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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
FIGHTING CONTINUES.
Federals Pounding Away at Aqua
Prieta With Field Piece.

Douglas. Ariz.. At S.45 tonight the
FcderaIs brought into pia! 3-poaila
field piece and began hammerihs at
Aqua F-ieta With shells. At $50 a ter
rife explosion shook the entire town.
II occurred near the bull ring ana Is
believed to have been Il mine placed
there by the rebels immediately after
they cantured Aqua Prieta.
CHARLES Wexler, young American,
lehting with the Insurrcctos. came
into Douglas at night fall. severely
wounded in the breast He was taken
to the Red Cross hospital.
Wexlers home is in Brooklyn lie said
there were no wounded in Aqua Prieta
all the injured having been brought to
the United states side. Federals number
inc $500 are south of Aqua Prieta. he said,
and behind them is the combined force
of Antonia Garcia and Juan Cabral num-
hering 1900 In Aqua Prieta the garrison
forces number 600.
WcXlcr said the plan was for Cabral
and Garcia to drive the Federal forces
towards the Aqua Prieta bull ring. They
will then either have to surrender to the
rebels or dash for the United states line
and surrender to the American soldiers.
The rebels tonight asked that the
United states troops prevent the Fed
erals from fighting from an old adobe
slaughter house directly on the inter
national line to the east of Douglas. a
buele call assembled the United States
Cavalry. which immediately began its
patrol of the line again.
Ba Lasario Garcia, commander Of
the rebels at Aqua Prieta. surrendered
himself to captain, Gauj"t OF the Isl
l. :. Cavalry. at $50 o'clock tonight.
He came to the line and explained
that he was giving himself into the
custody OF the Cnited states author
tiles as an Individual and not as
commander OF the rebels.
Captain Gaujot was on the boundary
line at the time. Garcia was immedi-
ately taken to army headquarters in
the City hail park. His surrender for
a time gave rise to the report in Doug
las that the rebels had surrendered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
Berry, Mildred Halnlin. Lulu Payne.
Mildred Shorey, Mavis Wiley.
NO MORE DOUBLES"
New Order Issued BY N. {. Tel. G.
Tel. Co.

The New England Telephone & Tel
esraph Co. has issued new orders to
the subscribers all over New England
and they went into effect Monday
morning. The rule is that there will be-
no more doubles when you call Cen
trail for a number.
owing to the fact that some letters
are to be used in place of numbers in
some places, the word double" will be
eliminated so as not to conflict with the
letter w. which will be used in some
instances.
In calling Central for numbers like
500, formerly called by local patrons,
five-double o, ask for 500. For another
example. the Journal number, 2SS-11.
Don't ask Central for two double eight,
ring eleven. but call two eisht-eight,
ring eleven. All other numbers with
doubles" should be called as the
above examples.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
WOMAN'S HIGHEST SPEED.
Mrs. Cuneo of Long Island Breaks Au-
tomobiIe Record.

New York. April ia speed never
attained by woman before. it is
believed. was made by Mrs. John
Newton Cuneo of Richmond. Long Is
land, today at the Long Island Motor
Parkway. Driving Louis Disbrow' $
record smashing car, Mrs. Cuneo
swept down {, half-mile straight away
course first in II and then in 16%
seconds, according to A. A. A. stop
watches. or at the rate of 1o9 an hour.
The rule Of the A. A. a. against
women drivers bars Mrs. Cuneo from
participation in races, so the record
does not count officially.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
AMERICAN RELEASED.
A. n. Saleeby Arrested at Mexcali-
Funds for Relief.

Washington, Arril IA. Fl. Salec-
by. an American citizen. recently an
rested at Mexicali on charge of at
tempting to induce Federal soldiers to
desert, has been released in response
to urgent representations by the state
department.
Owing to the scarcity of food at Ala
mo. Mexico. where several American
women and children are held prison.
ers. United States Consul Schumacher
at Ensenada has been authorized by
the American National Rcd Cross TO
draw funds for the relief of the Amer
leans. The prisoners are unharmed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
Funeral of Late Charles A. Redington

The funeral of the late Charles A.
Redington was held at p. NJ. Mon
day from his late home on Rednston
street. The service was conducted by
Rev. George Dana Sanders of the
Unitarian church and was largely at
tended. a large number OF floral trib-
utes marked the Eigh esteem of the
deceased The bearers were DR.. l..
G. Bunker. f. w. Heath, Sheridan
Plaisted and Fred J. Arnold. The
burial was at the Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

ne regular meeting Of kennebec
Camp. No. II. United Spanish War
Veterans. will be held Wednesday eve
ming of this week. This meeting falls
on April 10, the annual Muster day.
when the camps all over this country
and elsewhere meet to renew their al
legiance to the United States and to
the Spanish War Veterans. An in
teresting ceremony will he held. All
members are requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

Joseph Burns of Bangor has been
engaged by Mayor w. 4. Pattangall as
his secretary and stenographer for his
office in the city building. Mr. Burns
arrived Monday and will take up his
duties Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
The Battle Is Ended.

Aqua Prieta April 11.-At l0.45 to-
night the battle between the Mexican
Federals and lnsurrectos, which began
at dawn. came to an end. The rebels
are holding almost every position they
had at daVhreak
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
SPORTING NOTES.

Hans Holmer. the American distance
runner defeated Gus Liunstrom OF
sweden in a 15-mile indoor race at
New York Monday night. Holmcr's
tirle was | hour. Il minutes and %
seconds. Holmer led at ever mile.
With LjunStrom close behind until Il
few laps from the finish. Then Holmer
srrinted and gradually drew away
from the Swede, winning by about %
Yards
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

The sixth in the series of Parents
meetings viii be held from to $50 +.
NJ. at the Redington street school and
all parents and friends are cordially
invited to be present. Short addresses
will be given py tie teachers and by
Supt. II. c. Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

An Easter pall Was given at the
Elks' hall Monday evening by the So
ciaI club of the Modern Woodmer.
\ large number We're present to en-
joy The evening. Music was furnished
by Uarl0Ws Orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
Funeral of Mrs. Laura B. Minot.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Laura
r. Minot was held Monday morning
from her late home on Western avenue.
The service was conducted by Rev. r.
c. Whittemore of the First Baptist
church. The body was taken to Bel
grade for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

Tho Womans Club banquet will be
served at $50 Tuesday evening at the
Taconnot clubhouse \ dime Offering
will be received at this time from
any who wish to contribute to the
state Educational fund.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

The Waterville High school baseball
team will open its season Wednesday
afternoon at Augusta With the Cony
High school The team is working it,
self into shape and Coach Allen is
sure he has a winning aggregation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

Horace J. Cook. L. of NJ. 10, who
has been employed at the office of j..
II. Burleieh. civil engineer. left sun
day night for New York City where
he will be engaged on a valuation sur
NnN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

The appearance of the large street
sprinkler on Main street early Monday
morning was hailed with delight by
tie merchants, who for the past week
have suffered greatly by the dust.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

The meeting for the purpose of form
ing a Waterville athletic association
was postponed from Sunday afternoon
until 80 +. NJ. Wednesday of this
week at 10 Main street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

Richelieu Lodge a. b. s. will hold
an Easter ball Wednesday evening at
Elks' hall ard a large number of invi-
tations have been extended. Music Will
be furnished by the Leahy Sisters Or
chestra of this city. Refreshments will
be served
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

The newly organized Champlain
Lodge. No. SO. Degree of Honor. gave
an enjoyable Whist party and dance
Easter Monday night at y. O. L. W.
hail. over 80 tables were in use dur
ing the evening. After the Whist Il
short order of dances was enjoyed.
Refreshments We're served at intermis-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
Funeral of Late Joseph Swain.

The funeral of the late Joseph Swain
of Leighton street was held Monday
afternoon. The service was conducted
by Rev. j. NJ. Frost of the Methodist
church. The burial was at the Pine
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
Ready to Attack Juarez.

El Paso Tex. April IA report
was received late tonight from sources
believed to be reliable that 2000 in
surgents had arrived within l. miles
OF Juarez. ready to attack the town by
nlnrnlnP
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

The second annual exhibition and
Silver tea of the class in wood carving
will be held from > To $50 +. NJ at the
Ware parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

The annual concert and promenade
of the Junior class of Colby College
will be held Tuesday evening at Elks'
hall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18

A Patriotic Whist party will be held
Tuesday evening by the members of
the n. e O. p. at the Modern Wood
men hall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
WATERv|LLE.

Pev. /. h. Mower will preach at 1890
A. NJ. Sunday at the Baptist church
in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-18
A $4,000, 900 FUND
Needed to Care for Congregational
Ministers in Old Age.

Portland. Me. April 17.-At dinner to-
might of the Congregational Club att
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
Special Demonstration Train.

The special demonstration train
will be worth your time to visit,
even though you are not farmer,
for the exhibits will be complete and
interesting. Four cars will be filled
with exhibits. Models OF all farm
and irrigation implements and apa-
raLUs Will be shown, besides samples
OF Colorado grains and many other
products. In horticulture. model
truck farm Will be shown. One whole
car is given 20 an exhibit OF animal
nusbandry.
The best portion OF the exhibit
that the college sent TO the Chicago
Land Show has been reserved and
installed on this train. This exhibit
should prove especially interesting
20 the women and must be seen to
ne appreciated
The exhibit prepared by the de-
partment OF Home Economics will
prove OF interest TO all.
The hog that took the grand cham
pionship prize at the National West
ern Stock Show in Denver is on ex-
uibition to show the farmers of the
state the best type of bacon hog.
For three consecutive years the
Denver x Rio Grande railroad in
connection with the Agricultural Col
lege has operated special demonstra-
tion trains of this character, de-
voted TO potato culture only, but
1911 finds this instruction train de-
voted not only TO potato culture,
but enlarged to include all branches
of interest to the progressive far
mer
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
Judge Greeley Whitford is Ac-
cused of Bribery by Woma

Mrs. Marguerite Miller of Dem
yer brought a serious charge against
District Judge Greeley Whitford in
Denver this week. She charges
chat she handed to Judge Whitford,
in room at 1913 Arapahoe street,
three days before the 16 miners
We're sentenced. a package of money;
that she tore the wrapper from the
package so that Whitford could
see that she knew it was money
that the man who hired her to de-
liver the money said he was work
ing for the mine owners and later
told her it was $4,000; that she had
known Whitford in. an intimate way
seven or eight years ago.
Judge Whitford appeared before
Judge Carlton NJ. Bliss in the West
Side court in Denver Immediately
following the charge by the woman
and asked that his conduct of office
be investigated. He flatly denied
taking the $4,000 bribe from the
mine owners as an inducement to
send the 16 miners to Jail and said
that he ought to be impeached and
sent to prison if the statement were
true; that he is innocent of either
taking a bribe or OF immoral rela-
tions with the woman.
The matter is to be thoroughly
investigated.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
CHICKEN STEALING COSTS
BARTON ALL 1T WAS WORTH
Plead Guilty to Charge of Pilfer-
ing RoubideauN Mans Chicken
Coop.

Len and Joe Barton, of North
Delta, were hailed before Justice
Eairlambs court Wednesday after
neon on a charge of chicken steal
ing, brought by Clarence Peterson
OF Roubide aux. Len plead guilty
and was fined $40 and costs amount
ing in all to about S5S. Joe was
med and acquitted.
The number of chickens taken
was said to be Is, which would
make them cost Barton nearly 81
apiece, and that is pretty high
price for the fowls. even though
they were extra fancy, all of which
goes further to prove that honesty
is the best policy.
1t is to be hoped that this esca-
pade will be a lesson TO a few others
who have been operating along the
same lines in Delta of late, for if
they do not take warning, il is only
question of time until they meet
the same, or perhaps a. worse fate.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
CANTALOUPE GROWERS
DECIDE TO PLANT BIG CROP
Fancy Variety of Melon Will Be
Grown in Large Quantities
the Coming Season.

About thirty OF the valley lead
ing caItaloupe growers attended
the meeting of the Delta County
Cantaloupe Growers Association at
the Business Mems Association quar-
ters last Saturday.
The question of seed was discuss
ed and the variety decided upon.
The best quality that can be had is
the order and members of the or
ganization inform the Independent
that $50 acres will be grown in
Delta county the coming season,
from which a crop OF 75 carloads
is expected to be harvested.
Another meeting of the organi-
zation will be held on saturday
morning, March 11th, at the Farm
ers Institute, where it is requested
that every cantaloupe grower at
tend.
To those growers who were un-
able TO attend the meeting last Sat
urday, We wish to state that all
members who We're present, placed
an order for seed which must go out
tomorrow in order 10 bring the seed
IN time for planting Any further
orders viii be received up to the
asst minute by Lem kirkpatrick. of
the PorUer-Obert Hardware COM
pauy.
The Independent has urged the
growing OF more cautaloupes ever
since the present management has
had its control. We have done this
because We know our soil produces
the best on the market and because
we believe it a money making crop.
Now watch the cantaloupe industry
grow
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
Y. NJ. G. A. NOTES.

Eight classes in the Y. NJ. c. A.
meet every week in Delta.
At a recent meeting of some of
the committees men of the co1nty
Prof. Condit resigned the county
craftsmanship because of insuffici-
ent time to do the work justice. ],
Il. Porter was elected to fill out the
unexpired term.
Hotchkiss Juniors had n fine talk
on the care of the teeth by DIR, Bro
ton last week.
The possibility of county base
ball league is being considered.
DR.. Harry Smith spoke to DR..
Groves class last Friday night re-
garding the care of the body.
Professor Dana's class were en-
tertained Tuesday evening at the
home of Johnnie Mathews. who is
n member of the class.
Paonia is to have large banquet
next Monday night, the occasion be-
ing their regular monthly social
evening.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
WEST SLOPE ORGANIZED
TO KEEP RATES LOWER
Traffic Bureau Organized at the
Grand junction Meeting
Last Week.

AT a meeting of fruit growers
from all sections of the Western
Slope, held in Grand Junction last
Saturday, a Traffic Bureau was or
ganized, whose purpose it will be
to meet any and all obstacles now
or hereafter confronting the freight
rates on Western Slope fruit.
j. Nj. Silcox was elected secretary
of the new organization and the fol-
lowing executive committee chosen;
John F. Moore. manager of the
Grand Junction Fruit Growers As
sociation (chairman) j. F. Kyle, OF
the Montrose Fruit Growers Asso-
citation and Charles oliver. presi-
dent of the North Fork Fruit Grow
ers' Association at Paonia.
The proposed advance in fruit
rates will. be handled by this bureau.
Every association on the Western
Slope is represented and those firms
which did not send Representatives
sent letters indorsing any action
taken by the meeting.
Among those present at the meet
ing at Grand Junction Were ]. F.
Kyle OF Nontrose. Manager Rule of
the Montrose Fruit Growers asso-
citation. Manager Heston of the Delta
association. Charles Oliver Of the
Paonia association. H. H. Younger
OF Palisade, John F. Moore, J. NJ.
SilcoN and Howard Fletcher of
Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
$50 Teachers to Attend
Western slope Meeting.

It was announced Tuesday. says
the Grand Junction News. by County
superintendent Sargent. of the
Mesa county schools. that the esti-
mates ms to the number of teachers
which will attend the first annual
Western Slope Teachers convention
in that city March 81 and April 1.
range from 200 to $50. From all in
dications an average between the
two will strike the number about
right. There will be 100 teachers
from the Mesa county schools in at
tendance. Delta county has promis-
ed 40 and Montrose co inty has
promised so or over, It is thought
that 90 will come from Garfield.
Pitkin and Eagle counties and about
that many more from other counties
along the narrow gauge
At any rate the convention VIII
he the biggest thing of Its kind ever
held on the Western Slope and great
good will result from 1t.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
MANY NOTABLE MEN WILL
BE HERE ON MARCH 22-23
Names of Several Already Received
Promising to Attend the
Congress.

Judge Stewart has received the
names this week OF several notable
men promising to be in attendance
at the Western Slope Development
Congress on March 22nd and 23rd,
and expe cts to have the names Of
several more by the date OF our next
issue.
F. c. Goudy, president of the
Colorado Conservation committee,
Will speak on Conservation. Mr..
Goudy is known TO be one OF the
greatest orators of the West and his
talk will be a feature of the con-
sress.
Mayor Mccarthy of San Francis
60 viii either be present or have
representative. The subject OF
his address has not been announced.
Judge Bell of Montrose, will ad-
dress the meeting on the subjects
oI Irrigation and Reclamation.
Attorney E. P. Costigan of Den
yer, will talk on freight rates. Mr..
CosJigan is attorney for the Cham
5ers OF Commerce OF Denver, salt
Lake ana san Francisco, and said
tu 5e rhe most able attorney on
freight rates in the West
A large attendance is looked for
ward TO for the congress. A crowd
that viii hustle Delta TO accommo-
date. viii no doubt be present.
Everyone having furnished rooms
no spare at this time are requested
to give their names and list of rooms
TO Judge Stewart.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
Rio Grande to Boost Colorado

Word comes from Frank Wad-
leigh. general passenger agent OF
the Denver & Rio Grande. announc-
ing the fact that this railroad Will
fd.Iish a booth at the Pacific Land
and Product Exposition in Los An
geles March is to April 2. and that
the booth will be free to Grand June
tion. Delta. Montrose. Palisade and
Canon City for any advertising
wanted. The booth is l9xl0 feet.
The officials of the road will see
that any pamphlets from these towns
are distributed among the visitors
at the exposition. II is thought that
by this means scores of tourists can
be persuaded to stop over here on
their way home.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
Officers and Indians
Fight n Pitched Battle.

In battle with a band of Indian
murderers Sunday. some sixty miles
west of Tuscorora. Nevada. eight of
the Indians were killed. and the bal
ance captured. One member of the
posse OF white men was killed.
The participants endulged in n
pitched Jattle on Kelly Creek. Hum
holt county, twenty-five miles north
OF Golconda. The Indians commenc-
ed the battle. which lasted three
hours.
The crime which resulted in the
battle was that committed on Janu-
airy 18th. when in the Little High
Trunk Canon the Indians brutally
murdered four prominent and
wealthy ranchers.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
DISTRICT COURT HAS HAD
MANY CASES BEFORE 1T

A number of cases were disposed
of this week, among them being
that of Russell VS.. Perkins, money
demanded as commission for find
ing purchaser. Verdict in favor of
Russell. Commission was claimed
on verbal agreement which defen-
dant disclaimed. The case is ex-
pected to be appealed.
In the case of John B. Smith VS.
The North Delta Canal Company ct
al, asking injunction in matter of
right of way, verdict was rendered
in favor of the canal company de-
fendant.
The case occupying most of the
courts time during the week was
that entitled the People VS.. The
Roubideaux Redlands Ditch Com
pany. in which its promoters We're
being tried for fraud charges. This
case has been so hardly fought and
appeared to have enlisted such vari-
ed sympathy both for and against.
the Independent prefers to await
until next week to give its COM
ments. by which time its editor may
have sufficiently recovered from the
grip to tackle il. There seems TO be
considerable dissatisfaction regard
ing the verdict, and StoltZ and his
attorneys are trying to secure a
new trial, which if they fail to get,
they say they will appeal the case.
The case of c. c. Hawkins of
Paonia. VS.. The Turner Ditch Com
pany ct al, involving changes of
ownership of Clark and Wade ditch
stock which takes water from Min
nesota Creek, was decided in favor
of Hawkins.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT
HIGH TAXES IN COUNTY

Every week this office receives
inquiries about high taxes and be-
fore attempting an explanation we
have tried to get the matter in such
form that 1t would be clear. More
complaint has been received from
the Surfcae Creek section than any
other one part.
Last year the State Board OF
Equalization ordered the railoads as
sessed a full third of valuation and
Immediately afterward all property
in Colorado was ordered like as
sessment. This is largely to blame
for the present high taxes. The levy
is no higher than last year. but the
valuation has been increased every
where. and greatly increased in
some localities.
The people of Delta. however,
suffer much more this year than do
those in the country, for here We
have city tax of 25 mills, besides
special school and interest on
bond tax in districts l, and 3. in
which the cities of Delta, Hotchkiss
and Paonia are located. of "A mills.
This with the county tax of rs
mills. the state tax of mills, gener-
al school tax of . mills and the road
and bridge tax of rs mills brings
the taxes on Delta city property up
to 81 per hundred. Austin and
Cory, being in school district No. 9,
have n special school and interest
on bond tax of 15.5 mills and no
city tax which brings their total to
only s3.65 per hundred.
Some of the people who make
inquiry are inclined to lay the blame
upon Assessor Cockreham and
Treasurer Crawford. but this is
wrong idea, as these men have moth
Ing whatever to do with the con-
dition.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
LARGE CROWDS EXPECTED
AT FARMERS INSTITUTE
Both Institute and Demonstration
Train Full OF knowledge for
the Farmer.

If the fine weather holds out there
is little doubt but what large at
tendance of farmers and fruit grow
ers will be present at the Farmers
Institute to be held at the l. o. o.
F. hall on March 10 and IL, as has
been previously announced.
Every subject to be discussed at
The institute will be OF interest to
the Delta county farmers. Canta-
loupe growing will be specially.
On the afternoon OF March 10th,
the Institute will adjourn to visit
he Demonstration train at 4:45.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-03
House Votes to For1ify Canal.

Saturday night about ten O'Clock,
after Ave hours of debate the house
of representatives voted overwhelm-
ingly In favor of fortifying the
Panama canal and appropriated sS,-
100000 to start the work. which
is estimated will cost in the end
about 100000. The action OF
the house. It is said, practically set
ties the question of fortiHcation. as
the senate is said to be very strong
ly in Its favor.