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Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-06
MRS. WOODROW WILSON
ANSWERS LAST CALL
AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS WIFE
OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIES
AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, Aug. 6.--Mrs. Wood
row Wilson, wife of the president of
the United States died at the White
House at o'clock today from com
lplication of diseases.
The end came after two sinking
spells. The president and her three
daughters and Francis sayre were at
the bedside at the end.
The president was completely pros
trated when his wife died and broke
down entirely. When Secretary Tu-
multy entered the executive offices to
tell waiting newspaper men his cheeks
were bathed in tears.
Months of constant illness. which
began with q nervous breakdown then
a fall on the White House floor with
an injury to her spine, and, following
that, Brights disease so weakened
the patient that the White House
physicians, with whom some of the
ablest specialists were called into con-
sultation, admitted they had little
hope and feared it was but question
of days and possibly hours.
Mrs. Wilson was conscious this
morning and her condition was better
than that of last night She appeared
very brave. The president went to
her room before going to the execu-
tive offices. She greeted him with
a smile, patted him on the arm and
said she passed good night.
At 1 p. m. Mrs. Wilson was, being
sustained by oxygen and other arti-
ficial stimulants but her condition
was about the same.
DR.. Grayson said just after 2 p. m.
that Mrs. Wilson had two sinking
spell this morning but rallied under
stimulation She was conscious but
growing weaker.
Sympathy for President Wilson and
hope for the recovery of Mrs. Wilson
was expressed in a resolution passed |
by the house Immediately after it con-
vened. The resolution was presented
by Representative Kinkead of Ne
braska and was passed in silence.
Throughout the day members of
tlhe.diplomatic corps called in a steady
at the White House to
leave their cards and express their
sympathy.
Mrs. Wilson's pet measure before
congress, a bill for the reclamation
of pest spots in the slums of Wash
lngton, was hurriedly reported today
by the house District of Columbia
Every effort will be made
to have 1t passed as soon as possible.
Last night while the president was \
sitting at Mrs. Wilson's bedside she
recalled her interest in the slums and
mentioned that it would add much to
her happiness if the pending bill could
be passed.
The president mentioned the matter
to Secretary Tumulty and today ac-
ton by the committee resulted.
Brother Hurries to Bedside
Portland. Ore, Aug. 6.-Dr. Stockton
Axson, brother of Mrs. Woodrow Will
'on passed through Portland today on
MS way to Washington. DR.. Axson
'aid he had not known of the serious
'ature of Mrs Wilson's condition until
lie received a telegram last night from
resident Wilson. He is visiting in
eugene. Ore.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-06
coMmIssIo MIN BUTTE

Butte, Mont, Aug. 6.-Labor troubles
occurring here on and after June 13.
when rioting broke out, win not be
entered into by the federal industrial
relations commission. This announce
ment was made at the outset Of the
hearing which opened today. G. :.
Kelly, managing director Of the Ana
coada Mining company, was the first
witness. About 20 others, Including
Governor Stewart were to be called
before the close Of the hearing satur.
day
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-06
Two Great Passenger Liners Make Port Of
Halifax to Evade German Cruisers.
AT new YORK AMERICAN BATTlESHIP WATCHES
Hamburg American Line VESSEL Vaerand Loading with Proyis-
ions and Ammunition for the German Army, Cannot Pass
Guns Of the ForidaKaser's Cruisers Thought to Have
Been Sunk by English while Pursuing Lusitania.

New York, Aug. 6.-The presence
close to the American coast of war
ships of the warning European nations
prepared to descend on and capture
the merchant vessels of their opposing
belligerents was evidenced today by
news of great Atlantic liners arriving
at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and by wire
less reports of the warships' activities.
The fast Cunard liner Mauretania
with 1900 passengers from Liverpool,
and the White Star liner Cedric from
Queenstown today raced into the Cana
dian port to escape pursuit by two Ger
man cruisers believed to be hovering
in the vicinity of the Grand Banks,
for just such prizes. These two crui-
sers, in one report which came to the.
Rfitish consulate. here from the car
tain ol an incoming liner, were ss'.sssss
By British wqrships, while pursuingI
the Lusitanfa yesterday but the report
ctulu not De confirmed.
Out of the confusion Of many wire
less message that the German crui- |
sers had been sunk was picked up by
the wireless operator of the steamer
Uranium, whose captain it was that
made the report to the British consul
ate
In New York harmon lies the Ham
burg-American liner vaterland, appar-
emily provisioning for service, but to-
day the United States battleship Flor
ida took position in the lower harbcr
and neither the Vaterland nor any
other ship of belligerent nation can
pass her guns until the United States
have satisfied themselves
that their departure viii not violate
the neutrality laws.
Captain Hessig of the Uranium liner.
Uranium, announced at the British CON
suiate today that he had intercepted
wireless messages from the
steamer Lusitania saying that two
German cruisers which had been pur-
suing the Lusitania had been chased !
and sunk by two British warships.
The Uranium reached port yesterday.
Uranium line officials who saw Cap
tain Hessig after his arrival here said ,
Today that the captain had not report
ed intercepting such a message and
that they were unable to confirm it.
The wireless station at Sayville, to s
which the alleged message from the +
lusitania was addressed according to a
Captain Hessig. said today that it had Il
lot received such message
The message, Captain Hessig said. d
contained the additional information h
hat the Lusitania was continuing its a
rip to England. The Lusitania sailed G
rem New York with darkened lights 2
hortly before 2 o'clock yesterday n
norning. I
Officials of the sCunard line here
nnounced today that the Mauretania
lad put into Halifax under orders
rom the British cruiser Essex. They
tated that she would be held at Hall
ak to await instructions from the "
British admiralty. 9
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-06

sveabog by
fleet
British been action North
sailors
yesterdays battle
uege casualties 5000
gians relatively smaller.
British Tsin China today
vessels haveb
ish.
less she the nembe o lance
Ausians bombardment of Belgrade,
ambassador
supplies continue PLENTIFUL slightly
reported from
France
to be
reports by the
Bresl
assumed charge
the British Isles
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-06

lF the world was lost
through woman, she
alone can save it.-De
BEAUFORT.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-06

Halifax. Nova Scotia. Aug. s.-The
Cunarder, Mauretania. arrived here at
noon today having been conveyed to
the mouth of the Iarbor by the British
cruiser Essex. which picked her up
south Of Sable Island The Maureta-
MIA carried 400 passengers. al Ct
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-06
ON OPEN FIELDS and IN ATTACK
ON FORT BARCHON, SOLDIERS OF
EMPEROR SUFFER FEARFUL DEATH

A night attack on the Belgian posi-
tions was awaited'with great assurance
by the Belgian troops who had been
strongly reinforced.
Further German troops were sup
tContinued on rage Four)
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-06
EIGHT THOUSAND CASUALTIES
REPORTED TO Be The TOLL OF
m INVASION IN A single DAY
Seventeen Machine Guns Abandoned on the
Field of SanSuinary Battle.
GERMAN AMBASSADOR LEAVES LONDON QUIETLY

Following Check Advancing Tutons, Gigantic Engagement in
Which England viii Participate in Looked for Soon All
Eyes Turned Toward the North Sea, Where British Fleet
Speeding Under Forced Draught
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
BoY is THROWN FROM WAGON
AS TEAM ATTEMPTS TO BUN

y. p. Madsen's milk delivery team
took fright when standing in front
Of the Corbin residence on Palmer
street last Tuesday morning. and
when they made a plunge to get away
Neal Madsen, eight-year old son of
the dairyman who was holding the
reins as his father made a milk deliv-
cry, did all in his power to check the
frightened horses, and in this effort
he caused them to turn enough to
cramp the wagon and It overturned.
The little fellow was caught beneath
the wagon and some thirty or forty
milk bottles, and received number
of severe bruises and scratches which
necessitated the skill of a surgeon to
make necessary repairs. The worst
cut IVES on the boys forehead, but this
is nov said TO be doing nicely. The
team was stopped by Mr.. Madsen be
forN much damage was done TO the
wayon. harness or team.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Prospective Fruit Crop for
Delta County Never Better

Other Sections are indulging in much
big talk regarding their prospective
heavy fruit crops.
In Delta county, the banner county
in the United States for fruit produc-
tion, but very little has been said.
Our farmers have been too busy TO
talk much majority Of them have
other crops TO look after, and with
their spraying and orchard care ad-
ded, most of them have had plenty
TO do.
The fact remains that Delta county
fruit prospects were never better
perhaps never before quite so good.
The apple crop promises TO be the
greatest in the history OF the coun-
ty, while the peach orchards prom
Use an abundant yield of record
peaches. Cherries of both sweet and
sour varieties, are sight to be re
membered, and pears and apricots will
make good showing according TO
the smaller number of trees. The
abundant rains have also insured good
berry crops, Strawberries are now
about gone. but raspberries. dewber-
ries and black-caps will soon be ripe
Considerable apprehension has been
fel, regarding car supplies for ship
ping the fruit but railroad officials
have come forward with the statemen,
this week that arrangements have
been made for large numbers Of cars.
ample they believe, for all demands,
and that their icing and handling
forces viii be increased so as TO give
every facility OF speed TO the work
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Grand Opera Tonight

II is not often that the smaller
cities have an opportunity TO hear
Grand Opera, and especially by such
highly gifted singers as comprise the
David Duggan Grand Opera company.
In oder to secure their appearance
in Delta, Manager Boone of the opera
hous, was compelled 10 make heavy
guarantee. and this was done in order
10 please his patrons and afford them
a real grand opera treat
wrile the season period is both a
dun and busy one. town people are
responding in a seat-buying way in
so encouraging a manner as to make
Mr.. Boone hope TO come out clear on
his praiseworthy enterprise.
The Duggan company has been
highly praised by the people and news
papers of all towns where they have
filled engagements.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
New and Dan
8erOuS Insects

Several new worms have invaded
Western Slope fields this season, com
mitting more or less damage and a
large amount of fear among farmers.
The one most talked about is a
species of cut-worm which attacked the
alfalfa fields. At the period of first
cutting this worm was encountered in
great numbers, and some growers
were of the opinion it would ruin the
second crop.
A number of farmers have been re-
joiced this week to note what they
hope to be the disappearance Of the
worm. attributable either TO the cu.-
ting of the hay. the flooding Of the
fields or to the natural lapse OF its
span of life.
While all the above causes may have
contributed TO its disappearance, the
last one mentioned is the most in
reason, as such devasting insects us
ually do their work in a certain per
iod of weeks, then die or disappear.
This worm, credited on the start
with being the army worm" is unlike
it, inasmuch as it does not march
from one field TO another, according
to experts who have made thorough
investigations.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Pleasant Surprise
on Miss Killian

One OF the very successful social
events of the week was surprise
party given to Miss Kate Killian at
the Killian home on Garnet mesa last
Monday evening by a delegation OF
the young friends of that lady. In or
der TO make the affair q complete sur
prise it was arranged that Miss XIII
lian should make a drive with mem
bers of the family that evening, and
before their return the self-invited
guests had taken complete possession.
When Miss Killian entered her homo
after completing the drive, and found
such jolly party at hand, she did not
fully grasp the situation at once, but
soon learned that they were there in
her honor and she then proceeded TO
arrange a program which would insure
a general good time. There was mus
ic and dancing, social games and re-
freshments The couples present were
as follows. Phil Harding and Miss
Eleanore Curtis; Luke Meyer and
Miss winifred Castle; Frederick
Hooper and Miss Edith Castle; Horace
Plumb and Miss Caroline Bruce; Les
ter Shock and Miss Winnie Ki!lian;
George Chiles and Miss Voda Smith;
Frank Trechter and Miss Margaret
Killian; Clarence Kurz and Miss
Helen Conway; Richard Kistler and
Miss Madeline Matthews; Raymond
Angel and Miss Liva Holmes; Charles
White and Jeanette Amsbary; John
Arthur and Miss Margaret Matthews.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Texas Auto Party
Stop Here Sunday

Two big automobiles pulled into the
city at about noon last Sunday and
q little later it was learned that they
had made the trip from San Antonio,
Texas, and were on the way to Calf
ornia
The leader OF the party coming in
with these automobiles was a Mr.. /.
n Hartzog They had started out on
the trip from Texas about six weeks
ago and would have made this distance
on their trip from that state TO Califor.
MIA in much less time but for the
heavy rains all along the route and al
most impossible condition OF the
roads. At one point Mr.. Hartzog stat
ed that they were compelled TO camp
for nearly week awaiting the fall of
a greatly swollen river. They are
well equipped with camping outfit and
provisions, however. and have expert
euced no hardships.
The party took dinner here and pro-
ceeded on their long drive across the
Utah desert Sunday afternoon. They
EXPECT to arrive on the Pacific coast
To about four weeks
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Two Trips to
the Worlds Fair

Attention is called TO the opportuni-
ty offered by Independent, for one boy
and one girl. one man or one woman,
TO get free trips TO the Panama-Paci-
fic Worlds Fair Exposition in Calf
ornis next year, as decribed in half
page advertisement elsewhere.
The exposition opens with the first
OF the year and Independents award
of two trips will be made Immediately
after Christmas OF this year.
The contests are open TO anyone in
the county. Back subscriptions and
collections will count.
The school holiday season is here.
Why not get to work at once and try
to win one of these trips, which will
give you free railroad fare and $50
additional for sightseeing expenses I?
No more liberal offer has ever been
made by a newspaper. Send in your
name and we will help you get started
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Auditing County Books
Completed Yesterday

Messrs. James Kirwan and D. W.
Becbtel. auditors for the state. who
have been engaged for the past three
weeks thoroughly going over the ac-
counts Of Delta county offices, com
pleted their work here yesterday and
went 10 Mouirose.
In answer to Independent editor $
query. they stated that they found our
county offices in good shape and
were able to give each officer a clean
bill This was vastly different from
conditions in Mesa county, where it
had become a custom for each county
officer TO follow in the footsteps of dis
predecessor, regardless of statute cou-
formity.
Mr.. Kirwan intimated, in an extenu-
ating way. that county commissioners
were, as a rule, underpaid and should
not be expected to put in so large a
proportion of their time looking after
the affairs of their county for $500 a
year; that under the newer commits
sion forms of city government city
were paid fair salaries.
whose duties were no greater, and in
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26

This will probably mean an extra
train crew and an additional force of
one hundred to two hundred men in
the yards and at the icing plant here
during the shipping seasons.
The growing season is now far ad-
vanced and the cooler, rainy weather
in evidence at short intervals during
the entire spring seems to have given
away this week to clear variety of
summer weather, such as usually pre-
walls through July. August and a part
of September, and during which every
thing grows with a rush. There should
now be very little to be feared in the
splendid maturing OF crops.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
At the Baptist Church.

Regular morning worship at II a. m.
The pastors theme will be, The Mes
sage of the Mountains" Evening
service at S o'clock. The subject of
the sermon will be, What the Soul
Said TO Successful Man" Good
music by the choir. At the evening
service the following is the musical
program; Solo, Miss Grace Adams;
Solo. Miss Neff. and an anthem with a
duet by Mrs. Grove and Miss Jordan.
\ most cordial invitation is extended
to everyone 10 attend these services
from time to time.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Lyle Gets Prison Sentence
For Assault to Rob Slack

enter plea of guilty to the charge
of assault with intent to rob and take
whatever penalty there was for his
crime.
Judge Black came in on Tuesday to
act in other court matters and con-
sequently Lyle was arraigned, entered
his plea and was given sentence of
three to five years in the state prison
at Canon City.
Sheriff Sampson started out with
his prisoner Wednesday morning and
will deliver him Mt the prison today.
II IL without question one OF the
speedicst Examinations of an action of
this kind ever known In this county.
Crime committed on Thursday morn
and week later behind the walls
of states prison. Such dispatch re-
minds one of the blue laws Of England,
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
TAKEN TO SALIDA HOSPITAL
FOR SURGICAL OPERATION

]. H Garren, a well known resident
of this county and spoken OF in col
umns of the Independent last week as
being taken to Delta hospital for treat
ment, was taken to the Red Cross
hospital in Salida last Thursday eve
ming and underwent an operation in
that institution next day.
Mr. Garren wac accompanied to Sa-
Ida by his daughter. Mrs. ]. B. Nor
gan, and by Dr. Isam Burgin. Mr..
Morgan went as far as Grand juno
tion with the party to assist in getting
the patient aboard Pullman car on
No. 6 out of that city. The operation
is said to have been a complete sue
cess and the patient is now getting
along nicely.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
FORMER REGISTER US.
LAND OFFICE WEDs

Mr. and Mrs. Bryson P. Blair arriv-
ed in the city Thursday. having spent
a happy honeymoon visiting various
points in the middle west. The bride
was formerly Miss Mary Dixon of
Rock Island H., and the wedding Of
the happy couple took place in that
city Monday, June Is.
The news OF his marriage came
somewhat as q surprise to Mr.. Blair's
many local friends. who however, are
delighted 10 congratulate him on the
happy event. He is well known here
in business and social circles and his
friends are legion, and all join in good
wishes TO both him and his bride for
future happiness. Mrs. Blair comes
to us stranger. but she will receive
a cordial welcome TO local circles.
After June 25th they will be at home
to their friends at their home in this
city-Montrose Press, June Is.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Narrow Escape from Death
In Runaway Accident

geons arrived upon TIE scene they
found that if there were no internal
injuries the lady would come through
all right. She retained consciousness
throughout and was taken to her home
an hour later At last reports she is
getting along nicely and will soon be
able to get about as heretofore. The
baby was entirely uninjured and sat
on the floor as the mother was being
cared for at the Reilly home laugh
ing and cutting up with sufficient
vim to cheer the unfortunate one.
Cunningham escaped entirely un-
hurt and Miss Helmick was success
full in jumping TO the ground and land
ing with but few bruises and
scratches.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Passing OF David Day

David F. Day, founder of the Solid
Muldoon at Ouray in 1879. and later
of the Durango Democrat, died Mon
day of paralysis. al Durango.
Day enlisted in the federal army
Company D. 57th Ohio Infantry. in
1862, and was given a medal OF honor
for gallantry He was chief of scouts
of the Seventeenth Army Corps under
General Frank P Blair. at the age
Of II He was four times wounded
and three times a prisoner. He es-
capped from Florence and Anderson
vile prisons.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26

Everett Lyle, who made an assault
on Ellis Slack OF Hotchkia" at an early
hour last Thursday moriHn NJ when MT.
Slack was driving him to Austin in an
automobile. was in hiding for day
on the Porter ranch n few miles dis
tant from the city following his crime
and he attempted to get out OF the
country by way of Grand mesa. There
was much snow In the Grand mesa
district, however. and Lyle. evidently
deciding that II would be hard sled
ding" to get away through the cold and
snow, turned In his tracks and came
back to the Porter ranch where he
gave himself up to. the officers at
about 2 o'clock Friday morning.
He was brought to this city and
when he and HIS father had had con-
ference It was decided that Everett
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Hopeful for Com
plete UnificatiOn

On visit of prominent reclamation
officials to the Uncompahgre project
last week. plans were definitely ar
ranged, il is said, TO exchange Gunni-
son tunnel water rights Of equal value
for Ironstone and other bitches yet
out. and as It is this that has been ask
ed for. il is now thought that the mat
ter of compeite unification will soon
be accomplished
The plans as detailed will have to
be submitted TO and approved by the
department
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Rains Damage
Kansas Harvest

Following the heat wave which had
been distressing harvest workers in
Kansas, thunderstorms with heavy
rainfall did great damage to wheat
in the fields in Kansas Monday. In
localities as high as Il inches OF wa
ter fell, inundating fields, making q
raging torrent Of every draw and
swelling rivers and creeks out Of their
banks Fourteen inches is more rain
fall than the Western slope averages
for an entire year.
Previous to the rains, many harvest
workers were pros-ated by the heat.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-26
Interesting Letter
From Honolulu

Ben C. Stearns, who has been in
Honolulu. Hawaii since his marriage
n year and a half ago to Miss Nettie
Stauffer of this city, writes many in
teresting accounts of their experiences
in the Island city. The following
excerpt from a letter recently receiv-
ed by members Of the family. Ia OF
especial interest 10 his friends in the
cit,g
"On SUNDAY two weeks ago. we
went with Mr.. and Mrs, Pickle-a
wireless telegraph operator-on e
visit through Fort Ruger We obtained
a pass and soldier explained the
guns and other things to us. This is
one OF the four forts near here.
we saw some shells that weigh
] ,046 pounds. that are IL inches in
diameter and about three feet long.
They necessitated an electrically op
Grated derrick to get them into the
gun OF course there were many
places that we were not allowed to
20. No one is permitted to carry Il
camera.
"On Friday, a week ago. got off at
1890 and we took the p. IN. train
for the County Fair at Schofield Bar
racks This place is % miles from
town and we had good outing, The
fare was rs cents for round trip and
we returned on the 6 p. m. train. II
Is a narrow gauge train, but they run
fast The Fair was good-riding and
steer riding. etc. and the merchants
from Honolulu had exhibits in tents,
THE Photo Supply store took lot
OF different views which they sold to
the visitors. We did not know that we
were took until we saw ourselves
on one of the views up town. Enclose
one of same.
There were throngs of people from
town who went Our train had II
coaches and two engines. and such a
crowd"