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The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
SULPHUR FOUND
IN LARGE BODY

A mineral discovery was made last
week about a quarter of a mile east
of the junction of the North Fork with
the Gunnison which has created con-
siderable excitement about Hotchkiss,
and the interest has spread to Delta
In that vicinity there are numerous
sulphur springs which have been
known ever since the settlement OF
the country In side canon running
into the North Fork canon from Rog-
ers mesa the new discovery was made
by Perry Jones, of Rogers mesa. 1t
is fissure vein of crystallized sui
phur containing other minerals, the
been ascertained. The deposit seems
to be quite extensive and claims have
been staked for a considerable dis
tance either way from the point OF
discovery. The market value of the
discovery is uncertain, but it is deem
ed of sufficient value to render the
find a valuable one. OF course tests
will be made to ascertain just what
besides the sulphur is contained in it
The appearance is out of the ordinary.
The mineral is crystallized, present
ing brilliant faces and having the
general yellow color of sulphur, but
these faces appear to indicate other
substances as they glisten with a me-
tallic luster. Colorado is noted for
its diversity of mineral deposits. No
mentioned that has not been found
in more or less quantities in this state.
1t stands alone as the producer of
carnotite, though other minerals con-
tanning radium are found elsewhere
as well as in this state. BY reference
to Webster's new international die
tionary, it will be seen that the only
place where carnotite has been found
is Western Colorado. 1t is quite posi-
BILE that this new find may show some
new rare mineral in combination with
the sulphur. This seems quite likely,
as the form of the substance is not
usual for sulphur. 1t burns readily
with blue flame when lighted with
match. A party built a campfire
with it and found that 1t was nearly
all consumed. At the point of dis
covery, the deposit was covered with
considerable slide which was removed
before the vein was exposed. Plans
for utilizing the find are in allegiance
until the real character of it has been
definitely ascertained. and especially
just what its commercial value may
be. Those who profess to know some
thing about it. say that the value is
very high and will pay large returns
for mining it. Independent hopes to
have something more definite regard
ing it soon and will give to its read
ers the information it obtains. 1t is
hoped the expectations of the enthu-
siastic locators may be fully realized,
and new and profitable industry
developed
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
CITY OFFICIALS APPOINTED

second he was unanimously appoint
duly qualifying.
Following this was the resignation
of l.. R. Wigram. which upon motion,
duly seconded. was accepted Com
missioner Curtis then moved that Mrs.
Lille E. Wilson be appointed to fill
the vacancy, which motion carried un-
animously. Mrs Wilson then filed
her oath of office, qualifying and the
meeting adjourned.
The section of the charter on which
the retiring officials base their claim
is Section 81 of Article " and reads
as follows:
"NACANClES.-If a vacancy
occur in the office of any such
commissioner. the council shall
appoint an eligible person to fill
such vacancy until the next gener-
al or special municipal election,
subject to the provisions of the
recall, and any such vacancy shall
then be filled by election for the
lnexpired term. A vacancy shall
exist when an elective officer
fails to qualify for ten days after
notice of mis- election, dies, re-
signs, removes from the city, alb
sents himself continuously there
from for three months, is con
victed of felony or judicially
declared a lunatic.
From this it would appear that our
present officials will serve until the
next general election in November.
1918. at which time another election
will be held.
Hon. C. H. Stewart was appointed
city attorney and John McAllister will
serve as marshal. appointments to be
come effective at once.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
DRILLING FOR OIL TO BEGIN
AT ONCE FOR DELTA COMPANY

Hooray. They're off, At last the
promised success is near and within
a few days at most active operations
on the Black Canyon Oil & Gas COM
pany's site will be under way
For the past two weeks everything
has been in readiness, but owing to
the illness of Mr.. Chaffey, the well
driller. they were unable TO proceed
1t appearing at this time tina. he will
be unable to go to work for some
time. another expert driller. Mr.. S. II.
Fowler, of Sedan. Kansas. has heen Sc
cured and is expected today
Stock is still being offered at the
original price of five cents per share.
and this price will continue for few
days longer. but as soon az active
drilling is under way the price will
advance materially. and from indica-
tions Of the soil, 1t would appear that
in n few weeks more there win be
no stock offered at any price
J. e. Beckley ia acting a. special
agent for this stock and reports very
BDe1 success this weSa.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04

There was a furry of excitement
in local circles early New Years morn
ing when it was announced that the
persons elected in November to serve
for the coming term as city commits
sioners, had failed to qualify, and the
therefore were not legally elected to
serve
According to the charter. the new
officials should have filed their accep-
tance. and it appears that each and
all overlooked this little piece of red
tape procedure
Technically speanIng, the retiring
officials. Messrs. Stewart, Wigram and
Wagner. could have retained their
situations by appointing themselves.
but these gentlemen realizing that
their intended successors were elect
ed according to the wishes of the
people. preferred that the people
should rule" and took no advantage
of the unusual situation.
Accordingly. at $50 o'clock January
2. the council met all commissioners
and Attorney II. j. BAIRD, being pres
ent. The resignation of Commissioner
Dan Wagner was read. to take effect
upon the appointment and qualifica-
tion of his successor Commissioner
Wigram moved to accept the resigna-
tion. all voting aye. Commissioner
Wigram then moved that John A. Cur
tbs be appointed to fill the vacancy,
all voting aye. Thereupon John A.
Curtis filed his oath of office.
The resignation of Mayor Stewart
was then read. to take effect upon
the appointment of successor. Com
missioner Wigram moved to accept
and all voted aye. Motion was then
made that w. d. Hines be appointed
to succeed Mayor Stewart, and on due
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Married in Delta.

Two popular young Montrose par
ties journeyed to Delta early last Sun
day morning and after the regular
church services at the Baptist church
Rev. Alfred Il. Parry united in mar
Josephine Miller. The contracting
parties are among the leading ones of
the younger set at Montrose and their
friends will be delighted to learn of
their marriage. They returned to
their home in that city Sunday after
noon.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
REDLANDS MESA r. C. BRANCH
SHES HAT INTO THE RING

The Redlands mesa branch of the
rs -Ssd Cross has tossed its hat into the
ring In challenge to the Eckert branch
to meet them in an old fashioned
spelling bee. they to name the time
and palce.
The conditions as suggested by the
Redlands mesa people are few. and
surely ought to meet with the ap-
proval of the challenged. The only
conditions are these: Mr.. Gets, of
this city to give out the words-easy
ones; financial proceeds to go to the
two branches. divided 600: and
the fun. free to all
We think it is up to the Eckert
people who have made reputation
in the past as spoilers, as well as
those who are anxious to make one,
to come forward and either show
the Redlands mesa people where to
head in at or else take a trimming
The spelling match will no doubt af-
ford an evening of fun. in addition to
netting goodly sum for the Red
Cross work
The members of the Redlands mesa
Red Cross branch are hustling lot
and it is only recently that the men
of the branch staged big feed for
the benefit of the organization. the
proceeds of which aided materially
in the work.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
O MORE FORMAL CALLS
BEFORE FEBRUARY IS

II has been decided that there will
be no more formal calls for deferred
percentages of the present quota be-
fore February 18th. While boards
should. until they have enough men
finally classified in Glass One. send
forward promptly men selected un-
der the old regulations to make up
deficiencies in calls already made. the
result of this decision will be that the
local board will be able to give the
benefit OF the new classification sys.
tenn 70 all men whose order numbers
are 20 late % to place them within
deferred psrcentages Of the present
call. Calls will. however. be made
very shortly under the provisions Of
Section 14s for the especial class Of
men there mentioned.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Makes Nice Gift to Son.

Makes Nice Gift to Son.
F. w. Trechter believes in doing
things" and doing them right AS ev-
eryone knows. he is loyal member
of the b. p. o. E. and when Christ.
mas time approached this year he
racked his brain to think of the very
finest gift he could obtain for his son
Frank who is volunteer with the
U. S. army at Linda Vista. Accord
ingly he made formal application to
Delta Lodge No. 1885 for a member
ship for his son. which was of course
accepted and proper credentials for
warded to the young soldier in time
for Christmas. Fred also wrote
letter to the lad which was fully as
much appreciated as the member
ship. One evening this week. in far
away San Diego. with one Delta men,
ber present. Frank Trechter was
introduced into the mysteries Of the
order. This friend was ]. Frank San
ders. Of Delta, who Is spending the
winter there. Incidentally. Frank
rrechter II making . reputation for
himself ~ 4 marksman.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Son Very ~.

Son Very ~.
Martin. the fourteen-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Cloud. who recently
purchased the Remington place, has
been seriously i'll ever since their ar
rival. although already in poor health.
The lad is suffering from heart trou-
bic and little hopes are entertained
for his recovery. Miss Frankie Cloud,
the sister. who is teaching school in
Oklahoma. arrived here New Years
day to be at her brothers bedside.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Raichart Spends Christmas Here

Goran Raichart. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. B. Raichart of North Delta, departed
Sunday for Denver to resume his
school duties after a very pleasant So
journ here during the holiday vaca-
tion. Goran is studying for dentistry
and says he ENJOYS his new vocation.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Injured in Auto Accident.

Marion Brewer, former Delta boy,
ening. suffering from internal injur-
les received in an auto accident in
Denver The car collided with an
unexpected obstacle in the road and
the young man was thrown over the
steering gear and wind shield. re-
ceiving some internal injuries and
sore ribs. 1t is not thought his in
juries will result in any permanent
discomfort and he expects to proceed
to California in day or two.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Minister Returns from Lake.

Rev. w. y. Address arrived from
Salt Lake Wednesday for short visit
with friends here. Rev. Address was
formerly pastor of the Seventh Day
Adventist church OF Cedaredge ard is
well known by many OF our people
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Resume Principal Events of Year

Resume Principal Events of Year
Elsewhere in this issue will be
found a resume of the principal
events of the year 1917. 1t will be
found a remarkable list World
events of the greatest Importance oc-
cur on almost every day of the year
1t is doubtful whether so many events
of world Importance were ever crowd
ed into a single year. OF course the
war occupies the front of the stage
throughout. The entrance of this
country into the struggle last April
was of more than usual Importance
among the many important features
of the year. 1t is that action by this
government which will probably be
the deciding factor. Readers will do
we'll to preserve this record for fu-
ture reference. Years hence they
may wish to recall dates of occur
rences. The dates will be found in
this list. 1t is a remarkable compila-
ton well worth preservation.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Here From Ogden.

Mrs. C. w. Pace is enjoying a visit
this week with her daughter Mrs. w.
Albright and little daughter Evelyn,
who arrived Tuesday from Ogden,
Utah. Mrs. Albright will be remem-
bered by many of our people as Miss
Rose Pace.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Nearly Loses HIs Eye.

John Hart of Hart's Basin while
pruning last Friday. was struck in the
eye by a falling limb. the accident al
his eyes. He was brought at once
TO Delta for medical attention and it
is thought the sight will be saved.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Perfect Weather.

New Years and not flake of snow
this season. New Years and day
like the breath of spring. Sounds
like California, but such is the record
of Delta county in this vicinity so far
and people are beginning to wonder
If winter will ever start. The days
are warm and sunny so that one may
sit without fire in comfort. while
the nights are not cold enough to
freeze.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Stearns Thanks Stearns.

Thomas B. Stearns, Federal Food ad-
ministrator for the state of Colorado,
in which he expresses his apprecia.
tion of the loyal support given the
food administration This publication
is always glad to lend its columns in
support of good and worthy cause,
and certainly none is more deserving
of serious consideration IN the
present food problem
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
To Grand Juntcion.

New Years day was delightfully."-
spent by Mr.. and AIRS. Roy Gregg and
daughter Dorothy, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Norvell who motored to Grand
Juntion. making the sugar factory
there an interesting visit
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Woman's Club Program.

The next regular meeting Of The
Delta Woman's club will be held in
the club roms of the Public L.brary
next Wednesday. January Q. at 900
o'clock. This meeting will be in
charge of the Musical committee.
under the direction OF Mrs. +. J. Iten.
dershot, Chairman. and will be as
follows:
Reading. Sketch of Mac Dowen's Life.
.......-..-..-...-.....-.........-M Mrs. a. Obert
Piano Solo. Romance" b. Mac T,owell
--..........,...-.........-.....M Miss Eva Burgin.
Piano Solo. ta)-To Wild Rose
tb)-To Water Lily
by Mac Dowell Miss Edith Hazlett
Current Events ..................................
Miss Overbay. Mrs. ]. N. Crabill.
Vocal Solo Selected
Miss Mary Tucker.
Reading. Singing the Negro Melo-
Mrs. Oliver d. Cook
Vocal Solo. Mighty LAX a Rose.
............................Nrs. George F. Klein
Reading. Selected ...............................
.........,-.............Mrs Theodore Douglas
Vocal Solo. Garry Me Back to Old
Virginny" ................M Miss Vera Gillett
Vocal Quartet........,..."S ."Swuanee Shore"
Mesdames Marshall, Blair. Sea.op
and Tyler.
Reading ........" How to Sing America"
.........................-Mrs. W. II. F1uallen
Songs. America" and Star Spangled
Banner" led By Miss Vera GilIett.
Hostesses: Mrs. Alex Calhoun and
Mr.. Harry Stewart
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Miss Tuffin Leaves.

Miss Emma Tuffin was an outgoing
passenger "Wednesday for Aurora.
Illinois. where she has accepted
position in the city schools. beginning
her duties there the 23d. En- route
she will visit in Omaha and Des
Moines.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Members O. E. S. Notice!

On next Monday evening January 4,
will occur the annual installation of
officers of Garnet Chapter No. 80,
Order of Easter Star The meeting
will be prefaced by a seven O'Clock
dinner in the banquet hall All rem-
bers of this chapter, as well as visit
ing members, are invited to attend.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
LETTER FROM
h LEROY TOOTHAKER

by Everett C. Toothaker from his
Paris Island. S. c.
Overseas Battalion.
"a Paris Island. S. c., Dec. IA. 1917
ear Brother:
The Overseas Battalion is still fol
lowing the camp schedule of drilling.
sham battles with bayonet and cart
ridge, hand grenade throwing, trench
building. sand bagging. Swedish ex-
ercises. first aid instruction and the
study of French.
We begin the day with a half mile
run at 6:15 a. m. At $50 we parade
and pass in review before the com
manding officer. This morning | had
the honor to be chosen for color
guard.
This battalion has been picked and
sorted and all undesirable material
eliminated. with the intention of max
ing II the best drilled in the service.
American army.
The weather has interfered some
what of late with our schedule. II
has been raining and quite cold; only
freezes little. but the wind is wet
and cutting. We drin in overcoats.
Today the weather is beautiful. but
cold
But must tell you Of our trip. Last
Saturday we We're granted leave of
absence for As hours and 600 of us
took the a IN. steamer for Savan-
nah Georgia. II was a bad morning.
There was a hard rain. high wind and
rough sea nearly all the way. But
II was great sport. We were never
out OF sight of land and the waves
did not exceed fifteen feet in height.
At Savannah we gave brief pa
rade, headed by our own band, and
were greeted by the continuous ap-
planse OF the crowds all along the
way. At $3.50 the citizens OF Savan.
nah came to the Y. NJ. C. A. tour
headquarters) and brought their cars
in sufficient numbers to take the 600
marines on a sight seeing trip and
Joy ride.
and three others were taken by
four ladies in their big Hudson tour.
ing car and visited all parts of the
city and went far into the country.
Visited the Isle OF Hope. summer
resort. and had refreshments furnish
ed by the ladies, then went to the
orphan asylum and the convict farm
before returning to the hotel. The
roads there are beautiful
At night nearly everyone attended
the ball given in our honor. The ball
and all refreshments were free to
uniformed men and the girls and old
er people as well, could not have been
nicer to us or tried harder to make
us enjoy ourselves.
Next day Sunday the citizens
again came to the Y. NJ. c. A. and
took us all by twos into their homes
for dinner. Everyone. from the veal.
thy southern aristocracy to the more
humble people. threw their doors open
to us and treated us as IL we were
their own sons and brothers.
AT 500 p. m. we boarded the boat
for our return. amid the cheers of
thousands who came to see us off,
mingled with the music OF our band.
Every man of us has very warm
spot in his heart for the people of
Savannah. To show what impression
we made on them, am enclosing a
clipping from the Savannah Morning
News. II is needless to say we are
proud OF IT.
For two days following our return
we drilled and paraded for the NOV.
ies.
must close now. Write soon.
Your Brother.
LIE ROY TOOTHAKER.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Leaving for california.

Among those leaving for California
this week WIS a party composed of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Wagner. Henry
Gray. Mrs. Matte Hall and daughter
Rose. and Marion Brewer of Denver
They will spend the remainder OF the
winter in San Diego.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Back From Rideway.

Mrs. Walter Singleton who has been
in Ridgway the past week returned
home bringing her daughter. Mrs,
Louis Orvis and baby back with her
for few days visit.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Spent Day Here.

T. C. Wand OF Paonia speht the
day between trains Wednesday with
his nephew John w. Davis and family
leaving on the afternoon train for
Seattle, Washington, on a business
trip of indefinite length
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
District Court News.

Judge Black held adjourned session
of the district court last week at which
time, besides the several motions and
other business before the court the
case of T. ]. Isom vs. Theodore Pol
ling and Dick Hartman, sueing for
priority of water rights was heard.
Verdict was given for the defendants.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Here For New Years.

DIR. G. w. States and NJ. C. Davis
of Salt Lake arrived Sunday for a
Artibee, Mr.. Davis leaving Tuesday
and DR.. States on Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Visiting in cedaredge.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Lowe and chill
dren. Katherine and Warren, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Mexican and other relatives
in Cedaredge returned to their home
in Telluride Monday.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
viii Enter Horner,s Institute.

Will Enter Horner's Institute.
Miss Lea Wright. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. F. NJ. Wright left Wednes-
day for Kansas City where she will
take voice training at Horner's Insti-
tute.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
Called to Saiida.

Called to Saiida.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. J. Reardon left
Tuesday morning for Salida being
called by the serious illness of Mr..
Zoellners who is in the hospital there.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-04
To Denver University.

Miss Majorie Mathers returned to
her school work at the Denver Univer-
sity Monday after spending the Christ
mas with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Mathers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-20
INTERESTED IN
ECONOMICS ONLY

Toxic, March 20-Studying the ap-
parent Indifference of the Japanese
people, both towards home politics
and the great war questions of the
day, the Yorodzu, one of the Toxic
leading dailies, says there is nothing
in which the Japanese people, today,
are really interested, but in economic
questions. Continuing. the paper
adds:
1.-THE patriotism of this people re-
veals itself only in the time of war
and particularly on the battlefield. 1t
is not so universal and steady as the
patriotism of Western countries,
which has been exhibited in this great
war not only on the battlefield but
more particularly in the determine
ton of the whole people occupied in
peaceful industry at home to back
up the work of the battle front. The
spirit with which the Western peoples
have sacrificed their property and
various other personal interests with
silent determination is a revelation
to the people of this country. The
Japanese ought to see, if they have
not seen already, that the boosted
patriotism of our people is very mar
raw and rather superficial compared
with the logged tenacity and the uni
versatility of the Western patriotism.
Furthermore, we are in the habit of
considering patriotism as the spirit
peculiar to soldiers. The upper class
and the general public have no clear
idea of what patriotism means out
side of the battlefield. Nothing as
I been more ignoble than the way The
rich people of this country have pur-
sued their selfish interest in utter
disregard of the national interest
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-20
AID SALE
OF THRIFT STAMPS

General Kelly's postal army pre-
pared novelty for selling war stamps
in center yesterday noon. Eight acts
from the Poll theatre volunteered
their services and an outdoor enter
tainment was staged during which the
battlers in Kellys army sold war
stamps to the crowd that gathered.
The affair was witnessed by large
crowd and a great number of thrift
and war stamps were disposed of
whe acts that appeared for the occa-
sion were: Fritz Moore, pianist;
Young and McGarry of the Military
Four batan swinging and drill; Alfred
Guest of Guest and Newlin, song
dance and talk; Harrison Green OF
Green and Parker, black face mono
logue; Hanamura Japs, barrel bal
ancing, and members of the Masquer,
ader troupe in songs and dance.
The outdoor stage was fitted up or
a truck loaned by Richard to Genera
Kelly for the affair.