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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-12-14

Mias Gertrude Carter, Of johnson
town, Jeffe,eon County, was the
guest Of her father, Mr.. Thomas
Carter, during the week.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-12-14

Judge Aieton G. Dayton, of Phil.
ippi, held special term of United
States Court hero during the week.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-12-14

Mrs. John McGill Paid . flying
visit 10 Winchester on Ttureday of
this week.
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Mrs. Maggie Brunewick, of Har-
per'e F-try, is visiting friends and
rela,ives 10 our city.
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Entered in Post Once at Martin sburg
". Va. as Second Class Matter
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-12-14
AneCdotaI
Literature
A POPULAR DEFINITION,
By w. &.

"A POPULAR DEFINITION.
Sena tor Depew had just seen eev-
en,sen office-seekers. Tired, but
ever genial, be ehook his eighteenth
caller by the h-ud and said:
Ny dear sir, do you know The def
milton OF Senator? Well, in the
opinion Of too many OF his constitu-
en,s, Senator m.y be. d Huaci as o
man who won's give YOU job"
The Delta independent., 1912-09-13

Mrs. Mary JamieSon arrived in the
city from st. Louis few days since
70 take charge of the ladies' suit
and cloak department of Mathers
store Mrs. Jamieson has had wide
experience as a saies lady in both
St. Louis and Salt Lake City and
will unqueStionably prove a valuable
acquisition to this store.
A little daughter of Perry Role.
an engineer on the North Fork
branch. had her hand seriously in
jured yesterday by the explosion of
1t cartridge which she and other
children had procured in some way.
We understand she put the cart
ridge on rock and hit it with an
other rock The attending physi-
clans pronounced it a close call to
losing her hand.
Services will be held at the
Christian church Sunday at the reg
ular hours. Members of the Sum
day school will observe rally day.
Part of the Sunday school hour will
be given to exercises by the child
rem Arrangements have been made
tC use a stereoptican at the Sunday
night service this fall and winter.
Next Sunday evening, as an introduc-
ton. views frcm Palestine will be
shown. All are cordially invited.
The forces in the d. & r. G.
yards at Delta and at the icing plant
are in good work form and ready
to handle the icing and making up of
the scores of fruit trains to go out.
The railroad company has for weeks
been massing refrigerator cars in
the orchard sections until all avail
able siding space from the Frying
Pan to Delta and below has been
packed and the bulk of these thous-
ands OF cars are waiting to be
loaded. Never before in the his
tory of our fruit harvests has SO
much preparation been made to
handle the shipments, and never be-
fore has such preparations been
needed.
The Delta independent., 1912-09-13
Specials for Sale
or trade
W. f. BOYD
Real Estate Broker
Lincoln Bldg. Delta, Colo.

Everything in REAL ESTATE.
INSURANCE. STOCKS of MER-
CHANDISE and EXCHANGES.
NEW MERCHANDISE in COM
plete stocks of 81 900 and 81, 900,
either Dry Goods and Notions. Gro
ceries and Chinaware. or Hardware.
Want to exchange for Real Estate
anywhere, income or land.
GOOD LIVERY. including 80
good horses. all equipment and
Building. s10.0oO. Terms /. cash.
balance to suit. Splendid location
and doing q good business.
MOVING PICTURE SHOW. well
located in a good one show town,
price only $3.50.
acre tract. close in on Garnet
Mesa, fair set imp. orchard and al
falfa. Price 81, 900 clear. want S.
w. Nebr.
80 acres nice level land. all under
irrigation. Gunnison water. within 3
miles Delta, only SOS per acre Easy
terms.
TRADES OF ALL KINDS.
Come in and let us talk it over.
The Delta independent., 1912-09-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

w, A. Davis. General Auctioneer.
Just received-First class line of
School Shoes at the Boston Store.
Delta Best Flour. per 100 lbs
$3.50; o. X. Flour-$2.70.
Public Sale Friday. September 20,
at Wire residence. Garnet mesa.
For Rent-Two barns. Phone
-peya 1891.
Xidiss Grace Former is here from
Rfdgway. the guest of Miss Meeker.
Porter Plumb was in Montrose on
that evening.
Judge NJ. r. Weloh was in Grand
Junction Wednesday returning to
D,lIa yesterday morning.
Miss Florence Uglow was the
guest OF Miss Nita Hinman. at her
home near Austin over Sunday.
Delta Best Flour. per 100 lbs
$2.9O; o. X. Flour-$2.70.
The Delta Trading Co. will offer
low prices on beddirg to the fruit
growers.
l. NJ. Conklin returned Sunday
evening from a few days fishing
on the Gunnison river.
For Rent-Furn' shed room for
school girls. 1913 Main street. Phone
Garnet 1861.
Will Wagner came down from Tel
luride Monday fer a short visit in
Delta.
Lost-A rear-end auto lamp. Re
turn to Turner & Huntley's and get
reward.
Judge C. II. Stewart transacted
legal business in Hotchkiss last Sat
urday. returning home Sunday.
l.. A Cook was business visitor
in Grand Junction last Monday. re-
turning home Tuesday morning.
Cliff Adams came in Tuesday
evening from two weeks sojourn
on the eastern slope.
A. NJ. Jessup. of Lamar. is a Del
ia visitor this week. Mr.. Jessup
Is Mrs. F II. Stearns' father.
Emmett Meyer came down from
thonih Hfat'iH's W t'h' IA IA"
county fair and visit old friends.
Miss Edith Pearcs of Colorado
Springs is here. the guest of her
sister. Mrs. II. T. Sechrlst
Mrs. w. w. WarnC of Mo nitro Sc. is
visiting her sister. Mrs. c. l.. kel-
Ter.
John Gallant of North Delta. de
parted Tuesday evening for the Pa
cific coast
Lost-A BLACK and white pig
from Judge Burnstt's place in North
Delta. Please notify this office of
: whereabouts.
The Delta independent., 1912-09-13

Arthur Isensee departed Sunday
morning for Colorado Springs where
he is to enter upon a course at
Colorado college.
l.. S. Angel and son departed for
the state metropolis on Wednesday
for a short visit, on both business
and pleasure.
wanted-To purchase 12O0-pound
horse or mare. to years old,
sound and gentle that works single
and double. Apply Geo. c. Wilson.
f. A. Ault came home Monday
evening from Marble, where he is
in charge of drug store. and took
part in the primaries Tuesday.
E. n. Corbin of the Surface
Creek Realty company. was busi-
ness visitor in Grand Junction on
Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris of Buckner,
Mo-, are here visiting their son.
Oliver Harris. who has charge OF
the Wade ranch near town.
Miss Clara Clark returned home
Tuesday morning from a few weeks
visit in Portland, Seattle and
other Northwestern points.
Editor C. A. Griffin. of the
Ouray Plaindealer, and Miss Vera
NcrGath of Boulder. were married
in the latter city last week.
l. Blanchard, one of the promi-
nent residents of Paonia, was a
business visitor in the city Sun
day. returning home that evening.
Well, the primaries are over and
the candidates can now get down
to field work for results at the
November election.
If you want a live, representative
paper of your home and county, one
that is always brim full of news
and boost. why not subscribe for
the Independent?
Frank westo OFT. the genial photo
grapher OF Cedsredge. was doing
business in the city on Tuesday. re-
turning to his home that evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Young and
children. Mrs. Barker and Clarence
Wagner came down from the ranch
on rabaguache Wednesday.
son.
William Camplin and wife ar
rived In Delta from Denver Sun
day evening and expect to remain
all winter. Mr. Camplin is a cousin
of VIII and Harry Mathers.
A fire badly damaged the light
plant at Paonia last Friday noon.
Hard fighting saved the machinery
ton OF the plant.
The Delta independent., 1912-09-13

For Sale-Desirable city resi-
dence property. Can furnish good
Tenant CIR deliver possession of
property as desired. Terms. Apply
at Independent office.
Geo. Pulver, a we'll known brick
arrived home Tue sday morning from
Price, Utah, where he has been en-
gagged in several building contracts.
Paul Carton arrived home from
Denver Tuesday evening. He has
been in Ioor health for some
time ard hopes to he benefited by
few weeks rest and care at home.
Sterhan & Obert last week pur-
chased the Town company lot and
building where their offices and
that Of Stewart & King are located.
The purchase price was $1,000.
Mrs. T. NJ. S. Kenney arrived in
Delta the latter part of last week
from her hcme in Fort Morgan and
will visit Indefinitely at the home
OF her son, Ralrh Kenney, ard family.
w. w. Miller came down from
his new Lake Fork ranch last week.
ore of the main objects being to
purchase a new belt, his girth hav-
ing decrease about four inches
since he left Surface Creek.
Mrs. A. E. Penley and daughter
arrived hcme Sunday evening from
weeks visit in Denver. They
had accompanied Ben that far on
mis- way to Purdue college in In
diana.
Mr.. .Hohn E. Miller of Austin, and
Miss Fife NJ. Russell of Hotchkiss,
were married by the Rev. A. Jacobs
at the Baptist parsonage Thursday
at p. m. Sept. 5th. 1912.
For Sale-My 5-acre ranch on
Garnet mesa, q miles from city
limits. Partly improved, water on
highest part, buildings, cistern. etc
$500. w. II. Brubaker, Delta.
| Mrs. r. c. Knox entertained the
, Priscilla Sunday school class at her
home Tuesday night in a thorough.
delightful manner. Refreshments
we're served as a concluding feature.
Watermelons in this section are
especially fine this fall and. as the
season advances. great improve
lmant is noted in the quality of
the cantaloupes coming to market.
The sugar beet growers of Colo
A ha
hotel in Denver last Friday and
decided to erect an independent
! beet sugar factory at some Western
Colorado point in the near future.
]. X. Livengood WAS a west-bounc
passenger for Grand Junction Sun
day evening. He has some engin-
eering work TO do down there and
expects to be absent about two
months.
The Delta independent., 1912-09-13

]. Frank Sanders, Miss Cora San
ders Miss Marie Hamil. MIR. and
Mrs. H. w. Pratt and Mr.. and Mrs
L. r. Wigram and family autoed to
Ouray ard return Sunday, making
the trip without miShap. They en-
countered a severe wind storm, but
all report a good time
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25
A PLAIN.sPokEN VERDICT.

The verdict of the coroner's jury which
found the engineer of the second train
and the fiagman Of the first train respon'
sible for the wreck at Corning, n. u, on
July 4, when forty persons were killed
looks like business, and the impression
grows when one reads that the verdict
was followed by the issuing OF warrants
against the two men, charging them with
manslaughter. The accident was of such
nature that it brought the onus of re-
sponsibility on these two men without
question, for, had the flagman gone back
far enough and had the engineer been
watchful enough, the accident might have
been ayerted. The alleged violation of
the reasonable rules OF railroading was
SO fragrant and the casualty list was so
large that the accident cannot be dis
missed with the usual half hearted action
upon it. Now that moral responsibility
has been placed by the coroner's jury,
a vigorous effort should be made to
place responsibility under the laws OF
the state of New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25


In brickyard. He became a steam
filter next, but returned to the brick
yard and purchased a cart and tools
enough for a few employees and EN-
barked in contracting. From that time
on he grew in power and wealth.
His political ascent began earlier
than this. however, when he served as
bell puller'' Mt election time. He
was such forceful recruiting lieuten-
ant that he soon became boss of his
precinct From that he rose to the
leadership of his ward and then into
the upper attitudes of state politics
He has been delegate to many Re-
publican national conventions and has
had several terms in the assembly
and Pennsylvania senate. He has fire.
quently been defeated in the course of
his progress. but he has had a singular
capacity for coming back" Seldom
has there been a better example of
this in n political biography than in
bis last upward surge on the Roosevelt
wave to the leadership of the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25
CURRENT COMMENT
The Third Party's Chances in Vernon

The Third Party's Chances in Vermont.
The third party in Vermont is nothing
if not courageous. 1t is determined to
60 it alone, putting its own state ticket
in the field. In so doing it broke away
from the recommendation of the local
Roosevelt leader to indorse the Demo-
crat state nominees. The party statis-
ties in Vermont become interesting
about this time every two years and it
may be worth while to recall that in
1910 when there was considerable sag
ging in the Republican vote, Governor
Mead was elected by pluarlity of near
ly $4,000 Watson, the Democratic can
didate for governor, made an unusually
strong showing of l7,425 votes. The
Democrats Jared better than usual in
the legislative contests and the legisla-
ture chosen in September, 1910, had the
number of forty-eigbt regular
Democrats and two independent Demo
Gratis. As the Republicans outnumbered
the Democrats four to one among the
Vermont lawmakers the usual harmony
at Montpelier was not seriously disturb
ed. The Democrats will try to get out
every vote this year, the regular Repub-
licans will endeavor to do the same, and
the third party ought to be surprised if
it is more than third when the returns
are all in.--Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25
INCREASES COAL PRODUCTION.
Virginia Active in 1911 With Coal Mined
to the Value of S6,2s4.so4.

Virginia increased her production OF
coal in 1911 by 365,670 short tons accord
ing to statement by Edward W. Par.
ker, just made public by the United
States Geological Survey acting In coop.
Grafton with the Virginia Geological Sur.
vey.
The production in 1911 was 6,s64.667
short tons, as compared with 6,507 ,9g7
tons in 1910. The value of the 1911 pro-
duction was eorrespondingly greater, be-
ing S6,254,s 04 as compared with S5,S77,
1856 in 1910, gain of 1877 ,Sls.
All the important producing counties
in Virginia, except Lee county, showed
increases, the principal gain being due
to the developments in Russell county
following the completion in 1910 of the
Carolina. Clinchfeld and Ohio railroad
and the opening of transportation from
the mines to the South Atlantic sea
board. Russell county in 1909 produced
only 100000 short tons; in 1910 it pro-
dueed little less than 100000 tons and
in 1911 its production exceeded l,050,000
tons.
Virginia stands well up among the
states in the quantity of coal produced
per miner, but suffers somewhat by COM
parison with some other Appalachian
states especially with West Virginia in
the percentage of coal shot off the solid
In loll there were 1892 men employed
in the coal mines of the state with an
average production per man of 929 tons
per year, or 1856 tons per day. Most of
the miners worked 10 hours day. Of
the total production for the year more
than SO per cent. was shot off the solid.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25

tion--of the Barre sort-can accomplish.
Barre determined to have government
building She went after it continued
its pursuit ielentlessly and got it,
Morrisville Messenger.
The above is reprinted because Of the
fact that the men who showed the
persistence and determination to have
the Barre federal building OF granite,
backed by unanimous public sentiment,
are deserving of all the praise which is
being given to them. BY their persist
ence and determination in carrying
through this project, they have merited
the thanks of all Barre, which they
doubtless have, and, in addition to that.
the kind words of people and newspapers
outside the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25

There ought to be enough public spirit
and wide -awakeness in Rutland county
to meet the generous offer OF Nj. f,
Wheeler, who has promised $500 if $3.50
more is raised, with which to put the
highway up killington peak in good con
dition. An outlay of money for that
purpose ought to find its way back many.
fold into the pockets of people there
abouts, coming from tourists who will
be attracted there by the better noun
tain climbing prospects; and, in addition,
the local people would find their own
pleasure somewhat enhanced by having
n more satisfactory road up the noun
tain. Therefore, the raising of the $3.50
ought to be easy work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25
LITIGATION THREATENED.
Unless Montpelier Settles Land Damages
With G. A. Huntington.

The Montpelier city council had quite
an exciting session last evening, which
lasted until 80 when large amount
OF routine business was transacted and
the following bills We're ordered paid
Street department, S637.0S; water de-
partment, S333.l5.
H. c. Cotton appeared before the coun-
| ell to complain OF conditions in eonnec-
tion with the sewer which runs under the
buildings of the company. The sewer
was put in in 1899 and part of the pipe
obstructs the raceway and cuts down
the power developed by the water wheel.
Therefore. he wished the pipe changed.
and it was voted that the city change
! it and pay the bill, Mr.. Cotton to
personally supervise the change.
DR.. +. A. Bishop asked and was grant
ed a rebate on his taxes on S6l0 in saw
inCs bank. w. n Theriault appeared
for Maria Ava, whose house on River
street has been burned and still she is
taxed on a 81 200 house, when all she
has is $500 in ruins, asking for rebate
of taxes. The matter was referred to
the committee on accounts and claims
and no action taken.
Mr.. Theriault also appeared for @. A.
Huntington in regard to the widening
of River street near the gas plant. The
question of street lines is in doubt and
the matter will be investigated Mr..
Huntington claims damages and the mat
ter has been before the council before,
but was continued to see if the bank
would slide. Now, Mr.. Theriault sug-
qested that unless something is done
soon litigation against the city will be
commenced. He suggested arbitration.
The matter was left with the city attor.
ney to investigate and act. Superintend-
ent Roberts was of the opinion that lit
tie or no land was taken from Mr.. Hunt
ington by the widening of the street.
Fifteen sheep belonging to +. II.
Towne have been killed by dogs and sew
eral appraisers agreed on Ssl.25 as a fair
value and the council voted Mr.. Towne
that much damage money, which he re-
fuses. because he states the value Of
the sheep was $3.50, at the rate of $40
apiece. George c. Bailey, owner of one
OF the dogs, is willing to pay half the
the other, will not pay. The matter
was left to the claims committee.
f. X. Butler asked that his son, Har-
old Butler, aged %, be committed to the
state hospital for treatment as an in
briate. An application had been drawn
up by the city attorney and it was sign
ed by the council.
A permit for building the Pavilion gar
age was held up until an investigation
has been made to see whether it en-
croaches on the street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25

Z II one doubts the value of the summer
tourist business to Vermont, let him
cogitate the statement that in single
Burlington hotel during the past two
months 500 automobile parties-meaning
several people in party have been reg
istered From other hotels and other
cities and towns come like reports of sue
eessful business. Most of these parties
are out-of- the-state people who therefore
bring additional money into the state.
One can readily see that the industry
ought to be promoted as much as pos
sible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25
New England's Summer Resorts.

New England attracts summer visitors
from all parts Of the United States.
Boston and environs are particularly fla
vored in this respect. There are many
good reasons for these visitations.
Massachusetts, has more diversified
scenery than most states. Strangers can
find enjoyment either in the country or
at the seashore and many indulge in
trips to both before leaving for home.
The north and south shores abound in
resorts to suit all tastes. The middle
and western parts of the commonwealth
are dotted with picturesque towns To-
Gated on hills of mountainous proper
tons. The air is of the purest, and in
valds can take their choice of the kind
they desire. If it is too bracing on the
coast, they can GO inland and find All
agreeable temperature.
All the pleasures that tourists crave
can be found not only in Massachusetts,
but in all New England states. They
can be accommodated in frst.class hotels
anywhere. They can enjoy al kinds of
outdoor sports, and the possible pleasant
drives are numberless Thousands of
New England people have become so we'll,
acquainted with the attractions of their
section Of the country that they are not
at the remarkable incoming
tide of visitors here every summer. Many
visitors are right in considering that the
historical spots they can see here are
alone worthy of a summer trip. Boston
Globe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25
MIR. Finn of Pennsylvania.

William Finn of Pittsburgh, whilom
Republican leader in Pennsylvania and
stanch supporter OF Colonel Roosevelt.
has had a remarkable career. Born In
England of Irish parents sixty-one
years ago. he was brought to this coun-
try when less than year old. His par
ents settled In Pittsburgh. and there
he has since lived He sold papers
and BACKED boots until he was six
teen years old, picking up some school
ing meanwhile, and then went TO work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25


Charles Dewey Hilles, who as chair
man of the Republican national COM
mittee will conduct Mr.. Taft's cam
paign, has been secretary to the pres
ident since April Of last year. Mr..
Hilles was the unanimous choice Of
the organization committee of the ma
tional committee. 1t Is believed that
the new national chairman will be able
to conciliate the progressives OF the
west. Notwithstanding his fight be-
fore the convention on behalf OF the
president the relations of Mr. Hilles
with the progressive wing of the party
were friendly, and he enjoys their per-
sonal esteem.
The rise of Mr.. Hllles has been al
most spectacular. He was born in
Belmont county, o., forty-ive years
ago, and most of his life has been
spent In academic pursuits. In 1883
he was appointed secretary to the SUI
peTlnteHueut VI tue Doyo iuuusuiai
school at Lancaster, O. Subsequently
he served two years In newspaper
work and In 1000 was appointed SUI
perlntendent of the Boys Industrial
school
He resigned in 1902 to become super
intendent of the New York Juvenile
asylum. He became assistant secre-
tary of the treasury in 1909, His APP
pointment was due to his reputation as
an executive officer and organizer. In
this Office he first became known to
congress. but was absolutely unknown
to Republican leaders until April 4,
1911, when be was appointed secretary
10 the president
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25

The pathfinder" car in the automobile
fire truck tests yesterday is said to have
covered the distance between Barre and
Montpelier in eleven minutes. As the
distance is six miles and the road not
super-smooth in some places, the pace
may be considered fairly good. How
ever, that rate of speed is not recon-
nended for daily traffic over the road.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25
There Are More

widows to-day than there were yester-
day and there win be more tomorrow
than there are to-day. Hence, an ever
increasing necessity for life insurance.
National Life Insurance Company OF
Vermont. (MutuslD S. S. Ballard, gem
eral agent, Lawrence building, Mont
pelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25
GRANITEvILLE.

Washington camp, No. 1888, NJ. W. of
A, will give a progressive whist party
and dance at Washington on Thursday,
July %, at s p. m. Ladies bring supper
box, TO be sold at. auction. Everybody
invited. Per order entertainment com
mittee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-25

In the light of recent events in YER
mont, just how highly does Harland p.
Howe of st. Johnsbury value Wallace
Batchelder's pledge of support in the
coming state campaign? Mr. Batchelder
did not seem to have very numerous
FOLLOWING in the state convention of the
(Progressives at Burlington on Tuesday.