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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25
PUTTING THE CLUBS TO BED

2yTIE SHALL. be immensely pleased if the
~ Fuel Administration and Mr.. Lewis
3 will condescend TO tell us what they have
against the cubs-social. near social and
\ kunsocial--upon which the rigorous provi-
frG30ns of q curfew law are now to be i'm
4 home or to bed at IL O'Clock p m. the
! hour when members are just becoming
\ stalkative, by the harsh eXpedient of turn
Ing OF the lights. certainly will not aid in
central plants must be kept going all
night. Steam must he kept up. AS the
Anidnignt hour approaches lights are turned
soR almost everywhere. There is current,
~ to speak, to burn.
III Does Mr.. Lewis wish merely to impose
zthe lid upon the amateur war critics who
x bre at their best--or their worst--after II
kAt night in the smokerooms? Does he
%&fah merely to shunt the armchair STRAIT
j exists off to bed where they can trouble
no one?
N II that Is his intention we applaud II
here and now. If. on the other hand he
& a6elieves that he is saving fuel we can
only shudder and wait the time when the
HlIgfts will be turned off Tin every private
4Welling at 10 p. m. and when ii will be
NJ crime punishable by fine and imprison-
Ehl6nt to heat the baby's milk after II
EpfcIock at night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25
Battle Mines

France should have a new industry after
this war. especially If the expenditure of
shells continues another year or two Each
side. it is said. has used, since March 81.
more than 100000 tons of steel in various
sorts of shells. The aggregate of steel
buried in the battle zone almost might make
that strip Mesaba mine And the metal to
be reclaimed would not be raw ore. or even
pig iron. but finished steel.
The battle zone. II lost for decades to
agriculture. ought to prove valuable as
mine and storehouse. Literally the major
portion of the steel produced by four indus
trial nations will have been sown in that
zone for a term of years. The dead weight
of the stuff is simply stupendous. enough. IN,
fact. to mineralize every acre that has been
fought over Drenched in steel those square
miles of battlefield have been. until the re-
clamatiOn Of the metal should AMOUNT to
millions of dollars In worth. The Germans
who have exploited the captured mines of
Briey. are transferring the product In a
refined shape to the Picardese countrywide
Rheims. perhaps. can be rebuilt from the
price of the metals shot into her.-Minne-
apolis Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25
POETS KILLED IN BATTLE

1IFE had not paled for them this is the
~ worst
Still glad and eager, still unsatisfied,
keening to hunger. swift to sudden thirst
For more and more and more of life
they died.
Their minds were thrilling daily at new
Their lips and fingers finding fresh de-
light
They walked bewildered at earths sweets
and stores
Through sunny mornings then
the sudden night.
Surely within that clay some pulse must
hide,
The stricken dream little while beat on,
Some deep. impassioned hungers still abide
For friend and face and field, for dusk
and dawn ,.
All. Earth and Sky, you that they loved
20 praise,
Be tender with that dust for certain days.
David Morton in the New York Sun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25
THE SUSPENSION OF -FRATs,

HE fun of keeping secrets, to the envy
'And exclusion of those unbonded in
9~ol Intimacy, prompted alike the crea-
H&eTOm Bailey's "Centipedes' and Tom
Dyer's Gang OF Robbers in literature
1the long-fourishing ''frats" of Ameri-
4 colleges. OF late years fratelnites
70 been sometimes charged with stimn-
nc unwise revelry. not to say dissipa-
bat those which erred were untrue
~ spirit which originally fostered their
nee. Youth, which delights in the
Ne Of solemn mystery, yout;., which
ately plays at being grown up, was
nychic substance of their charters.
War Department ban on 'frats" at
9Diyersity of Pennsylvania and else
u r therefore to be regarded less as a
jRn on the general character Of these
atoms than as a restatement OF the
- truth that even the most innocent
which interferes with the serious
p Of war Is intolerable at this mo-
horically, we call our soldiers in
boys" Nevertheless, they are
rnGed In the most tremendous task
oeer given the sane elements of
- 70 solve. Men are now drilling
11RG at the University. Their sue.
~ ths peace u restored. may
ytnth utll undoubtedly have
t. ~ ckarscteristically pre-
111111o0 = 11u& ~ TX N. tf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

sess1a(I1o (s captain CSok. u KIM kaie-
KAN. % Bousainvilie to Herman Melville
and Pierre Lott. Stevenson. Joseph Con-
rad. rather than the monstrous organiza.
tion of modern war.
Elm the stupcndous conflict. the Pacific
was distinctly out OF the picture. il self
determination exists anywhere on this
rolling planet it is indigenous to the South
Seas. Making a mystery out of the de-
parture or arrival of a Kanaka schooner
en- route, say, from Apia to the Marquesas,
seemed almost the height of impertinent
impropriety.
The announced emancipation Of the
blessed realm of innocuous shiftlcssness
rings like a bencdicton in the ears OF
Wcstcrncrs who leap into committee
making when efficiency calls"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25
What Do You Kn0w?
QUIZ

QUIZ
!. what t,: .yo houses compose the French Par'ia-
=. VII, W.: Wee President durinr Nekinley's
s.I;.% I;c% When vi: h. .aS IA IN: Nc, man xa.
hand moro wise when he had"?
4. What is another name for the scheidt River9
eenth century was horn In valeneisanes?
O. Who wrote ''The vlrgInisns"f'
!. What is o caracaIs
stage directIons Of . piayS
0. How mnrY earats make the stsndsrd fss
no. WI: \ tn. Ieade. nov n the United states
Of the Csecho-slosaksS
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz
Z. The treat. ~ ,sac. Z, the War NJ laIs he-
Was signed In isiS ct Client. -''@'-
=. Ol,rs- crenwsli Is said to havs disA Of ths
grip.
5. a "h,..ne" Is q French aursemsid or house
i.r "a. Erss condits"-fro% the isussi;s
8. An. oh =. wLi,s vs..I.at -:s;,,iss u.
sss..srss.d g: s..s c eis... priests and " sa.s
Q. A y. !. :. .er,sse with the earth whss
7. Mr. t.ap R.ashlsps, the
the fermsr BY Gauisn,s or isSiEs.
the Gernan retreat in nelsiuns.
Q. Narc'scn. i,:nsnarts arts founded the Fssash -
''' ''tsA:f':. ss::.s; .s ": :: :ts::,,
VS. ssn!snsSG e " .eraZ ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

The Bureau of Municipal Research has
begun to attack the peripatetic salaried
chair pads in the City Hall offices. 1t says
that they are slackers who delay peace,
They also absorb money that ought to be
used to pay living salaries to the men who
actually do the work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25
The Democratic National Committee ,s

camoufagng for 1t is asking for campaign
contributions to help elect a Democratic
Congress lest Berlin should be encouraged.
1t is not troubled SO much about what Berlin
will think of Republican victory as with
what the 0usted Democrats VIII think.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

Even the most ardent admirer of Inde-
pendence Hall would hardly have dared to
predict. "A few years ago, that the oppressed
nationalties of Europe would come
thithcr TO declare their liberty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

These are busy days for ATr. Frederick
oederlin, who is charged withr%s.sx important
affairs indeed, and his only recompense is
the renewed assurance" of Mr.. Lansing's
high consideration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

The Interstate Commerce Commission
insists that it has the right to revise Mr..
McAdoos freight rates, The commissioners
would better watch out or they will be ac-
cused of lese majestic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

We knew ii all along, but the fact that
gallant. democratic King Albert is one of
the plane people was demonstrated more
conclusiyey than ever on the day when he
flew over Bruges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

There will be a COM
\ Place for Them Portable place the
edge of civilization for
the Kaiser and the princes and the junkers
when the Allies are through with them.
There is said to be an agonizing shortage of
pretzel varnshers at Hoboken.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

Director Krusen hopes that he may be
able to allow the theatres to open on Mon
day night. So do those actors who have been
living without pay during the closed season
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

In spite of the fact
Feminine DictatiOn the mems hat styles
are to be palmer and
that their variety will he reduced some
pretty reasons the boulevards still make
It necessary that all hrims should be timed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

Besides the Presidents reply to the Ger
man Government there have been 9S9,si6
human replies who have gone across since
July 1. Both kinds are unanswerable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

II is as certain as taxes that the Ger
man people. are going to get thoroughly
soaked if~the kind of reign now prevalent
in their country keeps up.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25
Thisk Again!

Germany is moaning
Thisk Again! at the prospect of
peace by Violence"
Let's see let's see. What the Power
which held that violence was the surest
method to peace and safety for itself:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

Loath as she may be to confess it, Ger
many by this time, must realize who will
put the win in the winter now ruthessly
approaching.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

Acting Superintendent OF Police Mills
says that he will enforce all the health ordi-
nances; but why was it necessary to wait
for the epidemic of FLU before deciding
that they ought to be enforced?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

In Washington there
No Truce at Home! are Senators and Con-
gressmen who have
adopted this slogan: NO peace with
the President 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

The pen may not be mightier than the
sword but when the sword of Foch backs
up what the pen of Wilson writes we have
an invincible combination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

We never realized how much we enjoy
the stage and the fillum until we had to 60
without them for a few weeks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

Philadelphia women secured nearly s7O,-
ZOO for the Liberty Loan, again demon
.strating the ability of their sex TO raise the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

In their unprecedented big game the
Allies seem to be measuring their gait re-
2ceipts in extremely substantial square miles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

The Oppressed

VVUTPSSeU OF tIlr IHetTlO
Slovak leaders assem-
bled here for epochal convention one
newspaper had descriptive line to tell its
readers that they there beheld the chief rep
resentatves of sorey oppressed peoples. In
the very foreground. more conspicuously
present than any Czecho- Slovak. appeared
Mayor Smith. And Vet YOU will find people
who say that newspapers do not always tell
truth!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

VIZ The Serbs are on the eve of aveng ng
- nApital crime of Belgrade
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25

( TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS is crclu-
'o!cesv entitled to The use for fcpuOiic1tion
|u1oU nctcs dispatches credited TO 10 or not
f9eoefsCtse credited in this paper. aud also
~ local ne,cs Published therein.
~ Al rights of republication ~ special dis
U4tches herein arc also rcscrred.
X q Philadelphia Friday. October IS. 1918
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-25
Rules for Lighting a scandinavian Mate


Empty the matches on the table and re-
move the heads which have fallen off
during the voyage from Sweden IT is
well to preserve these as you may need
fire extinguisher some day.
OF the remaining matches. take two and
rub their stems briskly together. If neces-
sary, summon Boy Scout, who will know
how to make fire by friction of two
sticks.
Study the motto, "Utan Svafvel och Eos
for" on the box label. and the little fac
smiles of medals printed on it.. The label
may be soaked of the box, and after drying
can be folded up, kindled at the kitchen
stove and used to get light.
Go out and buy some native matches
and light your pipe,
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
AMERICAN CITIZENS.

1t means more TO be an American
citizen now than it ever did before.
This was the reason that ceremonies
in connection with the naturalization
of a number of foreign-born citizens
of Brown county, as American citi-
zens was attended with more than the
usual ceremony. 1t was appropriate
that this should be So for acceptance
as an American citizen at this time
is worth more and means more to
an alien than ever before. The ad-
dress of Attorney George II. Fletcher
and of the court on this occasion en-
phasiged the fact that in seeking cit
izenship to the greatest republic in
the world. the persons thus affiliating
themselves with the United States
were doing no slight thing
In this connection it may not be
untimely to reprint letter written
to the Sioux City Journal by an Am
erican of German birth-a German
born American who became natural
lied in good faith and did cast aside
all allegiance to any other prince or
potentate when he became a citizen OF
the United States. This German born
American has no sympathy with those
Germans who. while residents OF the
United States. and owing allegiance
to this country. continue to work in
the interests of the kaiser and the
barbaric things that ruler stands for.
But let him speak for himself He
says in this communication to the
Sioux City paper:
| have seen several items in the
Journal about German disloyalty. Now
| am German by birth. but | am an
American citizen, and will die for the
United States if nees.ed am asham.
ed OF these Germans that are disloyal
to this country. | knew some of them
in Sioux City who were in the saloon
business. They came here from Ger.
many with wooden shoes on and were
glad to get away from there. They
made lots of money here. now ride
around in automobiles. and don't like
us because we are fighting Germany
They could be n long time in tina,
country before they could ever get {
ride in an auto. They would be work
Ing for 20 cents day or be fightins
for that arch murderer. the kaiser
Tor IA cents day. and would lik.
to see them do IL, as they are not III
TO live with decent people. Also tn.
preachers and all others who are dis
loyal ought to be shot. as there is n,
room for such shysters here. Also Gu
out German language in all school.
and every place. II they don't lik,
our ways they can go back. II the,
don't want to comply with our law.
and our customs they are poor cit
yens. and there is no place for then
here. America needs loyal citizen.
and not anarchists.-Aberdeen IS
D. News
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
w. r. C. Report.

The Relief corps met in regular
session March 18th, with 10 members
present Three members were re.
ported ill and 12 calls made.
Sergeant Joe Cade of this city. re
membered the corps with a little cal
endar from France. printed in both
the French and English language for
! which vote of thanks was given
him.
The members of the corps wish to
extend our heartfelt thanks for the
various contributions of money, which
will be used for buying material for
work in our auxiliary of the Red Cross
Mrs. Charlesworth and DIR. Leslie gave
10 this fund S37, Roy L. Smith So.
Eastern Star. SO. Miss Wonders 81.
and Master George Crowley sS.
We are also grateful to Mrs. Jack
Hillman and Mrs. II. e. Perkins for
a gift of % yards of gauze, each. Also
for nice warm comfort made and
contributed by Miss Wonuers and her
seventh grade girls. The comfort
will be sold in the near future. the
proceeds to be used in Red Cross
work. Mrs. Charlesworth will give a
patriotic show soon. the proceeds to
go for Smilage books for our soldier
boys. and we respectfully solicit the
cooperation and patronage of all pa
triotic citizens who wish to do a bit
for the comfort and pleasure of the
boys who are defending our country
Press Correspondent
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
For Sale.

bred. registered stallion. Weight L.
500 pounds, 13 years of age.
One bay purebred Shire stallion,
weight 1000 pounds, 13 years OF age,
One black Mammoth jack. years
old with heavy bone and body.
One Spanish jack. years of age.
registered.
One gray Mammoth jack. years
old. sixteen hands high. registered.
Breeders prices right VIII guar.
antee as represented. VIII consider
trade. Come and see
l. il. Groom & Son. Paonia
Coop. phone 42-A. 4tfc
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
pof. Hendershot LEAVING Delta.

Prof. +. j. Hendershot is leaving Del
ia at the colse of the school year. The
severing of his relation here is keenly
regretted by the townspeople and the
student body.
The parents wish to express their
appreciation not only as to his ability
as an instructor, but also to the influ-
ence of his strong personality and his
Christian character upon the student
body
Those who know him best and have
learned to value his council will miss
him: but of greater value than his
words and works in our city is his life
of unfaltering loyalty to the high ideal
which he holds of the Christian gen
tleman. The whole community will
feel the loss of such man. Prof Hen
dershot is considering several good
openings. but as yet is undecided as
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Grace Cooks Body at Rest.

Impressive funeral services were
conducted at the home of Mrs. Waters,
in Hartford, Connecticut. on Thursday
of last week over the body of Miss
Grace Cook, of Delta. whose demise
was chronicled in our last issue. There
We're many beautiful floral offerings
in memory of the unfortunate girl.
The remains were placed in a vault
at Glasburg. Connecticut. and perman-
ent disposition will be made later in
the spring. pending the return of her
brother to that place. Mrs. Cook will
remain in the east possibly two or
three weeks yet
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15

When the committee of solicitors
for the next Liberty loan approach
you be ready to say just how much
you are going to invest in these bonds
for our government-your govern
ment. The committee has no time to
waste and their time is valuable, per
haps more so than yours. The boys
who are on the firing line ousting
Germans from trenches and dugouts
are performing a duty that you will
not or cannot do owing to your dis
qualifications. Uncle Sam says he
must have the money to meet his
expenses in carrying on the war Be
ready and decide quickly just what
you can and are willing to do. We
must steam up" and the quicker we
handle the payroll end of the war
the quicker the government is go
ing to come out victorious All to-
gether for the Liberty Loan.
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Christian Church.

The Rev. Obert of the Christia-
church will leave Saturday morninr
for Denver where he will attend n
meeting Of the Men and Millions
movement. The Sunday school ser
vice will be held at the usual hour
and the regular preaching service viii
he replaced by n musical program
Mr. Walter Loupe will render sev.
eral selection and assist the regu-
lar choir. Come and enjoy some
good music
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15

In reply to inquiries regarding the
possibility of redistilling seized spir-
its for alcohol the war department
has announced that the small amount
Of alcohol recovered. the cost OF
transportation. recooperage. and re-
distillation would make the cost to the
government greater than 1t Is now
paving. The average yield from con
flscated liquor would not exceed five
per cent.
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15

to where he will go. Mrs. Hendershot
and daughter Frances will be missed,
especially in the social life of the COM
munity as both are unusually talented
and always willing to contribute to
the pleasure and entertainment of the
public.
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Jim Irwin Goes to Hotchkiss.

James l.. Irwin left yesterday for
Hotchkiss. where he goes to accept a
steady position with the Park Cloth
ing company, as window trimmer and
show card writer for that leading
gents furnishing store at that place.
Mr. Irwin will move his family there
within the next two or three weeks
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Map of Farm Units.

Township plats showing the loea-
tion and irrigable area of farm units
on the Uncompahgre valley pr iect
have been received al the reclamation
office, Montrose, and are ready for
distribution at ten cents each The
plats include fifteen townships and
show all farm units. but they Dc not
show which units are opened tc en-
try.
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
AT THE CRURcHEs.
Baptist.

Baptist.
The usual services Sunday, II a.
NJ, and I:3O p. m. Young people
at $50. This church offers gener-
Gus hospitality to all strangers.
The Calendar Club met at the
Baptist church parlors Tuesday af.
ternoon with Mrs. II. ]. Baird. as
hostess. There was an entertaining
program of readings. vocal and in
strumental music. There was a large
number present and all expressed
their appreciation for a delightful
time. Refreshments were served in
the basement of the church.
ALFRED PARRY. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Coming.

H Masten Risley. optometrist and
eyesight specialist. will be at Roy l..
Smiths Monday and Tuesday, until
noon March is. for correction Of eye
troubles. Let me show YOU the lat
est mounting so popular throughout
the East, also how to overcome the
inconvenience and expense of MS
breaking. Consultation free. &C
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Or. Treat Before woman's Club.

At the next meeting of the Delta
Woman's Club, March 27th DIR. ]. p.
Treat will deliver his lecture on Euro
pean experiences. This gentleman
was in Europe at the time war was
declared and his address is anticipated
with considerable pleasure de
tailed program will be published next
week
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Mr.. kimbIey Critically III.

Word was received this week by o.
NJ. kimbley o. to the effect that his
brother. ). ID. Kimbley. who has been
in Yuma. Arizona. since leaving here
in the early fall. hoping that a change
of climate would prove of benefit to
his health, is in a serious CONDITION,
suffering from leakage. of the heart
and chronic Bright's disease
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Sparks Burn.

A small fire occurred this week,
burning down the small storage build
ing back of Sparks Dry Cleaning es-
adjustment Prompt action on the
part of the fire boys prevented the
fire spreading and little damage was
done.
The Delta independent., 1918-03-15
Librarian III This Week.

Miss Anna Nutter is suffering from
a severe cold and remained at home
a few days this week. Her place at
the city library is filled by Miss Eve
line Nutter.