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The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
The Frosts of This Week.

That the frosts of this week did
some damage in spots is natural to
expect. though we have no doubt
that what ever damage there may
have been. will prove as in other
cases, overestimated.
Reports from the different sections
say that some of the latest varie-
ties of apples TO bloom were injured.
Also that sweet cherries and ap-
rricots suffered some. Some drop
ping of fruit from the trees well
formed is looked for. In sections
this may shorten the yield. while
in other sections 1t may only aid in
what would have been a necessary
thinning of fruit on the trees
Bttle later.
While 1t is barely possible that
we may have other frosts this month,
steady, warm weather is generally
expected and Delta county prom
ises 10 have her full proportionate
share of frult
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
High School Meet in
Delta Fine AFFAIR Says
Gunnison News-ChampiOr

Quite delegation of high school
girls and boys went last SATURDAY
to Delta to take part in the annual
Western Slope Rhetorical and Ath-
letic field meet. Prof w. A. Franks,
superintendent of the county high
school was accompanied by O'Fallon.
Mullin, Larry Stone, Quin and Lucero
as the track team, and by Miss Helen
Webster as representative in the de-
clamations and Miss Kate Redden In
oratory. Miss Essie Pittser, Chester
Pittser and Bruce Blackstock also
went down.
Ouray swept the fields as Delta
did last year winning 10 points.
Montrose got 81. Telluride 10, Delta
g, Gunnison 5, Olathe 4. and Paonia
8. Owen OFallon of Gunnison
broke the Western Slope record
with the shot put. putting it 3S
feet and inches.
In the defamation contest, Miss
Helen Webster won great applause
by her rendition of the Soul of the
Violin" She divided first place with
Miss Sandberg of Ouray. the judges
being unable to decide which was the
better For second place, Montrose
and Paonia also tied In the argu-
ment. Kracaw of Telluride, won first
with the Paonia man second, Delta
third. In oratory Telluride won first,
Delta second and Ouray third. Miss
Redden, who was to have given the
Grafton for Gunnison was taken Sc
verely ill with pneumonia and was
brought home in a very critical con-
dition.
The county athletic field meet open
to all boys in any school in Gunni-
son county has been changed to the
date of Saturday May 2Sth. 1t will
begin on the base ball field at Gun
uison at / 100 O'Clock.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
DIR. Hyde Gets Life.

The jury in the Hyde murder
trial rendered their decision Mon
day forenoon of murder in the first
degree. with sentence of life impris-
onment.
1t is claimed that DR.. Hyde's
own testimony did more than any
other of the evidence to secure the
conviction. as, up to its taking,
there was so strong disagreement
among the jury as to preclude
their arriving at a verdict.
But it is likely that another trial
will be applied for. very probably
procured, and the country will be
again RECALLED with the story of
the alleged Swope poisoning in all
its hideousness.
DR.. Hyde is either monster un-
pictured. or wronged man. Who
shall know?
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Immense Tracts of Land Withdrawn.

Immense Tracts OF Land NlthuraWn
Land aggregating 161 ,s76.22 acre
vas withdrawn from public entry yes
terday by the local land office. upon
request OF the state engineer. This
action was taken upon the applica-
tion of Mr.. Daniel Chrisholm, a null
millionaire of Colorado Springs.
to the state land board to set the
tract aside for irrigation and dispo-
sition under the Carey land act.
II is stated that the project will
cost about 100000 and be com
pleted In from three TO five years.
The following townships We're with
drawn: 7. 40 n. X. . and l6. w;
T ~ n. r. 10, 16. II and is w;
TAG ". R 10, II and IS W; T. a.
n. r. II and Is. all in n. NJ. p. NJ.
The land withdrawn and included
in the project is situated in Montrose
and San Miguel counties. about an
equal amount in each. The law under
which it is withdrawn-the Carey
land act-requires that the project
be pushed to completion without un-
necessary delay. under the super
vision of the state engineer. When
completed. the project will be thrown
open to settlement as other public
lands. The tracts may be divided
into smaller units. but cannot eN-
o1cd l60 acres to one individual.
Inquiry at the land office secured
the information that. while descrip-
tions of the tracts withdrawn en-
brace lands already entered under
the Redlands and Lilylands. Buckle
lev Wells and other existing pro-
jects. rights of prior claimants are
fully protected. They may continue
to relinquish claims and do any act
in the future that was permissible
hefore the withdrawal. In other
words, the withdrawal does not. in
any manner, affect lands entered
before May 12, 1910.
IL is not known at present just
who are backing the enterprise. but
it is well known that Buckley Wells
has recently filed upon all the water
In the San Miguel river water shed
and that Daniel Chrisholm made
application for the witt drawGl of the
lands, consequently IT is safe to as
eume that il is the Wells-chris-
holm project enlarged.-Western
Empire
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
City Council.

Tuesday nights proceedings aside
from routine business were:
Swearing in of Walter Singleton
as member to fill the vacancy of
T. B. Geer.
Resolutions to accept offer of
grading expenses and open Third
street to enter Garnet mesa. For
the grading expenses certified
check was filed. The necessary va
eating orders were made and con-
tracts for the opening and grading
of Third street will be entered into
Mt once.
A Encouragement of committees
necessary on account of vacancies
and new councilmen. was announced
by Mayor u. =. Smith.
The plans for n new city hall
were further discussed. and another
weeks time asked.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
PEOPLE OF COUNTY WILL BE
KEPT INFORMED OF
ITS PROGRESS.
Candidates for the Prizes Will Be
Enrolled as Their Names Are
Proposed-COntest VIII Have
Special Editor and Manager
Great Interest Promised.

The independents prize subscrip-
ton contest is now fairly launched
and work already begun.
BY referring to the double column
advertisement on another page, a
general idea of the plan and value o
the prizes can be obtained. Any ad-
ditional information can be had by
writing to the Contest Editor.
AT an early date the manager of
the contest will visit the candidates
in all the districts. giving them such
Instruction and aid as will be pos
sible
In next and future issues, a re
cord of the progress being made will
be published Nominate your favor
ite candidate and get her in the
field The early work counts as well
as the later. The contest will close
on the evening of July Fourth.
For details see page four.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
The High Line Ditch.

Promoters of the Grand mesa
High Line ditch are well pleased
with the interest that is being taken
in the project.
Messrs. r. w. Curtis, Charles
blanchard, Clarence Dillon and Phil
stephens, who have been most &C
tive in the enterprise. are now con-
fident that application for the full
amount of water will soon be in
and that the building of the i'm
portant ditch will be assured, as
applications are coming in rapidly.
Work is now ready to begin on
the ditch and it will be pushed to
completion and will form one of the
important Waterways of the county.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Orders to Place Flowers
Upon the Graves of
Confederate Dead

Washington, May 15.-If the sug-
gestion contained in general order
issued by Comm mander-in-chief Van
SAINT of the Grand Army of the Re
public is needed, Union veterans of
the Civil war will place flowers on
the graves of former confederates
on Memorial day. The order says:
1T is recommended that where
ever che grave OF en- ex-Confederate
soldier is found, that flowers be
placed thereon, as a tribute to the
bravery of the man who fought on
the other side, remembering that
ne too, was an American soldier.
We were once enemies, but now
friends. The long, dark night is over.
Out of the darkness comes no echo
no strife, no bloodshed, but univer-
sal fellowship lights the lamp to
guide the feet of our young repub-
lie"
The Commanderin-chie also sug-
gests that the veterans, while re-
membering dead comrades, do not
forget the living. Il urge you, if
possible the orders say. Ito the
exercise of the greatest charity to-
ard those who are suffering from
disease or wounds, and toward those
by reason of the infirmities of age
are not able to support themselves
and those dependant upon them.
Others may, but we should never for
get their brave deeds"
Another recommendation is that
the veterans discontinue all games
OF sport and all kinds OF proclamation
of the day" and 'unitedly strive to
make this memorial day universally
observed and one long to be remem-
bered." In conclusion, the orders
officially notify officers OF the Grand
Army of the Republics recognition
on June l. 4th, as Flag day.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Roulder's Diogenes.

Editor Paddock, of the Boulder
Camera, remarks that he is search
ing the Denver papers to see II
there are any honest men in that
city except Judge Lindsey and Sarah
Plat Decker. How do you suppose
the militant suffragette likes to be
classed as mere man?-Fort Col
Inns Review.
In these days of high price of
meat. extra ribs rule high, and
women should remember the surgical
operation of the garden of Eden
Boulder Camera.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
He Didn't Have Dollar.

He didn't have dollar, he didn't
have dime: his clothes and shoes
looked as though they had served
their time. He didn't try to kill
himself to dodge misfortunes whacks,
Instead he got some ashes and ill
led five dozen sacks. Then next
he begged a dollar. In the paper
in the morn he advertised tin polish
that would put the sun to scorn-
He kept on advertising. and just
now. suffice to say, he's out in Cal
ifornia at his cottage on the bay.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
MANY DELTAITES WILL HE UP
GUNNISON RIVER NENT
TUESDAY.
Grubs. Flies. Worms and Bait
Being Secured and Outing Equip
ment Bundled up-Water Re
ported Normal and Fishing EN-
pectations High.

Many Delta people are getting
ready to make trip up the Gunni-
son next Tuesday to try for trout.
The Independent hasn't learned
the names of all who intend going,
but among those named are: A. w
Carr, ]. E. Shue, Geo. S. Conklin.
Dan Doughty and Ed Var De Venter.
Reports from up the Gunnison
are TO the effect that the water is
not too high and that fishing should
start in fine.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Fake Indian Scare.

The newspapers had n hot time
with Pueblo Indian uprising In
New Mexico n week ago. The Pueb-
los and Navajos are about the most
peacable race of people now In the
world. Once In while young
buck gets out and adds a little ma
tive wine to the large stock of vine
gar already on hand, and becomes
"A bad Indian. but the court records
OF New Mexico show that for thirty
years there has been less percentage
OF crime among the worst OF the
Pueblos, than among the best OF
the whites.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
The Denver Election.

At the election in Denver Tues
day the Vets won by .0o0.
Water Franchise lost.
Scattering commissioners on all
tickets were elected.
Amendments presumably carried
but as yet uncertain.
Kindel in doubt. May be counted
out but will fight.
Citizens plan state organization.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
should Begin the Second
SPRAYING of Orchards at Once

Z. p. Taylor. County Entomolo-
gist of Mesa county. advises orchard
owners to begin their second spray
ing against coddling moth at once,
as limbs of trees have been brought
to him upon which he found fresh
eggs, laid within the past few days
and which will be Matched within
week
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Big surface Creek Land Sale.

]. Il. Cole on Tuesday sold his
240-acre ranch east of Eckert to
j. NJ. Gagan. The reported con-
sideration was $4,000.
Investments In Delta county have
been going on just the same as If
there had been no comet threaten
ing to brush OF the top OF the soil.
and more investors and homeseekers
are coming every day.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
The Rnrcnu of Mines.

President Taft has signed the bill
creating the Bureau of Mines. which
Is designed to assist the Geological
survey and generally help the min
Ing industry. 1t will be n paid de-
pnrtneht with that of the Interior
aud will have an ofilciai head whose
salary will be $1,000 a yeer.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.

Leo j. Foster of Montrose, was
elected State Warden, X. of c.
The G. A. R. encampment at
Grand Junction, was quite a success.
Mrs. Preston of Delta, visited
week.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Wilson, California
mesa week ago
John Potter of California mesa,
hired tramp last week. He is re-
ported to have bought him a pair
of rubber boots. put him to irri-
eating and loaned him his watch.
When MIR. Potter was out of sight.
the tramp went out of sight per-
manently.
Gus Grandquist drilled into
missed shot at the Tomboy mine at
Telluride last Tuesday morning. He
received the. force of the explosion
full in the face, tearing the upper
part of his head off. He was work
ing alone and his body was not
found until several hours afterward.
w. Harvey Smith is recovering
from accidentally shooting himself
about ten days ago, at his place
east of the old HALEY ranch. Smith
went out to shoot at a dog. He was
carrying the revolver in his hand
held behind him. when it went of,
the ball penetrating at the thigh
and ranging down to the ankle,
where il was extracted.
George Estes, an old d. < r. G.
engineer. was stricken with appo-
plexy near Almont, above Gunnison
Sunday. Feeling the attack, he
closed the throttle and the train
stopped. When found by the fire
man, he was unconscious and did not
regain consciousness, but died soon
after reaching Gunnison. His daugh-
ter. Mrs. A. d. Mckee was in Gun
nison to meet him.
A baby boy was born on the Pull
man train at Grand Junction FRI
day night of last week to Mr.. and
Mrs. Delaney of Glenwood Springs.
The Delaneys were on their way
home from California when the
unexpected event took place. The
smoking department of the Pull
man car was turned over to Mrs.
Delaney, where the child was born,
and mother and child proceeded
on their way home to Glenwood,
Conductor S. G. Nanderberg, one
of the Oldest conductors on the Rio
Grande. has again returned to Sa-
Ida and taken the run between
Salida and Ouray. For several years
Mr.. Vanderberg has been running
out of Delta. and the many friends
of the family here, will be glad to
hear of their return. Frank Per-
kins, who was on the Salida-Ouray
run, will now take the run between
Salida and Alamosa.-Salida Re
cord.
Mrs. Bernice Osborne. girl
mother of 10 years. committed sui
eide in Grand Junction last week
by swallowing acid. The case OF
this very unfortunate girl is
an extremely sad one. Her husband
away, she quarreled with her sister
recently and left her house. obtain
ing work in restaurant. Here she re-
fused to wait on a colored man and
was discharged. She died without
money. and her sister, Mrs. lena
Sissom, with whom she had quar-
relied. refused to see her. even when
dead. Others were trying to make
up money to procure her u decent
burial.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Reading Class Play a Success.

The plays. "A Mousse Trap" and
"The Winning of Full San." as
given by the reading clas of Mrs.
Deter at the Lyric theater last
Thursday night drew a full house
and were well received. as most all
local talent events are in Delta. The
acting by all the caste was good.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Fifty Millions i'm Colorado
For New Railroad Track.

1t is announced from Denver that
the railroad companies will spend
about s50.000,00O on new track
within n year.
Among the roads to make these
expenditures are the D. & Il. G.. the
Burlington and the Colorado 4
Southern.
The Colorado & Southern is to
build 12O miles of new road. the
Burlington 200 miles and the y. 4
II. G. about 40 miles. beside double
tracking and broad suaging.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Memorial

The G. A R. and the w. R. c.
will meet at l o. o. F. hall Sunday,
May 29th at 1913 a. m. and march
to the opera house where Rev. John
son will preach the Memorial Ser
mon al 1900 a. m.
Monday. May 30th, all old SOL
diers and members of the w. R. C.
meet at l. o. o. F. hall at 800 a.
m. Conveyances will be waiting to
take them TO the cemetery.
PROGRAM.
w. R. c. Memorial services at the
monument to unknown dead. Strew-
ing of flowers. Music. Address by
Rev. William J. Sly at 1873 a. m.
Decoration of graves by G. A. r.
All old soldiers, whether members
of Post or not are urged to join
with us. All persons having flowers
to give will please leave them at
l. O. O. F. hall.
The Delta independent., 1910-05-20
Big Masonic Meeting.

Delta Lodge. No. 81, A. F. & A.
NJ, expects to hold an unusually
large meeting this evening and to
confer the third degree. Eckert
lodge has been invited and has ac-
cepted tho Invitation. After the
work, refreshments will be served.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-27

great primma donnas, she shines. She
has the rare gift Of making the for
malities of a concert dwindle until the
affair resembles a home musicale
rather than a stiff ceremonious recital
Nine. Gadski is accompanied on the
tour which will bring her to the Co
lumbia soon, by her husband and her
daughter Lotta-
Greenbaum, who is impressario for
Gadski in this city. promises that the
diva's programs will contain much that
is new and much that, having been
heard here before, has become classic
by Gadski's treatment.
Miss Alma Bradley has a faded bou-
quet in her possession. The young lady
is in Arizona" which comes to the
Princess next Sunday, and has been
playing in the Augustus Thomas drama
for several years. During recent
season the episode which resulted in the
bouquet happened, she says. While
giving the Britisher a taste Of the wild
west as exploited in Arizona" the king
and queen of England and the Princess
Victoria occupied a box, and at the
close of the performance summoned
Miss Bradley, presenting her a bouquet
appropriately tied with red. white and
blue ribbons. Not" says Miss Bradley,
that I think royalty is an advantage
10 cG1IlclS01, DuC 1t WIS IL
courtesy and done graciously and
gracefully. I have kept that bouquet"
Already Nine. Nazimova's advance
courier Henry Luther, is IN town, ar
ranging for the presentation of his star
at the Savoy as soon as THE City"
leaves The Russian actress, whose
achievements at the Van Ness, where
she made her first San Francisco bow,
IN 10 do nf nj
goers. will give us three plays this
time-two of which are by Ibsen. They
are Little Eylof" and "a Dolls House"
She will also let us see or hear 'The
Fairy Tale" which is a play done
from the German of Arthur Schnitzel
by Nina Lewton. This was given its
premier last month.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-27
THERE'S NO RISK
IF This Medicine Does Not
Benefit You Pay Nothing

physician who made a speciality of
stomach troubles. particularly dyspep-
sia. after years OF study perfected the
formula from which Rexau Dyspepsia
Tablets are made.
Our experience with Rexau Dyspepsia
Tablets leads US to believe them to be-
the greatest remedy known for the re-
lief of acute Indigestion and chronic
dyspepsia. Their ingredients are sooth-
ing and healing to the inhamed men,
branes of the stomach. They are rich
in pepsin, one Of the greatest digestive
aids known to medicine. The relief
they afford is almost immediate. Their
use with persistency and regularity for
a short time brings about a cessation OF
the pains caused by stomach disorders.
RexalI Dyspepsia Tablets will insure
healthy appetite. aid digestion and pro-
mote nutrition. AS evidence of our
sincere faith in Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
let's. we ask you to try them at our
risk. If they do not give you entire
satisfaction, we will return you the
money you paid US for them. withouc
question or formality. They come in
three sizes; prices 25 cents. so cents
and $1.00. Remember. you can obtain
them only a The Owl Drug Co.. Inc.
10 Market ST., us Market ST.. Post and
Grant ave. Sixteenth and Mission sts,
Fillmore and Geary SITS.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-27
Three ARE Held
IN PICTURE ROW
Herzog, Micflaels and Duhem
Are Accused of Infringing
Copyright

Nathan j. Herzog, BENJAMIN Michaels
and Victor H. Duhem, arrested by the
local police Tuesday night for the theft
OF Tex Richards moving pictures of
the Jeffries-Johnson fight, were taken
into the custody of the United States
marshal yesterday for infringing the
copyright on the pictures. Their trials
will begin in the federal court No
vember z.
The warrant on which the three men
were arrested by the federal authori-
ties was issued by United States Com
missioner Wright, who fixed Herzogs
bond at $4,000 and the other two at
$4,000 each Duhem. who photographed
the pictures for the other two, is re-
garded as a tool and the charge
against him probably will be dismissed.
Bonds for all three were furnished
after their arraignment before Com
missioner Wright, and they were re-
leased.
Harry J. McKannay, attorney for the
J. & ]. company and the Motion Picture
patents company of New York, the hold
ers of the copyrights of the fight pic
lures. swore to the complaints charg-
ing the accused men in the police
court with grand larceny and in the
federal court with infringing a copy
right. The maximum penalty for in
fringing a copyright is $1,000 fine and
a years Imprisonment.
The prosecution contends that the
pictures were taken by Herzog, who,
as manager Of the Silver Palace the
ater. where the films were being run.
was intrusted with their care to
Michaels' Royal Palace nickelodeon.
where they were photographed by Du-
hem.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-27
letters ASK Wife
TO OBTAIN DIVORCE
Judge Van Nostrand Reads Mis-
sive Confessing Attachment
and Gives Decree

Il was goaded by letters and teIe-
phone messages from my husband into
suing him for divorce" testified Minna
NJ Kersch. who yesterday asked Judge
Van Nostrand for a divorce from John
Kersch. For six months he telephoned
me almost daily, telling me he loved
another woman. and asking me why
didn't begin suit against him." Mrs
kersch showed the judge one of the
letters.
II had no idea what love really was
until three months ago." wrote Kersch.
Then I met 1t and I have not had a
peaceful hour since. You know I never
looked at another woman until I met
my nemesis. Let us agree to disagree" >"
Mrs. Kersch was granted a divorce.
WOMAN ELOPEs TWICE
Joseph w. Williams. a rope maker.
brought to his home his friend. AL
Morse. a boiler maker. with disastrous
results. as related to Judge Graham
yesterday.
Morse captured the affections of Mrs
Williams and they eloped. But Will
Hams was forgiving. He took back
his wife two months later Neverthe-
1865, Sic went OIL d second time Win
Morse, the husband said. He was grant
ed a divorce.
Ida Julienne Williams, who was
granted a divorce from Arthur VIII
liams, testified that her husband tried
TO force her to enter a disreputable
house They were married in Belgium
nine years ago.
Guy Henry Latham told Judge Van
Nostrand that when he offered to kiss
his wife, Elsie, she always slapped his
face. For this he was granted a di-
vorce.
WIFE COMPLAINS OF CRUELTY
Clara d. Edwards sued DonneIIson P.
Edwards. salesman earning 1925
month, for divorce on the ground of
cruelty. His wife wants 500 month
alimony
Suits for divorce were begun by:
John H. Coburn against Edla Coburn cruelty
Florence c.. Davis against G. NJ. Davis, deser
Mary Ellen Rude against Lloyd H. Rude. de-
sertion-
Della B. Arbuckle against Arthur c. Arbuckle.
desertion.
Amy Doyle against Alexander ]. Doyle,
cruelty.
Adele Novarese against Joseph R. Novarese,
desertion.
Martin E. Dunn. against Carrie NJ Dunn de-
sertion.
Divorces were granted yesterday as
follows:
BY Judge Van Nostrand-Bella A. Fisk from
John A. Fisk. cruelty; Louis E. Fisher from An
ME E Fisher, desertion.
BY Judge Cabaniss-Alexander II. Still from
Edith Adele Still. cruelty.