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The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Beet Sugar Factory P roposition Ready
To Launch. IF uture Railroad
Building Is Certain.
Rapid Fire Of Improvements to Be Kept Up in
Delta and Delta County.---Our People
Are Just Beginning to Realize the
Great Magnitude Of Values.

the chair prevailing. The president
announced that such appointments
would be made at a meeting at his
office Wednesday night, to which the
officers and directors were invited, and
after due conference with them. One
of these committees was to engage in
an active campaign of boosting for
membership of the association; another
was to confer with the county com
missioners and urge their aid TO proper
ly display the Delta county fruit exhibit
in Denver. in January.
Responding TO his election as presi-
dent DIR. Kinsley made an appropriately
worded speech, thanking the associa-
ton for the honor done him and out
lining vigorous campaign of work for
the city and county. The new presi-
dent shows good executive ability and
seems possessed of the requisite energy
to accomplish all which active leader
ship can accomplish.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Dr.. and Mrs 4. ]. Cook
Leape for Clepeland Home.

After two and half months visit
here, Doctor and Mrs. A. ]. Cook left
via Grand Junction on Friday last in
the midst of the storm, for their Cleve-
land home, calling by the way of Kan
sas City and Chicago. Mrs. Cook con-
graduated herself on having expert
enced all kinds of Delta weather.
In brief note from Denver, Mrs.
Cook enthuses over the scenic pleasures
of the northern route as their two mo-
gul engines, hauling a heavy coast
train, plowed their way through a,foot
of snow into the very teeth of the
storm king, almost stalling in their
progress up Eagle river canon.
She REFERS to the weird beauty of
the snow clad pines and balsams, of
the mines hanging to sheer granite
walls 1000 feet high, of the Holy Cross
and other mountains rearing their
heads two miles into the the sky, etc.
The many Delta friends of DR.. and
Mrs Cook feel safe in committing the
reputation of Delta and Colorado to
their hands.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Business Mems Association
Elects Officers

The Business Mems Association met
at the Court House Monday night, il
being the date for the annual election.
While the attendance was not as large
as usual, owing to the lecture at the
Opera House that night, great enthusi.
asm prevailed in the transaction of al
business.
OF the officers reports read that of
the secretary by Mr.. Seaton was the
most lengthy, giving in detail some
thing of the work undertaken and ac-
complished by the publicity committee.
The treasurer read his report in
brief, showing the amount of funds in
treasury to be about $235, with al
orders paid which had been presented.
Aside from these minor committees
made report of progress being made in
their missions.
In the election of officers Dr. F. ID.
Kinsley was the unanimous choice for
president, T. X. Seaton for vice-presi-
dent, E. W. Taylor for secretary and
b. p. Smith for treasurer. Geo. W.
Bruce, W. p. Dale and DIR. A. II.
Stockham were named as directors,
without opposition.
Several committees were proposed
the motions that members be named by
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Supreme Effort to Increase
Membership to 300 by
January 1st.
The Delta County Business Men
Association Plans Aggressive
Work. TO Have New
Office with Exhibits.

At meeting of the directors of the
Delta County Business Mems Associa-
ton. held Wednesday evening in the
Office of the president, DR.. F. D. Kins-
Icy. it was decided to open a campaign
for new members, starting next Mon
day, with the intention of increasing
the membership roll to 300 before Janu.
ary lst next
The town and surrounding country
were divided into four districts, and for
each of these committee of two was
appointed with Instructions to visit
everyone in their territory. These
committees promise to make vigorous
campaign. and the result of their first
week's work, together with the names
of new members, will be reported next
week
The work of the association is, or
should be. well known to every person
in tne community, and there are very
few persons who cannot afford to do
their share toward helping make Delta
bigger and better
1t is proposed to secure new Office
for the association where an exhibit of
Delta county products can be made and
where visitors can secure any literature
or Information they may desire.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Great Interest Shown by Friends
of Candidates.--An Elaborate
Program for Entertainment
Of Queen at Denver.
Program for the Girls
Who Go to Denuer.

For the young lady representatives
elected to attend the National Apple
Exposition at Denver, the foil owing
program is announced:
Monday, Jan. 3.-12:0O M, Luncheon,
Shirley Hotel, attended by Mayor
Speer and Exposition Officials.
l 80 P. M, Auto Ride around Denver.
7:45, box party Tabor Grand theatre,
Musical Comedy, wild Fire. -
Tuesday, Jan. 4.-2:OO P. NJ, Society
Matinee Orpheum theatre party.
7:45, box party Broadway theatre,
Fritzie Scheff, noted actress.
Wednesday, Jan. 5.-1:30 P. NJ, Auto
Ride.
Thursday, Jan. $500 P. NJ, Recep-
ton, candidates and friends, Audi
torium. 1000 P. NJ, Contest closes,
winner announced.
Friday, Jan. 7.-10:O0 P. M, crowning
the Queen by Governor Shafroth.
1890 P. NJ, Queens banquet, Albany
Hotel, attended by Governor and
noted guests and friends.
Saturday. Jan. s.-1:30 p. M. visit to
Stock Show. 900 P. NJ, Queens
Nall, Brown Palace Hotel.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Extra Copies.

The INDEPENDENT will only print a
mas number. Those wanting copies to
send away should order them early.
1t will be worth sending out. Last
week there were more extra copies of
the INDEPENDENT bought and sent
away than for long time past, and
the supply was entirely exhausted.
Fully $50 extra copies of last week S
edition were sent away. Next week s
edition will be a double number and
will contain review of the years pro-
gress, good resource articles and some
pictures that will talk for Delta county.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
New Plan For
Beet Sugar Factory.

1t is now given out that responsible
parties are ready to build and operate
a beet sugar factory at Delta, provided
the people here will subscribe for
$500, 900 of the capital stock.
Taking it for granted that the parties
back of the proposition are all that
they are represented to be, honest in
their offer and capable of supplying the
balance Of perhaps a million dollars - a
sum which is represented as necessary
to build and operate the factory the
proposition would not seem TO be very
hard one.
While everybody in Delta and the
beet territory tributary want factory
and in part realize its benefits, not all
feel able to subscribe for stock. Still
there are plenty who are able, who
have the money in sight for such an
investment, and who should not hesi-
tate upon placing il in stock that is
known to pay good dividends, first hav-
ing satisfied themselves upon the per
feet legitimacy of the proposition.
The INpEPENpENT neither urges NOR
condemns this sort of plan. II is one
which has been in practice for long
time and upon all sorts of propositions.
Where proper care was taken good
many such PROPOSITIONS have resulted
successfully.
Knowing that the field now amply
justifies beet sugar factory at Delta.
we would prefer to see parties who are
able. go to work and build one. 1t
would inspire confidence and a more
ready support On the other hand our
people should be willing to extend every
encouragement and possible help to any
fair proposition.
That the matter of securing beet
sugar factory has been and is handi-
capped by the Western Land and sugar
company. all are aware. In possession
Of the field up to date. that company no
doubt desires to retain it. but will not
build factory until the field is threat
ened by the invasion of another factory.
Our people, however, do not feel dis
posed to induce parties to undertake
the building Of factory here without
a determination to stand by them.
II our people felt entirely able we
would say to them: Go to work and
build your own factory. In face Of the
demand for its product, no trust can
really hurt you, and the investment
should be absolutely safe. II you can't
do this, however, work to every end
possible to get factory, one way or
another.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Poonia Newspaper Sells.

Last week Mr.. Rawalt sold his Pao-
mia Newspaper to L. H. Bird, T. H.
Lage and Miss Bess Edwards, who
brought out last weeks edition. Mr..
Bird has the editorial department, Mr..
Lage is business manager and Miss Ed
wards who has long held the position,
will retain charge of the mechanical
department. The combination appears
strong one. and, while Mr.. Rawalt
and his pitch-fork will be missed, the
field is not likely to lose under the
change. The INDEPENDENT extends its
best wishes to the Newspaper for con-
tinued brightness and ever increasing
prosperity.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Barbed Wire Fence Fakirs.

An exchange has the following ex-
posure of new fake:
Beware of barbwire fiends who put
the lightning rod sharks in the rear.
He proposes to the farmer to put up an
eight wire fence at eight cents per
foot. This seems so cheap the farmer
usually signs the contract, and the bill
comes in, which it is sure to do, when
the deluded farmer finds he has agreed
to pay eight cents for each wire. When
the scheme works he has to surrender
his farm in part payment and give his
note for the balance. Hence we say,
beware.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Late National Events.

The week has been one of history
making in the nation.
The Congress of the United States
convened Monday. On Tuesday the
message of President Taft was read.
At the same time resolution was Of
fered authorizing war with a South
American republic over which Zelaya
reigned.
The Presidents message, which is
generally approved by the Congress and
the public will be reviewed next week.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Deeds Recorded Past
Week Foot SI25, ,4I4.

The weeks record of deeds at the
court house in Delta is the largest, up
to date, the total being sl25, Ala.
The publication of deeds as furnished
for the INDEPENDENT is from Tuesday
to Tuesday.
Many of the larger deals made re-
Gently have not yet become made mat
ters of record, but will as soon as the
papers can be properly carried out.
1t will be remembered by those read
ing this department, that it is not q
series of made to-order newspaper stor-
les or reported deals" 1t is the
transfers taken from the county recs
ords each Tuesday and means money
paid and goods delivered.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Death of Jerry Ryan
at Ceddredge.

Jerry Ryan, of Cedaredge. died We'd
nesday and was buried Thursday.
His funeral was attended by the fol-
lowing brother elks, from Delta and
Montrose: Detail. H. Williams, l..
r. Wigram, Percival E. Coombe and
Fred Trechter. Montrose: Morris
Diehl. E. R., N. d. Barney. Cal Ham,
ilton, w. r. Diehl, Charles Hirt and
Joe Atkinson. Also James Reel, of
Ophir.
Mr.. Ryan was a prominent citizen
and old timer. Miners consumption is
the stated cause of his demise. The
burial ceremony was impressive and
largely attended.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Ks. of p. Elect Officers.

The Knights of Pythias held their
regular meeting the last Tuesday in
November and elected the following
officers: H. p. Galliher. G. c.. L. H.
Vandeventer, v. c.; II. II. Wolbert,
X. of r. & s.; Harry Hayward, Pre-
late; II. W. Chiles, M. of E.; Byram
Luce, NJ. Of F.; T. B. Geer, M. of w. ;
w. j. Stevens. M. A.; Ashley Forrest.
l. G.; DIR. F. w. Grove, o. G.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Advertised Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for in
the postofiice at Delta, Colo. for the
week ending Dec. z. 1909:
J. A. Bellah (D, Mrs. r. A. Conner,
Mr.. Emil (2), T. F. Hamilton, Prof.
Geo. W. Harrington, Ray Latson (2),
Bernardo Lucero, Fount Niece (2),
w. NJ. Moore. G. F. Slender. Hepery
Wllom, J. X. Young (2), C. Zulero.
ELLA New, p. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

A'AA .. ~. - AAiSh SoNS P9hSy w SN
nesday in honor of little Joe's birthday.
| Mrs. Perkins entertained the Ladies
Guild of the Episcopal church Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Holzclaw entertains the Merry
Afternoon Fancy Work Club this after
noon.
Mrs. A. E. Ault entertained the choir
of the Episcopal church Wednesday
night.
Mrs. Perkins entertained twelve lady
friends at her home Wednesday even
ing at five hundred.
Mrs. Ben Elliott entertained the
Fancy Work Climb this afternoon at her
home on Garnet mesa.
Mrs. Thomas Lamb was hostess at a
very pretty entertainment Wednesday
afternoon in honor of the Fancy Work
Club.
DR.. and Mrs. j. A. johnson, of the
Methodist church, entertained in honor
of Chancellor Buchtell, during his stay
in Delta.
Mrs. Harry Mathers and Mrs. T. B.
Geer entertained about twenty-four
ladies Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Mathers. Five hundred was
played.
The ladies' of the Methodist church
held bazaar two doors north of the
Gayety theatre last Saturday, which
was quite a success. Eighty dollars
was cleared.
The ladies of the Catholic church gave
their annual dance last night, and as
usual it was one of the big events of
the season. A live crowd together
with good music made the evening a
a most pleasant one.
Tuesday night Mrs. Uglow entertain
ed the Merry Evening Five Hundred
Club at her home corner of Seventh and
Dodge streets. A six o'clock dinner was
served and the evening was spent in
playing five hundred.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
PEARLEY-KARNS.

Mr.. Harlan Pearley. of Vermont, and
Miss Gladys Karns, of Rogers mesa,
this county. were united in marriage at
the residence of Archdeacon and Mrs.
Lyon yesterday, Archdeacon Lyon per-
forming the ceremony. Miss Ksrns is
the daughter of Mrs. De Graffinreid,
who has lived long in Delta county, and
is a very popular and accomplished
Young lady.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Freight Wreck BetuDeen Delta
and Grand Junction "Wednesday

Four or five freight cars were thrown
from the track by defective rail at a
point about 20 miles west of Delta on
the ID. & R. G. early Wednesday morn
ing. No lives were lost and no serious
injuries resulted. The western mail
was delayed until 7 o'clock Wednesday
night.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Three Judges viii Canvass
Della Papers, Totes.

A canvass of the votes cast for rep
resentatives to the National Apple Ex-
close of the campaign by three judges,
one to be selected by each of the candi-
dates in the field. INDEPENDENT.
TRIBUNE.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Killed at Somerset.

At Somerset, Colorado, on Wednes-
day. December sth, Joseph Cespini,
aged % years, was instantly killed in
the Somerset coal mine. by a large
chunk of coal falling from the roof.
Cespini was an Italian, but had been in
Delta county long time. His brother
was with him at the time of the acci-
dent.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
w e ddings. S.
SNYDER BURSTS.

Tuesday evening of this week at the
Congregational parsonage. John Snyder
of Crawford, and Mrs. Minnie Burris.
formerly of Crawford, were united in
MARI isge by Rev. G. E. Wood. The
newly married couple will reside in Pa
onia
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Ten Below Zero.

Denver has had the mercury ten be-
low zero twice within 4 week. At
Delta farmers have been busy all week
hauling in sugar beets. There is n
difference between the two De-.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
For Quick Sale.

so acres near Delta, 10 acres in alfal-
ia, the rest in cultivation. room
house and other buildings. bearing or
chard. plenty of water, all fenced. If
you have soc. 90 call on Pitcher-New-
vile Realty Co. Closed on Saturdays.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Society N otes.

Mrs. L. A. Hick gave party We'd
nesday in honor of little Joe's birthday.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

Mrs. Perkins entertained the Ladies
Guild of the Episcopal church Wednes-
Evening journal., 1909-09-24
GREAT OYSTER SHIPMENTS
Industry Has Reached Remarkable Pro.
portions Along Maurice River.

Great shipments are now being made
by the South Jersey oyster growers. and
the industry has reached remarkable
proportions.
Seventy-hve years ago the only oysters
we're those found in the natural beds. A
native of Maurice River, who gathered
and sold them for a living, observed that
there we're different kinds of oysters. lie
conceived the idea that he could trans
plant the varieties by themselves, and
thereby produce oysters superior to those
grown in the natural way. For these
experiments have developed an indus-
try which supplies the markets with an
article grown in scientific manner and
culterod under sanitary conditions. There
fore. Maurice River Coves insists that
il has the distinction of being the pio-
neer in oyster cultivation
Maurice River Cove is facilitated in
its oyster industry by the laws of New
Jersey. The river and the beds are pro-
tected from pollution. No large towns
border on the river
The Bureau of Shell Fisheries is one
Of the most important departments in
the state.
Evening journal., 1909-09-24
THE THIN AND WEAK
Easy Way for Them to Get Strong
and Fat.

Easy Way for Them to Get Strong
and Fat
Samose is not an ordinary medicine;
il is a forming food that is adap-
ted to the most delicate. It's tonic
effect gives strength and health so that
after its use for a short time. all the
flesh and fat producing elements in the
food will be easily assimilated and re-
tanned by the body.
The large sale Druggist n. b. Dam
forth has had on Samose since he first
introduced it in Wilmington and the
wonderful results following its use have
made him such an enthusiastic believer
i'm its great merits. that, he gives his
personal guarantee to refund the money
If Samose does not make thin people
fat and restore strength and health.
When a gain in weight is noticed
after Samose has been used for a week
or ten days. and health has improved
and you notice yourself growing strong
or, you certainly should feel more than
satisfied with what you have received
from the small cost of soc.
There may be one or two out Of
every hundred who begin the use of
samose who are not helped as they
expect In all these cases Druggist
\. b. Danforth will return the money
without any questions.
Sent postpaid on receipt of price soc.
Evening journal., 1909-09-24
RAILROADS KEEP
UP WITH TIMES
Greater Attention Paid to
Track improvements and
Better Bridges Than
Before

The annual inspection Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad. which is now in prog
ress recalls a time when such inspec-
uons were not and when no railroad
company thought of doing a great deal
more work on its tracks than was nee
essary 70 keep the trains on the rails
most of the time. A moderate degree OF
safety was all at which officials Of the
most advanced ideas aimed. 1t is per-
fcctly well known that there was
school of railroad managers who made
no bones of saying that it paid better
TO spend small amount of money on
their tracks and run the chances OF
damage verdcts in THE courts than 10
bring the physical condition of the roads
up 70 high standard for the sake Of
nsuring the safety Of the travelling pub
lie.
Leaving out of the question the ele-
ment of PERSONAL safety, the railroad
men decided that it paid immensely bet
ter TO run the risk of breaking up
freight cars and destroying the prop
erty OF their shippers than TO keeping
their roads in good order Like a great
many kinds Of business, in its earlier
stages in America. railroadng was, at
the beginning. a good deal of a physical
as well as financial gamble. True. few
companies the Pennsylvania. the New
York Central and the Baltimore and
Ohio. for instance, started out with
stone bridges and rock ballast, in fact,
actually mecadamizing their tracks;
but IL is also true that even on these
roads the management became fright
ened at the expense bills. and wooden
bridges made their appearance Oh new
lines and held their own until they
were replaced by iron structures, or at
still later date by steel ones. Even
at this late date there are plenty OF
wooden bridges in the country and
some remarkably poor ones at that, bu,
the day Of the wooden railroad bridge
has gone by.
/ There is no comparison between the
cost Of maintenance Of stone and con-
crete bridges and those Of wood or met
al The latter require constant atten-
tion and the former scarcely any at
Ian The former cost. Il is true, rela-
lively large sum when erected, but that
is offset by the fact that their upkeer
costs little and also by their long life
Given good foundations and approved
methods of construction and a stone OF
concrete bridge is practically indestruc-
tible.
Evening journal., 1909-09-24
AYE And NAY
VOTE ON MINUTES
Councilman Dempsey Still
Insists on Members of
Council Voting lndivi.
dua'Iy

CITY Council again had hitch over the
adoption of the minutes OF that body last
night. Mr.. Dempsey. as has been his GUS
tom. called for an aye and nay vote on
the adoption OF the minutes. Heretofore
there has always been a hesitancy on the
mart of the members to second the motion,
hut last night there were several Coun-
cimen on both sides of the house who Of
fered their services in this respect The
minutes were adopted with but one dis
senting vote. that of Mr Dempsey.
CITY bonds amounting TO S5i,40225 and
interest 10 the snount Of S3245S due in
october we're orGered paid.
The ordinance providing for an increase
in the salaries Of the city fire department
officials received its final reading and was
referred to Mayor J. Harvey Spruance for
his approval The measure provides for
an increase In the chiefs salary from $500
TO 5000 and in the assistants salaries from
$500 to $500. annually, TO take effect from
September l, last.
The appropriations Of the Institute Free
Library amounting TO $1,000 and OF the
Board Of Port Wardons, OF Sioo were al
lowed.
Bids for making alterations 10 the city
tax office were received and referred TO
building committee with power 10 act.
They we're as follows; John f. Healey
and Son, SS6s.75; Lindmore Improvement
Co. s45717 and Walter J. Thompson S696.57.
city Treasurer Ross reported a balance
in bank OF $3.50, 1850. Treasury receipts
for the week follow: eugene NJ saysrs.
Sioo IS; James II. Morris, 800.
Evening journal., 1909-09-24
WHAT Is HYOMFI?
You Have Heard About the Catarrh
Cure Miller Drug Co. Guarantees.

You Have Heard About the Catarrh
Cure Miller Drug Co. Guarantees.
Hyomei is a wonderful antiseptic, so
powerful that it promptly destroys
germ life. yet its action on the mu-
cous membrane is extremely soothing
and healing. II relieves catarrh in five
minutes; IL cures in a few weeks or
money back.
Ii is made chiefly of eucalyptus and
eucalyptol taken from the eucalyptus
forests of inland Australia. The medi-
cal profession knows that eucalyptus is
an absolutely certain germ destroyer
and with the active principles of euca-
lyptus as "a base Hyomci is made more
efficient. pleasant and quick acting by
the addition of Thymol. an antiseptic
and dsinfectant largely employed in
the Listerian System. Guaiacol and
other important medicinal agents are
also included in the Hyomei formula.
which, without doubt. is the greatest
destroyer of catarrh germs the world
has ever known.
Hyomei is "a powerful. penetrating
lantseptic that is pleasant to use. 1t
does not contain "A particle OF cocaine.
opium or any habit-forming or injur-
lious drug
! No dosing the stomach when you use
| Hyomei. just breathe it in through
the small inhaler that comes with each
outfit. Sold by leading druggists every
where and i'm Wilmington by Miller
Drug Co. sl.O0 for complete outfit.
Evening journal., 1909-09-24
HUDSON-DeVRIES
ANNIVERSARY POEM

At the Hudson-DeVrles celebration at
Iefwcs. on Wednesday, Secretary OF
state Smithers read the following. Lines
for the 300th Anniversary OF Cape Hem
iopen." written for the occasion by
George Alfred Townsend:
Henlopens Cape is the self same sand,
However the winds do blow,
As when their footprints claimed this
land,
Three hundred years ago;
The stout Dutchmen, whose sands are
we.
Though many have gone away
There arc change and range for them
who flee.
And a calm for them who stay.
old Holland bidos in her Netherlands,
More happy II no moro great
The hour glass measures our frugal
sands
Which time yon imperial state;
Their hearths We guard for the hosts