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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
Maps Claim Matty Is
King of All Hurlers

NEW YORK, Sept At.-Almost all
of the Maps agree that Christy Math-
ewson is the greatest pitcher the
world has ever seen and they think.
or many Of them do, that he will even
surpass Cy Young's wonderful record,
both in percentage of games won and
in total number of victories. In %
seasons in the big leagues Cy pitched
507 victories and was charged with
321 defeats, giving him a ranking of
.612. In 10 seasons as a major Lacquer
Mathewson has won 329 games and
lost 100 mark of .673. So to equal
Young's record Matty must stick in
the big tent nine more seasons and
win 1873 more games.
Hes a wiz" says vean Gregg. in
speaking of Mathewson. Pitches
without a strain and he has it on EN-
all"
Yes, and in seven or eight years
Mathewson will just be getting in his
prime" declared Olsen. And when
he does get in his prime, look out for
him. He'll break up the National
League, for any team win be lucky II
II ever wins a game from him"
Yes, and do you know why that old
boy lasts so long and keeps on win
ning?" chimed in Willie Mitchell. IT'S
because he takes baseball as play. He
gets just as much fun out of every
game he pitches as a corner lot hurler
when he wins his first game from the
Ajax sluggers. He never worries, he's
never had sore arm, and he plays
baseball because he gets more pleas
ure out of that than anything else. No
wonder he's the best in the game"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
Women Golf Champs
Beaten at Memphis

MEMPHIS, TENN, Sept. 26.-Mrs.
Franc Anderson, Miss Mark Edwards
and Miss Myra Edwards, of Chicago,
and Miss Ruth Chisholm. of Cleve-
land, Ohio, were leading the field
when play was resumed to-day in the
Womens Western Golf Association
open championship tournament.
In the second round of match play
yesterday two holders of champion
ship titles, Miss Caroline Painter, Of
the West and Mrs. +. w. Daley, of
the South. were eliminated.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
Packey to Prepare
For Busy Campaign

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Packey
Mcfarland is on his way to Chicago
TO-DAY on the first lap of busy ring
campaign that promises to keep him
hustling all winter.
Mcfarland is en- route to a training
.cann near Chicago where he will re-
main in seclusion until October 10.
He then returns to New York to meet
Harlem Tommy Murphy october IL;
IF | defeat Murphy" McFarland
said u viii be prepared to take on
Willie Richie at any time that 'hT
champion may name.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
CHICAGO LEAGUE GAMES.

CHICAGO. Sept. 26.-The first
game Of the series to decide the
championship OF Chicago will be
played on the National League
grounds Tuesday, October T. and the
games will alternate until one team
has won four games. The rules gov
erning the worlds series will prevail.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
DEVLIN TO MANAGE OAKLAND

OAKLAND, CAL, Sept 26.-In-
fielder Arthur Devlin has been pur-
chased from the Boston National
League) team and will be the playing
manager of the Oakland team Of the
Pacific Coast League in 1914. He will
report here October / and play during
the remainder OF the present season.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
$4,000 Offered for
Carpenter Wells Go

LONDON, Sept. 26.-James White, the
London fight impresario, who once Of
fered a purse Of $40. 900 for fight be-
tween Bombardier Wells and Jack John
son, has just offered purse Of $4,000
for return match between Wells and
Georges Carpenter, the French cham
pion. to be fought a Olympia on De
Cember 8. It is more than likely that
the Frenchman VIII ask for more money.
He is the idol Of the French people and
is said to have $4,000 to-day, all won
in the ring
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
Petroskey to Meet
Clabby in Long Bout

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26.-Jimmy
Clabby, the speedy Milwaukee middle
weight, who recently secured a decision
over Sailor La Grand in a 20-round bat
tie a. Sacramento, has been matched to
meet Sailor PetToskey, the tough Cali
fornia middleweight, in 20-round bout
here on October g. Petroskey has al
ready fought two 20-round draws with
Bob McAllister, the local fighter.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
HALPIN LEADS Track TEAM.

BOSTON, Sept 26.-Thomas ],
Halpin. the star middle distance run
ner Of the Boston Athletic Associa-
ton. has been chosen captain OF the
track team. Halpin has been the
greatest point winner the Back Bay
club has had in years, and as a re-
ward for his work the athletic com
mittee Of the Unicorn club ratified
his selection.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
AHA! TANGO FOOTBALL.

CHICAGO. Sept. 26.-"TangO foot
ball" is what the Maroon linemen
dubbed the latest form of drill order
ed by Coach Stagg today. Stage had
his men sliding. gliding wriggling
and pivoting with all the variations
Of a dance Redmon. a 270-pound
guard, had hard time sticking to the
finish
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
M'cUE VS.. TOGO.

CHICAGO, Sept 26.-Another in
teresting battle will be staged in Wis
consin tonight. Young Togo, the
Japanese fighter from Fort Smith,
Ark, will attempt to take the measure
of Matty McCue at Racine. The Jap
has fought Battling Nelson, Harry
Forbes and a number Of other good
fighters.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
coNLEY STOPS MENNY,

ST JOSEPH, MO, Sept. 70
frankie Conley defeated Eddie Men
ny, of San Francisco. in one-sided
battle here last nirht The fight
which was scheduled to go fifteen
rounds. was stopped by the referee in
the thirteenth.
THE READING OF WANT ADS in
Hearst's Sunday American and At
lanta Georgian means money to you.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
Dundee VS.. Beecher
In New York Ring

NEW YORK. Sept 26.-Johnny Dun
dee and Willie Beecher, the clever East
Side lightweight, have been matched for
a ten-round bout at the Atlantic Garden
A. c. on the night Of October IA. This
will be Dundees first appearance IN the
ring since his return from the Pacific
coast. AS Beecher has been doing some
good work recently the bout IS expected
to attract considerable interest among
the fans.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
o,gRIsN SELECTED AS COACH,

BURLINGTON, Vt. Sept 26.-Ihe
annette committee of the University
Of Vermont has appointed Jere J.
0.Rrien coach for the football team.
O'Brien, who was captain Of the var
sitv eleven las year, played quarter
back during his four years al eo''ese.
His home is in Pittsaeld. Mass
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
Notre Dame Anxious
To Enter Conference

SOUTH BEND. IND. Sept. 26.-Cosch
Harper predicts that NOtre Dame viii be
in the conference within the next two
years. Conference rules will be observed
this season by placing a freshman team
in the field.
Nctre Dame stepped in the limelght
in 1909 when it defeated Michigan. This
year with the material IT has it is ex-
pected that opportunity will be given to
display championship material
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
Cubans Would Stage
Big Chess Tourney

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The Ha-
vana City Council has appropriated
$1,000 for a chess tournament, &C
cording to Jose R. Capablanca. who
arrived here from Havana on his way
TO his post at St. Petersburg, where
he will &C. as chancellor for the
Cuban consulate. Mr.. Capablanca is
trying to interest the leading chess
PLAYERS of the country in this tourney.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
LOWELL WINS TITLE SERIES.

HARTFORD. CONN, Sept Followed,
Of the New England league, won the
minor league Championship OF New
England by defeating Hartford Of the
Eastern League Yesterday to l. II
was the sixth game Of the series and
the fourth victory for Lowell.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
cArcHER SIGNS WITH CUBS.

CHICAGO Sept 26.-Catcher
Schworm, who played this year with
the Astoria q. ID Buzzards, signed
a Cub. contract yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
WANT PARADOX RoAD-MEET-
ING TO BE HELD FRIDAY NIGHT

Those interested in a read to Para
dox valley from Delta are requested to
attend a mass meeting at the county
court house Friday evening at 1:S0, to
discuss and plan measures looking 10
the procuring and opening of such
highway.
Delta is in line for the trade OF
that section as soon as the road can
be opened up for travel. this city being
the nearest and most natural point, as
we'll as the most easily accessible. and
the Importance of such road cannot
be overestimated. We want to be
the outlet of that growing country.
which Immediately promises such
wonderful advancement ~
All are invited to attend this meet
ing and see what can be done in the
matter of opening up road not only
into but straight through the heart of
the Paradox country. Remember the
date and the hour tonight.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
HART CREDITORS HOLD
MEETING BEFORE REFEREE.

The creditors of II. F. Hart who.
until few months ago operated a
drug store on north Main street in
this city. made an application in bank
ruptcy during the fore part of last
October after II became apparent that
the Hart stock would fall far short of
paying out as was supposed. The first
meeting OF the creditors was held on
Monday of this week before the ref
cree in bankruptcy, w. p. Crosse. in
Montrose. and Attorney Bradshaw and
p. P. Smith both of Delta, were in
attendance upon that meeting. to look
after certain interests.
Al the time of the closing of Mr..
Hart's store the creditors adjusting
company In Denver could not get their
man here TO make an inventory and
look after other details thus leaving
the work TO Mr.. Hart who gave them
figures showing stock and fixtures
equal II not little more than enough
to pay dollar for dollar. Later show
ings. however. are that creditors will
do well II they get twenty or twenty
five cents on the dollar according to
reports.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
FLYING FROM PERSECUTION
AND EVEN FURTHER TROUBLE,

A winged prisoner at the home of
John Kurz on Meeker street-a fine
fat turkey weighing at least eighteen
or twenty pounds-its legs securely
fastened together with cord. attempt
ed to make use of pair of strong
wings in perfecting an escape last
Saturday at about noon and. after ac-
quiring considerable speed when up
from the ground some three or four
feet. went sailing into the handsome
plate galss windows of the Huntley
home Just across the street.
The turk dropped back considerably
stunned by the blow and members of
the Huntley family, hearing the great
crash, rushed to the scene to find a
handsome window badly wrecked and
the wrecker lying PROSTATE on the
lawn in front. The repairs necessary.
1t is said, cost several times the value
of twenty pound bird.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
OLD SETTLERS CELEBRATE
25tn WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

On Friday evening, December >, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Burnett celebrated their
silver wedding anniversary.
Twonty-six guests responded to the
invitation and were sumptuously enter
tanned at three-course dinner. Nu-
merous and beautiful gifts were receiv-
ed by the hosts. 1t is interesting TO
note that Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett were
married only a few miles from their
present home in Tongue Creek valley,
and this anniversary was celebrated in
the home where the happy couple first
began housekeeping and where they
have lived for the past quarter of a
century. Some of those who were
present Friday night were guests at
the wedding.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
OUR COMMISSIONERS AND FAR
MERS ASK TO KILL BEAVERS

The board of county commissioners
of this county, ]. E. Moore, B. F.
Campbell, George Hull, L. d. Wilson.
John w. Cummings and many other
farmers of this immediate vicinity
have united in a petition to the state
game warden of Colorado for permits
to kill off at least fifty of the beaver
operating in certain sections of the
county much to the detriment of crops,
trees and property. George c. VIII
sioners, has been made chairman of
a committee comprising ]. E. Moore
and B. F. Campbell. and this commit
tee has already taken the matter up
with the state official above mention
ed.
This action of our board OF COM
lnissioners and farmers follows closely
the recent trial and conviction of
Harry Duling and Clinton Barker for
trapping beaver on the Wilson and
Cummings farms some two miles west
of this city. and also that of Leung
Chung. Deltas Chinese merchant. who
had purchased the six beaver hides
which he expected to take to China
with him at some future date.
Duling and Barker were convicted. it
is said. not particularly because OF
their trapping and killing the beaver
but rather for selling of the hides.
They we're in the business for gain.
Leung Chung. according TO his own
testimony. was not engaged In the
hide or fur business but he had con-
tributed to the success Of the trap
pers.
The commissioners and farmers who
are now seeking the privilege of kill
ing beaver state that the little animals
are multiplying very rapidly in GER
tain parts of the county. that they are
undermining bitches and laterals. des-
troying crops. trees. etc. and in sew
eral places borings near the new state
bridge Just west of town have been
noted which threaten to greatly dam
age that structure. The commission
ers and farmers want to get rid of the
beaver in order to insure themselves
protection and the permits now sought
will doubtless be granted at an early
date.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
Cattle Down from Deep Snow Ranges.

Cattle Down from Deep Snow Ranges.
Local stockmen. who have practical
ly abandoned summer camps on the
Uncompahgre forest for the winter,
state that nearly all of the cattle are
in the lower country, having been
driven down by the storms of the last
two weeks.
There is about four and one-half
feet to five feet of snow on top of
the rncompahgre divide, which gradu-
ally decreases to a depth of about one
foot on the lower forest boundaries.
Forest Ranger Ray reports that a
man with a team and wagon crossed
the Uncompahgre divide in December
l. via the Transfer Well. Iron Springs
and Paradox Road Snow to a depth
of four and five feet was encountered
and as there has been quite heavy
snowfall along the top to the divide
since then, 1t is not thought advisable
to attempt to cross.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
Delta County Live Stock Meeting
and Banquet to Be Best Ever Held

carried on in its jurisdiction. At this
coming convention there will be con-
sidered in great detail our intimate re
lations as stock growers to the farmer,
the forest service, the RAILROAD COM
pany. the municipality, and, in fact.
every business operated in this land
of ours. Threatened with increased
expenses, heavy losses, range difficult
ties and range curtailment, none can
fail to see our dire need of more busi
ness cooperation and greater interest
in the revision and enactment of laws.
both state and national. that affect
our business. Every citizen in this
country should attend this convention
and take part In its deliberations. and
all are most cordially invited to do so.
Some good speakers have been pro-
vided. but free and open discussion
by all is desired.
THE entertainment committee has
provided the usual rich program OF
feast. after-dinner talking and dance.
together with several other surprising
stunts"
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12

The committee now at work in the
effort to make the next annual con.
vention and banquet of the Delta
County Live Stock association, which
is to be held in this city on December
80. better than those preceding. are as
follows:
Arrangements-C. f. Mower. Il. 5.
Kelso and George C. Wilson.
Program, Invitation and Printing
]. B, Killian, II. X. Porter and w. L.
Schoolfield.
Reception-E. ]. Matthews, Frank
Gilpin, II. f. Thornley,, J. d. billiard
and w. +. Schoolfield.
A better ida OF the business in hand
for this annual meeting of our stock
men ad the full program to be carried
out can be gained from the following
statement by the secretary:
Owing to the rapid growth of this
organization from about SO to over 800
members, its Importance and influ-
ence in the community has become
very great 1t naturally devolves upon
the Delta County Live Stock associa-
tion to consider in its annual conven-
tions all those questions of most vital
Importance to the stock industry as
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
CAPTAIN OF DELTA COMPANY
WANTS MORE MEN FROM HERE

Every indication points to the fact
that the strike in southern Colorado
coal fields is no nearer solution than
1t was on the first day of the strike
that conditions are even worse, il pos
sible-and that the Delta company of
national guards. with other companies
of the state, will be kept on duty at
Camp Walsenburg all or at least a
greater part of the present winter
season.
Attorney Millard Fairlamb of this
city is just in receipt of a letter from
Captain John R. Charlesworth which
solicits the volunteering of some fif-
teen or twenty eligible young men
from this city and county to join the
Delta company at Walsenburg; that
the state will pay them one dollar a
day each and furnish board and cloth
ing. When the volunteers are ready
to take. passage for that point trans
portation will be furnished.
Captain Charlesworth safes in his
letter that the job will last all winter,
according 10 all obtainable reports.
Persons caring to accept this offer can
apply TO either Prof. Art or to Mr..
Fairlamb.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
GREAT PLANT STUDENT TO
LECTURE BEFORE STockMEN

DR., C. d. Marsh. of the bureau of
plant industry, Washington, ID. C. will
be present at the coming meeting of
the Delta County Live Stock associa-
ton and deliver his lecture on the
poisonous plants of the inter-mountain
country before our stockmen DR..
speaker and this particular subject
is one which will greatly interest the
men whose cattle are always in more
or less danger from poisonous plants.
In order to make his subjects entirely
plain. DR., Marsh will use Illustrations
Of plant life, particularly in the case OF
the larkspur and kindred wild growths
OF poisonous nature.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
PRESBYTERIAN LADIES HOLD
BIG BAZAAR AT ECkERT

The bazaar and chicken pie supper
given in The Eckert high school base
ment Friday evening, December 3, by
the ladies of the Presbyterian church
was in every way glowing success.
Although the recent bad weather had
made the roads almost impossible,
number of friends came out to show
their appreciation of the ladies' efforts
and their interest in the church. Quite
a large amount was reSlizcd from the
supper. the total receip,s being eighty
dollars above all expenses,
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
LODGES OF THE CITY
ELECT OFFICERS.

At the last regular meeting of the
local order of Masons officers were
elected as follows: A C. Remington,
worshipful master; Roy L. Smith,
senior warden; Allen Obert, junior
warden; l. C. Hall, treasurer; w. E.
Fleetwood, secretary; r A. King was
appointed senior deacon and Les
lie Conklin, junior deacon; C. A. Estes,
tiler The senior and junior stewards
are yet to be appointed. installation
will occur on the evening of Decem-
ber 26.
The Odd Fellows report a we'll at
tended meeting and smoker last Friday
evening when officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows: ]. S.
Ingram, noble grand; Arthur S. Bar
secretary; Mathew Stephens, financial
secretary; Frank Mckee, treasurer.
The Knights of Pythias have named
the following officers for the ensuing
year: w. E Fleetwood. C. c.; R.
E. Hauser. V. c.; P. K. Osborne, pre-
late; John X. CharlesWorth, NJ. OF W.;
Ed VanDeventer, X. of R. and s.; H.
w. Chiles, NJ. of E. ]. D. VanVolken-
burgh. NJ. of F.; VIM. Vessel, Jr., NJ.
at A; Ernest Englehardt, l. c.; Jas.
X. Livengood, o. G.; DR.. A. E. Miller,
trustee for three years. Installation
will occur on the first meeting night
in January under direction of n. E.
Clack. deputy grand chancellor.
Officers elected at last regular meet
ing Of Garnet Chapter No. 80. o. E. S:
Mrs. a. J. Obert. worthy matron; ]. E
Farmer, worthy patron; Mrs. R S.
Kelso, associate matron; Mrs. H. S.
Bushnell, secretary; Mrs. Carolyn Sea
ton. treasurer; Mrs. H. V. Williamson,
conductress; Mrs. D. H. Hensler, as
sociate conductress.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
Local ElkS Hold
Lodge of Sorrow

Delta lodge of -.lks observed annual
Sunday night, with good attendance
of members.
The beautiful service was rendered
with conspicuous merit by the officers
of the lodge. DR.. A. H. Stockham de-
livered the principal address. Bro
thers J. B. Killian and one or two
others paid tribute to the memory of
the dead.
Exalted Ruler Percival E. Coombe,
after paying customary tribute to the
departed, Brother George Mower,
dwelt upon the fact that there had
been but one death among the men,
bers of Delta Lodge since it was in
stituted two and one half years ago,
and stated this to be a condition call
ing for Thanksgiving.
The Elks memorial service, held once
a year to keep green in memory their
departed members, is beautiful as well
as impressive. We write the faults
of our brothers upon the sands; their
virtues upon the tablets of love and
memory"
The four piece orchestra comprised
of Jeffers, Allen, Parker and Watts,
gave excellent selections. and the
songs by a quartette comprising JEFF
fers. Pregent, Fleetwood and Arthur,
elected highest praise.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
Delta County Will Have
$4,000 Tax Reduction
Independent by Deputy County Treasurer

for this $4,000 reduction. They have
all worked hard to keep the amounts
for the various county funds as low
as possible. Some OF the towns and
school districts show an increase over
the amount raise last year.
The s273. .63O4O to be collected is
divided as follows: The largest item,
is s116,36665, which goes to the
schools; the towns in the county and
the state funds get s52,59396; the irri-
CATION districts get sic, 6,S2955, and the
county gets sss.s4O.24, which is LESS
than one-third of all the money to be
collected
The figures below show the full
valuation, the levy and the amount of
taxes to be collected by each district
and town. This is for the year 1913
taxes and will be collected during
1911:
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
At the Baptist Church.

The pastor will preach a series OF
Christmas Sermons" on the following
themes: Sunday. December II, morn
ing. Mary. the Mother of Jesus"
evening. The Star of Bethlehem-The
cember 21, morning. why Jesus
Came" evening, THE Influence of the
Christmas Spirit" A cordial invita-
tion is extended to everyone to attend
these services.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12

The following figures on taxes dis
close some facts. The first one, and
the ore of most interest to US all, is
the fact that there is DECREASE of
s22 ,S96.33 in tho total amount of taxes
to be collected in the county for all
purposes during the year 1914.
The total amount collected for the
year 1913 tbeing the 1912 taxes) will
be 1896, ,52673, whereas for the year
1914 we expect to collect s273, 3,630.40.
In the amount of money to be collected
for county purposes only there is a
decrease of nearly 100000. This is
more than the total decrease in the
county, owing to the fact that the
school districts in the county are col
lecting about $4,000 more for the year
1914.
The county commissioners and the
assessor deserve great deal of credit
TAXES AND TAX VA
40
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12
Teachers Examination.

The regular county teachers exam
nation will be held Thursday and
Friday, December 18th and 18th. in
Odd Fellows hall. The high school
examination for teachers will be held
on Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1913-12-12

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The Delta independent., 1913-12-12

Mr.. II. w Bull was down from Ce-
daredge Wednesday on business