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Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
improvements For
The Rio Grande
COwAN WRITES OF INTERVIEW
WITH YOUNG: ERADICATION
OF PREDATORY ANIMALS. AND
VISIT TO PUEBLO

Denver, Colo. Feb. II, '23.
Gunnison News-Champion.
Gunnison, Colorado
Senators and representatives had
a conference with Receiver J. II.
Young Of the Rio Grande last week,
which attended, and q number of
things were brought out which know
will be Of great interest in Gunnison.
Receiver Young said that that road
had ten million dollars to spend for
improvements and that forty new
standard gauge and ten narrow gauge
locomotives were going to be ordered
at once, The narrow gauge locomo-
tives win cost $34,50 each, and will
be Of the latest type. In addition to
this, 100 new narrow gage stock cars
will be ordered. The passenger equip
ment will be modernized, and while il
does not look possible that Gunnison
will get q standard gauge railroad,
Receiver Young assured me that the
service was going to be made as good
as that on a standard gauge road.
Many Improvements for bettcring SER
vice and accommodations are contem-
plated for the narrow gauge.
The conference with Receiver Young
came about as the result of the pass
age by the House Of q resolution call
ing upon the governor to investigate
car shortage conditions in Colorado.
The resolution referred principally to
the Rio Grande, and in IL, numerous
statements were made of the great loss
Of crops because Of the fact that ship
pers could not get cars.
This resolution passed the House
unanimously. A similar resolution
was butchered when it appeared in the
Senate and amendments added that
took all the kick out of the request.
With the backing of the House Of
Representatives, Governor Sweet is
going ahead with his plans of investi-
eating conditions on Colorado rail-
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Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16

while l was there, and stands an ex-
cellSat chance of passing the hoI.e
wit&ffa few days. ss----,s,
Questioned concerning the prospects
of state and federal road appropria-
tions for our county, Mr.. Nourse stated
that there will be over 100000 for
county roads this year, the great bulk
of it state and federal money that
some other section would get il we
did not. Federal funds from the IL:
million dollar bond issue, which are
allotted to us, are $4,000, beginning
with the Lake Fork bridge and run
ming west TO Pine creek from Sapinero.
Another ten thousand dollar federal
appropriation is also promised to work
from Sapinero toward Gunnison. The
state road projects total $4,000, in
Guiding $l2,500 to operate new
steam shovel and work each way from
the Half Way house on Blue Mesa.
Ten thousand dollars will be spent on
the Rainbow Route from the Saguache
county line, west toward Doyleville. A
new permanent bridge across Slate
river, this side of Crested Butte, will
cost 5000, and there are other small
er projects. This is state road money
and will be spent by the county and
the bills sent to the state.
The unusually large sum of $38, 400
is set aside for this county in main
tanning state roads; of which the
county must furnish half. 1t is
quite essential that our long stretches
of newly constructed highway should
be kept in good repair and surfaced a
far rs possible. This county gets
much more than its share of f'mainten-
ance money because we are on thru
routes Of this character.
This makes SITS, 400 which the state
highway commission stated was oui
Continued on Fourth Pagel
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
High School Team
Wins Debate

The Gunnison High School debating
team carried of the honors in a
debate witt. the Olathe High School
debating tedm last Friday afternoon.
The subject was: Resolved That Colo
RADIO should adopt law providing for
income tax as substitute for the
general property tax. The Gunnison
team had the negative side.
The Gunnison debators were: Helen
Foster, Charles Wright and Fred
Stull, while Olathe was represented by
John Greenbank, Chas Shield and Lois
Williams. Judges were Principal
Brown of Montrose; Principal Tinsley
Of Crested Butte; and Principal Tam
ton Of Salida.
The next step for our debaters is
to combat with Meeker High School
on the same question, which is being
debated all over Colorado by high
schools in statewide progressive
contests. It Oan awkwardly stated
question, for it would seem almost inn
possible for the affirmative to win. In
fact we cannot see how there is any
argument for such a proposition. We
might substitute an income tax for a
personal property tax, or for a por-
tion of the general property tax, but
to make it, as stated in the debate a
Substitute for property taxes in general
is an absurdity.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
c OF c ELECTS OFFICERS.
DISCUSSES RAILROADS
(By Walter Enbom)

The Gunnison Chamber of Com
merce held its annual meeting at the
Gunnison Commercial Hotel Wednes-
day evening, with an attendance
Of thirty-six members. The subject of
most Importance taken up during the
meeting was the railroad situation and
transportation for Gunnison county.
We have been looking in vain for
the Rio Grande railroad to lead US out
cf the wilderness, and it now seems
that there is possibility Of connection
with the Santa Fe, thru a move which
the Interstate Commerce commission
has evolved toNink up our weak road
With that strong system. II will re-
ceive much opposition, since officials
and owners Of the Rio GrShde want to
line up with the Burlington.
However, leading business men Of
Pueblo are entering TIE controversy
and bring out strong 4fguments why
the Santa Fe is much better than the
Burlingt0n.A communication from the
Nuekolls Packing company, which ex-
presses the Pueblo point Of view, was
read, and News-C Champion quotes from
the document:
''The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has felt that for the benefit Of
investors in weak railroads, and also,
for the benefit Of communities served
by these railroads, they should be COM
bined with thru lines in order that the
shippers served by tho lines could be
given proper service and the commu-
mites thus served, developed.
practically the only line that we
here in Colorado are interested in, is
the d. & X. C. w. railroad. The In
terstate Commerce Commission sent
Prof. Ripley Of Harvard TO Colorado
to make personal observations and
report to them. In his report, the
professor said that the Rio Grande
should be given over to either the
Burlington road or the Santa Fe. He
the Rio Crande went into the hands
of the Burlington, it would suffice
merely as a bridge for the Burlington
lingtop road has never helped a COM
encourage or foster Industries along
tation of doing more for the commun-
tiles it serves than any other road in
the United States, snd ranks second
only to the Canadian Pacific of all
the roads in North America on foster
ing and encouraging industries in its
territory. The Interstate Commerce
Commission therefore, ruled that the
Rio Grande. should be taken into
groupe 16, which is the Santa Fe
group"
The letter then calls attention to
deplorable lack Of transportation faci-
lities exhibited by the Rio Grande
showing how in parts of the Western
Slope, only % per cent of the cars ord
cred by the growers were furnished
how the Rio Grande refuses to consid-
Continued on Last Pagel
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
ROTARY's 18TH
BIRTHDAY
Gunnison Club to Listen
in On Radio Concert
From K. C. at Cele-
bration.

The Gunnison Rotary Club will cele-
brate the 18th anniversary of the
founding of Rotary International by
m evening dinner at the Commercial
Hotel, Friday night, the 23rd Of this
month, at which in common with over
1900 clubs in the U. S. and other
countries in reach of wireless, they
will enjoy musical. and literary pro-
gram of an hour and a quarter,
broadcasted by radio from the power
full station of the Kansas City Star.
The committee, headed by Chairman
Napier, is arranging TO install a loud
speaker at the dinner, by which the
Rotarians and their guests can enjoy
the concerts, the vocal numbers and
the speeches, while enjoying the din
ner at the same time. Ray Havens
of Kansas City, president of the Ro-
tary International, will make the ad-
dress Of the evening which will be
broadcasted to every portion of the
land. Q1ite recently, during the in
CONTINUED ON Last Page)
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
Storm Was
Quite General

The recent storms thruout the en-
tire state of Colorado has been a
source of much trouble to all traffic
within the state, especially the rail-
rQads. However, Gunnison county
has been rather fortunate in this re-
gard, as no serious biockades have
been in evidence outside of that Of
passenger train No. 315, which was de-
layed q few hours Tuesday, also the
Crested Butte flyer was tied up that
day. The train east was held on
Marshall Pass thru most of Tuesday
night, but the passengers experienced
few hardships outside of annoying de-
Law.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
PRIZE is OFFERED
BY ID. A. r. CHAPTER

The Daughters Of the American Rev.
o.ation are offering prize for the
best essay written by any eighth grade
pupil in any of the rural schools.
tGunnison not included) in the county.
The subject will be: "What the Flag
Means to Me- All submissions must
be in by February 21st to Mrs. Mar
garet M. Balm, Gunnison. The prize
offered is $3.50.
In addition to creating patriotic
spirit in the youngsters, as well as
older folks, it also is an excellent
means of squirting the pupils to a
greater effort in expression.
The d. A. X. is to be commended
in offering such inducement to a
worthy cause.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
WEISER TO REPRESENT WEST
SLOPE ON REAPPORTIONMENT

Grand Junction Sentinel:-
VIM. Weiser, president of the Grand
Junction Chamber of Commerce, has
been named as Western Slope member
of committee of seven, named re-
Gently at the suggestion of the Civic
and Commercial club for the legisla-
tive reapportionment of Colorado. The
board is to be non-partisan one, To
draft some plan for the reapportion-
ment of the state for Legislative rep
resentation. Mr.. Weiser will be the
only Western Slope member of this
board.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
Read Special Articles In this Issue

The Colorado River Pact by Lieut. Governor Rockwell
Rio Grande Improvements by Representative Coscaw
By All Means A County Agent, by C. ". Chimery.
Lack Of Wild Game, discussed by A Lover Of Came
Cost Of County Agent by II. D. Edrid0e.
New Railroad in Western Colorado BY Walter Esbos
Farmers' Oreani1ntteas BY @TAs RaschUoma. Sai(Ss
The Legislative Outlook by Attorney 3. r.. Nouyss
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16

Walter Mergelman of Jacks Cabin
is in Gunnison today, complaining Of
broken rib that he got day before
yesterday. He had taken cold, and
coughing was so severe that he actual
ly broke the member.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
Coming Events of Importance

Thursday, February % Firemen's Ball, at La veta-
Friday. February %, Pageant BY the Eighth Graders
March End and 3rd Basket Ball Tournament at Delta.
March TO- County Teachers Meeting 1t Court House.
March IA to u, Automobile Show in Denver.
March ., Colonial Musicale, By the D. AR
NJ 3t West Slops Athstic Rhetorical Meet Montrose
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
Complex Problem

be minimum to transport.
Complex Problem
II the flow Of the river at Lee Ferry
should not average I5,00O,0OO acre
feet per annum, then 1900 900 must
be let 20 by for the benefit of the Low
er Basin, and the Upper Basin must
suffer the deficiency.
II by recognition of the rights Of
Old Mexico and the use of water In
that Republic there should finally re-
suit q deficiency in the water appov-
TONED to the Upper and Lower Basins,
then, even constituting the compact =
Mr.. Carpenter claims it should be
construed, still, the Lower Basin
could take $500, 900 acre feet per an
mum less half of the deficiency caused
by Old Mexico, and the Upper Basin
could only retain and use $7,5OO, 900
acre feet per annum less half of the
deficiency caused by Old Mexico.
Turning now to another sprovision
Of the compact, it is provided in Ar
ticle VIII, in substance, that the Low
er Basin may put in a storage reser-
voir, either in the Lower Basin or in
the Upper Basin for the benefit of the
Lower Basin, and by means of that
storage reservoir acquire rights to the
water of the Colorado river to the
extent Of 5,000,0 900 acre feet per an
mum.
Future Supply Limited
Now, supposing the total flow Of
water from the Upper Basin amount
ing to as much as II SOC, 900 acre feet
per annum, it becomes evident and
obvious that when the Lower Basin
takes $500, 900 acre feet, plus 1,O0O,-
600 acre feet, plus 5000, 1000 acre feet
of water stored in the reservoir
there can never be any water for the
benefit Of the Upper Basin beyond the
100000 acre feet allotted to it under
paragraph (a) of Article Ill.
The water will not be there. 1t will
belong to the Lower Basin.
And, out of that 7,500,0 900 acre feet,
the Upper Basin must be cut down IL
the flow past Lee Ferry shall not be
sufficient to give the Lower Basin its
7,500,000 acre of flow; and must be
again cut down if the claim of water
by Old Mexico causes any deficiency.
Facts TO Consider
The term of the compact therefore,
bring out some points of vital i'm
portance.
1. The actual flow out of the Up
per Basin past Lee Ferry should be
known for certain and not as mat
ter of mere guess or estimate.
2. The actual future needs of the
Continued on Page Seven)
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16
COLORADO RIVER PACT
Of GREAT MOMENT

This is n continuance of the OBJ
jections 70 the Colorado River
Compact presented by leading
business men of the San Juan,
which News-C Champion printed in
part last week. II has to do with
the most vital industrial problem
Of the Western Slope, more i'm
portant even than the transporta-
tion, for II our irrigation future
is cut off by this treaty, there will
be q minimum to transport.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16

while l was there, and stands an ex-
cellfat chance of passing the hoIse
MfkN6fN few duys.y = .....l.-.-.. -. n.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-02-16

1ss Hsssy veass sAs
0eAD0wae1ge1 booAes
- eAAs eess4eoSy.
Evening star., 1923-11-21
Golf Coat Sweaters

The golf enthusiast must needs warm
woolen coat sweater if she is to play the
game III frosty Autumn weather. Wool or
brushed wool is not only warm but smart
III these newest models-one of which is of
brushed wool, with blocked front in colors
plain back and sleeves. fastening down
the front with wool-covered buttons, $o.75.
Jacquard and plain combinations are popu
lar; in such color combinations as rose and
gray, gray and black, blown and tan or tan
and brown plain tans, navy, brown or black
also from which one may choose.
Prices begin at SIS to $3.50.
Section, Third floor
Evening star., 1923-11-21
A New Frock
for THANKSGIVING

and you can make it yourself-even if
you haven't made frocks before.
For here the Dressmaking School offers
thorough course in frockmaking from
start to fnish-and you really learn while
you are making it. Choose just the fabric
the pattern, the trimming you have been
wanting.
Register for the corrse-6 lessons, Sand
begin on your frock.
Stop in at the Dres smaking School
the next time you're in the store
see what othcc women are doing.
Dressmaking School. Seventh noor.
Evening star., 1923-11-21
An Exceptional Value
Flat Crepe, $3.50

Flat Crepe of this excellent quality would
ordinarily sell at much higher price. We
are fortunate in having 600 yards that
we can offer at this exceptionally low price
In these smart shades:
Tan, copcn, gray, sand, byo1vn, black, aUhitc
Silk Section, Second floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-21
In Our Misses Section, Fourth floor
= Barbara Lee
Dance Frocks, $39.50

Youths dancing hours crave radiant eve
ming frocks--frocks of softest velvets in
wonderfully lovely and vivid colorings--
frocks of crepe chiffon, incomparably lovely
but one must slip into them to appreciate
how enchanting are these new Barbara Lee
achievements You will find them here ex-
clusively, in Washington-at the almost in
credible price of $3.50.
We sketch but two-a crepe chiffon frock
exquisite with crystal and pearl beads;
veritable debutante's dream in the chiffon
velvet frock with silver lace and ermine
tails. Both come in exquisite colorings. ;.
Misses Section. Fourth
Evening star., 1923-11-21

Decorated Waste Baskets in
lovely shades of old blue, rose.
ivory or gilt-green, decorated
with plaster art. One sketched,
SL75. Others, S1.50 to 81.
Evening star., 1923-11-21
Gowns
for Dinner
for Evening
s85

They for the most part are distinctly differ
ent; of Roder's embroidered crepe Eliza
beth is the distinguished gown sketched,
simple OF line, exquisite in its handsome
fabric-in mahogany color, SS5.
Black satin-slm, tubular, sleeveless-is
gorgeously beaded; shrimp color velvet is
exquisitely draped. paulette, in rust color,
shows charmingly youthful circular skirt.
sleeveless bodice distinctive beading and
girdle of purple velvet which fastens with
corsage; black chenille wears band of
fur for trimming: chiffon velvet, in green,
shows the smart front trim while black
satin gown has skirt of lace scalloped in
sapphire blue beads.
Wornen's Section Goor
Evening star., 1923-11-21

Daniel Green Comfy Slip
pers, sl.75; have padded soles
and heels, and come in felt,
i'll taupe, oxford, rose, blue,
copen, lavender, ecru.
Quilted Satin Slippers. $3.50;
one style has leather soles
and heels; the other style
with soft comfy soles and
heels; both come in varied
shades-both priced $3.50
pair.
Satin Mules, $3.50 and $3.50;
the woman who likes a
dainty boudoir slipper will
like these; in black satin
with Innings i'll lavender,
copen, pink, gold, peach.
rose, American beauty and
blue.
Dorsey Slippers, 81 and S.;
Daniel Green make-daintily
trimmed around the top with
braid and lined in satin of
varied lovely shades; slip
pers in black brocade, S.; in
black satin, 81.
Black Kid Slippers. $3.50;
have leather heels and POM
>pons- for trimming.
Brocaded Mules, in gold,
or Paisley viii delight the
most fastidious WON a n.
These are $40 pair. Sketched
on figure.
Evening star., 1923-11-21

Luxurious pile fabrics-smartest of sports fabricsn
Fashions suit modes. Appropriate for immediate
and Dress sarty trimmed In black browns
navy and KIT fox-smart sports mixtures.
womensS
Evening star., 1923-11-21
Smart P1aids
Specially Priced, So

Plaid skirts are enjoying an unusual vogue
and these are the plaids-bright- t-colored
woolen plaids, i'll smart color combinations j;
navy, brown, red; copen. green and navy
henna, blue and green; brown, gold and
navy; brown, navy and cadet blue.
Those boyish sports frocks in plaid are
much worn, too, and might we'll be fash
ioned from one of these smart patterns.
The value is exceptional.
Wool Dress Goods Section, Second floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-21

Covered Baskets that one
might find many uses for, come
in black or blue enamel, with
gay birds and flowers painted
i'll lovely colors. One sketched,
S4.75. Others, So to $3.50.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-23
CAPE MAY NOT SURE THEY WANT
EXCURSIONISTS

An old isue was brought up at the
regular meeting of the Progressive
League ON Monday night. 1t resulted
in a warm discussion which is as yet
unfinished. Frank Miller suggested
that some inducements be offered such
concerns as the Stetson Hat Co. and
the Victor Talking Machine Co. to send
their yearly summer outing parties to
Cape May. He pointed out that they
would open the way to an influx of
one-day excupsionists who would
bring prosperity to this city. John
Hewitt Immediately took issue and
asserted that Cape May was n of
the few remaining exclusive resorts
along the coast and should retain that
reputation. He was promptly refuted,
however, by several other members
including George Wentzell, John
Spencer and William G. Essen. Quite
a warm discussion ensued which, at
the order of the president, DR.. Moon,
remained unfinished and will be again
taken up at the next meeting. This
entails a subject which means a great
deal to Cape May whether pro or con,
and may result in something new for
this city.-Cape May Star.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-23
IMPROVEMENTS SOUGHT IN N. Y.
FARMERS MARKETS

Believing that New York City should
have the most modern farmers mar
kets in the world to replace those an
tiQuated both in equipment and meth
DDS, New Jersey growers, hundreds of
whom have stands lin these trading
centers, are part of a movement that
has for it's aim the development of
markets to meet p~resent-day needs.
Efforts will be made by the farmers
this spring to get cooperation of city,
state and federal marketing authorities
in effecting these improvements.
interests of the New Jersey farm
ers in these metropolitan markets are
being studied, at their request, by the
New Jersey State Bureau of Markets.
1t has been suggested by the members
of the New York Market Growers AS
ISOLATION, representing the farmers of
Long Island, Staten Island and New
Jersey, that a constructive marketing
program be outlined by representa-
tives of the New York, New Jersey and
federal market bureaus and that these
agencies offer further cooperation to
the growers and city authorities in
seeking to effect a scientific marketing
system. In formulating these plans
the market officials will base their
outline on methods that have proven
successful in other cities, with con-
sideration for particular requirements
of the New York markets.
Growers are anxious that any plan
adopted should permit the individual
farmer to hire a particular stall for
the season at a fixed rental. This ar
rangement, it is claimed, would help
systematic the market and would en-
able a farmer to build up a trade
around a permanent stand.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-23
BEE INDUSTRY IN CAPE MAY
COUNTY

Deputy Bee Inspector E. G. Carr
toured the county with the farm dem
onstrator on Monday, March 10Th, and
found that in spite of the poor honey
year of 1922, a great many of the col
onies of bees will have enough stores
to last them until the first flowers
bloom in the spring.
1t was found, however, that a few
colonies will starve if honey or sugar
syrup is not supplied to them at once.
Bee pasture in Cape May County is
fair and the market for honey is ex-
cellent. The need of bees for polli-
mating fruit is recognized by most of
the large fruit growers and each year
will find our fruit growers paying
more attention to bee keeping.
All persons interested may secure a
copy of Circular SO, Manual of Bee
Husbandry," at the office of Farm
Demonstration at Cape May Court
House, on application.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-23

we submit the price to your commits
sioners at which we would permit this
sand to go for the benefit of the city
prior to the passage of the ordinance
or the opening of the bids, and we
thought then, and still think that hat
was sufficient notice of our willingness
to participate in a reasonable way with
your commissioners and whoever else
might be interested in the public inn
provement and not unreasonable or
inclined to hinder the progress of the
city. We have always been ready to
meet your commissioners, your coun-
sci, MI. Coney and his attorney and
we have at various times -four at
least) at great disadvantage and ex-
pense to the various directors, met in
the City of Wildwood for the purpose
Of discussing and attempting to arrive
at a satisfactory conclusion, each
time receiving only contemptuous and
scurrilous remarks and stories after
the meeting was over, the authors of
which we do not know, but we think
we do and in making this statement 1
do not mean to cast reflection upon
your commissioners.
/ trust that l have not bored you by
going outside of the statement which
you requested, but l feel that this OPP
portunity should be accepted to place
ourselves squarely on record in the
face of u defamers and trust that
you will appreciate it as such. =
Very respectfully,
WIN. S. DARNELL,
Atty. for Beach Realty Co.
P. 81 trust also that this state
ment may have the same publicity
which has been given to the prior
statements published.
VIM. S. Darnell.