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The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

duced it is believed by the great en-.
largement of the crater. The entire
snowcapped peak has been blanketed
with pitch-black covering of ashes
Il viewed the entire eruption from
point twelve miles distant" said w.
j. Rushing, United States forest super
visor, who is in charge of federal OBJ
servations at Lassen. The column of
smoke was thrown abou 1000 feet
high. Ashes and steam were carried
north by heavy winds. The eruption
lasted half an hour
No heavy material was thrown out
so near as could determine and there
was no big noise nor vibration"
There was no steam arising just be-
fore the explosion indicating the cav
ing sides of the crater plugged it up
and confined the steam which threw
out the plug when sufficient pressure
was generated. No flames were emit
ted that were visible to us
AT the time of the explosion, there
was no person near the crater so far
as known here and the only danger for
the present is in going close to the
crater"
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
4 Volcano OF Our Own.

ReddiuE Cal. June 1.-Two erup-
tious reported TO be more violent than
any thar have gone before. occurred
on Mount Lassen today The sixth
eruption exploded early today and shot
a huge volume Of dense black smoke,
steam and ashes into the air.
The pillar of smoke was watched
from towns fifty miles distant.
Throughout the middle OF the day the
crater was quiescent, but about :
O'Clock in the evening a second funnel
of smoke and ashes suddenly shot sky
ward Il was larger in volume than
the morning explosion.
A huge column of dense blask smoke,
steam and ashes was shot 1000 feet
into the air The eruption lasted 80
minutes The crater has been greatly
enlarged by the latest outbreak.
A report has reached here that Hugh
Graham OF Manton was killed by the
volcano eruption. According to this
report. which is not yet confirmed
Graham was caught in torrent OF
descending ashes and cinders and was
buried Another observer who with
Graham was seeking a close view of
the eruption is said 10 have been ser
iously injured.
Todays activity was remarkable for
the quantity OF smoke and mineral
substance which burst out of the top
OF the mountain. The heavy cloud was
blown northward for several miles
The height OF the eruption has been re-
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
GOOD ROADS AID SANITATION
II All Highways Were Improved There
Would Be Appreciable Better
ment OF Public Health.

Friends of good roads should add to
their usual arguments one which is
not so frequently used. but is very i'm
portant-nameiy that good roads are
direct aids to sanitation.
Weeds and other rank vegetable
growths are prolific breeders OF flies
mosquitoes and other disease-carrying
insects. Sound road building causes
the removal of weeds and similar
trash. Weed and brush undergrowths
by the roadside invite deposit of gar,
bage and offal Good roads do away
with these disease-breeding agencies
Good roads also prevent disease by
providing good drainage. Many farms
have no drainage except by bitches
along the side OF the road. Open
bitches. clear of brush and debris, OF
hard surface and proper fall afford
farms an opporNanity to rid them
selves of stagnant pools.
Oiling of roads destroys insect lar
vac Dry. hard roads also enable pc
destrians. especially the thousands OF
school children who In country local.
ties, walk quite distance to and from
school. to keep their shoes and stock
ings dry. thus preventing colds, ano
their frequent consequences. pneu
monia and tuberculosis
Logical tracing OF effects to cGuses
leaves no ground for doubt that II Nil
the roads in the United States were
good roads there would be appreciabls
Aetterment of the public health.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
Entrance TO Ute Pass, Near Manitou
colo.-one Of the Best Examples Of
Mountain Road Building in West.

sticky or plastic qualities are de
weather 1t will bear traffic. This per
mits the firing of the clay along the
entire length of the road. thus avoid
ing the cost of hauling ii. and at the
same time gaining the advantage OF
burning the foundation of the road as
well as the material to be placed upon
IT
Good solid wood is laid at intervals
along the side of the road. about one
cord for eight linear feet of roadbed
first evenly graded and then plowed
as deeply as practical Burrows about
four feet apart are then dug across
the road and extended beyond the part
to be burned on either side. The first
course OF cord wood is laid Longitude
nally so as to FIRE a series of fiues in
which the firing is started. From 10
to 20 of these flues are fired at once
The rest OF the cord wood is then
placed on this flooring and then the
clay is placed over the whole struc-
ure as evenly as possible. in a layer
OF not less than six to eight inches
This is tamped and rounded OF. SO
that the heat will be held within the
flues as long as possible.
After burning. the road is graded
and rolled until the road bed is smooth
and hard.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
ROAD
BUILDING
USE BURNED CLAY ON ROADS
Sticky or Plastic Qualities Are Do
stroyed and Bears Traffic In
Wettest Kind Of Weather.

By OLIVER BENNoCK. Colorado Az
ricultural College.)
In some sections of the country the
only material available from which
roads can be constructed is clay. In
such localities traffic is almost en-
tirely impossible during the wet sea
sons. as the wheels of the heavy We
hicles will sink to the hub.
In order to correct this condition
the United States Office of public roads
made the experiment of burning the
clay. II was found that by burning the
clay, even at a moderate heat, its
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Maud Muller, on a summers day,
Put up bluff at raking hay.
But on the highway kept an eye
In case that Lindsey came riding by.
And, sure enough, the judge did pass
AT forty miles an hour. alas,
Il gives to romance quite a jar,
The modern honk honk touring car.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
0OOd MinG

DONT'S"
Don't carry large sums or money
around with you. Hold-ups are not
unheard OF.
Don't hide money around the
house. There are few burglars left
Don't be extravigant. put your
Money in this bank and add all you
can spare to It
Don't fail to take this advice and
you will have an easy and happy
old age.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
YOUR FUNNY BONE
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Young Mr.. Jack Horner,
bumped up in a corner,
His face was study in yellow;
Said Jack with a sigh,
1T was wifey's first pie
So ate it to be a good fellow"
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

DON'T SLEEP under stale. smelly
blankets or quilts. Send them to the
Delta Steam Laundry. They will come
back fresh, soft and fluffy. 33f
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Pictorial Review patterns carried at
the Glenn Millinery.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

y suppose you'll be an agricultur-
list when you grow up?' Nom. I'm
jest going to work on this ranch, that s
all
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Why don't you work in your gar
den and get an appetizer" The ap-
.peara-ce Of the vegetables in my gar
den, replied Mr.. Crosslots, dis
.courages an appetite"
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Blue Monday" will aold no terrors
for you if you will try the Delta Steam
Laundry's rough-dry system. The cost
is within the reach of the humblest
household. 33tf
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

DOUBLE FARM HARNESS
the dependable kind that wears wen
and looks well.
If Is THE HARNESS TO BUZ
1t is the harness to sell.
1t Is faithfully made from good
material. and plenty large to fit
horses from 1900 to 400 pounds.
Our prices are reasonable, but rem
ember tfat quality. and not prices.
is the rsal standard of harness
value. Our harness have quality.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Young Orpington hens for sale
about one and one-half dozen laying.
John Powers, 623 Meeker ST.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

WANTED-A good tent house, fresh
milk COW and an incubator. Box SC.
Delta, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

when I was in Venice last winter
on my tour around the world" said
John Springer, I didn't get much of
a chance to see the town as the sew
ers had all busted and the streets
were flooded"
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19


the Glenn Millinery.
The Independent has the largest cir
culation of any Delta county newspa-
per.
FOR SALE-Power Sprayer; bar
gain. C. A. Hadsell. Phone Cedaredge.
LOST-Between Delta and Olathe,
May 4, pocket check book in case.
Also contained other papers. Return
to this office Reward.
If you have an auto to trade, call
pam, Coop. phone, Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Your nephew is an agricultural col
lege graduate. isn't he?" Yes" con-
fessed Honest Farmer Hardup; but
in justice 10 the college, I'll own up
that he had no sense beforehand"
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Subscribe for the Independent and
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The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
BUSINESS LOCALS
>>>> >>>>

No local advertisement viii hereaf-
ter be inserted in this paper that is
not paid for in advance, except for
those who have running advertising
accounts with the paper.
FOR SALE, Refrigerator,
porch swing, oil stove and other house
hold goods. Mrs. E. c. shearer, 524
Meeker street.
Cheese made in Delta County is now
on the market. ASK for it. is
Eat cheese made in Delta County
If not. why not?' IS
Reduced prices on trimmed hats
Glenn Millinery.
FOR SALE-A Smith Premier type
writer. In good condition. Price $50,
This office.
Protect your nome against fire by
lnsuring with Stepuan & Upert.
Subscribe for the Independent and
get all the news, all the time.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Protect your nome against fire by
lnsuring with Stepuan & Upert.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19
WRITER ENV|ES FARMER
Says Grower Has Best Chance to Sell
His Products.

Declaring that his experience con-
vinces him that the producer stands
in the best position to get all the
croft there is in his produce because
he has access to all markets, M. c.
Peterson of Tenino contributes the
following article to the discussion of
The market question:
Editor, Washington Standard,
Dear Sir:
81 see in your valuable paper that
the farmers are discussing market
problems and, being somewhat post
ed on the subject under discussion,
having been in both positions, l will
say, in the first place, think the
trouble partly rests with the produc-
er in not being able to distribute his
products to the consumer at the
proper time to get the best results
and in lots of cases does not have
the variety to supply the customer.
Nov it is fact that the grocer
udS gu W nave plOHt tuC oCuA
ne buys from the farmer, because he
loses one-third of it before he is able
to sell it, and also because he has to
carry a very large percentage of his
customers for 80 days and more,
though he pays the producer cash
for his stuff, as a rule.
II think if our farmers would
study the consumers needs more
closely and get their produce to them
in the right quantities, they could
get more for their produce, provided
the consumers can pay cash. 1t is
true, as matter of fact, that the
grocer does not make any money out
of the bulk of the farm produce he
buys, on account of the facts men,
toned above. The writer of this ar
ticle has tried both sides of this ques-
ton and in the final analysis 1t is my
conviction that the producer stands
in the best position to get all there
is in his produce, as he has access to
all markets"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19
ADDITIONAL COUNTY NEWS
ED INLET.

Mrs. Willett of Gate, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Swigart,
has returned home
There was very pleasant party at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Stocks recently. Ice cream, cake and
strawberries We're served. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Benson,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kelley. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Arnold, Mrs. Arnold,
Miss Dora Arnold, Gus Arnold and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ahearn.
: Mrs. Westenberg, who has been a
patient in st. Peters hospital in
/ Olympia, is convalescing.
/ There will be dance in McLane
Grange hall Saturday night, with
music by O'Neil's orchestra. Cake,
strawberries and cream will be serv-
! ed.
The farmers in this vicinity are be-
ginning to cut their hay.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kelley were
Sunday visitors in Tacoma.
Mrs. M. l.. Swan of Olympia, who
has been having a siege of asthma
and bronchitis, is reported much
better.
FOR SALE-One 4-year-old mare,
weight 1850 lbs, sound; one riding
plow; one Mccormick mower; one
! light wagon; one nearly new Dick s
hay cutter No. s. some good cows.
| ;. r. Conine, Yelm, Wash.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19
WILSON FIRST TO
60 THROUGH CANAL
WILL LEAD TERNATIONAL
FLEET At FORMAL OPEN.
ING NEXT SPRING.

President Wilson next March per-
sonally will lead the great interna-
tional fleet of warships from Hamp-
ton Roads to Colon, to participate in
the formal opening of the Panama
canal by passing through on the
bridge of the world-famous old bat
tleship Oregon, as leader of the long
line of fighting craft of all nations,
and then after proceeding northward,
enter the Golden Gate at the head of
this immense armada and attend the
Panama-Pacific exposition at San
Francisco.
The president has determined to
pay due honor to the exposition by
making his advent on the scene at
the head of an armada, the like of
which the world has never seen. Also
he will redeem his long standing
promise to Colonel George w. Goe-
that's by not only visiting but for
mally opening the Panama canal.
Will Ride on Battleship Oregon.
He will make his passage through
the waterway on the battleship Ore
gon, standing shoulder to shoulder
with Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark
retired, who captained the ironclad
in the famous Spanish war cruise, cir
cumnavigating South America.
On board will also be most of Pres
ident Wilson's cabinet. The presi-
dent, according to the present pro-
s;ram, many details of which remain
to be worked out, will leave Wash
ington for Hampton Roads, accom-
panied by his official family, on the
yacht Mayflower on March 5, 1915.
If all goes well, the first vessels of
the international fleet should pass
through the Golden Gate by April Is,
1915, and the gathering of fighting
craft in San Francisco bay, where the
other warships will have arrived, will
be one of the mightiest ever seen.
Many Nations to Join.
So far nine of the maritime coun-
tries have signified their intention to
take part in the great naval parade
through the canal, and it is certain
there will be other participants an
nounced before the end of the year.
The countries that already have ac-
cepted are the Argentine Republic,
Cuba, France, Germany, Great Brit
ain, Italy, Japan, Portugal and Rus
sia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19
JURY DRAWN FOR JULY.
More Women Than Men Called to
Serve in Court.

TWentythree women and % men
are drawn for jury service in the To-
cal superior court in July, the first
time since women were granted the
ballot that more have been called for
jury service than men. The calling
of jury for a July term is also un-
usual and is said to be due to con
domination suits in connection with
obtaining right-of-way for the new
railroad.
Those drawn for service were:
District No. 1.
Mrs. F. r. Zeliff, Mrs. George S
Hopkins, c. A. Marshall, N. c. Per
ring, N. C. Davis, Mrs. John Dehaser
A. e. Hartford, ]. D. Boone, Frank
Mears, Mrs. c. J. Swayne, Mrs. J. l.
Lehman, DR.. M. Roster, Mrs. M. S
Prosser, Mrs. M. A. Griffith, Clarence
c. Rabeck.
District No. 2.
Mrs. ]. E. Masterson, Crane
Mound; J. c. Whitney, R. /, Olympia
H. ]. Johnson, Gate; Mrs. F. c. Bak,
'er, R. 1, Tumwater; Mrs. A. w. Jones
r. 2, Tumwater; D. c. Harmon
Grand Mound; Mrs. w. c. Meacham
R. 1, Tumwater; Jay Bolster, r. 1
Olympia; A. ]. Colby, Tumwater:
Mrs. A. A. Tibbetts, Little Rock; S
D. James, Rochester; Walter Gustaf-
son, Rochester; Mrs. j. Grimmett
1918 Drawn Ave-, Mrs. j. S. Kerns
r. /, Rochester; F. r. Sherman
Tumwater.
District No. 8.
c. c. Ames, r. 2, olympia; Charles
Whalin, Tenino; Mrs. C. A. Rose, R
3, Olympia; Mrs. E. S Martin. r. 8
Olympia; VIM. c. Wogoman, Puget
Route; Mrs. C. C. Ames, R. 2, Olym.
pia; E. Reedy, Rainier; Mrs. w. r
Wood. Tenino; Charles Hartman
Lacey: ]. B. Price, Yelm; Mrs. A. d
Hale, Lacey; Mrs. j. A. Barley, TIE
nino; Mrs. l.. G. Lilly, Puget City;
Mrs. A. G. Wilson, Tenino, Mrs. Ell
caine Longmire, jr., Yelm.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19
HuGG|Ns SPEAKS OUT
Owner of Lacey Race Track Resents
Criticism-Tells Why.

George e. Higgins, owner of the
famous old fair grounds and race
track at Lacey, resents the criticism
of the Lacey track made by members
of the Thurston County Fair associa-
ton, who held the track under lease
last season, according to statement
which appeared in a Tacoma news
paper this week.
This criticism is absolutely and
wholly unfounded," he declares. "Un-
der no circumstances or conditions
will allow the Thurston County Fair
association to use my track and
grounds for fair purposes until the
whole association is re-organized
THE fair was not a success last
year. 1t was managed in an unbusi-
nesslike manner, and after it was
over l notified j. V. Huntamer and all
concerned that under no conditions
would l allow them to ever use The
fair grounds again for the purpose of
holding a county fair"
The Lacey fair grounds is one of
the Oldest and best known in the
Northwest. Famous horses from all
over the Pacific coast were raced on
the track when it was known as the
Woodlawn course. In recent years it
has been used for training and win
tering quarters.
This summer an attempt was made
to hold automobile races on the track
but because of the heavy dust the
races were not staged. The track is
considered one of the best in the
country, according to the horsemen
who have been training on it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19
CAN ISSUE WARRANTS
t,ity Will Not Exceed Debt Limit,
Judge Mitchell Rules.

Holding that the specific demands
against the city involved in the action
brought before him "were included
in its last budget, for the meeting OF
which levy was made that has been
largely collected and the balance due
in process of collection, and Is an as
set of the city,, Superior Judge Nit
chell has ruled that the issuance OF
warrants for necessary expenses by
the city will be legal and will not ex-
coed the / v per cent limit allowed
by law.
Involved in the particular action
were the warrants ordered drawn for
the May payroll and the municipal
lighting bill, which were held up by
the clerk who commended, in the
friendly suit brought to determine
the city's financial status, that the
city had exceeded it's per cent debt
limit. Judge Mitchell upholds the
city's contention that it has right
to 60 into debt to / " per cent of the
taxable property, irrespective of any
Indebtedness created by popular vote,
and says that when all the taxes are
paid the city will have enough money
to meet it's obligations without ex-
ceeding the constitutional limit.
Following the decision, City Clerk
Holmes issued all warrants except
those for the lighting bills and served
notice of appeal to the supreme court.
This brought forth message from
the mayor to the city council at it's
meeting Wednesday in which he
charged the "old gang" the city
clerk, the water company and the
Especial interests" with combining to
embarrass his administration by "dil-
atory court proceedings" and recon-
mended that council direct him and
the chairman Of its current expenses
committee "to issue the city's due
bills for all services rendered and to
be rendered the CITY WllHout INC Soi-
sent of the city clerk and without his
signature, making such due bills re-
deemable in city warrants at the end
of the present vicious litigation and
said due bills to bear interest from
the date of their issuance until paid
The council did not act on the re-
commentator.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19

}. l.. , -,4her, one OF the proAhlHeA,
farmers of the South Union district
is the proud possessor of a new Stu
debaker -Four" delivered to him las
Sunday. 1t was bought from the
local representative, the O'Brien Auto
company, of which G. A. Rose is man
ager.
Members of the Shaker Indian
church. which has total enrolment
of 1000 Indians, will meet on the
reservation in Chehals county July
to elect bishop, the Office now be-
ing filed by Peter Heck, a Chehalis
Indian. He is a candidate for re-
election and is being opposed by Alex
Teio of Toppenish, present chief elder
and quite wealthy, and Jack Slocum
of the Nisqually reservation. The
church was first instituted by the
Mud Bay Indians, who We're assisted
in its organization and maintenance
for the first year and half by Judge
Milton Giles of this city, who acted
as secretary and organizer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19
PLEASANT GLADE

There will be services in the church
here at p. m. Sunday in charge OF
Rev. d. A. Thompson.
Miss Elsie Eitlegoerge of Tacoma
is visiting Miss Myrtle Cramp.
Robert McAloon attended the fun
eral of his uncle in Bucoda this week
Frank Robbins was member of a
party of Eve who went fishing near
Satsop Saturday, Sunday and Monday
They report a fine Catch"
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Dodge, who
just returned from visiting Mrs.
Dodge's sister, Mrs. Nell Thornton, in
Oregon, are spending a few days with
her mother, Mrs. J. r. Robbins.
w. H. Hawson of Sumas made a
business trip to Sumas the fore part
of this week and came down here to
visit his son, Charles.
Bessie Sleater and Elsie DeVoigne
spent a day recently with Mrs.
Cramp.
NAA % iohh AlohhdlOLu Gnu Ml
Gus Noble have returned to their
homes in Olympia after spending a
few days at the home of Mrs. Hanna
ford's mother, Mrs. J. r. Robbins.
Mrs. George Huston visited her
mother, Mrs. w. ]. Alternately, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hawson
spent Sunday at the home of his
father, Charles Hawson.
E. T. Palmer made a business trip
to Tacoma Monday.
Honoring Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Jones
Of South Union, who were married
recently, Miss Julia A. Jones, mother
of the groom, and her daughters, Mrs
Ada l.. Lewis, Mrs. Ina H. Twiss and
Mrs. Virgie A. Newman, entertained
about 80 guests at the Jones' home
Wednesday evening, the time being
spent in various diversions and an
excellent dinner being served. The
bride was formerly Miss Charlotte
Diamond and the happy couple had
just returned from their honeymoon
trip.
The 6-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Louis Barnard, who was kicked in
the face by heavy work horse this
week, escaped all injury save cuts
above the eyes and on the chin which
the doctor says are not serious.
The Yelm and Yelm consolidated
schools closed last Friday, the pupils
of the former enjoying picnic Satur-
day, while the latter had the usual
indoor exercises, all amusements be-
ing dispensed with owing to the death
of Mrs. Melissa Rice.
Rev. Ebenezer Hopkins and Mrs.
Louisa Sturdevant, both of Tumwater
and old residents of the county, were
married at the Methodist parsonage
in Shelton last week, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. Andrew An
derson assisted by Rev. Seymour Will
liams. They will make their home
in Tumwater. Rev. Mr.. Hopkins is
more than rs years old and has been
resident of this state since 1887.
His wife is about the same age.
John Savage, 20 years old, who, it
will be remembered, was saved from
drowning in Long lake while playing
about some logs in May, 1910, was
killed recently when struck on the
head by a cable, while working in a
logging camp near Aberdeen. Fun
eral services were held in this city
Sunday afternoon. A brother, Henry
Savage, is cook in a Thurston county
logging camp, while the father Is in
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19

A miscellaneous shower was given
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Miller Monday evening in honor of
Miss Marion Mann, daughter of Mrs.
\da Mann. who is TO be married next
month to VIII Seifert.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-06-19

A baby boy was born Wednesday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Eagle Fresh
water.