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The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
PRESS SUPPRESSION.

Acting under the powers conferred
upon him by the socalled espionage
bill, the postmaster general has de-
MED to several publications the use of
the mails. This amounts, of course,
to virtual suppression. The periodi-
calls affected are those of radical or
socialistic tendencies and their utter
ances in opposition to the selective
draft furnish the excuse for Mr.. Bur-
leson's action. In the case of the
Masses, monthly magazine, radical
in tone. Mr.. Burleson is quoted as hav-
ing told its publisher that the general
tenor of the periodical is objection
able and that, accordingly, it would be
barred from the mails. The postmas-
ter generals language in this instance
is unfortunate. Even in wartime it is
doubtful if offences punishable by law
or by ministerial decree should be so
vaguely described. Sedition should
be as susceptible of legal definition
as any other crime. The general
tenor of many newspapers, we doubt
not is Objectionable to Mr.. Burleson.
We, ourselves, have probably printed
and circulated some statements which
Mr. Burieson would deem objection
able. in that they have not shown suf-
ficient appreciation of the wisdom and
capacity of the present administra-
ton. Yet, if we were to be turned
away from the local postoffice upon
SO shadowy an accusation we would
be quick to appeal to the courts. as.
doubtless. will the publishers whom
Mr.. Burleson has already marked
taboo
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
CHEAP AT THE PRICE

Prior to August, 1914, we were COM
placent and inefficient, cock-sure and
uniformed rich in conceit and poor
in organization. contemptuous Of for
eigners and certain of our own int-ins-
ic superiority. careless in the choice
Of leaders and unobserving of their ac-
tivities. ready to defy any govern
ment on the face of the globe without
bothering to ascertainthe fitness of a.
foresaid powers to knock US into king
dom come.
Through some indefinite quality, ,ap-
parently peculiar to the local climate.
we were thoroughly convinced that
one American was equal to at least
two Europeans or Asiatics and patron
lied them accordingly
Entertaining no fears for our secur-
ity we therefore neglected to insure it.
i We dismissed the threats of militar-
ism with condescenjing sneer and
| tapped our foreheads when students of
world affairs suggested the enlarge
ment of our military establishments
and the revision of our international
policies.
Living in a FOOLS paradise, we sipp-
ed our beloved grape juice, fondled
the dove, concentrated attention upon
the market ticker and essentially per-
sonal interests, remembered patriot
ism and duty every Fourth Of July, to
forget their existence for the rest OF
the year. permitted a million or so i'm
migrants to pour annually into a cold
melting pot and in various other ways
manifested all the cardinal traits of
the confiding and fatuous ostrich
only to lift our heads from the sands
Of vanity and find the universe fallen
about our ears.
However much some OF us may be.
wall the trend of events, Providence
has none the less treated us with ex.
ceeding kindness.
Had any one of a halfdozen compe.
tent and equipped sovereignties decid.
ed to pick quarrel with US, our
chance of emerging from the row
sound and whole was about that OF an
ice cream pup on n South Sea Island
at high meridian.
We are fated to spend mountain OF
money and lose a multitude OF men in
this war. but not tenth as much or
struggle with certain possible foes
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
PEACE TO HIS ASHES.

The Sentinel, in common with mem
bers of the newspaper fraternity
throughout western Colorado, laments
the passing of Editor A. M. Anderson
of the Delta Independent.
A few days ago. following long
period of ill health resulting from a
general breakdown. the veteran Delta
newspaperman passed away.
Mr.. Anderson was an able news
paperman. He made the Independent
one of the most influential, one of
the most attractive and one Of the
most popular weekly papers in west
ern Colorado or in the state. He was
a man of genial personality. His life
had been useful one and his work
had been effective.
Editor Anderson will be greatly
missed.
Peace to his ashes.
Grand Junction Sentinel.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

One famous American writer says
that il the energy of the thirty million
men that have been lost, wounded and
engaged in this colossal war, and half
the money expended, served by the
cunning. science and resources of the
associated nations had been used tow
ard construction. the Sahara could
have been developed into a realm OF
farms. Siberia filled with factories,
the amazing potentialities of China
realized. Africa opened for settle.
ment from Tangier to the cape, every
tubercular infect removed to cura.
tive district. plague and crop blights
eliminated and education extended to
the final huddles of ignorance.
And. broad as such statement may
seem. 1t is no doubt conservative. II
is difficult for the average layman to
comprehend the vast destruction that
has taken place in poor. war ridden
Europe. More difficult to understand
why they cannot get together and
make terms. rather than to go on with
the suffering and murder. Still more
unreasonable appears the fact that
one man. who seems responsible for
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
WHAT WILL RUSSIA DO?

Russia is the center of interest up
on which all eyes are turned now in
the war drama.
For days they crowded back the
Teutons eagerly and with ease and it
looked as though they had recovered
from the effects of the recent revolu-
tion and were back in the game to
stay until the job was finished.
Reports Of the last few days, how.
ever. have cast a rather dark aspect
on the situation. The morale Of the
Russian army has awakened; Gener.
al Kerensky. who in the beginning of
the new drive seemed to have perfect
control of the whole affair. appears to
be losing his hold and it is now a
question whether the new democracy
will stand or fall.
The Russian is a wonderful man
but has been kept so long in ignor
ance and oppression, that it is diff
cult for him to understand so much all
at once.
That they remain intact is a wish
devoutly to be cherished by us on this
side of the water. for as surely as they
fail. vastly greater will be the task
and the loss Of life OF our Sammies.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
it all, still has the brass to point his
blood stained sword heavenward and
exclaim: "Gott NIT uns."
THE NEGRO MASSACRE.

Some of the Democratic press are
endeavoring to blame the negroes of
East st. Louis for the riots in which
they were ruthlessly murdered or
driven from their homes. The effort
will fail and ought to fail. No one
has ever contended that the colOred
people were doing anything but quiet
ly following their legitimate occupa-
tions, in making a living for their
families. II they had been idlers.
rowdies or radicals, there might be
some excuse for their expulsion from
the community, but even that should
be in an orderly and lawful manner.
The fact of the matter is that East St.
Louis is in section of Illinois that
was strongly pro-southern during the
Civil War and that still has much Of
Southern sympathy and ideas. The
county in which East st. Louis is situ-
ated has a habit of going Democratic.
While there is a large proportion of
the population that respects the rights
of the negroes, the community is one
in which just such outrages as the un-
provoked negro massacre could occur.
The Democratic press is doing itself
no credit in trying to excuse the out
rage
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
FEARLESS MR.. GAY. THE
WILD ANIMAL TRAINER

When Cole Bros. Big Three Ring
Wild Animal Show exhibits at Delta
on wednesday. Aug 1. thcy viii bring
with them the most daring and fear
less wild animal trainer known to the
American people.
Mr. Chas. Gay enters the big steel
arena at every performance. He will
take TigerA Panthers. Lions and
Leopards. train them to jump thru
hoops OF fire. walk tight ropes. makes
leopards work In harmony with pan
theirs and other wild beasts under per
feet control.
The big clumsy cinnamon bears. al
ways feature Of every animal per-
e>rmance under canvas or on the vaud-
eville stage are taught to walk on
their hind feet. drink out OF bottle.
balance themselves on rolling balls
as well as wrestie with their expert
,trainer.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27

many of either as a single-handed
might have entailed.
To learn what we have learned. to
get the ability of the Republic sifted
out to discover the many points in
which we were vulnerable to econmic
and military defeat. to solidify the
country, to bring about a renaissance
Of duty and ideals-these sorely need
ed corrections are being achieved up
on terms and conditions to render
heaviest cost war shall exact from us
very cheap and profitable transac-
tion.-Herbert Kaufman.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
RESUME OF THINGS DONE
BY THE LAST LEGISLATURE

At the recent session of our legisla-
farmers, business men and taxpayers
were passed.
As to chattel mortgages the new
law permits the mortgage to be either
the amount of the mortgage or the
length of time the mortgage runs.
The fees OF the clerk for filing will
be rs cents.
shortening the forms of warranty
deeds and real estate mortgages was
passed. This should materially re-
duce the cost OF recording such instru-
ments. 1t has worked satisfactorily in
most Of the larger states Of the union.
A very stringent law was passed
against defrauding labor making it a
felony to "by any false pretense OBJ
tain the labor or services OF another
where the amount involved is more
than $50. Where the amount is under
$50 the offense is misdemeanor pun
ishable by fine and Imprisonment
| The divorce laws have been materi-
ally changed but the changes are Of
such an extent that we have not the
space to set them out at this time.
An election law providing for a reg
istration committee in cities of not
less than 1000 or more than 5000 to 70
appointed by the board OF comfy com
missioners was passed. This commit
tee attends to all registration OF the
city.
The national anthem, "The Star
Spangled Banner" must not be played
in any theatre or public place except
ing as an entire composition. It must
not be played as medley.
A casual investigation of the appro-
priation bills passed by the legisla-
tu.a reveals the usual amount Of reck-
less eA.-evagance. graft and incom-
petcency. Tho governor 'as the right
to veto items OF such bills and he has
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
junction Sentinel.

Delta county crops continue to look
larger as each week goes by. We will
have no failures in anything. A
bumper crop of all varieties of fruit
will adorn our orchards; grains will
yield in plenty; melons and garden
vegetables promise to surpass our
own good records; onions, potatoes
and sugar beets will tax the capacity
crop has been handled. The old
timers say they have never seen alfal-
fla grow as it is growing tdoay. What
brighter prospects for a prosperous
fall and winter could any community
ask? Business is goodi
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27

Ben Hilliard, the worthy gentle
man from Colorado" who has made
himself conspicuous by playing to both
sides on the prohibition question dur
ing his campaign for congress, play
ing horse on the school board, oppos-
ing the government in the matter of
selective conscription and being a
boob in every way possible. is now
facing recall from the Denver school
board, from which he flatly refused
to resign, regardless of the fact that
he is in Washington and unable to
give it any of his attention. offering
as an excuse that it is the best adver-
tising medium he ever had. 1t occurs
to us that some of the advertising he
has gotten from that source just re-
Gently. isn't the kind that is going to
help Benny any. Impossible as it may
seem. there will still be some few
who. still believing in the Denver
Post, will vote against the recall of
this weird party.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
stasnee spread o.ssass.

Experiments In the laboratprie Of
ths University Of Pennsylvanin es-
tablish the fact that postage stnmps
do carry germs, and may therefore
be clnssed as n disease-spreadlng dan
ger. In 4s tests out Of total OF 30.
bacteria were found. The fact TINT
In only two cases were the germs Of
malignant type does not lessen In
any degree the danger that turks In
wetting the gum with the tongue.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
Card OF Thanks.

We take this means OF expressing
our sincere appreciation OF the NAM
acts OF kindness bestowed upon US by
our neighbors and friends during the
illness and death OF our little boy.
John Wesley Crawley.
MR.. AND MRS. w. w. CRAWLEY
AND FAMILY.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27

exercised this right freely. II one
would read His Excellency's memor-
anda vetoing these bills he would
think that plenty Of members in both
houses fall far short of what public
servants should be.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
BUSINESS LOCALS
, ,~>>>>>>>>>~> . =

George A. Parker company hosiery
none better sold anywhere. Orders
for delivery in August wanted. especi-
ally for school children. John NJ.
Trew. agent, Coop. phone 19-B. 2s
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
Baptist Church.

Baptist Cnurcn-
Regular services Sunday morning
and evening. Preaching by the pastor.
Sunday School and Young Peoples
meeting as usual. The Sunday even
ing service will be made especially at
tractive.
ALFRED B. PARRY. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
AT THE CHURCHES.
% 80 . 90
Christian Science.

The subject for the lesson-sermon in
Christian Science churches on Sunday.
July 20. 1917, will be Truth"
The public is cordially invited to
these services.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27

II your name is not on the indie
pendent's list, 1t should be. Every
good citizen of Delta county should
have the leading paper
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27
Delta Hardware Company
Phones

wANTED-At once boys sixteen to
nineteen to learn telegraphy. while
acting as messengers Enquire mana
ger Western Union. Delta. Colo. 2s
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27

FOUND.-Eastern Star pin. May
recover by Identifying and paying for
this ad
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27

4 FOR SALE.-Fresh COW with nice
heifer calf. Starr Nelson.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-27

wANTED-Kitchen girl. Perkins
Restaurant
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
koraa,a sinninn Girls.

One Of the attractive personages en-
cOuntered in Korea is the singing girl.
At the social gatherings and festivals
Of the wealthy she serves the guests
and then sings, plays the guitar and
recites.
These girls, although from the hum
blest order, are we'll educated from a
Korean point Of view, and their serv-
ices are in great demand
They can he hired singly or in num-
bers, according to the needs Of the
host, and they enliven many a feast
which, except for their presence,
would be simply an excuse for gor-
mandizing, most Koreans being gross
feeders.
AS religious and social festivals are
occurring constantly in Korea, the
pretty singing girls are kept busy, nc
entertainments being thought worth
while without their presence.
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
DELINQUENT TAX LIST

State of Minnesota, County of Stew
en-, IS.
District Court, Sixteenth Judicial
District
The State of Minnesota, to all per-
sons, companies or corporations who
have or claim any estate, right, title,
or interest in, claim to or lien upon,
any of the several parcels of land de-
scribed in the list hereto attached:
The list of taxes and penalties on
real property for the County of Stew
ems, remaining delinquent on the First
Monday in January, 1917, has been
filed in the office of the Clerk of the
District Court of said County, of
which that hereto attached is a copy.
Therefore you and each of you, are
hereby required to file in the office of
said Clerk, on or before the twentieth
and list, your answer in writing, set
ting forth any objection or defence
you may have to the taxes, or any
part thereof, upon any parcel of land
described in said list, in, to, or on
which you have or claim any estate,
right, title, interest, claim, or lien and
in default thereof, judgment will be
entered against such parcel Of land for
the taxes on said list appearing
against it, and for all penalties, inter-
est, and cost.
(SEAL) E. C. GILBERT,
Clerk of the District Court of the
County of Stevens, Minnesota.
Filed February 3, 1917.
C. R. WOLLTHAN,
County Auditor, Stevens County,
Minnesota.
List of Real Property for the County
of Stevens, on which taxes remained
delinquent on the first Monday in
January, 1916.
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
THE FIRST GAS BALLOON.
Aerial Navigation Had Its Origin In
Cavendish's Experiment.

1t was on Aug. l, 1867, that the
Scotchman Black Of Edinburgh filled a
little bag with hydrogen gas and
watched it rise to the ceiling of his
room, and it was right then and there
that the science of aerOnautics was
born.
Cavendish had only a little while be-
fore proved that hydrogen gas was
about eleven times lighter than com
mon air, and it occurred to Black that.
such being the case, a light bag inflat-
ed with it would ascend. The expert
ment in his room in Edinburgh showed
that his surmise was correct.
It was not long after Black made his
demonstration that Montgolfier sent a
Gflken balloon up into the heavens and
watched it careering through space
and the following year, 1888, the Mont
golfers-JOseph and Stephen-made a
successful ascent in a balloon. The
same year Charles assembled in a by
drOgen balloon to the height of 9,77O
feet.
BallOoning from that moment was a
success, and in an amazingly short
time it became popular in all lands
New York American.
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
Blow the Steam Aside.

The wise woman sent a sudden vigOr-
Gus puff of breath at the jet Of steam
rising from the copper teakettle she
was fitting, repeated it hastily as she
filed the blue teapot and set the kettle
back on the stove with a nod of tri-
umph THAT trick has saved me many
a scalded hand" she asserted. "Wheth-
er 1 read it or was told it am not
sure, but until tried it was always
getting most painful little burns. Steam
is so easily blown aside if you have the
presence of mind to remember it that
you can easily keep it from reaching
your hand until you can set down the
kettle or pot. Don't forget it next time
the lid slips or the steam comes unex-
pectedly from the kettle spout. You
will bless me for the hint."-New York
Tribune.
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
Don't Know Their Own Names.

The case Of witness at Kingston
police court who did not know the
name of the thoroughfare wherein he
lived could easily be paralleled any day
In Londol's mean streets. More, in
stances have been known where wife
did not know her husbands, and con-
sequently her own name! In the easy
going fashion Of the poor streets peO-
pie are known by some short title such
as Bill or Ginger. Very we'll; Liza
from the pickle factory gets acquaint-
ed with a young man under such a
name and eventually marries the said
Bill or Ginger without ever knowing
his peoples surname. Why, then,
should these Bohemians trouble to
learn the names of their own streets
London Globe.
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
HOW
To Plant Trees So That They
Thrive Wonderfully
~ CANNOT understand why 50
many of the trees | planted last
fos b mn

H CANNOT understand why 50
many of the trees | planted last
spring failed to grow. They
were as fine lot as ever saw.
straight. shapely and we'll rooted, and
| set them out with more than ordi
nary care, but nearly half of them
never put forth a leaf What do you
think was the reasonY
Complaints of this sort are frequent
ly received from disappointed tree
planters, and we believe the most fire.
quent cause of failure is careless han
ding of the stock after it leaves the
Nursery. Sometimes this carelessness
is the fault Of the purchaser, but more
often Of the dealer who buys trees in
large quantities for his retail trade.
The nurseryman as a rule packs the
stock carefully, knowing full we'll the
danger Of exposure of the roots to air
and sunlight.
Exposure of the tender rootlets of
trees and shrubs to sun and wind for
even a short time is extremely injuri-
Gus and should never be allowed. They
should be carefully wrapped and kept
damp from the moment they leave
their native soil until they are trans
planted
Frequently the thoughtless or mex
perienced planter is to blame rather
than the dealer. Perhaps he is not
quite ready to plant when the stock
arrives and instead of 'heeling in" the
trees or shrubs or storing them in a
dark, damp place, allows them to re
main exposed for some time until the
roots are so badly dried out that they
are practically dead before planting
Such neglect, whether the fault OF
shipper or purchaser, is a frequent
cause of failure and encouragement il
tree planting.
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
Goldsmith,s Obituary Notice.

1t would be difficult to find a more
quaint announcement of death than
that published in an old newspaper in
1774, at the time of Oliver Goldsmith's
demise.
''1774, April 4. Died, DR.. Oliver Gold
smith Deserted is the village. The
traveller hath laid him down to rest;
the good natured man is no more; he
StoOps but to conquer; the vicar hath
performed his sad office; it is a mourn
full task from which the hermit may
essay to meet the dread tyrant with
more than Grecian or Roman forti
tude."
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
SEWARD RUSHED THE JOB.
When the Treaty For the Purchase OF
Alaska Was Pending.

Alaska was FenulH9s
Here is a fragment Of Frederick w.
Stewards story of his fathers pur-
chase of Alaska from Russia for the
United States in 1867, as told in Rem,
infscences of a Wartime Statesman and
Diplomat:''
On the evening of Friday, March 20,
Seward was playing whist in his par
lor with some of his family, when the
Russian minister was announced.
II have a dispatch, Mr.. Seward, from
my government by cable. The en-
peror gives his consent to the cession.
Tomorrow, if you like, will come to
the department and we can enter upon
the treaty"
Seward, with a smile of satisfaction.
pushed away the whist table, saying:
"Why wait till tomorrow. Mr..
Stoeckl? Let us make the treaty to-
night
But your department is closed. You
have no clerks, and my secretaries are
scattered about the town.
Never mind that" responded Sc
ward. of you can muster your lega-
llOu together DSIOIS yOu " III
find me awaiting you at the depart
ment, which will be open and ready
for business"
In less than two hours afterward
light was streaming out of the win
dows of the department of state, and
apparently business was going on as
at midday. BY o'clock on Saturday
morning the treaty was engrossed,
signed sealed and ready for transmits
sion by the president to the senate.
There was need Of this haste in Or
der to have it acted upon before the
end Of the session, now near at hand.
Morris tribune., 1917-02-16
WOMEN AS LETTER WRITERS.
They Are Better Than Men Because
They Like to Gossip.

n9y Like TO GOSSIP
The art of letter writing is consid-
cred by the French an essentially fem
1nine gift, probably because for years
It was the only means Of literary ex-
preston open to women. But the real
secret of women's ability to write good
letters is that they are not ashamed to
record trifes.
Men feel after they have described
the weather and the state Of their af-
fectiOns that they have done their duty.
A woman will tell what another wO-
man wore, what her best friend said.
who is rumored engaged to whom.
what two best enemies are not speak
ing and add, maybe, the breakfast
menu. In letters women give little of
real life, and their correspondence Is
really written conversation.
Letter writing is a delicate and diff
cult art, for aside from it's charming
features, more harm has been done by
the written word than by all the fool
fBh converse in the world.
Unkind remarks written are hard to
arase from the heart. A foolish pro-
tRstatiOn of affection is q shame and
grief forever to the writer. Every in
discreet written confidence is a curse
that will come home to rOOst with the
inevitability of the barnyard fowl.
Letter writing should be an art; the
art Of trifes. It should be the art of
being interesting, but not cOmprOmis-
ing.-Spokane Spokesman Review.