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The Delta independent., 1917-12-07
American Troops XIII Twelve Outlaws

Indio, Tex.-Mexican outlaws opened
fire on one OF the American cavalry
patrols five miles from here Monday,
wounding Private Keist in the thigh
and leg, The American troops imme-
diately crossed the river into Mexico.
opened fire on the little settlement
of shacks and killed twelve of the
bandits. including Felipe Romero and
Rafael Venaslado. The shacks where
the outlaws sought shelter were
burned after the occupants had bee.
driven out.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Greatest Sums for Army and Navy.
The greatest sums, Of course, are
estimated for the army and navy Es-
Inmates previously submitted in terms
OF thousands and occasionally millions
are now stated in terms of millions
and billions.
For the signal service. which in
cludes the great army for the air. ST.
13S.240.315 is estimated. This sum in
cludes the s64O,OO0 900 previously ap-
propriated for the great air fleet.
1890, 900 900 for Big Shells.
A billion dollars is asked for pay
and miscellaneous expenses of the
army: more than two billion dollars
for the quartermaster corps: $157. .000.-
900 for hospital and medicines; 1885,
900, 900 for the equipment Of engineer
troops and 100000 for the ex-
penses OF their operations in the field.
Ammunition for the great gur to
blast way through the German fronts
is estimated to cost $500 900, 900. For
machine guns, the deadliest weapons
OF the war. more than $237, 100000 is
asked For armored motor cars more
than s75,0OO,O00 is estimated.
No estimate appears for the COM
mittee on public Information. the eN-
penses of which are being paid out of
the Presidents sl00,000,000 war
emergency fund
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

]. l.. Irwin recently of the lnde
pendent staff has been appointed gen
eral state agent for the Ilec:rosine
ink erasing pencil. This commercial
necessity is, in our opinion, one of the
most useful discoveries o. modern
chemistry. II is indispensable and
serves purpose. the need OF which
has long been felt by every user of
pen and ink.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07
NORTH DELTA GOSSIP
c.>> 80 . . . .

Grandma Stewart is on the sick list
!. b. Raichart and family spent
Thanksgiving day at Professor Yeo-
mans.
MIR. and Mrs. Lee Jacobs, accompan-
led by Frank Howard and family, Wis
tied with Mrs. Carrie uipperD Pet
erson last Sunday
Bert Sherman and family. OF Delta,
had Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs.
sherman's mother, Mrs. A. Conrad.
Mr. wertz threshed grain for Har-
old Meeker Tuesday.
The family OF Ham Stewart gather
ed at his home for Thanksgiving din
ner Mrs. Anna Stewart came up
from Grand Junction and Leroy from
Gunnison
John Smith. who has a ranch under
the North Delta canal was visiting
the old friends in North Delta last
week.
Mrs. Sadie Dingman came down
from their ranch for few days stay
with her son Cecil.
tied with ID. s. Hickman and wife
last Thursday.
Mrs. Christina Cole. formerly Of
this place and daughterin-law of
Mrs. J. +. Cole. was operated upon
for appendicitis last Saturday ut the
Delta hospital She is reported do,
ing nicely.
Miss vina Plantz and Harold Penn
ter were married in Denver Thanks
giving day. They spent few days
In Denver sightseeing. coming home
MONDAY evening. They went at once
to Cedaredge where they will make
their home. Their many friends wish
them u long and happy life together.
Mrs. Ernest Hovey spent the day
Tuesday with Mrs. Aletha Meeker.
Mrs. John Plantz. who has spent
the past two months in Iowa and
South Dakota visiting relatives. re-
turned to her home in North Delta
last Friday.
n dental school in Denver. writes that
he is highly pleased with his work.
having received second highest grade
In chemistry In recent examination.
Mrs. Ethel Hutchins left for Camp
FUNSTON. Kansas. last week to be
near her husband. Henry Hutchins,
who is In training at that place.
Miss Alma Boone who has been in
Missouri. is expected home soon.
Frank Goddard's mother-in-law Is
visiting them from California.
Mrs. Geo. James spent the day with
Mrs. willis Davis Wednesday
Neal Schillings has bought the place
formerly owned by Mrs. Hurst in
North Delta
Mrs. X. +, Blaine who has been Wis.
iting her sons. VIII and Charles
Blaine. the past four months left We'd
nesday for her home at La Harte,
Kansas.
o. ]. Thorpe returned from bust
ness trip to Craig Tuesday.
Mrs. Buel Thorpe returned to her
home Wednesday In Delta after very
pleasant visit with Mrs o. ]. Thorpe
Of this place.
Frank Marshall is improving slowly.
but is still confined to his bed.
John Baldwin moved his family into
the Archer house last week
Walter Hotchkiss smashed his fin
ger very badly In the separator of
his threshing machine last week.
Miss Alice Burnett. who has been
staying with her sister. Mrs. Mary
Duncan at the Diamond coal mine, the
past six weeks. returned to her home
In North Delta Tuesday.
VIII Burnett. Jr. bought bunch OF
sheep this week.
Frank Marshall Jr. went to work
for Harry Savage OF Crawford. this
week. They are moving camp.
A. Conrad is suffering with siege
OF Ia grippe.
The Thanksgiving program given
by the North Delta children. was "a
grand success. The teachers deserve
q great deal OF credit for their work
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Mrs. NJ. A Blakeley was down from
Hotchkiss Thursday expecting to meet
her mother, Mrs. Winters, who is COM
ing from Moose Jaw. Canada, to spend
the winter and was disappointed on
here. Some delay enroute had caused
her to miss connections.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Mrs. II. X. Ferguson and daughter.
Miss Ruth. left Saturday for Atchee.
Colo. where Miss Ruth resumes her
school work and her mother will be
with her until Christmas, Tho report
that Miss Ferguson was to I'LL . va.
cancy in the Cedaredge schools was
erroneous. as she is teaching In
Atchee.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Mrs. G, C. Barnett made most en-
joyable visit to her son and daughter,
f. c. Barnett and Miss Ivy of Hotch-
kiss and Thursday was an outbound
passenger to Burlington. Iowa. her
home
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Il. ID. Thompson and daughter Miss
going passengers Tuesday for Stat
ford. Ohio. where they WIN make an
extenCad visit
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Mr. and Mrs. F. n. Packard we're n
from Eckert Thursday bringing their
daughter, Miss Merle, in to take the
train for the east.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

]. c. Evans. wife and children. ar
rived here Monday from Crested Butte
to locate in Delta. Mr.. Evans has ac-
cepted a position with the Stockham
Hardware company.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

recent arrival from the east was
Mrs. Lizzie j, Sanford OF New York
City. who will make her home with
her sister. Mrs. Charlesworth during
the period of the war, Y','le Major
Charlesworth is away. Mrs, Sanford
is talented musician and will organ
ize an orchestra soon as she RECEIVERS
from her present slight illness, Mrs.
Sanford will be welcomed in the musi-
cal circles of the city.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

+. NJ Case and Mrs. j. A. Case an'
children returned to Grand junction
Monday after several days visit will
DIR. and Mrs. Fluallen.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Mrs. Burdick and two little children
of New York state are expected in
Delta today to spend the winter with
her parents. Rev. and Mrs. ]. H.
Cramps.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

. LOCAL HAPPENINGS. =
. . . . . = . . 80 90
Newton King took the train for Tel
luride Sunday.
Ladies' coats, suits and silk dresses
on sale at Hillman's this week.
Mrs. VIM. Miller of Eckert was the
guest of her friend. Mrs. |. c. Hall on
Tuesday
Miss Merle Packard has reentered
the State Teachers College at Cedar
Falls. Iowa.
Buel Thorp arrived home Wednes-
day from trip over to Craig, where
he has ii homestead.
Ralph Boyd went back to Ouray Sat
urday after making Will Kennicott a
visit at Eckert.
Mr. and Mrs John Uglow have re-
turned to Olathe after pleasant visit
with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marshall.
Elks Charity Ball next Thursday,
December 13. Everybody invited to
attend Proceeds all go to charity
Miss Kate Walker returned Sunday
from a visit with her people at Gunni-
son during the Thanksgiving vacation.
Miss Maude Covington, who has
been visiting the o. A. Estes family
a few days returned to Montrose Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. n. Packard we're n
from Eckert Thursday bringing their
daughter, Miss Merle, in to take the
train for the east.
Miss Celestia Krambell returned to
Olathe the latter part of the week fol-
lowing a pleasant visit with her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Gable.
Mrs. H. A. Norton was called to
Montrose the latter part of the week
on business matters which occupied
her attention for three days.
Frank Marshall made final proof on
his Orchard mesa place Friday at
Montrose. DR.. Mcconnell and Sanner
Moore accompanied him as witnesses.
]. w. Washburn of Montrose. spent
few days this week in Austin. drink
ing water from the mineral spring for
relief from stomach trouble.
(. r. INK, of Cedaredge, was an out
bound passenger Saturday for Post
Oak. Texas, where he expects to make
a two weeks business visit
Mrs. Fred Obergfell OF the Roubl-
deau section left Saturday for two
months visit with relatives in Den
yer. Mr.. Obergfell accompanied her
to Montrose.
Mrs. Burdick and two little children
of New York state are expected in
Delta today to spend the winter with
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. j. II.
Cramps
Mrs. G. C. Barnett made most en-
joyable visit to her son and daughter,
F.. c. Barnett and Miss Ivy of Hotch-
kiss and Thursday was an outbound
passenger to Burlington. Iowa. her
home.
Mrs. NJ. A. Blakeley was down from
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Furniture company. was in DeltaI n
few days this week, looking after the
interests of the company in Delta Mr.
Taylor advises that the company is to
have new manager for the Delta
store in the person of MIR. Remley. of
TellurE, T, an experienced funeral di-
rector and licensed embalmer The
stock of furniture will be greatly en-.
larged. so we are advised
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Miss Maude Covington, who has
been visiting the o. A. Estes family
few days returned to Montrose Sat
urday.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. =
. - . . . . 90 - .

Newton King took the train for Tel
luride Sunday
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Al. Bagby of Montrose and Durango
arrived Monday to visit his niece. Mrs
]. s. Dowd and family.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Ladies' coats, suits and silk dresses
ON sale at Hillman's this week.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Miss Kate Walker returned Sunday
son during the Thanksgiving vacation.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Legislative ............$ S,026,325
Executive ....... 65,329 ,369
Judicial ........... 1886, 100
Agriculture ......... 26,45S, ,551
Foreign intercourse 80. 6,535,072
Military (army) ....... 6,615,936, ,554
Navy ................. 1,O14,O77, SOB
Indian ............ 1926, ,21O
Pensions ........ 157 1850. 600
Panama canal ...... 23.171, ,624
Public works (practi-
cally all fortifications) 3,5O4,OlS,055
Postal service ......... 331,S1S,345
Miscellaneous ....... 1,O26.20S,317
Psrmanent annual ap-
preparations ......... 11,166,s ,s25
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Mrs Fred Obergfell of the Roubi-
deau section left Saturday for two
YER Mr.. Obergfell accompanied her
to Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Elks Charity Ball next Thursday,
December 10. Everybody invited to
attend Proceeds all go to charity.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. John Uglow have re-
turned to Olathe after pleasant visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marshall
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

]. w. Washburn of Montrose. spent
a few days this week in Austin. drink
ing water from the mineral spring for
relief from stomach trouble.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Mrs. VIM. Miller of Eckert was the
guest of her friend, Mrs. /. c. Hall or
Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Miss Celestia Krambell returned to
Olathe the latter part of the week fol
lowing pleasant visit with her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Gable
Mrs H. A. Norton was called to
Montrose the latter part of the week
on business matters which occupied
her attention for three days
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

<. r. INK, of Cedaredge, was an out
bound passenger Saturday for Post
Oak. Texas, where he expects to make
a two weeks business visit
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Frank Marshall made final proof on
his Orchard mesa place Friday at
Montrose. DR.. Mcconnell and Sanner
Moore accompanied him as witnesses.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Miss Merle Packard has reentered
the State Teachers College at Cedar
Falls, Iowa.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Ralph Boyd went back to Ouray Sat
urday after making viii Kennicott a
visit at Eckert.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-07

Buel Thorp arrived home Wednes-
day from a trip over to Craig, where
he has homestead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
B. R., | dc P. co. TO OPERATE
 TTDEWATER LINES TODAY Y
Begin Issuance of Transfers At OnceCy Declines Make Supersedeas Bond to Prevent Immediate Merger,
 But Will Appeal Case to Higher Court

r The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has acquired the Tide water
 Transfers on all street cars operating in Birmingham will be given beginning this morning, according to J. S. Pevear, president of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 The substitute of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company as pur- chaser of the Tidewater lines was granted by Judge w. I. Grubb, in decree filed yesterday morning. The decree sets forth that the objections of the city to the substitution are not we'll taken, and are overruled, the court being of the opin- ion that the city of Birmingham has heretofore by the grant of the franchise given its consent to the use of the high ways for construction and operation of the Tidewater, and to the assigns of the original grantee, including the substitute bidders.
 The decree enjoins the city from prose- cutting further the case in the circuit court. EF
 Judge Grubb ruled on the case yester- day morning, following the filing of briefs by CityAttorney M M. Cllman in the federal court Saturday, setting forth the objections of the city to the proposed substitution.
 While all contracts have been signed turning over the properties of the Tide water to the B. R., l.. & P. Co.,, there will be no outward change in the opera tion of the Tidewater, other than that transfers will be given and received. Under the terms of Judge Grubbs de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27

cision the city might stay the operation of the holding until an appeal might be heard by the higher courts, provided it put up a $100000 supersedeas bond. This was prohibitive to the city, according to Commissioner James Weatherly. He stated that while an appeal would be taken to the circuit court of appeals, the city would not prevent the immediate op- eration of the decision.
 The circuit court of appeals. does not meet until next October. A final decision will not be possible before December, 1917.
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has taken over the Tide water" said MT. Pevear yesterday Be ginning Tuesday morning, we shall issue transfers and will assume operation of the line, although the present manager will remain in charge for day or so longer.
 There will be no apparent change, other than giving and receiving trans fers There is no development planned at this time. We are happy to acquire the Tidewater, and feel that the public is glad also.''
 While it is not believed that the ap- peal to the circuit court of appeals, which Commissioner Weatherly has announced will be taken, will in any measure alter the present status the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company will op- crate the Tidewater separately and in such manner that a reverse ruling later would not interfere materially with it's plans.
 Inasmuch as this hearing is impending, the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will make no develop ment or extensions. Perhaps these will be made later, when there is no possible manner in which the traction company could be denied the privilege of holding the Tidewater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
FORMALLY CONVEY
 T|DEWATER LINES Legal Documents Necessary to Transfer Filed in Pro-
 bate Court Yesterday

Various documents in reference to the absorption of the Tidewater lines by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company were filed in the probate court yesterday for record. The first was for the increase of the capital stock of the reorganized Birmingham Tidewater Rail- way company from 5000 to s32o,Ooo. ! The second was deed from H. c. Sel- heimer special master appointed by the court, conveying the property of the Bir- mingham, Ensley and Bessen-er Railroad company to the Birmingham Tidewater Railway company.
 The third was an agreement between the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company and the Birmingham Underwater railway, in which the payment of bonds and interest was guaranteed.
 The fourth was first mortgage deed from the Birmingham Tidewater Railway company to the, Empire Trust company of New dNoiN. 1T Q afnount of the mort gage wal AeQ9oqQ
 All tM zecamen were very lengthy. The sta ans ooNnSy taxes and fees amounted to tao ssain of $6412.75. check for this asflesitae Eeie paid into court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
CAPITAL CASES IN
 CRIMINAL COURT Three Judges Working to Clear Docket-SolicitOr
 Tate in One Case

With three judges on the bench, the first capital docket of the criminal division of the consolidated circuit court is being tried this week, Judge Charles W. Ferguson of the criminal division having been designated by Presiding Judge H. A. Sharpe to as sist Judge w E. Fort and Judge H. P. Heflin in the trial of the cases.
 The jury was impaneled and the docket sounded by Judge Heflin and the cases set as follows: Monday, Lind sey Kinds murder George Showalter, robbery: and Charles Hall, robbery. Tuesday, Bertha Ridgley. murder; Ed Thomas, murder Wednesday, John Moore. murder; Charles Wilkins, mur- der; Charles Graham, robbery. Thurs day. Pearl Chatham. murder Nelson Gillen. robbery. Friday, Dan Dewberry, murder; Cain McSpatten, murder; and Mack Williams, robbery.
 Judge Fort is engaged in the trial of George Showalter. negro. charged with highway robbery, it being all legged that he robbed W. J. Spence of money and valuables last October at Third avenue and Seventeenth street. Circuit Solicitor Joseph R. Tate is prosecuting the case, having been asked to do so by Solicitor Hugo L. Black This is the first case MT. Tate has appeared in since the new court went into effect. Roderick Beddow is attorney for the defendant
 The trial of Lindsey Kinds. negro, indicted for the murder of Sam Col lins, is on trial before Judge H. P. Heflin. Assistant Solicitor W. s. Welch is representing the state, and as the defendant was without counsel the court appointed Attorneys Brewer and Nelson to defend him.
 Judge Ferguson is engaged in the trial of Charles Hall, indicted for highway robbery, it being alleged that he robbed MT. Marquard, an elderly white man, at Edgewater some months ago. Assistant Solicitor Ben F. Ray is representing the state and Attor- ney Tom Dozier the defendant. None of the cases were concluded last night.
 By agreement with Solicitor Black, Percy Persons pleaded guilty to a charge of murder and was given a life sentence in the penitentiary He was accused of killing his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
ANNIVERSARY OF
 CHURCH OBSERVED
Christ Lutheran Church Concludes Sixth Year With Appropri-
 ate Services

Christ English Lutheran church, Twenty third street and Seventh ave- nue. north which celebrated it's sixth anniversary with services ons Sunday, when the Rev. R. S. Patterson, D. D.. of Charlotte. N. C., occupied the pull pit at both the morning and evening services, is said to have a prosperous future A large congregation of mem bers and friends greeted Dr. Patterson on both occasions.
 At the morning service the visiting divine took IS his text Isaiah 5l:l, Look unto the rock from which ye were hewn and the hole of the pit whence ye were digged." From this he ably developed his sermon, whicE included the following points: Who the Lutherans are, where they came from, what they stand for, and what they have achieved. He spoke of the history of the Lutheran church as the mother of protestantism and showed how it's roots go back to the apos- tolic church, and how it has always stood for purity of doctrine, faith and practice He closed his discourse with brief narration of the many great things Lutheranism has achieved, among them "the open Bible and civil and religious liberty"
 At the evening service pr. Patter- son spoke of "the more abundant life." which is the possession of every Christian and is possible for everyone who accepts Christ as his Lord and Savior.
 The celebration closed last night with an informal reception to members and friends. Several short talks were made by Dr. Patterson. Commissioner Hornady and others. and a brief mu- sical programme was rendered. In the opinion of all the members, this years anniversary was the most successful in the history of Christ church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-27
ELABORATE PLANS
 FOR FASHION WEEK
Spring Openings and Auto mobile Show to Attract
 Large Crowds

Merchants have begun already to decor ate their stores for Fashion Week, which will be opened with bomb shooting and music and window display Saturday night at o'clock. Practically every mer- chant in Birmingham has ordered special decorations to be used during the week, land indications are that spring openings Nof the various stores which will b9 a feature of Fashion Week, will be the most interesting and unusual ever held in the city.
 While no street decorations will be placed, owing to the fact that they are not found satisfactory for celebration continuing over a week, more money is being spent by the merchants to decorate their stores than has ever been spent on Fashion Week before. according to of ficers of the Business Mems league. M
 Fashion Week in Birmingham this year will come nearer being a real Fash ion Week than it has during other years" said Sol Caheen, vice president of the league. We have done away with all superfiuous features, and we are go- ing to give the people an opportunity to do all the shopping they want, and to view all the spring styles under the most - propitious circumstances.
 We are going to give them plenty of y~--ic, and with the automobile show m progress, there will be many additional features of entertainment The window opening ceremony Saturday night is the only formal feature arranged, but we ex- pect to have big week. Thousands of visitors from other cities have signified their intentions of coming to Birming- ham to attend the fashion carnival
 The automobile show, which will be formally opened next Monday, and will continue through the week, will be ready within the next few days. A large crew of workmen is busy now arranging the decorations, and by the middle of the week the building will be ready for the automobiles to be placed in the various exhibit booths.