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The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

outlaw characters who infested 1t at
rude frontier settlement with no mis-
hap, however. He was popular with
the workers at the mine, and made
himself still more so by giving them
grand farewell spread at the one poor
hotel of the place. Then he made legal
delivery of the property to the syndi-
cate man and was ready to return to
civilization and Lois.
"Give you tip, gov'nor," a friendly
miner told him the last day of his
sojOurn at the diggings. 1.-THE boys tell
me that Big Barlow was hanging
around Little Louie's joint last eve
ming"
THAT doesn't interest me-" assured
Roger, recognizing the undercurrent of
subtle warning in the sinister infor-
nation.
1T should" persisted the miner, 'for
he was ugly with drink and boasted
that he was going to get even with
you"
"In be on the lookout, friend"
pledged Roger, but lightly. "Hello !!
VINO is that manF
Roger stared and then started after
man across the street, but the latter
had disappeared with Rogers compan-
ion having just brief glance at him.
Newcomer, don't know his name.
Looking for work, understand"
ut was Dacre," reflected Roger, as
he went slowly and thoughtfully to-
W. rdc ;c hot
on hurying himself because Of his great
disappointment. l wish had a chance
to be friendly with him."
That opportunity did not material
ize, however, and Rogers kindly i'm
pulse was obscured in the hustle Of
preparations for his leaving the place
that evening. The night promised to
be clear, though slightly chilly, with
hill moon, and Roger, in high spirits,
old mountain trail, with every foot Of
which he was familiar.
A dozen humble but loyal friends
waved him a CHEEKY good-by as, his
satchel strapped behind his saddle. his
light overcoat collar drawn well up to
his eyes, he touched the spur to the
splendid animal he rode.
| Roger had proceeded less than five
miles when, on turning a shoulder of
rock, he was confronted by two men.
Both wore masks. So quickly did they
halt him, so speedily did they pull him
from his horse that he was unable TO
resist. To his amazement his long en-
veloping overcoat was dragged from
his back. The coat of one of his as
sailants was substituted. Rogers arms
were secured behind him, he was re-
mounted on one of the horses of his
captors. It's owner, donning the over
coat and springing into the saddle of
Rogers horse, put the spurs to the
animal, shouting to his comrade:
Get him away by the new cut across
the plateau and make no delay"
| The victim Of profuse justification
Roger was released at the outskirts OF
iQreville, four hours later. Not word
had his conductor spoken during the
swift dash, but two days later Roger
knew the truth.
Justin Dacre had given his life to
save him. He knew of the trap set by
Big Barlow. He impersonated Roger
in decoy dash past the ambush of
the desperadoes. He led them ten
mile chase, at last receiving a fusil-
lade that ended his life.
They brought the hero to Oreville
and buried him with honors, and tears,
and love. And into the souls of Lois
and Roger there came a solemn infiu-
ence. a sacred memory that kept alive
undying reverence for the noble wan
derer who had made their happiness
nOSSihle
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
High Grade Piano
For Sale

We are offering for immediate sale
at substantial. reduction in price,
new high grade piano located at Delta.
Liberal terms to a responsible party.
Particulars will be furnished by max
ing application to the Denver Music
company, Denver, Colo. 81
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
Land and Cattle Eor Sale.

Dairy ranch IN miles from Cedar
edge; 40 acres of this finest tame pas
ture in the state; 10 mitch cows; s
calves; horses. Call up the. owner
on the Coop. Phone. G. A. Connell.
Cedaredge. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
Sell Your Land for Cash

Have parties that will buy. Five
and ten acre tracts, 40. so and 100
acre tracts. Tell us what you have.
Sparks & Donaldson, 424 Main St,
Delta, Colorado. 2t.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
For Rent

Single room, lighted, heated, with
every modern appurtenance for light
housekeeping.
CAPT. BRAGG,
S4u Corner Seventh and Grand.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
Fathers Wish.

Mrs. Quiverfull-There's one good
thing about our girls, John; they are
always self-possessed.
Quiverfull (grimly)-Yes; they're
TOO self-possessed. wish they'd get
someOne else to possess them.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
Have

Your concrete done with a power
mixer. 1t will do it right, and do it
quickly.
Coop, 21S-O. ]. D. HOLMES.
Stiff
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

FOR SALE CHEAP-Good upwright
piano. Opposite w. P. Dale's fruit
farm, on Garnet mesa. "a
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

Try Zensal for all skin troubles
Sold by Cedaredge Drug Co.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

WANTED-Girl to work for board
and room and attend school. Must
not be afraid of work and must like
children. Good place for the right
party. Close to school. Apply this
office.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
Want to Rent Land and
Houses

Have several parties that want to
rent small and large farms. One
party wants to rent rooming house
and residence wanted for winter.
Sparks & Donaldson, 424 Main Street,
Delta, Colorado. 2t.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

Buy your Sunday Dinner at the Red
Cross benefit, Presbyterian church
lawn tomorrow afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
BUSINESS LOCALS.
, - >><>> 80

WANTED girl. Perkins
Restaurant.
Use Zensal for that itching eczema
Sold by Osborne williamson Drug Co.
FOR SALE.-Alfalra hay. delivered
H. E. Tyler. lott
LOST-Dark gray coat between
Frank Koppe's place and the Tongue
Greek bridge. Finder please leave at
the Independent office. "a
RANCH FOR RENT-400 acres, 200
acres farming land. balance pasture.
Call 1101, Colo. phone. "a
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

Buy your Sunday Dinner at the Red
Cross benefit, Presbyterian church
lawn tomorrow afternoon.
Try zensal for all skin troubles.
Sold by Cedaredge Drug Co.
FOR SALE CHEAP-Good upwright
piano. Opposite w. P. Dale's fruit
farm, on Garnet mesa "a
How about that painting or deco
rating? Better call Laycock on
either phone and talk it ever with
him. 3-tf.
I have installed both telephones in
my shop. Call me on either one Of
them as to painting, paper hanging
and the like. ]. L. Sprung. ..-tf
FOR SALE.-Two new motorcycles
Indian and Thor. See Hugh Adams
at Delta Tire Repair Shop.
FOR SALE.-Fine 5-room modern
cottage; barn; Palmer street, Delta.
Hard wood finished. Dirt cheap at
$4,000. E. S. Corbin, Delta.
FOR SALE-Hay and silage; will
furnish feed lot and water; 3h mi. N.
w. of Delta on Gunnison river. Colo.
Phone 149-J 3-W H. JARRATT. 33-p
Wantei-To rent furnished house
or light Housekeeping rooms by man
and wife. Call Delta 116J
WANTED-Girls for laundry work.
Apply in person. Delta Steam Laun-
dry. SO
FOR SALB.-Stoddard-D dayton car,
good condition at bargain. Would
make good truck. Coop. phone 34-F,
Mrs. Lovett. 334
FOR SALE-Five-room modern
house, furnished complete; two lots
and a half in lawn; fine cellar, garage
and barn. All improvements in. You
won't have to buy anything to start
housekeeping. A bargain. Call this
office
| Good loans-farm or city property.
Plenty of money. w. W. Dingman,
Hillman building.
Butter cartons, vegetable parchment
for wrapping purposes. In stock and
for sale by Stearns Bros. Co., printers,
Delta.
FOR RENT-7-room furnished
house, SIS Dodge street. 33tf
Subscribe for the Delta Indepen lent
and receive all the news. |
Land Bargains.
| 100 acres Ash mesa, part in crops,
all red soil; fine location, most of
land is raw. Price $4,000. Terms.
so acres, 40 in potatoes, wheat and
hay; enormous crops. $4,000; terms.
so acres near Delta; 60 in crops.
$4,000.
115 acres, 60 in alfalfa, 90 plowed,
fine fences; best red soil. A great
bargain at $50 per acre. Terms.
40 acres, all tillable; Ash mesa
Raw 40, Cedaredge. paid up water
Lies fine; close in $1,000.
40 acres all crops buildings, hay,
grain, fruit, s275O.
E S. CoRBIN.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

How about that painting or deco
rating? Better call Laycock on
either phone and talk it ever with
him. 3-tf.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

have installed both telephones in
my shop. Call me on either one Of
them as to painting, paper hanging
and the like. ]. L. Sprung. !--tf
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

FOR SALE.-Fine 5-room modern
cottage; barn; Palmer street, Delta
Hard wood finished. Dirt cheap at
$4,000. E s. Corbin, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

FOR SALE.-Two new motorcycles
and Thor. See Hugh Adams
at Delta Tire Repair Shop.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

WANTED-Girls for laundry work
dry. 81
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

Wanted-To rent furnished house
or light Housekeeping rooms by mar
and wife. Call Delta 116J
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

FOR SALE-Hay and silage; will
furnish feed lot and water; 3h mi. N.
w. of Delta on Gunnison river Colo.
Phone 149-J3-W H. JARRATT. 33-p
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

FOR SALE.-Stoddard-D car,
good condition at bargain. Would
make a good truck. Coop. phone 34-F,
Mrs. Lovett. 1874
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14
"F1ush!''
Z
By Victor Redci6e
By Victor Redci9e

0t0AXeNAH<ex<o
Copyright. 1917. by w. G. Chapman.)
The Delta independent., 1917-09-14

Use Zensal for that itching eczem
Sold by Osborne Williamson Drug C
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08

When to Take Chamberlain's Tablets
When you feel dull and stupid af-
ter eatino.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have a sick headache.
When you have sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have indigestion.
When nervous or respondent.
When you have no relish for your
meals. '- -
When your liver is torpid.
Obtainable everywhere. -'-'
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
BROAD RIDGE BREEZES
Some Tobacco Plants Killed bv Cold
Box Supper a Success-Debate at
Long Branch for Con-

Some Tobacco Plants Killed bv Cold
Box Supper Success-Debate at
Long Branch-Preparing for Con-
cert
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Broad Ridge (Orrum, R. ~, March
6-Farmers of this section have most
of their land prepared for another
crop.
There are some people in this sec
ton that have just lots of tobacco
plants, while others have been total
ly destroyed by cold weather.
Speaking of that box-supper which
was held down here Saturday night:
it was a grand success. the school
realizing somewhere in the neighbor-
hood of SIS, which will go to the ben
eft of the school.
This scribe and several others from
here had the pleasure of attending
the debate which was held at Long
Branch Friday night, February 23rd
Several that were there say that the!
never saw a harder-fought battle il
their life. The audience was surpris
ed at the speakers, as they did s.
much better speakin gthan was ex
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
PLAY at Tabernacle Tomorrow Eve.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Lumberton. R. Z, March 5-The
play "Brookdale Farm will be given
by the high school pupils at Taber-
nacle Friday evening. March 9.
Admission 10 and Is cents. Pro-
ceeds to go for the benefit of the
school.
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
TEACHERS ARE PROFESSIONALS
Constructive Legislation Provides for
Uniform Examination and Certifi-
cation of Teachers

CONSTRUCTIVE LcSiSidtlou IONluOS lOh
Uniform Examination and Certlfi
cation of Teachers :.
North Carolina teachers became
members of a profession the other
day when the Senate, with only one
dissenting vote, passed the bill Great
ing a board of institute conductors
with provisions for uniform examl-
nation and certification of teachers.
The measure under a new name
Jared better than it did 2 years ago,
when it was killed in the House. This
year there was hardly any opposi-
ton, the House also voting over
whelmingly to make the teachers a
body of professionals. .s1
The bill carries $4,000 with it but
it automatically repeals the present
institute conducting system and takes
the $4,000 now appropriated. for
that purpose, adds $4,000 to 1t and
make a real salary for the three wo-
men ard the three men who will
conduct these institutes and hold
these examinations. The teachers
connected with the State departments
and many members of the general
assembly regard this the most con-
structive piece of educational legis--
lation in a decade. The sentiment of
the State underwent remarkable
changes during the last two years.
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
WILL RAISE HOME SUPPLIES
Farmers Will Raise More Foodstuffs
New Residence - Sunday School

Correspondence of The Robesonian:
Lumberton, R. 7, March 5-The
warm weather for the last few days
has put a hustle on farmers in this
section. They are getting ready to
plant their crop and say that they
will have to raise more farm and
garden stuff this year than ever be-
fore, as everything is so high.
We are glad to know that the far
mers are going to raise more home
supplies this year than before. |
pray that the good Lord will give all
= GREAT success in their work this
year.
We are sorry to say that Mr..
Isham Kinlaw, who has been sick Tor
some time, is not improving very
much. Sorry to report Mr.. j. d.
Smith on the sick list.
Mr.. ]. B. Allen has completed a
new residence, which adds very
much to the looks of his home.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all that will attend our Sunday
school at lions Hill, which is con.
Quoted every Sunday at 2:30 O'Clock
except the 3rd Sunday. which is ou1
preaching Sunday. The writer Wis
tied the services at Singletarv Cros
! Roads Saturday evening and heard
fine sermon on Sunday school wor
. and especially on the teaching of tn
Sunday school. I feel like it is goc
advice for all Sunday school worl
| ers, so let US try and do more for tn
: interest of the Sunday school tn
:, year than ever before. The work {
: the Sunday school is great wol
and may the good Lord bless US a
in the work of the Sunday scho
( and in the training of our childre
to attend the same.
] A S. S. WORKEI
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
RAYNHAM NEWS NOTES
Some Rainy-Birds Will Have Rest
for Spell-What's the Bird Law?
-Where the Road Needs Work
Personal and Otha. I4a

Some kalny-Blrds Will Have Rest
Tor Spell-What's the Bird Law?
Where the Road Needs Work.
Personal and Other Items
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Raynham, March 5-Farmers have
been turning every possibl eway thew
could during the past week irving
to plow, as they were getting behind
with their work.
Mrs. Martha Britt is verv sick but
We hope she will soon be out again.
Mr.. Joel lvey got stuck up in the
mud Saturday p. m. but when he
turned on the juice his little John
Henry pulled out with but little help
from any other source
Did you ever hear tell of any rain
ier weather than part of last week
was, for no more rain to fall than
did then?
Mr.. E. W. Wooddell and family
Of Dublin spent Sunday at Mr.. Joel
Ivey's.
1 Mr.. L. B. Bullock of Pembroke
spent last week with his son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Ivey.
The bird hunting season went out
last Wednesday and guess if the bird:
could they would rejoice that they
, can have rest for a while now
| from the hunters guns and dogs.
> We saw some time ago where Sen.
ator Cough had got the open season
for killing birds cut down from the
25th of November till the 25th Of
February, but we hear now the time
is the same as it has been for some
time. Wonder which is correct? W,
: would be glad to know.
About a year or more ago tn
;; county commissioners promised u
the chain gang on the road from
e Lumberton to Rowland, about Ma
t or June last year; then they chang
: ed and put it off till September; no1
they have put them on two othe
S roads. Guess thew don't intend t
+ let them work this road as it is to
e much of backwoods road and don
n need any work, as there is but yer
e little hauling or travelling done o
this road and of course it don't tax
e, much work to keep up road ths
e doesn't have much hauling Or tray
= cling done on it. Would be gla
n they would open their great bi
u hearts and let US have the chai
rt gang for a few days at least.
te Miss Bertha Hall returned fro
in Fayetteville last Friday night.
Some one tried to steal turke
as hen from the coo pof Mr.. AMI Mrs
e. F. M. Ivey Thursday night but mu
is have got tangled in some wire
re he dropped the turkey and had
Mt leave it as it got too warm for hi
DIS to stay longer.
to UNCLE JIl
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
CLIP THIS AND PIN
ON WIFES DRESSER
Cincinnati man tells how to shrivel
up cOrns and calluses so they
Ef off with fingers

Ouch ?? -! This kind of
rough talk will be heard less here
in town if people troubled with corns
will follow the simple advice. OF this
Cincinnati authority, who claims that
few drops of a drug called freez-
one when applied to a tender, aching
corn or hardened callus stops sore
ness at once, and soon the corn or or
callus dries up and lifts right OFT
without pain.
He says freezone dries Immediate
lv and never inflames or even If
ritates the surrounding skin. A small
bottle Of freezone will cost very lit
tie at any drug store, but will posi-
lively remove any hard or soft corn or
callus from ones feet. Millions OF
American women will welcome this
announcement since the Inauguration
of the high heels. If your. druggist
doesn't have freezone tell him to or
der a small bottle for you.
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
CHINA MAY ENTER WORLD WAR

Negotiations Are in Progress for
China to Enter War Against Cen
tral POwers-Regarded as Certain
China Will Sever Relations With
Germany
Washington Dispatch.
Negotiations looking to Chilta's
entrance into the war against the
Central Powers now are in prorgesS
at Peking and all the Entente capi-
tails, it was learned here TODAY. and
their success depends upon the har-
monizing of the rewards to be given
China with the amount of coopera-
tion demanded of her.
1t is regarded as certain that
China will sever relations with Ger
many and declaration of war prob
ably will follow if the Entente will
guarantee satisfactory relaxation of
the restrictions imposed upon the
eastern empire by the world powers
after the Boxer troubles.
Facts learned today from official
and diplomatic circles serve to clear
up much of the obscurity which has
overhung events in the Far East in
the past month. Occasionally vague
dispatches from China and references
in the Reichstag to "China's abandon
ment of neutrality" have thrown only
dim light upon Germany's endeavor
to keep China out of the struggle,
! the Entente's moves to bring her in
and China's reluctance to change her
present state of peace without ade-
quate guarantees.
China desires to obtain the COM
plete remission of the Boxer indem-
mites, which total over $3O,O0O,OOO
year and continue until 1910. If
she enters the war the part which
!; otherwise would be paid to Austria
and Germany could be repudiated.
Information here indicates that
the Entente already has agreed to
postpone payments in case China be-
gins hostilities, but does not cor
roborate Tientsin advices that France
i and Belgium, in behalf of the powers,
y have offered complete remission.
v The sum involved is such an ap-
preciable part of China's total ex-
penses that a satisfactory agreement
: might we'll remove the financial diff
e ficulties of the government.
S China also desires consent of the
S powers to increase her import duties
It which under the existing treaties not
S only cannot exceed 5 per cent ad
S. valorem, but are based on the aver
e age prices of 1907. 1898 and 1899.
f. The United States has long urged
= this on the other 16 signatory pow
lie ers but so for only Japan and Great
n Britain have given consent. Others
y have consented under extreme re-
r strictions.
'p The Entente powers on their par'
5. are anxious to have China in the war
in not only as a reservoir of men but
s. as the biggest open trade market af
ter the war.
g. Already under agreement with 10
n. cal syndicates headed by French ant
n British residents more than 10000
re Chinese laborers and agriculturist
D. have gone to increase the Entente
c. man power, the great majority t
an France.
ev 1t has been the drowning of man
S. of these laborers on their way t
of France on such boats as the line
m Athos, for instance, that first mad
nd China's protest to Germany agains
,m submarine warfare an actual thres
of severance of relations.
.ty, There are about 5000 Germans
rs. China who would be placed in concer
On. tration camps if war were declare.
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
MARIETTA NEWS MATTERS
A Number of Marietta Folks Heard
Bishop kilgo in Lumberton Sunday
-MethOdists Will Purchase New

Bishop Kilgo in Lumberton Sunday
-Methodists Will Purchase New
Organ-Personal Mention
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Marietta, March 6-Mr. D. N. Oh
iver, who had been spending some
time in Marietta, returned to his
home in Montreal Monday.-Miss
Sallie Ford, who has been visiting at
the home of Mrs. M. J. Oliver, has
returned to Marion, S. C.-Messrs.
Shockley Adams and T. Page were
Lumberton visitors Monday-Prof.
W. T. Jenrette, Misses Laura Scar
boro, and Mabel Cherry attended the
teachers meeting which was held in
Lumberton last Saturday. They stay
ed over till Sunday afternoon in or
der to hear the sermon by Bishop
Kilgo Sunday morning.-Mr. and Mrs
, w. M. Oliver spent the weekend in
| H. H. Anderson.
Rev. B. E. Stanfield filled his reg
ular appointment here Sunday a. m
berton to hear Bishop Kilgo wer'
D. j., SIN, Paul and Carl Oliver, D
M. and j. P. Rogers, A. w. and c
L. harrington, Leon Henley and va
C. Arnette.-Messrs. o. c.. Connolle7
and J. P. Rogers went to Fork,
c., Saturday.-Mrs. E. c. Floyd o
Barnesville visited Miss Sallie Cor
: nolley Sunday.-Mr. J. S. Oliver an
son, Hal, are expected home fror
Raleigh this week.
The woman's missionary societ
, held it's regular meeting with Mr.
, J M. Wells on Monday afternoon
The pastor, Rev. B. E. Stanfield, wa
' present and conducted the meeting
! It was decided to buy new orga
for the church. The next meetin
+ will be with Mrs. w. T. Jenrette.
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08

pected
We are preparing to give a con-
cert at the end of the school. The
date will be given later; watch out
for it in the "only" paper.
Messrs. J. z. Stone and Okey Ste
phens of Mount ELAN attended ser
vices here Sunday.
Mr.. Durham Rice of Long Branch
was caller at the home of Mr.. w
G. Powers Sunday p. m.
Mr.. June Ivey of Proctorville was
also seen on the Ridge Sunday.
Hurrah tor July seventeenth!-
Old Z.
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08
NOT BOTHERED ANY MORE

So-cal1ed rheumatic pains, grippe
aches, lame back, sore muscles or
stiff joints are the result of over
worked, weak or disordered kidneys.
E. L. Turner, Homer, KY, writes:
"Since taking Foley Kidney Pills |
have not been bothered any more. y
Strengthen weak kidneys and help
rid the blood of acids and poisons,
Sold everywhere.
The Robesonian., 1917-03-08

statement that the evidence showed
the State farm to be in splendid con-
dition, well farmed and large and
profitable crops produced and the
farm implements and stock in excel
lent condition.