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The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
DAY WAS NOTABLE
EVENT IN COUNTY HISTORY

The thirteenth annual roundup of
the Delta County Live Stock associ-
alton was held at Delta Friday, and
we never knew there were SO many
COW pnuchers before.
The forenoon was devoted to discus
sions for good and welfare of the asso-
-tion, after which by vote the organ
ization was changed to include the
local organizations of Cedaredge,
Crawford and Hotchkiss, making a
separate unit of the Delta members,
and the whole to be known as the
Delta County Live Stock association.
A board of control was elected, repre-
senting the nine different districts, as
follows: Delta, Alex Calhoun and II.
Thornley,; Cedaredge, Clarence Haw-
ker; Battlement No. .. Harry Wood;
Battlement No. 6, Robert F. Rockwell;
Nucla, Marion Ray; EscaIante, Mr..
Gilbert; Hannah Creek, Mr.. Van Pelt;
Minnesota Creek, Fred Hammond.
The banquet served at seven o'clock
in the Masonic hall was a model of
eiegence and the Presbyterian ladies
are to be congratulated on their abil-
ity to handle it SO well, especially in
ew of the fact that the crowd ex-
exceeded the guarantee by 30.
After the delightful repast mum
ber of toasts were responded to in fit
ting manner. Mortimer Stone was
toastmaster and the following respond
ed: Hon Robt. F. Rockwell, Bills and
Bulls" VIII c. Barnes, Arizona
tK)nights." John H Hatton, Hunt
ing for Grass" John p. Klug, pres
ident of the State Live Stock associ-
alton, Swapping Horses" Aubrey
Bonnet, THE Hun Roundup" How
ID NJ. Jay, Horse Wrangling.r Dr..
II. X. Porter prefacod the affair with
one of his witty addresses which was
enjoyed by everyone.
dance at Elk's hall completed the
nights enjoyment
after the feed the newly elected
board convened and elected the fol-
lowing 10 serve as officers for the
coming year: Robt F. Rockwell, pres
ident; Alex Calhoun. 1st vice presid-
ent: Clarence Hawker. 2nd vice pres
ident; Geo. c. Wilson, secretary; II.
THORNLEY,, treasurer,
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
BUSINESS MEN AND FARMERS
REPORT ON POTATO FLOUR MILL

| Since the advent of the potato -four
mill industry in our midst so many
arguments have been advanced both
pro and con regarding the proposition
that a number of the business men
and farmers got together this week
and committee composed of Mayor
Watson H. Stewart, ]. E. Moore,
Z. Hillman, A. r. Fairbanks and z
NJ Gramm, was appointed to investig
ate and report The following is their
findings:
1. A mass of information received
from various sources was carefully
considered, and in no case was any
thing found which would reflect on
the character. honesty, business abil-
ity of E. NJ. Gramm, the president OF
the above company.
2. The business of the above COM
pany is of three kinds, and it is
thought advisable to discuss each one
separately so as to form fair opinion
of the merits of the company as n
whole:
A The company holds an option to
purchase the land. buildings. and bus
mess now owned and operated by
George Conklin. This property is
worth more than the purchase price
and will form a valuable asset TO
the company. The business is an old
established one. it is now paying
good profit annually, and this profit
should be materially increased in the
future, if properly developed.
B. The company proposes to do a
considerable business in the shipping
of produce. If properly managed, it
is an established fact that a good prof
it can be made from this, and on a
basis of 500 or 600 cars shipped an
nually. should yield a good return on
the investment
C. The proposal to erect a mill to
manufacture of potato an dother veget-
able flours, is worthy, inasmuch as it
utilizes the Gull or waste potatoes of
the district the poorer quality as well
as the best quality of pinto beans, and
such other vegetables as pumpkins.
squash, etc. But the vegetable flour
industry being now in the country and
being but a comparatively small de-
mand for the flour, it is the opinion
of this committee that the marketing
of the flour may offer serious diff
culties unless an efficient selling or
ganization is established to place it
on the market The vegetable flour
/ industry undoubtedly has prospects of
success in the future, as the majority
of the information considered shows
but it may be some little time be-
fore the use of the flour becomes
general throughout the country.
Summing up, The Farmers Milling
( Produce Co, have secured an eN-
cellent piece of property and paving
business in the deal made with George
Conklin: the produce shipping end of
their business can be made to yield
a profit if properly managed: the po
tato flour mill is an uncertain ele-
ment at the present time due to the
limited amount of flour but its pros
poets for the future appear to be good.
Signed. w. H. STEWART. Chairman
J. E. MOORE
Z. NJ. GRAMM
J. E. HILLMAN
A. D. FAIRBANKS.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
GOES TO LOOK INTO OIL
MATTERS IN ROUTT COUNTY

r, Poulos. who has 100 acres of land
in Routt County. has just learned that
a refinery is about to be installed at
Steamboat Springs, and that the re-
finery will handle the vast quantities
of petroleum with which the sand
stone lodges there are impregnated.
A great deal OF oil has been found
on land adjoining Mr.. Poulos' and he
believes that his will also be found
rich in oil He expects to remain
in that section all summer and we
trust that his hopes will fully he real
ized
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
DELTA woMAN's CLUB
MEETS NEXT WEEK

The final meeting OF the woman's
cub win be held next "Wednesday.
May 2s. at 3 O'Clock. Progrom:
Current Events, Mrs. A. c. Remine-
ton
Piano Solo. Helen Hillman
Vocal Solo. Mrs. c. r. Harding.
Election of officers.
Vocal Solo. Mrs o. b. Cook.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
Automobile Repairing

AutonooVe hepa'F'u9
Nelson f. Lewis has Just obtained
his diploma from well known school
having completed course in gasoline
engine and all kinds of automobile en-
gine mechanics. He is now open for
engagements and will cater to farm
trade. He was reared on farm and
Is well acquainted with every branch
of the industry. II your machine needs
an overhauling, drop him line at the
Delta postoffice and he will look you
UP. He will also. give home course
to those desiring II.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
Bride Home For Visit

An arrival Saturday from Los An.
geles California. was Mrs. r. +. Baker
who until her marriage few months
ago was Miss lone Obergfell. pop
ular Delta girl. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George f. Obergfell. She will
spend the summer here. later going
to Chicago and other points before re-
turning to her California home.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
Arrives Tuesday

Arrives Tuesday
Mrs. Herbert Williamson arrived
Tuesday morning from Stockton for a
few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Cole. From here Mrs. William
son goes to New York to meet her
daughter. who has been engaged in
war work in France and is returning
home.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
Death of Mrs. Raymond DOTS

A message received Friday morning
by C. o. Dotts announced the death
of Mrs. Raymond Dotts at Corydon,
Iowa. No details were given and as
yet the cause is not known. Mrs. Dotts
spent her girlhood here. where she
was known as Ada Arterberry. The
parents. sister and brother reside at
Gunnison. and sincere sympathy is
extended to them and to the sorrowiag
husband and little ones In their great
loss
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23

To Denver
w. e. Schoolfield who has been here
for some time looking after cattle
interests departed this week for Dem
yer to remain until after the wedding
OF his daughter. Miss Ethel. which oc-
ours the fourth OF June.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
Eekert Couple Wsds

Eckert CouPIo Weot
A wedding OF interest to many was
was held at Eckert Wednesday morn.
ing when Miss Ethel Steele. tho
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Steele,
became the bride Of Leslie Hart. Both
Of the contracting parties have been
residents OF Eckert for a number OF
years and have many friends who will
wish them well. The newlyweds took
the morning train the same day for
Ouray where they will spend a short
honeymoon after which they win re-
turn to make their home at Eckert.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
Interesting Booklet

Interesting Booklet
The Forest Service has just issued
an attractive booklet describing the
recreation features. transportation fa-
cilities. etc, Of the Uncompahgre Ma.
tional Forest. particularly near Ouray.
A copy has been sent to this office
and anyone may obtain one by calling
at the local Forest office.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
Episcopal Diocesan Convention

Episcopal Diocesan Convention
Rev. Hugh d. Wilson is In attend
ance at the Episcopal Diocesan con-
convention at Grand Junction. which
closes Sunday. A nationwide cam
paign Of reconstruction will be dis
cussed at length and will be one Of
the leading subjects for consideration.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
To visit Mother

To visit Mother
Mrs. H. f. Stockham and two child
rem, Margaret and Thomas were pas
sengers Tuesday to Markle. Indiana.
where they will visit several weeks
with the lady's mother. Mrs. Shoup.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
lover" In the Centenary Drive

0Ncr IN tnc ScHtcHary oTNe
The local Methodists won great
victory this week when they exceeded
their allotment in the big Centenary
drive by half even before the drive
started. The church has paid off its
debt In addition to this during the last
few months and is in n prosperous
condition.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
eaily Comes Down

eaiiy Comes Down
J. Guy Baily, well known print OF
the Western Slope. blew in Sunday to
watch the ball games and get acQuaint-
ed. After number of years working
for others, he has decided to get into
the game for himself. purchasing an
interest in the -Devinney Job
printing office at Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23

Eiehty-ninth On Way Home
According to dispatches, the seth
Division of which Delta County has
so large a corner. sailed for America
Thursday of last week. The return of
the boys will be awaited anNiously.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23
To Presbytery Meeting.

Rev. ]. A. Hunsicker and H. ], Hol-
brook. the former from Eckert and
the latter from Delta are attending
the Presbyterian General Assembly at
St Louis this week.
The Delta independent., 1919-05-23

Owing to crowded columns. much
interesting news has necessarily been
held over till next week.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1919-11-07
SILAS ST. JOHN, PONY
EXPRESS RIDER IS DEAD

SAN DIEGO, CAL, November g.
Silas St. John, a native of New York
City, and widely known in express cir
Giles throughout the United States, is
dead here at the age of "a, after an
eventful career which included fights
with Mexicans in Arizona, the rough
experiences of pioneer and the ex-
citing life of pony express rider
across the plains.
Mr.. St. John was born in Essex ST.,
Ne Y - ~, !" IS, r be-
ing the first water purveyor VIII
Croton water was introduced into the
metropolis. T : SET, st. Join rent
ed house f1Nm TIE CO. IL e of
the late theodore T }osevelt. He r'as
p reachinist and helped build The first
rotary printing press, which, acc rd-
ing to Sila st. John, was sold to F
,..u Hoe Tor $1C 0CJ.
Silas St. John came West on All OK
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1919-11-07

wagon in 1868, locating in California
| where he assisted in the construction
! of the first railroad in this state, the
Sacramento Valley Railroad. He was
ticket agent at Folsom, and from that
place went to San Diego and started
in the overland all and express bus
mess.
He helped string the lines OF the
Butterfield system from the Mlsslss-
ippi to Mesilla on the Rio Grande
which later merged with the Overland
Mail Company In September, 1858.
while sleeping at Dragon Springs,
sAriz.. st. John was attacked by three
Mexicans and so badly injured that his
left arm was amputated. Later he
was with the Adams Express Com
pany for thirty years, but in recent
years lived in comparative retirement
near this city.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1919-11-07

We repair furniture of all kinds.
Ring 100 M.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1919-11-07

We correct the eyes of school chill
dren by properly fitted glasses. Ari-
IONA Optical Co.
The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1919-11-07

SAVE YOUR EYES. Consult Ari-
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The daily morning oasis. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1917-1920, 1919-11-07
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Glad to Try Anything

WINS
Three. years ago. my system
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would relieve me. Peruna was
Recommended to me as a fine
blood remedy and tonic, and I
! soon found that it was worthy
my condition materially and in a
short time L was all over my
trouble. I owe my restoration to
] health and strength to Peruna.
nr'>lad to endorse it"
Sold Everywhere
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-03
CAPITAL STIRRED
BY JAPAN'S STAND
Makino's Statement Indicates
Extreme Tension. (;
Special Despatch to The sry

WASHINGTON. April 2.-Immediate In
terest and some concern have been
aroused in official and diplomatic circles
here by the statement Of Baron Maxine,
head of the japanese delegation in
Paris. that Japan is not too proud to
fight" but Is too proud to accept n
position OF racial inferiority IN any
League Of Nations plan. The japanese
statement is regarded here as rejecting
the acute tension now prevailing In
Paris over the question OF whether a
racial equality clause Is to be incor-
porated in the league covenant.
There Is some show OF resentment in
Administration circles over the attitude
the Toxic Government has taken. The
campaign which the Japanese have
launched TO win the world support for
racial equality has not been welcome
here. The resurrection of President
Wilson's phrase TOO proud to fight
by Baron Maxine is regarded as likely
to cause further resentment here.
Although Baron Makino's statement
might be interpreted as a threat. the
consensus here is that II Is only threat
in the sense that other delegations in
Paris are nesorting to threats TO press
their particular contentious.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-03
HAMBURG'S CROWDS
SEE GRAIN ARRIVE
Guards at Dock as u. S.
Ships Unload.
BY the Associated PRESS.

HAMsuRG, April (delayed) The
1uiet which had set In at this port after
the departure Of German ships for allied
ports. In happily disturbed now by the
creaking and thanking of cranes and
windlasses which are lifting the pre-
cious cargoes of American wheat out Of
the holds of the West Carnifax and Lake
st. Clair. the first American relief ships
to arrive here.
The unusual spectacle Of huge piles
OF sacks Of wheat and -four In Turing
numerous sightseers to the docks. APP
parently In the hope Of obtaining some
OF the coveted grain which may be
spilled. The limit to which the. Curl
osity asserted itself. however, has
prompted the American commission in
charge OF food distribution to throw I
strong Gordon of American guards
around both ships and only the men en-
gagged in dscharging the cargoes are
permitted on the docks Even the work
men are subjected to scrutiny at the
end Of the day and are not permitted to
leave until they have passed inspection
None Of the -four IL permitted to go
to waste and all that leaks from broken
or damaged sacks Is carefully gathered
up and put In new containers. The quail
ity Of the -four excites admiration from
the onlookers. 1t invariably is referred
TO as the choicest California flour"
probably because both ships are said TO
have cleared from San Francisco and
passed through the Panama Canal.
The red flag which had been flying
from the tower of the city hall here since
the revolution last November has been
hauled down.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-03
WASHINGTON LOOKS
FOR SIBERIAN MOVE
Situation Is Confused and
Officials Are Rsficent.
Special pespa,eh to rnr srN

WASHINGTON, April Though moth
Ing definite regarding decision on the
question of a new policy toward Russia
had reached officials UP TO to-day, II was
evident that action was hourly expected.
Diplomatic circles have had reports that
Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain
had counselled opening negotiations with
Lenine as the lesser OF many evils and
the general understanding has been that
any such attempt would have TO be
based upon n promise by the Allies to
withdraw troops from Russia.
The failure of the conference planned
to take place between Russian represen-
tatives and representatives OF the Allies
at Princes Islands last January was due
primarily to Lenlne's unwllingness 10
enter into pourparlers while allied or
American troops remained on Russian
soil.
There Is sharp division OF opinion
among the diplomats as TO the wisdom
OF parleylng with Lenine and withdraw
ing the forces from Russia. The Japa-
ilese are understood to be pronouncedly
against the plan. There are now said
to be about 10000 Japanese In Siberia
and withdrawal OF these forces II Is be-
lieved would be part OF any bargain with
the Bolsheviki.
II is doubted here whether the Allies
will consent to withdraw forces from
Archangel prior to agreement with the
de facto authorities OF Russia. But a
promise to withdraw as soon as settle
, ment of outstanding disputes Is reached
is regarded as quite probable. The whole
situation, however, Is still confused and
officials are reserved In their comment,
especially as the facts are In Paris and
not here.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-03

hand fighting, after which the demon
strators were driven of and order re-
stored for the time being.
Stuttgart, however, Is growing nervous.
The gas and electric supplies have been
shut Off and the food situation is serious.
Although the demands OF the strikers
are ostensibly for the removal OF martial
law, the release of political prisoners and
new elections for the Soldiers ana Work
mems councils. II Is believed In Govern
ment quarters that they are working
systematically under the surface to bring
about the downfall of the Government
by which they hope to endanger the ma
tional Government. 1t Is claimed that II
is intended that the strikes here shah
spread all over Germany.
The Majority Socialists have not taken
definite attitude IN the situation and
seemingly are divided. The Independent
Socialists and the Spartacans are work
ing together. Only two newspapers, one
Majority Socialist and one Independent
are permitted to appear.
The Government has proclaimed q
state Of seige in the city and its environs
All shops. theatres and public places
must close from o'clock In the evening
until o'clock In the morning, and all
street traffic Is forbidden after 3 O'Clock
at night.
The counter strike which was called
az n protest against the general wsikout
OF workinemen has been Joined by
tadesmen. merchants, manufacturers
State ana municipal officials, doctors and
chemists. No local papers are issued
and postal and tramcar services have
been suspended.
The general strike does not appear tc
have affected Industrial cities Of wurt-
temberg except Goeppingen and Ess.
lingen.
The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs ha.
issued a warning to State employees not
to participate in the strike because II
Is entirely a political movement intended
to overthrow the Government The EN-.
ployees are warned that II they 20 or
strike they not only will not draw nay
for the period OF idleness. but may for.
felt their positions
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-03
SPAIN FOR LEAGUE,
NOTE TELLS WILSON
Adheres to Principles as Ex-
pressed in Covenant.

PARIS, April Spain Is DESTROYS of
adhering to the League of Nations, and
has 80 notified President Wilson. In n
letter under date OF March 81 the Span
fsh Ambassador In Paris addresses Pres
dent Wilson on the subject as follows:
'MR PRESIDENT: The Government Of
his Majesty has charged me to make to
your Excellency, In the capacity of Pres
ident Of the Special Commission of the
Peace Conference for the League Of
Nations. the following declaration:
THE Spanish delegate, present at the
meetings held at Paris on the Goth and
21st OF this month. has notified the
Government OF his Majesty Of the senti-
ment held at these meetings by the mem
bers OF the Special Commission OF the
Peace Conference for the Preparation of
the League OF Nations, and of the ex-
PLANTATION given concerning the various
articles of the project OF the covenant,
upon certain aspects Of which the Span
ish commission entrusted with the study
q this matter thought II expedient to
shed light.
This delegate also said that Lord
Robert Cecil. the British delegate, at the
end OF the session stated that he did not
think t premature TO declare that the
allied Governments would welcome into
the League of Nations all the neutral
oouutries represented at said meetings.
THE Government of His Majesty has
noted all Of these declarations with salts
faction, and is happy to be able to give
its adhesion to this covenant as far as
the essentials are concerned. with the
hypothesis that the new draft Of the es-
sentials, which Is to be submitted TO the
conference, will not be changed in It's
general outlines and also that the ex-
animation or the proposed amendments
will facilitate the Introduction OF some
chances Of matters OF detail considered
worthy OF special attention. His Majesty's
Government will take great satisfaction
in seconding an undertaking of such
transcendental Importance.
AT the proper time II will solicit
the necessary authorization Of the Cortes
TO Join In the collaboration OF the Gov
ernments represented at the Peace Con-
ference by becoming a member OF the
Eociety OF Nations
"QuINoNEs DE LEON"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-03
JAPANESE READY
TO USE CITIZENSHIP
LeoUe Hawaii for California
After Naturalization.

HONOLULU. T. H., March 26 tcorre-
spondence) .--Japanese who served in the
United States army here during the
war, thus becoming eligible for natu-
ralisatlon. are leaving Hawaii for Cal
ifornia and other coast points as soon
as they obtain their citizenship papers.
according to Richard Halsey. United
STATES Immigration Inspector here. Sew
eral ecore already have left or have en-
gagged passage. no said.
To date almost two hundred Japane sc
have been naturalized here. II 10 ca l.
mated that almost Ave hundred were
made eligible by military service. Nat.
ufalization Of Japanese still is proceed
ing rapidly before Federal Judge
II. w Vaughan. whose stand on
the question brought a decision from
Washington that Orientais who had
served In the army were entitled to cit
izenship the same as other aliens.
SAN FRANcfsco. April 2.--Different
opinions concerning the rights of Japa-
i1ese fisturalized IN Hawaii to No'a land
in California were expressed by Edward
White. immigration Commissioner. and
r. w. Harrison, Chief Assistant State
Attorney-General, here to-day.
ihese Jdpdnese nave tne Iun rltnt
TO exercise ali the rights OF AMERICAN
citizens. as their naturalist ton has been
unreld and II IN strict accord with 'he
Congressional act of May 8, 1915" Mr..
White said.
THE right Of these Japanese to bod
! land In California still 's question of
! doubt" Mr. Harrison said. The inter-
probation of the United States District
Court of Hawaii, whereby they were
granted their citizenship. and the up.
holding Of that titlzenhsh'n by the Fed
eral Bureau of Naturalization does moi
| thoroughly establish their claim as far
"a the State OF California is concerned
We are not bound by the decisions OF
that court or that bureau.
THE issue could be decided here by
the Attorney General bringing an ac.
tion to have lands purchased by such
Japanese escheat to the state, or by any
interested parties bringing custer pro
ceedlnRs"
In the event the citizenship OF s-tct
| Jabanese finally Ia established they
could hold unlimited lands borrow ur.
] limited funds and exercise every right
J of an American citizen. Harrison said