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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
is IN new ENGLAND
chairman Hitchcock Confer
ring With Republican
Leaders.
PART OF CAMPAIGN PLAN.

Boston. Mass. Aug. 24.-Republican
political activity in New England will
'center in this city during the next few
days, when Chairman Hitchcock will
confer with party leaders of the six
New England states in regard to the
ASPECTS of the Presidential campaign
Especially in reference to the coming
selections in Vermont and Maine.
Chairman Hitchcock is expected to
ARRIVE in Boston today from Dalton
accompanied by United States Senator
wv. Murray Crane.
This gathering is part of the general
plan of campaign by which Chairman
Hitchcock expects to place himself in
touch with the party workers in all
sections.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
CRATER CAUGHT.

st. Louis. Mo-, Aug. 24.-Charles r.
Hemmenway, a big real estate man
here, has been arrested on the request
of Chief Shippey of the Chicago po-
lice force. Hemmenway is charged
with working land fraud scheme in
volving $4,000 at New Haven. He
says he is innocent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
A Clever Woman.

Good morning Mrs. Howell. why
are you not washing this morning. it
is now ten O'Clock" why. Mrs
Ross. since l commenced to use Easy
Task Soap l am always through with
my wasting by nine-thirty in the morn
ing. Take my advice. use Easy Task
and you will not have to put in all day
breaking your back over the wash
tub"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
ASTHMA CAUSE OF
LOCAL MANS DEATH
Wesley 7. Finney Expires Sum-
day.

Wesley T. Finney died yesterday
morning at his home, $40 North Eigh-
teenth street at the age of fifty-eight
years, Mr.. Finney was for ten years
% sufferer from asthma and during
the last few years he had been almost
helpless, having had q complication OF
diseases. Mr.. Finney and his family
came to Richmond several years ago
from Paramount, Indiana He former
py lived north of Cambridge City.
where he was one of the best known
Farmers OF that section He is sur
vived by his wife and one son Clar-
ence. who is salesman for the Rich
mond Candy Company.
The funeral will be held Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock from the home.
The Rev. S. w. Traum will officiate.
The burial will be in Earlham ceme-
Aery. Friends may call any time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
viii Remember His Friends.

When Patrick McGinnagan becam,
member Of the Chicago police fore,
/ delegation of his friends burst IL
upon him while he was at dinner and
presented him with handsome night
stick in honor Of his popularity and
their esteem. Completely bewildered
by this unexpected token. the new po
liceman nevertheless struggled to his
feet and stammered his appreciation.
Friends, We have upset me wild VI
kindness" he said. fourishing the
night stick. "Oill try an do me duty
wild this little shillalah. and hope an
thrust thot ivry man her'll live t. fee
its inf1ooince."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
The Alphabct.

parent of every form Of European
writing and of the scripts of Persia
Arabia and India as we'll. owes but
little TO Egypt. 1t is true that In the
construction Of their alphabet the
Phoenicians made use of certain bier.
attic characters found in their trade deal
ings with Egypt. but this fact in Ne
way detracts from the glory of the in
vention which belongs to the Yankees
of antiquity. New York American
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
A Wonsn's Era.

"If l were man is surely a very
unnecessary cry these days. The
epoch OF the man is past. The TWEEN
tieth century is the era Of the wo
man.
There is with a few very slight ex
ceptions nothing that a woman as Z
woman cannot do. and do every bit as
P T. o.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
The Twilight Or Life.

The muscles of the stomach i old age are NOT
as strong or active as in youth and IN conse-
luence old people are very subject to constipa
bowel movement without artificial aid Many
also, have unpleasant eructations of gas from
he stomach after eating All this can be avoid
ed by tn. use of DIR. Caidwells Syrup Pepsin
which perm anently regulates the bowels so thai
passages come naturally. and SO strengthens
The stom ach that food Is di9ested without dis,
comfort. Druggists sell II al 50 GEMS or 81 @
tsl2e bottle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
NOTICE r. o. e.

There will be full report from the
Grand Aerie at our regular meeting
Wednesday night. Aug. &c. 1908. All
Eagles please be present.
JOE WEISHAUPT, Pres.
J. F. HARTZLER, Sec'y.
aug22-23-24-25&26
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24
The Real Eeouence.

Mrs. Premiere-You always get q
new gown before you go away on a
visit. don't you? Mrs. Seconde-No
/ always go away on a visit after ]
get a new gown. Woman's Home
Companion -.- .-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24

Miss Davis is the grand niece of
William Marsh Rice, for whose muir
der, Albert T. Patrick is now in Sing
Sing and is now believed to have COM
mitted suicide after a quarrel with a
woman friend. For while her father
believed she had been murdered and
offered a reward for evidence of the
crime.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24

Mrs. Winter, who was formerly Miss
Kathryn Wrigley, has just been mar
ried for the second time to the youth
with whom she eloped. who is a STU
dent at the University of PennsyIva-
MIA, and is the son of wolfgang Win
ter, the Pittsburg brewer They
eloped and were married last June, but
not by Catholic priest. The second
marriage was by a Catholic Priest. at
The request Of Mr.. Winters parents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24

PHoEBE.
Z There's nothing like bread made from
Gold Medal Flour. DEBORAH.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-24

BECKY:
Gold Medal Flour for me.
LInBns
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Bar Hauen We'll Rendered.

The above play by the Delta High
School Seniors, as given at the Opera
House last Friday night, was well
rendered and drew from the select
audience highest praise.
''Our home talent are better than
most of the travelling troups that come
to Delta, was heard from all parts cf
the floor at the close of the play, an
expression that should have been suffi-
ciently satisfying as we'll as gratifying
to the young histrionic artists of the
High School.
While some of the impersonations
were perhaps shade more meritorious
than others, all did so well that it
would hardly be fair to comment upon
the leaders.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Strength of Montrose WMskey.

A small consignment of Montrose
whiskey is said to have given Delta
three police court cases for Wednesday
and opened up couple of incipient gun
plays.
Ben Lowe was the principal belliger-
ant. He was on the street at dark
Tuesday night with some companions
in front of the INDEPENDENT office
corner when J. G. Beatty came along.
Lowe and Beatty had some trouble on
the race track last fall at the fair
grounds and Ben wanted to fight.
Evidence showed that Beatty protested.
but being urged, began to take off his
coat. Ben then pulled gun, at which
Beatty did likewise, when Ben dropped
his and took refuge between two build
ings. At this juncture Mathews, a
painter, stepped up to Beatty and
wanted to know what he meant by
pulling a gun, and he was promptly
knocked down. Lowe had his trial
Tuesday night and was fined about $50.
Mathews was tried Wednesday morn
ing and discharged with repremand.
Judge Fairlamb, before whom the
cases were tried. warning him that,
should he come before him again he
would get the limit; but that, in the
present case he considered him sufii-
ciently punished. In the squabble
Tuesday night a gun went off, the ball
striking the cornerstone of the INDE-
PENDENT office. This it is understood
was accidental.
Ed Turner wss the third case. I'D
was toting nearly full quart about
with him on the outside. How much
he had on the inside. deponent sayeth
not. He was fined ten and trimmings
and allowed to demolish the remains of
his jag against rock.
These three make sixteen cases in all
for Delta in eighteen months. The
present three were in consequence, no
doubt, Of an ERRONEOUS conception of
the proper way to celebrate Christmas.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Delta at Council Bluffs.

Copies of Council Bluffs, Iowa, papers
have been telling of the big Fruit Show
at that city. and among the visitors
we see such familiar names as DIR. A.
E. Miller of Austin and H. Baird of
Delta, who were there in charge of a
Delta county exhibit. Each of these
gentlemen praise the Exposition. This
is the first national exhibit of the
National Fruit Congress and is reported
success.
The Colorado exhibit, which, by the
way, was confined largely to Delta
county, created widespread comment
and drew words of praise from thous-
ands of visitors from all sections of the
United States. That it will greatly
benefit this section there is every rea-
son to feel confident, and Messrs.
Baird and Miller are entitled to credit
for their very large part in the matter
of securing the representation, which
they have augmented with their per-
sonal attention and attendance.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
What Land will do
in Delta County
Its Increase in Value Has Made Poor
Men Rich
Afforded Ample Support for Families While Be-
ing Improved and Made Valuable
Beet Seed In,portont.

The matter of seed to the beet grow
er is one of Importance, as the factories
have supplied the seed. There was
sort of suspicion among growers this
year that the factories were expert
menting with seed in an attempt to
produce a smaller beet of greater su-
gar percentage. This, while it would
perhaps be a large advantage to the
factory, would whip-saw the grower
nearly off the face of the earth as long
as he had contracted his beets at SO
much per ton fiat. By it the factory
would have less beet weight to pay Tor
and get possibly as much or more
sugar, with also little cut off of the
operating cost. Whether there is any
thing at all to the story, is not vari-
fed, but there is danger enough in the
subject to cause growers more or less
apprehension. The crop this year Was,
however, about an average yield of
tons, the shortage, if any. apparently
being due to more than the usual
amount of cold weather,
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Just An Idea of Surface
Creek Land Values.

Mr.. Ed. Rowan came to Delta with
his family in 1894 and bought 16O acres
of land on lower Surface Creek, paying
for it So, 500. Ten years ago he sold so
acres of his farm for $40 per acre and
20 acres more for 81, 900. Four years
ago he sold to Henry Hawker 40 acres
for 50, 900 and last year q acres was
sold for $1,000 On Monday of this
week Mr.. Rowan traded the remaining
u acres of his original 160. for 40
acres of well improved land in South
eastern Iowa and received 50, 500 in
cash difference. This gives a fair idea
of values here. Out of his 16O-acre
farm Mr.. Rowan received in cash
SO, 900 and finally farm of almost as
many acres as his original plot, besides.
and still ne did not get near what would
have been the present value of his
Delta land. had he kept it all to this
time. This can be readily understood
when it is considered that good Sur
face Creek fruit land is worth up to
81, 900 per acre, according to the grade
of its improvement and condition.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
High School Items.

Christmas vacation began on Thurs
day afternoon and will continue all
next week. The following week the
Agricultural Course covering period
of one week will be gwen to the stu
dents, the young ladies' will be given a
course in Domestic Science.
Rev. Hayworth conducted the morn
ing exercises last Wednesday morning.
He gave US a very interesting talk.
The High School regrets to have
Miss Edna Wright depart from our
midst. She went to Arkansas with her
parents on Tuesday morning. They
will reside at Fayetteville in that state.
Several of the students are absent
this last week on account Of working
IN some of the stores of the city dur
ing the holiday season.
Our old friend Professor Andrews is
with US again having come here to
spend the vacation.
We are sorry to loose from our midst
after vacation, Miss Agnita Evans,
whose parents are shortly to move to
Salida. This young lady has made
many friends among us.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
An Old Delta Claim
Settled By Congress.

Congress has finally given redress to
William Radcliffe. the Englisman who
owned fish hatchery near Delta, Colo.
and suffered its destruction at the
hands of a mob. A bill reimbursing
Radcliffe by payment of S25, ,OO0 has
reached final passage in the house.
After its signature by the president
Radcliffe will relinquish further claim
for damage against the United States.
The destruction of the fish hatchery
took place in 1901 and came about
through Radcliffe's attempt to deprive
certain individuals of fishing privileges
in waters under his control.
Radcliffe, through the British lega-
ton at Washington, made a claim OF
sl00, 900 damages against the govern
ment.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
New Press On the Way.

The concrete foundation is in for the
INDEPENDENT new press and the
press is expected to reach Delta by the
first, if storms do not prevent its
freight trip. The press was shipped
from New York on the 18th of this
month, in a carload lot.
We have had some complaint about
the paper not reaching subscribers of
outlying precincts on time. and desire
to explain that the lack of press as
well as other matters have proven
handicap, and that, when We are
caught up with our work and good
newspaper press installed, We shall try
to be always on time.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
From Dr.. rockingham.

Please change my address to Elsi-
more, California, and continue to make
your paper as valuable in the future to
an exile as it has been in the past.
Please excuse me from talking about
health. I don't have to here. and am
taking a vacation from trying to salts
fly kindly and endless inquiries as l
sometimes have had to.
l will however claim for Delta that
it has the best climate for such as l.,
If social conditions allow them to live
there and have as fair deal as else
where.
will also claim that their newspa-
pers are excellent, and the editor of
the INDEPENDENT has a most graceful
way of expression on all matters es-
pecially noticeable when 1t becomes
personal to
Respectfully Yours,
II. j. FRoTHINGHAM.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Prices Very Satisfactory
TO the Farmer
Delta Consumers, Buyers and Shippers,
Turn Over Good Money to Growers
Year by Year the Bank Accounts of the Soil
TIer Continues to Grow
Della a Good Market

The value of Delta as market will
be felt and appreciated more and more
each year. While enormous quantities
of produce are consumed at home, the
city has men and associations who
handle shipments of thousands of car
loads of fruit and other products in the
most satisfactory manner. AS an
instance one grower last week was
handed check for fruit shipments on
which the figures read 81, l9l "a. Be-
fore the check was rendered the associ-
alton manager said to the recipient
"Well we have returns for all of your
apples but one carload and your check
is made out and ready for you. Before
giving il to you / would like to ask you
what you expect to get out of your
crop?" The grower pondered for a
moment then said: well. had every
thing been in normal shape | had
thought somewhere between six and
seven thousand dollars. but as it is |
figure / should get 5000. He WAS
then handed his check and was greatly
surprised to find it for more than he
had expected under the best of condi-
tions, with carload yet to hear from.
Almost everything sold in Delta the
past two years or shipped from here to
other points. has brought the growers
good prices.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Local and Personal.

Judge WEIGH had business in Mont
rose Wednesday,.
The new Gale block is laying the
second story walls.
Fred King is home from the D. U. to
spend holidadays.
Prof. Hayworth of Olathe schools is
spending the holidays in Delta.
Prof. Moody of the Delta High school,
will spend the holidays in Denver.
The new year will start in brisk
shape-a husky boy. full of promise.
Plenty of water, good season and
bumper crops are prophesied for next
year.
"All the trade we could handle" is
what most of our best holiday adver-
tisers say.
Robert Fairfield came home from
Denver Wednesday to spend the holli-
days with his parents.
Miss Myrtle Beardsley left for her
home in Denver Thursday where she
will spend the holidays.
Oswin Rowbotham came down from
Hotchkiss Wednesday, having some
legal matters to attend to.
Mrs. Imogene Lewis is enjoying the
company of her mother and sister. who
are here on visit from Chicago.
Miss Griggs, teacher in the central
schools, entertained her pupils at lunch
Wednesday afternoon, at her home on
Dodge street
The Delta Business College will open
Tuesday evening, December 18th, in
the Stockham building. See advertise
ment on opposite page.
The board of county commissioners
will meet on the first Monday in Janu-
ary, the old completing the business of
the year closed, then turning over the
county cares to the new one.
Publicity helps. Don't allow the
rose to bloom and blush unseen. The
public wants to know about the good
things we have. Tell about them.
Both little and large Christmas enter
tainments for the week in Delta prom
Use to be successful and to afford at
least the usual amount of pleasure.
Work of completing the new post
Office block. being erected by Cook
Rroe- has been retarded by delays in
receiving certain lines of material, but
the building will be pushed to compile
tion as rapidly as possible.
A Delta editor ''swiped" a sprig of
mistletoe at one of the Main street
stores this week and wore it III his hat.
In going the first block he had to fight
off three male hobos who wanted to
kiss him, while every lady on the block
fled to the opposite side of the street.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Horticultural Convention.

The annual state horticultural con-
vention which closed its three days
session at Montrose last Saturday, was
well attended and full of interest.
Many subjects were discussed, profit
ably, and throughout, the session was
most pleasant and harmonious.
President w. s. Coburn presided and
Mrs. Martha A. Shute, secretary Of
the state board, was present, along
with noted members from different
sections Of the state. Interesting pa
pers were read and movement started
to procure certain desired Legislation
indicated by the following resolutions:
Resolved by the state annual horti-
cultural convention, now in session at
Montrose, Colo, That we endorse the
proposed amendment to House Bill No.
81, introduced by Mr.. Hoyt, as rec
commended by our committee on inspec-
tion. The passing of House Bill No.
3ll. introduced by Mr.. Hoyt. which is
entitled Bill to Prevent the Introduc-
tion, Importation or Spread Of lnjuri-
Gus Insects and Plant Diseases in Colo
RADIO. To provide for their extermina-
tion when found in the state. To
require the inspection Of nurseries.
nursery stock and orchards. To create
the office of state entomologist. To
make an appropriation for carrying out
this act. To regulate the sale of in
secticides and to repeal chapter So Of
the session laws of 1897.
Resolved by the state annual conven-
tion Of horticulture, now in session at
Montrose, Colo, That vote Of thanks
be extended to the citizens of Mont
rose for courtesies extended to this
convention and for the cordial greeting
and hospitality, and to the county Off
cials for use of the court house for the
purpose Of holding its sessions, and to
all who have taken part in this meeting
and assisted in making II success,
and especially to the press Of the state,
whose columns have ever been open to
further the interests Of horticulture.
and to several railroads who have been
90 conversant Of the wants Of the fruit
growers.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
For Sale.

Garnet Poultry Farm, consisting o.
i2Is acres on Garnet Mesa, one mile
east of Delta. One acre family orchard
10 years old. One acre apple orchard
2 years old, acres of alfalfa. l-s acre
strawberries Frame house six rooms.
granary i4xl4. groute house 10xi5.
stable. etc. Price $AsO0 including:4o0
hens.
G. w. MAYS,
Delta, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
New Light Plant Machinery In.

The Delta Electric Light Co., has its
new machinery in commission, starting
it up Tuesday. and the improved light
is fully in evidence. Now il we could
have day current it would supply a
good many little machinery needs.
supplanting the gasoline engines and
providing for store and household
mechanical conveniences such as elec-
trio fans, irons, etc. Naturally though.
the company cannot afford to run day
shift unless there is enough business
to pay
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Subscriptions Received.

The following subscriptions to the
last weeks report:
Ed Rowan, Shinston, West Va; T.
II. McGranahan. Ellensburg. Washing
ton;J. H. Brown, Paris. Illinois; S. p.
Gutshall, Leonard, Colorado; DIR. Me-
haffey, F. J. Guyer, F. H. Pitcher, w.
L. Pitcher, Delta; M. l.. Bunting.
Austin.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Entertoins at Birthday.

Alene Baird entertained 26 little
friends at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Baird in Model
Block Wednesday afternoon from to
4, the occasion being her sixth birth
day. Dainty lunch was served and
children's games enjoyed. The little
hostess was the recipient of many nice
presents.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Winton Coal.

The new Winton mine is now opened
up in good shape and prepared to supply
coal to all customers on short notice.
The quality is first class Delta county
coal and will give you satisfaction. Call
at the mine or on Cook Bros, Delta.
Price at mine 81. so per ton.
If j. j. WINToN.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Gets $50 for Bushel of Oats.

Carl Wcstesen, of Olathe, won
sweepstakes second premium at Oma-
ha, at the National Corn Exposition.
open to all, in class G. western zone,
for the best bushel of oats. Prize $50.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Specioi Holiday Rates.

The Colorado 4 Southern will make
special rate of one fare for the round
trip to all points in the State. Tickets
on sale Dec. 24tha and 25th, and Jan. LIST
and in addition, from all points to Dem
yer and return Dec. 9th and 2Sth.
Final limit January 4th.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Gard of Thanks.

We kindly thank the community for
their kindness shown us during the
sickness and death of our beloved
husband and father, Henry Pointer.
VICTORIA POINTER.
HARVEY POINTER.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
GRANDPA Boyd.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Boyd received =
telegram = few days ago announcing
the arrival Of twin boys at the home Of
their daughter and son-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. G. Roach, At Wolverine,
Michigan.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
"Can" You Beat That Sadieo

B. H. Blowers of California Mesa,
has been blowing about his section as
fruit lands prize winner and makes
good by announcing that he found
peaches ALREADY canned under a cotton
wood tree on that mesa
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
kniRhts of Puthias.

Tuesday evening December 18th, the
lodge will entertain Knights of Pythias
and their ladies at O'Clock in the X.
P. hall.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Farm For Sale.

160 acres choice mesa land located
less than one mile from Olathe. If
sold soon will sell at $40 per acre.
GEO. A. NIDY, Delta, Colo. 46-2t.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Notice.

On and after January lst Coal and
Hay will be positively Cash on order.
CUNNINGHAM TRANSFER Co.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
House For Rent

Neat six-room cottage three blocks
from Bank. Inquire Of DR.. Wheelock.