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The Delta independent., 1905-10-20
DEPARTURE OF THE DEPARTED.
Caller Accepted Commonplace State
ment Too Literally,

Caller Accepted Commonplace State.
ment Too Literally.
In many rural districts there is usu-
ally one accommodating man. who is
called upon, gratui;ously, too. to shave
when necessary, those who depart this
life. The writer remembers this GUS
tom as in vogue at Plymouth, Me. 4
small town OF the railway in Perob-
scot county. and a gentleman by the
name of Blanchard was usually sought
at such times.
One day an old gentleman had
passed. away and Mr.. Blanchard was
sent for; the messenger, being in a
hurry himself. thought the occasion
demanded more signs of activity on
Mr.. Blanchard's part. and expressed
his mind to that effect to which ht
received the reply: We'll, he can
wait, can't he?"
Very soon. however. the shaving kit
was gathered up and start for the
work was made. When the house was
reached the daughter of the departed
one. thinking the call was made to In
quire her fathers condition. came TO
the door and said: We'll, father has
gone"
Gone! Where in HI has he
goEe? ! came over to shave him" re.
piled Mr. Boston Herald.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-20
PICTURED AN ORDINARY GIRL.
Woman Writer Explains From What
Type She Drew Heroine.

"oVHAV "TIteE 6-p'aiuo FESW' ""aN
Type She Drew Heroine.
Kate Jordan. the author of Time,
the Comedian was asked by seek
er after knowledge why II was that
the modern school of women writer's
all take for their heroines girl OF
backbone and OF steadfast purpose.
The girl heroine" said this critic.
never discovers that she is beautiful
until she is 20"
MY heroine knew just how she
looked. but she didn't care. After she
fell in love she began to care a lot.
That Is right and natural. You seem
think women naturally are dishon.
est. What less could a girl do In COM
mon honesty than my heroine did?
Having money that she didn't want
On account OF its associations. and
hat she was not entitled to, she Ia
bored 10 restore 1t. Hundreds of men
are doing that thing every day, labor
ing honestly to repay their debts. and
yet you seem TO think 1t remarkable
that q woman does Il"
The Delta independent., 1905-10-20
Delta Independent
Published Every Friday.
DELTA. COLORADO
The County Papers.
paOnia.
l'aOnia.
Gazette.


Zed Watson is having another l6xl8
room built on his brick house on Pitkin
Mesa.
The brick work on the w. T. Bross
house, 3Ox50 started yesterday, and
large. handsome structure will soon
rise from the stone foundation. A
basement extends under the whole
building which will have cement floor
and will contain the laundry storage
room and also the heating apparatus for
the building.
Evidence of mineral seem to be null
tiplying in the country above us. sever
al parties having encountered rich float
j. NJ. Livesay is erecting him very
convenient and comfortable residence
on his property just east of the Ham,
mond addition. 1t is rooted with gal
vanized iron, the sides being of iron
imitation brick.
Apples are beginning to be brought
to the canning factory. which will be-
gin canning them next Monday with
prospects for big run. Bring apples
now rs rapidly as YOU wish and they
will be taken care Of. We hope this
enterprise will meet with the same
success as attended the evaporator. as
there is abundant room for both.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-20
HIS suckeT-sAoP EXPERIENCE.
Uncle Reuben Get Left No Matter
How the Market Went.


I've allus had curiosity to know
what bucket shop was" said Uncle
Reuben as he got back from the city
and was waiting for his mail at the
pOstofce, "and when got UP town to-
day ! asked policeman to direct me
10 one.
Mister says ! 20 teller when
got inside. is this what you call a
bucket shop
1T is he replied. We keep all
kinds of buckets here
How much for a doZen?'
Want to buy 'em on spec?'
"'I reckon
"'AlI right. You put up 81 and
come in half an hour later
Il give up my 81 and took stroll,
said Uncle Reuben. land l was back
there within an hour.
Buckets went down after you left.
says the feller. and you've lost your
81. Better put in two more and see If
you can't hit the market
Il handed over two more and took
another stroll. When | got back the
leller says to me:
buckets went up after you left
and you have lost your So
Buckets went down and | lost. and
buckets went up and lost. How does
a feller ever make anything
"'Oh. you buy a well to go with
your bucket says he. Gimme 81 and
take another walk.
But you didn't?' was asked.
Not much. ! hunted around and
found a place where they was holdin'
a markdown sale on hot-water bags
and got a dozen for 80 cents apiece.
They beat buckets all to smash for
carryin' hot water around the house!"
Baltimore American.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-20
Cedaredse Notes.

special Correspondence.
The Woodmen are planning an enter
,ainmen. for the evening of the thirty
first.
Apple packers and pickers are much
in evidence in Cedaredgc. The crop is
large and but for few unfortunate
hail specks would be nearly perfect.
The public sale of the goods Of Col.
F. E. lloyd was largely attended and
was an all day affair. Besides Cedaredge
people there were others in attendance
from Rogers Mesa and from Delta.
Newton Castle acted as auctionecr.
Ccdaredgc people wish the Colonel n
prosperous winter in California whittier
he is soon going.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-20
Champion.


Mrs. C f. Springer this week sold
20 acres of land situated two miles
north of Cedaredge to Philip Weston of
Breckenridge, sor a cosideration Of 1900.
VIM. Hart has sold three acres Of
land adjoining Ccdaredgc for the sum
SIS an acre without water. j. II. SIM
mons is the purchaser nai has already
constructed small residence thereon.
J. B. Killian this week drove about
20 cars of fat cattle down from the
range and shipped them to the Kansas
city market. The animals were in very
fine condition and will bring the top
price on the mlrk.t. A large number
of beef cattle will be- shipped from
the valley this fall. l
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
scALDED TO DEATH.
Two Men Left in Steam Room and
Literally Roasted.

Shut in the steam room OF Rus
sian bath house in Hester street, New
York, two young men were scalded to
death before their plight was realized
by the attendants. Evidence that
both had made frenzied efforts to at
tract attention was afforded by cuts
and bruises on both the bodies and by
blood stained scratches in the plaster
OF the walls against which they had
CROPPED in their efforts to find an out
let. The victims were Abraham Pas
ternak and Peter Ross, tailors. Abra'
ham Stern, the proprietor of the bath
house, and five of the attendants were
arrested and held pending an investi-
CATION. From incoherent accounts the
police gathered that Ross and Faster
max entered the bath at night ana
after being conducted into the steam
room were left there, and evidently
forgotten until their bodies were
found the next day. There was a gas
let In the room, but it was unlighted
and in the darkness the men were
unable to find the door.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
Hunting for Hoch.

Information as to the probable
whereabouts of Johann Hook, the Ger
man. who is said to have had new
wife for every month in the year, was
received in Chicago, Monday, from all
parts of the country. The best clue
came from New York, where man
answering Hoch's description applied
for transportation at the offices OF one
of the German steamship lines. The
New York authorities have beer re-
mested to watch all the eastern ports
to prevent his escape across the water
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
'CzAR TRIES PACIFIC POLICY
ISSUES PROCLAMATION PRoMls'
ING CONCESSIONS TO STRIKERS
7,. workmen Are Assured That the
Emperor Has Ordered Framing OF
Certain Laws for Their 6enef't'

Contrary to expectation, ne first
r,ova If the newly-appolnted gov
ernor general of st. Petersburg is pa
cific in character. 1t takes the iorm
of a. proclamation, Jointly signed by
General Trepoff and M. Kokovsen, the
minister of finance, telling the strlk-
ers that they have been led lnto
trouble by evil-disposed persons, ana
that their best interests will be served
nv peaceful representations to the
government.
The workmen are also assured that
the emperor has ordered the framing
If certain laws for their benefit and
the creation of a system OF state I'M
surance that will protect them from
want in case of sickness or disability.
The fears of serious trouble In Mos
cow Tuesday were not realized. the
only authenticated instance OF any
thing approaching violence there was
in the dispersal of crowd OF about
5000 workmen by Cossacks. So far as
is known, there were no casualties.
From Finland, anti-Russian demon
strations are reported, a collision be.
tween a crowd of 10000 persons and
troops and police resulting in the
wounding of about thirty Firms In
Finland the agitation has nothing to
do with the labor question, but is
purely political in character. Various
political, educational and mercantile
bodies in Russia are adopting declara
tions in favor of an elective represent
ative legislative body and denounclne
misrule under the autocracy.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
FIERCE FIGHT IN SNOWSTORM
BAD WEATHER DOES NOT STOP
FIGHTING IN FAR EAST.
Japanese, Attacked During Binding
SnoWstorm, Are Forced to Sur
render Two Villages.

Advices from Szefangtai, sixty
versts southwest of Mukden, dated
January %, state that battle began
at daylight January Is. The right
flank of the Russian army, reinforced
by troops from the east, began a move.
ment against the Japanese left One
corps, leaving Szefangtai at midnight,
January "a, marched about seven miles
southwest and at daylight attacked.
The infantry, backed up by artillery
drove the Japanese from two villages
at midday, after sharp fight, and con-
tinued to make progress, the rest OF
the right flank becoming engaged
The Russian artillery fire was heavy
but the Japanese remained almost 81
lent.
The captured villages presented
warlike appearance, with japanese
and Russian dead lying side by side
in the streets.
The Russian infantry kept under tne
cover of the walls and houses to pro
tect themselves from the japanese
fire from adjoining villages.
The country is fiat and thickly popu
lated and the villages are large ano
rich in foodstuffs.
It is showing and bitterly cold, ano
the troops eagerly seek the protec
tion of the villages, which, in this dis
trict, have escaped destruction.
On January rs there was heavy
fire along the right flank front and al
advance was made. The wind at the
back of the Russians drove the snow
into the faces of the Japanese, and i
was difficult to see any distance
One Siberian regiment suffered neaV'
losses.
On January 81 the fighting con
tinued on the right flank, but 1t does
not seem to be developed along tne
center or eastern flanks.
Probably the cold weather prevents
further continuance of, the battle.
There is more artillery on botf
sides than in any former battle OF MS
tory.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
,,A,,nss GO TO sANTo DOMINGO
TWO Thousand Men Ordered 70 's's"''
Where FIGHTING Has Been Renewed

disnatch from Colon, under da'e
If January 26, says the United o'"'o'
cruiser Dixie has received hurry u
aor. To proceed to santo Domingo
and is now coaling. TWO 'houSaN1
marines were brought to Colon 'ou"'
from Empire capes and embarked on
board the Dixie. nj.
A special to the New orleans
avune from Panama says: Conslaei
able excitement has been createu on
the isthmus by the receipt OF oroei'
bv the converter cruiser Dixie to pro
coed at once to the island OF san Do'
mingo. where it was reported ngntihs
had broken out in the streets ana De-
come so general that the assistance
Of the 500 marines quartered upon
Empire hill are considered absolutely
necessary by the United States.
This cabled order reached the Dixie
late Yesterday afternoon and at once
q message was transferred to Empire
where Colonel Wood had also recelVeu
similar orders. These orders were
for Colonel Wood to proceed at oh'e
to Colon with all his force, leaving
only a quartermaster's stores on the
hill.
Early this morning the orders were
given to break camp. The Dattalloil
of marines at Empire have only peeh
in camp few weeks, having only
been brought down to relieve the ooo
men who had for fifteen months
looked after American interests during
the exciting times when the repuplle
of panama was being created. Abou,
four weeks ago the Prairie carried
back to America this force OF men ano
brought the battalion now In conIlo
of the zone under command OF Coi
onel Wood.
This command consists OF flve com
panies and numbers in all few oVe1
500 officers and men,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
SERIOUS RULES RUSSIA.
Reactionary Member Has the Gar
Under His Thumb.


Under His Thumb.
Rioting and pillage are in progress
In Warsaw, in spite Of the presence OF
b large number of troops. British con-
sular officers there are reported to
have been assaulted by Hussars, and
the matter, it is said, has been called
to the attention of the st. Petersburg
government by the British embassa-
dor. A severe storm at Moscow aided
the authorities there in averting dis
order which was thought to be I'M
pending. There were no disturbances
in st. Petersburg. In Batoum, Prince
sGurielly, an officer of the police, was
assassinated.
The influence of Grand Duke Ser
gius. the foremost of the reactionaries
is alleged to have governed Emperor
Nicholas ever since the strike trou-
bles began, and that member OF the
family is reported to be determined on
drastic measures for the suppression
of all agitation for economic or politl'
cal reforms. Reports continue RTE
that the terrorists are prepared to re-
sumo their activities.
Father Gopon, the leader OF the st
Petersburg workmen, is reported to
have escaped to Stockholm. The molly
SYNOD has denounced him as "crlml
nal priest, betrayer of his sacred
Office"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
NO BATTLE SOON.
Two Great Armies Face Each Other,
But 1t Is Too Cold to Fight.

Two Great Armies Face Each other,
But 1t Is Too Cold to Fight.
In well-informed quarters in Toxic
It is said that the Russian army at
Mukden was recently reinforced by
four divisions. It's present strength
is estimated at nine army corps OF
300, 900 men of all arms. General Ku'
ropatkin's headquarters is at Fong
mountain, in close touch with the
Mukden- Fushun line. The Russians
lately have been heavily strengthen
ing their wings.
At present two and half divisions
are facing General Okru, two corps
are before General Nodzu and the
greater strength of these corps con-
fronts Geenral Kuroki and guards the
coal mines in the vicinity OF the Flu
shun valley. Between the opposing
armies is a net work of trenches
Kuroki's outposts are within 500 yards
of the Russians entrenched along the
line of ridges near Kwan Talien noun
tain. Cannonading and rifle firing are
constantly taking place, but owing to
the intense cold there seems to be
no immediate likelihood Of a great
battle.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
BLOODY BATTLE RAGING.

kuropatkin and oyama Pitted Against
Each Other in Stubborn Struggle
According to reports current in mil
ltary circles in st. Petersburg, General
Kuropatkin has broken through Field
Marshal Oyama's left wing and threat
ends his communications with YIN
kow. Whether or not the report is
true, it is learned from a high mill.
tary source that General Kuropatkln
has undertaken a general offensive
movement on both TANKS with the OBJ
iect of threatening both lines OF Jap.
anese. communication and forcing the
Japanese from their winter quarters
General Kuropatkin has something
short of 100000 men. The troops
engaged on the right, in addition, to
General Mistchenko's and General
Rennenkamf's cavalry, are believed TO
be principally Siberian and part OF
the First European army.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
CRISIS is OVER.
Russian Capital Presents Almost NOR
NAL Appearance.

Russian Capital Presents Almost Nor
NAL Appearance.
Although the strikes in Reval, Ii
bau, Kieff, Odessa and a few smaller
places in Russia are extending, the
situation is nowhere acute. An IN
creasing number Of workmen are out
in Moscow, but there is no general
tie-up or disorder there. The where-
abouts of Father Gopon still remains
a mystery, although it is believed ne
is in Moscow.
The Russian capital presents almost
a normal appearance, and the author
tiles are confident that the backbone
of the strike has been broken. Some
factories and mills already have re-
sumed, and general resumption OF
operations is expected on Monday.
The authorities expect that the fall
ure of the strike in st. Petersburg VIII
have a discouraging effect upon the
workmen in other cities to which trou-
bles have been spreading, and believe
that there is no longer danger OF a
complete suspension of all the indus
trial concerns of Russia.
Minister of the Interior Sviattloik-
Mirsky has promised a delegation OF
editors who called upon him that ne
will. investigate the arrest OF num-
her of prominent writer's who are now
confined in the st. Peter and 81. Jonh
fortress and secure their release as
soon as possible.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
Shin Owners Afraid Of Japs.

Owing to the fear Of capture by the
Japanese, the shipment of 5000 tons
of hay that the Russian government
recently purchased in San Francisco
has been seriously interrupted. About
1000 tons have been loaded for Via
divostok, but the agents of the car
have been unable to get charters for
the remaining 1000 tons. The Japan.
csc consul is authority for the state
ment that his government will soon
seek to place large orders for horses,
hay and grain in the San Francisco
market.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
Murdered by Outlaws.

Additional details regarding the at
tack by ladrones on the town Of San
Francisco De Malabon on the oath, in
which Contract Surgeon J. A. O'Neill
was killed, show that the ladrones
numbered three hundred. They were
led by the famous outlaws, Montalon
and Felizardo, who were aided by two
American negroes. The ladrones were
armed with over 1870 rifles. Besides
Surgeon O'Neill, one private Of the
constabulary was killed and three
were seriously wounded.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
TROUBLE IN SIGHT.

Rouqh House Expected If Deal in Colo
RADIO Goes Through.
Unsigned hantbills calling for a
mass meeting at the capitol on March
2 the date set for decision by the
legislature of the Peabody-Adams con-
test for the governorship, are being
circulated throughout Colorado. The
deal is fixed" according to the circu-
lar, to unseat Governor Adams and
seat Peabody, and the question is
asked: "Will you permit the pur-
chased politicians to veto the people 8
will?"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
mr.. HAYDEN'S VIEWS
n1vrs HIS OPINION OF THE BEST
- TREATMENT FOB PARALYSIS.
psclares That DR.. Williams FINN
Restored the Use Of His LIMBS
Ar other Remedies Failed

THAT Dr. williams Pink PHO
p..tored the Use of His Limbs "he"
All Other Remedies Failed
The nremonitory symptoms OF paraiy-'
.;s are. trembling Of the hands; sudden
loss Of mower in arms or legs, frequently
atfectine one whole side of the body; stag
ger;ng: partial or entire inability TO use
The fingers; distortion OF the features
sometimes all uncontrollable galveii.s
~ the chin; severe pains; difficulty IN
sneech. Frequently the first warning Is
a vague feeling Of headache vertigo anu
muscular weakness. -
Tn a recent interview MIR, w. :: H.
HAYDEN said: az truly think that III
williams Pink Pills are great ineoi-
cine for they cured me when physicians
ona other remedies had failed to give
mo the slightest relief. Too close al
tant;on to business brought on all attack
Of nervousness which finally developed
ITO paralysis There were times when
II was impossible for me to move my
hands or to get up from chair. AT
other times had partial control OF my
limbs, but was afraid to go far from
tho house for fear might suddenly be-
come helpless and have to be carried
! home. -,
"While was in this miserable con-
d;t;on L was stricken with malarial fever
and confined to bed for four months.
had the best physicians. but while they
relieved my fever, their treatment did
not entirely drive the malaria from my
system. and they did not help my par
alysis in the least.
II was well nigh despairing when q
friend persuaded me to try DR.. Williams
Pins pills. When I had finished one box
could see results that encouraged me.
NV condition kept steadily improving
and when had taken seven boxes l was
cured Of paralysis and the malaria was
completely driven out OF my system
For two years now I have enjoyed the
best Of health and have attended to bus
mess without any interruption"
Mr.. Hayden's home is at No. 26S West
Goth street. New York. DR.. Williams
pink Pills have cured many similar case'
of paralysis, also locomotor ataxla. Ihey
are sold by all druggists. A treatment
90 simple, inexpensive and successful
should be tried by every sufferer IRON
partial paralysis i'll any OF It's stages.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
swayne Trial Set for February 10.

Through his counsel, consisting OF
former United States Senators An
thony Higgins and John M. Thurston,
Judge Swayne of Florida, on Friday
appeared in the senate to make an
swer to the summons in connection
with the impeachment proceedings
against him as judge of the United
States for the northern district OF
Florida. They obtained weeks time
to make complete response, and the
time for the beginning of the real trial
was fixed at February 10.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
Aaed Pensioners.

In a. session of less than two hours
Saturday the house passed 373 pension
bills. Among the pension bills passed
was one increasing from $12 to $24 a
month the pension Of William WEIGH
Of Acworth, N. H. WEIGH will be lob
wears old March 26 next. WEIGH was
over 60 years when he enlisted. He
holds the record of being the Oldest
pensioner in the civil war and is just
q month younger than Hiram Cronk,
who holds the record for the war OF
1872.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
Four Appropriation Bills.

Four appropriation bills await the
action of the house of representatives
this week, the pension, the postohce'
the naval, and the diplomatic and
consular. Outside of this routine WORK
and the passage of minor Legislation
hv unanimous consent, nothing OF In
terest is looked for. The programme
nm railroad rate legislation is not com
nlete. nor is the ways and means com
mittee through with the Philippine
tariff bill. Neither of these subjects
will figure in the house proceedings
this week
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-02-03
RIOTS IN ITALY.
Many Meetings Held to Denounce Rus-
sian Horrors.

Many Meetings Held to Denounce Fus-
sian Horrors.
Many meetings were held in the
principal towns of Italy on SUNDAY 10
protest against the alleged Russian
cruelties At Brindisi an attempt was
made to pull down the Russian arms
from the door of the consulate. In
Rome, Notwithstanding prohibition
of troops, 5000 of which had been
brought from the provinces TO rem.
force the ordinary garrison, about
5000 people assembled and tried to
break through the Gordon OF troops
and reach the capital. There were
cries of Long live the Russian revo'
lution!" and Down with the auto
cracy and the cossacks!"