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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 RACE COUNTRY PARTY Simmons Thrills Vast Audience MEMPHIS LINCOLN LEAGUE LISTEN TO WORDS OF WISDOM FROM ABLE ORATOR. MOST POWERFUL ADDRESS EVER HEARD IN MEMPHIS. VOL. XXIII. Simmons Thrills MEMPHIS LINCOLN LEAGUE DOM FROM ABLE ORAT ADDRESS EVER H Memphis, Tenn., July 6. Before 3,000 cheering people, gathered at the call of President R. R. Church, founder of the Lincoln league and accepted leader of the political sorces of the Race in the south, Roscoe Conkling Simmons delivered, in the church auditorium Friday night, the most powerful address ever heard here. He got a bigger ovation than any orator, Theodore Rooseveit and Booker T. Washington included, ever received. Col. Simmons' coming had long been heralded, and the people were out to see and hear him. They knew that he alone could speak their desires. For two hours he kept the thousands cheering. As the close personal friend of Leader Church, he always comes at great moments to hold up Mr. Church's hands and represent the Race before the judgement seats. No one has ever matched Simmons on the platform as champion of the country and the Negro. "You may burn me," he said, "but you cannot burn away my record of undying loyalty. "You may shake the rope in my face, but no rope is strong enough to tie me down or hang me to a tree of death. Long ago I took God's promise made to my fathers and broke the shackles of despair. "We go forth," he thundered, "to make the world safe for democracy. After that job is well done we will make the United States safe for the Negro." The great orator took up lynching, and said that the south had just as well know now as to find out later that the members of the Race would certainly leave here unless lynching was stopped by somebody. "Nor would I ask you to stay," he said, "unless you are protected by the law. One state is as good as another, and the only best state is the state of law and order." Speaking of the race and the war, he said that, although politicians may conspire to keep the State Hist. & Nat Hist Soc. State House. the Only Relia COLORA S Is Vast Audience LISTEN TO WORDS OF WIS- TOR. MOST POWERFUL EARD IN MEMPHIS. only Reliable COLORADO THE JOY Vast ence WORDS OF WIS- POWERFUL MPHIS. the pr white e treatment and in some o tion. "Some that Go than h is not harder health us, but makes respect home e count headed who si whines. Cont "But disloy Race out of the army, they'd be glad enough to have him before the war is ended. "Roosevelt," he declared amid cheers, "wanted the Negro to go to France with him, so he would have burglar-proof protection. The Democrats objected. But the Democrats can't object when the Negro and the Republican party start Roosevelt for the white house three years from now." Col. Simmons made a strong plea for loyalty, saying: "Don't get mad and drop that flag. That is just what your enemies what you to do." He reiterated his platform laid down in his Little Rock speech, that has become the platform of the Race in the South. He embellished it: "I add to what I have said," and he spoke deliberately, "that we will stay if free speech and free type are guaranteed to us." The audience thought his tribute to "Old Glory" was the climax, but his description of Lincoln's tomb was really the capstone. He brought the throng to their feet. One old woman after the meeting scarred with the whip of slavery, threw her arms around his neck. "Don't stop," she said, "and don't fear. God raised you up." With Robert Church at the head of what is really a powerful organization, and Roscoe Simmons on the platform speaking to all the people every day, the Race in the south knows that it will get a hearing. GOOD SAMARITANS OF GEORGIA DEDICATE NEW BUILDING. Athens, Ga., July 4.—Five thousand Negroes were here today to attend dedication of new headquarters building of the Improved Order of Samaritans, which is just completed, at a cost of $35,000, all of which is paid. It is a modern office building of brick, with two stores on first floor, twelve suites of offices on the second floor and an auditorium on the third floor, and was designed and constructed by Negroes. B. J. Davis of Atlanta, well known in Negro fraternal circles, delivered --- the principal address and urged the white people to give his race better treatment, and referred to lynching and insufficient school facilities as some of the causes of Negro migration. "Some Negroes," said Davis, "think that God is better to the white man than he is to the colored man. That is not true. The white man works harder than we do. God gives him health and strength just like He gives us, but the white man works and makes every lick count. I have more respect for the man who owns his home or a farm and has a bank account than I have for some bare-headed, empty-pocketed philosopher who sits on the street corner and whines about his rights." Continuing, Mr. Davis said. "But the Negro is not going to be disloyal. He is going to do his duty as the highest evidence of his worth and of what he deserves at the hands of the government. Our government cannot enter the world war, demanding freedom for Ireland, freedom for Russians, freedom for Belgians under the yoke of aristocracy and despotism, so long as ten million loyal citizens at home are denied industrial and political freedom; so long as we are denied the right to vote and the right to have a say-so about who shall make the laws and who shall execute them. Before the law all men are equal. There is nothing wrong in the law. There is nothing wrong in the genius of our institutions. The wrong is in the executors and administrators of the statutes on the books. "In every state in which subterfuges have been invoked to cut down the Negro vote, to molest and intimidate him into that degree of physical fear where he will not present himself to exercise his manhood rights, that state is not democratic, and its government is unjust. The Negroes of this country, owning a billion dollars' worth of property, are without a representative in any legislature or congress, or filling any representative function in this great republic. Ten million people are governed without their representative participation. Laws are made for them, and they have no voice in their enactment. "These are the rights for which we must fight. These are the blessings of democracy which are now denied us, and let us get together for the common betterment of all, forgetting prejudice within the race; forgetting denominational, religious and racial strife, and fight for the right to sit upon the jury, for equal and fair suffrage laws, for a free ballot and a fair count, for equal accommodations on the railroads, for better, broader and higher educational facilities. Let us tell the white man that his distribution of the public school funds is little less than a misappropriation; that any system of education or distribution of public funds that provides ample and modern school houses for the education and uplift of white children and affords starvation salaries for Negro teachers and provides no house at all for the Negro children, is a misuse of public funds and is inconsistent with the democracy for which we fight." The preliminary address was delivered by Dr. S. Melville Pitt of Elberton, Georgia, a prominent member of the Order, and he said in part: "It is significant that we should dedicate this magnificent building on this the nation's birthday. This Order stands for progress, for advancement and for growth in community spirit and race consciousness. This building stands as a monument to the in- DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, JULY 14 1917 domitable will and unswerving perseverance of Dr. W. H. Harris." DISGRACE OF THE EAST ST. LOUIS RACE RIOTS. The race riots and the slaughter of Negroes in East St. Louis is not only a disgrace to the United States, but to civilization itself. It possessed all the atrocities that we have often charged against the Indians on the frontier. It was as appalling as some of the accusations that have been made against the Germans in Belgium. The mob that wrought it seemed possessed of the most devilish instincts. The crimes perpetrated were most brutal. This slaughter—better term it a massacre—of Negroes was not only cruel but fiendish. It brings dishonor upon our country and the flag, and we shall be held up to scorn, especially by those with whom we are at war. It was timely and appropriate on the part of Senator Thomas of Colorado to call attention to these riots in the Senate. As he well states, oneenth of the population of this country is black, and that their loyalty at this time is essential. "Can they fight for the flag," he said, "and give their whole devotion to the cause if their friends and relatives can at any time be subject to murder?" As a Republican newspaper we heartily commend Senator Thomas, our Democratic senator, formerly from the South, for his bold and fearless defense of the Negro in this matter. The discussion in the Senate also brought Senator Sherman of Illinois to his feet. Although Senator Sherman placed the blame in part on the Industrial Workers of the World, yet he considered that the saloons were the principal factor. Referring to East St. Louis, Senator Sherman said: "It's the worst saloon town in America. I have no apology for East St. Louis or my state, or for any other state which allows such conditions to exist." He then added: "I am a bone-dry senator from now on." It is most unfortunate at this time that such a deplorable condition should have developed in East St. Louis, no matter what the cause. We are at war with Germany. The basis of our contention against the imperial government of that country has been placed upon high ideals. We are fighting in this great war for humanity, without reference to creed, color or the previous condition of anyone. Yet the atrocities of East St. Louis mock us and put us to shame. Loyalty is one of the strongest and most worthy traits of the Negro in America. We need that loyalty today, and it will be ours, notwithstanding these riots. Yet the black man, at heart, most keenly feels the injustice that has been done his race and his people. Out of this most deplorable affair there is at least one consolation to the black man, and that is; these deeds of violence were not committed by the better element of the American people; that he has the sympathy of all good citizens; and that these atrocities are condemned by all who truly love the country and its flag.—The Rocky Mountain Herald. New York—Rufus L. Perry, the brilliant Negro lawyer who was converted to Judaism in 1912 has recently been elected to membership in the French Academy of Paris for a treatise in French on "Man in the Light of Science and the Talmud." RACE NEWS GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES Newark, N. J. - Joshua Smith, a graduate of the Plainfield High School, was awarded the bronze medal in the annual New Jersey State Stenographic Contest held June 9th. He was the only race representative in the contest. Colored women have been appointed guards at railroad crossings both in Philadelphia and Camden, by the Pennsylvania Railroad. They are paid the same wages as men. They are arousing much curiosity but take the matter quite coolly. Jefferson City, Mo.—In the conscription registration in Missouri, June 5, more than 63 per cent of the white persons claimed exemption. Of 18,915 Negroes only 3,742 made claims why they thought they should not be drafted. Schenectady, N. Y., June 30. The 5,000 machinist and helpers of the General Electric Company who struck June 16 to have a colored college student removed from working among them have adjusted their differerences with the company and have resumed work. The colored student, Wendell King will remain in the employ of the company in his present position during college vacation months. The settlement was affected by the company and machinists after three State mediators had failed. The glad news has been proclaimed that the "regulars" of the first special division of the army have arrived in France, and have been received with rejoicing hearts by the chivalrous patriots of that war devastated country. We know not what units have arrived but we are informed that the brave boys from the Mexican border are among them and rumor has it that units of the famous 24th Infantry, 9th Cavalry and 10th cavalry are among them to send back the tidings. Pasadena, Cal.—Two Negro maids in the household of the late Judge Charles J. Willett of Pasadena, "who have been so faithful and lived with us so long," were named as the principal beneficiaries by his will. The girls are Emily Johnson and Susan Wilson, who are to receive all of the household furniture, valuable family silverware and NO 47 $4,000 with which to purchase any home they may select in Pasadena. Cousins and other relatives of the decedent were bequeathed two-thirds of the residue of the estate, and the one third remaining part is to be devised equally between the Pasadena Hospital association, Throop College of Technology and the Pasadena Masonic Temple association. Washington, July 12. — Charging that the East St. Louis, Ill., riots in which many colored people were killed had been incited by and were part of a plot of the enemies of the United States to promote strife and revolution in this country, a delegation of colored citizens of the District of Columbia and Maryland today presented to the vice-president petitions asking that a congressional investigation into the outrages be made. The vice president later laid the petitions before the senate. The resolutions asked also that an investigation be made of the recent lynching in Memphis, Tenn. The petitions asked that a joint committee, representing the senate and house be appointed to make the investigation, particularly with reference as to "whether Tennessee and Illinois are in possession of a Republican form of government." Philadelphia, Pa., July 6. Seventy-two hours after the admission of their crime, William Royal, John Bow and Clarence Williams, southerners, who last Monday shot up Haddonfield, N. J., were sentenced to sixteen to thirty-one years each by Judge Kates Thursday. The culprits were stunned by the punishment and the celerity with which it came. They were taken to the state prison Friday. In defense the prisoners said they came from the south Sunday night and went to Haddonfield looking for jobs. They could not explain why they carried guns, nor could they give any reason why they wanted to buy additional cartridges, the quest for which led to their arrest. The judge said: "These men carried the weapons and used them without provocation. That murder did not result and that these defendants should not be today facing the penalty for that crime is due to the fact that they did not succeed in their purpose." --- COLORADO STATESMAN ELEVEN HUNDRED BISBEE AGITA TORS ARE SENT TO HER MANAS, NEW MEX. GOVERNORASKSTROOPS COLUMBUS WILL NOT ALLOW I W. W. DEPORTED BY ARI- ZONA TO DETRAIN. Phoenix, Ariz., July 13.—Strike battles are believed to be imminent in many parts of the state as a result of the deportation of 1,100 I. W. W. members and sympathizers at Bisbee yesterday. These men are reported to have declared that they would return to Arizona if they had to fight their way back, and Douglas is arming in order to control the situation should they return. The deportation also served to arouse I. W. W. leaders in other parts of Arizona, and they are believed to be inciting their followers to resist should they be ordered out of town by the police authorities. It is expected that federal troops will be dispatched to many points in the strike zone as a result of a request made to President Wilson by Governor Campbell. The Mouth-Piece of the People of Colorado and the Entire West Douglas, Ariz., July 13.—A telephone message received at midnight from Sheriff Harry C. Wheeler by James H. East, chief of police here, said that as the New Mexico authorities refused to allow the 1,100 I. W. deported from Bisbee to be detrained anywhere in that state, they were being brought back this way. RELIABLE chronicle of their doings and progress; a faithful mirror of their wants, their hopes, their best aspirations. Bisbee, Ariz., July 13.—After a day that witnessed the deportation of 1,100 members and sympathizers of the Industrial Workers of the World, including three women, and the killing of two men, both incidents resulting from the launching of a "clean-up" day early Thursday morning by thousands of armed citizens, the Warren district was quiet last night. The leaders of the strike called two weeks ago by the metal mine workers' branch of the I. W. W. with hundreds of followers, were sent out of the district on a special train made up of twenty-four cattle and boxcars to Columbus, N. M. The victims of Thursday's activities were Orson P. McRae, a member of the Workmen's Loyalty League and shift boss at one of the Copper Queen mines, and James Brew, a former employé of the Denn mine, which closed down the first day of the strike. THE COLORADO STATESMAN Just twelve hours after Sheriff Harry Wheeler started making plans for a "drive" on I. W. W. agitators and supporters, 1,200 of them were marched into railroad cars and the train rolled away for New Mexico. Six hours later the 3,000 citizens and deputy sheriffs who had rid the district of the element which they considered a national menace, had calmly returned to their homes, abandoned their rifles, revolvers and shotguns and were preparing for normal conditions in the district, which they are confident will return with the strike agitators gone. Leadville Men Offer Mines. Denver, July 13.—Following failure of the two federal mediators, Verner Z. Reed and former chief justice George W. Musser, to avert the pending strike in the metal mines and smelters at Leadville, a dispatch was sent to Washington last night, signed by the two mediators, asking if it was feasible for the government to take over the operation of the properties in the Leadville camp. The mines last year produced upwards of $20,000,000 worth of ore, over $12,000,000 representing the value of the zinc output. Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business of professional men and women. HOLLWEG QUITS POST An excellent family journal speaking to and for many thousand colored citizens. Intire Berlin Ministry May Resign.— Russians Clear Way to Lemberg.— British Rout German Raiders. Amsterdam, July 13.—A rumor has reached Holland that the entire German government will resign with Imperial Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg, the main committee of the Reichstag having refused to vote a war credit unless the government declares its policy regarding peace and reform which the government has declined to do. The crown prince has been summoned by the emperor and is taking an important part in settling the government crisis. TWODOLLARSAYEAR London, July 13.—Gen. Kornilloff's capture of Halicz and Kalusz, the German army base in the East, places Lemberg in imminent danger. The Russians now have an open country through which rapid advances toward the big city are expected. Germans are believed to have withdrawn few men from the west for the attack by the Russians along the Dnieister, and Berlin shows nervousness over success of Slavs in cutting thru their lines. In France the British have driven off German raiding parties near the Belgian coast. Ten German airplanes have been brought down. AVERT MINERS STRIKE GUNTER URGES WORKERS TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES. In Proclamation, Governor States that Efforts are Being Made to Lower Prices. Denver.—Governor Julius C. Gunter July 7th issued a proclamation addressed to the miners in the Leadville district calling upon them not to strike, pending adjustments of their dispute with the operators in that district. The proclamation points out that the National Congress is considering legislation to reduce the cost of food and that similar legislation will be taken up by the Colorado Legislature when it meets in special session July 18th. The proclamation was general in its terms, but it was stated at the governor's office that it had been issued in response to a request by persons who hoped to avert the proposed miners' strike there, and who hoped "it would help the situation." "Whereas there have occurred in a number of mining states strikes and labor disturbances in the mines and producing metals necessary for use in manufacture of munitions needed for government defense, and Whereas, The state of Colorado has for a number of years experienced unusual peace and prosperity but complaint is now made that the cost of living has materially increased in some of the mining districts of the state and reports have been circulated of uneasiness among some of the metal miners by reason thereof, and "Whereas, There is pending before the United States Congress legislation the purpose of which is to control the cost and distribution of the country's food supply and an extra session of the Colorado Legislature has been called for the purpose, among other things, to provide for the conservation and distribution of the food supply and the increase of production. "Now, Therefore, I, Julius C. Gunter, governor of the state of Colorado do hereby appeal to the patience and patriotism of all those employed in and about the metal mines of the state and with the urgent request that they continue in their present employment and use every effort to increase production until Congress and the Legislature of this state can carry out their plans for controlling the cost of living. "Given under my hand and the executive seal this seventh day of July, 1917. 'JULIUS GUNTER, "Governor." Leadville Strike Ordered Delayed. Denver, July 11.—The sending of a telegram by Charles H. Moyer, head of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, to the chairman of the local organization at Leadville, postponed the carrying out of a purpose to call a strike effective today, affecting between 2,000 and 3,000 men employed in the mines and smelters in the Leadville camp. The telegram was to the effect that W. B. Wilson, secretary of commerce and labor in the cabinet of President Wilson, named George W. Musser, former chief justice of Colorado, and Verner Z. Reed, capitalist, as a committee of conciliation to adjust the differences between the mine operators and the miners and smelter workers in the Leadville camp, with a view to averting the present strike. The mines committee at Leadville, after a session lasting until early yesterday morning, decided to postpone the strike until Saturday morning. Autoist Killed, Two Women Injured. Pueblo.—Will Davis, 42, widely known farmer living near Goodpasture, twenty miles west of here, brought about his own death and seriously injured Miss Minnie Evans, 19, and her sister, Miss Anna Evans, 24, daughters of a neighboring farmer, when he seized the steering wheel of the automobile Minnie Evans was driving in an attempt to make a sharp turn in the road. United Colorado Till War Is Won. Trinidad.—That Colorado must take her place side by side with other states in the great move to make possible a world-wide democracy, and that mine workers would remain loyal in this as in every other crisis was the message John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers of America, delivered to more than 3,000 miners at Ludlow Sunday. Good Roads Men Meet. Colorado Springs.—The highest good roads meeting ever held in the United States was staged on the summit of Pikes Peak when the midsummer gathering of the Pikes Peak Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association assembled for a two-day session. Two Injured When Trains Crash. Carr.—Two trainmen were injured and two locomotives and eight cars of merchandise were practically destroyed here when two extra Union Pacific freights met in head-on collision on the main line in the station yard. Postpone Jewish Conference. New York.—The American Jewish Congress which was to have been held in Washington Sept. 2d has been postponed to Nov. 18th. 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Two German seaplanes were destroyed by the British armed trawler Iceland off Lowestoft. The British have advanced their line in Flanders, where heavy artillery duels are raging. Russians have taken 14,000 prisoners and an immense amount of military stores in their Galician drive. Upholding their alogan, the United States marines—2,700 of them—were the first American troops to land on French soil. Bethmann-Hollweg announces that Germany cannot announce terms of peace and must conquer and demand annexations. Sixteen German airplanes were driven down by British squadrons, ten out of control. Eight British machines are missing. Bethmann-Hollweg, Berlin reports indicate, will remain, but that Foreign Minister Zimmermann and Vice Chancellor Helferich will resign. Russians have broken the twenty-mile front of the Austro-Germans between Halicz and the Carpathians and have captured Halicz, the key to Lemberg, capital of Galicia. Russian troops have occupied the Galician villages of Presovice, Zboroff and Korshiduv. The Austro-German forces have retreated westward across the Little Strína river. The French have again thrown back the crown prince in the Chemin des Dames sector with heavy losses. No quarter is given and therefore few prisoners have been taken by either side. "In a successful raid by us southwest of Hargicourt we captured thirty-five prisoners, including one officer," says London's official announcement. "A hostile raiding party was repulsed near Looz." WESTERN Strike leaders declare I. W. W.'s are not under German influence. Representatives from all the coal camps in District 22 of the United Mine Workers of America met in Cheyenne. Nearly 1,000 horses and mules are threatened by an epidemic of glanders at the military training camp at Fort Snelling, Minn. A dispatch from Kingman, Ariz., states that the Golconda mine there has been closed through activities of the I. W. W. Quiet prevailed Monday among Gallup's striking miners. A number of men returned to work at the Navajo and Weaver mines. Several organizers for the Industrial Workers of the World have been ordered by the authorities to leave Golconda and Chloride, Ariz. A train of twenty-eight cars left Cananea for points in southern Mexico, carrying former workmen at the mines and smelters of the Sonora copper camp. Gen. Barry, commanding the central department, ordered 150 commissioned officers in the reserve corps to report at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., July 20, for training preparatory to instructing part of the new national army. Officials of the United Verde and United Verde Extension mines at Jerome, Ariz., reported their properties were being operated Tuesday with a full force for the first time since the Industrial Workers' strike became effective. Whether alien spies caused the explosion which blew up the black powder magazine at the Mare Island navy yard, at Vallejo, Cal., killing six persons and injuring thirty-eight others, will be determined by a federal investigation. WASHINGTON Prohibition issue may prolong war session of Congress. Billion bushels increase in nation's food supply is forecast. New opposition to food control bill is developing in Senate. National guard to be drafted into federal service on Aug. 5. The Italian mission arrived safely in France on its way back to Italy after a visit to the United States. The food control bill will be voted on in the Senate not later than Saturday, July 21. This decision was reached by unanimous consent of the Senate. Figures disclosed show the naval and military strength of the country now aggregates more than 750,000-man power, either under arms or under riders to join the colors within a month. from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico on Aug. 5. Rio de Janeiro has changed the name of the Avenida Ajhangabahu to Aveida Presidente Wilson as an indication of frindly feeling toward the United States. Reports that Mexico is about to break with Germany led to the authoritative statement that any such move would not be based on advice given by the American government. Urgent pleas to be sent to join the American forces in France are being made by 3,000 Hawaiian militiamen, according to J. Kuhio Kalanianacle, "Prince Cupid," the Hawaiian delegate in Congress, who is urging favorable action by the War Department. FOREIGN Russians gave great demonstration for Americans on Labor Day. Pope Benedict was awakened by an earth shock which shook the whole of Rome early Sunday. All miners in coal mines in southern Saskatchewan have gone on a strike, demanding 20 per cent wage increase. One thousand miners are out. The North China Daily News declares it is virtually established that Gen. Chang Hsun, leader of the imperialist forces, is in German pay, says a Reuter dispatch from Shanghai. Major General John J. Pershing, commander of the American forces in France conferred with his staff concerning plans for the permanent training camp in France and American participation at the fighting front. Vienna dispatches say that disorders on a large scale have broken out in the Moravian coal fields on account of food conditions. Troops summoned to suppress the outbreak were forced to fire, killing or wounding a number of the food rioters. Gen. Chang Hsun, leader of the attempt to place the Manchus again on the throne of China, has resigned all his offices and handed over the administration of affairs in Peking to Gen. Wang, who is a friend of Tuan Chl-Jui, leader of the republican forces. The American commission, headed by Elihu Root, has completed a month's survey of all the phases of the Russian situation and is confident in the belief that the nation will successfully emerge from its internal difficulties and be able to redirect its forces toward the energetic pursuance of the war. SPORTING NEWS Standing of Western League Clubs. CLUBS. Won. Lost. Pct. Des Moines 47 31 .603 Lincoln 45 33 .577 Denver 41 38 .519 Omaha 40 37 .519 Joplin 39 38 .506 Sloux City 38 38 .500 St. Joseph 32 45 .416 Wichita 28 52 .350 The Pike's Peak Fair and Racing Association has been incorporated for $200,000 at Colorado Springs. Sitting on his front porch at Dayton, Ohio, Orville Wright said this is the last war, and that aeroplanes will win this war. Fred Fulton disposed of Jack Moran, local heavyweight, in the third round of their scheduled twelve-round bout at St. Louis. Not many years ago women were conspicuous by their absence in trapshooting matters, but such is not the case today. Thus far eight states have held women's trapshooting championship events. At Chicago Kenneth P. Edwards of Midlothian topped a field of 145 golfers in the 18-hole elimination round of the western amateur championship, playing the 6,503-yards course in 72 strokes, par for the links. His brother, Donald, was second with 76. GENERAL Bar silver was quoted at 79½c an ounce in the New York market Tuesday, the highest price in 24 years. In 1893 bar silver reached 80½c. Boston was elaborately decorated for thousands of delegates and visitors to the convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. H. H. Seldomridge of Colorado Springs, has been named federal mediator to work for a settlement of the differences of coal miners at Gallup, N. M. Kermit Roosevelt, son of the former President, has accepted an offer of a staff commission with the British army, operating against the Turks in Asia Minor. Unable to make a profit because the cost of raw materials is so high, all bean canneries in Utah have suspended operations. H. L. Harrington, president of the Utah Canners' Association announced. Honor will fall to one of the younger society buds of Chicago when Miss Margaretta P. Blair, becomes the "first lady of Ohio" through her marriage to Gov. James M. Cox of that state late in September. A world's record for beef prices was established in Chicago, when T. I. Gunderson, a cattle man of Centerville, Mo., sold forty head to the Armour Packing Company at the stockyards at $14 a hundred. Declaring no person is entitled to live more than a century, Carlos Gardella, 100-year-old recluse, hacked his wrist and throat in an attempt at suicide, but is recovering in a San Rafael, Cal., hospital. Gardella came to California as a Spanish soldier eighty years ago. COLORADO STATE NEWS Western Newspaper Union News Service. COMING EVENTS. Aug. 1—National Convention of African Race at Denver. Aug. 2—M. W. A. Log Rolling at Fort Collins. Sept. 17-22—Colorado State Fair at Pueblo. Pueblo is to have new theater building. Japanese Y. M. C. A. leaders visit Pueblo to obtain pointers. Two battalions of second infantry to be stationed in Pueblo. Colorado National Guards will enter federal service on Aug. 5th. The special session of the Colorado General Assembly will convene July 18. There are now 77 persons furnishing milk daily to the new condensing mill at La Junta. The marriage of Eva Dutton to H. L. Goldsmith, of Denver, it is said, will be annulled. A destructive hail storm swept the south part of Morgan county, doing injury to crops in its path. A total of 29 men enlisted at the army recruiting station in La Junta during the month of June. Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford may be elected president of National Educators' Association at Portland, Ore. The National League Oil and Gas Company of Pueblo, with a capital stock of $50,000, was incorporated. At the request of Secretary of State Noland, a bill is being drawn which will impose a war tax on all corporations in the state. Four men and two women were arrested in Denver in a raid on an alleged "society bootlegging joint" at 2051 Glenarm place. Colorado's winter wheat crop will total 7,258,000 bushels. This is the estimate made by the United States Department of Agriculture. Practically every man enlisted in the Colorado National Guard reported to his respective division preparatory to the mobilization call. A three-mile anti-vice ring may be established around Fort Logan, as the result of a movement set on foot by the Denver branch of the Mothers' congress. A fourth-class postoffice has been established at Mindeman, in Otero County near Rocky Ford and Adina Mindeman was commissioned postmaster. Citizens of Aurora have established a branch of the American Red Cross and will begin relief work as soon as the necessary work shops can be established. While playing soldier with a loaded revolver, Fred Knill, 12, shot and killed his 10-year-old brother, Neal Knill, at the home of their grandmother in Denver. Ignacio is now a postoffice of the third class. The rural route from that office through the Spring Creek section has been changed from a triweekly to a daily. Denver will have a Labor Day parade this year. This was decided upon at a meeting of the building trades council. The parade will be followed by a picnic. Under the direction of G. S. Bilheimer, district executive secretary, nearly one hundred work secretaries of the Y. M. C. A. will go into training at Estes Park. The Colorado delegation in Congress was appealed to by President Moyer of the miners' organization to use its efforts in averting the threatened strike at Leadville. Lieut. W. P. Brown, in charge of the naval recruiting station in Denver, announced that he is authorized by Washington to enroll men in the aviation reserve corps of the navy. W. P. Sugg, 23, was arrested in Denver on telegraphic request from the authorities of Durango, where he is wanted on a charge of photographing a 15-year-old girl in the nude. Colorado's drive on the War Department for the designation in Denver of a military training cantonment and a government horse market, as well as a share of the huge war contracts, is on. Probable withdrawal of divorce proceedings between M. Allen Barth and Mrs. Josephine Hooper Barth is seen by Denver friends of the couple, following advices that the pair have effected a reconciliation and are living together in Pueblo. The selective draft machinery in Colorado is ready for its work of examining and selecting the registered young men of the state to serve in the first national army, according to information sent to Washington by Provost Marshal John Evans. Denver's French society, the local branch of the Alliance Francaise, made preparations for an elaborate fete to be held July 14th, the French national celebration of the fall of the bastile, at the home of Mrs. Horace Bennett at Wolhurst. Colorado homesteaders and others interested in taking up government lands are benefited, according to Denver federal land office officials, by the passage of the Shafroth resolution in the Senate suspending the annual assessment requirement of claims on account of the war EXTRA SESSION CALLED STATE LEGISLATORS WILL MEET ON JULY 18. Governor, In Proclamation, Namer Eight Propositions on Which Legislation Is Desired. Denver.—The expected call for the extra session of the Colorado Assembly was made public by Governor Gunter. The proclamation includes eight distinct propositions and reads: Whereas, It is provided in Section 9 of Article IV of the state constitution that "The governor may on extraordinary occasions convene the General Assembly by proclamation, stating therein the purpose for which it is to assemble"; and. Whereas, The United States is now at war with the Empire of Germany, and has called the entire National Guard of the State of Colorado to its aid, and requires the aid and assistance of this state in other ways, whereby in the opinion of the governor an extraordinary occasion such as is contemplated by the constitution has arisen; Now, Therefore, I Julius C. Gunter, governor of the state of Colorado, do by this proclamation convene the Twenty-first General Assembly of this state and hereby summon the members thereof to meet in special session, at the capitol, in the city of Denver, on Wednesday, the 18th day of July, 1917, at 12 o'clock noon. The purposes for which the General Assembly is convened are as follows: 1st. To provide, either by the issuance of bonds or by taxes, or both, for paying the expenses which have been, or may be, incurred for the raising maintenance, equipment and preparation of the National Guard of the state or federal service; and to provide for paying all other expenses arising out of the matters and things hereinafter specifically referred to; and to make appropriations therefor. 2nd. To provide a guard or force to maintain order in the state. 3rd. To provide for the conservation and distribution of the food supply, and the increase of production. 4th. To permit state banking institutions to enter the federal reserve system. 5th. To provide funds for such other needs and uses of the state as have arisen or may arise out of the war. 6th. To provide for the payment of warrants already issued on account of the National Guard of the state in the year 1916. 7th. To provide for the support and maintenance of the State Soldiers and Sailors Home at Monte Vista. 8th. To provide for the expenses of the special session hereby called. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the state to be affixed here-to at Denver, Colorado, this 6th day of July, 1917. JULIUS C. GUNTER, Governor. Attest: JAMES R. NOLAND, Secretary of State. High Prices for State Land Sold. Approximately 13,000 acres of state lands were sold at public auction by Register of the Land Board Vivian, the parcels sold ranging from forty to 160 acres, and in many instances the price being higher than the appraised value. The average price paid being $14 an acre and the highest price paid per acre was $2 for forty acres in Boulder county. The location of the land placed on sale was in Weld, Larimer, Arapahoe, Phillips, Kiowa, El Paso, Boulder, Montezuma, Otero, Las Anamas, Yuma, Washington, Baca and Adams counties. Geologist After Fake Oil Companies. Prof. Russell D. George, expert geologist of the University $ \mathcal{I} $ Colorado, has been called upon by Attorney General Hubbard to investigate the oil lands of the state and to locate possible oil fields as a result of several complaints received of a number of fake oil companies operating in the state. Colorado Guard Camps Chosen. Adjutant General Baldwin has selected the following places for guard mobilization: First regiment of infantry, Fort Logan, Denver. Second regiment of infantry, state fair grounds, Pueblo. Signal corps, state rifle range, Golden. First regiment of cavalry, Overland Park, Denver. Engineers, Boulder. Farmers Urged to Plant Winter Wheat Colorado farmers are urged by Lou D. Sweet, chairman of the sub-committee on seeds of the state ways and means committee, to plant every available acre they can in winter wheat. Best Men Asked for Riley Camp. Misunderstanding which has spread through the state concerning the requirements for entry into the second officers' training camp, which will open Aug. 27, is said by officers in charge of the applications to have hampered them in their efforts to secure the state's quota. Maj. A. M. Fuller of Fort Logan, who has charge of selecting the men, intends starting an active campaign to secure additional applications. The number allotted to Colorado is 152 men. NOTHING DOWN AND 17 CTS. A DAY BUYS A PIANO. SALE NOW ON. THE PIANO EXCHANGE H. A. TRIGGS, Manager 211 Charles Block. Cor. 15th and Curtia Streets. Phone Champa 3742. The Cha Twer Is DRUGS, CHEMICAL WE S Prescript Phone us and we will JAMES BOLDE and L 924 19th 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. BOLDEN BROS. 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PHONE GALLUP 942 TIG le Groceries COMPANY e South 1608 VINE NELLY Denver, Cola OLORADG \e7 KS AT A pete ee B8 fete pe Gea eG ie Gee a ee dee onal Pa a itl Ages Tan OLA A Bre hinge z oats ae A AB AG ery = sf Ale a ARIS ta ME pe PSF = Pe ee = ai Sago ero toon ee Geil Cacti ateeehs baseas ae pried baa Bees SUBSCRIPTION RATES, : SENICG MOWING oe dss cc svennsanetih seen see pe Vuenshs se seh boe eee deseweseetss 000 cies iv Beane: Son a ee SSIS i en eee ee Heh UuehW cna pac in DUle aabasttthn. th cette Gee tage Stil Leva NIRA Siena eT asaya PRT aa Communications to receive attention must be newsy, upon important sub- ne Serer er ep area ee eat ee NEGROES MUST QUALIFY DOUBLY. ‘N A RECENT ISSUE of one of our dailies, we noticed an article referring I to two of our leading citizens, Mesdames Washington and Thrower, who are now at the Loretto Heights with the girls who are taking a course of military instructions in preparation for certain duties if it becomes neces- sary to use them, These two members of our race are qualified in the culinary art and have served for years in this capacity with some of the old- est and best families of this city, and although they had not the opportunity of graduating from graded or high schools, as their children, yet as one of the results of the law of contact or association, we know these women to speak the English language not in the dialectic form or colloquialism, as this article made it appear when reference was made to their conversations with the instructors of these military-trained girls, and yet the usual fun that is made of us even when we improve affording our opponents mirth and a lot at that, spells an underlying and hateful disposition to see us cast off the mantle of illiteracy and ignorance and garb ourselves in improved intelli- gence, good speaking and polished English, The old expression of the frogs in the pond, “What is fun to you is death to us,” is often repeated by us, as it is painful to note that the more we endeavor whether through our men and women or boys and girls to lift ourselves to that standard of self-respect- ing and intelligent manhood and womanhood, there is always some agent, whether an individual or institution, to offer burlesque, throw cold water on our progress or dampen our ardor in our ambitious attempts. There are some people who argue that these things should be left alone, as they amount only to jocularity, but we cannot agree, as from our experience when we ex- perience grammatical errors, mistakes in orthography and ambiguousness in composition in our dailies we are quite willing to throw the blame somewhere else than on the high-salaried employé, but the moment anything of the kind occurs in one of our journals, then the worst reflections are cast on us. ‘These women in question have been thrown in the company of men and wom- en who have graduated from some of the leading universities at home and abroad and whenever we approach them on business it is always a pleasure to hear their speech, which is opposite to bad or what is commonly called “broken English, and, what is more, they have daughters and other relatives that have graduated from the high schools of the city, and these graduates help to improve them in the art of speaking correctly. It therefore devolves upon us to qualify to the highest degree possible if we must not become the viétims of this TOM FOOLERY Race Superiority, and our boys and girls should profit by this that you must make it In the double, if you must get away from such stupid, unnecessary and unwarrant- able burlesques or unfair reflections on your usage of the ENGLISH LAN- GUAGE. STRIKES AND OTHER INTERNAL TROUBLES, TRIKES IN THEIR ENTIRETY may not be denousced if the reasonable- S ness of the strike can be seen through, as employers who refuse to be mindful of the wants of employés for just and adequate living may be forced to agree to conditions which result in betterment for the workmen and improvement of the firm, But when a country or nation is facing a crisis which strikes at its very vitals it seems to us an act very disloyal to hamper our government, already burdened with other internal troubles, and we cannot help from agreeing with our government and their representatives that the striking element in these United States must be brought to their senses at this time. On every hand we find wages and salaries are being increased b# the various corporations so as to assist their employés to com- bat the high cost of living; again, the government in its investigation is showing up the un-American side of the exorbitant profit maker, and it will only be a matter of time when they must yield to the request of the nation’s head or they be put out of business by commandeering their stock and disposing of same at prices within the reach of all. The feelings of the real American can be well recognized and find an echo in the heart of such citi- zens who feel that the old feud between Labor and Capital can be put down or abolished with satisfaction to both parties, in the following expression from James S. Douglas, president of the Phelps-Dodge Corporation of Arizona, when he declared there would be no compromise between the Old Dominion Company and the strikers: “There will be no compromise because you cannot compromise with a rattlesnake,” said Mr, Douglas. “That goes for both the International Union and the 1.W.W. This is the part of a nation-wide propaganda and the al- leged grivvances are only talking points for that propaganda. The I.W.W.'s say any concession made to them by the operators at this time is not binding in the future and at best is only temporary. It is against their principles to make any agreements with the mine owners, and they say the ultimate concession is the turning over the mines to them and the abolition of the wage system.” , This proves without a doubt that this organization is bent on offering support to our enemy by its repeated acts of disturbance and that the gov- ernment’s determination to suppress such acts will meet with the hearty re- sponse of every loyal citizen. Disasters are still rampant and on the increase, while blame is being attached to pro-Germans, and the vigilance of the United States secret service cannot be too great, as every individual that feels he would gladly serve his country’s interests, which are really his, should set himself out for the purpose of opposing to the utmost such deplorable acts and their agents. Here is an opportunity to prove where the Negro stands, and as we have often said, that having proven again and again his flawless devotion and loyalty to this country in all her periods of stress, we are still resolved, and the sooner the power is given us the better, to wage an in- creasing and relentless action against the doers of evil and the promoters of obstruction, | Americans Must Realize That War | . . Now Involves Their Own Security By United States Senator WILLIAM E,BORAH of Idaho, a For nearly three years the American people ha BQ. been Jed to look upon this war as a European war— * 3 war with which they had little to do either in thoug! i, om _ or act. This was thoroughly and persistently drill © 4B | ° into the minds of our people. ‘The mere declaration | se} war did not wholly, it seems, revolutionize the publ : mind in this respect. A great many of our peopl A even those whose interests in the war are keen an 5 Liem whose patriotism is undoubted, look upon this war ; gee WA) 2 European war and continue to treat it as such. § o = long as that condition continues we shall make pro; For nearly three years the American people have been led to look upon this war as a European war—a war with which they had little to do either in thought or act. This was thoroughly and persistently drilled into the minds of our people. The mere declaration of war did not wholly, it seems, revolutionize the public mind in this respect. A great many of our people, even those whose interests in the war are keen and whose patriotism is undoubted, look upon this war as a European war and continue to treat it as such. So long as tHat condition continues we shall make prog- ress slowly in the mobilization of our military forces for the conflict. And if it should continue indefinitely, we would not in any true sense mobilize our forces at all. * Tegislation alone cannot save us; food dictators cannot save us; bureaus cannot save us; only the aroused and sustained interest, the concentration and devotion of a hundred million people can save us. This cannot be had until the people as a whole come to believe and understand beyond peradventure that this is now our war and involves the immediate and vital interests, institutions and welfare of our own country and the security of our own people. Can we not Americanize this war? We have just and abundant reasons for doing so. Since we entered the war and as the situation now ‘exists, it is in every sense an American war, and no nation has more at stake or will be called upon to make greater sacrifice in the end, in all probability, than our own. If any man doubts the interest we have in the war, let him reflect upon the future in case the opposing powers are successful. One shudders to think of the humiliation, the degradation and the sacrifice we shall experience. It seems to me, therefore, in all candor, that we may as well suspend for a time this surfeit of talk about democracy as an abstract principle of government to be applicd benignantly and indiscriminately to every people, wherever or however situated, and spend more time, write more edito- rials, and express more views relative to the interests and welfare of this particular democracy of ours. Its whole future and*its whole existence are wrapped up now in the success of this fight in which we are engaged, and it is a theme, as it occurs to me, upon which we may well concentrate our minds and our thought. Every Member of Uncle Sam’s Army “Mentally and Physically Fit By WARREN T. BROWNE Every medical officer in the federal service who examines applicants for enlistment must certify in the case of a successful applicant that “he has no mental or physical defect disqualifying him for service in the United States army.” To the layman the tests made often seem unduly severe. Even civilian physicians are apt to consider the line too strictly drawn. In the examinations for the Plattsburg camp the candidate often appeared with a certificate from his physician stating that he was “fit for service,” and was extremely indignant when he was rejected by the army surgeon who made the examination. ‘The result was that for many days the newspapers contained letters from candidates who asserted that they had always been “perfectly well,” had always “played tennis and golf,” and were star athletes at school and college. The answer might be made that war is neither tennis nor golf, and that even the perils and vicissitudes of the college athlete, from the bruises and fractures of the football field to the more insidious dangers of ice cream soda, are hardly comparable with trench warfare. The recruit is chosen from two points of view: First, the United States as an employer. Does he have the necessary intelligence end the required education to make a good soldier? By education I refer to his command of the English language and his apparent ability to under- stand and carry out commands. Second, the physical qualifications of the recruit. Has he sufficient physical endurance to carry out the daily routine of a soldier, and has he, or can he, develop sufficient reserve force to stand up under the strain of unusual physical exertion? No matter how well a soldier serves during what might be called his normal activi- ties, he is worse than useless if he becomes an additional burden to the ermy during periods of unusual stress. Great American Medical Discoveries | Bear Stamp “Made in Germany” . By DR. CH ARLES H. MAYO. President of American Medical Association {any important discoveries in medicine in America have not been ed here until they have been appropriated by Teutons and returned with the stamp “Made in Germany.” ‘he great medical profession of this country has not stood as a united for that which is American in medicine. Many, while abroad, have sized for medical conditions at hdme, and for personal advancement often written about and discussed as remarkable European discov- | that are trivial. yur country has done much for the advancement of the medical se n through the enactment of just laws requiring standards of educa- Through the efforts of the committee on medical education, our Bane accel atacand LT Many important discoveries in medicine in America have not been accepted here until they have been appropriated by Teutons and returned to us with the stamp “Made in Germany.” The great medical profession of this country has not stood as a united body for that which is American in medicine. Many, while abroad, have apologized for medical conditions at home, and for personal advancement have often written about and discussed as remarkable European discov- cries that are trivial. Our country has done much for the advancement of the medical pro- fession through the enactment of just laws requiring standards of educa- tion. Through the efforts of the committee on medical education, our profession has largely aided in the standardizationof medical colleges. Through the work of this board, many of the inefficient medical colleges have been forced to close, to the great ultimate good of medical science and of the people served by their graduates. ; The added requirements of preliminary education and increased years of medical study were so great, however, with the elimination of 40 per cent of the colleges, and the years of study more than doubled, we have little more than one-third as many students of medicine now as in 1900. Fewer doctors, better-trained nurses to take some of their work, better-edvcated people, and preventive medicine to reduce sickness, maintain an even balance, however. Now will come a hysterical demand to lower the bars of educational medical requirements under pretext of the necessity of war. It must not be permitted. If ever we need educated men, it is now and heresfter, Trimmed Hats ee for "gl ue Hats that were oe oF $8.50, $10, $12.50 OC So Ne) and $15 O PW Reduced for Immediate a Clearance = Fire —Smart Trimmed Hats agucmaae for street and dress a | Se wear. ? —Hats for motoring. ty of Hats for traveling SAM and for general vaca- ( tion wear. a 6 t —Reduced for immedi- ee. ate clearance to $5.00. pose Second Floor—Joslin’s. e aE a ae ———— Good-Looking Tub Skirts For the Week-End For Summertime Generally SECOND FLOOOR—JOSLIN’S —Skirts fashionable to the minute—sport pockets, novelty belts, ete. —Made of good materials, well tailored—that's the reason they retain their shape after being washed time and again. —Of fine cotton gabardine and pique. —At $2.75, $3.50, $3.75 and $5.00. —A splendid assortment of handsome Sport Skirts at $2.95 and $3.50. e © < 4 Cy ee ae ’ : : Don’t Forget this Date Thursday, July 26 Great Dancing Contest BETWEEN é : Mr. L. B. Robinson “THE TEXAS IDOL” Mr. Joe Maxey “PRIDE OF COLORADO” Three other Colorado and Texas couples, Two handsome prizes for the winners, Come out and help root for Texas, Come out and help pull for Colorado. Full Orchestra Admission, 25 Cents BILLY KNIGHT, Floor Manager REFRESHMENTS ELECTRIC FANS pein ae ean Oe Troubles of a Lazy Man. “A lazy man ain't likely to be happy,” said Uncle Eben. “He gen- erally gits a bad disposition tryin’ to scare other people into doin’ de work.” We are asking our subscrib. ers not to take offense at the bills we send them, as the debts are of long standing and the law compels us to file an accur- ate statement of our income. Your early settlement will be greatly appreciated. Curse of Modern I If. To eat what you like, and all you Uke. may be a merry life, but it will be a short one. ‘The curse of modern Ufe is overteeding—Dr, Frank Crane. ——— Worth While. They tel: us that not a sound has ever ceased to vibrate through space; that not a ripple has ever been lost upon the ocean. Much more is it true that not a true thought, not a pure resolve, not a loving act has ever gone forth in vain—Exchange. THE COLORADO STATESMAN J. W. Levell of 2546 South Broadway, is suffering with the rheumatism. Mrs. E. H. Jones left last Sunday for an extensive visit with her sisters in Des Moines, Iowa, and St. Paul, Minn. rado Statesman wishes this agent this firm a long career of usefulness with the hope of her determinat becoming very effective. NOTICE. Housewives notice on an ins Misses Lillian and Louise Ray of Jefferson, Texas, and Mrs. Jimmie M. Garner of Dallas, Texas, the guests of Mrs. J. E. Thomas, of 2443 Court place. Mrs. A. L. Mason of Humboldt street, a prominent church, club and lodge worker of Shorter church, accompanied by Mrs. M. L. Williams, will leave the city Monday to attend Grand Lodge of U. B. F.'s in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Jordan Tinsley left for Oakley, Kan., Monday, in company with Miss Stella Brown to join his wife. Mrs. M. Brown returned home last week from Oakley, Kan., where she has been visiting friends. Mr. Thompson, one of the representative citizens of Pueblo, arrived in the city last week to attend the funeral of the late W. B. Townsend, attorney-at-law. Mr. Thompson was a great friend and staunch supporter of the race leader's activities. T. O. Mason was appointed clerk in the office of Mr. Charles H. Leckenby, state auditor, last Monday. Mr. Mason was a railway mail clerk in Albuquerque, N. M., before coming to Denver to live. He is president of a political club and takes quite an active part in politics. Dr. C. D. De Frantz is gradually improving, being able to sit up. He returned home last Saturday, to the delight of his many friends and anxiety of his patients. We wish this popular physician a speedy restoration to health and an early resumption of practice. Albert Cunningham returned to Denver from Hot Springs, South Dakota, after an absence of twenty-two years. Mr. Cunningham will spend the summer season here, visiting friends and relatives. He is alarmed over the wonderful improvement and rapid development of the city, and hopes the people of this race have siezed the opportunity of joining the march of progress. Presiding Elder Pope's official visit to Casper, Wyo., last Thursday was the occasion of the organization of Grace A. M. E. Church, with Rev. J. O. Minor pastor, also the culmination of an initial rally which resulted in $230. While there, Rev. Pope assisted in selecting a fine church lot on one of the principal streets and began negotiation for the same. The fact that Billy Knight is the manager of the Great Dancing Contest on Thursday, July 26, at Old Colony Hall, it is of satisfactory interest to the public that a splendid enjoyment is assured them. What with a full orchestra and a good current of ice-cool air from the recently installed electrical apparatus, a large attendance will greet the contestants of this event, giving Mr. Knight the support he merits in his capacity as specialist for public entertainments. Charles E. Olden will leave the city today for St. Paul, Minn., after visiting with his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Froman, for a few weeks. Mr. Olden is one of the promising youths of St. Paul, who, in his endeavor to reach the topmost treadle of the ladder, encourages the young men of his race to achieve the most and the best that can be gotten educationally, so as to fit themselves for the demand that, sooner or later, must come for the services of qualified men. Having traveled extensively, he is adding greatly to his storehouse of knowledge in the unlimited school of experience. Miss Alyce Ham returned from her vacation with renewed health and vigor to resume her important position as Advertising Manager of the A. T. Lewis & Son Dry Goods Co. Being associated with the firm for several years, and devoting her time and special interest to its improvement and success, she is determined to set a standard for Western business firms and patrons that will not be equalled nor surpassed. The Colo- rado Statesman wishes this agent of this firm a long career of usefulness, with the hope of her determination becoming very effective. NOTICE. Housewives / notice on an inside page of this issue, a whole page devoted to the method of canning fruit and vegetables taught by the United States Department of Agriculture. NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF "A" CO. COLORADO COLORED BATTALION. You are requested to be present at our headquarters, 2615 Welton street, Tuesday evening, July 17th, at 7 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of drill practice. Captain Amos Elliston. WE HAVE LOST A GREAT FRIEND AND LEADER I have not words with which to express the deep sense of feeling and regret over the loss of our dear friend and statesman, Judge W. B. Townsend, of whom I have known for more than sixteen years, and have always known him to be a man that the Negro race could trust, and at anywhere and time always willing and ready to give his very life for his race. I believe that I express the sentiments of every loyal man and woman of the race in the state of Colorado, when I say that we mourn in our hearts the death of our friend and great leader, W. B. Townsend. Life is real, Life is earnest, And the grave is not its goal. Dust thou art to dust returneth, Was not spoken by the soul. H. F. CHAMBERS. JOSLIN CO. IN ANOTHER MOVE. You cannot beat this firm for improvement, addition, special class of goods at moderate prices, is the consensus of public opinion, and they are always making it comfortable for the accommodation of the increased patronage by having spacious departments for their goods. This new move is the Carpet and Rug Department, which is removed from the third floor of the old quarters to the fourth floor of the Rialto Theatre building, adjoining the Joslin block. The department, being well lighted and nicely finished, will afford customers every advantage to make best selection of goods in this line. CAMPBELL CHAPEL AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH. 23rd and Lawrence Streets. A. M. Ward, Minister. Residence, 1218 23rd Street. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Allen C. E. League, 7 p. m. Prayer and class meeting Wednesday, 8 p.m. Sunday class meeting, 12:30 o'clock. The public is invited to come and worship with us. Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D., of Chicago, Ill., presiding bishop of the 5th Episcopal District, will preach at Campbell Chapel Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Our rally fund continues to grow. None of the loyal members want to be posted with the slackers, hence the pastor and trustees have decided to keep the paid list open for registration until July 15th. The roll of honor with names of all who helped will be framed for record. The Usher's Club of Campbell Chapel was banqueted by Mr. Samuel Johnson at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Pollard on East 24th avenue, Monday evening. Guests of honor were present from Shorter chapel, Zion Baptist and the Redeemer Protestant Eniscional Churches. Mr. Pollard, the president, read a very helpful and interesting paper upon "The Needs of the Negro." Mrs. Eugene Moore rendered pleasing vocal solos. Mr. Wilson gave two selections from Dunbar. Miss Ethel Fitzhugh was in charge of the program. Mrs. Minnie Hayes and Mr. Moore furnished special music. The dinner was served in courses upon which the gathering feasted till after midnight. FUNERAL NOTICE. Douglas Undertaking Company. John Thompson, 38 years, departed this life Saturday, July 7th. Funeral Notice later. Mr. Edward Charles Barbour, aged 60, devoted husband of Mrs. E. C. Barbour, 3333 Williams street, departed this life Wednesday, July 11th, 2:45 p. m. Funeral services to be held Saturday, July 14th, 2 p. m., from Douglas Undertaking Chapel, Rev. D. E. Overs officiating, assisted by Rev. A. M. Ward. Interment at Riverside. Funeral car. Friends invited. BON VIVANT SUMMER OUTING. Former gay Paree had not the ghost of a look-in with the members of the famous Bon Vivant Club in their summer outing last Tuesday evening, when they filled six of the largest passenger auto-cars from Denver for their destination at El Mont, Wheatridge, Colo., the beautiful and attractive home of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Wright. The premises were decorated with a variety of Japanese lanterns, and the beautiful summer foliage on the background lent an aspect on which the eye feasted with the greatest pleasure. The orchestra, hidden by a bank of roses and wild flowers, discoursed American and French airs, while the guests, consisting of members and their wives, strolled leisurely over the well-laid-out grounds typical of a preparation for a great lawn fete, and engaging in the usual greetings, "Bon soir, Monsieur"; "Bon soir, Madame"; "Comment vous portez-vous?" reminded one of a visit to some of the French boulevards and esplanades, for which that country is famous. Dancing was kept up till the wee sma' hours of the morning, interspersed with a bonne-bouche, consisting of a poulet salade with des amandes, des oranges, des noisettes, and after a very enjoyable event the Bons, with their showers of "Portez-vous bien," "Adieu," "Au revoir," reluctantly departed for their homes, and now tout le monde en parle. This proves that the jolly good fellows of this club have resolved to have their pleasures before they are drafted for the trenches, and we say, "Go to it; enjoy yourself, as it is not known what lies in A TOMORROW." FUNERAL OBSEQUIES OF THE LATE W. B. TOWNSEND, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. OVER 2,000 persons attended the funeral ceremonies of the late William Bolden Townsend, held from Shorter church last Sunday afternoon—an event that caused the greatest manifestation of regret and sympathy over the loss of a man who had formed acquaintances and friends in every sphere of usefulness in this community. The Knights of Pythias fraternal organization, of which he was a member, and also Grand Attorney, paid their last respects by turning out in large numbers from the three lodges, Nos. 5, 11, 15, and the uniform rank, a very efficient auxiliary of the order. The services were out of the ordinary, as there was no funeral sermon. The Rev. Williams, pastor of the church, meeting the cortege at the main entrance, proceeded up the aisle repeating the biblical sentences while the soft but touching strains of the organ added impressiveness to the solemnity. After the singing of a hymn by the choir and the reading of the scriptures, Dr. J. H. P. Westbrook, a leading city physician in the capacity of Master of Ceremonies, announced a number of speakers, who offered short eulogies on the life and character of the deceased. The following addressed the congregation: Rev. A. M. Ward, "Kansas Reminiscences," the noted divine having been associated with the honored dead from early life. V. P. Hewetson-Watson, "His Career as a Journalist"; Dr. William Sharpley, state and municipal official, "As I Knew Him"; Rev. D. E. Over, "A Place Man"; Attorney Geo. Ross, "As a Lawyer"; George Gross, "As a Citizen"; Attorney Frank D. Taggart, "His Professional Standing." These were interspersed with songs, "The End of a Perfect Day" and "Flee As a Bird," which were rendered by the Morgan T. Jackson Vocal Trio, and Miss Jessie Andrews, respectively. The congregation joining with the choir in the singing of the soothing and comforting hymn, "Lead Kindly Light," showed signs of being deeply affected, and after the Knights of Pythias concluded their service the remains were exposed to the public and the return march was made, thence to Fairmount cemetery by auto, where the bier was deposited under the sod which now entertains the body from which it was gotten taking from us all that was mortal of a man who served his country, his people and his God in the way he thought and felt—best to himself and others. The floral offerings from state and city officials as well as friends of the deceased were numerous and beautiful. "The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave. eer gave, Await allike the inevitable hour, The paths of glory lead but to the grave." Card of Thanks. To the many friends who so kindly assisted and gave to me their sympathy in my bereavement, and to those who sent such beautiful floral tokens of respect to the memory of my departed husband, I tender to each and all of you my sincere thanks. MRS. W. B. TOWNSEND. The Women's Union Rescue Mission will hold an old-time camp meeting at Thirty-eighth and Blake streets, beginning July 16. Everybody welcome. MRS. OLIVE ELLIOTT, Leader. MRS. JESSIE WIMS, Secretary. Clearance Sale Now On $11 For $15 - $18 - $20 - $22 Men's and Young Men's $25 to $30 Summer Suits In Scores of Newest Models $17 THE Cheyenne, Wyo., July 8, 1917. Mr. J. D. D. Rivers. Greetings;—In accordance with the national feeling that we should curtail expenses in every direction, and with the feeling of the National Defense Council that sectional conventions be discouraged as the war becomes more acute, we have found it advisable to postpone the meeting of the North-Western Federation of C. W. C. until the week before the national meeting, 1918. The Women's Searchlight Club of Cheyenne, Wyo., very cordially continue its invitation until that time. Yours in the extension of women's work through sane measures. COLORED COMPANY CHOoses OFFICERS Thomas L. Cate, formerly of the Twenty-fourth United States infantry, was chosen captain; Robert Franklin, also formerly of the Twenty-fourth infantry, was chosen first lieutenant; Alfred Trailer, second lieutenant, and Luther Hudson, first sergeant of the Pueblo company of the colored battalion of the Colorado National Guard when the company was organized at a meeting in the old Armory hall, last night. Major Thomas Campbell of Denver, head of the battalion, was present at the organization. The Pueblo company now includes 60 men. A company has been organized in Denver, and another will be organized soon in Colorado Springs.—Pueblo Chieftain. REGARDLESS of the tremendous advances in woolens, linings, trimmings and labor, we will, as usual, "clear" our stocks at the same prices which prevailed for years under normal conditions. You can forget the price asked for these summer suits, for prices are nothing when you realize that every garment in this stupendous assortment was made by one of America's recognized leading tailors, and the fabrics are from the foremost looms of the world. Our guarantee goes with every suit as to style, fit and service. Our great clearance sales—and this is our sixtieth—are simply the mediums through which we "clear" our stocks of broken lines and which enable us to conform to our inviolate policy of never carrying over merchandise from one season to another, regardless of war conditions, woolen situation, or other contingencies. MAY TH & CHAMPA ST MAY Dents in hard wood may be removed, but the process requires time and patience. Cover the spot with at least four thicknesses of damp paper. On them place a hot iron for a moment. This will raise the dented wood, but, of course, plays havoc with the varnish. Repeat the process until the surface is even, then sandpaper the wood down, rub with alcohol or varnish and refinish the wood. If the dent is very slight a red hot poker held above it may be sufficient to remove the dent and the varnish may not be injured below the surface. Should it be harmed an application of equal parts of olive oil, vinegar and alcohol will restore the finish. Success and Failure. Those who have suffered through failure may turn success into noble uses. Though they may perceive the insincerity of the success-lovers they may be tolerant enough to recognize it as merely one of the many forms of human weakness. And on those who while they were still failures treated them with consideration they may pour the sunshine of their favor. Perhaps in their success they will realize that there is one thing that seems almost as bad as flattery, and that is the fear of success, which comes both from easy and jealousy, as well as from the realization of the cruelty that successful people so often practice. Fern Hall, 2711 Welton, R. L. Phynix, Manager, Phone Main 2860. --- Men's and Young Men's $35 to $40 Fancy Summer Suits in the Season's Newest Styles and Models $23 CO There are lots of things in the world that you don't know anything about, and one of them is that whenever you laugh in the theater, there is a stage manager just out of sight around the proscenium, holding a stop-watch on you, and trying to time your share in the performance. He is also timing you for a "record," but that is incidental and one of his pleasures, that later he may boast to other stage managers. His actual business is to see how much or how little you play his farce for him. If you think that a laugh is a laugh and that ends it—a mere volatile and fugitive and egg ballion without form or substance, you are too much addicted to your own point of view. A laugh to the stage manager is just as integral and substantial a thing as a sack of meal Tunny Japanese Fish. Tunny are caught along the Pacific coast of Japan from Formosa as far north as the Hokkaido. The total annual catch varies greatly, but the average for recent years has been 25,000,000 pounds, valued at $1,000,000. Water-Loving Trees Water-loving trees along streams often consume more water than they save. Estimates are that a beech forest will transpire nearly 50 per cent of an annual precipitation of 20 inches, while a coniferous forest but eight per cent of the same or like precipitation. THE KITCHEN CABINET A man's value in the world is estimated and paid for according to the ability he uses, not what he possesses. All who would joy win, must share it; Happiness was born a twin. -Byron. COOLING THINGS FOR HOT DAYS. Ice-cold coffee diluted about half the strength used when serving it hot, is a most refreshing cool drink for warm weather. Serve it with a slice of lemon in each cup. VINEGAR Iced Cocoa. Sift a cupful of cocoa with three-quarters of a cupful of sugar, pour a cupful of hot water over the mixture and boil until a rich sirup results. Keep this in a jar in the ice chest and when wishing to serve it, a tablespoonful of the sirup is stirred into a glass of cold milk. Cocoa is liked by some with a very little vanilla flavor and a teaspoonful of cornstarch to give it more richness. A pinch of cinnamon or cloves is another addition liked by some. Chill the cocoa, mix it with sugar and cream and serve with whipped cream on top. Fruit Mint Julep.—Boil three pints of water and one and a half pounds of sugar ten minutes. Remove from the heat and add a packed cupful of mint leaves. Cover and let stand ten minutes. Strain through two thicknesses of cheesecloth and cool. Strain the juice of 12 lemons, add one and a half cupfuls each of orange and strawberry juice and turn into the mint stirup; let blend at least an hour. When ready to serve pour a quart of charged water over a large piece of ice in the punchbowl, then turn in the mint julep. Sprigs of mint and a few slices of fresh strawberries make a pretty addition to the bowl. The secret of fine-flavored ice tea is to make it fresh. Draw the tea about three minutes, then pour it over ice and let stand in chipped ice until chilled. Serve by filling glasses one-third full of shaved ice and top with a bit of lemon. Let each person sweeten his own tea. Gingerade.—This is a drink which should be used as it is not only palatable but economical. Stir a tablespoonful of ginger with four of sugar, add a pint of chilled water and serve when settled. Some like a dash of vinegar, others a little molasses instead of sugar for sweetening. This is an old-fashioned harvest drink. Orangeade.—For this simple drink allow a pint of cold water for each pint of orange juice with the juice of one lemon. Add sugar to taste and stand near the ice until ready to serve. At serving time beat an egg very light and pour the liquid over it. Serve at once. Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall—Oliver Goldsmith. It's the man's own push that generally gets him a pull. ECONOMY HINTS. When vegetables such as lettuce are wilted do not throw them away, wash in cold water then place in a pail tightly covered and let stand an hour or two when the crisp freshness will have returned. Parsley may be kept for two or three weeks, by washing it carefully and then putting it into a glass jar with a cover well screwed on. It will help to wash the parsley In a pall tightly covered and let stand an hour or two when the crisp freshness will have returned. Parsley may be kept for two or three weeks, by washing it carefully and then putting it into a glass jar with a cover well screwed on. It will help to wash the parsley once or twice during the time it is kept, shaking off the surplus water. A coffee can is a fine receptacle for crisping lettuce or parsley as it is easier to handle from a large-mouthed receptacle. This is the season for mushrooms and they may be found in old pastures or woods in abundance, affording delicious food at little cost. Raspberries and strawberries keep better when spread out on a platter or plate, in fact twice as long as when heaped in a dish; the weight of the berries crush and spoil them. Oatmeal Cookies.—Take two cupfuls of fine or ground oatmeal which has been browned, two cupfuls of flour, one egg, a half cupful of sour milk and a half teaspoonful of soda, a half cupful of shortening and a cupful of sugar, add raisins and nuts and drop from a teaspoon on a well-greased baking pan. Rhubarb is delicous baked, using a cupful of sugar to a pint of finely cut rhubarb. Bake in an earthen dish until teltlike in consistency. Rhubarb Cup Pudding.—Put a teaspoonful of sweetened, stewed rhubarb into a buttered cup. Pour boiling water on a pint of bread crumbs and let them soak until soft and then drain. Add a well beaten egg to the crumbs, a tablespoonful of sugar and a little nutmeg. Turn this over the rhubarb in the cups and bake. Add a cupful of chopped peanuts that have been carefully cleaned from the little brown husk, to a well cooked corn mush and mold in a small bread pan to cut in slices to fry. Other nuts such as hickory or walnut meats may be added, but the peanuts are so common that they are always in the market. Nellie Maxwell LONG WEDDINGS IN PERSIA Ceremonies, Continuing Several Days, Among Most Curious and Elaborate in the World. The marriage ceremonies which solemnize a wedding among the Mohammedans of Persia are among the most curious and elaborate in the world. Any American bridegroom who dislikes what men are wont to describe as the "fuss and bother" of a formal wedding should regard the case of his Persian brother and take heart. The Persian ceremony may take from one to two weeks for its completion. Often the betrothal is a matter of many years' standing, having been arranged by the parents when the principals were still young children. When the time for the marriage arrives the guests are summoned by heralds, who go about the neighboring villages, bearing gifts of apples, cloves and roses to accompany the invitations. When some powerful personage is to be invited, the father of the bridegroom does not send a herald, but goes himself, bearing as rich a present as he can afford to give. Before the wedding there is also a curious little business arrangement entered into. This is the matter of "kaben," or the price of divorce. A sum is agreed upon in advance by the payment of which the future husband can put aside his wife at any time. When it is desired to make the divorce difficult, the kaben is set at some impossible sum or commodity. The husband may be required to give the bride a hundredweight of mosquito wings, or one of his arms or legs, before he can divorce her, a condition which generally makes the marriage a permanent affair. The actual wedding festivities extend over days. The guests are given rooms in the house and served with rich foods and sweetmeats. Musicians and dancing girls are hired to entertain them, and if the families of the bride and groom are rich the favorite sport of the Persians may be staged by a pair of professional wrestlers. After the celebration has lasted three or four days the bride rides heavily veiled to her new home on horseback. She is followed by porters bearing her dowry on their backs. The wedding celebration then continues for several days longer. The Russian Peasants. The taking over of some of the czar's landed possessions recalls the fact that Albert J. Beveridge, in his book, "The Russian Advance," published a few years ago and in which he gathered political, social and economic facts, states that even then the Russian peasant was looking forward "to a second emancipation, giving them new additions of land absolutely and without any cost whatever to themselves." When the peasant ceased to be a slave he did not comprehend that he was still not free to use his master's tools or to cut from the landowners's forests timber for his use. "The most curious situations," says Mr. Beveridge, "are even yet arising, growing out of this inability of the peasant to comprehend the obligation as well as the benefits of his emancipation. Liberties are taken by the Russian peasant with the property of a Russian proprietor which would not be tolerated for an instant by an American in the same situation. In all of this there is not the slightest impertinence, not the least intention to wrong the landed proprietor, nor the faintest conception on the part of the peasant that there is anything immoral in what he does. He or his fathers did the like before, and he just continues to do the same as a matter of course." New Medical Marvel. Of all the remarkable medical innovations, probably the most marvelous is a new antiseptic solution perfected after ten years' work by Dr. Wilfred Fraalick of New York; Dr. Oscar Eckstein of the University of Berlin, and Dr. A. C. Allen of the University of Chicago. It is superior to the famous Carrel-Dakin solution because, in addition to everything that preparation can do, it can be used on the brain and in the abdominal cavity and can be injected directly into the blood without danger. The last named quality makes it of startling significance in the treatment of blood poisoning. While to put the Carrel-Dakln solution into the veins of a patient would mean certain death, the new preparation, a chlorinated solution of permanganate of potash, can be run directly into the blood stream without disturbing anything there except the evil elements meant to be attacked. The Grouches. Two men sat glaring and glowering at each other in a provincial Y. M. C. A. "Who are the two grouches?" a salesman asked. "One is our hotel proprietor," a native answered, "and the other is the editor of the local paper." "What's got their goat?" "Well," said the native, "it seems that at our school treat last evening the magician asked for the loan of a handkerchief, and somebody handed him up a big square of muslin. "The magician unfolded the square and said: "Thank goodness there's at least one clean sheet in this town." And ever since then the editor has insisted that the magician was alluding to the hotel bedclothes, and the hotel man has insisted that it was the editor's paper was being knocked—Washington Star. MUST STAND BY COST CONTROL PRESIDENT BRANDS PROFIT GREED AS ACT OF ENEMY OF NATION IN WAR. PRIGES MUST BE RULED PATRIOTISM OF BUSINESS MEN MUST BE SAME AS THAT OF SOLDIER ON FIELD. Washington.—President Wilson appealed to the country's business interests to put aside every selfish consideration and to give their aid to the nation as freely as those who go out to offer their lives on the battlefield. In a statement addressed to the coal operators and manufacturers he gave assurances that just prices will be paid by the government and the public during the war, but warned that no attempt to extort unusual profits will be tolerated. "Your patriotism," said the President's appeal, "is of the same self-denying stuff as the patriotism of the men dead and maimed on the fields of France, or it is no patriotism at all. Let us never speak, then, of profits and patriotism in the same sentence. "I shall expect every man who is not a slacker to be at my side throughout this great enterprise. In it no man can win honor who thinks of himself." The President declared there must be but one price for the government and for the public. He expressed confidence that business generally would be found loyal to the last degree and that the problem of wartime prices which he declared will "mean victory or defeat," will be solved rightly through patriotic cooperation. In unmeasured terms, however, Mr. Wilson condemned the ship owners of the country for maintaining a schedule of ocean freight rates which has placed "almost insuperable obstacles" in the path of the government. "The fact is," he asserted, "that those who have fixed war freight rates have taken the most effective means in their power to defeat the armies engaged against Germany." Coal production and other industries for whose products the government has negotiated price agreements are not taken up in detail by the President, his appeal dealing only with the general principles involved in the determination of war prices. STEAMSHIP KANSAN TORPEDOED U. S. Vessel Loaded With Food, Sunk Off French Coast New York, July 12.—The American steamship Kansan, carrying a crew of 50 men, has been sunk, presumably off the French coast, according to a cablegram received by the France & Canada Steamship Company, which chartered the vessel. The ship was valued at $3,000,000. She carried a cargo of flour and other foodstuffs together with 4,000 tons of steel, which, valued at $2,000,000, was consigned to the French government. A majority of her crew were Americans. First Assistant Engineer J. M. Kurphy, American; F. Augirre, English; A. P. Kau, of Honolulu, and C. Hanan of Singapore, were lost. London.—The sinking of fourteen British merchantmen of more than 1,600 tons is reported in the weekly summary of shipping losses. Red Cross Money for Italy. Rome.—About $10,000,000 will be used to organize Red Cross hospitals and ambulances on the Italian front. SLAVS NEAR LEMBERG GATES. British Are Driven Back for 600 Yards in Belgium. London, July 12.—Russians are pushing on from Halicz to Lemberg, capital of Galicia, and toward the Dniester. Gen. Korniloff is still pressing the Austro-Germans back and has occupied two towns on the west bank of the Lomnica river. The Russians captured 2,000 prisoners and 30 guns at Halicz and from July 8 to 10 captured more than 10,000 prisoners. Germans have gained 600 yards on the British along the Yser, and this possibly means a new drive for Dunkirk, or, as some think, is to stop Gen. Haig's proposed offensive. Further inland the Germans were thrown back. Violent artillery duels continue on the French fronts. Italians have captured Dolina, northwest of Selo on the Carso. The coalition of the various elements in the Reichstag now arrayed against the government seem determined not to vote the war credit asked until the political crisis is settled. Resignations of German Cabinet members have been accepted. Reduction Asked in Use of Meat. Reduction Asked in Use of Meat. Washington.-To conserve the nation's meat supply each person in the United States is asked by the food administration to cut down by at least one ounce the amount of meat eaten each day. Recent studies, it is stated, showed the average daily per capita consumption is nearly one-third of a pound of beef and one-fifth of a pound of pork. The adoption of this suggestion will, it is believed, relieve the demands of the armies and also leave a larger supply for the allies. EMBARGO ON SUPPLIES EMBARGO ON SUPPLIES TEXT OF PRESIDENT WILSON'S PROCLAMATION. Washington.—After quoting the law empowering the government to take control of exports, President Wilson's embargo proclamation issued to prevent food and other supplies from getting in the hands of the central powers through shipments made from this country to neutral nations, says: "The orders and regulations from time to time prescribed will be administered by and under the authority of the secretary of commerce, from whom licenses, in conformity with the said orders and regulations, will issue. "In controlling by license the export of certain indispensable commodities from the United States, the government has first and chiefly in view the amelioration of the food conditions which have arisen or are likely to arise in our country before new crops are harvested. Not only is the conservation of our prime food and fodder supplies a matter which vitally concerns our own people, but the retention of an adequate supply of raw materials is essential to our program of military and naval construction and the continuance of our necessary domestic activities. We shall therefore similarly safeguard all our fundamental supplies. "It is obviously the duty of the United States in liberating any surplus products over and above our own domestic needs to consider first the necessities of all the nations engaged in war against the central empires. As to neutral nations, however, we also recognize our duty. The government does not wish to hamper them. On the contrary, it wishes and intends by all fair and equitable means to cooperate with them in their difficult task of adding from our available surpluses to their own domestic supply and of meeting their pressing necessities or deficits. "In considering these deficits of food supplies, the government means only to fulfill its obvious obligation to assure itself that neutrals are husbanding their own resources and that our supplies will not become available, either directly or indirectly, to feed the enemy." MILLIONAIRES AND DIPLOMATS Among 139 Named by U. S. as Conspiring to Aid Kaiser. San Francisco. — Preparations for war with England were being made in the United States by German agents and Hindu agitators more than a year prior to the outbreak of the European war, according to a statement made here by United States District Attorney John W. Preston. This assertion was in connection with the filing of 139 indictments in the United States Court here in connection with the alleged violation of American neutrality. Two separate sets of indictments were returned—ninety-eight bearing on a world-wide plot to foment revolution in India and forty-one on the so-called Steamship Sacramento case, in which it is charged an effort was made to provision German warships at sea. The men named range from millionaires and diplomats to Hindu laborers. Enemy agents were sent to China and Japan to attempt to bribe the press of those nations Urges Miners Not to Strike. Denver.—Governor Julius C. Gunter July 7th issued a proclamation addressed to the miners in the Leadville district calling upon them not to strike, pending adjustments of their dispute with the operators in that district. The proclamation points out that the National Congress is considering legislation to reduce the cost of food and that similar legislation will be taken up by the Colorado Legislature when it meets in special session July 18th. Western Beef Co. Open Daily to 8:30 p. m. 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CLOW York 1327J South 315J South 4243J The Colorado Wall Paper and Paint Co. Agents for John W. Masury & Sons Coach Colors, Paints and Varnishes. Wall Paper, Paints, Oils and Glass, Interior and Exterior Decorators WE DO HOUSE PAINTING 1454 Welton St. Phone Main 871. DENVER, COLO. 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 Ford THE UNIVERSAL CAR PARTS ACCE Unexcell Showing and demonstrate Try us; puts you unc RUNABOUT, $345 F. O. B. Detroit ACCESSORIES Unexcelled Service showing and demonstrating Ford car a pleasure Try us; puts you under no obligation to buy. OUT, $345 TOUR Detroit F. O. ARE YOU GUILTY? A FARMER carrying an express package from a big mail-order house was accosted by a local dealer. "Why didn't you buy that bill of goods from me? I could have saved you the express, and besides you would have been patronizing a home store, which helps pay the taxes and builds up this locality." The farmer looked at the merchant a moment and then said: "Why don't you patronize your home paper and advertise? I read it and didn't know that you had the stuff I have here." MORAL—ADVERTISE --- --- Sundays Until 2:00 p. m. O-DATE AND SANITARY IN THE CITY. inds. Fresh Vegetables, Staple Groceries. AMPA 1641. DENVER, COLO. Three Rules. Hard Weight Grocery W. WILLIAMS, Proprietors. FANCY GROCERIES. MOTOR DELIVERY TO CITY. St. Denver, Colo. J. W. WILLIAMS, Manager. CE CLOW 315J A. B. CLOW South 4243J Paper and Paint Co. Uses for Colors, Paints and Varnishes. Glass, Interior and Exterior ators PAINTING 871. DENVER, COLO. INK Benz Cleaners Tailors Cain, Proprietors T-CLASS WORK Creing and Remodelling PRESSING CLUB—$1.50 Phone Main 7376 ARNER CO. Phone Champa 223 SORIES TIRES Bid Service Bring Ford car a pleasure. For no obligation to buy. TOURING, $360 F. O. B. Detroit Patronize Our Advertisers They are all boosters and deserve your business. 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. ```markdown ``` J. R. CONTEE, Pres. and Mgr. Phone Main 6123—Day or Night. Residence Phone York 7992 Velton Street. DENVER, COLORADO. TAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower THE STAR HAIR GROWER EVANSTON. ILL. GREENSBORO. N.C. NOTE.—Persons living in the South can get the goods they need, but the North will offer the THE STAR HAIR GROWER M.E., P. O. BOX $12, GREENSBORO, N.C. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! The Dearfield Hotel 2130 ARAPAHOE STREET Commodations and Up-to-Date Furniture VACIOUS AND WELL-VENTILATED ROOMS Hours. At your service day and night. We also send orders. Rooms can be rented by day, week or month date prices. Prices Guaranteed by the Most Civil Employés Call and Be Convinced 5011 P. P. PERSON, Manager E PEARL BARBER SHOP Best Accommodations and Up SPACIOUS AND WELL-VENT Meals at all hours. At your service day out meals on orders. Rooms can be rent at very moderate prices. Services Guaranteed by the Mo Call and Be Convie Meals at all hours. At your service day and night. We also send out meals on orders. Rooms can be rented by day, week or month at very moderate prices. THE PEARL BAR THE PEARL BARBER SHOP 1021 19th Street First-Class Tonsorial Artists in attendance. publicit your patronage. First-Class work guaranteed. Prop. DENVER, CO WAY SHOE REPAIRING We solicit your patronage. First-Class work guaranteed. THE NEW WAY SHOE REPA C. C. DENNIS, Prop. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phone Main 3737. 1855 Champa St. Denver, Colo. HENRY SON WHOLESALE CIG Smoke Submarine, Ford, Judge Good, Ka CHARLES LAMB 308 KITTREDGE BUILDING CUT DOWN THE COST OF LIVING BY TRADING STORE THAT Follow the Many Frugal Shoppers son's, Corner 15th and L In Guaranteed. Main 3737. t. Denver, Colo. HENRY SCHOEN WHOLESALE CIGARS Line, Ford, Judge Good, Kaiserhoff or El Omica Cigars LAMB THE BUILDING PHONE SOUTH 4405 W. DENVER, COLORADO OWN THE COST OF ING BY TRADING AT THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS Many Frugal Shoppers Who Go to Michael- n's, Corner 15th and Larimer Streets. Smoke Submarine, Ford, Judge Good, Kaiserhoff or El Omica Cigars CHARLES LAMB PHONE SOUTH 4405 W. 308 KITTREDGE BUILDING DENVER, COLORADO CUT DOWN THE COST OF LIVING BY TRADING AT THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS Follow the Many Frugal Shoppers Who Go to Michaelson's, Corner 15th and Larimer Streets. If you are from out-of-town, and come to Denver to do shopping, you can save the cost of your trip and you can save more. Just now Michaelson Bros. are closing out their low shoes and all their summer footwear, and there is a chance to buy footwear for the family at lower prices than your home dealer pays the maker. The Men's Suit Sale is on, and $7.50 will buy a good Kool Cloth Suit, Palm Beach and such other cool materials as mohair and pin stripe and so forth: $11 buys Men's and Young Men's All-Wool Suits that would cost the dealer today much more at wholesale. Boys' Wash Suits for 65c, Men's $1 Union Suits for 48c, Men's $3 Straw Hats for $1.35, and much more that should make this store your shopping place. The second floor is devoted to women's goods, Women's and Misses' Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists—and sale or no sale, rest assured you can always save much money here. --- --- 0 A VINEGAR PHONE MAIN 5011 HARRY JONES, Prop. DENVER, COLORADO. HAIR GROWER Powerful Hair Dressing and Grower ET furniture IMS We also send week or month yés GSON, Manager DENVER, COLO EN Omica Cigars 11 4405 W. COLORADO THE HERSELLS to Michael- s. stripe and so forth: $11 buys Men's and Young Men's All-Wool Suits that would cost the dealer today much more at wholesale. Boys' Wash Suits for 65c, Men's $1 Union Suits for 48c, Men's $3 Straw Hats for $1.35, and much more that should make this store your shopping place. The second floor is devoted to women's goods, Women's and Misses' Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists—and sale or no sale, rest assured you can always save much money here. --- MEMBERS OF THE WAR COUNCIL NAMES OF PERSONS ENLISTED The above organization was formed on Monday, May 12th, at the State Capitol by a number of influential citizens whose names appear below as members of a Council of War and enlistments for practical service: MEMBERS OF THE WAR COUNCIL Major Thomas Campbell Rev. D. E. Over Rev. H. B. Brown Rev. A. M. Ward Rev. L. Thos. Hazel Rev. R. L. Pope Rev. C. A. Williams Rev. E. S. Sawyer Rev. A. E. Reynolds Rev. J. P. Price Rev. E. E. Henderson Rev. Thos. J. Bell Dr. P. E. Spratlin Dr. J. H. P. West- brook Dr. P. Randolph Dr. T. E. McClain Dr. C. D. DeFrantz Editor Jos. D. D. Rivers Atty. W. W. Townend MESSRS. O. T. Jackson T. S. Rector E. F. Cantey V. F. Walker J. N. Walker A. R. Butler Wm. Robinson Thomas Martin J. R. Hanger C. W. Buford D. H. Stroths Jno. Waldron Andrew Riley Thos. Dickerson E. E. E. F. T. Bruce Felix wood George S. Contee John Kigh A. Hamilton L. H. Huntner Wm. Sprague J. R. Contee J. W. Jackson G. A. Gallows E. E. Cammel S. A. Bontemple J. J. Manuel V. P. Wewetson- Watson W. H. Vernell Walker W. cabo Rufus Boden Frank Burnley Geo. C. Sample E. R. Page Harry Jones Geo. W. Gross Clarence ClarkSr. C. H. Clark Jas. Cooper Basil Hill Rev. A. W. Ward, Boulder. Rev. B. F. McCullay Mr. J. C. Cantey, Cripple Creek. Mr. P. Bismuth, Williams. Mr. Columbus Hill Mr. Jas. F. Clark. List open for additional members Anderson, L.B. Anderson, S.H. Bradley, Tyler H. Bryant, Marc Boyce, T.J. Benson, Jac Chambers, Thos. Green, Frank Hawthorne, J. W. Jones, Geo, N. Loyle, L. Nell, E.M. Pinchback, Amos G. Payne, Robt A. Roghbill, V.W. Russell, J.E.W. Brown, Wm. Brown, Henry Bell, Geo Geo, Wm. Gates, Wm, W Davis, Grant Davis, Leonard Dotroy, Arthur N. Eaton, Henry Gates, Maudle Galamore, Grey Jas, Hill Jas, Jas, A. Jones, C.E. Henderson, Albert Hamilton, Albert Lewis, Richard L. Lee, Woo Fred, R Lippins, Thornton Lasley, Frank L Linzy, Walter Mathews, C. Clay Robt, Robt Allen, C.J. Buchanan, Travis Butler, Cecil Baxter, Levern Jeremy, Robt Bush, Ernest Culpepper, Henry Curtis, John W. Chesbough, Wm. Gross, James Howard, Q, A Harris, Jas C. Harris, Albert Kemp, eo Leo, A.4 Lewis, Jos, A. Lenoir, Leon J. Moore, Edw, V. B Butler, B. F. Renford, Louis Smith, Geo. H. Turner, Ira Tasker, Chas. W. Winters, James Williams, T. L. Monroe, John Daniel Monroe, Tom McDaniels, Sam McCormack, Orna Morris, Augusta Neal, James Oliver, Henry Joseph, John Patterson, Percy Reed, Wm. B. Sales, John Simpson, D. O. Strothers, Daniel H Walker, Geo Wayne, John Whitsell, James Williams, J. T. Wallace, F. Ward Webb, Allen N. Sanders, Joe Joe, John Simmes, C. E. Terry, W. T. Talbert, Harry Whitsell, James Williams, J. T. Walker, E. Ward Webb, Ellen Wilson, E. Williams, Olle Younger, J. G. Cooper, R. Ruther, Horton Hillary Spencer, Clarence Williams, Earl Lewis, William Gross, Tom Linzy, William Johnson, Jeff Russell, James Baker, Hallard Arthur Seymon Ross Willie Mayfield James Elliston Oliver Shottis Walter Stuver Geo. Warmachs Jerline Danevin Oliver S. Thomas as Lewis Jerseyemor Frank Whalen Harry Davis FOR RENT. FOR RENT -Nicely furnished rooms, strictly modern; prices reasonable. Rooms for light housekeeping for man and wife. 2434 Tremont Place, Denver. NOTICE. The Women's Union Rescue Mission has moved to Thirty-eighth and Blake streets. All women are invited to come and help rescue the fallen. Services every Sunday at 3 p.m. The Organizers of The Capitol Petroleum Company HAVE NOT BEEN MAKING MUCH NOISE, BUT HAVE BEEN QUIETLY DOING THINGS JUST THE SAME We have contracted for the drilling of the first well in our 597-acre tract in Burbon County, Kansas. The Doherty holdings join us on one side, and the Tulsa Supply Company on another. There is a producing gas well just across the line, and there are forty-nine producing oil wells and two gas wells within a small radius. The pipeline of The Kansas Natural Gas Company passes near this tract, and they have agreed to connect on at their own expense and pay the highest market price for the products. The big refinery of The Eastern Kansas Refining Company is just ten miles west. In fact, there will be no trouble at all to find a market right at the source of production. FIELD MANAGER WIRES: "HAVE DRILLING CONTRACTOR READY TO MOVE ON RIG AND FURNISH US CASING. THREE WELLS STARTED NEAR THESE LEASES THIS WEEK." (Signed) JOHN W. McGEE. From a newspaper clipping which refers to this dictict: "The Uncle Sam Oil Company was the original operator of the Cherryvale field, drilling the first test there 14 years ago. Forty-five wells are now drilling. Two pipe lines were built to the field. The Wright Producing Company drilled forty-five wells before getting a duster. The Vale Oil Company has drilled twelve wells without missing the sand. The Women's Federal Oil Company has drilled thirteen producers in succession in the field." Isn't Our Chance Just as Good? We could make a long story by going into details about our other holdings, but we do not consider it necessary at this time. The above is sufficient to show that the proposition is substantial—that we mean business—that we intend to make a business of oil production—and that the stock is worth all we ask for it, and more, too. Stock Now Two Cents Per Share While It Lasts FIRST COME----FIRST SERVED You can buy this stock on the installment plan by paying one-fifth cash with the order, and balance in four monthly payments, or deduct five per cent when all cash is sent with the order. $10.00 buys 500 shares. $ 60.00 buys 3,000 shares. $20.00 buys 1,000 shares. $ 80.00 buys 4,000 shares. $30.00 buys 1,500 shares. $100.00 buys 5,000 shares. $40.00 buys 2,000 shares. $200.00 buys 10,000 shares. $50.00 buys 2,500 shares. $500.00 buys 25,000 shares. The Securities Fin And Mail Sam es Finance & In il Same to Fred S. The Securities Finance & Investment Co. And Mail Same to Fred S. Burton, 1837 Arapahoe Street, The Kight King Reading Mat The home news; th town; the gossip of the first kind of rea more important, n that given by the outside world. It you should buy. K to you just what The Re --- The Right Kind of Reading Matter Muskogee, Okla., -The proposed segregation ordinance which a few narrow minded unpatriotic white men sought to pass here was defeated by the city council last week after a determined fight made against the nefarious bill by the colored people of this city through the local business league. --- --- The Reason. "I've called. Mrs. Jones, to learn why Tommy has not attended his class eagerly," began the sweet young Sunday school teacher, a frown on her pretty face. "Well, Miss Goodleigh," answered Mrs. Jones, "the reason why we kept Tommy away from Sunday school is because the knowledge he received there was making him a wicked boy." "A wicked boy!" gasped the amazed teacher. "Really, Mrs. Jones, I cannot imagine to what you refer." "You see, it's this way, Miss Goodleigh," explained Mrs. Jones, determinedly. "The last time Tommy went to Sunday school you taught him that people are made of dust. Well, when he came home he nearly frightened me to death by trying to draw his little baby sister into the vacuum cleaner." Stymies Stymies were frequent in the classics North and South golf tournament played at Pinehurst, it is reported What is a stymie? An accidental relation in the position of two golf balls to play which imposes an utterly illogical, indefensible, serious penalty upon a player for no fault of his own; frequently the result of the stroke of the opponent of the player who suffers the penalty. The stymie is a destroyer of sweet tempers, a promoter to the use of strong language and hard liquor an insult to the spirit of sport. The stymie has no reason, for being, million for not being, and is sweeter than perfume, love, life itself to the makers of the rules of golf. $ 60.00 buys 3,000 shares. $ 80.00 buys 4,000 shares. $100.00 buys 5,000 shares. $200.00 buys 10,000 shares. $500.00 buys 25,000 shares. & Investment d S. Burton, Denver, Colo A Kind of Matter news; the doings of the po- ssip of our own commun- d of reading matter you tant, more interesting by the paper or magazine d. It is the first read- buy. Each issue of this what you will consider The Right K Reading M the pro- 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 --- Make All Remittances to Investment Co. Burton, Denver, Colorado nd of ter the doings of the people in this our own community, that's reading matter you want. It is more interesting to you than paper or magazine from the is the first reading matter each issue of this paper gives you will consider Right Kind of Reading Matter Denmark has had a most curious array of sovereigns, the Blue Tooth, Forked Beard, Simple, Hungry, Harefoot, Lamb, Plus and Cruel being among them. This latter, who was Christian II, belied his real name by gaining the additional title of the Nero of the North. There was probably little happiness in Denmark when he sat upon the throne.