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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
The King Not Informed

Christiana, Norway, March liking
Haakon of Norway, who was to have
received the news from Captain Roald
Amudsen if he had been successful
in attaining the south pole, has not
received any communication from the
explorer.
King Haakon's adjutant said that
should private news arrive from Cap
tain Amundsen it would place the
king in somewhat awkward position
as he might think himself unjustified
in making it public and thus spelling
Captain Amundsen's chance Of selling
his story.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07

Antarctic, to which navigators have
given the name of Terror Bay. for
here Nordeneskiold's ship, the Antar.
tic. was crushed in the ice. Back Of
this bay the steam-wrapped volcano
stands out like sentinel against the
ice covered mountain range stretch
ing southwark.
Captain Scott made his first winter
quarters on the slope of the noun
tains and there remained until Nov
ember, 1911. 1t was then that his
dash began. His plan was to cover
the remaining distance by the end
of December and then Immediately
about face and make the dash back
again.
He had placed his reliance not only
on his equipment of food. but score
of ponies, 20 dogs and one motor
sledge. He designed to use this
sledge in making progress over the
comparatively level stretches of the
foothills. Due allowance was made
for the death of ponies and dogs, the
steady depletion of stores and the loss
of vitality of the party making up
the expedition.
Captain Amundsen had no ponies
and no motor sleds, as his experience
led him to place all his reliance on
Siberian dogs. The three other com
petitors in the race were Lieutenant
Wildam Fitchner of the general staff
of the German army; Lieutenant N
Shirase Of the Japanese navy and DR..
Douglas Mawson. representing Aus
tralia.
Lieutenant Fitchner followed largely
the plans of DR.. Nansen and sailed
on the steamer Deutschland on Octo-
Der 5 last. He is a daring explorer,
having been one of the first to reach
Lhassa in Thibet, and much confid-
ence was felt in him by the Geograph-
ical society of Berlin.
The Japanese explorer followed the
Shackleton route in Ross Sea, but re-
turned to Sydney, Australia, in 1911.
to repair damage done in Terror Bay.
His second start was not made until
November last, SO that he is rather
behind in the race. DR.. Mawson, the
Australian. took his route from the
harbor OF Hobart. Tarmania, aboard
the little ship Aurora, and took the
land route to the east of Ross Sea.
These five men and their parties
were out of sight of the world for
many months. until the first rumor
came yesterday, with the confirmatory
report that Amundsen had returned
and had brought word that his lead
ing opponent had reached the coveted
soal
From a geographical and scientific
the discovery Of the south
pole, while momentous event, has
not the same features of Importance
and danger as relate to the north pole.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
pILLoN.coEEEY EIeHr

Oakland, Calf. March Jack DIE
Ion Of indianapolis win meet Walter
Coffey Of San Francisco here tonight
in ten round middleweight contest.
While Frank Klaus of Pittsburg, pop
ularly is accepted as the legitimate
y fcessor to the title of the late stan
~ Ketchel, he wants to come by it
in the regular way. Dillon already Is
matched to meet Klans On the twenty
third Of this month, % that much oe-
pends on the outcome OF tonight's
fight. II Coffey should win. he also
win be entitled to meet the Pittsburgh
man. Dillon IS the fayorite In the
betting .sz.e.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
OEOZCO ORDERS MEXICO
NORTHWESTERN Open
TRAFFIC WILL BE RESUMED BE
TWEEN CHIHUAHUA AND MA
DERA AT ONCE

Chihuahua, March General Oroz
co today gave instructions for a re
sumption Of traffic on the Mexico
Northwestern railway between here
and MADEIRA. Traffic on the Mexican
Central is still subject to the orders
of Orozco. There will probably be
one train north today to Juarez. Fe.
lipe Gutierrez is now acting as COVER
nor while the Legislature has formally
approved Orozcos action of yesterday
in declaring against Madero. A body
of rebel troops is out seeking Villas
forces. supposed to be west of Chihua-
hua.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07

The cable dispatches from New Zea-
land announcing that Captain Scott
had found the south pole come as a
startling climax to the race which
five explorers of different nationali-
ties have been making to reach this
last extremity of the undiscovered
portion of the globe.
Captain Robert Falcon Scott started
on his expedition from Port Chalmers,
New Zealand. on November 29, 1910.
He was we'll equipped for his dash
for the farthest south, having made
a previous expedition under the di-
rection of the Royal Geographical So
ciety.
At that time he attained record
Of 50 degrees 80 minutes, which re-
mained the record up to sthe time of
Lieutenant Shackelton's notable ex-
plot. Shackleton pushed further
south and in 1907 reached SS degrees
% minutes, or about 100 miles from
the south pole. This remained the
record and inspired navigators of
many nations to attempt the culminat-
ing feat of reaching the pole.
Captain Scott took the route by way
Of Australia and New Zealand. He
sailed due south into Ross Sea-, a
great stretch of water reaching to-
ward the south pole. His chief COM
petition was Captain Roal Amudsen,
who was commissioned by the king of
Norway and the Norwegian govern
ment. Amundsen choose the route by
way Of South America, as against
Scott and three others, who went by
the Australian route. Amundsen left
Buenos Ayres on board the steamer
Fran toward the close of 1910. He
passed through the Straights of Mag.
elan and then steered for Ross Sea,
the same sheet of water which Scott
had gained by way of the New Zea-
land and Australian route.
Captain Scott planned to follow the
same land trail that Shackelton had
taken This is along mountain
range. thought to be an extension Of
the Andes range running southwark
through South America.
At the furthermost point of Ross
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
RIVAL EXPLORER DECLARES
CAPTAIN SCOTT ARRIVED
SAFELY AT THE south POLE

The quest for the latter has been
through great fields OF open water and
floating ice. whereas the south pole
is situated on land.
Scores of navigators have perished
in the quest of the poles, but relative
ly few in trying to reach the south
pole. The problem has not been one
of reaching the pole over floating ice,
but of passing rapidly over the snow
covered foothills Of the mountain
range and terrifying glaciers.
1t is said on good authority, accord
ing to special dispatch received here
today from Christiana, Norway. that
Captain Roald Amundsen, the Nor
wegian explorer and leading rival of
Captain Scott, did not reach the south
pole.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
RICE PLEADS GUILTY

New York. March 7.--George Gra-
ham Rice and b H. Scheftels. who
with the other members Of the firm Of
B. H. scheftels and company have
been on trial for the last five months
in the United States district court
for alleged conspiracy and misuse Of
the mails. pleaded guilty to the indict-
ments charged when court convened
this afternoon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
Bad Reports Exaggerated

Washington, March 4 Secretary of
War Stimson had brief conference
with President Taft and announced as
he left the White House that he ex-
pected to see the president later to
discuss the Mexican situation. Mr..
stimson said that although he had
not looked over the latest reports
from Mexico. he believed alarming
reports were exaggerated. He would
not discuss the report that more
troops are to be sent to the Texas
border.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
Oklahoma for Roosevelt

Oklahoma City, March Returns
today from So counties in the state
where republican county conventions
were held yesterday showed 293 In
structed delegates for Roosevelt and
70 for Taft. There will be contested
delegations from six counties.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
Another Contest Likely.

Copenhagen, March THE Social
Demoluaten publishes dispatch from
Christiana saying that private in
dividual in that city has received
a telegram from the Fran expedition
stating that Amundsen reached the
south pole.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07

Wellington, N o.. March Cap
tain Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian
lexplorer, stated today that Captain
Scott, the British explorer, reached
1.-THE south pole.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07
ROALD AMUNDSEN, FAMOUS
NORWEGIAN, CONFIRMS THE
REPORTS OF YESTERDAY
Five Men We're in the Exciting Race for
the Attainment of the FartheSt
South
MADE final DASH LAST NOVEMBER

Discovery of the Antarctic Pole Is Not Considered Of Such Great
Importance as the Finding Of the Opposite Polar Re.
zion Account of the Greater Amount of Free Water,
Which Made Travel Less Dangerous Other Expor-
ers Have Not Been Heard From
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-07

London, MSfcn 1.-THE first mes
sage with the definite statement from
Amundsen that Scott had reached the
south pole, was received from Wei
lington, N e., by the Daily Express.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
(ChronlcIe.)

(ChronlcIe.)
Ranchers are making use of the
good sleighing this week.
C.. V. Shifts contemplates putting
up ice for those who desire a supply.
Thomas S. McGee sold his land
to Luther A. Collins and expects to
leave soon.
G. w. Goodwin left Thursday for
trip of indefinite length to Pacific
coast points.
w. II. Tuttle is preparing to build
a residence on his lots northwest of
the school grounds
Miss Browning of Delta. sister of
Mrs. b. N. Crawford, has been visit
ing friends in Crawford and vicinity.
The town board at its meeting on
Monday evening appointed Il. A.
Brown town treasurer to fill va
cancy.
Harve Elliott was chosen to fill the
vacancy on the board Of trustees of
the town, occasioned by his resigna-
tion early in the summer. He got
into the harness again Monday even
ing
The school board is hustling to get
things in shape for the resumption
of school. There are some difficult
problems to be solved and the board
is entitled to much chartible con
sideration.
b. N Crawford was up from Delta
Saturday and Sunday to see about
renting his buildings to the school
board for temporary school quarters.
C. c. Wagner, an attorney from
Plainyille, Mich, was here Wednes.
day He is in the county for the pur-
pose of getting the Graham estate
finally closed up.
Jim Wiley's little son, while playing
at hs grandma's Wednesday, fell
against the heating stove and burned
his left arm and hand very badly. so
that the skin peeled Off.
John Wilson and family and Kirk
Frye and family spent Sunday at the
home of Gerritt Feekes.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
HoTcHkiss.
North Fork Times.)

NNOflu rOTk i luleS.1
Bert Crawford was up over Sunday
visiting with Ed Fettinger
Robert Rockwell of Paonia loaded
several cars of cattle here Tuesday
for the market
Judge Mcleod is over from Lead
vile this week.
Mrs Dr. Lewis is very sick at her
home on Hanson mesa this week.
John Nowland and Dennis Taylor
came in Thursday from Myton, Utah
Miss Irma Singleton visited with
Miss Helen Wood, of Redlands mesa,
last week.
Frank NJ. Rogers left this morning
for Omaha, Nebraska, to spend the
holidays with home folks.
John E. Ramer came in from Fort
Collins Friday and spent few days
on his Rogers mesa ranch.
D. NJ Childress and Gale Maher OF
Crawford passed through town Friday
on their way to Montrose.
William Russell returned from La
mar Tuesday, where he had been visi-
ting his brother for a few days.
Merle Vincent and family visited
with the family of the Times editor
Wednesday. NJ. d. was attending
water court.
Mr.. Southworth of Fruitland mesa
left Monday for Los Angeles. where
he expects to be employed for the
next five or six months.
Miss Singleton left Tuesday for her
home in Delta She was accompanied
by Miss Helen Wood. who will visit
friends" in that city for a few days
Referee Court for the adjudication
OF the waters of the North Fork was
held here this week by Judge Ans.
barry of Delta. Several attorneys were
here attending
Superintendent of Schools. Miss Nc
Michael, was here last week and went
out to the Dove school Thursday to
visit. She refused to accept the resig.
nation of our school board and those
gentlemen will continue to serve until
the end of their terms.
Last week we spoke of George Duke
being able to give fruit growers point
ers on selling fruit. We failed to men
ton the fact that Dick Hodges is also
an expert on marketing fruit and will
be pleased to give inquirers informa.
ton as to the best methods with the
best CD people.
We understand the town dads and
electric light company are at logger
heads. over the electric lights furnish
ed the town. or to be more explicit.
over the lights not furnished the town,
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
Warranty Deeds

Revised by the Grand Mesa Alb
stract company. Delta, Colorado, week
ending December 23, 1912.
Adolph Bartschinger to ]. F. Miller
tract,L Paonia. 100000
Charles A. Yant to Magdalena Witt
ner. Delta. 2 lots, $1.00.
Caswell r. Gowen to Marion Bar.
tram, tract. Eckert, $2.5OO.0O.
ma Opperman Stryker and Grace OPP
perman, tract. Hotchkiss.
Ray r. Doyle to Vivian N Law
renee, 2 acres. Paonia, s1.O0.
Robt Wayman to the Fruit Ex-
change Bank. 3 lots Paonia. $1.O0.
/. Utterback to Jas. p. Utterback.
40 acres Cedaredge. 100000.
The First National Bank to Mrs. n.
A. Goddard, tract, Delta. 100000
Lizzie Myab to Jno. II. Baldwin
three acres. Delta, s1,300.00.
Geo A. Nidy to Pearl II. Harrison
40 acres Delta. $1.00.
Iona b. Crook to JOS r. Reed. tract
Paonia $4,000.
J. II. Ploger TO Nellie stockham
Ploger. 2 lots Delta. $1.00.
Beach Coleman to Frank F'leisher,
10 acres, Hotchkiss $1,700.00.
Sam Horning ct al to G.. f. Boyer
ct al. 26h acres. Paonia 100000.
Paonia /. o. o. f. lodge 1872 to c.
C. Hawkins. lots. Paonia, $s.637.70.
VIM M. Russell to VIM. l.. Schuler
lots, Hotchkss, $7.90O.OO.
Anna Howard to J. w. Storment.
tract. Read 100000.
w r. Johnson to J. Il. Whcelock,
lots Delta. $2.25000.
Della b. Galloway to Chas. o. VIII
son ct al 40 acres, Delta$1.00
Frank c. White to Christine Lewis,
tract, Welcome. $100.
VIM. c. Settle to Sina NJ. Allen, tract
Austin. $1.0O.
Jason Hanson to Ross H. Campbell
1898 acres Paonia, LOO
Robt f. Rockwell to A. F. Stratton,
32O.OS acres. Paonia. 100000.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
500 REWARD, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
learn that therc II at least one dreased III sase
hat Science has been able 10 In all i~ stage@
and that is Cstarrh. Halls cntarrh Cure IL the
only positive oure now known to the medtca
fraternity. Catarrh faiDR constitutional dis
eaae. requires n constitutional treatment. Halle
Cstarrh Cure Ia tnken informally. acting directly
upon the blood and mncOms WurfaSes Of ths
-y~Aem. thereby destroying thu Foundation of the
diasass. and giving the ,tient str~ngth By build.
Ing up tho constitution and assistins naeure In
in doinx In wnrk. The n, s,prisk1Rs havs mnnA
faith In Ia ouradvs powers that thsy Onss Ons
Hundred D0llArM for any caas that II faih u
curu. Send for list ~ testimonials.
Addraas: y ]. CHENEY 4 CO. Toledo, Ohio
Sold By DFugy1sts. 7so.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by
Delta Testimony.

Don't take our word for IT,
Don't depend on strangers state
ment.
Read Delta endorsement.
Read the statements of Delta citi-
zens.
And decide for yourself
Here Is one case of II:
Mrs. Il. A. Jeffers. 603 Palmer st.
Delta. Colo, says: Il have used
Doan's Kidney pills. procured at the
Peoples Pharmacy. and consider them
an effective kidney remedy. | can
without hesitation. advise their trial
by all people who require kidney
medicine"
II your back aches--if your kidneys
bother you don't simply ask for a
kidney remedy--ask distinctly for
Doan's Kidney Pills. the same that
Mrs. Jeffers had-the remedy backed
by home testimony. 5Oc all stores.
Co. Props, Buffalo
N. Y
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
PAoNIA
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(The Paonian.)


]. L. Criswell spent Saturday in
Delta on business.
Judge and Mrs. j. H. Baxter spent
Monday in Delta.
Mrs. H. H. Holly is very i'll at her
home on German mesa
Mrs NJ. A Stevens, of Delta, was a
business visitor in Paonia on Satur
day.
DR.. NJ. R. Bowie. of Somerset and
with DR.. A. A. King.
R. j. Werner left Monday morning
for Delta and Montrose to attend to
business matters.
Mrs. Excie Davis was up from Delta
last week for a visit in the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Cady
DR.. G. C. Shaw, the Delta veterin
arian, visited his classmate and former
professional partner, Dr. w. S. Craig.
last week
A. r. Mitchell came in from Cedar
edge Thursday evening to look into
some real estate investments here.
DR.. and Mrs. C. B. Hamilton vel.
coined a bright baby daughter into
their home on last Friday the trir-
teenth of DecembeA
William Vogel is building a new
house on his ranch south of town on
the sight of one which was destroyed
by fire last summer.
H. E. Maxville, U. o. Anderson,
and A. l.. Roberts were among the
democrats who attended the meeting
in Delta Monday.
Mrs. H. R. Nelson left Monday
morning for her new home in Denver
Mr.. Nelson will follow between now
and New Years.
Charles Ford has been engaged in
fencing the J. K Moll n ranch on Ger
man mesa, now leased by H. H. Hol-
ley.
Mrs. DR.. Grove and baby returned
to their home in Delta Saturday morn
| ing, udNtHS visited LOT IeW uayS IN
the home of Mrs. C. NJ Stone.
Miss Alice Clay returned Sunday
evening from a weeks visit with DR..
and Mrs w. H. Lewis at their Hanson
mesa home near Hotchkiss.
Ruth Parvin, who has been very ill
| for the past few weeks, underwent an
operation last week and is recovering
very rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Scales, Junior
came in Friday evening from Utah
in which state they severed their con
nection with the travelling operate
troupe of which they were members
Clay Davis, of Delta, representing
the Organizer, visited Paonia social
lists IN the interest of his publication
Monday. meeting at the home of /.
d. McFadden was held in honor of his
visit After completing his work here
he went to Midway, speaking there
Tuesday night.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
PRESBYTERIAN NOTES
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The strong sermons of last Sun
day held the large audiences, empha-
sizing the spirit of Christmas.
The morning topic. Seek and ye
shall Find had special reference to
the foundation of Christmas and was
filled to overlooking with 10y to the
world" at Christ's coming
The large choir sang two fine an
thems that were most inspiring
The Christmas spirit also prevaded
the young peoples meeting.
An unusual large audience gave
their interest in the Christmas festi-
vites Tuesday evening at the church
where unique draperies and a large
tree lent a charm to an excellent
program both musical and literary.
in which several scores of little tots
exhibited native talenta well as the
patent and persistent training OF the
teachers in an unusual degree.
Friday. December 81. at 2:30 p. m.
Missionary meeting at Mrs Kingsley's.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27

The smallest boy in the class read
not forget the g. Danny" reminded
the teacher; so Danny read again:
Gee | see a man flyiu."
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
CRAWFORD

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-24
poNs "a q u,wma.

The eest-dressed ~emgn fs DOT nee
essarfly The one who spends me most
money. Time, thought and taste tell
TO the advantage OF dress. Those who
persist in speaking of carelessness In
dress as if 1t were merit are greatly
mistaken. To be pleasingly, though
not deliberately dressed, and as attrac
tive as she may be. is every woman's
duty, and the dress that suits the oc
casion confers dignity upon the wear
er. why do you wear pretty bow
In your hair and take so much pains
to have a becoming tier" some one
asked the teacher OF a large class In
the public school. II wear my rib
bons and put on my bows and make
myself attractive because I have to
influence for good fifty boys every
day" was the reply. The teacher was
right. Her boys believed in her much
more than they would had she been
dowdy.--Christian Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-24
WAS AFRAID OF ExclTEkiE: 7
Reasons Advanced by Man Who
Wanted to Get of Bond Of
Mail Contractor.

The departments in Wa6hfngtou %
ceive some queer letters. Below is
given verbatim letter received last
November by the bureaH that Las
charge of the bonds of mail con.
tractors, from man who wishad to
get Off bond. Ii is unique. The last
sentence contains a valuable sugges.
ton to others who dislike to receive
disagreeable news, especially on bust
ness matters. The letter tells how he
signed the bond merely to oblige
friend and then continues with this
personal history:
q risk My life to go to the lection
this fall have Done all 1 can for you
office Men at the White house. So
Wood like II you office Men Wood get
me out OF trouble so cod Rest haint
Work one Day for 10 years on count
Of Palpitation OF the Heart Some
times can't bare the clock Strike So
you no MY heart is Weak you Office
Men Do all you can to get Nee out OF
trouble. IL they had TOLD Nee the let
ten Was 4 year Never Wood sind
the bond thought It Was 1 year So
Was told when you Rite Don't Rite
any thing that win excite Nee 1t win
Fty to MY Heart Kansas City Star
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-24

In sympathy with hers Ours is not q
!, one sided life. We have been part
ners. aud that's the way 1t should be
in this world !"
Mrs. Marshall has watched over his
administration Of the affairs Of Indiana
with q Jealous care. There has been
nothing Of the spectacular in his ad-
ministration. 1t has been sane gov
ernment. The laws that he has
fought for and won show the spirit OF
the man. They are uplifting. They deal
with the Improvement Of man, woman
and child
While Governor Marshall is deecrib-
Ell us tender hearted" executive.
nevertheless he is fighter. He be
longs to the old lighting stock Of vir
.sinia
Governor Marshall Is not dodger
He has his opinions. and he let's them
he known. While he is an organization
man. he knows that organizations are
not perfect that they can make mis-
takes. II they make mistakes he
thinks n liz his duty to say so and
get the saying over at the first pos
sible moment
Mrs Marshall is not satisfied with