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The Delta independent., 1907-01-25

reports of growers published be-
low, where net profits were near
ly double the average mentioned
above, but we challenge any SIM
liar area in the state of Colorado
to equal the great record made
by this county. No fair minded
person can look at the figures
printed above and doubt but what
we have as good, if not the best
beet producing soil to be found
in the state.
In saccharine matter it is known
that our beets are at the top, al
tho it is impossible to get the
exact percentage, as the factory
people keep that a secret. Rep
resentatives of the factory put it
this way: "You can say your
beets run over Is per cent" and
that is all the information to be
secured on this point. 1t is con-
servative to say that Delta coun-
ty beets run 18 per cent.
The marked success of our
growers last year has stimulated
the industry to a remarkable de-
gree and the field superintendent
for Delta county, Mr.. Douthitt,
has been able to assure the fac
tory management that his dis
trict will furnish 1000 acres for
1907. If farmers on California,
Garnet and Ash mesas were as
sured plenty of water, it is safe
to say no less than 5000 acres
would be planted to beets this
year. People are now alive to
the profitableness of the crop and
they will no longer hesitate to
grow sugar beets.
EXPERIENCE OF GROWERS.
The picture printed above is a
field Of beets grown by j. f.
Moore on his farm in the Gunni-
son valley. A number of acres
of Mr.. Moore's place is within the
incorporated limits of Delta. Mr..
Moore has been growing beets
for several years. When he first
turned his alfalfa over to put the
land in this crop, many well
meaning people thought he was
making a ruinous mistake. Space
is not available to tell the full
story of Mr.. Moore's success, but
it has been a splendid one and is
a glowing tribute to the mortgage
The Delta independent., 1907-01-25
MESA
MONIROSE
GARFIELD
DELTA

Delta county never did any
thing that will bring it more
glory, that will win it more
friends, that will convince more
skeptics, that will do more genu-
inc good, than to produce the
monster average yield of beets
harvested as the crop of 1906.
Delta county soil has made a
record which it is safe to say has
not been surpassed and we do
not believe has been equaled by
any county in the state. This
phenominal production is con-
vincer; it is a clincher; it is some
thing to be proud of and the fig
ures are official. The INDEPEND-
ENT is not guessing or estimat-
ing. These figures come from
an absolutely reliable source and
should be made the most of by
Delta county people.
It will be seen by the above
official figures that no other coun-
ty on the Western Slope comes
within gun shot Of us in average
tonnage. From $50 acres, which
is next to the smallest number of
acres OF any of the four counties.
we have taken second place in
total yield and come within 1900
tons of the production in Mesa
county which had approximately
double the acreage.
At $500 per ton the Is, ,005 tons
produced in Delta county makes
a cash return of $75,O25 or an
average Of $88.26 per acre for
the entire $50 acres. Allowing
$38. 90 per acre for cost of pro-
duction, which is a higher figure
than any Delta county grower
has yet suggested, there is left a
net profit of $50 per acre for the
total acreage Of the county.
In an article taken from Field
and Farm and published in this
issue, it is stated that land is
worth the price it will pay 10 per
cent interest on. If this is true,
and it seems reasonable, every
acre of land planted to beets dur
ing the year 1906 is worth $500.
It is not selling for that price,
but the time may come when it
will if such a record could be
maintained. There are individ-
ual instances, as will be seen by
The Delta independent., 1907-01-25

EXPERIENCE OF c. W. CAMPBELL
Mr.. Campbell's farm is below
Delta in the Gunnisoa valley.
The ltemized account of his
crop is as follows:
Expenses. Receipts.
10 acres produced 29O
tons at $500 per
ION '.'..'.......... $ l,45O.00
Seed ...........s $500
Planting ng. sou
Thinning ng...... 6O.Oo
Hoeing ............ 1000
topping ng............ 10000
Caflhg g............... l0l.5O
$ 33l. 50 81, ,450 90
Net proflt. 81! !,llS.50
The Delta independent., 1907-01-25
Wagons, Buggies
and Harness.

Ye have them, and quantities that may well aonsh you
Why when they say how you have such stock Of this kind
Of good answer is because have keep the stock so
people can get what they want and by getting carload lots we
can save you the local freight and still make profit Do you see?
That is the have Columbus Sudebaker and Pontiac
Bugges by the We you the STOCK then you will
know what this Wagons by the dozen, and harness in all
styles and kinds You can get Robes Blankets Strap Work and
Whips We do repair business, also. Come and see u.s.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21

Md.
Wiliiamsto~n-ICity will complete
school building for which SIS, 600
OF bonds were recently reported
voted; architects. Alexander & Chap
man. Martinsville. w. va; contrac-
tor. c. w. Bowling; three-story brick
building; S4xi24 feet; ordinary con-
struction; hot-air heating; gas and
electric lighting: cost $4,000.
overwhelmingly Fairmont
& Warrington Railroad Co. is nearly
completed grading from Warrington
to Fairmont. w. We, IA miles, and
has laid 3 1-2 miles of track. Ties
and rails are being distributed. Bal
lasting not yet begun.
Sistersville--Preliminary survey
Is reported under way by r. L. Ben
ton, civil engineer. for the proposed
railway between Sistersville and Mid
dleborne. William J. Cousins. j. b.
Walker and F.. r. b. Martin of Pitts
burg are said to be interested.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
MONITOR FLOUR rs PULVER-
IZED, HENCE EASILY DIGESTED.
GASOLINE EXPLOSION.

Some excitement was caused on
Raleigh street JUS after noon today.
A gasolene can which. It is said. con-
tanned about a gallon and a half of
the fluid. was placed in front of
the laundry Shortly afterwards a
little negro boy passed by and threw
burning match into 81. when the
old can let go with terrific report,
blowing the top Of the can as high
az the buildings A large crowd
soon gathered at the place and at
once assertained the cause Of the ex-
plosion, which did no damage. The
little negro was almost frightened
out OF his wits and says he won't
fool with another old can any more.
hardly any
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
PERSONAL

ID. Howe Barger, of Princeton. was
here today en- route to Giatto.
w. w. Shumate. of Narrows, Wis
tied Bluefeid today.
w. T. Snidow of Ritten was in the
city today.
w. b. Martin of Marion was here
today
A. II. Gillian of Winston-Salem.
N. c., is visiting his son-in-law, Will
liam Crews.
Mrs. X. II. Samuel and daughters,
Elsie and Neira, left today TO spend
the holidays with relatives at Shep-
herdstown.
Miss Lillian Nichols. who has been
attending school at Bristol, is at
home to spend the holidays.
Capt. ]. ]. Shannon, who has been
experimenting the street grading
and paving for Kelly Bros. for the
last two years, left last night for
his home at Piqua, o. He will not
return to Bluefield until spring,
when he will go after the work on
South Bland street in his usual rapid
way.
Many OF the walk-ways in the city
are rendered dangerous to walk on
by the little boys and girls who spend
their spare time coasting, but it
seems that the children have to have
their sport If it does Inconvenience
the old people.
Mrs. c.. G. Johnson and children
of Huntington, who have been Wis
iting Mrs. Johnson's sister, Mrs. H.
l.. Moore, on Bath street, left yes
terday afternoon for princeton.
where she will spend Christmas with
her sister, Mrs. c. G. Austin, of that
place.
Tracy and d. c. Lilly have re-
turned from Huntington. where they
have been attending school at Mar
shall College, to spend the holidays
with parents. Col. and Mrs. d. G..
Lilly
A colored man named Lester died
in East Bluefield last night and was
buried this afternoon in the pauper
burying ground.
Adam Bodue, a foreigner, who
has been suffering with an afflicted
leg for some time. died in Jones
Hollow last night. His remains were
inferred in the pauper burying
ground today.
Wiley Robertson. a prosperous
farmer of Point Pleasant, Va, was
Bluefield visitor today.
Mrs. Polite A. Lugar, of Simmons
vile, Va, is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. w. r. Rock, on South Bland
street.
]. A. Fox who is experimenting
work for the city, finished lowering
three sections, about 500 feet, of the
water mains on South Bland street
today This was a very difficult job
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
TAR AND CANCHALAGUA
ROGERS LIVERwoRT

For the complete cure of Coughs,
Colds, Asthma and Bronshltis and
all Lung complaints rendering 20
AND WILD CHERRY. have for ages
maintained an established reputation
s standard Cough Remedy. IL con-
tains no opium or harmful drug, can
be given with safety to children.
Price $40
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21

When baby loses flesh, looks pale,
Is figedty and nervous, the little one
is not Weir nourlshed, and should
be given soothing, healing tonic
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is
the best tonic for babies; purely veg
etable. 80 cents, Tea or Tablets. For
sale by the White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERS
AS Usual.
SANTA

Again we lead in showing of holi-
day goods, assortments and prices.
See us at once. The 5 & loo. store,
3S Bland street. Prices always low
est in city. 12-2-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
MONITOR MAKES BEST BREAD
NEW BRIDGE COLLAPSES
WHEN BEING OpENEI

Allahabada, India. Dec. 21.-A
new pontoon bridge opened today at
the junction here of the Ganges and
Jumma rivers collapsed under the
crowds, hundred plunging into the.
water many being drowned.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21

MONITOR IS NOT HIGH-IT'S
CHEAP CONSIDERING QUALITY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
VERY BEST FLOUR rs MONITOR.

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
purifes the blood, regulates the bow
els. aids the kidneys. cures stomach
troubles. builds up the nervous
force; makes you we'll and happy. IS
centss Tea or Tablets. For sale by
the White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21

SANTA CLAUS has arrived at Ja-
cob's Toy Emporium on the Red Lot,
where you will find the best line of
imported toys and novelties, Postal
Cards of the newest designs; visit
here will pay you.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
PILES. PILES, PILES,

Williams Indian Pile Ornament
will cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. 1t absorbs the tumors, allays
itching at once, acts as a poultice,
gives instant relief. Williams In
dian Pile Ointment is prepared for
Piles and itching of the private parts.
Mail 0c. and 800. Williams Mfg
Co., Cleveland, o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
NEW YORK COTTON.
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.

IS furnished by BIusfeld Produce &
Commission Co., wholesale dealers in
produce, fruits and vegetables:
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
DRUGGIST SUPPLIES
Quality Rather Than Price

When on are sick would
you sell your chances to
get we'll for few cents?
Certainly not Our policy
is TO give the best possible
quality at reasonable
price. ASK your doctor II
this is not a good store TO
bring his prescription TO
be compounded. We would
be pleased to have you try
our prescription service.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
Bilious Jim grew so thin

Bilious Jim grew so thin
He hardly made a shadow,
One day friend presented him
With Rydale's Liver Tablets.
He took the hint, began their use,
And this is what befell him
He grew so fat. neither shoes nor hat
Could be found to fit him.
MORAIs--Don't make your wills
But cure your Ills,
BY using Rydale's Liver Pills.
so chocolate coated tablets in a
convenient box. Price only 25 cents
Easy to take. pleasant in effects, safe
cure. we guarantee them.
For sale by The White Pharmacy,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21

When Defenders icy fingers
Have shorn each forest tree,
IT'S time TO tone your system
BY taking HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea
For sale by the White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21
CUT FLOWERS EVERY TUES
THURS. AND SAT.
J. |. CROCKETT.
Princeton Ave. and TazeweII ST.
Princeton Ave. and TazeweiI St.

Why buy stale Candy when you
can get them fresh at West End
Bakery All kinds; we make them.
also agents for Lownoy's. also fine
line OF Cakes Call and see. Phone
5bl 12-2O-3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-21

THE 3 & fOC. STORE, 80 Bland
Street, has received over a thousand
dollars worth of new holiday stock
for Santa Claus. Get pick early.
12-2-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-14
SEES THE CIRCUS;
STRANGER FRIENDLY
These Two Things Explain
How Stranger Was Robbed
Of Watch and Money.
AT EIGHTH ST. CROSSING.
MAN WAS ENTRANcED BY THE
FoREPAUGH-SELL BROTHERS.
TRAIN, WHICH WAS PASSING
THROUGH.
AT EIGHTH ST. CROSSING.

by hickory. I've been robbed, Rob-
bers, Thieves
Such were the excited cries of a
stranger. as he stood on the North
Eighth street Pennsylvania crossing
early this morning, shortly after the
Forepaugh-Sells Bros circus pulled
through Richmond. and at whose trains
the stranger had been looking long and
earnestly. The man who claimed that
he had been touched ran from
Eighth street to the Pennsylvania sta
ton where he Immediately appealed to
the railroad men to help him find the
man who had went through him. Sc
curing about SIS and gold watch.
When questioned about the case the
stranger told the railroad men that he
was standing on the crossing seeing
the circus sights. While standing. ap-
parently awed by the wonderful display
of vari-colored circus attractions. he
was approached by short man. dress
ed fairly well. in black. who asked him
what time it was. He told him. The
little man in black seemed to be very
friendly and talked with him several
moments. or until the circus train went
out of the city on its way to Logans-
port. having been transferred from the
indianapolis division TO the Richmond
division.
The interested spectator after the
train had left. reached into his vest
pocket to ascertain the time of day.
but his watch was gone. A search in
all his pockets failed to disclose the
watch and furthermore proved that his
..wad'' of money. about SO. was miss
ing Then the man became alarmed
and ran to the Pennsylvania station.
yelling all the while. Not one man
questioning the stranger. thought to
ask his name or his address. He left
on an early morning train. His man.
ner and carriage indicated that he was
from the country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-14
Management of Starr Piano
Works Denies Report Cir
CuIated in the City.
NOT AFFECTED BY STRIKE.
WESTERN BRANCH is MAKING A
SPLENDID RECORD AND THE
OUTLOOK FOR BUSINESS THERE
is GOOD.

The Starr Piano company has closed
its factories for the remainder of the
week. that number of needed repairs
may be made in the work shops. A
new arrangement of the work shops
will also be made. Starr piano Off
cials state that the close down is in no
way connected with the telegraphers'
strike .as has been reported about the
city. The factory will resume opera
tions Monday. running the full force of
men.
The new buildings at the Starr fac
tory are progressing but slowly. and it
will be several months before they are
fully completed. The present summer
has been an unusually busy one for
the local piano concern and the full
force of men has been kept constantly
busy in an effort to neep up with the
avalanche of orders reaching the gen.
eral offices. The western branch of
the concern in Los Angeles. is meeting
with unusual success. Local men in
charge of the western division are well
pleased with their new homes and
with the outlook for extended piano
business in that section of the country
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-14
RAILROAD MEN TO STICK.
Believed 10000 Operators Will Not
Go on Strike.

New York. Aug. 14-Forty thous-
and railroad operators will probably
not be forced to join the strike. Bel
videre Brooks, general eastern agent
of the Western Union has announced d
the determination of the Western Tn
ion to compel the railroads to handle
their business under contract.
The New York Central Immediately
issued a defy to the Western Union
that If their operators did not care to
handle commercial business it would
not compel them to do so: that its
contract with the Western Union
would not hold in such times. This is
argued as a great victory for the strik-
ers.
Mr. Brooks admitted that the West
ern Union is seriously handicapped.
but President Clowrey reiterated with
vehemence that he would not listen to
overtures toward arbitration.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-14
Express Themselves as Be-
Iieving Congressman Will
Be a Candidate.
HAS GUBERNATORIAL BEE.
ALSO UNDERSTOOD THAT SPEAK
Err CANNON is ExERTING HIS
INFLUENCE TO KEEP WATSON
IN CONGRESS.

Friends in Richmond are authority
for the statement that underneath the
long "SamSonian locks" of James +.
Watson, congressman from the Sixth
district, little gubernatorial bee is
working overtime. According to the
word that has been received by sew
eral prominent republican leaders of
Richmond, and which is freely passed
about, is the statement that although
James E. has at no time made pub
lie declaration of his candidacy for
the gubernatorial chair, he will be a
candidate and already an organization
of no mean proportions is being form
ed over the state to push Watson's
campaign.
Word has also been received by
local republicans that Uncle joe
Cannon is urging Watson to stay in
congress. 1t is surmised locally that
Cannon has hopes of seeing Watson
at some future date speaker of the
national house of representatives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-14
Visit of Railroad Officials to
New Castle Cheers Rich
mOnd Suburb.
NEFF AND M'CABE INSPECT
VISITORS WE'RE COMPLIMENT
AIRY IN THEIR REFERENCES TO
WHAT THE TOWN" HAS AC-
COMPLISHED.

New Castle, Ind, Aug. 1f.-Pennsyl-
vania officials were in this city Mon.
day viewing the town generally. look
ing over the station building and in
vestigating various matters of interest
to the road. They arrived and depart
ed in a special train. The party con
sisted of General superintendent Nc
Carthy, Superintendent Olliger of Co
lumbus. superintendent Neff of Rich
mond, and Division Freight Agent Guy
McCabe, also of Richmond.
The men were taken about the city in
automobiles and carryall and were
accompanied by A. r. Sligar. Various
points of interest were pointed out. in.
cluding the rose houses, factories new
additions, business blocks, etc. They
were complimentary i'm their remarks
concerning the advancement of the
town and praised the men who are
building a city"
That this visit is in connection with
the station situation goes without say
ing The officials are of the opinion
that New Castle is deserving of some.
thing in the way of an Improvement
but they studiously avoided the ques-
tion while here. Nothing concerning
their intentions was given out prob.
ably because the matter is not ripe.
People generally. are hoping and
praying that the visit of Monday means
something important and that devel.
opments of a pleasing nature will be
announced shortly Dy the proper Off
cials.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-14
1856 PERSONS ENGAGE
TEnT|NG PRIVILEGES
This Number Already Plan to
Camp Out.
ORDER FOR TENTS SOON.

One hundred and fifty-six persons
have thus far availed themselves of the
opportunity to camp in Glen Miller dur
ing the chautauqua season. which will
open August Secretary Hiser of
the chautauqua association states that
as the time is now short for making
reservations. all persons who contem-
plete camping should at once make ap-
plication. The order for the tents will
be placed within few days and per-
sons who fail to select sites for a camp
prior to the placing of the order may
not be able TO get accommodations.
Secretary Hiser may be found through
out the day at the Commercial club
rooms, Masonic temple. Phone 2,ooo.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-14
Asking Richmond Commercial
Club to Tell of Inter-
change Campaign.
CONDITIONS ARE SIMILAR.
THE PANHANDLE ABSOLUTELY
REFUSES TO INTERCHANGE
FREIGHT WITH THE c., C. & L.
ROAD AT MARION.

The little city of Marion, Ind. to
Richmond's northwest, is in a peck OF
trouble, much like that in which the
Commercial club and railroads engaged
a short time ago. over the freight in
terchange in this city. The CONNER
cial club of Marion states that the Pan
handle refuses absolutely to inter-
change freight with the c.. c. X l.. in
that city, and furthermore refuses To
accept any freight shipped over the
c. c. & L.. for transfer TO the Panhan-
die In that city. This lis causing con-
siderable dissatisfaction among the
manufacturers of Marion. but they are
apparently in the unmerciful hands of
the big railroad combine AS the
Richmond Commercial club waced such
a warm campaign here for freight In
terchange and has apparently won the
fight, the business men of Marion de-
cided to ascertain the manner i'm which
the Richmond organization went about
the matter. Accordingly. they have
written Secretary Haas of the CONNER
cial club, asking him just how the club
i'm this city proceeded to get the inter-
change order. that the organization
there may bring such pressure to bear
on the Panhandle. that the big road
will be only too glad To grant the in
terchange. Information will be sent
to Marion.
Will Push II Along.
The local Commercial club. which
has been worrying some over the ap-
parent disregard shown by the Penn
sylvania for the Indiana State Com
merce commissions ruling. In regard TO
the freight interchange in this city.
has received letter from the COM
mission. assuring the club that the
commission will Immediately take up
the matter of interchange with the
railroads and impress upon them that
the inter lange connections viii have
to be made Immediately. Although IL
is not known definitely locally. II is
supposed that the commission will ask
the railroads to have the physical con-
nection of the two lines made within
a specified time.
AS time passes. the opinion express
ed some time ago that the Pennsylva-
MIA is simply holding back on the
freight interchange proposition until
the new freight house and switches
are completed. that there would be no
room for a physical connection of the
two roads at the point planned, is gain
ing still further hold on the minds OF
local shippers and members Of the
Commercial club. This movement
will be blocked by the decision OF the
state commission to force matters to
an immediate issue.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-14
PICTURE CONVERSE IN
INDIANAPOLIS STAR
Excellent Likeness of Rich.
mOnd Man Given.
STATE X. OF P. OFFICER

An excellent likeness of William c.
Converse, dispenser of legal opinions
and sentences in the Richmond police
court. also inner guard of the Grand
Lodge of knights of Pytnias. appeared
oils Star this morning. The picture
represents Converse standing in front
of portal. securely fastened with pad
locks A large bunch of keys is in his
left hand and with a slight frown on
his face he resolutely faces all would
be intruders. determined to let none
pass without credentials. The picture
is a most excellent likeness of the
Judge"