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The Delta independent., 1910-07-08
THE BIG FIGHT.

The great prize fight between
Jeffries and johnson came off on
July 4th and Jimmie Jeffries got
the declaration of independence
knocked out of him in the 18th
round. Jeffries was evidently
not what he used to be, while
johnson was trained to his best.
The fight was of unusual interest,
though for some time nothing
has appeared to draw like the
prize ring. Men travele d
thousands of miles and paid $50
a seat to see the fight, while it is
hardly possible to compute the
amounnt of money which was
wagered. which would doubtless
run up into the many millions. 1t
has been predicted that, should
Jeffries be defeated, as he has
been, it would disgust the pub
lie with prize fighting. A wave
of disappointment akin to dis
gust swept the white population
with the first flash of results,
but so long as three-fourths of
the people are suckers and the
other fourth gamblers if not
fakirs and grsfters, there isn't
much hope for anything stopping
where the picking-is- SO rich.
Whether Jeffries won the fight
or not. was probably matter of
little concern to the promoters Of
this fight. They saw in him the
one man whose reputation would
draw a record crowd into the
money-counting corral, and the
fact that 12O. 600 people attended,
giving up gate receipts exceeding
q quarter of a million. proved
they were not mistaken.
The enthusiasm which impelled
. majority TO unwiseiy bet odd
The Delta independent., 1910-07-08

on Jeffries, was the same that
caused the crowd to leave the
arena without a cheer for the
winner, though it is also natural
that losing money had something
to do with the depression of
many.
1t comes pretty hard for a
white crowd to cheer a negro for
victory over white man,
though not to have done so in
dicates absence of a sporting
spirit that is just. The color
line was drawn, or should have
been, by every man who attended
that fight, or who gave it his
support or sanction, and by them
the contestants could have been
regarded as two roosters. two
bulldogs or two animals of any
other kind engaged in battle for
the supremacy, whether both
might be white or one spotted
and the other brown.
Whatever may be said or
thought of prize fighting, there
seems no doubt that in this battle
johnson won, that there was no
bubble about it, and that his
victory was easy, complete and
overwhelming. There is no pos
sible reason. from the sports
mans viewpoint, why he should
not have credit for his strength,
his muscle and his skill.
And Jeffries, having conde-
scended to meet johnson in the
ring. should dump all grouchi-
ness and be among the first to
make acknowledgment.
The Delta independent., 1910-07-08
Address of Welcome,
Delta, July 4th, 1910.
BY CAPTAIN. C. P. BRAGG.

The program advises that my re-
marks are expected to convey to the
stranger present, a convincing assur-
ance that we are glad to see him.
However much printers ink has
been lost on others, your presence
proves your appreciation of our in
vitation.
This is to be no bunco affair; you
are invited to freely sit on any of
our benches not occupied. to drink
all of the soda that you choose to
pay for, to sleep away the effects
thereof under any of our trees not
already appropriated and to ride
without charge in the street cars,
which we expect to have.
Then the games, the races and
the general spectacular display why
out of town fiiends, we couldn't have
managed this thing at all without
you Again we are just glad that
you came.
And now that you are here, what
Glu YOU Coiuc lOI ARE HOt
many newly constituted Americans
among us asking that question to-
day?
Our fathers, great and learned.
brate,'' were not averse to the fire
works. the races. etc, in which you
will participate, but they set us the
example in, first of all, seriously
, commemorating the grave and sol
ema events of history which brought
forth at their hands, the Declaration
OF Independence declaring that these
United Colonies are and OF right
ought to be free and independent
states. and that For the support OF
this declaration with a firm reliance
on the protection of Divine Provi-
dence. we mutually pledge to each
other, our lives, our fortunes and
our sacred honor" Fifty-six names
OF them composing a congress of oui
then thirteen Colonies made thai
pledge about noon, in our state
house at Philadelphia on the 4th
day of July. 1875; one hundred and
thirty-four years ago. and that is
why you are here today.
None but an American can duly
appreciate and enjoy this day!
And who is an American? Not the
American aborigine only; not the
native born person only; not the
Anglo-Saxon only. He Is a compo-
site of the nations as well born no
matter. where baptised into and per-
meated by the spirit OF American
liberty and inspired with undying
love for all our glorious Stars and
'stripes
The Delta independent., 1910-07-08
SELECTED EDITORIALS.

Mclean County. Illinois, with
a very large, area, gained only
200 in population in the last dec
ade. Its chief city gained 10 per
cent, There is one explanation
of the high cost of living.
With a wheat crop of almost
unexampled dimensions nearly
ready for the harvest, the wall
ings on Wall street sound hollow.
Notwithstanding the reduction
in prices of some products, the
aggregate yield of the farms for
1910 promises to exceed, in mar
ket value, the unparalleled return
for 1909.
The Delta independent., 1910-07-08

On June cath, 1897, John and Sc
noted Venetian navagators. with five
ships under a commission from King
Henry VII of England. discovered
the coast of Labrador. Upon their
explorations was founded England's
claim to territory in America.
You have a right to enquire. did
the risk and sacrifice of our fathers
pay? Listen, no man has right
to live for self alone; they did not;
but even they had a promising her
itage. Within one hundred and fifty
years they numbered l II million
souls. Handicapped as they were
they had beaten back the savage
tribes. had prospered in agriculture.
manufactures. the arts, and were
building ships at the rate of 10000
tons a year. What has followed du-
ring 1874 years? We have no room
for old world customs in America
but we own a vast illimitable. ex
panding domain which is at the
command of all nations who would
b. American and the hardy, indus
tiious sons of various lands repre-
sented here today are helping us
TO people 1t at the rate of a million
souls a year; our wealth has in
creased to sS5,OOO. .OOO. O.OOO-what
ever that is-we are in the front
rank of the nations: we own half OF
the worlds railways, we have twelve
million farms worth 81 5. 900 900, 900;
our steel manufactures far excel
any others. we have more public
schools than any other three ma
+tiORs eom btled. We haye full dinner
pals. happy families: grander than
all we have government of the peo-
pie, for the people and by the peo-
pie. Truly we may say in the lang
uage of an early telegram flashed
under the Atlantic, What hath
God wrought?' Yes it paid.
When in 1900 our Uncle Samuel
moved to Washington. all his bag
gage was packed In seven boxes.
while he himself became lost In the
woods between Baltimore and Wash
ington a lost president of these
United States! Is beyond the widest
flights of Imagination of this gener-
alton.
But will this model nation endure?
President Lincoln at Gettysburg.
surrounded by scores of thousands
OF dead victims. to that inquiry said:
1--WE are now engaged In great
civil war testing whether such Il
nation can long endure"
A few blue coated remnants of the
mighty host. living and dead. who.
under God, saved the Union then,
are participants here with us in
this general rejoicing. are recalling
ncenes of strife and carnage,
The Delta independent., 1910-07-08

through which our flag brought VIC
tory to the sentiments OF our fore
fathers and. while our newly made
citizens are waiting to take up the
The Delta independent., 1910-07-08

refrain are responding to my inouirv
with swelling hearts.
The Union---lt must and sh.u h.
prcservcdi"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
A Queer Ornament.

Some years ago we found in secret
drawer of pearl embroidered work
box three locks of hair fastened TO
small enamel heart shaped mounts.
with silver eyelets. Two were inscrib-
ed ''R. @. obt. 10th April. 1864" "R. c.
1904" The third had no inscription at
all. In this box | now keep an en-
craving of a portrait of Elizabeth.
queen of Bohemia, which plainly shows
the curl of hair in her left ear. attach
ed to pearl earring. The painting. by
Gerard Honthorst, was engraved by G..
Vertue.
When l showed these hair earrings
TO gentleman OF some considera BILE
learning he Informed me that an uncle
Of Anne, wife of King James l., was
afflicted by a malady. still prevalent In
Poland and some parts of Russia.
which consists of a growth of hair and
flesh pendent from the ear. on which
1t is dangerous to operate owing to the
profuse hemorrhage which ensues. He
added that In consequence Of this roy
al infirmity a fashion arose in the six
teenth and seventeenth centuries of
wearing locks of hair pendent from
the left ears. | believe there is por-
trait Of Stuart lady still at Ham
House so decentralization Notes and
Queries
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
When Christmas Comes

Composition by little Ruby Bar
ger, aged II, IN 9Th grade of Gil
more's Mill public schoOl.)
Let us all be good and bright,
for this is our first Christmas night.
Santa Claus has come and gone
again, but not a sound did we hear
but he left US all presents, not one
did he forget, not even our 1T" =
Edmund who is just now running
about.
He also left dear old Grandma and
Grandpa something, too. For Grand
pa he brought big red bandanna
handkerchief and for Grandma two
big old wooden shoes. We are all
glad when Christmas comes. Our
doggie is even glad, for dear old San
ia always leaves him candy in q bag
He even brings the kitten one or
two little spools. and some candy,
nuts and oranges for the children
to take to school.
You can talk about dear old Santa
II he is dressed up so funny and
queer. He is the dearest old fellow
that ever was dressed In fur.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
Young Folks
Wanted His Money Back.


II Is an old saying that you cannot
eat your cake and have IL too" But
q seasick person usually cares little for
either side OF the proposition. The
captain of one of the steamships ply
ing between this country and Italy,
which arrived ut New York with over
GOO immigrants, tells rather ANUS
Ing story OF heated Interview held
between himself and ono OF them on
the voyage across
The vessel had been out a few DAYS
and had encountered some heavy seas.
The first morning that calmer weather
prevailed one of the steerage passen-
gers appeared for the first time above
deck and With face as white as a
sheet approached the captain.
This has got to stopr' he said an
grily
What hasY' asked the captain, in
surprise
This feeling of death When
bought my ticket was told 1t In
cluded meals. but cant keep my food
down. Now. it has got TO stop, cap
tain. or else want my passage money
back. You cannot break your contract
In this fashion with me-"
IL took all the captains ingenuity to
pacify him during the rest OF the trip.
Youths Companion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
No Chance For the Truth.

BE truthful" said the teacher.
"Always!' asked the boy.
Always answered the teacher.
Never tell q lie?
Never"
Not even a white Hep
Not even white lie."
Huh" calculated the lad scorn-
fully, Its mighty good thing for
you you amt boy with my dad for
a father"
"WhyT asked the teacher.
Because" replied the boy. IF you
was my dads little boy, and you'd
heard what he said about Aunt Eliza
comm to visit us with her children,
and Aunt Eliza had asked you IL you
weren't all glad TO see her. and you'd
told the truth, like | did. you'd think
there was place where your trousers
was mighty thin after dad had fin
ished with you"
He went back to his desk. and as
he sat down with great care there
was an expression on his face that
showed the great lesson of truth had
been. at least In measure. lost on
him.-London Tit-Bits.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
When Curates Were Wanted.

When one learns that curates are in
creasing so much more rapidly than
benefices. wonder is excited as to the
condition of affairs I'm the eighteenth
century. when enterprising ladies Of
fered livings to clergymen willing to
marry them. An advertisement to this
effect appeared in the London Chron-
icle I'm March. 175S. The lady was
rather particular too. The curate was
to be young. have n small fortune, be
well recommended as to morals and
good temper and be firmly attached
to the present happy establishment"
The living was not rich-below f1OO
per annum-but the fair one was young
and agreeable. There seems touch
Of humility in the direction that an
swers may be left at the bar Of the
Union Coffee House. Strand. directed
to H. H." Confidence was created by
the assurance that the utmost Sc
crecy and honor may be depended
upon."-London Chronicle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02

IF the dog has plenty Of exercise he
will seldom need to be washed. His
pores will be flushed by the perspira-
ton induced by running about" says
Suburban Life. CLOSELY confined dogs.
however, need to be bathed at fairly
frequent intervals. In any case the
use of water will not be needed so
often If the dog. is brushed every day
as when this attention is neglected. 1t
is best to use a brush Of bristles. and
in the case of long haired dogs the
bristles must be nearly an inch and a
half long IL they are to penetrate to
the skin. The brushing always should
be done one way-that is. not against
the hair-and the use of the brush may
be supplemented to good advantage by
wooden gloves and the bare hands,
which will impart luster to the coat
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
England's Old Common Field System

England's Old Common Field System.
A common field" is quite distinct
from a common" 1t is a field be-
longing to numerous owners. The land
consists Of long narrow strips, perhaps
not more than ten yards wide and run
ming parallel with one another. What
are the exact rules of cultivation that
obtain in Kent today we do not know,
but of old 1t was usual to have a regu-
lar rotation, such as wheat one year,
barley or oats the second and fallow
the third. When the crops were har-
vested, each member of the community
getting his or her share, all could put
In their cattle, which roamed over the
whole field, feeding on the stubble,
etc. And this was termed the right
of sack" The common field" system
was gradually done away with by
statutes in the reigns of George Ill.
and William IV.-LOndon Express.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
A Cookius Suggestion.

To render n tough fowl tender
enough for roasting try steaming ii
for an hour. Before doing so put a
slice of onion and a stick of celery in
side the fowl to give it good flavor.
After removing Ii from the steamer
and taking out the~onion and celery
stuff 1t, as usual. being careful not to
break the flesh. Then season with
plenty OF pepper and salt. dredge with
-four and roast II In a hot oven.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
PROPERTY CONvEYANCES
Real Estate and Property Transfers
Recorded


The following deeds OF bargain
and sale were entered of record in
the Clerks Office of Rockbridge
county for three weeks ending Jan.
25, 1910:
A. T. Shields, clerk to J. S.
Mcclure, certain lots in Glasgow.
A. T. Shields, clerk, to ]. NJ.
Withrow, certain lots in Glasgow.
A. T, Shields, clerk. to S. II.
Letcher, lot in Glasgow.
]. VIM. Mohler to G. w. Lam,
the saw mill lot adj. Orie Snider, on
North River, $135.
Frederick Mohler to ]. Mohler
Dudley, 49, acres adj. Jas. S. Hall,
Kerr's Creek district, $3.50.
G. d. Letcher, spec'l commr., to
L. Y. Smith, 249 acres and 88 poles,
known as the "Home Place." eight
and one-half miles from Lexington,
adj. S. B. Dunlap, $4,000.
A. Maphis to NJ. L. Cox, two
tracts of land (D John H. Agnor
tract of 25 acres, (2) IL acres. 3
roods and Is poles, adj. first tract,
$500.
Samuel ]. Gaylor to James w.
Gaylor, 33! acres adj. Ellis L. Mil
Ter, Kerr's Greek district, $500.
B. f. McClung to r. L. Patter-
DON, AZ acres, $4,000.
I. M. Wade to Herbert Wander
veer, 134.39 acres one mile north of
Lexington on North River, $500.
Jacob Beard to Herbert Van Der
veer, acre adj. T. NJ. Wade near
mouth of Kerr's Creek.
Benjamin F. Johnston to John
Hosteter, 2 acres adj. Jas. M. Hays
lett on head of Whistle Creek, $3.50.
W. E. L. Stark to E. P. Barger,
his one-third interest in the Chris
tian" tract of 209i acres, Natural
Bridge district, $1O56. O6.
School Trustees Buffalo District
to G. W. Lvtle, acre on Golfers
Creek, adj. grantee, s25.
OMrs. Mary Eta Potter to Mary
Elizabeth Potter, two parcels of
land, Is acre and 2 acres and IL
poles, respectively, adj. Sam'l H.
Miller, $50.
James w. Wood to B. R. Doug
lass, 100 acres on Little Calf Pasture
River, adj. r. c. Walton, $500.
William V. Mahoney to Joseph W.
Rowland, ia acres at Goshen, in
Guiding Hotel Allegheny and acre
known as The Pump Lot, $780,
400.
Francis t. Andegson's sx'or, to
W. G. Agnor, 80 acres on North
River, adj. M. D. Wilson, s., 800.
Robert H. Walker and wife TO
Daniel B. Walker, their one-eighth
interest in two tracts of land on
Walkers Greek, 1851 acres and 333
acres respectively, adj. Hugh Rec d
$3.50.
W L. Teter to Joseph Bell, %
acres in Goshen, ST. 800.
T. M. Wade to John A. Tolley.
l35. SO acres, one-half of the Alfred
Leyburn farm, one mile north OF
Lexington on North River. IS, 500.
]. G. Campbell to F. Linkswiler,
l acre adj. w. T. Moore on Kerr's
Greek. near Denmark, $50.
f. M. Fultz to James H. Fix,
acre at Raphine, 1925.
William A Anderson to Jefferson
G. Deacon, so acres on Buffalo.
Sampson HUMPHREYS to ]. L. Nc.
Donald, 200 acres on Little Cal
Pasture River, adj, F. p. Davis,
$3.50.
Mrs. Helen w. Lady to Mrs. An.
ME 2. London, one-third interest in
10 acres on Plank Road, adj. Johr
B. Lady.
Thomas M. Wade to Jacob Beard
1.23 acres adj. grantee.
Paul M. Pepick, commr. to Ira E
Dixon 1855 acres known as HOG
Hill, ION South bank of Buffalo, $3.50
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
After Their Quarrel.

Mabei-Of course you speak to Lena
when you pass her? Helen-Indeed,
do not. Why. don't even notice what
she has on!-Puck.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
A Famous Temple.

The most magnificent work Of ar
chitecture in the world Is the Tai
Mahal. In Agra, Hindustan. 1t was
erected by Shah Jehan to the memory
Of his favorite queen. II is octagonal
I'm form. of pure white marble. inlaid
with Jasper. carnelian. turquoise.
agate. amethyst and sapphire. The
work took 1900 men twenty years to
complete. and. though there were free
gifts and the labor was free. the cost
is estimated at $4,000 O.-Exc change
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-02
BIissfuI Ignorance.

BIissfuI Ignorance.
shall I tell you secret. Mr.. Black q
asked little boy. MY sister Louisa
Is to be engaged to your brother.
Even your brother hasn't been told
yet"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-09-15
Dissolution OF PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between
4. *. Davis, James Cleve and F. M.
Williams, has been dissolved by mutual
sonsent. Messrs. Davis and Cleve will
continue to conduct the st. Elmo sa-
Don, under the firm name of Davis g
yleve, and will pay all bills owing by
he old firm and collect all accounts
due.
III. x. DAVIS.
JAMES CLEVE.
F. M. WILLIAMS.
Winnemucca, Nevada, Sept. 10, 1910.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-09-15
H. K.
IT " HIS E

"An thought I lose my Leg" writes
I. A. Swensen, of Watertown, Wis.
Ten years of eczema, that Is doctors
.onld not cure, had at last laid me up,
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it,
sound and well.' Infallible for Skin
9ruptions, Eczema, Salt Rhume, Boils,
tever Sores, Burns. Scalds, Cuts and
Piles. 25c at Eagle drug store.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-09-15
Blood Poison

Is prevented by applying DR.. Bells
to cuts, scratches and bruises.
It destroys all septic matter and en-
ables the wound to heal without sore
ness. Be sure to get DR.. Bells. For
sale at Eagle drug store.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-09-15
FOR RENT OR SALE

Seven lots, and a FIVE. two and one
room building situated thereon.
Southeast end Of Railroad street, Win
nemucca. Easy terms. Also one Coon
lot in Golconda. Address, T. A. Bran.
don. P. o. box 166, Winnemucca.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-09-15
LARGE DIVIDENDS
POSTED BY MINES

IRON the reports made by the Ain'
ing World it is apparent that there are
nubstantial profits in mining ever
tho1gh the prices of the principal
metals are at a most unsatisfactory
base. In a compilation Of the divid.
ends paid during the eight months, the
Mining World fnds that 100 American
mines and metallurgical works dis
tributed among shareholders $4S,301,-
1913, which added to the dividends
previously paid by these companies
brings their total disbursements up to
1855, 060, 569, a 119 per cent return on
their $594, 124,957 combined issued
capitalization.
While this does not include the div
idends paid by many close corporations
and other smaller interests deriving
p~ecuniary benefit from the mining and
metallurgical industries, it is fairly
representative of the profits made as
a result of legitimate mining. Then,
too, there are the dividends declared
by the securities holding corporations,
which derive their profits from their
holdings in other corporations.
The so-called gold-silver-lead produc-
ers lead in the total amount
paid during the year, having $20,74l,
721 to their credit to the ~$15,450,012
paid by the copper companies. OF the
former amount, United States mines,
So in number, contributed $12,577,-
1876; Ia Canadian companies, all but
two in the Cobalt section of Ontario,
contributed Il, 1886, sos, and 20 Mexican
companies, so, SAC, 1897.
Far in the lead among the mines of
the above class is Goldfeld Con-, with
a total SO far this year of IS, 33s, SAT,
or more than 40 per cent of the total
paid by the mines of the United States
in the first eight months of 1910.
Tonopah, also of Nevada, is second on
the list, with 81. 100. 900, with the
Homestake third with $654,000.
Twenty-one copper properties in the
United States have paid so far this
year dividends aggregating s15,440,0 12.
To date these properties have yielded
profits in the shape of dividends total
ing $341 ,s13,37o, a return equivalent to
2S9 per cent on the combined issued
capitalization of $11s,s93,1 ia.
The accompanying table gives the
dividends paid in August:
Alaska Mex, Alaska ........$ $4,000
Alaska u, Alaska ........... 5000
Amalgamated, Montana 500. 100 439
Amparo, Mexico ............ 60139
Boston & Montana .......... 1000 0
Buffalo, Ontario 10000
Bunker Hill & Sullivan ..... 9s,100
Butte Bella, Montana ....... $4,000
Camp Bird, Colorado ........ 1876 500
Champion, Michigan ......... 100000
Dolores, Mexico ............ $4,000
FL Rayo, Mexico .......... 1901
eElkton Con, Colorado ..... 1880
Frontier, Wisconsin ......... PATS
Hecla, idaho 10000
Homestake, South Dakota 49,. 100, 900
international Nickel, pfd. 49,. 133.69s
Lucky Tiger, Mexico ....... 35,75o
Mines Co. of America ........ co ono
Mohawk. Michigan .......... 100 900
NATIONAL, NEVADA ...... 1880
Pearl Con, Washington ...... 19,707
Pioneer, Alaska ........... 13s.755
Snowstorm, Idaho ........... % 500
United Verde. Arizona 49,. 225. 900