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Subscribe for the Only Reliable Negro Paper in Colorado, "The Colorado Statesman" THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE JOURNAL OF THE WEST. LABOR SHALL BE FREE RAGE COUNTRY PARTY AN APPEAL IN THE NAME OF DEMOCRACY TO THE PRESIDENT, THE CABINET, THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, THE GOVERNORS AND THE LEGISLATURES OF THE SEVERAL STATES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. VOL. XXIV. AN APPEAL NAME OF TO THE PRESIDENT, THE CAR UNITED STATES, THE GO ISLATURES OF THE S THE UNITED STAT Atlanta, Georgia, March 5, 1918. URING the past three decades nearly three thousand American children colored men, women and children have suffered butchery and death in almost every conceivable form at the hands of the lynchers of America. Last year alone the number thus murdered was TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO. The reported causes for such appalling brutality run the gamut from alleged violation of the honor of white women to disputing the word of white men. The fact, however, that only about five per cent of these murders are reputed to have been inflicted upon accused violators of womanhood argues almost conclusively that the desire to protect womanhood is almost negligible among the so-called causes of lynchings. We accordingly regard lynching as worse than Prussianism, which we are at war to destroy. Lynching is not a cure for crime, either imaginary or real. It decreases faith in the boasted justice of our so-called democratic institutions. It widens the frightful chasm of unfriendly and suspicious feeling between the races and positively foments the spirit of antipathy and resentment. We are accused of concealing criminals. Who has concealed the many criminals that have mercilessly murdered these three thousand defenseless men, women and children of our race? That these murderers frequently ply their trade in broad daylight and in plain view of the entire citizenry even, does not facilitate their punishment or detection. Within less than one year one state alone has tortured and burned at the stake three colored men without even the semblance of a trial or an effort to apprehend and punish the murderers. In the last instance an entire helpless colored population was marched around the fire amid fumes of a burning human being and put on notice that as that black man was suffering they too should fear to suffer. Thus the defiant lynching giant strides on apace. While we are sacrificing the best blood of our sons upon our Nation's altar to help destroy Prussianism beyond the seas, we call upon you to use your high offices to destroy the lynching institution at our doors. We are the one group of American people, than whom there is none more loyal, which is marked out for discrimination, humiliation and abuse. In the great patriotic and humanitarian movements, in public carriers, in federal service, the treatment accorded us is humiliating, dehumanizing and reprehensible in the extreme. This persistent and unreasonable practice is but a thrust at the colored man's self-respect—the object being not merely to separate the races but to impress us with the idea of supposed natural inferiority. Such demoralizing discrimination is not only a violation of the fundamental rights of citizens of the United States, but the persist- ent segregation of any element of our country's population into a separate and distinct group on the sole basis of color is creating a condition under which this nation cannot long endure. When we reflect upon these brutalities and indignities we remember they are due to the fact that in almost every Southern State we have systematically, by law-or chicanery, been deprived of the right of that very manhood suffrage which genuine democracy would guarantee to every citizen in the Republic. This propaganda of filching from colored Americans the ballot is but a supreme effort to reenslave us and to force our assent to, and our impotence against, any legislation of our opponents. To this policy the black man does not, cannot and will not agree. Of it, our intolerance is cumulative. Against it, we shall exert our righteous efforts until not only every eligible black man but every eligible black woman shall be wielding the ballot proudly in defense of our liberties and our homes. We are appealing to you neither as vassals nor as inferiors. Bull Run and Appomattox fixed our status in this nation. We are free men. We are sovereign American citizens—freemen who purchased with our own blood on every battlefield from Bunker Hill to Carrizal full rights and immunities such as are freely granted to others but systematically refused us. We are writing to you, gentlemen, that you may give us the assurance and guarantee which every American citizen ought to have without reference to color. We are loyal and will remain so, but we are not blind. We cannot help seeing that white soldiers who massacred our black brothers and sisters in East St. Louis have gone Scott free. We cannot help seeing that our black brothers who massacred white citizens in Houston have paid the most ignominious penalty that can come in this country to a man in uniform. Do not these undemocratic conditions, these inhumanities, these brutalities and savageries provoke the rulers of the nation to speak out of their sphinx-like silence and utter a voice of hope, a word of promise for the black man? Do the rulers of the nation also hate us, and will they, Piate-like, forever give their assent to the crucifixion of the bodies, minds and souls of those in whom there has been found nothing worthy of the death we are dying, save that we are black? May not your silence be construed as tacit approval or active tolerance of these things? The effect on the morale of black men in the trenches, when they reflect that they are fighting on foreign fields in behalf of their nation for those very rights and privileges which are denied at home might be discouraging. We appeal to you in the name of Democracy! We appeal to you in the name of our American citizenship! We appeal to you in the name of God, and We would be heard! (The above article was signed by more than 100 prominent business and professional men of Atlanta, Ga.) state Hist. & Nat Hist Boc State House iable Negro Pap RADO THE JOURNAL DENVER, COLORADO, SA OUR SOLDIER BOYS Their Pleasure and Comfort in City and Camp (By JONATHAN COVER.) PERHAPS in no more forcible way is the earnest solicitude of the government to build up an efficient fighting machine shown than in the wide scope of the measures adopted for the moral and physical well-being of the soldier while in process of training. The stupendous undertaking of assembling a narmy of huge proportions around an established nucleus of negligible size, has been accomplished in less than a year, and already the hereditary valor and pluck of the American soldier is stiffening the arm and nerving the heart of the allied forces on the battlefields of France. Obviously the preliminary training of hundreds of thousands of volunteer and draft recruits, under officers, many of whom received their first and only training in the few months at the training camps for officers, was a very serious problem, as well for the government as for the men. The selection, establishment and building of the camps in the various sections of the country, involving many conflicting efforts and interests have set a very high mark as to the resourceful genius and energy of the American mind and must long since have brought to the knowledge of the Kaiser and his people the conviction that America had gone in for a fight that would know no ending until the monster scourge of brutality and injustice shall no longer terrify and threaten the peace of the world. Many avenues of danger as well as of welfare leading to, from and surrounding the training camps to be guarded against and assured, being elements that insistently demanded constant civil and social oversight which could not be effectively supplied through the regular channels of government, had to be considered and provided. To meet this exigency the War Camp Community Service and Commissions on Training Camp Activities were brought into being. The personnel of this service, which has the Hon. Henry White, the former ambassador to France, as president, and Mr. Harold Keats as executive officer, is made up of distinguished civilians and the wives of such, who exercise a supervisory influence and direction over the affairs of the organization. In each of the cities nearest the various established camps similar subcommittees have been provided with selected heads for church hospitalities, religious ministrations, educational service, women's organizations, library service, public recreation, pageantry and plays, home hospitality, legal and police service, etc. The initial fund for the expenses incident to these community activities has been provided by popular subscription to the amount of about $40,000, which will doubtless be increased from time to time as needed and is apportioned according to the scope of the work done in each community. An auxiliary body composed of Negro citizens selected from church, civic, fraternal and patriotic organizations has been commissioned to look after the work among our soldiers at Camp Meade, which is located about twenty miles from Washington. Spee --- cial committees, as has been indicated, are charged with certain duties in this connection, providing occasional entertainment at the camp and wholesome amusements and the comforts of home on their periodical visits to the city. The committee has rented and fitted up a rest house, consisting of ten rooms, where a goodly sized library, bath and recreation rooms are found convenient and comfortable. Several weeks ago a company of the Camp Meade boys were entertained at the Dunbar High School with a musical in the beautiful school theater, at which appeared Dr. Sumner Wormley, Mme. Charlotte Wallace Murray, Richard Nugent, Miss Mary Europe and other noted talent. A dance followed in the spacious Armory and supper was served the soldiers. A little later sixty of the soldiers were entertained at dinner by the men of Calvary Episcopal church, of which Rev. F. I. Bennett is the priest in charge. The auxiliary committee is headed by Judge R. H. Terrell with Mr. Frank Wells of the District Commissioners' office as secretary. CHEYENNE, WYO., NEWS. Lots of snow in Cheyenne. Cheyenne has certainly received double pay in bad weather for the splendid good weather she enjoyed in March. The first week in April it snowed nearly every day; the second week it rained nearly every day; the third week it rained and snowed, and this week at this writing it is snowing to beat the band. Mrs. Belle Brown, who died at St. John's hospital Saturday, April 20, was buried from the Second Baptist Church Monday at 2:30 p. m. Pastor Dr. Smith officiated. Mrs. Brown was a member of the above named church. The carnival that was given at the A. O. U. W. hall the 19th, by the Young People's Improvement Club of the A. M. E. Church, met with a grand success. Good music and good singing. There were several tents in the hall. One had a sign over the door for men only, 5 cents; another read a perfect day, another read fortune telling. Plenty refreshments and all had a jolly good time. Mrs. Ollie Redd, who went to Oakland, Cal., a few weeks ago to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law has returned. Mr. W. Summerfield was visiting in Eaton Sunday. Mrs. H. Asberry has three fine milch cows and is doing a successful dairy business. Behold the Man Prayeth. Floyd Sutton, a bad actor, went to his death with a prayer on his lips. This fact was brought out the morning during the inquest over the body of the man, who fell victim to his own work. Saturday night, April 20th, in a battle with the police. At the close of his testimony Mr. J. A. Baker, former policeman, and the officers in the fight, was asked if Sutton made any statement after he was wounded. Yes, replied Mr. Baker, as he lay there on the ground he seemed to realize that it was all over with him. He turned his face to my wife and said let us pray. Then he started "Our Father, which art in heaven," he began to sink, "O Lord have mercy." The coroner's jury returned a verdict that Sutton had come to his death from a hemorrhage produced by four gun shot wounds, inflicted by the Cheyenne police while he was attempting to commit murder. The jury completely exonerated the officers from any criminal liability in connection with his-death. Whisky Is Responsible for the Act. Mr. Sutton had been drinking with another colored man at a saloon where Jordon Davis, a porter who served him with the drinks, asked him to pay for them. Sutton replied that he would pay the bartender, but would not pay him. The trouble started; several shots were fired, and Davis ran out of the saloon and around the corner of the street and into Mr. Baker's cafe. The bad man followed Davis in the cafe, and there Mr. Baker and the officers got into the big battle. Sutton was killed and one policeman shot in the leg. RACENEWS Gathered From Various Sources RACENEWS Gathered From Various Sources Lexington, Tenn., April 22.—Berry Noyes, the Negro who shot and killed Sheriff W. E. McBride near here last Saturday, was hanged in the courthouse yard today by a mob. The sheriff sought to arrest Noyes for violating the state prohibition law. Little Rock, Ark., April 24.—Capt. Eugene C. Rowan of Canton, Miss., was placed on trial by a court-martial at Camp Pike yesterday. Several witnesses testified today that Captain Rowan refused to order his company all of whom are white, to drill with Negroes. The order for drill was given by Col. Frederick B. Shaw. minutes before they were shown their places. At last the President of Shaw was told where they might be seated and as soon as they were seated they were ordered to move into the peanut gallery and in spite of the fact that it was announced that these seats would be reserved for colored people they were told that those seats were never intended for Negroes. While some of the students of the white State College hissed and jeered at the Shaw students, the President of Shaw University insisted that the young ladies should keep their seats but finding that the rudeness grew he decorously led the young ladies not to the Monroe. La., April 22. -Clyde Williams, Negro, indicted by the Oucahita parish grand jury Saturday, on charge with shooting with intent to murder, C. L. Thomas, Missouri Pacific station agent at Fawndale, La., several weeks ago, was taken from a deputy sheriff at McClain plantation, ten miles south of Monroe, early today by a dozen masked men and hanged to a tree. Williams was being brought here from Fawndale for trial. Chicago.—Lew Canter, independent builder and manager of the Grand theatre is the leading mover in a project to put out a big all-colored road show along the lines of the early Williams and Walker shows. Associated with him are King Lee Kraus and Sam Kramer. The show is to be called "The Whirl of Dixie," will have 40 in the cast, and feature John Rucker, the Alabama Blossom, and Harry Fiddler. The book and lyrics were written by Rucker. Rehearsals start in August, About $15,000 will be expended on the production, it was said by Cantor. Raleigh, N. C.—Raleigh's democracy was given a practical test on April 9, when the city welcomed Mr. McAdoo and the mayor proclaimed a general holiday. A general patriotic mass meeting was held at the city auditorium to boost the third Liberty Loan. Schools, Colleges and citizens in every walk of life, irrespective of color were urged to be present. The colored attendance promised to be large and it was announced by the committee and through the press that the east side of the auditorium would be reserved for colored people. When the young ladies of Shaw University arrived they were forced to wait several NO 27 minutes before they were shown their places. At last the President of Shaw was told where they might be seated and as soon as they were seated they were ordered to move into the peanut gallery and in spite of the fact that it was announced that these seats would be reserved for colored people they were told that those seats were never intended for Negroes. While some of the students of the white State College hissed and jeered at the Shaw students, the President of Shaw University insisted that the young ladies should keep their seats but finding that the rudeness grew he decorously led the young ladies not to the peanut gallery but back to the institution. When St. Augustine, a widely known school of the city learned of the action of Shaw her students also withdrew. DENVER TO HAVE A CIVIC CENTER NINE ACRES IN HEART OF THE CITY IMPROVED AND BEAUTIFIED Denver, Col.-The assured early completion of existing contracts virtually guarantees to Denver the use of its new civic center this year. Nine acres of some of the most valuable property in the heart of the city and facing the handsome granite capital building were acquired through condemnation proceedings seven or eight years ago. Succeeding municipal administrations have held different opinions as to the beautification of the tract, consequently it has been of little use to the people. Work begun last year under the direction of Mayor R. W. Speer, it is believed, will be completed early this year. The dominant feature of the civic center will be an open-air Greek theater, comprising a sunken space and cement tiers capable of seating 5000 people. Flanking the great platform where concert performances and pageants will be given will be, on either side. a series of ornamental columns roofed with heavy marble and granite slabs. Gardens, lagoons, bits of statuary, balustrades and other attractive features will be noted among the improvements of the outlaying grounds, where the populac and Denver's visitors may gather for evenings or afternoons of enjoyment. When completed, the Denver civic center will cost over $2,000,000. Photo by Western Newspaper Union. Max Breitung, who was indicted in 1916 in connection with German plots to destroy munition ships and has been Interned. TWO KILLED BY OUAKES CALIFORNIA TOWNS SUFFER ONE HALF MILLION PROPERTY LOSS Southern California Suffered Most But Some Damage Done in Arizona and Utah. San Jacinto, Cal., April 24.—Three more earthquake shocks during Monday night and early Tuesday made San Jacinto and Hemet "shiver," but added nothing to the destruction of the Sunday tremors which half wrecked the business district here and severely damaged Hemet. Even the totering walls of half-collapsed buildings seemed to have gained a sense of equilibrium during the successive earth rockings and twistings of Sunday and Monday and retained their balance. Los Angeles, Cal., April 23.—Nine earthquake shocks, severe in intensity, which began Sunday at 3:32 p. m. and extended over thirty hours, appeared Monday night to have completed their work of destruction, causing property damage roughly estimated at $500,000. Thirty hours of anxious waiting brought no further news of damage in all of southern California, which suffered most, or western Arizona and Utah, slightly affected, other than was previously reported. Hemet and San Jacinto, twin towns of the broad valley between the San Jacinto and Santa Ana ranges were half wrecked in their business sections and had their 400-odd homes jolted and jarred. Plate glass valued at thousands of dollars here, railroad water tanks at several points, building front at Banning and elsewhere, irrigation reservoirs and canals and countless chimneys suffered from the shock. August Carlson, who came here ill from Park City, Utah, and Frank E. Darnell, killed by a fall from the Santa Monica municipal pier, were the only deaths reported. Mooney Appeal Is Before Governor. Sacramento, Cal. April 25.—An announcement that he would "pay no attention whatever to the organized sending of telegrams and letters, nor to strikes or other demonstrations designed to influence" him in the case of Thomas J. Mooney, sentenced to hang, was made by Gov. William D. Stephens. An appeal for a pardon for Mooney, who was convicted of murder in connection with the Preparedness parade bomb explosion July 22, 1916, in San Francisco, is pending before the governor. Silver Climbs to 99 $ \frac{1}{4} $ Cents New York.—The government's plan to melt several hundred millions of silver dollars now in the treasury vaults, fixing an arbitrary price of $1 an ounce, has again stimulated demand for that metal in the local market. Two weeks ago bar silver was quoted at 91% cents. By steady degrees it has climbed to within a fraction of the price fixed by the Treasury Department, selling April 22 at 99% cents. One Italian Steamer Sunk. Rome.—One steamer of more than 1,500 tons and one steamer of less tonage were sunk during the week ending April 20. Nation Facing Coal Shortage. Washington.—The country faces a coal shortage of 75,000,000 tons next winter, it was announced at the fuel administration. Wheat Ships Promised Free Passage. Berne, Switzerland.—The German government has informed the Swiss government that ships loaded with cereals for Switzerland, even though flying an enemy flag, will have the right of free passage. They must, however, fly the Swiss flag beside the national flag of the vessel, and have the Swiss colors painted on the hull. Ryan Director of Aircraft Production. Washington.—John D. Ryan, the copper mine millionaire, is to be director of aircraft production. DUTCH TO REJECT TEUTONDEMANDS HUNS WANT RIGHT OF WAY FOR SHIPMENT OF CIVILIAN AND WAR SUPPLIES. KAISER TO SEIZE PORTS GERMAN DECREES, IF ACCEPTED, WOULD MEAN ABANDONMENT OF NEUTRALITY. London, April 24.—A Reuter dispatch from The Hague says: "Nothing is known in competent quarters here of the rumored German ultimatum threatening the occupation of Dutch ports unless certain demands are yielded." The German ultimatum to Holland is said to demand right of transit for civilian and war supplies on canals and railways. London, April 24—Battlefield events are overshadowed by the possibility that the little kingdom of Holland may be engulfed in the war, for Holland's entry into the struggle would upset all west front strategy. Holland adjoins the present battlefield, blockades German access to the sea from the Rhine, the Meuse and the Scheldt rivers and cuts off direct railroad communication with Germany from a large part of the Belgian front. All communication with Ostend, Ghent, Bruges, Brussels and Antwerp has to be carried on by the way of Aix-la-Chapelle. That is why the Pan-Germans have been trying to force Holland to give up its neutrality and to open up to German use the network of railroads, canals and rivers which would make the German front in Belgium strategically more powerful. This assault upon the integrity of Holland has not been popular with the German people themselves. But it is the old story of "military necessity," for the Pan-Germans. To them Holland's refusal to permit German travel to be carried across Holland to the German front in Belgium and the Dutch acquiescence in our ship requisition were the only opportunities for attempting to force The Hague government to make concessions to Germany which would end Holland's neutrality. The people of Holland don't wish war. But, like the people of Belgium, they are sensitive of their honor and they will fight the moment their neutrality is violated, even though they know that they will suffer the most. For the first result of Holland's participation in the war would be to make Holland a battlefield. Uruguay and Argentina are expected to declare war against Germany at an early date, according to Berlin advises forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph's correspondent at Amsterdam. The German newspapers have been notfled to prepare the public for this development, he adds. Washington. — German submarines now are starving neutral Holland, Switzerland, Spain and Sweden. Holland is badly in need of grain. Two Dutch ships loaded with grain are in Atlantic ports waiting to sail. They cannot sail until two other Dutch ships leave Dutch ports for this side. A third Dutch ship is held in an Argentine port with grain waiting similar release. Germany has threatened to torpedo Dutch ships leaving for the United States, cable dispatches say. Guatemala's entry into the war was regarded favorably in Washington for its moral effect on Central and South America. AMERICANS CAN BE COUNTED ON. Germany's Sacrifices on Western Front Barren of Results. Washington, April 24.—Germany's enormous sacrifices on the western front have been barren of results, says the War Department's weekly review of the military situation but should the present drive at channel ports fail, American strategists look for the enemy "to undertake a further and even more powerful thrust." The German attack in the northern salient, the statement asserts, cannot be viewed as the "final nor even the most determined onslaught of the enemy." German smashes at the American troops in the Toul sector have met with all the stubborn, gallant fighting spirit that has always characterized United States fighters. American military men here said that accounts of the week-end struggle proved that the Americans can be counted on. Over $21,000,000 in Third Loan Drive. Denver, April 24.—The total for Denver and the state in the Liberty campaign is $21,385,500, which is way over the top ten days ahead of time. Hun Drive Adds Million to Allies. London.—More than 1,000,000 soldiers have been gained by the allies in consequence of the German offensive, Winston Spencer Churchill, minister of munitions, said in an address to the American labor delegation. Clark Offered Missouri Senatorship. Jefferson City, Mo.—Governor Gardner tendered to Champ Clark, speaker of the House of Representatives, the appointment as senator to succeed the late William J. Stone. CAPTAIN KOENIG [Image of a man in a double-breasted coat and hat, standing with his hands on his knees.] Captain Koenig, late commander of an Interned German merchantman and a reserve officer in the Imperial German navy, has been put to work by Uncle Sam. He is one of a gang of prisoners who are "making little ones out of big ones." Under heavy guard the men are buoy breaking stones and building dams. "PROUD OF EVERY MAN" BAKER PRAISES ARMY IN FIRST SPEECH SINCE RETURN. Secretary Describes Conditions and Morale of Troops in Liberty Loan Address at Washington. Washington.—"We will do our part; you do yours," is the message from the American army in France to the American people that Secretary Baker delivered here at a Liberty loan rally in his first public address since his return from Europe. "We are fighting an adversary," Mr. Baker declared, "who has elected to make force the center of his political philosophy and belief—pure, naked force. It is not the doctrine upon which a permanent and beautiful civilization can be built; but we accept that challenge as it has been made. There is no answer except cold, relentless, adequate force." A tremendous crowd that packed the great Y. M. C. A. building to its capacity roared with applause as the war secretary reiterated the purpose of America and the allies. "When force is divorced from morality," he continued, "there is something in morality that engenders the force to overcome it. "There is no doubt as to the outcome. "The end of this war will not come when the line is broken. This war cannot end until a people's heart is broken, and those who have looked into the faces of the people of England, of France or of Italy, or the faces of those refugees leaving territory to be occupied, know that mere force can never break that heart." The aid of France and England and Italy had been generous, he said. All allied and American men and resources had been pooled until they were merged in one great identity. All the nations had lost their sense of distinction between "what is theirs and what is ours." The common purpose of all to beat back and crush German force, he said, had welded all into one. Going from the ports where American troops land to the front line trenches, Mr. Baker said, he had seen American soldiers by the tens of thousands and under every condition. "And I found them big and strong and brave and filled with fine determination. In all that time I saw not one of whom I was not proud that he was an American." Valor of Americans Praised. With the American Army in France. The shell torn village of Seicheprey, around which centered the hardest fighting in the recent heavy German attack on the American positions, appears to be destined to hold a proud place in the story of American participation in the world war. As further details of the engagement become known there are disclosed deeds which are fully in accord with the finest American traditions. Big Increases in Food to Allies. Washington.—America's contributions of food to the civilian populations of the allies increased enormously during March. Fire Razes $500,000 Ohio Plant. Lima, Ohio.—Three fires, breaking out simultaneously in the Lake Erie & Western shops here, practically wiped out the $500,000 plant. Boys at Front Will Finish Kaiser. Gallup, N. M.—"Don't be a 25-cent patriot when you can be a $5,000 patriot," Secretary of Treasury McAdoo advised a crowd assembled to meet his train at the Santa Fe depot here. Speaking from the steps of his coach the secretary appealed for heavy subscriptions for the third Liberty Loan "Lend the government the money and the boys at the front will finish the kalser," he declared. "Don't lend 25 cents on a Thrift Stamp when you can buy five thousand dollar bonds." 3 GERMANS RENEW DRIVE ON AMIENS THE COLORADO STATESMAN BOMB WHOLE BRITISH LINE FROM NORTH OF ALBERT TO JUNCTION WITH FRENCH. BRITISH WRECK HARBOR HAIG'S MEN REPULSE ATTACKS IN FLANDERS—GERMANS AND DUTCH ENVOYS QUIT. Western Newspaper Union News Service. London, April 25.—Heralded by heavy artillery preparation over a wide extent of the front, the enemy has made a new bid for Amiens, but according to reports, with only slight success, namely, the capture of the village of Villers-Bretonneux after all day fighting. Attacks in the other sectors have all been repulsed. The Mouth-Piece of the People of Colorado and the Entire West The official statement issued by the French war office last night says that Franco-American positions south of the Somme and on the Avre were attacked by the Germans in considerable force at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. This is the first intimation of the location of American troops on the Picardy front. After three weeks of preparation in the Somme, during which time they launched an offensive in Flanders, the Germans have resumed their hammering at the front door of Amiens. For days there has been heavy artillery firing along the northern sectors of the Somme salient, and finally the German infantry began their attempts to advance on the line passing Villers-Bretonneux, Hangard, Hailles and Castel. The first attacks were repulsed, but subsequent attacks centered about Villers-Bretonneux, have caused a British withdrawal from this village, according to a report from Field Marshal Haig. This marks a German gain of about a mile. Villers-Bretonneux is about eleven miles directly east of Amiens and is on the northern end of the latest fighting front. It is situated between the Somme and Luce rivers and, while it is flanked on the south by low-lying ground, it is backed by rolling hills to the west and northwest. ARELIABLE chronicle of their doings and progress; a faithful mirror of their wants, their hopes, their best aspirations. The fighting on the rest of the front where the Germans have resumed their drive toward the allied base of supplies in northern France has not, so far as known, resulted in any notable retirement from the part of the allies. The German official report issued on Wednesday was silent as to events in this sector of the front. THE COLORADO STATESMAN London, April 25.—Not only was the mouth of the canal at Zeebrugge blocked, but British sailors and marines who participated in the raid on the German submarine bases believe that they destroyed every gun on the mole, demolished the sheds throughout its entire length and blew up large stores of munitions contained in the sheds, according to reports by the survivors to the correspondent of the Daily Chronicle at a Kentish port. Amsterdam, April 25.—The Hetvolk announces that the German minister to The Netherlands has left The Hague for Berlin, and that the Dutch minister to Germany is on his way from Berlin to The Hague. The Berlin correspondent of Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant is informed by a person in authority that difficulties have arisen in the negotiations between Germany and Holland and that the negotiations are not making headway. Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business of professional men and women. London, April 24. — The British gained ground east of Robecq, according to Field Marshal Halg's report, and improved their position around Meteren. Numerous prisoners were captured. Berlin claims that thirty British planes were brought down the past two days. The fighting continued in the region of Aveluy wood, near Albert. The British advanced their line south of the wood some 250 yards along a front of 1,000 yards. Otherwise there was little change in the situation. An excellent family journal speaking to and for many thousand colored citizens. Washington, April 23.—Gen. Pershing's first report on the German assault upon the American and French forces in the Toul sector Saturday is understood to indicate that the Americans sustained more than 200 casualties, and to estimate the German losses at between 300 and 400. With the American Army in France, April 23.—"Our troops were overwhelmed by a superiority of numbers, but fought to a finish." TWODOLLARSAYEAR This was the official characterization by a field commander of the American troops, who successfully repulsed an enemy onslaught in the Toul sector, in his report to headquarters. London.—British naval forces Tuesday raided the German submarine bases of Ostend and Zeebrugge, the admiralty announces. Five old cruisers which had been filled with concrete for use in blocking the channels were run aground, blown up and abandoned by their crews. Amsterdam.—A dispatch from a point on the Belgian border reports that fourteen Belgians, including a priest and a nun, have been shot at Antwerp on the charge of esplonage. Pithy News Notes From All Parts of Colorado Western Newspaper Union News Service. COMING EVENTS. May 14-16—Colorado Sunday School Association annual convention at University of Colorado. July 8-13—Meeting National Association of Colored Women in Denver, Sept. 23-28—Colorado State Fair at Pueblo. Loyalty to his country and a desire to do his part in spite of his advanced years were the direct cause of the death of James Barton Adams, one of the earliest and best known newspaper men Denver has known and a western poet whose work has been read from coast to coast, who died in Vancouver, Wash. Mr. Adams celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday on April 17. A widow and son survive. "The world needs boys more just at present than it does girls. Give us soldiers," is the cry of the allies." This opinion recently has been often expressed by T. H. Walker, correspondent in Denver for the Associated Press. Proof that Mr. Walker believes in the opinions he expresses was given when an eight-pound boy was born to Mrs. Walker. The count now is two boys and two girls. Nickels and dimes the boys and girls are saving for July 4 fireworks and crackers are to go toward thrift war stamps, if the plan of Capt. John Evans, director of the stamp savings program in Colorado, is carried to conclusion. Colorado people on April 23rd had invested more than $21,000,000 in United States bonds of the Third Liberty loan—both Denver and the state exceeding their quotas. Word has been received of the death of Jacob Schueler, 83, pioneer of Colorado, at his home in Colorado Springs. He had lived in Colorado fifty-seven years. Hosa lodge, Denver's new pavilion on Genesee mountain in the mountain parks will be open May 15, and the formal opening will be Decoration day. A veritable plague of epidemics has spread over Brighton. Many children are ill with whooping cough, measles, scarlet fever and pneumonia. Costilla county's quota was $27,100, total subscriptions exceeded $41,000 during the first week of the campaign and are still coming in. Federal approval of eight post road projects in the state has been announced, the work entailing an expenditure of $556,000. Women of Montrose are exhibiting 1,500 garments which they have made for shipment to the destitute children of France and Belgium. The finding of a ten-foot vein of potash on the old Lykins ranch in the foothills near Longmont -has caused considerable interest. Edgar J. Bancroft has been appointed postmaster at Palisade, succeeding W. D. Newton, who died several months ago. Many Colorado women will attend the General Federation of Women's Club meetings at Hot Springs, Ark., April 29 to May 10. The Fall river road in Grand county will be improved and worked with a steam shovel, and five miles of new road will be built. Nearly every county in the state had oversubscribed its quota for Third Liberty Loan bonds a week before the campaign closed. Ornamental metal posts are being distributed on streets of Grand Junction in preparation for a "white way." Beet growers of the Loveland district voted to urge the planting of more beets for the present season. P. L. Balfe, Jr., convicted in the District Court at Littleton, Feb. 4, 1917, of unlawfully handling intoxicating liquors, has appealed the case to the Supreme Court. The bridge across Wolf creek has been completed. The bridge is just east of Mount Harris, and has a span of fifty-four feet. Mineral water, highly acid in quality, was discovered at a depth of over 3., 200 feet in the Columbine oil well near Pueblo. The Mountain Top Mining Company of Telluride shipped a carload of ore to the Salida smelter which netted $5., 230.77. Nine million dollars has been loaned to farmers residing in the territory covered by the Wichita, Kan., land bank. Fremont county has to its credit in the third Liberty loan the sum of $525,000. The quota fixed was $161., 500. Dr. Ranulph Hudston left Denver for Camp Cody, N. M., to resume active duty with Base Hospital No. 29. April 21 was observed by miners of Southern Colorado in commemorating the memory of the men, women and children who lost their lives in the battle of Ludlow four years ago. Highest price ever paid on Denver stock market was given for 41 steers from Longmont averaging 1,217 lbs., the price being $15.60, which is nearly a dollar above previous record. Mrs. Chloe Wood, aged 75 years, was almost instantly killed at Greeley by being struck by an automobile driven by Miss Juna Steck, a school teacher of Brighton. CENTENNIAL STATE ITEMS. A daily mail route has been authorized from Granada to Two Buttes to begin July 1. The erection of a $100,000 annex to the high school building at Greeley is under contemplation. Many rural schools in southern Colorado closed the last of March to allow the children to assist with the planting of crops. One man was killed, another maimed and a third slightly injured in an explosion which occurred in the boiler room at the Greeley sugar factory. Fifty milk producers have perfected an organization at Rocky Ford which has as its object the betterment of conditions pertaining to this rapidly growing industry. The people of the city and county of Denver have purchased a $150,000 site for the U. S. army recuperation camp which the government will establish at a cost of $500,000. By order of Judge Ira C. Rothgerber of the Denver County Court, $7,000 in estate funds held in trust by the state treasurer, were diverted into the purchase of bonds of the third Liberty loan. Women unfortunate at the State Hospital for the Insane at Pueblo are knitting and sewing for the Red Cross, according to Mrs. James Williams, president of the Colorado Board of Charities. It is considered likely that the Colorado State Agricultural College at Fort Collins will be temporarily taken over by the United States government and converted into a mechanical training camp. Peter S. Roy, one of the most widely known mining and real estate men in Colorado, died at Black Hawk. He resided at Denver, and was 64 years old. He was the first man to strike oil in Colorado. Skilled mechanics in seventy-five occupations are wanted immediately in the various units of General Pershing's army in France, Provost Marshal John Evans notified draft boards of Colorado. John Thomas Dennis, who was on board the naval collier Cyclops, recently reported lost, is the son of Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Dennis, Olathe. He enlisted as a seaman at Des Moines in October, 1976. The coal mining camp at Crested Butte has subscribed over $32,000 for Third Liberty bonds, while its quota was only $22,203, and the miners expect to more than double the quota before the campaign ends. Inheritance tax collections during the first fifteen days of April totaled $6,566.48, according to a statement issued by the state inheritance tax collector. This makes in all for the biennial period to date $447,424.28. No damage to crops or fruit has been done by the cold, fruit being very backward, according to reports from Fort Morgan. The large acreage of winter wheat is in fine condition, owing to heavy rains. The Colorado Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention in Denver, May 14, 15, 16. The state at large is expected to send at least one thousand delegates and Denver county will furnish an equal number. While taking a physical examination at the British Canadian recruiting mission, in Denver, Robert C. Spier, who was one of six recruits to leave for Canada received a telegram containing the information that his brother had been killed in the trenches of France. One hundred gallons of whisky and three automobiles were seized by Captain Grove and three members of the state constabulary, near Fort Collins. W. S. Speer, Joe Flick and Jack Curriedor, all of Denver, are held in the county jail on a charge of illegally importing liquor. Pig and chicken sale held at Iliff for the benefit of Red Cross was a most successful one, over $1,000 being realized. One chicken sold for $400 and a rabbit sold for $65. An army of hundreds of thousands of tourists, including many who used to go to Switzerland or tour Europe before the war, is expected to invade the West this summer, and the Denver Tourist Bureau and other similar agencies in the state are preparing to take care of Colorado's quota. Colorado's drive to save 800 babies this year as a part of the national program of the child welfare department of the United States Department of Labor was opened at the capital at the call of Mrs. James Rae Arneill, chairman of the welfare committee of the Colorado Woman's Council of Defense. Appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court has been taken by Phillip Cohen, convicted of the robbery of Mrs. Harry T. Nolan in the Model roadhouse. Supersedeas was asked from the Adams County Court because of several alleged errors, said to involve the presiding judge and members of the jury. William S. Munn of Aurora was advised by the War Department of the death of his son, Donald H. Munn, April 15 in a Liverpool, Eng., hospital. The young man died of lung trouble. He enlisted with the Seventh engineering regiment last September. Mms. Schuman-Heink cannot hold her concerts in the Denver Auditorium May 23 and 24. She wired Mayor Speer that she is now singing for the government and asked that he postpone the concerts to about June 12. The mayor granted the postponement. BRITISH TROOPS CAPTURE VILLERS ALLIED ARMY YIELDS GROUND ON FLANDERS FRONT IN DESPERATE BATTLE. 600 TEUTON PRISONERS GERMAN DEAD HEAPED ABOUT TOWN THAT IS KEY TO AMIENS FRONT. Western Newspaper Union News Service. With the British Army in France, April 26.—The great double German drive in the Somme and Armentieres sectors, which began Wednesday morning, has developed into a terrific struggle. The tide of battle has surged to and fro during the last two days, with the decision still in the balance. The British, having been forced back out of Villers-Bretenneux, launched a counter attack and swept the Germans back almost to the lines which were held before the present fighting began, and took over 600 prisoners, and German dead are heaped about the town. The French have been driven back out of Hangard-en-Santerre, but are holding their positions close by, while on the line southwest of Ypres, the British have been compelled to withdraw slightly before furious attacks along the Meteren-Ballleul-Wytschaete line. Wounded Americans are arriving at a hospital behind the French line in the Somme sector, showing that Gen. Pershing's men are bearing their share of the burden of the great battle. Notwithstanding the frantic preparations made by the Germans for a continuance of their drive toward Amiens and the extreme violence of the fighting, their gains thus far in that region have been very small. Along the line from Albert south to Castel, except at Hangarden-Santerre, the German assaults have been hurled back by the allied forces, which are strongly posted on the higher ground to which they retired during the last days of the German drive in Picardy. It is unofficially reported that four to six German divisions, or from 48,000 to 72,000 men have been hurled at the British and French lines near Ypres. The retirement of the British in this sector must have been small, for there are no great gains reported by Berlin so far. It was rumored Thursday that Mont Kemmel, a dominating height north of Wulverghem, had been taken by the enemy but this has not been confirmed. That only slight gains have been made anywhere along the two fronts which have been subjected to attack is proof that the allies are prepared to defend their positions. In the last three weeks the Germans have hurried up heavy cannon to the Somme battle ground and have marched many fresh divisions to the points where they have been held for the moment of attack. Raiding operations are reported along the French lines east of Montdidier. Washington.—The number of Americans killed in the German attack of April 20 near Selcheprey was less than a dozen and the number of injured was about twenty. These figures appeared to give support to the German claim that 183 Americans were captured, since it previously had been admitted that the American casualties were around 200. Arizona Labor Against Strike. Tucson, Ariz., April 26.—By a unanimous vote, the Tucson Central Trades Council declared in resolutions that "no strike or other action which will impede or delay war preparations will be recognized or enforced by this council." The strike proposed by the executive committee of the Arizona Federation of Labor on May 1, as a demonstration against the alleged persecution of Thomas Mooney, is declared to be "without reason or justification, and will cause delay and perhaps disaster in war preparations." Losses by U. S. Marines. Washington.—The total losses of the brigade of marines with the American expeditionary force in France so far reported was announced by Maj. Gen. Barnett, commandant of the corps, as 278, divided as follows: Killed in action, twenty-two; died from wounds, ten; died from accidents, two; wounded in action, 244. All the dead are enlisted men, but eight officers—two captains and six lieutenants—were among the wounded. Sixteen Indicted for Prager Hanging. Edwardsville, Ill.—Indictments were returned against sixteen persons by the grand jury which investigated the lynching on April 5 of Robert Paul Prager at Collinsville. Twelve indictments were against civilians and charged murder, and four were against policemen charging malfeasance in office. Count Szerenyi Is Hungarian Premier. Zurich—Count Joseph Szerenyi has been appointed Hungarian premier. "PRUSSIC ACID" FATAL "PRUSSIC ACID" FATAL Liberty Bonds Will Prove Highly Successful Antidote. Average Dose of Remedy Is From $50 to $5,000—Ample Evidence Why Immediate Provision Should Be Made. By LEIGH MITCHELL HODGES of the Vigilantes. Prior to August' 1914, prussic acid was known as one of the deadliest poisons, but comparatively few persons were killed by it. Since that time German autocracy has killed and maimed millions and jeopardized the life and liberty of all free nations by wholesale use of a new kind of prussic acid—a "hydrocyanide" of brute force which, if not hindered, will be as fatal to freedom as the prussic acid of the laboratory to him who inhales its deadly vapor. With this deadlier prussic acid, the kalser and his crew are trying to poison the minds as well as the bodies of those who will not submit to the domination of might. Thus far he and his hell mates have succeeded fairly well, but a new antidote for this poison will check the peril if amply applied. Americanism is its name, and the method of application is as follows: As soon as symptoms of the poisoning appear—either in the form of trench, air or submarine raids or German propaganda-planting, take one large dose of Americanism in the form of Third Liberty Loan bonds. The effect will be instantaneous. At once the purchaser will pass from a state of approaching despair to an unprecedented degree of satisfaction at having backed up the boys who are fighting for freedom and the millions of men and women who are working to help win the war. This will be followed by a sense of security in having strengthened our defenses against devilism, and at the same time the effect on the foe will be that of a powerful emetic, causing them to throw up their hands in horror at the thought of such whole-hearted support of the Allied Cause. For the average American the dose suggested is from $50 to $5,000—taken daily in small quantities over a long period, or swallowed at one time and followed by a feeling of happiness which cannot be appreciated until experienced. And while this is suggested as the most admirable antidote for this poison, it also possesses the peculiar quality of providing a "pill" for Kaiser Bill at the same time. Testimonials from millions of Americans who already have used this remedy and like it so well that they are going to lay in another large supply, make clear the use for buying your bonds early! WORLD WANT By BARNETTA BROWN of the Vigilantes. Place your elbows on your knees, put your head in your hands, and think. Many strange things are happening. Unprecedented conditions abound. Those who have carefully studied the world situation tell us that we may have to face widespread world want if we are not forethoughted and forehanded. With millions of men turned from their usual occupation of helping to provide the necessaries of life, depending on others for food and clothing while they fight, the industrial order is thrown completely out of balance. The ship of state is passing through troubled waters. What can we do, what must we do, to insure safe passage? How to Prevent It. World want cannot be prevented by hoardings. Neither is anyone's safety dependent on the amount of money he has hidden away. Safety depends on the sane, wise, unselfish use of the resources of the nation. Every man's resources are the resources of the nation. Safety depends on the willingness of the individual to share now with the government every resource he possesses—thought, activities, money. The right, free use of these, our powers, should be towards production, not restriction. Of what avail will money be later, if there should be little or nothing to buy? The government is trying to speed up production. It will try harder by-and-by. Help on towards your own safety and the safety of all by helping the government. Therefore, buy Thrift stamps, War Saving stamps, Liberty bonds. So do you put your hand, with all the other hands, on the helm of our ship, and become one of the pilots who will steer it through the storm to a safe harbor. "Wool" From Cork. The department of overseas trade has been informed through a reliable channel that a Spanish firm is manufactaring "wool" from cork, which it is claimed, may with advantage be substituted for natural wool in the manufacture of mattresses, pillows, quilts, etc. This material is stated to be cleaner and lighter than wool. Coal said to be equal in quality to the best American steaming coal has been discovered in Venezuela. SATISFIED CUSTOMERS SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Means that those who come back to us again and again to buy after they've made their first purchase at our store always receive satisfactory service. They know that whatever we sell them is thoroughly reliable. They know we do not ask more than fair profit on our sales. They know they can rely on our advice—truth is our stand-by. They know that carefulness, honesty, courteousy, cleanliness and promptness characterize us. 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R. DRESSOR York 1327J ```markdown ``` WALLACE CLOW South 315J PRESBYTER- IAN PASTOR HONORED )RADG\27% STATESMAN. FE COLORADONSA ATESMA ee Es si - sa? ay oat CaP al Pe eee St et | eee Ta CLA (Be 1G amg Le gigi OE FB Yee A es Be i ay eT ee oe els 4, “fe OI pe ‘<= BOS, D.D. RIVERS... sce scssceeeeeseseeeeeessenessepecsseas ess PROpEtOton 1824 Curtin Street, Room 25. Phone Main 7417. Exteted as second-class metter at the postoffice in the City of Denver, Colo, SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Three Montha ... i. sss ecccsscccceceescreccecccnsccscsensacssersscerecesens 000 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Reading notices, ten lines or les#, 10 cents per line. Each additional line over ten lines, 6 cents per line, Display advertising, 60 conta 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 lc and 2c stamps taken. No discounts allowed on Jess than three months’ contract. Cash must, accom- Dany ail orders from parties unknown to us. Further particulars on application Communications to receive attention must be newsy, upon important sub- fects, plainly written only upon one side of the paper, must reach us Tues- ae the Tuuthor, "No manuscript returned, unless stampe are sent for postage. days, if possible, anyway not later than Wednesdays, and bear the signature ‘Ail ‘communications of a personating nature that ate not complimentary Wil toe ere O RS ae tare ag ee thin pacar: A BANQUET OF POTENTIAL CHARACTER, promoted by Mrs. Goldie Hughes, with the following persons: Misses Jennie Harris, Julia A, Wilson, Bessie J. White, Mesdames Nellie Lander, Lula J. Brown, Lilly Hughes, Messrs, W. S. Evans, J. 1, Butler, W, F. Lander and W. Brickter, surprised Rev. J. A. ‘Thos-Hazell, pastor of the People’s Presbyterian Church, last Friday night. The occasion being the eve of the minister's birthday. The chapel was most attractively decor- ated. Mr. J. R. Woolridge, as toast- master, most graciously presided. The audience was composed of the faithful members, their friends and well-wishers of the church. Partict- pants on the program: Misses Cleo Hobson, Mabel Cole, G. Striplin, Prof. V. Spratlin, Attorney F. Taggart, W. A. Gatewood. Never in the _ his- tory of the church has there been a better social and Christian spirit ex- hibited than on this occasion. The presence of the membership and friends was another evidence of the Jove and esteem in which the pastor is held. Mr. W. F. Lander presented a most elegant birthday cake manu- factured by a distinguished Seotch- man, representing the birthplace of Presbyterianism. Inscribed on the bosom of the cake was the official title of the pastor with the name of the donor. The program selections were all strong and felicitous. The address of Judge Taggert was full of enconium, Mr, Gatewood's witty and humorous. Miss Wilson's pointed, though brief. Miss Striplin's paper was a review of the PROGRESS OF THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS, By request, the paper is published. Rev. Thos-Hazell responded most feelingly to all the good things said of him. He thanked the people for the kind remembrance and the ex- pression of their devotion to him, and further assured all that the Peo- ple’s Church had reached the merid- jan of success and prosperity this NINTH YEAR of his pastorate. The supper was well prepared, sump- tuous and appetizing, After much of fun and good time the gathering dis- persed long after 11 o'clock. OUR PART OF THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN. HILE those in authority did not apportion any amount to the people W of our race as their part of the Third Liberty Loan, yet we cannot help from referring to “our part’ after listening to a member of a banking firm who spoke in complimentary but surprising terms of our people's contribution to the Government's request. Alike the white popu- lation, many of our citizens in the first loan might not have grasped the situation fully, although to our knowledge, a fair percentage of Denverites and people of larger cities subscribed largely, their fraternal societies, ete., contributing in no small measure to the success of the required sum. But now that we are fully alive to our responsibility resting upon the nation, not a few with large sums—but as this bank member tells us—the many with small, showing the \heartfelt actioh in the cause and the spirit of devotion to duty possessed by our people. Denver, not content with rais- ing her quota, is again determined to show that a maintenance of her place among the cities of this country is her chief purpose, surpassing her allotment by $2,000,000, and Colorado resolves to be reckoned with when the honor roll is called, proving that there is no longer that imaginary de- markation between West and East, but the Union stands for one and all, with a ‘Hurrah! over the top!” for our state in its endeavor to record a substantial surplus over the amount to be raised. ‘There is a remarkable feature accompanying the spirit of giving in this loan, which causes parents and children to be so impressed with the na- tion’s burden, now that Great Britain is calling upon us to relieve her of the support of some of our associates in war, that the Boy Scouts are ad- vertising the sale of bonds, and having until May 4 to do their bit, they are as anxious in their competition with experienced agents to prove their usefulness and their marked ideals in shouldering their portion of the re- sponsibility. Listening to the conversations of these youngsters as they engage you for a minute or two with such earnestness, you cannot pass them without aiding them in their efforts, and having a few days more, everyone that can help should do so as a proof of our loyalty to race and country, The payments are easily planned, and William Parks, leader of our Boy Scouts, is supplied with all the papers, ete., to enroll you as a purchaser of one bond or more if you require. An award of a medal is offered from Washington to every boy selling a certain amount of bonds, and fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, can do their part by showing now their cooperation in supporting the Government in this time of stress, which must help in the greater.cause—the demolition of race barriers and race obstructions in the near future. . On with the work! Let success be unconfined to the narrow, limited sphere of a race, but as THE COLORADO STATESMAN in its usual way puts it, get on the broad-gauge, extend your usefulness, and participating in everything that involves the duty of the citizen to his country; we may meet obstruction but never extermination, as by our deeds we will be so interwoven in national representation that to destroy a branch may tend to the uprooting of the tree. We have done our part this time, and will be ready to do it at the next call. PROGRESS OF THE PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH _UN- DER THE LEADERSHIP OF REV. J. A, THOS-HAZELL FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS, BY MISS G, M. STRIPLIN. E have gathered here tonight W my friends, the object of our coming together has a dual meening. We have adopted this method of securing funds for the pro- moting of our work here. And fur- ther to show in our feeble way our appreciation to Rey. Thos-Hazell for his most helpful and wise leadership. We are not able to appreciate fully his true worth neither to the commun- ity or to the church, Rey. Thos-Ha- zell came to the People’s Church quite nine years ago, He found here a church very much run down, the membership greatly depleted. With the assistance and kindness of one of the White Presbyters he was enabled to get around to see those members who had strayed away, the result was that they returned to the church, the membership at this time being only 15 communicants. “Rey, Thos-Hazell was not long in finding out the church work in Denver was up-hill work and different indeed to what he had been accustomed to in other places, and if there were to be a Col- ored Presbyterian Church in Denver that it meant much hard labor and many sleepless nights trying to de- vise ways and means for the devel- opment of the work. He was handi- ‘capped from the yery beginning, as he found quite a large debt on the church property with a few, poor, though hard working parishioners to assume this obligation of $20,000. On the other hand hé did not have the co-operation and I might add the good will and sympathy of some of the sis- ter churches; for what mattered whether there was a Colored Presby- terian Church in Denver or not. He soon found this out and learned to stand alone. Being a man well fitted for his life's work in every respect these discouraging features of the work did not deter him. No obstacle seemed too great for him to over- come, So we see him through all these years working with might and main, As a result we have seen the People’s Church grow from a mere handful to a membership of 139, It is not necessarily quantity so much we need as quality. Many found the standard of Presbyterianism was too high for them and wisely and kindly took French leave. To the ordinary minister these obstacles would have been very discouraging, not so, how- ever, with Rev. Thos-Hazell. His motto seemingly was, “I can do all things through Christ which strength- eneth me.” ‘Therefore what had he to fear? Under his leadership the church has grown from a state of in- significance to that of importance in the lives and hearts of the citizens of Denver. The People’s Church has become a force to contend with in the community life of the Queen City of the Plains and beyond the Imits of the City and County of Denver. The first step the Presbyter took was to indoctrinate the membership into the principles of Presbyterianism the majority of the members being of other denominational —_ persuasion. Through his pulpit discourses we learn that preaching is teaching. ‘Those of us who had been accus- tomed to a more ‘emotional mode of worship he has endeavored to show that God is an intelligent Being Who ‘is not deaf, neither is He a thousand ‘miles off, but He is ever present to ‘interpret even a sincere sigh and that this God knows our thoughts be they uttered or unexpressed. Again he has shown us that the money which we pay into the church is an act of WHITES CONFLICT AS TO WHAT CONSTITUTES DEMOCRACY. F WE must glory in this DEMOCRACY that President Wilson feels is J the only surety and safeguard for the preservation of our civilization, and that reformation of the autocracy of some nations of the world to bring about perpetual peace, then certain classes of the, white population of this country better begin to study this new lesson, and so commit it to memory that they can have immediate use of it to their great advantage, for the present world's turmoil has proven that no nation can entertain the idea of its people HALF SLAVE AND HALF FREE, and to our mind the MENTAL SLAVE is a greater menace than the PHYSICAL SLAVE, and if the judgment of the better class of whites (that is the class fearless in its stand for right, and bold in its assertion against wrong) does not prevail to the extent of removing this cancerous element in the nation, then after we are through with the outer world we will have to start in again to cor- rect internal issues of so great a magnitude as to possibly merit the jeer and mockery of other nations.. > This RACE DISCRIMINATION, RACE HATE and DAMNABLE PET- ‘TY PREJUDICE in high places, church and state, are assuming such large proportions that the defiant white man is becoming blind to the spirit of unrest that he is gradually strengthening in the minds of certain members of the population, and while some whites are endeavoring to so act as not to be the laughing stock of our enemies, there are others engaging every thought and action to prove that our democracy is one-sided. Now we are willing to sometimes overlook some things or incidents of ill that come from illiterate sources, but when they emanate from what is termed the representative and authoritative side, we cannot denounce too much with all our mental vigor these unrighteous and unlawful acts. Follow closely these incidents happening within the last fortnight: Discrimination at Raleigh, North Carolina, when Secretary McAdoo ad- dressed a patriotic mass meeting, boosting Third Liberty Loan. Even though Negro female students of Shaw University and St. Augustine School occupied the place reserved for them on the east side of the Auditorium, they were hissed and jeered and ordered to the peanut gallery. The presi- dent of the University with the dignity common to such educators, decor- ously led his young ladies not to the.peanut gallery, but out of the Audi- torium back to their institution, and St. Augustine followed. Again, a cap- tain in Uncle Sam's army, who possibly may go to France and may have black troops under him, refused to order his white company of soldiers to drill alongside black American soldiers, according to the testimony of sev- eral witnesses at a trial at Camp Pike, This foolhardy officer disobeyed the military command of Col. Frederick B. Shaw, and now Capt. Eugene ©, Rowan of Canton, Miss., faces court-martial. The Methodist Episcopal Church, North and South, failed to agree on a unity of purpose at its Con- ference held recently, the Negro question or problem being the hindrance to reunion, as it was the cause of the split in 1844. 3 Many other citations could be offered, but these facts are too well known for further enumeration. Now THE COLORADO STATESMAN is asking this dominant race, this great power, why the conflict among itself? You have the numbers, you have the money, you haye the power, and feel- ing that the, majority will prove by their acts what constitutes democracy, why not in this drive include this minority and silence him for all times. He is offering aid in an artful way to the enemy. Let's get rid of him. ‘What do you say? so many peoplo think. Through him we learn that the church was never intended by God to be run by enter tainments as so many would have it, but rather by the Biblical method of regular, individual and proportionate giving that finds expression in a fuller, more complete, richer and) more acceptable way than even the tithing of the Old Testament Econ- omy, Rey. ‘Thos-Hazell has adopted that form of worship which lends solemn- ity and dignity to the services, Those who worship with us go away greatly impressed feeling that truly they have been to the House of God, and not to a theater or some similar place of amusement, They realize “the Lord is in His Holy Temple, let all the earth keep silent before Him.” ‘Through plans initiated by the pastor the debt of $20,000 has been substan- tially reduced to $1,200 in nine years. ‘Through his plea before the Presby- tery of Denver that august body of churchmen have commissioned Dr. Chas, G. Williams, retiring Modera- tor of Denver Presbytery and member of the National Home Mission Com- mittee of the Presbyterian Church, U. S.A. representing the Rocky Mountain District, to visit New York City next month’ and appear before the Presbyterian Board of Church Erection for the purpose of securing a cancellation of the $1,200 indebted- ness, Rev, Thos-Hazell has invested by way of gift hundreds of dollars for the help and development of the work ofthe church of which he is Presbyter. He has sacrificed his health by living in quarters damp and cramped beneath the dignity of a Presbyter of the church, isolated if you please from companionship. This if you please was in order not to in- cur any extra expense upon the church. His one desire and thought was to uplift and enlighten the pew that none be left in ignorance. Rey. Thos-Hazell has been preacher, teach- er, choirdirector, Moderator, | Secre- tary, organist, organizer, initiator of ways and means, janitor, visitor of the sick and those in distress, Right- ly speaking he has been brains for the whole church. Aside from all of the aforenamed duties imposed upon him, he has prepared and preached regularly two sermons a Sabbath, never having repeated but one, and that by request. If that is not enough to make one sit up and take note it is because you haven't all that is due you. This man has un- der his directorship built up a well- organized choir that would do credit to’any church, They prepare and sing a class of music that the average church does not and cannot appre- ciate. Being a man of refinement, education, culture and ripe scholar- ship, a noted Bible student who is well yersed in all things pertaining to Presbyterianism and parliamentary usages, a peer of his white co-Presby- ters, the Presbytery of Denver deem it a pleasure and honor to select him Moderator for the Presbyterial year 1915-16 and thus bringing honor to the church and to the race, The hon- or did not stop here, however, we were made to feel even more proud of him when he, with Blder Willis S. Evans, were elected by the same body of men as Commissioners to the Twelfth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U. 8. A., that held its sessions at Atlantic City, N. J., May, 1915, That being the high- est court of the Presbyterian church. There it was these brethren had the opportunity to discuss and vote upon the great issues of te day. It was in this assembly that Elder Evans, the only Negro of the 50 Bl- Jers, setved the elements of Bread and. Wine to 4,000 participants at the Assembly Communion service. It was there our pastor put up the fight ‘0 abolish the existence of the Freed- men’s Board and merge the Freed- men’s and Home Mission Boards to- gether. The result being that Dr. Lee, Presbyter of the First African Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia was tendered the office of Field Sec- etary for the Colored work of the North. All of us undoubtedly have ead our Pastor’s masterful address ielivered before the Presbytery of Denver at the Hyde Park Church n the winter of 1917 on the proposi- ion of the Merger of the Colored and White Boards. His retiring Modera- or’s sermon delivered in the First Avenue Presbyterian Church in 1916 n_the subject, “THE CHURCH IN MORTAL CONFLICT,” quickened the onscience of the Presbytery to ac- ion of righteousness where the Ne- sro question was involved. Rev. Phos-Hazell puts forth every effort as | benefactor of the race in and out- ‘ide of his church. He is found here nd there preaching, lecturing, giving yympathy and advice to those who nay ask of him. Last, but not least, his minister is a farmer of unusual uecess, To the pew I will say give redit and honor where ft is due. All f us have not been loyal. We have een knockers rather than boosters, jut from this time onward I trust hat we will do all in our power for he development of the work here. How much better it is to give flow- rs and kind words while we can en- joy them, Now, to the Pastor, while Aus A-scan gaa ml eas ea cS lg The Jaywalker. ‘What of the jaywalker? He crosses the street dingonally. The motorman leans and shouts. The cop flourishes his club. His whistle shrills. ‘The au- tos toot. Unknown to the jaywalker the crossing calls to him. In the hos- pital nurses prepare bandages; and at home a dog howls for his master.— Seattle Post-Intelligencer, CPA | STYLE HEADQUARTERS] —— Where Society Beanh Slotten are sold SS Remarkable Values e e Newest Spring Suits ee of | = a | | ol TN i | se Society Brand Clothes Soriety Brand Clothes We truly say remarkable values at $20. Re- | markable because everything that is used in the tailoring of these hand-made UNION LABEL SUITS—from the buttons to the rich fabrics—has advanced in the past few weeks from 25 to 50%. We offer them to you at the pre-advance prices at which we bought them. These opportunities for extraordinary savings are yours now. A Ce 5 fe by C4 . > o ® $3 Men’s s¢ a and Young Men's $. A Union Label Suits s, i Special at a 5 Cy ‘a 7 ry a ) S $ oe | So 4 oe » } Dé « y ee et ve ae Se eee zi 77 29 ‘Roxbury aT. Union Label Hats a These splendid Hats give Ree ice autacermceaeceren cs eee ee Waris = the country by exponents of Union Labor. ® —$3.00 —————————————— SSS >) NS Buy Gia ASS Third “WBA BES NS Liberty aR ee Loan Bonds CFI : Durham, N. C.—The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association has purchased $65,- 000 worth of bonds of the Third Liberty Loan. The association subscribed for $35,000 of the sec- ond issue of the bonds which makes a total investment for this organization of $100,000. Be Fair With Children. Do not keep a lst of your children's faults constantly before you, and do not, if you would be happy and at the same time make these little ones hap- py, elaborate upon their failings before company. On the other hand, if you must speak of the day's events, empha- size thelr good deeds, tell of the splen- did work done during school hours, and admit in the right spirit that these small members of the household save you many weary steps. Western Beef Co. 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. PHONE CHAMPA 1641. 2048 LARIMER STREET DENVER, COLO. Opposite the Three Rules. Bolden Bros. Cafe & Lunch Room 924 NINETEENTH STREET, DENVER, COLORADO BOLDEN BROS. BARBER SHOP Baths, Electric Massage FIRST-CLASS SERVICE R. B. BOLDEN, Manager 926 19th St., Denver The Champa Pharmacy 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 PRACTICAL HATTERS RENOVATORS, BLEACHERS DYERS AND FINISHERS Of Gents' and Ladies' Hats of Every Description 1624 Champa St., Denver, Colo. Meats, Fancy and Staple Groceries 1864 CURTIS STREET Corner Nineteenth. Denver, Cola The MARKET COMPANY Wholesale and Retail Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fish and Oysters Hotels and Restaurants Our Specialty. Fresh and Cured Telephones Main 4302, 4303, 4304, 4305 622-636 15th Street Denver, Colorado The Housewife and the War (Special Information Service, United States Department of Agriculture.) TOWN REST ROOMS FOR RURAL WOMEN LAUREN REST ROOMS Sometimes Quarters in a Courthouse, Free of Rent, Are Available—A Women's Organization Was Allowed $100 From County Appropriations to Buy the Furniture in This Room. Sometimes Quarters in a Courthouse, Free of Rent, Are Available—A Women's Organization Was Allowed $100 From County Appropriations to Buy the Furniture in This Room. REST ROOMS FORtron in charge. A gas burner is provided for heating water or milk. The room is heated by a coal stove. REST ROOMS FOR NEEDS OF WOMEN Financing Rest Room. In financing a rest room two items of expense are to be considered—initial cost of furnishing and the annual cost of maintenance. A rest room may be financed wholly or partly by the women's organizations until arrangements are made to meet the expenses through public appropriations. It may be financed through town or county appropriations or by private individuals, or by any of these in combination. Usually the permanently established rest room is located at the town hall or county courthouse since appropriations can be made annually for the maintenance of such rooms from public funds. When financed by private individuals the money is either a bequest or gift, or the money spent for the rest room is considered by the merchants as bringing returns in increased trade. In such cases there is no expense to the women making use of the room and the value of the co-operation of women's organizations lies in their making known the location of the room and thus insuring a more general use of it. Clubs Work With Local Organizations to Establish These Conveniences. FINANCING IS NOT DIFFICULT Furnishings of Well-Equipped Room Should Be Simple, Comfortable and Durable—Members Donate Pieces of Furniture. Rest rooms have been established in more than 200 counties in the United States to meet the needs of country women in town on business. They provide a place where the farm woman has a right, without asking any favors, to the use of facilities for rest and refreshment. They have been established by woman's rural organizations in cooperation with other local organizations, with individuals, and with village, town or county authorities, by business corporations operating private markets, and by individual merchants. Where farm women's organizations have been interested in establishing rest rooms, local farm women's clubs have been able to arouse the necessary community interest in the need for rest rooms to insure their financial support. This has been done through co-operating with other local farm women's clubs, with organizations of women in town, with civic leagues, and with chambers of commerce, and with county agents. SPECIALISTS HELP TO ESTABLISH REST ROOMS. Representatives of the United States department of agriculture are and to give assistance to organizations of women desiring to establish rest rooms. Specialists of the bureau of markets are particularly interested in providing such quarters for women in marketing centers. A recent publication of the bureau of markets, "Rest Rooms for Women in Marketing Centers," discusses the plan and gives specific advice on the various details. Frequently the county home demonstration agent or county agent may be able to aid in the enterprise. Room in Oklahoma. In co-operating with other clubs in establishing a rest room any local farm women's club may take the initiative. A rest room was established in an Oklahoma town through the co-operation of four women's rural clubs. A committee from the club interviewed the business men of the city, but met with little encouragement. They were told that rest rooms had been tried and were a failure, that some of the stores had rest rooms already, but that they were not used by the country people. After three weeks of effort a member of the committee learned of a vacant room in the courthouse that could be used for a rest room if permission were obtained from the county commissioners. Members of the committee and their friends called upon each of the commissioners to request the use of the room and to ask his advice as to how to proceed. As a result the matter was brought formally before the commissioners at their next meeting and the room placed at the disposal of the members of these organizations. How Colorado Women Financed a Rest Room Private solicitation and a county appropriation enabled the establishment of a rest room for country women at Grand Junction, Colorado. The furnishings of the room and the matron's salary were provided by an organization composed of a number of rural women's clubs. One hundred and fifty dollars was appropriated from county funds and a like amount from town funds to pay the cost of the rent and heat of a convenient room, as no quarters were available in any of the public buildings. For furnishing the room contributions were solicited from members of the organization and from the merchants in town. To pay the matron's salary of $25 a month pledge cards were issued, each calling for the payment of 5 cents a month. In two years the demands for other activities in connection with the rest room developed and the monthly expenditure increased from $60 to $160 a month. This additional amount was provided from profits from a restaurant established in connection with the rest room and by subletting space for a woman's exchange. The total receipts from all sources averaged $160 a month, which amount is expended in carrying on the various activities undertaken. The furnishings of a well-equipped rest room should be simple, comfortable and durable. As an example of rest rooms furnished by a group of country women's clubs whose members personally donate pieces of furniture or secure them as gifts from various interested merchants, one may be cited which is provided with rocking chairs, straight chairs, a table with reading material, oil-cloth covered lunch tables, a couch, a crib, and a screen. Free telephone service and electric lights are furnished. Clean sheets and pillow cases may be secured from the ma- Open Daily to 8:30 p. m. DINNER 11:30 to 2 p.m. CAPITAL WASHINGTON.—Washington, in a few central respects, must in these days remind a Civil war veteran of the time when the capital swarmed with the soldiers of the Union. There were certainly never more generals and admirals on the streets in 1861-65 than there are today, writts "Nomad" in the Boston Transcript. Uniforms are a numerous on Connecticut avenue as civilian suits. The atmosphere of the place is military. But the Civil war veteran, suddenly dropped down in Washington now, would not know the city for a war city nevertheless. This drab dress, this intensely neutral cloth, would not represent soldiering to him at all. It would seem to betoken some sort of custodianship at a club or a there are today, writes "Nomad" in the Boston Transcript. Uniforms are numerous on Connecticut avenue as civilian suits. The atmosphere of the place is military. But the Civil war veteran, suddenly dropped down in Washington now, would not know the city for a war city nevertheless. This drab dress, this intensely neutral cloth, would not represent soldiering to him at all. It would seem to betoken some sort of custodianship at a club or a public institution. Not a sword at a man's side—not a gun on a man's shoulder! Gold lace conspicuous by its absence—from soldiers, though to be sure, the admirals are still permitted to wear it. All the people bustling madly about like a lot of bank messengers or parcel boys, intent upon nothing but business. Instead of soldiers bivouacked on vacant lots, as in the Civil war, Washington is full of great barracklike, temporary buildings, mostly made of some kind of stucco, though some are of wood, within which hundreds of women are writing in a whirling fashion on typewriters. Mixed up with these women are men in these drab suits, either superintending or interfering with their operations. This war, so far as the casual visitor at Washington can observe, is being fought by a woman with a typewriter. All the space that was occupied during the Civil war by the war department and all its officers, clerks and servants would scarcely suffice today for one of the numerous bureaus of the department which were entirely undiscovered in 1865. And consider that in 1861-65 the typewriter did not exist, and that every letter, order, memorandum, record and reference was written by hand! Patron of Sand Art Reminds of Other Pictures Patron of Sand Art Reminds of Other Pictures THERE is one woman in this town for whom Michael Angelo lived in vain. You couldn't call it a personal grudge, seeing she had never heard tell of him until another woman happened to say things about his art—and at that, all she did was to claim that no painter ever made better pictures than the ones she saw on the beach at Atlantic City. wilbers There are times when argument is so much language gone to waste, and this seemed to be one of the times, besides: The woman who had backed Angelo knew that the patron of sand art was visioning with memory-eyes, some dabber under the board walk, who was doing fat angels and things to the fall of nickels, while she leaned over the railing with a companion who had kept loving step with her womanhood until they came to a cemetery gate. Then she began to recall just pictures. Here's one: A blue sea billowing into a beach, with two soldiers drawing straight lines on the sand to let the waves know how far they may roll in. His Royal Foolishness, inside the lines, sits in his throne chair to see that the sea obeys his orders, and while he does it the breakers crash in—and in—and in; over the lines, up to the throne chair—as if any Canute that ever lived can hope to own a world that belongs to the people thereof— Here's a better one: A park in Syracuse, with Archimedes on a bench drawing mathematical circles in the sand. You can see that the Roman invader rushing toward him is about to cut him down, and that Archimedes knows it. But there are more important things to be considered. "Don't spoll the circle!" You can hear his warning cry as his blood soaks into the sand, but you know that Archimedes did not die, because he is living now. And will keep on living so long as there is an earth and men on it, with stars above and waters beneath, and— This is the best one of all: Another place of sand—with a white-robed Figure stooping to write a sentence— Changes Wrought in Washington by the War PENNSYLVANIA avenue used to be a stately thoroughfare on which you could promenade nonchalantly from the capitol to the White House, viewing at leisure the massive government buildings, the souvenirs in the curio shops, the marble statuary and the creeping trolleys. It still has the same shooting galleries, and the "rooms for 50 cents," and the hand-painted Martha Washington china plates and the miniature Washington monuments, with thermometers attached, in the shop windows, but Pennsylvania today is an Appian way along which surges constantly a continual stream of elbowing, energetic, endless humanity and vehicles. Potomac park used to be a place where you could ride creeping trolleys. It still has the same old shooting galleries, and the "rooms for 50 cents," and the hand-painted Martha Washington china plates and the miniature Washington monuments, with thermometers attached, in the shop windows, but Pennsylvania today is an Applian way along which surges constantly a continual stream of elbowing, energetic, endless humanity and vehicles. Potomac park used to be a place where you could ride dreamily along in your open barouche on a Sunday afternoon with an occasional nod to a passing cabinet officer or congressman; now it is a North sea, where on a splendid spring Sabbath is mobilized a fleet of allied "joy wagons" that strive constantly for the same privilege of pursuing the even tenor of their way unmolested. If the city of Washington is ever threatened by an unexpected invasion, as was Paris in the early days of the war, the secretary of war has only to commandeer the motorcars in the District of Columbia as Gallienl mobilized the taxicabs of Paris, and he can rush up troops enough from Camp Meade and Camp Meigs and marines from Quantico, Va., to save the day. What She Thought About the Early Spring Hat SHE looked as if she had stepped out of a fashion sheet into the car. Belng a sunshiny day with chill streaks in it, she had combined a fur coat that rippled down to boot tops of gray kid with a hat of glazed gray straw guarded in front by a steel quill cut in the shape of a sword. But you can't always tell what sort of impression you are going to make on the everyday human mind. Two passengers—good-hearted, double-chinned daughters of the people—seated across, considering Madam Fashion Sheet from the viewpoint of wearers of tabby black velvet hats bought last fall to wear until warm springtime—and maybe after. The one who was pony-skinned whispered admiring astonishment, but the other, shape of a sword. But you can't always tell what sort of impression you are going to make on the everyday human mind. Two passengers—good-hearted, double-chinned daughters of the people—seated across, considering Madam Fashion Sheet from the viewpoint of wearers of tabby black velvet hats bought last fall to wear until warm springtime—and maybe after. The one who was pony-skinned whispered admiring astonishment, but the other, coated in a weave that began somewhere in New England as Persian lamb, voiced criticism with a loudness that showed for excellent lungs. "Well, sir, before I'd wear a light straw hat on a cold day like this, with a fur coat like that, I'd stay home. Don't look worried over it, neither." "Well, it's the fashion—an' you gotta follow fashion if you got the spons—everybody does. I think it's kinder stylish, myself. Must be cold to the head, though." "I should say so. You don't hafter wear straw hats before Easter just because the stores put 'em in the wind'rs. A woman with all them clothes oughta sure have some scraps home to make herself a warm hat for weather like this. Before I'd come out in a summer hat like that on a day like this I'd cut off a piece of my coat and make me a turb'n—you can get any shape you want for ten cents." "My gracious, woman, you wouldn't ruin a dandy coat like that, would you? That coat cost money—and look at Daisy Blankers. She had on a white straw hat at the movies the other night." "She's nothin' to go by—the poor coot—only gettin' five a week and wearin' yell'r shoes almost up to her knee j'nts! That woman looks as if she made good money—but all I gotta say is she don't show sense to match." But she did have more to say, only—enough is always enough. # Sundays Until 2:00 p. m. Our Prices Are Always the Lowest Free Delivery to All Parts of the City. & Lunch Room DENVER, COLORADO Short Orders at all Hours --- --- RES. PHONE GALLUP 942 C. E. SMITH, Manager, Res. Phone South 1608 Fruits, Vegetables, Poultry and Game. 303, 4304, 4305 Denver, Colorado ```markdown ``` FRUIT BOWTIE ```markdown ``` Sales Daily at 2 p.m. Office Furniture a Specialty. PRIVATE SALES AT ALL TIMES HAVE MOVED TO 1723-39 GLENARM ST. PHONE MAIN 1675. THE BEST ICE CREAM AND CANDIES AT CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS Phone: 168. 1512 Curtis Street, Denver, Colo. JOSEPH CARTER Express, Moving, and Storage COAL AND WOOD PROMPT DELIVERY. Phone Main 6544. 2415 WASHINGTON STREET. ORIENTAL RESTAURANT Chop Suey, Noodles and Short Orders Phone Champa 113 1848 Arapahoe 乐洋轩 ```markdown ``` Miss M. Cowden Hair Dressing Parlor Shampoo, cutting and curling. Scalp treatment, hair tonics, hair straightening, manicuring. Stage wigs for rent; theatrical use and masquerades. Goods delivered out of the city. All shades of hair matched by sending sample of hair; also combings made up. Cheapest Switches 50 Cents 1223.21st St. Denver, Colo. Phone Champa 3977 Don't Take It For Granted that just because you are in business, everybody is aware of the fact. Your goods may be the finest in the market but they will remain on your shelves unless the people are told about them. ADVERTISE if you want to move your merchandise. Reach the buyers in their homes through the columns of THIS PAPER and on every dollar expended you'll reap a handsome dividend. THE Merchants who advertise in this paper will give you best values for your money. The KITCHEN CABINET The year's at the spring And day's at the morn; Morning's at seven The hillside's dew pearled, The lark's on the wing, The snail's on the thorn, God's in his heaven,— All's right with the world. —Robt. Browning. CONSERVE WHEAT. Who has not wanted, does not guess What plenty is—who has not groped In depths of doubt and hopelessness, Has never truly hoped. —Riley. WHOLESOME BREADS CONTAINING NO WHEAT. Rice and various breakfast cereals The following recipes will be found useful in saving wheat flour, to be used at all meals that are not wheatless. Combination Bread.—Take one cupful of oatmeal, one tablespoonful of salt, two tablespoonfuls of sirup, two cupfuls of boiling water, a are not wheatless. Combination Bread.—Take one cupful of oatmeal, one tablespoonful of salt, two tablespoonfuls of sirup, two cupfuls of boiling water, a tablespoonful of fat, two cakes of yeast dissolved in a half-cupful of lukewarm water; one cupful each of rye, corn flour and entire wheat flour with one three-fourths cupfuls of white flour. Pour the boiling water over the oats, rye and corn flour, then when cool add the other ingredients. Knead well, let rise, mold into loaves, then when double in bulk bake in a moderate oven. This bread saves 60 per cent wheat. Oatmeal Bread.—Scald two cupfuls of oatmeal with two cupfuls of boiling water; add a tablespoonful each of fat and salt, four tablespoonfuls of corn sirup and a cake of yeast dissolved in a half-cupful of warm water; mix and add five cupfuls of wheat flour; knead well, let rise until double its bulk and make into loaves; when light bake in a moderate oven. This makes two loaves. Rye is very scarce and is not now on the substitute list; it may be used as usual with flour if one has a supply, but cannot be purchased as a substitute any longer. Oatmeal Betty.—Take two cupfuls of cooked oatmeal, four apples cut fine, a half cupful of raisins, a half cupful of sugar, a fourth of a teaspoonful of cinnamon; mix and bake one-half hour. Serve hot or cold. Any dried, fresh fruits or ground peanuts may be used in place of the apples. Cornmeal Bread.—Take two and a half cupfuls of skim milk, a table-spoonful of sugar or sirup, two teaspoonfuls of fat, two of salt, one and a third cupfuls of cornmeal, four and two-thirds cupfuls of flour, a cake of yeast dissolved in a half-cupful of warm water. Add the flour gradually after all the other ingredients are well blended and knead well; Let rise, knead again and mold into loaves. When double in bulk, bake in a moderate oven for at least an hour. This makes two loaves. In most homes these days you never see the ordinary wheat bread; everybody enjoys the substitutes so well. I wonder if the sap is stirring yet, If wintery birds are dreaming of a worm, If frozen snowdrops feel as yet the sun. SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT. For the meatless days and meatless meals we like variety and at the same time to keep within the limits of the family purse. # Walnut Sausage. Mix half a cupful of boiled rice, half a cupful of stale bread crumbs and a cupful of ground walnut meats; add one tablespoonful of olive oil, one egg, salt, pepper and sage to taste. Shape in small cakes and cook slightly. Swedish Fish Soup.—Make a stock by cooking the heads, tail, fins and bones of any white fish, in cold water to cover; add a slice each of onion, carrot, a bay leaf and a few peppercorns. Cook slowly for one hour, then strain and thicken with two tablespoonfuls of flour and butter cooked together using one quart of the stock, with salt and pepper to taste; add a pint of milk just before serving. Chicken and Chestnut Salad.—Mix half a cupful of diced chicken with half a cupful each of celery cut fine and chestnuts cooked and cut in slices. Add two tablespoonfuls of finely chopped green peppers, salt, paprika, and a dash of red pepper. Marinate with French dressing and serve with mayonnaise dressing. Nut and Cheese Roast.—Cook two tablespoonfuls of chopped onion in one tablespoonful of grated cheese; a cupful of nutmeats and a cupful of soft bread crumbs moistened with a little water from the pan in which the onion was browned; season with salt, pepper and the juice of half a lemon. Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake until brown. Chicken Pie.—Cook a four-pound chicken until tender, after disjointing it; put into a deep-baking dish, with a small whole onion finely chopped; thicken five cupfuls of the chicken broth with three tablespoonfuls each of flour and butter cooked together. Cover with a rich crust, leaving plenty of vent for the steam to escape while cooking. A short time before the pie is served pour into it a half-cupful or more of sweet cream, or lacking that, best an egg into a half-cupful of milk to add richness to the gravy. Who has not wanted, does not guess What plenty is—who has not groped In depths of doubt and hopelessness, Has never truly hoped. —Riley. WHOLESOME BREADS CONTAIN- ING NO WHEAT. Rice and various breakfast cereals may be used in griddle cakes and gems, thus taking the place of flour and making a most appetizing and nutritious bread. M Oat Crackers. Take two cupfuls of rolled oats, a fourth of a cupful each of molasses and milk, $1 \frac{1}{2}$ tablespoonfuls of fat, a fourth of a teaspoonful of soda and a teaspoonful of salt; mix well and roll out in a sheet, then cut in squares. Bake for 20 minutes in a moderate oven. This makes three dozen crackers. Cornmeal mush cooked a long time then molded can be sliced and fried for breakfast. The addition of chopped nuts, cheese or finely minced meat of various kinds may be used in the mush. Baked Oatmeal and Nuts—Take two cupfuls of cooked oatmeal, a cupful of crushed peanuts, a half cupful of milk, a teaspoonful of vinegar, a fourth of a teaspoonful of pepper and $2\frac{1}{2}$ teaspoonfuls of salt; mix together and bake in a greased pan for 15 minutes. This serves five people. Cornmeal Patties—Scald a pint of cornmeal with a cupful of boiling water, rub in a tablespoonful each of vegetable oil or a teaspoonful of fat and salt, two beaten eggs and a half cupful of skimmed milk. Drop from a spoon on greased tins. Bake until brown, serve hot. Nice with gravy to take the place of Yorkshire pudding. Corn flour used as any other flour with egg and milk, makes fine griddle cakes. If you were busy being kind Before you knew it you would find You'd soon forget to think 'twas true That some one was wrong —Bebecca Forsman. GOOD MEAT SUBSTITUTES. The following are well-tried recipes gathered from many sources, which will be found worth while: Pecan Loaf. Three cupfuls of boiled rice, one cupful each of cracker crumbs and chopped pecans, one-half cupful of Pecan Loaf. Three cupfuls of boiled rice, one cupful each of cracker crumbs and chopped pecans, one-half cupful of skim milk, the yolks of three eggs, grated onion, pepper and salt for seasoning. Mold in a small loaf and bake. Tomato Nut Loaf.—Take one cupful each of chopped nut-meat, cooked rice and tomato pulp, one egg, $1 \frac{1}{2}$ teaspoonfuls of salt, a half teaspoonful of pepper and a teaspoonful of chopped onion. Mix the ingredients, adding celery salt, or sage if desired. Shape into a loaf and bake 30 minutes. Gnocchi—Into one-fourth cupful of vegetable fat stir one-fourth cupful each of cornmeal and cornstarch, add a half teaspoonful of salt, and gradually two cupfuls of scalded milk, stir constantly. Cook for three minutes, then cool slightly and add the well-beaten yolks of two eggs and one-fourth of a cupful of grated cheese. Then add the whites of two eggs beaten stiff. Put into a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with one-half cupful of grated cheese over the top. Bake carefully in a hot oven for 30 minutes. Fish Loaf—Take one cupful each of salmon, bread crumbs and hot milk, a half teaspoonful of salt, an eighth of a teaspoonful of pepper and two eggs. Rub the fish fine with a potato masher, add the milk to the crumbs and melted fat, and seasonings, then combine with the fish. Add the well-beaten eggs, put in a greased baking dish and bake or steam. Serve with a white sauce with the salmon liquor added to it if liked. Tomato sauce is also good served with this loaf. Peas in a sauce poured around the loaf are an addition which will add to the food value of the dish. Nessie Maxwell Placing Oysters In Salt Lake. Plans have been made to begin the propagation of oysters in Bear River bay, Salt lake, Utah, this spring. Experiments and scientific study of conditions have indicated, to the satisfaction of the state fish and game commissioner, that the enterprise is a thoroughly feasible one. Analysis has shown that the percentage of salt in the water is practically the same as in ocean oyster beds. She Sat Apart. We were talking across the aisle Presently the girl who sat alone leaned over and said: "You and the lady take this seat. I'm not together."—Chicago Tribune. Tipped Off. Mrs. Gnaggs—"If I had known what a fool you were I never should have married you." Mr. Gnaggs — "You might have guessed it when I proposed to you."—Judge. EXISTS ONLY IN MEMORY Do You Know That- "Little Red Schoolhouse" Is Now One of the Things That Belong to the Past. "The little red schoolhouse" was a rallying cry in more than one national political campaign of recent years, and a government bulletin issued a week or so ago had a long article about the insanitary conditions of "the little red schoolhouse." We are warned to preserve intact "the little red schoolhouse," to clean up and scrub out and paint "the little red schoolhouse," and so on. The COLORADO STATESMAN And, notwithstanding all this propaganda about it, who in this part of the country has ever seen or knows of the existence of a "red schoolhouse," little or big, unless it be one of red brick? The phrase is intended to embrace schoolhouses in the country districts; but there is hardly a red country schoolhouse in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, or any western state. Most of the buildings are white, some are of no color at all, except a weatherbeaten silver gray, and there are a few log schoolhouses, and maybe somewhere there is a red one. IS PREPARED TO DO ALL KINDS OF Possibly there are a few scattering red schoolhouses in the country districts of New England and the East. That is where the phrase "little red schoolhouse" originated. With true Yankee thrift they painted them red, just as they painted their barns, red, because red was the cheapest kind of paint. The country boys and girls of a century ago and later were taught in little red schoolhouses, and the phrase "little red schoolhouse" crept into print and the oratory of the hustings. To say that a man was graduated from the little red schoolhouse meant that he was a self-made man who began at the grassroots. JOB PRINTING Commercial, Fraternal, Church, Book and Stationery Jobs A SPECIALTY To speak or write of the preservation of the little red schoolhouse meant a reference to those homely virtues and simple tastes of the country, free and unhampered by oppression of either church or state. And the slogan, "little red schoolhouse," has come down to us and is a part of the language, long after the little red schoolhouse has disappeared. KEEP ON COLLECTING HEADS In Spite of Strenuous Efforts to Wipe Out Barbarous Custom, It Continues in Existence. Ball and Concert Programs, Bill and Letter Heads, Calling Cards, Wedding Cards, Envelopes and Everything in the Printing Line Turned Out in the Neatest and Best Style Promptly on Short Notice. The head-hunting Igorotes of Luzon, whom Uncle Sam has almost broken of this bad habit, are not the only savages in the world who delight in collecting specimens of the heads of their enemies. The head-hunters of the great Island of Borneo are so given to the practice that, so far, nothing has been able to make them give it up, and villages will make war on each other for the express purpose of getting heads with which to decorate their houses. In Java and Sumatrn, also, there are tribes of head-hunters, who carry on their savage warfare continually, fighting more for the sake of taking heads than for any other reason. In the little-known regions of eastern Peru and Ecuador there exists a race of Indians who kill their enemies with poisoned darts shot out of blowguns, and these also are head-hunters. They not only cut off the head of a fallen enemy as a trophy, but they cure it by a secret process after removing the bones, and it shrinks until it is not larger than a doubled-up fist. We Have Supplied Our Office with New Job Press & Type of Up-to-Date Style and Our Work Will Be on a Par with the Very Best. The Peruvian and Ecuadorian governments have forbidden the sale of these heads, in which the Indians used to do a considerable business with strangers, and have made laws against head-hunting, but the wild Indians with the blow-guns and poisoned darts do not care much about laws, and still pursue their revolting practice. Give Us a Trial and We Will Give You Satisfaction Precious Library. Mr. G. M. Bowman of Logie, Fife, Scotland, proprietor of the entailed North Fife estate of Logie, who recently died, possessed a library under a most particular injunction for its preservation. It consists of many valuable editions of the classics and a valuable collection of engravings, and under the entail the heir is prohibited from lending the books, but is bound to keep a suitable room for the library in his house, and to allow free access to it to the neighboring gentlemen there to read and study. He is also bound to have a basin with water and a towel that the books may not be soiled with unclean hands, and women and children are expressly prohibited from having access to the library. Prices as Reasonable as Those of Any Job Office in Denver Czar's Strenuous Life. Although the czar of Russia is not like the kings of Italy and Belgium, in the fighting line, he is leading as strenuous and useful a life as either of them. For a year he has been living in a small house, from which he and his staff direct the movements of his vast armies. He lives almost as simply as the meanest of his soldiers, rises at six o'clock every morning, and works, with intervals only for his meals and an occasional walk or motor ride, often until the small hours of the morning. He seldom gets more than four hours' sleep, and declares he was never more fit or happy in his life. What Fire Costs. The value of property lost by fire in the United States in the last two years overshadows the cost of the Panama canal. It exceeds the total cost of maintaining the army and navy for the same period. And the $200,000,000 property loss is only half of the story. There was $200,000,000 more spent for maintaining fire-fighting equipment. LOYALTY IS OUR FIRST DUTY An Address Before Optimist Club of Denver. By HON. C. W. WATERMAN. The following are excerpts from an address delivered before the Optimist Club of Denver, the other day by Hon. C. W. Waterman, members of the G. A. R. being honored guests at the dinner. The loyalty expressed by the speaker, the applause which greeted his patriotic utterances, and the way he struck home on matters of so much interest to every true American, makes this abbreviated address of interest to every man, woman and child in Colorado. In part Mr. Waterman said: "The President of the United States, I am glad to say, has finally set out upon the open sea of defiance with all sails set, and by the Eternal, the American people are going to stand by him. The American people are beginning to climb to the crest where glorious France and mighty England stand. American soldiers are mounting to heights never before trod by free man. America has finally started upon the way to Belgium's tomb, and the way to Belgium's resurrection lies straight through Berlin, and we'll go the route if it takes every American dollar and every American life. "I want to say to you, gentlemen, that wise transcendent statesmanship is the need of this hour, and will be the crying necessity of the future. Prophetic vision must clearly see, and reason open up the way to reconstruct the nations of the earth upon the secure foundation of a lasting peace, and when peace comes the readjustment of our internal affairs will demand the wisest and the mightiest men of the republic to fashion and to direct the course of our government's activities. All Are United. "Questions which have heretofore divided us have either been settled or been obscured by the clouds of war. New questions will be rapidly thrust upon us, imperatively demanding quick solution, questions involving all the functions and policies of government, aye, perhaps the very integrity of the government itself. These questions must be fearlessly met, not in a spirit of compromise, but with a resolute determination to know the truth. The course of action must be tested by the compass of reason, and where reason and truth point there lies the way to the people's security. All Must Be Heard. "Every American citizen with a message must be heard; every citizen must shake the mud of politics off his feet and climb to the sanctuary of statesmanship; every official of the government must serve his master, the people; he cannot serve them and do the bidding of caste or class or avarice or selfish ambition. He must move within the sphere of honest, altruistic effort; he must drink of the clear waters of love and of sympathy and of justice. Universal Training Beneficial. "Universal military training will provide a physical training and an intellectual training. It will bring about an adaptation of the individual to some particular department of work so that he will be of service to his government and to himself; it will provide an education that will fit young men to meet and cope with their fellow-men and cope them to take up the trials of life and of the world and to meet them fearlessly and well. "You have seen pictures, I presume, of young men who have been taken into the service in the last year, men bent over, doubled up, cheets unexpanded, uncutch, unkempt, and after three months only of training what do we find? We find a man as straight as an arrow, a man who knows what discipline is, a man who has been taught to know and to obey; a man who has come to know that he owes allegiance to his government which gives him life and protection. That is what you get. Must Be Other Training "Coupled with universal military training there should be manual and educational training for the several months in each year during which they are in service, thus fitting these young men by selection for the work for which they are best adapted. You know that the great majority of young men twenty-one years of age in this country today are utterly incapable of entering upon any business career of any kind of character. They have not been trained for it, and there is not, ordinarily, anything behind them that prods them on to get their daily bread. We have been too rich; incentive has been lost. "What are these cantonments, erected at the expense of millions of dollars, to be used for after this war is over? What is going to become of them? I will tell you what ought to become of them. They ought to be better equipped; there ought to be more money put into them; they ought to be fixed up and appointed in such a way that the young men of this country can be called into those cantonments, and at the expense of the government fitted and trained for both military and civil life, because if we get an inconclusive peace out of this situation which is now pending, God knows that somebody after our time will have over again this fight that we have today, and we might as well be- gin to get ready now, by this sort of discipline and universal military training. Must Help Helpless. "There is another proposition. It is coming. What are you going to do when this war is over? It cannot last always. What are you going to do with these millions of men, many of them wounded and helpless, when they come back to this country to be taken care of? You haven't the unbounded West that you had after the Civil war. The government must have foresight enough to prepare to meet that situation. If we don't, we will be threatened with Bolshevikism and the whole train of socialistic evils which they have in Russia. Those men are going to be entitled to be cared for, to be protected, and to be put upon the highway of success, and it is the duty of the government of the United States to take care of them. No One Wants Charity. "Charity is abhorrent to human nature. Men need opportunity, and if they can't create it themselves, let us create it for them. Some one must make it, and I want to say to you, gentlemen, that the American people have got to wake up to the fact that those who are unfortunate in one way or another must have the way made easy for them to make a living. Now, when these soldiers come back what are we going to do with them? There are 35,000,000 men in arms in the world today. What is to be done? Demobilize them in the inverse order of their mobilization. Take these helpless men and train them for some occupation where they can take care of themselves. Take those who come back with all ties broken, family relations gone, hope itself almost blasted; those men must be trained in those cantonments and places found for them so that they can take care of themselves. Reduce the Land Holdings. "This great big western country must be split up. The government must in some way make it possible to divide the large holdings of land into small farms and make it possible for these men, and men of the overcrowded cities, to return to agricultural pursuits and to borrow money from the government for long periods of time and at low rates of interest, so they can build for themselves, support themselves and their families and aid the country. "It does not make any difference whether it is the German language or the Italian language or the Russian language, it must go out of the public schools. You know that when God Almighty wanted to break up the whole system of society in ancient times He confused their language, and broke it up, and He scattered all the people over the face of the earth and the place was called Babel. Now, let us take the inverse order and build up the American people. There is nothing on earth that creates that unity of purpose, that persistent driving force of patriotism, like a universal, single language, and there is no language on earth so pure and simple and beautiful as the English language. Loyalty, Loyalty, Just Loyalty. "Let us have unlimited loyalty! Let that be our text! Loyalty to the government of the United States, because if that goes down there is nothing left. Let us have enthusiastic support of the President of the United States and the government of the United States. Let us stand for a vigorous prosecution of this war to a conclusion which shall secure to us and to our posterity a lasting peace, founded upon a righteous and final triumph of our arms, because the Kaiser conspired against our government; because he violated every tenet of human civilization; because he has broken every pledge of international relationship; because he has insulted and deceived us; because he ruthlessly, and without cause or excuse, slaughtered Belgium, because he sought to parcel out our territory; and because he murdered our women and our children. "And so, gentlemen, while we stand in the presence of the dead patriots of England and France, I commend for our guidance, for our inspiration and for the exalting genius of our purpose, those living words uttered by Abraham Lincoln when he poured out his great soul amidst the soldiers dead, at Gettysburg: "It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us; that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to the cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion." Peace for Posterity. "Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic, may you live to see the Star Spangled Banner waving over the palace at Potsdam. You have seen it wave at Appomatox, and by the Eternal the younger men of the country, following in your footsteps, will carry it to victory sooner or later. You preserved it to us, the American people of today will preserve it to posterity. It is the harbinger of free government, and of civilization, and will remain so throughout time." HOOVER ASKS STATE TO GIVE HER WHEAT TO ARMY AND NAVY Colorado has been called upon by State Food Administrator Thomas B. Stearns to tighten its belt and send all of its excess wheat to American soldiers and sailors. This latest wheat order emanating from Herbert Hoover asks that every public concern and individual report to the nearest county food administrator any flour on hand in excess to a month's supply before May 1. A month's supply is estimated on the basis of six pounds a month for each person. In Colorado there are approximately 1,000,000 people and each one, under the law, is allowed six pounds of wheat a month. This makes the monthly consumption of wheat between now and the harvest amount to 24,000,000 pounds—24,000,000 that Colorado can, if she will, send to the fighting line of France. "We are counting on the splendid spirit of Coloradoans to make it unnecessary for the government thru this Food Administration to commander the stored and hoarded wheat." Food Administrator Stearns declared emphatically, "but America's fighters must have wheat and America's allies must be fed during these hours of their great need, and if Colorado should disappoint us and refuse to relinquish her excess store willingly we will have to take it from her." The Food Administration is making arrangements for a storehouse in which the flour will be cared for until it can be loaded onto cars and sent direct to some designated point. Farmers may turn over their supply to the nearest mill and elevator and definite points are being named by county administrators at which individuals can turn over their wheat supply. Be a Potatriot April 21-27. Eat potatoes and save wheat. The potato is a good soldier. Eat it, uniform and all. The potato is a native American Enlist it to fight against the Kalser. COLORADO BAKERS SEEK FOR WHEATLESS FORMULA COLORADO BAKERS SEEK FOR WHEATLESS FORMULA Loyal bakers in Colorado have been spending their leisure time of late plumbing the mysteries of absolutely wheatless bread. Wheat flour, in the past, has always been used as the binding ingredient in bread, and with it eliminated, bakers have been hard pressed to find an adequate substitute. Various excellent samples of wheatless bread has been submitted to W. F. Pritts, head of the baker's division of the Food Administration, and it is expected that a practical formula will be discovered within a very short time. The necessity for a wheatless bread faced the bakers of the state when a large number of its leading hotels volunteered to refuse to serve wheat products of any kind until after the wheat harvest. STATE BEAN GROWERS TO INCREASE ACREAGE Reassured by the rapidly increasing demand and an enlarging market, Colorado pinto bean growers have been quick to seize the opportunity thus offered and seed orders have been deluging the office of the Bean Division of the Colorado Food Administration. "Estimated on the number of seed orders we have been filling," said O. H. Liebers, head of the bean division, "Colorado's bean acreage in 1918 will undoubtedly surpass last year's by a large margin." Reports from the East state that pintos have come into high favor and that housewives are demanding Colorado beans as never before. Poultry Ban Lifted Poultry Ban Lifted The Gods of Chickens turned their heads away when the United States Food Administration changed its mind and lifted the ban against the killing of poultry a week sooner than had been contemplated. According to the ruling made in mid-winter, freshly killed hens could not be sold between February 23 and April 30. The amended ruling made the sale of hens and young poultry legal from midnight of April 19. Weather conditions which brought about an early laying and hatching period are given as the reason for the change in ruling. In lifting the restrictions, the Food Administration appeals to the farmers not to begin rushing their hens to market, but to send them gradually and thus prevent flooding the market which will result in a heavy spoilage. MISS STONE TO GIVE CONSERVATION RECIPES. The best and most patriotic methods of food preparation are among the problems which vex Colorado housewives these warish times. Because the Colorado Food Administration realized that the practical application of food saving was the difficult task facing the women of the state, it has secured the services of Miss Sarah Stone, who will answer any question on household and food management. Address letters to Miss Stone, 504 Interstate Trust Building, Denver. When asked where ma was yester day dad said, "somewhere at the movies."—Florida Times Union. Lines to Be Remembered. Lines to Be Remembered. Make the best of what is in our power, and take the rest as it occurs.—Epicetus. The Best Way. When argument meets ignorance it might as well turn back.—Los Angeler Express. Optimistic Thought. Remembrance is the only paradis out of which we cannot be driven. Child Died of Old Age. About two years ago a boy of seven died at Zurich of old age. His case was exceptionally unique, for he was the youngest member of a family who had won local repute as athletes. The oldest brother was a first-class boxer, while the younger had won many prizes on the sports ground. Doctors from all parts of Europe flocked to Zurich to try to diagnose the boy's malady and effect a successful cure, but in vain. Stained Glass. In making stained glass windows, every bit of the work is done by hand, and it is amazing to realize how many times each piece of glass must be handled. An operator tells of counting up one day and finding that no less than 12 times were necessary. All the lead work is done by hand, too, even the opening of the little slots into which the glass is fastened. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS' ANNUAL MEETING Denver, Colorado, April 6, 1918. To the Stockholders of the Western Loan and Investment Association: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Western Loan and Investment Association will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 1918, at the hour of 8 o'clock p.m. of said day, at room 25. Western Newspaper Union building, 1824 Curtis Street building, of the stockholders of the election of officers and directors of said association and for the transaction of any and all other business which may properly come before said Association. JOSSEH D. R. DRIVER, Vice President, J. R. CONTEE, Secretary. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1917 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. THE CAPITAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF COLORADO, DENVER, COLO. Assets $2,486,865.83 Liabilities 2,225,984.32 Capital 100,000.00 Surplus 160,881.51 STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28TH, 1919. Office of Commission of Insurance, It is hereby certified that THE CAPITOL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF COLORADO, a corporation organized under the laws of Colorado, whose principal office is located at the airport of the city, attaches its interests of the laws of this State applicable to said company, and the company is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in the State of Colorado. Articles of Incorporation, within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in the hundred and nineteen. In testimony whereof, I. C. W. Fairchild, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have hereunto seal the office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, A. D. 1918. (Seal) C. W. FAIRCHILD, Commissioner of Insurance. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department, SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1917 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. NATIONAL SCHOOL COMPANY, NEW YORK, N. Y. Assets $14,099,864.54 Liabilities 5,670,779.39 Capital 4,000,000.00 Bondage 4,429,085.15 STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department, CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRU- RY 28TH, 1919. Office of Commissioner of Insurance. It is hereby certified, that the National Surety Company organizes under the laws of New York, whose principal office is located at New York, has complied with the requirements of the laws of this State applicable to the insurance business, and is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accordance with its Charter or Articles of Incorporation, within the State of Colorado subject to the laws of the State of Colorado, in the last day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and nineteen. In testimonies whereof, I. C. W. Fairchild, the Secretary of Insurance of the State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, A. W. Fairchild, (Seal) C. W. FAIRCHILD, Commissioner of Insurance. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT FOR 1917 AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. THE UNION HEALTH AND ACCIDENT COMPANY, DENVER, COLO. Assets ..... $170,140.57 Liabilities ..... 13,411.64 Capital ..... 100,000.00 Surplus ..... 56,728.93 STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28TH, 1919. Office of Commissioner of Insurance. It is hereby certified, that The Union Health and Accident Company, a corporation organized under the laws of Colorado, whose office is located at Delivery has complied with the requirements of the laws of this State applicable to said company, and the company is hereby authorized to transact business as an Agent in the Incorporation with its Charter or Articles of Incorporation, within the State of Colorado, subject to the provisions and requirements of the law, until the last day of February, in nine hundred and nineteen. In testimony whereof, I. C. W. Fairchild, Commissioner of Insurance of the City of Denver, did have to set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, this first day of March, A. D. 1918. (Seal) C.W. W. 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No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25 cents for a full size box. If you wish to be an agent, send $1 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work at once; also agent's terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. GREENSBORO, N. C. BOX 812 AMES THE B.L.JAMES THE B.L. JAMES M. & M. CO. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS. PAINTING, GRAINING, GLAZING, PAPER HANGING, DECORATING AND HARD WOOD FINISHING. WALL PAPER 1517-23 ARAPAHOE ST DENVER ARTISTS MATERIALS FRANK S. REED, Licensed Embalmer and Director Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phone Main 3737. 1855 Champa St. Denver, Golo A I . ---