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The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

AT the state meeting of teachers
held recently in Denver it was learned
that the average pay Of one Of these
people is only $43 per month. Think
Of it! Only enough to pay board. and
GOOD room rent and a little left beside
to 20 toward clothes, articles that
teacher must always keep looking neat
and clean. And no servants Of the
public do as much to upbuild the repub-
lie as does the teacher. Hard work
and lots Of it. Worry and troubles.
Parents who think their children lang
els" and all that and then some more
are a few of the inumerable troubles
that come to the lot of this poorly paid
class Of public workers. Such a sti-
pence surely does not induce the rising
generation to make many plans toward
such vocation, vet in the years to
come teachers will be in demand in just
the same increase as in other lines. It
will be well for public sentiment to be
more liberal in coming years and come
to the realization that a greater share
Of the tax they pay must 60 to the
molders of the characters Of the youth,
those who are to succeed us in the
management Of our business and our
government.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
The Truth About It.

"A few of the ok 81 TX stands for
knocker) are saying that there will be
''no more Doughspoon water until
spring.
The Independent took the trouble to
find out the truth and learned from
Mayor Gale that in all probability the
mountain water would be coming a
gain in very short time.
The facts are that when the lake was
drained, made necessary by repairs at
the head-gate, the springs which feed
the lake were exposed to the freezing
atmosphere now so noticeable in the
mornings and consequently somewhat
impeded the supply. It was soon dis
covered that the use Of the water by
the town when the lake was low. would
not allow the springs to again be cover
ed. thereby thawing them out and
insuring the full flow. So in the prompt
manner that is characteristic Of our
mayor, the supply was shut on and the
lake is filing up. The gain il something
like three inches every twenty-four
hours.
This notice is here for the express
purpose Of informing the calamity how
lers that its time to shut up again.
As matter Of fact the Gunnison is
nearly ready to run good soft water and
will do SO for many weeks soft wouldn't
be 80 very. very fearful If Delta should
have to use the river moisture for a
while.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

A young man rushed in the other day
and hurried to our desk. Naturally we
asked if there was anything we could
do for him. "Oh. no., he said, 81
Just wanted to see what the new outfit
looked like!" Such wholesouled, out
spoken, and pre-emptory statement
rather caused US to reach for an extra
pinch of western air but as soon as we
drew ourself together and could control
our power of speech, we began asking
him to have seat, but-he had gone.
Hope we looked good to him but say,
fellar,' next time just let US know
you're coming and we'll have on our
best bib and tucker.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
GRAND MESA LunDtR COMPANY.
I. c. nall Purehased Interest aw. Z. Gale %
January First.

On January LIST the Grand Mesa
Lumber Company underwent change
as to owners and now l. C. Hall owns
the interest formerly controlled by w.
R. Gale, thereby becoming sole pro-
prietor.
Mr.. Hall is young and progressive
business man and the success and pop.
ularity which he has attained while q
partner will no doubt be his under the
new order of arrangement. The Grand
Mesa Lumber Company have a reputa-
tion of being concern that always
please and satisfy customers and any
concern which carries such recon-
mendations always succeeds.
Mr.. Gale, the retiring partper has
not, by any means, decided to leave
Delta. He is very grateful to his many
friends and patrons and has not made
the above change for any other reason
than men like he sell when they are Of
cred their price. In fact, his conf
dence in the present and future Of this
county is so great that there is no other
idea in mind but staying, however just
what line of business will receive his
attention will be decided later. The
INDEPENDENT would be sorry to see Mr..
Gale leave for he is one Of Delta's
boosters. So it is 4 matter Of
congratulation that the sale will not
cause his removal from the city.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
COUNTY NOTES.
cEDAREDOE.

Special Correspondence,
Mrs. John Wettericle has been i'll for
a week past with tonsilitis.
Miss Earl is visiting Mrs. Hogrefe un-
til New Years, when she will return to
Delta.
Saturday night the Methodist Sunday
school held tree entertainment In the
church. The house was crowded to its
limit and the children all did well the
parts assigned to them.
Mr.. Cecil Hogrefe and his bride, of
Denver, are visiting Mr.. Hogrefe's par
ents during the holidays.
The merchants are all busy invoicing
after a good holiday trade.
Christmas night, Mr.. Bob Hickman's 3
cabin was burned to the ground while
its owner was absent. The cause is
not known.
Miss Saline, teacher Of the Pannell
school has resigned and Mabel Christin-
son of Delta has been engaged to take
her place after New Years.
A Parents reception was held at the
Cedaredge school-house on the after
noon of Dec. %.
Miss Law is spending part Of the
Christmas recess with Miss johnson.
Mrs. Otis Hogrefe entertained royal
ly at Christmas dinner. Her guests
were Miss Spicer and Miss Law Of the
Delta high school. Rev. and Mrs. Fish
and Miss Earl Of Delta. Mr.. Oliver Of
Palisade, Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Hogrefe
of Denver, Miss Saline Of the Pannell
school. Miss johnson. Mr.. English and
Mr.. Cleve English, and MIR. Raebur Of
Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
A Good Work.

Miss M. A. Williams has been in
Delta the past few days asking aid for
the support Of The Home League Of A.
merica, an institution that cares for
Colorado orphans and homeless ehildren.
This home is non-sectarian organ
ization and is doing a world Of good in
its line of charitable work. It was
founded in 1895 by Jay M. Lind and
now has orphanages in several Of the
principal cities in the state. The near
est one to Delta is in Leadville. At
Denver is located the main home. Up
to the present time over six hundred
thousand meals have been fed to home
less children and much other work be-
slowed besides.
Delta people subscribed literally to-
ward the support and Miss Williams
left Thursday for Grand Junction where
she will also call on merchants and
prominent men to aid.
To-day
If can some load tighten,
BY thought or deed,
Or cause some care-worn face tc
brighten,
Freed in its need
That which have,
Tho scanty fare for one,
Will feed u bvth,
And pray
THY WILL BE DONE"
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
READ ITEns.

Special Correspondence.
The Christmas entertainment at
school house was well attended. and a
very interesting program was well rend.
cred. All the children received pres
ents from the beautiful laden Christmas
tree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward entertained on
Christmas = efw guests. Those present.
were Mr.. and Mrs.. Read. Mr.. and Mrs.
Seely, Mr.. and Mrs. Whinnery, Miss
Edna Carlson, Charles and Joe Read and
r. v. Whinnery. Each guest was the
RECEIVER Of nice souvshisr from The
hostess.
Al. Cook left for Denver on Christ.
mas morning.
A large number Of cattle are being
fed in this vicinity. Manford Carlson
has 100 head, that Mr.. Sullivan is feed.
ing. Also Mr.. Seely. Mr.. Bond. Mr..
Walker, and Mr.. Dixson are all feeding
large herds.
John Walker left for Paonia on last
Fridays train.
The Aid society will meet with Mrs.
Read next Wednesday.
GRANGER.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

DON'T worry about Roosevelt.
Someone said the other day that
they were so afraid he would
do something" Just what he
might do we didn't learn but he
has proven himself amply able
to care for himself and as for
doing things-well, he does.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

The Laborer says that a Dem
yer paper was the first to come
to the aid Of the medicine trust
and that the honor should have
belonged to the INDEPENDENT.
Alright, Brother Hopkins; Wen
take our medicine" and look
pleasant. However. kindly watch
for the benefits derived. Cure
alls work -eyeryway and perhaps
you may notice that they may
act as a laxative on the coli
umns of the Independent.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
Bits by the Editor.

We have heard about Nicholas Longs
worth for SO LONG that we wonder If
it is WORTH while to consider him
longer. Wait until he is duly ''hooked
up" and installed in his new home with
the wife. After that we suppose he'll
be like other married folk-just an or
binary dub and people won't have time
to think of him.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

ADENvER man has been walk
ing the streets with his brain ex-
posed. If he had but stepped
into some mind readers Office
what a chance would have been
offered to the profession. An
exposed brain must be something
like wearing your heart on your
sleeve.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the Delta County Fruit
Growers association will be held in
their Office in Delta on Monday the Sth
day Of January, 1905. At the hour Of 10
q. m. for the purpose Of electing new
board Of directors, and the transaction
Of any and al other business that may
properly come before said meeting.
GEORGE p. CHILEs,
GEORGE 8. CoNxLlN, President,
Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

]. E. Beckley, county treasur-
er, has issued a call for all war
rants registered to date on the
following funds: ordinary, poor
and bridge and building. Road
warrants are called to October
IL, 1905.
This is by far the nearest that
the road warrants have been to
actual payment for years, other
funds being practically cash and
all residents know that such a
condition is nearly out of previ-
Gus memory. Say what you will
and think how you wish, Delta
County has the distinction Of be-
ing the only county of the Slope
that has not q mining revenue
which is paying cash for their
bills.
The present board Of county
commissioners may be howled at
and rallied at and talked about by
some Of our Democratic friends
and then these same friends can
turn around and secretly feel
happy that we are in such re-
markable shape. Be consistent.
Give credit where credit is due.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

THE Republicans Of Delta
county are starting in with the
new year with a branch of laurel
in each vest pocket. Harmony
is mighty good thing to tie to
and Delta county Republicans
know it.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
BOUND eyEa.

The preliminary hearing Of young
Ami, the Cedaredge fellow who could
handle knife with more cutting affect
than he could his tongue, was held on
Tuesday Of this week before Justice
Fairlamb. He was bound over TO the
district court, February term, the do
fsnss introducing no evidence. which y
oftsn Gust omary in such cases. Frank
Dale, the young man he stabbed, Y up
snd about again and apparently not
much the worss for the wsar.
/ - AcRE RANCH voR sALBl = with
esu6 hsuse and stables, : milss sbovs
pS)ta q cunnisen river.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY.
Mi.cellnneous Rates.

Miscellaneous Rates..
Resolutions uf respect and coincidence, obitu-
ares, etc., Ave cents per line for each addi-
iOnal line over one inch.
Card of thanks 81. 90 for each insertion.
Display advertising rates made known Oh
application.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

THE assessed valuation of Denver is
Sis, 900, 900. What the actual valua-
ton really is would be hard to conjec-
ture. Probably three. four or perhaps
Ave times that much. And the repub-
lican treasurer Of that county and city
has collected over ninety-six per cent
Of the taxes due. Pretty good record,
isn't it? But then republican officials
are always expected to be wide-awake,
live. business men and the trust is sell
dom misplaced.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

For RENT. Three room house with
cellar and pasture for stock.
E. r. STANDIsH,
Garnet Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
Get Yesr Iee Nv.

Notice to ranchmenl am now cut
ting ice on Kernohan's farm. All wish
ing Ice can secure same.
N. T. TUCKER.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
HIlAy NeI1ct

Notice L. lss~,,y xivrn. "a whom II may cs.oc~sn
that thu following tleecriisd suany aalsaal vas
taken up nsar Cssiar~iAr. Cola. to-vit; Oue dnsk
rss hull. syut thF<e year ntd, usisAk akuut i.lee
lt... haa horna, unisanaissi bnid anisral hpene
a9 k!cgs Jaasnv ., i1k ~ e1sN vit y
~ ~ this isnasd s6s - 6spN q - os1s
HTATE ROARD or gIvDCE
INSPECTION COMn11zMONERA,
Dpnvpe. Cnln.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
~ E1ellsale.

About ~. 900 stock Of general msrs
chAndiss. Want good ranch Or catt1es
Addrsss Box lle, Delta, Colefado.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

II you want cheap money on farm or
city property Stephan 4 Obert can
supply you with eight per cent money
on all well secured applications and on
short notice.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

A Jersey City preacher is going to
teach the women Of his congregation to
shoot revolvers, in order that they may
protect themselves against burglars.
1t is not to be hoped but certainly is
feared that this eminent divine may
soon be called to preach the funeral
sermon over some unfortunate husband
that came home an hour earlier one
night and was target for the brave
wife.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
Farm Leans.

Money always on hand for farm
land at 8 per cent.
KING 4 STEWART.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

For SALE-l6O acres on Dry creek
with good water-right. Price ga. 80 per
acre.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
Money - Lean.

KING 4 STEWART have always on
hand money for farm and town loans
at lowest rates Of interest.
No. q
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

THERE is one thing that some
people forget. That is that the
county commissioners are not re-
sponsible for the amount of your
School district levy, your town
levy, or your bonded indebted
ness levy. And when one sub
tracts ali these side issues there
is not much of a county levy left
-.O275. Of course it's always
handy to have someone to kick
at and that is why a county COM
missioner job isn't a bed of vel
yet, but be consistent and know
what you are kicking about.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

Entered at the Delta Colorado, postofiice for
matter.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05
Advestlsed Letter ust.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postofiice at Delta, Colo, for the week
ending Jan. 5, 1905.
A. Brown, A. Ellis,
A. Howell, c. 8. McLue.
In calling for above letters please say
Advertised"
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

Over in Glenwood Springs horse
whip, a woman, brother-in-law and
an interested audience were occurrences
Of the past week. And still the ''wo-
man" IL not through with the brother
in-law". Perhaps next time she will
be and the Through will be . bullet
hole from breast to back. Better look
out, "brother-in-law".
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

Why pay 10 pr cent for money when
you can gst an you want Of KIN0 Z
SfBwARr q . pr cent.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

The turkey that broke into the bank
the other day has probably met with
more severe punishment than will be
meted out to the bank wreckers Of
Denver-he has been decapitated.
Horrors! Imboden.
A million women want Reed Smoot
removed from his Office in the Senate.
Evidently Reed is not very popular
with the feminine portion Of the uni,
verse, albeit he does embrace the faitf
that is supposed to attract them towart
his side Of the sex.
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

No. 4S
The Delta independent., 1906-01-05

ELLA NEW. P. N.
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fine word picture of the bleeding
form of Christ upon the cross, it
has no impression upon us be-
cause we too often are thinking
of last week scandal in which
the preacher played prominent
role. Such hypocrits are stumb-
ling block in the way of sinners.
oh church remove them! Remove
them as you would remove a vip-
Ter from your breast. Remove
them to prevent them from pois-
oning the church. Remove them
for the sake of Christianity. For
God sake remove them and
place in their stead a true christ
ian gentleman whom we can
honor, whom we can trust with
our wives and daughters and the
fair name of the church. If you
cannot get an intellectual clean
minister, getsan ignorant clean
one. Ii you can,t get a clean ig
norant shepherd, close the doors
of the church rather thar to per-
nit vice and sin to exist in the
pulpit Gods house must be
clean and pure especially in the
pulpit if the world is brought to
Christ. Mothers you can't expect
that your daughters will refuse
to take Ice Cream and cake from
the hands Of corrupt sinner
when she sees you take wine and
bread (emblematci of the broken
body, Of Jesus Christi from the
corrupt hand of d sinful minister.
"B. b.
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i
man is not afraid of the law. It's
the thief that runs at the sight
Of policeman, and it is guilty
minister who does not want to be
judged. 1 have no patience or
respect for those who claim that
the ministry is falsely accused.
Show me minister who always
leaves bad reputation behind
him ana | will show you one who
always takes a bad character
with him. Good chris tians like
good sinners have good reput-
ations and visa versa. Fred
Douglas was a public character
for fifty years. Booker II. Wash
ingtOn during the last fifteen
years has addressed millions of
people, yet both of these people
have untarnished names. How
can these men hold their reput-
alton for years when many min
ters cannot hold theirs for hours.
The reason is plain. Their deeds
are evil. Their ways are sinful.
Almort every Negro minister of
to day must have study in his
church, where he may retire to
work for Zion. This is so wheth-
er they have six hundred mem
bers or six. Who believes these
studies are essential? DR.. Rog-
ers with large church spends
an hour in his sstudy while Mr..
Blackman with two by four
church spends ten and he must
have female secretary to han
die his books. The scandals that
have come out Of these Pastors
studies are appalling and in the
light Of which these dens iniquity
should be closed and the pastor
forced to work out his sermons
aud keep his books under the
roof of his own dwelling in call
ing distance of his wife and dear
ones. Let me recommend the
closing Of the pastors studies.
Let me say to the officiary and
members of the church do not
become body guards to a minister
when you know him to be un-
clean. Uphold the hands of a
good minister but make eternal
war upon the ones who are liv-
ing lies TO their utteranceS. and
profession. R
| do not want any one to think
that | have written this out of
any i'll will toward the church or
the ministry. Far from it. |
love the Church. It has and is
doing a grand work. 1t will do
d much grander work if the
sees to it that the minis
try must have good name as
well as pure heart. 1t will not
do for the CHURCH to excuse
wrong doing upon the part of
the minister upon the theory
that the flesh is weak. Let the
preacher understand that he
must walk so close to God that
his flesh will be strong. He has
but little else to do but to study
how to be good A brick mason
is hired to lay brick. II he does
not lay them We do not pay him.
We employ our minister not sim
ply to talk right ia crap shooter
can do that) but to walk right.
If he can t do it or won't do it,
We should fire him and hire an
other. Let me say To the church.
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MOTTO:

1T is no benefit to have given
me something. but it is a benefit
to have enabled me to obtain
something for myself. Elmer
son.
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"B. B." Pie ads for Moral
Efficiency in the
Ascendency
Wolves in Sleeps Clothes.
continued from last issue J

mo momOof OF tno CnurCh
should say that this is problem
for the church to solve, that is
not the business of the world to
do it. To such let me say if
this is the church's business of
the churches alone, they have
not attended to it. All over the
country in large cities and in the
smallest villages, we see wolves
in sleeps clothing preaching the
gospel. Their conduct is so
much out of keeping with tn cir
profession, their influence so
dangerous on account of the
prominence of their position,
that it becomes the business Of
the humblest citizen b. he saint
or sinner to expose their corrup-
ton, that they may not be per-
mitted to prostitute their high
calling and corrupt society by
their nefarious acts. For over
thirty years l have been res.
ident of Springfield During
that time | have seen scores of
bad men filling our various pull
pits. The bad have staid as
long as the good They have
staid even after they were known
to be bad. and to the shame of
the church there has not been
enough righteousness in it to pre-
vent them remaining. Time and
time again | have seen right here
thieves and adul rS in the pulpit
prott cted by officers and mem
bets in their thievery and adult
cry. These loud mouthed hypo-
crits from Sunday to Sunday will
dare to read from the Sacred
Scriptures these two command.
ments. Thou shalt not commit
adultery. Thou sha not covet
thy neighbors wife, At the same
time they are looking into the
faces Of those who are guilty
with themselves of violating
these commandments They
have the nerve to pour hot shot
into a sinful world. never think.
ing that it might be we'll to turn
their batteries upon their own
sinful and depraved selves. The
world has been p ttlent with
these despoi;ers of h mes, m oral
lepers, these worthless wretc hes
whose lust is not only driving
their own souls to destruction.
but lessening the influence of the
church to The detrimenat of all
mankind. Oh wha5 awful iudg-
ment will be theirs. Yet you
will hear them complain that the
world is SO hard SO slow to. EN-
brace the Christian religion. Is
it any wonder? Why should such
m nisters think that the world
should be afraid of hell fire and
birthstone when they are not
afraid them selves? Why should
they be surprised that sinner
is not impressed vii tn d salvation
that does not make them minis
ters) honest thruthful and Writ
uous? When these rascals are
confronted with their sins, they
play the baby act by preaching
powerful sermon to the amen cor
ner, in an endeavor to make these
old soldiers of the cross believe
that their accusers are represent
atives of the devil. They are
quite likely to choose for their
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Springfield is. building fast,
put some of your money in Real
estate.
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If you want to buy house or lot
or want TO sell what you have or
borrow money on your real estate,
address Real Estate Agent, care OF
Editor FORUM, and the man will call
and see you in person.
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LODGE
Price S4.00 per year.

Capital City Lodge, No. II, K. OF
P, meets every second and fourth
Monday night of each month, in
masonic hall, on north eight street.
Special meetings made known by k.
of S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com.
Roy Smith K. of r and S