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The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Realty Deals
Are Increasing
People From Everywhere
Looking For Homes
in Delta County
Influx of Newcomers Promises to
be Greatest Ever known

r. r Blair of Denver, Colorado, and
Anton Walling of Lincoln, Nebr., have
purchased through Travis & Castle of
Delta, Colorado, six hundred (60O
acres of land, known as tre Wana-
maker tract
This land will be improved at once.
and subdivided into five and ten Is & 10)
acre tracts and sold on easy payments.
The land is a fine red soil and well
adapted for the growing of fruit. sugar
beets, grains and grasses. while tn e
water is supplied by the famous Gunni-
son tunnel, which insures perfect irri-
cation.
AS the drainage of this land is extra
good, and the location only three and a
half go miles from railroad switch,
it will make as fine an orchard as can
be found in the Uncompahgre valley,
and give an excellent opportunity to
people with limited capital, to invest
in small tracts, and have same i'm
proved, if they so desire.
The Surface Greek Realty Co. report
the following sales:
The sw Z. of NV a of Sec 26 and Sc
4 of ne !. of p all in T. IA S. R. 95
W. containing 80 acres Clifford E.
Dana to Joseph and Emma Lamar of
Denver, Colorado. Consideration sl0,-
500.
The W \ of the Sc 4 of ne Il of Sec.
8 T. l3 S. r. 81 w. Consideration
1920.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Wbat do You Know about it,

For some strange and unaccountable
reason there has not been a marriage
license issued since the new year.
Surely there is something wrong some
wherel Has some enterprising finan-
cier organized n great heart trust and
put cupid out of business, or has Coun-
ty Clerk Gibbs offered himself as an
example of single blesedness and its
success and SO has hoo-dooed the whole
license demand? There must be rea-
son-what is it? To add to the mystery
three of our best young men, tired of
buffeting each alone, have started
housekeeping in one Of the Zaninetti
terraces. They have formed bach
elors' union, strong and supposedly un-
breakable. and Will stand or fall to-
gether. Harry Hayward represents
the necessary dignity which every well
ordered household must have; Leonard
Armstrong, he of the placid smile,
represents the solidity and stolidness,
while Ellet Harding will donate as his
share that youthful element which is
at once delightful and necessary to the
completeness Of every home. The boys
have furnished the fiat quite complete
~, making the apartments cozy and
homelike. We extend our hearty con-
gratulations and hope the alliance may
proye a happy and profitable one.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Hotel arrivals.

H. D. King, G. R. Stapleton, F. w.
Bronaugh, St Louis; j. H. Burton,
E. C. Willy. J. T. Belts. J. E. Roth
wick, A. S. Bonney, E. N. VESSEL.
Mrs. @. P. Smith, R R. Granger, F.
w. Cole, L. E. Storm, H. T. Eaton,
C. E. Hoban. w. L. Grow, j. E. Roch.
cock, J. NJ. McGorry. ]. T. Murray,
A. NJ. Still. G. N. Spent, F. G. Clark,
G. C. Welch, C. C. King, ]. ]. Gill
gan, Chas. C. King. Denver; w. N.
Kennicott, Cory; A. H. Ruth, VIM. J.
Mack. Grand junction; S. A. Paul,
Pueblo; G. H. Scheidt. Chicago; F.
Germaine, T. Hubbs, Cleveland, Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. Braithwaite. London,
England; E. p. Craighton, Maher; J..
H. Marks, Greenville, Pa; w. n.
Wetzel. Salt Lake; P. E. Meyers,
Olathe; o. Gould and wife. Crawford
r. Barrett, Okla r. Kettle, Ridgway
e. E. Slower and wife, Green River,
Utah; John Kettle and wife. Austin;
Mrs. Geo Wendell. C. w. Morrow and
wife, Mobill. Iowa; ]. b. Ink, Mans
field, Ohio; F. P. Davis, New York;
F. J.. Blockman, Guymon, Okla. J. H.
Kellogg. Sapinero, Colo; E. P. Smith,
Omaha; w. S. Peters, Chicago; l. h.
Bork, p. C. Perry, St. Joe; DR.. and
Mrs. Didrickson. Montrose; VIM. Met
eel, Salt Lake.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Delta School Report.

A brief summary of the schools for
the month of January, 1909.
Number of pupils enrolled-no name
counted twice. Boys 45l, girls $40.
total 961.
Average daily attendance, TIA.
New pupils enrolled or month, 81
Number of pupils in classes on the
last day of the month: B 366, G Ala,
total 7s0.
Number of cases of hardness: B 80.
G log
Average percent of attendance. SO 5.
Number of cases of corporal punish
ment, a.
Number of visits by patrons. AZ.
New pupils coming from other
states, 8.
The increase in enrolment for 1909
over 1908 is III and the increase in
daily attendance is 128.
The efficiency of the teachers work
is less, b, cause of SO much tardiness,
also by the many parties and sociables
now being held in the community.
We cannot give satisfactory results
where the pupils spend their time at
social functions instead of remaining
at home and preparing their lessons for
the next day.
The old maxim early to bed and
early to rise, ETC. is as true today as
ever.
We must have the active co-opera-
tion of all the patrons if the Delta
schools are advanced to the highest
standard set by the best schools.
Very respectfully,
PHILIP NJ. CoNpIT.
City Sup't. of Schools
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Subscriptions Received.

The following subscriptions to the
INDEPENDENT have been received since
last weeks report:
w. H. Burton, Astabula. Ohio; A.
II. Harris, Canon City, Colorado; Mrs.
Hattie Dohrman, Stuart. Iowa; Arnold
G. Ellison, John Burch, w. 7. Ash
baugh, Cedaredge; John Young, j. M.
Wildeboor. Cory; J. p. Kettle, Austin;
A. Derosier, Coalby; T. Dewar, Percy
E. Coombe, David Hensler, Delta; L.
L. Lee, Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
North Fork Land and Fruit Co

The above is the title of a new corpo-
ration which was formed during the
past few weeks and which filed incor-
poration papers last week. The CON-
pany is composed of the following
gentlemen some of whom are well
known in this valley. ]. H. Kellogg,
Walter Kellogg. F. R. Miller and Cecil
Kellogg. The object of the company
is to acquire lands and water rights and
to raise fruit 1t is capitalized for $780,
600. -Hotchkiss Herald.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Wants to Trade.

A i3-room hotel all furnished also
livery and dray business. This includes
property SO0-foot front, next to d. &
R.. G. depot. horses, COW, FIVE rigs,
chickens. harness, saddles. Value
1900. Will trade for house and lot or
express business, or small fruit ranch
not more than 2yS miles from town.
For particulars address L. p. O'Reilly,
Fountain. Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
What Is Boptismo

Rev. S. A. Hayworth will discuss the
above topic at the Baptist church next
Sunday evening; this being the third
of series on "Why am Baptist?"
Following the sermon the ordinance
will be administered. There will be
special music. All are welcome.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Concert.

The High School Orchestra, under
the leadership of Prof. Ashley Forrest,
will give concert at the Presbyterian
church in Delta on the evening Of
February 10th.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05

The Albany Hotel. Denver, very
popular rates. European plan-$l.0 90
and 81. so per Cay. With bath $2. 90 ana
$3.50. The Hotel where you get the
best for the least money.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05

For sale 40 acres IN North Delta close
In, 20 acres good stand alfalfa with
nine shares Hartiand. Balance under
North Delta Canal; fair house and
buildinRs A snap at $1,000. Reason
able terms WELcH q MERRILI-
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
advertised Letter List

Letters remaining uncalled for in
the Postoffice at Delta, Colo, for the
week ending Feb. 2, 1909:
M ID Beer eugene Cowley
w B Farley E A Howard
s M Moulton Mrs A c Murphy
Mrs ID G Oldridge Joseph Mob
Wegs and Howard Miss Wells
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Seed Breeding In Colorado.

A number of the most careful canta-
loupe growers of Rocky Ford have
organized practical seed breeders
association. Their methods can be
adopted profitably by Colorado growers
of many other crops.
The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seed
Breeders Association has been formed
for the propagation and development
of high-grade cantaloupe seed by sys-
tematic methods of seed breeding, fol-
lowing the plans outlined in Bulletin
No. 126, of the Colorado Experiment
Station.
The motives and plans for this or
ganization are as follows:
To adopt the most approved prin-
ciples of plant breeding, and to apply
them under a definite outline, or
method.
To require each member to follow
the same schedule of selection.
To register the seed produced each
year, with records and description of
all antecedent history.
To furnish certificates with all reg
istered seed sold, showing the number
of years pedigreed breeding behind it.
To offer for sale only the seed pro-
duced through the Association, and not
to engage in any general seed trade.
or to LOB" in seed.
To invite the examination of breed
ing plats, pedigree records, and our
methods of seed saving, by those in
terested in good cantaloupe seed.
To avoid advertising by exaggerated
and misleading statements.
To develop cantaloupe of the high
est possible merit, of the type that the
markets demand.
To protect the purchaser by sealing
all registered seed under Regis
tered" seal of the Association.
To establish standard of perfection
and scale by which cantaloupes may be
judged.
To discourage the remaining of old
varieties without a merit of distinc-
tion.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05
Arc 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., 1909-02-05

Fine bay mare for sale. Inquire Of
]. R. Neff. Colorado phone Red 1856.
5l-5w.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05

See welch & Merrill for fire insur'
ance or loans. S6-tf
The Delta independent., 1909-02-05

C. J. Anderson Architect and General
Contractor. Cook Building. SSx.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
A New One About Napoleon.

A new story about Napoleon is
necessarily doubtful the probability
is that it is simply so old that it has
been forgotten. However, here is one
that Arthur M. Chuquet prints in
L'Opinion as never before published
1t relatesto Napoleon and Butcher.
The emperor received the general
at the castle of Finkenstein, while he
was preparing for the siege of DanZig
He drew him to window in an upper
story and paid him compliments on
his military gifts, and Butcher, going
away delighted, described the inter
view to his e-de-camp. What a
chance you missed" exclaimed the
latter.
You might have changed the whole
course of history"
"How?"
why, you might have thrown him
out of the window"
"Confound it," replied Butcher. $50
1 might! If only l had thought of it.
New York Evening Post
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25

The story from London that Consue-
10. duchess of Manchester. saved the
kings life at a dinner on the royal
yacht, by Shaping him on the back to
prevent his choking, almost precisely
parallels what happened to the Ger
man kaiser few months ago. 1t is
not because they disapprove Of their
royal sovereigns, but because they al
most superstitiously revere them, that
the average persons among European
subjects fear to slap a king on the
back
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25

should be above the average. They
are reputed to be good scavengers
and very prolific. Their record in
Colorado has borne out this reputa-
ton.
Several years ago few specimens
of the breed were taken to the Cen
trail experimental farm at Ottawa,
Canada. The Colorado importation
was made in September of 1907 by
Prof. w. L. Carlyle and consisted of
three sows and boar. The object of
this importation was to introduce a
hardy prolific hog that could be pro-
duced profitably. The only expert
ments so far attempted have been a
series of crosses between the new
breed and the DurOc-Jersey, the Po-
land-China and other cornbelt hogs,
with the object of giving to the native
breeds the prolificacy, vigor and rust
ling qualities of the Large Blacks.
These points are ones that directly
concern the breeders pocketbook and
IN addition are main points of contro-
versy in the rivalry of the different
breeds for public favor.
During the last two years the Large
Black boar has been bred to Tam
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25

The deposed shah of Persia seems
TO have struck good thing" fnan-
cially speaking. A few days ago it
was announced that he was offered an
annual pension of $25, 900 if he would
get out and stay out of the country.
Now comes a dispatch saying the
present government has proposed to
pay the ex-shah $4,000 yearly If he
will deliver up the jewels known to
have been in his possession at the
time OF his deposition. The govern
ment needs the jewels, probably to
turn them into money. and the gems
appear to be regarded as national
property, while Mohammed Ali, who
evidently thinks possession is nine
points OF law, seems determined to
hold out for the best terms possible.
And the average oriental is slick" at
a bargain.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
LARGE BLACK HOGS POTENT OF
ALL SWINE BREEDS
Uniformly in CIassed
CIass-Very ProIific-By e. j. IddinSs.

One of the latest and most interest
ing importations of breeding stock is
that of large black hogs by the Colo
RADIO Agricultural college. The Large
Blacks are practically unknown out
side Of England, but have been bred
of that island. Little is known Of the
foundation stock or of the method of
breeding pursued in developing this
distinct breed OF swine. However,
judging from the uniformity of type
OF those brought to America and the
power shown in transmitting outstand-
ing characters, it is evident that no
used for many years.
The individuals OF this breed are
uniformly black in color and are
classed in the bacon type. The ears
are large, coarse and dropping; the
nose is of medium length and the
shoulders are the lightest and most
refined Of any of the breeds Of swine,
writes E. ]. Iddings, in Breeders Ga
zette. The sides are long and OF me-
dunn depth; the hams tend to fiat
ness and are rather long and tapering.
The back has a medium arch and par
takes OF the narrowness which is
characteristic Of bacon hogs. The i'm
preston that one gets from the gen
eral appearance of this breed is that
of coarseness and ungainliness. How
ever, there is not an undue amount of
bone and the dressing percentage
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
POSTAL CARD FAD.
KANS.

We common people do use a few
postal cards annually. Uncle Sam is
Just now considering a contract for g..
6O0,O00.000 postal cards to be sold
during the next four years-a matter
OF 90.000.000 year. These will cost
the government $500 900. and the peo-
pie will pay $36.OOO.OOO for them,
which also includes the cost of deliv-
ering. But this does not comprise the
postal card output We are now an
nually buying from Germany alone
zoe. 100000 postal cards, and also sew
eral millions from France and other
European nations. But Germany has
thus far had a cinch on the colored
postal card trade, for even American
publishers, instead OF doing their own
printing and ithographing. have fould
1t more profitable to place orders d.
rect with German houses. 1t Is safe
to say that Americans buy $500, 000.-
900 postal cards a year-20 to % ior
each man, woman and child in the
country. More than half of these are
Of the picture variety. But suppose
Uncle Sam should invade the picture
postal field? What a howl would go
up from the picture postal card max
Srs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
Trees for Waste cro,,rd

Waste places and unused hooks and
corners may be prof1tably occupied
with trees Where the soil is rich
and fairly moist, fruit trees will be
best In such places. even if cultiva-
ton cannot be given. But the poor,
dry and rocky locations are best suit
ed for nut and timber trees. Chest
nut sprouts can be grated with
scions, which are claimed to be fully
as profitable as apple orchards. Even
the common, small chestnut will
sometimes yield as much per tree in
value as good apple tree. Quite a
variety Of timber trees may be plant
ed in such localities, with good hope
OF profit, in view OF the growing
scarcity of timber supplies.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
steamina Soil.

1t is thought an excellent idea to
sterilize the soil when there is oppor-
tunity between the taking off of one
crop and the sowing of another This
is done by laying on the bed inch and
a quarter iron pipes, in which pin
holes have been drilled about an inch
apart; four of these pipes on a he'd
Sx1O feet wide. Then the soil from,
another bed is thrown on this abont :.
foot and half deep, and the stean, is
turned into them through a two and a
half inch pipe, which is connected
with one of the 35O-horsepower boiI-
ers, showing 20 pounds pressure This
destroys any fungous germs that NAV
be in the soil, and leaves it not onlv
as good as new, but a little better
than new soil. This cannot be done
in all cases, as often while our cron
is maturing another is being started
in the same bed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25

worth, Poland-China and Duroc-Jersey
sows In each case the black color
of the sire has prevailed in all the
pigs. This was to be expected in the
Poland-Chin cross, probably in the
Duroc-Jersey cross, but remarkable
when an old and prepotent breed like
the Tamworth furnished one-half the
blood of the cross. The single litter
of Large Black-Tamworths was far
rowed in May. 1t consisted of Is pigs
uniformly black, with the exception
that five of the pigs had a brownish
red tinge towards the outer ends of
the hairs. This disappeared in few
days, leaving the litter solidly black.
In this case the useful limits of fe-
cundity were passed. The pigs were
small and weak and more than half of
them were lost within a few days.
These pigs are now sufficiently devel-
oped to show the large pendulous ear
of the sire and to give promise of the
bacon conformation with a heavier
head and lighter shoulder than the
Tamworth.
The pigs from the Duroc-Jersey
cross were not uniform. The skins
of all were black, but a few had at
narrowing time, and retained for few
days afterward, a reddish cast to the
hair Some had the large dropping
ear, others a small semi-erect ear. All
were more rangy and higher off the
ground than the typical Duroc-J ersey.
The Poland-China cross proved the
most desirable in several particulars.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
up with an illuminated parade and py.
rotechnic display.
Story of the Great Tunnel.

up with an Illuminated parade and Ply.
rotechnic display.
Story of the Great Tunnel.
First of the big government recla-
nation projects to be undertaken, the
Gunnison river tunnel has been one of
the most difficult to carry through.
The ample waters of the Gunnison
flow through narrow valleys insult
ed to agriculture or through deep,
rocky canyons, while only few
miles to the west the lovely Uncom-
pahgre valley has been suffering for
water. The Gunnison, descending in
ever deepening gorges, finally plunges
into the Black canyon, one of the most
magnificent mountain gorges in the
world. This unpromising spot was Sc
iected as the starting point of the
tunnel. Brave engineers lowered
themselves into the Black canyon at
points where the granite walls rise
almost perpendiculaFly hundreds of
feet, and after their surveys were COM
pleted active work was started on the
immense PROJECT.
At great expense and under enor-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
Will Preach Good Roads.

State Engineer of Roads Gerheart
came down from the agricultural col
lege and outlined his work to Gov
ernor Stubs. He expects to spread
good roads doctrine at all the farmers
institutes and to help communities
plan their roads when they get ready
to build. So far, there has been 10
widespread movement to improve the,
roads under the new laws. The state
engineer. however, believes that the
farmers viii begin to take hold of the
matter in earnest next year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
Zine Trains In China

All the Injuries of railroading have
been introduced into China. The
trains are fitted with upholstered
leathered compartments. electric
lights and elegant lavatories. A push
button for food or refreshments brings
immediate answer and the usual good
service of competent Chinese boys.
Every FIVE minutes the hCt-towel
cooIie offers you this means of re-
freshing the hands and face, the tow
els being perfumed with eau de CO.
logne and steaming hot
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25

That France regards safe submarine
navigation an accomplished fact seems
evident in the launching at Cherbourg
OF the largest submarine in the world
"a craft 229 feet inches long,
equipped with oil engines and driving
twin screws. This large submarine
boat is expected to nave a speed of
10 knots an hour on the surface and
ten knots when she is submerged, and
to have a radius action of $500 miles.
Submarines Of this kind will be of
immense value for coast defense, and
Frances venture will doubtless signal
ize enlargement Of the submarines in
all the naVies OF the world
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25

six miles underneath great granite
ridge. AS the flood that henceforth
will make incomparably fertile this
.ovely valley came pouring through
the canal that conducts it to the I'm
compahgre river, men and women fair
y wept for joy, and the president him
self was visibly affected. The open
'ng of the gates was preceded by
prayer and followed by national airs
olayed by band.
Mighty Project Completed.
Thus was fttingly signalized the
completion of the Gunnison river tun-
1el, the first project undertaken by
the United States government re-
:lamation service. Work on the pro-
Iect was begun four and Lalf years
ago and had progressed steadily ever
since. Together with its main and
distributing canals, the tunnel will ir-
igate 10000 acres of land in a val
ey naturally one of the most fertile
n Colorado, but which has been semi
arid because of the annual summer
thoughts and the inadequacy of the
Oncompahgre river.
This day of the opening of the tun-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-25
Good silo Foundation.

cement bottom is not only desirable
because of it's durability but more par
ticularly so for the protection it gives
from rats which sometimes burrow
into the silo from below and destroy
a great deal of silage. both directly
and indirectly by admitting air into
the silo. If the bottom is well ce-
mented damage from this source is
avoided.
A well-constructed silo foundation
and floor is shown in the accompany
ing illustration. AS will be noted it is
made of brick and cement work The
walls below the surface are construct
ed of grout and extend to well below
the frost line. Several courses of
brick are used to finish up the wall
foundation. after which it is covered
with cement. The floor is grout work
below coated with surface of cement