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The Delta independent., 1914-06-05

Such is the present outlook in Colo
INDEPENDENTLY in the Western
Slope section OF the state.
A recent estimate is. that barring
any damage to the growth and matur-
ing of our fruit crop, it viii require
in the close neighborhood Of 10000
cars to ship the fruits grown in Delta,
Mesa and Montrose counties. and fully
as many more cars to ship out the
other farm products. Twenty thous-
and cars is large number TO be called
for in the shipments from three
counties.
While there is always something
which might happen to damage crops
our growers are optimistic over the
fact that the frost danger season is
over, that fruit is well set on the
trees, that good stands of potatoes
and grains are had, that alfalfa is do
ing fine and that a fair stand OF beets
shows in a majority OF the fields.
Peaches are now of good size and
in some cases will have TO be thinned
to insure large fruit Others Of the
orchards seem just set for good sized
fruit The apple settings are the
heaviest and will require the most
thinning Pears are also heavily set.
The different varieties OF cherries and
berries are as prolific as at any time in
the history OF this. the banner fruit
county OF the United States. The
first OF the strawberries began coming
into the local market the first Of the
week. and some few shipments have
been made TO outside points. The
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
Editor Makes Trip to cedaredNs

In company with H. w. Pratt, In
dependent editor visited Cedaredge
last Saturday. The drive from Delta
to Cedaredge is through vista of or
chards, meadows. beet and other
crops, practically unbroken. with
pleasant, commodious and prosperous
farmhouses dotting the roadsides.
Cedaredge is prosperous and has a
future to be proud of, dwelling upon
in anticipation. Not only is it ia
vored by a location surrounded by
the best fruit and farm land on earth,
but it is the gateway to one of the
finest and soon to be one of the most
popular mountain resorts in the entire
West.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
Empress Of Ireland

The sinking of the Empress of Ire
land. Canadian Pacific steamship, near
Father Point, Canada, on Friday OF
last week was repetition. ecept on a
larger scale, of the Titanic disaster
The Empress was in fog and was
rammed by the Collier Starstad, going
down with all on board. in space OF
II minutes, and the death loss was
but a fraction less than 1000.
The captain of the Collier was blam-
ed for the disaster. as the Empress
is said to have been standing still apd
signaling.
The matter is at present being in
vestigated.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05

the ball had passed through the body
and out at point near the right shout
der He decided not to operate, ac
cording to reports, and awaited the
arrival OF one OF the most skilful
surgeons from Denver, who reached
here Wednesday evening. Just what
action was taken following the arriy-
al of the Denver surgeon Independ-
ent has not been able to learn, but
there is said to be a chance for the
wounded man to recover. News of
the accident was wired to the young
mans parents in Chicago and a broth
er was to be here last evening. The
father was unable to leave home on
account of the serious illness of his
wife who does not know of the shoot
ing.
H. B. Lytton. the wounded young
man, came to this county about the
Hewlings, owner of the Hecomi ranch,
with the hope of recovering his health.
He was accompanied by the family
physician, DR.. H. B. Beadle, from the
big central metropolis. and the doc
tor returned TO his home after it be
came apparent that his charge was
fast regaining lost strength and vim.
The father. it is said. is one of the
principal owners of the Hub depart
ment stores at the corner of State and
Jackson streets in Chicago, which, by
the way, is one OF the largest and
finest mercantile institutions in the
city.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
AUSTIN
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son was born TO Mr.. and Mrs.
John weyrauch Tuesday. June ..
!. p. Kettle and family took an auto.
mobile trip to Ridgwey last week 10
spend Memorial day, returning Mon
day
Mrs. Wm. Weaver and her baby son
came in Tuesday evening from Guys
Vile. Ohio. where they had been Wis
iting relatives for several months.
Born-Monday, June /, to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Watts, a daughter
At the William Miller home on MAY
81. a daughter was born to Ralph
Miller and wife.
number of Hrs. Earl Aliens
friends gave her surprise party
Monday evening in celebration OF her
birthday.
VIII Grow moved his family We'd
nesday to Cedaredge where he will
work this summer
Mrs. Carter, who has been visiting
her son John Watts, returned to
Delta Wednesday.
owing to poor health. Mrs. Prior Sr
Denver disposed of her property at
that place and has come here TO make
her home with her daughter. Mrs. 5,
l.. Brown.
Quite number from our locality at
tended the cantata given at the Delta
Methodist church at Delta Sunday
evening.
The Pope family We're the guests OF
Mrs. Jennie Ham near Delta. Sunday.
Mrs. Dowd spent the weekend at
Delta. visiting her son, l.. A. Dowd.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05

in Pueblo county and was serving a
sentence OF from three to five years.
The Mexican was doing twenty
year term for murder committed in
HuerfaDo county. One of the prison
ers stated that they were roughly
handle dat the road camp or they
should not have attempted the escape.
They will now resume their places
behind heavy prison walls and will
get no further liberties OF any kind.
Jones had already served over a year
of his time.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
ECKERT ITEMS
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Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbons have returned
to Eckert after several months spent
in olathe.
The Hart's Basin Reservoir dam
has caused quite an excitement among
the residents of lower Surface Greek
r1fsssSsand Austin this week. There
are two men watching the dam which
has shifted several feet and settled,
and the Cooperative telephone com
pany put in telephone ct the reser-
voir Monday to insure the safety of the
peope below the reservoir in case the
dam should not hold until the water
can be turned out.
The Odd Fellows lodge will hold
memorial service at the Eckert hall
sunday afternoon at three o'clock.
Everyone is invited.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller are re-
joicing over the arrival of baby girl
Sunday. May 81.
Mr.. Ray McMurry came down Sun
day from the Park reservoir where
he had been spending two weeks with
Mr. Jacques.
Mr. Wills and family left for Delta
last week. where they expect TO make
their home
w L. Miller and Roger Phippeny
went up TO Dayton last week for n
short visit with Fred Miller.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
North Delta Bridge Endangered

During the abnormal rise of the
Gunnison rver Monday and Tuesday
the water broke over on the north
side and succeeded in washing away
considerable earth and grave fears
were entertained that the bridge span
ming the stream at his point would be
carried away. bu prompt action avert
ed this misfortune.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
At the Baptist Church

Next Sunday is the National Child
ren's Day and the day will be fittilgly
observed at the Baptist church In
the morning at II o'clock the pastor
will preach on the theme. Christian
ity and Childhood" In the evening at
o'clock n splendid program will be
presented by the boys and girls and
young people OF the Sunday School.
A most cordian invitation is extended
to everyone to attend these services.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
Mediation Dragging

The efforts being made by the medi-
alton committee have been dragging
along until it has ceased to be inter
esting as q joke.
When it becomes certain that a stu.
alton requires handling, about the
only thing to do is to handle it.
mediation" sounds like a big word
but, in the hands of a lot of represent
atives of South America republics, it
doesn't mean any change from the
regular routine. unless it clothes some
powerful nation with the right to
control
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
Prospects Never Better For
Record Breaking Crop Year

quality and flavor promise something
above the average.
We understand that some few peach
orchards have already sold their
crops at about 80 cents per box, at the
orchard or on track. but have no auth
ority for the fact We do know. how
ever. that buyers have been in the
county in an effort to contract fruit
for harvest time delivery.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05
CHANGED About

In the hurry OF makeup last week
Independent printed the pictures Of
two Of the Eckert class students
over the wrong names. 1t was entire
ly the papers fault, but was not no
ticed in proof reading until the paper
was out, so could not be remedied
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05

A. L. Winslade arrived In the city
from Fort Collins Wednesday even
ing and viii spend few days taking
in the sights of the Western slope
towns. He Is friend of Bayard
Jessup and Dick Vanderlip.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-05

The uncompahgre Valley Water
Users association will hold an i'm
portant business meeting 1t Montrose
Monday.
The Press., 1914-01-28
THIS NEW MEDICINE
 SAVES YOU MONEY

We are druggists right here in your town
 and make living out of the drug business,
 but 1t IS because people have to have drugs and not because we like to see people suffer we don't. Our duty IS to render the best service we can, and when someone IS ailing, we are interested in seeing them take the best medicine there is for their particular trouble. We don't recommend cure-alls, as we don't believe there are such things. We don't want you to spend more than you have to. Some of you get small wages, and when you re sick, none at all, and you should get the most you can for your money.
 We recently came across a new remedy for increasing strength and building up people who are rundown and emaciated
 We know that slight trouble sometimes grows into serious one, and to stop it in the beginning, will save you money in the end. This new compound is called Rexan Olive Oil Emulsion. It is the best remedy, when you are rundown, tired out, nervous no matter what the cause It doesn't merely stimulate you and make you fee good for few hours, but takes hold ot the weakness and builds you up to healthy, normal condition. It Is real nerve-food tonic and builder of good blood, strong muscle, good digestion It contains Hypo- phosphiteS, which tone the nerves, and pure Olive Oil, which nourishes the nerves, the blood and the entire system Pleasant to take. Contains no alcohol or habit-form- ing drugs We promise that if you are not perfectly satisfied with it, we'll give back your money as soon as you tell us Sold only at the 1000 Rexall Stores, and in this town only by us. $1.OO. flinders Jacobsen, Stafford Springs
The Press., 1914-01-28
A VERSATILE MONARCH.
Peter the Great of Russia Was Real
 Jack of All Trades.

Peter the Great of Russia Was a Real
 Jack of All Trades.
 All historians agree that Peter the Great of Russia was man of various accomplishments. After he became emperor he worked as a shipbuilder in Amsterdam. His object was tC study the construction of ships that the information gained as an ordinary workman might aid him in establish ing a first class navy in his own coun try. He also studied anatomy and seemed to delight in dissecting humar bodies. He is said to have acted as eXecutiOner on several occasions. one being when, after the siege of Narva certain soldiers disObeyed orders whereupOn he sentenced them to deatl and killed them himself He was also wont to fog criminals with his owr hands.
 He practiced as a surgeon in his own country, where he was accustomed to perform amputations as well as tC bleed persons and draw teeth. In his pockets he usually carried a case of surgical instruments. His versatility is indicated by the relics preserved in Peters museum, St. Petersburg, where there are ship models, a chandelier and other iron articles and ivory figures, all his own construction. In the same place there is at present on exhibition wax model of the great emperor wearing pair of shoes and a wig made by himself.-London Standard
The Press., 1914-01-28

music Ana refreshments The otilcers are As hollewse Chief ranger, Miss Nora MeaNiEel viee.ehief ranger, Mrs. BNFkes financial secretary, Miss Mary O'6onHoEs recording secretary, Mrs. James Bur,iioks treasurer, Miss J. V, CAntwell,
 The contemplated marriage of Miss Lillian RenAlson and Joe Fun, a Chinese merchant of Holyoke, Is of local interest, as Miss Rennison re. sided here with her parents for some time when she was quite young. It is said that while her father approves and has given his consent to the mar riage of his 1T.years- old daughter, tho mother, who since her divorce from Mir. Rennison, has remarried and is now Mrs. Smith, has done her best to oppose and check the proposed marriage. Joe Fun is 36 years old, more than double the age of the young girl, and as he has not been able to produce the certificate proving the death of his first wife, the authorities have refused to grant him a license to marry the second time.
The Press., 1914-01-28
B0LIVIA'S SACRED LAKE.
Over a Billion In Treasure Said to 5s
 Sunk In Its Muddy Bed.

Over a Billion In Treasure Said to Bs
 Sunk In It's Muddy Bed.
 Legend has it that for more than 500 years the lake of Guativita, at an ele- vation of 10000 feet in Bolivia, has not only been held sacred to the gods of the Indian tribes, but into its wa ters the natives, with solemn ceremG- ny, used to cast their gold and silver ornaments, gems and other valuables as an offering to propitiate the evil spirits. It has been estimated that in this manner treasure to the amount of $1 800, 100000 found it's way to the bot tom of the lake.
 Many attempts were made to recOv CT the treasure. The first was by the Spaniards 250 years ago. They tried to drain off the waters of the lake, but their engineering skill was not equal to the task. When they had drawn of all but ten feet of the water they were compelled to give up their pro- ject and take to dredging instead. They did succeed in recovering a small part of the treasure in this way.
 The most modern attempt was made twenty years ago by a company of COlOmbians and EnGlishmen. By dig ging a tunnel HOO feet long down the side of the mountain they succeed ed in draining the lake, but then they found to their dismay, instead of clear bottom, twenty-five feet of mud covering the treasure. In all this con- pany spent $75,0OO and recovered but $1O,OOO worth of gold and jewels be- fore they, too, abandoned the search. -Argonaut .+-
The Press., 1914-01-28
nrnMnoN.

Ralph Uarew has entered the eM. ploy of Gage Bros. succeeding Alfred Norcross, who resigned the position.
 The W. N Flynt Granite company has taken contract to furnish stone for the new dock to to be built at New London.
 The W, N, Flynt Granite company have gang of men at work tearing down the parts of the old WIN, FSnt & Sons business block which was left standing after the recent fire They will continue the work of clearing up until the land is in readiness for the starting of the new building that is to be erected there,
 The officers of Wiseman court, NJ, c. O. F., were installed Sunday, the 1lth, in Memorial hall. The work was done by D. D. G. O. Mrs. Nc Cullican and suite of Springfield, as- sisted by the degree team of Wiseman court. There were many visitors, from Springfield. After the work there was social, with
The Press., 1914-01-28
CG--77llered Awful Pains From Stomach Trouble E! ll ] g Sick Three MOnthS-COuId Eat NOth. ing-OnIy Relief Was Dr. : Kennedy'S FaVOrite 4
 Remedy.

Read what Mrs. May T. Bartlett, of Salem, Mass, says in a recent letter iStI Shall never be without Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy again. When I:wrote for a sample bottle was suffering badly with my stomach and from constipa ion. I could eat hardly anything and l would have awful pains. was down sick for three months that summer and could take nothing but gruel and beef tea. am now on my second bottle of Dr. Kennedy's Fa- vorite Remedy. My stomach is better, my bowels move freely. I used to have severe headaches but do not now. Not only has it tEelped me, but four of my friends who have been troubled with constipation ere r5ing it and have been benefited"
 pr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy has had 40 years of wonderful success in Kidney, Liver and Blood troubles. A ph.t> sician's prescription, formerly used in h., large private practise, and now prepared for general use. Write to-day for free sam- pie and booklet of valuable information. Dr. David Kennedy Co.,, Rondout. N. Y. .
The Press., 1914-01-28
Castor r Oil Is - >.'...........'. .. ...'.
 ... Different Now
THAT IS, THE TASTE AND ODOR
 HAVE BEEN REMOVED. .,.- :.
Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil Is The
 Best Laxative In 5000 Years.

Spencer Kellogg & Sons of Buffalo, oil refiners, have succeeded in taking the offensive taste and smell out of castor oil. ,-
 The Kelloggs have done what chem ists have tried to do and failed for 5000 years.
 Doctors recommend castor oil as the simplest, safest and best laxative. Every household will use it oftener, now that it is tasteless.
 Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil is pure, clear, refined castor oil, and so entirely without taste that children take it easily.
 This perfect laxative is now on sale in all drug stores. Order Kellogg s Tasteless Castor Oil by name. to dis tinguish it from various mixed and favored castor oils, which are not tasteless. The trade mark is on every label-a green castor leaf bearing the signature -Kellogg's, 25c and 5Oc sizes.
 Made only by Spencer Kellogg & Sons, Inc, Buffalo, N. Y., refiners of vegetables oils.
The Press., 1914-01-28

But little more than a half cen tury ago farmer boy in the northern part of Stafford read of Lincolu's free ing half a million slaves with one stroke of his pen and interestedly fol- lowel the procedure followed in the solution of the resoltant problem of the ,uth. Now, in. his 34th year of continuous teAching, over 70 years of which were passed as principal of the Rockville High school and district superintendent of schools, he is prov ing an educational pnwer in the great southwest an l. as president ( f lilo; . son college at Austin, Texas, has be- come a national figure in the educa . tion of the negro. Through writings and lectures he has become recognized as an authOriity on the subject.
 Tillotson college is regarded with peculiar interest by many in Connecti- cut, particularly in Tollanl county, on account of being intimately associ- l. ated, both in traditions and present prosperity, with two men closely iden- tified with this section of New Eng land. Dr Isaac M Agard, born on the old Agard homestead in the Hall district of Stafford, for many years a visitor in Stafford and frequent con- tributor of the columns of The Press is now entering upon his eighth year as president of the institution. an era of prosperity during which a building boom has been experienced.
 The other is the late Rev. George Jeffrey Tillotson, for many years a Congregational clergyman at Hart ford, Conn and for some years resident of Ellington, who founded the college about 30 years ago and it was named after him in recognition of his services. He was graduate of Yale and some time member of the board of trustees.
 Dr. Agard is we'll known to the teachers of the state through several terms passed as president and two terms as president of the Connecticut
The Press., 1914-01-28

Association of Classical and High of the Connecticut Council of Educa- tion. The high standing of the Rock vile high school is credited with being a monument of nearly quarter century's work in that city. For sev- eral years he has had his home in Amherst, Mass, passing the summers there anl making yearly visits to Stafford. He has occupied the pulpit in a number of Stafford's Cung eya. tional churches from time to time He married Miss Ida G. Chatfre, daughter of the late James M. Cha1rce of Staffordville, who is now with him in the Texan capital.
 During the past few years Tillotson has almost doubled its enrolment and is experiencing building boom. The Evans industrial building, considered to be a model of it's kind and built of concrete blocks, was opened last fall, and an administration building, con structed of the same material, is now being built. When completed, the present administration quarters and recitation rooms will be used to aug ment the dormitories.
 Dr. Agard prepared for college on the little. rock -strewn Stafford farm under the supervision of his father, Nathan Agard, one of the well known schoolmasters of the early days The finishing off was at Monson academy, from which he graduated with honors, and he graduated with honors from Amherst college in the class of 1879. His alma mater conferred the degree of Master of Arts later, and the Ph. D. degree was from the University of
  Wooster, Wooster, O.
 Tillotson college was founded and, for many years, was conducted under the direction of the American Mis- sionary Association. Several years 1t was chartered as partially independ- ent institution, but still is affiliated with th9 association.
The Press., 1914-01-28
Don't Scratch a Mole.

Dr. Jean Dartier. speaking before the French Association For the Study of Cancer, referred to the tragic pos abilities of the innocent looking LlO:e.
 Scratch a mole" he said. and you may catch a cancer"
 Some moles were harmless and some were potentially poisonous, he con- tinued. The only wise course was to leave we'll enough alone and resist the temptation to scratch the mole. Warts and wens should be borne patiently lest worse befall their pOsseSsOrS. Dr. Dartier told of man who by cauter- izing harmless wart on his hand transformed it into a cant CT
The Press., 1914-01-28
Aae Limit For ciaars.

A cigar. according to leading deal CT, is practically worthless when it has reached the age of ten years. One dealer possesses as a curio a box of cigars that were packed forty-four years ago. In a rash moment the other day he smoked one of the old timers. but he vows he never will smoke another. All the aroma had vanished. Enough flavor was left to show that the cigar was made of to- bacco. and that was about all. It burned well. however, and left white ash.-NeW York Press.
The Press., 1914-01-28
old the Truth,

4 few days after the new farmer had purchased q horse from thrifty Scot lie returned in an angry mood. ''YOu tod me this horse had won half il dozen matches against some of the best horses in the country He can't trot mile in six minutes to save him. self. You lied to me!' he denounced.
 q didna lie. It was in plowin' matches he took sax prizes." calmly Feplied Sandy. ->" ..."