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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
SATURDAY, JANUARY a, 1919.
iNsuLL eAvoRs GAS CONSUMERS

The customer Is TO be assumed al
ways right until investigation proves
otherwise. and then he is to be shown
his error courteously.
That, in essence, is the new policy
of the Peoples Gas company, under
the direction of Samuel insult. accord.
ing to Mr.. Insults own statement Mon.
day. It is reiterated in "a New Years
Message to the Officials and EN-.
ployes of the Peoples Gas Light and
Coke Company" which was issued on
Wednesday. Another message sent
out with all gas bills, to the consumers
says ESSENTIALLY the same thing in
somewhat different language.
The employees and officials message
is directly from Mr.. insult, and says:
TN assuming personal responsible.
ity for the management Of The Peo-
pies Gas Light and Coke Company,
my chief object Is to put its service
on a basis that will leave no ground
for legitimate fault finding.
"All OF us here are in the service
of the public as we'll as of the COM
pany. The good will of the public is
essential to our success. The one way
to win that good will is by good serv.
ice courteously rendered"
1--WE are devising and installing i'm.
proved checking facilities In the book.
keeping and meter departments to
catch wild bills'-eXcessiye and i'm
proper charges due TO error-before
they can reach the customer and
cause Ill feeling" Mr. insult said.
While the city department of public
service was issuing warning TO the
gas consumers 10 be on the watch for
bogus gas adjusters, who have swim
died many consumers, the city council
was considering the departments re
quest for additional funds 10 handle
the hundreds of complaints pouring
into the department regarding exces
sive gas bills.
I'VE have been told that there are
bogus gas bill adjusters about the
CITY," Mr.. Adele said, land we want
10 notify the gas consumers that rea
adjusters have Identification cards
which contain their photographs. The
public should not deal with any one
not having a card"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
HITS new UNION DEPOT

Surprise as we'll as alarm was eX.
pressed at the city hall over criticism
of the plan to build a union passen-
ger station in Chicago, the critic being
Edward Hungerford, who writes in
this weeks issue OF the Saturday
Evening Post on Uncle Sam, Rail-
roader." The article asserts that the
new station is not needed and criti'
cizes the government for permitting
work To proceed on the s25,00O,OO0
station"
Members OF the city council, which
Is believed 10 be unanimously in
favor OF the west side union station,
fear that one effect of the article will
be 10 hold up work on the improve
ment at a time when they are trying
20 convince the railroad administra-
ton that IL should go on without de-
lay. The aldermen assert that Mr..
Hunserford is not we'll posted on the
situation, as he says that the work
has proceeded during the war, where
as the government halted the i'm
proyement right at the start OF the
war.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
FOR A LEAGUE OF FREE NATIONS

Jane Adams, founder In 1889 of
Hull House, Chicago, Is an American
with an international reputation ms n
social settlement worker, speaker and
writer and peace advocate. During
the war period she Travelled the conn.
try speaking In behalf Of food conser-
walton. Now she Is again active for
world peace and advocates the princi-
pies OF the League of Free Nations.
which she holds to be a more compre.
hensive international program than
that of the League to Enforce Pence,
''The purpose of league of free
nations" she says, SIS to achieve for
all peoples, great and small, due pro-
lection Of national existence and equal.
ity Of economic opportunity.
"The first problem therefore is to
modify conditions which lead to war
by making adequate legislation.
'"The effective sanction of the as
ISOLATION should not be alone the COM
bined military power of the whole used
such use Of the worldwide control of
L.. 4s.-a-L ..4S.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
FIRST AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS

The recent American Jewish con.
gress In Philadelphia was the first OF
Its kind. IL was characterized as n
most momentous epoch In Jewish
life" There were 400 delegates repre-.
sentlng 100000 Jews In America.
Judge Julian w. Mack Of Chicago
president Of the congress. said II was
the first time In American history that
Jews of all classes. all groups and all
factions into. which American Jewry
has been divided have come together
to deliberate solemnly and hopefully
for the rights and the welfare of their
race.
The congress declared for a Jew
ish commonwealth In Palestine under
the trustccshIp of Great Britain, act.
ing on behalf Of such league of nations
rs may be formed,
\ delegation of nine, including
Judge Mack, was elected to present
10 the Versailles peace conference o
bin Of rights, which II Is proposed
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALIST

To San Franciscan, Col. L. Mer-
win Maus, medical corps, U. s. A., de-
partment surgeon of the western mill
tary department, has come the honor
Of being awarded what Is said to be
the first Distinguished Service medal
to be bestowed In the United States,
though a few were awarded to con-
spicuous leaders in France during the
war. Here Is the citation:
"A Distinguished Service medal
has been awarded to you for specially
meritorious service on Belle Fourche
river, North Dakota. November 8,
1877, mt which time you were first
lieutenant and assistant surgeon.
United States army-in that. while
serving with detachment suddenly
surrounded by hostile force Of Sioux
Indians, you succeeded In extricnting
the party from u most perilous posi-.
ton"
Maus' act Is unique Three hun
dred Sioux charged upon the white
men. who reserved their fire. Maus +
yelling like mad. They turned and rO
nverted bloodshed. \ few days later
II took regiment To subdue them.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
IN CHARGE OF NATIONAL PARKS

Stephen r. Mnther. director OF the
national pUrk service, predicts an IN
creased attendance In the national
parks next season now that peace has
come. The attendance of the l9lS
season fell Off from i9OT05 TO i54,Sil
owing to the Increase In railroad fares
and the encouragement by the Cow
eminent Of pleasure travel. The bulk
Of tourist travel Ia the national parks
Is by private automobile ana held It's
own, the figures for 1917 and l5lS In
the II parks in which records are kept
being 55,29G and 5i,596 cars.
Rocky Mountain National park In
Colorado led all the scenic parks by
wide margin with lOl,I0I visitors.
Mount Rainier in Washington was sec.
ond, with 1891. Yosemite in CallfOr-
mia was third. with 3,5.T. Hot
Springs in Arkansas, which Is medical
rather than scenic, had 10000 vlsi.
tors. Yellowstone In Wyoming fell Off
about l4,OOO. There are now 10 ma
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
ELECTION CALEN.
OAR FOR 1919

Jan. 81. 1919.-First day to file pri.
mary petitions.
Feb. 4-Registration for February
primary.
Feb. 5, 1919-Last day for filing
nominating petitions.
Feb. and Canvass by clerks.
Feb 25-Primary for city offices.
March 1. 1919-Last day to file with
the county clerk Independent peti.
tions for Judge Of the Superior court
of Cook county and commissioner of
park districts.
March Z, 1919-Last day to file with
the city clerk independent petitions
for mayor, city treasurer, city clerk,
Judge Of municipal court Ito fill va
cancy). and aldermen.
March 11-Registration for city
election.
April City election and the cleo.
ton Of one Superior court Judge in
Cook county.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
GREAT MANU-.
Featuring RECORD
At Signing of Armistice Chicago
Had One-Tenth of Army
Contracts.

Estimates furnished by the Illinois
Manufacturers Association show
that Chicago was engaged in work
on one.tenth of all outstanding army
contracts at the signing of the armi-
stice. With s2,000,0OO,0O0 of con.
tracts in hand, the Chicago district
seemed to be blooming with new
plants.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
unite AGAINST
MAYOR THOMPSON

Reports are that Deneen and the
Brundage-Galpin groups of Republican
committeeman have had some in.
formal conferences, with a view of
patching up differences for united
front in the mayoralty battle. The
prospects are said to be bright for a
majority of the committeeman to line
up to stop denomination of Mayor
Thompson in the event the fusion or
non.partisan movement fails.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
lin 1E[HIE lLIINI[LIL[lG[EI1E'
PERSISTENCE, THY NAME IS Upton

Sir Thomas Upton, p. p. p. (per-
sistence, pertinacity, persevernnce),
has again challenged for the Americas
cup. For 10 years the Irish baronet
has been trying to lift that cup. lie
has built and brought over four sham
rocks. Three of them have been de-
feated by our defenders. Shamrock
w was on its way across when war
broke out. She lies in Brooklyn
shipyard. The New York Yacht ciup
seems inclined to wait till 1920 as
more fitting time and has so advised
Sir Thomas.
Sir Thomas says 1t Is the ambition
Of his life to lift the cup from the
Americans, "the best sports In the
world" Americans reciprocate MS
sentiments and beg to assure him OF
the continuance of their distinguished
consideration. Many Of Great Brit
aims biggest men have come here to
bring John Bull and Uncle Sam closer.
Possibly none of them has accom-
md his Shamrocks. Moi cover, It's the
The whole world turned against the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
SCHOOLS Ask
SIX MILLIONS

A number Of Chicago banks have
agreed to lend the board OF educa.
ton s6,00O,00O for running expenses
until next April, when the tax money
will be coming In. Already 100000
has been advanced. so the teachers
can have their pay before Christmas.
The details OF the loan have not been
decided on, according to George M.
Reynolds, representing the bankers.
The board Of education will issue tax
anticipation warrants as security.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
DONNELLY'S
FOR DIAMONDS

The best place in Chicago to buy
diamonds, as everybody knows, is at
Il. N. Donnelly e. Co.'s, "a N. Dear
born street. For over forty years this
well known and reliable house has
been at the head OF the diamond trade
OF Chicago, and the prices are al.
ways reasonable for the best goods
on the market. A full line of fine jew.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
1ll

Thomas ]. Webb Coffee, sold in
cans at 80 cents per pound, is the
housewives standard for excellent
quality. 1t is the coffee that is popu.
lar with everybody who has ever used
it.-Adv.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
THE COMMON COUNCIL
Full List of Aldermen Compos.
ing the Governing Body Of
the City of Chicago.

Following are the names Of the a.
dsrmen composing the City Council:
Ward.
Ward
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
PETERS CUTS EXPENSES

Sheriff Charles w. Peters surprised
Judges Jesse A, Baldwin, Thomas
Taylor, Jr, and David NJ. Brothers,
constituting the county help commit
tee OF the Circuit Court judges, with
a request that the position Of assistant
sheriff, paying SO 500 a year, be abol-
ished The position is now held by
Otto Spankuch
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
FR'' LOT 3 Sj7 i5r LINE
As City Owns All of Street It
Should Clean Sidewalks
Itself.

The city claims the ownership of
the streets from lot line to lot line
and all distractions on the sidewalks
from news stands to snow are there
with its permission. It rents space on
sidewalks at its own sweet will. It
should, therefore, keep the sidewalks
as well as the rest of the streets clean.
But 1t does not. The money that the
city should spend on the cleaning Of
dirty sidewalks is wasted on 100000
worth of unnecessary job holders.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
TAX OFFICIALS
TO TAKE OFFICE

The newly elected members OF the
board OF assessors and the board of
review took office this week. Charles
Krutckoif, who advances from chief
clerk of the board to assessor, took
Office at II o'clock New Years morn.
ing, He Is succeeded as chief clerk
by Paul Weidel, who was an unsuc.
cessful candidate for assessor and
who has been in the office ever since
the present law has been in effect.
p. A, Nash, who succeeds Fred w.
Blocki as a member of the board OF
review, entered upon his duties at II
o'clock Tuesday morning.
~
Frank weeger. the we'll known
brewer and business man, is talked a
for State Auditor and State Treasurer.
He would I'LL either position well.
~
william II, Lyman, the popular for.
mer senator and alderman. is at the
head OF the big public contracting
nrrn OF w. II. Lyman & Co.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04
New AUTOLIC

Chief OF Police Clarity said that he
had sent letter to the secretary of
state asking for the appointment Of
a deputy license collector in Chicago
who will issue all Chicago automobile
licenses.
All purchasers OF automobiles would
then either obtain their licenses from
the collector or obtain from him an
official tag for temporary use which
will do away with the old license ap.
piled for" sign. The tag would carry
the same responsibility as the license
All persons driving automobiles, the
chief said, and having neither a Ii.
cense nor tag, will be arrested. The
tag will identify the owner of the ma
chine.
~
One OF the very pest Aldermen in
the City Council. is Edward r. Cutler.
ton. He has been longest In the public
service Of any member OF the City
Council and his usefulness to the peo-
pie has been demonstrated over and
over again.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04

Judge Thomas =. scully has made
splendid record In the County Court.
The people have confidence In him
and their confidence has never been
misplaced. either when the Judge was
on the Municipal bench or in his pres
emit responsible position.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04

Thomas ], Webb is coming to the
front as a mayoralty dark horse on
the Democratic side.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-01-04

The Oliver typewriter is praised by
all who have used It.
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
TIE BEST HALE

Up In the attic the other day we
stumbled onto an old calendar that n
grateful tradesman once handed us on
New Year's-doubtless we would mind
more closely when the first OF tho
month came.
Anyhow this ancient reminder OF
Hitting time had ON II picture of
Washington riding down Valley Forge.
Washington wasn't SO much; usual
red faced blue cape. blue cooked hat.
and white wig: none of which he prob.
bly ever wore in the field
But the horse was real horse.
drawn in the days when generals rode
horses.
A big prancing chestnut: wide OF
chest, arched OF neck broad between
the eyes. A regular aristocrat OF II
horse. that would fight for you. sleep
with you, starve with you. and endure
with you.
New times. new methods. and VIC
guess II IL necessary for general.
either OF war of business to ride a
gas engine to the Job. but we are just
old fashioned enough to consider the
horse the best half of the picture
Maybe you remember the old equip.
ages: the town and city spans and
carriages OF the great folk ON the
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
Notice Of Dissolution.

We. the undersigned, ]. A. Dunn
President and ]. f. French. Secretary
of The Ironstone Extension Ditch
Company. also known as The Exten,
sion OF the lronstone Ditch Company
a corporation formed under the laws
of the State of Colorado. do hereby
give notice that at meeting of the
stockholders of said corporation, duly
called for the purpose of considering
the propriety of dissolving said cor
poration, and held at the office OF J
F, French. in the Town of Olathe
State OF Colorado, on the 26th day of
September A. d 1918. pursuant to no.
tice given to the stockholders thereof
In the manner provided by law for the
calling of stockholders meetings for
the purpose OF amending articles of
incorporation. the stockholders. by n
vote Of more than two-thirds Of the
entire capital stock of said corpora
ton, ordered said corporation TO be
dissolved.
We further certify that all debts ow.
ing by said corporation have been full.
ly paid.
In witness whereof. we have made
and signed this Notice of Dissolution
and affixed hereto the seal of said
corporation, this Goth day of Fehru.
airy, A. D. 1919.
j. A. DUNN. President
ATTEST, F. FRENCH. Secretary
tCorrcrata SeaD c9-i5
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
LEGAL NOTICES 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
N TicE OF ADMINISTRATOR S

N Q ICE OF ADMINISTRATOR S
SALE.
Notice is hereby given, that on Sat.
urday the Sth day of March, A. D.
1919, at the hour of ten O'Clock a. m.
at the office of Millard Fairlamb. in
the city of Delta. Delta County. Colo
RADIO. will sell at public sale as ai
rected by a decree OF the county court
of the County of Delta. State of Colo
RADIO. in the matter of the Estate of
louisa ]. Landers. deceased. the fol-
lowing described premises, to-wit:
SE1s OF the SEX of the NWA of
the SWk of Sec. IL, Twp. Is South of
Range 95 West of the 9Th p. NJ. Con.
tanning acres. and five shares in the
Garnet Ditch & Reservoir Company.
Lots IL and 12 in Block . of Nc
Murray's Subdivision of Delta, Delta
County, Colorado.
Terms of sale: Cash in hand.
HARVEY d. PERRY.
Administrator
LIST pub. Feb. Is; Last pub March =.
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

the 18th day of February. A. d. 1919,
wherein Genevieve Hartig is plain.
tiff and Katherine Snow is defend.
ant. and by virtue of a special execu.
ton issued on said decree. whereby
l am commanded to sell the lands
and water rights in said decree and
special execution mentioned. to make
the amount of said Judgment. to-wit !;
The sum of S11SS.SS with interest at
s per cent per annum from the date
of said decree, for the plaintiff and
the further sum of S9.95, costs ac-
crued in said action. as we'll as the
cost of execution and sale.
l, r p. Wilson, Sheriff of said
Delta County in the State of Colo
rado. will on Saturday. the 18th day
of March. A D. 1919. AT 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon of said day. at the South
front door of the County Court House
in the City of Delta. Colorado. offer
for sale at public auction and sell to
the highest bidder for cash. to satisfy
said Judgment, the following described
lands and water rights described in
said decree and special execution.
situate, lying and being in the County
of Delta and State of Colorado, to-wit:
South half of the Northwest quarter
(S1s NWhD and the North Half of
the Southwest quarter tN}4 SWh)
Section Twenty-four (24l Township
Fourteen 90 South of Range Ninety
four (9i) West of the Sixth Principal
Meridian, containing 100 acres more
or less. Together with the water rights
used in the irrigation of said land in
cluding Sixty t60) shares of the cap
ital stock of The Leon Lake Ditch &
Reservoir Company. and Three Hun.
dred 5000 shares OF the capital stock
of The Oasis Irrigation Company
Dated at Delta. Delta County, Colo
rado. this 18th day of February. A. d
1919.
r. B. WILSON.
Sheriff of Delta County. Colo.
MILTON r. WEIGH.
Attorney for Plaintiff
First Pub Feb. 81. Last Pub. Marchti
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
A FEW OF OUR GOOD BUYS

A FEW OF OUR GOOD BUYS
5 acres, good house, close in, price
S1650.00.
l-2 acres, 4 room house, close in
price 1890, $3.50 down.
so acres with good improvements,
S13,ooO.OO
100 acres, close in, paid up water
right. good improvements, S1450O.00.
room house, lots, SzGO0.00.
room house with bath, 2 lots, $1,000
room brick, modern except heat,
lots, 100000.
Several good stock ranches at the
right price.
Plenty of money for good farm
loans at per cent
HARRY G. SHAFFER & CO.
Real Estate and Insurance
35I Main St.
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

summer Sunday afternoon parades.
To our mind no showy gas drawing
room slipping its unhuman path with
velvet feet thru the gas stenchad
streets. compares for elegance. or
beauty. or loveliness generally with
the sleek prancing teams. and their
low slung glistening viotorias. and
their silver trimmed harness. and the
magnificent black coachman, in tall
hat, long green coat and patent leath.
or boots.
With a whip that could reach clear
around behind, and wrap three times
about the legs of the unrchin stealing
a ride
No Sir, they can't beat fine horse
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

The lavish appropriations congress
is making are threatening national
bankruptcy The amendment to the
road appropriation item providing for
use Of funds on roads which may be
used for postal service is a Joker and
class legislation. Although the demo,
Gratis criticized the republicans for
enacting class legislation. more of that
kind has passed during the past six
years Of democratic administration
than ever before in the history of the
vernment.--Senator Chas. s. Thom.
Ms. OF Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERY
INCOME TAX PAYER

Washington, II. c. - "The
rights OF all persons now iiiing
Income Tax returns are amply
protected by provisions for
abatements, refunds and ap-
pca.s,' says Commissioner Dan.
! lei c. Roper.
Every person can be sure of
n square deal. No person is ex-
pectcd to pay more than his
share OF tax. His share Is de-
: termined solely by the amount
! and nature of his net income for
1918, as defined In the law.
abatement petitions are dealt
with open-mindedly. Refunds
! will be made In every case where
I too much tux IL enormously col
! lected.
: "The Income Tax ls 'on tho
/ level all the way through"
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
Notice Of Adjustment Day.

Estate of Michael Damion. deceased.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent them for<adjustment to the Coun.
ty Court Of Delta County. Colorado. on
the 18th day of March. A. d. 1919
CHARLES E. BLAINE.
Administrators.
First pub. Feb 21: last March "a. 1919
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
Piano at Sacrifice

We have stored at Delta a high
grade piano. which If taken at once
will be sold at tremendous sacrifice.
II interested write quick for partic-
ulars TO
THE DENVER MUSIC co,
5-11c Denver, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
Hay For Sale.

First, second and third s14 and SIS
per ton. One mile east of CasneT
Switch, near Olathe, R. Desney, Ola
the. 91Op
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

WANTED-Position by good ranch
hand experienced in irrigating, or will
run ranch with everything furnished.
E. E. Reeves, care Independent 9-1n~
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
Seed Potatoes

Choice Early Ohio and Charles
Downing seed potatoes for sale. Rails.
ed on Cedar Mesa. For further in
formation address C. o. Pember, Ced.
eredge, Colo. Coop phone 11-0, Eckert
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

CASH paid for hens. zoe pc
pound live weight. A. E. Penley.
9-11c.
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

FOR SALE-Or will trade for Grand
Junction property or good automobile,
my two residences at Paonia, Colo.
Write me at Grand Junction. A. J..
Castell. S-11c
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

FOR RENT OR SALE-SO acres O
California mesa, 5h miles south c
Delta. w. G. Cook. Delta. 9tf
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

FOR SALE-Burbank and People
Russell Seed Potatoes. Phone Delt
51R3. Starr Nelson. $40
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07

Money to loan. Apply to C. =
Blaine, secretary Delta Savings &
Building Assn. 9tfc
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
Notice Of Sale Under Mortgage
EOreclouure

Notice is hereby given that pursu.
ant 20 decree OF foreclosure and sale
made and entered in the District
Court OF Delta County. Colorado. on
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
Allowances for Losses.

Losses sustained In 1918 and not Gov
cred by Insurance are deductible items
II incurred In the taxpayers business
or trade, In any transaction under.
taken for profit. or arising from fire,
storm, shipwreck or other casualty. or
from theft,
The Delta independent., 1919-03-07
BUSINESS LOCALS.

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