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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03
A Tale Without an Ending.

In the beginning the tail had an
ending, beautiful and well-rounded.
Just like the ending Of a fairy tale;
but the owner Of this tail was greedy
as well as vain, and so-well-some-
thing happened. What happened is
really and honestly true.
Sir Friskers Nutpick, a gray squir-
rel, owned the tail. He was proud of
it, and often laid its handsome tip
lovingly between his ears; sometimes
as he leaped across the soft grass, he
looked as though he might have de-
scended from comet.
Sir Friskers frisked through his
once happy days on large estate.
Here lived a man who had built
place wherein trout families might
grow and be happy away from the
tempting bait thrown to them by the
small boy and the big boy. This trout
home was a sort of reservoir covered
with a stout iron grating, through
which the fish might look at the sky
if they cared about the clouds and
sunsets. Their meals were brought to
lu0m GNcly udJ, JuoI 40 eAAOu5h my
were little children shut upstairs with
the measles. Whether the trout liked
this way of boarding or not is deep,
darg secret; but Sir Friskers did like
it, for often some Of the breakfast
crumbs stayed on the iron grating in
stead of falling through to the trout
Sir Friskers daily leaped upon the
grating, and if he found crumbs ate
them without a please" or thank
YOU" forgetting for the time all else.
His handsome tail hung through
the grating. For many days the trout
held serious debates as to what this
great gray thing was that hung just
above the water They knew it was
alive for sometimes it was there and
sometimes it wasn't; and it even
waved back and forth. At last the
largest and wisest trout made up his
mind that it was an unusually choice
fat worm, and decided to take the risk
of finding out. He jumped and caught
the beautiful tail OF Sir Friskers square
between his teeth. Sir Friskers bars
ly saved himself from going straight
through the grating by clinging fast
with his four paws, and, forgetful of
his breakfast, his pride and his Npedi-
gree squealed for dear life.
Then man, who Sir Friskers had
feared above all things. came at the
sound of his wailing and rescued him
from the terrible grip of the five
FOUNDER. He now wanders meekly
through the grove with the beautiful
tip of his tail gone forever.
We wonder sometimes if Mrs. Trout
made a fur boa out of the tip, but that
too, is a secret.-Everett James, in In
dianapolis News.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03
The Muskrat's Winter Home.

All summer NIFTY Muskrat had lived
in a big cave in the bank, just above
the pond. One day in October she
was delighted to hear that it was time
for the family to build their winer
house.
Soon after sunset one night she
started out with her mother; they
crossed the pond, swimming with their
fore feet tucked up under their throats
and using their broad fiat tails as rud-
ders. NIFTY, indeed, was in such hur-
ry that she wriggled her tail from side
to side like a tadpole.
They entered the ditch which led
into the swamp, but soon left it, and
making their way through mud and
grass for short distance, suddenly
came upon several muskrats building
a platform of sticks upon some alder
roots.
The house itself was begun by weav-
ing green twigs, flags, and reeds into
a kind of fence around a circular en-
closure. NIFTY helped fetch reeds from
IAC AlShb' OAO 0lCpL oil
the next day, and did not awaken until
after shutdown. With several compan-
ions she went out to get food. Some
dug yellow lily roots, towed them
ashore, and Toasted on their crisp
white centres. NIFTY fancied rush
banana. Diving to the bottom of the
pond, she bit off big rush. carried
it to her usual eating-place, sat up
on her hind legs and began to peel it,
holding it in her paws and biting off
the end Of the soft white pith, as if it
were really a banana.
Suddenly one of her companions
plunged noisily into the pond. This
was a signal that danger was near. AL
though NIFTY could see nothing, she
dropped her supper and dived into the
pond. An instant later Slyfoot, the
weasel, appeared on the bank, disgust
ed that his prey had escaped. Swim
ming under water, NIFTY, with few
S,yift strokes, reached home.
That night the rain fell in torrents,
and no one worked on the new house
coats being quite waterproof; but the
heavy clouds made the night pitch
dark, and they preferred to wait for
moonlight.
When the weather was again pleas
ant, the house progressed rapidly. A
dome-shaped structure was formed o,
interlaced reeds, and plastered on the
outside with mud which the builders
mixed in their paws and smoothed
with their tails. On the top the reeds
we're more loosely woven and not
so thickly covered with plaster, SO that
air might enter. There was no door
above water; passageway led from
the upper chamber into the lower one
and this room opened directly into
the water.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03
WINDY NIGHTS.

Whenever the moon and stars are set,
Whenever the wind il high,
All night long in the dark aud wet,
man goes riding by.
Late in the night, when the fires are out,
Why does he gallop and gallop abouty
Whenever the trees are crying aloud
And the ships are tossed at sea;
BY on the highway, low and loud,
BY at the galiop goes he;
BY at the gallop goes, and then
BY he comes back at the gallop again.
Stevenson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03

Americans often growl because on
arrival in Berlin they are Obliged to
register and have their names sent
to police headquarters But the sys-
tenn has it's advantage even to them,
as when wrongly directed letters are
sent to the police station and thence
forwarded to the right address.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03

The fur CT the sea otter is the most
valuable in the world. Though only
four feet long and at most two feet
vide, $3.50 is sometimes given for
choice skin.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

A writer in an exchange says: '.If a
man had $50 pup he would look after
it carefully and not let it run all over
town. But if he had boy it is differ
ent. He is turned loose at u tender
age and let go to the devil. The people
wonder where the great army Of tramps.
loafers, dead beats and sots come from
in each decade. They are germinated
from our homes and sown broadcast
upon the streets and alleys. Maybe
your boy is starting in that direction.
At all events your boy ought to be
given the same chance with the pup.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Word was received in Delta Tuesday
announcing the death of John Moss, at
his old home in Meigs, Tennessee, of
Bright's disease. Mr.. Moss left here
last spring hoping the change of eli
mate would prove beneficial. He was
quite well known in Delta having lived
here a number of years and has many
friends who will learn of his death with
regret. He has brother, James Moss,
who resides at Hotchkiss, and his uncle
j. j. Winton, of this city.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25
Notice Il Special Meeting Of Stockholders.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

A special meeting of the stockholders
of the Alfalfa Ditch Company, cor
poration, organized and existing under
and by virtue of the laws of the State
of Colorado, is hereby called by the un-
dersigned stockholders of said company
owning at least ten per cent of the en-
tire capital stock Of said company, to
be held at the Office Of A. R. King, sec
retary of said company, in the Town of
Delta. County of Delta and State OF
Colorado, on the 10th day of December,
1904, at the hour of II O'Clock in the
forenoon, for the purpose of submitting
to the votes of said stockholders the
question of extending and renewing the
term of incorporation of said company
for the period of twenty years from
and after the expiration of the term
for which the said company was orig
inally Incorporated.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, we have here
unto set our hands this seventh day OF
November, 1904
JOHN A. WHITING,
THOMAS H. POWERS.
J. A. WHITING, Pres. THE ALFALFA
A R. KING, Secy. J
First publication November IL, 1904.
Last publication December 9, 1904.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Miss Emma Wheeler entertained a
number of her friends Tuesday night
at her home on Main street the occasion
being her sixteenth birthday. Games
were played until late hour after
which dainty refreshments were served.
Among those present were Misses
Bertha and Della Mundry, Edith Skinner,
Hazel Hauser, Sedalia Lewis, Hattie
Hornsby, Berrie johnson and Grace
Conklin and Messrs Elet Harding, Les
lie Ridley, Robert Wilcox, Ray Williams
and George Bradley.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Twenty thousand trout, from the
United States fish hatchery at Lead
vile, Colorado, were recently planted
in the Gunnison river near Delta.
These are the first fry to be placed in
the water at this point and the fame
of the Gunnison as fishing place is
expected to be much enhanced by the
action of the government.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25
JOHN A. WHITING,
THOMAS H. POWERS.
Notice CT Annual Election.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual election of the stockholders of the
Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co.
will be held at Delta Saturday, Decem-
ber 3, at one o'clock for the purpose of
electing board of directors for the en-
suing year, and for any other business
that may properly come before the
meeting.
JOHN GRIFFITH, Secy.
JAMES ZANINETTI, Pres.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

The Rev. E. C. McCracken returned
this week to his Missouri home. He
leaves a good record in the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church as faithful
pastor. but was especially successful in
his chosen work as evangelist. We re-
gret his1eparture
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

MARRIED Thursday evening at 6
o'clock, l.. j. Lewis and Mrs. Ella
Lewis were married at the Presbyterian
church by Rev. H. j. rockingham.
There We're only few relatives present
to witness the ceremony.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

MARRIED-W. O. Mum of Fort Mad
ison, Iowa and Miss Mabel Whitney of
this city were married at II 80 Tuesday
morning. The ceremony took place at
the Presbyterian parsonage, Rev.
rockingham performing the ceremony.
The bride is well known in Delta and
has many friends who wish er much
happiness.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Laurant, the magician, the second
number of the Delta entertainment
course, was well attended Tuesday
night. His woIk was highly appreciated
from start to finish by the large audi
ence present.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Mrs. J. L. Miller left "Wednesday
for Denver and from there she expects
to go to Spokane, Washington. Mr..
Miller expects 10 join his wife about
the first of the year.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Mrs. w. J. Jones and daughter, Miss
Florence. mother and sister of Mrs.
Joe Pregent, who have been visiting in
Delta for the past six months, left
Monday for their home in Montreal,
Canada.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Jesse Richardson, of Hotchkiss, who
is employed by O'Brian & Rhoades
came down Monday to assist in repair
ing the break in the water pipes.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25
A Good Complex on.

Sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks re-
stored by using DeWitt's Little Early
Risers," so writes S. P. Moore, of
Nacogdoches, Tex. A certain cure for
biliousness, constipation, etc. Small
pill easy to take easy to act. Sold
by the Peoples Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

The successful bidders on the Gunni-
ton tunnel have not as yet given their
bonds for the faithful performance of
the work.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

w. A. Wolfe has purchased the Short
Order from j. w. Masburn and will
have charge of the same hereafter.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

The last of the sugar beet shipments
were made from this section this week
and new contracts are now being made.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

T. X. Seaton, of the Seaton Drug
company, went up to Hotchkiss to
spend Thanksgiving with his mother.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

George Watson, county treasurer of
Rio Blanco county, wife and daughter,
came in from Meeker last Friday for a
visit with friends returning home yes
terday.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Mrs. E. Darling entertained party
of friends at Finch last Saturday
evening. All present report very
pleasant time.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Born Monday, November 81, to the
wife of Henry Hammond, daughter.

j. w. Mashburn has sold out his
restaurant and left for the gold fields
in Nevada.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Mrs. John Travis entertained the
Whist Club at her home on Meeker
street last Friday night.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25
F. P. Hunt & Co. keep full line of
ammunition, guns, etc,

Go to F. P. Hunt & Co. for shells
and ammunition of all kinds.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

The regular teachers examination
will be held at the court house Friday
and Saturday, December Is and l6, 1904.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Mrs. Geldert, of Denver, who visited
with Mrs. S. P. Gutshall for some time,
left for her home last Saturday morn
ing.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

For SALE CHEAP seven room
house, nearly new, with two lots.
w. M. ASH.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

The conduit pipes of the waterworks
are being repaired and we will soon
have mountain water again.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

The dance given in the Odd Fellows
hall last night was well attended.
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25

Next Sunday at the Presbyterian
church: "The Making of Christian"
and magic and Miracles. -
The Delta independent., 1904-11-25
REPORT OF TINE CONDITION OF rAE
First National
b al N X:
OF DELTA.

At Delta, In the State Of Colorado at the
close Of b,is.n ness November 10, 1894
RESOURCES DOLLARS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
KEMPF FORCED
TO QUIT TICKET
WRITTEN WITHDRAWAL FROM
WISCONSIN'S TREASURER.
Discrepancy in Accounts and Increase
in Bond to 100000 Bring Matters
Was Coerced Into Taking the Step
by the "Halfbreeds."

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 3.--Announce-
ment was made last night from the head
quarters Of the La Toilette republican
state central committee that the commit
tee has in its possession q written with
drawal from the La Toilette state ticket
by John J. Kempf. who holds the office
of state treasurer and at the gymnasium
convention in Madison was renominated
with the rest of the present officeholders.
The letter Of withdrawal is said to bear
the date Of July 20. On that date a dis
crepancy In the accounts Of the state
treasurer to the amount of S3,400 was dis
covered, due, it is said to the system OF
bookkeeping in the department governing
the sales of state lands. Mr.. Kempf. to-
gether with the land commissioners, made
several extended trips thru the state, and
checks for the sales of land were sent to
Madison from time to time without an
accurate account being kept by Mr..
Kempf When the discrepancy was dis
covered Mr.. Kenpf at once made the
amount good by drawing his check.
Governor La Toilette, on being informed
of the irregularity, wrote a letter to Mr..
Kempf informing him that he would re-
quire an additional bond Of $4,000 max
ing the total bond Of the state treasurer
$500, 900.
Mr. Kempf was seen at his Milwaukee
residence, but refused to be interviewed
He, however, acknowledged writing the
letter Of withdrawal, but intimated that
he was coerced into taking the step and
would not abide by it. He says the matter
is in the hands Of his attorney.
PRESCOTT, WIS.,. Malody. once conductor
the Fun nbo 9 and Of It, MAN
Grand Encampment. Wyo. at last reports he
had not been captured.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
IABOR-DAY PREPARATIONS
Trades Assembly at Brainerd Will
Have Parade and Program.

BRAINERD, MINN.--Labor Day will be cele-
trated in Brainerd this year with the usual
parade and program of sports under the auspices
Of the Trades and Labor Assembly. Addresses
will be made by leading labor leaders of the
northwest.
John Mason, travelling engineer on the Mime
sofa s. International, has been appointed to the
position Of acting trainmaster.
The Fitger Brewing company Of Duluth has
Of ground in Brainerd and will erect a new
building; solil brick which will be occupied as
SID, coo.
John Hollem of Chisholm; arrested at Staples
by Sheriff Erickson, had his hearing before Judge
Warner today. and was acquitted of the charge
of assaulting his wife and kidnapping the young
there will be civil cult to determine the
custody Of the child
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
MINNESOTA
MARKET OF THEIR OWN
Farmers of Hutchinson Organize an

HUTCHINSON, MINI Two hundred farm.
sers of the vicinity of Hutchinson organized a
IA rners' elevator company by adopting bylaws
and electing directors. The directors are q. A.
Tews. Sam G. Anderson, Jr., Albert Barfknecht,
Joseph Janecky William Hoff. Henry Ulrich r.
T. Fallon, John Rickeman, II. H.. Bonniwell.
They chose E. A. Tews president, Sam G. An
6erson, Jr.. secretary, Joseph Janecky vice presi
dent and H. H. Bonniwell treasurer.
The company is incorporated for $4,000. and
enough stock has been sold to commence bust
ness. An elevator will be either built pur-
chased SO as to be prepared to handle this sea.
sons crop. The stockholders number about 800
of the wealthiest farmers in this section, the
financial backing of the corporation amounting to
not less than 81 ,o00, 900. For years the farm
ers have been dissatisfied with the wheat market
at this point, and they purpose to take the
matter into their own hands. 1t is purely a
farmers movement, the business men of this
city having no part in it.
runaway horse plunged thru a 7x12-foot
plate glass window in Kouwe & Tmey's store,
demolished a handsome display Of furnishing
goods, and then jumped out with the blood
pouring from several cuts delivered by the brok-
en- glass;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
DIETZ WILL NOT ARBITRATE
Ballzs at Agreement to Submit DIFF.
ferences to Masonic Board.

CHIPPEWA FALLS. WIs.-John Dietz, who
pewa Lumber and Boom company to Grand Mas
ter Wright of the Wisconsin Masonic lodge for
went to Milwaukee to make prepare lions and to
appoint board Of five past grand masters when
Dietz called off the negotiations. Attorneys for
the company say it is up to the courts to put the
rlghtful owner in possession of the dam on the
Thornapple river.
Under Sheriff Andrew Larson informed by
his daughter that baby's body was found five
miles out. Justice Edward. Coleman swore in a
coroner's jury. hired two rigs, purchased cas-
ket and justice, jury county physician, under
sheriff and many others went to the scene of the
supposed tragedy. The justice proceeded to carry
out the inquest in regulation form, when DR.
Lindley called halt, finding that the supposed
dead baby featherless owl.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
DIsMEMBERED BODY FOUND
Travelling Mendicant Cut to Pieces by
Graa+ Northern Train

MORRIS MINN.--The section on the
Great Northern found the mangled remains of
man on the track two miles north of this place
early this morning. He was evidently beggar,
as cards on which were printed verses, asking
track They were signed John Williams. He
had evidently been stealing ride and had
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
iowa
INTENSE FARMING
Success of James Bailey of Iowa Falls

on Five Lots.
IOWA FALLS, IOWA.-James J. Bailey OF
this city is believer in intense farming, and
after rs Of &C.
good living and something beside can be re-
allied when the soil is titled to the best ad
vantage and all the space utilized. He owns
five lots in East Iowa Falls and raises three
crops each year. He makes $500 annually from
this small tract and enjoys good living there
from besides. He is a drayman. but devotes his
mornings and evenings to tilling the soil, ant
raises vegetables of all kinds.
Representatives of the Woodmen lodges Of De.
Moines We're in the city last evening and com
pleted arrangements for big Modern Woodme1
picnic in this city on Aug 10. It is estimated
that between 1900 and 1900 members of the or
der and their friends from Des Moines and ada
cent towns will join the excursion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

fallen under the train His legs, head and
arms has been severed from the trunk. and
his remains were scattered along the track. No
coroners inquest was deemed necessary.
The Sioux Indian ball team. which is touring
the country, defeated the local team in two
games yesterday Scores 11-5, &c.
Crops are the best in years. a bumper.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
RIDGELAND LOSES A BLOCK
Several Firms Burned Out - Fire
Starts from Defective Lamp.

RIDGELAND, WIs.--Fire burned one block
of the business portion of town. The losses are
as follows: $3.50. ia =, Ie,,.4r,fyt.-f,s
: Ridgeiand Hardware company, loss $4,000,
insurance So, 900.
Grover Bros, agricultural Implements, loss
$4,000 insurance $500.
Milton Grover, general merchandise loss IS, 900,
insurance $4,000.
Fl. D. Ballard, residence and household goods,
total loss, no insurance.
Fl. D. Ballard was overcome with heat and
smoke and is in serious condition. The fire
is supposed to have started from defective
lamp in the rear of the hardware store.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

MADISON, WIs.-Eight summer school stu
dents Of the University Of Wisconsin sus
pended by the discipline committee Of the facul
ty for participating in a drinking carousal. Thei
names are not made public.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
MICHIGAN

IRoNwooD, MICH.-A novel attraction has
in September. 1t is an ostrich owned by Hot
Springs, Ark. man, and trained to race both in
harness and under the saddle. The big bird
will be matched against horses.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

E BARABOO, WIS.-Fred Babcock found hi
6year-old daughter chasing q snake with a hoe
It was killed and proved to be rattlesnake
Babcock's horse was bitten and soon died.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

oSCEOLA wIS.-William r. Harding, VIII
founded the Star Of Clear Lake, and sine
1902 has been travelling, has purchased the Ere
Press
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

HANCOCK, MICH After living for min.
months with a broken back, Christopher Rodigar
no is dead at Ironwood He was Injured by
fall of ground in the Newport mine last Sep
temher 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

IRON MOUNTAIN, eMICH.-Gentilia Gambuc
ci 1S months old, killed by an eighteen
foot ladder falling upon her neck. She die
instantly. sA
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

EsCANABA, MICH.--Two Escanaba men hay
arranged to engage in the manufacture Of cemen
brick to supply the local and outside buildin,
dered. atE
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

ELRoY, WIs.-At an adjourned annual schoo
meeting last evening it was voted to build ar
addition to the high school building to cos
Sc 900 in order to accommodate the influx OF
students from country districts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

MANIsTIQUE, MICH Contracts are about t.
be awarded by the Manistique Light and Power
company for the construction of a new BUILDING
for It's plant. The structure will be entirely Of
steel and stone, with fumes of concrete
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03

1sHPEMING, MICH.-J. II. Malloy, local
agent of the Northwestern road, has left for
Bonesteel, S. D., to select q homestead on the
Chamberlain,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-03
CLEVELAND 10 MINNEAPOLIS
Automobile Party Reaches Winona Of
Way to Flour City.

WINONA, NIINN.-An automobile party on the
way from Cleveland to Minneapolis spent a
portion Of Tuesday in Winona. Those making
and Mrs. L. V. Helix and their little son, Ralph
Mr.. Allen said they had some trouble occa.