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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30

o. B. Willmarth. Colorado, mine
prospector, testifying before the Mines
Committee of the House of Representa-
tives which is hearing testimony on bills
prov osing the withdrawal of rudium-bear-
ing lands, charged DR.. Howard Kelly, of
Baltimore with purely mercenary
motives" in his plan to effect a partner
ship with the Government in radium pro
dnction. He said the government had
been blended" by DR.. Kelley's, thu
manity plea.''
This agitation for Federal control has
narrowed the possibilities for benefitine
humanity" Willmarth declared, "be-
cause doctors are refusing to buy radium,
believing that the Government will either
reduce the price or bottle it up for Gov
eminent hospital USE"
Monopolization of radium-hearing lands
was impossible, the witness said, because
of the fact that there are 1000, 900 acres
of carnolite Ian in Colorado-enough to
furnish radiun ''for generations"
In defense of DIR. Kelly, Chairman Fos-
ter, of the committee, announced that
the cancer expert was establishing a
public fund for cancer sufferers out of his
profits.
Three thousand dollars worth of
radium salt, containing about rs milli-
grams Of pure radium, lay before the com.
mittee. The containers resembled two
pencil leads not over an inch in length.
DIR. Viol explained that radium is
gotten out of the carnotite ore by roo,-
ooo.o fold concentration and that it re-
quired hree months of treatment of. the
ore to get the radium into shape ready
for sale.
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Press Comment On the perryvlIIe
Road.
From the Cecil County News.

From the Cecil County News
The State Roads Commission on Monday
opened bids for section of road between
North East and Perryville. The bids were
tabulated and no contract will be let until
later. A petition signed by large number of
citizens and taxpayers of Cecil Coanty has
been addressed to the Commission, protesting
against the building of this road from Cecil's
apportionment from any general appropria-
tion for road purposes until the route orig
inally adopted by the Commission has been
completed, by way of Conowingo, Rising Sun.
Calvert, Fair Hill, Elkton, Chesapeake City,
Cecilton and Fredericktown.
This route was approved by the citizens of
the county at large public meeting held in
Elkton when the road work was first being
mapped out, and is unquestionably OF far
greater benefit to our people than the North
t-Perryville route, which Is advocated
more by motor tourists than anyone else,
We do not decry the advantages of the lat
ter road, but If it is holt it should be done by
special appropriation or by the automobile
clubs, and not from any apportionment of
general road funds.
From the Cecil Democrat.
The Legislature of 1912 appropriated $4,000
to build road between Perryvills and Elkton,
and the Act stated what kind of material
should be used in constructing this road. Did
the Commission obey this law9 No. To the
contrary it absolutely ignored It. Instead of
building the said highway out of clay, sand
and other materials named in the Act it has
built a road almost wholly out of concrete,
and we have highway that is almost unfit
for travel. except for automobilists. Besides,
we have been reliably informed that the Com
mission spent sl04.000 on building the six miles
of road. or &24,O 900 more than it had any lawful
right to spend. The road between North East
and Perryville has been untouched.
We were informed the other day that the
road between North East and Perryville will
be built. we now believe that our information
was correct. It viii be built unless brakes
are applied to the State Roads Commission.
But how about the road through Cecil
county as originally outlined, and part OF
which has been built In The report Of the
Roads Commission TO the Legislature, SO
much money Of the proposed $4,000, 900 is aliot-
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16
Delta Racket Store
ECKERT ITEMS
>>>>>>>>>>>> .

Mr.. and Mrs. William Miller are
spending few days this week with
friends in Delta.
Mr. and Mrs Robert Porter spent the
weekend with MIR. and Mrs. C. L.
Simpson.
Miss Ruth Ferguson spent Tuesday
night with Miss Nola Hinman in Aus
tin.
Mrs. Nose Hart entertained few
friends at dinner last Thursday even
ing
Miss Ethel Sheel entertained a few
friends at her home "Wednesday even
ing.
George Hamilton left last week to
attend the stock show in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walters have returned
from Buffalo. New York, where they
had been spending the past two
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. obert and Miss Flor.
ence Potts are spending a few weeks
in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Every man engaged in business or
in any way interested in the material
prosperity of his town and vicinity, or
in the educational affairs of his COM
munity, or in the moral purity of So
ciety in his neighborhood is under
great obligation to his local paper, and
should give it liberal support, not as
charity. but as duty to himself. to his
family and to his neighbors, and as 4
wise investment of his money.-Duran-
go Democrat.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Peter Groome, examiner hours of
service for the Interstate Commerce
commission of Washington, d. c.,
whose western headquarters are in
Colorado Springs. arrived in the city
last Friday evening TO look after mat
ters pertaining TO his official duties,
and also to look after his fruit farm
on California mesa few miles from
town. Mr.. Groome put in one entire
season here directing ranch work and
during his temporary residence be-
came acquainted with many Delta
people.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

This is a great day for experiment.
ing, and we are indulging in many eN-
tremes. The agitator is on the plat
form and the people seem ready for
his exploits; but things will swing
back to normal again soon. We must
not forget that a large part of every
mans capital is confidence-in him
self. in his fellows. When confidence
ceases business suffers, capital hides
away and labor is distrustful of the
future. Yes, We have penchant for
trying new things today, common un-
rest prevails. A few failures will set
tie things again-they make people
thoughtful and we will get back in due
time to some tried old ways, and a
sane prosperity will follow.-Telluride
Examiner.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

By an oversight last week Independ-
ent failed TO chronicle the wedding of
Mr.. Kenneth c. Dingman, son of
County Judge and Mrs. Dingman. and
Miss Helen Murray Christie of Denver.
The popular young couple were mar
ried on the evening of Saturday, De-
cember -, at "Broadview," the home
of the groom's parents. Cedaredge,
Rev, George h. Mcdowell performing
the ceremony in the presence of inn
mediate relatives.
The bride is an accomplished musi-
clan of Denver. while the groom is one
of Delta county's best boys, They will
have charge OF the Dingman ranch
near Cedaredge while the Judge and
Mrs. Dingman reside in Delta. lnde-
pendent extends its congratulations
and best wishes for long. happy and
prosperous life.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Dissolution OF co-Psrtnership Notice.
The copartnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned, doing
business under the name of the City
Market. Delta, Delta county, Colorado,
has been dissolved by mutual consent,
Mr.. r. c. Alcorn having purchased the
interest Of A. l.. Salisbury in the bust
ness. All indebted to the firm are re-
ouested to make Immediate payment
Dated at Delta, Colo, January IL,
1914.
r. c. ALCORN
1 A. l.. SALISBURY.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

A complete and pleasant surprise
was given to Charles f. Smith mer-
chant tailor at the Remington-Elliott
store, last Frid: evening 1t being the
occasion of his fortieth birthday. Mrs.
Smith and one or more of her lady
friends arranged to meet at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Hensler early
In the evening and from that point
they proceeded to the Smith residence
on South Second street where Charlie
was quietly passing the time until the
hour for retiring Then all of sud
den jolly crowd broke in upon him
and taking complete possession enter
ed into games of various kinds which
we're continued to midnight when de-
lightful refreshments were served. Be
fore leaving the self invited guests
made Charlie recipient OF a handsome
smoking stand which he appreciates
very highly.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

C. o. Dotts arrived home last Sun
day evening from three weeks
visit with relatives and friends in
Iowa. During his short stay at the old
home of his widowed mother a re-
union of the family which comprises
six sons and one daughter, was held,
and the Delta man states that it was
the first time all had been together
for twenty years; in fact, several
members had not seen each other for
that length of time.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

William Hunt and family who have
resided on Meeker street between
Ninth and Tenth since last Novem-
ber and in the care of the county. de-
parted for Denver on Wednesday
where they have relatives and can be
looked after. MIR. Hunt underwent an
operation for appendicitis and gall
stones last December in Denver and
has never recovered from his ailments
or effect of operation. He was one of
the pioneer residents of this county
and sheriff for one or two terms.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Mrs Taylor Geer was the hostess
at a one o'clock dinner given to mem
bers of the F. F. club on Tuesday. The
members of this club are all ladies,
and consequently Taylor had to grab
a hasty luncheon at his home that
day and then leave behind him the
sumptuous repast when he returned
to his duties in the Hillman store.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Richard Shea, one of the we'll known
farmers and fruit growers of the Gun
nison valley district. was in the city
few days ago and during a brief
conversation with friends in the city
as to weather conditions during the
month of December in this immediate
vicinity. he stated that it was certainly
very different from that of December
fourteen years ago, shortly after he
and his family had arrived here from
Leadville and had decided to locate
permanently. "On Christmas day.
said Mr., Shea, Il was at work on the
foundation and cellar for Mr.. Reilly's
farm house on Garnet mesa and butter
flies were seen to flit about in the
sunshine above and about us" There
were no butterflies, bees, bugs or
mosquitoes basking in the sunshine on
Christmas day this year. even though
We had the sunshine.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Marguerite. the four months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Shoup.
died at the home of the family, tol
Grand avenue in this city, at an early
hour last Sunday evening. Funeral
services were held at the home at )
O'Clock Monday afternoon, Rev. o. X.
MAYNARD, pastor of the Methodist Ep-
iscopal church. officiating. and inter
ment was in Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

H. ]. Hicks of Denver. representing
the Studebaker Automobile Company,
returned from Delta Monday evening
with NJ. c. Ramsey of the local agency
and left the same evening for Den
yer. They placed orders for seven
Studebakers, fours and skies in the
Delta community and figure the trip
worth their while.-Grand Junction
News.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

NJ. H. Carlson departed last Monday
morning for the state metropolis
where he will attend the big western
stock show and it is highly probable
that he will remain in that city until
spring. He sold his bunch OF cattle
in this district few months ago and
now feels that he can pass the winters
where he pleases and without interfer-
ing with business.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

a fine little baby boy came to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Day
or Sunday. January II, and is already
so much in favor not only with his
parents but with grandpa l. NJ. Conk-
lin as well, that his will is law and
receives necessary recognition.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

I1 the county court Wednesday af
ternoon was begun an action of
Messrs Boyd and Daily, real estate
men Of the city, against Ruby Netf,
to recover commission for sale of the
Neff orchard on Garnet mesa a few
months ago.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

We want your cream and you want
the money. Here's your opportunity.
highest cash price for 1.-THE Delta
Creamery DO
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Herbert L. Chase arrived home from
Eastern cities the latter part of last
week on account of the serious ill
ness Of his wife who was taken with
pneumonia about two weeks ago. Mrs
Chase is now reported as slowly i'm
proving and her many Delta friends
are hoping for an early recuperatioa
to former healthful conditions.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Albert Salisbury has sold his inter
est in the City Market to his partner,
Roy Alcorn. and expects to leave
either tomorrow or on Sunday for
Park City. Utah, to look after property
and other interests of his brother
Foster. who died in this city short
time ago. His absence from Delta
will depend largely upon disposition
to be made of the property.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16
We Take this Opportunity to Thank
Our Patrons

For the splendid business which they have
hel ped us to enjoy during the successful
year just closed. We also desire to solicit
your continuance, and to ask at least a
share of the trade Of all others who desire
Good Groceries. 1t will be our effort to
maintain our past high-standard quality
of GOOD Things to Eat" Wishing you
all Happy and Prosperous New Year
we remain very truly yours for good service
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Judge Dingman and wife are now
comfortably located at 531 Howard
street having just removed from their
ranch home near Cedaredge. The
Judges son. who was recently married
to a charming young lady Of Denver.
will be in charge Of the ranch.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

The Western Sugar Co. is reported
to be getting in bad with some of the
purchasers of its sugar beet land n
Iona. A second suit was recently
started against the company to re
cover money paid for land there, this
time G. l.. Peterson suing for S4,5'o
which he alleges was secured for land
charged at $3.50 per acre which he
claims is not worth half the amount.
Peterson claims when he bought the
land 1t was covered with snow and
that he has nearly paid for it.-Pali-
sade Tribune.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Pedro Ruiz, Mexican bootlegger.
was caught in the act of delivering
a vial of his goods and receiving
the money therefor at a point in the
alley just south of the postoffice. by
Sheriff Sampson last Sunday evening
and taken 10 jail for safe keeping
until time for legal hearing. Ruiz was
made to appear in the county court
at eleven o'clock on Wednesday. when
he entered q plea of guilty and was
assessed fine of $500, The defend
ant had no money with which to Ii
quidate and was returned to Jail.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

The Democratic county central COM
mittee has been called to meet in the
court room at 1870 tomorrow after
noon for the purpose of electing
chairman and secretary to succeed the
late T. X. Seaton for the former place
and John Uglow. now a resident of
Olathe. for the latter.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

BUSINESS LOCALS =
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Z

You can buy fresh pasteurized
buttermilk at the Delta creamery. 50
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

R. S. Kelso transacted business in
Montrose Tuesday and Wednesday.
Attorney NJ. R. Welch was in Mont
rose on legal business last Monday
and Tuesday
Miss Sadie Hornsby left Tuesday
morning for her home in Denver, after
a few weeks visit with her father
and sisters
John Jeffers was an eastbound pas
senger last Monday morning for Colo
RADIO Springs and Denver where he
expected to visit about two weeks.
Frank Meaker came in from Utah
the latter part of last week and after
few days visit with his parents in
this city departed Monday morning
for Ridgway.
John Wagner, prominent mining
and mill man of Telluride, was Wis
itor in the city for three or four days
and departed for home last Monday
morning.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

John Vanderpool has purchased the
interest of his partner, Jerry Ehrgott,
in the barber shop heretofore con-
Quoted by them, and will now become
the absolute boss of the premises.
Jerry will continue, however, as an
employee of the shop
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Mrs. S. D. Hartman was here from
Hotchkiss last Monday and Tuesday,
the guest of friends.
DIR. and Mrs. l.. A. Hick entertained
number of friends at a six O'Clock
dinner last Friday evening.
Jock Barker, held in the county
jail for some weeks as the penalty
for selling liquor in dry territory, was
given his liberty last Saturday.
Mrs. Ed Hanson returned to her
home in Hotchkiss last Monday even
ing, after pleasant visit with
friends and acquaintances in this city
Hiram High arrived in the city from
Cripple Creek Tuesday evening and
will be here several days looking after
his farm near town and other inter
ests.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

Licenses to wed were issued this
" eek as follows: Roscoe E. Burch
and Miss Alma Stnmp, both of Paonia !;
George Bastram and Miss, Sophia
Koncmoe, both of Delta.
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For Sale-AutomObiles

SECONDHAND AUTOS FOR s
cheap-l9l2 5-pass-. 4o-hp, Bu,ck
ing car: 1911 7-pass.. 40-hp, 6uich
ing car; 1912 5-pass.. 40 hp., o-cy;a a
erett touring car; 1910 4-pass., n
Chalmers touring car; lSlo o-pasS.'
Buick touring car. ~ I'm
So w. 4th South 81.
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Vacuum Cleaners

EVERYTHING IN THE VACUUM
cleaner line Call Stewart Gleeson Co.
Was 290 Or 430. r23S
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FOR RENT
Furnished Apartments

2-RoOM APT. WOODRUFF, 2S5
g. room apt. 81, Francis, 26o E.
Broadway ,.... ,.............,.. 40 90
3-room apt, ST. Regis, Sil T.. Ind
south ...., NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 30. 90
SALT LAKE SECURITY & TRUST
COMPANY,
80 Main street. Exchange 80.
o2g1l
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REMOVALS
SEWING MACHINES

WE SELL, RENT AND REPAIR ALL
makes. 1853 state. Was aI03. d34l6
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COAL AND KINDLING WOOD
HOME BAKING

ORDERS TAKEN FOR FIRST-CLASS
home made Goushnuts. parties. etc. IIo
So md East. oII49
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ACCORDION PLEATING

CSbDhST AND SIDE PLEATINCs
Dos East Ord South. Phone Hyland
's'-'- b457l
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S175.
Maxwell runa bout in first CLASS ~
lion. Top, tires almost new: peg
MEREDITH. l55 So MAIN
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HAT FACTORY

FOR HAT REPAIRING SEE TAYLOR
the Halter. "a East 1st So Estab
1883. g2065
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CHINESE HERBS

YEE FOO LUN, c.. II. d.
Original Chinese herbalist and founder
OF the Chinese Herb Institute, Denver.
his herb treatment curing the sick bv
thousands. Salt Lake branch. lis So
Main, upstairs over Hirschman's shoe
store. Was. $3.50. Daily, q. IN. to 6
p. m, to g.: Sunday, 10 a. III. 10 3 o. m
oi39l
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YOUNG MARRIED COUPLE WT,rU-
out children want work out OF cItv-
win 90 anywhere. Address T-20. Trj6
uhs. o355I
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AUTOMOBILE TOPS, SEAT Gos'
and trimmings specially j. e
Ter Manufacturing Co. IL 10 %
West Temple.
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USED AUTOMOBILES AT PRICE
suit all buyers Cheesrnan <N's
81 Automobile row.
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For Rent-Unfurnished Rooms
For Rent-Stores and Offices

FOR RENT o. o. f. NO 81 BUILD
ings IN Copperheld, formerly Upper
Bingham. One storeroom. 29x15 IT., suit
able for market: one Storeroom 2Sx39 Z,
one storeroom. 2TX39 feet VIII give
lease to suit tenant, Apply TO l. o. o. L,
No. 81 of Bingha m. oIeqO
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. FORDS. MAXWELLS. Slg9 Sog " No'
trucks G. a. Peterson iV'
West.
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HORSESHOER WANTS JOB wJIrpE
he can do shoeine and learn general
blaclsmithing. Write w. l.. Diekman
box 32S Green River. Wyo. o254s
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FOR RENT
For Rent-Houses Furnished

WELL FURNISHED s-ROOM HOUSE;
sleeping porch. garage. 1868 LIST ave.
Phone Was. 63sS~J. m1925
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YOUNG JAPANESE TO Do PLAIN
cooking and housework T-9, Tribune.
O9a2O
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TAILOR-MADE CORSETS

MRS. THOMSTORFF OR MRS MANN,
Spirella corsets, 1-year guarantee. 76
w. 4th No. Was. 45S1. o2s4
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DR.. CoNGER DOES YOUR DENTAL
work and accepts his pay by the week
or month. 26o So. Main Wasatch 923
g1443
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PATENT ATTORNEYS

TO PATENT INVENTIONS, REGISTER
trade marks or copyrights, see j. M
Thomas. sos Utah Savings & Trust bldg
Ol2i
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SADDLE HORSES

FOR HIRE-DIvIDED SKIRTS. BROAD
way Stables. lst So. bet Main and
State. Was. 1920. o730
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Al BoOKKEEPER AND CASHIER
with executive ability, wants position:
best OF references. Address T-43. Trb-
une. o07ss
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sPIRELLA CORSETS; ONE YEAR
guarantee. Mrs. Hayes. 260 w. Third
North. Wasatch 2os0-J o482
WADE CORSETS. PHONE FOR FIT
tings. Wasatch 6S6l-W m237s
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EYE, EAR, NOSE, THROAT

and aurist: spectacles accurately fitted !;
difficult cases solicited, 305 Continental
Bank bldg. g350l
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SIGNS AND SCENERY

CHAS. PETERSON, 20 RICHARDS ST.
brass, chlpped glass and painted Phone
WRsStch 1b03- x5S
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Wanted-Salesnen
ADDRESS WANTED-
Wanted-Situation (MaIe)

WANTED, BY FIRST CLASS SALES
man, position with real estate con-
Germ. either on salary or commission.
Address T-32. Tribune. oo7I9
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SCAVENGER

-0--~--~~--~~~--~~-o~>---->> ---->>7-~~~~-~-~-~-~O-~%~~
KEEN SANITARY co. SCAVENGER
work OF all kinds. Wasatch 5255. oI59s
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TYPEWRITERS
FURRIERS

TURS REPAIRED AND REMODEL Jed:
fur work of every description, as we'll
as taxidermyi highest class workman
slip: positively lowest prices. Hudson
Eay Fur Co. l22 Main ST. II
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CARPET CLEANING

CLEAN AND RESTORE COLORS IN
rugs and carpets. Hand work. will re-
move oil, grease or any stain. Imported
rugs speciality; 9NI2, $3.50. Frank Mar
tin. Was. 2266. 56 West First South ST
ol898
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For Sale-PianOs.

FOR SALE, $500 PACKARD ~
SOD VIII take part or al pay1
In Young cattle or horses,
lingford, box 263, K. r. " No' -
field. tah.