Colorado Statesman

PATRONIZE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER Subscribe for the Only Reliable Negro Paper in Colorado, "The Colorado Statesman" THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE JOURNAL OF THE WEST. LABOR SHALL BE FREE RACE COUNTRY PARTY VALUE OF OIL AND PART THE PUBLIC SHOULD PLAY VOL. XXIV. OIL STOCKS should not be a drag on the market at this time. There is as great a demand for oil as there is for wheat or any other commodity. It is a necessity for commercial purposes and also for the use of the government in assisting to bring this war to a close. The company that has production has an asset equal to the value of that production and its stock should be offered to the public at a price based uopn its value. If a stock is offered at 20 cents a share and brings only 5 cents on the market either the company is offering its stock at more than it is worth or the public is trying to buy it below its value. If a company has a good title to a certain amount of land in proven territory and has a production of say 200 barrels of oil per day the value of its stock should be based upon the commercial value of its leases, plus the value of its production, and the number of shares outstanding should also be taken into consideration, but not the value of future development. The purchaser should have the benefit of that development. As an illustration, if a purchaser buys stock at 5 cents a share when the company has a production of 200 barrels per day and the production is afterwards increased to 400 barrels the purchaser is entitled to the benefit of that increase, and the one who buys stock after the production has reached 400 barrels should pay more for his stock. In cases where companies have not secured production only the commercial value of their leases should be taken into consideration and their stocks should be sold on that basis. If the public would buy stock in this way it would not be any more of a gamble than the buying of any other legitimate commodity. Blind trading in stocks at small margins is a gamble. The commercial assets of a company are not taken into consideration and usually in this kind of trading the stocks are sold far below their real value. However, in some cases stocks may be boosted by parties personally interested and in this way sold for more than they are worth. As the writer has been interested in the oil proposition for only a year he does not claim to be sufficiently experienced to give advice either to companies selling stock or to the public in buying stocks. But as he has been associated with the oil industry for the past year, has become a member of the American Mining Congress, has made several personal investigations of oil fields and oil companies, and has supplied himself with literature pertaining to oil and oil companies and plans, and the value of oil lands, he feels justified in recommending to the public that before investing in oil stock they take the above rules into consideration, and in addition consider the responsibility and integrity of the men at the head of the various companies. And if a company is found to be offering its stock at a price based upon its commercial value the public should assist such companies by buying their stock and helping them to develop and produce oil, which today is in greater demand if possible, than farm products or coal which have been the greatest necessities. If the production of oil should cease today every motor driven piece of machinery in the world would stop. The world as we know it today would go backward fifty years if there was no oil. And the story will be concluded by saying that the public should give the companies a square deal and in return hold the companies responsible for a square deal on their part. O. W. LOVAN, THE ABOVE ARTICLE is worthy of the utmost consideration and it would be better to transfer est itself in a particular manner as to the part that oil is playing in the body today and in a square deal between promoters and investors in this all-important commodity. THIRTEEN NEGRO SOLDIERS HANGED DEC.11. THIRTEEN NEGRO SOLDIERS HANGED DEC.11. San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 11. Thirteen Negroes, soldiers of the Twenty-fourth United States infantry, were hanged to death simultaneously at dawn today in expiation of their murder of Houston citizens last August, when members of that regiment engaged in mutinous rioting in the city's streets. In the dark of the night army motor trucks conveyed the lumber for the scaffold to a little clearing in a lonely mesquite thicket on the big government reservation, where the Negroes, convicted by court-martial, were to die. And there, by the light of bonfires, army engineers erected the death traps to which, at 5 o'clock in the morning other motor trucks hurried the condemned Negroes and the officers and men of the military guard. It was the army motor truck, the only incident which made this military execution different from previous ones, that enabled the officers in charge to keep secret DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 1917 the time and place of the hanging. And it was the army truck that so quickly obliterated all traces of the executive and carried the bodies to a place nearby which is as indistinguishable as the executive site before official announcement had been made as to how the order of the court-martial had been carried out and that the following men had paid the ultimate penalty: Sgt. William C. Nesbitt, Corporals Larson J. Brown, James Wheatley, Jesse Moore, Charles W. Baltimore, William Brackenridge, Privates Thomas C. Hawkins Carlos Snodgrass, Ira B. Davis, James Divins, Frank Johnson, Risley W. Young and Pat MacWhorter. The extreme penalty in the event of conviction of mutiny in war time is fixed by the articles of war at execution before a firing squad, or if the crime is held by the court to have been exceptionally heinous the court may order the convicted soldiers hanged rather than shot. Hanging is considered more ignominious than shooting in the United States army. After the execution and after the return of the guard to the camp, news of what had happened did not spread thru the camp or thru the city until announced by the newspapers. It created some demonstration among Negroes who had followed the progress of the trial in the nature of "mournings" at a few Negro churches. No announcement has been made when the forty-one Negro defendants given life sentences by the court-martial will be taken to Fort Leavenworth. Of the others, four were sentenced to dishonorable discharge from the army, forfeiture of all pay and allowances due, and prison terms of two years and two years and six months. Five were acquitted and sent to join their commands. In spite of the executions and announcement of the other sentences this morning, the riot at Houston is not a closed incident. Investigation is still in progress and it is expected additional court-martial will follow. The announcement from headquarters was as follows: "The proceedings, finding and sentences of the general court-martial which tried sixty-three members of the Twenty-fourth infantry for their implication in the riots at Houston, Texas, Aug. 23, 1917, were approved by the commanding general, Southern department, Dec. 10, 1917." "The 46th article of war authorizes department commanders in time of war to carry into executive sentences of death without reference to higher authority. "Those names above as sentenced to death were hanged no the military reservation at Fort Sam Houston at 7:17 o'clock a.m., Dec. 11, 1917. The execution was carried out under charge of a guard furnished by the troops at Fort Sam Houston. The remains were interred near the place of execution. "Those named as sentenced to confinement for a number of years will be sent to the United States disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. "Those acquited will be released from confinement and sent to join their regiment." LOOK OUT FOR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION OF THIS PAPER NEXT THURSDAY. ADVERTISEMENTS OF THE BEST XMAS GOODS AND MOST RELIABLE FIRMS WILL APPEAR IN THIS ISSUE. I am informed the political story of two weeks ago has set politicians burning the midnight juice. The line-up as published in The Courier has received state attention and in Denver the higher-ups have been very busy outlining policies and advocating candidates for the various offices. The telephone is busy these days and many meetings behind closed doors are being held, but from what I can learn, harmony as set forth in The Courier recently will be the slogan. Hon. Charles W. Waterman, of waoom we said, would receive the support of a great number of friends throughout the state, has seen fit to announce his candidacy for the United States senate. This probably will be followed by other candidates who are seeking honors for this office and gubernatorial honors as well. It would now appear that there will be several candidates for each of these offices before the assembly and no doubt ask support of their friends at the primary election. "Charlie" Waterman will receive a splendid assembly vote from the Denver delegates, although other candidates will also be honored by a vote which will entitle them to state recognition. The Courier's political story, it appears, has started the political pot a-sizzling and it means the getting together of the clans in which the factions will feast at the same table. Our reference to that sturdy Pueblo republican for a place on the official ticket at the round-up has met with considerable favorable comment and if the down state contingent will demand a place next to the leader for highest honors Denver might recognize its request. All candidates for these two offices, senator and governor, so far mentioned, but as yet unannounced, are personages of the highest type o. party principles and under whose banner the party could unite.—Alamosa Courier and Alamosa Leader. RACE NEWS Gathered From Various Sources Walter F. Gerrick, a junior in the Medical School at the University of Pennsylvania, has been admitted to the Zelosophic Literary Society of the University, the first colored member during its existence of 88 years. Gerrick, who is 24 years old, won the honor by a recital of his ambition and desire to complete his course and return to his home in South America to aid in the uplift of his people. The test is severe, as each applicant must recite his past life, his ambition and his ideals to the whole assembled body, Gerrick is working his way through college and his earnest plea brought unanimous favor. Tuskegee, Ala., Dec. 8. The bakery at the Tuskegee Institute has been successfully experimenting with sweet-potatoes as a partial substitute in making bread. This bread is composed of approximately two parts white flour and one part boiled, mashed sweet-potatoes. The result of the use of this combination has been the saving of about 200 pounds of flour each day and there is no very apparent difference between this bread and the bread which is made wholly of wheat flour. The potato bread will be used exclusively at the institute as a part of Tuskegee's program of war economy. A booklet describing somewhat in detail this experiment with sweet potatoes has been prepared at the Institute. Washington, D. C.—The Negro race now has a major in the Regular United States Army in the person of Major Ollie Davis, who, according to reports, has been promoted from a captaincy and is in command of the Second Squadron of the Ninth Cavalry, which is stationed in the Philippines. Major Davis was born in Washington. D. C., and is a graduate of the public schools here. It was while in high school that he received his first military training. During the Spanish-American war Major Davis enlisted in the First Separate Battalion, National Guard, District of Columbia, and was commissioned a second lieutenant. At the close of the war he was first lieutenant. Later he joined the Ninth Cavalry and became its regimental sergeant major. His next move was to enter the military school at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and he returned to the Regular Army a second lieutenant. Major Davis NO 17 has served as military instructor at Wilberforce University and as military aid to the United States minister to Liberia. BIG OPPORTUNITY TO BE GIVEN COLORED PEOPLE. Washington, Dec. 11. In a short time, the young people of Richmond are going to be given an opportunity to appear in movie pictures. The National Colorored Soldiers Comfort Committee, in its effort to raise $2,000,000 for the relief of the dependents of our colored soldiers, will put a contest on in Richmond to secure colored young men and women of that city for the leading parts in a movie picture play to be written for that city, the young man and woman having the highest number of votes to be assigned the leading parts, and at least six others given parts according to their standing. These films will be shown throughout the country and as they will depict the valor and progress of the race, they will not only assist, as is planned, in raising the $2,000,000 fund, but will create a fairer sentiment towards the race on the part of whites who will see the film in movie theatres throughout the country. A contest is now on here and in Baltimore to secure young colored people for the movie picture play to be written and taken for these two cities. The Richmond film will provide for only Richmond young colored people as actors and actresses, and will show local Richmond scenes, indicative of race progress also. EATON COLORADO NEWS In spite of the bad weather, the Baptist mission had the pleasure of enjoying the largest attendance of young men that they have had this fall or winter. There was only one service during the day on account of the train being late on which Pastor Muse and wife arrived; the preaching services were enjoyed by a large attendance. The Sunday school is doing fine. Mrs. W. M. Dabney has suffered greatly with a blood poisoned finger, but is better at this writing. Mrs. B. Finley is on the sick list this week. Little Miss Anna B. Buckner was unable to be at Sunday school on account of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harper killed two fine hogs last week, the two weighing between 600 and 700 pounds. Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Muse were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harper for Sunday. SCHOLTZ'S Scholtz's are ready for Christmas. Their eight big stores are overflowing with wonderful gifts gathered from every corner of the earth. Scholtz buyers were instructed to make this a Christmas unusual, spare no expense, go everywhere, but fill our stores with rare and beautiful gifts that the people of Colorado will long remember. They have succeeded as only Scholtz buyers can. Your Xmas will not be complete if you miss shopping at one of the great Scholtz stores. Here you will find appropriate and beautiful gifts for every member of the family. Gifts that will satisfy the most particular shopper, and you have the satisfaction of knowing that your gift from Scholtz's will be appreciated. GIFTS FOR "HER" A wonderful assortment of gift to her cheeks and make her so We are showing a beautiful as so dear to the feminine heart. Exquisitely scented Perfumes, delightful perfume-laden flower Face Powders, Talcums, Cream finement to Milady's Toilet. sortment of gifts for "her" that will bring the roses and make her smile with delight. g a beautiful array of gifts in popular Persian Ivory diminine heart. tated Perfumes, Toilet Waters, that remind one of the nine-laden flower gardens of France. Calcums, Creams and Rouges that lend charm and ready's Toilet. A wonderful assortment of gifts for "her" that will bring the roses to her cheeks and make her smile with delight. We are showing a beautiful array of gifts in popular Persian Ivory so dear to the feminine heart. 18 bouquet flowers Exquisitely scented Perfumes, Toilet Waters, that remind one of the fabulous flowers, flower gardens, of France GIFTS FOR "HIM" You will certainly have gentlemen on your shopping list. Perhaps a Sammy "Over There." Our gifts for "him" are simply superb. We list a few specials below: Safety Razors Photo Albums Keen Kutter Razors Correspondence Cases Auto Strop Sammy Kit First Aid Kits Trench Mirrors Fountain Pens Shaving Sticks Box Papers and Creams and Powders Writing Tablets Cigars and Cigarettes A full line of finely flavored, mellow leaf cigars and cigarettes in boxes, cans and packs. Don't forget "Smokes" for the Sammies. They will appreciate nothing quite so much as a good supply of smoking material. Christmas Candies That will delight the grown-ups complete. Fresh, pure, wholes five-pound boxes. Fruits and mates. Hundreds of other elegant, apt to the face and gladness to the You will find courteous salespe Christmas shopping a pleasure and our service is unexcelled. Make this a Christmas of useful the spirit of the times. Remember to shop early and av Scholtz Dr Eight Big Modern Dru at the grown-ups as well as the kiddies. Our stock is rich, pure, wholesome candies in half-pound, pound and s. Fruits and nuts and Scholtz Made-in-Denver choco-ner elegant, appropriate gifts that will bring a smile gladness to the heart of the recipient. Curateous salespeople in attendance who will make your eating a pleasure. Our stores are conveniently located, is unexcelled. Distmas of useful and serviceable giving in keeping with times. Ltz Drug Company Modern Drug Stores With Perfect Service That will delight the grown-ups as well as the kiddies. Our stock is complete. Fresh, pure, wholesome candies in half-pound, pound and five-pound boxes. Fruits and nuts and Scholtz Made-in-Denver chocolates. Hundreds of other elegant, appropriate gifts that will bring a smile to the face and gladness to the heart of the recipient. You will find courteous salespeople in attendance who will make your Christmas shopping a pleasure. Our stores are conveniently located, and our service is unexcelled. Make this a Christmas of useful and serviceable giving in keeping with the spirit of the times. Remember to shop early and avoid the rush of late shoppers. Scholtz Drug Company Scholtz Drug Company Eight Big Modern Drug Stores With Perfect Service Sixteenth and Curtis Streets Fifteenth and Arapahoe Sixteenth and Court Place Eighteenth and Welton Sixteenth and California Seventeenth and Broadway Sixteenth and Lawrence Colfax and Broadway Give Them a Victrola--The Idea Christmas Gift hem a Victrola--The Ideal Christmas Gift Give Them a Victrola--The Ideal Christmas Gift Give Them a Victrola--The Ideal Christmas Gift $2.00 Cash and 50c a Week Puts a Genuine New Victrola In Your Home We Include a Choice Library of Records of Your Own Selection in and select your VICTROLA early, to insure the factory can not supply us enough goods. shopping at our hospitable store. Knight-Campbell's And We Include a of Your Please come in and select your choice—the factory You'll enjoy shopping at ou And We Include a Choice Library of Records of Your Own Selection Please come in and select your VICTROLA early, to insure your choice—the factory can not supply us enough goods. You'll enjoy shopping at our hospitable store. 1625-31 CALIFORNIA STREET Hole Holeproof Hosiery Holeproof Hosiery For Men, Women and Children Makes an Ideal Ch Men's Silk Holeppe Men's Luxite Fibre Women's Holeproo This grade of women's per pair Cottrell 621 SIXTEENTH ST. Ideal Christmas Gift n's Silk Holeproof, 55c a pair n's Luxite Fibretex, 40c a pair n's Holeproof Silk Hosiery, $1.10 a pair of women's hosiery costs 50c to 75c more per pair at most stores Attrell Clothing Co. NTH ST. Between California and Welton Men's Silk Holeproof, 55c a pair Men's Luxe Fibretex, 40c a pair Women's Holeproof Silk Hosiery, $1.10 a pair This grade of women's hosiery costs 50c to 75c more per pair at most stores Safety Razors CABINET ALPACA ALPACA Photo Albums Correspondence Cases First Aid Kits Fountain Pens Box Papers and Writing Tablets Fifteenth and Arapahoe Eighteenth and Welton Seventeenth and Broadway Colfax and Broadway Because It Makes Your Home at Once the Center of the World's Best Music and Entertainment. The VICTROLA is the choice of an unselfish giver, because it is a perpetual source of pleasure to all the family and the friends who enjoy your hospitality. $2.00 Cash and 50c a Week Puts a Genuine New Victrola In Your Home In Your Home "Don't Open Until Christmas!" My Love hath sent a gift to me, But though that gift I long to see, The packet's label says me nay— "Don't open until Christmas day." Till Christmas day—how long to wait And pine, yet hold inviolate The ban, too strict for Adam's clay, "Don't open until Christmas day!" On Christmas day shall I be here To joy in that which now were dear! And must I heed these runes that say. "Don't open until Christmas day!" Should Time, the churl, have power to hold Through this decree of drear delay, "Don't open until Christmas day." For there be hearts—and purses, too— Locked fast to Love the long year through By that same word, which fools obey, "Don't open until Christmas day." Ah, Love, the sages all allow The time for any joy is now! Then charge me never more, I pray, "Don't open until Christmas day!" The Golden Christmastide UNDER the far blue Syrian sky Was born the Conqueror of Death. Who bore credentials from on high In Bethlehem and Nazareth. Then came the new and better times; One lone star signaled far and wide, And now we ring melodious chimes To mark the holy Christmastide. Come young and old from every side; Come rosy maid and gentle swain. It is the holy Christmas tide That joyously we meet again. The holly hangi upon the door. It is no time for work or woe. It is the holy Christmas tide That joyously we meet again. The holly hangi upon the door. It is no time for work or woe. Now jollity commands the floor, And joy comes with the mistletoe. Bring in the Yule log's ancient flame, The soused boar's head, a rich re- past. And now the foaming wassail bowl Shall bring us comfort and delight. This is the season of the soul, From golden morn to starry night. Naught care we for the piercing cold, The drifted snow or raging blast. son of the soul, From golden morn to starry night. Naught care we for the piercing cold, The drifted snow or raging blast, For Christmas never shall grow old From eons new or centuries past. Quaint mummers mingle in the scene Where pudding mates with Christ mas pie. The rooms are thick with evergreen. And happiness lights every eye. Let Fortunatus turn his horn Of basket loads to famished needa, For on this day the One was born Who knew no mark of class or creed. Then welcome, merry Christmastide, Another hour before we go. The rosy girl close at our side We'll kiss beneath the mis- tletoe. Deep, mellow bells salute the air With benisons sent far and wide. Good will and joy Upon the golden go everywhere Christmastide. -Joel Benton. The Sweetest of All. Christmas is a jolly day, but let us not forget that it is Christ's birthday and that to make someone else happy is the sweetest thing of all. THE "OWL" OIL COMPANY Only a few thousand shares of the first offering at 3c per share left. If you want to get in this company send your orders at once while you can buy this stock at 3c. It is the biggest buy on the market today. O. W. LOVAN, Pres. and Gen. Sales Agent 504 COLORADO BUILDING, DENVER, COLORADO OIL COMPANY The Trade Mark "OWL" Only a few thousand shares of this company send your orders buy on the market today. O. W Pres. 504 COLORA EAGLE The Challenge We believe we have one of the best oil investments ever offered. We challenge your investigation. Write today for full information. We want you to thoroughly understand this oil offering before you buy stock in any company. FREE TO YOU Oil maps, full information, References, etc. Bald Eagle Oil & Refining Co. 413-414 Denham Building DENVER, COLO. Flower Calendar. At Grasse, a town in southern France, the seasons are marked by harvests of flowers, for this is the center of perfume making. In February and March violets and jonquils are the crop. In the summer months roses, orange blossoms and tuberoses fill the air with sweetness. In the autumn lavendar is carried to the factories in baskets, on donkey backs and in wagons. All of these flowers are treated in much the same way. They are stuck into pure white fat, which draws out all of their perfume. This fat becomes the basis for most of the pomades and perfumes for which Paris is famous. The Cleanly Eel. Fresh water eels are very clean feeders; they are sometimes seen cropping the leaves of watercresses and other aquatic plants as they float about in the water; but they are immense devourers of spawn of all kinds of fish. There are certain well-known spawning grounds in the Norfolk Broads where the roach and bream collect in vast numbers to spawn in the spring. To those grounds the eels follow in hundreds. has advertised its trade mark, the owl, and is now introducing to you for the first time the real owl, and he is an oil finder, inasmuch as you find him located on the Owl well lease in Rogers County, Oklahoma Rogers County, Oklahoma The Owl Company is jubilant over the fact that a well of from 75 to 100 barrels has just been brought in on Section 11, which is less than a quarter of a mile from the company's Hester lease. This, with a number of wells brought in to the east, and with the west line entirely drilled up, places the Owl's holdings in the center of the great Chelsea oil pool, and larger wells will be expected, and nine out of ten should come in producers. the first offering at 3c per once while you can buy W. LOV and Gen. Sales DO BUILDING, DENVER "From the NOVI Novel Chin "From the Home Gift Store" NOVEL GIFTS OF Novel China and Glassware SANTA CLEVER TEA SETS HANDSOME DINNER SETS ARTICLES FOR DRESSING TABLE CUPS AND SAUCERS CHOCOLATE SETS LUNCHEON SETS PLATES FOR THE RAIL SERVICE PLATES and countless other suggestions for the dining Give the things this year that will make t (somebody's home) more cheerful and brighter year when we all need to be courageous and he ward one another. CARSONS 734 15TH STREET. and countless other suggestions for the dining room. Give the things this year that will make the home (somebody's home) more cheerful and brighter—it's a year when we all need to be courageous and helpful toward one another. CARSONS 734 15TH STREET. Carson's Prices Are Always Satisfactory GEORGE BELL, Pres. A. L. SHELLEY, V.-Pres. H. H. ADDENBROOKE, Treas. M. P. BELL, See'y. The George Bell Company (Incorporated) LAPIDARIES AND MFG. JEWELERS. 457 Seventeenth Street. Denver, Colorado. THE FARMER The Real "O W Lovan" At the Well share left. If you want to get this stock at 3c. It is the bigger VAN, Agent COLORADO "Home Gift Store" GIFTS OF and Glassware suggestions for the dining room. this year that will make the home are cheerful and brighter—it's easy to be courageous and helpful to PERSONS 15TH STREET. NEWS TO DATE IN PARAGRAPHS GAUGHT 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 Revolt against Boleshivikl in Russia is spreading. Jerusalem's fall is a tremendous personal defeat for Kaiser Wilhelm. At the peace parley the Russians proposed to the Germans a six months armistice. The Italians in a daring night raid regained several important positions they lost on the lower Piave. Ecuador has severed diplomatic relations with Germany, according to an official announcement. The British casualties reported for the week ending Dec. 11 numbered 23, 256 as compared with 28,822 in the previous week. The Austrian battleship Wien was torpedoed and sunk Dec. 9, according to a Vienna official statement. Most of the crew was saved. It is reported at Eagle Pass, Tex., that Mexican forces headed by Gutierrez, known as "Gutierristas," have captured Monclova, Mexico. A telegram from Oporto says that the revolution in Portugal has ended with the success of the revolutionists and that the government has resigned. Orders have been issued by Major General E. Wilson, general officer commanding, debarring any Canadian officer or soldier in uniform from drinking intoxicating liquor. The Germans have failed to follow up their success of last week against Gen. Byng's forces around Cambrai, and there is nothing of importance reported from the French front. Word was received in London that the Bolshevik们 have formally declared war on the Cossack forces under Korniloff and Kaledines. This brings about a condition of actual civil war in Russia. Jerusalem, the seat of the Christian religion, is in the hands of the British, after having been under the control of the Moslems virtually 1,200 years. The city was captured following an assault. From Ypres to Cambral, on the British front, and from St. Quentin to the Swiss border along the lines held by the French troops, the artillery and aerial battle Dec. 12 reached a pitch of intensity that is seldom attained except on the eve of a great infantry action. There are evidences in the official statements that not only Germans, but the British also, are preparing for a great attack in the west. The exact scene of the coming struggle, however, remains in doubt, as the opposing guns are thundering at virtually every part of the far flung line. WESTERN Thirteen negroes were hanged at Fort Sam Houston at San Antonio, Tex., for complicity in the riot at Houston Aug. 23. Forty-one others were given life sentences. Alexander von Girsewald, former German consul at Seattle, was arrested at San Francisco as a dangerous alien on a presidential warrant, according to federal authorities. Herbert C. Hoever, National Food Administrator, has notified all food administrators of a wide and concerted effort to discredit the movement to conserve the meat and wheat supply of the nation, apparently in the interest of a purpose to raise the price of meat. The four-day cold snap and accompanying gales resulted in at least thirty deaths, scores of injuries and millions of dollars in property damage in the Middle West alone. Eighteen persons are dead in Ohio, eleven in Chicago and one in Lincoln, Neb. More than fifty persons were injured in Chicago. WASHINGTON The Austro-German offensive against Italy has failed, an official cable from Rome declares. Arrival of the French and English troops on the Italian front was reported in another dispatch. Official motion pictures bringing home the vital importance of increased food production will be shown by the United States department of agriculture in hundreds of regular motion picture theaters throughout the United States. Decisions defining in general terms the rights of both organized labor and the employer were announced by the Supreme Court in Washington. While the right of workmen to organize for lawful purposes was reaffirmed, the court held that employers legally may operate their plants as "open shops" and prevent conspiracies to bring their non-union employees into labor organizations. Thomas B. Love of Dallas, Tex., was nominated to be assistant secretary of the treasury to fill one of the new offices created for the war. FOREIGN Seventy persons were killed and 300 or 400 wounded in the uprising in Portugal, according to advices from Lisbon. Germany's great gun makers, the Krupps, have opened a branch factory at Lucerne, with a capital of 30,000,000 marks. At Santiago, Chile, the government issued a decree of neutrality in the war between the United States and Austria-Hungary. No attempt will be made to define the future position of Jerusalem until a general peace comes, the London Times says it understands. A regiment of business and professional men set to work digging graves for the 1,200 bodies recovered from the ruins made by the explosion Dec. 6. Virtually all hope has been abandoned at Quebec for the crew of the government steamer Simcoe, which was reported sinking off Magdalen islands. President Wilson's name may be given to one of the principal streets in the Eternal city in grateful commemoration of America's aid to Italy in the great war. A Geneva dispatch to the Vosseche Zeitung says that on receiving the cardinals Dec. 23, the Pope will deliver an important pronunciation on the question of peace. Germany made a move for peace through some neutral government last September, according to an announcement in the House of Commons by Foreign Minister Balfour. The death is announced in London of Countess Sarah Esterhazy, widow of Count Maximillian Esterhazy, a former Austrian ambassador to London, who died thirty years ago. Premier Alhucemas made official announcement at Madrid that the Spanish steamship Claudio had been bombarded by a German submarine, eight sailors being killed and others wounded. Figures officially given out of the casualties in the munitions explosion disaster in Halifax, N. S., follow: Known dead, 1,280; identified, 940; unaccounted for, 1,920; wounded, 6,000; homeless, 25,000. A roaring blizzard, the third to strike that sorely afflicted city since the blast from the exploding munition steamer made 25,000 persons homeless, burst from the northeast. The American Red Cross is in Hallafax and the relief work is already under way, but the railroads are having difficulty handling the freight which has come from nearby cities and towns answering the call for aid. The marriage in London of Count Christian Gunther von Bernstorff, son of the former ambassador to the United States, and Mrs. Marguerite Vivian Burton Thompson of Burlington, N. J., is reported by the Berlin newspapers. SPORTING NEWS SPORTING NEWS Seemingly the plan of the Western league to drop Denver from the circuit is going to succeed. Ban Johnson will continue as president of the American league unless he is called to perform some war duty for the government. Fred Fulton, Rochester, Minn., aspirant for the heavyweight title, is more insistent than ever that Champion Jess Willard battle with him. Fulton turned loose at Columbus, O., on Porky Dan Flynn of Boston in the second round of a scheduled ten-round bout and knocked the Beantown man cold. A left uppercut turned the trick. GENERAL News of an explosion on board the submarine A-2, resulting in the death of Joseph Schaeffer, chief electrician of the boat, was received by the navy department. Many crops this year exceed the production of other years, while the value of the country's farm products, with a total estimated unofficially at $21,000,000,000, far exceeds any other year in history. President Wilson has issued a proclamation in which he urges everyone not already a member to join the Red Cross during the membership campaign starting Dec. 16 and continuing until Christmas eve. A clear profit of $20 a head from a flock of 275 ewes, with the wool clip averaging eight pounds, and an increase in numbers of 168 per cent, is the cheerful outlook reported by a Bayfield county, Wis., sheep raiser. The bodies of 400 Chinese, buried in the Chinese reservation in Cypress Hill cemetery, Brooklyn, during the past thirteen years, are being exhausted preparatory to shipment to the Orient that they may rest finally in the soil of their ancestors. Nearly 4,000 employés of the Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus Interurban railway, including about 200 motormen and conductors, went on strike at Cleveland, Ohio, following the refusal of the company to grant a pay increase of 8 cents an hour. Requisition papers were issued by Governor Frank L. Houx of Wyoming for George M. MacDonald, arrested in San Francisco, charged with "larceny as bailee." Fire, which destroyed the plant of the Mesa Cotton Ginning Company and caused a loss of $50,000, is believed at Phoenix, Ariz., to be of incendiary origin. At Concord, N. C., the defense in the Means case rested after closing testimony with Mrs. Gaston B. Means, wife of the man charged with murder ing Mrs. Maude A. King. TRADE BALANCE $3,634,450,905 REDFIELD CALLS ATTENTION OF CONGRESS TO MEASURES FOR CONTINUING THE TRADE. GOLD IS WORLD RECORD ECONOMIC PRIZE IN HANDS OF AMERICA AND SAFEGUARDS MADE TO KEEP IT. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Washington.—Measures for making the most of America's world trade opportunity are foremost in Secretary Redfield's report to Congress of the many activities of the Department of Commerce. "The visible balance of trade in favor of the United States on merchandise transactions for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1917, was $3,634,450,905," says the report. "The total of our merchandise export trade was $6,293,806,000 and of our import trade $2,659,355,185. During the three months' period from the close of the fiscal year to Oct. 1 the merchandise exports have been $1,319,213,625. The imports $729,987,017 and the net visible balance $389,235,608. "There are but few ways in which this reserve, based on which our credits depend, can be adequately protected from economic attack. Among these methods are loans abroad, investments abroad, sales abroad, services abroad. By one or another of these methods or by combinations of them we can keep the current of exchange so flowing that our gold reserve may resist *serious diminution. In so doing we conserve our power to give credit, which is to say our power to do business on a large scale. This means employment, activity, occupation. "The establishment of free ports at strategic points on our coast would be a potent factor in maintaining and extending our foreign trade." RUSSIAN DEMOCRATS JAILED. Karniloff Reported Wounded and His Capture Declared Imminent. Petrograd, Dec. 14.—A number of prominent constitutional democrats have been arrested. Among them are Vladimir Nabukoff, Max Vinaver, Nikolal Kuttler and the Countess Panin, the first woman in Russia to be a cabinet minister, having held the portfolio of public instruction. Feodor Roditheff, also a constitutional democrat who formerly was governor general of Finland, was arrested at the Tauride palace. The Bolshevik issued a long proclamation declaring the constitutional democrat party to be a rebellious counter-revolutionary organization and the party of the enemies of the people." "A temporary armistice has been signed by Russian, Rumanian, German, Austrian, Bulgarian and Turkish plenipotentiaries, pending a decision for peace or war by the constituent assembly." A battle occurred near Bielgorod in southern Russia between Bolshevik forces and troops under Gen. Korniloff. The Petrograd correspondent of the Daily Mail reports that Gen. Korniloff was defeated and wounded and that his capture was to be expected. A dispatch from the representative of the Post, however, denies the reported Bolshevik victory, saying Gen. Korniloff has routed his opponents and will soon join Gen. Kaledines at Novo Tcherkask. U. S. ENGINEERS DIE IN AIR RAID Entire Allied Line Holds Under Furious Attacks by Germans. With the American Army in France, Dec. 14.—A number of American railway engineers have been killed by aerial bombs in a town somewhere behind the British front. Details have not yet been given out for publication. The British, French and Italian lines are still holding firmly against onslaughts of the Teutonic allies, delivered with heavy reinforcements that have been drawn from the Russian front since the cessation of hostilities there under the armistice. The latest attack of the Germans, made in the Cambrai region between Bullecourt and Queant, was a complete failure when the Teuton losses in men killed and made prisoner are put in the balance with their small gain of ground against the British; another attack by the German crown prince in the Caurieres wood on the Verdun sector, which was delivered with large effectiveness, has met with the customary repulse, while in the highlands of the northern front the enemy are still being held in check by Italians. Vigilantes Lynch Wyoming Negro. Rock Springs.—For the first time in years, a vigilantes committee in Wyoming has taken the law in its own hands and, as the result of its activities, Wade Hamilton, a negro, has paid with his life for his fiendish attempts upon three women of Blairtown, a mining suburb one mile east of here. Hamilton's dead body was found in the snow in a yard on the creek in Blairtown. A broken rope was knotted around his neck and two bullet holes were in his body. Capitol Petroleum Closes Big Deal BIG COMPANY CLOSES NEGOTIATIONS FOR 120-ACRE LEASE IN FAMOUS WAYSIDE DISTRICT IN KANSAS-ADDS NINE MORE PRODUCING WELLS The Capitol Petroleum Company takes pleasure in announcing to their stockholders and prospective stockholders they have just closed a deal, subject to good title, whereby they become owner of a 120-acre lease in the famous Wayside District in Montgomery County, Kansas, described as S.W. $ \frac{1}{4} $ of S.E. $ \frac{1}{4} $ , Sec. 27, and N.E. $ \frac{1}{4} $ of N.W. $ \frac{1}{4} $ , and N.W. $ \frac{1}{4} $ of N.E. $ \frac{1}{4} $ of Sec. 34, Tp. 33 S., R. 14 E. With this new lease the Capitol Petroleum Company gets the following property. Nine producing wells; a fully equipped power plant; lease house; three 100-barrel tanks, and a complete pumping equipment. This gives the Capitol 17 producing wells, and while the production is not very large, per well, the total amounts to a very handsome income for the dividend fund. All 17 wells are located in a district that is the most famous in the world for the lasting quality of its wells. The Capitol Company now holds 200 acres in this famous district, besides other valuable acreages, all of which are abundant with drilling sites. These leases in the Wayside district should drill out 40 to 45 wells, and the value of the property when drilled out will be worth thousands of dollars. The Company is going to drill this property just as fast as men and material can be secured. The Capitol is doing Big Things in order to make Big Money for their stockholders. We now have a Big Start—that's why we can afford to sell a little more of our stock at 5 cents a share. You should take advantage of this opportunity. It cannot last long. Eighty per cent of the present allotment of our stock has already been taken in options and subscriptions. We will accept subscriptions on the balance of the allotment at the old price, up to and including December 19, on the following conditions: All cash with the order, no part payment orders accepted, no discounts, and no further options given. Sixteen producing wells, and you have a chance to get the stock at only 5 cents a share, as long as the allotment lasts, if it lasts until December 19, at which time our stock positively will be advanced not less than 100 per cent. Mail orders postmarked not later than December 19 will be accepted while the present allotment lasts. And Mail Same to Fred S. Burton, 1837 Arapahoe St., Denver, Colo. The CAPITOL PERTOLEUM CO. 415-416 DENHAM BUILDING Commerce Oil Company OLIVER NEWMAN President. R. E. NICE, Secretary. L. C. GREENLEE, Treasurer. Company has just acquired one-half interest in lease in Section 2, Township 24 N., Range 16 East, in the famous Chelsea-Nowata Field in Rogers County, Oklahoma. This property adjoins producing wells and will be drilled and developed as soon as a rig can be put on the ground. We expect to get oil in the very near future, and as soon as we produce our stock will advance to a high figure. Get some at once at 2 Cents a Share Also very valuable holdings in Natrona County, Wyoming, near Casper. Write, phone or call Davis & Company 313 Boston Building, Phone Champa 5452. DENVER. Michaelson's YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. And be sure that you are buying something the recipient will appreciate. Men's and boys' clothing; women's, misses' and children's suits, coats, dresses. Footwear for men, women and children. Men's bath robes and smoking jackets. This store promises to save you money. Come with that expectation. Sale or no sale, this store always undersells. A Broad Jumper. The jumping hare of South Africa, about the size of an ordinary rabbit but with more powerful hind legs, can jump 20 or 30 feet at a bound and can go up hill faster than down. 16—PRODUCING WELLS—16 the Capitol Petroleum Company gets the equipped power plant; lease house; threentent. This gives the Capitol 17 produce urge, per well, the total amounts to a ver wells are located in a district that is the its wells. Oilroleum Company gets the following properties: plant; lease house; three 100-barrel tanks; the Capitol 17 producing wells, and we the total amounts to a very handsome income in a district that is the most famous in the DRILL MORE WELLS now holds 200 acres in this famous district abundant with drilling sites. These lea wells, and the value of the property whe the Company is going to drill this proper meres in this famous district, besides other drillings sites. These leases in the Wayside value of the property when drilled out will be going to drill this property just as fast as m A BIG START MEANS BIG MONEY Big Things in order to make Big Mon that's why we can afford to sell a litt d take advantage of this opportunity. order to make Big Money for their stock can afford to sell a little more of our stock of this opportunity. It cannot last long DECEMBER 19 THE LAST DAY The present allotment of our stock has alr will accept subscriptions on the balance ing December 19, on the following condition ers accepted, no discounts, and no furt ment of our stock has already been taken in descriptions on the balance of the allotment at on the following conditions: All cash with no discounts, and no further options given. AT 5 CENTS A SHARE cells, and you have a chance to get the treatment lasts, if it lasts until December 1 and not less than 100 per cent. Mail or accepted while the present allotment la ave a chance to get the stock at only 5 lasts until December 19, at which time out 100 per cent. Mail orders postmarked n the present allotment lasts. FISCAL AGENTS. to Fred S. Burton, 1837 Arapahoe St ITOL PERTOL DENVER, COL PHONE CHAMPA 5004 Women's K Suit Three Differen —Winter weight, fleece lined, r sizes—36 to 44—three styles. —Low neck, no sleeves, ankle le —High neck, long sleeves, ankle —Duchess neck, elbow sleeves, a —Choice of either style, regular Women's Knit Un Suits Three Different Styles her weight, fleece lined, regular and extra 6 to 44—three styles. neck, no sleeves, ankle length. neck, long sleeves, ankle length. less neck, elbow sleeves, ankle length. e of either style, regular or extra sizes. Women's Knit Union Suits —Winter weight, fleece lined, regular and extra sizes—36 to 44—three styles. —Low neck, no sleeves, ankle length. —High neck, long sleeves, ankle length. —Duchess neck, elbow sleeves, ankle length. —Choice of either style, regular or extra sizes. Fourth Floor—Joslin's A Sale a Great Man Learned to Our Christ $5 Swe —This year it is of more import —To give you sweaters of quali price is little less than REMAR Sale a Great Many Women Learned to Wait For Our Christmas Sale $5 Sweaters year it is of more importance than ever be- ve you sweaters of quality like these at suc little less than REMARKABLE. A Sale a Great Many Women Have Learned to Wait For This year it is of more importance than ever before. To give you sweaters of quality like these at such a low price is little less than REMARKABLE. Women's and Misses's Good Heavy Rope Stitch Sweaters—three different styles. —Colors: Gray, red, khaki, white. NOTE. The yarn in these sweaters would cost more than $5.00. Third Floor—Joslin's E. The yarn in these sweaters would cost 000. Third Floor—Joslin's —NOTE. The yarn in these sweaters would cost more than $5.00. Joslin DRY GOODS CO. "DO YOU NEED MON We make loans on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Trun and Hand Bags and Clothing of all kinds. CHAS. BOMASH LOAN OFFICE. 1755 CURTIS STREET (Next door to YOU NEED MONEY Loans on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Trunks, S and Hand Bags and Clothing of all kinds. CHAS. BOMASH LOAN OFFICE. IS STREET (Next door to Pari "DO YOU NEED MONEY?" We make loans on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Trunks, Suit Cases and Hand-Bags and Clothing of all kinds. CHAS. BOMASH LOAN OFFICE. 1755 CURTIS STREET (Next door to Paris Theater) DENVER. COLORADO Unit Union s Styles Regular and extra length. length. wide length. extra sizes. Joslin's My Women Have Wait For Christmas Sale aters once than ever before. like these at such a low ABLE. eaters would cost more Joslin's DO MONEY?' Jewelry, Trunks, Suit Case ing of all kinds. AN OFFICE. THE COLORADO STATESMAN SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year ... $ Six Months ... $ Three Months ... $ PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice in the City of Denver, C JOS. D. D. RIVERS ... Proprietor 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. No discounts allowed on less than three months' contract. Cash must accompany all orders from parties unknown to us. Further particulars on application. 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. No discounts allowed on less than three months' contract. Cash must accompany all orders from parties unknown to us. Further particulars on application. CHRISTMAS GIFT OF 1917 A SPECIALTY. BECAUSE of the part our country is playing in this great world-struggle, and because of the call to arms of a large number of the male population to bear the physical burden in the defense of the nation and the prosecution of the war to a successful issue, many homes will miss the usual immediate Christmas fraternity—their loved ones, friends and acquaintances being either on the firing line or in cantonments preparing themselves for the gigantic task that lies before them, and therefore the spirit accompanying the Christmas gift will take an extraordinary form to that of former years. Think of the special interest being displayed by the women of Colorado; by the school children in their response to the superintendent of schools in his request for gift boxes for the soldiers, and the manner in which these gifts will be distributed, will serve the two-fold purpose of gladdening the hearts of those who receive them as well as impress the givers with the important mission they perform in giving cheer to those who are facing the enemy, thereby saving us from destruction. Realizing how much the gift of Christmas, 1917, will be appreciated, we are requesting every member of our race in this community to give this matter special thought, and interest himself and herself in comforting to some extent the heart of a soldier. Remember also, that the idea is not the costly nature of the gift, but something useful, as the demand for woolen garments in the form of socks, sweaters, etc., is very great, and everything that can be done to improve conditions regarding health should be speedily accomplished. This specialty ought not to preclude the usual offering of gifts to one another in our city, state or otherwise, as the season of Christmas brings with it joy to the poor of our community by the various forms of remembrances whether in food, clothing or money, and while we present the matter in a special form for our soldiers yet it is only in fact making a request for a little sacrifice, as in so doing no one will be left out of the usual Christmas treat. With the general action in mind, with the particular purpose to be served in this portion of our history, we again request more than the usual interest at this time in the sending of gifts, feeling that the pleasure and comfort afforded the recipients of such gifts will be more understood than can be expressed in the manner of appreciation. For the best Christmas gifts at prices within the reach of all, consult the advertising columns of THE COLORADO STATESMAN, which serves only the most reliable firms in the city. FATE OF NEGRO SOLDIERS WILL STRENGTHEN RACE TIE WHEN MISS EDITH CAVELL, the English Nurse, was executed in Belgium, where she was said to be performing rescue work, the whole white world mourned her death, and the incident seemed to have given an inspiration for closer union among the white peoples of every country and nation in the eastern and western hemisphere (except her captors and their allies) as the press proclaimed her heroine, denounced the act unworthy of a civilized nation, called upon the nations to avenge her death and keep the unfortunate occurrence in the book of memory to be handed down to their posterity. When a Negro soldier, trained to the military discipline, saw a police officer maltreating a Negress in Houston, Texas, attempted to act as mediator, last August, he was severely beaten and injured by the police, the same giving rise to a riot in which soldiers and civilians were killed and injured, and after court-martial proceeding thirteen were condemned to death by hanging, which took place Tuesday, December 11th, at Fort Sam Houston, forty-one sent for life imprisonment, four for short terms and five acquitted, THE COLORADO STATESMAN cannot help from shedding tears over this incident, which fills a dark page in the history of the Negro in this country. The court-martial is the highest legal authority in the land during war, and refusing to answer any questions, as was stated in their findings, we are not in a position to question the merits or demerits of the charge of rioting with which the men were accused. As American citizens we have to obey the mandates of the law; we have suffered again and again, but let this suffering, let the tear-stained faces of the mothers and fathers of these unfortunates that have suffered such an ignominious death, drive us to closer union, removing the barriers in and among ourselves that have continually catered to our detriment. Let our resolutions be for the support of more educational institutions inculcating the doctrine of RACE-PRIDE, which will help us to share in the government of ourselves by and through ourselves; the staunch support of existing organizations for the advancement of the Colored People of this country and the world at large; the elimination of the undesirable element among us whether they be "white" Negro or "black" Negro, and living with the highest aims and purposes achieve the heights that the other side have reached. Then we must begin to minimize our pleasures and lay aside that lever on which MOTHER EARTH turns—MONEY—so that we can be financially strong as the other side to champion our causes and sift justice to its deepest depths while we remain members of this Republic. Mr. Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor, criticised the Supreme Court recently in its decision regarding labor organizations; the investigating committee of the Senate on military affairs of the nation demanded the cause of delay in supplying the American Army with guns and munitions from Major General William Crozier, Chief of Ordnance, who blamed the Secretary of War; but if we were to ask any questions pertinent to something affecting our race, etc., we are either termed disloyal, or subjected to the most severe criticism. We advise therefore, that our fellow-citizens keep their equilibrium in this dark hour, so as not to conflict with the law of the land, but keeping before their mind's eye the action of these men, singing hymns and marching stoically to the scaffold ("not with bravado" as a white newspaper said) with the expression "Good-bye, Boys of Company C," can mean nothing else than their belief in the righteousness of their act, and their death, which wrings from the heart of every Negro a degree of pain, will find a resurrection in A BOND OF UNITY hitherto unknown among us that will win for us a recognition as citizens of this country, members of this nation, and forever obliterate the qualified stigma "BLACK" in word and action from the dominant race WHO IS MONARCH OF ALL HE SURVEYS. THE KITCHEN CABINET It isn't the knocker that gains admission to our confidence. Large troubles serve the good purpose of teaching us how trivial our little ones are. VENISON DAYS. This delicious game is once more to be enjoyed. The steaks broiled and ```markdown ``` Ragout of Venison.— Any portion of the venison may be used, but steaks from the upper round are the choicest. Cut the steak in serving sized pieces, roll in flour and brown in hot fat. Add broth made from the trimmings and bones of the venison and let simmer about an hour until tender. For each pint of liquid allow a fourth of a cupful of flour, half a teaspoonful of salt, one fourth of a teaspoonful of paprika, all stirred in cold broth to a smooth paste, then added to the meat; stir until boiling, cover and let simmer ten minutes. Have ready baked or boiled sweet potatoes; press them through a ricer, salt and butter and a little hot milk is added, then beat thoroughly over the fire. Pipe the potato around the meat on a platter and garnish with stewed prunes in groups of three. Spiced grape jelly is especially delicious to serve with venison. Breaded Venison.—Cut slices half an inch thick from a round of venison that has hung at least a week. Cut the pieces in serving sized pieces, dip in crumbs, then in beaten egg diluted with milk and again in crumbs. Set to cook in hot fat and when well browned turn and brown on the other side. Let cook slowly for a while to be sure the meat is well done. Venison may be wrapped in bits of bacon, well seasoned and browned, then cooked in a casserole with various vegetables, adding broth or boiling water and cooking under cover for two hours in a slow oven. Serve from the casserole. Wild rice when obtainable is an ideal vegetable to serve with venison or wild duck. Its characteristic flavor is especially well liked by venison lovers. Venison is delicious served as a brown stew. Brown it in hot fat in an iron kettle, then smimmer with a little broth seasoned with a few finely chopped vegetable like carrot, turnip and onion. Salad for Game.—There is no salad (which never outweirs its welcome) like head lettuce with a snappy, well-seasoned French dressing. Good oil and good vinegar and a fine sense of taste in seasoning will make such a salad a creation. Some people don't believe in putting off till tomorrow the trouble they can make today. Silence has this advantage over speech—that you never have to take it back. CHRISTMAS SWEETS. This year the candy-making will no doubt be much restricted in the home, yet this happy time must not be dulled for the children as they look forward to it with such keen delight. Fruit Jujubes. Pour off the juice from a can of apricots or peaches. time must not be dulled for the children as they look forward to it with such keen delight. Fruit Jujubes. Pour off the juice from a can of apricots or peaches, then rub them through a sieve. To one pound of this puree add one and a half cupfuls of sugar and bring slowly to the boiling point, stirring all the time. Continue to stir until a drop on a cold plate will set. Let it cool, then add a teaspoonful of almond extract and drop on waxed paper. When quite cold, remove the paper and stick two of the drops together. Roll in colored sugar or melted fondant or in chocolate. Date Balls.—Stone and chop three cupfuls of dates; add one cupful of chopped black walnut meats, one teaspoonful of ginger sirup, and a table-spoonful of preserved ginger; then run through a chopper. Make in balls and roll in coconut. Put in paper cases. Preserved Ginger.—A delightful substitute for preserved ginger may be made using white carrots or the yellow if the white are not obtainable, they will taste as good but not look as much like the real ginger. Boll the carrots for ten minutes, then scrap off the outside layer and quarter them lengthwise, cut in quarter-inch lengths, discarding the points and core. Boll until tender, changing the water several times to remove the carrot flavor. To one pound of carrots so prepared add two pounds of sugar, one quart of water, two ounces of green ginger root shaved fine and the grated rind and juice of one lemon. Boll for fifteen minutes. Repeat for four successive days until the sirup is thick. Dry ginger may be used if the green is unobtainable, this must be put into a bag fine enough to keep the grains from escaping. This may be left as preserved ginger in the sirup or dried and rolled in sugar as a confection. Rice, potatoes or spaghetti should not be served in the same meal, as they are too similar foods. When two vegetables are served, one should be green and one like potatoes, beets or onions. Neele Maxwell SUGGESTION MEN'S SMOKING JACKETS—The ideal house coat for men. These coats have double silk cord loops, and all edges and pockets are trimmed with silk cords. Shown in mottled effects, in red, blue, maroon and brown. $3.45 All sizes MEN'S HOUSE COATS—These smoking jackets are shown in two-toned effects in gray, woodland green, brown and maroon cheviots; have wide shawl collars and all edges and pockets are trimmed with silk cord; all sizes $4.95 MEN'S SMOKING JACKETS—These high-class coats have silk braid facings, edged with silk cord around edges at pockets. Made of plain color golf cloth on outside with fancy plaid backs. Shown in grays, browns, maroons, blues, etc. All sizes at $8.50 MEN'S QUALITY HOUSE COATS—Made of highest quality golf cloths, plain color outside and fancy plaid backs; edges and pockets trimmed with silk braid and silk cord; big double cord loops; shown in browns, maroon, grays, blues, etc. Now $12.50 Other grades in Satin House Coats at $22.50 and Velvet Velours at $25.00 MEN'S BATHROBES—These are all cut from full size famous "Beacon" Blankets. They have military collars, with cords at neck and with cord girdles. Shown in tans, grays, navy and maroon, in splendid two-tone color combinations. All sizes now priced at $4.15 BATHROBES FOR CRITICAL MEN—These are all made with large shawl collars and pockets, cuffs and edges are all bound with cord, and have cord girdles. Shown in splendid colorings in plaids and fancy figured effects. All sizes now specially priced at $7.50 HIGH QUALITY BATHROBES—The always acceptable gift for men. We show a wonderful assortment in the newest two-toned effects and other splendid colorings; all have big shawl collars and cord girdles. Cut from highest quality full size blankets. Now priced at $10.00 MEN'S SILK PLAITED HOSIERY—When in doubt, give hosiery, always appropriate. Shown in white, tan, black, navy and gray. This is a seamless hosiery and has reinforced heels and toes, assuring long service. Three pairs for $1.00, 35c or, per pair WOMEN'S TAN WALKING BOOTS—This popular model is made with one and one-half-inch Cuban heels, shown in a beautiful brown calf, cut 8 inches high, lace style; has neat winged tip and perforated vamp; genuine Goodyear welt soles; specially priced ---- $6.85 THE SEASON'S NEWEST STREET BOOT—This model for women is made with black Russia vamp and a gray buck top; comes in lace style, cut eight and one-half inches high; has one and one-half-inch military heels and rather narrow toe; specially priced at---- $8.35 THE MAY CO. GREATER quantity of suits and overcoats for men and young men than we should have at this season of the year, combined with the fact that this has been the most backward autumn season in many years, cause us to make these price concessions. Merchandise must be moved in the season for which it was purchased; hence, through the medium of these price reductions, we are determined that "ALL CLOTHING MUST GO." Our Sturdy $18.00, $22.50 Fancy Winter Suits and Overcoats $1450 Our Stylish $25.00, $28.00 Fancy Winter Suits and Overcoats $1950 MEN'S SMOKING JACKETS—The ideal jacket These coats have double silk cord loops, pockets are trimmed with silk cords. S effects, in red, blue, maroon and brown. All sizes MEN'S HOUSE COATS—These smoking jacket two-toned effects in gray, woodland green, cheviots; have wide shawl collars and all e and pockets are trimmed with silk cord; all MEN'S SMOKING JACKETS—These high- braid facings, edged with silk cord around Made of plain color golf cloth on outsid backs. Shown in grays, browns, maroons blues, etc. All sizes at MEN'S QUALITY HOUSE COATS—Made golf cloths, plain color outside and fancy and pockets trimmed with silk braid and s cord loops; shown in browns, maroon, gray blues, etc. Now Other grades in Satin House Coats at $2 Velours at ```markdown ``` WOMEN'S TAN WALKING BOOTS—This made with one and one-half-inch Cuban h beautiful brown calf, cut 8 inches high, lace winged tip and perforated vamp; genuine Goodyear welt soles; specially priced THE SEASON'S NEWEST STREET BOOT women is made with black Russia vamp and comes in lace style, cut eight and one-half one and one-half-inch military heels and rather narrow toe; specially priced at____ TIONS NORDDAKEN CHRISTIAN BESTI Our Splendid $30.00, $35.00 Fancy Winter Suits and Overcoats $2450 Hand Tailored $40.00, $45.00 Fancy Winter Suits and Overcoats $2900 Q $25.00 S—These are all cut from full size famous They have military collars, with cords at girdles. Shown in tans, grays, navy and ma- tone color combinations. All $4.15 CRITICAL MEN—These are all made with and pockets, cuffs and edges are all bound record girdles. Shown in splendid colorings in imaged effects. All sizes now $7.50 ATHROBES—The always acceptable gift for wonderful assortment in the newest two-toned slendid colorings; all have big shawl collars at from highest quality full priced at $10.00 ED HOSIERY—When in doubt, give hosiery, Shown in white, tan, black, navy and gray. hosiery and has reinforced heels and toes, e. Three pairs for $1.00, 35c A AY co. Keep off the date of Dec. 25th. Big Christmas Ball at Fern Hall. Rev. R. L. Pope of 1818 East 32nd avenue is confined to his home with la gripe. Professor George Morrison of the Morrison's Jazz orchestra, has purchased a new Buick car. confidence was placed in the individual who had the courage of his or convictions to assist in working a propaganda that was beneficial to the community. The expression, "Quit Kickin' Y Janitor Around," originating from Doyle's speech, was echoed in a cus from nearly one hundred persons, including men and women whom twenty-five were colored, the stirring and impressive app J. W. Jackson, popular Denver citizen residing at 429 West Eighth avenue for several years, was the loser of more than $40.00 in silver, the result of thieves entering his home. We hope he will be successful in discovering the culprit. Miss Hazel Hall is gradually improving after an operation at Mercy hospital, having returned to her home, 2209 Welton street a few days ago. Her many friends will be glad to hear of her improvement. George Davis, father of George Jr. and Edward Davis of this city paid his sons a surprise visit on Tuesday last and will remain for some time. Mr. Davis hails from Hearne, Texas, and will have some important information for us on present conditions in the Southland—the same to appear in succeeding issues of this paper. Burrell Moore, member of the Mountain Lodge of Elks, entertained the brothers of his lodge last Sunday evening at their hall, 2538 Washington street. Many visitors were present and the dainty refreshments, along with the music, furnished by Frank Junior's orchestra, offered a pleasure as only Elks and their friends can appreciate. The Columbine Dancing academy will give a Grand Cake Walk New Year's Eve at Fern Hall. Beautiful prizes given away. Admission 25 cents. On Thursday night of last week about forty of Denver's young society buds were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gross on the occasion of the eighteenth birthday of their youngest daughter, Carrie Leoti. Amid decorations carried out on the holiday scheme and many beautiful lights and flowers the house presented a most charming scene as the jolly young people enjoyed themselves at music and dancing. Miss Gross received many handsome presents from her friends both in Denver and from over the state. WALLACE SIMPSON, DENVER CITIZEN, SUBMARINE VICTIM OF THE U. S. DESTROYER JACOB JONES. Wallace Simpson, son of Thomas Simpson, of 2439 Welton street, went down with the destroyer, Jacob Jones which was sunk off the Irish coast on Thursday evening, Dec. 6th. He enlisted in the navy twelve years ago at Norfolk, Va., and for some time was a steward on board the destroyer Congora and recently was transferred to the ship on which he met his death. He was born in Leadville thirty-three years ago and leaves a father, stepmother, stepbrother and sister to mourn his loss. The Colorado Statesman offers its deepest sympathy to the surviving relatives of this young man who died at his post of duty—a service in the cause of his country. JANITORS' UNION LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL DRIVE FOR INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP Last Sunday afternoon at their hall in the Club building, 1731 Arapahoe street, the members of the Janitors' union of Denver, Colorado, launched a successful drive for an increase of membership in their union. President Stricksel of the Denver branch outlined the necessity for greater effort in the organization, which would result in a great addition to the roster of members as soon as the large body of janitors in our city would be impressed with the idea of united service, and oneness of action in a common cause. Many speakers, including Messrs. Anderson, secretary of the State Labor assembly; Houston, editor of the Labor Bulletin; Perrini, president of the Trades Assembly; Sontheimer, organizer of the Cigarmakers' union; Cummings, president of the Steamfitters' union; Doyle, representative of the United Mine Workers; C. W. Buford, representing the Colored Janitors, and J. R. Lawson, president of the State Federation of Labor, addressed the meeting, each emphasizing cooperation and promising the support of themselves and their respective unions to the advancement and success of the Janitors. The idea of racial discrimination was eliminated and absolute con- fidence was placed in the individual who had the courage of his or her convictions to assist in working out a propaganda that was beneficial to the community. The expression, "Quit Kickin' Your Janitor Around," originating from Mr. Doyle's speech, was echoed in a chorus from nearly one hundred persons present, including men and women, of whom twenty-five were colored, and the stirring and impressive appeals from the speakers made one feel it was good to be there. Refreshments were served and the secretary of the Janitors' union was kept busy receiving applications from new members. The regular meetings of the Janitors' union are held every Thursday evening, 401 Club building, 1731 Arapahoe street. For full information of this organization, our people should see G. C. King Sunday school superintendent, Shorter chapel, who is recording secretary of this union; also C. W. Bufford of 1141 Downing street, labor enthusiast, who takes a prominent part in everything pertaining to the welfare of our people in Denver. Christmas Eve a big Christmas Tree and dance given by Columbine Dancing academy at Fern Hall. A present for every one who attends. Admission 25 cents. DEATHS AND FUNERALS Crump, Mrs. Sarah, late of 2825 Glenarm place. The beloved mother of Mrs. Susie Parker, and one of Denver's oldest citizens; departed this life Dec. 5th, 1917. The funeral was held from her late residence Saturday, Dec. 8th, 2 p. m., Rev. Murphy officiating. Cammel and Co. in charge. Mrs., or Mother Crump, as she was often called, had lived in Denver for forty-nine years and was a nurse by profession, having rendered service as such in a large number of the best families in the city and having the esteem of all who knew her. She leaves a devoted daughter and a host of friends to mourn her demise. Brown, E. S., formerly of 3318 State street, Chicago, Ill., and late of 2936 High street of this city; departed this life December 8, 1917. Funeral notice later. Cammel and Co. in charge. JOHN WALTON, OLD COLORADO OAN, LAID TO REST. John Walton who departed this life November 27th at his residence 2322 Arapahoe street, was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1835. Having lived to the good old age of eighty-two years, he witnessed many and great improvements and developments in Colorado where he lived for many years, and his conversations on Western life were very interesting. He leaves a son, two daughters, four nieces, three nephews, a grandson and daughter-in-law to mourn his loss. He was very religious and his last utterances were expressive of his anxiety to enter the land beyond. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted me during the long illness and death of my beloved mother, the late Sarah Crump, and also for the many beautiful floral offerings received at the funeral services. May God bless each one who was interested in mother. SUSIE PARKER. CAMPBELL CHAPEL AFRICAN M E. CHURCH. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., and 7:30 p. m. Class meeting, 12:45 p. m. Allen Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, 8 p. m., prayer and class meeting. Interesting services were held last Sunday in spite of the cold weather. Pastor Ward occupied his pulpit morning and evening. There were five additions to the membership of the church, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Browning Allen, Mr. Wendall Allen and Messrs. Ewing and Byrd. Preparations are in progress for a Christmas service by the Sunday school children, entitled, "Comrades of the Stars," under direction of Mrs. Eugene Moore. Our annual hand shake rally is to conclude on Sunday, Dec. 16. We have had seventeen accessions to our church membership in the past four weeks, including three converts. The attendance has been good and the pastor and members are grateful to God for many blessings. At the meeting of our official board this week we decided to hold our revival services beginning Sunday, Jan. 6, 1918. The pastor is to be assisted by an evangelist. A drama in five acts, entitled, "Fifty Years of Freedom, or From Cabin to Congress," by Katherine Davis Tilman, author of "Thirty Years of Freedom," promises to be a big event at Campbell chapel. Two light housekeeping apartments, also two furnished rooms; house modern, all except furniture; one block from car line; good location. Mrs. Rhoda Browning, 3016 California St. PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN. East Twenty-third Avenue and Washington Street, J. A. Thos. Hazell, S. T. B., Presbyter. Sermon topics Sunday, Dec. 16th: 11 a. m., "The Neutrality of God Occasioned by the Neutrality of Man." 5 p. m., "Shall the Sword Devour Forever?" The above named sermon subjects will be items of pulpit interests at both services tomorrow. As usual good music will be a feature. The public is cordially invited to participate in all the religious activities of this church. Last Sabbath was a cold day. The almost sudden drop of the thermometer did not prevent an exceptionally large crowd from turning out at 5 o'clock to hear the post-Thanksgiving musicale. With the exception of one or two members of the Gatewood's Orchestra, who were unavoidably absent on account of the inclementy of the weather and their duties at the furnace at such times, Mr. Gatewood's cohorts of musicians made their first appearance at this church in connection with the carrying out of the concert. That this splendid organization may be given an opportunity to advertise its ability before the great audience, and that the great audience in turn might have a chance to judge the worth of these men and women and thus register their appreciation or manifest their criticism, the greater part of the program was committed to the orchestra. The impression made by these rising artists was one of great commendation and more especially when we take into consideration the short time they were preparing themselves and the kind of music they had to handle. The program was a huge success from every rational viewpoint. Under the tuition of Mr. Gatewood the orchestra will soon be a musical force in Denver. The presbyter takes this opportunity to thank all the people for the patronage on the occasion of last Sabbath as well as on similar occasions in the past. Owing to pressing duties that will consume the pastor's time out of the church and state during the coming year, Rev. Thos. Hazell has called to his assistance Mr. W. Gatewood as conductor of the People's Presbyterian church choir after Dec. 31, 1917. The standard of musical efficiency will be sustained as heretofore with marked improvements. THE AMERICAN NEGRO'S LOYALTY. By Lovie J. Penny. Love and loyalty ever hast thou shown In both peace and war, though sorely oppressed, Thy great valor to the whole world well known, Yet denied an "equal chance," thy lone request. Praise Him Who judgeth the heart of man Regardless of race, color or nation, As the Father, Who justly placed no ban On any man because of his station. Though chastened by Him, His love will never swerve, In all times of stress, sends He thy staunchest friends. Friends of whom greater the world has never known Revered in memory thy love a monument, And adown time's endless trail, shall thy own Now in embryo proclaim them Heaven sent. Lord, grant the Negro's foe a long reprieve, Though grievous wrongs he long may have endured. "Of one blood Nations all" they don't believe, Yet in Thy blessed Word, the fact assured. Think not bowed heart thy labor all in vain, Heralded is thy progress with rapt surprise, The wronged past forgive, strive hard to obtain Brotherly justice which now dormant lies. Unrecompensed thy fathers toiled in vain, No legacy thine, thy salvation lies In thrift and perseverance, which will gain The crown of success, a merited prize. Praise, praise to thee for the so noble part Thou has played beneath grim oppression's rod, Who so forgivingly hath borne scorn's smart, In some measure must be akin to God! FOR RENT—5-room frame house at 2360 Tremont Place. Apply at 1824 Curtis street. Room 25. FOR RENT—Cheap, saloon, barber shop and pool room space, in Hotel Idlewild; 50 E. 33rd St. Rare and rich opportunity for right man. Apply or write Idlewild Hotel & Investment Co., 50 E. 33rd St., Chicago, Ill. Curing a "Sick" Thermometer. To reunite the particles of mercury or other liquid which have become separated in a thermometer raise it to the level of the extended arm, the bulb outward, and jolt the tube with a quick downward stroke. Repeat this, not too vigorously, until the liquid returns to its proper position. EAGLE New Oil Fields Weld County Colorado Furnishes new oil sensation; geologists reporting favorably on the new fields and big producers watching every move made by the Eagle Oil Company who have 12,000 acres under lease in Weld and Logan counties, Colorado. Derrick now well under way and drilling to begin in a few weeks. Also 400 acres in Lander oil fields, Wyoming. Stock Now Selling for 5c Get a block of this stock before it advances. Write for map showing trend of oil fields across Wyoming and Colorado. Address Eagle Oil COMPANY 215-216 Ideal Building. Phone Champa 5015. DENVER, COLO. EAGLE Rough on the Puppies. The details of the snatching from this life of four brindle Boston bulls in the prime of their puppyhood were recited when a woman reviewed her married life in the court of domestic relations in New York. "Only last week," she said, "our bulldog, Ida, had a family that would have been worth $200 if it had grown. My husband went to a veterinarian and the doctor told him if they wouldn't take milk out of a saucer to put some milk in his own mouth, put a nipple in his mouth and feed them that way, just like dog fanciers do. At first he didn't even want to do it." "Well," said the court, "and what has that to do with the case?" "Because when he did do it, I tell you, the dogs died of alcoholism." Alfalfa as Flavoring Extract. Alfalfa as Flavoring Extract. Alfalfa is a mighty useful plant. Domestic animals, from the chicken to the cow, find it gastronomically available. But the notion of deriving from a fluid extract for the flavoring of beverages and foods is altogether novel. For this purpose the alfalfa is cut and harvested when about fourteen days old and eight to twelve inches high. In this early stage of growth it is relatively free from woody fiber. It is washed in warm water and dried by artificial heat, thus retaining its natural flavor and light green color. It is then ground into tiny pieces and boiled in vacuum pans, after which it is filtered, to get rid of the solids. The fluid thereby separated is mixed with pure sugar sirup and bottled. In this shape it is available as a flavoring for soda-domain beverages, and even for some foods, as well as for chewing-gum and candies. Medicinal properties are claimed for it. Eskimos' Festival of Masks. When the winter solstice approaches, the Eskimos of Alaska get ready for their great annual festival of the baskets. The Eskimos have the artistic instinct highly developed, and the masks worn by their dancers who take the parts of gods and goddesses, devils and various supernatural animals, such as the wolf and bear—"ancents" of all the wolf and bear tribes—are most cleverly sculptured. The leading part in the festival of the winter solstice, the object of which is to persuade the sun to return to the north, is always taken by a man wearing a mask that represents the sun. Other performers wear on their hands "finger masks" of the sun god, fringed with white hair from the reindeer's belly, for rays. And not least conspicuous in the ceremonial is an actor masked to represent the moon. --- A CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR Christmas Night, Dec. 25, '17 FERN HALL GIVEN BY THE SMART SET CLU Don't Fail to bring out the C to see our Beautifully decorated Christmas Tree. A treat for the Old as well as the Young. Live Santa Claus will give a Handsome Pres Every Lady present. Fifty dollars spent Decorations. SET CLUB going out the Children fully decorated Christ- well as the Young. A Real live a Handsome Present to Fifty dollars spent on Hall SMART SET CLUB Don't Fail to bring out the Children to see our Beautifully decorated Christmas Tree. A treat for the Old as well as the Young. A Real Live Santa Claus will give a Handsome Present to Every Lady present. Fifty dollars spent on Hall Decorations. Free Candy for All Free Turkey Dinner IF YOU MISS THIS DANCE YOU WILL MISS A TREAT Full Orchestra Admission Orchestra Admission 25c Billy Knight Floor Mgr. DENVER'S GREATEST GIFT SHOP Where you can find practical gifts for everybody—thousands of them to sele from. Every article included in our sto is absolutely guaranteed Genuine leather GREATEST SHOP and practical gifts for bands of them to select are included in our stock teed Genuine leather Collar Boxes --- DENVER'S GREATEST GIFT SHOP Where you can find practical gifts for everybody-thousands of them to select from. Every article included in our stock is absolutely guaranteed Black, brown and tan, as illus t r a t e d, regular $1.50 value at ... 85c ```markdown ``` Twenty-eight inches high, beautiful finished mahogany and fitted with glass tray. They are usual $2.50 values, specially priced for the balance of the week at— $1.45 er Trunk Co. Near California Price=Mayer Trunk 634 Sixteenth St Near California High-Grade Jewelry Retailed at Wholesale High-Grade Jewelry Retailed at Wholesale Prices ECONOMIZE—SAVE RETAIL PROFIT Buy your Jewelry this year cheaper than ever before. For the past ten years we have been manufacturing and selling jewelry to the retail jewelry stores. This year, Mr. Consumer, we will sell you direct at positively wholesale prices. If unable to make payment until receipt of your Christmas Savings Fund, call now, make your selection and it will be held for you. Men's solid gold signet rings. Men's high grade watches. Walheavy, will wear a lifetime, from them and Elign, $5.00 to $25.00, $5.00 to $10.00. High grade ten jewel gold-filled wrist watch, $6.75. Fifteen jewel movement twenty year gold filled bracelet watch for any occasion. Any silver or ebony toilet and manicure set in the house in silk and leather cases. only $50.00. sets cost $12.00 and $15.00 regalities. MANUFACTURING CO. See our display at 1616 ARAPAHOE Then go two doors to the left to Be Sure of the right location Ask Elevator Pilot for Mr. Johnson—Opp. Daniels & Fisher These goods and prices are exactly as represented. See tion before making a purchase elsewhere. Satisfaction g Salesroom 1622 ARAPAHOE Fourth Floor the right location Opp. Daniels & Fisher on Arapahoe ply as represented. See our selec- elsewhere. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ask Elevator Pilot for Mr. Johnson—Opp. Daniels & Fisher on Anapabee These goods and prices are exactly as represented. See our selection before making a purchase elsewhere. Satisfaction guaranteed. ```markdown ``` X We have just received another shipment of Smokers' Sets that will make appreciable Xmas gifts for men. Men's solid gold signet rings, basketball, a lifetime, from $100 to $110.00. Hundreds of other articles at these wholesale prices. these wholesale prices. La Vallieres are all the rage this year. We have beautiful in solid gold diamonds and other genuine stones from $2.50 to $15.00. Solid gold ladies' Tiffany rings set with reconstructed rubies, $5. JOHNSON JEWELRY To Everybody! Here's Wishing You All The Toys Of The Holiday Season! SACRED MISTLETOE. The drulids with ceremonies of great solemnity used to collect mistletoe with a golden sickle "against the festival of winter solstice." Only the oaks bearing mistletoe were sacred to this ancient order of men. It is recorded that the people's reverence for the priests proceeded in great measure from the cures which the priests effected by means of this curious green plant of the pear-like berries. It was collected thus ceremoniously by the drulids because it was supposed to drive away evil spirits. The reason among the druids for bringing in bits of evergreen from the woods and adorning the house is a most charming and lovable one: "The houses were decked with evergreen in December that the Sylvan spirits might repair to them and remain unlapped with frost and cold winds until a milder season had renewed the foliage of their darling abodes."—Craftsman. Forerunner of Christmas. The spirit of merrymaking that marks our Christmas holidays had its origin with the Roman feast called the Saturnalia. This was a festival in honor of Saturn, father of the gods. It lasted for a week or two, beginning about the 19th of December, and was the occasion for great revelry among all classes. No business was transacted during this period, war was suspended, private feuds were forgotten or forgiven, and general good fellowship reigned supreme. Friends exchanged presents with one another, and the slaves were waited upon by their masters and mistresses. A Wish. I'dain have a centipede's stockings To hang by the fireplace tonight And then have an octopus Santy With eight arms to tighten the tight. —New York Sun. A Long Drawn Out Christmas In many parts of Switzerland he Yuletide customs and festivities still have their beginning on Dec. 6, which is the anniversary of St. Nicholas. Markets and fairs are then held in villages and cities, and, seeing that the old traditions prescribe for this day the purchasing of presents for the children, it is an event of utmost importance to all youngsters. In some districts St. Nicholas parades around in person in an attire very similar to that of our American Santa Claus, generally carrying a big bag filled with apples, prunes, nuts and homemade cookies, which he distributes among the children who have been obedient during the year. The next and in modern days the most important festive day of the whole Yule season is Christmas day. History relates that it was only in the year 854 A. D. that the Roman Bishop Libertius regarded this particular day as the birthday of Christ, and as they were furthermore desirous of giving a more religious importance to two important Roman festivals which also fell due in the same period. With the observation of Christmas day the Christkindli, described as "a lovely angel with wings," gradually started to take old Santa's place in many sections of Switzerland, Christkindli, the Christ Child, is said to come from the far north and always brings a wonderful Christmas tree, decorated with all the glittering things associated with fairyland and heavily laden with manifold gifts. Christmas Gifts of a Century Ago In a New York newspaper of 1814 Christmas gifts were advertised as follows: "An assortment of Books, well calculated for the amusement and instruction of Young Persons, among which are—Barton's Lectures on Female Education and Manners; Foster's Essays on various subjects; Rasselas Chatechism of Nature, an excellent little book, price 3s.; Burder's Village Sermons; Mrs. Chapane's Letters on the Improvement of the Mind." "A. T. Goodrich, No. 124 Broadway, corner of Cedar street, has just received an extensive assortment of fancy articles, Books, Prints, Medallions, Landscapes and small books for children, that are well adapted for purchase or gift, at this season of complimentary presents. "By the last arrival from Europe, were also received several of the latest and best Novels, Poems and Miscellaneous Works; "Fine letterpaper; visiting cards; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Pocket Books; Wallets and Memorandum Books; Fine Penknives; Cases of Best Silver Eyed Needles; Opera Glasses and Snuff Boxes." The Christmas Story HERE was peace on the lone Jw dean hills, And the shepherds watched their flocks by night. When there came from the silent, starry sky A burst of glory, a dazzling light, And the angel choir from far away Sang "Peace on earth, good will to men." And we hear the song o'er lapse of years As it echoes in our hearts again. They sang in notes of heavenly joy; They brought a message from God to men, For the Prince of Peace had come to earth And a child was born at Bathlehem. The Christ had come, the King of kings, That we might God in his And a child was born at Bethichem. the Christ had come, the King of kings, That we might God in his beauty see And hearts be light in blessed hope That death should be swallowed in victory. And they left their flocks and hastened on To the city of David to see the babe, The Saviour of men and the Son of God, The humble child in a manger laid, And they marvel at that which had come to pass And return with glory and praise to God, While the chorus echoes within their hearts As back to the lonely hills they plod. As the shepherds of old, let us hasten on This Christmas day to Bethlehem town, To be with him through the whole of life. STAR No more shall we find him a lowly child, But there forever with God above He watches and guides our feeble steps Till he bears us home with his infinite love. How sweetly, how gladly to all the world There comes a message of hope today, For Christ is born and man is free And pain and sorrow must pass away. How sweetly and silently into the heart The Christ Child comes this blessed night To make us noble and good and true, For the light of the world is a wondrous light. Dear Christ, may we follow with willing hearts The path of duty, where thou hast led ```markdown ``` We shall catch the sound as the glad bells ring Till we hear thy summons to come away And in heaven above thy praises sing. —Rev. Norman Van Pelt Levis in Phil- adelphia Public Ledger. PUBLIC SERVICE RESERVE BEING INAUGURATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. Labor Is Urgently Needed in the Ship yards and Factories—Men No Now Engaged in Producing War Material to Be Called Washington.—In an effort to get men for work in the shipyards and in the industries producing war material, the department of labor is inaugurating a public service reserve and a campaign has been started to enroll men for the service. William Edwin Hall is the director of the public service reserve and state directors and local organizations are being perfected in every state. "The primary object of this campaign," said Mr. Hall, "is to obtain a large list of skilled and semi-skilled men who are not now producing war material or doing work useful to the prosecution of the war, and to get them into the shipyards and the factories which must be maintained at the highest speed if industry is to meet the insatiable demands of a large army at the front. "It appears from published reports, such as the arrival of the Rainbow Division in France, that the number of American troops at or near the firing line is constantly increasing, and we civilians whom these troops have gone over there to protect, would be shamefully derelict in our national duty and quite wanting in patriotism if we did not make every personal sacrifice to keep our soldiers 100 per cent supplied. Labor Needed in War Work. "A number of the non-essential industries are employing labor which is urgently needed for war work—in the shipyards, for example. One is surprised to see how many kinds of workers are needed to build a ship. The shipping board has prepared for the public service reserve a list of 88 different "peace" occupations from which men must—absolutely must—be drawn in order that our tremendous shipbuilding can be carried out in time. You often hear it said that 'ships will win the war,' but today it is being put in a little different way by those who know the situation; A failure on the part of American civilians to build the necessary number of ships will make it impossible for the United States to continue to fight. A lack of ships may lose the war.' "The United States public service reserve," explained Mr. Hall, "is working at high speed today to obtain all these men needed for shipbuilding, for making equipment, for gun manufacturing, for mechanical draughting, for hundreds of other vital operations, from the 'non-essential industries'—that is, from industries which are important to a country at peace but, in the final analysis, virtually unnecessary to a country at war. "Our effort is always to obtain the workers for war industry without crippling the peace industry. We will not draw away an over-production of employees from any one locality, from any one industry, from any one employer. War means suffering. A considerable disturbance of industry is inevitable. The public service reserve proposes to bring about the necessary shifting of labor with just as little disturbance as possible. We want no industry and no employer to have to bear any more than a fair, legitimate share of the burden which the peremptory demands of war throw upon all of us." Differs From Army Enlistment. "Men who enroll in the United States public service reserve state their trade and suggest other classes of work they could do, if necessary, for the war. The enrolled men will remain at their present jobs and when they are notified that an opportunity to put them into war work has arisen, they are under no obligation to accept the new jobs unless satisfied with wages and conditions. Thus their enrollment in the reserve differs from enlistment in the army, where the soldier has no choice but to obey. "Every day more and more American workers are beginning to feel in their hearts that in this critical period of the nation's history they should be devoting their energies to the actual war needs of their country. By enrolling in the United States public reserve they enjoy a happier conscience, for they know that they have thereby declared their patriotism and that the moment a war industry needs men of their type they will be given a chance to serve the country without leaving civilian life." Paid $8 for Auto Glasses for Bulldog. To prevent the flow of tears in her bulldog's eyes when he went motor-ing, a Chicago woman recently had him fitted for automobile goggles. The oculist who fitted the goggles to the bulldog charged $8. Woman Becomes Navy Radio Operator. Miss Abby P. Morrison of New York city is the first woman in the United States to become a naval wireless operator. She had passed the tests making her a first-class electrician of the radio burial of navigation. GIVE THRIFT STAMPS WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. School Children to Be Leading Factor in Sale of Popular Stamps in Colorado. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Denver.—War savings certificates and thrift stamps as Christmas gifts from employers to those in their employ is the plan of John Evans, director of the certificate and stamp campaign for the state of Colorado, and Harry C. James, director for Denver county. Under their plan, if allowed, nearly 10 per cent of Denver's quota of $5,200,000 can be raised, as it is estimated that in this city during the last few years the Christmas distribution by employers has averaged more than $500,000. This would start Denver's drive off with a boom, as the city would then have twelve months in which to raise the balance of its quota. That the school children of the state are to be a leading factor in the sale of the stamps and certificates is evidenced by the manner in which they are being organized by Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford, state superintendent of public schools. Mrs. Bradford is sending letters to each county school superintendent calling their attention to the thrift stamps and requesting their assistance in aiding the sale of the stamps and certificates. She will also send letters to each school principal in the state and to each teacher, impressing upon them the importance of having the school children become creditors of Uncle Sam by purchasing thrift stamps. In addition to the letters, Mrs. Bradford will send to each teacher folders for distribution among the pupils. The folders were written by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. In them he tells the children how to earn money with which to buy thrift stamps, after a little story on patriotism. In addition, each teacher will receive a folder covering plans for organization for war savings societies for pupils. The Boy Scouts will be called on to aid in this great Baby Bond sale, both through the schools and through their own organization. Hoover Plans New Food Economies. Still greater economy in the household is to be urged by the Colorado food administration, beginning Jan. 1, when a supplemental home card will be issued through Herbert Hoover, United States food administrator. Under the proposed rules, there will be one meatless meal each day, as well as one meatless day a week. Again, one wheatless meal is to be observed each day, as well as one wheatless day each week. Wednesday is to be wheatless day. In addition to the Tuesday meatless day, Saturday will be known as "porkless day," when no fresh or salted pork, bacon or lard shall be used in the household. The Tuesday meatless day has also been extended to embrace, besides beef, pork and mutton, also lamb and preserved meat. Similar restrictions are being considered for hotels and restaurants. Expert to Trace Deposits of Oil Colorado's proposed oil survey was formally launched at a meeting of state officials and representatives of the Denver Real Estate exchange at the capitol. The committee indorsed the appointment of Prof. S. A. Guthberlet of Lincoln, Neb., as deputy oil inspector under James Duce, head of the oil inspection department of the commonwealth. Prof. Guthberlet is a geologist, and will act chiefly in that capacity, looking to development of Colorado's oil shale and oil resources. He is to receive $1,800 a year. Urge Big Sale of Red Cross Seals. Preparations for a big sale of Red Cross Christmas seals, that Colorado may hold its own with the other states which so far bear marked evidence of an increase over last year, have been made, and the public is urged to contribute more generously this year than ever before. Ninety per cent of the money from the sales will remain at home for the upkeep of the tubercular institutions and the remaining 10 per cent will be turned over to the National Red Cross. Report Outlines Women's War Work. Report Outlines Women's War Work. Approximately 2,200 members of the Denver County Council of the Colorado branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers. Association are now engaged in knitting, and more than 500 are working under the supervision of the Red Cross in gauze work, according to a report of war emergency and relief work. Secretary Noland Recovering. James R. Noland, secretary of state, who has been ill for several days, is recovering rapidly. N. E. A. to Fly U. S. Service Flag. Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford, state superintendent of public instruction and president of the National Education Association, announced that she will present a service flag to the association to fly from the flagstaff of the national headquarters at 1400 Massachusetts street in Washington. More than 1,000 stars will adorn the flag, showing the number of members of the association who have entered the active service of the country in many branches of government war work. AND ENTERTAINERS GEO. MORRISON, MANAGER Music Furnished for all Occ Phone Main 2707. Res. 2947 Stout St. I. GIBSON SMIT Art Dealer and Manufacturer of Artistic Basic Furnished for all Occasions n 2707. Res. 2947 Stout St. DENV M. GIBSON SMITH Art Dealer and Manufacturer of Artistic Music Furnished for all Occasions Phone Main 2707. Res. 2947 Stout St. DENVER, COLO. I. GIBSON SMITH Screens, Dressing Tables, Mirrors and Novelties PHONE MAIN 4843 FOR Christmas Presents Watches--Diamonds Jewelry Repairing a Specialty 428 16TH STREET DENVER, COLO. Phone Main 3012. FRANK R. T. Announces that he law offices to 621 Building. 1638 Tremont Street. IN 4843 DENVER, C FOR as Presents Jes I. Ha ANK R. TAGGAL unces that he has remove offices to 621 and 622 C ng. FRANK R. TAGGART Announces that he has removed his law offices to 621 and 622 Cooper Building. Telephone Main 8036 When You The Heads, Feet Neckbones or any other part of the squeal, go to East's Mar 2300-6 Lari When You Wish Heads, Feet Tails, Snow kbones or Chitlerings, other part of the hog exc squeal, go to It's Market Phone 2300-6 Larimer Street 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 The McElhinney T PHONE MAIN 5599 Night and Day 808 15th St., Two Doors From Store Free Delivery—Ship Notice: Open evenings until NOT In order to get acquainted ap- friends, we are going to give awa 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 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. HT and Day Mercantile St., Two Doors From Stout St. Phones Chm Free Delivery—Shipping Orders a Specialty price: Open evenings until 12 o'clock. All day S NOTICE order to get acquainted again with our old custo we are going to give away FREE ad. a valuable premium worth dollars to you. INFORMATION, for the benefit of the people w of the RIGHT AND DAY MERCANTILE tating this. I am the man who opened up the W seven years ago at 2038 Larimer Street. I doors up to a larger store, at 2018 Larimer. Now I have been running the NIGHT AN CO. for three years, and my whole success on of your trade, which we wish to thank you going to go after your business stronger than giving you the advantage of my many years of grocery buying. We buy direct in carload lot s profit. We can save you from 20 to 30 per GIVE US A TRIAL. MEATS GROCER 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 FREE with this ad. a valuable premium worth dollars to you. 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. We also keenly nursing the MEDIA DAY CANTILE CO. for three years, and my whole success was through the 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 me dealing with buying. We buy direct in carload lots and save the middlemans profit. We can have you from 20 to 30 per cent on your order. SO GIVE US A TRIAL MEATS. Small Eastern Hams... 20½¢ Dixie Brand Bacon, lb... 37½¢ Fresh Neck Bones, lb... 37½¢ Hog Chitterlings, lb... 5½¢ We handle Fresh Pig Talls, Pig's Spare Bags, Milk Kidneys, Snouts, Ears, Brains and all other offal. GROCERIES. SUGAR, 13 lbs, for... $1.00 With every $3.00 purchase. Macaroni and Spaghetti, plkg... 5¢ Rex, 5e sacks Salt; 3 for... 10¢ Lee canals乳汁, each... 11¢ Water White Soap, 6 bars for 25¢ Fresh Eggs, doz... 40¢ Dressed Rabbits, Chickens, Turkevs and Ducks. Best Creamery Butter, 1lb....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 a full line of Fresh Vegetables and Fruits of an operation of purchasing goods from us will enable right along from 20 to 25 per cent less than any kinds. Your co-operation of purchasing goods from us will enable you to sell you right along from 20 to 25 per cent less than the seller-self. MEATS. for all Occasions About St. DENVER, COLO. N SMITH dealer Member of Artistic DENVER, COLORADO. Jes I. Hansen Manufacturing Watchmaker and Jeweler TAGGART he has removed his and 622 Cooper ou Want at Tails, Snouts Chitlerings, or the hog except rket 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. Tile & Marble Co. 427 SEVENTEENTH ST. Mercantile Co. Bent St. Phones Champa 3018-3673 ing Orders a Specialty. 12 o'clock. All day Sundays. ATTICE main with our old customers and their y FREE 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 ing 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 of my direct in carload lots and save the you from 20 to 30 per cent on your GROCERIES. SUGAR, 13 lbs. for.....$1.00 With every $3.00 purchase. Macaroni and Spaghetti, pkg.....5c Rex, 5c sacks Salt; 3 for.....10c Large cans Milk, each.....11c Water White Soap, 6 bars for 25c Fresh Eggs, doz.....40c Swift's Laundry Soap, 3 bars.....10c 15c cans Milk for, each.....11c Small cans Milk for, each.....10c 10c grade Toilet Paper, roll.....5c tables and Fruits of all kinds. foods from us will enable us to under- 5 per cent less than any other store. FREE Western Beef Co. Open Daily to 8:30 p. m. ONE OF THE MOST MARRI Fresh Oysters, Chitterl Neck Bones, Spa Fresh and Cured Meats and Our Pr OF THE MOST UP-TO-DATE AND SAN MARKETS IN THE CITY. Lers, Chitterlings, Pig Tails, Snouts, Ears, ck Bones, Spare Ribs, Received Fresh Dair Cured Meats of All Kinds. Fresh Vegetab and Fancy Groceries. Our Prices Are Always the Lowest 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. Free Delivery to All Parts of the City. PHC 2048 LARIMER STREET Oppo Bolden Bros. 924 NINETEENTH PHONE CHAMPA 1641. IMER STREET DENVER Opposite the Three Rules. In Bros. Cafe & Lunch INNETEENTH STREET, DENVER, COLO 924 NINETEENTH STREET, DENVER, COLORADO DINNER 11:30 to 2 p.m. ALL KINDS OF SANDWICHES BOLDEN BR Baths FIRST R. B. BOLDEN, Manage The Chas Twenty Is the DRUGS, CHEMICAL WE SEE Prescription Phone us and we will do JAMES E PH Weather TEL DEN BROS. BARBER & Baths, Electric Massage FIRST-CLASS SERVICE DEN, Manager 926 19th S Champa Pharma Twentieth and Champa, Is the place to get your CHEMICALS AND PATENT M WE SERVE DRINKS. Descriptions Our Special and we will deliver the goods to all parts of JAMES E. THRALL, PR PHONE MAIN 2425. atherhead Ha BOLDEN BROS. BARBER SHOP Baths, Electric Massage FIRST-CLASS SERVICE R. B. BOLDEN, Manager 926 19th St., Denver The Champa Pharmacy Twentieth and Champa, Is the place to get your DRUGS, CHEMICALS AND PATENT MEDICINES WE SERVE DRINKS. Prescriptions Our Specialty. Phone us and we will deliver the goods to all parts of the city. JAMES E. THRALL, PROPR. PHONE MAIN 2425. TELEPHONE MAIN 3203 Established 1876 PIONEER HATTERS OF THE WEST WE MAKE OLD HATS NEW PRACTICE RENOVATORS, BLE Of Gents' and L 1624 CH PRACTICAL HATTERS ATORS, BLEACHERS DYERS AND FILM Gents' and Ladies' Hats of Every Descrip 1624 Champa St., Denver, Colo. RENOVATORS, BLEACHERS DYERS AND FINISHERS Of Gents' and Ladies' Hats of Every Description 1624 Champa St., Denver, Colo. JOHN K. RETTIGER Fancy and Staple Gro 1864 CURTIS STREET seventh. MARKET COMP E. SMITH, Manager, Res. Phone South 1 Ed Retail Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fish Hotels and Restaurants Our Specialty. Fresh and Cured Eastern Corn Fed Me JOHN Meats. Fancy 1864 Meats, Fancy and Staple Groceries 1864 CURTIS STREET The MARK C. E. SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Stap Hotels and Eastern The MARKET COMPANY 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 Stre 15th Street Denver, PHONE MAIN 3028 Corner Nineteenth. Sundays Until 2:00 p. m. ATE AND SANITARY CITY. Ss, Snouts, Ears, Pigs Feet, received Fresh Daily. Fresh Vegetables, Staple Vegetries. Always best A 1641. DENVER, COLO. e Rules. & Lunch Room DENVER, COLORADO Short Orders at all Hours ARBER SHOP Massage SERVICE 926 19th St., Denver Pharmacy Champa, not your PATENT MEDICINES DRINKS. Our Specialty. Sends to all parts of the city. ALL, PROPR. 2426. Bad Hat Co. MAIN 3203 HATTERS BUYERS AND FINISHERS Of Every Description Conver, Colo. RES. PHONE GALLUP 943 ETTIG Staple Groceries STREET COMPANY Phone South 1608 Groceries, Fish and Oysters Our Specialty. Fed Meats Denver, Colorado ```markdown ``` Fruit Bowl ```markdown ``` Denver, Cola MERRY CHRISTMAS AMERICAN RED CROSS HAPPY NEW YEAR Buy RED CROSS Xmas Seals today! COLORADO STATE NEWS Western Newspaper Union News Service. COMING EVENTS. Jan. 19-26—Live stock show at Denver. The McClune farm near Platteville was sold for $20,000. Three hundred convicts in Colorado may be put on war work. Nunn has organized a home guard unit with fifty members. The snow and cold weather Dec. 9 and 10 delayed Denver trains. The Methodist church of Longmont has purchased a $5,000 cathedral pipe organ with chimes. Professor S. A. Guthberiet, a geologist of Lincoln, has been appointed deputy state oil inspector of Colorado. In four days at the Denver livestock market 32,274 cattle were weighed and disposed of, breaking past records. Milton W. Allen of Ordway and William B. Butler of Olney Springs have been commissioned as second lieutenants. The richest silver ore ever found in the Cripple Creek district in commercial quantities is reported to have been struck in the Isabella property. Forty-seven of the sixty-three Colorado counties propose to expend a total of $1,800,000 for state highways alone in 1918. The El Paso County Women's Council of Defense has arranged for speakers to go to all kinds of meetings to arouse a spirit of patriotism. The sugar factory at Grand Junction paid $7 for beets this year, but now announces that for the beets of next season it will offer $8.50 per ton. The Nushaft mine, one of the best coal producers in the Rockvale district, is at work again after extensive reconstruction following a disastrous fire. The new cheese factory at the creamery works, La Junta, in one day received 22,000 pounds of milk which filled three tanks each of 900 gallons' capacity. Hartman, Prowers county, has taken a step in advance by forming a community church which will be inter-denominational and open to all Christians. The budget for the City and County of Denver for the year 1918, as submitted to Mayor Robert W. Speer by the heads of the various departments, is $4,032,604.22. Charles Howard, formerly section foreman of the Missouri Pacific at Ordway, is now in France, where he is in the service of the government building railroads. The Postoffice Department has announced the closing of the fourth class office at Anaconda in Teller county and mail for that place will now be sent to Cripple Creek. To confer with the government on the excess war-profit tax and the fixing of the price of silver, a committee from the Colorado chapter of the American Mining Congress went to Washington. The Croix de Guerre, France's equivalent of the world-famous Victoria cross of Great Britain, has been pinned to the uniform of William F. Huffman, East Denver High school graduate. Henry W. Deutsch, Denver man apprehended as an alleged Austrian spy in Hugo, roped, shot at and forced to kiss the flag by a mob of indignant townspeople and cowpunchers, succeeded in furnishing $3,000 bond and was released. According to the records of the federal food administrator for Colorado, Thomas B. Stearns, the banner for patriotism in the observance of Tuesdays as meatless days is carried off by the citizens of Golden, the metropolis of Jefferson county, and as a result one market in Golden is compelled to close up for lack of patronage on every Tuesday of the week. Every court in Denver, including the Supreme and Federal, will close beginning Dec. 15, so that the judges and all members of the bar may devote their entire time and attention to advising and assisting those subject to draft in filling out and answering the involved questionnaire. The courts will remain closed until all of this important business has been attended to. Several young men of Fowler went out on patrol duty and brought in 119 rabbits. A party from Pueblo went to the Apishapa, twenty miles south of Fowler and got 125 rabbits. Residing in the very heart of the devastated area of Halifax, the mother, sister and brother of Edward G. McCarthy, of Denver, escaped the recent catastrophe virtually unhurt. The clerks in the offices of the seo retary of state have been busy the last few days issuing permits to automobiles in lieu of license tags, the supply of which has been exhausted BAND OF EWES K'LLED AFTER FEEDING ON "DEATH PATCH" NEAR DOLORES. Owner Drives Animals Across Milkweed Tract in Montezuma County and 800 Die. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Durango, Colo.—A five-acre tract of ground near Dolores, known by hundreds of stockmen in southern Colorado as "The Death Patch," claimed another heavy toll of livestock. H. E. Walker was moving a band of 925 Ramboulliet ewes from their winter range and inadvertently drove the sheep across the tract. The animals fed all the way across the tract on whorl milkweed, a deadly poison plant to sheep, and an hour later 800 of the ewes were dead. The ewes were worth $22.50 per head. A year ago James Gawith drove a band of 625 sheep across this same patch, being ignorant of the danger it contained. A few hours later his flock had been reduced to a little more than 100 animals, the rest dying from eating whorl milkweed. The authorities at the Fort Lewis branch of the State Agricultural College, made a thorough examination of the five acres of ground immediately after Gawith lost his sheep and issued warnings to all farmers and stockmen in the Dolores section to give the tract a wide berth. Farmers and stockmen are demanding that the state authorities take some action to place large warning signs around the tract so that stockgrowers may know when they reach the danger zone. A demand will also be made that the state take step $c$ to clear the tract of the deadly plant for fear it will spread to all sections of the state through the carrying of seeds by one agency or another. Doing Share in Patriotic Work. Denver:—"I am amazed when I read city papers to find how many women there are still who have time for fads and experiments. We are not likely to have any here for a long time to come, but I am sure we shall always have time, as we always have had, to do our definite share in any patriotic work," wrote Miss Merle McClintock, chairman of the Women's Council of Defense in Mesa county, in making a report to Mrs. W. H. Kistler, chairman of the State Women's Council of Defense. Longmont.—Dec. 8 was the first Saturday on which the public schools were kept open and the teachers observed that children of German parents were not present. C. C. Casey, the superintendent, investigated and ascertained that these had a school of their own which was open Satursdays only. The parents explained that they wished to teach their children the German, language and that Saturday was the only time that it could be done. After an extended interview with Mr. Casey, the Germans agreed to send their children to the public schools. Snowslide Kills Denver Engineer. Denver.—The first fatality of the winter season occurred on the Denver & Salt Lake railroad just above Dixie Lake on Mount Corona, when a snowslide derailed a snow plow and engine and resulted in the death of Snow Plow Engineer E. N. Lewis and the scalding of J. I. Snyder, C. C. Gillett, engineer and firemen in charge of the snow plow; Frank Lewis, fireman under Engineer Lewis, and Clyde Wilson, rotary pilot. Find Railway Agent Guilty of Murder. Durango.—Conviction of voluntary manslaughter was the verdict of the jury in the trial of John E. Graves, accused of killing Matt A. Pheney, May 22 last. Graves was joint agent for the Denver and Rio Grande railway here. Pheney was an assistant superintendent for the same road. Killing took place in the railway station here. Graves did not deny that he had shot Pheney but pleaded self defense. Fire Loss in Sanatorium $40,000. Colorado Springs.—Star Ranch in the Pines, a sanatorium on Cheyenne mountain, about five miles south of Colorado Springs, was destroyed by fire, causing a loss of more than $40,000. The thirty-five guests, mostly from Eastern states, were removed to hospitals in Colorado Springs in safety and beyond suffering from the intense cold were not injured. Child Makes Long Journey Alone. Denver.—Wandel Self, aged 4 years, arrived from St. Louis, making the trip alone. He had been visiting relatives in the Missouri city and was returning to his parents here. The youngster told the conductor "so long; I had a dandy time," as he was lifted down from the train. Potato Buyer Killed in Wreck. Eaton.—John Schoonover, 56 years old, was killed in an automobile accident on the streets here, within two blocks of his home. His machine skidded, throwing him against a concrete ditch gate, fracturing his skull. Schoonover had been a potato buyer here for twenty years and was known all over northern Colorado. He is survived by two brothers, Harry and Charles, farmers near here, and by a sister in Kansas, Mrs. Crockett. The Curtis Park Floral Company FLORAL DESIGNS PUT UP WHILE YOU WAIT CHOICE PLANTS AND CUT FLOWERS CONSTANTLY ON HAND GREENHOUSES: Thirty-Foot 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. Sales Daily at 2 p.m. Office Furniture a Specialty. $ PRIVATE SALES AT ALL TIMES HAVE MOVED TO— 1723-39 GLENARM ST. PHONE MAIN 1675. THE BEST ICE CREAM AND CANDIES AT CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS Phone: 168 1512 Curtis Street, Denver, Cole. JOSEPH CARTER Express, Moving, and Storage COAL AND WOOD PROMPT DELIVERY. 2415 WASHINGTON STREET. DON'T FORGET US When you need anything in the line of neat and attractive Printing. The Good Gro W. T. FLETCHER AND J. RETAIL STAPLE AND CORN FED MEATS. I ANY PART OF THE CL 2549 Washington S Baxter Bldg. PHONE CHAMPA 3022. Phone Main 6699 NIGHT AND CO B. CARRUT A Full Short Orders 919 NINETEENTH STREET ORIENTAL RESTAURANT Chop Suey, Noodles and Short Orders Phone Champa 113 1848 Arapahoe Miss M. Cowden Hair Dressing Parlor Shampoo, cutting and curling. Scalp treatment, hair tonics, hair straightening, manicuring. Stage wigs for rent; theatrical use and masquerades. Goods delivered out of the city. All shades of hair matched by sending sample of hair; also combings made up. Cheapest Switches 50 Cents 1223 21st St. Denver, Colo. Phone Champa 3977 DO IT NOW Subscribe for THIS PAPER The MOST of the BEST for the Least ALWAYS at the at the A. Bradshaw 1443-1447 STOUT Yarns of All Kinds For Soldiers' Knitting Corsets, Ladies' Furnishings and a Full Line of Winter Underwear A. J. STARK & COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1879 Stark JEWELERS Established 1879. 709 and 711 Sixteenth Street Denver, Colorado. Japanese Goods, Arts, Curios MAKE ARTISTIC CHRISTMAS GIFTS Beautiful Japanese Silk Kimonas Woven in Japan. JAPANESE TOYS Any Foreign Toy instantly appeals to the American Child. The Japanese Toys are particularly appealing. We have a very large selection at very reasonable prices. We cordially invite ladies and gentlemen to come and visit our store before buying Christmas goods. It will be worth your while. S. BAN COMPANY Phone Main 8530 2009-11 LARIMER ST. B. Kashino, Mgr. DENVER, COLORADO IMPORTERS OF JAPANESE GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. THE STAR HAIR GROWER A. J. STARK & COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1879 Stark JEWELERS Jewelers Established 1879. 709 and 711 Sixteenth Street Denver, Colorado. Japanese Goods, Arts, Curios Any Foreign Toy instantly appeals to the American Child. The Japanese Toys are particularly appealing. We have a very large selection at very reasonable prices. We cordially invite ladies and gentlemen to come and visit our Phone Main 8530 B. Kashino, Mgr. 2009-11 L. Hidalgo, M.D. COLORADO. IMPORTERS OF JAPANESE GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Growe A 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 for preparation. We can be used with or without sturdy iron irons Sells for 25 cents per box—One 25-cent box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25-cent box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25 cents for a full size iron box. We can be used with or without iron irons 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 EVANSTON, IL. GREENSBORO, N.C. NOTE.—Persons living in the South can get their goods three days earlier if they will order from THE STAR HAIR GROWER MPR., P. O. BOX 812, GREENSBORO, N.C. THE NEW WAY SHOE REPAIRING C. C. DENNIS, Prop. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phone Main 3737. 1855 Champa St. Denver, Colo. Taxicab Rates. Depot, 1 or 2 pass...50c Depot, each addi- tional pass.....25c Motto: "Not slow but sure." Cash only. Rates Per Hour. Taxicab Rates. Depot, 1 or 2 pass...50c Depot, each addi- tional pass ...25c One mile radius...50c Each addition'l mile.25c Motto: "Not slow but sure." Cash only. Rates Per Hour. $1.50 to $2.50. Phone Main 6699 Bean Auto Livery HEATED TAXICAB. TAXICAB LANDULET AND 7-PASSENGER 1918 LATE MODEL CARS. STAND: NIGHT AND DAY CAFE 919 Nineteenth St. Denver, Colorado What Well Dressed Women Will Wear A What is life without a sweater? Just like home without a mother—the next thing to impossible. Besides the comfort of them sweaters are convenient for the casual touch they lend to the toilette, and they manage to tone it up, or tone it down—depending on the kind of sweater and the manner of wearing it. If one has a busy day ahead and begins it by dressing for the afternoon, the sweat-creat conceals the fact. Those who manufacture them have turned out a variety of wonderful sweaters and sweatcools for women and almost as interesting an assortment for men. Soft, knitted wool appears to have outdistanced silk in the race for popularity, but silk is nevertheless well represented. itself to the figure. line forms a knitted cuffs are ribbed, with stitches above the glory appears in the white angora yarn on the part of the d this garment immei The handsome sweat the right is more more loosely adjusts is an especially good figures because of a portion and the sh which widens the sh back cuffs and girdl a narrow rib, but it joined by knitting lil Quite a number of a contribute this style lar collars and cuffs Two new models are shown in the illustration, one of them an example of the "slip-over" which made its entrance last year to the glad acclaim of sports women. It is very elastic, loosely knitted and shaped to mold L J Weather-Proof Set for Southern Tourists. "Where are you going, my pretty maid?" has become almost a foolish question. All the pretty maids who can manage it, are going along with the matrons, to some winter resort, where they can wear specially designed clothes and be as happy as the day is long, seeing and being seen. The sunny South has other charms than its climate, for the tourist, and the fashion parade is one of them. There are some millions of us who don't go—or who stay only for a brief week or so, but we are keenly interested in the clothes that sojourners in the South are wearing. Among the lovely new arrivals in smart sets that include hat and bag to match or hat and coat or hat and scarf, there are some weather-proof pieces that herald the dawn of a new day in rainproof garments. They are as dainty and pretty as if made with an eye to look alone, but they are made of rainproof or moisture-proof materials, as rubberized silk or imitation leather. Bigg moisture-proof is a more incident in the sum total of their charms; being beautiful is their chief business in life and they bring price commensurate with their success. itself to the figure. The ribbed waistline forms a knitted-in girdle and the cuffs are ribbed, with a border of plain stitches above them. Its crowning glory appears in the sailor collar of white angora yarn—a bit of strategy on the part of the designer that makes this garment immensely becoming. The handsome sweatercoat shown at the right is more ample and much more loosely adjusted to the figure. It is an especially good model for slim figures because of the plaited skirt portion and the shape of the collar which widens the shoulders. The turnback cuffs and girdle are knitted with a narrow rib, but the collar is fashioned by knitting like that in the coat. Quite a number of the latest sweaters contribute this style feature of dissimilar collars and cuffs, as a departure from the regular order of things. Colors bright and gay continue to be the privilege of sweaters and sweatercoats. The coat pictured is in a grayish blue and is fastened at the front with large white buttons. J One of the handsomest of the new matched sets is shown here. It is made of so-called patent leather, a term that describes its appearance only. It is black and shiny but it is also thin and pliable as silk. The hat is faced with chiffon taffeta in light sand color with a hint of pink in it, and bound with narrow black, grosgrain ribbon. A band of this ribbon is laid about the base of the crown and tied in a little bow at the front. The designer might have stopped her with the assurance that she had made a satisfactory rainproof hat. But this hat is made to smile in the face of the rain and thank the weatherman for sending it. It is gay with beautifully embroidered flowers, cut out from some Chinese or Japanese garment and applied to the crown. They are in many soft colors done with the incomparable fineness and deftness of those Oriental needlewomen. The bag is cut in the shape of a tall basket with a handle that slips over the arm. Julia Bottomly J. R. CONTEE, Pres. and Mgr. Phone Main 6123—Day or Night. Residence Phone York 7992 FRANK S. REED. Licensed Embalmer and Director Lady Assistant. Polite Service to all. Parlors, 2745 Welton Street. 5 Welton Street. DENVER, COLORADO. ```markdown ``` HENRY SCHOEN WHOLESALE CIGARS marine, Ford, Judge Good, Kaiserhoff or El Omica Cigars ES LAMB EDGE BUILDING PHONE SOUTH 4405 W. DENVER, COLORADO RACE ENTERPRISE The Place for You to Feel at Home AY FROM THE NOISE OF THE CITY lewild Hotel HENRY WHOLES Smoke Submarine, Ford, Judge CHARLES LAMB 308 KITTREDGE BUILDING A RACE E Just the Place for AWAY FROM THE Idlewil Smoke Submarine, Ford, Judge Good, Kaiserhoff or El Omica Cigars CHARLES LAMB PHONE SOUTH 4405 W. 308 KITTREDGE BUILDING DENVER, COLORADO 1 BEAUREGARD F. 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Davers's Popular Christmas Store Sindially ready with our display of Women's wardrobe Ac- cid Fancy Goods adapted to Christmas gifts. New ideas innovations that will be appreciated by women. 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 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 THE Perini Bros. CO. 1025 16TH ST. We are splendidly ready with our display of Women's wardrobe Accessories and Fancy Goods adapted to Christmas gifts. New ideas and pretty innovations that will be appreciated by women. PERINI GLOVES This is Denver's Popular Glove Store. Every Glove want for woman, man or child is here, and satisfying selection, and a Perini Glove is always a Glove of quality and reputation.—WE ISSUE GLOVE CERTIFICATES. HANDKERCHIEFS Handkerchiefs galore; hundreds and hundreds of pretty styles in all the different qualities; single or in fancy boxes. Come here for the best selection in Handkerchiefs. NECKWEAR Lovely Neckwear in dozens of pretty innovations developed in voiles, batistes, organdies and silk crepes; a range of prices covering every demand. THE STORE OF THE You'll find it a pleasure to do you myriad of pretty things, including ties, Hair Ornaments, Umbrellas all kinds and new Vells for mothen's store, where women can al robe Accessories. JUST ARRIVED, "365" We have just received a new sh 365 Silk Hosiery in a good range THE STORE OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT At a pleasure to do your Christmas shopping here, with its pretty things, including Art China, Art Goods, new Novel-Ornaments, Umbrellas, and complete lines of Hoisery of old new Vells for motoring and other wear. It is a wom-where women can always find the new and novel in Ward-ories. ARRIVED, "365" PHOENIX SILK HOSE, 90c Just received a new shipment of the popular Phoenix No. 90ery in a good range of colors, now on sale at 90c. You'll find it a pleasure to do your Christmas shopping here, with its myriad of pretty things, including Art China, Art Goods, new Novelties, Hair Ornaments, Umbrellas, and complete lines of Hoisery of all kinds and new Veils for motoring and other wear. It is a women's store, where women can always find the new and novel in Wardrobe Accessories. JUST ARRIVED, "365" PHOENIX SILK HOSE, 90c We have just received a new shipment of the popular Phoenix No. 365 Silk Hosiery in a good range of colors, now on sale at 90c. FIRST AID CARS 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. Lovely Neckwear in dozens of pretty innovations developed in voiles, batistes, organdies and silk crepes; a range of prices covering every demand.