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The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
Huge Duck Farm in Australia.

Australia has the largest duck farm
and the largest incubator in the world.
The incubator has a capacity of II. .440
| ducks eggs, or 140S0 hens eggs.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Defiance Starch is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. 16 ounces,
10 cents. Try it now.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
WHY 1T Is THE REST

Hapnv is the girls beau who is also hel
beau ideal
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

There are some who claim that all
mankind will be saved" said Parson Or
thodox in his latest sermon. but. my
brethren. We hope for better things"
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
Prefers Home ReIiqion.

The new ameer of Afghanistan has
declared against the admission of mis-
sionaries to his country
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

II smoking interferes with your work
quit working'-and smobe Baxterl
Bullhead-5-cent cigar.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
Hiqh-Priced Real Estate.

A piece of real estate was sold in
New York the other day at the rate of
S. per square inch.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
To Test Value Of PIants.

few people know how many ingani-
Gus devices are continually being in
vented to meet the especial needs Of
workers in all fields-devices that are
seldom used outside the places where
they are contrived, despite their avail.
ability for extended use. Among the
most prolific in these things are the
scientific Laboratories Of the govern.
Dent In Washington, says Crittenden
Marriott, in Popular Science News.
An instance has just occurred in the
Horticultural section OF the Agricul.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

No one would ever be bothered with con
stipation if every one knew how naturally
and quickly Burdock Blood Bitters regu
lates the stomach and bowels.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

"a dose in time saves lives" Dr. Wood
Norway Pine Syrup; natures remedy fol
coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases OF every
sort.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Money refunded for each package Of
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES If unsat-
isfactory.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Side Show Man-See here. your paper
show was twenty feet long. when IT'S
really thirty-one feet. Editor-Sorry. but
We were crowded for space yesterday and
had to cut everything down.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

In dressing chicken one should max
a clean breast of II.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Customer-See here: | thought you sale
that chicken was good. Waiter-Wasn'
II good. sab? Customer-Nope. The goo,
die young. you know.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Earthquakes may be properly described
nc shocking affairs.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

"Mild?' Well, / should say so-Bax-
ters Bullhead &c cigar Smoke as many
as you like: they won't hurt you.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

NOT A FISH STORY.
BaXter's Bullhead cigar as as good a &c
smoke as you can find.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Most people who grant a favor expec
two in return.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
Hairs Of Animals.
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Reading from left to right. the hairs
are Of a bat. mouse. sable. and man.
all highly magnifed.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Bullhead scent cigar. If you have
smoked one you know how good they
are. If you have not try one.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

1t is evident by the price list tina
money makes the automobile 20.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Vfsitor-Your father cleared this farm
did he not? Haggard Agriculturist-Yes-
Of everything but the mortgage.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary tro
blea.-Monnrch over pain Of any sort. D
Thomas Eclectric Oil
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

fs because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch IL unlike any
other. better and one-thiru more for II
c0ntA,
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

1t seems as IL the bicyclist ought to be
required to have a pedaler's license.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Musicians on a strike evidently thin
they have come to a rest.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Mrs. Winslow's SGotiiing syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums reduces In
na:nmston, sllays PAIN cures wind collie 25c botte.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Isn't It funny to read what old maids
write about the care Of babies.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

Congressman d. F. Wlbe of NJ Y.
The Peruns Medicine Co.. COiumbus
htsndI hsS
almost fully after
Peruna
4 trouble F.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

It's because of their true merit that
so many smok prefer Baxter's Bull
head scent cigar
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24

To Cure a Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bronze QuinIne Tablets All
druggists refund money IL it fails to cure. 25c.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
MEXICAN INDIANS TALISMAN.
Most Precious Emerald In the world
Guarded by Them as Sacred
TaIlsman.

For yearS-ever since Mexico was
opened to the white man-every trav-
eler to that romantic land has heard
of the emerald of Oajaca. Rumor said
that it was huge almost beyond be-
lief. Whatever its size, it is certain
that the Indians believed in its magic
properties. No white man ever saw it,
but now an American woman has sue
ceeded, through sister woman S
gratitude, where men found failure,
says the Philadelphia Inquirer.
This emerald of Oajaca has for ages
been the object of covetous interest on
the part of Spanish viceroys, Mexican
presidents and provincial governors.
Great dealers in precious stones have
sought it, too, but the Indians, as the
lineal descendants of the Aztecs, to
whom the emerald is supposed to have
originally belonged, hold it in supersti-
tious reverence, ard such safe-keep-
ing that until recent years little but
unconfrmed legends of the stones eX-
istence was known.
\ few years ago President Diaz be-
came so interested in the matter that
he decided to prove the truth or fall
lacy of the reports of this emerald S
size and value. Without warning, he
suddenly appeared in the village where
it was said the gem was secreted. He
summoned the people into the plaza
and announced that if they would show
him the emerald known to be in their
possession he would in return proclaim
a public holiday and entertain them
with a tista at his own expense. He
promised, as president, and by virtue
of the same blood in his and their
veins, that if they would accede to his
request he would not attempt to take
the emerald from them.
Upon this a prolonged consultation
ensued among the Indians, the result
of which was that from afar off in the
the crowd one of them held up at
arms length between his forefinger
and thumb the famous emerald, scin-
tilating in the rays of the sun. Diaz
was desirous of a closer inspection,
and, turning to his guards, ordered
the man to be brought to him. His
actions, if not his words, were at once
considered by the Indians to be sus-
picious, so they promptly raised tu-
multi, and, amid shouts of "Viva Por-
firio Diaz!" Viva la festa!" the man
and the emerald disappeared, and
this was the only glimpse the power
full president was able to obtain of it.
An American woman had better for
tune. 1t happened that her husband
was appointed to superintend the med
zeal department of the railroad being
. built through Oajaca and incidentally
saved the life of an Indian woman. In
her gratitude this woman begged to
be allowed to make some recompense,
as the American doctor had refused to
The Republican., 1902-09-11

When the idea of building a dam
was first suggested archaeologists
and lovers of art entered an en-
phatic protest. They feared that the
storage of water would destroy the
celebrated temples of antiquity.
These old ruins are situated upon a
small island which, it was sup
posed, would be submerged when
ever the sluices were closed. Had
the original plans been carried out,
such would have been the case, no
doubt; but number of influential
men of all countries caused a change
to be made, and while the island it.
first time in its history of 5000 years
the ruins will not be high and dry.
The Egyptian government did not
display much historical interest in
the controversy, and its Indifference
reminds one of Mehemet Ali, who
instructed the engineer in charge of
some building operations in Cairo:
You can use the superfuous piles
of stone which the people call Pyra-
mids." To the thoughtfulness of
that engineer the world is indebted
for the preservation of these an
cient monuments.
The history of the contract which
inaugurated the building of the dam
is quite interesting. When the prop
osition was first broached a few in
terested Englishmen consulted Sir
Benjamin Baker and Sir John Ard,
who pronounced in its favor. Then
the question of raising the necessary
funds came up. This was settled
by Mr.. Ernest Cassell, who agreed to
advance the money. The three gen
tlemen named at once started for
Cairo, drawing up, while en- route.
a rough outline of the contract to
be submitted to the Egyptian gov
ernment. They arrived at Cairo on
Wednesday and on the following
Saturday the government accepted
their conditions and signed the con-
tract. On Monday morning Mr..
Cassel and Sir Benjamin Baker
started on the return trip to Lon
don.
Thus, in four days Egypt had re-
ceived and accepted a proposition
whose consequences are bound to
have a vast effect upon it's future.
Agriculture, which hitherto has been
conducted in a strictly patriarchal
manner, will be revolutionized ana
The Republican., 1902-09-11

The Gam which has just been com
pleted will retain 100,O00,000 tons of
water. In other words, back of the
dam n gigantic lake will be formed
wherein the rich manurial sediment
which the Nile brings from the upper
Soudan is gathered. With the aid of
auxiliary side dams the stored water
will be directed into different canals
which are to irrigate the soil. At the
present time only narrow strips of
land along the two shores of the Nile
are cultivated; in fact, only the ter
ritory covered by the overflow of the
river. By means of the dam the
tillab BILE area will be increased $500
square miles, representing, at low
estimate, cash value of S400, 100000.
The dam, which was built under
the supervision of Aird & Sons, a
London firm OF contractors, consists
of colossal granite wall, mile and
The Republican., 1902-09-11

accept fee. But half in jest he re-
piled that if she would show him the
Oajaca emerald he would be satisfied.
At this the woman seemd greatly dis
turbed. She at first declared she knew
nothing about it, but on being pressed
further by the doctor wife she admit
ted knowing where it was hidden.
Finally she agreed that if the doctor
would solemnly promise to absent him
self she would obtain the stone and
show it to his wife. For some unex-
planned reason she held so steadfastly
to this point that the wife must be
alone when the emerald was produced
that it was yielded, though much to
the doctors disappointment.
So one morning shortly afterward
the Indian woman appeared at the
physicians temporary residence She
made sure that the doctors wife and
herself were alone, then she produced
the emerald from fold of her cloth
ing. For about minute only was the
doctors wife permitted to inspect the
gem, while it was held securely in the
Indian woman's fingers. In size. ac-
cording to the fortunate visitors ac-
count, the stone is as large as a pi-
geon's egg, crudely polished and of
rich grass-green color. In its DEPTHS
she noticed few black spots or flaws,
which goes far to prove that it is a
genuine emerald. and not volcanic
glass. as has been suggested The
purest emeralds are seldom without
flaws. this being one of the tests taken
into account by experts.
In great haste the Indian woman
again secreted the gem and went out,
but one curious circumstance the doc
tor and his wife remarked subsequent
ly. During the remainder of their stay
in the village. though they met the
woman several times. neither by word
nor sign would she recognize their pre-
vious relations. She treated them as
absolute strangers. To her mind the
risk she had run in showing the tails
man of her tribe was full compensa-
tiOn for the service rendered. The
general belief is that the stone is not
secreted in any place, but is con-
cealed on the person of one of the In
dians and passed on as circumstances
may require. If such is the case. the
woman must have ATTAINED the gem
by stealth, and during the time it was
in her possession she was doubtless in
no little danger of her life.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

ancient implements supplemented by
modern machinery.
The money with which the army
of $4,000 laborers was paid was car
ried to the works every week in
bags by camels. The animals re-
ceived their valuable freight at the
doors of the Bank of Assouan and
were accompanied across the desert
by well-armed company of guards
and guides. The stones used in the
construction of the dam came from
the same quarries in which were
raised the materials for the ancient
temples and the famous needle of
Cleopatra, which now adorns the
Thames embankment at London.
The newly reclaimed agricultural
empire will be devoted to the rails
ing of wheat and cotton-a fact
which makes the completion of the
dam of particular interest to Amer
lean farmers. Labor in Egypt is so
cheap that crops can be marketed
at an extremely low price and still
leave margin of profit. England,
which has long been our best GUS
toner for grain will probably give
the preference to the Egyptian
products, because Egypt, to all in
tents and purposes, is British
colony. Germany, it may be as
sumed, will also consume much
Egyptian wheat, and so may France
and Italy. But the horny-handed
tillers of American soil need not be
discouraged. Europe still must have
our meat; and, unless all agricul-
tural wiseacres are liars, grain fed
to cattle brings higher prices than
grain sold as such.
WILLIAM WALTER WELLS.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

a quarter in length and extending
from one shore of the Nile to the
other. When the river is low the
ywall shows 80 feet of solid masonry.
THE top has width of so feet. Upon
this unique bridge, or viaduct, camel
caravans can cross the river in the
near future.
There are $50 sluices for releasing
the water, each six and one-half feet
wide. The depth varies, some of the
sluices being only 111A feet deep, 9TH
ers 25 feet, according to the depth of
the river bed. Some of the sluices
must sustain pressure of ten tons
of water, which is something enor-
nous. They are so arranged, how
ever, hat one man can regulate the
flow with perfect ease. The traffic
of the river is provided for by a chain
n( locks at the western extremity.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
4 hAs;sM!LEs8S& Z i 5
BY Medical Advice.

looks came to the office the other
morning with cigar ten inches long
and thick in proportion in his mouth.
For the love of heaven, old boy"
said Rivers, what are you smoking
such thing as that for?"
I'm doing it," responded Brooks,
"by the advice of my doctor. He or
dered me to smoke just one cigar a
day, and never disobey the doctor.
l have a hundred of this size made to
order and 1 use one every day-but it
keeps me pretty busy" - Chicago
Tribune.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

An international agreement for the
protection of birds useful to agri-
culture was concluded in Paris this
spring. The parties to the agreement
are Belgium, France, Greece, Austria.
Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and
Spain, and few smaller states. All
birds useful to agriculture are to en-
joy unconditional protection, and the
destruction of these birds or of their
nests and eggs is prohibited. Ger
tain other birds are named as mis-,
chievous. Sporting rights are pro-
tected. Italy, country in which the
capture of northward-bound birds is
regular trade, does not appear as
one of the treaty signers.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
Slightly PerpIexed.

Lately" said the wife, John has
taken to kissing me without fail
every morning before he goes to
work, booh-hOo!"
whats the matter?" asked the
mother; Il think he is very con-
siderate man"
81 know" she says, still sobbing,
'but l t-booh-hoo-make up my
mind whether he is kissing because
he loves me more, or because he is
leading a double life, and is trying
to cover up his tracks, booh-hoo!"--
Baltimore Herald.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
EGYPT'S NILE DAM.
One of the Greatest Engineering
Works of the Age.
Twenty-Five Hundred Square Miles
of Desert Reclaimed Ameri-
can Farmers Directly
Interested
Especial London Letter. I

ME announcement has Just
been made that the last cop
ing stone of the great Nile
river dam at Assouan has been laid
aud that the great reservoir will be
completed at the end of the present
year.
This dam is one of the most gigan-
tic engineering enterprises ever Tn
dertaken, and, although constructed
with cheap Italian and native labor,
has already cost $25,OOO,OOO. The
work was undertaken by the Egyp-
tlan government, at the suggestion
OF the British representative at Cairo,
and will be paid for by special taxa
tlon, payable in installments running
80 years. Work was begun two and
half years ago, and $4,000 men have
been employed.
The progress of the work has been
watched with intense interest by the
entire civilized world, because every
one familiar with the history of
Egypt knows that it's successful COM
pletlon means the salvation of the
ancient kingdom. 1t will convert
vast tracts of burning sand into fer
tile soil which will produce enough
wheat to supply not only the native
demand, but vast quantities for ex-
port 20 countries now dependent on
the United States for their grain sup
ply. The Nile is Egypt and Egypt
is the Nile" runs an old saying, the
recognition of whose truth led to the
building of the dam of Assouan.
Without the Nile Egypt could not ex-
ist, ana with the Nile, as it was for
centuries, it was poor country, re-
peatedlv visited by famine. The wa
ter which could have transformed
the sandy waste into grain field
bearing three crops each year was
allowed to flow into the Mediterran-
can sea without benefting anybody.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
AIIHe Wanted to Know.

"My DEAR" he said, softly.
"Well?" she returned with some
asperity.
There is just one thing 1 desire
to know in order to be contented
with my lot"
What is it?" she asked.
"Will you hold me up as a model
to your third husband as you now
hold vour first husband up to me?"-
Chicago Post.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

Lawyer-And what did the husband
say when you asked him about the
wife's mental condition?
Assistant-He said she was all
right but erratic.
Lawyer-Well, isn't that of weight
in substantiating our insanity claim
ali right but her attic?-Los An
geles Herald.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

Right here" said the surveyor,
'will be a good place for your saw
mill. The county line will run direct
ly through the middle of it."
"Not much, said the pioneer. "Wen
have it all on one side or the other.
When man gets sawed in two don't
want no two coroners' inquests on
him. Chicago Tribune.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

hysician-Madam, your husband
is suffering from overwork.
Mrs. Wand will he have to give
up his place under the government?
Physician-What's that? Is he a
government official?
Mrs. W.-Yes, sir.
Physician-H'm! I'll diagnose his
case again. He probably needs exer-
else of some kind.-N. Y. Journal.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

One day a gentleman entered res
taurant and ordered plate of soup.
When the waiter brought it the gen.
tleman doubtingly looked at the
soup for a moment, and then asked
the waiter what it was.
It's bean soup, SIR replied the
waiter.
Il know it has been SOUP" said the
gentleman, but what is it now?"-
Tit-Bits.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
Look Out,

Young Fish-There's hook with
a nice worm on it.
Old Fish-Keep away from that.
Young Fish-I've stolen lots of
worms off of hooks.
Old Fish-Yes, but there isn't any
fashion-plate reflected in the water
this time. That hook belongs to a
freckle-faced boy with a ragged
straw hat.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

Look here, this house is clear out
of sight of the water, and you told
me before signed the lease of this
cottage that l could put a rod out OF
the window and catch fish in the
lake."
''Well, I didn't say how long your
pole would have to be."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

"That," said Scribble, as he fin
ished reading his manuscript, lis the
story as far as I've got. l was think
ing of winding it up with the hero
ines letter accepting the hero"
Good ideal" exclaimed the critic;
'that'll give you a chance to con-
clude the whole thing with please
excuse bad writing "-Philadelphia
Press.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
Not That Kind of a Man.

"Say, ma
"What is it, my dear?'
SIS pa a self-made man."
mo, darling. If anyone asks you
about it you must say that your
father is the architect OF his own
fortune"
1t should be explained that she had
just returned from a three-week's
visit in Boston.-Chicago RecordHer.
aid.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
From War to Pence

British soldiers in South Africa are
now engaged in rolling up the barbed
wire with which they kept out the
Beers to use it for agricultural pur-
poses. This is the modern version of
the old saying about beating swords
into plowshares.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
Arguing for Delay.

Kiss the Book said the Judge,
as the lady got into the witness
chair.
''If you don't 1hind, your honor, 1
would prefer not to kiss the Book
until afte'' the question of my age
has been put to me."-Yonkers
Statesman
The Republican., 1902-09-11
Rustic Advice

"Yes," said the summer boarder, a.
he corked the bottle again, Il had to
have it every morning; you must have
a cocktail for an eye-opener, you
know"
YOU'D do better, young man." said
the wise old farmer, ''if you'd let cock
crow be your eye-opener."-Philadel-
phia Press.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

"I'm always at disadvantage out
in company" she sighed.
"Why?" somebody asked with sur
prise.
"You see, play and sing"
81 should think that would give you
a distinct advantage"
"No; l never get a chance to hear
any of the gossip."-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
Sure of 1t,

Traveler-I sent you half an hour
ago to the railway station to find
out when the next train goes.
Porter-Yes, sir: and to be sure
and be exact, | waited till it started
it was just 12:37.-Ponchinelle.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

Clara-Oh! I'm really learning a
great deal about baseball. l found
out what base hit means without
asking George.
Mabel-Did you, really?
Yes, the paper said McGraw hit
the umpire with bat and in the
score he is credited with a base hit,
so that must be the one. Chelsea
Gazette
The Republican., 1902-09-11
Too Much of n Good Thing

Doctor-What seems to be the mat
ter with your husband?
Mrs. Patient-He took violent
fancy to a new health food recently,
and | think he ate too much of it,
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

Advertiser-From your references
I see you've had four places in this
last month.
Applicant-Yes'm; that shows how
muchin demand L am.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

"Did you get any tips on the races
this year?"
"Yes, l got one from the boss this
morning"
"What was it?"
''He said he'd fire me if he ever
heard that l played them."-Chicago
American.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
Up-tO-Date.

81 declare" said the girl of doubt
full years, modern art fosters the
most outrageously insulting prac-
tees"
"Indeed?"
"Yes, indeed! Why, when l went
to the gallery the man at the cam
era hal the effrontery to ask me if
wanted likeness or photograph"
Baltimore News.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
The Era of High Prices.

Mary had a little lamb;
The waiter claimed it was just
As much as they could give and live;
So Mary blamed the trust.
Puck.
The Republican., 1902-09-11

This strange, eternal, cruel fact
Will stick when all of us are still
There's always one fly left in the room,
No matter how many you kill.
-Iulge
The Republican., 1902-09-11
No Scandal.

He kissed her. He could not Withstand
The chance that offered, maybe,
He was a politician and
She was voters baby.
Washington Star.
The Republican., 1902-09-11
A Favored Exception.

The little busy bee goes forth
In eXultation just.
He gathers sweets for all he's worth
And fears no sugar tust.
Washington Star