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The Delta independent., 1914-01-23
SCHOOL NOTES
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(By Rose Aukerman.)

The Gunnison boys and girls bas-
ket ball teams will play the Delta
High school teams at the opera house
tonight. The visiting girls team is
made up of the Normal girls and the
boys team held the championship of
the Western Slope last year, never
theless we have great hopes that we
will be able to report doubleheaded
victory over Gunnision in next issue.
In the basket ball games between
the classes of the high school last
week the Sophomores defeated the
Freshmen team by the score of twen-
ty-three to four, and the Seniors de-
feated the Juniors by score of six to
five.
Roger and Ruth Nelson, who have
been in Los Angeles, California, for
the past year have again enrolled in
the Senior and Junior classes, res
pectfully. We are very glad to well
come them back.
Professors Molten and Bowers, rep
resenting the Colorado college, visited
the high school Wednesday. Profess
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23
John DAVIS WAS VERY
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED

One day the latter part of last week
John w. Davis, member of the Park
Davis Clothing company, came up to
the quarter century point of his life,
and he was about to forget the matter
entirely. In fact, he would have for
gotten it, but for his wife. These
women will never let a man over
look increasing years, no matter how
determined they are about keeping
down their own. So Mrs. Davis ar
ranged surprise for John on the ev-
ening of his birthday anniversary. A
number of friends of the family
assembled at point agreed upon, and
then led forth to the Davis home
where John had full and undisputed
possession, and proceeded to relieve
him of that responsibility. He resign
ed very graciously, it can be said.
and after learning what was up joined
in the proposed festivities which were
continued to late hour. Delightful
refreshments were served during the
evening and when the guests departed
they extended well wishes for the
host and hostess and a hope that
John might pass at least three or four
more quarter century marks
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23

Herbert Chase, of the Chase Nur-
sery in this city, has just issued his
annual catalog which is, without ques-
tion. one of the neatest and most COM
plete illustrated showings for the or
chardist that was ever produced. Mr..
Chase has way that's all his own in
such matters and his productions in
this line are well worth perusal and
consideration. The catalog this year
contains thirty-six pages of well word
ed reviews and Illustrations of the
tree. the orchard. the proper tools for
use in pruning, cultivating, etc. and is
well printed on highest quality Of
paper.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23
Viers-Goddard Nuptials

At hign noon Wednesday. January
20, occurred the wedding of Miss
Katherine Goddard to Mr.. Oliver H.
Viers, of Olathe. The ceremony was
solemnized at the home of the bride
in North Delta, only the immediate
relatives and a few close friends
being present. Dr. William Crawford
pronounced the words that united the
happy young couple for life.
Immediately after the ceremon: &
delicious wedding breakfast was
served by the brides mother and the
happy couple left at once for Olathe
where they will reside on the groom's
ranch.
Mr.. viers is a prosperous young
farmer and Miss Goddard is we'll
known in Delta. having been employed
the past two years in Mathers' dry
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23

B. Linkletter were defendants. where
by l am commanded to sell all the in
terest OF the said defendants In and
to the land and premises hereinafter
described to make the amount OF said
Judgment and costs. will therefore.
on the 2ist day OF February. A. d.
1914. at the hour of 1000 o'clock
in the forenoon. at the south front
door of the county court house. sItu-
ated in the City OF Delta, County OF
Delta and State OF Colorado. offer for
sale at public auction and sell TO the
highest and best bidder for cash the
following described premises and all
interest which the said C. W. Criswell
and May 3. Linkletter had in and to
the said premises OIL the third OF
January. 1913. or now have in said
land or premises. to-wit. lots 23 and
"a. of Block Plat &C. City OF Delta.
Colorado. which premises Will be sold
to make the sum OF $10630. and for
costs OF suit and for accruing costs.
C. C. SAMPSON. Sheriff.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23

p. L. Briney has leased his place
known as the Peach Valley Ranch
to w. b. Wilson for term of three
years and MIR. Briney and his fam
lily will become residents of this city.
They will occupy residence on
Garnet mesa near the home of Dr.
A. II. Stockham. inside OF the next two
weeks. a big public sale is to occur
at the Briney ranch January 30.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23
Radium for World in Paradox

Vigorous opposition to the proposal
to withdraw radium lands from entry
was made before the house mines
committee at Washington this week
by Thomas H. Henehan, state mining
commissioner of Colorado, who de-
clared that the action would ruin the
radium mining industry.
All we want is to be let alone,' he
declared. I'VE are getting out radium
If you tie up the lands, the prospect
ors can not go into them As 1t is
ninety-nine out of one hundred pros
pectors fail. What they need is en-
couragement, not Encouragement, If
radium is to be mined"
Joseph NJ. Flannery, president of
the Standard Chamical company. said
that his concern had spent in three
years $650,000 to produce two grams
of radium. He said: There is
enough radium in Colorado to supply
the world five times over. Only 200
grams are needed for the whole United
States. | will undertake to deliver
10 the government In 1--WE years from
January l, 1915, 200 grams of radium
at maximum price of $4,000 per
gram"
Flannery told the committee he
had philanthropic friend who was
considering building twenty radium
hospitals throughout the country, each
endowed with five grams of radium
for the treatment of cancer and
other diseases.
The Standard Chemical company
has control of the greater part of the
radium fields in the Paradox section,
having its offices at Redvale. The
statement of Flannery indicates his
belief that the radium supply in the
Paradox is almost inexhaustable.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23
Notice Of Foreclosure sale

Notict is hereby given that pursuant
to judgment ana decree OF the Coun-
ty court in and for the County Of
Delta and State OF Colorado, entered
January %, 1914, in a cause pending
therein, wherein The Independent
Lumber company, a corporation. was
plaintiff, and C w. Criswell and May
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23

John r. Thomas, who was shot and
killed at McAlester, Oklahoma. last
Sunday, by convicts in a dash for
liberty, served five terms as represent
ative in Congress from the fourth
Illinois district from 1879 to 1889.
Shortly after retiring from congress
he moved to what was then Indian
Territory and in 1897 was appointed
United States District Judge by Pres.
ident Mckinley. When his term ey-
pired in 1901 he engaged In the d ar
tice of law in McAlester. Thomas
had also served as past grand master
Of the Masonic lodge in Illinois. He
was sc years old and was born IN
Mount Vernon, H. His son, John Il.
Thomas, Jr., is a captain in the First
United States infantry stationed at
Honolulu. Ex-Congressman Thomas
simply happened to be in the warden's
office when the escaping pris-
oners began shooting. Two or three
other persons were killed in the battle.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23

goods store. During her residence
here she has won a large circle Of
friends who join in hearty good
wishes for the future
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23

We want your cream and you want
Bring us your cream and get the
highest cash price for 1.-THE Delta
Creamery. 55
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23

LOST-Black overcoat on Escalante
road last Tuesday. Leave at Porter
Obert store.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-23
BUSINESS LOCALS

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The Washington times., 1914-03-29
SOC Skirts, 29c

Petticoats of gingham that can be guar
anteed to wash well. Note the buttonnole
scallop founce and the superior finish
throughout. Basement fioor-4 seconds by
4 elevators
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
The Cotton Crepe
B1ouses $1.OO

The filmy Silk Blouss
has been reproduced in
flmy cotton crepe. Same
colors, but with white Swiss
Gladstone" collar. All
<sizes here tomoRruW-on
third 6oof.
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Other Undergarments.

At 1sc and 23c are adults drawers, corset
covers and brassieres. At 39c are night
gowns and skirts with embroidery
flounces. Worth to, SEC.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29

The practical garment for the
house, with square neck and 3-4
sleeves. The material used is a fine
quality of percale. The sewing and
finish as in Soc garments.
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e Last Moment News Of the Bargain Basement !

OF Liberty Silk and Silk Crepe: in black
and all the best colors: the petticoats US
ually advertised as wonderful bargains at
$2.00-here at only $1.1a.
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underwear

These Corset Covers and Brassieres. the
latter boned and embroidery trimmed. cost
ten cents for making alone And note the
children's drawers with ruffle. in all sizes
up to IL years.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29

Nearly 100 dozen new garments
90 on sale tomorrow morning. All
sizes in tailored and lingerie effects.
Latest styles-low necks predomi-
nate. Basement Floor-Stairs or
elevator.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
GREAT BATTLE AT ALTKIRCH

BRUSSELS. Aug. lO.-That very great battle has been fought between the French and Germans at Arch Asace is now certain bat the reports to the result ot the fighting are very conflicting The battle, however
 WIS far greater one than had been known It is claimed here that the Germans lost thirty thousand men there and that the French lost just half that number.
 The Germans claim that they drove the French back from Altkirch but the other side claims 1t as great French victory It seems to be generally understood that the Germans did retire but that they did voluntarily At least this the coming from other sources but as inc real news of the battle has been delayed for several days there is probability that the full story of it will not De known for some time.
 Both French and Germans fighting with the ui- most silence and neither seems to bother in the least about what the rest of the world says Such things as war cor respondents are given no standing and opportunity and the war is being carried with unprecedented quetneSs and grimness so that false rumOrS are sure to be numerous.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10

From the prince to the poorest subject of his father all the British people have come forward with splendid pa trotism to offer their services in the struggle agast the Germans The recruiting offices all over Great Britain and constantly beseged by crowds trying to enlist and among the mob that swarmed around recruiting office yesterday was the bishop of London who like the humbest Englishman to offer himself even as private soldier Arstocrats and beggars join in the crush and never has the martial spirit of the British people been so thoroughly aroused ~
 THE HAGUE, Aug. 1O-The kaiser himself is report ed to be in personal charge of the operations o the Ger man army in Alsace with headquarters at AXa- Cha neIIe Since the beginning of the he has been nde
 atgabe and never night day. has he been out of touch with the army The briancy of his court is said to be equal to that of the time of the crusades although person. ally he lives the simple life of soldier.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
CITY OF LIEGE HAS FALLEN
GREATEST RATTLE TN HISTORY SOON TO RAGE
SAID TO REPRESENT
 GREAT CAPITALISTS
J. B. NewsOm Leaves in a Day or So
 For Knik tO Look Over Field

That J. B. Newsom who has been in this neighborhood for some time cx- amining mining properties is the rep rcsentative of some of the greatest mining capitalists in the United States is a fact which is pretty near certain. He declines to tell the name of his people, however, and also wishes to give out no information as to the result of his investigations around here. He does not mind say ing that the climate is beautiful, that the scenery is magnificent but when you ask him his opinion about the mining outlook he looks contempla- tive but shuts up like the proverbial clam. He will leave for Knik tomor- TOW or the following day and will la ter go into the Susitna country. The extent of his travels and the great number of mining properties eXamin- ed or to be examined leads one to be- lievc that he certainly represents some concern that is mighty in the financial world. Indeed, it may be said that he does even though he won't admit it.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
SLATGHTER WAS AWFUL

LONDO, Ing. l0-Ihe slaughter in the fighting around inc lv was awful Thousands and thousands bodies are uo, bug waiting for Identification and these bodies are bodies of citizens Of all and classes who had come o he defense of their country. a one place couId be seer he body of a tweye CarOld boy lying be- side the bod of an aged white-hared 0urgher and hu drcdS of cXa np.es of similar kind could be quoted 70 show the nat re Of the gallant fight made by the Belgian heroes.
 Although e city in the hands of the enemy the lOrS have not vet cen captured and more fighting IS sure to occur befo the defenders give the last hope oi pre- venting the .NaderS from marching across Belgium There is also hope in the fact that before the Germans can reach Frencl soil across Belgian they mast capture te city of Naml wbich also strongly fortified 1t lies d reCtly in their road.
 The first Gct of General Emmch after entering tie city was o arrest several of the principal citizens whom he will hold as hostages tO prevent the Belgian gUnrerS the forts and outside the city from bOmbardng the Ge man gunrcrS who cnrenched in the squares ari streets
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
FOES FRATERNIZE

The German and Belgian soldiers who have recently been shooting each other by thousands fraern!
 ing in the streets and relating to each other stories oi e combat It iS probably of the StrangeSt sights m te history of warfare Men who sought each others lives are now mnglng with each other the best O friends ar the Germans are evidently trying to make friends Of the:r captured enemies The German commander has decided not to use the residences for his and this act has also helped to create friendly feeling When the victorious Germans entered the city the and children and u1- armed citizens fled to the cellars but all came out aga when General vOn Emmch assured them that they would be treated well and that ceSSeS on the part Ot hiS men need be feared
 The Germans will enter iro no fighting for three days from the time of the last assault the city the mander believes that his need rest after the terri be reception they got from the defenders of the city
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
TREMENDOUS BATTLE COMING

PARIS, Aug 1O.-One of the greatest battles in the history of the world is imminent in Alsace The officials of the government admit this fact but the censor ship has been made strict and the nation may be said to be waiting in the darkness for the coming of the news of the gigantic engagement in which of thou sands of the best of the republic will give their lives and which may mean the turning point in the far this country and Germany concerned All Paris, all France is now listening with it's to the ground for well it is known that the mightest hosts of all times closing in for the death grappe the border The mem bers of the government scarcely sleep and from time to time hOrsemen dash into the capital and out again the plains Fast locomotives are constantly being dis patched with messengers and the whole city is in state of almost nervous mania.
 BASLE, Switzerland, Aug. 1O.-FOrty thousand Aus trian troops have moved Austrian territory this border and have now joined the German army in AL sace to take part in the tremendous battle which about to be fought on the French border Although all the pow CTS engaged are maintaining strict censorship it is be- ieved in this country that the two armies which confronting each other must number n the aggregate not much less than half million and the coming carnage will make the world shudder The reported defeat of the Germans at Akrch dscredted here and it is generally
 understood that the German army retired voluntarily as it was not ready to take advantage of victory at the time even if it had won.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
SEWARD SENDS
 CONDOLENCES
THROUGH COMMERCIAL CLUB CITY EXPRESSES REGRET AT
 PASSING OF MRS. WILSON

Expressing sincere regret at the passing of the "frst lady of the land" as well as condoence with the prcsi- dent, "Alaskas greatest friend, the Seward Commercial club has tcIe- graphed to Washington. Immediately after the publication of the news that Mrs. Wilson had passed away the people of Seward generally felt that some mark of respect for her mom- ory should be placed on record and the club as the representative of the citi- zens fulfilled this desire.
 The city council vii! probably also pass resolutions of condoIence at it's meeting this evening. The fraternal orders also took part in this eXprcs- sion of regret and the Moose adjourn ed as a mark of respect last Friday.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
PREF AYES. PAUPERS AND
 PRINCES ENTER STRUGGLE
liEGE FALLS

LONDON. Aug. IO-The city of Liegc has fallen be- fore the rcSiStahe onslaught Of the Germans and the forces ol the invaders in control of the streets and squares Inc last great assault was made on frlaay when thc German regiments marched direct through a charrcd forest and went straight to then objective poInl without hcSane iii thc least As they ramped through the charyed trees their tampmg feet raised clouds o black dust and they arrived at the city b.acNened and looking like demons The story Oi the capture 0 the c'! was confirmed ,hiS morning.
 The news was spread last Saturday ali over the rest o Belgium tha the city had fallen bat the newspapers came out with thc statement tha the report was false AS adj hp telcclapa ines had beer ct Il impossible to nave the news coarueA and the people Oi Brussels and al other parts of egium refused to credit the information but there E no longer any for doubt for today the German army has taken it's first hjg city.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
s. s. VICTORIA
 COMING FAST
SHIP WITH EXCURSIONISTS HAS LEFT NOME; WILL ARRIVE
 HERE WEDNESDAY

The steamship Victoria of the Alas ka Steamship company, left Nome for Seward at 3 D. m. Saturday and ought to arrive here on Wednesday or Thursday. The distance from Seward to Nome is just about half the dis tance which boats traverse on the journey from Seattle to Nome and as the Victoria makes the Seattle-Nome run in eight days the boat will proba- bly, arrive here on Wednesday. She is the fastest boat on the Nome run.
 She left Seattle on July 26 with the excursionists for Nome and will touch at this place, Valdez and Cordova oh the way out. She will undoubtedly stay here at least long enough to give her passengers a chance to see the country. In addition to the excur- Sionists she will also probably have several Nome people going outside for a holiday.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
COV'T PAYS DELICA1E
 TRIBUTE TO MRS. WILSON

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-As del- icate tribute to the memory of Mrs. Wilson the government has ordered that the deportation of undesirable citizens be stopped throughout the na- tion during the time preceding the funeral and burial. Simple funeral services will be held here Monday and in Rome, Georgia, on Tuesday.
 The decision to give some nation wide mark of the respect in which the deceased lady was held, and of the re- gret for the presidents bereavement took the form stated because it sug- gcsts mercy and benevolence without violating any fixed law.
 From all parts of the earth have come touching tributes and never be- fore has the popularity of President Wilson throughout the world been more vividly testified to.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 10-The fun eral of Mrs. Wilson left from the East room of the White House this afternoon. Six policemen dressed in sombre gray acted as pail bearers and the sight was all the more impressive because of it's simplicity. The Rev. Beach, chaplain, ofliciated and read the service as the coffin was borne out. An immense crowd had gathered to witness the proceedings and the people stood reverently with barred heads as the cortege passed by on it's way to the depot.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
IT. S. MUST HAVE WAR TAX

WASHINGTON, Aug 10.-The government officials admit that war tax is inevitable in the United States as the imports have already fallen by third of their total and the loss of revenue is serious.
 Oscar Underwood declared today that emergency leg slaon must be passed before the adjournment of con- gress although he also states that the United States treas ry has enough money left to run the country for some onths The continuation of the war; it is admitted will make it necessary to revenue and it is the opinion among leading members of congress and public men that the country should make provision without wait ing until it becomes absolutely necessary Indeed 1t IS more than likely that the heads of the government and congress are now studying the situation with view to formulate some new taxation regulations.
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The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
DEMOCRATS EXPECT
 BUNNELL TO WIN
Candidate for Congress Getting a Fine Reception in Southeastern
 Alaska

JUNEAU, Aug. 10.-Charles Bun nell, the democratic candidate for election as delegate to congress, is now in Ketchikan and is being ex- ceedingly well received wherever he goes in Southeastern Alaska. The democrats of this city are confident that he will win the election and never was the work of campaigning carried on with more determination and hope.
 He will probably visit all the cen ters of population in the southeast be- fore visiting the other parts of the territory.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
RESERVE BOARD TAKES
 OFFICE AT LAST TODAY
Body That Is Expected tO Make Panics Impossible Is Now
 Organized

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The fed eral reserve board takes office tomor- row, Monday, and will at once proceed with the work for which it was estab- liShed. All the members except De- lano are here and that absentee is ex- pected to arrive in time for the first meeting. Delano's confirmation was probably hastened because of the con ditions arising from the European war. It is regarded generally aN most fortunate that the government banking law is in full force during such trying financial times.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-10
GERMANS CANNOT BE STOPPED

BRUSSELS, Aug. 1O.-The sad feeling is coming over Europe that the triumph of the Germans in this part of the great theatre of war cannot be concealed and that their bloody march through northern France cannot be stopped The egOn of the kaiser seem to be an rreSsta ble force which neither modern guns, Notifications, nor the most sublime herOiSm can defeat The great army fights like titanic machine which is sent forward it was at Lege like one vast battling unit The fall of men is regarded only as circumstance which makes it neces- sary to fill up the ranks with others
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around the battlefield after each battle and their appear ance will add new and horrible spectacle to warfare
FRENCH REACH NAMUR

LONDON Aug lO-The city of Namur in Belgium has been reinforced by French army and at that point will soon be seen one of the most bloody battles O modern
 times The city lies in the direct route which will be toi- lowed by the Germans should they persist Tn thelr dese to invade France through Belgium The Qualifications of Namur are strong and the French troops who will sand by the side of the Belgian defenders are among the best in the republic It is also hoped here that an English force can be also landed at Namr in time to take part m the defense There is hope however, that the formidable nature of the task of taking that city will cause the Ger mans to abandon the effort to reach France across the Bel oiau soil