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Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29
\fOr1QC Of By Elmo Scoft
 Great Scouts Watson
@, Western Newspaper Union
HOW LIVER-EATIN' JOHNSON
 GOT HIS NAME

Among the scouts who were with Gen. Nelson A. Miles, when that of ficer infictcq his crushing defeat up- on the Sioux chief, Crazy Horse, at the battle of Wolf Mountain, Mont, In 1877 was one bearing the strange name of 'Liver-Eatin' Johnson. Johnson was a powerful Norwegian, weighing more than 300 pounds and standing six feet, three inches in his moccasin-clad feet. He had great shock of golden hair of which he was very preud-So much so, that he refused to wear hat, and when he went into battle with this golden mane in the wind, he looked like an ancient Morse viking.
 Johnson had won his name In gruesome way. Two stories about thls are told, differing slightly in detaih but agreeing in the main facts, One tells how q party of Indians had raided q trading post on the Mussel- shell River, but were driven off with heavy loss. It is said that Johnson in a spirit of deyilish bravado, cut out the flyers of several of the dead warriors and actually ate them.
 The other story seeks to justify Johnson's act, A Cheyenne chief had raided and burned Johnson's camp while he was away on trapping eX- pedition. When he returned and saw the ruins, he sWore that he would kill the Cheyenne and eat his liver. Later he made good his threat Either account may be correct, so far as details are concerned. At any rate, he was ever aftcrward known as Liver Eatin" Johnson.
 Johnson's inSeparable companion was "X" Beidler of Montana vigllante fame. Beidler disapproved of John sons lack of headgear and called him "yaller-headed Injun," because, as Ire said, "every decent white man wears some sort O coverin' for his scalp" But Johnson was firm in his convictions, and in the fight with Crazy Horses Sioux he justified him. seIf--to his own satisfaction, at least.
 As Beider and Johnson charged up the snow-cIad slopes of Wolf noun tain that morning against entrenched Indians, a bullet cut q furrow through Liver-Eatin's hair, like pair of red hot sheep shears" as he said.
 "Now you see!" he exclaimed to his "pardner." If I'd had hat on, it'd bin plumb ruined"
 Little is known of Johns0n's later history. He was scout at Fort Gus ter 1881, when the young chief Sword Bearer tried to stir up the Crows against the whites and secuted for the troops during that brief war After that he seems to drop out of history.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29
SAND TROUBLE ENCOUNTERED
 IN POINSETT
Scott Syndicate Forced to Abandon Standard Rig and Resort to a Rotary Outfit.

The Preston Oil < Gas Company is not the only development orGani- zation that's having saad trouble in this section of the state in quest of oil and gas. The Scott Drilling Syndicate operating near Harris burg. in Poinsctt county, is uF against the same difficulty and its well expert has advised the adoption of the rotary system of drilling to complete the tests there.
 Mir. Englc. of tho Preston Oil X Gas Company, is now in Louisiana for the purpose of closing deal for the adoption of rotary outfit to be used in completing the Loyelady test. He left Paragould the first of the week and likely will return within a few days or by the first of the com ing week It is said he had favor able negotiations with an owner Of a rotary system, and it was for the purpose of following up the proposi- ton and closing deal for the out fit that he made the trip. Clyde Mack, whose only interest in the de- velopment project here is to get the county developed, materially assist ed Mir Engle in pushing negotia- tions for the rotary.
 The Modern News, published st Harrisburg, relates in it's issue of this morning some of the difficulties with which the Scott Drilling Syn dicate there is facing in it's opera tons sinking three test wells. The News says:
 Drilling at Oil We'll No ,. north of Harrisburg has been suspended for ten days or two weeks.
 "The standard rig was put in op- oration at No. 2, after the rotary drilled to depth of eighteen hun ered feet, the standard encountered
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29
THE VETERANS IN INDUSTRY.

John F. Lacey retired yesterday at the age of 70 years. Lacey has been in service 52 years. During all that time he was Locomotive engineer on the Rock Island sys- tenn. It is reported that during 52 years Lacey never had an acci- dent. He travelled 2,700,000 miles. Now he retires on a pension, nav ing not only the esteem of the oifi- cers of the railroad but the affec- tion of thousands of co-vorkers.
 Surely citizens like MT. Lacey are entitled to retire. The amount he llas contributed from day to day toward carrying along the burden of our civilization cannot be com. puted.
 There is dignity about these old men whom you see around the railroads. Sometimes they are in the depots. Sometimes they are merely crossing watchmen. Some times we see them in the passenger trains taking up tickets. Some times they look out from the right window of the engine cab. Some times they are general managers or presidents. Behind every one or them there is a record of work we'll done. They respected one an other and they commanded res- pect for themselves.
 It is not rare thing to find some railroad president or general manager coming into city or terminal and sending for some friends of years ago still in the service, though in an humble capa- city. When these meu meet they talk as men and as companions. They are bound together by com- mon sense of duty. They are worth while and may their tribe never decrease Commercial Appeal.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29
SHIRLEY JONES
 ISBOUND OVER
 TOCRAND JURY
Nineteen-Year-Old Youth Must Answer to Charge of Theft and Disposing of Stolen Goods.
CFrom Fridays Daily Press)

tFrOm Friday Daily fIsS5J
 Shirley Jones, arrested few days ago in connection with the Victor Clark Ford car theft, was arraisned before Esq. Brewer in the court room of the county court house yesterday afternoon for examining trial He was bound over to await the action of the grand jury in the sum of $500.O0, in default of which he was remanded to the county jail. It will be remembered that Jones was accused of disposing of Ford car wheel to Nathan Golden and, It is alleged, admitted he procured the article through George Seitz, in whose barn the Victor Clark Ford car was found-two and hall miles northwest of the city. On ac- count of his apparent intimacy with the stolen car the charge of theft in addition to the charge of dispos- ing of stolen property is alleged to have been lodged against the young thorough airing by the next grand jury.
 Jones is an orphan boy and gave his age as 19 years. He has been q resident of the community all of his life, it is said. Witnesses testified at the hearing yesterday afternoon that he spent good portion of his
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29

time at the home of George Selez, practically making that reslaehce his home He testified that ms la- liner died about seventeen years ago and that he lost his mother ten or eleven years ago.
 Miss Sadie Seiuz, who was sum moned as witness in the case, told the court that she had endeavored to exercise a good influence over the young man: that she felt sorry for him on account of his limited opportunities in life, realizing that he had been deprived of the lhiih- ence of father and mother, the former having died when he was put an infant The boy was only elgh' years of age when his mother pass ed away, leaving him totally alone lin the world. His case, apparently, lis a rather pathetic one, but ne Iseems to have yielded to an influ- ence that may prove to be the cause of serious trouble for him.
 George Setz, wanted on the charge of stealing the Clark car charged jointly with Jones-is yet at large. Officers, however are of the opinion that he is not far from Paragould and they will succeed in bringing him to justice. Unless he lis apprehended within short time
  | the officers likely will enter prose- cution of those who may have as sisted him in escaping arrest. The act of contributing assistance to one ! in escaping the law creates con- spiracy that very closely represents the commission of the crime itseli, and the ono thus guilty is perhaps subject to practically the same pen alty.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29
FIRST SHOTS ARE FIRED.

Williamson, W. Va, August 26-The first exchange fired this morning which threatened the opening of civil in the West Virginia mine area. The shots fired when the miners marching through Logan county made demon stration against the existence of martial law gently invoked by Governor Morgan. The con tact was between armed civilians and the march ing miners, the civilians having been massed to resist the invasion of Logan county by the miners The skirmish, according to late reports from the affected area, was brief and casualties were reported.
 Apparently the situation is of very danger ous nature, both sides to the controversy display ing much stubbornness of purpose.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29

Resolutions of Respect. Cara oi Thanks, Obituaries and the like are charged for at the rate oi aNe tho
 Classified advertiseme9ts, such as For Rent, For Sale. Wanted cle., are charged for at the rate ot one eant per word; no advertisement ln- serted for less than % cents
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29

The Daily Press. published every evening except Sunday. will be mai!eo oI,l of Paragould at tbe rate of Sl.0U for four months or &3.06 per year. Outside of Greene county at tho rats of $1.00 for threo months or @t'V" per year.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29

The New York Stock Exchange is an unincorporated club of 1loO members. A seat ranges in value from $70.O0O to $1Q0,oQo.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29
WEST VIRGINIA COAL FIELD UPON VERGE OF 4 CIVIL WAR
 SITUATION IS VERY TENSE

Civilian and Sheriff's Army in Logan County Re- sisting Invasion of Five Thousand Armed Miners-Latter Determined to Unionize Field and Abolish "Mine Guard" System-No Cas- ualties Reported From First Conflict Troops Sent From Columbus, Ohio
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29

Foch te Attend Legion Convention.
 Paris, Aug. 2G.- Marshal Foch has notified American Ambas- sador Herrick of his intention of going to America to attend the con vention of the American Legion.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29
sOLIPHONE SUBSCRIPTION
 RATES

one year, by mall, is cousty: e0 St. menths. by mall, tn county = 70 ,, Hnc ~enr. by mali. outside county $@'OO Six months. by ml2i, Sutsidc
 county . . . . : . ' W
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29

Camn Sherman enroute to the Wset Virginia coal fields 10 oue the disturbances there The detachment lnclud ed three hundred officers and from the regular ua
 ing companies and the tenth infantry .-o,...z.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29

The various currents in the North sea are now being traced by means of sealed bottles.
Paragould soliphone., 1921-08-29
RUPERT c. WRIGHT, Owner.

aayartisins rates made known upon annlication Reserve the right to arcapt or reject for publication any and all statements or annouNccmehtS'
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

John Deere two-way plow, one feed
grinder, potato planter and digger. 4.
row beet cultivator, beet planter. hay
derrick. I. b. Raichart, Phone 1861.
Delta. 9p
FOR SALE-Ford runabout $175. In.
quiure at Independent.
FOR SALE or Trade-Cabinet Sin
ger Sewing Machine, Rotary Corn Pop
per, Candy Furnace and Kettle. En-.
quire 255 Main. 9p
FOR SALE-Electric flat iron, near.
ly new. This office. DC
FOR SALE-One automatic knitting
machine. 1926 Main. 9p
FOR SALE-Tent house, Q rooms
12x14. 923 Grand. 9p
FOR sALE-Cheap, i5 acres one
mile from town, two-story house. bnrn,
cistern, etc. J. T. Wilson, North
Delta. 9.t3p
FOR SALE-Improved ranch, six
miles from Delta at Stratter's Switch.
Mrs. Guy Herendeen, 81 Eaton. sec
FOR SALE-100 pounds Grimm
alfalfa seed. 1920 crop. 45c per pound
prepaid to your railway station or
railway station or postoffice. J. B.
postoffice. J. B. Bradshaw, Crawford
Colorado. Site
FOR SAI4E-Marquis Seed Wheat.
good as the best. Come at once. az
miles South Of Delta at Palacio old
place. SOP
EGGS FOR Plymouth
Rock and Buff Orpington. 15 eggs for
75c. w. @. Cook, $40 Howard street,
phone 246-W. 8-20p
FOR RENT-Improved irrigated
farm, Z miles from Chipeta. Good op.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
Estray Advertise ment.

Notice is hereby given to whom 1t
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up
near Delta. Delta county. Colorado.
on or about February 6, 1921. to-wit:
One dark brown saddle horse. weight
$50 pounds; 10 years old; branded:
and f7-rs ~ a
Said animal being unknown to this
board, unless claimed by owner on or
before March II, 1921, said estray
will be sold by this board for the
benefit of the owner when found.
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPEC-
TION COMMISSIONERS. Denver.
Colorado. BLOC
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
Church Of God.

The revival held by Rev. T. r..
Howard at the Church of God, which
closed Sunday evening, was a sue.
cess from beginning to end. About
twenty-five claimed to get definite
help from the altar of prayer. We
do not measure the results, however,
Just by those who came forward, but
the Influence was far-reaching. The
last service, which was held at the
Christian church. was we'll attended
the house being filled practically to
its capacity. and there was good
feeling at the close Of the service.
Almost the entire congregation, at
the request Of the pastor. marched
around by way Of the altar and greet.
ed Rev. Howard with q hearty hand
shake. many expressing their regret
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
o. A. RS TO HAVE STATE
CONFERENCE IN PUEBLO

The coming annual state conference
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, to be held in Colorado
Springs March 8th and 9th, brings to
our attention the work Of this pat
riotic body.
1t is a truly national organization,
having received its charter direct
from the United States government
making annual reports to the United
States senate and having its prop
erty exempt from all taxation and its
entertainments from war taxation of
their proceeds. 1t has a membership
of 155,578. The D. A. r. erected the
Memorial Continental hall at Wash
ington, at cost of 100000; raised
$182,282 for relief of French war or
phans, and $49,272 for the restora-
ton of the French village of Tilloloy.
One of the most serviceable and
patriotic accomplishments of the So
ciety is the publication of the "Man-
ual for the Information OF Immi-
grants" This manual is being print
ed in number of different languages
for free distribution to the immigrants
on landing. 1t will contain not only
the constitution of the United States,
and rules for the correct use of the
flag, but all practical information
concerning our government, laws,
schools dncluding night schools) IL
braries, banks and other things the
immigrant needs to know in order
to lead the life of law-abiding Am
erican citizen. This is practical Amer
icanization.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

portunity to right party. $500 South
Grant. Denver. Slip
FOR RENT-Large front room. fur
nished. Mrs. Wade. 154 Dodge. Site
FOR RENT-60 acres Of hay. 10
acres OF bearing orchard. 10 acres
grain land. Phone 37-L Cedn.. ..sdge er
Box IA. Cedaredge. 9-;0p
FOR RENT--Improved irrigated
farm 2 miles from Chipeta. Good
opportunity to right party. $500 80.
Grant. Denver. APP
FOR RENT-A two-room house.
Enquire Of Henry Stanley, 736 Dodge.
FOR RENT-Rooms furnished or
unfurnished. Barn and garage 7O5 Pal
mer. 9p
wANTED-To buy a good mando.
lin. Mrs. II. s. Anderson. Phone
1O8.M. 9c
WANTED-One thousand head of
sheep to feed alfalfa at &c per dny,
per head. Frank Hart. Austin. 9-10c
WANTED-Coal hauling or any
kind Of team work. Call Colo. phone
7lRl. 9-12c
WANTED-To buy secondhand
stump puller. Mountain States phone
25S w. Address F. w. Austin. Delta,
Colo. site
WANTED--To rent furnished house
of four OF five rooms. A. r. Austin,
539 Dodge. SOP
WANTED-Plain sewing and dress-
making. Mrs. Wade, 154 Dodge. s.13p
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
HARDING'S FULL CABINET
WAS ANNOUNCED MONDAY

On Monday President-elect Harding
announced his tentative decision as
to his cabinet He declared that in
mixing his appointments he had been
guided by three great principles:
First. capacity for efficient public
service; second, ability to command
popular support; third, it must grow
out Of natural and proper political
consideration. The following will be
the cabinet unless there are some un-
foreseen last minute changes:
Secretary of State = Charles E.
Hughes, New York.
Secretary of Treasury-Andrew w.
Mellon, Pennsylvania.
Secretary Of war-John w. Weeks,
Massachusetts,.
Attorney General-Henry Daugher-
ty. Ohio.
Postmaster General-Will H. Hays,
Indiana.
Secretary of Navy-Edwin DENLY,
Michigan.
Secretary of Interior-Albert b.
Fall, New Mexico.
Secretary of Agriculture = Henry
Wallace, Iowa.
Secretary OF Commerce-Herber
Hoover, California.
Secretary Of Labor-James J. Davis,
Pennsylvania.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
BOULDER UNIVERSITY FACULTY
MEMBER HERE ON TUESDAY

Ira N. DeLong, professor of Mathe-
matics of the State University was in
Delta Tuesday and conferred with the
business men Of the city in an effort
to secure their support Of the move
ment to bring a medical institute to
this state.
The Rockefeller Institute which
has been endowed with $20,O00.000
by the Rockefeller interests, thinks
that Colorado would be an ideal loca-
tion for one Of its schools, and has
offered to give 100000 for that pur-
pose II the citizens of Colorado or the
state itself, will add a like amount.
thus making possible the building of
the most modern medical institute in
the country. Two hundred thousand
dollars Of this amount has been secur.
ed from private sources by the Re-
gents OF the University, and 1t is the
plan of those in charge Of the move
ment to raise the remaining 100000
by appropriation from the state treas
ury. This bill has already been intro
duced in the legislature by George A.
Pughe Of Moffat county, on the per-
sonal recommendation OF Governor
Shoup.
While there is great opposition at
this time to any movement which
tends to raise taxes. yet there is
still greater need for medical in
stitute in the state. and We should
avail ourselves Of the opportunity OF
the 100000 from the Rockefeller in
stitute by raising the money at this
time. The passage of this bill would
mot increase taxes more than 20 cents
ON each $1,000 of assessed valuation,
ana then only for the two years OF
1898 and 1924.
Senator Rockwell and Representa-
tive Blackwell should give their sup
port to this measure for we believe
that the people of this county approve
OF this measure.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
Resolution. Of Coincidence.

At meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, held February
1S, 1921, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, In view of the loss sus
tained in our Union by the death of
an honorary member, Mr.. Isaac Conk-
lin, and of the still heavier loss sus-
tanned by those nearest and dearest
to him.
Therefore Be 1t Resolved, That it is
but just tribute to the memory of
the departed, to say in regretting his
removal from our midst, we sorrow
for one who was in every way worthy
of our respect and regard.
Leaves have their time to fall
And flowers to wither at the north
winds breath,
And stars to set, but all
Thous hast all seasons for thine own,
o, DEATH"
Resolved. That we sincerely condole
with the wife and family Of the de-
ceased. and commend them for corso-
lation to Him, whom to know Alright
is strength and peace, and whose love
10 ever present.
Resolved, That copy Of this heart
felt testimonial Of our sympathy and
sorrow be forwarded to the family OF
our departed member, a copy be re-
corded in our minutes, and copy be
given to the Delta papers for publi-
cation.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

Announcement-Our new styles
have arrived for spring and summer.
Drop in at your earliest convenience.
Glad to show you the latest weaves
and patterns whether you buy or not.
Service and courtesy is our motto.
Chas. H. Holtgren, tailor.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
Obituary

Claudine C. George was born Sat.
urday. February 4th, and died Mon
day morning. February 21st, remain
ing with the loved ones only seven
teen days. Rev. Estlow conducted
services at the Crawford cemetery
Tuesday morning. February 22nd, af-
ter which the little one was tenderly
laid to rest. The sympathy Of the
entire community is extended to the
sorrowing family.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
BUSINESS LOCALS.
; >>>> . . . . . = . 80 . .
Onion Seed

am located on the Hersum
sum place, one mile east Of Delta on
Garnet mesa. Have choice Mountain
Danver onion seed, the Franklin
strain. that insures q crop of matured
onions.
I have for years regularly supplied
several large seed houses with this
seed and more htan two-thirds of this
valleys acreage is planted with my
seed and more than two.thirds Of this
toner. All new crop, pure color, germ
96 per cent clean as a whistle.
Come and see me or call Bell phone
Delta 1912. Arthur l.. Franklin. 7tfc
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

to see the meetings close and to see
him leave.
Don't forget the regular services at
the church, corner Second and Dodge.
We have a special Sunday School
and good spiritual services. Come
and bring your friends.
f. w. HOPKINS, Pastor
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

HAY-No. first cutting alfalfa
hay delivered. Wagner & Parkinson,
Delta, Colorado. ste
FOR SALE-Four acres, Groom
house. all kinds of fruit. good garden
land. Fine location in North Delta.
Gall 186-J. S-9c
FOR sALE-Piano nearly new.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
Methodist

Methodist
On next Sunday morning the pastor
will speak on the subject. Father
and Son." In the evening the sub
ject will be. Pure Religion"
A cordial invitation is extended to
be present.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
Our greatest humorist once said !:

Our greatest humorist once said:
Truth is our most precious posses.
sion, therefore. l personally use 1t
very sparingly." Sometimes we feel
that he was not the only one who
economized in its use. Truth is al.
ways relative term-perhaps no two
individuals will agree concerning
many aspects Of common honesty.
But for good store like this, It is
absolutely necessary that we reach
a decision that our printed, message
meets the truth requirements of an
intelligent public. To deserve and
hold the confidence of our customers,
we must not indulge in any hair
splitting approaches to near-truth, but
rather must censor the facts and re-
press our expression, SO that there
may not even be the appearance OF
garbling or carelessness. The printed
word of this store Is its bond-and
within human limitations-is the alb
solute fact as we know them.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

Nyra: "You tell me, Don't Ever
May Ny brother wants TO know
WY you didn't pull that on him
ewelve years ago. -Myra.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

After eating biscuits. made by
visitor from Paonia, Brownie the
boarding house guard. died with a
severe stomach ach Q,
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
New Values Inn Bed Spreads

Like other cotton, bed spreads show a
big reduction in price. Our judgment is
that prices will not be lower than we offer
here during the season.
These are scalloped and have cut corners:
72xS4 good VT. crochet spread, now $2.95
72xS4 heavy VT. crochet spread, now $3.50
7SxS8 heavy and fine crochet spread, $4.25
7SxSS fine satin spread, now-------$5yOO
S2x94 fine heavy satin spread, now--$6.25
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

Preaching by PASTOR. 1880 p. M
Special music will be rendered by
the choir at this service. The Home.
like church.
ALFRED B. PARRY, Pastor
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25
Two Hairb0w
Ribbon Specials

No. 8O-4Aa-inch colored Taffeta and
Moire Ribbon, special yard -------25c
Six-inch Silk Ribbon in Gingham plaid
patterns, special, yard d--------h------29c
THIS Il GREAT PONGEE YEAR
All Silk Pongee, 36-inch for waists,
dresses and children IS wear,
Yard 25, $1.5O and $1.75
The Delta independent., 1921-02-25

9th Will be Christ Jesus"
Sunday Services at ...........11:00 A. M.
Wednesday evening at .--..-s:00 P. NJ.
Sunday School at ...............10:00 A. NJ.
Carnegie Public Library. 9Th and
Palmer Streets.