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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01
SAYS GERMANS
STARVE AND ROB
!. S. PRISONERS
Russian Brings Message of Brutal
Treatment of Americans in
Russian Camp.
STRIPPED OF CLOTHES

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
With the American Army in France.
MAY 81
4 Russian prisoner who recently was
from Germany has made statement at
Moscow which Is now available here, to
the effect that he saw American prisoners
OF war In a camp 1T Tuchel. West Prussia,
and that they asked him to let IT be
known that they were being treated
hrutally The prisoners said they were
hungry and pennilcSs
When the Americans arrived At the
camp. according to this account, the
Germans removed all their clothes
They were particularly ANXIOUS To have
the Americans shoes. They told the
prisoners they should not wear expensive
clothing and shoes while working. and
that their property would be taken care
III until their return to America. he
Russian said. however. that everyone
knows what that means
4 consul, the Russian wss not sure
whether he WAS a Swiss or 3 Spanlard.
visited the camp. Complaint WAS
made to him by the Americans,
and their clothes were returned. but "a
the consul seldom visited the camp the
Germans had opportunity to practice
many inIustIces.
The Russian said that eight Americans
who were captured several months ago
reached the camp nj midday, and, being
very hungry. asked FOR bread They
were told bread was distributed only in
the morning. They were placed in 3
hut with Russians. after being forced
to stand in square, where Germans were
gwen an opportunity 10 insult them.
The huts in which the Americans are
living, the Russian said are damp cold
and unfit for habitation. Some Of the
Amelcsns became ILL., Two Of them who
were in a hospital had an opportunity there
to talk with the RuSsis2, and It was
through them thst he obtained the in
formation on which his statement Is
based
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01
KENT REPUBLICANS.
They Had a Great Cordially Meeting
M Dover, Yesterday Afternoon.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover. June Kent County Re
publican Committee rnrt here, yesterday
afternoon, County Chairman James a.
flrons presiding State Chairman a X.
Penspn GAS u VISITOR % Waa alHo former
United States Senator J Frank Alice,
both 81 whom pledged hearty support
10 united Republican party N the cam
pnIgn TO be winged this year Mr. Alice
cntbrscd the committee by his pledges
II loyal support 10 the party and willing
ness TO defeat any Democrat put up for
office.
70 more cffect,nIy bring about har-
nony as advocated IT. the State Comnit-
tee meeting here several wc"ka aVp q
committee vas appointed as follows
4 X Benson. James IIrons ) Frank
Alice. John Barnard
John /. Bradley former Republican
leader of Duel Greet hundred vas
present and was received with great
cordially
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01

The following are the appropriations
allowed the various city departments for
the fiscal wear that ends on June 30,
1918. and Includes the same items with
the exception of the above of Bonds
maturing and loans which is $3.50
rs shown in the new budget. and the
purpose of which is TO pay bonds that
mature and loans that fall due:
Increase for
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01

The Military Acronautic branch is n
need Of skilled men, from those qualified
for special or limited service only mel
qualified for general service ere not
eligible There is also q cell for Tho
registration Of locomotive engineers. fire
men. track forcmen. bridge carpenters
locomotive repairmcn telephone lincmcn.
surveyors, instrument men, telcpraphers
craftsmen, pile drivers. stationary en-
glneers, steam shovel operators. carpen-
tiers. steam filters. electricians. auto me-
chanlcs, auto drivers, cooks clerks.
brakemen. conductors and laborers The
names Of applicants will IL received 10
to June Z, and the list forwarded to ARMY
Headquarters, and assignments made
Hereunder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01
SCHWAB HAS RIG MOVING.
20 Trains Of 25 Army Trucks to Transfer
Fleet corporation and Families.

Washington. .Iune / Moving Of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation from Wash
ugton to Philadelphia as ordered by
Director General Charles NJ <chwab
was begun Yesterday The transfer Of the
Office equipment and the household effects
Of nearly 800 families comprised IN he
force of clerks viii be done by army motor
trucks Il II estimated hat twenty
trains Of thirty trucks each Will be re-
qured
You try an Every Evening want adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01

The total assessment for city and
school purposes is as follows to wit.
ON REAL ESTATE.
Full rate for city pur-
poses. $50, 40, 725 NJ 81 1851 ,O3O, 900 Sc
Half rate for city pur-
poses. 1858 500 nj 625 1854 3S
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01
VIII Gas-Proof Army Mules.

Washington. June Every horse
and mule in the American Expedtlonarv
Forces soon will be equipped with new
type Of gas mask. which will make them
impervious to gas attacks The masks
are coming from specially equipped
factory AT the rate Of 1000 a day, and
going rapidly to France.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01

Accounts committee --.-.s 1000 %
Board Of Assessment $3.50. II 600 90
Board Of Directors Of the
Street and Sewer Depart
ment .. ...... 1S4.I75 90
Board Of Harbor Cornmrs-
sioners ... 5000 90
Board Of Health - 1880 90
Board Of Park Commission
ers .................... 80. 248 90
Board OF Police Commis-
sloners lS2, 900 90
Buarcrof Public Education 3S3. 900 81
Board OF Public Education,
new schools .......... 10000 90
Board of Water Cornrnie-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01
RECRUITS SOUGHT
AMONG BRITISHERS

Lieut. Allen Of tie British Recruiting
Mission in Philadelphia has established
a headquarters address here al sl3
Market street. which IS also the location
Of the L ;. Marines recruiting party.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01
URGENT CALL FOR
OLD|ERS' GARMENTS
Delaware Red Cross Asked to Re
spond as it Did in the Recent
Money Campaign

Delaware having responded noblv IN
the recent Red Cross drive for funds, q
cs.l Is :, n ade on the State TO make the
same p.cpCrtlonate showing In the matter
81 supplying garments needed by the SOL
diers An urgent call has been made for
these garments, to be presented 70 the
soldiers as they embark, for they need
them more an the ocean and abroad than
in the camps IN this country at this time
of the year. Soldiers are being sent abroad
IT large numbers, and II Is imperative TO
get these garments ready as soon as pos
sIble, therefore every person IN Delaware
who can knit Is asked 10 do so. There Is an
ample supply Of wool, that can be had for
the asking at headquarters, IN the old
City Hall, and the people are asked TO
cali and get It, so that the work can pro-
coed without delay The urgency OF the
call is apparent from the following letter
which is being sent ont by the officers Of
the Observation-Disclosures DIVISION:
TO sll Chapters:
We have received from National head
quarters an allotment Of knitted articles
for this division, as listed below. These
must all be furnished not later than
September /. This order Is for supplies
requested by our French and Italian
Commissions and by our Department OF
Military Relief A good supply Of both
sock and sweater yarn Is on hand IN the
division warehouse and can be furnished to
knitte-s on request. 1t Is expected that all
chapters will do their full part In meeting
this requirement, as the need is urgent
The full allotment TO the division Is as
follows:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-01

Total $50, 1873 DDS
Full rate for school pur
poses So, 479, 725 1T 50 s 4l2 ,39S e.
Half rate for school pur-
poses 1858. 500at 25 6,633 I!
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
eEoRe Z BLAKE, PIONEER
NEWS n Err MAN CALLED AWAY

Word q received this week that
after fivU months of intense suffering
the soul of Geo. O. Blake had taken
it's flight to Him who gave it, death
coming at his home in Denver on Mon
day, July 10, 1918.
Mr.. Blake was a man of splendid
ability. Early in life he learned the
printing trade later taking up the
study of law and practicing number
of years in Kansas. About twenty
five years ago he came to Colorado,
and was supervisor of the boys indus
trial school at Golden. Later he en-
gagged in the newspaper business at
various western slope towns, including
Gunnison, Grand Junction, Paonia
Austin and Cedaredge.
Last winter he suffered an accident
which at the time seemed light, but
which developed complications necess-
itating a surgical operation. He dis
posed of his business at Cedaredge
and went to Denver in March. Submit
ting to this operation. AS time went
on he realized that he would never re-
cover, and with heroic courage bowed
his venerable head to the inevitable
and suffered patiently until the end
came.
He leaves a wife and two daughters
in Denver, and a son Frank at Alamo
sa. His age was 20 years.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
WORK OR FIGHT PROCLAMATION
is ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR

The problem of marshaling the great
army of unemployed men into line
for some kind of active service is be
ing attacked with gloves on by all
heads of governments and the follow
ing proclamation has just been issued
by julius C. Gunter. Governor of the
State of Colorado, to which we would
affix our seal of approval
l, Julius c. Gunter. Governor Of the
State of Colorado. do hereby proclaim
that it is the sacred duty of every able
bodied person within the borders Of
the said State of Colorado between
khe ages of sixteen and sixty years to
engage in some useful occupation for
at least five days of each calendar
week and an average of at least six
hours per day; and do hereby call
upon every such person to perform
this duty for the duration of the war
Provided that this proclamation does
not apply to students while attending
educational institutions, or tourists
seeking health and recreation. or to
perons regularly employed who are
taking customary vacations.
To live in idleness, or to give an in
sufficient days work, can be constru-
ed in no other light than that of rem
dering aid and comfort to the enemy.
l furthermore call upon all places
of pubic amusement to put forth such
efforts as will discourage loafing or
lettering during the hours of daylight,
which should be honestly employed
in useful work.
And I do call upon all civic and
county peace officers to strictly en-
force all rules and regulations regard
ing vagrancy, loafing and lettering and
see to it that every atom of man pow
er is properly directed to the end of
the fullest production and conserva-
tion of all food stuffs and war supplies.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
EDWARD PERRY ROLL
DIES AT SOMERSET

When it was announced that Ed.
ward Perry Roll had been called away
by death at Somerset, en- Thursday,
July 11th. his friends in this city were
surprised and grieved 1t was not
generally known that he had been
taken i'll.
Mr.. Roll was for about twenty-five
years a trusted and efficient engineer
of the Rio Grande and he retired only
a few months ago. entering the ser
vice of the Utah Fuel company at
Somerset His family remained in
Delta.
Mr.. Hopson of the local mortuaary.
went up and brought the body down.
preparing it for burial 1t was taken
to Grand Junction on Saturday and
services we're held at the Krohn Un
dertaking parlors, interment being in
the Grand Junction cemetery.
There is left to mourn the loss oi
this good husband and father, wife
and three small children, to whom
sincere sympathy is extended.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
MoNTROSE ATTEMPTS TO PUT
FUSION TICKET IN THE FIELD

Since the war broke out there are
no party Ines. say the old. politicians.
We are all united. BUT
Up at Montrose last Saturday the
Republicans and Democrats made a
dismal attempt to get together" and
name a fuson ticket. but the time
that heals all wounds" evidently has
not gotten far enough away from home
yet and the fusion" stunt died nat
ural death. The death certificate
read: "Inanition."
Following the expiration of the new
horn fuson ticket the Democrats got
their heads together and nominated
Julius C. Gunter for governor; Edward
T. Taylor for congressman and Honest
John Shaffroth for the senate. They
also named a county ticket, and the
Republicans adjourned to meet again
in two weeks.
The Republicans. It is said. stated
that they were favorable to the senate
nomination of Charles w. Waterman.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19

duly seconded and passed, the nomin-
ations were closed.
For Coroner; Clifford P. Hopson
was nominated. Mr.. Hopson was not
present at the assembly and Informs
the Independent that under no circum-
stances could he accept the nomina-
tion.
Justices Precinct No. l: p. E. Coon
he and J. p Kernohan
Precinct No. 2: A. L. Perry and
Thomas Blackwell.
Precinct No. 3: w. r. Crook
Precinct No. 4: Jacob Kiser and j.
C. Rowbotham.
Precinct No. 5: S A Hall.
Constables:
Precinct No. /: Henry Hammond and
Geo. Seabourn.
/ Precinct No 2: R o. wilmot and S.
r Teats.
Precinct No. 3; NJ. H Crissman.
ID. Weaver.
Committeeman and Committeewomen;
Precinct No. /: w. H. Stewart. Mrs.
Frank r. Stearns.
! Precinct No. 2: Paul Wilson. Mrs.
w II. Lewis.
Precinct No. A. J. E. Shelledy, Mrs.
w II. Jarvis.
Precinct No 5: s. ]. Kyffin. Mrs.
R s. Kelso.
Precinct No. Z. Frank J. Stewart
Mrs: George Hall.
Precinct No. s: II. p. Hobbs. Mrs.
Emerson Seeley.
Precinct No. Q: !. B. Raichart, Mrs.
l.. r. Lewis.
Precinct No 10: f. f. Whitney. Mrs.
w. NJ. Beamis.
Precinct No. IL: l.. T. Ernst. Mrs
w. r. Lamb.
Precinct No. 12: C. E. Case. Mrs.
Claude Ratekin.
Mamie Boydon.
Precinct No. IA: C. w. Roe, Mrs.
A. L. Perry.
Precinct No. Is: A. A. Clements
Mrs. May Hawkins
Precinct No. l6: T H. Aust, Mrs
Fred Burns.
Precinct No. is A. C. McClanahan,
Mrs. Mason Brown.
Precinct No. 10: f. F. Hubbard, Mrs
f. j. Mathews.
Precinct No 20: CLANCY Bowen, Mrs
Mary Patton.
1t was moved and passed that con-,
mittee of three be appointed to fill
any vacancies.
Adjourned.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
MANY SHEEP ARE SLAUGHTERED
NEAR CRESTED BUTTE JULY 4.

About o'clock on the evening of
July ith three masked men appeared
at sheep camp which was in charge
of a man named Campbell who is said
to be from Delta. They seized the
man. bound him hand and foot and
threw him onto the brush.
They then drove the herd of sheep
over steep percipice. killing and
mangling a great number, which is
generally estimated at about $50 head.
After the men had left Campbell
rolled about until he could get his
back against tree. where he finally
succeeded in saving the ropes and
releasing his hands. He at once re-
ported the affair to the proper Off
GERS and an investigation was begun.
We have not yet learned the result.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
eHAUTAUouA OPENS TODAY ....
WITH UNUSUALLY GOOD BILL

The Chautauqua is on. The first
number will appear this afternoon and
Inc Ladies Regimental orchestra will
furnisi. treat in the musical inc.
IN the evening the same band of
ladies will appear, followed by charact.
er representations by John B. Ratio
E. L. Mathews of Oakland, California
is the superintendent. He is very en-
ergetic and splendid mixer.
The Junior work will be supervised
by Miss Hamilton. the lady who won
the hearts of young and old last sea
SON She will be assisted in this
work by Miss Amsbary
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
One Soldiers Letter
June 19. 1918.

June 19. 1918.
Dear Mother: | could not write soon
er. After writing | went out in that
land which the magazines describe as
where a man ceases to think and be
ceive no mail or send any and very
soon l did not even care to for the
papers have spoken the truth.
The fighting was incessant at sever
al places and we had several engage
ments. Finally one morning we went
out after them" Soon l got in front
of machine gun and stopped one.
went down like horse. Didn't know ]
did weigh so much. 1t was almost
funny
AT the hospital the same day the
wounds were called not serious. Right
hand and right leg Next day infec
tfons started. also vomiting which
still on the field Second operation nee
esary. Several days passed unnoticed
by me. Now have a leg like the
horse we had. but am getting along
fine. Feel good and have a good appe
tite This is just to say, don't worry
as ! am alright
lost everything l had in France
even the nice writing pad and two
fountain pens, but am well taken care
of now and still have many things tc
be thankful for.
Sincere love,
GUY TOOTHAKER.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
REPUBLICANS HOLD COUNTY
ASSEMBLY, NAME CANDIDATES

The Republican county assembly met
at 10 O'Clock last Friday morning as
per call issued. +. ]. Mathews called
the meeting to order and upon motion
duly carried. Judge Welch was the
unanimous choice for temporary chair
man. while John Davis. the secretary
acted in his official capacity.
Aside from one or two features pre-
sented the meeting was one OF the
most harmonious ever held. yet the
nominating county candidates proved
to have more than one candidate for
some OF the offices. The men and
women chosen are mighty good timber
and the republican voters at the pri'
mary on September 10. will have the
deciding choice of their respective
candidates.
The resolutions that were adopted
should be carefully studied over by
every voter. They are of vital import
to the voter: they cite the time hon
ored fact that n party's applied patriot
ism: their loyalty and sincerity to the
government: they pledge the lasting
peace: conservation OF our food, and
assail the food administration for put.
ting the handling into the hands Of
the Colorado milling trust; and many
other timely matters are brought out.
The resolutions are printed in full in
this issue.
A resolution prevailed that the as
sembly was fair representation OF
Republican voters of the county. and 1t
was adopted that high candidates pro
posed should be the choice of the as
sembly. This. however was merely a
suggestion. The primary law gives
the right to any candidate before the
assembly who has 10 per cent Of the
votes cast to be placed on the primary
ballot.
Hon. Robert +. Rockwell was renom
mated for the legislature without op'
position. Mr.. Rockwell's splendid re
cord assures him of reelection. He is
very popular not only in Delta county
but the present governor. 1t has been
stated. warmly admres Mr.. Rockwell
for his ability and fairness.
For Commissioner. First District;
w. A. Shepherd received 43 votes; l.
r. Wigram SO votes.
FOT SntTtti, ". u W hSVh w '''NN'
w. NJ. Duling 30 votes. Mr.. Duling
declined nomination declaring that he
believed the highest man should win
For County Clerk and Recorder; l.
b. Raichart. 30 votes: J. w. Jeffers. IL
votes; c. l.. Keller. 81 votes.
For Treasurer: Earl Wilson. as vot
es; Miss Anna Norborg, 90 votes.
For Assessor; George II. Merchant
of Paonia. was nominated and on nom
nation duly seconded the nominations
we're closed.
! For County Superintendent. Mrs
Lula A. Heilman. OF Crawford. 81 vot
es; Mrs. Grace Cummings of Delta. Il
votes.
For County Surveyor, oliver b
Cook was nominated and on motion
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
DEMOCRATS HAVE THEIR
COUNTY ASSEMBLY MONDAY

On Monday the Democrats over the
county assembled together to make
the first relay for state assembly del
egates on July %. The local nomina-
tions will be made at subsequent
assembly about the first of August.
The following are named as dele
gates: c. p. Gaylord, ]. S. Ingram,
Parker Balch, ]. j. Gardner. c. H.
Stewart. A. D. Fairbanks, ! NJ. Nc
Murray, Fl. E. Welborn, Arthur King,
David p. Keers, A J. Hotchkiss, Chas.
Luellen and ]. E. Beckley.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
HAS cONFAB MONDAY NIGHT

The regular meeting of Garnet Chapt
er No. 80. o. E s. was held in the
Masonic lodge rooms Monday evening.
and on that ocassion Mrs. Carrie Nc
Cormick of Fort Collins. Grand Worthy
matron was present on her anual visit.
There were also about twenty men,
bers from Montrose chapter present.
as well as several visitors from other
parts.
Following the business a socinal ses-
sion was enjoyed and dainty refresh
ments were served
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
MRS. AUSTIN e. FOX FORMER
DELTA MATRON is DEAD
20 Death, where is thy sting?


o Grave. where is thy victoryr'
Truly these words of scripture
were never more applicable than in
reference to the beautiful character
who was claimed by death on Monday,
July Is. 1915.
Mrs Austin Fox passed away at
Greeley. Colorado. after an illness of
twelve days, leaving besides hundreds
of friends husband and a new born
babe, death being due to blood poison
This estimable couple resided in
Delta several years ago. conducting
the Ramsey Dry Goods store. and
left for the East slope about seven
years since. Recently they moved to
Greeley. and on June fine boy
came to add the crown of happiness
to the already happy home.
To attempt to describe her splendid
character to those who did not know
her. would be in vain, but in all our
experience We never knew dearer
sweeter person. Her friends were
those she met. and all will sincerely
mourn the passing of this beautiful
young woman. at the same time be-
speaking divine comfort for the strick-
en- husband and his motherless child.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
Arthur Isensee Married.

On June at West Lafayette. Ind,
Arthur F. Isensee, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Isense of Delta was united in
marriage to Miss Nina Morse. of that
city. Mrs. Robert Morse attended as
matron of honor. and Willard II. lsen-
see the groom's brother was best man.
The groom is one of Delta's best young
men and we are sure merits the good
girl who has consented to become his
wife. He will leave soon to enter an
officers training camp at Hoboken. N.
IT,, and his bride will remain for the
present with her parents.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
Visit Hotehkiss Lodae.

people accompanied Mrs. Carrie Nc
Cormick, grand worthy matron Of the
Eastern Star to Hotchkiss on her an
nual visit. After the regular work
and adjournment light refreshments
were served and a social time enjoyed.
Those from Delta who attended the
session were: Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Hop
son. Mr.. and Mrs. R l.. Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. G. Snyder Mrs. Carolyn Sea-
ton Mrs. Rosa B. Estes. Mrs. A. D..
fairbanks. Mrs. w. G Hillman and
c. d. Allen.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
Why Not Repair Road?

The auto traffic to Grand mesa re-
vived with arrival of summer weather
and fishing season, and hundreds all
over the Western Slope have visited
this famous summer resort. However
the recent rains have done much to
make travelling on the mesa an ardu-
Gus operation. Those who have made
the trip complain that there are many
chuck holes which render the road al
most impossible. They say that a
few dollars invested would relieve the
situation vastly. How about it?
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
c. o. p. DELEGATES RETURN
FROM CONVENTIONS

George stephan. l.. Baird. II. f. Per
lzins and F. ]. Stewart arrived home
yesterday evening from the state and
congressional conventions, footsore,
but happy.
They report that they never attend
ed more harmonious convention and
that everything moved along without
friction from start to finish.
VIM A. Drake of Fit. Collins and
Charles Ballerich of Pueblo. were the
top-notchers for governor. Hon. Geo.
Stephan of Delta was unanimously
nominated for lieutenant governor.
A more detailed report will be made
later.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-19
AMBITIOUS FIREARM CAUSES
INCONVENIENCE FOR YOUTH

While the 14-year-old son of Lee
Ensley of Austin was working with
n 90 rifle last Saturday. which. like
many others wasn't loaded" the trig-
ger snapped and unceremoniuosly de-
posted bullet In the lads hand.
DIR. Burgin was called and removed
the offending substance and the lad
is said to be recovering.