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The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
Her RriaA.text pupil.

When examination day comes rouno
visitors to one or other Of the public
schools are bound to be amused by
the answers given to questions. On
Just such m occasion last week the
teacher said to bright-faced boy:
Nov, can you tell me what the
earth's axis is?"
"Yes'm-it is an Imaginary line
drawn through the center of the
earth, and on which 1t reyolves."
Teacher cast side glance to see II
the visitor was duly impressed. and
went on:
That's very good. Could you hang
towel on the line as 1t revolvesT
"yes'm-an imaginary one"
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
A Serious Mistake.

E. G. Dewitt Il Co., lie the name Of
the firm who make the genuine Witch
Hazel Salve. DeWitt's is the Witch
Hazel Salve that heals without leaving
scar. 1t is serious mistake 10 use
any other. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
truding piles. burns. bruises, eczema and
all skin diseases. Sold by w. g. Cook.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
immense Circulation Of Bible.

The Bible is now widely read In.
India. At Singapore It is stated the
British and Foreign Bible Society will
sell the Scriptures In over seventy-fiv~
languages and dialects. Tho Bible
has also been translated into sixty-six
of the languages and dialects Of Al.
rica.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
In the death of Pope Leo vi,

In the death Of Pope Leo VII
one of the greatest characters OF
this century has passed away.
Although ninety-three years old
he retained his great mental facul-
ties to degree never known be-
fore.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
Getting at the Eaet,.

The Comedian hear the dramat
ic profession is making rapid strides
out west"
The Tragedian-"Yes, at times; es-
pecially when 1t is necessary to sur
render the right VI way to an ap-
preaching train"
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

If the Waunita gold field is
what it is claimed to be it will
prove to be a great stimulus to all
kinds of industries on the West
ern Slope of Colorado. Home mar
kets for our produce is what is
needed.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY.
Miscellaneous Rate,

Resolutions uf respect and coincidence, obitn-
aries, ETC., five cents per line for each add
nonal line over one inch
Card of thanks--sl 90 for each insertion.
Display advertising rates made known on
application.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

The big irrigation proposition
near Phoenix Arizona, which was
selected the same time as the Gun
nison tunnel proposition, has been
signed up and preparations are
being made to begin work.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

While the jewish petition will
not be received by Russian officials,
they know what Americans think
of the matter.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

The Democrats, in the senate
after refusing to pass an eight
hour law during the entire session
of the legislature now claim that
the governor is responsible for it.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

The "Good Old Summer Time"
don't sound so well. This is the
season when the beautiful Snow"
sounds good.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

He of vile epithet fame-Dave
Day, it is said will enter the field
of journalism at Grand Junction I.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

The Denver dailies claim that
another extra session is to be cal
led to consider the eight hour bill.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
Good-Njoht,

The lay has gone to sleep. within the
wales,
Shadows are Graded In the em'rald
grass.
And on the heights the roseate sunset
pales.
And from the clouds the crimson colors
pass.
Good might. sweet day! The stars come
out on high.
To watch the pathway which your foot
steps trod.
And pave with vastness the great deeps
OF sky.
And bring our souls In fuller touch with
God.
Eliza A. Otis n Los Angeles Times
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

The Church Of the Latter Day Saints
tMormon), now In the SEVENTEEN year.
las some 100000 adherenta.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
Perfumes.

! We carry the best of Alfred
I Wrights Rogers. Stearn's,
Hilbert's and Colgates Makes:
Clover of India,
Rosemere.
White Heliotrope.
Juliet,
Rose of India.
American Beauty,
Violet of india,
Lily of the Valley,
Mariposa Lily,
California Red Rose.
La Francisco,
Palo Alto Pink,
Carnation Pink,
Franjipani,
White Rose.
Blush Rose,
Stolen Sweets.
Crab Apple Blossom,
La France Rose,
Rob Roy,
May Blossom,
Beauty BUDS,
Z Jocky Club.
All at SOC the Ounce.
Violet Special 7sc the Ounce.
Sschet Powders SOC the Gun &c.
The Best Of Everything here.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

Safety Pins Used In America.
Safety pins are peculiarly american.
We use 144 100000 OF them each year.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

There are none of these legisla-
tors that would pay anyone for do
ing job of this kind in their pri-
vate business affairs.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

The First Locomotive.
The first locomotive was run in this
country in 1920.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

France Pays Heavy Dog Tax.
France has 100000 pet dogs, on
which 100000 is paid in taxes.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24

Good Of Municipal Pawnshop.
A beneficence to the unfortunate In
German cities is the municipal pawn
shop.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-24
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
--or Tnr-
First National Bank Of Delta
THE POPULAR LINE To-

At Delta, in the State Of Colorado at the close Of
- btlxiness. ApriI Q. lg0J.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
Nails
Had Turned Blue
Limbs B1oated.
Lay in a Stupor From
Heart Disease.
DIR. Miles, Heart Cure
Cured Me.

The nails turning blue is al sign of defective
circulation as is the bloating Of the arms and
legs. Other common symptoms of heart dis
ease are shortness of breath from slight ex-
ertion, pain in or near heart, smothering
spells palpitation or futtering, weak, tired
and hungry spells, dreaming and nightmare,
sudden starting in sleep. In severe cases the
brain. stomach, lungs, ETC., may become SO
disordered as to mislead the physicians as to
the nature of the disease. If you suffer from
any or all of these symptoms your heart is
diseased and treatment should not be post
poned single day. DR.. Miles Heart Cure
is guaranteed to help you as it has helped
thousands of others.
81 owe my life to DIR. Miles Heart Cure.
After four doctors met in consultation on my
case, their verdict was that I had suffered
from heart disease so long that they could do
nothing for me and would surely die. My
brother said, While there is life there is
hope, we will try DIR. Miles New Heart Cure
When l began taking it my nails had turned
blue and my arms and legs were bloated to
twice their natural size, and lay in stupor
most of the time. After the first few doses
the dizziness went away and after three bot
ties was able to 60 around the house and
do my work. Both my family and my nurse
think ] would have been in my grave had it
not been for DR.. Miles Heart Cure. "AMRs
ROBERT MORRIS, Sackets Harbor, N. Y.
. All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle
DIR. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DIR. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
Ten ThOuS and Churches.

In the United States have used the
Longman & Martinez Pure Paints.
Every Church will be given liberal
quantity whenever they paint.
Don't pay $3.50 gallon for Linseed
oil (worth 60 cents) which you do when
you buy thin paint in a can with a paint
label on it.
So make IA. therefore when you
want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only
eight gallons of L. & NJ. and mix six
gallons of pure linseed oil with it.
You need only four gallons of L. & M.
Paint. and three gallons of Oil mixed
Herewith to paint good sized house.
Houses painted with these paints
never grow shabby. even after IS years.
These celebrated paints are sold by
Thomas P. Selby, Snow Hill; Scar.
borough Onley g. Co., Girdletree; Bowen
Bros, & Son.. Newark.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
Notice To Trespassers.

All persons are hereby warned from
entering upon the land belonging to the
estate Of J. w. Drexell, deceased, in
Worcester County, with dog or gun for
the purpose of hunting. The law will
be strictly enforced against anyone
found disregarding this notice.
BY order of the Trustees of the J. w.
Drexell Estate.
GEORGE w. PORTER. Agent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

No one who is acquainted with its
good qualities can be surprised at the
great popularity of Chamberlain s
Z Cough Remedy. It not only cures colds
and grip effectually and permanently,
but prevents these diseases from result.
hing in pneumonia. 1t is also certain
! Gure for Group. Whooping cough is not
dangerous when this remedy is given.
Acontains no opium or other harmful
distance and may be given as confident
baby as to an adult. 1t is also
SAINT to take. When all of these
gre taken into consideration it is
ssrprising that people of foreign
us, as we'll as at home, esteem this
5sfnedy very highly and very few are
willing to take any other after having
once used it. For sale by P. D. Getting
ham g 90.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
SBOX IRON,

"A number of our people visited Chin
xpteague the past week to view the
Avages of the storm.
Mr.. George Trultt. Jr., formerly of
this place. is seriously ill at his home in
Baltimore. We hope he may soon re-
cover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Brumley visit.
n Mrs. Brumley's parents, Mr.. and
rs. Trader, at Spence. last Sunday.
j The recey and heavy rains
save done cCs.ssssszs Ss.ble damage to the
Farmers late potato crops in this section.
Box Iron public school will hold
festival October SOth, at the school
house. All are invited.
Thanks to the Rural Free Delivery of
which enough has not been said in
praise, we get our mail every day, no
matter how hard it rains.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
JOHN L. MOCK, Clerk.
To cure a cold in one day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. Csc If
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
!. Riley.

q for the par
Sored, now un-
.se State Peniten-
Fassitt, colored,
ary. The petition
I've hundred white
5er county, including
lie jury that found Ri
$murder, but of man.
" clergymen. lawyers,
j, merchants. farmers,
bns of prominence and in
Scounty have united in the
for pardon. All the Judges
JAMS Court. the Register of
County Commissioners. and
Treasurer. have also joined
commentator.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
>N0TICE

Having more room in our store than
required for our Grocery business we
have put in stock of
OIL CLOTHS,
CHAIRS,
MATTIMGS.
Which you will find we are selling as
cheap as you can get anywhere.
Our line of Green Meats and
Groceries is fresh and complete.
W. e. Cuff 8 CO.,
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
First Rantist Church,


Following the motto, .it is better tQ
give than to receive" tie little people
of the First Baptist church will each
bring some gift for the less fortunate
ones. \ program has beer arranged
for the church at 1880 o'clock this
evening, but there will be no Christmas
tree. The program:
Prayer-Rev. Elijah Brown Jones.
Song-Congregat
Talk, The Supremest Christmas
Gift'-Rev. Elijah Brown Jones.
Song of Welcome--Eight Primary
Girls.
Melcome-Harry Pursel and Harold
oppice.
Clhristmas-Eight Girls.
Song, Sing a Song of Christmas
School.
Recitation, THE Christ child'-F'ive
Girls.
Recitation. "Christmas Everywhere"
Carl Worries.
Song, "A Child's Christmas School.
Recitation, Messengers of Peace
Cleopatra Oppice and Margaret Was
son.
Recitation. 1--WE Shall See His Face"
Marjorie Miller.
Recitation, '"rhey Gave Him Their
Treasures"-Helen Sheridan.
Song. Golden Christmas Bells
Little Boys.
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
DIES At A RIPE OLD AGE.
Mrs. Mary Hastings, Aged SO, and an
Old Resident. Passes Away.

After living for almost century
Mrs. Mary A. Hastings. an old resident
ut the city, died this morning at 3:15
4, clock at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. L. E. Cousins, 8 East State street.
Mrs Hastings was SO years of age, and
fcr almost forty years had been a resi-
Gent of this city. For several months
she had been gradually growing weak
ar, and death resulted from old age.
Mary A. Smith was born in Ellis
worth Me-, on Feb. IL. 1911. At the age
ali 90 she was united In marriage to
Charles Jordan, of Ellsworth. Five
years later her husband died. From
the union four children were born, Mrs.
Cousins being the only surviving one.
In 1S41 she was married to Samuel
hastings, of Mariaville, Me. They
litter removed to this city, where Mr..
Hastings died twenty-four years ago.
One of the Ave children of the second
marriage, Walter Hastings, Is now
alive. He resides In this city. Since
the death of her second husband Mrs.
Hastings has made her home with her
daughter For eig'hty-two years she
had been member Of the Baptist
cnurch. Besides the son and daughter
she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Susan
I.erry, of Fremont, Neb., and Mrs.
Charlotte Cook, of Boston. and one
brother, Jeremiah Smith. of Ellsworth,
Me. The funeral will be held at the
First Baptist church on Saturday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Elijah
Heown Jones officiating. The interment
will be Riverside.
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
SAVED FROM LIFE OF SHAME.
Ferguson Girl Rescued at Portland
From an Awful Fate.

From Portland, Ore, comes the story
of the rescue of an innocent Marsha :
county girl from a dive of sin. and the
county man as the cause of her wrong
do.ng. The girl Is Miss Elma Smith.
daughter of Frank Smith. living near
Ferguson, and her companion is r. III.
Brks. of Timber Creek township. The
news of the girls rescue reached this
city in kilograms 10 the police from
The Boys and Girls Rescue Society.
The first stated that the girl had been
taken from the place and that bo;h
size and Birks are being held. Ii in
quired If they weya wanted here. The
second telegram bore the following
message: ''Elma Smith rescued from
notorious house; put there by r. III.
Birks. Wire girls age; who is Birks
and particulars"
Officials here at once began an in
vestigation and the result was wired
he rescue society. 1t was ascertainea
that the Smith girl is about IS years of
age, ana is said to be an innocent
country girl. who has seen but little of
the world. For a time she worked at
The Center House in this city. She is
The daughter of Frank Smith.
Birks, who is claimed Is a distant
relative of the girl, left for Portland
about a week ago. Miss Smith was to
cave about the same time for British
Columbia, to visit a brother. The Of
iicers have ascertaiped that Birks in
iuced the. girl to accompany hm as far
as Portland. What happened after
they reached that city can only be
surmised from the kilograms received.
Miss Smith is rather small in stature,
and is not bad looking. Birks is we'll
known In Timber Creek township. AT
The October term of the district court
ne made application for divorce from
his wife. Mrs. Surrelda Birks He al
leged desartion. Ths decree was de-
MED by Judge Burnham.
If the laws of Oregon are similar to
those of this state, covering charge
such as Birks has evidently been ac-
cussd Of it makes his predicament
serious one. In Iowa, for the crime OF
cntieing to house of iu-fame. the
penalty upon conviction is a peniten-
tiary sentence of not less than three
nor mora than ten years. Some of the
women of the city have taken an In
tsrest In the case. but just what the
will he can no. be said. The
officers here, of course. have no juris-
n
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
First Baptist Church, colored.

The children of the First Baptist
church, colored. will celebrate the COM
ing of our Lord by Christmas exercises
at the church this evening. Upon the
tree loving parents ana friends will
hang their gifts for the little ones The
program TO be given by the Sunday
schoo, is as follows
Chorus, Hail! Old Father Christ
mas''-School.
Invocation-Rnv. G.. f. Green.
Recitaton-Lillie Johnson.
Solo-Carl Brown.
Recitation-Gr Brown.
Soio-Temp Crawford.
Chorus. Merry Christmas Bells" -
School.
Essay-Lewis Taylor.
Solo-Harry Flippings.
Recitatiou-Mrs. A. Brown
Solo-Jula Payne.
Recitation-Jul,a Pierson.
Song - Nevada Crawford. Carrie
johnson, Casteria Crawford and Julia
Pierson.
Recitation-Jennie Johnson.
Recitatien-Carrie Johnson.
Essay-Mrs. Emma Flippings.
Chorus, Ring Out Oh Happy Bells
School
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
EXPRESS BUSINESS ENORMOUS.
Local Trains Delayed Because Of Heavy
BUSINESS and Traffic

Heavy express business and traf.,
Is causing the usual Christmas delays
to passenger traffic. Not local train
entered the union station "Wednesday
evening under an hour late, because or
the big Christmas rush. The express
business on the Central Is something
enormous, and No 2 Wednesday even
ing took from Marshalltown two big
truck loads OF Christmas packages. de-
livered by the Adams. The trucks
were piled as high as they could be-
and not result in damage to the goods.
One truck was received from the south.
and one was sent north. The same
large volume of business is being done
by the American and Wells-Fargo on
the Northwestern and Great Western
Drivers are sleeping with their clothes
on and are working day and night,
catching what little rest they can be-
tween trains. With the depot platforms
filled with long express and mail trucks.
and passengers, loaded down with
Christmas packages. scurrying to and
fro. leaving and boarding trains, those
who frequent the stations experience a
touch of strenuous life.
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24

sumption of the more staple mea $.
While the prices remain steady, and
shade stronger than last week. the
local receipts have not been so heavy
as they We're a week ago. Britain Y
60. will have received during the Week
providing Saturdays receipts are ol
normal strength 5000 head. which -
about the same as is shown for the cor
responding Week last year. The receipts
for Wednesday were 700 head. Geolge
l.. Burdick. of LaMoille, sold one LOAD.
seventy eight head averaging 2se
pounds. George Roberts of Iearing, al
so had down 4 load, fifty-eight head
averaging 30. Loads of mixed pack
ers We're sold at the yards by +. +.
sawyer of Gilbert. a. \. Olson. ot
Roland. l.. NJ. Beale, of Gilman Mil
hous Bros. Nancleve: II. I. snyder. q.
Lacey, Berkeley & knostman, of MingQs
sRillerbeck & Lorenz of Berlin, and !,
c. Richardson, of Acllley.
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
OBITUARY..
Galloway.

Belle L. Galloway. aged 26 years,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gallo
way, died at the home of her parents.
500 West Boone street, Wednesday
afternoon at Ais o'clock. of pulmonary
tuberculosis. For five years she has
been a sufferer from the disease, and
altho the climates of both Arizona and
North Carolina We're tried. the change
failed to check the malady.
Belle L. Galloway was born on Oct
IS, 1877, on the old Galloway home
stead, near Union. She came with the
family when they removed to this city
in 1894. She was quite we'll known in
the city, and was member and active
worker in the Christian church She
leaves her parents. three sisters, Ida.
Cora and Blanche, of this city, and
four brothers. The latter are Drs. w.
p. and C. G. Galloway. of Estherville:
j. H. Galloway, of Hastings, Neb., and
f. w. Galloway. of this city. The fu-
neral Will he held at the Christian
church Christmas morning at 1890
o'clock Rev. w. II. Scott, assisted by
Rev. F. Hey Lemon. will officiate. The
interment will be in Riverside.
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
Tho Congregational Services.

. At the Congregational church this
evening at O'Clock the children of the
school will see Santa Claus pluck from
the green tree the gifts for the little
folks Of the school. A program by the
little people will be given as follows:
Chorus, 20 Sing for Joy"-School.
Invocation-Rev A. w. Sdnden.
Duet and Chorus, The Little Lord
Jesus"-Ruth and Louise Brock.
Northumberland Hawks
Solo-Florence Dilley.
Concert Song-Asour Little Girls.
Solo-Leila Cox.
Recitat!on-Wilfreda Eeald.
Solo-Daisy Dilley.
Recitation-Ross Head.
Solo-Winifred Chamberlain.
Chorus-School
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
ENON IS POSTPONED
'ouncil of Parkersburg Will
Consider Franchise Ordin-
ance on january 4
MEETING FIELD ON WEDNESDAY
Some of the Members Wish to Investi
gate the Franchise Little More
Thoroughly, and Consideration Will
Be Had at Regular Meetins-No
Doubt of Favorable Action.

The town council of Parkersburg,
which met Wednesday night to take up
he Marshalltown interurban franchise
ordinance, postponed action until the
n Monday, Jan. T. Members of the
ouneil feel that they nave not had
sufficient time to investigate the fran
hise, and as 1t is TO be in force for
weaty five years, from date of the
aassage OF the ordinance. they want to
be sure of their ground before they
AXE final action.
The council appointed a committee.
IN the persons of Mayor +. +. Boltz and
Clerk w. 7. Evans, to investigate az
Of the details OF the ordinance. and
ompare the franchise with those
granted il this city and Letirand. A
difference wlll be held by the commit
tee with the business men, and on the
night of the regular meeting it is
rhought the committee viii be ready
with a report, which viii favor the in
PRODUCTION of the ordinance, and the
calling of special election. A modi-
ficaiion OF the Franchise is thought std-
f.sahle by some, and additional stipu-
iations Will b. embodied in the ordi-
nance granting the franchise.
Clerk Evans. when asked about the
prospects for the adoption of the ordi-
nance. said that there was- no doubt IN
mis- mind but that everything would be
satisfactorily arranged, and that thA
council would take favorable action.
Meeting at Eldora Monday.
Business men and farmers of Eldora
and vicinity will hold a mass meeting
to consider the interurban proposition
Monday night. The Eldora Herald of
Wednesday says:
THE committee appointed by the
Commercial Club, Nlessrs. c. L. Hays
and H. a. Huff. reported "Wednesday
evening to the club the results of their
Interview with the parties interested IN
the interurban railway at Marshall
town. and the club received the report
favorahy, and decided to notify the
come TO this city 10 meeting of the
citizens of Eldora and vicinity to be
held in the court room on Monday
evening next.
There are several desirable features
10 this enterprise and this railway and
1t would seem as tho every citizen
should feel that 1t is to his interest
that this road shall he secured. Every
citizen of E,ldora and surrounding
country should attend this meeting
Encourage the Commercial Club IN
the efror; /, is putting forth to benefit
this city in the securing of this inter-
urban road.
The meeting will be addressed by
Colonel j. NJ Parker, OF Marshalltown.
and T.. A. Ferrin. OF Chicago. the for
mer representing the Marshalifown
Electric railway and the latter eastern
capitalists and investors, who nave
nl4dged themselves to finance this en-
Attend and hear them.
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-24
A. the Presbyterian.

At the Christmas exercises at the
Presbyterian church this evening at
1:15 o'clock the children will give as
we'll as receive gifts. Each will bring
something to be distributed among the
needy of the city. From the branches
of the tree Santa Claus will distribute
the gifts from parents and friends. The
program is given below:
Song, Under the S:ars'-Primary
School.
Prayer -Rev. David Dempster
Hymn. Joy TO the World school.
Address, "Children's Christmas In
Other Countries'-Miss Mary Jean
Miller.
Christmas Hynn-School.
Reading, Bread Upon the Waters
Mrs. d. T. Smith.
Song. Saint Nicholas Primary
School.
Short Talk-Pastor.
Song, Hail. Father Christmas
School.