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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
ROBERT WEBER.

deafh of Robert Weber brings memories of many
 former days residents of Bridgeport After began tide of German 1mngra lion to this country with it sturdy and women who proved utmost value to the country Following immigration Mr. Weber arrived here in 1887 when was al it's height, boy of 15 years
 As manhood became active among the peo e of his own nativity acquired their respect and much nf among prominent part in organizing his ountrymen associations for the accomplishment various organized the Turn Verein for the promo according tofhe German method He was prominent organization of singing societies and of He proprietor of the first professional in Bridgeport and prom nent in the political affairs of Bridgeport
 held of during three terms and thorough Music the passion of lis life devote the time he would have trained his and daugh Fritz Robert instruction Unfortunately the closing wears of MT Webers painful the saus of rheumatism He bore the affction with philosophy and looked forward patiently to his release
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
Canadian Parliament

The first capital of Canada follow ing the union of the upper and lower provinces of Kingston, that city hav- ing been chosen by the governor, Lord Sydenhan, just three-quarters of a. century ago today, June Is, 1s41. In cidenta11y, this date also marks the anniversary of the founding of Fort CataraQui, later F'rontenac, on the site of Kingston, in 1873. The union of the Canadas, which followed the Papi- neau and Mackenzie rebellion, gave to the governor the right to choose the
 legislative and administrative capi- tai, and, under Lord Sydenham's ex- ercise of this right, Kingston remain ed the capital until 1844, when the seat of government was removed to Montreal. The riot of 1849, when the public buildings were burned, result ed in the transfer of the capital from Montreal, and for a decade parliament sat alternately at Toronto and Que- bee. In 1858 Queen Victorina was asked to select a permananet capital for Canada, and the little numbering village of Bytown, since known as Ottawa, was chosen, in spite of the opposition of the older and larger cit ies. In 1880 the Prince of Wales laid the cornerstone of the parliament buildings at Ottawa, and in June, 1866, just half century ago, the first ses- sion of the Canadian parliament was held in Ottawa, which was retained as
 the capital after the confederation of the provinces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
MARSHALL'S DENOMINATION
 BY RECLAMATION IS LIKELY
 AT DEMOCRAT CONVENTION
Expected Roll Ca In Order to Honor Favorte Sons May Not Develop-Suffrage Workers Busy Among the Delegates Secretary Baker Arrives to Represent President During Deliberations of Party.

of the navy.
 Senator Stone, former Representa- tive A. Mitchell Palmer, of Pennsylva- mia, who will also be @ member of the committee, and several leaguers will take up consideration of platform matters today.
 Those who are interested in the makeup of the national committee have found that the membership which ceases with the close of the convention contains five men, who have served together for 20 years. They ar: Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy, representing North Caro- lima; Clark Howell, Georgia; John T. NIcGraw, West Virginia; Senator Till
 man, South Carolina, and Urey Wood son, Kentucky. MT. Howell will re- main @ member of the committee and postibly MT. McGraw. The other three will retire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
Admiral F'iske Retires


 One of the most distinguished or Uncle Sam's sea warriors, Rear Ad-
 nairal Bradley Allen F'iske, will at
 tain his sixty-second birthday today,
 and will; thus be retired from active
 service under the operation of the age
 limit. Admiral Fiske, who is a c1er-
 gyman's son, was born in Lyons, N.
 Y, June 3, 1854, and graduated from
 the Annapolis Naval Academy, the second in his class, in 1874.
 Admiral F1ske is the first of several
 prominent rear-admirals of the Unit
 ed States navy who will go on the
 retired list this year. Rear Admiral
 Cameron McRae Winslow will follow
 in July, and in August Rear Admiral
 Thomas B. Howard and Rear Admiral tired list. Rear Admiral Coffman
 and Rear Admiral Knight will leave
 the service later in the year.
 Admiral Fiske is perhaps the most
 widely known officer in the United States navy, and he has an interna- tionaf reputation as a writer and in- ventor. Until early last year he was aid for operations in the navy depart
 ment, but resigned that position be- cause his views concerning the ad-
 nninistration of the various fleets did not coincide with those of Secretary Daniels. Since then the Admiral has figured in a magazine controversy in which it was alleged that Secretary Daniels had forbidden Admiral FTske to contribute articles to popular jour- nals. That preparedness of personnel is more important than preparedness of materia1,' in the development of na-
 val efficiency. was the opinion ex- pressed by Admiral Ffske,. in a North American Review article few
 months ago. If the personnel is pre- pared, he holds, it is safe to assume that the material is kept in a proper state of preparedness.
 There is no post so low1y,'' wrote
 the Admiral, that it's good or i'll per formance will not be a factor in the
 net result. An unskil1fu1 oi1er may cause a hot burning that will slow l down a batt1eship and put out of order the column of squadron; a signalman's mistake may throw a fleet into confusion.'
 | Admiral Fislxe believes that Amer 1 ican people attach too great an inn | portance to the 5000 miles of water i between them and Europe. This, 2 he says, ''is 8 factor of importance but it is not 9 prohibition, because
 it can be traversed with great surety
 and quickness.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
THE WAY OF LONG AGO.

EWARKS 25oth anniversary, which follows by three the 25Oh anniversaries of Stratford and Milford recalls vvidly of the past of Connecticut
 Thomas Hartford and founded the colony Connecticut Davenport to New Haven, and colony that Hooker the bigger and and laid the foundations of the nations present day democracy with it's basis manhood suffrage.
 founded New according to the Mosiac did the other colony. But Hartford beraized and New Haven cung enaciousy the view that should take part in public affairs by the ballot, excepting church members.
 At times there such strain between the two colonies adjacent European states to but the storms weathered and there time when the colonies united to become Conneccut the basis o vote not church members.
 upon the mind of Robert Treat, who had governor and deputy and member of the council Also he had done distinguished mi tary service.
 a conscientious objection of the colony took 30 church members who his views, and went to Newark Thus the Jersey city founded in 1866.
 to Milford he lies in the old grave yard with above his head descendants through his daughters the Pond who built the magnificent
 Thus do times change for the better Religious tolerance had it's birth in Holland but it's fruon Presently there into Connecticut settlers who Methodsts who were Epscopalans and others who Catholics
 These found the state living under the established church, to which they paid taxes
 most irksome situation which continued constitution disestabished Congregationalist to the satisfaction nearly everybody
 If Robert Treat could be called back the find Newark and Connecticut in the factory and comfortable places which dream hanging Quaker for his which Catholics and Proestans each other at the stake the of secular opportunities.
 was fne man, who did good work accord light doubtless the here
 after reserved strong valiant believing persons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
PATENT APARTMENTS IN BOSTON.

WHEY are after patent pavements in Boston, not to buy
 from being bought by city couIl- clors who like those of Bridgeport good natured and have tender side for proposals spend public money vvihout competition t
 The commission has the charge that five Boston streets have been let to with joker in it, which imposed unfair upon contractors not using the pat ented Bitulithic
 Bituhic is a patented pavement sold by Warren Bros, who sell Warrente intended for city streets arrente sold by Warren Bros surface for country roads, not permanent pavement but a paving repair
 AS a result paving agitation in Boston, recent bids for three inches asphalt inches of concrete have ronped from S233 88, which Boston will thou of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
WILLIAM D1MMING ILL

Friends in this city of William Dim ming of Cleveland, O., will be grieved to hear that he is in a Cleveland hos pita1 where he underwent an oper- ation for acute appendicitis. He is a brother-in-law of Detective James Bray and formerly lived in Hartford. He is prominent among the insurance men of the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

5eventy-five thousand people will march with President Wilson tomor- row in WashingtoT1's preparedness
 Germany lost 2,e24.6se soldiers up to June 1, according to an official British tabulation of German casu- atty lists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
FIND TIT WORTH
 WHILE

To step in and acquaint your self with our line of CRAY TUBES.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

All mails were taken by a British warship from the Dutch steamer
 Reijnet, bound from Amsterdam to the Indies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

Two more battalions of Japanese troops have been ordered to Picking and Tientsin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

May production of the Utah Copper Go. is officially estimated at Is, 904,- 900 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
Gifts for Graduation

Fans to first and make such erninently sonable gifts A fan is such dainty trife and is acceptable to girl giving her something pretty to hod and naturally completes light and airy costume Seldom is a fan by French Chinese Japanese artist that is not pretty and the list shown this holds many exclusive and lovely styles
 Fans of gauze exquisitey decorated at 75 cs $100, $125, $1.5O $2OO and up to $8.5O.
 Japanese Fans of silk, hand decorated 75 and 89 cts, $1OO to $15O.
 Feather Fans of white, pink and blue ostrich on carved sticks at $1.75.
 Section. French Novelties
 If you give girl of these lovely imported things, likely not other girl will have one like it.
 Pincushions, Trays for the dressing table, Powder Boxes little Jewel Gases of exclusive design
 Handkerchiefs colored novelties, hand embroidered in original designs, all the way from France. Artices of fine Leather
 White Kid Bags, trimmed with bit of black all the fashion with white frocks, $1.OO Long Pocketbooks, brown, blue or black, envelope style with top handle side strap lowered Things OO
 Notebooks of Cordovan leather motif of dogwood, hand fooled, $4.OO
 Travelling Clocks, red, blue green leather, $1OO
 Nan foorn norh a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

It is the business of our politicians to uphold the candidate for Congress until he gets elected. after which to him up for an office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

The European powers have not yet ruled that all salt water is a war keep off. but no doubt they will at tend to that before long,
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Captain James Moynahan
Takes Command of C. A. r..

governor. He was a member of the
first state legislature as senator. A
five months session was held in the
latter part of 1876 and the first weeks
of 1877. He was returned to the legis-
lature in 1888 and again in 1885 was
a member, representing Park county.
He was a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for governor in 1884,
and again in 1886. The last time he
lost by a few votes.
Mr. Moynahan was responsible for
the introduction of mining measures
which are still on the statute books
and which helped materially to de-
velop the industry in Colorado. He
put through a bill which established
the office OF commissioner of railroads
for the first time in the state. He also
introduced bills to regulate the rail-
roads.
Captain Moynahan is now a resi-
dent of Petersburg. He has been
spending, most of his time the past
six years there, but did not decide to
make it his permanent residence until
March of this year. His daughter,
Mrs. Alice Carmichael, lives with him.
He is IA years old and is in vigorous
baa1tb
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Grand Mesa Road
Condition Report

Those who have recently attempted
to drive up to Grand mesa lakes from
this side in autos, report the roads
bad-rocky and rough in some places,
with occasional mud holes-and say
they found 1t impossible to reach
nearer than three to five miles of
the top.
There has been considerable of talk
about having the road passable to the
lakes for autos by the Fourth Of July.
but the road gangs will have to go
some if it is done, for the road seems
to need much work. not only on the
part being completed, but also on the
old part, clear down to Kiser creek
and below.
1t has not been the intention of
Independent to deceive anyone in re-
gard to this roads condition, and from
this time on until the road has been
completed and is put in good shape,
we shall be pleased to report from
the experience of those travelling or
attempting to make trips over it.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Startling Changes
at Foreign Fronts

Startling changes have been max
ng in the European war situation
the past week.
Russian army hosts have been cut
ting Austria's army to pieces, accord
ing to dispatches, in away to spread
CONSERVATION among the Germanic
heads.
Russia claims the destruction of
Austrian soldiers at 10000, with
great capture of territory and towns,
along with numerous prisoners, the
splitting apart of the main army, and
anticipates Austro-Hungary defeat.
AT verdun the German armies have
stil been pounding away at the de-
fenses, but have as steadily been re-
pulsed by the French. Slight vic
tori-,s are also accredited to Italy.
s 2 these reports are dependable, I,
looks like the allies are getting de-
cidedly the best of it at the present
Possibly when the rank and file
have about all been killed off, this
foolish war will end. No one hears
oI any bullets whistling around in the
near vicinity of Bill, George or Nick.
Their hides are presumably too pre-
cious to be unduly exposed.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Captain James Moynahan, now a
resident of Denver, was elected Com
mander of the Colorado and Wyoming
department G. A. R., at the annual
encampment at Pueblo. Captain Moy-
nahan is Colorado pioneer, with
whom Independent editor has enjoyed
an intimate acquaintance for the past
twenty years.
He crossed the plains in 1856 be-
hind an OK team, and located in the
South Park country near the present
town of Alma. He mined and pros
pected in the Buckskin Joe camp near
Alma for a number of years. He also
was engaged in the merchandise bust
ness.
Moynahan came from Detroit to
Colorado. He enlisted as private in
the twenty-seventh Michigan regi-
ment, First division, Ninth army corps.
He went through the campaigns in the
South and served in Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Mississippi and Virginia. He
was wounded twice in battles. He
was promoted for gallant service and
had filled every rank to captain.
MOynahan was prominent in the
Republican party in the early history
of the state and came nearly being
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Novelty Baseball
by BlOOmer Girls

The-er-Bloomer ladies were a dis
appointment to many as a base ball
feature. However, among the reason
ing ones it was argued that men, and
athletes, are necessary to put up a
game of ball for the movies, and the
Boomers hardly had the strength to
stand the strain. AS a comedy the
games were success, our boys rum
ming the bases the wrong way. miss
ing the balls. purposely and doing
many other 1aughable things, and by
dint of effort the large scores run up
were kept very close. AS matter
of fact, the Bloomer Girls, though
hailing from Denver, can not play
ball much better than the Grand juno
ton or Montrose teams. The combine
made mistake in staging two-days'
bout with the girls, as one proved to
be enough. On Sunday about 1900
people were out to see the show; on
Monday there was said 10 be less
than 100. The Denver papers state
that it was closely contested.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
All Water and Light Plants
to Come Under Commission

Denver. June 17.-Every electric,
gas and water utility in the state of
Colorado will be affected by rules iur
uniform standards of service which
are under consideration by the state
public utilities commission. The adop-
tion of these rules, after a formal
hearing on July I at which represan-
tatives of more than 800 utility cor
porations in the state, will be present.
will near the saving of thousands OF
dollars to consumers in the state be
sides assuring more efficient serv &c
than in the past.
Some of the most important rules
which have been drawn up after a
years investigation by the commits
sion and its experts, regulate the serv-
ice of water companies. In the past
il has been customary for these
companies to make private property
owners pay for the laying of pipes
from the company's mains into the
premises. This woll be done away
with by a rule that free service in
connections must be made wherever
the wires or mains of the utility cor
poration are easily accessible from
the property to be connected. In
other cases extensions must be made
where not to exceed 70 feet of ex-
tension to each customer to be served
is required. In case of extension in
excess of this being sought. the COM
mission shall investigate and decide
whether they shall be made, and un-
der what terms and conditions"
All the utilities are affected by the
following rules;
No utility corporation shall dis
continue service OF customer for
violation of rule OF the company or
other reasons except on at least As
hours notice to the customer giving
opportunity for protest to the com
mission.
Meters OF all classes must be accu-
rate within one per cent. and all now
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Now
Fully Underway

With the nomination of Wilson and
Marshall as democratic candidates for
president and vice-president by ac-
clamation at St. Louis, the two great
national parties now have their line
up. and the national campaign is
started.
Being republican in politics, Inde-
pendent naturally will favor the cleo
tion Of its candidates, arguing for the
success of Hughes and Fairbanks,
and perhaps criticizing- though al
ways with fairness-the opposition;
bowling ultimately TO the will of the
majority as expressed in November.
believing in the Divine supervision of
this, the Worlds Greatest Nation.
That unusual interest will follow
political movements this fall, is i'm
pressed by critical conditions, not
alone in the United States, but
throughout the world. Hence it is
more than ever the duty of all citizens
regardless of politics or previous con-
ditions. to be alert, watchful, studious.
The voters tpeople) shape our gov
ernnment. Whatever may happen af-
ter a man is elected, the people first
elect him; so the government rests -
primarily at least-upon the shoulders
of the people. Give thought tn the
campaign. to the issues and 10 the
candidates; and. when election day
comes. proceed to vote and be careful
now you vote.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Irrigation bitches
Are Trout Traps

Washington. June 21.-Tests of
various devices to prevent fish from
entering irrigation bitches are to be
made by forestry officials, who say
that thousands of trout placed in
western streams by the government
are killed by being washed out on
the fields. There are no less than
1.2o0 irrigation projects on or
near the national forests, and in many
places the loss OF trout is very heavy
The amount of water used in irriga-
tion. Il is said. often determined he
advisability of artificially stocking
the streams.
The government annually plants
millions of fish fry in the streams of
the national forests. Last year over
!, 100000 were planted in Colorado and
wyoming alone. Where much of the
water is used for irrigation. unless
the bitches are screened. the trout
enter them and are washed out on to
the fields. While fish are said to
Soou
that trout are too expensive to be
used for that purpose.
Most of the western states have laws
requiring that the bitches be screen
ed. but they are seldom enforced. The
farmers are said to dislike the screens
because they collect drift-wood and
.rash-which prevents the free flow
OF the water.
A number of devices for screen
ing bitches are in use. and while two
or three have been found to be fairly
effective most OF them are said to be
unsatisfactory. 1t is asserted that
this subject presents an excellent OPP
portunity for inventors. since sue
cessful screen will be sure to be wide
ly used. Under present conditions
officials are slow to recommend the
placing of trout in streams where they
are apt to he led off into the irriga-
tion bitches.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Trap Shoot for Beginners.

On Thursday, June 29th. trap
shoot will be held on the grounds Of
the Delta Gun club for beginners only.
Only those who have shot less than
500 targets previous to the time of the
shoot will be eligible. Seventy-five
cents entrance fee will BE- charged,
which pays for your targets.
The Dupont Powder company has
sent solid silver watch fob to go to
the winner of the shoot which will be
at 25 birds, or targets. There will be
other prizes for those who shoot in
this event.
The shoot will start at o'clock.
Everybody invited.
Those desiring further information
will receive the same by asking Fred
King.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Germans Holding their Own

London June 21-The official COM
munication issued today by German,
Austrian and Russian war offices all
Indicate that as has been anticipated
the Germans are making a determin-
ed effort to resume the initiative
lost to the Russian general Brussil-
offs drive and create diversion by
AZ itring back attack on General Kuro-
patkin's armies in the North, espec-
tally in Volhynia on the Styr and
Stokhod rivers.
The Germans are clearly holding
their opponents now and are also at
lacking further north in the Smorgon
region and near Riga
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
The Denver Markets.

Denver Union Stock Yards. June 10
Receipts of cattle last week were
quite liberal on the Denver market,
and there was good demand. Trade
was active from day to day, and good
beef cattle closed just about steady
on all grades. The medium and
palmer cattle, however, closed around
Is to 25 cents lower, owing to liberal
supply and big declines at all Eastern
markets. These declines are season
able and dealers look for still fur
ther drop in prices of these medium
and palmer cattle. as grass stuff con
tinues to show up on the various mar.
kets in larger numbers from week to
week. Good fat steers are selling at
around $3.50 to SO, and extra choice
kinds up to s10.25. Cows are bring,
ing S7.75 to SS45 for good ones. and
fair cows are bringing 81 to s7.75
Bulls are selling from Sc to s7.25, and
veal calves are bringing SO to Sl1.
The feeder and stocker trade was fair.
ly active. Supply was quite liberal
during the week. and there was also
a very good demand, with little
change in price quotations. Today's
market was active, with $500 cattle
in the yards. good many of which
were Southerners. while not n few
also were natives for the market. De-
mand was good, but owing to big East
ern declines the market on steers was
weak to dime lower Cows sold
fully steady, and not enough here to
meet demands.
The hog trade was active during the
week. and prices are little higher
than a week ago. Good hogs are now
selling here around $500 to s9.a0.
The sheep supply was very light,
and the market was quiet. There was
a good strong demand. and everything
offered sold readily at steady prices,
Good ewes are selling around 1925
to s7.75 and good spring lambs from
si0,50 to $11.25.