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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-21

New York. - Three Chicago boys
join American ambulance in France:
John Moore, 2434 Orchard; Vernon
Beatty, 500 DiYersey pkwy; Garrett
R. Foley, Harvard university.
Phoenix.-Arizona house of repre-
sentatives adopted memorial to Pres.
Wilson urging adoption of constitu-
tionaI amendment granting woman
suffrage.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-21

-O-O-
SOCIETY GIN MILLS TARGETS
OF REFORM CRUSADERS
The silk-sock clubs, which in the
past have always been immune from
the attacks of dry" refOrmers, seem
about to fall victims in the various
new crUsades. It'll soon be as hard
for a poor millionaire to get bOOzeu
up on Sunday as it is for the cot
tOn-sOcks, or nO-sOcks, who buy
theirs for 10 cents a gallon around
Madison and Jefferson SITS.
Out in the sassiety booze palaces
along the North Shore there is con-
siderable anxiety. It is reported
that the new Lake County grand jury
can't understand why exclusive clubs
are allowed to peddle booze when
other places remain dry. Asst States
Atty John NJ. Welch says the silk
socks will long remember this grand
jury session.
Among the places reported hit are
the ExmoOr Country club, the Mo
raine hotel and the Onwentsia club.
In addluOn, many comfy little
rOadhouses where joy riders and
their ladies have been enjoying
parties" are also under investigation.
The news caused more than a rip
pie of excitement in sassiety circles.
The bluest of the blue-blOOded do
their bOozing and golfng at Exmoor
and OnWentsia. If they are closed,
all sassiety bOOzers will have to do
their sOusing at home.
The quiz into roadhouses is said
to have resulted from rumOTs of
many attempted raids in the North
Shore suburbs which resulted in the
finding of many prominent society
men" and young women from Chi
cagO. These raids were usually halt
ed before the prominent society
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-21

men" could be landed in Jail But
the residents found out about them
and there has been an insistent de-
mand that a cleanup be made.
North Shore clubs are not the only
ones hit. The government revenue
agents are worrying the Union
League club, the Chicago club and
the c. A. A. Cocktails and cigars
are the trouble. Govt men found
that the clubs were serving cocktails
without having recdiers' license and
were also serving cigars on trays.
The govt says cigars must only be
sold in a box with the govt stamp
on it. Three investigators from the
revenue dept made the discovery.
They made it by walking into the
club and ordering drinks. And their
report says they ordered them on a
Sunday.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-21
FIRE DEPT PUTS BURGLAR OUT

FIRE DEPT PUTS BURGLAR OUT
An ambitious burglar caused quite
a bit of excitement in the vicinity of
1928 Langley aY. early today.
First he ran off with the pants of
H. c. STes, who lives on the second
floor at that address.
That ought to have satisfied any
reasonable burglar. But not this one.
Mrs. Sres was still screaming when
the lively prOwler started to burgle
the fiat of Jos. Gruber, who lives be-
low. He was discovered by a nurse
and Mrs. Gruber, who is ILL., They
Joined Mrs Sres in screeching. In
the midst of all this some one called
up the fire department by mistake
and the engines changed up in front
of the house.
But burglar, pants and sleep were
gone.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-21

Is. To acquire and diffuse infor-
nation as to the conditions of en-
plOyment and such other facts as
may be deemed of value to the indus
tria Interests of the state.
16. To acquire and diffuse infor-
nation in relation to the prevention
Of accidents, OccupatiOnal diseases
and other related subjects.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23
GEORGE w. BRUCE EXPLAINS
DELTA-NUCLA PROCEEDINGS
Delta, Colo, March 16, 1917.

Delta, Colo, March 16, 1911.
Editor Independent,
Delta, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Anderson:
l had not expected to participate in
the newspaper controversy over the
Naturita- -Nucla-Delta road. but the
Statement by Commissioners from
the Montrose Enterprise in your
issue of March 18th is SO full of what
! they term misrepresentation and err
roneous statements, in other letters,
etc. that we deem in justice to the
facts to ask that you publish this
communication.
First: This road was not Sprung"
last year on the eve of election. The
matter had been presented to the Mont
rose County Commissioners early last
spring in the form of a resolution. sign
ed by the Delta County Commission
ers at the request of a committee of
Nucla citizens. This was a simple re
quest addressed to the State Highway
tions previously made by Hon. Thomas
J. Ehrhart, State Highway Commits
sioner, to the effect that the Commits
sioners of Montorse and Delta Coun-
Commission to designate the proposed
road from Naturita via Nucla and the
Tabauache Basin to Delta as a State
Highway and give this road a number
The Montrose County Commission
ers declined to sign the request but did
send to the State Highway Commission
a request that this proposed road be
designated a State Highway if found
feasible and provided that this did
not or would not interfere with or
lessen the amounts that Montrose
County would be entitled to from the
State for roads already designated and
which the County would expect money
for etc. The Delta County Commits
sioners were not favored with a copy
of the petition nor advised as to any
action that had been taken. Advice
came latter from the State Highway
Commission that joint request shcSld
be made by the County Commissioners
of both counties. Then the applica-
ton was renewed and a committee of
Nucla citizens having been advised by
Mr.. Mcneil that the Commissioners
were opposed to the road, circulated
petition in Montrose among the bust
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

ing the summer of 1916 on the con-
and that all of this money had been
spent in Montrose county. Further
more, the committee assured the COM
missioners that if they would join in
the petition to the State Highway Com
mission, this act would enable Delta
County to get some state money on a
part of this road to bridge the Robi-
deau. etc, and that private sawmill
interest in Montrose County would do
nate lumber to bridge the Tabuache;
that Montrose County need not give
one dollar toward the road; and could
go on record by resolution if the COM
missioners desired, that they would
not give toward the road, until other
roads for which they had made partial
provision were taken care of. This
refutes another of the "misrepresenta-
tions" or erroneous" statements in
your statement of Commissioners" to
the effect that the Delta Committee
refused this, thereby backing down on
the financial part
This brings the matter down to the
final appeal that was made in February
1917 to the new Board of County Com
missioners, to have them join the Del
ia County Commissioners in simple
request to the State Highway Com
follows:
To the Colorado State Highway Com
sion. This request was worded as
mission,
Denver, Colorado.
Gentlemen:
We the County Commissioners of
Montrose and Delta Counties, hereby
request your Honorable body to desig-
nate the proposed Naturita- Nucla- Delta
road as State Highway and give such
Highway a number
Respectfully submitted,
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Third: The Columbine pass is the
lowest in elevation, and very much
the shorest pass over the Uncom-
pahgre Plateau.
Fourth: All but about seven miles
of the road is open for travel.
Fifth: The people interested want
it, and are willing to pay more than a
fair share to get it.
In conclusion let me suggest that the
people of Montrose County, through
the Commissioners, extend the ordinary
courtesy due the people of Montrose
and Delta County, asking for this road,
by sending a short and simple request
to the State Highway Commission that
this be made State Highway. That
we then build of stone a Harmony Sta
ton at a point about ten miles south
west of Delta where the roads from
Montroses Olathe, and Delta meet, then
join hands with Nucla for a greater
Uncompahgre Valley ond greater West
ern Slope.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE w. BRUCE.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

ness men asking the Commissioners
to join in this request, etc. This peti-
tion was signed by a large number of
Montrose taxpayers and is presum-
ably on file with the Commissioners.
Many expressions of approval for the
proposed road were heard at the time.
Mr.. E. l.. Osborn and others taking
the right view of the matter and say
ing that Montrose would take its
chance, and had a good chance, to Sc
cure large part of the business COM
ing over this road.
In answer to this petition, which
was again presented to the Commits
sioners by Nucla citizens the resolu-
tion only a part of which" appears
in your Statement by Commissioners"
was passed by the Montrose County
Commissioners, and again no advise
given the Delta County Commissioners
or the Delta Committee, but a copy
mailed to the Nucla Committee. and
the State Highway Commission.
At the request of the Nucla Commit
tee l met them in Montrose and to-
gether we caleld upon the County Com
missioners at their October 1916 meet
ing and urged a joint request to the
State Highway Commission signed by
the Commissioners of both counties
asking that this proposed road be
designated a tate Highway. All and
many well known reasons were as
should be joint one and without pro-
vision. leaving the matter up to the
the State Highway Commission as had
been done in every other State High
was feasible. 1t was shown that the
State Highway Commissioner had said
that they would act on the petition at
their coming November meeting and at
send an engineer to look over the
route and pass on the question of
feasibility, etc. Mr.. Howell, then a
member of the Board of County Com
Aiiooiohcis, odiu thdt ne personally
would want to make a trip of inspec-
tion over the proposed route; but did
not profess to have a knowledge of
the route, and his statements, If made,
that he was familiar with the country
traversed and that it was impractical
and waste of money to build it, (the
road was made after the committee
left the Board room.
At this meeting the committee show
ed that the Nucla section and the Delta
community had expended in cash dur
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23
For Sale.

One of the best ranches In the I'm.
compahgre valley. 14t acres. private
water right and plenty of II. Lana
adapted to potatoes onions. beets,
corn and alfalfa. Located five miles
south of Delta. loading switch on cor.
ner OF place. Good seven room house.
oil finish
Eighty acres. 4 miles northwest OF
Delta on Grand Junction road. Lays
adjacent TO open range. 81 acres un.
der the ditch. Nice six room house.
fine for alfalfa, grain and potatoes.
Residence In Delta: fourrooms and
bath. two porches. No. 1856 Palmer
street.
For terms and prices, phone or
write J. f.. PORTER.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23
Land BaraaIns. Cheap.

40 acres, all tillablc. Ash mesa. s2500.
so acres. in alfalfa. grains. fine build
ings. Ash mesa. price II sold at once
$4,000. easy terms. so acres. so tillable.
Ash mesa s2500, red land. so acres
near Delta. no seep or red soil Is
waste, Garnet mesa. $500. so acres.
California mesa. 30 alfalfa. S5 beets.
grain, potatoes, red soil, buildings.
woven fence. $4,000, terms. 16O acres.
all tillable, $50 per acre. part in hay,
good soil level, practically all cult
waited, no seep. cat
Il. s. CORBIN. Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23
Land Bargains at cedarcdge.

40 acres " mile out, all tillable,
full water rigrt, $1,000. 200 acres. 3
miles out, all alfalfa and grain, 3 feet
of water. s45 per acre. 500 acres 4
miles out all dandy good alfalfa and
grain land. full water right. good i'm
provements, will cut 1000 tons of hay
now; the finest stock ranch on Surface
creek; s6250 per acre. A few tracts
from so to $40 acres. pasture land. i'm
proved, fenced and water for stock at
some good propositions for exchange.
Phone or write J. NJ. Conner. Cedar
edge, Colorado. 9-5t
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23
Montrose Co. Commissioners
Delta Co. Commissioners

This petition was signed by the
Delta County Commissioners, at the
request of a committee of Nucla citi-
zens and was presented to the Mont.
rose County Commissioners by com.
mttee of five Nucla citizens, and at the
further request of the Nucla committee
this meeting was attended by Mr. Geo.
C. Vickrey. C. E, and myself
A petition was presented having, as
remember, more than 800 names of cit
liens of Western Montrose County, ask
ing for this road and strong arguments
made on behalf of Nucla and vicinity
why the road is desired and how this
road would save many thousand dollars
year for the taxpayers of Montrose
County in freight alone.
In reference to this road the follow
ing pertinent facts were shown.
First: Montrose already has 10 or
20 miles of the road from Montrose to
Nucla via this route in fine condi-
ton, this by way of Olathe, west five
miles then north and west to the north
east corner of the DR.. McClanahan
farm or the southeast corner of
Howard Lathrop's farm one-fourth mile
in Delta County, the new road then
west about three miles in Delta county.
where 1t intersects with the road from
Delta, then southwest all the way in
MnntrnGa tv he
compahgre Plateau at the place nature
designated for crossing almost due
west of Montrose 0ook west and see.) }
Second: If all the roads proposed
were opened from Montrose to the
west end of the county large major
ity of the people living in that por-
tion of the county going to Montrose,
the county seat, would travel this road
because of the splendid alignment.
grade and distance.
Third: This road can be built for
less money than either of the other
roads, and Delta County will help
build the road. dollar for dollar, hop
ing for part of the large trade in
freight, etc, now going to the narrow
guage at Placerville.
Fourth: a large and growing popu-
lation in Montrose County, on the east
slope of the Plateau, can not get to
either the Iron Springs road or the
Horse Fly road and these people are
entitled to the consideration OF your
Commissioners and to road. The
road they now have being part Of the
proposed State Highway. was built by
private subscription and by the Forest
Service and has not cost the road fund
of Montrose County, a single dollar.
Some mighty good people have home
steads and land in this section and
their number is growing.
Fifht Columbine camp on proposed
route, etc. is one of the most attrac-
tiv places in the entire Rocky Noun
tain region for summer resort. This
place is little south of line due
west of Montrose, and can be reached
by no other road.
Sixth: If Delta could be pushed
across the Gunnison river and had to
take up her permanent domicile on
the desert, Mr.. Mcneil would select
this route for the main thorough-fare
to Western Montrose County. for the
following reasons:
First: Its cost is much less.
Second The alignment and grades
are better than the other routes.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23
Piano For Sale

For immediate sale we will sell at
a sacrifice. a new. high grade piano
located at Delta. Liberal terms. If
you act quick you will find this an
opportunity to purchase n fine piano
tremendously cheap. If Interested
write The Denver Music Company
Denver. Colorado. at once for partic.
ulars. 1o.st
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

REWARD-s50 for the return of my
saddle horse. Chief, light bay single
footer. between 15h and 16 hands
high, light brand N on shoulder. Few
white hairs in collar Charlie
Nutter Fairlamb. 49.tf
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23
Alfalfa Seed For Sale

From alfalfa that has been growing
for 80 years and produces five tons per
acre. Why buy cheap seed when you
can get the kind that has proven the
very best. L. ]. Mathews, Cory. 6-l.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

w r. C.-The Woman's Relief
Corps will serve n dinner in honor OF
the Delta boys on their return from
the border Date will be announced
later. The public will be served at
35c. at $50. at !. o. o. F. hall.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR RENT-l6O acres. thirty acres
in alfalfa, no seep. good buildings, and
cellar. one mile south Pea Green
School house California mesa. Terms
to suit party. Monroe Brown. Route
2. Olathe, Colorado Phone so 3.
Olathe. SGT
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Agents wanted. at Delta, Cedaredge.
Austin Hotchkiss, Paonia. to take
orders for large manufacturing con
cern. Opportunity to make 50 to IS
per day. Address w. II. Jarratt. Gen
eral Agent, Coop. phone SO. Delta,
Colorado. 2-tf
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

so acres, 3 miles from Olathe, in al
falfa and grain four-room cottage.
buildings, s2500. E. S. Corbin. 6-3t
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

CASH PAID FOR COPPER-Brass.
lead. zinc, rubber, etc. $50 Main street,
Delta. 10-4t
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

ARGYLE-Grand Junction. modern
rooms. Rates soc and 75c. Three
blocks north of depot. 19tf
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

HOUSE FOR SALE room, worth
$500. sl100 takes it. Good terms.
L. s. Corbin. loft
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR SALE-I have $50 Gladiola
bulbs purchased from Long at Boulder
for sale. WIN sell at Longs cata
logue prices. Twenty varieties. prices
from 4c to 20 each. VIII bloom this
season. w. A. Hillman. 6.3t
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Insurance is your pledge for safety
Stephan & Obert write insurance for
the best companies. See them.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR SALE-Everbeari straw
berry plants. The most wonderful
strawberry ever produced Spring set
plants begin bearing in July, and con.
tinue bearing a heavy crop until the
middle of October. Price s1.0O per
100 plants. A. F. Stauffer, Delta.
Colorado. 7-ft
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

WANTED-Comp woman 10 do
general housework on ranch. Phone
Delta 1872
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

One Cushman gasoline engine, 3
horse power, for sale, at Ice plant
E. Englehardt.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Don't neglect your eyes. See S. r
Berger, the popular optician. who will
be at the Delta Hotel for one day,
Monday. March, 26th. VIII examine
school childrens eyes free.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR RENT-2O acres on California
mesa, four miles from Delta. House
furnished for housekeeping. Price
$3.50. +. w Austin. Delta. SGT.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

WANTED-Farm hands for fruit
ranch near Hotchkiss. Apply to Scott
Bryan, Hotchkiss, Colo. Coop. phone
36-R sgt.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR SALE-Haines upright piano.
hole range. family horse, top buggy
and harness. Mrs. ]. S. Hooper. Gar.
net mesa.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

II acres. Eckert, all in hay, grain,
paid up water. $25OO. E. s Corbin,
Delta. 6-3t
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

How about that painting or deco
rating? Better call Laycock, Coop.
phone 29-O and talk it over with
him. 3-tf.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Good ranch for rent, best OF land
for potatoes. corn, onions. or any crop.
Gets & Gets.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Good ranch for rent, best OF land
for potatoes. corn. onions, OF any crop.
Gets & Gets.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Good loans-farm or city property
Plenty of money. w. w. Dingman
Hillman building
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR SALE-Forty acres on Ash
mesa; all in alfalfa. Good onion and
spud ground. Six miles from Delta; 2
miles from switch. Coop. phone.
F.. p. Hastings
5-4t. Route !, Olathe, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

ORCHARD MEN WANTED-Thre,
experienced pruners, Garnet Mesa
Delta, l.. W. Sweitzer. 1912
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Take advantage OF our special famil,
rate on flat work. 1t will tighten
your home washing wonderfully at
nominal cost Delta Steam Laundry
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

WANTED-Gir for general house
work-two in family. Mrs w. b.
Stockham. 707 South Main. Coop.
phone 9-R 92t
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR RENT-25 acres of good grain
and beet land II mile from Read
Phone, Delta 5S-R-1. ]. l.. Sprung.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR SALE-Sweet clover seed 10c
b. also first and second cutting hay.
Two miles north Of oisthe r Desney.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Don't take our word for It, Let us
show you how soft and fluffy we
launder those heavy blankets. Delta
Steam Laundry. 37.tf.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR RENT-The Belvedere Feed
Stables, Montrose. Good opening for
a live party. Apply to c. Henderson
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR E-Thoroughbred white
rock chickens. S31 Palmer. Phone
119-J. 7-tf
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23
BUSINESS LOCALS

Bald barley for seed, at
PENLEY'S.
FOR SALE.-Alta1ra hay. delivered.
II. Z. Tyler. lott
FOR SALE-Good Eureka seed pota-
toes. Starr Nelson. 9-tf.
Try Zensal for all skin troubles.
Sold by Cedaredge Drug Co.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Span of work mares. weight 290O.
7 and 10 years old. Apply to l.. C.
Jones, one mile south of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

HOUSE FOR SALE-6 room, mod
ern, Palmer street, s21O0, worth. s35O0,
excellent location. f. S. Corbin. loft
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR E-Thoroughbred black
Minorca eggs for Matching. S1.Oo for Is.
Mrs. ]. E. Porter. phone 6O-R-2 9-tf
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Butter cartons. vegetable parchment
for wrapping purposes. In stock and
for sale by Stearns Bros. Co., printers,
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

E. p. Newman, the piano man, is in
town. Leave tuning orders at the No
Delay. 9-tf
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Good loans-farm or city property.
Plenty of money. w. w. Dingman,
Hillman building
ORCHARD MEN WANTED-Three
experienced pruners, Garnet Mesa,
Delta, l.. W. Sweitzer 10-2t
FOR RENT-25 acres of good grain
and beet land X mile from Read.
Phone, Delta 5s-R-1. J. L. Sprung.
FOR RENT-The Belvedere Feed
Stables, Montrose. Good opening for
live party. Apply to c. Henderson.
HOUSE FOR SALE-6 room, mod
ern, Palmer street, s21OO, worth, s35OO,
excellent location. E. S. Corbin. loft
E. p. Newman, the piano man, is in
town. Leave tuning orders at the No
Delay. 9-tf.
FOR SALE-Four tons extra good
White Russian oats, suitable for seed.
Also nice bright wheat straw at 75c
per load. A. /. Cook. Lower Ash mesa
Phone Delta 57J2. s-5tI
FOR E-Thoroughbred black
Minorca eggs for Matching. S1.O0 for Is
Mrs. ]. E. Porter. phone 6O-R-2 9-tfI
WANTED-Gi for general house
work-two in family. Mrs w. b.
stockham, 7O7 South Main. Coop
phone OR 92t
FOR SALE-Haines upright piano.
fine tone. mahogany case. Also six
hole range. family horse, top buggy
and harness. Mrs. J. S. Hooper. Gar
net mesa.
Don't neglect your eyes. See S. II
Berger, the popular optician. who will
be at the Delta Hotel for one day,
Monday. March. 26th. VIII examine
school childrens eyes free.
FOR RENT-l60 acres. thirty acres
in alfalfa, no seep. good buildings, and
cellar. one mile south Pea Green
School house California mesa. Terms
TO suit party. Monroe Brown. Route
2. Olathe. Colorado. Phone so 3. |,
Olathe. SGT
Agents wanted. at Delta, Cedaredge.
Austin Hotchkiss, Paonia, to take
orders for large manufacturing con
cern. Opportunity to make 50 to IS
per day. Address w. II. Jarratt. Gen
eral Agent, Coop. phone SO. Delta,
Colorado. 2-tf
FOR SALE-Everbearin straw
berry plants. The most wonderful
strawberry ever produced. Spring set
plants begin bearing in July, and con.
tinue bearing heavy crop until the
middle of October Price s1O0 per
100 plants A. F. Stauffer, Delta. |
Colorado. 7-ft
FOR SALE-I have $50 Gladiola |
bulbs purchased from Long at Boulder |
for sale VIII sell at Longs cata
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

HOUSE FOR SALE-Paln.er street.
6 rooms, modern. excellent location.
s2100, terms. +. S Corbin. lott
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-23

FOR SALE-Four tons extra good
White Russian oats, suitable for seed.
Also nice bright wheat straw at 75c
per load. A. /. Cook. Lower Ash mesa.
Phone Delta 57J2. s-5t