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The midland journal., 1906-01-19

TITS pretty hard on you, isn't It,
little girl? Perhaps I can manage
to raise the money in someway. I'd
like to nee my Polly in that stun
ming frock, but know her too well
to imagine that she would enjoy 1t II
the boys must stay at home"
There was look ON her fathers
tired. patient face as he began to
examine the most promising of the
accounts, that went straight to Polly's
heart, and she threw her arms about
him, pressing her cheek to his thick
gray hair.
Mono, Daddy" she cried, don't
bother with those horrid you
oughtn't to spare the money, and the
organdie will do very well for me-"
Doctor Adams was not 6emonstra-
tive man, but there was something in
the look and kiss he gave his daugh-
ter that left a warm feeling in her
heart for days. Polly left the check
with him with strict injunctions to
secrecy, for the boys were unselfish
little fellows whose pleasure would
have been spoiled had they learned Of
her sacrifice.
The next few weeks were busy
ones. The boys were mended, patched
and generally made ready for the ex-
pedition. Then the white organdie
was tucked and ruffled by Polly's
deft fingers, and when 1t had been
t,;,,,,,ol ,.,;tb cou,o ,,rattxy loco ooutri.
buted by her good stepmother, and a
soft sash cf liberty silk was added,
she regarded her handiwork with
justifiable pride. Even at the we'd
ding. among all the exquisite crea-
tions from New York and Paris the
little frcck, beautified by the memory
CT her fathers look and kiss, did not
seem to Polly so very plain.
Her uncle and aunt, inconsolable
at the loss of their daughter, kept
Polly for a few days after the we'd
ding, affording her delightful
glimpse of the gaities of city life. She
therefore arrived at home just as the
boys returned, wild with enthusiasm
over their weeks experience in
Camp Patriotism"
st was the best fun / ever had
in all my life, Polly" declared Billy.
my. but those hemlock boughs were
nice to sleep on, and one night the
snow sifted right through the roof and
lay an inch thick on our blankets in
the morning.
"And then Mr.. Scott told US all
about what our soldiers suffered at
Valley Forge so we could have this
nice country to live in without any
king to boss us" broke in Jack
eagerly.
"And I'll fight for my country
against every nation in this whole
world" shouted Bobby.
But Sam said soberly, "Mr. Scott
says we may never be called upon to
fight her battles, but we can all help
to save our country from the foes
of her household officials
and Polly, dear, / understand now
what we owe our native land, and
that if we serve her faithfully in war
and peace, we've something to be
proud of, even if we live and die poor
men,"
And at these words faint, linger-
ing regret for that wonderful frock
vanished forever from Polly's mind
The Little Chronicle.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19
THE VAoARoNn.


Z cannot bido the sober town,
With decent villa, church and
square;
Nor madam with her stylish gown,
Nor master with his glossy hair,
cannot bide the sober town,
Nor madam with her stylish gown.
nut / would over vale and hill,
And draw the breath of distance
free,
And roam from opal dawn until
The twilight creeps across the lea.
On! would over vale and hill,
And sleep in barn or ruin'd mill.
For / vagabond was born,
love to wander far and wide,
And seek out places most forlorn,
And evil hills where men have died,
For I a vagabond was born,
And love the twilight and the morn.
i love all wild and woeful lands
Where I may talk with woods and
streams,
Or walk on desolate sea sands,
And tell the ocean of my dreams.
Il love all wild and woeful lands,
And oceans dolorous wet sands.
I love to watch the sunset die,
And hear the large nights solemn
words,
And on the moonlit heather lie,
And wake to greet the morning
birds.
/ love to watch the sunset die,
And on the moonlit heather lie.
For oh! I hate the sober town,
I hate the villa. church and square,
long to knock the houses down,
And rufie masters glossy hair.
For oh! hate the sober town,
And madam's modish silken gown.
But ah! the country air is pure.
And ah! the country lads are true.
And loving comrades they'll endure;
They'll stand by me, they'll stand
by you.
But ah! the country air is pure,
And country friendships long en-
dure.
Douglas GoldrIng, in the Academy.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19
The Proving
Of Polly


Polly Adams sat by the easement
window in the living-room of an old
colonial house beaming over an open
letter,
"Oh, Mother" she exclaimed, wav
ing check before the eyes Of ner
stepmother, fragile looking woman
who was lying on a couch, isn't Mar
ion simply dear? / am the luckiest
girl! Now l can"
The sentence was never finished be-
cause just then four boys rushed into
the room and fell upon Polly with
confused shouts of:
''Oh, Polly, Mr.. Scott has invited us
ito go with him to his camp in the
Adirondacks-'
'And to stay a whole week be-
sides"
"And we're going to be soldiers in
camp
With uniforms and everything"
What do you mean, boys? de-
manded Polly of her brothers. you
surely dol't expect to go camping in
the dead of winter?"
Sam, the eldest, boy of IA, ex-
planned: "Mr. Scott says his shack
is very comfortable, with a big open
fireplace, and with hemlock branches
for beds and lots of blankets we'll
be all right"
"And he says that if we do get
taste of hardship, it will teach us to
remember the soldiers at Valley
Forge
When they were fighting for our
rights against the British" chimed in
Billy, who, with his twin, Bobby, was,
to quote old Silas, the man of all
work. jest risin' twelve"
Little Jack, who was ''half-past
eight" added solemnly, "Mr. Scott
says it's perfectly scandlous that the
boys IN this town don't seem to know
thing bout the History of their
country"
"Polly's eyes kindled with the sud-
den excitement. She was an ardent
little patriot, immensely proud of the
fact that she numbered signer OF
the Declaration of independence
among her ancestors. 1t had always
been grief to her that she had been
unable to inspire her brothers with
the same patriotic spirit. Polly, be-
ing near the boys own age, saw things
from their point of view. and she
realized that even children, in this
generation, were learning to regard
the acquisition of wealth as the one
means of attaining all that makes life
desirable.
1t was consequently a delightful
surprise to her to learn that the new
teacher, Mr.. Scott, realized the neces-
sity of interesting the rising genera
tion in the History of brave men who
had sacrificed wealth and life itself to
patriotism.
"You see, Polly" Sam went on,
more definitely, while the twins fes-
tooued themselves over Polly's chair,
and Jack. lay on the floor at her
feet, "Mr. Scott has asked twenty of
the boys to go, and he has a lot of
British and Continental uniforms
which were bought for private theat-
ricals in his old school-and we're to
have sham battles and enact Wash
ington crossing the Delaware, and
all sorts of things"
Then Jack lifted to his sister pair
of honest blue eyes: And, say, Pol
ly, we fellows thought it would be a
good plan for you to ask Dad If we
could go; cause our railroad fare will
be Ave dollars apiece"
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The midland journal., 1906-01-19
A Severe Test.

Don't ask girl to marry you after
dark when she is dressed fit to Kill.
Call on her, and when you leave IN
advertently drop glove on the
piano. Return for it the next morn
ing at 9 o'clock. If she comes to
the door with one shoe and one slA
DEF on, her hair done up in cur
pers, dressed in an old Motha
bard, our advice is to tai
woods. But if she appeal
house dress, her hair
rose Vi the top of hS(
Quickly.-Marionvjl
The midland journal., 1906-01-19
A Practical King.

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy is
not a, play king or figurehead. if the
stories that come from his kingdom
from time to time tell truly of his
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

The men of the Naga tribe. in cen
trail Africa, stick wads of cotton wool
into their ears.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

Two of the big department stores
of Chicago are now owned and con-
trolled by women.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

There is usually law enough to pun
ish any criminal if only it be enforc-
ed, says the New Orleans Picayune.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

One million dollars year in stones
is stolen from the South African dia-
mond mines.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

Nations, like individuals, are power
full in the degree that they command
the sympathies of their neighbors.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

BY order of the police all cabmen
in Berlin must wear white hats.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

The New York Press says it now
looks as if the Japanese did not lose
a cent by waving the question of
financial idemnity in the peace settle
ment with Russia.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19
Average Humanity.
By Augustine Birf


bad good or a
the not
wv about the pastures OF
in anda things the times
VSNlN mean?
ous? Occasionally good or duiful
sight of misery?
the corner!
OF
Judgment?
the first time made public
afa may o much attention
had
great all tared with the
The biography of e
The midland journal., 1906-01-19
&F @ @
Love on Earth
Qn0 I'm Heaven
BY Ju1ianHawthorne

F3y yJu1anHawthorne.
heaven not to
VA be tranquil moods 1t may,
apprehnded the sight of the spirit Love In
from that
its The toward which
N@S&b ground which 1t
stands bu
of
body
deceive
labor, emulation
hell below
supply-The Century
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

American bridesmaids are reported
to be very popular in England. Not
half as popular as American brides,
however.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

In the last five and one-half years.
Secretary Taft has travelled 100000
miles, or four times around the globe.
states the New York Evening Post.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19
Why aoob 5SS Ship Matrinony
wr.sSeS Is ss Gtts1 Ss II. Rocks Of Finance
BY Caroline.

HE rocks on which wrecked of many
varieties.
they that would think the most mex
perienced pilot clear of them.
again they but and takes careful
steering to avoid them. 49,.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

A California physician declares that
brain action in the creation of thought
is electrical in it's nature. That would
account for great many shocking
ideas, comments the Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

came before her. What good boys
they were and how eager they were
to help her in their dear, blundering
way. Even big Sam did not consider
1t beneath his dignity to wash dishes
and clean windows, while little Jacks
willing feet had saved her tired ones
many step. And the boys were
growing up so fast that it would not
be long before they would be out IN
the world meeting disappointments
and hardships from which her love
would have no power to shield them.
How would it be with her then if
she must look back and feel that she
had refused to make a sacrifice of her
own foolish pride to their pleasure
and profit while they were still with
her in the old home?
1t was very pale and subdued girl
who rose from her bed bathed her
eyes and, walking sedately down the
stairs, knocked at the door at her
fathers office. It must be confessed
that, far from being uplifted by the
contemplated sacrifice, poor Polly was
feeling distinctly cross; but when, in
response to her fathers summons,
she entered the great, bare room, she
began to feel better for, shabby as
were its furnishings, the room was
pervaded by the CHEEKY personality
of born healer of men.
When Polly had told her father
the whole story. he turned to his
ledger, saying tenderly:
The midland journal., 1906-01-19

A dancing school is to be added to
the University of Chicago. At last.
says the Chicago Record Herald, the
dancing teacher will be entitled to
call himself professor"
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Told BY the travelling Men.

Silk gloves are very popular. The
vogue for elbow sleeves has brought
out the elbow length glove. preferably
Of white silk.
A beautiful negligee is made of ac-
cordian pleated Point de Spirit over
pink silk. 1t is made Empire style with
loose elbow sleeves.
Frills of lace. used as wrist finish
upon short sleeves seem to be popular
style.
Organdies, giving the effect of flow
ers carelessly scattered on plain sur
face, lavishly trimmed with ribbon of
corresponding colors would make etfec-
tive gowns for garden parties, espec-
tally when worn with large flower
bedecked hat.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
AN ORDINANCE.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AN.
NUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE TOWN
OF DELTA. COLORADO. FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF
APRIL. 1905.
Re IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the
Town of Delta, Colorado:
SEoTIoS l. That there be and hereby is appro-
priated out of the revenues of the Town of Delts
from the general tax levy for the fiscal year, be
ginning April lst 1905, for the purpose of iefray.
ing the necessary expenses and liabilities of said
Town, follows:
Fees and salaries fund. n. mills.
Special water works fund, mill.
General fund, ss mills.
Sewerage fund, y, mill.
Interest fund, IL. mills.
Passed, approved and ordered published thi
18th day of March, 1905.
Attest: ". r. GALE,
\. j. BRADLEY. Mayor.
C'erk.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
The Value Of Onions.

Onions are stated to be almost the best
nervine known. No medicine, it is
claimed, is so useful in cases of nervous
prostration, and there is nothing else
that will so quickly relieve and tone W
a worn-out system. Onions are useful
in all cases of coughs, colds and inf1u-
enza, and if they are taken regularly
are very good for the complexion.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
wash Dress Fabrics.

In the class of goods fashion offers
an almost unlimited field. With these
as well as the woolen dress goods, gray
and white lead. But large lowered
patterns are also very popular.
The patterns of grays are many
those in mannish effects are perhaps
the most stylish. We have seen sever
al patterns that have the effect of
heavy serge that would make stunning
wash suits. An imported batiste is
shown with two shades of gray in
stripes and checks that made into wash
suits combine both beauty and durabil-
ity.
White and black fabrics in Swisses,
Persian lawns and India linens are much
in evidence and new wears such as EN-
broidered Mousseline. Kurama silk and
Silk tissue are popular in the cities and
towns of Metropolitan tendencies for
party and dress occasions.
Gowns, for afternoon teas and at
home receptions designed by dress.
maker of national reputation, are Of
large Powered lawns, organdies and
crepes as well as of silk tissue. The
most beautiful are those of Japanese
patterns.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Canned Peaches Poisoned Him.

John Powers, local resident, came
near being seriously poisoned the other
day. He purchased a can of peaches
and although he partook sparingly of
them he was quite sick for forty-eight
hours. Canned goods are alright when
they are right but otherwise
Never eat of can that has 'swell'
end. 1t means that the contents have
come into contact with the air and are
infected with powerful chemical caus-
ed by the metal of the can.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Usly Nails.

The ugliest nails can be improved by
taking the trouble daily to push back
the hard skin that grows at the base of
the nails. This should be done after
the hands have been washed in warm
soap and water, and are still moist. A
soft towel is the best thing to use for
the purpose, or an ivory or bone imple-
ment, such as is sold in manicure sets.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
DESERT LAND.FlNAL PROOF
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
LAND OFFICE AT N0NTRoSE. COLO
February H. 1906.
Notice is hereby given that
NOAH WHITE
OF Delta, Colorado has filed notice of intention to
make proof on his desert-land claim No. ~ Ute.
for the Lots and 4. SWi4 Nwl4 Sec. ), Twp. ~
North Range Is West, SEA Swii Sec. -. Twp. so.
North of Range Is West, n. NJ. NJ. before Milton
X. Welch. U. s. Commissioner at his Office in
Delta Colorado on Monday. the md day of April:
1905.
He names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation Of said land
Morgan H. Payne, Cassius &. Sampson. Charles
A. White, Noah X. White. all Of Delta. Colorado,
BRYSON P. BLAIR, Register.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
DRESS FABRICS.

In color this is gray season, with
white close second for popularity.
The new goods in worsted and woolen
all tend toward light weight effects.
The heavy weights are out of it for a
time. The favored cloths are cheviots,
light weight twilled suitings, French
serges and henriettas.
The most popular patterns are of in
visible plaid with thread of green or
red running thru both the warp and fill
ing; these colors being placed about an
inch apart, add just enough brightness
to relieve the monotony of the gray
and also gives one an opportunity to
use many original ideas in trimming
the gown.
Other popular patterns are mixtures
Of two shades of gray making a very
pleasing combination.
In white there is wide range of
wears, but the most popular as well as
the most serviceable are the Panama,
Mohair, Serge and Henrietta. A pretty
costume is made of white Mohair bro
caded or plain: skirt cut the new circu-
lar style and pony jacket. Trim both
skirt and jacket with the new cut pearl
buttons.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Iu the Matter or the Estate of William p. Will
cox, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, the sd
day of April, lp,d, being one of the regular days
of the March term of the County Court of Delta
County, in the State of Colorado. |. frankie d
Wilcox-t;ac, cxccutrx of said cstctc, will appear
before the judge of said court, present my final
settlement us such cxccut'ix, pray the approval
of the same, and will then apply to be discharged
as such exccutrix. At which time and place any
person in interest may appear and present objec-
tons to the same II any there be.
Dated ut Delta, Colorado, March sist, 1906.
FRANKIE =. WILCOX GALE,
Executrix of the Estate of William p. Wilcox,
MILToN Il. WEIGH,
I'LL Attorney
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Tired Feet.

People who suffer from tired feet, OIL
disagreeable perspiration of the feet,
will find the following powder very
good one:
Sulphur one dram, boracic acid one
and one-half ounces, powdered talcun
three and one-half ounces, salicylic acid
one dram.
The powder can be sprinkled in the
shoes and rubbed on the feet after bath
ing them.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Card Of Thanks.

Mrs. w. j. Grow and family express
their heartfelt thanks to the Masonic
order, and to neighbors and friends who
so thoughtfully and tenderly assisted
them in their late bereavement, the
loss of husband and father.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Notice For Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE 1NTERlORt
LAND OFFICE AT MONTROSE COLO.
February q, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the followins-nam-
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
mike final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Milton X.
Welch. U. s. Commissioner. at his Office in Delta
Colorado, on April 9Th. 1905. viz:
MARTIN ESSER
Of Delta, Colorado, his P. d. S. No. 261e Ute.
Tor the SEA Sec. y, Twp. IS North Of Range IL
West, y. NJ. NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
aid land. viz:
Frank Ross. John Walker, Hilbert L. Fogg,
Bert Norton, all OF Delta, Colorado.
BRYSON p. BLAIR,
Register.
Ind
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
For Sale
Ranch in North Delta.
Inquire at Lynch's Studio.
National Banks.

Have proved to be the safest banking
institution in the world; but few have
ever failed, and that few have paid 7S
per cent of their total liabilities
This exceptional record of stability
has established a great confidence on
the part of the people, and has given
them the greater part of the banking
business, wherever National Banks are
located
One feature of National banking laws
in particular has added to their strength
--viz-the public reports of condition,
which show the depositors in such banks
Just how the bank stands as to amount
on deposit; amount of loans, and the
earnings.
The First National Bank of Delta
pays per cent interest on deposits,
and has plenty of money to loan, if the
security offered is sufficient.
Open your account with the
The First National Bank,
A. H. STocKHAM,
President.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23

it is apt to irritate the skin. A pure
CASTLE soap may be used. but it is bet,
ter to add little oatmeal to the water
in which the child is washed. The oat-
meal tends to soften the skin and will
prove very soothing, while soap is often
very irritating. If soap is used at all
it should be pure CASTLE.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Always Staunch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
ways avoided the fallacics and
knavcrics OF yellow journalism.
and its steadily increasing Circula-
ton proves conclusively that its
policy OF telling the plain Truth
without cxaggcration or misrepre-
scntation. standing fast for the
Right, is heartily approved with
growing force by the intelligent
Public to which ii appeals.
To read it is a liberal Education,
and the citizen who goes without
docs positive harm to himself,
20 his family, and to the commu-
nifty.
In no other way can the invest
mcnt of 2H cents per day
for that is all The Republican
costs any subscriber-bring such
rich results in that knowledge
which is both Power and Pleasure.
Information, instruction and en-.
crtainment FIJI its columns and it
caves good taste IL the mouth
{ the reader.
|, stands for Law and Order it
Ne Statc-for Peace. Prosperit,
Happiness in the Home.
~ are not already enrolled
its splendid list of Patrons
your subscription and give
trial at IS cents per month
md Sun Law.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
READ ITEns.
Special Correspondence.

Special COfreIsondence.
Bendix & Allen are unloading their
monster road engine at Saxton.
The D. G. r. G. bridge men are re-
pairing the railroad bridge near Austin,
putting in cement pier in place of the
one damaged by the high water of last
spring.
The snowy weather has delayed farm
ing for awhile.
Dad" Ashbaugh is pruning Mrs.
Gillette's orchard.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
REPUBLICATION.
Notice for Publication

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE A MONTROsE, colo.
February 20, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that the following-named
settler has iled notice Of his intention TO make
final proof in support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before Milton X. Welch. U. q.
Commissioner, ut Delta Colorado. ON March slst,
1905, viz:
JAMES HENRY KELLER
OF Cedaredse, Colorado, on his P. D. 8. No. 2307
Ute, for the sell nw4 Sec. 9, Twp. l3 South OF
Range ~ West. 9Th. P. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF snid
land; viz:
Joseph Hogrefe, Maurice w. Paxter. Eugene
Corbin, William Kiser, all of Cedaredgc, Colo
| RADIO.
BRYSON p. BLAIR. Register.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE AT MONrROSE, COLO.
March 18th. 1900.

Notice is hereby given tina, the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before Milton r. Welch, U. S
commissioner at Delta, Colorado, on April sist.,
1905, viz:
BERT II. NORTON
Of Delta. Colorado, on his p. ID. S. No. aSss Ute,
for the VII swA Sec. l, wis nwh Sec. IL, Twp. a
North Range l. West n. NJ, NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
sHid land. viz:
Martin Esscr, Lille Wilson, Rose \. Pifer,
John Walker, all of Delta, Colorado.
BRYSON p. BLAIR, Register.
a.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-23
WEATHER REPORT
EpTToK ISprrESprNT:

EpTToR ISDErESDENT:
For publication in your paper / furnish here
with a record Of meteorological observations
taken 10y NJ. l.. Mctircw. cooperative observer
0f the Weather Bureau Of the q. :. Department
of Agricul ure during the week ending March ~
1900. at Delta Colorado.
The instrumental readings are from Govern
mcut standard Instruments exposed in the man.
ne recommended by the chief of the Weather
human