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The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
LABOR UNIONS IN NEW YORK STATE.

The compiler of the statistics
notes that the most striking in
crease in the number of labor
unions appeared in the last twelve
months, when the net gain was
436, or more than one half of the
entire number of unions existing
in 1894, but of the 435 new or
ganizations 300 were added in the
first six months Of the year, leav-
ing only 139 as the net gain for
the period between September 80,
1902, and March 81, 1908.
The same thing seems to be true
with reference to the increase in
membership Of the labor organiza-
tions. The really substantial
growth apparently dates from 1890,
there being gain of 10000 for
the year ending March 1900, l2,-
900 for the year ending March
1901, $4,000 for the year ending
March 1902, 77,OOO for the year
ending March 1903. OF the large
increase in the last year, more
over, 1000 were recorded in the
first six months of the year and
only 10000 in the last six months,
While we are not justified in
relying upon the figures for a
single state as to the foundation for
general conclusions, it is fair tc
assume that the tendency so notice.
| able in New York state would also
be manifest in the labor statistics
Of other states if they were avail.
able. If the number of trades
unions in the United States and Of
their membership has doubled
within the past five years, that
growth alone is of tremendous sig.
niticance as factor in our mos,
recent industrial evolution. II
emphasizes the trend toward
organization of both labor and
capital and discloses the powerful
forces at work making for the
solidity of labor as well as Of
capital. Labor movements in the
past have gone in waves and it is
hardly probable that the rate of
increase exhibited in these tables
will be maintained. On the other
hand, it is well to realize to what
extent the labor unions are with
us and to have some approximate
idea of their condition and strength.
Omaha Bee.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

1t is claimed that great gold
discovery has been made in Gunni-
son county near Waunita Springs.
The vein is said to be one of the
largest ever known carrying free
gold. 1t is too easy to create a
gold excitement and as a general
thing there is "nothing to it," but
in this case there seems to be every
indication that a big strike has
been made.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

Those who predicted that Delta
would dry up when the railroad was
finished into Hotchkiss and Paonia,
should note the buildings that are
in course of construction. Since
the FIRST Of January all business
houses on Main street, to rent,
have advanced more than one third,
notwithstanding the fact that sev.
eral new business houses have been
completed.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

The extra session of the legisla-
ture is limited to ten days. If
they would get down to business
few hours might be sufficient.
The legislator knows now what he
voted for before, although he did
not know the amount that the
appropriation bill was passed for
and now that he has learned what
the bill is to carry it ought to be
easy for him to act.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

This story of wholesale desertions
from the American fleet when it
was at Kiel makes rather unples-
ent reading. If true it shows that
service in the navy is less attractive
than it has been commonly suppos-
ed to be. AS there are good rea-
sons why the navy must continue
to be increased, it would seem to
be imperative on the men in charge
Of it to make service in it as desir-
able as possible. This is a mat
ter which demands the attention
Of Secretary Moody.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
ora.. VIII No. Grow on oravs.

There Is mysterious cofln-shaped
grave In the churchyard at Montgom
cry. England. on which the grass 70
fuses to grow. According to the local
legend. . young man Of Montgomery
was hanged for numbering his sweet
heart. He asserted to the last that
ne was not guilty. and on the scat
fold declared that no grass would
grow over his grave until his limo
cence was proved. The prophecy. II
Is alleged. has been fulfilled 70 the
present day.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
ksdd Gives ssreasth.

by enabling the digestive organs to d.
gest, sssimilate and transform All OF the
wholesome food that may be eaten into
the kind Of blood that nourishes the
nerves, feeds the Tissues. hsrdeps the
muscles and recuperates the organs Of
the entire body. kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cures indigestion Dyspepsia Catarrh Of
the Stomach and all stomach disorders.
Sold by W. G. Cook.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
The Laborer says that DR.. Houts

The Laborer says that DR.. Houts
is the discoveror of Shippee. In
speaking of the matter Doc. says
that the microbe at the Laborer
office is the smallest, in many ways,
of anything that he has ever known,
but says that he would not care for
the distinction of it's discovery as
it is only matter of time when it
will be extinct, in this locality.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
A movement seems to be gail

A movement seems to be gain
ing strength in eastern states in
favor of such an amendment to
the land laws as will practically
stop the transfer of the remaining
public lands to private ownership.
The specious argument is made
that large amount Of public land
is passing into the hands of big cor
porations and of Spectators.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

By the report of the statistician
of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission it appears that the divi-
dends of Ameli:an railroads which
in 1897 aggregated some $s7,
100000, had reached $1S5, ,39l,
600, in 1902, or more than dou-
bled in five years. This is the story
of national prosperity in = nut
ehell.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

The liberal policy of the Colorado
railroads in advertising the state
is bringing the expected results.
There is going to be more people
in Colorado this year than ever be-
fore, and large number of them
will remain for permanent resi-
dence,
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
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u. w.s compss.~s t,mss,s.

He Wss Competent HimssiS.
Bobby's father was breaking thu
news to him.
How would you like to havs Q 1T
tie brother. Bob7" he asked.
First rate" replied the yonngstes
cheerfully. Then he reflected . min
ute. MOI" he said slowly. II guess
after all I'd rather have . sister. I'm
. boy myself. you know"
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

While the water source is being
investigated citizensv can have
time to think about the $4,000
bond issue. This will bring Delta's
bonded Indebtedness up to apout
100000. Its up to the people to
think some.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY.
miscellaneous Rates.

Resolutions Of respect and coincidence, obitt-
aries, ETC., five cents per line for each addl-
ponal line over one inch.
Card of thanks 81. 90 for each insertion.
Display advertising rates made known on
applicatjOn.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

The town should own its own
water works by all means if it can
do SO without jeopardizing the
best interests of the town.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

1t is claimed by some that the
valuation of the town is not enough
to issue the 100000 worth of
bonds at a 5 per cent rate.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

1t would seem that from the
collapse of the Christian Endeavor
tent at Denver it was not establish
ed upon the Crock of Gibralter.',
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

Our "crawtish' contemporary
attempted to hold-up the peoples
till "for few" but the county
commissioners couldn't see it that
way.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17

Two robberics have occurred in
the state cspitol building during
the past week. All places seem to
be alike in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
CATEGORICAL,

Bacon-I see the adjutsnt, or mara
bout, tall bird Of India, Of the stork
species. will swallow . cat whole.
Egbert-Suppose II has TO swaIlow
1t nine times to keep Il swalIoweA
however.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-17
INCREASE OF LABOR UNIONS.

The last quarterly bulletin pub
lished by the New York State De-
partnent Of Labor presents some
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
IN TOMATO TIME.
Preserves, Pickles, Catcbup and 9th
cr Tempting Concoctions.

r ANNNANNfNf A'ANAaA"Hf NtNH'NffAE t@r+t 49,
cr Tempting Concocions.
Prescr, ed Yellow Tomatoes. ~ For
zach pound Of firm. even sized toma-
toes allow ore-haif of a pound Of .sug-
ar and one-half Of a pint OF water.
Boil sugar and water for a moment
chen put In a few tomatoes at time
and simmer very gently until tender.
When all are done add 10 the sirup the
Juice and yellow rind Of one lemon
and boil for fifteen minutes or until
quite heavy Return 20 the fire With
tie fruit. bring again 10 the boiling
point and can at Once.
Sweet Spicod Tomatoes Into a large
agate kettle put seven pounds Of peeled
and sliced tomatoes. three pounds and
half Of erauulated sugar, one pint OF
vinegar. one tablespoonful each of
whole cloves, allspice and peppercorns,
one-half OF an ounce Of stick CHINA
mon. one-half Of an onnce OF green gin
ger and one scant teaspoonful OF salt.
Cool, slowly for two hours stirring oc.
caslonally TO prevent sticking at the
bottom. Can and seal.
finn. medium sized green tomatoes IN
half inch slices. Have ready cold
brine sufficiently strong 10 bear an
egg. Pour over the tomatoes and set
aside for tventy-four hours. Dissolve
a bit Of alum the size Of n hickory nut
in three quarts Of boiling water cook
in it a portion Of the tomatoes az a
time until tender. Mix well together
one teaspoonful Of ground cloves. two
teaspoonfuls OF cinnamon. one dessert
spoonful Of dry mustard. onchalf OF a
tcaspoonfal OF black pepper and ono
tablespoonful q sugar. SKIM the to-
matoes from the boi&ag liquid and
put I'm layers in stone pot or jar
sprinkling evenly with the mixed
spices When the jar is filed cover
with cold vinegar ana put away in q
cool place.
Temato Catchup. Wash and wipe O
bushel OF ripe tomatoes. slice and cool
until tender then press through q sieve
Return 10 the fire and cook until thick
; Add two quarts Of good cider vinegar
and boil for half an hour. then add
half n pound Of sugar. two-tlirds OF
a cupful OF salt. an ounce of ground
black pepper. an ounce Of allspice. two
ounces of ginger, half an ounce OF
cloves. half an ounce Of mace, an ounce
Of cinnamon. two grated nutmegs an,
a small rcd pepper pod Boil for ter
minutes and bottlc.-Tabie Talk.
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
Fruit Pastcs.

Tho purest fruit pastes are simply
the juice Of fruits boiled TO a solid,
curdike Jelly. with only sugar enough
10 correct the acid developed by heat
The juice OF pears without sugar VIII
jelly 10y long baking in covered dish.
Apple juice with one-fourth OF ounces
makes a rich confection. All that it re
quires are fruit juice, boiling and care
Set the juice over n quick fire tn Il
boils fast. then draw 10 the hacl, OF
the stove, lower the Gre and let It sim
mer for hours. finishing in a closed
dish IN the oven. Thick stoneware Is
the only thing 10 boil this in without
danger Of scorching and instantly ruin.
ing the paste.
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
49, annln -

Cider apple sauce Is an old time
dainty which deserves better than 20
be forgotten 1t differs from apple
butter. as the quartered apples are not
boiled 10 pulp, but preserved in the
clear sirup of the condensed cider.
Boil swce. cider down 10 oncfourth or
ono-hfih SIS quantity and add solid
suhacld apples, pared, corcd and quar-
tered, with onc-fourih their weight In
sugar Boil them very slowly tlll they
look lucid without losing their shape.
take out carefully with wooden skim
mer without breaking and boil the
slrup till It Is thick then pour 1t over
the apples No spice goes into tllis 90
impair the high favored apples OF
which it should be made It should
be light amber preserve. thick as
honey.
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
HOME guiding.
The Cost OF the Average House Ter
Square Foot.

Taking the country MS q whole, nre
The conditions favorable just now for
home building? This question was
asked Of a number OF architects aud
builders in different sections.
1t is MS good time 70 build as st Is
likely 20 be is the opinion OF the men
interviewed The pricc OF material Is
rather high. but wood which OF course
In house building is generally the prln-
cipal material. is up TO stay. and
plumbing and masonry arc probably
on q fair basis.
The early fall IS good time to DE.
GIN house building 10 thc northern latl-
tudes. Tho foundations may then be
put In under favorable conditions, the
work we'll advanced before frost and
the structure closed IN before snow
flies, while the interior may be finished
to advantage during the winter. when
the artificial heating gives dry air
and an even temperature. This ena-
hles the flooring md other finish TO be
ntted nicely aud the varnlsh and paint
TO dry IN.
A house begun IN September could
very well be finished by February or
March, Ave or six months being suf-
nclent time for the average work 10 be
carried ont 20 advantage. This IS. on
the whole. rather less expensive than
to build IN the spring as there is less
delay on inside work
Experience shows that the average
two and half story house with the
usual nttings can be built for S3 or 81
per square foot of ground covered, ac-
cordlng to the quality OF finish desired.
The advance in the cost Of building has
been from 20 TO 80 per cent in the past
ten years.
/ Many architects urge their clients,
whore they can afford It, to build of
brick rather than wood. Tile cost of
brick is relatively less today than q
used to be. Wood shrlnks and swells
and burns. Wood has 20 be painted
and grows shabby with time. Brick
takes on better tone and tcxUre with
time, does not shrink and swell and
won't burn. Vines viii grow ON the
brick wall. Repairs are less, insurance
rates are less. The bricl, house IS
cooler I'm summer and much more eco
nomically heated IN winter. and BULL
with a hollow wall, n is entirely free
from dampness. The cost of a bricl
over n wooden house Is 10 TO 10 pei
cent as general thing, but The differ
ence Is made up in smaller bills TO
coal and paint
The tendency now IS toward fewc
and larger rooms; TO have az least ON
large living room in The house; in th
smaller house 10 make the ban II
cepuon hall, doing away with The rl
ception room or parlor The htche
Is being more carefully planned. a
people realize the importance in IN
daily comfort and economy of The con
vcnlent and well plannsd kitchen
There was time when the superficial
features were given undue considara
tion and when q house was planned
with reference TO the rare occasions q
party and reception. Today a wise
idea prevails. and the daily life of th'
household becomes the controlling 81
nuencc. Good housekeeping.
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
items Of Health ana Beauty.

It is said that mon lose their hair
early on account Of excessive washing
of the scalp.
Brittle nails can be cured by rubbing
warm almond oil into the finger tips
every night.
The face should be washed as sci.
dom as possible during the day. but I,
must always be washed at night
The foot is sensitive member. and
multitudes every year doubtless go 20
death because. in the first place. cola
damp OF wet feet have been neglected
Gymnastics and athletics develop
mind as wei as body. They bring the
motor nerves into play and thus ac
celcrate the brains activity.
Some philosophical writer says there
is no such thing as red checked Grim
inaL
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
rashion Echoes.

A skirt made in deep double founce
effect IS one Of the novelties.
For street wear a black kid tie with
taffeta ribbon bow and high Cuban
heel is strictly correct, and slightly
more dressy is a patent leather tie Of
the same order for street or house.
Pcttlcoats are an all Important item.
They should be fitted with as much
care as the dress skirt, and the bottom
is a mass Of frills and iounces.
With the low evening bodice a band
OF tulle is drawn around the throat.
with smartly tied butterfly bow al
the back.
Fancy stockings are very much in
vogue.
Green will retain its prestige. espe-
cially in millinery.
Brown is one of the very Fashionable
colors.
Mohair now makes fashionable walk
ing suits
Shoes must be smart and adapted t
| the OCCASION
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
arhs Man / Know Rilsdg

vaiorous Hart Of Mosquito cy.ei-.
Was tho next Ola soldier asked 10 sp-3MI
He id good work Ga o.
Both Zoo chnree and SON iho run"
And we settled back 20 hear him ton
iua reasons for thnidng "War a lleii."
Doar comrades OF Hai-Ilrman Post
and lodlcs o. the Go
thank you for The invite ana I'm prord
TO take che floor.
was thinking as ] set here of the bate
lies that I've fought
of the aun'rin aud ihe Slaughter and the
sudden. awful hought
Came acros sme that ia taken very like
ly scores Of i'ycs-
Taken fihers from their children. taken
husbands from their wives.
while mad with hcat of battle I was
pumping rcesins lead
Not knowing. no. nor caring where the
lullct found is bed.
Now people they VIII ASK us &c we really
truly know,
For fact chat while a-dehdn we have
ever kiled Zoe;
But its rare you INA soldier who has
seen in heat Of strife
That the bullet hc had fired was the one
20 take n Me.
Vow tonight. I'm going to ten you.
though I hate to- boys I swan
That ! know done my murder chat I
know I've killed nay man.
lT"was whom we got our rapplng az the
fight OF liatchors Run;
was running hard as any; yes I threw
away my gun
And ihe rest of my equipment and pro-
ccodcd. friends. TO steer
Just MS fast as legs would help me for
protection al the rear.
was quite a ncrvy sprinter--'bout as
swift as you viii ind.
But couldn't shake that 1ohnny who
came slammin' on behind;
For be had the Georgy straddie and WINS
sort of razor-ejeod,
And II nothing special busted, I was
spoke for, SO ] jddged.
Tie Was hanging TO Inns rifle. but he
didn't try 20 shoot.
l5e acou he had me solid, but 7 g'vc the
blame ealoot
Ia standard mile or sech-like. and lad
Gr.v him In the ist
When I stepped upon q sfubble. scil. and
Give mv lcs twist
And the tumble sort Of stunned nae sa.
ald llere quite "a sueiL
( Expcctin that he'd grab me: jos, c-hsrE-
in for his Yell
But things stayed calm and quiet. SD
Ieckcd; De laid there spraw.ed
Bout q dozen yards behind me. and hc
looked SO queer I cruwlcd
SLOWLY back 10 reconno.trc got whore 1
could see his head
saw his face was blacks q stort-aipc.
apoplexy; De was dead.
And I stood and wept above him. Stirred.
dear comrades. 90 the ucih
With tho awful. awful pity for chat uan
ia run 10 death.
And my conscience always prckcd mc.
and my heart with grief is filed,
For there a.nr no question. comrades.
there's a man 1 know I kiiite.
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
rrAcn nr,rpn1Nas.

cning is best. In either case the paste
should be rolled ont one-third of an
inch thick and be cut into six inch
squares or circles. On each piece
place a peeled peach and draw up the
paste smoothly round II. pinching the
edges securely together. Place some
distance apart on n nat pan and bake
FOR forty minutes in quick oven.
They may. II preferred. be steamed
for half an hour, then placed in the
oven until dried and lightly colorcd.
The hard sauce which IS served with
them is made by creaming two table
spoonfuls of butSer and gradually beat
ing into It one cupful Of powdered sug-
ar and one teaspoonful OF vanilla. This
is Piled on n fancy dish and set on ice
until chilled.-Tablc Talk.
Evening journal., 1903-09-11

cl0th,l
which is crowded out Of the ordinary
omploymcnts Of busy life To many
a feminine mind there Is something
cmincntly soothing and restful IA ply
ing the needle. especially when the
work Is undertaken without fear OF the
Irritating interruptions that often pre-.
vent its satisfactory completion or re-.
suit in marring rs prettiness.
Tho embroidery here illustrated !.
thoroughly suitable for pick up work
light. easily and quickly executed, jus'
such as 20 serve the purpose OF fiilini
mp the leisure moments which every
one Is likely To have az command dur
ing the next few weeks. The stole ii
Of very fine white cloth. The inter
lacing lines Of the pattern are laid
down In narrow gold braid. the lltiia
posies nnd sprays OF flowers being in
delicate ribbon work. the whole lined
with white sill, and finished with fine
silk cord and tassels Ii Is a charming
idea, we'll worthy the attention of those
who ere about 10 make round OF Wis.
its. for which a novel and tasteful
piece OF embroidery Is always a salts
factory part OF ones equipment
The second Illustration appears at
FIRST sight 20 be a considerably more
ambitious undertaking than the first.
though IN reality the piece Of WORT
represented is perfectly simple. 1t is
one Of the embroidered blouses which
have bad such success. These delight.
ful hlouaes nre carried out IN linen
canvns. cloth. flannel or other mate.
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
cncrmher srrcct picl.Icr.

To make cucumber sweet iicslcs
place the cucumbers I'm a dish with
half a cup of salt 70 two quarts Of
cucumbers. Cover with boiling wa
ter and let stand overnight. In tho
morning remove them from the brine,
place in a granite kettle, cover with
vinegar 10 which have been added half
a cup of whole mustard seed. whole
cloves and cinnamon mixed and one
cup of sugar. Let come 10 the boiling
point. but not boil Put IN cans or
bottles and seal while hot-Exchangc.
Evening journal., 1903-09-11
AUTUMN OUTING DRESS.
The Fancy For spotted Borders 20
Plain Materials.

AttAh 'ANANNAAtAhNF
The jaunty costume illustrated. while
designed as appropriate for yachting,
win be equally useful for seaside
wear mountain and country use in its
general features. ns little is demanded
for these purposes beyond a short cut
skirt and any neat blouse or coat ar
anscwent.
One Of the taking developments Of
the present season. where decoration
Is concerned, is the fancy for spotted
borders 70 plain materials. On nll
sides we have seen, and are destined TO
see, this form Of ornamcntation. and
very charming is Il in its simplicity,
especially so after the almost bewilder.
ing mass OF tucks and insertion, hraids
and buttons which has been prone TO
crowd into the first place.
The design is well adapted for serge
for instance. blue with blue or red
and white spotted boider
Tho skirt IS ono OF the now box
plated designs. Tho box plaits are ar.
ranged az Intervals all round, one
straight down the front and ono either
side Of the back. where they touch. the
placllct hole being placed between
them and securely fastened with hooks
and eyes There is no reason. however
why this necessary but sometimes
trcachcrous adjunct should not be more
conveniently arranged beneath the first
box plait on the loft side.
The seams IN every case are directly
underneath a plait ana are thus per
fcctly invisible in the finished skirt
while they most skillfully nj the flgur,
from the hips to the waist without the
aid Of darts. Tho plaits. after they
are pressed down. are finally stitched
at the edges
Ihe border, WHICH Is simply a strir
cut on the cross four inches wide. Is
laid on, run or stitched at the bottom
/ turned up and lightly run down by
hand at the top, the edge here being
aftcrward finished by coarse feather
stitch in either purse silk or fax thread
rs desired.
The pretty bodice is also laid in bo,
plaits, one down the ceuter and one
Evening journal., 1903-09-11

ment This may. perhaps, be perfected
by a combination of unique style and
rich simplicity. Still it is yet prema-
ture to anticipate any radical innova-
ton.
For autumn black and white tweeds
make useful dresses and plaids prom
Use to be worn. Cloth and serge in
styles such rs those OF the cut, which
shows a costume Of dark and light
brown cloth and another Of blue serge
with white stitchings. lawn frills and
an underbodlce. represent some Of the
various modes
Head gear is. of course, an important
autumn consideration. The French
sailor represents a popular and becom-
ing shape. The one shown in the cut
is in dark blue felt, fiat. the brim turn
ing up and draped with a shot blue
AMI green ribbon A large puff bow Of
SIX adorns the back OF the crown and
a dark blue bird rests gracefully on the
top. It Is a smart confection with n
Partisan air
The predictions are for great use OF
birds the coming season. but these are