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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-31
U. S REUSED TO AID sEMENoFF.
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(By Associated PreSS)
VOLOGDA, Russia, Saturday, May
25.-Ambassador Francis has made
public a statement from Secretary
Lansing, denying that American con-
suls aided Gen. Semenoff, anti Bolshe-
vik leader in Siberia, or others who
are seeking to bring about a counter
revolution in Siberia. The statement
says the American government has
received appeals from several groups
in Siberia, but has ignored them.
Specifically, the United States re-
fused a request to Gen. Semenoff for
assistance from American engineers,
and instructed the engineers not to
aid the general or assist in any civil
war movement. The statement de-
clares the friendly attitude of the
United States toward. Russia has not
changed, and has not been affected by
withdrawal of diplomatic courtesies.
(This apparently refers to Russias
refusal to transmit code messages be-
tween the American embassy and
American consulates in Siberia.)
Continues Friend Of Russia.
In his communication to the ambas-
sador, Mr. Lansing says further:
THE department desires you to re-
fleet the friendly purposes of the
United States toward Russia, which
will remain unaltered as long as Rus
STA does not willingly accept auto
cratic domination by the central pow
ers."
The demands presented by the Boil
shevik foreign office to Mr.. Francis in
cludcd removal of John Caldwell,
American consul at Vladivostok, and
definition of the attitude of the United
States toward the Bolshevik govern
ment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-31

istration day for young men who have
reached the age of q since last June
5. Those who work or are now living
in Richmond. but who wish to regis
ter with the board in their home town,
are required by law to return their
registration cards so they will reach
the board not later than June 5.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-31
FOUR 21-YEAR-OLDS
HAVE REGISTERED

mere have been only four out of
Town registrations with the Richmond |
seiectlVe service board SO far, Chair !
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-31
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Red Cross Notes

Harvey d. Gibson, general manager
of the Red Cross, has made the follow
ing statement concerning the an
nouncement that men. and women of
German antecedents for three genera
tions back, would not be accepted for
Red Cross service abroad:
THE statement as quoted, Is entire
ly repugnant to the purposes and spirit
of this organization, and | know 1t is
quite contrary to the views held and
expressed by all the members of the
war council
while the Red Cross must neces-
sarily be thoroughly satisfied of the
unqualified loyalty of its personnel
here and abroad, the rule Of the Red
Cross is, that after investigation,
person is found to be thoroughly loyal
and patriotic, he or she will be enroll
ed for foreign service, even though of
German descent. Each case is deter
mined upon it's own merits
This position is reflected in the
fact that passports for many persons
of German descent, whose cases have
been thoroughly investigated and rec
commended by the Red Cross, have
been approved by the English and
French embassies. and these persons
are now in foreign Red Cross service"
The passage by the House of Rep
resentatives of a bill making it lawful
for national banking associations to
contribute to the American Red Cross
out of the net profits otherwise avail
able for dividends, is thought to have
added several million dollars to the
war fund raised by the Red Cross
last week
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-31
Firms and HUNS
MURDER WOMEN
BY WHOLESALE
Even Kill Sisters of Mercy
After Trial by Drumhead
Court.
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, May 81, via Ottawa
Russian wireless dispatch says the
central committee of Finnish work
men has protested against the terror
ism of Finland by the White Guard,
stating that 10000 persons, the ma
jority of them Social Democrats, have
been imprisoned and brutally treated.
OF these 5000 are civilians.
The Wholesale slaughter of prison
ers was begun by Finnish troops, as
sisted by the Germans. In one day,
the dispatch continues, 15S woman
prisoners were killed. Many sisters
of mercy of the Sacred Guard were
put to death without trial.
Field courts martial are still con-
demning persons to death en- masse,
although the civil war is over. The
Finnish proletariat calls out to the
civilized world in the name of mu-
manity to stop this terrorism.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
LIEUTENANT BELL
GETS PROMOTED

Lieut.. Frank Bail, the nephew of
Mrs. ]. S. Robinson of this city, has
received promotion to billeting Off
Ger for France, in charge of construc-
ton work with the 166th brigade that
includes the 331st and 332nd reei-
ments.
As billeting officer Lieutenant ssil
will be the advance officer agent for
the brigade of 5000 men, entering
French village he will repair all da-
mayed buildings and build the new
barracks necessary for the accommo-
dation of the men. This includes the
construction of recreation halls ald
other buildings necessary for a caMp
When the camp is moved, Lieut..
Balls duty will be to precede the
troops and prepare a new village for
the men, all help needed being fur
nished from the men with pershings
army now in France.
Lieut.. Bail graduated in June from
Columbia university where he sp,c-
ialized in architecture. making h'm
well fitted for the new duties siI',n
him.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01

We'll, we have struck something
at least" said President Hutchinson,
of the Black Canon Oil and Gas com
pany, when the Independent man. ac-
companied by several others, visited
the scene of operation yesterday
morning.
And it does look like something
to see the stream of water shooting
out of the hole almost continually, to
some so or IS feet above the top of
the derrick. OF such terrific force
is the flow that it is thought the well
will have to be abandoned and anoth-
ed one put down. The water and gas
is spouting out to at least 140 feet and
if it was not for the derrick it is
probable that it would go several feet
higher.
This flow of gas and water was en-
countered week ago when it spout
ed out about Is to 20 feet above the
surface. After a couple of days the
flow was more forcible. Preparations
were made to start drilling which
meet with but little success.
Nothing practically was accomplish
ed until Monday of the week. when
Driller Fowler succeeded in running
down about 10 feet, and the next day
there was a continued force to the
flow. Tuesday it began getting
stronger and stronger and Wednes-
day evening about 9 o'clock it began
to throw stones"
This state of affairs existed for a
stones were heard to patter down un-
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
POPULAR HOTCHKISS
couple Married

The residence of Miss Maude Drols-
baugh on Third street was the scene
OF n pretty little home wedding last
Sunday afternoon when Miss Blanche
Lynn of Lazear, and Grant Miller of
Hotchkiss were united in the bonds
of holy matrimony. The Rev. J. II.
Cramps was the officiating clergyman
and the beautiful and impressive ring
ceremony OF the Presbyterian church
was used.
Miss Maude Drolsbaugh acted as
bridesmaid. while the bridegroom was
attended by his brother. Floyd Hen
ney. of Olathe. The ceremony was
witnessed by many of the more init
mate friends and the relatives OF the
bride and groom. and the happy cou-
pie were the recipients OF many hand
some and useful presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller was later es-
corted by the guests to the train.
leaving for Hotchkiss where they will
make their home. Independent joins
with their many friends in wishing
them long, happy and prosperous
married life.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
STATION FOR
PEACH VALLEY GROWERS

A receiving station for beet grow
ers of Peach valley for this yea
more than likely to be built. The on
ly thing lacking will be the acreage,
and, according to our good friend, F.
E. Willis, who paid this office a call
this week, says that there are several
in his vicinity who are going to raise
beets this year, and there will be more
than one hundred acres in that imme-
diate territory. Among those who are
going to plant more or less to beets
are ]. w Storment, who recently pur-
chased the Elliott place; Mr.. Bennett,
Mr.. Trout, w. E. Jackson, Mr.. Beaver
and several others who are consider
ing the matter.
The receiving station will be deter
mined for certainty, it is said, be-
fore the acreage is signed up. and if
guaranteed. will be a splendid and
profitable thing for all Peach valley
growers in that vicinity. The station
would be about four miles southeast
of Read.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
GAS and WATER SP0UTS
75 FEET ABOVE DERRICK

der he cabin of Mr. Fowler, several
feet away.
Inspection of the territory around
the well presents quite remarkable
scene, rocks weighing several pounds
may be seen here and there.
1t is surely a wonderful sight and
words would be hard to find to pic
ture the scene correctly.
The board of directors of the COM
pany have communicated with State
Geologist George at Boulder, and he
told them yesterday that he would
either come over himself or send an
expert here and try to assist the
board in arriving at the best thing
TO do in the matter. When it is esti-
mated from the best of authority here
that the well is spouting about 1000
pounds to the inch, the problem pre-
sented is very stiff one to handle.
Mr. Fowler believes that by drill.
ing a new hole few feet away that
it might be possible to case off this
gusher, although he does not wish to
be quoted as saying that this can be
done. He told us yesterday that if
those drillers down in Oklahoma
would run up against a thing like this
they would not believe that it would
would be possible to still drill in the
hole He says that the pressure on
this water is many times greater than
any he has ever heard of in any field
although he is not a quitter and is
ready to do whatever the company
wants him TO do.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
ED.S.STONE PASSES
AWAY SUDDENLY

On Wednesday morning there was
genuine sorrow throughout the town
and in fact. the entire Western Slope,
when it was learned that Ed. S. Stone
had been called to his eternal reward
following brief illness of three days.
While Mr.. Stone had not been in
the best of health for some time. his
last illness was not generally known.
and for this reason his passing away
was a great shock to those who knew
him.
The deceased was born at Waco.
Tex, Dec. 5, 1869, and was educated
in Missouri. He was united in mar
riage to Miss Carrie Bryan of Hous-
ton Tex, at the city of Waco. and
about twelve years ago came to Delta
county. chiefly for the benefit OF Mr..
Stones health. Under these favor
able climatic conditions, he rapidly
regained his health and with his ma
turally ambitious temperament de-
cided to return 10 clerical work. He
was an expert accountant and has
been a valued assistant in the office
of the Grand Mesa Lumber company.
Close application to books told on his
health and when the final attack Of
plural lagrippe came. he was unable
TO Withstand Il and after a heroic
struggle, he bowed to the will Of the
Father and answered Thy will be
done" He passed from this life at
nine o'clock Tuesday evening. Jan.
%. 1918. at the age OF IS years. l
month and "a days.
There is left to mourn the loss OF
this estimable gentleman devoted
wife. and several brothers and sis
ters. besides hundreds of friends to
whom his friendship meant much.
Mr.. Stone was secretary of Delta
Lodge No. 1895. b. p. o. e. and had
served in this capacity since the in
ception Of the local branch. Funeral
services were conducted yesterday
afternoon at o'clock from the fam
lily residence. conducted by Rev. Geo.
r. Klein. and the members OF the
Eris lodge. interment being in Gar
net mesa cemetery.
There were many beautiful floral
offerings and expressions OF kindly
sympathy to the bereaved wife and
other relatives.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01

derneath this flow of gas and water
is matter that we would all like to
know. The log of the well tells us
that at 169 feet white shale was en-
countered for distance of 80 feet;
then sandy formation to a depth of
206 feet, in this was some cement,
water and gas was struck at the 206
foot depth and continued to 224 feet,
the present depth of the well. The
above is not a complete log of the
well, but the important formations
that were gone through are recited.
The sale of stock continues and it
is question with the directors just
how much longer they will allow the
sale to go on a scent basis.
The Independent will endeavor to
furnish as reliable information as pos
sible each week on the progress of
the we'll
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
EVANGELICAL MEETING AT
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

Evangelical meetings will begin on
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at
the Baptist church, under the direc-
ton Of DR.. ]. @. A. Henry of Chicago.
DR.. Henry is one OF the great and
successful preachers of America, and
is enroute to hold series of meet.
ings in San Francisco but had an
open date for two weeks and the
Baptist congregation OF this city.
learning OF this fact wired him to
stop off at Delta and give them this
time. which invitation was accepted,
DR.. Henry has had a wide expert
ence in evangelistic work. being in
vited to tour England and Scotland In
the interest of temperance. He Wis
tied those countries about five years
ago and his work was crowned with
splendid results.
The meetings will commence Sun
day morning and continue two weeks.
Good gospel music. Evening services
will be at 7:30. The public is vel
come to these services.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
May Open PROJECT
IN few months

According to advices from the di-
rector of the reclamation service at
Denver. Mr.. Davis, the Uncompahgre
Valley project may be thrown open
for entry in few months, if a sat
isfactory agreement can be reached.
Mr.. Roddie and Mr. Davis will be
in Montrose on Monday, Feb. 4, to
talk over the matter with the board
of directors and also be present at
the annual stockholders meeting that
is to be held at Olathe next Tuesday.
The project can be thrown open and
turned over to the association if sat
isfactory agreements can be reached.
The government is ready and willing
to meet the association with their
proposition and it is to be hoped that
satisfactory agreement can be
reached and all the remaining land
given over to homestead entry.
There are some 10000 acres under
the project that come under the
homestead law and of this amount
there is large acreage of very good
land. In these times when the gov
ernment is clamoring for more wheat
and in fact the growing of all kinds
of crops. it would seem that the peo-
pie under the project and the Off
cials should work out some sort of an
agreement that would be acceptable
to both.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
BARTHOLOMEW WILL LEG
TURE TO THE 6EEkEEPERS
IN THE DELTA VICINITY

G. L. Bartholomew, expert on bee
culture Of the department OF agricul-
ture, of Washington. announces that
he will be in Delta on Feb. IA. and
will deliver lecture on "Wintering
Bees" and Honey Production" The
meeting Is scheduled for 1870 p. m.
While the exact place for holding
the meeting has not been determined,
It Is likely that II will be held at the
court house.
All beekeepers are urged to be
present, as matters OF great import
ance will be explained by Mr.. Bar
tholomew.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENT
REVEALS MANY BIG THINGS

A review of the abstract of assess
ment as made by Chas. L. Keller. for
1917, for Delta county, we find many
interesting things. Aside from the
county assessment as made by the as
SCISSOR we have s1,167 800 which was
assessed to corporations doing bust
ness in the county and who are, ac-
cording TO law, assessed by the Colo
RADIO state commission. The grand to-
tai abstract places the assessment in
Delta county at s15,562, ,135. With l.
924 persons who are liable for mill
tary poll tax.
The items in the statement re-
ports:
$500 acres of improved fruit land,
valued at s732.6s5.
aI5s acres of non-bearing orchard,
s454,61O.
5s,os7 acres of irrigated land. $4.-
337.115.
1881 acres Of dry farming land.
susceptible to irrigation. $s52.75s.
improvements on above lands. ST.
005. .295.
2S06S acres OF grazing land, $140.-
1856.
ss.lS4 acres of waste land, $102,3s5.
$50 acres of producing coal land,
s77.75o
1916 acres OF non-producing coal
land. $213,520.
5.734 head of horses valued at s467.-
535.
392 head OF mules, 31,620.
2l.7o3 head range cattle. sSS7,675.
3.149 head dairy cattle, s209,o3o.
2s.125 head of sheep, s235. 900.
4.479 swine, s39.770.
3.049 dozen poultry. s15,245.
1852 stands of bees, s13.350.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
DAVID FILE OF PEACH
VALLEY LOSES EVERY
THING IN MIDNIGHT BLAZE

David File. who lives on the p. l..
Briney place. in the Peach valley dis
trict. lost all his household goods in
a midnight fire Tuesday.
AS there were no brick to the Chin
ney arrangement, being only a metal
affair. It is said that 1t is thought the
origin of the fire was from this
source, although 1t will probably new
er be known just what was the cause.
AS the Brineys are In California, It
could not be learned just what the
plans on rebuilding will be.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
Going to France.

S. J. West passed through Delta
this week on his way to Paonia to
make his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ.
West, a farewell visit before his de-
parture to Somewhere in France
Mr. West is a railroad brakeman and
holds the distinction of being one of
the very few boys of his age who
have worked in every state in the un-
ion.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
Theodore Mccoy Gracious Host.

Theodore Mccoy Gracious Host.
In honor of his eleventh birthday,
Theodore Mccoy entertained a num-
ber of boy and girl friends at his
home on Columbia street Saturday af-
ternoon. Games were enjoyed until
five o'clock, when a delicious lunch
was served.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
Union Prayer Meeting.

A prayer and praise service will be
held Friday afternoon, Feb. s, at 2:3O
at the Baptist church. by the women
of the Missionary societies Of the
Baptist. Methodist, Christian, Presby
terian' churches. Mrs. Cramps will
lead in the opening prayer. there will
be short addresses by Mrs. A. B. Par
ry, on praise and Thanksgiving,
Mrs. C. II. Brown on "Our Ideals,'
Mrs. C. J. Lippert on THE War and
Missions" and Mrs. G. F. Kleine on
'The Goal of Our Personal Cam
paign.' interspersed with prayer and
song. The closing prayer will be led
by Mrs Leslie Obert Knitting will be
quite in order. All ladies are invit-
ed to attend.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
OWcn-Smith,

en-Smith.
Married-At the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bruce Yingling on Eaton avenue,
Sunday. Jan. 81. at 2 p. m, their
daughter. Miss Ruth Owen, to Har-
old Calvin Smith, the Rev. George
Klein officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
will make their home in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01

There were two marriage licenses
issued this week, N. Grant Miller OF
Hotchkiss and Miss Blanche Linn. OF
Olathe: Harold Calvin Smith of Mont
rose and Ruth Olga owen of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01

Family Reunion.
d. ]. Hawkes. returned Sunday from
Kewannee, ILL.,. Omaha, and Webster
City. Ia. where he has been making
an extended visit. He was present
at the first family reunion held in
seventeen years, at which there were
twenty-four members of the family to-
gether. The following is taken from
the Kewannee. Illl Daily Star-Cour-
ier: The Hawkes. families had re-
union Christmas day at the farm
home of John Hawkes. of Osceola. 1t
bered 1t was an especially pleasant
event for Mrs. VIM. Hawkes.. the mo-
ther At the elaborate Christmas din
ner, which was served at noon, she
the men and boys, all of whom are
musicians, gave a number of vocal
solos and instrumental selections. At
the close of this pleasant Christmas
day the company arose and sang
"The Star Spangled Banner" and
America" Those present were: Mrs.
VIM. Hawkes., Sr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Hawkes.. Mr. and Mrs. George
Hawkes. and children, all Of Kewanee.
d. ]. Hawkes.. Delta, Colo. Prof. and
Mrs. VIM. Hawkes. and children. Lin
coin, ILL.,, DR.. and Mrs. A. ]. Hawkes.
and sons. Princeville. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hawkes. and daughter Of Osceo-
la, and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hawkes.
and daughter of Minneapolis.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
A Big Sale.

Ralph Miller's sale, ten miles west
of Montrose on Tuesday is reported
to have been the biggest sale of the
year in both attendance and grand to-
tai of money. 1t was the largest sale
ever held on the Western Slope. that
has been called to our notice. Over
1000 people were present and the
figures totaled over $4,000. Col.
Davis. of Delta, was the auctioneer.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
Left For Navy.

Fay Tinker and Tracy Harding left
Wednesday for Denver to take the
final examination for entrance in the
navy. These are two of Delta's best
young men and there will be no doubt
of their making good in the line OF
service they have chosen.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
Junior League Banquet.

A most delightful event took place
in the basement of the Methodist
church Monday evening. when forty
three members OF the Junior league
sat down to an elaborate banquet
served by their mothers. A program
was rendered and after a few happy
hours the little folks dispersed for
their homes.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
Auto Collision Near Cory.

Auto Collision Near Cory.
Saturday afternoon while carrying a
load of passengers to Eckert neigh
borhood, the livery car driven by F.
NJ. Wade and Dodge belonging TO Mr..
Mackintar of Hotchkiss collided.
Luckily, no one was injured, but both
cars were quite badly damaged, the
front wheel and fender being .or1
from the Delta car. the Dodge escap-
ing with front axle badly bert.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
ATTENTION, WATER USERS

Of valley
waite
p.
H. HOLBROOK
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
Mr.. and Mrs. crabiIl Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Crabill came in
Sunday, Mr.. Crabill from a business
trip to Denver.sand Mrs. Crabill re-
turned from a three-months' visit with
her father in Urbana, o., reporting
that section in the grip Of the coal
and sugar famine. people suffering
greatly from the lack of coal. How
ever she reports very pleasant trip,
but glad to get back home.
The Delta independent., 1918-02-01
To Organize Local Y. NJ. C. A.

To Organize Local Y. M. C. A.
There will be meeting in the NJ.
E. church Sunday afternoon, Feb. 3,
at o'clock. to organize local Y. NJ.
c. A, or some organization along
these lines. Everyone is urged to
attend this meeting and offer some
suggestion in shaping the destinies
of this organization. 1t is your meet
ing and we want everybody to come
out and boost for good cause.