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The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
ROAD OVER BLACK MESA
ASSURED; SURVEY NOW

Government road officials in Delta
this week brought good news to the
county. stating that the Black Mesa
road positively viii be surveyed this
fall, IN fact the survey will begin
within the week, and that the road
from Delta to the Grand Mesa lakes
IL highly satisfactory and all parties
coucsrned are very much in favor of
conaructlng a new road on the pres
ent rue.
The party consisted OF Major L. D.
Blauvet, state highway engineer; VIM.
Weiser OF Grand Junction, chairman
Of the state highway advisory board;
Jas. johnson, chairman of the United
States Bureau OF Public Roads, and
his Assistant, Mr.. Pahlen. The party
in con,pany with county commission
rs w. T. McMurray and ]. E. Beck
ley and Judge Milton R. Welch, drove
to the Grand Mesa Lakes Tuesday
evening, staying over night at Cod.
Morse's hotel. They all expressed
themselves as highly pleased with the
Mesa road and stated that the high
way department could not do better
than to Improve the road already
there and this is undoubtedly what
will be done.
The officials assured the commits
toner's that the Black Mesa road will
be pushed to completion as soon as
possible The surveying party which
has been engaged on the Grand Mesa
road the past six weeks completed
their work Wednesday and the same
crew viii go to work on the Black
Mesa road Mr.. Hellesoe. who is in
charge of the surveying party, and
Mr.. Pahlen went over the ground
Wednesday preparatory to starting
work at once.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
RED CROSS Is RAISING
$5,ooo,o 900 FOR JAPAN

In accordance with their generous
program IN every great disaster, the
American Red Gross has come to the
front at once to aid stricken Japan
with a $5,000,000 fund for immediate
relief. The tremendous earthquake,
fire, floods and storms which have
caused such havoc in Japan. destroy
ing Toxic and Yokohama, have caused
a loss of life of 10000 according to
the most conservative estimates.
Other reports place the dead at $780,
600. The suffering is intense, lack
of food and water causing much dis
tress and fire and flood adding to the
horrors of the aftermath OF the earth
quake.
Japan is struggling nobly to help
herself, rushing loads Of rice from
unaffected parts OF the island, fighting
fire, repairing water systems, and
protecting the helpless. Already ord
ers have been placed with Pacific
coast firms for something like 500,-
000, 900 feet of lumber as we'll as other
building supplies.
The disaster fs 30 great that only
by the aid and cooperation Of the
whole world viii the living be saved
from starvation and death from e1-
posure. The Red Cross will handle
the relief work and every part OF the
United States Will be reached and
asked for contributions. The tele-
gram sent Tuesday by the Secretary
of the Red Cross society at St. Louis
is as follows:
St. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 4, 1923
l. A Dowd.
Chm. Colo. Chap. Am. Red Cross,
Delta, Colo.
President Coolidge has today charged
Red Cross with responsibility Of rails
ing five million dollar japanese relief
fund Chapter executive committee
should meet Immediately to organize
campaign for raising your quota Of
$3.50. Important to remit amounts
collected each day 80 money can be
cabled Japan as raised. Disaster fs
of such magnitude and suffering is SO
intense that no time can be lost
American people Will answer hu-
manty's call.
WIN. J. BAXTER, Jr.
The local chapter has commenced
raising the fund asked for and win
undoubtedly put over the drive.
Every ono is asked 10 help and a. It
is wfthoutdoubt a worthy cause, there
will be NO trouble IN getting the $3.50
requested. The American Red Cross
has always stepped into the breach In
the case Of any great disaster and
It will not fail this time.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
MRS. WINpLE IS WINNER
IN NAME CONTEST

Several hundred aspirants answered
the call of the Laxear Cheese Comp
any for a suitable name for the prod
uct Of the Cedaredge and Lazear fac
tories and on yesterday the judges
made their decision
There was wide variety Of sug-
gestions and after considerable con-
sultation the Judges awarded the prize
of $40 to Mrs. B. o. Windle of this
city.
The words "SUM-MoR" with half
moon and a cows head underneath
was the design accepted.
Carl F. Karlen. manager of the
factories, asks the Independent to
express his thanks to the people OF
Delta county for their hearty coopera-
tion in this contest.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
DENVER "oooD WILL SPECIAL"
HERE TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Tompsvuw aAuernoon It 1:0S the
Good. WIN Special" b scheduled to
arrive in Deata, bearing 75 Denver
boosters who have adopted a. their
siogan. Down with the Rockies! the
East and West must meet" M-Gover-
nor Ammons 70 1t the head of the
party which comes with the one
purpose. to get acquainted with the
Western Slope.
The train left Denver Monday night
and has covered as much Of the West
ern Slope, beginning ct Florence, a.
IL possible in that length Of time, stop
ping q couple OF hours or 20 in each
place. They will be two hours In
Delta, from 1908 70 $500 p. m. and 1t
IL up TO the business people Of Delta
TO make the most Of the opportunity
% meet and greet our nedghbors On
tho other sfde Of the big hill. The
train carries with It IL members Of
the famous Denver Municipal Band
which will take an important place In
the program Of activities planned.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Don't give them the power to issue
BONDS and WARRANTS, then there
can be no incentive for any City Coun-
ell to exceed the rights reserved in
Section 70 Of the Original City Char
ter. that NO BONDS SHALL BE IS-
SUED EXCEPT BY A VOTE OF THE
PEOPLE.
For obvious reasons It is being urg-
ed by those favoring the adoption of
the Proposed Amendments among
which they are very anxious to have
the contractural powers of the Coun-
ell extend beyond the present term of
office so that the Council contractural
power may begin to function at once
on recent and newly contemplated
contracts for Public Improvements.
Listen. Mr.. Taxpayer. Do not give
your vote to make It possible for two
men to create public improvement in
debtedness without your consent, but
which necessitates your paying for.
We are told that this will give no
more power to City Commissioners.
Why then the change?
We are told that this election is not
to vote BONDS. No, but It is to take
all power away from you to vote for
or against bonds and to place that
,, power in the hands of two men. Do
not be deceived.
The real reason the repeated efforts
to nullify the City Charter. is the de-
sire OF its enemies to regain and exer-
else absolute power in the matter of
taxation, bond issues, and the issue of
warrants.
The method devised to attack the
City Charter. is an ingenious one. 1t
is realized, of course, that the people
OF Delta will not surrender their right
in the City Charter so as to place un-
limited power in the City Commits
sioners by the change in the City
Charter. to be voted on September 10.
1t is question of vital Importance
with the taxpayers of Delta as to
whether they will by their vote grant
the power asked for.
Safeguard the City Charter. and
your Home by voting NO on election
day.
WATSON H. STEWART.
Chm. Committee on Safe Guarding the
City Charter.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Safe Guardinethe City Charter

In the article which appeared last
week in the Delta Independent "a
copy Of which was also presented to
the Delta County Tribune. but claimed
to be too late for pulblication). 1t was
endeavored to take up only the matter
Of the Proposed Amendments to the
City Charter As are to be voted upon
at the coming Special City Election.
but in this article We will take up
some Of the possible causes for which
the Special Election wa SCALED and
the only emergency. which could have
been considered to exist, and the
seeming great desire to have the
Charter amended at this time. being
Just prior to the regular City Elec-
ton when new city officers are to be
elected.
The Proposed Amendment to Sec
tion 81 would permit the City Council
to enter into contracts beyond the
term Of their office and as this pres.
ent term OF office will expire this
year and It was considered Of great
Importance to call for Special Elec'
ton and, II you please. enter into GER
tain contracts that are now contem
plated before this term shall have ex
pired and this is the sole and only
emergency that could possibly have
existed.
The Proposed Amendment to Sec
ton 70 is one which aims at the very
heart OF the Charter and is one which
demands the careful. thoughtful. seri
GUS consideration OF the water. and
particularly does It concern the tax
payer and future contemplated tax
payer in that the powers granted
therein to the City Council are such
as can be made use Of in such a man
ner as to take away from the people
all the safe guard and protection from
innumerable ways Of burdensome
assessments, and taxes. first because
the proposed amendment would dele
gate the power to the City Council tc
issue BONDS and WARRANTS (Which
they cannot do now.)
After having acquired the right tc
issue BONDS and WARRANTS the
City Council can then change by Ordi
nance all Of the present proceedings
pertaining to the creation Of improve
ment districts, the construction oi
Public improvements. the assessing Of
the cost therefor and the manner oi
collecting the same.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Travelled Some.
A record was made by Crawford Nc
Laughlin of Denver and Lloyd
Mathers Sunday when they covered
375 miles between Delta and Denver.
in a Ford coupe, in exactly 13 hours.
They left here at $50 o'clock and at
10:30 that evening Lloyd sent his
father a message announcing their ar
rival. They took lunch and did not
stop anywhere. Mr.. McLaughlin's
home is in Denver and he had been
visiting the Mathers family for sew
eral days. Lloyd Mathers entered uni
yersity as a student this week.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Mon.ro.e Man Under Arrest.

Dan R. Grant, for some time assfs-
tant cashier of the First National
Bank of Montrose. who recently re-
signed from that office, returned to
Montrose at midnight Sunday and was
at once placed under arrest charged
with the appropriation Of $4,000
worth OF school warrants which have
been missing from the bank vault
since his departure for Kansas City
the previous week. Grant retained
legal advisers and $4,000 bond set
by the court was at once procured. He
has been resident Of Montrose for
the past 16 years and has wife and
two daughters about IL and Is years
Of age.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
BUSINESS HOUSES OF DELTA
TO CLOSE ALL DAY THURSDAY

Next Thursday, September 18th has
been set aside as Delta Day" at the
Delta County Fair and all business
houses will close, through an arrange
ment entered into with the Chamber
Of Commerce. in orded to give every
man. woman and child an opportunity
to attend.
1t is planned to have one section Of
the big grandstand reserved for Delta
people and tags will be furnished free
to all who go from here.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Fine Work In cullino.

Fine Work In cuiltn0.
H. A. ireland spent Friday at the w.
B. Ensign ranch in Wheatland valley
culling poultry and makes some very
interesting comments in regard to this
project. He says that year ago he
culled flock at this ranch, taking so
culls in a flock of 200 birds. This
year. owing to careful culling on the
part of the owner, he found but 20
culls in $50 birds. This shows what
can be done by culling. Mr.. Ireland
shows the breeders how to do their
own culling. and it is done without
any charge, as far as time will permit.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
ACTION STARTED TO FORE
CLOSE COLORADO PACK
ING CO. HOLDINGS

A suit was instituted in the District
Court OF Delta County thds week look
ing toward the foreclosure OF the
mortgage against the Colorado Pack
ing corporation % Delta.
Papers have been served and the
creditors are asking to have the fore
closure completed and receiver ap-
pointed. The creditors committee
asks that Herbert Chase be appointed
as such receiver.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
To See the World.

To See the World.
Two small boys about eight and ten
years of age. sons Of Mr.. Kile OF
Montrose. boarded four cylinder
horse last Wednesday evening and
started to California. After covering
the 20 miles which stretched between
Montrose and Delta. and as yet not
having sighted the lights Of Los An.
geles or Frisco. they dismounted and
found temporary quarters in shed at
the rear Of Mike Dussart's hcn.. on
Palmer street, where they were fourd
by Mrs. Dussart some hours later.
weary, cold and hungry. An inquiry
developed that they were being sought
by Montrose parties and Thursday
evening the Montrose county sheriff
came down and took them hOme.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
In BAD Over Room Rent.

The sheriff's office on Wednesday
arrested Roy Hunsacker at Paonia. on
a charge preferred by L. d. Woods OF
the Park Hotel, and he was arraigned
yesterday before Justice Fairlamb and
a fine Of 800 and thirty day jail
sentence was handed out to him. Hun
sacker. It is claimed. spent some time
at the Park Hotel and for the past six
weeks has been rowing without max
ing any payment for the accommoda'
tion extended to him by the hostelry.
In default Of bail. he was remanded to
Jail. ..Yt
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Diphtheria Patient.

Diphtheria Patient.
Charles Rogers, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Rogers OF Paonia, was taken
i'll the first of the week of diphtheria,
while working on the Calhoun cattle
ranch in Escalante canon. and is be-
ing cared for in Delta at the home of
Mrs. Dorothea Smith. He is said to
be making nice improvement. His
parents and Otto H. Smith were here
yesterday looking after his condition.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Poultry Breeders to Meet.

Poultry Breeders to Meet. 81
A meeting OF the directors OF the
Delta County Poultry association will
be held next Tuesday. September IL.
at the fair grounds in Hotchkiss. A
utility class will be established for all
breeds Of poultry with the same prizes
as are now offered for standard varie-
ties. The special premium offered by
George Dyer should read: "One
White wyandotte cock bird, value $40.
for best pen White Wyandotte." In
stead Of White Leghorn as shown In
premium list.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Going Some.
The Stockham Hardware company
reports the sale and delivery of two
carloads Of willysKnfght and Over
land cars during the past two weeks.
The latest sale was made yesterday,
when c. e. Smith became the owner
OF a beautiful glass enclosed sedan
WillysKnight-e veritable palace on
wheels. This car will be delivered To-
day,
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Enters Military Academy.
Wallace Bethel, son of Mrs. w. L.
Mack, left Monday with Culver. In
diana, as his destination. The young
man will enter Culver Military Acad-
emy, and hopes to realize the dream
of his life.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Visiting Merchant Family. .s-.
Mrs. w. B. Merchant and daughter
Frances stopped off for short visit
with the G. H. Merchant family the
first of the week. en- route to their
home at Garden Grove. California.
Their stay here was short owing to
the fact that Mrs. Merchant is to
teach In the California town.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Railroad Park started.

Railroad Park started.
Before long trees. flowers and 4
smooth lawn viii greet the eyes Of in
coming passengers on the d. 4 r. G..
w. at Delta. Workmen are busy pre-
pairing the ground for = park at the
south end Of the depot which will be
. delight to the eye and . pleasant
welcome to the town. 1t II expected
that the work will be a. wide as the
building and extend the length OF the
platform.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Tried for Over Loading.
w. II. Burnett was in Montrose on
Tuesday in the interests Of three
truck drivers. H. D. Davis. Everett
GrenwelI and Otto Bishop. charged
with violating the state Law regarding
overlooking. The first two were
found guilty and the third demanded
Jury trial and was tried the next
day. Mr.. Burnett represented the de-
PENDANTS.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Robert Travis Marries.

Robert Travis Marries.
Announcements have been receiv-
ed of the marriage at Compton, Calf
ornia on August IS, of Robert Travis,
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. John ].
Travis. to Miss Charlotte Borer of
that city. The groom is erecting a
pretty bungalow at Compton for his
bride. Robert has many friends here
to extend congratulations.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Berninser Girls Leaving.

Bernin0er Girls Leaving.
The Misses Helen and Josephine
Berninger are leaving today for Colo
RADIO Springs were they will be EN-.
ployed as stenographers in the Holly
Sugar corporation offices recently op-
ened up in that city. Mrs. Lottie
Jackson, for several years with the
Holly people, has also been transfer
red from Denver to that point.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

VIII Have Concert.
Blackburn's Boy Band Of more than
thirty pieces will give an open air
band concert on the street Saturday
evening. September Is. beginning at
about 500 O'Clock. You are cordially
invited to come out. The boys need
you and you need the music. Remem-
Der the date. one week from tomorrow
September 18th.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

G. n. Stewart to Estes.
C. H. Stewart. as president Of the
local Rotary Club IL In Estes Park at
tending an executive session Of the
presidents and secretaries Of the Ro-
tary Clubs in the 7th district. Mr..
Stewart LEI: on Wednesdays train.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Handsome FioWers-
The Delta National and Colorado
State banks. recently merged. are dis
playing two beautiful boquets>of roses.
one sent by H. J. Coerver and one by
Liberty National Bank Of Kansas City.
Missouri. These were furnished by
the International F. T. D. service Of
which the Delta Floral company is a
member
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
llesnses Issued.

Licenses Issued.
County Clerk Paul Osborne made
life brighter for two couples this week
issuing wedding permits to James R.
Conner. Laukershim. California. and
Miss Viola Denton. Eckert. and to ].
Frank Story and Mary Una Campbell.
both OF Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

A card received by this office from
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Lashley, former
Delta residents. but for some months
at Nelson. Missouri. conveys the infor-
nation that they are returning to Del
Ia to make their home.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

New Secretary at Community Rooms.
A meeting of the board Of directors
of the Community Rooms was held
Tuesday evening. The resignation of
Miss Laura Mower was accepted and
Mrs. L. E. Wright was elected to sue
ceed her. Miss Mower, It is under
stood, will give up the work about
September 18th.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Attending Medical Meeting.

Attending Medical Meeting.
DR.. and Mrs. Harry A. Smith; DR..
and Mrs. A. C. McClanahan and DR..
Lee Bast are among those from Delta
in attendance at the meeting of the
State Medical association at Glenwood
Springs this week.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Settling Estate.
Noble and Hilbert Fogg of Cedar
edge were here several days last week
settling up the estate Of their father
George Fogg, and the late Helen
Fogg.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
Aaines Here On Business.

Haines Here On Business.
L. L. Haines came in Saturday even
ing from Denver, and will remain for
some time looking after his peaches
on his place near Cory. Mr.. Haines is
connected with the Great Western
Sugar company at Denver.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
viii Visit Father.

viii Visit Father.
N. H. Dingie is expecting his son,
Keith here for a visit In the near fu-
ture. The young man has seen sew
eral years service with Uncle Sans
forces. principally In Germany. He
was discharged August 18th at Salem.
New Jersey and notified his father Of
his intention OF coming here.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Back On the Job.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Moon. who have
spent several years as caretakers at
the Delta hospital, returned this week
from their ranch near Cedaredge and
are again back on the job, welcomed
by nurses and patients.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

Mrs. Calhoun In Hospital.
Mrs. Alex Calhoun submitted to an
appendicitis operation Monday morn
ing at 1890 o'clock and latest reports
state that she is improving rapidly.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07

New Repair Man.
Dolph Jacobs, Of Salt Lake City, has
been installed this week In the Davis
shoe shop. Mr.. Jacobs IL said to be =
first class workman in every regard.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
NOTICE OF CLOSING

BUSINESS HOUSES OF DELTA ARE REQUESTED TO
CLOSE DAY NEXT THURsoAv. SEPTEMBER 49, 1925 IN
ORDER THAT ALL PERSONS MAY OBSERVE "oELrA oAY" At
THE DELTA COUNTY FAIR " HAVE NOT SECURED
TAG CALL FOR IT At THE OFFICE OF THE MT STATES
r. COMPANY IT 10 FREE.
DELTA CHAMBER COMMERCE,
H. w. ROBINSON, President
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
pardonsd Mexican.

Pardonsd Mexican.
: Governor Sweet on wednesday par.
doned Sonora, tho Mexican who ABOUT
six years ago killed Bruce Doy'e oi
Read.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
WHOLESALE
Produce, Wheat

WHOLESALE
Produce, Wheat
(Delta Fruit & Nero. Coz
Potatoes, ped Cwt. -------------$1.10 Z
Onions (weak) Cwt. -----------$2.25
Defiance Wheat, Cwt. -----$1.30
Turkey Red and Marquis Wheat,
Poultry Gle MARI & Belly
Live Springs. per pound----------16c
Heavy breeders, per pound------1Sc
Old, Roosters, per pound -------6c
Old Hens, 4 lbs and under. per
pound
Old Hens, 4 lbs. and up per pound lac
RETAIL:
Dairy Quotations
(Pure Food Grocery)
Eggs, per dosen Observation-Disclosures
Creamery Butter. per pound -----6oo
Ranch Butter. PR pound --------l6c
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
MARKET REPORT

Market quotations furnished Thurs
day. September 6. by the respective
merchants named:
The Delta independent., 1923-09-07
WATSON H. STEWART,

Chm Committee on Safe Guarding the
City Charter.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-26
CLAIM VIRCE
NEW BRAWLEY
POLICE CHIEF

According to well grounded in
formation, Charlie Virgo, for several
months past, city marshall at Cali
patria, is slated to succeed F. c.
Kemp as chief of police at Brawley.
As stated in yesterdays Press,
Kemp's recent action in arresting
C. C. Barker, "a well known resi-
dent of the city, charging him with
vagrancy, which has resulted in a
suit for $4,000 damages, led to dis
sension in his career as chief of po-
lice. While the other officers on
the force have rendered their resig-
nations, they have not as yet been
accepted and any action on them
will rest with the new chief, it is
said.
Virge is a young man, who has
made good record in Calipatria
and is certain to prove an efficient
officer for Brawley. There was
never any question as to Kemp S
ability as an officer, but it is said
his lack of tact, one of the most
necessary qualifications for a good
officer, led him into several misun-
derstandings.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-26
Nab Alleged
Check FOrger

Due to clever work by officials
of the First National Bank, and the
puick cooperation of the city police,
Il young Mexican giving the name of
s. Garcia is held prisoner at the
county Jail, charged with issuing
several fraudulent checks, to which
he has confessed, according to A. B..
Robbins, criminal investigator for
the district attorneys office.
Garcia appeared at the bank
shortly after 10 O'Clock this morn
ing and presented check to be
cashed, and the bank clerk s sus-
picions became aroused when he
noticed the name of a wellknown
rancher signed to the check. He
conferred with the cashier, who de-
cided the check had been forged
and called the city police. Chief
Barker answered the call, and
arrested Garcia at the bank where
he had beendetained by Fred Clan
ola and William Reed.
Taken to jail, Garcia is said to
have admitted his forgcries, and
went with Robbins to several local
stores where he had cashed bad
checks. He is held without bonds,
pending preliminary hearing Mon
day.