davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Union Forbade Man
To Paint Own House
Warrant Sworn Out for Business
Agent of Chicago Local
by Painter.

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-Hugo Hahn,
business agent of the Painters Union,
was arrested to-day on a charge of
extortion, sworn out by Walter Sea
man on advice Of the States Attor-
ney. Seaman holds a lease on a
building and was painting It himself
A week ago a wrecking crew, in an
automobile, rode by the house and
shot out the windows. Hahn then
called Seaman over the telephone and
told him he was wanted at the head
quarters of the Painters Union. Sea
man went there and met Hahn, who
told Seaman he was in bad with the
union and it would require 5000 to
square matters. Seaman refused &c
pay and reported the affair to the
States Attorney.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

to reduce the slope OF the sides of
the cut to one foot of rise to every
ten feet Of horizontal distance, or
less than half the slope which the
eminent engineers first estimated.
The slides were an entirely new,
unsupported and veXatious feature of
the Culebra Cut, for the French never
dug deep enough in the score OF years
they gave to the job to cause any
sliding Of the sides The CulebTa Cut
was the only section Of their pro
posed canal on which the French did
any work after 1889, when the first
failure occurred. In 1904, when the
United States took over the canal
and the French equipment, the Guile
h a Cut looked as If the French had
done nothing.
Even in the places where they had
dug the deepest the channel was so
narrow and the vegetation so thick
tn, t there were scarcely any visible
traces Of what they had done. The
ma ximum excavation by the French
was $4,000 cubic yards a month
which is 80 per cent less than the
AMERICAN diggers took out in a sin
glg day in the cut
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Police Tell SpOOners
To Carry Lights
Canoelsts on Romantic Lake Must
Have Illumination on Craft,
Is Order.

DULUTH. Sept. 2O-Too late to
spoil any "spoonlng" parties on the
lake this year, but in time to fortify
themselves for coming seasons, the
police to-day discovered a law that
will dispose Of canoeists who have
made the lake and bay perform the
duties of bench in the park.
without laws or police surveillance
the "spooners" thought themselves
safe from view, but admiralty laws
covering lake navigation. show that
craft of all kinds must carry a light
that is visible at least 100 yards
away. interpretations Of the ruling
cover the lighting OF rowboats and
canoes as we'll A light that can be
seen for 100 yards suits the police,
they say. An old fashioned lantern
will do, they say.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Arctic Explorers
Slain by Eskimos
Inland Tribesmen Draw Spears
When One Of White Men
Starts Alteration.

OTTAWA. ONT. Sept. 20.-George
Street, Of Ottawa, and H. D. Radford,
of New York, northern explorers,
who have been missing, were killed
near Shultz Lake by Eskimos two
years ago, according to a report that
reached here to day from Chester
field Inlet, on Hudson Bay.
The two men reached Shultz Lake
from Chesterfield Inlet in the sum
mer of 1911, and there Joined a party
Of Inland Esltimos, with whom they
intended to proceed to Bathurst Inlet
and on 10 the Arctic Ocean.
When a short distance north of the
lake there was an alteration between
Radford and one of the tribe. and the
Eskimo drove his spear through the
white man Street attempted to aid
his companion, and was killed in the
same manner.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
LANDED HERE AS
IMMIGRANT
BALKANS ENVOY
Charles J. Vopicka, Appointed by
President to Post, Finds Amer
lea Land Of Promise.

CHICAGO Sept. 2O-Destlny has
played a pretty prank for Charles j.
Vopicka. Of this city, to be United
States Minister to the Balkan States.
Mr. Vopicka was born in Bohemia in
1857, To him. as to many young men
OF that time, the United States seem
ed the land Of promise. Stories Of
streets lined with gold" were heard
abroad, so young Voplcka, with a
small store Of experience TO enable
him to battle with the world, and I'M
hampered by funds, sailed away from
the land OF his birth.
Now he returns, If his appointment
IS confirmed, and II is believed 1t will
be. honored by his adopted country as
It's diplomatic envoy.
His appointment comes at the end
OF a bitter fight waged upon him by
anti-liquor interests
Mr.. Vopicka. after brief business
career here, had gained a smile from
Fortune. The dream OF his youth had
come true-he had found that this
was indeed the land OF promise. He
had become interested in Reveral
breweries and because OF this his ap-
pointment was contested.
But Mr. Vopicka was in the night to
stay. So he became a candidate for
the post of Minister to Servia. Rou-
mania and Bulgaria. Immediately the
fight upon him began. 1t was carried
to President Wilson. Mr.. Vopicka was
sent for and hurried to Washington.
President Wilson gave him two
hours out Of a busy day and Mr.. Vo-
picka related the story of his young
dream and his present ambition. He
desired to repay the United States by
service It is believed that the senti-
naent pleased the President
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Famous Old Town to
Have a Patented Site
Regular Titles to Succeed squatters'
Right at Ancient Village of
Cherokee.

ORRVILLE, CAL. Sept. 20.-The
old town OF Cherokee. IL miles from
here in the foothills, famous through
out the United States at one time for
having the largest and biggest gold
producing hydraulic mines in the
world Is at last to have a patented
town site. A corps of surveyors. I'M
der the direction Of B. L. Mccoy, Of
this city, is making a survey, laying
out lots in regular form.
The people OF Cherokee have had
only a "squaters" right. However,
the Government has recognized this
right, and will grant patent for the
entire town site.
At one time there were 1000 people
living in Cherokee. Now there are
100.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Stupid Children
Menace to Nation
Or. II. n. Goddard, AIienist, Advo.
Gates Segregation in Educa-
tIon at Conference.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2O.-Addressing
the convention of altenists here. Dr.
Henry H. Goddard, of Vineland, n. J.,
declared that slow and weak minded
children should be segregated and
given a special education. He assert
ed that the average stupid child re-
cruits the criminal class when he is
brought up among normal children
whose education leaves him still ig-
norant
"Often the stupid child is the ia
Yored and petted one of the family
and many parents do not or will not
recognize that child OF theirs is men
tally deficient" asserted the speaker
THE child thus becomes spoiled and
ciety."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Lost Girl Is Found
At a Country Fair
Tells Police She Ran Away When
Father Made Her WrestIe
With Bear.

MARION, IND, ept. 2O.-Mary
Stankovitch, a p tty 16-year- old
Roumanian girl, who disappeared
from her home in Chicago last April,
and COR whom a country wide search
had been made. was found in Bush
vile. Ind, and BROUGHT to this city by
Local Police Sergeant James Clifton,
who saw the girl with one of the fair
attractions and recognized her from
the photograph sent out by the Chi
cago police department.
The girl said she ran away because
her father forced her to wrestle win
bear IN the Roumanian camp on
the outskirts of Chicago. She said
she expected she would be sold to
some member Of the camp for his
wife when returned to Chicago. Some
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
CANADIAN GETS CHECK
FOR SERVICE DONE IN 1870

CENTRALIA, WASH. Sept 20
The Canadian Government sent a
check to David Coping, a prominent
resident of Centralia, for services
rendered in the Fenian raid Of 1870.
Coping, who ran away to join the
Canadian militia, was a soldier a.
the time OF the raid, taking an active
part in that historical event
About fourteen years ago he was
awarded a silver medal by Queen Vic
toria, while the check received was
the result Of an appropriation made
several years ago by Parliament.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Woman Light Tender
For 20 Years Quits
Mrs. Williams, Also an Authoress
Retlres From Service on
Great Lakes.

PETOSKEY. MICH, Sept. 2O.-Mrs.
Daniel Williams, authoress and keep
er of the Harbor Point Lighthouse,
on Little Traverse Bay, for the last
20 years has resigned.
She will leave the lighthouse No
vember l and go to Charlevoix to live.
Before taking charge OF the Harbor
Point Lighthouse Mrs. Williams tend
ed the Beacer Island Light for fit-
teen years. Her writings dealt with
her own marine experience.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Chinese Elopement
Record for Chicago
Son Of Wealthy Celestial Merchant
Webs Orphan Girl After Trip
From Coast.

CHICAGO. Sept. 2O.-The first Chi
nese elopement on record came to
light when David Lee and Dorothy
Chin were married. Both the bride
and bridegroom were born in China.
The couple came to Chicago from
San Francisco, where Davids father
is a wealthy merchant. Dorothy's
parents are dead.
The couple We're married by Jus
tice of the Peace in American style.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

times. In Pueblo county last years
valuation was at 40eo of the total cash
value, so that this years valuation
is still correct Weld and Denver fell
below, according to the commission,
and steps will be taken to force them
to increase their values. This is the
first attempt to place Colorado on a
full cash basis. The assessors have
found approximately S10,000,00O worth
of property that was not valued last
year. The mill levy limit that can be
assessed for county purposes forced
the county officials to increase their
values and to find now property. The
law says that an increase of not more
than $50 can be made this year over
last years cash payment of taxes. This
will bring approximately S25O,OOO to
the state for the biennial period. This
being the first time the new law has
been put into effect, its final solution
and its success or failure will be
watched with interest.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
Should Get Toqthcr.

Conferences are being held In vari-
Gus states between the Progressives
and Republicans with n view of get
ting together. Maryland party men
were latest to meet and they are com
ing to common understanding that II
is folly to fight among themselves.
Had the party been united a year ago
we would have today Republican
president and the country would not
be threatened with stagnation. Meth.
er would we have had the weak policy
shown up to the present time In the
Mexican situation. Let us hope that
both branches of the party will be 80
punished that they will be ready to
come together again in the congress
ional elections year hence and
sweep the Democratic majority out of
the house before any great damage
to the country can be done.-Mont-
rose Press.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
Warranty Deeds.

Revised by the Grand Mesa Abstract
company, Delta, Colorado, week end
ing September s, 1913:
j. Mcdonald to Joseph J. Meek and
others, 80 acres Hotchkiss. S100.
Willard D. Gould to Harry Tillma
tract Crawford, s675.
Willard D. Gould to VIM. Klein.
heksal, tract Crawford. S675.
NJ O'Rourke Sr. to John S
O'Rourke Sr.. 8 lots Delta, S1.00
Delta County Business Mems Asso,
citation to R. s Kelso, 2 lots Delta
S1OO.
Thomas Hester to A. E Campbell
and others, tract Paonia, S1.00.
Oran T. Hester to A. E. Campbell
and others, 800 acres. $1,000.
]. Frank Cole to B. f. Wheeler
tract Delta, S10,5OO
L. E. Mechelke and others to Fred ]
McLane, tract Hotchkiss. S10O.
Perry Jones to Ella Riggs, half in
terest Green Mt. Reservoir, Sl.OO.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Antoine Mihelie, a 15-year-old Aus
trian boy, fastened railroad tie across
the d. & r. G. track in Gunnison coun-
ty last week. 1t was discovered and
removed. The next day he put lot
of iron slugs on the track. These
also were discovered and removed
without causing a wreck. When the
boy was caught hiding behind a near
by tie pile he explained that he mere
ly wanted to see what the train would
do to it and did not realize that it
meant danger to the train. While the
mental condition of that boy is ques-
tionable. it is not much more so than
that of the many growups who do
things in everyday life on much the
same excuse.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

There is every Indication that the
the tariff on sugar, metals. meats and
hides is going through. This means a
corresponding reduction in the COM
merc!al life of Colorado. Democratic
orators claim that low tariff will not
affect these industries in Colorado. We
would like to ask If there is a single
Democrat who can point to a single
new beet sugar factory under construc-
ton. When sugar IVES protected fac
tories were being erected all over the
state. With sugar facing the free list
no factories are being constructed.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
THIS is A LAND FLOWING
WITH MILK AND HONEY

The above title is suggestive of just
little of Delta county. The milk and
honey are in abundance, but can only
be rated at the tail end of our wonder
full resources.
Along with the milk and honey the
sojourner here can stuff himself with
ripe peaches, luscious cantaloupes and
watermelons. delicious qualities of
grapes, and can, if he chooses, even
get full of prunes.
All of the above, with other tree and
vine products, are now in season and
ly stop eating when you want to stop.
A man remarked yesterday: The
drouth in other states, coupled with
our abundant and never failing crops,
should certainly make everybody sit
up and take notice We can not only
raise better stuff, but we can raise
three times as much on the same
amount of ground as they can in Cali
fornia or other adjoining states, which
should make our land at least five
times as valuable as theirs
This is not only land of milk and
honey. 1t is a land of potatoes, of
sugar beets. of alfalfa, of wheat and
oats. of peaches and berries and
plums, and the real home of the big
red apple, the finest grown. Add to
these melons, vegetables, cattle. hogs.
horses and poultry, and you sum up a
part of our resources.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

With six counties yet to hear from.
their returns being estimated, the tax
comission places the 1913 valuation
on the property of the state at S1,130,
342, 1O1. The valuation last year was
S422, $3.50. 1893. This is an increase of
nearly three times over last year. All
counties. with the exception of Denver
Pueblo and Weld, increased three
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

F.. w. Trechter and Bert Wells pull
ed out last Saturday evening for the
Black Canon country where they were
to look up some big game. If possible.
Bear was spoken of. but there are
those who yet think that either OF
these men could beat the long dis
tance racing record If Bruin could get
them in front and make few fight
maneuvers.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

The following postal card notice
came in Wednesdays mail: Copy of
Independent addressed to Paul Or
chard company should be discontin-
ued, as 1t Is a Paul Orchard company
account and the company Is bank
rupt." The missive was addressed
from the office of the Red Ball Insur-
ance company, Colorado Springs. A
year or so ago the Paul Orchard com
nany undertook the development of
\ lot of land in this county. but, 1t was
claimed. failed to meet It's obligations.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Press dispatches few days ago re-
lated that a Mexican federal officer
bumped over into Ell Paso with the
gringo. No sooner had he begun to
reach for his gun than half dozen
automatics were injecting lead into his
person. 1t doesn't always pay to ap-
pear too ambitious.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

The money question nearly always
gets to the front, especially with rev.
olutionist. If the United States
would make Warto the Mex. a sub
stantial loan, it would be potent fac
tor in bringing about peace for a week
or ten days. The plan has already
been limited at. and it is up to Profes-
sor Wilson and Lecturer Bryan to act.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

into the affairs Of the various coun-
ties. says he intends to ask Governor
Ammons to call a special session OF
the legislature to re-enact all laws per-
tanning to county government. He
says the present laws are so made
quate that it is impossible for the
county officials to legally conduct
their work.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Mrs. A. S. Exter. former well
known resident of this city. and her
youngest son. who were guests of the
formers brother in Salt Lake City for
morning train Tuesday to their home
in Gunnison. Mrs Exter likes Delta
very much and the family expect to
eventually locate here permanently.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Mrs. Pearl Heater. wife of G. w.
Heater. died at their home near the
eastern limits of Delta. Saturday night,
of pneumonia at the age of 80. Bur
ial Tuesday at Delta cemetery. Mrs.
Heater leaves sorrowing husband
and two small children, the youngest a
babe of three weeks. to feel the depth
of bereavement and loss. and to whom
the sympathy of all Is extended.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

+. l.. Humphries. a guest at the
home of Ed Stone and family for two
or three weeks. departed Monday eve
ming for Salt Lake City, where he
will visit for few days before re-
turning to his home in Waco. Texas.
Mr.. Humphries did quite a little tour
ing in this county during his stay here
and is much pleased with this section
of Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Mrs Joe Farmer. who underwent a
delicate surgical operation in the Red
Cross hospital at Salida about four
weeks ago. arrived home Tuesday
evening, having about recovered from
her ailments and effects of the opera
ton. She expects to be in her former
good health in few weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
Future May Tell.

Bull Moosies have decided that they
Will not fuse with the &. o. D. The con.
vention of county chalrmen so or
dered. but what they will decide later
on is entirely different. 1t will require
an analysis of the tariff vote to locate
difference between the rival factions.
Durango Democrat.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Without doubt the most dangerous,
death defying, thrilling and prodigious
act ever offered to the public may be
seen with the AL G. Barnes circus, here
September 25. This is the act OF Herr
Louis Roth with his twenty man-eating
forest-bred lions.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
Notice.

Bids will be received by Commits
sioner of Finance and Supplies for
supplying city with 10000 pounds oats
and 10000 pounds hay, same to be
delivered as per contract upon accep-
tance of bid. Contract will be let to
lowest bidder. Bids close September
23. 1913, at p. ~.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

This world would be all the better if
there were more people in it who
were willing and determined to stand
upon their own feet and who were not
eternally trying to follow someone
elses lead
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Should clans be encouraged? The
people seem to want them, as every
society, church. creed organization and
party indicates. Organization means
clan. Well. do not even the heather
lands follow suit? Or do we pattern
after them?
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

According to the Grand Junction pa
pers, DuCray. champion middleweight
wrestler of Colorado, who resides at
the Mesa metropolis. and Parrish. the
Olathe wrestler defeated in a match
at Olathe recently by DuCray. will pull
off another bout at the county fair
grounds in this city today (Friday).
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Mrs. +. A. Johnson. who has been
the guest of her brother. w. L. Fleet
wood, and family. for several days
past, departed last Monday evening
for the Yellowstone park country
where she will enjoy an outing before
returning to her home in Wayne.
Nebraska
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
Tho Proper Clme

To secure the best for your money Is
now. Get n Beneficiary Certificate In
the knights and Ladies of Security ut
n reduced rate of admission. Call at
the Independent office and ask tor the
district manager, A. ]. Benjamin.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
Can You Beat This?

Free admission and free initiation
for the next thirty days in the knights
insurance. Ask about 1t at the Inde-
pendent office. A. j. Benjamin, Mgr.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Miss Kracaw. of Telluride. after ac-
companying her brother as far as
Grand Junction on his way to one OF
to Delta for a brief visit with Mr.
and Mrs. r. F. Williams She de-
parted for her home Sunday morning
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Apply to w. j. Faircloth. 307 East
Third street, for packages of Andrew
Beer yeast and receipt for making
same. A very pleasant drink which
you can brew at home.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

FOR RENT.-40 acres, mile and one
half from North Delta school. Excel
lent buildings and fences. Seven acres
alfalfa. Especially suitable for grain.
80 2tp.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

WANTED.--At Glenwood Springs
Sanitarium, young women to enter the
fall class for nurses training. Glass
open now. Write superintendent for
information.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
80 . .

Mrs. S. L. Fairlamb departed last
Monday morning for Philadelphia and
other points in the Keystone state.
where she will visit with relatives and
friends at least a month
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

himself into the Thaw advertising lime
light.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

State Treasurer Kenehan, who has
been conducting several investigations
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12
BUSINESS LOCALS
~>>> >>>e>>>>% 4

MS.-Furnished completely for
light housekeeping. Suitable for two
girls. SO per month. Call S24
Meeker street. 30p
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Three acre ranch. with six room
house and small orchard, near Craw-
ford, for sale cheap. See /. NJ Nc
Murray, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-12

Judge Black. granting the wishes of
petitioners, called a grand jury in
Gunnison county Monday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-01-01
D.ALed the noiiday by nring revoi-
Poplar Springs Notes.

Poplar Springs, Dec. 30.-SpeciaI:
Christmas passed off very quietly.
Another year has passed and gone,
and as we enter into the new year let
us do so with courage and try to
make this the brightest and most sue
cessful year of our lives.
We are glad to note that R., Nj.
Sanders, who has been suffering with
an abscess, is much improved.
Quite number OF our good people
have moved away. We regret their
departure, but wish them much sue
cess in their new homes.
d. f. McAnster; of Americus, Ga. ;,
Is visiting his sister, Mrs. S. M. Hum.
ntcutt, anu other relatives in this
community.
Little Miss Annie Lee entertained
dinner at her home on the 26thr o
this month. All report nice TINA
The Coneross and Poplar Springs
Sunbeams had joint meeting at Pop
lar Springs church on Friday after
noon, the 27th, which was interesting
to the nttle oGas
Miss Maggie O'Neal, of Atlanta, Is
visiting the family of j. H. Lee, hav-
ing just arrived from Asheviile, N.
c., where she spent the Christmas
holidays with her aunt and otlier rel
atives. She leaves 4.o-day to be with
relatives and friends at Richland.
She was accompanied by her cousin,
Miss Lee. They expect to go to Gen.
trail to visit relatives. Miss O'Neal is
pleasantly remembered here, this be-
ing her old home.,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-01-01
Town's Population Massacred.

Sydney, N. s. W., Dec. 28.--News.
OF the massacre of men, women and
children composing virtually the en-
tire population OF a native village
on the island Of Papua has been re-
ceived at Port Morssby, British New
Guinea, according to a message re-
ceived to-day. The village is some
distance from the capital of the is-
land and the massacre took place
while Lemma natives were psssing
through 1t en- route to thei own set
tlement. The Lemmas attacked the
villagers, resorting to- terrible cruel
ties.