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The Delta independent., 1913-12-26
The suks and Their Oxen.

A tribe in East Africa called the
Suks hammer and twist the horns of
their cattle into all kinds of fantastic
shapes. An OK with one horn that
points forward and the other back
ward, writes NJ. W. H. Beech in 'The
Suk," is an object of envy and admi-
ration to all; it is called "kamar."
They believe that such an OK has
exceptional properties. Every fighting
man should have his kamar; those
who do not possess one are objects of
derision. When they prepare to start
on a raiding expedition the men gath
er the kamars together bedeck them
with ostrich feathers and lead them to
the river. There the warriors are as
sembIed; they dance round the sacred
oxen, flap their hands at them, and
kneel on one knee; they hold up their
shields in an attitude of defense and
brandish their spears, while they utter
wierd war cries, which are supposed to
excite in the fainthearted the desire
for battle. A captured kamar is a cov-
eted prize, and the Suks slaughter and
eat it with much ceremony.
The Suks were originally an agri-
cultural people. In every plantation
they build little shelters on piles, on
which sit the women and children
whose duty it is to give warning Of the
approach of elephants and to scare
away the birds.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26
SUSPENSION OF TOLL ACT MAY
SETTLE CANAL CONTROVERSY

A Washington dispatch says that
joint resolution to conditionally sus
pend the operation Of the provisions of
the Panama canal act granting free
passage to American coastwise vessels
has been INTRODUCED by Chairman Ad-
amson of the house commerce COM
mittee. The suspension would be sub
ject to the following conditions:
"At any time after the Pasama canal
shall have been opened and success
fully operated for two years, II in the
Judgment of the president the reve-
nues derived from tolls of vessels
other than those engaged in the coast
wise trade of the United States shall
be sufficient to defray the cost of
maintaining and operating the canal
and the expense of government and
sanitation of the canal zone and all
diplomatic questions touching the
or charges of traffic at the canal shall
have been adjusted, then the presi-
dent is authorized to issue an execu-
tive order declaring such suspesded
exemptions of full force and effect.
-It would provide further that from
and after the date of such executive
order the exemption should be allowed
but until that time vessels of the Uni
ted States should pay the same tolls
as others"
The free toll provisios now is under
diplomatic protest.
Representative Adamson introduced
the resolution on his own responsible
| ity and it will not go before cosgress
as an administration measure. When
| Ambassador Bryce left Washington in
April it was generally understood that
he had secured some sort of assur-
ance that no efforts would be made by
the United States to execute the free
tolls provisions of the canal act. Sig
nifirance has been attached to the fact
that the negotiations between Wash
ington and London in regard to the
tolls question came to a complete
stop about that time, although Mr..
Bryce's last note practically commit
ted the British office to the delivery
of another communication amplifying
and Strengthening the points adduced
by the ambassador in opposition to the
agreement Of the state department Of
the existing canal tolls act. Represen-
tative Adamson in a statement tonight
explaining his resolution declared it af-
forded an opportusity to clear up the
international phases and to test con-
tentions on all sides in the canal toll
controversy.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26
Important Public Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that a special
public mass meeting will be held in
the opera house Mt Olathe, Colorado.
ON Saturday. tho 9th day Of Decem-
Der. 1913, at 10 o'clock n. m. for the
purpose OF making recommendation 10
congress- for important changes in the
reclamation laws. We urge every land
holder and water user In the Uncom.
pahgre valley to attend this meeting.
BY order OF the Board OF Directors
Of the Uncompahgre Valley Water
Users Association.
GEO. w. BRUCE. President.
JNO. ]. TOBIN. Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26
Delta Teacher Resiqns-To Wed?

Three Delta teachers, Miss Lillian
Luke, Miss Vance and Miss Mabel
Smith have resigned, it is said to be
wed, and their successors have already
been appoistcd.
Miss Appleby, OF Morrisville. Mo 1,
will take Miss Luke's place of the 7th
and 9Th grades; Miss Cox, a graduate
of Colorado college will succeed Miss
Vance in High school mathematics.
while Miss Denham, of Oberlin, Ohio,
is to succeed Miss Smith in the upper
Gunnison school.
There are some more of them VT
are going to sick Cupid on If they
don't watch out.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26
stookhoIders' Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Delta
County Ditch and Reservoir company
will be hel din Delta on Thursday, jan
uary 15. 1914, at one o'clock p. m. in
the office of Millard Fairlamb. for the
week. Get in your ad copy early.
election of directors and such other
business as may come before the meet
ing. HARRY A. SMITH,
Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26
pedloreed Seed Po,a,oe..

Which means potatoes raised from
seed selections have been five
years at 1t. l have got the Rural New
Yorker potato back to where II wos
20 years ago. The supply OF seed is
limited. For particulars. address,
Edwin Rewalt. Ouray. Colorado. II
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

Matilda E. Fay-Wheeler died at
her home near Paonia December 1S.
at the age Of SO years. Mrs. Wheeler
was born near Montreal. Canada in
1880.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

Delta had its first cold wave the
past week. the mercury gong to elev-
en- below as tho coldest. The same
night it was thirty-five below at Gun
nison.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

Everybody should get to work in
earsest to bring about every success
possible for next year. Every little bit
helps, and everyone can do his part.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

Miss Ethel Maxwell of Olathe. was
married on Christmas day to James
A. Langley, of Rogers, Ark.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

Are now in vogue. The custom has
grown until it is in general favor. 1t
affords an excellent opportunity for Civ
ing something to the overlooked friend,
as return gift to some one who has
thoughtfully remembers you. Our stock
of holiday goods contains many practical
and useful items that will make excellent
New Year gifts. The brief outline below
gives but meagre idea of what is really
here. Come and see Our goods and set
tie your New Year gift problems.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

No local advertisement Will hereaf-
not paid for in advance. except for
those who have running advertising
accounts with the paper.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26
BUSINESS LOCALS
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No local advertisement Will hereaf-
ter be inserted in this paper that is
not paid for in advance. except for
those who have running advertising
accounts with the paper.
We do your engraving free. Roy
L. Smith, The Jeweler. If
WANTED-To feed horses. Old
horses SO per month; weaners 81. Feed
first cutting. Plenty OF good water.
Address W. F. Davis Delta Colorado.
Protect your nome against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert-
A MISTAKE-You make a mistake
If you do not see the line Of Holiday
Gifts given away at the Grand Union
Tea Store before buying elsewhere. II
You ought to be ashamed Of those
dusty lace curtains. The Delta Steam
Laundry will make them look better
than new at a price that's right. -.33tf
Be sure to attend the big free dem
onstradon OF Solitaire groceries to
be held Friday and Saturday. Decem-
Der 70 and 13. at the Sanitary Food
Store.
Blue Monday" will sold no terrors
for you II you will try the Delta Steam
Laundry's rough-dry system. The cost
is within the reach OF the humblest
household. 33tf
II 1t needs repairing. take It to
Geo. H. Cunningham's Bicycle Shop.
We do all kinds Of repair work
soldering. brazing and vulcanizing
Main Street. lott
It pays to shop early and thus avoid
the rush of late Christmas shoppers.
c. d. Allen & Son.
FOR SALE-Good paying dairy. Ap-
ply at Independent for address.
DON'T SLEEP under stale. smelly
blankets or quilts. Send them to the
Delta Steam Laundry. They will come
back fresh. soft and fluffy. 33tf
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

We do your engraving free. Ro,
L. Smith, The Jeweler. t
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26
Onion Seed

Onion Seed
Home Grown Onion Seed for sale.
Yellow Danver. choice seed. w. H.
Jarratf, Garnet mesa.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

WANTED-To feed horses. oil
horses SO per month; weaners 81. Fee
first cutting. Plenty of good water
Address W. F. Davis, Delta Colorado
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

Protect your nome against fire
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

A MISTAKE-You make a mistake
II you do not see the line Of Holida.
Gifts given away at the Grand Unio'
Tea Store before buying elsewhere. I
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

DON'T SLEEP under stale. smelly
blankets or quilts. Send them to the
Delta Steam Laundry. They will come
back fresh. soft and fluffy. 33tf
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

You ought to be ashamed Of those
dusty lace curtains. The Delta Steam
Laundry will make them look better
than new at q price that's right. .33tt
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

Be sure to attend the big free dem
onstration Of Solitaire groceries to
be held Friday and Saturday. Decem-
ber 12 and 13. at the Sanitary Food
Store.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-26

Blue Monday" will sold no terrors
for you II you will try the Delta Steam
Laundry's rough-dry system. The cost
is within the reach OF the humblest
household. 33tf
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
CIRCUIT COURT
JURORS DRAWN
LIST SELECTED TO-DAY TO ACT
WHEN COURT CONVENES
NOVEMBER IL.

Flfty names We're drawn this after
noon for the jury list for the Novem-
Der term of circuit court under Judge
Frank b. Smith, Although the court
will convene on November 17th the
jury will not be asked to report UNI
til the following day.
1t is believed that most of The
names drawn today are of me- who
viii be able TO serve. OF the fifty
names drawn for the last term of
court, but thirty-fve were found
eligible. The drawing today was
made by the county auditor, sheriff.
treasurer and clerk of courts.
The list follows; j. r. Campbell.
r. w. Cole, c. II. Case, Daniel Ges-
sup, j. j. Condron, S. II. S~callin, j.
+. Washburn, J.. c.. Cook. j. ".
Letcher. w. IL. Trow. j. A. Tracy.
John G. Timm, George Baltman, j.
j. kerns. w. III. LAWYER. w. r..
WEIGH, Robert Morris. f. L. Niblo,
Fred Carlson. John Nolt. John Erpen-
bach, John Morgan, j. II. Stevens. p.
j. Callan. o. o. Storla. Neil Crowley.
w. Waugh. j. NJ. Cook, r. C. Dick
son, Ray G.. Kelsey, Fred Ruthardt.
j. Il. Cole, l.. e. Lowrie. +. II. Marcy,
George Conrad, CLYDE Kimban. II. T..
Gilbert. j. J. Morgan, Arthur Klumb.
ID. 5. Barrows, Joseph b. johnson, j.
w. Peterson, III. ID. kreidler, l.. II.
Robins. +. M. Miller, John Brevick.
A. N. Bjordstrup. w. b. Lester, John
Louster and S. j. Made.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
NEW STUDIO SET
IN STYLE OF CITY
ESTABLISHMENT OF S. T.. STOUT
OPENED WITH METROpOLI-
TAN APPEARANCE.

Elegance of furnishings and de
sign marks the new studio of S. Il.
Stout, opened a few days ago in the
location practically destroyed by
fire late in July. The establishment
is now said to be one of the most
elegant and best equipped in the
north west.
The reception room is finished in
tones of brown, with heavy rugs,
massive furniture of filmed oak and
wall decorations and hangings in
harmony. The sky-light DON is cas-.
lily the most complete ever opened in
the city. This is also finished in
brown. Seven new backgrounds, por.
tierers and windows comprise the
settings for the highest type of por-
traiture.
h carema and mechanical equip
ment of the new studio is declared by
Mir. Stout to be the latest and the
pest that money can buy. Two dark
rooms, one for plate work and the
other for finishing, a new printing
machine for use with artificial light
and a parrelloX lamp, are among the
features.
Mr.. Stout has secured as his as
sistant in the studio, Harley Mcclure
of WATERFOWL, who has had consid-
cradle experience in %retouching work
and the use of the air brush.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
ENROLMENT LIST
STILL FALLS SHORT

With only eight more days in
which voters may register their nam
es for the party primaries mex March
the enrolment books in the office OF
City Auditor n. III. Jensen this noon
still showed that less than one-third
of the voters OF Mitchell had regis
tered.
The count showed that only 494
names We're Oh the books. The Fourth
ward had 100 voters enrolled. the
First ia; the Second 90 and the
Third, 121. With a total of 1646 vot-
ers in the city, this makes less than
one-third of the voting strength that
will be eligible to enter the primaries
and select the party nominees.
An interesting feature of the en-
rollment in Mitchell thus far is that
the republican voters have mustered
as many registrations as the demo-
cratic, socialist and prohibition var
ties combined. But seven prohibit
ionists have thus far declared them
selves, while twenty voters have es-
poused the cause of Eugene V. Debs
and Kari Marx.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
DAKOTA CENTRAL
GRILLED BY MAYOR
RECENT INJUNCTION AGAINST
CITY ATTEMPT TO USE
TRINlLIATIES.

To the Dakota Central Telephone
company is attributed the injunction
secured against the city of Mitchell
on Monday afternoon. restraining il
from the sale of the municipal tele-
phone bonds or the construction of
today by Mayor A. z. Hitchcock.
"Monday's Injunction" said the
mayor is merely an illustration of
the policy of the Dakota Central in
Mitchell. in litigating on every trivial
issue and attempting to hold up the
city in its clearly expressed desires.
The injunction is an attempt to wear
out The city officials and throw every
possible hindrance in their way.
forth in the suit just started are
1.-Two of the three grounds set
trivial ones and have already been
determined in our favor by supreme
court decisions. The other, that the
city would exceed its legal indebted
ness by the issuance of the bonds.
will be absolutely nullified by the
fact that after January /, the assess
able value of the city will be so large
that bonds can be issued for n
reasonable amount.
THE advertising of bids showed
that city would have no trouble in
%disposing of its bonds and thai the
telephone system would cost even
less than our estimate. Every effort
will be made to have the suit tried
at the coming term of court, al
though we expect dilatory tactics will
be used to delay the natter
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
HIGH TO PLAY ITS
DECISIVE GAME
BATTLE WITH SIOUX FALLS TO.
MORROW LARGELY DETER
MINES STATE HONORS.

Upon the outcome of tomorrow'S
football struggle between the Mitch
ell and Sioux Falls high school elev-
n on University field hinges South
Dakota interscholastic honors for the
season. 1t is the most important high
school game to be seen in Mitchell
this year.
For years the annual gridiron bat
tie between Mitchell and Sioux Falls
has been a classic one, and tomor-
row Coach Forrest Fletcher's pro
teges are determined to even up the
advantage that has lain with the
enemy for several years. With the
departure of Coach Woods from
Sioux Falls and the surprising show
ing made by Mitchell's squad this
fall, the locals are more than salts
fled with the outlook for victory.
With the opening of the season
this year, it was believed the absence
of several of the former stars would
weaken the eleven. But their place
has been filled by unexpected
strength on the part of new mater
ial, II the spirit of gamness instill.
ed by Coach Fletcher and the style
of plays he has adapted for their use,
has changed disappointment into
confidence.
Any doubt of the calibre of this
years eleven vas dispelled by the
showing made last Saturday against
the speedy Parker team, which Nit
chell completely outplayed by the
score Of so to 10. Previously. Mitch.
ell had beaten the strong Spencer
eleven by a 26 to 5 count. Last Sat.
urday Sioux Falls won from Yanktor
by the score of Z to 6.
Coach Fletcher indicated thi!
morning hat Mitchell's showing to,
morrow would be a surprise. while
we have the same lineup that ha!
carried us to victory twice this sea
SON" he said, Mitchell has a new
System of plays that will be hard I,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
NEARLY THIRTY EAR
TO c CITIZEN

Tennis, S. DIT is believed that
John Paulson, a pioneer resident OF
this part of Hyde county, holds the
state record for length of time re-
quired to secure his final citizenship
papers. He took out his first citizen
ship papers in 1884. a year after
landing in the United States, but the
certificate was burned in a fire thai
destroyed the home of his brother.
Later when he endeavored to, secure
a certified copy he discovered that
the clerk had died without signing
the certificate. This discouraged him
in his efforts to break into the citi-
zenship class in the United States.
Recently he decided 10 make another
attempt to become a f~ull-nedged citi-
zen, and this time his efforts were
successful, for he now has received
his final citizenship papers and is a
legal citizen of the country of his
adoption.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
HANSON COUNTY N D
SCHOOLS IN SESSION

Sunday School association convened
here today, with a large number OF
enthusiastic Sunday school workers
in attendance. Among the features
was an address by |. N. Halliday,
general secretary OF the state associa-
ton, on the topic of the teachers
work. Among others scheduled to
made addresses We're Mrs. A. n.
Grebel, of Parker, state superintend-
ent of elementary grades: Prof. S.
ID. van Benthuysen, of Mitchell, Mr..
Taylor, of Farmer. and Mr.. Nc
Candlass. of Fulton. At the closing
session the committees will report
and officers for the ensuing years
will be elected.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
TARIFF ]
STEERS
PRICE GOES UP 80 CENTS PER
HUNDRED AT ONCE AND CAN
ADIAN FARMERS WILL BE
GREATLY BENEFITED

~Edmunton, Alta.-Three hundred
and forty steers and 125 heifers, Of
an average weight of 1852 pounds,
constituted the first shipment of live
stock from the province of Alberta
to Chicago since the removal of the
25 per cent duty against the importa-
ton into the United States of cattle
from Canada.
Figured on the basis of $3.50 or
35 cents a hundred pounds less than
the top quotations in Chicago. the
cattle will bring more than $4,000
or an average of STA a head. Tween
ty-four hours after the tariff law be
came effective the price of steers in
~Edmunton, Calgary. and other live
stock centers in Alberta was raised
by the local buyers from Sc a hun
dred to $3.50.
w. +. Stevens of Edmonton, pro-
~vincial live stock commissioner for
Alberta said the removal of the Am
erican duty against Canadian cattle
is already having its effect in the
province, and decidedly to the bene-
fit of stock raisers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
FAVORST THE LEASING OF
THE PUBLIC COALLAND

Philadelphia, Pa.-Dr. George Otis
Smith, director of the federal geolo-
gical survey today told the American
mining congress that he favored leas.
ing rather than the present method
of selling the government coal lands
at an appraised valuation. He further
said it is purposeless for the govern
ment TO dispose of mineral lands IN
small parcels simply to give every
one a chance.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
GERMANS MAKE MOVE
FOR COMMERCIAL TREATY

Berlin, Germany Preliminary
steps were taken today for the for
nation of a German-American Eco
nomic Association to promote friend
.ly relations in business, economics
and politics. Exporters and shipping
interests are leading the movement
to attempt to secure a special Ger
man-American commercial treaty.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

beat. Our chances are even and both
teams viii score, but | believe that
the end of the struggle Will see us
the winner"
Paul M. Young Will officiate as
referee in the game tomorrow. Car
berry of Yankton, will umpire and
ID. Lewallen, of Mitchell, will act as
head lineman. The game will be call
ed at $3.50 o'clock, a half hour earl
Ter that the last game.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
SPEAKERS
AGAINST TURKEY TROI

Washington, d. C.-Miss Gene
We've Clark, daughter of Speaker and
Mrs. Clark, has declared against the
turkey trot. the tango and other
u~ltra-modern dances. Miss Clark will
not dance them and says so with
characteristic simplicity.
"The waltz, the two-step and the
pretty round dances of our grand
mothers are quite enough for me-
she said today.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

The lobby of the Gale theatre was
a busy scene this morning on the oc-
casion of the reservation of seats
for the university lecture course. The
first number of the course, the Ora
torio artists. will be given on Friday
evening at the theatre.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
RE YOU GOING TO BUY LANDo

WILLOW RIVER-INTERIOR Bril-
fish Columbia's future manufacture
ing and commercial Capital offers
unriyalled opportunities for money
making investments, business and
homes. Located on the Frazer and
Willow rivers. Grand Trunk Pacific
and Hudson Bay and other railroads,
in the center of a large, rich farming
and timber district, the mutual sup
ply point for the wonderful Peace
river country, and the rich Cariboo
mining district, insures the future of
Willow river. Write now, today, for
free maps, plats. etc. Pacific Land e.
Townsite Co., Ltd, 37S Richards St,
Vancouver, b. c. Agents wanted.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

One reason why this bank has gained so
steadily and substantially is that it has always
maintained a high standard Of ideals. 1t has
confined its business to strictly legitimate chan
nels and has always sought stability rather than
large profits. 1t has won the confidence Of
banks and business men. 1t welcomes ac-
counts with all those who recognize the value
Of high standards.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
Want DIS
~ fou Don't See What You Want. Read the
Republican Want ADS

second hand typewriters. Rebuilt
machines, as good as new, in every
make The Mitchell PUBLISHING
Company, Complete Office Outfitters.
mitchell, S. ID.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

HELP HANTEn

LADY TO DO REPAIRING-Must
be good needle oma Steady work,
Address A-22 care Republican.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

LADY TO DO IRONING AND
PRESSING-Steady work. Must be
neat, also able to do some office
work. Address B-22 care Republican.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

FOR SALE-Cheap, one 1913 mo-
del Hupmobile. nearly new. X 8, care
Republican.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23
Bidwell buys houses. pays cash.

FOR SALE-Good base burner,
$500. Phone 3233.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

WANTED-To borrow $500 on
first mortgage. Address M25 core Re-
publican.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

DRESSMAK1NG- Alb Western
National Bank.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS rooms for
housekeeping. Phone 2237.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

BURR SPRING WATER-Wm.
Anderson. l19 East Eleventh. Phone
3279.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

FOR sALE-Cheap, a driving
mare. 1115 e. Third.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

FOR SALE OR RENT.-New and
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-10-23

DAVIS SPRING WATER. Emil
Victor, phone 20S5.