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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-05
Loss in Kansas Last Month
Amounted to S183,156.
Total Number of Fires in 80
Days Was 2O7.
INDIVIDUAL CARElESSNESS
Responsibility for Origin OF
Most of the Blazes.
Smokers Blamed for Many
AvOidable Causes.

The mouth Of May saw POI fires in the
state of Kansas. destroying property
worth $1S3,156, according to the report
Of Harrison Parkman, state fire mar
shall Just issued. OF this total, IS fires
occurred in dwellings,, SO in barns and
% in stores, and nearly all were from
causes that might have been prevented
by the exercise Of ordinary caution.
While 81 fires with total loss of $751;
759 were of unknown origin, there were
Is from careless handling Of matches,
Is from defective f1ues, % from sparks.
II from badly managed stoves and
from reckless use of gasoline. Seven
teen fires spread from adjoining build
ings. Thirteen were supposedly of in
cendiary origin. Insurance covered
two-thirdS Of the losses of the month.
Loss From Fires.
Value OF buildings where fires oc-
Gull 00 otS,ooo
Value of contents where fires oc-
CuIIcQ oI1,Vft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-05

Lead and Zinc Paint made by De-
voc II the best word in the paint ques-
tion- C. n. HIN = Son. 81e Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-05

Devoe Screen Paint. c. M. Hill &
Son, 826 Kansas Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-05

Total value Of property where
fires occurred .$7O1 ,01O
Loss on buildings Unsured). .........$ SO. 951
Loss on contents Gnsured). 57,S37
Loss Of insured property. ......... .$121, 7SS
Loss on buildings (uninsured).. s. 34,09S
Loss on contents (uninsured). ....... 1870
Loss of uninsured property........$ 81. 36S
Loss on ms. and unins bldgs. .......$ s.. 04S
Loss on ms. and unins. cOntents.... SS,lW
Total loss of property ............... $1S3. 156
Proportion of total loss insured. sc. SO
Proportion of total loss uninsured. .33 SO
Buildings inspected during monthS 79
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05
GET TO THE CAUSE
ClarksbuY People Are Learning the
Way.

There is but little peace or COM
fort for the man or woman with a bad
back. The distress begins in early
morning keeps up throughout the
day. It's hard to get out Of bed, it's
torture to stoop or straighten. Plast-
ers and liniments may relieve, but
cannot cure II the cause is inside
the kidneys. When suffering SO, use
Doan's Kidney Pills, the tested and
proven kidney remedy. used in kidney
troubles for over SO years. Doan's
Kidney Pills are recommended by
thousands for Just such cases. Proof
Of their effectiveness in the testimony
of this Clarksburg resident:
David Swager, Adamston, .Clarks-
burg. w. Va. says: II suffered from
pain and lameness in my back. The
action Of my kidneys was irregular. l
saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised In
the Clarksburg papers and used them.
! took two boxes in all and the pains
left. Ny kidneys Sbecame normal,
too. Doan's Kidney Pills do Just
what they are advertised to do"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. swager had. Foster Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Advertise-
ment. 80
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05

ham Remedies Vegetable Compound
and Sanative Wash. I am now well and
strong and can do all my own work. /
owe it all to Lydia E. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound and want other suffer-
ing women to know about it. . Mrs.
q. 3. MABEN, 211 S. Spring, ST., MUIR
freesboro, Tenn.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for nearly
forty years proved to be q most valua-
BILE tonic and invigorator Of the female
organism. Women everywhere bear
willing testimony to the wonderful, viz
tue Of Lydic E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Why Lose Hope.
No woman suffering from any form
Of female troubles should lose hope utl-
til she has given Lydia E. Pinlham's
Vegetable Compound a fair trial.
II you want special advice write Il
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfl.
dentinl) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered By a
woman a>'a hold = s.~irf cenilacnca-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05
ness Of the bank, subject to the super
vision and control of the board Of d.

ness Of the bank, subject to the super
vision and control of the board Of di-
rectors."
Mr.. Ingle's duties as federal re-
serve agent ire prescribed as follows:
"The federal reserve agent, as chair
man Of the board, shall preside at
meetings thereof Copies Of all re-
ports and statements made to the fed
eral reserve board shall be filed with
the federal reserve agent"
The duties. OF Governor seay OF the
Richmond bank Is as follows: Sub
ject to the supervision and control Of
the board of directors, the governor
shall have general charge and con-
troll of the business and affairs OF the
bank and he shall be chairman Of the
executive committee He shall have
power to make any and all transfers
of securities or other property of the
bank which may be authorized to be
sold or transferred by the executive
committee or by the board. The gov
ernor shall have power to prescribe
the duties for all subordinate officers
and agents Of the bank where such
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05
RESERVE BANK
RU[ESOU'[L|NED
Governor of Institution Named
and Other Officers viii BE
Named Later.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. s.
bylaws outlining the organization
and setting forth the duties Of officers
/ OF the twelve reserve banks, which
/ were drafted in Washington at the
October conference Of all the direc-
tors, have been made public by the
federal reserve board. Under the or
ganization plan the executive COM,
mittee Of each regional reserve board
OF directors is the directing force Of
each reserve bank.
The executive committee of the
Fifth district reserve bank, at Rich
mond, is composed of William Ingle,
of Baltimore, the federal reserve
agent; George j. Seay, of Richmond,
governor of the bank, and John F.
Bruton, of Wilson, N. c., Glass A.
director. Mr.. Seay will be chairman
OF tile committee.
Two Important Places to FIJI.
Before the Richmond bank opens it
must fill two important berths Gre
,ated in the organization bylaws, in
addition to number Of clerks. The
two berths are cashier OF the bank
and deputy governor.
The powers Of the executive COM
n.ittee are outlined as follows:
ITO pass upon all commercial paper
submitted for discount.
ITO initiate and conduct open mar
ket transactions.
"To recommend to the board Of di-
rectors from time to time changes in
the discount rate.
ITO apply for and provide for the
security OF such federal reserve notes
as may, in the Judgment of the COM
mittee of the board. be necessary for
the general requirements Of the bank.
ITO employ, or to delegate to Off
GERS Of the bank authority to employ
clerks and other subordinates and to
define their duties and to fix their
compensations.
ITO approve bonds furnished by the
officers and employees Of the bank and
to provide for their custody.
"In general, to conduct the bust
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05

& q
duties are not specifically prescribed
by law or by the board Of directors or
by the bylaws. The governor may
suspend or remove any employee Of
the bank
The deputy governor shall act for
the governor in case the latter Of
fetal is absent or disabled and per-
form other duties prescribed by the
directors or the governor. 1t is also
provided that in case Of the disability
OF the deputy governor the board
shall have power to appoint one Of
the other directors governor pro tenn.
requires It, the board has the power
to appoint one or more assistant dep-
,uty governors. The cashier has
charge Of all the moneys and securi-
ties Of the bank. together with one
other officer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05
BACK FROM THE PEN.

Maggie johnson, colored, sent up a
year for shooting off. one of How
ard Tbs arms, is back from Mounds
vile. She served nine months and
twenty days only as a result Of her
good behavior. She says she was
treated fine in the state prison. She
wants It to be known that she is glad
the Republican party has come back.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05

In the District Court Of the United
States for the Northern District OF West
Virginia. ~ q
IL ne Frank ceruilo, bankrupt. In
TO the creditors Of Frank Cerullo. Of
Clarksburg, In the County Of Harrison.
and District aforesaid. 4 bankrupt;
Notice Is hereby given that on the
:ith day OF October. 1915. the said Frank
rupt; and the first meeting Of his cred.
itors viii be held at the Law ONCE Of
". Frank Stout. In Clarkshurg. West
Virginia. on the 9Th lay. Of November.
a. -. 1914, ut 10 o'clock In the fore.
noon. at which time said creditors Ifiay
attend. prove their claims, appoint 4
trustee. examine the bankrupt. ana
properly come before the said meetins.
Dated: October eeth. 1914 8
i w, FRANK STOUT,
RiAGIe MEEEipiNOg =
Attorney Tor Bankrupt sss
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05

The most popular man in all Ger
many, with the possible exception Of
General Won Hindenberg, is Senior
Lieutenant Otto Weddigen, COM
mander of the German submarine
U-e, which sank the four British
cruisers, Cressy, Aboulir, Hogue and
Hawke. I Z q :
Emperor Francis Joseph Of Aus.
ira has conferred on him the knight
Cross Of Leopold Order. The Naval
League Of German women sent him
and his crew their congratulations
and q gift Of $3.50 for the men, while
Emil Sauer, q Berlin mine owner.
mas donated 81 1900 toward reward
ing the crew for its work. The as
ISOLATION known as the Eldest Of
Merchants sent its congratulations
to Admiral Won Tirpitz in recopni-
ton Of the gallant deed of Lieuten-
ant Weddigen and his crew.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05

70 you what your
wonderful remedies
have done for me. /
was q sufferer from
female weakness
and displacement
and ! would have
such tired, worn out
feelings, sick head.
aches and dizzy
spells. Doctors did
me no goodso l tried
the lydia r Pink.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-05
MRS. NABI||EI|.Ni'
WAS MADE WELL
BY Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
table Compound and Wants .
Other Suffering Women
To Know II.

Murfreesboro, Tenn. 81 have.
wanted to write to you for long time
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
The Independent
Force Goes FiShin'

On Sunday last Mrs. Daisy Snider
served a sumptuous dinner to the
members of Independents office force
end a few other friends, at her home
near the fair grounds, A heavy hail
storm was in progress part of the time
end though the winds blew and beat
upon hat house it fell not. 1t was
the intention to go fish hunting as
one OF the youngsters expressed it,
but on account OF the inclemency OF
the weather. the guests spent the day
in riotous living, mostly eating. and
believe us-there was plenty with
which to gladden. the eye of the most
fastidiuos. Fifteen there were who
enjoyed the festivities of the day.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
Remington Gets
Fall from Bicycle

A. C. Remington. Of the well known
firm OF Remington-Elliott in this
lcit, met with a painful accident at
about O'Clock Wednesday morning
and one which could easily have re
suited seriously.
lie was riding a bicycle from his
home on Garnet mesa to the store
that morning, and when about half
way down the steep grade back of w.
C. Hillmans he lost control OF his
wheel and was thrown 10 the ground
with terrific free. He lay there for
several minutes until found by Mrs.
Martha Davis who lives in the vicin-
ity and was on her way the the hos
pital where she is employed
Friends in the neighborhood were
notified and he was given immediate
surgical aid. 4 huge bridge spike was
found under his body and it is thought
this was the cause of the severe cash
over his left eye which called for sew
eral stitches.
After n couple OF hours the patient
recovered his lost mental powers and
was removed to his home. He is now
getting along nicely and will soon be
in his accustomed place at the store.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
EaSV Matter to Get Road
Through to Paradox Valley

What has become of our Paradox
road boosters? little while back
they got small wiggle on, held a
meeting and went 20 sleep. And the
awakening may see road already
built.
Laying aside the apathy question,
wouldn't it be good time TO stir up
the people across the range to the
importance OF immediate action?
While the forestry forces are busily
at work perfecting a good road bed
from the Roubideau to the top OF the
divide-all of which work will likely
be completed by fall-with our pres
ent good road to the Roubideau and
q bridge across that stream likely to
he built by the county commissioners,
we will have the prospect OF two-thirds
or more of this much-wanted road
being completed this season, and it
should rot be hard matter by CO
operating with the valley people on
the other side TO make connections
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
Present Situation
In Strike Fields

The strike sections of Colorado
continued their incipient war up 70
ys sterday, the life of Major Lester,
Of the state militia, being one of the
last sacrifices previous to the arrival
CT the five companies of regulars.
Particularly. no conclusions have
been reached. looking toward set
tlement. and the presence of the U. S.
troops is for the avowed purpose of
maintaining order. only.
The matter which the union has
Undertaken. the forcing of mine oper-
ators to recognize the federation. and
which has led to the killing of scores
OF men and destruction of much prop
erty. seems as far from settlement as
ever
The reign OF outlawry and murder
will probably cease during the pres
ence of the regulars; again. it may
not 1t is TO be hoped that it will.
1t is also to be hoped that every per
petrator of murder or other outrage
against our laws, may be convicted if
possible. and punished according TO
his crime. without regard of 10 which
side he may belong. Ignorance is no
excuse and leadership should not be
allowed to shield.
That radical measures will follow
to prevent repetitions OF conditions
which have marked the history of the
rnnnfhS &c
10 doubt.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
Reception to Mr.. and Mrs. Knox

The reception rendered Rev. and
Mrs. Knox. who are leaving for their
ranch near Lake City next week, at
the Presbyterian church Friday night,
by the members of the church, was one
of the most brilliant affairs of the
kind ever given in Delta. The church
was elaOorately decorated with apple
blossoms asd about one hundred and
seventy-five people were present dur
ing the evening. A handsome present
of silverware was given the pastor and
wife by the members of the congrega-
tion. also like souvenirs from the
Priscilla's and Mrs. Knox's class. The
program included appropriate remarks
from the pastor of the different
churches and a vocal solo by Miss
Killian and piano solos by Misses Nut
ter and Sweitzer,
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

The week has been mainly spent in
juggling peace problems of the Mex
ican situation, without much chance
of immediate results.
Having made a beginning, this na-
ton can not let go nor back away
until matters have been in some way
adjusted. which is likely to take
weeks. perhaps months and mayhap
years
Naturally. conditions remain mixed,
Huerta as dictator. must be disposed
Then the rebel leaders, Caranza and
Villa. will have their claims, and the
old Diaz faction has been fmportuning
Washington to be restored as the one
permanent governing possibility.
Aside from the actual war possibil-
tiles. the administration has, in the
Mexican situation as many delicate
and intricate questions as it is pos
sible 20 imagine
Envoys of Latin-America, have been.
along with our own administration.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
New Superinteedent.

E. ". Duel. assistant superintend-
ent of the fourth division OF the Rio
Grande system. who has just succeed
ed Ten Eyck of this district, was in
the city on Wednesday looking over
the situation which he is now to CON
troll. Superintendent Thompson OF
the bridge and building department,
was also here and with Roadmaster
Evans of this city, the party inspected
much of the Rio Grande property in
this district Mr.. Ten Eyck has be.
come assistant superintendent OF a
district on the western branch of tho
Grande and will be stationed at Hell
per. Utah. He departed for that point
Wedne esd2y evening.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
lOPER'S BOY BADLY HURT
IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

Roy Loper. son of Mr.. an Mrs. l. n.
Loper. residing about four miles from
Olathe.. met with a painful accident
near his home Monday forenoon which
will probably leave him with perma-
nently stiff knee. The young man was
returning from Olathe on a motorcycle,
and as he entered the yard the ma
chine for some reason became un-
manageable and he-Mas unable to stop
it The result was that he encount-
cred the chicken house with terrific
force and was thrown violently TO the
ground Surgical aid was summoned
had a badly fractured skull and a
broken kr ee, as we'll as several minor
bruises which will keep him on the
retired list for some time. He will
recover.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
Adjourned Ses-
sion of Court Held

An adjourned session Of district
court vas convened in this city at 10
o'clock last Monday morning, with
Judge Black presiding, and much of
the week has been taken up with dis
cussions OF objections TO the referees
reports OF. adjudications of water
rights for District No. 40 With but
one or two exceptions, all the attor>
neys of the county have been in at
tendance upon the session and have
taken some part in the water discus
sions.
Some of the exceptions to the prior
tiles formerly filed We're sustained,
while others were not. A. f. Amsbary,
referee in the matter, will conform
the list of priorities to the judges
ruling.
In publishing list OF these prio-
rites some time back, Independent
was warmly praised. several of the
owners of water rights asserting that,
had It not been for such publication.
their valuable priorities might have
been forfeited.
Another matter OF considerable in
terest to the people of this 10y and
vicinity to occupy attention OF the
Court at this session was the condem-
nation proceeding " T-ich the city
OF Delta is to get its water supply
from the Dirty George. This hearing
has been set for May l1th.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO
SITUATION SHOWS SIGNS
OF MEDIATION AGREEMENT

exerting their good offices in an at
tempt to formulate a peaceable ad-
justment plan. On the other hand,
our war department is relaxing none
OF its vigilance or preparedness, but
continues TO strengthen its border
and port forces.
Relief was granted to American citi-
zens 70 leave Mexico. granted by
Huerta under stress OF influence of
Other nations, coupled with his grow
Ing uuDopllarity with his own people
who made open demonstration. These
with Enrland's demand and the re-
quest II other South American repub.
lies. caused the dictator to change
his mind about holding all Americans
prisoners.
The outlook at this time can not be
read with any degree of certainty.
1t may get better, or it may become
more critical within the passing of
a few days The situation is one of
more than passing note.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
Preservation Of Fence Posts

An experiment covering twenty
years, TO determine the value of post
treatment was recently completed un-
der eastern conditions, where decay is
more rapid than in Colaroda.
The posts were treated by the fol-
lowing methods;
/. BY charring
>. That filling in around the post
when set.
s. Putting on the preservation
with brush.
1. BY the open tank method of
treatment, which consisted in keeping
the posts and treating fluid heated
up to the boiling point for TO )
hours and then letting them cool down
in the fluid.
The conclusions reached which
should hold good under Colorado con-
ditions are as follows:
l. That charring the parts placed
under the ground does not add to their
durability.
2.TThat filling in around the post
with stone or brick-bats does not in
crease the durability.
8. That creosote is a better pre-
servative than coal or tar petroleum.
4. That brush treatment is not
nearly as effective as open tank
treatment.
3. That cheap woods like cotton
wood. when treated by the open tank
method are cheaper and just as dur
able as the high priced cedar posts
C. c. CARPENTER. Colorado Agricul-
tural College, Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

down 10 their thoroughfares within
an equally short time.
In fine, q road can be complet-
ed between Delta and the Paradox
country, this year, which would be
open to regular travel and traffic,
but would be in shape for automo-
bile travel as well.
Supervisor Bushnell, of the Forest
Service, intimates in his article pub
lished elsewhere in this paper, that
their stretch of road from the Roubi-
deau crossing will be in condition so
an auto trip to the top can be made
in two hours time.
1t would be a good idea to press
the matter OF work from the other
side at the same time, for, in this
way the chance would be good to land
our Paradox road ahead of both Grand
Junction and Montrose, thus getting
traffic from that growing section
early directed to its best and most na-
tural outlet
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
Forestry to Build Thirty
Miles of the Paradox Road

tional Forest states, in the better
maintenance of roads outside the
Forests which connect with those
within.
The local Forest received portion
OF this appropriation and expended
nart Of it in building a stretch Of
road in the Horsefly district, and the
remainder is to be used in the con-
struction of a new grade on that por
tion of the 25 Mesa road from Little
Monitor creek up onto % Mesa.
On Tuesday morning at o'clock
party OF Forest men in charge of Sup
eryisor Rushenll. consisting of Rang
ers Bennett. Foley, Watkins, Forest
Teamster Newman; George F. Young.
Malcolm Patterson. Ed. Meyer and
Frank Schultz, the cook. left Delta
with an equipment of four teams.
tools. tents. supplies, etc. for the %
Mesa Ranger station. where they will
be met by Ranger Stell. They will
make camp at that place and imme
diately begin work on the road pro-
ject which when completed will place
in service some 80 miles of good road.
extending from the crossing at Roubi-
deau creek clear TO the top OF the
mountain known as the Uncompah-
gre plateau. which separates the
drainaces OF the Guunison and San
Miguel rivers. and all that remains
10 open Up ready access TO that beau
uful scope OF country to automobile
parties. picniekers. campers, hunters
and tourists. is the construction of a
bridge across the Roubideau. We
are Informed that the County Com
missioners have promised this, possi-
bly, before another winter comes. and
II il is made good. II will be possible
to make the trip in an automobile
from Delta TO the top OF the divide
in two hours time without any
trouble.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
School Census
Shows Gain

The school census for District No.
!. which takes in the schools of Delta,
North Delta, Garnet mesa and the
lower California mesa, shows on April
20. 1914: Male pupils between the
ages Of and 2i. 7o4: female pupils
between same ages, 74e. A total OF
1853. making gain of so pupils over
last years census.
Mr Jarrett, OF the school board. has
recently completed the school census
and the above figures are handed In
dependent fresh off the bat. Under
existing conditions they make very
satisfactory showing.