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The Delta independent., 1913-04-25

to ply between the village and Boston,
the stage has been superseded by the
locomotive, the old "square-riggers,"
commanded by Cape Cod men, no
longer sail the seas. Along the main
road the houses have changed hands.
Didama Rogers peers NO more from
her parlor window; that parlor is now
profaned by the frivolous and irrever-
ent summer boarder. But the old
residents love to talk Of the days that
are gone and If you happen to catch
Mr.. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster
and a dignified member OF the board
of se1ectmen, in a reminiscent mood
he will very likely tell you of the
meeting of the parish committee calf
ed by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels.
to oust Rev. John Ellery from the pull
pit of the Regular church.
"IIl never forget" says Mr. H'e-
gins, that parish committee meetin'
II live thousand years. I, and two
or three other young shavers. was hid
In the little room of the vestry-the
room where they kept the dishes they
used for church suppers-and we
heard the whole business. OF course
nobody knew that Nat was goir' to
marry Keziah then. but they did know
that he want goin' to marry Grace
Van Horne, and had given her UT to
the minister OF his own accord. So
Daniels's guns were spiked and he
didn't have no chance at all. How
ever, you'd never have guessed y to
iooL ~ H;r III raddSoLnj 1ntc that
meetin' and up to the platform as stiff
and dignified as II he'd swallered
peck of starch. He called the meetin'
TO order-'twas a full one. for all
hands and the cook was there-and
then got up to speak.
He opened fire right of. He raked
John Ellery fore and aft. The par
son, he said, had disgraced the so
ciety and his sacred profession and
should be hove overheard immediate.
Three or four sung out Question
and Vote But Elkanah held up his
hand ->.-~ ---.s~E~--.'~
Gentlemen says he, before ] ask
for the vote l want to say just one
word. I've worshiped In this meetin
house ever sence was child. ! was
christened in 1t; my father worshiped
here afore me; I've presided over the
meetin's of this body for years. But
tell you now that If you vote to keep
that rascally hypocrite in your pulpit
shall resign from the committee
and from the society. It'll be like
cuttin' of my right hand. but | shall
do 1t. Are you ready for the vote?
Those in favor of retaining the pres.
ent minister of this parish will rise.
Those opposed will remain seated"
Every man on the floor stood up.
Daniels himself was the only one that
stayed settin' down.
at is a VOTE says he, white as a
sheet, and his voice trembling. Gentle
men. / bid you good day.
He took up his hat and cane, give
one look around the vestry. as II he
were sayin' good-by to It, and march
ed down the aisle as straight and
starchy as he'd come into It, Only
when he reached the door, he put uT
one hand as II he was steadyin' him
self. Their was precious few in that
vestry that liked Elkanah Daniels, but
I'm bettin' high there want q one
who didn't feel sorry for him then"
Captain Daniels and his daughter
The Delta independent., 1913-04-25
The Last Word
Proper Wedding Stationery

We realize that wedding stationery is not an
everyday purchase, and are glad to advise
you regarding the paper styles of printing,
etc. that the invitations, announcements or
other social forms conform to the usages of So
ciety. Refinement, correctness and artistic
printing should be the main characteristics of
your wedding stationery. We have paper with
the dainty, soft finish of a kid glove. Our
styles absolutely 1.-The Last Word" in sta
tionery and our work is done by skilled work
men in our own plant. From your first call to
samples of work, until the finished
stationery is delivered to you, daintiy packed,
and just when promised the most painstaking
care is used that you shall not only be satisfied
but delighted. Our prices as low or lower
than the charges of reputable houses in eastern
centers. Won't you call and see samples of the
stationery we have printed for other brdesY
Or, if not convenient to call we will gladly
mail you samples and valuable information on
ordering, if you request it.
.....STEARNS BROS. CO.
The Delta independent., 1913-04-25
....STEARNS BROS. CO.
DELTA's PRINTERS

] have some nice trees for sale.
Crs. J. II. Burns, North Delta. If.
Have two fine ranches near Ce
daredge to trade for Delta residence
or ranch. Surface Creek Realty Co.
FOR SALE-Cheap. Canopy top
surrey. II. c. Shcarer, 30s East Fourth
street. Delta.
Charles Downing seed potatoes for
sale. on Antelope Hill, near Eckert.
Inquire Stockham Bros, Hardware
store. Delta. 8
Stearns Bros, for fine Job printing.
The Delta independent., 1913-04-25
CHAPTER XXI.

In Which keziah's Parson breaches
Once More.
Time has wrought many changes in
Trumet. The packet long since ceased
The Delta independent., 1913-04-25
BUSINESS LOCALS.

w. A. Davis, General Auctioneer.
Protect your nome against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
TO LOAN-$50o, $1,000 and $1,000.
Welch & Merrill.
Good Denver income and eastern
farms or exchange for Delta county
land. See Surface Creek Realty Co.
The Delta independent., 1913-04-25

stearns Bros, for fine job printing.
The Delta independent., 1913-04-25

CHAPTER xvIII-The story of the
wreck Of Mats vessel comes out and a
homecoming lie arranged. but Nat falls
70 appear,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23

The running boards are covered with limo
lcum and trimmed with aluminium.
The hood is of artistic design, with full piano
hinges, made rattle proof by accurate fitting and
the use of rawhide lacing.
Wheel painting is done with compressed-air
brushes which drive the pigment into the minute
pors Of the wood filing them, SO as to render
wheel rims and spokes impervious to moisture
The upholstery is Of unusually high quality.
of ample thickness insuring comfortable riding
even when the car travels over rough roads The
spiral seat springs and the pillow springs Of the
back cushions tied lengthwise and crosswise
with wires and encased in durable canvas duck.
The stuing is done by hand, the tufting by special
tufting machines. The seat cushions are yentil
ated and the tufted leather covering is reinforced
by a canvas foundation.
Similar care has been given to the quality Of
the trimmings Lamps, steering column, the
joints Of windshields, gas tanks. etc. are nickel
plated and FURNISHED, frightening the beauty Of
the car and reducing the labor Of the operator by
eliminating the necessity for polishing which is
unavoidable where brass trimmings are used.
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they will be known, will travel their

they will be known, will travel their
beats in two-wheeled cars and will
carry a complete emergency repair
outfit with them all the time. They
will be available at any time day or
night, by the system that will be in
stalled at the power house, where
the chief dispatcher will be able to
tell at any given moment just where
the men may be found.
For all-round efficiency, the men
who will guard the interests of the
company along the right-of-way of the
transmission line, will be of the high
est class. Workmanship, physical
prcwess, mental power and time OF
service with the company are the re-
quisites which these men must DOS
sess to secure the positions, which
are much coveted by the employees.
Like the Texas rangers these men
will patrol the transmission line and
handle the thousand and one trivial
matters that may arise and when the
big trouble does come, If 1t ever does,
the company will rest secure in the
knowledge that the picked men, whose
ability is especially adapted for the
work, will be well able to safeguard
the property and prevent any and all
attempts to interfere with the regular
! workings of the big plant.
| AS Mr.. Isler remarked, "Tll take
my hat off to the man who will cut
into wire carrying 10000 volts and
take the chance of instant death oil
falling into the hands OF men, whose
sole and only duty is to prevent just
such work"
/ The line which the men will have te
take care of ia one of the most inter
esting phases of the power develop
ment. The total length of the line IL
! 1888 miles. reaching from Burlington
i to st Louis, From the power house
| at Keokuk to the receiving station al
Burlington, 1t measures forty miles
From the power house to the receiv
ing station In st. Louis, 1t measure.
i 143 miles.
i The line itself, is OF stranded cable
running from 5-8 to 2-3 OF an inch II
diameter. The st. Louis line will bt
OF copper, So OF an inch in thickness
while the one to Burlington will be o
aluminium 2-3 of an inch thick.
On the St. Louis end of the lin,
there are seven wires, strung from tn,
: big steel towers, twelve feet apar
horizontally and ten feet apart vert
ically. The copper cable weigh
about 4.500 pounds to the mile, max
ing a total weight of 643,5Oo pounds
that the towers carry between Keo
kuk and St Louis. Strung end t,
lend, this part Of the transmission
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23

men are selected not only for their
ability as linemen and trouble men.
but for their athletic prowess as well,
and it would likely be bad luck for
any of the Juice thieves to be found
tampering with the line by one of
these guards.
The patrol stations are being estab-
lished at regular intervals along the
transmission line. Every fifteen miles,
the company is building small
house to be occupied by the guards. A
private telephone line will be built
and the men will be in constant touch
with each other, not only from the
patrol stations but by patrol boxes
along the right Of way.
Each man will have certain
amount of territory to cover daily and
in case of trouble along the line win
be able to summon help when needed
1T is planned to station two men in
each house SO that there will always
be men enough to work with the
wires, whose weight on the long spans
would be too much for one or two
men to handle These spans between
the towers, are from 500 to 300 fee,
in length and the weight OF the long
est, which span the Mississippi river
is more than three tons
In charge Of the transmission line
is H. F. Isler. an old employee of the
company and capable in every way o
caring for the line. both as trouble
man and police. Ali the guards vii
be under his personal direction an,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23
Juice Thieves Cannot Work

Can a man intercept bolt OF
lightning?
Whether Or not il would be possible
for Juice thieves" Or wire tappers
TO steal electrical energy from the
high tension transmission line OF the
Mississippi River Power company be-
tween Keokuk and st. Louis has been
a question in the minds of many hun
dreds OF persons since the linemen
and workers on the steel towers began
their operations.
Officials of the company are of one
opinion in the matter and say that
while it is possible that some one
might be found to try taking the pow
er from the wire, it is highly improb-
able that any man would try to cut
into a cable that is carrying III, 900
volts.
The risk that man would run in
the hazardous undertaking is scarcely
realized until the layman is informed
that linemen rarely cut into wire
that is charged with more than 1900
volts wire that carr es 2,200 volts
is highly dangerous and few men
would take the risk involved in hand,
ling wire with more than that
amount Of voltage.
Aside from the risk that would be
taken by an adyenturesome character
in cutting into the big line, the com
pany is establishing numerous patro
stations along the transmission line
at which men win be stationed, who's.
sole duty is to guard the line Thes,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23
upon him will rest the responsibility
of keeping just such annoyances from
the company, as would be caused by

upon him will rest the responsibility
of keeping just such annoyances from
the company, as would be caused by
wire tappers.
Mr.. Isler is said to have had a
varied career in like capacities and
his many experiences, in the difficult
les surrounding the transmission of
electricity, make him peculiarly adapt
ed for his work. He is modest, I'M
assuming man, whose age would be
guessed at almost anywhere between
twenty-five and forty, but leaves the
! impression that he would be master
OF all ordinary and many extraordin-
airy situations. His fighting jaw and
wellknit figure also give the impress
sion that he would be an exceedingly
hard man to handle in battle
He Is also possessed of pair of
eyes that at times take on a steely
CLINT which BODIES evil for the man
who crosses him, but In repose, he
looks as If he were satisfied with
everything and cared very little
about things going on around him.
! In; speaking of the possibility of
persons of uncertain scruples taking
the energy from the wire, Mr.. Isler
laughed and drawled, Nell, 1t may
1 be possible, but I'll take my hat off
! to man who will cut into 10000
volts"
Then In more serious mood, the
chief remarked, 1T is possible that
on very dry day, a person could
throw wire over the transmission
line and handle the wire by means OF
4 heavy insulation. but the risk is SO
much greater than the profits that
4 might be secured. 1t would take q
man who was looking for quick way
to eternity TO attempt it,
1 1T would be impossible to steal the
Juice" for any length OF time" Mr.
Isler continued, "for the patrolmer
would discover 1t almost Immediately
and in the event they did not find the
leak at once, 1t would be noticed al
the power house where an automatic
device will register exactly the
amount used and where 1t Ia in effect
The moment the gauge showed tina
there was a leak, the whole force o.
patrolmen would be Immediately ad
yised and instructed to find IT,
In this way 1T can readily be seer
that every possible precaution is be
ing taken to prevent depredations 0
all kinds along the company's right
of-way. II is possible that ever,
guard along the line will be depntizet
. by the sheriff Of the county in whicl
he works and will have full authorit,
to prevent destruction of the com
pany's property.
| The patrolnen, or troubiemen, Al
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23

line would reach a total of exactly
1901 miles.
Over these 1,001 miles of wire cable
the men whom Isler has selected will
have absolute charge and 1T can read
lily be seen that they will have their
hands full. To them is entrusted the
responsibility of protecting this i'm
mense enterprise and seeing that 1t is
in no way interfered with, and CON
versing with Mr. Isler leads one to
believe that 1t will be well taken care
of.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23

Delaney, trainer Of the Chicago Ath-
letic Association track team, IS being
considered az coach OF the British
team in the 1915 Olympic meet be.
came known tonight. Two members
OF the British Olympic managing com
mittee. p. Mackey Edgar and Bernard
Bosanquet. are known to have dis.
cussed the proposition with Delaney
here.
heene Fitzpatrick OF Princeton;
harry Gill OF Illinois University and
JACK Moakely Of Cornell are other
men being considered but Delaney Is
said to have the inside track.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23
Thor oughgoing

No motor is installed in a car unless it de-
Evers its full rated horse power. This is ascer-
tanned on the dynamometer, which not only fully
demonstrates and records the power output at
varying speeds, but also fuel and oil consumption
temperature of cooling water, efficiency of carbur
eters and furnishes other important engineering
data which find their successful application in the
Overland Motor.
When the assembled chassis is sent on its
first road test it is loaded with eight hundred
pounds of sand and driven over level roads to
test its speed through sandy stretches to try its
pulling power, up hills to demonstrate climbing
ability down steep inclines to ascertain the easy
and powerful application of the brakes.
After that the chassis receives its final finish;
wheels, body and accessories arc placed in posi-
ton, previous to final road-running test which
is undertaken with the car fully equipped, just
as it reaches the customer
A final test of this kind, of the fully equipped,
finished car, is undertaken by but few automobile
concerns. We make them, and these thorough
going Overland methods furnish the explanation
of the fact that Overlands are cars with surplus
staying power, and strangers to breakdowns.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23
May Go to ENGLAND,

United Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-That Martin
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23

keokuk high school took another
trimming last Friday night when Han
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23

nibal high walloped them to the ~
OF A to 90. The local school
badly crippled and played meo, ~
game. according to the reports y i
Hannibal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23
Tests Of the Overlan

Following these painstaking trials upon
every variety of road and under all conditions
of exacting, actual service, life in the hands Of
the motorist comes easy to the Overland, car
that more than any other is built upon industrial
integrity and sold upon the honor Of its makers
Overland bodies arc made of sheet steel over
wood frames.
Metal bodies are unbreakable; unlike wooden
bodies, they neither shrink nor warp, and on &C
count OF their metallic, non porus surface lend
themselves to particularly fine and lasting body
finish.
Radiators and tenders are finished with four
coats Of enamel baked on separately, after
the other.
The bodies after being sand blasted and
smoothed pass through no fewer than twenty
two painting, rubbing and vanishing operations
before they emerge from the drying rooms in, i'm
maculate splendor.
The same attention to little things which
characterizes Overland bodies and is responsible
for the fact that they stay new, is given to the
finishing of chassis and running gear. Fcnders
dust pans lamp brackets, top irons, hoods and
other parts are enameled and baked in ovens
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-23

NYoWHERE IN the automobile industry is
there so rigid an inspection system under
which all parts are mierometer- gagged and
tested during manufacture. in the Overland
plants, and in no other place is the finished prod
net subjected to more strenuous service trials.
OF this thoronghness the treatment of the
Overland motor is a typical example. The crank
shaft-the backbone of the motor-after it has
been fitted and spotted in between the main
bearings, is rotated at high speed, under belt,
power. until bearings and shaft are worn in
and have attained that uniformly close fit which
comes only from actual work.
When the motor is assembled it is not mme
diately tested under its power, but is, again
under belt, subjected to wearing in = process,
to insure the accurate fit and smooth working of
pistons, wristpin and camshaft bearings, cams,
magnetic shaft, timing gears and valves When
the motor has passed this stage satisfactorily it
is mounted on the testing block and made to
function under its power. If there is the
slightest imperfection the motor goes back to the
shops, to be readjusted and tested again. until it
is absolutely right in every detail.
The Mankato free press., 1913-10-17

Mansfield, Miss Grace Holmes, II
Lester Davies and A. T. Carlson,
sang. The pallbearers were Edgar
Weaver, H. r. -Wiecking, It. II. An
drews, Z. ID. Wilmot, J. A. Hancock
and L. l.. Burrill. The body was
laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery,
where the Masonic lodge conducted
the service.
One Of Mr.. Kennedy's favorite
songs was "Star of the East" and
this was sung as solo by Miss
Barbara Mansfield,
There were many beautiful flowers
sent, among them flowers from Man
kato Commandery No. 4, knights
Templar, Royal Arch Masons, Man
kato Lodge Number ,, Cereal Chap,
ter Eastern Star, knights OF Pythi
as. the board of county commission,
ers and the people who are employed
at the court house.
Among the people from out OF
town who attended the funeral were
Mrs. Caroline Kennedy and son Er
nest and J. L. Hart of Minneapolis
George w. Rowell OF North Branch
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Hendley and
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. J. Thurston Of NiCol'
let
The Mankato free press., 1913-10-17
LIVED TO RIPE OLD AGE
Henry Westerman. Who Died Yesterday
ktterocn at His Hcme In
.... This CitI
From, Mcnday's Daily,

From Mondays Daily.
Henry Westerman died yesterday
afternoon at his home, sol West Fifth
street, after an illness OF seven
weeks with bowel trouble. Mr.. West
erman was bern in Germany eighty
six years ago and came to America
with his parents in 1S43. He lived in
Mankato for many years during the
pioneer DAYS of the city, and later
moved to Window, where he remained
until three years ago, when he again
came to this city.
He is survived by his wife and ten
children They are Mrs. Mary Rec
ord of JeGters, Mrs. Ed. Young OF
lie Sueur street, this city, Albert OF
Heron Lake, Gust of Heron Lake,
Mrs. Henry Daby CT Mound avenue,
this city, Mrs. Arthur Ficks of North
Mankato, Mrs. Lloyd R:sdorph of
Heron Lake, Miss Wilnifred Wester-
man of this city, Miss Alice Wester:
man Of Spokane, Wash, and Otto OF
Heron Lake.
The funeral will be held from the
home at two o'clock tomorrow after
noon by Rev. Derling Of st. Paul.
Mr.. Westerman was member Of the
Seven Day Adventist church.
The funeral will be held at the
house at two o'clock tomorrow after
noon and at $3.50 from the Advent
church on State street.
The Mankato free press., 1913-10-17
MINNESOTA THE MAGNET.

Minnesota is attracting thousands
Of homeseekers this wear The bu!E
of these come from the states oi
Iowa. Illinois and Indiana. The Min
negota exhibit at the state fairs OF
l}incis and Indiana were particularly
attractive 10 the farmers of those
states and daily reople are visiting
Minnesota in search of moderate
priced lands, who received their first
inspiration to seek a home in the
North Star state, by visiting the
Minnesota exhibits during their
state fairs,
At Illinois last week thousands of
names of prospective Minnesota
ho.neseekers were registered by the
men In charge of the Springfield ex.
hibit and literature setting forth
Minnesota's great advantages as a
place in which to acquire a home,
at moderate cost, will be mailed to
them from the state board of immi-
grafton office at st. Paul.
The people living in the territory
of high priced $175 and s225 an acre
land in the states above mentioned,
are looking for an opportunity to Sc.
cure a home where 1t does not
require so much cash to make .
start, and within short time there
will be a large increase in the move
ment towards Minnesota and the
moderate priced lands.
In Illinois last week at the state
fair, hundreds of farm renters and
factory men visited the Minnesota
exhibit booth and stated freely that
they were going to make a trip
to Minnesota in the near future.
With a view of taking advantage Of
the great opportunities offered here
for home building. ...
All of them have some means but
Rot enough to start home with in
the states of high priced lands.
Commissioner Fred d. Sherman oe
the state board of immigration says,
that the interest shown in favor q"
Minnesota at the Illinois state fair
far exceeded any and all expecta-
tions. ....a.... ... 10. g.. s......
The Mankato free press., 1913-10-17
from MONDAYS Daily

Playing them IS a Disgrace TO their
profession, Judge Molyneaux OF the
Bennepin county district court Sat.
urday sentenced to prison Carl W.
Thoen and Christ A. Reineke, mem
bers of the MINNEAPOLIS bar, after
they had pleaded guilty to charge
of forgery in the seCond degree.
Thoen, who is less than thirty years
of age, was sent to the st. Cloud
reformatory,s and Reineke was given
an indetorminate sentence at. Still
water. .zu JE
The men were arrested ten days
ago tor having passed dozen worth
less checks. each for SIS. They had
been schcolmates at the University
of Minnesota law school. You are
officers of this court" the judge
said, "and as3fsuch you have dis
graced your profession"