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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

A bit OF good news to the potato
raisers Of the county was brought in by
Mr.. G. F. Barrel, the travelling freight
agent OF the AtchisoE. Topeka & Santa
Fe road last Saturday. 1t was to the
effect thst this road had made a rate on
potatoes from Delta that will put US on
q par with Greeley as far as freight
rates go and now it depends on the
ranchmen to raise as good an article or
better than their competitors do at that
point. A better class OF potatoes can be
raised in Delta county than around
Greeley il only our ranchmen will pay
some attention to their seed.
1t has been the claim OF the Santa Fe
road for long time 10 place this point
ON the same footing as Greeley. but
owing 10 the opposition OF the lucal road
this could not be accomplished until
the Santa Fe made reduction over their
own lines necessary TO give US the same
rate to the eastern market rs our neigh
bors on the eastern slope. There is
large amount OF potatoes still on hand
with the ranshmen over here which will
60 out ss soon as the weather will per-
NIT and it is safe to say that the Santa
Fe will have them-once they get to
Pueblo. The new rate to Kansas City
and all Kansas points is 35c from Delta
and to all Texas points 54c.
Col. Barrell has been an earnest advo-
cate OF placing Delta on an equal footing
with Greeley for long time and We are
glad to chronicle his success in obtain
ing the concession. He will always be
q welcome visitor to this section.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

An amusing incident occurred last
Sunday at ono Of the Sunday schools OF
Delta. At tho close OF the services the
superintendent in pleasant little talk
to the children invited them to stay to
church and listen to the sermon was
given marked attention by the scholars
aud deep silancs prevailed. In his
closing appeal "now cannot you stay 4
little tot not much beyond the first-pair.
OF pants age answered in q clear, ring
ing tone. NO Sir!" An audible smile
passed over the school.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Ts Keep Cider sweet.

Sulphite OF lime is now generally used
to prevent continued fermentation in
cider. The directions are as follows:
When the cider has fermented to suit
the taste add one-quarter ounce OF
sulphite OF lime to each gallon. or ten
ounces to each barrel, first mixing it
with cider or water to the consiste ncy
allow it to settle four or five days. Draw
OF the clear cider carefully into another
barrel and bung it tightly.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

A musical entertainment and box
supper will be given at the Fairviev
school house, at Cory. Friday evening.
January ., 1902, for the benefit OF d.
S. Livingstone and family, who have
recently moved into this section and
owing to protracted sickness OF the
father. arc in needy circumstances. The
people OF Cory take this method OF
helping them and at the same time give
an enjoyable entertainment.
Miss Camilla Avery, Mrs J. NJ.
Kennieott. Misses Sadie and Minnie
Jackson and Eta Jordan. Of the Ladie's .
quartette OF Delta, Joe Pregent and the
male quartette OF Cory have volunteered
aud will sing at this time. Miss Mabel
C. Allen. Of Eckert and Mis- Sadie
Jackson, OF Delta. will give select
readings and recitations. The entertain
ment will conclude with box supper.
Admission S5c
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
1..r..ter. a..r..r,, R.psr..

Inspectors QuAfteriv Repofe.
To the honorable board OF county com
miesioners OF Delta county. Colorado.
Dear Sire: Your horticultural inspec-
tor tor said county has the honor OF
submitting the following report for
the quarter ending December 81. 1862:
No. of orchards examins,l ........... l9o
No. 0f acres in orchards examined STAT
No of acres of small fruit inspected. g
No. Of nursery st',ck inspsc ted ;....... COO
Bailstins on pear blight distributed ....... $50
All OF the above orchards have been
visited and examined for pear blight
aud instructions given rs to how the
infected trees should be treated and
positive instructions given that the trees
must be cared for according to instruc-
tions before March Goth. 1903. There
has also been delivered in every case
bulletin No. Al. from the State Agricul-
tural College. treating Of pear blight in
all it's conditions and it's cure.
Your inspector is well pleased with
the hearty cooperation OF the orchardists
in the attempt to stamp out pear blight
which disease leads all others.
During the harvesting Of the potato
crop this quarter my attention has been
particularly called to the damage caused
by the potato blight; every section OF
the county shows the disease to some
extent and 10 soms localities it has
caused much damage. The effect Of
this disease is likely to be very serious
the coming year. l would advise, there
fore. that as full information as possible
be given as to the cause and cure OF this
disease. Resfectfully Submitted,
H. F. MATHEWS,
Colorado.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

The Salt Lake papers are letting out
the fact that smallpox is raging all over
Utah and especially in Salt Lake City is
the disease spreading. Last year all tho
western slope was contaminated with
smallpox brought in from Utah and
Montana. This season We have been
free from the disease. A careful watch
over persons coming from the west is
advisable for the county board OF health.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

The new store OF Bradley 4 Clarke
will open for business next Wednesday,
Janusry %. They are working hard TO
get their stock in shape, which consists
OF clio, hing. shoes, hats and caps, furnish
ing goods and staple dry goods.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Messrs. f. NJ. Gets and NJ. II. Getz
received the sad news Friday OF the
death OF their mother. Mrs. Lucinda L..
Gets, AT St. Ausgar. Iowa. the night
previous. in the 73d year Of her age. f.
NJ. left Friday morning for st Ansgar
to attend the funeral.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Messrs. Moore and Morris. Of Clsrks-
burg, West Virginia. who have been
looking tho country over the past week
went home Tuesday with tho intention
OF moving here in the spring.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
a Aurprise Party.

DR.. A. II. Stockham, the cashier OF
the First National bank was fifty years
old last Monday. That night the History
Club met at his residence and after the
program was gone through with tho
company proceeded to give him genu-
inc surprise party. Games and charad, .
we're played and fine lunch served.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

VIM. Mathers returned the first OF tho
week from visit to Phoenix, Arizona.
He reports the fruit trees in bloom.
flowers in summer garb and erything
has the appearance OF advancing spring.
That section is just little ahead OF
Delta county at the present time.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

II you want good, clean coal. free
from SCOT and offensive gases. buy the
Fsiryiew coal. For sale by Gets 4
Getz Bros.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

The town Of Montrose is contemplat-
ing building . reservoir somewhere up
toward the top OF Squaw hill for the
purpose OF storing water for domestic
use Of that town. Congressman Bell
has introduced bill into the lower
house granting the necessary lands for
such reservoir The water is to be
obtained from the Cimarron ditch.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Eugene v. Hubbard and wife left
Monday on a visit to friends and relatives
in Salida. Mr.. Hubbard will take in
Denver before coming home.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

The grand jury will come in on the
morning OF the 10th OF February. the
first day OF the February term OF the
district court. District Attorney S. H.
McMullin will be in Delta on the morn
ing Of the 7th OF February and anyone
having business before the grand jury
can see him at the court house or at the
Delta house,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

G. ]. Newell and wife returned the
first OF the week from ayisit with friends
and relatives in the eastern part OF the
s'htc.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

LAMBERr-In North Delta. Colorado.
January 10, 1908. Pearl Viola Victoria
Lam bert. OF heart trouble, in the 18th
year OF her age.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Subjects for next Sunday at the
Presbyterian church are "A Golden
Chain aud the Gospel for the States
man.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
FEED n. DICKINSON.
ATTORNEY AT Law,
Practice In al courts, STATE aaA YSaseai.
nOlta. Cn1N.


DRlfA. CosoaApo, JANuARY }. l1o9
ne regular onnual nesaaG of Tie seecAAee1.
vim BE- Ssld rssurday, Fslsuasy !, iSuS. q
O'Clock ,. n, q tAs eSess hsuss d pelsA, Dele1
connty. ColesAdO, Tor The P0spcso q 0oootl1G
levy an assessmeut 1ng running o1pon6oa ao1 -
transact s,soa o4hex budness - 0ay psopegly
'' ' Y. 3. tfHrHRNs. Pre,.aess.
W. n uAsrlkaa, Secretary.
Rirss ms. Jan. Q; isss. Jan. ".
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Stephan 4 Obcrt Monday sold two
lots on Main street in block 8, belonging
% e. T. S;andish, TO Denver parties.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Milton r WEIGH was 4 passenger on
the wrecked train last Friday, but with
his usual good fortune was not hurt Of
any :onseQuence.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

r. II. Stone was in the wreck last
Friday aud got his foot badly crushed
seveexl boues being broken.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Mrs. NJ. A. Smith aud daughter. Laura.
from near Zaneeville, Ohio, will visit
Mrs. A. A. Layton next month. They
are now visiting in Los Angeles.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Judge c. c. Holbrook. OF Alamoe',
came in Wednesday to look after his
interests in this section.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Thirty head OF cows, Reid sep arator.
milk bottles etc. and good milk route.
Address H. B. DIRLAM, Delta, Col orado.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

s. Arthur Wade and Guy Hammond
OF Paonia. vere on the wrecked passen'
ger train last Friday. but were only
shook up . little.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Mrs. George Law and two children
returned to their homo 10 Ouray last
Saturday after pleasant visit with
relatives hero.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Through tourist sleeping cars to
Oklahoma City, Little Rock aud
Memphis Via Choctou Route. Beet line
to Hot SprinRs, Arkansas. Leaves Den
yer via c. L s. $50 p. N. every Sunday.
Leaves Colorado Springs via @. L g..
1905 q. m. every Monday. Leaves
Pueblo via G. 4 8. 1:2O .. N. every Mon
day.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Gus Bass was brought back from
Montross Tuesday and placed in the
Delta county Jail.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Money to loan on real estat. at per
cent. No commission. H. F. Cook,
box 245, Delta. j-9-p.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
Horace Curtiss, OF Paonia. was a
passenger for Denver Wednesday.

II. J. Frothingham will preach in the
new Cory school house next Sunday at
3 p. IN.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Nh. Butler sold her residence ol
Dodge street last Saturday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

A pocketbook with small amount OF
money in II was picked up on Main
street last Saturday and left at this
Office for the owner.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Iron bedsteads. bedding and carpets,
all kinds, at Winton 4 Neighbors.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
For laundry work 60 to Winton's.

The Delta Beat" -four 10 the best or
the market.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Miss Dolly Ward left for Berkeley,
California. last Monday. where she will
wed MIR. L. H. Duniphant. The we'd
ding will take place at the residence Of
Mrs. Ernest Bailey.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
Fer sale

Money to loan ngood real estate se
curity at 8 per cent. F. n. Dickinson.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

We are indebted to Mrs. Carson, OF the
Garnet mesa. who takes the weather OBJ
servations for the government, for the
following readings OF the maximum aud
minim um thermometers:
nHNrnnrw
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Ton Mostyn Sas an arrival from
Ouray Tuesday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Souh NV
A. 8. TiIlotsop. Warren county.
Mrs. Ida UabreIl. Berks county.
Matilda Ruttsr. Berks county.
r. e. Grimth. Armstrong county.
R 8. Grier. Clinton county.
VIM. W. N. Lugg. Tiogs county.
Charles Garrisnn. Erie county.
L. s. Garrison. Mercer county.
Jacob Keiser. Jr.. Jefferson county.
Albert Headley, Bucks county.
J. E. Moore. Blair county
c. B. Moore. Blair county.
Mrs J. E. Moore, Blair county.
C. b. Drolsbaugh, Blair county.
Joseph Bardine. Huntington county.
Mrs. Rachael Young. Armstrong
county.
s. Phoenix. Erie county.
Mrs. s. Phoenix. Erie county.
F.. Vandsventsf. Bucks..county.
Ed Vsndeventer, Beaver county.
Mrs. B. B. Taft
James McHugh.-
W. L. Perry. Erie county.
Mrs. W. l. Perry. Erie county.
WIN hsef'
Mr.. Lavins AcAll'stsr. Lancaster
county.
Mrs. WI johnson. Lancaster county.
Mrs. Emma A. Fsirlrmh. Philadsluhia
.,,,,v
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MRS. FRANK sanders, Aucsrns county.
8. w. Mccain. Clarion county.
J. h. Rishel. Columbia county.
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10Y s"I"
NJ ". nateninson' Nos1aomosfisnd
county.
Ed Sprinesr. Besysr county.
or. r.;.I...h D.,... s..
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W. L. Mhier. Armstrong county.
Austin E. Miller. Armstrong county.
W.T.. Johnston. Lancaster county.
co1.v Cn.h..,..S .o....
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John Walker. Crawford county.
A. W. Carr. Allegheny county.
NJ. Umbrell, Franklin county.
I.v; s.h;.d T,.,.;....
W. L Rutter, Lancaster county.
ESo SOW8us AHoUEIO0R Co00kY.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Letters remaining uncalled for in
Delta postoffice January %. 1903.
Adams. JC Adsil, H B
Collins. Harry Thowers, = w
Worthen Le
G. B. CRYsLER, p. n.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Tho revival mestings at Eckert con-
Quoted BY Rev. Mcconnell arc being
held with increased interest.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Leave orders at the Delta Fruit &
Produce company for Somerset coal or
telephone 6S3 red.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

The town OF Mceker is under quaran
tine from the diphtheria scourge.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Money at 8 per cent on real estas
Call on +. N. Dickerson.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Mono better than the iamons coal sold
by 0etts 4 Getx Bros.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Tho following is the program for the
meetings OF February l6. and March 2,
1903:
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Rev. Spencer was visitor from
Hotchkiss Friday and Saturday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Harry Savage, Of Maher, left Tuesday
for Boise. Idaho.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Forty acres OF land within one-halt
mile of the Delta postofiice level and
under ditch, at SO per acre. Address
room ia, Central block, Pueblo. Colo.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

E. d. Gets 10 expected back the
tirst OF the week.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Losr-A silk lined in-seam Mocha
glove, light olive. Leave at this ONCE.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

For Stoneware, Delftware and China
ware, 20 to Wiutou 4 NeiRhbors.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Delta 20. X" -four at $40 per hun
dred.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

A good fresh milk COW with calf.
l.. W, SwEIrzER, Garnet Mesa.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Patent grand upright piano. nearly
new. Cheap. Enquire at this ONCE.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

NJ. and Mrs. II. E. Perkins returned
Tuesday from short visit in Denver.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Delta 20. X" -four at s1.2o per sael
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Miss Laura Savage. OF Maher. is visit
ing friends in Delta this week.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Try tho Delta Best" -four.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Money to loan. A. e Amsbsry.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
JANUARY,
ThsImonater
Died

The minus mark ~ means below ssrs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-17
FRISCO SYSTEM TO GUTHRIE
TIVE Trains Daily.

The capital of Oklahoma is now
reached via the Frisco System 2:3C
o. m. train from st. Louis; the l0:4l
.. m. train from Kansas City, arrive
at Guthrie sos q. M, 10 p. m. train
from ST. Louis; the 1i:S0 p. N. train
from Kansas City arrives SIS p. N,
The return service 10 the North and
East 10 equally convenient.
On this new line of railway, thir.
ty-eight miles distant from Chan
dler, the following stations are To-
Gated, viz: Lowe, Dudley, Merrickl
Iconium and Taylor. The exten-
sion opens Q new field Ia fertile Oh.
lahoma, oGering golden opportun'
titles 10 those seeking homes or In.
vestment.
In purchasing, avail yourself OF
the shortest and quickest routes
from st. Louis or Kansas City,
Frisco System.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-17
First published Nov. IA, 1867
Publication Summons.

In the district court of Cherokee county
Kansas. sitting at Galena.
Fannie Kimbali. plaintiff,
W..
Frank Kimbaii. defendantl
To the above named defendant, Frank
KimbaiI: You are hereby notified that the
above named plaintiff has commenced
her action In the district court OF Chero'
kee county, Kansas, sitting at Galena. ASH
ing fore divorce from you. and for the care
ana custody of her and your children
ti,at uniess you answer said petition ON OF
before the asth day Of December. lsos. said
pefition Win be taken a. true and 3udE-
rnent rendered granting said divorce and
;udrment for costs and such other relief
- Is Just and equitable - prayed for In
said petition.
C. Jones and Saml b. Smith.
Attornexs for Plaintiff.
Attest; J. 3. Rudolph.
Clerk District Court.
,srArl. 3. H. cuIiison, Deputy Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-17
Last Call to
Christmas Bargains!

= We bought dolls from four different wholesale
houses taking the leaders from each house, and now
since we have them all together we find we have
enough to start little wholesale house of own.
We want to move these dolls before Christmas not
after, and to do so we will givea
E SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF TEN Per CENT on all dolls
purchased at either Of our stores from now to New
Years Day.
Everybody is busy looking at TOYS, DOLLS,
FANCY ARTICLES, BOOKS. ETC., but now comes
the rush for Palatabe Presents, and knowing that
we would be the center of attraction in this line we
have prepared for the rush. There is nothing in
candies and sweetmeats that we cannot furnish you
at prices as low or lower than the lowest We have
everything in fruits and nuts and prices are right.
Don't forget our fine line Of Toys, Dolls, Books,
Stationery Fancy Goods Bibles, Fountain Pens,
Novelties, Glassware, Candies, Fruits, Nuts, etc.
We are after your holiday trade
j. w. GRANTHAM,
BIG STOCKS-P. o. BOOKSTORE and SANTA
CLAUS HEADQUARTERS OPPOSITE Postohice.
Baxter Springs Kansas.
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-17

can furnish you any kind of pump you want; also
any kind of cylinders. The Aermotor pump and Dem.
ing pump are good az 10 made. fit pumps for any
depth kind of wells and cisterns Agent for the Aer
motor wind mill. II In lighter wind than any
other mill made. Estimates made on mill outfits
either for water or power mills Do all kinds sanitary
plumbing and sewer work Repair all kinds of gaso-
line stoves. 3D. JOHNSON Phone l6Z
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09

London, Oct. 3.-Addressing a mass
meeting at Sheffield Thursday night 10
connection with the conference oi the
National Union OF Conservative Asso
Citations. Premier Balfour delivered the
speech which has been long heraldeu
Us the FIRST heavy gun 10 be nrei In
the fiscal reform campaign which is
absorbing the attention OF the United
Kingdom, her colonies and. indeed. the
whole world. and which has caused the
present British Cabinet crisis. the re-
suit Of which II Is impossible TO fore
tell.
Mr.. Ralfour. In the course OF his
speech. did not even hint al the sue
eessors In the Cabinet TO Mr.. Cham
berlain. Lord George Hamilton and Mr.
Ritchie. In fact. he did not mention
the ministerial designations, ignoring
Altogether that phase Of the situation
on which II was expected he would
make some declaration. The premier
confined himself strictly TO the tarin
question and his speech was TO large
extent a repetition OF the arguments
contained In his recent pamphlet.
Concerning the question as TO wheth-
er II Was intended TO reverse the YER
diet OF the great case OF Free Trade
versus Protection in 1876. his answer
was that the controversy OF isiG was
OF no interest to the present generation
and was utterly Inappropriate to 1908.
lie said:
-our srandfathers fought the battle
In view of the actual situation. I ask
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
POTATO CROP Is
UNUSUALLY LARGE

Denver. Oct. IA Republican specla!
from Greeley says: As potato digging
progresses 1t develops without doub,
that this is the largest crop ever har-
vested In the Greeley belt. The frost
OF September 18th. which at first was
considered must result in great loss
to the potato crop. has proven bless
ing In disguise. Farmers say that the
tubers were unusually slow in ma,ur-
Ing this year. but the cold snap killed
the vines and ripened the potatoes In
time to place them on n good market
at least two weeks earlier than usu-
al. which far exceeds any bencht
which might have resulted from n two
weeks longer growth. And again the
farmers are now able 10 nut all avail
able labor in the potato fields and get
the greater part OF the crop on tho
market or stored before being Obliged
to harvest the beet crop. the digging
OF which will be in progress in two
weeks.
The produce dealers here have de-
cided not to lower the price Of potatoes
from 10 cents n hundred. rs they say
they can dispose of ms many at this
price as they could were they from s
to 10 cents lower. Potatoes are now
going TO Kansas, Oklahoma. Indian
Territory and Texas, and when rlper
viii be shipped to points east OF the
Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
The great question that confronts
the farmer and dealer is lack OF
transportation. II is impossible to get
sufficient cars to supply the demand
Seven hundred and fifty carloads OF
potatoes have already been shipped out
from the Greedy district, 400 carloads
more than at this time In previous
years. The daily average leaving hero
is twenty-five carloads.