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The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Young Man is
Mortally Stabbed

Reports came TO the city yesterday
that Joseph Nelson, a young soldier,
had been stabbed in an argument with
a husky negro. in Denver on Monday,
when he attempted to compel him to
relinquish his seat in a street car To-
a white woman.
/ Witnesses state that but few words
were exchanged between the two and
that the stabbing occurred before any
one could interpose an objection.
The yosng man, Nelson, it is stated,
was born and reared at Paonia, is a
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson,
now of Denver He is % years of
age and a member of Battery B. Latest
reports state that he has fighting
chance for life.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Big Chautauqua
Will Open Today

Details in connection with the big
seven day chautauqua have been COM
pieted and everything is now in readi
ness for the greatest attraction this
community has ever known.
The great tent has been erected
during the week and everything possi-
bae provided for the comfort and con
venience OF the patrons incidentally,
the tent has been enlarged considera-
bly, the management finding this neces
xary in a great many instances, owing
TO the space necessary to accommo-
date the troupe and massive scenery
carried by the Pinafore company. This
company comes direct from New York
with almost the entire cast from the
original company, and in the rendition
of I'll. NJ. S. Pinafore," we are prom
tsed the greatest treat Of the year.
Then there is Ada Roach with the
contagious smile. Lou Beauchamp,
Brooks Fletcher. william Rainey Ben
nett. and Russell II. Conwell, with
his world famous lecture, Acres of
Diamonds" All of these lecturers are
masters in the art of entertaining.
The musical part of the program.
while not so extensive in numbers, is
saidrto be fully up to the standard OF
last year. by which so many hundreds
were delighted.
The program commences this after
noon and lasts throughout full week.
each afternoon and evening.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
WESTERN SLOPE CROPS BIG;
MUCH HARVEST HELP NEEDED

Probably the largest crop Of fruit
ever produced in Western Colorado,
is now on the trees, maturing for the
harvest which will commence next
month.
The question Of help for this har-
vest is a serious one and plans should
start at once on a system to obtain
and care for men during this period
and avert the great loss that must
follow If the situation is not properly
handled.
Another thing that must be looked
forward to is the car shortage. The
railroad estimates that over 10000
cars will be required to handle the
crops of Western Colorado this year
and as 1t is a known fact that there
are not enough cars to begin with, the
deficiency is hound to be large.
Delta county farmers and orchard
lists must meet these conditions in a
houses must be built and made ready /:
all canning plants should be put into
working order and worked to capacity
when the crops come in. II is duobt.
less too late to. talk evaporation
plants, which could have done much
II started In time.
Our own Delta county is coming to
the front with more than her quota
OF this enormous yield and with the
start our farmers and orchardists took
last season. this year should put the
district in a very prosperous condi-
ton.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Work is Started on Depot

Official announcement has been re
ceived OF the letting of the contract
for the splendid new edifice which is
to greet newcomers al the local d &
r. C. station, Mr.. Lund- Of Denver, be
ing the successful bidder. This news
VIII be hailed with delight by an
The building Is TO he thoroughly
modern in every respect, built of white
pressed brick, part home product and
part imported. II viii be as good as
the best to be seen anywhere and
Delta is justly proud of such an i'm
provement.
Actual work started yesterday on
this big building and will be rapidly
rushed to completion.
Delta has been clamoring for a new
depot for the past ten years. ard it
is perhaps best that the railroad com
pany deferred building until now. as
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Nucla-Naturita-Delta Road
To be Completed October 1

The Nucla Chamber OF Commerce
has let contract to one of the best
road builders in the state TO complete
the Nucla road to Delta by October
list. This connection will cost in ex-
cess of $1,000 and Nucls and vicinity
will pay more than half. This contract
is for a road from Nucla to the top of
the divide The Delta county COM
missioners have agreed TO bridge the
Roubideau and Buttermilk gulch and
grade the road to the county line. This
work will be under way IN August and
completed by October 1st and perhaps
sooner.
There are several miles of the road
between the county line and the top
of the divide that win need some re-
pairs and it has been suggested thar
the business men OF Delta work in re
lays OF about four men a week taking
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20

the town has grown so rapidly within
the past few years, the chances are
had our request been granted a few
years ago the building at this time
would be entirely too small and in
capable of handling the immense
amount of business as it exists today.
With the building of the Nucla road
a fact which is now assured. the
Rio Grande will have a great deal
more business routed to Delta instead
of PlacerviIie which now is the dis
tributfng point for that wonderful
valley. This coupled with the addi-
tional crop acreage that has been de-
veloped under the Gunnison tunnel ad-
jacent TO Delta will make a rapid ton
mage asset for the road for several
years. The building of the depot at
this time will meet with the united
approval Of all.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Delta DR.. Passes
Examination

Or. w. Scott Cleland, who recently
took the examination for the medical
department of Army surgeons corps,
has successfully passed the examina-
ton and accepted. He is now ex-
pecting his commission at which time
he will leave for some station. pre-
sumably Fl. Riley, Kansas.
Or. Cleland has enjoyed a splendid
practice in this city for the past seven
years. is a young athlete, and loyal
TO his colors. In a conversation with
the writer he stated that while he
regretted that his work would take
him away from his family. perhaps
for years, perhaps forever, he would
prefer TO yield up his life on the bat
tie field than have one man approach
him with the finger of scorn and
accuse him of shirking his duty when
older men had offered and been re
jected.
Dr. Cleiand and his wife have a
world OF friends who will wish them
success wherever they go. Mrs. Gle
land win remain here with little
Phyllis for Il while III least.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Government Mining Inspect
ion Car Pays Our City a Visit

lessons to miners in rendering first
aid, and caring for injured persons
until a physician can be obtained.
The party has just returned from
trip to Butte. Montana, where 40
miners had been killed. Whenever
mine disaster occurs they make visit
to the scene as soon as possible, look
over the ground and endeavor to ascer-
tain the cause, and if possible recon-
mend changes that will prevent re-
currence of same.
They give demonstrations with the
life saving apparatus, which looks
somewhat like breeches buoy and is
worn both in rescuing injured persons
and in extinguishing fire. Wherever
possible, classes are organized and
equipment is sold to the companies
interested.
The car was carried from here to
Somerset and Bowie, then to Crested
Butte, which finishes the work in this
district unless some unforeseen emer-
gency arises.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Big Meeting of
X. P. Lodge Here

On August 14th a joint class intia-
tion of X. P. lodges will be held in this
city, at which time it is expected the
grand chancellor, DIR. E L. Fitch, of
Denver, will be an honored officer. A
large class of candidates will be intro
duced. coming from Montrose, Paonia,
Hotchkiss and other nearby towns.
1t is probable that the spectacular
movie film, Damon and Pythias will
be shown for the public
The local lodge has appointed the
following committee to make neces-
sary arrangements: p. X. Osborne, J.
ID. VanVolkenburgha and H. H. wolbert
They will act with state organizer, r
Pate Woolston.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Allen 81 Son Move
To New Quarters

c. d. Allen and Son this week moved
their stock of jewelry, clocks, cut
glass, etc, into their fine new building
south of their old location on Main
street.
The store room is large and comfor-
table. and is well fitted with new stock
and fixtures. Beautiful show cases
are in evidence, while glass enclosed
shelves line the walls on either side
The whole, from the window finishing
to the rear Of the main room, is quar-
tered oak
In the rear is modern eye testing
room. with an electric lighted test
chart and other necessary instruments.
There is also n room for patrons
who wish to make purchases private
ly. This is welcome feature for
those who wish to make purchases of
birthday or Christmas gifts, or engage
ment rings without intrusion.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20

Wednesday morning a splendidly
equipped railway car reached the city,
operated by the United States bureau
of mines, and under special charge of
Mr.. C. A. Herbert, a young mining
engineer.
Mr.. Herbert, who was a very courte-
Gus gentleman, showed the reporter
over the car aid explained in detail
the work, the objects and the appara-
tus used.
To begin with, it was simply the
most elegantly furnished car to be
seen anywhere. In the fore end was
the tiniets kitchen presided over by
an immaculate chef; then came the
dining room and living room. fully
equipped with leather and wicker fur
niture. Then the bath room, sleep
ing quarters, and finally the observa-
ton room, where was found long
array of apparatus used in making
practical demonstrations.
The car carries a physician from
the public health service, who gives
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Roy A. Downs Re-
news Subscription

Roy A Downs. formerly of Cedar
edge, aud cashier of the First Ma
tional ~ that place until about year
and half ago. writes IA very interest
ing letter from Osceoia. Iowa. at which
point he is now engaged in the bank
ing business, being cashier of the Os-
ceola National bank.
Mr. Downs says in part: Getting
along tiptop down in the old corn belt.
where they are selling hogs for sl5.75 I;
hundred pounds. corn 81 e5 per bushel
and about everything else in proper
ton. except interest rates and they
stay at five to five and ,one-half per
cent on lands and eight per cent over
the counter and plenty of money for
all demands. notice by the hide
pendent that Delta county is again
coming TO her own and ] most certain
ly trust that the good people out there
will continue TO enjoy such prosperity.
Judging from reports you Will get an
immense crop this season and7l know
the price outlook is AL. Wbh so
many natural advantages you people
have orn there. cheap fuel, elerant
climate. mountain wfter. fishing.
camping and some of the best people
to be found, you should be better sat-
isfici After one has lived there and
returned TO the east or middjewest he
will appreciate all these advantages
much more rban while living IN your
country.
In coBcIusin. MIR Downs, ad Is;
We have done well since coming to
Iowa; our bank bas increased in Jiepos-
its some $50 per cent in the two wears
and we are well. bnsy. happy and much
pleased with our chances 5er SUCCESS
here.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Special Session
of District Court

There was a special session of dis
trict court on Monday which, while
not sensational at all. attracted the
attention of the legal fraternity of the
city on account of the peculiar phases
in connection Herewith.
The case was that of Porter Plumb
VS.. Frank G. Bonfils, of Denver, and
grew out of certain foreclosure pro
ceedings made by Mr. Plumb for Mr..
Bonfils, about five years ago. There
was SIS fee which was paid to Mr..
Plumb, and which the defendant, Bon
fills claimed he accepted in full pay
ment. However, there was also a is
per cent attorneys fee mentioned in
the note, but by some slippery legal
technically it was made to appear not
legally due, and the finding was in
favor Of the defendant, Bonfils.
There was very little testimony ta-
ken most of the time being consumed
by statements and arguments of coun-
sci. Mr.. Plumb not being able to at
tend the trial in person, his deposition
was rendered by his attorneys, w. H.
Burnett and c. H. Stewart appearing
on behalf of himself, and John T. Bot
tom. Denver Posts attorney. and Mil
lard Fairlamb, representing the de-
fendant.
The plaintiff gave notice of appeal
and asked for ten days il which to
file motion for new trial, which was
granted
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Getty is Reappointed.

H. C. Getty, who has held the posi-
tion of irrigation engineer for the 4th
district for the past four years has
been notified by Governor Gunter of
his reappointment to the position for
another term of four years The
beauty of it in the eyes of H. C. Getty
is the fact that the new appointment
carries with it an increase in salary
to the extent of $50 month.
Mr.. Getty is a fine fellow and has
made an excellent water engineer.
and his many friends are glad to know
that he is to continue on the job.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20

a vacation and camping at Columbine
camp,
A splendid camp equipment and
facilities including picks, shovels, etc.
are already on hand at Columbine.
Fine water and scenery, etc, and this
plan seems most excellent one.
This community should stand to-
yether as one man, determined to see
the road through so the Nucla farm
trs can haul their surplus grain,
and vegetables to market this fall.
The following committees have been
appointed on the Delta -Nucla- -Naturita
road:
J Finance committee: Frank San
ders. A. E. Penley. John Davis, ]. q
As2iman and N E. 'Clack.
Executive Committee: w. A. Shep
herd. George Wilson, W. B. Stockham
George Stephan and L. D. Hauser.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
UPTON SINCLAIR QUITS THE
SOCIALIST PARTY-lS FOR DRAFT

Los Angeles, Calf, July 17.-Upton
Sinclair, novelist and Socialist, has
withdrawn from the National Socialist
party.
In statement in which he likens
the Prussian ruling class to "a beast
with the brains on an engineer" Sin
clair takes issue with his party on the
so-called majority report" opposing
war, and authorizes the United Press
to announce today his split with the
Socialists.
For me to remain in the party
would be to misrepresent both the par
ty and myself" Sinclair explains.
He predicts that the Socialist party
will be wiped out if it endeavors to
carry out its formally declared policy
of mass opposition to conscription.
The novelist's chief reasons for
withdrawal are the Socialists opposi-
ton to conscription and to the war
America is waging upon German
autocracy."
"If the Socialists had opposed con-
scription of men unless conscription
Of wealth were likewise included, /
could have seen some point to their
argument and perhaps have stood with
them in protecting the working class
from bearing not only the physical,
but the financial burden of this war"
Sinclair declared.
Socialists of America stand alone in
the world today in their opposition of
war, the novelist insists. This is be
cause Socialists of other nations know
the "Prussian ruling class" in his
opinion.
They cite its modernness, its use
of science, precisely the thing which
makes it dangerous-a beast with the
brains of an engineer. They cite the
good care it takes of its workers. Ev.
cry farmer who fattens animals for
the slaughter house does the same
thing, and for the same motive"
The difference between the ruiins
class of Germany and that of America
is the difference between the seven
teenth century and the twentieth, Sin
clair believes.
In breaking with his party, Sirclai
believes he should warn the American
working class.
IF Germany be allowed to win thi
war, then we in America shall have t,
drop every other activity and devot,
the next twenty or thirty years to pre-
pairing for last ditch defense of tn,
democratic principle
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
On Trip to South
Part of Colorado

Mrs. C. NJ. Hall. son Walter AMI
wife and daughter Rose started out
early Wednesday morning for an ex-
tended trip to the south part of the
state, including Salida, Alamosa,
Monte Vista and other points. They
will spend some time attending to
mining interests in that section, and
at the same time enjoy an outing.
Incidentally they stopped at Gun
nison and took in the sights which
are SO numerous there this week.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Reynolds Illness
Called Smallpox

B. L. Reynolds, the genial theatre
man, member of the Ball association,
and all round good fellow, whose ill
ness in Denver was reported in last
issue, had a round of typhoid, follow
ing which the physicians pronounced
his malady small pox.
He called up his wife on the tele-
phone Tuesday morning and an
nounced this state Of affairs. His
plucky little wife says that if he gets
along as they hope he will, she win
not go to Denver, since she is needed
here to look after his business.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Arrive for Visit
From Honolulu

Mrs. Ben g. Stearns. who for four
and o half years have resided in Hon.
olulu. They are making their first
visit home since their marriage. when
he WAS associated with this office. and
his wife, as Miss Nettie stauffer, was
employed as typo at the Tribune.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stearns are os six
weeks vacation and will spend about
= month in Delta renewing acqusinf-
ances. They will have many inter.
esting things to tell concerning life
in the Garden Spot Of the Earth.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Oil Activity May
Take Big Stride

The activity manifest in other part 5
of this state over the recent discov.
cries of oil shale and its big pay ing
opportunities. owing to many by.pro-
ducts. may be opened np in this local..
ty very soon.
Already there are Delta parties at
DeBeque investigating the formation
Of the shale in that field and II is
more than likely that the Same forma-
ton prevails in this county
We expect to be able TO report ut
length on this subject upon the return
Of the local people from the peBeque
field within few weeks.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20
Local Men Buy
Sampson Cattle

A deal WAS consummated last week
whereby the large cattle interests of
w. T. Sampson and his late brother.
C. c. Sampson were taken over by L.
j. Darlington and William Stell.
Mr.. Darlington has been for some
lime associated with the Scullon Cattle
company at Cory, and severed his rela
tons with them Mr.. .Stell who has
lived here for lumber of years is
well known to nearly everyone as
foress ranger.
independent unit.s In good wishes
to the pew firm
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20

Miss Dorothy Bennett returned yes
teriay from Gunnison where she at
tended the summer term and complet-
ed her normal work. She visited over
night with Mrs. l.. Q. Lewis and left
today for her home at Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1917-07-20

Mrs. Carolyn Seaton. deputy county
clerk, is taking her summer vacation
and enjoying a few days outing in the
country.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
DAY
At MICHIGAN
Cooperative Creamery As
sociation Organized
by Farmers.
{ Herald Special service)


: Michigan, N. D.. Feb. 15.-"Com-
munity Day" at Michigan was the
most successful winter meeting ever
held here. and over 500 farmers and
their wives attended a banquet at the
opera house at noon.
Baked North Dakota early Ohio po-
tatoes were the feature Of the dinner.
Stick pins made Of small potatoes and
wire, and potato colored menu cards
marked the places. The Commercial
club members and their wives con-
Quoted the dinner, and the Juvenile
band played.
An address of welcome was given
by President J. P. Lamb of the club.
who then introduced Mr.. Abbott Of
the state dairy department. who spoke
on creameries and cooperative cream
buying associations. He recommend
Clement Of the state agricultural col
lege took the subject Of potato culture
and warehouses. He recommended
the warehouse Of $4,000 bushels ca
pacity. A. Dunlap. Parry Campbell.
and Albert Dusabek are to take charge
of the affair. They will hold a meet
ing Of potato growers Saturday. Feb.
"a, at 2 o'clock. Eight hundred dol.
lars were voluntarily pledged at the
meeting today. There is much enthu-
siasm among the farmers and business
men. and all spoke in favor Of the
cooperative warehouse.
After the meeting, the champion
ship high school basketball team gave
q half-hour's exhibition.
Many farmers stayed for the annu-
al dance Of the old settlers tonight.
There was record crowd and a good
time.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
/ North Dakota News

involved In an argument with Mr..
Murphy, when he denounced Senate
Bills SO and 81. declaring the COM
mittee had had the wool pulled over
their eyes by these bills. which he de-
clared contained the most apparent
"jokere" Mr.. Murphy demanded an
explanation. saying these bills had
been introduced at his request and
produced the original bills to prove
Some Of the senators did not take
kindly to Mr.. Lush's insinuations that
they had put through improper bills,
and finally he modified his first state
ments.
The meat Of the entire argument
might be summed up in the basic rule
Of operation Of trains. and the duties
Of trainmen to see that their trains
are protected from collision to the ex-
clusion Of all else.
The railroad officials, charged that
the men neglected to do this, not
withstanding their training and fire.
and contended the addition Of another
brakeman or f1agman would not less
en- the danger II the mon were care
less and forgetful. 1t was pointed out
also that the length of the train did
not matter so far as this protection
was concerned. as there were only two
ends to a train. whether it carried 20
or 100 cars. The trainmen insisted
the trouble generally was the railroad
required the crews to make the best
possible time and in case Of brakes or
made it impossible to make time, and
look after these troubles and protect
both ends Of the train against other
trains
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
ARGUMENT ON
RAILWAY Bill
AT BISMARCK
Friends and Opponents of
Full Crew Law in a
Hot Tussel.
fBy Tom Parker Junkin. {,

Bismarck, N. D.. Feb. 16.-The SEN
ate and house are rapidly clearing the
decks for the last round and wind-up
OF legislation. The senate committees
today reported out 36 bills, seventeen
for indefinite postponement and nine
teen for passage. The house commit
tees reported twenty-five bills for
passage and twenty for indefinite
postponement. This Is in about the
proportion of the number Of bills In
troduced in two hours. 434 in the
house and 319 in the senate.
But there are number Of bills that
are demanding more than mere pass
ing attention and taking days and
days of time in discussions and hear
lngs-such is Senate Bill 50. by Mr.
Mostad. the famous full crew bill re-
quiring railroads of North Dakota to
employ an additional brakeman on
freight trains of so cars or more.
Murphy Attorney.
For FIVE hours tonight the commit
officials. Chas. j. Murphy Of Grand
Forks, represented the railroads In
the capacity of attorney.
Various Arguments.
Discussion ranged from the presen-
tation of arguments Of diametrically
opposite purport as to facts, to vigor-
GUS personalities between the contend
ing factions. The committee room
was crowded to suffocation.
Mr.. Lush, of the railway brother
hoods, stood his ground we'll against
the railroad officials. but was called to
time repeatedly, issue being taken to
mary of his statements as to the facts
he claimed to present. He became