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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
..THF BIRTH on \ NATTON."

That most impressive production,
THE Firth Of a Nation. returns
10 this city at the oliver theater for
an engagement beginning Sunday.
The Griffith spectacle is an epic pre-
scented with intense realism by tall
ented players who seem 10 be living
again in the soul-stirring times when
great nation was moving onward
to a glorious destiny. For all Of its
two dimensions this widely herald
ed motion picture drama has the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09

power 20 hold its audiences. The
rapid succession of stirring scenes,
the piling of spectacle upon spec
tacle. never fails TO grip the most
blase spectator and hold his fixed
attention to the very end. There is
Notwithstanding the appeal of the
great scenes. At every performance
the kaleidoscope perturbation brings
frequent and hearty applause and
often cheers. one marvels at the in
genuity of the photography and at
the skill of the producer, but there
is also admiration for the dramatic
quality of the acting and the beauty
of the panoramic settings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
OTIS SKINNER.

Otis Skinner, one Of the greatest
actors on the American stage, Will
be seen at the oliver theater tomor-
row night in his latest production,
Mister Antonio, in which Mr..
skinner has one of those delightful
characters which he knows so well
how 10 portray. The sale of seats
opened yesterday and the indications
point TO a large house to greet the
noted actor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
BREAD FAMINE IS
FACED BY WORLD
United States Wheat Crop is
LighteSt in Thirteen
Years.

WASHINGTON. May 9-Omcial
wheat crop estimates announced
Tuesday show that with the world
facing a bread shortage the United
States unless II. cuts its present con-
sumption. probably will produce only
enough wheat this year 70 supply it's
own population.
The forecast compiled by the de-
partment OF agriculture on cOndi-
tiOns May 1 put this country's win
ter crop at 366. 900. 900 bushels, the
smallest in thirteen years. There
Will be no estimate Of spring wheat
acreage until July. but with a crop
OF 250,OOO.O0O bushels, which IS
higher than the average this coun-
try would grow this year a total Of
only $4,000. 900 bushels. The nor
nal American consumption with seed
requirements is put at slightly more
than 500. 900. 600 bushels
Far Below Average.
The country's greatest spring
wheat crop was 352.0O0,OOO bushels
erage from 1910 20 1914 is $4,000
900. The estimated production this
year OF see 100000 bushels of winter
wheat falls 116.OOO.OO0 bushels
short OF last years poor crop and
308,00O.0OO below that Of 1915, a
bumper crop. It is I29.OOO.OOO bu-
shells less than the average for the
preceding five years.
Reserve Stocks All Low.
poearrro uf1rf~o fIf- r-.,, GO a
TO be lower than at any previous
time at this season. The visible sup
ply is put now at 10000, 600 bushels,
with a somewhat larger invisible
stock. The lowest visible stocks
ever reported in the United States
were 5000, 900 bushels on July I.
two years ago. When harvesting
Of the new crop begins in July Of this
year it is estimated that the reserve
will be even lower than that.
The allies wheat requirements for
the coming year are put at 500, OO0.-
600 bushels as a minimum. The
United States Will be asked 20 sup
ply more than half that amount.
Wheat crops in other parts of the
world are poor. The Argentine crop
failed, and home consumption will
require the entire yield. Canada 5
production is confined chiefly 10 a
spring crop OF normally about 2OO.-
100000 bushels, much of which is
available for export
Millions of Bushels Exported.
Since the war started America
has exported 10 Europe vast quaint
ties OF wheat. reaching "a high mark
Of 332.00O.OO0 bushels in rs. Last
year the total fell 20 $4,000 600 bu-
shells Before the war it ran slightly
less than 100000 bushels.
In a statement accompanying its
report Tuesday the agricultural de-
partment declared that although the
winter wheat crop condition is the
poorest on record, crop conditions
otherwise are favorable
The extent Of blowing and plant
ing done by May l." the statement
said. was above the average. In
1912 the winter wheat crop fell be-
low 400, 900, 900 bushels, the lowest
since 1904. but Notwithstanding this
low production of winter wheat. the
spring wheat crops, and total pro-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
BERLIN DENIES TANKER
SUNK BY GERMAN U-B0AT

LONDON. May "A dispatch 10
Reuters Telesram CO. from The
Hague, SAYS
The German legation here an
nounces that as a result of an in
vestigation by the German admir-
atty il may be stated that no Ger
man submarine was responsible for
the sinking Of the American tank
steamer Healdton.'
The tank steamer HealdtOn was
sunk March p in the North sea of
Tersheiling, Holland, in the So
called German safety zone"
The captain and members of the
crew of the steamer reported that
she had been torpedoed twice with
out warning by a submarine. Twen-
ey-one persons lost their lives in
the disaster. The vessel which was
owned by the Standard oil Co, had
cargo of oil and was bound from
Philadelphia for Rotterdam.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
AT THE LAs.ALLE.

Her Fathers Keeper" is the title
Of tOday's Lasalle picture in which
Irene HOwley is featured.
For tomorrow. Ella Hall is the
Lasalle's star in Polly Redhead"
and the story is light and humorous.
Miss Hall appears in a dual role.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
WOMEN WANT JOBS ON
KANSAS CITY CARS
international News Service:

international News Service:
KANSAS CITY. No. May "A
dozen young women nave filed ap-
plicatons with the Kansas City Rail
ways Co. for positions as conductors
and motOrmen--or motorwOmen-
on street cars should the war make
necessary the calling of women into
such service. One Tot of five young
misses applied i'm one letter. saying
they would be glad TO serve their
country by running the street cars.
All requested their names be not
disclosed.
The company has placed the
names on file for future reference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09

forWomen
For Forty Years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has Relieved
the Sufferings of Women.

1t hardly seems possible that there is in this
country who continues suffer without giving Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound trial after all the evil
dence that is continually being published proving beyond
contradiction that this grand old medicine has relieved
more suffering among than any other medicine in
The world.
Mrs I1ieso Cured Aftor Seven Months Illness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
THEATERS
LAST PERFORMANCES

The last performance of Her Tn
born Child will be given at the
Oliver theater tonight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
Mrs. Kieso Cured After Seven Months Illness.

Aurora. nl-"For seven long months suffered
from a female trouble, with severe pains In my back
and sides until became so weak could hardly
walk from chair to chair, and got so nervous
would Jump at the slightest noise. | was entirely
unfit TO do my house work, was giving up hope OF
lever being WELL when my sister asked me to try
Iydia Z. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. l took
six bottles and today am healthy woman able to
do my own homework | wish every suffering
woman would try Lydia Z Pinkhams Vegetable
compound, and find out for herself how good
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09

Gould Hardly Get off Her Bed
OhioI 10 know the good Lydia Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done for me- was IN such bad
health from female that could hardly get OF bed
had dOctong long time and mother s want
TO try lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound 80 did, and 1t
a we'll am able 10 do my house work
and am so happy never expected around the way do again.
and want others what Lydia + nkhams Vegetable
Compound mers JOSIE CoPNE 166o Harrison Ave.
Paramount, Cincinnati Ohio
cine Co (ccnfdentaD Lynn letter viii be
read and answered and held in strict confidence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09

80 is"-AlRs 4. kIEsO, Ave- aurora,
CffTIe Red.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09

NOTICE-The Afternoon Edi-
ton Of The News-Times carries
a special review of this picture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09
BOBBY AT PRAYER.

you stay here, mother. as a wit
ness. The last time / prayed for a
gun / got a Bible. Puck
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
DRAFT BILL PLANNED
FOR HOME GUARD ORGANIZATION
FOR COLORADO.
War Measure to Be Enacted at Extra
Session In July viii Affect Men
Over Thirty-One Years Of Age.
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Denver.-A selective draft bill to
form a substantial home guard during
the period of the war is contemplated
as one Of the war measures to be en-
acted during the special session of the
Legislature which will meet in July.
Men more than 81 years old only
will be subject to the draft for this
purpose. SO 1t will interfere in no way
with the draft for the national armies.
Although definite announcement
has not been made as to who will
sponsor the bill. legislative leaders say
that such bill Is seriously consid-
cred as one of tho most important Of
the special sessions order Of business
The Assembly. 1t il stated, will con-
slider only war measures and will hold
short session. Few clerks will be
named. as there will be limited num-
Der OF bills. Leaders declare that
they are determined to hold the ex-
penses of the Legislature itself to q
minimum.
Correlative with the draft bill 1t IS
stated will be tax bill to impose a
halfmill levy in the state to support
the home guard and to provide for
other defense measures
Acceleration OF crop movements and
adequate handling of the crop harvest.
ing will be other subjects considered
by the Legislature. 1t is understood
that the officers and committees OF
both branches OF the Legislature will
hold over from last winters session
in the interest OF quicker action on
needed bills
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29

and friends here.
Mrs. Elizabeth Minick of Nemeha,
Nebraska, arrived Monday for an ex-
tended visit with her daughter, Mrs.
A R Titus.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Fields and daugh-
ter Lorraine arrived home Monday
from Oklahoma, having made the trip
in their car, and report having had a
very enjoyable time both going and
coming back.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Hersum and
children left Monday for Eureka,
Calf, where they expect to locate. A
large number of their friends were at
the train to say goodbye and wish
them well and it is sincerely hoped
by all that the change will be bene-
ficial in every way.
Saturday at Montrose, Mr. Leo.
Flower and Miss Carol Diemer of that
city were married, and according to
the Enterprise it is probable that the
newlyweds will locate in Olathe, as it
is said thtat Mr.. Flower will have
charge of the new elevator being built
here for the Montrose Flour Milling
company.
L. E. Goss, superintendent of the
Olathe schools, returned last week
with his bride. who was formerly
Miss Bernice Autrey of Boulder. Mrs.
Goss was formerly a teacher in the
schools at Mesa, Arizona The many
friends of Prof. Goss extend congratu-
lations and wish him and his wife the
greatest happiness.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29

pair and the road on the Fire Mountain
canal will be widened some this seas
on. At Somerset the road will fol-
low around the river and avoid cross
ing SO many tracks at the mine.
The Mt. Lambert Wool Growers
association through their secretary,
S. A. Sylvester. delivered two cars of
wool last Saturday and another car
is being started at Paonia Tuesday
and finished at Hotchkiss, and the
last car will be shipped from Somerset
which will contain the wool clip of
Bennett Bros. and Hotchkiss Bros.
The entire clip was sold for so cents
per pound and is bringing to the vicin-
ity of Hotchkiss, the neat sum of $780,
900 which is pretty good for an indus
try which was started less than two
years ago.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
A Trip to Grand Mesa.

With F. j. Stewart and Geo. Haw.
kins the writer made a trip to Grand
mesa Saturday evening, returning the
following afternoon. For the 18th of
June 1t seems Incredible that the lakes
are not yet open and that several feet
OF snow still covers the hillsides. It
was impossible to get more than half
way up the last pitch known as Clay
hill with horses. From that point
walking on the crust early in the morn.
ing Is very easy method Of reaching
the top. Fishing in Eggleston lake
was found to be unusually good and
most of the people up there bagged
about the laws limit. Fishing is done
thru holes in the ice and while not
nearly the sport derived from fly fish
ing 1t Is nevertheless plenty of fun to
feel the nice big fellows on the end of
the line. On the EggIeston ice and
slush was about four feet thick.
The snow is melting very rapidly
and every little gully has It's raging
torrent In the latter part OF the day.
The lakes are already filled ond head
gates wide open which means lots OF
water for some time yet.
The nev auto road is generally In
good condition. but would have been
much better had a man been stationed
along the wav to turn out the oyerflow.
A few days with good road crew will
soon have them in condition again II
the work is done in the near future be.
fore the ground is too dry to work
good.-Cedaredge Champion.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
Volunteer. to Knit for War Asked.

Women who wish to "do their Bit"
through knitting for American sol
diers and sailors are asked, I'm a state.
ment made for the Denver branch OF
the National Service School. Wom-
ans Section. Navy League. to send
their names to the secretary OF the
Service School to be conducted at Lo-
retto Heights. They are expected TO
bring their own materials and knit
garments. Stress Is laid upon the
need Of the men In American military
and naval service for such comforts.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
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(Chronicle.)

(Chronicle.)
H. E. Welborn made a business trip
to Paonia Monday.
v. E. Southworth and wife spent Sun
day evening at the Glen Davis home.
Escol McKissen came in from Gun
nison Tuesday for an indefinite visit
Mrs. Mary Pratt is entertaining a
sister from Vermont who is on her
way to California.
A number of cattle men left for Cliff
creek Wednesday to build Summer
cabin.
Gus and Mrs. Laura Pace motored
to Delta Thursday where Gus bought
a new Chevrolet that he drove home.
Mrs. E. A Browne. Mr. Dikeman
and Miss Cornwall accompanied E. A.
in his auto to Grand Junction Thurs
day
w. l.. Savage, with the help of Mart
Rhodes and the paint brush has made
his residence on Crawford street to
look like brand new.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A Browne are en-
joying visit with Mrs. Brownies
brother Neil Dikeman, who arrived
Friday from Oklahoma
Frank Sanderson and family came
in last Friday from Salida for a weeks
visit with Franks parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. r. Sanderson.
E. N. Couch and family are enjoy
ing visit with the formers sister,
Mrs. Schinder of Salida, and brother,
D. E. Couch Of Colony, Kansas.
Water Commissioner Chas. Luellen
of Eckert, was in Crawford Friday of
last week and appointed ]. G. Camp
bell deputy for this district Mr.
Campbell is well and favorably known
and no doubt will give good service
and perfect satisfaction.
Jim Mcleod. Ed Pitts and Geo. Van
Engen have been busy this week put
ting in a 400-acre corrugated iron
fiume out of the Clipper ditch across
the upper corner Of the Aver ranch
to connect with the ditch that carries
water to the Mcleod ranch.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
Pardon Urged for orson Adams.

Orson Adams. former Grand juno.
tion banker. has been recommended
for parole by the parole board OF the
department OF justice in Washington.
and his case now is before President
Wilson for approval OF the boards &c
ton. The Western Slope banker was
sentenced to the Leavenworth peniten.
tiary June 8. 1914. and has served just
half his sia.year term. He was con
victed of charges of misapplication
and misappropriation OF funds OF the
Mesa County National Bank. making
false entries and embezzlement. His
defense was that he had technically
violated federal banking laws in his
eagerness to save Grand Valley indus
tries from ruin
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
cEDAREDGE.
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Mrs. Kate Lovett is visiting friends
in Delta this week.
H. l.. James and family motored to
Fruita Sunday to visit friends.
Chas, Kile motored to Ridgway yes
terday to look after business mat
ters.
A. E. Roberts went to the mesa Mon
day and while there sprained his back
and has been numbered among the
cripples this week.
H. A. Walker. prominent Denver
manufacturer. was at Cedaredge the
latter part of last week looking after
his ranch north of town.
Much credit is due E. G. Watson for
his untiring efforts to get matters in
shape for the chauatauqua. If any
thing was to be done Ed did it,
Mrs. R. w. Maricle of Minneapolis.
arrived this week and expects TO re-
main with her parents. Mr and Mrs
Joe Smethurst, during the summer
Mrs. Fern Simpson is here from
Leadville visiting her mother. Mrs.
Flora McKoon.
Miss Hunter of Grand Junction has
been chosen to teach the Cedaredge
primary room next term.
H. L. Fogg was on the down-and-
again on duty at the shop.
Newton McKendry. of Central City,
Neb.. was a visitor at the C. s. Blan-
chard home last week
Mrs. Adessa Stowell. Miss Gladys
Griffin and Miss Olive Lowell are at
tending Normal school at Gunnison.
The Odd Fellows memorial services
Sunday afternoon we're largely attend
ed. The address by p E. Coombe was
fine and well received.
Mrs. Susanna Brown has purchased
from Mrs Helmke of Delta the old
John Louma ranch. The property Joins
Mrs. Browns ranch on the north.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kyffin, Miss Grace
Adams. Miss Jordan and Mr. Oliver
NNch VI LVita dttchuCd Tue TtteptiOu
at the Baptis, church last Thursday
evening.
Frank Lischke. one of the Cedaredge
navy recruits, writes that he is now in
San Francisco hospital at the San
Francisco station suffering a severe
case Of mumps.
v. NJ. Gipe came In from Gilman
Monday for few weeks rest and va
cation. He has been employed for al
most year in the mills OF large
zinc and lead mining company.
Very little interest was manifest in
the school bond election last Saturday
afternoon. Only - votes were cast.
The proposition to bond the floating in
debtedness carried the vote being II
to 7. The Cedar Mesa addition bond
was defeated for. II against
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
(Times)

(Ttmcs)
Miss Anna Parker. who has been at
tending the Denver University for the
past year, is visiting at her home.
Miss Florence Acker of Delta. came
up Saturday and visited with her sis
ter, Mrs. Bobbitt, until Monday morn
ing.
John Nevins returned last week
from the Ouray mining district where
he has been mining for several
months.
Attorneys Bobbitt and Hinman were
the attorneys in water suit at Gun
nison last Friday and Saturday be-
tween T. ]. Isom and Theodore Pol
ling.
Donald Jenison, Millard Cook, Geo.
and Homer Duke. Fred Hardcastle and
Guy Wilmot attended the Strawberry
day at Glenwood Springs.
Evidently the old North Fork has
quieted down for this season. It sure
has been strenuous month for farm.
ers along the bottom and for the coun.
ty bridges ana the railroad.
The Gunnison county authorities
have taken tools up to Somerset and
will soon begin the construction from
this end of the Crested Butte Somer.
set highway. Delta county Is expected
to put their end of the road from
Paonia to the county line in good re.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
oLATHE.
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(Criterion.)
Miss vinita Gilbert spent the week.
end with her friend, Dorothy Flicker.
Miss Marion Adams of Delta is Wis
iting her brother at the Adams ranch
north of town.
Mr.. Chauncey Stewart of Delhi N.
Y, arrived in Olathe yesterday and is
a guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. II. Brown.
Mrs. Norven Crandell and little
daughter arrived Monday from Nc.
Donald, Kan, for visit with relatives
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
La Junta Company Sworn In.

A company was mustered into the
First battalion OF the Second regiment
OF the national guard at La Junta.
Capt. Joseph Mock will have command
OF the company. Organizations which
are to become a part OF the Second
regiment have been completed in the
following cities: Ordway. La lara.
Antonita, Canon City. Cripple Creek,
Del Norte. Springfield and Tobasco. A
company will be mustered In at Ber-
wind.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
EdueatIon.I As.ociatIon Meeting.

More than 100 persons from Colorado
will attend the meeting OF the Nation
al Educational Association at Port
land, Ore. July 7th to 18th Nancy
Cattell OF Colorado will open the meet.
Ing. Mrs. Mary G.. c. Bradford, state
superintendent OF public instruction.
and Mrs. Anna Laura Foss are on the
program for speeches. Mrs Cattell.
Mrs. Bradford and Mrs. Foss will
leave for Portland July 4th.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
ouardsmen Use Golden c,mou.

The National Guard recruits at the
rifle range are making use OF privi.
leges offered them by the Colorado
School Of Mines at Golden. They use
the campus and athletic field for drill
grounds and have the gymnasium,
shower baths and swimming pool nt
their disposal.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
providentiaily Saved.

While ON her voyage from Sydney.
&" snip caught fire following an explo-
sion III the donkey house. With no
wHy to night the flames. II seemed MS
IL the ship would be lost. Then n giant
wave, lnsli"d by the heavy wind, swept
over the vessel. the blazing donkey.
house went overheard nnd the fire was
out.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
Wants Forest Land In One Tract.

Plans to secure n more efficient ad-
ministration of that part OF the state
school land lying within national for
est reserves have been presented by
Prof. w. J. Morrill, OF Fort Collins.
state forester. The state has about
l25.000 acres in small tracts in the
national forests. Because OF the con
fusion resulting from many scattered
tracts. Prof Morrill, proposes that the
state trade it's scattered holdings for
one tract of land similar In character
and total extent. in federal reserve.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
Incurahle Prndinal

In spite of good trninlng. cxnn,plc
ana prcccpt nt the fircsidcs. n man
from New Englnnd bonsts that no
spends ms much ns five cents n year
Tor n'nuseInents. There are prodignls
everywhere. II secms.--Plttsburrh
Dispatch.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
9OOdMH6
NDNT'S-

Don't carry large sums OF monsy
around with you. Hold-ups are no,
uaheard of.
Don't hide money around the
nouse. Ther" are few burglars left
Don't be extravigant. put your
money In this bank and add all you
san spare to II.
Don't fall to take this advice and
'ou will have an easy and happy
I'D age.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
sass ,sss state inheri..ne. Tax Paid.

~~So,ooo otSte IbheFitAnce AK Pafo.
Inheritance tax collections from six
teen estates netted the state 314.-
680.70 during the first fourteen days
in June. Examinations and waivers
add $401 TO that sum. making n total
Of 315.081.70. The largest collection
made by the attorney generals office
was s1o.s7732. which was levied on
the estate Of the late James II. Sin
clair OF Colorado Springs. The total
Inheritance collection to date this year
is 3235.5ss.23.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-29
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