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The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
OPEN SEASON ON DOVES
SEPT. 1ST-ONE DAY ONLY

Owing to the fact that September
1st is the last day of the open season
on doves under the Colorado state Law
and the first under the Federal Migra.
tory Bird Treaty Act and Regulations
Hereunder, this date is open under
both laws without conflict.
Under the Federal regulations TWEEN
ty-five doves may be taken in day
The State law is silent on this point (;
therefore 25 is the bag limit. r. G
PARvIN. Game and Fish Commission
er. Dcnver. Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
OF INTEREST TO BLACK
CANYON STOCKHOLDERS

The independents correspondent at
Bridgeport, Texas, sent us the follow
ing items this week, which will be of
much interest to the many stockhold-
ers in the Delta company:
The Bridgeport-Lubbock well was
tied up for few days this week on
a fishing job, but drilling has been re-
sumed and the work is progressing
satisfactorily.
The Wise -Comanche-B well north
OF town has spudded in and work will
be pushed as rapidly as possible. With
new equipment and experienced drill
ers the development work in this well
will no doubt be rapid and satisfac-
tory.
1t will not be surprise to many
Bridgeport people TO wake up some
morning soon and learn that the
Bridgeport-L Lubbock well is spouting
oil. The drillers have been having
trouble with the great excess of salt
water in this well, but steady pro-
gress is being made. and while the
exact depth cannot be ascertained, it
is known that they are getting down
In the neighborhod Of pay sand" and
with good drilling luck the well should
be brought In within the next few
weeks This well is being watched
with much interest. not only by Our
own people, but the oil fraternally in
general have an eye on this locality
and confidently believe that some
thing big is going TO be developed.
Keep your hats on for while longer.
The shouting will then be in order.
The Bridgeport Oil and Gas Co. has
resumed drilling after being tied up
for some time on fishing job. THE
work is now progressing favorably
and will be prosecuted continuously
until the greatest oil field in Texas is
developed.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
1000 BARREL WELL FOR
DELTA STOCKHOLDERS

According to reliable reports COM
ing to town yesterday. many Delta
stockholders in the Utah Colorado OIL
company in this vicinity are in on the
ground floor with 2000-barrel well
Just brought in by their company.
Well no. will be in oil sand some
time next week: well No. 3 is expect
cd TO be brought in about September
18th, Well No. has Just been start
ed and will probably be finished in
the early part OF October
Fred King and DR.. A. II. Stockham
are among the heaviest stockholders
in Delta. each having one-fifth in
terest.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
corbins Expected Home Tuesday.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Corbin and daush-
ter and friend, Miss Taylor arrived at
the A. f. Hundred homie, near Goslin.
Indiana, August list, where they re-
cefved hearty welcome. especially
from their son. Robert, who spent sew
eral months at their home in Delta last
summer. The party will continue on
their journey after a few weeks visit
The above was sent from Goslin. to
the Independent and is very welcome
news. According to letters received
by friends the Corbins are due to ar
rive in Delta about Tuesday
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Auto Service To Grand junction

Auto Service To Grand junction
v. DeMerschman has inaugerated n
daily service for both freight and pas
sengers between Delta and Grand Juno
ton. He also runs daily service
from Delta to Paonia. The Junction
line has one Of those 20-passenger
White trucks. which affords conven-
ience and comfort for those taking the
auto line. On his Paonia line big
G. NJ. c. truck is at the disposal Of
those travelling to North Fork points.
He announces rate of s1.90 cents to
Grand Junction, leaving here daily at
1880 p. m. and leaving Grand Junction
at $50 n. M. for Delta. The Paonia
car leaves Delta at 1850 a. M, return
ing. leaving Paonia at $3.50 p. m. The
line is operated under the name Of
the Motor Transportation company
and have their headquarters at Lay
cock & Kepler's Garage.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
VISIT OF DENVER BUSINESS
MEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

A telegram was received here Tues
day morning announcing that the west
ern slope tour by fifty prominent Den
yer business men rs scheduled last
week, has been indefinitely postponed
and the trip will not be made at this
time.
The exact date of their arrival in
Delta has not been determined rs
yet, but will be in the near future
These men from the Denver business
world are to tour tho country In n
special car in the effort Of bringing
closer connection with outlying his.
tricts and the commercial activities
of our capital city.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Many on Grand Mesa

From reports, it is said, that there
are more people on Grand Mesa this
year than any year past. Delta is
taking advantage of this resort and
hardly full sized audience can be as
sembled here for any purpose. May
this wonderful resort continue to at
tract our people who want a really
pleasant outing so near by.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Heeomi Case Disposed OF

The Hecomi ranch. litigation over
which has been court for some years
past was disposed of during the week.
The ranch was owned by three sis
ters. each at times operating the place
under agreement from the co-owners
and as time went on controversies
came up when settlements were at
tempted. The court appointed ref
cree to hear and take evidence a
couple years ago, and it was the re
port of the referee which occupied the
attention of the court this week.
Some changes were made in the ref
erees report and as it involves many
details the exact status Of the decision
reached will. tame some little period
to figure out
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
OPENING OF SCHOOL
WILL SOON BE HERE

September 2 to PRIMARY Enroll
ment.
September and, 5-High School en-
rollment.
September GO O'Clock p. NJ. An
nual Faculty meeting.
September a-School opens.
December 23 to January 5--Christ.
mas vacation.
January 16-First Semester ends.
January 19-Second semester opens.
March ~ to 29--Spring vacation.
May 3S-School year closes.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Potatoes Drop to $3.50

The potato market fell off 25c yes
terday. Up to Thursday morning the
price remained around s2.75. Investig-
ations into the high cost of living is
given as the decline in the market
Some points in the east the market
has even declined more than what it
has on the Delta markets. 1t is prob
able that the price will go still lower
1t is reported that the government
will not be able to furnish any more
refrigerators, according to report cur.
rent in town yesterday afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
On Tunnel Excursion

On Tunnel Excursion
In company with Everett Sayre.
ditchrider, the Independent man had
the pleasure of going over the Uncom-
pahgre irrigation project on Tuesday.
The trip was made to Olathe where
the party composed Of some % cars.
started out over the big system. Many
and many interesting points were Wis.
tied on the way. including that famous
piece Of engineering, the South Canal.
Space prevents an extended review of
what we took in" on the trip. Next
week will appear a full account OF it,
as well as much data that the writer
secured Of the many employees on the
system as well as considerable facts
that were obtained at the Montrose
headquarters.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
PLANS FOR DELTA CIVIC
IMPROVEMENT CLUB

A number of interested people gath
cred together Thursday evening of last
week at the home of Mrs Gus Schlapp
and listened to an address on Civic
Improvements by Mrs. Carpenter, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs S. l.. Fair.
lamb, who visited in the city the last
week.
Mrs. Carpenter suggested an outline
for this work that has been followed
out in her own town, Tama, Iowa, with
great success, thinking that conditions
in both places were very similar, that
city having about the same population
as Delta. The progressive people there
first organized an improvement club
with a small membership, and provid-
ed rest room in the city hall for the
women and children who came into
town from the country or other vicin-
tiles. Then a start was made to clean
up site for park. A band stand
was built, painted and given a flag;
tables provided that people might
spread lunches. A drinking fountain
was arranged with an overflow that
the children might wade and play in
| it. A small slide was built for the
youngsters, which was later made
larger.
Then the work of beautifying the
park was begun. Flowers and plants
were donated and the local green
house gave much assistance. A man
was provided to care for the flowers
and plants, and also the electric lights,
which were plentiful, and colored
| lights which were had on special oc-
casions.
This park was used for meetings of
every nature. The Fourth of July
celebration was held in the park. The
aid society held their meetings there,
as did the old soldiers. The children
found places to play and there were
shady places under the trees for the
spreading of lunches. A band concert
was given and the money made by sell
ing different things. Pop was sold
for sc and s225OO was taken in at a
nickel a throw.
The city council paid for the electric
lights and assisted in various ways
There were many ways provided to
take care of the financial difficulties.
| EtcIyOuc WdS Icduy u uclP MANY
donations were made. A bazaar was
held and dinner and supper served. At
another time home trained talent
play was given.
The idea Of the Tama community
fog the future is to purchase lots and
build a community house. $1,000 has
already been raised for that. In this
building it is planned to furnish rest
room and a club room for young wom-
en-. The boys have a scout room in
the school building which they enjoy
very much.
The officers Of this Improvement
club are a president, vice president.
secretary and treasurer and various.
committees. A meeting is held every
Saturday afternoon at the City Hall
Everyone is invited to become mem
bers of the organization. This seems
to be one of the best plans we have
heard of for improvement along this
line and believe that with a congrega-
tion of the people of Delta and will
ingness to work and boost for park
that is so badly needed here. that we
too can make wonderful progress in
beautifying the town and making it
more pleasant place in which to live
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
REV. PARRY WIRES THAT HE
WILL BE HERE AUGUST 81

There was great disappointment
over the fact that Rev. Alfred b. Parry
could not be present to occupy the
pulpit last Sunday at the Baptist
church.
Mrs. Parry and son, Masterman and
daughter. Ruth. arrived in Delta last
Saturday evening. Rev. Parry will ar.
rive from Tennessee. according to a
wire from him, August 31st.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Flying Circus Delayed

The big bombing planes which were
to have been in Glenwood Springs the
past week were delayed to the great
disappointment of many people who
planned to witness the flyers. All the
preparations have been made in Glen
wood for the reception of the aviators
but at this time the exact date OF
their appearance has not been ascer-
tanned.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Complete Invoicing conkIins

The Farmers Supply company, the
new corporation that was recently Or
ganized for the purpose of taking over
and conducting the business formerly
owned and operated by Geo s. sConkfin
have completed the invoicing Of the
stock. A considerable amount of new
goods such as they contemplate carry
ing has been ordered and other items
will gradually be added as the de-
mand warrants
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Visiting Daughter

Visiting Daughter
Mrs. Will Gale is enjoying visit
with her mother and niece, who are
here from Denver. They will remain
about six weeks and thence to Calf
ornia. for the benefit of the little ladies
health.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Small Investment Pays Big

Chas White sold his automobile at
figure, SO he says, from a 40 cent
investment in our Business Local col
umn- A big ranch deal was the re-
suit of another fellow who spent less
than s1.OO. If you are going to buy
or sell, try our Business Local Column
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Entertaining Guest.

6htcT tdTHTHg Outst-
Mrs. Jennie Cook a sister-in-law of
W. G. Cook. is visiting the Cook fam
lily here from Madison, Ohio. Mrs.
Cook arrived Tuesday of last week,
having made the journey in company
with Albert Cook. who is home on fur
Tough. Mrs. Florence Jamison, niece
of Mrs. w. G. Cook, is guest of the
family. coming in Saturday from her
home in Chicago.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Visit Gold Fountain Mine

Drs. Macarthur and James Burgin, n.
j. Bradley, Ed. Dodge, H. NJ. Wilson.
and Dr.. Sanders, who is here on WIS.,
it, have spent the week at the Gold
Fountain Mine near Silverton, as well
as other favorite points in the hills.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Delta Elevator Eniaroing

Oelta Elevator GnIdr0tH0
A new warehouse at the Delta Ele-
vator is about completed, which will
add greatly to the proper facilities for
quick handling of grain as brought in
from the farmers. Mr.. Campbell of
Grand Junction. the general manager,
spent couple days here this week in
specting the new work and comforting
with Mr. Dowd, local manager.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Down From cedavedae

OoWU FT01U OouuVeuH0
Mrs. J. @. Roberts has Just return
ed from the Cedaredge ttstrict and
reports a heavy frost and two inches
Of hail on Grand Mesa Saturday night.
No damage to the Cedaredge crops
that IL noticeable 10 far. No hail fell
at Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Laycock Family Go

Austin Laycock and family departed
to visit Mr.. Laycock's parents, who
live at that place. They made the trip
overland.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Called by illness

Called by illness
Mrs. ]. H. Adams of Garnet Mesa
was called to Ridgway Sunday morn
ing by the illness of her daughter. She
is reported some better at the present
time.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Fair Lists Out.

Premium list of the Montrose fair
dates are September 16 to 10, and an
inspection of the premium list reveals
the fact that they are going to have
many things up there well worth WIS.,
iting
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Electric Bread Machine Here

Arthur's bakery received their new
electric bread mixer yesterday and it
will be in operation within day or
two. The new mixer has a capacity
of $50 large loaves of bread at one
time. 1t will make the finished loaf
evener. finer grain, maintain absolute
uniformity and besides is more san
itary.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15
Miss Nutter Home

Miss Anna Nutter, the city librarian,
returned this week from a two weeks
vacation spent in Denver, and is again
taking charge of the library.
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15

Blaine Family at ouray
Mrs. C. E. Blaine and son, Mrs. Bur-
dick, and Mrs. ]. H. Cramps are spend
ing their vacation at Ouray. They are
expected to return Sunday. .
The Delta independent., 1919-08-15

Governor Stephan on H. c. 1.
Governor Shopp has appointed
Lieutenant Governor George Stephan
of Delta, to head a commission to in
quire into the high cost of living.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-03
HEARTS TREATED FREE
Or. Franklin Miles, the Great Special
list, Gives a $3.50 Personal Treat
ment and New Book Free.

To prove the remarkable efficacy
of his new Special Personal Treatment
for heart disease, short breath, pain
in side, shoulder or arm, oppression,
irregular pulse. palpitation, smother,
ing, putting of ankles or dropsey-Dr.
Miles will send to afflicted persons
a $3.50 Free Treatment. Bad cases
usually soon relieved Many report
cured after physicians failed
These treatments are the result of
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bowels, kidneys, bladder and rheu-
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Send for Astonishing Reports Of Cures
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Afflicted persons should avail them
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no Meath comes more suddenly than
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Send for his Heart Book and Two
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-03
On The Screen
WASHINGTON

"The Ordeal of Rosetta" Alice Bra
dy's latest Select Picture, which will
be seen here today and tomorrow at
the Washington Theatre, calls for the
destruction by quake and fire OF a
street in the village Of Cantona, set in
the heart Of volcanic Sicily
To ensure the fidelity to details OF
production which mark every Select
Picture, her director, Emile Chautard.
held consultations with authorities on
seismic disturbances, and perfected
unique mechanical apparatus to bring
about the desired effect most realisti-
cally At the same time, the studio
forces erected the buildings to line
the street; and the big explosion and
fire took place according to specifica-
lions.
This is the disaster that drives Pro-
fessor Gelardi and his surviving daugh-
ter, Rosetta (played by Alice Brady,
to New York, where she becomes a
stenographer and later meets the var
ious adventures which furnish the Or
deal from which she energies victori-
GUS. Her leading man in this produc-
ton for her Select Star Series releases
is Crawford Kent; other members of
her all-star cast include Ormi Hawley,
Maud Turner Gordon, Henry Leone
and Hazel Washburn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-03
Sport Snap Shots
BY JACK KEENE.

received a letter the other day
from Tom Nokes, secretary OF the
Nation Baseball Federation, the ma
tional organization OF amateur base
ball associations. The N. b. F. holds
its annual meeting Jan. IS at Cleve-
land, O, and Nokes gives some inter-
esting Information on the problems
and plans Of the amateurs.
Ton says in part:
1T Is planned to make this meeting
a real convention OF all those interes-
ted n sandlot baseball, as the future
of amateur and semi-professional base
ball Is very rosy and proper steps
should be inaugurated for its advance
mQt under the most favorable au-
specs, and the ideas and opinions OF
al those best versed in sandlot base
bdl are needed now as never before.
aside from the election of officers,
tb federation delegates will have to
cncern themselves with entirely new
rams for the future now that the war
: hs come to an end and the boys are
IRVING home, most Of them with new
;-acquired tastes for the outdoors and
ports. II the federation is to meas
re up to it's opportunities for the es-
ablishment and promotion Of sandlot
,aseaell upon high plane through
out tn United States, 1t must give
seriousconsideration to plans for the
condud of its affairs in a manner new
er befre attempted.
at hoped to have the federation
affilised city associations include all
the tg sandlot baseball centers Of the
great middle west the coming year,
suchAs Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Johns
town Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton,
Canon, Akron, Indianapolis, Toledo,
Detoit, Louisville, Kansas City, Min
neaolis, st. Paul, Duluth, Chicago,
De- Moines, st. Louis and other cities.
tits noteworthy that nearly all Of the
iJdustrial centers are represented in
andlot baseball circles. 1t is inter-
Asting to note that in four years the
federation has grown from half doz-
en- city associations to a score or
more of city organizations. and the
lack of funds is all that prevents a
more rapid growth and expansion. 1t
is a matter of much pride with the
federation that it has maintained at
all times a neutral attitude toward
the leading sporting goods manufac-
turing concerns OF the country, thus
assuring the conduct of the sandlot
game for sport rather than for COM
mercial gain.
1.-THE real problems confronting the
federation are standard eligibility
code for players, standard team rules,
standard city association rules. etc.
30 that the boy or young man who
plays baseball in the west is trained
under the same conditions and forced
to meet the requirements of the same
tests as the boy or young man from
the east, south or north. especially ii
comparison is to be made in any
manner as to their respective ability
in the various endeavors Of baseball.
with city associations we'll estab-
lished and supported, the boys and
young men OF these cities may play
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-03
RICHMOND HIGH At
HUNTINGTON TONIGHT

Richmond high school. after win.
ming three games and losing one on
the basketball floor. will go into bat
tie at Huntington tonight with hopes
high Of redeeming themselves for
their defeat last Friday at the hands
OF Rushville.
Nothing is known Of the strength
OF the Huntington team, but in recent
years it has stood we'll in the state
tourney.
With VanAllen and Stegman in good
form and Dolllns, Eversman and Price
In top shape it is expected that Rich
mond will make good showing
against Huntington.
Stegman was little of form in hit
ting the hoops last Friday, but 1t is
expected that he will return to form
tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-03
PAGE SEVEN

demonstrate their wonderful powers
of drollery, to say nothing OF their
skill in dancing. is demonstration OF
the wisdom Of serving the best kind
OF music even to an extravaganza In
other words, here is In "Chin Chin"
one more proof that good music pays.
Music and dancing are so closely
allied in these latter days that some
felix's forget that while the latter Is
the universal expression by move
ment of the limbs and body Of sense
or rhythm, which is implanted about
the primitive instincts of the animal
world, the former, beyond certain ele-
nnentary facts OF acoustics, shows no
direct connection with nature inde-
peudently of art.
II is art that determines selection
Of these elementary acoustic facts just
As in painting, are determines selec-
ton of these facts that some under
the cognizance of optics.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-03
::M'ADOO URGES
[continued From Page one.l

should prove Of permanent value and
should continue, If possible, regardless
Of what form of control is decided up
on for the railroads. Such reforms in
clude: Maintenance of the permit sys-
tenn so as to control the traffic at it's
source; maintenance Of heavy loads
for cars; pooling of repair shops;
elimination of circuitous routes; unifl-
cation of terminals; maintenance of
the Sailing day plan; consolidation Of
ticket offices; utilization of universal
mileage tickets; standardization OF
equipment; maintenance Of the uni
form freight classification introduced
by the railroad administration; main
tenance of common time tables be-
tween important points; maintenance
of high demurrage rates and uniform
rules; establishment Of through way
billing freights from point Of origin
to destination; elimination of the old
practice of paying in mileage or per
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-03

diem rental for the use Of freight or
passenger cars Of one carrier by an
other: simplifcation of the old prac-
tice of apportioning inter-line passen-
ger revenue; and utilization of water
routes for the relief of crowded rail
lines
The retiring director general told
the senators how the government, TAX
ing over the railroads the first of last
year at time when they were threat
ened with physical and financial break
down, had righted conditions gradual
ly, moved 6,496,00O troops, hauled
great quantities of food at critical
time in February when the very sue
cess of the war depended on the food
situation and hauled 37,083,000 more
tons Of bituminous coal during the ten
months ending October 81 than in the
same period of the year before.