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The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Fire Causes Con-
siderable Loss

The Green Front lunch room on
Main street, a few doors south of the
Cook corner on Main and Fourth, op-
at about l o'clock last Saturday morn
ing from an overheated range in the
kitchen and was considerably damaged
before the fire department could re-
spond to a call and check the blaze.
1t was an unseemly hour for the
people of Delta to roll out of their
couches and start out on the hunt for
a blaze and possible wrecking of pro-
perty. but when the call is sounded
one is always anxious about the point
and object of destruction and can not
resist the call. Consequently there
were many at the scene and to assist
in wetting down frame property near
by and preventing a spread of the red
monster.
The lunch car is usually kept open
until 1 O'Clock, sometimes 2, accord
ing to demands of the patrons, but on
this occasion the night man had closed
in the cooking range and he had no
more than reached his sleeping quar-
ters until the car was ablaze and bad
ly wrecked.
The building is owned by Mrs. Dryes-
dale of Austin, the equipment by other
parties and both have suffered an
almost entire loss for, as We under
stand it, there was no insurance on
either. There was considerable op-
position to the placing of small frame
buildings in this block at the time of
construction of the Blue Front build
ing and it is now hardly likely that
the place will be rebuilt or repaired
Mr.. Daniels is looking for other quar-
tiers suitable for the business.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
I. o. o. F. Repre-
SentatiVeS Back

w. A Shepherd, who, with Hon.
Frank c. Goudy, of Denver, was rep
resentative for Colorado Encampment
tC the Sovereign Grand Lodge con-
vention held at Atlantic City, N j 4,
arrived home Tuesday.
Mr.. Shepherd says he had the time
of his life.
At this meeting a notable feature
was the vote for Grand Sire, resulting
in the election of Daniels, of Georgia.
The name of Frank C. Goudy was pre-
sented and he held second place
straight through the nine ballots TAX
en-, practically assuring his election
two years hence. Robertson of Okla
homa, was elected Deputy Grand Sire.
Father Muckle was installed Grand
Treasurer. rounding out fifty years of
service in that office during his ninety
years of life. a most remarkable
record.
The question OF reducing the age
limit of membership from 81 to IS
years, came up, and. after spirited
fight, was turned down for the 22nd
time
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Death of Mary
Elizabeth Moore

Mary Elizabeth Moore, 20 years OF
age and eldest daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Moore of the Redlands
mesa district. died at the home OF
the family on Monday. September 2s,
of tubercular troubles from which she
had been a sufferer for nearly two
years.
The family came to this city from
their former home in Tennessee some
two or three years ago hoping to find
the change beneficial to their daugh-
ter's health and for time the young
lady did seem TO gain IN strength
and vigor but the dread monster had
already taken so firm hold that his
grasp was not to be shaken and death
came as above stated.
The funeral services were held IN
the Baptist church at 4 O'Clock Tues
day evening. Rev. Crawford officiat-
ing and there were many friends and
acquaintances of the family present
10 pay final tribute.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
DeltaiteS Attend
MOntrOSe Fair

Nearly a thousand Delta and Delta
county people attended the fair IN
Montrose county last week, a great
majority of this number being there
on Thursday and Friday, the closing
days, and all or nearly all are saying
that the exhibit part of the show was
all that was really worth while. The
track program had a number of ex
cellent wild west features that were
of interest to many but the average
westerner has already witnessed these
cowboy stunts" on the range and
does not care for them on a race
track. There were two good harness
horses, it is reported, and they were
on the track almost continuously. OF
course DR.. Drew" has a record of
something like 2:15, and since the
other horse was a slow one the races
were more or less farcical It is re-
ported that over four thousand people
the fair Thursday afternoon
and nearly as many on Friday. And
so, after all, Montrose fair association
gets the money even if the track did
fail to have anything worth looking at.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02


Mrs. r. S. Kelso was thoroughly
equal to the occasion last Tuesday
morning when she saw three erstwhile
tourists emerge from the barn at the
rear OF her home with a pair of her
husbands boots. Her first impression
was. when she saw the men come out
OF the barn. that one OF the number
was Mr.. Kelso. but closer investigl.
tion revealed the fact that all were
strangers and that they had possibly
passed the night on hay in the loft.
She followed the trio to point in
front of the Merrill residence on Dodge
street where she accosted them with
n charge of having stolen the boots.
They stated that they had found them
in an alley. but Mrs. Kelso insisted
that they belonged to her husband
and eventually gained possession OF
the stolen goods and returned to her
home.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02

Bishop F. S. Spaulding, head of the
Episcopal church in Utah, aad we'll
and favorably known in this city,
was instantly killed in Salt Lake
City last Friday night when an auto
mobile in which he was riding struck
a curb and was overturned. Bishop
Spalding's skull was fractured and his
neck was broken. With him in the
car at the time were the young daugh-
ter of William H. King of Salt Lake
City, and one other person. Miss
King. who was driving, and the other
occupant OF the auto escaped prac-
tically unhurt. Bishop Spaulding has
visited in this city many times within
the past few years, and all members
of the local Episcopal church will
unite in the sorrow felt for his family
and closest friends.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Two Train Loads
Cattle Shipped

There's a diversity of enterprises
and interests in this county which
makes the district one of the best in
the entire state and every fastener
who comes here takes ready note of
these facts. He is here but few
days until he comes to know that
nowhere on earth can better fruit he
grown; he soon finds that potatoes.
grain and all kinds of agricultural
products prosper here and that the
quality of each is equal If not superior
to those grown in other parts OF the
union.
And then we have great herds of
cattle in these districts where the
soil and other conditions are only
adapted for this purpose, in fact suited
to no other. and from this branch of
industry much ready money comes in
at different seasons OF the year. A
train load of twelve cars were shipped
TO the markets in Denver on Tuesday
by Messrs. W. E. Schoolfield. Hallock
Brothers. Frank Hoppe and Emerson
Seeley, and today. Friday. another
train load of twenty cars will be
shipped to the markets in Kansas City
by ]. S. Maupin and George Thornley,.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Interesting Letter
From Honolulu

In letter received recently from
Ben c. Stearns, now located at Homo
lulu, T. H., the following interesting
information was received regarding
battle ships in port there: The
war has boosted the price of sugar up
very high which helps this country.
The German cruiser 'Nurnberg. which
is very small par ship carrying 4-inch
guns, came in port Tuesday morning.
Under the neutrality laws they were
permitted to take on about 700 tons
of coal and remain not over "a hours.
The German residents here cent
aboard immense quantities Of fruits.
vegetables, cigars, beer. etc, for the
crew. saw two or three head OF
cattle also that were placed aboard.
It's pretty tough luck for these fell
lows to be way out here In the Pacific
with no German port to go to, and
superior ships Of both British and
Japanese hunting them down. In a
statement to the newspapers the COM
mander said he expected the 'Nurn-
berg to be the coffin OF himself and
men. but would fight It out anyway.
They sailed out to sea about 9 O'Clock
Tuesday night and have not been
heard of since"
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Commissioners
to Fortify Jail

The board of county commissioners
OF this county are now fully deter
mined that the county Jail is insuf-
ficient for the purposes for which
maintained since number of success
full deliveries have been made within
the present year and they are now
planning to have cement and concrete
floors installed and the walls and cell
ings lined with half or three-quarter
inch steel These improvements will
certainly insure the detention Of crime
classes who must frequently be held
for months at a time.
An expert on jail construction Is
expected to arrive in the city inside
the next few weeks when orders win
be given for the steel and contract
let for putting In the floor.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Court Disposes
of Civil Cases

There was much general interest in
the Miller divorce proceedings in the
district court last Friday and Satur-
day which eventually resulted in a ver-
dict in favor OF the plaintiff, Mrs. Alice
Miller now of Calhan, Colorado, who
had brought suit against her husband,
Ralph Miller of Hotchkiss. Mrs. Mil
Ter charged her husband with cruelty
and he had brought a counter claim
of similar nature. The Millers were
married in Hotchkiss about five years
ago and they have two bright little
girls who are to remain in possession
of their mother. Ralph Miller is the
son of Charles Miller, one of the we'll
to-do farmers of the North Fork dis
trict Attorney Adair Hotchkiss repre-
sented the plaintiff and Z. S. Bobbitt
the defendant.
The several civil cases didsposed OF
at this term were as follows:
Fred S. Hotchkiss, E. C. Hotchkiss
and A. ]. Hotchkiss VS.. the Hotchkiss
aSstNAaSAoh ah0 Il ASa ANShAs NquAe-
Judgment rendered in favor of plain
tiffs and quitting title to defendants
fair association property. =.
w. E. Boyd and Ira E. Daily VS.. Ruby
Neff, Missouri Neff and the Delta Ma
tional bank; money demand. Settled
out of court.
E. NJ. Duke VS.. F. w. Simonds.
money demand. Judgment favor Of
plaintiff for sSS1.00.
Susan p. Plantz and John Plantz VS..
Jno. E. and w. S. Cole. Injunction
proceedings. Judgment for 800 and
injunction favor of plaintiff.
II. G. Poe VS.. A. d. Taylor; appli-
cation for receiver denied.
Three cases against Geo. Duke by
r. w. Simonds viii be heard before a
referee from Montrose and the hear
ings will be held at Hotchkiss.
Court adjourned at 1880 Wednesday
morning in time for Judge Black to
make the train for his homo In Mont
rose and he win open the regular SEES
sion in Grand Junction next Monday.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02

In response to President Wilson's
request that Sunday, October 4 be OBJ
served by the churches as day OF
prayer for peace, Dr.. C. B. Steele of
the Methodist church. will speak
Sunday morning on the subject:
IAN Ancient Prayer for Peace" The
evening sermon subject will be: "The
Subject and Object Of Preaching"
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Be Sure You Are Registered.

Notice is hereby given to all voters
within the City of Delta, that the
registration books for the General
Election of November 3rd, 1914, will
close on Oct. 18th. Be sure you are
registered before that date. Registra-
tion books, for Delta only, are in the
office of the County Clerk, and regis
trations will be made at any time up
to Oct. Goth. Registrations must BIZ
register other members of his or her
family
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Died.

Mary. eldest daughter of John Cal
win and Della Carson Moore, born
January End, 1894, died September
28th, 1914.
Sweet as the song that once con-
soled our pain,
But never will be sung to us again,
Is thy remembrance. Now the hour
of rest
Has come to thee. sleep, Darling. it
is best"
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02

Alta Estes Two ilTst prizes and one
second on fancy work.
Laura Mower, first prize on a pic
ture and first prize on center piece.
Charles Fairlamb. second on corn,
first on sweet potatoes, first on POM
mentpes and second on sweet potatoes.
Paul Jones, two firsts on beets.
Hazel Near, first on center piece.
Ruby Stanford. first on apron.
Eugene Smith. first and second on
tomatoes.
SEVENTH GRADE
Ruth Blanchard, first on embroid-
cry tpillow cases).
Grace Thompson, second on en-
broiderys
Katherine Minney, first on Barred
Plymouth Rocks, first on bantam
rooster, first on squash.
Erwin Ward. first on summer
squash. first on winter squash, first
on pumpkin.
Charles Fulghum, second on Be-
gonia.
Fred Davis. first on pigeons.
Gertrude Pierce. first on cake.
Dorothy Nelson, first on grape jelly.
Gladys Walker, first on corn and
squash.
Gladys Lippert. first on canned
peaches.
Walter Henderson. first on sun
flower.
Ralph Stocker. first on bookrack.
Helen Agnew, first on sourds.
LLOYD Hines. first on tie rack.
Rita Dott, second on canned
peaches.
Maurice Wright, first on apples.
Mary Griffith. first on canned beans.
Mertie Jarret, second on peanuts
and cantaloupes.
SIXTH GRADE
Samuel Neff, first on peaches.
Samuel Fairlamb, first on corn; sec
ond on peppers.
Thos. Adams, second on beans.
Reese Porter, second on apples.
Ray Sidebottom, first on cabbage,
first on carrots. second on squash.
Lawrence Monahan, first on sorg-
hum.
Alfred Kyffin, first on bantams.
Thos. Gerger, first on rabbits.
Herman Muller. first on pumpkins.
Arthur Lewis. second on pumpkins.
Edwin Chase. first on dahlias.
SIXTH GRADE GIRLS-DOMESTIC
SCIENCE EXHIBIT
Grace Cartwright. first on cake.
Esther Gay, second on cake.
Isabelle Page, first on butter.
Agnes Jones, first on canned grapes.
Alene Baird, first on grape juice.
Sylvia Cook, first on pickles.
Hazel Vernon, second on pickles.
Gertrude Sanders, first on canned
tomatoes.
Dorothy Wonders, second on can
ned tomatoes.
Florence Allen. first on canned
pears.
Ellen Dorsey, second on canned
cherries.
Bertha Gum. first on jelly.
Margaret Trembley, second on can
ned jelly.
Mae Doughty, first on crochet.
Blanche Jacobs. ''rst on table run
ner.
Eleanor wheelock, first on embroid-
cred towel; second on hat and pill
low.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02


Milk Test-------..---..----Pro c. E. Smith
Music Orchestra
Especially Instructive and entertain
ing was the milk test conducted by
Mr.. Smith. which occupied considera-
BILE time, and during its progress the
orchestra dispensed lively music
The professor used an apparatus such
as is used in the Agricultural colleges
and made a thorough demonstration
The milk was mixed with sulphuric
acid in test tubes, placed in the appar-
atus and whirled rapidly with a CEN
trifugal motion for five minutes, then
the tubes were replaced and ogain
whirled for one minute, when the test
was complete. Mr.. Smith stated that
the agricultural class would be glad
to test any milk the patrons of the
school wished to weigh and bring to
them, providing that the entire milk
ing was taken together and thoroughly
mixed. before separating the milk TO
be tested. The room was crowded to
the doors, but the demonstration re
NtiNtu Nnt dlttullOu Vi dil
At the close of this program the
guests repaired TO the domestic
science room where they found a
magnificent display of everything
beautiful or eatable. The exhibits
were arranged in groups by the vari-
GUS classes under the able direction of
their instructors, and one would al
most believe he had dropped suddenly
into the exhibition hall of some
Western Slope county fair, such skill
had been displayed and so much in
terest taken in its accumulation.
There were pumpkins, potatoes, to-
matoes, canned fruits, jellies, cakes,
chickens, rabbits, pigeons and horde
of other interesting things, all raised
or made by the pupils who displayed
them with names proudly written on
cards attached thereto.
1t was an occasion long to be re
membered and which one must have
seen to appreciate. This agricultural
experimenting is deserving OF tho
highest commendation, and who can
doubt that it will work for the max
ing Of better men and women of to-
morrow?
Not the least of the pleasing part
of the afternoon was the delicious
coffee served by the girls of Miss
Burch's domestic science class, who,
attired in dainty white caps and
aprons graciously waited on all who
cared to indulge. II this coffee was
any criterion. we surmise that the
future husbands OF the domestic
science girls will not be telling about
the coffee that mother used to make
Following is a list Of the students
who received prizes on displays:
EIGHTH GRADE
Herbert Peck. first prize on water
melon.
Frances Pinger. second prize on
apron.
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02
Pupils of Grade Schools
Have Splendid Exhibit

On Friday afternoon of last week
the teachers and pupils of the Grade
schools, Sixth to Eight Grades inclu-
siye, entertain the parents and friends
in the assembly room of the Lincoln
building with most pleasing, as we'll
as unusual program. The following is
the order of the exercises:
The Delta independent., 1914-10-02

CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREASURER
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-09-25
RAY MURDERER CAPTURED
Town Police Officers Take Into Gus.
tody Jesus VilIalobas Wanted for
Ray Murders.

On Tuesday night Town Marshal
crawford and Deputy Marshal Tom
McCulloch captured a Mexican on
Shannon Hill, who gave his name
as Jesus Marcos, but who the off
GERS asserts is Jesus VillaIobas. want
ed in Pinal county for the murder
OF Phfn Brown, and other officers.
VINO were in pursuit of Mexican
morse thieves, and who were ambush-
ed and killed by the outlaws.
The town officers received word
several days ago that Villalobas was
supposed to have come in this di-
rection and the officers have been
keeping a sharp look out for him
They learned that a Mexican answer
ing the description of villalobas
was In hiding in vacant house on
shannon hill known as No. 7. ON
tuesday night the two officers sur
the house, forced the door
and found Mexican hiding in the
corner of the house. He had a
sack of grub and it is believed that he
intended to make his departure from
this locality that night.
He was landed in jail and on Thurs
day Mexican who knows ViIIalobas
arrived here from Florence and posi-
lively identified the man as being
one of the Ray murderers. Sheriff
Hall, of Pinal county, will arrive
here on Saturday afternoon for the
prisoner. 1t is said that a reward
IF several hundred dollars has been
'nered for the capture of Villalobas.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-09-25
COPPER QUEEN TO RE-
SUME ORE PURCHASES

Within a few days the Conner
Queen Consolidated Mining company
will resume the purchasing of Gus
toms ores, according to the statement
made this week by the management.
No specific date for the opening has
yet been made. The company has
been definitely out of the market for
customs ores since the outbreak of
the European war.
resumption of the purchase of ores
VIII mean much to this section of the
country, particularly in Sonora. Meyj.
co. Many of the smaller proner-
ties which sell their ore usually to
the Copper Queen will probably he
able to resume operations.
Bisbee mines of the Copper Queen
now employ 100 men as AGAINST
$500 employed when the war broke
out.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-09-25
TWIN PEAKS coMpANx

In a recent letter received from 7
F. Frazier, President of The Twin
Peaks Mining Co., which has been
operating just across the line in New
Mexico, he states that he is able to
inform the stockholders in the Clif.
Ton and Duncan country that the
$4,000 being raised from the sale
OF the per cent bonds is progressing
satisfactorily and practically the en-
tire issue has been subscribed. Mr..
Frzier states that it is the intention
of the company to complete the 30 ton
concentrating and cyaniding mill at the
nine at the earliest possible date.
since the receipt of the above COM
from Mr.. Frazier the Fra
is informed from Silver City that in
proceedings are being pre-
pared tnere and an application made
to the court in that county TO de.
clare the Twin Peaks Companv an
lnsolvent corporation.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-09-25
CIRCUS ATTACHES ARRESTED
ACCUSED OF CRUEL MURDEE

Robbed Mexican in Maricopa Count,
and Threw Body from Movinc
Train-Maricopa Slim, Famous
Officer, Follows Them,
Four negro hangers-on of tbe Rar.
mum Baily circus were arrested
IN Douglas Wednesday by Deputy
Sheriff Powers of Maricopa county
on charge of murder. They will he
taken at once to Maricopa county
where they will have their preIimir1-
ary hearing on the charge. They were
Lra1led to Douglas and captured by
Fowers, famous throughout the state
py the name "Maricopa Slim" for
MS many captures of criminals
through his strategy.
Local officers were not fold much
OF the story of the killing. However
they know that Powers caught the
men accused of the crime by the To-
cation OF several articles of loot
winch they are alleged to have Sc
cured from the body of the Mexican.
among the articles taken from the
murdered man was a hat which it is
SAID one of the negroes was wearing
Wnen he was apprehended.
POWERS made an attempt to locate
Cne murderers in Tucson. He arrest |
ed one OF the train guards on the
;narge, but subsequently found that
ne was not the man wanted He
hen followed the train to Douglas
"nere he overhauled the men whom
le now has in custody and whom he
'rates ne is sure are the murderers. {
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-09-25
GOES
On WAR PATH IN
MEXICO
Repudiates carranza and Starts a
New Revolution in War Torn Re-
public. Is MobiIizing His Army Of
the North at Torreon.

On again. On again. Gone again.
Inc revolutionary war has broken
out in Mexico and Villa is rushing
MS army of the north to Torreou
preparatory for a march on Mexico
City.
General Francisco Villa, commander
OF the army of the north, and prob
aDIy the most powerful man in
Mexico today, has repudiated General
venustiano Carranza and declared his
independence of the government In
Mexico City. In a signed statement
General Villa gives his reasons for
the step which probably means an
other reign of bloodshed and strife
IN the war torn republic. The
statement follows:
In view of the attitude of Venus
tiano Carranza, which has been the
cause of great injuries to our coun-
Try, and since he could never gov
ern republic nor make happy
country which aspires to real
democracy and which wants to have
government emanating from the
people, subject to an Interpretation OF
the national feelings, we have been
Obliged to renounce him as command
er-in-chief of the constitutionaIist
army in charge of the executive
power; and we have declared HOSTILE
LES oeing disposed to fight until the
last until he is forced to abandon his
power and place the same in the
hands of the real representatives Of
the people who are disposed to
remedy all evils CT the republi. and
to direct it through the proper road
of progress and well being.
We are not in favor of personal
Ism, but we are defenders of princi-
lies. ard consequently we will not
lght against any other of the chiefs
who have contributed to the downfall
u the usurper Huerta, our difficulties
oelng against the person of Venustiano
Jarranza..
obreeon Sent to e Paso.
The states Of Sonora. Zacatecas
md part of Coahuila have second
d up to the present our attitude. and
hortiy VIC will be Joined by adhererts
rom other localities General Obre-
on will leave tonight for Ell Paso.
Texas.
FRANCISCO VILLA.