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The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Scot. Says Peace outlook Better.

Naco, Ariz., Dec.-Peace along the
entire Mexican border is possibility
as the result of conferences today be-
tween Brigadier General Scott, chief
of-staff of the United States army and
the two Mexican leaders of Sonora
Very satisfactory" was General
Scot,'s opinion of his conference with
General Hill. the Carranzaista defen-
der of Naco. Sonora. He deemed the
result favorable to a final solution of
the border problem.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Steady Fighting
to No Advantage

There seems to be but little change
in the Eoropean war situation.
Germany claims to have the Rus
slams scared stiff, the Russians report
occasional claimed victories over the
Germans and say they have the Turks
licked, and France has her usual batch
of claims to advantages gained.
With entire disregard to the injunc-
tion of Peace on earth and good will
toward men," the fighting is ordered
continued without any intermission,
through the Christmas season. These
mugs seem to fear that should they
take off their fighting faces and put
on genial expression for day, it
mignl freeze and stay there.
Still. it is their fight, and as any
drawback from the battle line because
of Christmas time could be nothing
more than shallow Hypocrisy, per
haps it is just as well to fight it out
and get to the quitting place as soon as
possible. They can't rustic much of
feast. anyway, unless they should take
a day off to pick poor Turkey, and
that old bird wouldn't prove very pala-
table.
In Mexico it will probably be differ
ent. as those people are noted for
carrying a picture of the Madona and
child next to their heart. even while
they have a dagger in each hand to
slash at each others throaus with.
If they can find enough grub for
Christmas feast they will take it and
eat. while the bells will ring out the
holiness of the day.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
PROHIBITION MEASURE
LOSES IN CONGRESS

Washington, Dec. 22-The Hobson
resolution to submit constitutional
amendment for national prohibition TO
the state legislatures was defeated
in the house tonight by vote of 1s'
for and 1S9 against. Two-thirds af-
firmative vote would be resuired. 1t
was therefore lost by 81 votes.
Immediately after the announce
ment of the vote the house adjourned
and the crowds in the galleries dis
persed with mingled expressions Of
appreciation and dissension.
Prohibition leaders declared the
majority for the resolution fulfilled
expectations. They had not hoped for
the two-thirds vote at this time.
Whether similar resolutions in the
senate will reach vote this session
was not certain tonight, In view Of
the action of the house. it is believed
il would not. A roll call disclosed
heavy attendance Notwithstanding re-
peated public assertions that many
members wauld try to dodge reoord
vote.
Party lines were wiped out in the
struggle. Democratic Leader Under
wood and Republican Leader Mann
fought shoulder to shoulder at the
head OF the forces opposing the resolu-
tion and when the vote came. OF the
1s7 standing for the resolution. ia
Democrats. 6S Republicans and II
were Progressives and four were inde-
pendent Republicans.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
prys to Keep Up Fight.

Washington, Dec. 23,-undismayed
by the failure OF the Hobson resolu-
ton for prohibition by constitutional
amendment to get the necessary two
third vote in yesterdays contest in
the house. the prohibition leaders be-
gan re-aligning their forces today for
another fight at the December session.
They claimed victory yesterday be-
cause more than half of the house vot'
ed for the resolution.
Hobson the framer of the resolution
declared II II failed again, 1t would
be still the big issue in the campaign
OF 1916.
The most senate leaders believe II
would be waste of time to make an
effort to get the senate on record at
present.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
John earleyeorn, the Murderer.

John Barleycorn scored another OF
his grisly, ghastly triumphs when Sam
Moore shot his friend. Arthur Gross,
the other day.
The young cowboy died yesterday
and later in the day, as he paced his
cell in the Meeker Jail. Sam Moore
continually muttered Il wish it had
been me instead of Dutch"
Sam Moore shot and mortally
wounded Arthur Gross while Sam was
drunk. And from all reports Sam
Moore shot Gross for no particular
reason other than beause, while drunk
he (Moore) wanted to kill somebody.
And thus John Barleycorn scores
again. One man dead and another in
jail charged with murder.
Just one more addition made to the
long. long chain OF unshakable indict-
ments against John Barleyocrn.
Just one more incident that will
help hasten the day when intoxicat-
ing liquor will be driven from every
state OF the American union and from
every nation on with civilization sheds
its light.-Grand Junction Sentinel.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Subscriptions Received.

Subscriptions to Independent have
been received this week as follows:
Prof. Charles s. Smith, DIR. C. II.
Burgin, D. r. Finley. George Voor-
hees, L. E. Tremblay. Mrs. C. NJ. Pur-
cell. David Hensler. j. n. Jeffers, w.
A Moore. Mason Brown, y. s Lehish.
James Young, F. B. Chynoweth, S. A.
Barker. w. A. Laycock, T. E. Lamb.
w. II. Stallings, NJ. F. Keene, w. 4.
Travis, NJ. T. Tucker, Lee Jacobs,
Delta; L. L. Mcdowell, John Young,
Cory; ]. L. Hallock. Read; Henry
Teachout. Eckert; f. J. Maxwell, Ce-
daredge; F. w. Hanfgarn, Canada:
Herbert Chase, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

The following account of the death
of Capt. Geo. w. Billings. formerly of
North Delta, is from Guthrie, Okla
homa newspaper:
Captain George Washington Billings
died at $3.50 Wednesday night at the
residence of his grand daughter, Mrs.
w. w. Bishop, on North 18th. He had
been sufferer from Brights disease
for a long time. He was born in
Buchanan county, Iowa, Dec. u, 1874,
and would have been 20 years old on
Saturday next.
Capt. Billings moved with his par
ents to Wisconsin when boy, and
at the breaking out of the war of the
Rebellion he enlisted in the Tenth
Wisconsin infantry, serving three
years, when he re-enlisted in the First
Minnesota, serving till the close OF
the war. He was in many hard fought
battles, lay wounded on the Chickam-
auga battlefield three days and was
taken prisoner. He was especially
commended by President Abraham
Lincoln for bravery in a battle fought
in Alabama After the war he was
married, July 4th, 1866, at Maukato,
Mimi. to Miss Elizabeth Elsie Marble.
-Four boys and two girls being the re-
suit OF this union. His wife and lit
tie daughter died the same day. oct
IA. 1858. leaving J. II. Billings and
l.. L. Billings. Guthrie, and Harry
Billings, Los Angeles. Calf, and MI
Ruth Eirman. Guthrie. to mourn his
death.
He devoted his life to the task Of
rearing his children to be men and
women of character and high purpose
in life
In all things he was an exemplary
father and citizen. known for his ear
nest work for all who were In need
or in sorrow. n public spirited citizen.
active I'm affairs of his country and his
community. endearing himself to all
good citizens by his noble deeds and
patriotic teachings.
In the affairs of the Grand Army
of the Republic and in the councils OF
the department and national encamp-
ment he was effective and practical.
He was selected by the encampment at
saltwater last May as the commander
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
DECISION OF IMPORTANCE
TO EVERY LAND OWNER

decision was handed down at
Colorado Springs last week to the ef-
feet that two irrigation seasons per
year. one for irrigation and the other
for storage, cannot be upheld. The
court declared: ITO now judicially
declare that the users (under a ditch)
can divert and apply water for irriga-
tion, from April Is to October 1, only.
of each year. is in effect, modihea-
tion of DEGREES vesting property rights
which have been used and enjoyed
without such limitations for twenty
five years. The decision is regarded
as of great importance TO irrigators.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Paradox Road Big
Thing for Delta

There is no question but that our
people should try TO arrange some
plan for putting through the road
from Delta to the Paradox country.
In a recent conversation with one
of our citizens. the manager of the
Standard Chemical company said Del
Ia was the natural and most desirable
outlet for that country. but his com
pany did not feel able to take up the
entire burden of building and keep
ing open such road as would be re
quired.
The Standard Chemical compsny
has been paying out about $4,000 per
month. the largest amount being for
hauling. Their operations have been
considerably lessened by European
on equal or greater scale by the COM
ing summer.
Attention has been repeatedly call
ed to the availability of this road. be
cause of much of the distance being
already propvided with roads that are
open to travel. through most of the
season. clear up to the divide. and
which. by reasonable amount of new
work could be connected with open
roads down the other side.
The proportionate amount of that
sS5, 900 month which Delta would
benefit by IL such road was built
and kept open. would be much. but
would only be a small part OF what
the merchants of this city would get
in the way of trade from the people
in the Paradox valley. which promises
to open up Immediately into one of
the livliest. busiest sections Of the
state.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Col. eoethals to Washington.

New York City, Dec. 23.-Col. Geo.
w. Goethals. governor of the Canal
zone. arrived today from Christobal.
He said that the request for American
warships to preserve neutrality was
suggested by naval officers in charge
of wireless plants in the Canal zone;
that he had merely forwarded the re-
quest to Washington as a matter of
form. and that incident was ended so
far as he was concerned.
Colonel Goethals said that naval
officers reported to him that there
had been two violations of American
neutrality He declined to give the
names of the naval officers or. the
vessels involved. He stated as one
inident that of vessel that had sailed
without clearance papers. and another
was reported using wireless within the
Canal zone.
Goethals expects to go to Washing
ton after the Christmas holidays to
urge congress to appropriate 100000
600 for the construction of dry docks,
barracks and machine shop; also ad-
ditional wharves.
He said there were still 10000 men
in the zone on government payrolls.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
vuLe TIDE

not hereabouts, their
better STILL
Pilgrim fathers and
feast home
raise tende and
have a
in
hundred fodn
"a housand planted =
In the land big apple prune
and hogs and fowls thrive and
. cloudth the of Nicholas =
a of active workers active eaters
Unlike Longfeows
tinkling bells .
rest" valleys
the wolf Life is
. ifferenta and is =
.
are
Chrsmas May it be to .
happiness and
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Big Live Stock Association Meet
and Banquet Next Wednesday

The Delta County Live Stock Asso-
citation will hold its annual business
meeting, banquet and ball on Wednes-
day of next week, December 80.
The business meeting will be held
at the court house at 9 a. m. The ban.
quet will be at the noon hour and are
ball in the evening.
The annual meeting of this asso
citation is an event of more than or
binary interest, as it means not only
a large gathering of the real thing in
stock growers, but is always partici-
pated in by scores of their friends,
most of whom are honorary members
of the association.
The banquet is always an enjoyable
affair. Not only is a good feed always
assured, but as plendid program of
speaking and music accompanies it.
which usually lasts until the afternoon
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Capt. Geo. w. Billings, Formerly of
Delta, Passes Away in California

of the Department of Oklahoma and
had served but half of his term of Of
flee.
He was also a member of the I. o.
o. F., the Rebecca lodge, and of the
F. o. +. of Guthrie.
In his death his family lost loving
mdulgent father, his city true patriot,
his comrades a devoted advocate and
forceful helper and the fraternal or
ders a consistent. practical worker.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Liberal Giving to
Our Needy Poor

More than usual interest has been
shown in Delta this Christmas in
providing some little aid to those in
need of IL.
In this charitable work some private
people have taken hand. but II has
been mainly left to local organiza-
tions who have taken the trouble to
make collections for distribution.
Among those have been the Woman's S
Club. the churches and Sunday schools
and the fraternal orders.
Among the most liberal donors may
be mentioned Guy NJ. Blair. who con
tributed ten tons OF coal, and j. II.
uiliman. who donated s25 worth of
merchandise.
From the effort that has been
made. II is perfectly safe to say that
none will be without the things nee
essary to remind them that II is
Christmas. unless some may have es-
capped the search. or avoided it.
The intention has at least been
good and the effort as thorough as
Il could reasonably be made. for all
of which full credit is due to the
people of Delta.
Let Christmas and its representa-
tive, good Saint Nicholas. never be
forgotten.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

is well advanced. The stockmen's
ball at night has always proven a
joyous ending to the associations
meet.
The convention this year will be
equal if it does not surprise former
ones interest. There are matters of
Importance to transact at the business
meeting, as well as much to rejoice
over in the present satisfactory stock
conditions and favorable future out
look.
Hence the meeting of local and sur
rounding stockmen next Wednesday in
Delta is looked forward to with much
interest and pleasurable anticipation.
The Delta County Live Stock Asso-
citation is one of the strongest organ
izations of stockmen in Colorado or
the West, and its existence is a mat
ter of local pride.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS

Licenses to marry were issued this
week at the county clerks office as
follows: Charles II. Amsbury, or
Wabaunsee. Kansas. and Mabel Hill
man of >Paonia: o. l.. Blossom and
Margaret weterich, OF Cedaredge; (;
Olive Cobb and Bertha Bennett OF
Saiida; Charles Drysdale and Lillian
NJ. Gaddy. both OF Austin; Albert
Pickens and Selena Vigis. OF Paonia'
G. ]. Decker, Read and Gladys Long
Delta.
Merry Christmas and God bless you'
children.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Field Man to Be
Placed By u. S.

The following letter is self-explana-
tory regarding government man:
Mr.. George w. Bruce,
Pres. Uncompahgre Valley Water
Users Association.
Delta, Colorado.
Dear Sir:
Receipt is acknowledged of your
letter of December Z. in which you
make application to have a field man
stationed on the Uncompahgre Pro-
ject- by this office. am very glad
to note your interest in this matter.
At the time the demonstration work
visit the Uncompahgre during the
past growing season, but for various
reasons was unable to do so. / am
now planning, however. to visit the
to familiarize myself sufficiently
with local conditions to enable me to
determine what kind of man to
place on the project.
IL appears lfOHl .ouT
Mr.. O'Donnell. has advised you some
what as to the general nature OF our
work. When we station a man on a
project we have him center his activi-
ties around some specified industry.
and most OF our work is done on that
industry. From time to time. as oc-
oasion demands, in cooperation with
the state experiment station, and
with other divisions of the department
of agriculture.
Our experience has taught us that
before n man is placed on a project
we should have good general know
ledge of local conditions, so that we
would know what industry we could
best devote our time to in developing
and also what methods IL would be
best for us to follow. For this reason
shall take no definite action in the
direction of assigning man to the
Uncompahgre project until after |
have had an opportunity to visit the
project myself and to meet with you
and other members of other agricul-
tural organizations.
The Civil Service Commission held
an examination last month for the
purpose of establishing a register of
eligibles for positions in this work
and II is expected that this register
will be completed within the next few
weeks and II is hoped that by the
tint we have determined what indus
try we can best assist the farmers in
developing on the Uncompahgre Pro
ject n good man will be available for
assignment to that work.
In regard to the last statement in
your letter I can advise you that 1t is
our intention to station a man on
your project, provided we find suffi-
cient interest on the part of the far
mers to warrant us In so doing.
F.. d. FARRELL.
Agriculturist in Charge.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

The churches Of Delta made many
of the young folks happy last evening
at their entertainment and Christmas
trees, at the several churches. Old
Santa was there and too be sure. he
had bountiful lot OF everything for
the little fellows. Santa did not look
bit older than he did when we saw
him last, and was very jolly and good
natured, too.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

meeting which he had been instrument
tai in creating.
Robert S. Hiltner, chief of the I'm
tied States Food and Drug Inspection
Laboratory gave very interesting
talk on the new apple syrup, cider
condensation and evaporated jams
and jellies. He told of the process
OF manufacture and what it means 10
the apple countries. His words were
listened to with great interest
Grand Junction News.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Fruit Men Meet
at Grand junction

A great meeting of western Colo
rado fruit growers was held in this
city Monday. 1t was composed of
about 125 growers from this valley
and other sections of the slope. They
accomplished several large things.
They made a resolution to send to the
Interstate Commerce Commission
complaining of the unjust freight
rates on fruit, appointed commit
tee of five to draft a tentative bill
to put through the Legislature, went
on record as favoring standard pack
and varieties and found opportunity
to rid themselves of a good many
strong opinions on the all vital topic
of the day-fruit prices and freight
rates on fruit.
Horace T DeLong was chosen as
chairman of the meeting and acted
in a splendid manner. So capable
was he that his generalship placed
about three times as much business
through the mill as had been antici-
pated.
The committee of five. A. E. John
son. chairman: ]. F. Kyle, of Mont
rose; V. C. Talbert of this city, A. L.
Roberts of Delta, and John d. Reeder
of Palisade, met in the Chamber OF
Commerce rooms last night to start
work on the tentative bill, which will
be formed to force the commission
men of the state into legislative con-
troll. They worked hard but failed to
complete the tentative bill, which
must be sent to Denver to be ratified
by Governor Ammons and the Colo
RADIO Fruit Growers Auxiliary COM
mittee, before being returned here for
final reading and passing by the COM
mittee mentioned. The bill will also
advocate legislating in favor of the
standard pack and varieties. A meet
ing will be called later by the chair
man to complete the work.
The resolution regarding freight
rates. as passed at the meeting last
night, is as follows;
RESOLVED, That as growers and
shippers of fruit from the western
slope of Colorado, including represen-
tatives of Delta and Montrose coun-
ties. assembled at Grand Junction.
Colorado. December 2lst. 1914, at the
call of the governor that we do en-
press in a most positive manner our
dissatisfaction with the present un-
lust railroad rates affecting our in
dustry in this locality, and strongly
urse the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to give us rates equal to those
enjoyed by the cattle grower and the
potato grower, that we may have an
equal opportunity to thrive and pros
per: and we further resolve that the
secretary of this meeting is hereby
ir structed to oeat once send copy OF
this resolution to the chairman of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
LNAntles was selected as secretary
of the meeting and acts in that ca
pacity until the final passage Of the
measure.
The special run from Palicade In
the morning brought several score to
the meeting. which was held in Mar
gerry hall. An extra session was held
in the evening at which time num-
ber of addresses were made on the
fruit marketing matter.
The absence of Governor Ammons
from the meeting was disappoint-
ment to all. He had been expected
but was called to Washington on
business. Charles w. Fairchild OF
Denver. who is on the western slope
on business represented the governor
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Denver Stock show Called on.

Denver, Dec. 23.-The annual ma
tional western stock show. billed for
the week Of January IS. In Denver
was called off today by the directors
OF the association in charge Of the
show. The action was attributed to
fear that foot and mouth disease
might be brought into the state.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Charles White entertained informal
ly Wednesday evening number OF
his lady friends at his home. A very
enjoyable evening is reported.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
,ext Meeting Of Woman. Club

The woman's Club will hold its reg.
ular meeting December 80 at 3 p. m,
In the Assembly Room of the Public
Library. The program is as follows:
Current Events ...............................
...................... Miss Bel Nc Michael.
Reading ...........................Mrs. Bridges.
Christmas Tree
Hostesses; Mrs. I. c. Hall; Mrs.
Coerver.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-19
LOCAL DOINGS IN TABLOID FORM

LOCAL DOlNGS ii
! Earl MoisIey, IA, SAT- Gale St, dis
ciplined by teacher, couldn't stand
disgrace. Suicided. Rope. ..-.-.
Chester P. Townsend, 3765 Grand
blvd, 'phoned friends he had taken
bichloride of mercury tablets. Sent,
to hospital. Wife won't believe it.
Says ''he hasn't got nerve"
Prohibitionists to name candidates
in all wards. Making effort to get
ticket on official ballot.
o. E. Williamson, SIS, Baltimore,
Md, dropped dead on steps of Inn
manuel Baptist Church, 1920 S.
Michigan av Heart disease.
John Fargo, IS. worst boy in Chi
cago," sent to Last Chance Ranch
in Nevada, back in Chicago. Could
not stand peanut diet served in camp.
John Souhrade, saIoonkesper, 285s
Holman av., given choice of $50 fine
or sending daughter, Emma, back to
school. Chose the latter. Had daugh-.
ter working.
Mrs. May Wood Simons will speak
dI WOIhSI gum age. A1hdASC nCC(-
ing at Hull House, Friday, Feb. 20,
1880 p. m. .N...... ~.
All" fire at rs w. Van Buren, st.
Loss $35, 900.
Fred Bell given sentence foE en-
bezzling $500. Judge Petit refused
to grant parole, but seeks aid for
family of convicted man. Judge
claims leniency would serve as ex--
cuse for -other wrongdoers.
Frank Stuckmeyer, 1868 w. Adams
ST., given one year and 5000 fine for
contributing to delinquency of Es-
Their Johnson, Is. Woman compan-,
ion refused to give name, got six
months. g., T.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-19

! lAbLOID. fOkM
Three more patrolmen elevated to
rank Of sergeants by Chief Gleason.
George A. Griffen, missing Brook
Ign, man, has returned. Claims to
have been visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman, S35 Black
hawk ay., censured for leaving chill
dren alone in house. Case continued
until Feb. %.
13 women passed police test. 81
out of rs who passed mental test
failed to pass physical examination.
Of those passed, need to be vac
cinated, 2 have teeth fixed, / has poor
eyes.
Judge Goodwin uphoIds City
Comptroller Traeger. Says he has
right to select repositories for funds.
Police looking for 7. Walter DAN
Finger, New Orleans. Alleged to
have disappeared with $4,000 be-
longing to Teutonia Bank & Trust Co.
Louis KoIinsKi, go, s437 Bond St,
who has never learned to walk or
talk, taken to County Hospital Step
mother unable to care for him.
Former Mayor Fred A. Busse sued
for $4,000 by James J. Connors,
formerly his chauffeur Alleged SLAM
der. -. K -.
Harley S. Richards, former post
master 0sWego, H., placed on trial
on charge of embezzling $4,000.
A. z. Warnholtz wants 81 900 for
informing government officials of inn
migration contract labor law viola
ton.
3,313 persons on probation, an in
crease; of liza cases over January.
Violet KrawcewsI<i, ~, refused to
testify against men who held her
prisoner. s: