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The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

Often when a man gets little mon.
ey ahead he thinks it is a good time
to change locations. and he sometimes
says: II am going to get out while
the getting is good" There may be
times when this is the part of wisdom
but we have noticed that many of these
people come back. after trying it a
few years some other place. and some.
times one of them is heard to remark !:
Il am mighty glad to get back" i'm
plying that the getting back was much
more difficult than the getting away
People are up against something pret
ty much everywhere and 1t isn't n bad
recommendation for the country they
are leaving that they have some mon.
ey to go on and to start in the place
they have picked out for a new try
Independent is of the opinion that
there are few places where opportuni.
ties are better than right here. IL one
stays with It in the right way. Good
crops usually prevail and the years
when big crops and high prices come
together there is money ahead.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
LINCOLN PORTRAYED IN
THE BETH OF 4 NATION

joseph Henabery. the actor who
portrays President Lincoln in d. w.
GTiffith's historical spectacle, "The
Birth of Nation" was selected from
twenty players who were coached and
prepared for the part before the
choice was made. Mr. Lincoln's ap.
pearance and Inannerisms were care
fully, counterfeited, even to the small
but Interesting detail Of the President
reaching hack for his shawl just a
few minutes before John Wilkes Booth
attacked him.
1t was a spring day in Washington
April II. 1s65-but late frost had
set in that night and it was raw and
cold. Mr.. Lincoln felt the chill and
drew the shawl around him.
The first scene in The Birth of a
Nation showing the War President.
is of Lincoln signing the call for 5000
volunteers Around him are his cabi-
net heads and private secretaries.
Lincoln fully realized the momentous
character Of the act that summoned
Federal troops to suhdue the individ-
ual sovereignty of rebellious states.
After the deed was done and the at
tending company departed. he slowly
buried his face ia his hands. as if in
prayer.
Another view Of Lincoln's character
is exhibited in his granting of par
don AS this scene opens. the gor-
geously uniformed diplomatic repre-
sentatives are being received by the
President. They then depart and he
turns TO plain, middle aged woman
dressed in sombre black who had been
waiting hearing. She tries to kneel
to him. but he gently raises her up
and talks to her, reads her petition
and signs the paper granting to her
the lie of her son
aug the Appamatox surrender the
leader of the Congress calls with a
proposal to deal barshIy with the
South for it's rebellion "l shall treat
them as If they had never been away
is Lincoln's gentle answer. Then two
or three days later comes the awful
tragedy in Ford's theatre. Washing
ton. when Southern hopes of clemency
are blasted by the assassin Booths
maniac act. That great and terrible
scene is Reproduced in the play to the
minutest historical detail. Mr. Hena-
berry. the portrayer of the great Pres
ident, has been widely commended for
the sincerity, dignity and pathos of
his Characterization.
The Birth of Nation" will be
shown AT the Opera House, Della. Mon.
day. November 20, 1916. Matinee at
800; night 500.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Subscriptions to
the Independent

The following subscriptions have
been received to Delta Independent
since last week report:
j. w. Richardson. Independent Lum-
ber Co.. l.. d. Hauser. c. II. Campbell.
Mrs. II. J. Core. James Zaninetti. r. II.
Lockhart. Mrs. Walter Hotchkiss. Mrs.
A. ]. Ellingwood. j. S. Wear, w. A.
Hillman. J. 4. Hllman. L. S. Corbin.
Mrs. Carolyn Seaton. w. b. Hines.
J. X. Young. NJ. II. Trip, Helen T..
Sanders. Mrs. f. L. Kellogg. Vernon
C. Bridges. Mrs. Charley Keenan,.
Mrs. Hugo Jacobs. Lee Ellsworth.
Mrs. G. FL. Silk. A. b. Crabill, N j.
Bradley. NJ. +, Conway. C. L. Smith.
Delta; +. e Higgins, Winona. MINI.
Geo. Stell. w. II. Jarvis. Eckert; Jen-
ME Peters, Smithville. Mo-; w. o. Ell
lott, Denver: r. +. Rockwell. Paonia:
NJ. NJ. Fay. Montrose; Bertha Price,
Los Angeles. California: T. G. luck
abay. Olathe; Ruth Dixon. Cory: G.
IL. Dixon. Austin: c. Il. Heater. Joel
Duling. r. b. Wilson. Cedaredge: VIM
Newton. Olathe: w. l.. Long, Read: ].
o. Dazy. Ft. Collins. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Goes After State
Yellow journal

Denver Post has cartoon by Finch
in Wednesdays issue which shows
Governor Carlson as dog with a can
ted to his tail. and the can is labeled
Post" or course that bundle of ego
is the cause of Carlson's defeat-nit
Fact of the matter is. its extremely
disgusting fight made the governor
votes, just as its fight against Mayor
Speer elected him. II we were run
mig for office the very first campaig.,-
ing we would do would he to hunt up
that outfit and spit in their faces
get them to fighting us-the harder
the better, and II they stopped We
would go after them again and keep
them knocking. for n knock from such
cattle is always boost n the eyes
of the decent citizenry of Colorado
San Miguel Examiner.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Contests Largest Vote Offer
Work Now as Never Before

Much to the surprise of all of us
will be this offer. 1t is the real one
of the entire contest 1t is by far
the largest offer. The one that will
give eight remaining contestants the
opportunity to upset all of the present
standings and give everyone chance
to determine lead 1t is the one that
will get the results 1t will get you big
results. You cannot afford to lose
any time on this offer In fact on this
offer you should do several times
what you have done during the contest
so far. Make use of it and big use of
1t If you want to win that Ford car.
1t means votes to work and work
hard. Votes mean win. If you do not
work you can not hope to be in with
the prize winners. | have seen this
offer before and know what it means.
1t means that the best worker will
win If you are not a worker.
you will not be able to win. Make
use of every moment of the time that
you have this week and get in re-
port several times larger than any
report that you have been able to
make SO far in the contest
Use system this week and get
club of thirty dollars every day Many
is the time that I have seen a con-
testant get more than one club a day
That was on papers of half the value
a year too. You should be able to get
more than club a day and run your
votes into the millions. This is your
opportunity and it viii pay you to work
to beat the band for if you do not your
opponent will be at work and he will
get the lead Go after it like you
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Maher-Harrin8ton Wedding
Most Beautiful of Season

and white flowers. The guest list
included the following; Father Kipp
OF Grand Junction, Father O'Farrell
of Montrose. Father Bertrand. OF
Delta: Mr. and Mrs. Harrington. Miss
Bertrand. Mr.. and Mrs. Kloster, Miss
Mae Verhofsted, Mr.. Maher and MIR
Pratt.
The married couple left on the af
ternoon train for Denver. where they
will spend their honeymoon.
Miss Maher was one of Delta's most
ideal girls and Joe was n lucky fellow
to draw such n prize. MIR. Harring.
ton. however is one of Delta's best
known business men. good fellow
and well liked by all.
Many handsome and valuable pres
ents we're received by the bride, along
with the congratulations and best
wishes OF her wide circle OF friends in
this section.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

A very swell wedding took place at
the Catholic church in this city Wed.
nesday morning when Miss Mae Maher
and Joseph Harrington were united
In the holy bonds of matrimony.
The marrige ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Father Bertrand. OF Delta.
assisted by Father O'Farrell, OF Mont
rose. and Father Kipp. of Grand June
tion.
The church was tastcfully decorated
for the occasion and the solemn we'd
ding ceremony was one OF the class.
lest of its kind in Delta for the sens
on. Miss Mae Verhofsted acted as
bridesmaid and Mr.. Ben Kloster was
best man.
The bride and groom we're guests
Mt a breakfast given by Mrs. W. II.
Pratt at the Pratt home on Palmer
street, following the ceremony. The
dining room was decorated with pink
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
War News
The European War

There are few changes in the Euro
pean war situation since last week.
Fighting has been fierce and some
heavy drives are reported. with a.
credited gains made by the British and
French.
The aspect of Norway is growing
threateningly hostile to German in
terests.
Winter is closing down on the
scenes of war again and it is impos-
sible to say what the effect may be
upon the now worn conditions of the
armies.
Independent is not inclined to take
the partisan view OF some of the daily
newspapers. The war may last for Il
long time and the final result can not
yet be foretold. The count has not
yet been made over Germany. by any
manner of means.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Railroad strike Looming up Again

Railroad Strike Looming up Again
New York. Nov. 14.-Danger of n
nationwide railroad strike which was
believed to have been averted by tho
passage OF the Adamson eight hour
law. has not entirely disappeared. II
developed today when representatives
Of the railroads and four brotherhoods
comprising 100000 employees. failed
to reach an agreement as to the prop.
er application of the new law. The
stumbling block, both sides admitted
was the existing mileage method OF
compensation. The announcement of
the latest Developments in the case
after an all day conference between
representatives of the men and rail
road officials. I'VE met" said Elisha
Lee, chairman of the railroad manag-
ers at the conference. for the pur.
pose OF exchanging ideas on the ap-
plication and operation OF the Adam
son law.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Popular Young
Couple Married

Miss Nina Pearl Moffett and Mr.
Ellis Gordon Mathews were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony yester-
day morning at the court house. Hon
VIM. w. Dngman, County Judge. per.
forming the ceremony.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Moffett. of Garnet mesa,
and the groom is sober. industrious
young man who for some time has
made his home in Delta.
Immediately following the ceremony
n dainty wedding breakfast was serv.
ed at the home of MIR. and Mrs. l.. G.
Anderson and the happy young couple
left on the afternoon train for Coul.
ten California. where they will make
their home. They were showered with
best wishes OF their Delta friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moffett accompanied
them and will also make their home
on the coast
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
woman's Club Mex, Week

On next "Wednesday afternoon. No
vember End. at O'Clock will occur
the regular meeting of the Woman's
club. at the assembly room of the Pub
lie library
The pragram win consist of folk
songs and dances by various pupils
of the grade schools, under the d;rec-
tion of Miss Baxter and Mrs. Grace
Cummings Miss Marjorie Chiles will
also sing.
The hostesses will be Mrs. Charles
koehler and MTs. z. V. Gunsolus.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Troops May be Ordered from Mexico

Atlantic City, Nov. 14.-After con-
ference here of Mexican-American
commissioners, it was intimated that
an agreement providing for the with
drawal of the punitive expedition,
might be reached before the close of
the week. For seven hours the com
missioners studied the various prob
lens involved in settlement of the
International difficulties. most of the
time being devoted to getting into
concrete form that part of the gener-
al agreement referring 10 the with
drawal of the troops
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
NEWS NOTES OF INTEREST
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The Denver Democrat says: The
gang is smashed" Which gang?
Eugene Grubb says potatoes will
reach So per hundred before spring,
and advises to hold them
Perry. of the Hotchkiss Herald, said
he had been so busy last week count
ing good Republican votes for Wilson
and Ed Taylor that he hadn't had time
to gather up the local news.
julius Gunter, next governor of Col
orado. was born in Arkansas, and as
they called Governor Carlson Wan
dering George" they will probably
dub Gunter the "Arkansaw Traveller"
Work on Rainbow Route road over
Cerro Summit and the Blue has been
shut down for the winter. AS early
as possible in the spring the road will
be put in its usual good shape for the
summer travel
The cold spell which followed the
wind and snow storm last Sunday sent
the mercury down in Delta to above
Monday morning. and Monday night
was nearly as cold. Reports came in
Tuesday that the ground had been
frozen to a depth of three inches Hun.
dreds of tons of beets were caught in
the fields and some apples had not
been gathered in a part of the orch
ards. 1t is hoped that milder weather
will enable the beet growers to get out
the remainder of their crops Freez-
ing does not injure the beets for manu-
featuring into sugar. II it did the loss
would be very serious one. as noun
tains of beets are lying at the loading
stations caused by the lack of cars to
ship them in to the factory at Grand
Junction. This is another reason why
the sugar company should hurry up
its factory at Delta. in the heart of the
beet raising territory In regard to
the freezing in of beets. it is pointed
out that the tops protect the ground
to a great extent from frost and that
a little mild weather serves to thaw
the ground sufficiently to enable beets
to be taken out
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
In Mexico

The Mexican situation now is that
U. S. troops are likely to be ordered
out Villa is as much in evidecne as
ever, and the revolution goes merrilv
on. Only an occasional bunch of Am
orleans are reported killed. with now
and then family murdered. And the
average Mexican continues tc hold
America and Americans in contempt.
on whom there is constant open
season.
Colorado troops along the border
are behind with their pay and did not
have vote. Small sums are being
sent from Delta to buy the boys to-
bacco.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

Married-At the NJ. f. church in this
city. by the Rev. Mr.. Klein Wednesday
evening at 7:15. Mr.. Joseph Nc Clel-
land. of Norton. Kansas. and Mrs.
Mary Il. Cammack. of Hotchkiss. Mr..
McClelland is a retired farmer and
has been living in the ciyt of Norton.
Mrs. McClelland has long been resi-
dent Of Delta county. They may
make their future home In this county.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Obert came up
from Grand Junction Wednesday, Mr..
Obert went to Montrosc yesterday to
do some checking in the lndepender'
Lumber company office of that city,
and Mrs. Obert will remain in Delta
for two or three weeks. the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Obet.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

Some real estate deals are being
made around Delta and the county.
There never was better time.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

The members OF the Young Mar
ried Women's club met on Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Lawrence Adams
as a pleasing hostess.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Standing Of the contestants

Below is the weeks standing of the
contestants. Be sure that you get
your report mailed or in the office be-
fore 6 p. m. this week.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

The official returns of Delta county
make no material changes. A few
votes less for some of the candidates
and few more for others. Carlson
carried the county by SO majority.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

Republicans are still holding out
in hopes that close states may
change the chances for Hughes, and
many will not COVE up until the fin
al count.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

The lower House of Congress has
one Republican majority over the DEM
ocrats. with two or three mensrelsi
holding the balance of power.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

There isn't much
Count not yet all made in Min
nesota and California, and contests
are threatened in one or two close
states.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17
Late History of
A Recent Battle

There isn't much.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-17

The Denver Democrat says: THE
gang is smashed" Which gang?
Evening journal., 1916-07-05
new YORK YANKEES Are
after RUBE OLDRINC

Rube oldring. who secured his re-
lease from the Athletics the other
day on a plea that he wanted 10 re-
tire from baseball, owing to poor
health. Is now being sought after by
the New York Yankees. The accident
TO Gilhooley in Washington on Mon
day and Fritz Maisel still being on the
disability list put the Yankees in a
bad way for outfielders. and yester-
day Manager Mack received word
from Bill Donovan asking for per
mission to dicker with Oldring.
Mack informed Donovan that as
Oldring had been released by the Ath-
eltlc Club he had no claim on his
former star and that he had no OBJ
lection 10 the New York club doing
business with Oldrlng. Mack. however.
] informed Donovan that inasmuch as
/ Oldring had secured his release after
absolutely promising him that he was
retiring from baseball owing to poor
health, he did not think the New
York club could secure him. Dono-
van. however. is making a try and he
sent an agent to see Oldring at his
farm near Bridgeton. N. J.
Evening journal., 1916-07-05
HOUNIZ sensation IN
MOTORCYCLE RACES
Won Three, Five and Ten
Mile Professional Events
on Indian Machine
SIDE CAR RACE WON
BY w. H. APPLETON

Jnck Mountz. driving on Indian.
was the sensation Of tho motorcycle
races. held at wawasot Park yester-
day afternoon. under the auspices Of
the Wilmington Motorcycle Club.
Mounts won the three Eve and ten
milo professional races and made "A
game try for the l5-mile professional
race after he had lost lap and half
by engine trouble This clever rider also
established new motorcycle record
when he rode a trial mile IN 1.1s 1-b.
This was six seconds better than the
previous record for the track, made
by an indian twin.
The races attracted a large crowd
and there were plenty OF thrills. Sew
eral inches Of light dust made the
track dangerous M the fret turn and
B S. Besinger. riding in one OF the
professional races. took tumble
there but was not seriously injured
lie finished the race.
In the fifteen mile professional,
Mountz had engine trouble. when the
race was nearly two-thirde gone and
lost q lap and a half 10 Mullin before
he got hi1 machine going again He
made one Of the gemest fights Of the
afternoon when no cut down Mullins
lead IN the last few minutes Of the
race to just little more than half a
lap
The side car race was the biggest
dust raiser Of the day and william
H. Appleton. IN a Harley Davidson.
took the lead at the start and was
never headed.
SUMMARIZE.
Three Mile Amateur.
Harlan Rose, Indian. 1; Joseph
starr, Reading Standard, 2; Charles
Hayward, Harley Davidson 3.
Time-4.30 30.
Three Mile Professional.
Jack Mountz Indian, l Jack Mul-
lin, Indian. 2; J. c. Wilcox, Reading
Standard. g.
Time-4S is.
Five Mile Professional.
Jack Mounts, Indian, / Jack Mul
lin, Indian, 2; j. c. Wilcox, Readinl
Standard. 3.
Ilut--fahN 10.
Five Mile Amateur.
Harlan Rose. Indian. l. Charles
Haywood. Harley Davidson. 2; James
Gordon, Indian. 8.
Time-SS AS
Ten Nile Professional.
Jack Mountz, Indian, / Jack Mul-
In. Indian, 2; B. S. Besinger, In
dian, 3.
Tfme-13.35 40.
Fifteen Mile Professional.
Jack Mullin, Indian, /; Jack
Mountz. Indian, 2; Besinger did not
finish.
Time-20.3S 1-5
Three Mile Side Car.
William n Appleton, Harley-David-
son, /; Mitchell Pryor. Indian, 2;
Jack Mountz, Indian, 3.
Time-4.26 Is.
Evening journal., 1916-07-05
VANDEVER BREAKS even
With Delaware DIVISION
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
CLAYTON. Del. July Sin two OF
the fastest games Of ball played on
the field OF the Delaware Division Ath-
letic Association here. the Vandever
Athletic Club, of Wilmington, and the
Delaware Division Athletic Associa-
tion split even, the former taking the
first game. to 3. and the latter the
second game in a ten-inning contest
by the same score The pitching of
Russell and Spence and the batting
Of O'Neill and Galloway featured the
first game In the second game West
was in fine form and pitched one of
the fastest games OF the season, Skin
ner featuring at the bat The scores
Evening journal., 1916-07-05

In Pete" Ewing and Walter Ritz.
the Newark High School claims to
have had the best battery Of any high
school in the State the past season.
Although this was the first season in
the box for Ewing. he looks like q
conner. He is only II years of age
but is six feet tall and weighs about
1876 pounds. Ewing is a southpaw and
has a natural and easy movement
while working in the box. His one
fault at this time is lack of expert.
ience. The youngster ha3 a good
curve, speed and excellent control for
Evening journal., 1916-07-05
MADELEY MUTTERINCS


Well, we lost the game until the
protest comes up).
The big pitcher was hit hard. but
the big fellow was not warmed up
properly He had to go in cold.
Our new catcher Crockett caught
fair game. considering that It was
his first game with Madeley.
They tell us Manager Bill has re
leased a bunch Of men and has signed
up cracker jack pitcher from down
State.
Wonder what was the matter with
Strong. the big catcher Was he sick?
Ask Manager Bill.
Old Big Six Hickey was off satur-
day When he can't hit there is some
thing wrong
Our friend midget got his hit. He
was there when double plays we're in
order.
Rack Ruth was there in the fancy
diving stunt How about it, old
sport?
(wallop) Brodley is there IN left
He got hard chances in the sun gar
den
Stewart played a great game in
center. Manager Bill vii, put him
on first
Maybe Rube Ruth wasn't there
cutting men out on hits.
Powder Monkey carley was on
hand.
Maybe Hook de Keiser wasn't there
Umpire? But, the poor fellows arm
0, My!
Old friend Bob Gray was back with
US and got his hit in the seventh in
ming. Manager Bill says watch this
fellow.
Eddie Mason is there when II comes
10 relief work. He was put in The
seventh inning and certainly did pitct
fine ball and got his usual hit Some
pitcher. says Manager Bill Mason
we've got to hand it to you
We understand Manager Bill hai
signed Dutch Jones. the star pitcher
from South Side-Eden. So beware
Church League teams, no more de
feats. as you know, this fellow cal
pitch.
Our Rooters' band had 10 60 ava.
with the boy scouts.
Lyric Tenor Porter, Nightingale
Montgomery. Slim Jim Sayers, tn
Fat Boy we're on hand roofing thei
heads off.
Wonder what was the matter viii
Manager Bill. He was very quiet, bu
when the umpire made that decision
you would have thought the Mexican
we're at Eden Park Keep cool. Bill
you will get there yet
o. Well. we came in second IN the vot
ing contest for the most popular bas
ball team in town. So you see we ar
as popular as any team in Whining
ton because we have clean team o
ball players.
Evening journal., 1916-07-05
DEFIANCE WINS AGAIN

. Defiance surprised Neighborhood with
o IA to defeat yesterday. McGinty
pitched big league baseball and held the
Neighborhood boys to three hits. Erne
worked well for Neighborhood. II was
Defiance's tenth win and two lost De
fiance would like to hear from Bond
Bottle and Seal Company's team. De-
fiance will meet the fast Ferris School
team Saturday. Send challenges TO A.
Frankel, manager, No. 222 Monroe
street
Evening journal., 1916-07-05
RUNS OF THE WEEK

Runs scored by all teams in Ameri-
can and National Leagues from Wed.
nesday' June 2S. to Tuesday. July 4,
inclusive. Only runs that figure in
omeial averages are included. Scores
OF incomplete games are not counted
nut the scores of games of FIVE in.
nings or more are included in the
table.
Evening journal., 1916-07-05
fourth OF JULY BASEBALL

TOwanda, s; BrownsOn. 3. (Morninr
Camel
TOwanda, .; BrownsOn. 4. (After.
noon Camel
Brandywine, S; ElktOn. 3. (Morning
Camel
Brandywine. 4; ElktOn. 2. (After.
noon Game-)
Penlyn, 8; Caulk, 5.
p. b. & w, 4; Pioneers, 3.
Bancroft, 4; New Castle, /.
Eden, 4; MiddletOwn. O. (Morning
Camel
MlddletOwn. S; Eden, ?. afternoon
Game.)
Hurlock, 8, seaford, : OUOrnlng
Camel
SeafOrd, 2; HurlOck, I. after
noon Game.)
ST. Mary's. &; Clinton. 3.
CASTERS. IL; Rose Hill, -.
p. r. g. W. A. Al o; Olean, Z.
Edge Moor. 4; Bond. I.
Vandever. 4; Del Div, 3. Morn
ing Game.)
Del Div 4; vandever, s. after
noon Game.l