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The Delta independent., 1904-12-16
Noiiceof Final Settlement.

IN THE MATTER OF the Estate Of Edward
l.. NJ. Houck, deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN That on
Monday, the 18th day of December, A. ID. 1901
being one of the regnar days of the December
Term OF the County Court of Delta County, in
the State Of Colorado, ]. A. X. King. Executor
of said estate. will appear before the Judge OF
said Court. present my final settlement such
executor. pray the approval of same. and will
then apply to be discharged as such executor.
AT which time and place any person in interest
may appear and present objections to the same,
II any there lie.
Dated at Delta. Colorado. November o5ih, 1904.
A. 4. KING,
Executor Of the estate Of
Edward l.. N. IIouck, Deceased
First publication November 25, 1901.
Last publication December u. 1904.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16
Rssice Of Haal Settlement.

IN THE MATTER OF the Estate of Dora r.
Gonder, deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That on
Monday, the md day Of JanuaryI.A. D., 1905.
being Que Of the regular days of the December
Term of the County Court Of Delta County In
the state OF Colorado. ], Jsmcs Z. Bcckley,
Administrator of said estate, viii appear before
the Judge OF said Court. present my final scttle
Mcut An such adm Illustrator, prny the approval
Of tie same. and viii then apply to be dis.
charged rs such administrator, Al which time
and present objections 10 the aaMc II any
there bc,
Dated at Delta, pelta County, Colorado. Dec
cmbef sth, 1904.
JAMES &. BECKLEY,
AdI Illustrator Of the estate Of
Dora X. GOnGer, deceased
First publication December .. 1904.
Last publication December 10, io0t.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

F. W. O'Bannon, who left for the
San Louis valley with carload of ap-
pies sometime ago returned Monday.
He disposed of his fruit at a good figure
and brought back nine head of cattle,
one horse spring wagon and other
miscellaneous stuff. Take it all togeth-
er he is well pleased with his trip.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

There should be an adjustment and
rerating of insurance tariffs in Paonia
now that our water plant is installed.
The dear public should start their pro-
test at once and doubtless the board
may be induced to modify the rates to
some extent. The NEWSPAPER sug-
gests that if we would organize busi-
ness mems league, similar to Delta,
and through them make an effort along
these Ines the result would be more
effective.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

James Bond, son-in-law of A. S.
Hocket, arrived with his family last
night on visit to friends and to inspect
our country. Mr.. Bond has large herd
of dairy stock at Monte Vista, and
would be very acceptable acquisition
to our community if he could be induced
to locate here.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

The Independent Lumber Co., sue
cessors to the Mack Lumber Co., make
their bow to the public in our columns
this week. This company also has
yard at Delta.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16
The County Papers.
The faonia Newspaper.

The fnonia Newspaper.
The Mack Lumber Co. have purchas-
ed a lumber yard in Delta and will here
after be known as the Independent
Lumber Co.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

A meeting will be held at the school
house next Tuesday night for the pur-
pose of organizing and building CO.
operative store.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16
North Fork Times.

We had pleasant call last week from
Frank Crowley and wife of Montrose
Mr.. Crowley in an ex newspaper man
and an orchartist, he is pleased with
this valley and may locate as he has
some interests here.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

Rex Hull got his face and hands bad
burned last week handling a gasoline
lamp that had fell from its hangings.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

The Delta County Socialists are talk.
ing largely of starting paper eithel
at Paonia or Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16
Nss,ee sfhaal settlement.

IN THE MATTER OF the Estate OF James P.
Barlow. deceased.
NOTICE is HER EBY GIVEN That on Mon
day, The End day of January. A. d. 1908. being
one OF tho rcgnlar days Of the December term
Of the County Court Of Delta County, In the
state Of Color ado, 1, Anna Barlow. administra-
,rix Of said estate will appear before the Judge
Of said court. present my Anal settlement As
such Adn,intstratrix. pray the approval of the
same. and viii then apply to be discharged ~
such admiuistfAtrix. At which time AMI place
any person IN interest may appear and present
objections TO the same II amy there be.
Dated ak Hotchk,ss, Colorado, December
1904.
ANNA BARLOW.
Administntrix Of the estate cf
James +, Barlow, Deceased.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

VIM. Osbaldstone has begun his
house on land recently bought of Wei.
don Hammond.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

County Supt. Royce was visiting our
schools Monday and Tuesday and left
Wednesday for Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

Chas. Zaun has secured lot just north
of W. T. Bross and erecting dwelling.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16
DESERT LAND.FIyAL PROOF
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
NoNTuosE, CoLo, Oct. =, 1904. !

Notice is hereby given that
FRANK MOORE,
Of Cesiaredgc, Delta County. Colorado. has fled
notce Of Intention to make prof on his desert
lard claim No 1S6 Ute Series, for the SEX nwi
swil neia eli swiA and VII SEA Sec 20, neA
hwl and nwA neS Sec. -. TIP. 12-S X 81 W.
9th r. N. before Milton L. Welch, q. :. Conmis-
sioner at belts. Colorado, on Friday. the l6tn
day of Dee mber, 1894.
lie names the following witnesses To prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation Of said
land:
Enhler. all Of Cedsredgc, Colorado. John A.
Curtis, of Delta. Colorado.
DAVID r. CROSBY,
Register.
Eirst pub. Nov. 4. 1901. Last pub. Dec. ls, 1904
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

Paonia Booster.
w. H. Babb has fine large house
north of town about ready for occupan-
cy.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

DESERT LAND.EINAL PROOF
Notice GOr Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE E1NTERIoR,l
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
MoNTRosE, Colo. Oct. 2S, 1904 }
Notice Is hereby given that
THOMAS II. POWERS,
Of Ccdaredge, Delta County. Celoado, has filed
notice of Intention to make proof on his desert.
land claim No. s57. Ute Series, for the 81, sch
Section le, swk nwA VII swA Section 81 nwS
nwA Section ~, ny nei Section 80. TIP. II. 3. X.
u W. before Milton X. Welch, U. S. Commission
er at Delta Colorado, on Friday. the 18th day OF
December, 1904.
lie names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation Of said
land:
Of Cedarcdge, Colorado, John A. Curtis Of Delta,
DAVID r. CROSBY,
Register,
First pub. Nov. I, 1904, Last pub. Dec. ls 1901
The Delta independent., 1904-12-16

Firs. publication November 25, 1901.
Last publication December u. 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
THIEVES LOOT AS
THE TOWN BURNS
Troops Called Upon at Havre, Mont,
for PrOtection-Loss
100000.

Havrc. Mont. Jan. 15.-Fire broke
ont in Il drug store here. burning an
entire block of business houses. includ-
ing tho Havre hotel tile latter mod,
CrH hoStclry. The fire then jumped
across the street and ALSO destroyed
a block of buildings there. They were
occupied by large clothing store and
n number of saloons and restaurants.
The flames then spread eastward,
famed hy Il tremendous gale. and de
stroyCd an entire block of dwelling
houses.
During the excitement caused by the
cOnfia grafton. thieves began to plunder
the burning or deserted buildings. and
secured considerable booty. Assistance
was called for from the soldiers at
Fort Assinaloine. and . company was
rushed TO the city and martial law WAS
declared The estimated loss 10y the
fire is S4o0.CG0. with but little insur-
ance. So far no lives have been lost.
Many people are homeless. but the citi-
Zens have organized a relief committee
and viii do all in their power to care
for the needy ones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
PEACE Is THE CzAR's HOBBY
VIII Have 1t in the Far East if He Has to
Fight for II.

St. Petersburg. Jan. LII desire
and intend To do all in ny power TO
maintain peacein the Far East These
were words which the ear spoke to
the members of the diplomatic corps
If the New Years reception held in
The winter palace. The ear made
IeiSureIy round of the great white han
with its beautiful colonnadCs. i'm which
the representatives of the variouScoun-
fries had assembled. His majesty
chattcd freely with everybody. and at
considerable length with several Of the
diplomats
Keen curiosity WAS exhibited all
over the room when his majesty ap-
proached KurinO. the Japanese minis
fer To Russia, The conversation he-
tween the czar and the minister w;Et
cordial and extended. His majesty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
THIS IS ANOTHER ST0KY
OF What the Governor of Indiana said TO
the President of the United
States.

indianapolis. Jan. 1I.-Another story
has come from Washington as to what
Governor Durbin said TO President
Roosevelt relative to Senator Hanna.
1t is this:
Senator Hanna will not be Il candi-
date for the presidential nomination"
said Governor Durbin. of Indiana.
I'VE love Hanna in Indiana: he is en-
Shriued in the hearts of Republicans.
But Hanna has said he would not he
Il candidate. and Republicans believe
him. There is no organization against
Roosevelt in Indiana. and in my judg-
ment his Will he the only name before
the national convention. Hanna is i
patriot. If his country should call on
him through his party To be candi
date he could not refuse"
But would Indiana favor Hanna
or Roosevelt in contest between
them Governor Durbin was asked.
"Ther" will he no contest he re-
piled. land no occasion to choose be-
tween them. Because Indiana Repulic-
ans love Senator Hanna is not to he
taken as indication of hostility to
Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
LATEST MOVE OF MINERS
Will Prepare to Take Possession" of tho
Government in Order to Defeat
Their Employers.

Columbus. O.. Jan. 15.-The United
Mine Workers of district No. 6 unani
mOusly adopted resolution favOring
the study OF economical and political
questions in order 10 prepare to take
possession of the Judiciary. legislative
and executive powers of government.
i'll order to take away the powers Of
the employers to use governmental
powers to advance their own ends.
The injunctiOnS granted In West
Virginia were discussed. and it was
decided to refuse 10 work for operators
who employed non-uniOn labor i'll any
Of their mines in this Suh-diStrict. Ma
tiOnalNice President Lewis stated that
he had been granted the right By Judge
Jackson to hold meetings in the West
Virginia districts. where the injunction
was secured. and was guaranteed pro
lection. Lewis said the judges should
not he abused. but converted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
MURDER THAT Is MYSTERIOUS
Two Woodcutters Found Dead, One I'm
marked. the Other with His
Throat Cut.

Fort Francis. Ont. Jan. IA my
steriouS tragedy took place ut Frog
Greek. three miles north of here Will
lam Watson and John Scott were en-
gagged to cut wood for \. Dowker. on
the farm of James Mckay. and were
allowed the use of Il Shanty on an ad-
Joining claim. DOwkcr visited them on
Sunday. when Scott complained that
he was sick.
Later two neiGhbOrs found the shan
~ empty. on the floor WAS 4 case
knife and milestone covered with
blood. and the he'd was in the same
condition. Near the house they found
the body of Watson. leaning against
Il stump. dead. with Il cash in his
throat and his head crushed in. \ lit
tie further on they found Scott lying
in the snow. frozen stiff. his body I'M
marked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
ONE MAN Is PAID TO
CORRUPT ANOTHER
Testimony of Salisbury in Grand
Rapids Water
Trial.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Jan. Il. -
Juror Keating recovered sufficiently 10
make it possible for the trial of eX-
Alderman Jacob Ellen. on the charge
of bribery in connection with the Lake
Michigan water deal. To begin in the
superior court. Prosecuting Attorney
Ward opened the trial with Il state
mcnt TO the jury of the peoples ease.
At the request of Attorney Walker for
the defense. Judge Newnham ordered
that all witnesses for the people be eX-
cluded from the court room. Prose
cutOr Wards opening statement COW
cred the details of the water conSpira-
cy. including Ellen's alleged connec
ton with it, Attorney Walker object
ed to several of the statements. but the
prosecutor replied in each case that
he expected to prove them. Liant X.
Salisbury was the first witness.
He told of his first talk with Thos
F. McGarry about the water deal. and
said McGarry Introduced him to Pro
mOter Cameron. The first of the Off
cialS whom Salisbury says he ap-
preached was Mayor Perry. who asked
u.
and who agreed to participate upon
being told that he could have one
third of the first $4,000. Salisbury de-
tailed the payment of the first $50
600. the same as he did i'll his testi-
mOny IN the lower court
He Swore that he secured the Serv-
ices of Corey L. BisseI in cOrrupting
part of the aldermen. though he had
talks about the deal with Aldermen
Ellen. McCool. Ghysels. Philips and
LOsier. He stated. however. that he
did not try TO bribe Ellen himself as
he had opposed Ellen'S election and
was afraid of him. Accordingly he got
Alderman Schriver. friend of Ellen.
TO approach that alderman. Schriver
having already agreed 10 take $1,000
for his influence. The proceedings We're
void of sensations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
REMARKABLE RECOVERY
Wisconsin Man Deaf and Dumb for six
Months Receivers After Receiving
"A Heavy Fall

have been received i'll this city from
Mrs. J. Stanley Rice. of Springvalle,
Mimi. announcing that her husband
mas suddenly recovered his hearing and
speech after period of six months
during which he was absolutely deaf
and dumb.
Rice's afflictiOn came upon him in
this city. where he was living at the
time. The recovery and speech was
due 10 severe shock sustained by
being thrown from vehicle while
driving. Rice has absolutely no rccol-
lection of the events which tranSpired
during the six months of atfiictiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
ARREST FOLLOWS
WEDDING CEREMONY
Couple Reunited After Separation
and Husband Arrested on
Murder Charge.

CarbonGalc. Ill, Jan. 1:.-Thc shCr-
in of Williamson coGnty has arrest
ed John McGill. Il fugitive from jus
ticc. and wanted also on charge OF
prior To his arrest hel had married
his former wife. Ada -ydamS. at Muir
phySboro. and had conie TO this city
to take wedding tour south. He was
taken to Marion and placed in Jail.
McGill is but 2S years old and his
wife 2G. Nine years ago they were
first married and lived happy life
for several years. An estrangement
took place and at the same term of
court in which he was indicted Il di-
vorce was granted his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
HARVEY HAD GUN
Judge, Formerly of This County,
Figures in Court Sensation
al Butte, Mont.
Is DIsARMED BY A BAlLIFF
Incident During the Disbarment
Proceedings He Had
Instituted.

Disbarment proceedings instituted
at Butte. Mont. by Judge +. w. Har-
ney. a Rock Island county boy. against
the attorneys whom he accuses of hav-
ing used corrupt methods in the trial
of the Minnie Healy mine case over
which the judge presided, were enliv-
ened yesterday by rather unusual
incident. the account of which given
in the following press dispatch will
be read with interest here:
Butte. Mont. Jan. ia sensational
gun play" in court. Win Judge Har-
neN. who figured i'm the Mrs. Bracket
affair. as one of the principal actors.
was in prospect for moment yester-
day. Judge Harney has instituted dis
barment proceedings against y. j..
shores. leading counsel for the Anal
gamated Copper company. whom he
accuses of an attempt at bribery.
Harney charges that through {. w.
Clark. son of Senator Clark. Shores
tried to bribe HarneN with $25O.OOO to
decide the title to the $lO.OOO.OOO Min
ME Healy mine against f. y. Heinze
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
PIRACY DEVELOPS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Americans Start Out on a Plundering q
Tour but Make Disastrous
Finish.

at one time chief inspector of consta b.
ulary. who in company with C.J. John
son. a cOnstabulary officer. robbed the
government and then started upon a
piratical cruise on the vessel they
stole. has just escaped from cOnfine-
ment at Cebu and is still at large
When Herman was captured off
Bayauan by one of the parties in
search of MIN Johnson was found dead
In their abandoned boat. He had been
shot the day before by the constabIes
I'm a fight during which Herman shot
and killed four men, escaping for the
time being.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Tough Town. THAT st. Louis.

st. Louis, Jan. 1J.-Circuit Attorney
Folk has been informed that a repre-
sentative of the house of delegates
combine solicited Il bribe of $4,000
Erom certain st. Louis ticket brokers
10 kill the bill lately passed prohibit
ing the Scalping of railroad excursion
tickets. II is now charged that dele
gates voted for the bill in retaliation
for the refusal of the ticket brokers to
subscribe to Doodle fund
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
PERRY HEATH CALLED TO
STAND IN MACHEN TRIAL

Washington. Jan. 15.--Fir>t Assist
ant Postmaster General Wynne COM
Pieted his Testimony in the postal
trial today. and Perry ;. Heath. for
mer first assistant postmaster gen
eral was placed on the witness stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Asks Heavy Damages of the Western Union
for Failure to Promptly Deliver Message

the Importance of the message. and
probable loss that would result from
failure To properly and promptly de
liver the message. IT could have been
delivered BY a. IN. Sept. I. and if il
had been delivered by that time 1t
would have prevented the sale of Ger
tain stock worth $50 $50 belonging to
Bray for sos. 600. it i alleged. The
message was not delivered until 2 a.
IN. Sept. >. il is charged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Not Himself a Candidate.

Bryan said he was not advocating
the nomination Of any person and was
avoiding any expression Of preference
fer anybody. He said he already had
made it plain ne was not candidate
and could imagine no circumstances
under which it might be wise or neces-
sary" for him to become Il candidate.
He stated he still believed in free sill
YER but during his journey he had got
one new idea. which he Will discuss in
future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
M.ird Nnises Killed Him.

Norris City. ILL.,, Jan. -. - Weird
noises in the night frightened Peter
Kuhn to death. The mans body was
found in bed. IL look of horror frozen
on his face. \ nail driven i'll Il shincle
in the roof above the head of his bed
held tin can. to which a long string
had been attached. Practical pokers,
by rubbing this string with rosin, pro
duccd the sounds. Their identity is not
known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Poisoned by Ginger Ale.

Little Rock. Ark. Jan. 1J.--As a
result of drinking ginger ale favored
with lemon extract three men are dead
at Alexander and two more are not Cx-
pected To live. The dead are Charles
Bcnk. Albert Lewis and William Prd-
dence. Dangerously i'll, Wash Lewis
and Walker Lewis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15

81. Louis. Jan. lj.-Edward r. Bray
has filed suit in the circuit court
ouaiu,t the Western Union Telegraph
company for $at,97o. which he alleges
ne lost in the sale of stock ON account
of delay in the delivery of teie-
.yr-,u He, delivered the Telegram. he
alleges. Aug. 81 last 10 the Western
Union company's agents at Paris. Tex.
He informed the agent. he AYERS. of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15

NOkomC. md. Jan. -. - Samuel
MichaelS. aged 30; William Va "ncr
and wife. and John Bowen have ,"en
jailed here for dynamiting the home
of Aaron Shock. nine miles west Of
here Nichaels WAS smitten with EnIa
Burns. u pretty 1G-yoar-Old domestic
in the Shock home. She scorned his
advances. and it is alleged that. out Of
love and revenge. he destroyed the
Shock residence. d $1,000 brick struc-
fl1rp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Gasoline stops Trains.

Minneapolis. Jan. ia leakage
gasoline tank of the Corn Planter oil
company stopped for Il time all traffic
on the Hastings and Dakota division
of the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST.
Paul railway. The frozen ground near
the tank was covered with the fiuiG.
which thrifty neighbors were dipping
in pals. The oil was finally pumped
out. and after the gas had dissipated
the trains were able 10 proceed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Another Hole i'm the Treaty.

ConstantinoplC. Jan. 1.-Two large
vessels belonging TO the Russian vol
untccr fleet. carrying troops. have
passed through the Besphorus bound
for the Far East. In September. 1902,
Turkey allowed Russia To send four
torpedo boat destroyerS through the
DardcuneClIeS. in violation of the
treaty provisions closing that passage
To warShips. Great Britain protested
and notified Turkey that she would
reserve the right to demand similar
privileges for her warshipS should Oc-
CaSion demand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Near East Is Coming Into view.

Salonica. Macedonia. Jan. IL - 4
Turkish powder ma gaZine in tie Ku-
manova district. sixteen miles from
Uskub. has been blown up by Bull
garians. Thirty Turks We're killed
\ short engagement i reported to
have occurred near Demirhissar, forty
five miles from Salonica.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
She Heard No OuarreIs.

Asked about the relations hctween
Mabel and Thomas Bechtel the wit
ness said she never saw them speak
to each other ON CroSS-eXaminatiOn
Mrs. Miller said that Tom was eX-
ceedingly quiet. and rarely spoke to
any one in the family. She heard no
quarrels at the Bechtel home on oct.
- or 26. She last saw Mabel alive on
Oct. - Sunday. The witness said
she saw Mrs. Rechtel several times
on Monday. She did not seem to he
labOring under excitement. nor did she
appear 10 be hiding secret. Late in
the day she saw her sitting at the par
Tor window sewing. This testimony
closed the session of the court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Against Convict-Made Articles.

Washington. Jan. IL. - Sibley of
Pennsylvania has introduced in the
house IL bill providing that 10 officer
of the government shall in behalf of
the United States purchase or enter
into contract for any material or ar
ticle of whatsoever kind or nature,
manufactured or TO he manufactured
by convict labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-15
Failed To- See the Train.

Butler Ind. Jan. 1j.-Mrs. Frede-
rick Oberlin, an old resident Of this
place. was instantly killed 10y Lake
Shore passenger train. Mrs. ObeFlin
was endeavOring TO cross the tracks
near the station and failed to see the
approaching train.