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Subscribe for the Only Reliable Negro Paper in Colorado, "The Colorado Statesman" THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE JOURNAL OF THE WEST. LABOR SHALL BE FREE RAGE COUNTRY PARTY VOL. XXIII. Will The White South Heed The Warning? (From the Greensboro, North Carolina, Daily Record.) THE NEGROES are said to be leaving the South in large numbers, going in crowds, and the farmers in South Carolina are beginning to wonder what will happen to them—wondering where they will find help to get in the crops and gather them. The Columbia State, conservative and strong, writes a remarkable editorial on the subject; an editorial that few papers would dare to print. It sizes up a situation, however, that must be met, and among things in the article we take these particular paragraphs: "Men of common sense understand that this South Carolina must be a state of law, or in time that it will be no state. "Is there any man such a fool as to believe that a state can exist without law? "Is there any man so stupid as to fancy the lynching of Negro criminals is a practice that shall be perpetuated? "If you thought that you might be lynched by mistake, would you remain in South Carolina? Ask yourself that question—if you dare! "If you were a Negro, you might be lynched by mistake. Innocent Negroes have been. "If you thought that your brother or your son might be lynched for assault and battery, for larceny, for insolence, for hiding under a dwelling-house and thereby frightening its inmates, how long would you remain in South Carolina? "No one knows better than the state how grave and vexing are the problems caused by the presence of Negroes in great numbers. The state understands how crimes and even misdemeanors of Negroes arouse passion; how they infuriate the friends of their victims and neighbors of their victims. "But this problem has to be faced. It has to be solved. It cannot be solved in a lawless way. No problem was ever solved by a mob. "No white man of common sense, who wants to keep the peace, who wants his family to dwell in a civilized land, will live in a state that depends upon mobs for protection. "In the long run, mobs are no less dangerous to white men than to Negroes. "Don't you know that if you come into contact with a mob bent upon lynching, you must either keep your mouth shut and silently admit that it is the master in South Carolina, or you will be lynched, too? "Every lynching or attempt to lynch, under present conditions, will drive additional thousands of them away. "We have a statute prohibiting agents from enticing laborers to leave the state. One mob drives away more labor than a company of agents could entice. "The Negroes know what is going on. Half of them can read. Dozens of Negro newspapers and magazines are circulating in South Carolina. "The time is coming—it has come—when many a Negro is doing what you would do if white men, accused of crime, could have no certainty that they would be given a trial by a jury in a court of law in South Carolina. "The problem is coming home fast to every man who owns a farm in South Carolina." In other words, the State ably argues that if lynch law continues in the South it will not be many years until Sambo disappears. We do not agree with the State in all it says, but it so plainly states the case that we must all pause and heed. North Carolina does not have many lynchings, but to her shame she recently hanged a Negro because he had offered a gun to his son. As the State asks: Would white men live in a state where there was a chance, and a large chance, of being hanged by mistake? As it further says, the Negro knows what he is doing. As he becomes educated, he thinks, and he is thinking, in many instances, that it is time to take to the tall timber. The white man should always remember that the law will, for the most part, take care of all Negro murderers or ravishers. He must remember that if to hang Negroes indiscriminately becomes a popular pastime, it will not be many years until unfortunate white men will be treated in the same way. Sowing such seed must bring a ruinous harvest. We quote the paragraphs taken from the State editorial because they may do some good. They may suggest to the white brother to talk law and order, and to always insist upon it. Let all the Negroes go, if they want to go, but let us all undertake to give them a better excuse than that they are escaping to save their lives—that they fear, as they seem to fear in South Carolina—that they may be lynched by mistake. State Hist. & Nat Hist Soc. State House RADO THE JOURNAL DENVER, COLORADO, SAT The Government and the High Cost of Living THE "high cost of living" will be a mild name or a very modified term in expressing the great increase or the high prices that will be attached to our food products during this war period, and the people of Colorado must busy themselves at once in moving the heads of our state and city government to action that will hinder the corporations that control the market from obtaining the great profits that they generally make in perilous times like these. In previous conflicts, wealth of vast proportions has been acquired from the masses—they being powerless to do anything to combat with the steady increase in the price of foodstuffs, and now that a recurrence threatens, strong representations should be made to the Governor, the Mayor and any other authority for a proper adjustment which will be more beneficial than distressing to the public. Of course the saying, "the people will stand for anything," has lost its force, and if we have representatives possessing the welfare of the community at heart, there ought to be good reason to believe that the present is an opportunity for them to prove their worth and honest intentions. The President has issued his warning against unfair treatment of the American people in this particular by those who seize such unfortunate times in the history of a country to multiply their millions by draining our last financial resources, unmindful of our inability to exist, and as the necessity arises for federal action, so should it be for state. The cry "shortage of crop" can be stopped right in Colorado, if certain advantages will be afforded the farmer in the way of monetary assistance from the loan funds, etc.; and if there is an increase in the development of products, prices should not reach an abnormal degree. It would serve a very valuable purpose, then, if any commission appointed by the Governor or the Mayor would get down to work right away and probe the workings of these merchants who are not satisfied with a fair margin of profit, but who will oppress us to the greatest to fill their coffers and satisfy their greed of gain. We hope our authorities will expedite and save us from this wretched vampire—HIGH COST OF LIVING. TO SOLDIERS. Your attention is directed to the fact that a number of the recently issued life insurance policies require the payment of an additional war premium and permission from the insurance companies before engaging in MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE. It is the desire of the Insurance Department of Colorado to be of service in this regard, and I suggest that everyone enlisting for military or naval service send their insurance policies to this department for inspection. These should be sent in as early as possible, and will be handled promptly and without expense to the policyholders. C. W. FAIRCHILD, Commissioner of Insurance, State Capitol, Denver. Washington, D. C.—The Woman's Volunteer Aid Society of the District Chapter of the American Red Cross, of which Miss Mable T. Broadman is chairman, received a very welcome and unexpected contribution last Saturday. The use of twenty sewing machines for classes in surgical dressing and hospital garments was given by a unit of young colored women organized at Howard University, under the leadership of Miss Hallie Queen. This unit is at work at the university making garments and dressings for the base hospital equipment, which is the principal activity of the Woman's Volunteer Aid at this time. The fact that the First Separate Battalion of colored troops was called out in the district has caused the colored women to work with much enthusiasm. They have organized a second unit of colored women who meet at the colored Y. W. C. A., Fifth and Tea streets, northwest. At their organization meeting Mrs. T. N. McLoughlin, secretary of the District of Columbia Chapter of the Red Cross, and Admiral N. M. Mason made speeches about the Red Cross work and encouraged them in their efforts for the comfort and relief of the District soldiers. NEGRO OFFICERS FOR NEGRO TROOPS Now that the signs of the times point unerringly to hostilities between this country and Germany, we unhesitatingly go on record for Negro officers for Negro troops. We call upon every able-bodied man who is eligible for service to enlist and do what he can for the salvation of the nation, but we insist that they be officereb by men of their own race from corporal to colonel. In every field of endeavor the black man has made good when given the chance and we are doubly sure he will make more than good if placed in command of soldiers of his own race. We think it but fair and just that the Negro be given this chance to show the metal of which he is made. Negroes are brave and have been tried and stood the fiery test in years agone and will do it again if given the opportunity. Negroes have always borne the burden in the heat of the day, viz., at Bunker Hill, at San Juan, at Carrizal and other places too numerous to mention. Yes, give us Negro officers for Negro troopers, and then you'll see some sure enough battles. Let us have them, and the whole world will applaud the wisdom of the powers that be. Negro officers have made their mark in France, Brazil and other countries, then why can't they be had in Uncle Sam's domain.—Nashville Globe. RACE NEWS GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES Topeka, Kan., April 6.—John Hedge, an old soldier, who was trimming a hedge, dropped dead Monday afternoon. He was 69 years old. His death was unexpected. Washington, D. C., April 4.—A license has been issued by the Department of Labor to William Jennings Newsom, as a wireless operator. He resides at 2002 13th street, N. W., and is said to be the first colored man to receive a license from the government. Cincinnati, O., March 20.—A home for the Protection of Colored Women, known as the Evangeline Home for Colored Women, will soon open at 712 W. 6th St. Mrs Mary J. Emery, widow of the late Thos. J. Emery, both of whom have given thousands of dollars to the race enterprises of the country, has purchased the property and donated it for the home. D. B. Meacham, a wealthy merchant, has provided $10,000 to start active work. It is a much needed work and fills a long felt want in this community. Baden. N. C., April 6.—The white people are holding members of the Race in peonage, making them work for as little as possible, and preventing them from leaving town. It is worth a man's life to try to leave this town. Some of those who have escaped successfully are Will McQueen, John Grant and William Byrd. It is evident that the people want to leave and those who remain and stand for this sort of treatment do so because they are fools. There is plenty of work in this section of the north and all should go there to escape the bonds of slavery. Fayetteville, N. C. — A site for the erection of a $50,000 casket factory and embalming school, promoted by the North Carolina Negro Undertakers' Association, has been selected by the local committee, acting in conjunction with I. L. Battles of Rocky Mount, chairman of the board of directors. The site will have railroad connection, being adjacent to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. This will be the first company of its kind in the United States owned and operated by Negroes. Washington, D. C. — Isaiah Williams, who lives in Jackson- ville, Fla., has invented the most remarkable and wonderful war machine which has probably ever been invented in any country. Mr. Williams claims that this gun will shoot over fifty miles. It is mounted on a set of wheels over twelve feet high, eight wide and is over fifty feet long. It will shoot a solid or explosive shell over fifty miles. It is propelled by gasoline and electricity, anq is so constructed that the gun can cross any marsh or trench. It is said by expert mechanical engineers that if the Germans had had this invention in their possession they would have captured Paris; that they could at the present time destroy London, England, across the English Channel. The War Department seems to be very much interested in this machine. Baltimore, Md.—Four members of the Fourth Maryland Regiment went into Fennell's drug store a few days ago and one of the troopers started to use the telephone and another proceeded to open a bottle of beverage, when a halt was called. One of the white troopers said that after the war with Germany was over white folks would show colored people their places. The militiamen and their two white women companions were hustled out of the store, and a big fight began. Policemen gathered in two of the troopers and one colored man. Mr. Fennell, a colored man, asked that the men be released, and Magistrate did so, telling the militiamen that in a time of national peril that they should not try to kindle race hatred, as men of all races would be needed to meet the foreign foe. NO "JIM CROW" CAR IN STATE OF MISSOURI Jefferson City, Mo.—The State Legislature will not enact a "Jim Crow" law during this session, according to Democratic leaders who have given a delegation of Negroes such an assurance. Even if the bill passed in the House it would fail of passage in the Senate. At every session of the Missouri Legislature some back woods legislator agitates the passage of a law providing for "Jim Crow" cars. Despite the impending war with Germany this session has been no exception to the rule. NO 34 LATEST NEWS EPITOMIZED FROM TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS THAT COVER THE WEEK'S EVENTS. OF MOST INTEREST KEEPING THE READER POSTED ON MOST IMPORTANT CURRENT TOPICS. ABOUT THE WAR Cuba declares war on Germany and seizes ships. Interned German ship at Guam is blown up by crew. Interned German sailors to be set to work raising vegetables. Facilities at army aviation school at San Diego to be tripled. Many Americans of German descent enlisting in marine corps. Cuba to have council of defense to meet with American council. Republic of Panama resolves to assist the United States in war. Hundreds of aeroplanes took part in air battles on Easter Sunday. Army and navy being pushed to increased efficiency and numbers. Government orders arrest of sixty alleged German plot ringleaders. Germans again bombard Rheims, dropping 7,500 shells within the city. Indian commissioner orders intensive cultivation of all Indian reservations. American steamer Seward sunk by German submarine in Mediterranean. Crew saved. Naval officer placed in El Paso Telegraph offices to censor messages going into Mexico. Violent British attack reported near Cambrai, where they captured the village of Demicourt. Papago Indians in Pima county, Arizona, are planning to organize regiment for war service. Senator Sterling of South Dakota introduces bill to appropriate $25,000,000 for Belgium relief. Filipino veterans pledging loyalty to United States. Germans in Philippines are being registered. Senate passes bill imposing thirty years imprisonment on any person who destroys war material. American Line steamer New York damaged by mine off Liverpool. None aboard injured by explosion. A prize of $5,000 for the first American sailor to sink a submarine is proposed by Representative Gould. An estimate of $1,572,950 for a submarine base on Atlantic side of Panama canal submitted to the Senate. Notable successes over the Turks claimed by British and Russian war offices in Mesopotamia. Kizil Robat, eighty miles northwest of Bagdad, captured. Mueh war material also taken. British, overcoming strong resistance, push onward in France in renewal of offensive, capturing 11,000 prisoners and a vast amount of war equipment. Extensive gains reported; troops penetrating five miles west of Arras. Berlin admits two divisions in the fighting suffered "considerable losses" inflicted by superior forces. WESTERN Displaying of flags by cabaret singers in Salt Lake cafés is barred under an order issued by Mayor Ferry. The State Land Board of Idaho asked Senator Borah to notify President Wilson and Congress that the state would subscribe to $100,000 of a war loan. A German who gave the name of Von Burke, believed to be a ringleader in widespread dynamite plots against munitions plants, was arrested at Pittsburgh, Pa., by justice department agents. Lieut. Sir Ernest Shackleton, R. N., the Antarctic explorer who left the San Francisco port last November to go to Ross island and rescue his marooned relief expedition, arrived at San Francisco on the steamer Sierra with a vivid story of the rescue. WASHINGTON Names of historic naval vessels were given to the five battle cruisers being built for the navy. They will be called the Saratoga, Constellation, Constitution, Ranger and Lexington, after the famous frigates of the first American navy. Col. Roosevelt called on President Wilson at the White House and laid his plan for raising a division of troops for foreign service before the President. The colonel said he had been received with the "utmost courtesy and consideration." Representative Henry T. Helgesen of North Dakota, Republican, died of appendicitis. Creation of a general munitions board was announced by the Council of National Defense. It will be headed by Frank A. Scott. The Supreme Court upheld as constitutional the Oregon law limiting labor of men in mills, factories and manufacturing establishments to ten hours a day, but permitting thirteen hours' labor if paid time and a half for overtime. FOREIGN Brazil has recognized the new government of Russia. Austria breaks with United States; Ambassadors of both countries recalled. Spain has officially declared her neutrality in the war between the United States and Germany. The official journal at Madrid published a decree declaring the neutrality of Spain in the war between the United States and Germany. Chile will maintain an attitude of neutrality, so long as she is not made the object of a direct attack, according to assurances given by government officials. The arrival at Zurich of Frederic C. Penfield, American ambassador to Austria, Mrs. Penfield and three members of the embassy staff, is reported in a Havas dispatch from St. Gall, Switzerland. President Machado sent a cablegram from Lisbon to President Wilson congratulating him on "America's noble resolution." A popular demonstration was held outside the American legation. Martial law has been declared in Guatemala. The action was taken on information of disturbances along the Mexican and Salvadorean frontiers, supposed to have been created with German assistance. A decree was published at Mexico City providing a punishment of a fine of 50 to 500 pesos or imprisonment from one to eleven months for slander, libel or the issuance of false or distorted information. The Austrian merchant ship Virginian, the only Austrian vessel interned in Cuban waters, has been seized by the government following the diplomatic break between Austria and the United States. The provisional government has issued a proclamation directing attention to the grave danger of a German effort to deliver a decisive blow at Russia and the necessity of immediately concentrating all Russia's forces for the defeat of the enemy. Aerial fighting of unusual intensity reported on French and British fronts in France. Total of 75 aeroplanes shot down in series of engagements and 10 German war balloons destroyed, London says 1,700 photographs were taken behind the German lines, revealing troop positions and artillery emplacements. SPORTING NEWS Joe Flynn and Otto Wallace of Milwaukee struggled to a hard fifteen-round draw at the N. A. C. in Denver. The bout was fast and exciting throughout. All arrangements have been completed for the fifteen-round bout between Sailor Kirke of San Francisco and Pete Jensen, the Battling Dane, before the Woodmen of the World at Longmont, Colo., on the night of April 19. Andy Anderson, Chicago heavyweight, did not retain his equilibrium long when he attempted to stand up before the ferocious rushes of Carl Morris, the Oklahoma engineer with championship aspirations, at Baltimore, Md. GENERAL United States customs officials seize Austrian vessels interned in American ports. Richard Olney, secretary of state under President Grover Cleveland, died at his home in Boston. The jury which tried Fritz Kolb, a German, on a charge of having bombs in his room brought in a verdict of guilty at Jersey City, N. J. The general federation of women's clubs opened its biennial session at New Orleans, La., by pledging support to President Wilson and the United States in the war with Germany. No strikes or labor disputes of any kind during the war is the program of the Labor Committee of the Council of National Defense's Advisory Commission headed by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. Calling upon the farmers of the country to enlist "as soldiers of the commissary," President Wilson said that upon the patriotism of the farmers depended whether this country was to answer the call of its own and allied peoples for food. German submarines have sunk during the war a grand total of 686 neutral vessels, including nineteen American, and have attacked unsuccessfully seventy-nine others, including eight American, according to an official tabulation given out at the State Department and complete up to April 3. Much of the uncertainty as to Latin-America's attitude in the war between the United States and Germany was cleared away by definite advices that Chile and Mexico will remain neutral, and increasing indications that Brazil, Guatemala and Peru will join Cuba and Panama on the side of the United States. At 8 o'clock Monday night best estimates placed the killed at 200, with at least that many wounded, in the mysterious explosion which wrecked the sharpnel-loading building of the Eddydstone Ammunition Company, owned by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, at Eddystone, Pa. Cuban gunboats, which have established a sweeping patrol of the Cuban coast and contiguous waters, have been given orders to fire on sight at any craft suspected of aiding German raiders, or seeking to find bases for German submarines in or near Cuba. ASKS LOYAL RESPONSE GOVERNOR GUNTER ISSUES WAR PROCLAMATION. Executive Urges Coloradoans to Do Duty, and Accord Just Treatment to Law-Abiding Aliens. Denver.—Governor Gunter has issued the following proclamation: To the People of the State of Colorado: A state of war exists between the United States of America and the imperial German government. Every thoughtful citizen, while determined and confident of the issue, realizes the awful and stupendous character of the world conflict upon which we are entering. Calmly, patiently, thoughtfully, in the fear of God, and in obedience to the principles of international law our country has proceeded. Every reasonable effort known to the law of nations, or to intercourse between civilized peoples, has been made to avert this conflict—yet made in vain. Our country now has no other recourse in defense of our rights and the honor of the nation, but to declare war. War has been declared. As becomes a brave, proud and patriotic people, the citizenship of Colorado will loyally bear their full part in this struggle, will unhesitatingly give to their country all that is needed of our resources. I, JULIUS C. GUNTER, AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, do hereby enjoin upon our people the strict observance of every provision of our President's preclamation declaring a state of war, and especially urge considerate and just treatment of all aliens within our borders, who are observant of our laws. This conflict may be long. It will certainly demand largely of our resources. As the Chief Executive of the State I urge loyal response to all calls for volunteers, state and nation. The young men of our commonwealth are as loyal as were their forefathers. They are patriotic, brave and manly and require no conscription to respond to their country's call. Let there be no halting step in the action of the youth of our State. We must solemnly realize the demand that will be made upon our people—money, provisions, men. Let economy be entered upon. Every citizen, whether it be by the garden tract, the larger area, or aid by seeds, money, or otherwise to the farmer, should endeavor to increase our food production. There is now no scarcity of food products, no occasion for purchases which will stimulate prices and add to the burdens of those ill able to bear them; but there should be economy and provision for the future. Our maidens, our women, should continue in the work they are entering upon, preparing to serve their country as nurses and otherwise. Let our girls and boys of tender age be trained in their line of service. They will be needed before this struggle is over. In conclusion, let every citizen of our state perform—as he will—his full duty. In asking service of our citizenship, the Executive appeals to our citizens of all nationalities and all beliefs with as perfect confidence as to those native to our land. GIVEN under my hand and Executive Seal this 7th day of April, A. D. 1917. JULIUS C. GUNTER, Governor. Finance Planting of Increased Crop. Denver.—Plans for a state-wide commission to finance the planting of greatly increased crop areas in Colorado this year to cope with the food situation were completed at a conference composed of representatives of the state's agricultural interests. E. M. Ammons, chairman of the livestock and agricultural bureau of the Denver Civic Association, who presided, said the discussion had shown clearly that not only increased production per acre, but increased acreage, was necessary. Farmers must be financed for seed and power to put in crops, which could be done by immediate enactment of the state farm loan law, while better means for saving what was produced, by canning and other methods, must be evolved. College War Course Rushed. Colorado Springs.—The War Department has granted Maj. Henry Leonard another week before reporting at Washington, and it is to be a week of vigorous and intensive military training for the male students at Colorado College. A program of steady drill, practical instruction in tactics and regulations, has been mapped out. In addition Major Wood will deliver daily lectures on modern warfare, based on his observations in Europe. Rush orders have been sent for uniforms and other equipment. Mayor of Trinidad Is Dead. Trinidad.—Daniel L. Taylor, 79 mayor of Trinidad for several terms, and re-elected to that office on April 3rd, a resident of this city for fifty-eight years, died here. State Educators Elect Officers. Denver.—The Joint Association of County Superintendents and State Normal School Instructors, which ended its annual sessions at the state house, elected the following officers for the coming year: Mrs. Trippit Westerman of Grand Junction, president; Dr. E. A. Cook, University of Colorado, vice president; Mrs. Emma T. Wilkins, State Teachers' College, treasurer, and M. A. Keeley, superintendent of Trinidad public schools, secretary. Western Newpaper Union News Service. COMING EVENTS. April 22-28—Y. M. C. A. Week in Colorado. May 17-20—Convention Colorado Sun- dial Association at Colorado Springs. June 21-22—Christian Endeavor Convention at Salida. Aug. 1—National Convention of Afri-Can Race at Denver. Sept. 17-22—Colorado State Fair at Pueblo. County officials make preparations for new liquor law, April 24. Denver people laying in supplies of foods, deplete stocks in stores. Telephone company is organizing company of reserve signal corps. The employés of the United Oil Company at Florence have organized the Kendrick Mountain Golf Club. Ten indictments were returned by the federal grand jury when it made its report to Judge John A. Riner at Pueblo. The people of both Florence and Fountain voted in favor of purchase of ground for park and public recreation purposes. J. H. Stagner, 54 years old, a carpenter, died at the county hospital in Denver from injuries received when struck by an automobile. To Miss Ferol Boyd of Denver may fall the honor of being Colorado's first woman aviator. She is a junior at North Denver high school. The Denver tourist bureau has received notice of the reduced summer railroad rates. The season starts June 1st and closes Oct. 30th. The Denver Jewish Congress has passed a resolution pledging the loyalty and service of its members to President Wilson and the nation. W. R. Selby, formerly of Telluride, where he was in partnership with Alexander Calhoun in the cattle business, died at his home in Denver. Upwards of 1,500 inquiries from prospective tourists have been received at the office of the Denver tourist bureau within two months. Dr. H. T. Low was elected by the Modern Woodmen lodge No. 7111 of Pueblo to be delegate to the state camp which will meet at Canon City May 2nd. Wage scales of the workers in 90 per cent of the coal mines of Colorado have been voluntarily increased by the operators to meet the advanced cost of living. Orders to dismantle within forty-eight hours all radio stations in Colorado were received by Capt. E. F. Doig, secretary of the Colorado Wireless Association. Two hundred Colorado employés of the Armour Packing Company were included in a $500,000 bonus which the company divided among its employés Easter. Every employé receiving under $1,800 a year participated in the bonus. Placing 250 new official markers this spring along Colorado's 550-mile scenic link of the Pike's Peak Ocean-to-Ocean highway will be part of extensive promotion work provided for by the convention held in Colorado Springs of the Colorado division of this transcontinental motor route. That a German sympathizer tore down the large American flag she had raised on her porch immediately after she had caused the arrest of Karl Burke and Charles Nelson, alleged German propagandists, was the complaint of Mrs. J. E. Larson, 1375 Marion street, to the police of Denver. A blood relation of Abraham Lincoln—the daughter of a cousin of the martyred President—a Denver woman—enlisted in the United States navy as a stenographer. Mrs. Josephine Louis Lincoln Parry called at the headquarters of the Woman's Navy League and enrolled. German subjects who applied for second papers of citizenship prior to April 6, the date the state of war was officially declared, will not be barred from becoming citizens, according to instructions received from Washington by Paul Lee Ellerbe, chief examiner of the Denver bureau of naturalization. To meet the needs of the increased cost of living, twenty-two of the leading coal mining companies of Colorado, affecting about 90 per cent of the coal mines in the state, announced a general wage increase of approximately 10 per cent to their employés, to become effective May 1st. The action was purely voluntary. The Church Federation of Denver, comprising all the Protestant congregations of the city, will give its united support to the work of preparedness being conducted by the Red Cross and the various military agencies of the government to meet emergencies that may arise as a result of the war. Alarming conditions in the food supply of the west as well as of all the crop producing sections of the country were vlidly set forth in a report to Gov. Julius C. Gunter by the state committee on ways and means, appointed recently to investigate conditions in Colorado. Resolutions asking that a maximum charge for foodstuffs be set by state and city authorities, and that those who charge exorbitant prices be prosecuted were passed at the bi-monthly meeting of the Denver Trades and Labor Assembly. Western Beef Co. ONE OF THE MOST UP-TO-DATE AND SANITARY MARKETS IN THE CITY. Fresh and Cured Meats of All Kinds. Fresh Vegetables, Staple and Fancy Groceries. 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ALIENS MUST KEEP PEACE All Who Fail to Conduct Themselves Properly Are Liable to Restraint and Other Penalties—Executive Calls for Volunteers for Both the Navy and Army. Washington, April 7.—The president on Friday signed a proclamation formally declaring a state of war between the United States and Germany. In the proclamation he called upon American citizens to give support to all measures of the government. Text of War Proclamation. The war proclamation issued by President Wilson is as follows: "Whereas, the congress of the United States, in the exercise of the constitutional authority vested in them, have resolved by joint resolution of the senate and house of representatives bearing date this day, 'that a state of war between the United States and the imperial German government, which has been thrust upon the United States,' is hereby formally declared: "Whereas, it is provided by section 4067 of the revised statutes as follows: "Whenever there is declared a war between the United States and any foreign nation or government or any invasion or predatory incursion is perpetrated, attempted or threatened against the territory of the United States by any foreign nation or government and the president makes public proclamation of the event, all natives, citizens, denizens or subjects of a hostile nation or government being male of the age of fourteen years and upward who shall be within the United States and not actually naturalized shall be liable to be apprehended, restrained, secured and removed as alien enemies. "The president is authorized in any such event by his proclamation thereof or other public acts to direct the conduct to be observed on the part of the United States toward the aliens who become so liable; the manner and degree of the restraint to which they shall be permitted." "Whereas, by sections 4068, 4069 and 4070 of the revised statutes, further provision is made relative to alien enemies: "Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim to all whom it may concern that a state of war exists between the United States and the imperial German government, and I do specially direct all officers, civil or military, of the United States that they exercise vigilance and zeal in the discharge of the duties incident to such a state of war, and I do, moreover, earnestly appeal to all American citizens that they in loyal devotion to their country, dedicated from its foundation to the principles of liberty and justice, uphold the laws of the land and give undivided and willing support to those measures which may be adopted by the constitutional authorities in prosecuting the war to a successful issue and in obtaining a secure and just peace. Aliens Enjoined to Keep Peace. "And, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the United States and the said sections of the revised statutes, I do hereby further proclaim and direct that the conduct to be observed on the part of the United States toward all natives, citizens, denizens or subjects of Germany, being male, of the age of fourteen years and upward, who shall be within the United States and not actually naturalized, who for the purpose of this proclamation and under such sections of the revised statutes are termed alien enemies, shall be as follows: "All alien enemies are enjoined to preserve the peace toward the United States and to refrain from crime against the public safety and from violating the laws of the United States and of the states and territories thereof, and to refrain from actual hostility or giving information, aid or comfort to the enemies of the United States and to comply strictly with the regulations which are hereby or which may be from time to time promulgated by the president, and so long as they shall conduct themselves in accordance with law they shall be undisturbed in the peaceful pursuit of their lives and occupations and be accorded the consideration due to all peace- "I adopted the profession of hermit- ing entirely from choice," confessed the outcast, as he sat in the doorway of his lonesome cavern. "You see, I always was an extremely conscientious gent. And finally I made up my mind that it was never right under any circumstance, no matter how it might hurt the hearer, to tell aught but the literal truth, so far as words would do it. Not many moons thereafter my fellow citizens grabbed me and offered to my choice of being lynched or ORIGINAL IN POOR CONDITION ful and lawabiding persons, except so far as restrictions may be necessary for their own protection and for the safety of the United States, and toward such alien enemies as conduct themselves in accordance with law all citizens of the United States are enjoined to preserve the peace and to treat them with all such friendliness as may be compatible with loyalty and allegiance to the United States. "And all alien enemies who fail to conduct themselves as so enjoined in addition to all other penalties prescribed by law shall be liable to restraint or to give security or to remove, depart from the United States. "And pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby declare and establish the following regulations, which I find necessary in the premises and for the public safety: "1 An alien enemy shall not have in his possession at any time or place any firearms, weapons or implements of war or component parts thereof, ammunition, maxim or other sillerce, arms or explosives or material used in the manufacture of explosives. "2 An alien enemy shall not have in his possession at any time or place, or use or operate, any aircraft or wireless apparatus, or any form of signaling devices, or any form of cipher code or any paper, document or book, written or printed in cipher or in which there may be invisible writing. "3. All property found in the possession of an alien enemy in violation of the foregoing regulations shall be subject to seizure by the United States. Must Keep Away From Ports. "4. An alien enemy shall not approach or be found within one-half of a mile of any federal or state fort, camp, arsenal, aircraft station, government or naval vessel, navy yard, factory or workshop for the manufacture of munitions of war, or of any products for the use of the army or navy. "5. An alien enemy shall not write, print or publish any attack or threat against the government or congress of the United States or either branch thereof, or against the measures or policy of the United States, or against the persons or property of any person in the military, naval or civil service of the United States, or of the states or territories, or of the District of Columbia or of the municipal governments therein. "6. An alien enemy shall not commit or abet any hostile acts against the United States or give information, aid or comfort to its enemies. Cannot Live in Barred Localities. "7. An alien enemy shall not reside in or continue to reside in, to remain in or enter any locality which the president may from time to time designate by an executive order as a prohibitive area. "8. An alien enemy whom the president shall have reasonable cause to relieve to be aiding or about to aid the enemy or to be at large to the danger of the public peace or safety of the United States, or to have violated or to be about to violate any of these regulations, shall remove to any locality designated by the president by executive order and shall not remove therefrom without permit, or shall depart from the United States if so required by the president. "9. No alien enemy shall depart from the United States until he shall have received such permit as the president shall prescribe or except under order of a court, judge or justice, under sections 4060 and 4070 of the revised statutes. "10. No alien enemy shall land in or enter the United States except under such restrictions and at such places as the president may prescribe. "11. If necessary to prevent violation of the regulations all alien enemies will be obliged to register. "12. An alien enemy whom there may be reasonable cause to believe to be aiding or about to aid the enemy, or to be at large to the danger of the public peace or safety, or who violates or who attempts to violate, or of whom there is reasonable grounds to believe that he is about to violate, any regulation to be promulgated by the president or any criminal law of the United States or of the states or territories thereof will be subject to summary arrest by the United States marshal or his deputy or such other officers as the president shall designate, and confinement in such penitentiary, prison, jail, military camp or other place of detention as may be directed by the president." White House Statement The president also issued a call for volunteers to bring the army and navy up to war strength, and gave his indorsement to the general staff army bill designed to obtain men by selective conscription. "The necessary men," said the president in a statement, "will be secured for the regular army and the National Guard by volunteering, as at present, until, in the judgment of the president, a resort to selective draft is advisable. "The principles embodied in the legislation presented by the war department to the military committee of the senate and house have my entire approval, and its specific recommendations embody the best judgment of the officers of the war department." ting out of their sight and hearing forever. Naturally, having several other theories with which I wished to experiment further, I selected absquatulation, and lit out as the crow flies."—Kansas City Star. Just as Dangerous as Ever. "I see a French doctor asserts that there is positively no danger in kissing." "The deuce there isn't! Just let him kiss the wrong woman and he'll find out." U.S. AID MEANS EARLYENDTOWAR ACCORDING TO PREMIER LLOYD GEORGE IN LUNCHEON ADD- RESS AT LONDON. PEACE MOVE REPORTED CONFERENCE AT THE HAGUE WITH COL. HOUSE SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASKED. New York, April 13.—The rumor that the Kaiser had been assassinated got wide currency in the city Thursday, starting in the financial district. No newspaper or news association had received the report from any responsible source. Key West, Fla.—The British sailing ship Treveal, Capt. Williamson, was sunk by a German submarine off Cienfuegos, Cuba, four days ago, and all hands landed at the Cuban port a few hours later, according to C. Peterson, a member of the crew who arrived here from Havana. Peterson claims to be a naturalized American of Norwegian birth. London.—"I can see peace coming now—not a peace which is the mere beginning of another war, but real peace," was the salutation which Premier Lloyd George sent to America. It was part of a tribute which the British prime minister paid to the United States in a tumultuously demonstrative meeting of the American Luncheon Club. "I am the first minister in behalf of Britain to salute America as one of our comrades in arms," Lloyd George declared. "I'm glad of it—I'm proud of it. "I'm glad not merely because of the stupendous resources that your great nation can render to succor the alliance but I rejoice as a democrat that the advent of the United States gives the final stamp and seal to the character of the conflict. "We rejoice that America has won the right to be at the peace conference table when the terms are fixed. It would have been a tragedy to mankind if America had not had her place there with all the influence and power she has obtained." Copenhagen, April 13.—Apparently positive reports were received here that the German foreign office was making overtures to the United States. It was understood these negotiations sought peace between the two nations. Official circles manifested the most intense interest in the report. It is understood Secretary of State Lansing already has received overtures through unofficial mediators. The proposition, as reported here, is for the United States government to send Col. E. M. House to The Hague for a secret "unofficial conference." Washington.—Austrian and Bulgarian representatives are endeavoring to approach entente diplomats in Switzerland on the subject of peace. Press dispatches reporting Bulgarian efforts in this line developed that it is known here not only that Bulgaria has taken soundings but also that there has been similar action in the name of Austria-Hungary. Rio Janeiro.—The government has decided to seize all German ships in Brazilian harbors. BUILD THOUSAND NEW SHIPS. U. S. to Virtually Bridge Atlantic to Break Down U-Boat Campaign. Washington.—To smash Germany's submarine blockade the United States will virtually bridge the Atlantic. Plans for the immediate construction of 3,000 wooden ships—the most tremendous merchant shipbuilding program ever undertaken—have been completed and approved by the President. The boats will be used to transport food and supplies to entente ports. The government shipping board has sent out a call for 150,000 lumbermen and woodworkers to begin the task at once. Congress has authorized $50,000,000 to start the program, and will be asked for $300,000,000 more. Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals, builder of the Panama canal, has been selected to supervise the construction program, which is expected to involve within the next year a total tonnage of 3,000,000 tons, or more than now is building in all the shipyards in the world. British Widen Line of Attack. London, April 13.—Notwithstanding the amazing April storm the British attack widened Thursday by a blow north of Vimy ridge, the latter having been firmly held and consolidated by the Canadians, against a bitter German fire. The troops which struck north of Vimy penetrated to a point a few hundred yards northwest of Givenchy, having carried out their dawn attack with the same precision as has characterized other operations SEIZE INTERNED GERMAN VESSELS Authorities Take Over Ships That Have Long Been Held in American Ports. TOTAL VALUE IS ENORMOUS Some of the Finest Ships Afloat Are Among Those Taken—Ellis Island Receives Officers and Crews of Those in New York Waters. New York, April 6.—Germany's $51,300,000 mercantile fleet, which had been interned here since the outbreak of the war, was seized by the United States only a few hours after congress passed the resolution declaring a state of war. There were 27 passenger liners, freighters and sailing ships in the fleet, among them the Vaterland, one of the largest and finest passenger liners in the world. The German officers and crews, numbering more than 3,000 men, were taken to Ellis island for internment. It was learned that the machinery on some of the ships was smashed. United States naval men will make a thorough examination of the vessels to determine the exact extent of the damage. The ships seized in this port aggregated 304,000 tons. Eleven of them displaced more than 10,000 tons. The mighty Vaterland is a leviathan of 51,284 tons and cost $7,500,000. The German officers and sailors on the ships made no resistance when the United States officials went on board. Nor did they murmur when told to prepare to go to the immigration station at Ellis island. A whole fleet of customs boats swarmed in the Hudson collecting the Germans. Here is the official list of the seized ships in all ports as given out by the customs officials: NEW YORK. Tonnage. Value. Pr. Grant 18,072 $1,844,480 Pr. Lincoln 18,198 1,246,840 Vaterland 54,283 8,000,000 Massovia 3,962 99,000 Armenia 5,464 135,400 Bohamia 8,416 209,529 Pisa 4,967 125,920 Pennsylvania 13,333 641,080 Harburg 4,472 117,480 Magdeburg 4,497 Adamsturm 5,000 126,360 Matador (bark) 1,468 Geo. Washington 25,570 5,500,000 Kaiser Wilhelm II 15,760 4,000,000 Bredel Grosse 10,771 900,000 Prinzess Irene 10,893 1,250,000 Grosser Kurtuerst 13,102 1,500,000 Barbarossa 10,983 1,250,000 Hamburg 10,531 566,800 Koenig Wilhelm II 9,410 230,500 Allemania 4,630 99,000 Prinz Eitel Friedrich 4,650 318,340 Prinz Joachim 4,790 319,400 Portonia 2,789 69,760 Mala 2,555 65,400 Clara Mennig 1,685 40,200 Indra (ship) 1,746 BOSTON. Amerika 22,622 1,545,000 Cinchmati 16,530 1,180,000 Koeln 7,409 286,460 Kronprinz n' Cecille 19,503 3,000,000 Ockenfels 5,621 141,720 Wittekind 5,640 141,280 PUGET SOUND. Arnoldus Vlumen 1,800 Dalbek (bark) 2,723 Kurt (bark) 3,109 Saxonia 4,424 11,280 Steinbek 2,164 BALTIMORE. Bulgaria 11,440 388,728 Neckar 9,835 345,000 Rhein 10,600 355,920 PHILADELPHIA. Prinz Oskar 6,026 351,080 Rhaetia 6,600 105,640 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Andromeda 2,554 Breslau 7,524 Georgia 3,143 84,888 Teresa 3,769 95,240 NEWPORT NEWS. Arcadia 5,545 136,480 Budapest 3,551 128,940 Kronprinz Wilhelm 14,908 Prinz Elzert Frederich 4,650 316,840 CHARLESTON, S. C. Libenfels 4,525 WILMINGTON, N. C. Kiel 4,494 Nicaria 3,794 SAVANNAH. Hohenfelde 2,974 65,480 NEW LONDON, CONN. Willehad 4,761 120,480 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Freda Leonhardt 2,789 126,480 PENSACOLA, FLA. Rudolph Blumberg 1,769 126,480 Vogesen 3,716 126,480 GALVESTON, TEX. Morawitz 4,785 148,000 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Ottawa (bark) 2,742 122,720 Serupls 4,756 122,720 MANILA. Andalusia 5,433 Bochum 6,161 Camilla Rickmers 5,130 Coblenz 3,130 Clara Jebsen 1,235 Carl Diedrichsen 1,243 Elmshatn 4,534 Elssass 6,591 Bastlingen 4,002 Mark 6,579 Raja 5,662 Sachsen 8,007 Sambia 4,765 Suevia 3,789 Tuebingen HONOLULU. Gouvernur Jaeschke 1,739 41,800 Holsatia 5,649 141,320 Loogmoon 1,971 49,800 Lockhun 1,657 40,800 Pommern 6,557 163,440 Prinz Waldemar 3,227 69,480 Setos 4,730 123,360 Staatssekreta Kra 2,000 41,000 SAN JUAN, PORTO, CO. Farn 4,139 Odenwald 3,537 Paressident 3,000 Honolulu, T. H.—The resignation of Lieut. Col. Charles W. Ziegler of the Hawaiian National Guard has been tendered. Brig. Gen. Frederick S. 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THIS is the season for hedging. A hedge is a variety of fence, but we are not considering the shrub fence when we speak of hedging in this connection. We have reference to that branch of horticulture or agriculture which embraces political fences in their numerous forms. Now is the season for candidates and other interested persons to adjust those marginal lines enclosing their wide fields of political principles, aspirations, intentions and relations which possibly have been knocked away by the preliminary storms of an oncoming campaign. The man who has had his well-rounded stack battered or blown away is skirmishing about the city gathering up the fragments, or joining hands with some more or less fortunate individual in order to present a better front to the winds that will surely blow in theides of the coming election. THE COLORADO NEGRO AND THE WAR. APPREHENSION relative to the position of the Negro in the entrance of America in the war is asserting itself more and more—that is, whether his loyalty recorded in the historical pages of this country will be maintained, or cease to be, from his thinking that the time for a remedy of the oppression he has been undergoing is at hand. With news coming from the South of German intrigue among Negroes to avenge the wrongs that have been heaped upon them, especially during the present administration of the government; with the impression being established by German agents that the President's war message to Congress in which he emphasizes "the safety of the world's democracy," and in the words, "property can be paid for; the lives of peaceful and innocent people cannot be," the Negro is NOT taken into consideration, as his liberty of little more than half a century is practically a mockery, the fear of disloyalty and lack of patriotism as well as disinterestedness in the success of the home of his adoption in the present struggle seems to be prevailing among the population that is numerically greater than he. Reviewing recently the recent rebellious actions of the Cubans, who were deceived by this same German influence, and now discovering their unfortunate plight, they fill the penitent's role, having suffered defeat, and in striking contrast giving serious thought to the wonderful intellectual depth of Russia in throwing off a yoke which has crippled her for centuries, but which is now consigned to a hideous past, the Colorado Negro would rather choose the way of wisdom which sooner or later overpowers and makes defenseless an unwarranted oppression and opposer of right. Right Against Might. Believing that right will prevail and will restore to us that justice of which we are deprived for these many years, the Negroes of this western state resolve not to be found wanting in this response of support to the government and a bearer of his share of the burden resting upon our country, and The Colorado Statesman, the reliable public organ that has been and is still lifting up its voice to warn the Negro element of Colorado not to be misled or be victimized by impulsive actions from sources that spell ruin to the cause that is gradually being worked out to our success and advantage, is continuing its suggestions and timely advices to our people that we must preserve the loyalty and devotion to our country, going with her every step of the way and championing her cause to a greater achievement which will result in the setting of her own house in order. The Spirit of '98 Still With Us. The spirit of 1898 is still with us, and reflecting with pride on the readiness of our fellow Negroes to join the colors nineteen years ago when they fought with the usual courage, meriting the praise of the War Department, we have some survivors here with us, chief among them Captain Thomas Campbell, who had the confidence of both the military authorities and his men, and who stands as a living example of the Negro's devotion to the land of his adoption, and his broad-spirited action in helping to champion a righteous cause and defend the dearly-bought principles that gave rise to this great democracy. Our Part. We can then only do our part, and exercising such zealous actions as to impress slackers or those who are waiting for a compulsory turn, we go forward with the assurance of doing OUR WHOLE DUTY TO-DAY, and proving to those who are in doubt of our position that we stand where we stood with the hope of being on higher ground sooner or later, not from charity, but on the record of MERIT. The Right Kind of Reading Matter The home news; the doings of the people in this town; the gossip of our own community, that's the first kind of reading matter you want. It is more important, more interesting to you than that given by the paper or magazine from the outside world. It is the first reading matter you should buy. Each issue of this paper gives to you just what you will consider The Right Kind of Reading Matter Less Waste and Reduced Intervening Charges Alone Will Lower Food Costs By REPRESENTATIVE HATTON W. SUMNERS of Texas If we had a clearing house of information where food products could be listed for sale; if we had a system of standards for products as they come from the farm and when prepared for use; if the farmer in the remotest region, whose products meet the requirements as to grade and preparation for market could place thereon the certificate of that fact; if the smallest manufacturer in all the land, whose plant and output meet the requirements as to sanitation, quality, etc., could place on his output the certificate of that merit, and these could be listed for sale, and any move to market under such supervision as would guarantee integrity of transaction to both buyer and seller, the distance between production and consumption would be spanned. Every area of production would have direct access to every market, and every market could draw directly upon every area of production. The small manufacturer and the small merchant would have a chance, while the machinery for co-operative purchasing would act as a check upon the total of intervening charges which could be imposed. Without great additional expense this machinery could be assembled and operated. The present agricultural department co-ordinated with the agricultural departments of the several states, a little assistance from the postmasters, and we would have most of what is needed. With a small part of the money which we expend investigating things which ordinary people already know about, and the report of which investigations after they are made nobody reads, we could supply what else is required. If we will get to market the products which rot after production, dividing its value between the producer and consumer, and will divide between them some of the present enormous intervening charges, we can put these products within the reach of the cities' poor, we can offer these poor a better chance in the country than we can now. We can stop the movement of the millions from the country to compete with those in the cities now, and we can make the position more secure against the possibilities of food supply shortage. Aside from unusual and temporary conditions which from time to time may arise, the hope of the city for cheaper food lies in the reduction of intervening charges and in the elimination of waste after production. Plan for Reunion of Presbyterians of North and South of Vital Importance By REV. WILLIAM H. ROBERTS, D. D. The overture of the presbytery of New York with reference to union between the Presbyterian church in the United States of America and the Presbyterian church in the United States, usually known as the Presbyterian Church, South, brings to the front a most important matter and one vital to the interests of all the Presbyterian churches of the United States. The separation between the two churches took place in 1861 and was caused by the Civil war. The General Assembly of Southern Presbyterians met at Augusta, Ga., in December, 1861, and was known for four years as the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America. At the close of the war the Southern church took its present title, "The Presbyterian Church in the United States." Fraternal relations between the two churches were effected in 1882, and repeated efforts for reunion have produced thus far only an increased sense of fellowship between the churches and methods of co-operation in certain lines of Christian work, like home missions, foreign missions and Sunday school publications. That the churches have been drawing closer together is certain, and that they will one day be reunited is the assured hope of many hearts all over the country. Indeed the hope is widely cherished that one of these days all the churches holding to the reformed faith and the Presbyterian government will be united as one body. In this connection it is well to note that the Presbyterian Church South reported in 1916 348,223 communicants in its membership and the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America 1,560,000. The Southern church is largely confined to what are known as the border and Southern states. The Presbyterian Church in the United States of America has 200,000 members in the same territory as the sister church, of whom 25,000 are negroes. Golden Age Is Yet Before the World Despite Today's Disheartening Signs Golden Age Is Yet Before the World Despite Today's Disheartening Signs By DR, HUGH BLACK It may seem like bravado, but it is in solemn earnest that we assert there never was an age more fervently Christian than this one. The very negative forces which have been compelling change are really in line with the essential religious spirit. The golden age is not behind us, like a burnt-out star, but before us, as the master light of all our seeing. We are coming to see that the ideal of truth is something bigger than knowledge. It has to be related to life. It is not merely something to know but something to be. We cannot know truth until we are true men. The age of individualism has passed, and we see that there is no progress that way. In every sphere of life, we know that we cannot stand alone. We know the value of team work in play and all the labor worth while is done by team work. Our age stands for the spirit of service. This is the demand made everywhere. The great statesmen of America are preachers, and all of them in some fashion preach this doctrine. This is really what democracy means. Business is asked to judge itself by this judgment. Our heroes are ceasing to be the warriors who ride to their ends through the blood of men and over the ashes of ruined homesteads. The men who serve their day and generation, helping us to nobler life and more just laws and sweeter conditions, are the heroes we are learning to enshrine in memory and in heart. We refuse to let the world's tragedy today daunt us. Out of the welter we see emerging something nearer our dream. And there are elements of hope even in the present desperate straits. One of them is the revolt of the conscience of man, his distress of soul. The bloody struggle fills us with dismay because it so contradicts what we recognize to be the true spirit of the age. --- THE COLORADO STATESMAN --- The Mouth-Piece of the People of Colorado and the Entire West --- A RELIABLE chronicle of their doings and progress; a faithful mirror of their wants, their hopes, their best aspirations. THE COLORADO STATESMAN Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business of professional men and women. An excellent family journal speaking to and for many thousand colored citizens. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR THE GREAT ORGAN OF THE LABORING MASSES THE COLORADO STATESMAN The house of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Skillern of 1904 East Twenty-ninth avenue was damaged by fire, caused by sparks from the chimney, last Tuesday night. Damage about $1,000. The Post-Easter recital takes place tomorrow at 5 o'clock in the evening. Selections will be from the Lent, Palm Sunday and Easter pieces. Everybody is cordially invited. PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN. East Twenty-third avenue and Washington street. Pastor—J. A. Thos.-Hazell, S.T.B. Sermon topics, Sunday, April 11 a. m., "Post-Easter Meditations"; p. m., "Post-Easter Musicale." All three services last Sabbath, beginning with 6 o'clock a. m., prove immensely successful from ever The Presbytery of Denver convenes in the South Broadway church next Tuesday. Rev. Thos. Hazell and Elder Lou Hughes will represent the People's church. Rev. McLeod represents the Union church of Dearfield. Mrs. P. P. Person of 2130 Arapahoe street was called to Pueblo last Sunday to be at the bedside of her father, Mr. Robert Crockett, who died Monday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Robt. Kerford of 309 Lampkin street, where he has resided for the past two months. The funeral was held Thursday at 2 o'clock. The Night and Day Café and Annex, 917-919 Nineteenth street, is supplying a long felt want in our community, and the hearty response that Bob Carruth, the proprietor, is getting from the public furnishes a proof of the efforts being made to satisfy the customers and patrons. The ladies' rest room and ice cream parlor are nicely furnished and up-to-date, and afford much comfort in slaking the thirsty and catering to the weary. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. THE MIDLAND OIL AND DRILLING COMPANY Situated in the heart of the Lost Soldier oil fields of Carbon county, Wyoming, and surrounded by some of the greatest oil producing wells in the state, the Midland Oil and Drilling Co., incorporated under Colorado laws, with an authorized capital of $50,000, fully paid and non-assessable, is offering shares for its development work at a price that the poorest of the poor can become an investor. Now is the opportune time as this stock will advance rapidly and with what promises to be huge speculative possibilities there is every assurance of a safe, sane, and sure investment. The reliability of this company is unquestionable, as it is officered by reputable business men whose integrity is well known and whose business judgment is highly commendable. It would serve not only the people of this day, but a great foundation for the success of their posterity if they purchase as many shares as they can while they are within their financial reach, as the same can only result in the greatest advantage to them. REGISTER. The first registration day for the city election will be held April 19th The second and last registration day is set for April 26th. CAMPBELL CHAPEL, AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH. Twenty-third and Lawrence streets. A. M. Ward, minister. Phone Main 5474; residence, 1218 Twenty-third street. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Virgil N. Wolfskill, superintendent. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Allen C. E. League, 6:45 p.m. Charles Hegwood, president. Interesting services were held on Easter Sunday, beginning with a good Sunday school. The pastor preached at 11 a. m. on "The Risen Christ." He preached the funerals of Mr. Edward Douglas and Mrs. Claudia T. Watkins at 1 and 2:30 o'clock, respectively. Because of these funerals at the church the Sunday school program was rendered to a large and appreciative audience in the evening. The Junior choir rendered excellent Easter music in the morning. The Senior choir having given away for the Sunday school, on account of the funerals in the afternoon, will render its Easter music next Sunday evening. The church was prettily decorated with an embankment of flowers, palms and potted plants around the pulpit platform, and the inscription "He Is Risen," in large gold letters overhead. The canary birds dotted here and there added to the music of the choirs and congregation. Easter was a great day in Zion. Our third quarterly meeting will be held on Sunday, April 23d. ORIGINAL IN POOR CONDITION PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN. East Twenty-third avenue and Washington street. Pastor—J. A. Thos.-Hazell, S.T.B. Sermon topics, Sunday, April 15: 11 a. m., "Post-Easter Meditations"; 5 p. m., "Post-Easter Musicale." All three services last Sabbath, beginning with 6 o'clock a. m., proved immensely successful from every conceivable angle. The 11 o'clock program, under the auspices of the Sabbath school, with Mrs. J. Thomas presiding, was one of the very best of its kind delivered. The Bible class took a prominent part. The children acquitted themselves most creditably. The Easter offering for the work of evangelizing the peoples of Latin America was very commendable. In connection with the afternoon program the piano duet and the violin selection staged were performed respectively by Prof. George Morrison and Miss Dimple Gatewood. The former surpassed his usual efficiency on this occasion. Miss Gatewood riveted the large audience's attention throughout her entire rendition. She possesses much quality of tones, ease in effecting her higher register and an adept in adjusting herself to produce the best musical expressions. Miss Frankle Buchanan, as usual, pleased the critics, whilst Miss Mabel Cole sustained in a marked degree her reputation as a vocalist. The chorus work was up to the standard. Miss Gertrude Striplin's literary was a masterpiece. It spoke volumes of praise for the composer and reader. Messrs. Norris, Clark, Gatewood, Brickler brothers and Evans were a musical asset to the rendition of those selections last Sabbath. The organist did his part with much grace and efficiency. The church was most tastefully decorated with Easter lilies and cages of sweet-singing canary birds. Mrs. Goldie West was chairman of the decorating committee. ZION'S GREAT SUCCESS. Easter Sunday was the closing of one of the most remarkable campaigns for soul-winning the Zion Church has ever known. And the day was a fitting climax to a series of meetings which have attracted the attention of the community in a manner unusual, to say the least. Instead of the usual Easter program, three baptismal services were held, and the day was closed by a most happy Communion service, perhaps the most largely attended in the history of the church. At 10 o'clock Sunday morning the Sunday school assembled in the main auditorium of the church, and while an appropriate program of song was being rendered the pastor administered the rite to those children who had been made ready for the service. At 11 o'clock a sermon on "Baptism" was preached to an immense congregation at the close of which the women candidates were led into the baptismal waters. Perhaps the most trilling and impressive service during the day was that held at 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon, specially appointed for the baptism of men. There have been few occasions in the experience of the church in which dramatic spiritual interest has reached a higher plane than when one after another strong men, weeping and confessing their faith in Christ, were led into the crystal waters to be "buried with Him by baptism into death." At the evening hour the sermon was given by Dr. J. W. Anderson of New Jersey, following which the entire church, including the new members, reaffirmed the covenant in Christ Jesus, the hand of fellowship was given, and all sat down to the "Table of the Lord." It was a glorious day! The wonderful manifestation of Spirit, testifying the goodness of God, so reached the heart of the church as to have baptised a new bond of fellowship in a flood of copious tears. The day's services gave us four additional new members, three of whom confessed Christ for baptism. This brings the total number to 101, eighty of whom were candidates for baptism. The campaign was remarkable in that it developed a real heart movement in the church toward personal evangelism, and the great success was due in large measure to the prayer and activity of a large number of individuals organized in groups for definite service. Unsaved men and women were prayerfully chosen as subjects to be brought to Christ, and the glorious experience which ran throughout the meetings came through the definite answer of the Father to the plea of his children. Men ordinarily thought to be beyond reach were melted into submission by the power of prayer. This has given to the church faith and courage to go forward, and the prayerful expectation is that many more will fall before the archers of the Kingdom. Buy Midland Oil and Drilling Co. Stock 2c---PER SHARE---2c Four Big Chances in Wyoming's Oil Fields This Company Now Has 1,120 Acres in the Great Oil Fields of Wyoming OUR CAPITALIZATION IS $50,000. STOCK FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE Every stockholder in the Midland Oil and Drilling Company will share in proportion to his interest in the earnings from the large holdings of this enterprise. We are now drilling a test well in the Big Muddy oil field. This is your chance to get stock in an aggressive new Wyoming oil company that has the making of a great dividend earner. This stock may later sell at'dollars where it now sells at cents. The Midland Oil & Drilling Co. 524 QUINCY BUILDING NOTICE. The Northwest Oil and Refining Company has moved from 726 Eighteenth street to 1028-1029 Foster building, Sixteenth and Champa streets. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, JUSTICE REQUIRING THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912 Of COLORADO STATESMAN. Published weekly at Denver, for April 2, 1917. STATE OF COLORADO,{ County of Denver. }ss. Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and County afsaid, personally appeared Joseph D. Rivers, who wrote a document recording to law, deposes and says that he is the owner of the Colorado Statesman; and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation) etc. of the Colorado public records of the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in Section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to-wit: That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Name of publisher, Joseph D. D. Rivers, 1824 Curtis street, Denver, Colorado; editor, Joseph D. D. Rivers, 1824 Curtis street, Denver, Colorado; managing editor, Joseph D. D. Rivers, 1824 Curtis street, Denver, Colorado; business manager, Joseph D. D. Rivers, 1824 Curtis street, Denver, Colorado. 2. That the owners are (give names and addresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning one or more of the total amount of stock): Joseph D. D. Rivers, 1824 Curtis street, Denver, Colorado. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding one per cent, or more, of the total amount of stock: groes or other securities are (if there are none, so state): None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain information security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company, in other financial relations, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiants' circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees do not contain affiants' circumstances or conditions than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, association, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds or other securities than as so stated by 5. That the average number of copies of each issue of this publication sold or distributed through the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers during the six months preceding the date shown is..... (This information is required from daily publications only.) JOSEPH D. D. RIVERS, (Signature of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner.) S sworn to and acknowledged before me, this 2nd day of April, 1917 LULU O. TROUTE, Notary Public. (My Commission expires Nov. 30, 1919.) 160 ACRES IN CARBON COUNTY OIL FIELDS $50,000. STOCK FULLY PAID Stockholder in the Midland Oil and L are in proportion to his interest in holdings of this enterprise. Now drilling a test well in the Big Mu chance to get stock in an aggressi any that has the making of a gr stock may later sell at'dollars when 2c PER CASH OR INSTALLMENT Advances April 19 and Oil & Dr 24 QUINCY BUILDING The C.W.L. Where Style in Milline Supr We are now retailing our large wholesale ho 12,000 square feet of everything beautiful in New York Sport Auto MIDLAND OIL and Drilling Com- munity to his interest in the earnings ais enterprise. Just well in the Big Muddy oil field. Stock in an aggressive new Wyo- the making of a great dividend- sell at'dollars where it now sells PER SHARE INSTALLMENT s April 19th to 5c Oil & Drilling Co. CY BUILDING The C.W. Lyman Co. Where Style and Elegance in Millinery Reigns Supreme We are now retailing at wholesale prices in a large wholesale house. 2,000 square feet of floor space filled with everything beautiful in millinery. New York Model Hats Sport Hats Auto Hats The C.W. Lyman Co. Where Style and Elegance in Millinery Reigns Supreme We are now retailing at wholesale prices in our large wholesale house. 12,000 square feet of floor space filled with everything beautiful in millinery. New York Model Hats Sport Hats Auto Hats Everything in Materials for the Home Milliner. Untrimmed Hats, Flowers, Fancy Bead Ornaments in Japanese, Chinese and Ind Designs. Untrimmed Hats, Flowers, Fancy Beaded ornaments in Japanese, Chinese and Indian designs. Untrimmed Hats, Flowers, Fancy Beaded Ornaments in Japanese, Chinese and Indian Designs. Just Around the Corner From the Tower on Arapahoe St. HENRY WHOLESA Smoke Submarine, Ford, Judge Go PHONE SO 308 KITTREDGE BUILDING ENRY SCHOEN WHOLESALE CIGARS marine, Ford, Judge Good, Kaiserhoff or El Omica Cigars PHONE SOUTH 4405 W Smoke Submarine, Ford, Judge Good, Kaiserhoff or El Omica Cigars PHONE SOUTH 4405 W 308 KITTREDGE BUILDING DENVER, COLORADO DIRECTORY. Pride of Denver Tabernacle 521—Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 2540 Washington St. Oliver Royal House of S. M. T.—Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 2540 Washington St. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms, strictly modern; prices reasonable. Rooms for light housekeeping for man and wife. 2443 Tremont Place, Denver. NOTICE. All cards of thanks, funeral notices, resolutions and in memoriams must be paid for IN ADVANCE, or will be withheld from the columns of this paper. Fern Hall, 2711 Welton, R. L. Phynix, Manager. Phone Main 2860. OR CONDITION CONDITION DIRECTORY 720 ACRES IN LOST SOLDIER OIL FIELD DENVER, COLORADO NOTICE. All cards of thanks, funeral notices, resolutions and in memoriams must be paid for IN ADVANCE, or will be withheld from the columns of this paper. Fern Hall, 2711 Welton, R. L. Phy nix, Manager, Phone Main 2860. King of Siam Gave Remarkable Feast, the First and Only One of Its Kind Ever Known. It was just 20 years ago that his late majesty, Somdet Phra Parmendir Maha Chulalongkorn, gave a dinner—the first and only one of its kind—to a few of his favorite wives, 84 in number. His majesty's father, King Mongkut, dined every day seated alone and waited upon by 100 kneeling wives. The queen, also kneeling, tasted each dish before presenting it to her lord. King Chulalongkorn, inaugurating a new era, had his wives seated about his royal table as guests and equals. The waiters and busboys were princes of the blood royal. The service was magnificent—the plates of solid gold were worth a king's ransom. The knives, forks and spoons were fashioned after queer old Slamse types of ornamentation found in the ancient capital of Ayuthia. The glass was engraved with his majesty's monogram, inlaid with gold. The menu cards were of the thinnest rice paper with solid gold lettering. On the table stood bouquets six feet in height, made of hothouse flowers, enlarged by hand to unusual size. For example, the roses were gathered, the petals pulled apart and sewn together again with the finest of needles and silk thread. Of course one of the dishes was birds' nest soup, made of the famous birds' nests from the Malayan peninsula. A Slamese curry is always a special delight; this royal curry was a dish to remember. Served from golden "Sombole" dishes were a dozen condiments—in addition to the curry proper—spices from India, grated coconut, kopeek (in which hot chili predominated), tamarind paste, mango chutney and, best of all, "Bombay duck," a sun-dried jellyfish. Siam is noted for the finest of reed-birds, dozens of which were roasted and broiled. Deer for the dinner were shot at Bangplasoi, and innumerable varieties of other flesh-meats, as well as of fish, were served, including ducklings and goslings from the royal farm. For fruits there were oranges and bananas—especially ripened — mangoes, mangosteens, pomegranates, custard-apples, guavas, sapdillos and a load of pineapples from Pineapple island, near Singapore. His late majesty was a king—every inch of him.—W. J. Palmer, in Commonwealth Idea. Hit the Mark. The pretty school teacher had asked her class for the best original definition of "wife," and the boy in the corner promptly responded: "A rib!" She looked at him reproachfully, and nodded to the boy with dreamy eyes, who seemed anxious to say something. "Man's guiding star and guardian angel!" he said, in response to the nod. "A helpmeet!" put in a little flaxen-haired girl. "One who soothes man in adversity," suggested a demure little girl. "And spends his money when he's flush," added the incorrigible boy in the corner. There was a lull, and the pretty, dark-haired girl said, slowly: "A wife is the envy of spinsters." "One who makes a man hustle," was the next suggestion. "And keeps him from making a fool of himself," put in another girl. "Someone for a man to find fault with when things go wrong," said a sorrowful little malden. "Stop there," said the pretty school teacher; "that's the best definition." That Did It. His aunt was rich and elderly. She had called, unexpectedly, when he was out, and his wife was trying to entertain her by such methods as she thought to be best conducive to their future welfare. The old lady had recently added a gramophone to her establishment, and when she heard that early that morning her loving nephew had made for her a record of her favorite cornet solo, she was delighted. "How nice of him!" she said. "Can I hear it?" "Well," said her niece, "we haven't tried it yet, but still, I'll put it on." It was a pronounced success, and the old lady was charmed. But her feelings when, after the solo was finished, the instrument brought out with fatal clearness: "Phew! If that's not good for an extra hundred in the old girl's will, I'm a Dutchman!" When Wild Things Go Mad. Somehow one never thinks of a wild animal as having rabies, but that they are quite as subject to madness as are their domesticated brethren is evidenced by the outbreak of the disease which swept parts of Oregon, California, Nevada and Idaho last summer. Madness is particularly prevalent among coyotes, and a heavy loss of live stock is the result. In one case reported, a single rabid coyote caused the loss of 27 steers! Nor are cattle the sole sufferers. In Nevada alone 60 persons were treated for the disease by state authorities as a result of having been bitten by infected animals, wild and domestic.—Outing. Room for a Larger Company. A little girl had been reprimanded by her mother for telling a falsehood. "Where do you think little folks go to that, tell such stories?" asked the mother. "I don't know," said the little girl, unconcernedly; "the same place big folks go to, I suppose."—The Christian Herald. Marks New Relation Between Uncle Sam and Business Men of Country. DONEBYVOLUNTARYWORKERS Sweeping Canvass to Determine Availability of Manufacturing Plants for War Purposes Directed by Engineering Experts. The returns from the vast industrial inventory which has been made in every nook and corner of the United States for the benefit of Uncle Sam and which are now in the hands of the council of national defense, are regarded as marking a new and vital relation between the business men of America and the federal government. It is understood that of the 30,000-odd plants of sufficient size to tabulate, returns have already been obtained from 27,000. This work was started by the committee on industrial preparedness of the United States naval consulting board, and the figures have been turned over to the national defense council, organized by an act of congress during the last session. The information gathered is the first fruit of the work of the army of 30,000 American engineers, members of five eminent scientific bodies, who from the field force of the committee organized to find out for the federal government the real industrial resources of the nation in time of war. Work Highly Systematized. For this sweeping canvass the whole country was highly systematized, with directing boards of the leading engineers in every state. Many of the states were split up into counties, with chief field aids in charge. This marvelous smooth-working organization of unpaid experts has accomplished definite results, and the great inventory, as shown by the reports of state chairmen, is moving swiftly and satisfactorily to its end. It is said that the committee accomplished in six months, with the voluntary aid of the engineers, what it probably would have taken the federal government several years to obtain if it had not had the aid of these engineers and the manufacturers of the country. It is said by the officials in charge of the work that the manufacturers of the nation, recognizing the highly qualified and non-partisan personnel of this movement, which has the strong support of the president and the military heads, have almost without exception responded with the deepest interest in this close-knit movement for a thoroughgoing industrial preparedness. They were called upon to give very comprehensive information on the adaptability of their factories, mills and mines to federal uses from the hour of military mobilization, the data to be held in the strictest confidence for the sole scrutiny and benefit of the war and navy departments of the United States. Manufacturers See Need. A few manufacturers have doubted the ability of their plants to aid the government in war time, it is said. They have almost invariably changed their views, however, when shown how little doubt there is that on the outbreak of a real war practically all concerns not engaged in lines of work essential to the national needs would be stripped of their labor, either for the army or for manning other industrial plants vital for the supply of such needs, and that in the event of hostilities probably 80 per cent of the industries of America would of necessity be concentrated on producing the myriad elements of twentieth century warfare. It was made very clear to such business men that in the last equation it is to the material interest of every American manufacturer to have determined in time of peace and plenty just what he can do for the republic in time of emergency. Finally, there has been made equally plain the necessity for having the least possible shock to economic and labor conditions on the advent of war, and the advantage, therefore, of having the greatest possible number of plants kept at work. The great European war has taught the astonishing adaptability of national industries when properly inventoried and organized. It has been learned, for instance, that a dye factory may be transformed within a week or ten days into a plant for the production of high explosives. In the state of New York alone, it is said, some 35,000 firms have been inventoried. In no case, so far, has the New York board met with definite refusal to give the desired information. To gain preliminary information before the actual inventory work began letters were addressed to 350 of the leading manufacturers. The responses showed that almost unanimous desire was expressed on the part of those business men, many of them of international reputation, to support the work. Farmers to Pay Five Per Cent. Uncle Sam's farm loan board has announced that the interest rate on all loans made to farmers throughout the country by federal land banks will be 5 per cent. A rate of 4½ per cent on bonds to be issued by the land was officially announced. Geologists Know Panama Canal Had Natural Predecessor. One of Uncle Sam's Experts Declares This Waterway Was Reopened After Having Been Closed. Geologists have long known that the Atlantic and Pacific oceans were once directly connected by water that extended across the present site of Panama and adjacent areas in Central America. The continents were thus separated during the Eocene and Oligocene epochs—not so very long ago, as geologists reckon time. At the end of Oligocene time, however, the surface of the earth In the region about the site of Panama was raised by earth movements which closed the mid-American passage and established continuous land connection between North and South America—connection which until recently was believed to have remained unbroken until the skill and indomitable pertinacity of United States army engineers cut the bond at Panama. Now, however, one of Uncle Sam's experts has made discoveries which lead him to believe that the oceans later were again united. The separation of the oceans the first time caused profound changes in their inhabitants, who had been able to wander unimpeded from ocean to ocean but now found themselves restricted in their range. Many species, marooned in an unfavorable environment, soon succumbed in the struggle for existence. Thus in Miocene time (the next epoch) the inhabitants of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans gradually became different, and they have now become so distinct that scarcely a single species is common to the seas on the two sides of the isthmus. The mid-American land barrier is generally thought to have remained intact from Miocene time down to the present day, but this belief is erroneous. T. Wayland Vaughan, a geologist of the United States geological survey, department of the interior, on critically studying the fossil corals collected on Carrizo creek, in Imperial county, Cal., discovered that these corals resemble those of the Atlantic ocean—that they are closely related to Piliocene and post-Piliocene forms that inhabited the waters about Florida and the West Indies. This fact seems to mean that after the Atlantic had been separated from the Pacific in Miocene time, the two oceans were again united in late Miocene or Piliocene time, the interoceanic connection permitting the Atlantic forms to reach points at the head of the Gulf of California, while conditions not yet understood excluded the Pacific fauna from that area. The place at which the oceans were connected is not known, but it is supposed to have been somewhere near the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Too Old to Fight, Offers Use of Land to Uncle Sam Too old to volunteer for military service, Dr. Charles Schram of New York offered the federal government the free use of a piece of land on the Manhattan side of the East river, directly opposite the Brooklyn navy yard. The land, now improved by two four-story tenements, is valued at $20,000. "I am not quite spry enough to shoulder a gun," said Doctor Schram, "but I have been thinking how I could do something for my country. I thought it might be a good idea for the government to put up barracks or a store house, or something of that sort, on the land, because of its convenience to the navy yard." MANY LAKES OF LARGE SIZE Uncle Sam's Geologists Compile List of Those That Are More Than 100 Square Miles in Area. Uncle Sam's geological survey has compiled an interesting list of lakes in the United States, exclusive of the great lakes, each more than 100 square miles in area. The areas of a number of these lakes change materially from time to time, owing principally to variations in rainfall. Tulare lake, California, for example, at times dries up completely. In a lake with shallow water at the margins, such as the Great Salt lake, the rise or fall of a foot will very materially increase or diminish the water area. The list follows: Great Salt Lake, Utah (in 1812). Lake of the Woods, Minnesota and Canada Thuas Lake, Cal. Lake Okeechobee, Fla. Lake Pontchartrain, La. Salton Sea, Cal. (January 1, 1809), (shrinking) Rocky Mtn., Minn. (both lakes) Lake Champlain, New York and Vermont Lake St. Clair, Michigan and On- Rainy Lake, Minnesota and Canada Leech Lake, Minn. (high water) Leech Lake, Minn. (low water) Minn. Lake Lake Winnebago, Wis. Lake Tahoe, Cal. Flathead Lake, Mont. Upper Klamath Lake, Ore. (inclu- dinns swamp area) Utah Lake, Utah Tule Lake, Cal. Lake Pend, Oreille, Daho. Lake UW, Umpquaoshish, Minn. Mochee Lake, Maine DUCK SHOOTING IN SPRING NOW AGAINST THE LAW. State Makes Many Changes in Game Laws, to Conform with the Federal Rules. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Denver—Spring shooting of ducks, geese and other wading and shore birds is prohibited, and several other important changes in the fish and game laws of the state are made in House Bill No. 258, by Thompson and Barlow, which was passed by the Twenty-first General Assembly. The shooting of ducks, geese and other wading and shore birds is limited to the period between September 16 and December 31, making the law conform with the federal law on migratory birds. Open seasons on other games and fish, as amended in the law, will be as follows: Male deer, Oct. 1 to 4, commencing 1918. Male mountain sheep, Sept. 25 to 30, commencing 1924. Male antelope, Sept. 25 to 30, commencing 1924. Male elk, Nov. 1 to 5, commencing 1924. Prairie chickens, mountain and wild grouse, Sept. 15 to Oct. 1. Sage chickens, Aug. 15 to Sept. 1. Pheasants and other grouse not indigenous to the state, Sept. 1 to 20, commencing 1924. Doves, Aug. 15 to Sept. 1. Bob Whites, Oct. 1 to 20, commencing 1924. Crested quail, Oct. 15 to 30, commencing 1924. There is no closed season on rabbits and hares. For trout and grayling, not less than seven inches in length and in running streams, the season is from May 25 to Oct. 31; in lakes not over 7,500 feet in altitude, May 1 to Oct. 31, and in lakes more than 7,500 feet in altitude, June 1 to Oct. 31. On whitefish, bass, catfish, sunfish, perch and wall-eyed pike, the open season is from May 25 to Oct. 31. The law as amended provides that no fishing shall be done between the hours of 8:30 p. m. and 4 a. m. The quantity of fish and game to be taken was also amended, as follows: Prairie chickens, mountain and willow grouse and sage chickens, not more than fifteen in one person's possession at one time. Ducks, geese and other wading and shore birds, not more than twenty of one kind in one person's possession at one time, or not more than thirty-five of all kinds. Not more than fifteen pounds of fish may be taken in one day, and not more than twenty pounds may legally be kept in one person's possession at one time. Not more than one deer may be in any person's possession at one time. The killing of pheasants which are damaging fruit, grain or vegetables is permitted in a bill introduced by Senator Staley. The owner of the damaged property must, however, obtain a permit from the fish and game commissioner before he may kill them, and they are not to be sold. Jackson Forming Negro Regiment. Oliver T. Jackson, the six-foot, 200-pound guardian at the outer door of the executive chamber of Gov. Gunter, Victor Walker, likewise six-foot, 200-pound guardian at the outer door of the secretary of state's office; Rev. J. A. Thomas Hazell, pastor of the People's Presbyterian Church, and Dr. J. H. P. Westbrook, are the four moving spirits in the organization of a regiment of Colorado negroes to be offered to the governor as part of Colorado's quota of volunteers. Woman Against Woman in Case. Miss Clara Ruth Mozzor, assistant attorney general, won her first case in the Supreme Court when that court affirmed the judgment of the court below and denied a supersedeas in the case of Martha Gallamore, plaintiff in error, versus the people of the State of Colorado. Mrs. Gallamore was charged with murder and convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to the penitentiary. Gunter Pledges Colorado's Loyalty. Governor Gunter pledged Colorado's loyalty to the flag in the following telegram: "Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D. C.: As the chief executive of the State of Colorado I pledge to our president in this great crisis the most loyal and earnest support of this commonwealth and its citizenship." Baldwin Is Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. Frank D. Baldwin, U. S. A., retired, has assumed the duties of the office of adjutant general of the state. War Buying Causes High Prices. In an interview, Gov. Gunter said: "The 'laying in a supply,' in anticipation of price increase on account of the war, is exactly what causes inflated prices. It neither prevents high prices nor does it fortify one against high prices. It is the direct opposite of economy, and it is deplorably wrong of the people to do this. A sudden and unexpected increase in demand threatens a supply and prices necessarily advance immediately. I am sorry, indeed, to learn of this." RAISE CROP ON EVERY POSSIBLE ACRE THIS YEAR. Proclamation From the Committee on Ways and Means Appointed by Governor Gunter. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Room 20, State Capitol, Denver, April 11, 1817—To The People of the State of Colorado: Hon. Julius C. Gunter, Governor of Colorado, appointed the undersigned as committee on ways and means to devise plans to meet the conditions regarding our food supply. That a serious food situation exists in the situation, which would have been serious in any event, has been greatly aggravated by reason of the war, and as it exists today threatens a national crisis, made by all of the people to avert it. In many parts of the great wheat-producing states of Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska the winter wheat crop is to be taken to the field to present indications Kansas, which produced 160,000,000 bushels in 1915 will not produce above 30,000,000 bushels from the coming harvest. The com- promise of the two states and throughout the country is hardly less alarming. For instance, the potato crop of last year was close to 100,000,-000 bushels short of normal. The average of the two states is 100,000 bushels and the indications are that owing to the high cost of seed and fertilizer the potato crop this year will be short from twenty to forty per cent. The average of the two states is almost depleted. Seed of all kinds is scarce and high in price and unless vigorous steps are taken the United States will, in the course of year, itself saddle to our food diary and sailors with food products aside from the normal requirements of our population. We will be unable to assist those in the factories and on our farms in the use of our food product looking to us for a large part of their necessary food supply. Let our people also heed the fact that many will be withdrawals of all our food product activities through the recruiting of our army and navy. The greatest contribution which Colorado can make to the country at at this time is to put forth every effort to the end that the last acre cap allows for the production of crops to produce some kind of a crop. The time is short: the situation is critical. This committee has been appointed by the Governor of Colorado and his Advisory War Council and asked to assume the duty of securing a complete understanding about the cultivation of every available acre. We earnestly urge that the people of every community and county in the state be immediately organized for the purpose of assisting in this crisis. We will urge that the committee to immediately call a mass meeting of the people of their communities and at such meeting to appoint a committee on ways and means; that committee to open headquarters, secure clerical assistance and appoint sub-committees for the cultivation of the acre. First—A committee to investigate the condition as regards the seed supply in that locality; whether or not there is sufficient seed to plant a full acreage and whether there is a surplus for use in other parts of the state. Second—A committee to investigate the financial condition of the farmers in that locality and discover if financial assistance is needed by any worthy individual in the purchase of seed. Third—A committee to organize the women of the locality for the purpose of devising plans for conserving the way, and putting an absolute end to waste of all kinds, as well as to assist in increasing the food production. We ask that as soon as organized, the report immediately to the Ways and Means Committee, Room 20, State Capitol Building, Denver, urge upon the banks to extend financial aid to worthy farmers who from a lack of funds are unable to plant lands which they would otherwise cultivate. This committee will undertake to assist in this matter when called. The time is short. In a few weeks the planting season will be over. What is done must be done now. The imperative need of the moment is local banks, merchants, business men, commercial bodies, agricultural organizations and bureaus, county commissioners and all patriotic citizens unite in the fight against the very earliest possible moment. Conditions are such that high prices are certain to prevail for some years come, because an increase reward be derived from an increase in demand will undoubtedly be great; but this is wholly secondary to the consideration that in this crisis Colorado owes the nation its food supply. Conditions are under consideration and will be submitted later. Our food supply is the supreme question of the hour, and we desire to impress upon our people the idea that the state's Capitol Building at Denver and will serve as a possible way. Every resource of the state will be utilized to assist the local committees in their work. We endorse the Experimental Station, the State Agricultural Extension Service and all of the local bureaus of the Department of Agriculture have tendered their service will be called upon by every local committee. In counties where agricultural agents are maintained the county agents are instructed to assist in every possible way the work of the local organizations. To sum up, we, citizens of Colorado, whose chief concern is to bring home to our people the imperative necessity in this grave hour of increasing all food products of our state and thereby averting what we assist of months will be a dire calamity to our people most earnestly call upon our citizenship throughout the state to bring to the attention of all of our citizens the condition of our state; address our solves to our condition and in every public-spirited condition and farmers in increasing their agricultural areas and the production therefrom. We ask of the press and clergy of this state, alid in carrying this message to our people. By order of the Governor: J. K. MULLEN, Chairman. C. A. KENDRICK. CHAS. A. LORY. J. C. MITCHELL. C. H. CAMIN. H. J. ALEXANDER. GEO. B. BERGER. HORACE W. BENNETT W. C. THORNTON. School Boy Enlists in U. S. Navy. Littleton.—Will Gunther, a pupil in the high school here, has joined the United States navy, and departed for San Francisco to take up his work. The authorities have promised he will receive his graduation diploma in June, the same as those who continue in school to the end of the year. Citizens gave the young man a reception, during which he was presented with a purse of money to defray his expenses while on the way to the coast and in the service. The Curtis Park Floral Company FLORAL DESIGNS PUT UP WHILE YOU WAIT CHOICE PLANTS AND CUT FLOWERS CONSTANTLY ON HAND GREENHOUSES: Thirty-Fourth and Curtis Streets TELEPHONE, MAIN 1511 DENVER, COLO The Champa Pharmacy Twentieth and Champa, Is the place to get your DRUGS, CHEMICALS AND PATENT MEDICINES WE SERVE DRINKS. Prescriptions Our Specialty. Phone us and we will deliver the goods to all parts of the city. JAMES E. THRALL, PROPR. PHONE MAIN 2425. When You Want The Heads, Feet, Tails, Snouts, Neckbones or Chiterlings, or any other part of the hog except the squeal, go to East's Market The WARD AUCTION COMPANY Sales Daily at 2 p.m. Office Furniture a Specialty. PRIVATE SALES AT ALL TIMES HAVE MOVED TO— 1723-39 GLENARM ST. PHONE MAIN 1675. THE BEST ICE CREAM AND CANDIES AT O.P. BAUR & CO. CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS Phone: 168. 1513 Curtis Street, Denver, Colo. JOSEPH CARTER Express, Moving, and Storage COAL AND WOOD PROMPT DELIVERY. Phone Main 6544. 2415 WASHINGTON STREET. TELEPHONE YORK 6668. J. H. Biggins GENERAL FURNITURE REPAIRING AND UPHOLSTERING. WORK GUARANTEED. 1417 East 24th Avenue, Denver, Colo. 2300-6 Larimer Street Phone Main 1461 ORIENTAL RESTAURANT Chop Suey, Noodles and Short Orders Phone Main 4896 1848 Arapahoe 不详轩 Miss M. Cowden Hair Dressing Parlor Shampoo, cutting and curling. Scalp treatment, hair tonics, hair straightening, manicuring. Stage wigs for rent; theatrical use and masquerades. Goods delivered out of the city. All shades of hair matched by sending sample of hair; also combings made up. Cheapest Switches 50 Cents 1219 21st St. Denver, Colo. DO IT NOW Subscribe for THIS PAPER SUPPLY OF PULP WOOD IS ADEQUATE Sufficient to Meet Paper Requirements of Country, Says Secretary Houston. GOVERNMENT MILLS POSSIBLE Official Declares This May Be Necessary to Build Up Output to Point Where It Will Meet Demands of the Nation. Uncle Sam's own forests contain enough pulp wood to supply the nation with paper for all time, if it is properly conserved, declared Secretary of Agriculture Houston in a statement concerning the print paper situation, which he declared had constituted one of the most serious of the country's domestic problems during the past year. The statement shows that, although newspapers have suffered severely and small publishers of books have been brought to the verge of ruin, the situation is by no means hopeless. Properly handled, the paper pulp supply may be made adequate for all time. At present there is almost an equal balance between the supply and the demand. The report shows a use of 5,000 tons of newsprint daily in 1914, and a present use of 6,000 tons. Newsprint alone requires annually about 3,000,000 cords of pulp wood; all other purposes an additional 4,000,000 cords. One-third of our supply is derived from Canada. This is a dangerous condition, the secretary asserts, and one which should be remedied at once, as "changes in Canadian policy might at any time cut off our newspapers from this source of supply or make it available at excessive cost." We need not be dependent upon Canada, he declares, since "our own forest resources are ample to meet all the paper requirements of the country." The publicly owned national forests alone "contain enough pulp wood to supply the entire paper needs of the United States for the next eighty years." This, "cut intelligently, constitutes virtually an ir-exhaustible supply for all time." Big Supply of Pulp Wood. The pulp wood supply in the national forests is estimated by the federal forest service at over 600,000,000 cords. There are also large supplies of pulp wood in privately owned western lands. Since much capital is tied up in Eastern plants, a considerable portion of the Western pulp is not available for Eastern use. Nevertheless, a huge supply in the section west of the Cascade mountains on the Pacific coast is close enough to tidewater to enable it to be shipped cheaply, and this, together with the supply afforded by Alaskan national forests—estimated at 70,000,000,000 feet of spruce and hemlock—is readily available to the Eastern and Central states. The report asserts that the Alaskan wealth in paper woods will be found ultimately to exceed in value all of Alaska's enormous resources in coal, minerals or fisheries. Another valuable timber belt extends "through the northern Rocky mountains from the Canadian line into Colorado and Utah." This, shut off from water transportation, is not practical as a source of supply for the East, but is a logical storehouse of raw materials for the paper requirements of the Mississippi valley, it is declared. Tests have shown that there are several new woods suitable to papermaking. These include Englemann spruce, lodge pole pine, white fir and nine other cheap and abundant coniferous woods of the Western states, the report states. New Mills Proposed. That these immense natural resources may be readily available, the report recommends increased sales of raw materials to manufacturers and the erection of mills in Alaska, the Puget Sound country or the Rocky mountain region, "under agreements with the government for a long-term supply of raw material, guaranteed under an equitable adjustment of prices from time to time." Expert estimates show the practicability of manufacturing newsprint in Alaska and delivering in New York, through the Panama canal, at a cost of not more than $35 per ton, as against recent prices of over $60 per ton. The waste in the manufacture of government might itself erect mills in the West, especially to supply paper for government needs, and, if private enterprise fails, to build up the paper supply to a point adequate with the nation's requirements, "it may well be that the federal government should enter the industry as a direct method of controlling the situation." The waste in the manufacture of lumber, estimated at over 60,000,000 cords annually, contains at least 40,-000,000 cords of coniferous woods adapted to papermaking, and much of this can be utilized. But the ultimate solution of the problem is the "practice of forestry to keep up a continuous production of pulp wood," the report concludes. This is easier than might appear, and it is recommended that we follow the example of Norway, the largest pulp wood producer in the world, in intelligent reforestation in pulp woods. MANY TRACTORS USED Special Census Shows 34,371 in Commission on Farms. Illinois Leads All States With 3,202, While Nevada, With 19, Has Fewest in Service. Approximately 34,371 gasoline and kerosene tractors will be in actual use on farms in the United States this year, according to a special census taken by Uncle Sam. To secure this data the office of farm management in co-operation with the bureau of crop estimates of the department of agriculture, addressed inquiries to 32,000 selected correspondents. They were asked to report all tractors which were to be actually used in farm operations this season. Steam-driven tractors, tractors purchased but not delivered, tractors out of commission or not to be used this season, and tractors employed for road or work other than farming were to be excluded. The figures given indicate the number of tractors the actual ownership of which was clearly established and the intention to use which during the season, implied. Mere estimates as to the probable number of tractors in any county were disregarded. The figures, therefore, are not an actual count of all tractors, but indicate the relative employment of tractors in farming in the different sections. The number actually in use in the various states follows: Alabama ... 213 Nevada ... 19 Arizona ... 23 N. Hampshire ... 23 Arkansas ... 336 New Jersey ... 107 California ... 1,358 New Mexico ... 197 Colorado ... 628 New York ... 1,210 Connecticut ... 47 N. Carolina ... 452 Dallas ... 34 North Dakota ... 217 Florida ... 71 Ohio ... 1,305 Georgia ... 543 Oklahoma ... 108 Idaho ... 403 Oregon ... 318 Illinois ... 3,202 Pennsylvania ... 595 Indiana ... 1,852 Rhode Island ... 30 Iowa ... 2,223 S. Carolina ... 387 Kansas ... 2,287 South Dakota ... 1,534 Kentucky ... 2,877 Tennessee ... 424 Oklahoma ... 943 Texas ... 2,235 Maine ... 53 Utah ... 88 Maryland ... 190 Vermont ... 45 Massachusetts ... 90 Virginia ... 74 Mississippi ... 945 Washington ... 209 Minnesota ... 1,575 W. Virginia ... 90 Mississippi ... 377 Wisconsin ... 90 Missouri ... 1,141 Wyoming ... 786 Montana ... 89 Nebraska ... 1,773 Total ... 34,371 "Star-Spangled Banner" Must Be Played Alone. Indiscriminate playing or singing in the "Star-Spangled Banner" in medleys is now a misdemeanor in Detroit, Mich., punishable by fine of not less than $100 or imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than three months. The common council enacted an ordinance to that effect, after amending it to include the prison penalty. At the hearing before the ordinances committee several Spanish War veterans appeared to urge adoption of the ordinance, which prohibits rendition of the national anthem except as a separate and distinct selection. Neither can it be used as dance music nor as an exit march. DEVELOP NEW POTASH FIELD Companies on Pacific Coast Open Up Production Plant Near Famous Death Valley County. An important addition to the potash supply of the United States comes with the development of a new field of production at Searles Marsh, in the extreme northwest section of San Bernardino county, Cal., not far from the famous Death Valley country. A large modern potash plant has just been completed there by two companies. It is estimated that the output will be about one thousand tons per month of muriate of potash, 80 per cent or better pure potash. A new process for the refinement of the raw product has been valued. Uncle Sam's officials, who are interested in this development believe the operation of this new plant may be expected to arouse wider interest in the development of such industry in this country. This product is mainly used for fertilizing purposes. Heretofore the main production came from Germany, but since the European war this supply has been cut off. Since the outbreak of hostilities the price has risen from $40 to about $400 per ton CHANCE TO BECOME OFFICERS One Hundred Enlisted Men of Navy to Be Appointed Annually to Naval Academy at Annapolis. Provision was made in the last naval appropriation bill for the appointment of 100 enlisted men annually as midshipmen at the Naval academy instead of 25. Concerning this, Secretary Daniels said: "This opens more doors of advancement, promotion and opportunity to the enlisted personnel of the navy. The men who have already entered the Naval academy from the ranks have demonstrated the wisdom of appointing those who have had actual experience on battleships. "Aspiring young men will now in greater numbers enlist in the navy because of the larger opportunity for realizing their hopes to become naval officers. That incentive will powerfully attract to the service many of the most ambitious and capable youth of the country. Everyone has a chance to stand a hundred on his job, but too many are content to stand just high enough to pass. Far off water will not quench near fire. MUTTON OUR GOOD MEAT. Mutton is not served as often as it should be because many do not like the flavor. Before our butchers learned that the carcass of a sheep should not be handled after the wool had covered the hands with its oil, much of the mutton was ruined as to flavor. the flavor. Before our butchers learned that the carcass of a sheep should not be handled after the wool had covered the hands with its oil, much of the mutton was ruined as to flavor. If care is used in the preparation of the meat before it reaches the cook and she removes all of the skin, there will be no wooly flavor left to disturb the most fastidious. Mutton being a short-fibered meat, is more easily digested than beef or pork. Mutton in Casserole.—Cut mutton into serving-sized pieces, roll in seasoned flour with a bit of chopped onion and fry brown in a small amount of hot fat. Then add a plint or more of finely shredded carrots, with enough water to cook them, leaving just enough for the gravy. The flour will furnish the thickening. Cook slowly well covered for two or three hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. A small serving of meat with plenty of the carrots which are well flavored with the meat juices will make a good meal. This dish may be prepared in an ordinary iron frying pan, cooking the meat and vegetables on the back part of the stove at the simmering temperature. Take a shoulder of mutton, remove the bone and fill with stuffing, using any desired forcemeat; baste frequently while roasting. Mutton With Dumplings.—Take three pounds of the breast, simmer until tender, then set aside to cool; skim off all the fat, return the mutton to the liquid, add one or two onions finely chopped, salt, pepper and a little curry powder if liked. Just before ready to serve, drop dumplings into the boiling hot kettle; small ones cook in eight minutes. Serve with the dumplings surrounding the platter of meat. Mutton chops are delicious when well cooked and seasoned. Mutton may be served rare, lamb never. A few peas to a mutton stew adds to the flavor and gives variety. Breast of Mutton With Tomatoes.—Take three or four pounds of the breast of mutton, season well and put into the oven to roast. When it commences to get brown, pour over it a half can of tomatoes, to which has been added one finely chopped green pepper. Cook until the vegetables are well cooked. Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time. An ounce of prevention is a good antidote for remorse. TEMPTING DISHES FOR THE INVALID. As the invalid who is convalescing needs food to rebuild waste tissues and usually has no desire for food, the problem for the home nurse is a real one. The fickle appetite of an invalid must be tempted by dainty, attractive looking food to create an interest great enough to cause him to taste of it. The tray should be arranged in the most pleas- the country has no sire for food, the problem for the home nurse is a real one. The fickle appetite of an invalid must be tempted by dainty, attractive looking food to create an interest great enough to cause him to taste of it. The tray should be arranged in the most pleasing way with the best of linen and prettiest china that the house affords. If a flower or two is placed on the tray it adds greatly to the invalid's pleasure. In case of contagious diseases it is an excellent plan to use paper dollles and paper napkins that can be burned immediately. There are many shapes and sizes of paper dishes also available if one cares to buy, saving the washing and disinfecting of dishes. When serving a hot dish of any kind it should reach the patient piping hot and if the dish is an ice or a cold one it should be cold. There is nothing more distasteful even to a well person than a hot dish served lukewarm or a frozen dish half melted. All gruels and cereals served to an invalid should be long and well cooked. Dried fruits should be soaked overnight and cooked until soft. Prune juice orange juice and many lightly sweetened juices are all suitable to give to the sick. Toast water, given when digestion is weak, is very helpful in inducing an appetite for more nourishing foods, as is beef extract. Fresh butter milk, junket koumiss and clambered milk are all most valuable to give variety in a milk diet. Baked apples with cream, lemon or various gelatin jellies, rice, sage and soft cooked eggs are all good and may be presented in a most attractive manner. A rosy apple cooked in its skin and carefully skinned leaving the pink on its cheeks, then served with a sip made by boiling the peeling in the stewed juice of the fruit. Add cream and the dish will look so pretty that the patient will want to try it. Nellie Maxwell SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1916 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1916 UNION HEALTH AND ACCIDENT COMPANY OF Denver, Colorado. Assets—$187,629.19. Liabilities—$13,523.23. Capital—$100,000.00. Surplus—$54,105.96. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRU- COMPANY, a corporation organized under the laws of Colorado, whose principal office is located at Denver, has authorized the laws of this State applicable to said company and the company is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accord with the laws of this State. Incorporation within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in the year of our thousand nine hundred and eighteen. In Testimony Whereof, I, E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, 1876. E. R. HARPER [Seal.] E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance. STATE OF COLORADO. Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1516 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE (No. 1516) STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRU- ARY 28TH, 1918. Office of the State of Colorado, It is Hereby Certified. That the CENTRAL BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCI- TION, a corporation organized under the laws of Illinois, whose principal office is located at Chicago, has complied with the requirements of the laws of this State applicable to property and company, is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accordance with its Charter or Articles of Incorporation within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in the year of our ordinance thousand nine hundred and eighteen In Testimony Whoreof, I. E. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, A. D. 1917. STATE OF COLORADO Insurance Department. SYNOPHOTOGRAPH FOR 116 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. THE BANK OF INTERNATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY of Denver, Colorado. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 2015 Office of Commissioner of Insurance. It is Hereby Certified. That the PUBLIC BANKERS COMPANY NAL LIFE AND MANGE COMPANY. A corporation organized under the laws of Colorado, whose principal office is located at Denver. has complied with the requirements of the laws of this State applicable to said company and the company is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accord with its Charter or Articles of Incorporation within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in the year of our Lorse one thousand nine hundred and eighty. In Testimony Whereof, I, E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first of March, A. D. 1917. [seal.] E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF PRESENT FOR 1916 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. THE CAPITOL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Denver, Colorado. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRU- ARY 28TH, 1918. Office of Law, the State of Insurance. It is Hereby Certified, that THE CAPITOL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation organized under the laws of Colorado, whose principal location is located at Denver, having held with the articles of the laws of this State applicable to sald company and the company is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company. In accord- ance with the Charter and articles of Incorporation within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in the year of our age, the thousand nine hundred and eighteen. In Testimony Whereof, I. E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have here- seen, and fixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, A. D. 1917. [Seal.] E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance. STATE OF COLORADO. Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1916 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. NATIONAL SAFETY COMPANY of New York, N.Y. STATE OF COLORADO. Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRU- corporation organized under the principal office is located at New York. has compiled with the requirements of the laws of this State applicable to said company and the company is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accord. Incorporation within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. In Testimony Whereof, I. E. RHARPER, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, A. D. 1917. RHARPER [Seal.] E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance. THINK Giant Bach-Benz Cleaners and Tailors Lankford and McCain, Proprietors STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS WORK Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing and Remodelling JOIN OUR MONTHLY PRESSING CLUB—$1.50 506 Eighteenth Street Phone Main 7376 NOLAN-GARNER CO. 3001 Welton Phone Champa 223 AUTHORIZED FORD AGENTS THE UNIVERSAL CAR PARTS ACCESSORIES TIRES Unexcelled Service Showing and demonstrating Ford car a pleasure. Try us; puts you under no obligation to buy. RUNABOUT, $345 TOURING, $360 F. O. B. Detroit F. O. B. Detroit The Right Kind of Reading Matter The home news; the doings of the people in this town; the gossip of our own community, that's the first kind of reading matter you want. It is more important, more interesting to you than that given by the paper or magazine from the outside world. It is the first reading matter you should buy. Each issue of this paper gives to you just what you will consider The Right Kind of Reading Matter STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1915 AND COURT DECISION OF AUTHORITY. UNITED STATES GUARANTEE COMPANY OF New York, N. Y. Assets—$1,124,953.71. Liabilities—$223,201.74. Capital—$250,000.00. Surplus—$651,751.97. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENGINEering FEBRU- ARY, 1915. Office of Commissioner of Insurance. It is Hereby Certified. That the UNITED STATES GUARANTEE COMPANY, a corporation organized under the laws of New York, whose principal office is located at New has complied with the requirements of the laws of this State applicable to said company and the company is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accord with the laws of the State Incorporation within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. [Justification Whereof, I. E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, A. D. 1917.] [Seal.] E.R.HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1916 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. MISSOURI STATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 818 Lakes, Missouri. Assets= $14,142,963.80. Liabilities= $12,056,436.03. Capital= $1,000,000.00. Surplus= $1,086,527.77. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR OF FEBRUARY 28TH. Office of Commissioner of Insurance: It is Hereby Certified, That the COMPANY, a corporation organized under the laws of the state whose principal office is located at St. Louis has complied with the requirements of the laws of this State applicable to said company and the company is hereby authorized to transact business with its Charter or Articles of Incorporation within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February. In the year of our old one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. In Testimony Whereof, I, E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, A. D. 1917. [Seal.] E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance. J. R. DRESSOR WALLA York 1327J Sou The Colorado Wall Ager --- STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS: INVENTORY FOR 1916 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. MERCHANTS LIFE AND CASUALTY CENTER, Naperville, Illinois, Astoria $244,828.40. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. CERTIFICATION HONORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRU- ARY 28TH, 1918. Office of Commissioner of Insurance. It is Hereby Certified. That the WHOLE COURT OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT MERCHANTS LIFE AND AGRICULTURE organized under the laws of Minnesota, whose principal office is located at Minne- apolis, has complied with the requirements of the laws of this state appropriate to add authority and the company is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accord- ance with its Charter or Articles of Incorporation within the state of Minnesota with the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. [Justiomy Whereof, I. E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have here- unto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March. E. R. HARPER, Commissioner of Insurance. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS' Denver, Colorado, April 7, 1917. To the Stockholders of the Western Loan and Investment Association: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Loan and Investment Association will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 1917, at the hour of 8 o'clock p.m. of said day, at room 25. Western Newspaper Union building, 1824 Curtis street, New York, New York, of officers and directors of said association and for the transaction of any and all other business which may properly come before said Association. JOSEPH D.D. RIVERS. President. Spend Your Money with your home merchants. They help pay the taxes, keep up the schools, build roads, and make this a community worth while. You will find the advertising of the best ones in this paper. DENVER, COLORADO. HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower THE STAR HAIR GROWER THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower. One Thousand Agents Wanted. Good Money Made. We want Agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful product that is easy to lighten and tighten irons. Sells for 25 cents per box—One 25-cent box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25-cent box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25 cents for a full size box. We will send you a full supply that you can begin work at once; also agent's terms. Send all money by Money Order to EVANSTON, ILL. GREENSBORO, N.C. NOTE.—Persons living in the South can get their goods three days earlier if they will order from THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFR., P. O. BOX 812, GREENSBORO, N.C. On the Firing Line! deal, and will place them on sale Mon- regular price— 2.50 We finally landed the deal, and will place them on sale Monday morning at our regular price— SHOE REPAIRING IS, Prop. THE NEW WAY SHOE REPAIRING C. C. DENNIS, Prop. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phone Main 3737. 1855 Champa St. Denver, Colo. THE BL·JAMES M.& M. CO. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS PAINTING, GRAINING, GLAZING, PAPER HANGING, DECORATING AND HARD WOOD FINISHING. WALL PAPER 1517-23 ARAPAHOE ST. DENVER ARTISTS MATERIALS FRANK S. REED, Licensed Embalmer and Director Lady Assistant. Polite Service to all. Parlors, 2745 Welton Street. A On the Fi We have been in line for 3,000 pairs of Women's fine $4.00 and $5.00 Shoes for Thirty Days We finally landed the deal, a day morning at our regular $2 H THE NEW WAY SHOE C. C. DENNIS, F Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phone Main 3737. TOMB RIDE H Don't miss this opportunity to get you a pair of the latest styles and best values we have ever offered. AND YOU SAVE A DOLLAR Henning's $2.50 Shoe Store 820 and 822 15th St., Denver " In suits the powers that be in the world of fashion have been indulgent. They countenance widely different styles and allow us a choice to suit ourselves. If we want a wide-hip skirt we may have it, and if we object to more width than belongs to us, we are welcome to a straight up-and-down model. A semifitted coat, with ripple coat-skirt is just as good style as the aorfolk jacket and an eton is just as good as either. The bottom of the coat may be cut in long points or trimmed evenly around, and sleeves may reach almost to the knuckles or decline to meet even the wrist by several inches. About the only thing that may not be ignored is buttons. Designers appear to have become erratic in this matter, and buttons, big and little, in crowds and regiments appear Two New Lingerie Blouses X X X Dotted and embroidered swiss, fine cotton voile and organdie, have a dainty charm that rivals that of sheer crepe and silks. Together with handkerchief linen they rival georgette, wash satin and silk as mediums for working out springtime blouses, and all of them are manufactured in tints and colors as well as in white. When a little fine lace or hand embroidery is added to these sheer fabrics, the utmost in refinement is accomplished in blouses. The two models shown are in dotted swiss and organdie. A very sheer weave called swiss organdie, appears in embroideries and is used in the plain fabric for making ruffles and plaitings, cqilars and cuffs on blouses of other materials. The swiss blouse with large dots has narrow tucks down the front and fastens with small buttons. The wide cuffs and collar are finished with lace-edged plaitings of plain swiss organdie. Groups of lengthwise tucks down the front and back break the surface of the plain organdle blouse. In the fronts a third group extends only to the bust line at each side, and these short tucks are omitted in the back of the blouse. The body of the blouse is set into a short yoke at the front and back. The sleeves are plain with flaring cuffs joined to them by narrow bands of cluny lace. All seams are hemstitched. The rolling collar is of embroidered swiss and filet lace and is high at the back. The cuffs fasten with three small buttons and the fourth with tiny loops and buttons. The blouses pictured are both in white. Among the new models there is a particularly pretty model in coral pink, decorated only with clusters of fine tucks and the hemstitching which joins all seams. The fronts are --- on coats and skirts. But if they are not to your liking you may be let off with a single big button at the front of your coat and a company of smaller ones in single file along the outside of your sleeve, from elbow to wrist. A tan-colored suit of lightweight wool velour is shown in the picture. It is designed with three plaits at each side of the front and back of the coat and is a fine model for a slender figure. The plain sleeves are without cuffs, but an interesting finish is provided for them by a strap made of the material and fastened with a button. The pockets are extended at the top into a strap which turns back and is fastened with three small buttons. The rolled cape collar may be worn open or fastened to the throat, for a long row of fancy buttons at the front attests to their accordance with the mode. X finished with wide hemstitched hems. One group of tuck at each side of the front runs from shoulder to waist and a second group crosses them just below the bust, running from the hem to the underarm seam.' This model has a very short plain yoke and small shawl collar finished with a group of tucks and hemstitched hem. The sleeves are plain with their fullness gathered into a turn-back cuff. Julia Bottomley Since the vells worked with gold and silver thread were first launched on their successful careers, vells have been increasing in importance every day. It now appears that the fellower of fads must either interpose a floating curtain of tulle between her face and an interesting world, or shroud her eyes in mystery and be perfectly frank about the rest of her features. The floating vell is outlined with metal thread and sports a decorative device—a spider, a bird or a beast—over one eye. The other kind, so narrow as hardly to deserve its name, is of lace or tulle, and, in the case of small hats that are pulled down on the forehead, is barely more than an inch wide. Long enough, though, to vell "the light that lies in woman's eyes." Blouses Have Mock Pockets. About half way down the front of the new blouses where one might logically expect pockets, there are odd little motifs of white embroidery, which really do not look like pockets at all, but manage to give one that impression. FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT ... GO TO ... OTTO SHATZ Fancy Meats and Groceries Get Our Prices Before Buying OUR BEST EFFORTS WILL BE TO PLEASE Phones: Main 1003, 1004, 1005 1201-07 Welton Street 4630 W. 35th Avenue, Denver, Colo. Madam T. D. Perkins, of Denver, Colo., who has spent many years in study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over the globe in the care of the hair and scalp. 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