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The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Advertised Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postotfice at Delta. Colo, for the week
ending July 10, 1907.
Atkins. E. p. Bixby, Mrs. Bessie
DeVine James b. Galbys. E.
Fleener. Mrs. Sarah Parman. ID. W.
Reed, Lizzie Rubbe. Oslan (2)
Rumney, Joseph (3)
In calling for these letters please say
"sdvortisNd." ELLA New, p. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Robbed the Deita Car.

A week ago tonight freight car in
the Grand junction yards cont aiming
merchandise for Delta and Montrose.
was robbed of some of its contents.
A Grand Junction paper put the loss at
$500, but agent Gus Schlapp says 1t
was less than a hundred.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Has But One Kidney.
lpnnnin NcwsIanlrr.l

While in Crawford on the Fourth we
mot J. f.. Barrow, whom a number Of
our readers will remember was sent to
DR.. Cochem's Red Cross hospital some
months since for dangerous operation.
Mr.. Barrow is apparently as well as
ever, although he is now getting along
with one kidney. the left one having
been removed by the eminent surgeon.
We believe the actual removal Of kid
ney is quite unusual. but from the ap-
pearance of Mr.. Barrow, two are quite
supcrfluous ind unnecessary.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Two Weddings.

DIR. rockingham got in little mat
rimonial practice Wednesday when he
married two couples, Ernest E. San
ders and Miss Ruth E. Daniels were
made husband and wife at the home of
c. c. Marsh in North Delta. The same
day at his home he married Peter Bass
and Miss Belle Giddinps.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Iowan'S Picnic.

Fifty-one lowans and nine others
gathe red at the home of F. w. Shields
on Ash mesa to enjoy picnic. After
partaking of the splendid dinner, they
went to the grove of Ernie Young
where games and gossip were INDUCED
in to late hour. All report fine
time. -Olathe Criterion.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Watering Hours.

All residents are notified to discon-
tinue watering lawns at 10 a. m. and
p. m. Please observe this notice as
it will be enforced.
DAN WAGNER, Marshall.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
MusiC Recital.

Prof. Dana's scholars will give a re-
cital at the Presbyterian church next
Thursday night, July Is, beginning at
3 o'clock.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
$500 Reward

For the return of bundle of steel
rods, wrapped in gray canvas case.
strapped around the center. Return to
the INDEPENDENT office and claim re-
ward.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Olathe vs.. Dita.

Sunday afternoon at the fair grounds
Olathe and Delta will cross bats.
Olathe is playing good ball and the
game promises we'll.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19

Charles Shark Jr.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Shark, who live near Cory,
died in Delta, Sunday. July IA. at
p. m. The boy was nearly Ia years old
and his death was caused by appended
tbs. He was brought to Delta and oper-
ated on Saturday evening. but the con-
ditions revealed were such as to give
little hope for recovery. Funeral ser
vices were held at the family home on
Monday and the body buried in Mound
cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Deaths.

Glenn Hallock Finley, aged one year
five months and % days. died at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David X. Finley, near Read. on Mon
day. July Is. Death was the result of
inflammation of the bowels. The family
came to Delta county about six months
ago. Funeral services were held Tues
day.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
WHAT A RACE SINGS ABOUT.
Each Nationality Has lts Own Rang
Of Favorite Ballads.

Each Nationality Has lts Own Range
Of Favorite Ballads.
''lt may or may not be the case that
races temperament can be judged
from its folk songs" said traveller on
a Atlantic liner the other day,
but it is interesting to note the diff.
ference of subject matter in the songs
o: various peoples.
"'rhe Irishman, for instance, seems
to sing for the most part about his
lacy love. Hardly any of his songs
are not addressed to his Somebody
Mavourneen.'
1.-The Scot, on the other hand, sings
about his country and its history, as a
rule Scots VIVA Haze 'Ye Banks and
Braes O. Bonnie Doom Loeb Lomond'
ard so on might be taken as examples.
THE Englishman, it is interesting
to note, sings about himself all the
time. His songs are about his own
glory, his ships, his men, his power.
He refers occasionally 10 old England,
but only as place to be made famous
by his own prowess. Unlike the Irish
and the Scot, he sings little of his
women and his country's beauties"
What about the Americana" asked
a New Yorker who was present.
1.-THE new American, as far as have
observed" replied the traveller, "sines
the songs of the country he was born
in. The old American, with all re.
spect to you, sir, seems to sing almost
exclusively of the things he hates
most-th. Niger" York Times.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
CHE NEEDED ANOTHER HAND.
They Enjoyed the Show immensely,
But Failed to Applaud,

They Enjoyed the Show immensely,
: But Failed to Applaud.
In the parquet at the Orpheum last
night sat young man and his best
girl. People behind them noticed that
the young couple seemed to enjoy the
show immensely, but neither would
applaud. They would look at each 9th.
e.r and smile and say "Fine!" isn't
tibet great" and other such things.
but they would not applaud. Every.
body else near by was applauding ana
that started the people behind tho
young couple TO wondering why they
did not clap their hands and show
their appreciation substantially. says
the Denver Post
Finally James H. Cullen came OF
the stage and began his singing stunt.
His first two songs made big hits. but
still the woung couple did not applaud.
His third song was even better than
the other ,wo, and it was then that
the mystery as to why the young PEG.
pie did not applaud was explained to
those behind them. When Cullen I'm.
ished the song the girl turned to her
escort.
"Jchn." she said. loud enough TO,
those behind te hear, 'you'll have to
let 60 my hand a minute. I've just got
to applaud this-man."
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
COSTLY PRESSURE.
Heart and Nerves Fail on Coffee.

A resident Of great western state
puts the case regarding stimulants
with q comprehensive brevity that is
admirable. He says:
Il am Sc years old and have had con.
siderable experience with stimulants.
They are all alike-a mortgage on re.
served energy at ruinous interest. As
the whip stimulates but does not
strengthen the horse, so do stimulants
act upon the human system. Feeling
this way, I gave up coffee and all
other stimulants and began the use Of
Postum Food coffee some months age.
The beneficial results have been ap.
parent from the first. The rheumatism
that I used to suffer from has left me.
I sleep sounder, my nerves are stead.
Ter and my brain clearer. And I bear
testimony also to the food value Of
Notwithstanding that Is lacking IN
coffee" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Greek. Mich. There's a reason.
Read "The Road to MELVILLE" the
quaint little book In pkgs.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
"cuide" eranche. Out.


]. H. Williams, an old and we'll
known city guide, whose headquarters
are around the White House. some
time ago came to the conclusion that
the word guide was too common and
vulgar, and now he wears a badge
bearing the inscription, "City Delinea.
tor, No. l." All the other guides are
green with envy, while Mr.. Williame
Is having his hands full of business.
Il have been asked time and again
whether delineator is good word az
applying to my business" said De.
lineator Williams, land I have an.
swered that it is better than any other
word that can be used. The diction.
airy gives the word delineator as mean.
ing to describe so as to present a pic
ture to the mind; to set forth in lively
manner That is what we try to do
Besides, there are SO many men who
wear badges bearing the word guide
that 1t has gotten to be common. and
7 don't like it."
White House and other guides O,
Washington are not required to wear
Official badges. and are really under nc
restrictions as to their manner of do
ing business.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
cockreII In III Health,

cockreli In III Health.
Francis Marion Cockrell, formerly
United States senator from Missouri
and now q member of the interstate
commerce commission, is in some.
what precarious condition, not having
recovered as rapidly from his partial
breakdown Of a month ago. He is
compelled to remain closely in his
Washington residence and at the re
cent election, for the first time in &c
years, was unable to cast his vote
For more than 80 years he probably
has been the hardest worker in pub.
lie life. Several years ago his ply
sicians warned him to perform. less
labor, but he disregarded this admo
milton, and even now his family has
hard time to keep him from over
working himself. He has not gone
to the Offices of the interstate com
merce commission for a month, but
insists upon doing a certain amount
Of official work at his residence every
day, including Sunday.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
IN BOTH DIG EARTHQUAKES.
Crew Of Steamer uarda Experiences
Frisco and Valparaiso Horrors.

Frisco and Valparaiso Horrors.
The captain and crew OF the Ham.
burg steamer Uarda had the uncovet.
ed privilege of experiencing both the
San Francisco and the Valparaiso
earthquakes.
On April IS, about in the morning,
as the ship was approaching the Gold.
en- Gate, it was suddenly shaken vic.
lently. The captain Immediately or.
dered the engines reversed, but the
ship continued to CULVER. While CIV.
cry one was wondering what the ship
had run against the pilot came On
board and told of the great earth
quake. Soon the clouds OF smoke also
spoke of the fires raging in the
doomed city. The next day fugitives
began to come on board and during
the following ten days about 100 per.
soDs were daily fed. Then the steam.
or started homeward.
On Aug. Is she was anchored in the
harbor OF Valparaiso. 1t was after
supper and the captain lay OH his sofa
reading, when suddenly The ship was
shaken so ytola:ltly that the captain
vas tossed up and glasses fell from
the cuDboards to be shattered OH the
floor. The first officer was shouting:
Earthquake! Another earthquake!"
The ship continued to move up and
down so violently that one coull not
stand. Then there was ~ pause. fol-
lowed by other earthquakes.
Looking landward, terrible sight
presented itself. The city was III
ruins and the cries Of the people.
mingled with the dismal hawlings Of
the dogs, lent additional terror to the
sight of the city burning in twenty
places al once.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
ORIGIN OF NURSERY RHYMES.
Some Very Familiar Lines Are Cen.
turtles Old.


Slang phrases, in course of time. be-
come absorbed into the vernac,,iar,
Just in the same way that nonsense
rhymes and nursery verses become in
stitutions, says the London Chronicle.
Take The Following examples. The
famous lines
Mother may ! so out to swim?
Yes, my darling daughter;
Hang your clothes on hickory limb.
And don't go near the water"
are. az least 1900 years old, being
found in the book Of jests OF the sixth
century, compiled by Hierocles.
"Humpty Dump1y sat on WALL"
etc, has come down to us from the
days of King John. The Babes in the
Wood" dates from the fifteenth cen
fury. being founded upon facts, an old
house near Wayland Wood, Norfolk,
having the whole story In carvings ON
a mantelpiece. Little Jack Horner."
Little Miss Muffe,t," odd Mother
Hubbard" Mother Goose" and
"Goosey, Goosey, Gander" are each
traceable to the sixteenth century.
PUSSY Cat, Pussy Cat, where have
you been?" belongs to the reign Of
Queen Elizabeth. Three Blind Mice"
first appeared in a music book dated
1909. "a Froggie Would a-Wooing
Go" was licensed to be sung as far
back as 1850. Boys and Girls, Come
Out to Play" and Lucy Locket Lost
Her Pocket" both hail from the period
Of Charles II. And last of all, "Cin.
de"ella," "Jack the Giant Killer"
"Bluebeard" and "Tom Thumb" were
published by their author, Charles
Pcrrault, in the year 1897.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
czAa'NA's CHARM OF MANNER.
Beautiful. Graceful Woman. Whose
Pictures Represent Her Poorly.

Beautiful, Graceful Woman, Whose
Pictures Represent Her Poorly.
The general appearance of the
Czarina may be fairly we'll known in
this country. although fewer pictures
have been published of her than of
any other crowned head. But no pic.
ture that had seen, writes Amelia
Kussner COudert in the Century. gave
any idea Of how she really looks. seen
thus face to face
Perhaps this may be for the reason
that much of her beauty comes from
exquisite coloring and that there is
about her subtle charm impossible
TO picture and difficult to describe.
She is very tall and very slender, yet
most finely proportioned. Her feat
Nres are almost Greek in their reg,,.
larity and the natural expression of
her face struck ME at once as singu.
larry wistful and sweet sadness that
never went quite away even when she
smiled.
Her hair is strikingly beautiful and
luxuriant.S long, heavy, glossy and
brown gold in color. Her eyes are
large, soft. lustrous gray blue, with
long lashes, and painted them cast
down, as they nearly always are; for
she is Shy and hardly ever looks up
without Il blush.
Yet with all the Czarina's blushine
sllyness her bearing impressed me
with sense Of something much deep.
er ami graver than mere admiration
for beautiful, graceful woman. 1t is
dificult 10 define just what this i'm.
preston was. but it may be termed
majesty, for lack of subtler term;
and the feeling of it increased during
the entire time that l was privileged
10 enter her presence, although no one
could have been kinder or more
simple in all that she said and did.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
Hard on eioos,

"There were two men got into a
scrimmage in front of the bank to.
day." said Mr.. Biggs at the family sup.
per table, "and 1t looked pretty bad for
one Of them. The biggest one grabbed
a stick, and l thought that he was go.
ing to knock the others brains out, so,
of course, 1 jumped in between them"
The family had listened with rapt
attention, and as Mr.. Biggs paused in
his narrative the young heir, whose re.
spect for his fathers bravery is im-
measurable, proudly remarked:
HE couldn't knock any brains out of
you, could he, father"
The head of the family gazed long
and earnestly at the heir, as il to de.
tect evidences of a budding humorist.
but, as the youth continued to MUNICH
his tart with great innocence, he
gulped and resumed his supper.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
scALv ERUPTION ON BODY.
Doctors and Remedies Fruit,ess-sus
fered 10 Years - Completely
Cured by Cuticura.

When l was about nine years old
small sores appeared on each of my
lower limbs. ] scratched them with a
brass pin and shortly afterwards both
of those limbs became SO sore that
] could scarcely walk. When I had
been suffering for about a month
the sores began to heal, but small
scaly eruptions appeared where the
sores had been. From that time on.
ward / was troubled by such severe
Itching that, until became accus.
toned to 1t, I would scratch the sores
until the blood began to flow. This
would stop the itching for a few
days. but scaly places would appear
again and the itching would accom-.
pany them. After l suffered about
ten years made a renewed effort to
effect a cure. The eruptions by this
time had appeared on every part OF
my body except my face and hands.
The best doctors in my native coun-
ty advised me to use arsenic in small
doses and q salve. I then used to
battle the sores in a mixture which
gave almost intolerable pain. In ad.
ditton used other remedies, such
as iodine. sulphur, zinc salve, -'s
Salve. - Ointment, and in fact !
was continually giving some remedy
q fair trial. never using less than
one or two boxes or bottles. All
this was fruitless. Finally my hair
began to fall out and I was rapidly
becoming bald. I used IS -.
but it did no good. A few months
after. having used almost everything
else, I thought would try Cuticura
Ointment, having previously used
Cuticura Soap and being pleased with
1t. After using three boxes I was
completely cured. and my hair was
restored, after fourteen years of sui.
fering and an expenditure of at least
$50 or $50 in vainly endeavoring to
6nd a cure. shall be glad to write
to any one who may be interested in
my cure. B. Hiram Mattingly, Yer.
million. s. Oak, Aug. 10, 1906"
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17

The constant flow of urine kept my
system depleted, causing nervou.
chills and night sweats. After trying
seven different climates and using all
kinds of medicine l had the good for
tune to hear of Doan's Kidney Pills.
This remedy has cured me. I am as
well to-day Us was twenty years ago
and my eyesight is perfect"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
Good Blood,

"Sure he's SWELL" exchanged the
Cbicagoan, referring to a prominent
fellow citizen. "Why his family's got
money to burn"
But their blood" suggested the
DC ston girl, what of that?"
"Why, they make extract O. beef an
such like out o. that. Nothin' never
goes to waste in their slaughter
house."
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
Draft Animal. unneee..,rv.

Senator Cullom came out Of the
capitol and signaled for his carriage
As the driver came up the senate.
looked at his horses critically.
John" he said to the coachman
we have got to do something fol
these horses. They are too thin. They
are out of condition. Why, 1 was no
icing Secretary Taft's horses the 9th.
er day, and they are nice and big and
glossy and fat"
Deed. boss" broke in the coach
man. looking at the thin figure of Sen.
ator Cullom, I'VE don't need no such
horses to haul us as Mr.. Taft does
aohow."
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
Away. to BE Depended Upon.

Always to BE Depended Upon.
When a person gets up in the morn
ing with dull headache and tired,
stretchy feeling. it's an almost certain
indication that the liver, or bowels,
or both, are decidedly out of order.
At such times Nature, the wisest
and best Of doctors, takes this means
to give warning that she needs the
help and gentle assistance which can
best DO obtained from that old fam
lily remedy, Brandreth's Pills, which
has been in use for over century.
They are the same fine laxative
tonic pill your grandparents used
when doctors were few and far be-
tween. and when people had to have
a remedy that could absolutely be de.
pended upon.
Brandreth's Pills can be depended
upon. and are sold in every drug and
medicine store, plain or sugar-coated.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
in THE CLOAK ROOM
GOOD STORIES THERE TOLD AZ
THE coNoREssMEN.
How Bob Cousins Came to 30 Dubbed
The Knight Of the CARTER
Ha'r-RaIsins Experience Of
Gentleman from Mis-. 81 =
AolDr3
souri,.

In each. coy corner of the cloak
room, members of congress gather ia
relate new lot Of stories; for what
ever distinction a congressman may
win IN legislative circles, If he is q
good story teller, he will certainly add
lustre to his glory-in the cloak room
1t least.
1t is said that Congressman Bob
Cousins. claims he has attained the
dignity OF knight of the Garter. II
happened this way. He was invited
to Shanpey's, fashionable place In
New York. and as he stepped out on
the pavement, all ready for the fray,
the glare of Broadway reflected the
radiance Of his evening broadcloth,
his spotless linen and evening neck.
tie. When he reached his destination,
there was a wide stretch of red car
pet for the guests to pass over. Mr..
Cousins is a handsome man, tall, dig.
nified, every inch the ideal congress.
man. and he was walking along that
carpet with all the majesty suited to
the occasion, when, 10 and behold, II
was discovered that behind his patent
leather there trailed a long some.
thing white!" The Mortified con.
gresham turned to look upon his re.
calcitrant garter, while the fashion.
able guests hid their faces in their
napkins. With all the solemnity be
fitting so dreadful an occurrence, the
congressman remarked:
well, I'll be darned! / never knew
my garters were SO long,
He bowed in silent majesty to the
smiling guests, and since then has
been dubbed the Knight of the Gar
ter"
When I heard the story told, ,
laughed, of course; but one old crusty
congressman who hailed from Mis-
souri,. said, "That's nothing! How
would you feel if you ventured to be
gallant and tell a lady that she was
trailing three yards of tape up Broad
way? How would you feel II you hap
pened to step upon it, and she turned
around and crushed you for your im
pertinence?'-A Broadway cop saved
me-" he added reflectively.-Ey
hange,
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
fHE FIRST TNINcE
o. Rheumatism Calls for Or. williams
Pink Pills u You Would 30
easily Cured.

VI uuoumaStsm Satee TOR Ors WoIloAsNeS
Pink Pills u You Would 30
Easily Cured.
Mr.. Frank Little, we'll. known citi.
zen Of Portland, Ionia Co., Mich, was
cured of severe case of rheumatism
by DR.. Williams Pink Pills. In speak
Ing about it recently, he said: my
body was run down and in no condi.
ton to withstand disease and about
i've years ago l began to feel rheu.
matte pains in my arms and across
my back. My arms and legs grew
numb and the rheumatism seemed to
settle. in every joint so that | could
hardly move. while my arms were
useless at times. was unable to
sleep or rest we'll and my heart pain
ed me so terribly could hardly stand
1t. My stomach became sour and
bloated after eating and this grew
30 bad that had Inflammation of
the stomach. was extremely nerv.
GUS and could not bear the least
noise or excitement. One whole side
OF my body became paralyzed.
"As said before, l had been suff-
ering about five years and seemed to
be able to get no relief from my
doctors, when friend here in Port.
land told me how DIR. Williams Pink
Pills had cured MIN of neuralgia in
the face. even after the pain had
drawn 1t to one side. decided to
try the pills and began to see some
improvement soon after using them.
This encouraged ME to keep on until
l~was entirely cured. / have never
had return Of the rheumatism OF OF
the paralysis.
The pills are for sale by all drug.
etsts or sent. postpaid. ON receipt Of
price. so cents per box. six boxes
$3.50. by the DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
In Their Own Coin.

One day Two ladies hired cab and
paid the driver his dollar for their ride
with the following coins A 25-cen,
,tece, three. dimes, five scent pieces,
a Scent piece, two 2-cent pieces and
thirteen pennies.
After looking at the miscellany for a
moment, the driver smiled broadly,
and asked, whinsically: well, welt,
now, and how long have you been say.
ing up for this nice little treat to.day?a
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
Pat Guessed Il.

A motorist, who was touring in Ire.
land, one day met native on the
road who was driving donkey and
cart. Thinking he would have a lit
tie fun at mis- expense, nc began:
What is the difference, Pat, be.
tween your turnout and mine?"
The native looked at the questioner
a minute or so, and then replied:
Not a great deal. The donkey's in
the shafts in one and on the seat in
the other"
The motorist asked no more conun.
drums.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-01-17
seals.ki,i Fish.

Great damage is being done by
seals to salmon in the River Tweed
and Oh the Berwick coast of England.
.rhe board Of agriculture and sea fish.
cries is to be appealed to in the mat.
ter Of this destruction Of valuable
food. A monster salmon, weighing
nearly eighty pounds, the biggest fish
ever seen at Berwick, has been found
on Spittal beach nearly dead from in,
juries inflicted by seals.