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Lietuva. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1892-1920, 1917-11-02
GERAS SUMANYMAS.

Pllnai pritardama virSminetam
stmanyrnui, 'Lietuvcs' redakcil;,
su n'ielu noru apsiima patarnauti
If prllmdines auhas nuo visu, XII
rie nori padaryti Kaledine siu
metu dovana Lietuvos Neprigul-
mybes Fondui. Visos aukos bus
nuolatos garsinamos sitame Lie
tuvos' skyriuie, o visa susirinku-
81 suma ant Kal5du bus pasiusta
/ Lietuvos Neprigulmybes Fonda.
kaipo Kaledine lietuviu dovanele
isgavimui laisves savo tevynei.
Kitos tautos turi pagirtina pa
proti panasiuose atsltikimuose, vie
ton darymo prezentq, aukuoti ko-
kan labdaringam tikSlui. Dides-
mes labdarybes, kaip isgavitnas Lie
tllvai laisves negali butt, If todel
butu geistina, kad siuosmet lietu-
Wal ia paproti pasektu Visas au.
l,as reikia siqsti "Lietuvos" Re-
dakcijai.
Padarymui pradzios "Lietuvos"
laikrastis arlkauja Sta "Kaledi-
mi Fonda $4,000. Xxi sicl jau
iolauke Siam tikslui sekanGios aukos:
'Lietuva" ............ $4,000
DIR. K. Drangelis $50. 1000
Juozas Gratis 500
Paulina Giraitiene 80. 500
Bronius ir Mare /
Baluciai 1000
DR.. A. Zimontas. 49,. 1000
ustinas Kulis ........ 1000
Viso $500
Lietuva. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1892-1920, 1917-11-02

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at Chicago, ILL.,, on 3lst day OF October ,
1917, as required by the act of October O.;
Lietuva. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1892-1920, 1917-11-02
NAUJAS KANCLERIS.

Berlinas. Vieton DIR.
Michaelis, kaizeris paskyrs Vo-
kietijos Kanclerium grafa Jul
ri Won Hertling, Bavarijos pre-
niera minister
= Vokieciai uzeme Udine,
Italijoj.
Lietuva. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1892-1920, 1917-11-02
0ideI6 NeIaime ant Italy Fronto.
AustrO = VokieCiai sutruskinO ltalu
Armija. 100000 Italu 700 Kanuoliu
pateko priesui.
Amerikonai jau ant Fr0ntO.
Braziliia Apskelte are Vokietijai.-Lasves pasko-
la labai nusiseke.-Rusai krau ,tos Kronstadta.
MefaiXXVI

True translation filed with the postmaster
at Chicago, ILL.,, on 3ist day of October,
t0I7 as required BY the act OF October G;
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Parent-TeacherS' MeetinQ
Was Very Well Attended

The primary department of the
Parent-Teachers' association held it's
initial meeting last Friday afternoon,
and there was a good representation
of both teachers and patrons
Mr.. Hombrger, City Superintendent.
made the opening address, giving the
large audience much good food for
thought
Following this, Miss Lola Briggs
read an interesting paper on the i'm
portance of developing rythm in the
primary grades. She had bevy of
pretty little girls and boys who gave
interesting demonstrations of the work
along this line. These We're second
grade pupils, and a number of tiny
tots from the first grade sang sever
al nursery rhymes. Then some sec
ond grade boys dressed as brownies
put on an amusing performance, and
following this was a pantomime of
the moth and the butterfly The boys
performed very well, and the dainty
girls in white were as pretty as an
Easter party.
The next number was a pleasing
reading by Mrs. w. H. Fluallen, fol
lawed by a dramatization of the Ugly
Duckling by members of Miss Bells
third grade B girls and boys
Helen Miller. from Miss Ingersolrs
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Commissioners Asked to
Name Delta-Nucla Highway

There was meeting at the county
commissioners rooms in the court
house Monday morning. at which the
board was asked to sign a request to
the State Highway Commissioners to
designate the Delta-Nucla road state
highway. and TO give II a number
This Was in order that is might, in
fits turn. be in a position to receive
aid in building. from the State, and
also from the Government. in fts
National Forest Alignment.
At the same time the commission
ers OF Montrose county were to be
asked to sign like petitions. They
were to be waited upon by com
mittee from Delta and one from Nuc-
la. the latter with petition signed
by nearly 400 people from that end
OF the route.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Ben Parrish Takes Two
Strai8ht From Geo. DuCraV

At the Delta Opera house on Tues
day evening Ben Parrish OF Olathe
and George DuCray of Grand Junction,
staged very interesting and hard
contested wrestling match.
The first fall was gained by Par
rish in just 25 minutes. In the begin
mig of the match DuCray appeared to
be the most aggressive and at times
II looked to the spectator as though
Parrish was the weaker of the two.
but as the match proceeded Parrish
placed his opponent in several "acid
test" positions. These were time and
again worked out of by DuCray.
DuCray appeared on the stage after
the first fall and publicly stated that
he had received broken rib IN the
encounter and desired TO have the
match proceed at once. as he thought
II would be better than to wait the
usual rest period. DuCray, in the sec
ond showed weakness and II is said
that It was due TO the njury that he
had received in the start.
While the match was not as long
drawn out as some yet offered to the
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

At Montrose there seems to be
sort of deadlock over the matter
Nucla people are staying with then
but at last reports the commissioner
had not agreed to their request,
though much of the proposed road
would be in Montrose county. and
they have logical. though selfish
reasons.
The lower part of Montrose county,
which viii some day become a coun-
ty by itself. does want the road and
has good reasans for wanting it, and
Delta also wants it. The road will
be built sooner or later. regardless
of Montrose. the State or the Gov
ernment. and further. it VIII become
part of an interstate road through
Utah and Colorado. making the short
est of all routes to Denver.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Queen Esther Circle Met
At Adams Home MOndaV

The Queen Esther Circle met at
the home of Miss Marion Adams
on Palmer street, Monday evening,
February 5.
AS the president, Miss Georgia
Widney, could not be present during
the first half hour. the vice president,
Miss Eva Burgin presided in her
place. Twelve members responded to
roll call.
The treasurer, Miss Marjorie
Mathers, was glad to have the treas
ury increased by dues from several
members, and by a contribution to
our scholarship fund. 1t was decided
to further increase this fund by a
candy sale to be held next Saturday
beginning at p. m. at the Steam
Laundry on Main street.
After disposing of business matters
that came before the Circle short
program of reading and music was
rendered and this was followed by
the study of the missionary lesson.
Dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess assisted by Misses
Eva Burgin and Helen Gunsolus, and
the Circle adjourned TO meet at the
home of Miss Mona VanVolkenburgh
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

Third Grade A, gave reading 'Brier
Rose, which showed much training
and skill in memorizing.
A paper directed along the lines
of mental, physical and moral devel-
opment of the child through the Pri-
mary grades, was the next in order,
and was well received.
Miss Grace Adams followed with
a well prepared paper on her views
regarding the kindergarten as a part
of the school curriculum, and this
was discussed by Mrs. George Meyer
Mrs. F. w. Grove closed the pro-
gram with a delightful vocal solo,
with Miss Nell Marie Nutter as ac-
companist.
All the numbers were listened to
with rapt interest, the audience man
ifesting much enthusiasm.
The officers of the association ex-
pressed thanks to all who had assist
ed in making the program a success,
and their pleasure at the interest
taken in the meeting by patrons of
the school, but regretted that because
of the lateness of the hour. so many
were compelled to leave, thus being
deprived of hearing some of the best
numbers.
The first general meeting is booked
for the 18th instant
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

Many of the press reports appear
to -beauere statements of sensation
al nature, hazarded at a guess The
fact remains that peaceful relations
with Germany have been broken our
ambassador called home and the Ger
man ambassador given his passports
from this country, leaving possibili-
ties for serious entanglements in war
or influence for peace. and none can
tell which will be the result. The
people and press of this country are
patriotically backing the president
Spain appears in sympathy with
this nations action, as does the South
American republics, excepting Mex
leo. Carranza, it is said. has sent
a note of sympathy to the Kaiser.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
MA&ON TO HAVE ANOTHER
BIG WRESTLING MATCH HERE

c. X. Maxon who staged the wrest.
ling the other evening between Du-
Cray and Parrish has announced that
he will have another event of this kind
about the goth of this month. Ben
Parrish of olathe will be one of the
contestants and the opponent to Par
rish will likely be man from Utah
II is figured that whoever tackles
Parrish now will have to be a mighty
good man. Keep harp lookout for
further announcements which will be
made later
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
WeIch Boys Are Fine.

The Welch boys at the concert on
Wednesday night were the goods. All
five of these musicians de luxe were
liner was torpeoed. and were rescued
after battling for life in the water
for six hous after the vessel sank.
Nine members of the troup were on
the ship. but three were lost. Their
entertainment was perhaps the most
praised Of any ever given in this
city.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Water Users Turn Down
All Government Propositions

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Uncompahgre project
at Olathe Tuesday, all three PROPOSE
tions before the meeting for adoption,
were turned down.
The propositions were: To change
to an Irrigation District; Drainage
District; Erection of a Government
Power plant.
The latter of these propositions, the
erection of power plant for the
valley, we had hoped would receive
favorable consideration. but the de-
sire to turn the others down was so
strong that it carried this one along
with it.
There was carcely a vote in ia
vor of the proposed changes. This
was not due but in a very small meas
ure to the arguments and oratory
expended at the meeting, but had
been practically agreed to before the
meeting took place.
In the matter OF electing directors,
all OF the old directors were re-elect-
ed but one. Hon. George w. Bruce CIV
ing place to Mr.. John Boyden, of Ash
mesa
The new board will organize at its
early convenience and at the time
elect a president. treasurer and sec
rotary
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

The war situation continues grave.
though there is no use making II
even more grave by putting the mag
nifying glass on the possible bridges
to be crossed. The cost will be en-
ormous enough at best, should war be
entered into. The hope is that the
war clouds will break away from this
country and that its acts may even
tend to bring the European war to
a close. In the meantime the fart
should be emphasized that jingoism
is not patriotism.
Following are some OF the many
press dispatches bearing on the war
topic to date:
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Delta Farms Sold
To Victor Men

Two heavy land sales have been
consummated this week the Weeks
ranches south of Delta.
These were taken by ]. d. and Il.
o. Bauer, father and son. who are sue,
cessful mining men of Vitcor now
running leases in the Portland mine.
J, ID. Bauer purchased the ranch of
5, w. Weeks and f. o. Bauer that of
NJ, p. Weeks, Both are good ranches
and make good buy and safe in
vestment for the purchasers.
Independent has not been informed
as to the exact consideration, but un.
derstand it to be $4,000 to $4,000.
The Bauers will continue their min
ing operations at Victor, the ranch
purchases being in the light of safe
and satisfactory investment.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
PROJECT WATER RENTS GO
UP rs PER CENT FOR 1917

Aontrose, Colo, Feb. 5, 1917.
The rental charge for Government
water has been raised from $500 per
second foot to $4,000 per second foot
for the irrigation season of 1917.
This increase has been made in
order that the collections for the COM
ing year may meet the anticipated ex-
penditures for operation and main
tenance purposes.
Preliminary applications will be
mailed TO the water users during Feb
ruary as usal
FRED d. PYLE.
Project Manager.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
w. r. C. WILL OBSERVE WASH
INGToN AND LINCOLN DAYS

The next regular meeting of the
Woman's Relief Corps will be held in
I. o. o. F. hall on Wednesday, Febru-
ary IA, at 2:3O p. m, for which a
program is being prepared.
The birthdays of Washington and
Lincoln will be observed with appro-
pirate exercises. The meeting will
be open for visitors.
All comrades and friends are in
vited.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
child's Condition Serious.

Latest reports from the little son
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eberly, in Den
yer, are to the effect that the little
fellow is afflicted with both scarlet
fever and diphtheria. He is being
given the best of care in the Denver
children's hospital, and while his con-
dition is regarded as very serious.
some hope is given of his recovery.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Matter of European War;
Wilson Given More Power

The cruel war seems over AS a
matter of fact, it hasn't begun-except
in the yellowest of the yellow dailies,
like the Denver Pest, and the little
monkey country sheets, who imagined
it would give them also stripes to fol-
low in the lead of real yellow dailies.
1t was all right for the President
and Congress to call the Kaiser's
bluff and then sit and tremble and
hope God wouldn't push them any
further in the direction of the enemy.
1t was the least Mr.. Wilson could do
under the circumstances, and appar-
emily the action had a good, whole
some effect.
The Kaiser isn't everything He
isn't the only brute in Europe, and it
was all right to explain the fact to
him; also that it is high time the
amalgamated royal family of Europe
was quitting this war stunt and pulling
off a few more royal inter-marriages,
so there may be more degeneracy in
the families of kings and queens and
monarchs.
Mr.. Bryan, incidentally or accident
ly. hit upon plan of universal peace
when in Washington this week which
has anything heretofore proposed heat
to frazzle. He requested the Ameri-
can House of Lords to submit the
question of war to a referendum vote
of the people before declaring war
whereupon one of the Lord Jingos
intimated that Mr.. Bryan ought to be
interned. To the credit of Congress,
it was also said that several agreed
with him. If all the nations of the
world would follow the suggestion and
leave the matter of war to the people,
there would at least be no more need
less wars.
In Grand Junction there was an
anti-war meeting called. and in the
call the mpatridtic stand was taken
that, as two per cent of the people
owned the money of the United
States; that said two per cent. along
with the powerful press which they
owned by right of purchae when neces-
sary, wanted war; and by reason of the
fact that this two per cent expected
the other ninety-eight per cent to do
the fighting. that the said ninety-e
per cent should have the right at least
to voice protest.
Indepedent is not of the opinion that
there is very grave danger of the
United States entering into the Euro
pean war more actively than may
be necessary to properly patrol the
seas. Those nations have all they
can do to fight on their own dung
hills. and the real patriotism of this
country cannot be fully aroused ex-
cept in the case of an invasion. Roy
atty is not likely to invite the we'll
known Workmanship of Americans at
this particular time. if ever.
The nations of Europe today are not
our real menance They may supply
the situation, but the real menance is
the condition of greed and graft which
the opportunities have fed Those
whom war would benefit, want war:
those others-the masses-do not: un-
less. as stated. It becomes necessary
to defend their country against the in
vasion OF foe.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
The meeting Tuesday was one of
the most enthusiastic and well attend
ed of any held in late years.
Woman's Club Next Week

The next regular meeting of the
Delta Woman's club will occur in
the assembly room of the Public Ii
brary next Wednesday, February IA
at 3 olock p. m, directed along the
lines of conservation. under special
direction of Miss Ella New.
Miss Frances Hednershot will sing
also will Miss Beulah Baxter.
The hostesses will be Mrs. n. E
Clack and Mrs. !. C. Hall.
All members please be prompt.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
President Given More Power

President Given More Power
Washington. Feb. 6.-The most far
reaching legislation ever introduced
at one time in both branches of con-
gress has been favorably reported in
the Houe by Chairman Padgett of
the House military committee.
The legislation authorizes the pres
ident to commander all ship build
ing plants needed by the government,
all plants capable af producing war
materials and places at the presi-
dents disposal s15O.OOOOOO to immedi-
ately rush completion of all ships now
building and for the purchase of need
ed materials. The appropriation would
include funds for the purchase of an
aeroplane basic patent.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

spectator his moneys wroth as the
opponents were about as evenly
matched as any event we have ever
witnessed. Parrish himself stated to a
number after the match that DuCray
has the strength. knows the game and
works for all there is in it Another
match will likely be staged by these
two wrestlers in the near future. prob
ably at Olathe.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Masquerade Ball.

A big masquerade ball will be given
under the auspices of w. o. w. lodge,
Montrose. at X. of p hall in that city.
February 1S, in honor of ST. Valentine
Special effort will be used to make
this the great social event of the seas
on. and no Woodman or his friends
should miss attending.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

Mrs. Dugger, respecter lady of this
city and wife Of Mr.. Dugger of the
Dugger coal mines, died Tuesday. fol-
lowing an operation at the Delta hos
pital for gastric ulcer. The funeral
services will be held at the Christian
church in Delta next Sunday. at 2
o'clock In the afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
MIR. and Mrs. Ad-
ANS Visit in City

Cliff Adams, wife and baby daugh-
ter, who are at present located at
Salt Lake, Utah, arrived last Fri
day and will spend some time Wis
iting at the home of the formers par
well as other relatives and friends
in the city.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

The example of the Victor mining
men who came to Delta this week
and bought Delta ranches is well
worth emulation by others. In every
probability land can be bought here
now more cheaply than it can ever
be bought again. even II the investors
should wait lifetime. In other
words, ii can be bought for its value.
and in some cases little less. and
It makes one of the best and safest
Investments that can be had for peo.
pie with surplus money.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

Kaiser expresses astonishment ar
Americas stand. American prisoners
in Germany released upon presidents
demand. German press declares Am
erica's attitude will not stop subma-
rine warfare planned. England hopes
moral effect will help bring war to
a close
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
WheatIand Mesa GetToaether.

WheatIand Mesa Get Together.
The Get Together club met at Mrs.
Gales house on Wheatland mesa
Thursday afternoon, February l, with
Mrs. Lawler assistant hostess. There
was a good attendance. An inter-
esting meeting was conducted by Mrs
Watts, President of the club Sew
eral new members were enrolled.
After the business meeting an hour
or so was spent socially, then delicious
refreshments were served by Mrs.
Gale and Mrs. Lawler. All Joined in
saying they had spent very pleasant
afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09
Miss LynOla Day
Operated Upon

A telephone message from Mrs.
Harold V. Day Tuesday morning
was to the effect that an operatio
had been performed removing little
Lynola's tonsils and adenoids. There
is n mastoid abscess from which she
has suffered the past few weeks. and
which will also have to be taken care
OF. The surgical work is being done
by Grand Junction specialist.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

Mr.. II. Lindgren. project stockman
for the Uncompahgre valley. was in
Delta yesterday from Montrose. Mr.
Lindgren is making interesting expert
ments with local stock. especially with
hogs. and will furnish our readers
with his results from week to week.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

Carl Westesen. big Olathe rancher,
was a Delta visitor yesterday on bust
ness matters.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

Special evangelistic services Will be-
gin Sunday. February 1th, under the
leadership of Evangelist l.. c. Coff-
man. of Denver, at the First Baptist
church.
Rev Coffman has had considerable
experience in evangelistic work and
The Delta independent., 1917-02-09

on Howard street the first Monday
evening in March.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-08

Two-clasp Gloves at Csc a pair. becau
noticeable. Mostly plain white. but som
to sis. UPPER MAIN FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-08
]. S. TO HELP CENTRALIzE POWER
FOR WAR At PARIS CONFERENCE

ment President Wilson fayorr Inn
mediate and greater Capitalization OF
tho war administration.
Americas part In tho general pro
gram will be clearly defined at IN.
conference. 80 this government can
swing iu fun power into the most
direct lines. vagu.ncss In tho mind.
OF allied leaders concerning the do
gree Of Americas preparations will
be cleared up.
The ald OF the United States will
BE- sought by Italy and Russia.
Plans for counter offensive to
drive the Teu,ons from Italian soil
viii be laid. American aid In this
direction will again bring to the for.
the anomaly OF Austria and the
United States. with no declaration OF
war. fighting each other.
The Russian situation will b. thor.
oily probcd at the conferences. Allied
aid IN money and supplies. recon
siruction OF Rus-ia's transport and
plans for a resumption Of the slavs
military activity Mt the earliest pos
sible date will b. discussed.
Greece. threatened with n Tcutor
invasion. and declining To mobilize
fully until the allies pledged all nee
eszary aid. win receive attention In
the conference.