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The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Looks Better for
Potato Prices

On account of the potato crop fail
ure in New York state and a lighter
yield in other states, The Packer has
received a number of inquiries with
regard to foreign potatoes. For the
information of its readers The Packer
states that the embargo on English
and Scotch potatoes still holds and
this stock cannot be brought into this
country on that account. Germany
and Belgium could not ship if they
wanted to on account of the war.
which has given England fun possess
sion of the high seas.
II looks like a high potato market
throughout the winter. New York
state potatoes will not move before
January /. and then the movement
will be very light. The crop is prac
tically killed by blight. The produc
ton of Aroostook county potatoes is
much lighter than last year. The
acreage was large but during the past
month. since digging time has begun,
it has developed that the spuds are
falling from 30 to 80 bushels to the
acre short of normal yield. In lower
Maine the blight has done a great
deal of damage to potatoes.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
independent Subscriptions.

Subscriptions to Independent have
been received as follows since last
report:
Western Colorado Power Co. Salt
Lake, Utah; Mrs. Emma Weeks, Ven
ton, Md; L. Willie. J. C. Rowbotham,
Cedaredge; John Boyden, +. p. Has
tings, olathe: w. l. Savage, Craw-
ford: Il. ID. Macklin. Austin: C. +.
Wetzel, Wyoming, Del; f. c. Burd,
II. F. Cook. S. ]. Kyffin, ]. w Kuhn
ley. Dan Wagner. Heath NJ. Walker.
j. 5. Robinson. Mrs. J. Bagley. Thos.
Dewar, Harry G. Shaffer, Delta; Geo.
Graham, Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Another Cause.

Some of the big papers are trying
to explain, "Why railroads are dis
tressed." The main reason they give
is that the roads are compelled to
pay more for help and to receive less
for service. Another reason might
be because they watered their stock
and plastered their property with
$50 100000 mortgages. II takes some
money to pay interest on s50,0o0.o 900
or 00.000.000 of Indebtedness. II
the crazy finance" part had been
eliminated from railroad building, II
would have helped much.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Cases of Interest Now On
In the County Court

day of this week. At the close Judge
Dingman took the matter under ad-
visement.
Another case before the county
court tried this week is that of Asbury
White V. Emmett Gould. The issue is
of replevin and it is up to the court,
as it was to Solomon many years
ago, to decide which of the parties
is the owner of q Montrose marker
The marker is the only property in
dispute. Both sides claim it as their
property. Mr.. White brought an ac-
tion in repleyin to have the issue de-
termined. Mr.. Gould resolved to de-
fend his title to the marker. A large
number of witnesses have been be-
fore the court to testify on one side
or the other. and it is estimated that
it will cost nearly 5000 to find out
who really owns a marker valued at
about $50.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
The War, Its Cost,
Effect, Progress

The cost of the European war
would have gone far to pension every
citizen of those countries who were
rated as poor But that need not
have been resorted to. as. of course,
II would not have been. But the
same money, or one-half of it, invest
ed in development of resources and
prises. would have supplied labor at
good wages for the lifetime of their
entire population, and this despite
their possibly overcrowded condi
tions. The other course was decided
upon, and to date good many mil
lions have been killed and the work
of slaughter is still going on.
But the war. with its fearful toll
of life and property and money, will
have its lesson. and that lesson will
be for future peace. When ended and
sane period has been regained, il
is doubtful IL there will be another
call to arms for battles between ma
tions for generations to come. Let
hS htPNs ~ MY 'o''f Nhshs inns WIZ
prove true.
The recognition of Caranza by this
nation and the South American gov.
ernments is expected to bring about
peace in Mexico, though villa declares
that he will continue fighting. Many
of his soldiers are reported laying
down their arms and accepting the
amnesty offered by the newly estab.
lished authority. Gen. Caranza, the
accepted head of the government,
says the lives and property of for.
eigners in Mexico will be protected,
Much of the European war interest
is now centered in the Balkans and
in the fight for the Dardenelles. The
Serbs are resisting the Bulgarians
with claimed success. while both Ger
many and France are rushing aid to
the Balkan fields and the Dardenelles.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Accidental Shot Skaters
Cedared8e Mans Leg

to the hospital in Salida where every
attention is at hand. Consequently
he was taken to that hospital by his
wife Sunday morning and it is now
reported that he is doing as well as
stances and if complications do not
set in he will be able to return to
his home inside the next few weeks
Mr.. Daniels is about 3S or 40 years of
age.
The Gunnison News-Champion in
referring to the accident states it
occurred at an early hour in the fore
noon on the Dry Creek flat near AL
Haines' homestead, but Daniels was
unable to attract attention and get
help until noon. He had killed his
horse to put it out of the misery of a
broken hind leg, and was trying to
make a pair of crutches out of the
buggy thills, when Val Ehret, Jr.
came along on horseback. He took in
the situation, soon had his car on the
scene and brought Daniels to Gunni-
son that afternoon. where Dr.. Hanson
fixed him up sufficiently to go to
Delta on the train yesterday morning.
In fact Mr. Daniels had started for
Delta and Cedaredge Tuesday and
was driving through when the acci-
dent happened.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Mission Study
Class Meeting

The Garnet mesa division Of the
Missions Study Glass spent a pleas
ant and profitable study hour on
Tuesday evening at Professor Hen
dershot's home. By serving a "ques-
ton salad" Mrs. Parry, who makes a
delightful leader. drew the class into
an interesting discussion based on
the first chapter of Arthur ]. Browns
book. ''The Why and How of Foreign
Missions" Those present left with
better appreciation of the signifi-
canoe of the great commission, Go
we into all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature.
Next Tuesday the class will meet
at the killian home. An earnest in
vitation to attend is extended TO all
young people OF the community.
West Side.
The meeting of the Young Peoples
Union Missionary Society of Delta.
was held at the home of Mrs. a. w.
Jarrett on Dodge street, on Tuesday
October 19. The following officers
were elected: Miss Mabel Briney.
president; Alice Wright. chairman;
Racheal Wiseman. secretary. Rev.
Leslie Obert gave a very interesting
talk on mission topics" The read
ing by Miss Briney was especially en-
ioyed. All expressed themselves as
having a very pleasant evening. About
twenty young people were present.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. c, ]. Adams of 6S1 Pal
mer street, at 1880 p. m. Tuesday,
october 26. A good program will be
rendered. We hope for n larger at
tendance at those meetings.
North Delta.
A meeting of the Young Peoples
Union Missionary Society will be held
at the home of Miss Boone at 1880
p m. Tuesday. October 26. Rev. Les
lie Obert will lead the meeting. EN-.
pect large percentage of the young
people to be present.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
To the Voters Of Delta.

Having been petitioned by large
number of friends to allow my name
to be submitted to the voters as n
candidate for the office OF Commits
sioner of Public Affairs. Highways.
Health and Civic Beauty and ex-Of-
ficio Mayor of the City of Delta at
the municipal election to be held on
the second day of November, 1915, and
having been absent from the city for
a month on business for the county. |
have had no time to meet the voters
of the city. However. will say that
IL the voters of this city decide on
that day to place me in this position of
honor. | will at all times endeavor to
carry out the desires of the people by
enforcing. all of the laws and ordin.
ances of the city and the laws of the
state as laid down by statute and con-
duct the business of the office ON the
most economical basis possible under
the circumstances; with this pledge
as my platform l respectfully solicit
your votes on election day.
Yours very truly.
Adv. JOHN ]. TRAVIS.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
News From Two
Delta Students

Independent is more than pleased to
publish the following communication
just received from Fort Collins:
Il cannot refrain from writing to
mention a real honor which has come
to Delta county. 1t has no reference
to any prizes taken at the great Den
yer congress. but it has reference di-
rectly to an Investment in brains
which one Delta county farmer is
making.
Last Tuesday morning at general
assembly | listened to two beautifully
rendered piano solos by Minnie Sweit-
zer and at the next assembly period
which occurred on Thursday, saw
Morgan Sweitzer decorated with the
colors of Alpha Zeta. which means
that he stands well up at the head of
his class and the whole student body
in scholarship and general student
qualities.
Very truly yours,
"CHAS. S. SMITH"
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22

Judge Dingman of the County Court
has under advisement case of con-
siderable importance to fruit growers
and commission men and his judg-
ment, when rendered will be watched
with interest 1t was the case of
The Paonia Fruit Exchange company
V. George Graham. being a money de-
mand for s265.00. The contentious of
the plaintiff are that the money was
advanced to the defendant to pay for
expenses in the packing and shipping
of peach crop. upon which nothing
was realized. The defendants con-
tended that the plaintiff agreed to
furnish all the necessary expense at
its own risk upon a division of profits
In order to get the handling of the
crop. There was considerable testi-
mony on both sides. The case was
being tried Thursday and Friday of
last week and taken up again Tues
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Delta Football
Team Defeated

Some twelve or fifteen auto loads
of Montrose High school pupils and
their friends were here last Saturday
afternoon to take part in and witness
the gridiron contest between the High
school team OF that town and Delta
on Garnet mesa grounds and they
we're jolly lot Of youngsters.
The game was called at about $3.50
with good sized audience present
to follow the plays Of the battle for
supremacy and all were well pleased
with the spirit OF the struggle. At
the finish the score was 2 to 0 in
favor OF the visitors.
In the evening reception and
dance was given in honor Of the Wis.,
itors which was largely attended and
afforded much pleasure for all pres
ent. Parker's orchestra furnished
music for the occasion.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22

Charles Daniels, of Cedaredge, was
from Gunnison the latter part of last
week with his right leg badly shat
tered from a gunshot would inflicted
by his own hand when he had at
tempted to kill rabit at the road
side near Gunnison when he was
driving along in buggy.
Daniels lives with his family at or
near Cedaredge but was working near
one day last week and when on the
road a rabbit jumped up in front
of his rig and started on a lively run.
Daniels had a 3S calibre automatic
drew forth and was about to fire
when the lines he was holding be-
came entangled with the gun in some
manner and the ball went speeding
and came out few inches above the
ankle. 1t then struck the horse in
the leg and caused injuries which
made it necessary to kill the animal
The injured man was brought to
this city on the first incoming train
and local surgeons exerted every eff
fort in his behalf but finally decided
that the wound had become infected,
one or more bones were considerably
shattered and that he should be taken
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Taylor Promises
Federal Building

Congressman Edward T Taylor
was here yesterday looking over his
political fences. To one OF his Dem
ocratic constituents he remarked (:
Il am going To work for federal
building for Delta
The influential Democrat with
whom he was talking, replied: Tho
action. We had a home candidate
for congress last year who said he
would get us federal building IL
elected. and ! think he would have
done it. Relying on you. We stood
by and helped 10 reelect you. Mex
year there will be another election
and n new man may be elected who
will not have our interest directly in
mind or may not be able to accom-
plish what you should now be able to
bring about"
But" said Mr.. Taylor. "'the de-
partment has ruled that cities whose
postoffices do not exceed $4,000 n
year income. are not to be listed for
federal buildings"
The reply TO this was: Experts
have already examined Delta for a
Forestry building. and this could also
be made to accommodate the post
office for the present
This put Mr.. Taylor on new train
of thought and he agreed to not only
look into the matter but to urge to
the utmost an appropriation for such
building.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Former Resident
Dies in New York

Word came yesterday telling of the
death in New York of John Charlton.
who. until a few years back. lived in
Delta. where he and Mrs. Charlton
built and owned the little flats at the
corner OF Sixth and Dodge streets.
The couple were married at Cedar
edge and were we'll known in the
county. Mrs. Charlton having been
land owner and stockman.
The account received does not give
any particulars further than a state
ment OF death.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
PlantZ Fined $25
Stewart $3.50

Ham Stewart was fined $3.50 for
making an assault upon his son-in>
law, Irwin Sankey. on Tuesday. The
fine was promptly paid. According
to persons who saw the skirmish.
Stewart knocked Sankey down at a
point near the Independent Lumber
company's yard and when he got to
his feet again foot race was entered
upon through Main street which would
do credit to a professional sprinter
with Sankey in the lead. Sankey
had assaulted his wife. II is reported.
and 1t was this act which caused
Stewart TO go after his scalp. Sankey
reported that he was intoxicated when
he got in the alteration with his
wife and that this condition resulted
from an over indulgence In hard cider
purchased from John Plantz. Then
Piantz was arrested and fined $500
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The Delta independent., 1915-10-22

Many Delta fans made an auto trip
to Hotchkiss last Sunday to witness
the game between Paonia and Somer-
set teams. The score was to 3 in
favor of Somerset. Beebe was in
the box for Paonia but the Somerset
sluggers located his curves pretty
well in the first half inning and put
all five of their runs on record in
that half The McMillans got into a
lively scrap on the grounds that day
and our boys say they had good
show all for. a quarter.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Royal Cafe In
New Quarters

It is the one effort Of the Royal
Cafe management to make this al
ready popular eating house true to
name in every sense the word implies
as is clearly attested by recent
changes in location and installation
of new and modern equipment.
The move was made from Jeffers
room near the corner of Main and
Fourth streets to odd Fellows room.
formerly Dreamland theatre, last Mon
day and breakfast served in the new
home Tuesday morning The room is
steam heated, perfectly lighted. has
been finished up in n manner highly
pleasing to all who enter. and can
easily be said to equal II not surpass
any eating house or dining hall on the
entire Western Slope in class and
character. Every comfort and con-
venience of the guest has been n con-
sideration in the furnishings and ar
rangement.
assured with one of Colorado's
best chefs in charge of cuisine depart
ment Everything the market affords
Will be at your service at all hours
and the management extends a cordial
invitation to all business people, far
mers. stockmen and the public in gen
eral for a continuance and increases
of patronage. The best OF service and
reasonable prices is the motto.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Mrs. Millard Fairlam
Baker is Coming Back.

According to letters recently receiv-
ed in this city from members of the
J. +. Baker family. now residents of
Kankakee, Illinois. they are planning
to return to Delta to live. Mr., Baker
was n resident of this county num-
ber of years and well known. He is
ses. Charlie Worth being one of the
number.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
NEWS OF THE STATE
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An information was filed in the
county court at Grand Junction a
few days ago by the district attor-
ney, charging William Buthorn with
the violation of the eight-hour law.
Mrs. Peter Fox, who until recently
was Miss Minnie Webb, is the COM
planning witness. and she asserts that
she was employed at the La Court
hotel. Grand Junction, and worked
more than the statutory limit of eight
hours,
Last Tuesday morning in the dis
arict court at Grand Junction Judge
Black overruled the motion of coun-
sci for f. Il. udlock to have his in
dictments continued until next March.
and ordered that he prepare for trial
on five counts by December 10. The
other twenty-six counts against I'd
term of court.
Ed S. Hughes. owner of the bottling
works at Glenwood Springs and one
of the very influential men of the
western slope, died at his home in
the resort town first of the week.
s. Il. Dawson. one Of the pioneer
and highly respected residents of
Montrose. died at his home in that
city last Friday. He was 10 years
of age.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22

John Vanderpool went to Montrose
last Saturday morning to accept "A
position In one of the barber shops
and he and his family will locate in
that city in the near future. John
has already become fixture there
and his family will go later.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Announcement.

Mrs. Camilla Sanders is a candidate
for the office of Commissioner Of
Finance and supplies (City Clerk and
would like to have all her friends
bear this fact in mind.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Boy Arrives at Harvey Home.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Harvey of Roubideau on Satur-
'x.y. October i6. Mother and child
reported doing nicely.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Delta County Premium
Winners at State F air
pITEBLo STATE FAIR, 1915.

PUEBLO STATE FAIR. 1915.
Messrs J. j. Travis and H. A. Rich
ardson recently returned from the
Colorado state fair in Pueblo and the
farming congress in Denver where
they had charge of Delta county ex-
hibits, report that the farm and or
chard products of this county at
tracted widespread attention and in
terest at both places. Delta county
growers were awarded many prem
iums and we herewith present the fol-
lnu.inn list
The Delta independent., 1915-10-22
Woman's Club.

The regular meeting OF the Delta
Woman's club will be held in the
club rooms on Wednesday. October
81. at p. m. Following is the pro
gram:
Colorado Day.
The Explorations of Escalante,".
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21
FAMILY PER|SHED
IN BURNING HOME
Foul Play Suspected. Following Blaze
Which Destroyed Home Of John
Mays Monday.

yorktown. Tex. Dec. 2i.-At $40 a.
m. John Maye and wife. ons son. u
years old. two daughters. aged 10 and
i2 years and infant were burned to
death with their home. five miles from
here.
Officers are searching the country
and bloodhounds are on the trail. foul
play being suspected.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21
tBy Associated Prsss.l

London, Dec. 2i.-The Athens cor.
respondent OF the Exchange Tele-
graph says that sixteen transports
filled with Russian troops and con-
voyed by a Russian cruiser and two
destroyers, have arrived of the eul-
sarian coast and are vigorously bonn
harding varna. on the Black Sea. a
few niles south Of the Rovmanisn
border. II has been reported several
times recently the Russians would at
tempt to invade Bulgaria from the sea.
Duraxxo. Albania. Is reported to be
the latest objective OF the Teutonie.
Bulgarian drive In the Balkans In an
effort to forestaIi Italian occupation
Of the Albanian coast.
There 10 no development yet Of a
central powers offensive against the
allies In Macedonia. but according to
a report here. the 5ulsarians are en-
branching along the serbo-Greek Dor.
der.
The entente allies are eeaselessly
debarkins men and munitions at sa.
leniki.
Paris reports that Germany is pre-
pairing for two gigantic strokes, one
a; Calais and the other toward Egypt.
Everything indicates the central
powers will cross the Greek border as
soon as they are ready. despite
ereeee's protest. according to sa.
loniki dispatch.
The Turks are reported eoneen.
trated In two divisions near the Greek
border. while the Teutons are eoneen.
tratin1 there daily.
Nothing important is reported from
the other war fronts.
Turkey Has Plenty Food.
Try Associated Pre.s.i
Berlin. Dec. 2i.--Nazim Bey. secre-
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21

tary OF the young Turks committee.
told the Associated Press here today
that Turkey has abundant foods and
war materials. including 10000. 900 XII
ograms OF cotton and iO.OO0.0 900 kilo-
grams OF copper. which she can supply
Germany the moment she solves the
transportation problem. and he be.
lieyes transportation will soon be
opened. He spoke bitterly on the
worlds impression OF the Turkish.
Armenian relations. especially In
America. where he said the lnvesti.
gators were biased and went 10 the
wrong source for Information.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21
LONDON GLOBE
WAS RESTRAINED
Enjoined From Publishing Libelous
Stories About Mrs. Asqulth.
Wife OF Premier.

London. Dec. 2i.-The chancery
court today granted Mrs. Herber; As
quith. wife OF the premier. an iniunc-
tion against a newspaper. the Globe.
restraining the publication OF alleged
iibelous articles. Among other things.
the paper charged that she was dis.
loyal and a traitor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21
RUSSIA BEGINS BULGARIAN ATTACK
WARSH|PS AND TRANS
PORTS ARE NEAR VARNA

Are Hammerine Bulgarian Port and
Transports Loaded With Troops Are Ready
to Enter as Soon as an Opening Is Made.
Teutons Are Moving Toward Albania to
Forestall Italian Occupation of the Albanian
Coast Move Yet Against Allies in Mace.
donia, but Bulgars Are Concentrated on Ser.
bo.Greek Border-Allies Landing More Men
and Munitions at Salonica- Germans May
Move on Calais and Also Toward Egypt.
Turkey Claims to Have Plenty of Food and
Other Supplies Germany Votes Another
Large War Credit.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21
Driven Into Sea.
fBy Associated Press I

Berlin. Dec. 2l.-A Constantinople
dispatch states the withdrawal of the
British from the Anzac and Suvla Bay
districts OF Gallopoli. came as a 70.
suit OF a violent Turkish offensive.
during which the English suffered
heavy losses and were driven into the
sea.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21

What is the best way to preserve
peaches," inquired Mrs. wombat.
Keep EN- on a high shelf" advised
Mrs. Flubdub. who has enterprising
kids. Louisville Courier-Journal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21

Yes" said the prince who married
Cinderella. my wife has the smallest
foot In the kingdom" "Yes'" Blu,
she can put It down as hard as any.
body."--l.ouisville Courier.Journal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21
Lish, Casualties in Withdrawing.
tBy Associated ,'r-

London. Dec. si.-The British
casualties we're only three men wound.
ed in the withdrawal from Suvla Bay
and Anzac. the official statement says.
It adds that six guns were left at the
Sulva position.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-21
Big German Credit.
(By Associated Press,

London. Dec. 2l.-The reischstag
today adopted the credit OF 10000. 900.
900 marks asked by the government.
according to a Berlin dispatch. The
Socialist minority OF nineteen OPP
posed the vote.