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Subscribe for the Only Reliable Negro Paper in Colorado, "The Colorado Statesman" THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE JOURNAL OF THE WEST. LABOR SHALL BE FREE RAGE COUNTRY PARTY PRESIDENT WILSON'S ADDRESS TO LABOR Pleads for Unity Among Americans BOLDLY DENOUNCES LAWLESSNESS AND MOB RULE. A Striking Coincidence.—Benefits or Effects on the Race. VOL. XXIV. PRESIDENT ADDRESS Pleads for Unity BOLDLY DENOUNCES LAW A Striking Coincidence.—Be IN A SPEECH that seemed to penetrate the very core of the American Federation of Labor in their convention at Buffalo, New York, last Monday, President Wilson appealed to Labor and all America to pledge themselves to the destruction of Prussian military rule and make the world safe for Democracy. "If we are true friends of freedom," said the President, "we will see that the power of this country and the producing activity of the country shall be raised to the highest degree and nobody should be allowed to stand in its way. When I say that nobody is allowed to stand in the way I don't mean that they shall be prevented by the power of the government, but by the power of the American spirit. Our duty if we are to do this great thing and show America to be what we believe her to be—the greatest hope and energy of the world—then must we stand together night and day until the job is finished. While we are fighting for freedom, we must see, among other things, that LABOR IS FREE." One of the mottoes of our journal—"Labor Shall Be Free," which we have been publishing for years, and which is an expression denoting fraternity—but what grander phase can it attain than the positive statement of the President that in this conflict America must see that "Labor is free," and with this freedom we hope is not meant a class or race freedom, but a freedom in every sense of the word, the only qualification being ability for performance of the work. Pleads for Unity. In his plea for unity among Americans, the President urged that we become real Americans by co-operation. He continued: "Stand together means nobody must interrupt the progress of our energy if interruption can be avoided without invasion of freedom. Nobody has the right to stop process of labor until all the methods of conciliation and settlement have been exhausted. Let us show ourselves Americans by not going off into separate camps, but by co-operating in releasing the world from bondage. We are still of the same clay and spirit, and we can get together if we want to. I would be willing to set that up as a final test of an American." What American can desire a better admonition than this? It is plain, searching and far-reaching in its effect, and can easily be adhered to if the true American spirit beats in the heart of all of us. Utter Denouncement of Lawlessness. "I have been very much distressed by the mob spirit that displays itself here and there in the country," said the President. "I have no sympathy with men who take punishment into their own hands. I want to utter my earnest protest against lawlessness in any cause or anywhere. Democracy means, first of all, we can govern our- State Hist. & Nat Hist Soc. State House the Only Reliable COLORA WILSON'S S TO LABOR Among Americans LESSNESS AND MOB RULE. benefits or Effects on the Race. selves. THE MAN WHO TAKES THE LAW INTO HIS OWN HANDS IS NOT THE RIGHT MAN TO CO-OPERATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FREE INSTITUTIONS. Some of the processes that capital and labor take are very near to what I have described. We must accept and obey counsel." Applicable to labor, applicable to the nation, and a sterner rebuke could not be given, as with recent incidents in insulting actions towards members of the race—Second Lieutenant Sanders of Vicksburg, Mississippi, ordered to get off the sidewalk and get out of his United States military uniform by white men; the refusal to salute a ranking officer by non-commissioned or private white soldiers because of his color; the atrocities in the Southland and elsewhere by civilian and military population, as in the case of Charles Farrar, railroad porter, who was brutally assaulted at Mineola, Long Island, by white Alabama soldiers because of his riding in the same railway coach with them; the recent East St. Louis and Houston riots. Surely when all these impress themselves on the humanitarian nature of the President, the Christian zeal he possesses from his Presbyterian training and his religious heredity, they could not be otherwise than revolting and he could not be but harsh in denouncing the very appearance or thought of mob rule. A Striking Coincidence. On the same day that President Wilson was making such a special appeal for unity among us, the French Premier Painleve was requesting the same from the allied nations opposing Germany when he said at a luncheon in Paris in honor of the British Prime Minister: "A single front, a single army, a single nation—that is the program requisite for future victory." Lloyd George, the British Premier, following with: "The war has been prolonged by particularism. It will be shortened by solidarity. If the effort to organize our united action become a reality I have no doubt as to the issue of the war. Now that we have established this council, it is for us to see that the unity it represents be a fact and not an appearance." Can the eyes of our people be closed to this wonder power—UNITY? Can the mental vision so long impaired be at last improved? Surely! The evidences present themselves. The proofs are given us, and if this opportunity for united action is allowed to slip from us, then if even the Creative Agent forgets us, we must blame ourselves. Benefits or Effect to Race. Then this unity will ultimately bring about A REAL UNITED PEOPLE OF A UNITED STATES that will set the standard for the Universal Democracy in fact and not appearance, and as General John B. Castleman says, "We are all one under the flag"; the Louisiana State Railway Commission, "We will provide equal accommodation for the colored and white population"; the Long Island railroad officials, "We will bring the cowardly white soldiers of Alabama to justice for their brutal action, and if necessary remove such disgraces from our American army," and as President Woodrow Wilson says—"One clay, one spirit, freedom for all," we will hail with delight the enjoyment of that Democracy which brings to our memory Robert Burns—"A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT." ARMY SALUTE TO NEGRO MADE TO HIS UNIFORM; NO INDIVIDUAL HONOR. Louisville, Ky., Nov. 11.—Louisville, in which much of the spirit of the old South still lives, putting aside racial feeling and personal prejudice, has settled for itself patriotically and unreservedly the question of the propriety of white soldiers saluting Negro officers. This question, which came to the fore recently, was on first thought answered negatively, but later a way was found to reconcile inherent convictions with military regulations. The solution reached was, that an officer should be regarded as a personality toward whom the salute was directed, but that the military viewpoint which makes the salute homage to the country's uniform and to the things it typifies should be accepted. An exposition of this viewpoint was voiced by Gen. John B. Castleman, a major in the army of the confederacy, later colonel of a Kentucky National guard regiment, and a brigadier general of volunteers who saw active service in Porto Rico during the Spanish-American war. "The discipline of the army must be maintained," he said, "and noncommissioned officers understand little of the spirit of the army when they refuse to salute a Negro officer. I have held several commissions in the military service and I unhesitatingly say that I would or will, at any time, salute an officer, superior or inferior, who salutes me without regard to the color of his skin. "The regulations, the laws and the fundamentals of courtesy and discipline upon which these regulations and laws are based prescribe this. It is no time to stand against them. I regret the incident and want to urge every soldier to be a soldier in the full sense of the term. We are at war, and soldiers are under the rules of the American army. We are all one under the flag. We salute the rank, not the individual." The incident which brought forth General Castleman's statement occurred here recently. Capt. William Glass, twenty-four, a soldier in the United States army, recently appointed a commissioned officer, and two white noncommissioned officers were the principal figures. Captain Glass said the men passed him with heads turned without saluting, though it was certain they had seen him. He called them back, he said, because he felt it was his duty to correct their lapse from military regulation. Only one of them returned in answer to Captain Glass' call. This man, a sergeant, in answer to inquiry as to why he had not saluted, replied, "I will not salute a Negro," at the same time expressing doubt that Captain Glass was what he represented himself to be. Captain Glass displayed the insignia under his over- coat, and the sergeant again said he would not salute a Negro. He gave his name and organization to Captain Glass, saying, "You can report me if you wish." The interchange had occupied several minutes, and an excited crowd gathered. Captain Glass, apparently desirous of avoiding further unpleasantness, walked quietly away, leaving several white officers to explain to the crowd. The sergeant also disappeared in the crowd. No official report of the incident was ever made to the authorities at Camp Zachary Taylor by Captain Glass, who expressed regret that the incident had attracted the attention of passersby and for the excitement it caused. Because of the keen interest it aroused by the incident and the conflict of opinion which it caused, General Castleman was asked for a statement of his attitude on the subject. The position he assumed exercised great weight and his opinion apparently soon became that of the majority. RACE RIOT NARROWLY AVERTED Chattanooga, Tenn., Nov. 5.—A race riot of serious proportion was narrowly averted on last night at 6:45 o'clock when a drunken white man by the name of Joe Allen and a "flip" street car conductor became abusive to colored passengers riding an East Chattanooga street car. Many of Chattanooga's colored population live in East Chattanooga and the cars are usually crowded, especially at the time of evening that the disturbance arose. The greater portion of the car was filled by colored passengers and as white passengers boarded the car, they were forced to remain standing, as the so-called "jim crow" law provides that no passenger shall be forced to give up his seat unless another seat can be provided for him. A drunken white man by the name of Joe Allen proceeded to demand that one of the colored passengers give him a seat and when this was refused, he proceeded to demand to take the matter in his own hands and not until he had been thoroughly thrashed by the passenger that he had attempted to fercibly eject from the seat was the "strike breaker" conductor called and approaching the colored passenger, he began using abusive language. This insult was resented by the other colored passengers and in a very few minutes none of the crew could be seen about the car and the car had been almost demolished with sticks and brtcks thrown by the infuriateb colored men. The sheriff appeared on the scene soon after the rioting started and Allen, who also gave several names before he finally gave his right name was taken in charge and placed in the county jail on the charge of drunkenness and inciting a riot. RACE NEWS Gathered From Various Sources Cleveland, O.—Thomas W. Fleming was re-elected to the City Council from Ward 11 in a field of five candidates, four of whom were white. This is the third time he has been elected and his plurality is the largest. Through his efforts colored men draw salaries in Cleveland paying more than a quarter million dollars annually. Wilberforce, Ohio.—It is announced that Wilberforce University has come into possession of $30,000 from the Avery Estate of Pittsburg, for endowment purposes. This generous benefaction came through the efforts of Dr. W. S. Scarborough, president of the university, who expects to make the endowment fund $100,000 before stopping. register of the United States treasury, treasurer. Moving pictures with especially writ scenarios and all-colored casts, are to be one of the means employed to raise funds, and efforts will be made to enroll every Negro in the country as a member. Headquarters will be maintained here. St. Louis, Nov. 12.—Joseph B. Sanders, a Negro of this city, who was commissioned a lieutenant in the national army, after taking a training course at Des Moines, has complained to the war department that he was compelled by white citizens of Vicksburg, Miss., to remove his uniform, and that he fled the city in disguise. Lieutenant Sanders now is stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and sent a letter to the war department from that post. In Washington, D. C., Nov. 9.—Among the 21 seamen lost in the patrol ship Alcedo torpedoed by a German submarine last week was Robert McCray, colored, of Charleston, S. C. His next of kin is registered as father, Capus McCray, Charleston, S. C. Dedham, Mass., Nov. 6.—Wm. B. Gould, a colored veteran of the Clivil War, has the proud distinction of having given six sons to the new National Army. One is a Captain, three are Lieutenants, and two are privates. Mr. Gould is the envy of his patriotic neighbors. Providence. R. I.—B. T. Montgomery, marshal of the Negro Silent Protest Parade, which was held in this city recently, was interviewed by a Federal investigator from the Department of Justice. The object was to ascertain whether or not German influence was back of the parade. The marshal emphatically denied any hint of German money having been given to finance the parade. He informed the investigator that all money was given solely by colored people. Washington, Nov. 7. | The colored soldier's comfort committee, a national organization for the relief of Negro soldiers and their dependents, has just been organized here and will seek to raise $2,000,000 for the proposed work. Professor Kelly Miller, dean of Howard university, has been chosen president; Ralph W. Tyler Columbus, O., former auditor of the navy department, national secretary; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn., banker and former NO 13 register of the United States treasury, treasurer. Moving pictures with especially writ scenarios and all-colored casts, are to be one of the means employed to raise funds, and efforts will be made to enroll every Negro in the country as a member. Headquarters will be maintained here. St. Louis, Nov. 12.—Joseph B. Sanders, a Negro of this city, who was commissioned a lieutenant in the national army, after taking a training course at Des Moines, has complained to the war department that he was compelled by white citizens of Vicksburg, Miss., to remove his uniform, and that he fled the city in disguise. Lieutenant Sanders now is stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and sent a letter to the war department from that post. In a letter to the editor of a Negro paper here he said: "I was knocked off the sidewalks on several occasions and then cursed and ordered to get out of my uniform and leave town and not show up on the streets." To friends here Lieutenant Sanders said, according to reports, that two policemen of Vicksburg told him to take off his uniform, and that he did so whem he saw a crowd organizing. LONG WAR WILL BENEFIT NEGROES (Richmond Planet) The Entente Allies and the Administration at Washington say that they do not want to hear any talk about peace at this time. In this the Colored folks are with them "tooth and toe-nail." The longer the war and the bloodier, the better it will be for the Colored folks. When about a million white soldiers are fighting in France or somewhere else and the transport begin bringing the wounded to this country, then will the colored folks come into their own. The white at the top will not be able to distinguish a black soldier from a white one. All they will want will be help and the black trooper will give that help. When the war is over and the soldiers from the trenches and the plain march in review triumphantly before a grateful nation and a happy president of the United States, the long line of devoted black troopers will receive the encomiums of the nation and be welcomed to receive all of the rights and privileges of any other citizens. This can only come from a long and a bloody war. From a short, quick war, good Lord deliver us. NEWS TO DATE IN PARAGRAPHS ```markdown ``` COLORADO STATESMAN CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF WIRES ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD. DURING THE PAST WEEK RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS CONDENSED FOR BUSY PEOPLE. Western Newspaper Union News Service. ABOUT THE WAR A state of war has been declared in Finland. The Mouth-Piece of the People of Colorado and the Entire West China is preparing to send an expeditionary force to France. The British have gained further successes over the Turks in Palestine. Troops in two Russian garrisons have pledged loyalty to Kerensky. The allies are represented on the new front by some British batteries from the Carso. The government has issued a decree ordering the closing of the port of Rio Janeiro. In the month of October the entente powers lost 244 airplanes and nine balloons, according to the official statement issued by the German war office. American troops on the French front have been gassed for the first time by the Germans. The rain of shrapnel between the two forces has been increased. France's confidence that the Teutonic drive into Italy has been stopped is expressed in the war office statement cabled to the French embassy at Washington. A RELIABLE chronicle of their doings and progress; a faithful mirror of their wants, their hopes, their best aspirations. The United States is about to add several hundred thousand tons of shipping to the stream of ships carrying American troops and supplies to the aid of the allies. The Italian forces appeared Tuesday to be holding their own along the Piave. The Germans, however, report the capture of two towns. The Italian forces, according to the Rome report, have made their real stand on the Piave river and the supreme struggle is on. The British are holding their part of the line. A conglomeration of reports from Russia on Tuesday leaves war students in a puzzling position. Some reports say Kerensky has defeated the rebels and entered Petrograd. A dispatch from the capital declares the Bolshevik has defeated the premier's forces. The American consulate in Moscow has been the center of the fight of Russian rebels and loyalist forces. THE COLORADO STATESMAN WESTERN Utah raised $16,320,980 for the second Liberty loan. Sixty-three Industrial Workers of the World were arrested at Omaha in a raid conducted by federal agents. Byron Williams, a young miner from Pima, Ariz., was shot and killed at Globe. Lynn Marksbury, an employee of a copper mining company at Globe, is under surveillance. The Armour Grain Company at Chicago declared that only the reduction of potatoes to 50 cents a bushel will prevent fully 100,000,000 bushels of the new crop from rotting or being fed to livestock. Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business of professional men and women. An appeal to the patriotism of the members of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter workers, involved in wage disputes in Arizona copper districts, and all others belonging to the organization was made by the president of the union, Charles H. Moyer, who suggests that there shall be no strikes while this country is at war until after the disagreement with an employer shall have been submitted to the government for consideration. WASHINGTON The Interstate Commerce Commission, the Supreme Court held, has authority to compel railroads to establish through routes and joint rates in connection with other carriers. An excellent family journal speaking to and for many thousand colored citizens. President Wilson is expected to issue a proclamation soon, requiring every alien enemy within the United States to register, as a step towardidding the country of spies and sabotage. On seventy-seven of the principal railroads of the United States a saving of 114,110 cars was effected in one month this year, solely by increasing the average loading of less than carload freight. TWODOLLARSAYEAR The effect of Germany's "political offensive" against Russia and Italy upon the task ahead of the allies is recognized in Secretary Baker's weekly review of military operations issued by the War Department. Confirmation has been given by the German government itself to the often denied reports current for the last year that young girls of Alsace-Lorraine have been carried away from their homes and forced to labor for the German army. More than 45,000 soldiers and sailors have applied for government life insurance aggregating nearly $400,000,000. President Wilson's speech to the american Federation of Labor is to be printed in various languages and distributed throughout Europe. FOREIGN The Argentine government has decided to participate in the agricultural exposition at Sacramento, Cal. Queen Liliuokalani, of Hawaii, whose death had been expected for several days, passed away Sunday morning. In the American casualties with the Canadian forces in France reported at Ottawa was the name of W. A. Miller of Cheyenne, Wyo. Premier Kerensky, at the head of 200,000 loyal troops, is marching on Petrograd, where the Maximalists rapidly are losing power. National guard troops of Hawaii have taken charge of the body of former Queen Liliuokalani because of a threatened will contest. American soldiers are rapidly becoming expert at patrol work and their officers say they carry it on in No-Man's Land as if they had been at it for years. The London Morning Post pays a tribute to President Wilson, saying: "We wish some of our own ministers would acquire President Wilson's knack of saying the right thing at the right time." With reports in from only one-half of the districts and only a few of the large subscriptions that are to come reported pledges to the victory loan, the first day aggregate $10,000,000, of which Toronto's contribution was $2,057,000. London is stirred as a result of a speech made in Paris by Premier David Lloyd George at a luncheon given in his honor. The premier criticised the allies' "unbelievable fault" in not adequately assisting Serbia to hold her lines and thus complete the blockade of Germany. "A single front, a single army, a single nation—that is the program requisite for future victory," said Premier Painleve at a luncheon in Paris in honor of David Lloyd George, the British prime minister, who has just returned from the Italian war zone, and Signor Barenini, Italian minister of education. The splendor of the days when Hawaii was ruled by a queen will be revived at Honolulu when the body of Lydie Kamakacha Lilluokalani, last queen of Hawaii, is laid in the tomb. The former queen's long fight for life ended Sunday morning at the palace where she held court in state during the days she was ruler of the Sandwich Islands. SPORTING NEWS Thomas Ryan, 16, of Alvarado, died in a hospital at Dallas, Tex., of injuries received while playing football. Michigan's powerful football machine, with Quarterback Weston as its superground gainer, rolled up a 42-to-0 score on Cornell at Ann Arbor, Mich. The University of Nebraska football team at Lincoln won its first game in the Missouri Valley Conference 1917 race by defeating the University of Missouri team, 52 to 0. Emil C. Jahnsen of Santa Clara was the first American air pilot to bring down a hostile raiding airplane over London, according to letters received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Jahnsen at San Jose, Cal. The Army had an easy time with the Carlisle Indians at West Point, N. Y., winning by 28 to 0 in a game which was marked by long runs by Right End Oliphant and Center Walker and Left Halfback Herman. GENERAL A movement to abolish the practice of wearing mourning, particularly during the war, was discussed by Chicago women. With every county in Ohio reported officially, prohibition was defeated by a majority of 1,723, on the face of the returns. Dr. James C. Monoghan, 60 years old, United States consul at Kingston, Jamaica, lecturer and student, died at his home in New York from a stroke of apoplexy. Demands for wage increases averaging 40 per cent are involved in a secret vote being taken by conductors and brakemen on all railroads in the United States. Gus Vollrath, a former foreman at the Olympic Steel works, was arrested at Seattle, Wash., charged with causing two explosions at the Olympic plant and one explosion at the Aurora Foundry Company's works. Second Lieut. L. R. Johnson, Canadian royal flying corps, and Sergeant Malloy, United States aviation section, were killed when an airplane in which they were making a practice flight fell about seven miles from Fort Worth, Tex. President Wilson's plea to labor to maintain unhindered all the processes of labor until Germany has been beaten received its first answer when the building trades department of the American Federation of Labor ordered the discontinuance of all strikes on government work under its jurisdiction. Demand for "adequate and direct" representation of wage earners at the world peace conference is made in the annual report of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor, submitted to the federation in convention at Buffalo, N. Y. The Rockefeller Foundation has promised to give outright $1,000,000 toward the $25,000,000 war fund of the Young Men's Christian Association and to give in addition 10 per cent of the entire amount raised, its total contribution not to exceed $3,500,000, it was announced in New York. The Perini Bros. Co. The Beginning of the Cold Season Specials at the Store of Smart Things for Women The Kind of Underwear That Denver Women Want Keyser, Richelieu and Perini special union suits and separate garments in cotton, part wool, wool and silk and all silka, full range of all styles and beautifully made—the assortment is now at its best—specially priced from $1 to $6. 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Formerly the demand was found almost exclusively among the makers of art furniture, but this has decreased because transport difficulties and restrictions placed upon articles of luxury have brought the manufacture and exportation of art furniture almost to a standstill. Writers of "Home, Sweet Home." The words of the popular song, "Home, Sweet Home," were written by John Howard Payne, an American roving actor, who was born in New York, 1791, and died in Africa in 1852, and never had much of a home anywhere. The music was written by Sir Henry Bishop, an English composer, born in 1786 and died in 1855, who incorporated the song in an opera entitled "Clart." The song was popular in England before it was ever heard in the United States. Bri Bros. Co. NTH STREET Old Season Specials at the things for Women What Denver Women Want special union suits and separate gar- and silk and all silka, full range —the assortment is now at its $6. Shoes You can not only save money but secure perfect service in the fitting of the new fall boots —every model for women and children. OIL OIL OIL COLORADO STATE NEWS ‘Western Newspaper Union News Service, COMING EVENTS. Nov, 22-24—Rural School Conference in Denver. Jan. 19-26—Live stock show at Denver. oan aay Ve: GOOk ROW Ae Penve® Denver chambermaids have formed ® union to secure better wages. Twenty-three Austrian smeltermen from Leadville were convicted in the Federal Court at Pueblo of being slackers. Three United States soldiers were killed and fifteen others injured in a rear-end collision a mile west of Coto- paxi, Colo, ‘The Rey. Frank T. Bayley, one of Denver's pioneer ministers, who died recently, left an estate worth approx- imately $13,000. About 1,200 bean growers in Colo- rado are now getting price bulletins trom the Committee on Markets of the Colorado Council of Defense. Colorado will soon have a federal {inspector of explosives, whose duties will include the further safeguarding of life and property during the war. Dr, Edward F, Dean, Denver sur- eon, has received a commission of major and appointment as head of the newly organized base hospital No. 29. Judge Rothgerber in the County Court at Denver held that the city ordinance forbidding premiums as an ducement to buy any commodity was illegal. Every Catholic from Denver in the army or navy will get a Christmas box trom the Knights of Columbus of Den- ver and the last 200 boxes were packed and expressed. Governor Gunter left for Linda Vis- ta, Cal., accompanied by Adjutant Gen- eral Baldwin, where they will take part in the inspection of the troops at Camp Kearny. Colorado retail coal dealers may be granted a permissible uniform margin to adjust their coal prices this win- ter, figured on storage conditfons, 2ash payments and other incidentals. Lawrence C. Phipps Jr. presented himself to Maj. C. N. Barney, officer in charge of the army recruiting sta- tion in Denver and enlisted as a pri- vate in the aviation department of the signal corps. - Preparations for the annual stock show at Denver are being pushed vig- orously, The dates decided upon are the week commencing January 19th and ending the following Saturday, January 26th, A judgment for $29,386 was entered in the District Court in Denver against Frederick Neil Innes, formerly leader of the Denver Municipal band. The judgment creditor is Mrs. Georgie F. Innes, divoredd wife. Word was received that 100 miners, mostly Greeks, have gone on a strike in the mines at Coalmont in Jackson county. The men quit work after their demand for higher wages had been turned down. Instructions for protection by own- ers of sheep, hogs and cattle in pas- ture or feed lot against poisoning or destruction by the enemy were issued to every county food administrator by State Administrator Stearns. Bank clearings in Denver showed ‘an increase of $7,640,755.05 over the corresponding week in .1916. The clearings were reported as $25,739,- 757.24, and the corresponding week last year they were $18,099,002.19. A production of forty carloads of cider vinegar was saved by success of the transportation committee of the Colorado Council of Defense in finding a cider mill lost in the east- ern freight car jam and getting it to Grand Junction. A black hand cut out of paper and pinned on the door, and over it a cross made with blood started the United States secret service agents on the hunt for German sples in Denver. The black hand and the cross were on the door of-an apartment occupied by Ben A. Thrall, who lives at 242 South Broadway. The prices for fruits and vegetables in Denver last summer were lower than in any other city of Denver's size in the country, the committee on markets of the Colorado Council of Defense has informed Governor Gun- ter. The Denver market proved un- usual for its large volume of trade and its reasonable prices. As many as 600 growers contributed their produce to the market in one day. Thomas D. Strother, charged with rape, waived preliminary hearing be- fore Justice M. E. Corson at Pueblo and his case was immediately certi- fled to the District Court without bond. Strother was taken to the coun- ty jail to await action by the higher court. Strother {s charged with hay- ing induced a 15-year-old girl to go with him to Raton, N. M. Military honors were accorded the UE cet mii Sig eee ate INFORMATION AT THE SOURCE ASKED BY JAN. 1. New Measure Provides Tax on Single Persons Receiving Over $1,000 and Married Persons Getting over $2,000. ‘Western Newspaper Union News Service, Denver.—In the new revenue meas- ure recently passed by Congress amending the income tax law, there is incorporated a provision which is of special interest to individuals, partnerships and corporations, mak ing fixed annual payments of salaries, interest, or rent of $800 or more to another person, partnership, or cor- poration. This is known as “Informa. tion at the source,” and the law re- quires such person, o1 corporation, to render a true and accurate return of all such payments, and provides se- vere penalties for failure to make such return, ‘This information {s required for the calendar year 1917 and subsequent years, Mark A, Skinner, collector of in- ternal revenue, Denver, urges that these lists be sent in as early as possible in January, in order that his office may have an authentic list of persons to whom information and blanks may be sent for returns under the income tax law. In furnishing these lists the employers will be ren- dering a service to their employés by enabling the collector to furnish infor- ‘mation and blanks to persons lable to the tax, but ignorant of the provi- sions of the law, and thus save them from the penalties imposed for failure to make return on or before March 1st. ‘This work cannot be accomplished within the limited period unless the information returns are filed imme- diately after the first of the year, says Mr. Skinner, and in the present eritical period when our country need® money so urgently, it is the patriotic duty of every citizen to co- operate with the government officials in furnishing these lists at the earl- fest possible moment. Any person coming under the pro- vision of this law requiring informa tion returns should apply to the col- lector of internal revenue for proper blanks and the same will be for- warded as soon as the blanks are re- ceived from Washington, ‘The new law requires an income tax return from a single person hav- Ing a net income in excess of $1,000, or a married person having a net in- zome in excess of $2,000. ‘The law no longer requires withholding of the tax at the source, except in the case of bonds guaranteed free of tax; and in the case of non-resident alien individ- uals, and corporations, not having an office in this country. Larimer Beet Men Get $1,865,000. Fort Collins—On Wednesday the coffers of the Great Western Sugar Company were opened and millions of dollars rolled out to the beetgrowers where the company has factories. Larimer county took close to $2,000, 000 for its share in payment for beets delivered in October. The beet crop in this county was delivered in a live- ly manner, and 75 per cent of the crop is in the company hands. Two fac- tories sent out about $1,865,000. Of this amount $1,004,632.86 went to the growers in the Fort Collins district, and the balance to the Loveland dis- trict. The. Fort Collins beetgrowers have delivered 133,000 tons, and the average is $7.40 per ton. The sugar content was good and the tonnage large this season, and the farmers are signing up for a large acreage next year. Woman Gets $2,400 For Her Son. Denver—The state auditing Board has granted Mrs. Phoebe Hartog of Colorado Springs $2,400 as compensa: tioh for the death of her son, Charles Hartog, in 1914, while he was a cor- poral in the Colorado National guard on duty during the strike troubes in Southern Colorado. This is the first money to be given from the fund of $140,000 set aside by the last Legisla- ture for the purpose of compensating dependants of men who died while on strike duty. Mrs. Hartog ise69 years old and her son was her sole support. Meat Strikers Return to Work. Pueblo.—Most of the striking em- ployes at the Nuckolls packing plant here returned to work following an agreement to arbitrate the dispute concerning the return of a former em- ployé. Pueblo Man Arrested as Slacker. Pueblo.—Barney Simpson registered here under the draft, was arrested in St. «Louis, Mo, by B. J. Brennan of the department of justice, on charge of being a slacker. ‘ Garage Owner Hurt In Accident. Victor—Walter A. Stevens, proprie- tor of a garage, was seriously injured in an automobile accident at Midway ‘on Bull hill. Women Working for War Fund. Denver—Enthusiastic Denver wom en, under the leadership of Mrs. A C. Foster, got the start of other work ers and had the honor of formally launching the big drive to collect $180, 000 in this city for the Triangle War fund. Pledged to raise $50,000 as their share, more than 350 women, organized in “war divisions” with “generals,” “captains” and “privates,” began a canvass that will include ir its appeal for financial ald all the women of Denver, ITALIANS REPEL VIOLENT DRIVE KILL 2,000 AT MOSCOW ‘Western Newspaper Union News Service. Rome, Noy. 16.—The Italians have defeated renewed efforts of the Ger- mans to cross the Piave river. Those of the enemy who forced a crossing at two points on previous days are being held in check, the war office an- nounced, The enemy forces which ef- fected a crossing at Zenson are being more closely invested and those across the river in the marshy section near the coast are being checked and shelled, Other enemy attacks were re- pulsed, In the mountains in the north the Italians have made a further with- drawal, The advanced posts at Monte Tomatico, south of Feltre, were drawn back to positions previously deter- mined. With the British Army in Belgium.— ‘The forces of Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria have made their first pre- tentious effort to regain Passchen- dacle village, in accordance with the edict of Field Marshal von Hinden- burg that the place should be recap- tured, and have failed. London.—The Wolff Bureau, the of- ficial German news bureau, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Geneva, admits that the provis- ional (Kerensky) government has mas- tered the revolt in Moscow. It says that Lenine still controls Petrograd where the fighting was severe. A Stockholm dispatch to Reuter’s Limited says that telegraphic commu- nication with Petrograd has been re- stored, One report says the Bolsheviki are supported by 50,000 Russians and that they are steadily gaining in the fight on Kerensky. It was reported Thurs- day that Petrograd was in flames. An- other dispatch said the city was quiet. Two thousand persons have been slain in the streets of Moscow and at Kiev and cther cities outrages have been committed against the Jews. Several American troops have been killed and a number wounded by a German shell on the French front. The Sammies are increasing their fire constantly. Lord Northcliffe has declined a proffer of the administration of the new air ministry made to him by Pre- mier Lloyd George. Strike Call Rescinded to Aid War. Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 16.—After defeating a resolution to strike, the convention representing 35,000 coal miners of the southwest district, em- bracing Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, passed a motion in- structing the district presidents to confer immediately with officials of the Southwest Coal Operators’ Assoct- | ation with a view of obtaining a pen-| alty clause acceptable to both Dr. H. A. Garfield, federal fuel administrators and the miners, Increase in Express Rate Asked. Washington. — Express companies applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for an increase of 10 per cent in their rates. BRAZIL REPLIES TO POPE. Assured Justice in War. Rio Janeiro.—Brazil’s views of the only manner in which durable peace may be obtained are set forth in the government's reply to the peace pro- posal made last August by Pope Bene- dict, which has been forwarded by Foreign Minister Pecanha, The reply says it is necessary that all nations, great and small, shall have a place in the sun, equal rights and unrestricted opportunities to exchange ideas and commodities upon the broad basis of justice and equity. Brazil never would have entered the war, the note says, if Germany had not disturbed America with her ways and deeds of violence, causing Brazil to become a belligerent for the defense of her flag and fundamental rights. All the republics of the New World, the foreign minister says, now are in union of sentiment on the is- sue thus raised. The reply says Brazil recognizes the generosity of the pope’s appeal for arbitration and disarmament, Knight to Direct Thrift in Wyoming. Washington.—H. G, Knight of Lara- mie and John N: Drum of San Fran cisco were appointed as state direc: tors of Wyoming and northern Cali- fornia, respectively, for the govern- ment’s war savings campaign. John W. Foster, Noted Diplomat, Dead Washington.—John W. Foster, for- mer minister to China, dean of the American diplomatic corps and father in-law of Segretary Lansing, died here after a long illness, He at one time Wau‘eecrataty of state, CORN AND TUBER CROPS Western Beef Co. Open Daily to 8:30 Sundays Until 2:00 p. m. p. m. —————— — ONE OF THE MOST UP-TO-DATE AND SANITARY MARKETS IN THE CITY. Fresh Oysters, Chitterlings, Pig Tails, Snouts, Ears, Pigs Feet, Neck Bones, Spare Ribs, Received Fresh Daily. Fresh and Cured Meats of All Kinds. Fresh Vegetables, Staple and Fancy Groceries. Our Prices Are Always the Lowest Free Delivery to All Parts of ie City. PHONE CHAMPA 1641. 2048 LARIMER STREET DENVER, COLO. Opposite the Three Rules. SHOW NEW RECORD MADE IN PRODUCTION. Yield of All Chief Products Shows Big Increase Over 1916 Figures, ‘Western Newspaper Union News Service. Denver.—Colorado crops during 1917 added millions of dollars to the state’ wealth and in every case were larger than last year, according to a sum- mary of preliminary estimates of crop production just compiled by the bu- reau of crop estimates and trans- mitted through the weather bureau, New Mexico and Utah can point to similar increases, The increased crops were the an- swers of Colorado farmers to the gov- ernment appeal for increased produc- tion, In return for their patriotism, the farmers were paid even greater prices than the record prices of 1916. Here's Colorado's record: Corn this year, 10,600,000 bushels against 7,362,000 last year and $1.35 a bushel against 76 cents in 1916. ‘Wheat, 13,536,000 bushels against 11,885,000 which brought an average of $1.87 against $1.40 last year. Barley 5,544,000 bushels against 5,- 120,000 bushels in 1916, i‘ Oats, 11,134,000 bushels at 66 cents, against 9,570,000 bushels in 1916 at 55 cents. Potatoes 9,150,000 bushels at 90 cents, against 6,900,000 bushels in 1916, which brought $1.26 a bushel. (Potatoes was one crop the price for which was less in 1917.) Hay, 2,691,000 tons, which sold at $15.80, against 2,411,000 tons in 1916 which sold for $10.20 a ton. Apples (agricultura/ crop), 880,000 bushels against 735,000 in 1916. Sugar beets, 2,050,000 tons against 1,934,009. Eggs this year brought 42 cents. Last year they sold for 36 cents. Estes Park Golf Club Incorporates. Incorporation papers for the Estes Park Golf and Country Club were filed with the secretary of state’s office, by H. E. James, Joe Mills and Julian Hay- den. Bolden Bros. Cafe & Lunch Reom 924 NINETEENTH STREET, DENVER, COLORADO DINNER Re, Short Orders 11:30to2 p.m. Sees at all Hours £35 ALL KINDS OF SANDWICHES BOLDEN BROS. BARBER SHOP Baths, Electric Massage FIRST-CLASS SERVICE R. B. BOLDEN, Manager 926 19th St., Denver Labor Shortage May Free Convicts. Scarcity of skilled mechanics in Col- orado on account of the growing de- mands of the world war may be the avenue through which more than one- fourth of the 600 convicts now in the Cafion City penitentiary will be pa- roled. Warden Tom J. Tynan of tne penitentiary was instructed by the pardons board to present at the De- cember meeting a list of the mechan- ies in all lines who are prisoners. The suggestion followed postponement ot action upon the names of fifty railroad men, presented by Warden Tynan at the suggestion of Governor Gunter andH, U. Mudge, chairman of the transportation committee of the Col- corado Council of Defense. The Champa Pharmacy Twenticth and Champa, Is the place to got your DRUGS, CHEMICALS AND PATENT MEDICINES WH 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 2426. Keep up Sugar Beet Acreage. « In its consideration of the problems of crop production that are of special importance during the war emergency, the United States Soee of Ag: riculture calls the aftention of farm- ers in the sugar-beet producing dis- tricts to the importance of maintain ing the acreage of that crop next year. While the soil and climatic conditions of the country are suitable for a much greater production of beet sugar than is now made, the production for next year is necessarily Hmited by the available seed supply and to the rel- atively small areas where beet-sugaw mills now exist. Weatherhead Hat Co. TELEPHONE MAIN 3203 ae ae [re Established 1876 PIONEER HATTERS OF THE WEST ‘WE MAKE OLD HATS NEW PRACTICAL HATTERS RENOVATORS, BLEACHERS DYERS AND FINISHERS Of Gents’ and Ladies’ Hats of Every Description 1624 Champa St., Denver, Colo. Many County Agents Employed. Walter A. Groom of Boulder, gradu: ate of the Colorado Agricultural col- tege, has been appointed county agri: cultural agent for Arapahoe. county. ‘The employment of Groom by the gov- ernment and county of Arapahoe gives Colorado a total of twenty-three agricultural agents. Among the new appointments are: Jefferson county, Floyd C. Tripp; Prowers county, Earl B, Darrow; Saguache county, ©. S. Anderson; Washington county, Wal- ter J. Ott; Lincoln county, Scott Wis- ner, and Montrose county, H. O. Ne- vius. PHONE MAIN 3028 RES. PHONE GALLUP 943 JOHN K. RETTIG Meats, Fancy and Staple Groceries 1864 CURTIS STREET : Corner Nineteenth. ‘ ‘Denver, Cols Spends $945,000 to Put Out Fires. ‘The government has spent $945,000 since spring in the suppression of fires on the national forests, and with continued dry weather in portions of the Appalachian forests*and on the West coast it is expected that this figure will reach $1,000,000 before the fire season is ended. C. E. SMITH, Manager, Res. Phone South 1608 Wholesale and Retail Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fish and Oystera Hotels and Restaurants Our Specialty. Fresh and Cured Eastern Corn Fed Meats Fruits, Vegetables, Poultry and Game. Telephones Main 4302, 4303, 4304, 4305 622-636 15th Street ~ Denver, Colorado Committee to Arrange Oil Survey. As the result of several conferences between Governor J. C. Gunter and the special committee from the Den- ver Real Estate exchange, a perman- ent advisory committee waseappointed by the gavernor to devise ways and means to obtain an oil survey of Colo- rado. Moving Largest Potato Crop. The problem which confronts the railroads of Colorado in furnishing re- frigerators for movement of the pota- to crop of this state, can be better ap- preciated in view of statement just compiled from data gathered by the Railroads’ War Board at Washington, a summary of which shows that the carriers are now moving the largest potata. crop in the history of the coun- try, which {it is estimated will total ‘our hundred and fifty-three million oushels, THE COLORADO STATESMAN SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .60 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice in the City of Denver, Colo. JOS. D. D. RIVERS.....Proprietor 1824 Curtis Street, Room 25. Phone Main 7417. Reading notices, ten lines or less, 10 cents per line. Each additional line over ten lines, 5 cents per line. Display advertising, 50 cents per inch. Remittances should be made by Express Money Order, Postoffice Money Order, Registered Letter or Bank Draft. Postage stamps will be received the same as cash for the fractional part of a dollar. Only 1c and 2c stamps taken. Communications to receive attention must be news, upon important subjects, plainly written only upon one side of the paper, must reach us Tuesdays, if possible, anyway not later than Wednesdays, and bear the signature of the author. No manuscript returned, unless stamps are sent for postage. All communications of a personating nature that are not complimentary will be withheld from the columns of this paper. PRESIDENT WILSON'S WORD. WE HAVE·TAKEN THE PRESIDENT AT HIS WORD. Unlike the promises he made to the late Bishop Walters and other prominent members of the race in the East in the pre-election campaign of his first administration, he has not only promised to do certain things to suppress everything that savors of un-American action, but in his plea for cooperation of Americans in their passing through this crucial period in their history, in his address at Buffalo last Monday, he made the following statement with such emphasis which must sink deeply into the heart of every real American, who, worshipping at Freedom's shrine, views the beauty of what purposes to be democracy for all the peoples of the world: "My counsel to you is this," said the President, "Let us show ourselves Americans by not going off into separate camps, but by co-operating in releasing the world from bondage. We are still of the same clay and spirit and we can get together if we want to. I would be willing to set that up as a final test of an American." Ponder over these words, fellow Negroes, "Of the same clay and spirit," and if we can conclude conscientiously that this is addressed to all Americans in the effort to unite our forces in crushing an enemy of freedom's cause, then we can cheerfully respond to the President's test of the true American, on our realizing that the dark clouds o'erhanging us are giving way to a brilliancy hitherto unknown in our history, and that the RACE DISTINCTION and the CLASS SPIRIT will pass into oblivion with the NEW DEMOCRACY. Can we believe the President's word? Will we have faith in his declaration? Following in the wake of Senator Ashurst of Arizona, who said, in addressing a body of leading citizens in this city recently, when he formed one of the congressional delegation on a visit to the Hawaiian Legislature, "Though we belong to different political parties, some Republicans, some Democrats, yet at this trying moment we are all one, Americans at heart, whose purpose in supporting the Chief Magistrate of the nation is for the common good that must be secured for all the people of this and other lands, and a democracy that will weld us in one common brotherhood," THE COLORADO STATESMAN is ready at this time to believe the Presidents' word, to have confidence in his declaration, to have faith in the suggestions he offers to remove the obstacles that cause unpleasantness among the races, between capital and labor, and, lastly, to admire him for his boldness after an experience of five years as head of our nation to declare in unmistakable terms his utter abhorrence to LAWLESSNESS and the display of the MOB SPIRIT in different parts of our country. As a component part of the nation—a part that is made to feel its day of suffering is not o'er, the Negro must in the face of such facts brought about by this world-war, GIRD HIS LOINS, BUCKLE HIS ARMOR, and, with the acceptance of what is being wrung from the hearts of our oppressors, begin to PREPARE INTELLECTUALLY for the greater emancipation which will thrust itself on all peoples and nations, tongues and tribes, at the termination of this bloody struggle. The head of the nation has spoken words of encouragement, words of cheer, and in his plea for UNITY, there is no racial classification, no boundary, no demarkation; let then our pulpiteers, our men who are called by the Spirit of God, lay hold of this topic of the NEW DEMOCRACY, preaching and teaching it unceasingly; let our Women's Clubs and other organizations begin the promulgation of the doctrine of self-respecting womanhood so that we may no longer be assailed with our contribution to hybrid conditions; let our leaders who have engaged in sacrifices for the uplift of our people for fifty years and more be garrisoned with greater mental vigor to prosecute the work of Creative Equal Rights, National Freedom and the Common Fraternity of Humanity, then the great fulfillment will come, which, in the words of our President, DEMOCRACY MEANS, FIRST OF ALL, WE CAN GOVERN OURSELVES. We earnestly pray we or our posterity will be witnesses to this New Era ere Mother Earth shall cease her revolution. CHURCHMEN MEET TO TALK EDUCATION NOV. 13, 1917. CAMPBELL CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH. Protestants, Catholics and Jews Hold Mass Meeting in New York. Twenty-third and Lawrence Streets, A. M. Wood, Midtown, New York. Twenty-third and Lawrence Streets A. M. Ward, Minister; Residence 1218 Twenty-third Street, Phone Main 5474. (By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 13.—A mass meeting of Protestants, Catholics and Jews, to discuss religion in education, was held in Carnegie hall last night under the auspices of the interdenominaational committee on weekday religious instruction. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., and 7:30 p. m. Class meeting, 12:30 p. m. Allen Christian Endeavor League 6:30 p. m. Dr. John H. Finley, New York state commissioner of education, one of the speakers, said the meeting was "epochaal" and that the time for cooperation had come in order that "every child may have an imitation at least of his moral and religious inheritance." He recommended the following: Prayer and class meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. All people are invited to worship with us. One man was happily converted at our prayer and class meeting on last Wednesday evening. Mr. Browning Allen will render vocal solos at our services Sunday. His brother, Wendall, will accompany him with the violin. Come out and hear them at 11 a. m. in their first appearance. Both are talented, having been trained in music under Prof. Robt Jackson at Western University. "First—The preparation of a book of selections from the Bible by an interdenominational commission, appointed by the Legislature or by the board of regents, for use in the schools. "Second—The formulation of a plan for non-proselytizing cooperation between the schools and the various denominations, to the end that every child may have democratical and religious instruction. The Usher's Club of Campbell Chapel African M. E. church is busy with its preparations to give a drama, entitled "Fifty Years of Freedom" or "From Cabin to Congress," by Katherine Davis Tillman, noted author of "Color" on the evening of January 1, 1917. "Third—The granting of regents' credits for serious work in Bible study of the schools." Americans Must Make Sacrifices That Are Demanded By Great War It is a misguided patriotism that believes direct action has a place in civilized society. I have no patience with that spirit that seeks to destroy property to satisfy personal grievances, or with the thought that direct action can right existing wrongs. P The man who destroys a grain field is taking bread from a hungry child. The burden of waste always rests heaviest on those least able to stand the strain. Nor have I any patience with that spirit which seeks to destroy the truth by printing false and misleading statements. Those character assassins who would poison the minds of their fellow men with falsehoods are most aggravated traitors. Always bear in mind that the greatest, the most liberty-loving nation in the world is engaged in war—in the most tremendous conflict recorded in history, and we must all put our shoulder to the wheel and strive to make a greater and fuller democracy. War spells sacrifice—none can escape its far-reaching effects. The effort of all right-thinking people is to sacrifice as little as possible of the constructive principle, and to be most generous with all things which will protect life and reduce suffering. It is easy to estimate the casualties of the battlefield, but the casualties of the home in wartime remain uncounted and unreported. The young manhood of this country is bearing the brunt of this conflict—that manhood which is offering its life has and always will have the respect of the people of America. For theirs is the greatest sacrifice. We must spare nothing to save as many of their lives as possible. Employers Should Educate Boys Forced to Quit the Grade Schools Employers Should Educate Boys Forced to Quit the Grade Schools By ALFRED RONCOVIERI Superintendent of San Francisco Public Schools Public education is to maintain and improve the standard of citizenship. When a boy leaves school without finishing his elementary school course, the permanent welfare and happiness of that child is threatened. But economic conditions sometimes force children to leave school to help make a living for those at home, themselves included. They should be allowed at least one hour every day in a continuation school until they are seventeen or eighteen years of age, at the expense of their employer. In such schools the mathematics and sciences, and any other subjects that are allied to his vocation would be taught the boy. The worker who increases his technical knowledge not only renders himself a more efficient workman, making his products more marketable, but is on the road to promotion and higher pay. The experts in craft owe their success to technical education. The time has come for a boy to rebel at the modern tendency to make him a small, insignificant cog in the wheel of industry, and to be thus converted into human machinery. The great captains of industry, through the complex machinery which American genius has for the most part invented, use our boys as mere tools to feed this machinery. It is only too true that the apprentice who learns his trade under our modern system usually learns only a single part of it and knows little or nothing of other processes involved in the trade as a whole. He has become an automatic part of the "machine" on which he is working. The man who does not understand the science of his trade and who feeds the machine is the modern "man with the hoe," hopelessly bound to it and the weak object of attack in the constant war to lower his wages. He is most apt to be thrown out of employment in times of depression. Such men are hopelessly handicapped in the struggle for better wages and conditions because captains of industry hold them as slave workers in one part of the trade. It is an economic shame that our children must sometimes drop out of school before completing the grammar course, but if they must, let us insist that the classroom follow them to the shop insofar as it can be made to. Millions of Acres of Land Worthless Because not Properly Utilized Millions of Acres of Land Worthless Because not Properly Utilized By DR. L. E. EVANS Head of Colonization Department, Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad The thing we should consider at present should be: What can we do for the future? How are the people going to get out of the soil the greatest amount of value for the greatest length of time, and what the soil and different locations, according to the topography of the country and the climatic conditions, are best suited for? It should be made easy for a man to know where to look for certain lands that are good for certain productions and be from an authoritative and reliable source and not from a speculative standpoint only. Now, this should be taken up through organizations that make a special study of the topography and climatic and soil production valuations of each separate district. There is one industry that has been so sadly neglected, and is today becoming only a remnant of the original greatness—that of stock raising—through ignorance of distribution of lands properly adapted to stock raising. There are today millions and millions of acres of upland, plateaus and hillsides for summer and winter grazing that are good for nothing else, but worthless at the present time, simply because stock must have water in great abundance and sufficient agricultural land adjacent to it for the raising of a certain amount of winter feed. But through careless legislation the watering places and the rich little valleys tributary and necessary to the perpetuation of the stock-raising proposition utilizing these beautiful upland summer and grazing fields have been allowed to be taken, promoted and sold for fruit and truck gardening purposes, while they are hundreds of miles away from the market of such commodities, and when there are thousands of acres already proven to be more valuable for such purposes and good for nothing else. And it seems a pity that these lands could not be in some way procured and again attached to the useful grazing lands to be used to produce winter feed and water places. WAIT FOR THE GRAND PRIZE Entertainment GIVEN BY THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AT KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS F.C.B. FERN HALL, 2711 Welton Street THURSDAY. NOV.. 22, 1917. Three Prizes will be Given Away Music by Morrison's Jazz Band Come Early and Stay Late. Refreshments Served Admission = 25 Cents COMMITTEE:—Jack Denton, Bob Watkins, J. W. Howard, E. Howard, J. W. Harris, Harry Goodrich, Frank Smith A RACE ENTERPRISE Just the Place for You to Feel at Home AWAY FROM THE NOISE OF THE CITY Idlewild Hotel ```markdown ``` BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY, MANAGER 33rd Street and Wabash Avenue CHICAGO ILL. South Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Cars take you within a block of the hotel. 20 Minutes to Principal Theatres All rooms have hot, and cold running water, Telephone, electric lights, steam heat and elevator service day and night ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE RATES PER DAY - : $1.00 TO $3.00 RATES PER WEEK - $3.50 TO $12.00 20 ROOMS WITH PRIVATE BATHS PHONES: Douglas 4676 and 4677; Automatic 74-302 Michaelson's CORNER 15TH AND LARIMER STS. Our entire second floor is devoted to TURKEYS From now until Thanksgiving Day with Every Man's Suit or Overcoat at $20.00 or more. We are glad to fu;nish your Thanksgiving dinner if it takes our entire profit on your purchase. Donald's Idea. Having been taken through the steerage on an ocean voyage, and knowing there were several "classes" on a ship, Donald, in his first conversation with the new English cook, asked, "Did you come over storage?" Having been taken through the steerage on an ocean voyage, and knowing there were several "classes" on a ship, Donald, in his first conversation with the new English cook, asked, "Did you come over storage?" A very strong feeling makes to itself a conscience of its own—has its own piety; just as much as the feeling of the son towards the mother, which will sometimes survive amid the worst fumes of depravity.—Exchange. THE COLORADO STATESMAN Mrs. J. F. Sheldon left Monday for Oklahoma on a business trip. Mrs. Ada Clemens left Thursday to visit several weeks in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Sarah E. Williams is in Pioche, Nevada, where she will remain until Christmas. cretionary action, and in his sphere should give every satisfactory if his chief will institute reciprocity. Bill's pals and satellites will anxious to hear from him during sojourn in Thermopolis, which is coming a veritable mart of business. NOWATA OIL AND GAS CO. HEA GOOD NEWS. Charles Miller came in from the ranch, reporting everything going on smoothly. He is in the service of W. D. Brown. H. G. Shedd and wife of El Paso are here for an indefinite stay. They are en residence at 2347 Arapahoe street. Mrs. Alvin Wright returned home Sunday after a pleasant visit in Leavenworth, Kansas, and Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Adolfo Robles are the proud parents of a fine seven-pound girl, who peeped into the light of day on Monday, November 12, at 1034 Twenty-ninth street. Mother and daughter, Laurita Reyes, are doing nicely. Presiding Elder and Mrs. James H. Allen, with their sons, have taken up residence in Denver. Rev. Allen is the newly appointed presiding elder of the Albuquerque district, and succeeds Rev. J. P. Howard, who is ill. They hail from Missouri. Harvey Jones, employé of the Union Pacific Company, expresses himself as acquiring an air of satisfaction over the progress being made by members of his race. He thinks the day of sentiment is disappearing and real demonstration of concerted action among our people is fast approaching. Bert Watkins, employé of the Santa Fé railway on the private car of Mr. H. P. Ripley, president of the company, left last Tuesday for Chicago and other points. Mr. Watkins has been with the company at different times covering a period of twenty years, and he thinks he will "stick to the job for good" this time. Attorney E. P. Blakemore succeeded in winning the case of Bert Jones versus The Swenson Auto Company, recovering $100 on the purchase price of a motor truck which did not give the satisfaction in service as was guaranteed. Judge Rice, before whom the case was heard, gave judgment for plaintiff, having been satisfied with his claim. Last Saturday night a party of young folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gross and enjoyed a pleasant evening consisting of games, music and a delightful luncheon. The inspiration of the affair was Mr. George Gross, Jr., whose birthday occurred on Sunday, Nov. 11th. Those present were: Misses Eva Palmer, Lena Hall, Diette Williams, Lillian Hicks and Messrs. Horace Mason, Joseph Payne, Clifford Done, Overton Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. William Greenwood, accompanied by Mrs. Estelle Nelson, bade good-bye to Denver friends and acquaintances, having departed today for Los Angeles, Cal., and Reno, Nev., respectively, for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Greenwood, who is the daughter of Editor Rivers of THE COLORADO STATESMAN, will change her Denver home of several years for the Golden State, where she hopes to benefit by the invigorating ozone. Mr. Greenwood, whose services with the Ford Company branch of Denver terminated yesterday, will be very much missed along with his wife, who have a large circle of friends and well-wishers. Every happiness in their new home is the wish of THE STATESMAN. WILLIAM G. MAY, popular citizen and veteran of Denver literary circles, left for Thermopolis, Wyo., to take up a position with the Carter Sanitarium Hotels Co. "Bill," as he is popularly called, will be very much missed by the Grand Circle of Five Points Specialists whose loss is a gain to whatever sphere he moves in. Energetic, generous, and strict attention to business being qualities possessed so long by him, Mr. May, though a strict disciplinarian, is always alert with dis --- cretonary action, and in his new sphere should give every satisfaction if his chief will institute reciprocity. Bill's pals and satellites will be anxious to hear from him during his sojourn in Thermopolis, which is becoming a veritable mart of business. NOWATA OIL AND GAS CO. HEARS GOOD NEWS. On receipt of the news of a well being shot within 160 feet of their holdings, Messrs. Hadley, Wamsley, Ledgerwood and Fred Bein, president of the Berthoud National Bank, will leave on Tuesday next to visit the oil fields in Nowata. The directors of this company resolve to give stockholders every information relative to its progress, and the mere fact of their visit to get first-hand proof of the Nowata oil development is bound to create greater interest in the mind of the public. The men interested in this company in the way of officers, directors and backers, also the numerous large stockholders, offer a guarantee of permanent success. Office rooms 215 Colorado building, where every attention is given investors. Y. M. C. A. NOTES The meeting of the Zion Baptist church last Sunday afternoon was one of the most interesting held for some time. A fairly good number were present. Mrs. Baker of the Red Cross, Mrs. Isabelle Stewart and Mrs. Janes were present. Mrs. Baker delivered a most splendid address on the nature of the war. Mrs. Stewart spoke of the work of the colored women of the city, and mentioned the fact that they intend sending an ambulance to France. Secretary Bell related in detail his visit to Camp Funston with the drafted men of Colorado. The general membership campaign which has been set for Monday, the 19th, has been postponed for a more favorable date. It is quite likely, however, that the workers will be held together for some form of work at the present time, and a general mobilization will be had at another time. The men's meeting next Sunday afternoon will be held at the building as usual. There will be good speaking and good music. All men will be welcome. HOTEL IDLEWILD A PLACE OF COMFORT. In endorsing the fact of the comforts that the Hotel Idlewild offers to patrons, THE COLORADO STATESMAN simply requests anyone visiting Chicago from Denver or Colorado to spend a day and get the certificate of its advertisement that appears in this issue. Manager Beauregard F. Mosely is engaging every thought and up-to-date idea in making this a race enterprise that will be a business monument to ourselves and posterity, and all we ask is the support that will help to make it perpetual. Rates are reasonable and the most courteous and civil attendants are employed. Success to this enterprise is our heartiest desire. SEE EXHIBITION OF OIL FROM THE OWL OIL COMPANY'S WELLS. Anyone who sees the exhibit of oil at room 504 Colorado building, office of President Lovan of the OWL OIL COMPANY, becomes an advertiser in himself or herself of the quality oil that this company is introducing to the public. Call at any time and be convinced of the integrity of the directors of the OWL as their determination is to prove their genuineness of the stock they offer to the people. Mr. Lovan is enthusiastic over present results, and his wish is that more people can get the benefit of his company which means a like enthusiasm and a profitable return for the investment whether large or small. Display advertisement is to be seen on another page in this issue. Send a paper to the Colored Sammy. It only costs five cents, or one dollar for six months. Call up "Colorado Statesman," Main 7417. Just send us the name and we will address and pay mailing to any part of the world. For Rent—A modern large front room, all modern conveniences for one or two gentlemen. Apply 1320 Fox St. Furnished room with bath; gentle- man only. 1869 Marion. THE CALL! THE CRY!! THE RESPONSE!!! The Call: Awake to your sense of duty and foster race pride, race development, race success by remembering the paper that gives you all the news year in and year out. The Cry: We need every dollar you owe us, and the sending of bills do not add to your expense, but increases our burden. Will you come to our rescue by paying some portion if you cannot pay the whole at once? The Response: Mail to us, Box 116, Denver postoffice, or call at our office, 1824 Curtis Street, Room 25, between 8 a. m. and 5 p. m., or kindly receive our collector and do the needful for which accept our thanks. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS ENTER TAINMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22. The kind of entertainment provided for the public on next Thursday evening by the Knights of Pythias at Fern hall, 2711 Welton street, will be an improvement on the usual high-class entertainments to which the public is always treated by this fraternal order. The management promises to excel previous efforts, and the special interest that is being displayed indicates pleasure extraordinary. Morrison's jazz band, with the latest "Albany Hotel Specials," will charm the guests of the evening. Refreshments galore. DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO. FUNERAL NOTICE. Rowe, Norman Wesly, 2 years, 11 months; infant of Mrs. Thelma Johnson, 1217 26th street; departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 7th. Services were held Monday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m., at Douglass Chapel. Rev. Sawyer officiated. Interment Riverside. Walker, Leona Irene, 17 years, devoted daughter of Mrs. Jennie B. Robinson, 1960 Park avenue. Remains were received from Pueblo Saturday, Nov. 10th. Services were held Monday, 11 a.m., at the above residence, Rev. Fugitt officiating. The body was shipped to St. Joseph, Mo. Epperson, Bessie May, 23 years, beloved daughter of Mrs. Hattie Pettiford, 2848 Welton street; departed this life Saturday, Nov. 10th. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 14th, from Central Baptist church. Interment Riverside cemetery. HELP THE MASONS MAKE A CHEERFUL CHRISTMAS FOR COLORADO'S SOLDIERS AT CAMP FUNSTON. As this is our country's first Christmas in the world war it is thought that we will turn to service rather than to festivities; and that minds generally will be turned to the battlefields of Europe; and especially to our own boys. Therefore, it is to be expected that we at this time will be in a frame of mind to give expression of our appreciation and hope by remembering our boys at Camp Funston. So let us all turn out and help the Masons on November 29 at Manitou hall. 1747 Arapahoe street. GOOD NEWS OF GIBRALTAR OIL COMPANY. E. A. Bromley, president of the above company, was an eyewitness to the shooting of an oil well in the Chelsea oil fields on November 6th, and the impression made on him was satisfying as to the success that will attend the efforts of investors who have been fortunate to throw in their lot with this company. Each day brings new faces, the roads being covered with a number of autos, mule teams, etc., busy in the development and production of this industry which is promising a new Klondyke of the United States. All information as to investment in this company and its permanent success can be had from the president, whose courtesy makes him easily approachable and who is to be found in the Colorado building, Sixteenth and California, fifth floor. TO HELP WIN THE WAR A Liberty Loan Bond and a Bunch of Our Oil Stock Should Be in Every Home. The Double Standard Oil and Gas Company stock is selling for a few days only at 3 cents per share. Big advance at midnight Tuesday, November 20th. Our president, George R. Markey, has just returned from Tulsa, Okla., after having purchased 120 acres with four producing wells connected up with the Prairie Oil and Gas Company pipe line, and the company is now not only producing oil, but selling the same at $2 per barrel. Our field manager is instructed to drill the fifth well as soon as arrangements can be made. Remember, we have forty more well locations on this tract to drill; first sand, 750 feet; second sand about 1,200 feet. To the Public: We share with you our good fortune and offer to let you buy stock at three cents for the next few days. W. F. REYNOLDS, Sec. 501 Boston Bldg., Denver, Phone OUR PRICES WILL BE $2.85, $3.00, $3.45, $3.85, $4.00, $4.45, $4.85, $5.00 AND $5.45 This is for shoes that would cost you double the above prices, and consist of all the new novelties in brown, gray, black and field mouse. THE OWL OIL COMPANY'S STOCK WILL BE OFFERED AS FOLLOWS Two hundred and fifty thousand at three (3) cents per share. This will complete the payment of the Hicks lease, which is described in this ad, and make the company an actual producing company, with a fully equipped plant connected with the Priarie pipe line, drawing the company a revenue every fifteen days through that company. The other two hundred and fifty thousand shares will be sold at five (5) cents per share to erect and equip a plant on the Hester lease, shown in this ad, and to furnish sufficient drilling funds for ten (10) wells. This company would then have two complete plants with 370 acres of land within the immediate vicinity of the town of Chelsea, one of the busiest little oil towns in the state of Oklahoma, and one of the oldest oil fields in the state. This would make a total of three million shares outstanding, two and one-half million shares having been sold for the payment of the lease herein described and organization of the company. This will complete our plans for the winter. If you feel justified in putting your money in the company operating under these plans and controlled by such men as G. W. Musser, ex-Supreme Court Judge of Colorado; Earl C. Heinly, President of the U. S. Mercantile C mpany, Denver; O. W. Lovan, for 25 years in the land business in Colorado, and ex-State Senator J. B. Stephen, we would be pleased to receive your order at once at three cents per share and will immediately fill the same. O. W. LOVAN 10 OUR PRICES WILL BE $2.85, $3.00 $4.85, $5.00 AN This is for shoes that would cost you consist of all the new novelties in brow HENNING'S YOU SAVE A 820 AND 822 15TH ST. FIVE HUNDRE THE OWL STOCK WILL BE Two hundred and fifty thousand payment of the Hicks lease, whi producing company, with a fully ing the company a revenue every The other two hundred and share to erect and equip a plant ficient drilling funds for ten (10 plants with 370 acres of land wit the busiest little oil towns in the state. This would make a total lion shares having been sold for t of the company. This will compl OIL COMPANY If you feel justified in putting plans and controlled by such men Earl C. Heinly, President of the years in the land business in Col pleased to receive your order at the same. O. W. LOV "There is a great deal of difference in the mental attitude of devil fishes or octopi," says Charles F. Holden in St. Nicholas. "In a tank in the Avalon aquarium, which contains three or four octopi, all but one were timid. One attacked my hand, and seemed to enjoy being touched. A large California sheephead in this aquarium became so tame that it liked to be scratched about the head with a wire or stick, and followed people about the tank, especially the man who fed it. It was interesting to see it change color as the man stroked it with the wire." DIRECTORY Oliver Royal House of S. M. T—Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 2540 10:30 AM Pride of Denver Tabernacle 521—Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 2540 Washington St. IT IS EASY TO SMILE When your feet look right and the smile is broader and deeper when you know You Have Saved $2 to $4 WE HAVE BOUGHT AND GOT IN OUR HOUSE $12,395 WORTH OF THIS SEASON'S COUNTER-MAND WOMEN'S SHOES AT 60c ON THE DOLLAR. Bought from one of the best shoemakers in the United States, and we are going to give our customer the FULL BENE-FIT of this BIG BUY. , $3.00, $3.45, $3.85, $4.00, $4.45 AND $5.45 you double the above prices, and brown, gray, black and field mouse. 'S FAMILY SHOE STORE A DOLLAR DENVER, COLORADO RED THOUSAND OF OIL OIL COM BE OFFERED thousand at three (3) cents per a which is described in this ad, and fully equipped plant connected wi very fifteen days through that co and fifty thousand shares will be plant on the Hester lease, shown in (10) wells. This company woul within the immediate vicinity of the state of Oklahoma, and one total of three million shares outst for the payment of the lease here complete our plans for the winter. THOUSAND SHARES OF IL COMPANY'S FFERED AS FOLLOWS three (3) cents per share. This will complete the ribed in this ad, and make the company an actual plant connected with the Priarie pipe line, draw- ways through that company. thousand shares will be sold at five (5) cents per master lease, shown in this ad, and to furnish suf- This company would then have two complete immediate vicinity of the town of Chelsea, one of Oklahoma, and one of the oldest oil fields in the million shares outstanding, two and one-half mil- lion of the lease herein described and organization plans for the winter. THE HESTER OIL AND GAS LEASE 80 acres in Sections 11 and 14. Two offset wells on the west. THE GRAHAM OIL AND GAS LEASE 80 acres in 1/4 of a mile from produc T. R. McSPADDEN 100 acres in 1/4 of a mile from OSCAR L. McSPADDEN 80 acres in Se 3/4 of a mile from th The above 340 acres in full. UNDER The Hicks 30-acre oil with 43-barrel per day new well just in; a full Twp. 24 North, Range These leases are all p and gas is found in pay putting your money in the com- men as G. W. Musser, ex-Suprem- the U. S. Mercantile C mpany, Colorado, and ex-State Senator at once at three cents per sha 80 acres in Section 24. A mile from producing wells and a refinery. R. McSPADDEN OIL AND GAS LEASE 100 acres in Section 24. 1/4 of a mile from producing wells. AR L. McSPADDEN OIL AND GAS LEASE 80 acres in Sections 25 and 26. 1/4 of a mile from the Tri-State Petroleum. The above 340 acres oil and gas leases all paid ill. 80 acres in Section 24. $ \frac{1}{4} $ of a mile from producing wells and a refinery. T. R. McSPADDEN OIL AND GAS LEASE 100 acres in Section 24. $ \frac{1}{4} $ of a mile from producing wells. OSCAR L. McSPADDEN OIL AND GAS LEASE $ \frac{3}{4} $ of a mile from the Tri-State Petroleum. The above 340 acres oil and gas leases all paid in full. UNDER CONTRACT e Hicks 30-acre oil and gas lease in Section 19 43-barrel per day production, including one well just in; a fully equipped plant. All in 24 North, Range 17 East. These leases are all perpetual, or as long as oil gas is found in paying quantities. Money in the company operating under these Musser, ex-Supreme Court Judge of Colorado; Mercantile C mpany, Denver; O. W. Lovan, for 25 and ex-State Senator J. B. Stephen, we would be three cents per share and will immediately fill The Hieks 30-acre oil and gas lease in Section 19 with 43-barrel per day production, including one new well just in; a fully equipped plant. All in Twp. 24 North, Range 17 East. These leases are all perpetual, or as long as oil and gas is found in paying quantities. President and General Sales Agent, 504 Colorado Bldg., Main 1682. DENVER, COLORADO. It Was Ever Thus. "The fair defendant will be acquitted, of course?" "I expect so," replied the prosecuting attorney. "As soon as she mounted the witness stand and smiled at the jury, nine out of the twelve began to fumble with their neckties and slick down their hair." Mouth Decorations. It is amazing how ideas of beauty vary with latitude and longitude. In Japan, the professional beauty loves to appear with golden teeth, in India she prefers them stained red, but in certain parts of Sumatra no lady who respected herself would condescend to have any front teeth at all. They are removed the moment they appear, and strictly suppressed if they should try again. --- 1 Quija Board The so-called ouija board has no more intelligence than any other place of wood and its movement or action in the supposed answering of questions is controlled or imparted to its either consciously or unconsciously, innocently or fraudulently, voluntarily or involuntarily, by the operator. It is practically the same thing under a new name as the planchette board, which had such a great run in the early days of the spiritualism craze—Exchange. Depend on Her Mistress (to cook)—"I have some friends coming to dinner today, Mary, so I want you to do your very best." Cook—"You can depend upon me, mum; I've got some friends of me own comin'!" Several Methods Are Suggested by Uncle Sam's Agricultural Experts. LARGER IMPLEMENTS URGED Difference in Cost Often Paid for in One Season by the Saving That Is Made in Labor, It Is Declared. Agricultural efficiency, in this national emergency, it is pointed out by experts of Uncle Sam's department of agriculture, is in considerable measure a matter of efficiency in the use of farm machinery. Man labor is scarce. The lack must be made up largely by better utilization of men, horses and tractors now on farms. There are three important ways, the experts point out, in which the more efficient farmers improve on traditional methods of using labor for field operations, namely, (1) they increase the horse power per man by increasing the size of teams; (2) they increase the area covered per man and per team by substituting larger-sized implements for smaller ones, and (3) they increase the area covered in a given time by increasing the size of fields. Larger Horse Power Per Man. To increase horse power per man the farmer merely drives a three-horse team, where before he drove but two horses, or a four-horse or five-horse team instead of a three-horse team. This is perhaps the simplest expedient, it is urged, for increasing labor efficiency on the farm, and one which is already very generally practiced by our farmers. Where horse labor is abundant and man labor source doubling up teams effects a material saving of labor, even without any increase in the size of implements used, since naturally the large team works more easily and more rapidly than a smaller one. When the doubling of teams is accompanied by the introduction of larger implements, a further saving of man labor and of time is effected. For example, one man with a two-row cultivator will cultivate twice the crop area per day covered by the man with a one-row cultivator. Thus, too, under favorable conditions, an eight-foot mower or binder will cover much more ground in a day than will a six-foot machine. Similar economies may be effected with other machines, where small-sized implements are the rule. In general, the larger-sized machines cost but little more than the smaller ones; indeed, the difference is so small that one season's saving in man labor through the use of a big machine will often pay the excess in cost over that of one of the smaller size, it is declared. Large Fields Are Best. Resort to the third expedient, it is suggested, for increasing labor efficiency in field operations, namely, enlarging fields, depends in great measure on the lay of the land. Where the land is level or rolling, and two adjoining fields to be plowed can be plowed as one if a fence between is removed, it is often worth while to tear away the fence and throw the two fields into one. Farm-management studies by experts of the department have shown that the size of a farm is the controlling factor as regards efficiency in the use of human labor, horse labor and machinery on farms. That is to say, other things being equal, the larger the farm the more crop acres worked per man. It is not possible, of course, for the average farmer to increase the size of his farm at will to meet an emergency, but many will find it possible to gain at once a measure of the advantage of a large farm by making their fields as large and as few in number as is possible under the conditions of topography and rotation. SQUID AND CARP AS FOOD Uncle Sam's Bureau of Fisheries Undertakes to Promote Their Use in Certain Sections. In connection with experiments in the drying of squid as an article of food, the United States bureau of fisheries, at its Woods Hole laboratory, has made several determinations of the water, nitrogen, ash and fat, and ascertained the time of artificial digestion. Squid meat consists of about 77 per cent water. Of the solids, about 5 per cent is fat, $7\frac{1}{2}$ per cent ash, and 87 per cent protein. The last figure is exceptionally high. Squid meat digests more slowly than some other meats, such as herring, mackerel and boiled egg white. This slow digestibility does not, of course, indicate any inferiority in food value, but suggests that it would properly be a part of the heavy meal of the day. "Eat the carp," is the caption on an attractive poster which has been issued by the bureau of fisheries. It is used in a carp campaign which is being conducted by the bureau independently and also in co-operation with the states' relation service of the department of agriculture. Prospective eaters of carp are invited to write for information and recipes. This campaign is intended to promote the fuller utilization of carp in regions in which it occurs as an abundant food fish. WILL AID CITY WOMEN Uncle Sam to Promote Food Production and Conservation. Work of Demonstration Agents of Agricultural Department Extended to Urban Communities. While the United States department of agriculture has for a long time been conducting work of benefit to city folk, it is now undertaking, directly and for the first time, to help the city woman in the work of promoting food production, food conservation and household thrift. To carry on this work through demonstrations and through other educational methods, congress made appropriations for woman city agents of the department. The cities through their various organizations help to support the movement, which is carried on by the department in co-operation with the state colleges of agriculture. The work of the bureau of chemistry and of the office of home economies has been of benefit, in respect to foods, to city women, though not more so than to country women. The bureau of markets, through its city market work, affects both the country producer and the city consumer. Those in charge of the home demonstration work in the various states welcome the authority and the opportunity to work directly with urban dwellers. In former years they have often held extension schools, meetings and demonstrations in canning, preserving, cooking and other lines of food conservation in towns and cities for country women, on account of the convenience of holding them there and the town and city women have incidentally derived much benefit from such meetings. The plans for the city demonstration agents call for the employment or workers who will co-operate with and work through organizations already in existence or help to form new ones where none exists. They will assist the city women in their problems concerning food production, prevention of waste, and the conservation of food. The actual lines of work include home gardening, poultry raising, canning drying, pickling, preserving and bringing of fruits and vegetables, proper methods of storage in the homes to prevent loss, utilization of left-overs economic methods of buying, prevention of unnecessary waste in the consumption of food, introduction of new foods as partial substitutes for meat and wheat flour, proper diet, and other activities. In general, these city agents are organized as a part of the extension work for women in the state. In some states this work is made a special division while in others it is a very intimate part of the regular home demonstration work. In other cases city agents are appointed as assistants to the regular county home demonstration agents, who already have influence in the city. In other cases city agents are appointed independently. Where there is a strong farm organization or county farm bureau the agent may be officially associated with the work of that organization. Why the United States Is Greatest of Nations. Here are the reasons why the United States is the greatest nation in the world, according to statisticians: Five per cent of its population. Thirty-three per cent of its wealth. The United States produces: Seventy-six per cent of the corn grown in the world. Seventy per cent of the cotton. Seventy-two per cent of the oil. Fifty-nine per cent of the copper. Forty-three per cent of the pig iron. Thirty-seven per cent of the coal. Thirty-five per cent of the tobacco. Twenty-six per cent of the silver. Twenty-four per cent of the wheat. Twenty-one per cent of the gold. PASS BILLION-DOLLAR MARK Raw Material Imports For Fiscal Year Greater Than At Any Time in History of American Trade. For the first time in the history of American trade the imports of raw materials passed the billion-dollar mark during the fiscal year 1917. According to statistics published by Uncle Sam's Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, the exact total was $1,109,655,040, a noteworthy increase over the $488,825,500 in 1916 and the $632,865,860 in 1914, the last normal year before the war. The raw materials now imported in the greatest quantities are hides, india rubber, raw silk, wool, raw cotton, copper ore, and flax-seed, and important increases are recorded for furskins, gums, mineral oils, uncut diamonds, manganese ore, nickel ore, zinc ore, and dyewoods. MAKING CITIZENS OF FOREIGN BORN Uncle Sam's Naturalization Bureau Continues Drive on Alien Population. EDUCATION IS WEAPON USED National Government, Federal and State Courts and Public Schools Linked Together in the Campaign. Officials of Uncle Sam's bureau of naturalization, which is a part of the department of labor, is making a determined effort to hasten the Americanization of the large foreign population of the United States. The work that is being done is outlined in the following statement issued by the bureau: "Approximately one-seventh of the population of the United States is foreign-born, with a very large proportion ignorant of American ideals and institutions, and, to that extent, loyal to the country of their birth. Never in the history of the nation has undivided support been so sorely needed. A knowledge of American government end what it stands for can only be gained by the aliens through education, but, once understood, loyal allegiance to the country of their adoption inevitably follows. It means welding the heterogeneous masses into one patriotic body. "Last year the public-school authorities of the United States, working in close co-operation with the bureau of naturalization of the United States department of labor, maintained night school classes for alien instruction in approximately 1,700 cities, towns and rural communities, located in every state in the Union. The opening of this year's classes was accompanied by every assurance of increased attendance and a material betterment of the results already obtained through this stupendous educational campaign. Gradual Transformation Expected. "It is the confident belief of the bureau of naturalization that alien instruction will gradually transform this vast army of foreigners into an army of Americans with common ideals, common hopes, common sentiments and unadulterated loyalty." "With the American nation defending the cause of civilization and humanity and taking her place on the side of righteousness in this worldwide conflict, military preparedness, so vital to the country's safety, cannot be possible without citizenship preparedness. o one should be permitted to remain in ignorance of his duty and responsibility as a resident of the United States, and this, of course, applies particularly to the foreign-born. It is certain that had alien instruction been more universally extended in the past, the question of divided allegiance would not have assumed such unpleasant prominence after war was declared. To Increase Productive Capacity. "The present volume of naturalization shows that over half a million foreign-born residents annually bring themselves within the jurisdiction of the bureau of naturalization. It is the plan of the bureau, through the co-operation of the public schools, with its educational movement, to change that portion of the alien body now in a state of helpless dependence or mere self-maintenance to a state of productive capacity. "The activities of the bureau of naturalization show how a routine government agency has been transformed into a great humanizing force. This has been accomplished by linking together the federal and state courts, the federal government and the state public schools for the purpose of extending educational aid to candidates for citizenship. The work of this bureau now stands for more than naturalization, as the term is generally understood. It represents Americanization in its truest sense. STONE OUTPUT SHOWS GAIN Pennsylvania Leads All Other States in Production in 1916, With Total of $11,021,655. The value of the stone produced in the United States in 1916 was $79,041.699, as reported to G. F. Loughlin of the United States geological survey, department of the interior, an increase of nearly 6 per cent over the value for 1915. Of the total value over 52 per cent, or $41,319,871, was represented by limestone, an increase of more than 17 per cent over the value for 1915. Marble, valued at $7,033,171, representing nearly 9 per cent of the total, was the only other kind of stone that showed an increase (about 2 per cent). The leading states and the value of their output, which represented over 63 per cent of the total, were as follows: 11,021,655 6,111,266 5,691,420 5,342,954 4,657,813 4,803,094 3,138,165 3,138,305 2,757,790 2,494,284 2,242,742 WORK OF ENGINEERS WORK OF ENGINEERS Experts Required to Officer This Branch of Service. Men Obtaining Commissions In Reserve Corps Must Be College Graduates or Have Had Experience. The greatest Interest exists, quite naturally, throughout the country in the various branches of Uncle Sam's army and navy. Perhaps there is as much, or even more, interest manifested in the engineer regiments as in other branches of the service. There seems to be much misunderstanding about these regiments, and especially the Engineer Officers' Reserve corps, say officials at Washington. The general nature of the work of the engineer corps is quite well known. It may be stated that many of the officers will be engaged upon construction work in France between the seaport and the army's sphere of operation. Some reserve engineer officers have been assigned to duty under the quartermaster's department for the construction of cantonments. Others will officer the nine regiments organized as part of the National army for railroad construction and operation. Men in the Engineer Officers' Reserve corps may be divided into two classes: Class A, men who will be used for service at the front. First and second lieutenants must have active practice (a) in the engineering profession or some business immediately connected with or concerned in engineering matters; (b) they must either hold or have qualified for the grade of junior engineer, electrical or mechanical, or higher grade in the civil service, or must be a graduate from an approved engineering college or have been in the above practice of engineering at least two years. The captains must have similar qualifications, as just stated for the lieutenants, except that men of more experience and knowledge, and with a knowledge of the principles of military organization and operations are required. Class B, engineer reserve officers required for special services. Candidates must be qualified for at least one of the following duties as provided for in the army regulations: "The duties of the corps of engineers comprise reconnoitering and surveying for military purposes, including the laying out of camps; selection of sites and formation of plans and estimates for military defenses; construction and repairs of fortifications and their accessories; . . . the installation of electric power plants and electric cable connected with seacoast batteries. . . . In time of war within the theater of operations it has charge of the location, design and construction of wharves and landings, storehouses, hospitals and other structures of general interest, and of the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, ferries, bridges and incidental structures, and of the construction, maintenance and operation of railroads under military control, including the construction and operation of armed trains." Demand for Silver Coins Keeps Mints Busy. Demand for silver coins has been so great for some time that Uncle Sam has been forced to place every mint in the country on a 24-hour-a-day basis in order to meet it. This has never been necessary before. Raymond T. Baker, director of the mint, states that the subsidiary coinage during the first nine months of 1917 totaled $16,551,000, an increase of more than 800 per cent over the corresponding period of the previous year. FOOD VALUE OF CORN SHOWN Nutrition Investigation by Uncle Sam's Experts Discloses Large Part Played by Cereal. Data obtained in the nutrition investigations of the United States agricultural department show that over 60 per cent of the food consumed by the people of the United States, on an average, is of vegetable origin, and that about one-seventh of this, or 8.7 per cent of the whole, is corn meal. Of the total protein consumed, animal as well as vegetable, corn meal supplies 10 per cent; of the total fat, 3.8 per cent; and of the total carbohydrates, 13.7 per cent. Cornmeal compared with other foodstuffs of a similar nature is a low-priced food material, and when used alone or with other equally low-priced food makes economical dishes. Of these dishes, which consist often of meal, salt and water only, each locality where- corn is used in large amounts seems to have worked out its own peculiar form. Stars and Stripes on Tomb. Among the many interesting memorials in Holy Trinity church, Minories, London, Eng., is a mural tablet upon which are carved certain stars and stripes, says the Wide World. These are believed by many people to have suggested the American flag, since it is known that Lord Dartmouth, to whose memory this tablet has been raised, was closely associated with the Washington family AND ENTERTAINERS GEO. MORRISON Music Furnished f Phone Main 2707. Res. 2947 Sto THIN Giant Bach-Boe and Ta Lankford and McC STRICTLY FIRST- Cleaning, Pressing, Dyei JOIN OUR MONTHLY PR 506 Eighteenth Street THE PEARL BA GEO. MORRISON, MANAGER C Furnished for all Occasions 2707. Res. 2947 Stout St. DENV THINK Bach-Benz Clean and Tailors Lankford and McCain, Proprietors STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS WORK ening, Pressing, Dyeing and Remodell UR MONTHLY PRESSING CLUB— th Street Phone THE PEARL BARBER SHOP 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 THE PEARL BARBER SHOP 1021 19th Street First-Class Tonsorial Artists in attendance. We solicit your patronage. ARRY JONES, Prop. FRANK R. T. Announces that he law offices to 621 Building. Telephone M When You The Heads, Feet Neckbones or any other part of the squeal, go to East's Mar 2300-6 Lari ANK R. TAGGAL nces that he has removed ices to 621 and 622 g. Telephone Main 8036 en You W Heads, Feet Tails, Sn bones or Chitlerings other part of the hog ex queal, go to t's Market Pho 2300-6 Larimer Street FRANK R. TAGGART When You Want The Heads, Feet Tails, Snouts Neckbones or Chitlerings, or any other part of the hog except the squeal, go to East's Market Phone Main 1461 2300-6 Larimer Street ```markdown ``` The McElhinney T PHONE MAIN 5599 Night and Day 806 15th St., Two Doors From Store Free Delivery—Shipping Notice: Open evenings until NOT In order to get acquainted ag friends, we are going to give away FF with this ad. a valuable premium Let this INFORMATION, for the b the owner of the NIGHT AND DAY I am printing this. I am the man Company seven years ago at 2038 couple of doors up to a larger st four years. Now I have been run CANTILE CO. for three years, an co-operation of your trade, which Now I am going to go after your fore by giving you the advantage meat and grocery buying. We bu middleman's profit. We can save order. SO GIVE US A TRIAL. MEATS McElhinney Tile & Marks MAIN 5599 427 SEVENTEENTH Two Doors From Stout St. Phones C Free Delivery—Shipping Orders a Special e: Open evenings until 12 o'clock. All day NOTICE To get acquainted again with our old cust are going to give away =FREE I am a valuable premium worth dollars to you. FORMATION, for the benefit of the people of the HIGHT AND DAY MERCANT In this, I am the man who opened up the seven years ago at 2038 Larimar Street. I up to a larger store, at 3040 Larimar Now I have been running the NIGHT A for three years, and my whole success of your trade, which we wish to thank going to go after your business stronger than buying you the advantage of my many years grocery buying. We buy direct in carload 1 profit. We can save you from 20 to 30 GIVE US A TRIAL. MEATS. GROC The McElhinney Tile & Marble Co. PHONE MAIN 5599 427 SEVENTEENTH ST. Night and Day Mercantile Co. 806 15th St., Two Doors From Stout St. Phones Champa 3018-3073. Free Delivery—Shipping Orders a Specialty. Notice: Open evenings until 12 o'clock. All day Sundays. NOTICE In order to get acquainted again with our old customers and their friends, we are going to give away NIGHT AND DAY MERCANTILE CO. I am printing this. I am the man who opened up the Western Market Company seven years ago at 2038 Larimer Street. I then moved a couple of doors up to a larger store, at 2048 Larimer, and ran it for four years. I now have the MIDDLEMAN DAY MARKET CANTILE CO. for three years, and my whole success was through co-operation of your trade, which we wish to thank you one and all. Now I am going to go after your business stronger than I ever did before by giving you the advantage of my many years of experience of meat and dairy grocery. We buy direct in carload lots and save the middleman's profit. We can save you from 20 to 30 per cent on your order. SO GIVE US A TRIAL. MEATS. Small Eastern Hams... 20%e Dixie Brand Bacon, lb. 37%e Fresh Neck Bones, lb. 9e Hog Chitterling, lb. 5%e We handle Fresh Pig Tails, pig's Feet, Spare Ribs, Miltz, Kidneys, Snouts, Ears, Brains and all other offal. GROCERIES. SUGAR, 13 lbs. with every $3.00 purchase. $1.00 Macaroni and Spaghetti, pkg. 50e Reg. 5c sacks Salt; 3 for. 100 Large can milk, each. 110 Water White Soap, 6 bars for 250 Fresh Eggs, doz. 400 Dressed Rabbits, Chickens, Turkeys and Ducks. Best Creamery Butter, lb.... 45c Fresh Oysters, pt.... 30c We carry a full line of Fresh Veg Your co-operation of purchasing g sell you right along from 20 to 2 full line of Fresh Vegetables and Fruits of operation of purchasing goods from us will en- light along from 20 to 25 per cent less than N, MANAGER For all Occasions Out St. DENVER, COLO. INK Benz Cleaners Mailors Main, Proprietors CLASS WORK Ling and Remodelling PRESSING CLUB—$1.50 Phone Main 7376 BARBER SHOP Street First-Class work guaranteed. DENVER, COLO TAGGART has removed his and 622 Cooper Main 8036 You Want at Tails, Snouts Chitlerings, or the hog except Market Phone Main 1461 mer Street A FIREPLACE Makes the home feel comfortable these cool days. Beautifies the home and cuts your fuel bill. A large display of Grates, Andirons, Fire Sets and Fire Screens awaits your inspection here. Mercantile Co. 427 SEVENTEENTH ST. Put St. Phones Champa 3018-3073. Buy Orders a Specialty. 12 o'clock. All day Sundays. ATTICE main with our old customers and their y REE worth dollars to you. benefit of the people who don't know MERCANTILE CO. who opened up the Western Market Larimer Street. I then moved a ore, at 2048 Larimer, and ran it for nining the NIGHT AND DAY MER- d my whole success was through the we wish to thank you one and all, business stronger than I ever did be- of my many years of experience direct in carload lots and save the you from 20 to 30 per cent on your SUGAR, 13 lbs. for..... $1.00 With every $3.00 purchase. Macaroni and Spaghetti, pkg..... 50 Reg. 5c sacks Salt; 3 for..... 100 Large cans Milk, each..... 110 Water White Soap, 6 bars for 250 Fresh Eggs, doz..... 400 Swift's Laundry Soap, 3 bars..... 100 15c cans Milk for, each..... 110 Small cans Milk for, each..... 100 10c grade Toilet Paper, roll..... 50 metables and Fruits of all kinds. Goods from us will enable us to under- 5 per cent less than any other stores. FREE GROCERIES When the United States Decided to Be a Republic on the 25th seven states being represented viz New York New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware Virginia , North Carolina and South Carolina George Washington was elected ( unanimously ) president of the convention . The convention appoint a committee to prepare and report rules for conducting business in motion which were reported . debated , and in general agreed to on the 28th . Governor Randolph opened the beginning of the convention . He observed that the confederation fueled none of the objects for which it was granted . It does not provide against foreign invasions . It does not secure harmony to the states . It is in capable of producing certain blessings to the states . It cannot defend itself against movements . 5 h . It is not superior to state constitutions . it It does not provide against foreign invaders . If a state acts against a foreign power contrary to the laws of nations or violates a treaty , it cannot punish that state compel its obliviousness to the treaty . It can only leave the offending state to the operations of the offendedown . It therefore cannot prevent a war . If the rights. NEW YORK.—Unexpectedly there has come to light an unpublished diary of the meetings which resulted in the Constitution and in the decision that the United States of America should be a republic and not a monarchy. Those conferences were secret—each member of the convention was adjured to destroy his notes—and besides the authorized record of Madison only two, it seems, of the private diaries were known to have been preserved. Lately the Anderson galleries announced without date a forthcoming sale of Washingtoniana. Almost immediately a visitor, representing the McHenry family of Maryland, called upon Mr. Sampson and submitted the diary of James McHenry, secretary on the staff of General Washington and second secretary of war—a manuscript not known outside that family. James McHenry, delegate from Maryland, took an active part in the formation of the Constitution. He labored successfully in his own state to bring about its ratification, notwithstanding the powerful opposition of Luther Martin and Samuel Chase. Mr. Sampson says of the newly revealed "Original Manuscript Diary or Journal" kept by James McHenry during his attendance at the Federal Constitutional convention from May 25, the opening, to September 18, the closing day: "This journal gives a remarkably clear account of the deliberations of the Federal convention. McHenry took his seat on the opening day of the season and, realizing the importance and historic value of the forthcoming proceedings, kept this record from day to day. The first entry is dated Philadelphia, 14 May, 1787. Nothing of importance took place, however, until the 25th when, as stated in the journal, seven states being represented, vlz: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. George Washington was unanimously elected pres- SCRAPS There are many women sailors among the Finns and Norwegians. Residents in Honolulu have sent $500 for the widows and orphans of British naval men killed in the war. A Danish government commission reports that Denmark will now be able to live on its own supplies. In a playground league baseball game in New Orleans the pitcher of the team was named Liquor while the opposing twirler was named Claret. ident of the convention. A committee was then appointed to prepare and report rules for conducting business. This detail being satisfactorily arranged, Gov. Edmund Randolph of Virginia opened the business of the convention. He proceeded to outline the objections to the 'Articles of Confederation,' the inadequacy of which called forth this meeting. Randolph's speech is given in full, in addition to the resolutions he offered as a basis or working plan for the Constitution. These resolutions were 15 in number and bore the distinction of being the first plan to be offered for the closer and firmer welding of a union which had been rapidly drifting towards dissolution. After Mr. Randolph's address and resolutions, the convention resolved itself into a committee of the whole 'to take into consideration the state of the American Union.' "On May 30 began the true battle between the partisans of state's rights and the group which favored strong centralized power and afterward became known as the 'Federalists.' By this time ten states were represented in the convention, and Randolph's resolutions were taken up in order. "On August 6 the convention adjourned till the following day to give the members an opportunity to consider the report. Mr. McHenry suggested a meeting with Messrs. Carroll, Jenifer, Mercer and Martin of the Maryland delegation to confer on the report and to prepare to act in unison. This stormy conference took place at Mr. Carroll's lodgings, and was marked by strong opinions. "Here occurs an interesting note describing an incident of that meeting: "I saw Mr. Mercer make out a list of members' names who had attended or were attending in convention with "for" and "against" marked opposite most of them—asked carelessly what question occasioned his being so particular upon which he told me laughingly that it was no question but that those marked with a "for" were for a king. I then asked him how he knew Nonresidents of New Brunswick must pay $50 for a license to hunt and kill one bull moose and one bull caribou. English scientists are conducting a series of experiments to ascertain how best crop production can be increased with the use of high frequency electric currents. To hold a skein of yarn while it is being wound into a ball is the purpose of a revolving wire frame that can be clamped to a chair or other piece of furniture. that, to which he said: "No matter, the thing is so," etc.' "In order to fix the opinions of his colleagues, McHenry drew up four propositions on the most consequential articles, to lay before them at their meeting on the following evening. The propositions are given here in full. The diary then proceeds with the business of the convention on the 7th. The discussion then centered on the right of suffrage. Governor Morris held that to give that right to all freemen the government would undoubtedly become an aristocracy, as it would put it in the power of men whose business created numerous dependents. Doctor Franklin also spoke on the subject: "He observed that in time of war a country owed much to the lower class of citizens. Our late war was an instance of what they could suffer and perform. If denied the right of suffrage it would debase their spirit and detach them from the interest of the country. One thousand of our seamen were confined in English prisons—had bribes offered to go on board English vessels, which they rejected." "From then on matters progressed rapidly although not without debate of every viewpoint and angle. By September 1 the system was in shape to refer to a grand committee. They worked diligently and made some of the most important revisions that had thus far been thought of. One of the principal of these was the plan for the election of the president. September 8 the report was agreed to, and with some amendments was referred to the committee of detail. On September 13 the second printed report was received. This was read, discussed and a few further changes made, and on the 15th was ordered engrossed and 500 copies struck. On the 17th the final Constitution was delivered and the delegates proceeded to sign it, Mr. Randolph, Mr. Mason and Mr. Gerry being the only members present who withheld their names."—Boston Transcript. Barley gave much better results than oats as a sheep fattening food in tests conducted by English farmers. Most of the inhabitants of Bagdad live in the cellars during the day and repair to the roofs after sundown, where they dine and sleep. Roberta, Mona, Mary and Leota Keyes, quadruplets, the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Flake Keyes of Hollis Okla., are entering the third year of their lives. At birth Roberta weighed 11% pounds, Mona and Mary 11% ench, and Leota 11 pounds. THE KITCHEN CABINET Sooner or later your good work or your bad work will find you out, and you will either get promoted or be given a seat on the toboggan. NUT OMELET. Put through a meat grinder, nuts to make a half cupful when ground. Beat three eggs very light, season to taste with salt and pepper and add three tablespoonfuls of cold water, add the nut meats and mfx well. Put a little butter in the omelet pan light, season to taste with salt and pepper and add three tablespoonfuls of cold water, add the nut meats and mix well. Put a little butter in the omelet pan and pour in the omelet mixture, lift the edges until it is firm all over, being careful not to scorch it, then fold and send to the table on a hot dish. Unusual Cabbage Salad.—Shave or shred very fine one small head of cabbage, add a half cupful of chopped almonds that have been blanched, four or five ripe bananas also finely cut, mix with a cupful of sour cream, salt, pepper, and a dash of vinegar, if the cream is not sufficiently acid. Serve with crackers and cheese. Different Dried Beef.—Put three tablespoonfuls of bacon fat on a frying pan, and add a half pound of dried beef picked in small pieces or cut in shreds with the scissors. Frizzle for three minutes, then put the beef on a hot platter. Place three bananas cut in halves crosswise and in quarters lengthwise, let them stand over the heat long enough to become thoroughly hot, five minutes will be sufficient time. Arrange around the beef and serve all piping hot. Chili Con Carne.—Take all the seeds from two pods of chill pepper. Soak the pods in warm water until soft, then scrape the pulp from the skins, discarding the skins, saving the pulp and the water. Cut two pounds of round steak into small pieces and cook them in the frying pan in melted butter or sweet drippings until brown, and four tablespoonfuls of flour and stir until the flour is brown, add a clove of garlic in which two gashes have been cut, then the chili pulp and water, of which there should be a pint. Let simmer until the meat is tender, adding more water if needed. Season well. Soak a cupful of kidney or Mexican beans in soft water over night. Let simmer until tender, drain, and add to the meat, or they may be heated in a little hot fat and served in a dish apart from the meat. The character of all work depends upon the intelligence of the person who performs it. POPULAR DISHES. The following dishes never lose their prestige, as they are choice and deserve their popularity: Chop Suey.—Cut tender, lean pork and chicken, one or both, into very thin pieces an inch and a half in length and a half inch wide. Saute these in fresh pork fat, have ready an equal amount of celery, cut fine, an onion cut in bits, add the vegetables to the BONSAIR meat, cover the whole with chicken, veal broth or boiling water and simmer until tender. Then add a few peeled mushrooms, as few or many as taste or convenience pleases, which should be cooked in a little fat before adding to the mixture. For a quart of the mixture stir in a tablespoonful of corn starch mixed with cold water, then add to the hot mixture. Continue stirring until the mixture boils, then add one or two tablespoonfuls of dark molasses, a teaspoonful of salt and a tablespoonful of china soy. The soy gives it the color and characteristic flavor. A substitute may be made for it by using a tablespoonful of kitchen bouquet and a little Worcestershire sauce. Nesselrode Pudding.—Cook twenty large chestnuts or double the number of the smaller ones, in sugar sirup until tender. Cut six of the nuts in small pieces, the rest put through a steve. Cook two tablespoonfuls each of currants and sultana raisins in the sirup until tender, then add the same amount of preserved pineapple and cherries or other fruit, to the pieces of chestnut and let them cool in the sirup. Cook the beaten yolks of four eggs, mixed with three-fourths of a cup of sugar in a pint of thin cream, cook until the mixture coats the spoon. Add the sifted chestnuts and pass the whole through a fine sleeve. Cool and partly freeze, then add a cupful of whipped cream and finish freezing, add the fruit and nuts drained from the sirup and pack in a mold. Press the cover in place over a piece of wrapping paper and let stand in ice and salt an hour. Serve with whipped cream sweetened and flavored with fruit juice or with the following: Pudding Sauce for Nesselrode Pudding.—Beat the yolks of three eggs until thick. Add three tablespoonfuls of sugar and beat again. Stir over the fire in a double boiler until the mixture thickens a little, then pour into a cold dish and beat until cold, light and creamy. Flavor to taste and then mix lightly with a cupful and a half of cream whipped stiff. For deliciousness this pudding is hard to equal, but the fruit combination must be carefully blended. Neele Maxwell The Curtis Park Floral Company FLORAL DESIGNS PUT UP WHILE FLORAL DESIGNS PUT UP WHILE YOU WAIT CHOICE PLANTS AND CUT FLOWERS CONSTANTLY ON HAND GREENHOUSES: Thirty-Four and Curtis Streets TELEPHONE, MAIN 1511 DENVER, COLO The Good Weight Grocery W. T. FLETCHER AND J. W. WILLIAMS, Proprietors. RETAIL STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. CORN FED MEATS. MOTOR DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF THE CITY. 2549 Washington St. Denver, Colo. Baxter Bldg. J. W. WILLIAMS, Manager PHONE CHAMPA 3022. The WARD AUCTION COMPANY Sales Daily at 2 p.m. Office Fur- niture a Specialty. PRIVATE SALES AT ALL TIMES HAVE MOVED TO— 1723-39 GLENARM ST. PHONE MAIN 1675. THE BEST ICE CREAM AND CANDIES AT O.P. BAUR & CO. CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS Phone: 168. 1512 Curtis Street, Denver, Cole. JOSEPH CARTER Express, Moving, and Storage COAL AND WOOD PROMPT DELIVERY. Phone Main 6544. 2415 WASHINGTON STREET. DON'T FORGET US When you need anything in the line of neat and attractive Printing. The Good Gro W. T. 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Phone Main 6699 Bean Auto Livery TAXICAB LANDULET AND 7-PASSENGER 1917 CARS STAND: NIGHT AND DAY CAFE 919 Nineteenth St. Denver, Colorado MCS I A KING'S COLLEGE and, plain, form- the new greens, $5.95 AND a splendid vari- l saving at spe- T TROUSERS, sturdily tailored, 6 t) 17 especially priced at $1.25. R HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower. One Thousand Agents Wanted. Good Money Made. We want Agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can you sell it in a retail box? Sells for 25 cents per box—One 25-cent box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25-cent box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trim and coat it with 25 cents of full box. If you wish to be an agent, send $1 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work at once; also agent's terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Northern Branch: Southern Branch: 1113 Clark St. P. O. Box 812, EVANSTON, ILL. GREENSBORO, N.C. NOE, PERSON, living living with can give them three days earlier if they will order from THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFR. P. O. BOX 812, GREENSBORO, N.C. --- BOYS' NORFOLK SUITS, fancy mixtures and blue serges; trousers full lined, all seams taped, priced at $5.95. BOYS' SWEATER COATS, gray, splendid values, at $1.35. BOYS' WAISTS—Light, medium and dark patterns, made of good grade madras and percale; all sizes specially priced at 69c. Fads And Fancies of Fashion These war time days being determined to reduce the high cost of living, and also to forego wool that is needed for the armies of the world, my lady has taken to silk attire. This is no hardship at all—women have always loved silk. Besides satins in several supple weaves and lovely crepes have proved themselves dependable for wear as well as beautiful, in the first regard at least the equal of many woolen fabrics. And now enters Parts proclaiming narrow skirts and restrictions in the THE NEW YORKER THE FASHION WEEKLY IN SILK ATTIRE MY LADY GOES. number of yards of goods to be used for daytime frocks, so of course these war time economics will become fashionable. Because simplicity makes for, rather than against, artistic success in design, the new frocks of silk and satin are marvels of good taste. Only satin and needlework furnished the means for producing the lovely afternoon gown shown in the illustration. But this restriction merely serves to show the resourcefulness of its creator; he has made them entirely sufficient. The gown has a short, plain bodice, smocked into epaulette shoulders. The plain skirt is smocked to adjust it to the figures at the waistline and the last row of smocking forms a narrow ruffle, lined with white satin. This provides the most graceful way for uniting bodice and skirt in one. But the cleverest bit of strategy employed by the artist whose means were so restricted, appears in the pockets at each side. They are managed by slitting the satin and gathering the fullness of the skirt into smocking. The THE FASHION WEEK THE FASHION WEEK satin lined ruffle that defines them, is set on at the top. The collar is of soft, white satin ornamented with needlework on points at the front, and cuffs made in the same way are set on the upper side of the sleeves. All quarters of the globe appear to have been ransacked to provide furs for the comfort and adornment of women. If there is any fur-bearing animal from Greenland's icy mountains to India's coral strand that is not in danger of loosing his hide to the hunter or trapper we would like to make his acquaintance, and so would the furriers, for he must belong to an unknown species. Mme. Bernhardt wears a coat of tiger skin from tropical jungles and Baby Bunting is wrapped in rabbit skins—that look like something else—from the Dakotas figure and it is a gait them and consider jibe most effectively w Elastic Wa An adjustable waist correct thing to use the dress or blouse, about that on either band of the ready-pieces of elastic a piece about half an the dress is worn to sufficiently to fit ably. This obviates alteration and makes better. --- perhaps, and every clime between contributes skins. Even so the wonder remains as to where the immense supply comes from—only the furrier really knows—and he is not going to tell. Three neckpieces and a muff appear in the group of fashionable furs pictured above. At the left there is a set of Hudson seal and fox—the vogue of combining two furs persists—with the cape of seal and collars of fox. The cape is lengthened a little toward the front and finished with bands of I fox. The muff is small and soft, draped at the center and trimmed with fox bands. An unusual garment appears in the full cape of velvet with big collar of skunk fur. This collar is a short square cape across the back extended into revers at the front and may be turned up about the neck, muffler fashion. The velvet cape is lined with crepe de chine or crepe georgette, which forms a soft puff about its edges. The fox skin scarf shown at the right is a great favorite and is shown in many varieties of this lovely, soft fur. It is simply the pelt with tall legs and head, and is lined with satin or crepe—white and red fox have had a wonderful vogue. The cross and silver-tipped fox skins are among the most expensive of furs. There are many neckpieces and muffs made of dyed fox and no fur is more luxurious looking or becoming. There is a certain knack in wearing the new scarfs and capes. They do not adjust themselves certainly to the THE REVENUE OF THE CINEMAS figure and it is a good idea to study them and consider just how they may be most effectively worn. Julia Bottomly Elastic Waistbands. An adjustable waistband is now the correct thing to use in the making of the dress or blouse. So it has come about that on either side of the waistband of the ready-made frock triple pieces of elastic are inserted, each piece about half an inch wide. When the dress is worn the elastic "glives" sufficiently to fit the waist comfortably. This obviates the necessity for alteration and makes the garment feel better. --- J. R. CONTEE, Pres. and Mgr. Phone Main 6123—Day or Night. Residence Phone York 7992 THE OLD RELIABLE DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO. INCORPORATED AND BONDED NOTARY PUBLIC GLASS UNDERTAKING INCORPORATED AND BONDED NOTARY PUBLIC DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO. INCORPORATED AND BONDED NOTARY PUBLIC FRANK S. REED, Licensed Embalmer and Director Lady Assistant. Polite Service to all. Parlors, 2745 Welton Street. 100 TO 500% ADVANCE Buy Double Standard Capital Stock $100,000. All Co. YOUR 3 CENTS TWENTY PRODU are being examined and wh dividends can be paid in a re $100 INVESTED IN Your money invested b waits. Get yours now. $10 invested in proved cat ground. Our holdings a Kansas, Wyoming, Kentucky drilled are producers. This you to win. 50 per cent net profits s Wire or mail orders not payments if desired. The DOUBLE STAN W. F. Reynolds, Sec. OPEN UNTIL 8 P. M. Dear Sir: In enclose $. at two cents per share. Name. Address. Open Till 8 P. 500% ADVANCE ON OR BEFORE NOW Double Standard Oil & Gas Co. Stock Stock $100,000. Full Paid Non- All Common Stock. YOUR BEST BUY 3 CENTS A SHARE TWENTY PRODUCING OIL WELLS. Examined and when closed, stock will ad- can be paid in a reasonable time. 100 INVESTED IN OIL HAS PAID $40,000. money invested here may do the same. Get yours now. Invested in proved oil fields is worth $10,000. Our holdings are in proved ground in Wyoming, Kentucky, Texas, where 85 per cent producers. This means 85 chances out of cent net profits in dividends for stockhouses or mail orders now, or you may be too late if desired. DOUBLE STANDARD OIL & GAS Cynnolds, Sec. Main Office, 501 Boul- N UNTIL 8 P. M. DENVER, close $... for... share nts per share. loss. Open Till 8 P. M. Main 3937 are being examined and when closed, stock will advance and dividends can be paid in a reasonable time. $100 INVESTED IN OIL HAS PAID $40,000. Your money invested here may do the same. Fortune waits. Get yours now. $10 invested in proved oil fields is worth $10,000 in wild cat ground. Our holdings are in proved ground in Oklahoma, Kansas, Wyoming, Kentucky, Texas, where 85 per cent of wells drilled are producers. This means 85 chances out of 100 for you to win. 50 per cent net profits in dividends for stockholders. Wire or mail orders now, or you may be too late. Time payments if desired. TheDOUBLE STANDARD OIL & GAS CO. W. F. Reynolds, Sec. Main Office, 501 Boston Bldg. OPEN UNTIL 8 P. M. DENVER, COLO. Dear Sir: In enclose $...for...shares of stock at two cents per share. Name... Address... Open Till S. P. M. Main 3937 1 Right ght IN THE Mid Right IN THE Middle OF THE OIL FIELDS OF NOWATA, OKLA. This company owns 350 adjoining our lines. The largest pumping plant in O line. This 350 acres is in se opportunities for striking our trict and we should have the In the FISH CREEK south of the BIG MUDDY tracts. This company is d subscriptions now received The Nowata O this company owns 350 acres, with 139 produc- ting our lines. The Standard Oil Company is pumping plant in Oklahoma within thirty for this 350 acres is in several tracts, thus giving nities for striking oil. The land is in a sha- we should have the first well brought in w the FISH CREEK DOME District, Wyoming, the BIG MUDDY FIELD, we have sixteen. This company is determined to be a win- nitions now received at the low price of 2c p Nowata Oil & Gas Com This company owns 350 acres, with 139 producing wells adjoining our lines. The Standard Oil Company have the largest pumping plant in Oklahoma within thirty feet of our line. This 350 acres is in several tracts, thus giving us more opportunities for striking oil. The land is in a shallow district and we should have the first well brought in very soon. In the FISH CREEK DOME District, Wyoming, just south of the BIG MUDDY FIELD, we have sixteen 40-acre tracts. This company is determined to be a winner. Stock subscriptions now received at the low price of 2c per share. OFFICE, 215 COLORADO BUILDING DENVER, COLO. JAS. F. HADLEY W. E. WAMSLEY JOHN W. HOBACK C. H. BOWLDS. J. O. A. CARPER. J. F. HADLEY. T. A. BEIN. See Our Loc HEWETS Residence, 281 Office, Room 25, 1824 Curt HADLEY..... HAMSLEY..... HOBACK..... WLDS..... CARPER..... DLEY..... IN..... See Our Local Representative HEWETSON WATSON, Residence, 2854 Arapahoe Street, Room 25, 1824 Curtis Street. JAS. F. HADLEY.....President W. E. WAMSLEY.....Vice President JOHN W. HOBACK.....Treasurer C. H. BOWLDS.....Secretary J. O. A. CARPER.....212 Boston Building J. F. HADLEY.....425 Century Building T. A. BEIN.....215 Colorado Building Smoke Submarine, Ford, Judge Good, Kaiserhoff or El Omica Cigars CHARLES LAMB PHONE SOUTH 4405 W. 308 KITTREDGE BUILDING DENVER, COLORADO 0 UNDERTAKING CO. ORATED AND BONDED ARY PUBLIC ANCE ON OR BEFORE NOV. 1, 1917. Standard Oil & Gas Co. Stock Now. Full Paid Non-assessable. Full Common Stock. OUR BEST BUY ENTS A SHARE PRODUCING OIL WELLS. and when closed, stock will advance and a reasonable time. D IN OIL HAS PAID $40,000. Used here may do the same. Fortune provided oil fields is worth $10,000 in wild gags are in proved ground in Oklahoma, Kuccay, Texas, where 85 per cent of wells. This means 85 chances out of 100 for fits in dividends for stockholders. Is now, or you may be too late. Time STANDARD OIL & GAS CO. Main Office, 501 Boston Bldg. M. DENVER, COLO. for shares of stock S P. M. Main 3937 REDUCTION OF THE HIGH COST OF LIVING Slightly worn Clothes and Shoes bought and sold. See us first and you are sure to be satisfied. Latest in Suits from $5.00 up. Shoes at prices to meet the smallest pocketbook. G. W. DAVIS and G. C. SAMPLE Second-Hand Dealers 1834 ARAPAHOE STREET. Phone Champa 2571. IN THE Middle us 350 acres, with 139 producing wells The Standard Oil Company have the in Oklahoma within thirty feet of our in several tracts, thus giving us more ing oil. The land is in a shallow disve the first well brought in very soon. EEEK DOME District, Wyoming, just DODY FIELD, we have sixteen 40-acre is determined to be a winner. Stock lived at the low price of 2c per share. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary 212 Boston Building 425 Century Building 215 Colorado Building Mr Local Representative WETSON WATSON, 2854 Arapahoe Street, Curtis Street. Main 7417