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The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
FElONIOUS MURDER VERDICT OF JURY
Cattle Men Accused of the Killing Of
Peter Swanson. Arrests May
Result.

The coroner's jury inquiring into the
death of Peter Swanson, the sheep man
killed by unknown parties near Kahnah
creek last week, returned verdict of
murder with felonious intent. The jury
lays the crime at the door of unknown
cattle men. The inquest was held be-
hind closed doors and the evidence has
largely been kept secret, but it is known
that evidence was introduced implicit.
ing certain parties whose names are
withheld in order to allow more time
for investigation, which may lead to a
number of arrests.
The remains of the murdered man
were buried last Saturday at Grand
Junction.
The Grand Junction Sentinel gives
later particulars of the case as follows
"Al Swanson, the brother of the
murdered man, easily explains why he
and his companion, Grover Cornett, did
not come to the assistance of Peter
Swanson. He states that he and Cor
nett We're not armed while his brother
was, so when the band of armed horse
iIlell IoOS Qp lhSy SSlLSO lilS l"o I'LL
armed men and started to tie them with
ropes. In the meantime Peter Swanson
had been ordered to throw down his gun
which he refused to do. AL Swanson
states that then, while one or two men
were tying them he saw his brother,
Peter Swanson, shot down. He states
that the man who killed his brother got
down off his horse and shot at close
range after aiming deliberately. He
states that his brother only fired one
shot at the party. After shooting the
armed Swanson the horsemen evidently
became somewhat frightened and hur-
ried away, leaving AL Swanson and
Cornett partially tied. The men finally
extricated themselves and went to the
relief Of the injured man.
AL Swanson states that it was just
growing dusk when the trouble oc-
Cured and he states that he could not
possibly identify any of the murderers.
There is no question but what the
horsemen intended to tie all three men
and then slaughter the sheep. but find
ing Peter Swanson ready to fight, their
plans were foiled and as result they
murdered the nervy sheepman.
The bullet that cost Swanson his life
was removed from the body yesterday.
1t was of small calibre and rifle
bullet.
Under Sheriff Wallis, of Grand juno
ton, who was sent out to investigate
the case, states that he reached the
scene of the murder the day after the
tragedy and he and ranchmen of that
section easily discovered the tracks left
by the mounted horsemen. MIR. Wallis
says that they discovered at once the
tracks of eleven horses, and found that
the band rode into the camp with horses
all abreast and rode out the same way.
The party was tracked a long distance
until the sheriff came to where big
round up of cattle had been made and
here the track was lost. MIR. Wallis
saw Swanson at the Ponsford ranch
before he died. The gun that Swanson
had was taken by the band of horse
men. Neither Swanson, his brother
or CorDett could describe any of the
men accurately enough to give clew
although AL Swanson said that one Of
the men who tied him had light mus
tache. He SAID it was too cloudy for
him to see the men good. They had a
lot of dogs with them"
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03

will close out my stock Of Dress
Goods, Curtains, Waistings, Hose,
Corsets and Notions at greatly re.
duced prices. =. :. :. :. :. :. :.
Mrs. NJ. E. Robinson, Milliner
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
Jewelry

We practically
put ourselves in
the place of each
customer and act
rs we would like
to be acted by.
Our object is not
n single sale of
jcwelry but the
conversion of "A
casual purchaser
into a regular pat
ron.
7. J. WYATT
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
The Kind We Like to Get.

HEALDsBURG, CALF, April 26, '07.
To THE DELTA INDEPENDENT:
You will find herewith money order
for s2. go. We like the paper and will
probably be with you some day. Save
me piece of land under the North
Delta ditch.
Yours very truly,
ASA ADAMS.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
Advertised Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postofIice at Delta. Colo. for the week
ending May 3. 1907.
Mrs. f. A. Barry, Bertha Underwood
Mrs. Maggie Davis, Dave Baxter.
Miss Maude Morris,
In calling for these letters please say
advertised" ELLA New, =. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
Editor Blackwell Married.

Tom Blackwell, editor of the North
Fork Times, and Miss Edna V. Funk
we're married yesterday morning at the
home of Rev. Nickel near Hotchkiss.
They left on the train few minutes
later for Denver to spend the honey.
moon.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
Mr.. RaiChart Withdraws.

DELTA, COlO., may ISL, l3Oi.
Secretary of School Board, Dist No. /.
Delta, Colo:
l hereby withdraw my name as a
candidate for the Presidency of the
School Board of the above named
school district.
|. B. RAICHART.
In addition to the above Mr.. Raichart
makes the following public statement:
In behalf of the interests Of harmony
among the residents of District No. |,
and with the consent of number of
the petitioners who requested me to
accept the candidacy on the grounds
that North Delta was entitled to res
ident representative on the Board,
which claim is disputed lin action by
some of the leading citizens, of Delta,
and for the sake of harmony, which is
of vital interest to the welfare of our
schools, have withdrawn my candi-
dacy, hoping thereby to assist in pro-
noting the general good feeling which
should exist between Delta and North
Delta, and thereby make the election
of Mr.. Dale unanimous.
l. B. RAICHART.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
Some Land Bargains.

l20 acres 2li miles west of Delta :
red soil; good fruit or beet land. $50
per acre.
10 acre orchard: 800 bearing 9-year
old apple trees; good water right; IA
miles south of Delta; $500. See Sam
Farmer of the Uncompahgre Real Es-
tate Co.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
Short Horn Bulls For Sale.

Four Short Horn Bulls. one two year
old and three 3-ycar-old. Can be seen
at the HALEY ranch.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-03
Pasture Fer Sale.

l20 acres of alfalfa pasture near
town; plenty of water. fences good.
Stock taken at 81. 81 per month.
SMITH Bros.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-04-04

that is too important TO be ignored.
The conceptions of genius have found
an opportunity at Coney Island, and art
and science have been called upon with
lavish hands to make every detail ap-
pear in its best light.
The greatest spectacle of modern
times was probably the Indian Durbar
at Delhi, when the wealth and splen-
doris Of the Empire of India was
marched in review in honor of the cor
onation of King Edward. Thompson
and Dundy realized the universal in
terest in this event and at Luna Park
presented copy of the spectacle which
Tor completeness in every detail and
accuracy of reproduction excited the
praise OF the artistic world and elected
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-04-04

shows had prospered The clean at
fractions have made good, and the pub
lie has been awakened to the opinion
that clean attractions of real artistic
merit were what they wanted. In Luna
Park and in Dreamland there has never
been an attraction offered for public
favor that depended on a questionable
feature to make it paying proposition.
Many OF them have been of the type
that breeds patriotism and a love of
Aome Hnd country and all of them relied
on some new and novel idea in the de
velopment of the great sciences for its
most Striking features.
ne great events in the worlds history
nave been kept to the fore, and in all
-his has been an element of education
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-04-04

the most complete example Of the re-
suits possible by the scientific applica
ton OF electricity to art The famous
White City, Chicago Worlds Fair, al
torded a splendid spectacle, the Buffalo
Exposition marked another advance,
but at Luna Park and at Dreamland
the builders have brought the art of
electrical illumination to the highest
degree OF perfection ii ever has known.
Combined, they have been classcd as
the eighth wonder OF the world, and the
distinction is merited.
When Luna Park was built if was
SAID 1t never would pay its owners. and
the undertaking was certainly great
risk as it involved the expenditure of
nearly two million dollars before
Single cent was paid in at the gate. But
the people came and Luna Park has
been made bigger every season, and il
has created a new standard in the
amusement world. When the builders
OF Dreamland announced their nten-
ton to build another great amusement
resort almost at Luna Parks doors
persons, who thought they knew, said
there was no room for two great places
at Coney Island, but time has demon
stratcd that there is no limit TO this
respect, for these two great spectacles
have paid dividends that seem almost
fabulous, and they have helped build
tip number Of minor attractions
he only amusement places that suf
tered by their presence were the touch
places, and the halls where questionable
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-04-04

applause from hundreds of thousands of
delighted people who nightly filled a
vast amphitheatre devoted to the spec
tac1e.
Just what this feature of one season
at Luna Park cost its producers may
never be known, but they made it pay
and constantly improved and elabor-
ated it during the seasons its was pro-
duced. Attractions on the order of
Creation" and "The Deluge" cost a
small fortune, and the original produc-
ton of Fighting the Flames" required
the services of regiment of men, wo-
men and children. The fire fighting force
was led by one of the most famous Of
New York's fire chiefs, and under his
charge body of trained athletes gave
the most realistic and spectacular per
formance of its kind that was even
given.
While Thompson & Dundy's Luna
Park and Dreamland have been doing
thcir work i'll the reformation of Conev
Island, their efforts would have been
seriously impedcd if it had not been for
the presence OF the number of attrac-
tions covering a somewhat smaller
space, but embodying all of the clements
of novelty 'and ingenuity that charac
terized the best features of either Luna
Park or Dreamland.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-04-04

n EW YORK CITY has the great
IN est amusement resort in the
world in its Coney Island,
which stands unchallcnged as
the most wonderful example
Of the development of the modern idea
Of popular attractions presented at
prices rendering them available TO all
classes. Coney Island is unique in
many respects, but it was the first
place in the world where first class at
fractions were ever opened to the pub
lie for an admission price Of ten cents.
The attractions have steadily improved
i'll quality at Coney but the price re-
mains the same.
Coney has not always been the resort
ii IS to-day, its earlier history was not
of the sort that makes cities great or
aided in the development Of good cit-
zenship. Twenty years ago there
were shows there, ten cent shows. but
they were not characterized BY anv
attempt to elevate the public or amusc
the better classes. At one time it was
essentially a tough resort where crooks
throve and politically it was the rotten
est OF Brooklyn's many di5graccful
districts. The public and an improved
public sentiment is largely responsible
for the changes that have been wrought,
but much can be credited to q new
generation of amusement producers
who have selected Coney Island as
headquarters.
Fire and the Courts have assisted in
the change, for several great connagra-
tions wiped out the worst section of
the place, and the courts sent corrupt
police officials, who aided in the corrup-
ton of the place, to Sing Sing. But all
the fires and all the courts could not
have accomplished as much as Thonp-
son Dundy wrought when they open
ed Luna Parks gates to the public, and
set an example in producing attractions
OF real merit surrounded by artistic
structures from designs by architects Of
national repute.
From place where many people
went, but were careful to refrain from
mentioning the fact, it is now place
where everybody goes and talks en-
Enthusiastically Of the visit for weeks
afterwards. The enthusiasm is war
ranted for at Coney Island can be seen
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-04-04

Principal among these attractions is
Mr.. f. ]. Austen's "Johnstown Flood"
which has been one of the real features
of Coney Island for several seasons.
1t was first produced at the Buffalo Ex-
position and later removed to Coney Is
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-04-04

land. Mr.. Austen is one of the pioneers
among amusement producers of the
present generation In 1885, he brought
out that wonderful and realistic pano-
The Washington herald., 1907-07-17
American Rental Bureau
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Melvin E. Rice. L S. A., e. and Anna Louise
Bartelmes, 2 Rev. c. Herbert Richardson.
Frank Hallmsu. q. and Nellie II. Faunce, q.
Rev. G. c. F. Bratenahl
Joseph a. Ricketts, q, and Frances E Rees. q.
both Of Richmond. Va. Rev. J. J. Muir
John B. Fosloines. .. and Rosa z. Wingield. e.
both Of Charlottesville. Va Rev. Donald C. Nc
Leod.
Harry Goldberg. q and Bertha Brown, 2 Rev.
Reuben Graffman.
Clarence W GladmOn. q. and Leola Campbell.
l5. Rev B. P. Truitt.
Decatur L. Brown, 30, and janice jenkins, 2,
both Of Gloucester County, Va Rev. J. B. Nc
Laughliu.
sam Rappaport. 3. and Sarah wolfman. 70
Rev G. SilveTstone
Harry Geety. q and Helen Espey, 70. Rev. T.
Outwater.
George H. CLARK. o. Of Bloomington, Ind, and
Maud B. Foster. q, Of Manatec, Fla. Rev F. D.
Power.
COLORED.
Rufus NIunday 81 and Estella Sweeney. 3. Rev
Oliver Tyler.
Henry Johnson. IS. and Sarah Auington. Ss Rev
J. +. Chestnut
The Washington herald., 1907-07-17
TRAIN KILLS TWO BOYS.
Strikes Them on Elevated Within
Limits of Baltimore City.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Baltimore. July l6.-John ROsemer.
twelve years old, and Leo Ackerman,
fourteen. were struck by a train this
morning on the Philadelphia, Baltimore.
and Washington Railroads elevated
structure. crossing Gay street. within
the city limits. Rosemer was killed in
stantly. and Ackerman died at a hospi-
tai.
The train, which was one Of the fastest
on the road and is known as the Philadel-
phia Express, dashed on the two lads
without the slightest warning. According
10 the statement made TO Engineer Ste
vens. his train was going at d high rate
Of speed. and he had just emerged from
behind a freight train which was stand
ing on another track when he caught a
glimpse Of the two boys barely twenty
five feet ahead Of him and standing di-
rectly on the track. The engineer made
an unsuccessful attemIt 10 stop his train,
but several cars passed beyond the point
where the boys were struck.
Coroner Hayden. of the Central dis
trict, had the bodies taken to the city
morgue. where Coroner Caruthers viii
view them and hold an inquest
The Washington herald., 1907-07-17
URDAHL SUCCEEDS WILLIS.
Change in Faculty OF washington
and Lee Announced.

SpeClal 10 Ihe washington AaNiail.
Lexington, Va. July 16.-President
George II. Denny. OF Washington and Lee
University, announces the appointment of
Prof. Thomas X. Urdahl Pm. D., Of Col
orado College. as the head Of the school
of economics, commerce, and politics, Of
Washington and Lee.
DR.. Urdahl is thirty-eight years old, is
married. and has two children. He re-
ceived the degree Of Pm. D. from the Uni
verslty Of Wisconsin. He also spent a
year In graduate work at the University
of Pennsylvania and two years at the
University of Berlin Since 1901 he has
been professor of economics and political
science at Colorado College
Dr. Urdahl succeeds DR.. H. Parker Will
lis, who for several years has filed the
chair of economics. commerce. and poll
tics at Washington and Lee, but resigned
to accept the chair of economies at
George Washington University Washing
ton, d. c., and also to engage in journal
istic work.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-17
GOVERNOR ASKED TO REPORT.
state Department Also Demands
that Anti-Greek Riots Cease.

Richmond, Va, July 16.-Gov. Swanson
has been requested by the State Depart
ment at Washington TO submit a report
upon the recent anu-Greek demonstration
in Roanoke. and also to afford proper pro-
lection to the Greek colony in that city.
The governor has replied to the request
by wire, stating that he will transmit
formal report when all the facts in the
case are in. He also communicated with
Mayor Cutchins, of Roanoke, whom he
advised to use the militia if he found such
extreme measures necessary in order TO
protect the Greeks and maintain order in
the city.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-17
WIFE SEEKS REVENGE
ChaSeS Husband with Gun
Six Miles to a Train.
HE DRIVES WITH OTHER GIRL
Mrs. Harold Edward Pine, of Baltl-
more, Reported TO Have Followed
County and Tried to Xiii Him when
She Caught Him with Miss Bechten.
spssial to The wa.hingtan Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Aberdeen. Md. July l6.-Harold Ed
ward Pine. a young real estate man, re-
siding IN Baltimore. is alleged TO have
been chased six miles over Hartford
County last night by his wife. who. it is
reported. had a revolver, with which she
now and then took pot-shot at her fleeing
spouse.
Pine IS said. for some time past, 10 have
been visiting a pretty daughter of Levi
Bechteu, who keeps a general store at
Carsin'S Run, about TWO miles from Aber-
deem. Yesterday Mrs Pine drove from
Aberdeen, TO which place she had come
on a train. out 20 BechtelTs store, made
a few purchases, and then sat down on
the porch, apparently awaiting some one.
About dark Pine and Miss May Bechtell
drove up 10 the store and Pine had just
assisted the girl TO alight when he caught
sight of the woman on the porch lie
jumped back into the buggy and whipped
up his horse. driving away at a gallop.
shoots at Fleeing Man.
The woman on the porch called 10 sew
eraI bystanders TO stop the horse, and
one Of them. John Bowen. sprang forward
to do her bidding, when Pine drew a re-
volver. and, it is said, threatened to
shoot the man If he laid hands on the
bride Mrs. Pine got into the vehicle in
which she had come 10 Carsin's Run
from Aberdeen and started in hot pursuit
OF her fleeing spouse. The horse driven
by Pine. however, was the fieetest, and
he soon distanced his pursuing wife and
reached Aberdeen in safety.
He boarded a midnight train for Bolti-
more, before Mrs. Pine got back 10 Aber-
deem. Pine is reported here to be a di-
voTcee.
Pine Not at His Office.
Baltimore, July 16.-Harold Edward Pine
was not at his Office, in the Law Build
ing. to-day. II was learned. however.
that he is not divorced. but lives with his
wife on North Washington street. Mrs.
Pine was az home to-day, but declined to
be interviewed concerning her alleged
husband chasing experience in Hartford
County
The Washington herald., 1907-07-17

Richard Cook. of Washington, was ar
rested here this evening on the charge Of
cruelty 10 a horse which he was driving
He was locked up az the statlou-house
for "a hearing in the Police Court to-mor-
row morning. The man was driving with
a woman. who was also takeE 70 the sta
uon-house and required to deposit S25
collateral on The same charge. The ar
rests We're made by Officers Gin and Tai
bott It is stated that the horse was
hired from a livery stable IN Washington.
The explosion Of a lamp at the home
Of Mrs. Z. L. Mcdonald. l1l9 King street.
late last night, caused a small fire, which
was extinguished without the aid of the
fire department. The furniture in the
room was considerably damaged
The local police department has been
notified of a robbery last night at the
store Of George Baker, AT Lorton, Fair
fax County. when $40 IN cash and a guam
tity Of merchandise were taken.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-17
DEATH RECORD.

SaTie Tucker Congress Heights, 8 years.
James J. Goodhue, Govt HoSpt- Insane. 7s years.
Clark J. Williams Govt. Hospt. Insane s. years.
Martha E. Tu1ey, Conduit road NV. Sc years
Thomas 5 Rogers. so I St Sc. years.
Roso Wilson, Capital Heights, Il years
Frances T. Guyton, 1850 II ST. NV. Y years.
Robert Mulyahill. IL ST. NV, years.
Claude Hazeiwood Reform School, p. c., Is years
Mary v Brent. Georgetown Univ. Hospt-, % years
Lizzie H. Mendenhall. the Portner. 73 years
Kate Kelly 114 NJ St ne. g years.
Ruth Brown. 1862 ~ ST. sw., months.
Anna A. Cfronne 20 4th st. NV. months
Ida NJ Oriani. SIS D st. sw.. months.
Brtha L, Zirkle, 1870 Ca. ave, Sc. months.
Henry L. Collins. ir., zoos y. c. ave Sc, mths
COLORED
Laura Meyers. 1Ho r. !. ave. Il years
Martha Bell 1895 Clicks alley NV. 50 years
Tene smith, Douglass ave-. Hisdale. 81 years.
Elijah Jones. lfZ2 Spring ST.. q years
John Woodward IS jackson Hail al. NV. Is years.
Annie Hicks. ias F st. sw,. 2 years
Lucy Herbert 1928 18th 81. nv. s. years
Caroline Williams 80 Fenton st. ne. S. years
Ida johnson. Sis Prospect ave. NV. months.
Alvin Murphy Z5s sth st. nv. months
Joseph Walker. 4d7 St nv. months
James Wilson. l5l Chicago st. ne, hours
The Washington herald., 1907-07-17
WEDS WASHINGTON GIRL.

Former Maryland state Senator's
Bride Miss Mamie ROutzban.
Special to The Washington Herald
Frederick. July 16-Former State Sena-
tor Frank c. Norwood Of this city, and
Miss Mamie Routzhan. formerly of this
city, but now of Washington, d. c., were
married to-day at the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. l.. w. Eugster, in Cleveland Park.
Washington, Rev. G. c. F. Bratenahl per-
forming the ceremony.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs Nor
wood left for New York and sailed on the
steamer Celtic for a two-month trip to
the British Isles. Upon their return they
VIII reside in Frederick.
Mr.. Norwood is president of the First
National Bank OF this city. and a mem
Der OF the Frederick bar. and his bride
is the daughter Of the late Joseph l..
RoutZhan. at one time a well-known mer-
chant of Frederick.