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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12
Porto RIGA Should Be
Seaport Of Caribbean
Says Secretary Baker
(By Associated Press)


SAN JUAN. Porto Rico, Dec r.
Discussing new world trade routes
which are being developed because OF
the Panama canal, Newton D. Baker
United States Secretary OF War, said
today that it is Of common interest
"that the main port in the Caribbean
should be on Porto Rican soil"
Mr.. Baker pointed out the 1mpor'
lance to the United States OF sharing
fully in the activities and benefits &C.
cruing from increased world trade and
emphasized the fact that Porto Rico
is an important station on new routes
passing through the Canal. Transpor.
tation between the United States and
the Island must be Immediately I'M
proved he said.
with shipping through the Canal
Increasing each month" Mr.. Baker
said, II see the time when second
Isthmian canal may be necessary.
When he arrived here last evening
Mr.. Baker was rendered a reception.
He congratulated the island people
upon the part they played in the war
and asserted 1t was the desire OF the
people of the United States that rela-
tions between the Island and the ma
ton should be much closer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12
Bill to Regulate Air
Service to be Presented
fRv Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Regula-
ton of air navigation in the United
States by an inter-departmental board
whose rules would be enforced by the
Secretary of Commerce, is proposed
in a bill to be presented to congress
next week by the special board ap-
pointed by the president last October
to draft some form Of regulatory leg
islation. The board is comprised of
representatives of the war, navy, post
office and commerce departments.
The proposed board would be au-
thorized to promulgate regulations for
air navigation, including establish
ment of minimum attitudes for flight
over cities Of prohibited zones in the
vicinity Of military establishments
and the setting up Of proper service
and signalling systems to promote and
facilitate commercial flying especial
ly.
The Secretary Of Commerce would
be charged in effect with the duty of
policing the air. Pilots and crews of
aircraft would be licensed by the de.
partment under requirements pre-.
scribed by the board, with revocation
Of license and other penalties provid-
ed for violation of rules. The prin-
airy design of the proposed regulation
It was said, is to promote the safety
of the flyer and the public as well.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12
DEFECTIVE FLUE CAUSES LOSS
OF MILTON HOME By FIRE

MILTON, Dec. ia defective f1ue
was the cause of a fire that completely
destroyed the home of William Hud-
dleston here Thursday afternoon. Most
of the household goods on the first
floor were saved, while the loss was
partially covered by insurance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12

Holland has begun to produce salt
from wells drilled experimentally.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12

Ladies' pure silk and fibre Hose; black,
white, grey, cordovan, navy blue; pair
at $3.50
Ladies' Thread Silk Hose in navy, bat
tleship grey, pearl grey, black, white;
pair at ............$ $500 to $500
Ladies' black and white lace stripe Hose,
Onyx make, pair ............. $500
Ladies' Silk Hose, silk top, black and
white, pair .................. $3.50
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12

Mems Lisle Socks, small lot, as
sorted colors, pair go. $50
A full line of hosiery for Misses,
Boys and Children.
Mems Cas- h m re and Wool
Gloves, black, oxford and brown
per pair SOC to $3.50
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
LOCAL ATTORNEY MAKES TALK
At LINCOLN DAY BANQUET

The Lincoln day banquet in Grand
Junction was rather poorly attended,
but those who were there were thor
oughly enthusiastic and the addresses
were well received.
Ex-Governor George A. Carlson had
been scheduled for the principal ad-
dress, but was unable to make his ap-
pearance and his place was filled by
Mortimer Stone of this city.
Mr.. Stone held his audience through
out his discourse with undivided at
tention and he was enthusiastically ap-
plauded. He paid fitting tribute to
the immortal Lincoln. the man of
peace, yet who believed in war when
the establishment of principal was
at stake.
He then spoke of Roosevelt who
though opposed by many of the Aemr-
lean people, was still admired and re-
spected for his steadfastness.
He then proceeded to express his
disapproval of federal control of pub
lie utilities and criticised the presi-
dent for keeping the public lavishly
informed concerning the million dollar
banquets which were being pulled off
in his honor but with the aid of Geo.
Creel Withholding from the American
people the things of paramount i'm
portance, what is going on at the peace
conference.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
LITTLE GIRL DIES AFTER
BRIEF ILLNESS OF FLU

When the Great Teacher said "Suf-
fer the little children to come unto
me-" The must have included pitt,e
Viola Latham. the delicate invalid
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. A Latham
of Garnet Mesa.
The little girl was attacked by in
nuenza and having from early child
hood been very frail, she was i'll pre-
pared TO withstand the awful disease
and death relieved her sufferings on
Monday. February 18th.
Viola was 16 years OF age. and had
been n victim of infantile paralysis
when a tiny child, which left her un-
able to run about as other children do.
but despite the affliction she was al
ways bright and cheerful and her
sunny smile was always an inspiration
to those OF us who are often inclined
to bewail our lot
The body is being held until the FEM
lily have recovered from influ.naa and
will probably not be inferred for n
week or ten days.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
DEATH CLAIM aED NORTH
DELTA REL sNT-INFLuENzA

The announcement OF the death Of
Charles c. Carter of North Delta was
a distinct shock to his family and
friends, many of the latter not even
knowing Of his illness. Death was due
to influenza
Mr.. Carter and his family came to
North Delta from Paonia about two
years ago He has lived an upright
life and was respected by all who
knew him. He was a member of the
Baptist church and Rev. w. NJ. Daily
of the local church will conduct the
funeral service at the cemetery at 10
O'Clock o'clock this morning. The SER
vice will be private.
The deceased is survived by his wife
and six children all of the children
coming to attend the funeral They
are as follows: Mrs. Fred Miller of
Paonh; Mrs. Lawrence Terrell df
Iowa; Mrs ]. p. Wolfe of Ogden. Iowa
and Glen Carter of Dawson. Iowa;
Walter Carter of Pandora. Iowa: and
Lee Carter who is still at home
Had Mr.. Carter lived until next
Monday he would have been Ga years
of age. .
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
nilIman,s New Milliner.

She isn't exactly new either because
when n small girl as Rose Able she
first learned to devise those bewitch-
ing pieces OF headgear from ribbon
and a feather and a bit of lace upon
It. Subsequently she married Fred
Bennett and together they went to the
far west remaining several years. Here
the lady received some valuable ex-
perience in the millinery line and to-
day she returns direct from several
months schooling in n Seattle whole
sale house. Having lost her husband
by death last October, she and her
children have come to Delta to he with
her mother, Mrs. Hurst, and in con-
sequence Hillman's will have thor
cughly efficient and up-to-the-minute
caterer in feminine head dress.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
LIVE STOCK SHIPPERS
TO FORM ASSOCIATION

A meeting is called for the small
live stock shippers at the Court House
Saturday afternoon, February %, at 2
O'Clock for the purpose of completing
our live stock shippers association.
This is for the benefit of the man with
one hog, one COW. or more live stock
We will have regular shipping days
when a carload or more of stuff is
ready. Come and learn the plan. You
will have chance to get the full
market value for your live stock
Bring your neighbor.
All members be sure to come, and
all farmers who are not members. we
ask you to attend this meeting. as you
are welcome. We especially ask the
farmers of Surface Creek. Ash and
California Mesas to attend. and all
others.
L. r. WIGRAM, Pres.
Farmers Union No. 1872 /,
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Eeuips Lovely Music Room.

Roy L. Smith. the progressive jew
eler, has equipped beautiful room in
which to demonstrate the Brunswick
phonograph. 1t is located in quiet
corner of the store building and is
furnished with leather upholstered
chairs and divan. A handsome mahog-
any record cabinet. shaggy black
bear skin rug. cream white walls and
tasty pictures add to the scene of
beauty. while art shaded electroliers
placed at the correct height shed n
subdued light on the whole making it
altogether attractive. But the most
interesting part of the whole room is
the handsome Brunswick which Mr..
Smith is demonstrating. Altogether
this is an inviting place to come and
see and hear.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Beet Growers Meet Tomorrow.

The Western Slope Beet Growers
will meet tomorrow at the court house
at which time representatives from all
points in the county and Olathe and
Montrose are scheduled to be on hand
for the purpose of forming n perman
ent association. The committees will
meet Mt 10 n. m. and the regular ses-
sion is scheduled for 1880. Hon. JOHN
c. Bell of Montrose. counsel for the
growers will be in attendance and subj
nit the draft of the constitution and
laws and explain matters pertaining
to the legal side of the organization.
All growers are urged to be present
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
REBEkAH LODGE INSTALLS
OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR

AT the meeting of the Katherine
Rebekah Lodge Thursday evening the
following officers were elected
Matilda Rutter. n. G.
Hazel Wear. V. G.
Bertha Brown. r. S. to n. C.
Anna Paul, L. S. to V. G.
Myrtle May. r. S. to V. G.
Nettie pewar. Chaplain,
h Lizzie Gregg, l. G.
Julia Kyffin. Warden.
Lizzie Lohr. l. G.
Margaret Hopson. o. G.
Belle Duling. Secretary.
Sarah Bradley. Rec. Secretary.
Vida Bouldir. Treasurer.
Ruth Budd. Musician.
Mrs. Frank Cole was installing Off
Ger.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
DELTA COUNTY BUSINESS MEN
HOLD BIG MEETING TUESDAY

An enthusiastic meeting OF the Delta
County Business Mems Association
was held at the court house Tuesday
evening.
President Adams being i'll with in
nuenza Vice President Fairbanks pre-
sided. A number of questions of i'm
portance were discussed and action
taken. 1t was unanimously decided to
help the Nucla road people in every
possible way as they have appealed re-
peatedly for help to get their road
through.
The following resolutions were read
and unanimously adopted:
"Whereas the President of the Unit
ed States through the Postmaster
General has taken possession and con-
troll of and has been and now is op-
Grating the Telephone Telegraph and
Gable systems for the transmission of
intelligence under one management
and control resulting in at least par
tial unification of service but which
control under the resolution of Con-
gress only continues until the declar-
alton of Peace, at which time the
Telephone, Telegraph and Cable sys-
TENS. must unless there be further
legislation, be returned to their
owners:
Therefore be lie Resolved, That it
is the sense of the Delta County Bus
mess Mems Association that our Sen
ators and Representatives in Congress
should use their best endeavors to
81,
of Government control for such reas-
enable period as will enable the mat
ter of private ownership or govern
ment control 70 be decided upon its
own merits"
A number of interesting talks were
made by those present. Major Charl-
esworth spoke at length on military
organization or unit for Delta county
and an armory- AS a result of his
splendid talk the following resolutionc
were adopted:
BE it Resolved, by the Delta County
Business Mems association, that in
the sense of this association that it
would be a benefit to Delta county.
moral and physical uplift to the young
men of the city, community and coun-
ty to. at this time. organize an in
fantry company to be part of the
National Guard of this state.
Be II further Resolved, that this as
sociation will lend to such organiza-
ton its moral and financial support.
FurtheS be it Resolved that this as
sociation, by its chairman, appoint
committee of three of its members to
select a site for an armory. secure the
price and terms for its purchase and
report to the association.
Further be it Resolved that upon
the selection of suitable site for an
armory, at satisfactory price, that this
association will take upon itself the
raising of the necessary purchase price
and such site having been purchased
will be donated to the state of Colo
RADIO for such purpose. Chairman ap-
pointed c. Z. Blaine. Theo. Douglas
and l.. A Dowd and instructed them
to be ready to report at the next
meeting.
The annual election of officers was
held and the old officers were continu-
ed witout change and are as follows:
President. Carey B. Adams; Vice Pres
ident, A. d. Fairbanks: Secretary and
Treasurer. Theo Douglas. Board of
Directors. ]. f Hillman. z. s. Corbin
Carey B. Adams. A d. Fairbanks and
Theo. Douglas.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
ht,urrah It's a Girl.

B. c. Jessup was towing full siz-
ed box of cigars up the street Monday,
and on being interrogated, he confided
that fine baby girl had just arrived
to make her homo with him and his
wife. She weighed seven pounds and
has been named Geraldine Gladys.
Bayard. who is employed in Montrose
is casting dull care to the winds this
week and learning to sing Yodle songs
and dodge sharp ends OF rockers with
his eyes shut.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
District Court sun in Session.

The case OF Lee-Nelms company vs..
Anentharp ct al, mention of which was
made last week. went to the jury late
Thursday evening and verdict re.
turned Friday morning in favor of de-
PENDANTS. The case arose over an al
legged commission due on the sale of
sheep. Rebecca Bcsgrove VS.. w. II.
Besgrove. application for divorce AMI
nlimony. resulted In disagreement of
the Jury. The City Bank and Trust
company VS.. Hugh Miller Of Hotch.
kiss. money demand, arising out OF
sheep transaction last spring result
ed in verdict for defendant. The
case OF Mary Gil Faris vs. William
wccttcn and Byram Luce, application
ror foreclosure and have receiver a?-
pointed. was in progress yesterday af.
teruoon and will probably take up thu
greater part of today.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Teacher Surprises Pupils.

Nothing strange about that fact but
this was a different kind of surprise
from yard of birch earnestly applied
to the rear. Friday afternoon Mrs.
Fred n. Dickerson instructor at Noun
tain View provided a nice lunch for
her pupils and after well arranged
and delivered program they were in
vited to eat. 1t was genuine surprise
to the pupils and all the more enjoyed
on this account. Miss Adele Cook and
Mrs. Matte Eberly were guests from
town the former favoring with violin
solo.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
ELECTED OFFICERS MONDAY

The first meeting Of the year was
held Monday evening by Garnet Chap
ter No. 80 o. f. S. and after transac-
ton of regular business officers were
elected.
Margaret Hopson Worthy Matron;
Charles d. Allen Worthy Patron; Car
rie Smith Associate Matron; Pearl H.
Stewart, Conductress: Lena E. Engel-
hardt, Associate Condutcress; Eveline
Nutter, Secretary; Phoebe Dickerson,
Treaurer. Other officers are appoin-
tive.
Barring unavoidable delays installa-
ton will occur Monday. March 3.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
clemeneeau Shot BY french Boy.

At $40 Wednesday morning. as
Premier Clemenceau of France seated
himself in his auto. an 1S-year old boy
fired eight shots six of which were
lost in the front OF the car. One shot
entered Clemenceau's arm passed into
the body and lodged near the spine.
While he rs seriously injured it is
not thought that Il viii he fatal. The
boy wa arrested and gave no reason
for his act.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Al Las. "onieiaI Notice."

We received word this week from
Mrs Margaret White that on February
11th she received official notice sign
ed by the Adjutant General. advising
of the death of her son Harry. The
letter from Mrs. White conveyed the
further information that she will soon
go to Manhattan. Kansas to remain
near her son Charles until he is dis
charged from Camp Funston.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
OFF to Grand Lodge.

OFF to Grand Lodge
Among the departing passengers
Sunday morning for Denver were
John W. Davis and John Hansford,
being delegates of the Delta Odd Eel
lows to the grand lodge at Denver.
Mrs. Irvine Hunter and Mrs. Frank
Cole were also passengers for the
same city. being representatives of
the Delta Rebekahs. The grand lodge
was somewhat delayed this year owing
to the influenza over the state.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
PLENTY lF FLU STILL
INVESTS DELTA VICINITY

The influenza epidemic is still mas
ter of ceremonies in and near Delta.
though as stated before, most of the
cases are light and the patients rep
idly recover.
A report from the county was
not available. but the following offic-
ial report for the week just past will
give our readers an idea of the con-
ditiun in and near this city.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Mrs. Wonder. Returns Home.

After several weeks spent at Fort
Wayne, Indiana. where she was called
by the serious illness and subsequent
death of her son. Glenn. Mrs. George
Wonders returned home Monday
evening. She was accompanied by
her daughter-in-law and child.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Kicked by Horse.

. DR.. F. A. Henney. local veterinarian.
met with a most unfortunate accident
saturday. At the Charles killough
ranch he was drenching sick horse
and when the animal rose to its feet
it fell on his knee fracturing the bone.
He was removed to his home in Delta
and attending surgeons say it will be
a month or more before he can be
out.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Tom Layden Arrives.

Just home from the front is Tom
Layden. son of T. F. Layden. and well
known in the city. having grown to
manhood here. Tom arrived Wednes-
day evening and is busy renewing ac-
quaintances and answering questions.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Montrose Commissioner Here.

H. P. Steel, wife and daughter,
Gladys. accompanied by Miss Gene
We've De Guelle motored down from
Montrose Wednesday, the former COM
ing to call on George Hubbard who
had his foot amputated last week.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Back From Coast.

Concluding delightful six weeks
stay in San Francisco and other coast
points, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Keene re-
turned home Wednesday. the former
TO resume his work as conductor on
the Rio Grande, and the lady is again
handling the key at the local Western
Union office. They state that they en-
joyed the trip though II rained great
deal.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Has Scarlet Fever

Has Scarlet Fever
In a letter to Miss Matte Roller
by Mrs. Nell Hunt of Long Beach. Cali
fornia. we learn that little Cora, the
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Lupher has been seriously i'll with
scarlet fever We trust the little girl
is now out of danger.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Soldier Boy Sends Card.

Mont Gallup has card written by
Sidney Mcintyre who is with the EN-
peditionary Forces. He says: How is
the army? | presume you are out of
it by now. We expect to be on our
way home before long but just when
is hard to tell. With best regards TO
Babe and yourself. Sidney Mcintyre"
Mcintyre is Hotchkiss boy.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
ACCOMPANIES Mrs. Rowbatham.

]. C. Rowbotham. proprietor of the
Cedaredge hotel accompanied his wife
as far as Delta Sunday. The lady
was on her way to Denver to attend
the session of the Rebekah grand
lodge the fore part of the week.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
cedaredee Sends Representative.

Ed Watson was an outgoing passen-
ger from Cedaredge Sunday, Mr.. Wat
son was headed for Denver to attend
the grand lodge session Of the Odd
Fellows. While here he chatted with
Delta friends at the union station.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
70 Denver To Buy Goods.

To Denver To Buy Goods.
]. P. Youngworth. manager of the
McHugh store at Cedaredge. was a
departing passenger Sunday morning
for Denver. where he went to lay in
an additional stock of goods for his
store.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Leave for Texas.

Tomorrow morning r. A. King, wife
and little sons will leave for an ex-
tended stay in Texas. where Mr.. King
has matters needing his attention.
They will stop in Denver for a visit
with relatives before going south. The
date of their return is indefinite.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
To Northwest To Live.

To Northwest To Live.
The families of C. A. King and Will
mer Taylor, who sold their holdings
last week. expect to make their homes
in Oregon. The Taylors will leave
soon and the Kings about April 1st.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21

Nucla Road Matter Monday.
The Nucla-Delta road bill will be
taken up by joint committee of the
assembly at 7:3O next Monday even
ing, February "a.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
ome from Sad Mission.

Home from SAD MIssIoH.
Returning Monday evening were
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Reardon, having
been to Longmont where they laid to
rest the body of Mrs. Reardon's moth
er who died at Montrose after a pro-
longed illness.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21

Wilson Sails for Home.
On Saturday President Wilson and
party sailed on board the George Wash
ington for America They are ex-
pected to dock the first OF the week.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21

Annual Meeting Of Coop.
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Cooperative Telephone
company is called for Tuesday March
18th and will be held at Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21

Nc Meeting Woran's Club.
Notice is hereby given that owing
to the health conditions in the city.
there will be no meeting of the Delta
Woman's Club until further notice
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21
Joins Her Husband.

Mrs. Will Cunningham departed the
first OF the week for Arizona to join
her husband. who recently took up
his permanent home in that state.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21

Flying the Atlantic in ?2 hours
may be recorded into history
within the next few weeks II this
giant seaplane performs In the
way its builders have planned.
Captain Sundstcdt. Swedish avi-
ator OF Paris to Stockholm fame.
II to pilot the machine from its
dock at Dayonna, N. j Tho giant
plane project has been financed
bv y wealthy Norwegian and 10 an
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21

William A Cobbett was born in Del
Ia county, Colorado. March 16 1896.
and grew to manhood here. He was
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Cob
bett of Cedaredge.
He entrained from Delta with a
draft contingent on October 8, 1917,
and sailed for France in June. 1915.
He died under the flag for which he
fought like true American, July 81,
1918. He was % years. months and
Is days of age
Cover the over with beautiful flowers
Deck them with garlands these
brothers of ours:
Lying SO silent by night and by day,
Sleeping the years of their man.
hood away
Years they have marked for the joys
of the brave
Years they have spent in the sloth
of the grave.
Cover the faces that motionless lie.
Shut from the blue of the glorious
sky.
Lips that are silent and bosoms all
Geld.
Hearts tried and true resting now
on the mould
Cover them over. yes cover them over.
Parents and brother and husband
and father.
Shrine in your hearts these dead
heroes of ours
And cover them over with beauti-
ful flowers.
Give them the chaplets they won in
the strife.
Give them the chaplets they lost
with their life
The Delta independent., 1919-02-21

Completes Visit.
J.P. Freeman returned to his home
at Montrose Sunday after pleasant
visit at the Roy Bowen home in Delta.