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Subscribe for the Only Reliable Negro Paper in Colorado, "The Colorado Statesman" --- THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE JOURNAL OF THE WEST. LABOR SHALL BE FREE RACE COUNTRY PARTY NEGRO TO PROFIT BY THE WAR, SAYS PROF. KELLY MILLER VOL. XXIV. NEGRO TO BY THE W PROF. KE Greetings of the seasons: The world is engulfed in the red ruin of war. The present titanic conflict is not due to the inherent devilty of one nation or the innate goodness of another. The accumulative ethical energies of society for generations have been damned up by the barrier of hatred and greed. The stored up power is now breaking through the barrier with catalysmic outburst. The social fabric is being shaken to its very foundation. As outcome of the war, the re-adjustment of the social structure will be more radical than that effected by the French Revolution. The transforming effect upon the status of the Negro will be scarcely less momentous than the Emancipation Proclamation. The democratization of the world, coined as a fitting phrase, will be translated into actuality. The Declaration of Independence, penned by a slave holder, sounded the death knell of slavery, although three-quarters of a century elapsed between promise and fulfillment. The democratization of the world is but a restatement of this doctrine in terms of present day attitude of the world. Political autocracy and race autocracy will be buried in the same grave. Hereafter, no nation, however strong, will be permitted to override a weaker neighbor by sheer dominance of power, and no race will be permitted to impose a ruthless regime upon the weaker breeds of men through sheer assumption of superioity. Hereafter, England will treat the East Indians; Turkey, the Armenians; Russia, the Jews; and America, the Negroes, with a fuller consideration than heretofore. The peoples of all lands who are heavy laden and overborne will be the chief beneficiaries of this war. The Negro problem is involved in the problem of humanity. The whole is greater than any of its parts. The Negro will share in the general momentum imported to social welfare. Already, he has been admitted to industrial opportunity in the north with manifest reaction upon the harsh regime in the south. National prohibition, which is borne forward on the wave of the world war, will immensely improve his moral status. Eighty thousand Negro soldiers have been enlisted, and seven hundred Negroes have been commissioned as officers in the army of the United States. A Negro has been made assistant cabinet officer whose function is to adjust harmoniously the races' relation to the pending struggle. The improved attitude of the white race towards the Negro is apparent in two affirmative decisions rendered by the Supreme Court of the United States with unanimous concurrence. The Negro will emerge from this war with a double portion of privilege and opportunity. Every Negro should be loyal and --- ORIGINAL IN FOOR CONDITION patriotic, although there are injustices and discriminations which try our souls. If we overcome, these trials and tribulations will work out a more exceeding weight of advantage. But if we allow them to overcome us, woeful will be our lot indeed. To stand sulkily by in plaintive aloofness, because of just grievances would be of the same kind of folly as to refuse to help extinguish a conflagration which threatens the destruction of one's native city because he has a complaint against the fire department. Let us help put out the conflagration which threatens the world, and then make the world our lasting debtor. We must stand shoulder to shoulder with our white fellow citizens to fight for the freedom of the world, outside of our own national circle, and then we must hold them to moral consistency of maintaining a just and equitable regime inside of that circle. Democracy like charity should begin at home or at least it should prevail there. Let us fight to the finish to the effect that no nation shall hereafter dare attempt to make an international treaty a scrap of paper. It must therefore follow then, as corollary, that no nation will henceforth allow its own constitution, which is an intra-national treaty to be made a scrap of paper. The tide of democracy is sweeping through the world like a mighty river. The race problem and other social ills are but as marshes, backwaters, stagnant pools, estuaries, which have been shut off from free circulation with the main current. But the freshet of freedom is now overflowing its bed and purifying all the stagnant waters in its onward sweep to the ocean of human liberty and brotherhood. Fortunate indeed are we to be borne forward upon its beneficient bosom at such a time as this. KELLEY MILLER, Howard University, Washington, D. C. THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR 1917. Door Sir: I send you the following relative to lynchings for the year. I find from the records kept by the Division of Records and Research of Tuskegee Institute, Monroe N. Work, in charge, that there were thirty-eight persons lynched in 1917, of whom thirty-six were Negroes and two were whites. Thirty-seven were males and one female. Twelve or a little less than one-third of those put to death, were charged with rape or attempted rape. The offenses charged against the whites lynched were: rape and murder, 1; fomenting strikes, 1. The offenses charged against the Negroes were: Attempted rape, five; rape, six; murder, three; killing officer of the law, two; for not getting out of road and being insolent, two; attacking women, two; disputing white men's word, two; entering woman's room, two; wounding officer of the law, one; molesting women, one; stealing coat, one; intimacy with woman, one; killing man in altercation, one; accidentally killing child by running automobiles over it, one; vagrancy, one; wounding and robbing a man, one; attacking an officer of the law, one; opposition to war draft, one; insulting girl, one; writing insolent letter, one. The states in which swornings occurred and number in state were as follows: Alabama, four; Arkansas, four; Arizona, one; Florida, one; Georgia, six; Kentucky, two; Louisiana, five; Mississippi, one; Montana, one; Oklahoma, one; South Carolina, one; Tennessee, three; Texas, six; Virginia, one; Wyoming, one. AUDITOR MOORE'S REPORT. (Richmond Planet.) We have received a copy of the annual report of Hon. C. Lee Moore, auditor of public accounts of Virginia. It is addressed to his excellency, Henry C. Stuart, governor of Virginia, and is one of the ablest and best, if not the ablest and the best ever issued from that office. Showing as it does the success of his own recommendations, which have been effective, it possesses special interest. Mr. Moore reports that the treasury of Virginia shows a comfortable balance. By summarizing the totals in the direct report, he says the reader must labor and enable one to tell at a glance, in what respect improvements may be noted. The report shows the value of the real estate owned by colored people to be $32,012,141, and the value of personal property $10,279,689, making a total valuation of property belonging to colored people of $42,291,830. The increase in the value of the property owned by colored people during a period of one year is $1,210,-370. Auditor C. Lee Moore asked for an increase of salary and the increase was denied to him by the legislature of Virginia. If, after reading this report, it is not forthcoming, it will be one of the surprises of this generation. It will be well to increase the salary of the governor to $10,000 per annum and then this hard-worked official would not be drawing a salary on a par with the chief executive of the commonwealth. FOOD EXHIBIT AND FINE PROGRAM TO FEATURE TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE. Tuskeegee, Ala., Dec. 29. "Meeting the Needs of the War Situation" will be the topic for discussion at the annual Tuskeegee Negro Conference, which convenes at Tuskeegee Institute, Wednesday and Thursday, January 16th and 17th, 1918. In the first day's session, emphasis will be given to the problems of food and farming, which have become especially important and urgent since this country has entered the war. The Annual Workers' Conference will be held on Thursday, January 17th, and the special topics which will be considered are: "What Is Being Done, in Spite of the War Conditions, to Increase the Facilities for Rural Education;" "What the Schools for Higher and Secondary Education Are Doing to Help Improve the Rural Schools," and "What Is Being Done by the Rural Schools to Help Improve the Rural Community Life," along such lines as helping to promote better farming, improve the home, help the church, conserve health and direct the social life of the community. This session of "workers" will bring together teachers, ministers and others who are engaged in some form of definite work for the improvement of the masses of the Negro people. A number of state superintendents of education, and other persons prominent in the educational work for the colored people have been invited to appear on the program. The acceptances already received, and the general interest manifested in the subjects for discussion indicate that the Twenty-seventh Annual Conference will be largely attended, and very successful meetings held. In addition to the regular program there will be a number of interesting exhibits arranged by the various departments at the Institute. Among these will be an exhibit showing various war substitutes for food, which is being arranged by Prof. George W. Carver, Director of the Tuskegee Experiment Station. For information regarding the conference, write R. R. McGee Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. EATON, COLORADO, NEWS. A splendid program and beautiful dressed Christmas tree at the Baptist Mission. Over thirty children participated, of both white and colored. The children were trained by Mrs. Carrie Tregoning and Mrs. M. C. Johnson, Mrs. Fred Jones ably assisting the above named ladies in decorating the church and tree, which made the little Baptist Mission look as never before. Many beautiful gifts were distributed to the little folks, which made them very happy. There were some very beautiful and valuable presents on the tree for the pastor, Rev. Muse, and wife. They being unable to get here on account of missing the train. Some of their beautiful gifts were sent to them by parcel post to Cheyenne, Wyo., their home. Others were preserved until last Sunday and then presented to them. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones presented as a present to Mrs. Muse a beautiful ivory toilet set, and the pastor, a beautiful shaving set. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harper, just a few days before Christmas, presented to Rev. and Mrs. Muse, a package containing fresh pork sausage, made the old-fashioned way, and backbones cut like father used to cut them, you know. Pastor Muse preached both morning and evening. At the evening service the Rev. Muse preached a most powerful sermon. Mrs. Walter Dabney is on the sick list this week. Mrs. B. Finley, who was very sick at our last writing, was able to be out at church Sunday. We were glad to see Mrs. Buckney at church, also Mr. Watdy, from the country. At the Sunday school, Mrs. Muse distributed many lovely little gifts to the children, which she had purchased in Cheyenne. These gifts tickled their hearts. The New Year Watch Meeting was held at the Mission and was very gratifying to all present. Rev. Muse and wife were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones Sunday. After a sojourn of two years in the city of Memphis, Dr. Huff returns home and reopens an office at 2538 Washington five points. While south he served as assistant surgeon of Terrell Baptist hospital and medical inspector of Memphis city schools and feels better prepared to do his work. RACE NEWS Gathered From Various Sources St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 28.—Sixty of the 100 Race garbage wagon drivers in the city enrolled as members of the American Red Cross when they received their monthly pay checks for $65 each last week. The men were commended by their superiors for their action as being highly patriotic. All did not enroll at once and it is probable later reports will show possibly a total enrollment of 85. Paris, France, Dec. 2. France's treatment of her colored soldiers is much fairer and just, and undiscriminatory than the United States' treatment of her black legions that there is no comparison. In the French army today there are two colored generals, four colonels, and one hundred and fifty captains, and lieutenants too numerous to mention. This is a much better showing than is made by the United States which country has not even an officer as high as a colonel in the regular army, although the United States' population numbers more than ten million of black folks. There is absolutely no color line over here in dear old France. Here merit alone limits a man's possibilities and opportunities. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 28.—City Judge Joseph A. McConnell made the fact plain in court here that the theaters of this city must give equal rights to all citizens, regardless of color. His warning came as a result of the case of Christopher Crutcher, known to boxing fans as Jack Gilbert, and Joseph Ford against James Papyanakos, local theater proprietor, for refusing to accommodate them when they had purchased tickets for the main floor. Papyanakos contended that his license to operate the Olympic theatre was not issued by the state, and that he had the right to discriminate. His authority for this did not meet with Judge McConnell's approval and he was found guilty. In announcing his decision Judge McConnell stated that the great civil war was fought to give the colored man equal rights and it was out of that struggle that the present statutes grew, and that it was the duty of the court to see them observed. Culture Not Enough Culture Not Enough. "Culture is dust and ashes if the spiritual foundations are not well laid, and it takes two, a man and a woman, to lay those foundations."—Dorothy Canfield. NO 20 CHARLES BALTIMORE WROTE BRAVELY, TELL ING BROTHER OF HIS COMING DEATH. Frederick Baltimore, of 205 West Loudon street, yesterday received the last letter written by Corporal Charles W. Baltimore, before he was executed near Camp Trevis, Texas, on Tuesday. Baltimore was convicted of mutiny and murder in connection with the riot at Houston, Texas, on August 21. The last brave message, written in a firm hand the day previous to his execution and mailed at San Antonio, Dec. 10, to his brother here, follows: Dear Brother—I write you for the last time in this world. I am to be executed tomorrow morning. I know this is shocking news, but don't worry too much as it is God's will. Meet me in heaven. I was convicted at the general court martial held here last month. Was tried for mutiny and murder! It is true I went down town with the men that marched out of camp. But I am innocent of shedding any blood. But it is God's will, so dont worry. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believed on Him should not perish but have everlasting life." I am going to meet father and mother and all the rest of the family gone before. Good by: meet me in Heaven. Your borer in Christ, CHARLES W. BALTIMORE. THE EAGLE OIL COMPANY This oil company is not attempting to perform miracles, only putting before the public something reasonable and advantageous to them, requesting their investment now that the price of stock is within reach of every one. "Buy now" is the slogan which insures a big profit with a small investment as the shares are going at Five cents and according to geologists the property of the company is a great oil producer. The development of the new oil field near Greeley is anxiously being watched, and investors cannot be induced to withdraw their support as they begin to realize the certainty of success. Visit their offices, 215-216 Ideal building, and get full information. Unfortunate Child. Margaret and Helen are cousins. One day Helen refused to play with Margaret. When asked why, she said: "Mother, I can't play with Margaret; she was born too late and don't know how to play games." NEWS TO DATE IN PARAGRAPHS CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF WIRES ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD. DURING THE PAST WEEK RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS CONDENSED FOR BUSY PEOPLE General Pershing reported eleven deaths in army. British casualties reported in December reached a total of 79,527. American cavalrymen pursue border bandits into Mexico and kill ten in running fight. Brilliant fighting by Italian and British aviators completed rout of recent Austrian air attack. Three towns were raided and looted and a Southern Pacific de Mexico train held up by bandits operating between Nogales, Ariz., and Cananea, Sonora. Still further progress has been made by the British in Palestine, north of Jerusalem. The Turks in the fighting of the last few days have lost more than 1,000 killed and 750 prisoners. A German submarine was sunk by the fire of guns of an American passenger steamer approaching the British coast according to reports of the passengers and gunners aboard. There was little doing in France and Belgium New Year's day. The German war office reported a gain of ground by the army of the Crown Prince of Bavaria, south of Marcoing, in the Cambrai sector. On the northern front the infantry again was idle on New Year's. The big guns of both sides are keeping up intensive duels, particularly around Monte Tomba and on the Asiago plateau. Provisional agreement on a series of important points, including liberation of war prisoners and resumption of commercial relations, was reached by the delegates of Russia and the Central powers at Brest-Litovsk. Three British torpedo boat destroyers were sunk through being struck by torpedoes or hitting a mine off the Dutch coast on the night of Dec. 22 with a loss of thirteen officers and 180 men, the admiralty announced at London. The Italians have dealt another severe blow to the Austrians, ousting them from the famous Zenson loop on the lower reaches of the Piave, and driving them across the river. This stroke has cleared the entire right bank of the invaders, except far to the north, where the battle line runs westward from the stream through the hill region. The battle between the Kaledines Cossacks and Bolshevik troops has been resumed at Kursk, midway between Moscow and Rostov, on the Don. It is reported that there have been heavy casualties in the three days' fighting. The Bolshevik are reported to have occupied Poltava, the scene of the historic battle between Peter the Great and Charles of Sweden. There is a famine in the government of Moscow. WESTERN A Mexican, who tried to cross the international boundary at Nogales, Ariz., without a passport and failed to halt at the command of sentries, was shot and killed. "Wine, women, gasoline and carelessness" cost the lives of 362 persons in automobile accidents in Chicago in 1917, according to the report of Coroner Hoffman. Lieut. Fleet Heard, machine gun company, 357th Infantry, Ninetieth Division, was killed by a bullet fired by a military policeman at Camp Travis, San Antonio, Tex. H. R. Gladback of Fort Wayne, Ind., civilian aviation instructor, and Cadet R. A. Seguin of Rouse's Point, N. W., were killed when their machine fell 300 feet at San Antonio, Tex. Revenue collections for the District of Colorado, covering the states of Colorado and Wyoming, for the year ending June 30, 1917, amounted to $3,524,979.34; of this 3,184,642.63 was collected in Colorado, and the balance, $340,336.71, came from Wyoming. WASHINGTON Fifteen hundred farm tractors will be sent to France by the Food Administration for use in increasing the French food crops. One hundred already have gone forward and all will be across by March, when the spring plowing begins. Two men were killed and six severely injured at the Philadelphia Navy Yard by the explosion of a four-inch boiler tube. The voice of Washington still sounds and he shows the path to triumph through sacrifice, says President Poincaré of France in a New Year greeting to the American people President Wilson paid a persona visit to the offices of the Shipping Board and conferred for half an hour with Chairman Hurley. He left up parently well pleased with the way affairs are going. FOREIGN British workmen approve plan of peace through victory as stated by British premier. William Marconi, inventor of the wireless telegraph, has been appointed Italian high commissioner to the United States. A decree creating an Italian War Committee to be presided over by Premier Orlando was published in the Paris Official Journal. American troops now better trained than many French and British who went to front line trenches, says American correspondent. An American aviator was killed near Paris while making a test flight at an aviation center before French and American pilots and observation aviators. Premier Clemenceau at Paris refused the request of a delegation of Socialist members of the Chamber of Deputies for passports to Petrograd for Socialist delegates. The 10,000,000,000 francs asked for in the third war loan has been exceeded, according to a statement made in the Chamber of Deputies at Paris by M. Klotz, the minister of finance. Earth shocks that began at Gautemala City at 11 o'clock Christmas night and are still continuing, caused millions of dollars' damage to the city, the death of a few persons and the injury of about 100 others. Premier Lloyd George in his first New Year message to the nations appealed to all at home to do their utmost for the cause for which the democracies of the world are leagued together, especially by practicing economy and saving money to lend to the government. England's first experience with compulsory rationing was had with sugar. No person could obtain supplies except by card. Baron Rhondda, the food controller, is expected to issue an order for a meatless day. It is understood that a comprehensive plan for alleviation of conditions among the poor, who have been compelled to stand in line for hours waiting for supplies, soon will be in full swing. SPORTING NEWS Young Pal Moore of Memphis was awarded the decision over Earl Puryear of Denver in a fifteen-round bantamweight contest at Tulsa, Okla. Monk Fowler, who halls from New Orleans, was given a decision over Matt Brock of Cleveland in a 15-round bout New Year's at the Stockyards Stadium in Denver. Young Brown of Toledo knocked out Billy Ryan of Cincinnati in the seventh of a ten-round bout at Cincinnati, O. J. E. Bishop of Chicago was defeated in the third round by Patsy Haley. The weight and strength of the Mare Island Marines' Football Team conquered the dazzling speed and craft of the Camp Lewis, Wash., soldiers in their game played at Tournament park at Pasadena, Cal., as a part of the annual Tournament of Roses. The final score was 19 to 7 in favor of the Marines. GENERAL The American Red Cross began the new year with a membership of more than 20,000,000. Total sales by postoffices throughout the country of thrift and war savings stamps amount to $2,758,114, it was announced in New York. Frigid weather and war-time economies combined to dampen the ardor of New York's welcome to 1918. It was largely a subdued indoor celebration. Exchanges during the year 1917 of $177,404,965,589, and balances of $14,019,735,025, new high records, were reported by the New York Clearing House Association. Halifax still needs money for relief of the sufferers by the explosion, according to a telegram to Governor McCall of Massachusetts from the chairman of the Halifax relief committee. The Paulist choir, Chicago's famous boy organization, left Chicago on a six months' coast to coast tour to raise $100,000 for the restoration of the towns in the devastated area of France after the war. A party of 452 German alien enemies, who arrived at San Francisco some time ago from Manila, where they had been taken from interned German vessels, will be sent soon for confinement at the government's station at Hot Springs, N. C. Robert W. Franke, Jr., of St. Louis, who failed to go to Camp Funston when he was called in the draft, was dishonorably discharged from military service and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment at hard labor. Franke was convicted by court-martial. Former President William H. Taft delivered an address to the officers and men of Camp Grant, at Rockford, Ill, in which he attacked German "kultur" and "lust for power" and declared that the United States is in the war to defend American rights. Because her husband, William Kafitz, a wealthy retired German, attempted to tear up the Liberty Bonds which she had purchased, Mrs. Maud M. Kafitz, an American woman, shot and seriously wounded him at their palatial home in Los Angeles, Cal. Nearly two blocks in the heart of the Norfolk, Va., business district, including the Monticello hotel, were destroyed; one man was killed and a score more injured in a series of explosions and fires which both the police and naval authorities believe were incendiary. NO WAY TO EVADE THE INCOME TAX EVERY GOOD AMERICAN EARNING FAIR LIVING WILL HELP TO PAY EXPENSES OF WAR. RETURNS DUE BEFORE MARCH Heavy Penalties Provided for Failure to File Them—Government Officials Will Be in Every County to Assist the Taxpayers. Washington.—"Must I pay an income tax?" That is the question that thousands of Americans are asking. The answer, in a general way, lies in this statement: Every unmarried person having a net income of $1,000 or more, and every married person or head of a family having an income of $2,000 or more must file a return. These returns must be in the hands of the collector of internal revenue in the district in which the taxpayer lives or has his principal place of business between January 1 and March 1, 1918. The man who thinks to evade this tax is making a serious error. Revenue officials will be in every county to check returns. Failure to make a correct return within the time specified involves heavy penalties. "Net income" means gross income less certain deductions provided for by the act. The law defines income as profit, gain, wages, salary, commissions, money or its equivalent from professions, vocations, commerce, trade, rents, sales and dealings in property, real and personal, and interest from investments except interest from government bonds, or state, municipal township or county bonds. Incomes from service as guardian, trustee or executor; from dividends, pensions, royalties, or patents, or oil and gas wells, coal land, etc., are taxable. Normal Rate Is 2 Per Cent. Normal Rate is 2 Per Cent. The normal rate of tax is 2 per cent on net incomes above the amount of exemptions, which is $2,000 in the case of a married person or head of a family and $1,000 in the case of a single person. A married person or head of a family is allowed an additional exemption of $200 for each dependant child if under eighteen years of age or incapable of self-support because defective. The taxpayer is considered to be the head of a family if he is actually supporting one or more persons closely connected with him by blood relationship or relationship by marriage, or if his duty to support such person is based on some moral or legal obligation. Debts ascertained to be worthless and charged off within the year and taxes paid except income taxes and those assessed against local benefits are deductible. These and other points of the income tax section of the war revenue act will be fully explained by revenue officers who will visit every county in the United States between January 2 and March 1 to assist taxpayers in making out their returns. Officers to Visit Every Locality. Notice of their arrival in each locality will be given in advance through the press, banks and post offices. They will be supplied with income tax forms copies of which may be obtained also from collectors of internal revenue. the bureau of internal revenue is seeking to impress upon persons subject to the tax the fact that failure to see this official in no way relieves them of the duty imposed by law to file their returns within the time specified. The government is not required to seek the taxpayer. The taxpayer is required to seek the government. Persons in doubt as to whether they are subject to the tax or not or as to how to make out their returns, will readily understand, therefore, that a visit to this official may mean the avoidance of later difficulties. The penalty for failure to make the return on time is a fine of not less than $20 nor more than $1,000, and in addition 50 per cent of the amount of the tax due. For making a false or fraudulent return, the penalty is a fine not to exceed $2,000 or not exceeding one year's imprisonment, or both, in the discretion of the court, and in addition 100 per cent of the tax evaded. As to the Farmers. The number of farmers who will pay income taxes has not been estimated by the government officials, but it is certain they will form a large percentage of the 6,000,000 persons assessed who never before have paid an income tax. The average farmer does not keep books but if he avails himself of the services of government experts who will be sent to aid him, it will not be difficult for him to ascertain the amount of his net income. The farmer is making out his return may deduct depreciation in the value of property and machinery used in the conduct of his farm, and loss by fire, storm or other casualty, or by theft if not covered by insurance. Expenses actually incurred in farm operation may be deducted, but not family or living expense. Produce raised on the farm and traded for groceries, wearing apparel, etc., is counted as living expenditures and cannot be deducted. Salaries paid by the state or a political subdivision of the state are exempt. A farmer holding the job of county supervisor, for instance, does not have to include his salary in his income tax return. SUGGESTS LESS HEAT SALLIGAN ASKS CONSERVATION OF POWER AND FUEL A General Cutting Down of Schedules Urged Upon Interurban And Street Car Lines. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Denver.—As a measure toward the conservation of fuel, W. J. Galligan, Federal Fuel Administrator for Colorado, sent out an appeal to the people of the state pointing out that a considerable saving can be accomplished by owners of office buildings by placing them on a war basis, curtailing the non-essential uses of power and fuel and practicing the strictest economy consistent with the necessary service to tenants. Mr. Galligan suggests the stopping of elevator service at an earlier hour, and fixes the time at 9:30 p. m. in cases where it will not interfere with the work of tenants; the shutting off at night of interior lights; closing of windows and shutting off heat and sustaining a heat of only a temperature of 68 degrees during occupancy of buildings. The appeal closes with the statement that: "In many cases a great deal more efficiency can be attained in the boiler room. Obviously this important department should be under the supervision of an expert. An inexperienced, careless fireman can waste many times his salary. Every possible waste in heat or power should be stopped. Fuel-saving devices will in many instances pay for themselves several times over." Operation of less hours during the early morning and late at night, and a general cutting down of schedules is also urged upon the street car and interurban lanes. Denverite Online Jewish War Relief. To stimulate activity in the campaign for peace, 0,000 which the Jews of America are pledged themselves to raise for the relief of Jewish war sufferers in Europe, Julius Rosenwald of Chicago has agreed to contribute an extra million in the event that the entire fund is raised. Now comes I. Rude, who has volunteered to be the Julius Rosenwald of Denver. He offers to give an amount equal to five per cent. of all collections taken up in Denver, provided some other citizen will make a similar agreement. Increase Shown in Insurance. In spite of the unprecedented tax upon the Nation for war bonds, Red Cross and high cost of living, insurance companies of Colorado report record breaking business. The general insurance business in Colorado, according to Denver agents, will be approximately double the amount written in 1916. This means the people of Colorado are paying out about $6,000,000 additional this year for insurance protection, with nearly $80,000,000 written. The number of farmers investing has increased seventy-five per cent. Railroad Changes May Affect Denver. Current speculation among railway men has it that among the changes which may be expected in Denver through the federalization of railways are the establishment of a centrally-located union ticket office, the consolidation of freight depots, the discarding, perhaps, of the present Moffat depot as a separate terminal, the closer concentration of administrative departments, the elimination of superfluous official personnel and the general curtailment of salaries, rentals and other overhead expenses. Right to Junk Railroad Denied. The Denver, Boulder & Western railroad was forbidden to discontinue its service and tear up its tracks by the State Public Utilities Commission. The commission, in its finding, held that junking of the railroad, operating between Boulder and Eldora and Ward, would deprive the people of that section of the state of its only railroad and cripple industries depending upon the railroad for their operation. Many Improvements Made. Since July 1, shelter cabins, fireplaces, water improvements, outbuildings and other camping facilities, costing between $4,000 and $5,000, have been constructed by the forest service for the comfort and convenience of visitors to the Mount Evans region on the Pike forest, to the Wheeler national monument on the Rio Grande, and along the Cody-Yellowstone autohighway on the Shoshone forest. Graves Is Now Lieutenant-Colonel. U. S. Forester Graves who has been serving for some months with the rank of major on the staff of General Pershing in France, has been promoted to lieutenant-colonel in the American expeditionary forces. Concrete Highway to Littleton. With the award of the contract the last preliminary step was taken by the Colorado Highway Commission in the proposed construction of the concrete highway between Denver and Littleton. The highway is the first of a series of hard-surfaced roads, with Denver as the hub. The Denver-Littleton road will cost $73,929.74, and is to be of concrete, sixteen feet in width, with four-foot shoulders on either side, making a twenty-four foot highway. Western Beef Co. Open Daily to 8:30 p. m. ONE OF THE MOST MARK Fresh Oysters, Chitterl Neck Bones, Sp Fresh and Cured Meats and Our Pr OF THE MOST UP-TO-DATE AND SALE MARKETS IN THE CITY. Lers, Chitterlings, Pig Tails, Snouts, Ears, Rock Bones, Spare Ribs, Received Fresh Dried Cured Meats of All Kinds. Fresh Vegetables 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. MER STREET DENVER Opposite the Three Rules. In Bros. Cafe & Lunch NETEENTH STREET, DENVER, CO PHONE CHAMPA 1641. 2048 LARIMER STREET DENVER, COLO. Opposite the Three Rules. DINNER 11:30 to 2 p.m. ALL KING BOLDEN BRE Baths FIRST R. B. BOLDEN, Manage The Charm Twenty Is the DRUGS, CHEMICAL WE SEE Prescription Phone us and we will do JAMES E. PH Weather TEL PIONEER BRE WE MAKE PRACTICE RENOVATORS, BLEED Of Gents' and L. 1624 Ch PHONE MAIN 3028 JOHN Meats, Fancy 1864 ALL KINDS OF SANDWICHES DEN BROS. BARBER Baths, Electric Massage FIRST-CLASS SERVICE DEN, Manager 926 19th 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 JAMES E. THRALL, PH PHONE MAIN 2425. atherhead Ha TELEPHONE MAIN 3203 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. Weatherhead Hat Co. TELEPHONE MAIN 3203 Established 1876 PIONEER HATTERS OF THE WEST WE MAKE OLD HATS NEW ORRACTICAL HATTERS MOTORS, BLEACHERS DYERS AND FISH Gents' and Ladies' Hats of Every Descrip- 1624 Champa St., Denver, Colo. N 3028 RES. PHONE JOHN K. RETTIGER Fancy and Staple Grocery 1864 CURTIS STREET eenth. MARKET COMB E. SMITH, Manager, Res. Phone South 1 Retail Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fish Hotels and Restaurants Our Specialty. Fresh and Cured Eastern Corn Fed Me RENOVATORS, BLEACHERS DYERS AND FINISHERS Of Gents' and Ladies' Hats of Every Description 1624 Champa St., Denver, Colo. The MARK C. E. SMITH, M 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 1 622-636 15th Street Telephones Main 4302, 4303, 4304, 4305 5th Street Denver, Telephones Main 4302, 4303, 4304, 4305 622-636 15th Street Denver, Colorado Corner Nineteenth. Sundays Until 2:00 p. m. E AND SANITARY CITY. Snouts, Ears, Pigs Feet, Fed Fresh Daily. Fresh Vegetables, Staple Dies. Always t 1641. DENVER, COLO. Rules. Lunch Room DENVER, COLORADO Short Orders at all Hours BERBER SHOP Edge VICE 926 19th St., Denver Pharmacy Gamma, your TENT MEDICINE DRINKS. Specialty. to all parts of the city. LL, PROPR. 225. Red Hat Co. 3203 THE WEST NEW ATTERS S AND FINISHERS very Description er, Colo. S. PHONE GALLUP 942 TTIG Apple Groceries EET Denver, Cole COMPANY One South 1608 proceries, Fish and Oysters Specialty. Red Meats 4304,4305 Denver, Colorado ```markdown ``` VINEGAR ```markdown ``` ORIGINAL IN POOR CONDITION a STATE'S WEALTH INCREASED BY CORES OF MILLIONS IN YEAR OF PROSPERITY. HELPS NATION WIN WAR FARM PRODUCTS VALUED AT $145,000,000 AND EVERY INDUS- TRY GROWS IN IMPORTANCE. Western Newspaper Union News Service. COLA AOS ee ee aiG., 1917. 1916, Ageioulture..#149.000:000 $ 91,163,770 eat... 26,124,000 — 17,828,000 Hay ...12+ 47,492,000 26,790,000 Beans "1.2 7,042,000 1,781,000 Peaches’ :; 2,400,000 506,000 Beet Sugar. 36,184,750 36,739,050 Sugar beets 13,362,000 12,815,400 Denver bank ‘clearings... 879,911,530 682,799,640 Denver bank Geposits.. 130,949,071 119,642,793 Denver bldg. permits... 4,828,250 4,037,440 Coal (tons).. 12,000,000 10,800,000 Md, products 200,000,000 140,000,000 Live stock Production, 146,795,000 105,052,000 Gold. .....-+ 14,000,000 19,155,821 Sliver “225/2 5,935,680 5,038,006 Zine ..csis2s 91918,000 17,994,262 Gopper 2.212 2,376,000 2,121,024 Lead. ..1.22. 5,986,000 4,898,072 Molybdenum, ‘vanadium, uranium, tungsten, radium..." 6,000,000 6,000,000 Cripple Creeic Bold ...... 12,633,177 14,685,673 Denver.—Colorado has made good in the campaign to feed a nation at war! With 1917 farm products valued at more than $145,500,000, as compared with $91,000,000 in 1916, the farmers of the Centennial state have answered the plea of President Woodrow Wil- son for redoubled efforts in agricul- tural districts that this nation and the allies might be fed while their sons are fighting for world democracy. ‘The 1917 crops were of the bumper brand. Its output of metals was enor- mous. Its stockmen hurled into the busy marts of trade more cattle, sheep and: hogs than had been dreamed of heretofore. Its sugar supply relieved to a marked extent the shortage that worried government food experts. Its automobile trade grew by leaps and bounds, keeping pace with the un- precedented prosperity of the state as @ whole. Its tourist traffic and num- ber of visitors to the national parks exceeded that of other years. New towns arose under the reign of gen- eral endeavor. Oil shale and rich de- posits of like nature were brought to light, Colorado manufacturers en- ‘ged and established plants. Dairy roducts reached a value of $17,000,- 00. Colorado banks increased in yol- fume of business to the extent of $27,- 094,976. Colorado entered heartily in- to all patriotic campaigns and national drives. ‘Throughout the entire state of Colo- rado a wave of agricultural expansion swept all districts and a result was that the value of the farm crops ag- gregated $145,500,000, a total that looms large against the worth of all agricultural yields of 1916, which was $91,152,700: The present advance can, of course, be deemed a guiding star to the still greater progress apparent- ly inevitable in the Colorado areas in 1918. ‘The farmers are making bigger plans than ever before and, with good rains and sunshine, will certainly strike more powerful sledgehammer blows at the world’s food scarcity. Army and Navy records undoubted- ly will show that the Colorado dis- trict, according to the national pro- rata of population, did more than any other state in patriotism. The Na- tional Guard of Colorado supplied more than 4,000 soldiers and officers to the American military forces and also furnished $585,000 worth of sup- plies and equipment; 9,500 Colorado- ans wers drafted into the army; 950 Colorado patriots voluntarily enlist- ed in the Army and Navy; the state gave more than $1,500,000 to the Red Cross funds, and the Colorado sub- scriptions to the First and Second Lib- erty Loans totaled $41,017,850. A year ago the value of all live- stock in Colorado was . $122,781,000, while today the figure is $171,425,000, a most emphatic showing that the stockmen nobly responded to Uncle Sam’s appeal for greater food produc- tion. The Denver stockyards had many large structures erected during 1917. This city {s virtually the larg- est sheep market in America and the local packing plants handled $6,000,- 000 more cattle, sheep and hogs in 1917 than they did in 1916. The gain in land under cultivation in this state in 1917 over the 1916 area amounted to 600,000 acres addl- tional, which acreage formerly was used mostly for pasture land, The value of the crops to growers in 1917 was more than 50 per cent greater than during the preceding year. Four hundred families moved into the state within the last eighteen months and settled on agricultural territory. ‘The total amount of sugar produced in Colorado in 1917 was 499,100,000 pounds and for the best crop the farmers of the state received $12,362,- 000, Fifteen factories in Colorado were operated in crushing the beets and making the white grains. The value of the state’s sugar crop in the markets will be $36,184,750. ‘All former total values of wheat erops in the state were made to look small by the immense worth of the wheat yields of Colorado in 1917, the rowers receiving the highest vrices| bushels, worth about $31,000,000. ‘There are 22,920 more motor cars In Colorado today than a year ago, the total number of autos in the state be ing 68,500, and for these additional cars the buyers in 1917 paid more than $16,000,000. The hay crop of Colorado of 1917 had a value of $47,492,000, against a state hay yield in 1916 that was worth $26,790,000. Hay {s the state's most valuable agricultural product. High prices were paid throughout the na tion in 1917 for the hay crops and the growers in every way fared mort prosperously than ever before. The fact that 117,000 persons visit ed the national parks in this state ‘during 1917 signifies that the glorious ly attractive glens and forests of tht Rocky mountains are becoming mort famous from year to year. No other state in the Union has so many scenit attractions, ‘One of the most encouraging indicet to the new growth of Colorado is tht fact that in Weld county several new towns have been established during the last three years, these cog@ijuni tles including Raymer, Keota yuk ingham, Stoneham and Grover," #n! that were instituted as a result of the recent new industry of growing pinte beans and other crops. More thar 60,000 acres in Weld county were used in 1917 for the growing of pinte beans, the total production in this dis trict being 28,000,000 pounds. A large part of this yield has been bought by the Federal Government as Army and Navy supplies. The entire agricul tural yield in Weld county during 1917 aggregates in value $20,000,000. The growing demands of the world for more crude ofl and gasoline haz turned the limelight of petroleum trade towards the mountains of shale in northwestern Colorado, and al ready tracts of this area are being taken up, refining plants built and new companies formed to develop the deposits. Geologists estimate that in this state there is enough shale to produce 20,000,000,000 barrels of pe troleum, which could be refined into 2,000,000,000 barrels of gasoline, The increase in the value of the Coloradoan dairy products in 1917 over the preceding twelve-month amounted to $2,000,000, the total worth of these commodities produced in the state during the past year be- ing $17,000,000. The total is for milk, fresh used and canned, cheese, but- ter and so forth. Nobody could help seeing the beau- ty, zeal, patriotism, cheer and uplift that sublimely characterized the wom- en and girls of Colorado in their vic- torious works for the Red Cross, Lib- erty Loans, formation of war-time so- cieties, food production and conserva- tion and other channels of necessity. Sixteen millions of dollars’ worth of gold was taken from the Cripple creek mines during the past twelve months. Still greater ore bodies are being found as the workings go deep- er, and the 1918 total is expected to reach twenty millions. ‘The aggregate value of the copper output of the state in 1917 was more than $2,000, 000; the total yield of silver in the state during the year reached nearly $6,000,000; the lead output was $5,- 936,000, and $9,918,000 worth of zine was gotten from the 1917 ore reduc- tion, The total value of the five met- als mined in the state in the last twelve months was $40,165,000, ‘The soaring price of silver had a stimulat- ing effect on mining. Labor scarcity was a handicap, but was not heavy enough to daunt the spirit of progress shown by the mining men, Deposits in the banks of Colorado increased in volume $27,094,976 dur- ing 1917, and today the total of depos- its in the financial institutions of the state is $260,319,057. Denver set a record-breaking pace in financial ad- vancement for all other zones in Col- orado, for the first time in local his- tory the clearings of Denver banks passed the $10,000,000 a month mark in 1917, The total Denver clearings for the year reached $879,911,530, a gain of $197,111,890, or 28.8 per cent. over th» 1916 record, ‘With a world-wide scarcity of fuel the Colorado coal mines proved their worth in 1917 by ylelding $30,000,000 worth of black diamonds. The 219 coal mines of the state produced 12,- 000,000 tons of the fuel, against an output of 10,800,000 tons in 1916 and 8,700,000 tons in 1915. ‘The $30,000, 000 set forth as the value of the 1917 yield is figured on an average worth of $2.50 a ton, Two impediments, la bor scarcity and car shortage, pre- vented the Colorado coal yield of 1917 from reaching a total of 14,000,000 or 15,000,000 tons. | Fully $2,000,000 worth of vegetables. COLORADO STATE NEWS Western Newspaper Uniow News Service. COMING EVENTS, Jan. 11—Annual meeting Uncampahgre Valley Cattle ‘and Hore Growers’ Association. Jan, 19-26—Live stock show at Denver. Jan, 29—Kansas Club banquet in Den- Seer ‘The Rye creamery has purchased numerous pure bred cows. Colon Skinner Eastwood of Denver celebrated his gist birthday. The Meeker Red Cross Society cleared $363.20 on dances and sup- pers. A total of $350 as cleared by the basaar held <3 Oak Creek Red Cross. wat’ Architects npleted plans for an $8,000 Cin iclence church at Greeley. State comiaitve to push sale of thrift and wa~sa rings stamps is fully organized, For the first time in years, there was no New Year reception by Colo- rado's governor. The State Utilities Board has order- ed the Burlington railroad to build a new station at New Raymer. Denver has recently taken first place as a market for horses and mules for the United States Army. The Home Guard, which was organ- ized recently at Nunn, has been for- bidden the right to drill under arms. Two hundred men of Salida placed their names on the membership roll of the newly organized Home Guard. Colorado's toll road between the cities of Silverton and Ouray is one of the most noted mountain drives in the world. Lute M. Wilcox, president of the Denver Press Club was re-elected president of the United Workers: for the Blind. ‘The year 1918 will see unusual ac- tivity in oil in Colorado, with drilling in new fields and the completion of drilling started in 1917. ‘Three of Denver's oldest Knights of Pythias lodges have agreed to consoli- date and Jan. 8 has been set for elec- tion and installation of officers, The poultry show under the aus- pices of the Colorado Poultry Fan- ciers’ Association opened in Denver with approximately 1,000 exhibits. Denver's per capita debt of $3.05 in 1917 was the lowest in the 201 chiet cities of the United States, and that figure has now been lowered to $1.90. Fully $2,000,000 worth of vegetables was raised in the war gardens in Den- yer in 1917, as a patriotic response to the federal admonition for food pro- duction. Mr, and Mrs. Louis Vagher, living north of Bristol, received word of the death at Camp Kearney, Cal., of their son, Amiel Vagher, private, Company D, 157th Infantry. W. D. Richardson and William Ma- thenia, veterans of the Spanish-Am- erican war, have started a campaign in Oak Creek for a fund with which to buy each child in the Oak Creek school a thrift stamp. With the idea of stopping all waste of heat and power, W. J. Galligan, Federal Fuel Administrator for Colo- rado, has requested that office build- ings, hotels, car lines and stores be conducted on a war-time basis, ‘The greatest and most valuable of all the 1917 farm crops in Colorado was hay and the next crops were corn, oats, potatoes and beans, This gives beans seventh place in value among ‘the farm products of the state, next ; below potatoes. | Sixty thousand dollars a year in- ‘crease in the salaries of teachers, the abolishment of $2,500 2 year position and three dentists added to the force at salaries aggregating $3,600 were the main features of the quarterly meeting of the Denver School Board. ‘The fact that 117,000 persons visit- ed the national parks in this state during 1917 signifies that the glorious: | ly attractive glens and forests of the Rocky mountains are becoming more famous from year to year. No other state in the Union has so many scenic attractions. | The unprecedented _ prosperity which Colorado enjoyed in 1915 and 1916, reflected in the clearings of the | Denver banks, was eclipsed in the record for 1917, which firmly estab- lished Denver and the state well up in the list of prosperous cities and states of the country, Between 3,500 and 4,000 abused, ne- glected, dependent, delinquent and de- fective cbildren and approximately 35,000 abused and neglected animals were included in the work of the Col- orado Bureau of Child and Animal Protection during 1917, according to BE. K. Whitehead, secretary. Last year 6,000 miles of road were graded in the state and hundreds of other miles surfaced, repaired and made ready for the heavy automobile Tee ey a Bee sce R a bre tee a HR ADD OVER $34,000 TO COLORADO'S CASH ACCOUNT. Net Surplus of $351,578.95 Turned Over to Treasurer by Secretary of State During Past Year. MORRISON'S FAMOUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND ENTERTAINERS GEO. MORRISON, MANAGER Music Furnished for all Occasions Phone Main 2707. Res. 2947 Stout St. | DENVER, COLO. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Denver,—Records of the secretary of state's office show that permits for intoxicating liquor to be shipped into ‘the commonwealth was a big item in the 1917 revenues coming to the cap- itol, It is one of the things that has brought the total of $513,939.30— ‘which represents the total collections ‘in the secretary of state's office—to within $100,000 of fees collected dur- ‘ing the previous biennial period. Re- ‘ceipts for 1915-1916 amounted to $613, 775.13. Records at the capitol show that the ‘commonwealth has about 20,000 regu- lar monthly patrons for liquor per mits. From June to December, 118, 600 permits were issued. One of the growing assets of the commonwealth is the license fees from automobiles, motorcycles and ‘power-drawn trucks. For the year ending Noy. 30, fees amounted to $203,583.10 as against $200,272.29 dur- ing a like period ending Nov. 30, 1916. The total cash receipts and dis- bursements by Secretary of State James R. Noland for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 1917, were as follows: Main acct. (miscellancous). $137,545.84 Intoxieating Hquor --...+-++ 84,602.66 MABOROMGenst acccesesscsesse) UREN SD) Commission ‘merchants 1:11. "720-00 Gorporation. laws +0100: 470.00 Gre buyers ..cssesscseccseee | 1,800.00 Motor vehicles “112225502122 298,688.10 Flat tax (regular)......+-.. 38,421.70 Flat tax (1918)..0..2ccc1cs05 4053.60 Flat tax (1918, protested)!!! 1,000.00 Total collected ...........$518,939.80 Dinburnements. Intoxicating liquor expense..$ 1,293.34 Alcohol. account expense... 728.53 Ore buyers’ account expense 1,726.80 Motor vehicle acct, expense... 23,620.26 Motor vehicle (50 per cent county treasurer) --...... 134,981.42 Dally turnover to state treas- rer (as per cash book)... 361,678.95 Total s....sesesesceseeees $618,980.30 The expense of issuing liquor per- mits during 1916 was $768.72, and for 1917, $1,293.34, It cost $23,620.26 to collect the $293,583.10 in auto fees for 1917. The department turned over to the state treasurer's office a net sur- plus of $351,578.95 for the year. I. GIBSON SMITH Art Dealer and Manufacturer of Artistle Screens, Dressing Tables, Mirrors and Novelties 1638 Tremont Street. PHONE MAIN 4843 DENVER, COLORADO. FOR ChristmasPresents Jes I. Hansen Watches--Diamonds Manufacturing Jewelry peagenfscntd Watchmaker and Same Jeweler FRANK R. TAGGART Announces that he has removed his law offices to 621 and 622 Cooper Building. Telephone Main 8036 Experts at Denver Stock. Show. When You Want The Heads, Feet Tails, Snouts Neckbones or Chitlerings, or any other part of the hog except the squeal, go to > Ph Mai East’s Market ts" 2300-6 Larimer Street Denver.—Included in the formal program of the stock convention are the names of Dr. E. W. Nelson, chief of the federal biological survey; Louls D. Hall, of the bureau of markets; ©. R. Carner, Amarillo, Texas, and ‘Willtim L. Morley of Datil, N. M. The above named were not in the tenta- tive program issued a few days ago. ‘The opening day, Jan. 19, includes the president's address and the formall- ties of organization, Of particular in- terest to stockmen is the report of the market committee, scheduled for the morning of the second day, and the report of the National Advisory Board and committee on forest reserves and grazing lands, to be made in the after- noon of the same day. Brief addresses on livestock conditions in the various western states will occupy the morn- ing of the third day, while the after- noon will be devoted to committee re- ports, resolutions, election of officers and the selection of the next place of meeting, Makes the home feel comforta- SST OTT ble these cool days, Beautifies fey ee’ ay . the home and cuts your fuel bill. : A large display of Grates, And- CUTTS Jispl 1 \ mr frons, Fire Sets and Fire Screens awaits your inspection — = - here. The McEthinney Tile & Marble Co. PHONE MAIN 5599 427 SEVENTEENTH ST. Raises $32,000 to Drill Oil Wells. Sterling.— Citizens of _ Sterling raised $32,000 to drill a well near the city upon ground that geologists have approved. The drill is going down rapidly and the holders in the com- pany are confident that before 1918 is yery old that the drill will pierce oil producing sands. The theory of oil in the Sterling district has been expressed by geologists for many years, and these men determined to find out if the theory was true. Night and Day M ile C ight and Day Mercantile Co. ——_————NOT Ce Iam printing this. Iam the man who opened up the Western Market Feet, Spare Ribs, Miltz, Kidneys, | TWater White Soap @ bars for ane Best Creamery Butter, 1b......450 | | Small cans Mille for, each... 16s Your'cocoperation of purchasing goods from us will enable us to under Yope co ctecinen ot Reccvaahs Sarge Aton ras tocar ater oas adil you" “ight along from 30 te 38 per cont tees than any other store, Cowboys and Girls Have Big Dance. La Junta,—The City of La Junta was attacked, invaded and captured by a formidable band of country peo- ple who proceeded to light up tho largest hall in the town and hold the annual cowboys’ ball, It was one of the prominent events of the holiday season. Over 500 invitations had been issued, but the latchstring was out to all stockgrowers, cowboys and cow- girls. Two Masked Men Hold Up Freight. Denver.—Boarding the caboose of a westbound Moffat freight train at Crescent, about thirty-five miles west of Denver, two masked bandits Sun- day held up the members of the train crew and marched them forward to the engine, where they searched the fireman and engineer and relieved them of their valuables and then es- caped. $6.500 From 40-Acre Potato Field. Greeley.—The potato yield on the E. E. Waterman ranch, four miles south of Greeley, averaged 190 sacks for a forty-acre field. The net re- turns from this field after all expenses had been paid was $6,500. Greeley—J. S. Danley of the Gill district raised thirty acres of Golden wax beans for a seed company last year. He harvested 51,000 pounds, for Which he received $3,278, THE COLORADO STATESMAN LAUGH MILK FIRE RACE COUNTY CARRY SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... .60 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. Communications to receive attention must be newsy, upon important subjects, plainly written only upon one side of the paper, must reach us Tuesday, if possible, anyway, not later than Wednesday, and be issued the signature of the author. No manuscript returned, unless stamps are sent for postage. All communications of a personating nature that are not complimentary will be withheld from the columns of this paper. LATE DR. FRISSELL, OF HAMPTON INSTITUTE APPRECIATED BY NOTED WRITER. RAY STANNARD BAKER, in his article, "A Statesman of the Negro Problem," in the current issue of The World's Work—the same being an appreciation of the late Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, of Hampton Insti- tute, has given to both Negro and white man a lesson in the solution of this problem that should be read and studied, committing it to memory to that extent as to have a ready thought to suggest to those who adhere to the idea of the impossibility of bringing about a standard of agreeableness as a whole among the two races in this country. In paying this tribute to the late revered principal of this Negro training school, Mr. Baker could not help from referring to General Armstrong, the founder, Booker T. Washington (both deceased), Dr. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, all of Hampton, as such products gave to the world the wisdom of the founder and his successor in working out this plan so successfully to both sides that gradually other parts of the world were adopting this form of solution of their racial difficulties. Having graduated from this institution during the principalship of General Armstrong, and keeping in touch very closely for thirty-five years, we feel that a better representation or a fairer comment on the work, its late principal and the wonderful things he has accomplished, could not be given, and it is with more than passing pleasure that we here quote excerpts from the article which we believe comes from a sincere source, with the hope that further inspiration will be given to assist in completing the work that the GOD OF CREATION had entrusted to those great characters to begin and conduct to the present: "A new unrest is sweeping thru our Negro population. We have seen within the last year tens of thousands of them migrating from their old homes in the South to the industrial centers of the North, causing serious economic readjustments in the South, and introducing new racial complications in the North. The fact is THE NEGRO IS EMERGING FROM HIS FIFTY YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS. The old generation that knew slavery is gone. The results of a half century of freedom and education for the Negro, poor as that education has been, are now appearing plainly in a new self-consciousness, both racial and individual. The Negro is acting for himself for almost the first time in his history. He is articulate thru a group of able leaders, and in the pages of more than 400 newspapers and magazines, which he himself owns and edits. What wonder that his early expression of this self-consciousness should be full of bitterness, full of revolt against mob violence, economic discrimination and other forms of injustice! It is a kind of racial adolescence thru which he is passing—a critical time: a critical time especially while the Nation is at war." Regarding the Negro's loyalty to this country in the matter of "German intrigue with Negroes," the writer goes on to say: "The fact is, no class of our population has responded with any greater loyalty to the call for soldiers than the Negroes. At Fort Des Moines last summer I saw hundreds of the ablest young men of the race being prepared for officers in the United States Army, and was told by the white officers in command that they responded to the training as well as any other group of citizens. Since that time more than 600 of them have received commissions in the great army that will go to France." Mr. Baker, continuing, states that the SPIRIT OF HAMPTON is not understood by many whites and Negroes, as he discovers that the chief opponents of the work were certain Negro leaders who feared that the industrial training would narrow down the opportunity of the Negro to develop all his capacities, and on the other hand, certain white leaders approved the training because they thought it was to make efficient servants, and for producing skilled but unambitious workers. He refers to the dominant idea of the educational system of this country which shows the young not how to get ahead together, but separately, and this was contrary to the Hampton spirit, as Dr. Frissell wanted the Negroes TO PULL TOGETHER, WORK TOGETHER WITH THE WHITES, resulting in the North and South working and understanding each other. After citing press comments upon the delicate task Dr. Frissell had undertaken, but how, thru his Christian tactfulness, he succeeded in getting the support which brought the Tuskegee Institute—one of the most powerful agencies for good in the country, into existence, the writer, with definiteness states: "No one can fully understand Hampton or the Hampton spirit without understanding the ARMSTRONG spirit which was also DR. FRISSELL'S spirit. It was in its essence a passionate religious spirit with that power of inspiration and steady enthusiasm which is ever the characteristic of religion at its best." We are glad to note this great appreciation of the late principal of our ALMA MATER, coming from a man who must have followed the workings of the institution for several years, and who being impressed with its usefulness and its power for good could not but express his feelings. All institutions whose propaganda stands for the amelioration of unfortunate conditions among the masses will meet opposition to some extent, but the faith, the hope, the tenacity to right by which we are enabled to surmount such difficulties will keep in our memory the lines our honored departed principal always quoted: "Unless above himself he can erect himself, How poor a thing is man." Strong, Permanent Army Will Be National Need When Peace Comes Strong, Permanent Army Will Be National Need When Peace Comes Since the sinking of the Lusitania I have been convinced that the present German government is faithless with regard to all international contracts, treaties or agreements; so that no other nation, or group of nations, can put confidence in any future asseverations or pledge of that government, until by a long course—ten years at least—of honorable conduct the government and people of Germany have established a new reputation for truth and honesty, and for honor in international relations. Many months before war was declared in April last, I held that PETER HENRY active participation of the United States in the war against Germany was the clear duty of the American people, and also that the United States should join the entente allies in an offensive and defensive alliance to prevent international war when the present war is over, and therefore should maintain a strong national army and navy based on universal training and universal liability to service in war. To be sure, in respect to the provision of a strong American army and navy based on universal training and liability to service it has thus far been quite impossible to bring congress, or indeed the general public, to definite, far-reaching action—to the great disappointment of many American patriots; so that the army and navy of the United States at this moment rest on temporary or provisional enactments which provide only for enlistments for the war or "the emergency." I venture to hope that when the temporary enactments of the present congress have taken effect congress will feel disposed to provide the country with a large democratic and permanent army on the Swiss model. To that end—indispensable if the United States is to contribute to the prevention of war hereafter—most of the recent temporary arrangements will prove to be contributory. The people, but particularly the young men, have gone into this war to put down autocratic, divine-right government, to abolish the professional military class and secret-diplomacy, to make justice or righteousness the governing principle in international relations and to promote liberty among the masses of mankind. They will not lose their ardor in this righteous cause, or abate their efforts in even the least degree. No Man Should Expect More From His Country Than He Will Give It All preparations for public service must be based upon a foundation of good citizenship in our whole country if our officials are to serve well in this republic. A human pyramid can be formed only with strong men at the bottom, and no first-rate public service can ever be built up on a flabby, careless attitude toward civic duties. America is young yet. It is like a boy who has grown far too rapidly, loose-jointed and tall, with unlimited possibilities after his frame shall have been knit into a solid mass. One hundred and twenty-eight years is not enough to bring a nation to its majority, especially one made up of such diverse elements as ours, the dumping ground of all the world for the oppressed and the poor. Every individual must be regarded as part of the public service, and the first thing he must acquire whether he be native born or immigrant, is public conscience. In some way the ordinary citizen too often argues that because this is a government by the people and for the people the state owes him something. In that respect our patriotism is in part a sham, and we have plenty of evidence to prove it. The first demand of our republic is, then, an educated public conscience. No man should expect more from his country than he is willing to give it. Those who whine about injustice in modern society are usually getting about what they deserve. The second demand on every citizen should be a knowledge of our institutions and the method of government. The normal American is right-minded and is morally upright, but slack in his responsibilities to the public. The first thing to learn is that freedom does not mean emancipation from all responsibility to others. It means the self-control that permits reasonable surrender to the needs of all men. Rousseau's doctrine, that man is born free, is false unless the word free is defined in some better sense than that in the dictionary. Men are never free. From the cradle to the grave they have to yield, and every individual lacks freedom in just the proportion in which he has to learn to live with other people. He must think of the wishes and the interests of others. Economy in Consumption Is Essential for the Winning of the War By BASIL B. BLACKETT, C. B., Member of the British Embassy to the United States Thinking in terms of money is the root of most of the fallacious thought on war finance. What the United States government wants is not some entity known as twenty billion dollars a year, but "goods and services" valued at that figure, i.e., labor to make guns, build ships, transport soldiers, build cantonments, etc., and materials of all kinds in connection therewith, besides the services of soldiers, sailors, civil servants, etc. When once this is realized, it is easy to bring home to the people that what financing the war really means is the securing by the government of the goods and services needed for the war, and that if the government is to secure these, people must organize themselves for the war, must produce more of the things that are necessary, and consume as little as possible of everything else. Everything spent over and above what is necessary for health and efficiency takes away from the goods and services available for the war. All private self-indulgence is definitely against the national interests. "Extravagance costs blood, the blood of heroes," as Mr. Lloyd George said. Hence saving, i.e., increasing the surplus of goods and services available over the goods and services consumed by private people, is essential for the winning of the war. Saving is even more important than lending to the government, that is, it is better to save and put savings in a savings bank than to borrow large sums from a bank in order to subscribe to a war loan and then to fail to repay. --- THE COLORADO STATESMAN --- The Mouth-Piece of the People of Colorado and the Entire West --- A RELIABLE chronicle of their doings and progress; a faithful mirror of their wants, their hopes, their best aspirations. THE COLORADO STATESMAN Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business of professional men and women. An excellent family journal speaking to and for many thousand colored citizens. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR THE GREAT ORGAN OF THE LABORING MASSES THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE AUSTRALIAN THE NEW YORK LAND OF SMALL DE FREE BAGE COUNTRY PARTY --- Sam Alexander of 2319 Champa street, is quite sick with pneumonia. Mrs. E. H. Welch left Thursday for Vicksburg, Miss., to be at the bedside of her father, who is very ill. Walter Pritchett, an employé of Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co., had the misfortune of having his automobile stolen last Wednesday. Our popular friend, Harry Hayden, contributed in no small measure to the delight of his friends by keeping "open house" New Year's day. Mrs. Henry Stevens and daughter of Boulder spent Christmas with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stevens. Mrs. Chas. Thomas of Kansas City, Mo., sister of Mrs. M. Dyer, Mrs. Jennie DeShattio and aunt of Mrs. Albert Stevens, arrived in the city Christmas day to spend the holidays. Our esteemed presiding Elder, Rev. R. L. Pope of the A. M. E. denomination, is much improved after a serious illness, being able to move around the house. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. H. C. Ashford of East St. Louis, Ill., arrived here last Sunday en route to California. She was the guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Attorney and Mrs. Blakemore, for a few days. Rhodes Turner of Kansas City, Kans., was in the city a few days this week en route home from Los Angeles, Cal. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Early. He in company with his old friend, Frank Orsborn, were pleasant callers at our office. S. A. Lanxton, popular bachelor, entertained many of his friends New Year's day, having kept open house at his elegant home, 2941 Glenarm place. Many greetings were exchanged, among them being that the host would make a pace forward in 1918 by renouncing his confirmed bachelorhood and identifying himself with the noble army of benedicts. The pupils of Miss Bell d'Autremont were in recital last Friday at the residence of C. W. White, chief official of the American Woodmen. This class again demonstrated the capabilities of their teacher to impart, and merited the encomiums of the audience by their superior rendition. Dainty refreshments were served. The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the position of —Unskilled Laborer—for men only, in the Custodian Service at Denver, Colorado, at $50.00 per month. Application blanks and further information may be obtained of the local secretary, Postoffice Building, Denver, Colo. Dr. S. A. Huff, eminent physician and surgeon, has returned to Denver after two years absence and will continue his practice at 2538 Washington street in the popular and fashionable Five Points district. The doctor having added immensely to his storehouse of the profession by his vast experience in hospital work, etc., is again prepared to give his best services to the community in alleviating suffering, and it is hoped he will fill a large sphere of usefulness among the ever increasing population of Denver. The Colorado Statesman wishes him a very successful career. THE NEGRO COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. A mass meeting will be held in the Zion Baptist Church, Twenty-fourth and Ogden, Friday evening, January 18th, at 8 o'clock, in the interest of the above association. Prominent business men of the city of Denver will address the meeting. All interested in the welfare of the race are urged to attend. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms, permanent and transient, with privilege of kitchen and other conveniences. Well heated. Curtis and Lawrence street cars pass the door; 2346 Curtis street. MRS. KATHERINE EDWARDS. FOR RENT-5-room frame house at 2360 Tremont Place. Apply at 1824 Curtis street. Room 25. ORIGINAL IN FOOR CONDITION DISTINGUISHED DENVER CITIZENS CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S DAY WITH OPEN HOUSE INVITATION. Among the many distinguished citizens who kept open house on New Year's day were Messrs and Messdames Wm. G. Thalley, 1226 East Twenty-eighth avenue; Clark Craig, 2939 High street; John Jeter, 1236 East Twenty-eighth avenue; N. J. Skillern, 1240 East Twenty-ninth avenue; Miss Ada Gibson, 1300 East Twenty-eighth avenue; Wm. M. Gibson, 3230 Gilpin street. Christmas decorations, including trees, wreaths, etc., were in evidence everywhere, and the particular hearty greeting between visitors and their hosts formed the nucleus for a better understanding in solving the problems of 1918 that may confront us. The day was an ideal one, Nature having specially ordered a temperature that sent activity through every one making their enjoyment incomparable. MR. AND MRS. WM. M. GIBSON PROVE CHARMING HOSTS. Christmas Day of 1917 will not easily be forgotten by the guests to whom Mr. and Mrs. William M. Gibson of 3230 Gilpin were host, as the entertainment in the form of a dinner of fine appointments was not only unique, but created a panacea for any war ills that might have been causing a little flurry in the minds of those who were invited to this particular function. Dinner was served on the rear porch of the beautiful dwelling, and covers were laid for the following: Mesdames Cannon, Lee, Hatwood, Morris; Misses Tucker and Messrs, Frank DeMar, Lewis, Williams, Munroe (of Chicago), Cannon, Lee, Hatwood, Morris; also the host and hostess. Decorations in the most artistic fashion presented a charming aspect, while a miniature Christmas tree, placed in the center of the table, lent an appetizing effect to the good things that were provided. Music, soft and stealing, wafted through the air to the enjoyment of the diners, which was furnished by Mr. Williams. After the interchanging of Christmas felicitations the guests departed, each declaring Mr. and Mrs. Gibson entertainers of the highest order. On New Year's day open house was kept by these genial hosts and many of their friends dropped in to wish "Happy New Year," and were recipients of further hospitality. NOTICE George H. Whitesell, worshipful master of Centennial Lodge, No. 4, F. & A. M., died January 1. Funeral will be held from Shorter Chapel at 2 p. m. Sunday, January 6, under the auspices of the Masons. All Masons in good standing are requested to be at Old Colony hall, Twenty-eighth Avenue and Downing street at 12:30 p. m. sharp. Y. M. C. A. NOTES The Y. M. C. A. extends its greetings to its many friends in the city, and wishes them all a happy and prosperous New Year. It thanks them all for their assistance and sympathy so abundantly manifested during the past year. Last Sunday afternoon the Rev. Dr. J. A. Thomas-Hazell delivered his third address on "Great Facts Which Dark Peoples Should Know," before an appreciative audience. Fifty new members have been brought into the association since the membership effort began three weeks ago. In addition to these, one hundred and two pledges for January memberships were secured. This is a good showing. A similar number of pledges are being sought for February, and already good progress has been made towards it. "Open House" was observed at the "Y" on New Year's day from 3 in the afternoon to 6:30 in the evening. It was a very nice affair, although the number visiting was not as large as that of one year ago. Splendid work was done by Mrs. Clinkscale and Mr. George C. King, who served and received the guests. A large and jolly crowd of men met Wednesday evening for the purpose of perfecting the organization of the Glee club. After the business session was over they gathered around the piano while Professor Watson led them through several selections. The club will meet every Wednesday at the "Y" building. It is open to all young men who wish to sing. On Saturday evening a literary and debathing society will be organized from among the high school boys. Dr. Hazell will deliver his last lecture next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. This has been a notable series. All will be admitted to the meeting. 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. LABOR BULLETIN SENDS GREET INGS. AS IN the order of individuals so with the PRESS, and it gives us great pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of a card from our brother editors, Clint C. Houston and Edward J. Hines, with whom we have been associated for several years in a fraternity that only true advocates of the cause of labor can understand and appreciate. This card, very neatly gotten up, has on the one side a beautiful pictorial effect of the achievements of united labor, also an indication of great possibilities represented by a man with a powerful telescope on the lookout, riding over the waves with the following information and greeting: "Nineteen Seventeen has been the most successful and prosperous in all the twelve years of our publication. Thank you!" "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, as we go 'over the top' into what promises to be the most epocalyx year in the annals of Christendom." On the side for address is the nation's flag, which is the Union Labor flag, with the words, "May she ever continue to wave as the emblem of Liberty," underneath it. That UNITED LABOR is asserting itself universally, and that it is receiving indorsement on all sides, no one will deny, and now that its power and influence are receiving better recognition as discriminatory attitudes relative to race or creed are being buried or thrust aside, there is every reason to hope for the year 1918, a greater success for the organization, the news journal and everything connected therewith. The COLORADO STATESMAN wishes many years of success to the LABOR BULLETIN with a stronger determination to carry on the cause of the weak and the just to a finality that will commend itself to the present and future generations. FUNERAL NOTICES. Douglass Undertaking Company. Earnest Cooper, infant of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Cooper, 1320 24th street. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 30, 2 p. m., from Douglass Chapel, Rev. A. M. Ward, officiating. Interment Riverside cemetery. John Williams, 30 years, late of Clarksdale, Miss., departed this life Dec. 28, 1917. Funeral notice later. DEATH AND FUNERALS Price—J. W. Price late of Chapelton, Colorado, Deerfield Settlement, departed this life Friday, December 28, 1917, the beloved husband of Mrs. Mollie Price. Funeral was held from the residence Sunday, December 30th. Rev. McCullough officiating. Cammel & Co. in charge. Interment family plot, Chapelton, Colo. The funeral of E. S. Brown, formerly of Chicago, Ill., and late of 2940 High street, was held Thursday, January 3, 1918, Rev. D. E. Over officiating. Interment Riverside, Cammel & Co. in charge. PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN. E. 23 Ave. and Washington street. Presbyter: J. A. Thos-Hazell, S.T.B. Sermon topic: Sunday, Jan. 6, 1918. 11 a. m., "Every Man in His Own Place." 4:15 p. m., "Prayer and Meditation." 5 p. m., "HOLY COMMUNION." Last Sabbath was a great day at the People's Church. At the forenoon hour the Presbyter delivered his Old Year's Lecture. At 5 p. m. the audience listened to a most inspiring musical program. The Gatewood's Orchestra most creditably supplemented the program. Miss F. M. Manson delivered a brief and appropriate address. The Temple quartet, composed of Miss D. Gatewood, Miss M. Cole, Messrs. C. A. Clark and Cedell Norris, very-ably distinguished themselves. Miss Virgie Cole and Mrs. Lilly Hughes performed their respective parts in a becoming manner. The president of the choir, C. W. Brickler, was at his best in the quartet "And Thou Child." The other members of the choir once more merited the compliments of the audience. It is hoped that every communicant will attend the "Prayer and Meditation services" immediately preparatory to the celebration of the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is a feast to which all Christians are cordially invited. It is highly becoming that the greatest respect for the House of God be shown at all times, but more especially during this service. During this service the doors of the church will be closed. Participants are requested to be in their seats on time and not come in and go out of the church and thus disturb those who are endeavoring to sincerely worship God. Visitors are kindly requested to respect our wishes in this matter. Members of the church are expected to be exemplary in this wise. OUR JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE Includes Women's Footwear at $3.95, Novelty boots worth $6 and $7. Men's Clothing, including Adler's Collegian make, 10 per cent off from present prices, which means 50 per cent less than you pay next winter. Get the habit of trading at Michaelson's and you will always save much money. Wind and Trees. The existence of tall plants and trees depends largely on the wind force. A tree with square trunk and branches would offer so much resistance to the wind that it would be continually having its branches snapped. 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. Eyes of the Oil World WATCHING DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW OIL FIELD NEAR We also have valuable holdings in the Lander field, Wyoming, on which drilling will soon begin. Write for map showing oil trend—IT'S FREE. HELP A WORTHY CAUSE Denver, Colo., Dec. 10, 1917. A pitiful appeal for a legless old man who had the sad misfortune to have his legs amputated. He is a cook and has been in the County Hospital for more than two years. If he can only secure a pair of artificial legs he will be able to make his own living. The original price on a pair of artificial legs was $200.00. The manufacturers, The Gaines-Co, 48 Good Block, cut the price to $150.00. Through the efforts of Rev. R. L. Pope and others, he has been able to pay on the legs $75.00 His name is Alonzo Parham, 64 years of age. He and I worked in the Palmer House in Chicago at the same time 42 years ago. Now he applies to me to help him to walk. I appeal to you. Will you help him? Any amount will be highly appreciated by TITUS S. RECTOR, 2716 Welton St or Bert Davis Cigar Store 1006 16th St. The "OWL" Oil Company's Stock President and General Sales Agent 504 COLORADO BLDG. DENVER, COLORADO Eagle Oil Co. Now Has derrick constructed and drilling to begin soon on axis of the anticline extending from the Big Hollow Dome, Wyoming. We also have valuable holdings begin. Write for map showing TREASURY STOCK Now Will Soon Advance 5 Cents. Buy Now. DEN HELP A WORT Cents. Buy Now. 5 Will Soon Advance A. B. His name is Alonzo Parham, 64 years in the Palmer House in Chicago at Now he applies to me to help him Will you help him? Any amount v 2716 Welton St or Bert Davi "Oil C OIL COMPANY O. W President a 504 COLORA The Owl Oil Co. is now three months old and in addition to its 360 acres in the Chelsea, Okla., field it has acquired 160 acres in the Electra field, Texas, a portion of the T. M. Kellas ranch in Wilbargar County. No less than ten Denver corporations have secured land in this field and it will be developed during the year. The Owl Company has now made arrangements for easing and expects to be able to bring in two wells in the Chelsea field during this month. This stock has now advanced to 5e a share and only a limited amount is to be sold at that price. When the Chelsea leases are sufficiently developed the price will be again advanced according to production, and one-half of all the production less the royalties will be placed in the bank as a dividend fund as the oil is produced and sold from each well. For a good, safe investment buy the Owl oil stock at 5e a share. ings in the Lander field, Wyoming, o ring oil trend—IT'S FREE. The Eagle Oil Co. 215-216 IDEAL BUILDING DENVER, COLORADO Geologists report a condition so favorable on the Eagle Oil Company's property that the big producers are leasing thousands of acres surrounding us and watching every move we make. on which drilling will soon TREASURY STOCK Now Will 5 Cents. Soon Buy Advance Now. Will Soon Advance Record Floods in China. The Celestial kingdom has been the scene of some of the most terrible floods on record, observes London Tit-Bits. In 1801 the Yellow river overflooded and destroyed nearly 2,000 villages and towns and 5,000,000 people. Two years later there were great inundations in Mongolia, caused by typhoons, resulting in a death roll of 6,000. Do Your Work Properly. Make up your mind that you will do what you have to do the very best you know how. There is very little work that is really difficult. But all good work is painstaking. If you put your whole soul into your work, you will learn to enjoy it, and you will become constantly better and more worth while. Endurance of Reindeers. The reindeer is said to be able to endure more fatigue than any other draft animal except the camel. It has been known to pull 200 pounds 10 miles an hour for 12 hours. Progress of the War of Civiliza- tion Against Germany. AMERICA ENTERS CONFLICT Czar of Russia Binoead end Radicals Seek Peace — Hindenburg Line Smashed by Allies and Teu- tons Invade Italy—Other Important Happen- ings of 1917. Compiled by E W. PICKS RD. | THE WORLD WAR | ‘Wallachia. Brivish transport Ivernla sunk in Medl- terranean: 10) ost. Jan. 3—-Premier’ Trepoft of Russia re. signed and was mucceded by Prince Solit- ine British warship Cornwallis sunk by tor- pedo. Jan. 14—Japanese battleshin Tsukuba aeutroyad by explosion killed San. 2.—President’ Wilson, addressing ectiate, gave ‘world outline ‘of terms on Rilehr ne elieved tasting peace could be Jun. #-Destrovers fought two engaxe- ments in North sea, the Germans losis Several vessels and ihe English one, Jan 2 “Germans took mile of. French trenches on Hill 30, Verdun region. British auxiliary cruiser Laurentie sunk bysming. 396 lives font) fench tearapart Admiral Magon tor- pedoed; 141 lost San f' “Germany announced submarine piockac. of ail enemy countries outlined Soebiad. “Sones and ‘revoked piedges on Submarive wartars Feb. i "United States broke oft Apia. matic reintions ‘with Germany; Presitont Wilson diemissed Ambassador von. Born= stor and recaliea Ambassador’ Gerard. feb, t—Germany’ agreed to. release Americana taken by. commerce raider. German’ gunboat interned at. Honoluht burned ‘by Crew! many German vessels In American ports dnmnced Feb 6 German subiiarine shelled and ganic fritish™ provisional “naval -coller Havestone and Killed four men, including Richard. Wallace, American Belgian rellet steamer Lars Kruse, sunk by German aubmarine: all but ono of crow Feb, 7.—Anchor Iner California and oth- er vesscis sink by German submarine: 41 foat on California: Heb ik “President Wilson refused parley sought by Germany. -Ameriean schooner Lyman M. Law de- atroyed by Austrian submarine. Pek Belish smashed German Ines on beth aides of Anere river: Br gent peremptory demand to Ger- many for release ot arrowdule prisoners, German ‘submarine sank Teallan. trans: port, bay Ives Tost. Fab. 22 ~Germany freed the Yarrowdate prisoriers. Hebe 3s German aubmarine sunk Cunar- der Laconia of Trish consts 12 losts includ: fing Men "A" TE Hoy and daughter of Chi- ako and ong American member of crew: Tiritish and German destroyers fought in English, Channel Hebe "2 President Wilson asked con- gress, to. grant, him powers to provect Tertcwn, ‘shipping British, took’ Kutcel-Amara from ‘Turks, Feb s2U. |S government revealed German plot to join with Mexico and Spann Inalking, war on United. sates ritisit cccupled Gommecourt and other villages in Anere. region: Tirrench destroyer Cnssint torpedoed 10 ont March %—Germany announced all. ves- sels would be "sunk “hereattor ‘without Sarnine March 4.—Austrian attack east of Gorltz repuised with erent losses. March g-\President, Wilton ordered the anning U.S. merchant veusris March Ti cBawdad captured by British, March 12—Havolution beyun’ th. Petro- erat. Ainrch 1%—China severed diplomatic re- intlona, with Germany. Gicigsian imperial "cabioet deposed by ina Nfurch 14—Germans in great retreat along Gomme tront Ritch ie tecue Nicholas abdicated Rus- aint throne for himsele-and his son. Hlustians captured’ Hamadan, Astatle Turkey Watch 7—Britisn took Bapaume and French. took. Rove. Fenpellna raided London; one shot down near Daniplegne, reunce Briand cabinet’ in France resizned. March. 18.-Ameriean freiehters Vigilan- cit City of Memphis ‘and Hilnols, sunk by Geemat suomarine: 2 perished feltish wd Wrench advanced 10 miles on qoimile front and took Peronne, Chauines tnd Nove. Maret; “i9.—Germans_made_ new | ferce arive ut Verdun, but were repulsed “with Shormpus tosses: Hibot formed. new French cabinet. March te iiritisn took forty more towns tn France: ‘March %8.—Krench occupied Folembray ant" La' Treullles, south of Couey. forest iHritish, captured ‘Larnicourt, March’ 2S!New sussian government in- stalled. ‘April 1.—British captured Savy, Ven- aalies, Bpeny and Pelsiare, Grench' reacted outsidrts of Vauxaition and ‘Lattaux ‘Armed “Anierican ship Aztec sunk by Gerimun submarine O© French coast; 19 GP crew saved prt £ President Wilson, addressing apoklit acesion of congress, asked formal fBolution that state of war. was_n exis fence between tiie United Stator and Ger= funy. und called ‘tor vo-operation. with Sutorie ilies to defeat German mutocracy. ‘April A=sonate paved ferolution declar- ing'stnce of war between U.S, und: Ger- tay, by vote of © 18 & “Abrli €Sijotne passed “rar resolution vy Noto of 818 do boy renident Wilson Penea it and issued a proclamation to Sirid’ andv ordered’. navy mobilized at Shee ‘Ait German vessels in” American Ports wero seized und many supposed Ger- Bika plotters, wera arrests Apri eeGerman cruiser | Cormoran, sntdrned at Guam, blown up by cre ‘Cuba und Panama declared state of “war with Germany: ‘Abr k"Austria broke off diplomatic relations "with U. 8. ‘April 8 British advanced two to threo mift'lon twelve: mile. front Neat Arran Einashing German line and taldng Vimy Hdge aud many towns. Merit io Brazil gevered relations with ertnuny Argentina declared tt mupporta tie. popition. oF the Wed states, Chil Be Bato remain neutral. Kyril 1esCosta. Hica ‘declared, st aup- thed the position of the United States: Brsuay Grocioimea’ its neutrality. ae ye Pseitish naval men mee in frst iii counelt wih “UB otc i ashington, Wialgafin severed relations with U. S. ori ss olivia. severed relations’ with Germany. ‘rit and French mado further bis ad- vancan' on west front. April e—‘Hloune pansed 7.00 000070 wax revenue authorization bill without dissent- Votes ‘Koti i, —Brtiah patrols entered audurb of Lens. fafmmans routed at Lagnicourt with ter ible loses. Britian transport Arcadian torpedoca oat. lish transport Cameronia sunk; 14 a tontoril 16.—President Wilson Issued proc: gmiation wwaraing agalnts the commission ftreasonable nets. Of Crugreas, appropriated $100,000,000 for omermen’y pened “gréat offensive on, 25 heh open ° mile Front Bretweent Sissons and Reims W009, prigone BY Gora tin srentacasy. passed $7.- ooh Bi ue bil ‘Gerrans sank two British hospital ships loaded with wounded British and Ger- Thane, ‘Aprit 19.—American liner Mongolia sank govman submarine in Irish sea. Mitel BARE eee ee ee in Ghited Staten, Epurkey severed relations with United ten. ‘Apri 24.—French war commission ar- rived in United, Bates: British made turtuer advances tn Arras sector in face of desperate opposition by Germans, ‘April German destroyers bombarded Dunkin but were dgtven off ‘Aimertean ‘taniter Vacuum sunk by mub- marine: naval Heutenant aid ® gunners ‘April 27.—Britieh occupled Arleaux and half ot Oppy. TApsil Congress, passed army bill with’ geiective conscription features “Gtiatemala ‘wevered relations with Ger- any ‘April 29.—Goneral Petain made chet of French stage Say. 3Chilean_ minister to Germany aguinded. hin paasports. Mayet orrentn captured, Craonne, Houes, pissed saplonage bill with modl- fed’ rene censoresip, cinune, Gritish transport Transyivanta torpe- aged: 413 lives Host. May ‘trench made big advance on four milo front southwest of Laon. May. 6.—Hollvia wevered relations with Germany, Stay’? —Coatition government of, proxte sional government afd polls aa work Inen'n elegaten formed tn Runs ‘Stay the ftaly reported destruction of 13 German submarines. in one week: Chicaxo bourd of trade stopped trading in May wheat, May’ 13 British again hit the Hinden- pure’ ne, ‘establishing’ themacives. near Bulfecourt. May id Senate passed espionage bitte wyltnout pronibition and press ‘censorship Tilians attacked along the whole, Isonzo front, suiming ground north of Goritz May ie-Chancolor Hotiwen before the spriciatng refined fo diacusa Germany's peace atta. ‘Traine in whent futures stopped tn atx middie west exchanges. Halting made bie kaltis on Tullan front, tating Sfonte Cuccovand Monte Vodice, Maye 1 oSenate passed army draft bil British completed scapture of Bullecourt, Hay i5oProsident Wilson, ordered one ayvision, commanied by Gerreral Pershinn Sent to" France at once. ‘He nito. signed the, army draft ‘bit and set June ® for Tepintration day, "fionduras ‘severed relations with Ger- May 19.—President, Wilson selected H. chiiover as head of a fond control board. GNicaragua’ severed elutiona with Ger- Bente pasted the $2,900.00 war bud- ‘May 2%.—House passed war tax bill car- ron istooayno, Paar’ : eardtary’ Lansing refused passports for American delezntes to Stockholm social ist peace conference, ‘afpericaty “ahip’, Carrying supplien to switzerland sunk by torpedo. Promice ‘riset aad entire Hungarian cabinet vestensd. May 2 <'ltalians broke through Austrian front) trom Castazmavisea to) Guit of AMlester talking. 8000 prisoners. Say°ts blest American, Held service corp went to front in France: German made air raid on southeastern England, killing 7 and injuring 4. May 27 “ttallang ‘again broke through Allsttian lines. May 23. ~War department issued call for 1ohiie volunteers for remular army London reported sinking of hosplial ship and nemed cruiser by submarines Dusit chamber, of deputies, authorized revoration of neutrality decree, “june. S-Senate passed first of admin- tstration'’s food bite Fourteen, German, and Hindoo plotters inuieted hy fedewsl rand jury ae Chiieasco, OS raliroad commission to Tussle ar= rived af Vindtvontok ad dita ViAtnericwn’ commission to Rus- sik hended by. Root. reached Hussian port. Tetnehcrepuised five great attacks south of Laon: aes _Sprusstioft mate commander in citer of Reussan. armies, Mee SMore: than ten_ millon youns Amuticana. registered for "the ‘National aemy. Gutman aviators raided, naval base In ine ktiway near London, Due were driven Se Mostne eiawe machines. Firttinn inal big advance on north bank of, the Bearpe. ss icricamitner sank German «ubmarine after iong Nant Fane Tetiritish bean great offensive ty Ralslins plowing up. Mepsines bidge and Pee, One One auntie front, Aiatchtoning out. big saltent. Tare geGeneral Pershing and start ar- rived in England. Rt i dy jroke off relations with Malth, Fone ioe General Pershing’s atafl ar rived in, France, | Tea a Ting Constantine of Greece, rots one alles abdicated In favor of | forced UY Lienders his second son. Rincrican. stenriship Petrollte ‘reported sini by. submarine. | Hn Dy, Sue Cemans made air rald on Lon- adn f iitnge 3f and wounding, 47. | Rn Gary denetency appropriation pyft marrying $3,000,000 passed by con reas. Bree. 14 —Hritish, made big advance east ara nouth af Meraines. | info te'—taherty oan, Heavily over-sub- actitea ‘when books clever ppibed Shen, vertent Wilson temed_ call tot Hoga volunteern for resuine army. ‘Fone oe trench reputetd violent attacks of ueriaina on the Chemin des Dames. ers Mf yuge passed food controt bill wilt Syone drys amentments A gas’ ptenlaent. Wilson appointed an cone Beotiell composed “of the -mecre™ ERROEEe Coto, agrieutture and commerce Ha ene food. Administrator. site SecAmerican coat barons agreed to Sih of prices, TNE Of Dikinsent of Pershing’s army landed tn Trance, sped An. Kecond contingent of Pershing’s ante ehaed in Irrance. WU Unde cabinet headed by Venizelos topk oath of fice. 7k gat fart “revoked tts, decree, of nents ee ah war between entente allies thd Germany. nd Gepnany: aca proke off diplomatic re- sntlone pith “Gormany, Rustela, Bulga kind kare, nd PUEKEY: wesians captured Kontuchy, qiiltfa, ‘and’ Turkish strongholds in the Gaucasuse Cuucas3®. ronch repulsed great German atiuck near Cerny. asjaiy [etknasiain muccessflly attacked Maske sector: Benak femade alr raid on London, keill- ing'SP and Jonna’ umber of planes, Waly Sccpresident Wilson proclaimed an ont ds an shipments of food, {uel, stort emp Rionts co. cut oft supplies’ from and, munities to Germany except aaicy probly tor nod-combatants fn ekchanee econ. OF 6% wow Austrian cabinet resigned, Bey dont Who called entire Nationa usta tha lia reygrve into. the federal Service ‘by, August epviceapatdestip: Vanguard destroyed pete op ‘exploston; 80 fost, y Rte Or se aeans broke” ‘Teuton line eats Pompork and took Halles. at ot Lompersident “Wilson ‘called on Amcan’busitess qnterests to hid taaion Ae eebing unusull profit in selling to Ho ‘gation and the pubic. Mune ae Husman advance checked west of Hengrodszany. Siig goschancellor Rethmann-Hollweg rey ed’and Dr G. ©. Michaelis succeeds FLACONAS HURTS OF I) SEGH GRE SStTICS of Columbia mobilized. July 28.—Germany yielded to Argentine demands concerning submarine wartare, Landing of more American troops tn France announced, ‘War Industries board, F. N. Scott chatr- mun, created, July 30.—Germana penetrated Russian territory east of Zbrock, but Russian re- sistance suitened. Henry ‘Chapmen Gilbert, Washington, firat ‘man accepted for National army. jiizitiah” cruiser’ Ariadne torpedoed; 3 July 31.—Anglo-French forces opened great offensive in Flanders on 2). mile Front tain villages and $4000 prisoners. ‘Aug. 1.—British and French gained fur- ther ground in Ypres sector. but Germans Fecapiured St, JUllen and part of West- ‘Au. 2.—German counter-attacks In Flan- ars repulsed. Korniio® succeeded Brussiloft as com- mander tn chief of Russian armies. ‘Aug. 3.—Austriana captured Czornowlts and. Kimpoluns, British re-took St. Jullen, Flanders. Serious draft riots in central Oklahoma, Aug: 4“shipping, board’ commandeered about 675 ahipa under construction. ‘Aug 6,—President Wilson drafted entire National Guard into federal service. Germans made violent attack on British in, Hollebeke. ‘Aug. 6.—-Chancellor Michaells made many changes in imperial and Prussian minis erie ‘Premier Kerensky completed a coalltion cabinet. ‘Aug. 8.—Roumanian forces opened new offensive north of Fokshunt. Food control bill gent to President Wil- son. Canadian conscription bill passed. ‘Aug. 9—Teutons forced crossing of Su- chitza river in Fokshant region. ‘Aug. 10-—British drove Germans, back two miles in Flanders sand. Prench ad- Vanced east and north of Bixschoote, ‘Aug. 11.—Arthur Henderson resigned as Inbor member of British war cabinet, be- ing accused of double dealing concerning Stackholm conference, Terhert Hoover made American food ad- ministrator, ‘Aug. 12--German airplanes raided Eng- land, killing 23. Aug. W-China declared war on Ger- many and Austria-Hungary. jiretce proposals by the bope made pub- 6. ‘Aug. 15.—Canadian troops captured HIN 70, dominating Lena ane the Loos saltent, and entered Lens. ‘U, 8. government's plan to control flour and wheat put in operation. ‘Aug. 16—British and French made big gains in Manders, taking Langemarck and Sther villnges. Von Mackensen drove Russians across the Bereth river. ‘Aug. i8Prench made great _atrplane raldaon Gorman positions fa Belgium and jermany. Talis bean new offensive tn the Inon- zo, region. ‘Aue, 19:—British line advanced 60) yards cant of Langemarek, mainly with “tanks.” ‘Many i, W. W. leaders arrested by U. 8. federal agents. ‘Ate. 20.—Teench rove back Germans tn Verdun sector on 1 mile front, taking Xvocourt wood, Le Mort Homme summits, Corbeaux wood and Champneuville. ‘Aug. 2.~Britiah forced thelr way fur- ther into the defenses of Lens. French made further advances tn Ver- aun sector, Mug. 22--Germans opened offensive tn Rika region. Tiritish took important positions along Ypres-Menin road. Germans made alr raids on English const, Killing Ii. ‘Aug, #i-—Dr. HA, Garfleld made fuel admintstrator of 0. 8. AA HkaBritish pushed back on Ypres- Menin road. Trench took 71M 96, Verdun, by storm, Ang 2“itallans captured Monte Santo, northeast of Gorizin. . Aug. 28.—President Wilson rejected the pope's peace proposals as impossible while German autocracy exists, ‘Aug. 30.-U. 8. wheat committee fixed basi price for isi? crop at $2.20. Fusrmans made air raid’ on port of ea, Sept, 1—Tritish destrovers_ destroyed tour German armed trawlers oft Jutland. ‘Sept. 3.-Russians abandoned Riga, German airplanes raided Chatham, Eng- tan, Hein 208 Sept. 4—itallans captured Monte San Gabriele. German submarine shelled Scarborough and isplanes bembeg London, Sept. &—American National army began movement to cantonments. Federal agents raided I, W. W. que ters throughout country. "Americal Imerchantmen under convoy ‘attacked by U-boats; (Wo steamships and One submarine sunk. Sept: "er Hotee. paaged war credits ill qucioriaing $11,088,6,40) in" Londs and cer- leaves. “Sept. 7—Atlantle transport lnes Minne- haha torpedoed; § dead. German aviators bombed American hos- pital camp, killing five. PiSopt. SBecretary Lansing exposed vio- lationa of neutrallty by Swedish officials tn Argentina and Stockholm, in transmitting Crean id estae advising sinking Of Argentine vessels. “Wench cabinet resigned. | Sept. §.—Kornilomt, cominander tn chiet of itussian armies, ‘headed military coun- Mer ‘revolution and’ was dismissed by" ieer- ensky. ‘Supt, 10, Senate passed war revenue bill totaling $2,411,070.000. Paul Palnieve became French premier. Sept, 12—Count Luxburs, German min- ister to Argentina, given bis passports; int-German riots in Buenos Aires. ikerensky made commander in chief of Russian armies. ‘Sept, 18-—icorniloft’s revolt collapsed, Eeeretary Lansing exposed unnedtral action of former Sweatsh charge In Mexico city. Sept. 14.—Itallans drove Austri:ns trom Monte San Gubricle summit, Stpt, i8.-Senate passed bill for $11,598,- $60,100 bond issues. Teiyon naval aireraft destroyed one Ger- man deatroyer and somo traviers hear Os tend. ‘Sept. 16.—Premler Kerensky proclaimed Russia a Fepublic. Nop —Couta Rica broke off relations with Germany. ‘Nepte 18-Fuasla began reorganization of arb, guppressing soldiers’ committees, Hovng passed $14,000,000 deiiclency war supply phil. cbt, B.cpritisn began great oftensive east of Ypres. Sept, th-Secretary Lansing published meskige of Von Bernstort to Berlin ask- Ing Inave to spend $00,000 “to Influence con- ‘S'SGsta Rica severed diplomatic relations with Germany. “QUrmany and Austria, replied favorably ‘to pope's peace proposal. scent ‘broke through Russian Uno at Acobstadt. Kept, i2-Secretary Lansing revealed de- tails of Bernstorir'’s plotting berore U. 8. entered the war. Nop. %-—Secretary, Lansing disclosed Gothin abuse of U.S, protection by con- Gouing in Bucharest, legation explosives find diseuse germs after U. 8. had taken itover. Spi; #4 “German airplanes raided Eng- land, icing Nviur industries board and producers cut mile front in Flanders. Siete jermana captured part of aland o opel In Guit of Tega, ‘Oct, "President “Wilson created war board to atop trading with the enemy and took ‘other stepa to curb enemy activities invAmerien. ‘One ‘Tusslan and two German torpedo boats sunic in battle nent Oesel. ‘Oot “is“Destruction of French steamer Metlo by wubmarine announced; $0 lives ont. ‘Oct. 17.—Two German ralders sank two British “destroyers and 12_Seandinavian fuerhantmen they were convoying in the North sea. ‘Oct. 1f-=Germans In full possession of ls- land of Ovsel. (American transport Antilles torpedoed: dct"18—Germans captured Moon island from Hustang Oct, 19--Gerthans made alr raid on Lon- aon, iting 3 ‘Ost. 0 Pour Zeppelina destroyed by the French, Oct. is.—Prench broke throuen German unes north of the “Alsne, Infileting heavy Tonnes and taking 6,00 prisoners. ‘American. troops went into first Tine trenches and fired frst shots; Germans. ‘Oct. Austrians and. Germans sean offenaive alone Tnonzo front (oct SRrench made another big. gain ‘Austro-German attack drove, Ttallans back’ to frontier on the Sullan Ine fore= ine abandonment) of Balnsisza. platen: 35,600" Italiana ‘captured. ‘Oct. 3e—Hritisn and French made big at- tack east of Ypres, Brasit declared state of war with Ger- many existed, ‘Ock. £2—Htaitans in goneral retrent, 209 0 gaptired: ‘eutors advanced beyond civl- ‘Det. 29.—Austro-Germans took Udine and broke through Carnie Alps Into ‘Vere: Vittorto Orlando formed new Italian cabinet, Count George von, Hertling made Ger moan imperial chancollor, Michaelis haviog Femlane. ‘Oct. “Si—Rerlin reported 129,000 Italians and more than 100) guns captured. American transport Mnland struck by toppeidos elit men killed, ov. L=-itallans re-formed behind the ‘Tagilimento: PHEtIRh antiounced capture of Beersheba, Nov, 2-Crown prince withdrew from the Chemin des Dames to the Allette river. One. German crulser and ten armed trawlers sunie by British in the Cattewat, ‘United States and Japan made compact on, open door in China and co-operation in Nov. §.—Germans raided sallent hela by Americana, killing three, wounding 6 and taking 12 prisoners Nov; &Amerlcay patrol boat Alcedo sunk by" torpedo: 21 Tout. Nov. §itsllans retreated from Tagila- ments line. iritish captured Passchendaele and ad- vanced tno yards beyond, Nov. 7—ftaliana fell. back to Tivenza river,’ Germans following. ‘American commission to Parle conter- ens, headed by Col. House, reached n= British in Palestine captured Gaza. Nov. 's=—mussian” maximalists "under Lenine seized government and planned for fiamediate pease: eerenaky fled tom Pex rosrad. Nov. ¥.—Rritain, Prance, and Italy cre- ated laterallied war committee: Gen. Diaz Blade first commander of Ttallan armales, Nov. 10-—Russian rebel government made Leninie premier. Germans reached Plave river tn Ttaly. Nov. Ii--Ttalians repulsed Teutons near Aslazo, {osei troops attacked maximalista in Peirograd, Gtallany held Teutons on Plave river. Nov. it—Kerensky and tho Cossacks badly defeated. Trench cabinet resigned. Nov. i8."Georges Clemenceau became premier of France. Ttallans inundated biz tection about the lower Pave to enve Venice. jLEilallst'selzed! the government of Fin- ad. ‘Nov. 17—Bolshevikt won in Moscow. British Wght en orves routed Gerinan squadron of Heigoian. Welsh occupied Jatta, Palestine, jactacianearis creed Hive at Zanson Nov. Ise "Bolshevitd_ generally victorious jn Bunsia; Cuil war ‘halted by ack of Bod. ‘Rov. 19.—Teutons concentrating big gun fare on north of Ttallan tine. President. Wilton. iasuled” proclamation puting gevare) festrietions on enemy Biiens in United states Daniel Willacd made head of U. 8. war Industries board. ‘American destroyer Chauncey sunk in collision: 21 lost. Neve’) Ato American soldiers killed ani five wounded In artillery combat. Nov. ‘alcBritish smashed through, the Hindenburg fine toward Cambral, “taking Tange towns and thousanda of prigoners. Mfench auecenefully attacked German sallent south of Juvincourt. Nov. 2.—Furlous fighting near Cambral. Ttaliang meeting great massed attack patron Piave and Brenta rivers. Guishevikt government in Russia pro- posed genernt armistice. Nov, eh-the Ukraine declared separa- tion from Russia. Nov. 2h ~The British took Bourton wood, near Cambral. ‘the Caucasts declared ita independence. Nov. 8 “British “and French armies reached Ttallan front, Now, gi—-Sunerior, war council of 11 ronmea for United Staten. Hirtish took part of Pontatne near Cam- Pitt ang repulsed flerce Teuton attacks. Nova" Eoullion ministry” formed. tn Rusala, Germany assented to bolshevikt plan for armistice: 7S Rovernment assumed controt over imports. altnres Scandinavian kings agreed in malntain neutrality Ainieln Ne teraiiled war conference opened tn Paris. rene? agreed to Russia armistice plan. ATS Government, announced mate amival in France of large numbers of Na- fonat Guard troops. Germans pierced British Unes south of cambral. Heer i —Britiah regained most of ground ont Sienr Cambrai and nine German at- lost sere repulsed with great Tones. ‘Dee. SeBritish withdrew. from Mas- nlctes oa Campbral front Boe) §British repulaea furlous attacks neas Cambral United "States congress met for second Ae scasion. wir stad Teported East Africa complete- iyfeleared of Germans. iussian deputation began armistice neg- ottttions with Germans, Armistice -an- Sounced on many sections of) Russian rom fr9nt 4 President Wilton, tn his annuat missige, declared peace would not be resect present rulers of Germany, Thacamerica would fight to Tast gun, and futed decigeation of war against Austrlax Ungary atablishment of Tartar republle in crimes announced. THritish steamer’ Apapa torpedoed; 80 passengers. andthe crew lost assengere and the crow lott asians’ first Bix mercheatmen Rane tn Norn se rey ‘Dec, 16.—Armisticn agreement signed by Russian bolsheviki government and Teutonlo allies, ‘War councit in U, 8 war department created, Dec. i7.—Charles Plex succeeded Rear Admiral Harris as general manager of the emergency fleet corporation, Dec. 18-—Gen, Goethals made acting quartermaster general and Gen, Wheel- er acting chief of ordnance. German air raid on England. Jan. 17.—Danish West Indies passed un- der sovereignty. of United States, ane SSB Shy fawa, gr Oni, Medi gaan Bgutt Bakotn id conmiatona y U. 8. Supreme court. Jan 23.—Women of North Dakota grant- od imitga gureages Jan, 29.—President Wilson vetoed | the immigration Dill because of Mteracy test, Feb, 1.—Hause passed immigration bill over prenidents voto Feb. 2.—Indiana and eats pronibitien wilt passed ‘and gevergora of Orewon And ‘Tennessee signed “dry” bills. Feb, 6.—Senate passed immigration bill over preaident’s veto Febe s atte’ prohibition bil signed by. governor (rE Te" Dio senate passed woman wut frage bill. Feb, 19.—Washington's “bone dry” bill signed by Gove Liver Feb. 2).—Senate passed drastic esplon- age Bini. Goth Dakota, prohibition bill passed. Fees ertee pumice aenate” measare prontiting tmporution ot Hiquor Into Bre on ataten hibition bill for Kansas Raster tes cer taueagaseed crm Ri tina taRGPe ‘general Sth? ana universal” train Mgerealtren FebstsHouse passed genate Ml mak: sng ety of ‘Wasnlagton ary, ogat ‘pamzed saiiniotration rover Dill to False $360,000.00. aeons ‘2.—Benate passed $17,000,000 navy Mfarch 4.—Sixty-fourth, congress expired Matcive‘achatora by munumter prevented patanee cf" ship? afining ‘bit’ and. much Bier imssortaniesisation, Wood Wino tock sath of office tn private: March Wilson and Marshall Inausu- rate Maton 6.—Rederal grand Jury at, New zoek Maitiod WA easter fuel Gears for Bininalcontriency ta talve cont prices Bagg OsPectsene Wlinon, called” extra semstont of congters for’ Apri 16 Maen eee Wiser” advanced aate'tor exten session ‘of “congress €9 Spon Meni 2.—Congress met tn special nesston amt iSoaConthotte enttaaltamn mite sbSrome court upheld woman’ mnie setlee Taw of Oregon, and. des Tiina “legal peice aeing restrictions caret, Wee Mh lenses” for public une of Tainted fartiien eee ete Teland_ legislature, ex- teAROd pregame aurea fp warren Feed Pesetnastevolt in Gotiet, Hl, Ben seantlaeg que by sunhtary, Sey Udy pated rivers and har- geal apprapeldtlne 42,00 Eee eee tastehe savin hl Seats Magee’ riot in bast Ste outs tn whi mors than negroes and twa white Bn br iied and Heavy property oes Att, senate passed rivera and har- if ate anes Berar sen SeeitSenate passed Sheppard resol; tion for national prohibition ‘amendment tthe Sonatitution ie BP Slalens of Twenty-fourth U. o, Infantry. colores started ace Hote Houlton Hee iling ds whites, iguptts “Soe, HE verguson of Texas tout guilty: ot accepting litegal. prota Sif tinfoach ed Noten elected mayor of New yoy Soctatlats, Gherevand.vin’ Chiewgo Mersinelgainely aafented? woman suitrage Wen ine Raw Poti tate. Si? oh rea politemen and a woman xiled by bom 18 ittwnken Tee so rdnse lok representatives aaoptea ‘Woph tesoittion “for rohibi- igfoptad! wane vesolbion 20, Jan. 27.—President Gonzales of Costa Rica deposed by military and citizens, March 4.—Chinese premier resigned’ be- cause President Li Yuan-Hung refused to break relations with Germany. March §——American marines were land- ed at Santiago de Cuba and restored or- der. Rebels abandoned the city. March 16.—Czar Nicholas of Russia ab- dicated. March 28.—Republican government for Russia Installed. ‘June 17.—Irish Sinn Fein. rebel prison- ers ail released, June 99,—Hsuan Tung, Manchu empe- ror, announced his succession to the throne of China. ‘July 5.—Civil war broke out in China. July i0.—Manchu restoration in China collapsed. July 18 —Chang Heun’s, army surren- dered after battle at Peking. July 25.—Convention to draft home rule constitution for Ireland met in London, Oct. 10—Prince Aimed Fuad made sul- tan of Egypt. Dee. 9—Revolution in Portugal: Sidonto Paes made provisional president Dec. 17-—Union government under Borden victorious in Canada election. Jan. 2.—U. 8.-Mexico parleys ended, Cattinds retusing (asin protocol. Worrvon ‘necaptared vy Carranza forces. Temas Viliay deteated in big battle at simnine Weg Mexican-Ameficaa Joint oom- misslon, formally. dissolved. Vian, H.<°Witr epartment, ordered more taign'a5 000 militia from porasr: ian ite President Wilson ordered with- cual od Acisrieas Wooe eran Montes, Sirah Ge-Gen. Perahing’ marched out of eeeo! Murch 11.—Carranza elected president of Mestce. ‘crit 22.—Villa's main army defeated by CAPELET torus at Babicors, Nov. 13—Villa troops captured Ojinaga after hard fight. April 11.—Baseball season opexed. Shy! d—Benay Leonard spon woria'e qiumplon diehtwought Ute. cfom Sreudl Steak te New York: Vue 3¢-Usiverty of Chicago won west- ern intercollewiate ‘conterence, mort. University vet. Mtlcnigan recadmitiod to western intercollegiate conference. Seids is Earl Cooper isu Beate won the cileigo saute derby? BE cuitrancia’ Oulmet won western anateugleolt champlonanig at atialoriare Se eee eae ease a won Grand “American Handicap at Chi: Tago. Mopt. 1—Mra. F.C, Letts, Chicago, won women's” western’ golf champlonsiiiy. opts 15. Sin Barnes wow westerns open galt shataplacenip er Chieags: Pept, st Chicago White Sox won Amer- icant League pennant. Sept its-Rew: York Giants won Na- User ieague pennant ut eee chee White Sox won world's eeeibaenincaeen ue Son an we — 6.—Earthquake in Formosa killed Jan, 11.~Tremendous explosion wrecked Chnadian, Car & foundry Co plant st Kingsland, “NJ: ‘Jan i2"Du Pont Powder Co. plant at Huskell, Nv de, destroyed by explosions, Jan, 13.—Colliery explosion in Fushun, siunchuria, jelled 770 San. #i—rwo million Ave hundrea thou. sand’ doilar “fire in. business district of Pireb. 2 xplosion and fire in Chicago eb. 2 inzploston an in Chi Pema ehisty illled, 344 feb. 3. Thirty rt tn eapigiton ae “Archania ee ths, ‘eb, 10.—Four ion dollar fire in Sites ee taburgh. Tob fr Great, conflagration in the Piracun, Greece: heavy loss of lite, rages, Oetiuan. transport, Mend, sunk in collision: @5 South African laborers ost. Afarch 11,—Tornago in east central In- aiann kiled more than 20. Murch 23—Thirty-clght persons killed ant 0 injured when. tornado. wrecked filjorbs dnd'pare or city of New Albany, nd. "April 10—Explosions in ammunition pignt or Russia”near Chester, Pa, hilod ‘April 27.—Explosion tn. Hastings mine near Ludlow, Colo., katte 119 men Stay vi —Great fire in AUanta, Ga; loss $3,500,008, May 25.—Thirty lives lost and great aamnge done by storm in Kansas. May ai Pornadves ym central” Tilnote kalled about 18) and’ did millions of dol- lars" worth of damage. ‘May 29.—Tornadoes in, southern Tlinols, Kentucky, ‘Tennessee, Alabama. and At kangas Killed many persons. ‘June 7.—San Salvador, capital of Sal- vador, and @ number of surrounding towns Sestroyed. by" volcanic’ eruption, earth- Sune #-More than 150 shed | lune %—-Mose than 15) men perished tn binging mine et Butte, Mont. Juno 3h—Water tam fell on whaleback Christopher Columbus at Milwaukeo, kill- Ing it and hurting many. july “T Nias Gorke trolley ear plunged into rapids: 2 killed, Tui, 26.cAtine explosion at New Water- ford. Cape Breton, killed Oy, ‘ig. 4—-Mine explosion al 1 Ky reihted ai % ‘Aug. 10,—British steamer City of Athens, carrying missionaries to Africa, sunk by floating, mine: 19 lost, Rug ih bightern eilied n, trolley car collision near ‘North Branford, Conn. "AUR. IS. “Large part of Salontki, Greece, aentroyed by fire. ‘Oct. Typhoon and flood at Toklo: many Killed ‘Oct, 5 Miliion dollar fire in Guayaquil, Ecuador, ‘Oct. 28.—Great floods in Natal, South Af- rica; thousand drowned. Oct. 9 Million dollar fire on B. & 0. docks at Baltimore; seven persons killed, hee, 6—Explosion of French ammunition snip’ in Haifax, harbor. killed 4,000, and Sirfeked much of the city and suburbs. Dee T7-cAmerican submarine F-1 sGnk in céllision: 13 leat. NECROLOGY | Jan 10.—William F. Cody (Buffalo i) Jan. “i~Sebastian Schlesinger, com- poser, at Nice, Wayne MacVeagh, former U. S. attor- ney general, at Washinton, fan, 16—Admiral George Dewey at Washington. Philip Bolleay, painter, in New York. Jan. Bo. Willian de Morgan, novelist, phb. E—ardinal “Biomede Palconio "at aris: Feb. 10.—Al Hayman, theatrical pro- ducer. Seb. 11,—Duke of Norfolk in London, prsb Ii—Carolus Duran, “painter, at aria: Tab, 18—Maj, Gen. Frederick Funston at San Antonio, Tex ‘March 4A. 8, Wenzel, painter, at Bn- slewood, No J. March’ S-Manuel de Arriaga, former president of Portugal. March 8—Count Ferdinand Zeppelin, at Charlottenburg GW. Guthrie, American ambassador to Japan, ‘at Tokto. Maren It Congressman Cyrus Sulloway of New Hampshire. ‘arch ie Walter Clack, | Amertean lnndscape painter, in New. York. ‘April Gen. Lloyd Belce, diplomat and editor. ‘April &—Richard Olney, former secre- tary of state, at Boston. ‘April 10-—-Congressman Henry TT. Helge- senvof North Dakota. at Washington, ‘Rpril 18--Gen, von Bissing, German gov~ ernor. general of Belgium. Apr 2—-Dave Montgomery, actor, In chicago. ‘April 2L—W. TH. Parry, member federal trade commisston, In Washington. April 22Baron ‘Hengelmuciier von Hen~ gevar, former Austrian ambassaJor to ta ‘May 10.—Joseph Benson Foraker, form- er U.S, senator, at Cincinnatl, May i Joseph H. Choate, iawyer and aiplomat, at New York. ‘May 18/—Bela Le Pratt, sculptor, at Bos ‘May 19.~Belva Lockwood, pioneer suft- ragist, In Washington. iD. W. Comstock, congressman from In- atana. ‘May 22.—Harry Lane, U. S. senator from orewo: Stay 25.-W, H. Miller, former U. 8, at- orney genral, at Indianapolis. teins Lecgolin ©. Black, veteran banker of Chicago. June &—Mrs. Matilda B. Carse, phitan- turoplee and temperance worker, at Park ‘i ‘Louls Gathmann, inventor, at Washing- on. ‘Tine 6—D. W. Potter, evangelist, at Chieauo, ‘June i2—Mme. Terese Careno, pianist, in’ Now York. ‘yune 16-Rt. Rev, J. A, McFaul, Cath- olle bishop of Trenton, N. J. June 17.-Judson C. Clements, Interstate commerce commissioner, at Washington, que ®—Digby' Bell,” American come- ian. ‘June 2.—Col. Oliver Hazard Payne, financter. 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Karl Grey, former governor general of Canada.” FS ‘Mir. ‘Thomas Fr. Kennedy, rector of the American College in Rome. Hept. 12.—Queen Eleanore of Bulgaria, Sept. 1@—Henry BE. Legler, public ie brarlan of Chicago, Bept. it—THenry B, Brown, prestdent of Valparaiso university, La viillam. F. Stone, collector of the port of Baltimore. ee Oct. 9.—Hussein Kemal, sultan of Exypt. Oct. 15,—Don M. Dickinson, former post= master general, at Detrolt ‘Oct. 2—Rev. Thomas Spurgeon, noted oe TT 8 "Benator Paul O. oi ciny, ® Senator Paul O. Husting ‘Oct, 22—Hohert Fitzsimmons, former heavyweight champion. at Chicago. nee ee ‘with, patter, tn . Prince Christ = Holstein in London of Soren ct. Ba. Congrest of Shigaegconerenmen Charles Martin ct. Dr, BB, rfetichen Andrews, educator, at “Private Jonr Ale nares man ain all former congress. mn. Charles H. Grosv former con- srestinan from Qhiow en” Sopmaer) oe. ov, Re een eee imiral Rodgers, U. 8, N. ov. &.—W. HH. Kendall, English actor. Nov. 1. —Uitluok: Ret the HUNGER. former cen of jov. 15—John W. Foster, aby orealels Waakine former ener: tov H-—Aluguste ‘Rodin, Wrench sculp- Nov. 18—Gen, sir angler 67 Sic Suarny Mande, com Vv. 30.—W. B. ‘Chan; tary oetnn ¥..8, Chandler, former secre ec B.—Dr. A.D, sNireta Fachind Aen, chet of W ose gee DF A. T. Stil, founder of Dec. 16.—H erat cqmie ae (Clay Barnabee, vet- nk Gotch, 2 pine a Goteh. former wrestling: chaz: BELGIANS HERDED IN CATTLE PENS Participant's Testimony of Degradation Accompanying Deportation From Mons. SCENES OF FIENDISH CRUELTY Women Forbidden to Give Food and Clothing to Men Facing Privation and Cold—United States' Appeal Unheeded. Conspicuous among cold-blooded acts of cruelty committed by the Germans, to their everlasting disgrace, the deportation from Mons is prominent. Official documents published by the committee on public information tell part of the harrowing story. A vivid sketch of the deportations from Mons, ordered by German authorities, drawn by a participant, may well be cited here: "I will take the 18th of November of last year [1916]. A week or so before that a placard was placed on the walls telling my capital city of Mons that in seven days all the men of that city who were not clergymen, who were not priests, who did not belong to the city council, would be deported. "At half past five, in the gray of the morning on the 18th of November, they walked out, 6,200 men at Mons, myself and another leading them down the cobblestones of the street and out where the rioting would be less than in the great city, with the soldiers on each side, with bayonets fixed, with the women held back." "The degradation of it! The degradation of it as they walked into this great market square, where the pens were erected, exactly as if they were cattle—all the great men of that province—the lawyers, the statesmen, the heads of the trades, the men that had made the capital of Hainaut glorious during the last 20 years. "There they were collected; no question of who they were, whether they were busy or what they were doing, or what their position in life. 'Go to the right! Go to the left! Go to the right!' So they were turned to the one side or the other. "You saw the women in hundreds, with bundles in their hands, beseeching to be permitted to approach the trains, to give their men the last that they had in life between themselves and starvation—a small bundle of clothing to keep them warm on their way to Germany. You saw women approach with a bundle that had been purchased by the sale of the last of their household effects. Not one was allowed to approach to give her man the warm pair of stockings or the warm jacket, so there might be some chance of his reaching there. Off they went!"—John H. Gade, in the National Geographic Magazine, May, 1917. The Belgian women sent a touching appeal to Minister Whitlock: Appeal of Belgian Women. "Brussels, Nov. 18, 1916, 46 Rue de la Madeleine. "His Excellency, Mr. Brand Whitlock, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America. "Mr. Minister: "From the depths of our well of misery our supplication rises to you." "In addressing ourselves to you, we denounce to your government, as well as to our sisters, the women of the nation which you represent in our midst, the criminal abuse of force of which our unhappy and defenseless people is a victim. "Since the beginning of this atrocious war we have looked on impotently and with our hearts torn with every sorrow at terrible events which put civilization back into the ages of the barbarian hordes. "Mr. Minister, the crime which is now being committed under your eyes, namely, the deportation of thousands of men compelled to work on enemy soil against the interests of their country, cannot find any shadow of excuse on the ground of military necessity, for it constitutes a violation by force of a sacred right of human conscience. Called "Monstrous Extremity. "Whatever may be the motive, it cannot be admitted that citizens may be compelled to work directly or indirectly for the enemy against their brothers who are fighting. "The convention of The Hague has consecrated this principle. "Nevertheless, the occupying power is forcing thousands of men to this monstrous extremity, which is contrary to morals and international law, both these men who have already been taken to Germany and those who tomorrow will undergo the same fate, if from the outside, from neutral Europe and the United States, no help is offered. DO YOU KNOW THAT— Block magnesia rubbed on a light carpet will clean it beautifully. Starfish are known to contain nearly 5 per cent of nitrogen and a small quantity of phosphoric acid. In Japan they are used as a manure. Double-ended plows that can be operated equally well in either direction are being employed on the sugar plantations of Porto Rico. "Oh! The Belgian women have also known how to carry out their duty in the hour of danger; they have not weakened the courage of the soldiers of honor by their tears. "They have bravely given to their country those whom they loved. . . . The blood of mothers is flowing on the battlefields with that of their sons. "Those who are taken away today do not go to perform a glorious duty. They are slaves in chains who, in a dark exile, threatened by hunger, prison, death, will be called upon to perform the most odious work—service to the enemy against the fatherland. Rights of Honor and Conscience. "The mothers cannot stand by while such an abomination is taking place without making their voices heard in protest. "Be good enough to accept, Mr. Minister, the homage of our most distinguished consideration." (Signed by a number of Belgian women and 24 societies.) The United States government did not fall to respond to this touching appeal and to others of a similar nature. The American embassy at Berlin promptly took up the burning question of the deportations with the chancellor and other representatives of the German government. In an interview with the under secretary of state for foreign affairs, Mr. Grew was handed an official statement of the German plans, which is, in translation, as follows: German Camouflage. "Against the unemployed in Belgium, who are a burden to public charity, in order to avoid friction arising therefrom, compulsory measures are to be adopted to make them work so far as they are not voluntarily inclined to work, in accordance with the regulation issued May 15, 1916, by the governor general. In order to ascertain such persons the assistance of the municipal authorities is required for the district of the governor general in Brussels, while in the districts outside of the general government, i.e., in the provinces of Flanders, lists were demanded from the presidents of the local relief committees containing the names of persons receiving relief. For the sake of establishing uniform procedure the competent authorities have, in the meantime, been instructed to make the necessary investigations regarding such persons also in Flanders through the municipal authorities; furthermore, presidents of local relief committees who may be detained for having refused to furnish such islets will be released." Mr. Grew pointed out that the deportations were a breach of faith and would injure the German cause abroad. In his official summary of the negotiations which he carried on he says: "I then discussed in detail with the under secretary of state for foreign affairs the unfortunate impression which this decision would make abroad, reminding him that the measures were in principle contrary to the assurances given to the ambassador by the chancellor at general headquarters last spring and dwelling on the effect which the policy might have on England's attitude towards relief work in Belgium. I said I understood that the measures had been promulgated solely by the military government in Belgium and that I thought the matter ought at least to be brought to the chancellor's personal attention in the light of the consequences which the new policy would entail. Herr Zimmermann intimated in reply that the foreign office had very little influence with the military authorities and that it was unlikely that the new policy in Belgium could be revoked. He stated, however, in answer to my inquiry, that he would not disapprove of my seeing the chancellor about the matter." Solemn Protest by United States. The formal protest of the United States was as follows: "The government of the United States has learned with the greatest concern and regret of the policy of the German government to deport from Belgium a portion of the civilian population with the result of forcing them to labor in Germany, and is constrained to protest in a friendly spirit but most solemnly against this action which is in contravention of all precedent and those humane principles of international practice which have long been accepted and followed by civilized nations in their treatment of noncombatants in conquered territory. Furthermore, the government of the United States is convinced that the effect of this policy if pursued will in all probability be fatal to the Belgian relief work, so humanely planned so successfully carried out, a result which would be generally deplored and which, it is assumed, would seriously embarrass the German government." This protest was followed by those of the pope, the king of Spain, the government of Switzerland and other neutrals. They were of no avail, except, perhaps, to lead the German authorities to draw a tighter veil over their detestable proceedings. But the evidence has in some measure come through, although the full facts will not be known until the liberation of heroic Belgium. Linseed oil on a soft rag will polish fireplace tiles. The earliest designs used for china in Worcester were copied from the Chinese. It takes a ton of apples to make about one hundred and fifty gallons of clder. The Gems, ornaments and precious stones belonging to the Shah of Persia are estimated at abour $35,000,000. RUSSIANS READY TO RE-ENTER WAR ENTENTE TO SEND NEW STATE MENT OF POLICY OF "DEMOCRATIC CHARACTER." RECOGNIZE BOLSHEVIKI TROTSKY SAYS GERMAN TERMS ARE HYPOCRITICAL—FIGHT TO PREVENT ANNEXATION. Western Newspaper Union News Service. London, Jan. 5.—Developments in the Russo-German negotiations, the Daily Chronicle says, are likely to cause the western powers to give de facto recognition to the Lenine government in Russia. A statement of entente allied policy of a democratic character, it adds, shortly will be sent to Russia. M. Litvinoff, who has been appointed ambassador to London by the Bolshevik, the Daily Chronicle continues, may receive de facto recognition as ambassador, while Sir George Buchanan, the British ambassador to Russia, who is reported on his way home, may be replaced by a diplomat in sympathy with the idea of revolutionary Russia. A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Petrograd, dated Wednesday, says: "The Russians now have made counter proposals to the Teutonic allies, which are under consideration and which were discussed at the meeting of the peace delegation at Brest-Litovsk Saturday. "The proposals embody the immediate evacuation of occupied territory pending a referendum, the evacuated districts to be governed by locally elected representatives of the people, who are to be assisted by the local militia." The virtual collapse of the negotiations between the central powers and the Russian Bolshevik for peace, and the possibility that hostilities may again be resumed by the Russians on the eastern front, even though with only a comparatively small army, have caused surprise and perturbation in Berlin and Vienna. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, the German and Austrian emperors have conferred with their chiefs of state and the German and Austro-Hungarian foreign ministers, who attended the peace negotiations at Breast-Litovsk, have been sent back there posthaste, probably for the purpose of attempting to moderate the situation. Not alone are Leon Trotzky, the Bolshevik foreign minister, and the other leaders of the counter revolution in Russia dissatisfied with the terms of the peace proposals of the Central power, but the heads of the German Socialist factions also have expressed their antagonism to those sections which call for the retention of Poland, Lithuania, Courland and other territory now in possession of the invaders. Trotzky, as the mouthpiece of the Bolshevik, has announced that the Russian workers will not accept the peace proposals, which he terms "hypocritical." He asserted that if the Central powers did not agree to the free destiny of the Polish and Lettish nations it would be urgently necessary to defend the Russian revolution. The central committee of workmen's and soldiers' delegates in a resolution approved Trotzky's stand. Apparently adding to the crisis is the refusal of the Germans to transfer the adjourned meeting of the peace conference from Brest-Lievsk to Stockholm. SINGLE MEN FOR NEXT DRAFT. Crowder Asks Change in Law to Include All Who Have Reached Age of 21. Washington.—All men for the war armies still to be raised by the United States will come from class one under the new selective service plan. That means the nation's fighting is to be done by young men without families dependent upon their labor for support and unskilled in necessary industrial or agricultural work. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced the new policy in a report on the operation of the selective draft. He says class one should provide men for all military needs of the country, and to accomplish that object he urges amendment of the draft law so as to provide that all men who have reached their twenty-first birthday since June 5, 1917, shall be required to register for classification. Compulsory Rations for England. London.—Compulsory rationing is to be put into effect in England soon, it was announced officially. Washington, Jan. 4.—Congress reassembled after the holiday recess, and both houses, after sessions of a few minutes' duration, adjourned until today in respect to the memories of Senator Newlands and Representative Bathrick, who died during the Christmas holidays. Both houses met in joint session at 12:30 o'clock today to hear President Wilson deliver his address making recommendations for legislation to carry out government operation of railroads. The man who has lived with his stomach forty years ought to know how to take care of it. Men like automobiles to a great extent are judged by their "hill climbing" ability. LIBERTY FOODS Buy with thought, cook with care, serve with judgment, save what will keep. Cream of Peanut Soup.—Cook together until tender in a little water the chopped onion and a bunch of celery; when tender rub through a sieve and Cream of Peanut Soup.—Cook together until tender in a little water the chopped onion and a bunch of celery; when tender rub through a sieve and add water and all to a quart of milk. Rub two tablespoonfuls of flour with half a cupful of fresh peanut butter, add this to the milk with a bay leaf, cook slowly until all is well blended, then season and strain into individual bowls. Serve with graham bread. Liberty Fruit Cake.—Take a half cupful of sour cream and milk, add a teaspoonful of soda, a cupful of brown sugar, a half cupful of molasses, cinnamon, allspice and cloves to taste, two-thirds of a teaspoonful of salt, a cupful of white flour, a cupful and a half of rye flour, citron, figs and raisins, a cupful and a half all well chopped and blended with some of the flour. If a cupful of sour milk is used a fourth of a cupful of shortening may be substituted in place of the cream. An egg or two will not harm the cake, but it will be good without them. A fine cake to be sent to a soldier boy. Caramel Bananas.—Peel ripe bananas, cut into halves lengthwise. Put three tablespoonfuls of any sweet fat with the same amount of molasses. Heat slowly—there should be enough of the fat and molasses to cover the bottom of the pan, lay in the bananas and cook slowly until brown on one side; turn and brown on the other side. Serve warm with poultry as a vegetable or with cream as a dessert. Brown sugar may be used instead of molasses if preferred. Liberty Fruit Rolls.—Rub four tablespoonfuls of peanut butter into a cupful of any sweet fat, four teaspoonfuls of baking powder and three-fourths of a cupful of milk or enough to make a mixture to roll. Roll out and spread lightly with peanut butter, sprinkle with chopped dates, figs or raisins and a few crushed peanuts if desired, roll and cut in half-inch slices. Place in a dripping pan and bake in a quick oven. Do your work cheerfully, heartily and effectually, and be ever prepared for the place further up.-E. H. Taylor. WHO DARE DENY THE TRUTH, THERE'S POETRY IN PIE? To the vast majority of the sterner sex, dessert meats pie, and may well be called the great Amer- Coffee A well made crust, well baked and filled with good flavored apples, makes a pie which is the general favorite. Served with a nippy piece of cheese or a la mode it leaves nothing to be desired. The lemon pie is another favorite, and is a close second in favor to the apple pie. At this season pumpkin pie has come into its own, and when well seasoned and long baked is a most dainty tit-bit. Cream Prune Pie.—Soak and stew a pound of prunes. Press through a colander, adding enough juice to moisten. To each cupful of the pulp add one cupful of cream and two beaten egg yolks, one-third of a cupful of sugar and a teaspoonful of lemon juice. Line a pieplate with a rich crust and bake. Then fill with the mixture and cover with a meringue, using the whites of the eggs. Bake until well browned. Pecan Pie.—Cook together in a double boiler a cupful of milk, a tablespoonful of flour, and the yolks of two eggs until smooth and thick, add a third of a cupful of sugar, the juice of a lemon and a half cupful of pecan meats. Bake in a crust as for lemon pie. Cover with a meringue and brown. Other nuts may be used if desired. Raisin Pie.—Take a cupful of seeded chopped raisins, the juice and rind of one lemon, one cupful of cold water, one tablespoonful of flour, one cupful of white sugar and two tablespoonfuls of butter. Mix these ingredients and fill a pastry pie plate with the mixture and put on a thin upper crust. Lemon Sponge.—This pie when baked will look when cut like sponge cake. Cream together a tablespoonful of butter and a cupful of sugar. Add two tablespoonfuls of flour. Separate the whites and yolks of two eggs, mix the yolks with the sugar, add the grated rind and juice of a lemon, then add a cupful of milk and stir in just at the last the well-beaten whites. Pour into a pastry shell and bake. Fruit Jellies.—Mix six tablespoonfuls of gelatin with one cupful of boiling water. Put a pound of good thick jam into a saucepan, add the sugar srup and boll up. Rub through a sieve and add the gelatin to the fruit juice. Mold and when cold cut in squares. Roll in granulated sugar and pack in boxes. Neele Maxwell The Curtis Park Floral Company FLORAL DESIGNS PUT UP WHILE YOU WAIT CHOICE PLANTS AND CUT FLOWERS CONSTANTLY ON HAND GREENHOUSES: Thirty-Four and Curtis Streets TELEPHONE, MAIN 1511 DENVER, COLO ORIENTAL RESTAURANT Chop Suey, Noodles and Short Orders Miss M. Cowden Hair Dressing Parlor DO IT NOW Subscribe for THIS PAPER The Good W Grocery W. T. 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Depot, 1 or 2 pass...50c Depot, each addi- Motto: "Not slow but sure." Cash only. Taxicab Rates. Depot, 1 or 2 pass...50c Depot, each additional pass...25c One mile radius...50c Each addition'l mile...50c One mile radius...50c Each addition'1 mile.25c 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. HEATED TAXICAB. TAXICAB LANDULET AND 7-PASSENGER 1918 LATE MODEL CARS. STAND: NIGHT AND DAY CAFE Denver, Colorado 919 Nineteenth St. Denver, Colorado THE LIGHTING Evening Brocks Obey War Orders We are under orders as to evening gowns; the edict is that they must be simple. This is dictated by good taste in deference to the mood of the public. Designers are not expected to sit down in dull apathy and do nothing as long as war lasts, and on the other hand, they must not seem to forget the grim business that occupies so much of the world. The evening gown appears not to have suffered from this restraint in being gay. Designers have exercised so much cleverness with the means at hand that there is room for thoughtfulness. that spell luxury ments. It is the tion that give v value in toning up In the pretty f derbodice of net, top face and cors is veiled with c skirt of the georg underskirt of sat ionable light color this design and s in changeable effo so that the metal Velvet is greatly favored for onepiece frocks that do duty for evening and extend their usefulness to daytime wear by the addition of a gulme of lace or embroidered net, or an underbodice with long sleeves of satin. This type of dress meets with the readiest approval. The evening gown, pure and simple, is developed in the usual materials, of crepe georgette, crepe-de-chine, net, lace, light-colored satin and mettallic tissues. Chiffon velvet, in more or less liberal quantities, is used with all these, in combinations that add dignity to the evening frock. It is surprising how little of it can be made to go so far, like the little touches of fur L A Adaptable and Popular Furs The aptitude for wearing clothes in the right way has more to do with successful dressing than the style of the clothes themselves. American women have earned a reputation for a fine sense of style and fitness—that is—a "sense of clothes." Perhaps this is the reason they have taken so kindly to the capes and flat scarfs of fur that have proved, by a long way, the most popular furs of the season. These flat neck pieces are adaptable and easy to adjust. Furs that may be worn either to muffle up the throat and shoulders, over warm coats out of doors, or to be thrown about the shoulders indoors, could not fail to please. Whether any inquisitive draft of air finds its way to thinly clad shoulders or not, the fur piece is a most becoming guard against it. At concerts and club meetings, dances and restaurant dinners, coats are discarded but the fur neck piece sees its duty and does it nobby. It stands by the bodice or blouse of crepe, makes the uncovered throat unusible and tones up whatever cosume it happens to be worn with. At the center of the group of fur hoes shown in the picture, the shape is most popular in capes appears. This --- that spell luxury in all sorts of garments. It is their power of suggestion that give velvet and fur their value in toning up fabrics. In the pretty frock pictured an underbodice of net, with sleeves of net top lace and corsage of silver tissue, is veiled with crepe georgette. The skirt of the georgette is worn over an underskirt of satin. Any of the fashionable light colors will look well in this design and silver tissue is made in changeable effect with all of them, so that the metallic corsage bears out the color scheme. It will be noticed that the skirt is longer than is usual; this and the peculiar sleeves, small at the top and flaring widely to the wrists, give the design novelty and dash. To brighten up the dark colored frocks for evening and for wear with other dark frocks, strands of bright colored beads have a special value. They are selected to emphasize touches of color that appear elsewhere in the costume, or to redeem one-color dark frocks from somberness. Chinese beads are proving the most interesting, but strands made to order for special frocks draw their inspiration from many sources. ```markdown ``` style is made up in all the soft, flat furs as mole,ermine, seal, kolinsky, squirrel and mink. In the picture it is developed in chinchilla. The cape is lined with soft gray messaline satin and ties are made of the satin finished with a ball and band of fur at the ends. It has a straight band of fur, without the white stripe that appears in the cape, for a collar. Very often two kinds of appear in these capes. The cape at the right is of Hudson seal with shawl collar of ermine without the black points—or tail tip—that are show in the muff. This cape is full enough to ripple a little and is longer at the front and back than over the arms. It is lined with soft dark brown satin. All kinds of fur are used for the flat scarfs that are wide enough to form capes for the shoulders. They are usually about a yard and a half long and are sometimes discovered to have pockets inconspicuously placed in each end. Just what they are there for is to be solved by each woman for herself Julia Bottomley 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. Parlors, 2745 Welton Street. DENVER, CO REDUCTION OF THE COST OF LIVING Slightly worn Clothes and bought and sold. See us first and you are su- satisfied. 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