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The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
sHeRIeF's EXECUTION SALE.

Public notice is hereby given that
under and by virtue of a certain writ
of special execution and decree of
foreclosure issued out of the office of
the clerk of the District Court of
Delta county, Colo. to me directed
whereby am commanded to make
the sum OF two thousand eight hun
Dollars and the further sum of one
hundred fifty U50) Dollars as attor-
ney fees and costs of suit. the amount
of certain judgment obtained
Mary w. Hester. Francis NJ Rhodes
and S F. Richards in favor OF n. Il
Casper out of certain lands and tene
ments of the said S. +. Richards
hereinafter described. levied upon
said lands and tenements described as
follows. to-wit:
All of lots eleven (11) and twelve
tl2) In block ts) of the original Town
of Paonia. Colorado. as shown by the
recorded plat thereof.
Therefore. according to said com
mand shall expose for sale and sell
at public auction all the right. title
and interest of said S. F. Richards in
and to the above described real es-
tate on Saturday. the twenty-third
day of February. A. ID. 1918, at the
hour of 100 p. m. at the south front
door of the county court house in the
City OF Delta, County of Delta, and
State of Colorado. for the purpose OF
satisfying said judgment. costs OF
Court and expenses of sale; and such
property will be offered for sale and
sold In parcels or en- bloc as may h
necessary.
Dated at Delta. Colo. this both day
OF January, A. ID. 1918.
NJ A. DAVIS,
Sheriff of Delta County.
Colorado.
lst pub. Feb. last pub. Feb. %. 1918
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
DEMANDED BY PRESIDENT WILL
SON IN ADDRESS TO JOINT
SESSION OF CONGRESS.
-four VITAL PRINCIPLES
PLEDGES WHOLE STRENGTH OF
UNITED STATES AN WAR OF
EMANciPATioN."

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, Feb. "a President
Wilson addressing Congress in joint
session Monday replied to the recent
speeches by German Chancellor Won
Hertling and the Austrian foreign
minister. Count Czernin.
Chancellor Won Hertling's statement.
the President said. was very vague
and confusing and leads to practically
no conclusion II was very different
In tone from Count Czernin. which, the
President said. had very friendly
tone.
The President reiterated that the
United States had no desire to inter
fere in European affairs and would
disdain to take advantage of any in
ternal weakness or disorder to impose
her own will upon other people"
All the way through the President
drew parallel between the pro-
nouncements of Chancellor Hertling
and Foreign Minister Czernin and his
hearers drew the conclusion that the
President decidedly considered Ger
Minis utterances as being more favor
able that Hertling's.
"Czernin seems to see the funda-
mental elements of peace with clear
eyes and does not seek to obscure
them" said the President.
Count Czernin." said the President.
probably would have gone much far
ther had it not been for the embarrass-
ment OF Austria's alliances and OF her
dependence ON Germany"
Again. the President reiterated that
would put forth its whole strength "in
the war of emancipation
The test OF whether t is possible
Tor the belligerents to go on compar-
ing views. said the President, was sim
pie and obvious and the principles to
be applied. he said. were as follows:
Each part of the final settlement
must be based upon essential justice
to bring a permanent peace.
Peoples and provisions are not
10 be bartered about like chattels to
establish a balance of power.
3-Territorial settlements must be
for the benefit OF people concerned
and not merely adjustment OF rival
states claims.
4-Well-defined national aspirations
must be accorded all possible satisfac-
ton.
"A general peace upon such founda-
tions can be discussed" said the Pres
ident. Until such a peace can be Sc
cured we have no choice but to go
on
These general principles. the Pres
Ident said, have been accepted by
everyone except the military auto
Gratis in Germany.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
SOMEONE WILL TELL IF
YOU DO NOT PAY

Somebody is going to tell on you ii
you don't pay your income tax. Con-
gress has fixed it so that somebody
must tell. whether he wants to or
not.
One section of the war income tax
law. exhaustively comprehensive in
scope. requires every person, without
exception. and every corporation,
partnership, association and insur-
ance company, in whatever capacity
acting, who paid $500 or more to an
other person, corporation, partner
ship. association or insurance COM
pany, as interest rent. salaries, wag-
es, premiums, annuities, compensa-
tion. remuneration, emolments or
other fixed or determinable gains,
profits and income, to report the
name and address of the person. cor
poration. ETC., to whom the payment
was made together with the amount
of the payment, to the commissioner
of internal revenue at Washington
using form prescribed for the pur
pose, form 1899, now to be had from
all collectors offices. The form must
be filled out and returned on or be
fore March l, 1918 accompanied by
form 1896. which is a letter of trans
initial and affidavit certifying the ac
curacy of form 1899
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
DR.. X. {. SAPERO
ONE DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th
DELTA HOTEL

is too well known to need an intro
tients-your neighbors and friends.
Hundreds Of Patients in this Vicinity
NO iNCURABlE CASES TAKEN.
Cataracts removed and crosseyes
Granulated Eyelids
Sore Eyes, CATARRH and DEAF
NESS successfully treated GLASSES
SCIENTIFICALLY ADJUSTED by the
latest and most approved methods
DIFFICULT CASES SOLICITED.
Bring Your School Children.
large proportion Of headaches.
hysteria. insomnia, chorea, (St Vitus
Bance) nervous prostration, hallucina-
tion. stomach trouble and other ply
steal maladies. when of nervous ma
ture. are caused by eye strain. The
removal of the cause effects perman-
ent cure.
DR.. Sapero has been making visits
TO Delta for over 90 years.
REFERENCES furnished from some
OF the leading citizens of Delta and
vicinity. now under treatment
REMEMBER DIR. Sapero does not ex-
pertinent. He cures where others
fan Over % years practical exper-
ience.
THOUSANDS of testimonials from
grateful patients whom he has cured
furnished on demand
lf you desire to consult the doctor,
please make appointments early.
REMEMBER THE DATE-MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 1s. AT DELTA HOTEL.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
LEGAL NOTICES.
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NOTICE ON EE
QUEST FOR TAX DEED.


To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter de-
scribed land, lot or premises, and to
the person in whose name the same
was taxed or specially assessed. and
to all persons having an interest or
title of record in or to the same.
Notice is hereby given that on the
26th day OF December. A d. 1914,
the following described property. sit
uate in the county Of Delta. and State
of Colorado. to-wit:
Part Elz NEI4 SWA Sec. :. Twp.
Is S. r. 90, five acres, was sold for
the full amount OF the taxes for the
year 1913 and purchased by J. c. Rob
erts. who hath made request upon the
Treasurer of said County for a deed,
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1918 in the name OF
Elmer f. jenkins.
That the time of redemption OF said
real estate from such tax sale will
expire on the 10th day OF June. A. d.
1918. and unless redeemed on or be-
fore said day deed will be issued
therefor.
Dated this 2sth day of January. A.
ID. 1918.
(SEAL) EARL WILSON.
Treasurer of the Said County OF
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Garnet Mesa Couple Wed.

Garnet Mesa Couple Wed.
On last Sunday afternoon at one
O'Clock, at the home of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bond, on Upper
Garnet mesa, Miss Cora A. Bond be-
came the wife of Boyd c. Coffee.
While Mrs. Geo. F. Klein presided at
the piano, the couple entered the
room, marching to Lohengrin's we'd
ding march, where they were met by
the Rev. Klein, who pronounced the
words that made them husband and
wife. Mr.. Coffee is a prosperous
young rancher of the mesa. and the
young couple will reside there for the
present The immediate relatives of
the bride and groom were present
at the ceremony and sumptuous din
ner was served.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
For Sale.

One Broom frame, l lot. $500.
One Broom frame, lots, s525.
One 7-room frame, modern, lots
$500.
One 5-room frame, modern. lots.
$500.
One 5-room frame, modern. lots,
$3.50.
One 5-room frame, bungalow. lots.
s2S5O.
One Groom brick, modern. 2 lots.
$500.
One 5-room brick modern, well fur
nished S2SOO cash.
S0-acre tract California mesa, $1,000.
43 acre ranch. good improvements,
$4,000.
Five acre tract Garnet mesa, no
buildings, $500.
Six acre tract Garnet mesa. small
house. $1,000.
Some Western Kansas and Okla
homa land for trade for Delta county
land.
Have buyer for a good improved
40-acre tract. II you want to sell list
with me.
HARRY G.. SHAFFER,
331 Main Street, Delta, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Estate of Joseph ID. Cline. deceas-
ed.
Notice is hereby given that on the
tth day OF March. A. ID. 1918. the un-
dersigned will present to the County
Court Of Delta County. Colorado. his
accounts for final settlement OF ad-
ministration of said estate. when and
where all persons in interest may ap.
pear and object to them, II they so de.
sire.
CLIFFORD =. HOPSON.
Administrator Of the Estate of Joseph
ID. Clinc. Deceased.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Peace only u We Win. Say. kalssr.

Amsterdam. Germany desires
peace, but before II can be attained
her enemies must recognize that Ger
many has been victorious. the Kaiser
said in reply to an address presented
by the burgomaster of Hamburg on
the conclusion of peace with the
Ukraine.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Best House Bargain
in Delta

Two lots and a twelve room rooming
house, all furnished for light house
teeping. Located at 1926 Palmer street.
Must be sold at once. Price $500 in
Guiding all furniture. Terms 20 sui.
purchaser. Inquire of Mrs. J. u Por-
ter, Delta, Colo, or phone CORR.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Estray Advertisement.

Notice is hereby given to whom II
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up
near Delta, Delta county. Colorado.
on or about February 2. to-wit: One
bay filly, about five years old; un-
branded. Said animal being unknown
to this board, unless claimed by own
er on or before March 8, 1918. said
estray will be sold by this board for
the benefit of the owner when found.
State Board of Stock Inspection
Commissioners. Denver. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
McDowell-Overbay.

Married at the Methodist parsonage
Sunday morning at ten o'clock by the
Rev George Klein, Miss Hazel B. Nc
Dowell to Leon ]. Overbay. Mr.. Ov-
erbay is prosperous young farmer Of
the Gunnison valley, and the bride,
recently from Alton, n. Y, has resid-
ed for a short time in Peach valley.
The couple left Sunady morning for
Denver and other points. They will
make their home in the Gunnison val
ley.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

There is no section of the country
the South, for the lands are still
cheap, the grazing good. the pasture
season is long, feed can be produced
at a minimum cost, and inexpensive
shelter only is required for the ami
mails during the winter months.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

The back to the farm" cry is no
longer joke. 1t is a vail on the part
OF those who have seen the error OF
their ways and would be glad to get
back and find that the farm had not
gone away ahead of them
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
American Front Active.

Berlin.-Increased activity In Lor'
raine and the Vosres is reported by
the War Office. (The American sec
tor is in Lorraine.) In Flanders there
were violent local engagements
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
,,alIan. Hold Line. Near sren..

Rome.-Heavy attacks by both in
fantry and artillery have been in prog
ress against the Italians positions a.
various points along the front. The
Italian batteries. however. held the
enemy In check. according to the re-
port from general Headquarters.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
For Rent

Housekeeping apartment, two rooms
and kitchenette; furnished, lighted
and heated, with basement privilege
for washing. etc. Every modern con-
venience. S04 Z. eth ST 4tfc
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Casper Ha. Sic. 900 GARAGE Fin

Casper Wyo.-Fire started on the
third floor storage room in the Shock
ley garage here and the New Home
hotel building. burned ten new cars.
quitting the inside OF one storage ROOM
The damage Is estimated ut SI0.uvu.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Germs which grow III food and
cause illness grow very rapidly. par
ticularly if the food is little warm,
and are not destroyed unless food is
well cooked before serving. Simply
warming up" is not enough.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Fulton stopped McMahon in Fourth

Denver-Fred Fulton. the Rochester
giant, stopped Tom Mcmahon of New
castle, Pa, In the fourth round of the
scheduled fifteeu-round bout at the
Stockyards stadium.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Wage Raise Asked bx Raj, Men.

Washington Wage increases OF 10
per cent. with minimum wage OF
$3.50. were asked OF the railroad wage
commission by the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Firemen and Enginemen.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Million Footballs for French Army.
Paris.-The French government has
ordered 100000 footballs for the
army to be delivered within seven
months.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Stock certificates and
corporation blanks. Our line Of certif-
icates is the best assortment that can
be had anywhere. Many forms carried
in stock for immediate delivery.
Stearns Bros. Co.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-s1.z .zOv buys four lots,
brick house, range, tank and sink.
Garage and shed. Opposite Chase
residence, next to corner 9th and
Main. Inquire George Stephan. tfc
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Iced fish at Phillips.

FOR SALE-9OO-lb. driving mare.
10 years old; perfectly gentle. Call
I'LL Eckert. 5p
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
Mann Resume. Seat in nou,.

mahh Hesumes SCAT IN House.
Washington Back from months Of
special treatment at hospital. Re
publican Leader Mann resumed his
seat
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Smoked salmon, herring, bloaters
all kinds salt and dried fish. Delta
Cash Grocery 81
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

wANTED-Work by the day. Ida
Thompson, 315 Palmer. cast
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Fresh buckwheat flour. corn meal,
cracked and rolled hominy and oat-
meal at Delta Cash Grocery sc
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

HOME GROWN ONION SEED
Phone w. p. Dale. Garnet mesa. Delt'
77J2. AS,
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

WANTED-Mana and wife for ranch.
rant 3tfc
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Iced fish are not salted They taste
almost the same as fresh fish, Phil
lips 5p
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

De aUle W nlik Ten W iuteeu COWS
and do ranch work. Salary to start,
$50 per month with board and room.
Steady situation-This office. 2-5p
at Moore's New and Secondhand
Furniture store. 3tfc
Good loans-farm or city property.
Plenty of money. w. w. Dingman.
Hillman building.
| SHEEP SALE-7O0 ewes-two to 5
years old, shear I lbs-near Delta
s14OO. 200 ewes, and years old at
$1,000 See E. S. Corbin. Delta, Colo.
FOR SALE-Home grown yellow
Danver onion seed. See A. E. Pen
ley. Delta. or E. G. Dennis. Ola
| the. tic
FOR SALE-First class motorcycle.
Inquire at 30S Grand. Coop. Phone.
200 40tf
| FOR SALE-One Ford truck body,
first-class condition. E. Engelhardt.
4tfc
FOR SALE-Twelve or fifteen head
of brood sows. A. H. Willis. Aft
FOR SALE-Steel Boat, new oars
and locks Bargain. Phone Delta
1913. Site
FOR SALE-Good heavy work team
coming years old Geo. w. Snyder,
Delta. site
! Iced fish are fresh fish frozen and
shipped to us by express. Try some.
At Phillips 5p
FOR SALE-Yellow Danver onion
seed. T C. Veirs. phone No. 1912,
Olathe, Colo. 4-6c
FOR SALE-Latest model Wood
stock typewriters. Fully guaranteed.
Stearns Bros. Co.
FOR SALE-Improved 100 acres.
six miles northeast of Cedaredge
$500. Inquire at this office. c52tf
FOR SALE-Fourteen pigs. will
weigh from twenty-five to forty lbs.
Elmer Shoemaker, Austin, Colo. 4-6c
FOR RENT-40 acres good land.
has silo. S-room house. good outbuild-
ings; 20 acres in alfalfa. Plenty ef
water and good domestic well. Phone
1913. 5tfc
! FOR SALE-Forty acres on Ash
mesa. Fourteen acres in cultivation.
No improvements. Inquire of H. C.
| Taylor. Ash mesa. SIC
SHEEP SALE-70O ewes-two to
years old, shear I lbs.-near Delta
s14.00. 200 ewes, and years old at
$1,000. See E. S. Corbin. Delta, Colo
FOR SALE-Cheap II taken at once.
acres with small orchard. Large
house "a miles of town on Garnet
mesa. Inquire at 30S Grand. Coop.
phone 400. 4Otf
! FOR SALE-40 acres. next 40 south
Bergen place, California mesa $4,000
Address Il. ]. Tippins, Box 361. Liw-
on. Colo. Csc
! Fresh celery, lettuce. spinach. new
cabbage, parsnips. green onions. rad
ishes and tomatoes at Delta Cash Gro
Gerry. &C
FOR SALE-One fumed Spanish
leather davenport. one fumed dresser.
one Coles range, one Administer rug.
nine by twelve. Mrs. VIM Fitzpat-
rick. SAT Palmer. IT
FOR SALE-Fourroom house. two
lots. shade trees. best location in
town. one block west of Hillman's
store. Easy terms. J.. L. Porter Col
orado phone GORE. site
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

WANTED-Some party to go in
with me for part of an immigrant car
of household goods to Denver. Want
to load about Feb. rs. This of
flee. 4tfc
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

WANTED-Plain dressma'line. 2
home. Will call for sewing Roor
6, Lincoln building. #
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-40 acres. next 40 soutl
Bergen place. California mesa. $4,000
Address Il. J. Tippins, Box 361. Liw
on, Colo. 2-5
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Four.room house, two
lots. shade trees, best location in
town. one block west of Hillman' s
store, Easy terms. ]. L. Porter. Col
orado phone GORE. site
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Fresh celery, lettuce. spinach. ne
cabbage, parsnips. green onions. ra
ishes and tomatoes at Delta Cash Gil
Gerry.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Cheap II taken at once
acres with small orchard. Large
house 3-4 miles of town on Garne,
mesa. Inquire at 30S Grand. Coop
phone 200. 4Otf
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-One fumed Spanisl
leather davenport. one fumed dresser
one Coles range, one Administer rug
nine by twelve. Mrs. VIM. Fitzpai
rick. SAT Palmer, t
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

SHEEP SALE-700 ewes-two to
years old, shear lbs.-near Delft
s14,00. 200 ewes, and years old a
$1,000. See E. S. Corbin- Delta, Cole
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Forty acres on Ash
mesa. Fourteen acres in cultivation.
No improvements. Inquire of II. c.
Taylor. Ash mesa. SIC
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR RENT-40 acres good land.
has silo. 3-room house. good outbuild-
ings; 20 acres in alfalfa. Plenty Of
water and good domestic well. Phone
149J3 site
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Fourteen pigs, viii
weigh from twenty-five to forty lbs
Elmer Shoemaker, Austin, Colo. 40,
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Improved 100 acres
six miles northeast of Cedaredge
$500. Inquire at this office. c52t
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE+Latest model Wood
stock typewriters. Fully guaranteed
Stearns Bros. Co.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Iced fish are fresh fish frozen and
shipped to us by express. Try some,
At Phillips. 5p
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

WANTED-Man thirty-five to forty
years of age to work at ranch and
dairy work in mountain town, Must
be able to milk ten to fifteen cows
and do ranch work. Salary to start
$50 per month with board and room
Steady situation.-This office. 2-5r
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
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BUSINESS LOCALS

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The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Yellow Danver onior
seed. T. C. Veirs. phone No. 1872
Olathe, Colo 400
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15
NOTICE FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT.

ist pub Feb. /: last pub. Feb. %. 1918
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

Good loans-farm or city property
Plenty of money. w. w. Dingman
Hillman building.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Incubator at a bargain
at Moore's New and Second-Han
Furniture store. 3tf
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

SHEEP SALE-700 ewes-two to 5
years old, shear Z lbs.-near Delta
s14O0. 200 ewes, 6 and years old a,
$1,000 See E. S. Corbin- Delta, Colo
The Delta independent., 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Good heavy work team
coming years old. Geo. w. Snyder,
Delta. 5tfc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-14

hibited-even Scotch whiskey, which
has been favorite with Canadian
drinkers. The manufacture of beer
also is to be stopped. though the date
for this action has not been definitely
fixed.
The province of Quebec. which has
bitterly opposed all of the policies OF
the Canadian government In the war,
ana especially the city OF Montreal
which prdes itself on it's reputation
OF wide openness. are aagrieved by
this new edict of the union govern
ment. 1nasmuch De the government
has recently received an overwhelm-
ing endorsement outside of Quebec
this consideration is not weighing
heavily upon the minds of the Do
uinion officials.
Long before national prohibition
can become effective in the United
States. Canada will be patrollins its
own border TO prevent the importa.
tious OF liquor from this country by
the lawiess business which knows nc
boundaries and serves no interest OK
cept that Of the imm ediate dollar.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-14

sontauve@. II mixes up tsss questions
OF prohibition and suffrage and quotes
s>loug screed from the New York
" GRID denouncing those Democrats
who voted TO submit the national dry
amendment The Courier Journal,
which always sees democracy going
70 smash whenever prohibition rs
mentioned. decides that the action of
the house Of representatives on the
suffrage matter is another instance OF
a good party going wrong. Just to
show how desperately aroused 1t lie
5he Courier journal launches this III
rsAe:
Ana vet tina blind and bigoted
Dem oCrstic boobs OF the Mic
sisSippi Legislature are the fTst TO
rush forward 10 ciinch. by formal
ratification. the monumental folly
of the Southern Democrats in
congress In launching this amend
ment, while there are at Frank
fort bunch Of so called Demo
Gratis who, beaten nv the Mis-
sissippians in the race TO be frat
TO don the foolscSp. are SO anY-
!ous to be second that they could
not wait for an Official notificS-
tion of the passage OF the reeolu-
ton before pressing a, newspaper
report of it on the Legislature for
ratification.
The Democratic party OF the
South, il there Is any such thing.
is today facing the gravsst crisis
OF It's life for the past thirty years
And we are not yet through viii
either prohibition or suffrage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-14

Much was said in the debate in the
Virginia general assembly last week
about the necessity Of patrol along
the Canadian border in csas national
prohibition should be adopted.
These protesting gentlemen, while
doubtless sincere. we're certainly not
well Informed about conditions in
Canada.
The present Canadian government,
gaily intends TO make the Dominion
bore dry. beginning on the first Gay
Of next April Much Ct the Do
ninion IS already dry. The provinces
Of Ontario Manitoba. Alberta. saskst-
ohewan ana British Columbia have
prohibition laws already in effect,
though they Jack the bone dry char
actcr Of the Virginia statute,
Under the union governments new
enactment the entire liquor traffic IN
Canada is to he wiped out Shipments
iptc dry territory, which have here.
tofore been permitted, will nc wholly
Forbidden Tao importation Of liq-
nor into the Dominion viii be pro