The Delta independent., 1922-06-23
From Washington
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AS result of the continued efforts
of r. J. Grant, who was some time
ago appointed Superintendent of the
Denver Mint, the galleries of the build
ing are again open to visitors after
having been closed to the public dur
ing the former administration. Many
will now avail themselves Of the op-
portunity to view one OF the most in
teresting buildings in the state.
Judge HiIiyer Recommended
Senator Phipps and Nicholson have
joined in recommending Judge Gran.
by Hillyer of Lamar for appointment
as U. 8. District Attorney for Colora-
do.
This vacancy wos caused by the ele-
walton of the former incumbent, Hon.
]. Foster Symes, to the Federal Dis
trict bench.
Judge Hillyer is not only one OF the
leading attorneys in the eastern por-
tion Of Colorado, but is also well and
favorably known in political and legal
circles throughout the entire State.
He has recently been serving as legal
adviser to the Colorado Prohibition
Commissioner E. H. McClenahan.
Our Senators have been congratula-
ted on all sides over the selection,
and it is expected that Judge Hillyer
will receive the appointment at an ear
ly date. He has Just returned from
trip to Washington
D. D. Potter In Washington
d. D. Potter, a Denver attorney who
formerly resided on the Western
Slope is spending several weeks at
the Capital. accompanied by Mrs. Pot
ter He has taken up several mat
ters of importance with Secretary
Fall OF the Interior Department and
Commissioner Spry Of the General
Land Office
War Finance Corporation Continued
One of the important measures
signed by President during the past
week was the bill extending the life of
the War Finance Corporation for one
year from July 1st next.
While conditions are improving in
the farming and cattle-raising indus
tries, it is believed that the assistance
of the Corporation Is still needed;
and representatives OF the west are
much gratified over the enactment of
of returning prosperity, Managing
Director Eugene Meyer, Jr, points
out that the repayments OF agricul-
ture and livestock loans during May
aggregated $12,708,756. Total re-
funds since January 1st last have
amounted to $37, 1897 SAB.
Senator Phipps' Son at Capital
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence c. Phipps,
Jr., have been spending a few days in
Washington, where they were the
guests OF the Senator.
New Colorado Postmasters
r. II. Brown, secretary of the Re-
publican Central Committee OF San
Juan County. has just been confirmed
by the senate for the position Of post
master at Silverton. Mr.. Brown now
holds the temporary appointment for
which he was recommended by the
Colorado senators. He has been
strongly endorsed by the patrons OF
| the office, as we'll as friends through
out the state.
Other post office combinations in
clude: Thomas E. Downey, Ordway;
Mrs. Susan l.. Clark. Blanca.
To improve Fltxsimmons Hospital
Senator Phipps reports that in re-
cent interview with Colonel Charles
r. Forbes. Director Of the U. 8. Vet
Grams Bureau, he was promised that
$4,000 to 100000 will be expended
out Of the available funds for the con-
struction Of permanent improvements
at the Fitzsimmons General Hospital
near Denver. This II one Of the most
important OF the Army hospitals, and
IN addition 0vor aKn ov.a>rvtca ..~.