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The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
PETS FOR LITTLE PARlsIANs.
All kinds Of Animals a. Playmates for
the Children.

Children play a great role In French
society. as all those who have read
Gyp's inimitable pitt Bob" will read
lily admit. and now the small Par
isienne insists on receiving on her
fete day and at the New Year live
pet. instead OF a costly doll or me-
chanical toy. The demand has been
creating a supply. and lively trade
Is being done. not only in puppies and
kittens. in tiny monkeys and in lambs
but also In tigers and leopards Up TO
= certain age. these small felines are
quite harmless. and. OF course. as soon
as they begin. so TO speak. to show
their teeth and sharpen the!r claws.
they are sent on to one OF The two
magnificent Zoos" with which the
Gay City IL provided.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Invieorate the Digestion.

To invigorate the digestion and
stimulate the torpid liver and bowels
theTe Is nothing SO good as that old
family remedy. Brandreth Pills. which
has been in use for over a century.
They cleanse the blood and impart new
vteor TO the body. One or two every
nigh for week will usually be all
that IS required. For Constipation or
Dys spepsia. one or two taken every
nigh will afford great relief.
Brandreth's Pills are the same fine
laxative tonic pill your grandparents
used and being purely vegetable are
adaited to every system.
Sold in every drug and medicine
storc. either plain or sugar-coated.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Colorado's Jubilee.

Dcnver.-At n representative meet
Ing OF business and commercial men
held Thursday In the rooms OF the
TrnfIlc club It was decided that Denver
shall celebrate the Hftieth anniversary
OF the ndmittance OF Colorado into the
Union In 1908. While It had been the
desire to have the celebration either
n state or nm Interstate AFFAIR. this
idea wns given up on account of lack
OF time. Tho celebration will be In the
nature OF festival and elaborate ar.
rangemcnts will be made for entertain.
ments OF varied nature. and several
thousand dollars will be rnised to
carry on the celebration.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
chanoea In OiamAi Swamp.

Investigations Of the scientists At
Washington have recently developed
the fact that at present the area q
the Dismal swamp is slowly sinking.
and Lake Drummond. in its center. is
growing larger. Similar changes havo
occurred in the past. periods OF eleva
ton and subsistence gradually sue
ceeding one another. The average ele-
vation above sea level Is SO slight
that natural drainage Is insufficient
to remove the rainfall.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness. It is usually neces-
sary to use 30 much starch that the
beauty and fneness OF the fabric Is
hidden behind a paste OF varying
thickness. which not only DESTROYS the
appearance. but also affects the wear
ing quality OF the goods. This trouble
san be entirely overcome by using DE-
aancc Starch. as II can be applied
much more thinly because OF its great
Or strength than other makes.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
In the Matter OF 1jos.

The man who tips tho highest gets
the best service and the most ostenta.
tious difference. Give this to the
cook. said a St. Louis parvenue.
handing one dollar to the waiter with
his order. and tell him to Oook 1t my
wal Give this to the cook" said
a scToe at the next table. handing a
two dollar bill to the waiter with his
orde: and tel! him to cook it his own
way, for he is a better cook than l
am. We will not be outshone. We
will not shrink in any mans shadow.
At the same time the pace is too hot
and .sst for most OF us.-St Louis
Globe Democrat
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
W.. NSsSssE4EHSs7

We are known as the largest growers of
Grasses. Clovers. Oats, Barley. Corn. Po.
ta;ocs and Farm Seeds in America. Oper-
ate over 5000 acres.
Our mammoth l4s-paec catalog is mailed
free to all intending buyers; or send
SC IN STAMPS
and receive sample of perfect balance ra-
ton grass Seed together with Fodder
Plants. Clover. etc, etc, and big Plant
and Seed CataloG free.
John 4. Salzer Seed Co., Box W, La
Crosse, Wis
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Marflaae at . Discount.

All tho conditions OF modern life
are such A. to discourage men and
women from marrying. and II they do
20 to make them discontented. Di-
vorce has rushed from the extreme
OF being considered h disgrace which
never should be mentioned to that OF
being regarded as n standard joke in
the comic papers. at subject to be
worked up In stage comedy and hilar-
ously received BY large audiences.-N.
7. Independent.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

The extraordinary popularity OF fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice Of Starch a matter OF great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch. being free
from all injurious chemicals. Is the
only one which Is safe TO use on nne
fabrics. Its great strength as stiff
ener makes half the usual quantity OF
starch necessary. with the result OF
perfect finish. equal TO that when the
goods we're new.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local sppI!ca,ions they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There IS only one way to
deafness and that BY constitutional remedies.
Deafness 10 caused BY an inaamed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the EustachIsn Tube. When this
tube 10 inaarped you have . rumhaS sound or i'm
perfect hearing and hen II Is entirely closed. Deaf
10 the aad unless the Inflammation be
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal condi
tlon hearing will be destroyed forever: nine cases
out Of ten arc caused by Catarrh. which Il nothing
bot An indArned condition o: the mucous surfaces-
We will give ono Huntred Dollars for any of
Deafness tcaused by cstArrh) that cannot be cured
by Hairs CAtArrh CGrc. Sead for circulars. free.
f.J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold BY Druggists sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

BY following the directions. which
are plainly printed on each package of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made Just as stih rs de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try 1t. 16 OF. for 10c. sold by
Ill good grocors.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
0usoenhelm at Washington.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Guggenheim
reached here Thursday evening and
will remain several days. going hence
to Florida for short visit. Numerous
newspaper reporters. who had heard Of
Senator Guggenhelm's expected ar.
rival, were at his hotel to meet him,
but no declined to be interviewed.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
To Explore Greenland Coat.

The duke OF Orleans has announced
to his friends at Copenhagen that he
intends to start a new expedition next
spring In the ship Belgica to pene-
trate as far as possible along the
northeast coast OF Greenland The
purpose is to join the Danish expedi-
tion. under Mylius Erichsen. which
lef, last June to explore the same
coast
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Sweet Amenities,

Il hope you won't be disappointed.
dear. for know erybody thought
George was paying attention to you.
But as a matter Of fact. he asked me
last night to marry him."
He has then carried out his threat.
poor fellow"
What threat!"
He declared to me the last time
refused him that he would take some
desperate step"
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Health Of New York City.

Statistics OF the board OF health
show that the general death rate in
New York city Is decreasing in all
diseases excepting the four groups Of
acute respiratory troubles. cancer,
diseases OF the heart and diseases
OF the kidneys
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

With smooth IRON and Defiance
Starch. you can launder your shirt
waist Just as we'll at home as the
steam laundry can: 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear Of the goods.
and 1t will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

says: For twelve
or fifteen years I
was suffering fire.
quent attacks OF
pain in the bGck
and kidneys that
lasted for three
weeks at = time. l
would be unable to
turn In bed. Tho
urine was in a
terrible condition.
at times a COM
plete stoppage oc-
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

curr.Ag. began with Doan's Kidney
P1lls. and soon felt better. Keeping
on. found complete freedom from
kidney trouble. The cure has been
pertinent. l owe my good health to
Doac Kidney Pills"
: ! by all dealers. so cents a box.
Fosier Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Now an Elephant Farm.

The latest addition TO the list OF
"'-eak farms" is an elephant farm.
hich. 1t is claimed. will be estao-
he'd near Pasadena. Cal. The plans
are for maintaining a herd OF 300
animals.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Revolt Aealns. Trading stamps.

"No more trading stamps" Is the
slogan Of q campaign which English
grocerymen are carrying on. One OF
them. whose shop is in Ecst London.
says There is not a small grocer in
England who earns Is per cent on his
capital. Ten per cent is average profit
and the cost of trading stamps leaves
him only about 6A per cent
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

Defiance Starch Is the latest inven-
'lOn in that line and an improvement
u all other makes: 1t is more eco
a pmical. does better WORK, takes less
..rne. Get it from any grocer.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Sweep's Curious Find,

An Atherington (Eng.) sweep.
named Joshua Folland. was sweeping
the chimney OF house which had
been unoccupied for some little time
at High Beckington. when. to his
great surprise. he swept down seven
fullgrown, live wild rabbits. which he
bagged.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Stlll Behind the 1lmss,

New York city transportation "a
cilit.es are as Inadequate ~ they were
before the subways were built, al.
though these underground highways
carried $4,000, 900 passengers In 1905.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Disease and lnIustIee.

The sin which 10 termed dishonesty
10 tho same evil as that which is
called disease in living bodies or
blight in the seasons; and In cities
and governments has another name.
which 10 injustice.-Plato.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

Hath any wronged theef Be brave
ly revenged; slight II, and the works
begun: forgive It, and It's finished. He
Is below himself that 10 not above an
injury.-Quarles.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

For iexibility. smooth finish. stiH.
ness and durability. Defiance Starch
has no eoual--10c for 16 or.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Every noble activity Eakes room
for itself-EIuerson.

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. are fast
to light and washing and color more goods
than others. l0c per package.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

Garfield Tea Guaranteed under the
Pure Food and Drug Law regulates u
sluggish liver, ovcrcomcs constipation, pu-
rifles the blood and cradicatcs disease. 1t
il made of Herbs.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

It takes a clever man to pick up an
umbrella and walk OF with Il Just ~
U Il belonged 70 him.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

II takes hair tonic manufacturer
10 pull the wool over the eyes OF .
man.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

It's Just as easy to be pleasant as
otherwiss-and 1t pays better.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

The man who is on pleasure bent Is
apt to find himself broke in due time.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

Fate is a female who gives men the
laugh for believing her.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

II all a mans real wants are graft
ned he has no excuse for being un
happy.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Record Of Forty Year,.

Rev. Edward Everett Hale has been
attending White House receptions
since 1862 On the latest occasion he
presented one OF his grandchildren.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

Defiance Starch-Never sticks to the
iron-no blotches-no blisters, makes
ironing easy and does not injure the
goods
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
AWFUL ATTACKS OF PAIN,
- Most Dreadful Case Of Kidney
Trouble and How II Was Cured.

Thomas NJ Mccullough. 321 South |
Weber St. Colorado Springs, Colo, |
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAT
Take LAXATIVE nROMo QyDnlns Tab,sts, Drug
kiats refund money " II fSis 10 cure 4. "
GROVES sisuAturS 10 on each bog, ~,
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

Mon who make the most moasy Ct
0eAore to make Il for thaR
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethns softens the gums, reduces IN
nAmmation. alays pain cures wind col!C 25c bottle.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Material for Citizens.

On an average 29s alien children IN
der IA years old arrive in New York
city each day.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cas-
OF Itching Bind. Bleeding or Pruiruding Pile. i
TO IL days or money refunded. SIC.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Glover 4 Grass Seeds.

Everybody loves lots and lots of Glover
Grasses for hogs, cows, sheep and swine.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08

Important TO Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle Of CAsToRfA.
4 safe and surc remedy for infants and children,
and SEQ that Il
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
WRECKED on HONEYMOON.
skipper and His wife and Six sailors Of
Dutch Bark Landed Here.

The new Italian steamship. San Clio
vanni. in yesterday on her maiden trip
from the Mediterranean. landed Capt.
Richard Foote, his wife and six sailors Of
the Dutch bark A. l.. Won RomondC. aban-
doned, in sinking condition, half way be-
tween Hatteras and Bermuda.
Capt. Foote, who is a Nova Scotian.
was married recently to an American girl.
and they were making a honeymoon trip
from this port to Matanzas. where the
bark was to have discharged her cargo Of
case oil. She ran into heavy weather and
started several plates. The skipper burned
a fare light inc the Norwegian bark Smart.
bound from Mexico for Falmouth with a
cargo Of mahogany. responded and stood
by until dawn, when all hands abandoned
the sinking Won Romondt in her own boats.
The provisions of the smart ran low
and she put the ships company on the
san Giovanni.
Five men of the little schooner Foam.
bound from this port for Tarpon Bay,
arrived yesterday aboard the steamship
Ossabaw nom Brunswick. The Foam
was abandoned waterlogged northeast Of
Hatteras. The Ossaba picked up the
crew on Wednesday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
AN ODD ALIENATION CASE.
Parents OE n Young Man with whom His
wife Never Lived Sued for $50. OOO.

Parents OG n Young Man with whom His
wife Never Lived Sued for $4,000.
Testimony was heard by Supreme Court
Justice Jayoox in Brooklyn yesterday
in the suit brought by Mrs. Augusta Bailey
IA guardian for her daughter Sallie to
recover $4,000 damages from Richard
and Augusta Cochran for the alienation
Of the affections Of their son, Earnest,
who was secretly married to Sallis in the
John Street Methodist Episcopal Church
IN September II, 1908,
Mr.. Cochran is a linen and lace importer
and lives at B~ayonne, N. j. At the time
OF his sons marriage he lived at 200 Clifton
place, Brooklyn, and the Baileys lived
at 244 Classon avenue. Earnest was 10
years old and Salis IS. They both at
tended the De KaIb Avenue Methodist
Episcopal Church. On September II, 1903.
they went to Jersey City and determined
to get married, but as they did not have
a license they were unable to get married
there, and 10 they came back TO Man
haitian, arriving at the John Street church
while the evening service was in progress.
They were to keep the marriage a secret
until Earnest became of age, but Salie
told her mother, who wa pleased with her
new son-in-law.
The couple continued to live at their
respective homes. After a time Mr.. Coch-
ran decided to send Ernest to Philadelphia.
Then he told his father OF his secret mar
riage TO Sallie.
Sallie testified yesterday that Mr.. Coch-
ran called to see her and told her that they
were both too young to get married and
then asked her TO kneel and pray over
the matter. Sallie refused to pray. She
- - - u ~
they could not live together. Then Sallie
said she noticed that Ernest became cold
toward her and eventually ceased to call
on her.
Sallie works in a dry goods store. She
says the trouble between them is what Mr..
Cochran calls social inequality. but she
says she is as good as MIR. Cochran's son,
any time. The case Ia still on.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
SUICIDE IN house OF MERCY.
MISS Josephine Fiji. a Teacher. shot Herself
while sIxters wrxa II Prayers.

NJSS Josephine Hhu. a Te&rner, 3hue kheHsrn
while sisters wrTs a. Prayers.
While the little organ in the chapsl at
tached to the House Of Mercy az Inwood-
Ou-the-H Hudson was playing for mOrn.ng
prayers yestsr1ay tho assembled sisters
caught tho sound Of a pistol shot In the
dormitory next door. Tho Mother SUI
perior and two sisters quictly left the chapel.
In one Of the small rooms OF the dormitcry
they found the body Of Miss Josephine
Fill. a teacher. lying across the bed A
revolver in her hand was still hot, and a
bullet hole in the right temple showed
where the shot had gone.
At a little dressing table near tho bed tho
sisters found a sealed envelope addressed
to SISTER Emily. st. Mary's Convent.
'eekskill." The envelope evidently CON-
tanned some keys and a letter. The Mother
Superior refused TO open il. but had It sent
at once to Sister Emily. Aside from the
letter there was nothing TO explain the
suicide.
Miss Hill had been a teacher Ia the insti-
tuition for two years and was well known
for her charitable work. A brother. Archie
Hill. now dead, was also a well known
charitable worker.
Little is known Of Miss Hill. as she kept
much to herself" said the Mother Superior.
she very gently but firmly repulsed all
intimacies. but we were all fond Of her
in spite of her exaggerated reserve. Her
work was done faithfully and thoroughly"
Coroner Sohradv called at the institution
and asked about a picture Of a young man
which was on Miss Hills dresser. Il was
explained h a the picture was that Of the
dead brother. Sister Gertrude. probably
the only person who was ever able to get
past Miss Kills reserve at all. said:
"She had seemed somewhat unsettled
for several days and had kept to herself
more than usual even for her. She had
evidently planned the deed carefully. for
two days ago she had sent her trunks away.
saying at the time that she was going for
a long rest. | can only think that she
must ave been worn out with the work.
@She had no love affairs or family trouble
that she was ever heard even to hint at"
The funeral s~srvices will be in charge Of
the sisterhood and the burial will a
place in the little yard Of the chapel on the
banks of the river.
The House Of Mercy is under charge Of the
of st. Mary. The Rev. DR.. Morgan
Dix Is president OF the institution, Charles
A. Schsrnerhorn secretary. and Elihu
Chauncey treasurer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
COAL BOAT WEN NAY STRIKE.
Barge Handlers Threaten to Quit To-day
Want NJ FER Cent. Advance.


The transportation companies which tow
coal to New York prepared yesterday
for a threatened strike to-day OF the Tide
Water Boatmen's Union, consisting OF the
men on the coal barges. The union has made
a general demand for rs per cent. advance
in wages. which the companies refuse to
grant.
Some Of the men struck yesterday, and IL
the strike becomes general to-day Il will
interfere with deliveries OF coal from Perth
Amboy, South Amboy, Port Reading, Eliza
bethport, st. George, Staten Island; Edge
water, Hoboken and other places where
there are coal pockets. The Tide Water
Boatmen's Union is affiliated with the
International Longshoremen and Marine
Transportation Workers Union. The men
live on the barges in houses prepared for
them, with their families. and have free
coal. They get from $40 to $40 a month,
most Of them being paid. the employers
say, at the latter rate.
Some of the transportation companies
made q Of the mon on the barges
yesterday and said that they were ready
to pay OF thoae who strike. and will Hi
their places; According 70 the employers
number Of the men remaining ut work. The
companies have no association, but they
kept in touch yesterday. and there is a en-
eral understanding that the demand will
not be conceded. Some OF them say that
they advanced the wages within the last
year.
Among the towing concerns on which
the demand has been made are James
MoWilliams blue Line), NJ. 4 J. Tracy,
the Scully Transportation Company. the
Edward Moore Company and the Aldrich
Transportation Company. NJ. Tracy of
NJ. a J. Tracy said that the members OF tho
union have nothing to do with the naviga-
ton Of the towboats and that with free
lodging and free GOAL their wages are equiva-
lent TO 966 a month on shore.
~Some Of the men became tired Of the
business" he said. and sought work on
shore, but they always came back. There
il no skill attached 10 the work. II our
men strike mor we will ave no
diHiculty in a day OF so in filing their
nlaOaa
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
Y. NJ. C. A. LEADERS DINE.
international Committee OF the Body Holds
Hts Annual Dinner.

international Committee OF the Body Holds
It's Annual Dinner.
The growth Of the Young Mems Christian
Associations In North America was the
general topic OF the speakers last nigh
at the Twenty-sixth annual dinner OF the
International Committee Of Young Mems
Christian Associations. held at the Waldorf
Astoria.
DR.. l.. G. Warner presided. With him
at the guests table were: R. Sarasin
Warnery o. Geneva. president Of the worlds
committee Of the Y. NJ. G. A; j. j.. Virgo,
head Of the movement in Australia; Chris
tan Phildius. who introduced the "Ameri-
can idea Of Y. M. c. A. w~ork-attention
to the varied interests OF young men-in
Europe; James Stokes. the Rev. DR.. Howard
Dufield. s. W. Woodward. Gen. Fred u
Grant, James A. Talcott and E.. p. Bailey
Others present were: John j. McCook
Col. Dudley Evans. Col. II. 0. s. Heistand.
Cen. II. G. King, William Sloane. W. A.
Patton. E. G. Clark. Gen. Otis Smith, Rus
sell Colgate. Cesar Cone, F. r.. Pratt, G. NJ.
butcher, b. 4. Smythe. Edward Corning
and A. B. Minear.
Secretaries directing almost every de-
partment Of work reported especially rapid
progress in the last year Attention was
called to the fact that since 1900 the number
of associations has grown from i,476 10
1882. Membership has increased from
200, 600 Il 437. AIS. The value of buildings
and funds of associations on this continent
has gone up from 1928, COO. 900 To $50, ono, 900
in the last seven years. 1904 alone repre-
sentink an increase Of about $40, 200, 900
A. b. Mimear. in charge of Y. nj. G. A.
work In the Canal Zone, said that I.7OO
American young men are now enrolled and
are taking advantage Of the four club
houses built at a cost of $50 900 apiece by the
Government. The Y. NJ. c. A. Ii doing ex-
cellent work there, he said. in eliminating
caste feeling. in discouraginR drunkenness
and gambling and in making men more
c~Ontentcd to remain on the job.
The mention OF the names of Mrs. Russell
Sage and Miss Helen Gould was roundly
~applauded by the diners. Both have CON
tributed largely toward the movement in
the last few years
Gen. Grant praised the work OF the 1850
Citations as he had observed il at home and
in the Philippines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01

stock Of this cOmpany was uuoted Al ~
The shares Of the FOrecs CfkY are mos quoted
John y. Stanley. vics-pxostdeeS aph
general ger of tho Asvsennd EAs1sr1c.
has baan indicted by me GRAND Jnry. rae
In char sd with s~ndsaworfng 30 fntuence .
Witness befors the (.rAnd lUry. thMs vas
bearing ab0at ine9sl rogrDfrauom cascs-
Tho penalty for suoh an offence mrsnscn
500 nns and n berm In the vurkhouse
Stanley was arrested and IL now out undsr
bail. He lays his trouble bo Q
door and charges thRs IL 70 bus another
episode IN JOhnsonian politics; h a Johnsoo
as a political boss IS Sighting deeperateT
for his Official life. This and othsr LnctdentS
Of this campaign IN v0 evoked the inquiry
sAre you tired Of Il all. Dooa it make you
weary. all this wrangiing and Tuning and
lying and false pretansion and mud throwing
OF the little polijoisns?"