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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 Major Thomas Campbell Appointed GOVERNOR GUNTER APPOINTS CAPT.. CAMPBELL A MAJOR. COLORED BATTALION OF INFANTRY FOR COLORADO. TO BE OFFICERED BY COLORED MEN THE BOSTON EDITOR VOL. XXIII. Major T Campb GOVERNOR GUNTER APP MAJOR. COLORED BATT COLORADO, TO BE OFFICI On Saturday, May 5th, a committee of Colored citizens representing the Colored citizens of Denver and the state of Colorado waited upon the governor and the adjutant general and asked permission to raise a Colored battalion for service in the European war, and requested that the governor appoint a Colored man of experience as provisional commander of the battalion for the purpose of recruiting and organizing the battalion. Upon recommendation of the committee, Adjutant General Baldwin has named as major Capt. Thomas Campbell, and the appointment has met with the approval of Governor Gunter. Major Campbell served as captain in the 49th United States infantry in the Philippine campaign and distinguished himself by capturing, in person, Col. Tomas Aguinaldo, brother to Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the insurrecto chief, and Col. Agapito Bonson, an insurgent leader. Before going to State Hist. & Nat Hist Soc, State House the Only Relia COLORA homas bell Ap- pointed POINTS CAPT. CAMPBELL A ALION OF INFANTRY FOR ERED BY COLORED MEN the Philippines, Major Campbell served as first lieutenant in the Seventh United States infantry of immunes in the Spanish war. The selection of Major Campbell was the prompt and unanimous choice of a committee representing the patriotic Colored citizens of Denver and the state of Colorado. This action of the committee representing the Colored citizens of the state puts at rest for the present the question of "What will the Negro do?" He will show his loyalty now, as he did at Bunker Hill, Port Hudson, Fort Pillow, El Caney, San Juan Hill and, lastly, at Carrizal, Mexico, when the gallant company of the famous Tenth cavalry was massacred under Captain Boyd. The work of recruiting and organizing this famous "Black Battalion" will start immediately, as soon as convenient quarters are secured. DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, MAY 12 1917 RACE NEWS GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES St. Louis, Mo., May 1.—Smallpox has made its appearance in sufficient strength to be almost declared an epidemic. At present it is confined to one of the large colored sections, and every effort is being made to prevent its spread. Philadelphia, Pa.—An examination for patrolmen in the Bureau of Police will take place on June 18 in the Civil Service Rooms at City Hall. This examination provides for twenty-six separate tests. Councils have provided for the appointment of 500 new police. We now have 287 Negro policemen. Columbus, Ohio.—Mrs. Alfred Castle, 29, arrested following the mysterious disappearance of her three-day-old baby, confessed, police said, that she had killed nine children born to her because her husband has Negro blood in his veins. "While I love my husband, despite his race, I cannot bear his children," Mrs. Castle said, according to police. "It would have killed me had any of our little ones lived and turned black." Elizabeth, N. J.—The colorful taxpayers of the city have started a movement to form a taxpayers' association, in order that they may unite their efforts in the matter of public improvements and make their influence felt. It is estimated that about $300,000 worth of property is owned by colored people here. The Negro population of the United States has increased from 4,000,000 to 12,000,000 since the close of the civil war, declared Dr. Charles F. Taylor of New York, who spoke on "The Negro as a National Asset," before the Rotary Club at the Hotel Sherman Tuesday. Two hundred thousand Negroes today own farms," said Dr. Taylor, "and 400,000 more own their own homes. The way to deal with the Negro problem is to educate the Negroes." U. S. TROOPERS STUDYING TO BECOME OFFICERS That the War Department contemplates encouraging colored men to become officers in the United States Army is indicated in a letter received by Frank De Willis, 472 Lenox Avenue, from First Sergeant John H. Pappy of the Tenth Cavalry, stationed at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. In his letter the sergeant writes: I am going to school tomorrow for twelve weeks to a training school established here in the post for the purpose of getting a commission as an officer in case of war in some of the militia or volunteer regiments that may be organized. I have already been given a preliminary examination and have been told that I passed. Lieut. Col. Chas. Young will personally instruct us in securing an officer's training. In South Africa—a British colony—the natives of India, who are full-fledged British, have to put up with the following restrictions and indignities: All East India immigrants are required to register themselves precisely as criminals are registered, that is to say, by finger prints, etc. They are compelled to live by themselves, in reservations outside the pale of civilization. The quarters assigned to them are unhealthy and insanitary. Educational facilities are grudgingly given their children. No matter how high their rank or deep their culture, no matter how much money they may be willing to pay for the ride, they are forced to travel in inferior railway and street cars. It is practically impossible for them to buy or even lease property. They are hampered in every conceivable way when they attempt to secure licenses to engage in trade or peddling. In some instances, East Indians who had built up commercial enterprises in South Africa have been financially ruined because the authorities refused to re-admit them after a temporary absence out of the Union, and would not allow them to import their countrymen fo serve as employes. A poll tax of Fifteen Dollars a year is imposed on each East Indian who elects to remain in South Africa after the term of his indenture expires, and he must pay a like amount for each son above sixteen and each daughter above thirteen years of age and his wife. Candidate For Councilman, District No.8. P THE RIGHT MAN for the right place, as not only is he familiar with the workings of Municipal Government, but possesses the qualifications to run the same on an economic basis without detriment to the public. Anyone who knew him in the years gone by and followed his career as Alderman of the Fourth Ward, is conversant with his policy—THE PEOPLE FIRST—and to return him to the position of Councilman on Tuesday next is an assurance of the confidence reposed in him by the people. He merits the votes of the colored electors, as his popularity with them is dure to the fact that he is the same Andrew Horan in and out of office, being an ever-ready listener to the complaints of the people he represents and always employs his best efforts to adjust matters satisfactorily to them and the government. On the question of segregation, our acquaintanceship and dealing with Mr. Horan for thirty years in his treatment of the colored people in normal times and times of stress when he gave them employment, irrespective of race or color, and gave recognition in particular to those who measured up to and maintained self-respecting manhood and womanhood is a signal proof that he is an American who stands for Americans. Be sure, then, and go early to the polls on Tuesday, May 15th, and record your vote thus: ANDREW HORAN X ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR ADVANCEMDNT OF COL- ORED PEOPLE Final arrangements have been made for the holding the annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Washington, D. C., on May 16th and 17th. Mr. Moorfield Story, the national president, will preside at the evening meeting on the 16th, to be held at the First Congregational Church, Tenth and G streets, which will be addressed by Dean Wm. Pickens and Charles Edward Russell. The outstanding interest of the evening, however, centers in the presentation of the third Spingarn medal for distinguished service during 1916, which will be presented this year by Hon. Wesley L. Jones, United States senator from Washington, a staunch friend of the Negro. The name of the candidate to whom the medal is awarded is not given out until the evening of the presentation. Last year it was awarded to Lieut. Charles Young for his services in reorganizing the constabulary of Liberia; and the first medal was conferred upon Dr. E. E. Just for his original researches in biology. The afternoon of the 17th will be devoted to an open conference on the exodus and the pressing problems growing out of the war. Not only our own branches, but leaders and organizations of all kinds are cordially invited to take counsel with the N. A. A. C. P.—Roy Nash. NO 38 --- COLORADO STATESMAN FROM TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS THAT COVER THE WEEK'S EVENTS. OF MOST INTEREST KEEPING THE READER POSTED ON MOST IMPORTANT CURRENT TOPICS. Western Newspaper Union News Service. ABOUT THE WAR Violent fighting south of Bullecourt resulted in a draw. The Mouth-Piece of the People of Colorado and the Entire West French gun fire destroys German position at Winterburg. German attack south of Berry-au-Bac repulsed with sanguinary loss. Vienna declares Russian attack in Carpathian mountains was repulsed. Carpathian mountains was repulsed. New German division, drawn from other war zones, appear on western front. Flerce artillery battle reported along Macedonian front with promise of new general offensive. Entente troops engage Austrian and Turkish divisions between Lake Ochrida and Lake Presba. The British steamer Howthhead, 4; 400 tons, was sunk by a German submarine off the Irish coast. French drive back 'Germans in efforts to reach fortress of Laon. Advance stretches over four-mile front. It was reported at Amsterdam that the Germans are preparing to evacuate St. Quentin on the Arras-Aisne front. Seven British aeroplanes shot down seven German balloons in a resumption of a vigorous aerial offensive by British fliers. RELIABLE chronicle of their doings and progress; a faithful mirror of their wants, their hopes, their best aspirations. French and British consolidate new eighteen-mile front. In assaults against this new line Sunday Germans lost 6,100 prisoners. British drive lines farther forward in Mesopotamia, while Turks force Russians to evacuate Mush, an important city in Turkish Armenia. Nine new regiments of army engineers, to be composed exclusively of highly trained railway men, will be the first American troops sent to France. On Tuesday the Germans recaptured Fresnoy after five days of fighting, driving out British troops with artillery fire and gas bombs. The German victory, the first substantial success obtained by Hindenburg since the battle of Arras opened on April 9th, was scored only after two violent efforts against the lines held by the Canadians. THE COLORADO STATESMAN WESTERN Rice and salmon, hailed as the "poor man's food," are kiting. At Chicago May wheat sold at $3 a bushel May 8th, the highest price on record. It was an advance of 17 cents. Immensely rich zinc ore, in a body eight feet thick has been tapped on the 1,600-foot level of the Emma mine near Butte, Mont. Both the Senate and House of the New Mexico Legislature passed the conference report appropriating $750,000 for a state defense and agricultural fund. Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business of professional men and women. Decatur's enthusiastic welcome of the French commission was followed by one of the first misfortunes of the trip when the train killed Peter Quick, aged 47, a spectator, just as it was leaving Decatur, Ill. Whether an effort will be made to prosecute any of the fifty or more men who participated in the lynching of Starr Daley for killing James Ray Gibson and attacking Mrs. Gibson on the Apache trail near Phoenix, Ariz., remained undetermined when Governor Thomas E. Campbell declined to discuss the lynching. WASHINGTON Secretary Daniels is confident American ingenuity will find "poison" for submarines. An excellent family journal speaking to and for many thousand colored citizens. Senator Shafroth introduced in the Senate a bill appropriating $150,000 for a federal building at Montrose, Colo. Sweeney Muncson of Fowler, Colo., has received the first passport from the State Department to engage in industrial construction work in Russia. He is a steam shovel man. The Uruguayan steamer Gorizia, aboard which were five Americans, was sunk by a German submarine April 30th, according to a consular report to the State Department. TWODOLLARSAYEAR In the face of a threatened world food shortage, the American winter wheat crop shows the lowest condition recorded since 1888 and promises a smaller yield than any other since 1904. THE GREAT ORGAN OF THE An increase in all existing tariff duties of 10 per cent ad valorem and a new duty of 10 per cent ad valorem on all imports now on the free list was agreed to just before the administration revenue bill was completed by the ways and means committee. The bill carries provision for raising $1,800,000,000 a year, the amount demanded by the Treasury Department. Congress will be asked to appropriate $1,000,000,000 for the building of the great American merchant fleet which is to overcome the submarine menace. LABORING MASSES FOREIGN Japan may send a war commission to the United States. At a mass meeting at Saloniki of 40,000 Greeks the deposition of the King and dynasty was proclaimed. Jose Nestor Guterrez, the minister of war, was elected President of Bolivia. He succeeded Gen. Ismael Montes. There is still talk in Berlin, according to advices received at Copenhagen, that Germany will make new peace proposals. At London an order will be issued in the near future providing that the waste of any kind of food shall be a punishable offense. The gift of a hundred camels from the Khan of Khalat, Baluchistan, to the viceroy of India, is a very valuable war donation. Special dispatches from Holland say that the persistent torpedoing of Dutch trawlers has caused the fishermen to lay up their boats. Several persons have been killed and about 100 injured as the result of a sham battle in which 14,000 school boys took part at Mexico City. America's entry into the war was commemorated again in London at two large meetings for united thanksgiving and intercession under the auspices of the world's evangelical alliance in Queen's hall. The German government started peace talk for its own ends, but now it is confronted with a distinct and decidedly growing movement among its people for peace which it is taking measures to repress Twelve American missionaries from Turkey, with ten additional members of the crew of the interned United States gunboat Scorpion, have arrived at Berne after three weeks' quarantine at the Austrian frontier. An understanding under which at least 90 per cent of all Canadian wheat will be sold to the allied governments or to dominion mills was announced in a cablegram from the Winnipeg Grain Exchange Council to the Royal Grain Commission in London. Sixty of the seventy-six German merchant steamers that were in Portuguese ports when-Portugal entered the war, and which were promptly seized by the government, have been turned over to Great Britain on a rental basis. England has rented the ships for $7,000,000 a year, to be paid after the war. SPORTING NEWS Standing of Western League Clubs. CLUBS. Won, Lost, Pct. Lincoln .10 5 .667 Sloux City .9 5 .643 Deliver .8 5 .615 Des Moines .9 6 .600 Omaha .8 6 .571 St. Joseph .7 7 .500 Joplin .4 10 .286 Wichita .3 14 .176 Fred S. Hartman, the hero of the dog race from Winnipesq, Manitoba, to St. Paul, Minn., last February, has volunteered as a United States aviator. George Stallings, manager of the Boston National League baseball team, and Mrs. Bayard Sharpe, widow of Bud Sharpe, former first baseman of the Braves, were married at Philadelphia. In addition to numerous trophies, $475 in cash prizes will be awarded trapshooters participating in the seventh annual trapshooting tournament of the Rocky Mountain Interstate Sportsmen's Association, to be held May 29th, 30th and 31st at Colorado Springs. That the proposed 10 per cent tax on baseball amusement tickets would be "absolutely ruinous" to the baseball business and might result in a discontinuance of the sport, is the substance of a protest on the tax, sent Chairman Simmons of the Senate finance committee by John K. Tener, president of the National League. GENERAL Negro rebels in Cuba are burning and pillaging American homes and property. The Louisiana sugar crop of 1916 was practically twice as great as the crop of 1915. Samuel Gompers sent an appeal to Russian workingmen not to make a separate peace. Two hundred saloonkeepers are closing up shop in Chicago because of the prospects of nation-wide prohibition resulting from the war. Wisconsin's wheat crop will be an increase of 40 per cent over the crop of 1916, according to statistics collected by the United States and Wisconsin Departments of Agriculture. On a speed journey from southern Illinois, through Indiana and Ohio, members of France's war mission were given a hearty welcome at Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Richmond, Ind.; Urbana, Ohio, and Columbus. Eastern railroads at the opening of hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the application of all roads for a general 15 per cent increase in freight rates, stated that the advance sought would fall $75,000,000 short of the $217,000,000 increase of 1917 operating expenses over 1916. The government has decided to lend Great Britain $100,000,000 to meet her needs in this country during May. A second installment of $25,000,000 was transferred to the British embassy Monday, making, with the $25,000,000 loaned on Saturday, a total of one-half of the May loan. Alexander Bannwart, who engaged in a fistic encounter with Senator Lodge while acting as a member of a peace delegation to Washington several weeks ago, enrolled for the officers' reserve training camp at Plattsburg, N. 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Reading notices, ten tines oF tens, 10 cents per line. ach additional tine over EA Use: s eenis par inten Diabla aSvartielna: SO aura gee THE Remittances should be made by Express Money Order, Postottioe Money orackerpicances tauid, Us, Bank. Bart iestase: slannha wil he eecctven the Order, MORIN Torrie eacllonet wart ef 's deitars Oniy Ie and a0 wcatepe taker No alscounts allowed on tess than three monthw contract, Gash must aceom- Ne ai nt al etapa nar uaenawrn to ce marie settiouiney an epsuieation RECOGNIZED BY DENVER CIVIC AND COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM OF THE FIRST CLASS. SCHOOL ELECTION VICTORY PROVES RIGHT CONCEPTION OF PEOPLE. HARE GLAD to note that the interest displayed by the people of W Denver in refusing to continue the obstructions in our school system by the victory of Messrs. Hallett, Schenck and Taylor, which they ob- tained at the polis last Monday through the unity of action of the citizens in such a good cause—a cause which puts an end to personal and political controversies over our schools and a restoration of a system that will give us the enviable record we once possessed. This is another proof of what can be accomplished by the people when they view facts with an unprejudiced mind, and the electors among whom were many fathers and mothers, black and white, with one determination to rid our school board from destructive agents and influences and entertain characters of independent thought and action, resolved on a complete change, by insuring the election of the three men herein named with an overwhelming majority. ‘The Colorado Statesman is proud of the result, as its urgent and con- tinuous appeals to the public found a response in so gratifying a measure, and we can only urge the people to carry out the recall of the Hilliard-Jones- Guyer Triumvirate as successfully as the past election. We offer our commendations to our colored electors, specially, who took so much interest in this election, and hope they will not relax their efforts in helping to secure the overthrow of anything opposed to the adoption of constructive methods which tend to the advancement of our schools and the development of our youths, Congratulations to the newly-elected officials, and we express our confi- dence in a successful public service. CITY COUNCIL ELECTION TUESDAY, MAY 15. HE ELECTORS of Denver are preparing for next Tuesday when they Tet array themselves with the power of the franchise and elect nine counciimen, an auditor and an election commissioner, also giving their approval or disapproval to six amendments which will be placed on the ballot. Relative to the amendments we can trust to thesintelligence of the people who have followed the reform movements that have kept us guessing as to which way to go or what is the best for “us, to decide such issues, whether they will preserve the institutions that foster progress or return to the old regime that caused annoyance, strife and almost destruction to the founda tions of our municipality, Again we say that the men for council must be qualified and that thor- oughly, if they are to be real representatives of the people; they must take a stand against every bill that has for its purport any un-American feature, resolving to engage their best powers of reasoning to advance the interests of thé citizens of Denver. No man having any selfish purposes to serve, or intending to be on the order of a lackey, can be of that public service to warrant anything good or successful, and voters should exercise the utmost care in making their choice next Tuesday. Following closely the actions of the present council, the people are in a better position to know the responsibility resting upon the shoulder of a coun- cilman, and therefore the idea of supporting or voting for a candidate for friendship sake or some ulterior motive must be thrust aside, and a larger view—the benefit and advantage of a city and its people—taken if our city government must be run successfuly. Having fully given our views on the election in preceding issues, we offer our last advice to the electors in general, and specially to tMose of our race. Use the franchise conscientiously, returning the men that will stand by us when we are assailed and assaulted as a race, and who will place a higher yalue on their positions as representatives of the people, doing all they can for the uplift of a city and its people rather than become the victims of the machinations of a few who claim themselves THE POWERS THAT BE. Go to the polls early on Tuesday, May 15, and yote for the candidates whose interests are identical with yours, and whom you can depend on to hear your grievance and faithfully represent you with fairness to ail. MAJ. THOS. CAMPBELL AND THE COLORADO COLORED BATTALION. N OUR SERIES OF ARTICLES on the American Negro and the War, we ] tried to show the true and definite position of the Negro—individually and collectively—in the nation, but in our editorial of April 14, 1917, “phe Colorado Negro and the War,” we removed all doubts, apprehensions and uncertainties as to his position, in opposition to the assumptions of United States senators, state officials or private individuals who were en- deavoring to surround him with suspicion, when we quoted the following: “phe spirit of 1898 is still with us, and reflecting with pride on the readiness of our fellow Negroes to join ths 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 stand 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 democracy.” ‘This Thomas Campbell is now given a commission as Major for a Col- ored Battalion to be recruited and organized for service in the present war, the appointment being made by Adjutant General Baldwin of the National Guards and approved by Governor Gunter of the state. Surely race pride, state rights, national service, ought to fill the heart of the Colorado Negro when such a recognition is given him to further prove his determination to measure up to the standard of full citizenship, defending his country against an enemy that threatens a destruction of the world’s democracy, and ‘The Colorado Statesman will continue ‘in the most impressive manner it pos: sibly can, to support the leadership of Major Thomas Campbell, to open its columns in showing the advantages to be gained by our men joining this bat: talion and making it as powerful a unit as any other in the nation. We know the Major for nedrly half a century; we know the Colorado Negro for about the same time and we are satisfied that not only will the maximum num- ber of the battalion be reached, but the soldier-like qualities and the bull-dog tenacity of the Negro will exhibit themselves TO-DAY, as IN THE PAST, and whether in service, at home or abroad, he will proudly unfurl to the preeze the STAR SPANGLED BANNER to which he owes allegiance and under which he is ready to serve. ‘Success and brilliant achievements to COLORADO'S COLORED BAT- TALION ! Read future issues of this paper for all information relative to the bat: talion. Work for All Before Peace Comes By GEN, FRANCIS V. GREEN What a privilege it is to live in this age, when the greatest contest since the world began is in progress to establish the principle that might shall not prevail over right, and that the will of a brutal conqueror saall not destroy the foundations on which modern civilization rests. And what a privilege it is for us to take our part in that great struggle, each doing his allotted task! Be assured that there will be work for all of us, young and old, rich and poor, before the desired result of a just and lasting decision is reached. It is probably true that the end of the war is not yet in sight. The opinion is expressed in certain quarters abroad as well as in this country, that the magnificent address of President Wilson, by far the greatest utterance of the war, is a trumpet blast before which the walls of the German Jericho will fall. ‘This opinion, I fear, is not well founded. More probable is it that we have entered upon a task the magnitude of which we do not yet, with all our imagination, fully appreciate. ‘The terms of peace which apparently Germany woulé now avept are the surrender of all captured territory and the neutralization of Con- stantinople, but on condition that German garrisons are to be permanently maintained in Antwerp, Brussels and Lille, German naval stations in Dunkirk and Calais, and the receipt of an indemnity of $3,000,000,000. ‘The terms which apparently France and Great Britain would now accept are the restoration at German expense of the property destroyed in eup- tured territory, the surrender of all such territory and of Alsace-Lorraine in addition, the delivery of Constantinople to the allies, and the pladge of the German navy and commercial marine as security for their usder- taking. With views so widely divergent on the part of the belligerents, no peace is possible until one or the other side is completely exhausted ; and this is by no means the case at present. Moreover, there is an especial reason why Germany will net now meke peace. Her financial plans have all been based upon the ccafident belief that she would dictate the terms of peace, which would necessarily include a huge indemnity. Acting on this belief, Germany has not (as Great Britain and France haye) added any considerable amount of current {axation, but has pyramided her obligations, paying interest out of new loans, until she has piled up a debt so out of proportion to her wealth and resources that repudiation or bankruptcy in some form seems to be ihey- itable—unless the indemnity can somehow be collected. Paving Way to Systematic Saving By S. W. STRAUS, President American Society For Thrift How many people say to themselves, “Next year will find me with a nice little savings account,” and then realize later on that it was like so many other good resolutions, never carried out. ‘The time to begin is now; nothing is ever gained by indecision. Begin by doing without some one thing, which possibly may not come under the head of extraya- gance, and still is not necessity. It is not so much the amount you save at first that counts, but it paves the way for the systematic saving which, in the end, makes the successful men and women of tomorrow. There is no country in the world today with such vast opportunities as our own for making and saving money. hese facts should be espe- cially brought home to us at this time, considering the fearful cost of war and the increased cost of living. Secretary Redfield of the department of commerce has sent appeals to the public schools throughout the country, asking the children to save old paper and rags. “In the early history of the paper industry,” he says, “publicity was given to the importance of saving rags. It is of scarcely less importance now.” If the children would begin by saving these two things, it would be a great step in the right direction. We should teach them it is not a thing to be ashamed of, as some of our large indus- tries make their profits from by-products. Andrew Carnegie, who for years wielded an influence in the indnstrial world as great, perhaps, as any living man, came to this country practi- cally penniless when he was twelve years old. His phenomenal rise in ‘life may be attributed to his following clear principles and methods. In ‘an address to students in a commercial college, he said: “Aveid specula- ‘tion; avoid indorsements. Aim high. For the question, ‘What must I ‘do for my employer? substitute ‘What can I do? Begin to save early— ‘capitalists trust the” saving young man.” Concentrate your energy, thought and capital; fight it out on one line.” Leaming Art of Self-Protection By ROBERT W.CHAMBERS Universal military service is a natural part of every citizen’s edu- cation. Instruction in reading, writing and arithmetic is no more important than instruction in how to take care of oneself and one’s birthright in the face of unprovoked and brutal aggression. ‘The art and service inyolved in this can no more be learned overnight than can any art or service. It is purely a matter of instruction, of study, of practice, and should be considered such in the general plans for the symmetrical education of American youth. It is trite to repeat that a year of service is little enough to give to our common country; that the least a young man could do is to learn how to keep what he has inherited, defend what he holds in trust. All children born in this country are born its natural guardians. If it is really the magnificent and sacred legacy left us by the Revolution which we believe it to be, it is worthy of our reverence. And when what we revere is threatened with desecration, only a degenerate would hesitate to defend it. But to defend anything one must first learn the science of self-protec- tion, and afterward acquire the art of protecting others. Any American with any real love for the motherland—with any real love for the helpless ones dependent upon his ability to stand between them and the ruthless fury of barbarism—knows in his mind—if he has any— in his heart—if he has any, that the only safety for his native land, his family, himself, lies in the democratic solution of the problem—universal wervice OUR — GREATEST SALE Sos for spring, suits for summer, suits for early autumn, all are included in this our greatest sale. Here every man and young man in Denver can find the exact model and coloring to fulfill his individual desires, and all at a very material saving. This is the clothing opportunity of the season. We pur- chased for cash, surplus stocks of three of America’s leading makers of hand-tailored clothes--H. Kamber & Company, the Boule- vard Tailors and Strause & Bros., makers of. “High Art” clothing, and are distributing them on the same basis that we bought them. Alterations are mede free. $18.00 to $22.50 Hand-Tailored Suits $ 14 $25.00 to $28.00 Hand-Tailored Suits $ l Q $30.00 to $35.00 Hand-Tailored Suits 24. WHOLESALE CIGARS Smoke Submarine, Ford, Judge Good, Kaiserhoff or El Omica Cigars PHONE SOUTH 4405 W 308 KITTREDGE BUILDING DENVER, COLORADO pom ontm toner tentn pant tnaetnen teen tnpnenoneneenetonpnenaneneeeed ————— Fern Hall, 2711 Welton, R. L. Phy Pts ‘tnd ath Tuenday of each month ix, Manager. Phone Main 2860. at 2540 Washington St. Fern Hall, 2711 Welton, R. L. Phy- nix, Manager, Phone Main 2860, THE COLORADO STATESMAN Keep your eye on the date, May 30, Decoration Day, Corporal White Camp at Denver Auditorium in their Annual Ball. Mrs. T. E. Henderson, who has been quite sick for the past week, is improving. S. WADE ROBINSON DEPARTS THIS LIFE. Again-the icy hand of death is laid on the brow of one of our old, respected, popular citizens, S. Wade Robinson, who, after a brief illness from an attack of pneumonia, passed from this life last Tuesday evening at his late Friends of Miss Ida Cary will be surprised to learn of her departure for Salt Lake City, where she will be married to Mr. William Fort of St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Alice Kimbrough of 950 Logan street, met with a very painful accident last week by falling and fracturing one of her ribs. We are glad to announce that she is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. James Gray, who have resided here for years and made many friends and acquaintances, left this week for Detroit, Mich., to reside permanently. We wish them every success in their new home. Mrs. Marcellus De Vaughn of Minneapolis, Minn., who has been visiting in Los Angeles, Cal., during the past winter, and Mr. Frank Claughton of Salida, Colo., are the guests of their mother, Mrs. E. C. Barber of 3333 William street. One of the prettiest card parties of the season was given at the Masonic hall, Tuesday evening, by Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Nichol in honor of Mr. Ralph Motley, who left for his home in Colorado Springs. The hall was decorated with sweet peas and Wandering Jew. First prize was won by Mrs. Dickenson and second by Mr. Richard Ellis and third by Mr. S. Reeves. The guests were: Mrs. Ed Carter, Mrs. C. Tate, Miss O. Ellis, Miss M. Bell, Mrs. J. W. Price, Mr. W. Meadows, Mr. and Mrs. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson and Mr. Bagett. Quite a musical treat will be given the public at Shorter A. M. E. Church Sunday evening, May 13th, 8 o'clock, when a program consisting of vocal and instrumental solos and choruses will be rendered by the choir and some of our leading Denver musicians. Don't fail to hear it, as the same will afford inspiration to our young musicians. Odd Fellows' Annual Thanksgiving Service will be celebrated tomorrow, 2 p. m., at Central Baptist Church, Twenty-fourth and California streets, Rev. P. J. Price officiating. All Odd Fellows in good standing are requested to meet at the lodge rooms and take part in the procession, which will be led by the Y. M. C. A. band. Odd Fellows willful of their obligation wellows mindful of their obligation will help to make this event one of the greatest of the Grand United Order in Denver by turning out in full. A splendid program is prepared for the public. THEY DID IT. Who are and whence came they? They are Mr. and Mrs. Keen S. Langford of 2718 Marion street, residents of Denver for several years whom the Colorado Statesman delights to honor over the event of a few days ago when they consummated the plighting of their troth in the holy state of matrimony. Mrs. Langford, formerly Mrs. Vera Finney, comes from a highly respected family and is very prominent in church and club circles, being one of the foundation members of the Twentieth Century Art Club and an ardent supporter of the Colored Woman's Club Home and Children's Day Nursery. Mr. Langford is one of the energetic proprietors of the Giant Bach-Benz Co., a leading tailoring firm of Denver. The newly-weds have a host of friends and acquaintances who join us in wishing them every peace and happiness in their state of conjugality. INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS. Understand clearly, voter, that you can mark your ballot for one councilman in your district, there being nine districts and nine councilmen to represent them. You cannot vote for a councilman out of your district. When you go to the polls the ballot will be handed you with the number of candidates in that district. Put your cross (X) to the right of the name of your choice, then a X for auditor, and another for election commissioner. Study this carefully so that you do not spoil your vote. S. WADE ROBINSON DEPARTS THIS LIFE. Again-the icy hand of death is laid on the brow of one of our old, respected, popular citizens, S. Wade Robinson, who, after a brief illness from an attack of pneumonia, passed from this life last Tuesday evening at his late residence, 808 Grant street. Mr. Robinson was an employe of Mrs. David Moffat, wife of the late pioneer builder of Denver, Colo. He served this family for many years and was held in much esteem by many of the leading business men with whom his employer was associated. Having been intimately acquainted with the deceased for a number of years and knowing the help he gave to the church, and kindness extended to many people, we deplore his loss, offering our deepest sympathy to his relatives, commending them to the consolation that comes from above. Funeral services were held from the Zion Baptist Church, May 11th, at 2 p.m., Rev. D. E. Over officiating. A large attendance of friends and acquaintances paid their last respects to the deceased, and the floral offerings were abundant. Cammel & Co., undertakers, in charge. PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN East Twenty-third Avenue and Washington Street. Pastor: J. A. Thos-Hazell, S. T. B. Sermon topics: Sunday, May 13th, 11 a. m., "The Lord's Choicest Treasures;" 5:30 p. m., "Claims of Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work." At 7:15 o'clock Wednesday night, the class for instruction of candidates for membership meets in the vestry. Persons desirous to unite with the church on profession of faith are urged to receive these lessons. Sunday, May 20th, special sermon and music to commemorate Ascension Day will be engaged in. Sunday, May 27th, the persons held over from the class of March 18th will be confirmed into full membership. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Things are still shaping themselves finely for the great field day and track meet at Rocky Mountain lake on Decoration day. Aside from Brickler and Butler of the University of Colorado, word comes from one of the leaders of Bouluder that a relay team is being formed for the event which intends to "take all the prizes back to Boulder or know the reason why." The next meeting will be held at the "Y" rooms next Wednesday evening, the 16th. All interested in any of the events should be there. The pocket billiard contest last Saturday night, led by Messrs. Brown and Chapman, was exciting from start to finish. There were six participants on each side. The contest was a draw, 3 to 3. The class in "Heroes of the Faith," composed of ten young men, will meet on Friday evening at 7:45 o'clock. The life of Abraham will be the subject of the lesson. The Saturday Morning Bible Story club, composed of young boys from 9 to 12 years of age, will meet at 11 o'clock Saturday morning. The subject of their lesson will be "The First Baby Born in the World and His Brother." Fourteen boys are registered for this club. Mrs. Mabel Z. DeFrantz, with the assistance of the friends in the city, has organized a chorus to render a great cantata for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. The first meeting was held at the "Y" rooms last Monday evening. Forty-five were present and showed great enthusiasm for the movement. The next rehearsal will be held at the "Y" next Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, and all persons interested are requested to be present. A Mothers' day program will be held next Sunday afternoon. Quite a number of persons will take part on the pogam, which will be an inteesting one. All will be cordially welcome. CAMBELL CHAPEL, AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH. Twenty - third and Lawrence streets. A. M. Ward, minister. Residence, 1218 Twenty-third street. Phone, Main 5474. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. V. N. Wolfskill, superintendent. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Class meeting, 12:30 p. m. Allen C. E. League, 7 p. m. Chas. Heggw president. Hegwood, president. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. The public is invited to all of our services. Interesting services were held last Sunday morning and evening, despite the inclement weather. There were three men added to the church membership. The Rev. S. R. Maginez preached an able sermon in the evening, and left on Monday, after a pleasant visit as guest of Campbell chapel parsonage. A meeting of the battling forces, the Army and Navy of Campbell Chapel was held on Wednesday evening in preparation for the real financial battle on Sunday, June 3d. The outlook is good. Special preparations are being made for the observance of Mothers' Day on Sunday. The pastor will preach at 11 a.m. m. with special music by the Junior choir. Special program will be furnished by the Senior choir in the evening. Let us crowd the church at both services in honor of our mothers' God. We have just received information on going to press that Mrs. Eva B. Jones-Smith of Honolulu, is a member of the Red Cross class in that city and in a short time will get her certificate as an American Red Cross Nurse qualifying for service in the United States and the colonies. Mrs. Jones-Smith is the daughter of Harry Jones, our popular city barber and the wife of Nolle Smith, civil engineer of Honolulu. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. The funeral services of Masten Paul E. Henderson, the little son of Rev. and Mrs. T. E. Henderson of 1216 Thirty-third street, was held from the home Monday, May 7th, at 2 p. m., Rev. D. E. Over officiating, Cammel & Co. in charge. The funeral services of Baby Helen R. Hudson, the infant daughter of Mr. D. M. Hudson of 2918 Marion street, was held from the Cammel & Co. parlors Wednesday at 8 a. m., Rev. A. M. Ward officiating, Cammel & Co. in charge. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy and loving kindness shown us in our grief in the loss of our little son. Your kindness shall not be forgotten. CARD OF THANKS To the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, we desire to express our thanks for the beautiful floral offerings and the comforting presence of each and every one. Please accept our deepest appreciation. MRS. MARTHA THRASHLEY. MR. AND MRS. L. ANDERSON. MR. AND MRS. J. S. COOPER. MR. AND MRS. J. G. ADAMS. MRS. FANCHON BRANCH. MISS BEATRICE THRASHLEY. HARRY E. (CERTIFIED PUBLIC HARRY E. MULNIX P. B. Place An X After the Mulnix for City Audito Tuesday, May CLEMENT F. Place An X After the Name of Harry E. Mulnix for City Auditor, on Election Day, Tuesday, May 15, 1917. (Advertisement) CLEMENT F. CROWLEY M. (THE THIRD NAME ON THE BALLOT) BOULDER NOTES. The Cedar Art Club ladies are preparing a splendid exhibit for the State Federation in June. An old-fashioned "greens supper" and social will be given at the residence of Mrs. S. B. Harris on Thursday night for the benefit of Allen Chapel Sunday School delegates' fund. Much interest is centering in the appearance of Miss Ruby Pettiford, the talented dramatic reader of Ohio, in Boulder on Wednesday, May 23d. Mr. Emanuel has returned from a trip to Nebraska. The bazaar of the Missionary Society of Allen Chapel was a glowing success in every day. The ladies received more calls for goods than they were able to fill. Mr. and Mrs. William Evans were the lucky purchasers of the beautiful Irish linen hand-embroidered hander chief, which was the gift of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, first lady of the land. This gift created much favorable comment, and many white friends called to see it. Excellent programs were given each night. The operetta, "The Flower Queen," was given on Thursday night by the young ladies. Misses Idris Williams, Alice Morrison, Ella Manse, Yvette Horn, Sadie Rucker, Kathryn Stevens, Jenevieve McVey, Ave Durvin, Ruth Cave, Charlene and Helen Wharton. At the coronation of Idris Williams as queen a beautiful Maypole drill was performed by children dressed as fairies. Those taking part were Masters Coleman Hudson, Ralph McVey, Horace Williams, LeRoy Willis, Donald Smith, Joshua Reeves, and Miss Helen Willis, Helen McVey, Madeline Ray, Myrtle Alexander, Margaret Smith and Nellie Mae Morrison; Mesdames Smith, E. Reeves, J. Reeves, Ward, McVey, Hudson and Miss H. McVey presented a play, "Those Husbands of Ours," on Friday night. The introduction of local jokes made this play a scream. Allen Chapel will have special Mothers' Day program on Sunday evening. The newly elected officers of the Boys' Club are Horace Manse, president; George McVey, secretary; Jesse Smith, treasurer. MULNIX PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT) Candidate for City Auditor Having served in the positions of State Treasurer and State Auditor for a number of years and a certified public accountant, he is qualified for the office he now seeks. A resident and taxpayer of Colorado for thirty-eight years and always being in touch with our people, he will faithfully discharge his duties with fairness to all. Name of Harry E. itor, on Election Day, ay 15, 1917. CROWLEY CANDIDATE FOR CITY AUDITOR ELECTION TUESDAY, MAY 15TH I am a candidate for Auditor and enlist the support of the Denver people. Was Assistant Attorney General for four years and Speaker Pro Tempore of the last Legislature. My motto is: "A Greater Denver and the prosperity of all its citizens." If elected will give a business administration and a fair, impartial and impersonal conduct of the office. I am young, but full of enthusiasm, and can deliver the goods. All I ask is the opportunity of so doing. ON THE BALLOT) ELECTION Saturday the Last Day of the Anniversary Sale You are invited to come, bring the children to the "Girl's Style Shop"---on our 4th floor. Story Telling for the Children Saturday 11 a.m. and 3 p (Advertisement) ROADY KENEH GENEHAL CANDIDATE FOR CITY AUDITOR Saturday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Election Tuesday, May 15th Adultors the State of Colorado others. Mr. Kenehan was position in the Auditor's office. He combines honesty with LINTON IN DISTRICT THIRD CHOICE Denver 48 Years CERTIFY indirectly, of any politic of any person, firm or leading to apply for any f of Denver, State of Colorado at the city, especially Dist "He has made one of the best Auditors the State of ever had" is the general verdict of all voters. Mr. Keneha first man to appoint a colored man to a position in the Audit in this State. He's the plain people's kind of a man. He combines high efficiency. (Advertisement.) VOTE FOR CHARLES T. LINTO FOR COUNCILMAN 3rd DISTRICT FIRST CHOICE SECOND CHOICE THIRD CHOICE X Taxpayer and Resident of Denver 48 I DO HEREBY CERTIFY What I am not a candidate, directly or indirectly, of any party, or public service corporation or of any person, fororation owning, interested in, or intending to apply for, raise, license or contract with the City of Denver, State of and that I will use every effort to benefit the city, especially no. 3. CHARLES T. LINTO (Advertisement.) Everybody's Doing I "He has made one of the best Auditors the State of Colorado ever had" is the general verdict of all voters. Mr. Kenehan was the first man to appoint a colored man to a position in the Auditor's office in this State. He's the plain people's kind of a man. He combines honesty with efficiency. Taxpayer and Resident of Denver 48 Years I DO HEREBY CERTIFY That I am not a candidate, directly or indirectly, of any political party, or public service corporation or of any person, firm or corporation owning, interested in, or intending to apply for any franchise, license or contract with the City of Denver, State of Colorado, and that I will use every effort to benefit the city, especially District No. 3. CHARLES T. LINTON. (Advertisement.) erybody's Doing It! Get on the Bandwagon and BOOST for AMENDMENT No. A LIVING WAGE FOR POLICE AND FIREM this measure has the indorsement of the laboring class. NT No.1 WAGE FIREMEN laboring class. AMENDMENT No.1 A LIVING WAGE FOR This measure has the indorsement of the laboring class. Colored voters should take advantage of their right of franchise to help their representatives in the ranks of the Fire and Police departments. (Advertisement) 1898 M. B. Ex-Alderman and Father of West Colfax Viaduct. He is in fayor of a Representative form of Government. VOTE FOR HIM ELECTION MAY 15, 1917 SING MU Defeate At the city election, Ma- by a small coterie of dis- people of Denver their re- tion. It was beaten tw 7,777. In Colorado Spri- by a vote of 7 to 1. Thi- ing with it for two years Repeated efforts have and towns to obtain a each time without succe- defeats, and without en- few local agitators hav- tion sub Single Tax V Ballot as N the A The motive behind all th tax agitators seems to be —millionaire soap manu- large share of his fortu gosp Labor Is A Capital Den Rebuke the agitators by against this crazy single SINGLE TAX MUST BE defeated Again City election, May 15, another attempt will all coterie of discredited single-taxers to foe of Denver their iniquitous doctrine of land was beaten two years ago by a vote of a Colorado Springs the same year it suffered of 7 to 1. The City of Pueblo, after ex- cept for two years, repealed the single-tax in of 1915. All efforts have been made in other Colo- rns to obtain a foothold for this fake re- seale without success. In the face of many and without encouragement of a single agitators have filed a petition to have a tion submitted once more. The Tax Will Appear on Pollot as Number 4 Among the Amendments We behind all this activity on the part of the tators seems to be the money of the late Jo- maire soap manufacturer of Cincinnati, wi- re of his fortune to be devoted to spread gospel of single tax. For Is Against It Capital Is Against I Denver Is Again The agitators by rolling up a majority of his crazy single-tax scheme. Search it o ballot and vote SINGLE TAX MUST BE Defeated Again! At the city election, May 15, another attempt will be made by a small coterie of discredited single-taxers to foist on the people of Denver their iniquitous doctrine of land confiscation. It was beaten two years ago by a vote of 27,014 to 7,777. In Colorado Springs the same year it suffered defeat by a vote of 7 to 1. The City of Pueblo, after experimenting with it for two years, repealed the single-tax in the fall of 1915. Repeated efforts have been made in other Colorado cities and towns to obtain a foothold for this fake reform, but each time without success. In the face of many successive defeats, and without encouragement of a single victory, a few local agitators have filed a petition to have the question submitted once more. Single Tax Will Appear on the Ballot as Number 4 Among the Amendments The motive behind all this activity on the part of the single-tax agitators seems to be the money of the late Joseph Fels—millionaire soap manufacturer of Cincinnati, who left a large share of his fortune to be devoted to spreading the gospel of single tax. Rebuke the agitators by rolling up a majority of 10 to 1 against this crazy single-tax scheme. Search it out on the ballot and vote AGAINST SINGLE TAX! The Anti-Single Tax League Harry C. James, President. F. J. Chamberlin, Chairman Executive Committee. Anti-Single Tax Le Harry C. James, President. Chamberlin, Chairman Executive Comm (Advertisement) Vote for Louis Straub FOR COUNCILMAN FOR DISTRICT NO. 7. Mr. Straub, a resident of Denver, who has lived here for twenty-seven years and conducting the Midland hotel at Seventeenth and Arapahoe streets for the past sixteen years, presents himself as a candidate for Councilman on Tuesday, May 15th, assuring the public that he will endeavor to assist in giving Denver a businesslike administration, he being A HEAVY TAXPAYER, contributing from $1,500 to $2,000 a year to Denver's maintenance. In representing District 7 he will spare no pains to give his time and special interest to the people if he is chosen by them. For Councilman, District 7 LOUIS STRAUB....X —Adv. (Advertisement) Vote For A Live Wire FOR Councilman District 8 Joseph J. Walsh WHO HAS THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC AT HEART, AND WILL SERVE THEM FAITHFULLY. ELECTION TUESDAY MAY 15 A congressman in an address in Providence on preparedness said: "Before the looming danger of invasion the pacifist and he preparedness chap are, respectively, like Willie and Johnny. Willie and Johnny had been very naughty and were sent to bed by their mother. As they lay side by side footsteps were heard—it was now evening—and he two culprits realized that their father was mounting the stairs. They turned pale. 'I'm goin' to fold my hands as if I'd been prayin', said Pacifist Willie, 'and then I'll pretend to be asleep when he comes in'. But Preparedness Johnny was already bustling swiftly about the room. 'I'm goin' to put on my pants,' he said, 'and line 'em with a newspaper.'" (Advertisement) VOTE (Advertisement) VOTE FOR Frank Gyllensten For Councilman, For Councilman, From District Nine. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his lapel]. ESIDENT and Taxpayer of Denver for over thirty years, he has always associated with institutions for the betterment of the people. His platform "MORE WORK AND BETTER PAY" means help to the working-man and his election will therefore safeguard your interests. VOTE FOR FRANK GYLLENSTEN: X. (Advertisement.) Thos. O. Spacey Candidate for Re-Election From District 8 C. H. Mr. Spacey was appointed by the Denver Trades and Labor Assembly, May, 1916, to represent that body in the city council pursuant to the charter amendment passed at that time. His record as a member of the council has been good. He has at all times worked for the best interests of the people—an advocate of home industry and higher wages. ELECTION MAY 15, 1917 (Advertisement.) Believing that existing conditions warrant them in asking for an increase in salary, commensurate with the present high cost of living, Denver's police and firemen have initiated a petition for a proposed charter amendment calling for a raise of $15 in their monthly stipend. The measure will appear on the ballot at the coming election as Amendment No. 1, and, if carried, will become effective January 1, 1918. A majority of the men who will benefit by the increase now receive from $80 to $95 a month, out of which, in addition to ordinary living expenses, they are forced to meet the cost of uniforms and other equipment necessary to the performance of their duties. Statistics recently issued by the United States Department of Labor show that wages in practically every other line of employment have increased 19 per cent since 1910. Ninety per cent of the police and firemen are married. Their families range from two to nine persons. Fifty per cent are taxpayers, who either have, or at the present time, buying homes on the installment plan. Many of this latter class will be compelled to sacrifice their homes unless the raise is granted. The proposed amendment already has the endorsement of a score of labor unions and of the Denver Civic and Commercial Association and the Denver Motor Club. Newly formed ponds of water, cut off from all communication with rivers, brooks and lakes, are often found, of a sudden, to contain fish, the favorite explanatory theory being that fish eggs are carried thither by birds, either in their food or clinging to the legs of waders, the crane, heron, bit- JOHN A. BURNETT CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILMAN District 5 1 VOTE FOR JOHN A. BURNETT for councilman from District Five. Serving in the pres- sionation to the people, he presents himself for elec- tions of Denver that their interests will be best served their votes. He always stands for right—a square de- nies the promotion of the city's best interests. On Tuesday, polls and record your vote thus: for councilman from District Five. Serving in the present council with satisfaction to the people, he presents himself for election, assuring the citizens of Denver that their interests will be best served if he is favored with their votes. He always stands for right—a square deal for everyone and the promotion of the city's best interests. On Tuesday, May 15th, go to the polls and record your vote thus: John A. Burnett X (Advertisement.) Charles W. Cochran Secretary of the City Civil Service Commission Announces His Candidacy for the Office of CITY AUDITOR (Advertisement.) Charles W. Cochran Secretary of the City Civil Service Commission Announces His Candidacy for the Office of To Be Voted on at the Election to Be Held TUESDAY. MAY 15, 1917 M. B. Having quite an experience in Cochran, we can faithfully subscribe above statement, and the electors of that he has given the public for yes him to the position he now seeks. (Advertise) Having quite an experience in our business relationship with Mr. Cochran, we can faithfully subscribe our YEA to the truth of the above statement, and the electors of Denver knowing the satisfaction that he has given the public for years, ought to feel safe in electing him to the position he now seeks. (Advertisement) --- viving in the present council with s s himself for election, assuring the c be best served if he is favored wi tight—a square deal for everyone a s. On Tuesday, May 15th, go to t arnett X ment.) T. Cochran Force Commission Announces His the Office of UDITOR MR. COCHRAN is thoroughly familiar with all phases of City and County administration, through his services as member of the City Council, Deputy County Clerk, acting as Clerk to the County Commissioners and as Secretary to the Civil Service Commission. He believes that efficiency, economy, courtesy and service are what the people want and are entitled to from a public official and promises the same careful, thorough and impartial supervision and control of the Auditor's office that has marked his conduct of other positions he has held. As a homeowner and taxpayer in Denver for more than twenty-five years, Mr. Cochran has always had the material interests of the city at heart. He asks the votes of all who desire an intelligent, impartial and independent management of the Auditor's office. Our business relationship with Mr. be our YEA to the truth of the Denver knowing the satisfaction ers, ought to feel safe in electing F. D. 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PAINTING, GRAINING, GLAZING, PAPER HANGING, DECORATING AND HARD WOOD FINISHING. WALL PAPER 1517-23 ARAPAHDE ST. DENVER ARTISTS MATERIALS F 1 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 DENVER, COLORADO. A Fairylike Brocks of Swiss Organdie BABY BALLERINA In those sections of this country where the greatest amount of money is spent on clothing, the top-coat is needed nearly all the year round. Therefore it taxes the resourcefulness of manufacturers and costumers to provide new and interesting features in its design. Up to the last of May the separate coat is a necessity, and its usefulness is extended through the summer months for those who go to mountains or seashore. The best models shown recently are in plain weaves and solid colors. Colors include gold-mustard, brown, blue, black, plum and green in the beautiful tones of this season and the tans which are always good. Nothing hand-loomer than coats of covert cloth have appeared, but the liking for soft, glove-finished surfaces puts the coat of this material somewhat in the background; nevertheless it is a good buy. The cont in the picture is of wool retour and is shown in several colors. It brings in straight lines with a wide Fairylike Frocks Here is one of those pretty frocks of embroidered swiss-organde in which little misses look so fairylike. This crisp and very sheer material is made in wide flouncings that make them particularly well suited to little girl's dresses. The simpler and finer the embroidery the better it is for children's wear and, in the little dress pictured, there is merely a scalloped edge with small flower sprays in the scallops. Fine, narrow val edging or dainty home-made laces are used for finishing neck and sleeves in these frocks. Nine times out of ten val lace is chosen for trimming the sheer petticoats that must be worn under them to get the best effects. Batiste and organdie skirts are made in exactly the same length as the dress skirt and often two petticoats are joined to one body made of a heavier material. The little frock illustrated is made with a long waist set onto a short yoke. Lengthwise strips, with scalloped edges brought together, form the back and front of the waist. The sleeves are pointed flounces of the organdie, edged with val lace. Two flounces make the short skirt which barely covers the knees. They are full and gathered with a narrow band that joins waist and skirt. There is just one way to put the best of all finishing touches to a little dress of this kind, and that is by providing it with the right kind of girdle. A wide soft ribbon in pale pink was double box plait at the back, forming a panel, and has a straight, loose front. A belt starting at each side of the panel in the back, buttons in front and confines the coat a very little, to form a long waistline. A big, flat button, covered with cloth, is sewed on each side of the panel at the terminations of the belt at the back. A wide cape collar and turned-back cuffs have, for decoration, parallel rows of fine silk cord that simulate machine stitching. On the collar each row terminates in a small bone button. Saddle-bag pockets are stitched to the coat and each has a turn-over flap with the edge decorated with simulated machine stitching. The collar may be brought up and buttoned about the throat if needed. The designing of this model shows excellent judgmen in the selection of materials and style-features of the season, and in their management. The coat is attractive and practical for general wear as well as distinguished-looking. of Swiss Organdie used for the girdle pictured and instead of a bow at the back, a rosette shows off the luster and lovely color to perfection. The same ribbon is used for the piquant hair bow that is polised—like a big butterfly—on the head. White socks and black patent leather slippers finish up a toilet in which any mother is warranted in taking pride. Julia Bottomly The girl who is not necessarily stout but who delights in the low-cut or girdle-top corsets will find the following hint a saving on brassieres. She can sew into the top of her corset a piece of stout linen lace—torchon or imitation cluny will answer. It should be darted as closely as possible and a casing allowed for tape or ribbon at the top if the lace is not open enough of itself. 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