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The Delta independent., 1909-01-22
THE DEMOCRATIC
TARIFF BILL.

The Democrats of Congress
are going to construct a Tariff
bill of their own. They are 60
ing to present it as a formula
tion of their views. We are glad
of that. We shall thus be given
an opportunity to see what Dem
ecrats really hold on this impor-
tant question. So far they have
dealt largely in resolutions and
in denunciations. Once upon a
time, when they were in full
power in the Government, they
passed Tariff law, but it fell so
far short of their own theories
and standards that President
Cleveland called it a piece of
party perfdy and dish on or.
When they get their new bill as
sembled in Congress we shall see
how far they have progressed
away from that kind of perfidy
and that kind of dishonor. But
they will find. as they progress
in their work, that the road is
beset with difficulties. They may
provide a Tariff that will produce
the required revenues, but will
they at the same time provide a
Tariff that will conserve the bus
mess and industrial interests of
the country? Of what benefit is
it to have a Tariff that will pro-
duce the revenue if that Tariff
transfer the manu- ia c turin g
largely to foreign countries?
We can buy our shoes, for in
stance, in Europe. Europe will
be glad to send over here all the
shoes that we can wear and the
Government by collecting few
cents on each pair may be able
to get revenues to pay its own
expenses, but what are we going
to do with the thousands of men
who have been making American
livings for American families
making shoes in America?
We cannot express how glad
we are that the Democrats are
going to give US record of what
they believe on this question of
the Tariff. Cedar Rapids Re
publican.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22
7wo Dollars and a Half
a Box for 4pples.

At recent short course we were
very much interested, as well as in
structed, in listening 10 a young man
from Hood River, describe the methods
employed in packing fruit in that
region. He described at length the
care with which the fruit is handled.
how it is wiped, wrapped in paper, and
carefully packed in the box.
The apples are, of course, very care
fully sorted as to SIZE and color. and
not only is each fruit wrapped with
paper. but a piece of layer paper is
placed between each two layers of
apples in the box. When asked about
varieties, he stated that their principal
market sorts are the Spitzenburg and
Yellow Newtown; but he also re-
marked that there was no reason, SO
far as he could see, why our Jono-
thans, Winesaps, and Rome Beauties
were not just as perfect as the varie-
ties grown at Hood River; and fur
thermore. that il well handled, he
could see no reason why our apples
should not bring the same prices.
This led to the question of mark et-
ing. He incidentally stated that the
directors of the association meet once
a week to sell the fruit. This seemed
queer to Colorado fruit growers since
they are used to. and insist upon. the
manager doing most of the association
business. Upon further inquiry il de.
veloped that an estimate was made OF
the fruit to be produced in the valley
as early in the season as possible, and
amounts were sent out to the various
buyers. When these come in the mp
pies are, of course, struck off to the
highest bidder. A list OF the fruit still
unsold is made up at this time and
again sent out for bids. This process
is continued until the crop has been
sold. 1t here developed that this is
what the directors meet for once a
week. When asked what the duties of
the manager were, it developed that
he devotes practically all his time to
overseeing the picking and packing of
the fruit, going upon the theory that
If the fruit is picked and packed in the
very best possible manner, it will sell
itself, provided, of course, that 1t is
we'll grown. This was a new idea 90
many of us, but that it works under
their conditions is certainly proved by
the price they receive. And. further
more, they have this year calls for at
least thousand cars more than they
are able to produce.
1t would seem that Colorado growers
have many things to learn In regard to
producing, as we'll ~ packing, fancy
fruit. This Is the only class Of fruit
that pays growers, who live this dis
tance from the market, to produce.
We hope to b able TO have repre-.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

movement of the head in going
through a street car door will
disappear.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson frank
ly confesses that three automo-
biles are more than one man can
manage, and that the Scent fare
proposition for street railways is
a failure. What about the third
term?
Mr.. Kern was defeated twice
for governor of Indiana, once for
the vice presidency, and now
loses the senatorship he expected
as consolation prize. The COM
bination of Bryan and Kern was
a double-ender in luck.
The men who have been with
the American fleet that sailed
around the world will be pleased
to hear that commemorative
medals are to be issued. Few of
the sailors thought when they
enlisted that they would take
part in so famous a voyage. The
service of Uncle Sam often turns
out to be great opportunity.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22
JoHNNY's RESOLUTIONS.

II will not put pins in my dear
teacher's chair" (racks will hurt the
old duffer just as much, anyway
II will not quarrel and fight with my
big brothers in 1907 (Whas have l
got little brother forD
II will not play hockey from school
to go fishing or swimming" (That is,
in the winter time.)
II will be u regular attendant at
Sunday school," (At Christmas time
and just before the summer excursion,
of course
II will not take mothers currant
jelly from the pantry without permis.
sion." (Her raspberry jam is good
enough for me.)
IL will be kind to dumb animals.
such as tigers, lions. and elephants. p"
(Stray cats and dogs. however, had
better keep out of this neighborhood.)
II will not throw stones ut the
Chinks and Dagos." Bricks make
them holler louder. anyway
II will not"--(Oh. gee, that's
enough! They say the good die young,
and ! want to live until cs.ch that
reheaded boy on the next block who
stuck his tongue out at mo yesterday
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

Delta, and the cuttings have av-
eraged about five tons per acre.
There isn't crop raised which
has not paid the grower a good
profit. Many of our home grown
products sold for higher price
than the same would bring
shipped here from Utah and
other outside points.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

when l bought this automobile from
you few weeks ago you said you
would be willing to supply new part
II it broke anything. said the pur-
chaser TO the manufacturer.
Certainly, sir. What can have
the pleasure of providing you with?
was the inquiry.
" i want pair of ankles. floating
rib. left eye. three yards OF Gu ticle.
n box of assorted fingernails. four
teeth and funnybone. he replied"
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

Hope springs eternal in the
human breast. A youth re-
Gently, when asked to name the
most popular article of food, ex-
claimed: "Hope-so many peo-
pie live upon it. !"
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

A Montrose exchange says:
Delta has her lightning-rod up
for the Normal school, but we
are afraid there are so many
places with their rods up that
none of them will get it."
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

If true that the years with so"
in the numerals are lucky, then
this should be doubly so, for it
has two.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22
ADVERTISING RATES.

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Dsplay ads. changed every two weeks without extra
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Wednesday insure appearance.
Locals cents line each issue; to ransenis 10 cents
per line for frs, issue cents per line each subsequent
ion. Headed locals 10 cents per line for the head.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

A visitor to the great coast
states where so much is said
about apples, comes back to re-
late that little strips of valley
land raises apples, while wheat
on the up-lands is the remaining
crop. Delta county can beat
that. Here all crops are prize
winners. Apples, peaches, pears,
apricots, plums, berries, sugar
beets, alfalfa, grains, potatoes,
cantaloupes, watermelons, pump
kins, squashes, all grow luxuri-
antly and of best quality. The
mountain sections give US good
home market for many of our
products, like vegetables and
small fruits, while even the
greater fruit crops find a market
at home for excessively large
amounts. Alfalfa has sold all
this year for SO to $40 per ton in
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22
for a generous relief. movement
all over the world.


The receipts of the Suez Canal
are increasing at the rate of
81, 500, 600 year and the divi-
dends are never less than 20 per
cent. Panama croakers should
look over the facts at Suez.
Several times recently Wilbur
Wright has travelled in his aero
plane a distance that would more
than span the Channel. Wrighl
is likely to achieve this feat soon
and so win another record.
One of the features of South
ern sentiment at present is that
Mr.. Taft can draw larger and
more earnest audience than any
other speaker can bring out.
Are the Republicans proud
of their victory?" asks Mr..
Bryan's paper. They are mighty
well contented, but unable to say
surprised.
A state legislature that wastes
time at the start is certain to
find itself embarrassed in essen
tial matters as session nears
the end.
A Boston physician has an ex-
aggerated idea of prosperity.
He recommends that each adult
eat a dozen raw eggs daily.
Gov. Hadley's inaugural is
emphatic on the subject of law
enforcement. No sensible per-
son has ever doubted where
Hadley stands on this subject.
A Buffalo paper says the sec
ond inaugural of Gov. Hughes
is one of the best speeches he
has ever delivered" What a
handsome compliment.
Messina sufferers are begin
ming to appear among the tramps,
but if they tell a glib story the
natural inference is that they
are not genuine.
Mr.. Jeffries says he will never
fight again, but somehow gets
restless when he runs across the
statement that Mr.. johnson of
Texas is a better man.
Gov. Folk suggests in his mes
sage that citizen who neglects
to vote should be suspended from
the privilege. Wouldn't that
please the delinquent too well?
Senator Tillman is more ac-
customed to attack than defend,
and may be surprised to find that
it takes longer to mend fences
than to break them down.
Senator Teller, who is about
to retire from the Senate. has
finally acknowledged the superb
ority of the gold over the silver
standard. 1t is safe to say that
he will never lead another bolt
in national convention.
Six of the night riders in west
Tennessee have been found guilty
of murder in the first degree and
two of murder in the second de-
gree. When the punishment fits
the crime the night riding will
end.
Except for the imperial @gis
of the constitution, and the out
S tr e tc h ed arm of President
Roosevelt, Attorney General
Bonaparte would have much to
fear from the trouble breeders in
the Senate.
Missouri once considered the
Dockery wink unrivaled, but it
is said that that the new varie-
ties invented it the dry Southern
States are simply bewildering in
number and expressiveness.
A Boston paper refers to mock
mince pie. The pure food off,
cials should act promptly before
mock baked beans and near
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

Prospectively it may be said
that there are many things of
Importance coming up for Delta
county's progressive future. 1t
can only be said at the present
that some of the enterprises be-
ing planned are of gigantic pro-
portions. Not only have plans
been settled for their carrying
out, but well balanced business
men and capitalists have the
launching of the enterprises in
hand and but the matters of
completing organization and ir-
corporation remain until opera
tions will commence on one or
more of them. This is not def
mite news-but news must bide
its proper time, and the time
will not be long when the public
can be informed. Even a hint
of such things is encouraging.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

Wife" What would you men have
had If God had not made us?''
Husband Quietly Zone more rib. T"
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22
Our Pickle Dish.
Seasoned With Stolen Spices.

Mary had little lamb. but it was
spoiled for want of little mint sauce.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

1t isn't a good idea to get
startled because your town hap
pens to be growing. The process
is an old one. All cities have
had to grow from villages. The
matter of competition may be-
come embarrassing for a time.
but such matters have to be ov-
ercome. If you stop competition
you stop growth. 1t must be re-
membered that more people are
coming all the time and some
more business can be supported.
Naturally growth along particu-
lar lines should be kept upon as
good an average as possible.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-22

DOChCiy WIN uiiiNdlCQ, DuL IL
is said that that the new varie-
ties invented it the dry Southern
States are simply bewildering in
number and expressiveness.
A Boston paper refers to mock
mince pie. The pure food off,
cials should act promptly before
mock baked beans and near
pumpkin pie are put on the bill
of fare.
A London paper declares that
a reciprocity treaty between the
United States and Canada will
surely bring about the absorp-
ton of the Dominion by this
country. If that should ever
happen what a lot of new stars
would have to be added to the
flag.
Impulsive insanity is the latest
style of defense for wealthy eli
ents in murder cases. The ex-
perts have not yet explained it's
points of difference from insane
impulsiveness.
Smaller feminine hats are
promised, but it will probably be
some time before the undulatory
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
Sizinu Up Bernard Shaw.

Bernard Shaw is thus immortaliZed by Charles Hawtrey. the we'll known English comedians: "Once on a time I had mad desire to produce Shaws play of You Never Can Tell. l wrote to Shaw and asked his permission. He answered that he would come and read it to me- He did and began by saying that sometimes he thought it was the best play that ever was writ ten and at others he considered it the greatest trash. Anyhow, he was of opinion that it was pretty poor play and that if l produced it-well, must take the consequences. Some time afterward l asked Shaw if could compress the last act. He declined to allow one line to be altered or cut out. In view of certain contingencies l had at last to tell him that l couldn't pro- duce the play. His answer was: Thank you so much! You have taken a great load off my mind.' Now. what are you to do with man like that?'- Minneapolis Journal
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Scotland and Horse Racinu.

Scotland has been famous for its horses from the most ancient days. When Agricola defeated the Caledo- nians at the battle of the Grampians, A D. S4. the Celtic enemy, as Tacitus relates. were exceptionally strong in c;yllry and chariotecrs. Successive hi.@s of Scotland did much to improve It's native breed of horses, and in this
 rnection it is not to be forgotten that the first Scottish king of Eng land. James l., did more to improve the race horses in our island than was ever done before him or has ever been done by any individual since. James l. was the real author of horse racing as it has since been known in England. He it was who first established regu- lar courses, and during his reign there came into being the code of regula- tions that led up to the modern laws of the turf Nobody denies that horse racing has done much for the breed of British horses. It was a gift from Scotland.-London Answers.
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A Very Res.fu! Rest.

A VoFy neS1ru' nest.
 Adolf Menzel. the German artist, was at one time engaged on mural deco ration. He had riggcd up scaffolding in his studio, on which his model was requested to stand. For two long hours the poor poseur stood up aloft in most fatiguing posture. Menzel in the meantime worked at his sketch, needless of the fact that his model was growing tired
 At length the model found 1t neces- oary to speak. Herr professor" said he, "how about recess"
 Menzel apologized profusely for his forgetfulness. . Certainly, certainly, my dear sir" said he. Come down and rest yourself a bit"
 The model had clambered from the scaffolding to the ladder. which led hown from it to the studio floor.
 "Stop!" cried the artist suddenly. "That pose is f1ne Don't move mus cley
 And once more the model was forced into strained rigidity, while the enthu- siastic draftsman set about sketching him.
 At the end of half an hour Menzel looked up from his work. 'There," said he; "that will do nicely! Get back on the scaffold We have had our rest. Let us get back to work again."
 What the model said is left to the readers ina gination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
Domestic Bliss.

They had been trotting in double harness for seven long. weary months. and the honeymoon had bumped the bumps for fair.
 "John." she said. as she dished out the breakfast food, II need little pin money this morning." {
 What did you do with the $5 I who had promised to love. honor and pay the freight.
 "Oh, don't remember" she replied Its so easy to spend $5 and have nothing to show for it.'
 Right you are" sighed John. "That was the amount paid the minister for marrying "-Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
A Corsican Vendetta.

Lecturing on 'The Land of the ven detta" at the Royal Geographical so- ciety's headquarters. the Rev. T. T. Norgate said he had discovered in stances of a vendetta being started in Corsica through pig getting into an other mans field, and this had caused the loss of perhaps hundreds of lives and had made two families deadly ene- mics for upward of 800 years. The men who carried on such vendetta would scorn to rob any one of six penny piece.-LondOn Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
A pisappointment.

says the lady after an ac-
 1tance of ten or fifteen years be- SYfe has been renewed. T remember You perfectly" { s1ndeed?'' murmurs the gratified ham, ''I am glad to know that" t4"Tes; at one time thought of mar Svihg you" "Oh." he replies dejectedly. q @hought for the moment that there Snight have been something that made s1e different from all the other men Eou ever knew."-Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
sA are treating a wound or flA friends nf the natient
Society Among sese islanders.

 The Eese islanders have attained a Sxliar notoriety in Uganda because z secret society called the Bachichj. .lch is not, burial society, although members take deep and intelli- 1t interest in all deaths and burials their midst In the more retired will SAs. although greatly discouraged by
 #Rritjsh authorities. it is said to be .T Ie custom for the sorrowing rel M to bear the body of the deceased ,Y led in bark on rough bier to Forest thicket. desolate ravine or s { unfrequented spot, where it is ,unburied by the bearers, who nev-
 aeyisit the place again. The Bachi- \ who are denizens of neighboring Age. and distant relatives of the leased avoid fhe necessity of burial
 cremation and show their respect ] the deceased by simply eating him, National Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
Tonque Twisters.

Among brief tongue twisters the fol- lowing are hard to beat: The sun shines on the top signs;' She says she shall sew sheet;" "The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" Some of Shakespeare lines offer pitfalls to the rapid speaker In "MidSummer Night s Dream" we find, When lion rough in same play
 Oh, Fates, come, come!
 Cut thread and thrum;
 Quail crush, conclude and Quell.
 London Chronicle
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
FOR RENT. nWnllinnS

FOR RENT.
 Dwellings. 2007 W. 5th, rooms. 1910 w. Pullen St., 4 rooms. 1709 w. 7th Ave, 3 rooms. 619 Hickory St., rooms. 1103 w. 9th Ave, rooms, with hall
 and bath. 509 w. 9th Ave-, 8 rooms, with bath.
 Willing to make all improve
 ments with leased contract.
 Dwellings (Colored). 703 Mulberry St., rooms. 1216 Fir St., rooms. 2612 w. 18th Ave. 3 rooms.
 WE ISSUE SURETY BONDS. Represent the Title Guaranty and Surety Company, of Pennsylvania. Let us make your bond instead of calling on your friends. Solicit share of your Fire Insur- ance. Represent Old Line Companies only.
 Have some choice lots for sale or will trade for other property.
 CHAS. HANCOCK, Fire Insurance, Real Estate
 and Loans.
 OFFICE, 113 PINE STREET.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
hn Home.

Tommy-Paw, what is three card
 monte9 MT. Tucker-It's the most dia- bolical. internal swindle that ever any ho odv-er-er-oh, it's some sort Of . kambling game with cards. l believe, Tommy. Chicago Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
Not Too Often.

ssThey tell me New England Is full
 bf old maids" said the Philadelphia kirl. Now, suppose you Boston girls kon,t often marry?'' "No; only once, (s rule." replied the Boston girl.- Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
Why She Opened the Letter.

Willis-I'm sorry your wife opened that business letter sent you, Harris. You told me that she never opened your letters.
 Harris-She doesn't, as a rule, Willis. but you see. you marked 1t "private."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
4 Stranger to His Ways.

"A distinguished bishop of the Epis- 1eQpai chuEch. arriving late at small
 town one night. found the hotel closed. and, hammering at the door for admis- sion. a neighbor stuck his head out of |an adjoining window with, Say. |etranger, knock like the devil!' to (which the bishop replied. "I don't Know how"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
A Little Too Youna.

New Boarder-How's the fare here! Old Boarder-Well, we have chicken every morning. New Boarder-That's first rate! How is 1t served? Old Boarder-In the eggs.-Brooklyn Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11

spots Removed While You Sleep.
 'Dfll-Has your wife recipe for re- loving spots from clothing? Pickle should say she had! She removed ro flve-spots from my trousers pocket lr~. setness and dispatch last ntsh3
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11

. Peace rules the day where reason
 mind. Collins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11
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 Soldiers Idea.


 Nll tell stories of the -although the war
 ,ne, a member of
 was left one wet ito guard a wagon He shivered in the un- for Some hours ponder &f1ings, End then a bright Elck him just as the colonel 9n his tour of inspection, e asked, ''how much is x dvorth?'' IN s~w." was the answer we can't afford to sl- e+.-siss.. ss.nssa
 colonel,' persisted the Ser, "you might give me If the value"
 -said the colonel testify. was the answer: II will D the camp and give you N amount. Then I'll turn Aa.t catch my death of sst much"
 said Is not record
 $.
 try Doctors.
 afe in England"
 .irteenth century
 physicians:
 nothing. say there
 the liver. Perhaps y, May, master, it $ that trouble me-" ymes from the liver, e the word "obstruc- Us do not understand ,ortant.
 dth a patient who has It will be cheaper to Sler at an inn, for such @ually deducted from the 
 < are treating a wound or le friends of the patient - sclndeds for they may faint 'hse a disturbance. but some-~ higher fee may be got from , present faihting and breaking eads against wood and the like rom the principal patient.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-11

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 < craved a lit- hg when hs
 Ice again with
 tting an edu-
 e schoolroom
 the coveted
 the teachers
 My mother
 won't excuse n. ''She wants at home and lome this even- lat I'd missed rr,"
 the lads manner 
 n carrying convic- luffed back as fol laid she, you won't at all. Since you your mother called ~a,tell me that she mind and for you to at her, startled. "Aw, long as both of US It let's just call it 'e. ."-Cleveland Plain
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