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Delta Independent PnbllNlted By ••The Independent Publishing Co.*- L. W. ROOD. Manager. Entered at the Delta,Colorado, po.stofflce for rausmission through the mails as second data matter. MMUED EVERY FRIDAY. Nineellnneonn Kitten. Resolutions «>( respect and condolence, obitu aries, etc., five cents per line for each addi lonal line over one inch. Card of thanks—sl.oo for each insertion. Display advertising rates made known on application. The Republicans of Delta county are starting in with the new year with a branch of laurel in each vest pocket. Harmony is a mighty good thing to tie to and Delta . county Republicans know it. Don’t worry about Roosevelt. Someone said the other day that they were “so afraid he would do something.” Just what he might do we didn’t learn but he has proven himself amply able to care for himself and as for jdoing things—well, he does. A Denver man has been walk ing the streets with his brain ex posed. If he had but stepped into some mind readers office what a chance would have been offered to the profession. An exposed brain must be something like wearing your heart on your sleeve. The Laborer says that a Den ver paper was the first to come to the aid of the medicine trust and that the honor should have belonged to the Independent. Alright, Brother Hopkins, we’ll take our “medicine” and look pleasant However, kindly watch for the benefits derived. Cure alls work everyway and perhaps you may notice that they may act as a laxative on the col umns of the Independent. There is one thing that some people forget. That is that the county commissioners are not re sponsible for the amount of your ■School district levy, your tow n levy, or your bonded indebted ness levy. And when ppe sub tracts ali these side issues there is not much of a county ieVy left —.0275, Of course it’s always handv to have someone to kick at and that is why a county com missioner job isn’t a bed of vel yet, but be consistent and know what you are kicking about. Officials at the Agricultural College want the State seal changed to symbolize more with DIARIES FOR 1906 Now on hand —AT- Tie Peoples’ Plamcy, W G. COOK, Prop “I* fer yxr luhk.” Just icrou the street from the postoffice. agriculture. Others claim that 1 the present emblem is right—min ing. They maintain that mining has made this State great and will make it greater. Maybe so. But a few of these miners would open their eyes if they took a trip over to the Western Slope and saw and learned what was going on in beets, fruit, etc. Perhaps it is alright to keep the seal as it is, but the fact must not be overlooked that the agri culture is going to make Colorado greater and bring more people into her confines than mining ever did or ever will. And peo ple are what count. J. E. Beckley, county treasur er, has issued a call for all war rants registered to date on the following funds: ordinary, poor and bridge and building. Read warrants are called to October 12, 1905. This is by far the nearest that the road warrants have been to actual payment for years, other funds being practically cash and all residents know that such a condition is nearly out of previ ous memory. Say what you will and think how ycu wish, Delta County has the distinction of be ing the only county of the Slope that has not H mining revenue which is paying cash for their bills. The present board of county commissioners may be howled at and railed at and talked about by some of our Democratic friends and then these same friends can turn around and secretly feel happy that we are in such re markable shape. Be consistent. Give credit where credit is due. THE assessed valuation of Denver is <119,000,000. What the actual valua tion really is would be hard to conjec ture. Probably three, four or perhaps five times that much. And the repub lican treasurer of that county and city has collected over ninety-six per cent of the taxes due. Pretty good record, isn’t it? But then republican officials are always expected to be wide-awake, live, business men and the trust is sel dom misplaced. AT the state meeting of teachers held recently in Denver it was learned that the average pay of one of these people is only $43 per month. Think pf it! Only enough to pay board, and good room rent and a little left beside to go toward clothes, articles that a teacher mUBt always keep looking neat and clean. And no servants of the public do as much to upbuild the repub lic as does the teacher. Hard work and lots of it. Worry and troubles. Parents who think their children “ang els” and all that and then some more are a few of the inumerable troubles that come to the lot of this 'poorly paid class of public workers. Such a sti pence surely does not induce the rising generation to make many plans toward such a vocation, yet in the years to come teachers will be in demand in just the same increase as in other lines. It will be well for public sentiment to be more liberal in coming years and come to the realization that a greater share of the tax they pay must go to the molders of the characters of the youth, those who are to succeed us in the management of our business and our government. For Rent.—Three room house with cellar and pasture for stock. E. R. Standibh, Garnet Mesa. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the an nual meeting of the Delta County Fruit Growers’ association will be held in their office in Delta on Monday the Bth day of January, 1906, at the hour of 10 a. m. for the purpose of electing a new board of directors, and the transaction of any and all other business that may j properly come before said meeting. | George P. Chiles, i George 8. Conklin, President, Secretary. I [EVIfIUISS jV I OVERALLS inH I For men who toil Jf I Osborne Buys Interest. (Continued from First Page.) worth in the near future, has been ob liged to close out all of his Colorado in terests and will soon leave with his family for the coast,whither he goes on account of his wife, who is not able to longer stand a Colorado altitude. As is proably quite generally known, this gentleman is a resident of Meeker, Colorado, a thriving cattle center in Rio Blanco County. He recently closed out his ranch holdings near that town. The business population of Delta and the many friends of both of the prop rietors all wish the new firm the great est success and undpubtdly feel grati fied to learn that another wide-awake, booster has the interest of the town at heart and will work to that end. The Truth About It. A few of the “k’ a” (K stands for knocker) are saying that there will be “no more Doughspoon water until spring’’. The Independent took the trouble to find out the truth and learned from Mayor Gale that in all probability the mountain water would be coming a gain in a very short time. The facts are that when the lake was drained, made necessary by repairs at the head-gate, the springs which feed the lake were exposed to the freezing atmosphere now so noticeable in the mornings and consequently somewhat impeded the supply. It was soon dis covered that the use of the water by the town when the lake was low. would not allow the springs to again be cover ed, thereby thawing them out and insuring the full flow. So in the prompt manner that is characteristic of our mayor, the supply was shut off and the* lake is filling up. The gain is something like three inches every twenty-four hours. This notice is here for the express purpose of informing the calamity how lers that its time to shut up again. As a matter of fact the Gunnison is nearly ready to run good soft water and will do so for many weeks so it wouldn’t be so very, very fearful if Delta should have to use the river moisture for a while. A Good Work. Miss M. A. Williams has been in | Delta the past few days asking aid for the support of The Home League of A merica, an institution that cares for Colorado orphans and homeless children. This home is a non-sectarian organ ization and is doing a world of good in its line of charitable work. It was founded in 1896 by Jay M, Lind and now has orphanages in several of the principal cities in the state. The near est one to Delta is in Leadville. At Denver is located the main home. Up to the present time over six hundred thousand meals have been fed to home less children and much other work be stowed besides. Delta people subscribed liberally to ward the support and Miss Williams left Thursday for Grand Junction where she will also call on merchants and prominent men to aid. To-day If I can some load lighten, By thought or deed, Or cause some care-worn face to brighten. Freed in its need— That which I have, Tho’ scanty fare for one, Will feed us both. And pray— "THY WILL BE DONE.” fid Yser k* New. Notice to ranchmen! lam now cut ting ice on Kemohan's farm. All wish ing ice can secure eame. M. T. Tucker. Pit fflfhiTTft About 94,000 stock of general mer chandise. Want good ranch or cattle. Address Ben 116, Delta, Colorado. Bits by the Editor. We have heard about Nicholas Longa worth for so LONG that wo wonder if it is WORTH while to consider him longer. Wait until he is duly “hooked up” and installed in his new home with the wife. After that we suppose he’ll be like other married folk—just an or dinary dub and people wont have time to think of him. A young man rushed in the other day and hurried to our desk. Naturally we asked if there was anything we could do for him. “Oh. no”, he said, “1 just wanted to see what the new outfit looked like!” Such a wholesouled, out spoken, and pre-emptory statement rather caused us to reach for an extra pinch of western air but as soon as we drew ourself together and could control our power of speech, we began asking him to have a seat, but—he had gone. Hope we looked good to him but say, fellar,’ next time just let us know you’re coming and we’ll have on our best bib and tucker. A Jersey City preacher is going to teach the women of his congregation to shoot revolvers, in order that they may protect themselves against burglars. It is not to be hoped but certainly is feared that this eminent divine may soon be called to preach the funeral sermon over some unfortunate husband that came home an hour earlier one night and was a target for the brave wife. Over in Glenwood Springs a horse whip, a woman, a brother-in-law and an interested audience were occurrences of the past week. And still the “wo man” is not through with the brother in-law”. Perhaps next time she will be and the “through” will be a bullet hole from breast to back. Better look out, “brother-in-law”. The turkey that broke into the bank the other day has probably met with more severe punishment than will be meted out to the bank wreckers of Denver—he has been decapitated. Horrors! Imboden. A million women want Reed Smoot removed from his office in the Senate. Evidently Reed is not very popular with the feminine portion of the uni verse, albeit he does embrace the faith that is supposed to attract them toward his side of the sex. AT THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. The Agricultural College at Fort Col lins has completed arrangements for the second annual short course for'the stock men and farmers In Colorado. The course opens January IB and con tinues until the 27th. The great inter est manifested and the large attend ance at this course last year was a surprise to all parties concerned and the outlook is particularly bright for an even larger attendance this year. Some Of the brightest men in the live stock business in the United States have been engaged for lectures and demonstrations during the course and every minute of the time spent at Fort Collins during these two weeks will be interesting and instructive. BOUND OVER. Th« preliminary hearing of young Anni, the Cedaredge fellow who could handle a knife with more cutting affect tfc«n he could hie tongue, waa held on Tueeday of this week before Justice Fair lamb. He was bound over to the district court, February term, the de fense introducing no evidence, which is often customary in such cases. Frank Dale, the young man he stabbed, is up •ad about again and apparently not much the worse for the wear. to Aon Ranch roe Sals! - With good hsese and stables, 4 miles above Mia fa Ournilssn river. V COUNTY NOTES. CEDAREDGE. Spwiul CorrMpruMlenoe, Mrs. John Wettericle has been ill for a week past with tonailitia. Miss Earl is visiting Mrs. Hogrefe un til New Years, when Bhe will return to Delta. Saturday night the Methodist Sunday school held a tree entertainment In the church. The house was crowded to its limit and the children all did well the parts assigned to them. Mr. Cecil Hogrefe and his bride, of Denver, are visiting Mr. Hogrefe’s par ents during the holidays. The merchants are all busy invoicing after a good holiday trade. Christmas night, Mr. Bob Hickman's cabin was burned to the ground while its owner was absent. The cause is not known. Miss Saline, teacher of the Pannell school has resigned and Mabel Christin son of Delta has been engaged to take her place after New Years. A Parents’ reception was held at the Cedaredge school-house on the after noon of Dec. 28. Miss Law is spending part of the Christmas recess with Miss Johnson. Mrs. Otis Hogrefe entertained royal ly at Christmas dinner. Her guests were Miss Spicer and Miss Law of the Delta high school. Rev. and Mrs. Fish and Miss Earl of Delta, Mr. Oliver of Palisade, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hogrefe of Denver, Miss Saline of the Pannell school. Miss Johnson, Mr. English and Mr. Cleve English, and Mr. Raebur of Cedaredge. READ ITEMS. Hivrlal CorreftpooilMirv. The Christmas entertainment at school house was well attended, and a very interesting program was well rend ered. All the children received pres ents from the beautiful laden Christmas tree. Ur. and Mrs. Ward entertained on Christmas a efw guests. Those present, were Ur. and Mrs. Read, Mr. and Mrs. Seely, Mr. and Mrs. Whinnery, Mias Edna Carlson, Charles and Joe Read and R. V. Whinnery. Each guest was the reeierer of a nice aouvehier from the hostess. Al. Cook left for Denver on Christ mas morning. A large number of cattle are being fed in this vicinity. Manford Carlson has 100 head, that Mr. Sullivan is feed ing. Also Mr. Seely, Mr. Bond, Mr. Walker, and Mr. Dixson are all feeding large herds. John Walker left for Paonia on last Friday's train. The Aid society will meet with Mrs. Read next Wednesday. Granger. ENGINE TO BE USED. Contract on Hauling Ore so Provides. Negotiation!! are in progress between Allen and Bendix of Hotchkiss and H. H. Wolbert of this city, whereby the Hotchkiss men may take the sub-con tract to move and load the iron ore now being mined at Peach Valley. The closing of the contract depends only on the ability of Allen and Bendix to pre pare for the work, which contemplates a heavy tonnage. Traction engine power is expected to be used but it will take about 60 days to get the same in and in operation. It is understood that a strong effort was made to get the hauling done by teams, but owing to the low value of the ore, the price which could be paid for the haul was not thought sufficient by teamsters, al though the price offered was as much as is being paid in other localities for the same work. Advertised Letter List. Letters remaining uncalled for in the postofflee at Delta, Colo., for the week ending Jan. 6, 1906. A. Brown, A. Ellis, A. Howell, C. S. McLue. In calling for above letters please say “advertised.” ELLA NEW. P. U. Why pay' 10 per cent for money when you can gat alt you want of Koto A draw AST at • par cant. N o.« GRAND MESA LUMBER COMPANY. I. C. I*ll Pirckuri IXeml if W. 1. Gik os January First. On January Ist the Grand Mesa Lumber Company underwent a change as to owners and now I. C. Hall owns the interest formerly controlled by W. R. Gale, thereby becoming sole pro prietor. Mr. Hall is a young and progressive business man and the success and pop ularity which he has attained while a partner will no doubt be his under the new order of arrrangment. The Grand Mesa Lumber Company have a reputa tion of being a concern that always please and satisfy customers and anv concern which carries such recom mendations always succeeds. Mr. Gale, the retiring partper has not, by any means, decided to. leave Delta. He is very grateful to his many friends and patrons and has not made the above change for any other reason than men like he sell when they are of ered their price. In fact, his confi dence in the present and future of this county is so great that there is no other idea in mind but staying, however just what line of business will receive his attention will be decided later. The Independent would be sorry to see Mr. Gale leave for he is one of Delta's boosters. So it is a matter of congratulation that the sale will not cause his removal from the city. Reaeir Is Lsas. King £ Stewart have always on hand money for farm and town loans at lowest rates of interest. No. 48 If you want cheap money on farm or city property Stephan £ Obert can supply you with eight per cent money on all well secured applications and on short notice. ram Lanas. Money always on hand for farm land at 8 per cent. King £ Stewart. No. 48 For Sale—l6o acres on Dry creek with good water-right. Price 027. GO per acre. BlUf MTKC. Notion In irivra to wtM«u it may wmorrn that tho following tiearrilwd alny aalmal wan takra nil nmrCimmlp, t 'olo., l»vit: Oam dark whrtrKmari. ktatk hoardorjrrof* IKHPKTION (X)MMIMUONRRH. Dmm, Coin. - Professional Sards - MILUKD PAIMLAMIt. ATTORNEY AT LAW, OArc South Mata St. UKORCIE NTEPNAN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Prattler* In Stale matt Federal Court* KING A STEWART, SsterneYS-at-llaw Real Estate, Loans and Insurance. Dr. 11. K. Gibbs, ONTKOP ATM. Jeffers Bid’*. Dnlta, Colorado Monday, Wednesday and Kridiy. C. H. BURGIN, Phyalclan tancM ORlru in rooms previously occupied by l>r. Hunter. Mike pbM M M 2. ItfMnct. W (T 9 11. K. lIRAIBTED Physician and Surgeon. Office Me lii St. Delta, Gel* O. P. M’CARTNEY, Physician £ Surgeon. Delta Colorado.' MILTOI a. WELCH, Attereejr-At>Law v. m. coHMiaeioKsn. apeelal atlenUon (tree to Deaerf Lee* aed Cael Preemption ■llaaa. Deoert Lead Tnrlr Proof*, Pre-emp tion Bomeetead and Deeert Lead Plea Proof* taken. Delta felermd