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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
GREETING FROM AMERICA
Cnrnrgic, for Committee, Gables
King Nibrr, and Earl Grey.

H. the spirit Of the British American
poacc centenary Andrew Carnegie chair
man OF the American committee. sent
cable messages yesterday TO Earl Grey
v. England aud knR Albert of belgium
'i'ne message ia Earl Grey said
"Ere this reaches your lordship the
Two .nglsn Speaking lands viii have en-
ioNed 100 Years Of peace ana far beyond
this the blessed revelation that In the up-
ward march OF civilization war between
ihC two loving hrothrt nations has Income
unthnhahie, Beyond all this other bless
nss pale, for the killing of men by men
! 'n BATH r. the crime OF crimes in this
Vl'i@ed afr, and his, alas' many of the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
Real Irish Celebration win Repro
duce Old Customs.

The Irish societies of this city VIII
hold a ST. stephens Night celebration
tomorrow night at DOnovan's Dancing
Academy, Fifty-nith street and Columbus
circle
This celebration viii he the first at
tempt to reproduce in New York the pat
terms" which are held in Ireland on ST.
stephens Day, the day following Christ
mas. Old Irish customs. such as Hunt
ing the Wren" as described by Kickham
in "Knocknsgow' and by other Irish
writers. will be revived, and Irish boys
and girls from the four provinces of
Th' Ould Country" will take part Ia
the old Irish dances.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
4 900 German sailors Forget Troub
les In Christmah Celebrat lon.

Kaiser Wilhelms troubles with the AL
lies did not dampen the Christmas spirit
of the 1000 German sailors informed in
Hoboken because of the war. on the con-
trary the crews made merry AT Pohlmann's
Hall, Ogden avenue and Ferry street,
Jersey City. from o'clock yesterday
Afternoon until we'll into this morning.
1t was the first time tina so many Ger
man sailormen spent Christmas together
anywhere away from Germany, so they
made the best of H.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
s3JO,OOO for Employers.

PHu.ApELrHrA. Dec 2i-The John y
Stetson Hat Company following a custom
inHugurated several years ago by play
ing Santa Claus to its $500 men and
women employees to-day distributed $3.50
600 worth of gifts The value OF the
Christmas token given each was in ratio
to the term of service and wage or salary
of the recipient.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25

peace will restore TO Client and the coun-
try of which she is q part the happiness
and reputation OF the past.
Let me also further express the hope
that we may soon meet under a condition
of lasting peace to celebrate such an aus
picious event as that of the signing OF a
treaty OF peace In historic Client. which
has been kept for 100 years"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
Employers Of Ftfsh Avenue Coach
Company Remembered.

After the drivers and conductors had
taken their ears into The garage of the
Fifth Avenue Coach Company last night
heavy gray sweaters were distributed to
the conductors and leather gauntlets to
the drivers. This was followed by an an
nouncement in behalf OF the company that
wind shields would be placed on all the
Omulbuses
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
Rcioicing Postponed.

"The outbreak of TINS terrible European
war, in which our country has been called
to take part ian defence OF the faith OF
treaties and the right of smaller and
weaker natonalities, has intertered with
our projects for the celebration and COM
pelled a postpo iement. The noble city of
,;hent is in the occupation of hostile
soldiery Both the Belgian people and
ourselves are absorbed in the tasks and
sacrifices made necessary by the nature
Of the struggle ny which they are pledged.
We must hold our rejoicings for the
blessings of the hundred years of British
American peace until the European war
is over.
To-day We can only recall to the public
mind, with deep thaHkfulness. the coun-
trys records of peaceful triumphs which
is now completed. and utter tn" prayer
ti,at The peas. between tSS British 2:!c.
American dcmucracies which has so long
endured may never be broken. and that
The disarmed frontier between the United
States and Canada may long continue
AZ an example to the world OF the safe
defence of mutual respect and trust in
the affairs of nations
''The time will soon. We hope. come
when We can announce "a new time table
for the celebration of the Hundred Years
Peace. when the story of what the Eng
lsh speaking peoples have accomplished
may bring good cheer and fresh courage
to world exhausted by war.
TN the meantime We salute our Ameri-
can cousins with a greeting of good will.
The proclamation issued by the Ameri-
can Peace Centenary Committee announc-
ing the designation of February ~ for
suitable exercises In the churches OF all
denominations throughout the United
states reads in part az follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25

employees at Ellis Island in the laborers'.
watchmens. hremeus and women's force.
who are the lowest paid employees at the
station.
Secretary Wilson has aboI shed the $500
grade and raised all OF the lowest paid
employees from $50 to S24O wear
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
National surety Company Gi>~s Cola
Pieces to Employees.

The National Surety Company az a
Christmas remembrance yesterday gave its
$40 employees gold pieces ranging in
value from $3.50 to $50, according to
length of service.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
increase IN Pay as Christmas CART
Of Ellis Island Workers.

Commissioner of immigration Frederic
g. Howe brought back from Washington
Christmas gift from Secretary of Labor
w. u, Wilson In the form OF n substantial
increase in salary To one hundred OF the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
FALL RIVER LINE
TO BOSTON $500

Str. " Pier u. y. r. It. Fulton St = Y.
daily AZ s y n. Music.
New London Line strs. w Pier a.. y. r., :,
Houston st, week DAYS only. $50 =. N Pier
TO- r.. r., =, r. 2,d st. oOi 4. NJ
New Haven Line str ". Pier - r. :.
katharine 81, wee. days 2t5 z. n
Bridgeport line str. w. Pier rs f.. Il. wee.
days only, II A, N.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-25
Enit:i In Justice.

"one hundred years ago to-day there
vas signed at Client in Flanders the
treaty of peace between Great Britain and
the United States. which marked the close
of what has happily proved to be the last
war between the EnG,.sn speaking peoples
Of the earth To-day the city of Client is
at the very centre of the terrible con-
hct that RACES in Europe. The American
Peace Centenary Committee cannot per
nit this anniversary to pass without In
viting the thoughtful attention OF their
fellow CITIZENS to the contrast presented
10y tho century long period Of peace which
English speaking peoples have enjoyed
among Themselves on the one hand and
the appalling destruction of life, property
and great monuments OF civilization winch
the European war involves on the other.
at had been orr confident hope That
the example which the English speaking
peoples have set in their relations with
each other would he followed by the other
great nations Il the earth IN the several
international relations. Unfortunately this
was not to he, and we are sorrowfully
called upou to mark our centenary cele-
bration IN tho midst OF the most terri
bile and destructive war that history
records.
Even at such n time We must avow
once more our emphatic faith in the SUI
rremacy Of justice over force law over
might We rejoice in the peaceful rela-
lions Of hundred years among all Eng
lish speaking peoples. aud particularly in
tho undef"uded and unfort!fod line nearly
600 miles in length which divides
the territory Of the United States from
that Of thc Dominion OF Canada. The
mutual trust, forbearance and hclptulness
which make that uudefended boundary
link and not a barrier between two peo-
ples we offer "a au example to our war
ring brothers across the sea-
Signed Joseph H. thoHte, chairman,
New York William Howard Taft, New
Haven Thomas T., BaNard, Wilmington :,
George W Buregh, New York; Mich
olas MURRAY Butlcr. New York; Andrew
Carnegie. Ncw YORK; william A. Clark
New York John -. Crlnmins, New York (:
Right Rev. James II. Darlington, IIar-
risburg William Curtis Demorest New
York: Henry : Driul,er, South Bethle-
hem; T. Taylor EllysOn. Richmond
Woodbridge y, Ferris, Lansing John H.
Finley Albany; Austen g. Fox, New
York: Albert FuGcnc iallatn, New York
James Cardinal Gibbons, baltimore: Sam
vel GompcrS, Washington; w. q. Hart,
New Orleans lob T. Hedges, New York
william u. Rowland, New York Andrew
r. Iumphry. New York; Harry Pratt
hudson, Chicago; Theodore Mathurg, Bal
iImore; Henry O. Morris, Chicago; Rob
,rt g. Morris New York: william church
Osborn. Ncw York, Alton T.. Parker. New
York Emu Root, Washington Francis
l.ynde Stctsor, New York. John \. Stew
art New York oscar s. Straus, New
York Frark $ Strcoter, Concord ward
ner Williams, Denver.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
Warranty Deeds

Revised by the Grand Mesa Abstract
Co. Week ending April %:
Ernest G. Miller to Shelly F. Miller.
tract Hotchkiss, $4,000.
]. D. Otergfell ct al to Annie Oberg-
fell Draper, tract Delta, 81.
Annie Obergfell Draper to John F.
Obergfell tract Delta, 81.
Annie Obergfell Draper TO Philip A.
Obergfen. tract Delta, 81.
Annie Obergfell Draper to ]. F.
Obergfeil ct al, tracts Delta, 81.
Annie Obergfell Draper to j. D.
Obergfell. tract Delta. 81.
Annie Obergfell Draper to ]. D.
Obergfell. tract Delta, 81.
Annie Obergfell Draper to Katherine
Obergfell. tract Delta, 81.
Garnet D. & R. Co. to L. S. Garnet
Ditch.
Ira w. Fowler to John s. Fuller,
tracts Cedaredge. s11 900.
Wiley A. Doyle to Orfey ]. Grim,
tract Read, 81.
NJ. O@Rourke Sr.. to octavia Butler
lots Delta, 81.
y. A Thomas to Thomas Glenn,
tract Paonia, 81.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

A. +. Hollenbeck, head officer of the
knights of Pythias in this state. whose
home is in Trinidad. Colorado. is max
ing an official tour of the Western
at social session of the local order
here last Thursday evening He Wis
tied the order in Hotchkiss on Friday
evening and in Cedaredge Saturday
evening. This was Mr.. Hollenbeck's
first visit in Delta county. though a
resident of Colorado for over a quar-
ter of a century, and he announced
himself as greatly surprised at the
many fine orchards and the great
fields OF hay and crops.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Robert Lamm, travelling salesman,
was here the latter part of the week
and made n trip to his 60-acre farm
on Redlands mesa He has owned the
place for five or six years and now
has ii In high state OF cultivation.
Mr. Lamm is proud OF his farm and
orchard holdings in this county and
considers the county one of the very
best in Coloroda. He also owns farm.
on Rogers mesa.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

The entertainment given in the Delta
opera house last Thursday evening
by the Boones was well attended and
the universal expression of opinion is
that 1t was one of the best of the kind
that has ever been presented in the
city. The performance opened with
sketch entitled. In the Tolls of So
ciety." and in this part of the program
Fritz Boone and his wife proved them.
selves clever entertainers in dramatic
lines. Excellent musical and literary
features followed, including n contralto
solo oy Miss jamie Mae Killian. a
soprano solo by Miss Irma Singleton,
a reading by Miss Vera Gets and
an unusually pleasing reading by Mrs.
c. A. Merrill. The protracted ap-
plause proved how much these num-
bers were appreciated. The program
was closed by another sketch by Mr.,
and Mrs. Boone, entitled. The Woman
Who Won.'
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Miss Violet Bowden celebrated her
birthday last "Wednesday afternoon by
entertaining some twelve or fifteen
young friends in delightful manner at
her home at the end of Third street
near Garnet mesa. Delightful re-
freshments were served and in the
evening the little folks enjoyed the
atre party.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Arthur King OF Eckert was an out
going passenger "Wednesday morning
for Cortez. Colorado. to which point
in the Stearns murder trial which is
to begin in the district court at Cor
tez today. Friday. MIR. King stated
Just before boarding the train that he
had a long. tedious journey before him
and that he expected to be pretty well
worn out before his arrival at his des-
tination. There is an eighteen-mile
stage ride before the finish of the
trip.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

The local order of Odd Fellows
gave a social session at their hall
in this city last Friday night, to which
their families and friends were invited.
and in consequence there was a large
attendance. Brief talks of general in
terest 10 the order were made by II. J..
Baird. w. a. Shepherd and others. and
there we're musical and literary num-
bers of a pleasing nature. Soical
games and refreshments aided very
materilly in making the affair COM
plete success
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Taylor Geer and wife have taken
lease on the Joe Crabill residence,
corner of Dodge and Seventh streets.
and are preparing 10 move this week
Mr Crebill and has family are expect
at their mountain camp in Escalante
canon.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

5 r. Berger the popular Grand
Junction optometrist and optician Will
be at the Delta house for two days.
May and 5. Monday and Tuesday
Mr. Berger is too well known to need
any Introduction. His 10 years of
active practice together with E.s
many patients is proof OF his ability
as a specialist in his line OF work.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Announcement has been received
of the arrival of a baby boy at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Beryl Gutridge.
in California. April Is. The Gutridges
were formerly residents of Delta and
are well known here.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

w o. Mclaughlin. at one time en-
gagged in the grocery business in this
city, his store being located in the
Lincoln building. arrived in Delta
Wednesday evening from Kensas City
and other points in the middle west
and will be here several days looking
Inns family is now at Gypsum. Colo
rado.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

was the guest of Mrs. w. II. Stewart
a few weeks since, received word that
her husband had been assigned to gov
ernment work in North Dakota and
they are leaving for that state at once.
The Neeleys are well known to many
residents of Delta
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

George Garren. who resides in the
Urcompahgre river valley about three
miles distant from this city, is rejoic-
ing over the advent of bright little
baby girl into his home on Monday,
April 81. Mother and child reported
doing nicely.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

c. L. Simpson received notice Dy
wire on Tuesday OF the death OF his
father It Greeley. and he departed
for that city next day. in order to be
in attendance upon the funeral ser
vices and burial which were to occur
either Friday or Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

DR.. Burgess and wife departed last
Saturday morning for the greatest
American city where the former is 20
take post graduate course which will
keep him there about six weeks.
They expect to be home about the mid
die OF June.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

O. c. Hand came down from his
Ridgway ranch Saturday of last week
and returned Tuesday. Mrs. Hand will
spend the summer at the ranch, where
independent will make them weekly
visits.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

There was heavy local hail storm
in Delta Sunday evening, but no re-
ports of serious damage have been re
ceived We infer that crops and
fruits were not sufficiently advanced
to receive much damage
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

L. L. Haines arrived in the city from
his home in Greeley, Colorado. last
Friday evening and will possibly re-
main in the district for some weeks
looking after his fine 20-acre peacl
orchard near Cory.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Weather all of last week and the
first of this. remained cool. though
there were but two light white
frosts The snow at high range has
scarcely bogus to melt. In fact, more
snow was added in most of the west
slope mountain sections during the
past ten days.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Frank Marshall. one of the energetic
Orchard mesa farmers, was an outgo-
ing passenger Saturday morning for
Gunnison, where he expected to com
bine business and pleasure.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Sheriff Sampson departed last Tues
day morning for Cortez, Colorado, to
which point he had been summoned
as a witness in a district court hear
ing in that county.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Mrs. William Lambert and her
daughter arrived in the city from
Telluride on Wednesday evening for
a visit with the formers cousin, Mrs.
James Arthur, on North Main street.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Mrs. E. T. Minney and baby, who
we're visitors in the capitol city for two
or three weeks, arrived home Saturday
morning. Mr.. Minney met them in
Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

G, 7. White received two fine bug
gies from the manufacturers this week.
one for the big. black team and the
other for the ponies Both are rubber
tired and fine running conveyances.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Mr.. c. r. Wheeler, manager of the
Lewis Mcohelke Chees company, was
in Delta last Saturday in the interest
of the new factory's product The
factory has capacity of 5000 pounds
OF milk per day and has now been
running for a month since opening.
Samples of the cheese made looked
and tasted good. Independent is glad
to note the auspicious launching of
Delta county's first cheese factory.
which it hopes will reap unbounded
success.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Charles Peterson came over from
Montrose last Sunday evening for
brief visit with his family. and re-
turned TO the foothill city on Mon
day
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Selling your home to buy an auto
mobile? What will you do without i
home?' Won't need none after git
the auto; wouldn't never be there,
anyhow"
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

The new fire escapes were put on
the Delta opera house this week, thus
insuring a certain feeling of safety
to patrons of that place
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Carey s. Adams and H. w. Pratt
made trip to Montrose Sunday in the
interest of the excursion to Denver in
July, to the Elks reunion.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Walter Jenness was a business WIS.,
itor in Ridgway the first of the week
for two or three days.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Fred Eels is home from two or
three months business and pleasure
visit in Chicago and other parts of
Illinois.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

George Hawkins and Guilford Att
wood have rented the Maddox ranch
on Tongue Creek for the season
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Mrs. +. J. Womack and Mrs. Dan
Baldwin were outgoing passengers
yesterday morning. the former 10
Mancos and the latter to Durango.
where they are TO visit with relatives
and friends few weeks.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

The FOCAL order OF Elks are making
needed improvements on the property
purchased of Mrs. Mccartney at the
corner OF Main and Sixth streets.
one OF these improvements is the con-
struction of new and substantial
foundations for all parts OF the frame
residence now occupying the lots. The
cottage occupying the lots is to be
made modern.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Mrs. VIII Chiles entertained party
of friends at the home of the family on
Dodge street last Friday evening. y
course supper was served.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Albert Salisbury and wife came in
last Friday evening. the former from
Muncie. Indiana. where she had been
the guest of relatives and friends for
about two months. and the latter from
Denver 10 which point he had gone
In order to accompany his wife on
the last stretch of her long journey.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

President James II. Kelley, of the
Gunnison State normal. was a Delta
visitor last Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

]. T. Shue and his mother returned
home Monday morning from a few
days pleasant visit with friends in
Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01
LOCAL AND PERSONAL,

Charles Pettinger returned from
Utah last week and will spend the
summer on Tongue Creek.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Roy " elch was a visitor in Tellu-
ride first of the week, returning
home Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Mrs. II. f. Van Volkenburgh is eX'
pected in tomorrow from her home a;
Gallatin. Missouri. for an extended
visit with her son. ]. d. Van Valken-
hurgh, and family.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Lilacs are in bloom; SO are the or
chards.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

c. l.. Phillips returned to his home
in Palisade Wednesday evening. after
a few days visit with his brother,
". A. Phillips, who owns a ranch 1T
the foot of Cedar mesa. The Palisade
man is a merchant of the valley.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Fred Parker purchased so stands of
bees of Fred Taft on Tongue creek
last week.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

George W Bruce was in Montrose
Tuesday or ditch unification busi-
ness.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

License to wed was issued this week
beth E. Meyers, both of Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

The members of the Methodist
church and congregation enjoyed a
Harvest home festival at the church
parlors Wednesday evening. after
which an interesting program was
given. followed by the roll call of the
church. The Ladies' Aid society do
mated and served the dinner and. es-
pecial praise is due to these ladies'
for the excellent food. rs we'll as to
their splendid service.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

The following subscriptions to lnde-
pendent have been received the past
week: w. A. Doyle, Read; c. S.
Blanchard. Cedaredge: Joseph Ho-
grefe, Lincoln. Nebraska; NJ. j.,
Beard. Eckert: DR.. William Crawford,
J. f. Bowers, James X. Livengood,
Delta: :. RTeats, C.E Wise, ,Hotchkiss; ;
f. c. Harrison, Stockton, California; ;
Mrs. Whiteaker, Austin; w. 5, Rev
nolds. Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Joe Ingram has purchased an inter
est in the City Market with Roy C,
Alcorn and will possibly take an ac-
tive part in the business at some fu-
ture date.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

April went out with bang.
Band concert starts at O'Clock
tonight
F. D. Catlin was in the city Monday
from Montrose.
Stop, Lookl Listen, Band con-
cert Friday. May |, Opera House.
Shorty Paper Franklin was N
the city yesterday, selling Peters
paper.
Popular program will be given at
the band concert Friday night, at
opera House.
Miss Eva Williams arrived home
yesterday morning from Canon City
where she had visited month with
her sister
J. Z. Hillman arrived home last
saturday from a two weeks business
and pleasure visit in Colorado Springs
and Denver.
Farm work all over the country is
rushing. Weather has been cool, with
occasional showers. Alfalfa is making
fine growth.
Mrs. James Arthur entertained some
ten or twelve friends at a neatly ap-
pointed six o'clock dinner yesterday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ, Purcell moved
to their ranch eighteen miles distant
from Delta, on Wednesday, and will
remain there indefinitely.
Mrs. II. +. Van Volkenburgh is eN-
pected in tomorrow from her home a;
a
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ, Purcell moved
to their ranch eighteen miles distant
from Delta, on Wednesday, and will
remain there indefinitely.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Rev ". D. Nagnon. rector of St.
Lukes Episcopal church. is confined
to his home with an attack of grippe.
Independent is requested to announce
that on this account there will be no
services at St. Luke's Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Miss Eva Williams arrived home
yesterday morning from Canon City
where she had visited a month with
her sister
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Popular program will be given at
the band concert Friday night, at
opera House.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

F. D. Catlin was in the city Monday
from Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

J. e Hillman arrived home last
saturday from a two weeks business
and pleasure visit in Colorado Springs
and Denver.