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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06
The Good Dinner.

Z The successful housekeeper was
planning a dinner for a few Of her
husbands friends.
81 must have apple pie and cheese
for dessert" she remarked without a
flicker Of indecision.
But should think you would want
something more dainty this time OF
year." suggested the woman who al
ways worried herself sick over a com.
pany dinner. IAN Ice or frozen pud.
ding"
"Oh. but apple pie is my husbands
favorite dish. When he has company
always serve what he likes best;
then he thinks his guests have hat
such a good dinner. and everybody
is happy. At least my husband and
are happy. and II the guests aren't nc
one is the wiser."-New York Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06
The Architecture Of Madsira.

We saw no suggestion Of modern
architecture or European innovation
no blot anywhere except a single mo
torcar. Without knowing anything
on the subject should say that the
architecture Of Madeira Is a mixture
Of Spanish and Moorish. like that OF
Mexico. only 1t is better than any
thing In Mexico. From the ship the
stucco. tile rooted city is hawless. and
as we steam away and night comes
down and tights break out and become
a jeweled necklace along the waters
edge our one regret Is that we are
leaving It all behind.-Albert Bigelow
Paine in Outing Magazine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06
We will
.belP you.

II you are living in a rented house
you. no doubt. have long desired to own
your own home and have made plans to
that end. There is no need to delay the
matter. when the Snow Hill Building
and Loan Association is ready to help
YOU, ana wnen you realize that the
money you have been paying out every
year for rent would have bought and
paid for home for you, then you will
no longer continue to pay rent.
Call and see w. d. Cordry. Jr.. Sec.
rotary Of the Association and he will
explain how you can get the money to
build you house an and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION T. HARGIS,
President,
w. d. OORDDRY, Jr.
Secretary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06
Bible Eating.

am told by u lady resident that In
the Hampshire parish In which ! am
writing there il living at the present
time a good woman who once ate a
New Testament. day by day and leaf
by leaf. between two slices Of bread
and butter. as a remedy for dts. This
was treating the Bible as fetch with
a vengeance.-London Notes and Que
ries
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06
Tha Color sehams,

"why do some lawyers carry green
bagsT
"In some instances they expect 10
bag that kind OF game."-New York
Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06

Dickson-Dobbins formerly opposed
my views, but now be agrees with me
IN everything. wickson-How do You
account for Il? Dickson-Don't know
I'm not sure whether I convince him
or only make him tired.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06

Worldly Aunt-See here. Edith. that
young man to whom you've engaged
yourseIf-is his future assured? Niece
oh. yes. auntie. He was baptized as
a child.-Judge's Library.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06
He Left.

II may have remaiaed a tribe late.
but her remarks were too pointed"
what did she say. Ferdyr'
Told me their tense was about to
expire. louisville Courier-Journai.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06

Self inspection II the hest cure FOR
self esteem. Wordsworth.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06

The frst and worst Of all frauds N
10 cheat oneself.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-06

Annapolis, September goth, 1909
In pursuance of the requirements of Section 49, of Art
cle 70 of the Code of public General Laws herewith pub
sh the names titles and due by the following
Officers who in to the State OF Maryland:
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Books of Reference.

Newspaper editors like to answer
questions addressed to them by their
readers-if they are not too hard
and they deem themselves as arbiters
rather than as accessories to a mis-
demeanor when they are appealed to
for information ''to decide a bet" But
they wonder sometimes why certain
questions are put TO them for arbitra-
ment when the answers are TO be
found in one of three very accessible
books-an almanac. a grammar and
small dictionary
These are books Of reference that
ought to be in every home library,
however small We guess that they
are. but that they are sometimes dusty
with misuse or out of easy reach on a
top shelf. 1t is we'll to have an al
manac, dictionary or an atlas handy
when you are reading your newspaper.
By consulting them frequently the
reader will find his daily paper relates
his early historical studies to present
events AID makes his touch with the
world closer and more significant. Get
the habit!-New York Mail.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
A SPORTING Parson,

The inhibition of a hunting rector
by his bishop reminds a correspondent
that the Rev. Jack Russell. the IA
nous west country sporting parson,
was once cited to appear before the
bishop of Exeter to answer charges of
neglecting his spiritual and parochial
duties, and he was also demonstrated
with for keeping and following pack
of hounds. The charges were proved
unfounded. and Russell refused to
give up the sport. which he continued
to pursue almost to the day of his
death in 1888. at the age of eighty
eight. Besides being an Unsuitable
hunter. he was, as his biographer
pithily remarks "a stanch supporter
of Devonshire wrestlers, an admirable
sparrer and an enthusiastic upholder
of the virtues of Devonshire cider and
cream" And in the pulpit he tried to
reform conduct rather than to ex-
pound doctrine and was stern de-
nouncer of bad language, strong
drink and ''the filthy habit of smok-
ing."-St. James Gazette.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
The Ships Bell Clock.

In its most ordinary form the ships
bell clock is stout, well made clock,
a good timekeeper, contained in a
round nickel plated case six or seven
inches in diameter which is mounted
on a board that can be hung on or
screwed TO a wall or bulkhead. The
face of the clock. the dial. is of finish
ed steel. and its pointers are of blued
steel, so that with its nickeled case
the whole clock has n metallic. solid.
serviceable look.
Attached to n projection of the board
upon which the clock is placed. out
side the clock and Immediately below
It, IS the clocks gong. with the ham
mers-there are two of them-brought
down into 1t on arms extending
through an opening in the clocks case
and striking on the gong's inner side.
1t is a sturdy gong two or three inches
in diameter. and 1t sounds with a
strong. clear, resolute note when the
hammer strikes 1t. On this clocks
face you can tell the time in the usual
way, but the hours are struck as they
are at sea on ships bell.-New York
Sun.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
The Dosskin Wouldn't Go Round.

Hungary swarms with barristers. 1t
is the greatest ambition of the Hunga-
rian peasant to make one of his sons
an advocate
The son of small farmer in the
neighborhood of Budapest was sent by
his father to the law school of that
town. but either from lack of parts
or the necessary application he was
plucked in the qualifying examina-
tion.
Not daring to return to the paternal
abode empty handed after all the mon
ey that had been spent on his educa-
ton. he conceived and executed the
plan of forging a legal diploma. The
father was not. however. so ignorant
as not to be aware that such diplomas
are always written on parchment
kutya-ber tdogskinl-in Hungary.
why is your certificate not made out
on kGtya-ber?'' asked the old man.
THE fact is. father" coolly replied
the youth. there are more barristers
than dogs in Hungary. and SO there is
not enough kutya-ber to make diplo-
mas for us all."-London Answers.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
A Good Qualification.

The mystery of the negro mind II
illustrated by story which the Phila-
delphia Record prints. John, the col
ored applicant for the position Of but
Ter in a family living in one of the
fashionable suburbs of Philadelphia,
strove to impress his would be en-
ployer with his entire fitness for the
place."
"Oh, yes. suh." he said, "Ts sholy well
educated, sub. rs passed a civil serv-
ice examination"
Indeed" responded the gentleman,
"that is very fine. I'm sure. but I
can't say that that will be of any par
ticular value to me in butler"
"No?" said the surprised applicant.
"It shore is strange how gemmen's
tastes do differ. Now, Mr.. Williams
naming his former employer, "he say.
John. one thing l deman' is civil
service to nah guests an he done
gave me a zamination ri there, sub.
an that's the truf."
Then the gentleman saw great
light. He replied:
''Yes. you are quite right. John.
Civil service is a very important and
rather unusual virtue. so if you have
passed that examination l think we'll
consider you engaged"
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
sarea,m In the Commons,

The reluctance of the house of com
mons to adjourn over Derby day re-
calls story related of one of the Ro-
man Catholic peers who took their
seats some four or five years before
the passage of the first reform bill aft
er an exclusion of century and n
half. He gave notice that on a certain
day he would make n certain motion.
whereupon there arose from his noble
colleagues a general cry of Derby"
The astonished novice named another
day. only to be greeted with an equal
ly unanimous eNpostulation of "Oaksw
At this he explained that he would
have to ask the forgiveness OF their
lordships; but. having been educated
abroad. he was forced to acknowledge
that he was not familiar with the list
OF saints days in the Anglican calen-
dar.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Cams Dry Humor.

When the gallant Welsh captain
David Gam was sent forward by
Henry V. to reconnoiter the French
army before the battle of Agincourt
he found that the enemy outnumbered
the English by about five to one. His
report to the king is historic:
There are enough to be killed,
enough TO be taken prisoners and
enough to run away"
This quaint forecast of the result of
the battle at once spread through the
camp, and doubtless every yeoman
archer of the valiant company felt an
inch taller. We know that it was al
most literally justified by the event.
Poor Cams dry humor was eQualed
by his courage. He was killed while
in the act of saving the life of his
prince.-London Standard.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
A MoauI Hero.

Here is n little vignette of Babar,
the first of the great moguls. At elev-
en- he succeeded to his kingdom of
Ferghana His father was accidental
ly killed, and 81" says the boy. i'm
mediately mounted in great haste and,
taking such followers as were at hand,
set ont to secure my throne" He sue
ceeded in holding it. nearly lost it by
trusting traitor who was 1.-The best
player at ieapfrog he had ever seen"
and actually lost it by grasping at the
possession of Samarkand. Then came
two years of wandering. Then he got
Ferghana again and lost it a second
time by trying TO make his Mongol
soldiers restore their loot to the peas
antry And all this before he was
seventeen Thirty-two years later he
died. the last scene being the most
striking of all. His darling son
Humayun was desperately Ill. Only
some great sacrifice could save him,
said the doctor He entered the cham
ber. walked round the bed three times,
saying. "On me be thy suffering" and
few days afterward died.-London
Spectator
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Fresh.

There was no doubt about II. He
was very angry when he entered the
village grocery store and demanded to
see the proprietor.
''You sold my wife some eggs yester-
day. Mr.. Peavey" he said when the
grocer appeared.
WAL. yes" said Mr.. Peavey genial
ly, believe | did"
"And you told her that they were
fresh eggs" continued the visitor.
WAL. yes: 1t seems to me l did"
said Mr.. Peavey.
But. see here, Peavey, you had no
business to say they We're fresh eggs"
why not? bought 'em for fresh
from 81 Wiley too"
Il don't believe it 81 Wiley's an
honest man."
'Waal, 81 said 1t. all right. He come
in here with his basket full of 'em and
put 'em down on the counter and trad
ed 'em OF for box of sody biscuits"
when was thisr'
''Oh. l dunno. Bout six weeks ago,
I guess-"-Baltimore American.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
A Phonetic Purehs.e.

The late Henry Miller, who WAS
guide, philosopher and friend to many
book lovers within thousand miles
of New York, was a most successful
salesman. One day he called on Coils
p. Huntington and showed him rare
copy of a book.
There are two volumes Of this"
said Mr.. Miller. 1.-The other volume
is in perfect order, as you see this
one is. You cannot possibly let them
escape you, for you know you have
nothing like this in your library
what is the price?" asked the rail-
road king
Seven hundred dollars" said the
bookman.
Those are too valuable volumes for
my library" Mr.. Huntington ex-
claimed
Mr.. Miller went back to his place
and sent the books to Mr.. Hunting
toms house with bill for S7O0. Next
day the railroad king sent for him.
''Why did you send me those books"
he demanded sharply.
Because you bought them," was
the bookman's calm reply.
Il certainly did notr' cried the mill
lionaire.
"Oh. yes. you didw answered Mr..
Miller. You'll remember perfectly
well when l tell you what you said
You told me distinctly, Those are
two valuable volumes for my libra
ry.'"-Harper's Weekly.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
How He Knew.

A ragman who was gathering up
wornout clothing in the country pur-
chased pair of discarded trousers at
4 farmhouse and remarked to the man
of the house as he paid for the stuff
he had bought:
Il see, sir. that you are about TO lose
your land ON mortgage"
Guess you are right" said the dis
couraged looking farmer, but will you
tell me how the Sam Hill you found
that out?"
Easy enough" said the cheerful
ragman as he settled back on the seat
of his peddling wagon. Il notice that
these old pants are completely played
out. so far as the part of 'em you sat
down on Is concerned. but they show
mighty little wear anywhere else
Exchange.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Cause of Car siekness.

w. c. Wood attributes car sickness
to the nystagmus produced by looking
out of the car windows. Look out of
. car window and observe how
rapidly the telegraph poles fit by.
Each one is seen and involuntarily fol-
lowed by the eye until 1t is opposite,
when the eye shifts to the one follow
Ing. This is true of near buildings.
Objects farther away seem to move
slower, and those very far off seem to
be almost stationary until the whole
landscape appears to be revolving
round common center. The un-
conscious effort to take in everything
produces rapid lateral oscillation of
the eyeballs, as any one can observe
by watching the eyes of his fellow
Passengers. The eye strain is enor
nous and is the chief factor in pro-
ducing car sickness. This can be
proved by asking a patient who is
subject to car sickness to look steadily
at mirror which is moved rapidly
to and fro or tilted backward and
forward. He will Immediately com
plain of nausea and vertigo. The
treatment consists of advising the
patient to avoid looking out of the car
windows and in giving him a grain of
citrated caffeine shortly before he
takes the cars and repeating it every
hour as long as there is any tendency
to be sick. The author has been en-
abled by this procedure to relieve
many sufferers from car sickness
New York Medical Journal.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
4 Horrible Hold-Up.

about ten years ago my brother
was held up" in his work, health and
happiness by what was believed to be
hopeless Consumption, writes w. r.
Lipscomb. of Washington. N. C. He
took all kinds of remedies and treat
ment from several doctors, but found
no help till he used DR.. Kings New
Discovery and was wholly cured by six
bottles. He is well man to-day. -
It's quick to relieve and the surest
cure for weak or sore lungs. Hemor-
rhages. Coughs and Colds. Bronchitis.
La Grippe, Asthma and all Bronchial
affec tions. 50c and $l.00. Trial bottle
free. Cti,tItttd ly All ruggists.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
His Glasses,

He came home in the small hours
of the morning. and his loving spouse
confronted him with wrath in her eye
and a telegram in her hand, saying,
Here is news that has been waiting
for you since supper time"
He blinked. looked wise and. braced
up against the hatrack. felt through
his pockets, murmuring. Il left my|
glasses down town"
Yes" she replied. with scathing
irony, but you brought the contents
with you.'
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
lust His Luck.

William. Freddie informs me that
his teacher has decided to advance him
from the sixth to the seventh grade
owing to his fine department and his
praiseworthy attention TO his studies" :"
"Fshaw. That's just my luck.
why, what makes you say thatf'
Il had II all figured out that | was
going to be about $40 ahead at the end
of this month. Now 1t will be neces-
sary to buy new set of schoolbooks."
Chicago Record-uerald.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Distilled Water,

Distilled water after having been
exposed to the air is one of the most
salubrious OF drinks. Its daily use in
measured quantities is helpful in
cases OF dyspepsia and greatly assists
the general functions of the body. Ev-
cry large steamer carries n water dis
tilling apparatus by which sea water
is made fresh. In the days before
steamers primitive distilling apparatus
was used on warships and vessels car
rying passengers.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Wants to Trade.

A i3-room hotel all furnished-also
liverJ and dray business. This includes
property 300-foot front, next to d. &
R. G. depot. horses, COW. five rigs,
chickens. harness, saddles. Value
$500. Will trade for house and lot or
express business. or small fruit ranch
not more than 2is miles from town.
For particulars address L. P. O'Reilly,
Fountain, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Brave Fire Ladies'

often receive severe burns. putting out
fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and forget them. 1t soon drives out
pain. For Burns, Scalds, Wounds. Cuts
and Bruises its earth's greatest healer
Quickly cures Skin Eruptions, Old
Sores, Boils. Ulcers, Felons; best Pile
cure made. Relief is instant. 25c at
All Druggists.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Tho Invisible Point.

1t was an awfully old joke, hut the
american thought II might cause his
English friend to generate a smile.
Just before sailed for Liverpool"
said the American. Il dreamed that l
was dead. and the heat woke me up"
SOP" rejoined the Englishman seri-
ously. "The weather must be beastly
hot In merica."-Chicago News.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Found Him Guilty.

Counsel Ito the juryl-The principal
fault of the prisoner has been his un-
fortunate characteristic of putting
faith In thieves and scoundrcls of the
basest description. have done. The
UNHAPPY man In the dock puts implicit
faith In you. gentlemen of the jury!
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
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. WINToN.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
A Postal Deficit.

''Pa. what is meant by the postal
deficit?"
''rhe things your mother always for
gets to put on a postal card."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

The Albany Hotel is making "a very
low special rate to all Colorado and
Wyoming State people. Minimum rate
of Sl.00 per day. When in Denver stop
at the Albany.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Not Grasping.

"what srasping fellow you are.
Hawkins, You've bothered me about
this bill fifty times in ten days"
you wrong me. farley. I'm not
grasping. I've bothered you about the
bill admit. but haven't been able
to grasp ANYTHING vet"
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Are You To iiaxe A Trim

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., 1909-01-29
sh. Had to M.nd rh.m.

Benham-l believe In putting my
best foot forward. Mrs. Benham-1
have noticed that your toe always
goes right through your stocking
New York Press.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Laurence Kfnb.

Information is wanted regarding the
whereabouts of Lawrence Klink, who
left Delta about eight years ago. Aged
about 2s years. Money is awaiting
him. Address
S. L. DUNCAN,
Delta, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

In Saxony no one Is permitted to
shoe horses unless he has passed a
public examination and proves that -
IL properly qualified.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Fairuieu Coal.

Best Coal.
Sells faster,
Burns better.
Than any coal in Delta.
Order your coal Of E. G. Rusler,
Phone 663 Black. North Delta.
If.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
SOIL CULTURE!

1t is an impossibility to produce abundant
crops without proper soil culture and clean
tested seeds. TIE Bartelde- Seed 70. Of Denver
have issued an elegant seed book with the great
plan Of scientific soil culture worked out in de-
TAIL and will be plei=ed to mail To you.
Drop them postal and "a, you their adver-
tis.ment in the DELTA INDEPENDENT.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Luck.

''Do-you believe there Is anything In
luck?" asked the young man.
Yes" answered the home grown
philosopher. "There is lot of intelll-
gence and perseverance, In it."-Ex-
change.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

The Albany Hotel, Denver. very
popular rates, European plan-sl. 90
and 81. so per day. With bath 81 90 ana
81 so. The Hotel where you get the
best for the least money.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Sleepless.

Blobbs-Why don't you consult
doctor about your insomnia? Slobbs-
What. And run up more billsf Why
It's because of what l owe him now
that l can't sleep.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

If you have the cash with you cal
at the Spot Cash Store whenJ in th'
city.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
BUSINESS LOCALS

Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Wanted Fun Credit.

Now my little man. you are accused
of striking another boy and knocking
out one OF his teeth"
"'Scuse me, jedge. two Of his teeth"
-Iifa
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
When He Enjoys Home.

"Does your husband enjoy his home -
"Yes-whenever I want him to take
me to the theater."-Cleveland Leader.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

Large or small loans
26tf. WEIGH &ssMERRILL.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

Twelve bars Laundry soap for 25c at
the SPOT CASH.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

Do not pay for the dead beat s
groceries, but trade at the Spot Cash
Store.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Notice.

The City dog tax is now due All
dogs without tags on after February
18th will be impounded.
A. H. WooD. Solicitor.
o.u
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

To CURE CATARRn = COLD IN HEAD
Use "LONDoN BALM" moaey back Z not
satisnsd, all druEE!sts or OF London Ralm Go.
Denver. Colo. 96c and 5ou
ToE-0uM cures corns, all druggists, lSc.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
a Splerdd Investment.

Five City Lots at 500 lot. See
WEIGH & MERI ILL.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

Venezuela received Its name from
the early spanish residents. who saw
In It a resemblance to Venice.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

See Welch & Merrill for fire insur'
ance or loans. 36-tf
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29
Jersey Bull For Sale.

Two years old-thoroughbred-took
first premium at Delta Fair.
w. F. DOYLE, Read.
2-w
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

MONEY TO LOAN at lowest rates OF
farm and city property.
STEPHAN & OBERT.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

Take your feet to the SPOT CASH for
shoes.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

C. ]. Anderson Architect and General
Contractor. Cook Building. 33-tf.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-29

When in Denver, stop at the Albany.
Rates sl.00 per day and upward.