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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

The steamboats, on the Grand
Canal at Venice have not exterminat-
ed the gondolas, and never will. They
are mighty convenient, though, and
very swift. The ease with which
they make landings excites wonder
ment. All the landing places are at
anchored floats and these are found
every quarter mile The boats are
much like the swift little steamers on
the Seine, where for two cents one
can go almost anywhere, and for four
take a fine excursion. The gondola
is black, snaky craft. The Condo
liers can sing, but there is no pleas
ure in listening to them. 1t costs
eighteen cents an hour to be bumped
about the canals. Moonlight on the
Grand Canal is all that any poet ever
said it was, and Venice is all that any
artist ever painted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05
POSTUM CEREAL CO., LTD.
Guarantee On Their Products.

We warrant and guarantee that all
packages of Postum Cereal, Grape
Nuts and Eliiah's Mamma hereafter
sold by any jobber or retailer, COM
ply with the provisions Of the Ma
tional Pure Food Law, and are not
and shall not be adulterated or mis-
branded within the meaning of said
Act of Congress approved June so,
1906, and entitled "An act for pre-
venting the manufacture, sale or
transportation of adulterated or mis-
branded or poisonous or deleterious
foods, drugs, medicines liquors, and
for regulating traffic therein for
other purposes"
nvl., POSTUM CEREAL Co., LTD.
c. w. Posi-, Chairman,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Dec. 70, 1906.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of December, 1906.
BENJAMIN F. REID,
Notary Public.
My commission expires July /, 1907.
Our goods are pure, they always
have been and always will be, they
are not mis-branded. We have al
ways since the beginning of our bust
ness, printed a truthful statement on
the package of the ingredients con-
tanned therein and we stand back Of
every package.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

The bell in the Kremlln, at Mos
COW, weighs $4,000 pounds. 1t Is
the worlds biggest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05
9 g4&5 .5,E. "a
Oily %MIHIN!GJ|
,N0rINB32I&2

French theatres give ten per cent.
of their incomes to the poor, This
gift averages 100000 a year,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

The Lake of Gennesaret, in Pales-
tine, called also the Sea of Galilee
and the Sea of Liberals, famed for
the miracles Christ performed there,
has just been profaned by the APP
pearance of modern steamer, which
will take passengers to the little vii
lagos on its shores.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

Small farms are the rule in Japan,
and every foot of land is put to use.
The farmer who has more than ten
acres is considered a monopolist
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething softens thegums, reducesinhamma-
ten, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05
BLACK HAWKS TREASURE

Indian Riches Buredin the ''Halfbreed Tracts
Recent Discovery Made by an Iowan- Soldiers
Pay Hidden by Order Of Gen. Zachary Taylor
Money Sent to Iowa Mysteriously Disappeared
in Transit -: .: .: .: .: =:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money il it fails to cure.
3. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

Eleven railway bridges span the
Thames. Four thousand postmen de-
liver 100000 letters weekly, walk
ing a distance equal to twice the cir
conference of the globe. There are
10000 miles of overhead telegraph
wires, and the number of telegraph
messages received in London in a
year is 100000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

MeXico's postal departmept has a
novel method-oG Informing the public
of the weather bulletins given out
by the weather bureau. Every letter
which passes through the Office is
now stamped with the indications for
the next twenty-four hours. This
stamping is done at the same time as
the postage stamps on the letter are
Cancelled and the receiving stamp af-
fixed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

Chinese laborers in Samoa get only
$3.50 month. besides board, lodging
and medical attendance. They want
S., but the planters say that that
would make farming Improbable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

Cecil Rhodes was once considered
a crank. When Mr.. Rhodes made his
first appearance in the Cape Parlia-
ment he could talk of nothing but his
great idea of transcontinental rail-
way, and with the aid of specially
prepared map he sought to interest
his fellow members in the colossal
scheme. Most of them thought him a
bore and some openly called him a
crank.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05
ToRTURED WITH GRAVEL.

Since Using Doan's Kidney Pills Not
a Single Stone Has Formed.
Capt. 8. l.. Crute, AdIt VIM. Watts
Camp, u. O. ", Roanoke, Va, says:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-01-05

FITS, st. Vitus' Dances Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. II. r. Kline, Id 1881 Arch St., PhilR., Pa.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Another lOwan Locates.

w. II. Faulkner and family arrived
in Delta, Saturday, from Fairii eld Iowa.
They brought car loaded with house
hold goods, live stock and Mr.. Faulk-
ner's cement block manufacturing
machinery. They will occupy DR..
Hadsel's North Delta property for the
present until Mr.. Faulkner can build a
house on n claim he took up last winter
and which is located above the North
Delta canal. Mr.. Faulkner has been
conducting an extensive cement block
manufacturing business in Iowa and
will establish such an industry here.
He says number of his Iowa friends
contemplate coming to Delta in the
near future.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Nermal lasitlIte.

County Superintendent of Schools,
Miss Myers, is able to furnish list of
the talent that will have charge of and
instruct in the District Normal lnsti-
tute to be held at Ouray from July % to
August 10.
DR.. d. +. Phillips, of Denver Univer-
sity, has been chosen as conductor. The
instructors will include Prof. Anderson
of Ouray, Miss Seeley of Montrose,
who will be the instructor in art and
Mrs. NJ. J. Brown of Millageville, Ga.
primary instructor.
Miss Myers says every effort is being
put forth to arrange & program of en-
ceptional worth and she feels safe in
asserting that all who attend will be
abundantly repaid.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19

Henry l.. Spencer and Thomas f.
jacques, forest rangers for the Uncom-
pahgre forest reserve. returned Monday
from trip to the Grand Mesa. They
went up on horses Saturday to a camp
at the edge of the snow. and made the
final climb on snow shoes Sunday MORN
ing. They report the snow rs being
about 40 inches deep on the level just
below the rim of the mesa, and near the
head of the pipe line supplying Delta
with water. Up in this snow they
found the trail Of bear which had ev-
identity but recently emerged from its
winter quarters. They followed the
trail for some distance. noting where
the bear had wallowcd through the
deeper snow, and where it had recon
noitcred u cabin in search of food. but
were compelled to abandon the trail
before finding bruin.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
II. 5. Q. {. Entertain.

At the home of Miss Croxton. on
Saturday evening. the High School
Quntctte Club entertained the ''utcs'
and their gentlemen friends. The II.
S. q. c. gave musical program con-
sisting of quintettes. solos, DUETS,
violin solo by Lester Schock and piano
solo by Arthur Schock. The program
was well rendered and much enjoyed by
the "Utes'' This was followed by
charades and progressive games. A
sumptuous supper was served, after
which dancing was indulgcd in until
II 80 when the evening closed with ex-
prcssions of delight from the "Utes. y
The II. S. q. c. certainly did them
selves proud.
Those present were. Misses Grace
Conklin. Eva Stcll. Emma Wheeler,
Hattie Hornsby. June Musscr. Edith
Skinner, Hazel Hauser, Scdalia Lewis;
Lester and Arthur Schock. Fred Walk
cr. Ellct Harding. Herbert Dale. Harry
Hauser, Robert Wilcox, Floyd Guycr.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Welcomed as Conquering Hero.

Hon. NJ. d. Vincent returned to his
home in Paonia Wednesday evening of
last week, accompanied by his wife and
baby. They were met at the train by
delegation of citizens and the band
and given every assurance of hearty
welcome.
On Friday evening at the Paonia opera
house public reception was given in
honor of Mr.. Vncent's return. Four
hundred people were present and the
meeting was presided over by E. J.
Mathews, chairman of the republican
county central committee. F. d. Cat
lin, of Montrose, had been invited to
attend and he made speech IN which
he is quoted as saying that the people
of his county approved of Mr.. Vincent's
course. The closing address was made
by MIR. Vincent concerning which the
Paonia Newspaper says: He severely
condemned the Sixteenth for evading
its duty and violating its platform
pledges" and continued along about
the same lines he followed in his speech
Is before the Assembly.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING CEREMONY.
One Of Delta's fairest Daughters Cap
tured By Chas. Donald freeman
OF GunniS0n.

At high noon on Wednesday, April II,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. l..
Kellogg, their daughter. Clara Louise,
was joined in holy wedlock to Charles
Donald Freeman, the ring ceremony of
the Methodist Episcopal church being
performed by W. S. Grim. The bride
was supported by her sister, Miss Nora
Kellogg, as maid of honor while the
groom was attended by Harry Faulkner
as best man. The bridal party took
their places to the inspiring strains of
Mendelssohns wedding march which was
rendered by Miss Ula King. life long
friend and classmate of the bride.
Following the ceremony, which was
witnessed by some thirty close friends
of the contracting parties and their
families, an elegant four course dinner
was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman left on the
evening train for Denver where they
will spend brief honeymoon, after
which they will go to Gunnison to make
their home.
The groom is fireman on the Denver
& Rio Grande. running between Gunni-
son and Ouray. Mrs. Freeman is one
of Delta's fairest diu ynters. Sle was
born, raised and ed icated in Delta, and
being a graduate of our high school is
a Delta girl in every sense of the word.
She represents one of the oldest and
most highly respected families of the
community and an unusually large num-
Der of friends wish her God speed on
life's great journey.
Those present at the wedding were,
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Myers. Mr.. and
Mrs. Page and Mr.. and Mrs. Wyfe
Freeman of Montrose. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Freeman of Lu Jane. Mr.. and Mrs.
f. (. Watts. Mrs. S. G. kelso: the
Misses Emma q. Myers, Ula King,
Hattie Hornsby, Emma Wheeler. iula
Wood. Flora Walters. Theresa Shehan;
Messrs George Mower. Harry Faulk-
ner. Melvin Woodgate, Frank Meecham
and Don Lewis.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Poison Iurnips Kill Cattle.

Five head of cattle belonging to Bert
Norton. his sister, Mrs. Lille Wilson
and their mother, comprising two steers.
two hejfers and one milk cow. died
from the effects of eating poison pars-
nip roots along the banks of an irriga-
ton canal on California mesa last FRI
day. The stock had gotten out of their
regular pasture and several were dead
before what was happening became
known. Mrs. Wilson paid $65 for the
milk COW and the loss all around is
severely heavy. +. j. Mathews lost
four head of cattle several weeks ago
from the same cause.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Pushing the Uncompahgre Valley.

w. j. Dermody came in last evening
with party of five people who will
look over the country from the stand
point of prospective residents. They
are S. Snyder, w. H. and r. H. Baker
Winterset, Iowa; c. J. Jordan, De-
Soto. Iowa and F. F. Osborn Omaha
Nebraska
The Fitzgerald Dermody Co. are
pushing this country hard. They have
had $4,000 Uncompahgre Valley book
lets printed and the entire time of one
stenographer is required mailing this
literature and answering inquiries about
the valley. They have sent out loo
of the Delta booklets and are anxious
to obtain an additional supply. as this
piece of literature has proven very
popular with their agents.
Mr.. Dermody says if even very
small per cent. of the people come to
Delta during the season whom they
have interested up to this time that we
will be wondering what has caused the
rush.
These people say they want to push
this country, for they believe in il,
heart and soul and feel assured that
those whom they succeed in locating
will never have just cause to reyr ct
their action,
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
LID IS ON tight IN DELTA.
AppIiCati for Saloon License Refused
Slot Machines and Gard Rooms
Go Down and Out.

A large crowd was present at the city
hall last night to witness the last acts
of the old council and see the new one
get into motion. Everything went
along like oiled machinery, there being
but one contest of strength between the
two factions and that was when the ap-
plication for a saloon license came to a
vote. 1t was the psychological mo-
ment and every one was as quiet as
church mice when the vote was taken.
Gibbs, Castle and Chiles voted Aye. "
Burgin, Wheeler and Hauser answered
mo" Mayor Hunt said; There being
a tie vote it becomes my duty to decide
say No"
1t was all over The fate of the sa-
loon for twelve months had been set
tied, everybody looked pleasant. as
good soldiers should. and the next or
der of business" was taken up.
When the old board was called TO or
der all We're present except Craoill.
Such business as was necessary to be
disposed of before the new members
took their places was transacted. after
which motion to adjourn carried.
John A. Curtis and |. NJ McMurray y
picked up their hats and retired. DR..
Burgin, II. W. Chiles and W. d. Wheel
cr moved forward and took seats at the
Council table. Chief Justice Fairlamb
stated that the new members had been
sworn in. Mayor hunt touched the but
ton and the machinery commenced to
revolve. DR.. Burgin did gracious act
in Offering vote of thanks to retiring
members for efficient. painstaking and
conscientious service. There was no
second TO the motion for brief moment,
when Mr. Fairlamb relieved the embar-
rassment by saying that if in position
to do so he would be glad TO second the
motion most heartily. stating that the
old Board had made record VIII ich
would be an example for efficiency and
harmonious action for many years to
come. Mr.. Wheeler then seco nded the
motion and il carried. ali voting "Ay G.
We have no; space in this issue to de-
tail the proceedings further than to say
the lid was put on little tighter by an
order to close card rooms and slot ma
chimes. The license members Joined
the prohibs in this order, as it will be
their policy to aid the majority in car
rying out its program in the most ef-
fcctivc manner.
Dan Wagner was reelected marshall,
and Jesse Smith. night marshall. Joe
Ingram secured the team work at $500
per day. Employing line man was
deferred until the next meeting. Mr..
Wiliford made application for the posi-
ton with an increase of salary from
S75 to 500 per month. He finally Of
fcred to accept $50 per month. Bert
Lowe was also an applicant for this po-
ttpp
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
DO TO PaOnia rlonday Night.

Delta Knights of Pythias will capture
the North Fork train next Monday
evening and will not surrender until
they get to Paonia where there is to be
great doings that night. Grand Chan
cellor w. B. Warner, of Denver. and
Grand Outer Guard II. H. Wolbert. of
this city, assisted by the Hotchkiss
lodge, will institute new lodge for
Paonia. All Knights are extended a
cordial invitation to be present.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Buys RedIandS Mesa Land.

Sam Cockreham wentup to H otchkiss
Tuesday evening to look after closing n
deal for 240 acres of Redlands Mesa
land which he and c. J. Lippert are
buying. Tie consideration is IS, 900.
They will put out number of acres of
fruit next year and improve the proper
ty. The land is located within a mile
and half of Payne's siding which
makes it especially desirable. Sam
says the soil is red and very deep and
the country lays fine. When Redlands
mesa gets plenty Of water he counts on
great future for it.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
hider Wins Water Litigation.

County Attorney A. r. King was at
Gunnison this week prosecuting the
case of George II. Hider, Water Com
missioner in District No. 40, against
Gunnison county to recover for ser
vices of the commissioner and his dep
uties during the year 1905. Gunn'son
county had refused to pay the bill
Judgment was rendered in favor OF
Hider for $l064. John A. Curtis and
the water commissioner = deputies were
present ut the hearing as witnesses.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
DELLA CAPTURES PRESIDENCY
". f. Obert Elected as Chief Officer Of
the Uncompshgre Valley Water
Users Assn.

A directors meeting of the Uncom-
pahgre Valley Water Users Assn. was
held at Montrose last Saturday. The
three Delta members, W. +. Obert,
w. o. Stephens and Millard Fairlamh
swooped down upon the assembly in a
big automobile and captured the pres-
dency of the Association.
w. f. Obert was elected president,
l.. f. Ross, vice-president, Ira Mcneil
secretary, John J. Tobin, treasurer.
W. o. Stephens, Elmer Young and
Ira Mcneil were appointed as a com
mittee to act in conjunction with the
government reclamation service in re-
gard to taking over such present bitches
and canals as can be used. This ques-
ton is now coming up and is an impor-
tant one. If the government cannot
obtain these bitches and canals at n
cost no greater than will be necessary
to construct new work the latter plan
will be adopted.
In selecting Mr.. Obert as president
of the Uncompahgre Valley Water
Users Assn. good choice has been
made. He has been in close touch for
many years with the present water
system of the valley and as head of the
organization his fund of kno owledge will
be valuable to guard the interests of
those who now own the water. He is,
on the other hand. a conservative man
and will not contend for the unreason-
uble
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Snow At Cedaredge.

The rain of last night and this morn
ing in Delta was to n large extent snow
ut Cedaredgc. A telephone message
from there this morning says six inches
of snow was laying on the ground at
that time, The temperature is mild and
no damage to fruit will occur unless It
should turn severely cold after clearing
Off. The moisture il of much benefit.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT COLORADO
Facts and Figures About the State and Its Resources and Products
Which will be of Interest Both Here and Elsewhere

the of square
The of the arabic lands &5 900 square miles
of
lands is
of placed
The of lands improved and in aua cultivation 1000 900
Of public lands there have been granted the for the
of common schools B. 555
support Agriculu College
For the use and support Of public and sta buildings 600 acres
The the ranch products
fol exceeded the value of the mineral products
the state aggrega'ng ..SlliVDUs
umerated a
s726o
Fruits etc.
Wool 100000
Hides l5oo 600
Observation-Disclosures.
Irrigation main canals bitches already miles
already miles
Cost bitches already constructed sS5 900 600
ann
Value of other than smeter for 1906
smele output
employees 1900
Mss NT@'ef or 1s eairass 1a,sas track - 800
Annual of railroad employee u 100000
Lead output for 1906 62Ss3 1873
Copper
Zinc, and taiings 555 600
Colorado gold mines have produced up to Dec 81 e, a $50
Colord lead have produced Dec 81 1905 37 sos
Colrd' have produced Dec 81 1895 l92a7o
Colorados dividends 1905 1874 s
Number of men employed in mining. meltrs and reduction
kinds metals
Annual for in mining smelling dreduc-
all of .................s
The coal the miles
The value of the coal output SIS 500 600
Value of iron and steel output for 1906 - SIS 500 600
Number employed coal
paid coal enpe
Population of state estimated $50 Nh,
Number of cities and towns 775
School teachers $500
Value of school houses
High school pupils
Number churches the
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Returned Missionary.

Miss Rose Cox. returned missionary
from India, will deliver an address at
the North Delta school house next We'd
ncsday evening, April "a, and at the
NJ. f. church. Delta, on Thursday even
ing following. Her purpose will be
purely educational and there will be no
admission charges.
FRANK DU PEE
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Local and Personal
Lyman Henry is in town.

Lyman IleIlS 10 III lo"H.
H. W. Davis was at Montrose yester-
day between trains.
J. w. Edmonds came up from Grand
junction yesterday. He has located
there.
The Scouts Revenge" is booked for
the opera house April u. Along the
kennebec" May 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Perkins and chill
di en- returned last week from visit to
Mr.. Perkins. interests in Delta county.
Lake City Times.
J. F. Millhouse is over from Denver
and as a member of the Colorado Realty
and Commission Co. will devote his
energies to pushing their business.
A. c. Botsford orders his paper sent
to Redstone for the summer months.
Mr.. Botsford will be there looking after
his cattle interests most of the time.
E. NJ. Gets has been investing in lib
acres of real estate, which is located
l3 miles down the river. He is this
week planting 1000 peach trees on the
place.
DR.. rockingham left for Colorado
Springs yesterday where he will visit
his daughter. Returning he will stop
at Salida to attend the Presbytery
which Ybar.a paSf uaal
County treasurer Beckley has pur-
chased from 7. X. Seaton two lots at
the corner of Palmer and 9th streets
for consideration of $500. Mr.. Beck
ley contemplates building on these lots
during the summer.
II. C. Getty was in town Wednesday
and boosted our spirits somewhat by a
favorable comment on the paper. Mr..
Getty probably figures that an institu-
ton which boosts the whole country
every week in the year is entitled to a
little boosting itself.
A banquet was given in honor of
Judge Shackleford at the home of John
c. Bell in Montrose. A number of
toasts We're responded to by members
of the bar in that county. Judge
Shackleford had for his subject, How
Like 1t Thus Far" "
j. Ad johnson brother of |. D., is
here from North Platte, Neb., accom-
panied by his wife, to spend the sum-
mer. They have moved into house in
North Delta owned by Mr.. Duncan.
| Mr.. johnson has a farm in Nebrask a
which the boys are running while their
parents enjoy a seasons change of
climate and scenery.
George Conklin has returned from his
trip to California. He says that country
does not compare with this by long
shot. Everything is as far advanced
here as there. A large part of their
fruit crop has been ruined by excessive
rainfall. Mr.. Conkln is more fully
convinced than ever before that Delta
county is the best on the map.
Two or three monuments in the Gem
etery have been damaged by rifle balls.
which is PROBABLY the work of thought
less boys. The law pertaining to such
mischief is severe and if the guilty ones
are apprehended the penalty will not
be light. An investigation is being
made by the officers. Somebody had
better look out
The Delta FIGURING Mills is having all
the business it can handle and next
week the mill will be in operation night
and day. This home enterprise turns
out first class product and merits the
united patronage of our people. Let us
at all times strive to build up home
institutions. If everybody in Delta
used Delta flour the mill would of ne
cessity be compelled to enlarge. The
INDEPENDENT is for home first. last and
all the time.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
cedaredge Ranch Sells For 81 900.

Joe McGraw sold 40 acres northwest
of Cedaredge to Melvin Lane, of
Paonia, for 5000. 1t is set with
young trees and is u very promising
piece of ground.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Snow Shoes and Bear IraCkS.

FRANK DU PEE.