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The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
Cedaredge News.

Edward Watson is visiting in Delta
this week.
Joe Hogrefe has been in Delta most
of the week.
Attorney Warner, wife and son left
tor Grand Junction last Monday.
w. R Gale, wife and son drove up
from Delta for the day. last Sunday.
Mrs. ]. c. Rowbotham spent several
days in Delta visiting friends recently.
Mrs. Judson Baker expects to leave
soon to pay a visit to her mother in
the east.
County Superintendent, Miss Myers
has been visiting schools in Cedaredge
this week.
Mr.. Macelravey leaves this week for
Fort Collins where he expects to spend
the winter.
There will be dance at the hall next
Friday night. Music by the Forrest
orchestra.
1909 is approaching. Sam Lovett las
stolen a march on it and already has
out a very attractive set of advertising
calendars.
Walter Hillman, cashier of the FIRST
National Bank of Delta was In Cedar
edge on Sunday last.
w. w. Sprowle of Pittsburg came to
Cedaredge in company with Rev. Ferris
and may make it his home here.
Rev. j. S. Ferris from Pittsburg, the
new pastor of the Methodist church
arrived last week in company with
Rev. Ross. a former pastor, ane
preached his first sermon in Cedaredgs
on Sunday evening to a crowded house
Rev. Barron of Delta preached in tn.
evening.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

Never before in the history of
this Nation was there such freak
ish returns as in this November
general election. Indiana went
for Taft but elected by ponder
GUS majority a Democratic gov
ernor notorious as a reprobate
and against one of the brightest
and best types of American
statesmen and citizens. Prohibi-
tionists here and there voted for
like characters against men
whom they knew stood for every
principle they held dear. These
are among the things most hard
to explain.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

The Baptist church was packed last
Sunday evening, many attending for
the purpose of hearing the pastors
special sermon for the disappointed
politician. The sermon was based on
the story of two disciples who came to
Jesus and asked for the thief places in
the new Kingdom. The answer of the
Savior to the request the pastor said,
was a fitting gospel for disappointed
Office seekers. The points made were
well received and those present were
persuaded that there are greater OPP
portunities for usefulness in private
life, than in the official positions with
the nation.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
The Amusement Question.

Rev. r. P. Carson has received SO
many requests to speak on the above
topic that he has consented to give his
mastery address on Popular Amuse-
ments." This address is based upon
facts that have come under his person.
al observation. II you really want
definite information on this question
and are willing to have the facts laid
bare before you, do not fail to hear
him on next Sunday night at the M. E.
church.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
Melvin Gipe is taking a business

Melvin Gipe is taking a business
course at Pueblo.
DR.. Mehaffey has been attending to
his Cedaredge practice this week.
]. N. Weston and wife left early this
week for trip to the Pacific coast.
Ethel Briggs came home on Wednes-
day for weeks visit with her parents
Mrs. c. E. Smith is visiting her
mother Mrs. Pratt and assisting in the
care of her young brother who is ill.
c. L. Pike was over from Hotchkiss
this week looking after the building OF
the house he is just completing IN
Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

The revival serv ices at the M. E.
church began last Sabbath. Drs. Car
son and Cassel are doing great work.
The preaching and singing are of a
high grade. The congregations fill the
house. Interest in the services is run
ming high. The half hour song service,
conducted by DIR. Cassel before the
sermon, is growing very popular. DR..
Carson's sermons splendidly portray
the character of Christ. Scenes in the
life of the Master are made clear as
day ylight by the vivid word paintings of
the speaker. The situation is very
promising. The services will continue
through next week.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

John. the Meek, has scored a
victory with the Federal Court,
which has sustained the reversal
of Judge Lands decision fining
him a trifle over S29, 900. 600.
The matter having been in doubt
for about a year, the people have
paid extra for their oil perhaps
sufficiently to meet this small
fine and the U. S. Court decision
will be quite a plum for poor
John.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
For Rent.

Capt. Bragg's new residence is near
ly ready for occupancy. A desirable
permanent tenant could be here pro-
vided with a complete fome-four to
eight rooms, steam heat, bath, electric
light, basement with laundry, stable
privilege if desired. ETC., etc.
Also for rent steam heated rooms,
every convenience. Also small house.
CAPT. C. p. BRAGG.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
Are You To Have A Trip.

On Tuesdays the Colorado & Southern
sells round trip tickets to all State
points from Denver, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo at exceptionally low rates.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

For sale 40 acres in North Delta close
in, 20 acres good stand alfalfa with
nine shares Hartland. Balance under
North Delta Canal; fair house and
buildings. A snap at $4,000. Reason
able terms. WEIGH & MERRILL.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian
church are making plans for birthday
party to be held Friday evening, No
vember 20, at the home of Mrs. F. ].
Sanders.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
From Our Schools.
R. w. WHALEN.

An original reproduction story by
Maxine Lowe of the Fourth grade,
Central school, Mrs. Anna Moss,
teacher:
Wishing to impress a moral truth
and at the same time test the ability
of the children to concentrate their
minds and their power of reproduction
together with their spelling and compo-
sition work, Superintendent Condit,
without a word of warning to the
teacher or class, stepped into the room
while the class was studying its lesson
in language and told the teacher he
wished to tell story to the class.
After he had finished the story he told
the teacher and children that he wanted
them to think over the story at the
time and on the next day to tell it to
the teacher at the time of the language
lesson, after which each would write
the story as he or she remembered it.
The story printed below is just as the
child wrote it without single sugges-
ton or correction by the teacher. The
story was written in the room during
the time of the recitation and at one
sitting. There are sixty-two pupils in
the class. Not one failed to write a
good reproduction of not less than one
hundred words. Thirty-six of the sixty
who wrote handed in papers nearly
equal to the one selected for publica-
ton.
These papers seem to refute at least
SO far as the pupils of the Delta
schools are concerned, the report of
the committee appointed to test the
ability of the pupils to write good Eng
lish in the Cleveland, Ohio and New
York City schools.
President Woodrow Wilson of Prince
ton University is writing a series of
articles upon the public schools. He
bases his criticism of what is done in
the grades upon the report of the COM
mittees referred to above. He con-
cludes that the work to-day is below
that of few years since, more espec-
tally in the power of the child to ex-
press itself correctly and to spell and
write correctly.
Our purpose is to give similar tests
to our pupils in the Delta schools to
those given in the Cleveland, Ohio and
New York City schools to learn if the
criticism can be made upon our chill
dren.
Maxine Lowe. Mrs. Moss.
Grade 4. Nov. s, 1908.
WISE KING.
Once there was a king who ruled
over country across the ocean. He
noticed that his people were growing
very selfish. They did not think Of any
one but themselves.
One night about three o'clock tall
figure with hand spike was digging a
hole in front of the palace. In this
hole he laid purse full of coins and a
little slip of paper. Then he rolled q
very large rock into the hole and went
away. The next morning a good many
people came along but all drove around
it. Quarreling at their neighbors but
never thinking to move it themselves.
The rock lie there for about three
weeks. The king called all his people
together to this rock. Then pushing
the rock aside he picked up the purse
and had his secretary read, "For him
who lifts the stone " Then with a po-
lite good morning he walked away
leaving the people to think of the les
son he had taught them.
l think the king meant to teach them
to be unselfish and to help others.
| A~> Va. t. No. r-a-
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

FoRSALE: 40 acres 4 miles south Of
Delta, all tillable, fair buildings, main
road on two sides. Price $50 an acre.
II interested investigate at once.
3S-2t WEIGH & MERRILL.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
rusts.

Rev. S. A. Hayworth will preach
next Sunday evening at the Baptist
church on the subject, Trusts.
There will be special music by the
choir. All are invited.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
Editorial Paragraphs.

The official returns of the vote
in Delta county by precincts is
given in this issue of the INDE-
PENDENT. We are not very
proud of it but that doesn't seem
to change the figures any.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
Brick Houses for Sale.

Three new brick houses-all modern
five rooms, bath. closet and pantry.
Easy terms. Apply to w. r. johnson
at brick yard
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U. ). LAND oFricE AT MoSrRosE. Colo,
Oct. l3th, 1905.
NOTICE ia hereby given that
EDITH wIsTRoM,
widow Of Charlie wistrom, dcccased of Delta.
Colorado. who, on September 2sth, 1908. mnde
Homestead Entry, No. 22s utc (07ss), for Ei.
SWh. VIZ SEA, Section 2s, Township 81 N,
OF intention To make Final Five Year Proof'
70 establish claim 70 the land above described.
before Milton X Welch, U. \. Coinmissio oncr.
Der, iaUs. " ''"'''"
Claimant names as witnesses;
samuel y Rogers, OF Qlathe. Colorado; Lewis
OF Delta. Colo; Patrick Sullivan, OF Delta Colo.
BRYsoN p. BLAIR.
Register.
First pub. Oct. 10, 1905. Last pub. Now. 20. 1909
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

To EXCHANGE: City property in
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Grand Junction for city or ranch prop
erty in Delta County. Welch & Mer-
rill. 36-2t.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The revival meetings at the M. E
church are creating great interest ane
are very well attended.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

The Episcopal Guild met Tuesday at
the home of Mrs. E. A. Ault. A
pleasant afternoon is reported.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
For Rent.

A newly furnished five room modern
cottage, with bath room, pantry and
cellar.
36-2t TRAVIS & CASTLE.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

For SALE: so foot corner, East
front, 9Th and Grand. Price 5000.
Welch & Merrill.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

Rev. Geo. S. barley, of Alamosa,
son of DR.. barley. will preach Sunday,
morning and evening at the Presbyter-
ian church, Delta. All are invited.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
Best Bargain in Della COUNTY.

so acres good fruit land miles from
Delta, 60 acres alfalfa. Can be bought
cheap including about so tons hay. 4
horses, all implements and tools, 20
hogs, about 80 chickens. II interested
see Welch & Merrill at once.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

WANTED-a position as stenographer
or saleslady. Experienced. Address
P. o. Box ia, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13
AMONG The LOCAL CHURCHES.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services every third Sunday. Mass
$3.50 a. m.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
S. A. Hayworth pastor Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. Preaching at II a.
m. and p. m. B. Y. P. u. at Up. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
All are invited.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching at IL a. m. and 7:3O p. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m. Y. P. S c. E..
$50 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday
7:30 p. m.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Prayer meeting and Teacher Train :
ing Wednesday 7:3O Choir practice
Saturday 7:3O p. m. Bible School 10 a.
m. At II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. the
pastor A. N. Glover will preach. All
friends and strangers welcome.
The Delta independent., 1908-11-13

An original reproduction story by
Maxine Lowe of the Fourth grade,
Central school, Mrs. Anna Moss,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

Those who went from here to attend
the Cummins-Hepburn meeting at La
moni last Thursday were Capt. j. D.
Brown and wife, Marion F. Stookey, J..
II. Evans, DR.. o. w. Foxworthy, E. G..
Monroe, j. V. Lemley, John Tullis, ]. r..
Bowsher and ]. w. Long.
DR.. B. L.. Eiker and wife returned Sat
urday from spending the week in Des
Moines where DIR. Eiker attended the
meeting of the state board of health and
the annual meeting of the Iowa Associ-
alton of Health Officers, before whom he
read paper last Thursday.
Judge j. w. Harvey returned Thurs
day from Murray where he went to at
tend the reunion of his regiment, the
18th Iowa. The old boys had splen-
did time, there being sixty-nine in at
tendance, the largest number ever pres
ent at a reunion for many years.
Geo. w. Clarke, of Abel, speaker of
the house of representatives, and can
didate for lieutenant governor on the
republican ticket, was Leon visitor
last Friday. He spoke at Kellerton the
night before and was on his way to AL
lerton where he spoke Friday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
Are You Only Half Alive.

People with kidney trouble are so
weak and exhausted that they are only
half alive. Foley's Kidney Remedy
makes healthy kidneys, restores lost
and weak, delicate people are
restored to health. Refuse any but
Foley's. Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
A Healthy Family.

"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, three years ago." says
L. A. Bartlett, of Rural Route 1, Gull
ford, Maine. They cleanse and tone
the system in gentle way that does
you good. 25c. at L. P. Van Werden's
drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

We have fine line of lawn mowers
ranging at reasonable prices at our
store. VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

| have 100000 good brick on hand.
Will deliver to any part of the city.
32tf. +. L. JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

For SALE-Several pieces of resi-
dence property in Leon. Or will rent
or trade them. Off. J. CEsLER.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-13
FIRE DESTROYS A
BLOCK IN WAYNE
LARGE PORTION OF VILLAGE
MENAcEo BY FLAMES WHICH 3
LICK UP sTRlNoER BUILDING.

WAYNE, Mich, April 13.-tSpe-
cial. 1.-The Stringer block, the lars-
est building in Wayne. burned Sun
day night. The fire was discovered
about 11:45 and, despite all the efforts
of the village fire company. the flames
took such a hold that the block was
consumed, the fire dying out at Z
o'clock.
For time II seemed az IL a large
portion OF the village would be de-
stroyed. The Stringer block is across
the street from the hotel and all the
guests In the latter were aroused and
gathered their belongings together 10
make hasty exit in case the Are
spread across the street. The burned
buildings contained two stores and
saloon.
Brick and debris fell on the interur-
ban railway tracks and slightly re-
tarded service for a time, this morn
ing. Telegraph and telephone service
was somewhat hampered, the wire go
ing down when the poles burned.
The total loss is $4,000, as follows:
Blount building. $500 business loss;
Carpenters saloon, $500; Wright, bar
her, 800; DR.. Lee, dentist, $500; E. j..
Hall. feed, 5000: Fitzgibbon's cigar
factory, $500. The loss Is partially In
sured. Incendiarism is alleged.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-13
I'd CONGRESS DISTRICT
CHOOSES REP. DELEGATES

ROMULUS, Mich, April 13--The
Republican county convention for the
Second congressional district TO elect
delegates 10 the district national con-
vention at Ypsilanti called for next
Tuesday. was held here Saturday.
Cass Benton. Of Worthwhile, was
called to the chair, and James X. Tay-
Tor. of this place. was elected secre-
tary. The following delegates we're
elected: 4. ". Clark. Joseph Girardin,
John Liddel. Jr., Wyandotte; NJ. L.
Palmer, +. Bossardet, Ecorse: VI. r.
Ladd, Plymouth; M. N. Johnson,
Worthwhile; r. l.. Torrey, Monguagon ,
James r. Taylor, Romulus; James
Cody, Belleville; Samuel Adams. HUI.
ron. z. n. Clark was named chair.
man of the delegation, and r. s.
Neal was Endorsed for reelection as
congressional committeeman.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing
the candidacy OF William Taft for
president. and Rep. Townsend as one
OF the national delegates. The ma
tional, state and county Republican
administration was also Endorsed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-13
BLOOD OAT H IS
REQUIRED BY
NIGHT RIDERS
KENTucKIANs WOULDN'T WHIP
VICTIM BECAUSE HE WAS TOO
WEAK, BUT MADE HIM 90 uN-
pIeNlFIEp STUNTS.

MURRAY, KY, April IA blood
oath" TO join the Tobacco Growers
association and obey the commands or
Capt. Joe Bell, OF the eastern division
OF the Galloway organization. was re-
quired OF William Dyer. Moses Thorn
ton and other citizens according TO
their testimony at the examining trial
of Edward Thompson, Jacob Ellis and
Robert Duncan.
Clarence whitlock. who Is night OPP
orator for the planters telephone office
at Pottertown, swore that he had been
taken away from the Office and made
TO take an oath to join the night riders.
Thornton, Dyer and Whitlock linden
tilted Ellis, Duncan and Thompson.
Thornton in testifying. referred TO
"the lieutenant" He was asked whom
he meant. There is the man refer
to- said Thornton, rising TO his feet
and pointing 10 Ellis. He is the man
In charge OF the squad OF % men who
visited me-"
Dyer testified that the men came to
his house and made him take the oath.
They told him he was too weak a man
10 whip, but they made him trot and
do other stunts to their amusement.
Ellis. Thompson and Duncan were
held for the grand jury and their bond
fixed at $4,000 each, which they could
not give and were returned 10 Jail.
The stock barn OF Lee Lawrence. In
Boyle county, was burned by might
riders" last night and his tobacco beds
we're sailed, causing a loss OF $4,000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-13
CURRENT PALAVER
OF THE POLITICIANS

Thomas @. Craig, for mayor, is the
latest political joke. Eddie Barnett
sprang Il In a session OF estimators,
and several people took It up ser
iously.
Charles t. wilkins has come out
with a warm letter defending Daniel
Campau from the insinuations that the
national committeeman has promised
federal Offices to various Democrats In
case they support him for the party
leadership in the state this fall. VIII
kins roasts the city hall Democrats
as having made alliances for their
own gain, regardless OF party good.
He asserts that Campau has promised
no Offices and would accept none for
himself. K. o. Wood Is out strongly
10 land Campau's position and the
prospects of a delirious convention
wax with the passage of time.
Eddie Barnett, now an estimator.
n mentioned as a possible aldermaric
candidate In the Third ward.
III the lid is not lifted by Police
Commissioner Smith soon, IL will
mean the defeat OF the Republicans In
the city election next fall" said Ora
tiot.ave. saloonkeeper OF the Repub-
lican faith The saloonkeepers are
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-13
BRITISH CABINET
CHAN GES ARE
ANNOUNCED
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE FORCES
TO FRONT AS CHANCELLOR or.
ExcHEouER - MckENNA FOR
NAVAL ECONOMY.

LONDON, April 13.-The new cab
met appointments are as follows:
Herbert n. Asqulth, prime minister
and first lord Of the treasury.
David Lloyd George, chancellor Of
the cxchequer.
Lord Tweedmouth, president of the
council.
Earl Of crewe, secretary Of state for
the colonies.
Reginald Mckenna, first lord Of tho
admiralty.
Winston Spencer Churchill, presl-
dent of the board of trade.
Walter Runciman, president OF the
board OF education.
John Morley. secretary of state for
India, and Sir Henry n. Fowler, chan
celIor of the duchy Of Lancaster, have
been made peers, but retain their
present offices.
Col. J. e, SeeIey has been appoint
ed under secretary for the colonies;
Lord Lucas, parliamentary secretary,
war office; r. o. AcIand, financial sec
rotary, war office, and Thomas r.. Blu
chanan, parliamentary secretary, india
office.
Before giving the chancellorship to
Lloyd George, Mr.. Asquith offered 1t
&c Mr.. Morley Mr.. McKenna, the new
admiralty chief, is credited with being
an advocate of economy In the navy.
Viscount Morley has written to his
constituents regretfully resigning
their representation.
Winston Spencer Churchill's re-elec-
ton In Manchester is considered de-
cidedly doubtful
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-13
on: Fred r. and Max H., of wis

ton: Fred r. and Max H, of Wis
consin.
when the civil war broke out he
recruited company B. Twentieth Mich
igan infantry, at Ypsilanti, and was
commissioned captain. He fought in
over 30 battles and was commissioned
successfully major, Northumberland
and brevet colonel. He became colonel
or the Twenty Michigan velan-
teers and was breveted brigadier gen.
eral for gallantry at the battle Of the
Wilderness. After the war he re-
ceived congressional medal.
Gen. Cutcheon had been prominent
In state and national politics for 40
years. He was four times member
OF congress and held various Offices
under President Harrison. He was a
resident of Manistee for many years.
and in 1900 went to Grand Rapids.
where he resided until two years ago.
when he retired from his profession
and came TO Ypsilanti.
The funeral Will be held Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock. Interment will
be made in Highland cemetery, Up
silanu.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-13
NITRO EXPLOSION
CAUSES BIC Loss
GIANT CHARGE IN POWDER MILL
WRECKS BUILDINGS IN 49,
MILE RADIUS.

CHICAGO. April ia terrific ex-
plosion in the Aetna mills OF the Du-
pont Powder Co., at Miller's Station.
Ind, early today. wrecked buildings In
the neighborhood and caused heavy
property loss in towns within a radius
OF Is miles.
Twenty employees OF the night shift
escaped uninjured
Four thousand pounds OF nitrogIy-
cerin were in the giant charge that
shook the earth for miles around.
More than 200 men were employed
in the plant. 20 comprising the night
shift. which was on duty at the time.
Only one OF the three magazines
was reported affected in the blast
The explosion is the second which
has wrecked the plant In the last few
years. Five years ago one OF the maya
zines blew up and seven men lost
their lives.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-13
Around the State
in a Hurry

PlaInweIl--A unique trade event
was the weekend festival given here
by the business men, who gave away
thousands OF. dollars worth OF goods
to entertain the crowds. Many were
present from outside the state.
Wstervieit-The paper mill here Is
&c be started again.
Alpens-1he mill Of the Alpena Ex-
celsior Co. burned. entailing a loss
Of $4,000. Insurance, $4,000. The
concern viii probably rebuild.
Marquette--The Farwell interests,
OF Chicago. have plans almost com
pleted for the building OF the long
promised interurban line connecting
Marquette with Negaunee and Ishpemt
ing.
Sseinaw--The Pere Marquette is to
supply the missing link" In It's sys-
TEN. or the gap between Stratford In
Missaukee county. TO Leota. In Glare
county The Grand Trunk line, is TO
be completed. which reaches from
Muskegon to Ashley on this side OF
the state. to Saginaw and. Bay City.
saeInaw--Chss. j. Bull won two OF
the hrst prizes at the target practice
OF Evans feet In Magdalena bay. max.
ing Ave" straight hits in AZ seconds,
with sevensinch gun. Bull, who Is
on the Minnesota. also captured. that
ships flrst prize with the seveninch
gun.
,ksisnazoo--John Sucose. As. Is be-
litved to have hurled himself In front
or speeding q. r, a I. passenger
train. He was Instantly killed. He
came here recently from La Grave,
Inf