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The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONS
POLICY REGARDING NEW LEVY

Whereas. bill has been initiated
and will be submitted to a vote of the
people OF the state of Colorado at the
approaching election. providing for a
levy OF one-half mill on all the tax
able property of the state. the pro-
ceeds Of which are to be paid into the
state road fund. and
Whereas, It is estimated that II the
said bill is passed the annual income
of the state road fund, after the levy
provided becomes available, will be as
follows:
About six hundred thousand dollars
$500 .OOO) from one-half mill levy. Of
which about two hundred thousand
dollars 5000. .OOO) will be contributed
by the city and county OF Denver, in
which no part of the state road fund
can be expended under the existing
Legislation. and about one hundred
and eighty thousand dollars (s1so, ,Oo0)
from other sources. including Internal
Improvement fund. and the state IL
CenSt on dutoUlOUlltS, anu
Whereas, II is considered by the
State Highway Commissioner and the
Advisory Board desirable and proper
that the people OF the state should
be advised in regard TO the policy
which will be followed in the expendi-
ture OF the state road fund. II the bill
providing for the one-half mill levy is
passed,
Now. therefore. the following reso-
luton has been adopted by the unani-
nous vote OF the State Highway Com
missioner and five members OF the ad-
visory board;
Resolved. that II the bill providing
for a one-half mill levy is approved
by the people OF the state at the COM
ing election. IT will be the policy of
the Commission to expend upon the
state roads in each county OF the state.
excepting the city and county of Den
yer. the amount collected from the
half mill levy in each county; to ex-
pend the amount collected from such
levy from the city and county of Den
yer upon the principal state highways
leading to Denver, and in which the
city OF Denver is most directly inter
ested. and to expend the balance of
the said fund. consisting OF contribu-
tions from the internal improvement
fund. the state tax on automobiles.
and otherwise. in improving the state
highways in counties which are not
financially able to bear the necessary
expenses OF improving the same.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
Fatal Wreck on
the Rio Grande

AT about 10:30 Sunday morning n
rock slide struck Rio Grande train
No. 8, near Akin, "a miles east of
Grand Junction. wrecking a part of the
train, killing three and injuring IA
others.
the cliff a hundred feet above the
track. crushed through one of the
coaches, almost demolishing it.
Following is the list of killed and
injured:
KILLED.
Thomas C. Linkins, 119 Chipeta av-
enue; manager Of Ridenour-Baker Gro
Gerry company, local branch.
H. R Hollingberry. Pueblo; sales
man for a drug company.
Harry Braddock. 2722 Francisco ST..
Chicago; painter, bound for California.
INJURED.
Audrey Harrington, 6-year-old daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Maynard; cuts and bruises.
w. E. Lewis, Roberts, Ida; cuts on
head and bruises on hip and legs and
arms.
Mrs. Jerome Black. FIT. Atkinson.
Wis: nervous shock.
Jerome Black. Ft. Atkinson, Wis. !;
slight bruises.
]. w. Calhoun and wife, 100 South
Spruce street, Grand Junction. abras-
ions.
Richard Mackey. Alhambra, Calf
left arm and wrist bruised.
d. F.. Wilson, Brazil. Ind, side hurt.
Ralph Arthur Cox, Boulder, rib
broken. bruised limbs, lacerated scalp.
Adna Brantingham. Lima, Ohio, ser
ious bruises. nervous shock.
H. Hadbitt. a Syrian, going to Sac
ramento: ear torn off and face lacer-
ated.
Mrs. Stella Maynard, Fruita; scalp
lacerated.
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson. Grand Val
ley; nervous shock.
Mrs. F. A. Selinger. Salida, enroute
to Fruita; hip and head bruised.
Falcoln Joclyn. Seattle financier;
hip bruised, face cut and torn; ear
mashed.
f. ". Springer. Denver. Colo: going
to Utah points; right shoulder bruised
and sprained.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
Robert v. Cum
ming Obituary

From the Farmer City, H., Journal
we clip the following obituary. Rob
ert v. Cumming was a brother-in-law
of Independent editor.
Robert V Cumming was born in
Mt. Pleasant. now Farmer City, on
Dec. IL. 1898; died at his home in
Newark. n. j.. Sept. s. 1914. aged 10
years. 9 months and 81 days.
He was the third and youngest
son of the Rev. Paxton Cumming and
Priscilla f. Cumming. Rev, Mr.
Cumming. one of the pioneer preach
ers of Methodism, was stationed on
this charge when Robert was born
and was the first person buried At
the old Camp Ground cemetery in
1889. At the death of Paxton Cum
ming his widow. with her six chill
dren-Andrew. Celia, Ruth, Jane,
James and Robert. the latter babe
of one year. moved back to North
Carolina in a wagon drawn by an
OK team. After a few years they
again returned to this vicinity. where
Mr. Cumming spent his young man
hood until the breaking out of the re-
bellion, when he volunteered in the
10th Illinois infantry and gave three
years of his life to the service Of his
country.
At the close of the war he was mar
ried on December 81. 1866, to Jennie
Anderson. who survives him. To this
union were born four children-Mar-
win Leonard. now OF Clinton. Anna
Lucille and Henry Burton, living at
home at the time OF his death, and
one child which died In infancy.
Mr.. Cummings early life was de-
voted to farming and stock raising
In 1888 he bought the Commercial
hotel. which was burned in August,
1898. He Immediately built the New
Commercial of which he was proprie-
tor fifteen years. After selling the
hotel Mr.. Cumming purchased prop
erty in Newark. N. j., at which place
he died. He was a great sufferer the
last 90 years Of his life. yet bore
his suffering with the same fortitude
that characterized him through life.
Mr.. Cumming was a. member of the
M. Il. Church and Of the Masonic or
der. being q member Of the Farmer
] City lodge at the time OF his death"
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16

What Patterson thought of Thomas
in 1900: "Forgetful of everything he
has advocated, blinded by ambition
for seat in the United States Senate
he threw himself into the service Of
the great corporations"
What Thomas thought of Patterson
in 1900: Your enmity to corporation
designs is a pursuit that seems to be
profitable. 1t falls upon all of them
that do not seek the shelter of your
clientage. Is it not possible, Mr.. Pat
terson, that in your eagerness for my
undoing you measure me unconscious
ly with your own personal standards" /"
Will Patterson tell the people of
Colorado the difference between Julius
Aichele. The CRATER as he styled
him years ago and julius Aichele.
Patterson's candidate for the state
senate?
Is Tom Hyder a better man to rep
resent the people OF Denver in the
house of representatives now than he
was as a Speer henchman when Pat
terson called him every Objectionable
name when Speer was mayor of
Denver?
Why, as a candidate for political
honor. is Patterson now sleeping in
the same bed with men whom he as a
private citizen has often charged with
being fit subjects for the penitentiary =?
Incidentally. will Patterson kindly
state why as a member of the United
States Senate he voted to give the
waters of the Rio Grande river to
Old Mexico?
Patterson! Inconsistency one and
inseparable.
The insurrectionists in Colorado
have cost the state sS.ooo.ooo. Pat
terson has supported every insurrec-
tion occurring in the state. The an
nuaI interest now paid on those insur-
rection bonds would construct all OF
the buildings built annually at every
institution in the state.
The republican party presents state
sovereignty as the only state issue and
protection as the only national issue
OF the campaign.
The Shafroth democratic admins
tration ran behind its income 1885,
i24.s6 each year. Every republican
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
First of Local
Foot Ball Series

The Delta gridiron men will be sub
1914 season, Saturday afternoon, when
the green and white warriors line
up against Olathe at Olathe for the
opening of the Slope series.
The team has been gradually get
ting into fine shape and with increas-
ed confidence and courage much is
expected in the way of real football.
The fight for positions is still n
warm one. In line will be seen such
heavyweights as Brooks, Wisoner. Gif-
ford. Russler, Tinker. Henderson and
equally lively with Sweitzer. Kintne-.
Gale and Widney making strong bids
for the positions. In the backfield
occurs the real problem, all players
being so equally skillful
Capt. Harding is showing real class
and with the other clever backs. An
gel. SteIl, Parsons. Wisoner and
Cramps. II is safe to say that they
are not easily stopped in their quick
line smashes.
The schedule is now complete in
cluding the strong teams OF Montrose.
Gunnison and Grand Junction. Gun
nison is the curtain raiser for the local
fans. Gunnison appearing on Delta's
field Saturday. Oct. "a. This team is
heavy and also fast and good evenly
matched contest Is expected.
To celebrate the first game here
the high school win have a torch pro
cession Friday night, Oct %. Every
body will be on Main street to hear
the band play and see the high spirit
and enthusiasm OF the rooters for the
green and white.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
Saturday to Be
Big Political Day

Saturday promises to be the record
breaking day in Delta for politics.
In the forenoon. at 10;30. the Re-
publican state speakers are to be here
and address the people from plat
form at Main and Fourth Streets.
Hon. Geo. A. Carlson, candidate for
Governor. Hubert Work, candidate for
United States Senator. Hon. H. J..
Baird, candidate for Congress. Hon.
Allison Stocker. candidate for State
Treasurer and other speakers will be
present to discuss Republican politics.
These speakers will reach Delta
county Friday evening from Montrose
and will go to Hotchkiss and Paonia
that evening, at each OF which towns
speeches will be made. They will re-
turn to Delta Saturday morning and
speak from the platform to be erected
at the corner OF Main and Fourth Mt
the hour named, 1880.
In the afternoon, at $3.50. as noted
elsewhere in this paper, the State
Progressive candidates will speak
from the same platform, and It is pos
sible that the Democratic speakers
may reach here in time to speak at
night, at the same place. though this
has not as yet been definitely ar
ranged.
There promises to be enough in the
way Of political speaking on the last
day Of this week to satisfy all who
care to listen to the various political
arguments, and doubtless very large
crowd will gather to do honor to the
occasion.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
Allen Lewis sueeumbs to Grim Reaper

Allen Lewis Succumbs to Grim Reaper
The body of Allen Lewis was
brought from Mulyane, Kansas, Tues
day by the mother, Mrs. Grace Lewis.
whose departure to the bedside of her
sick boy was noted in Independent
last week. Mr.. Lewis had been op-
Grated on for appendicitis and failed
to recover from the ordeal. He was
been married last fall. He was a
member of Delta lodge No. 1885 b.
p. o. E., and his funeral was under the
auspices of that order. Services were
held at the Baptist church in this city
Wednesday afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16

Willie Dana. son Of Prof. C. e. Dana
OF this city. aged six years. suffered
the very painful accident of a broken
leg on the school play grounds We'll
nesday. In the activity Of playing he
coliided with one or more OF the other
school children, and in the fall. re-
ceived the injury which will keep him
from school for few weeks. The
little sufferer is reported doing as
well as could be expected.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
MATTERS POLITICAL

administration has paid all of its cur
rent expenses and left money in the
treasury.
Under democratic administration
Colorado is under the control of bor-
rowed troops. We are in the hands of
a Federal receiver.
Elect the republican ticket, send
back the Federal soldiers, show our
ability to maintain state sovereignty
and prosperity will return to our
doors.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
Progressive Party Speakers l.iniary.

Progressive Party Speakers ltiniary.
The Progressive Auto Special, tour
ing the state on whirlwind cam
paign. will arrive in Delta from Grand
Junction Saturday morning. October
18th, with state candidates and fire
engine siren.
Delta county meetings are sehed-
uled for Saturday, October II, as fol-
lows:
Cedaredge, 100 P. NJ.
Austin, 2:l5 P. NJ.
Delta, $50 p. NJ. !.
Hotchkiss, 1:S0 P. NJ.
Paonia. 1880 p. NJ.
All are invited to hear the political
issues discussed from a Progressive
party view.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
Woman's Club.

The Woman's Club held an enthusi-
astic meeting Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Miss Ella New. There
were about fifty members present, and
the plans for the winter work were
discussed.
The presidents address was a SIM
pie. earnest call to more altruistic
service.
Miss News report of the G. F. w.
C. and the c. F. w. C. was inspiring
and full Of interest.
The song by Miss Killian and the
piano solo by Miss Smith were greatly
appreciated.
This program was followed by a
short reception for the new members,
and dainty refreshments were served.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16

Tuesday last being the ?th birth
of her Sunday school class under di-
rection Of Prof Hendershot, prepared
to make her the victim of happy
surprise, so as the shades of evening
were falling. arrived in a body and
took possession of the home for sew
eral hours. Refreshments were ar
ranged and the evening was spent in
merrymaking. Then Mr.. Hendershot,
in his usual original manner, present
ed the. honor guest with a gravy ladle
and meat fork. on behalf of the men,
bers of the class. 1t was long-to-be-
remembered occasion for Mrs. Duling.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16

Mrs. C. Penny. Of North Delta. left
yesterday to visit her father and other
relatives and friends at Auburn. Ne
braska, where she will spend a few
weeks at her old home.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16

Mr.. Fred d. Markle writes from
Cedaredge: Enclosed find check for
one years subscription. l want the
Independent for a year so can get
the county and state news"
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16
Short Mention
of Worthy Men

John E. Ramer, of Hotchkiss, is the
man who should and we believe will
be on top for secretary of state when
the votes are counted. He is Johnny
on the Spot'-genial, clever. exper-
fenced, and with a tense business
quality that will make the affairs OF
the Secretary of States office hum.
From all over the state come cheering
and encouraging words for John E.
Ramer. Most of the voters seem to
want to hand him a bunch of KS in
stead of just one.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16

1t must not be forgotten that l. B.
lican candidate for county clerk and
recorder, nor should it be overlooked
that he is good timber for that office.
In fact, Raichart is good man where
ever you put him or wherever you find
him. He is honest and capable and
been successful in his own bushes.
Mr.. Raichart was raised on a farm in
Indiana, taught school twelve years in
Nebraska, was superintendent o
schools for four years in Nebraska
moved to Delta county in 1904, and Is
now the owner of farm and a success
ful farmer.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16

Ross wilmot, of Hotchkiss. is, we
understand. to remain on the republi.
can ticket as candidate for commits
sioner for the upper district. Jacob
Kiser will also remain as that party S
candidate for representative, the joint
committee having seemingly failed to
effect satisfactory compromise in
their get-together plans. Without re-
gard to how much can be said in
favor OF the candidates on the pro-
gressive ticket. it can be reiterated
that the peoole of the county have
tried Wilmot as commissioner and
have found him a good and satisfac-
tory man. Jacob Kiser is one of the
solid rock characters Of the county.
In the state Legislature he would be
there with a brainy head and both
feet. No farmer of this county. no
citizen Of this county has the slight
est doubt as to what Jacob Kiser
would do in the legislature when 1t
come to talking right, voting right and
acting right-yes, and fighting right.
A veteran of the civil war, with ev-
cry act Of his life bearing the stamp
OF integrity. neither state nor county
would have among its legislative men,
bers more trustworthy guard Of ev-
cry interest.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-16

Independent has not Intentionally
overlooked favorable mention of
Delta county's very satisfactory As
SCISSOR, Charles L. Keller, who is a
candidate for reelection to a second
term in that office, he being the unan-
imous choice of both republican and
progressive assemblies. Mr.. Keller
has proven competent and played fair
with everyone during his present term
of office. That he should have a Sec
ond term seems to be the opinion Of a
majority of people in the county, and
that he will be even better able to take
care of the duties of the assessors
office for the coming two years be-
cause of the experience of the past
two. goes without saying. Mr.. Keller
is a worker and is conscientious in the
discharge OF every duty to be perform
ed by him. Your ~ will not be mis-
placed IL you put it opposite the name
of Charles L. Keller for the office of
county assessor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-04
Theft
OF a Diamond Ring from Home
OF ]. Clyde Law Charged
against Homer Davis.

Charged with the theft of a dia-
mond ring. valued at $1s5, from the
home of Clyde o. Law on Hornor ay-
enue, Homer DAVIS. youthful
tramp, who says he came from Gin
cfnnati. Is "a prisoner in the county
jail awaiting hearing In Magistrate
G. II. Gordonss court.
Davis went to the Law home
about 10 o'clock Tuesday morning and
asked for something to eat. Mrs.
Law prepared a meal for the youth
and then went into another. room.
leaving her ring on the kitchen ta-
BILE. A few minutes later she thought
of the ring and went back into the
kitchen. Davis was Just leaving as
she entered and the ring was miss
ing. Davis was; stopped and ac-
cused of having the ring. He de-
MED the charge and search reveal
ed nothing. Police were notified by
telephone and Officers DAVIDSON and
Donohue went, to the scene. How
ever, a second search found the ring
in Davis's pocket before the officers
arrived. He still denies the charge
saying that he does not know how
the ring; got into his pocket. He
was locked up awaiting lis hearing,
which will probably be in a day or
.f.s - q Il
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-04
new sUPERINTENDENI
0fthe Monongah Divisionlofthe
Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road System.

+ BALTIMORE. Nov. As. IT, Can
trell has been appointed assistant
superintendent of the M1nongah di-
vision Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. with headquarters at Grafton,
w. Va, the appointment taking ef-
feet November 1. Mr.. Cantrell was
promoted from supervisor Of trans
Eportation and the new position was
created to extend official supervision
on the Monongah division.
Mr.. Cantrell was born In Fredo-
mia. Kan, January 10. 1876, and his
railroad career prior to entering the
service Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad was spent with the st. Louis
and San Francisco railroad. He
started as a telegraph operator, later
became yard master. train master.
assistant superintendent and super
intendent with the Frisco.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-04

La
N0T1CE
r

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Northern District OF West Virginia, ss:;
!. In the United States District Court in
and for said district. u, 4, 4,
In the matter of Orval p. Queen,
bankrupt. No. 1889 In Bankruptcy.
Petition for Discharge.
Y To the Honorable Alston. g. Dayton.
Judge of the District Court ofthe United
States, for the Northern district OF West
ofvai P. Queen, of clarksburg.. in the
County. of Harrison and State Of West,
Virginia, in said district. respectfully
tcbcr last past he was duly adJudged-
a bankrupt under the acts of Congress-
relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and rights
of property, and has fully complied with
all the requirements of said acts and
of orders of the court touching his
wherefore. he prays that he may be
decreed by the Court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts. ex-.
'cept such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge. Isl
s.9 Dated this 10th, day Of October A. D..
4 oRyAL p. QUEEN, bankrupt.
Northern district Of West Virginia, s.:
n Order Of Notice Thereon
y On this 26th day of October A. d.,
1914, on reading the foregoing petition.
1t tS--sls = 80 81 80. 3 49, ~ ri
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-04
sKIIlFD'
Instantly is Member Of vaude-
vile Company When Knock
ed from a Train.

BLuEFIELD. Nov. Roy john
son. member Of a vaudeville COM
pany from Cincinnati. was knocked
from a Norfolk and Western passen-
ger train near Graham. Va. late
yesterday. his body falling into the
river. He was instantly killed. He
attempted to board the train after
the Pullman doors were closed. He
hung on to the handle holds. and
with his hat In his mouth. chung to
the speeding train for ton minutes
unseen by any Of the train crew or
passengers. When a bridge was
reached near Graham. his body
struck the bridge with terrific
force. instantly killing HIM A
small boy. seeing the accident hap
pen, dragged the lifeless body from
the water.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-04
MON y
Scarcity in the South Gives the
Bankers There Very Much
Worry Now.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-Southern
bankers think they are having more
than their share Of troubles these
days, and, but for the activities Of
their co-workers in the northern
fields Of finance, who, though finding
calls on their own resources, have
still been able to lend helping
hand, would be in a worse condition.
Not only cotton, but apples and cat
tie have exhausted the available
funds in the South, and have drawn
heavily on resources Of correspon-
dents of southern bankers in assist
ance.
Washington is not a cotton center
In the sense that its bankers are
large carriers OF cotton as collateral
for loans. but local banks have. ma
terially assisted in carrying cattle
and apples in nearby states, particu-
larly in Virginia and West Virginia.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" move
ment has not met with the response
that the "bale-of-cotton" did; no nat
ional assistance was offered the ap-
pie raisers and they have had to take
their losses and help themselves as
best they could. Usually when the
first frost comes. or Just before, the
wholesale apple buyer is found wait
ing at the orchard to make bid for
the entire crop, as it stands. This
year the apple buyer was conspicu-
Gus by his .absense for he could not
make his financial arrangements as
he had in former years.
The condition of the money mar
ket forced a cessation OF the buyers
activities and the apple growers.
losing their usual market. were in a
real quandary. some helpless.
Where 1t was possible great apple
ranch owners made arrangements
with their banks to carry them and
they used cold storage facilities them
selves. and to such an extent that
they have made use OF large per-
centage Of banks funds in the states
of West Virginia. Maryland. vir-
ginia and ether southern sections.
There is also cattle problem with
the farmers and feeders OF Virginia
and West Virginia. Usually feeders
are purchased from the same inter-
ests that acquire fat cattle. This
year the sellers of feeding cattle made
their contracts to purchase fat cattle
December 1. nearly sixty days later
than usual. The cattle may be fat
ter, owing to the heightened feeding.
but the bankers have had to carry
them also. in addition to the cotton
and the apples.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-04
DISMENBERE9 BODY
OF a Kentucky Farmer is Found
under a Pile of Debris
Near Carlisle.

CARLISLE, KY. Nov. THE
dismembered body Of c. T. Reyes, a
farmer. was found under a pile Of
debris near here Tuesday. He had not
been seen for the last ten days and
when found his heed and arms had
been almost severed from the trunk
Of the body. Bud Thomas and
Anon Marks, negroes. have been ar
rested and are being held on sus-
picion. Reyes lived alone and two
horses, one dead from starvation,
and the other In a starving condition,
were found in his barn.