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The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Mothers Day,

Mothers Day was celebrated by
elaborate programs and interesting
sermons at all the Delta churches
sunday. Extra musical service was
rendered at each place of worship.
White carnations We're the popular
flowers that day and each mother
who attended the services was pre-
sented with one.
All was planned with view of
increasing interest among children.
as well as to develop that tenderest
feeling, the child's interest for that
which never smoulders-them mother s
love for the child.
served to stimulate that sentiment
of which none other is so beautiful.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Thinks Intervention Sure.

Gibson Gardner, correspondent ac
Washington, has the following rath-
er startling letter on the Mexican
situation:
The war college has worked out
its plan for an advance to the City
of Mexico. 1t has the blank orders
all ready to issue at any time, sum-
moning state militia regiments into
the field Detail plans are ready as
to the transport of the militia to
the points along the border. Avail
able at a moments notice is COM
plete information about Mexican
railroads, their equipment, cars,
routes, etc. The war board has a
plan of campaign which has been
approved and which is based upon
secret information which our agents
have been at work securing Tor
months. This plan, it is understood,
contemplates an advance from three
points toward MeNiXco City; namely. I.
FL Paso. Eagle Pass and Vera Cruz.
TIE navy would control both coasts,
but several full regiments of marine
would be landed at Vera Cruz to
make the advance on MexiNco city.
1t is the plan to use the regulars as
nucleus for each of the three di-
visions, supplementing them with
state militia"
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
NEW GRADE BEING BUILT
FROM BRICK YARD TO MESA
Several Other improvements In
Roads Now Being Made by
Commissioners.

Much comment of the favorable
kind is heard on the new grade just
completed from the brick yard to
California mesa. The grade is not
only well built, being wide and
roomy, but mixes the climb on only
a SIX per cent grade.
The completion OF the new grade
gives two good driveways up the
mesa hill, so that all autos, carri-
ages and other vehicles may have
clear track going in the one direc-
ton, all being expected to keep the
right hand road up.
The work was done under the
able direction of Overseer j. w.
Eddings, who has and is still do
ing so much commendable road
work.
Next week the crew will be trans
ferred to Beaver Gulch hill, near
the Delta Mesa county line, where
the party of Delta business men
put in the hard work last week in
removing rocks. The grade on this
hill will be cut to three per cent
from the present grade of twelve
per cent.
With the completion of this grade
Commissioner George C. Wilson
says that the Delta-Grand junction
drive can be made with ease and
pleasure, as this, with small
amount of work along other spots in
the path, will make it a very pre-
sentable highway.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
WEDDINGS.
Marshall-Uglow.

In the presence of relatives and
a few friends, occurred pretty
wedding Monday at high noon at
st. Luke's Episcopal church in
Delta. when MIR. VIM. F. Marshall
and Miss Nettie E. Uglow were
made man and wife. Rev. J. H.
Dennis. assisted by Bishop Benja-
min Brewster. performed the mar
riage ceremony.
A sumptuous repast was served
at the home of the brides parents,
Judge and Mrs. John Uglow, after
the ceremony and Immediately fol-
lowing which the happy married
couple took the evening train for
Denver, where they will spend their
honeymoon.
Miss uglow is a lovable character
and has been popular teacher of
music in Delta. MIR. Marshall has
long been known as the popular head
clerk in the dry goods department
of the j. Il. Hillman store. They
have the best wishes of host of
friends, with whom the Independent
heartily joins.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Council Doings.

City Council met Wednesday night
in adjourned session. transacting
routine business.
The bonding ordinance came up
for SECOND reading and was passed
and adopted.
An ordinance to prevent minors
from entering billiard and pool
rooms came up for first reading
and publication.
The matter of the Haley condem-
nation case was referred to attor-
neys for advice.
A warrant was ordered drawn to
pay the Indebtedness on the lots
whore the new city hall stands.
A new fire alarm system which
has been before the council for con-
sideration. was referred to the
Fire Committee.
The new rubbish cans were Or
dered placed on streets of city.
Bids for city publishing submitted
by the Independent and Tribune,
were referred to the committee on
finance.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
In Local Courts.

D. E Biddle was before police
magistrate Travis yesterday in a
controversy with the city in which
he had been arrested for putting in
4 cement walk in non-conformity
with the ordinance. His case will
probably be given a fine or be held
over to allow him to put in regu-
lated walk.
James p. Hines, of North Delta,
was tried before Justice Fairlamb
Wednesday for refusing to spray
or allow his orchard to be sprayed
according to instructions of the
Horticultural inspectors. Mr.. Hines
claimed to have tested and to be US
ing vaccination process, but the
inspectors claimed this was not in
conformity with the laws requiring
formula spraying. Upon agreeing
to spray his case was held over
until Monday of next week.
Joseph Harvey was on trial at
the court house yesterday before
Justice Fairlamb charged with eX-
treme cruelty to animals, d. A.
Rudolph being the complaining wit
ness. The case was one with neigh
bors, where one mans cows crossed
the land of another to water and
where some of them, 1t was charged
were cruelty beaten with a club by
the defendant. No decision was rem
dered at the time of going to
preSS
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Frost Damages Last Week.

That some orchard owners were
slipped up on by Jack Frost last
week there is no doubt, and in spots
considerable damage was done.
The cold reached a point along to-
ward morning which was not expect
ed, and, the fruit being at its most
sections pretty hard.
The. range of damaged orchards
does not extend up as far as Cedar
edge, nor up into the North Fork
country, so We are informed, and
these sections contain the greatest
proportionate acreage of orchards in
the county, so Delta will still have 8
immense fruit yield if no further
freezing occurs, and which at so late
season does not seem likely.
Those who have fruit damaged
admit that few hours of smudging
would have saved their crops. The
morning hours were quiet and we'll
adapted to smudging. The freeze,
following intensely warm days, had
a much greater effect upon the apples
which were just setting on, than
mad it been otherwise.
Here again may be put in a word
regarding acclimated trees: When
the three days cold spell came in
April, the winter was just closing
and though peaches and pears were
in full bud and appricots blooming.
many Delta county orchards came
through that late winter spell, with
the mercury down to siXtNeen, load
ed with fruit. After three weeks
of summer weather a drop down
to twenty-six does damage to some
of the apple orchards. This may or
may not be a strong argument in
favor of mulching to keep the roots
frozen and the flow of sap back.
The orchards mostly hurt by the
frost last Wednesday morning are
spotted over the mesas around Delta
and the river bottoms contiguous.
Some of these, We have no doubt,
will prove to retain more fruit than
expected, while the country around
Cedaredge and up the North Fork.
is expected to yield record break
ing crops.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Hello Bill" Day.

Next Wednesday is the day
set to institute Delta Lodge No
1895. b. p. o. e. consequently May
cath will be memorable one for
this city.
While it may be that less num-
ber of visiting Elks will be here
than was first expected. attributable
to the busy times, still they are
coming with their horns from the
deep and still deeper depths of
the surrounding forests. and the
call of the great antlered bulls can
already be heared near the out
skirts of our city beautiful.
Banquet plans have been made
by our local committee for at least
500 plates. while arrangements
along other lines are equally ex-
tensive.
To the large numer of candi-
dates for admission to the new
lodge of the order. notices have
been sent to hold themselves in
readiness for such time on the
date mentioned as they shall be
needed. and the hour for institut-
ing is stated as 1880 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
PEACH VALLEY WORTHY OF
NAME: TRULY A "PEACH"
beautiful Section Near Mouth OF
Black Canon Adapted to All
Kinds of Crops.

The Independent editor in COM
pany with Senator Stephan, w. h.
Opert and Water Commissioner ii.
Z. Getty, rode out in the Senator's
new Stacy Under Winton car, Mon
day afternoon over the Peach VAL
ley country, where Commissioner
Getty wanted to take some water
measurements on the LoutZenheimer
ditch.
The writer had never before
visited that imm ediate section and
was surprised to note the large
area of fine land, stretching away,
beyond view.
Heretofore, We had wondered,
somewhat, where the large acreage
of tempting land lay which had
been described in Gunnison Tunnel
literature, and Monday, for the first
time, we had a view of 1t.
Peach Valley is merely name
for the locality bearing it. 1t may
or may not be good for peaches or
orchards Certain it is. that the
soil is rich and that the land, lay
ing in wide. gentle slopes, is partic-
ularly adapted to irrigation and di-
versifed farming. 1t will grow
grains, sugar beets, potatoes and all
the field and garden crops raised in
the irrigated Southwest, and il ls
slightly higher than Garnet mesa, SO
it should also have fine orchards.
No one who visits the locality viii,
deny that it is a peach even be-
fore it has been but little developed.
The country lies east and south OF
Delta and will become its greatest
tributary farming districts when
watered by the Gunnison tunnel. 1t
is reached by drive over fine roads
across Garnet mesa in a distance OF
less than six miles. Reaching from
the Gunnison valley and extending
south to the west portal of the tun-
mel, this strip of land which includes
Peach. valley is more than twenty
Ave miles long and at its widest
point is about eight miles across.
When fully under cultivation it will
make one of the largest and doubt
less most productive valley areas in
the state.
For a number of years, small
tracts in this valley have been TIL
led, using the little water which
could be allotted them from their
end of the Loutzenheizer ditch. A
result is occasional green alfalfa
fields and small fenced farms which
have produced abundantly in grains.
This spring some sugar oeets have
been planted.
1t will take mother year to get
the Peach valley section fairly start
ed in the way of development and
cultivation. Thereafter ii will be-
come a pride and JOY to every be-
holder.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Y. NJ. c. A. Summer Camp.

The county committee are busy
making arrangements for what is
to take place on Tear Creek, seven
miles above Paonia, the best stream
ia the county for trout fishing, on
August to IS. II visions are
valuable as in olden times the COM
mittee are sure of a big time ahead
for any boy in the county between
the ages of 12 and is who make
this camp their summer outing.
This year it will be impossible to
accommodate more than so boys
therefore those who plan on at
tending should begin now to lay
aside the nickles and dimes for the
SIS camp fee and the $l.65 railroad
fare.
The aim of the committee in
planning this camp is to furnish the
boys ten days of fine. clean athletics
TO build up the physical nature and
during this time to bring them in
contact with live adult leaders who
are leading Christian lives
The Y. NJ. c. A. camp is a place
for growth mentally, spiritually and
physically and not a place for
lounging around.
II you are interested in this
camp for your boy or can see your
way clear to send some other boy,
see Rev. E. II. Robinson, Paonia, or
C. p. Davwalder at Hotchkiss or
Secretary Angel at Delta.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Tcachers Appointed for Next Year

The following is a list of Delta
for the ensuing school year
with one vacancy remaining TO be
hlIed.
Prot. p. NJ. Condft, superinten-
dent Florence Uglow, Ethel Baer,
Alice Croxton, Ada Horton. Mar
garet Griggs, Ada Price, B. F. Yeo-
man, Alice Royce, Cornie Gray,
Minnie Cope, Emma Myers, Lillian
Luke, Olive Ingersoll, Edna Inger-
soil. Molie Showalter. Esther Pier
son, o. Blanche Condit, Mayme
johnson, Grace Cummings, Ethel
Scheide, Alfretta Cook, Harrietta
Sayer, B. L. Lucas. The last three
named are new appointments, just
made Miss Cook and Miss Sayer
are Delta girls. Mr.. Lucas is from
Denver.
Some voluntary changes will oc-
cur in the list of Delta teachers this
year Prof. Keplinger, principal of
the high school, Prof. Dietrich, his
assistant. Miss Spicer and Miss
'lallian Hoche, have desired TO make
changes. All have proven satisfac-
tory Instructors and will go to new
felds with the best wishes of both
pupils and board of instruction.
The Delta schools have had an
educational record second to none
and are a matter of local pride as
we'll as a splendid drawing card for
homeseekers.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Miss Amsbary Wa. d. L. Queen

won the honor of May Queen at
the celebration of the May festival
concluded by the Denver University
last week. where she is a Junior
class student. The question of whom
should be queen among the num-
ber of university candidates was
determined by athletic and other
class team contests and the juniors
won for Miss Amsbary, who was
duly crowned and the other young
lady candidates for the distinction
became maids of her court. Miss
Amsbary is said by the Denver
papers to have made a dainty and
graceful, though regal queen. Delta
is proud of her.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
says Fruit Profits Are
Due to Climatic Chance

c. II. Smith, of the Fruit Grow
er, has been over the orchards of the
different fruit growing counties to
considerable extent and says there
will be good average shipping
crop. Mr.. Smith says of the bust
ness: IF there was nothing to it
but full fruit crops every year there
would be no money in il TO the
grower. The source of big profits
comes largely as climatic results.
One thing that should be taken care
of, however, is such opportunities
us that OF Wednesday morning of
last week. when orchards in certain
frost-visited localities, prepared to
smudge. as they all should be.
could have saved valuable part of
their crop with two or three hours
work"
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Rich Gold in Float
Found Above State Bridge.

The following from the Olathe
Criterion, is sufficient TO create
new interest in mining in Delta
county. The existence of gold in
this county at the mouth of Black
Canon has long been known and
considerable amounts have been
recovered in placer forms, while
specimens of the rock in places as
say fair values in the yellow metal;
"Chas. Waters was exhibiting
some of his fine ore specimens this
week which he found in the Black
Canon a few miles above the state
bridge which show wonderful values
in gold. The ore contains free gold
in such quantities that its value
would probably approach hundred
thousand dollars a ton. The sample
came from a piece of float and IL
the vein of ore is ever discovered IL
will mean millions to the lucky
man"
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Gunnison Adjudication Extended.

In the matter of the Gunnison
River Water Adjudication. an order
of court has been entered directing
the referee. A. +. Amsbary. to close
the taking of evidence on May 81.
Owing to the fact however. that q
large number of bitches have de-
cided to come into the adjudication
the time for taking evidence has
been extended so that hearing will
probably not be closed until No
vember LIST. 1t is expected that a
decree. will be entered at the coming
February term of the district court.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
SENATOR GEO. STEPHAN
RETURNS FROM DENVER
Measures He introduced in the In
terests of His Constituents
and the State.

Senator George Stephan return
ed from Denver the latter part OF
last week and brought with him a
mighty clean record. We are glad
to submit to our readers number
OF his good deeds in the legislature:
Senator Stephan is author of the
Ten Million Dollar Good Roads Bill,
which was passed by the Eighteenth
General Assembly.
In discussing the measure he
said the bill provides for consti-
tutional amendment to authorize the
sale of S1O,0O0,0OO of bonds, to
be issued at the rate of 81 100000
per annum, and that amount ex-
pended in the construction of good
roads throughout the State the
work to be done under the supervi-
sion of the Highway Commission.
This is bill for the direct bene-
fit of the farmers of the state, as
no portion OF the money will be
expended within the corporate limits
OF any city.
IL is estimated that more than
million and half dollars per an
mum is now expended by the people
Of the state in road work. Under
the new plan the state would pas
for the construction OF all Of the
principal thoroughfares through
out the county. This would Re
suit in reducing our taxes by reduc-
ing the amount of the county levy
for road purposes and yet our state
tax would not be Increased. for the
he h.. nlap.g
81 four mill levy as the maximum,
and that amount has always been
levied by the state board of equali-
zation This bill will therefore re
duce our taxes and at the same time
give us better roads. such AS Calf
crnia. Florida. New York and other
states are constructing.
Senator stephan introduced eight
cen bills in the Legislature this win
ter, among which was the bill for
taking over the old Indian school at
Grand junction and converting IL in
to an agricultural college for the
State. of Colorado and appropriating
ten thousand dollars for its mainten-
ance during the present biennial
period.
Dollar Road Bill. also bill reclas-
styling the counties for the purpose
of fees which will reduce the fees
now being paid by the residents of
Delta county to the extent of some
four or FIVE thousand dollars per
annum.
He secured an appropriation from
the General Fund FIVE thousand dol
lars for the construction of a road
from Delta to Hotchkiss. thence to
Cimarron by way of Crawford and
Maher and over Black mesa.
He secured an appropriation from
the Internal Improvement Fund of
$2.233 to help pay for the bridge
across the Gunnison river at Apple
ton. Secured the passage of a bill
to make the payment of Water
Commissioners and their deputies n
state charge. thereby relieving this
county of a burden of some three
or four thousand dollars per annum,
but unfortunately this measure was
vetoed by Governor Shafroth, who
took the position that the farmers
are now getting more than their
share. How fortunate II Is for the
Denver corporations and millionaires
that they have so good n friend in
the Governor that he will not permit
a bill to become law which might
relieve the burden OF the agricul-
tural communities.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Williau1s-Rcacl,.

Mr.. James II. Williams and Miss
Bertha NJ. Beach were united in
marriage by Rev. William j. Sly.
ut the brides home near California
mesa last Monday evening. The
young couple will reside on the
Hartfg ranch on California mesa.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Delta County Gets
$1,000 Road Money

BY the apportionment of the state
road fund to counties of members.
Delta gets $500. We understand,
that $4,000 of this will go to paying
for the bridge at Appleton and the
other $4,000 will go on the road
to Crawford, putting 1t in good shap,
with the balance of the line from
Delta up.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Editor Bickci Gets Office.

Karl A. Bickel, editor of the
Grand Junction News. has been ap-
pointed by Attorney General Ben
Griffith as Appraiser of Inheritance
tax. 1t is said to be an easy job
and carries with il salary of
81 500 per year.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Ayeryt-ROweu.

Mr.. John Averyt and Miss Clara
Bowen were united in marriage at
Montrose, Monday, Judge Hanes
officiating. Both young people Were
from Delta. The Montrose papers
guess II was an elopement.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19

The Delta Lodge Knights of
Pythias are making arrangements to
order fine new paraphernalia.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
Elaine Getty

The drama Among the Break
ers," will be presented at the Opera
House on Tuesday evening. May %.
This popular drama represents the
old and the new in Delta. Twenty
years ago the High School people
presented this play in very at
tractive way. The play as revised
retains its leading features and
calls for artistic Interpretation.
Come out and see II the present
generation equals the past. All
should support the play not only be-
cause the net proceeds will be used
to pay of the old debts of the Ath-
lctic and Rhetorical association, but
because of its merit. Come out and
show your High School spirit.
The Delta independent., 1911-05-19
TWO GOOD PLAYS PLANNED
BY THE DELTA SCHOOLS
commencement Exercises of the
Eighth Grade June End; High
School Play May 23rd.

On the night of June End, the
eighth grades of the Delta schools
will present at the opera house,
dramatization of Longfcllow' Hia-
wanna, in six acts. The pupils are
preparing for an elaborate enter
tainment with a most attractive stage
setting. All the actors will be in In
dian costume.
Act Smoking the Peace Pipe.
Act 2.-Hiawatha-H Youth.
Act 3.-Hiathawa' Wooing.
Act 4.-The Wedding Feast.
Act 5.-Hiawatha Teaching the
People.
Act 6.-The Famine; Death of Min
nehaha
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Hiawatha-The Child, ...........
................ Esther Arterberry.
Hiawatha-The Youth, ...............
..................... Edward King.
Hiawatha-The Man, ..................
........................ Paul Williams
Gitche Manito " &c. Marvin Odem.
Nokomis, ............... Enid Ault.
Iagoo, ................ Clarence kurz
Mondamin, ............ Clara Ferrin.
Deer. ................-. Paul Sweitzer.
Arrow Maker, ...... Avery Hutchins.
Panpuh Knives, ...... Ruby Adams.
Chibiabos, ......... Gordon Wisoner.
Indian Dancer. ...... Auren Freeman
Fever, .................. Edith Castle.
Famine, ............... Hilda Stanford
Priest, ........-......... Robert Kirby
Guides. Steele Bergin and Joe Cum
ningham.
Warriors Maidens.
Raymond Angel Ruth Budd
Geo. Forrest Gladys Miller
Richard kistler Minnie Weston
Robert Henderson Hattie Frogue
Donald Lehigh Eva Franz
Ray Miller Julia Jones
Leon Overbay Bessie Stewart
Robert Sanders Rena Heater
Indian Tribe
Clyde Beckley Lois Brewer
Robert Sanders Richard Kistler
Lynn Carpenter Fred Crabill
Ray Miller George Forrest
Carl Edwards Leon Overbay
Raymond Angel Donald Lehigh
Roy Arterberry
Wedding Guests.
Clyde Beckley Lois Brewer
Lynn Carpenter Wyvil Crabill
Voda Smith Carl Edwards
Hester Men lone Penley
Roy Arterberry Florence Nor
gan
Azalea Penticuff Sallie Lee Gill
mer
Fred Crabill Helen Osborne
Mary Maupin Elsie Kepler
Verna Hartman l.. Rhodes
Susie Bass Essie Beach
Mary Ross Blanche Hall
Lester Burns Severen Byer-
rum
Clarence Gallant Lenton Welch
Bow and Arrow Drill
Ruth Nelson Olive Isensee
Nellie Lomax Susie Men
Liva Holmes Iva Gable
Dorothea Tolstead Shirley Rogers
Lucille Sanders Susie Moore
Florence Erickson Marjorie Gun
ningham
Elaine Getty Vera Boone
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-17
War ag TO Railroad Men.

E s. Bacon, IL Bast ST.. Bath. Me-,
sends ont this warning to railroaders:
1" A conductor on the railroad, my work
caused a chroni; inflammation Of the
rudneys. and was miserable and al
played out A friend advised Foley
kidney Pills and from the day I com.
menced taking them. I began to re-
gain my strength. The inflammation
cleared and I am far better than !
have been for twenty years. The weak
ness and dizzy spells are thing Of the
past, aud / highly recommend Foley
Kidney Pills Schramm-J ohnson, Drugs
five stores.