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The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

Bonds and Mortgages, an east
ern financial journal, has this to
say of Colorado.
Unquestionably there is a great
future for Colorado as an invest
ment field. Colorado is an en-
pire of over 103, 900 square miles,
embracing limitless opportunities
and possessing ineXhaustible re-
sources. Her industries still in
their infancy-are as varied as
can be found anywhere. From a
scenic and climate viewpoint,
Colorado is second to no other
section of the globe. She has
been fittingly named the "Switz-
erland of America" only that
there are more days of sunshine,
more mineral springs with equal
virtue in medicinal properties,
and thirty-five peaks on the
Continental divide higher than
the famous Matterhorn of Switz-
erland. The past year has total
ly eclipsed ali previous years in
the naturalization of values
along all lines of industry in the
state, but more noticeable than
any has been the phenomenal
development in agriculture. The
state is producing in agricultural
products alone 20 per cent more
wealth than it's entire mineral
output. In all departments of
industry Colorado produces in
the aggregate and adds more to
the wealth of the world, accord
ing to population, than any equal
area on the globe.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

There is getting to be more
independence in politics every
year. 1t is a strong feature of
Americanism to admire the man.
often above the party to which
he belongs. All things being
equal, party fealty should con-
troll, but we see evidences every
where of men elected to office in
cities, counties and districts
where their party vote is greatly
in the minority. This is always
a tribute to the popularity OF
such men, and is usually trib.
ute, also, to their genuine worth.
And this feeling is growing tt
far wider bounds than the con
fines of a county. the corporate
limits of a city or the boundar,
lines of even a congressional dis
trict. If Theodore Roosevelt
would have run for reelection
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

Delta county should make it's
needed Improvements, and it can
not get at the work too soon. If.
as it appears, majority of the
property owners of the county
favor bonding the county to raise
fund to make these needed i'm
provements, it would seem that
the quicker it was done the bet
ter. A delay in submitting the
proposition until next falls cleo
ton means practically a year
before the fund so to be raised
could be gotten ready, while the
work of making the improve
ments will require additional
time. This suggests the desira-
bility, if it can be properly done,
of holding special election
rather than waiting for the
general election.
For the sake of argument it
must be admitted that improve
ments like bridges, road work,
ETC., are badly needed; that to do
without them through another
crop season would create hard
ship and entail much loss; that
they will be a future necessity
and when made, must be paid
for by the county out of the
taxes levied. No one would
question the Importance or desir-
ability of having these improve
ments made at once, if it could
be done, and as a modest bond
issue appears to be the only way,
and perhaps would prove the
easiest way and the least burden
on the taxpayers for the whole
term of indebtedness, it should
be brought before the voting
property owners of the county
for their acceptance or rejection
just as quickly as possible.
In this connection it has been
cited that Delta county's assess
able valuation is sufficiently large
to justify such a course for the
object named, and further that
other counties have adopted the
plan and have profted by it.
The county needs these i'm
provements now, and even before
the date of a general election
their lack will be felt as a posi-.
tive hardship and loss.
, 1t must not be understood that
the INDEPENDENT is advocating
: a bonded Indebtedness against
the wishes of the tax-p lyers. |,
recommends that the matter be
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

brought before them for their
action after its import shall be
fully considered: Then, if they
conclude it is the right thing to
do, they can vote for it; if not,
vote against it. A special cam
paign on the subject would per-
haps give its merits and demerits
a better canvass than to make it
a side issue of a general election.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
A Novelty.

A novel contrivance for the traveller
or even for everyday use, to be car
ried in womans shopping bag, Is a
small leather case containing drink
ing glass which exactly fits the leather
case, and inside of this is stored a
small folding knife and fork. also a
spoon. and these are wrapped in a
tiny linen napkin about the size OF a
woman's handkerchief.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

The work of building up a
country or community is one of
tact and persistent effort. There
is something to the combination
of men as well as to the news
paper service, that reaches out
not after a particular hobby-but
after a hundred different enter
prises.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
CELEBRATE rIARDI GRAs

at New Orleans in February. At
tractive Winter tourist rate. For de-
scriptive literature write r. L. Fisher.
G. p. A. Colo. & Sou. Ry., Denver.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Interest in Coal Mine for $40.

DO you want an interest in "a Coop
erative Coal Mine for $40?
a. Watson, of Coalby, is offering
this kind of proposition and refers
you FOR its authenticity and desirable.
'ty to barley & Quigley, of Delta.
FOR full particulars call on Mr.. Wat.
son at the ranch and mine. Free lunch
at noon. Coal on sale every day Mt
si.S5 per ton. Try ton and YOU will
be satisfied it is the best coal in the
county for general use, blacksmithinp
or firing an engine. The mine il one
half mile closer to Delta than the town
of Cedaredge.
Further reference is given by Mr..
Findley Dufiield, Of Delta. At
W. A. Davis, auctioneer and restau-
rant-MAN, look me uni
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

A sneer, synical look, a dis
dainful curve of the lip or a tone
of 'disdain, are good things to
break away from. What the
world admires in man is manli-
ness. What it wishes most to
see in woman is sweetness
and gentleness.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
For Old Love Letters.

Heart-shaDed sofa cushions have
been stuffed with old love letters
The best way to preserve these fond
epistles is TO light them one by one
with candle and hold fast to them
in your memory
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Lightning Not Ziazaq.

instantaneous photography has re.
vealed the fact that the former meth.
cd of representing lightning as a fiery
zigzag was entirely false.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Turn from Grape to Rose.

Many French vineyards are likely
to be turned into rose gardens. The
perfume factories pay 5000 per kilo-
sramme for pure essence OF roses and
the demand is greater than the sup.
ply.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

President Roosevelt's dislike
for the word trust, " may have
been one of his reasons for want
ing the familiar motto omitted
from the new coin.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

The calendar is doing its best
for an elastic currency. There
will be five Saturday pay-days in
February.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

This has become a three billion
country in foreign trade, with a
balance of $3.50, 600, 900 in our
favor. These figures refuse to
go with a hard luck story.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Valuable Dental Discovery.

Neuralgia from unsound teeth is
very common at Ischl, Austria, and a
local dentist has succeeded in discov-
ering remedy in tanin, which he
applies to the gums as lotion Of two
parts of tannic acid in ten parts OF
rectified spirit. Almost every Kind
of dental pain is relieved. while loose
teeth are made tight and given power
for mastication.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
ChlllLlTLI

Is the name of the open observation
car on the private train for Tour of
Mexico, leaving Denver jany. 2s via
Colorado & Southern Ry. Full infor-
nation from
T. Z. FISHER.
G. p. A., Denver.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
MatrImony,s Small Change.

In olden times 1t took broken six
pence to plight the troth OF two fond
hearts in proper style. These days it's
the lover who is broke. But he is much
the same old sixpence.-Puck.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Cocaine Fiends in New York.

There are now 10000 cocaine users
in New York city, according to figures
compiled by physician who makes a
specially of treating persons addicted
to the habit
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Be Pleasant.

RuslSin said, Make for yourselves
nests of pleasant thoughts" Read
pleasant books, and hunt up pleasant
friends and be pleasant yourself
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
HISTORIC SAN ANTONIO.

Very low tourist rate to this charm
ing winter resort via Colorado e. South
ern. t. E. Fisher, G. P. A., Denver,
will furnish full information.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

1t isn't necessary to waste too
much enthusiasm on the fellow
who grabs you with both hands
instead of one in order to en-
phasize the effusiveness of his
greetings. He may want to get
his feet on you next.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

The year came in like a lamb.
1t is to be hoped the lamb will
have sense enough to keep away
from the Wall street mint sauce.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
ereatent lis klndness.

The greatest thing in the world is
generous loving-kindness Remember
life is battle and the army needs
encouragement. not prodding.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
ADVERTISING RATES

Fifty single column inch. per month Insertion.
Of one week, only. IS cents per inch
Display ads. changed every weeks without extra
charge; weekly changes 5 cents per inch additional
Copy for change Of ads should be supplied not later than
"Wednesday noon to insure appearance.
Locals cents per line each issue to iranaen,s 10
per line for first issue. per line each subsequent nser
ton Headed local, 10 cents per line for the head
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Why?

Papa" said little Jamie, "why
does brides go lookln' for woyms to
eat when they can lay theirselfs a egg
and eat that? Eggs is nicerer than
woyms."
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Not In CHICAGO,

Putting good money into a wife is
often worse than into gold mine; II
Is so much harder to saddle her off
onto some one else.-Lifs.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Holiday Rates via. ID. & R.o

One fare for round trip between all
points in Colorado and New Mexico
On sale Dec. %, "a, 25. 80, 81 and lst.
Final limit January 9Th. For further
particulars call on local agent.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Automobiles Beneficial Side.

Whatever may be the objections to
the automobile, it is surely of great
assistance in reducing those swollen
fortunes by distributing them among
the heirs.-Indianapolis News.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Farm Loans.

Money always on hand for farm
loans at per cent.
No. 48 KING a. STEWART.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

The winter in Delta county
has been, SO far, a fine, steady
one in temperature, not quite so
cold as desirable, but in other
respects an ideal one.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Fresh Cut Flowers.

Orders for fresh cut flowers promptly
filled. Funeral designs speciality.
STANLEY WALKER,
Florist and Nurseryman.
Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Force Of Suuuestion.

81 wonder what 1t is that gives
this room such cold look?" IL
guess it's the frieze on the wulls."-
Baltimore American.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

Found, fur boa. Owner can have
same by calling at INDEPENDENT Office
and describing property.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Older Than Egypt.

The prehistoric ruins of Mexico seen
on the private train excursion leaving
Denver January 28th. via Colorado &
Southern. Reservations should be made
at once.
T. E. FISHER, G. p. A., Denver.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

Who killed Cock Robin? ?"
T." said the Sparrow. With
my little hot-air-gun. I laid him
low!"
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
VOYAGE ACROSS THE o,u.E

Colorado e. Southern offers delightful
circle tours via New Orleans, Florida,
Havana and Mexico. Write 7. L.
Fisher, G. p. A.. Denver.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
List your property with Wire & Reed.
A Luxurious Pleasure Trip.

Through the Egypt of America
Mexico-by private train leaving Dem
yer January 2sth. Make berth. section
or drawing room reservation.
I. E. FISHER, G. p. A., Denver.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

Everything the best at the Home
Cafe. Meals 25c. 81 meals 81.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

See those Peters and Crawford dress
shoes at Gale Bros.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

why not list your property with
Wire & Reed?
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10
Not Very Good.

The man who is good only while hc
Is watched is hardly worth saving.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

Durable Juniper Wood.
Juniper Is said to be the most dur
able of woods.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-10

W. A. Davis, auctioncer and restau-
rant-MAN, look me upl
New-York tribune., 1908-04-15
EYONERATES n. Y. BANKS.
Did Not Hoard Funds Last Fall
Says Cortelyou.
From Thu Trthun. Bureau.

Washington. April 1.-THE Secretary OF the Treas
ury forwarded 10 the Senate to-day q counmunica-
tiou in response resolution introduced by Sena-
tor Culberson, IN which the Secretary practically
exonerates the New York banks from the charge
OF boarding their funds and refusing TO honor the
demands of country correspondents during tho
cent financial stringency. In accordance with the
terms Of the resolution. Secretary Corteyou trans
mits ffty-one letters from forty-three country
banks complaining that they in more or less
distress. but the Secretary elso submits a state
ment Of the finances OF these banks December g.
whereby II is shown that in the OF only eight
were their reserves below the legal requirements.
and even with these the percentage below was
small Most OF the compainants were IN exception
ally strong condition.
Secretary Cortelyou says that only Of the
hfty-one letters received answered. but he
asserts that in every instance communication was
had with the reserve depostary by telephone and
that bank was urged render all possible as
sistance. He says further that In almost every In
stance the assistance asked was afforded.
The Secretary incloses letter from s. P. Kane
Deputy and Acting Controller Of the Currency in
which Nj. Kane says that letters were received
between October and December Is complaining
OF New York banks. but that complaint vas made
Of banks in Chicago, New Orleans St Louis Gin
cinnau Columbus and Cleveland while = few, let
tors OF z general nature. but complaining Of M
specific refusals of cash or exchange we're re-
ceved
New-York tribune., 1908-04-15
KNICKERBOCKER FEES UP.
Deputy attorney General 1rgues
AGAINST ReceiUers' Allowances.

Before Justice L ". Clark IN the Supreme Court az
Flushing application was made yesterday by Deputy
Attorney General William A DeFord TO have
Gated the order allowing the receivers of the
Knckerbocker Trust Company $500 each for
their five months service. together with extra
allowance Of $4,000 for counsel fees, the ground
that the allowances were grossly excessive and
that the statutory notice had not been given the
Attorney General
The motion was opposed by Julien T Davies. rep
resenting the trust company, and William ILoyt
Mitchell. representing the receivers They ver.
anxious have the hearing held behind closed
doors. but Mr.. DeFord demahded that nevspaS0
men be admitted 70 the hearing. He said there vas
no reason why the argument should not be heard
in public. on behalf of the receivers the
trust company il argued that the trust
company had been declared solvent and allowed 70
resume business the Attorney General had no fur
ther interest in the case. In reply Mr.. DeFOrd
said that the Attorney General had been mised in
the first instance and that he was determined 10
see that Justice done
1t would be a great misfortune. said Justic.
Clark now that the trust company has resumed
business again. have this whole matter reopensd
and the funds of the corporation depleted
Both sides directed TO submit briefs By
Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-15
FIVE BROTHERS
All Thought They knew Good core..

An amusing story comes from veteran in
Iowa. II shows how possible it is for not only
man TO be mistaken about matter. but
four make tho same blunder at once.
Thirteen wears 90" writes Colonel Of the
late war. I Was a confirmed invalid. unable
~ attend 10 business ] had heart trouble and
had il bad
Deciding 10 consult specialist. | told my
fe going 10 Chicago for n few days on
BUSINESS. not saying what the main business
-Ou arriving IN The city I went to see man
u small matter and had 10 climb two flights
stairs ] thought ] would never get 10 the
op. ] could only 20 up two or three steps at
time and did this by hanging onto the rail
irg When ! got 10 the mans office | was SO
exhausted ] had 10 rest before could state my
GRAND.
"No1t morning / sought out my specialist.
Eo looked me over, asked me if used TO-
hacco. or intoxicating liquors. ] said no. Ever
drink coffee: Yes always have. in fact il is
ail live on these days.
~ ell You Just stop il entirely. said tho doc
FOR Why man, ! gasped. what will live on /:
bid You ever drink Postum. he asked. | said
DO Then hc asked me where ] WAS stopping
and sent me 10 restaurant with instructions
70 have them make me Postum
50 took my meals there and really liked
Postum from the start. l stayed more than ten
GavS and went home feeling much better.
could sleep and that gone feeling had gone
-urc enough When ! arrived at home | Just
picked up my suit case and walked home from
TIE depot a. spry rs a kitten and II not soon
'nrgei the happy surprised look on my Wllc ;
trro
"a hen she opened the suit case, she found
two packages Of Postum She laughed AT me
and said we could get plenty at the store.
Ead always beer fnicky about my "offc'- ana
mv four brothers were all acquainted with
The fine Java my wife used 10 make.
We were al bankers and got togeth"r
sometimes FOR = visit. About this time they
alI Happened 10 be al our house and remarked
that they expected some Of Netties fine "offec.
She allied me out and said We must have some
coffee
Make Postum just a. you have been doing.
said. The bows We're all about | had been
from drinking coffee. They compmented my
wife Oh Der Java and drank two cups apiece.
After dinner she told them il was not Java.
What 10 II was Postum. Then she told them
~ nay complete recovery since quitting coffee
and using Postum. They all went away deter
mined quit coffee. and w are all today
joyinS the pink OF good health. and VIC attribute
lt largely 10 the use Of Postum
There's a reason. Name given by Postum
%, Battle Greek, MicL.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-15

per cent OF total deposits those of
guardians trustees. etc. The holders OF these
counts hesitated sign the plan without authority
from In granting the aPplicatio Justice
Hendrick said:
II appears that about S4 per cent Of the depos-
itors in the Mechanics and Traders Bank. IN
which the incoTnpetent's funds were deposited have
signed the agreement TO waive their right 70 i'm
mediate payment and TO defer such payment. and
to receive partial payments from time time a
provided in the agreement think obstacle
should be put in the Of the speedy resur1p-
ton Of business by the bank. which from the
port OF the Banking Department appears to ee
solvent. Motion granted. and the petitioner.
committee OF said incompetent. is directed TO sub
scribe said deferred payment agreement
New-York tribune., 1908-04-15
MEXICAN BANK REFORMS
Nc5c Congress Bill Makes I'm p0rtant
Changes R the Lac.

Jose y Llmantour Mexican Minister Of Finance
and the leading bankers in Mexico have agreed
upon important reforms the banking system
They nave been embodied in a bill which Will soon
be submitted 10 the Mexican Congress and will
undoubtedly be passed. The following are among
the more important provisions OF the bill:
The minimum capital OF any kind Of banking
institution IN Mexico shall be Sl,000 30. Under tht.
present law the minimum for mortgage or banks
S-00n.v.
Of issue will not be allowed TO extend
loans made on mortgage, but will he required
10 1oreclose the mortgage within q year after the
maturity OF loan.
Mortgage banks will be allowed 10 acquire their
bonds and any other first a securities. The
d specned follows: bonds of the Mexi-
government of any corporation under
guarantee OF the government; bonds of foreign
market value; Mexican state or municipal bonds
earning 8 per cent OF less on their market value:
bonds of chartered mortgage banks; stock and
bonds OF Mexican companies quoted on the MeXi-
can or foreign markets, which have paid dividends
OF interest during the FIVE previous years
Mortgage banks will not be allowed TO accept
added the reserve fund. They will be compelled
hold amount in cash. gold or silver bars
third IN first class securities. and the other third
in paper subject TO discount within six months.
Banks Of issue will he prohibited from lending
money mortgage in case the credit Of the debtor
is innnsired accepting uncovered drafts or money
orders: opening credits which may not be revoked
at the banks will: taking corporation stock or
taI plus the fund: working on their own
account mines. mills factories or entering into
partnership in any agricultural or lndustrai en-
terprise: accepting directly or indirectly operations
with any person company when they may eN-
coed 10 per of the paidup capital ot that in
dividual company. ,,,, ,....
o,,crF other credits except the banknotes mort
gage credits against the banks and unpaij taxes
New-York tribune., 1908-04-15
CHESTER TRACTION MEN DETERMINED
Will Spend s1,ooo,Ooo to Defeat Strikers
Fire Thought Incendiary.

Chester, Penn, April 1.-The situation IN the
streetcar strike here to-day remains unchanged
No cars have been since yesterday. once our
ing the day the strike sympatkizers set upon a
,-ounp man whom they thought a strike
breaker and gave him a severe beating before the
police rescued him, but there were no serious
clashes with the police. barn owned by John
Evans near the car barns. caught rre before noon
and was burned to the ground adding to the gen
cral excitement. AC Crording to the police and fire
chiefs the fire gave evidence of having been Of
incendiary origin.
President John A Riggs OF the Traction Com
pany came here tonight 10 look after the inter
csts of his company. He says that cars will he run
tomorrow and that the company has 100000 to
spend 10 win the fight.
The strikers and their followers say they will
Illustrate any attempt to run the cars, and there
NAV be more trouble tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-15

New York Congressman Will Urge Claims of
Brooklyn Navy Yard.
(From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. April l+.-Under the leadership OF
Representative Olcott. member of the Naval At
fairs Committee, the greater New York delegation
in Congress has begun a determined effort 10 in
sure the construction OF one of the battieships
the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Mr.. Olcott will propose amendment 10 the
naval appropriation bill now before the House
providing that Of the ships be built at
government yard. without naming any specifc
place. He feels certain, however that if the
amendment passes the Brooklyn yard will be
ected because OF its greater facilities and superior
workmanship. IT. this he has the support Of New
Workers both sides OF the House. and he also
counts on those Representatives who wish to fur-
nish more work government employees whose
positions now seem 10 be I'm jeopardy.