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The Delta independent., 1913-05-02

over a hundred Western slope
school teachers came in on the two
morning trains yesterday and many
more in the evening to participate in
the third annual convention of the
Western Slope Teachers association,
which began its three day session in
Lincoln school building at 2 O'Clock in
the afternoon. The visitors were met
at the depot by reception committees
with autos and driven to hotels and
residences, where they are TO remain
guests until the close of the conven-
ton.
DR.. William Crawford. pastor of the
Baptist church in this city. opened the
afternoon session with an invocation
after which Mrs. F. II. Henderson,
and Miss Florence Uglow appeared in
the rendition OF vocal number and
Miss Grace Hunter of Fruita pleased
the audience with a vocal solo. Then
came three excellent papers as fol-
lows: r E. Tope of Grand Junction
upon the interesting topic, at least to
all teachers present Teachers Salar-
les and High Cost Of Living" f. c.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
Delta to Have Day Current

Delta is promised-in the sometime
near future-a day electric service;
something It should have had several
years ago The complaint heretofore
has been: Insufficient equipment. Now
Il is promised that. as soon as the
wires can be strung down from Ou-
ray. which may require a month or
80 of history-making time, and we Will
have day electric servi g. Delta
will be lifted. as 1t were. from the
darkness OF the back woods. though
she has no more than been hidden
away in the 'dobies at worst.
Delta has really been very slow in
urging-yea. demanding-a lot of
these small utilities which would have
helped to make her great.
A city of Delta's size and preten-
tions should have had day electric
service years ago. and doubtless would
have had sutn serviceiin commission
had II not been for the semi-poverty-
stricken condition of It's infant indus
try along electric lines, whose operat'
ing company started with shoe
string, ending with full Nather shoes
and n flock of sheep,
Let us hope the new company VIII
soon have It's day service in effect.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
Midnight Blaze Burns
Out Leading Restaurant

At the close of the odd Fellows
festivities after midnight Friday night
Of last week. fire alarm was sound
ed and the frame building two doors
north of Independent office on Main
street. was discovered in flames.
Some delay was occasioned in get
ting on water by the hose getting en-
tangled on the hose cart and the fire
gained more headway than would have
been the case otherwise.
The rear of the building was des-
troyed and the interior gutted, While
the flames spread to some extent to
the pitchy roof OF the old Lincoln
store building adjoining, before the
heat was fully overcome.
The building, along with that above
mentioned. formerly used as the Gay
ETY. theater but now vacant have eX-
listed as fire traps, and the blaze OF
Saturday morning was but one of the
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02

There was a happy medium in the
odd Fellows and Rebekahs last Fri
day, and as a result the open air do
ings of the day were just as success
full and just as pleasing as were those
sembled for the presentation of more
extended programs, and there wers
many more witnesses. for Delta peo'
pie in general formed along the streets
to see all that was to be seen.
The two morning trains-one from
Grand Junction and the other from
North Fork points-were met by a
large delegation of local members un'
ling. marshal of the day, and when
the new line of march was complete
and ready for invasion of the city it
contained fully four hundred addi-
tractive a showing of this nature as
was over before presented in this city
The line was headed by the Paonia
cornet band and the Insignia of Fra
ternity Then came members of the
local and nearby lodges of odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs on foot and the
rear was line of over forty automo-
biles. It was parade well worth wit
Messing and many were the cheers to
greet the long procession of Odd Eel
lows and their sisters from spectators
along the route. The line was broken
at the opera house and all assembled
in that play house where program
OF much merit was presented. The
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
ALL PERSONAL POSSESSIONS
LOST WHEN TENT BURNED

The fire bug has been busy in Del
Ia for several days past and while the
sum total OF the damage resulting
from such sources is not great yet
It has proven extremely detrimental
to two or three OF the victims
one of these victims was William
McKelvey who has been living in a
tent out on North Grand avenue since
the departure Of his wife for Califor-
mia where they are expecting to take
up a permanent residence. Mr. Nc
Kelvey had equipped himself with a
nice new $50 overcoat. new suit and
other goods necessary for the trip
which he was to begin soon. and all
these things. together with what house
furnishings he had in the tent We're
reduced to ashes last Tuesday even
ing when the tent caught fire.
The blaze was started. IL is said.
by boys who had lost ball in the
weeds nearby and were lighting their
way on the ground with matches. The
weeds were fired and II was not long
until the blaze had reached the tent.
There was no one present to check
the onslaught and all of Mckelvey's s
possessions were lost in the fire.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
Young Lady Falls to Instant
Death From Bowie Bridge

panion and they soon had the latter
on shore but the former had fallen
into a swifter current and was carried
beyond reach. Her lifeless body was
taken out OF the stream about two
hours later from a point one-half
nile below the wrecked bridge.
Funeral services over the remains
were held at Somerset Sunday after
noon and interment was in the GENE
terry at that point.
The father OF the unfortunate girl
was run over and killed by tram on
the North Fork branch near Somer-
set about two years ago and since
that time the mother and children
have provided for themselves as best
they could Lizzie was the eldest OF
the children and therefore of greater
value in the struggle for existence.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
ACT AND FINED AT
A COURT HEARING

Quite an important water case was
tried before Justice $. l.. Fairlain9
las Tuesday afternoon In which w.
l.. :, ade. a resident of Garnet mes1.
WITS charged with the statutory o..
fense OF maliciously pulling out n
flume in which water was conveyed
for purposes of irrigation by NJ. F.
Cook. neighbor who was the com
planning witness. The fact in the tes-
timony was brought out that some
"gun" talk was freely INDUCED in be
tween the men. but Wade pulled out
the flume on two different occasions.
the last of which caused his arrest
and prosecution. Wade was judged
guilty of violating the law and ordered
to pay fine of $500 and costs. the
minimum penalty.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
FIRST OF DRILL SERIES
HELD AT DELTA ARMOEH


The first OF a series OF joint drills
between Company C OF Delta and
Company E. of Monrose. both OF the
Second Infantry. y. G. C.. was held al
the Armory last Wednesday nigh;
Major Reeves. commanding his batil-
lion, Captain Aylmer Reeves. Lieut..
Reynolds, and - non-commissioned
officers and men of Company E We're
in attendance, the trip being made in
automobiles. The party returned to
Montrose the same night. The drill
was of the usual character in armory
work, in which all of the officers took
part, including Captain Charlesworth
and Lieut.. Ralph Harrington. of the
local company. One hour was given
to drill work
The body then adjourned to the
gymnas sium where an enjoyable even
ing was spent, after which, with the
local company as hosts, a splendid
lunch was served in military fashion.
The militia meat pans and crockery
were used for the occasion. The next
of these drills will be held at Mont
rose in the near future when the of
ficers and men of Company G will
visit their brother guards.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02

Lizzie Campbell, 16 years of age
and we'll known to residents of the
Bowie district where she resided with
her widowed mother. brothers and sis
ters. lost her life in the North Fork
river at about 80 last Saturday even
ing when swinging foot bridge over
the stream near Bowie collapsed
According to the report coming to
this city Miss Campbell. young lady
friend about her own age, her two lit
tie brothers. and two young men near
the age of the girls were out in the
center OF the treacherous bridge when
it broke and all were precipitated TO
the waters below. The little brothers
of Miss Campbell We're able to care
for thmseelves in the icy waters and
soon landed without difficulty. The
older boys turned their attentions to
rescue the Campbell girl and her com
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
Husbands are Entertained

The spacious home OF Mr., and Mrs
c. p. Nutter was the scene of merry
company last Thursday evening when
the ladies of the Shakespeare club
gave guest night program in honor
of their husbands.
The first number on the list was
the lunch, deliciously prepared daint-
lily served and tactfully times as was
evidenced by the hearty response OF
all. The tables were artistic in aI-
portionments and the name cards
were of quaint designs appropriate 10
the occasion.
The guests We're then treated fur
ther to varied program including
music and selections from the Shakes
perian drama-all doing we'll and
many showing marked aptness for the
characters assumed The customs
We're unique and fitting.
As hostesses Mr.. and Mrs. Nutter
cannot be excelled. their perfect hos
pitality adding greatly to the evenings
enjoyment.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
CRAZY FARM HAND ATTACKS
MoNTRoSE COUNTY EMPLOYER

Mn. Mcconnell. employed on the
Cleveland ranch near olathe. became
temporarily insane it is thought. as
the two were cutting potatoes TO plant
last Saturday afternoon and attacked
his employer Ranchman Cleveland
was slightly wounded in the abdomen
BY the knife in McConnell's hands The
latter was delivered over to Olathe
officers. Mr. Cleveland's wound was
not thought dangerous The attack
appears to have been clear case Of
temporary insanity. as later McCon-
nell confessed that he did not know
what made him attack Cleveland.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02

several heretofore started but forum
ately extinguished before getting un-
der headway.
The restaurant building was occu-
pied by Charles Lieberum with the
Merchants Cafe. Considerable OF the
rontents of the dining room were re-
moved and saved with but slight dam
age. but the kitchen equipment was
destroyed. This presumably. was
fairly covered by insurance.
Delta has been very lucky in regard
to damaging fires. the burning of the
Electric light plant three years ago
being the only one of any considera-
able loss almost within the history
of the town.
The insinuation that the Odd Eel
lows We're having such hot time on
their convention day that the town
caught fire from natural combustion Is
not credited. though they sure did
have a great time.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
WHEN THE TARIFF is
TAKEN FROM SUGAR
HOW 1T WILL AFFECT

In view of the fact that the beet
sugar industry in this state is menac-
ed by the proposed tariff bill. the Off
GERS of The Great Western Sugar com
pany, which operates half dozen
plants in this state, has decided to re-
duce their expenditures for improve
ments to those which are absolutely
necessary.
They have also determined to can
eel the proposed additions to their
present plants amounting to S15O.00O.
This is one of the first fruits of the
new plan on tariff reform. OF course.
the ready blabbers upon the side of
free trade will be quick to assert that
this is done for political effect. But
anybody who has sense enough to run
which has been operating only be-
cause II has had the aid of n protec-
tive tariff cannot exist very long when
the tariff is first cut in two and then
removed entirely.
OF course. there are those who will
say that II sugar companies cannot
exist without this protection. then
they should go out of business. These
persons for the sake of saving five
cents per week in their families. are
perfectly willing that we should buy
'our sugar in Germany and in Cuba,
Congressman Keating thinks that way.
But when we follow this principle to
it Is but matter of time until most
OF our products are manufactured
abroad and the five-cent saving in this
or that article will be very dearly pur-
chased at the price Of American busi
ness prosperity.-Colorado Springs Ca
zette.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
Sad Fate Of Two Delta Men

One of the windy days this week
'tWo Delta men were standing on Main
street.
Their names happened to be Wood
and Stone.
While they were conversing. lady
passed by. going in the same direc-
tion the wind was blowing.
Wood turned to Stone and Stone
turned to Wood. Then they both
turned to rubber.
Deponent intimates that each got a
cinder in his eye, after the transfer
nation, and We hope they did.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
Local Elks Have Big Night

Wednesday night was big night
with the local Elks lodge. a class Of
eight candidates was put through the
work in the presence of between sixty
and seventy-five visiting Elks the bulk
of whom We're from Montrose lodge
No. 1858, though there We're scattering
members present from Ouray. Grand
Aspen. Leadyille, Denver.
one from Wyoming and one
belonging at Huntsville. Alabama
The work was impressively given
under the new rituals, delighting the
initiates and eliciting praise from the
visiting Elks
After close of lodge tables were has
tily arranged and an elaborate lunch
spread. served with coffee.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO
FILE NEW INFORMATION

District Attorney William Weiser
states that he prepared new infor-
nation to file against Rev. H. Mac D.
Thompson. former city clerk and water
tax collector of Montrose. who is
charged with embezzlement of sS,700
of city funds. He hopes TO bring the
former preacher to trial next month,
and he says that if the information he
has now fails to convict the man. he
doesn't see how he can be reached
Grand junction Sentinel.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
PRETTY SCHOOL MA'AMS HERE
FROM ALL PARTS WEST SLOPE

Cole Of Grand Junction, Rural School
Problems; Miss Marion knight Of
Telluride The Spirit Of the Times" ."
An able address by G. R. Miller, Dean
OF the State Teachers college at Gree
Ley on the Subject. History in the
School Curriculum" concluded the ini,
tial session.
The evening session was held in
the Methodist Episcopal church and
was largely attended by citizens of
this city IN general. The opening
number was a selection on the pipe
organ by Mrs. w. G. Hillman. followed
BY Miss Holte of Montrose in a vocal
solo The Heart of the Educational
Problem" was then taken up by Mrs.
Mary c. c. Bradford. state superin-
tendent of public instruction, who
handled the topic in a manner both
capable and interesting. A musical
selection by Prof Detwiler of Palisade
after which came the concluding fea-
ture OF the session. an able, instruc-
tive address by A. C Monahan, Phi. D.
Specialist in rural education. bureau
Of education. Washington, D. c.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02
PASSES ALIEN
LAW DESPITE BRYAN'S HINTS

Sacramento. Calf. April 30.-If the
purpose Of the visit Of Secretary Of
State Bryan. was TO check further ac-
tion by the legislature on the alien
land law directed against the Japan
ese. his mission has been failure.
The conference between Secretary
Bryan and the legislature closed at
1880 O'Clock tonight Within three
minutes and before most of the spec
tators knew what had occurred SEN
ator A. E. Boynton, president pro TEN
of the upper house, convened the SEN
ate and an amended land bill, which
provides that no alien who is ineligible
to citizenship under laws OF the Unit
ed States. may hold real property in
California. was adopted as a substitute
for the pending measure by unanimous
viva voce vote.
The bill is said to preserve all treaty
rights. 1t will come up in the house
Thursday and will be signed imme-
diately by the governor VIXEN 1t comes
TO him.
- W top bA aAN-
ed the new measure at the sugges-
tion of Governor Johnson and copy
was placed Immediately in the hands
of Secretary Bryan. The term ''ineli-
gible to citizenship" which is declar-
ed by Secretary Bryan TO be odious
to the Japanese. is not included, and
Progressive Republican leaders are
confident that they have arrived at a
solution of the problem that will re-
ceive the endorsement of President
comment on the new bill except be-
fore the conference.
The most important feature of the
bill which has just been passed is
as follows:
/ l. All aliens eligible TO citizenship
may acquire and hold land in the same
manner as the citizens of the United
States.
All other aliens may acquire and
hold land. ''in the manner and to the
extent and for the purpose prescrib-
ed by any treaty now existing between
the government of the United States
and the nation or country of which
such alien is citizen or subject"
Corporations composed of aliens
other than those who are eligible to
citizenship may acquire and hold land
only according TO the termsm of the
existing treaties.
/ Present holdings of aliens. re-
gardless of their rights TO citizen
ship are protected.
The state specifically reserves its
sovereign rights to enact any and all
laws relating to the acquisition or
holding of real property by aliens
Attorney General Webb worked up
on the theory that there could be
no objections TO writing into the Cali
fornia statute the specific litigations
OF the Japanese treaty of 1911. Under
the terms of this treaty, Japanese sub
iects are permitted to own houses
and lands for residential purposes, fac
tories. manufactures and shops" ac-
cording to Mr. Webb.
Another clause permits Japanese
subjects to lease land for residential
and commercial purposes"
These are the only stipulations made
and IL is the belief OF the attorney
general that the rights of subjects to
landownership in the United States
stop at that point. Under the con-
struction of the treaty no land can be
owned or leased by Japanese for
agricultural purposes. except that
which is already owned, or for any
other purpose except than those set
forth in the agreement between the
nations.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02

There will be lecture given by
Prof. II. S. Cooper. late of McGill uni
versity, Canada. Monday evening, May
;, in the Baptist church. Subject:
The Shrine of a King" This lecture
will be illustrated with many fine
views of Gloucester. England. Given
under the auspices of the Woman's
club for the benefit of the public IL
brary. Admission % cents.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02

Stewart next day and fined 100 and
costs each.
On Wednesday night Trenton Bark
er and Linton WeIch made an out
side call. entirely accidental though.
they claim. and we're taken in hand
by Night officer Adams who con-
Quoted them to the city bastile for
safe keeping until a hearing could be
had The hearing was TO occur yes
terday evening. too late for lndepen-
dent to get the result for this issue,
II is said that several other persons
are prowling around the prison home
of these unfortunate girls and they,
too. are TO fall into the dragnet if
care is not taken.
The Delta independent., 1913-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lamb were in
coming passengers from the state me-
tropolis last Monday morning, the lat
ter having Just completed term In
one of the hospitals OF that city. She
is reported somewhat improved in
health. though yet somewhat weak
The roundup record. [volume] (Roundup, Mont.) 1908-1929, 1913-08-22
THoMAs.FoNGER NUPTlALs
Miss Minnie Fonger Becomes Bride Of
Well Known Local Theatre
Manager.

Monady evening at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. August Schrump, In the
presence of large number Of rela-
tives and friends Mr.. Walter Thomas
and Miss Minnie Fonger were united
in marriage by Rev. Paul Burhans.
The house was prettily decorated with
flowers. and after the ceremony .
beautiful supper was served.
Both Of the contracting parties are
very well and favorably known, hav.
ing lived here for some years past.
Mr.. Thomas is manager Of the Star
Theatre where the bride has been
employed as pianist for some time.
Their many friends extend the hearti.
est good wishes, In which The Record
asks the privilege Of Joining. to the
happy couple.
Among the out Of town guests q
the wedding were Drs. Schrump and
Flock with their families. Of Miles
City.
The roundup record. [volume] (Roundup, Mont.) 1908-1929, 1913-08-22
MANAGEMENT OF CARNIVAL
ENTERTAINED az EAGLES
Altman Donates $40 to Eagles Build.
ing Fund and Becomes Mem.
ber Of Local Aerle.

The local aerie of Eagles gave a
smoker last Saturday evening in hon
or of the management of the Altman
shows. AS is usual, fine large time
was enjoyed by everybody prese t,
and since the jollification was open to
everybody, the attendance was large.
Mr.. Altman in behalf of the manage
ment of the shows, thanked the people
of Roundup In general and the Eagles
in particular for the uniformly courte'
Gus treatment accorded the people OF
the shows. He stated that when the
shows return next year they would
show under the auspices of the Eagle
lodge Music. speeches and dancing
were the features of the entertainment
rendered. Refreshments were served
Mr.. Altman was initiated as mem
ber Of the local aerie Of F. O. E. He
donated $120 to the Eagles building
fund which was gratefully received
The roundup record. [volume] (Roundup, Mont.) 1908-1929, 1913-08-22
new MEN BACK
OF COAL CuMPA ANY
CONTROL OF PINE CREEK COAL
COMPANY PASSES INTO
NEW HANDS.

New blood was injected into the
Pine Creek Coal Co. this week when
A. J. Holm, o. H. Olson, J. E. Thoreen
and John Ogren bought large block
of stock in the company thereby prac-
tically gaining control The company
has been in financial straits for some
time on account of difficulties arising
among those who held the controlling
interest. The mine has been closed
for several months. The company
will be reorganized shortly, and 1t Is
understood that vast amount of i'm.
provement work will be done and the
mine placed upon a paying basis.
The new men who have Identified
themselves with the mine are from
saltwater, MINI.
The roundup record. [volume] (Roundup, Mont.) 1908-1929, 1913-08-22
BOTH WRISTS FRACTURED
judge Cedersten Meets with Bad Mis-.
hap When Speeder ls Oeralled
Near No. Three.

F. r. Cedersten met with a serious
accident last Friday evening when a
speeder on which he and Mrs. Ceder-
stem were taking a spin, was de-
rallied at the crossing near No. Three
mine by q dog. Mr.. Cedersten saw
the animal jump on the track and
leaning over suddenly to grasp the
emergency brake tthe side of the
car, lost his balance and took head
er down the embankment, sustaining
fractures Of both his wrists and severe
cuts and bruises about the head. Mrs.
Cedersten escaped with only minor
injuries. Judge Cedersten Is improv.
ing nicely tho it will be quite a long
time before he will be able to re-
sumo his duties as chief operator at
the depot.
The roundup record. [volume] (Roundup, Mont.) 1908-1929, 1913-08-22
BONDS ARE
AGAIN Defeated
eY MAJORITY OF TWELVE TAX
PAYERS OF ROUNDUP SAY
NO SEWERS.
Voters Apparently Of Opinion That
City Should Own Water Works Be-
fore Tackiing Sewer Proposition-
Question Of Municipal Ownership Of
Water Plant Will Probably BE Sub.
mitted In Short Time.

The sewer bond question has again
taken a place among the "lost causes"
Last Monday the voters who had taken
enough interest in the question as to
whether Roundup should have mod
ern sewer system or get along without
it for some time, by vote of Sc to
6S decided that old time methods Of
sanitation were good enough for the
time being at least. Out of the total
14O registered, only 124 votes were
cast, and naturally each side, after
the thing is over, are sure that the
sixteen votes belonged to them. The
votes cast in the different wards were
as follows: