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The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
VERDICT OF GUILTY
IN WORKMAN CASE
The Charge Was Assault With In
tent to Commit Murder. Jury
Recommends Oemeny.

The jury in the case of the People vs.
James Workman, tried in the District
Court at Delta last week, returned
verdict of guilty on the charge of as
sault with intent to commit murder,
after being out all night. The verdict
was arrived at Saturday morning.
The case had to be decided upon cir
cumstantial evidence, and, as in all
such cases, attracted considerable at
tention.
The history of the case is as follows:
Workman had been keeping company
for time with Miss Eta Beaver, the
16-year old grand daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Beaver of North Delta, with whom
she lived and in whose employ he had
been for some time previous. This was
objected to by the grandparents and
after awhile also became distasteful to
Miss Beaver. After leaving the en-
ploy of Beaver, Workman persisted in
writing letters to Miss Beaver. which
letters, though unanswered, were re-
tanned. Those introduced in evidence,
or at least a number of them, conveyed
threats that something would happen
to her if she did not answer by a GER
tain date. Miss Beaver became fright
ened aud confessed that she was afraid
to go out. The date referred to in Work
mans letters as final. was Saturday
night, the 9th of March last On Mon
day night following, the testimony ran,
Workman had been called in and given
a lecture by Mr.. Beaver on coming to
the house after his presence there had
been forbidden. Immediately after he
had been dismissed and left the house,
a shot was fired, the ball passing
through the window and striking Miss
Beaver in the arm. Workman was sus-
pected of firing the shot and placed
under arrest. He pleaded not guilty,
claiming that the shot had been fired at
him from the roadway and missing him
had passed through the window and hit
Miss Beaver. As no evidence conclusive
to the jury was introduced in support
of this claim, it did not seem to have
much weight with the jurymen, who,
no doubt, based their conclusion of guilt
very largely upon the testimony regard
ing the threats contained in his letters
to Miss Beaver and other implied threats
he is said to have conveyed in words.
One of these was related in short
conversation between himself and Miss
Beaver, in which he said: IF you
don't answer my letters there will be
something for people to read in the
newspapers. To this Miss Beaver re-
piled: We'll. l suppose l will be here
to read it.. No." Workman was
quoted as saying: You won't be here
to read it,
In rendering its decision the jury
recommended Workman to the Glenn
ency of the Court. Workman is -
years old.
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
him will convince anyone that he is full
of practical ideas on this subject.

him will convince anyone that he is full
of practical ideas on this subject.
Mr.. Durham, accompanied by his wife,
is looking over the western part of
Colorado and coming to Delta he i'm
mediately became interested in the sub
ject of water power in this community.
He made trip to Grand mesa which
satisfied him that the Gunnison river is
the logical source of electrical power
for this locality. Hesays by construct
ing dam at narrow place in the river
above the bridge we could, without
great expense, produce 25.0OO horse
power, which would be sufficient to
carry the machinery of an electric light
plant, sugar factory and electric rail
way. MIR. Durham says the river
would be much cheaper and more
practical source of such power than
lakes on the mesa. Mr.. and Mrs. Dur
ham left for trip TO Montezuma on
Wednesday, but will return here in the
near future, when local people will have
an opportunity to talk to him on the
interesting subject mentioned in this
article.
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
DeIta'S Water and Health.

Delta should be truly thankful for its
municipal water supply. We have n
thrifty. growing town and country, but
if our citizens did not enjoy good health
and were constantly fighting typhoid
fever and other disease attributed to
bad water, we would not feel like boast
ing and boosting as We do. Grand June.
tion has been full of typhoid fever all
summer and Montrose is sorely afflicted
in the same way. Not single case
exists in Delta, nor has there been one
during the entire summer. This state
of affairs is hard on the doctors, but il
is fine recommendation for Delta as n
healthy and safe place to live.
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
Reward S. a Great Horse.

Delta has many things to be proud
of. but the fact that it is the home of
one of the greatest horses in the United
States is not the least. Reward S.,
owned by VIM. Silsby, is one of the
really notable horses of this country.
In the races at the Delta, Montrose and
Grand Junction fairs his sons and
daughters were chief competitors for
the speed ring money in all harness
events. In the 2:S pace or trot at
Montrose there We're four entries. all
being colts of this great sire. The best
time was made by Uno in 2:2lI.
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
High School Notes.

There are now enrolled in the High
School about l25 names,
Elicit Harding entered High School
last week as Freshman.
The new hours We're little inconven-
lent at first, but after having them a
month we find them better than the
old ones.
Rev. barley conducted the opening
exercises Tuesday morning. The talk
he gave afterward was appreciated by
all present.
The foot ball boys are now and will
be for the next three weeks engaged
in hard practice. They are looking for
ward to a game at that time. Go to it.
boys. and win the first game of the
season!
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
Gunnison River Power Plant.

During the past year we have heard
many people talk about utilizing water
that comes off of Grand mesa to develop
electrical power. but the suggestion
that the Gupnison river is the logical
source of such power never came to the
ear Of the writer until we met Mr.. VIM.
II. Durham of Rockford, H., last
Wednesday. Developing water power
has been Mr.. Durham's business for
years and brief conversation with
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
CAME, SAW AND
WAS CONQUERED
Editor Of MOntrOse Enterprise Visits
Delta and Tells of Lessons
Learned.

Editor Monroe of the Montrose En-
terprise spent a day in attendance at
the Delta County Fair. Mr.. Monroe is
got his eyes opened on many points
concerning live and rapidly growing
town during the brief visit On return
ing home he told of his impressions in
an interesting and impartial manner in
the columns of his paper and the ISDE-
PENDENT is sure that Delta people will
be glad to read what he had to say.
Following is the Enterprise article:
Keep your eyes open for pointers
wherein Montrose can learn some
things from Delta, in regard to i'm
proving the town." said John Deeble to
a representative of the Enterprise on
the streets of Delta last Friday. This
feeling seemed to be apparent with
many of the Montrose people who visit
ed Delta on that day, and shows that
our people are awake to the betterment
of our town and are quick to see in our
neighbors, elements that are worthy of
emulation.
Taken as whole we naturally be-
lieve that Montrose has the advantage
of Delta, but in some things there is no
question but what Delta is ahead of u.s.
The most conspicuous is her streets
and sidewalks. Her streets, particu-
larly the main business thoroughfare.
almost equals the paved streets of the
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
NO lET-UP IN REAL
ESTATE ACTIVITY
Rartig Place on Garnet Mesa, Com
prising Sixty Aues, Sells
For $4,000.

Mr.. Edgar Wilkinson, thru Fitzgerald
Dermody Co., bought the NJ. Z. Hartig
place on Garnet mesa last Tuesday for
$4,000. 1t consists of 60 acres, 40
ere being in orchard. Mr.. Wiikinson's
buying of the property was peculiar
home at Hume, Illinois, last week with
other parties and had been looking at
the country. He took fancy to the
Newell property on California mesa and
decided to buy it. but on making his
decision known was informed that Mr..
Hartig had already purchased it. In
this way his attention was directed to
the Hartig property and resulted in its
sale.
Mr.. Wilkinson left on the Tuesday
afternoon train for Meekcr where he
will visit friends and go on hunting
trip, after which he will return to his
home in Illinois. Possession is to be
given in co days. The new owner does
not know that he will be able to come
on and take charge at once, but in the
event that he does not will send another
party TO look after the property until
he can come.
Mr.. Hartig had the place in fine con-
dition and it presented clean, prosper
Gus appearance. The quick sale of this
property is striking illustration Of the
value of keeping property in present
able condition.
l.. Hartig has purchased the Newell
ranch on California mesa for consid-
GRAFTON of $1,000 There is so acres
altogether. 50 acres being in fruit.
Getty and Perkins haye sold so acres
lying y miles west of Cedaredge to
Jesse l.. Avise and wife of Nebraska
for So, 75o. This price does not include
reservoir water. The property is par
tally improved.
S. G. Vandenburg has purchased the
w, d. Wheeler residence property for
a consideration of SO. 300.
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
Won Many Premiums.

Louis Owens went down to the Mont
rose fair and captured about everything
worth while in the way of premiums on
poultry, taking 10 irsts and six seconds.
He also took first on best milk COW.
second on draft mare, End and 3rd on
yearing iilley and Bird on driving team.
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
Advertised Letter List,

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postoflice at Delta, Colo. for the week
ending Sept. q, 1907.
Kenneth Campbell, Frank Meacham,
Miss Bula Mohit, Frank l.. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Harris, Z. I. Reid.
In calling for these letters please say
advertised. ELLA New, p. M.
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
$1S. 90 to Ei Paso.

From Denver via Colorado & South
ern Ry. Write for information.
7. f. FISHER, G, p. A,
Denver,
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27
$1o. IS to Bisbee.

From Denver via Colorado L. South
ern Ry, For folder. etc. write,
T. f. FISHER, G. P. A.,
Denver
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27

l.. Hartig has purchased the Newell
ranch on California mesa for n consid-
Grafton of $1,000 There is so acres
altogether. so acres being in fruit.
The Delta independent., 1907-09-27

S. G Vandenburg has purchased the
w. d. Wheeler residence property for
a consideration of $500.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Resolutions OF Coincidence.

Whereas our beloved sister, Jennie
Phillips, has been removed from our midst
by the relentless hand OF DEATH Therefore
be it resolved, that Silk City District
Court No 500 Of the Court Of Honor.
feels deeply their loss of most excellent
ard worthy member one WHO was always
truthful and loyal TO DUTY, that her family
has sustained the loss. of an affectionate
wife and mother and the county most
excellent citizen and neghbor.
Resolved that we extend our heartfelt
sympathies to the bereaved ones in this
hour Of great trial.
Resolved that the charter OF this court
be drapeo in mourning for thirty days and
that a copy Of these resolutions be placed
on our records, a copy be given to the
family and be published in the city papers.
Mary Edmonds,
Committee Libbe Tower,
Caroline Younger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Our Domestic Turkey.

While there are differences of opin-
ion regarding the origin Of our domes-
tic turkey, it is currently believed that
1t came directly from the wild turkey
of the United States and Canada. One
writer expresses the opinion that the
original variety imported into Eng
land in 1920 came from a variety that
formerly existed in the West Indies
and was afterwards exterminated by
the natives. This is guesswork. There
is apparently no good reason for go
ing out of the way to hunt for any
other origin than that currently ac-
cepted. What is known as the domes-
.ic turkey crosses freely with the wild
variety, thus establishing close rela-
ionship as having existed in the past.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

of the west were better adapted 10
sheep raising than the south, on ac-
count of the smaller rainfall. Where
the rainfall is considerable the sheep
have to be provided with shelter and
looked after more carefully than else
where. In the west the sheep can
be allowed to stay out the year
around. In the summer the rain Is
not constant enough to injure them
and in the winter the snow is not
deep enough to cover the grass on
which they feed.
This gives the advantage to the
ranges, so far as the raising OF large
hocks of sheep is concerned; that Is
the raising of sheep by the thousands
But in other parts of the country
sheep can still be raised to great ad
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

vantage, especially in the roughel 81
lions of the country. In recent trip
through New England ! noticed that
in much of that country the pastures
have grown up to brush to such an
extent that they now produce less
grass than they used to. / could not
help thinking how admirably these
pastures were adapted to sheep and
how the sheep would have kept down
the shrubs and brush. | expect to see
the time when those hillsides, now
growing up to arboreal growths, Will
be covered with fiocks of grazing
| sheep.
/ do not expect to see sheep ever
largely on the farms where the
soil is a rich prairie loan and all cul
tivable, says a writer in Farmers Re
! view. Such land is adapted to more
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
showered NJ ;. Thompson

A shower was given Mrs. Arlsta
Thompson NEE Minnie Luce last Satnr-
day afternoon at their pleasant home IN
the west part Of the city at which about
so OF the lady friends and neighbors took
part making it genuine surprise. Mrs.
Geo. Putnam sent word that she and her
daughter, Gertrude, would spend the
afternoon with her, this was done for the
purpose Of keeping her at home.
The party arrived in due time and Mrs
Thompson could do nothing except to let
the la dies have full swing and when the
proper time arrived she was showered
with a miscellaneous lot of gonds that
were right in line Of setting up house
keeping, there was china, cut glass. silver
linen, wooden and graniteware and lots
Of other things too numerous to mention.
The company had an immense amount
Of fun and the pleasant visit closed with
big spread Of refreshments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
STEEP GROWING.
Where They Can Be Raised to Best
Advantage.

From the theoretical standpoint
sheep can be successfully raised in
every state of the American union
and especially in the south. AS
matter of fact, however, sheep are
raised in fiocks of thousands princi-
pally in the semi-arid states of the
west, while most of the sheep kept
in the humid states are in small
docks. The writer of this was talk
ing with a sheep rancher from the
west who much wanted to move his
sheep breeding operations to the sun
my south" But after investigation he
came to the conclusion that the plains
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Grettan silver Grays

The annual meeting Of the Grattan Sill
YER Grays will be held in Grattan at the
usual place on Wednesday, Feb. Is, with
the regular routine week picnic dinner
and social hour to make up the program
Of the day. This is grand organization
Of the pioneers Of that town and they al
WAYS have an excellent meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
LOST THEIR son
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chappell Mourn
the Loss ola Loved one.

Raymond, the bright fourteen year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chappell'
died at the family home 10 the Beldlng
addition on Monday evening last at eight
o'clock after a short illness with sugar
diabetes.
Raymond was a bright. happy, little
fellow beloved by all who knew him and
his death falls heavily upon his parents as
well as on his school mates with whom no
was a great favorite. The body was
taken to Muskegon on the lo:lS tram
yesterday where the funeral was held
and the remains we're laid to rest IN tho
family burial lot.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Prompt settlement.

The loss sustained by Mrs. Cornella
canfleld through the burning OF her
dwelling house last week has been ad-
justed through the Wagner insurance
agency at sel9.4o- The adjustment
was perfectly satisfactory and the
amount paid over to her II was insured
in the Atlas Assurance Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned wish to extend their
heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and
neighbors who so willingly assisted dur
ing the illness and at the hour Of the
death of their son, Raymond. Their
many acts Of kindness will never be for
gotten. Joseph Chappell and Family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

intensive farming than is indicated o.
the grazing of sheep. But the wilc
wastes that are increasing in SOM
parts of the country can be mad
into rich sheep pastures by the SOW
ing on them of grasses adapted tc
sheep pasture.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-14
FOR HIS SUMMER VACATION
President Leaves Washington for oys-
ter Bay.

Washington, June 13.-President
Roosevelt left Washington for his
summer home at Oyster Bay, l.. L., at
$50 a. m. by way of the Pennsylvania
railroad. He and his party occupied
the private car Magnet, which was
attached to the real of a regular train.
The party included Mrs. Roosevelt;
Mrs. Cowles, the wife of Rear Adj
miral Cowles; Secretary and Mrs.
Loeb and Mr.. M. c. Latta, one of the
assistant secretaries. The: president
hopes to pass a very quiet GUNNER at
Oyster Bay and, according to present
plans, with probably not more than
n exception he will remain there
continuously until he leaves for Can
ton, o., for the unwilling of the Nc
Kinley memorial monument on Sept.
80.
Mr.. Roosevelt appeared in good
spirits and chatted with those who
had come to the station to say good
bye to him. A force of clerks and
stenographers connected with the ex-
ecutive Offices and servants attached
to the White House accompanied the
president. The Roosevelt children are
now at Oyster Bay awaiting the ar
rival Of their parents.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-14
AGAINST COAL ROADS
Government Begins Suit in Federal
Court at Philadelphia.
MANY CARRIERS INVOLVED

Proceedings the Outcome of an Inves-
tieation Started by the Department
of Justice at Washington Nearly a
Year Ago.
Philadelphia, June 13.-The suit OF
the United States government against
the anthracite coal carrying railroads,
which are charged with carrying on a
monopoly in the production, trans
portation and sale of hard coal, vas
He'd during the day in the United
States circuit court in this city. The
defendants are the Reading company,
Philadelphia and Reading company,
Lehigh Valley Railroad company, Del
aware, L-ackawanna and Western rail
road, Central Railroad company of
New Jersey, Erie Railroad company,
New York, Susquehanna and Western
Railroad company, Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron company, LIE
high Valley Coal company, Lehigh and
W~ilkesbarre Coal company, Hillside
Coal and Iron company, New York,
Susquehanna and Western Coal COM
pany and the Temple Iron company.
have until the first Monday In
August to make an appearance in the
suit and until the first Monday in
September to file an answer or de-
murrer to the proceedings.
The opening move of what is ex-
pected to be a great contest between
the government and the coal roads
took but a few minutes. United
States District Attorney j. Whitaker
Thompson of this city appeared be-
fore Judge James B. Holland in the
circait court and secured an order to
serve subpoenas on those defendants
whose principal offices are outside the
jurisdiction of the United States courts
for the Eastern district Of Pennsyl-
vania. United States deputy marshals
in this district will serve the sub
poenas upon President Baer of the
Reading company and on the officers
of the other corporations in this dis
trict. The subpoenas for the non
resident corporations will be served
by the marshals of the districts in
which they are located.
The suit just begun is the result Of
an investigation started by the depart
ment of Justice nearly a ear ago.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-14
TEAM OWNERS CONVENTION
Final Session at Minneapolis Behind
Closed Doors.

Minneapolis, June 13.-The team
owners of Dubuque, Ia, who are now
engaged in labor troubles, were urged
in 3 resolution adopted by the Team
Owners association of America in
their national convention to display a
spirit Of independence and advised to
Sign no contract or agreement of any
kind with the labor unions" In the
resolution, which was telegraphed to
Dubuque, was an offer of ANY assist
ance in the power Of the national asso-
ciation'to give"
The days session was the last bust
ness meeting of the convention and
was held behind closed doors. A new
constitution giving broader powers
and a wider scope to the association
vas adopted.
Hugh c.. Moore Of Philadelphia was
elected president for the year. Hupp
Tevis of st. Louis was elected first
vice president, Carlisle Cameron of
Minneapolis second vice president, t.
J.. Cavanaugh secretary and Rollin G.
Martin OF Buffalo, N. Y, treasurer.
The convention of the national asso-
citation will be held next year in Buff
falo.
Secretary Cayanaugh win go to Du-
buque from Minneapolis at the close
of the convention to work with the
Dubuque team owners in the labor
troubles there and he urged other
members of the association to do like
xyicA
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-14
REPORTER TALKS TO HILL
Says Magnate Is CuItivating a
Shrinking Disposition.

Chicago, June 13.-The Record-Her-
aid says:
James j. Hill is %cultivating a shrink
ing disposition. He arrived in Chi
cage from st. Paul, had his private
car switched over to the Erie and de-
parted for New York shortly after
ward.
When asked to give his views on the
condition of the country generally he
SHE'D like a green FLY at a piece Of
paper in the road.
No, no." he said, hastily, Il want
to keep out of the papers entirely. |
do not want to be in the limelight any
more"
This is so sudden" was suggested.
Mr. Hill shot a suspicious glance at
the reporter and retorted: The fool
newspapers are to blame
What have they been doing now?'
was asked.
"They go and print something which
they know to be true and in favor of
the railroads and then some darn fool
editorial writer puts a piece in the
paper poking fun at the railroad man
who said it. | suppose they think
that's smart"
What do you think of the threat
ened crop ~shortage?"
Didn't know there was one. It's a
long time between wheat two inches
out of the ground and the half .bushel
measure"
Are we going to have a panic?"
Don't know, but ] do know Of rail-
roads which are paying 6 per cen
dividends and are only earning 5 per
cent"
What do you think of the presi-
dents plan for railway regulation"
Haven't read it. Haven't read any
thing. Been trying to get enough bust
ness to offset all the governments
planS."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-14
MANY NOTABL$ PRESENT
Conference of ctarities and correc-
tons at Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, June Ex-senator AL
bert j.. Beyeridge of Indiana was one
of the Speakers at the opening session
of the national conference of chart
ties and corrections, which opened
during the evening. He spoke on
Child Labor in the United States"
Other speakers at the first session
were Bishop S. G. Edsall of Mime
apdiis, Governor Johnson of Mime
sofa and Amos w. Butler Of Indianap-
oils, president of the conference. This
years gathering is regarded as the
most notable yer held along similar
lines and the programme is full Of
notable names. There will be ten
general sessions and nineteen section
meetings.