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The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
Bit the Dust.

Clarence Smith, horse breaker, has
quit the business, temporarily, and is
spending a few days around home in
company with his wife. He attempted
to ride the buckskin horse, formerly
tie inseparable companion of DR.. Ma
comber, and met an ignominous defeat
in the attempt down on Columbia
Street. "Buckskin Charlie as we
have often been told by the Doctor.
was las gentle as kitten" and to us
he always seemed to be, too. but Mr..
Smith will tell you of aerial travel, of
sinking sensations, of rough leather,
and few more interesting contingen-
cies and finally can say that Columbia
Street is just as hard as an asphalt
pavement, at least when one strikes it
in downward travelling. A bruised head
and a leg that refuses to perform its
functions in the customary manner, are
living evidences of the truth of the
foregoing.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
WANTED!..-Rev. rockingham.
working season.

Reverend rockingham was much
looked for man one day this week. His
family and friends were greatly
wrought up over his whereabouts on
last Tuesday evening. His horse,
hitched to single buggy and his dog,
were found travelling homeward on one
of the roads leading into Delta, with
out driver or guidance. Parties from
town Immediately set out in search of
the missing one and it was not until the
next day that the truth was termed.
The Doctor had alighted from the bug
gy allowing the reins to rest upon the
ground. The horse started. That was
all. A nearby ranch house afforded
shelter for the night. Cougratulat ions
are being showered upon the Doctor
from all sides and hereafter he says
that the lines are to stay with him.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20

Mrs. Herman Darling left Monday
for the mill and intends spending the
entire summer there. She will be
missed by her many friends while away.
Mrs. j. S. Ingram of North Delta
burned her face quite badly last week
while canning fruit. A jar exploded,
throwing the hot material over her
face and neck and in several places
burning very deep. 1t is not known as
yet whether any scars will result but
the attending physician entertains fav-
orable hopes that none will.
Johnnie Travis and Newt Castle were
both fishing in the Gunnison this week,
stopping at Sapinero. Mr.. Castle is
much improved since his trip to Glen
wood Springs but is taking an added
rest in hopes of gaining more strength
thereby.
The County Commissioners adjourned
last Saturday until fall meeting. A
large number of bills were passed and
other important business transacted.
A list of warrants ordered made and
digest of the proceedings appear in
other columns.
The four-year old daughter of the
Rev. Grimm fell and broke one of her
arms last Thursday. one week ago.
The fracture was bad one and quite
painful. The little girl is getting along
nicely, however.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
THE BEST BRICK
IN THE west.
Local Company Enjoy Envious Sue.
cess in Their Work. Employ.
ing Twenty Men Now.

The Delta Brick & Tile Com
pany, whose investment of $15,-
600 in Delta should alone be a
matter of pride to citizens, have
finished burning some Of the best
brick ever made on the Western
Slope.
The product is extremely hard, al
most unbreakable except with ham
mer. 1t is also tough and will with
stand the action of the elements longer
than any other brick that have hereto
fore been used in Delta.
The company is now employing about
twenty men, with pay roll of forty
dollars day and visit to their yards
just across the tracks toward California
Mesa, presents one with busy sight.
Another kiln is about ready to be fired
and those just opened are being rebuilt
again. The company are filling orders
from Paonia and Hotchkiss as we'll as
many in Delta and those who are using
the brick are loud in their praise of its
stability and texture. The product is
called ''re-pressed" and is shade
lighter than the ordinary red brick.
For many years the people Of Delta
County have been obliged to put up
with an inferior article in this line and
many buildings over the county show
the effects of poor burns and inexperi-
enced labor The new Delta brick will
displace the article heretofore used,
without doubt, and the local company
will be kept busy continually during the
working season.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
Canning Factory Officers.

Permanent officers of the canning
factory located at Austin were selected
this week. They are as follows:-
directors. J. A. Luallen, w. d. Nelson,
Harry Bull, A. L. Cook, and DR.. A. E.
Miller The latter is president and A.
l.. Cook is secretary. r. A. johnson,
of Delta, is to be the manager of the
new concern The foundation is al
ready in and the lumber for the build
ing on the ground. Operations will
commence in sixty days.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
STANDARD GAUGE
PRACTICALLY HERE.
Railroad Company Posts Bulletin
About Train Service Until Mon.
day.

The standard gauging of the
Rio Grande from Grand Junction
to Montrose and from Delta to
Somerset, is about complete. A
large force of men have been lay
ing rail commencing this morn
ing, and it is hoped to get the
work done on schedule time, ev-
erything to be completed by
Monday.
The following bulletin has been post
ed concerning the movements of trains
for the three days ensuing:
''The present narrow gauge main line
from Grand Junction to Montrose and
the North Fork branch from Delta to
Somerset, will be changed from narrow
gauge to standard gauge beginning
July 20.
On Friday. July 20. there will be no
train service between Grand Junction
and Delta.
On Saturday, July q, there will be
no train service on the North Fork
branch between Delta and Somerset.
On Sunday. July %, there will be no
train service between Montrose and
Delta.
After these dates trains will be oper-
ated between these points on the same
schedule as now in effect but the equip
ment will be standard gauge instead of
narrow gauge"
Newspaper talk" Of standard gaug-
ing is now reality and those who were
so skeptical concerning this change this
summer, can now admit that the inn
pressions which they so fondly cherished
have been proven entirely wrong.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Appointments of Baptist Church,
July q. Morning service, "Dis,rac-
tions that God Arouses. Evening ser
vice. Mot as the World Givcth." G:30
p. m-The Corner Stone of our new
edificc will be laid with appropriate
exercises. TOO p. m. YP U.-"The
Pioneer Of the Louisiana Purchase y
Wednesday evening, Prayer Meeting =
"The Christian g Answer.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
Shorty Discovered.

W. c. T. Wright, formerly working
in this office and who disappeared so
suddenly a few days ago, has been
heard from at Grand Junction. Ac-
cording to messages received over the
phone, Mr.. Wright was somewhat de-
mented and the morning of his depart
ure did uot know where he was going.
He was around Grand Junction for sew
eral Gays before anyone knew of his
presence there. He was to have re-
turned to Delta but must have ''for-
gotten" his plans, as yet not showing
up.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
OF Interest TO YOU.
To Lay Cornerstone.

The cornerstone of the Baptist
Church will be laid on Sunday evening
and local divines will be present to de-
liver suitable addresses. The new edi-
flee will be completed at once and when
done will be a valuable addition to
Delta, both for place of worship and
evidence of prosperous christianity.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
M. E. CHURCH.

Sunday School at 10 a. m. followed
by Communion Service and Sermon at
II ar The Epworth League at Up. m.
led by Miss Winton- from the topic.
"How brethren can Help Each Other
In Christian Life-In Everyday At
fairs" The subject of the pastors
sermon at 8 p. m. will be-"Things
Secret and Things Revealed. You are
invited to all our services.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20

L. M. Lee registered at the hotel on
Wednesday Of this week.
Judge Bell, Of Montrose, was visit
or to the city Saturday.
Fred Lane, of Hotchkiss, is one Of
the Delta County people who are spend
ing the week in Denver.
P. NJ. Condit. formerly teacher
here in the public schools, and well
known to the older residents, was In
the city for a few days this week. call
ing on old'friends and making himself
agreeable. Prof. Condit was well liked
here and all were glad to see him.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20

BoRN-to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Drain,
on Ash Mesa, boy, last Friday even
ing. Here's congratulations.
Gus Schlapp is rusticating little
these days, taking few weeks lay-o
from his labors at the depot. During
his absence Mr.. Greenland is ably TAX
ing care of the work and another oper-
ator sits at the board usually occupied
by Jim.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20

A break in the water mains in North
Delta kept water users out of mountain
water for few hours this week. The
break was speedily repaired and every
thing is we'll as we 60 to press.
Most of our readers will remember of
a notice last week asking for Mr.. Lees
address. As an instance Of the value
Of local it can be said that the pub
Usher has been informed Of this address
by at least thirty people. In fact it
can never be said again that we do not
know Of this mans whereabouts, so
often has It been impressed on our
memory. It pays to advertise. An
Independent local will do It, too.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
A HUMMER COMING

The WOOdmen of the World
Three-Day celebration to be
held in Delta next month is
now assured as one of the
biggest events of the year.
The third day, "Cdttlemdn's
Day." will be brimful of the
latest known interesting
sports that such an occasion
calls for. Committees are
all working zealously and
nothing is to be left undone
which will help make the
days complete in every way.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
CHURCH OF GOD.

E. ]. Harlow, Of Windsor. Colorado,
will be with us next Sunday both morn
ing and evening. He may possibly be
cnSaged as permanent pastor. Sunday
School at 9:45 a. m.
II. w. WILLIAMS.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

st. Luke's Episcopal Church, Pcrci'
val M. Wood. Rector. Sunday School
1000 a. m. Evening service o'clock.
During July there will be no morning
service.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-20
0uray Excursions.

Two excursions to Ouray this week
took many Delta people to that pretty
little town for few hours stay. On
Sunday an excursion train running
through from Grand Junction was quite
liberally patronized and arrived home
early Monday morning. On Tuesday
the Sunday Schools ran train and al
though not so well patronized, all who
went enjoyed themselves while the sun
shone. For it rained in the mountains
and many came back with damp clothes
and delapidated looking summer crea-
tions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04
Jacques
THE LITTLE MINISTER. "

There is something of a surprise in store for local play lovers in the presentation of The Little Minis ter,' which the Poli stock company is making at the Jacques this week. Those who know Manager Polls de- termination to give his patrons the best obtainable will not be surprised at the completeness, magnitude end general attractiveness of the produc- tion. but those whom the play will bring to the little theater will be amazed at what 10. 20 and 30 cent price scale offers. The production has been built entire for this week $ engagement and there will be no patched up attempts to hoodwink the public. The scenic artist. Frederick Kumlosky. and the stage carpenter, John Fftz Gerald. have been at work since the season opened preparing settings and details for The Little Minister and their skill is splendid Iy demonstrated It has been the de- sire of the management to make this presentation the best of the season and it looks as If the end had been accomplished. The assignment of roles has been made with unusual tare so that a perfectly rounded and balanced performance is assured. Prices are 10. % and 30 cents: after ncons 10 and 90 cents. ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04

tion, Where does he get it?"-Meri- den Record.
 Twenty-seven of the senators are rated as millionaires by the Wash ington Post, our Bulkeley being in the s2,000,00 class, Clark of Mon tana rated at S100.000.0 900, Elkins at s15,0O0, 900, while Aldrich has to content himself for the present with a modest s1,000, 0,000.-Bridgeport Farmer.
 President Roosevelt would have made a great city editor for news paper" said veteran correspondent. AS soon as one of his big stories fails to pan out he always has an other one ready to pop to divert the attention of the public. Look at the way he lets this beef thing loose just as soon as he had lain down on the railroad rate bill."-New York World.
 The rather surprising fact has just come to light that Prof Richard Gar nett. librarian of the British Museum, who died recently. for years had de- voted much time to the black art of astrology. Even more extraordi- nary is the circumstances that busi- ness men of New York and other cities regularly consulted him re- garding contemplated ventures.-N. II. Journal and Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04

Business conditions continue gem orally satisfactory, says Banker Clews. There is more or less com plaint of high prices. and some re- cession in values of commodities as we'll as securities would no doubt be beneficial. But until supply oyer- takes demand and credit has been strained to the utmost-neither of which contingency is yet in sight it seems useless to expect any i'm portant reaction. From the west all accounts are favorable and optimis- tic. There prosperity continues al high tide. The south. too. is hopeful and is making rapid progress Some uneasinsss Is manifested over the po- liticaI outlook this fall. and also at the continued exposures of graft cor. porations. Tn the latter agitation however. there is no argument for lower prices. On the contrary. the elimination of such abuses should bs encouraging to stockholders: while the raising of business standards gen erally. which will undoubtedly fol low as a result of so much muck raking." will be beneficial in man! directions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04
>oh!NG EvENTS-

May 30-31. June 1. and 4-Char- ity bazaar by the Queens Daughters at auditorium.
 June Grand fair and ball un- der the auspices of the Italian col- ony. for the benefit of the sufferers of the Vesuvius eruption, at Jacques auditorium.
 June s-Grand anniversary prom enade of Court Champlain Degree Team association at odd Fellows hall.
 June s-9-Free exhibit of class work at St Patrick's hall.
 June 9-Closing reception and dance given by Gaelic dancing class in c. A. R. hall
 June 1i-Promenade and dance given by the M. A. Whist club at Co., lumbus hall.
 June Is-Baseball-Ail Water bury vs watervilIe. at waterville. Game called at 3:3o.
 June 20-Commeneerent erer- cisss at Convent of Notre Dame June zI-AnnuaI luncheon of the Notre Dame Alumni association.
 June 21-whist and dancing xiv en by the St John Baptist society. at Auditorium
 June zz-Closing reception of Mis- NeIlye T.. Reeds dancing academy d, Eagles hall
 June zT to 90 incIusive-FestivaI by Ladies auxiliary. A. O. H. al Eagles ball
 June fs-Dzrce and enfertain- nent given by St Mary's Alumni Dramatic club at Leavexortk haIl-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04

was hers, although she had just sworn that she had never signed the paper in question. It appeared that, during her husbands lifetime, when ever papers were to be signed, he told her where to write her name, and she did as she was told, without having the lightest idea of the contents of the papers.
 Great numbers of vast fortunes in this country have been and are being built up on the very ignorance of the masses in regard to business meth ods. The schemers bank on it that it is easy to swindle people who do not know how to protect their prop erty. They thrive on the ignorance of their fellows. They know that a Ishrewd advertisement, unningly worded circular. hynotic appeal. will bring the hard earnings of these unsuspecting people out of hiding places into their own coffers.-Suc- cess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04
woMEN's BUSINESS IGNORANCE

Thousands of girls are sent out into the world with what is called finished educations, who can not even give proper receipt for money. to say nothing of drawing a promissory note, draft or bill, or understand ing the significance and importance of business contracts. Such woman presented check for payment to the paying teller of her bank. He passed it back to her with the request that she be kind enough to indorse it. The lady wrote on the back of the check, "I have done business with this bank for many years, and I believe it to be all right. Mrs James B. Brown"
 Another society woman in New York presented a check for payment at the bank, and the teller told her that it was not signed. "oh, do they have to be signed ?" she responded. What an awful lot of red tape there Is about the banking business"
 I know of a lady whose husband made a deposit for her in bank and gave her a check book so that she could pay her bills without annoying him. One day she received a notice from the bank that her account was overdrawn. She went to the bank and told the teller that there must be mistake about it. because she still had a lot of checks left in the book. She knew so little about busi- ness that she thought that she could keep drawing any amount until the checks were all gone.
 This sounds ridiculous and almos, incredible, yet the very girl who laughs at it may make even more absurd blunders. Many an accom-. plished woman. when given a pen and asked to sign an important doc. ument drawn up by an attorney or a long-headed business man. will sign 1t without reading 1t or even asking to be informed of the contents. only to learn afterwards by disastrous re- suits that she has signed away heI property and turned herself out oi home Only a short time ago read of lady who had won a sui. in .volving about s20.000. New evi dence. however. was brought for ward. which caused the court imn,e diately to reverse its decision. Il was proved that the lady had svorr falsely. She was perfectly innocent of any such intention, but she had sworn that she had never signed hei name to a certain document The document was produced. and. to hel utter sstonishment. she saw her sig nature afixed to if. She scknov
 ledeed at once that the signsturs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04
HEARD IN PASSING.

I slius enjoy hash. cause I knoV shat I'm estin'." Artenus Ward used to say. That sort of knowledge vill not bring much comfort. apparently, to those vho have consumed the con- tents of stock yard eans-Pr0Fideace Bulletin
 That item in the sundry civil sp- propristion bill. calling for szs. .l00 for the trsveling expenses of the president of the United States. his attendants and invited guests travel ing with him. to he dishurzed sf the discretion of the president wouid at least remove the enbsrrass5zE q1ss-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04
Strikes increase in number eve

Strikes increase in number every year in Germany. AS shown by the published statistics, the average number of strikes for the years 1899 to 1903, inclusive, was 1,242; in 1904 it arose to 1870. and in 1905 to 2,057. Of much significance is the increasing number of lockouts. which show that combination among en- ployers is also developing. The number of lockouts, which averaged only AZ for the period of 1899 to 1903. rose in 1904 to 120. and in 1905 to 200. It is expected that the figures for 1906 will show a further considerable increase. The industry most seriously affected by the move ment at the present time is that of the metal workers. The United As sociation of German Metal Industrial ists has been considering the advis- ability of a general lockout of all the metal workers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04

During all the recent excitement in congress, the rate bill has been almost but not quite lost sight of. It is well to recall. however, that it is still in conference and is likely to come out some time this week. There are several important features yet to be settled by the conferees, among them the provision declaring pipe lines common carriers. This is sup posed to be blow at the Standard Oil company. Also the express com panies are to be brought within the scope of the bill of the house con- ferees will agree to 1t. and some re- lief is promised to shippers of yari- ous sorts by the provision for side tracks and for rail connections with factories and switches. These three provisions, all seemingly important, are still unagreed upon, but as soon as they are the bill will be ready to report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04

A North Carolinian, and a mem. Der of the state house of representa- tives, on a visit to Washington Ne- gently. says that it is almost certain that representative E. Spencer Black burn of the eighth North Carolina district will be defeated for con. gress this fall. MT Blackburn is the only republican member of the house from North Carolina and is consider ed the handsomest man in the house, MT Morton is of the opinion that North Carolina will send a solidly democratic delegation to congress next fall. He also believes that Sen ator Simmons will be elected to an- other term in the senate as there are no candidates against him and his course in the upper body has been approved by his people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04
THE HOME STEAM LAUNDRY 2ZZ BANK ST
 A. J. COONEY. Prop.
WHY YOU SHOULD USE
 SCRUB.E.Z

Take out grease spots from floors oi woodwork. Take ont stains from marble wash stands. Gut the grease from pans, cooking utensils, etc. Clean bathtubs easy and without scratching. Put polish on steel knives and take out stains Take of rust from steel and polish it. Quickly cleans burnt pans and cooking utensils. Take of finger spots on walls clean paint. Clean marble or white stone stoops. Take of stain from fingers without injury.
 Sold by all Grocers i0c. FRED FEAR & CO, NEW YORK, LISA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.
MONDAY. JUNE 4, 1906.

A political party must have money to run a campaign, and the most na- tural source to look for it is from the office holders. Of course it is not ex- pected that they will give up their whole salary, they are not asked to do it but it seems to have been an unwritten law, at least, that the men who profit by political victory should contribute to the support of the party that places them in posi- tions of emolument. Wonder where the republican party gets money to run campaigns. .s>. @. ae
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-04

That Is the way shirts and o.ier goods are sent home by us. Trcry ar ticle is properly laundered. Nothing uneven about our work. It is good today. good tomorrow and good ev- cry day in the year. Gentlemen who are very particular should send their Shirts. Collars and Cuffs to tue lead. ing laundry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-04
Not Same Smith.

The man who was killed at New Era
on Tuesday morning was not the man
Smith who was known in Linn and
Polk counties, who married the
daughter Of Mr.. Eckhart Of Lacomb,
and who committed some crimes Of
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses at Falls City and Dallas. Mr..
Eckhart, the father law of the Linn
and Polk county Smith, went to Ore
gon City to view the remains Of the
dead outlaw and at once declared they
we're not those Of his son-in-law. The
dead outlaw shows unmistakable evil
dence of having considerable negro
blood in his veins, while the other
Smith did not show any mixed blood.
This latter Smith was in Salem little
over a month ago, after he had COM
mitted the crimes in Polk county with
which he is charged. The Polk county
officers were on his trail and notified
the officers in this city, who became
aware of his presence here, but he
managed to leave the city in time to
avoid arrest. He had over 500 in
gold with him at that time, but where
he went is not known. The search for
him will be resumed now that it is
known he is not the man who was
killed. Statesman.