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The Delta independent., 1908-03-06
SurfaceCreek Showings

In 1904 W. NJ. Kennicott, of Cory,
raised 5000 boxes of fruit, over 1000
being choice winter apples.
A L. Reynolds. of Eckert, has two
acres of Elberta peach trees from
which he gathered four boxes to the
tree in the year 1904.
In 1904 the twelve-acre Elberta peach
orchard of C. M. Hopson, near Eckert,
yielded an average of three and a half
boxes to the tree, bringing in 81 TAO.
In 1905 S. w. Phoenix, of Cory, sold
his melon crop from one acre for s5l2;
in 1904 w. P. Wright, of Cory, sold his
crop of peaches from ninety-four three
ryear-old trees for 1858.
j. P. Caldwell, of Cedaredge, pur-
chased forty acres near Cedaredge in
1894 for s400; in 1905 he sold 2, 800 boxes
of Gano and Ben DAVIS apples from a
seven-acre orchard for $2.4
A block of fifty Elberta peach trees,
six years old, on the ranch of ]. C.
Hart, at Eckert in 1903 yielded six
boxes to the tree and brought 65 cents
per box, or 1876 from fifty trees.
George P. Chiles, OF Cory, has an
orchard of twenty-five acres and for
seventeen years has raised crops with
the exception of one year. These crops
gave him net profit of from 200 to
S., 600 per year.
William Brewer, of Cory. in 1900
raised wheat that yielded So bushels to
the acre that weighed 62 pounds per
bushel, and sold at 81 per hundred
weight. He also raised 90 boxes of
peaches from five Elberta trees, max
net profit of sl8 per tree.
Thore Thompson, of Cedaredge. has
four rows of dewberries. five rods long,
which in 1905 produced fifteen crates of
berries, which brought SO per crate.
making $45 taken from this small
patch. He also used a large quantity
of berries besides those he sold.
In 1905 ]. W. Lemaster, of Cory,
raised 1863 boxes of tomatoes from one
acre of land. He sold the crop for
$276.75. Mr.. Lemaster bought twenty
acres of land three years. ago, paying
$40 an acre for the same, and has paid
for the land from the proceeds of his
crop raised on the place during the
three years.
Bull Brothers, of Eckert, in 1893
bought 160 acres of land for 81, 500, 1l5
acres of alfalfa and 16 acres in young
orchard. The alfalfa last year pro-
duced It's tons of hay, which was fed
on the ranch at s5 per ton. They last
year sold 5000 worth Of apples from
seven acres of fve.year. old trees. In
1904 they sold 600 boxes of peaches
from 100 four -year-old Elberta peach
trees.
The Miller and Mcconnell ranches at
Austin hold the following record for
1905 at the Colorado State Fair: First
prize for Jonathan apples; first prize,
Rome Beauty; first prize, Gano; first
prize, White Winter Pcarmain; first
prize, Ben Davis. These orchards alss
received first prize from the Colorado
State Board of Horticulture for ex.
hibiting the best five commercial varie-
ties of apples.
The Colorado Fruit Company, W. r.
Lyle, manager, has the largest orchard
on lower Surface Creek Mesa. 1t is
located one-half mile from Cory post
office and two miles from Austin. At
the present time they have planted A.
75O Elberta peach trees, 6. 700 Jonathan,
Wine Sap, Rome Beauty, and Grimes
The Delta independent., 1908-03-06
Cedaredee Items.

Mr.. Thomas II. Powers is at home
once more in Cedaredge. II is some
time since Mr.. Powers has been at his
ranch, "Sapony," and 1t is good news
to learn that he expects 10 make this
visit somewhat extended one.
Mr.. Albert II. Xix, who left last
week for Denver, expects to 20 on
from there to his old home in Roches
ter, New York within few weeks.
Roads are rapidly improving, largely
as a result OF the high winds with
which March came in.
Mr.. Sam Wonders and family who
have been living for the past two years
on the ranch north Of Cedaredge, be-
longing to State Bank Examiner La
zear, expect to move within few
weeks to their own ranch mile or two
farther north. A new family from the
Eastern Slope will arrive soon and oc-
cupy the Lazear ranch this season.
Mr.. F. J. Byrd, who lives mile
north of town on the old jackson place,
had the misfortune to break his leg in
two places, while working with a
stump puller last week.
Mr.. Oswin Rowbotham came over
from Hotchkiss last Saturday and spent
Sunday at his home in Cedaredge.
At a meeting last Saturday after
noon, the school board decided to give
an eight months term Of school this
year. It will therefore not close this
year until tho end Of April.
Mr.. Benedict came up from Delta
Tuesday with Mr.. Il. h. Downs from
Burwell, Nebraska. Mr.. Benedict In In
the Cedaredge Bank for day or two,
Mr.: Downs Is looking over the country
and investigating its possibilities.
The Delta independent., 1908-03-06

On the southern brow of the Surface
Creek Mesa, extending along the Gun
nison River, lies the little settlement
of Cory, six miles from Delta. Stretch
ing to the east, west and north, lies
acre after acre of the finest fruit land
and alfalfa soil. A stage delivers mail
every afternoon and the general stores
The Delta independent., 1908-03-06

provide the residents round about with
the conveniences of home trading
Cory is the gateway to the Surface
Creek district; fitting arch for this
expanse of fine country.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
SONS OF oRIsKANY HAVE ELECTION
Offer of Nathan Hale Statue to Yale Subject
of Discussion

As many OF the Sons OF Oriskany could
come down from the Mohawk Valley gathered at
Fraunces's Tavern. In Broad street, yesterday af-
ternoOn to elect the officers OF the society for the
coming year and talk OF the deeds of their ances-
tors who fought in the battle Of Oriskany. There
are hundred members in the organization who
claim lineage with the German. Dutch. Scotch and
Welsh patriots who co-operated with the militia
OF Tryon County in the Colonial wars and fought
with Herkmer in his Indian campaigns.
Charles T. Catlin, chairman of the committee
OF Yale graduates which has charge Of the
rangements for the offer of the statue of Nathan
Hale TO Yale University. addressed the meeting
the object Of the society. He also recited
poem written by a Yale Patrick Henry,
urging the patriots who assembled to consider the
Declaration of Independence to put their names
to that document He also asked the members and
their friends to TO Partridge's studio. At No
2Ss Fourth avenue. on Thursday, when the statue
of Nathan Hale would be exhibition
John W. Froonan, the first vice president OF the
society," brought with him from Herkimer, y. Y.
the original steel that Herkimer used to light his
pipe after his leg had been shot away in one of
the battles in the Mohawk Valley. and presented
1t TO the society.
The officers elected for the ensuing year were
Samuel Campbell, president; john w. Nrooman.
first president: William A Campbell. second
vice-presdent: Howard Campbell. third vice-presi-
dent; Peter Flint secretary; Theron l. Carman,
register; Howard Campbell. jr., treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
FIRMS PREPARING FOR STRIKE.
Deadlock Reported in Negotiations Between
Monument Dealers and Quarrymen

Some Of the firms on which the cutters. Jumpers
and others engaged in the monument industry in
the New England cuarries have made demands,
TO be followed by cessation of work March
Il these not granted, preparing for strike.
ii was stated yesterday. a deadlock having been
reached in the negotiations.
a strike would involve about eight thousand
ters derrickmen. Jumpers and boxers. The cutters
are now paid an average Of 57i2 cents hour and
the Jumpers. boxers and derrckmen receive 27lz
cents hour. The cutters demand minimum
scale of 40 cents and the others ask 32l2 cents.
This is IN addition the Saturday half holiday
throughout the year and weekly pay. instead of
semi-monthly.
Members OF the employers association said yes
terday that while they hoped for settlement they
believed that 4 strike hardly could be avoided. A
representative of the, Massachusetts, Monument
Company. OF no $50 Nassau street, said:
While hope that at the last moment a set
teHnent may be reached. the last reports are not
hopeful. The principal trouble is Quincy
Mass; Westerly. r l. and Barre. Vt. but If
strike cores it viii affect practically the entire
industry Throughout New England AS far
know. the negotiations have not been called off
officially
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
NAUTICAL SCHOOL NEEDS NEW SHIP.
Board Of Education Says Full Rugged Vessel
Is Necessary to Meet Demand.

In the annual report of the New York Nautical
School which has just been issued by the Board
OF Education the need Of q full rigged ship large
enough TO accommodate three hundred more
cadets is again brought to the attention of the
committee the Nautical School. While Ii is ad-
ritted that the addition OF the Newport helped
raise the school institution which could give
improved training to the future captains in the
marine service, il is claimed that her size is made
quate for the results that the nautical committee
expect to have accomplished.
Courses in steam and electricity have been added
20 the curriculum The attendance at the school
during the year 1907 1ee. The report says the
states OF Washington and California agftatng
q movement IN favor of establishing nautical
schools, and have made inquiries about the meth
DDS used in operating the New York institution.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
ANNUAL LAKEWOOD CHARITY BALL

Lakewood. y. J. Feb % (SpeciaD.-The annual
entertainment and charity ball held the
Laurel Pines last night for the benefit OF
the Ocean County Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty Animals Mrs Jasper Lynch, the presi-
dent OF the society, had been working and planning
for the affair for weeks Amateur vaudeville by
residents of Lakewood assisted by young
from the Paint and Powder Club of Orange and
some amateurs from New York and Philadelphia,
followed by ball.
The programme included a Spanish octet in
which the Misses Alice Brewster Constance Gre
net Hope Hamilton. Marguerite Metcalf and Mas
tiers Charles and John Cattus Everett Hall and
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
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New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
OLD GOLD AND SILVER

com silver. platinum. tia9.o1cs. Fuofes,
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New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
PAUL kELLYS WIFE DEAD.

Mrs. Minnie Cordner Vaccare!li. wife ~ Paul
Kelly. former leader Of the famous Paul Kelly
gang" died Friday night of heart disease and
nervous breakdown her home. No. 421 East 18th
street. She twenty-eight years old. Eleven
days after her marriage to Kelly, on September Ii
connection with the Spring street assault case
My best pal is gone" said Kelly. She was my
guide and my counsellor She always told be
careful, each morning left the house. Many
a time she held me in check I don't know what
shall do without her"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
BELMONT PATRON DIES FROM WOUNDS.

Augustus H. lockwood. eighty-one years old. of
No. 622 West 15sth street who shot himself a week
ago in the Hotel Belmont AID street and Park
avenue died yesterday afternoon in the New York
Hospital. He registered the day before he shot
himself III. A. Woolworth. Stamford Conn"
His son-in-law. G.. B Ackerman of No. 81 East
18th Street. said that his father-in-law had been
suffering from attack OF grip.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

George Metcah took part and solo dances as fol-
lows: La Rose de Mexcana," Miss Rose Bush
Firefy dance, Miss Muriel Conking; ''Indsn Moon
Dance Miss Louise Lynch: buck and wing. Har-
vey Ladew: valse de fantaisie. Miss Dolly Lynch:
skirt dance, Miss Genevieve Gibbs. amateur
from Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS wanted for high class beaua-
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vee~ vo-1a-'s magazine: commission. ooc
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New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

VIII be given Thursday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock
IN Room s15 main building The lecturer will be
Leslie J. Tompkins and the subject The Powers
and Duties of Assemblyman"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

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New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
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The demand IS always IN excess Of the
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cnanical craftsmen and mechanical en-
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New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
TO TELL -AssEMsLYMAN's DUTIES.

The sixth number on the political science cours
q lectures at the College OF the City Of New Yer
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
TROUBLE AHEAD,

Yes" said Marryat. I'm pretty busy. Getting
ready for my wedding, You know
''Ah"' remarked Henpeck, that's a reminder of
what the philosopher said
What's that?"
'' IN times of peace prepare for war Illus
trated Bits.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
BILLIARD AND POOL TABLES.

NaNCFA CTTRERS o< billiard and pool IA
blee; high grace bowling alley builders.
,exee- prices Marx Bros - I-c-o1 SQUars
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

= ----,-- EXPERT AND ATTORNEY -
: f,ro.-,srss perer.s IN az Countries hooS-
- ,rs- Z. 4 Boan. Pr D ~ Broad
v,--v room. IS4
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-04
More Aid for Good Roads.

The working of the new high
way law has proved that it was
an eminently wise one. be-
lieve we should not only retain
all its best features but that we
should also endeavor to improve
it, always having in mind that
the building Of good roads is a
matter OF education and that on
~ by expert supervision can we
succeed in our efforts to make
Our highways what they should
be. The state should continue
the policy Of doing all it can af-
ford to assist in this work, al
ways remembering that it is i'm
possible for the smaller commun-
ties TO come up 10 the highest
standard except through the aid
OF the larger communities.
Many great reforms have been
brought about in our penal in
stitutions the past two years and
their management has been in
competent hands, but there still
remain improvements to be made
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-04
Judiciary System Not Perfect

The increased expense Of our
courts incident to the adoption of
the dual system shows that we
have not yet lived the problem
involved in the attempt TO reach
the economical yet efficient adj.
minl>tration of Justice and be-
lieve the administration of justice
should be made as simple and in.
expensive as possible and all
necessary safeguards should be re-
tainel.
Too much time is wasted every
session OF the Legislature in con
sidering loosely drawn an | need
less bills. 1t should be the en-
deavor of all those connected
with that body to prevent waste
OF time. An excellent start in
economizing time was made at
the last session and still greater
in this direction is
possible at tie coming session.
Short, active and effective ses-
sions should be the desire of every
legislator.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-04
I he Taxation Problem

am fully aware of the Unequal
titles Of taxation existing in Yer
mont at the pr, sent time and this
is one Of the great questions
which must be passed on by he
coming Legislature. | believe
that the proper course was taken
during the last session in provid-
ing for commission to thorough.
ly investigate conditions ard TO
make such a report as they
though best, after duly consider.
ing all matters brought to their at
lention. That commission is
made up Of men Of such ability
and sound Judgment that have
no doubt they will make such re-
concentrations as will appeal to
the good judgment OF the coming
Legislature and that such laws
viii be passed as will more nearly
eqnalize the burdens of taxation
than at the present time.
Personally | feel that the great
est difficulty with our system Of
taxation is non-taxation; that is,
those people who have large
amounts of property fail to pay
their just proportion. AS the
law is today man owns small
farm which is visible property
AMI on which he must pay his
fnll share of taxes. On the other
hand man may be possessed OF
million dollars IN stocks aud
bonds and all he has to do is to
refuse 10 make an inventory, in
which case the listers may find
what they can and double his list,
which may not amount 10 an
hnndredlh part Of what he is act
ually worth. am well aware
that this is very hard matter to
regulate but we should certainly
make an honest effort to do away
with any such state Of affairs and
! have great hopes thai when the
report OF the commission is re-
celved some rernedy will be Offer
ed which will appear to be feast.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-04
A Succession Business Man

AT the outset, the reader should
place himself in readiness 10 be
introduced to a successful man of
business in the prime of life, tMr,
Prouty is iorty-siX years old),
whose positiveness OF purpose,
character and action stick out all
over him. His personality steps
forth not as that OF a receptive,
waiting-list lingerer upon h)nors
and benefits, but as that OF an ag-
ercssive man OF affairs who has
done things, who can do things,
who will do things, who has the
habit OF undertaking aud, best OF
all, OF accomplishing tasks set by
an unrclenting master and that
master, himself. A man OF the
present he is, whose blood cir
culates with the virility OF the
hour and whose activities are all
along the lines OF present day ac-
complishment, for, both person
ally and officially, he is no unim-
pofiant factor in the moving
events which day by day are max
inc for buster and better Yer
mont. In a very general sense
this is the George II. Prouty who
is a candidate for the governor
ship. More specifically he is what
his neighbors say Of him and what
his record makes him. Now, as
to what his neighbois say.
They say that his grandfather
was a pioneer in the very begin
uings OF Newport, having cleared
from its original forest one OF the !
valuable farms on the west shore
OF Lake Menphrenagog, that
both his grandfather and his
father represented the sturdiest
form OF citizenship, all OF which
he has inherited. His father had
large lumber interests and early
adopted the policy OF acquiring
spruce cumberland within easy
reach Of Lake Memphrcmagog so
far as the same was available for
purchase, a policy which the sub
jec, OF this sketch has continued.
His fathers firm bore the same
name as that now 30 well known
n all lumber markets, that Of
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-04

CANDIDATE for Governor,
~ Geo. II. Prouty, conserva.
tive III the conduct of his bust.
ness, and with a record for con-
servatism i'll the offices of public
trust he has held, stands for the
things which he believes are ben
ehtting Vermont and for things
which he honestly feels will add
materially to that benefit.
He has shown no reluctance i'll
bringing forth a platform, and
upon that platform, presented
the voters OF the state weeks ago,
he firmly stands. So concise aud
complete is that platform that at
no time has he felt it necessary
to supplement it with additional
recommendations.
The candidate i'll presenting
his ideas OF legislation does not
arrogate to himself the right to
dictate to his party. His plat
folm is in the line of suggestion
hot presented as coming from
dictator. The platform reads:
The Republican party the past
two years has instituted measures
to protect the rights of the people |
against encroaching corporate in
terests, has passed laws prevent
ing discrimination in railroad |
rates, has commenced the work
of abollshing grade crossings and !
has given the railroad commits
sion real powers so that its orders
must be obeyed, has passed laws
opening the books of corpora
tons to inspection Of the courts,
and instituted other measures to
guard the ris hts of the people
against law-breaking corpora
tons, whether railroads or other
wise. lfelected governorI should
favor continuing the policies
which have been SO well begun
and should favor placing all pub
lie corporations including tele-
phone and telegraph companies
under the control and supervision
of the state to such degree as
would insure and safeguard the
interests and rights Of the people.
We have passed school laws
which will be Of the greatest ben
eft to the state. | believe that
there should be no backward step
taken regarding these laws but
rather that we should strive to
perfect them.