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The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
AS DENVER DOES 1T 4
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The election in Denver resulted in
what is known as the Charter Amend
ment feature being adopted and the
Charter Convention being defeated.
The preferential system of voting car
ried, as did the Brown Telephone Or
dinance.
The charter amendment as adopted
amends the present city charter so
that the citizens of Denver may pro-
ceed to the immediate election of Off
GERS under commission government.
However, there are many who claim
that the amendment feature is uncon-
stitutional and that the change in the
city government should have come
through charter convention plan.
The preferential spstem of voting is a
provision whereby each citizen votes
for every candidate for each office
except one. He indicates his prefer
ence by marking first, second, third,
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
BANKERS ENDORSE SOUND
IRRIGATION PROPOSITIONS

Denver bankers have been telling
the public about the value and attrac-
tiveness of sound irrigation proposi-
tions and the banking association of
this state has appointed a committee
to investigate irrigation enterprises
in Colorado and report upon the
soundness of such of them as were
seeking aid for development.
This committee consists of Frank
N. Briggs, president of the Interstate
bank, chairman; Godfrey Schirmer of
the German American Trust Co., John
w. Springer of the Continental Trust
Co., ]. L. Brush, vice-president of the
Greeley National Bank, and H. w.
Rubey of the Woods-Rubey National
bank of Golden.
Some of the bankers have given
their endorsements to what they term
sound irrigation propositions by class
ing them as a safe an investment as
u. S. bonds, and capable of paying a
much better rate of interest on the
investment.
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
EckERT ITEMS.
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!. C. Hall and family spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Miller.
II. X. Ferguson went as a delegate
from the Surface Creek Fruit Grow
ers' association to the convention OF
fruit shippers, which met in Hotch-
kiss last Saturday. February Is.
The Valentine dance given by the
odd Fellows lodge at the hall Friday
might was greatly enjoyed by everyone
present.
Mr.. Lamb OF Grand Junction, was
visiting In Eckert Tuesday and We'd
nesday of this week.
Mrs. Parks, Is enjoying n visit from
her daughters, Mrs. Webster and Mrs.
Jenson.
Mr.. Bennett of Delta spent Tues
day night with Will Miller.
Reverend McGlashan, former pas
tor OF the Eckert Baptist church is
spending this week with Reverend
Gwatkins.
Mr.. Lace. the district superintendent
OF the NJ. L. church was up from Grand
Junction this week adjusting matters
here as Mr.. Buckner has resigned
Mr.. Cody Yandle of Cedaredge, was
visiting in Eckert Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stone of Delta,
spent Sunday at the II. X. Ferguson
home.
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
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A basket ball game will be played
with the two Hotchkiss high school
teams Saturday evening. This is prob
ably the last game of the season.
Miss Minnie Swietzer gave a Valen-
tine party at her home on Garnet
mesa February IA, in honor of the
senior class and faculty. A delight.
full time was reported by all present.
Some interesting items concerning
our student body: There have been
enrolled in the high school to date
1873 pupils. distributed as follows:
Senior class, boys 5. girls 81; Juniors.
boys Is. girls 25: Second year. boys
Is, girls 3s; First year, boys IS, girls
Sc. OF the seniors arc all with us at
this writing, doing excellent work on
the whole, and have a fair prospect
of all graduating. All the Juniors
but two are attending: Miss Clark
son is attending school in Chicago
and Miss Gillette is in Denver. The
second year pupils are all in atten-
dance except Miss King. who is teach
ing school with her father Ten pu-
pills have gone from the first year
class Three boys and four girls re-
moved from the district, two left on
account of illness. and one for per-
sonal reasons. This leaves $50 be-
longing at the present time. This is
an unusual record made by any high
school.
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
For Electric Light Works
Bonds
Against Electric Light
Works Bonds

Fourth. that the judges and clerks
of election are authorized and direct
ed to hold said election according to
the laws OF the State of Colorado In
such case made and provided and
that the polls at said election shall
be open at the hour OF 700 o'clock In
the forenoon on the day OF election
and remaining open until the hour OF
700 O'Clock in the afternoon OF said
day for the purpose OF recording votes
OF all duly qualified electors OF the
City OF Delta.
Dated at Delta. Colorado: this 18th
day OF February. A. d. 1913.
CAMILLA SANDERS.
(SEAL) City Clerk
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
. oLATHE AND SOUTH MESAs. Z
(Criterion.)

Lon Hogan was over from Hotchkiss
Sunday, visiting home folks.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Neal,
on Monday, February 10, a daughter
Joe Roatcap came over from Paonia
Wednesday for a visit with his bro
ther, d. S. Roatcap of California mesa
This week the county commissioners
appointed the road overseers for the
various road districts of the county,
Robt. S. Havens landing the plum for
South Olathe and N G. Rodine for
the North Olathe district, while Mr..
Havens succeeds Jacob Moser. who did
not seek reappointment. Both these
appointments meet with general pub
lie approval and these gentlemen
should give excellent service in their
positions.
Tom Hutchinson. the well known
Ash mesa farmer, underwent serious
operation Thursday morning. Mr.
Hutchinson had previously been
brought into town. where the opera
ton was performed. He had been
suffering for some time from condi-
tion following pleurisy, which had be-
come SO serious that breathing had
become difficult and painful. In order
10 gain relief from the offending gath
ering, 1t was necessary to remove
portion of one rib. Considering the
seriousness of the operation, Mr..
Hutchinson is doing well and indica-
tions point to a satisfactory recovery.
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
(SEAI.)
A Yelled uItIm.tum.

Washington. Feb. l7.-President
Tafts note replying to Madero's re-
cent protest was published today. II
declared Fresh assurance OF friend
ship to Mexico unnecessary after two
years of proofs OF patience and good
will. 1t declares that Madero is mis-
informed in believeing that orders to
land troops had already been issued.
The note ends: Il feel 1t my duty
to add sincerely and without reserve
that the course of events during the
two years. eliminating In the present
dangerous situation has created In
this country a condition of extreme
pessimism and conviction that the
present paramount duty is for prompt
relief of the situation"
This is regarded as veiled ultima
tum.
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION
IN AND FOR THE
CITY OF DELTA, COLO.

Notice Is hereby given that on Tues
day, the 4th day OF March, A. ID. 1913.
there will be held the regular cleo
ton for electing commissioners In and
for the City OF Delta, County OF Delta.
and State OF Colorado. and at such
election the following commissioners
are to be elected:
One Commissioner of Public Affairs.
Highways. Health and Civic Beauty
and Ex-Officio Mayor.
One Commissioner of Finance and
Supplies and Ex-Officio Clerk.
One Commissioner of Water Works.
Sewer and Lighting.
Each commissioner to be elected at
large by the qualified electors OF the
City OF Delta, to serve according to
the terms specified in the Special
Charter OF the City of Delta. adopted
September "a. A. ID. 1912.
The polling places fixed by the City
Council OF the City of Delta. Colorado.
are:
Ward /. Precinct 1. at the City Hall
of the City OF Delta, Colorado being
number 112 East Third Street.
Ward 2. Precinct2, at the Lin
coin Building.
Ward g. Precinct 3. at the County
Court House.
There will be submitted to the quail
flied voters OF the City of Delta, Colo
RADIO, who are tax payers under the
law, the following question:
Shall the City Council OF the City of
Delta create an Indebtedness of the
said City by issuing the coupon Bonds
of the said City in the sum OF Forty
Five Thousand Dollars ($45.000) due
and payable in fifteen years from
date thereof and optional after ten
years. Said bonds to be dated July
I, 1913. and draw interest at the rate
OF six (6) per cent per annum, inter
est payable semi-annually on the first
days OF January and July OF each year
until paid. for the purpose OF erect
ing and operating electric light works
or for the purpose of purchasing the
present electric light plant as In the
discretion OF the Council may seem
best to be owned and controlled by
said city?
The Judges of election shall pre-
pare separate ballot box for the
voting on this proposition and the
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
HART, SHAFFNER
& MARX CLOTHES
We do as we Advertise

etc, choices. The successful candj-
date must receive the support of a
plurality of all electors. The first
choices are counted as If no one has
been elected the second choices are
counted and added thereto, and so on
until plurality has been secured by
some one of the candidates.
The Brown telephone ordinance
seeks to reduce the telephone rate
in the city of Denver approximately
thirty per cent. E. b. Field, president
of the telephone company, announces
that the case will be taken into court
on the ground that the submission
section which read, for cheaper tele-
phone rates" was unfair to his COM
pany
In the meantime the scrap OF the
reformers at the city hall continues
Mayor Arnold of Denver issued a
of Denver last Sunday. In the state.
ment he practically neglected all refer
ences to the iniatiative and referen-
dunn and other so-callcd reform meas.
ures and maintained what Denver
really needs is more public improve
ments He listed a number of i'm
provements and recommcnder their i'm
mediate construction, the total cost OF
which will go into the millions of dol.
lars. This, coming from a man like
Arnold. who was eected on the straight
reform ticket, caused no end of com
ment.
The Colorado legislature has now
been in session since January first
and only one bill (and 1t to pay their
salaries) has reached Governor Am
mons. The senate spent the week
in the consideration of the bankers
code bill and the public utility bill.
The house spent the week on the bill
providing protection to coal miners.
the good roads bill, and in an all.
around mix up over the various coun-
ty division bills, of which there are
ten in number.
Even though the two houses are
controlled by the so-called reformers,
they are doing everything possible to
defeat the workings Of the iniative
and referendum. The following SEN
tence. HThe General Assembly here
by finds. determines and declares that
this act Is necessary for the imme.
diate preservation OF the public peace,
tho public haalth and puh1ic eafafv -
is being placed in every bill possible
with the direct intention OF prevent
ing the reference of the bills to the
people. The house placed It in the
bill creating the state highway com.
mission. the senate placed 1t in the
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21

public utility bill. In each case it is
a deliberate legislative falsehood, but
the courts of Oregon have held that
if that sentence is placed in a meas
ure, the people cannot refer that meas
ure. Thus, after winning on the mer-
its of direct legislation they do every
thing possible to defeat it's purpose
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21
Foreed 70 Sell.

so acres good farm land with govern
ment water right, about 9 miles from
Delta. Price only $35 per acre, II sold
before March list. Certainly a Bar
gain. See w. r. Boyd, Realty Broker.
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21

County Treasurer Bert N. Crawford
hpent a part of this week In Craw-
ford. looking after business and tax
matters.
The Delta independent., 1913-02-21

form OF ballot to be used shall be as
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-12
OYSTER SHORTAGE ENDS.
Demand. However, Falls Off and
Prices Are Lower.

Oysters are plentiful at the nth street
wharf market for the first time in
month. Last night fleet of ten or twelve
oyster-laden craft We're lying in the docks
at the oyster wharf. and the Sunday visi-
tor to the wharf will have no difficulty
in obtaining all the oysters his appetite
demands.
While the supply at the wharf is larger
than 1t has been for several weeks, the
demand has dropped off, and there has
been a decided falling off in prices. Yes
terday good Potomac stock could be
bought as low as 40 cents per bushel, and
1t is said that some were sold at even
lower figures, while select stock could
be bought at from 90 to 20 cents per
buShel.
Bay oysters were selling at prices
slightly higher than the figures quoted
Dredges and tOngers working the
down-river beds are now making fairly
good catches.
So light is the demand for oysters that
the masters of one or two of the larger
boats lying at the wharf state that unless
conditions improve at once they will take
their oysters back down river and plant
them or carry them to Baltimore where
the market is better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-12
Modern Woodmen of America.

Columbia Camp. No. 1929, Modern
Woodmen of America, met last Thursday
evening in Pythan Temple Officers for
the present year We're installed State Dep
uty William McCaffrey, assisted by Act
ing Head Escort William c. Boteler and
a corps OF officers, installed the officers.
The installing officers entered the camp
room to the strains of a march played by
the camp orchestra. and they proceeded
TO install the following officers: Consul.
John III. Redmond: adviser c. w. Veach;
banker. o. b. Bowman; clerk, +. A.
Royse; escort. John l.. Landry: watch
man. A. L. Lyles; sentry, F. l.. Muse;
trustee for three-year term, Joseph E.
Miller; camp physicians, S. C. Johnson.
E. j. Cunning and Grant s. Barnhart,
and past consul. F. +. Reppert. Acting
Head Consul McCaffrey in his charge to
the retiring consul. F. E. Reppert, con-
graduated him on the excellent record
attained during the three years he has
held that office.
Delegate w. II. Cole. in behalf of the
camp presented the retiring consul with
a ring as a token of it's love and friend
ship Past Consul +. +. Reppert assured
the camp that he would be as faithful
the past. He thanked it for the honor
bestowed upon him in being elected con-
sui for three successive terms and for
the assistance given him by the officers
and members of the camp.
The members then retired to the ban
quet hall, where a bountiful repast was
prepared by the entertainment commit
tee. Addresses were made by State Dep
uty William McCaffrey, District Deputy
III. II. Willard and others. Chief Forest r
John ii. Gibson and his glee club fur
nished several songs.
Next Thursday evening the camp will
adjourn early and attend A. r. Talbot
Camp to witness the installation of of.
| fcers by Delegate w. III. Cole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-12
SCHOOL QUESTION INTERESTS.
Brentwood and Riverdale Await Yer
dict of Court on Case.

Special Correspondence az The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. January IL. 1913
Whether the school commissioners of
Prince Georges county VIII he compelled
by order of the court To issue bonds for
the erection of a SchOolhousc in River
dale and an addition to the present school
building in Brentwood is a question that
the circuit court for the county. Asso-
ciate Justice Fillmore Beall. probably will
decide within the next fortnight. The de-
clsion is awaited with great interest by
tho citizens of these communities.
The ease is before the court on petit
ton for writ of mandamus filed by \.
=. Smith. chairman OF the board of truS-
tees of the school at Brentwood. asking
the court To compel the school commas
sioners to issue the bonds. The leGisla-
ture at the session of 1872 passed an act
authorizing the issuance of bonds in the
sum of $12.G3o for the erection of a school
building in Riverdale and an addition to
the present building in Brentwood. The
commissioners have refused to comply
with the terms of the act. claiming that
the law is not mandatory and that it is
unconstitutional
The commissioners contend that the
law leaves ii discretionary with them to
issue these bonds. and that they are not
ready to saddle further Indebtedness upon
the county. The school trustees of the
brentwood school on the other hand
date of its passage, and that it is man
datory and constitutional. In addition,
the claim is made that both schoolhouses
arc badly needed to accommodate the
rapidly growing number of pupils apply
ing for admission. The case was argued
last Tuesday before Judge Rcall. r. Lee
Van Horn representing the trustees and
James y. Boss the school commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-12
TAFT TO BE HONOR GUEST,
Ohio Society Will Observe Third An
niversary January %.

The Ohio Society Of Washington has
arranged to observe the third anniver-
sary of its organiZat ton with a banquet
at Rauscher's Wednesday evening,
January %, the honor guest at the af-
fair being President Taft. The occa-
sion also will mark the .society's OBJ
servance OF the birthday anniversary Of
former President Mckinley. and the
banquet will be President Taft's fare
well to his fellow members of the Ohio
Society.
The President will be the principal
speaker at the banquet, responding to
the sentiment. THE Rainbow Comes
Down in Ohio" the words that We're
brought to Washington by the winners
Of the boys corn-growing contests. who
carried the motto pendent from Ohio
buckeyes. Other speakers will be
Uncle Joe" Cannon and Speaker
Champ Clark, both Of whom received
a part of their legal education at the
Cincinnati Law School. of which Presi-
dent Taft was dean up to the time of
his appointment as governor of the
Philippines. Senator Burton of Ohio
will propose the farewell toast.
Senator Pomerene, native of Canton
will speak on MCKINLEY at Home"
Milton f. Allies is chairman of the ban
quet committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-12
UNDER NEW NAME.
Schooner Annie M. Leonard Rechris.
tened Lulu M, Phillips.

Having been made practically a new
vessel and with a new name the old bay
schooner Annie NJ. Leonard, now the
Lula NJ. Phillips. has left the Bethel,
Del, shipyard, where she was rebuilt
and will resume service. The vessel is
on her way to the Great Wicomico river,
Va, to load lumber for Laurel, Del. 1t is
stated that in rebuilding the vessel but
little of the old craft was left except her
model. and she is ready for many years
of good service under the cmmand Of
Capt. Matthew Moore. formerly master of
the schooner w. w. Hackett. The Leon
ard was originally built at Oxford, Md,
in 1877. and was vessel of siXty-eight
gross tons register
Plans are being prepared for the build
ing of a new schooner for Dix & Wilkins
of Baltimore at the yard of Tull Ship
building Company, Pocomoke City, Nd,
and the construction work on the vessel
will be started early in the spring The
new schooner will be a small three ma S.
ter. and is designed to take the place of
the schooner w. H. Dix, which was lost
several months ago. in the cocoanut
trade from the West Indies to Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-12
NOT AN ASPIRANT.
Westmoreland Davis Wants No Po-
litical Office-News of Leesburg.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
LEESBURG. Va. January II, 1913.
Westmoreland Davis of Marven Park,
who contributed $1,000 to the democratic
campaign fund in the recent presidential
election. has publicly denied any aspira-
tons for appointment to diplomatic serV-
ice as ambassador or minister. Mr.. Davis
has repeatedly been mentioned as prob
able candidate for federal Office under
the next administration, but emphaucally
states that he is not a candidate TOR such
an office and would not accept such an
appointment if rendered.
Mr.. Davis is president of the Farmers
Club and the Boys Corn Club OF Lou
doun county. a director of the LeesburS
Board of Trade, and owns one OF the
largest estates in this vicinity. He is
greatly interested in dairying and stock
raising.
John ]. Rhodes has sold. with the eX-
ceptiOn of d few acres, his farm ABOUT d
mile south of this town, to I. 5. Titus
and son for SS7 20 an acre. The land
transferred includes 80 acres. a large
modern dwelling, and large barn. The
farm was purchased by Mr.. Rhodes from
George H. HaveHner. Possession Will be
given February l.
The board of SUPERVISORS. while III SeS-
sion here this week. made an appropri-
alton of $500 for the Leesburg hospital
The money will be given for the support
of bed in a ward for the year OF l91'i
The board was also asked by Howard NJ
Hoge local demonstration of the Boys
Corn Club of Loudoun county, for an ap-
propriation of $500 for the club. De-
cision was reserved until the February
term of the circuit court, when the board
members can confer with the court They
also reserved a decision until that time
as TO the appropriation of a sum for the
deputy sheriffs of Loudoun county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-12
NEW STACK FOR ARMY TUG.
Castle Soon Will Leave for Cruise
Over Engineering District.

During the latter part of the week,
after she is fitted with a new smoke
stack, the United States army engineers
tug Castle. Capt. Bell, it is stated. will
leave here on cruise over the engineer
ing district, under the control of Col.
Langfitt, engineer Office here.
The contract for the new stack was
placed several weeks ago. and it is stated
that it will be completed and ready to
be installed within the next few days.
Two or three days will be required to
remove the old stack and place the new
one i'm position, and the Castle then will
be ready for service. The work of chang
ing the heavy metal stacks will be done,
II is said. while the vessel lies at her
dock at the engineers wharf on Poto-
mac park opposite the foot of 14th street
southwest.