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The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22

The United States Department Of
Agriculture has sent the following
letter to the New Era to be published
for the benefit OF the ranchers who
grow alfalfa, raise alfalfa seed and
keep bees:
.'In certain locations, az 10 northern
Montana. bees are very scarce but al.
fslfs will often produce good crops Of
seed without their aid. A crop OF al
falfa seed Is never obtained except
when the flowers have been 'tripped.'
which term describes the swapping
back Of . part Of the flower 10 such q
way rs to deposit pollen on the stigma
Production of seed usually results
from this action. Bees in search Of
honey or pollen "trip some Of the flow.
ers. but there are two other ways 10
which the. action may be .peEfOrmed.
Idtdme cases the flower will trip IT.
self automatically las IL does 10
Montsna). II the climatic conditions
are satisfactory, or the flowers may be
.tripped' artincially by human agency.
"Of the three agencies that may
"trip the alfalfa flower only the To-
sect naturally carries the pollen from
flower to flower. As pods form 10 ar
tifcially tripped flowers 1t 10 evident
that flowers do not necessarily need
pOllen from others 10 order to become
fertilized. Moderately warm weather
interspersed with cool nights Is con-
ditiOn that seems peculiarly favors-
BILE 10 aiding flowers to trip them
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Business Men Organize

An association known as the Ord
way Business Mems Credit associa'
tion has been organized by the mer-
chants Of this city, and two meetings
have been held during the past week
TO perfect the working plans. The
organization is at present for the pur-
pose Of protecting the members In
the matter of credits and to regulate
the credit system. not only to pro-
tect themselves against losses but to
make It easieri to extend credit to
those deserving such recognition.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22

of that great congress from among
10, 600 delegates from twenty eight OF
the nations of the world. She was
entertained during her visit 10 Bel
gipm and other European Countries
by royalty, and shown . cOurtesy ev.
cry American woman, and especially
every woman OF the Arkansas Valley,
should feel proud Of. and rejoice 10
friend. She IL more loyal 10 the Ar
kansas valley since her return than
ever before. and she iA,devoting her
life's work to the uplift OF farm wo-
men and farm homes.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Y. B's. Entertain

The Y. b. club gave dance at the
Chamber OF Commerce hall last Satur-
day night, and 1t was one of the most
enjoyable affairs yet given by The
members Of that club. They had as
their guests their young lady friends
and about dozen OF the young mar
ried couples. 1t was the second Of
the dances given and another Of their
social affairs WAS . card party givea .
short time ago. -. !,
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Mo. P. To Build
To Cudahy Ranch
Road Will Probably Start At
crowley-King Center
Is Shorter Route

1t is reliably stated that the Miss
ouri Pacific Railway company is to
build a branch line from the main
line either st Crowley or King Center
TO the Cudahy ranch, ten miles north
Of King Center. This matter has
been under way for some time snd
arrangements have been brought
about quietly between the railway
officisls and the Cudshy Ranch Co.
The Cudahy people have large
acreage Of land northwest Of Ord way.
the location Of the main body being
north from King Canter. That COM
pany is spending Il vast amount Of
money on development work. which
consists Of building Of reservoirs, ca
nals and irrigation ditches and has
several hundred acres seeded, most Of
which Is alfalfa. The business being
done there means great deal 0f
shipping both tu and from the ranch
Ia to be done, aud the railroad to be
built will be to care for this freight.
There will probably be shipping or
loading station some place between
King Center and the Cudahy. prop
erty, thereby benentinR ranchers In
the irrigated district northeast OF
Ordway.
The road will probably be run from
Crowley, although King Ceuter is
in more direct line, but Irrigation
canals which would have to be crossed
by going from king Center north puts
Crowley more 10 line for the juno
tion.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
To Widen Parking

1t was agreed at meeting OF the
city onlcials Monday night that an
ordinance should be drawn widening
the parking throuvhOut the city. The
width "a now tweives feet md 10 10
proposed that II shall be made SIX
teen feet. This is found necessary as
10 grading the streets the roots OF the
larger trees are frequently molested.
The parking IL to he sixteen feet from
the property line.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Hosler to Build

e. z. Hosler who recently closed
deal for the purchase of sig acres
OF land on the mxin street Of the
city. north Of Seventh street, is
plannInx q large two story modern
residence which be 10 to build this
fall. Mr.. Hoeler's land ia on the east
side Of the street, running from Sew
enth street to the Roberts cherry or
chard and east the length Of the
blocks. 1t Is an attractive piece Of
property and Mr.. H0sler expects u
make 10 his home, possibly building
some Dther houses later.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
To Build Sidewalks

The city trustees will receive bids
for the constructiOn OF certain side
walks in various parts Of town. the
walks being thqse necessary 70 con-
nect vslks alrea1ys epostfucted. The
Doessso sso1ar61stseapathsA AAes heen Civ
en- snd q they have not been put 10
by the property owners II will be done
~ the city and charged against the
property.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
6. J. Jones Is Building

g. ]. Jones has awarded the con-
tract for an elegant cottage Of i've
rooms to Contractor Bert W. Lester.
and work was commenced Tuesday
morning on construction. The loca-
tion is at the corner Of Lincoln and
Sixth streets. This residence will be
modern 10 every respect. and will be
. most attractive place, and boom
to that part OF the city.
Contractor Lester stated that he
would complete the house within
forty days.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Lawn for Parsonage

The work of putting In lawn at
the parsonage OF the Methodist
church has been under way the past
few days. Rev. o. E. Barker, the
pastor Of the church. 10 the landscape
artist and gardner and while he is
'.greening" the ground around the
beautiful bungalow, he is ''pinking''
his cheeks. This property is one of
the most attractive In the city.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Bond Of 5000 Approved

I The bond Of Harry q. Mast. city
treasurer, 10 the sum Of 5000 has
been approved bv the city trustees
and Mr.. Mast has taken the oatb Of
ONCE. The bond Ia In the American
Trust Co., represented by E. l. Oliver.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Nearing Completion

The nnishIng touches to the Dr.. r.
W. Rodenhauser bungalow are being
put on. the frame work having been
completed. This ID one Of the most
attractive residences 10 this section
of the country.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22

Miss Harriett Chaliauder OF Pueblo
was here the nrat part OF the week
arranging for q ciasa- In plano music.
She has secured SUFFICIENT number
to Justify her beginning the class and
hopes 10 add to IL from time to time.
Miss Challender was formerly con
Dected with the Scott School Of Mu-
sic 10 Pueblo, having been with that
school as teacher for nve years.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones Entertain

Mr.. and Mrs. Jones ente rtained n
mum Der OF their friends last Thurs.
day evening at "Somerset." the
guests being Messrs. and Mesdames P.
q. Frandsen. J.. NJ. Schultz, 8. Cra-
vens, H. v. Rodeck, 8. g. Holler,
Frank Holler, p. Larsen, V.J.Scholtz,
Frank Howard, T. W. Butler aud Q.
NJ. Quinn.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Store Improved

The Cash Drug Co., has put 10 9
new display window, and q very at
tractive one. The floor Of the show
space was raised over q foot. This Is
but another oft many changes made
by this company 10 the past few weeks
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Fish After May IS

The fishing season In Colorado will
open on May rs. In accordance with
their previous custom the d. & II. G..
Railway Co.. will issue weekly bull
letin OF Information as to the condi-
tions 10 the various streams along
their system.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Streets Being Graded

Marshal Worker hxs been engaged
with six horse team and 10. Christy
a. his assistant, 10 grading the streets.
The work has been progressing nicely
and the streets are taking On y mark.
ed improvement In appearance, the
new grader proving satisfactory. This
work IL to be continued until the
streets Of Ordway are mostly all gone
over.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Farm Home Remodeled

A. R. widick remedeled his house
on his farm northeast of Ordway, by
raising II, putting in basement and
new foundation, and screened
porchca. Bert ". Lester had the
contract for this work. This farm is
occupied by W. II. Bean.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
New Arc Light

Al 4 meeting Of the city ofhcials
Monday night 40 arc light was or
dered placed At the intersection OF
Lake and First streets. This Is 10
the southeast part OF town where q
light has been needed for some time.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Miss Mott Host

Miss Irene Mott entertained a few
Of her friends last Saturday evening
10 honor Of Miss Langdon OF Pueblo
The guests were Misses Hun. Mitch
ell. Kendrick. Long. Douglas Powell,
and Prof. and Mrs. II. T. Mitchell.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22

H. p. Clay Of Arlington, had his
Ford car wrecked on the road at the
north limits OF the city Sunday. The
car had taken several zig gag twists
across the road and halted when IL
ran into bank and demolished the
front trunks.
P.J. Dahm is making some improve.
uents on his residence.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Sugar City Lost

The Sugar City ball team lost their
game at Fowler Sunday, the result
beiav I t3. II was u good game nev.
erLheless.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22

High winds will not break the
No-Sag gate. Sold by the r. w.
Eoglish Lumber Co.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Brown Improves Home

A. F. Brown 10 doing some improv-
ing on bis already attractive property
10 the northeast part OF town. One
Of the things being done is the screen.
log Of p0rches, Fred Rohl, contractor.
is doing the work.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
sWaush Bvad;ns Barn

WIN. Waugh IL building barn on
his property NJ the corner Of Sherman
and Third streets. He recently pur-
chased this property and is making
some nice improvements.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22

Let Tiedemsnn fill your cistern
with Fowler water, or you can rent
his tank.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Buy 6O-Acre Tract

]. II. Abel and f. f. Jones have
purchased nne SO-acre tract OF land
south and east Of the refinery and will
begin Improvement work at once.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Mu,nrn Builds Garage

Peter Numm is building . new ga
rage On bis farm west Of town, to
house bis recently purchased automo-
bile.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22

Cotton Seed Nut Cake for sale by
Tiedemann.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Foundation Completed

The foundation for the new can.
ming factory At Crowley is about com.
pleted and construction work on the
building will be pushed IS tapidly %
possible.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22
Mrs. Harbert Gave
Interesting Lecture
Says Arkansas Valley Is Az
Fine A Garden Spot
Az Exists

Mrs. Belle v'D. Harbert OF Man.
zanola, president of the International
Congress Of Farm Women. delivered
an illustrated lecture here last Fri
day night, 10 which she created 9
spirit OF cooperation. portrayed the
systemstic way 10 which the farm
women Of the foreign countries. Bel
gium especially, handled their farm
homes and pointed out the Wonderful
work for the women Of this country
and the opportunities for the farmers
10 general which are ~ our very door.
She ia q pleasing talker, and q re.
markable woman, and expressions OF
praise were heard from those who
availed themselves of hearing her lee
ture.
Mra. Harbert came here 1t the So
lIcitation Of the women Of the Thurs
day Afternoon club. The lecture was
given for the benefit OF the public
library which that club has started,
aud was preceded by short program
OF music and resdings.. Orchestra Sc
lections were given by Messrs. Tiede.
mann, Fountain and Edgar, . read
ing by Miss Mae Weldon, vocal solo.
Mrs. q. J. Pendergrast, violin solo,
Mr.. Edgar and plano duet by the
Misses Helen Davenport aud Lor-
raine Williams. Each Of these mum.
bers was pleasing aud 1t was atting
program TO precede such 40 Interest,"
Ing lecture Is was delivered BY Mrs.
Harbert.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-22

Mrs. Harbert attended the session
Of the International Congress Of Farm
Women held 10 Belgium 10 1912, at
which time she was elected president
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
The Party of
Many Failures

The Democratic party in Colorado
has made failure all along the line.
1t made such a failure in the state
government that the Democratic Gov
ernor. Ammons, was forced to call on
the president to send federal troops
to maintain law and order thereby
surrendering the sovereignty of this
state.
Its financial failure was such that
II turned Republican surplus into a
Democratic deficit, although the bur
dens upon the tax payers Of the state
were enormously Increased.
In Congress its senators and con-
gressmen wilfully sacrificed the inter
ests OF the people of this state in or
der to hold the good will of the admin
istration.
1t is high time to get rid of the par
ty of failure and put into power a
party that can and will maintain law
and order. protect life, property and
industry, restore prosperity and for
ward state development.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
The Man Running
Against Raner

Edwin V. Brake, Labor Commits
sioner de facto, at the State House has
been the chief adviser for the anarch-
istic crew that in the last five years
have cost Colorado so much bloodshed,
loss of property and loss of reputation
and the heavy burden of taxation with
which TO put down rebellion against
the state. He fomented the trouble
in the strike fields in northern and
southern Colorado; his offices at the
State House have been the plotting
grounds for the ringleaders. He was
leader in the councils of the Inner
Circle that armed the ignorant for
eigners to make war upon the Com
monwealth. And all this time he was
an officer of the state, sworn to obey
its laws
Bake has in his employ William T.
Hickey one of the ringleaders in the
war against the state. Deputy Labor
Commissioner Hickey was chosen pub
licly to receive arms with which to
open a statewide rebellion against the
Commonwealth and the law-abiding
people. And Hickey Was arrested on
his way to Boulder with an automo-
bile filled with rifles and ammunition
for the strikers who were then bom-
harding mines in Boulder county and
holding prisoners the peace officers of
the county. This is evidence-a cir
cular distributed everywhere calling
for open revolt.
Hickey was then, is now an empoye
of the state drawing salary for EN-
forcing" the law.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
Bradshaw on for Sheriff.

The petition of James A. Bradshaw,
as Independent candidate for sheriff,
has been filed and Mr.. Bradshaw's
name will go on the ballot.
Mr.. Bradshaw has been in business
in Delta for the past two years, and
has filed his petition, so he states, at
the request and solicitation of his
friends, who Immediately came for
ward in sufficient numbers to fill the
laws requirement, which makes it
necessary to have the signatures of
100 voters of the county.
In presenting his claims for votes
Mr. Bradshaw promises. if elected, to
perform the duties of the office of
sheriff with equal and exact justice,
and to fill the requirements of the law
in all matters so pertaining, to the
very best of his ability, and to the sat
isfaction, as nearly as he possibly can,
of the people of the county.
In the matter of good timber for
sheriff. he is strongly recommended by
those who know him best
He will appreciate the favor of your
tx" opposite his name on election day
and will do his best not to disappoint
you if you elect him to the office of
sheriff.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
u. S. Protests

Washington, d. c., Oct. 21.-The
United States has protested to Great
Britain against the seizure by Brit
ish warship of the American tank
steamer John d. Rockefeller.
This announcement was made today
by Acting Secretary Lansing.
AS the John d. Rockefeller was
and no change in the
registry is involved this government
considers that the siezure is unwar-
ranted. She had an American crew
and officers.
The ship was bound from one neu-
trail port to another. and carried IL
Eliminating oil which had not been
classed as contraband. The vessel
was taken 10 Orkney Islands.
It is understood that the president
has taken the position that vigorous
efforts should be made to protect ves-
sells flying the American flag.
1t is learned later that the British
government has declared that illum-
mating oil is contraband, but no notice
was given neutral countries.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
The Prohibition Amendment.

The second proposition on the Of
ficial ballot upon which the people
are required to vote is the state wide
prohibition amendment. 1t is very
short, expains itself and reads as fol-
lows:
From and after the first day of
January, 1916, no person, association
or corporation shall within this state
manufacture for sale or gift any intox-
icating liquors; and no person, asso-
citation or corporation shall import
into this state any intoxicating liquors
for sale or gift; and no person, asso-
citation or corporation, shall, within
this state, sell or keep for sale any
intoxicating liquors or offer any intox-
icating liquors for sale. barter or
trade. Provided. however, that the
handling of intoxicating liquors for
medicinal or sacramental purposes
may be provided for by statute"
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
Woman's Relief Corps.

Geo. B. Mcclellan Corps No. 80, held
a special meeting on Monday, October
18th, for annual inspection. Mrs. Mat
tie Stewart, department inspector, be-
ing present TO inspect the work of the
order. The session began at 10:3o a.
m The clerical work first and imme-
diately following the ritualistic work
at 1915. all took their way TO the
Commercial hotel where a bountifui
dinner awaited them to which ample
Justice was done by twenty-five mem
bers, including two comrades. Return
ing to the hall at one o'clock social
half hour was enjoyed and the ritual
work completed. The inspector had
many good words for Corps No. 80, as
we'll as much instruction. The session
closed at p. m. and Mrs. Stewart left
for Paonia at 3:i5 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
Republicans Meet
Last Saturday

The Republican meeting in Delta
last Saturday was not largely attend
ed; none OF the political meetings in
the county this campaign are well at
tended.
There are two reasons for this-one
the busy times; the other. the decad-
ence of the spell-binding era.
Most of US can remember when
everything would be dropped to hear
a political speech, and the hearers
would shout themselves hoarse Now
they will drive by street speaking
with a load of farm produce and never
turn a head.
The speaking was, in the main, both
logical and interesting. Carlson made
a splendid talk which was well re-
ceived by his small audience. Candi-
dates Work and Stocker made short
talks along well-known published
lines.
C. J. Moynahan, OF Montrose. made
the opening speech and introduced
Iut hAo
return to the Republican party Mr..
Moynahan said: We have no Pro
gressive party in Montrose county.
We are back in the ranks TO help re-
deem Colorado and restore to the state
her sovereignty" Allison ]. Stocker.
who two years ago was a Progressive
leader. took the same stand. They re-
garded that their votes and their help
were needed in the Republican party
this fall.
The meetings held at Paonia and
Hotchkiss on Friday night were fairly
well attended. Hotchkiss turning out
considerably the largest crowd.
II can be noted. however. that little
effort or interest was shown in attend
ing any of the party meetings. and
all of the state parties have had meet
ings in Delta during the past week.
United States senator and candidate
for governor Thomas N. Patterson.
has been here and spoken to the vot-
ers. George A. Carlson. candidate
for governor. has been here: likewise
Hubert Work. candidate for u. s.
Senate: also Mr.. Costigan. candidate
for Governor. and others; and We
have seen bigger crowds around
street fakir who was selling soap or
salve. than was gathered at any OF
the metinges OF these notables. II
may be that the people have come to
depend more upon reading and think
ing. and less upon hearing.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
Fruit Growers
Form Committee

| Permanent organization of the Colo
rado fruit growers auxiliary commit
tee, headed by Werner T. Reed and
composed of prominent Colorado busi-
ness men. was completed at a lunch
con served to the committee members
at the Reed residence in Denver on
Tuesday.
The object of the committee will be
to determine methods by which fruits
grown in Colorado may be marketed
with greater profit to the grower and
to enlist the cooperation OF railroad
companies and commission men to
that end.
Assurance that both of the latter
would stand behind the committee in
its work was received.
The committee was introduced to
Clarence w. Moomaw of Washington,
d. C., expert of the marketing bureau
OF the United States department OF
agriculture. Moomaw told the men,
bers that he was anxious to investi-
gate conditions in Colorado and to lay
the results of his investigation before
his department, so that a general sur
vey of conditions all over the United
States could be completed.
The local board will commence iN
work with the 1914 apple crop. which
is now being shipped out of the prin-
cipal Colorado producing centers. 1t
is hoped that, with the assistance of
the growers, who will be urged to eN-
ercise greater care in packing and
marking. fruits grown here may be
made TO command premium prices.
Those present at the meeting were:
Lou ID. Sweet. Mayor Perkins, George
II. Knifton. w. NJ. hampton, George W.
Vallery, John F. Vallery, C. c. Hamlin
OF Colorado Springs; Spencer Penrose
OF Colorado Springs. Gerrit Fort. traf-
fic manager OF the Union Pacific: H.
A. Johnson, Thomas B. Stearns. v c.
Talbot of Grand Junction, ]. L. Oliver
of Palisade. George w Martin and
Russell Forbes, secretary.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
Rifle Team Makes
Good Record

The rifle team representing Com
pany G. constituting the Delta Com
pany of the National Guards, returned
from the State Rifle Range, near Den
yer, last Tuesday afternoon. While
the local boys were unable to wrest
any medals or prizes liz the shooting
competition. they made a good record
for themselves by advancing from the
top OF Glass c, or marksmen class,
into second place in Glass Il, or the
sharpshooter class. The shooting was
at 200 and 800 yards rapid fire, and
at 500. 600 and 1000 yards slow fire.
Lieutenant Harold V. Day managed to
pass through the elimination stages
OF the contest for the Governors
Cup and up to the 600 yard line.
Here he fell three points short of
passing to the 1000 yard line. The
Second Regiment. to which the local
boys are attached, captured most of
the trophies by winning the Regi-
mental trophy, the Adjutant Generals
trophy. and medals for highest indi-
vidual score. The Delta boys came
home well pleased with the record
they succeeded in making. w. A.
Shepherd, ]. f. Beckley and other
Delta Odd Fellows, visited the rifle
range last Sunday morning and watch
ed some OF the contests.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-23
SENATOR PATTERSON ON
CLOSING SALOONS ON SUNDAY

so far as l am concerned am not
prohibitionist. The most that
have ever asked is that public gam
bling shall be suppressed. realize
that the liquor business is a legiti-
mate traffic, that men have the right
to conduct it under regulations wise
ly prescribed for its control. have
even gone so far as to express the
opinion that for the benefit Of those
who must have drink Z days in the
week some arrangement should be
made by which saloons may be open
for a short time under proper regala-
tion on the Sabbath Day."--From an
address delivered in Denver May 5th.
1904 and reported" In the Rocky
Mountain News the next morning.