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The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
DELTA WATER BONDS ARE
DISPOSED OF AT PAR VALUE

; Mr.. H. Swan, representing the
; investment firms of J. n. Wright
} & Co. and f. H. Rollins & Son.
, came to the city councils terms
, for the new water bond issue,
, raising their bid TO par, the latter
, part of last week.
, 1t will be remembered that at
, the meeting of the commissioners
) in this city on Tuesday previous
} the bonds we're offered at auction
} bids. the council reserying the
) right to reject any or all bids.
) At that time there were repre-
, sentatives of number of invest
; ment houses present, but the
, highest bid was S74.250, or $3.50
, short of the total sum of the
, bonds offered. $4,000. The bid
, was rejected by the commission
) ers, who had previously agreed
, that no bid would be accepted
, that was below par.
, The meeting was then ad-
, journed. as the bidders refused
} to make a higher offering until
, they could confer with their SUI
, periors. Mr.. Swans bid was the
, highest, and. after comforting
} with the two houses he represent
, ed. they decided to buy the
, bonds on a joint bid at par.
} The selling OF these bonds
!, closes the matter for water works
} improvements on behalf Of this
} city for the present. and doubt
, less contracts will be let for the
} new work as soon as proper de-
) tails can be arranged. Let us
} hope that it will result in a good
} water system for the city. such
, as is now and has been hereto
, fore.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
Rev. Maynard Returns
to Delta Passionate

The Methodist Episcopal conference
for Colorado. which convened IN
poulder last week. was concluded on
Monday after assigning pastors Tor
the various churches of that denomi'
nation in this state. Rev. O. h. May
nasd. present pastor of the chnrch III
this city, has been returned to pel'a'
much to the satisfaction of his congre-
CATION and the citizens of this city IN
general The assignments for TINS
mart of the state are as follows:
Aspen. C. ]. Coulter; Austin. Il. W.
Dav. Cedaredge. G. II. Mcdowell; CIR
ton. U. C. Smuthers; Crawford D. A.
sbepherd. DeBeque, to be supplied
De,,a O. X. Maynard. Dolores, t. d.
Griffin. Durango. II. f. Fairchild. Ea-
gle and Gypsum, l.. G. Bruceho'o'
Fruita. e. Fisher; Glenwood Springs
q. F.. Klein: Grand Junction, {. r.
SETTER: Grand Valley. ]. V. watson :
Hotchkiss. II. II. Morris: Iona ana
Mack.J. ]. Davis: Lazeer. II. X. MOT
ris. Meeker. McKendree De Motte'
Mesa. q. w. Weyrauch, Montrose, .
+. Kreuger; Montezuma circuit, u r.
Harris: Olathe, II. p. Gibe; Paonia'
Il. Burns Martin; Palisade, r. L.
Nuchols; Plateau City. G. w. Sim
mons; Rifle, to be supplied; Telluride
TO be supplied.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
DELTA FAIR NOW ON IN FULL
BLAST; EXHIBITS EXCEL FOR
QUALITY; EVENTS ARE GOOD

mesa, who is well known bee man.
The second floor of exhibit hall was
a perfect marvel of beauty, all leading
merchants Of the city having arranged
booths IN which were made displays
of goods. Each of these booths was
presided over by one or more of the
genial clerks from stores exhibiting.
The stock showing ives strictly first
class and made by Joe Kistler, James
Butler and his son-in-law, Mr.. Wal
ker, William Lance, a. H. Willis, T.
j. Harshman. Hank Hammond, Emery
Deter ana Mr. Hobbs.
At about 1870 the field sports were
inaugurated with an onion race in
which were entered a number of boys
under y years of age. Ray Sidebot-
tom was successful in landing first
place and prize, George Leyden, sec
ond.
50-yard foot race for boys 16 years
and under-Alvin Snyder first, ]. Hen
sler, second.
5o-yard race for girls-Blanche ia
cobs first, Hazel Mann second.
1OG-yard foot race. 19 years and un-
der-Charles White first. Lukee Meyer
second.
Pie eating contest, l6 years and un-
der-F Wentlen first. 4. Wallace
second.
Tug Of war. country schools VS.. Del
ia, was won by the former.
First place in the half mile running
race was taken by "Servis" and Bar
ney Dreyfus," second.
The one-half mile race, II hands
and under, was won by Queen, "
with r'Brower" second.
Bronco busting and race for cow
horses only, was taken by Utterbach
with Barton second.
Independent went to press at a little
after noon on Thursday and thus could
give no report of track events for that
day.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
Spud Growers Hold
Meeting in Delta

One hundred and fifty potato grow
ers of this county and number from
Montrose county assembled in the dis
trict court room last Saturday after
noon for the purpose OF discussing the
shortage of the potato crop in Ameri-
ca this year the present market
conditions and to arrange, if possible,
for some better means of getting in
touch with outside dealers and con
sumers, which would. of course, as
sure them full value or at least all the
market offers for their product.
This was the second meeting OF
western slope spud growers, the first
being held in the Pea Green school
house on California mesa. few miles
south of this city. on the Monday even
ing preceding. when 1t was practically
decided to form a permanent organi-
zation. and at this Saturday meeting
the question OF such organization met
with unanimous approval.
The organization was perfected with
a membership OF thirty growers, each
of whom paid in fee of s. to the
treasurer. thus creating a fund which.
will be used for expenses incurred In
sending out representatives to get
wise" on the real conditions OF things
and to market the Delta and Montrose
county crops.
The organization just formed will be
known as the Western slope Potato
Growers association. and the officers
tor this year are as follows: Charles
II. Peterson OF Delta, president; \. h.
Newly. secretary. and J. II. Meldrum'
treasurer. These officers. together
with w. b. Pepper and Harry Price.
both of Montrose. will constitute the
board OF directors.
f. c. Shearer. an energetic young
business man who is experienced in
produce lines. has been secured TO
make n trip to Kansas. Texas. oklaho-
ma and other market points for the
purpose Of getting in touch with deal
ers and TO market the crop of this sec
ton. Mr.. Shearer is already out on
his first trip. George Reshaw VIII
superintend the loading and shipping
The association will send other men
out in the market territory as occasion
demands.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
"B BETHAkY."
A Sacred Cantata

Part |. opens with the news brought
to Jesus of Lazarus sickness and
death, the sorrow and lamentation al
the Bethany home. the coming OF
Jesus to awake him. the dialogue with
Martha concerning the resurrection,
the raising OF Lazarus. the rejoicing
over the miracle. the departure OF
Jesus again to the hills. His hour
drawing nigh. the disciples forebod-
ings of trouble Detailing their Master
and their final rejoicing in the hope
that the Kingdom of Love. Truth ana
Righteousness would soon be estao-
lished upon the earth.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
DELTA DOCTOR TREATS SELF
CASE OF HEART TROUBLE

DR.. w. S. Cleland. physician OF this
city, and Miss Cordelia stein Oh Zen
yer were united in marriage In the
plains metropolis on Wednesday, Sep
tember 3.
Close friends OF DR. Cleland have a
lin that he and his bride will arrive In
Delta, their future home. sunday
They will live on Grand street
Mrs. Cleland is said to be a charm
ing and accomplished young lady OF
Denver. and both she and her popular
husband will be warmly welcomed.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Sheriff Hanlon and Skeet Lindsey
arrived In Delta yesterday forenoon
from Gunnison county, chasing horse
thieves. They drove over Black mesa
In an auto and were directly in the
wake of man or men who had stolen
n team of horses and wagon In Gunni-
son and driven away with the outfit,
The culprit was expected to be appre'
hended in the vicinity OF Delta, to
which point he had been traced. and
the aid OF Sheriff Sampson was er'
listed to help In the capture.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
DECISION ASKED AS TO POWER
OF STATE TAX COMM ISSION

= The exact power of the Colora- .
. do tax commission seems to be =
. in considerable doubt through a
. out the state and there is a pro- =
. nounced desire on the part OF =
. many having the question in mind =
. TO become advised in the matter. =
o Queries recently made to Gov =
= ernor Ammons by c. P. Link, it is
= said, have formed the basis of a =
. request to the supreme court of
. this state tor the rendition of a =
= decision as 10 this power, and =
. also the power of the state board =
. OF equalization in the raising and Z
. lowering of assessment rolls GER q
. titled to by county assessors.
. The question is one of more Z
. than average importance to Colo Z
. RADIO people in general and the
. courts decision will be awaited
. with considerable interest. Z
. According to Commissioner 4
. Link. he has discovered number Z
. of discrepancies in the certified Z
. tax roll and desires a decision of q
. the court to settle the matter. Z
= 1t is generally predicted that =
. ruling on the question will be Z
= made at some near future date, =
. though it might possibly be some
y little time before such action is =
= taken =
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
The First Little Straw.

According to dispatches Maine has
swung back into the Republican ranks
electing John Peterson at the special
election for congressman, Monday
over VIM. Pattingall. Democrat, by 500
majority. Republicans nationally hail
the victory as an indication Of a re-
uniting party.
In the presidential election Of 1912
the state of Main went Democratic
and the Progressives ran second, the
contest being between the Democrats
and Progressives. The vote stood:
Wilson, 5l,11S: Roosevelt, 4S,+9S, Taft,
26.545.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Delta county produces in round
carload lots. estimating 25 tons to the
car. about an average of 1900 car
loads. OF this estimate fruit is 1000
cars beets / 800 cars. hay 1000 cars,
coal 1000 cars and other products
l 900 cars. If all was shipped out this
would mean practically fun train
load a day for every day of the year
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Many OF the peach pickers and
packers from this county who took
part in harvesting the crop at Paii-
sade have returned to their homes and
state that there was almost full
crop in that part of the Grand valley.
The harvest in Palisade will be com
pleted they say. today or tomorrow
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Delta county Elberta peaches, extra
fine. are now being shipped to market
in considerable quantities.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
CHAPPELLE HAS
Nd PARTICULAR
STAR FEATURE
By o. B. Keller

NTOW that it seems pretty def
v nitely settled that Mr.. Law
renee Chappene, Milwaukee
outfielGer, cost the Chicago White Sox
$4,000, or words to that effect. there
may be some small curiosity as TO the
workings of a bit of baseball machin-
cry that can get such an expensive
rating in the big show.
That is to say. what sort of a new
prize beauty is this Chappele per-
son.
Well, Chappy-as he was commonly
known in the American Association
sports rather an odd distinctive fea-
ture. This is the fact that he hasn't
any. He can hit; he can field and
throw; he is no dub on the bases.
But there is no one handle sticking
out of Chappy's A. A. record that you
can Law hold on and say, Here is
wonder"
Chappy's best point probably is his
hitting. That unquestionably was
what attracted attention in the Cal
lahan camp. Chappy did hit becom-
tngly-tn the A A, which also de-
veloped Mr.. GavYY Cravath, of the
Phillies. He is a big fellow-strong
in the arms and shoulders, and able
to take a free swing on a fast ball or
savage chop at curve. He crowds
the plate and worries the pitcher.
In the field he is a good steady per-
former. He is a good judge of a fly
ball and covers a fair territory. He
can throw well, but hasn't the arm OF
Clarence Walker, of Kansas City. He
is no speed demon, like Shelton, of
Columbus, either in the field or on
the towpath.
If Chappy turns out to be a paving
investment for Comiskey, it will be
because he is that really valuable
thing in baseball-an all-round play
err
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
White Stops Abel in Two Rounds
Kid Young Loses to Lee on Foul

AS for Abel he never had a chance.
When Jake would start a left. Char
ley would beat him to 1t. When Abel
rushed White would meet him with
sharp shooting uppercuts. In fact,
Abel appeared to be but a baby in
Whites hands. After the fight Abel
seemed dumbfounded. He stated that
the blow White hit him was the
hardest he ever received.
Eddie Hanlon and Charley Lee
were the surprises in the other bouts
Hanlon defeated Terry Nelson in an
eight round set-tO but was fully
eight pounds heavier than his Greek
opponent. However. Hanlon put up
great bout and deserved much
credit for his victory. He hOored Nell
son for the count of nine in the eighth
round and nearly had the Greek out
at the finish
Lee sprung the surprise of the
night by winning from Kid Young In
six rounds on a foul. The battle was
a hummer, full Of excitement during
the entire distance. Young nit Lee
low twice in the sixth and was dis
qualified after an examination by a
physician.
In the other match Tim Callahan
won a four-round decision over Young
Abe Attell.
A small crowd witnessed the bouts
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
THIRD SACKERS
LIKER. WALLACE
MIGHTYSCARCE

n r. LOUIS, MO, July 1s.-When
the count of 10 is tolled on Rhod-
erick Wallace as a major league
player, then baseball will lose one Of
its greatest stars. But from present
indica lions, Bob Wallace is going to
establish a record for perpetual serv-
ice in the big arena.
When this season opened the Scot
started out on his eighteenth consecu-
tive year. As has been the custom
for the past few years, tie high boss
of the Browns has been trying to
find a youthful successor for Wal
lace. A kid of more speed, a better
swatter, a better fielder and a better
player all around has been sought.
But this spring has been the same
as the others. The recruits have ar
rived and the recruits have gone, and
Bob Wallace remains a member of
the Browns, playing the same snappy
and sensational inf1eld that he did
when he was in his prime.
Some Star at Third.
In the last three games at Sports
mans Park fans have seen Wallace
operate at third base. That's the
spot where the veteran really became
star when he was with the old
Cleveland Spiders and when he came
to St. Louis when the franchises of
Cleveland and st. Louis were trans
ferred in 1899
Suffering with a pair of bad legs
and a sore right hip. Wallace has
played as spectacularly as any third
baseman who has been in the big
circle.
The play de luxe executed by Wal
lace was in q recent conflict with the
Yanks. 1t happened in the fifth in
ming. Fisher was on second, with
one out, when Wolter bounded to
Lavan. The shortstop made a high
peg TO Wallace, trying for Fisher.
No third baseman in the game
would have completed the out. Wal
lace. stretching out grabbed the high
throw with his glove, and. with a
quick swing. tagged Fisher as he slid
into the Dag
Wallace didn't leap for the wild
peg. Had he jumped he never could
have made the swing to tag Fisher
a he slid into the bag. 1t was a
play that NOBODY but Wallace could
have completed.
They Can't Get His Job.
Wallace started to slow up a few
seasons ago President Hedges, real
izing this, instructed scouts to buy
all the promising infielders. They did
Within the last few seasons. Roy
Hartzell, Eddie Mailman, Mike Ba-
lenti, Harry Stanley, Eddie Daley
Derrill Pratt Dee Walsh, and now
Johnny Lavan have been on the job
There's a collection of eight try
ing to push Wallace back to the
minors Mailman, Daley, Stanley.
Walsh, Balenti, Pratt and Hartzeil
failed. The first four are in the
minors while judgment upon Lavan
viii be delayed a bit until the rah-
rah recruit gets more time to show
that he can hit
Bob Wallace isn't the same spry
kid he was a dozen years ago, still
| fans at Sportman's Park, or even
| Robson Field have yet to see the
athlete who compared with the Scot
| when he was in his prime
Wallace isn't ready to quit or go
| to the minors now. He isn't a regular
with the Browns, but several major
! league owners have put in bids to
Hedges for the marvel of marvels.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

@ EVERAL days ago Jack Britton
stated that Charley White was
the hardest hitting lightweight
before the public to-day. Last night
White met Jake Abel at the Audito-
rum -ArmOry and put him out in the
second round of a scheduled ten
round battle. The punches that put
Abel away were aleft- hand hook
that travelled about two inches, fol-
lowed by a right cross.
The punches landed by White
were the hardest ever struck by a
lightweight in this city. And when it
Is taken into consideration that
White weighed only I27 pounds when
he stepped into the ring, one can not
give White too much praise for his
wonderful boxing and punching pow
er.
Never once did the Chicago boy
make A misstep. Not blow did he
start that failed to land. He GER
tainly is the best lightweight seen
around here and he is a real con-
tender for the lightweight crown.
Charley Is only 81 years of age and
has stopped such boys as owen Mo-
ran, Johnny Dundee, Joe Thomas
twice and Pal Moore twice All these
boys were going goodwhen White
met them, but they were no match
for the boy from the Windy City.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

FEW ORLEANS. July ls-
N Thompson and Dunn viii De
the Cracker battery to-day. and
the club is brim fun of pep and con-
fidence as a result of the easy vic
tory of yesterday over the PeiluaDs
Dent really worked shout ball all
the way The only run New orleans
made was a gift TO the visitors 10y
way Of a fielders choice
Billy Smiths clubs put zap % great
batting attack with WelChuurr and
Alperman leading Joe Dunn also
contributed a most timely double that
cleared up the tOW-path when II was
in a highly COngested condition.
Walker, supposed 20 be the speed
king Of this circuit, was soft for the
Crackers and the only question was
TO what length their attack would
run the score.
The shake-up in the batting order
proved a wise move, certainly for
that game. at any rate. Wally Smith
seems to be in d bit Of a slump just
now. but he Is sure TO hit his stride
again. as ne is one Of those natural
hitters who can't stay of the ball
long at time
King Brady has left the team
and Clarke has reported The new
hand is big, -boned fork handler
and while he was warming mp yes
terday he showed barrel of stuff.
He pitches like otto Hess and should
held out a lot I'm the climb the Crack
ers now seem 10 have started for the
top
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
CONNIE MACK PRESENTS
OLD UNIFORMS TO INDIANS

PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 19.-The
baseball fan frequently wonders what
becomes of the Old uniforms. bats and
gloves discarded by big league clubs
Much Of their paraphernalia is used
until it is so worn or damaged as to
be Of no further value, but every club
manager has on file applications for
outhttings no longer suitable for the
major circuits.
Just at present the Indian team OF
st Mary's Mission School at Omak,
Wash. Is proudly playing in uniforms
formerly worn by the Athletics when
they held the title Of worlds champions
Manager Connie Mack was appealed to
for some discarded suits early this
spring. ana in answer TO the request
forwarded not only uniforms, but gloves.
bats and balls as well
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
WOlgast and Dundee
VIII Clash Sept. 9

Los ANGELES, July l9.-Tom
Jones has finally accepted terms of
Promoter McCarey. of the Pacific A.
C., and AID Wolgast and Johnny Dun
dee are again matched TO box at Yer
non. September Q has been set as
the day for the battle Jones has
been holding on, Tor :. larantee and
"a percentage as had been agreed upon
for their previous match which was
called OFF because Of an In. ury To the
DutChman's hand. The wiz ner Of the
Cross Baldwin bout is TO I've match
ed with Joe Rivers at Vernon on La
Dor Day unless Champion Willie
Richie viii agree to reasonable terms
for a bout with the Mexican on that
date.
Cross started training to-day for
his fight with Baldwin
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
SANTA MONICA WILL GO
AFTER SAVANNAH MARK

Los ANGELES. July 19-The
Santa Monica road race, to be run
on August g. win be one event open
for all cars Of coo cubic inches and
under covering the course 80 times
for a total Of AS miles.
This announcement was made aft
ct a meeting Of the Santa Monica
road race committee. making a radi-
cal departure from previous runnings
Of the coast classic.
The most important reason ad 10
vanced for making the change and
Increasing the distance by nearly so
per cent was so that the contestants
might go after the grand prize record
for 400 miles made on the Savannah
course
Because the 12O- horsepower Fiat
with which Teddy Tctzlaff won the
last race and established new
worlds record is above the displace-
ment restriction, the car has beer
eliminated from this years race.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
BASEBALL
Diamond News and Gossip

a crowd of Philadelphia fans tried 10
mob Umpire Byron. Of the National
League, for his decisions against the
PhilHes yesterday, and if IL had not
been for Umpire Eigicr and some police
men the arbitrator with the poetic name
might have had his hair mussed up
Larry Chappene formerly of the Nil
waukee club. made his debut AS a
White SoX center helder yesterday and
whaled the atmosphere twice
Smokey Joe" Wood had his thumb
hurt fielding a Rrouuder in the game
with the Tigers yesterday and won't be
able to pitch again for two weeks
Right Fielder Jackson, Of the Maps,
had stage fright and dropped three flies
yesterday This enabled the Yankees
10 win
Higgins managed the Cardinals for
the first time since he was beaned by
Pitcher Tyler two weeks ago, but he
won't be able TO play for some time.
The Cubs and the Pirates are tied for
third place in the National League now.
The Pirates are Go points behind the
National League standing
The Yanks took three OF the four
games in their series with the Maps
Umpire KLEIN had 10 run the Dodgers
Pirates game alone, but he did IL to
the satisfaction Of all hands His CO.
conspirator, Al Orth, was under the
weather.