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The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Women Among First
To Traverse Tunnel.

Miss Hattie Dougherty and her sis
ter, Mrs. Wesley Williams, were the
first women to traverse the entire
length of the great Gunnison tunnel.
Miss Dougherty was the first to crawl
through the small aperture after the
last round of shots, and Mrs. Williams
and another sister followed close be-
hind. The homes of the young women
are at the river portal of the tunnel
and Tuesday afternoon, when it became
known that the end of the boring was
at hand, they boarded the tram cars
and went to the heading to be present
when the last shots We're fired.
The work of women in the tunnel
building does not appear in the govern
ment reports, but, like the work of
women in all great efforts for the
worlds be terment, it is not to be
overlooked. In measuring the achieve
ment of the tunnel builders. great ac-
count should be taken of the sacrifices
and inconspicuous labors of their wives
AMI sisters. For the four and one-half
years during which the tunnel has been
building. these latter have braved the
discomforts of the cheerless tar paper
covered shacks which make up the two
small villages at either end of the tun-
mel
They have provided homes for the
workers as cheerful as the surround
ings would allow and did their utmost
to alleviate the monotony by their so
cial contributions to the community
life.
No chambers of commerce will pass
resolutions of commendation for these
women, but their impress upon the
public's estimate of the great tunnel is
none the less definite.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
a Fruit Tree Fake.

The latest fake practiced on farmers
is done by man who visits the place
and claims that he has been sent out by
the state to examine fruit tree diseases,
says an exchange. The fellow will go
over the orchard and mark all trees
which he claims are affected. Shortly
after his visit confederate will ap-
pear and say ttat he has preparation
which will cure the disease for which
the tree is condemned and will con-
tract to inject fluid into. the roots for
a certain price. Both men ara swind-
lers and should be run off the place
with shotgun. The only men en-
powered to inspect orchards are the
county inspectors, who are known to
most fruit growers.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Horse Kicks Automobile.

The radiator and lamps of Z. 7. Hub
bard's new car We're badly disfigured
and had to be brought in for repairs,
owing to the hard kicks of Alonzo
Lewis stallion.
Lewis was coming down the road in
a buggy leading the horse. and as the
auto approached turned out to let it
pass. But the horse didn't seem to ap-
prove of the car taking the lead, for he
wheeled and gave the radiator and
lamps kicking that almost put both
out Of commission.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Bee Did Not Sting Us.

T. X. Seaton has kindly presented
us with a copy of last Sundays Daily
Omaha Bee, containing a splendid Illus
trated write-up of Delta County.
Among other things it says:
Delta County ships more fruit than
any other county in Colorado. although
the fact is not widely known. and a
large part of the land which will be re-
claimed is especially well adapted to
raising fruit. The men who in the
past held large tracts are now selling
off the greater part of their land, keep
ing for themselves ten, fifteen or
twenty acres. The grower who realizes
only 500 an acre off his land thinks
that he has had poor year and as high
as 81 800 has been obtained. OF course,
instances like the last named are un-
usual, but they have occurred.
1.-The government land in Delta
County is equally good for producing all
kinds of grains, potatoes, sugar beets.
etc. In fact, the great fertility of the
soil to be irrigated was one of the fac
tors which helped in determining the
government to build the tunnel
I'm the neighborhood of so, 200 acres
of this land is to be given away in forty
acre tracts. When the reclamation
service started work the government
withdrew from filing all unpatented
lands and agreed to furnish to each
land-holder under the tunnel bitches
only enough water for forty acres.
The land thus taken up is to be disposed
of by the government under the drawing
system.
1T 10 probable that the croMd at
tending the drawing will be unprece-
dentedly big. The Delta County Busi-
ness Mems Association has estimated
that it will require at least 5000 tents
to house the visitors who go to Delta
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16

large sum will be spent this year for
the same purpose. A committee. COM
posed of F. G. Myers, j. p. Kernohan
and z. w. Taylor, was appointed to
examine the buildings and grounds and
recommend necessary improvements.
Benjamin Laycook generously offered
to paint all the buildings if the associa-
tion would furnish the necessary ma
terial, taking his pay for the labor in
stock of the Fair Association.
The program committee briefly out
lined some of the attractions it intends
to offer and mentioned few stunts
which are bound to attract attention
and help swell the attendance at the
fair.
A determined effort will be made to
emphasize the fact that this is a fair
for the whole county, and not Delta
alone. Citizens of the North Fork
country, as well as all other sections of
the county, will be urged to participate
in every way. To this end commit
tee, consisting of e. W. Taylor, Prof.
Herrick and Fred Mcconnell, was ap-
pointed to visit the different sections
of the county and urge the fruit grow
ers and farmers to send in exhibits.
An effort will be made to give better
premiums and prizes than ever before
and 1t is hoped to make the fair huge
success.
The following committeeman are
especially requested to be present at
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Discovered on Drift Wood
Near Strater's Switch by
James Speckmeyer.
Body Laid to Rest in Delta Gem
etery by Sorrowing Friends.
Beautiful Service by
Rev. A. N. Glover.

The body of Warren Travis was
found Wednesday afternoon about three
O'Clock, about nine miles from town,
near Strater's switch, by James Speck-
meyer, a ranchman who lives near that
point.
1t is just five weeks ago today that
the little fellow met the terrible fate,
and a dilligent s-arch was kept up
from the day of the accident. Men
were hired to watch along the river,
rewards offered, and various means
were used to recover the body which
were all beginning to look hopeless, so
it was of course great relief to both
parents and friends to learn that the
body had been found
Mr.. Speckmeyer discovered the form
on a pile of drift wood, partly out of
the water, and at once telephoned to
y. J. Travis. the boys father, who
with party of friends, went to the
place in autos, followed by a hearse
which brought back the remains.
The body was inferred in the Delta
cemetery at about Z o'clock the same
evening with services by Rev A. N.
Glover, who tenderly committed the
spirit to Him who hath power to give
and power to take away
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Bishop's S Reception.

A nice reception was given Bishop
Brewster Saturday night on the occasion
of his first visit to Delta, on the lawn
at the home of Rev C. w. G. Lyon.
Nearly all the members of the church
We're out to greet him, dainty refresh
ments We're served, and very pleasant
time is reported.
The Bishop held four services at the
church Sunday, one of which was con-
tirmat'on, in the afternoon. The SER
mon at eleven O'Clock was very highly
spnken of. He is accompanied by his
son Yates.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
May Change Opening Date.

Montrose. July N.-At the last meet
ing of the Tunnel Celebration Commit
tee much time was taken up with the
matter Of President Taft's western trip.
starting September l5. bringing him to
cided to make an effort to have him
move his dates forward one week, but
in case he cannot do this. the date of
the tunnel opening will probably be
changed to conform to the plans of his
itinerary in order that he may be
present.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Another Bad Rio Grande Wreck.

Three men were killed and three
more seriously injured in a head-on
collision at White Horse, small siding
near Cisco. Utah, shortly after 8 O'Clock
Friday morning, when the Elks' Seattle
excursion, running as fifth section of
No, 8, crashed into an east bound sheep
train. The dead and injured were all
trainmen residing at Grand Junction.
With the exception of slight cuts and
bruises, not passenger was hurt.
The dead are:
Henry Heiderman, passenger engin-
eer; E. F. Heinz, passenger fireman
and John S. Vaughn, baggageman.
Seriously injured are:
A. NJ. Huston, freight engineer; John
Temple, freight fireman; William Burke,
freight conductor. 1t is thought all
three will recover.
The engines were brought back to
Grand Junction Tuesday almost beyond
repair.
Henry Heiderman was buried by the
Masons Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Will Supply Water for $4,000 Acres, Fur
nishing Homes for Thousands Of People.
The President Still Expected at
the Formal Opening
Taft May Still attend
Great Tunnel Opening.

Washington, July IA President Taft
was exceedingly happy today over news
from Beverly of his wife's Improvement
in health, and announced partial plans
for his long contemplated trip West.
The President intends to start West
on his fifty-seeond birthday, Septem-
ber Is. The start will be made from
Beverly. and ne will head directly for
Seattle. stopping at Denver and Salt
Lake City, and if dates can be satisfac-
torily adjusted he will attend the form
al opening of the Gunnison tunnel in
Colorado.
Arriving at Seattle, the President
will remain a few days. going from
there to Los Angeles to visit his ssiter,
thence to San Diego, to New Mexico
and to Arizona. He has written Presi-
dent Diaz of Mexico that he will be
glad to meet him in FL Paso, October Is.
Arriving in Texas the President will
spend several days on &. P. Taft's ranch
near Corpus Christi. Thence he will go
to Houston, to New Orleans stopping
for a time in the Teche couatry of
Louisiana; to jackson, Miss. to Birm-
ingham and Montgomery, Ala; to
Macon, Augusta and Savannah. Ga to
Wilmington. N. c.; and then home to
Washington.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
DELTA COUNTY
FAIR TO BE BIG
Committees Hold Enthusi-
astic Meeting, and Will
Make Things Boom.
Will Be Greatest Exposition Ever
Held Here.--No Expense to
Be Spared.--Buildings to
Be Painted Again.

Members of the committees appoint
ed to arrange for the Delta County
Fair met with the officers and directors
of the Fair Association in the court
house last Monday evening and dis
cussed at length plans which it is hoped
will make the fair the biggest and best
ever held in the county. 1t was de-
cided to inaugurate many new features
which will present a continuous pro-
gram of amusement for the entire three
days and to have something doing
every minute
More than SO, 600 was spent last year
in improving the fair grounds and a
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
New Home for
Delta Steam Laundry.

Mr.. H. w. Pratt of the Delta Steam
Laundry, informs us that he will move
the laundry to the building now occu-
pied by the Peoples Pharmacy, as soon
as it is vacated, which will not be later
than August first. The building will
be repaired inside and out, and will be
good as new. Besides this, Mr.. Pratt
has ordered new equipment, and says
it will be one of the best equipped
laundries on the Western Slope. 1t
will without doubt be credit to the
city.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Rev. 4. ". Glouer Resigns.

Rev. A. n. Glover, pastor of the
Christian Tabernacle, rendered his res
ignation Sunday, to take effect on or
before October lst, and will return to
Southern California, where he former
ly resided. Mr.. Glover is an able ex-
ponent of the Gospel, and has served
the church most acceptably for more
than a year. His resignation is re-
GREETED by the people of Delta. and in
his departure he will carry with him
the well wishes of his entire congrega-
ton as well as those of many personal
friends.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
Business Associations Meet.

''Stop knocking and get busy was
the slogan of meeting held at Hotch-
kiss Monday evening. which was at
tended by representatives of the differ
ent business mems organization of the
county, T. K. Seaton and E. w. Taylor
representing the Delta County associa-
tion. The primary object of the meet
ing was to secure the active co-opera-
ton of all sections of the county in a
campaign of publicity by which it is
hoped to secure large number of new
settlers. and after this was satisfactori-
ly disposed of a general discussion of
the affairs of the county took place.
1t was determined that the exhibit to
be sent by Delta county to the Mont
rose fair, to be held at the tunnel open
ing, should be the best that the county
could produce and SO good as to cap
ture the first prizes The local fairs
also were promised hearty support.
r. w. Curtis of Cedaredge. chair
man of the meeting, advocated the
adoption of rule by the Real Estate
Exchange which would allow the discip-
lining of real estate men who, in order
that they might make sale. knocked"
other sections of the county which a
prospective buyer might desire to in
vestigate.
The visitors were delightfully."- enter
tanned on the lawn at the home of Paul
Wilson. 1t was Illuminated with vari-
colored electric lights and after the
discussion cakes and ices were served.
A vote of thanks was rendered Mr.
Wilson for his hospitality.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16

to register. and is making plans for the
drawing on large scale. The exact
time for the allotment has not been set
although it probably. will take place
soon after the tunnel opening. Any
person who draws one of these tracts
will be able to readily dispose of his land
for sums ranging up to SIS, 900 for the
choicer tracts"
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16

e-= tion tunnel construc-
tion in the entire history of the whole
world
Like the roar of the thunder which
seems to dispel the storm clouds, the
dynamite charge reverberated through
the long excavation, the remaining
earth dropped from the resting place of
ages. the tunnel was through and the
dream Of years was realized.
The final shot was fred under the
direction of L. A Mcconnell. superin-
tendent of the west entrance forces,
At 5:s0 on Tuesday evening of last
week. When IL swas found that the
wall had been broken down. there arose
a mighty shout from those assembled
to witness the shot. and hearty con-
gratulations were extended to Mr.. Nc
Connell and his forces. while bells were
rung and whistles were blown.
Few realize the great length. depth
and dimensions of this tunnel. The
total length is 30. 57s feet. or nearly six
miles The headings met l0.sl3 feet
from the river, or east portal. and
1876 feet from the west entrance. At
one point the.tunnel runs ZOO feet be-
.ow the surface. while at the point
where the two headings meet, it is IT'S
feet under ground. The lateral dimen-
sions are II by II feet, making the total
excavation about 200. 600 cubic yards
The actual work required about five
years time and the expenditure of
nearly five million dollars.
When the canals and bitches are COM
pleted and unified, Ethe Gunnison tunnel
will supply water for 1900 acres.
This land is classed with the most fer
tile in the world and, with an abun-
dant supply of water. will produce the
most select grains, vegetables and
fruits.
d The Uncompahgre Valley. which will
be watered by this tunnel, extends forty
miles from north to south. II starts
very narrow few miles below Mont
rose and gradually widens until at
Delta, its broadcast and best portion. il
is twenty miles from east to west. The
land in this valley has been held in
large tracts heretofore, but now the
Government will ldivide it into small
farms. most Of them of forty acres
each. Water rights will be sold on
easy payments covering period Of
years, making it possible for the man
of limited means. to establish a home.
Because of the fact that Delta is sit
uated in the broadcast and best part of
this valley, this city should derive
greater benefit from the construction
Of the tunnel, the irrigation of the
lands and the thick settlement Of the
country than any other place, and its
population should easily double in the
next three or four years.
The formal opening of the tunnel
will take place September 2sth, in the
presence of number of high officials
Of the Government, but the date of
opening the lands has not been an
nounced.
When irrigation is fully established,
this valley willIbecome a veritsble par
adise. and with the rare products of
its rich SOIL its beautiful homes, its
crystal lakes and snow capped noun
tains, no more delightful place to live
will be found anywhere.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-16
HE breaking of the last
intervening space and
the bringing together
of the headings of the
great Gunnison tunnel
marked an epoch in
the history of the I'm
compabgre valley.

IL was a decisive
victory in a long, de-
termined battle. 1t
proved that nothing
could thwart the sue
cess of the greatest
undertaking in irriga-
tion tunnel construc-
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
The Business League
Continued from 4th Page.

country's prosperity; and for that
reason, every encouragement giver
this movement, but lends added
strength to the race and contributes
to the betterment of our national life.
Your are especially to be congrat-
ulated upon having organized the
business men of the District of Co
lumbia. This is city which brings
together the thousands from all over
the world, who with diversified inter
ests, political and otherwise would
naturally, in some measure lack that
cohesivenesS so necessary in the
building up of a permanent, towering
business.
For that reason this gathering to-
night, aad the work of the promoters
of the local league speaks volume:
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
HELPING THE POOR.

Miss Della NJ Shaw, superinten-
dent of the Mission Sunday School
at 1923 G Street northwest, gave an
entertainment and Christmas tree for
her pupils, New Years evening.
At 80 o'clock the same day she
prepared and sent a nice dinner to
a number of poor and aged people,
among whom was a woman IO4 years
of age. In her splendid work OF
helping the children and the poor OF
her section, she was assisted by Miss
Lucinda c. Allen, Mrs. Matte John
son and Miss Maud Wade. About
forty little children attended the en-
tertainment and each one got a bag
of candy and nuts and a present
They were happy lot of little folks
The Sunday School openes each
Sunday at ? 80 O'Clock p. m.
Miss Shaw is the president of the
Missionary Society of the Friend
ship Baptist Church. She is arrang-
ing to open sewing class for small
poor girls. He work is praiseworthy
and should receive the generous sup
port of the public.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
TEA TO THE BISHOP

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Overton, of
iii 2Ist Street northwest. gave a
small tea at 4,3o pm, on Thursday,
December 81. The tea was given in
honor of the new Bishop of the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Confer
ence, J. w. Smith, AN. DID, and
the new pastor of John Wesley, Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal Zion church
Rev. c. c. Alleyne.
Those present at the tea were:
Mrs. ]. w. Smith, Mrs. c. E. Al
lyme, Mr.. and Mrs. Alleyne, the ia
ther and mother of DR.. Alleyne, Hon.
and Mrs. John c. Dancy, DR.. S. L.
Corrothers, Dr. w. H. Ferguson,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tyson and
Mr.. G. NJ. Terrell.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
AFTERMATH OF THE BAN
QUIET.

President Pithman was no novice
as a presiding officer.
Attorney Jones was granted leave
to have his speech printed
The portion of ex-President Lank-
ford's speech that was not delivered
was ordered to be printed in The Bee
Mrs. Anderson looked like Queen
Elizabeth.
No one enjoyed the occasion more
than Mr.. Miles c. Maxheld He was
willing to purchase anything for the
Negro race.
DR.. Francis was all smiles and was
willing to take it all.
Mrs. Pittn1an was in happy mood
She never kept her eyes off of Sgd
ney.
Mrs. Dabney has an eye like an
eagle. Her carriage is dignifed.
Attorney Frisby enjoys olives
Attorney Jones had just been to
dinner.
John Lewis may be laboring man,
but no speech surpassed his Monday
night.
Mrs. Landlord took things quietly
Mrs. Daniel Freeman is still in
possession of her beauty and simpli-
city.
DR.. Charles H. Marshall never
lost an opportunity.
DR.. and Mrs. George Cabannis
were among the happy ones.
Artist Scurlock always had Z
bland smile. He must have been If
a courting humor.
Attorney Taylor looked like NorC
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09
Alexis, of Hayti.
Vandykes very much become Arch
iteCt Lankford.
MOTHFR-IN-IAWS
Editor of The Bee:

Editor of The Bee:
have decided to ask you to per
NIT me TO ask through the columns
of your paper, why mother-in-laws
are such impediments to husband and
wife OF course there are a few ex-
ceptiOnS TO the rule, and a very few.
Young married women allow their
mothers to influence them too much
in the conduct of their household
duties. Some mother-in-laws are too
meddleSonle for their own good.
The young married woman who
is doing well is easily persuaded by
her mother and before they know it
they are in a fuss with their hus-
bands to boss them or to dictate to
Many of them tell their daughters
that they would not permit their hus-
bands to boss them or to dicntate to
them as to what they should do or
should not do. Nothing seems to
satisfy the wife, and when it is too
late the wife is on the street.
There IS only one way to make a
home happy. The wife should be
congenial and do everything to please
her husband. Some women are never
satisfied with anything They take
their husbands earnings under the
pretense of spending it in their own
home, when upon investigation they
are spending all that they earn and
what their husbands give them and
are spending it in some one else's
family If the husband should speak
to them and endeavOr 10 persuade
them to look after their own homes,
they declare that their husbands are
cruel and abusive.
The married woman has not the
least idea how the husband has TO
hustle to keep the wife looking we'll,
and to give the children the neces-
saries of life. In nine cases out of
ten the mother-in-law is to blame
They are fussy and tricky, but the
innocent can never see the faults of
a fussy mother who has been a fail
ure herself and who is not happy
until the daughter follows in the
wake.
1t is best for young married people
to live to themselves because it is a
hard job for two married women to
reside in the same house at the same
time.
YOursTruly,
A Son-in-Law.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-09

schools throughout the South, in
cluding Walden, Fisk, Roger Vii
liams, Atlanta and Clark universities,
to celebrate this anniversary on the
first day of each year. This is the
first year that the celebration has
been concurred in at Howard Uni
versity.
The program today was as follows
Introductory remarks, L. c. Down
ing, president of class; reading Of
emancipation proclamation. R. c.
MCGUIRE; Lincoln's Gettysburg ora
ton, s. F. Phillips; excerpts from
Lincoln's stories, P. NJ. Bell; solo,
Thomas E. Jones. Miss Emma Car
roll, accompanist; address, Abraham
Lincoln-a typical American c.
Eugene Allen, of Atlanta Baptist
College; oration, "A Vision of the
Future" Christopher c. Lathers of
the Washington, D. c., bar; address,
Ferdinand D. Whitby.
The program was interspersed
with music by the Lyric Orchestra.
DR.. w. P. Thirkield delivered the
invocation.
The officers of the class are: Pres
ident, L. c. Downing; vice president
Mr.. Harris; secretary, T. E Jones :;
assistant secretary, Mr.. Colston !;
treasurer, Miss Ashborne; sergeant
alarms, Mr.. Gregg; chaplain, F. D.
Whitby.
The committee in charge was COM
posed of Messrs. Armstrong, Lecon-
te, Cook, Curtis, Beck, Walker
Johnson, Kyle, Murray, Robert H.
Harrison, Wiggens, Lyons, Mitchell,
Land, Porter and S. G. Bullock.