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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26

ager, Robert Mather, second vice presi-
dent and general attorney, and ]. NJ.
johnson, third vice president and gen
eral traffic manager. was here from
Chicago on a general inspection tour
of lines in Texas and the territory. Mr..
johnson said there had been no contem-
plation that the road would ever be ex-
tended from this city to Dallas. He
said that the Rock Island had excellent
terminals here. and was enabled to
reach every point desired in Texas. On
the rumored extension of the Chickasha
branch, from Mountain View to Ell
Paso Mr.. Parker said the question had
never been discussed by the Rock ISL
and people. 1t is not intended to build
further southwest than Granite, to
which place the work is practically
completed. However. the citizens of
Mangum are seeking to have the road
extended to that place, and this may
be done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
BIG ENGINES SPEEDY.
Rock Island Monster Made ~ Miles
With IA Coaches.

Chicago, June 26.-Railway men of all
classes are watching. with much. interest
the tests of the Il 200 series of engines
of the Rock Island road the largest run
ming out of Chicago in passenger service.
Engine No. POI was given its first severe
test for power and speed last week. The
patrons of the Rock Islands first excur-
sion to Colorado occupied fourteen OF the
largest and heaviest coaches. This was
enough for two trains to be pulled by
ordinary passenger engines of today, con-
CINE did all that was expected of it and
more. Between Chicago and Rock Island
it pulled that train of fourteen coaches
with ease on schedule time, and when
called on for a little extra effort devel-
oped speed of over seventy-two miles
"She was just getting started then
Engines of that class will haul all the
special trains which will be used by the
Rock Island in its series Of Colorado ex-
cursions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
ronrs in the Rockv Mountains.

The Scenic Line of the World the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad, offers
to tourists in Colorado, Utah and New
Mexico the choicest resorts, and to the
continental traveller the grandest
scenery. Two separate and distinct
routes through the Rocky Mountains,
all through tickets available via either.
The direct line to Cripple Greek, the
greatest gold camp on earth. Three
trains daily each way with through
Pullman palace and tourist sleeping
cars between Chicago, Denver, San
Francisco and Los Angeles, and Den
yer and Portland. The best line to
Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and
Washington via the ogden gateway"
Dining cars (service la carte) on all
through trains. Write S. K. Hooper.
G. P. & T. A, Denver, Colo, for Illus
trated descriptive pamphlets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
a Guaranteed cure For Pilea.

Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. No cure, no pay. All druggists are
authorized by the manufacturers of Pazo
Pile Ointment to refund the money where
it fails to cure any case of piles no matter
of how long standing. Cures ordinary
cases in six days; he worst cases in
fourteen days. One application gives
ease and rest. Relieves itching instantly.
This is a new discovery and is the only
pile remedy sold on a positive guarantee,
no cure no pay. Price SOC. If your
druggist don't keep it in stock send US SOC
in postage stamps and we will forward
same by mail. Manufactured by Paris
Medicine Co, St. Louis, Mo, Manufactur-
ers of Laxative BromO-Q uinine and
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
Memphis Route East Train.

The Southeastern Limited leaving
Kansas City daily at $50 p. m. en-
ables passengers to reach Memphis at
8 a. m, Birmingham 4:3O p. m, Chat
tanooga 8:45 p. m, Atlanta 1875 p. m,
New Orleans 1885 p. m, next day, Jack
sonville, Fla, $50 second morning.
Corresponding time to all points in the
southeast Entire train, with reclining
chair car and palace buffet sleeping
car runs through to Birmingham, stop
ping only at important local stations,
as Olathe, Paola, Pleasanton, Fort
Scott Lamar, Springfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
Indians in railroad work.

The managers of the Burlington system
have just Contracted with Crow Indians
to grade ten miles of roadbed on an ex-
tension from Toluca, Mont, to Cody,
Wyo., in the Big Horn country. Men of
many natiOnalitieS have done the prelimi-
nary manual labor on the railroads of this
country but this. Is the first time Indians
have been employed. The strangest part
is that the Indians demanded employ
ment-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
KATY Gets Texas Democrats.

Kansas City, June 26.-The Texas del
egation to the Democratic national con-
vention will arrive in Kansas City July
8 at z 80 o'clock in the morning. They
will rendezvous at Dallas and Fort
Worth and will come over the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas railroad. The party
will be chaperoned by Travelling Pas
senger Agent J. B. Morrow of Dallas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
Rock Island Wreck.

A portion of the east bound Rock IS
land freight train left the track near
South Bend, Neb., Monday. It is thought
that the trucks broke and let the end of
a car down, thereby causing the train to
break in two. A dozen cars left the
track. No one was seriously injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
Player and sanderson Return.

Superintendent of Machinery John
Player and Assistant Superintendent r.
P. C.Sanderson returned yesterday from
a three weeks inspection trip over the
lines of the road. The inspection in
cluded all the lines and branches of the
road west from Topeka. A considerable
portion of the time was spent in looking
over the San Joaquin Valley road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
limit weren't in trunks.

Western roads have adopted a rule that
no package of any kind weighing more
than $50 pounds will be accepted or
ton was raised recently as to the uni
fornity with which the rule was being
enforced, and an official investigation OF
the subject was undertaken. 1t has re-
suited in demonstrating that the rule is
being strictly enforced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
A sprained Ankle Quickly Cured.

"At one time I suffered from a severe
sprain of the ankle" says Geo. E. Cary,
editor of the Guide, Washington, Va.
After using several well recommended
medicines without success. tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, and am pleased to
say that relief came as soon as 1 began
its use and a complete cure speedily fol-
lowed" Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26

Last spring E. J. Evans, Cairo, Ill, was
so run down in health had to give up
work Was also troubled with boils and
eczema He writes: Doctors did me no
good, but before I had finished one bottle
Of Beggs' Blood Purifier, I began to i'm
prove and am now a well man. r. w.
Squires, Pharmacist, 1872 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26

kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
q arrangement of the kidneys and a cure is
obtained quickest by a proper treatment of
the kidneys. If you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taking DR.. Kilrner's
Swamp-ROOt, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
It couects inability to hold urine and scald-
ing pain in passing it, and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled to
60 often during the day, and 10 get up many
times during the night The mild and the
extraordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. Il stands the highest for its Won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
Swanp-Root is pleasant to take and sold
by all druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar
sized bottles. You may f-lFT~
have sample bottle Of aIF<-Es IS ::..;:::ss5s
this wonderful new dis Esss
covery and book that -zasszss A.l - ~
tells all about it, both Home Of swamp-Root.
sent free by mail. Address DR.. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generous offer in this paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
Chicago and Return $14OO via the
Santa Fe
The short line. Tickets on sale June 25-
26-27th, good returning July Bird.

Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia.
Persons with indigestion are already half
starved They need plenty of wholesome
food. KodoI Dyspepsia Cure digests what
you eat so the body can be nourished
while the worn out organs are being re-
constructed. It is the only preparation
known that will instantly relieve and
completely cure all stomach troubles. It
is certain to do you coed. All drug stores
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
NEITHER DALLAS OR Ell PAso.
Rock Island Not Planning to Enter
Either City.

Fort Worth, Tex, June ga party of
officials of the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific, composed of H. A. Parker,
first vice president and general man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
Increase from gEsEh00d 60
the grave
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

has restored a million
women ia heath.
Letters from grateful
women are constantly
being printed ia fbES
paper
Mrs PinSERaassf has fifty
thousand such letters
Her counsel IS safe GOEEEs-
sell IL always heInS W0-
mem ana Il wfM help yOus
MRS. PfnEkhansSS ad~
dress IS EyEsBS hEaSSs She
will advise you frees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26

Reports show that over fifteen hundred
lives have been saved through the use of
One Minute Cough Cure Most of these
were cases of grippe, Group, asthma,
whooping cough, bronchitis and pneu-
monia. It's early use prevents. conSump-
ton. All drug stores
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-26
Chicago and Return $14Oo via the
Santa Fe

The short line. Tickets on sale June %
26-27th, good returning July 3rd.
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The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

prevailing in this
S because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
it, heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
of kidney disease. If
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance the
kidne y pois ne d
blood viii attack the
vital crganS or the
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
school Noaes,

The school will have . two week'a
holiday vacation. beginning Dec. d.
The schools will do all 10 their powe.
to encourage the scheme for public
library in Delta.
The eighth grade is divided into two
sections, each Of which has organized q
literary society, Pearl Haley being pres-
ident Of the one and Olive Gheen OF the
other. After the holidays each society
will have meeting once q month.
The seventh grade has two literary
societies. one Of which will prepare q
program for Whittier's birthday, Dec
ember II; the o.her will have charge Of
the Christmas program, December 81.
The following notes were written by
the pupils Of the high school Wednes-
day morning. These exercises are given
occasionally to encourage originality in
composition and to create q greater in
terest in reading and observing. Only
few Of the notes written we're selected
for these items. though all OF them were
found tc be Interesting to the high
school:
November closed the first term Of
school. Everyone is considering the
matter Of more thorough study for tho
next term. which will be their first term
OF the TWEEN isih century. The reports
Of the first term were given out last
Tuesday.
One Of our tenth grade pupils, Misc
Lena Smith. has gone to Denver, where
she will attend school.
The Eros society will give an open
meeting the Friday evening before
Christmas. An interesting program
been prepared and . large attendance 10
expected. A special invitation 10 ex-
pected. A special invitation u EXTEND
ed to members OF the Excelsior society.
There will be meeting Of the Eqcel-
sior society, Friday. December 81.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Gerry News Nusgsts.

Miss Olive Smith came down Thurday
from Ouray to visit relatives and friends.
Our literary is getting to be quite
interesting. Will meet hereafter on
Friday nights.
J. B. Harrington, OF Denver. was in
this vicinity last week in the interest Of
the Denver Post.
George Craig, OF Lake City. was here
few days ago. looking for milch cows.
Jasper Cline left today for his home
in Telluride.
Mr.. Brooks. Of Cedaredge. 10 attend.
ing meetings here.
Henry Collar has neat picket fence
in front OF his house.
John Hixon, who went to Washing.
ton state not long ago. writes back that
Colorado is good enough :or him.
VIM. Stockham, Of Delta was here
Tuesday on business,
Rev. Geo. Wintrey. f Olathe, is hold
ing interesting meetings at the school
house here.
Messrs. Steele 4 Reynolds have
commenced the erection Of new store
building at Eckert. 1t will be brick
structure.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Notice ss Ass.sss.s ss.s..

fnblic notice is hereby given that the under
TUNED under and by virtue Of an Agistor's lien.
will sell the same or so much thereuf as may be
necesSary to satisfy aaid lien. on saturday. Dec
ember y. 1900, at o'clock p, m. at the front
door of bamniond's livery stable, the same being
situated on Main street, sf the town Of Delta.
Colorado.
Said prope rty 10 as follow:
One gray horse about nine years old, one
brown mare about nine year old. zone bay two
year old ee eldng branded A. y. L., one bay two
year Old mare branded a. T.. one brown year
Said property being the property Of Robert l..
wright subject to this lien. Amount of lien
ss2.O. and cost Of keeping siuce October -. 1900
Dated December I. LOO.
THOMAS A. GRIFFITH.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
NkeRt News.

Ee6ert News.
The new hall at Eckert will be COM
menced this week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Mathews. OF Paonia.
was on Tongue Creek Sunday,
Miss Cora Hart expects to leave for
Pueblo in the near future to attend
school.
Steele & Reynolds are sitting the
material on the ground to commence
their new store building.
The Pioneers will give a boz supper
and dance on Friday night. All are
invited. Good music and good order
will be the main attractions.
TIL. Mower and wife went to Denver
Monday. Mrs. Mower will spend the
winter with her daughter while Mr..
Mower expects to 60 to California for
the winter.
The Pioneers OF the Pacific held their
regular election of officers, Saturday,
December 8. The following officers
were elected: Commander, w. II. jar
Wis; post commander, Harold enpicott; ;
Chaplain, Mrs. Taft: treasurer. A. Rey.
nolds; scribe. W. E. Chambers; north
scout, Mr.. Brookbank: south scout,
Christina Taft; ancient guide. John
SheIIidz; sentinel. H. c. Mcmillan;
picket, A. l. Bro,kbank.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
District No. 10.

Mr.. Asa Daniels and wife went to
Denver last week for an extsnded visit.
Since work on the ditch has ceased.
hay. wood and coal hauling has been
the thing.
Rev. Peter Kuhnlsy has charge on
Spring Creek, where he holds services
every two weeks.
John Ellie started to the mill with Z
gang Of workmsa last vesk TO resume
work. but the snow wss too deep and
they he'd 10 return.
n the rsnchmen on the lower end ot
the ditch run short q water next sum-
NOR. they had better enlarge the ditch
20 a. to take in the entire Gunnison
river.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14

Several cases Of small pox are re-
ported st Salida. Ouray and other
places in the state. and it seems that
the authorities in those places are very
slack in their quarantine regulations.
Only last Tuesday man was walking
the streets OF Delta, who. il is said. had
just gotten over the dreaded disease.
30 fsr there has been no precaution
satsn to prevent the cootagioo from
entering this city. People are permitted
TO cooe and 60 from thoss inflicted
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Notice % stock A.sA~v.

Cory, CoIO., Der. ,, 300
fou are hereby notified that a special meeting
OF the stoskholders of the Fruit Growers Diich
ana heserN OR comtany. ts called to be held at
the Mound school house. in Cory county OF
Delts, state VI Cole 30. on Saturday. January S.
isol, At p. N, for the purpose ot considering a
alton OF said con,psny. which amendment Is In
substance rs follows.
That the capital stock Of said company he In
creased i.oo shares the purpose Of the amend
mcnt being TO provide the requisite number OF
shrres OF stock To complete the dam snd settle
damages to land coveI.d by increased canacity
d rt-ersoir, and To buy certain water rights coli-
nected with said land
IL &. NcMILLEN, President.
AUSTIN T.. MILLER, sect'y.
tFirst pub Dec. I: last pub. Jan. L. 1909
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14

Tho career Of the late senator. Cush.
man X. Davis. was another illustration
Of the fact that the prizes in oil spheres
Of endsavor are open to everyone with
energy, character, and intelligence
Davis was a poor man, but sbility and
character won him his place in public
service. For years past he has been one
of the most distinguished men In the
senate. Minnesota will not ind it easy
TO Gil his place.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
North HoPk ItemS.

Al. Hadley has purchased the Sol
Stephens place.
BoRS-December s, 1900. to f. B.
Field and wife. son.
A horse fell with Ben Marsh, sprsin-
ing his foot severely.
A bank and another store will be add.
ed to Paonia In the near future.
James Peterson left tor his old homo
at Carthage, Missouri the first Of the
week.
The evaporation building and contents
at Paonia, burned to the ground on
Thursday. loss el500.
8. Welch, OF Grand Junction, 10 can
vassing the valley with a fruit ladder
and visiting old acquaintances.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14

Tho boo iudustry IN DeIra county y
still IN its Infancy. notwithstanding the
fact that no locality in the union is bet.
tor adapted for bee culture. With its
fields Of alfalfa, abundance Of wild flow
ers, and climate equsled by none, it
offers . good business proposition.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14

Guns continue to be discharged at
night within the city limits which 10 in
direct violation Of the city ordinance
against the carrying and use OF fire arms
We would like to sek the proper au-
thorities how long the people OF Delt a
are to be harassed by certain parties
who have neither regard for Law nor
common decency. Can't it be stoppedf
II not, why not!
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Nssies sss Pss lse.tios

LAND OYvick At AoSTkosk, COLORADO,
November -, 1900. \
Notice is hereby given that the following na med
settler has filed notice Of his intention 70 mako
anal proof in support OF his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Milton r. welch
County Judge and cx-Nficio clerk, at Delta.
Colarado. en- January \. 1901, via
RALEIGH J. POPE.
upon his y. 8. 1850 Ute series for the 2. ". Y.
section "a. township Is. b. X. ~. W. 9Th r. N.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
conttnuous residence upon and cultivation Of.
said land. viz:
John kher, John signoud. George Young and
Charles Blumberg, all OF Della, Colombo.
JAMES A LAyroS. Register.
First pub. Oct. %. last Jan.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Notice for R061tease00.
LAND OvVIca AT MosTnosg, Co

Dec. 8, 1890
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has hlcd notice Of his intention IN
make enal proof In support NJ his claim. and
that said proof viii be made before Milton R
welch. county judge aud ex-ofilcio clerk. at
Delta. Colorado, on January II, 1901. vis;
JAMEs n. BURTON
upon his D. 3. 1857 and to<g Ute Series, for the
" y, ne u, sec. i5. lot 2 and Y, Sc u, sec. 10,
tp. 81 n, X. -. ". n. n. r. N. aud " Y, sw y,
sec. -. tp. IS, =. x. -, " 9Th p. n.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of.
naid land. viz:
Justin Mccarthy, Robert Smith, Sylvester
Huntington and William Smith, all Of Delta,
Colorado.
JANE A. LAYTON. Register. -
(First pub. Dec. :; last pub, Jan. III
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14

During the last decade the United
States has produced more than half Of
the copper consumed by the entire
world. In 1880 our exports Of manu-
factured copper amounted to e5,3ao.392
In 1892 this was more than doubled and
the increase has continued until last
year 1t am ounted to 335 ,9S3 3D.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
NSties Fer Poblleesaso.
LAND OFFICE AT nosrrosK, CoLo..
December II, 1901.

LAND OFFICE AT hoSrnosK. CoLo.
December IL. 1900
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice his intention tD
make nnal proofin support Of his claim. and that
said proof will be made before Milton Il. welch
county judge and ex-oficio clerk Of county court
at Delta. Colorado. on January n, lS0i. viz:
ROBERT >. kkIS0,
upon his D. 9 1880. Ute series. FOR lots and
eth p ~
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
said land, viz:
Ie9 b. pillsId. Samuel J. Aau,in. Arthur
Wari and Jacob Cri>t. all Of pelta, Colorado,
J. A. LAYTON. Register.
fFirst pno. Dec II last Jan. Is.)
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14

A few papers in this part Of the state
continue to sweat blood, see things.
have fits and swear that the nation is
going to the ''demnition bow-wows. :"
Some Of our friends have evidently for
gotten to remember that another presi-
dental election doesn't occur for fou
years; cork up your tears friends, and get
into the procession Of peace and plenty.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Ditch Meeting Nssae@.

Notice Is hereby gwen that the annual meeting
OF the stockh0den oi tn. lronstone Extension
Ditch Company. will be held at the Court House
In Delta Colo, on Saturday, December IS is0O at
soclock p. M, for the purpose OF levying an as.
srssihent To Iay the present indebtedness and
for the election Of officers for the ensuing year
And for the transaction If such other business ss
may properly come b~fbre the meeting.
IL. 8. RAGLEY. President.
GEORGE 8. CoSKLi>, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Teae hers Exasniaastsn.

The county examination OF teachers
will be held in the court house q Delta,
Colorado. and at Crawford, Colorado
December 81 and %.
Mrs. NJ. j. Browne,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14

places, without question. which to US
does not seem the proper thing. The
INDEPENDENT is not making an attempt
to slsrm the pubic, but it seems to Us
that it would be good idea to keep an
eye on the arriving trsins to see that no
person afflicted with the disease are
permitted to take up their residence
here
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Caesoe 1eoe109.

There will b . meeting Of the North Fork
Valley Cattle as~ociation. at Hotehkiss hotel,
Thuniay. December 3. iseo. q p. m g elect
be held at Dsnvsr. January II, ~ and ., lsoi,
and the National Live Stock coayentiohi that
convenes at sails A;c Utah. January Is 10
GRAHAM r. BROWNE, sscty.
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
x.s,.. .s A...., n..ss.s.

Notice Is hereby given that the annual meet
Ing Of the stockholders ofthe Delta County Fruit
Gfowers' Association, will he held ct the court
house, In Delta. Colosado. on Monday. January
!. 1901. at O'Clock p N for the purpose Of the
the transactisu Of such other business - may
properly come before the meeting.
Gro. p, t.HuLEs, Pres.
Gro. 9. CoskLIH, 0ect'y.
(First pub. Dec. Il: ast pub Jan ~
The Delta independent., 1900-12-14
Ditch Meesssx xesaee.

Notice Is hereby given that the annual meet
ing OF the Stockholders Of the Ironstone Ditch
Company will he held at the Court House in
Ielta; Colorado, ON saturday. December Is I9tu.
a. O'Clock y. m. Tor the purpose Of levying AN
assessment to pay the present iidebtadues - and
for the election Of officers for the ensuing year
AND Tor The Transaction of such other business a.
may properly come before the meeting,
H. s. BAGLEY, President
GEORGE y. coNKLIN, Secretary,