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The Delta independent., 1914-07-17
judge Decides
For Creditors

After considering the matter for a
Montrose district court handed down
n decision in the famous Taylor
Moore case Monday afternoon in ia
vor OF the creditors of the said Tay-
lor- Moore Construction company. leav-
ing the United States government
which endeavored to intervene out OF
the benefits.
In this decision Mr.. Black gives
judgment for $4,000 against the
bondsmen and holds the government
cannot lay claim to any damage
against the company to take prece-
dence over the claims of the creditors
who furnished material and labor.
The suit was the outcome OF the
failure Of the Taylor-Moore Construc-
tion company. the original contractors
on the Gunnison tunnel, to fulfill their
contract. The company had become
indebted to great many local and
foreign firms for material and sup
plies furnished. These creditors sued
the bondsmeD of the company for the
amounts due them. After this case
had been instituted the United States
government stepped in as intervenor
and asked that the governments claim
on the bondsmen take precedence over
the other creditors. The courts de-
cision is in favor of the creditors and
against the bondsmen and the govern
ment.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17
Big Realty Deal
Closed This Week

One of the biggest realty deals re-
ported in this county for some time
was closed last Monday when Mr.,
Percy Houts became the owner OF
fine S2O-acre farm in the Cottonwood
creek district between Hotchkiss and
Crawford.
The farm was purchased from Cyrus
Butler, a well known resident of
Hotchkiss, and the price paid was
$4,000.
One hundred and twenty acres OF
this place is in alfalfa and as many
more acres in crops OF various kinds.
II is said to be one of the very de-
sirable farm properties in the district
in which it is located
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17

The lifeless body OF Jason L. Wei
ton. a well known farmer and garden
er OF North Delta. was found in
Welton's two-room cabin on his 20
acre farm. about 1880 Wednesday
evening by Mathew Umbrell, who
had only that evening received a note
written by Welton telling him that
he was going away and that he want
ed Umbrell to look after his place and
crops until the arrival Of a sister
from South Dakota Umbrell had no
suspicious whatever of an intent on
the part of his friend and neighbor
TO take his own life when he spoke
OF going away, and his surprise was
therefore most complete when he en-
tered the little bedroom of the cabin.
10 find welton lying on the bed a
corpse.
That he had ended his own life
was clearly apparent from the vial
of carbolic acid found in the kitchen
and from which quantity had been
poured into a cup and swallowed by
welton after reaching his bed. for
the empty cup. yet smelling of the
deadly acid. was on chair near by.
Deputy County Coroner l.. A. Hick
was notified of the death. and he,
with other officers made investiga-
,ions which clearly evidenced the fact
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17

Delta county farmers are in the
busiest of busy times, cultivating the
various crops Potatoes and beets
look well and promise fine yields.
Early potato harvest will begin by
August and there will be hundreds of
carloads to ship. The second cutting
of alfalfa and the harvesting OF wheat
and oats are also to be taken care Of
Some of the wheat on the too rich val
ley farms. has fallen down badly and
will have to be harvested with q
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17

8. II. Trip, who was working on
his new residence on Dodge street.
shingling near the comb OF the roof.
lost his footing and fell to the ground
Saturday evening. alighting on his
back across the broken ladder.
Neighbors rushed to his assistance
and cerrind him into his house. He
was apparently suffering intensely
with his back, but when n physician
had arrived and his bruises were ex-
amined II was found that no bones had
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17
AGED MAN FALLS FROM ROOF
AND IS BADLY SHAKEN UP

been broken and the patient gradually
become more restful. continuing to
improve with the following days. Mr..
Trip is quite advanced in years and
escaped very luckily from what might
have proven a most serious accident.
During the entire summer he has lab
ored industriously. building the preten-
tious addition to his residence on
Dodge street. which he had brought
nearly to completion, Mr., Trip is
still confined to his bed.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17
BIG CROP NOW BEGINNING TO
MOVE; EARLY POTATOES READY

moving machine. Mr.. Ryan, just above
town. has a field In that condition
which he estimates would have made
75 bushels per acre had 1t not fallen
down. Last year his wheat yielded
Sc bushels per acre. There are many
heavy oat fields this year, some of
which, 1t is predicted, will yield 100
bushels or better pes acre.
Farmers are going to do well this
year, not only in prices obtained. but
the yield Is heavy.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17

Pursuant to published notice the
Progressive party assembly convened
at the court house Wednesday at
eleven o'clock.
After effecting temporary organiza-
ton by electing G. A. Connell of Ce-
daredge chairman and c. A Merrill
of Delta secretary, and appointing the
necessary committees, adjournment
was taken to 1870 p. IN.
Reconvening at the appointed hour,
committee reports were heard and ac-
cepted Nominations then proceeded in
the order recommended by the com
mitttee on order of business.
Hon. c. AHawkins Of Paonia was,
on motion duly carried, rendered the
unanimous nomination for Repre-
sentative, despite the fact that, hav-
ing served two terms already, he posi-
lively declined. Previous to the ten
der by vote of the nomination to MI.
Hawkins, Judge Welch. Of Delta, was
placed in nomination fo- Representa-
tive, but declined.
Earl Wilson, present deputy county
treasurer. under Bert Crawford, was
nominated for treasurer by acclaim
alton
Charles L. Keller, of North Delta,
present assessor, was nominated for
assessor by acclamation-
Miss Bel McMichael was nominated
for reelection as superintendent of
schools by acclamation.
C. P. Hopson, of Delta, was nomin-
ated for coroner by acclamation.
c. S. Blanchard. of Cedaredge, was
nominated for sheriff by acclamation.
For the office of county surveyor
there were two nominations, each re-
ceiving a sufficient number OF votes
to go on the primary BALLOT. as fol.
lows: Oliver P. Cook, 102; L. R
Shelienberger, As.
For the office of county clerk and
recorder there were three nomina
tions, each receiving sufficient votes
to go on the primaryballot. as follows;
B. S. Reddick SO, l. B. Raichart 81
Clarence A. Smith, II.
For county commissioner. Distric'
No. l. there were three nominations
each receiving sufficient votes to sc
on the primary ballot, as follows
Starr Nelson %. w A Shepherd 90
]. W. Crawley 81.
For county commissioner of District
/ o nominations
each receiving a sufficient number
| of votes to go on the primary ballot
as follows: John w. TeSelle, of Craw
ford. Al, Chauncey, Bowen of Rogers
mesa, 104.
Delegates were appointed to the
State and Congressional assemblies
as follows: NJ. D. Vincent, NJ. r.
Welch, c. C. Hawkins, S. L. Fairlamb
Tom Blackwell, E A Browne, B. S
Reddick, C. ]. Lippert, l. w. Roscoe
w. B. Smethurst, Harry Thomas, Mrs
]. F. Taylor, Ruby Neff. r. J. Werner
A. C. McClenahan, Frank Gilpin, c.
U. Emery.
The following committeeman and
committeewomen were appointed to
go on the primary ballot September 2,
Precinct /, David Hensler, Anna
Nutter.
Precinct 2. Edward Penfield, Mrs,
Anna Grow.
Precinct 8, John Stafford, Mrs. E
A Brown.
Precinct 4, W. H. Jarvis, Mrs. Johr
Shelledy.
Precinct 5, l. R. Shallenberger. Mrs
B. S. Reddick.
Precinct 6. b S. Corbin, Mrs. Geo
Lester.
Precinct 7. l. w. Roscoe, Mrs C
A Connell.
Precinct S. Harry Thomas, Mrs
Frank Hoppe.
Precinct 9, T. A Burnett, Mrs. Ells
Lewis.
Precinct 10. F. ]. McLane, Mrs. Elli
Bemis.
Precinct II. George H, Merchant
Mrs. ]. r Taylor.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17

Marriage licenses were issued this
week as follows Herbert ID. Goddard
and Mildred f. Nye, both of Hotch-
kiss; George Edwards and Miss Col
die Godding. both OF Somerset; John
Rabich and Miss Mari Rreuch. both
of Bowie
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17
montrose Couples Divorced

Mrs. Mary NJ Barnhart was granted
divorce from her husband, ]. c.
Barnhart. and Mrs. Hazel Roberts
from her husband, Elmer Roberts,
Each couple had been married less
than two years. In each case the
grounds were extreme cruelty, though
non-support was an additional charge
In the Roberts case.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-17

The merry-goround in town this
week has been source OF JOY to the
kiddies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Russians Defeated At cracow.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The Russian attacks upon Cracow have failed. The czar's troops have been defeated with heavy loss of men and guns and have been fore. d to retreat for 50 miles from the Austrian fortress. The de- tails of the battle are just reaching here and indicate that the Germans have concentrated strong forces at Cracow, using the frontier roads to concentrate troops quickly before the Russians could bring up more men from Poland to Lemberg. The de- feat of the Russians at Cracow and the smashing of the army in northern Poland has caused military experts here to fear that Warsaw must be evacuated and that the Russians will
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
NEW MANAGERFO
 ADMIRAL LINE
C. w. Wiley Resigns sand R. J. Ring. wood, of Frisco, Takes His
 PIace-company To Expand.

SEATTLE, Dec 28.-C. w. Wiley, a large stockholder and general man. ager of the Pacific-Alaska Steamship Line, operating the Admiral boats, has resigned his position with the company and R. J. Ringwood, who has been traffic manager at San Francisco, succeeds him.
 It is rumored that Wiley has sold his stock in the company to group of capitalists who are anxious to ex- pand the business in preparation for the big rush expected to Alaska next spring. The Admiral Line may pur- chase several new steamers for the Alaska run. and a new boat for the San Francisco run. The officials of the company refuse to make any statement at this time to confirm the announcement of the resignation of MT. Wiley.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
PRESIDENT WOULD
 FREE PHILIPPINES
Christmas Revolt Has Not Changed His Manifestations With
 the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28-President Wilson announced today that the re- volt on Christmas by the Filipinos had not altered his support for the Jones bill, which would give them independence. The president is quot ed as saying that the United States does not wish to hold in subjugation any race of people and more especial ly a race which cannot be amalga- mated with the people of the Unit ed States.
 While not urging independence at this time the president would in- crease the amount of liberty and civic rights allowed the natives of the Philippines until they would in short time be able to govern themselves, when the American occupation would end.
 The president is upheld by many Americans, who would like to be rid of the burden of the islands without trouble with a foreign power and es- pecially as the islands are military burden in case of war with an Orient al power.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
FOOD SHORTAGE
 NOW IN MEXICO
Constant Fighting Has Prevented Filling of the Soil-Many
 Are Suffering.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 28-American consuls in Mexico have reported to the State Department that a short age of food exists in the republic as a result of the constant fighting. the destruction of the railroads has prevented the transportation of the grain to the cities, and consequent ly causing want in the larger towns.
 Unless conditions alter the Amer ican diplomatic agents predict many deaths and much misery.
 The State Department has turned the request for food over to the American Red Cross Society. which, however, is already overtaxed in pro viding for the wants of the neutrals in Europe and for the wounded in all the armies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Heavy Fighting In Vosges.


 PARIS, Dec. 28.-Severe fighting in the Vosges mountains is re- ported. The fighting has been con- stant since Saturday. Night attacks have been frequent. The result of the battle is uncertain. The Germans have taken number of French trenches near Hollebek but on the other hand the French have occu- pied German trenches at Lens.
 Artillery Duel Continues.
 The heaviest artillery firing of the war has been going on all along the Aisne river. The guns are constant ly throwing shells into the German lines. In the Champagne district the artillery duel has brought into play all the new French siege guns and the British field pieces recently brought to France from England. The Allies have 5000 cannon in use. Serbs Need Medical Aid. SALONICA, Dec. 2S.-A letter re- ceived from member of one of the foreign Red Cross missions in Ser via paints a gloomy picture of con. ditions in Nish.
 The town is crowded with wound ed,, fresh patches are still pouring in and here tobacco factories are be- l (Continued on page 2)
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
GU|TTEREz STOPS MANY EXECUTIONS No More Summary Court Mar tiaIs and Executions Is To Go
 In His Army.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 28.-In an ef- fort to end the constantly increasing list of legal and semi-legal murders and executions Provisional President Guitterez today issued an order that summary executions must be stopped at once and that the death penalty cannot be enforced by court martial except when approved by the provis- ional president.
 It is hoped by this means to lessen the foreign opposition to the pres ent government. The American con- sul here has made repeated re- quests that the executions of Span iards, British and Americans stop, but so far his protests have been ignored.
 Gen. Villa, commander-in-chief of the Mexican forces, has endorsed the order and instructed all military of fcers to prevent summary executions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Battle AIono Nida River.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 2S.-The new German attack and drive for War saw is developing from the south. The Germans are endeavoring 10 cross the Nida river and also the Pilica. The Germans commanded by Gen. Hetzendorf have been strongly reinforced and are pushing through from Czenstochowa. The opposing forces are fighting at the Nida and the Pilica rivers. The Russians are holding strong positions and have rolled back the Germans.
 Hold Lines In East Prussia.
 The German defense on the north ern front in East Prussia occupies a position along the River Angerapp from Gumbinnen to Darkehmen, and thence to the northern extremity of the Masurian Lakes, at Angerburg. Here the Russians are entrenched close to the German line. On the east front of the lakes and to the Vistula the Russians have taken a position slightly back of their line of advance of ten days ago. Both sides appear to be awaiting the outcome of the struggle in Poland. The main German forces in this region are con- centrated about Mlawa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28

BERLIN, Dec. 28.-The German troops have reoccupied Mlawa after a hard battle in which the Russians were routed and are now fleeing to- wards Novemjasto. The German vic tory is of great strategic value as the Russians holding Mlawa have pre- vented the junction of the two Ger man armies and have thus been able to strike the flank of Gen. von Mack ensen,s force operating from Flock along the Vistula.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
PRESIDENT WILL STUMP THE STATES Starts Next March After Attending the Opening of the Panama Ex'
 position At San Francisco.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28-Presidenf Woodrow Wilson will start an active campaign for re-nomination and re- election in the early spring. The president will start at San Francisco in March, when he opens the Panama Pacific Exposition and will then swing around the circle on speak ing tour.
 The president has remained at Washington for the past two years and has refused many requests that he make speeches at different civic affairs. He now feels that conditions are settled and that his presence is no longer necessary in Washington at all times and that he may take the opportunity to speak, especially in the West, where he has never been, and more especially as he has plan ned 70 go to the exposition.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
TR|PO[| TROUBLE
 WELL IN HAND
Italians Will Take Charge of Protec- tion of Foreigners, Who Are
 Threatened By Turks.

ROME, Dec. 28.-The Italian gov oli to aid the American gunboat now at that place in protecting the for eigners from attacks by the Turks. The American consul held by the Turks has been released and is aboard the gunboat. The foreigners, and es- pecially Americans, are located in hotels near the water front and are protected by the gunboat, which has guns trained upon the city and has threatened to fire if the foreigners are molested.
 The American representatives have been informed by the Italian auth critics that they have a free hand to protect foreigners and that Italian warships will soon reach the scene to give further protection.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The re- ports from Tripoli are encouraging and the situation is now we'll In hand. The Italian government is sending 8 cruiser to take charge of the protection of foreigners and will relieve the American gunboat, now undertaking that duty.
 (It is impossible from the dispatch to state if the Tripoli mentioned Is the African city governed by Italy or if it is the Tripoli in Asia Minor, on the Mediterranean Sea and part of Turkey. It is more likely the lat ter city, as the Italians must have enough forces at Tripoli in Africa to protect foreigners, and especial ly as warships could reach the city from Italy in 36 hours. Tripoli in Asia Minor is at the extreme eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea.-Ed.)
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28

sian war office admits that the situation in North Poland is serious. The Germans have received heavy re. Inducements, which were brought to Soldau by the German railroads and have since been launched across the border at the Russians holding Mlawa. The grand duke has started reinforce. ments to the Russians holding the position and guarding the Russian flank, but the roads are bad and trav. el is slow and it is feared that the endorsements will only arrive in time to cover forced retreat to- wards the fortress at Novo Georgie- vsk.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Russian Attacks Weakening.

LONDON, Dec. 28.-The German attacks upon the Russian line in Po- land have weakened. The different German armies under command of Field Marshal Hindenburg have fail ed to work together because of the lack of communication between the armies. The German attacks upon the Russian line along the Bzura have almost quit and are now mainly ar tillery attacks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Seven seapIane. In Battle.

LONDON. Dec. 2S.-seven British seaplanes were engaged in the at- tack upon the German naval base at the mouth of the Eibe on Christmas. Four cruisers shelled the coast and did considerable damage. The Ger man air scouts and the British aerial fighters were engaged in 8 battle ov- CT the sea and high above the fog. The British lost one machine, which was wrecked. The aviator was pick
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28

ed up from the sea. The air battle was more exciting than the sea fight which followed the bombardment The Germans attempted to cut of the retreat of the British ships but were fought off. The approach of the German fast cruisers from Heligoland was reported by the air scouts and the warning allowed the British ships to race down the North Sea to safe ty. The British ships reached the German coast under cover of the fog and then began the bombardment of the forts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Germans Abandon Bzura Attacks

Germans Abandon Bzura Attacks.
 PETROGRAD, Dec. 28.-The Ger mans have finally abandoned the ef- fort to pierce the Russian line along the Bzura and Rawa rivers. The con- stant attacks in mass formation up- on the Russian lines have resulted in losses estimated at fully 100000. The rivers are filled with dead bod ies. The mining of the river bottoms and the banks by the Russians and the exploding of the mines when the Germans were on the ice, caused . frightful loss of life.
 Germans To Try Pilica Route.
 Field Marshal Hindenburg has now shifted his attack to Piotrkow and will follow up the Pilica river to- wards Warsaw Gen. Dankl, com manding the right wing of Hinden- burg's army and operating from Ora COW, has taken the offensive again in an effort to aid the new line of at- tack. The German troops in East Prussia have been weakened to send him more achievements. Gen. Hetz- endorf, commanding the German army operating at Czenstochowa, is driv- ing forward in an effort to cut off the Russian left wing from the main Warsaw army and prevent it from sending endorsements to the PiliCa positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Steamers Strike Mines.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-One Dutch steamer and a British boat hit mines in the North Sea today. The British boat reached port with a big hole in her bow but remained afloat be- cause of her air tight compartments, which were closed when the ship passed through the mine district. The Dutch steamer, however, sunk in 12 minutes after striking. Fishing boats picked up the passengers and crew.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Anti-Rritish Riots In Egypt.

Anti-British Rlots In Egypt.
 BERN, Dec. 28.-Serious anti Brit ish riots occurred yesterday in Alex andria, Egypt. Eighty people were killed and many wounded. The Brit ish are fearful that the revolt will spread.
 Allies Attacks RepuIsed.
 The Allies have made a number of minor attacks upon the German po- sitions in Flanders and France. All the attacks have been repulsed. The general position of the opposing arm ies has remained the same for sev- eral weeks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Austrians Defeated Near cracow.

AustrianS Defeated Wear CracoW.
 PETROGRAD, Dec. 28.-After fight ing for several days and nights the Austrians have been defeated on the Raba river between Tarnow and Cra- COW. The engagements were sharp and heavy losses were inflicted upon the Austro- German forces. The Rus sians are again invading Hungary III pursuit of the Austrians, who have crossed the Carpathians.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
Turks Report Russian Defeat.

ONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 28-The commander of the Turkish troops op- erating in the Trans-caucasian reg ion, reports that the Russian troops have been defeated with heavy loss and that the Turks are marching up- on Baum, an important Black Sea port of the Russians.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
British Rejoice At Raid of German
 Coast.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The people are rejoicing at the success of the raid against the German naval base at the mouth of the Elbe. The safe re- turn of the warships and the loss of only one aeroplane caused consid- erable satisfaction here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28

be forced to take up a new line of
 defense east of Warsaw.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
RUSSIANS DEFEATED AT MLAWA AND NEAR CRACOW
WARSAW MAY BE ABANDONED BY THE CARS TROOPS
RUSSIANS HAVE LOST MUCH ARTILLERY AT CRACOW

Happy Because of Raid Upon German Coast FortLot One Sea plane Give Up Effort To Dge Russians Hold ing and Make New Attack On Warsaw the Nda Rveavy Fighting Reported Vosges Take French Trenches Near Honebek.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-12-28
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 Valdez Dec. 27, 1914.

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Fear Northern Poland Situation Bad
 for Russians. PETROGRAD, Dec. 28.-The Rus
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