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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-28
THE BROKEN WING-BY FREDERICK PALMER

III DNONE1N W14NNS-D
Copyright, 1914, by the New:
Its beautiful day." said Apple
ton-who always stated the obvious
in a confidential way-after they
were started for the station.
"Perceptibly so, Alice Adamson
responded absently.
She was convinced that if any one
said again that it was beautiful day
she should scream
Then she heard him saying:
We'll be away from New York just
in time to escape the heat. Summer
in Europe always, l should say, and
fall and winter on the Hudson,
wouldn't your"
1t was talk quite characteristic of
their world-a world gifted in the
pleasant uses of wealth. Now, for
reasons she could not explain to her
self, she was rebelling against the
diet of a lifetime. She wished that
Mr.. Edwin Shepperson Appleton
and she could think of him only by
his full name that morning had
done something worth while. She
wished, in her own words, that he
were an italicized man, even at the
expense of his delightfully."- languid
manner.
His mother and her own father and |
mother had overplayed their parts in
behalf of the future of an only son
and an only daughter.
When the parental party went |
ahead in the tonneau and left the OBJ |
jects of their planning to follow in the |
runabout, this piece of characteristic |
strategy had revealed prophetically a
line of torments yet to come. In pros
pect was three months tour, tied to
string of European hotels, under
the chaperonage of three old con-
spirators. She was lost unless some
thing happened to prevent their
catching the Limited which connect
nd with tho steamer at Now York
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-28

oyrght. 1914, by the Newspaper Enterprise ASS
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
GOV. AMMoNs AND PROF.
MORTON HERE MARCH 10.

Governor Ammons will arrive in
Delta on the evening train March 13,
and will address a joint meeting of
the Farmers association and Business
Mems association.
Prof. Morton of the Agricultural
college will also be here to address
the farmers.
1t was expected that Governor Am
mons could be present for the after
noon meeting, but a meeting in Den
yer Thursday prevents him from leav-
ing that city until Thursday night
The meeting in the afternoon is an
nounced at the Colonial theatre 1t
is likely that the larger meeting at
night will be held at the opera house.
Remember the date, Friday. March
l3, and attend these meetings. as they
will be of especial interest.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Delta Girls Take
GunniSon ScalpS

The girls basket ball team of this
city have added another victory to
their long and almost unbroken rec.
ord for the season. They went to
Gunnison last Saturday morning for
contest with the High school
girls OF that town in the evening,
and concluded the battle with score
OF % to 10 In their favor. The game
throughout was one OF great interest
to the large audience presen-, accord
ing to obtainable reports.
The boys team OF this city was
boys OF the Normal town, and this
game, IL Is said. was exciting from
start to finish. In fact. II was any
bodys at any time; just the sort OF
contest to create excitement and in
terest Within five minutes of the
finish the score was 81 to 81 and the
Gunnison team made three baskets.
ending the game with score OF 81
to 81 In their favor.
The Delta High school cornet band
accompanied the players on their
trip and aided very materially In the
entertainment of Gunnison people
A social dance and luncheon was
given in honor of the valley visitors
on top of Marshall pass, and all are
reporting a royal good time. One OF
the Delta boys remarked: Those
Gunnison young folks are sure some
when II comes to entertaining
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
ssThe Soul of Music" Pleased
Very Large Delta Audience

Professors sister" Mrs. Belle Hall
Merrill, the Psychic" and little Miss
Esther Arterberry who handled the
part Of Jimmy the newsboy' Just as
cIeverIy as would one OF more extend
ed experience.
The master of music was MIR. Fritz
E. Boone. an experienced manipulator
OF dramatic parts and present man
ager OF Delta opera house, who gave
a pleasing Interpretation of his role,
Mr.. W E. Fleetwood was perfectly
at home as Fritz Weckle and sang
several excellent solos and Lester
Shock in the role of a New York ar
tist proved himself an entertainer of
merit.
The double quartette comprising
the Misses Killian, Sayre and Uglow
ana Messrs. Fleetwood. Pregent, JEFF
fers and Arthur delighted the audi
ence with one or more selections as
did p NJ. Kicks with violin solos,
Parke. orchestra also hada part
In the program.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
UNION MISSIONARY MEETING
AT HOME OF MRS HUNTLEY

Mrs. j. P Huntley was hostess to
the Union Missionary meeting last
Thursday afternoon, when more than
sixty ladies' availed themselves OF
the opportunity to enjoy yet another
union meeting.
The work of the missionary so
cieties in the various denominations
was reported most interestingly, and
vocal and instrumental music We're
enjoyed. As a means toward socia-
bility, tea was served by the presi-
dents OF the different organizations.
In view of the fact that this meet
ing has proved of so much inspiration
to all who attended. it is very prob
able that a union missionary society
will be organized in the near future,
and in this event a meeting of this
nature will become an annual event.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

The musical and literary talent of
this city, or at least that part com
prising the Dramatic-Musical Comedy
company. have every reason for feel
ing gratified over the success of their
presentation OF the latest musical
drama. The Soul OF Music" in Delta
opera house last Friday evening
They have this reason for their sue
cess was clearly evidenced through
out the entire performance by the
frequent and pronounced applause of
auditors. Everyone was pleased with
the opportunity to hear something out
of the ordinary in the way of musical
There was strength in every part
the cast. but those deserving of es-
pecial mention were Miss jamie Mae
Killian, the American girl in music,
who appeared in soprano solos and
exceptional talent. Miss lr-
ma Singleton as Betty Webber. a
Swiss Mountain Flower" Miss Flor
ence Uglow as Frau Weckle, the
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

thence to this city and the others over
the mesa 10 Grand Junction.
Thomas Smith was formerly fore
man of the Easement ranch but re-
signed last summer lie is well
known as rider of bad horses as well
as a bear hunter. His arrest caused
decided surprise.
Ira Mock is particularly well known.
Aside from the fact that he has been
cowboy on Pinon mesa and the Una
weep canon for many years, his re-
cent shooting by Pete Lapham at the
Pastime cafe has brought him into
prominence. He is just now suffering
from a relapse which resulted from
the shooting.
John Bowling Is as well known as
any OF them. He has been a cowboy
on the Mesa county ranges for many
years and has resided for constd-
erabIe period in this city. He assist
ed In the arrest of Bill Steele on
charge OF cattle stealing a year ago
and his arrest on similar charge will
be viewed with surprise by many.
CLYDE Shropshire has been the act
i've member of the firm Shropshire q
Cording in the cold storage business
here. He was tried and acquitted OF
a cattle stealing charge two years ago
In the local courts and 1t is said that
the authorities will charge that his
part in the Casemens case was receiv-
ing the stolen animals
Attorneys for all the indicted men
have been retained and bitter ight
will undoubtedly mark the trials. II
Is not expected that the cases will be
brought up for trial before the oeto-
her term.-Sentinel.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Pioneer Resident Dies
After Two Months Illness

Laben L. Mccoy, Il years OF age
and a pioneer resident of this city,
died at the home of the family, cor
ner OF Seventh and Meeker streets,
at o'clock last Friday morning af-
ter two months serious Illness of
Bright's disease. Mr.. Mccoy was one
of those to answer the call of his
country shortly after declaration of
warfare between North and South
and completed his term with forces of
the former. He was member of the
local camp G. A. X. and always had
taken an active part in the doings OF
that body His most recent partici-
patton in the affairs of this gradu-
ally diminishing organization OF men
was on Decoration Day when he ac-
companied his brothers to the ceme-
terry and aided in strewing floral trib-
utes upon and about the graves OF
ex-soldiers who had answered the fin
al summons. He was then to all ap-
pearances in the best of health and
little thought that he himself would
become a member OF the silent forces
ere another day for such tributes Of
memory could roll around.
Impressive funeral services were
held at the home at ? O'Clock satur-
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
DELTA COMPANY c. N. G.
ARRIVED HOME FRIDAY

The company of local guards num-
bering thirty-five men arrived home
last Friday evening from their camp
at Oakview near Walsenburg in the
southern strike zone where they were
stationed ever since being ordered
out by the military authorities of
this state. with the exception of about
two weeks, when they were camped
right in the edge of Walsenburg.
Captain w. C. Outcalt, regimental
quartermaster with headquarters in
Denver, came in with the company to
check up on all the clothing and gov.
ernment equipment in use on the
strike fields. and after completing
this work he proceeded to Durango
to perform similar duties for the COM
pany at that point
The term of service for sixteen
members of Delta company expired
Wednesday and discharges have been
issued for each. Captain Charles
worth states. however, that at least
six or seven of these men have signi-
fled their desire to re-enlist and this
will give him a force of some forty
eight or fifty men.
The local boys have two months
pay coming in. one-nalf of which is
expected here either today or tomor-
row, and this will mean the disburse-
ment of something like four or five
thousand dollars OF the states funds
in this district.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

day afternoon. members of the G. A.
r., Ladies of the G. A. r., w. r. c.
and Sons of Veterans attending in a
body. There were also present a
large number of the friends and ac-
quaintances of the family. completing
a testimonial of regard and respect
for the deceased but seldom surpassed
in any community.
Deceased leaves to mourn his death
a wife, residing in this city. one son
who is a druggist at Whitewater,
Colorado, and two daughters in Wash
ington. ID. C., Mrs. Andrews whose
husband is connected with the govern
ment treasury department and Miss
L. NJ. Mccoy in charge of an institu-
tion of learning for girls at the ma
tional capitol The son and Miss Nc
Coy were in attendance upon the fun
eral services and burial. the latter
coming to this city on January 9TH.
after being notified of her fathers
serious illness.
Miss Mccoy is making every pos
sible efofrt to have her mother return
with her 10 Washington and ii is
highly probable that she will eventu-
ally persuaded Mrs. Mccoy to consent
10 this plan
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Local ElkS Elect Officers

knight, Earl Wilson; Esteemed Lead
ing knight. T. B. Geer; Secretary, Ed.
S. Stone; Treasurer. w. H. Chiles;
Trustee. A. w. Jarrett; Tyler. John
vanderpool. Geo. H. Duke, Hotchkiss.
representative to Grand Lodge and p.
Z. Coombe of Delta, alternate.
After the election of officers and
an address by the grand officer pres
ent. lodge was closed in form and an
elaborate lunch served. comprising
roast turkey and dressing, biscuits,
celery. pickles, cheese, crackers and
coffee There was abundance for all
and the manner in which that lunch
vanished was guarantee of its
quality.
Parker's orchestra furnished splen-
did music. All in all. the occasion
was a memorable and enjoyable one.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Game Warden
On Retired List

The word has Just came from the
state capitol that the state game and
fish commissioner has formed the
conclusion that duties OF his office
can be attended to properly with a
greatly reduced force OF deputies and
nine OF these men, heretofore repre-
senting different sections of the state
have been retired, or canned as II is
more commonly termed.
In this list of retired officials is
Geo. w. Mccoy OF Gunnison who has
served the state as n deputy game
and fish commissioner In this dis
trict for five or six years past and
who is well known TO the gun and
rod men Of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Officers Arrest
North Delta Man

The deputy sheriff of San Miguel
county came in from Telluride last
Monday evening and shortly after
his arrival he began TO make inquiries
about man named Edward Bever,
He soon learned that Bever reaid-
ed in North Delta and was not long
ir fastening the clutches of the law
upon the object of his search anil
next day proceeded with him to the
capitol of the foothill county.
Inquiry revealed the fact that
Bever. when a resident of San Mi
sue county, was charged with dis
rns.nA of mortgaged property il.
VII. g, he simply held an equity an
he is now forced 10 go before court
of justice and make thorough eNplana'
ton.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

O. II. and w. ]. Horton and l.. A.
Curtis, all well known agriculturists
Of the OIathe district, were in the city
last Saturday evening. enroute to Kan
sas City with four refrigerator car
loads Of onions which they had grown
last season on small acreage within
stones throw of the postoffice in
olathe. They were going to the Kan
sas City markets with their crop and
expected to bring back neat little
sum of money. One of the Horizons
stated to an Independent reporter
that their onions did not do so well
last season as heretofore. that their
yield did not average over two hun
dred and fifty sacks per acre. He said
they could make money at this rate.
however. and were not registering a
kick Of any kind. He concluded with
the remark that onions are nearly al
ways a money making proposition.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

Wednesday night was of unusual
interest to members of Delta lodge
No. 1895 b. p. o. E.
II was annual election night. Dis
trict Deputy Exalted Ruler Reece
was present from Durango to
hold the election, and aside from
large attendance OF members there
were a number of visiting brothers.
Aside from all matters of interest
there was class of two to initiate,
and. in addition to the regular ritual
istic work. Brother Atkinson was
present from Montrose to exemplify
Thanatopsis, a very impressive medi-
tation.
The election for officers resulted
as follows; Exalted Ruler, H. w.
Pratt: Esteemed Loyal Knight, Carey
b. Adams: Esteemed Lecturing
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
The ,ronstone Question.

Several of the important members
of the Ironstone Ditch company were
in the city Saturday in conference
with Mr.. Pyle of the reclamation ser
vice. While there is nothing official
which is read for publication, 1t is
said that the question of the lronstone
ditch coming into the project was
the subject of the conference and it
is possible that this long time vex-
ing question is now in the course oil
agreeable TO both Sides
Montrose Enterprise.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Su88eStiOnS for
Oil Prospecting

C. C. Grim. of the Austin dist-'ct
was in the city on business Wedaes-
day and incidentally Dropped in 10
visit few moments with lndepend-
ent force. Mr.. Grim is one of tho
owners of oil prospects in the Black
Canon just over the Delta county line
in Montrose county and he wanted to
know II 1t wouldn't be a good plan
to circulate petition in this county
with the view of enlisting the finan--
cial support of a certain number of
our people in the driving of number
of wells In sections of the county
where surface indications OF oil are
enough to justify development work.
Mr.. Grim is from the oil districts OF
PENNSYLVANIA and eastern Ohio and
has had experience in prospecting and
oil territory.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Former Delta Boy Does
Heroic Rescue Work

Arthur Peterson, whose parents own
and operate a farm on Ash mesa in
this county, now a member of the
fire department at Long Beach, Cal
ifornia, but resently took prominent
part in rescuing three marooned fami-
lies in the inundated flood district of
Compton, near Long Beach, and for
several days he and two other mem
bers of the rescue party were thought
to be lost in the flood waters They
turned up later, however and Arthur
has received the following commen-
datory letter from the chief executive
of Long Beach:
Mayors Office: Louis N Wheal-
ton, Mayor, Long Beach, Calf, Feb
ruary 26, 1914: Mr.. Arthur Peterson,
Fire Department Co. No. l:
Dear Sir: l beg to thank you
for the services rendered on Febru-
ary 20. 1914. to certain people in
the vicinity of Compton.
Under the supervision of Fire
Chief Shrewsbury. you took a boat
and several hundred feet of rope,
went to the locality mentioned and
some seven people from dan
ger by flood In doing so you over
came difficulties that the average man
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Defendant Gets
$500 and Costs

One of the cases consuming more
the last term of district court which
closed on Saturday evening, was that
of ]. o. Simpson against ]. H. Hussey
Simpson, it seems, had sold Hussey
sixty acres of land in the Surface
Greek district for $4,000 some four
or five years ago. and in making this
sale he had represented that there
was an ample supply of water with
which to operate the place. Mr.. Hus-
sey took charge and it soon became
apparent that he had scarcely enough
water for half his acreage. He had
placed a certain sum of the purchase
price in escrow and after finding his
shortage of water he caused this
money to remain intact and the suit
was brought by Simpson to compel
payment There were many witness
es on both sides of the controversy
and il was shown that Mr.. Hussey
did not have the water represented
The Court gave the defendant, Hus
SeN. q Judgment lOr So,oVu anu Gusts
of suit.
Jesse Smiths Sentence Reduced
Saturday evening, just before the
close of the present session, Judge
Black ruled that the prison sentence
OF Jesse Smith. former night marshal
OF this city. who was found guilty on
charge of slander against Isabella
Hunter and was given term or
sixty days, be reduced to thirty.
Smith was assessed $500 and costs
of suit and his fun penaIty is now
placed at that limit. Before gaining
permission to return to Denver where
he was to take a civil service exam
ination, Smith stated in open court
that he would return TO this city vot
unfairly if he was to serve a prison
sentence. and it is now up to him as
matter of honor.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Best Quality Seeds
for Our Farmers

This is the season of year when
farmers begin to look about for the
seeds which they are to SOW. and
since II is imperative that hte best
should be had 1t will unquestionably
prove OF interest for them to know
that Guy NJ. Blair. the Delta feed,
grain and seed man. has just received
q carload OF genuine White uss'an
seed oats. the very best sssi on the
market and that he is now -"a'y I"
I'LL your ordcts
You can also get the very best va
iery of all other seeds at his store on
Main street, next door to the Hillman
block.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

Z. o. Hildreth. a young man twenty
with Nat Thomas riding the ranges
for two or three years past and liv-
ing with Thomas in house tent some
fifteen miles northwest of this city.
dropped 45-callibre revolver on the
floor of the tent in which they We're
living at about six o'clock Wednesday
evening. causing its discharge and
the great leaden missile went tear
ing through the groin and into the
intestines n distance of at least seven
or eight inches.
Thomas and his little nephew were
the only persons in the tent at the
time Of the accident and the former.
after caring for his victim as best he
could, saddled up a horse and rode
five miles where he telephoned to the
city for medical and surgical assist
ance. A local surgeon fastened to the
scene with all possible speed and Hill
tai at $40 yesterday morning. He
conscious from the time of
the accident and passed through a
trying operation which necessitated
much cutting and probing for the
bullet which was eventually located
at a point several incnes ABOVE its en-
trance. The ball had passed through
the intestines ut eight different points
gaping wounds which were
frightful to look upon. even by the
surgeons who are accustomed to such
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Men Indicted for
Cattle RuStlin8

Thomas Smith, Ira Mock. John
Dowling and Clyde Shropshire were
formally arrested this morning on in
dictments returned Saturday by the
grand jury charging them with the
theft of the Dan Easement cattle last
autumn.
Bonds in each case were fixed at
$1,000 and were filled promptly. All
the bonds we're acceptable and the
men are Mt liberty.
The Easement cattle theft was one
OF the boldest in the history OF the
county The rustlers are alleged to
have taken "a head from the Gill
meadow in Unaweep canon, moved
part Of them to whitewater and
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Work on the
Water Works

The city commissioners are begin
ming to get busy with the building
matters of the new water system.
The condemnation proceedings for
water have been filed and the granted
petitions are out in the field and no
tices being served. Pipe hos been
purchased for the lower linz aud .ts
final survey started. Bids are also
for, for trenching and pipe
laying.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

would have hesitated to attack when
not strictly within the line of his
duty. Doubtless your service resulted
in the saving of one or more of the
lives of these seven people. What
you did was for the sake of humanity
a credit to the Fire Department of
this city and to the City of Long
Beach, and in the name of the City
l beg to thank you.
Very respectfully yours,
LOUIS N WHEATON,"
Arthur Peterson is we'll and favor
ably known in Delta, he having com
pleted a course of business training in
the Delta Business college. He is now
holding a clerical position in the office
of the fire chief at Long Beach and
frequently responds to such calls as
is mentioned above.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06
Shooting May
Cause Death to Hildreth

things. All were given proper care
and attention and the patient may re-
cover. though the chances are very
much against him.
Hildreth parents reside IN San
Diego. California. and they have been
notified of the sad affair which may
cost him his life The attending
physicians and surgeons say that Hill
dreth is a muscular young fellow in
the best of health and if he can sur
vive the shock he might have a
chance.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

Mr.. Perry G. Lawrence and Mrs.
Mary G. Raub, both of Delta, were ur-
tied in marriage by Rev. William
Crawford, of the First Baptist church
of this city, Monday, March 2 They
are splendid people and Independent
along with their hosts of friends, es-
tends congratulations and best wishes.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

Hugh Hamilton. So years of age.
died at the home of the family in Ce-
daredge last Sunday after about a
months serious illness and confine-
ment from the ills attendant upon old
age The funeral services and burial
were held in Cedaredge on Monday.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

A Japanese social is to occur in the
Methodist Episcopal church on tic
evening of March 13, and at least y
hundred neat little invitations w,Ie
printed in Japanese style and havn
been issued to residents of the city.
The affair promises to furnish ample
for all who atteud.
The Delta independent., 1914-03-06

Mrs. w. S. Evans was an outgoing
passenger Wednesday morning for
Denver and Boulder where she Will
visit with friends for several days.
Her daughter. Miss Agneta, is attend
ing the University at Boulder and OF
course the most part Of her visit VIII
be In that city.