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The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Anderson-Haruey.

On Wednesday, April 14th, at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Harvey, 2456, King
street, Denver, occurred the wedding
of W. H. Anderson, of the Delta In
DEPENDENT. to Miss Anne Woodward
Harvey, of Denver.
After receiving the congratulations
of many friends in Denver, the young
couple arrived in Delta, their future
home, Sunday evening, where congrat-
ulations were renewed and several little
social functions were rendered.
The bride, who was popular Denver
artist, was the recipient of numerous
nice presents.
The groom is the only son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ. Anderson, of the INDE-
PENDENT, in the office of which paper
he is an able and Industrious assistant.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
To GrotD Seedless Watermelons.

Greeley. Colo. April 10. - (SpeciaD -
Seedless watermelons will be one of the
products grown by +. p Houses ex-
pertinent farm this year, if he is as
successful in growing watermelon
plants as last yeai.
When the Larent plant sends out n
strong shoot it is carefully watched un-
til it produces a healthy flower at a
proper place. when a shovel full of
dirt is thrown over the blossom and
under favorable conditions the plant at
this point sends down tiny rootlets
which in turn produce a second plant.
The fruit of the second plant. it is
claimed, will be found to be without
seed. The secret was given to House
by Dutch gardener years ago and
House tried it last year with success.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Backward Season Indicates
to Experienced Crow
ers That Everything
Is Favorable.
viii Mean Revival of Business
Activity, and Much Build
ing, Which Has AL
ready Begun.

General satisfaction was expressed
yesterday morning when the sun came
out clear and weather conditions ap-
peared favorable for a cessation of
storm and for warmer weather. Dur
ing the week of clouds and rain and
mountain SHOWS there had been no
hard freezing in the valleys, and fruit
growers feel they have escaped per-
haps the greatest of the danger peri
DDS. During the spell just passed hut
little if any smudging was attempted,
as it was not thou h necessary. Many
of the orchardists are well prepared to
smudge and protect their trees from
frost if it should become necessary. 1t
is now hoped by many that the season
will prove so favorable that smudging
will not be necessary. The next dan
ger period, if it comes, will probably
be in about two weeks, and if that
passes, as is now strongly hoped. the
crop should be entirely safe.
Confidence in big fruit crop is very
strong among growers. The season
has been backward and all the signs,
to the old timers, are announced fav-
orable.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Opinions May Be
Formed Hastily and
Expressed RashLeu.

1t Is hardly fair to say that any land
in Delta county is not good for this or
that purpose-particular not fair to
say so when either irrigation or drair-
age may make it as good as the best
Most of the land of our valleys was of
no value IN production until the hand
of man made it So That land intended
to be watered by the Gunnison tunnel
is now desert. Was it impossible TO
reclaim it the government would not
now be spending so many millions of
dollars upon its irrigation projects.
Many people, and particularly those
not well informed are too quick to form
and express an adverse opinion. The
taking care of this once worthless soil
has made it the best and most pro-
ductive on earth, and the fact that it
has proven true in every instance,
should be proof conclusive that the
remedy is at hand for all apparent
evils or seeming defects which show in
tracts not thus improved. Land may
be offered for sale that needs improv-
ing, but it is offered at price less the
cost of making the improvements, and
it is further true that the most valuable
of the farms and orchards now in
evidence have made their owners rich
because they got the land cheap and
did their own improving.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
A Park Beautiful, a Beehive
of Industry, a Wilder
ness Of Wealth and
Production.
Prophetic Of the Time, Description
Gould Not Be Too Graphic.
Even if lnspired.-Fact
Well Founded.

Orchards, gardens, small farms; ce
ment fumes, walks and paved streets;
electric systems for light, power,
travel and transportation; mills, fac
torres canning and preserving plants;
towns grown into populous cities; fine
schools and great educational institu-
tions-all these and more are in store
for Delta county. Such will be its
future when its soil shall have been
brought to the highest state of cultiva-
ton; when the county's limitless re-
sources shall have wrought its perfect
improvement. Ideal homes will mark
each small tract and these tracts, with
their ideal homes, will have value at
which no man now can even guess.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Council Doings.

At the regular meeting of the old
town council last Thursday night, the
business on hand was completed and
the reins turned over to the newly
elected mayor and city aldermen, who
proceeded to organize. Later it tran
spired that the new council should hold
its first meeting on Monday night, at
which time the body was reconvened
and the business of the previous session
was ratified.
In the matter of organization the
bonds of the city treasurer and clerk
were first read and approved.
Fred n. Dickerson was elected city
attorney, Dan Wagner city marshall.
Jesse Smith, night marshall and j. F.
Beatty pipe line rider. The city mar
shall is also superintendent of water
works.
John A. Curtis was elected City En-
gineer.
Alderman Penley was appointed a
committee to audit the books of the
town treasurer for the past years
term.
Alderman j. f. Hillman was appoint
ed mayor pro TEN.
Applications for pool and billiard
| licenses We're granted to Messrs. Her
rick and Shippee.
The work on water tunnel was or
dered investigated by pipe line rider
Beatty.
At theImeeting Monday night the
following standing committees We're
appointed.
Cemetery and Nelson.
Fire Hillman and Gallup.
Finance-Nelson and Conklin.
| Streets and Alleys-Penley and Gal
lup.
bitches and Water Rights-Gallup
and Conklin.
Water Works-Obert and Hillman.
| Adjournment taken to next meeting
! night.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Construction of Short L line at an Early
Date May Be Accomplished.
Letters Coming in Daily, Approving Suggestion
Of the Independent for Building the
Somerset-Placita Cut-Of
Swine Killed by Twenty-Nine.

Swine Killed by Twenty-Nne.
A North Delta farmer whose hog
was killed by train wrote to the COM
pany's claim agent for settlement.
He penned his communication thus ::
Dear Sir-My razorback strolled down
your track week ago today. Your
twenty nine came down the line and
snuffed his life away. You can't blame
me, the hog, you see. slipped through
a cattle gate, so kindly pen a check for
ten. the debt to liquidate He re-
ceived the following reply. "Old twenty
nine came down the line and killed
your hog we know. but razorbacks on
railroad tracks quite often meet with
woe. Therefore, my friend. we can
not send the check for which you pine.
Just plant the dead. place o'er its
head, Here lies foolish swine. -
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Judge Euing to Lecture.

On Wednesday evening May Srd. in
the Opera house in Delta. Hon. VIM.
G. Ewing will lecture on Christian
Science.
Judge Ewing was for years Judge of
the superior court in Chicago, a posi-
tion he gave up to work in the cause
of Christian Science, being chosen as
one of the lecture board. Judge
Ewing is fine speaker and knows
whereof he speaks. Judge King, of
Delta, will introduce the speaker.
All are cordially invited. Admission
free.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Old Game Law May Remain.

1t is rumored that the Colorado game
laws, as existing last year, are likely
to go unchanged. the Governor, in the
excitement of handling more important
legislative matters, having neglected
to sign the new game law passed as
amended. AS a matter of fact the
changes made were not very marked,
that on deer being the most important,
as it prohibited the killing of does and
fawn and shortened the season to 10
days
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Wanee-McBride.

In Delta. on April 2lst, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents. occurred
the wedding of Mr.. Victor Vance and
Miss Hazel Mcbride, both of Delta.
Rev. Geo. NJ. barley officiated. Both
young people are well and favora5ly
known. and the INDEPENDENT joins
with their host of friends in wishing
them happiness, long life and prosperi-
tY
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Steam Plowing North of Della.

The Hotchkiss steam plow outfit
began breaking ground at North Delta
Monday on the land of L. Q. Lewis.
The plow, which is a ten gang. is
drawn by a 80 horse power traction
engine. Its owners expect to receive
large breaking contracts along the
North Delta canal, which is now being
COMPLETED.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Lonnie Smith Killed BY
Train in Panama

Friends of Roy Smith. who used to
run the street lunch car at the corner
of Fourth and Main in Delta, and who
left last fall for Panama, have re-
ceived the news that his fifteen-year-old
son Lonnie. had been run over by a
train, cutting arms and legs off and
causing instant death. The many
friends of the family at Delta extend
their sincere sympathy.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Hiqh School Entertainment.

The Delta High School will present
two plays at the Opera House April
Both, the proceeds to go to the benefit
of the Athletic Association.
The plays will be good and should be
well patronized. The boys want to
play Boulder base ball and their ath-
letics as well as their dramas should be
given all the encouragement possible.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
athletic Note.

A Western Slope athlete who visited
California last season, took an ocean
trip and was standing in line with a
row of others ''practicIng. A fellow
came along and in the lull of the shouts
of Europel asked him: Got weak
stomach. haven't you?" Not on your
life," replied our athlete, I've been
watching little and think have been
putting it just as far as the best of
them
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
"a Case of Suspension.

One of the plays which the Delta
High School will present at the Opera
House on April Soth. is entitled as
above, and is full of interest, as is also
its accompanying play: LEND Me
Five Shillings.
The school talent should be given a
full house on that night. Benefit of
Athletic Association.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Garage Sold.

Mr.. C. II. Allen, of Fresno. Califor-
mia this week concluded the purchase
of the Blair Garage on Main street;
also the bicycle repair shop of G. c.
English. Mr.. Allen will arrive from
California in few days. Mr.. English
will leave Delta for Southwestern
Texas, where he expects to locate. Mr..
Allen is a brother-In-law of Mrs. j..
keplinger, of Garnet mesa
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
For Inducing Girl to Leave.

The following is from Tuesday s
Montrose Press:
This afternoon Sheriff DeGuelle went
east on the train to intercept VIM.
Mack whom it was alleged was re-
sponsible for Ethel Howard leaving
Sunday. At Lujane the sheriff learned
that Mack had disguised himself and
walked to Cedar Creek The officer
went on and nabbed the lad at that
point. bringing him back to town on
the afternoon train.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Killed at Montrose.

Karl p. Crimson, a Swede, was run
over by freight train at Montrose
Monday and his body badly mangled.
Death was instaneous. Crimson was
80 years old, unmarried and had no
relatives in this country except two
brothers WHOSE address was unknown.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Fire Department Holds
Annual Meeting
and Elects Officers.

The Delta Fire Department held its
annual meeting Wednesday night and
elected officers as follows:
j. C. Gale, chief; J. E. Beckley,
assistant Chief; H. P Galliher. Captain
of Company No. /; ]. E. Shue, Captain
of Company No. 2; Paul Osborne, Sec
retary; Allen Obert, Treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
about Noted Characters.

Wolf Face, the noted Cheyenne war
chief, is dead at FL Reno, Oklahoma
Forty years ago he commanded the
Indians at the battle of Washita, where
General Custer had a narrow escape
from the annihilation which afterwards
befell him and his comrades on the
Little Big Horn. Wolf Face was 100
years old and spent the greater part
of his life chasing up and down the
plains of Colorado in quest of jerky
and scaips.
Governor Poynter of Nebraska who
died the other day was son of the
soil. Besides participating in politics
he always took an active interest in
the various farmers organizations and
became well.known in the management
tural society. He took active part in
the state dairymen's association and
was one of the board of directors and
besides this gave much time to lectures
before agricultural Institutes on dairy
ing. On this topic he was quoted as an
authority Wherever KNOWN ana MS rep
utation as a dairy farmer was not con-
fined to Nebraska.
General Nelson A. Miles, the old
warhorse of the Indian days here in the
west, does not seem to partake especi-
ally of the Rooseveltian enthusiasm
enunciated by the press agents. He
says: IL never could see why man
wants to shoot elephants, zebras, ante
lopes and other animals willfully. l
believe a man who shoots an elephant
/ must have depraved mind. Elephants
are very useful to us for they are put
to work at so many things. Shooting
at an elephant is just like pouring shot
into the side of barn. 1t is really
too bad to kill them. The British gov
ernment has recently passed law
setting apart large tract of land in
Africa for reservation purposes and
for the protection of elephants, zebras,
antelopes, ostriches and other animals
that live in that section. 1t is pity
that such man should find enjoyment
in shooting at such things to kill
! them."
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Delta 8. Bs. Rob the
Grand Junction Hive.

Saturday afternoon the Delta high
school ball team played Grand juno
tion. winning the game by 9 to 8, after
Grand Junction had defeated Montrose
the day before. There was scarcely
an error in our boys play, and the way
they booked talleys was like taking
candy from babies.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Farley-McKmlev.

On Monday, in Delta, by Justide s.
L. Fairlamb, Mr.. Eugene Frances
Farley and Miss Jessie Alleta McKin-
ley, both of Hotchkiss.
The INDEPENDENT extends congratu-
lations to the happy couple.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
WM Phone Weather Reports

The Colorado Telephone company has
arranged to telephone weather reports
to the farmers who have phones each
evening when cold waves or frost
probabilities are announced.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
BAcA GRASpE. FLA. April II. 1903.
EDITOR INDEPENDENT,
Delta. Colo.

EDITOR INDEPENDENT.
Delta, Colo.
Dear Sir: have been much inter
estcd in your intelligent and graphic
exposition of the benefit that would
accrue to Delta county and the Western
Slope by the construction of the Somer-
set Placita link making shorter and
better line TO Denver. As an old rail-
road man it is not difficult to see that
II is easily feasible as far as its con-
struction by local capital is concerned
l fully concur with Mr.. Burton II.
Corbett in his able letter to the lNDE-
PENDENT, that the present railroad
situation makes the time ideal for local
capital to take hold of the matter with
n view TO secure new railroad con-
nection as soon as possible. l am pre-
pared to back my faith in such an
undertaking by duplicating Mr.. Cor
belts offer of subscription of $1,000
to the capital stock of company
organized by local capitalists to con-
struct this important link in Delta
County's destiny. / shall also be
pleased to assist in its organization
when return to Delta about June lst.
With best wishes for the enterprise and
hearty congratulations to the lNDEPEN-
DENT for its enterprising stand for
Delta County's advancement, l remain
Yours Sincerely,
f.. X. STANDIsH,
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23

Potatoes are high and getting higher.
last week at 81 to 81 10 per bushel all
through the Eastern and central
states.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23

Heavy rains have done some damage
to Florida fruits and damaged the
tomato crop 60 per cent.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23

No subject has ever come up IN
which deeper interest is felt than the
building of the cutoff railroad which is
to give Delta county a short line to
Denver and the East.
We say "'is to give" because the
road is going to be built, even If the
INDEPENDENT force has to get picks
and shovels and go TO work on the
grade.
What this paper has already said is
not forgotten. even though a lull IN
agitation may exist until the season
opens so that the ground may be fully
gone over and proper estimates made
Letters keep coming commencing
the INDEPENDENT for its good work
along this line, and no reader must
question but that the effort will be kept
alive. Further. we have information
of the most encouraging nature re-
sarding the undertaking of the enter
prise. the preliminary steps to be taken
not later than June.
1t is proper. however, that the inter
est of all Delta county people be
awakened to the Importance of accom-
plishing this great, progressive enter
prise. and all personal and private DIFF
ferenccs should be set aside in promul-
eating and pushing practical plans.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23

Apple markets East are quiet, sales
being sl.25 to 81 per box and So to
s.. so per barrel.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23

tne oUU cluO at ner barnet mesa
home on Friday evening of this week.
The ladies of the F. F. Club spent
a most delightful afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Will Childs on Dodge
street last Friday. Dainty refresh
ments were served during the after
noon.
Next Wednesday evening the ladies'
of the F. F. Club will entertain their
respective husbands at the K. P. hall.
A splendid banquet is on the program
which will be served by a number of
young ladies. Cards and music will be
the order of the evening.
Mrs. Frank C. Helt entertained about
thirty members of the Whist Club on
Wednesday evening of this week. The
usual enjoyable time was had at the
hospitable Helt home. The luncheon
served at the close of the evening was
in itself distinctive feature.
The "Cycle" rendered last Sunday
evening at the Presbyterian church by
Mrs. Bernice-Halley Forrest, soprano
and Mrs. C. A. Merrill, reader was
another Music Fest for those who
appreciate such things. Mrs. Forrest
was at her best and won every heart in
the audience. Mrs. Merrill rendered
her lines in a very delightful manner.
The violin solo by Louise Waller was
excellent and showed Miss Waller's
increasing ability. The choir also rem
dered several very commendable Sc
lections.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Society Notes.

Mrs. Clyde Stewart will entertain
the 800" club at her Garnet mesa
home on Friday evening of this week
The Delta independent., 1909-04-23
Growers NeDs From Eperywhere

Frosts have damaged the Delaware
peach crop to some extent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
LAJOIE BIGGER
THAN | THOUGHT

Nhpoieon Lnloie Il a bigger man
than ! save him credit for And the
rcst Of you who held the anne onin.
lon might lust As well own up TO
the truth.
Larry, BY reslgnlng a. manager
Of the Cleveland team when he de.
cided the team could not win a
pennant under his direction. proved
himself TO BE- made Of better tim.
bef than any ore supposed
have always held that II he
were oustsd I.ajole ~ouid sulk and
play the rorcheAd. but bis frank,
manly statement that ho wants the
team 10 ain a pennant and will do
he best 10 help another manager
win II. must command tho respect
even OF the men who have knocked
him.
Larry. the PLAYER. Will add more
strength to the team than Larry.
the piaycrmanhkef. look to see
the bio Freedman regain the bat.
tins honort he formerly held and
TO field better than be has tor the
past three years. nov be has slipped
out from beneath the extra Job.
A few days ago | said that Il
would not surprise tue 10 see f.ajoie
traded or sold. | said THIS before
the news Of hia resignation vas
flashed across the country. because
| believed Il 70 be true. | knew
the players were dissatisfied and
lei, sure Kllfoyl and somers. own.
err Of the team. would take somo
decisive step.
Well. Laioie has resigned. I
didn't believe he would. but be has
taken the proper step. He will re-
gain the popularity that was for.
merry his. and By doing hia best to
help whoever succeeds him. viii
prove that the stun be is made Of
Is genuine
Il f. a come.down for a man like
Laloie 10 step Into the ranks. but II
Ia better TO step down gracefully.
with tho statement that he IL out 10
help the team. than to be humillat.
I'd day afef day. and In the end
be forced to take the step he has
now taken Of his own volltion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
HAMBURG BELLE BREAKS WORLDS
RECORD; Then SOLD FOR $4,000
Trots a Mile in 2i0ll
Against Uhlin at Cleve-
land, Ohio, This After
noon.

CLEVELAND, o, Aus co. Ham
hufg Relic established a new world =
record for u trottlng race yestor
day By defeating uhlln In the first
heat OF match race for tho worlds
championship,
Tho famous trotter made tho one
mile In 2i0ih. Tho time by guar
tors was. 81. 1901, 1874, a.0iA
Hamburg Belle led all tho way
The former record was anSA,
aud was made by Crrscous at nrlgh
too Beach. n. v. August 10. 1901
Lou Dillon still holds the mile
trotiing record against time OF
.issSN.
Hamhurr belle captured the race
from uhlin by winning tho second
heat The time made BY quarters
In the second heat VAS sou,
69N. 1880. 2ioiA.
After Hamburg nellc had lowered
iheh worlds record for tfotting
races. n. NJ. Hains Of Cleveland this
afternoon purchased the racer for
$4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
TO HOLD BIC BOXING
AND WRESTLING TILT

Tho exposition amateur wrestling
and boxing tournament for the
championships OF Western America.
viii be held In the Natural Amphi'
theatre At the exposition On Sep
TENDER IL. 10 and II. under the
auspices Of the Amateur Athletic
Union. Arrangements for the big
gest tournament In the history Of
the Northwest have been practical.
ly complete by Director OF Ath-
lstics Vim. inglis. and entries are
already coming IN. five from Los
Angeles and three from St Louis
being the first 10 arrive yesterday.
Every athletic club on the western
side Of the country has been In
vitsd to send its best men. The
Olympic club Of Frisco. Multnomah
Of Portland. and Seattle Athletic
club will have a big list OF en-
trics Spokane. Denver. Salt Lake
and cities IN the middle vest are
yet to be heard from. For the bon.
ing and wrestling eyents the Amphl-
theatre. which seats Is 600 people.
will be specially lighted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
JIM BARRY
AFTER BIC
CAME NOW

los ANGELES, Aug -lom
Mccarey. local pusilistie impress
sario. yesterday mailed articles to J.
johnson which, II signed, will bind
a match between the black cham
pion and Jim barry narry's Vie
tory over Burns has placed him In
line for the match and hia admirers
hers are Of the opinion he VIII
have a fair chance with Johnson In
a limited i0Fouud engagement
According to the, articles sent
to johnson. the fight Is to be
staged At the Maud Junction pavil
ION. In this city. about September
III johnson is 70 recelve $1,000
for his appearance. while Harry Is to
be guaranteed st0oo barry IL
slightly the worse for wear As the
result Of his encounter with theh
hard hlttlng Burns lie will leave
tomorrow for a nearby mountain
resort for a tweNeeks rest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26

BAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Aug. 10
Ad wolgast, the scrappy little Nh.
vaukeean-puffed Of chest--alao
head-oyer bis great showing
against Battling Nelson. will not
DO seen in action again until he
meets Altell In thla city In Sep.
TENDER. That is, II Aitell cares to
take the match.
Wolgast thinks he has a clnch
with Attell and he also thinks It's
pipe for him TO beat Nelson In a
i5round battle. In fact. the little
fellow thinks a whole lot Of VOL.
CAST No one will deny that he has
a certain right to feel cocky over
the slamming he gave Nelson, but
he Ia so awfully "sweiled up" that
he is becoming rash
Woigast'a def. issued here. Is