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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
BRYAN'S looming
OUT PARTY" TONIGHT
Question of ACCeptabiIity
to the South.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 20
(SpeciaD Many Democrats have al
ready arrived to take part in the love
feast tomorrow night in honor OF
William Jennings Bryan. 1t is reas-
onably certain that the Bryan boom
for the presidency will be formally
launched at the banquet and that
many representative party leaders
will join in the declaration that the
Nebraskan is the only man who can
lead the Democratic hosts to victory
in the coming campaign.
Senator-Elect John Sharp Williams
Democratic leader in the house of rep
resentatives, is expected to make the
principal speech of the evening.
A federal oficeholder, appointed by
President Roosevelt, will act as toast
master, this official being District
Commissioner Henry L. West. He
is not only a Roosevelt officeholder
but a personal friend of the presi-
dents and in view of the fact that
Roosevelt and Bryan may possibly
be opposing candidates next year the
proposition is regarded as interest
ing.
The s'solid South" is well represent
ed by it's Democratic leaders, and it is
expected that from the mouth of John
Sharp Williams will fall the words
nominating Mr. Bryan for the presi-
dency and promising him the sup
port of the reunited Democracy. In
the past the house minority leader
has never been counted as one of the
stalwarts in the Bryan cause, but OF
late he has shown more enthusiasm
for the Nebraskan.
Another famous southerner who is
expected to display his oratorica1 abil-
ity isJohn Temple Graves. 1t is not
likely that he will repeat his Chatta-
nooga feat of asking the principal
guest of the evening to law aside his
ambition and go to the Democratic
national convention for the purpose
Of nominating Theodore Roosevelt for
the presidency.
Whether Mr.. Bryan will be really
acceptable to the Democrats of the
South is the principal matter being
considered by these leaders who hope
for victory for the party in the next
election. Opinion, as represented by
the newspapers and the southern poll
49, iOeSuOl ., appears W Ne ulNlueu on
TINS point. In Tennessee and a few
other states a movement in opposi-
ton to the Nebraskan has been inau-
gurated, but does not appear to have
gained much influential support Only
a few influential southep newspapers,
among them the Charleston News and
Courier and the Nashville American,
have come out in direct opposition to
Bryan's nomination. The Atlanta
Constitution, the Birmingham Age
Herald, the Columbia State and
other prominent papers have come
out strongly for Bryan, and declare
that in doing this they represent their
constituency almost to a man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Virginia Would Reopen 1t

with these facts in view, we fee
that it is due to ourselves and Vir-
ginia to show to our country that we
have most beautiful instructive and
unique exhibit. We feel that it should
have an opportunity to see this most
valuable and interesting collection Of
historical and educational exhibits.
Hence, we expect to reopen the Ex-
position in 1908.
Some of the patriotic, broad-mind-
ed men in our community are willing
to subscribe the necessary funds, and
intend to devote enough time, money
and energy to make the 1903 EXPOSE
ton success in every particular 1t
may be necessary to have the Expo
sition run under new auspices, but
this is simply to assure that the 1908
Exposition will not be embarrassed
by the financial difficulties of the pres
ent corporation. Local Virginia cap
ital will make the reopening a posi-
bility, and local Virginia energy and
ability will make it continued sue
cess"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
A Significant Prayer.

May the Lord help you make Buck
lens Arnica Salve known to ALL"
writes j. G. Jenkins, of Chapel Hill,
N. c. 1t quickly took the pain out of
a felon for me and cured it in a won
derfully short time" Best on earth
fer sores, burns and wounds. 25c at
Eldridge Drug Co. DIV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Pneumonia Follows a Cold

but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. It stops the cough,
heals and strengthens the lungs and
prevents pneumonia, Sold by all drug
glsts. DIV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

Wasn't that Trip I saw going
down the street just now?" asked the
returned tourist.
Yes, replied the stay-at-home,
hes still wit u.s."
Il suppose he stammers as badly as
ever?"
No; he's becoming quite adept at
it now"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BROMo Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box. Csc.
Tues, Thurs. Sat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

A golden mind stoops not to shows
of s.-Shakespeare.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26

BOOKKEEPING COURSE
$500 per Month.
SHORTHAND COURSE
$500 per Month.
TELEGRAPH COURSE unlimited
Scholarship $50. 90.
Write SOUTHERN BUSINESS COL
LEGE &SCHooL of TELEGRA-
PITY, Newman, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-26
Not A Real Failure

"The jamestown Exposition has
been quoted as failure because it
has been looked at from the wrong
point of view. 1t is true it has not
made money, but it should be re-
membered that it was never intended
TO be a moneymaking proposition. 1t
was to be the greatest historical and
education exhibit of this country,
and as such it has been a most
unqualified success. 1t has been
most successful because of its beauty
of situation and the unique character
of its architecture. Hampton Roads
and the Colonial scheme which have
been carried out have been a very
worthy setting for this great show.
THE Government appropriation was
so long delayed that it was absolutely
impossible for the managers to know
what they were at liberty to do in the
way of construction. The great pier
in front of the grounds has been COM
pleted only within the last two
months
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

sessed of information and inter-
est, as through the home paper
which studies to print just the
matter necessary, and to present
sdch matter in the form of good,
clear argument, not overdrawn,
but candid and. bristling with
facts. The editor of the INDE-
PENDENT proposes to give his
time to his paper-regardless of
what may be its patronage in
other lines in an honest, ear
nest, hard-working endeavor to
make it what the people of its
county want and need. To ac-
complish all the good possible, it
must have the circulation. Help
it in this way and it will help
you. That stands to reason and
can be guaranteed. A newspa-
per may print the best of things
and if it is not got to readers, it
is work thrown away lighting
light and placing it under
bushel." )"
One of the good features of
the INDEPENDENT is it's strong
staff of county correspondents.
From the different neighbor-
hoods these faithful news gather
ers CLEAN the happenings of each
week and present them in full,
concise form, thus making it
possible for the paper to give to
its readers practically everything
that happens in the county.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
IN THE DAYS OF '64.
The Last Christmas of the Southern
Confederacy.

The Last Christmas of the Southern
confederaey.
"Ne had some memorable Christmas
days In the south during the war"
said Mrs Zcbulon B Vance. wife Of
the late United States senator from
North Carolina. THAT OF 1861 wag
different from any that had preceded
it because we We're in arms against the
Federal govern rent, and many OF the
male guests at southern homes that
day wore Confederate uniforms. Much
of the talk at the Christmas dinner
table was OF sleges and battles and
marches. but we were all full of hope
. and confidence.
"Christmas, 1862. found us but poor
ly prepared 20 celebrate II. Our sup
plies were few, and Confederate money
was ut heavy discount. Then came
the bitter year OF 1868. with the fall Of
Vicksburg and the defeat at Gettys-
burg. With sad faces, harmonizing
well with their dresses OF coarse black
stuff the women OF the south devoted
themselves to picking lint and spinning
and weaving for husbands. fathers.
"Christmas. 1sGI-thc last Christmas
of the war-dawned. and what
gloomy festival II was for the people
Of the south. OF manufactured prod
ucts we had practically none. Our
halrpins We're made of long black
thorns, with ball of sealing wax on
the end. We had made into dresses
every scrap OF available material.
while our feet were incased In home
made cloth shoes. The slaves. having
heard OF de Emancipation proclama-
tion.' knew that they were free and
had all scattered away. Desolation
seemed to reign over everything. OF
all the Christmas days ] have known
that last Christmas In the south In
wartime is the one OF all others that l
am most certain never TO forget
Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
About the Independent

This number of the INDEPEN-
DENT is not intended as special
edition. Previous. to the weeks
beginning no thought was given
to its matter or makeup. 1t has
the Christmas cover extra and
the articles it contains aside
from the average news matter
of regular weekly editions, have
been written on the impulse of
the moment, based upon our lit
tie knowledge OF the situation in
Delta county and what observa-
ton we have been able thus far
to make. Other resource articles
will appear in the INDEPENDENT
from week to week which we
hope to greatly improve as we
get better acquainted.
We should be glad to have all
residents of Delta county and all
those who may own property
here and live outside, subscribe
for the INDEPENDENT. And a
years subscription would make
very appropriate and accept
able Christmas present for your
relative and friend at a distance.
There is another thing we wish
to mention: In no other way can
the party you may wish to in
form, and interest in your home
county, become so surely pos
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
stranae christma. super.,Itior.

In ncrth Germany n person must not
spin during The twelve nights OF Christ
mas lest he or she should walk after
death. nor after sunset ON Saturday.
for then mice viii eat the work, II II
Is desired to have money and luck all
the year round. one must not fail 20
eat behring's on New Years day. nor II
you wish To bc lucky must You rock an
empty cradle or spin salt wnntonly or
cross knives or point at the stars. II
dirty cloth Is LETT on the table over
Christmas night II VIII make the an
gels weep, II you point upward TO the
rainbow It will make the angels feet
bleed. and II you talk OF eabbagcs|
while looking at the moon you Will
hurt the feelings OF the man In Tilt
Bits.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
CANADA'S CHRISTMAS STAMP.
Tho Only Known Postal Memorial Of
the December Holiday.

Stamp collectors say that the great
est Christmas gift ever made was n
postage stamp OF the value OF cents.
On Christmas. 1898. Great Britain pre-
scented to all her thirty-sevcn colonies
Christmas gift In the form of two
cent letter postage In place of the rate
of cents, which for decades had ex-
listed.
In honor of this event Canada placed
on sale on Christmas morning. 1898,
Christmas postage stamp. the only
stamp OF the kind ever issued by any
country. In many respects 1t Is unique
among all postage stamps.
1t was larger than our Columbian
stamps and showed map of the world
with the possessions of the British EN-
pire printed In bright scarlet. The
oceans appeared in IA blush green and
the frame of the design In black.
Across the top was the inscription
Canada Postage" with II crown rest
Ing on laurel leaves tucked In between
the words. At the extreme lower part
of the design is the declaration, I'VE
hold svaster empipP tffgn htss BEEN"
above this. "Xmas. 1895" and n figure
"2" In each lower corner.
II Is worthy Of note that this Cana
dian stamp was printed by bank
note company in the United States. 1t
marked new epoch In stamp produc-
ton, having three colors. Bicolored
stamps are not uncommon. but up to
that time no country had ever attempt
ed three color stamp.
This Christmas stamp was probably
the most expensive ever issued. cost
Ing the Canadian government four
times as much as the ordinary single
color, ,stamp Although issued Oh Christ
mas,sas9s, the stamps availability for
postage uses is unlimited.-New York
Herald. ....-
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
TIME FOR HOLDING DELTA FAIR
TO BE SAME DATES AS
LAST YEAR.
ates September II, II and 13, 1908.

The Delta Fair Committee has de-
cided to announce the dates for holding
the Fair of 1908 as the same on which
the big County Fair was held last year,
September II, IL and 18th.
Permanent organization of the Fair
Association will take place in the very
near future.
The fund on hand will be added to as
much as possible, and all effort will be
put forth to make the 1908 Fair the
biggest and best held on the Western
Slope one which will do full credit to
the banner county of Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
YuIetide Musings.

Christmas is coming-just a
few days off.
All hail the thought of Christ
mas cheer!
1t softens the heart, lightens
the mind and brings the brother
hood of man closer together,
Other holidays have their spe-
cial significance; most are patri-
otic in their bearing; none are so
near the divine as Christmas.
Christmas is an occasion when
people do, or should, think of
others instead of themselves,
and, perhaps we do this too
little, all the year through.
1t is period when we are
more wont to accept the admoni-
ton that it is more blessed to
give than to receive, and to act
upon it.
And the lesson of the lowiy
birth of Christ has stamped it.
self a precept in the hearts Of
men and women to this day.
Go forth and strive to tighten
the burdens of others, to cheer
those who may be less fortunate
than yourself. In so doing you
make yourself an example of the
highest and best life possible.
To merely wish a Merry
Christmas" is a social greeting
but an empty form. Back the
words with the inspiration and
the substance just as far as you
may be able.
If we have allowed selfshness
to be driven into our natures by
the often hard battles of life, let
US cast it out at Christmas time,
when there should be a song in
the heart of every man, woman
and child, and whose singing
should not be left to any choir.
And good st. Nicholas! What
of him? May his shadow never
grow less! May his splendid,
jolly representative, the well
known Santa Claus, always con-
tinue to visit both his small and
grown children every yuletide
season.
A Merry Christmas" in all
the words imply, to all!
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Printing and Stationery Proposals

Bids are hereby solicited for the sup
plying for one year, commencing Janu-
ary first, 1908, of all books, stationery,
records, printing, lithographing and
such other supplies as are furnished to
the several officers of Delta County.
Bids may be for all or any part of
above specified items.
All bids to be sealed and with the
Clerk on or before December 81, at
o'clock p. M.
ID. S. DOUGHTY,
Clerk of the Board of County Com
missioners of Delta County, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Western cities are politely
waiting for New York to resume
cash payments. A sufficient cash
reserve is different from a shy
ness in this particular. The
provinces are teaching the me-
tropolis valuable lesson on the
distinction between the real and
the merely plausible.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all &c
counts and bills receivable due J. S
Scofeld have been assigned to the
Undersigned, who alone has authority
to collect same. All bills or claims
against said J. S. Scofield should be
presented at once to the undersigned
GEO. NJ. STEPHAN.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Last month no less than $131, :
000,0 was added to the money
in the United States. To say it
is in circulation is not exactly
true, but hoarders are beginning
to let go, and the increase will
soon be felt generally.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Uncle Sans big battleships
started on their ocean parade
Monday. 1t is good thing to
roll up our sleeves and show our
muscle occasionally. The size of
many a man has kept him from
getting licked.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Fruit Growers, Attention.

Jonathan, Wine Sap and Gano. one
year budded tops, three year old crab
roots, at $4,000 per thousand. Also
Elberta peach trees at same price.
Better rates in lots of 5000 or more.
A. l.. PATTERSON,
Ut Grand Junction. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Who Pays the $780,.
OOO?

Denver is covering itself with
boquets because of having by an
offer of 500, 900 in gold, secured
the holding of the Democratic
National Convention next sum-
mer.
To have accomplished this is a
triumph of which Denver and
the State may well be proud, for
it will bring many people to Col
orado for the first time and will
do advertising for the state that
perhaps could not be accom-
plished through any other chan
mel.
The fact that it is bonus of
$780, 600 to the Democratic cam
paign fund is overlooked by the
prominent Republicans who took
an important part in raising it,
in their laudible desire to give
prominence to their state.
So far this sounds good, and is
good.
But there is another side to
the story.
Who really pays this $100, 900
and the half-a- million dollars
more that will go with it?
When in Denver recently we
stopped at one of the large hotels
that was being run on the Eu-
ropean plan. The manager said:
I'VE have subscribed $500 to the
$4,000 fund to be offered for a
national convention" On being
asked if that was not a rather
large proportionate subscription
for just one medium sized busi-
ness house, he replied: Not at
all. If we get the convention it
will be easy for this house to get
its money back and five thou
sand dollars profit with it. For
instance, we will charge three
dollars for a single lodger where
we only get one now, and five
dollars a day where they double
up. Our several hundred rooms
will all be engaged for that week
in advance, at any price we may
ask, and that will, as | said, not
only give US our money back, but
an additional $5, 600 for profit. 2"
So the GEAR people who go
dopey on politics, along with
some who do not, are, after all,
the fellows who pay the $100, OOO.
Under any other circumstances
such a course would pretty near
ly call for an investigation. If a
trust just because it could
should add two or three hundred
per cent to it's prices, scream
OF agony would go up from an
outraged people which would
rend the very heavens. 1t is
generally different, though,
when it comes our wayl
Whatever may be said in JUS
tice or in criticism of the matter
as here portrayed, it remains OBJ
vious that Denver has a lot of
very smart people. They are
hustlers, even if they do fight
among themselves and stir up a
bad smell now and then which
forms a dense fog clear outside
the States borders.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
HISTORIC SAN ANTONIO.

Very low tourist rate to this charm
ing winter resort via Colorado & South
ern. T. Z. Fisher, G. p. A., Denver,
will furnish full information.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Bids for Coal.

Bids are hereby solicited for the sup
plying for one year, commencing with
January 1st, 1903, of such an amount
of coal as may be needed by Delta
County for the use of the Court House
and Jail.
All bids must be sealed and plainly
marked, Bids for supplying coal,
and must be on file with the County
Clerk not later than 5 O'Clock p. NJ.
December 3lst, 1907.
ID. S. DOUGHTY,
Clerk of the Board of County Com
missioners of Delta County, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Holiday Rates via. d. & r. O.

One fare for round trip between all
points in Colorado and New Mexico,
On sale Dec. %, "a, 25. 80, 81 and lst.
Final limit January 9Th. For further
particulars call on local agent.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

The new $40 gold piece is in
great demand among collectors,
who have applied to the Treasury
Department for early specimens.
They say it is not pretty, but it
looks good to those who want a
full currency supply.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
VOYAGE ACROSS THE GULF.

Colorado & Southern offers delightful
circle tours via New Orleans, Florida,
Havana and Mexico. Write I. Il.
Fisher, G.. p A., Denver.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
CELEBRATE rIARDI GRAS

at New Orleans in February. At
tractive Winter tourist rate. For de-
scriptive literature write T. L. Fisher,
G. p. A. Colo. & Sou. Ry., Denver.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
Borrowed Editorial

A full -corncrib in these times
looks more businesslille than a
sumptuously furnished brokers'
office in Wall street.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Most of the senators and con-
gressmen seem to have the rath-
err poetical idea that financial
bills will cure financial ills.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
cHiLILITLI

Is the name of the open observation
car on the private train for Tour of
Mexico, leaving Denver Jany. 23 via
Colorado & Southern Ry. Full infor-
nation from
T. l.. FISHER.
G, 2. A., Denver,
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

On account of the length of
the message few of the political
critics are trying to read be-
tween the lines.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

The years go rolling by. Tine
flies and death comes, eventually,
to all, great or small.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
In Saxon Times.

In Norman and Saxon times nu OF
was always roasted whole over the
Yule -; ut Christmas.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Some go so far as to say there
are too many confidence men in
the country for the stock of con-
fidence.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

The man who attends strictly
to his own business runs the risk
of being termed an egotist, as
well as the one who is too free
in mixing, and expressing opin-
ions, but he may be just as far
from it as it is possible for him
to be. The proper thing to do is
not to express your opinion rash
ly or too quickly about anyone.
A majority of people have their
good qualities and no man has a
monopoly of either the good
qualities or the worlds stock of
wisdom. The really great man
is considerate, always, and knows
full well that all of life'sel lesson
is never learned.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Serviceable medium priced watches
for little money. F. c. HELT, the
j eweler.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Largest assortment of ladies and
gents gold and silver watches, newest
designs. F. C. HELT, the Jeweler.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Confidence is returning, bank
clearings again show an increase
and the Santa Claus department
promises to break all former
records.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Associate Justice Brewer will
have to withdraw his remark
about President Roosevelt play
ing a game of hide and seek.
The president has emerged.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

In 1896 Mr.. Bryan carried but
one countyi in New York and the
majority against him was 268, 469.
In 1900 he led in only four coun-
ties and lost the state by lag, COG.
The chance that he could ever
carry New York, or win without
it, is inappreciable.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

A dainty piece of jewelry will please
her more than anything. HELT, the
Jeweler.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

Ault Says he will take Sugar Scrip
in payment of account and for goods.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20

AS the principal creditor in the
case, Uncle Sam ought to-bid in
the jamestown Exposition and
ship it to Japan for use in the
proposed Japanese worlds fair.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-20
ADVERTISING RATES.

Fifty cents, per single column inch per month Insertions
Of one week, only IS cents per inch.
Display adj. changed every two weeks without extra
charge; ky changes cents per inch additional
Copy for change Of ads should be supplied not later than
"Wednesday 10 insure appearance.
Locals. per line each issue; anens 10 cents
per line for frs, issue per line each subsequent n'er-
lion. Headed locals o cents per line 70: the head