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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19
SECRETARY OF NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION MAKES
REPORT.
PLANS ARE CARRIED OUT
City Securities Soon To Be in
Preferred Glass, His
Opinion,

BALTIMORE Nov-1N Tn.r. ..a,.
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Guy charter making sin'' lnr MAJ
toual municipal league drew up it's
miririp,l nr,rr,r, and .r,niI ..,.
.. 90,
'h"Il'i IIl''n years at" 'h" a new
program and model charter VIII ho
considered at the prps,ni u,,r#nu of
the national munitipal league eald
lis president. William DudI,, FaaINr.
lat the FIRST puhlic session uf IN, auth
annual mccting of the league. which
began today.
The tendencies toward munIripal
home rule. ANA the commtssInu ana
commission manaprr forms of rity
government we're cited l., Mir Irn.Il,r
"as rcmark4hl, instances of prog-
rrss." Sine, 1899 the tendency tn-
ward greater liberty for ciu., had
been so extended ne said Than thor.
ar. now twelve states nose ,onsti
tutions allowed moro nr les. hnmr
rule for cities. as well ms "a number
of other states where tho nut.on ,,,s
gwen to aCopt a prescribed commits
sion or manager form of poycrnmopt.
-Four hundred cities now had pnyeru-
mcnt hy commission and dozen
cities were TRYING the ,iN MANAGER
pI.n. These trndenrirs ne believed
were all toward increased efficiency
In municipal affairs. Among oth,T
things. he urged the adnntInn Inv
American cities of the Grrno, v.oy
of training expcrts for mumirip,l
work.
Clinton noyers Wood,,fg .f phil
adelphia SECRETARY of tlr l,a..ne
also delivered his annual oddress
The European war is hs,r.y no
serious effect on nnInicIp,I art,SItIas
in IN. United states nrrnrdIpg IN a
sIIryry mad Lv CIio,,,, ,,,ors
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19
CliIle-\ancn

The suburban home Of Mr.. and
Mrs Lewis Cline, south Of Tulsa, was
the scene yesterday afternoon OF a
simple but pretty nuptial ceremony,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Reagan. who
have been living in Roumania for
more than n year are planning 10 re-
turn To this country soon and viii
AGAIN take up their residence in
Tulsa,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

Italian Harp Orchestra. open for all
occasions. now playing at the Tulsa
hotel.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

NanDyke Furs are absolutely de-
pcndable, as thousands of oklahoma
patrons can attest. This season we
are showing beautiful selection of
the choicest fur garments and sets
and on account Of the backward sea-
son are offering them at greatly re-
duced prices. We would be pleased
to have you call and see them. Mrs.
Coyle at Miss Jackson's, S21 South
Main.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

DR.. and Mrs. Francis, osteopaths
Bliss Bldg Phone 1925. Residence
1920.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19
Social Problems.

He concluded with reference to
social problems. The fear that in
terest in work along these lines would
be abated on account Of the great
war, he believed to be unwarranted.
The very greatness of the European
cataclysm will emphasize the need
for greater social and civic effort"
he said. An increased emigration
from Europe to America was to be
expected. as result of the war, and
this itself would require no little at
tention.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19
WHAT $40 DID
FOR THIS WOMAN
The Price She Paid for Lydia
E.Pinkham'sV Vegetable Com
pound Which Brought
Good Health.

Danvile, Val have only spent ten
collars on your medicine and ! feel 80
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

WANTED-Nicc. clean Cotton Rags
at this office. Will pay cents .
pound.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19
viii BE Obsolete.

In the light Of the events Of the
past five years" he continued, "it
would not be hazardous to predict
that five years hence not one of the
larger cities will be risdng its bust
ness and future to the evils OF a form
which affords such abundant oppor-
tunitics for inCiciency, and waste and
mismanagement'
Hand i'm hand with this advance
he notes the progress OF municipal
home rule, (which I'm the course of
the coming generation is destined to
become the settled policy with re
gard to the relations OF the states to
the cities"
Nine Iowa cities, operating under
the commission form Of government
had, he noted, lived within their in
come for the first time in 1913. A
federal census also showed that out
Of So commission cities 81 were
found to be running at less per cap
ita than the average head expense OF
the 1876 metropolitan colters Of all
classes considered.
There was a notable improvement
in municipal housekeeping acco ants,
he found, The happy go-lucky" way
was being superseded generally by
scientific budgets which made both
ends meet. Both the demand for
IN municipal ownership and that for ef-
fective control Of privately operated
municipal utilities continued un-
abated. Wyoming and Utah ne said.
were the only states in the union that
had no form Of control tu regulate. I'm
some way or another. the public util-
tiles. There was still much discussion
throughout the country Us TO whether
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19
Snmhs Himself.

Snubs Himself
Many a mon Is so exclusive that he
isn't even on speaking terms with his
conscience.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

WANTED-Nicc, clean Cotton Rags
at this office. VIII pay 3 cents a
pOnnd.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

Mrs w. y. Sill, Mrs J. j. Gilmore
and Miss Pauline Gamman will go TO
MuskOgee today to attend board
meeting Of tho district missionary So
ciety of the Episcopal church.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

Mrs. Earnest Eysenhach Of san
Antonio, Texas. has arrived for a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs o. X Eysen-
bach. 623 West Third street She
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

Miss Margaret Mcclure of New Al
hany, Ind. arrived at noon Yesterday
for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Laura
Fraser.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-19

The w NJ. 6 Of Tigert Memorial
church viii meet with Mrs. c. A.
Archer, SO North Main. Thursday
afternoon at o'clock.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

For Sweet Charity
HS$%%@$%%

The Elks lodge. cooperating with
the Womans club in charitable work
this Christmas time. by giving $104
toward this worthy cause. enabled
them to do a vast amount of good.
reaching twenty-seven families and
ninety-five children. Messrs. C. e.
Mower. F. w Trechter. J. E. Gallup
and Frank Trechter. kindly used their
autos for the two days delivering.
Among other donations were a ton OF
coal by Fancy Work club. Mrs. Travis.
president, seventeen pairs of stockings
filled with Christmas cheer for chill
dren. by the F. F. club, candy. the
Shakespeare club. seventy sacks Of
popcorn. Mrs. Millard Fairiamb and
Mrs L Fairlamb; one ton coal. Dr.
Smith, and one heating stove by the
Delta Trading company. also large doll
by Miss Elsie Ault.
The good people of Delta responded
far beyond expectation.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
Warranty Deeds

Revised by the Grand Mesa Abs
tract Company, Delta Colo, week end,
ing December %, 1918.
Edgar C. Cornish to Frederick
Becklenberg. tract Cedaredge, SO
Roy Nicholson to Amy Nicholson,
tract Eckert, $3.50.
Herman Hinst to Chas. E. Baker,
tract Paonia, $500.
Harry Delo to E. C. Pritchard. lots
Auhtin, $1,000.
w. G. Hillman to Lizzie A Norris,
tract Delta. 81.
Liza A. Morris to w. G. Hillmau,
lots Delta, 81.
w. E. Comstock to ]. D. Diehl,
tract Hotchkiss, 81
]. S. Roatcap to Gertrude Roatcap,
tract Paonia, 81.
A l. Binford to B. O. Hallar, lots
Paonia 81
]. F. Childress ct al. to Cora D. Cox.
tract Hotchkiss. 81
Henry F. Kieser ct al. to Luther L,
Lewis. tract Hotchkiss, 81.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

p L. Harrison. a we'll known young
man of Austin. underwent an operation
for peritonitis. due TO a ruptured ap-
pendix. on Wednesday evening. and
while the operation was a complete
success and the patient came through
the trying ordeal all right. he is in n
very weakened condition and fears are
entertained for his recovery. The op-
GRAFTON was deferred for many months
after it was known that this was the
only course to pursue, and the ailment
became decidedly critical.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
Notice Of stoekhoIders MEETING.

Delta, Colorado. December %. 1918.
The annual meeting of The Garnet
Ditch and reservoir company will be
held at the court house in Delta. State
of Colorado. Saturday, February Z,
1914. at 1880 O'Clock p. m. for the
purpose of electing directors to serve
for the ensuing year. to levy an assess.
ment. and to transact any other bust.
ness that may properly come before
the meeting. II you cannot atEend the
meeting. be sure to send proN.
w. f. OBERT. President
Attest: F. c. HARRINGTON. Secy,
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

DR.. l. F. Burgin. Joe Pregent and
mobile drive through several districts
of the county where quail abound yes
terday morning with a good supply of
wheat, which was to be scattered for
the little creatures, now said to be
starving because of the existence of
snow and their utter inability to get
food. DR.. Burgin stated to an Inde-
pendent reporter that he had recently
found many dead quail in different sec.
tions OF the county. and II they were
not fed many more would share a SIM
liar fate.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
Auction Sale.

The Jordan-Barnes Mercantile COM
pany have s1.750 worth of merchandise
consisting of Hamilton-Brown shoes
for men. women and children. women's
and children's clothing, cloaks. dress
goods. notions. etc. Also have cloth
ing and gents furnishings which will
odd Fellows building, three sales daily
commencing at 1880 a. m. until closed.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
He Was Having II.

Stubb-That's a witty Britisher
While he was sitting on the park
bench some mischievous boys filled it
with wax and his coat tails adhered
as II they had been cemented.
Penn-Great joke What did he say
when he arose?
Stubb-Why. that well-known Brit
ish expression: I'm having a rip
ping time"
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
Notice Of stoekhold.r. Nesting.

Delta, Colorado. December 80. 1918.
The annual meeting Of The Garnet
Land and Improvement Co. will be
held at the court house in Delta. State
of Colorado. Saturday, February Z.
1914. at $3.50 O'Clock p m. for the
purpose of electing directors to serve
for the ensuing year. to levy an assess
ment. and to transact any other bust
ness that may properly come before
the meeting. II you cannot attend the
meeting. be sure to send proxy.
w. f. OBERT. President
Attest: F. c. HARRINGTON. Secy.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Ben Penley. the Delta boy who en-
tered the service OF the New York
Central railroad companys mechan-
ical engineering department at Elk
hart. Indiana shortly after his gradua-
tion from one of the Indiana colleges.
arrived in the city from the Hoosier
state Friday evening altogether un-
expected and caused complete sur
prise for his parents and friends who
were not expecting him until about
this time next year. He will be here
until about the eth OF January. when
he will return to his duties at Elk
hart. Ben was In New York City and
other New England cities for the
company during his first years
service.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Ex-Governor James B. Orman. of
the Orman Construction Company.
which had charge Of work on the Es-
calante canals and reservoirs, and also
sub-contract work on the government
project. came in from his home in
Pueblo Wednesday evening and will
be in this district for several days
looking after business interests.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

There was another runaway in town
late yesterday evening. A horse
hitched to a buggy driven by Morgan
Schock were seated became unman-
ageable, ran into the corner of the
Hillman building. completely wrecking
the top of the buggy and breaking one
of Lester's fingers
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

J. F. French of olathe who is secre-
tary of the Ironstone Ditch company
was in the city on Tuesday being in
attendance upon the stockgrowers an
nual convention. and banquet and ball.
He was one OF the new members en-
rolled at this meeting.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Gill Doughty came up from che
Dominguez country last Monday morn
ing taking part in one OF the pleasant
mid-winter social dances and parties.
He stated to an Independent reporter
that It was certainly cold in that dist
rict-anywhere from Zero to the end
of the thermometer capacity.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. WIN Templin depart.
ed last Monday morning for their
future home in Trinidad and there
were many of their young friends and
acquaintances at the depot to give
them a shower OF rice and wish them
a happy. prosperous future. The cor.
net band was also there to give o
parting serenade.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Colorado stockmen are TO fatten
100. 900 head OF cattle in 1914 At only
SO per head for feed. this would fig
ure up a million dollars. At $50 a
head for the cattle It would represent
six million dollars Of wealth.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

More snow storms this week. and
while the sky remains cloudy. the
weather has been moderating yester-
day and today. Indications are for
more snow. At this time the wealth
er bureau does not appar able to tell
just how long this continuous storm
period is likely to last. Forest men
say there is more snow on Grand mesa
now than there was all OF last winter
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

An effort is being made to reorgan.
ize Grand functions interurban and
street railway. in order, as stated, to
get it upon a paying financial basis. II
those people would have put their
money into a railroad from Cedaredge
to Delta, they would not now be COM
planning of financial loss and lack of
business.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
They Quote Him So Much.

THey 6Uo0e rfIrh 80 Much.
1T was Mark Twain who suggested
monument to Adam
Yes
1T seems to me taht the newspaper
humorists ought to do something for
the Man from Mars"
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Charles Trechter and wife were
Monday and Tuesday Of this week the
guests of the formers brother. F w.
Trechter and family. when they went
to Grand Junction to be in attendance
upon the opening of the new Elks
home In that city.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

James Jordan. a representative OF
the United Mine Workers with head
quarters in Denver. arrived in the city
Wednesday evening and it IS naturally
inferred that he is here TO look into
conditions existing in the coal mining
sections of this district.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

A. R. Cracaw and wife of Denver
who spent Christmas with the latter .
parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Williams.
left Tuesday morning for Telluride,
where they viii be the guests of Mr..
Cracaw's parents until after New
Years.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

A. W Carr departed Sunday morning
for Florida where he will join Sena-
tor George Stephan and wife. who
preceded him south few weeks ago.
for winters sojourn in Havana.
Cuba. and the state above mentioned.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

A. Robinson. a former well known
resident of North Delta. who removed
arrived in the city Wednesday even
ing and will again become a fixture
according to reports. His wife was ta-
ken seriously III and died few months
after the arrival OF the family in the
Illinois metropolis. Mr.. Robinson
owns a home In North Delta
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

association would like to have repre-
sntatives at the Coloroda Good Roads
association, which meets at Colorado
Springs January Is and 16. and also at
agricultural college at Fort Collins on
January Is crd 16. II any who are ex-
pecting to attend the stock show in
Denver will go as delegates to either
of the above see President McGrew.
The fare will be one fare for round
trip.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

The Delta Poultry association II
making up its new premium list for
the coming annual exhibition. The in
terest in poultry raising and in fine
breeding OF fowls is showing constant
growth and doing much to stimulat, i,
this popular industry.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

F. w. Simonds was here from
Hotchkiss on Wednesday and during a
brief call at Independent office we
learned that he is to go to Chicago
in that city.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

J. d. Van volkenburgh. Harry VIII
Hanson and Harry Mathers are COM
pleting inventory of the Hart drug
stock. Hart is In bankrupt court and
the stock will presumably be disposed
Of for the benefit OF creditors upon
some plan to be ordered by that court
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Waits. who
have spent the past two months with
Mrs. Waits parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S.
A. Sankey OF North Delta. expect to
leave Saturday for their home in At
wood. Kansas.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

WANTED-A small well improved
tract of land near Eckert or Cedar
care for fruit. Large nearly new
brick house in Delta to exchange TO-:
same. Give full description. Address
"B. S. D." Delta
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

1t isn't often that the price of coal
drops during a long. singing cold
spell. but that thing happened in Del
ia last week. when the Rollins coal
was put down from 81 per ton, deliv-
cred in Delta. to $3.50 per ton.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

w. II. Mathers and family and Mrs.
Mary Mathers departed last Thurs
day (Christmas) evening for Califor-
MIA, where they will remain until
winter weather in this section has
been succeeded by something milder.
In the meantime their home in this
city which was recently wrecked by
fire at midnight will be reconstructed
and made ready for occupancy.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

The county prison was welu filled
up to within a few days of Christmas
and two more prisoners had to be
cared for in the city Jail until release
was granted to trio of county in
mates.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Mrs. w S. Cleland was an outgoing
passenger Friday morning for the
state metropolis. where she will visit
her parents and other relatives ct
least ten days or two weeks.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

A bright little baby boy was born &c
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hollingshead or
Howard street Saturday, December %
Mother and child reported as doing
nicely.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Miss Ada Arthur came up from
Grand Junction Christmas morning to
be with home folks during the holi-
day period. and returned to the Mesa
metropolis Monday evening.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
Usual Distinction.

Young Wife-That pudding ! have
just made for you is poem
Hubby-And suppose I'm to be the
waste NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Punch
Bowl
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

The merchant who fails or neglects
to advertise in any one issue of his
town paper slips cog in his business
results. The trading public has grown
to look for advertisements in newspa-
pers when it wants to buy
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Vim Clark arrived in the city from
his home in La Junta the latter part
of last week for a short visit with his
parents and other relatives. Vim is
the leading pharmacist in one OF the
leading drug stores of La Junta.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. No
BILE Fogg died at the home of the fam
lily in the Tongue creek district last
Saturday and was buried in the GENE
terry at Cedaredge the following day
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Charles S. Jones, wife and two chill
dren OF Grand Junction spent Christ
mas with w. F. Frogue and wife. Mr..
Jones is serving his second term as
county clerk of Mesa county.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Mrs. A. L. Salisbury of Delta has
been visiting friends in Grand juno
ton this week.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

A stock of rainbow trout was re-
ceived by the local Forestry officials
December 16. which will be placed in
Leon creek.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Miss Louise Eaks pleasantly enter
tained a number of friends Tuesday
with games and pleasantries, and at
the close of the evening dainty re-
freshments were served.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

C. L. Rixson of the Firest service
is on his annual leave. which he ex-
poets to spend in Plateau valley.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Mrs. E. NJ. Templin and little daugh-
ter returned to their home in Trinidad
last Monday after attending the mar
riage ceremony of the formers son, W.
F. Templin, to Miss Isensee and a
short visit in the city.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

The Coterie club was entertained
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Allen Obert on South Dodge
street.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Attorney H. ]. Baird was in Grand
Junction yesterday and today on legal
business pertaining to city business.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
BUSINESS LOCALS
; >>>>>>>>>>>>>> .

WANTED-To rent a hay or general
farming ranch on the shares. California
or Ash mesa preferred: prefer one
having everything furnished. Refer
ences. Apply at Independent office. so
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Fl. w. Getty. water supervisor, was
here part of the week from Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Yesterday. New Years day. was
observed as holiday by most of the
business as well as citizen popula-
tion.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Arterberry and
Esther are enjoying a holiday visit
from their son and brother Roy, who
is employed at the vanadium mills
near Telluride.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02
LOCAL. AND PERSONAL,

Mayor Rowbotham was in Delta on
Wednesday from Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Judge R NJ. Logan. who has been
quite i'll of rheumatic troubles for
two years. and compelled to get about
first with the aid OF canes. then with
crutches and finally in a wheel chair,
IL at all. is reported as improved to
such extent that he can now go abou;
the house, up and down stairs without
the aid of a single appliance of any
kind. His many Delta and Other
friends will be glad to know of his
restoration to former healthful conii-
tions.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Practically all business houses in
the city are invoicing this week.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Orville X. Maynard, Jr. is home for
his regular holiday visit with his
parents, Reverend and Mrs. o. X.
Maynard.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Independent wisehs its readers all
happy and prosperous year.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

One OF the members OF the Delta
high school basket ball team-that is,
the boys team-made remark about
as follows yesterday morning after the
team had lined up against the Univer-
sity OF Colirado team at Boulder In the
Delta opera house the night before:
Talk about your one-sided affairs.
that game was the most pronounced
in this line that was ever heard Of"
The University team was simply alone
In the matter. and they seemed to be
able to score at will. The game re-
suited SO to 90 in their favor, There
was large crowd in attendance and
at the conclusion OF the game social
dance furnished ample amusement for
all who cared to remain and see the
old year out
The Delta independent., 1914-01-02

Marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk and recorder within the
past ten days: w. S. Gilmer of Aus
tin and Lillian II. Luke of Delta; f.
Miss Clara Belle Blessing, both of
Delta: Harry Delo and Miss Dorothy
Tolstead. both of Delta: Kenneth c.
H. Hobbs and Miss Anna Davis, both
Of Read; George E. Hickman and
Dingman of Cedaredge and Miss Helen
Murray Christie OF Denver; John Van
Dart and Miss Gladys Greenamyer.
both of Hotchkiss.