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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
HARRISBURG HAS 75,sI7.
Pennsylvania Capital Grew Is Per Cent
in 10 Years: Oshkosh 0.3 Per Cent.
/ Press 70 Every Evening

nv Associated Press TO Every Eveltng
Washington. March 3l.-Population
statistics announced today by the Census
Bureau included:
Harrisburg, Pa, 75,9l7, an incr ease OF
II 731. or lS.3 per cent over 1910
Oshkosh. Wis, 33, 162, increa Sc 100, or
Peru. Ind, 1861, increase 1851, or
I51 per cent. 80,
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, 7,243, IN
crease 722 or Ill per cent.
haywood. Ills, I2,072, increase 1859
or 50.3 per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following projects have been APP
proved by the building Inspector
Third street, 4l3 west g. NJ Wrighting-
ton. owner and builder addition. S525
Monroe street southeast corner Mary
land avenue: John Kowalski. owner;
A Michalowski, buldeE; alterations. $3.50.
Washington street S07 DR. P \.
Traynor owner, ] f. Healy and Sons,
Inc. builders; addition, $3.50
Madison street, I'll n Nardo owner,
II. d Black builder alterations, Si00.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
DEMAND STERLING INTTcvEs.
Italian Lire and French Francs Show
Decline at Opening.
= ,,,,,,,a t,,rl I1rass 70 Every Evening

Nv Associated Press to Every Evening
New York, March 31.-Lire checks
made new low record in the foreign
exchange market here today being quoted
at the rate of 2072 to the dollar, a de
cline of 10 centimes from yesterdays
Demand sterling opened at $3.S614, a
gain of 81 Of cent Franc checks were
0noted at 1906 to the dollar, "A decline
II l6 centimes. marks at lao cents,
and Canadian dollars at VIM cents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
DECI ION FOR DEFENDANT.
Keeling VS.. Whitlock Action for Shutting
OF Heat and Water.

Decision for the defendant has been
handed down by Judge Rice, in Court
of Common Pleas, in the case OF Alfred
KEELING VS.. Paul Whitlock. The plalntifi
sued for damages for alleged shutting
off of heat and water in an apartment
house.
In the case of Mary ii. Burrows, VS..
Bessie Keane, administrative OF Frames
r. s. Davis, decision has been gwen IN
favor of the defendant. Suit was brought
for compensation from the estate for
the nursing of Mr.. Davis in his last
illness.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
Arrested on Forgery Charge.

Gilbert Butler, oolored, aged 2S years,
was arrested by Detectives Riley and
Kempski about six O'Clock tins morning,
ON two charges Of forgery lie is alleged
to have forged a check of Joseph ).
Hamilton Company for $50 and one Of
G. J. johnson for $50 The checks were
cashed by Moses Besitsky, IA East
Twelfth street Upon having them cashed
Butler is alleged to have said they were
pay checks 4 further investigation Is
being made of the case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
SIS 900 LOSS BY STORM.
Loss Of Life by Sundays Tornado IN
West Totals 164.

by Associated Press To Every Evening
Chicago, March 31.-Distriots OF the
middle west and south swept by tornadoes
Sunday with loss of l64 lives were re-
covering rapidly today and rebuilt homes
and buildings began TO rise from the wreck
age.
Property loss suffered inthe eight states
affected was estimated today at sio,ooo,-
600 to $l5,000,00O
With wire communication restored ana
reports from practically all isolated regions
it was believed that the death list would
not be changed materially.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
SOFT COAL OPERATORS
AND WORKERS AGREE
Tentative Contract, Subject TO
Some Alterations, Reached;
Good for Two Years.
nr A..ociated press 20 Exery Erenlng

New York, March 3l-A tentative
contract was approved today at a meet
ing Of a subcommittee of bltummous
coal operators and workers appointed
10 negotiate a new wage agreement and
il was considered later by the general
sacle committee.
John l.. Lewis. president Of the United
Mine Workers. said the scale committee
might alter some provisions of the tenta-
tive contract. If no alterations are mad,
If viii be signed today and he IN force for
two wears. In general ITS terms follow the
award of President Wilson's coal com
mission
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
REVOLUTION IN TURKEY
AGAINST THE ALLIES
Ottoman Empire in Uprising; Con.
stantinople Quiet, is Report
From Hungary.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris, March 81 The breaking out of
revolution all over Turkey except in
Constantinople, directed against the allies,
is reported ~ the Poster Lloyd of Buda
pest, according to dispatch from Basic
TO the Fournier Agency here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
State Board Of Health Meeting.

The annual meeting of the State Board
Of Health will be held at the Hotel du
Pont tomorrow at 1890 The report OF
the work for the year will be presented
and other routine matters will come up
for attention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
Y. NJ. III. A. Ball.

The second annual ball Of the Y. NJ. ii.
A. will be held in the New Century Club
tonight. A Philadelphia orchestra and
several professional entertainers have
been engaged for the occasion The com
mittee in charge has featured many novel;
ties and special dances as q part of the
program.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
Homemade Candy Sale.

There will be sale of homemade candy
at the Wilmington Gas Co, Office on
Saturday from q. IN. to u noon The
proceeds are for Sunnybrook Cottage.
Those wishing to order and those who have
clean candy boxes they viii contribute
should call Mrs. Donald 5. Ashbrooke,
felenhOne 32i.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
Italian Settlement House Meeting.

The Italian Settlement House neighbor-
hood viii have meeting this afternoon.
Mrs. w j. Cohalan Mrs Floy Il, Booth
and Mrs. w. b Thompson will meet with
the Italian mothers for the PURPOSE OF
discussing proper dressing for small chill
dTen
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
Church Open For Meditation and Prayer

For the convenience Of those who
may wish to use the church for prayer
and meditation during Holy Week
Westminster Presbyterian Church will
be opened at 10 every morning this week
and remain open during the day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31
Carranza Arrests Rebel Leader.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
El Paso, Tex, March 31.-General
Robert Ceiudo, noted rebel leader in
South Mexico, has been arrested by Car
rama officials III connection with an
arms plot, according to an official des-
patch made public here today by Albert
Ruiz Sandoval, acting Mexican Consul
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-31

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SENATE WOULD Nor vors,

Before going into conference, the sui
fraglsts felt they had the Senate, and
they planned 70 bring the resolution ip
there TINS morning, but it was sand the
.anti's. were able to block TINS, the m
tention being to pass the buck to the
House. which Was expected 70 vote tnS
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
KINDERGARTEN FOR pELTAs
TOTS TO OPEN NEXT MONDAY

The Delta kindergarten will open
next Monday morning in the Sunday
school room OF the Presbyterian
church.
The hours will be from to 1880 n.
m.
Mrs. F. r. Stemme. a lady with ex-
tensive experience in the work. will
be the instructor.
The tuition for the first month will
be Sc. payable In advance. Owing to
the narrow margin on which the
school will be run. Il will be necessary
To make this regulation. II more pn-
pills enroll than are now enrolled the
fee will be reduced later. Special
rates will be made where two child
rem from one family attend.
Each child should bring pair of
kindergarten scissors.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
BANK OF NORTH FORK WAS
ROBBED FRIDAY MORNING

Early Friday morning il was an.
nounced that the Bank of North Fork
owned by the Duke Brothers and
others. had been robbed and about
$4,000 in cash ana liberty bonds and
securities totaling $4,000 were stolen.
The cash consisted OF 81 900 in gold /:
$1,000 in silver and $1,000 in paper.
The safe was blown and everything in
sight appropriated.
II. X. Erlbrookes. fingerprint ex.
pert for the Denver branch of the
Burns detective agency which pro.
tects members of the American Ban.
kers' association has been here wor.
king on the case during the past week
1t is believed that the gang is com
posed of three men and one or two
women. One of the women is slight
of figure and is said to dress in boys
clothes during the robberies. The pet
ticoat bandit was seen so dressed
when the Deertrail State bank was
robbed on October 18th. While her
companions looted the vault she wal
ted In an automobile and served as
a lookout She is also believed to be
the same one who assisted in several
robberies last spring.
Indications are that these men ate
dinner at the New Perkins restaurant
on Thursday, The woman is said to
travel alone.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
EIGHT POINTS OF THE
ADVANCING TOWN
PULLING TOGETHER.

Unity is fundamental to all other
factors that create community ad-
vance. II you have not got lot of
people who pull together. you will
not have the good schools and good
stores and improvements. and the
other conditions that create and
stand for progress.
II there are many personal jealou-
sizes in a city, if organizations cherish
bitter feeling of rivalry, if different
neighborhoods are unfreindly. you
throw wet blanket over every effort
that anyone makes to improve condi-
tions
People will not give time and ef-
fort to public causes. unless they can
feel that they have universal CO.
operation.
Nexness. Beauty Public Spirit.
Business Hustle. Good Schools, Good
Stores, improvements. Pulling To-
gether, these are eight factors that
make a town sure to go ahead. The
Independent is confident that Delta
has these elements of progress in an
unusually good degree. and hence 1t
looks forward to its future with un-
bounded confidence.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
cedaredse Minister Celebrates
Sixtieth Year of the Ministry

On the night of Thursday, October
l4th an event of more than passing
interest took place in the village of
Cedaredge. when DR.. McKendree De
Motto celebrated the sixtieth ami
versary of his entrance into the min
istry of the Methodist Episcopal
church. DR.. Denote win soon reach
the seventy-ninth anniversary of his
birth and sixty years ago on the 14th
of October he preached his first SER
mon great concourse of people
were assembled in the church to par
ticipate in the happy event. A musi-
cal program was rendered. in which
DR.. Denote himself took part, singing
a hymn as a solo which he himself
had written for the occasion. He
also preached sermon on the text
he used for his first sermon sixty
years ago. and preached it as nearly
ms he could remember on that his
maiden effort. 4 purse of gold. sixty
dollars. was then presented TO him.
in behalf of the congregation, by Dr.
George F. Klein of Delta. The ladies
of the church had prepared feast or
good things in which all participated
before departing The occasion was
a happy one and the wish was eN-
pressed that DR. De Motto might have
sixty more years in the Ministry OF
tbe Eospe,
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
Forest Rangers Wanted.

The United States Forest service
announces an open competitive ex-
animation for forest rangers, both
male and female. The appointing Of
fiters have the right to specify the
sex desired in requesting certificatiou
of eligihles. The entrance salary for
rangers is from 5000 to $1,000 per year
and appointees whose services are sat
isfactory may be allowed. after the
first month. to the increase granted
by congress of $50 per month. Year
long employment is not guaranteed to
probatiopal forest rangers. owing to
the winter months when their SER
vices are not required on the forests.
Preference is given, however. to fur.
6ughed employees whose services
have been satisfactory. when the
force is recruited at the opening OF
the next field season. Examinations
will be conducted at the Forest Ser.
vice office in Delta on October 2Sth
Additional Information may be OBJ
tained from that office.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
SUGAR FACTORY GENTLEMEN
VISIT FACTORY WEDNESDAY,

a. f. Carlton and S. W. Sinsheimer.
officials of the Holly Sugar corpora
ton. came in Wednesday morning
fon an official inspection trip of the
handsome new Delta factory, and an
nounce themselves as highly gratified
with the progress made Mr.. Carlton
remained until Thursday, but Mr.. Sim
sheimer will remain a few days longer
In company with these gentlemen
was r. P. Davie, for a number of
years active with the Western Sugar
company. Mr.. Davie has disposed of
his business interests in Colorado and
now makes his home in Los Angeles.
Mr.. Davie fought the erection of
the factory at Delta for several years
knowing how it would affect his COM
pany's interests. but he is good
loser and Voluntarily expressed his
delight in the new factory here He
said: Il certainly want to congratu-
late you on your handsome factory.
1t is the last word in sugar factory
construction and l have been instru-
mental in building four mills myself"
Regarding the struggle through
which Delta passed. Mr.. Davie said:
You people are good fighters, and the
securing of the mill at Delta only
demonstrates the fact that persis-
tence wins and that people can get
what they want If they go after it and
stay with it I know how much credit
is due to the Independent for secu-
ring this mill for Delta and I have
certainly got to hand it to you for
to the end.
do you know, love Colorado"
continued Mr.. Davie, "and although 1
have no business interests here at
present l just have to get back here
once in while to see the place"
Mr.. Davie left in the afternoon for
home and will return in about a
his wife being in a Denver
hospital taking treatment for goitre.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
WELL KNOWN CORY RANcHMAN
DIES AT PASADENA. CALIFORNIA.

Telegraphic messages received here
Monday announced the death on sun
day of f. p. Watson. former we'll
known Surface creek ranchman. Mr..
Watson was ut Pasadena, California.
where he had gone to spend the win
ter. Death was due TO complication
of troubles. He was about 6S years of
age.
The deceased WAS among the best
known ranchers in his section. He
disposed of his ranch and personal
property. Geo. O. Reshaw obtaining
100 of the original 400 acre ranch.
about n year and n half ago.
The body will probably be taken
to the family home in New York
where his brother. the only surviving
member of the family resides.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
OLDER BOYS CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD HERE SOON

Under the auspices of the State
Committee of the Y. NJ. C. A.. an older
boys conference for boys Il years of
age and over, of the Western Slope
will be held in Delta November 12.
- and IA 4 fine program is planned
including number of outside speak
erS, among them being Rev. F. F.
Eden, pastor of the First Baptist
church of Pueblo. Rev Eden is con-
sidered one of the best boys speakers
in the state. having appeared with
great success at other conferences.
This conference will be one of the
big events of the year. and it is hoped
that Delta may have good represen-
tation. On the local general arrange
ments committee Professor Deck and
Professor Crawford will act as chair
man. while Principal Beahm Will be
in charge of the entertainment.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
DEATH CALLS o. MecAMMON
AT RIPE AGE OF IS YEARS.

On Thursday. October 21st. the
soul of Daniel Nc Cannon took its
flight TO the God who gave it, after
severe illness of about a week. Mr.
McCammon had complication of
diseases which he could not shake off
owing TO his advanced years. During
the last week he was constantly in a
stupor and passed peacefully away.
The deceased was born at Trenton,
Missouri. on October 18th, 1912, and
was therefore but two days past IS
years of age at the time of his demise
On August Z. 1862, he was married
to Miss Emily Katherine Owen. at
London. Kentucky. Nine children were
the issue of the union. five of whom
with the widow still survive. They
are as follows: Mrs. R K. Keith of
Goodman, Missouri: Mrs. Maude
Hobbs. of Colorado Springs; Mrs. Ed
Clary of Goodland, Kansas; Mrs. ]. NJ.
King and John McCammon, both of
Delta.
The family moved to Delta three
years ago last August. and have made
their home here since that time.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at 200 o'clock from the
Remley mortuary. Rev. A. B. Parry
of the Baptist church making the ad-
dress
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
DELTA Hi.Y CLUB HAVE
VERY ENJOYABLE MEETING

On Wednesday noon OF last week.
the first meeting Of the Delta Hi-Y
club was held in the basement of the
Methodist church.
II was conducted by Mr.. G. A. Pac-
ker. our new District Y. NJ. c. A.
Secretary and is forerunner OF
many such meetings. In the future.
The group consisted OF about twen-
ty boys, from the High School. while
Supt. Foster. Principal Beahm. Judge
Stewart, Mr.. Mathers. and Rev. Klein
were welcome guests.
The Ladies' of the church very gra-
ciously prepared most delightful
luncheon which was enjoyed by all.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
w. c. T. U. MOTHERS MEETING
TO BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON

The Mothers meeting of the W. c.
L. will be held at the home of Mrs.
a. c. Remington this afternoon tFri-
day) at which time the following pro-
gram will be given:
Devotional. led by Mrs |. Nj. Conklin.
Explanation of Non-Partisan League
Platform Mrs. VIM. w. Dingman.
Talk on Christian Principles in
Politics M Miss Anna Norberg.
Piano Duet Mrs. John Mccain and
Miss Kathleen Nutter.
Woman's Responsibility as Voters
Discussion led by Mrs. w. G. Cook
and Mrs. II. Z. Stockham.
Vocal Solo Miss Dora Singleton.
The program will be followed by
light refreshments.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
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LOCAL FIRM 6UYS OUT GUY
N. sIAlR'S COAL BUSINESS

j. c. Gudgell and G. b. Matney.
local agents for the White Eagle OIL
and Refining company, this week pur-
chased the coal business OF Guy NJ.
Blair and will move the office to the
Blair warehouse where they can CON
duct the office in conjunction with
their oil and gas business.
This makes splendid combination.
for the Juanita coal ranks among the
top-notchers in this class of commodi-
ty. while the satisfied users of White
Eagle products are their own recon-
mendation.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
She Was Surprised.


Mrs. Matte Hall received letter
from her sister. Mrs. Dan Wagner.
in San Francisco. California, few
days ago. In which she stated that In
attending the big parade In which
hundreds and hundreds OF persons
took part. she expressed wish to
see one familiar face. Like wishes In
story books. no sooner had she framed
the words than float approached on
which her nephew, Walter Hall was
standing with n moving picture cam
ern taking films of the parade. The
flont. like many others, was handsome
~ decorated with California flowers.
Mrs. Wagoner says Walter is making
good as movie man" Ia always on
the Job. Mrs. Wagner invited her
sister over to a clam bake. and Mrs.
Hall ia soon going 10 accept the invi-
tation. visiting her sister. Mrs. Kel.
logg at Twin Falls, Idaho. on the way.
The wagoners are spending the win.
ter In San Diego.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
WOMAN'S POLITICAL PROGRAM
AT CLUB MEETING NEXT WEEK

The regular meeting of the Delta
Woman's club will be held in the club
rooms at the Public Library next
Wednesday. October 27th. The follow
ing program has been arranged;
Political Situation Discussed
Harding side presented by Mrs. F. II,
IL. f. Tyler.
Political Songs
Straw vote for president
Short talk on Educational Amend
ment. Prof A. ]. Foster.
Mrs. T. n Lamb and Mrs. II. A.
Smith have been named hostesses.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
Big Content Sugar.

Reports from the Grand Junction
sugar factory show that the beets
shipped this year show the highest
percentage of sugar on record from
that factory. The usual run has been
IA or Il per cent sugar, while this
years record is IL to III. per cent
Inasmuch as many Delta beets have
been shipped to Grand Junction pen
ding the opening of the factory here.
local growers are encouraged on pros
poets in sight for them.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
cAAUTAuouA CLOSES TUESDAY
SEVERAL GOOD PROGRAMS

The chautauaua festival furnished
by the Ellison White company during
the past week was worthy of far bet
ter patronage than Il received. The
entertainments and lectures were of
az high standard and good reports
come from each.
That the programs were not better
attended ia due to two things; Bad
weather and lack Of extensive adver-
tising.
One OF the best numbers. the Sam
Lewis company, was unable to appear
on the last night scheduled. owing to
a washout.
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
FRIENDSHIP OF DELTA GIRL AND
MEEkER MAN ELIMINATES

On Thursday. October 81, at high
noon occurred the wedding of Miss
Lois E. Brewer. youngest daughter of
Mrs. w. N. Duling, to Mr.. Lafayette
e. Cunningham of Meeker, the cere-
mony being performed at the home
OF the brides parents in the presence
OF twenty-five relatives and close
friends
The house was tastefully decorated
in yellow chrysanthemums and color
ed autumn leaves.
The bride its truly a Delta county
girl. being born and reared here. She
passed through the grades and high
school and has devoted two years to
teaching at Meeker. II was at that
time that the friendship was formed
to. She is a sweet girl with a wealth
OF personal charm. and her friends
are those she meets.
Mr.. Cunningham is a young man OF
sterling worth. and we are assured.
fully entitled TO the great joy which
is his.
The bride wore a lovely we'd
ding gown OF white crepe de chine
over white satin, fashioned by her
own deft fingers. and this is but an
other expression OF her own indivfdu-
ality-and carried a bouquet Of white
roses
After the ceremony. which was per
formed by Rev. A. b. Parry OF the
Baptist church. bountiful wedding
breakfast was served and the wedding
party, including relatives and friends
from Meeker, left in two autos for
Meeker. where they will make their
home.
They were attended by Mr.. Carl
Strehike OF Meeker as best man. and
Miss Dorothy Turner OF Delta as
bridesmaid. The wedding march was
played by Miss Nina Cunningham. sis
ter Of the groom.
The following were among the
guests: Earl Tyler. Carl StrehlSe
and Miss Nina Cunningham of
Meeker: Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Sweitzer;
Paul and Bernice Sweitzer: Mrs. Ben
H. King: Percy Houts, Jr.; Mr.. and
Mrs. L. w. Brewer; Mrs. Cora Turner
and daughters Dorothy and Evan
Eeline: Mrs. Mamie Budd: Mrs. A ~.
Iohr; Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Parry
The Delta independent., 1920-10-22
Sepp Wins Again.

At the armory in Montrose We'd
nesday night August Sepp won from
Kid Hansen on forfeit, after Han
sen failed to come back following
the second fall. Hansen weighed in
at 1I3 pounds and Sepp at 1876 Han
son pinned Sepp to the mat after lt
minutes and 90 seconds. The second
fall was won by Sepp In 3S l2 min.
utes. Sepp's endurance was the
greater of the two. as Hansen showed
great exhaustion after the second fall
and in the third skirmish fell over
the footlights. finally forfeiting the
match.