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The Washington times., 1917-07-08
SET HOUSE AFIRE
TO THRILL ENJOYS;
FIRE RUNS AWAY

NEW YORK, July s.-Ambassador
Boris Bakhmetieff and his associates
on the Russian commission are having
excitement OF no mild nature com
bfned with their reception by the
city officials. Scarcely had the distin-
guished visitors recovered from the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS row, which threat
ened to disrupt their reception at
Carnegie Hall on Friday night, when
they were treated to q thrill yestsr-
day afternoon at the City College
stadium that was not on the program,
says the New York Tribune.
They saw 10000 white-faced men,
women, and children on the verge OF
a panic as they faced a heat that
threatened to SINCE everyone OF the
vast audience. The commission were
the guests OF honor at the exercises
of the fire department and the dis
tribution OF medals to TIE honor
squad.
High wind Menaclng.
One OF the features OF the occasion
was the burning OF a three-story
frame building. The officials did not
take into consideration the high wind
when they filled the buIIdIng with
kerosene soaked excelsior
Once the torch was set the flames
mounted to a height OF 200 feet and
then in an instant the curtain of
flame swept toward the tiefs OF seats.
The heat was SO intense that
the great masses were on their feet
In an instant seeking the nearest
exits.
Many Of those near the exit made
their way into the street, but the
great number OF police and fremen
distributed throughout the stand
Gained the crowd.
Cry for Peace.
Fourteen thousand persons partici-
pated in. q paelhst demonstration at a
mass meeting at Madison Square
Garden last night in honor Of the Rus
sian mission.
For several minutes the hall resound-
ed with protests against a prolonga-
tion OF the war, voiced by the huge
audience, which climbed on chairs and
waved red hags to give vehemence to
its sentiments.
AIexandrovitch Reutovich, repre-
senting the Russian Workers OF
America, had warmly welcomed the
Russian ENJOYS, who sat on the plat
form beside him. Then, turning TO
the audience, he proceeded to discuss
Russia's part in the war. asserting
that the war must be prolonged until
the Kaiser was displaced
The rest of the speech was lost in q
deafening roar OF boos.
The Washington times., 1917-07-08
COUNTRY BOARD

OAK CREST now open for sunlner boarders:
SO per month from date to date: s. per
week; descriptive circular on application. c.
i ZlRKI.E Mnrrenton. Va.
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PROPOSALS

U. g ENGINEER OFFICE. Room S0 South,
ern Building. Washington, d. o. Sealed
rrofof@is FEC furnishing and delivering at
foot C St.l EtTeet, WaAhlngton. u. c.. Is. 80
barrelr. more or less. Of Portland cement
will Be received here until IL NJ. July 10,
plieAtion.
The Washington times., 1917-07-08
GOVERNMENT SALE

SALE OF OLD BUILDINGS On n street q
z. between Second and Fourth Streets-
Bids will Be received at the Navy Yard.
washlnstoR, fer the removal Of buildings On
the ground recently Acquired by the Navy
Yard to the west. consisting Of u buildinEl-
The Eais will be for caeh 10 the highest bid
der by sealed proposals to be opened At II
o'clock A. NJ, July 18th. 1sIT. Schedules
containing form OF proposals and terms Of
sale can BE- obtained upon application 70 tho
Supply officer. Navy Yard. Washington.
JOSEPHUs DANIELS
The Washington times., 1917-07-08

GA. AVE. n. W, es1S-so minutes from
Washington; room and board; reasonable
rates.
DODGE PARK LODGE. Prince George Co,
Nd Dinner, dance, tea and week par
ties. p. o., LandOver. Nd. Phone HyAtts-
Vile so2-FS. Accommodations limited num-
Der summer guests. FOrty minutes via W..
3. Z 4. Z. z. r
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HELP WANTED-fEMALE

APPRENTICES to learn French dresscutting,
dressmaking. designing and millinery: good
positions furnished after learning. NEW
YORK MILLINERY ACADEMY, Ills @ st. .
The Washington times., 1917-07-08

DESIRE elderly couples or ladies only to
board during summer. Address a. q. s..
LAnhAm. Nd.
The Washington times., 1917-07-08
OLD GOLD AND SILVER

HIGHEST PRICES PAID
FOR PLATINUM. DIAMONDS. JEwELRY,
OLD GOLD. SILVER. AND ARTIFICIAL
TEETH. THE QUALITY JEWELRY Co.
"a SrH ST. ". w
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RAISE CAPITAL; best methods; corporations
organised everywhere; liberal termI: collec-
tons. u s. LEGAL CORP. Elo Bond Bldg
SOME live man to buy the finest cash gro
Gerry and meat store In West Washington;
not much cash required from right party
For particulars write THE NOBLE MER-
CHANDISING CO, Bsi Pa. ave N W
FOR SALE-Cigar souvenir and soft drink
stand: good location; terms. 81 LIST ST.
N. Z.
The Washington times., 1917-07-08
SITUATIONS WANTED
Female.

FfRST-CLASS laundry work TO do at home.
9o12 Ca. ave. Phone ". 2Ss7.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
Denver Markets.

Denver Union Stock Yards. May T.
Receipts of cattle OF this market have
been very fair here during the past
week but a good many were southern
stockers going through. Offering was
fair and the demand good. Today's re-
ceipts were liberal but prices some
lower as a result of lower prices at
eastern markets. Compared with the
close of last week prices here are
generally called around 35c to soc
lower Good fat steers are selling
from $10.50 to s11 and choice kinds
are quoted up to s11.65. Fair steers
are bringing so to s1o.50. Cows are
in good demand at SO 10 1915 for good
ones and choice kinds up TO se.S5. Fair
cows are selling at ss.25 to 50. Bulls
are in good demand at 81 to $3.50 for
the good ones and fair bulls are bring
ing $3.50 to 81 Veal calves are sell
at $3.50 to sI375. Feeder and stocker
trade is rather quiet. Demand is fair
only and the supply not large. Sew
eral lunches of southern stockers ar
rived but most of them went through
on contract. Good light steers are
bringing IS to sS75 and choice grades
on up. Fair steers are selling at SIS
to SIS.
The hog demand was good here but
eastern declines caused prices to drop
some. Pretty good hogs are selling
here now around s14.90 to s15.35 and
one extra fancy load sold today at
S15e0 which was top. The demand is
very fair.
Sheep prices continue to advance al
most daily and values are now at
the high point. Good fat lambs sold
here today up to $17.15 fiat, and some
choice well finished lambs would bring
up around $3.50 freight paid. There
are no ewes coming to market but
dealers are OF the opinion that good
ones would bring up around $1s and
possibly more.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
Gold Finch Birds
Are Increasing

The little yellow and brown birds
so much resembling the Canary. seem
to be greatly increasing in number.
They feed on the weed seed crop and
Just now are in evidence on the dan
dillon patches. where the seed natures
SO early. Just now they can be seen
by the hundreds on the court house
lawn. vigorously harvesting the dani-
lion seed. and form n pretty as wen
as interesting sight.
II is only within the past two or
three years that this bird has appear.
ed in large numbers. Previously they
were usually observed only in pairs
OF with their nestIings. They are
plainly a desirable and useful bird.
whose increase should be encouraged
The male has bright yellow body
with black wings. The female is
brown. with a little more stripe than
the sparrow.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11

The ease and readiness with which
the government is loaning foreign ma.
tions from 500. .O0O. 900 to s250.o0o, ,o0o
at clip and making the clips contin
uous performance. does not gibe well
with It's pinchiness toward home settl
ers on the reclamation projects who
greatly need government aid. and who
seem to be expected to nurse their
homesteads through years of soil prep.
aration In order to get II to state
which will enable them to begin the
payment Of fifty or sixty dollars an
acre. which is alleged to be the cost.
largely because Of mismanagement. of
the projects.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
DELTA WINS OVER BIG BILL
HALL AT JUNCTION YESTERDAY

The opening game of baseball in the
Western Slope league was staged at
Grand Junction yesterday afternoon
between Grand Junction and Delta,
our boys winning the game by the
score of to 4.
The game went eleven innings and
from reports it was toss up who was
going to be the victors.
Bill Hall and Mcintosh composed
by the artillery for the Junction. and
Kersten and Miller for Delta.
Delta was somewhat crippled at the
last moment owing to a telegram re-
ceived by Mr.. Morgan. our center
fielder. from relatives in Nebraska. an
nouncing the sudden serious illness Of
his mother. Mr.. Morgan departed at
2 p. m. yesterday for his home to be
at his mothers bedside. Another
player was picked to fill in his place
Full particulars up to time of going
to press we're not available. but men.
ton will made next week.
Somerset is scheduled to play in
Delta Sunday. weather permitting.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
cATTLEMEN ARE FACING
GRAVE CIRCUMSTANCES

Snow storms of the last two weeks
have proved disastrous to the cattle
owners in the lower country, from
Placerville to Norwood and the sur
rounding territory. There is shortage
of hay, it being impossible to get any
more for feeding without shipping it
in, and it is also very scarce in the
outside markets. These cattle men
who had hay for the winter had fed
nearly all of it when the recent storms
came, and as they were more severe
than in the winter, caught the cattle
in bad shape.
The last of the hay is being fed,
and there in no place to take the cattle
where they can find forage. Some
feeders ran out of hay two weeks ago
and these men have been hard hit by
the storms. 1t is estimated that not
les than 1000 head of cattle have
died in the lower country since the
stoms began two weeks ago. The
cattle were owned by local dealers and
Norwood ranchmen for the most part.
Cottonseed cake is being shipped in
and fed to the cattle, where it is
impossible to get hay. This is In a
measure relieving the situation but
the shipments of the cake are not ar
irving fast enough to supply the need.
The storm starting Friday night may
prove even more disastrous and result
in still heavier losses.
Snow is deep in all the parks and
cattlemen are confronted by serious
situation. Dozens of small calves have
been brought into Norwood for feed
ing according to reports from that
place.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
Incentive Energy
Shown this Year

There has not been a time since
the civil war when there has been
such encouragement to the growers
and producers as now. Every line
of product seems to hold out an offer
Of golden reward to the farmer and
stockgrower, the big results depend
ing only upon the producing ability of
the'land or flocks.
A good farm today is the best piece
of property in the world and farming,
under the outlook is the best busi-
ness. This can be readily seen when
it is possible for the farmer to reap
a profit of 5000 or more per acre
from various crops to which land here
is adapted, over and above all ex-
penses even at the enormous cost of
seed now demanded.
This estimate is. Of course, under
abnormal price conditions, though ii
is though the such conditions. or at
least high prices. will be assured for a
number Of years.
With such an outlook. and without
crop .failures-the possibility Of which
is almost eliminated under our irriga-
ing systematic man with 40 to so
acres OF good land has a prospect OF
cleaning up as much as s25 900 IN the
next five years. IL he viii work hard
and manage properly. and that is as
much as anyone should want backed
by the farm which produced H.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
Small Child Falls
In Mill Ditch

Little Virgil Laycock, less than two
years old, fell into the Mill Ditch
"Wednesday evening and narrowly es-
capped drowning.
The ditch runs close to the Laycock
house and the child is supposed to
have fallen in suddenly while playing
on its bank.
He floated down in the four feet
of water for more than a block and
was fortunately seen by a Mexican,
whose name cannot be learned, and
dragged out in an unconscious condi-
ton.
The Mexican said that when he first
caught sight of the object floating
in the ditch he thought it was chick
en-. Then he observed an arm raised
by the water as the body was turned
by the current, and hastened into the
ditch to the rescue. At this time the
body went under water but came up
below him and he succeeded in drag
ging the little fellow out
The child was unconscious for sew
eral hours, but by the following morn
ing was recovered and able to be
around, and the family have good
reason to be thankful over the lucky
termination of the affair.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
Local Coal Rates Reduced.

Coal rates from Delta to Olathe and
Montrose have been rduced by order
OF the state public utilities commits
sion In an action brought against the
Denver & Dio Grande Railroad COM
pany by the Mesa Fuel Company OF
Delta. The fuel company complained
that existing rates prevented It's reach.
ing n market for Its coal, which is
mined several miles from Delta. The
directed the railroad company to re.
duce the rate from Delta to Olathc
from 75 to 60 cents per ton and from
Delta to Montrose from 800 to 75
cents per ton.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
Regular Meeting
At Scott Home

The regular monthly meeting of the
home of Miss Helen Scott, Dodge
street. on Monday evening, May 7th.
Miss Georgia Widney presided. The
minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved. The report of the trea-
surer showed that the entertainment
recently given by the girls, netted
s745 Six dollars of this will be used
to complete the half-scholarship fund
pledged by the girls for the support
of a student at the Ritter Home,
Athens, Tennessee. The remainder
will be given to the Woman's Home
Missionary society to help on the
pledge made by them to the hospital
at Colorado Springs.
The question of a candy and food
sale was brought before the circle and
after discussion it was the unanimous
decision to hold a candy and food
sale at A. L. Frost's store, Saturday,
May 18th, beginning at p. m. The
proceeds to be contributed to the Red
Cross fund.
The mite box opening showed that
the girls hadn't spent all their pennies
at the movies" for the holdings ag-
gregated two dollars and forty-eight
cents, with three members to report.
Following the business meeting, we
were entertained by readings and mus
ical numbers from Misses Gets. Gun
solus. Singleton and Scott; after
which dainty refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostesses, Misses Helen
Scott and Lucille Harding The Queen
Esther girls departed, feeling that
they had had a pleasant and profitable
meeting.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
CORY ITEMS
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Farmers are all very busy.
Mr.. E. P Watson returned from Den
yer Tuesday
Mr.. Oliver Cox left for his home
Monday after visit with his brother.
G. D. Anderson.
Mr.. Richard Young returned to
Villa Grove. having been called home
by the death of his mother
Miss Winnie Kiel has gone to
Montrose to help care for Mrs. George
Lienbach, who is quite sick.
Mrs Eleanor Powers was called to
Norwood to care for the Methodist
minister, who is very i'll.
Mrs Lobdell returned home Mon
aus sIsqM 'ssoI3uoV moIJ SuIueAs ABp
had been caring for Mrs. Lienbach.
Mr.. Carl Davis and family have NOV
ed into ASH Thomas house and will
farm part of DR.. Miller's land the
coming season
Mr.. Will Griffith and Mr. Herd were
elected directors for Mound district
at the school meeting Monday. Sid
ney Artt was elected at Fairview.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
Thirsty Tractor
Demonstration

A Crawford ranchman bought Ford
tractor last week and a man was sent
from Montrose to demonstrate its pc
culiarities.
AS soon as he arrived. however. he
was taken sick and could not show
him."
After waiting few hours the buyer
concluded he could ride the thing out
home all by himself.
He accordingly got aboard the little
craft, which had been left standing
in the street and turned the whirly-
me gig.
Instead of starting off "haw." as he
commanded. the tractor turned "gee"
and then headed straight across the
sidewalk for the open door OF the drug
store. in which some ladies were seat
ed eating ice cream and discussing
the doubtful war situation. Taking it
it for new Edison submarine des-
troyer they beat screaming retreat
Fortunately the sidewalk was OF
wood and built up form the ground
and the weight OF the tractor wheels
broke through. stopping its onward
rush toward the soda fountain, or
there would have been a wrecked drug
store in Crawford. One may ride a
well broke Ford without pulling leath-
er. but a tractor seems to be an un-
brakeable outlaw.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
War in Europe
About the Same

War news in Europe continues about
the same-heavy fighting retreats. re-
covery. many killed and many taken
prisoner-so the press dispatches
state.
Much the same statement covers
getting Strengthened out little on
the various war measures.
The. conscription act VIII go into
effect. The president has been en-
powered to declare embargo on ship.
ments to foreign countries.
An excise tax capable of raising
nearly $4,000. 100000 will be levied.
enough to amount to s3S per capita
in raised prices. as against England's
present per capita of $50
The declaration that Edison has in
vented n cleanup process for German
submarines. has created much enthusi.
asm.
Recruiting for both army and navy
continues in dragging way.
1t is said that orders for war vessels
OF one kind and another have been
OF dollars. and which II will take two
years to complete.
The bond issues are being over sub
scribed so far. and the 3k per cent
investment seems to appeal to those
who can spare the money.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

About forty of the high school girls
have organized Red Cross First Aid
Glass under the direction of Miss
Cline. The class meets three times
week from Sis to 300 o'clock in the
morning. DR.. w. S. Cleland meets
with the class one morning each week
in order to give the young ladies prac-
tical work in bandaging. So far the
class has finished more than half of
the Red Cross text book, which they
tical experiments in first aid. Those
who have been present eighty per cent
of the time will take the examination
sent out by the Red Cross society and
work.
Last week the reporter inadvertent-
" omitted the name of Virginia How
lett from the list of our representa-
tives who will go to Montrose this
week to participate in the Western
Slope Oratorical contest.
The commencement events will oc-
cur in the following order: Thursday
evening. May 18th, the Juior-Senior
reception: Friday evening. May 18th,
the Senior class viii present the play,
The New Co-Ed;" Sunday evening.
the baccalaurate sermon, by Rev.
Obert at the NJ. E church. 1t is the
desire of the class and the faculty that
this be union service. Thursday
evening, May oath Senior class day
exercise at the NJ f. church; full pro
gram will appear next week Friday
afternoon the eighth grade exercises
will be held in the Lincoln building.
the program and hour will appear next
week. Friday evening, May 25th, the
annual commencement exercises in the
NJ. E church: Dean Quigley. of the
State Normal will deliver the address.
Cast of characters for the Senior
play: Lefty Willis, the new coed.
Marjorie Mathers: Madge Stevens. her
chum, Ethel Covington; Estelle Doc
little, spoiled beauty. Eleanor Kurz;
College chums-Grace. May and Rose
Iona Welch. Lois Flagg and Villa
Layton; Miss Rice. the landlady, Eliza
beth Chipperfield; Dick Bradley the
athletic star. Lee Blakely; Punch
Doolittle, the work-hating brother of
Estelle. Alva Ratekin: Jim Young, the
dramatic coach. Ernest Bull: George
Washington Watts. a gentleman of
color. servant of Miss Rice. Russell
Weaver The theme of this play is
the arrival of new student at the
college her reception. her trials, and
how they terminate. The date sched-
uled for the play will stand as given
unless King Measles" enforces a
change.
The teachers of the different rooms
are planning programs to be given
the last week. The schedule of these
programs will be announced in our
next report.
The Domestic Science and Art de
partment is planning an interesting
exhibit of the work of this depart.
ment Miss Park, the instructor. will
give further information later.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11

Miss Anna Manchester, died at her
tent home on Meeker street Monday
night. of tuberculosis, She was a mem,
her OF the Woman's club and of the
Methodist church. Though suffering
from the disease which carried her off.
for years. she was of sweet and
cheerful disposition. always disposed
to render any aid possible to others
She had relatives East.
The Delta independent., 1917-05-11
NATIONAL LEADERS

Washington, May 2.-(Special Cor
respondence)-R Representative Norman
J. Gould, of New York. comes out
strong for universal military training
believing it one of the most important
factors of the present crisis, and one
which should be adopted as a perma-
nent national policy. 1.-THE point ade
by several opponents of preparedness,
that this country and its people might
develop into a militaristic nation, is
ed" declares Mr.. Gould, "as we have
built our laws and institutions on the
foundations prepared by the forefath-
ers, whom we revere. and our long
and glorious record has developed no
trace of desire for conquest" Gould
recently Offered a resolution in Con-
gress providing for bounty of $1,000
to the first crew that sent a German
devil-ship to the place where liquid
fire is a refreshing beverage.
Congressman Mark R. Bacon of
Michigan enjoys the unique distinc-
ton of having celebrated only fifteen
birthdays. He was born on February
goth. Although he now holds his first
elective office. Representative in Con-
gress. he is one of many Republicans
who last fall succeeded in ousting
Democrats who had represented their
districts for several years and who
had presumably entrenched them
selves by liberal use of the franking
privilege and a generous distribution
of political patronage. Mr.. kacon has
retired from active participation in
business affairs, and his friends know
that he will give the same close atten-
ton to matters coming before Con-
gress that brought him such marked
success in the business world.
contributory retirement plan for
employees of the Federal Civil service
has been prepared by Representative
Porter II. Dale. of Vermont. embody
ing all the best features of similar
bills which have been heretofore in
troduced in the House. Mr.. Dale has
made provision for the retirement of
all empyoles for age or disability on
graduated annuities based on length
OF service. Contributions from en-
ployes' salaries Of two per cent are to
be made. to be returned upon separa-
ton from the service before reaching
retirement age. Mr.. Dale has given
close study to the subject. and has
evolved a bill which he hopes will
meet the objections of all who have
previously opposed such legislation.