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The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-08
RsIRD RED TAPE BLOCKS FAVORABLE
LEGISLATION FOR THE PEOPLE

THE QUESTION OF NATIONAL
DEFENSE SHOULD NOT BE MADE
A PARTY ISSUE. 1t was agreed
that every member should be given
the opportunity to vote on all phases
of the problem as his judgment and
conscience dictated.
That's the democratic way of do
ing things and under ordinary cir
cumstances the Democratic caucus of
the House is one of the most demo-
cratic gatherings in the world Sell
dom or never is any attempt made
to bind and gag the members.
Those who, because of platform
pledge or conscientious scruple, feel
that they cannot go with the major
ity are given the right to absolve
themselves from the decision of the
caucus, and are permitted to vote as
they deem proper. AS result, there
is no "bolting," in the usual sense,
and at almost every meeting some
member dissents from the judgment
of the majority and no one thinks
of disciplining the protesting bro
ther
Binding on Committees
The mandate of the caucus is
binding on Committees, however,
and therefore the Rules Committee
will do whatever may be necessary
to bring the question of government
ownership of munitions plants
squarely before the House
First we will consider the Tillman
Bill authorizing the construction Of
an $11 100000 armor plate factory.
The armor-plate trust has been
gouging the government for years.
1t has gathered in millions of dollars
of excess profits and, according to
official records, has, on occasion,
furnished an inferior quality of arm
or. Then we will provide additional
powder plants. The powder trust at
one time charged the government
more than one dollar a pound for
powder which is now being made for
"a cents a pound.
To my mind there is no question
about the adoption of those two pro-
positions. The big fight will come
on the establishment of munitions
plants, and my prediction is that
party lines will dissolve like snow on
the Fourth of July.
The men from the South, West
and middle West, as a rule, favor
government ownership. The East
ern members are inclined to chaml'-
ion the privately owned establish
ments which are doing business in
their districts.
The issue is a fundamental one
THE PATRIOTISM OF A GREAT
PEOPLE MUST NOT BE COINED
INTO DIVIDENDS ON THE
WATERED STOCK OF BETHLE-
HEM STEEL AND ALLIED COR
PORATIONS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-08
ONWARD KEATING

nv EDWARD KEATING
roneressman from the Third Colo
rado DistricD.
washington, D. c.-MemDers OF
House of Representatives are TO
chance to vote to take the
a.. ont of war" That was the
,osult of a very lively caucus OF
.mocratic congressman held on
adnesday evening, March 2s. The
:, for "the poor privilege of vot-
,n a great public question"-as
member put furnishes an in
resting illustration of parliament
" practice
when the great army appropri-
,,n hill is before the House, it is
order to offer amendments in
easing the appropriations for mu-
tions etc, but it is not Sin order
nrovide money to erect buildings
which the munitions may be
.de We may go so far as to say
at "the munitions must be made
government plants" but we are
elpless to provide the plants.
This seems somewhat absurd to
le Law mind, but it is the law of the
ouse and must be observed.
special Rules" Needed
The only way to get around the
toposition is to induce the Rules
ommittee to bring in special
ble" making it sin order" to vote
the question of providing Uncle
am with the necessary establish
ents in which he may make his
wn armor plate, guns, powder, etc.
hut the Rules Committee is most
bnservative body and it is not easy
convince its members that a "spec-
/ rule" is desired by the House, or
wholesome thing, even if de-
red.
Those of us who favor govern
lent manufacture of munitions
fratched our heads over the pro-
lem, and after much comforting de-
ded to call a Democratic caucus
|hd endeavor to instruct the Rules
ommittee to present to the House
the special rules" needed to en-
ble the House to express its opin-
bns on the most important question.
Object to Instructions
Now Committees, especially the
g, powerful Committees, do not
Ike to be instructed. They feel that
pch action touches their dignity
nd they are firmly of the belief
pat the House should "leave it to
hem."
Therefore we experienced some
Pmculty in securing the fifty sigma
pres of Democratic congressman
mich had to be attached to the call
etore the members of the party
Ouid be gathered together in eau
u.s. A Committee consisting of
ROSES of Ohio, Taggart of Kansas,
an Dyke of Minnesota, Tavenner of
hnols and myself, did the work.
no impartial observer could quest
Pn the temper of the caucus-the
fs!ority wanted to take the profits
IL Oh war; and with surprising
Aanimity the Rules Committee was
rected to dispense with red tape
nu permit the members of the
OuSe 10 60 on record. At the same
'Ae 'ne caucus was determined that
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-08

"The concert given by the Girls
Glee Club, at the Baptist church
Monday night by far out-classed any
thing Of similar nature ever given
in Canon City."-Fremont County
Leader.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
DECREE Of DOCTOR Of
LETTERS CONFERRED on
PRES. KELLEY OF NORMAL

II Is now doctor Kelley" when you
address the chief Of the Colorado State
Normal School at Gunnison. President
James Herbert Kelley was honored with
this title Doctor Of letter." at COM
mencement exercises Of the University
Of Denver. held in the state capital On
Thursdsy the Sth Of June.
II 10 . title which be has richly earned
by his scholarship and talent and his
unrsmitting labors in behalf of the
schools of Colorado ~ well Is his de-
votion to the state institution under his
direct charge.
DR.. and Mrs. Kelley. were both in
Denver during the commencement ex-
ercises of the d. u. Among other hon.
orary degrees conferred we mote that
Of Doctor of Science conferred upon
Hon. H. v. Kepner. president of the
State Board Of Normal Trustees.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
ENROLMENT SUMNER NORMAL
r r r r. r r +
PASSES $50 IN FIRST THREE DAYS
twenty-five Per Cent Increase Over Last Year and Pro
spects Good for More; Every Department Teemng
With Activity and Pretty Schoolma'a ans
Galore Own the City.

including David Starr Jordan and DR..
ThSmas Wood. Mrs. Fred Dick, presi-
dent Ct the Parent Teacher Association,
viii come to hold . ''Round Table" on
Friday afternoon in the Normal Assem-
bly,. and to lecture Friday night in the
Methodist church. The admission for
the townspeople will be rs cents; those
attending summer school will be admit
upon presenting their chapel tickets.
The cooperation of the citizens Of
Gupniscn has enabled the committee to
find homes and accommodations for the
visitors. Everyone has been helpful in
the establishment of the Lodge and Co
operative Boarding Hall, N well as in
ope9ing their homes to all the students.
This sttitude Of hearty support means
congtant growth and development for
C. s N. S. The enrolment for this
sunener has reached the $50 mark, an
indication Of the wonderful possibilities
for ~ future. since the total attend
anc4 last year was about 270.
P9esident Kelley has gone to the
Sta( Sunday School Convention at Sa-
Ida whsre he is scheduled for two I'D.
dredp pes TO the convention body.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
INVESTIGATION Of sEEPlGE
CONDITIONS IS PLANNED

H. C. Getty. district water engineer.
was up from his Office at Montrose last
Friday. investigating charges that w.
A. Gillaspey was using too much water
on his ranch north of town. Nobody
was wanting the water. but town auth
critics feared this was the cause Of the
summer seepsge which floods our eel
lars. There is little doubt that the
seepage does come from these ranches
north Of town since the street bitches
ran here for thirty years, before the
seepage showed up. Engineer Getty
ordered measuring boxes put on the
Gillaspey ranch to cut down the amount
of water used to the decree allowed by
Law. II II should appear that measure
ments showed more than that amonnt
was being vse<l. = ---'sA
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Most Of the ''faraway" looks have
disappeared from the faces Of the young
men Of Gunnison and have been rcplac-
ed by ones Of pleasant interest in inn
mediate surroundings. Gunnison 10 fair
ly deluged in the food of good looking
school ma-ams, promising lively sum-
mer. There is not corner or Granny
that is not busting with life and action.
and on every hand one sees bevies Of
pretty girls.
The Normal building has assumed an
air of gay festivity, and while there is
an immense amount Of work being done
everyone is enjoying the splendid ad-
vsntages offered. The day is started
At eight o'clock with music and enjoy
able chapel talks in the Methodist
church. The members Of the faculty
have been contributing very lively lee
lures on subjects pertaining to questions
of everyday interest. The chapels are
to be made very profitable and the peo.
pie who are not attending simmer
school and who are Interested in these
lectures, may be admitted with only .
slight charge. Some Of the best public
speakers to be obtained are scheduled
for lectures during the six weeks term.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
PALMER vM[R lc-
c|DEMTlLLY DROWNED.
Body Found in Coal cteel at
Crested Butte BY His Son.
Frank; Funeral HeldHese
Las. Saturday MofniDs.

The funeral Of Palmer H. vader;
which was held in Gunnison Saturday
at nine o'clock, was largely attended by
old friends Of the family. Rev. VIM.
Kipp was in charge of the services at
the Catholic church. Members Of the
Elk Lodge to which Mr.. Vader belonged
were pail bearers and at the grave the
Elks conducted their special service.
Mr.. Vader has been at Crested Butte
some days visiting with his daughteri
Mrs. Hattie Schneider. Monday, even
ing Of the 9Th. he did not return. His
daughter made inquiries the next morn
ing. and he had been seen at about ten
o'clock the night before near the bridge
over Coal creek, which flows through
the heart of the town. Tuesday and
Wednesday local parties looked along
the banks but could find no trace of him.
Thursday morning it was decided that
thorough search should be made, and
his sons, Frank and Richard went up
from Gunnison. By wading the river
back and forth, Frank finally found his
body, where it had caught on snag in
the bottom, some 200 yards below the
bridge.
Coroner Miller, District Attorney
Hetherington and Undersheriff D. ].
Lehan were called at once from Gunni-
son and on impanelling q jury it was
authoritively found that his death was
due TO accidental drowning. His watch
had stopped at 1910. Probably vader
slipped in the dark on the wet stones
and got caught in swift current.
Mr.. vader was born 58 years ago in
Ellington, ChAutauqpa county. N. X.
lHe lixea lhar6ss asba1 1epn - -
1879 when he came to colorado . one
Of the pioneers. In 1882 at Parlin. this
county he was married to Miss Mar
garet Stanton. They soon after settled
on the ranch nine miles up the Tomichi.
and it has remained ever since the Va
der residence. Ten children were born
to them, of which seven are alive and in
this vicinity. namely. Frank w.. Mrs.
Hattie Schneider. Richard, Daisy,
Palmer Jr., Harry and Julia. Mrs. Va
der and.all the children were present at
the funeral services.
Mr.. Vader was very widely known in
this section. having not only built up
his ranch by hard work. but labored in
the mines at Irwin and other points.
and had 10 charge many pieces Of road
building. The many friends extend
sympathy to the bereaved family.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
PR(clEss|vEs Of COLORADO
ARE UNDECIDED

Dfayr. June l2.-Returning dele
gat$ 4po the two national conventions
hel4 Il lcago entertain widely vary.
~ uo&atp ~ aEeet H. sa1f6a n
t69 spubliesn and Progressive bodisl
viii have on the presidential campaign.
In the camp Of the Republicans there
Is feeling the Progressives will follow
Roosevelt and climb into the Hughes
band wagon. In the Colorado camp Of
the Progressives there 10 dismsy and
chagrin, even . feeling of bitter re-
sentiment which may drive many into
the Democratic ranks.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
DIAMOND WEDD|MG ANNIVERSARY
DRAWS NEAR FOR LOCAL COUPLE

On the oath Of May occurred the 59th
wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Mcdowell. It was celebrated in
Gunnison by birthday dinner prepared
by the hands Of their daughter. Mrs. NJ.
E. Leonard. OF the five children, all
living, Mrs. Leonard is the eldest and
E. H. Mcdowell Of Tomichi creek is the
youngest. both of them residing in Gun
nison county. However. there were
four generations on the female side and.
and three on the male side at the din
ner.
It was 50 years ago in Portage City,
Wisconsin. that Henry Mcdowell, young
and debonair, led the charming Miss
Mary Spencer to the altar. Much water
has flowed under the bridge since then.
and the family expects, If God wills
they shall live until another oath of May.
It being the sixtieth or diamond we'd
ding anniversary, all the five children,
with the youngest generations fiockin1
about them will be present to gather
around the hearthstone Of the heads Of
the family.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Elk Mountain Pilot:-J. H. Hindman
and II. H. Parks came in from SaIida
Tuesday. and went up shove Pittsburg
to the Excelsior and the Yankee Blade,
Of which they are owners. This trip Is
for the purpose of looking over the pro-
perty with the expectation of opening
mp work.
Acute appendicitis was the cause of
IN operation on Lloyd Carpenter Satur-
day at Salids. He went over Thursdsy
and Mrs. Carpenter followed the next
day. Lloyd is recovering nicely at last
accounts. Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Carpenter
of CeboIls came up to take care Of the
children and ranch on Ohio creek, but
their little child becoming very sick has
brought them TO Gunnison and Bob Judy
II running the place.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Last Thursday at Montrose, Paonia
forfeited the game. . dispute having
arisen over . decision Of the umpire.
The score was 8 to 8 at time Of dispute,
but the game ended with . score of 9 to
0 IN favor Of Montrose.
On Wednesday afternoon the third
game between Delta and Olathe result
I'd IN defeat for the winner Of the pre-
vious games, giving the spoils IT war to
Olaths with seors Of II to 9.
Ihs return game Sunday resulting In
, seors Of 2 TO . in favor Of Data the
tabIss turning against IL 0lsths Onion
Diggsss.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
HUGHES NAMED BY YREPUBucAMs;
THDY M THE PROGREss|vEs

Justice Charles E. Hughes Of New
York was neminated ~ candidate for
president by the Republican National
conventioa On the third ballot The
landslide fer Hughes followed the
switching u the Sherman delegates to
the Hughes camp early in the ballot.
The snnosncement Of the result was the
occasion for an uproarious demon
straioa.
A conference Of the ''olive branch"
committees Of Republicans and Progress
sives at > o'clock was the last effort to
effect . truce and in the view Of lesd-
ers it was foredoomed to failure, just
as a prolonged discussion Of the night
had Developed deadlock-the Progress
sives staading pat on Roosevelt - the
bull mosse price Of amalgsmation, and
the Republicans proffering in his stead
any one Of . dozen favorite sons, dark
horses and possibilities. Friday nights
conference adjourned ut 2:30 .. m,
both sides amiable but adamant.
What has induced the Republican
committeenen to stand out strongly
against Roosevelt was the insignificant
showing which the former president
made on the cwo ballots Friday. Only
65 votes were cast for him on the first
roll call and only 80 on the second;
Hughes polliag over four times as many
delegates.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
FARM HOMES NAY HAVE
RUhM|hG WATER NOW
Home Economics Worker Inter-
ests F farmers and County Agn-
culturist. Cut and Thread
Pipe and Help Install.

One Of the greatest pieces Of service
being rendered the people Of the state
by the Extension Service of the Colo
|Eado Agricultural College, service.
too. that has real. practical vslue-is
the work being done in interesting the
Farmers in putting running water into
their homes. Modern advantages in the
way of pumps and other appurtenances
now make it possible for farmer to
enjoy this necessity where . few years
ago the expense would have precluded
its installation.
Miss Miriam Haynes, Home Econom-
les worker of the Extension Service. is
stressing this feature of her work, and
with the efficient aid and generous CO.
operation of the various county agricul-
turists she is accomplishing very graft
flying results.
Wherever Miss Haynes goes she looks
over the ground and tries to devise a
plan for getting running water into the
farm home she may be visiting She is
really becoming an expert in figuring
out the problems and seldom finds .
condition which she cannot solve.
Supporting Miss Haynes are the
county agriculturists, who constantly
preach the merits of the idea, and sew
eral have gone even further. providing
themselves with pipe cutters, threaders,
wrenches and other tools, which they
carry with them in their automobile.
If farmer decides 10 install water in
his home they will assist him in planning
the system, and when his ditch is dug
and preparations are made, they will 60
to his farm. cut and thread his pipe and
put it together. thus cutting down the
cost to him.
An sxelient example Of the real wusk
being done 10 found at the home Of w.
w. Harper. nine miles north Of Monte
Vists. The well on the Harper farm
was IS feet from the house and the wa
ter was three feet from the surface. A
plan was devised whereby water was
piped into the home at q cost of only
SO and the Hsrprrs are now construct
ing bathroom, which xili be supplied
from tank installed in the attic.
There are at present ten homes in El
Paso county where plans are being
made for the installation of running
water.
This is real service!
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
CElEBRTE 18TH BIRTHDAY
NTH MANY FRIENDS

Mn. Fred Van AIKEN il giving . din
Der party st noon today, in honor Of the
- anniversary of the birthday Of her
mother, Mrs. Unruh. The guests are
Ill elderly ladies, but not many Of them
-four score yeaxs Of ags. Ths lsdiss Of
ths Relief Corps will spend ths after
noon st Mira Van Aken's, this being
the l7th yesr that oryier has spsnt ths
18th Of June with Ma Unsuh.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Joe Galgano Umpire
1t is rumored that If the next weeks
game, Salida vs Crested Butte at Gun
nison. is we'll attended that the follow
ing Saturday will bring the Bloomer
Girls. Boost for the game Saturday at
1S0. On Sunday. the return game will
be played at Crested Butte, which will
undoubtedly attract crowd from here.
Standing Of the Big Six last Friday.
Team Won Loaf p. C..
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

l.. G. Espey and family were visitors
in our city from Crested Butte Tuesday.
Mr.. Espey. who is the Buick agent for
this territory. is anticipating great
popularity for the new Buick Four,
which is to be out about July lst. and
will sell for something in the neighbor-
hood of 500.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Good roads are reported everywhere
by the autoists. The Rainbow route
via Cochetopa pass is getting the bulk
Of the early travel west. Az soon a.
Monarch pass is opened. which it should
be In few days and the direct road es.
tablished from Salida to Pueblo this
travel should be much increased.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Early Tuesday morning two cars
started for the Sunday School conven-
tion at Salida. to return Thursday noon.
Rev. Fields took, in his car, Orville
French, Miss Anna Sammons, Miss
Helen Blackstock and Mrs. Foster Of
Powderhorn. Carlton Sills and Harvey
Lobdell accompanied Rev. and Mrs. E.
H. Robinson.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Bryan and Pete Eastman were out
going passengers Tuesday evening bound
for Denver. They expect to bring back
two new rs Overlands for the garage.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Everley were Wis
itors from their ranch at the mouth Of
Cochetopa creek SATURDAY last They
have been located at Howard, near Sa-
Ida. but are spending some time look
ing after interests on this side Of the
range. Joe Perry il in direct charge Of
the place up the Tomichi.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

The city council has condemned the
old frame shack on the corner Of Taylor
street and Gothic avenue. which has
been such -'sore eye" fer 10 these
many years. and it will be torn down
shortly.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Mrs. R. H. Andrews and Mrs. jos.
Blackstock have been reappointed by
the county judge on the board of county
visitors.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

J. P. Carlson is erecting new store
building and residence on the site Of the
old Methodist church in west Gunnison.
Charles Anderson is 10 have charge Of
the new store.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

The Bon Ton NJ. & M. Co.. at Pitkin,
have added Ford car to their equip
ment, taking it home yesterday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

F. r. Mcdonald took home . Model
S3 Overland with him on his trip to
Doyleville last Friday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

A recent addition to the squipment Of
the Mauer Lumber Company mill It
Gunnison 10 . sandpapsfing machine.
The 600 pound metal cylinder wound
with sandpaper, will smooth up finish
ing lumber about ten times as fast -
It can be done By hand and with little
labor except 70 throw On the belt and
bod de board on TIE machine. Mr..
nauer = prsparing 70 lay cement
noce n bis engine room md built 8 large
ehaving box % moro conyeniently hsn-
dls the waists. which h thsh burnt for
fuel.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Miss Pauline Aetroz was the recipient
this week Of shiny new Buick ~ .
birthday gift.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

An electric sign. red and green lights
showing the words Unique Theater"
10 late improvement 1t that popular
playhouse.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Frank Comstock has begun digging
on The foundatioo for bis new residence
up toward ths Normal and also has the
lumber "a ths ground for . garage fac
ing sc1th q Ohio avsnue. which will b
built Arst
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Thos. W. Quinn, who graduated from
Creighton University. Omaha, with Z
d. D. s. degree this spring. is spending
his vacation with home folks in Gunni.
son.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
SpecialAccommo-
n 4. r. 4.
dations to Crested
4. 4. \. 4.
Butte Next Sunday

Regular train will run on schedule
time and will 60 light SO - to get into
Crested Butte by II M. The base bali
game between Crested Butte and SaIids
will be played at p. m. sharp. and the
train will wait until the game is over
and will then make connections with
the 40 train at Gunnison. Rates can
be secured il you 60 in parties. Call
up Mr.. ZoeIiner and find out about it
The whole town is going ur SO yoa
might ~ well 60.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

Old shacks are disappesringl The
cleaning psrIor, once an asssy Office on
Virginia avenue has besn sold to Miller
end Frev. contractors ef the Odd Fell
lows hall. 1t will be removed from
present location near Main street as
aoon ~ it serves it, present use rs q
tool house.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

We viii all enjoy the band concerts.
the hrst Of which will be given this
Saturday night on Main street. Our
band has been doing splendid work
under their capable leader, and has
earned the hearty support Of I'll tie
Gunnisoa people.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16
OUR STREETS ARE SCENES
OF BUILDING ACTIVITY

J. n. Thornell is putting In = new
lawn GROUND his pretty rpsiAsaes en
W3sginiaravenues- q ~ s'sf.-.sf
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

The eommencement Of work on the
new Odd Fellows' hall having left his
office building high and dry at the alley
corner. Ed Miller has moved his clean
ing establishment into the Burnett
building two doors south Of the News
Champioa Office.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-06-16

The corner. Of Main street and Vir-
ginis avenue Is the scene Of great acti-
witty these days. with the new Odd Eel
lows hall and the Collins brick buiiding
in full blast Someone suggests that
the name Boulder Avenue" be applied
to Virginia. We would stand the rocks
and trash for the sake Of The building
boom. bat the trouble Il these rocks will
never be removed, whatever the
promises, and for the next hundred
years Gunnison folks will bump over
them.