Colorado Statesman

THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE JOURNAL OF THE WEST. LABOR SHALL BE FREE RAGE COUNTRY PARTY Booker T. Washington's Embarrassment As A Diner-Out VOL. XXIII. Booker T ington's rassm AD As everybody, North and South, knows, Booker T. Washington, while he may have achieved fame by his work at Tuskegee, achieved the greater part of his notoriety at two or three dinners he attended. The most exploited of these dinners was, of course, the one at the White House with President Roosevelt, in 1901. Next to that was the dinner with Mr. John Wanamaker, at Saratoga, in 1905. A third was the dinner in 1911 with the king and queen of Denmark. They were embarrassing affairs, these dinners, both before and after taking, as we gather from the new biography just published by Doubleday & Page. Nothing else in Washington's whole life, we are assured, pained him as deeply as the censure which the dinner with Roosevelt brought down upon the latter. As an invitation to a dinner at the White House is regarded as a summons that cannot be disregarded, Mr. Washington, we are told, had no choice, even if he had warted one. But the consequences were not only embarrassing but dangerous. Both the President and his guest received numerous epistolary threats. Washington had enough letters threatening his life to fill a desk-drawer. In one case, as was learned several years afterward, an actual attempt was made to carry out the threats. Say the authors of the new biography—Emmett J. Scott and Lyman Beecher Stowe: "A strange Negro was hurt in jumping off the train before it reached the Tuskegee Institute station. There being no hospital for Negroes in the town of Tuskegee, he was taken to the hospital of the Institute, where he was cared for and nursed for several weeks before he was able to leave. Mr. Washington was absent in the North during all of this time. Many months later this Negro confessed that he had come to Tuskegee in pay of a group of white men Louisiana for the purpose of assassinating Booker Washington. He said that he became so ashamed of himself while being cared for by the doctors and nurses employed by the very man he had come to murder that he left as soon as he was able to do so instead of waiting to carry out his purpose on the return of his victim, as he had originally planned to do." Another incident growing out of the Roosevelt dinner has a humorous as well as an illuminating side. On a trip which Washington made in Florida, at a little station near Gainesville, a white man got aboard the train, shook hands cordially with Washington, expressed his pleasure at the meeting, looked Washington over carefully and ejaculated: "Say, you are a great man. You are the greatest man in this country." Washington mildly protested, but the man insisted, State Hist & Nat Hist Society State House RETAIL ASSOCIATION OF COLORA T. Wash- Embar- ment As iner-Out "Yes, sir, the greatest man in this country." Washington expressed the opinion that Roosevelt was the greatest man in the country, which brought out this scornful response: "Huh! Roosevelt? I used to think that Roosevelt was a great man until he ate dinner with you. That settled him with me." As a result of this and other incidents, Washington concluded that "the curious nature of this thing we call prejudice—social prejudice, race prejudice and all the rest," makes any attempt to disturb it unwise. Yet four years later he was again the object of even more bitter censure for attending the Wanamaker dinner. His position on such matters was set forth by him in a letter to Edgar Gardiner Murphy, a Southerner, author of "The Present South." Mr. Murphy was alarmed over these attacks and over their possible effect upon the work at Tuskegee, which he regarded as highly important. He wrote to Washington about his fears, and received in reply a long letter. This is an extract: "I have never attended a purely social function given by white people anywhere in the country. Nearly every week I receive invitations to weddings of rich people, but these I always refuse. Mrs. Washington almost never accompanies me on any occasion where there can be the least sign of purely social intercourse. Whenever I meet white people in the North at their offices, in their parlors, or at their dinner tables, or at banquets, it is with me purely a matter of business, either in the interest of our institution or in the interests of my race; no other thought ever enters my mind. For me to say now, after fifteen years of creating interest in my race and in this institution in that manner, that I must stop, would simply mean that I must cease to get money in large measure for this institution. In meeting the people in this way I am simply doing what the head of practically every school, black or white, in the South is constantly doing. For purely social pleasure I have always found all my ambitions satisfied among my own people, and you will find that in proportion as the colored race becomes educated and prosperous, in the same proportion is this true of all colored people." The dinner with the king and queen of Denmark created embarrassments of a different kind. The king was interested in Washington's work because of its possible application to the large Negro population on those Danish islands in the West Indies which we are probably soon to possess. Here is the way this visit of the ex-slave to royalty was afterward described by the ex-slave: "As I entered the reception room DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 1916 there were twenty or twenty-five people who were to be entertained at dinner. I will not attempt to describe the elegance, not to say splendor, of everything in connection with the dinner. As I ate food for the first time in my life out of gold dishes, I could not but recall the time when as a slave boy I ate my syrup from a tin plate. "I think I got through the dinner pretty well by following my usual custom, namely, of watching other people to see just what they did and what they did not do. There was one place, however, where I confess I made a failure. It is customary at the King's table as it is true at other functions in many portions of Europe, I understand, to drink a silent toast to the King. This was so new, and strange to me that I decided that, since I did not understand the custom, the best thing was to frankly confess my ignorance. I reassured myself with the reflection that people will easier pardon ignorance than pretense. "At a certain point during the dinner each guest is expected, it seems, to get the eye of the King and then rise and drink to the health of the King. When he rises he makes a bow to the King and the King returns the bow. Nothing is said by either the King or the guest. I think practically all the invited guests except myself went through this performance. It seems to me a very fitting way of expressing respect for the King, as the head of a nation and as a man, and now that I know something about it, I think if I had another chance I could do myself credit in that regard." If Washington ever got the "swelled head" from all this recognition, there is nothing to show it in this biography. In a Preface written for the book, Mr. Roosevelt lays stress upon Washington's humility. He says: "To a very extraordinary degree he combined humility and dignity; and I think that the explanation of this extraordinary degree of success in a very difficult combination was due to the fact that at the bottom of his humility was really the outward expression, not of a servile attitude toward any man, but of the spiritual fact that in very truth he walked humbly with his God."—Current Opinion for December. FOR GOD'S SAKE STOP WHINING. The Negro above all other races and nationalities appreciates every effort that is put forward in his behalf, and feels doubly thankful when something is done to help better his condition, and he is glad when one of his race is in a position to do something for him. But the Negro should not forget while fighting for "his rights and justice" and making great demands that he is a part and parcel of the body politic and is not race a part from it. As soon as the Negro stops whining, as soon as the Negro learns that he is but a working force that must climb as others have climbed, and fight in the same way others have fought by thoroughly building up within the ranks of his own first, by owning homes, getting education, etc., the better it will be for the race. Of course we want every right the constitution of these United States guarantees to us, and some day we will have them, but we cannot hope for them or get them by always whining or bickering on social issues, stirring up strife, and accusing the other fellow of crimes we sometimes commit ourselves in proportion to our own inter-racial fitness for the society of each other. Let the Negro go ahead along the line on which he is not hampered. Let him increase his wealth, his knowledge, and his worth. Let him rely more upon himself and develop more within himself. We are a patient, tolerant people and time is proving that we are not without inherent capabilities which must some day, somewhere, lead us to the full enjoyment of a freeman's right. Let us arm ourselves with greater courage, nobler endeavors and more determined zeal for the accomplishment of these results. It is to be hoped that America will make itself so respectable and commanding as to open the door to this downtrodden, despised and rejected race. Where sovereigns are clothed with justice and humanity and the innocent and oppressed shall be heard and find friends to defend their cause, a land unbinds the shackled limbs and a law that knows only the deeds of men regardless of their color and previous condition. Let it be remembered that behind it all is an UN SEEN COMMANDER. He who said "Righteousnes exalteth a nation, but sin is the reproach of any people."—Wisconsin Weekly Blade. PENROSE WANTS NEGROES TO VOTE. Washington, D. C., Dec. 4.—(Special) "I have not fully decided what form my bill will take," said Senator Penrose tonig't. "I may offer it as an amendment to Senator Owens' corrupt practice act or introduce it as a separate bill and follow the same line that Senator Lodge did in 1890. I think that it is about time that the laws of the United States should be enforced and that the Negroes of the South should be given their constitutional prerogatives. The people of the United States, except those who have watched the elections in the South, do not know how flagrantly the election laws are violated, how Negroes are cheated out of their franchise and the natural opposition vote, the Republican vote in the Southern states, is never reflected. "This condition must stop. It may be necessary to abolish the electoral college in order to get at the evil, for then the solid South would only be a historical myth in electing a President. Now it is almost impossible to overcome the solid 145 electoral votes representing the South, made up largely of the votes of white men. Unless the South sees fit to allow the Negro vote, I would favor federal supervision, as was proposed by Senator Lodge while a member of the House in 1890. That bill was passed by the House, but was lost in the Senate in 1891. If Congress objects to federal supervision, then I mean to work for the elimination of the electoral college, and the election of the President of the United States by a popular vote. "The 145 electoral votes of the South do not represent as many voters as in two or three of our Northern states. It is an outrage how the rest of the country is overbalanced by the South. For instance, South Carolina casts about 45,000 votes, about as many as three of the largest wards in Philadelphia, and for those 45,000 votes South Carolina gets nine votes in the electoral college." RACE NEWS GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES Chicago, Ill., Dec. 15.—A jury of twelve white men who understood the meaning of their oath has found William Tooker, doorkeeper of Franklin Theatre, guilty of violating the law of the state of Illinois by refusing admission to A. T. Donald and Miss Jeanette McGhee, who held tickets for the theatre. The employee claims that the rules of the house restricted Colored people to the gallery. Mr. Donald and Miss McGhee quietly left the theatre and brought suit in the Municipal Court before Judge Trude. The jury found for the plaintiffs. Lansdale, Pa., Dec. 11.—When Nicholas Mueller, aged fifty-one years, insurance broker of Newtown, and Lottie B. Taylor, colored, aged twenty-seven, appeared at the Bucks county court house to secure a marriage license Marriage License Clerk Charles Brown consulted District Attorney Calvin Boyer, but no law could be found prohibiting a marriage between a white and a colored person, so the license was issued. It is not known whether they have been married. The return does not have to be made to the court house for thirty days, and the local ministers have not performed the marriage. The colored woman is a seamstress near Newtown. Boston, Dec. 11. The report of the recent dental examination is made public by the board of dental examiners. There is something epochal and noteworthy in the results of this examination in the fact that one of the successful candidates, Dr. Edna C. C. Robinson, is not only a Colored girl, but she is the first young lady of our race who has qualified herself and taken the test in the whole history of this state. The face of a Colored girl is so unusually strange at this gathering, one of the examiners commented on it. (From The Monitor) The Omaha Electric Light and Power Company has given employment to eight Colored laborers, under a Colored foreman, at their plant on lower Leavenworth street, and last week Charles Hopkins was employed as janitor at this plant. It is reported that credit for Mr. Hopkins, appointment is due to Judge Julius C. Cooley, who has always been a NEWS VARIOUS SOURCES true and tried friend of the race. Mr. Holdrege, general manager of the company, is authority for the statement that the company will be glad to give employment to other members of the race just as soon as it is practicable. The Monitor's work for increased industrial opportunities for our people is bringing results. Let the men who are given employment prove themselves worthy of it. Philadelphia, Pa.—Between 3,000 and 5,000 Negro laborers have come to this city from the south within the last 6 months, according to a tentative census made recently by officials from the department of labor and commerce at Washington. Since this was an industrial census no figures are available as to the women and children that have come with these workmen, but a conservative estimate, according to A. L. Manly, field secretary of the Armstrong Association, which does work among the Negroes, would place the Negro population of Philadelphia and its suburbs at not less than 100,-000. These figures allow for the normal increase since the census of 1910, which gave 90,000 as the Negro population as well as for the recent influx from the Southern states. NEGRO TOWN IN OKLAHOMA Boley, Oklahoma, Dec. 11.—In the state of Oklahoma more capital of Negro people is invested in lands than in any other part of the United States. A time will come when this step along commercial lines, may prove an advantage. While these investments are mainly in town lots and small acreage in the aggregate we have a big investment which must grow with the progress of the state. The latest inducement offered to Negro investors is the townsite of "Bookertree," on the main line of the Frisco railroad, close to Okmulgee and Weleetka and conviently accessible to the market centers of the state, with a direct line to Dallas, Texas, and Kansas City, Mo. Besides this the new town is located in a fine agricultural section, with plenty of farm lands for the tenant or purchasers. In fact there is no reason why those who take to the "Bookertee" proposition should not do well. SF: yp a {cas YF p. fame gf j /| Theft oh Fo J a 4 f 4 tr re I it] oe oy « oh re s mt y ey evs) Ll Pe J A iey & eal dh ‘oer Spay Ask Hotpoint Santa to Your Home for Christmas Have Him Bring These Electrical Gifts to Please YOUR MOTHER YOUR WIFE Hotpoint, Teapot Hotpoint, Radiant Grill YOUR FATHER YOUR SISTER Boe r Hotpoint, Chafing Dish Immersion Heater (To heat his shaving water) YOUR HUSBAND Hotpoint, Radiant Heater YOUR AUNT (To warm his office or den.) Hotpoint Valveless Percolator YOUR COUSIN YOUR DAUGHTER Hotpoint, Toaster Hotpoint, Boudoir Iron YOUR SON (And bag.) Hotpoint, Safety Comfo So eee Do Your Christmas Shopping During America’s Electrical Week —Dec. 2.9—and Do It Electrically. ge De Ut Rand Be le Restless Rae et The Denver Gas and Electric Light Co. Ik is 0 The Perfect Christmas Gift Victrola) << With 6 Fine Selections BNE eet Your Own Choice AY see ge $1728 2.00 Cash a == 2:00 Monthly Plays 10 or 12-inch records, Although costing little, will give you perfect satisfaction. Has exclusive patented Victor features. Fully guaranteed. The Store of Real Service, KNIGHT - CAMPBELL’S 1625.31 CALIFORNIA ST. STRIKERS (2is,i0 Fifteenth St. GARMENTS AND HOLIDAY GOODS On Sale at Prices That Tempt You Smart Plush and Velour Coats, | Smart New Coats, $9.95, $11.95 and $14.95. $14.95, $18.95 and $24.95. Wool velours, rae mixtures and Fine furtrimmed plushes, plush ve-| matalamb, with the high convertible lours and wool velours, in the very] colors, plain or trimmed, in all the latest models, and specially priced. | newest styles, $20.00 Suits, $11.95. Coats, $7.95 and $9.96. lentes of gabardine and poplin, new Coats of smart mixture, shocks, Paine models with fur or braid trimmings. cheviots, kerseys and meltons, belte $30.00 Suits, $14.95. ann ‘flare: etteots, Fine broadcloth, serge and poplin Wool Velour, $12.95 and $16.95, | Suits; smart styles, fur trimmed, and Hundreds of stylish, serviceable coats, {nvall the ney: colors: all nicely tailored and finished, | Silk See eee $2.98 aah and $3.98. Child’s Coats, $2.98 to $7.95. | tiandsome naitis respe de chine, At least fifty styles to select from—| georgette and silk Waists, in plain and in all sizes and cloths. | dressy styles, Silk and Serge Dresses, $6.95, $9.35 and $12.95. Dresses of taffeta and serge in all the latest models, for street, afternoon and evening wear, specially priced Beautiful Dress Skirts in serge, poplin and taffeta silk at $3.98, $4.98 and $5.98. BUY CHRISTMAS FURS HERE Mens’s Sets— Ties, Hose, peak er Skating Sets—Cap and Scarf. chief, in fancy box. 75c to $2.00. 25c to $1.50. | ee Oe Bilkerunite aearts, 7e0ite @2e0) Ladies Bath Robes at... .$2,00 to $3.50 Leather Bags .....-...-..+.$1 and§2| Children’s Bath Robes at.$1.25 to $1.75 Teddy Bears .........-»-80e and $1.00] Silk Hose ...............88¢ to $1.00 START YOUR CHILDREN’S FEET Wa TO GROW RIGHT at By Fitting them with §V#& [oq —Henning’s Perfect ‘ (i ee |e Fitting Shoes pal \ \ They Wear Longer, oe \ e Feel Better, cAN D { And Look Better o Cay And Cost » So N 5 No More. ty ge Se fm And You Save A Dollar. HENNING’SSHOESTO2E 820 & 822 15TH sT, DENVER Proper Indignation. Aa old couple had come up to Lon ‘don on a short holiday, and while looking round one day they saw over “a shop a sign which read: “John: son's Shirt Store.” “Well, I declare !” said the old lady. “I wonder who tore it, and what do they want to tell people about !t for? Can't his wife amend it?’—London Mall. Compliment. “Ah, Berrybutton! Lam sorry to see you looking so badly battered Were you run down by an automo: bile” “No, sah; but tanky for de compermunt, dess de same sah,” re- plied Brocher Berrybutton, “I was done knocked down und drug ‘round “mongst de se uery by a bull calf."— Kansas City Star. Ae e f CABINETS CAADINE te Narrow faiths and narrow hopes put fetters on the spirit, and small af- fections keep smail the heart and low the temperature of life—Philip Staf- ford Moxom. MORE SWEETS. Few sweets please the children tore than the old-fashioned popcorn balls. Add _ two YY cupfuls of sugar to : Me one cupful of wa- ONL PM ter, one-fourth of ray Yam ® cupful of vinegar 222) Aejand two table eS spoonfuls of but- e SOD ter; boil until it P< becomes crisp when a drop is put en Re or 2 @&, into cold water. Take three quarts of freshly popped corn picked over to remove all old bachelors (those that won't pop), then pour over the sirup, and mix well, and make into balls at once. They may be wrapped in tissue paper to keep them, Sugared Nuts.—Take a cupful of brown sugar and boll with two table- spoonfuls of water for five minutes; into this stir two cupfuls of pecan meats; stir until each nut is evenly coated with sugar, then put them to dry and cool on a buttered sheet, Maple Cream Candy.—Take two cupfuls of maple sugar or the same quantity of brown sugar, using the maple extract; one cupful of cream or milk with a teaspoonful of butter may be substituted. Cook, stirring constantly, until it ‘hairs from the spoon, then stir In two cupfuls of nut meats; stir until too stiff to pour, then pack into a greased pan to mark off in squares, Walnut Creams.—Two cupfuls of granulated sugar, one-fourth of a cup- ful each of milk and water ; boll stead- ily for five minutes, then pour out on an unbuttered platter and while beat- ing with a fork, add vanilla, . When cool enough to handle, roll in balls and place a walnut meat on each side. ‘This same cream may be used for va- rious other candies, for filling dates and making peppermints and winter- green wafers, Fudge That Never Fails.—Take two cupfuls of sugar, a half cupful of milk, a tablespoonful of butter and @ square of chocolate, with a third of @ cupful of corn sirup; cook until it hardens in cold water; remove from ‘the fire, and when nearly cold stir un- til creamy; pour into a buttered pan and set away to harden, Cut in Squares before It 1s too firm. Honey Hermits.—Take one cupful of butter, 1% cupfuls of honey, one tea- spoonful of soda, three eggs, five cupfuls of sifted flour, a teuspoonful of salt, two teaspoonfuls of cinnamon, 2% cupfuls each of chopped raisins and nuts, Dissolve the soda in the honey, warm and then add the but- ter, cream together, add beaten eggs, salt, spice and flour, then stir In the raisins and nuts. There Is no action so slight nor so mean but It may be dene to a, great Purpose,;and eakolieg thareoys ope ta ny pufpose 40 great bue that sight tote may help leerftuskin. SOME OLD SOUTHERN RECIPES. Some of the famous old southern dishes are hardly known in the North, and yet with our easy transportation we are able to place nearly all the southern foods on our tables in fair condi- tion, Sweet Potatoes Baked in Ashes.—The yellow yams, so filled with sug- eS ar, aire especially dell ae cious cooked this way. this season they have been bought for 2% cents # pound, cheaper than the native potato just at this time. Wash and dry the potatoes, place them in a hole in a bank of ashes, cover, and then place a shovelfui of fine ‘coals over the ashes. When the potatoes are done, serve with butter. ) Fried Sweet Potatoes.—Peel and slice the potatoes rather thick, sprinkle with salt, then pour hot water over them and let them stand a few min- utes before beginning to fry. Now put them, two layers at a time, in an tron frying pan with a little hot fat which is very hot before putting in the po- tatoes. Cover and let stand until the potatoes begin to soften, then put them over the direct heat with the cover off to brown, Drain on a piece of paper, put into a dripping pan and keep ther. hot until ready to serve, Sliced Potato Pie.—Line an ordinary granite baking dish four inches deep with a biscuit crust, bottom and sides. Slice ordinary potatoes one-fourth of an inch in thickness, better not too thin, and fill the pan fairly full, on each slice place a good-sized plece ot butter, sprinkle with granulated sugar, and dust with nutmeg, adding a few cloves here 1nd there. When the pan is néarly full, fill the spaces with wa- ter, and as it settles add a little more to barely cover the potatoes. On top of the potatoes place the butter, place in 2 moderate oven and cook until a straw will pierce the potatoes, then ‘remove and put on a latticed crust, sprinkle with sugar and nutmeg and bake until the crust is brown. ‘This is a favorite dish with the old-time Soatherners. | Sweet potatoes baked and pressed through a ricer are used in a steamed pudding much as carrots are used. TA Ne ga, aVeL 29D Olreet First-Class Tonsorial Artists in attendance, Best line of Cigars and Tobacco, We solicit your patronage. _First-Ulass work guaranteed. HARRY JONES, Prop. DENVER. COLO LSS SS|S=—S=S===|[[a[aE>E>EaaE——— | Jas @. y ai — e Poa an A ery) RQ ‘ q' i ¥ my! » © i, 1 ¥ asl |e | WULF) [PeSaSeS | AL _f fy ( 4 a Be OR ¥ Ej “2% kA A ' ei a 4 0 CASS J Vv or ‘ i a i UE ) TO, |b &| Powr Fai g \ ] nN y @ | Wea SS \ = Rs _——| A) |) NE (22 +10 FS Ya “Toy Day,”’ “Children’s Day,” at oy Day, rens Day, a J li ; —and what a wonderful assortment of Toys . ‘tots’? watching the trains, all lighted up there are here to see and choose from—and | with electric lights, running under moun- what a grand time all the children are going | tains and over bridges and over rivers—-they to have talking to, and asking ‘Santa’ | will spend hours watching these mechanical questions—and then, too, there are the | toys—while mother selects the toys for bleachers that will be filled with little | Christmas. eee BOYS: THE SEASON’S GREAT NOVELTY —Our stock of ‘‘Meccano’’ and ‘‘Hree- —Flossie Fisher Doll House Furniture, i tor’’ is still complete, but do not wait candy filled, 10c Each too long, as you will be disappointed 2 : wee ’ nee ae ee ee —25 only Musical Menagerie Pianos, Come in and see them demonstrated. argh Bach GIRLS: —100 Red Dump Carts (have metal wheels), —Our stock of Doll Buggies is the larg- —15e Each est and best we have ever shown—and | —Games, hundreds for your selection, the values are greater. 4 10¢ to $2.50 Each ee —THE FOUR SPECIAL DOLL TABLES ARE INTERESTING HUNDREDS EVERY DAY. THEY CONTAIN WONDERFUL VALUES. On Table One: On Table Three: Dolls, choice ....0..-.+-/++40+-+--2B@ | Dolls, choice ...0.s.-..0...000 00. TBA On Table Two: On Table Four: Dolls, choice .++1.+-:5+++-+.++-+1:-50¢ | Dolls, choice ...................$11.00 pe en ? : ’ Women’s Neckwear |__Children’s Shoes —The Joslin Children’s Shoe Department of- ale ‘ e Kea aan one fers extraordinary values for boys and girls. 2 ; : y 2 SHOES AT ‘‘THE OLD PRICES” —We were fortunate in securing a beautiful line of women’s exquisite neckwear at about | —Patent colt, cloth top button shoes, wide- half regular price—so we pass our good for- | toe styles. tune along to you. z. —The assortment consists of handsome em- Sizes 5 to 8..................$1.50 broidered Cuff and Collar Sets, large, small Sizes 814 to 11...............$1.75 and medium Collars in square, round and Misses’ sizes, 111/, to 2.......$2.25 long-pointed effects that come down to the nee a E waistline, —Boys’ high-cut boots with straps and —Georgettes, nets and French Organdies, | buckles—a useful gift. ‘They will wear your hemstitched and Val. lace trimmed, boy the balance of the winter. —$3,25 and $3.50 values f pa benas $1.75 Sizes 9 to 1814...............$2.50 . Sizes 1 to 514.......... .....$3.00 —$2.00 values for —Boys’ welt sole, gunmetal, button shoes; $1.00 a good serviceable, dressy shoe. —$2.50 values for .......0.. 0.0... GLL25 Sizes 9 to13.................$1.50 —$5.00 values for ....... 0.0.00. $250 Sizes 1t0514............... $1.05 Se ee Ree ‘ e THE DRY GOODS co. a 54585383] Sunshine Destroys Germs. ‘The clothing we wear harbors my viads of disease germs, This is espe cially true of woolen garments, Cot ton and silk do not retain germs si readily as wool, and are therefor more suitable for clothing to be wort during exposure to illness. Nurses an obliged to wear cotton garments wher in attendance upon the sick. ‘To de stroy germs in clothing there is noth ing more potent than bright sunligh and air, Hang clothing and blankets quilts, ete, outdoors where the sut and wind may beat upon them for sey eral hours, and disease germs lurkint in their meshes will be destroyed. ote 2" gi eh ape 4 Be Ak, em ane e TF ak ae TR Ss al ae i 4 ea | Legal Brethren, “Gabe,” said the lawyer to the ‘amazed negro witness, who had been listening to a heated discussion as to the admissibility of certain testimony, “you have followed carefully this in- tricate discussion touching on the va- vions aspects of medical jurisprudence involved in the issues we have before us for adjudication; and in view of that I now desire to know the theory advanced by my learned brother.” The witness cast a triumphant side glance at his own attorney. ‘Then he puffed out his lips and his chest, “Most doubt- less," he nnswered.—Everybody’s Mag- aoe ==THE PEARL BARBER SHOP = A GIFT FROM SANTA SP ya <2 iaay> “ Hr SEEN Oe NCD a ONIN y AN “4 Seg FS 7 iy co 2 = as \ ae =f Se Bnei a i : Ns ‘a - id ) s ge eg PS, es my Wyk — a * = 4 ~~ . oon On a i ae @ Wr S fi i Veo ¥ For More Than Thirty-Five Years ‘ Uo GE IMLS ap | re in Denver, Square deal- 2 ¥ Y NR 7" ing, conservatism and fi 5 i gressive mer- eae io Ga a g 709 AND 711 SIXTEENTH STREET, DENVER, COLORADO ¥ BOLDEN BROS. CAFE and LUNCH ROOM 924 19th Street, Denver, Colorado oot DINNER fot oo. Es Short Orders 11:30to2 p.m. “id ee: Bs at All Hours 4 ko All Kinds of Sandwiches Bolden Bros. Barber Shop Baths, Electric Massage FIRST CLASS SERVICE R. B. BOLDEN, Mgr. 926 19th St. Denver Why NOT REVIVE QLO CUSTOMS? For Christmas Presents Wath Diamonds ies JES I, Hansen Repairing « Specialty Manufacturing 8 1ODENVER, COLO, Watchmaker and Jeweler Phone mein or. By CASSIE MONCLURE LYNE. JOHN K. RETTIG -& Meats, Fancy and Staple Groceries cee Be a 1864 CURTIS STREET te Prasad See rub. We do things Ss Slike mechanical 15) ~ toys, without ask- fess ing the why and ———=_ wherefore. We fol- ow like sheep the leadership of some foolish friend who either has more vents and less sense than the average, yecause we are the slaves of custom. Shristmas is the season for the Christ: Shild—when simplicity and sincerity should dominate love of ostentation ind all pretense. It is hard in this lay of luxury to experience a new sen- sation; for children are sated on the hreshold of life with gifts that would lave astonished George Washington ind taken away the ‘breath of little mackwoods Abraham Lincoln, It is no ase telling your chfid to eat his red ipple and suck his stick of candy with 1 thankful heart if little Bobbie next loor owns a motoreycle and a real pig- skin, Precious poor fun will your lit- le Mary Tane find in her rag baby if {nez Dort's has a bisque French doll hat can talk. And so we are happy or niserable, poor or rich by contrast; hose comparisons that are obvious if rdlous. Yule Log Is Gone. The old-fashioned season of fun and ‘rolic has been replaced by a meaning- ess, mirthless celebration. ‘The Yule ‘og has gone out, and there is no fire- alace for old Santa Claus to scramble lown and leave his gifts of simple loys for unsuspecting childhood. ‘The steam-heated home, the sterilized ur- ‘hin, the pure-food laws, all forbid the minted sugar cats and dogs whose sreen backs would have put any par- tot to shame, Yet how beautiful in retrospect 1s he memory of some Christmas of the ong ago, when, like Tiny ‘Tim, who gathered around the simple table and ‘ooked forward with Joy to the home- <vning of all the family, the wonder- ‘ul dinner of goose and the loving greeting, “God bless us all!” ‘That vas a wealth such as no Serooge could sossibly buy! ‘That was the spirit which prompted Dickens to say, “Chongh it has never put a serap of yoisl or silver in my pocket, I believe t hus done me good, and I say, ‘God nless itr?” C. E. SMITH, Manager, Res. Phone South 1608 Wholesale and Retail Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fish and Oysters Hotels and Restaurants Our Specialty. Fresh and Cured Eastern Corn Fed Meats Fruits, Vegetables, Poultry and Game. Telephones Main 4302, 4303, 4304, 4305 622-636 15th Street Denver, olorado Serres ae oe ee W. F. PLAMBECK oT COODS EXPERT WATCH MAKER NAT HONEST 1715 CHAMPA STREET fe PRICES. A full line of Watches, Clocks, Diamonds and Jewelry LES ming at lowest prices, Courteous treatment to all oo — Weatherhead Hat Co. TELEPHONE MAIN 3203 Established 1876 PIONEER HATTERS OF THE WEST WE MAKE OLD HATS NEW PRACTICAL HATTERS RENOVATORS, BLEACHERS DYERS AND FINISHERS Of Gents’ and Ladies’ Hats of Every Description 1624 Champa St., Denver, Colo. We Should Hang Garlands. ‘Thy singing of carols in English vil- ages was # ood old custom and ought 20 be revived, as well as the lighting of the Yule log on Christmas eve, for he memory of the English Christmas ingers ever in the British heart, wher- aver he may be. In the early days at Tamestown, Va., the cradle of English sivilization on this western continent, John Smith says: “The extreme cold, trost, rain and snow caused us to keep Shristmay among the savages, where ve were never more merry nor had Sunflowers Use Moisture. During the dry spell Just remember that those brilliantly colored suntlow- ers nodding in the breeze along your corn rows and in your orchard are each using three times as much mols- ture: aaa; corn plant uses: spent at home reacts in its benefits A Do lar with unceasing general profit, Sent out of town it’s life is ended, Kept with the home merchants it is a messenger of continuous benefit. Business men should awake to the importance of keeping this dollar at home and make a bid for it by judicious advertising, Produce Good Colts. By the use of sound, purebred draft sires, the average farm mare can be made to produce a colt worth $200 at worling age and the better farin mare will produce foals to make $250 or $350 horses. Head-to-Foot Outfitters for Men, Women and Children wit ve acuiy an Dj , seated it en Lae eens” CREEL SER same price by getting it at Cor. 15th & Larimer Streets SE DP LB ES BS ODS OD OER CE GGA OLS Ball 1 GR TD RO) ON oe 2 tt OD ED YE . A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower 3 A Wondertul Halr Dressing and Grower. s | “one Thousand Agents Wanted. Good son cy Made. We want Agents in every city , and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROW are ER. ‘This ie a. wonderful _preparation.Can : be used with or without straightening. Irons, e Sells for 25 cents per box-One. 25-cent. box me Will prove its value. Any person. that will ner) Use a/25-cent box will be convinced. No mat- 2 ter what has failed to grow your hair, just sive THE STAR TAIR GROWER a trial and Be convinced. Send 26 cents for a full size box. If you wish to be an agent, send $1 " and we will send you « full supply’ that you can begin work ai once: also agent's. terms ‘ Send all ‘money by Money Order to aa 3 THE STAR HAIR. GROWER, Mfr. x Northern Branch: Southern Branch: Tits Clark St 0. Box St, ’ , EVANSTON, ILL, GREENSBORO, N.C. " Re NOTE.—-Persons living in the South can eae, get their goods three days earlier if they oe Will order from THE STAI HAIR GROWER MFR, P. 0. BOX $12, GREENSBORO, N.C. MeN Rao tnen tthe Mae SEM hs Moe PRIEST ES IE IES HANAN ES : Claude L. Williams “OLIVE ; : OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 286 ; : With His ; : Tango Orchestra : : 2852 WELTON ST Sancess'Speciaity. ‘Reasonable’ Prices, ; CRAM ANAMAR EMER AMAMAMA MA M+ M+ MAMARMAMAMAMA MEME EMEMER more good oysters, fish, flesh, wild fowl and good bread nor ever had bet- ter fires in England.” Kipling, too, refers to the memory of Yuletide in his “Black Sheep” with the couplet, “At home they are making merry, twixt the white and scarlet berry.” And so we should garland the house with trail- ing pine, hung the wreaths of holly in the window and the mistletoe ‘neath the chandeller. It helps others if it does not help you. 2711 Welton Street Can be rented for Private or Public Parties. Dances or Gathering of any nature, with latest first-class accommodation. Phone Main 2860 R, L. PHYNIX, Manager. Boston’s Fine Example. Last Christmas in Boston the mayor requested everyone in the city to leave their window shades up on Christmas eve to help light the city. Such a cheerful glow as it gave to old Bea- con street and Commonwealth avenue! Down in the Public gardens the city was enjoying Its municipal Christmas tree, a stately fir, bedecked with myri- ad colored electric bulbs, while the band played old familiar carols that veered into popular street songs be- fore the crowd scattered. ‘The scene was significant of Christmas now be- jing a cosmopolitan festival holding ‘the heart of Puritan New England, whose holy of holies has heretofore been Thanksgiving. This 1s right, and as it shou!d be, since ours is a land of religious liberty and Christmas is the season of “peace and good will to-all;mankina.” PESOS HOLST OTe Te Teter eT er ere ev eye TCT eT UTE eve Vevey 4 . e Denver's Best and Largest 4 ; Appel-Zizka TAILORS | : Established 1871 Phone Main 2994 417 Sixteenth Street 3 “pt OL O+O4 OF OF O44 O4S4O4O4O4O4+O4O4O4+O4O4O4O4O4 OF OH OOH ; ‘ : : Keystone Cafe : ; Up stairs over 2051 Champa street. Merchants’ : F Tmnch every day from 11:30 a. m, to 3:80 p. m. F 20. Short orders at all hours. Give us a trial. : ; Phone Champa 3498. } BOB CARRUTH, Proprietor. Orders taken over phone, : Fe ‘ A LITTLE BABY SISTER. P| | iis \ : (4 Se, mi ro BY, aN | AP ey | HSPN 3S ye NIW/AL NY yi Cy WW \\ | = IV wa a any en a (| a mii TIN ii Cy /T\ eS fet a oWurdiomes aurbendivintes iia friend a nice wax doll for Christmas?” Aa EIN one We ene een tar a wax doll now, auntie; you see, they just got a meat one at her house.” Evidently Not “Confound the luck! What did she wanCERERD us th Gheisiaa Bane ia kde tanea iva bane ot ee ti Gian ar Gicsed) eet “Son, I'm surprised at your ohtuse- “Well?” “I suspect that you were not the man she was waiting for,” W. C, Campton, Pres. W. M. Brewster, Treas. J. W. Minter, Sec. RAILROAD PORTERS’ CLUB LUNCH ROOM IN CONNECTION ° BILLIARDS AND c FREE CHECK POOL q ROOM 1726, Wazee St. Only one block from Union Depot. J. B. MINTER, Barber. PHONE MAIN 8416. DENVER, COLORADO. Phone Main 6319 Day or Night Elegant Auto Service at the Popular Price for Carriages. THE DENVER MORTUARY MRS. J. H. STEELE, Mgr. 2445 Larimer Street, Denver, Colo. Special Auto Service Accommodating 10 People Including Hand- some Casket $50. For Horse Carriages We Charge $3.50. Bonded to the City. fies CAS 4) VN aif) Paes. Ae Oe i Reavers © H. SHIRLEY, Pres. J. 0. HAMPSON, Vice Pree PAUL J. SHIRLEY, Seo. and Treas, Courteous Treatmet. Right Prices Leaders in Prescription Btore No. 1. Store No. 2. 701 WELTON BT. 26TH AND WELTON Main 895 875 Main 4955 4956 Twig Blight. ‘To help in controlling twig blight in fruit trees get rid of all old, use- less pear, apple or wild fruit trees, prune ont badly blighted spots on trunks or large limbs. Watch for Troubles. Watch vegetables and flowers close ly for indications of insect and disease troubles. Unsightly and Injurious. Weeds are unsightly as well as tn Jurious to the crop. THE COLORADO STATESMAN KABON SHALL BE FIRE. RACE COUNTRY PARTY JOS. D. D. RIVERS.....Proprietor 1824 Curtis Street, Room 25. Phone Main 7417. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .60 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice in the City of Denver, Colo. Reading notices, ten lines or less, 10 cents per line. Each additional line over ten lines, 5 cents per line. Display advertising 50 cents per inch. Communications to receive attention must be newsy, upon important subjects, plainly written only upon one side of the paper, must reach us Tuesdays, if possible, anyway not later than Wednesdays, and bear the signature of the author. No manuscript returned, unless stamps are sent for postage. All communications of a personating nature that are not complimentary will Remittances should be made by Express Money Order, Postoffice Money Order, Registered Letter or Bank Draft. Postage stamps will be received the same as cash for the fractional part of a dollar. Only 1c and 2c stamps taken. No discounts allowed on less than three months' contract. Cash must accompany all orders from parties unknown to us. Further particulars on application RECOGNIZED BY THE RETAIL ASSOCIATION OF THE DENVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM OF THE FIRST CLASS. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. FOR many years it has been our custom and good fortune to offer to our patrons and the public in general a word of cheer over the joyousness of Christmas and the many blessings attendant therewith. This season of 1916 finds us delightfully conveying our warmest expressions of greetings to the people of Colorado, and all America, wishing for them every good that can be theirs at this festive event of the year. While with more than passing regret we cherish the memory of our many friends and associates who shared our greetings of last Christmas and have now departed to the Great Beyond, yet we rejoice in the fact that today we are on this side of the stream and are privileged to say once more MERRY CHRISTMAS! Our enjoyment this year has a phase of specialty when we think of the peace of our land in contrast to the horrors of war filling the hearts and minds of our European neighbors across the Atlantic. The joy, the beauty, the pleasure and happiness of Christmas have been absent from them these three years, and the imagination however far stretched, can have but a faint conception of the longing among those nations to share our peaceful Yuletide. Our greatest desire therefore is that everyone will have the best enjoyment and be the recipient of many Christmas gifts, etc., at the same time remembering those who are less fortunate than they are and who can be made to participate in the rich blessings of the season by our action of brotherly love. The Colorado Statesman therefore extends its best wishes to all for a bright and cheerful Christmas fraught with pleasure and brimful of peace. MERRY CHRISTMAS! TRAGEDY! FOR almost two thousand years, or since the occurrence of that awful tragedy, when vice assaulted virtue and the King of Glory became the victim of a horrible crucifixion, men everywhere have looked forward to the coming of the day that commemorates His advent among men on earth. Christmas day, like other days of reverences and devotion has undergone many changes, or rather men have made many changes in their customs and observances of the day. The church, like all other modern institutions among men, has departed from the custom of the early church. Formerly on Christmas morning families assembled at their respective places of worship and gave thanks to God for His blessed gift to man, His SON, the CHRIST, the SAVIOR of the world. Afternoon and evening were spent at home in household devotion, for Christmas was to the early church a day of fasting and prayer. The good man became a better man, the bad man became more uprightly, the drunkard forsook his haunts in Christian communities, business stood still and no man ventured sport of any kind—it was the BIRTHDAY OF CHRIST. Today we have the reverse and Christmas day is a day of feasting and frivolity, to say the least. However, we hail the day with no less delight than did the forefathers. We know "Christmas comes but once a year" and it is our gala day. Christmas day brings to us all sweet memories of departed days. We meet, or we seem to meet, those faces we met of yore, those who once shared youthful Christmas festivities with us, though they be in distant lands or tombs. The mind in its abstract of flight, revisits the old fireside and communes, even with the spirit of the departed. In reality we have a suspension of a monotony of a business life cares and relations of life are temporarily laid aside and Christmas has a holiday. CAMPELL CHAPEL AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH. 23rd and Larimer Streets. sermon and both choirs will sing Xmas music. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meeting Friday, 8 p. m. The public is cordially invited to all of our meetings. 23rd and Larimer Streets. A. M. Ward, Minister. An enjoyable time was had at the informal reception tendered the battling rally forces of Campbell Chapel by the trustee board on Tuesday evening. The ushers played the role of waiters. This marked the close of our rally. The Sunday school will render the cantata entitled "The Herald Star" in connection with the Xmas tree Xmas night at 8 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. by pastor. Special Xmas services at 5:30 Xmas morning. The pastor will deliver the connection with the Xmas tree Xmas night at 8 p.m. United States Just Entering On What Will be Known as Era of Foreign Trade The United States is just entering what history will call the era of foreign trade. The underlying cause is the need of an outlet for the ever-increasing flood of manufactures which our factories are pouring out in excess of home needs. Many benefits may be expected from an expanded foreign trade. New markets abroad will help stabilize domestic conditions and so reduce the variations between the extremes of depression and inflation. Foreign competition will compel us to keep improving our methods of production. Large imports and exports will tend to reduce the cost of living by making necessities and luxuries more abundant. Finally a large, healthy export trade will serve as a buffer against foreign attacks upon our gold supply after the war. As yet our per capita foreign trade is but one-half as large as Germany's and less than one-third that of England. Until the war our growing foreign trade depended largely on foreign countries for such auxiliaries as branch banks, a merchant marine, investment agencies abroad, and even for its trained men. Hence, at the outbreak of the war, we were handicapped in building up trade. The United States has been tardy in recognizing that co-operation is the dominant principle of this century. Industrial preparedness should be preached by every banker to prepare for the task of aiding in rebuilding the war-racked countries. Our national extravagance needs particularly to be criticized. Co-operation between the large and small banks is important, since their particular interests merge into a larger, common end. Both can gain most from foreign trade by working together. The success of each is bound up in the welfare of all. Effort to Establish Permanent World Peace May Mean Much to United States By EDWARD A. FILENE We should stand as a nation committed to the principle that in the future a trial of opinion shall precede a trial of arms in every international dispute. Such a program, under which we would dedicate our economic and military power, along with the nations of Europe, to a joint guaranty that force shall not be resorted to until opinion and legal procedure has had a chance, seems to me to offer the one proposal upon which the varied elements of our national life can most nearly agree, and the one that will best safeguard our business future. There is a definite danger that we may let peace soften us through prosperity, while war is hardening Europe through sacrifice. If, as a people, we rise to the opportunity of making a sacrifice in the interest of more lasting peace throughout the world—the dedication of all our powers thereto—we may well find that the adventure of it will awaken in us something of the new moral and spiritual energies that war is awakening in the peoples of Europe. And the spirit thus awakened among American business men—employer and employee—would go far toward helping us find those just solutions to our social and industrial problems that underlie our permanent prosperity. If to all our internal policies of progress and efficient development we add this external program that will both protect our own interests more surely, and give civilization a real lead toward a more secure future, the outlook is that American genius, energy and good will will meet adequately the difficult conditions that are coming after the war. Truancy, Forerunner of Delinquency, Is Due Often to Mental Deficiencies By H. R. PESTALOZZI Probation Officer Juvenile Court, Milwaukee, Wis. The truancy question is an important one, because it is so often the beginning of ways that end in juvenile court. Truants wander around in department stores, loiter about railway tracks, on the streets, dumping grounds, alleys and in the picture show houses. Drifting around in stores, they also soon drift into the habit of taking things. Frequenting railway tracks has the same tendency, with the danger of accident and loss of life added. Parental neglect causes a large per cent of truancy, especially where the mother must go out to work and leave her children without the proper supervision. Another cause is mothers addicted to alcohol, while illiterate parents actually encourage children to remain away from school, they themselves not being able to see the value of an education. After, a careful study of boy and girl truants—the periodical ones, not those who unbeknown to teacher or mother take a half-day off once a year to see a football game—we found that 60 per cent suffered from a mental or physical ailment. In a large number of cases, as soon as the proper medical treatment was given, the truancy stopped. Those cases in which the boys skip school for two and three days at a time, and in which instances the parents not only often do not know where they are but do not care where they are, are due to mental deficiency. Military Training for Schoolboy Will Check the Tendency Toward Effeminism By JOHN D. SHOOP Superintendent Chicago Public Schools There is a tendency today toward effeminism. We are rearing a dilettanti class because we are living in an age of the "ready made." Too much is done for the average boy and girl. They are pampered. We must watch or they will lose their virility, for we want a race of stalwart men and women. Boys, as well as girls, should undergo military training in the schools. We do not want to make soldiers out of them or kindle the bloodthirsty spirit. We do not want them to desire war, but we want military training in its civic aspect. Military training would give the boys a respect for authority which many now lack through conditions which separate the father and son from each other's company. BROADWAY THIS MONTH IT IS A FAIRYLAND OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS. This store is built upon broad lines, serving with equal interest and faithfulness the people of all degrees, in the social scale—not in the haphaazard fashion of the 'general store', but as an association of thirty distinct specialty stores, each one of which has a managing buyer, who is persistent, experienced and energetic in selecting and assembling the most desirable of all that foreign and American markets offer in his particular line. No single-line store can be more efficient in its service to the people than is each one of the congress of forty separate stores which combine and out our "THE DENVER" to its symmetrical, fullness and its capacity to serve every patron well. OUR BARGAIN BASEMENT IS A TRUE ECONOMY SHOP. "Cheap Goods Cheap" is not the mission of this Basement Bargain Store. The purpose is to supply to its patrons good goods at less than usual prices. The proffered economies are safe and real because the important price-saving and the Denver's unrestricted guarantee of quality go together in every sale. We want everybody in Denver to know our Basement Store from personal observation, and to test by actual experiment the money-saving we advertise. THE BARGAINS ARE REAL BECAUSE THE GOODS ARE WORTHY. Come in often. You'll see new things at every visit. THE DENVER DRY GOODS CO. I. Gibson Smith ART DEALER and Manufacturer of Artistic SCREENS, DRESSING-TABLES, MIRRORS AND NOVELTIES 1638 Tremont Street PHONE MAIN 4843 DENVER, COLORADO GEORGE BELL, Pres. A. L. SHELLEY, Vice-Pres. H. H. ADDENBROOKE, Treas. M. P. BELL, Secy. THE GEORGE BELL COMPANY (Incorporated) LAPIDARIES AND MANUFACTURING JEWELERS 437 SEVENTEENTH STREET DENVER, COLORADO Cottrell CLOTHING CO. STEIN-BLOCH SMART CLOTHES Mack Block 621-627 Sixteenth St. A Man's Store for a Man's Gift Buy Your Men's Gifts Here Bath Robes House Coats Neckwear Hosiery Pajamas Gloves HOLEPROOF HOSIERY Guaranteed Men's Cotton, $1.50 and $2, box of 6. Men's Silk, 50c. pair. Women's Cotton, 35c and 50c pair. Women's Silk, $1.00 pair. ALL IDEAL XMAS GIFTS ```markdown ``` Give Something for Christmas Worth While SHOES for all of the family including the baby. Slippers for Dances or House Wear A Christmas Certificate Will Do It Nicely Without Trouble for Yor Broadhurst Shoe Company 1616 Champa Street Mrs. Elizabeth Napier, daughter of our popular townsman William Slaughter, left the city last Sunday to join her husband at Alliance, Neb. Old "Tom and Jerry" are not so conspicuous this year as in the past. No doubt they are here, but they are playing under cover. who departed this life December 2, 1915, and who is enjoying that b and happiness which only heaven afford. Thy memory lingers yet with us. Though days and years are past The body is gone back to dust, But the spirit ever lasts. J. F. OWENS, EMMA CARY. Christmas services will be celebrated at all the churches tomorrow. Don't fail to attend some of them. Mrs. Annie E. Lindsey, sister of Harry Hayden, left for Vancouver, B.C., last Sunday evening for an indefinite stay. Joseph Payne, employé of the Denver Club, received news of the serious illness of his brother, Robert, in St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham L. Lincoln of Bryant, Tex., arrived in the city last Friday and are guests at the Marian Hotel. They are contemplating to permanently reside in Colorado. THE WOMEN'S REPUBLICAN LEAGUE and the WOMEN'S CLUB FEDERATION, both NEGRO organizations of this city, contributed to the Community Christmas tree gotten up by the Rocky Mountain News for all children of Denver. We are pleased to note the broad spirit of this white newspaper agency. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Robinson of 740 Marion street motored to Lookout Mountain, accompanied by friends from the East. Their visitors expressed themselves delighted with the wonderful natural sceneries of the Rocky Mountains and declared their entertainment among the best they have experienced. "King Solomon," the famous fortune teller, who was well known to many Denverites, died in Los Angeles, Cal., Monday, Dec. 11, 1916. He had reformed and has been preaching the Gospel on the streets of Los Angeles for the past year. After he became converted he admitted that what he had done in the past was wrong, and while he was minus a wardrobe and went hungry he had no desire to turn back to the old way. He died penniless and almost friendless, but his last words were proclaiming Jesus Christ to the world. CHRISTMAS DINNER, DEC. 25, 1916. Keystone Cafe, 2049 Champa St. Soup. Cream of Oyster. Celery. Green Onions. Roast young Turkey, English dressing Cranberry Sauce. Baked Sugar-cured Ham. Champagne Sauce. Browned Sweet Potatoes. Macaroni and Cheese. Shrimp Salad. English Plum Pudding. Keystone Sauce. Ice Cream. Fruit Cake. Dinner from 1:30 p. m. to 10 p. m. FUNERAL NOTICES OF CAMMEL & CO. Funeral services for Mr. Robert Rogers, beloved husband of Mrs. Lulu Rogers, who died Thursday, December 14, will be held Sunday, December 24, at 2:30, at the parlors of Cammel & Co., 2418 Welton street, Rev. D. E. Over officiating. Interment, Fairmount DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO. Funeral Notices. Mrs. Nancy Burnside, 75 yrs., who departed this life Sunday, Dec. 10, residence 2035 Champa, Funeral services was held Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p. m., from Douglass Parlors. Rev. Perkins of Antioch Church officiated. Interment, Riverside cemetery. Floyd Flowers, 4 mos., infant of Mr. and Mrs. John Flowers, residence 430 29th st., departed this life Dec. 15. Services was held Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 p. m., from Douglass Chapel. Rev. Sawyer of Scott's M. E. Church officiated. Interment, Riverside cemetery. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of Delcenia M. Owens, a beloved wife and mother, who departed this life December 25th, 1915, and who is enjoying that bliss and happiness which only heaven can afford. Thy memory lingers yet with us, Though days and years are past; The body is gone back to dust, But the spirit ever lasts. J. F. OWENS, EMMA CARY, JOSEPHINE CARY, IDA CARY. PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN E. 23rd Ave. and Washington St. Sermon topics: Sunday, Dec. 24th: 11 a. m. — "Armededon." 5 p. m.—Xmas Musical program. Christmas day, 6 o'clock a. m., Special services with Holy Communion. Special announcement is hereby made to the public and those peculiarly interested in the Musical Program of the People's Presbyterian Church that such program will be rendered this year in connection with the evening services on Xmas eve day at 5 o'clock. Twenty-five voices will perform with this program. The sopranos and bassos have been substantially strengthened by the addition of more than half a dozen new voices. This chorus will do credit to any church and satisfy the most fastidious musical audience. The following morning at 6 o'clock, being Xmas day special musical carols will be sung. The Communion of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at this time. The membership of the church will be expected to make their Xmas offering at this time. The Sabbath school will have a prominent part on the program Sunday afternoon at which time a Candle sermon will be a feature. The third recital in the series for the winter will be given by the Misses Cleo Hobson and Virgie Cole, Thursday night, Jan. 25. This being an expression of appreciation on behalf of these two young ladies of the church and an indication of encouragement for both to prosecute their musical studies, everbody is hereby respectfully enjoined to favorably support the concert. Admission will be within the reach of all. THE NEW PRIVATE DANCING SCHOOL. CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S ball at Fern hall, under the auspices of the New Private Dancing School. Morrison's Full Orchestra. Admission 25 cents. R. L. PHYNIX, Manager. Mrs. J. J. Brown of 2538 Glenarm Place will serve chitterling every Saturday night and Sunday dinner every Sunday from 1 to 2:30 p. m.. Your patronage is solicited. Phone Main 3824. Furnished rooms and house for rent at 2358 Tremont Place. Inquire at 1824 Curtis street, Room 25. A USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT. An immediate reference for everything pertaining to the NEGRO RACE of America and other parts of the world, THE NEGRO YEAR BOOK supplies this want with its over a million facts. Call up the Colorado Statesman, Main 7417 and get your copy. COLORED CATHOLIC PRIEST TO BE HONORED. Baltimore, Md.—Roman Catholic and other prominent citizens are planning a big testimonial reception to C. Randolph Uncles on January 8th, the twenty-fifth anniversary of his elevation to the priesthood. He was the first Colored man to be elevated to the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church in this country, and Roman Catholics of both races as well as members of other denominations will join in the celebration. It is planned to present him with a testimonial gift of $1,000 on the night of the reception. On the morning of the celebration, a solemn high mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church at which time Cardinal Gibbons and other notables are expected to be present. Benediction services will take place at St. Peter Claver's Church. Father Uncles is a native of Maryland. Before entering St. Hyacinth's College, Canada, to get his scholastic training for the priesthood he taught school in Baltimore county. He received his theological training at St. Mary's Seminary this city, where Cardinal Gibbons was also educated. He has been an instructor at Epiphany Apostolic College, Walbrook, for a number of years. THE TELEPHONE BOX Merry Christmas! The Spirit of Christmas is making itself felt in this Christian land of ours. Men, women and children are giving thought to plans for making others happy on Christmas Day. Some will make costly gifts; some will give little remembrances, inexpensive, but rich in genuine Good Will; some will send written messages of loving thoughts; and many, very many will send the spoken word over the Telephone lines. While homes resound with Christmas merriment and the very atmosphere is charged with Good Will to Men, the Telephone Operator will be at her lonely post, connecting the lines that will carry glad voices to distant friends. Her duty is to serve, and right gladly does she perform her tasks, even while others are making festive holiday. And you who use the Telephone on Christmas Day will detect in the operator's cheery "Number please," the notes of the "Merry Christmas" which we wish for all our patrons. Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company DEN AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO. 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The woman is standing behind him, looking at the screen. ```markdown ``` MUD Healing Poultice Surgical Dressing CAINED SOLDIER and upon DENVER MUD Chest Colds, Tonsilitis, It and Croup. It removes swelling, starts a healthy follows Nature to complete RUG STORES THE Giant Bach-H and T Lankford and M STRICTLY FIRE Cleaning, Pressing, D JOIN OUR MONTHLY 506 Eighteenth Street Panama, Dec. 6. Negro workers of the Canal and Panama railroad and unemployed Negroes have taken steps under the leadership of two lawyers to form a permanent organization of workingmen to be affiliated with a similar organization in the City of Colo n. New Private Dancing School Every Monday and Thursday nights. Lessons and Social Lessons 25c. Fern hall, 2711 Welton St. Morrison's Orchestra. R L Phynix Mgr EpistapiiS. Epitaphs, if in rhyme, are the real literature of the masses. They need no commendation, and are beyond all criticism. A Cambridge don, a London bus driver, will own their charm in equal measure. Strange indeed is the fascination of rhyme. A commonplace hitched into verse instantly takes rank with Holy Scripture. This passion for poetry, as it is sometimes called, is manifested on every side; even tradexmen share it and, as the advertisements in our newspapers show, are willing to pay small sums to poets who commend their wares in verse. The widow bereft of her life's companion, the mother bending over an empty cradle, find solace in thinking what doleful little scrag of verse shall be graven on the tombstone of the dead. From the earliest times men have sought to squeeze their loves and joys, their sorrows and hatreds, into distichs and quatrains, and to inscribe them somewhere, on walls or windows, on sepulchral urns and gravestones, as memorials of their pleasure or their pain. The Great Man The Hero can be Poet, Prophet, King, Priest or what you will, according to the kind of world he finds himself born into. I confess, I have no notion of a truly great man that could not be all sorts of men. The poet who could merely sit on a chair and compose stanzas would never make a stanza worth much. He could not sing the heroic warriors, unless he himself were at least a heroic warrior, too. I fancy there is in him the Politician, the Thinker, Legislator, Philosopher—in one or the other degree, he could have been, he is all these.—Carlyle. Son of the Gods. It does not make much difference what instrument a son of the gods sings to, so long as it fits his song, writes Harriet Monroe. He may cut his own reed by the river, or find an old violin in a junk shop, or play the church organ, or pound the bass drum, or whisper through the elusive piccolo—anything so long as . chooses the right mood for his lingering or leaping or dancing words, the right music for the feeling that outruns them. What Not to Expect In Husband In the Woman's Home Companion a writer says: "Don't expect all the virtues in one man. If he is good-natured he may be lazy; if he is scholarly, he may be cold; if he is thrifty, he may be stingy; if he is generous, he may be wasteful; if he is smooth, he may be deceitful. The man who charms you with his immaculate appearance is likely to be something of an old maid; the man who is careful to pick threads off your skirt is prone to pick flaws in you; the man who takes an undue interest in the selection of your hats may take an undue interest in the bill which comes home; the man who, before marriage, jumps to open the door, lest your fingers be contaminated by the knob, may after marriage, allow those same fingers to be contaminated by the washboard." Thoughts Above Finance. Robert Louis Stevenson had no money sense whatever. He and Mrs. Stevenson once went to Paris for a pleasure trip. They had a check for $500, and some loose money, and they meant to have a good time, and stay as long as their money held out. After a few days they found their funds running short; they could not imagine what they had done with it all, but as there seemed to be very little left, they-decided they had better go home while it lasted. When they got home they found the check for $500 among the papers on the desk. They had not cashed it at all, and they did not even know they had not—S. S. McClure. Jobs as a Barometer. When four men run after three jobs wages are low; when four jobs run after three men wages are high.—Ground Hog. INK Benz Cleaners Tailors McCain, Proprietors T.CLASS WORK Veeing and Remodelling PRESSING CLUB—$1.50 Phone Main 7376 "I can't quite make up my n e w whether young Woggs is trying t o desperado or a mollycoddle." "Neither. He is conscientiously endeavoring to resemble the hero of the novels best girl is reading."—Washington Star. Worth While Quotation Precious and priceless are the blessings which books scatter around our daily paths. We walk, in imagination, with the noblest spirits, through the most sublime and enchanting regions. —Selected. Only Needed a Little Time. We took Jean to get a pair of shoes, and after being fitted she was asked if they were comfortable. "Well, grandma," she said, "they are a little stiff in places, but I think they'll be all right after they get acquainted with my feet."—Chicago Tribune. U. S. PEACE NOTE 1 THE COLORADO STATESMAN President Wilson Asks. Belligerents to State Terms Upon Which They Will End the World War. MESSAGE GOES TO ALL Dispatched to Central Powers and Entente Allies, Who Already Have Indicated Willingness to Give Their Statements. The Mouth-Piece of the People of Colorado and the Entire West Western Newspaper Union News Service. Washington, Dec. 21.—President Wilson's notes to the belligerents are prefaced with this instruction by Secretary Lansing to the American ambassadors presenting them: "The President directs me to send you the following communication to be presented immediately to the ministers of foreign affairs of the government of which they are accredited:" The texts of the notes themselves then begin identically as follows: "The President of the United States has instructed me to suggest to the (here inserted a designation of the government addressed) a course of action with regard to the present war which we hope that the government will take under consideration as suggested in the most friendly spirit and as coming not only from a friend but also as coming from the representative of a neutral nation whose interests have been most seriously affected by the war and whose concern for its early conclusion arises out of a manifest necessity to determine how best to safeguard those interests, if the war is to continue." A RELIABLE chronicle of their doings and progress; a faithful mirror of their wants, their hopes, their best aspirations. At this point the context varies. In the notes to the central powers this paragraph follows next: "The suggestion which I am instructed to make, the President has long had it in mind to offer. He is somewhat embarrassed to offer it at this particular time because it may now seem to have been prompted by a desire to play a part in connection with the recent overtures of the central powers. It has, in fact, been in no way suggested by them in its origin and the President would have delayed offering it until those overtures had been independently answered but for the fact that it also concerns the question of peace and may best be considered in connection with other proposals which have the same end in view. The President can only beg that his suggestion be considered entirely on its merits, and as if it had been made in other circumstances." THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE COLORADO STATESMAN In the note to the entente allies, the following paragraph takes the place of the one just quoted: "The suggestion which I am instructed to make, the President has long had it in mind to offer. He is somewhat embarrassed to offer it at this particular time because it may now seem to have been prompted by the recent overtures of the central powers. It is, in fact, in no way associated with them in its origin and the President would have delayed offering it until these overtures had been answered but for the fact that it also concerns the question of peace and may best be considered in connection with other proposals which have the same end in view. The President can only beg that his suggestion be considered entirely on its own merits and as if it had been made in other circumstances." Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business of professional men and women. Then all the notes proceed identically as follows: "The President suggests that an early occasion be sought to call out from all the nations now at war such an avowal of their respective views as to the terms upon which the war might be concluded and the arrangement which would be deemed satisfactory as a guaranty against its renewal or the kindling of any similar conflict in the future as would make it possible frankly to compare them. An excellent family journal speaking to and for many thousand colored citizens. "He is indifferent as to the means taken to accomplish this. He would be happy himself to serve, or even to take the initiative in its accomplishment in any way that might prove acceptable, but he has no desire to determine the method or the instrumentality. One way will be as acceptable to him as another, if only the great object he has in mind be attained. TWODOLLARSAYEAR "He takes the liberty of calling attention to the fact that the objects which the statesmen of the belligerents on both sides have in mind in this war are virtually the same. as Boulder.—After an exciting chase through the snow for two hours, officials of Boulder and Longmont captured two of the robbers who broke into the State Bank at Ni Wot, seven miles northeast of here, carrying off about $300 in postage stamps, $50 in change and numerous articles of jewelry. The men gave their names as George W. Ryan of Nevada City, Nev., and George Wilson of Birmingham, Ala. stated in general terms to their own people and to the world. "Each side desires to make the rights and privileges of weak peoples and small states as secure against aggression or denial in the future as the rights and privileges of the great and powerful states now at war. Each wishes itself to be made secure in the future, along with all other nations and peoples, against the recurrence of wars like this and against aggression of selfish interference of any kind. "Each would be logical of the formation of any more rival leagues to preserve an uncertain balance of power amidst multiplying suspicions; but each is ready to consider the formation of a league of nations to insure peace and justice throughout the world. Before that final step can be taken, however, each deems it necessary first to settle the issues of the present war upon terms which will certainly safeguard the independence, the territorial integrity and the political and commercial freedom of the nations involved. "In the measures to be taken to secure the future peace of the world the people and government of the United States are as vitally and as directly interested as the governments now at war. Their interest, moreover, in the means to be adopted to relieve the smaller and weaker peoples of the world of the peril of wrong and violence is as quick and ardent as that of any other people or government. They stand ready, and even eager, to co-operate in the accomplishment of these ends, when the war is over, with every influence and resource at their command. But the war must first be concluded. The terms upon which it is to be concluded they are not at liberty to suggest; but the President does feel that it is his right and his duty to point out their intimate interests in its conclusion, lest it should presently be too late to accomplish the greater things which lie beyond its conclusion, lest the situation of neutral nations, now exceedingly hard to endure, be rendered altogether intolerable, and lest, more than all, an injury be done civilization itself which can never be atoned for or repaired. "The President therefore feels altogether justified in suggesting an immediate opportunity for a comparison of views as to the terms which must precede those ultimate arrangements for the peace of the world, which all desire and in which the neutral nations as well as those at war are ready to play their full, responsible part. "If the contest must continue to proceed toward undefined ends by slow attrition until the one group of belligerents or the other is exhausted, if million after million of human lives must continue to be offered up until on the one side or the other there are no more to offer, if resentments must be kindled that can never cool and despares engendered from which there can be no recovery, hopes of peace and of the willing concert of free peoples will be rendered vain and idle. "The life of the entire world has been profoundly affected. Every part of the great family of mankind has felt the burden and terror of this unprecedented contest of arms. No nation in the civilized world can be said in truth to stand out to its influence or to be safe against its disturbing effects. And yet the concrete objects for which it is being waged have never been definitely stated. "The leaders of the several belligerents have, as has been said, stated those objects in general terms. But, stated in general terms, they seem the same on both sides. Never yet have the authoritative spokesmen of either side allowed the precise objects which would, if attained, satisfy them and their people that the war had been fought out. The world has been left to conjecture what definitive results, what actual exchange of guaranties, what political or territorial changes or readjustments, what stage of military success, even, would bring the war to an end. "It may be that peace is nearer than we know; that the terms which the belligerents on the one side and on the other would deem it necessary to insist upon are not so irreconcilable as some have feared; that an interchange of views would clear the way at least for conference and make the permanent concord of the nations a hope of the immediate future, a concert of nations immediately practicable. "The President is not proposing peace; he is not even offering mediation. He is merely proposing that soundings be taken in order that we may learn, the neutral nations with the belligerent, how near the haven of peace may be for which all mankind longs with an intense and increasing longing. "He believes that, the spirit in which he speaks and the objects which he seeks will be understood by all concerned, and he confidently hopes for a response which will bring a new light into the affairs of the world." The note to the entente group will be delivered to Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, Russia, Belgium, Montenegro, Portugal, Rumania and Serbia. That to the central allies will be delivered to Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria. It is being delivered to all neutral governments, for their information. Washington, Dec. 21.—The German embassy received word by wireless from Berlin that Sweden, Switzerland and several other neutral countries have made representations urging a parley in harmony with Mr. Wilson's plea contained in his note to the entente allies and the central powers proposing that they exchange views of the terms on which peace might be concluded and the guarantees which might be given to insure the world against a repetition of the conflict. 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DO IT NOW Subscribe for THIS PAPER AFRO-AMERICAN, CULLINGS ee cher Bsa aw SS Nanni) | RES Umer SORIA byes Roy TR RE eS aN eee eRe, Ol OMe Sill) eRe: Art : ‘ e ° : Special Chr istmas | j : ; A | nnouncement —ooo oo SSSSSS== 1 As a special inducement for our customers to buy Fancy China as Christmas Gifts we have arranged our immense stock —_j G, on tables on the balcony at $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00 for your ‘ choice of any article or set. Basement Department : In this department we have tables loaded down with beau | tiful Imported China at 10c, 15¢, 25¢, 50c and 75c each, and the values are wonderful. ; ‘ SE ‘ On the main floor we have arranged small tables on which 1 we have displayed specials in Cut Glass that you cannot afford t to miss. c 1 ‘ 4 a : Q ¢ f t Cary ND: LoS RS Br SS = : DENVER’s IDEAL GIFT STORE : 734-36 Fifteenth Street (at Stout). ; elles eat Silke, Stee, Stee. Ht, Stee, ete, elle. ellie. Ellie, Ellie.” | Since the European war, by cutting off immigration to the United States and calling to their homes thousands ‘of alien workers, crented a shortage in the lubor supply in industrial cen- ‘ters in this country, a constantly In- creasing movement of Negroes from southern states has been in progress which promises to have important eco- nomic results. Already the exodus of workers has aroused fears in the South. Various communities select- ‘ed by employment agencies for reerult- ‘Ing purposes have endeavored by mu- nicipal enactments to hamper the work of these bureaus, and campaigns in- tended to convizce the Negroes that they are better off in the land and at the tasks with which they are historl- cally associated than they can be elsewhere have been undertaken. The arguments of those seeking to transplant the Negroes to the North are summed up In higher wages and better political and social conditions ; and these are re-enforced by reports from blacks who have made the ex- periment in which they inform their friends of their satisfaction with thelr new environment. In some cases nos- talgia has affected individuals, but homesickness has been less common than was predicted. 'The Negroes have been found easily adaptable, sufficient- ly competent and generally well fitted for the works on which they are en- gaged. | This migration of Negroes has as- sumed proportions that have led the American Federation of Labor to adopt a resolution looking toward the formation of trades unions among them in the South, to protect the unionists in the North, As the Sun has already suggested, it is bound to have an interesting effect on industrial and social conditions wherever the new element is introduced; and its re- sults in the South are likely to be of great weight in that section, | It is plain that competition for the labor of the Negro, Improving his eco- nomle situation, would he reflected in every aspect of his life. FFom It would flow political and social changes of far reaching effect; and the future of the race in this country will be al- tered seriously if the European. war continues for many months more its embargo on the labor reservoirs from which the North hus consistently drawn in the past.—New York Sun. Scholtz’s fine quality imported and domestic perfumes, embody- ing the subtle odors of fresh-cut flowers, are closely associate1 with the Christmas sentiment. Of course, you want the best, so you should Where strict insistent on superior quality is your safeguard against the ordinary. | FIANCEE—The newest and most DJER KISS — Perfume Pree ientenaaat ger ape ee S* 8 tree eu tis LADY JANE—Pertume Sanaa pA ABE Or D MB 20 e PUee ROM BE enV ccareee ee cs S27 MAVIS—Tollet Water ........-75€ iso Houbigants, Plvers, Roger & a sais Parisian Ivory Toilet Sets A gift to gladden the hearts of all women, and they will appreciate them the more coming from Scholtz’s. aueeatasten ensortsal tears goa ie caste olsen alee clare Cloth Brushes. :c5-;.@1S6 to S880re CU 8222 on Tee 10, Oh 2e Hat Brushes s+... 8100 to e250 Jewel Cases..........81,00 to $2.00 BE eney ce aloe cheese | care et iaapat ef cea cua glass, bonnet and ring handle, Glove Stretchers, Electric Candles, priced at ............88.00 to $5.50 otc at... i... ee oe BBO to S350 Hair Receivers and Puff Boxes to We allow 10 per cent of UCR Sas: ‘The Negro Yearbook shows wonder- ful gains made by the race since 1860 when the end of the war firmly estab- lished throughout the South the Ne- gro’s equality before the law and his right to “life, berty and the pursuit of happiness,” in addition to the spe- elfic legal rights defined by the thir- teenth amendment to the national constitution. ‘Then 12,000 persons owned homes; now 600,000 are so fortunate. ‘Then there were 20,000 farmers; now there are 981,000. Then there were 2,100 business proprietors; now there are 45,000. It proves that there is not much difference in umbition in races. Although it was declared that the av- erage Negro wouldn't make anything of himself if he could, it is shown that they are both industrious and am- bitious and that they know the value of thrift, of schools and of all the things which go to make up the high- est state of civilization. ‘The Negro has made great strides as a manual Iaborer but he has in- vaded other fields as well. In 1806, 10 per cent of the race were literate, pe eee dee a as ee eh ee / No Money D etait ele sisl SENSIBLE PRESENTS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT McCLANAHAN’S Modern Credit Clothing Store Suit or an Overcoat for dad. Set of Furs for sister. Mackinaw for brother. Beautiful Silk Dress or a Plush Coat for mother. Every department of our store is teeming over with the many new creations from the fashion centers of the world. —ESSS_. Men’s Suits - $15.00 to $27.50 Men’s O’Coats $15.00 to $27.50 Ladies’ Suits - $16.50 to $37.50 Silk Dresses - $15.00 to $30.00 Ladies’ Coats $15.00 to $30.00 LT RS SS ARE ES STE, Beautiful Silk Waists, $1.98 to $3.98 See our windows at this modern store. You can select. your gifts now and pay for them after Christmas. $1 A WEEK IS ALL’ WE ASK ck a ee case Tree oy > McCLANAHAN’S| | 1520 WELTON STREET . RO FE Ea Be ret At eA LEY Co pls RU Oe AR Indianapolis now has a permanent colored branch of the Young Wom- en’s Christian association. Action was taken a short time ago at a meeting of the committee on management, when the provisional organization was dis- banded by Miss Blizabeth Sweets, general secretary of the central asso- clation, who acted on the instructions of its board of directors, | Permanent organization of the branch was the result of the recent membership campaign, conducted by the colored women In which 646 mem- herships were added, making a total of nearly 900. When the branch was organized provisionally about two years ago, the central association agreed to make the organization per- manent when 800 members had been obtained, : In disbanding the __ provisional branch, Miss Sweets said in part: “Inasmuch as the colored women have more than met the principal re- quirements for permanent organizn- tlon, the directors have requested me to eftend henrtiest appreciation of your work and to take this step with you in the belief that you are ready A German inventor's disk-talking: talking machine record has a groove that automatically returns the needle to the starting point to make it re- peat. Fully 50 feet higher and more than twice as wide as Ningara, the falls of Iguazu, in South America, form one of the wonders of that continent. Wireless waves have been utilized to light and extinguish gas Iamps in Germany. now 75 per cent are able to read and write. ‘Then there were 15 colleges and normal schools, all supported with funds by northern donors; now there are 500 such institutions, many of them supported by general taxation, and recognized as essential parts in the scheme of popular education. In 1866 there were only 100,000 Negro pupils in public schools; now there are 1,736,000. While the increase in popu- lation accounts for the great differ- ence in the comparative figures there are great proportional increases In percentages. An official of an Albany bank made the statement yesterday that within the last few weeks fully 300 Negro farmers have opened accounts with his bank, their deposits ranging from $50 to $75 for the smaller accounts to sev- eral hundred dollars for the larger ones. The number of these accounts is steadily increasing, and the amounts ‘on deposit will be further augmented by those to whose credit the money, stands. ‘A canvass of the other banks of the city, as well as banks throughout southwest Georgia would no doubt show a similar gratifying reflection of the present prosperous conditions in this part of the state. Hundreds of farmers who have been in debt for several years, banks or merchants or ‘warehouse men having had to “carry over” varying amounts for them sea- son after season, have this year paid ‘every dollar they owed, and now have money in bank that is “pure velvet.” Peculiarly gratifying is this fortu- nate condition of the Negro farmers. The bank official already referred to says that, among all classes of depos- itors, the colored farmer is least like- ly to draw ont his money, once he has it in bank, He literally “salts it down” against future needs, and will not check it ont unless foreed by cireum- stances to use all or a part of It. With the certainty of a battle at close quarters with the boll weevil next year, the fact that so many colored farmers are not only out of debt, but have money laid aside for the rainy day that’s coming, is most en- couraging, It will give the farmers a big advan- tage when they open the fight next year. Nineteen hundred and sixteen has proved a “fat year,” and it came at a most fortunate time.—Albany (Gn.) Herald. A second attempt to force the United States treasury to pny to former slaves or their descendants, $68,072,388.99, collected as internal revenue tax on raw cotton between 1859 and 1868, failed when the court of appeals of the District of Columbia refused to per- mit H. N. Johnson, C. B, Williams. Rebecca Bowers and Minnie Thomp- son, to institute action to recover the amount. ‘The plaintiffs assert that this amount was collected in taxes from cotton produced as a result of thefr labors while they und their ancestors “were subject to a system of involun- tary servitude.” The decision de- clares that the renl defendant is the United States, and that the United States cannot be made a defendant to a suit without tts consent. White wings in Cleveland will soon become a memory. John Tomson, com- missioner of streets, is not in favor of requiring street cleaners to wear white uniforms if they do’ not want them, ROT to do your part to advance the work ct the Y. W. ©. A. among colored women.” To give an idea of the size of the dam which has recently been complet- ed at Blephant Butte, N. M., one writer explains that the water, held back is suflicient to cover the entire state of Connecticut to 2 depth of ten inches, In Detroit a record has been made of 100 cases, 61 boys and 89 girls, who were backward pupils, Five years after leaving school it was found that 13 of the boys and four of the girls had been arrested at least once. Miss Mabel FP. Allen of Mount Ver- non, Me. found an unusual pond lily recently. It had two stems grown to- gether their entire length and a double blossom concealed in one set of petals. Saco, Me., is now withont a hotel, manufacturing concern haying leased the only building of the kind for accommodations for its employees, who could not find quarters elsewhere in the city, Sn | According to the manufacturing plans of the 30 large rubber tire com- pantes in the United States, their out- put during the present calendar year will exceed 11,000,000 tires, of un ave erage value of $20 at retail. Charleston (S. C.) colored building laborers have organized a federal la- bor union. A plank road in portable sections ts being laid in the California deserts for economy and convenience. NOTHING DOWN AND 17 CTS. A DAY BUYS A PIANO, SALE NOW ON, THE PIANO EXCHANGE H. A, TRIGGS, Manager 211 Charles Block. Cor, 15th ahd Curtis Streets, Phone Champa 3742. Dainiels & Fisher ? Stores!I Co. | eee S THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE, and the Holidays, with their hal- A lowed influences and broad and quickening human sympathies, will soon be at our doors, it behooves us to pause for a moment amid our busy duties and give some thought to those things which the conventionalities of ‘life by long usage demand. This season of peace and good will to all hu- manity gives fresh impulse to the ties of friendship and the love of dear ones. ‘It is the season of good cheer and good deeds for others, kindly and unself- ishly done. It manifests its presence in a variety of ways. It suddenly oc- curs to us how nice it would be to gladden the heart of some friend by some ‘token of love or fond remembrance. A beautiful sentiment is this emotion. % ws - [DN 7_ ES ~_ ZEN AOA ‘ EE eg €@ | Fed ei a € eG £4 % f ed | Fed : EG | eg - . : €& | eg i ; EEE | Fed ie P é ii d | ki LSS Ba Z Wig) BEG | Fey Lg és a =) a Fed | fe Grass oS | 0 | Eel Tiaras 20 7 (ll ced | Ba (cl oly 22 | | esi a ig Ie Soe es icR Ll ASS ITH | FEMNERANS Gays, Kcooena| | (F(A a ag : MSISIEIGIS el iar | ba LEE Fl CUT il ud y — b The question naturally arising in the purchaser's mind is: Where can 1 get just what is most suitable to meet exigencies of my case? The price and the value—these are the considerations the buyers of limited means ever wrestle with, With this end in view, we produce in this issue the fine above cut of the Daniels & Fisher Stores Company. This is the great pioneer dry goods store of the West. Its brilliant history is the history of Denver and the State of Colorado. We merely wish to note where the best things may be obtained at the most reasonable prices and with the most courteous service. The interior of this store is in itseif a dream. It is a magnificent crea- tion or art, unsurpassed by any similar establishment in this entire country. a x f The MOST of the : : BEST 4 for the LEAST 4 ALWAYS 4 at the 7 : A. Bradshaw 4 1443-1447 STOUT 4 Yarns, 4 a Woolen Underwear, : : and All Woolen Goods a 3 , at Reduced Prices ‘ : ; Standard Lights. Such a dissimilarity has been found by the bureau of standards in life- buoy lights supposed to be of the same power that makers are now re- quired to submit samples of their lights for tesi's before they can be ap- proved. Some lights show as low as 13 candle power, while others run us high as 180. ‘The minimum require- ment 1s 150, and samples must at Yeast reach that standard to be ac- cepted. Testing Oil's Specific Gravity. The specific gravity of oil may be ascertained by taking a glass vessel and weighing it; then weigh into it one ounce of water and mark the point where the water reaches; then fill to this mark with oil and weigh it, Ex: press the weight of the oil es a dect mal part of one ounce, which will be the specific gravity of the oil. That of grease may be obtained in the same manner, pouring the melted grease into the vessel, Xmas Bargains A MEN'S $8.50 SMOKING JACKET Christmas gifts are made of high having plain, smooth outside surf seribed above. These also come in blue and tan. Specify color wante are offered here at..... MEN'S $12.00 SMOKING JACKET coats are splendidly tailored in double silk frogs and silk cord ed blues, tans, maroons, browns, both bridge gray and tartan cheek and nations. All sizes at..... MEN'S $13.50 SMOKING JACKET side surface, plaid back kerseys in nations of colors in blue, tan, ma patterns. We have especially redu these to.... ING JACKETS—These much desired made of high quality Worumbo Cloth, outside surfaces and plaid backs as dealso come in gray, green, brown, maroon, color wanted. All sizes $6.50 ING JACKETS—These splendid house tailored in every detail, having large silk cord edges, plaid back and come in browns, bottle green, oxford and camn check and stripe combi- $8.50 ING JACKETS—There are plain outk kerseys in the most beautiful combi- blue, tan, maroon, green, gray or brown specially reduced $10.00 MEN'S $8.50 SMOKING JACKETS—These much desired Christmas gifts are made of high quality Worumbo Cloth, having plain, smooth outside surfaces and plaid backs as described above. These also come in gray, green, brown, maroon, blue and tan. Specify color wanted. All sizes are offered here at. $6.50 MEN'S $12.00 SMOKING JACKETS—These splendid house coats are splendidly tailored in every detail, having large double silk frogs and silk cord edges, plaid back and come in blues, tans, maroons, browns, bottle green, oxford and cambridge gray and tartan check and stripe combinations. All sizes at. $8.50 MEN'S $13.50 SMOKING JACKETS—There are plain outside surface, plaid back kerseys in the most beautiful combinations of colors in blue, tan, maroon, green, gray or brown patterns. We have especially reduced these to. $10.00 M MEN'S $3.50 BATHROBES—The always ideal Christmas gift to any man. Shown in gray, tan, blue and maroon colorings, with silk cord girdles. All cut from full size blankets. All sizes; now priced at only. $2.85 MEN'S BLANKET BATHROBES—The first of the Christmas robes are now in; shown in splendid two-toned color combinations, in browns, blues, grays and tans; all have heavy cord girdle; ideal for these cool nights, or for those who have sleeping porches; $5 grades at $3.85 MEN'S SHAWL COLLAR BATHROBES—All edged and cuffs bound with silk cords to match gown. Shown in fancy patterns and two-toned effects in tans, browns, grays and maroon. An ideal gift to any man. $6.00 Now..... LOVES—Made of genuine English cape, at for winter wear. Shown in tan or live long or short fingers as desired. All need at $1.35 R SHIRTS—Shown in high quality mad- th either soft French cuffs or laundered in newest striped and figured effects; trimmed with Now at $1.15 SHIRTS—Made of highest grade madrasses or soft cuffs in mercerized crepe cloths west patterns and colorings. An ideal sizes now, $2.00 MAY CO. OF SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES. of a Thousand Gifts 59c, $1.00, $1.25 DATS $2.65, $3.95, $4.95 ATS $6.00, $7.00, $7.95 MEN'S $1.75 CAPE GLOVES—Made being the ideal weight for winter brown shades, and have long or size sizes now specially priced at at. MEN'S $1.50 WINTER SHIRTS—rasses and percales, with either soft cuffs attached; shown in newest all cut coat style and trimmed with ocean pearl buttons. Now at. MEN'S QUALITY SHIRTS—Made with laundered cuffs, or soft cuffs in all the season's newest pattern gift for any man. All sizes now, at. THE MA THE HOME OF SOCIETY The Store of a T SILK HOSIERY SILK PETTICOATS SWEATER COATS MEN'S $1.75 CAPE GLOVES—Made of genuine English cape, being the ideal weight for winter wear. Shown in tan or brown shades, and have long or short fingers as desired. All sizes now specially priced at $1.35 at...... MEN'S $1.50 WINTER SHIRTS—Shown in high quality madrasses and percales, with either soft French cuffs or laundered cuffs attached; shown in newest striped and figured effects; all cut coat style and trimmed with ocean pearl buttons. Now at..... $1.15 MEN'S QUALITY SHIRTS—Made of highest grade madrasses with laundered cuffs, or soft cuffs in mercerized crepe cloths in all the season's newest patterns and colorings. An ideal gift for any man. All sizes now, at..... $2.00 THE HOME OF SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES. The Store of a Thousand Gifts SILK HOSIERY.....59c, $1.00, $1.25 SILK PETTICOATS.....$2.65, $3.95, $4.95 SWEATER COATS.....$6.00, $7.00, $7.95 Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Jewelry, Leather Novelties and Bags. Everything in Ribbons and Ribbon Novelties. NEW YORK RIBBON STORE New York Ribbon Store 16th and Arapahoe Streets I MAYER 11TH STREET, CORNER WELTON July 1033 Fifteenth Street. MONDS, WATCHES, CUT GLASS AT LOW PRICES NEST GOODS HANDLED. WATCH AND REPAIRING IN OUR STORE SAM MA 605 SIXTEENTH STREET, N Formerly 1033 Fifteenth FINEST STOCK DIAMONDS, WAT LOW PRICE THE HIGHEST AND FINEST GOODS JEWELRY REPAIRING I 605 SIXTEENTH STREET, CORNER WELTON Formerly 1033 Fifteenth Street. MEN'S $6.50 SMOKING JACKETS—This is the most appropriate Christmas gift that you can offer to any man. We show them in the most beautiful color combinations in plain outside surfaced cloths with plaid backs, with fancy cuffs and collar. They have double silk frogs and silk cord edges and come in harmonious patterns in grays, greens, brown, maroon, blues and tans. Specify color wanted. Priced at... $4.75 In Woman's Realm Pretty and Comparatively Inexpensive Party Frock That May Be Made at Home—Midwinter Millinery of the Latest and Most Approved Types. Nearly every girl would rather have two or three pretty and inexpensive party frocks than one elaborate and high-priced one, and it is a real triumph for any woman when she contrives to make art outrival money in securing beauty in her apparel. It can't always be done, but in party frocks there is the best of chances. And it is much the same in sports clothes. In both, color plays the leading part and both give wide range to is finished with needlework. This I done with silver thread in long and short stitches, forming silver pyramids about the brim edge. For trimming a big star cut from moleskin is applied to the crown and brim with long stitches of silver thread. Such a hat may be used instead of the well beloved black velvet picture hat, and divide honors with it for elegance and distinction. The second hat is a charming little 1 A M. WHERE ART OUTRIVALS MONEY. the fancy of the designer. Material for evening and dance frocks, like those for sports clothes, have a definite character. And the same colors and patterns that appear in silks are copied in inexpensive cottons, so that the clever and original designer can get lovely effects in either. The pretty party gown shown here is made of net, and a net top lace over underslip of white taffeta. The underslip is adorned with six narrow ruffles of taffeta about the bottom. Each little ruffle, instead of a hem, has a narrow fringe, made by fraying the silk to the depth of a half inch, and the effect of the frayed edges is very soft and dainty. Two flounces of the net-top lace extend about the sides and front of the dress, but, at the back, a straight panel of net is gathered in at the waistline. Little blossoms, made of ribbon. DISTINCT TYPES IN TINCT TYPES IN MIDWINTER MILLI om hang by their stems in a row on each flounce. Every time the dancer moves they are thrown into a gay flutter. The art of the designer shines in them, and in the girdle, with big butterfly bow at the back, made of silk shot with silver. There is a wreath of tiny silk roses posed against the girdles and it gives this adorable dress a final touch of dainty elegance. None of the materials used is costly. The tale of winter millinery is nearly told. One sees at tearooms and matinees, in restaurants and along Fifth avenue, hats in satins—sedate and gay (mostly gay)—that bespeak dreams of spring. smart headwear. Winter makes an impressive exit at artistic performance, with as these. Pocket Idea. Instead of putting your sq pockets on your new satin perfectly symmetrical right applying them in diamond s only the two bottom sid square to the frock and The models shown include three distinct types of midwinter millinery, all trimmed with fur. For a dress hat there is a graceful sailor shape covered with taupe velvet. The velvet is crushed in soft folds about the crown and laid smoothly on the brim, which --- is finished with needlework. This is done with silver thread in long and short stitches, forming silver pyramids about the brim edge. For trimming, a big star cut from moleskin is applied to the crown and brim with long stitches of silver thread. Such a hat may be used instead of the well-beloved black velvet picture hat, and divide honors with it for elegance and distinction. The second hat is a charming little 9 sports hat de luxe. The shape of its crown and the delicate gray of the soft felt, make a delightful background for the fascinating landscape which appears to have lit upon the hat with considerable force. Surely nothing less than an earthquake could have produced square clouds, a rickety little house and an animal that might be either a sheep or a cow. A road, such as all five-year-old artists put in their landscapes, wiggles across the foreground, while the background is given over to bushes and birds equal in size. These marvelous things are outlined with colored worsteds and make an adorable hat, whose only other adornment is a binding of fur. An all-round hat—conservative and becoming—belongs in every wardrobe. Nothing could qualify better than the black velvet hat with tam crown and a plume-like band of fur at the left side, which is a piece of sensible and MIDWINTER MILLINERY. smart headwear. Winter millinery makes an impressive exit after a most artistic performance, with such hats as these. Julia Bottomly Pocket Idea. Instead of putting your square patch pockets on your new satin frock at perfectly symmetrical right angles, try applying them in diamond shape. Sew only the two bottom sides of the square to the frock, and button the uppermost point to the frock, so that the result is a pocket with practically two openings. It is surprising what an unusual effect this gives to a frock, especially if fur buttons on the pockets carry out the fur trimming on the frock. --- A. B. THE DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING COMPANY J. R. CONTEE Pres. and Mgr. RESIDENCE PHONE YORK 7992 FRANK S. REED, License Embalmer & Director. Lady Assistant Polite Service to All Parlors, 2745 Welton Street THE Perini The Store With the C The Store of Smart T Announcing Our R Chris THE Derini Br the Store With the Christmas Spi the Store of Smart Things for W announcing Our Readiness for Christma ni Bros co. with the Christmas Spirit smart Things for Women Our Readiness for istmas THE Perini Bros. CO. The Store With the Christmas Spirit The Store of Smart Things for Women PERINI'S GLOVES. This is Denver's Glove Store, and although the market conditions as to Gloves have been to many merchants unsatisfactory, yet, we fortunately placed our orders in time to secure a complete stock for the season. In Ladies' Gloves you will find everything for street and dress wear from $1.50 up. In Men's Gloves for street, dress and motoring, a complete assortment of desirable models. If in Doubt Buy Her a Glove Certificate. HOSIERY. Complete stocks of cotton, fiber silk and pure silk thread Hose in a wonderful variety to select from. 35c to $2. 35c to $5. --- --- ```markdown ``` PHONE CHAMPA 2077 CAMMEL AND CO. The Progressive Funeral Directors JOHN H. HARRIS WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE FACT THAT WE ARE "THE LEADING FUNERAL DIRECTORS." WE CAN FURNISH ELEGANT ROLLING STOCK. AUTOS IF E. V. Cammel, PRES. @ MGR PREFER You Will Be Delighted With Our Se Little Things That Count. LADY AT CURTIS M. HARRIS Assistant Manager and Funeral Director OFFICE AND PARLORS 2418 mmel, PRES. @ MGR PREFERRED. Be Delighted With Our Service As We Look gs That Count. LADY ATTENDANT. IS M. HARRIS Auto for Manager and Funeral Director ND PARLORS 2418 WELTON ST. PREFERRED. With Our Service As We Look After The LADY ATTENDANT. Auto for Hire Director 2418 WELTON ST. DENVER E. V. Cammel, PRES. @ MGR PREFERRED. You Will Be Delighted With Our Service As We Look After The Little Things That Count. LADY ATTENDANT. Established 1872. THE O. P. B Confectioner THE O. P. Bau Confectionery Co P. Baur Stationery Co. O. P. Baur Confectionery Co. CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS 1512 CURTIS STREET. PHONES 3 DENVER, COLORADO Buy Your Christmas Candies Today. High-grade bons and Chocolates. CURTIS STREET. PHONES 3 DENVER, COLORADO Your Christmas Candies Today. High-grade and Chocolates. PHONES 397, 398 ER, COLORADO Candies Today. High-grade Bon- 1512 CURTIS STREET. PHONES 397, 398 DENVER, COLORADO Buy Your Christmas Candies Today. High-grade Bon- bons and Chocolates. PHONE MAIN 6123—Day or Night INCORPORATED AND BONDED NOTARY PUBLIC K 7992. rector. SILK UNDERWEAR. Crepe de chine and Italian Silk Underwear for women in the newest and latest models. LEATHER BAGS. And Purses in all the latest innovations of the season, in all leather and also silk and velvet. $1.25 to $10. NECKWEAR. A wonderful variety of batiste, voile, organdies and Georgette crepe in newest novelties in white and colors. 35c to $5. Denver, Colorado DAY OR NIGHT