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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
DISGUISED CATARRH.
Steth ndlous Weakening Enemy Thousand Women Suffer

There are multitude of women, es-
pecially housewives. and all other women
obliged to be on their feet constantly. who
are wretched beyond description, simply
because their strength and vitality is sapped
away by catarrhal discharges from the
pelvic organs. These women get up in
the morning tired. drag themselves through
their daily duties tired. only to go to bed
at night as tired as before.
Mrs. Eva Bartho, 1873 East 18th Street
n. Y. City, n. u, writes:-''I suffered for
three years with what is generally known as
leucorrhea. in connection with alteration of the
womb. The doctors advocated operation which
I dreaded very much and strongly objected to 90
under il. Reading OF the value of Peruna thought
IL best to give this well known remedy trial so
bought three bottles Of it at once. Now am a
changed woman. Peruna cured me; it took nine
bottles. but felt so much improved kept taking
II. as dreaded an operation SO much am to-day
in perfect health. and have not felt so well for
fifteen years."-Mrs. Eva Bartho.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Miss Louise Mahon. Glen Railie Street
Toronto. Ont- Can. Secretary of the Kinr's
daughters and Secretary of Lady Mascn-
oeeS writes - II all women knew of the benefits
to be derived from taking Peruna we would have
many happier and more hezlthful women Nv
health has never been too robust. and am easily
fahtued and can not stand much About a wear
ago was SO run down that had to take TO my h-d
and became weaker and weaker. A friend advised
me to try Peruna. and have great reason To he
grateful, for in two weeks was OF bed and in
month was perfectly we'll and now End that nv
take Peruna once or twice a month and KEGS
well Mahon.
Peruna is such a perfect specific for each
case that when Patients have once used it
they can never be induced to quit it until
they are permanently cured ii begins to
relieve the disagreeable sym ptoms at once,
The backache ceases, the trembling knees
are strengthened, the appetite restored the
digestion made perfect, the dull headache
is stopped and the wcske ming drains are
gradually cured. These results certainly
follow course OF treatment with Peruna
Barbara Alberty. corner Seventh and
Walnut streets, Appleton. Wis, writes as
follows in regard to Peruna:
For years | have suffered with back
ache and sever" pains in the side. 1
dociored so much that / became discour-
aged. school friend told me how very
much Peruna bad benefited her and sen,
out for bottle. which did more to relieve
me than all the other medicine have ever
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
"HE NEVER BLAMED THE BOOZE
Tramp PeddIes Merry JinsIes That
Contain a Moral.

Tramp PeddIes Merry JinsIes That
Contain a Moral.
An old tramp. tousled and grimy.
peddles this every day on the Bow
cry. always with these words in
husky tones: Not copyrighted-no
owner-but the Truth"
He took bottle UP to bed
Drank whisky hot each night.
Drank cocktails In the norning.
But never could get tight.
He shivered in the evening.
And always had the blues.
Cntil he took a bowl or two
But he never blamed the booze.
His Joints were full of rheumatic.
His appetite was slack.
He had pains between his shoulders.
And chills ran down his back,
He suffered from Insomnia.
Al night he couldn't snooze:
He said IL WAS the climate
But he never blamed the booze.
His constitution was run down
At least. that's what he said
And he often had swelied head.
He tackled beer. wine. whisky.
And II they didn't fuse
He blamed 1t TO dyspepsia
But he never blamed the booze
He said he couldn't sleep at nights.
And he always had bad dreams.
He claimed he always laid awake
Till early sunrise beams.
He thought 1t was malaria
Alas. twas but "A ruse-
He blamed IL onto everything
But he never blamed the booze.
His liver needed scraping.
And his kidneys had the gout;
He swallowed lots OF bitters.
TIL at last he cleaned them out
His legs were swelled with dropsy,
TIL he had to cut his shoes;
He blamed II 90 the doctors
But he never blamed the booze.
Then he had the tremens
And he tackled rats and snakes:
First he had the fever
And then he had the shakes
At last he had funeral
And the mourners had the blues.
And the epitaph they carved for him
He never blamed the booze
Every night the same old tramp
keeps a dime for bed and that is
all he saves from the sales of his
tingles. The remainder goes for the
"booze."-New York Sun.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Mrs. Anna Martin. =. Hoyt ST. Brooklyn
that feel 1t my duty recommend it to others
who may be similarly afflicted About year zSo
my health was completely broken down. had
backache, dizziness and irregularities. and life
seemed dark indeed We had used Perura in
home as tonic, and for colds and catarrh and
months became regular, my pains mad entirely
disappeared. and am now perfectly week.-Mrs.
~e~-UNoooe~~>
Mrs. VIM. Hetrick. Kennard. Washing
ton County, Neb., writes:
Il am ffty-six years old and have not
felt well since the Change of Life began
ten years ago. Twas in misery somewhere
most of the time. My back was very weak.
and my flesh 50 tender i, hurt me to lean
against the back of chair. 1 had pain
under my shoulder blades, in the small of
back and hips. l sometimes wished my
self out of this world. Had hot and cold
spells. dizziness and trembling of the limbs.
and was losing flesh all the time. After
following your directions and taking Peruna
l now feel like different person Mrs.
VIM. Hetrick.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna.
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving full
statement of your case and he will be
pleased 10 give you his valuable advice gratis.
Peruna can be purchased for 81 per
bottle at all first class drug stores.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sar;.s-'.--> T~ir-,hrS Ohio
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home In New York, cure
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy W orrns. Over 81, 600 tes-
timonials, At all druggists, sc. Sample
FREE. Address A. g. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
Munieipalitie. in business.

A British parliamentary paper just
issued shows that 299 of the 81 mu-
inequalities in England. not including
London, carry on business enterprises
of some sort. The total capital invest
ed is over $1,000 900 900. and the net
profit. after paying all working ex-
penses, interest charges and SO on.
amounts to 1881. .405.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
Mr.. Kat. Mann. sos n..hur.. Street.

Mrs. Kate Mann, sos Bathurst Street,
Toronto. Ont, Can, Vice President of the
Ladies' Aid SSciety. writes I'll pleased
to give praise to Peruna for the blessed relief
found through its l suffered for years with
backache and dragging down pains and often had
to go to bed and stay there when l busy
that could lilly be spared 1t therefore
simple godsend to me when Peruna brought
to my notice. Every drop seemed to give
life, and every dose made feel much better.
and promised myself that if found that it cured
me | would advocate il that other suffering
women should know of it. have been in perfe.t
health for one year. enjoy work and pleasure be-
cause IN such fine health. and no trouble seems
heavy to bear when you are in good health Peruna
has simply been household blessing. and never
will be without il again. Mrs. Kate Mann.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

No chromos or cheap premiums.
but better quality and one-third
more Of Defiance Starch for the same
price Of other starches.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

loo nos believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has equal for coughs and colds--JoHN
BoYRR. Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb IL l0oQ
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
Burglars Had Their Revenge.

Burglars, unable to break through
the iron door of cigar shop in per
lin, avenged themselves by painting
up a notice: >There is nothing here
worth stealing"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Stilphrce-Well. now that you're mar
ried suppose your wife expects YOU to
live up to your ideals. Tidemann lsadly)
No, her ideals
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more goods. Der package, than others.

Mrs Mugcins-Mrs Rioncs is n pretty
shrewd shopper. Isn't she. Mrs. Buvglns
Yes indeed Why. have actually
known that woman to get bargain at a
church fair.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

taken. used it faithfully for two weeks
and it completely cured me. l have not
had any pains since, anywhere, but feel
like new woman. / am truly thankful
for what Peruna has done for me. Bar
bara Alberty.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Pessimsm has been defined as the faith
of towards and optimism as the faith of
fools.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

II YOU have smoked Bullhead scent
cigar you know how good they are; II
you have not, better try one.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Hotel Kesper-Have you given that man
his billg Woiter---Yes. Hotel Keeper
impossible. Why. he's whistiing still.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Mrs. WinaboW's Sccthlug SYRUP.
For chdrcn teethinR. softcns tue elms reduces tn
oA;umAtion alays rain. oaros wind coiic a5c oosto
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Women talk about nothing but their
dress" ''Oh. l don't know. 1t seems to
me I've heard some of them talk about
heir hats
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27

Conductor-How old are YOU. little girl?
Edna-Iou will have to ask ma She al
ways takes care of my age in a>street
car.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
Smoke Baxter's "Bullhead'' seen, cigar

"A rural editor has this sign tucked to
home to the dollar whenever It riarsr'
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
"ovER THE LONG DIVIDE"

"over the Long Divde" With anxious thought
Man has to this question sought.
What lies beyond? The entire human race,
Chadea. Syria, Egypt. Greece Rome.
Have crossed the crest to unfathomed home
Nor knew the semblance of that dwelling place
That waited them with portals dark wide
Beyond the summit OF the Long Divide
Over the Long Divde the endless
or passing mortais leave their dreams
The Hndoo of Nirvana, while fields Elysian
The Greek and Roman sportec,
or Odin's warriors drained their wussail bowls:
Saint John in his Apocayptic vision
Bland choral symphonies. resoundng wide
From golden harps beyond the Long Divide.
Beyond the Long Divide. the Indian
Wide prairie spread, happy hunting ground:
No dreams agreed Hope colored every thought.
Eternal Hope! the only gift
Left In the casket by Pandora riven.
Although answering she has brought
lumed by Faith, she's the only guide
To light the traveller DER the Long Divide,
Won w. E;
@sg#B@m @a@Be,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
To Cure n Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo QuiniAe Tablets. 81
druggists refund money! IL it fails to cure &c.

Toll on. o young ambition.
And you may gain such fame
That people will misGuote you.
Likewise misspell your name.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-27
He was a wlry devil.

He was wlry devil.
say an he opened II for the size Of 1t.
Eaton come In an Masters raised 1t
thirty. Evidently that were just what
Simmons was lookin' for for he raised
II nifty more. an than Eaton took q
whack at II.
II reckon he hadn't raised on the
first round, for fenr O. scarin' Masters
out. but scein' how things laid. he
raised Simmons ffty. Then Masters
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
WORK
BEING
DONE
Carnival Committee
Met Last Night and
Did Business
Lumber Ordered, Fireworks
Contracted for Concessions
Granted and Preliminary
Work Laid Out

The Greater Salem Midsummer
Carnival committee held its regular
meeting last evening, in the city re-
corders office, and did the usual
amount of business. Each member Of
the committee is working hard, and
things are beginning 90 shape them
selves. The public has little idea OF
the great amount OF detail work con.
nccted with this enterprise in order to
make II a success.
One of the features OF the carnival
will be the grand display Of fire
works, and last night the committee
had under consideration several bids
for this display The order was
placed with Paul siebert, Of Aurora,
Marion county who manufactures
aerial fireworks. He has furnished
many OF the coast cities with this
class OF goods, which have always
given entire satisfaction. The amount
OF the order was $3.50, and insures a
very fine display
The committee is considering the
advisability OF an automobile raca
with prizes OF 500 to $3.50 in cash.
II this can be arranged a number OF
racing machines will be entered from
outside points.
The contract for the handling OF
confetti was let to Mr.. Geier, OF this
city.
The order for the lumber which will
bo used in tho booth section has been
placed. II will requires 270O0 feet.
and will soon be delivered on the
grounds, and the work Of construction
begun.
A young Salem musician has just
composed a very pretty two-step.
which will be called the Greater Sa-
lem Midsummer Carnival" two-step.
The committee is about ready to
close contract with the Salem
Light, Power & Traction Company for
a brilliant fash light illumination. and
this with the other lighting arrange.
ments. will be a feature OF the car.
niyai.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
A BOY
WAS
LOST
Taken Charge Of BY Chief
Of Police Gibson

Chief Gibson was called 10 the pas.
senger depot last night about lO:S0
O'Clock To take charge OF Fred Ecker.
son. an S.yeRr-old boy, who was lost.
Gibson took the boy to his home for
the nighh The boys story is that he
started for Butte. Montana. with his
grandfather yesterday, but when that
gentleman found he would have 20
buy a ticket for him he concluded to
let the lad shift for himself. The boy
claims that he walked up from Port
land but several people remember
seeing him on the train.
Il was found that he lived in South
Salem with his grandparents, and this
morning the grandmother was mott
fed. She supposed that he was with
her husband on their way to Butte.
She thinks the lad became separated
from the old gentleman in Portland.
and the latter was compelled to con.
tinue without him. She claims the
boy has wandered away before. and Il
is necessary TO watch him when trav.
cling.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
WEATHER u !
IS MORE
FAYORABl
Strawberry ShippIug \
Has Been Badly Cut DoS

The government fo,o,.
night and Wednesday is mr,,
and occasionally threatepinr =
Never was cloudy and ,s,...
weather more welcome thaD j,
ent to the strawberry and n.
A threatening that would a, ~ ~
overt acts of rainfall woun /.
more appreciated.
The cannery will begin !.
on strawberries "Wednesday. ~ J.
the cannery crop is liable n !.
short. 80
Sunday was the hottest A, !. !.
years, according to privat. -
In this part Of the state 49,
had been very warm for wss,-
gon, but Sunday was about =
gfees hotter. and Monday W..
as hot. The three days han
succeeded by a cooler Tues,,
the prospects are good for clu'
perhaps much.needed rain.
The first picking Of the n.
crop, just ready to come Of. M
ment, were badly scalded. "a
ments have not brought good ~
and for several days Il has N,
most impossible to get good Am
berries. Large numbers oh ur
were sent to Portland MoudE 3
Tuesday, and have brought tie ru
er some money, but nothing N, u
they would have done With m,
weather.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
CARNIVAL
BALLOON
GOING UP
Prizes to be Turned
Loose Again

Wednesday night, on Wilson av-
enue, the Carnival committee will
send up another balloon, on which
will be suspended several hundred
slips Of paper. When attaining a Ger.
tain height a slow fuse will detach the
slips OF paper on several of which
will be written orders for prizes and
free tickets to the Carnival, also di-
rcctions whore the prizes can be oh.
tanned. The time will be 1880 o'clock
Wednesday evening. and the place
Wilson avenue. Everybody come out
and find the slips OF paper. It prom
ises great sport.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
In the Water an Hour.

II. II. Henline. who lives near the
island whore Morris Walker was
drowned. gave the following details 20
Journal reporter today. He said:
"one Of the boys came to my house
and said a boy was drowned. I went
right down with my brotherin-law.
and found several men and boys stand.
ing around waiting for a boat. and
calling him. | got a pole, and with
Mr.. Simms 10 manage the boat at
last got the pole in such a position
that could push the body TO the
shore. We worked with him until the
doctor arrived. | think the body was
in the water fully an hour"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
SALEM
SCHOOL
ELECTION
But Little Interest
Taken in the VOt-
ing Monday
Some Hope There Will be
No Contested Elec-
tiOn for the
Place

A reporter interviewed a number Of
Salem taxpayers and. voters today on
the pending school election next Mon
day, and the general sentiment is one
Of approval of the work of the present
board, ana a general desire to elect
some one who will stand by their ad
ministration Of the school district
finances and management of the
schools.
Many expressed the opinion that
men who could pay of the district
debt, and at the same time improve
the schools. were just about right.
and should be encouraged by electing
the same kind OF a man to work with
them, and that will probably be done.
w. T. Slater has been named as a
possible candidate. He says he does
not want the place as he has had
some experience with the duties OF
the office. He is teaching a law class.
is trustee Of a hospital. and altogether
a busy man.
r. p Boise says he does not want
the place. and also says he would not
accept the ONCE II elected He favors
Lot Pearce. but Mr. Pearce was out
of town today and could not be seen.
J. w. Young. the contractor has
been mentioned. and has a number of
friends who favor his candidacy. He
IS a warm friend Of progress In the
schools
s. T. Richardson was seen. and said
he was very much in favor OF the best
possible public schools. and spoke
highly OF the qualifications OF w T. !
Slater for the place.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
eshaII We ForaIve Ier.s

The play to be produced this even.
ing at the Grand is considered one OF
the finest plays Of It's kind ever writ.
ten. Miss Marie Wainwright one OF
Americas greatest actresses success.
fully starred IN this excellent play for
several seasons, and was considered
by many competent critics as being
her best play. Wherever the Allen
Company has produced this bill. the
press has been prOf0se In It's praise
Of 10 This is the flrst and only time
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
Have You Seen the Sea serpsntP

Watch for the unique and catchy
pamphlet just issued by the passenger
department OF the Astoria & Columbia
River Railroad Co. which tells lit
tie tale about the summer girls sea
serpents, and sunsets at Seaside.
The story is short but well told and
Handsomely illustrated. Place your
orders early and avoid the July run.
Copies matted free upon application
70 , C. Mayo, @. f. & P. A.. Astoria.
Oregon. N
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

Vancouver b. c., June 9.-Knocked
TO pieces by a shooting log was the
fearful fate OF James Townsend. EN-.
ployed at McIntyre's logging camp. on
the forward harbor Townsend was
working et a boom near where the
logs enter the water II is supposed
that the log, coming down the chute
at tremendous speed. struck him.
No person was near TO see the man
killed. but his mangled body was
found In the water Saturday.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

the play will be produced at popular
prices.
The Allen Company are making a
special feature Of their matinee per.
formance. which takes place next Sat.
urday afternoon. Little Verna Eel.
ton, the clever child actress, with the
company. will play the leading part
in the funniest of comedy dramas,
"The Dangers Of New York" The
prices are within the reach Of all, be-
ing 25, S5 and so cents. e
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09
says he Got Body Out.

Harvey II. Honline gives a different
account OF the saving Of the body of
young Walker. from that published.
He says he got the pole. and worked
the body out TO shore He had some
from the man Sims In the
boat, but did the resculng himself.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

George d. wideneE a wer
Philadelphia man, left a large p
Der OF valuable diamonds In a Lon
hotel In the haste Of packing, anii
not discover his loss until the y
York custom officials ezamlpet :
baggage.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

While holding a religious meeting
in Chicago, jumping up and down n
their excitement and blockdlng a'
sidewalks. IL disciples Of Duke n
sons metropolitan Holiness 0ua
were arrested.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

In trying to kill his rival i9lBI
mans affections, Joseph seschy I
Wheeling. w Va. yesterday klla
Joseph Kosma, an innocent bystln,
er.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

Governor Chamberlain today ap.
poinseh ne tollo~'hg members of the
Second Supthern Oregon District AS.
ricultural society: J. c. Akin. OF
Roseburg; A. A. Smith, Oakland; b.
p, Herman. Myrtle Point; w. T, Kerr,
Port Oxford; y, a. Rankin. Eugene.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

Lured from homo by countrymen,
who believed she carried large
amount OF money. Mrs. Marie Danil-
ovsky was robbed OF $50, and then
murdered
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

Frank Wilson, dope hend from sll.
yerton. vas received at me county
iali today 20 serve a sentenee oe 50
DAYS. for stealing two sides Of bacon
from. q farmer living near that pl&ca
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

Stock inspectors Account.
ID d. Keeler ..$ 1900 s 1900
School superlntsnde6e Account.
Statesman J o S 12.50 s l2.60
jail Account
r. p, Goliath .,S SS.SS s SS.SS
Assessment and Collection OF Taxes.
q. IL. Cocker co s. 5000 5 9O.O0
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-09

On One leg had been "a ~
body. and there ws,. 'ola ina
which must have causes V.ls' 4.
Townsend was a nsr,,.s instant q
country. y 'ae 0ts,.|
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-23

The place to get pure Kona coffee Il
at G. J. Days grocery. Csc per ID.