bank az the Hudson. II would
be "A grand opportunity TO excite the envy
OF his compatriots The siege OF Paris by
the Germans had been fatal 10 the beau
tiful chateau Of Josephine. Columns. bits
az scupturcd wood and fragments Of mo-
sale we're lying about in the grass. OBJ
3ects az art stolen in 1870 were scattered
amonc The secondhand dealers OF Paris
and Frankfort. All OF these things Mir.
Vanderbilt purchased and proceeded 20
order the construction OF HIS new Alalmai-
son. II is exactly Ike the historic palace.
The celebrated state dining-room. IN Ital-
ian Renaissance style, and the central
hall. surrounded by its marble stairway.
have been reproduced IN every detail. The
private apartments OF Mr. and Mrs. Van
derbnt are exactly like the two chambers
OF Napoleon and Josephine. The beds
above all are objects OF unheard OF art.
Each of them IS surmounted on dais IN
imitation OF the thrones OF sovereigns.
The pillars reaching 10 the ceiling are all
OF Circassian chestnut. beautifully carved.
The wainscoting of al the rooms Is made
Of this rarest OF woods.
The sums that this folly viii cost sug-
gest the Arabian Nights Mr. Wander
hilt intended IN the beginning 10 spend
million dollars. He has already spent
more than two millions and the work is
far from being completed. The most
moderate estimate places the price OF the
q bode al three million dollars. However,
II would be a great error 10 suppose that
the owner Of this marvel expected 20 re-
ceive the least artistic enjoyment from
these millions so lavishly spent. Mr..
Vanderbilt Ike the greater number OF
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-19

OF the fountain TO the other. The water
went above her knees. but her skirts were
not dampened Arriving at the other side
she called a passing cab and hastened
home. She took cold but the next day
the tandem whip arrived. Before this she
had already been the heroine of an es-
capade Of the same nature. She was
spending the season al Newport when one
day while promenading on the beach she
exclaimed. Heavens. how delightful
these waves look, Why am / dressed
like this instead of a bathing suit?
What's the matter with going is as
you are?' said one OF her companions. No
sooner said than done. Opening her UNI
brella and gathering up her skirts she
went to her knees in the water In re-
turning she exclaimed Bring me a peig-
noir.
They brought her q peignoir. in which
she enveloped herself TO return to the
a wet trail on the floor, IL was explained
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-19

included in the four hundred. Originally
from Baltimore, she received a warm re-
ception in the world OF millionaires, where
every one admired her good humor and
the inVariable splendor of her costumes.
About a year before her marriage with
Mr.. Gebhard she had the habit Of going
10 the theater every evening in the COM
pany Of certain young club men. At the
conclusion OF the performance they would
all take supper at one OF the swell res
taurants. One evening the joyous band
passed the fountain OF Barge at Mount
young men to Miss Louise Morris. with
a familiarity which our French young
girls would find very shocking L dare yol.
TO walk across that basin
What will you give me? she inquired.
The most marvellous tandem whip that
can be bought with money was the
answer Without another word Miss Nor
r1s jumped on the border of the basin and
lifting up her skirts went from one end
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-19

New York millionaires. is perfectly in
capable OF distinguishing the style OF the
empire or the style OF the Renaissance
from that Of Louis XIV. He has chosen
Malmaison as he would have chosen any
a fashion OF irritating the other million
aires, a sort OF glove thrown 10 his opu-
lent neighbors OF Fifth avenue. an inso-
lent fashion OF saying 10 them: There
you can't do that!
On the list OF notable American vulgar
tiles the writer puts the large diamonds
Of Mrs. Mackay and the absurdly extrav-
agant costumes of Miss Pauline Astor.
He explores the Howard Gould menage
well that OF Mrs. o. II. p. Belmont.
]. Pierpont Morgan and Mrs. Sloane. In
conclusion he devotes himself TO the &C.
centricities and the bad taste OF rich
American girls.
Before becoming Mrs. Frederick Geb-
hard" he writes. Miss Louise Morris
was one OF the most courted Of the girls
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-19

that Lulu Morris had fallen accidentally
into the sea- When Miss Morris heard OF
having expected something more sensa-
tional. However, she changed her clothes
went down TO the salon and established
the truth. receiving in return the most
gratifying applause, as II she had accom-
plished something worthy Of admiration"
Mrs. Gebhard. according TO this writer.
Is not the only eccentric younE woman
that Baltimore has produced. Miss Adele
Horwitz. he relates. an heiress of the
same city, walked up the aisle the day OF
her wedding carrying in her arms a little
fox terrier. The dog, crowned with white
chrysanthemums and wearing around it's
neck a garland of the same flowers fin-
ished with white satin ribbon, reposed
TRANQUILITY in the arms OF the bride during
the entire ceremony.
And these examples are presented TO
bred American.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-06-06
Removed.

wish to inform my friends and the
public generally that have moved in the
new room now being fitted up for me in
the Hagley building Ia few doors from
Racket store) about April 1st. antici-
pate very large spring trade, and will
use my best efforts to raise and maintain
the standard of custom garment making
to the highest level possible, in order to
counteract the many spurious limitations
of legitimate tailoring that have been
foisted upon the public. AS to my new
samples for the coming season, tits hardly
necessary for me to dwell on them. All
can say is that 1 used the very best
ability and matured experience in select
ing a complete assortment of styles and
qualities. promise You also in the flu
ture, as in the past, the same courteous
and liberal treatment, and last, but not
least, a perfect fit. Yours &c,
c. Z. REININGER,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-06-06
Church Items.

Rev. S. w. Cole will preach in the
Baptist church next Sunday morning.
Rev. r. B. Shepherd will preach at
Summit Point on June II, at 10 a. M,
and 1880 p. m.
Services in ST. James Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday of
each month. at 1910 a. m.
A missionary meeting of ministers and
delegates of Winchester District, NJ. E.
Church South will be held in Charles
Town June rs and 90.
The members of the Charles Town Ep-
worth League will hold socia BILE at the
residence of Mr.. w. w. B. Gallaher on
Thursday evening next
Rev. ]. H. Wolff has been appointed
by the Presiding Elder to fill a vacancy
on Page Circuit, Va, and preached his
first sermons at Fletcher Chapel and
Springfield Sunday.
The ladies of Summit Point NJ. E. Church
South will hold lawn fete at that place,
June OH and 10th, between the hours of 7
and 1870 p. IN. Strawberries and ice-cream
will be served in attractive style. epublic
cordially invited to attend.
The third annual woods meeting of the
Middleway Epworth League will be held
in Mr.. ]. B. Watson's grove, near Mid
dleway, on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day nights, July a7, IS and 30 and an
all-day meeting on Sunday, the 3oth.
On Thursday night, June s, the Bap-
fist Young Peoples Union of Charles
Town will hold a public meeting, Adj
dresses on Christian Education will be
made by Rev. E. B. Jackson, of Winches-
ter, and Rev. J. E. Raymond, of Wildwood.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-06-06
Boards Variety Stores.

Since c. N. Beard has opened his new
and attractive grocery, in connection with
his stationery. the combined stores will
be called Boards Variety Stores, in which
he hopes in time to be able to supply the
trade with anything it may require. For
the present he will devote untiring effort
to present lines, aiming in both depart
ments to give the newest and best things
for the lowest practicable price. Clean
illness, Accommodating, Reasonable
Prices are the commendatory words we
want to hear our patrons use in speaking
of our stores and attendants. Last week
our patrons were pleased to learn that
they could have their coffee ground free
of charge. and instead of buying beef in
a can could have it Clipped fresh. Those
Yorkshire mixed pickles. in pint jars,
went like hot cakes, but we will have
more this week. We invite you TO come
and look at the store.
q N RFAPD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-06-06

Mr.. d. Williams, OF this place, is the
inventor of camera attachment, which is
in the nature of projectoscope, and photo
graphs objects in motion, so as to form a
cont inuous picture in the various positions
incident to continued locomotion. The in
vention has made so great an impression
upon those interested in this direction, that
it is about to be taken up by an organized
company, in which event MIR. Williams will
be financial gamer to degree in proper
ton to the success of his significant inven-
tion.--Adyocate
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-06-06

Mr. Thos. H. Jones, the enterprising
Harper's Ferry liveryman, has just re-
ceived from the well-known and reliable
carriage factory of Messrs. Thrush &
Slough, Shippensburg, Pa, a number of
frst-class new vehicles. including dandy
three-seat Phaeton, which gives him a
magnificent equipment for the accommo-
dation of summer visitors and the public
generally.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-06-06
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelliug colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price SOC per bottle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-06-06

There has been most excellent crop
of fine Strawberries this year, and we
have seen some remarkably good ones,
but our genial friend L. NJ. Long, of
Rippon, who never does things by halves,
reaches the climax with lot sent us yes
terday, for which we return many thanks.
Mr.. Long, as will be seen by our Rippon
letter, is the champion strawberry raiser
of this section.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-06-06
THE SHOW MAKES a BIG HIr.
Enormous Crowds Attend the Great
Welsh Bros, Show.


Why don't we get more shows like the
Welsh Bros, circus? Was the expression
used by hundreds of people who attended
their performance last night. The large tent
was packed to Suftocation, many being COM
PEELED to stand. The show made an instanta-
ginning TO end. The program is feast of
good things: The amazing oriental gymnas-
tic and acrobatic specialties by the Akimoto
japanese Troupe is one of the leading feat
ures There acts are all gorgeously cOstum-
ed and skiilfully executed. West and Zanta
introduce one of the most sensational double
trapeZe acts ever presented in Columbia, and
they were well received yesterday. The
head balancing act done by Alfred HeintZ
was applauded in a most enthusiastic man
ner. Harry Mohn's comedy dogs and acting
ponies gave fine exhibition of the possible
ties of trained animals, intelligence. Others
who gave pleasing specialties were Mile
CeritO, Charles and .Mable Smith, Harry f
West, Charles o. Brien, the Great Higgins,
sisters Nelsonia. Josef Donnetti and Simp-
son and Alburtia.
The big balloon ascension and parachute
Jump was success. 1t was sent att o'clock
with Mr.. Donnetti as the aerOuant, and was
viewed by thousands of people who all pro-
nounce it the finest ascension ever given in
Columbia. The aerouant landed near the
silk mill.
A performance was given this afternoon
before big crowd of women and children
and the concluding show takes place tonight
at o'clock. The Welsh Brothers have a
clean and legitimate exhibition and should
meet with great success on the road.-Daily
Spy, Columbia, Pa.
This big popular-priced show will appear
at Charles Town one day only Thursday,
June 18th. David McDade will give grand
balloon ascension and parachute jump on
day of performance. Show grounds oppo-
site b. d o. depot.